Mikaela Street
(EAW intro plays)
(Showdown opens up with a recap of the show last week. Silas World comes out, celebrating their wins but also damning Charlie Marr for interfering, as Kennedy then comes out and says that Donovan still has to defend his title one more time at Fighting Spirit, against none other than Charlie himself. Roberto de la Rosa defeats Shio Corin. Auburn is informed that her Unique Opportunity will be a shot at the Specialists Championship. Miku Sakai defeats Grace de Luca. Nikki Kimura has an interview with Kyra Phillips about her next step. Kelton and Bronson meet up again and are able to make up after what has happened. Cody Maverick defeats SORN to defend the National Elite Championship. Alana Starr announces that at Fighting Spirit a N1C for the Answers World Championship will go down between TLA, Ryan Wilson, Jon Kelton and Bronson Daniels. And finally in the main event, after various twists and turns, Kelton is able to defeat Donovan Duke. Veena later comes out, that after various years in the business she truly wants to become a world champion, with Milli coming out as well to interrupt her and saying that she respects her dream, but she herself also wants to be the Answers World Champion. It is only when Kennedy comes out that Milli Banks and Veena Adams will face off with a chance of also getting a N1C and be inserted into the Answers World Championship match at Pain for Pride.)
(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 The O2 Arena in London, England. Fireworks are shooting out of the stage and the whole crowd can be seen cheering and being excited for the show. The camera ends up panning over to the commentary table with Deadprez, Eve and Gavin Kirkland as the commentators start talking.)
Eve: WELCOME EVERYONE… TO SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN!
Deadprez: WE ARE NOW HEADING TOWARDS FIGHTING SPIRIT WITH A LOT OF THINGS IN THE LINE FOR EVERY SINGLE ELITIST AS THEY TRY TO FIGURE OUT THEIR PATH TO PAIN FOR PRIDE!
Eve: But for tonight, we will see more of our talented wrestlers go out there and wrestle as always! We will see Shio Corin face off against Grace de Luca, as well as Miku Sakai fight against Harper Lee!
Deadprez: Cody Maverick will have another open challenge for his championship against Roberto de la Rosa and in the main event, we will see Ryan Wilson and TLA face off against Veena Adams and Milli Banks!
Gavin Kirkland: AND YET AGAIN JUST LIKE LAST WEEK, WE OPEN WITH SILAS WORLD ONCE MORE, WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
(“Another World” by Gojira plays throughout the arena as Silas Mason walks out, he is led by Donovan Duke, Harper lee, Brianna Hill, and Ronan Malosi. Silas World slowly make their way to the ring while the crowd boo loudly.)
Deadprez: And here come Silas World and I imagine after last week, they are not very happy about everything that happened. Things did not go their way.
Eve: I t definitely did not, and Silas knows that maybe his grip since Grand Rampage is starting to slip.
Gavin Kirkland: Slipping away, I think this makes them even more dangerous!
(Silas World all enter the ring. As the theme dies down it is Silas who has the mic. The crowd is booing immensely.)
Silas Mason: Ther first thing I need is for all of you to shut the hell up and show us the respect that we deserve, London!
(The crowd continues to boo loudly.)
Silas Mason: I am sure that all of you are happy about the evets that have been going on the last few weeks since the Grand Rampage. Donovan Duke was robbed last week, and the fact that he even has to defend the championship against Charlie Marr right before Pain For Pride is absolutely ridiculous and ludicrous. The fact is that there is a concerted effort by the General Manager to take us down and it will not work! Harper Lee will have gold. Brianna Hill HAS gold. Ronan Malosi is a NEW man. Finally, Donovan Duke will survive Fighting Spirit AND go on to Pain For Pride and beat whoever it is that Kennedy Street wants to put out here!
(The boos continue to get louder, and it seems like Silas Mason doesn’t care. Harper takes the mic.)
Harper Lee: Professional wrestling seems to have forgotten respect. They have forgotten wrestlers like me and Donovan that have put in all the work, done it all right, and still are not given our flowers! Veena Adams comes back, a woman that has been nothing but a mean girl to every single one of you and what do you do? Cheer!? Charlie Marr? Cheer? Do you know how pathetic it is when these people have done nothing but talk down to other Elitists, rob them of their moments and been pure menaces and yet you ingrates cheer them. You should be ashamed of yourselves! Why? Because we are supposedly the big bad evil? Know we are the necessary one!
(As the boos even get louder, Brianna Hil takes the mic.)
Brianna Hill: This is sad. We are the reason why Showdown is the best brand, why everyone wants to face us, why are names and athletes are plastered all over the damn promotional material! That is what’s most important and you people and those in Showdown fail to recognize this. It has been a rise in what Silas World has become and there isn’t anyone that will stop us. Harper will teach Miku a lesson, I will defeat Auburn Ware. Donovan Duke will make it to Pain For Pride as the Answers World Champion, and finally Ronan Malosi is going to show everyone that he indeed is a changed man with Silas. At this point, you people have nothing!
(The crowd continues to boo as Ronan Malosi takes the mic, but he doesn’t have much to say.)
Ronan Malosi: Charlie Marr…. You thought what I did to you that put you on the shelf for months was bad? That is nothing compared to what I am going to do to you the next time I get my hands on you.
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
(Donovan Duke takes the mic, as the Answers World Championship sits comfortably on his shoulder. He is not happy.)
Donovan Duke: I am sure that all of you had that feel good moment watching last week when I was robbed thanks to Charlie Marr. What more do we need to do to prove that we are the leaders on Showdown? We have defeated everyone that has stepped up to us and yet all we get is your hate which is absolutely insulting. I am the Answers World Champion for a reason, ad that is simple really, I am the best this brand has to offer along with those that are with me, and Kelton’s win last week meant nothing to me because he can’t beat me when the title is on the line. But that gets me to you, Charlie Marr.
(The crowd erupts at the name to their countryman.)
Donovan Duke: You have the audacity to come down and interfere in my match, right Charlie? We are less than TWO months away from Pain For Pride and three weeks away from Fighting Spirit, and if you think that Kennedy Street is going to pull a fast one on me, sadly you are mistaken. See, I’m going to go on and defeat one of the four men I have already beaten in the fatal four-way, and one of the women that took my National Elite Championship or watched me torture her boyfriend before I took his title. When this is all over, history will remember Silas World and my wins at Fighting Spirit and Pain For Pride.
(There is even more boos as he holds the Answers World Championship up. Silas Mason looks into the camera with mic in hand.)
Silas Mason: I gave you both a chance, Kennedy and Alana, because of our history, what we have done and why you brought me here in the first place. And now here we are, with you two trying to hold these fine athletes down. It is not going to work with me, understood? Because I have already told you both that no matter what happens? This is going to be OUR WORLD.
(Silas Mason drops the mic as “Another World” by Gojira starts to play throughout the arena. Silas just stares at the camera while Donovan poses with the Answers World Championship, Brianna with the Specialist Championship and Harper lee stands on the ropes looking out at the crowd while Ronan sands stoic.)
Deadprez: They made their statement, and the next few months to end the season are going to be rather interesting that is for sure! Silas World standing here tonight making their declaration!
Eve: It was, but I will say this much, they are not going to find it easy, this brand had banded together, ad no matter what happens at Fighting Spirit and Pain For Pride, the bottom line is this, we will see Showdown and its Elitists do the best they can to stop them at every turn.
Gavin Kirkland: They mean what they say and say what they mean, and honestly I believe every word of it.
(The final shot is of Silas World in the ring as it cuts to a commercial break.)
(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)
Gina Romano: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Phenomenal’ by Eminem hits!!!)
Gina Romano: Introducing first from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he is SHIOOOOOOOOOOO CORRRRRRRRRRRIN!!!!!!!!
(Shio Corin comes to the ring looking extra focused here tonight with none of the usual antics.)
Eve: Shio Corin is definitely determined to win this match here tonight. He is here to show what he can do!
Deadprez: I have been impressed with him already but he looks ready to take it to the next level.
Gavin Kirkland: He hasn’t had great success so tonight I think he is going to do whatever he can to grab a W.
( ‘Genie In A Bottle’ by Christina Aguilera hits to boos from the crowd.)
Gina Romano: And his opponent from Sacramento, California she is the “Paradigm of Perfection” GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRACE DE LUCAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
(Grace De Luca ignores the hate from the crowd as she comes to the ring complaining to the referee about Shio standing too close to her in the ring. The referee orders him to back up so she can pose in the ring as the crowd hates even harder.)
Eve: Grace De Luca has not been a popular figure here in EAW but we know what she is capable of.
Deadprez: Definitely have to watch out for this one!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh I’ll definitely be watching her! This match is getting a replay when I get back to the hotel later tonight!!!
Eve: That’s admirable that you would like to study the wrestling expertise of our up and coming stars on Showdown.
Gavin Kirkland: Yes. Wrestling. I am a student of the game!
(Suddenly Alana Starr is shown walking down to ringside carrying a tablet. She sits down in a chair at ringside and gestures to the referee to begin the match.)
Eve: Umm what is she doing out here???
Deadprez: No idea… Looks like she is taking notes on the match?
Gavin Kirkland: Another student of the game. She is just like me fr…
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: This match is underway! Grace De Luca immediately goes for a thumb to the eye! But Shio Corin had it scouted and grabbed her by the wrist bending it backwards! Shio is shaking his finger at Grace warning her off not to try something like that again! Damn! Grace got caught!
Deadprez: It looks like Grace has learned her lesson now as she is locking on up with Shio now properly as they look to have a very professional and competitive wrestling matchup for our entertainment. But I still gotta wonder why Alana Starr is even out here… I might like why?
Eve: Who the hell even knows Dead… I guess we will find out eventually.
Gavin Kirkland: Maybe I should go ask her to find out… Also while I’m over there I could ask for her number.
Eve: The only number you need to be concerned about is the one on your paycheck which will be getting lower after you get fined again..
Gavin Kirkland: !
Deadprez: They lock up as Grace manages to overpower Shio shoving him backwards into the corner. But Shio ducks into the ropes and the referee orders the break. Clean break by Grace. Shio then charges in with a Dropkick sending Grace across the ring into the corner and catching her off guard. Grace is now looking at Alana outside the ring clearly unnerved by her presence. Grace goes for a big punch on Shio but he grabs her and tosses her across the ring with an Arm Drag. Grace back up as she runs in and eats another Arm Drag! Shio holds her down into an Armbar but Grace flips over and gets her foot on the bottom rope and the referee orders another break.
Gavin Kirkland: Both competitors lock up yet again as Grace pulls Shio into a Side Headlock. Oh god no more chain wrestling. No more rest holds. Just start punching each other or something before I end my life.
Eve: Do a hammerlock.
Gavin Kirkland: No.
Eve: Yes. Grace takes Shio down with a Snapmare to the mat as she falls into the corner. Grace charges in and goes for a running Low Blow! But she stops just in time and instead goes for a hard slap to the face! Shio is pissed off and the mind games from Grace are clearly working now and Grace managed to avoid getting herself disqualified which is good for her.
Deadprez: Grace and Shio lock up in the ring again as Grace whirls around backwards trying to throw Shio into the corner. But Shio grabs her by the arm and whips her across the ring. Shio grabs Grace by the arm and takes her down into a Crossface! But Grace flips out of it rolling across the ring. Grace back up as Shio goes for a Baseball Slide catching her ankle out from under her! But Grace manages to jump up out of the way! Grace lands down behind Shio and grabs him by the ankle trying to twist the leg around! But Shio kicks Grace off sending her across the ring. Grace back up as Shio catches her and takes her down with a Blue Thunder Bomb out of nowhere! Shio to the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-
Eve: Damn that was a high impact move there and Shio almost won the match. But it was not to be as Grace kicked out! Shio goes to pick Grace up!-
Deadprez: But Grace with a Drop Toe Hold sending Shio neck first into the middle rope! Grace climbs on top of Shio and she is pressing down on his neck with her full body weight! Grace is choking the life out of Shio and the referee will of course not be allowing this…
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!-
Gavin Kirkland: But Grace De Luca pulls herself off of Shio Corin just in time! Grace is a good girl who follows the rules! We stan! We approve!
Eve: I don’t know if I would agree with that… But Shio is now desperately trying to regain his breath here as Grace moves past the referee looking to do some more damage to her competition. Grace grabs Shio and picks him up before dropping him down back first over her knee! I think I heard a cracking noise there! Grace picks Shio up and slams him down again!!!-
Deadprez: But Shio reverses into a Small Package!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-
Eve: Grace kicks out! Grace is surprised as she falls back and Shio springs up to his feet! Grace falls backwards as she moves into the corner holding her hands up telling Shio to back away from her! But Shio is advancing towards her in the corner regardless!!! Grace grabs the tights of Shio yanking him down jaw first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Grace backs up into the ring as Shio comes up to meet him in the ring once again holding his jaw in pain.
Deadprez: Shio gets into a fighting stance and begins to circle around the ring as Grace looks on in confusion. Suddenly, Shio goes for a punch right to the face but Grace jumps back dodging the sudden strike. Grace runs around behind Shio grabbing the leg but Shio kicks her in the face with the other leg and flips out of it. Grace back up as Shio gets on top of her but she lifts him up and drops him down with an Atomic Drop. Shio manages to stay on his feet before coming back up towards Grace who grabs him around the neck and yanks him down to the mat flipping him over onto his back as she hooks the arm. But Shio manages to position himself on top of Grace wrestling him over onto his back and pinning the shoulders!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: Shio grabs the bottom rope immediately. They got too close to the ropes there and the referee breaks it up. Both competitors get back up as Shio immediately dives for the leg of Grace but she jumps over it! Grace goes around behind Shio and leaps onto his back but he hooks the legs and drives her backwards with a Samoan Drop! Grace pulls herself into the ropes as she looks on in concern clearly not expecting this technical display from Shio against her. Shio goes for a series of kicks including a Jumping Roundhouse Kick but Grace manages to dodge all of them. Great form by Shio I think he’d take her head off if he connected with any of those!
Eve: Grace catches the leg of Shio and takes him down with a Dragon Screw! But Shio rolls under the bottom rope before Grace can follow up on it. Shio up on the apron now as Grace grabs him and Suplexes him back to the inside! But Shio flips over her shoulders landing on his feet in the ring! Shio grabs Grace from behind and rolls her across the ring with an O’Connor Roll as he looks to steal this victory!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-
Deadprez: But Grace kicks out in time! Shio immediately pulls her into a Headlock. But Grace breaks out of it and shoves Shio away. Grace then hauls back and connects with a hard palm slap right to the face of Shio! And the force of that slap echoed across the entire arena! God damn that was fierce as all hell!
Eve: Shio is somehow maintaining his composure after that disrespect and even Alana Starr at ringside looked like she had some sort of reaction to that. But we still don’t know why she is even out here yet. But these competitors have to focus on this match and now Shio dodges a strike from Grace grabbing her by the arm! Shio throws his legs around the arm and drags Grace backwards. But Grace stays on her feet and pins Shio’s shoulders to the mat!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Deadprez: Shio lets go of the arm so that he can kick out but Grace grabs him around the waist and hooks him around the legs before leaping forward to connect with a Styles Clash! Grace flips Shio over into another pin and this could be it!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: But Shio Corin kicks out as he is surviving here against all odds! Grace De Luca is doing whatever it takes to win but somehow it is not enough!
Eve: This has been a very close match so far but it looks like Grace might be finally getting the advantage. Shio goes for a Spinning Kick to the leg but Grace cartwheels away from it. Grace back up and goes for a Spinning Backfist but Shio gets his elbow up in time to block it. Shio then kicks at the legs of Grace and grabs her with an Arm Drag taking her down across the ring. Grace back up…
Deadprez: Grace charges in as Shio ducks under her and grabs her as she tries to leapfrog over him! Shio got the legs of Grace before slamming her back the opposite direction with an Alabama Slam! Shio doesn’t go for the cover just yet as he pulls Grace back up. I guess Grace didn’t get control of this match after all. It has been very back and forth tonight! I have no idea which way this is gonna go!
Eve: Shio grabs Grace from behind going for a German Suplex. But Grace manages to sandbag it and falls to the mat instead refusing to allow him to lift her. Grace transitions into a Sleeper Hold around behind Shio but Shio gets into the ropes. BREAK! BREAK! BREAK! The referee demands the BREAK!
Gavin Kirkland: I wish I could go on a break.
Deadprez: No sir. You are on the clock!
Gavin Kirkland: !
Eve: Shio goes for a Jumping Spin Kick on Grace! But she catches him in midair! Grace flips Shio over turning him upside down for a Tombstone Piledriver!!!=
Deadprez: No! Shio slithers out of it under the legs of Grace flipping her over for a pinning combination! But Grace kicks out of it immediately! Shio slithers backwards across the ring and pulls himself up as Grace charges in with a Superkick! But Shio catches the leg and shoves her back first into the corner!
Eve: Grace rushes out! Shio catches her with a Spinning Backfist and she crumbles down to the mat! Shio now going high risk! Shio goes up to the top rope! HE DIVES IN!
Deadprez: Shio Corin with a Diving Knee Drop!!!!-
Gavin Kirkland: But Grace De Luca moves out the way! Shio crashes and burns! And now Grace with a smile on her face as she picks Shio up and goes for a Sit Down Powerbomb in the ring! Wait no! Shio is refusing to be lifted up! But Grace just pulls him backwards and down instead! Sit Down Piledriver connects! She drives Shio right on his skull! That honestly might have been worse than the Powerbomb! Grace with a cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee; THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Eve: Shio kicks out yet again! How did he survive that? His neck gotta be in serious distress!
Deadprez: Grace is steamed! She lunges onto Shio and begins to gouge out the eyes! The referee counts her off and she lets go… But then she immediately yanks Shio up! That hair pulling looks painful! Grace cutting corners effectively here tonight!!! Shio goes for a kick! But Grace catches the leg! DRAGON SCREW!!!-
Eve: No! Shio whirls around in midair throwing up his other leg and kicking Grace hard in the head! Grace goes down onto her knees as Shio approaches her! Buzzsaw Kick to the head!!! Grace collapses face first as Shio goes for the cover!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee; THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Eve: Kickout! How in the hell! I thought Grace just got knocked the hell out!!!
(Alana Starr is shown at ringside with great interest in what has just occurred as she pulls out a tablet and begins taking down notes.)
Deadprez: Both competitors back up now! Shio is going for something big it seems! He’s signaling to the crowd!
Eve: CYPHER!!!
Deadprez: No! Grace shoves Shio off as he goes for the Reverse TKO! Shio slams into the referee! The referee falls onto his hands and knees! And that’s not goo-
Eve: Grace with a Low Blow on Shio from behind! The referee is just getting back up and didn’t see it! That should’ve been a DQ!
(Alana Starr is shown typing extremely fast on her tablet taking notes on what has just occurred!
Deadprez: Grace with the rollup!!!! The referee slowly crawls into position!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Eve: Grace has the tights! Stop counting ref!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Grace throws her legs up onto the ropes as she has the tights as well! Come on ref she is cheating severely!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: But the ref doesn’t see it!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner… GRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAACEEEEEE DE LUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCAA!!!
( ‘Genie In A Bottle’ by Christina Aguilera hits to heavy boos from the crowd as Grace De Luca has her arm raised in victory.)
Eve: Wow that was some real bullshit right there! Grace stole the whole match!
Deadprez: She definitely cut a lot of corners. And Shio Corin is visibly pissed by the result.
(Shio Corin is shown complaining to the referee about the match result.)
Gavin Kirkland: Unfortunately for Shio the referee’s decision is final! So mad! So sad! Too bad!
(Grace De Luca is shown on top of the top rope with her arms outstretched celebrating the victory as the crowd boos heavily and is screaming things at her that have to be censored by the network.)
Eve: Damn these fans are really mad as f-
Deadprez: And Shio Corin just grabbed Grace De Luca from behind off the top rope and dropped her with a Razor’s Edge in the middle of the ring! The crowd has exploded in cheers as Shio is beating the hell out of Grace!
Eve: Grace just shoved Shio off but he rolled out of the ring as security just charged in! Security is holding Grace back as Shio escapes!
(Alana Starr is shown standing at ringside and directing security to break things up before Alana joins security in walking backstage having restored order to the ringside area.)
Deadprez: Grace may have won the match but Shio has gotten the last laugh on this night!!!
( The camera cuts to a commercial featuring former EAW Elitist Alex Myers documenting their climb of Mt. Everest. Hopefully Alex survives. )
(The camera cuts backstage to the office of Showdown General Manager Kennedy Street.)
Kennedy Street: Oh I am back honey. I am making moves. Making Showdown a better place. It’s like I never left. Oh you just know that Kenni can feel the love!!!
(There is a loud knocking at the door.)
Kennedy Street: Oh nah. Kenni is not taking any visitors tonight. We are celebrating my big comeback!
(The knocking only gets louder.)
Kennedy Street: Fine honey. Come on in. Be quick about it now!
(The door opens as Alana Starr enters with a smile on her face.)
Kennedy Street: Oh Alana. You should have told me it was you. I thought it was… Nevermind. Nobody would think about laying hands on me again. They KNOW what happens when they touch Kenni!
Alana Starr: They sure do. I am here with my report on the most recent Shio Corin vs. Grace De Luca match.
Kennedy Street: I always love to see young talent get their start here on Showdown. It’s like watching an origin story. Who knows who will make it and who won’t!
Alana Starr: So true.
Kennedy Street: Well don’t keep me in suspense! Was it a good match at least?
Alana Starr: What were you not watching your own show?
Kennedy Street: Oh no… Nonono gurl! Kennie has people for that! People like you!
Alana Starr: Right… well… It was a great match actually!
Kennedy Street: As expected! Kennie comes back and the entire brand is elevated!
Alana Starr: Well both Shio Corin and Grace De Luca are very impressive stars and we should really feature them here on Showdown as much as possible. We are all about building towards the future here on Showdown after all. Not to mention I have been seeing what they have been doing since arriving here. These two have all the makings of future stars!
Kennedy Street: I am indeed the starmaker honey. We on Showdown will accept nothing less than the best! The rest can go spend their weeks arguing with shady promoters for missed paydays on the indies in some high school gym!
Alana Starr: Well we on Showdown should be following up on what they have been doing over on Dynasty and Voltage. They have been planting seeds for Cash in the Vault but what are we even doing here on Showdown? Like did we forget?
Kennedy Street: LOL! Forget?!? LMAO EVEN! Kennie has certainly not forgotten honey. Our plans? Kennie already has a plan. Cash in the Vault? Oh I have qualifying match plans for that honey.
Alana Starr: So does that mean that Grace De Luca and Shio Corin will be involved with that?
Kennedy Street: Give me some time to think about that honey. We will keep an eye on these talents and who knows what their future could hold! As far as Cash in the Vault goes… I am goin to select a very special talent from the Fatal-Four-Way match at Fighting Spirit. The one to determine who will main event Pain for Pride. I have a feeling that there will be at least one person in that match who does not win it… but still deserves to main event Pain for Pride. And they can’t miss Pain for Pride. They still deserve to have a big match and they deserve to be in the Cash in the Vault Ladder Match!!!
Alana Starr: Any predictions on who that will be?
Kennedy Street: Do you know what today is? It certainly isn’t Fighting Spirit yet honey! For all I know all four of those competitors in the Fatal Four-Way could completely shit the bed! No. This is just an idea for now. We will see who is deserving of being given such a reward after the smoke clears. Maybe one of them will. Maybe none of them will. Kennie is not a charity Alana.
Alana Starr: Yes of course… But this still feels to me like we don’t really have any concrete plans heading into Pain for Pride…
Kennedy Street: That is all by design of course honey. I mean I haven’t even been around. I was in a hospital after what Silas World did to me so you can forgive me if we are playing catch up. But the way I see it is that just makes things all the more exciting. I don’t know what’s going to happen. The fans don’t know what’s going to happen. The wrestlers don’t know what’s going to happen! It’s really anyone’s game at this point!
Alana Starr: That is an interesting idea. I guess we will see after Fighting Spirit what happens and let the wrestlers fight it out to see who can rise to the top here on Showdown!
Kennedy Street: Exactly! Now you are understanding! Now how about those plans for my resorts at all of these beautiful European cities that EAW is headed too? It is time for Kennie to take a vacation!
Alana Starr: But… you just got back!
Kennedy Street: From the hospital honey… Let me tell you. That was no vacation! But let me make things even more concrete. Next week… right here on SHOWDOWN! We will have a Cash in the Vault Qualifying match… And it will be the MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING!!! And you know… I do believe that I have to see who is justified for that as well.
Alana Starr: I agree.
Kennedy Street: Good. Now let’s take a look at some of these vacation packages. EAW is heading to France next week and I expect to be seeing all of the most beautiful places the country has to offer!
Alana Starr: Of course. But what about the matches…
Kennedy Street: There is no time at all to think about that honey. You really need to get your priorities straight. Wrestling is not the only thing in life. You should go outside sometime.
Alana Starr: But it’s cold and there are bugs…
Kennedy Street: You must touch grass immediately! Or you are fired!
Alana Starr: Yes Kennie! Right away!
(Alana Starr is shown running for the exit to save her job as Kennedy Street laughs and pours another glass of wine as she relaxes in her office.)
(The camera fades back to ringside.)
(Showdown comes back from commercials as “Lowlife Princess” by BIBI plays on the speakers, Miku Sakai slowly walking forward and then taking a stop in the middle of the ramp, taking in the boos from the crowd before of course, flipping them off like nothing. She keeps a focused expression on her face before she walks down, heading towards the ring.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM FUKUI, JAPAN, WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNDS, THE “ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE”, MIKUUUUUUU SAKAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!
Gavin Kirkland: She’s very beautiful today!
Eve: That’s a tame comment compared to others so I’ll let it slide, as Miku is also looking forward to win this match and continuing to make a great impression. She had an amazing performance at the Grand Rampage match reaching top five but she couldn’t quite reach there to win the match!
Deadprez: And now tonight she has to clash once more with the woman that took the Specialists Championship away from her.
(Miku finally reaches the ring and enters inside, taking her own corner and chiling there as “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics plays to very loud boos. Harper Lee enters the stage with a bright smile on her face, posing towards the crowd and not being affected a single bit by the reaction as Silas Mason yet again enters behind her and claps along, hyping her client up as Harper walks forward without a care in the world.)
Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT, FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, WEIGHING IN AT 118 POUNDS, SHE IS THE “FROZEN STAR”, HARPEEEERRR LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: She is VERY beautiful today!
Eve: Okay whatever, Harper coming off of a tough, and in my opinion deserved, loss against Milli Banks and Veena Adams, and so as Silas World regroups heading into Pain for Pride, Harper will have to carve her way to Pain for Pride one way or another, and tonight might be the step to reach the end that she hopefully wants.
Deadprez: She won’t be satisfied with anything but hey, what can you do?
(Harper reaches the ring as well, entering and then taking her own corner. The music dies down, all the wrestlers are ready and then…)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: …okay, genuine question that I just wondered to myself, who is actually going to get cheered here?
Eve: I… I genuinely have no idea if I am completely honest with you, I guess we will just have to see?
Deadprez: Well, so far the crowd is booing incredibly loudly for both of the women and there is not a single cheer from anybody around, so uh… let’s enjoy the match at least, it will be good knowing the two women at least!
Eve: Harper and Miku slowly step forward at the same time, almost like staring at each other and trying to predict what the other woman will do, trying to find any weakness and trying to find a way to take the other down…
Referee: …oh, I forgot to tie my shoe.
(The referee crouches and goes to tie his shoe back up.)
Deadprez: HARPER LEE IMMEDIATELY RUSHES AND TRIES TO POKE MIKU’S EYES!
Eve: MIKU ENDS UP DOING THE SAME THING TO HARPER!
Gavin Kirkland: THE TWO OF THEM POKE EACH OTHER’S EYES OUT!
Harper Lee: (off-mic) DANG IT!
Miku Sakai: (off-mic) FUCK!
Eve: The referee finally finishes tying his shoe and then he raises up, confused and oblivious to what just happened as Miku and Harper are grabbing onto their eyes. Guess that is what happens when you end up putting two women that think on the same wavelength.
Deadprez: AND THEY THINK ON THE SAME WAVELENGTH OF VIOLENCE TOO, AS MIKU AND HARPER END UP PUSHING THROUGH AND THEY CLASH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, THROWING STRIKES AND PUNCHES WITHOUT ANY MERCY! MIKU MOVING AND TRYING TO STOMP DOWN ONTO HARPER’S FOOT, HARPER MOVING HER FOOT RIGHT ON TIME AND THEN TRYING TO STOMP HERS WITH MIKU DODGING THE STOMP TOO!
Eve: Miku ends up trying to use other parts of her body to hurt Harper with, pushing her head forward and then trying to go for a headbutt, but Harper is able to raise her hand in time and then stop her right on her tracks before she could deliver it!
Gavin Kirkland: BAAANG! AN ELBOW THROWN RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF THE RIBS, MIKU GOING IN FOR A MOVE AND THEN FOLLOWING IT UP WITH ANOTHER ONE!
Eve: The elbow to the ribs just forces Harper to fall back though, quickly backstepping and then grabbing onto her ribs in response-
Deadprez: That gives Miku the chance to run against the ropes and use the momentum here, she bounces and runs yet again, trying to go for a Running Dropkick right towards Harper!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT HARPER ENDS UP ROLLING AWAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND IT ALMOST SENDS MIKU FLYING THROUGH THE ROPES!
Eve: Detail on the almost as Miku is able to grab onto the ropes in time and prevent herself from falling down to the cold floor at ringside, she goes to pull herself up, raising over and then trying to go for a slingshot type of move!
Deadprez: BUT HARPER SPINS OVER WITH A BACK ELBOW THAT ENDS UP HITTING MIKU SQUARE IN THE JAW AND MIKU IS FORCED TO FALL HARD ONTO THE RING APRON! Miku Sakai is still holding on! She is still not out yet!
Eve: Harper using the opportunity here while Miku is wobbly, she goes through the ropes and then grabs onto Miku’s waist, Harper taking a deep breath and then going to lift her up, going for a German Suplex right on the apron!
Deadprez: Miku is fighting though! She grabs onto the ropes before Harper can fully lift her up, and she is preventing her from hitting it, Harper trying to struggle here and force Miku up, but Miku is holding on for dear life!
Gavin Kirkland: Come on ladies, there is no need to fight, I am sure we can figure something out and get to a satisfactory conclusion for the both of you, and I can also be the middleman and help you to reach the solution
Eve: You will cause everyone in the world to permanently remain 3 percent angrier than they are supposed to be if you get in any kind of job involving helping people.
Gavin Kirkland: …that was a very specific insult but damn, that still hurt.
Deadprez: Harper finally finds her solution and she, unsurprisingly, JUST DECIDES TO KNEE THE HELL OUT OF MIKU’S ARM HOLDING ONTO THE ROPE! HARPER LIFTS HER KNEE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FINALLY, WITH ONE LAST PLACED ONE, MIKU’S ARM ENDS UP SLIPPING!
Eve: HARPER FINALLY TRIES TO LIFT HER BACK AND THEN GO FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT MIKU AT THE LAST SECOND IS ABLE TO PULL HERSELF TOWARDS THE SIDE, SHE PULLS HARPER DOWN WITH HER AND REVERSES THE GERMAN SUPLEX INTO AN ARM DRAG!
Eve: THE TWO OF THEM CRASH HARD AT RINGSIDE, BUT MIKU IS ABLE TO BRING HARPER DOWN WITH HER, SENDING HARPER HARD AGAINST THE BARRICADE WHILE MIKU FALLS DOWN ONTO THE FLOOR!
Deadprez: The crowd cheers after that display of a dangerous stunt because uh- of course they did, they don’t really like the two of them after all so at least they can cheer when the two of them do get hurt.
Gavin Kirkland: People nowadays are ruthless man, I tried to help an old lady cross the street and then she almost threw me in front of a car! Like, I know I am infamous because of EAW and everything but come on man, I really don’t like older women like that!
Deadprez: I know damn well God won’t be able to save you.
Eve: Either way, back to the match, Miku found it in herself to turn the tides of the match right when she needed it the most and now with Harper out as well, she’s slowly pushing herself up and is walking towards Harper, making her get up to her feet and is grabbing onto her, Miku looking to try and lift her up high in the air!
Gavin Kirkland: AND MIKU IS SUCCESFUL THERE, AS MIKU SUDDENLY DROPS HARPER BACK FIRST ONTO THE BARRICADE! Harper grabs onto her back in pain after going spine first there, and Miku is not stopping right now as she starts WAILING ON HARPER HERE!
Eve: MIKU THROWING VARIOUS SHOTS TO HARPER’S BODY HERE AND WEAKENING HER WITH EVERY STRIKE THAT SHE THROWS, HARPER TRYING HER BEST TO PROTECT HERSELF BUT MIKU’S RAGE IS PUSHING THROUGH TO KEEP GOING!
Deadprez: Miku finally lets Harper go and then she looks over towards the ring, feeling energized and determined as she hops back onto the ring apron to reset the count, she spreads her arms to the side and then she takes in the reaction of the crowd, loud boos as always.
Eve: And Miku is planning to genuinely fly off of the ring apron and then towards Harper?! Is she crazy- actually I am not sure why I should ask that, but at least hope that she knows she is going to suffer the worst landing of her career if she does not hit it!
Deadprez: With Harper spread out over the barricade… MIKU TRIES TO-
Gavin Kirkland: BUT THAT TAUNTING FOR A FEW SECONDS GAVE ENOUGH TIME FOR MY SOCCER MOM TO WAKE UP AND THEN SWEEP MIKU OFF OF THE RING APRON LIKE NOTHING!
Eve: Damn, Harper sweeps Miku’s legs at the last moment and that forces- MIKU TO LAND SPINE FIRST RIGHT AGAINST THE RING APRON! Oh wow, that might have been worse than jumping off and hoping you didn’t get hit against the barricade.
Deadprez: Miku trying to breathe in and out through it after landing like that while Harper ends up jumping onto the ring apron herself and she taunts there, the crowd receiving her with EVEN louder boos compared to Miku.
Gavin Kirkland: Okay, but notice how my goat ended up getting the least boos, we know who’s the real winner here, yessir.
Eve: WHO’S side are you on even in this match?
Gavin Kirkland: Real G’s move in silence like Monaghan.
Deadprez: At least he is still loyal to his original goat.
Eve: Harper now stops taunting and then hops off, crouching down and then grabbing onto the weakened Miku before THROWING her hard against the steel steps right next to her, Miku trying to shake her head and recover, pushing through the pain and slamming the steel steps in defiance!
Deadprez: Harper kicks her HARD in the gut and that forces Miku to grab onto it, she can’t carry out any moves or any plans if she keeps getting hurt over and over again! Miku has to find a way out of the situation, no if’s or but’s.
Eve: Finally, Harper starts backing away and then takes some distance here, lining Miku up on her sights before Harper starts running forward!
Deadprez: Harper tries to throw a Bicycle Kick and push Miku onto the steel steps back first!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT MIKU SAKAI FINDS ENOUGH STRENGTH OF HER TO DODGE AND LET HARPER KICK THE STEEL STEPS HARD!
Eve: MIKU FINALLY GOT WHAT SHE WAS LOOKING FOR AND HARPER IS LOOKING LIVID AFTER FALLING FOR THAT TRICK! SHE DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO PROCESS IT THOUGH BEFORE MIKU GRABS HER BY HER HAIR AND THEN THROWS HER INSIDE OF THAT RING!
Deadprez: Miku rushesup the steel steps and then gets to the ring apron, she starts climbing up and then she has her shots right here! SHE SLINGSHOTS OVER AND THEN SHE TRIES TO GO AND HIT THE KNOCKED DOWN HARPER LEE!
Eve: MIKU SAKAI WITH AN ACTUALLY BEAUTIFUL LOOKING SLINGSHOT LEG DROP HERE! HITTING HARPER DOWN AS MIKU FLOATS OVER INTO A NICE PINFALL ATTEMPT! REFEREE DROPS DOWN!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Deadprez: Harper Lee ends up kicking out right before the three count can be reached but Miku is surprisingly not discouraged! She pushes herself up to her feet and then starts running, moving towards the ropes again and then trying to gather momentum here, running and not being scared!
Eve: FINALLY MIKU JUMPS OVER AND THEN SHE TRIES TO GO FOR A RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER RIGHT ONTO HARPER LEE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT JUST BEFORE MIKU CAN JUMP OVER FOR THE NECKBREAKER, HARPER POPS UP TO HER FEET IN TIME AND THEN SHE CATCHES MIKU SAKAI IN A SUPLEX POSITION! Impressive reversal from Harper Lee here as she lifts Miku high up in the air, Harper trying her best to keep Miku up in the air as best as she can.
Eve: Harper making sure to let all of that blood flood down onto Miku’s head before she finally moves forward and then drops her GUT FIRST against the ropes! No mercy from the both of them as Harper walks over and then she starts climbing up the corner, it seems that she’s going to go for a high risk move herself just like Miku did a bit ago!
Deadprez: Miku is hanging from the ropes and Harper almost has a free shot right towards Miku here, she yet again takes in the energy of the crowd, almost as if the boos are giving her back the energy that she wanted before finally… SHE GOES TO JUMP OFF!
Eve: HARPER TRIES TO GO FOR A KNEE DROP RIGHT TO THE BACK OF MIKU’S HEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: MIKU IS ABLE TO PUSH HERSELF AWAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND SHE AVOIDS THE KNEE! HARPER IS ABLE TO LAND ON HER FEET!
Deadprez: AND THAT GIVES MIKU THE CHANCE TO SLINGSHOT OVER ONCE MORE-
Eve: STRAIGHT INTO A “DRAGON FIIIIIIIIISSSSSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!”
Deadprez: GAWDDAMN! THAT RIGHT HOOK ALMOST KNOCKED MIKU’S LIGHTS OUT LIKE THAT! OUT OF NOWHERE AS WELL AS HARPER PULLS MIKU AWAY FROM THE ROPES AND THEN DROPS DOWN, GOING FOR THE COVER!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Eve: AND THEN MIKU ENDS UP KICKING OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE LAST SECOND CAN HIT! The match still goes on!
Deadprez: You can see from over here Harper’s expression sour in every way possible as she is forced to push herself up to her feet, rolling her eyes as well as she sees Miku still finding ways to still keep her win alive!
Eve: AND NOW HARPER NOT HOLDING BACK HERE AS SHE PULLS HER LEG BACK AND THEN SHE KICKS MIKU RIGHT IN THE SIDE OF HER BODY! Giving her back some of her medicine after Miku ended up giving her that elbow to the ribs, but despite the blow, Miku is not going down, she is slowly pushing herself forward!
Deadprez: Harper is completely perplexed about what she is seeing in front of her eyes, and it seems that act of defiance just completely fills Harper with anger as she starts- THROWING EVEN MORE KICKS THAN BEFORE! HARPER NOT EVEN HOLDING BACK BECAUSE AS SOON AS MIKU IS NOW ON HER BACK, SHE CONTINUES TO STOMP OVER AND OVER AND OVER HER CHEST AND GUT!
Eve: MIKU TRYING TO MOVE HER ARMS AROUND TO SOMEHOW BLOCK HARPER’S STOMPS AND PREVENT HER FROM MAKING MORE DAMAGE, BUT SHE CAN BARELY DO ANYTHING WITH HER BEING ON THE GROUND AND HARPER HAVING THE HIGH GROUND RIGHT ABOVE HER!
Gavin Kirkland: Seriously ladies, I am not actually trying to make any jokes to be able to get closer to you, I do have experience when it comes to helping people get over the problems that they have with each other, I am actually a good listener and talker when I need to be-
Deadprez: SHUT UP AND JUST COMMENTATE! Finally, Harper stops with the stomps and then backs away, taking some of her time to breathe in and out and calm herself down, get her head back in the game, but just as she is finally turning over and getting a good look down at Miku…
Eve: Miku has a bright smile on her face and she is sticking her tongue out at her!
Gavin Kirkland: YET AGAIN HARPER RUSHES BACK AND THEN RAISES HER LEG UP, TRYING TO STOMP HARD ONTO MIKU AND TRYING TO SQUASH HER LIKE A BUG!
Eve: MIKU IS ABLE TO RAISE HER LEGS AND THEN STOMP HARD ONTO HARPER’S GUT RIGHT BEFORE SHE CAN ATTACK! HARPER IS FORCED TO RETREAT AND MIKU DOES NOT LET THE OPPORTUNITY GO! SHE KIPS UP TO HER FEET DESPITE THE PAIN AND THEN SHE JUMPS ONTO HARPER, TRYING TO HIT HER DOWN WITH A DDT!
Gavin Kirkland: HARPER HITS A WELL-PLACED PUNCH RIGHT IN MIKU’S SIDES AND MIKU IS FORCED TO LET GO, HARPER SWITCHING GRIPS AND THEN TRYING TO LIFT MIKU UP, PLANNING TO GO FOR AN EXPLODER SUPLEX HERE!
Deadprez: BUT JUST AS HARPER LIFTS MIKU UP, MIKU IS ABLE TO ESCAPE HER GRASP AGAIN, AS SHE FLOATS OVER AND THEN LANDS RIGHT BEHIND HER, MIKU PUSHING HARPER HARD AGAINST THE ROPES!
Eve: HARPER BOUNCES RIGHT OFF THEM AND COMES BACK-
Gavin Kirkland: RIGHT INTO THAT RUNNING DROPKICK THAT MIKU HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR SINCE THE START OF THE MATCH! THE DROPKICK LANDS HARD AGAINST HARPER’S CHEST AND HARPER LANDS HARD!
Deadprez: Harper ends up grabbing onto her chest from that one and she tries to crawl away towards safety, taking refuge over in the corner, but honestly, Harper couldn’t have picked a worse place even if she tried! Because Miku is on the other side of the ring and she is raising her arms up, she’s actually getting the crowd hyped up as well as she signals for… “one of the deadliest moves in wrestling” according to Gavin.
Gavin Kirkland: Man, screw what I said the other time, now the crowd wants to cheer for the Running Stinkface? What a bunch of horndogs, dude!
Eve: No comment, anyway, thanks for Gavin giving the heads up- AS MIKU STARTS RUNNING FORWARD AND THEN SHE GOES FOR THE “MUSTACHE RIDE” TOWARDS HARPER-
Deadprez: BUT THANK GOODNESS HARPER IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND, AS MIKU ENDS UP SLAMMING HER BUTT AGAINST THE CORNER HARD BY ACCIDENT- I never imagined I would say that sentence again.
Gavin Kirkland: THAT ROLL AWAY GIVES HARPER THE CHANCE YET AGAIN TO RUN TOWARDS THE ROPES, MOVING QUICKLY AND THEN, WITHOUT ANY SURPRISE, SHE JUMPS UP INTO THE AIR AND THEN SHE TRIES TO GO FOR THE “JOURNEY’S END!!!”
Eve: …MIKU JUST STEPS TO THE SIDE?!
Deadprez: AND MIKU MOVES HER LEGS, LETTING HARPER FALL HARD AGAINST HER KNEE, MIKU MAKING AN IMPROMPTU BACKBREAKER REVERSAL AGAINST THE “JOURNEY’S END” JUST LIKE THAT!
Gavin Kirkland: She genuinely should be more careful about where she shoots with that knee!
Eve: THAT SMALL ERROR FROM HARPER’S PART ENDS UP GIVING MIKU THE CHANCE TO GRAB ONTO HER LEGS, TRYING TO TURN OVER ONTO HER STOMACH AND THEN LOCK IN A BOSTON CRAB RIGHT ONTO HER!
Deadprez: HARPER IS STRUGGLING AND FIGHTING, TRYING TO TURN OVER AND DOING EVERYTHING IN HER POWER TO PREVENT MIKU THE CHANCE TO LOCK IN THAT BOSTON CRAB!
Eve: HARPER IS SUCCESFUL IN GETTING TO LAY ON HER BACK ONCE MORE AS FINALLY, SHE STARTS TO KICK THE HELL OUT OF MIKU’S ARMS! PUTTING PRESSURE AND FORCE INTO EVERY STOMP TO FORCE MIKU TO LET GO-
Gavin Kirkland: MIKU ENDS UP CATCHING HARPER’S LEGS AND THEN TRIES TO FORCE THEM INTO A CLOVERLEAF POSITION! MIKU TRYING TO SWITCH UP POSITIONS TO CONFUSE HARPER!
Deadprez: BUT HARPER IS STILL ABLE TO FIND THE STRENGTH IN HER TO PUSH MIKU AWAY AND PREVENT THE CLOVERLEAF FROM BEING LOCKED IN! HARPER EASILY PUSHES HERSELF UP TO HER FEET AND SHE ROLLS UP-
Gavin Kirkland: STRAIGHT INTO A “CUCK KILLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR!!!”
Eve: DENIED! HARPER STOPS MIKU FROM PULLING HER DOWN HERE AND THEN SHE LIFTS HER UP IN THE AIR TRYING TO-
Deadprez: THE MOMENTUM OF THE LIFT ENDS UP SENDING MIKU RIGHT OVER HARPER- AND MIKU TAKES THAT ADVANTAGE!!! SHE REVERSES THE LIFT INTO A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB OUT OF NOWHERE THAT SLAMS HARPER HARD AGAINST THE MAT!
Eve: Miku is able to push herself up towards her feet in time and with Harper down on the ground, she is preparing herself and lining it up for her to hit her move-
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT, SILAS ENDS UP THROWING BRASS KNUCKLES TOWARDS HARPER!
Deadprez: BUT MIKU IS ABLE TO REACT IN TIME AND CATCH THEM BEFORE HARPER!
(Miku backs away from Harper, laughing at her face after she was able to stop her from cheating but she immediately stops… and notices the referee was right behind her.)
Referee: ????
Miku Sakai: …oh shit.
Eve: Miku throws the brass knuckles away and she’s trying to explain to the referee, they set Miku up as the referee only saw her having the brass knuckles on her!
Deadprez: The referee is arguing with her and Miku is trying to angrily explain herself-
Gavin Kirkland: AS HARPER LEE SUDDENLY COMES BEHIND HER AND PULLS HER INTO A ROLL-UP! THE REFEREE HAS TO DROP DOWN!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Eve: HARPER LEE PULLS ON THE TIGHTS!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Sweet Dreams” plays on the speakers and the crowd reacts in a very negative manner as Harper Lee quickly rolls out of the ring and then she celebrates over at ringside, Silas walking over and then raising her arm up to the sky.)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, HARPEEEERRR LEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Eve: I am kind of not surprised anymore, is that bad?
Deadprez: It is not like Miku is an actual angel of sorts but damn, she got yet again screwed, this time by Silas World shenanigans and once more, she has to wonder what is the next step for her heading into Pain for Pride.
Gavin Kirkland: I know what the next step is-
Eve: Shut up.
(And so, as Harper continues celebrating up in the ramp, Miku just sits there with a surprisingly dejected expression on her face, yet again forced to take a loss as Showdown fades away.)
(We return from commercial break and the camera is focused on the arena for a moment before the sounds of “Vroom” by Hoodie Allen & Connor Price starts to fill the arena and the crowd is up on their feet for the arena appearance of Nikki Kimura. Nikki has a look of determination on her face as she doesn’t waste a second heading to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… “THE ANCHOR” NIKKI KIMURA!
Deadprez: Here comes Nikki Kimura heading to the ring and listen to the ovation she has received from the crowd. Over the last few months, the crowd and Showdown faithful have grown to love and respect Nikki for the hard work she has shown.
Eve: I think that she earned the crowd’s respect even more after saying what she had to say last week to Kyra Phillips. She is not going to let losing the Grand Rampage keep her down from what she wants to achieve. All in all, she wants more Championship Gold.
Gavin Kirkland: Nikki is so beautiful. She also said that from now on, we are going to be getting PRIME Nikki Kimura. I can only wonder what that means? I hope that it means less clothes, but I am excited for it either way.
Deadprez: You need to calm your ass down, Gavin, and stop being so damn sleazy. Aside from Gavin, we can only wonder what Nikki has to say right now… and we are about to find out.
(Nikki walks by the timekeeper’s area and grabs a microphone from Gina Romano before she slides into the ring. Nikki stays front and center in the ring as her entrance music fades off. The crowd continues to cheer for a few moments longer before they quiet down and Nikki begins to speak.)
Nikki Kimura: After everything that has happened after losing the Specialists Championship and the performance that I had at Grand Rampage, I told everybody that from here on out that you would be seeing PRIME Nikki Kimura.
Nikki Kimura: That all started when I made my call. I took my shot and now I am looking to once again get the honor of being able to call myself a champion. You see people, I made my call. I took my shot. And now I am asking for an opportunity.
Nikki Kimura: I want an opportunity that many other women have been lucky to have in the past. I want an opportunity to be able to sit at the top of the mountain. I want an opportunity to be able to be the woman who is at the very top of the division, especially after my performance in the Grand Rampage match.
Nikki Kimura: With that being said, I am making as clear as I possibly can right here and now that I will stop at absolutely nothing until I get EXACTLY what I have set out to do. Do you guys get it? I have been working so long and so hard to make it up the ranks around here and I am not stopping now just because a few roadblocks are in my way.
Nikki Kimura: I am going to do whatever it takes to make sure that I will do whatever it takes to win the second championship of my career and plan on winning right before we reach Pain for Pride, the biggest event of the season.
Nikki Kimura: Not only will I be Champion going into Pain for Pride, I will be walking into the first Pain for Pride main event match of my career. Not just because I have earned it. It’s also because I DESERVE IT!
(After Nikki finishes speaking, the sounds of “Gloria” by the London Symphony Orchestra start playing throughout the arena as the crowd starts to cheer loudly as they recognize who this music belongs to.)
Eve: Well ask and you shall receive. You know that you really can’t talk about becoming the Number One Lady of the Women’s Division without hearing from the current Number One Lady of the Division because that music belongs to the reigning Universal Women’s Champion and the Empress of Elite Bea Valentine.
Gavin Kirkland: Ohhh baby. Does anybody else wish that Bea Valentine was on Showdown? She is so beautiful and holds herself to such high class. I wonder if I would be able to get her phone number?
Deadprez: You are aware that Bea has a relationship going on with the EAW World Champion Michael Machina, right?
Gavin Kirkland: She’s taken? Damn it. Never mind then, but if Bea ever breaks up with him, I would be more than happy to give her my phone number. All she gotta do is call me.
(Seconds later, a very well-known tuxedo-clad man enters the arena to loud cheers from the crowd. He has a pleasant smile on his face as he has something in his hand as he heads to the ring.)
Deadprez: Well, it’s obvious to say that this individual coming to the ring is not Bea Valentine, but he is a person that is very close to Bea and has been for a very long time. That man is Bea’s Valentine’s trusty butler, Cornelius.
Gavin Kirkland: We could have had Bea here, but instead we get Cornelius. That kind of kills the mood.
Eve: Of course it does, but I think another old saying works here with business is about to pick up because when Cornelius comes alone, it could only mean one thing.
Deadprez: It means that things could easily get ugly in a matter of seconds. With Cornelius coming to the ring, who knows what will happen. But I guess we are about to find out.
(Cornelius walks over to Gina Romano, who gives him a microphone. Cornelius gives Gina a small bow in return before he walks up the steps and enters the ring. Nikki does not look amused as Cornelius steps up to Nikki as Bea’s music fades off and Cornelius begins to speak.)
Cornelius: Ms. Nikki Kimura?
Nikki Kimura: Yeah yeah. What the hell do you want?
Cornelius: I am here on behalf of the glorious Universal Women’s Champion, Bea Valentine, and she has asked me to bring this to you tonight.
(Cornelius hands Nikki the envelope, which has a kiss of lipstick on the back flap of the envelope before Nikki rolls her eyes and opens the envelope.)
Nikki Kimura: Sealed with a kiss, huh? Leave it to Bea to add extra extravagance.
Cornelius: Only the best from our Empress. Naturally, the lovely Ms. Valentine is all about appearances. Speaking of appearances, Ms. Valentine invites you and requests your appearance to join her on Voltage tomorrow.
Nikki Kimura: She wants me to join her?
Cornelius: Absolutely.
Nikki Kimura: Well, when you put it that way….
(Nikki is silent for a moment as she thinks about whether or not she wants to accept Bea’s invitation.)
Nikki Kimura: Fine. I’ll meet Bea tomorrow night.
Cornelius: That’s marvelous. Ms. Bea will be most pleased.
Nikki Kimura: I bet she will. Now, Cornelius, when you go back to Voltage, could you give Bea a message back?
Cornelius: Of course. What would you like me to tell her?
Nikki Kimura: This….
(Nikki looks at Cornelius for a second BEFORE KICKING CORNELIUS IN THE LEG, SENDING HIM TO HIS KNEES!)
Deadprez: WHAT IN THE HELL? NIKKI JUST KICKED CORNELIUS IN THE LEG! WHAT IS SHE DOING?
Eve: She said she would make it to the top by any means necessary and here’s an example as she hits the ropes–
Gavin Kirkland: BEFORE COMING BACK AND CLOCKING CORNELIUS RIGHT IN THE HEAD WITH THE KAMIGOYE KNEE STRIKE! CORNELIUS IS DOWN AND POSSIBLY UNCONSCIOUS!!
(Nikki gets back to her feet after kneeing Cornelius right in the face and knocking him out. The crowd is cheering, but some members of the crowd are giving her a less than positive reaction because of how much they love Bea Valentine.)
Eve: If there was a way to make a statement towards the Universal Women’s Champion, this is certainly one way to get the job done as she certainly is sending one loud and clear.
(Nikki walks over to the invitation dropped in the ring and picks it up before she crumbles it into a ball before tossing it at Cornelius’ chest before she leaves the ring and heads up the entrance ramp. Meanwhile, a few of the medics have entered the ring to check on Cornelius.)
Deadprez: You can guarantee that Cornelius will no doubt be taking that message back to Voltage and Bea Valentine as Nikki Kimura pays her a visit tomorrow. After watching just went down tonight, it will be safe to say that Bea isn’t going to be happy with Nikki treating Cornelius like that. Tomorrow night it is going to be explosive!!
(The final shot shows Nikki Kimura waving off to Cornelius before cutting to the medic staff checking on Cornelius, who has still not moved after the knee strike, as the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(The camera has cut from the ring to the backstage area where we see Kyra Phillips standing in front of a beautiful blue Showdown banner with a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand as she begins to speak.)
Kyra Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen, what action we have seen on Saturday Night Showdown and there is still plenty of action left to be seen tonight. But when we are talking about action, we can’t forget to mention that we are on the road to the biggest event of the season and of course I am talking about Pain for Pride.
(The crowd in the background starts cheering at the mention of Pain for Pride. Everybody who watches the EAW action knows that Pain for Pride is always a spectacle for the ages.)
Kyra Phillips: With that being said, my guest at this time is a man who certainly has some familiarity with the Pain for Pride event. This man has had plenty of success in EAW. Allow me to introduce my guest. He is the former National Elite and a former World Champion. Here is SOSA Henderson.
(Seconds later, SOSA Henderson comes into the camera’s view and stands next to Kyra as the crowd goes absolutely crazy for the appearance of the former World Champion. SOSA has a smirk on his face, but his energy is just a little bit lower than normal as Kyra starts to speak once again.)
Kyra Phillips: SOSA, thank you so much for letting me have a moment of your time for this interview.
SOSA Henderson: It’s no trouble at all. No problem for me to devote some time for this interview.
Kyra Phillips: Thank you, SOSA. I noticed that you weren’t on Showdown last week. My first question for you is why were you absent from last week’s Showdown.
SOSA Henderson: To be truthful, I chose to take last week off from Showdown because… well I was disappointed with everything that went down at Grand Rampage.
Kyra Phillips: Disappointed? You had an amazing match at Grand Rampage against Donovan Duke.
(The crowd in the background immediately starts booing even the mention of Donovan Duke’s name.)
SOSA Henderson: Yeah disappointed. I went into that match with Donovan knowing that there was always going to be a chance that the asshole Silas Mason would stick his fucking nose in the match. Not a chance, but a guarantee that it would happen.
SOSA Henderson: Naturally, I was right because Silas Mason did stick his dumbass into my business, and it eventually cost me the match. That’s why I am disappointed, Kyra.
Kyra Phillips: Because Silas Mason was a jackass and interfered in the match?
SOSA Henderson: Not just because he interfered. It’s because I knew that it was coming, and I still fell into the trap of Silas World and I had to do something I very rarely have done in my career and that is having to tap out to that psycho bastard Donovan Duke.
Kyra Phillips: So, has that defeat at Grand Rampage caused a little bit of discouragement in SOSA Henderson?
SOSA Henderson: Hell no! When it comes to wrestling ability, Donovan Duke is one of the best… but he is still an asshole after all of that shit. It sucks losing to him and it is disappointing that I didn’t win the Answers World Championship.
(SOSA looks down at the floor before looking back up at Kyra with strong fire blazing in his eyes.)
SOSA Henderson: But it sure as fuck isn’t going to stop me in the slightest.
Kyra Phillips: It’s good to hear and see that you are staying positive and are staying in good spirits. So how has this loss helped you?
SOSA Henderson: We are on the road to Pain for Pride, Kyra. With that being said, this loss has helped me in the realization that I might not be Answers World Champion right now, but there sure as hell is something out there for me at Pain for Pride. I don’t care how long or how hard it is for me to find it, but I guarantee that I am going to find out what Pain for Pride has in store for SOSA Henderson.
Kyra Phillips: I am pretty sure that the EAW faithful respect your confidence. So to follow up on your statement, with saying that you will look long and hard for what Pain for Pride has in store for you, is there any type of match in particular that you would love to have at Pain for Pride?
(SOSA looks at Kyra and simply shrugs at her question before he shakes his head.)
SOSA Henderson: It doesn’t matter to me. I could care less about what type of match I have at Pain for Pride, but rest assured knowing that whatever the match is, the world will get the same level of SOSA Showmanship that he is known for.
SOSA Henderson: It doesn’t matter to me if my opponent is on the same level as me or, if by very rare chance, my opponent is even better than me. Let’s make things entertaining by having a legend come out of retirement to face me.
SOSA Henderson: Better yet, how about I enter the Cash in the Vault ladder match and almost guarantee my next World Championship. Whatever the match will be, I am going to take full advantage of it and you better believe that I am going to do whatever the fuck I have to in order to get it.
Kyra Phillips: There’s no doubt that you will. Thank you once again for your time, SOSA, and we wish you the best of luck for Pain for Pride.
SOSA Henderson: It’s a pleasure.
(SOSA nods to Kyra before he walks away in the same direction that he came from, leaving Kyra by herself.)
Kyra Phillips: Well there you have it. SOSA Henderson is finding his Pain for Pride match one way or another. I think we’ll all be excited about what he is going to do. For right now, let’s go back to the Showdown action.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN CHALLENGE AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
(“PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE” by Peso Pluma and Cardi B plays on the speakers, the crowd booing in response as Roberto de la Rosa comes out with actual confidence to himself, nodding along and mocking the crowd, acting very non-chalant as he walks down the ramp.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM HIDALGO MEXICO, WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS, HE IS “EL PADRINO” ROBERTOOOO DE LA ROSAAAAA!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: Match is underway and this one is sure to be exciting, Roberto De La Rosa looking to capture the EAW National Elite Championship! Cody is looking calm and collected, throwing a few quick jabs just to test Roberto’s reaction. But Roberto isn’t buying into the mind games— a stiff back elbow right to Cody’s jaw! Roberto isn’t letting up he immediately goes for a Double Leg Takedown and now he’s unloading with mounted punches! Cody’s covering up, trying to block those shots, Roberto is just relentless! Cody finally manages to shift his hips, pushing Roberto off long enough to slip free. He’s back to his feet—
Eve: Roberto charges right after him! Cody ducks under a wild lariat attempt and hits the ropes— springboard back elbow! He catches Roberto flush and sends him stumbling into the corner! Cody wastes no time, rushing in with a running uppercut that snaps Roberto’s head back! Cody climbs to the second rope, raining down punches: ONE! TWO! THREE! Roberto shoves him off! Cody stumbled backwards but he is still on his feet, but Roberto explodes out of the corner with a lariat that turns Cody inside out! Roberto drops down for the cover!
ONE!
TWO—
Deadprez: Kickout by Cody! Roberto doesn’t waste a second arguing. He drags Cody up by the wrist, twists him around, and hooks him for a Butterfly Suplex lifting him —NO! Cody counters, slipping quickly behind Roberto! Quick low dropkick to Roberto’s knee, cutting De La Rosa down! Cody sprints to the ropes again, rebounds off of them— Roberto pops up with TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER! Roberto roars feeling the momentum shift back his way! He drags Cody up once more, looking for a Powerbomb this time! He’s got him up— but Cody’s fighting it! Raining down fists from above! Roberto staggers, and Cody uses the momentum— HURRICANRANA! Roberto is sent flying across the ring!
Gavin Kirkland: WHOA! Look at Cody showing off some great agility with that Hurricanrana, but don’t get it twisted— this man’s bread and butter is power! Cody stalks after Roberto, grabbing him by the waist and YANKING him clean off the mat with a deadlift German Suplex! Roberto folds up on the landing! Cody’s not letting up, he muscles Roberto back to his feet again, bearhugs him, and SLAMS him down with a huge Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Roberto rolls to the apron trying to create distance! Things are getting shaky for Roberto.
Eve: While that is true, still a very smart move by Roberto, but Cody’s not giving him that breathing room! Cody charges— OH! Roberto with a desperation enziguri from the apron, catching Cody on the ear! Cody’s dazed and Roberto leaps up to the top rope— JUMPING OFF WITH A TORNILLO! HE LANDS IT! Roberto hooks the leg!
ONE!
TWO!!
Deadprez: Kickout! Cody powers out, tossing Roberto off of him like he’s nothing! But Roberto’s already thinking a step ahead! He sprints toward the ropes, rebounds, handspring, MOONSAULT— but CODY CATCHES HIM MID-AIR! CODY’S GOT HIM! AN EXPLOSIVE POWERSLAM! The momentum firmly in his hands! I think the ring moved a few inches after that impact! Cody’s smelling blood in the water, lifting Roberto up in a GUTWRENCH— AND TOSSING HIM ACROSS THE RING! Roberto, still has spirit! He’s scrambling back up, Cody rushes in but ROBERTO DIPS LOW! Rolls through— POP-UP DROPKICK RIGHT TO CODY’S CHEST! That staggered Cody a little, Roberto hits the ropes, COMES FLYING BACK WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL DDT— No! Cody shoves him off mid-spin! Roberto lands on his feet though! He rushes Cody again! Cody catches him— BEARHUG! He’s squeezing the life out of De La Rosa! Roberto’s quickly trying to fight out of the hold, elbows smashing into Cody’s skull, but Cody looks to be transitioning— OVERHEAD BELLY-TO-BELLY THROW! Roberto crashes hard to the mat!
Gavin Kirkland: Cody’s slowing the pace down now, keeping it in his wheelhouse. He drags Roberto up by the arm, CLOTHESLINE! Pulls him back up another CLOTHESLINE! Cody isn’t even letting Roberto hit the mat fully before dragging him up again! Cody pulls him up a third time— but Roberto ducks under the clothesline— LEAPS UP! LEAPING DDT! DDT OUT OF NOWHERE! Roberto spikes Cody right on his head! Roberto’s firing up now! He scrambles to the corner, climbing to the top rope, what’s he thinking?! FROG SPLASH—
Eve: NO!! CODY GETS THE KNEES UP!!! Roberto crashes! He drags Roberto up by the back of his neck— DEADLIFT SPINNING SPINEBUSTER! Roberto is planted into the mat! Cody hooks both legs deep!
ONE!
TWO!!
Deadprez: No! Roberto barely kicks out! You can see Roberto clutching his ribs; he’s feeling the punishment now! Cody stays calm, though, he grabs Roberto again, hoists him up… and just chucks him chest-first into the turnbuckles! Roberto bounces off like a pinball! Cody grabs him AGAIN—ANOTHER chest-first whip into the opposite corner! Cody’s picking him apart now, breaking Roberto down bit by bit. Cody charges— BIG RUNNING BODY BLOCK IN THE CORNER! Roberto just crumples to his knees from the impact! Roberto, desperation setting in, pulls himself to the second rope… AND FLIPS BACK OVER CODY WITH A SUNSET FLIP!! He’s trying to pin him!!
ONE!
TWO!!
Gavin Kirkland: KICKOUT at two-and-a-half! Cody powers out again! Roberto is scrambling now, trying to use his speed! He hits the ropes— SPRINGBOARD ARMDRAG! Cody’s thrown off! Roberto kips up, hits the ropes again—SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY— NO! CODY CATCHES HIM MID-AIR AGAIN! THIS IS BAD FOR ROBERTO! Cody transitions him right into a FALLAWAY SLAM, LAUNCHING ROBERTO HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING!! Roberto, somehow, SOMEHOW, is crawling to the ropes—he’s not staying down! The heart of Roberto De La Rosa is on FULL DISPLAY! Cody charges to attack him against the ropes— BUT ROBERTO LOW BRIDGES! CODY GOES TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE!! Roberto uses the second rope to steady himself, what’s he thinking?! Roberto hits the ropes, SPRINTS BACK SUICIDE DIVE— NO WAIT, HE FAKES IT OUT! CODY DUCKED AND ROBERTO SPRINGS BACK INTO THE RING WITH A CARTWHEEL! Mind games now! making Cody second guess his next move! Cody’s pacing on the outside, looking FURIOUS, and Roberto is perched inside the ring, inviting him back in!
Gavin Kirkland: Cody slides back into the ring, murder in his eyes but Roberto’s ready for him! Roberto rushes— BASEBALL SLIDE KICK TO CODY’S KNEE! Cody stumbles to one knee and Roberto immediately follows up—LOW DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Cody’s rocked! Roberto sees his opening! He grabs Cody’s wrist and whips him toward the corner! Irish whip—NO! Cody reverses it, sending Roberto HARD into the turnbuckles! Cody charges in— BUT ROBERTO MOVES! Cody hits the post shoulder-first! Now Roberto, RAKES THE EYES WHILE THE REFEREES VISION IS BLOCKED! Dirty play, but effective! Cody’s stumbling, trying to blink the sting away, and Roberto leaps onto the second rope—TORNADO DDT SPIKING CODY RIGHT ON HIS HEAD! Roberto isn’t wasting time feeling guilty about it either! He floats right over into a pin—
ONE!
TWO!!
Eve: NO! Cody powers out at two! Roberto’s not letting up, though, he’s pulling out all the stops! Roberto springboards off the middle rope! Cody getting up— ROBERTO WITH A MOONSAULT! RIGHT INTO A SPIKED REVERSE DDT ON THE WAY DOWN!! Roberto hooks both legs this time!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR—
Deadprez: NO!!! Cody still gets the shoulder up!! You can see Roberto getting a little frustrated now, slapping the mat, but he knows he’s gotta stay on Cody! He pulls Cody up, hooks him for a suplex, lifts— WAIT! Roberto adjusts mid-lift— BRAINBUSTER!!! Drops Cody right onto the top of his head!! Roberto’s pulling deeper into the bag now! But even after all that, Cody’s STILL stirring! The National Champion is refusing to stay down! This match is far, far from over!! He yanks Cody up by the hair, Cody’s barely standing! Roberto hits the ropes, charges in RUNNING KNEE— NO! CODY CATCHES HIM MID-STRIDE!! OH MY GOD— EXPLODER SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!!! ROBERTO JUST GOT FOLDED!!!
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT A SWING IN MOMENTUM!! Cody’s finally got some breathing room and you can feel the entire building come alive! Roberto’s down, clutching his back, and Cody’s stalking him now, jaw clenched, breathing heavy, he smells blood! Roberto tries to pull himself up using the ropes, but Cody’s already there— BIG CLUBBING FOREARM to the back of the head! And another! Cody grabs him around the waist— RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! Roberto bounces off the mat and rolls all the way to the opposite corner! Cody is fired up! He’s pacing now, slapping his chest, feeding off the energy! Roberto’s woozy in the corner, trying to pull himself back up—
Eve: Cody CHARGES IN WITH A BODY SPLASH INTO THE CORNER!! Roberto just crumples down! Cody pulls him out into the center of the ring, lifts him up— SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!!
ONE!
TWO!!
Deadprez: NO!! Roberto JUST kicks out!! But Cody isn’t frustrated, he’s locking in that focus even harder now! He knows Roberto is hurt! He drags Roberto up again, sets him between his legs— could be thinking about a second, even bigger powerbomb! If Cody hits this, Roberto might be DONE! But wait- Roberto’s kicking his legs! Fighting back! Small package roll-up!
ONE!
TWO!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Cody kicks out and pops right back to his feet— AND LEVELS ROBERTO WITH A TURNING LARIAT!! Nearly took Roberto’s head clean off!! That’s the danger with Cody he can end your night in a split second if you give him the tiniest opening! Roberto’s in BIG trouble now, trying to crawl to the ropes, but Cody’s right there, dragging him back to the center! Cody’s got full control now! Roberto’s survival instincts need to kick in fast, or this is gonna get real ugly! Cody’s stalking him now, he’s measuring Roberto, waiting for him to get up! Roberto’s on his knees, trying to beg off, but Cody isn’t buying it, he grabs Roberto by the head—
Eve: LOW BLOW!! LOW BLOW!! ROBERTO WITH THE LOW BLOW RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE REF, BUT THE REF DIDN’T SEE IT!!! Roberto used his body to shield it!! Absolute scumbag behavior from Roberto De La Rosa!!! Cody crumbles to his knees, clutching himself in agony, and Roberto immediately capitalizes! He bounces off the ropes— SLIDING FOREARM SMASH RIGHT TO CODY’S FACE!! Roberto’s not even going for a cover— he knows he needs to pour it on! He pulls Cody up, hooks him—SIT-OUT FACEBUSTER!! DROPS CODY RIGHT ON HIS FACE!! Roberto’s not done! He scrambles to the apron, measuring Cody— SLINGSHOT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP RIGHT TO THE CHEST!! Roberto hooks both legs deep!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR—
Deadprez: NOOOO!!! Cody STILL kicks out!! Roberto’s furious now! He’s pounding the mat, yelling at the Referee, but deep down he knows— he needs another shortcut if he’s going to finish this! Roberto grabs Cody’s wrist and pulls him up going for maybe another DDT— but Cody deadweights him! Cody throws a wild clothesline! Roberto ducks it spins behind him— GRABS A HANDFUL OF TIGHTS! SCHOOLBOY ROLL-UP!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR—
Gavin Kirkland: CODY BARELY KICKS OUT!!! That was so close!! Roberto’s pulling every dirty trick in the book and Cody’s just surviving on sheer guts right now!! Roberto’s back to his feet, frustration written all over his face. Cody’s trying to stand but Roberto rushes him— HESITATION DROPKICK TO THE KNEE!! Cody crumples down again! Roberto’s gotta stay on him, but Cody’s still fighting, still swinging from his knees! Roberto’s trying to dodge but Cody catches him with a stiff right hook to the ribs! Roberto doubles over and Cody, with pure adrenaline, scoops him up onto his shoulders!! Look at the strength! Cody’s DEADLIFTING Roberto like it’s nothing!
Eve: Roberto’s flailing, trying to escape, he rakes Cody’s eyes AGAIN!! Another cheap tactic! Roberto slips down the back, waistlock, tries to roll Cody up—Cody hangs onto the ropes! Roberto pops back to his feet and charges, Cody sidesteps— AND HURLS ROBERTO OVER THE TOP ROPE— WAIT!! ROBERTO LANDS ON THE APRON!! Roberto balancing! Cody turns around ROBERTO SPRINGBOARDS— INTO A MID-AIR POWERSLAM!!! CODY CAUGHT HIM OUT OF NOWHERE!! GOOD GOD WHAT A COUNTER!!! Cody covers!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR—
Deadprez: NO!! Roberto kicks out at the last split second!! HOW?! HOW IS ROBERTO STILL ALIVE?! Cody can’t believe it either! But he’s not wasting time! He drags Roberto up and lifts him could be going for the Jackknife Powerbomb— BUT ROBERTO ROLLS THROUGH!! SUNSET FLIP!!
ONE!
TWO!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Cody rolls THROUGH the pin attempt, stands up— AND STOMPS DOWN ON ROBERTO’S CHEST!! Brutal! Cody picks him up again— SIT-OUT POWERBOMB ATTEMPT— WAIT! MID-LIFT, ROBERTO COUNTERS INTO A FRANKENSTEINER!! HE SPIKES CODY’S HEAD INTO THE MAT!!
Eve: BOTH MEN ARE DOWN!!! They’re laying it all out there!! Referee’s check both men, they’re stirring slowly— Roberto using the ropes to pull himself up, Cody gritting his teeth, shaking the cobwebs off— Roberto, with one last burst of energy, rushes—TALON DE AGUILA!! TALON DE AGUILA!! HE PLANTS CODY WITH A SPEAR!!!BUT HE’S TOO EXHAUSTED TO COVER IMMEDIATELY!!! Roberto’s gasping for air, reaching an arm over—
ONE!!
TWO!!
THREE—
Deadprez: NO!!! CODY KICKS OUT!!! WHAT A MATCH!!! Neither man is willing to give an inch!! This is turning into an absolute WAR for the EAW National Elite Championship!!
Gavin Kirkland: Both men are barely moving, this is turning into a battle of wills now! Cody’s clutching his back, Roberto’s holding his ribs, they’re forcing themselves back to their feet! You can just feel the energy in the arena shifting…everyone knows something HUGE is about to happen! Roberto throws a wild forearm! Cody eats it— and fires back with a HEAVY forearm of his own! Roberto stumbles but comes right back, another forearm! Cody with a HEADBUTT! Roberto staggers into the ropes but rebounds back— RUNNING FOREARM SHOT to Cody’s jaw!
Eve: Cody doesn’t go down! He roars in Roberto’s face— BACKFIST FROM CODY! Roberto is wobbly— ANOTHER BACKFIST!! Roberto drops to a knee!! Roberto fires back DESPERATELY with a basement dropkick to Cody’s shin! Cody drops to a knee too— AND ROBERTO SPIKES HIM WITH A SNAP DDT!! Roberto floats over into a quick cover!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREEE—
Deadprez: NO! Cody powers out again!! Roberto can barely stand but he’s trying to finish it, he runs to the corner, springboard attempt— CODY CATCHES HIM MID-AIR AGAIN!!! DEADLIFT FRONT POWERSLAM!!! That’s all raw power right there!! Roberto just got DRIVEN into the canvas!! Cody doesn’t even cover— he’s dragging Roberto up again, hooks him, BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!!! Roberto crashes and burns!! Cody’s not done! He sprints across the ring— BIG RUNNING BODY AVALANCHE INTO ROBERTO IN THE CORNER!! Roberto’s about to be flattened! Cody pulls him out, hooks him up, sets him up for something! COULD IT BE— NO! ROBERTO SLIPS OUT THE BACK!! SCHOOLBOY ATTEMPT AGAIN— NO! HE POPS UP INTO A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF CODY’S HEAD!!! Cody’s rocked! Roberto hits the ropes— SPEAR!!! SPEAR FROM ROBERTO OUT OF NOWHERE!!
Gavin Kirkland: HE TOOK CODY’S SOUL WITH THAT!! Roberto crawls, clutching his ribs, dragging himself over— he drapes an arm across Cody’s chest ONE MORE TIME! NEW CHAMPION!
ONE!!
TWO!!
THRE—
Eve: NOOOO!!! CODY KICKS OUT AGAIN!!!! THIS MATCH IS ABSOLUTE CARNAGE!!! Both men throwing bombs, both men refusing to die!! You can see the referee hovering, wondering how much more either of these guys can even TAKE! Both men are barely moving, but you can see it—there’s still fire in their eyes! Cody rolls over, clutching his midsection, while Roberto crawls toward the ropes, dragging himself up with everything he has left! Cody’s on his feet now, staggering forward, he grabs Roberto by the head— clubbing blows to the back! Roberto’s trying to fight him off, but Cody muscles him into the corner!
Deadprez: Uh-oh. I don’t like where this is going…or maybe I LOVE it!! Cody starts climbing the ropes, he’s dragging Roberto up with him!! Cody’s on the second rope now, he hooks Roberto— could be looking for a superplex!! Roberto’s fighting it, throwing short punches to Cody’s ribs trying to block it! Cody with a headbutt! Another headbutt! Roberto’s dazed— but he’s still clinging to the top rope! Cody hooks him again tries to lift— but Roberto shifts his weight, slips under Cody’s arm AND CLUBS HIM ACROSS THE BACK!! Roberto’s standing on the middle rope now, facing Cody— what the hell is he thinking!?
Gavin Kirkland: Roberto locks Cody’s arms— wait, no— NO WAY— HE’S LOOKING FOR A SPANISH FLY OFF THE ROPES!!! Cody fights it!! Elbows to Roberto’s face!! Roberto wobbles, Cody slips under— AND NOW CODY IS STANDING ON THE TOP ROPE!! WHAT IN THE WORLD— CODY SNATCHES ROBERTO! DEADLIFT GUTWRENCH— SUPER GUTWRENCH SUPLEX OFF THE TOP ROPE!!! OH MY GOD!! ROBERTO CRASHES DOWN HARD!!!
Eve: THEY’RE BOTH DEAD!! THEY’RE BOTH DEAD!! Cody’s not moving! Roberto’s not moving! The referee’s checking both men!! That was pure desperation by Cody Maverick, using every ounce of power he had left to turn the tide!! But now the question is— who can capitalize first?! Who can crawl into a cover first?!
Gavin Kirkland: Both men are stirring now barely. Cody is dragging himself toward Roberto, reaching out with one arm, but Roberto, somehow, he’s pulling himself up the ropes first!! Roberto’s up!! He’s barely standing but he’s calling for it—he wants to END this!! He’s setting it up…HE’S CALLING FOR THE MEXICAN DESTROYER!!!
Eve: Roberto hooks Cody he’s trying to flip him— NO!!! CODY BLOCKS IT!! Cody plants his feet— LIFTS ROBERTO UP AND FLIPS HIM OVER WITH A HUGE BACK BODY DROP!!! Roberto’s back hits the mat HARD, he’s stunned and Cody sees his moment!! Roberto stumbles back to his feet— LIGHTS OUT!! LIGHTS OUT SUPERMAN PUNCH FROM CODY!!!
Deadprez: Roberto crumples like a house of cards!!! Cody’s not even hesitating, he grabs Roberto’s dazed body, hooks him— SIN CITY STUNNER!!! Cody plants Roberto right in the center of the ring!! Here’s the cover, hooks BOTH LEGS!!
ONE!!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
DING DING DING!!
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…AND STILL THE EAW NATIONAL CHAMPION…CODY MAVERICK!!!
Gavin Kirkland: What a WAR!! Roberto fought dirty, he fought smart, he threw EVERYTHING he had at Cody but Cody Maverick is STILL your National Champion tonight!!
Eve: He EARNED it the hard way! What a physical, brutal match!!
Deadprez: Cody survives with the gold but make no mistake, Roberto De La Rosa made a statement tonight! He proved he can hang at the top of the mountain whether you like his tactics or not!
( Cody is seen holding up his National Elite Championship, celebrating on the top rope shouting out at the crowd with a smile on his face but noticeable drenched in sweat as the scene fades to black )
(We have returned from commercial break as there is a small amount of noise from amongst the crowd. Seconds later, “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar starts to play as the crowd gets loud when Auburn Ware enters the arena. Auburn has a smile on her face as she waves to the crowd before heading to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen! Please welcome to the ring at this time… “THE PRODIGY” AUBURN WARE!
Deadprez: Here comes the young up and coming star Auburn Ware heading to the ring and I can understand why Auburn is all smiles this week considering the last week she has.
Gavin Kirkland: First off, let me wish Auburn a Happy Birthday as she celebrated her birthday yesterday. Not only that, but she also finally found out what her Unique Opportunity was after successfully keeping it from Grace De Lucas at the Grand Rampage.
Eve: She did find out what her opportunity is and even Auburn was surprised when she found out that she would be getting a title match against Brianna Hill for the Specialists Championship. There is no doubt that Auburn will make the most of this opportunity presented to her.
Deadprez: What a match that will be when it eventually happens with the gold on the line, but right now, let’s hear what Auburn Ware has to say.
(Auburn comes to ringside and does a lap around the ring, slapping hands with the fans sitting in the front row before she stops at the timekeeper’s area and gets a microphone from Gina Romano. Auburn slides in the ring and still has a smile on her face as her entrance music fades off. She waves to the crowd one more time before she begins to speak.)
Auburn Ware: Let me tell you that the news I got from Alana Starr last week was the best news I could have ever heard considering all the hell I went through keeping this earned Unique Opportunity and it was most definitely worth the wait.
Auburn Ware: I have been waiting for such a long time for an opportunity to come my way and I am so excited that it has finally happened considering all the crap that I have been put through at the start of the season thanks to bullies like Miku Sakai.
Auburn Ware: But this time? This time I really feel like this is my chance. This is my golden opportunity to win the first championship of my career as I get a chance to become the new Specialists Champion.
Auburn Ware: I was given this chance by Kennedy Street and Alana Starr because they knew that I wouldn’t squander an opportunity as big as this. Just like I told Kennedy and Alana, I will say the same thing to each and every one of you and that is that I promise with all of my heart that I will not let you or them down. That’s because I a–
(As Brianna was speaking, she was interrupted by the sounds of ‘Homecoming’ by Lil Uzi Vert playing throughout the arena. Seconds later, the cheers for Auburn turn into overwhelming boos for the Specialists Championship Brianna Hill. Naturally, Brianna is being accompanied by Silas Mason. Brianna has a microphone in hand as Silas leads Brianna down the ramp.)
Gavin Kirkland: AND HERE COMES THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION! Oh, Brianna is so beautiful, but does anybody else feel like the ringside area has dropped about 20 degrees?
Deadprez: Yeah and it’s all thanks to that beautiful Brianna and that bald and cold hearted bastard Silas Mason. Of course, he’s been busy considering we saw him at the beginning of the broadcast as well as at ringside earlier tonight during Harper Lee’s match.
Eve: Well, seeing Brianna come out here was almost a forgone conclusion after Auburn mentioned the Specialists Championship. The same title that Brianna successfully defended at Grand Rampage. Whether we like it or not, she still has the title, and she also has a microphone, so it looks like Brianna has a few words of her own… aren’t we so lucky.
(Brianna and Silas stop at the base of the entrance ramp as the crowd continues to boo the duo. Neither of them are paying the crowd any mind as Brianna’s entrance music fades off and she begins to speak.)
Brianna Hill: Awwww. Isn’t that just so heartwarming? Did you hear what she had to say, Silas?
(Silas nods and tries to stifle his laughter as Brianna starts speaking again.)
Brianna Hill: Oh, Auburn. You are so adorable. Seriously! I mean you are so precious. Listening to you talk about having such big dreams about becoming the Specialists Champion and not letting Kennedy or Alana or these idiot fans down.
Brianna Hill: Oh, Honey. You know very well that you shouldn’t be making promises that you will never be able to keep in your life. Saying that you are going to not let anybody down. BAHAHAHAHAHHAHA! Do you hear yourself talk?
Brianna Hill: Look, sweetheart, I am nice enough of a person to let you know that you are dreaming if you think you are going to beat me. That’s hilarious. Auburn, you just need to accept the fact that you are nowhere near close to my league and probably never will.
Brianna Hill: Auburn, you should take your happy ass all the way back to the General Manager’s office and ask for another opportunity because going against me would just be a waste of an opportunity. Believe me, you really don’t want this.
(Brianna and Silas smile as they enter the ring. Auburn’s eyes have not left Brianna as the ladies get face to face. Auburn doesn’t say a word to Brianna, but she responds to Brianna by shaking her head.)
Brianna Hill: Excuse me?
Auburn Ware: No.
Brianna Hill: No?
Auburn Ware: No! I am not asking for another opportunity because I want this one. I want to become the new Specialists Champion.
(Brianna goes to say something, but Silas steps in between Auburn and Brianna to prevent a fight. Silas makes a motion for the microphone and Brianna quickly obliges and hands Silas the microphone and he begins to speak.)
Silas Mason: Oh, Auburn. Take this from a gentleman who certainly has an eye for talent. Auburn, you are a very bright young woman. Honestly, Auburn, I think you would be a perfect member for Silas World.
(Auburn keeps her eyes on Silas, but she does have an inquiring look on her face, wondering what in the world Silas is talking about.)
Silas Mason: Auburn, if you align yourself with Silas World, it will do wonders for your career. You are a young and upstart competitor at the beginning of her career and joining Silas World will give you the privilege of working with someone like me.
Silas Mason: Auburn, you have all the talent in the world, and I could most definitely mold someone like you into a Champion. So, what do you say, Auburn?
(Auburn takes a moment to think about what Silas had to say about being able to make her into a Championship. After a few extra moments, she finally answers Silas.)
Auburn Ware: Silas, I am NOT interested in joining you. Now, get out of my way.
(Auburn shoves Silas to the side and tries to leave the ring—)
(CRACK!)
Eve: OH, MY GAWD!! AUBURN WAS SHOVING SILAS MASON OUT OF HER WAY AND BRIANNA RESPONDS BY CRACKING AUBURN RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP BELT!
Deadprez: WHAT A SHOT!! THAT SHOT WITH THE BELT HAS JUST KNOCKED AUBURN WARE OUT COLD!! ANOTHER CHEAP TACTIC BY A MEMBER OF SILAS WORLD IN THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION BRIANNA HILL!
(Auburn isn’t moving after getting cracked in the skull by the Specialists Title belt as Brianna stands over Auburn as “Homecoming” starts playing again as the crowd boos Brianna raises the Specialists Championship in the air.)
Gavin Kirkland: Awwwww. I don’t like this. Why can’t these two beautiful ladies get along? There is no need to fight.
Eve: It doesn’t help when one is being managed by the biggest bastard in all of EAW. Brianna basically said that Auburn wasn’t going to be worth her time and that Auburn should look for another opportunity.
(Auburn leaves the ring as Silas looks down at Auburn. Silas pulls something out of his pocket and leaves it on her chest and leaves the ring with Brianna while EAW Officials run in to check on Auburn.)
Eve: This asshole is such a sleaze. He left his damn business card on Auburn after Brianna knocked her out. Always a disgusting businessman.
Deadprez: Yeah… I am not talking about him. But I can already tell you that with the statement Brianna just made, this match is going to be an all-out fight.
(The final shot shows Brianna Hill at the top of the entrance ramp raising her title in the air once more before heading backstage before cutting to Auburn, who is slowly trying to collect herself with the help of the officials as the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(The camera fades backstage as Mikaela Street stands in front of the camera and smiles with a mic in hand, ready to introduce her next guest.)
Mikaela Street: Thank you so much, an incredible night so far on Showdown and now I would like to introduce at this time, an Elitists who is a Hall of Famer and recently returned, Charlie Marr!
(The crowd cheers for a man they have booed all of his career, but if there is one thing that he has shown is that he is resilient against whoever it is that stands across from him and that hasn’t changed, but Silas World is the big bad evil at this present time which makes him in the eyes of many, a hero.)
Mikaela Street: Hi Charlie, great to see you back from a long absence thanks to the attack by Silas World, but you made a surprise appearance at the Grand Rampage, how did that come about?
Charie Marr: Well, Mikaela, first off I had to heal from my injuries, and when Veena went down, I helped her in recovery as well. We knew that this time would come when both of us would be back. Veena worked her bloody ass off to get back sooner, mine took a little longer but ten I received a very interesting call from our General Manager, Kennedy Street, a fellow Brit. She was also out with an injury and we both had something in common, it was Ronan Malosi that took us down.
Mikaela Street: That is right, he hurt quite a few people, and everyone saw that you returned at the Grand Rampage under a mask, much like Ronan Malosi did. How did that come about?
Charlie Marr: I had a call from Kennedy, she checked on my condition and made sure that I was alright, ready to wrestle, and I was, so she gave me an offer that she could not refuse. It wasn’t some orchestration or anything like that, but it definitely was the opportunity to get back in the ring and some revenge on the arsehole who took me out. Here’s the thing, Silas World thinks that this is all about them, that they can control Showdown,. But Charlie Marr was doing this long before they ever existed.
(Mikaela nods as she asks the next question.)
Mikaela Street: And now that you are back, we heard that you will be challenging for the Answers World Championship at Fighting Spirit. How do you feel heading into this match?
(Charlie Marr can only smirk at the question.)
Charlie Marr: It has been almost a year since I was a World Champion. And when Kennedy brought up the opportunity I couldn’t in any way pass it up. I came back at the Grand Rampage for two reasons, main event Pain For Pride and make sure that Veena didn’t get screwed over by Silas World. If they do not think that I am ready for the challenge, they are dead wrong. It doesn’t matter how much of Silas Mason’s goons show up or if they try to protect him, because at the end of the day, after hearing what he had to say earlier on Showdown, is simple that I will continue to become a World Champion again and then Silas World will have no power.
Mikaela Street: Last week, you interfered in a match with Donovan Duke and Jon Kelton, costing the champion a match. Any comment on that?
Charlie Marr: I mean honestly Mikaela, who was interfering in what? If I recall Silas World was trying to once again cost an Elitist a match and I just returned the favor. Now obviously I didn’t do it Kelton, I id what was felt was right and it was time to finally send a message.
Mikaela Street: Now, as you know, that Veena has a chance to be in the Main Event at Pain For Pride, if you win the Answers World Championship, and she wins her match against Milli Banks, you two could be in the main event of Pain For Pride. What are your thought about that?
(The sound of this actually makes Charlie smile.)
Charlie Marr: All I have to say about that Mikaela, it is about damn bloody time.
(Mikaela Street smiles as she nods, Charlie Marr with confidence slowly walks off as Mikaela looks back into the camera.)
Mikaela Street: You heard it from Charlie Marr, and he is ready for Silas World. There are few people that doubt what this man can do, a Hall of Famer and a former World Champion on multiple occasions. There are so many things lining up and the possibilities are endless. But it is now time for the Main Event, back to you Deadprez, Eve, and Gavin Kirkland!
(The camera fades to ringside for the Main Event.)
(At last, Showdown returns from the commercial break for one final time with Gina Romano looking delighted about the upcoming main event program.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
(However, before the prelude to the tag team match itself, ‘Mr. Rager’ by Kid Cudi blasts through the arena to a huge cheer from the crowd as Elysium, Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton, make their way out together in their casual attire. They walk by ringside and settle in to watch the match.)
Gina Romano: PLEASE WELCOME!… ELYSIUM!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Truly the greatest tag team on the show has made their presence felt at the main event, preparing to watch the match unfold and see what their future opponents are really all about in order to secure their Pain for Pride spot!
Deadprez: These two are always out here putting on bangers every time they step into the spotlight, but tonight, the creators of those bangers are watching and witnessing history and looking to create their own in the future, using this as their study case.
(Now that both members of Elysium are seated for the match, ‘Olé’ by The Bouncing Souls plays to a positive reaction from the crowd as Ryan Wilson makes his entrance onto the stage, waving his hands at the fans. He’s soon followed by ‘Ambitionz Az a Ridah’ by Tupac, which only makes the reaction even louder as TLA swaggers onto the stage. Both members of the Hustle Alliance then make their entrance to the ring together.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST!… AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 435 POUNDS!… ‘THE WORKHORSE’ RYAN JOSEPH WILSON AND EAW HALL OF FAMER TLA!… THEY ARE… THE HUSTLERS’ ALLIANCE!!!!!
Eve: Solid lineup for the main event tonight, and you can expect some solid wrestling in exchange! The Hustle Alliance is back in action, looking to put on something special as promised and they’re bringing nothing but greatness to the tag team division!
Gavin Kirkland: Tag team matches have always been fun in the main event, and this one is definitely not going to disappoint us. The Hustle Alliance is looking to elevate their tag team work to a whole new level tonight against very ferocious Elitists we’ve set our eyes on. We’re about to see how things play out!
Deadprez: Hell yeah!
(Both members of the Hustle Alliance enter the ring and prepare for the fight. Then, ‘Don’t’ by Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice plays to a massive cheer from the crowd as Milli Banks makes her gracious entrance onto the stage but the grace quickly reveals her true self with her serious expression showing as she stands tall, staring down the two already in the ring. ‘7 Rings’ by Ariana Grande continues similarly strong reaction, as Veena Adams steps up to stand side by side with Milli Banks before they make a strong entrance into the ring.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING THEIR OPPONENTS!… THE TEAM OF… THE UNIVERSE, MILLI BANKSSSSSSSSS!… AND THE GOLDEN STAR, VEENA ADAMSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: What a matchup to have for the main event, man. You can expect a great match out of these two teams and with Elysium keeping their eyes on them, they’re about to see some real threats coming their way!
Eve: Going to be a fun main event for sure, but it’s also going to be a very serious mission for both teams to undertake to prove their worth and show that they belong on the Pain for Pride big stage soon.
(DING DING DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: TLA and Milli Banks are set to kick things off in this match, and nothing but greatness is expected from the chemistry between these two of Showdown’s finest. A lot of setbacks have had a significant impact on Banks’ style so keep in mind that she holds a slight edge here when the match gets technical as TLA isn’t as proficient in that style of wrestling.
Eve: You still can’t doubt the skills of this seasoned and respected veteran going up against one of the brightest stars in the EAW landscape today. TLA is here to prove that no matter how much time has passed, there’s no ring rust on him. TLA makes his approach, and now both competitors lock up in a collar and elbow tie up to kick things off! We’re starting off slow here!
Deadprez: Because both seemingly having the same idea in mind, their arms become entangled before Banks uses her agility to slip through and get behind TLA, locking in a waistlock from behind and attempting the first takedown but TLA’s body weight helps him stay grounded for now. Ah man, it’s going to take some serious effort to throw this guy over with that kind of strength!
Gavin Kirkland: Banks quickly uses the split-second opportunity to release her grip from his waist, grabs one of his legs, and sends his face crashing to the mat from behind! She moves toward TLA, looking to continue targeting his legs, but he uses both feet to push her off, sending her rolling across the ring before she stumbles back to her feet. TLA isn’t going down easily despite Banks’ playful tactics!
Eve: Rolling back to her feet, Banks charges toward TLA but TLA attempts to counter with an armdrag, only for Banks to land on her feet! Now Banks sprints to the ropes and bounces off, while TLA slides underneath, allowing Banks to hop over him but she hits the ropes again, and this time TLA leapfrogs over her!
Deadprez: But Banks is too smart! She slams the brakes just as she slips under the leapfrog and grabs TLA from behind as he lands. TLA quickly turns and swings for a clothesline… BUT BANKS DUCKS IT AND SPINS INTO A FLOATOVER FLATLINER DRIVING TLA INTO THE MAT!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Some offense finally comes into play here, but this is just the beginning of what’s shaping up to be something great. Banks grabs hold of TLA’s wrist and slowly rolls over, appearing to set up for an inverted variation of her offense… AND SHE LOCKS IT IN!!!!! BANKS APPLIES THE REVERSE CROSS ARMBREAKER AS HER LEGS FORM A TIGHT TRIANGLE AROUND TLA’S ARM!!!!!
Deadprez: You can see that Banks immediately transitioned into an early submission hold in this match because she already knew the type of opponent she’d be facing this week and now she’s exploiting his weakness.
Eve: TLA has a focused look on his face right now, trying to figure out how to escape this tight hold and stay in the game. Wilson is at the apron playing the cheerleader shouting encouragement to motivate TLA to fight back, while Veena watches on and praises Banks for how well she’s doing.
Gavin Kirkland: TLA is now trying to stretch his leg toward the ropes, but Banks applies even more pressure and shows no signs of letting go any time soon!
Deadprez: That strategy doesn’t seem to be working, so TLA slowly pushes himself forward, using his feet to rise back to a standing position. Banks struggles to maintain control of his arm as the referee slides in to check for a possible count!
Gavin Kirkland: But TLA gets to his feet, grabs hold of her arms… AND DRIVES A STIFF RIGHT FOOT STOMP STRAIGHT INTO MILLI BANKS’ GUT!!!! Now TLA is eventually released from the tight hold and is seen clutching his arm slightly.
Eve: That Cross Armbreaker seems to have had a temporary effect on him. Meanwhile, Banks uses the time she bought to recover. TLA, favoring one arm, approaches and tries to lift Milli back up… but Milli suddenly leaps to her feet and catches TLA in position for the STO, possibly setting up for the STO Backbreaker!
Deadprez: TLA doesn’t allow it, knocking her away with a sharp right elbow that connects clean to the side of her head! Elbow connects, and Banks stumbles away while holding her midsection, still feeling the effects of the earlier stomp by TLA. Now clutching her stomach, Banks fires back with a backhand chop across TLA’s chest, causing him to reel from the sting of the impact!
Gavin Kirkland: And she isn’t done as BANKS QUICKLY SPINS AROUND AND FOLLOWS UP WITH A SPINNING BACK ELBOW THAT LANDS FLUSH ON THE JAW OF THE HALL OF FAMER!!!! A great display of offense from a woman who’s willing to hit hard when the opportunity opens up for her!
Eve: TLA stumbles from the impact and tries to fire back with an arm chop, but Banks catches his arm and swings him around… INTO ANOTHER HALF NELSON ROLLING ELBOW FROM MILLI BANKS!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Banks misses the mark as TLA avoids the Rolling Elbow this time, hooking her arms and transitioning straight into a backslide cover as he immediately looks to outsmart her and steal the win for the team!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Milli Banks kicks out at two, quickly gets back to her feet… AND IMMEDIATELY NAILS TLA WITH A SUPERKICK THAT LANDS FLUSH ACROSS HIS JAW, LEAVING HIM FURTHER STUNNED!!!!!
Eve: TLA may have countered her earlier, but things aren’t going his way now as Milli Banks refocuses, targeting his leg as she grabs hold and goes for the Rolling Leg Snap which could very well be the setup for a transition into the Muta Lock!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA isn’t falling for the old trick and instead using the momentum from the Rolling Leg Snap to his advantage, rolling back to his feet and catching Milli by surprise WITH A HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN SENDING HER ROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!!!!
Deadprez: Oh, here it comes!
Gavin Kirkland: Crowd is building momentum as TLA sets up for a risky move! Get your cameras out, folks because this one’s about to be etched into your memories! TLA is ready, and so is the crowd as he runs to the ropes and takes flight!… BOOM!!!!! SPRINGBOARD SPLASH TO OUTSIDE TAKES BANKS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: A truly impressive leap from TLA with that Springboard Splash! What incredible height! We’ve just witnessed him soar over the ropes and take out Milli Banks with absolute style!
Eve: Now Milli Banks has been rolled back into the ring, with TLA holding onto her as he stumbles toward his team’s corner to make the tag with Ryan Joseph Wilson.
(TAG!)
Eve: Wilson has officially become the legal man, entering the ring as TLA passes Milli’s body to him. Wilson seizes her from underneath and tosses her over before slowly locking her into a Belly-to-Back hold as he lifts her high and drops her… INTO A CLEAN ZIG ZAG FROM TLA TAKING BANKS DOWN!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: An interesting combination from The Hustle Alliance, indeed! Wilson goes for the cover on Milli Banks!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BANKS POWERS OUT AT TWO!!!! Good effort from the Hustle Alliance regardless, but that’s not going to be enough to put down the Universe herself.
Eve: They’ve been working pretty well as a team so far, but nothing’s going to stop Milli and Veena from proving themselves too. Also, keep in mind. We still have Elysium watching from the sidelines. You can bet they’re keeping a close eye on this, knowing they’ll have to fight against a group of people all chasing the same spot at Pain for Pride.
Deadprez: The Hustle Alliance might be getting the better of them so far, but things are only just getting started and soon enough, their opposition’s going to go crazy but speaking of locking in, Wilson now targets Milli Banks, pulls her back to her feet, and delivers a Stun Gun dropping Milli onto the ropes with impact!
Gavin Kirkland: Banks is stunned momentarily as Wilson throws himself toward the ropes, sprints back, and delivers a clothesline to put her down! Banks stumbles back to her feet, only to be taken down again as Wilson injects some serious momentum into that second clothesline!
Eve: She’s rolling around, and Wilson is taking full advantage! Milli stumbles to her feet once more, attempting to swing her right hand at Wilson, but he’s able to dodge the attack, slipping under her arm before BRINGING HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX DROPPING MILLI HARD ON HER BACK!!!!! Wilson has been doing a great job capitalizing on the opportunities when he sees them, and he’s looking to pile on even more offense against Milli!
Deadprez: Now Wilson heads toward the corner and begins climbing to the top! Banks is still laid out from that Belly-to-Back Suplex, and Wilson’s looking to fly high! He might be attempting the Frog Splash!
Gavin Kirkland: And Banks can consider herself fortunate tonight for not being left alone as Veena Adams quickly heads over to where Ryan stands and tries to pull him down!
Eve: But that didn’t work! Ryan shoves her away by thrusting his boot forward, causing Veena to stumble off the apron! Banks is trying to get back to her feet while Wilson readjusts his balance and now attempts the Frog Splash on a standing Milli!
Gavin Kirkland: AND A SUPERKICK BY MILLI CAUGHT WILSON IN THE MID-AIR!!!! Wilson’s teeth might as well be resetting after Milli just sent him back to factory settings with that perfect catch of the Superkick to his jaw!
Deadprez: He collapses into the ropes naturally after the kick takes its toll, and Milli throws her arm over the rebounding Wilson!… AND PLANTS HIS FACE WITH THE SNAP FLATLINER!!!! Now’s a great chance to make a tag!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s right, my beautiful young queen Veena’s back on the apron, reaching her hand out for Milli Banks! Wilson sees something bad brewing in this situation, crawling over to the Hustle Alliance to make a tag while Banks is only getting closer to her partner!…
(TAG!)
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes trouble for the Hustle Alliance as Veena Adams enters the ring as the legal competitor of this match! Veena immediately shows off her impressive acrobatics, SKIPPING ACROSS THE RING INTO A CARTWHEEL KICK THAT KNOCKS TLA OFF THE APRON, WHILE WILSON CAN ONLY WATCH HOPELESSLY AS IT ALL UNFOLDS!!!!!
Eve: Oh wow, not only did Veena enter this match with grace and excellence in her ability, but she also wiped out TLA right off the bat and did exactly what needed to be done! Wilson’s trying to get back to his knees, but Veena rocks him with a brutal elbow strike that nearly folds him!
Deadprez: DAMN! One hell of an elbow, and now she wraps her arms around Wilson’s neck, building momentum… AND VEENA DRIVES HIS FACE INTO THE MAT WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA is on the outside, reeling from the impact of the kick and trying to reenter the ring, but it looks like Veena knows exactly what TLA is capable of when it comes to his endurance and she’s already charging toward the ropes at full speed!… AND DROPS TLA WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!!!!!!
Eve: She’s truly on fire tonight, looking to make the best effort for her team to make a case of their own! Veena is back on the apron, making her way up to the top corner! The Golden Star is looking to shine even brighter while Wilson struggles just to stay on his feet!… AND VEENA KNOCKS WILSON DOWN WITH THE DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!!!!
Deadprez: She’s putting in some serious work, and Wilson is down! This could pay off if the cover gets to three, as Veena pins Wilson and might just be picking up the win here!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Deadprez: And sometimes, you still won’t get what you want until you’ve earned it, as Ryan Joseph Wilson kicks out at two!
Gavin Kirkland: Same can be said for Ryan that he would’ve wanted this match win just as badly. Veena has been putting in a strong effort against the Hustle Alliance and isn’t about to stop, looking to give her team an advantage to seize. Adams now picks up Wilson, easing him up by the wrist and calling Milli in as she looks like they’re setting up for some sort of new attack plan.
Eve: Banks stands by as Veena applies the Irish whip, sending Wilson into their team’s corner… WHERE MILLI CATCHES WILSON WITH A WELL-TIMED ENZUIGIRI KICK FROM THE APRON TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!!!!!
Deadprez: This new persona of hers truly doesn’t lie when it comes to a more grounded and aggressive offense with what she’s doing here. Veena is still right there marching toward Wilson after he took that brutal kick to the back of the head… AND NOW HIS FACE GETS ROCKED WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE IN THE CORNER FROM VEENA ADAMS!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Teamwork is only going to make the dream work here, as Veena Adams now seizes Wilson out of the corner and tosses him to the ground before making the tag to Banks, who’s primed to take the next step!
(TAG!)
Eve: Tag made, and Milli Banks is once again the legal competitor! The next step in question here is that Banks is making her way to the top while Wilson is down as she’s looking to put her aerial offense to good use with her opponent right in the danger zone!
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson is laid out and that only means Banks is ready to deal the damage!… DIVING MOONSAULT BY MILLI BANKS!!!!!! Truly a career-defining shot that worthy of being photographed among EAW’s best moments with how graceful that moonsault looked! COVER BY BANKS!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: And not this time, as TLA slides back into the ring and breaks up the pinfall, saving his partner from being pinned! But TLA isn’t just breaking it up as he’s opening the door wide to turn the momentum around, quickly grabbing the ropes and leaping onto the middle one!… SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT ON BANKS’ BACK!!!!
Deadprez: That impact might have just chewed Banks right up! Remember, TLA is still not the legal man in this match, and he’s out here blazing guns! Veena is seen making a quick move, heading up to the top as she’s looking to fly and nail a Diving Knee Strike on TLA who got separated by his own firing momentum!
Eve: But TLA allows Adams to come flying down, but she only lands on her feet after failing to connect cleanly with the knee strike! TLA quickly hooks her arms from behind as soon as he sidesteps the knee AND TURNS HER OVER WITH A TIGER SUPLEX DRIVING VEENA INTO THE MAT!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: He couldn’t choose, so he’s decided to play the one-man army here! Veena is still hurt from taking that Tiger Suplex, while TLA reaches out for Wilson and now both of them are able to stand tall together against a reeling Veena, who’s still feeling the effects of that brutal grasp!… DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN STRAIGHT TO HER JAW!!!!!
Deadprez: The Hustle Alliance is picking the advantage back up in this match and now looking to make the best out of the opportunity! TLA runs along the apron, reaching out for Wilson, who’s still reeling from the energy he spent on that Double Superkick and finally… HE TAGS IN TLA!!!!
(TAG!)
Deadprez: And now it’s TLA’s chance to strike while the iron’s hot! Veena is laid out from the superkick combo she took, and TLA is eventually scaling to the top, preparing to fly high… DIVING 420!!!!!! THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS FROM THE HALL OF FAMER AND THE COVER!!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Deadprez: OH MY GOD!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!! I DIDN’T JUST SEE WHAT I THINK I SAW! MILLI BANKS JUST BRUTALLY BROKE UP THE COUNT BY DELIVERING A BASEMENT RUNNING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ON TLA!!!!!!!
Eve: That’s payback for what TLA did to her earlier, but I didn’t expect it to go down like that! TLA might be out from that stomp, and he’s laying prone next to Veena! Ryan couldn’t just stand around watching his partner get stomped out as Wilson enters the ring, going for a clothesline on Banks, but Banks dodges it!… INTO THE HARD NOTHERN LARIAT TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD!!!!!!!
Deadprez: MAN! Wilson isn’t playing around with friendship right now! Milli is down, and Wilson pulls her under his leg, setting up for the Canadian Destroyer to spike her even further!
Gavin Kirkland: Looks like Banks still has some momentum left after that lariat didn’t connect, as she drops to her knees, crawls under his legs, and hooks both arms, sending him down into the backslide!… AND BANKS SPRINGS TO HER FEET WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO FOLLOW UP THE MANEUVER!!!!!!!
Eve: Wilson got rocked hard in the jaw, but that doesn’t spell the end of Milli Banks’ assault, not by a long shot! She’s picking Wilson up after that knee strike and could be attempting a Vertical Suplex!
Gavin Kirkland: AND JUST AS IT’S ABOUT TO HAPPEN, WILSON USES THE LAST BIT OF ENERGY HE HAS LEFT TO LIFT BANKS UP INSTEAD AND DROPS HER TO THE CANVAS WITH THE BRAINBUSTER!!!!!! WHAT A SAVAGE COUNTER, LEAVING HIM DOWN ON ALL FOURS IN THIS MATCH!!!!!! THIS HAS BEEN AN AWESOME AND STANDOUT MAIN EVENT TO REALLY SOLIDIFY WHAT BOTH THESE TEAMS ARE ALL ABOUT!!!!!!
Crowd: WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE!
Deadprez: Truly a cinematic piece!
Gavin Kirkland: Great fight we’re witnessing indeed, but only one team is going to seize the victory tonight! Elysium continues to watch with expert eyes. Wilson is now crawling toward the ropes, starting to pull himself back to his feet while Milli is pushing herself up from the ground, doing her best to recover from the Brainbuster then TLA and Veena Adams are both getting to their feet at the same time.
Deadprez: Veena quickly takes the first shot at TLA by shoving him and taking both herself and TLA through the ropes to the outside of the ring immediately! Now Ryan is left alone with Milli Banks standing across from him! It’s not going to be an easy fight for Ryan!
Eve: Banks tries to run toward Ryan in the corner, but she gets knocked back by an elbow to the face, sending her stumbling across the ring! Banks quickly shakes off the pain and charges again, but Ryan resists once more catching her with a boot to her face!
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson now has her where he wants her and quickly leaps up to the second rope, launching himself to the top and looking to drive down with a Whisper in the Wind on Banks!
Deadprez: Oh wait, no! Not today, Ryan! It looks like Banks is able to catch him! Banks lets Wilson crash hard onto the solid canvas, then quickly seizes both his legs and flips Wilson over onto his knees!… INTO MEGIDOLADYNE KNEE STRIKE-
Eve: LA BOMBE BLEU!!!!!!! WILSON CATCHES A RUNNING MILLI BANKS AND COUNTERS BY SPINNING HER INTO A BLUE THUNDER BOMB AND PLANTING HER PERFECTLY AT THE CENTER OF THE RING!!!!!! PERFECTLY EXECUTED AND HERE’S THE COVER!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Eve: BUT BANKS KICKS OUT!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson is only moments away from becoming the champion! Veena notices what’s happening and tries to get back into the ring, but TLA is holding her back as much as he can! Wilson has the perfect opportunity to finish this and pin Milli! The crowd can’t even stay in their seats!
Eve: They’re all on their feet, watching this exciting moment unfold together!… RYAN GOES FOR MIC DROP ON BANKS!!!!!
Deadprez: Ryan is about to go for it, but the referee hops out of the match! Something’s gone wrong and it’s because Bronson Daniels is trying to get into the ring! What the hell are you thinking, man?!
Gavin Kirkland: He couldn’t just sit around and watch his girl get done like that! He tries to get into the ring, but Wilson immediately moves to swat him away, forcing Bronson to hop off the apron before he can! Wilson looks annoyed, but he has to turn around and stay focused-
Eve: MEGIDOLADYNE!!!!!!! THE HIGH KNEE GOT HIM!!!!!! Banks rolls out of the way, and here comes Veena Adams, sending TLA crashing into the barricade! Now she’s quickly making her way to the top rope!
Deadprez: This is it!…
Eve: FATAL VOW ON WILSON!!!!!!! MOONSAULT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!!!!!! NOW VEENA RETURNS TO RINGSIDE TO TAKE CARE OF TLA WHILE MILLI DROPS INTO A COVER ON THE PRONE RYAN!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
(DING DING DING!)
(‘don’t’ by Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice plays.)
Gina Romano: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS!… MILLI BANKS AND VEENA ADAMS!
Gavin Kirkland: And just like that, Veena and Milli pick up the win! What a match and a beautiful ending for two of my beautiful queens of Showdown! Absolutely gorgeous to see how this all eventually played out!
Eve: Great match and great effort shown by these two teams with Veena returning to the ring and celebrating the victory with Milli Banks. Truly a match to remember.
Deadprez: Well guys, I think there’s going to be some continuation of business going on outside the ring.
(TLA immediately storms toward Bronson, shoving him with anger, clearly perplexed and confused by the situation that just unfolded in front of him, and points at his face while yelling.)
TLA: (Off-Mic) What was that, hermano? I thought we were cool and shit and now you go and do this to us?!
Bronson Daniels: (Off-Mic) Let me explain-
(Kelton cuts TLA off and immediately places a hand on his chest with straight eyes staring at him.)
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) Hey man, back up. Not today. You don’t want to do this here-
(SLAP!!!!!)
Gavin Kirkland: OH!!!! And here we go, TLA initiates the fight with a harsh slap across Kelton’s face, and now they’re going at it with each other! Bronson Daniels tries to break up the fight, but here comes a fired-up Ryan Wilson, attacking Bronson from behind!
Eve: Now the fight is spilling out between all four men, each trying to get at one another!
Deadprez: LET THEM FIGHT! Aw yeah, this is heat, brother! We’re seeing fists flying in the middle of this jazzy music out here! This is crazy, yet so enjoyable, dawg!
Eve: Kelton and TLA are going at it, and now their fight is eventually spilling to the back, with Bronson and Ryan brawling and taking it there too! This isn’t going to end well but for tonight, Milli Banks and Veena Adams are taking the stage!
Deadprez: WE ARE OUT OF TIME TONIGHT! WWE WILL SEE YOU NEXT WEEK AS WE GET ONE STEP CLOSER TO FIGHTING SPIRIT AS WE MARCH ON THE ROAD TO PAIN FOR PRIDE! GOODNIGHT EVERYONE!
(Milli Banks and Veena Adams are celebrating their victory with their arms raised high, ignoring the chaos outside as the camera cuts back to them, completely soaking in the moment then the scene then shifts backstage revealing Silas World watching the match on a TV smiling and enjoying everything they’re witnessing together as Showdown fades.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes)
