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Showdown 2/10/24

(EAW intro plays)  

(Showdown opens up with a recap of everything that happened in King of Elite from Showdown’s side. Miku Sakai ends up defeating KASAI. Showdown’s Candice Blair fails in capturing the Specialists Championship against Bea Valentine. Terry Chambers returns and he signs with Showdown! Veena Adams retains the National Elite Championship against Ashlynn Quinn. Caroline is able to succeed and win against Madison Kaline and Raven Roberts. Showdown’s Solomon Stane fails against Dr. Bethany Blue. Minerva retains the Universal Women’s Championship against Showdown’s Usagi Senshi. Showdown’s ARIA is unsuccessful alongside Harper Lee against Jamie O’Hara and Cameron Ella Ava. Jon Kelton defeats Scott Diamond and Daryl Kinkade to get a N1C at the Answers World Championship. And finally, Chef Viz is able to defeat Adam Lucas and become the new Answers World Champion.)

(The recap ends, and it is replaced with the song “Brick Wall” by a Day to Remember, as the camera pans around the inside of Stadium Maradi in Maradi, Niger. Blue fireworks are shooting out of the stage and the Showdown crowd can be seen cheering in excitement. The camera ends up panning over to the commentary table with Deadprez, Eve and Gavin Kirkland as the commentators.)

Eve: Welcome everybody…TO SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN!!! WE ARE COMING OFF KING OF ELITE, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY TWIST AND TURNS, CHAMPIONSHIPS HAVE BEEN RETAINED, DRAMA WAS AT ALL TIME HIGH! BUT WE ARE NOW IN THE ROAD TO REASONABLE DOUBT WITH AN EXCITING EPISODE OF SHOWDOWN TONIGHT!

Deadprez: We have a lot of fresh new faces, we see Hardcore Luna go up against Jane Chrissty, Daniella Atlas squaring off against Delilah Rose, as well as KASAI fighting against Jade Phoenix!

Eve: We also see a triple threat between Mattias Burke, Damien Kutcher and Kirk Redwood for a number one contendership at the National Elite Championship, and on the main event, we see Daryl Kinkade squaring off against Miku Sakai!

Gavin Kirkland: SHUT UP EVERYBODY, WE START OFF WITH THE NEW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION, CHEF VIZ! LET’S GET RIGHT TO IT! :blessed: 

(The cameras quickly turned towards the ring now as the crowd waited in anticipation for what would happen next before all of the sudden, the lights completely turned off and everyone looked around in a very confused manner wondering what was going on, there was noise of various things moving around at ringside, something being set up before out of nowhere, flames suddenly rose up all over the area, as well as in the ring, the sounds of utensils being clinked against each other, and knives being sharpened, before out of nowhere…)

(“shut the fuck up talking to me” By Zack Fox and the crowd starts going wild, the lights all come back on and it is clear to see that at ringside it is various chefs with their own portable stoves cooking and making a feast for everybody there in the crowd, the Maradi crowd rejoice and enjoy the feast being thrown towards them before finally, the man himself Chef Viz comes out to an incredibly loud reaction full of cheers, being accompanied as well by Dr Angelo D’Angelo right by his side, hyping him up and getting him ready as Chef Viz stands in the middle of the entrance ramp and shows the Answers World Championship wrapped around his waist and holding up his apron as he nods his head slowly hearing the reaction from the crowd.)

Gavin Kirkland: THAT IS MY ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION RIGHT THERE! THAT IS THE MAN WHO STOPPED ADAM LUCAS’ REIGN OF TERROR TO BRING BACK PRESTIGE TO THAT BELT! HE IS THE ONE TO ADMIRE, HE IS THE ONE WHO DESERVES THE PRAISE, HE IS MY GODDAMN CHEF, CHEF VIZ! 🗣️🗣️🗣️

Deadprez: Alright, you are bouncing on it, calm down now.

Eve: Yeah, Gavin takes it too far as always but there is a lot of excitement right now in the air for Chef Viz! Because last week he ended up pulling off an incredible feat and he was able to defeat Adam Lucas to become the NEW Answers World Champion! A lot of people were confident on it considering Chef Viz is a multi time world champion himself but the match was incredible in every way possible no matter what people thought of the two competitors heading into it, Adam Lucas brought a great fight to Chef Viz but the Chef was the one who ended up standing tall and succeeding! So now we will end up hearing a speech from him and hear his thoughts about the new reign he will embark on.

(Chef Viz and Dr Angelo took in the energy of the crowd, walking down in a very confident manner and Viz showing a bright smile, the two of them walked up the steel steps and the doctor lowered the ropes down for him, as Chef Viz entered, slowly took off his championship and then he rushed forward, raising his championship high up in the air and the crowd cheering loudly in response.)

(He slowly put the championship on his shoulder and slowly stretched his hand out as Dr Angelo D’Angelo put a microphone on his hand and the music died down, the doctor with his own microphone stepped up first, clearing his throat and then raising his voice.)

Dr Angelo D’Angelo: My brothers and sisters from Maradi, Niger, Africa! The drought over the land has stopped, the natural disasters have ceased to exist, the vanilla ice bitch that was holding one of the most prized positions in this whole industry has been dethroned, because the man once again back in the top of the mountain, the man of many names, the man of many recipes, rise up and cheer to your heart’s content, raise your voice as loud as you can for your NEW… ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION, THE PROPHET, BIG VIZ, VIZZY, CHEEEEFFFF VIIIIIZZZZZZZ!

(The crowd comes unglued once more as the doctor announces Chef Viz, he twirls around his microphone for a moment before he looks around at all the cooks gathered at ringside and slowly speaks up.)

Chef Viz: Men.

Cooks: YES CHEF!

Chef Viz: Dinner is served.

(Cheers rang out for a third time, Chef Viz basically having the crowd right at the palm of his hands as he adjusted the championship and then he continued talking.)

Chef Viz: I would love to just stand in the middle of this ring and confidently claim that this result was expected by all of the people watching King of Elite, that Chef Viz would end up proclaiming for what is basically another ring that can’t fit his fingers because of all the other rings he has, another championship to hang up on the already filled trophy room, but before doing the usual, I do want to give some praise to Adam Lucas, despite his efforts, despite his “fighting spirit” and the drive that he had to take down the inescapable force in the shape of Big Viz, he did well, he brought a fight that I never expected he would be able to bring to me, and he shut me up in a few places, I would even like to say in a very uncharacteristic manner of mine that he got some more of my respect, he was a great champion and he proved that kind of thing when he went against me, I will even put my ego aside and say, he climbed up in that list of the white people I like, sorry big LC, but you are out, you earned yourself that top 6th spot, Adam! Although you just fall a bit short from overtaking Bethany, she stuck in the top five for a while, and the two of you don’t even have the chance of taking the spot of Tony Hawk, that’s the greatest white boy of a generation for a reason.

Cooks: YES CHEF!

Chef Viz: But putting aside all of that praising stuff, let’s get to the meat of the bone, let’s get to what really matters, let’s get to talking about this skilled, charismatic, strong, fast, talented, handsome, well endowed, and incredibly capable Chef! Hiss and bite like Megan and I make those motherfuckers jump back in horror, anaconda bigger than both Drake’s and I ain’t talking Armstrong! That is the man who deserves the championship on his shoulder, the 10 pounds of gold shining brightly in front of all of your faces! That is me, that is Chef Viz!

Cooks: YES CHEF!

Chef Viz: Now I would like to proclaim that the journey to get here was tough, and that I had to fight my way to get back to the top but it was more of delaying the inevitable more than anything, it was more of an annoying vacation trip where some things bothered you or ruined your day but you eventually got to that destination, dealing with Kennedy, dealing with frauds like Cy or Scott, getting in my filler arc with Territorial Invasion, followed up by the warm up arc against you know who, sonning SOSA yet again, giving you that small hope to the doubters that I didn’t have it in me anymore after what happened at Road to Redemption- Kiss to the Head, it was over just as it began, because Viz came back on top once more, Chef Viz achieved World Champion status just like the other times, and the feeling of it never changes no matter what, but sadly, just as I came forward promising to turn things around and bring you another amazing championship reign by the god given hands of mine, but there is one little tiny problem that all of you should expect to reer its ugly head when it doesn’t need to-

(And in perfect timing, ‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones plays on the speakers and Chef Viz nods his head in a told you so manner, Jon Kelton slowly walked out to the entrance, being welcomed by loud boos, he barely got affected by the reaction he received and he shrugged his shoulders, he rolled his wrist and then he began speaking into his microphone once his music died down.)

Jon Kelton: Quiet.

(The crowd continues to boo either way as Chef Viz extends her arms and tries his best to calm down the roaring crowd as he speaks into the microphone once again.)

Chef Viz: Well if it isn’t the definition of bitch made incarnate, wannabe Devil all days except Sunday’s when he is praying to God to find an answer on who the fuck he actually needs to be, Jon Kelton himself! How are you doing, buddy? You want to join in on the fun right here? We got plenty of food to feed a whole village!

Jon Kelton: No, no, I am good, whatever you are trying to do right now is cute but you and me? We have a date at Reasonable Doubt, I don’t want to drone on right now so I will keep my message short. Continue to mock me for all of my failures, continue to try and spin a narrative that has no sense to it in every way. I am once again with the opportunity to reclaim another title, I am the one with all of the cards in the deck, even though it came from a consolation prize match, a world title shot is a world title shot either way. You can enjoy your feasting all you want this week, because next week? It is when hell starts for you, Viz.

(‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones picks up once again as Jon Kelton turns around and then walks away back into backstage after threatening Chef Viz like that, Viz and Dr Angelo D’Angelo look at each other with un-worried but focused expressions as Showdown faded away from ringside and went to commercials.)

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING IS THE OPENING CONTEST OF SATURDAY SHOWDOWN AND IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SET FOR ONE FALL!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(‘I’m Still Standing’ by Elton John begins to play over the speakers as Jane Chrissty enters the arena to a chorus of cheers. Chrissty takes a moment to soak in the crowd and take a deep breathe as Gina’s introduction can be heard.)

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST….HAILING FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA…WEIGHING IN AT 103 POUNDS….SHE IS “THE DAMAGED SOUL”…..JAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNEEEEE CCCCCCHHHHHHRRRRIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSTTTYYYYY!!!!!

(The roar of the crowd continues as Jane marches towards the ring with focus in her eyes. Atlas enters the ring and strikes one final pose as ‘I’m Still Standing’ is replaced by opening lines of  ‘Stripped’ by Rammstein playing over the speakers.)

(As the music picks up, Hardcore Luna enters the arena with a menacing stare. She takes a moment to look over the crowd as she gets a mixed reaction. )

Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT….HAILING FROM ISLA MUJERES, MEXICO …WEIGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS….SHE IS “THE HARDCORE PRINCESS” …..HAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRDDDDDCOOOOOOOREEEEE LUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNAAAAAAA!!!!!

(Luna storms towards the ring, slowly walking to the ring, barely acknowledging anyone. She enters the ring and stares down Jane, the referee does one final check of both competitors before signaling for the bell.)

(DING DING DING)

Eve: And here we go with another edition of Showdown! Both of these women are not rushing into this one right away… Jane and Luna both circling, looking for some semblance of opportunity…

Deadprez: Luna extending the hand to Jane Chrissty… and Chrissty accepts… great sportsmanship early on from both women. 

Gavin Kirkland: FINALLY! Both women tying up, jockeying for position… headlock from Luna… off the ropes, shoved away by Chrissty… Luna off the opposite ropes… shoulder block from Luna, knocking down Jane with force… and Chrissty retreats to the corner before pulling herself up.

Deadprez: Slow start to this one from both of these women but you have to know that this one is going to pick up with both of these spark plugs!

Eve: It has certainly been a feeling-out process early on… but I don’t think it’ll be that long because both of these women are looking to put the Women’s Division on notice! 

Gavin Kirkland: Another lock-up between these two women but this time it looks like Luna is looking to power the, surprisingly, smaller competitor into the corner… the referee trying to break it up… but Luna delivers a vicious forearm to the face… pulling Jane out into the center of the ring… 

Eve: OH MY!? Chrissty breaks the hold and delivers a jumping knee strike to the face of Luna… followed up with another as Luna was falling forward! That’ll crack your jaw really quickly! 

Deadprez: A shot like that shows that Jane is on her game and looking to avenge that loss in her last outing. Luna looks dazed but is smart enough to create some distance but distance isn’t in Jane’s vocabulary, she’s right on top of Luna, trying to keep up the momentum… sending “The Diva of Violence” into the corner… 

Gavin Kirkland: Forearm smash, and another… Luna shoves Chrissty off but Jane comes back in with a back elb– NO! Luna moved out of the way… GAMANGIRI! An elevated shin kick to the dome! You guys talked about cracking jaws, Luna might have just ruptured Jane’s eardrum with that kick to the side of the head!

Eve: But “The Barbed Wire Queen” isn’t done there… she’s looking to capitalize with something big… setting it up with a snapmare… AND A SOCCER KICK TO THE SPINE OF JANE CHRISSTY! 

Deadprez: A shot like that drives the wind out of you so forcefully it can be really hard to get your lungs to recover… Jane Chrissty is in some serious pain but Luna can’t be this lackadaisical with her attacks… she’s taking her sweet time and that could come back to haunt her!

Gavin Kirkland: Luna is pulling Jane back to her feet… perhaps looking to deliver something big… waistlock by Hardcore Luna… GERMAN SUPLEX… BUT SHE’S NOT DONE, ROLLING… PUMP-HANDLE POSITION… WHAT THE HELL!? A… PUMP-HANDLE GERMAN SUPLEX!?

Eve: I believe that’s called the Mayan Peach Sunrise and it’s more of a half-nelson suplex mixed with a pumphandle, but I digress… impressive move from Hardcore Luna… but I don’t think she’s done… she’s pulling “The Damaged Soul” back to her feet… perhaps looking to put this one away…

Deadprez: GOOD GOD… HEADBUTT FROM CHRISSTY… WITH LUNA FOLLOWING WITH ONE AS WELL… BOTH WOMEN STUMBLING BACK… BOTH CHARGING FORWARD… CLOTHESLI— NO JANE DUCKS… SPRINGBOARD… MOONSAUL— NO LUNA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY… HARLEM SIDE KICK!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Both women looking to deliver some big moves… Jane back to her feet… LUNA CATCHES HER WITH A HOOK KICK… REVERSE DDT POSTION… LIFTING HER UP… SPINNING REVERSE DDT!!! COVER!!!

OOOONNNNNNNEEEE!!!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOO!!!!

THHHRRR—

Gavin Kirkland: Kick out by Jane!!!!!! Chrissty is still in this one, but that was a devastating maneuver from Hardcore Luna!

Eve: Devastating is the right word for it but there’s so much more that needs to be done to put either woman away. 

Deadprez: It looks like Luna is really wanting to put this one away early, measuring her opponent from the corner… Jane gets to her feet… Cartwheel from Luna… up onto Jane’s shoulders… GOOD GAWWWD!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: A POISON RANA FROM LUNA DROPPING CHRISSTY RIGHT ON HER HEAD!!!! LUNA GRABBING THE WRISTS… STRAIGHT JACKET POSTION… KAMIGOYE TO THE BAKC OF THE HEAD!!!

Eve: That’s not all… she’s pulling Jane back to her feet… shoving Chrissty back into the ropes… rebound… SPINNING SIDEWALK SLAM! The Scrapbuster connects!!! Jane Chrissty quickly rolling to the floor, trying to gain any morsel of space… wait, I don’t think Luna is about to let Jane dictate the pace… off the opposite side… SUICI— JANE WITH A STEP-UP KNEE TO THE DOME OF HARDCORE LUNA! 

Deadprez: That looked like a bit of a modified “Nevermore Knee Strike” that bicycle knee that Jane likes to utilize… but I don’t think she’s done… over the top onto Luna’s back… AFTER SUNSET FLIIIIIIP!!!!!! Beautiful Code Red from Jane!!!!

Eve: She’s not going for the cover though, she’s heading up top… STOMP INDUCED TRAU— LUNA OUT OF THE WAY… MUSHROOM STOMP TO THE CHEST!!!!!! LUNA DRIVING BOTH FEET STRAIGHT TO THE STERNUM OF CHRISSTY, DRIVING HER TO THE MAT WITH FORCE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Hell of a move from Hardcore Luna, driving “The Damaged Soul” to the canvas with a devastating stomp, but I know that’s not the only thing Luna has in mind… she’s heading out to the apron… SPRINGING FROM THE OUTSIDE IN… OFF THE SECOND ROPE… SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!!!

Eve: COVER!!!!

OOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRR—

Eve: KICKOUT FROM JANE CHRISSTY!!! This match is not done but Luna doesn’t seem to care!!! This match is competition and, to Luna, any competition is good!

Gavin Kirkland: Luna seems to be looking towards the corner… perhaps thinking about Diva Splash… she’s heading up with her back to Jane… 

Deadprez: I see Jane moving… she’s charging at Hardcore Luna… hopping up… SPIDER SUPLEX!!! 

Gavin Kirkland: Luna just went crashing onto the back of her head, dropping the Diva of Violence down in a rough manner but Jane is back onto her feet… gaining wrist control, straight-jacket… BACKSTABBER!!! Both of Jane’s knees planted FIRMLY into the spine of Hardcore Luna! 

Deadprez: That’s one quick way to get the air knocked out of you, and Jane is looking to keep her momentum… going up top… measuring Luna…

Eve: METEORA!!!! Jane hooks the legs!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWOOO!!

THH—

Eve: Kickout by Luna!!! This match continues!!!

Deadprez: Both women are scrapping to get any momentum but as soon as they gain any, the other woman pulls out a counter to shift it!

Gavin Kirkland: Jane looking to deliver something big… ZOOOODIAAACC BRRRREEEAK— LUNA HOLDS HER GROUND… BACK DROOO— NO, ROLL-UP REVERSAL… LUNA’S BACK TO THER FEET AND DELIVERS A DISGUSTING SOCCER KICK TO THE FACE!

Eve: That sounded like a baseball bat making contact with a fastball! Luna just tried to kick Chrissty’s head clean off of her shoulders… that had to knock loose some teeth!

Deadprez: I think Jane might be rolling out to check herself… but Hardcore Luna isn’t even going to let her feet get firmly planted onto the floor… Luna off the ropes… SUICIDE DIVE DRIVES CHRISSTY SPINE-FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE… LUNA BACK INTO THE RING, GAINING MOMENTUM… ANOTHER SUICIDE DIVE CONNECTS!!!

Gavin Kirkland: She’s not done yet… she’s going one more time… Chrissty ducks… but Luna saw it coming…. Tiger Feint keeps “The Diva of Violence” in the ring… PLLLLLLAAAAAANNNNNNCCCCHHHHHAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Eve: Over the top rope with that slingshot crossbody!!! Luna has taken it to Jane with some high-octane offense! Luna tossing Chrissty back into the ring… looking to capitalize on the momentum… to the apron… springboard…. SENTON!!!! 

Gavin Kirkland: Luna crashing down onto the chest of her opponent, driving the air out of her… pulling Jane back to her feet, maybe looking to end this one for good… has Jane up in a powerslam position… perhaps looking for ‘Love Hurts’ but Jane starts fighting back with elbows to the back of the head and to the ear… trying desperately to get that grip released. 

Deadprez: Those downward elbows finally getting “The Hardcore Princess” to release her grip… Jane has Luna on a knee… AND DELIVERS ONE OF HER OWN TO THE FACE!!!! 

Eve: now she’s stepping back, measuring her opponent… rolling… DDT!!! The Rolling Thunder DDT dropped Luna right on the top of her head! Jane isn’t letting go… she’s rolling both of them to their feet… snap suplex… still not releasing… back to their feet… over the top… CRUCIFIX DRIVER!!!!!! COVER!!!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Deadprez: Kickout by Luna… Jane cannot believe it and that bit of frustration might just give Luna a moment to breathe. 

Gavin Kirkland: Smart move by Luna, she rolls out to the apron, trying to gain some distance between herself and Jane. But here comes Chrissty… grabbing her opponent by the hair… trying to send Luna face first into the ring-post… but Luna gets her foot up to prevent that… ENZUIGIRI FROM LUNA… AND AN INVERTED HOTSHOT, BASICALLY DELIVERING A NECKBREAKER ON THE TOP ROPE, SENDING JANE CHRISSTY TO THE CANVAS… Luna now looking to gain some momentum… over the top… SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT!!! 

Eve: Now pulling Jane up by the wrist… BACKDROP SUPLEX! Luna just pulled Jane from a supine position into a Backdrop Suplex! Chrissty is out of it, looking at the ropes with a glassy-eyed expression… now Hardcore Luna is coming off the ropes with another Soccer Kick to the chest! 

Gavin Kirkland: Neck, chest, limb, Luna doesn’t care where she hits you, as long as she hits you! Jane Chrissty might be in for a hell of a night if she can’t keep Luna away from those strikes!

Deadprez: You do not want to go strike for strike with Hardcore Luna, she’ll gladly knock you out and send you to the hospital wondering where your front teeth went… 

Eve: She hits hard, but she is taking way too long to capitalize on those moves. She just about knocked Jane out but chose to take some time to soak in the adulation of the crowd.

Gavin Kirkland: Sometimes you have to bask in your own glory. But it looks like she’s going to do something worthwhile… pulling Chrissty back up, sending her off the ropes with an Irish Whip… going for ‘Love Hurts’ but Jane reverses it into an arm-drag, sending Luna rolling across the map… both women charging… Back Body Drop from Luna… NO!!!

Deadprez: DESTROYER!!!! CHRISSTY JUST DROPPED LUNA FLAT ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD AGAIN!!! LUNA MIGHT BE OUT OF IT… Luna is backing into the corner… Jane charges… but is side-stepped by Luna… PUMP KICK TO THE FACE FROM LUNA! 

Eve: Now she’s climbing up to the second rope… driving down those punches and elbows! Jane is slumping… but Luna pulls her back up and delivers more shots directly to the face… I’m not sure she’s done… MONKEY FLIP SENDS JANE FLYING ACROSS THE RING. Jane’s in a lot of pain, trying to get to her feet… Luna with a springboard… ZODIAC BREAKER!!!!!!! The Lungblower connects!!! Luna got caught!

Deadprez: Jane isn’t done… she’s running off the ropes… NEVERMORE KNEE STRIKE! A BICYCLE KNEE FROM THE DEPTHS OF HELL JUST CRACKED LUNA IN THE SKULL! 

Gavin Kirkland: Chrissty is looking to end this one… AFTER SUNSET FLIP! THAT’S THREE SIGNATURE MOVES IN A ROW BY JANE CHRISSTY!

Eve: She’s not quite done… to the top rope… Luna is in the landing zone… STOMP INDUCED TRAUMA!!!!!!!! The Double Foot Stomp connects to the chest! COVER!!!!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Deadprez: Jane Chrissty has redeemed her last loss with an emphatic statement to Hardcore Luna and all the rest of the division!

(DING DING DING)

Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… JAAAAAAAAANNNNNNEEEE CHHHHHRRRRRRRRIIIIIISSSSSSTTTTTYYYYYY!!!!!

Eve: Fantastic match from both women but Jane Chrissty pulled out the win tonight, finally putting away Hardcore Luna! 

Deadprez: Great match but the show must go on, let’s toss it to the next video package!

(The camera changes to the next segment)

[SCREEN BAR – ONE WEEK AGO]

(Oh, things did NOT end well at all for Ashlynn. She really messed up the past few weeks just trying to keep things civil between her and Veena but everything just kept escalating and getting worse, and they didn’t even happen because she did it on purpose, everything happened because of a stupid accident, accidentally interfering in Veena’s match, accidentally hitting her with the belt, and now, she didn’t even win the match and get a belt, AND Veena was mad at her! Ashlynn quickly opened up the door to her house and she once again crashed onto the couch from exhaustion. She was hurting emotionally and… definitely physically, ouch ouch ouch…)

(She was at risk of losing the friendship that she had with Veena all over again, what could she do to be able to apologize to her a second time? It seems like she is going to end up having to go with the same tactic as before, she immediately pulls out her phone and starts dialing someone she knows very well, or well, she barely knows what he does, he just works for her. And as soon as he picks back up.)

Ashlynn Quinn: JACK THE CAMERAMAN!

Jack the Cameraman: Wha- Why do you always have to call me when I am doing something, Ashlynn?!

Ashlynn Quinn: I need your advice like, almost immediately Jack!

Jack the Cameraman: Can’t you call me another time-

Ashlynn Quinn: And I don’t have all the time in the world before I completely burst into tears right now from all of the pressure I am feeling!

Jack the Cameraman: Okay, okay fine, what is happening this time?

Ashlynn Quinn: I DIDN’T WIN THE TITLE, JACK! I tried my best to be tough but also fix the mistakes that happened, multi-tasker master they tell me in my off-time, AND IT DIDN’T WORK! I lost my opportunity at being a champion and most likely I lost the chance at fixing my friendship with my bestie, Veena! I have no idea how to fix this and I NEED your help desperately. What should I do to apologize?

Jack the Cameraman: Alright, now, I have a great idea on how to approach this, this might seem like a foreign concept to you Ashlynn, and I know you won’t be used to taking this kind of decision in life, so I REALLY need you to listen to me and focus on the solution that I am about to give you, you understand?

Ashlynn Quinn: I do, yes!

Jack the Cameraman: …Just let things be and move on.

Ashlynn Quinn: Naaaahhhh.

Jack the Cameraman: THAT IS THE ONLY THING YOU HAVEN’T TRIED, ASHLYNN! 

Ashlynn Quinn: But what if doing that kind of thing makes everything else worse and I REALLY am not able to turn things around and fix my friendship with Veena?

Jack the Cameraman: You have to take risks in life one way or the other Ashlynn, otherwise, you won’t be able to go forward and move as a person.

(Ashlynn quickly sits up on the couch and puts a hand on her chin thinking deeply about what Jack told her right now, she needed to take risks and be able to go forward in life for what she really wanted to accomplish, fight for what she needed to do! And that gave her an idea!)

Ashlynn Quinn: You know what Jack? You are so right!

Jack the Cameraman: Oh uh… thank you, you usually don’t tell me those kinds of compliments.

Ashlynn Quinn: I need to take risks and take accountability for what I really have to do to fix this.

Jack the Cameraman: That makes me very happy to hear Ash-

Ashlynn Quinn: Which is why I am going to end up taking the risk of giving Veena gifts for a THIRD TIME AS A WAY TO APOLOGIZE! The third time HAS to work!

Jack the Cameraman: ASHLYNN, THAT IS NOT WHAT I MEANT-

Ashlynn Quinn: It was fun having this talk with you Jack, but now I have to go, see you!

Jack the Cameraman: ASHLYYYYNNNNNNN-

(Ashlynn immediately hangs up on Jack and once again, she is feeling motivated and rejuvenated to fix this friendship once more, there is no way she can mess up a third time like this, she NEEDS to be able to fix all of this with Veena and if she is hopeful enough, then maybe, just maybe, everything will go back to normal and the two of them will continue to prosper together, with their friendship reaching heights that it has never reached before! Take a deep breath Ashlynn… you can do it! She quickly puts her phone away and then rushes to go up to her bedroom upstairs and get a goodnight’s rest!)

[SCREEN BAR – TODAY AT SHOWDOWN]

(Veena let out a small yawn as she was quickly driving towards the arena in her very expensive car, she entered the parking lot and drove inside before she stopped for a moment and then she looked incredibly confused when she ended up seeing that there was a parking spot next to the door was that all pink and dollied up, Veena looks unimpressed and she has a very sneaking suspicion on who ended up doing this. She quickly looks around and then she sees one of the valets for the parking lot, and coincidentally it was the same one that got kicked in by Candice’s horse.)

Veena Adams: HEY VALET! COME OVER HERE!

(The valet lets out a tired sigh under his breath as he stretches out his back and then walks over towards the car that Veena is sitting in before she clears her throat and then speaks up to him.)

Veena Adams: What is this parking spot about?

Parking Valet: Oh! Uh, an anonymous party decided to do a kind move and reserve this spot for you, as well as changing it up from the rest of the other spots!

Veena Adams: :usure: Anonymous, right… 

Parking Valet: Also, she- I MEAN, THEY ended up telling me to give you this when you ended up arriving at the arena.

(The valet quickly suddenly polls out a box of chocolates and Veena raises an eyebrow a bit curious before she snatches the box and then she quickly parks her car in that parking spot, it was clear who ended up doing this and knowing how this usually went, she had a feeling she would be able to find her somewhere around here.)

(Veena was now walking down the hallways, eating some of the chocolate from the box while she proudly wore the National Elite Championship in her waist, she quickly arrived towards the locker room and expecting the worst, she took a deep breath and then calmly opened the door.)

(Come on, this was all planned by Ashlynn, what did you expect to happen? The whole dressing room was covered in flowers, various apology letters with a small heart in the back of all of the papers, a table filled with Veena’s favorite food and the most exquisite kind of champagne that Ashlynn could find. And on the television hanging up on the wall, there was, no joke, an edited montage of Veena and Ashlynn’s best moments together from their time in EAW, with “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa playing in the background of the video, and suddenly, after a few seconds, the bathroom doors opened and a mariachi band poured out to start playing the song at the same time too!)

(This was basically the third time Ashlynn did this and Veena has lost all sense of being impressed and surprised by it, she ended up shrugging her shoulders and she went to grab a drink.)

Veena Adams: Well, I am not going to waste something like this while I have it. ALRIGHT PEOPLE, LET THE VIDEO FINISH AND THEN START MAKING ANOTHER SONG!

(It was then that someone was casually walking down the hallway, Auburn Ware! She put her hands on her pockets tired from the plane trip to here, as she stopped for a moment seeing Veena’s dressing room, she quickly peaked her head in and she saw Veena orchestrating the mariachi band to start playing her own theme song, as well as the whole state of the dressing room, Auburn shakes her head and rolls her eyes.)

Auburn Ware: Ashlynn is such a tool.

(She says this to herself as she quickly gets her head out of the dressing room and then continues walking down the hallway while Veena continues to enjoy the gifts that Ashlynn gave her, and on that note, Showdown fades to ringside.)

(‘Old Scars / Future Hearts’ by All Time Low kicks in over the PA system, and the fans react accordingly as Raven Roberts steps out onto the stage, nodding her head in acknowledgment to the reaction she is receiving. Obviously, she isn’t happy right now after what happened at King of Elite, but still appreciates the sentiment. She then starts the long walk to the ring, slapping the hands of fans who reach out to her.)

Deadprez: Raven Robert’s coming out here guys, and you have to say, she has to be wondering how she isn’t coming here off the back of a defining victory.

Eve: Definitely, she put in quite the performance, but ultimately came up short. Big match like this, that’s going to hurt.

Gavin Kirkland: Thankfully, Gavin is on hand to provide comfort

Eve: I don’t think anyone wants your kind of ‘comfort’

Gavin Kirkland: You protest too much methinks.

Deadprez: Well, she’s walking down with a purpose, and the way she has just entered that ring, it looks like she wants to get on with it.

(We cut back to the ring, where Raven has just received a mic. She holds up her hand, calling for her music to cut which it does, before then lifting the microphone to her lips.)

Raven Roberts: I wish I could come out here tonight off the back of a well-deserved victory. King of Elite was supposed to be massive for me, the night that Raven Robert’s finally arrived in this company and then some. I was supposed to come out here and example what was next, with two individuals firmly put in my rear-view mirror. Instead, I stand here in front of you having been on the end of a NOT deserved defeat.

(The crowd boo, but agree with her sentiments, booing the outcome and not Raven.)

Raven Roberts: I know you guys are annoyed… well imagine how I feel, knowing that it should have been so much different. I had the match won at King at Elite, that victory was mine until Caroline stole it from me. Now that she has taken my moment, she has to now be taken to task. So, Caroline… get your scrawny ass out here so I can get it all over this arena.

(The crowd erupts, expecting the appearance of Caroline and for these two to renew acquaintances once again. Raven stares up the rampway, almost daring Caroline to make her way to the ring. But Caroline doesn’t come, that isn’t to say however that nobody’s music hits, because as Raven is about to turn away, ‘O Fortuna’ by Carl Orff hits, the fans once again jumping to their feet.)

Deadprez: Madison Kaline, Madison is here.

Eve: And just like Raven, she does not look happy with how things went down at King of Elite,

(Madison appears and doesn’t hesitate to take in the crowd. She instead makes straight for the ring, already armed with a microphone. She slides under the bottom rope, half expecting Raven to attack her, but Raven doesn’t, Madison’s music fading on command.)

Madison Kaline: YOUR unhappy?

Raven Roberts: That’s right, what of it.

Madison Kaline: No one expected you to win Raven, and what’s with this whole ‘you had it won’ bull. Are you some kind of fortune teller now or something? I’m not going to say you didn’t put up a performance you can be proud of, but Caroline stealing a guaranteed victory from you… nah, I’m not having that.

(Across the ring, Raven just shrugs his shoulders, apparently not caring what Madison thinks.)

Deadprez: Two people with an axe to grind here guys… I think we can all see where this is going

Gavin Kirkland: Hell yeah, and I’m here for it.

Madison Kaline: And I can see that you don’t agree with me, and that’s fine. That’s pretty much been the story of my career, people not agreeing that I’m going to kick their ass, before then going ahead and doing it anyway. You and I, we had a union against the British Invasion, and I appreciate that, but that union is now over. After what happened at King of Elite, and your words tonight, I think it’s time you and I run it back, without that creepy bitch Caroline in the mix. So what do you say Raven, how’s about you and I show all these fans in attendance who out the two of us is telling the truth, and who is talking out of their ass?

Deadprez: That sounds like a challenge to me

Gavin Kirkland: You think?

Eve: And it sounds like these fans are all for it as well.

(Raven looks out over the fans who are imploring her to say yes. Madison looks at them, and then at Raven.)

Madison Kaline: They want it Raven… So what do you say?

Raven Roberts: You know what Madison, fine. It would be my…

Deadprez: TERRY CHAMBERS. OUT OF NOWHERE!!!

(Terry blindsides Raven, smashing her over the back of her head with a forearm dropping her to her knees. Madison see’s this and runs in, straight into a big boot from Chambers that doubles her over, before he then grabs her around the head and drops her with a vicious DDT knocking her clean out. Raven staggered back to her feet, Chamber hitting her with a clothesline which sent her flying back towards the ropes. Chambers then waits, and as Raven comes back, he lifts her up and drops her with a power bomb central to the ring. Boos ring through the arena as Terry Chamber then stands in the middle of the ring, looking out over the fans with a huge grin on his face. He picks up a microphone and just stands there for a moment, taking in the reaction.)

Deadprez: Terry Chambers returns and drops these two women without a second thought. What was the point?

Gavin Kirkland: The point Prez was to MAKE a point. Terry Chambers is BACK, and everyone better recognize that. And look…look who’s at the top of the ramp.

(The camera pans away to Caroline who had come out just as Terry had entered the ring, but had stayed where she was, just taking it all in. Watching. Chambers now sees her and lifts the mic to his lips.)

Terry Chambers: What are you, some kind of voyeur? Come join the party.

(Caroline just smiles, and then turns on her heels disappearing through the curtain.)

Terry Chambers: Yeah, just like I thought. You know, since I’ve been gone, all I’ve been shown is disrespected, from people who thought that there wouldn’t be any repercussions. Well, let this be a warning, things are going to change around here.

(He squats down next to Raven who is writhing in pain, a smirk forming on his face.)

Terry Chambers: Nothing personal… wrong place, wrong time.

(He then gets up and does the same next to Madison, who is still unconscious after the DDT.)

Terry Chambers: As for you Madison… I’ll be seeing you soon.

(Terry then drops the mic as his music hits, and he slides out the ring and makes his way up the ramp.)

Deadprez: Well, we thought this was going to be about Madison and Raven, but Terry Chambers interjects, and in doing so sends a message to Elite Answers Wrestling.

Eve: But especially it seems, making a statement to Madison Kaline.

(The camera pans back to Terry as he looks over his shoulder before walking through the curtain. The scene then cuts away to an ad for Blind Faith.)

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

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

( ‘Bloodline’ by Northlane begins to play as the crowd gives a mixed reaction as Daniella Atlas makes her way from the back and down the ring with a confident smirk on her face. )

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM DUNKIRK, FRANCE, WEIGHING IN AT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE POUNDS, SHE IS ‘THE BLACK FLAME’ DANIELLA ATLAS!!

(‘Bloodline’ by Northlane fades out and is immediately replaced with ‘Cypher’ as the crowd erupts in boos as Delilah Rose makes her way from the back and down the ramp eventually entering the ring, with a determined look present on her face. )

Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT, FROM SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND, WEIGHING IN AT ONE HUNDRED THIRTY POUNDS, SHE IS ‘THE FINAL BOSS’ DELILAH ROSE!!!

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

DeadPrez: AND HERE WE GO AS THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO LOVE LOST BY THESE TWO AS NEITHER WOMEN ENGAGES IN A TRADITIONAL TEST OF STRENGTH OR EVEN BOTHERING TO TAKE THE ADVANTAGE FOR THEMSELF, DANIELLA ATLAS SIMPLY WALKS UP TO DELILAH ROSE AND SLAPS HER ACROSS THE FACE! 

Eve: DELILAH WHO’S TAKEN ABACK PAUSES MOMENTARILY BEFORE GOING FOR A SLAP OF HER OWN BUT DANIELLA HAS IT SCOUTED AND SHE GRABS DELILAHS HAND BEFORE SHE’S ABLE TO CONNECT, AND AS SOON AS SHE DOES SHE DELIVERS A STIFF KICK TO THE STOMACH OF DELILAH THAT DOUBLES HER OVER! DANIELLA STILL HOLDING DELILAHS HAND YANKS IT TOWARDS HER WHILST SIMULTANEOUSLY DELIVERING KNEE STRIKES TO THE HEAD AND STOMACH OF DELILAH ROSE! 

Gavin Kirkland: That last knee strike definitely left a lasting impression on Delilah
Rose, struggles to make it back to her feet as Daniella Atlas releases her hand and rushes towards the ropes! Daniella fires off the ropes and is in a full-speed sprint towards Delilah who probably doesn’t even have a clue about what’s coming for her, but nevertheless, Daniella approaches Delilah at a rapid pace and leaps forward—

DeadPrez: DROPPING HER FOOT ON THE BACK OF DELILAH ROSES HEAD SLAMMING IT DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH AUTHORITY! AND I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF DELILAH ROSE HAS A FRACTURED NOSE, OR CONCUSSION OR ALL OF THE ABOVE BUT REGARDLESS OF THE POTENTIAL INJURY, DANIELLA ATLAS HASN’T A CARE IN THE WORLD AS SHE QUICKLY MOVES IN ATTEMPTING TO CAPITALIZE ON THE WORK SHE’S DONE MOUNTING DELILAH AS SHE ATTEMPTS TO RECOVER!

Eve: DANIELLA ATLAS SHOWCASING HER AGGRESSION AS SHE DOESN’T EVEN BEGIN TO HOLD BACK AS SHE SENDS SOME HARD LEFTS AND RIGHTS TO THE FACE OF HER OPPONENT HERE! A STIFF LEFT HAND QUICKLY MEETS THE JAW OF DELILAH ROSE WHO FLINCHES UPON IMPACT AND ATTEMPTS TO COVER UP BUT AS SOON AS SHE DOES DANIELLA SWITCHES IT UP AND DELIVERS A BRUTAL RIGHT HAND TO THE TEMPLE CAUSING DELILAH TO SWITCH UP HER DEFENSE! 

Gavin Kirkland: DELILAH ROSE IS DESPERATELY TRYING TO DEFEND AGAINST THIS OFFENSIVE ONSLAUGHT THAT DANIELLA ATLAS IS UNLEASHING UPON HER BUT IT’S OF NO USE AS DANIELLA ATLAS CONTINUES TO FIND OPENINGS AND WAYS TO INFLICT HER WILL! DANIELLA REASSESSING THE SITUATION QUICKLY RETURNS TO HER FEET AND BEGINS STOMPING AWAY AT DELILAH, ATTEMPTING TO SOFTEN HER UP TO GET THIS MATCH OVER QUICKER THAN IT NEEDS TO BE! BUT AS SOON AS DANIELLA RAISES HER FOOT UP AND ATTEMPTS TO BRING IT DOWN DELILAH ROSE ROLLS TO THE SIDE— 

Eve: Daniella Atlas moves to follow her— BUT DELILAH ROSE MANAGES TO CATCH HER BY SUPRISE AND TRIPS HER UP BRINGING HER TO THE GROUND WITH HER! DELILAH WITH THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE ON HER SIDE, DELIVERS A STIFF ELBOW TO THE FACE OF DANIELLA ATLAS THAT NEARLY KNOCKS SOME TEETH OUT! DANIELLA QUICKLY RESORTS TO HOLDING HER JAW MAKING SURE THERES NO LASTING DAMAGE, SHE IMMEDIATELY RETURNS BACK TO HER FEET, AND ATTEMPTS TO TURN AROUND, AND ONE SHE DOES—

Gavin Kirkland: SHE’S IMMEDIATELY MET WITH A RUNNING KNEE LIFT COURTESY OF DELILAH ROSE! 

DeadPrez: THAT KNEE LIFT DID A LOT OF DAMAGE BUT DANIELLA ATLAS IS STILL ON HER FEET! SHE’S TEETERING AND POSSIBLY DAZED, BUT SHE’S STILL ON HER FEET! 

Eve: MAYBE SO, BUT I DON’T KNOW HOW LONG THAT’LL BE THE CASE AS DELILAH ROSE CHARGES AT HER ONCE MORE! DELILAH MEETS DANIELLA AND PICKS HER UP IN A SPINEBUSTER POSITION, BUT INSTEAD OF SLAMMING DANIELLA RIGHT AWAY DELILAH OPTS TO USE HER MOMENTUM TO RUSH DANIELLA TO THE CORNER SLAMMING HER BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE, UPON IMPACT DANIELLA IMMEDIATELY CRIES OUT IN PAIN, BUT DELILAH DOESN’T CARE IN THE SLIGHTEST PICKING DANIELLA UP ONCE MORE AND RAMMING HER BACK INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! 

DeadPrez: Daniella Atlas was in control of the early portion of this match but Delilah Rose has managed to turn this thing around in the best way possible! 

Eve: Delilah Rose isn’t showing Daniella any mercy as she hems her up in the corner and begins choking her in clear sight of the referee who isn’t a big fan of that in the slightest! 

Referee: Delilah let her go! Cut it out NOW. 

DeadPrez: The referee is trying to reason with Delilah but Delilah isn’t hearing a thing he says as she continues choking Daniella out with malicious intent! The referee is doing everything in his power to separate them but Delilah instead reinforces her hold around Daniella’s throat gaining leverage by putting her foot on the turnbuckle to apply more pressure and now the referee has no choice but to count!

Referee: Delilah I said let her go, NOW! 

ONE!

TWO!

THREE

FOUR!!

Eve: Delilah Rose finally releases her hold, upon which Daniella Atlas sinks to the canvas both out of relief and hoping for a chance to regain her breath!

Gavin Kirkland: But she’ll have no such luck as Delilah Rose grabs her by the hair yanking her back up to her feet, before Daniella can even react Delilah Rose picks her up in the firemans carry position and walks to the center of the ring, Delilah spins around as the crowd begins to boo at the disrespect she’s showing her opponent before she gives a sly grin and drops all of her bodyweight onto Daniella with a Samoan drop! 

DeadPrez: Delilah Rose has her opponent right where she wants her and now shes looking to add insult to injury as she walks towards the downed Daniella Atlas and places her boot square on her throat! Daniella in a panic begins attempting to push Delilahs foot away, but Delilah is simply relishing in this moment, enjoying the pain and suffering she’s causing, as Daniella attempts to squirm and free herself! The referee steps in and begins counting as Delilah simply rolls her eyes uninterested in the traditional rules of this bout!

Referee: ONE!!!

TWO!!!

THREE!!

FOUR!!!

F- 

Eve: Delilah Rose quickly removes her foot from Daniellas throat and Daniella immediately rolls over onto her stomach coughing up a storm, desperately searching for air and the chance to catch her breath! But Delilah Rose isn’t going to let her rest for too long as she once again grabs Daniella by the hair and drags her back to her feet! Daniella Atlas isn’t in great shape right now, but I don’t think Delilah could care less as she throws a stiff punch to the jaw of Daniella that nearly sends her back to the canvas! BUT DANIELLA RESILIENTLY REMAINS ON HER FEET AS DELILAH FIRES AWAY WITH ANOTHER PUNCH, THAT SENDS DANIELLA TEETERING! DELILAH UPSET FIRES AWAY WITH ANOTHER PUNCH, AND ANOTHER PUNCH, TAKING ALL OF HER ANGER AND FRUSTRATION OUT ON HER OPPONENT HERE BUT STILL DANIELLA ATLAS REMAINS ON HER FEET PERSISTENT LIKE A STATUE! AND NOW DELILAH ROSE HAS HAD ENOUGH AS SHE TURNS AROUND ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE THE ROPES BEHIND HER, DELILAH TURNS AROUND AND RUNS, LOOKING TO BUILD SOME MOMENTUM, SHE FIRES OFF THE ROPES AND RETURNS TO DANIELLA ATLAS… DANIELLA HAS THAT DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS  LOOK ON HER FACE, DELILAH LUNGES FORWARD!!! SPEAR— 

DeadPrez: HIGH KNEE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE!!! DANIELLA ATLAS WITH THE WHEREWITHAL TO COUNTER THAT, AND SHE MERCILESSLY DELIVERS A KNEE THAT STUNS DELILAH MOMENTARILY! DELILAH STUMBLES FORWARD AND IT’S THERE THAT DANIELLA TAKES ADVANTAGE TAKING A FEW STEPS BACK BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD— LIKE CLOCKWORK!! THE RUNNING KNEE, THIS ONE MORE PRECISE AND FULL OF AGGRESSION CONNECTS AS DELILAH ROSE GOES CRASHING TO THE CANVAS!! DANIELLA ATLAS NEARLY TOOK HER HEAD OFF!!!

Eve: Daniella Atlas quickly scrambles back to her feet rushing over to Delilah Rose to secure the pin, Daniella hooks the leg as the referee slides into position to count the pin!!

ONE!!!

TWOOO!!!

TH—

Gavin Kirkland: DELILAH ROSE MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! 

DeadPrez: SHOCKED AND CONFUSED, DANIELLA ATLAS RETURNS TO HER FEET ATTEMPTING TO GO TO THE WELL ONCE MORE! DANIELLA PICKS HER OPPONENT UP, AND AT THIS POINT DELILAH CAN BARELY EVEN STAND, BUT REGARDLESS DANIELLA SPINS HER AROUND AND SWINGS HER ARM BACK WITH AUTHORITY— BLACK DEAT– 

Eve: NO DELILAH ROSE WITH ENOUGH AWARENESS TO SEE THE DANGER!! DELILAH ROLLS DANIELLA UP!!! SHE HAS THE TIGHTS!! DELILAH IS ABOUT TO STEAL A VICTORY!!!

ONE!!!

TWOOO!!!!

THR— 

Gavin Kirkland: NO THIS TIME IS DANIELLA WHO KICKS OUT AND SHE DOESN’T SEEM HAPPY ABOUT THE FACT THAT DELILAH TRIED TO CHEAT HER IN THE SLIGHTEST IMMEDIATELY RETURNING BACK TO HER FEET AND GETTING IN THE FACE OF HER OPPONENT! 

DeadPrez: Delilah doesn’t seem to be in a chatting mood, Delilah simply uses her foot to push Daniella away and Daniella didn’t appreciate that in the slightest AS SHE RUSHES DELILAH ATTEMPTING TO KNOCK HER HEAD OFF WITH A LARIAT CLOTHESLINE! BUT DELILAH MANAGES TO DUCK UNDERNEATH AND AS SOON AS SHE DOES DANIELLA TURNS AROUND AND DELILAH GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE OF HER OWN— 

Eve: BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT EITHER AS DANIELLA DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, NOW BOTH WOMEN ARE PISSED AND FUMING AND THEY IMMEDIATELY RETURN TO APPROACH ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT SO MUCH AS A WORD BEING SAID! 

DeadPrez: THEY DID ALL THEIR TALKING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK! NOW IT’S TIME TO CATCH THEM HANDS! 

Eve: AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT THEY’RE GOING TO HAVE TO DO AS DANIELLA AND DELILAH IMMEDIATELY GRAB AT ONE ANOTHERS HAIR AND BEGIN PUNCHING AWAY, NEITHER ELITISTS MANAGING TO PULL AHEAD AND GET THE BETTER OF ONE ANOTHER! BUT REGARDLESS STILL CONTINUING THE AGGRESSION IN AN ATTEMPT TO HURT ONE ANOTHER!! DELILAH YANKS A CHUNK OF DANIELLAS HAIR OUT WHICH CAUSES DANIELLA TO SCREAM OUT IN PAIN, BUT ONLY MOMENTARILY AS DANIELLA CONTINUES TO PUNCH AWAY AT DELILAH! DANIELLA BEGINS TO NOTICE THAT THIS ISN’T GETTING HER ANYWHERE AND SHE QUICKLY THROWS A KNEE THE MIDSECTION OF DELILAH WHO WINCES ON IMPACT, AND IMMEDIATELY DANIELLA DOES SO AGAIN! AND AGAIN! CONNECTING WITH KNEES THAT DOUBLE THE BIGGER DELILAH ROSE OVER! DANIELLA RELEASES HER GRIP ON DELILAHS HAIR AND LIFTS HER UP IN A POWERBOMB POSITION— BUT DELILAH ISN’T GOING TO ALLOW THAT TO HAPPEN AS SHE ATTEMPTS TO WIGGLE HERSELF FREE DOING ANY AND EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO AVOID HER FATE! 

Gavin Kirkland: Delilah Rose grabs near that same chunk of hair she managed to pull out of Daniella’s head and immediately Daniella lets her down! DELILAH SPINS DANIELLA AROUND AND GRABS HER BY THE ARM PULLING HER IN FOR A SHORT ARMED CLOTHESLINE BEFORE GOING FOR THE COVER! 

ONE!!

TWOOO!!!

TH— 

DeadPrez: NOT NEARLY ENOUGH AS DANIELLA MUSCLES HER WAY OUT! 

Eve: Frustrated and angry, Delilah Rose begins to stomp away at Daniella! Obviously upset that this match has event gone on for this long! Delilah has no love lost for her opponent here tonight that much is sure! But on the other hand I’m sure the same thing can be said for Daniella! 

DeadPrez: Delilah picks Daniella up to get feet, and takes a few steps back, carefully measuring the distance between the two, Daniella is on wobbly legs as Delilah quickly rushes towards her, Delilah leaps forward Kiss Goodnight!!!  SHE GOT ALL OF IT AS DANIELLA SIMPLY FALLS FACE FIRST TO THE CANVAS DELILAH RUSHES TO MAKE THE PIN! IS THIS IT? IS IT OVER?

ONE!!!!

TWOOO!!!!

THRE— 

Eve: DANIELLA ATLAS STAYS ALIVE!! DANIELLA ATLAS STAYS ALIVE! DELILAH ROSE WAS SO CLOSE TO PUTTING THIS ONE AWAY! SHE WAS SO CLOSE TO BEING CROWNED A WINNER HERE TONIGHT, BUT DANIELLA ATLAS REFUSES TO GIVE HER THE SATISFACTION!! 

Gavin Kirkland: While that may be so, you can tell that kick-out infuriated Delilah Rose, because she has come altogether undone! 

DeadPrez: DELILAH ROSE IMMEDIATELY BEGINS TO MOUNT DANIELLA ATLAS AND DELILAH PLACES BOTH HER HANDS AROUND THE THROAT OF DANIELLA ATLAS!! DELILAH ROSE IS LOSING IT!! CHOKING THE LIFE OUT OF HER OPPONENT HERE!

Delilah Rose (off-mic) : YOU STUPID IDIOT! WHY WON’T YOU JUST STAY DOWN! YOU’RE NOTHING!!

Referee: DELILAH LET GO! 

ONE!!

TWO!!

THREE!!

Delilah Rose (off-mic) : YOU ARE NOTHING! YOU’LL ALWAYS BE NOTHING! 

FOU– 

DeadPrez: THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO PULL DELILAH OFF OF DANIELLA, AND HE DOES, BUT WAIT– 

( As Delilah Rose gets pulled off of Daniella Atlas, she’s instantly more frustrated. The referee begins trying to touch base with Delilah to which she’s extremely uninterested with. )

Eve: THE REFEREE WAS VERY CLOSE TO A COUNT OF FIVE THERE! HE’S TELLING DELILAH SHE CAN DO WHATEVER SHE NEEDS TO DO IN ORDER TO WIN AS LONG AS IT’S WITHIN THE RULES OF THIS MATCH BUT— WAIT WHAT! 

DeadPrez: DELILAH ROSE JUST STRUCK THE REFEREE! YOU CAN’T DO THAT! AS THE REFEREE WAS TRYING TO TALK TO HER DELILAH ROSE JUST PUNCHED THE REFEREE AND AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT, HE’S CALLING FOR THE BELL! THIS ONE IS OVER!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HERE IS YOUR WINNER AS A RESULT OF A DISQUALIFICATION… DANIELLA ATLAS!!! 

(‘Bloodline’ begins to play as Delilah Rose looks upset. The look on her face is one of intense anger and frustration. Upon hearing the final result of the match along with the overwhelming amount of boos, Delilah turns to exit the ring– but just before she begins to exit through the ropes she turns back to finish what she started.) 

DeadPrez: WAIT A MINUTE, DELILAH ROSE ISN’T THROUGH HERE! DELILAH MOUNTS DANIELLA AND BEGINS FIRING AWAY WITH PUNCHES AND ELBOWS ATTACKING HER WITHOUT ANY CAUSE! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS EVEN ABOUT IN THE FIRST PLACE? 

Eve: DANIELLA IS BARELY EVEN CONSCIOUS SHE CAN’T EVEN DEFEND HERSELF! 

Gavin Kirkland: LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT! DELILAH IS MAKING SURE DANIELLA KNOWS WHO SHE IS AFTER TONIGHT. DELILAH IS MAKING SURE ALL OF EAW KNOWS WHO SHE IS! 

(‘Bloodline’ cuts abruptly and is immediately replaced by ‘Cypher’ as Delilah Rose rolls out of the ring, laughing as she turns back to see Daniella Atlas motionless as the referee and backstage personnel rush the ring to help. ) 

( The last shot we see is of Delilah Rose’s laugh turning into a more sinister grin, before the camera fades elsewhere. ) 

(The camera switches backstage, showing Jon Kelton pacing around, we already saw him earlier interrupting the celebration of Chef Viz, as he is next in line to go up against the Answers World Champion. He doesn’t look very pleased right now, as he stops, while inside the Devolution locker room, he turns and sees Delilah Rose walking in from her match just now against Daniella Atlas and she doesn’t look too pleased. In the corner, Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel are quietly sitting there and not looking too impressed either.)

Delilah Rose: I BLOODY HATE THIS! I HAD THE MATCH WON!

Pandora Paisley: You’re losing it love. Happens to the best of us, but seems like you can’t buy a win these days.

Delilah Rose: I don’t think anyone should be talking about wins here.

(Pandora slowly stands up and walks over to Delilah as they are now face to face.)

Pandora Paisley: Please tell me exactly what that is supposed to mean…. Flower?

(Delilah knows that when Pandora calls someone a flower, it is a derogatory remark, but before she says or does anything, Halsey Neel is right between the two.)

Halsey Neel: Are we really going to do this right now?

Jon Kelton: Considering we have bigger issues.

(Both Delilah and Pandora turn toward Jon as he places hands on his hips.)

Halsey Neel: Bigger issue?

Jon Kelton: What was that at King of Elite? Huh? There we are in a triple threat, you three walk out, and there is nothing wrong with that, of course. I don’t mind the help even though to be honest, I could have done it by myself.

(The three women then all fold their arms and tilt their heads as if collectively saying, “Uh huh” to Kelton. He catches this.)

Jon Kelton: :francis:

Pandora Paisley: What exactly are you getting at?  That you are upset we came out to help you out or that we think that maybe you could have used the help, love? Either way what you are not getting is that we made a pact to be a team and work together, that is exactly what we have done here, so why the long face? You are the number one contender for the Answers World Championship so seriously, knock it off.

Jon Kelton: Holdup…. I didn’t say I mind the help, but why did you three not even touch Daryl Kinkade? If I recall, he was in the match too and you three didn’t even lay a finger on him.

(The three ladies again all stare at him when Halsey finally breaks the awkward silence.)

Halsey Neel: Okay, listen. The biggest threat was Scott Diamond, okay? That bloody lad is huge and we needed to make sure that he was neutralized. Can you blame us for that? No. I don’t get nor understand why you are upset, Daryl Kinkade was just there, yes he was part of the match, but he was not the one that we needed to worry about most, Scott was. Are we in agreement, ladies?

Pandora Paisley: I think we are.

Delilah Rose: That sounds about right, yeah.

Halsey Neel: See? So, stop worrying about the silly shit and worry about the match that you have at Reasonable Doubt, along with what is going on with this Blind Faith thing.

Pandora Paisley: I think you need to trust us, really, that is it. Be smart about this Jon, you are really starting to get a bit paranoid. Daryl Kinkade is another competitor, and that is it. We went out there to make sure that you were taken care of, and instead you rather question us? Come on, love I would hope that you know us better than that, right?

(Jon pauses for a moment, he paces again, thinking to himself that maybe they are right, and he was indeed just being paranoid, not really thinking about the consequences here, but then again, he is always concerned about his career and the trust of his allies. Pandora comes up to him and places her hand on his chest, he looks into her green eyes.)

Pandora Paisley: Do you really think we would do you bloody wrong? We are your friends, we are your allies, we are here as on. Sure, Delilah and I just had a little tense moment, but that is what sisters do, mate. Right Dee?

Delilah Rose: Right, Pandy.

Pandora Paisley: See? So just relax, who cares about Daryl Kinkade, we were there for you, that was it, you are only. That is all we wanted from the very beginning, to see you as the World Champion. Is there something so wrong with that?

(Jon Kelton just shakes his head, now knowing any other way to really respond to that. He then turns to Pandora.)

Jon Kelton: I believe you, just been through some tough times lately that is all, I want this to work, and I also want this company to know that I am a Main Event talent and a future World Champion.

Halsey Neel: We all know that Jon, that is why we are all here to support you, that is what we have been trying to tell you this entire time. What we did was for you, no ulterior motives here, that is it. Why is that so impossible to understand? I mean seriously? Can we finally just get this behind us and concentrate on what is really important here?

(Jon pauses and then he nods, looking at all three women as they reassure him that nothing is going on and they are all on the same page.)

Jon Kelton: Yes…. I get it, sorry for thinking any other way, I know you ladies have my back.

The four members of Devolution then get all together and hug it out, making sure that everyone knows that there is nothing going on between them and the only thing they care about is the success of each other and helping o9ut one another when needed.)

(But then suddenly, the camera fades from the Devolution dressing room, to suddenly there is an altercation in the back. Referees, security, and officials are scrambling, running though the hallways whe3n the camera shows Solomon Stane grabbing one of the security guards and throwing him over some crate, we see a couple of wrestlers down, that being Jane Chrissly and Hardcore Luna after their match earlier. Chrissly though gets back up and starts fighting with Solomon Stane.)

Deadprez: WE HAVE A SITUATION IN THE BACK AND SOLOMON STANE IS PISSED OFF AFTER WHAT HAPPENED AT KING OF ELITE WITH DR. BETHANY BLUE WHEN HE WAS INJECTED WITH SUX AND SHE STOLE THE VICTORY! BUT BOTH JANE CHRISSLY AND HARDCORE LUNA HAD A TOUGH MATCH EARLIER AND THEY ARE BEING DESTROYED BY STANE!

Eve: JANE IS A TOUGH WOMAN AND SHE IS FIGHTING BACK, BUT STANE TAKES HER AND THROWS CHRISSLY INTO THE WALL! SHE RICOCHETS OFF AND FALLS TO THE FLOOR! HE NOW PICKS UP HARDCORE LUNA! HE IS CHOKING HER OUT AS HE LIFTS HER OFF THE GROUND!

Gavin Kirkland: HE IS GOING TO KILL HER! THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR ANYONE AND SHE JUST DEBUT EARLIER TONIGHT! SOLOMON STANE IS A MADMAN RIGHT NOW AND NO ONE CAN BLAME HIM FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM AT KING 0F ELITE BUT BEAT UP THE GUYS, NOT THE PRETTY WOMEN!

(Solomon Stane chokeslams Luna on a production crate knocking her out instantly, just then more security come out and jump Stane, trying to hold him back.)

Solomon Stane: ALL WILL BE DAMNED UNDER HIS WRATH!

(Security continues to try and take him down, but Solomon is launching one by one until officers step in, they start to tackle Solomon down, Alana Starr quickly runs in and starts yelling at Solomon….)

Alana Starr: I NEED YOU STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!

Solomon Starr: NOT UNTIL SHE SUFFERS!

Alana Starr: NO! NOT GOOD! YOU NEED TO STOP THIS OR I WILL HAVE TO SUSPEND YOU! AND THEN YOU WILL NOT GET THE CHANCE TO BE IN BLIND FAITH!

(Solomon stops for a moment and he stares at Alana Starr who is looking right at Solomon Stane. He then stops as the officials and officers start escorting him out…..)

Solomon Stane: YOU BETTER HAVE ME IN THE BLIND FAITH…. OR I SWEAR…. I WILL CRUCIFY THIS ENTIRE BRAND INCLUDING YOU!

(He doesn’t say another word and is taken off camera, the medical staff check on Jane Chrissly who is trying to push them away and Hardcore Luna who isn’t moving. Alana looks around at the carnage including the officials and security that went down with the incident too.)

Deadprez: Solomon Stane has lost it and I fear for Showdown if he doesn’t get what he wants. This is a man on a crusade and will do anything to get it.

Eve: I agree, and nothing is going to stop him if he doesn’t. I saw a very small sample of what he just did, that alone is terrifying.

Gavin Kirkland: Alana stood right up to him; I want to marry her.

(Alana Starr takes a deep breath and walks off as the camera switches back to ringside and Gina Romano ready to announce the competitors of the next match. )

(‘MELTDOWN’ by Travis Scott ft Drake plays as the crowd boos Jade Phoenix who walks out onto the stage with Damien Kutcher by her side.) 

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST….ACCOMPANIED BY DAMIEN KUTCHER…FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA…WEIGHING IN AT 160 POUNDS…..”RISING PHOENIX”….JAADDEEE PHHHOEEENNIIXXXX!!!!

(“KARATE” by BABYMETAL plays as Kasai walks out onto the stage ready for a fight with the look on her face. She makes hervway down the ramp with all eyes on Jade already in the ring.) 

Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM AMANI, KAGOSHIMA,  JAPAN….WEIGHING IN AT 145 POUNDS….SHE IS “THE HUNTRESS”…..KAASSAAAIIIII!!!!

Eve: And this match is now underway as Kasai and Jade meet each other in the center of the ring, AND KASAI IMMEDIATELY THROWS SEVERAL RIGHT HANDS AND KICKS TO THE LOWER BODY AS JADE IS TRYING HER BEST TO COVER UP BUT ISN’T HAVING MUCH LUCK IN DOING SO AS SHE BACKS HERSELF IN THE CORNER! KASAI IS STILL RIGHT ON HER WITH THE BLOWS AS THE REFEREE FORCES HER TO STEP BACK A LITTLE BIT CREATING A LITTLE BIT OF SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM! 

Deadprez: Kasai taking out a lot of frustration from how King of Elite went down losing to Miku Sakai and she’s on a mission in the early goings. She eventually backs up letting Jade step up to the center of the ring before she does and they quickly lock up into a collar and elbow tie up for early control over this match as these two are going to look to find the perfect opening early on, and it may be Jade who does as she pulls Kasai over and into a side headlock applying as much pressure as she can. Kasai tries her best to throw her to the ropes but Jade drops down to a knee not letting it happen trying to apply even more pressure on the headlock! 

Gavin Kirkland: Kasai though is able to quickly slip out of the side headlock and go around and behind, pulling Jade over into a waistlock, BEFORE TAKING HER DOWN AND OVER! Jade crashes right into the mat with the quick wrestling takedown, as Kasai steps back, and she goes to nail a stiff kick right into her abdomen but Jade is able to stumble right back up to her feet avoiding it, and she runs in for a huge bicycle kick to the face…

Deadprez: BUT KASAI MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!! Jade stumbles over and into the ropes, as Kasai looks to take advantage as she rushes in at her… AND KASAI GOES FOR A ROPE HUNG FLATLINER BUT JADE HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES, AND KASAI CRASHES AND BURNS INTO THE MAT AND HITS HEAD FIRST! Kasai hits hard, and Jade is going to take advantage of it, yanking her back to her feet and throwing her to the outside of the ring, letting Kasai hit hard to the ringside floor. 

Eve: Kasai is hurting early on within this match as she begins to pull herself back up to her feet with the help of the announcer’s table that we are at, as she turns her attention back to the ring… BUT JADE PHOENIX IS GOING TO TAKE FLIGHT AS SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM BEFORE GOING FOR A SUICIDE DIVE – ONLY TO HAVE HER HEAD KICKED RIGHT OFF OF HER SHOULDERS WITH A HUGE ROUNDHOUSE KICK BY KASAI!!! Jade looks completely out of it not having a clue on where she is at the moment. 

Deadprez: Right when it looked like Jade had all the momentum in this match, Kasai in a very aggressive way just took it right back as Kasai isn’t going to waste any time as she pulls the rope hung Jade out of the ropes and down to the ringside floor with her… AND SHE SENDS HER HARD INTO OUR TABLE FACE FIRST BEFORE DRIVING HER INTO THE RING APRON! Kasai is on a mission here almost dominating Jade at our ringside area here before throwing Jade back in the ring while looking over at Damien on the opposite side of the steps. 

(Damien has his hands up in innocence as Kasai is pretty much telling him to keep his distance.)

Deadprez: Kasai making sure that Damien doesn’t become a factor or something she has to worry about later as she slides back in the ring and is perhaps looking to put the finishing touches on this match right now as she measures up Jade from behind as she turns around to face her, AND KASAI…..I GETS HER IN POSITION GOING FOR “STARBOMB”….AND IT CONNECTS!!!! THE SPINNING CRUCIFIX POWERBOMB CONNECTS ON JADE AND HERE’S THE HOOK OF THE LEG FROM KASAI NOW FOR THE FIRST COVER OF THIS MATCHUP!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Jade still has some fight in her as she kicks out at two and a half and Kasai right away goes back on the attack and locks in a crossface almost immediately just wrenching back on Jade’s upper body and Jade is almost in a panic on what to do now just trying to scramble! Kasai is screaming at her to tap while Damien shouts some encouragement from the outside as Jade is trying her best to crawl her way to the ropes but Kasai is for sure making her earn every inch here…but can she get there and does she have the drive in her to do so? 

Eve: SHE BEGINS TO SLOWLY DRAG HERSELF TO THE ROPES INCH BY INCH….DOES SHE HAVE ENOUGH TO FINISH IT AND GRAB THE ROPES…YES SHE DOES AS SHE GRABS THE ROPE AND FORCES THE BREAK! Kasai right away lets go and drags her back to the middle of the ring getting her up and setting her up for another “Starbomb” by placing her between the legs – BUT JADE COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP!! There is some life in Jade as she runs and takes down Kasai with a leaping clothesline! She then delivers another one! Jade is feeling fired up here as she measures Kasai up….AND JADE DROPS HER WITH A SUPERKICK LIKE A SACK OF POTATOES BEFORE FALLING DOWN AND HOOKING THE LEG!! 

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!

Eve: KASAI KICKS OUT AT TWO!  Both women are quick to get back to their feet, as Kasai tries to take almost a desperation swing at Jade’s, but Jade ducks out of the way of it and steps behind AND INTO A SCHOOLGIRL PINFALL… BUT KASAI ROLLS OUT OF IT BEFORE THE COUNT IS MADE, AND A SOCCER KICK RIGHT INTO THE CHEST AT FULL FORCE BUT JADE DUCKS UNDER IT ONCE AGAIN AND SHE SCOOTS BACK UP TO HER FEET AS KASAI STUMBLES INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND SHE TURNS RIGHT INTO A STEP UP ENZIGURI BY JADE THAT DROPS HER DOWN TO A KNEE! Kasai got her lights turned off with that one falling to a knee in the center of the ring as Jade would take a couple of steps back and into the corner… AND SHE GOES FOR A RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE – 

Deadprez: BUT KASAI POPS UP TO HER FEET AND SHE JUMPS INTO THE AIR FOR A HUGE DROPKICK… ONLY FOR JADE TO CATCH HER BY THE FEET! Jade saw it coming, and Kasai crashed back first into the mat with Jade holding onto her legs… AND SHE BEGINS TO TWIST HER OVER AND AROUND TURNING HER ON HER STOMACH… BEFORE SITTING DOWN ONTO HER FOR A BOSTON CRAB! KASAI HAS NOWHERE TO GO, AS JADE WRENCHES BACK ON THE LEGS AND SHE ISN’T GOING TO LET KASAI HAVE ANYWHERE TO GO AS KASAI BEGINS TO TRY AND DRAG HERSELF TO THE ROPES NOW…BUT JADE DRAGS HER BACK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, WHAT IS SHE GOING TO DO??

Eve: KASAI SOMEHOW FLEXES OVER ON HER BACK AND USES HER FREE FOOT TO KICK HER STRAIGHT IN THE FACE! Jade stumbles back a few feet allowing Kasai enough time to get up to her feet and Jade charges at her – SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO A SMALL PACKAGE PIN FROM KASAI!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

Gavin Kirkland: JADE REVERSES THE PRESSURE OVER INTO HER OWN PIN!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

Eve: KICKOUT FROM KASAI AS BOTH WONEN RACE UP TO THEIR FEET, AND KASAI GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE BUT JADE FUCKS AND RUNS BEFORE SPRINGBOARDING OFF OF THE SECOND ROPE….BUT KASAI DRILLS HER IN MID AIR WITH A ATEP UP KNEE ACROSS THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE!! That sounded like a firecracker there from Kasai as Jade might be in some serious trouble here as Damien is trying his best to make some noise on the outside to help Jade realize the situation here. 

Deadprez: Jade turns around and Kasai pulls her by the arm and nails her with a ripcord knee that drops her to the mat. If she wasn’t in trouble before, she sure is now as Kasai is thinking of perhaps on how she wants to put this one away. Kasai now goes over to the corner and begins to ascend up to the top rope, she looks down at the motionless Jade on the may while balancing herself up top…AND KASAI LAUNCHES HERSELF HIGH IN THE AIR AND DELIVERS A PICTURE PERFECT MOONSAULT OFF THE TOP ROPE RIGHT ON TOP OF JADE! AND HERE’S THE COVER AS THAT’S GOTTA BE IT HERE! 

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Eve: AND JADE SOMEHOW SOME WAY GETS HER SHOULDER UP AND THIS MATCH CONTINUES! You can see the relief on Damien’s face at ringside as Kasai looks stunned for a second but quickly looks to go back on the attack thinking of what next to do here. She slowly pulls herself back to her feet and I don’t think Kasai is going to waste much more time here as she begins climbing up to the top rope, and if it wasn’t obvious, Kasai is looking to put Jade down for good this time. 

Deadprez: KASAI IS MAKING HER WAY UP TOP AND JADE PHOENIX HAS NOT MOVED AN INCH AS OF YET AS KASAI IS UP TOP AND SHE WASTES NO TIME DIVING OFF THE TOP ROPE – “KITSUNE’S BLESSING!!!” SHE GOES FOR HER MOONSAULT LEG DROP TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY!!

Gavin Kirkland: NOBODY HOME!! IT DOESN’T CONNECT AS JADE WAS JUST BARELY ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF HARM’S AY SAVING HERSELF JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!!!! JADE WAS JUST BARELY ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AS SHE PULLS HERSELF UP WITH THE ROPES AND THEN SHE HITS A SUPERKICK!!!! AS SOON AS KASAI STARTED PUSHING HERSELF UP SHE WAS DROPPED WITH A SUPERKICK BY JADE AND THAT MAY HAVE JUST KNOCKED HER LIGHTS OUT AS KASAI JUST COLLAPSES TO THE MAT! AND THIS MAY BE JADE’S GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY HERE, BUT THAT TOOK EVERYTHING OUT OF JADE AFTER EVERYTHING SHE’S BEEN THROUGH AND ALL THE PUNISHMENT KASAI HAS TAKEN OUT ON HER TONIGHT BUT SHE MAY VERY WELL JUST PULL OFF THE UPSET HERE AS SHE THROWS AN ARM OVER KASAI’S CHEST AND GOES FOR THE COVER GOES FOR THE COVER!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Deadprez: AND KASAI STILL GETS THE SHOULDER UP!! Kasai was able to kick out before three and this match is still on! I’m not sure how much Jade has left and you have to wonder if that was perhaps her best shot there. 

Gavin Kirkland: Jade slowly pushes herself back up to her feet and she is thinking of her next move now before she slowly drags Kasai back up to hers…BEFORE HITTING HER WITH A FOREARM TO THE JAW! Kasai is nearly dropped to the mat with that alone, BUT INSTEAD SHE RESPONDS WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN! JADE stumbles back a few feet, BUT SHE QUICKLY IS ABLE TO SWEEP KASAI’S LEGS BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES! JADE LOOKS FOR A RUNNING DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, BUT KASAI BARELY GETS OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE GRABBING JADE FROM BEHIND AND DELIVERING A GERMAN SUPLEX! JADE LANDED HARD ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD AS SHE SLOWLY PULLS HERSELF UP WITH THE ROPES WHILE HOLDING HER HEAD…..AND KASAI RUNS UP AND DELIVERS A SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX THIS TIME INFLICTING EVEN MORE DAMAGE ON THAT HEAD! Kasai right now is like a shark that smells blood in the water and victory just may be within reach as Damien once more tries to shout some encouragement at Jade inside the ring. 

(Damien tries to play up a distraction on the outside as Kasai throws Jade to the side for a second.) 

Eve: I think Damien knew that Jade was in some serious trouble there and knew that he had to do something right away in order to save the matchup and Kasai doesn’t look too pleased about this in the slightest before she runs and tries knocking Damien off of the apron, but Damien drops off before she could do so …. AND IT WAS JUST ENOUGH TIME TO DISTRACT KASAI AS JADE IS BACK UP AND ROLLS HER UP FROM BEHIND!! JADE IS LOOKING TO STEAL THIS ONE!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Deadprez: KASAI MANAGES TO KICK OUT BEFORE SHE BEATS HER BACK UP TO HER FEET…AND THEN SHE DELIVERS.A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE TO JADE! I DON’T THINK JADE EXPECTED THAT AND THANKS TO THAT SHE STUMBLES BACKWARDS INTO THE CORNER ONCE AGAIN!! AND NOW KASAI LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT AS SHE RUNS AT HER FULL SPEED BEFORE DELIVERING A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO THE JAW!!!! Kasai now sends Jade into the opposite corner with an irish whip and Jade hits the opposite corner hard! I don’t think Jade can really take much more punishment here, AND NOW KASAI CHARGES AT HER WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM IN THAT CORNER….

Deadprez: JADE STILL HAS SOME FIGHT LEFT IN HER AS SHE SIDESTEPS THE ATTACK AND KASAI RAN RIGHT INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!! Kasai turns around – AND AS SOON AS SHE DOES SHE’S MET WITH A RUNNING KNEE FROM JADE!!!! Kasai slowly stumbles back into the corner for a moment before walkin out and she just drops down to her knees! Her head whiplashed pretty hard off the turnbuckle there as she holds her neck in some pain right now! Jade rolls under the bottom rope now and gingerly begins to make her way up to the top rope! Jade seems to have something in mind here looking to take a huge risk and you gotta do that to beat someone like Kasai in her state of mind here tonight! Jade is up top….AND SHE GOES FOR “PHOENIX RISING!!!” SHE GOES FOR THAT INVERTED 450 SPLASH….

Eve: BUT KASAI GOT THE KNEES UP DRIVING THEM INTO HER RIBS!!! Jade decided to take a huge risk right there and it backfired in a huge way and it might just end up costing her the match! 

Deadprez: Kasai is now the one in complete control again here as Jade slowly is trying to stir back to her feet while holding her ribs in some serious pain before getting up to her knees….AND KASAI DELIVERS A RUNNING BACK ELBOW STRIKE TO THE FACE OF JADE AS SHE WAS ON HER KNEES! Jade is completely out of it as Kasai makes her way over to the corner and goes up top looking to try it again…..”KITSUNE’S BLESSING!!!!” THE MOONSAULT LEG DROP TO JADE AA KASAI FOLLOWS IT UP WITH THE COVER! YOU CAN PROLLY COUNT TO TWENTY!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!) 

(“KARATE” by BABYMETAL plays as Kasai stands up and gets her hand raised in victory.) 

Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…KAASSAAAIIIII!!!!!

Eve: Kasai picks up an impressive victory bouncing back from her loss at King of Elite against Miku. Jade gave her a nice fight but you could tell Kasai was just on another level tonight and nothing was stopping her from bouncing back and making a nice impression. Congratulations to Kasai on the victory here tonight. 

(The final shot is of Kasai celebrating her win backing up the ramp as Damien and the referee are checking on Jade inside the ring.) 

(As Showdown would focus its attention elsewhere in the arena, we heard the painful sobs and sighs of one particular female, as we followed her.)

Princess Candice: Ohhhhhh…. the pain…. the pain..😞😞😞!!

(Princess Candice was dramatically slumped over a chair, as she had lost to Bea Valentine. The pain in her voice was evident and clear nonetheless. She tried sitting up, as she looked at the mirror in her room. Glaring at herself. The mirror had a massive crack directly through the middle and all!)

Princess Candice: How did all of this go so wrong.. I was THIS 🤏 close to beating Bea Valentine, but the woman was immune to the sleeping spell of the apple! Do you know how heartless, and soulless you have to be, in order for that spell to have little to NO effect on you? I feel embarrassed and demoralized. I should be The Specialists Champion right now! 😪😪😪!!

(The depressed voice of Princess Candice hummed loudly throughout the room.)

Princess Candice: I believe that I am just ready to lay down and.. ✨️die✨️!

(Princess Candice dramatically fell back on the coach she was sitting on. She placed her hand over her face, but realized that it wasn’t in a comfortable position, so she moved it, and THEN pretended to be dead from there. She continued to pretend and play dead, up until something caught her attention..KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK. In a comedic way, Princess Candice’s eyes shot open..)

Princess Candice: Come in?

(The door opened as Candice sat up on the couch, thus to not embarrass herself from the entire situation. Alana Starr looked around the room at the dead flowers, there was no happiness in the room. And that was highlighted by the immensely absent vibes. No animals, a cracked mirror, the room even has an odd smell to it.)

Alana Starr: Uhh… What is going on here? I heard screaming outside the door for the last hour.

Princess Candice: Oh, I was just watching a movie.

Alana Starr: Are there any Disney movies with that amount of screaming?

Princess Candice: Don’t question me, please.

(Alana Starr sat next to Princess Candice, as she took a deep breath, collecting herself and the room. This place was supposed to be magical and filled with happiness, but it looks disgusting and horrendous.)

Alana Starr: Princess Candice…

Princess Candice: Yes?

Alana Starr: Is everything GOOD? Like? Are you okay?

(Alana emphasizes the concern for Princess Candice, and as the question was truly asked and presented in front of her…… she just let out a miserable sound, that not even an animal could rehearse.)

Princess Candice: No, nothing is okay right now. I have been on the hunt for championship gold for so long now, and King Of Elite was probably my closest opportunity to securing that! I know that I am The Chosen One, between everyone and everything. I am the one that was chosen to be a star, but.. It seems as if nothing has been aligning properly. So many setbacks, so much trial and error, there hasn’t been much room, nor any room at all for success! It feels like someone is reaching into my chest, and giving me hope and optimism, but at the most important part, THEY SQUEEZE THE LIFE OUT OF ME!! 😪😞!! I don’t know what to do, if something doesn’t get done quickly, I’m afraid that Disney is going to find a better money provider, and cancel me!

(With the words that Princess Candice stated, she almost took zero breaths in between any of it. Alana nodded, as she had the time to speak now.)

Alana Starr: Look, I think this is a massive overreaction. Disney may be one of the most cruel hearted organizations in the world, that wants to control your life.. consume your money, and everything else..

Princess Candice: HOW IS THAT HELPING ANYTHING?

Alana Starr: But they aren’t going to cancel you. You’re too GOOD to be canceled.

Princess Candice: Really? 🥲🥲?? You really think that? How are you sure?

Alana Starr: Ask yourself this question. What does Disney love more than anything?

Princess Candice: Mickey Mouse?

Alana Starr: Well yeah. But more than that, they love an underdog story. The person who may not be the biggest, smartest or prettiest in the room…

Princess Candice: You don’t think I am any of those? 😔??

Alana Starr: No, I think that you’re.. most of those. But that is besides the point, Disney wants to push underdogs that the people will love. You are in your own underdog story!! I mean come on, you came so close to being Specialists Champion. You made so many people a believer that night.

Princess Candice: So what you’re saying is, I did good? Really?

(Alana sighed, Candice really wasn’t getting information from any of her words, only continuing to get more and more affirmation instead of anything.)

Alana Starr: Yes, you did GOOD.

Princess Candice: That’s good to hear! But how does this peptalk do anything other than rejuvenate my confidence?

Alana Starr: Blind Faith.

Princess Candice: ?? What the heck is a “Blind Faith?” sounds spooky.

Alana Starr: I can assure you Princess Candice, that if you wish to reach that level. If you wish to push yourself to where you wanna be, you just have to trust me on this one.

Princess Candice: Okay.. It can’t get any worse than what happened at King Of Elite. I’ll take your word for it, Alana.

Alana Starr: GOOD. Now, do you need anything else before I go?

Princess Candice: Yeah actually, it’s uh, kind of embarrassing though..

(Princess Candice spoke lowly to Alana, as she wasn’t really hinting towards what it was.)

Alana Starr: What is it? You can tell me in this safe space of yours.

Princess Candice: Can I have a hug? 🥹 It’d make me feel so much better.

Alana Starr: Uhm, alright!

(Alana hugged Princess Candice, as Princess Candice felt a bit better from there, but with that said, Showdown would soon head elsewhere.)

(Showdown goes elsewhere as we pan and see none other than Kyra Phillips. She stood firm backstage, microphone tightly gripped in her hand, as she spoke.)

Kyra Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome my guest at this time, PJ Hendrx!

(PJ stepped into the fray of the screen, he was still taking in everything as he stood next to Kyra. The King Of Elite finals are still heavily in his memory.)

Kyra Phillips: So PJ, you had quite the run in this entire tournament, but unfortunately as the finals drew close.. you weren’t the one who came out on top. How are you feeling after that match that was absolute warfare?

(PJ knew the question was coming. That was included with a deep breath of reclamation, before he let it go.)

PJ Hendrx: You know, a lot of things went my way that night, and a lot of things didn’t go my way. But there’s no secret about it, I feel less than stellar physically, but mentally I’m still riding that high. And that’s the best case scenario for me. If you want the short story though, I’m beaten up, but the good thing is, I’m not beaten down. I’ve walked pain off like this before.

Kyra Phillips: Now that the general consensus of how you feel is closed out, you got so close multiple times, how do you feel you can get closer to that penultimate victory?

PJ Hendrx: I don’t wanna create the mentality that PJ can’t get the job done, and he only comes so close. And that is one of the things I throw into the fire to keep it burning even more. Bouncing back can be more fun than the climb up, maybe it’s just me heavily coping, but I don’t know, that win would have made me a made-man. But do I think in 2024 that is my last chance to become a made-man? No way. I have rocked with my chances. I ain’t treating any of them like my last, this one was just my biggest so far. And we need obstacles and roadblocks in the way like that. One that helps us know how to do better next time.

(PJ kept his mentality up, showcasing he wasn’t brought down or discouraged by none of that. He still stood firm and strong minded.)

Kyra Phillips: There’s still no denying that even with the loss in the finals, you are already on pace for an insane 2024. What’s the biggest difference that is going to make this year stand out from the last one?

PJ Hendrx: You know, I look at where I was last year around this time, and there’s a key to this. I’m not recreating the actions of last year, I don’t need to get into delusion, and lead myself to believe that. But there is something I can do, shoot higher than I did the year prior. That is exactly what’s gonna happen for me as well, I believe and trust so much in that narrative, that I just can’t sit and sour on something that has been done, finished. There’s no dictation nor work that I can do to fix what happened. But I can brush that off, and keep rocking forward. So if you want to know the difference between 2023 and 2024? mentality is a big focus. Another calendar year in EAW, another spin on the clock, and my mind is locked onto so much more important stuff now. I spent the entirety of 2023 getting myself to where I am now. 2024 is me getting myself up to where I’m going to be in 2025.

(PJ said confidently, showing that even though he was disappointed, he can’t really do much about it. Kyra nodded, taking in everything he had to say, before she spoke again.)

Kyra Phillips: Anything you would like to say to your opponents Joso and Alex Myers? 

PJ Hendrx: There is a lot to say about that. But they really got the most out of me, and I hope that I proceeded to do the same against them. But yeah.. I can say that we are all cut out for this. Just one of us wanted it more than the other, and that’s just gonna be what it is. 

Kyra Phillips: What else peaks your interest, now that your door is opened to ascend upon a new horizon?

PJ Hendrx: You know, one thing that really intrigues me? I was looking back at the replay, and overall heard the rumblings about “Blind Faith”. It can do a whole lot for my career, and that’s a good step in the right direction, I’m not calling my shots or anything, but if I get the cue to tap in, then that’s good enough for me. But you best bet, that bouncing back from this there’s not gonna be another Elitist who goes to work as much as I’ll be doing. I’m gonna get better and that’s just what’s gonna happen, there’s room for improvement, for sure. But that can be said for anyone, Kyra.

Kyra Phillips: With an optimistic output on your future, how do you intend to send this one off?

PJ Hendrx: Weeks are flying by as if months aren’t even happening, and then you come to the conclusion, and you’re like “damn”. Time is flying by so fast, you don’t realize it. We are already on the run to Pain For Pride, so these big matches are gonna have to be followed up with even bigger performances. I gotta pick myself up off the ground, because I didn’t lose hope or optimism in defeat. All I did was feel a little sore the next day. So you can best bet the train keeps rolling, we’re gonna get back to the top. Everyone who is riding with me, I’ll be going to war for them. If Blind Faith awaits me, or if it’s something else entirely, I’ll be ready when the catch is thrown.

(PJ would nod and set the tone, as he then left them room. As Kyra watched on, as the scene faded elsewhere to ringside with Gina Romano ready to announce the participants of the next match.)

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SET FOR ONE-FALL AND IS A NUMBER ONE CONTENDER’S MATCH FOR THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP!

(‘We Won’t Back Down’ by Ra plays as Mattias Burke comes out to the roars of the crowd. He takes a moment to embrace the crowd. He breathes in the overwhelming support but then snaps back into focus. He heads down to the ring, high-fiving the crowd but determined to win.)

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND…WEIGHING IN AT 185 POUNDS…HE IS “THE DEVIATION”…MATTIAS BURKE!

Gavin Kirkland: And what an interesting match this one will be! This is a man that can defy gravity and the odds! Mattias Burke has certainly been impressive in the last few weeks! He had a breakout performance against Adam Lucas and then teamed with Redwood to win a tag team match against Kutcher! He is determined to carry on that momentum and challenge Veena Adams! 

(He rolls inside the ring and looks at the crowd. He turns his attention towards the stage and awaits the next elitist. ‘We Won’t Back Down’ by Ra fades and is replaced by ‘Hard Out Here for a Pimp’ by Three 6 Mafia, Paula Campbell begins to play. The 1985 Fleetwood Brougham rolls out onto the stage, Damien Kutcher with Jade Pheonix bumping along to his theme. The crowd boos, but he doesn’t care. He steps out of the car and points at Burke as he heads down the ramp.)

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY JADE PHEONIX…FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE…WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS…’MISTER HUSTLE & FLOW’…DAMIEN KUTCHER!

Deadprez: When you talk about a man with a chip on his shoulder, look no further! Damien Kutcher has been pinned by Kirk Redwood before! He doesn’t just want to be number one contender, he wants to get revenge on his two opponents! We have seen what he is capable of before with impressive performances since his debut! Redwood and Burke need to watch out in this one! That is a man that will do whatever it takes to win!

(As Kutcher heads down to the ring, he takes a Mattias Burke mask off the head of a young fan and throws it on the ground. He then stomps on it before throwing it back at the kid. He sees a Kirk Redwood sign, snatches it and tears it in half before getting inside the ring. He laughs at Burke and taunts him but he’s interrupted by ‘The Dark Horse Always Wins’ by Blues Saraceno. Kirk Redwood comes out to the white smoke covered stage with mixed reactions from the crowd. He aims his fists at his opponents before stomping down to the ring.)

Gina Romano: AND THEIR OPPONENT…FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS…HE IS THE “UNKILLABLE”…KIRK REDWOOD!

Eve: But Kirk Redwood can endure anything! Like Burke, it was only a few weeks back that he put on the performance of a career against the current Answers World Champion! This is his first chance in a very long time at a number one contender’s match! He has come a long, long way and I don’t believe he’s going to let anyone stand in his way! He is dangerous, he is unpredictable and he packs one hell of a punch!

(Redwood enters the ring and just stares down his opponents. He gets right up in both of their faces, letting them know that he’s ready to fight. The ref tells them all to go to their corners and then calls for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gavin Kirkland: That’s the bell and this number one contender’s match is underway! You can see right here that Kutcher, Burke and Redwood are circling one another, perhaps waiting for someone to make their day and strike recklessly! AND KUTCHER DOES JUST THAT! He turns his attention to Kirk Redwood and looks for the clothesline! REDWOOD SLIPS UNDERNEATH AND DROPS HIM WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! A definite miscalculation from Kutcher right off the bat! 

Deadprez: There’s a smile on Redwood’s face! He saw that coming from a mile away! BURKE NOW RUSHES AT HIM! HE LOOKS FOR THE ENZIGURI! Redwood ducks right under it, again able to read his opponent like a book! Kirk grabs him by the waist…GERMAN SUPLEX! Once again, The Dog of War effectively countering his opponent! Again, a smile on Redwood’s face as he takes the reins this early in the match! But he needs to drop the smile and look towards the recovered Damien Kutcher! 

Eve: As Redwood turns around, Kutcher lunges forth with another massive clothesline! Once again, Redwood limbos underneath! BUT KUTCHER DOESN’T LET HIM COUNTER! CROSS-CHOP! He caught Kirk by surprise with that one, halting his momentum! Kutcher now seems to be the one in the comfort zone, as he lifts Redwood up for A SUPLEX! REDWOOD BRINGS A KNEE RIGHT ON HIS FOREHEAD! He lands but on his feet but keeps control of his opponent! He just unleashes a barrage of knees into Kutcher, almost punishing him for the suplex attempt!

Gavin Kirkland: Redwood has had enough of this and irish whips Kutcher into the corner! He starts walking towards his opponent, sinister thoughts stirring, BUT BURKE FROM BEHIND! The Deviation looks for a german suplex of his own on Redwood, but Kirk immediately breaks his grip! He gets him with an elbow right on the bridge of the nose before sending him into the same corner as Kutcher! RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT INTO BOTH MEN! BURKE’S HEAD SMASHES INTO KUTCHER’S!

Deadprez: I have never seen Redwood like this! In the past couple weeks, he has stepped his game to entirely different level! And it’s looking like it’s a level above both of his opponents! Burke is the center of the ring and Kirk is able to sniff out the opportunity for an early win…BLITZKRIEG BOP! The knee to the back of head finds nothing but air as Burke ducks it! He leaps to his feet…LOOKING FOR THE TORNADO DDT OFF THE REBOUND! But Redwood keeps his footing and jabs Burke in the ribs! HE LOOKS FOR A SUPLEX!

Eve: BUT KUTCHER NAILS HIM WITH A BICYCLE KICK! I don’t think he intended to bail Burke out there, but rather just take advantage of the opening! I could be wrong though as Kutcher actually helps Burke to his feet! He points at Redwood and Burke is nodding his head! I think we have seen an unholy alliance forged, at least for now! Burke throws the groggy Kirk Redwood into the corner! Kutcher lines up his shot…STINGER SPLASH!

Gavin Kirkland: It’s easy to forget that Kutcher is 240 pounds! And all 240 just crushed Redwood into the corner! Burke now looks to follow up! SHOTGUN DROPKICK! Now Kirk is just launched into those turnbuckles! This is smart right here! You have to take out the biggest threat early on in the match! Even if only one of these men are going to be crowned contender, it doesn’t hurt to fatten their odds! That is exactly what they have in mind as Damien now orders Burke to head to the top rope! He lifts up Redwood in the neckbreaker position…AND BURKE HITS THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! 

Deadprez: Redwood is feeling the pain now! And of course, Burke is looking for the cover after a maneuver like that! KUTCHER PUSHES HIM AWAY! Look at them, arguing over pinning rights in the middle of the ring! Things seem to be getting heated, but Kutcher cools it down! Him and Burke seem to come to some sort of agreement here before turning their focus back on Redwood! KUTCHER SUCKER PUNCHES BURKE! He slams down on him with a jumping clothesline and the Nigerian fans seem too not like that at all! Damien Kutcher pays them no mind, choosing to keep his focus where it needs to be!

Eve: He notices Redwood twitching so he stomps on him! He sees Burke doing the same, so he does the same! Kutcher wants to contain these two threats as much as he can! He grabs Redwood and throws him over the top rope, deciding to focus his assault on Mattias Burke! He grabs his arm and drags him up to a vertical basis…AND HE LOOKS FOR THE PUMPHANDLE SLAM!

Gavin Kirkland: But Mattias Burke slips overhead! A slick escape from this kid from Liverpool! HE CONNECTS WITH A BACKSTABBER! He knocks the air right out of Kutcher’s lungs with that one! He immediately follows up WITH A STANDING 270 SENTON! An absolutely amazing display of Burke’s athleticism! HE COVERS!

ONE!

TW-

Deadprez: Kutcher with the kick-out! Burke doesn’t seem like expected that to be the nail in the coffin anyways! Without a hint of a hesitation…HE LOCKS KUTCHER INTO THE DRAGON SLEEPER! Kutcher through, fighting back to the best of his ability! Burke is trying to further take away oxygen, trying to squeeze all the fight out of his opponent, but Kutcher manages to get the two standing! KIRK IS BACK UP AND HE LAUNCHES HIMSELF AT BURKE! RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! He knocked the block off of him there!

Eve: Redwood looks down at his two opponents, but locks onto Burke! He brings him back to his feet and gets him with a stiff slap in the side of the head! FOLLOWED BY A MASSIVE RIGHT HOOK! Burke is dropped down to the mat, looking like Redwood hit him with a freight train! Redwood takes advantages here, LOCKING BURKE INTO THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE! There is a rabidness to him right now, gripping Burke with everything he has! 

Gavin Kirkland: They might need to bring out the jaws of life! Redwood will not let go, no matter how hard his opponent struggles! Wait a moment…KUTCHER RETURNS TO THE FRAY WITH A JUMPING ELBOW DROP! The impact forces the submission to be broken up! He then throws Redwood back to the outside of the ring, wanting to focus on the very much weakened Mattias Burke! He grabs the arm once again…PUMPHANDLE SLAM! This time, Kutcher is able to hit it! He covers his opponent!

ONE!

TW-

Deadprez: This time it’s Burke with the kick-out! Kutcher is a lot more disappointed than Burke was earlier! He was hoping he could steal it right there! He delivers a nasty stomp right on the face of Burke before forcing him back up! He throws him into the corner and I do mean throws! Kutcher then lets a nasty chop fly right into the chest of Burke! You can see the pain shoot all across the face of Mattias! LOOK! He tries to get out of the corner…BUT KUTCHER HITS HIM ONCE AGAIN! I have to say, you cannot underestimate just how much a simple move like that can hurt, especially from a man of Kutcher’s stature!

Eve: You’re absolutely right, Burke’s chest is a bright red! Kutcher looks for the trifecta, BUT BURKE BOOTS HIM IN THE GUT! Kutcher is stunned, but only for a moment! FOREARM TO BURKE! Burke is sent right back into the corner! Kutcher cocks his arm back, looking for that third chop! BURKES ROLLS FORWARD AND UNDER! Kutcher hand smashes right off the turnbuckle and it could be broken with the amount of force put into that!

Gavin Kirkland: Kutcher recovers and unleashes a bicycle kick on Burke! Mattias is able to sidestep it…AND CONNECT WITH A KAWADA KICK! Kutcher is knocked right off his feet! But wait, Redwood comes back in the ring! Burke doesn’t cover Kutcher, seemingly sensing the presence of Redwood as he turns around to face him! Redwood points right at the young elitist, beckoning him to bring whatever he can to the former Unified Tag Team Champion! Burke obliged and gets him with a European uppercut! It only manages to stagger Redwood…

Deadprez: AND HE REPLIES WITH A STIFF SLAP UPSIDE THE HEAD! Burke is stunned by the blow but Redwood keeps egging him on! ROLLING ELBOW FROM BURKE! Redwood is brought down to a knee from the impact! A smile once again is on his face, this a man who relishes combat! He stands back up and tells Burke to come at him once again! BURKE LUNGES AT HIM AND THE TWO ARE NOW LOCKED IN A BRAWL! They are trading rights and lefts, and everything else they can!

Eve: KUTCHER GETS BACK UP AND DROPS THEM BOTH WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! He doesn’t seem to have a specific target in mind this time, instead grabbing both men by the head and lifting them up! HE HITS A DOUBLE SUPLEX! An absolutely astonishing feat of strength from Mr. Hustle & Flow! He isn’t here to play games though, he isn’t here simply for the clout, he is here to win! Burke seems to be the one worse for wear here as Redwood tries to get back to his feet! Kutcher seems to be counting on that though, watching and waiting for it! RIDIN’ DIRTY!

Gavin Kirkland: He looks for the Discus Elbow but Redwood leaps up with a knee! It catches Kutcher in the jaw, causing him to drop to the floor! Redwood once again, brings his opponent back to his feet and slaps him upside the head! Now he wants to have an exchange with Kutcher! Kutcher fires back with a massive chop to Redwood, but Redwood doesn’t fall! Instead he just stares down his opponent! HE CHOPS HIM RIGHT BACK! And the two are now exchanging chops! Each one has more power than the last!

Deadprez: Finally! Kutcher seems to have the advantage! He gets two in a row, as Kirk seems to be faltering! He looks for the third, BUT REDWOOD GETS HIM A HEADBUTT! HE THEN UNLEASHES A FURY OF JABS AND UPPERCUTS INTO THE TORSO OF KUTCHER! Burke tries to get involved, but Redwood gets him with a straight palm to face! He turns his attention back towards Kutcher, this time hooking his arms! BRAINDEAD BUSTER! HIS HEAD IS DRIVEN INTO THE AND THIS COULD BE IT!

ONE!

TWO!

THR-

Eve: Kutcher survives! Redwood doesn’t waste a moment going after Burke instead! He looks for an exploder suplex, but Burke elbows him in the side of the head! He ducks under the clothesline attempt and heads to the ropes! SPRINGBOARD CUTTER! Beautiful maneuver from The Deviation as he drives his skull into the mat! Redwood still tries to get back to his feet, using the ropes as a crutch! BUT BURKE HITS HIM WITH THE BICYCLE KNEE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! BLAST POINT! BEFORE HE CAN COVER KUTCHER ROLLS HIM UP!

ONE!

TWO!

T-

Gavin Kirkland: The desperate attempt doesn’t pay out as Burke kicks out! He immediately turns around…BLAST POINT ON KUTCHER! He might have just knocked all the sense right out of him! It’s now Burke’s turn for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THR-

Deadprez: Kutcher kicks out once again! This is some resilience on display! Burke seems to be dismayed now, but notices that Kirk Redwood has escaped to the outside! SASUKE SPECIAL! He does a cartwheel and then crashes down on his opponent! Burke is one of those competitors that is lethal from across the arena! He throws Redwood back inside the ring and climbs to the top rope! HE’S LOOKING FOR BRITISH AIRWAYS ON REDWOOD!

Eve: BUT HE’S INTERCEPTED WITH A MASSIVE UPPERCUT FROM KUTCHER! Imagine that, the rotation from that 450 and the force from the uppercut! That could cause whiplash! Burke could be concussed right now! Kutcher drags his opponent up to his feet and looks for the scoop slam! BUT HE CAN’T LIFT BURKE CAUSE REDWOOD IS HOLDING ONTO HIS LEG! He drops Burke and proceeds to wail on Redwood! He then turns his attention back on Burke, lining up his shot! RIGHT THURR! He gets him with the running knee strike, sending him to the outside!

Gavin Kirkland: He looks to do the same to Redwood, but Redwood ducks out of harm’s way! He locks in the sleeper hold on Kutcher! But Kutcher immediately drives him into the corner turnbuckle to break free! He stomps towards the center of the ring before returning to his opponent with A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! AND THEN THE BACK ELBOW! He throws Kirk back towards the center of the ring and proceeds to climb onto the top rope! WE! FLY! HIGH!

Deadprez: BURKE IS NOW THE ONE RUNNING INTERFERENCE! SPRINGBOARD CUTTER IN MID-AIR! Kirk escapes the crash-zone but Kutcher has been brutalized! Burke attempts to capitalize with the cover BUT REDWOOD PULLS HIM OFF WITH THE ANKLE LOCK! He may have just prevented Burke from being crowned the number one contender! BURKE ROLLS FORWARD, escaping the hold! He goes to take advantage with a roundhouse, but Kirk catches the leg and twists him around…GERMAN SUPLEX! 

Eve: BURKE LANDS ON HIS FEET! AND HE LOOKS FOR THE CRUCIFIX DRIVER! He tries to cover but Redwood immediately gets his feet on the ropes! Mattias Burke doesn’t give him a second to breathe, springing back to his feet and hitting him A HIDDEN BLADE ELBOW! That almost knocked Redwood’s eyes right out of his head! Burke of course, not done yet…he gets Kirk back to his feet…SNAP SUPLEX! He doesn’t let go, instead lifting Redwood back up to his feet! HE HITS ANOTHER SNAP SUPLEX! Back up once again, he looks to complete it! 

Gavin Kirkland: BUT HERE COMES KUTCHER! He swings at Burke, but Burke kicks out his knee! HE GRABS HIM WITH HIS FREE HAND! DOUBLE DTTS TO HIS OPPONENTS! What a combination from Burke and you can tell this crowd is getting behind him! He picks up Kutcher and puts him up in the electric chair position! I almost can’t believe Burke is able to lift him up like that! MATTIAS BURKE IS LOOKING FOR FATAL DEVIATION! 

Deadprez: Kutcher brings a fist right down on the head of Burke! He keeps going until he’s dropped down to his feet! Damien now looks for the Ridin’ Dirty, but Burke ducks under it! HE LOOKS FOR THE GREETINGS FROM LIVERPOOL! BUT DAMIEN SHOVES HIM AGAINST THE ROPES! Off the rebound he gets right in the chin with the SPIN KICK! Kutcher sees that Redwood is down, he sees that Burke is down…and now he wants to finish this!

Eve: He goes over to Redwood in the corner and just starts stomping! He keeps up this onslaught until Kirk appears to go limp! He turns his attention back towards Burke, who seems to be slowly rising back to his feet! Kutcher aims, he shoots…HE SCORES WITH THE DIRTY SOUTH! The flying superkick connects with Burke and I think I saw a tooth fly out into the audience! Damien Kutcher looks for the cover and this has to be the end!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

…………

(Right before the ref’s hand hits for the three, he notices that Mattias’s leg is on the ropes. He calls off the cover and Kutcher turns around to see a smiling Redwood.)

Gavin Kirkland: No way! Redwood put the leg of Mattias Burke on the ropes to get the rope break! He could have broken up the cover a different way, but it seems that wants Kutcher one on one! You can see Kutcher is pissed off, thinking that he just put this one away, but he nods at Redwood! He grabs Burke and throws him out of the ring! It looks like Kirk Redwood and Damien Kutcher are about to do this mano y mano!

Deadprez: Maybe Kirk loves to fight a little too much! He should have taken advantage where he could have! KUTCHER GETS HIM WITH A MASSIVE CHOP! Redwood goes to swing, but he gets another! He stumbles into the corner where Kutcher is letting them fly! WAIT! KIRK WITH THE UPPERCUT! He throws Kutcher now into the corner and chops him! He brings his all the way and hits him with the force of a nuclear bomb! Kutcher recoils in pain! Redwood isn’t done! He looks for a right hook…BUT KUTCHER CATCHES HIM WITH HIS OWN!

Eve: This isn’t a wrestling match right now! This is a brawl! He looks to capitalize with the Capoeira Kick…BUT REDWOOD LEANS BACK TO AVOID IT! He then smacks Kutcher in the back of the head with a stiff slap! It seems to enrage the big man more than hurt him! He turns around to unleash THE RIDIN’ DIRTY BUT REDWOOD KICKS HIM THE STOMACH! Kutcher doubles over from the impact, allowing Kirk to capitalize WITH A MASSIVE HOOK TO THE FACE!

Gavin Kirkland: That punch nearly takes down Kutcher, but somehow he manages to hold himself! He uses the ropes to keep himself standing! Redwood rushes at him BUT TAKES AN UPPERCUT! Kutcher somehow, still able to fight on! He follows that up with a big forearm, managing to knock Redwood off his feet! There’s a look of desperation and hunger in the eyes of Kutcher as he waits for Redwood to get back to his feet!

Deadprez: He’s stalking his opponent, waiting to connect with The Dirty South! HE GOES FOR IT! REDWOOD ROLLS FORWARD AND UNDER! The Dog of War runs over to the ropes and takes flight! .50 CAL! THE SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH KNOCKS THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS RIGHT OUT OF KUTCHER! Kirk with the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘The Dark Horse Always Wins’ by Blues Saraceno plays as Redwood jumps up to his feet. He almost seems in disbelief as he looks down at Kutcher.)

Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP…THE ‘UNKILLABLE’…KIRK REDWOOD!

Eve: All of these men deserve praise here, but Redwood was undeniable tonight! Every time that Burke or Kutcher threw something at him, he kept on fighting! If this is who Veena Adams has to face at Reasonable Doubt, then she should be very worried about keeping that championship!

(The camera fades to the backstage area.)

Adam Lucas sits down with Mikaela Street

(The scene opens in what looks like Adam’s home that he shares with Bethany, Adam sat on the sofa, with Mikaela Street taking the armchair. They have a camera crew as well filming the whole event, Adam taking a sip of water knowing this interview wasn’t going to be easy.)

Mikaela Street: Adam, first of all thank you for inviting us into your beautiful home.

Adam Lucas: My pleasure Mikaela

Mikaela Street: I’m sorry but there is no easy way of kicking this off…

Adam Lucas: Just ask your questions Mikaela, it’s fine.

Mikaela Street: OK, well it’s now a few days removed from your two hundred- and thirty-two-day Answers World Championship reign coming to an end at King of Elite. The obvious question has to be how you are bearing up, considering the title was such a big deal to you, the culmination of a dream?

(Adam doesn’t answer straight away and prefers to digest the question first. Even though, and with a slight smile he replies.)

Adam Lucas: I think if there was one thing, I made pretty clear the week before King of Elite, it was that losing the title wasn’t going to destroy me. As Viz said many times, so many people have lost a title and then headed for the hills, not able to deal with the defeat, but I was never going to end up like that. Yeah, of course it smarts, it hurts to not have the belt resting on the sofa beside me as a symbol of what I achieved. But sometimes you have to reflect on what you did achieve. And like you say, seven months, and a defense in the Extreme Elimination Chamber isn’t too shabby, is it? Sometimes, the stars align from someone other than you, and I have to accept that last Sunday, then aligned for Viz.

Mikaela Street: Would you care to elaborate on that a little?

Adam Lucas: Sure. Viz made it clear that the match being in Johannesburg would be a factor, and how he would be doing this during Black History Month. He told me that the whole arena would be willing him on, and that would be like a superpower to him. And I have to accept that all those things were a factor. Like I said… the stars aligned, and I didn’t have enough to do anything about it.

Mikaela Street: Do you think then, if this match hadn’t been in Johannesburg, the result would have been different?

Adam Lucas: Any answer to that Mikaela is just going to be an opinion, and on this occasion, his opinion was proven right. There’s no point trying to make excuses of it, it’s just the way it was.

Mikaela Street: And what about the match itself, do you think you could have done anything different. Two falls to one shows that it came down to the narrow margins

Adam Lucas: Yeah, I think it did. Could I have done anything differently? It’s difficult to say Mikaela. I’ve said many times that I don’t believe I am anything like the finished article, so many times in time, I’ll be the one with the edge. Viz also said that there was a chasm between us, and if I didn’t prove I was better than him on that night, I DID prove that the differences between us are paper thin. At one all, that match could have gone either way, and I hope Viz agrees with that. But he got it done, and I applaud him for that. I think the show of respect between us at the end of the match made it clear that I hold no hard feelings towards him, and I hope he has a fantastic title reign. I never said he wouldn’t be an amazing Champion, and I hope he now goes on to precisely do that, elevate that title still further, and be the champion that Showdown needs.

(Mikaela pauses for a moment, looking at her notes before continuing.)

Mikaela Street: So, by the sounds of that, no plans for you to ask for an immediate rematch?

(Now it is Adam’s turn to be thoughtful before he responds.)

Adam Lucas: Let me make it as clear as I possibly can Mikaela. If Kennedy Street believes that a rematch is best for Showdown, then I will be ready, no question about it. I know how this business works, and I’m not going to start making demands, especially when Jon Kelton won a number one contender’s match which rightfully should make him next. If I’m back of the queue right now, then that’s up to me to change that. And I’m sure Kennedy and I will be having a chat about things soon enough.

Mikaela Street: So, if a rematch isn’t on the cards for Adam Lucas, what IS next?

(Adam smiles, he’d gone over that question many times himself.)

Adam Lucas: I honestly don’t know Mikaela. I mean, you saw a ‘trade’ teased at King of Elite between Kennedy and Captain Charisma, so maybe that involves me. I’ve learned not to be surprised by anything that happens within these corridors. But like I said, I’m not going to scream and shout and demand what happens next. I’m happy enough for now to see how the cards fall. And anyway, as you probably know, the demands on the world champion are off the chart. Everyone wants a piece of you, especially at these major events. It will be nice to just step back for a little while and recharge.

Mikaela Street: I’ve a feeling you might not get that opportunity

Adam Lucas: Yeah, I think I agree.

(They share some laughter, Adam showing that if he had been in the doldrums about the defeat he wasn’t now and was looking at things with crystal clarity.)

Adam Lucas: But yeah, I mean now even though I’m not the Champion, the philosophy is still that I want to be facing the very best this company has to offer. I see Terry Chambers has just returned and so it would be nice to face him again, especially to show him how much I have improved since we last met. It will still be nice to face Daryl Kinkade again to get that ‘Asterix’ removed from my victory over him. And then of course, there is the small matter of Kassidy Heart.

Mikaela Street: Kassidy? You still want that match after what happened to your wife?

Adam Lucas: That matter won’t be over until I do Mikaela. It HAS to happen, and I think it HAS to happen for both our sakes. But we’ll see… I’m just saying to the powers that be, let’s do it and get it done

Mikaela Street: Speaking of your wife…

Adam Lucas: Thought this might come up

Mikaela Street: You did say to ask my questions.

Adam Lucas: Yeah, I did.

Mikaela Street: I’m afraid the camera’s caught what happened after the match, and it seemed to many that Bethany was scolding you after the defeat. I mean, you’d just been through hell, and on social media, the fans were not forgiving of your wife’s reaction.

(Adam sighs, but knew if he didn’t answer, it would just leave more questions.)

Adam Lucas: Look, Beth wasn’t happy, I can’t deny that. But as for ‘scolding’ me, that’s just people’s imagination getting away from them. I’ve said it before and I say it again, people do not see Beth and I at home because it is none of their business, but if they did, they wouldn’t be making these claims. The footage was basically someone angry because I’d lost a World title, nothing more. Angry at the situation, not me.

Mikaela Street: But you have admitted before that you and Bethany have different ‘ideals’ on how to conduct yourselves in this company. So, and I have to ask, was she saying that you should have thrown away your morals to keep the title?

Adam Lucas: Look, I’m not going to deny that she has a different way of doing things that I don’t agree with, and she doesn’t agree with my methods. Who’s wrong?

Mikaela Street: What do you mean?

Adam Lucas: She was recently Universal Women’s Champion, and I have only just lost the Answers World Championship. BOTH of us have succeeded. Does Beth wish I was different when I enter a ring, yes. But she understands that I’m not for changing.

Mikaela Street: But there are those that claim there is tension in the relationship. What do you say to those people?

(Adam laughs again.)

Adam Lucas: I say what relationship doesn’t have its disagreements. No one needs to worry. We’ll be ok.

Mikaela Street: So, everything’s OK?

Adam Lucas: Absolutely.

(Mikaela takes some more notes, before asking her final question.)

Mikaela Street: Sorry to take it ‘personal’ Adam, but I had to ask.

Adam Lucas: I understand, it’s fine.

Mikaela Street: My final question is simple. You’ve just lost the World Championship…

Adam Lucas: Thanks for reminding me again

Mikaela Street: Sorry…

(Adam holds up his hands to show its ok, before allowing her to continue.)

Mikaela Street: People have been saying it is only a matter of time before you become World Champion again. I want to know, however, what if you were never champion again. What if, pardon the pun, this was YOUR level, and there was no ‘Next’.

Adam Lucas: That’s a really good question

Mikaela Street: Thank you very much.

Adam Lucas: I’ve always said that I wanted to be the best Elitist I could be, and if this is it, then I achieved that goal, didn’t I? My parents never claimed I’d ‘make it’ in this business, but I’ve been a World Champion, and no one can take that away from me. If this is as good as it got, I’ve beaten some of the biggest names in the business, been King of Elite, Hardcore Champion, and World Champion. Some will never get that far, so yeah Mikaela, I’ve done what I said it would. But…

Mikaela Street: But?

Adam Lucas: I’m not just starting my career now. I’ve tasted the dizzying heights, and you know what. NOW, I want more. THIS is just the beginning Mikaela. THIS isn’t over.

(He points directly at the camera.)

Adam Lucas: Chapter One was captivating. Now for Chapter Two.

(Adam smiles, before his signature wink towards the camera.)

Mikaela Street: Thank you so much for your time Adam, I’m sure we’ll see each other on Saturday Night Showdown.

Adam Lucas: You bet Mikaela… and thank you.

(Adam leans forwards and the two shake hands, as the scene slowly fades to commercial break.)

(As it comes back from commercial break, ‘STFU!’ by Rina Sawayama begins to play through the speakers as the crowd gives a mixed ovation to IDOL-GUN’s Miku Sakai, who makes her way to the ring by herself. She is on her phone, taking selfies on her way to the ring, getting the best lighting possible.)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST…REPRESENTING IDOL-GUN…FROM FUKUI, JAPAN…SHE IS MIKU SAKAI!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: The always self-absorbed and vulgar Miku Sakai makes her way down the ramp. She is someone that you’d like to introduce to mum, but the moment that she opens her mouth, you begin to regret your decisions.

Eve: Some fans like it. Some of them hate the way that Miku Sakai carries herself. She’s a former Unified Tag Team Champion, Specialists Champion, Empress of Elite finalists. A future World Champion. She’s had opportunities for the title. The last one being at House of Glass with then Universal Women’s Champion, Kassidy Heart.

Deadprez: At King of Elite, she would defeat Kasai one-on-one and I feel like this was something that Miku needed to place herself back on track and maybe, get herself back in title contention. Tonight, she is stepping into the ring with another Elitist who could be a future World Champion. But, fell short at getting the opportunity to do so at King of Elite.

(‘Kamikaze’ by RedHook begins to play through the speakers. Once more, the crowd has a mixed ovation for Daryl Kinkade, who looks to be quite serious – almost like he has a chip on his shoulder due to King of Elite.)

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…FROM NORWICH, ENGLAND…WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS… HE IS ‘THE KINK OF ELITE’…DARYL KINKADE!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Like you said, DP! Daryl Kinkade fell short at becoming the number one contender for the Answers World Championship. That match was won by Jon Kelton, but Daryl wasn’t on the receiving end of the pin fall.

Eve: Fortunately, he has that to look over. Still, I believe that Daryl Kinkade can be a World Champion. He’s been blessed with opportunities this season like being Captain of Showdown’s Brand Warfare team, like facing Adam Lucas at Midsummer Massacre, the Extreme Elimination Chamber and being in matches like at King of Elite. I just think that he needs that extra oomph that is going to take him there. He’s got all the tools, but I feel like something’s missing.

Deadprez: One of the more interesting things happens to be with what is the connection between Daryl Kinkade and The Devolution? That’s something that I hope to see at some point. But, as of right now, we got a hell of a main event!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gavin Kirkland: AND, MIKU SAKAI LAUNCHES HERSELF AT DARYL KINKADE! SHE CONNECTS WITH LEFT AND RIGHT PUNCHES, TAKING HIM TO ONE OF THE CORNERS!

Eve: BUT, DARYL KINKADE TURNS HIMSELF AROUND, SWITCHING POSITIONS WITH MIKU SAKAI! NOW, IT’S MIKU THAT HAS HER BACK AGAINST THE CORNER AS DARYL BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH SOME PUNCHES TO ONE-HALF OF IDOL GUN! Daryl grabs Miku by the pigtails, yanking her out of the corner! He positions her in a front headlock as he drapes one of her arms over the back of his neck! It seems like he’s going to go for a suplex!

Deadprez: Nope! Miku Sakai manages to drop her feet down to the mat! She tries to battery ram Daryl Kinkade to the ropes, but Daryl seems to be a bit on the heavier side for the former Specialists Champion! She drops to a lower level as she tries to battery ram Daryl still! BUT, DARYL BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH SOME LEFT AND RIGHTS TO THE SPINE OF MIKU! COMPLETELY, MIKU COLLAPSES TO HER KNEE SAS DARYL TAKES A STEP BACK BEFORE CHARGING TOWARDS HER AND CONNECT WITH KNEE STRIKE AS MIKU IS TAKEN TO HER BACK! DARYL RACES FOR THE COVER!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTWWW—

Gavin Kirkland: NO! Miku Sakai kicks out! She is not ready to go down whatsoever! Daryl Kinkade sits Miku up before grabbing her in a chin lock as he rises to his feet with Miku still in the lock! But, Miku begins to press her elbow to the chest of the former National Elite Champion! She continues to point her elbow, pressing it against the chest of Daryl! She adds in more pressure with each elbow, just hoping that he releases her! Instead, he grabs her arms, crossing them in an ‘x’ position before taking her back with a straightjacket suplex! Daryl has a beautiful bridge applied as he holds Miku there for another cover attempt!

OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTWWWWW—

Eve: No! Miku Sakai with another kick out! Her and Daryl Kinkade race to their feet for control of this match up! Miku is still feeling the effects of the straightjacket suplex as Daryl manages to deliver a knee to her gut, getting her in a bent position! He pulls Miku closer to him before hoisting her up and connecting with a kneecap brain buster! The knee collides with Miku’s shoulder as she goes down! Daryl manages to get control of Miku’s arm as he forces her up to her feet! Midway, he gives a twist of the wrist as he takes Miku’s arm to her back!

Deadprez: But, Miku Sakai manages to counter the wrist lock with a wrist lock of her own as she manages to take Daryl Kinkade’s arm back! Daryl reaches back and gets her in a headlock, but Miku manages to slide out of the headlock! She grabs Daryl by the waist and pushes him towards the horizontal set of ropes! She connects with an O’Connor roll up! She has Daryl by the tights as she looks to make quick work in this match!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTWW—

Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade counters by rolling himself out of the O’Connor roll attempt! He has Miku Sakai by her waist and takes her back with a release German suplex! Miku goes back as Daryl finds a way back to his feet! He connects with a dropkick as he sends Miku stumbling back to one of the corners! Daryl goes right after her, looking to connect with an uppercut! But, Miku manages to get her feet up as she kicks Daryl in the spine, sending him forward! It seems like Miku has found her opening here! She sits herself up on the top rope as she waits for Daryl to turn himself around! She jumps off the top rope and nails Daryl with a missile dropkick as that sends him down!

Eve: Daryl Kinkade begins to find up to his feet, but Miku Sakai charges right after the former National Elite Champion, taking him down with a clothesline! Daryl goes down, but he picks himself back up again as Miku connects with another clothesline! Daryl goes down, but he picks himself back up as Miku connects with a superkick as that causes him to take a knee! Miku looks to take Daryl down with a knee — but Daryl manages to catch her knee! Miku is shaking her head no! She is pleading for Daryl to put her foot down! But, Daryl with a wicked smirk on his face —

Deadprez: Daryl Kinkade connects with a dragon screw leg whip as he sends Miku Sakai to her side! Miku is clutching her leg in pain as she finds herself in a crawling position, holding onto her leg! Daryl quickly follows that by connecting with a basement dropkick to her skull! This turns Miku to her back! Daryl connects with a standing shooting star press as he lands on the ribs of one-half of IDOL-GUN! Daryl goes for another pin fall attempt!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTWWWW—

Gavin Kirkland: A kick out by Miku Sakai! Daryl Kinkade gets Miku by her already messed up pigtails as he gets her up to her feet! Daryl looks to get her into position for a standard suplex, but Miku is not going to let that happen! She drops to a knee as she connects with a jawbreaker as that sends the former National Elite Champion back! Miku follows that up with a sliding dropkick as she takes Daryl down to one knee! THEN, SHE IS QUICK TO CONNECT WITH A LOU THESZ PRESS AS SHE BEGINS TO CLAW THE EYES OF DARYL! ‘CATCH SCRATCH FEVER’ FROM MIKU! DARYL IS TRYING TO GET AHOLD OF MIKU’S ARMS, BUT MIKU IS TOO RAPID FOR HIM WHEN IT COMES TO CLAWING!

Eve: Eventually, Daryl Kinkade does manage to get Miku Sakai off of him! But, Miku connects with an enziguri as she takes Daryl to his side as he falls to it! Miku finds her way back to her feet as she stalks Daryl back to his feet! As soon as Daryl is at a good height, Miku connects with a jumping snapmare as she takes Daryl in front of him! Then, Miku follows that up with a sliding clothesline to the back of his head! Miku gets right back up as she waits for Daryl to show some signs of life before following all of that up and connecting with monkey flip, sending the Brit back as he lands on his tailbone!

Deadprez: Miku Sakai gets in front of Daryl Kinkade before taking him down with a meteora as she hooks him by the legs!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTWWWW—

Gavin Kirkland: No! Daryl Kinkade manages to shove Miku Sakai off of him! But, Miku tries to stay on the offense as connects with a knee strike, trying to send Daryl back, but Daryl manages to catch her knee! Now, we see that Miku might have been regretting that move! She is telling Daryl to put her knee down, but the former National Elite Champion has other plans! HE PICKS HER UP AND TAKES HER BACK WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX AS MIKU GOES TUMBLING BACK! MIKU TRIES TO FIND HER WAY BACK TO HER FEET, BUT DARYL GOES RIGHT AFTER CHARGING WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK AS MIKU CRASHES TO THE CORNER! NOW, WE SEE DARYL WAITING FOR MIKU TO TRY TO FIND HERSELF TO A VERTICAL BASE BEFORE CHARGING TOWARDS MIKU AND NAILING HER WITH A YAKUZA KICK AT THE CORNER! This sends the former Specialists Champion forward as Daryl nails her with a hip toss, sending one-half of IDOL-GUN to her feet! Wait, Miku manages to land on her feet, but she has possession of Daryl’s arm as she pulls him over and connects with an arm drag, sending him sliding across the ring!

Eve: Miku Sakai looks to keep the pace going as she tries to connect with a clothesline! But, Daryl Kinkade ducks the clothesline! He grabs Miku by that same arm and connects with an arm DDT!

(There is some rumbling with the crowd as the cameras pans to the ramp where three-fours of The Devolution — Pandora Paisley, Halsey Neel and Delilah Rose are seen coming down the ramp. The crowd doesn’t seem to like it one but, but the three women don’t pay any attention to them. Once they make it down the ramp, the three of them begin to talk amongst each other about something that is left undetected.)

Deadprez: Wow, look at who has joined the party? The Devolution made their presence known in this match up.

Gavin Kirkland: At King of Elite, I had assumed that they were there for Jon Kelton in the Triple Threat to determine the number one contender for the Answers World Championship. It wasn’t until after the match, where I realized that Daryl Kinkade might have some role in all of this? But, this is all confusing.

Eve: The women all looked at Daryl Kinkade and just nodded at him. Now, people have had their own interpretations on that situation. But, this is an eyebrow raise to me.

Deadprez: DARYL KINKADE MANAGES TO GET MIKU SAKAI BY THAT SAME ARM THAT HE CONNECTED THE ARM DDT ON AND FLIPS HIMSELF AROUND, SO THAT HE APPLIES THE FUJIWARA ARMBAR ON MIKU! WE SEE THAT MIKU BEGINS TO CRY OUT IN PAIN AS DARYL PLACES MORE PRESSURE ONTO THAT ARM! I don’t think that the presence of The Devolution has phased him. It seems like he’s continuing with inflicting as much pain on Miku as he possibly could! The referee is going down to Miku’s level, asking if she wants to submit! But, Miku says something in Japanese and I suppose, the referee is going to assume that Miku said “no.”

Gavin Kirkland: Look, I may have skipped my Duolingo lessons this week, but I think that there may have been a very specific f-word that could make someone like Drake King cry before the “no.”

Eve: You do Duolingo?

Gavin Kirkland: Look, I just want to be able to understand the very different languages and customs of the EAW Elitists. We got a bunch of colorful people with all sorts of ways of expressing themselves. I just want to be able to understand it.

Eve: Miku Sakai is using her only available arm to try to get to the ropes, but Daryl Kinkade has done a fantastic job with holding her back, preventing any sort of movement! It seems like Miku might need to think of a different approach here —

Deadprez: IT SEEMS LIKE SHE TOOK YOUR SUGGESTION, EVE! MIKU SAKAI MANAGES TO TAKE DARYL KINKADE’S SHOULDERS TO HER OTHER SIDE AND CONNECT WITH A CRUCIFIX PIN! IS SHE LOOKING TO STEAL THE VICTORY HERE?!?!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade finds himself back into position with that Fujiwara armbar! It’s not his signature submission, which has a bridge applied with this Fujiwara armbar! BUT, MIKU SAKAI MANAGES TO TURN HER BODY AROUND, REACH OVER AND CLAW DARYL IN THE EYES! THAT IS A TOTALLY ILLEGAL MANEUVER RIGHT THERE! THIS CAUSES DARYL TO CHECK HIS EYES AND MAKE SURE THAT MIKU DIDN’T RIP ANYTHING OUT! But, this was something that Miku needed to get herself out of that predicament! The referee is now confronting Miku about it, telling her to keep this match as clean as possible! In response, Miku does the whole ‘pie face’ thing and gets out of his way!

Eve: Miku Sakai delivers a massive knee to the stomach of ‘The Kink of Elite’ before rebounding off the horizontal set of ropes and connecting with a spinning neck breaker on Daryl Kinkade, taking him down! Miku finds herself back to her feet and manages to stop Daryl from doing the same thing by getting on his back and connecting with a sunset flip, taking the former National Elite Champion down! Miku is going for the cover once more!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Deadprez: Daryl Kinkade with the kick out! Miku Sakai felt like this match should have ended a long time ago! But, this is nothing more than the cockiness radiating off one-half of IDOL-GUN! We see Miku rising up to her feet once more as she stalks Daryl up to his feet! Miku rushes forward to him — ‘Cuck Killer’ — the double knee face breaker! NO! DARYL MANAGES TO HOLD ONTO THE LEGS OF MIKU AS SHE GOES SLAMMING DOWN, HITTING THE BACK OF HER HEAD IN THE PROCESS! DARYL STILL HAS POSSESSION OF HER LEGS AS IT SEEMS LIKE HE’LL BE GOING FOR ANOTHER SUBMISSION HOLD! I THINK THAT HE’S LOOKING TO APPLY A FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK ON MIKU! MIKU IS SHAKING HER HEAD NO! SHE KNOWS THAT THE LAST THING THAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN!

Gavin Kirkland: Miku Sakai manages to twist Daryl Kinkade around, creating a bit of distance! But, Daryl goes racing after, taking her back with a forearm to the face! But, Miku returns the favor by connecting with a forearm to his face! Daryl connects with a forearm once more! Miku responds by doing the same thing! Both of them want nothing more than to take the other one back! MIKU SPINS HERSELF AROUND BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM SMASH AS SHE TAKES DARYL DOWN! MIKU JUST DROPPED DARYL! DARYL IS SHAKING HIS HEAD, TRYING TO PROCESS THE SITUATION AROUND HIM!

Eve: But, it seems like Miku Sakai is not going to give him that fraction of the time! She grabs him by the nape of his neck as she throws him to the nearest corner! She raises her boot, pressing it against the turnbuckle as she throws his head against her boot! BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE MIKU IS NOT DONE THERE! MIKU BEGINS TO BASH HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE AT THE CORNER! MIKU IS MORE THAN FIRED UP! BUT, DARYL MANAGES TO CATCH AND PREVENT HIMSELF FROM HIS HEAD BEING BASHED! HE CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW, TAKING MIKU BACK! THEN, HE JUMPS ON TOP OF THE TURNBUCKLE! HE FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A MOONSAULT AS HE TAKES MIKU DOWN!

Deadprez: HE GOES FOR THE PIN ON MIKU SAKAI! IS THIS GOING TO BE IT??

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO! MIKU SAKAI COUNTERS WITH A ROLL UP OF HER OWN! SHE MANAGES TO TAKE DOWN BOTH OF DARYL KINKADE’S LEGS BACK, TIGHTENING THAT PIN!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Eve: No! Daryl Kinkade manages to get himself out of the hold! He finds himself back to his feet before Miku Sakai and connects with a step up enziguri as that takes Miku down to one knee! Then, Daryl follows that up with pulling her in a front headlock, taking her up and connecting with a brain buster! But, it seems like Daryl is more than keen to end this match here! He calls for the end of this match as that garners a mixed reception from the crowd tonight! He gets Miku up to her feet once more! He hoists her up as he is looking for ‘A Beautiful Lie’ — the crossed leg fisherman’s buster!

Deadprez: NO! MIKU SAKAI MANAGES TO DROP HERSELF DOWN! SHE PROCEEDS TO ROLL HERSELF OUT OF THE RING! SHE KNEW WHAT IT MEANT TO BE ON THE RECEIVING END OF THE FINISHER, SO SHE IS DOING WHAT SHE CAN TO KEEP THIS MATCH GOING FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE DARYL KINKADE IS NOT IN THE MOOD TO WAIT FOR MIKU SAKAI! HE LAUNCHES HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE AND NAILS A FOREARM TO MIKU, DROPPING HER DOWN TO THE FLOOR! Daryl is starting to feel good about himself! He gets Miku and sends her head first against the barricade! Miku drops down as she looks to be in some pain at the moment! She tries to find herself back to her feet as Daryl goes running towards her, nailing her with a running European uppercut! This causes Miku to collapse down! We see that Daryl is placing his foot against the neck of Miku and I don’t think that the crowd likes this!

Eve: Daryl Kinkade has his arms up, basking in the reception of the crowd! He is egging them on, encouraging the negative reception! This man does not care whatsoever! He crotches down to Miku Sakai’s level, trying to ‘encourage’ her to get back in this match! He’s even slightly slapping her on both of her cheeks, trying to get her to wake up! This seems like nothing more than mind games from ‘The Kink of Elite.’

Deadprez: BUT, MIKU SAKAI SPITS ON THE FACE OF DARYL KINKADE! BUT, DARYL RETURNS THE FAVOR BY KICKING HER IN THE FACE AS THE BACK OF HER HEAD COLLIDES WITH THE BARRICADE! THAT BUMP SEEMED EVEN MORE HARSH THAN BEFORE! DARYL PICKS UP MIKU FROM UNDERNEATH HER CHIN! HE THROWS HER LIKE A RAG DOLL ACROSS THE RINGSIDE!  IT’S ALMOST LIKE MIKU WEIGHS NOTHING!

(Pandora Paisley looks at the situation with wide eyes, almost like she’s surprised by the entire thing. Delilah Rose is whispering something to Halsey Neel, who nods in agreement.)

Gavin Kirkland: She’s 110 pounds from her profile on the EAW site. That’s almost like nothing, DP. Although, it did get a reaction over my purr-fect Pandora Paisley, who has been nothing more than a sweet angel with observing this match.

Eve: Well, regardless, a woman should not be handled like that by a man! Miku Sakai manages to stumble back against the corner, but Daryl Kinkade charges right after her, nailing her with a forearm smash as she tilts back over the barricade, but she manages to keep herself from tumbling over! Daryl manages to grab Miku by her pigtails as he slams her on the edge of the apron! This causes Miku to stagger back, BUT DARYL KEEPS A GOOD HOLD OF HER BEFORE HOISTING HER UP AND CONNECTING WITH SOME SORT OF FLAPJACK AS MIKU’S FACE LANDS ON THE EDGE OF HE APRON! THIS CAUSES MIKU TO FALL BACK!

Deadprez: Daryl Kinkade has been looking good in this portion of the match! He has not given Miku Sakai any breathing room! I don’t understand how the referee is just letting all of this happen, but he seems very lenient when it comes to this situation at ringside! Daryl gets Miku and slams her back against the edge of the apron! He connects with a knife edge chop to the chest of the former Specialists Champion! Miku just screamed in response! I can’t imagine how that must feel! Daryl shushes the crowd as they happen to do that before connecting with another knife edge chop to Miku’s chest, causing her to collapse down, but she is still hanging onto the bottom rope!

Gavin Kirkland: The other hand is placed on her chest, trying to block any more chops to the chest! I mean, it seems like it’s such a waste of hands. Perhaps, I could be of some assistance and —

Eve: Sit back down, Gavin! Not every country we go to is not going to be able to handle you at your worst.

Deadprez: Not even the U.S. can handle you at your worst, Gav.

Gavin Kirkland: Okay, fine! But, Daryl Kinkade is getting Miku Sakai on the apron! Now, he joins her on the apron and I’m not sure what he is looking to do, BUT HE GETS MIKU IN A POWERBOMB POSITION! DARYL GETS HER UP AND CONNECTS WITH A SIT OUT POWERBOMB ON THE APRON! Miku’s back contorts in response! She is holding onto it in pain as Daryl rolls her back inside the ring! It seems like Daryl is racing for the top rope as he looks to already be planning the end of this match! HE SEES THAT MIKU IS IN PERFECT POSITION AS HE FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS ON THE FORMER SPECIALISTS CHAMPION! HE LANDS RIGHT ON TOP OF MIKU AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER! COULD THIS BE IT??

OOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

TT—

Eve: Miku Sakai with the kick out! Miku lives in this match up as Daryl Kinkade shakes his head! But, he knows that with someone like Miku, he is going to need to think of an even better way to take her down! He gets himself back up as he looks to get Miku into position for ‘A Beautiful Lie’ again! Daryl did attempt to go for his finisher a bit earlier into this match, but Miku was able to get herself down and out of the way! Now, it seems like Daryl might be looking to make sure that this move connects this time around! But, Miku drops down and connects with a jawbreaker as that sends Daryl back! Then, Miku runs after Daryl and connects with a somersault clothesline as that takes him to his back!

Deadprez: We see that Miku Sakai is connecting with some powerful punches to the face of the former National Elite Champion! Miku is not looking to hold back whatsoever! She is more than fired up and ready to fight back! She rises back to her feet and delivers a battlecry that gets the crowd hyped up! She waits for Daryl to rise back to his feet as she connects with a superkick as that takes him back! THEN, SHE PULLS HIM CLOSER IN A FRONT HEADLOCK POSITION! SHE DOES THE ‘SPIN AROUND’ MOTION WITH HER INDEX FINGER BEFORE SPRING BOARDING TO THE ROPES TO THE TURNBUCKLE AND OFF THE ROPES AND CONNECTING WITH A TORNADO DDT THAT TAKES DARYL DOWN! MIKU FINDS HERSELF BACK ON HER FEET! IT LOOKS LIKE SHE MIGHT BE GOING FOR THE TOP ROPE HERSELF!

Gavin Kirkland: It looks like Miku Sakai realizes that she might need some big move, if she wants a shot at keeping Daryl Kinkade down! We saw how brutal that shooting star press was from Daryl! But, what does Miku have in store to even that odd?

Eve: IT SEEMS LIKE MIKU SAKAI IS LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH SOMETHING, BUT I’M NOT SURE WHAT EXACTLY? SHE DOES A ‘SALUTE’ GESTURE WITH HER HAND TO HER FOREHEAD BEFORE FLYING OFF THE TOP ROPE AS MIKU LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A DIVING HEADBUTT TO DARYL KINKADE!

Deadprez: BUT, DARYL KINKADE MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY! DARYL MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS THAT HIGH-RISK MOVE MIGHT BE SOMETHING THAT MIKU SAKAI MUST BE REGRETTING RIGHT NOW! I THINK THAT MIKU MIGHT BE OUT AFTER THAT MOVE! BUT, DARYL ROLLS MIKU ONTO HER STOMACH AND NOW, I THINK THAT WE’RE GOING TO BE SEEING ‘SHUT UP, BRUV’ — THE CROSSFACE THAT HE LIKES TO USE TO END HIS MATCHES SOMETIMES! IT MIGHT BE THE ONE MOVE THAT COULD END THIS MATCH RIGHT NOW!

Gavin Kirkland: But, Miku Sakai raises her head up! She is still alive in this match somehow as she is screaming in pain! Daryl Kinkade is demanding for her to submit to him! But, Miku knows that she is not going to go out like a b-word! She tells Daryl the f-world and then, you afterwards. I think that you can all piece together exactly what was said! I’m trying to be respectful as we head the show. I mean, the people in Niger have been so respectful to us.

Eve: I mean, that’s a nice way to look at that, but I agree. They have been very nice to EAW as we continue on with this international tour. But, as we focus back into this match, we see that Miku is still scrambling to get to the bottom rope! She is panicking, knowing that the longer that she is in this move, the more likely that she is going to pass out to the crossface! Miku is going to need to think of something —

Deadprez: MIKU SAKAI JUST BIT THE HAND OF DARYL KINKADE!  Now, that’s a heck of an approach to the crossface! This causes Daryl to release her hold on Miku! Miku creates a bit of distance! Daryl goes right after her with a giant clothesline, but Miku manages to grab his arm and then connect with a face wash to the ropes! This takes the former National Elite Champion down! MIKU WAITS FOR DARYL TO FIND HIS WAY UP AS MIKU RUNS TOWARDS HIM, BUMPING HIM TO THOSE HORIZONTAL ROPES BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN O’CONNOR ROLL! BUT, DARYL MANAGES TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY! MIKU GOES ROLLING BACK AS DARYL CONNECTS WITH A GIANT KNEE AS THAT TAKES ONE-HALF OF IDOL-GUN TO HER BACK!

Gavin Kirkland: Now, it seems like Daryl Kinkade is more than ready to end this match! He gets Miku Sakai in a front headlock as we’re more than ready to see ‘A Beautiful Lie!’

Eve: BUT, LOOK AT THIS! MIKU SAKAI WAS PLAYING POSSUM! SHE CONNECTS WITH A FRONT SOMERSAULT AS SHE SWEEPS DARYL’S LEG IN THE PROCESS! SHE ROLLS DARYL TO HIS BACK! I BELIEVE THAT’S A GANNOSUKE CLUTCH OR A SOMERSAULT CRADLE WITH A BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE! SHE HAS DARYL WHERE SHE WANTS HIM!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘STFU’ begins to play through the speakers as Miku Sakai races out of the ring before Daryl Kinkade could get his hands on her. She exits from the opposite side where the women of The Devolution were watching the mat as she has her hands raised by the official.)

Gina Romano: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…MIKU SAKAI!!!!!!

Deadprez: A Gannosuke Clutch? Miku Sakai had to think outside the box to put down Daryl Kinkade! It worked out for her! Miku seems to be on a bit of a roll as she got a victory over someone who is more than poised to be a future World Champion! Even with The Devolution at ringside!

Gavin Kirkland: I think everyone was waiting to see if The Devolution would find themselves getting involved, but they’ve found themselves perfectly still as they observed this match. I thought that Daryl Kinkade did a fantastic job with keeping Miku down as long as he possibly could, but Miku is sneaky as she is crafty.

(Daryl Kinkade can’t seem to believe what just happened. He is in complete shock that Miku Sakai had gotten the victory over him. A match that he believed that he should have had in the bag. He looks at three-fourths of The Devolution at ringside. All three of the women have nothing, but serious stares. The three of them shake their heads as Pandora Paisley gestures for Delilah Rose and Halsey Neel to follow her to the back.)

Eve: This is all still strange. It seems like we may or may not be in the beginning stages of this saga and it’s something that we’re all going to keep in tune with. But, congratulations to Miku Sakai on her victory!

(The camera fades to the final commercial break of the night.)

(As Showdown comes back from a commercial break, “Her” by Megan Thee Stallion plays throughout the arena, the beautiful General Manager, The “Flawless Sexy Diva” Kennedy Street slowly makes her way to the ring flanked by her bodyguard, AJAX and her assistant GM, Alana Starr on her other side.  She gets to the ring as AJAX opens the ropes for her as she and Alana step in.)

Deadprez: And now we are going to find out what Blind Faith is. Everyone has been waiting for this moment and our General Manager, Kennedy Street promises that this is going to change the landscape of Showdown.

Eve: Kennedy Street has given us some mad scientist matches before, she is a borderline genius, and it is hard for me to say that, but when it comes to Kennedy, anything is impossible.

Gavin Kirkland: I can’t get over how beautiful Alana Starr is, my future wife.

(Kennedy gets in the ring, circling around a little before she looks out to the crowd and smirks, Alana hands her a mic as she wastes no time speaking, her theme slowly fades.)

Kennedy Street: Kennie loves Africa and Niger loves Kennie!

(The crowd boos but some cheer at the gorgeous General Manager as she smiles, Alana Starr claps while AJAX watches.)

Kennedy Street: Thank you Niger for the warm welcome, the Nigerian people are the kindest, nicest, and most obnoxious Kenie has ever met! But Kennie loves you!

(Now the crowd boos as she laughs some but quickly shuts it down when she starts to speak.)

Kennedy Street: Enough of the warm pleasantries, so what the world has been asking is simple, what is The Blind Faith? See, Kennie has made it a habit to be groundbreaking and intuitive, at the same time, taking aspects of what other brands have done and perfected them. We have seen this in wrestling before, because as most of you know, Kenie wrestled for fifteen years starting at the age of 17, stepping away from the ring in early 2022. A two time World Champion, a fifteen time tag team champion, 9 singles belts under my reign, one of the absolute best in the ring with the quickest feet and strongest legs, honey, but that all started in a promotion that closed its doors in 2011 called the SWA.

(Some fans cheer remembering the old SWA and how it closed thanks to mismanagement.)

Kennedy Street: At the time, when Kennie started, it was a male dominated sport, we were used for our bodies, Kennie was a sports entertainer, not ever considered a wrestler. They held me down, never gave Kennie her proper respect, but one thing that the SWA was known for, their innovative matches and one of them was a version of what Kennie is bringing to Showdown, which Kennie calls The Blind Faith. Voltage has done something similar in the past but in tournament style, with the winners getting a shot at tag team championship, but not here. See, Blind Faith is a simple concept with a twist, 16 wrestlers are chosen at random to team up with each other and compete. But this is NOT a tournament.

(The crowd now looks very intrigued as Kennedy smirks just at the peak of their interest.)

Kennedy Street: What Kennie is going to do is drop 16 names in a hat, they have already been picked, and will be chosen at random, the matches will be chosen at random and they will ALL have stipulations that will be drawn at random, that may be different from the other three. These matches will be contested AT Reasonable Doubt. Then, the eight winners at the end of the night will compete in the Blind Faith Brawl to determine the winner. What exactly is that? It’s a bring your weapon Rumble, where two start and every two minutes another one joins, and it will be contested inside a steel cage. The ONLY way to get eliminated? Is to be thrown OVER the cage and to the floor until there is only ONE person left and they will get their choice of their shot at either the Answers World Championship OR the National Elite title at THE Grand Rampage.

(The crowd explodes in cheers.)

Deadprez: WOW! What a concept, did you hear that!? Blind Faith is all about can you trust your partner to work together, the tag matches will each have their own stips drawn at random and the final match is a Rumble style match with 8 wrestlers inside a steel cage and the ONLY way to win is to throw them over the top of the cage!?! That is completely insane!

Eve: It really is and Kennedy Street again has shocked the world and is showing exactly why she has Showdown standing out! This is a huge opportunity for 16 wrestlers on the roster!

Gavin Kirkland: And she has made it5 that these 15 Elitists get an opportunity that some of them would normally not get! Blind Faith is going to be amazing!

(Kennedy looks over at Alana and nods.)

Alana Starr: And with such an incredible announcement, what I have here is the name of every Elitist on the Showdown brand with the exception of four, Chef Viz, Jon Kelton, Veena Adams, and Kirk Redwood. So now, as we are about to announce the names of the 8 teams that will compete in the Blind Faith and the 16 Elitists that will participate…. Here is the first…..

(But before Alana could say anything, ‘A Cruel Angel’s Thesis’ by Yoko Takahashi begins to play as the crowd boos, Kennedy has an annoyed look on her face as Usagi Senshi walks out. Alana Starr tries to calm Kennedy down while Usagi makes her way to the ring.)

Deadprez: And here comes Usagi Senshi! Who doesn’t seem to be very happy after what has occurred at the King of Elite where she was unsuccessful in defeating Minerva for the Universal Women’s Championship. She looks very angry and determined but maybe interrupting the General Manager was not the way to go.

Eve: She definitely should have picked her spots, but maybe she wants an audience when the General Manager is in front of everyone here tonight.

Gavin Kirkland: Looking beautiful as ever, Usagi is definitely disappointed to say the least.

(Usagi rolls into the ring after grabbing a mic, her theme dies down as she walks up to Kennedy but is blocked by Alana Starr.)

Alana Starr: That was not a GOOD move on your part to interrupt Kennie and her speech, just as we were about to reveal the teams for Blind Faith!

Usagi Senshi: Yeah, as you can see, I have a lot of care written on my face. I want a rematch with Minerva. Both of you know that I should have beaten her.

Kennedy Street: Should have, honey? You didn’t and that was the second try you had at her, Kennie is done giving out tries. Now, coming out here and confronting us as Kennie is ready to make some pretty huge announcements is very stupid. But Kennie is definitely a woman that always likes to be fair and knowing how you feel right now, as Kennie has been there before, maybe we need to be a little sympathetic. So, how about we do this and….

(But before Kennedy could continue, she is again interrupted by this time “Karate” by BabyMetal, when the fans stand up, KASAI slowly walks out as Kennedy this time sighs, she wastes no time walking down to the ring.)

Eve: And now here comes KASAI and she is not happy either after what happened against Miku Sakai. Seems like she is coming out here to share her grievances as well!

Deadprez: I mean, there should be a line already in place ready to come out here if that is the case, we saw Solomon Stane earlier destroying property and beating up wrestlers and officials at the same time, what do you expect, Showdown right now is volatile.

Gavin Kirkland: And it shows the passion here, for those that don’t get it, do not understand what these Elitists go through, and the thing is, I have this like Japanese fetish, so I am good with this.

Eve: Really.

(KASAI enters the ring, her music fades as well, she too doesn’t look very happy as she walks up to Kennedy Street and Alana Starr, though she looks over at Usagi Senshi who is also not too thrilled that she took her spotlight as well.)

KASAI: Since we are going to talk about second chances, how about I get a rematch with Miku Sakai, everyone knows that she barely defeated me, that she basically fell right, and stole the pin from me. Like her, I want a rematch!

(Kennedy just shakes her head.)

Kennedy Street: Of course you do honey, just like Usagi, you both want rematches because there is some sort of this entitlement that you feel earns it. If you two would have just stayed in the back, then maybe the opportunity in Blind Faith would have given you the chance for your names to be drawn. Now, Kennie could be a bitch and pull both of your names out and not have to worry about any of this.

Alana Starr: It is within her right.

Kennedy Street: Or…. Kennie could be the General Manager that she is and be fair to everyone. See, Usagi and KASAI, you two are special talents, but coming out here and acting this way, well it is a bit beneath you, honey. Now, Blind Faith is about trusting each other, it’s about can you look at the other person and ask f they are willing to put their differences aside to be able to get to the Battle Brawl, and win a chance at gold, right?

(KASAI and Usagi Senshi do nothing, but stand there staring at the General Manager. She then turns to Alana and reaches out her hand, Alana then hands her two names.)

Kennedy Street: All of these teams will be drawn by random, except for one. YOU TWO.

(Usagi Senshi and KASAI look at one another before then turning to Kennedy.)

Usagi Senshi: WHAT!?!

KASAI: I WANT MIKU SAKAI! THAT IS ALL I CAME OUT HERE FOR!

Usagi Senshi: I WANT MINERVA!

(Alana then draws two more names and hands them to Kennedy Street.)

Kennedy Street: See, Kennie doesn’t care what you want, it’s what you earned and right now, I was going to mention the whole field,. But since you two wasted my time and TV time, I only have enough on air to mention two teams, and with that said, you two are going to team with each other in Blind Faith and your opponent’s draw at random?

(Alana Starr shows the first name to Kennedy Street who smiles.)

Kennedy Street: CAROLINE!

(The eyes of both women widened as the crowd erupts in cheers and boos, she then gets the next name….)

Kennedy Street: And at Reasonable Doubt, the other person you will be facing that is teaming with Caroline?

(Kennedy Street starts to giggle.)

Kennedy Street: ADAM LUCAS!

(Kenedy drops the mic and walks past both women with Alana and AJAX as “Her” starts to play throughout the arena leaving Usagi Senshi and KASAI baffled, before then they turn at each other and get face to face glaring in each other’s eyes.)

Deadprez: WHAT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! NEXT WEEK KENNEDY STREET WILL REVEAL THAT LAST SIX TEAMS AND THE NAMES OF THOSE COMPETING IN THE REST OF THE BLIND FAITH, BUT WHAT WE KNOW ALREADY IS THAT ONE MATCH IS MADE, THESE FOUR INDIVIDUALS WILL GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO FACE EACH OTHER AND THE WINNERS WILL ENTER THE BATTLE BRAWL RUMBLE AND SEE WHO IS ABLE TO SECURE A TITLE MATCH FOR THEMSELVES!

Eve: A lot has happened tonight, but the bombshell was dropped and now both Usagi and KASAI are going to have to find their Inner “Warriors” within themselves and see if they can get along against the team of Caroline and Adam Lucas!

Gavin Kirkland: I wish I was Adam Lucas!

Deadprez: With that said…. Goodnight everyone and thanks for joining us on Showdown! We will see you next week!

(KASAI and Usagi Senshi continue to stare each other down as Kennedy smiles with her crew walking to the back, ready for what other surprises will occur in Blind Faith at Reasonable Doubt.)

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Written by Mikaela Street

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