Showdown 7/11/20

(EAW intro plays.)

(“Uncontainable” by Set It Off plays, cueing the new theme music of Saturday Night Showdown with a new introduction for Season 14. It plans to go to the EAW Performance Center in Newark, New Jersey with our socially distanced crowd.)

Eve: For the first time in Season 14, welcome to Saturday Night Showdown! I am your lead commentator, Eve! Next to me is the very insightful Deadprez and the other man to my right is the man with no filter, Gavin Kirkland! Pain for Pride is behind us. The Draft occurred last weekend and this season, we have plenty of new faces on this brand.

Deadprez: We say adios to our newly crowned PURE Champion, Xander Payne and our Universal Women’s Champion, Minerva, but hello to our current 24/7 contract holder, Jon Kelton and Interwire Champion, Consuela Rose Ava! The two of them will square off in our main event match tonight!

Gavin Kirkland: We’ll also be hearing from our newly crowned Answers World Champion and sexiest man alive, Jamie O’Hara later tonight as he lays down the law for the Showdown locker room!

Eve: We got a ton of new faces on this brand and faces that we haven’t seen in a while. Later tonight, we’ll be reintroducing the Showdown face to the main who carried this brand on his back in 2018, Cage as he takes on Shaker Jones later tonight. We will see two of EAW’s brightest talents in Justin Windgate and Sierra Bradford going one-on-one. Wow, such an amazing show, but we’re going to begin things with Ryan Wilson!

(“The Only Thing They Fear Is You” By Mike Gordon plays through the speakers as the socially distanced crowd in the Performance Center boos at the very presence of Ryan Wilson, who is still wearing the bruises and scars from his war against Ahren Fournier at Pain for Pride, but he is still standing and most importantly, he is still a part of Showdown. Ryan has a smug look on his face as he makes his way down the ramp.)

Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME…YOUR RECENTLY PROMOTED GENERAL MANAGER OF SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN…RYAN WILSON!!!!!!!

Eve: Recently promoted? :skip:

Deadprez: This man can’t get a championship, but he got the second best thing and it’s a promotion. Let me remind everyone that Ryan Wilson was an INTERIM General Manager, but it wasn’t until last Pain for Pride, where we heard that Ryan had gotten a promotion to become the permanent General Manager on Showdown. Like him or hate him, but you must admire his effort on making Showdown the best show in EAW!

Gavin Kirkland: Ever since he got the promotion, he hasn’t been afraid to push his weight around, trying to turn matches into his favor, giving himself championship matches and doing what he can to assert his authority. You can like or hate him, but Ryan Wilson is here to stay as General Manager.

Eve: I’m curious to see his thoughts on his new roster. I’m aware that he’s more than thrilled by some of his trades, but he could have done with some of the other’s on Showdown. :yikes:

(Ryan Wilson is already seen inside the ring with a microphone in his hand. His entrance music dies down as Ryan smiles around the small crowd of the EAW Universe.)

Ryan Wilson: WELCOME TO SHOWDOWN!!!!!

(The crowd gives him a mixed reception. Some are thrilled over being part of the Showdown crowd. Others just hate Ryan Wilson’s guts.)

Ryan Wilson: I can hear the excitement in your voices, that’s the beauty of Showdown. I commend all of you being as vocal as possible. I hope that never changes, but it seems like our roster going into Season 14 has changed and it’s for the better. First off, good riddance to that Hall of Shame member, Ahren Fournier and I hope that he falls on his face on Voltage! Second of all, I am more than thrilled to have retained some of my talents from last season, we got a bright talent in Bronson Daniels as he managed to defeat three other men and become New Breed Championship. We have our wonderful Answers World Champion, Jamie O’Hara, who will be giving his speech later on this show. We also gained some exceptional talent, who I will be looking forward to talking to about making Showdown to MY vision. I’m excited to work with men and women like Cage, Raven Roberts and Dr. Bethany Blue. I’m looking to see men and women like Justin Windgate, Sierra Bradford, Maxwell and Jon Kelton grow and evolve on this brand. It’s what happened to quite a few talents last season and it’s the beauty of being part of Showdown. There’s also a part of me that hopes to see those like Jack Ripley and Cage get their well-deserved World Championship reigns, but they will get what they put in.

Ryan Wilson: As I said last season when I took over Showdown, I have a clear vision for the brand. Not many people watch Showdown nor understand what my vision for the brand is, so let me just inform everyone once again. My vision for Showdown is…HARDCORE. Now, I get it, there’s not a many men and women cough cough Harlow Reichert cough cough who are found of the hardcore life style, but this vision isn’t about hardcore matches and hitting each other with creative weapons. Yes, those matches are always glorious to see, but to me, being hardcore is constantly pushing yourself to the limit. It’s to always constantly push yourself. It doesn’t matter how much pain you are in, there is something about you that is always telling you not to stop. These are always the same people who always keep at it until they no longer can. They are normally the ones who are so stubborn, that they will never take no for an answer. There’s a ton of Elitists on the roster, who can fit the bill. I’ve seen their respective journeys last season and it’s just some of the reasons that made me want to have them on my brand. I don’t consider my brand to be holding anyone’s hands and protecting them from their own setbacks and failures. Showdown is going to be a true test to how great of a wrestler you are. We produce the best wrestling content in the world and the newcomers from Dynasty and Voltage are going to realize that from the very first match they compete in.

Ryan Wilson: I’m not here with my own vendettas. I don’t just push the people I want to push. I push the people who work the hardest. I push the people who are going to give it their all. I don’t do halfass efforts. That’s not going to be the type of work ethic that is going to make me want to give you these huge opportunities. If you put in everything that you have to offer in the ring, you will be rewarded greatly. If there are people that can’t handle that, then, they can sit in the back until Season 15 because I don’t feed into entitlement or egos. If you think that bitching and complaining is going to work with me, then, you are going to be in for a rude awakening. If there is anyone who has an issue with what I have to say, speak your mind, let’s have a civil conversation. We can converse in the ring, in the back or in my office, but I am someone who tends to be all ears.

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(“2nd Sucks (instrumental)” by A Day to Remember unexpectedly blasts through the speakers as the crowd has a mixed ovation as the unsigned Elitist, Ronan Malosi comes out from the back. He wears a black “#SignRonanMalosi t-shirt that you can find on EAWShop.com. Ronan has a giant smirk on his face as he makes his trip down the ramp.)

Deadprez: Ronan Malosi? What in the world is he doing here?

Gavin Kirkland: What does it look like he’s doing, Deadprez? Ronan is blessing us with his presence. Do you think that he is going to do any “Hot Takes” tonight? :oh:

Eve: God, I hope not. His “Hot Takes” are complete garbage.

Gavin Kirkland: You don’t mean that, Eve.

Eve: I do, Gavin.

(Ronan Malosi is already in the middle of the ring as he stretches his arms out, embracing the hatred of the crowd. He gets a microphone from Gina Romano as he looks at Ryan Wilson, who is more than giving him the floor to speak. The two of them had small interactions on social media, but this is one of the first times that they have seen each other face-to-face. Ronan’s entrance music dies down before he begins.)

Ronan Malosi: For those that didn’t watch Dynasty last season or Pain for Pride, let me introduce myself. I am Ronan Malosi, “The Hot Takes King.” I am the reason why people gave a shit about the Dynasty brand last season. Do you think that was because of Drake King and The Visual Prophet? :mjlol: No, it was because of me and my “Hot Takes” segments, which are some of the highest rated segments of the entire season. “Crack Stories” with Bronson Daniels wishes that it had the same amount of success as I did. “Getting Candid” with Candice Blair wishes that it had the same traction as I did on Dynasty. Due to the success of the “Hot Takes” segment, it leaves me baffled on why the fuck no one would want me on their show? I should be the number one pick in the draft. I should be the Elitist that people are FIGHTING to have on their brand. I was so confident that I was going to get traded onto a brand. I waited the entire Draft Show for my name to show up on the screen. When I saw DRAKE KING as the first Draft pick, I knew that it had to be some sort of mistake. Perhaps, they didn’t have the right pictures to make the Draft pick, which is understandable because none of my previous pictures would have done me justice. You see, Drake King was only the first pick via default because my pictures couldn’t make it on time, but then, I thought, maybe, I could have been drafted over social media and I didn’t. They chose THE WOOGIEMAN???

(The crowd begins to cheer for The Woogieman. Despite not being here tonight, he is a strong presence. Ronan Malosi shakes his head.)

Ronan Malosi: OVER ME?!?!? Am I not as worthy as The Woogieman, Ryan?

Ryan Wilson: I had no say on the drafts on social media, Ronan. If I did, there’s no doubt that Shaker Jones wouldn’t have been on my brand.

Ronan Malosi: SHAKER JONES was another name that was traded over me. SHAKER JONES. This guy can’t bother to put in a decent effort on a basic episode of Showdown. Shaker Jones isn’t the star that I am, Ryan. Shaker Jones may be aligned with Chris Elite, but I never needed anyone to help me become the star I am. No, I got over it on my own, which is something that the basic Elitists know how to do these days. I am a star and you people can’t ignore that any longer. It’s probably another one of the million reasons why people didn’t want me on their brands. They are aware that the champions wouldn’t be safe when they’re in the ring with me. I dare you to put me up against Jamie O’Hara and I’ll body him on the mic and inside the ring.

Ryan Wilson: Ronan, I am not going to do that whatsoever.

Ronan Malosi: Oh, you’re afraid. You wanna protect your Answers World Champion? Understandable. But Ryan, I am here to give you an opportunity and that’s to have ME on your brand! Do you not realize that by having Ronan Malosi on your brand, your ratings go higher than it did with Jake Smith hijacking ⅔s of the show? Do you not realize that you will secure your job for Season 15, if you allow a man of my star power to be on your brand? Showdown is already the A-show, but it can be so much better with me on the roster. Jamie O’Hara doesn’t compare to my star power. Bronson Daniels doesn’t compare to the potential rise that I can have in this company. Jake Smith doesn’t get the same amount of gorgeous women to hate him as much as I do. It doesn’t matter what I do, but I am the most talked about star that this company has and you would be an idiot to turn me down.

Ryan Wilson: Is that so? Well, I’m not really seeing if you’re going to be a wonderful addition to MY vision of Showdown, but we’ll see with your match next week. If you’re so keen on competing. I will put you in the match and if you put on a good showing, I may consider giving you a Showdown contract. If not, then I don’t ever want to see you on my show again. Dress up to compete next week, Ronan. I don’t want to be disappointed.

(Ryan Wilson drops the microphone as “The Only Thing They Fear Is You” plays through the speakers again as Ronan Malosi nods at Ryan, who exits the ring.)

Eve: It seems like Ryan Wilson is going to throw a bone at Ronan Malosi and see what he can offer to Showdown.

Gavin Kirkland: It’s going to be interesting if Ronan Malosi will be able to get a Showdown contract. But, we’ll be right back with more Showdown! Stay tuned!

(Commercial break.)

Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

( “Young and Bitter” by Hot Tag Media plays over the PA system of the Performance Center as Lucas Johnson is making his way to the ring. He wears his Beats by DRE headphones that was given to him by his manager Albert Hitchman as he blasts music with an intense look on his face canceling the noise out from the fans that could give two shits less about him in the first place. When Lucas reaches the ring apron his manager Hitchman gives him one last prep talk as he gives the middle finger to his doubters as Hitchman takes off the headphones, Johnson heads into the ring for combat and has a new mindset of taking no prisoners and doing whatever it takes to win. )

Gina Romano: Introducing first! Accompanied to the ring by his manager Albert Hitchman! Weighing in at 197 pounds. He is the Blueprint; LUCAAAAS JOOOOOHN-SOOOOOOON!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Look at the man! All zeroed in on himself listening to music provided by them Beats By Dre’s.

Deadprez: Are you sponsored by them too?

Gavin Kirkland: I wish I was! Johnson looks ready to go though, that’s good.

Gina Romano: AAAAAAND HIS OPPONENT!

( “Man on Fire” by Oh The Larceny plays over the PA system now as the opening “whoa-oh-oh”s of the song play, the runner lights around the arena flash red and yellow in sync with the music. As the lyrics begin, the stage lights glow red and Raylan Brees makes his way out on the ramp. He is wearing his full-length wrestling tights and a red and black “Alpha Assassin T-shirt”, and pointing “trigger fingers” (ala The Bullet Club) at the ring/his opponent. Raylan wears a red athletic glove on his right hand and a black athletic glove on his left hand. When he puts his hands together in a diamond shape, the gloves form his double-A (Alpha Assassin) logo. Raylan walks to the ring quickly, with purpose, but will point and acknowledge the more vocal fans as he moves. Raylan Brees rolls underneath the ropes and immediately upon entering the ring, he begins climbing the turnbuckles. He makes sure to hit all four corners, working in unison with the musical cues. In sync with the lyrics “I’m a man on fire!”, Raylan raises his red-gloved right fist in the air at the top of each turnbuckle. )

Gina Romano: From Lexington, Kentucky! Weighing in at 230 pounds; He is The Alpha Assassin… RAYLAAAAAN BREEEEEEEEES!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: I always wondered if he had any relations with the Saints Quarterback.

Deadprez: Does it matter? He doesn’t look like he will allow Johnson to laissez les bon temps roulez tonight! He looks ready to go Big but not Easy!

Gavin Kirkland: What?

Deadprez: You mean Who Dat?

Official: Ring The Bell!!

( Ding Ding Ding!! )

Eve: Here we GO Folks! Brees versus Johnson is on! Both men are looking at one another with Raylan staring down at Hitchman with a look of YouMotherfuckerYouBetterNotTryAnythingStupidOrElse deathstare on his face which is ignored by Lucas’ Manager and Mentor!

Lucas Johnson (off-mic): Hey! Focus up here boy!

Raylan Brees (off-mic): The fuck you just called m- SMACK!!

Gavin Kirkland: BITCH SLAP! HAHA!!

Deadprez: Damn!

Eve: JOHNSON JUST SLAPPED SOME SENSE INTO BREES WHO NOW LOOKS AT HIM WITH A GLARE THAT COULD ATOMIZE A MAN ON THE SPOT! Johnson on his end bears an arrogant smile on his face as then the two lock up in a clinch soon after controlled by Raylan who looks about ready to pop Lucas’ head clear off like a corkscrew! Moving forward with Lucas locked in he goes down with a Bulldog while keeping Johnson in a headlock Raylan on the early going has the advantage on the ground as he throws in a few punches across the face of his opponent under the watchful gaze of the official.

He goes on a mounted position MMA style and begins to throw down some elbows until he is rolled over by Lucas who goes on the offense with a series of closed fist punches followed by a headbutt that seems to put Raylan in a dazed state for a short second BUT he manages to reverse the move going back on a top guard position on Johnson WHO SUDDENLY GOES FOR THE KIMURA LOCK!! THE KIMURA LOCK IS APPLIED AND BREES IS IN TROUBLE! HE IS LOOKING TO END THIS EARLY!! However Raylan manages to free himself quickly as Lucas did not bring Brees’ arm to his chest fast enough for him to move it out of the way and free from the hold. Both men go back to a vertical base and into a clinch this time controlled by Johnson who Irish Whips Raylan to the ropes! RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! Raylan goes down but quickly gets back up! Another clothesline! And a third one Brees keeps getting up but suddenly GERMAN SUPLEX BY JOHNSON!! He Used Brees’ Momentum Against Him! Down goes the Kentucky native and Johnson attempts a quick cover!

Referee: One!

Gavin Kirkland: Raylan kicks out!

Deadprez: Not even close!

Eve: Both men are going back to their feet, Raylan looks angry and Lucas looks smug both goes to meet each other but Raylan rakes Johson’s eyes which doesn’t please the official giving the big man a warning he doesn’t seem to have heard! He throws in a series of punches to Johnson some to he face some to the ribs as Lucas backs up into a corner! Raylan is going at it throwing in chops against the chest of Lucas while the crowd responds to it with…

Crowd: WOOOOOO’s!!!

Eve: Each time he strikes! Quickly Johnson’s chest is growing red and Raylan changes his strategy going from palms to fists striking hard he then begins to use his feet stomping the former New Breed Champion against the turnbuckle before getting grabbing him and WOAH!! EXPLODER SUPLEX FROM THE CORNER!! RYLAN WITH THE COVER!!

Referee: One! TWO!!

Gavin Kirkland: Lucas kicks out!! That Suplex came out of nowhere!

Deadprez: Surely it was in response to that German earlier! It had an impact for sure and now Raylan Brees has the upper hand!

Referee: One! TWO!!

Eve: Raylan with a rolling thunder followed with a fireman’s carry suplex onto a knee that has Lucas writhe in pain on the floor!! The momentum is truly on the side of The Alpha Assassin now! He helps Lucas up, throwing some punches before whipping him back into a corner. He backs up to the opposite one and charges in! He goes for the Stinger’s Splash BUT JOHNSON CAUGHT HIM! BLAM HE SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!! WHAT A COUNTER BY THE WRESTLING MACHINE!! He attempts a cover!!

Referee: One! TWO!!

Gavin Kirkland: Kick out by Raylan!!

Deadprez: Look at Johnson he quickly is moving for the kill again!!

Eve: Lucas quickly moved to set himself and Rylan in the Crippler Crossface!! He got it tightly locked in! Will Brees tap? Will he submit on his first showing on Showdown?? He tries to reach for the ropes! His strength allows him to get ever so closer with his hand raised up. It’s shaking he looks like he wants to tap out but he GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE!! The official orders Lucas to let go of his opponent and does so reluctantly after a count of four to give a bit more pain to his opponent! Johnson picks up Brees, slaps his face a bit spewing some insults before throwing him to the ropes trying for a clothesline but Brees ducks under it! SUPERKICK BY RAYLAN FOLLOWED BY ONE GERMAN SUPLEX! THEN A SECOND AS HE PROPS LUCAS FOR IT! AND THEN A THIRD ONE! HE GOES FOR THE COVER WITH A BRIDGE SUPLEX PIN!

Referee: One! TWO!!

Gavin Kirkland: The sellout kicks out!

Deadprez: It will take more to take The Wrestling Machine out! Brees shrugs getting annoyed to not have been able to put Lucas away and get his first season win! He grabs Johnson by the shoulders lifting him up trying to go for a fireman’s carry again but Lucas wiggles off and lands on his feet! He has Brees’ head under the arm! A DDT BY LUCAS!!! Advantage Lucas once again as Brees is laid out! Johnson goes up top to a nearby corner and Shooting star Press from Lucas! It Connects! He hooks the legs!

Referee: One! TWO!!

Gavin Kirkland: BREES KICKS OUTTTTT!!!

Eve: Johnson is beginning to get frustrated it shows look at the expression on his face! He picks up Brees who blocks him! Kick to the mid section and WOAH! THE DOUBLE TAP IS APPLIED SUCCESSFULLY BY RAYLAN BREES! Two Successful Crossroads have laid out Lucas Johnson flat on his back! Brees feels the end is nigh he can go for the kill and bag his first win of the season! He picks up Johnson who is limp, hoists him on his shoulder for a fireman’s carry that he drills down INTO THE SICARIO CUTTER!!! The Diamond Cutter connects! Johnson is Down! Raylan goes for the pin!!

Referee: One! TWO!!

Deadprez: JOHNSON!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: What the FUCK??

Eve: HITCHMAN GOT LUCAS’ FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!! HE JUST SAVED HIS CLIENT AND THE OFFICIAL DIDN’T SEE A THING AS HE CALLS IT A TWO COUNT! Brees is besides himself while Hitchman is laughing his old ass off! Raylan is angry as he curses at Albert but then goes to cuss a storm at the official for being a blind ba- CLAYMORE TO THE BACK OF RAYLAN!!! The official dodged but Brees got it all and he dropped down to the floor!! Lucas gets over him and hooks the leg!

Official: ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

( Ding! Ding!! Ding!!! )

Gina Romano: The Winner Of This Bout… The Blueprint LUCAAAAS JOOOHN-SOOOOOOON!!!

Gavin Kirkland: The hell was that?? From the back? Dick move Lucas!!

Deadprez: With an assist from his manager this match is his but had it ended up clean surely The Alpha Assassin would’ve won!

(The scene fades into General Manager Ryan Wilson backstage. Like always, he seems to be on the phone with an important call. He is pacing slowly back-and-forth as he is on his call.)

Ryan Wilson (on the phone): I’m more than excited about the Midsummer Massacre this year. I do expect to have a fantastic card. I do plan to get some matches on the card within the next few weeks, but I’m expecting an action packed card. There’s plenty of members on Showdown, who are hungry to make some sort of impact and that puts a smile to my face.

(A door is heard opening, which gets the attention of the General Manager. Xavier Williams walks into the camera shot and it seems like he’s more than ready to compete in his match against Maxwell in a matter of moments. Ryan Wilson finally notices Xavier’s presence.)

Ryan Wilson (on the phone): I’ll make sure to call you back.

(Ryan Wilson hangs up the phone, providing Xavier Williams with his undivided attention.)

Xavier Williams: You wanted to see me?

Ryan Wilson: Yes. First off, congratulations on your victory at Pain for Pride. You and Harlow totally killed it out there and showed the world what a flawless pure wrestling match is all about.

Xavier Williams: Thank you. Harlow was tremendous at Pain for Pride. I know that she wanted nothing more than to end her season on a good note. After Under Siege, it seemed like things were going a bit downhill. Not being booked as frequent as she was as champion really bummed her out. It drove her crazy not knowing when it was going to be the next time that she was going to be booked and I’ve been on the same boat as her. She’s a hungry competitor and despite the loss, I think she proved to people how wonderful of a wrestler she is.

Ryan Wilson: I’ve heard the word backstage that Harlow’s loss at Pain for Pride stung her.

Xavier Williams: Can you blame her? She wanted nothing more than for the story of “the student defeating her teacher” to become a reality. For Harlow, it was an almost flawless match. She managed to deal with everything that I was able to throw at her. She really adapted to how the match was and I was proud of her performance at Pain for Pride. Yes, she fell short, but she was amazing out there. This isn’t a talent that you should be keeping on the sidelines, Ryan. She’s someone that you should be propelling to the top of the brand. I know what Harlow is capable of and I know that this loss is going to motivate her into making sure that she doesn’t face a tragic loss like this again.

Ryan Wilson: Harlow is one of the reasons that I invited you to my office to talk about. We’ve heard zero from her since Pain for Pride. The last post on social media was with her believing that she wasn’t the best pure wrestler in the world and that she was “beach bound.” I understand that she has an elbow injury to recover from, but do you think that it’s smart of her to be on a beach in the middle of a pandemic?

(Xavier Williams shrugs his shoulders.)

Xavier Williams: Your guess is as good as mine. I’ve been trying to get a hold of Harlow since Pain for Pride, but I keep getting her voicemail. I like to believe that she just wants to distance herself from everyone and it’s best to give her that space. She’s a big girl and whenever she’s ready, she’ll be back. I know that.

Ryan Wilson: It seems like she believed that no brand would want to invest in her due to her injury, but Harlow has proven time after time again that she’s worth the risk. Her reign as PURE Champion. Her hunger to prove that she’s this flawless athlete is one of the reasons that I wanted her on Showdown again. I want to see her on Showdown soon, so if you get any word from her, let me know as soon as possible.

Xavier Williams: Will do.

Ryan Wilson: Thank you. Your match is up next. It’s best that you head towards the ring. You’re free to go.

(Xavier Williams nods his head as he leaves Ryan Wilson’s office. The scene fades to black.)

(Commercial break.)

(“Slide” by Calvin Harris ft. Frank Ocean, Migos hits, as Maxwell walks out on to the stage as he peers over the small crowd as he pumps himself up flashing his newly bought ice around his neck and on his fingers as he makes his way down the ramp. Maxwell then walks up the steps as he moves through the ropes as stops in the middle of the ring and poses with arms out wide as there is a mix reaction of boos and chants of “loser”.)

Eve: Maxwell was drafted from Voltage and he looks ready to make a name for himself here on Showdown and to continue the role he generated at the end of SZN13.

Gavin Kirkland: The way I see it you either have it or you don’t, and to be honest Maxwell has a lot to learn and to square off here tonight with a veteran like Xavier. He’ll learn a lot that can carry him far here in EAW.

Gina Romano: The following contest is set for one fall! Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada!!! Weighing in at 250lbs!! PRINCE WEALTHY!!!! MMAXXXXWEELLLLLLL!!!!!!

(“Slide” fades out as “Break Free” by The New Low hits as Xavier Williams makes his way out onto the stage stopping at the top as he pumps himself up as the crowd erupts in cheers. )

Gina Romano: And his opponent!! He is from Pensacola, Florida!! Weighing in at 190lbs!! THE YOUNG WOOOOLFFF!! XXXXAVIIERRRR WILLLLLLLLIAMMSSSSSSS!!!

(Xavier makes his way down the ramp as he stops at the bottom of the ramp as he stares at Maxwell still holding that same pose. Xavier shakes his head as he hops to the apron with one knee and pulls himself up using the ropes. Xavier slides through the ropes as Maxwell breaks the pose and gives Xavier a little pump fake that kind of puts Xavier at a stand still mid ropes. Xavier then finishes hopping through the ropes as “Break Free” fades out.)

Deadprez: There’s no doubt that Xavier Williams wants to start this season off with a bang. He finally put a nail in the coffin picking up the win against Harlow Reichert at Pain for Pride, they put on a hell of a show and I don’t expect anything less tonight from Xavier.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Eve: And this match is on it’s way! Xavier and Maxwell circle each other as they both go in for a caller-elbow lock up, both men fighting for the upper hand but it looks like Maxwell has the upper hand as he tries to push Xavier back against the ropes. Xavier suddenly starts pushing back, but Maxwell counters and begins pushing Xavier to the other side of the ring and now has Xavier pinned against the ropes as the ref steps in to break the hold.

Deadprez: Maxwell raises his hands showing he released the hold but quickly with a forearm to the side Xavier’s head. Maxwell attempts another but is blocked, Xavier goes for a kick to the mid section but Maxwell catches Xavier’s foot. Xavier steps over Maxwell’s leg and continues with a peel kick to the top of Maxwell’s head sending him stumbling back.

Gavin Kirkland: See the way Xavier pulled that move out, that is the technician of a veteran right there. Xavier quickly runs in for a clothesline but Maxwell see’s Xavier coming and the back body drops Xavier over the top rope but Maxwell didn’t see that he landed on the apron. Maxwell turns around and is met with a rope assisted Enziguri stumbling him back once again. Xavier quickly hops to the top rope and springs from the top rope…Ashes of the Phoenix connects. Xavier quickly goes for the pin hooking one leg.

OOOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOOO!!!

TTHHRR….

Eve: Maxwell kicked out and rolled from the ring as Xavier begged him to come back in the ring. Maxwell makes an attempt to climb the apron but Xavier pumps fake him causing Maxwell to give up and retreating trying to shake the cobwebs. Xavier exits the ring from the other side and runs around the ring and Maxwell slides back in and so does Xavier but Maxwell is the first to his feet and Xavier is met with a few foot stomps before Maxwell circles the mat with his arms out and a smug look on his face.

Gavin Kirkland: What is wrong with this guy and not covering. If you’re that good why not just put this match away. Maxwell drags Xavier to his feet and sets him up for a pump-handle…Maxwell pulls him on to his shoulders looks like he might be going for the Samoan drop but Xavier delivers 3 hard elbows before sliding off and pushing Maxwell forward. Maxwell and Xavier both come off opposite ropes…Maxwell going for a lariat but no Xavier counters it…SPANISH FLY. Perfectly executed. Xavier goes for the pin as the small crowd cheers “THIS IS AWESOME”.

OOOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOOO!!!

TTH..

Deadprez: Xavier with that desperate counter may have just turned this match back into his favor, but I think he’ll need a little more than that to get that three count. Xavier took longer then needed to catch his breath. A man like Xavier who’s been to the top of EAW and his plans for this season is to be at the top once again. Xavier drags Maxwell to his knees but Maxwell lays in with a punch to the stomach but Xavier delivers a forearm back in return, Xavier attempts a superkick but Maxwell quickly avoids the kick and rolls under the ropes and out to the ground. Xavier goes but is stopped by the ref as he starts a count.

ONE!!!!!

TWO!!!!!

THREE!!!!

Eve: Xavier is down waiting and takes it in to his own hands as he looks back and then at Maxwell then turns and runs the ropes and Cartwheels Over the Top Rope with Suicide Moonsault…XAVIER JUST FLEW OVER THE TOP ROPE AND SMASHING ON TOP OF MAWELL….Xavier just hit that Sasuke Special. Xavier knows what it takes to get the job done, let’s just hope that move didn’t jeopardize him from furthering this match. Xavier slowly gets to his feet as he drags Maxwell to his feet. The crowd is livid right now. Xavier slides Maxwell on to the apron as he hops to the apron Maxwell rolls the rest of the way into the ring as Xavier makes his way up the corner to the top.

Gavin Kirkland: Xavier is perched on the top turnbuckle looks like he could be going for one of his variations of the 450 splash. Wait Maxwell see’s Xavier and quickly rolls to his knees and slams his body into the top rope causing Xavier to slip and fall to a seated position on top of the turnbuckle. Maxwell with a hard blow to the head of Xavier. Maxwell attempted to climb the turnbuckle as well.

Deadprez: This is definitely not going to end well. Xavier now with a hard elbow to the top of the dome of Maxwell, shaking him up a bit, as he continues up to the 2nd rope. Maxwell with a European uppercut almost sending Xavier backwards off the top turnbuckle as Maxwell is now standing on top of the corner balancing. Maxwell pulls Xavier up…He’s not going for The Power of Money is he. If he does this could be one of the most upsetting victories of the night and will get the attention of the locker room that Maxwell on Showdown will outshine his little run on Voltage last season.

Eve: Maxwell attempts to lift Xavier but it’s looking a bit difficult to get his footing…Xavier with a few punches to the side of Maxwell causing Maxwell to somewhat give up on lifting and focus’ more on defending the punches as he begins to lose his balance finally Xavier ceases the opportunity and kicks out one of Maxwell’s legs causing him to fall to the turnbuckle catching himself hanging by both hands Xavier quickly capitalizes and goes straight for the double stomp Tree of Woe smashing all through Maxwell’s chest sending him down to the mat as Xavier rolls out across the mat. Xavier charges in for a running Moonsault but no Maxwell manages to adjust himself and catches Xavier in a Heel Hook.

Gavin Kirkland: Xavier almost had that bottom rope but Maxwell’s instincts kicked in and was able to drag himself and Xavier away from that bottom rope. Xavier goes for another reach but Maxwell has turned it right into an ankle lock and drags Xavier to the middle of the ring…Xavier lifts up through the pain and rolls under grabbing Maxwell’s ankles and turning into a pinning combo.

OOONNEEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOOO!!!!

Deadprez: NO!! Kick out by Maxwell sends the crowd into a sigh as Maxwell leaps to his feet before Xavier makes it to his. Maxwell rushes Xavier with a knee to the gut, Maxwell then irish whips Xavier across the ring as he runs the opposite ropes and comes in for a Forearm smash but Xavier ducks and comes off the ropes for a cross body but Maxwell catches Xavier in mid air and follows through with a Tilt-A-Whirl Powerslam smashing Xavier down to the mat, Maxwell going for a pin.

OOONNNEEEE!!!

TTTTWWOOOO!!!!!

Eve: Kick out by Xavier! Not hooking that leg during the pin costed him the three count. Maxwell is out here proving he’s worthy but making some rookie mistakes. He could have easily picked up the victory over a Hall of Famer here tonight. You can see the frustration in Maxwell’s face that he is determined to finish this match. Maxwell drags Xavier to his feet and whips him across the ring and runs the ropes and goes for a forearm smash and connects across the skull of Xavier sending him to his back.

Gavin Kirkland: Maxwell quickly rolls Xavier over on to his stomach, locking one arm in his legs and applying the crossface. He has this crossface lock deep in the middle of the ring. Xavier makes little effort of making it to the ropes but not tapping. Xavier finally makes some movement reaching out for the ropes again as he slides a few inches closer but Maxwell wrenches back harder causing Xavier to stop reaching and focus more on breaking the hold. Maxwell finally let’s go of the crossface but still has one arm trapped as he starts slapping the back of Xavier’s head. Maxwell finally relieves the hold as he gets up and poses for the small crowd as they begin to boo. Xavier is still laying on the mat as Maxwell climbs to the second rope holding his hands high as if he already won the match.

Deadprez: It’s nice to be able to win over this small crowd but showboating when you need to be capitalizing on the pin is not the way to win this match. Maxwell hops down and meets Xavier who is up to one knee delivers a punch to the mid section stopping Maxwell in his tracks. Maxwell smashes an elbow to the top of Xavier’s head as Xavier strikes another as he moves to his feet. Maxwell with a forearm of his own…Now Xavier with a desperation kick to the stomach that backs Maxwell into the corner. Xavier comes in for a clothesline but no Maxwell catches Xavier and slams him to the mat with a desperate Urnage. Maxwell goes for the cover but the ref doesn’t see Maxwell has bridge out on to the rope. The small crowd starts booing as Maxwell goes for the cover.

OOONNEEEE!!!

TTWWWOOOO!!!!

TTH….

Maxwell: What the…You only have one job, do it!

Ref: No pin, your feet were on the bottom rope Maxwell.

Eve: Maxwell digging deep to pull out a first victory starting off the fresh season cheating isn’t the way to go. Maxwell then drags Xavier to his feet but Xavier with a punch and another pressing Maxwell back, and fires another spinning back kick connects to the jaw of Maxwell knocking him back and down to the mat in the corner. Xavier seizing the opportunity and goes straight for the run SHOTGUN DROPKICK hits his mark, Xavier drags Maxwell to the center of the mat and goes for the pin hooking one leg.

OOONNEEE!!!

TTTWWWWOO!!!!!

TTHHREE.

Gavin Kirkland: Xavier needs just a little more to put Maxwell out. Xavier quickly bringing Maxwell to his feet, looks like he may be going for a suplex. If he manages to get him up Maxwell might as well kiss this fight good night. Xavier attempts to pull him up but no Maxwell hooks a leg, Xavier attempts to try again but no Maxwell punches Xavier in the side. Maxwell out muscles Xavier and pulls him up quickly dropping out into a Sit out Xplex…Maxwell just hit the Ferrari Overdrive, this could be over right here.

Deadprez: Maxwell isn’t going for the pin, it looks like he is going for the top rope. Taking a high flight risk has its advantages, I don’t think this will end well for Maxwell. If all goes well, this match will be in the books. Maxwell climbs the turnbuckle, stands up and finds his footing and goes for it, doesn’t even look, does it all blindly and connects. Maxwell just Landed the Private Jet blindly. Maxwell goes for the roll up.

OOONNNEEEE!!!!

TTTWWOOOO!!!!!

THHREEEE!!!!

Deadprez: Yes! Xavier gets his shoulders up just in time. Maxwell looks very pissed as he harasses the ref about the slow count. The ref assuring that his count was on point depicting his count in his hand. Maxwell has had a good run in this match but worries about the ref’s count and not focusing on finishing Xavier off and pulling out the victory.

Eve: Maxwell pulls Xavier up to his knees, it looks like Maxwell might be going for the Dragon Sleeper. Maxwell attempts to apply the hold as Xavier tries to fight it, finally Xavier frees himself as runs the ropes Maxwell charges in and but Xavier ducks both men off the ropes again as Xavier goes for a leap frog but Maxwell catches Xavier in mid air and smashes him down across his knee and holding him in a pendulum backbreaker pressing down with both hands making sure to dig it in deeper and deeper finally pushing him off to the mat. Maxwell picks Xavier up with a pump handle as he pulls him up Xavier fights and follows the motion and is able to slip over the top but locks his legs. Xavier just planted Maxwell with a spike frankenstiener.

Gavin Kirkland: This could be it, the turning point for Xavier. Xavier quickly to his feet as Maxwell makes it to his, Xavier with a hook kick as he runs the ropes big boot uncocking Maxwell to the corner Xavier runs the ropes to come in for a back elbow but Maxwell slips out of the way.

Eve: Looks like Maxwell is trying to put him up on the turnbuckle. Xavier is in the seated position as Maxwell climbs up to the second rope before Xavier starts in some vicious punches and finally pushes Maxwell off the ropes onto his back. Xavier standing up on the perch as Maxwell makes it to his feet as he turns around Xavier fires down with a mistletoe dropkick sending Maxwell rolling across the ring, Xavier quickly runs the ropes as Maxwell gets up in a daze as Xavier springboards off the second rope connecting with the Ashes of the Phoenix Xavier hooks a leg with one leg and the other with one arm as the ref starts the count.

ONNNEEEE!!!!

TTWWWOOO!!!!

TTHHREEEE!!!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

(“Break Free” by The New Low hits as Xavier rolls off Maxwell as the ref holds Xavier’s hand up as he is still crouched over on the mat. Maxwell rolls out of the ring shook up by the loss as he walks up the ramp giving evil snares back to the ring.)

Eve: I wouldn’t have expected this to go any way else. There is a reason Xavier is a hall of famer and former Grand Slam Champion. Maxwell put up a hell of a good fight and I do expect some great things in the future for Maxwell on the blue brand.

Deadprez: No doubt Eve! Make no mistake about it, season 14 has kicked off great and can’t wait to see what’s in the future for both Maxwell and Xavier. Xavier being a former 2x World Champion, but I expect him to be adding even more gold to his resume this season!

Gavin Kirkland: That is right Prez. Both of these men showed great potential to be a future champion on Showdown!

(The camera pans backstage to see Alexis Chambers and new Showdown roster member, Dr. Bethany Blue walking down the hallway. The newly formed tag team are discussing Alexis’ match with Bronson Daniels coming up shortly.)

Alexis Chambers: Yeah, I’m ready Bethany. Thanks, but I don’t think I’ll need the help. If Jake interjects his slimy ass, you can help me out then.

Dr. Bethany Blue: Alright, anyways. I’m excited to be teaming up with you, we’re gonna create an amazing team! Did you settle in okay with your room by the way?

Alexis Chambers: I settled in fine, thanks. And yeah, it’s gonna be a roller coaster. I didn’t expect to make an ally with you, but seeing you crying at Pain for Pride got to me for some reason. I’m glad all of this stuff happened, we never would have joined forces.

Dr Bethany Blue: Answer me one question though Alexis….

Alexis Chambers: Umm alright.

Dr. Bethany Blue: Did you ever….you know…sleep with Jake or were you just teasing me on social media like you said you were?

(There is silence between the two of them. Alexis Chambers has a straight look on her face as she slowly shrugs her shoulders.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Oh my gosh…..

Alexis Chambers: Believe me Doc, it’s something I’m ashamed of myself for now. Also it was NOT special in any way at all. I know why Jake calls himself the “Mightiest One”….fuckin one inch wonder.

Dr. Bethany Blue: I’m glad I’m not the only one with that opinion now. I looked past it though because I just felt like I had a connec–

Alexis Chambers: FUCK JAKE SMITH!

Dr. Bethany Blue: YES FUDGE HIM! But Alexis, if we’re gonna try having you on my staff, you need to work on the cussing. You can’t be talking with that potty mouth in front of patients.

Alexis Chambers(as she flips her hand): Pfft! Patients will love me no matter what because I’m so lovable and adorable like that. If not…they can fuck right off.

(Bethany Blue covers Alexis Chambers’ mouth.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Goldstein has to adjust and so do you, you must watch the language Alexis! Gosh darn it!

(Alexis Chambers shrugs her shoulder with a smile.)

Alexis Chambers: I’ll try, is that better?

Dr. Bethany Blue: YES! Now are you ready to take Bronson out?

Alexis Chambers: You bet your ass, I said what I said all week about him being an overrated bum who lucked into the New Breed Championship. His sexist remarks pissed me off even more after the shit he pulled with us. I’m kinda glad he was dumb and talked about their bet out loud and in a public area because our alliance wouldn’t be possible without it and we’d still be simpin over that skinny fatass dude. I’m gonna show Bronson tonight why you don’t mess with us, and why you don’t mess with the Medical Maniacs in the future and show what happens when you think of us as part of some game rather than human beings.

Dr. Bethany Blue: Well said girl. We’re gonna teach them two guys a lesson in humility and make sure they learn their lesson. After that, we’re gonna go on and do great things together as a tag team. I know I’ve put your family through a lot, but deep down I respect your brother and I see you as a new friend. I’m very excited about this and I look forward to what we’re gonna do as allies rather than enemies. Jake Smi–

Alexis Chambers: Fuck Jake Smith!

Dr Bethany Blue: FUDGE JAKE SMITH!!

???: Frick Jake Smith!

(Alexis Chambers and Dr. Bethany Blue turn to see Sierra Bradford walking into the frame.Sierra could not help, but hear the conversation between Alexis and the Doc. She’s in her ring gear, ready for her match later tonight. Sierra smiles before walking out of the frame.)

(The camera backs away and Bethany and Alexis continue their conversation as the camera fades to black.)

(Commercial break.)

(Showdown returns from commercial break with Gina Romano in the middle of the ring.)

Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen…the following match is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Do you think we will be lucky enough to have Alexis and Bethany come out in bikinis again? Maybe kiss a little bit more, specifically right in front of me?

Eve: Yikes.

Gina Romano: Introducing first, from Cocoa, Florida…weighing in at two-hundred and ten pounds…being accompanied to the ring by the other half of the Four-Twenty’s, Jake Smith…HE IS THE NEW BREED CHAMPION….BRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOONNNNNNSOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNN DAAAAAAAAANNNNNNIIEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSS!!!

(‘Nightcrawler’ by Travis Scott ft. Swae Lee & Chief Keef pumps out of the speakers, filling the arena)

Deadprez: Bronson bringing that New Breed Title to Showdown!!!

Gavin Kirkland: But Alexis is bringing bikinis…and mud…

Eve: Don’t be acting like Persephone! Put your tongue back in your mouth.

(Bronson Daniels Brosal Shuffles out of the back, with the EAW New Breed Championship around his waist. He stops at the top of the top of the ramp and points to the small crowd, before letting out a large cloud of smoke from his lungs. Jake Smith slowly steps out from the back, walking behind him as they both make their way down to the ring}

(Bronson slides into the ring under the ropes as Jake stays on the outside, walking over to the opposite side of the ring. With the New Breed Championship held into the air, Bronson lightly nods his head to the beat, a large smile on his face}

Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT…

Gavin Kirkland: Here we go!!!

(Bronson’s music ends)

Gina Romano: …FROM DETROIT MICHIGAN…WEIGHING IN AT ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN POUNDS…BEING ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY THE HER MEDICAL MANIACS PARTNER, DR. BETHANY BLUE…

(‘Walking the Wire’ by Imagine Dragons begins to echo through the Performance Center)

Gavin Kirkland: Oh my god…oh my god…oh my god…

Gina Romano: ‘THE MOTOR CITY GODDESS’ AAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEXIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMBBBBBBBBBBBEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSS!!!!

(Alexis Chambers comes skipping out from the back and stopping at the entrance. She smiles to the fans as Dr. Bethany Blue walks out from the back and stands beside her…her gaze squarely on Jake Smith)

Deadprez: If I was Jake…I would be pissing myself right now.

Gavin Kirkland: Hey! Where’s the bikinis?

Eve: That was only or Pain for Pride.

Gavin Kirkland: I feel gipped!

(Alexis goes skipping down the walkway as Dr. Blue walks down behind her, making sure to stay away from the plexiglass keeping her from the fans. Alexis climbs the stairs as Dr. Bethany waits on the outside, sliding in between the ropes. Slowly skipping around the ring, Alexis circles around Bronson Daniels)

(The ref takes Bronson’s New Breed Championship and hands it off to someone on the outside)

Eve: Alexis has stopped skipping and she is just mad staring at Jake Smith.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Deadprez: Bronson is just watching Alexis stare down at Jake Smith.

Gavin Kirkland: RIP HER TOP OFF!!!

Eve: Calm yourself!

Deadprez: Bronson walks over to Alexis and taps her on the shoulder. Alexis turns and looks at him.

Bronson (off mic): I don’t have anything to do with you two…but we got a…

Eve: AND ALEXIS JUST UNLOADS ONTO BRONSON WITH A LEFT…THEN A RIGHT…THEN A LEFT. Alexis runs to the ropes, bounces off…BUT FALLS TO THE GROUND. JAKE SMITH TRIPPED HER!!!

(The ref goes over and begins to talk to Jake Smith)

Gavin Kirkland: Dr. Bethany Blue is slowly making her way around the ring, her eyes locked on Jake.

Deadprez: Meanwhile Alexis is back up to her feet, glaring down at Jake herself. It seems all eyes are on Jake right now.

Eve: Except for Bronson! Bronson Daniels runs and bounces off the ropes on the opposite side of the ring…MISSILE DROPKICK ONTO ALEXIS CHAMBERS…SENDING HER TO THE OUTSIDE AND RIGHT INTO JAKE SMITH! BOTH OF THEM CRASH TO THE GROUND! Dr. Bethany comes running over to help Alexis.

Gavin Kirkland: How could Jake be so damn lucky?

Deadprez: Bethany helps Alexis to her feet. Jake reaches out to her, trying to get a hand up…AND SHE JUST KICKED HIM IN THE BALLS!!! JAKE IS WRITHING AROUND IN PAIN!!!

Eve: Alexis slides back into the ring. Bronson quickly runs over to her, but she ducks the clothesline attempt…she quickly turns and grabs him around the neck…drops down…BACKSTABBER!!! Bronson is grabbing at his back in pain. Alexis quickly back up to her feet. She steps back and bounces off the ropes…hops over Bronson…grabs the ropes and ricochets herself onto the top rope. HEART STOPPER FROM ALEXIS!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO!!! BRONSON DANIELS WAS UP AND CAUGHT HER IN MID-AIR!!! He’s trying to position her for the Last Smoke…but she wriggles free and quickly slides to the outside.

(Dr. Bethany Blue walks over to her and is talking to her as Alexis looks up into the ring)

Deadprez: For a moment there, Alexis was going to town. Now Bronson is inside the ring faking like he is smoking from a blunt and pretends to blow the smoke at Alexis and Dr. Blue!

Gavin Kirkland: The nerve of that man! How can you disrespect such beautiful women?!?!

Eve: Meanwhile Jake has found his way to the opposite side of the outside mat, still limping, but he is away from the two former ladies of his life.

Gavin Kirkland: I need him to teach me a few pointers.

Deadprez: Jake is up on the apron in the corner and calls Bronson over to him. Bronson goes over, turning his back to Alexis and Bethany.

Eve: That’s going to be a bad idea.

Gavin Kirkland: I would turn my back to them, and my front and my side…anything they want.

Deadprez: Alexis slides into the ring. She charges at Bronson. SHE JUMPS…BRONSON MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND ALEXIS SLAMS INTO THE TURNBUCKLE BUT HITS JAKE SMITH! JAKE GOES FLYING OFF THE APRON AND SLAMS INTO THE DIVIDERS ON THE OUTSIDE.

Eve: This just isn’t his day, is it? Alexis is on her feet, smiling as she sees Jake grabbing at his ribs. Bronson grabs her around the waste…SNAP SUPLEX…BUT HE HOLDS ON…ANOTHER SNAP SUPLEX…Bronson quick to his feet. Alexis up to hers…and Bronson is…holding his hand-up for a high five?

SLAP!

Gavin Kirkland: How could he slap her like that? Alexis stumbles away, grabbing her left cheek. Bronson quickly rebounds off the ropes as Alexis turns to look at him…MONSTER CLOTHESLINE AND HE ALMOST TOOK ALEXIS’ HEAD CLEAN OFF. BRONSON WITH THE QUICK PIN.

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OOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE…

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TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…

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Eve: And Alexis with the kickout, but she is grabbing her neck now. Obviously, that was heck of a brutal clothesline he just took her down with.

Gavin Kirkland: I could always message it for her.

Deadprez: The ref is bent over talking to Alexis…Dr. Blue is up on the apron and Bronson doesn’t see her. Bronson runs to bounce off the ropes…AND DR. BETHANY GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND…SHOVING HER BLACK GLOVE COVERED HAND INTO HIS MOUTH!!! SAY AHHHH!!!

Eve: Turn around ref!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Let the Doctor do her thing!

Deadprez: Jake is back on this side of the ring. He grabs Dr. Bethany’s leg, causing her to let go of Bronson. Dr. Blue turns around and is chewing out Jake.

Eve: Alexis is back up, but Bronson is watching Jake and Dr. Bethany. Alexis charges…BRONSON MOVES AND ALEXIS RUNS INTO DR. BETHANY!!! DR. BETHANY GOES FLYING OFF THE APRON AND SLAMS INTO THE ANNOUNCERS TABLE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Jake is laughing his butt off! What is wrong with you, man?

Eve: Alexis is just standing there apologizing to Dr. Bethany. Bronson charges up from behind…BITCH I KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFF!!! ALEXIS CRUMBLES TO THE MAT!!! SHE SLIDES OUT OF THE RING TO THE OUTSIDE MAT!!! The ref starts the count.

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OOOOONNNEEEEEE

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TWWWWOOOOOO

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THHHHRRREEEEEEE

Jake (off mic): Not like this, bro!

Deadprez: Bronson is inside the ring doing the Brosal Shuffle as Jake…helps Alexis up to her feet?

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FOOOOOOOUUUUUURRRRRRRR

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FIIIIIIVVVEEEE

Gavin Kirkland: Such a gentleman! Jake just pushed Alexis back into the ring!

Eve: Bronson drops down for the cover.

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OOOOONNNNEEEE

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TTWWWWOOOOOOO

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Eve: KICKOUT!!!

Bronson (Off mic): Come on!

Deadprez: Bronson quickly back to his feet and he is just standing there waiting for Alexis, who is using the ropes to climb to her own feet. Alexis turns and Bronson lands a foot square to her midsection. Bronson is quick to grab her…LIFTS HER UP FOR A POWERB- NO! ALEXIS GRABS BRONSON AND IS LAYING INTO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD. Bronson stumbles back…AND DROPS ALEXIS TO HER FEET! Alexis quickly runs and bounces off the ropes behind Bronson. She jumps HUGE BULLDOG ONTO BRONSON! Alexis quick to her feet and to the turnbuckle as Bronson rolls over onto his back. Alexis on the top rope…HEART STOPPER!!! HEART STOPPER ONTO BRONSON DANIELS!!! ALEXIS HOOKS THE LEG!!!

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OOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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TWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Eve: Kickout by Bronson! But that seemed like a half-hearted kickout. He is in pain! Alexis smacks the mat and yells at the ref.

Gavin Kirkland: She can yell at me anytime! Alexis back to her feet and she sees Jake Smith trying to talk to Dr. Bethany. She runs across the ring, slides to the outside…Jake turns around…LIGHTS OUT ON JAKE SMITH!!!

Ref (Off Mic): ONE!

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TWO!

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Gavin Kirkland: Alexis back into the ring under the bottom rope. She pops up and Bronson is up too, he charges her, but she ducks under a clothesline attempt. Bronson turns and Alexis lands a boot to his stomach. She grabs him…and…is she going to attempt a powerbomb? NO! BRONSON REVERSES IT AND FLIPS HER OVER HIS BACK TO THE OUTSID-NO ALEXIS TURNS IN MID-AIR, GRABBING THE ROPE AND LANDING ON THE APRON. Alex pulls back on the rope and slingshots herself to the top rope…she jumps as Bronson turns around. She lands on his shoulders…oh my…

Eve: She spins for the Hurrican-BRONSON WITH THE STOP IN HER MOMENTUM AS HE REFUSES TO GO DOWN! He grabs her legs as she dangles upside down. Alexis is swinging her arms around wildly. Bronson…is doing a verified Brosal Shuffle?

Deadprez: Alexis manages to grab Bronson’s leg…AND SHE BITES HIM!!! Bronson lets her go and grabs at his leg. Alexis quickly back to her feet…she charges Bronson…BACKSPIN KICK AND IT SENDS BRONSON THROUGH THE ROPES TO THE OUTSIDE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: The New Breed Champion is in a daze on the outside.

Ref (Mic): ONE!

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TWO

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Gavin Kirkland: Bronson slowly and very wobbly back to his feet.

THREE

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Gavin Kirkland: Bronson over to the apron.

FOUR

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Gavin Kirkland: He pulls himself up and rolls back into the ring.

Eve: It seems Jake Smith is up to. He is up on the apron and is trying to climb into the ring…but the ref stopped him.

Gavin Kirkland: Meanwhile, Bronson has managed to pull himself to his knees. AND ALEXIS CHAMBERS WITH THE FOH!!! FOH!!! FOH!!! BRONSON IS LAID OUT. Alexis hooks his leg for the cover.

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Deadprez: But Jake has the ref’s attention! Dr. Bethany climbs up onto the opposite end of the same apron…she does a little side-shuffle…TJD ON JAKE SMITH!!! DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST HIT THE TDJ ON JAKE SMITH AND THE MAN FALLS HARD OFF THE APRON!!!

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Eve: The ref turns around and still sees Alexis with the pin on Bronson. He runs over.

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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

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TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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THHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-

Gavin Kirkland: NOOOOOOOO! BRONSON WITH THE ELEVENTH HOUR KICKOUT!!! Alexis is up, grabbing the ropes and shaking them wildly in frustration! Hasn’t Jake already caused enough trouble?

Eve: Alexis looks pissed as she pulls Bronson to his feet. She hooks one leg over his head…LEXI LO-NO! BRONSON RUNS BACKWARDS AND SLAMS ALEXIS INTO THE CORNER!!! Alexis lets go and falls onto her feet. Bronson takes a few steps back and charges…he jumps as Alexis looks up…LEAPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP AND HE JUST BURIED ALEXIS INTO THE MAT. BRONSON WITH THE QUICK HOOK AND COVER…

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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Deadprez: Dr. Bethany just grabbed Alexis’s foot and placed it on the ropes. The ref sees it and stops the count.

Gavin Kirkland: That’s called some good teamwork.

Eve: It’s cheating.

Gavin Kirkland: These two beauties would NEVER cheat. How DARE you! I think you’re just jealous.

Eve: And you are delusional.

Deadprez: Bronson is up and yelling at Dr. Bethany. AND ALEXIS WITH THE QUICK ROLL-UP!!!

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OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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TWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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Deadprez: NO! Bronson with another last second kickout! Alexis is back up to her feet…and so is Bronson. Alexis charges but Bronson jumps over her. She bounces off the ropes and charges him again…BUT HE JUMPS OVER HER AGAIN. She jumps before she hits the ropes…lands on the top rope…jumps…MOONSAULT ONTO BRONSON BUT HE CATCHES HER WITH HER LEGS AROUND HIS NECK!!!

Gavin Kirkland: LUCKY!

Deadprez: Alexis is wriggling around and manages to break loose from his hold…but she keeps one leg around his neck…LEXI LOCK!!! SHE HAS BRONSON IN THE LEXI LOCK!!! THIS COULD BE THE END FOR THE NEW BREED CHAMPION!!!

Eve: Bronson is fighting to reach out for the closest rope, fighting to stay on his feet. Alexis is writhing around, trying to force Bronson to his knees or even to get that right arm locked farther back. Bronson gets a step towards the ropes…then another…then…NO HE IS DOWN TO ONE KNEE AND ALEXIS IS PULLING BACK HARD ON THAT RIGHT ARM!!! Bronson reaches forward! HE IS SO CLOSE!!!

Gain Kirkland: Alexis is wrenching harder on that arm! Bronson looks like he is about to tap…he…is…going…to…tap…

Deadprez: NO! BRONSON JUST BARELY GRABS ONTO THE ROPE AND THE REF IS TELLING ALEXIS TO LET GO!

Gavin Kirkland: Alexis reluctantly let’s go and Bronson is grabbing at that right arm.

Dr. Bethany Blue (Off mic): I’ll check that later, Bronson!

Eve: Alexis is up again and she looks furious. She watches Bronson slowly gets to his feet…and she charges him. BUT BRONSON DROPS AND PULLS DOWN THE ROPE!!! ALEXIS GOES FLYING OVER THE PULLED DOWN ROPE AND CRASHES HARD ON THE MAT OUTSIDE!!! Bronson Daniels does his little Brosal Shuffle again…

Deadprez: …but he turns and runs, bouncing off the ropes…runs forward…SOMERSAULT SENTON OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO ALEXIS CHAMBERS!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE I JUST SAW HIM DO THAT!!! I THINK HE JUST KILLED ALEXIS!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO!!! I can nurse her back to health, I know I can!

Eve: Alexis isn’t moving…but Bronson is slowly rolling over in an attempt to get up. But here comes Dr. Bethany Blue. She is standing there, waiting for Bronson to get up. The ref seems to be yelling at her, not to do anything…but it looks like she is preparing another TJD!

Deadprez: BUT JAKE SMITH TURNS HER AROUND AND LANDS A BOOT TO HER MIDSECTION. He grabs her…BROKEN WINGS!!! BROKEN WINGS TO DR. BLUE AND THAT DOC IS OUT!!!

Eve: Bronson is back to his feet. He pulls a lethargic Alexis up to the apron and rolls her back into the ring. He climbs up onto the apron…then onto the ropes…to the top turnbuckle. Bronson Daniels…does a little shoulder dance while he is standing there…he jumps for the senton…BUT ALEXIS USES ALL HER STRENGTH TO GET TO HER FEET AND CONNECT WITH A FOH AS BRONSON COMES DOWN!!! SHE USED THE LAST BIT OF ENERGY SHE HAD TO HIT THAT! BRONSON IS DOWN!!! ALEXIS IS DOWN!!! WHO IS GOING TO GET THIS?

Jake (Off mic): BRONSON! GET UP!!

(Jake bangs on the apron)

Gavin Kirkland: What is Jake doing?

Deadprez: Jake Smith turns to the limited crowd and is…clapping in rhythm.

Jake (Off mic): BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP!

Crowd (Off mic): BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP!

Gavin Kirkland: Well good luck with that, people. We all just watched Bronson take an FOH in mid-air.

Jake (Off mic): BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP!

Crowd (Off mic): BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP!

Eve: Well open your eyes, Gavin! The New Breed Champion is stirring.

Crowd (Off mic): BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP!

Eve: The Champ is to his knees. He still looks like he is dazed though.

Crowd (Off mic): BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP! BRO-GET-UP!

Deadprez: New Breed Champ is on his feet!

(Crowd pops)

Gavin Kirkland: And so is Alexis!

Deadprez: Alexis charges Bronson, but he counters with a hip toss! Alexis quickly gets to her feet, charges again…another hip toss! Alexis back up once more…she charges…and jumps…CROSSBOD- NO! BRONSON CATCHES HER IN MID-AIR!

Eve: Is he doing the Brosal Shuffle while holding Alexis like that?

Gavin Kirkland: The disrespect!

Deadprez: Bronson stops dancing…BACKBREAKER on Alexis and he drops her to the mat. Both of these competitors look very winded and both are obviously in pain.

Eve: They both have taken a beating and keep pushing forward.

Deadprez: Dr. Bethany Blue looks to be slowly getting up on the outside.

Gavin Kirkland: Well she is quickly getting me up, bending over like that.

Eve: Gavin!

Deadprez: She climbs up onto the apron…and Jake does the same on the other side of the ring. Dr. Blue climbs into the ring…SO DOES JAKE. BETHANY CHARGES BRONSON BUT JAKE STOPS HERE AND THEY ARE TRADING PUNCHES. THEY ARE GOING CRAZY ON EACH OTHER! THE REF HAS LOST CONTROL BUT IS STILL TRYING TO GET THOSE TWO OUT OF THE RING!

Eve: Bronson is just watching those two go at it and is…laughing?

Gavin Kirkland: Jake whips Dr. Bethany into the corner…he charges…BUT DR. BLUE MOVES AND JAKE SLAMS INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! He stumbles out of the corner…into the ropes….AND DR. BLUE CLOTHESLINES HIM OUT OF THE RING!!! SO MUCH BRAINS…SO MUCH BEAUTY!!!

Deadprez: The ref is now talking to Dr. Bethany, trying to get her out of the ring.

Eve: Uh-oh…Alexis is up onto her knees behind Bronson…LOW BLOW!!! SHE JUST ROCKED HIS WORLD WITH A LOW BLOW AND BRONSON DROPS TO THE GROUND GRABBING HIMSELF!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Taking the opportunity! Again…so much brains…so much beauty.

Eve: The ref turns around as Alexis hops onto the hurt Bronson…hooks the leg…

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OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Deadprez: Bronson is starting to get a little animated…BUT ALEXIS PUTS HER LEGS ON THE ROPES!!!

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THHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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(DING! DING! DING!)

Eve: And Alexis just stole a win from the New Breed Champion!

Gina Romano: And your winner….ALLLLLLLLEEEEXIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSS CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMBBBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!

Deadprez: Alexis and Dr. Blue quickly slide out of the ring with their hands in the air. Meanwhile Jake has slid back into the ring and it looks like he and Bronson are arguing about what happened.

Gavin Kirkland: I’ll tell you what happened! Alexis beat the New Breed Champion. Those ladies were just too smart for the 420s tonight. I don’t know about you two, but I could really go for a cigarette after watching that match.

(The commentators talk amongst themselves for a moment.)

(The camera opens up to a panning shot around the socially distanced crowd enjoying the first episode of Showdown in season 14. The camera then centers on Gina Romano inside the ring.)

Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the newest addition to the Showdown roster… one half of the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions… RAVEN ROBERTS!!

(The crowd erupts in cheers as “Mark My Words” by Doll Skin hits and the stage is lit in all blue lighting. Raven then runs out onto the stage full of joy and energy with her Unified Tag Team Championship belt around her waist. She wears blue jeans over a pair of blue converse sneakers with a blue Showdown branded hoody. Her fingernails are painted a bright showdown blue and even her eye makeup has a blue hue to it. As she steps to the center stage she squats down bringing her arms together.)

BOOM

(Raven leaps into the air and throws her arms out as confetti cannons go off and shoot blue confetti all over the arena. The Showdown fans obviously love all of this and cheer wildly for the new star on their favorite brand. Raven runs to each side of the stage, throwing her hands out towards the plexiglass walls and hyping the fans up more and more before beginning to make her way to the ring.)

Deadprez: Raven Roberts is part of the Showdown roster! We really won with this draft pick! Half of the tag champs, Pain for Pride main eventer, this is a woman who continues to exceed expectations in her career. I can expect she’s going to accomplish many great things here as a proud member of the blue brand!

Gavin Kirkland: I mean… she’s okay I guess. Not blonde. But she’s got boobs and a great ass!!

(Eve backhands Gavin.)

Gavin Kirkland: I said she’s a great asset to have on Showdown! I swear! Plus look at her all blue everything! Such Showdown pride! It brings a tear to my eye…

Eve: Raven has worked her entire life to become the woman she is today. She’s been one to define hard work even when things got rough. She’s still the longest reigning Universal Women’s Champion though that record is getting dangerously close to broken by the current champion, a former favorite from Showdown last year, Minerva.

(Raven climbs up and into the ring, stepping between the ropes. She moves to the center of the ring and throws her arms out once more as blue confetti now shoots out from the four ring posts. She unlatches her championship and places it over her shoulder and receives a microphone from Gina who leaves the ring. She speaks with an excited energy.)

Raven Roberts: Wow… I’m really here. An actual member of Showdown. Of the greatest show with the greatest fans!!