John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(The camera opens up and we see a recap of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage. After that, we go to the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon as the crowd erupts in excitement for the show to come. Pyro is seen shooting out of the stage in a beautiful display as the shot goes around to show the energy in the arena here tonight. Then, it goes to the announcers table, where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen.)
Persephone: We are just… actually I don’t know how many weeks away we are. We are annoyingly close to the King of Elite Marquee Event! Welcoming you all to another miserable episode of Sunday Night Voltage!
Rich Russillo: Well without the negative adjectives that would’ve been a good introduction.
James Peters: We have a stacked show for you here tonight! The Empress of Elite tournament continues on as Selina Reyes faces Bea Valentine and KASAI faces Effy McAvoy! We are finishing up the first round on the Voltage side of the King of Elite, with Akari Kiyoko facing Chiyo Gedo and Damien Kutcher facing Daryl Kinkade! Then in our main event, the EAW World Champion is in action as Michael Machina faces off against Cameron Ella Ava! Let’s get right to it!
(The camera then begins to transition away from the announcers table to a panaround shot of the arena once more, and before long the Portland crowd in attendance is met with the sounds of ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura which begin to play through the speakers. They respond with loud boos as the shot then begins to go to the stage where the Unified Tag Team Champions are seen making their way out from the backstage area. Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel both have displeased expressions on their faces as they look at one another with their titles over their shoulders before then beginning to make their way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… they are the EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!! PANDORA PAISLEY AND HALSEY NEEL… THE BRITISH INVASION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well this has definitely been an unsatisfying week to kick off 2025 for The British Invasion. Last week on Voltage we saw both of them compete in the Empress of Elite tournament with a chance to move onto the quarterfinal, and while Pandora would move on, Halsey would end up coming up short to Selina Reyes. Then, on Dynasty this week we would see Pandora face Daniella Atlas with a chance to move onto the semifinal, but that didn’t happen as Selina and Candice Blair, with their newform partnership, would end up costing her the match.
James Peters: Both of them are out of the tournament and it doesn’t seem like that sits right with them right now. We know that they have their Unified Tag Team Championships to focus on because not only have Selina and Candice made their presence felt, but Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko as well have come out of the woodwork and staked their claim. It’s going to be busy for them, but right now on Voltage they seem to be adamant on addressing the situation that they’re in.
Persephone: Oh brother. Let’s be honest here, I think Candice and Selina did them a justice. Either member of The British Invasion in the finals of the Empress of Elite? Absolutely not. It doesn’t help that talentless hag Daryl Kinkade somehow progressed in the tournament himself, good thing we’re packing it up.
(Halsey and Pandora both begin to make their way into the ring as The British Invasion then begin to make their way over and take microphones from the ringside area. ‘Refuse/Resist’ then begins to come to a close as the Champions head toward the center of the ring, and they begin to speak.)
Pandora Paisley: Let’s get one thing out of the way right now, what happened on Friday Night Dynasty should not have happened. Candice Blair and Selina Reyes had NO REASON whatsoever to stick their nose in my business. They made the biggest mistake of their life and that was trying to get an opportunity at these tag titles and thinking that they’d somehow operate well as a team. What in their right mind thinks that their actions last week are going to justify that? Candice is a perennial loser who has done nothing but hit brick wall after brick wall this season and have absolutely nothing come out of it. Selina is a green rookie who doesn’t know a damn thing about big-time matches and Championships like these. If they think even for a second that we’re going to waste a potential first title defense on them, if they think even for a second that they’re even going to stand a chance against The British Invasion if we hypothetically entertain them, then they have a whole other bloody thing coming to them. Those empty-headed fools.
Halsey Neel: What happened last week doesn’t prove anything. If Selina thinks that she’s even slightly justified in her retorts, then love, you have absolutely no clue what you just provoked out of the two of us. For every lucky shot that a Selina Reyes gets, you have Pandora Paisley beating the bloody hell out of Candice Blair and giving her exactly what she deserved to move on in the Empress of Elite tournament. If what happened on Dynasty didn’t happen, we wouldn’t need to talk about this right now. We wouldn’t need to address this situation because Pandora would have moved onto the semifinals of the tournament and a match away from the finals. This was meant to be The British Invasion’s year to take EVERYTHING for ourselves, and just because people are trying their best to get in the way of that and stop our momentum doesn’t at all mean that they’re going to succeed and we’re just going to stop. We’re going to make sure that one way or another, we’re going to establish our dominance and we’re going to establish our greatness. If it has to be at the expense of Candice and Selina, or even against the likes of Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko, then we will do that. Just know that our presence is going to be felt.
Pandora Paisley: But let’s cut the crap. Let’s stop beating around the bush. If Selina and Candice really want their moment, then they can have it. Come out to the ring and tell us to our face that you’re going to be the ones to take our titles from us if you have the guts to do it.
(Pandora and Halsey turn toward the stage as they wait patiently for the two of them to come out. After sometime, a voice is heard blasting through the speakers as a duo is seen making their way out to the stage.)
Candice Blair: Ladies, where are your manners? No “please”? Where is the kindness in your heart? 😒
Pandora Paisley: You think you’re so cute, don’t you mate?
Candice Blair: The most. 🤩
(Candice Blair and Selina Reyes are seen standing on the stage, with both of them having microphones in their hands as they begin to make their way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well Candice and Selina set their eyes on the Unified Tag Team Championships and although Selina has her quarterfinal match in the Empress of Elite tournament to focus on, it seems like they decided to start their venture early. Even with Damien and Akari calling their shot first, what they’ve certainly done on Dynasty has gotten The British Invasion’s attention.
James Peters: They’ve certainly got their attention, and I feel like it’s certainly not impossible for the two of them to put up a fight. Both of them are eyeing to get their first titles in this company and this could be a perfect way to do it, but we’ll just have to see how this all ends up panning out as they make their way toward the ring.
Persephone: How are they even to cooperate with one another? Candice is annoyingly bubbly and Selina is a fake emo, this is a recipe for disaster. This is going to end up being fucking atrocious.
(Selina and Candice make their way into the ringas both of them eye The British Invasion with serious expressions on their faces. After sometime, Selina begins to speak to the two of them.)
Selina Reyes: Even though my dreams of becoming the Onyx Empress still burn brightly, unlike the two of you, I know what I want out of this. I want the opportunity to have multiple avenues to become a Champion in this company. While that continues to be the case with the Empress of Elite tournament, when Candice gave me the opportunity to go after the two of you, it was an opportunity that I simply could not refuse. We had to make a statement, we were not just going to stand idly by and let another team get the opportunity that we feel that we deserve, that’s why we did what we did on Dynasty to get your attention. I hope you saw that and you heard our statement loud and clear. The Princess and the Onyx Queen are coming for the Unified Tag Team Championships and we are not going to let this opportunity slip past us whether you like it or not.
Halsey Neel: You two certainly think this is just some bloody fairytale, huh? What you did wasn’t something impressive that’s going to make us see how much of a threat the two of you are, the only thing that it’s done is make you look like a bunch of fools who are asking for disappointment. After you inevitably fail to progress in the Empress of Elite tournament tonight, it’s not that you will have multiple avenues, you will have a crutch to fall back on and it’s this death wish of a title match that you’re getting on your hands and knees to beg us for. It’s quite laughable if you ask me. So you can say what you want to say about how you’re going to come for these titles, it’s going to mean absolutely nothing considering you’re physically incapable of backing that up in the ring.
Candice Blair: That’s what you want to believe, that’s what you truly anticipate to happen. But I think we all know once this little honeymoon phase of beating The Jaded Hearts and holding those titles goes away, that you’re just the same team that everyone has known you to be. The ones who will always play second place to everyone else, the ones who got lucky. We don’t care what you think is going to happen, we don’t care if you think that we’re just asking to get beat, that was never something that we even slightly took into consideration because simply put it doesn’t matter. Soon enough we’re coming after those titles and after last week it was only right that we sent you two a message.
Pandora Paisley: You two are completely out of your depth. You’re asking for a beating if you’re going to try to get into the ring with us.
Selina Reyes: We do not fear you. All the two of you are to us is in the way of what we truly desire and it’s those titles around your waist.
(The British Invasion clearly did not look happy by this gesture, and after taking a moment to step away…)
Rich Russillo: AND HERE WE GO! HALSEY AND PANDORA DROP THEIR MICROPHONES DOWN ON THE GROUND AS THEY ATTACK CANDICE AND SELINA! THEY’RE IMMEDIATELY ON THE DEFENSIVE THOUGH AS BOTH OF THEM ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH! WE HAVE A FIGHT ON OUR HANDS BETWEEN THESE TWO TEAMS!
James Peters: PANDORA PUSHES SELINA AGAINST ONE OF THE CORNERS AS CANDICE HAS HALSEY AGAINST THE ROPES, AS SHE GRABS A HOLD OF HER AND SENDS HER INTO AN IRISH WHIP TOWARD THE ROPES… BUT HALSEY MANAGES TO REBOUND AS SHE CONNECTS WITH A HIGH KNEE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE!
Rich Russillo: HALSEY TURNS AROUND AND GRABS SELINA BEFORE YANKING HER OFF PANDORA, AS THE CHAMPIONS NOW ARE BEGINNING TO STOMP DOWN ON SELINA WHO IS COMPLETELY DEFENSELESS UNDER THE NUMBERS ADVANTAGE RIGHT NOW!
James Peters: CANDICE IS QUICKLY GETTING BACK UP TO HER FEET AS SHE TRIES HER BEST TO FIGHT BACK-
Rich Russillo: BUT PANDORA MANAGES TO SPIN AROUND JUST IN TIME AS HALSEY DISTRACTS HER AND NAILS HER WITH THE SUPERKICK TO THE JAW! ‘THE CAT’S PAW’ CONNECTS AND DROPS HER DOWN TO THE GROUND AND NOW THE BRITISH INVASION ARE MAKING THEIR WAY OVER AND SETTING UP A RECOVERING SELINA!
James Peters: CONNECTING WITH ‘DOUBLE EDGED SWORD’! THE BRITISH INVASION STAND TALL AND THIS ISN’T GOOD FOR SELINA AS SHE HAS A MATCH COMING UP NEXT!
(Halsey and Pandora with a pissed off expression on their faces immediately snatch their titles and raise them high into the air over the bodies of Candice and Selina. Officials are seen swarming the ring and trying to maintain control, but while this is happening… the camera cuts to show the backstage area.)
Damien Kutcher: The hell?! You see what they’re doing?! They’re trying to hijack our title match. If they really wanted it then they should’ve challenged them first.
(The shot focuses on Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko, as both of them are seen watching what has just unfolded inside of the ring.)
Akari Kiyoko: I’m not very happy either that they decided to try and cut in line ahead of us. But that’s okay, because we can deal with that another time. Right now, we have the King of Elite to focus on. We need to make sure that we advance tonight.
Damien Kutcher: They’re not going to make it far as long as we have a say in it. God always has a plan and it’s going to make sure that we move on in the tournament AND get our titles. We got this.
Akari Kiyoko: Deal with one thing at a time.
(Akari makes his way out of the scene as Damien follows, and it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to go elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Marvel Rivals, the new game introducing two new characters with Mr. Fantastic and Sue Storm.)
(The camera returns to ringside. ‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones is heard playing as Selina Reyes with Candice Blair are seen at ringside. Reyes looks worse for wear after everything that happened with the British Invasion moments ago, but she is determined nonetheless as she waits for her opponent.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: AND IS AN EMPRESS OF ELITE QUARTERFINALS MATCH! ALREADY IN THE RING…ACCOMPANIED BY CANDICE BLAIR…FROM SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS…WEIGHING IN AT 117 POUNDS…SHE IS ‘THE ORYX QUEEN’…SEEELLIIINNNNAAA REEEYYYEEESSS!
(‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan begins to play as Bea Valentine makes her way out onto the stage. She has a more focused look on her face tonight knowing that she has made it to the second round of the Empress of Elite tournament. She looks confident tonight, and without wasting too much time, she begins making her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…WEIGHING IN AT 143 POUNDS…SHE IS THE ‘TRANSIENT’…BEEEEAAAAAAA VAAAALLLEEENNNTTTIIINNNNEEE!
(She gets down to the ring with a smile on her face, and she has definitely noticed that Selina Reyes is hurt. Reyes tries to shake off her wounds but she is clearly still feeling the effects of the attack. The official calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen that is the bell and we are now officially underway! And Reyes makes the first move here despite being already worn down! She closes in on her opponent and gets her with a chop right to the chest! It sends Valentine stumbling backwards but Reyes grabs her! She sends her across the ring with an irish whip! OFF THE REBOUND SHE TRIES TO TAKE HER HEAD OFF WITH THE CLOTHESLINE! BUT BEA VALENTINE DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT! She continues to the ropes and builds up a little bit of extra steam! But she stops dead in her tracks, feinting out Reyes! INSTEAD SHE GETS HER WITH A CHOP!
Rich Russillo: That a brilliant psych-out by Valentine, wanting to get her opponent off guard! She then tries to get her opponent onto her shoulders, perhaps looking at the fireman’s carry! Reyes is able to slip off her shoulders and land on her feet! She grabs Valentine from behind wanting to get her off her feet with the german suplex! BUT INSTEAD VALENTINE SWITCHES POSITION WITH HER! She tries to get Reyes up for the german suplex instead and nearly succeeds! BUT REYES IS ABLE TO COUNTER WITH THE ARMDRAG!
Persephone: Nothing I hate more than a back and forth where nobody gets their shit rocked.
James Peters: I think the stalemate might end right here! As Bea Valentine goes to stand back up, Reyes rocks her with a European uppercut! She manages to knock her right into the corner! Reyes takes a few steps back before charging in with the running forearm as well! IT CONNECTS, CATCHING HER OPPONENT RIGHT IN THE JAW! She looks to keep the momentum going, heading all the way across the ring to the opposite corner! Reyes then breaks into a full on sprint towards her opponent…BEFORE GOING FOR THE RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
Rich Russillo: BUT VALENTINE DODGES IT ALLOWING REYES TO SLAM INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! As Reyes falls out of the corner, Bea Valentine moves between her legs! SHE GETS HER ABOVE HER HEAD IN POSITION FOR THE ALABAMA SLAM! But Reyes slips down and between her legs! She tries to roll her up for the cover but Valentine refuses to go down! Instead she reaches towards Reyes and drags her up to her feet! SHE THEN LAUNCHES HER WITH THE MONKEY FLIP!
Persephone: Damn, she got some distance there. Selina Reyes lands flat on her back. Valentine isn’t going to give this bitch a break either. She gets her up onto her shoulders finally…AND THEN HITS THE FIREMAN’S CARRY NECKBREAKER! Cover!
ONE!
TW-
James Peters: But it isn’t enough! Selina Reyes is able to get the shoulder up pretty early after that! There is a lot more distance she can go in this one! Bea Valentine doesn’t want to drag this one on though! She makes her up onto the top rope! It seems a bit early in the match to take this sort of risk but Valentine wants to close this one early! SHE COMES DOWN OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH THE ELBOW DROP!
Rich Russillo: Selina Reyes rolls out of the way at the last second! Valentine makes a hard impact with the mat! She tries to get back but Reyes picks her up and drills her into the mat with a saito suplex! She kips right back up to her feet! And now she takes hold of her leg and locks in the boston crab! Look at the way she is applying pressure onto the lower back of her opponent! This has to be an extremely painful hold for Valentine to be locked into!
Persephone: Can’t be that painful! Look at the way that she’s crawling towards the ropes! Bea Valentine manages to drag her opponent within distance to get the rope break!
James Peters: Indeed she does! Valentine manages to get her hand on the bottom rope and the referee now separates her from her opponent! She gives Valentine a moment to stand back up before immediately coming at her with another chop! She tries for the palm strike now but Bea Valentine catches her arm and sends her reeling with a forearm! SHE TRIES TO FOLLOW IT UP WITH A DISCUS LARIAT BUT REYES DUCKS UNDER IT! SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! SHE SPIKES HER DOWN RIGHT ON HER HEAD AND NECK! Here comes the cover for Reyes!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: And now she kicks out right before the two! That was an impressive counter from Reyes but it wasn’t enough to get the job done! Reyes now drags her opponent over to the ropes, allowing her to fall against the middle one! She then gets a running start…AND GOES FOR THE TIGER FEINT KICK! BUT VALENTINE DUCKS UNDER AND REYES SWINGS ALL THE WAY THROUGH! She manages to steady herself on the apron…AND SHE’S DROPPED BY A DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST!
Persephone: And down goes Reyes. Look at her just laid out on the floor. Get your lazy ass back in the ring so we can move onto the next round.
James Peters: If it makes you feel any better, here comes Valentine to fetch her! She comes out to the outside and drags her opponent to their feet! Reyes surprises her with a European uppercut! She tries to take advantage of a stunned Valentine! BUT AS SOON AS SHE APPROACHES, BEA GETS HER WITH THE SLINGBLADE! She picks her back up and gets her inside the ring! From there…she makes her way up back up to the top rope once again!
Rich Russillo: SHE GOES OFF…NO WAIT! That was a feint from Valentine! She sees that Reyes was prepared to counter! Instead, she lands on her feet! As Reyes makes her way up to a vertical base, Valentine gets her up onto her shoulders! SHE HITS THE FIREMAN’S CARRY CUTTER! And then right from there, she is able to lock her opponent into a crossface! Another submission is locked in here! Reyes is definitely looking uncomfortable as her opponent wrenches back on her head and neck!
Persephone: Sucks to be her. Or does it? Reyes is trying to pry the hands off of her! She actually seems to be managing it too.
James Peters: It looks like Reyes is going to be able to escape the hold here! She now takes hold of the arm of her opponent…AND TURNS IT INTO A FUJIWARA ARMBAR! What a counter from Reyes as she is now bending back that arm! You can see from the pain on Valentine’s face that she is not enjoying this one bit! She tries to reach out for the ropes but she isn’t quite close enough! Seems for the moment she is pinned down! VALENTINE MANAGES TO ROLL ONTO HER STOMACH AND BREAK FREE!
Rich Russillo: Both of these competitors manage to get back up to their feet! Valentine comes right at her opponent with a discus lariat but she ducks right under it! She ducks right underneath and gets behind her opponent! REYES GETS HER WITH A DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE UPPER BACK! It sends her opponent stumbling right towards the corner! Reyes now comes from behind and delivers a running forearm right to the back of her head! She smashes her opponents right into the corner!
Persephone: And she’s stepping things up a bit here. Selina lifts her opponent up and places her onto the top rope. She climbs up after her…AND GETS HER IN POSITION FOR A TOP ROPE SAITO SUPLEX!
James Peters: BUT BEA VALENTINE ROLLS OFF HER BACK AND LANDS ON HER FEET! She then immediately climbs up after her opponent and tries to get her with a top rope german suplex! BUT REYES GETS HER WITH AN ELBOW, SAVING HERSELF FROM A NASTY FALL! Valentine is sent reeling backwards as Reyes readjusts herself on the top rope! REYES LEAPS OFF THE TOP LOOKING FOR THE DOUBLE AX HANDLE…BUT VALENTINE INTERCEPTS IT WITH A SUPERKICK!
Rich Russillo: Reyes doesn’t drop to the mat yet but she is looking completely out of it! I don’t think she knows where she is right now! Valentine grabs her by the head and heads back towards the corner! She goes up…AND THEN COMES DOWN WITH THE TORNADO DDT! Reyes’ head is driven straight into the ground and that might have done the trick! Here comes the cover from Valentine! Is she moving on to the next round?
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: I guess not yet. She actually got her shoulder up before the three. Clearly, someone needs to escalate the situation. I think that is what Bea intends to do here. SHE MAKES HER WAY UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE! SHE COMES DOWN WITH THE FIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEA!
James Peters: BUT REYES IS ABLE TO BRING HER KNEES UP! Valentine landed right across them that definitely had to have at least cracked a rib! Reyes slowly gets back to her feet and looks down at Valentine! She puts her leg around her head in the headscissors…AND THEN BEGINS BASHING IT OFF THE GROUND! She is relentless here, just continuously going until there her opponent isn’t even moving! Reyes then gets back up and drags Bea Valentine back to her feet! SHE DELIVERS A MASSIVE CHOP RIGHT TO HER CHEST! I think they could hear that one in the back row!
Rich Russillo: Now she sends her into the ropes with an irish whip! Off the rebound, SHE TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE ARMDRAG! Her assault only continues as she traps the arm! NOW SHE’S RAINING DOWN ELBOWS INTO THE COLLARBONE OF VALENTINE! She takes the arm…AND LOCKS IN THE CROSS ARMBREAKER! It’s like she’s trying to snap that arm right off! But you have to think about the opportunity that is at stake here!
Persephone: That idea isn’t escaping Bea either. Holy shit…she reaches over and grabs her arm. I think she’s trying to lift up Reyes. How is that even possible? Is she on something?
James Peters: Pure adrenaline perhaps! VALENTINE IS ABLE TO LIFT SELINA REYES UP…AND SHE AIMS RIGHT AT THE CORNER! SHE GETS HER WITH AN IMPROVISED CORNER POWERBOMB! That definitely was an effective means of escape and it definitely has turned the tide on her opponent! She now looks down at the down Reyes in the corner. She then walks over to the opposite corner…BEFORE RUSHING AT HER OPPONENT LOOKING FOR THE BEA SWARM!
Rich Russillo: BUT REYES REACHES UP AND PULLS HERSELF OUT OF HARM’S WAY! Bea Valentine collides with the corner and then rolls back! She can’t get away from Reyes fast enough! REYES COMES DOWN WITH THE MISSILE DROPKICK! She connects right in the center mass of her opponent! Bea Valentine is launched across the ring from the impact! In fact, it knocks her straight out of the ring! She tries to get back up to her feet…BUT HERE COMES REYES WITH THE SPRINGBOARD PLANCHA!
Persephone: BEA DODGES OUT OF THE WAY! She crashes right into the floor…HA! Swing and a miss.
James Peters: Bea Valentine is now in a prime position. She brings her opponent to a standing position and then climbs back up onto the apron! VALENTINE NEARLY TAKES HER HEAD OFF WITH A LEAPING CLOTHESLINE! She reaches and grabs her legs…SHE GETS HER UP FOR THE ALABAMA SLAM! That was a brutal combination from Valentine and all she might have to do is bring this back inside the ring! She picks Reyes up and goes to throw her back inside the ring…
Rich Russillo: BUT REYES SWITCHES THINGS UP AND THROWS HER OPPONENT INTO THE STEEL POST! I can’t believe it! She had to have been acting off of pure instinct there…even now she is barely able to stand! Even after she took all that offense though, she managed to save herself at the last minute! Now Reyes takes hold of her opponent and rolls her back inside the ring…but she drags her into a seated position in the corner! REYES THEN GOES FULL SPEED AHEAD AND NAILS HER OPPONENT WITH THE KNOCKOUT SMASH! The running hip attack connects and Reyes looks for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
Persephone: NO! WHAT? Bea manages to kick out of that? Come on Selina, step up your game. Hit her with that Alamo Knee or some shit.
James Peters: I think she’s going to take your advice here Persephone. She goes to the corner and just waits for her opponent to stand up! She is just stalking her opponent, waiting for the opportunity to strike! As soon as Bea gets to her feet…SELINA REYES GOES FOR THE ALAMO KNEE! BUT AS SHE DOES, BEA VALENTINE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! As her opponent tries to get back up, Valentine drills her in the side of the head with the basement dropkick!
Rich Russillo: She might have gotten lucky there, barely able to get out of the way out of Reyes’ move! But Bea is still in this and she is showing no signs of giving up! She instead brings her opponent back to a standing base…AND TEARS HER DOWN WITH A STANDING CUTTER! SHE THEN ROLLS RIGHT ON TOP OF HER AND LOCKS IN THE SLEEPER HOLD! She has her arms wrapped around the throat of her opponent, squeezing as hard as she can! I think she’s hoping to put Reyes to sleep here!
Persephone: Well good cause I feel like I’m going to fall asleep myself any second now. Reyes should just tap out already, there’s no way she’s got a fight in here.
James Peters: But Reyes begins to crawl towards the ropes! She has Valentine on her back, weighing her down but somehow she’s digging down deep here! She keeps going and going until finally…SHE GETS HER HAND ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! The referee is calling for the break! Reyes was able to do it! I can’t believe she is still able to do all this even after what happened before the match! She is not willing to give an inch here! As Reyes tries to get back up…VALENTINE CUTS HER DOWN WITH THE SHINING WIZARD! She then drags her back towards the middle of the ring and applies another hold! CODE OF SILENCE!
Rich Russillo: Look at the way her legs are now being used to practically strangle Reyes! I mean, she’s barely had time to recover oxygen from the last hold! But now it’s being cut off again and she might start to turn purple soon enough! REYES TRIES REACHING OUT TO THE ROPES AGAIN BUT SHE IS TOO FAR AWAY! She tries desperately to crawl but she can’t seem to get any distance! She’s beginning now for real! In fact, she looks like she might be out of it!
(The official goes to check on Reyes and goes to lift up her arm. He drops it.)
Persephone: What the fuck is she on? She doesn’t let the arm drop! Instead, she’s still trying to fight back! How is she doing this? Like for real.
James Peters: She takes hold of the legs and pries them off of her! She then staggers back to her feet! VALENTINE TRIES TO TAKE HER DOWN HER WITH ANOTHER STANDING CUTTER! BUT REYES SHOVES HER AWAY INSTEAD! Valentine comes right back at her but Reyes delivers a dropkick to her knee! She stumbles and trips right onto the middle rope! AND REYES DOESN’T WASTE A SECOND! SHE GOES FOR THE TIGER FEINT KICK AND THIS TIME IT HITS! She went full speed and practically knocked her opponent towards the center of the ring!
Rich Russillo: AND NOW SHE LEAPS UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE AS VALENTINE GETS UP! SHE GETS HER WITH THE SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK! She takes down her opponent and now everything has shifted in her favor! She is worn down, she is tired but she is not going to let that get in the way of moving into the semi-finals! She drags her up and places her on the top rope! She climbs up after her and gets Valentine in position for the Punjabi Fly! SHE DOES IT! SHE SMASHES HER OPPONENT INTO THE MAT AND GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Persephone: WHAT? Even after that, Bea Valentine is able to get the shoulder up! Reyes just failed to capitalize. If she doesn’t think of something better, this is going to be a shitty night for her.
James Peters: Reyes looks for something better now! She reaches down and takes hold of Valentine! She tucks her head between her legs and I think she’s setting up for that Oryx Awakening! BUT VALENTINE SENDS HER OVERHEAD WITH A SUDDEN BURST OF STRENGTH! Reyes lands flat on her flat and I think she got the wind knocked out of there! Valentine takes hold of her…AND SHE LOOKS FOR THE CONSPIRACY!
Rich Russillo: REYES IS ABLE TO COUNTER! SHE MANAGES TO GET RIGHT BEHIND VALENTINE! SHE TRIES TO GET HER FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX BUT VALENTINE COUNTERS INTO THE ROLL-UP PIN! Is she about to steal this?
ONE!
TWO!
THR-
Persephone: Apparently not! Reyes is kicked out just before the three! Both of these competitors scramble to their feet! But wait…Reyes falls backwards. Damn, she is really feeling the effects of that ass-kicking earlier.
James Peters: Indeed! Valentine is going to take advantage anyways, grabbing the leg of her opponent and flipping on her feet! SHE TAKES HOLD OF THE ARMS AND TWISTS REYES AROUND! NOW SHE’S TRYING FOR THE BEA-MY-VALENTINE INSTEAD! BUT REYES DROPS DOWN AND MAKES THE ATTEMPT AT A SCHOOLGIRL STYLE PIN! CAN SHE STEAL THIS INSTEAD?
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: VALENTINE IS ABLE TO KICK OUT! Reyes tries to get up but she falls to her knees! That might have been her last gambit! Selina already was pushing herself even fighting tonight, and I don’t think she has anything left as she pushes herself back up-
James Peters: AND IT LOOKS LIKE YOU WERE RIGHT, AS BEA VALENTINE QUICKLY RUNS IN WITH THE BEA STING!!! SELINA DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH LEFT IN HER TO AVOID IT! Valentine quickly hooks the leg and makes the cover here! This has to be the end!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan begins to play as Bea Valentine rolls herself off of Selina Reyes. She stands up to celebrate, but as she has her hand raised by the referee, Candice Blair doesn’t look too pleased knowing that the British Invasion’s actions led to this.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND MOVING ON TO THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT…BEEEEAAAA VAAALEEENTTTINNNEEE!
Rich Russillo: That was an incredible bout. Reyes went into this match with a handicap but she fought hard. In the end, Bea Valentine was going to do whatever she could to win here! She was determined to move on, no matter the state of her opponent, no matter what. That is exactly what she did tonight.
James Peters: There’s no doubt about that. Selina Reyes had the cards stacked against her tonight but no matter what, Valentine is a dangerous competitor. We’ll definitely be seeing that in the semi-final round!
(Bea Valentine is in the ring, and after having her hand raised she continues to celebrate her win, taking in the feeling of another victory now that she has gotten herself back on track. The camera pans to Reyes who is being tended to by Candice on the outside. There is a look of fury in her eyes as the camera fades.)
(Commercial for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with Hans Grayson.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a shot of the Moda Center as the crowd waits in anticipation for what’s to come. They quickly go into a frenzy as the sounds of ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney begin to play through the speakers of the arena. The camera then pans over from the stand to the stage as, out from the backstage area, is none other than the Voltage Commissioner himself, Captain Charisma. He has a light smile on his face as he takes a moment to scan around at the energetic Portland crowd in attendance here tonight. After a moment, he then begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… THE COMMISSIONER OF SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!!!!!!!!! CAPTAIN CHARISMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well as we see, making his way out to the ring tonight, Captain Charisma clearly has a lot on his plate. That’s especially coming after what we saw last week, which we heard he would be addressing. We saw Xander Payne talking about how he was going to walk away from EAW after the events of Road To Redemption in his home to his wife Peyton. But before he could truly finalize anything, he was greeted with a home invasion by Limmy Monaghan himself. Both of them engaged in a brawl with each other. If that wasn’t enough to rile up the EAW Hall of Famer, what happened in the midst of all of those chaos would certainly be.
James Peters: Peyton Payne would try to stop the fight, only for Limmy to hit her with a back elbow which would completely take her out. Police were called, but he managed to escape while both Peyton and Xander were laid out in their front lawn. It was certainly a disturbing scene to say the least and one that the Commissioner was inevitably going to give his thoughts on considering everything that has transpired between them these past couple of months starting at the buildup to Road To Redemption and the Extreme Elimination Chamber. And now of course, with Xander following that up by costing Limmy in the King of Elite tournament, I have a gut feeling that it’s only going to escalate. Let’s hear what he has to say right now.
Persephone: Honestly even I can say that was pretty far. But I can also say after some time of thinking about it… it was also pretty fucking funny. I hope this means that they’re both going to try and kill each other, die a gruesome death, and never show up here again. I would really like that.
(Captain Charisma makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters through the ropes and into the ring. He makes his way over and takes a microphone from the timekeeper’s area as, after sometime, ‘Self Help Tape’ then begins to come to a close from there. Making his way toward the center of the ring with a solemn expression on his face, he would begin to compose his words before then beginning to speak.)
Captain Charisma: How’s everyone doing tonight?!
(The crowd cheers loudly as Captain Charisma once again gives a light smile, nodding his head before continuing on.)
Captain Charisma: I’m glad you’re enjoying Sunday Night Voltage this week, but without beating around the bush, I’d like to take a moment of your time to talk about what transpired last week. More specifically, what was shown to have occured between Xander Payne and Limmy Monaghan. As you saw, Xander had his house broken into by Limmy after the Hall of Famer had finished discussing plans of a retirement. A fight would ensue, which would lead to Limmy putting Xander through the window and into their front lawn, and accidentally striking his wife, Peyton. This was something that I was hoping didn’t escalate further than it already has, and I was really hoping that it wouldn’t have needed to get to the point of me coming out to the ring and having to address it, but it’s made apparent that I have been left with no choice in the matter. Let me say right now, I am not only disappointed, but I am also quite irritated with what transpired. What occurred was absolutely unacceptable.
(Captain Charisma pauses in between his words as he takes a moment to let his words sink in. The crowd simmers down to a slight murmur as they listen to the Commissioner, and it’s not long before he goes on with what he has to say here tonight.)
Captain Charisma: Barring the history between the two of them and any sort of motives or reasoning that he would have in mind to do what he did, Limmy crossed a line. Regardless of how he may have felt, it doesn’t take away from the fact that him invading Xander’s home and doing what he did was a heinous act, and once again, it shouldn’t have reached that point. Thanks to him putting his hands on Peyton Payne during everything that occured, I have to deal with the fact that Xander is threatening legal action. All of this has already affected the King of Elite tournament, with Xander interfering in Limmy’s match against Solomon Stane and costing him, and what I am not going to do is continue to let things get out of hand. I have already taken action, and I can announce here tonight that for the time being, Limmy Monaghan is on paid suspension.
(The crowd gives a slight reaction to this, pretty bummed out by this happening, but also pretty reasonable considering the actions that occurred. Captain Charisma nods his head, understanding the energy in the arena shifting after this, but regardless continuing on with what he has to say about the manner.)
Captain Charisma: As I stated before, what he did last week was absolutely unacceptable, along with the fact that Xander was already on the verge of retiring when he decided to do what he did, and because of that, it has to be dealt with accordingly. It has gotten to a point where I have had to step in and take action to make sure that this is kept under control, and trust me when I say that I will make sure going forward this does not happen. Next week, Xander Payne will be at Voltage to address what happened, and what I am hoping is that nothing happens because of this announcement, and Limmy honors the suspension that he has been given because of what has happened. I will make sure that what happened over the holidays does not happen again, that is my promise, and that nothing of this magnitude occurs, maintaining control. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of Sunday Night Voltage and I hope you have a good night.
(‘Self Help Tape” begins to play through the speakers of the arena as Captain Charisma drops his microphone down to the ground. He had a serious expression on his face after what he had to address, meanwhile the crowd continued to give him a loud reaction. He then makes his way over and takes his leave from the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well, there you have it. After what Limmy Monaghan did, he has officially been suspended. It’s certainly a surprise to hear that Xander Payne is going to be making an appearance tonight, but who can blame him for making his reappearance here in EAW after what has transpired for him and his family. Threatening legal action is only half the story.
Persephone: No way you’re defending Xander Payne, has it really gotten to this point?
James Peters: Well at the same time, Xander is going to have to take accountability for what he’s done to Limmy as well. Before Road To Redemption he tried to end his career and leave him on the shelf permanently, naturally he tried to take action as a response and it has led to this point. I don’t think what Captain Charisma did is going to be a permanent solution, especially now, something like this doesn’t die out. So it’s going to be interesting to see what comes of this going forward. :lupe:
Persephone: Ugh, you’re such a pessimist, James. Where does pessimism get you? Why can’t you just wish both sides good luck in their endeavors because both of their asses are going to be sent to the unemployment line once this is all said and done.
James Peters: :cmon:
Rich Russillo: … Well regardless, the show must go on. We’ll cross that bridge next week when Xander makes his appearance and I can’t help but wonder what is going to transpire and better yet, how the Hall of Famer is going to respond to all of this.
(Captain Charisma makes his way up the ramp as he high fives eager fans in the front row. The last shot seen is him making his way through the backstage area and disappearing as Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Captain America: Brave New World, in theaters soon.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING KING OF ELITE ROUND ONE MATCH IS SET FOR ONE-FALL!
(‘Red Criminal’ by Oral Cigarettes begins to play as Chiyo Gedo slowly makes his way out onto the ramp. There is a cold but determined look on his face. Chiyo Gedo knows that this may be his best opportunity to make the impact he’s wanted to for a while now, and he’s not letting that opportunity go to waste.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM OSAKA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN TONIGHT AT 220 POUNDS…HE IS THE ‘FACELESS TERMINATOR’…CHIIIYOOOOO GEEEEDDOOOO!
(He gets down to the ring and stares down the ramp waiting for his opponent. ‘Catch Me if You Can’ by runblebee begins to play as the crowd begins to boo. Akari Kiyoko gets out to the stage with Damien Kutcher in tow. Akari has a focused look on his face as he stares at Chiyo Gedo, already not amused given what happened earlier in the night between the Unified Tag Team Champions and the duo of Candice Blair and Selina Reyes.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT…ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY DAMIEN KUTCHER…FROM AOMORI, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 187 POUNDS…’THE FLAW OF THE WORLD’…AAAAKKKKAAARRRIIII KIIIYOOOOKKKKOOOO!
(They get down to the ring and they take a moment to strategize. He then gets inside the ring and smirks at his opponent. Gedo just stares him down, wanting nothing more than to get this match over with. The official calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: There’s the bell and this King of Elite match is now underway! Neither one of these men seems to make a move straight away here, just circling each other! Gedo and Kiyoko have had plenty of conflict in 2024, they know what to look for! THEY LOCK UP IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! Gedo, being the bigger competitor, is able to get the advantage here! He drives Kiyoko back and into the corner! He then sends him across the ring with the irish whip and immediately storms after him!
Rich Russillo: But Akari was able to read the play! As soon as he collides with the corner, he pushes himself back into a roll! He manages to avoid Gedo who catches himself on the ropes! Kiyoki grabs him from behind and tries to take him down with a German suplex! BUT INSTEAD GEDO BRINGS AN ELBOW BACK INTO HIS NOSE! It stuns Kiyoko, giving Gedo just enough time to look for that Uranage! HE LIFTS KIYOKO BRINGS AN ELBOW DOWN ON HIS HEAD! He then sends Gedo reeling back with a headbutt!
Persephone: Finally, someone makes some impact. Akari doesn’t let him go far, approaching him and looking for a spinning heel kick!
James Peters: BUT GEDO DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT! He then grabs Akari from behind and tries to wrestle his arms in position for the tiger suplex! Instead, Kiyoko is able to lean forward and take hold of the ropes! The official now steps in to separate the two! As the ref pulls back Gedo, Kiyoko with a sudden burst, rushes him down and takes him out with the dropkick! He then leans down and takes a hold of Gedo…AND GETS HIM UP ON HIS SHOULDERS!
Rich Russillo: HE LOOKS FOR THE USHIGOROSHI! BUT GEDO LANDS ON HIS FEET INSTEAD! Kiyoko tries to stand but Gedo picks him…AND SPIKES HIM DOWN WITH THE URANAGE! This match has been a standstill for the most part but perhaps the favor has finally shifted in Gedo’s favor! He brings his opponent back up to his feet and sends him into the corner with an irish whip! AKARI ROLLS OVER THE ROPES AND LANDS ON HIS FEET ON THE APRON!
Persephone: THAT DOESN’T HELP HIM AT ALL! Chiyo Gedo gets to the corner and leaps off it…knocking his opponent to the floor with the triangle dropkick! Damn, Kiyoko just hit that mat hard.
James Peters: I think we’re about to see the action spill out onto the outside here! Gedo makes his way to where Kiyoko is barely getting back to his feet! GEDO GRABS HIM AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! The head and neck of Kiyoko just collided with the floor here folks and that has to do some real damage! These two competitors do no like each other and I think that is going to be abundantly clear!
Rich Russillo: Without a doubt! Look at Gedo now, he scrapes his opponent off the floor and approaches the apron! Is he about to bring this match back inside the ring? NO! HE LIFTS KIYOKO UP LOOKING FOR A URANAGE ON THE APRON!
Persephone: THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN COOL BUT NO! Akari has to ruin it but slips away at the last second. Gedo turns around to finish what he started but gets absolutely rocked by a discus elbow smash! AND IT’S FOLLOWING WITH THE KOTARO KRUSHER! Gedo’s face meets the floor. That’s gotta be nasty.
James Peters: I don’t think he’s worried about the germs right now. I don’t think he’s worried about much at all after that massive blow to the head! Akari Kiyoko finally brings his opponent back inside the ring! He drags Gedo right back up to his feet and leans him against the corner! He takes a few steps back and aims directly into the heart of his opponent…SHOTGUN DROPKICK! Gedo bounces right into the turnbuckles before collapsing down onto the mat! Here comes a cover from Kiyoko!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: NO! Chiyo Gedo’s arm shoots right up at the two count! It seems like this one is going to continue for the time being! Kiyoko doesn’t seem exactly thrilled about that! He once again brings Gedo to his feet and into the corner! HE GOES FOR THE LARIAT! He gets it and goes for another! And another! FOREVER CLOTHESLINE!
Persephone: Forever isn’t that long apparently. Chiyo Gedo brings an elbow up right into the jaw of his opponent! Akari got stunlocked by that! GEDO THEN RUNS FORWARD AND LEAPS UP FOR THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE! Akari was looking tired anyways, maybe it’s time for his nap.
James Peters: It just well might be! Look at the way Gedo has this locked in here! He is using all of his strength to keep Akari down! It’s like a snake coiling its prey! Akari tries to reach out for the ropes but he’s not close! Instead he starts desperately throwing punches into the ribs of his opponent! Akari doing everything he can in order to escape the hold!
Rich Russillo: Gedo is struggling to maintain his grasp on the hold, BUT AKARI KIYOKO SLOWLY BEGINS PUSHING HIMSELF BACK UP! AKARI HAS SOMETHING ON HIS MIND HERE AS HE MAKES IT TO HIS FEET- AND NOW FINALLY HE SLAMS GEDO ONTO HIS BACK! Gedo releases the hold, and that was one hell of a way to escape the submission, especially given the size difference! Gedo struggles back to a vertical base as Akari closes in on him! HE GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: BUT GEDO REACHES DOWN AND GRABS HIS ARMS! Oh, he is looking pissed off right now! Chiyo takes hold of the right arm of Akari…AND THEN PUNCHES HIM RIGHT IN THE FACE! Damn, he dropped him.
James Peters: That was less of a way to take down his opponent but more of a way to let him know that he isn’t here to play games tonight! Before Kiyoko can recover, he’s picked right back up by his opponent! SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX CONNECTS! And now it’s Gedo’s turn to make the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: Look at that, Akari is able to get the shoulder up! Seems neither competitors are so easily eliminated! Chiyo Gedo doesn’t have any hesitation, immediately running to the ropes and coming back…WITH THE LIONSAULT! He crashes down directly on top of Kiyoko! He doesn’t look for the cover though, instead rolling on top of him and applying another submission hold! DRAGON SLEEPER!
Persephone: Now is it time? If I was Akari, I’d be seriously considering applying for King of Elite next year instead! Gedo is intent on squeezing every bit of life out of him right now!
James Peters: BUT AKARI IS ABLE TO BRING HIS KNEE UP! It collides with the forehead of his opponent and breaks the hold! Chiyo stumbles back a bit but rallies! He is a man possessed tonight! He goes right back at Akari Kiyoko and he does, Akari looks for a jab! It was a feint! HE GETS HIM WITH A BIGGER ONE! He then winds up…AND ROCKS GEDO WITH ANOTHER PUNCH…BEFORE DROPPING HIM WITH THE CODE BLUE!
Rich Russillo: That was a spectacular combination from Kiyoko and it definitely did what he needed it too! Gedo is now lying on his back in the middle of the ring! With that, Akari now makes his way up onto the top rope! It looks like he’s intending to fly here! HE COMES DOWN OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS! BUT SHE GETS HIS KNEES UP! Kiyoko lands right on them and I think I just heard one of his ribs crack! He crawls away from his opponent, heading towards the ropes to try and drag himself up!
Persephone: BUT AS HE DOES, HE IS KNOCKED RIGHT OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Oh great, looks like they’re bringing this one back to the outside. Gedo is already lining up his shot…HERE COMES THE SPRINGBOARD TOPE CON GIRO!
James Peters: BUT AS HE DOES, AKARI LEAPS UP AND NAILS HIM WITH THE DROPKICK! That was a nasty interception there! Gedo crumbles onto the floor and Akari now lifts him up and places him onto the apron! He climbs up onto it himself and looks down at Gedo! HERE COMES A RUNNING MOONSAULT! He lands directly on his opponent’s upper torso, crushing him onto that steel apron! He then throws him back inside for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
Rich Russillo: But once more, Chiyo Gedo is able to kick out! He might have some broken vertebrae after what just happened! Yet, he still continues on! Akari Kiyoko is looking bitter now! He thought he could have it there! He drags Gedo over to the ropes! He stands him up…AND ROCKS WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! And now he takes the arms of his opponent and traps them in between the ropes! I think we all know what Kiyoko is thinking right now!
Persephone: ONE RUNNING FOREARM! THEN THE NEXT! Now he’s just spamming them! He calls this the Ten Divine Thrones. It seems to me like he’s just beating the piss out of his opponent.
James Peters: BUT AS HE GOES FOR NUMBER TEN…GEDO TEARS HIS ARM FREE! HE CATCHES HIS OPPONENT WITH A URANAGE! Gedo collapses from the other nine but at least he’s not under siege for the time being! Eventually, both of these competitors begin to stir, using the ropes to drag themselves back to their feet! Akari is quicker on the draw! He reaches out to grab his opponent but Gedo ducks under him! HE GETS BEHIND KIYOKO AND SPIKES HIM INTO THE MAT WITH THE REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER!
Rich Russillo: Down goes Kiyoko and now Gedo is back in control! He makes his way up onto the top rope as Kiyoko begins to stir! It seems like it’s now the Terminator’s turn to take to the skies! HE COMES DOWN HIS OPPONENT WITH THE DIVING CROSSBODY! BUT AKARI ROLLS BACKWARDS! HOLY…HE MANAGES TO LIFT HIS OPPONENT UP AND GETS HIM WITH THE FALLAWAY MOONSAULT SLAM! HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH ANOTHER STANDING MOONSAULT!
Persephone: All he has to do is now end this. He just decimated him. And look at that, Akari is lining up his shot! He is just waiting for Chiyo Gedo to get up to a knee! HE DOES! HERE COMES A K-NEE OF DEATH!
James Peters: BUT GEDO SPRINGS UP AND GETS HIM WITH THE HEAT SEEKER INSTEAD! That spinning back elbow stops his opponent dead in his tracks! My god, I think he might have just shattered the jaw of his opponent with that! Now Gedo crawls on top of his opponent, looking for a cover! Is this how he moves onto the next round?
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: It certainly doesn’t seem that way! Akari Kiyoko keeps his aspirations alive by kicking out just before the three! That was as close as it comes! Gedo is usually good at keeping his emotions on lock but you can see the disappointment! He is practically radiating it! But he looks to make it all worth it! He stands up and grabs hold of his opponent! HE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! But he doesn’t release it…instead rolling back to his feet with his opponent in tow! HE DELIVERS ANOTHER!
Persephone: Damn, I wouldn’t be surprised if Kiyoko walked away from this with a bit of brain damage! Gedo looks to do even more, grabbing him by the throat and pulling him to a standing position! He then headed towards the ropes to build up some speed! HERE COMES SOME FATAL HEAD TRAUMA!
James Peters: BUT AS HE GOES UP, AKARI PUSHES HIM AWAY! He lands on his knees and that puts him in the perfect position! AKARI GETS HIM WITH A K-NEE OF DEATH! The Regal Knee catches him right under the chin and it might have been the knock-out blow! Here comes the cover from Kiyoko!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: BUT NO! He manages to get his shoulder up! Chiyo Gedo is somehow still in this match! Kiyoko does not like that one bit! He immediately picks him back up and slaps him right across the face! He then gets his opponent in position…HE LOOKS FOR HEAVY ON MY HEART! But as Gedo goes up for the backdrop suplex, he is able to roll backwards and onto his feet! He immediately grabs hold of his opponent and takes him down with the snap dragon suplex! Gedo then makes his way over to the ropes…AND HITS THE LIONSAULT!
Persephone: Oh damn that was vicious. Gedo looks to finish this off now. He reaches down and picks his opponent up above his head! HE’S GONNA SHOW KIYOKO A SWIFT ENDING!
James Peters: WAIT NO! It looks like that isn’t the case as Kiyoko slips out of it! He manages to land on his and he immediately rocks his opponent with the bell clap! He then tries to grab Gedo and get him up for the Fisherman Buster…BUT HE PUSHES HIM AWAY! Gedo has no intention of being taken down yet, instead leveling his opponent yet another Uranage! He doesn’t stop there though, picking him and driving him down with one more!
Rich Russillo: I think that Gedo might be getting ready to end this one for good here folks! He gets in the corner and waits for his opponent to rise to his feet! Akari Kiyoko doesn’t even have a clue where he is! BUT HE’S ABOUT TO FIND OUT WHERE THE MAT IS! GEDO ROLLS FORWARD WITH THE UNEXPECTED WHIPLASH! But Akari Kiyoko is able to counter with a rolling elbow to the back of the head! He takes hold of his opponent and throws them into the corner! What does he have in mind here?
Persephone: Apparently something pretty friggin’ big.
James Peters: Apparently so! Akari places his opponent onto the top rope! He then climbs up after him…and you can only wonder what he’s going to do from here! HE TRIES TO GET GEDO UP, LOOKING FOR THE AVALANCHE FALCON ARROW! But Gedo is able to fight back here, delivering jabs to the ribs of his opponent! He has no intention of leaving this top rope without a fight! He manages to get loose and he starts throwing rights directly into the face of his opponent! It looks like he’s taking control up there!
Rich Russillo: BUT NO! AKARI NAILS HIM WITH A HEADBUTT! It catches him right on the forehead and I think that knocked all the sense right of Gedo! Kiyoko gets him up again…AND THIS TIME HE CONNECTS WITH THAT AVALANCHE FALCON ARROW! Gedo goes all the way from the top rope right down to the center of the ring! Here comes the cover from Akari and I think this one is as good as over!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-
Persephone: WHAT? Did he actually just kick out of that? There’s no way.
James Peters: Apparently there is a way and Gedo found it! He gets the shoulder up right before the three count! You have to think about what is on the line here tonight! You have to think about the history that Gedo has with Kiyoko! He can’t afford to not kick out! But now Akari seems tired of this! He wants the same thing and he knows exactly how to get there! He reaches down and hefts Gedo up onto his shoulders…HE’S ABOUT TO SHOW HIM ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!
Rich Russillo: IF ONLY THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY OF THAT HITTING! Gedo slips off the shoulders of Kiyoko and lands on his feet! Kiyoko immediately turns around to prevent him from taking advantage! HE GOES FOR THE SPINNING BACKHAND BUT GEDO DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT! Kiyoko then looks for the spinning heel kick, but Gedo is able to avoid that as well! He comes in once more, looking for a discus elbow smash but Gedo ducks under it and goes to the ropes! HE COMES BACK AND LEAPS UP! HE GETS THE FATAL HEAD TRAUMA! HE JUST ABSOLUTELY SPIKES HIS OPPONENT’S HEAD INTO THE MAT! I think that he might have actually given Kiyoko some real brain damage with that! He crawls on top for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Persephone: Wow. Look at the hopes and dreams drain from Gedo’s face. It’s kinda funny. Kiyoko actually kicks out. Gedo doesn’t look like he wants to believe it but it’s true. So hurry up and FINISH THE MATCH.
James Peters: Gedo, looking frustrated, reaches down and drags Akari Kiyoko back to his feet by his hair! HE SHOVES HIM BACK INTO THE ROPES! AKARI CATCHES HIMSELF BUT GEDO TAKES THEM BOTH OVER THE TOP WITH A RUNNING CROSSBODY! Once again the action has spilled to the outside! Kiyoko is trying to recover but Gedo keeps him in his possession! HE HITS HIM WITH THE REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER!
Rich Russillo: He picks him up and smashes his head right on the apron before rolling him back inside the ring! Gedo is going to do whatever he needs to here tonight! He wants to win! He drags him back to his feet and gets him with the tiger suplex! Gedo senses that Kiyoko is barely able to fight back now! HE PICKS HIM UP AND LOOKS FOR THE SWIFT ENDING!
Persephone: BUT AS HE GOES UP, HE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A BIG SLAM! Gedo really though he was going to take it there. He goes to get up but Akari immediately hits him in the back of the head with a dropkick!
James Peters: That is enough to keep him down! Akari Kiyoko drags him up onto his knees and looks down at him with a smile on his face! Gedo just stares back at him, tired and bitter! AKARI WIPES THAT LOOK OFF HIS FACE WITH THE PEACH DREAM! The Claymore kick connects and Kiyoko goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(‘Catch Me if You Can’ by runblebee begins to play as Akari Kiyoko rises to his feet. Damien Kutcher enters the ring, and Akari had his hand raised by the referee as the fans begin to boo, not pleased to see Akari come out on top.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…AAAKKKKAAAARRRRRIIII KIIIYOOOOKOOO!
Rich Russillo: These two men fought desperately in this match! I mean, from bell to bell they did everything they could to win! But in the end, Akari Kiyoko was able to hold just a little bit longer! Just long enough to hit that Claymore Kick!
(Akari celebrates with Damien Kutcher inside the ring before they both head up the ramp. Chiyo Gedo is left in the ring. He’s able to get to the ropes and pull himself back up.)
James Peters: Both men deserve credit here but only one can have the reward. Akari Kiyoko was able to get the win! He proved himself to be the better man. Can he make it even further in this tournament?
(Chiyo Gedo looks disappointed knowing he lost, but the more he thinks about it, his frustration swells. He kicks the bottom rope before exiting the ring. This was a tough loss for him and he can’t hide it, storming up the ramp with a furious look on his face as Voltage fades from ringside.)
(Voltage fades to a separate room backstage, where Molly Waters can be seen. She is holding a microphone, but instead of the usual set up for backstage interviews Molly is seen seated in a chair. Molly has a smile on her face, and the fans cheer as she begins to speak.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time please welcome EAW Hall of Famer Ms. Extreme!
(The fans begin to cheer, and the camera cuts to Ms. Extreme, who is seen in a chair of her own. She is in better spirits following her victory over Methuselah, and Ms. Extreme can be seen with a smile on her face as Molly continues to speak.)
Molly Waters: Ms. Extreme, thank you for joining me. How are you feeling tonight?
Ms. Extreme: Compared to how the last few months have been, I’d say I’m not feeling too bad right now.
Molly Waters: That’s good to hear. I know that the last few weeks have certainly had its ups and downs for you.
(Ms. Extreme nods her head, agreeing with Molly before beginning to speak.)
Ms. Extreme: You’re not wrong, except there’s been much more downs and this has been going on throughout the entire season. I’m sure you heard everything I needed to say last time I did this. It’s been a very frustrating season, but you saw what happened last week.
Molly Waters: That’s right, and I know I wasn’t the only one watching, either. You picked up such a huge victory as you were able to defeat Methuselah in the main event of Voltage, though it wasn’t without controversy. It was a very surprising moment as Michael Machina would make an appearance, leading to you picking up the victory to close out the night. How are you feeling after what happened last week?
(Ms. Extreme takes a moment, thinking about the match against Methuselah. Michael Machina’s involvement played a part in it, but Ms. Extreme was able to roll Methuselah up for the victory. After some time, she begins to speak.)
Ms. Extreme: I know what happened back then. Michael Machina got involved to mess with Methuselah, his distraction threw Methuselah off his game, and I capitalized. Honestly, I don’t care how it played out. It doesn’t matter to me that it wasn’t a clean victory, especially not after the season I had. All season long I’ve been struggling. I couldn’t beat any of the people I wanted to. I couldn’t come out on top at any of these events. This season has sucked for me, but then last week when I honestly was debating whether or not I even wanted to show up, I beat Methuselah. I didn’t know how I was ever going to climb back up after losing yet another World Championship match and potentially letting even my Universal Women’s Championship record be broken, but if there was ever a good start it’s that. I needed that win, I got it, and I feel good about it. Clean win or not, I don’t think there was a better way the year could’ve started for me than a win against Methuselah of all people. I knew winning that match was never gonna be easy even if I was at my best, and I was far from it last week. I didn’t expect much heading into that match, so being able to leave that match and say that I won felt good.
Ms. Extreme: When I’ve spent the last few months struggling and questioning if I even have it in me to perform to the best of my ability anymore, a win against someone like him is going to put me back in a good spot. I don’t like the way this season has played out so far, but it’s not like there’s anything I can do about that now besides making sure the last few months we have left don’t turn out the same way the first six months did. The last few months have been hell for me, but as much as I’ve been struggling since the season started, there’s still one good thing I can say and it’s the fact that I still have time to turn things around. I still have time to get back to where I want to be, and after beating Methuselah I don’t really think I have a choice. It’d be stupid of me to let myself fall back into the slump I was in after last week. I need to capitalize on a victory like that. I need to get back to being at my very best. I need to start climbing back to the top of the mountain, because that win over Methuselah was just the first step. I’m not going to be clinging to that victory for the rest of the season. I need to build on that, and that’s exactly what I plan to do.
Molly Waters: That’s good to hear, especially since the first marquee event of the new year is rapidly approaching with King of Elite.
(Ms. Extreme has a more serious look on her face after hearing this, knowing that King of Elite is only a few weeks away and she is still unsure of just who she will be facing at the event.)
Ms. Extreme: That’s true. It’s only a matter of time before King of Elite is here, and after that we’re just going to keep getting closer and closer to Pain for Pride and the end of the season. Time moves fast here, so if you’re not at your best nobody’s gonna wait for you. They’re just going to move on and leave you behind, and for the first half of this season it looked like that was exactly what was happening. Everything I worked for was slowly being torn down and there was nothing I could do about it. Now it looks like that might not be the case after all, but there’s only one way for me to find out and that’s by continuing to put my best foot forward. I don’t really have an option but to step up my game, and that’s exactly what I intend to do. I don’t expect things to come easy just because I was able to win one match. That’s not how things work around here, but I want to keep that momentum going for as long as I possibly can. It’s the best shot I have at getting where I want to be, and down the line I might just be able to do what I failed to do at Road to Redemption and become Champion. Regardless, I’m not going to be waiting around for my chance.
Molly Waters: Well with that in mind, I’d like to know exactly how you plan to keep up that momentum. The tournaments are already underway and as of right now it looks like we’ve already seen some Championship matches being made for the event. With that being said, what’s next for you?
(Ms. Extreme thinks about the question that she’s been asked, knowing that she doesn’t have a match lined up for her just yet. However, it doesn’t take too long for her to answer the question.)
Ms. Extreme: Well right now I need to rebuild myself. This isn’t some kind of overnight process and I can’t just go into my next match expecting things to go right back to normal, but what I can do is make my way back to that point. I can make sure I don’t take my foot off the gas and I can stop myself from falling back into the pit I’ve been in since the season started. To do that, I’m going to make sure I stay in the ring. King of Elite is coming up and like you said, all these tournaments and Championship matches are coming and going, and honestly that’s fine. It doesn’t matter to me, because what I want right now is simple. I want a match at King of Elite, and it doesn’t matter what’s on the line. It doesn’t even matter if anything’s on the line. As much as I want to be Champion again, King of Elite is only a few weeks away and what matters to me is making sure it even makes sense for me to think about Championships anytime soon. What matters is me getting the chance to keep fighting and keep pushing myself, and I won’t be able to do it if I slow down and stay away from the biggest events of the year. I needed that win against Methuselah, and now I need a match at King of Elite so I can take the next step. The Voltage roster alone is filled with Elitists for me to face. There’s enough people here that I’m sure are gonna want an opportunity by the time King of Elite comes around. What I want isn’t anything crazy. I just want a fight, and right now I’m willing to fight anyone on the roster.
Ms. Extreme: At King of Elite I want a match, that’s it. I want to go up against someone and get the chance to start pushing myself again. I want to bring back the feeling I used to have when I got in the ring and actually enjoy what I do again instead of wasting my time. This is the first time in some time where I actually want to wrestle. It’s the first time in a while where I actually have good reason to do this, and even if I can’t find myself fighting in the finals of a tournament or in one of those other matches, I can get there before this season is over. I can get back to the point where I belong at the top. I can go back to being where I used to be, and by the time King of Elite comes around I’m sure someone is going to want to test that. Whoever that is, I’ll be ready for them. It doesn’t matter who on the roster it is. No matter who I’m facing, as long as they want a fight just know that I’ll be there. I won’t be missing out on King of Elite.
Molly Waters: Well I am looking forward to seeing exactly what you do at King of Elite. With that being said I only have one more question for you today. Now that you’re looking to build yourself back up, what is your goal for the end of this season?
Ms. Extreme: To be the best version of myself I possibly can. The first six months of this season may have been me at my worst, and as I said I have no intentions of going back to that. I can’t say for sure that I’ve completely climbed out of that hole just yet, but this was a start and it was a much needed one. If I want to commit to rebuilding myself and getting back to doing what I do, I want to end this season being the best version of myself I can be. I don’t want to get ahead of myself, and I know that I haven’t accomplished everything I want to just because of one victory, but there’s enough time for me to start moving forward. I beat Methuselah on only the first Voltage of the year. I can work my way back up. I can keep picking up victories, and I can end this season the right way. King of Elite is going to be an important show for me, and hopefully you’ll see exactly why it was so important soon enough.
Molly Waters: Well Ms. Extreme, I appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions. I’m looking forward to seeing just what you do at King of Elite, as well as seeing how the rest of this season plays out for you. Thank you for the time.
Ms. Extreme: Anytime.
(After this, Ms. Extreme begins to take her leave, as the camera cuts back to Molly Waters, who has a smile on her face following the interview. From there, Voltage begins to fade away from the area.)
(Commercial for Squid Game 2, now on Netflix.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a shot of the Moda Center as the crowd waits in anticipation for what’s to come in an already exciting show so far! Their mood is quickly soured though as the sounds of ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe is heard blasting through the speakers. They give deafening boos throughout the stands as the camera then begins to go over to the stage to show Adam Lucas as he is seen storming out from the backstage area. He has a pissed-off expression on his face and is sour after everything that has gone on, and is quick to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring with a purpose, not wasting any time while he does so.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ADAM LUCAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well we saw what happened last week and it’s certainly heavy on the conscience of Adam Lucas as the former Answers World Champion is seen making his way to the ring. In the first round of the King of Elite tournament, he faced Jake Smith and while he was close, when it came down to it we saw a repeat of Wicked Games last year with Jake using brass knuckles while the referee wasn’t looking to win the match.
James Peters: Losing a second time to the former EAW World Champion certainly doesn’t sit right with Adam as he makes his way out to the ring with a purpose. Now that he’s out of the King of Elite tournament, it’s safe to say that he doesn’t have much to lose. It’ll be interesting to see what he has to say about the matter.
Persephone: Adam Lucas had one job, and now that little ugly-faced rat is close to getting back the World Title around here. I hate this so much. They’re sending both of them straight to hell.
(Adam makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters into the ring, almost immediately heading over and snatching a microphone from the timekeeper’s area while ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ then begins to come to a close from there. Making his way toward the center of the ring, Adam begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: Two times, two times I was cost what I rightfully deserved around here. There are a multitude of hypothetical situations that I’m in right now and everytime I think of them it pisses me off even further. What if Adam Lucas won at Wicked Games and what happens if he actually became the two-time World Champion that he promised he would be? What if Adam Lucas won last week and he was still in the King of Elite tournament? All of those are far away from becoming a reality and there is one person to blame for that and it’s the person who has ROBBED me both times of that right, Jake Smith. It was justice when that idiot got the title taken away from me, and I thought once that was said and done that I would be able to make sure that he was OUT of the picture completely. But because he can’t seem to win a match cleanly, and everytime he has the opportunity he always has to cheat the system like the weasel that he is, now he’s closer than ever to getting back in power and that pisses me off above anything else. When that happened last week I realized it was about more than just capturing the EAW World Championship, it was more than just getting what I deserved, it was about putting an end to this foolishness once and for all.
Adam Lucas: I’m tired of putting up with his bullshit. I’m tired of having to hear his irritable voice and his pathetic attempts at trying to get under my skin. Enough is enough. I made a vow at Wicked Games that I would put an end to the tyranny of Jake Smith and I’m not going to back away from that, in fact, I’m going to make sure that one way or another I am the one that finishes the job. I’ve known for the longest time now that I am a better wrestler than Jake Smith. If you put him inside of a ring with absolutely nowhere to run, then he’s not going to be able to survive. I’m going to tear him apart, and the only reason that he even comes close to getting away in the first place is out of sheer luck. But that’s not going to happen for much longer. At some point, luck runs out and that’s something that Jake is going to have to understand. He’s not just going to have to understand that either, but he is going to RECOGNIZE that the person that he had been pushing for the longest time now is destined to have the moment that he’s been trying to take away from me, and the only thing that he’s doing is delaying the inevitable by stopping me.
Adam Lucas: So when I say that I am going to finish this, I mean it. I’m not waiting any longer, I’m calling Jake Smith out to this ring and I’m calling him out right NOW.
(The crowd continues to boo but the fact of the matter is, if there is anyone that they would hate more than Adam Lucas, it’s Jake Smith and the former EAW World Champion proves exactly why with his next actions. As after sometime…. nothing happens. No music is heard, no person is seen, Jake Smith doesn’t come out and the only thing that does is get on Adam’s nerves. As he paces back and forth inside of the ring, he brings his microphone up to his mouth and begins to speak, but before he can do that…)
???: ¡Hola!
(The crowd boos loudly as they recognize the voice, and after sometime the titantron begins to light up. There, sitting on a lawn chair overlooking the shore on the beach, is Jake Smith. He has tropical clothes on with a hat, a pair of sunglasses, and a coconut in his hands. He takes a sip with a smile on his face before going on.)
Jake Smith: Saludos a ti, Adam Lucas. Espero que estés muy bien en este maravilloso día, ¿cómo estás?
Adam Lucas: Cut the bullshit Jake, where the hell are you?
Jake Smith: Ah, ¿no lo sabes? You didn’t get the memo? I’m not there!
(Jake pulls something off-camera, before unfolding a souvenir shirt with text on it.)
Jake Smith: I’m in Cancun!
(The crowd continues to boo as Adam looks visibly at his wits end with this.)
Jake Smith: Anyway Adam, I heard what you had to say, and let me personally tell you that I will not be there. Personally, I don’t want to face you again, haven’t I already proven enough? I mean, you’ve said so many times that I’ve gotten lucky, and in my eyes, I think you’re just coping with the crippling reality that I’m just better than you, and that’s truly an unfortunate thing. It’s already been a week man, what you need to do is relax like I am, take a chill pill, better yet, accept the loss, and just move on with your life. Lord knows I’ve done that, I have better things to do than concern myself with the likes of Adam Lucas, pft, what a fucking joke.
Adam Lucas: No, what we’re not going to do is have me put up with this bullshit again. We’ve done this before. You did absolutely everything that you could to avoid a match against me and it’s not because you think that I don’t deserve it, it’s because you’re scared. We both know how this is going to go, at some point you’re not going to have a choice and you’re going to have to face me. So how about you face reality for once in your fucking life and give me the match.
(Jake thinks for a moment before laughing.)
Jake Smith: Adam, you’re one dense motherfucker. Do you honestly think pleading your case in that manner is going to do anything for you? Do you know what happened at Wicked Games when you actually got that match? You guessed it, you lost. Don’t go on about how that result doesn’t count because at some point you’re the one who’s going to have to take accountability for that. I beat you last week and because I did that, I moved on in the King of Elite tournament and that’s all I have my mind on right now. So guess what Adam?
Adam Lucas: Stop the fucking bullshit-
Jake Smith: You’re not getting this match!!! :mjlol2: Suck it loser!
(Jake laughs as the feed cuts off and the titantron goes back to normal. For a good moment, Adam is left staring at the Voltage graphics in disbelief of what just happened. It’s safe to say that his reaction to all of this isn’t a pleasant one, in fact, he’s absolutely seething in rage that he got the door shut on him like that. He storms out of the ring as it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where the Empress of Elite finals take place.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Bella Braxton: AND A QUARTERFINAL MATCH IN THE EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT!
(“The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) plays to a mixed reaction from fans, and KASAI wastes no time making her way out to the stage. She looks ready for this match ahead of her next match in the Empress of Elite tournament, and she has a sinister grin on her face en route to the ring, confident in her chances against Effy McAvoy.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Amani, Kagoshima, Japan, weighing in at 145 pounds…SHE IS THE HUNTRESS…KASAI!!
James Peters: KASAI seems confirent in her chances tonight in this quarterfinals match of the King of Elite tournament.
Rich Russillo: She should be. KASAI is a former Specialists Champion. Meanwhile, Effy McAvoy has yet to break that glass ceiling.
James Peters: But that only makes a competitor more hungry, or in Effy’s case, determined to win for her mentor.
(KASAI bounces up and down in the corner before Effy McAvoy pokes out from behind the barricade as ”Psycho“ by That’s Outrageous! blares throughout the arena. Effy also looks ready for this match, and as always Ahren Fournier is there to flank her. Effy slowly makes her way over the barricade and approaches the ring, but KASAI isn’t intimidated by her in the slightest.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Watch Hil, Rhode Island, weighing in at 125 pounds, accompanied to the ring by EAW Hall of Famer, Ahren Fournier…SHE IS THE OMEN… EFFY MCAVOY!
Rich Russillo: God, she sends chills down my spine.
James Peters: But it appears the mind games are having little to no effect on KASAI.
Persephone: Of course not. They’re both loonies, these two can match each other’s freak.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Alright, so the bell has rung, and this match is officially underway! Quarterfinals in the Empress of Elite Tournament! Both women circle one another to start things off!
Rich Russillo: On the outside, you can see Ahren Fournier shouting some words of encouragement to Effy, trying to fire up his protege early on.
James Peters: Both women meet in the middle with a collar and elbow tie-up! Jockey for position takes place before Effy is able to back KASAI into the corner!
Rich Russillo: However, KASAI shifts the momentum, and pins Effy in the corner now! Before Effy powers out of it, backing KASAI into the center! These two have still yet to break that collar and elbow tie-up!
Persephone: Already, they’re making me regret looking up from my phone.
James Peters: Effy slips behind KASAI for a rear waistlock, but KASAI isolates the arm of Effy, prying her hands apart, and transitions into a hammerlock!
Rich Russillo: Effy reaches back with the free arm, and escapes with a snapmare! Quickly, Effy places her in a rear chinlock! But KASAI is immediately back to her feet, forcing Effy to pivot with a standing side headlock instead!
James Peters: KASAI backs Effy up against the ropes, and keeps her pinned there before the referee intervenes with a five count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Rich Russillo: Effy releases the hold on KASAI, who slowly backs away to the center.
James Peters: Both Effy’s hands were up to show there was no contact. KASAI could have easily taken advantage there with a cheap shot, but… didn’t do it.
Persephone: Lame.
Rich Russillo: Good on her, but if Effy was in the same position, I imagine she would have taken the shot.
James Peters: Well, both women circle around each other for another collar and elbow tie-up! This time, KASAI gets the upper hand with a standing side headlock! But Effy backs her up against the ropes, and keeps her pinned there until the referee intervenes once again with a five count!
Rich Russillo: KASAI better break the hold.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
James Peters: And she does- BUT EFFY SWINGS WILDLY AS KASAI’S HANDS WERE UP, PROVING RICH RIGHT!
Rich Russillo: AND KASAI SAW IT COMING! KASAI SAW IT COMING, AND DUCKED UNDERNEATH! NOW, EFFY IS LEANED BACK AGAINST THE ROPES, AND GETS IRISH WHIPPED OFF!
James Peters: BUT MCAVOY TURNS IT AROUND LAST MINUTE, SENDING KASAI TO THE ROPES INSTEAD, WHO- OOH! REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE, FLOORING THE OMEN!
Rich Russillo: KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES- BUT EFFY ROLLS ONTO HER BELLY, FORCING KASAI TO HURDLE OVER! EFFY POPS TO HER FEET, AND LEAPFROGS OVER KASAI AS SHE COMES RUNNING BACK!
James Peters: ARM DRAG! EFFY CAUGHT HER WITH AN ARM DRAG! KASAI RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, AND RUNS RIGHT INTO ANOTHER ARM DRAG! AND EFFY GROUNDS HER OPPONENT WITH AN ARM BAR!
Rich Russillo: KASAI USES HER LEGS TO ESCAPE WITH A HEADSCISSORS, AND EFFY MOVES TO A FRONT NECK BRIDGE! THEN FLOATS OVER INTO A JACKKNIFE PIN ON KASAI!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: NO! KASAI BRIDGES UP OFF THE CANVAS, AND SPINS EFFY AROUND FOR A BACKSLIDE PIN ATTEMPT! BUT EFFY BLOCKS IT, AND BOTH COMPETITORS JOCKEY FOR POSITION WITH THEIR ARMS HOOKED TO EACH OTHER!
Rich Russillo: KASAI BACKFLIPS OVER EFFY’S BACK, LANDING ON HER FEET, AND STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CORNER- BUT EFFY CHARGES IN WITH A RUNNING FOREARM!
James Peters: KASAI IS STUNNED, AND GETS DRAGGED TO THE CENTER FOR A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE BY EFFY!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: Oh, great. Now, we get to witness more. 🙄
James Peters: Effy rises to both knees, and thinks about her next move before pulling KASAI up to a vertical base.
Rich Russillo: KASAI STILL HAS FIGHT WITHIN HER, HOWEVER! BATTLING BACK WITH FOREARM SHOTS TO THE FACE, WHICH STUN EFFY MOMENTARILY! EFFY IS ON WOBBLY LEGS, AND KASAI GOES FOR THE DEATH BLOW!
James Peters: KASAI WENT FOR ANOTHER FOREARM, BUT GETS CAUGHT IN POSITION FOR AN STO BACKBREAKER BY EFFY, WHO THEN PLANTS HER WITH A REVERSE STO! LETHAL COMBINATION BY MCAVOY, WHO GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KASAI POPS THE SHOULDER UP AGAIN- BUT EFFY IMMEDIATELY LOCKS HER IN A CROSS ARMBREAKER FOR IT! BEAUTIFUL TRANSITION INTO CALL TO ARMS!
James Peters: I NEVER EXPECTED TO SEE THIS MOVE ATTEMPTED SO EARLY!
Rich Russillo: BUT BECAUSE OF THAT, KASAI IS NOT NEARLY AS SOFTENED UP LIKE EFFY WANTS HER, MANAGING TO KEEP HER HANDS LOCKED TOGETHER, SO EFFY CANT GET FULL EXTENSION!
James Peters: BUT THIS CAUSES EFFY TO PIVOT INTO A TRIANGLE CHOKE! TRIANGLE CHOKE APPLIED ON KASAI!
Rich Russillo: YOU CAN SEE THE PANIC IN HER BODY LANGUAGE, AS THIS IS A DANGEROUS SUBMISSION TO BE CAUGHT IN!
James Peters: NOWHERE TO GO! CENTER OF THE RING!
Persephone: Just tap, and end this quick.
Rich Russillo: NO, KASAI ISNT GOING TO GO OUT LIKE THAT! ESPECIALLY IN THIS EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT, AND RISES TO BOTH FEET BEFORE POWERING EFFY UP OFF THE GROUND, GOING HER TO SLAM HER IN ORDER TO BREAK IT!
James Peters: EFFY SAW THIS COMING, AND BREAKS THE HOLD, LANDING ON HER FEET! DELIVERING A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION OF KASAI!
Rich Russillo: THE HUNTRESS DOUBLES OVER, AND EFFY HOOKS HER UP FOR A SUPLEX! BUT KASAI BLOCKS THE ATTEMPT, AND EFFY LANDS A SHOT TO THE RIB CAGE, THEN ATTEMPTS TO HOIST HER UP A SECOND TIME!
James Peters: AGAIN, KASAI BLOCKS IT! AND BACKS HERSELF UP AGAINST THE ROPES BEFORE ATTEMPTING A SUPLEX ON MCAVOY! HOISTING HER UP- BUT EFFY SLIPS OUT BEHIND HER, CATCHING HERSELF ON THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: KASAI SPINS AROUND- BUT EATS A FOREARM FROM EFFY! KASAI STAGGERS BACK, BUT SHAKES THE BLOW OFF, AND CHARGES AT EFFY ON THE APRON!
James Peters: EFFY THRUSTS HER SHOULDER THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE- BUT GETS CAUGHT IN POSITION FOR A… HANGMAN DDT! KASAI SPIKED HER, AND EFFY FALLS BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Rich Russillo: EFFY MAKES IT TO ALL FOURS, BUT BASED OFF THE LOOK IN HER EYES, SHE MAY NOT BE ALL THERE!
Persephone: When has this bitch ever?
Rich Russillo: Well… you know what I mean.
James Peters: EFFY IS ROCKED, AND KASAI RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, STANDING HER OPPONENT UP! KASAI BACKS EFFY UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP, AND BARRELS INTO HER WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW!
Rich Russillo: KASAI DROPS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: EFFY KICKS OUT!
James Peters: Much to the relief of Ahren Fournier on the outside.
Rich Russillo: KASAI isn’t phased, and stays on her opponent, lifting her up to a vertical base. Effy remains glossed over after that onslaught, and gets backed up against the ropes again. KASAI irish whips her off, and ducks down, perhaps signaling early for a back body drop!
James Peters: BUT EFFY AVOIDS IT WITH A SUNSET FLIP! TRYING TO PULL KASAI DOWN INTO A COVER AS THE HUNTRESS DOES HER BEST TO MAINTAIN HER BALANCE!
Rich Russillo: AND KASAI SHUTS EFFY DOWN WITH A JUMPING STOMP TO HER CHEST!
James Peters: Effy clutches her sternum while rising back to a vertical base, and gets dumped out through the middle rope by KASAI!
Persephone: Good, she realizes nobody wants to watch this shit, and is speeding the process. Hurry up, referee! Count!
Rich Russillo: Uh, I hate to break it to you, Persephone, but that’s not what KASAI is trying to do.
Persephone: :kyrie:
James Peters: No, because KASAI is leaving the ring, which can only mean she sent Effy out there to inflict MORE damage!
Rich Russillo: KASAI pulls Effy up to her feet, and sends her BACK FIRST INTO A CORNER OF THE BARRICADE! EFFY HIT HARD, AND TRIES TO CRAWL AWAY, ATTEMPTING TO CREATE SOME SPACE AND SEPARATION FROM KASAI!
James Peters: BUT THE HUNTRESS IS ON THE HUNT, AND EASILY CATCHES UP TO HER, SENDING EFFY BACK FIRST INTO ANOTHER CORNER OF THE BARRICADE!
Rich Russillo: AGAIN, EFFY TRIES CRAWLING AWAY! BUT KASAI STANDS HER BACK UP, AND ROLLS HER INSIDE THE RING! KASAI ENTERS HERSELF AS EFFY MAKES IT TO A KNEE! KASAI GOES TO PULL HER BACK UP-
James Peters: BUT EFFY EXPLODES WITH AN OVERHAND CHOP TO THE CHEST! KASAI FELT THAT ONE, BUT BATTLES BACK WITH A FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE!
Rich Russillo: EFFY RETURNS FIRE WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN! FOREARM BY KASAI! FOREARM BY EFFY! KASAI! EFFY! KASAI! EFFY!
James Peters: EFFY KNOCKED KASAI BACK WITH THAT FOREARM, AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES TO DELIVER TO A DELIVER A CHARGING BIG BOOT!
Rich Russillo: EFFY GETS KNOCKED BACK HERSELF, BUT REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES WITH A BOOT OF HER OWN! SURPRISINGLY, BOTH COMPETITORS ARE STILL ON THEIR FEET, AND KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A BIG BOOT AGAIN!
James Peters: MCAVOY IS DAZED, AND STAGGERS BACK! REBOUNDING OFF WITH A- NO! KASAI CAUGHT HER WITH ANOTHER BIG BOOT! AND DROPS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! EFFY KICKS OUT!
James Peters: Jesus, what an exchange.
Rich Russillo: These two were tanking each others best shots for a minute, but KASAI caught Effy good with those big boots back to back!
Persephone: And at this point, I’d begin asking Ahren for a refund, because this guy sucks as a trainer.
James Peters: Well, I wouldn’t say all that. Effy has definitely held her own against KASAI, who is a former Specialists Champion in her own right, and imagine if Effy is able to knock her off. She’ll have so much momentum heading into the next round.
Rich Russillo: But after that nearfall, it’s not looking likely.
James Peters: The momentum is definitely in KASAI’s favor right now, who stands her opponent up for a BODY SLAM!
Rich Russillo: NO, WAIT! EFFY SLIPS OUT BEHIND HER, AND TURNS KASAI AROUND FOR A BODY SLAM OF HER OWN! EFFY RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND DELIVERS A SOMERSAULT SENTON ONTO KASAI!
James Peters: KASAI JOLTS UP, FAVORING HER ABDOMEN! NO DOUBT HAVING GOT THE WIND KNOCKED OUT OF HER!
Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE, EFFY MARCHES TO THE CORNER, AND LOADS THAT ARM UP! SHE IS LOOKING TO FINISH HER OFF WITH THAT DEVASTATING CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL! MADE FAMOUS BY AHREN FOURNIER AS PROTECT YA NECK!
Persephone: Finally. Wrap this up.
James Peters: Persephone might get her wish as KASAI returns to a vertical base… EFFY SHOOTS OUT THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: PROTECT YA- OH!! KASAI TRAPS THE ARM, AND CONNECTS WITH A SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE ABDOMEN! EFFY IS DOUBLED OVER, AND KASAI CATCHES HER WITH A PUNT KICK TO THE CHEST! JOLTING HER OPPONENT UPRIGHT!
James Peters: EFFY IS REELING FROM THAT PUNT, AND KASAI SPINS AROUND TO DELIVER A ROLLING ELBOW! EXCEPT EFFY NAILS HER WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: NOW, KASAI IS DOUBLED OVER AS EFFY STAGGERS BACK, CREATING SPACE FOR A RUNNING SWINGING NECKBREAKER! EFFY CAUGHT HER WITH THE GOAT TROT, AND AHREN URGES HER TO GO FOR THE COVER!
James Peters: DONT HAVE TO TELL HER TWICE! EFFY CRAWLS INTO IT, HOOKING BOTH LEGS DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: KASAI STILL MANAGES A KICKOUT!
James Peters: AND EFFY POUNDS THE MAT IN ANGER, STARTING TO GROW A TAD BIT FRUSTRATED, BUT QUICKLY GETS HER EMOTIONS IN CHECK!
Persephone: I knew Effy was crazy, but she’s outright stupid to expect victory from that.
James Peters: For once, you’re… somewhat right. She’ll need more to put away KASAI.
Persephone: Unfortunately.
Rich Russillo: KASAI clutches at her neck, which has been softened up by that neckbreaker, only making her more vulnerable for the Storybook Ending, or Protect Ya Neck as well.
James Peters: Effy stands KASAI up, and backs her into the corner for an irish whip to the opposite! BUT KASAI REVERSES AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MINUTE, SENDING EFFY INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: KASAI RUSHES IN, AND EATS A BACK ELBOW FOR HER TROUBLES! KASAI FALTERS A BIT, AND EFFY GOES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE, HOPPING TO THE MIDDLE ROPE!
James Peters: MCAVOY LEAPS OFF- BUT KASAI DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND EFFY ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET! CHARGING AT KASAI FOR- KINSHASA! KASAI CHARGED IN AS WELL FOR CTE!
Rich Russillo: AND EFFY MIGHT BE OUT AS KASAI HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: EFFY STAYS IN IT! EFFY KEEPS HER EMPRESS OF ELITE HOPES ALIVE!
Persephone: Hooray…
James Peters: Effy lies on her side, visibly rattled after that knee strike. But KASAI has a sinister grin forming across her face as she grabs Effy from behind, and pulls her up in a rear waistlock!
Rich Russillo: Effy still has fight left within her, but how much is debatable.
James Peters: KASAI has her at the mercy, and goes for a GERMAN- BUT EFFY MCAVOY BLOCKS IT! HOLDING HER WEIGHT DOWN! AND LANDS A FEW BACK ELBOWS TO THE JAW BEFORE SLIPPING KASAI WITH A REAR WAISTLOCK OF HER OWN AFTER A STANDING SWITCH!
Rich Russillo: EFFY BUILDS MOMENTUM, GOING TO KASAI CHEST FIRST OFF THE ROPES FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL!
James Peters: BUT KASAI HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, FLINGING EFFY OFF, WHO ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: EFFY RUSHES TOWARD KASAI, WHO SENDS HER UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE- NO! EFFY CAUGHT HERSELF ON THE APRON, AND SCORES WITH A REVERSE HOTSHOT ON KASAI!
James Peters: KASAI ROLLS AWAY TO THE CENTER, AND EFFY SLIDES IN, GOING TO PICK THE SCRAPS!
Rich Russillo: EFFY LIFTS KASAI UP, AND SENDS HER INTO THE CORNER FOR A- OOH! GUESS WE’LL NEVER FIND OUT AS EFFY RAN RIGHT INTO A BOOT FROM KASAI!
James Peters: KASAI HOPS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND PULLS EFFY IN FOR A TORNADO DDT!
Rich Russillo: BUT EFFY LAUNCHES HER OFF HALFWAY THROUGH WITH A FREE FALL DROP! KASAI HIT HARD IN THE CENTER, AND EFFY CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE AS KASAI REGAINS A VERTICAL BASE!
James Peters: BUT KASAI EXPLODES WITH A RUNNING FOREARM BEFORE EFFY COULD FULLY PERCH HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: This is what happens when you go high risk, so why do these morons continue to do it?
Rich Russillo: KASAI HOOKS EFFY UP FOR A TOP ROPE SUPERPLEX, BUT EFFY HANGS ONTO THE ROPE! EFFECTIVELY BLOCKING THE ATTEMPT BY KASAI!
James Peters: AND EFFY CROTCHES KASAI ACROSS THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! KASAI FINDS HERSELF IN A TREE OF WOE, AND SHES IN TROUBLE AS MCAVOY PERCHES HERSELF ON THE TOP ROPE…
Rich Russillo: TREE OF WOE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! THAT WAS GNARLY! KASAI LANDED HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS! AND GROGGILY ROLLS TOWARD THE CENTER, STRUGGLING TO A KNEE AS EFFY RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: EFFY WENT FOR STORYBOOK ENDING! BUT KASAI AVOIDED THE CURB STOMP, AND SLIPPED BEHIND FOR A BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
James Peters: BUT KASAI’S GRIP ISNT BROKEN! SHE STILL HAS HER HANDS LOCKED FOR THAT GERMAN SUPLEX, AND PULLS EFFY BACK TO HER FEET FROM BEHIND! KASAI THEN HOISTS HER UP ONTO THE SHOULDERS FOR A… RACK BOMB! TORTURE RACK POWERBOMB BY KASAI!
Rich Russillo: EFFY JUST GOT PLANTED WITH THE MEGATSUNAMI, AND KASAI HOLDS IT FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE-
James Peters: AND EFFY MANAGES TO KICKOUT! BUT ALMOST RUNNING OFF PURE INSTINCT, SHE IS QUICKLY BACK TO A KNEE! KASAI HAS HER LINED UP, AND SPINS AROUND FOR THE SKULL KICK!
Rich Russillo: URAI’S CURSE— GETS DUCKED UNDERNEATH BY EFFY, WHO POPS TO HER FEET FOR A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE! CLIMAX CONNECTS WITHOUT THE RICORD, AND KASAI IS OUT ON HER FEET AS EFFY RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!
James Peters: PROTECT YA NECK TURNS KASAI INSIDE OUT, AND EFFY COLLAPSES DOWN MOMENTARILY! THE WEAR AND TEAR CATCHING UP! BUT GRITS THROUGH THE PAIN, CRAWLING INTO THE COVER ONTO KASAI!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Persephone: YES! SHE GOT HER!
James Peters: WHAT?!
Rich Russillo: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
James Peters: KASAI GOT THE SHOULDER UP! THE EAW UNIVERSE CANT BELIEVE IT!
Rich Russillo: HELL, I CANT BELIEVE IT!
James Peters: EVEN AHREN FOURNIER ON THE OUTSIDE CANT BELIEVE!
Rich Russillo: BUT I THINK ALL KASAI NEEDED WAS THAT BRIEF BIT OF RECOVERY TIME, AND DUE TO EXHAUSTION, SHE GOT IT!
James Peters: EFFY IS READY TO START TEARING HER HAIR OUT, AND LOOKS TO AHREN FOR ANSWERS!
Rich Russillo: AHREN YELLS FOR EFFY TO STAY ON HER, AND EFFY STANDS KASAI UP! GOING FOR THE LULLABY!
James Peters: EFFY LIFTS HER UP FOR A SUPLEX- BUT KASAI FIGHTS BACK WITH A KNEE TO THE DOME, CAUSING EFFY TO DOUBLE OVER MOMENTARILY! BUT MAINTAINS CONTROL, HOISTING KASAI UP IN A FIREMANS CARRY INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI MANAGES TO COUNTER WITH A CRUCIFIX BOMB! KASAI SHIFTED THE WEIGHT PERFECTLY, AND EFFY LANDED HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS!
James Peters: MCAVOY IS ROCKED, AND CAN BARELY RISE TO ALL FOURS! KASAI STANDS HERSELF UP, AND PULLS EFFY IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB!
Rich Russillo: POSSIBLY LOOKING FOR HER SIGNATURE THE STARBOMB!
James Peters: BUT EFFY GETS A SECOND WIND, DROPPING TO ALL FOURS, AND CRAWLING THROUGH THE LEGS OF KASAI! SLIPPING BEHIND HER! EFFY POPS BACK TO HER FEET-
Rich Russillo: WHOA!!
James Peters: EFFY GOT CAUGHT! EFFY GOT CAUGHT, AND LEVELLED WITH THE SKULL KICK! URAI’S CURSE CONNECTS!
Rich Russillo: KASAI WENT FOR IT EARLIER, BUT EFFY MANAGED TO COUNTER! THAT TIME, SHE WASNT SO LUCKY, AND DROPS LIKE A BAG OF BRICKS!
James Peters: KASAI FALLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG! WILL THIS BE IT?!
Persephone: I sure fucking hope so.
Rich Russillo: REFEREE MAKES THE COUNT!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… KASAI!
(“The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) plays to a positive reaction as KASAI releases the cover, and sits up off the canvas, staring directly into the camera with a smile.)
James Peters: KASAI has done it! KASAI is advancing in the Empress of Elite tournament!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, despite an amazing effort from Effy, it still wasn’t enough to get the job done, and all it took was one mistake.
James Peters: Which KASAI was able to capitalize off of, and earn the victory tonight!
(KASAI backpedals up the ramp, and Ahren slides in the ring, helping Effy up to both knees. Effy is visibly disappointed, and shakes her head repeatedly, mumbling the words “no” to herself. Ahren senses her losing control, and tries to ease her nerves.)
Ahren Fournier: (off-mic) Just calm down. You did fine. You’ll get her next ti-
(Effy rolls to the outside, and looks on the verge of tears, ready to rip her hair out, but decides to take it out ringside, ripping the announce table cover off.)
Persephone: Watch it, freak!
(Effy is in a rage right now, destroying the ringside area! Effy has ripped padding from the barricade off, and flipped the top steel step off the bottom. Ahren slides out, and puts both hands out to stop her from doing anymore damage, trying to calm her down.)
Ahren Fournier: (off-mic) Effy, just-
Effy McAvoy: (off-mic) YOU were supposed to win this tournament, and I blew it! This was about YOUR legacy!
(Effy storms past Ahren, and into the timekeepers area, retrieving a steel chair that she uses to hit one of the ring posts repeatedly in anger.)
Persephone: Can we get a straight jacket for this lunatic?!
James Peters: Effy has fully lost control’
(Ahren grabs Effy from behind to restrain her, but she continues to kick and scream, causing multiple referees to run down, so they can help get a hold over the situation.)
Persephone: Finally, some order!
(Ahren and the referees help forcibly escort Effy to the back as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a backstage shot of the Moda Center, with the camera panning in to show Molly Waters standing by. She has a smile and a microphone in her hand as she begins to speak to the fans watching at home and in attendance.)
Molly Waters: Welcome back, and what a Sunday Night Voltage it has been! We just got done with a stellar Empress of Elite quarterfinal match between KASAI and Effy McAvoy. Coming up next we have a first-round match in the King of Elite tournament between Daryl Kinkade and Damien Kutcher, and in our main event we’ll be seeing the EAW World Champion Michael Machina in action as he faces the Hall of Famer Cameron Ella Ava! Right now though, please welcome my guest at this time… Dr. Bethany Blue!
(The crowd inside of the arena gives a loud negative reaction as the shot pans over to accompany Dr. Bethany Blue as she is seen making her way into the scene. She has casual attire on seeing as she’s not competing tonight and a very quiet, composed expression on her face as she puts her hands behind her back. Looking over at Molly, she silently acknowledges her as the interviewer continues.)
Molly Waters: Bethany, thank you for joining me here tonight. I wanted to ask about what happened at Road To Redemption, this is the first time we get to hear your thoughts on the matter. You competed with Adam Lucas to face Ad Infinitum and Fire & Ice in a tag team showcase match and unfortunately ended up coming short. Has this… affected you in any sort of way? How are you feeling since the loss?
(Bethany takes a deep breath as she bows her head down, looking at the ground. After taking a moment to compose herself and her feelings, she begins to slowly speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: From the very beginning, all I’ve ever said was the truth. Even before this “new” Bethany came into the light, I’ve always made one statement, and it’s very simple, that I am the best women’s wrestler in this company. That’s not something that deserves to fall on deaf ears, it’s not something that deserves to be left unrecognized, it’s something that is without a doubt the absolute truth, and I’ve stood on that. Even when everyone has been so obviously against me, so quick to disparage me and what I feel I rightfully deserve, whether that be from the Elitists in the back to the management here on this brand, I knew in my heart exactly what I deserved. That’s exactly why I decided to align myself so closely with Adam Lucas after Pain For Pride last season. Why I did what I did to help him out and help him realize exactly the person that he needed to be for this company. I know hard work when I see it and my husband has been doing just that for the past couple of years and not once has anyone given him any sort of recognition for it. Nobody has given either of us the respect that we deserved and when he finally showed his true self and stood side-by-side with me at Bloodsport I truly hoped that would be the turning point. In my mind, I prayed that we’d be able to finally rule Sunday Night Voltage with an iron fist not because we wanted to, but because we deserved to. But it seems like the more things seem to change, the more they stay the same. Road To Redemption was proof of that.
Molly Waters: Well I’d also like to talk about what happened after the match as well. You seemingly snapped after your loss and you were dragged away in a fit of rage. Can you explain that to us?
(Bethany listens to what Molly has to say, and the only thing she can do for a moment is lightly chuckle. She shakes her head in disappointment before looking back up at her as she responds to the question.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I mean, can you honestly blame me? After everything I’ve gone through, are we surprised that loss was my tipping point? Yes, I’m angry Molly, yes, I feel frustrated about everything that has happened but the problem with that especially is that it’s not any fault of our own. The people to blame are the ones that put us in this position in the first place. The ones to blame are the people who didn’t see the potential in us in the first place and forced us to settle for this bullshit at Road To Redemption, a Marquee Event that has notoriously been no good to me whatsoever. When Adam Lucas got screwed out of an opportunity to become a two-time World Champion at Wicked Games, I told him to put it aside, knowing that it wasn’t going to get him anywhere. His voicing his completely truthful complaints would’ve been stuck in an endless echo chamber especially considering Captain Charisma is at his apparent wits end with him. What I didn’t expect was for him to deal us consequences anyway, to put us in this pathetic position where we fight for “bragging rights” instead of what we deserve. Let me ask you a question Molly, what do we deserve?
Molly Waters: Um… Championships-
Dr. Bethany Blue: CHAMPIONSHIPS! Yes! We’re not just any type of Elitists, what the Cockburn-Lucas household is are CHAMPIONS! Therefore, with that logic, we should be treated as such. But in my eyes, that’s not the case. I don’t see that happening right now and do I have a right to be mad at that? Is it right for me to be aggravated because we’re getting constantly disrespected by this brand? Of course, that grinds my damn gears. Road To Redemption was just the icing on a very bitter cake and I’m going to tell you upfront that it’s been a long time since I’ve been Champion and I’m pretty tired of the drought. Do I intend to do something about it? Of course. I’m going to take action if it’s the last thing I’m going to do and I’m going to make sure that I don’t come up emptyhanded as a result. I told everyone from the very beginning that enough was enough, and the last thing that we’re going to do anymore is step aside for anyone when we know that we should be in the front of the line. The prophecy has always foretold both of us to have World Championships around our waist and that’s not something that is going to change just because we faced a handful of losses in shitty matches that we never deserved to be in the first place. I’m going to put my foot down and you’re going to truly feel my wrath and that’s not something that you want. Let me make one thing clear, what happened at that Marquee Event is never going to happen again as long as I have something to say about it.
Molly Waters: Well before we get too far into this conversation I want to talk about what we saw last week. Of course, you were at the arena and you were approached by EAW Hall of Famer Cleopatra who we saw get attacked at the Christmas show by her sister Octavia. She asked you for her help to recover and get back into the ring so she could get revenge on her, and after some time you took up the offer. Can you give any further thoughts about that and what we can expect from this?
(After the passionate discussion she just had, Bethany manages to calm herself down as she closes her eyes and takes a few deep breaths while Molly is speaking. After some time she begins to nod her head as she begins to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Yes, I believe-
(WHAM!)
(Before Bethany can truly say anything, from behind something is cracked against the back of her head which takes her down to the ground! Bethany staggers forward and tries to get up to her feet while Molly staggers away, and the only thing that The Good Doctor can see when she turns around is Octavia with a deranged look on her face and a lead pipe in her hand. Octavia rushes forward and before Bethany can do anything, she’s met with a shot straight to the head with the foreign object which sends her crumbling down to the ground! Bethany clutches her head as blood begins to pour out and it isn’t long before Octavia pounces on her and begins to beat her relentlessly with the weapon!)
(At this point, Bethany’s face is covered in blood as she’s doing everything that she can to defend herself and null the damage that she’s taking, but Octavia is relentless as she slams that lead pipe down on her body! It doesn’t last long though as, after some time, security finally manages to come in and grab a hold of her arm and pull her back. Octavia continues to flail that lead pipe around while shouting at the top of her lungs, meanwhile, Bethany is rolled over to her side as a group of officials are seen rushing over trying to check on her. After some time, Octavia screams something that can be picked up.)
Octavia: (Off-Mic) NO ONE IS GOING TO HELP CLEOPATRA IF I HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT IT!!!
(Octavia continues to get dragged away while screaming as she tries to break herself free. The last shot seen is her being taken out of the frame as Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where the King of Elite finals will take place.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues as we transition into the backstage area as we are treated with a shot of Captain Charisma’s office door. We see someone pacing back and forth in front of the door as the camera zooms, with it revealed to be Ashlynn Quinn. This would get a negative reaction from the crowd as she would be seen wearing an over the top outfit that she usually wears when she isn’t wrestling on the show, notably wearing her sash and crown being Miss Voltage. Ashlynn starts speaking to herself as she says…)
Ashlynn Quinn: I can’t believe Captain Charisma told me he was busy… UGHHHHH! OF COURSE THAT UGGO IS TOO BUSY FOR ME!!! Why am I not surprised by that, surely that phone call he’s taking isn’t THAT important for him to not deal with Miss Voltage. I should be having the time of my life right now, I should have all the luxury here and yet our damn commissioner brushes me off like I’m nothing???
(It’s very apparent that Ashlynn is quite upset right now, not happy with her current situation and not happy that Captain Charisma isn’t “busy” dealing with her at the moment. She seems like she’s losing her mind until we hear someone say something to her off camera…)
???: Ummmm… Excuse me?
(Ashlynn stops in her tracks and turns herself around as she pans over to reveal Tyrone Montgomery, as this gets a nice reaction from the crowd. Tyrone looks like a dapper individual as he is seen wearing a custom-made suit as he tells Ashlynn something towards her…)
Tyrone Montgomery: I think you’re blocking the door, I need to speak to Captain Charisma…
(It looked like Tyrone was about to enter the door when Ashlynn’s face turned from anxious to gasping as it looked like she might have gotten an idea, like she must have a light bulb go off in her head. She stops Tyrone before he could enter as she says to him…)
Ashlynn Quinn: OH MY GOD!!! WAIT WAIT! MAYBE YOU CAN HELP ME!!!
(Tyrone’s face turns into confusion as he seems unaware why Ashlynn would even tell him this. He answers her question by saying…)
Tyrone Montgomery: Are you asking for the right guy? Let me get one thing straight, you need my help???
Ashlynn Quinn: YES, YES! YOUR HELP WOULD BE GREAT TYRONE!!!
Tyrone Montgomery: Hmmmm… Alright then, what is it?
(Ashlynn claps her hands excitedly as it seems like she wants someone to have her full, undivided attention as she brings herself together and begins telling Tyrone exactly why he might be able to help her out.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Sooooo… Things haven’t gone exactly my way ever since I became Miss Voltage. I couldn’t capture the Hardcore Championship from Cameron Ella Ava, ughhh, she could have easily beaten her sister. Surely that means I beat at least 1/4 of her, but anyways, Captain Charisma then had the audacity to put me in that Extreme Enigma Battle Royale like… EWWWW! There were so many people beneath me as queen, and yet our commissioner wanted to put me in those conditions. None of the Elitists were impressive, then couldn’t hold a candle to me, and yet I somehow got out???? I somehow got eliminated before the filth in the ring was still visible, unbelievable…. It’s not been going my way, Tyrone it just hasn’t, and it’s making me upset!
(Tyrone is hearing what Ashlynn has to say, as it’s clear that not becoming Hardcore Champion and failing to win the Extreme Enigma Battle Royal has gotten her upset. She continues her plea to Tyrone as she says…)
Ashlynn Quinn: I need someone to guide me to end this season properly, guide me towards a championship in my future. What has occurred to me over the past few months is an absolute TRAGEDY! I should not be put in this position, I am Miss Voltage for crying out loud. I need the proper guidance, I need someone to take control of the steering wheel and end this season on a great note.
(Ashlynn has poured her heart out to Tyrone, asking for him to guide her to success if she wants to end this season on a positive note. His face goes back into a confused state as he asks Ashlynn right back to her…)
Tyrone Montgomery: You know, I hate to ruin your little plea there, but don’t you have Bea Valentine to be someone that’s guiding you? Surely you can just get her help and try to get yourself on track that way. :cmon:
(Ashlynn stops for a moment as she quickly responds to Tyrone by saying to him…)
Ashlynn Quinn: Ok… well… that’s different! Now look, I would seek some more guidance from Miss Valentine, she is an amazing person, but quite frankly, she’s too busy right now… you know she’s got this thing called Empress of Elite she’s trying to win herself. I had my chance to win last week and well… we don’t need to talk about that! It’s just another thing that needs to get more clear guidance that can lead me to more success. I don’t want to bother Miss Valentine while she’s on her quest to become Empress of Elite, which she WILL DO! I’m not trying to get in her face, after all, she’s a very competitive woman, and my problems don’t need to bother her right now.
(Tyrone lets out a slightly confused smirk as he looks like he is trying to process the information that was just presented towards him. Ashlynn would speak again to him as she told him…)
Ashlynn Quinn: Sooo…. What’s your answer?
(Tyrone pauses for a few seconds before he finally collects his thoughts as he begins responding to Ashlynn and her proposition of him guiding them to success for the rest of the season.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Uh-huh… okay. Well, let me just set the record straight… Do you want my help? Do you want my guidance? You know the same person that almost tried getting wasps to attack Diamond and backfired?
Ashlynn Quinn: Again! That’s a past issue, we don’t need to refer to that.
Tyrone Montgomery: You have already been around Veena Adams, you know, someone that has been a multiple-time National Elite Champion. You have had her guidance and tutelage in the past while you guys were on Showdown. Then when that went up in smoke, you linked up with Bea Valentine here on Voltage, someone who has also been a former Specialists Champion and, by extension, Michael Machina.
Ashlynn Quinn: Ok??? What’s your point exactly???
Tyrone Montgomery: My point is, you have had these “mentors” since you have arrived here in EAW, former champions, former winners, and yet even with all that, you still couldn’t win a title here in this company. I mean, does that not sound crazy to you??
Ashlynn Quinn: So I have these people in my life, Veena Adams was someone I cared for until she threw me to the side, and even I still appreciate both Bea Valentine and Mikey, but they shouldn’t be bothered with my problems, they have their own stuff to worry about. I need the guidance of someone else to take me into a better position than where I have been now. No more opportunities like Hardcore Championship not going my way, the Extreme Enigma Battle Roual, hell, even the Empress of Elite. You can help me, Tyrone, and in a way… it might benefit you too.
(Tyrone thinks about it for a couple of seconds as he gathers his thoughts and opinions if he should really consider Ashlynn’s proposition. She looks to be desperate to find someone to help her out and finish the second half of Season 18 as a great one for her. He finally responds by telling Ashlynn.)
Tyrone Montgomery: You had all that help, Ashlynn, all that expertise that most people would love to have, and even with all that, it still landed you being able to get a championship here in EAW. It’s a shame really, but you know what? I guess some people just can’t be helped, and that no matter how much help they can get, it just won’t matter, I guess.🤷🏾♂️
(Tyrone proceeds to shrug his shoulders as Ashlynn’s jaw hits the floor from what he just said to her. Tyrone then opens the door to Captain Charisma’s office. He enters the room and closes the door as she looks to be seething and in complete shock. Ashlynn, with as loud as she could be, says…)
Ashlynn Quinn: I…. I…. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
(Ashlynn looks to be unpleasant to say the least as she walks off the scene and gets away from Captain Charisma’s front door. The crowd in the arena would laugh at her exit as it appears Tyrone is not exactly interested in being Ashlynn’s guiding light. The camera zooms into the door before eventually fading out as Sunday Night Voltage continues forward here as we transition back into the ring.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Rubber Band Man” by T.I. plays to a negative reaction from fans in attendance, and Damien Kutcher marches to the ring, being flanked by Akari Kiyoko. Damien is locked in ahead of his contest with Daryl, and tosses his sunglasses into the crowd before he hops up on the apron, soaking in the atmosphere from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 240 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Akari Kiyoko…HE IS THE DIVINE ONE…DAMIEN KUTCHER!!
James Peters: Tonight, Damien Kutcher is hoping to advance in the King of Elite tournament, but his opponent is no slouch.
Rich Russillo: That’s right, Daryl Kinkade is a top talent here on Voltage, having recently competed in the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
James Peters: But as we’ve seen so far in this King of Elite tournament, upsets can happen. Perhaps Damien will pull one out.
(“Kamikaze” by RedHook blares throughout the arena, garnering an equally mixed reaction from fans in attendance as Daryl Kinkade makes his way onto the stage, and strikes a pose, staring directly at Kutcher in the ring, showing no fear in his eyes ahead of such an important contest.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing out of Norwich, England, weighing in at 225 pounds, representing The British Invasion…HE IS THE VISCOUNT OF VOLTAGE…DARYL KINKADE!!
Rich Russillo: Daryl Kinkade has his work cut out for him too, let’s not undercut Damien either.
James Peters: Damien will have the size and strength advantage over Daryl.
Persephone: Don’t forget, this idiot running around ringside.
Rich Russillo: Oh yeah, Akari Kiyoko will definitely play a factor, but I imagine Daryl Kinkade should know how the numbers game works by now.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Persephone: This better not take long.
James Peters: The bell has rung, and already, Kutcher seems to be feeding off the energy from our fans in attendance, and I can’t say I am too surprised. We’ve been seeing some newfound confidence in Damien Kutcher as of late, and it looks like he may be taking it to the King of Elite tournament!
Persephone: You call it new, I call it desperate for aura.
James Peters: Well, whatever you want to call it, I am thoroughly entertained by Damien Kutcher, and am interested to see how he’ll fare against someone the caliber of Daryl Kinkade.
Rich Russillo: I mean, it’s the perfect warm up, facing a member of British Invasion before you compete for the Unified Tag Team Championships in the future against Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley.
James Peters: In that match, he’ll have Akari Kiyoko as his partner, who… is currently looming around ringside. Usually, it’s his opponents, but tonight, it’s Daryl Kinkade that’ll need eyes in the back of his head. Because if Akari sees an opening, he likely won’t hesitate to take it.
Rich Russillo: But for right now, it’s Kutcher versus Kinkade. Both men circle around each other before a collar and elbow tie-up takes place in the center of the ring! Kutcher uses his size advantage to get the upper hand over Daryl Kinkade, backing him into the corner, and keeping him pinned there before the referee intervenes, looking to separate both men.
James Peters: Clean break- BUT DAMIEN KUTCHER SHOVES DARYL KINKADE IN THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: Kutcher is very brazen. That’s something you’ll either come to love or hate about him. But in this case, Daryl Kinkade seems to hate it.
James Peters: Well, Daryl exits the corner, and circles around Kutcher for a second time. …collar and elbow tie-up! Once again, Damien gets the upper hand! This time, with a standing side headlock on Daryl!
Rich Russillo: Damien wrenches on the hold, but Daryl grits through the pain, and backs him up against the ropes, forcing the referee to intervene with a five count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
James Peters: Kutcher puts both hands up, showing there to be no contact between himself and Kinkade- WHO RETURNS THE FAVOR, SHOVING KUTCHER WHILE HE WAS UP AGAINST THE ROPES STILL!
Rich Russillo: And the tone has switched from Kutcher, who doesn’t like when the shoe is on the other foot.
James Peters: Kutcher shakes it off, and circles around Daryl for another collar and elbow tie-up in the center! Damien isolates the arm with an arm wringer, but Daryl quickly shifts the momentum with an arm wringer of his own, gaining control of the wrist! But temporarily as Daryl pulls him into a standing side headlock!
Rich Russillo: Damien backs Daryl up against the ropes, and bounces him off to escape! Daryl then comes rebounding back into a SHOULDER TACKLE! SHOULDER TACKLE FROM DAMIEN KUTCHER, WHO RUNS OFF THE ROPES AFTER FLOORING HIS OPPOSITION!
James Peters: BUT DARYL ROLLS ONTO HIS BELLY, FORCING DAMIEN TO HURDLE OVER, AND KEEP HIS MOMENTUM GOING! DARYL POPS TO HIS FEET, AND LEAPFROGS OVER KUTCHER, WHO REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, AND INTO AN ARM DRAG!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN SCRAMBLES BACK TO GET HIS FEET, AND RUNS RIGHT INTO ANOTHER ARM DRAG BEFORE DARYL TRANSITIONS INTO AN ARMBAR, GROUNDING HIS OPPONENT!
Persephone: As expected, Damien Kutcher is getting outwrestled. Perhaps one of his many dumb catchphrases will save him!
James Peters: No, because Kutcher powers back to his feet in the armbar, and backs Daryl into the corner for an IRISH WHIP! AND DAMIEN CHARGES INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER- HOWEVER, DARYL SLIPS OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND DAMIEN GOES STERNUM FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Rich Russillo: AND DARYL FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI, CAUSING KUTCHER TO STAGGER AWAY! MEANWHILE, DARYL GEARS HIMSELF UP ON THE APRON! DAMIEN TURNS AROUND….
James Peters: SPRINGBOARD FOREARM! DARYL SOARED THROUGH THE AIR WITH THAT FOREARM, AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KUTCHER KICKS OUT, AND RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET! BUT DARYL IS THERE TO MEET HIM WITH A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN!
James Peters: BUT KUTCHER HAS LONG LEGS, AND USES THEM TO HIS ADVANTAGE, NABBING DARYL IN A GROUNDED HEADSCISSORS! BUT DARYL KICKS OUT OF IT, AND SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET! AS DOES KUTCHER!
Rich Russillo: BOTH MEN CHARGE AT EACH OTHER, BUT ITS KUTCHER THAT RUNS RIGHT INTO A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN BY KINKADE!
James Peters: AGAIN, KUTCHER USES HIS LEGS TO ESCAPE WITH A GROUNDED HEADSCISSORS ON DARYL! THIS TIME, KINKADE MOVES TO A FRONT NECK BRIDGE, AND MANAGES TO PULL HIS HEAD OUT FROM BETWEEN KUTCHER’S LEGS, THEN POUNCES ON HIM WITH A GROUNDED SIDE HEADLOCK-
Rich Russillo: NO! KUTCHER EVADED IT, AND SLIDES OUT THE RING! CREATING SOME SPACE AND SEPARATION FROM DARYL, WHO CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, REFUSING TO GIVE KUTCHER THAT BREATHING ROOM!
James Peters: Kutcher is too busy catching his breath to look up, and notice DARYL KINKADE COME FLYING OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A CROSSBODY!
Rich Russillo: DARYL HAS BEEN AWFULLY IMPRESSIVE, SHOWING HIS DESIRE TO ADVANCE IN THE KOE!
James Peters: DARYL THREATENS AKARI NOT TO TAKE A STEP CLOSER BEFORE HE ROLLS KUTCHER BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE ONCE AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: KUTCHER IS BEGINNING TO STIR, AND RETURNS TO HIS FEET AS DARYL COMES FLYING WITH A DIVING DOUBLE AXE HA- NO! KUTCHER COUNTERS WITH A SHOT TO THE ABDOMEN, HITTING DARYL SO HARD HE DID A FRONT FLIP ONTO HIS BACK!
Persephone: Wow. A punch.
James Peters: Simple, yet effective.
Persephone: Whatever.
Rich Russillo: Daryl sits up off the canvas, favoring his midsection, and Damien Kutcher immediately pounces into action, grabbing hold of Daryl, then placing him throat first across the middle rope! Damien uses his forearm, pressing it down against the back of Daryl’s neck, CHOKING him across that middle rope!
James Peters: The referee is gonna have no choice but to get involved with a five count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
James Peters: Referee decided to pry Kutcher instead, not wanting a match in the King of Elite Tournament to be thrown out that easily. BUT WITH HIS ATTENTION DIVERTED-
Rich Russillo: CHEAP SHOT FROM AKARI KIYOKO!
James Peters: AKARI TOOK A CHEAP SHOT WHILE DARYL WAS HUNG UP ON THE MIDDLE ROPE! REFEREE DIDNT SEE IT, HE WAS TOO PREOCCUPIED WITH DAMIEN!
Rich Russillo: SPEAKING OF, DAMIEN PUSHES PAST THE REFEREE AS DARYL PULLS HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER!
James Peters: DAMIEN APPROACHES, AND BEGINS STOMPING A MUDHOLE IN HIS OPPONENT! BEATING DARYL DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION BEFORE PRESSING HIS BOOT UP AGAINST HIS JAW! ONCE AGAIN, THE REFEREE HAS TO INTERVENE WITH A FIVE COUNT!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Rich Russillo: FINALLY, Damien Kutcher relents!
James Peters: But Daryl Kinkade is reeling in that corner, and Damien Kutcher stands him up, directing Daryl to the center for a… DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: HE SUSPENDED DARYL UP THERE FOR QUITE SOME TIME, AND FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER, THINKING THIS IS IT!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICKOUT!
Persephone: Kutcher must have dug deep in his bag for that one.
Rich Russillo: That delayed vertical suplex took some serious strength from Damien Kutcher, but it will take more than that to put away Daryl Kinkade.
James Peters: Damien immediately transitions into a rear chinlock on Daryl, who sat up off the canvas after that kickout.
Rich Russillo: This likely won’t win Damien the match, but it will serve to wear down his opponent in Daryl Kinkade.
James Peters: Daryl powers back to his feet, and starts delivering back elbows to the abdomen of Kutcher, loosening his grip, then BREAKING it! KUTCHER IS STUNNED, AND DARYL REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES-
Rich Russillo: BUT DAMIEN HALTS HIS MOMENTUM WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW!
James Peters: BUT ALMOST RUNNING OFF PURE INSTINCT, DARYL KINKADE IS INSTANTLY BACK TO HIS FEET, AND WANDERS RIGHT INTO A BODY SLAM FROM DAMIEN KUTCHER!
Rich Russillo: KUTCHER PLANTED HIM THERE, AND CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, HAVING DARYL RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS HIM WITH A DIVING- CAUGHT! KUTCHER GOT CAUGHT AS DARYL GOT THE BOOT UP, KNOCKING HIM BACK INTO THE CORNER MOMENTARILY!
James Peters: DARYL SCRAMBLES TO HIS FEET, AND KUTCHER SHOOTS OUT THE CORNER WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: BUT DARYL SAW IT COMING, AND DUCKED UNDERNEATH IT! KUTCHER SPINS AROUND, AND GETS TAGGED WITH A KICK TO THE HAMSTRING! DARYL THEN FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH ANOTHER, TRYING TO TAKE OUT THE BASE OF DAMIEN KUTCHER, WHO RESPONDS BY SHOVING DARYL INTO THE ROPES!
James Peters: AND DARYL COMES REBOUNDING BACK WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL… CROSSFACE! TILT-A-WHIRL CROSSFACE BY DARYL KINKADE! “SHUT UP, BRUV!” AS HE CALLS IT!
Rich Russillo: BUT BEFORE HE CAN FULLY CINCH THE HOLD IN, KUTCHER IS ABLE TO GET HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!
James Peters: THE REFEREE PRIES DARYL FROM KUTCHER, WHO PULLS HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER, ATTEMPTING TO GET HIS WITS ABOUT HIM!
Rich Russillo: BUT DARYL KINKADE MARCHES IN, AND SHOWS HE ISNT AFRAID TO PLAY A LITTLE DIRTY TOO! RUNNING DAMIEN’S EYES OVER THE TOP ROPE!
James Peters: IN THIS CASE, WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND! DAMIEN IS STRUGGLING TO SEE AS HE LEANS UP AGAINST THOSE ROPES, AND GETS IRISH WHIPPED OFF BY DARYL!
Rich Russillo: BUT DAMIEN TURNS THE IRISH WHIP AROUND AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING DARYL INSTEAD! HOWEVER, KINKADE HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, FORCING DAMIEN TO COME CHARGING IN FOR A- WHOA!
James Peters: DAMIEN GETS SENT UP AND OVER THE SHOULDER OF DARYL, WHO RUNS OFF THE ROPES, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A SUICIDE DIVE!
Rich Russillo: BUT DAMIEN SIDE STEPS, AND USES DARYL’S OWN MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM, SENDING HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! BUT DAMIEN DOESNT STOP THERE, SENDING DARYL FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! THEN KEEPS THE MOMENTUM ROLLING, SENDING HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS, DISLODGING THEM FROM THE RINGPOST!
James Peters: DAMIEN IS ON FIRE AT THE MOMENT, AND ROLLS DARYL BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Persephone: After all that, he better be able to put away Daryl.
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN SLIDES IN THE RING, AND DARYL KINKADE IS SHOCKINGLY BACK TO HIS FEET AS HE DOES!
James Peters: KINKADE SWINGS WILDLY WITH A CLOTHESLINE- BUT DAMIEN TRAPS THE ARM, AND CATCHES DARYL WITH A KICK TO THE GUT BEFORE HE PLANTS HIM WITH A DDT! DAMIEN SHOOTS THE HALF, HOOKING THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHH-
James Peters: NO! DESPITE THE IMPRESSIVE COMBO, ITS STILL NOT ENOUGH TO PUT AWAY DARYL!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN IS A BIT SHOCKED BY THIS, BUT STAYS ON DARYL WITH REPEATED ELBOWS TO THE HEART! ELBOW AFTER ELBOW!
Persephone: Jesus Christ. Can he do something else?
James Peters: DAMIEN HAS HIT MULTIPLE ELBOWS TO THE HEART, AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER AFTERWARDS!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP! DARYL GOT THE SHOULDER UP, BUT KUTCHER IMMEDIATELY MOUNTS HIM WITH REPEATED PUNCHES TO THE FACE! DARYL DOES HIS BEST TO COVER UP, BUT MANY OF THOSE PUNCHES ARE SLIPPING PAST HIS GUARD!
James Peters: KUTCHER SOON GROWS TIRED OF PUNCHING, AND PULLS DARYL BACK TO HIS FEET! BUT DARYL EXPLODES WITH A FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE! KUTCHER IS STUNNED, AND DARYL SHOOTS OFF THE ROPES FOR A-
Rich Russillo: INTERCEPTED! DARYL GETS INTERCEPTED WITH A KITCHEN SINK BY DAMIEN KUTCHER!
James Peters: AND DARYL IS QUICKLY BACK TO HIS FEET, ALBEIT CLUTCHING HIS ABDOMEN IN PAIN! WHICH DAMIEN TAKES NOTICE OF AS HE DRIVES DARYL BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER, THEN PROCEEDS TO DRIVE HIS SHOULDER INTO THE GUT OF KINKADE!
Rich Russillo: OVER AND OVER AGAIN! THEN USES THAT POWER TO HIS ADVANTAGE AGAIN, WHIPPING DARYL INTO THE CORNER HARD WITH AN IRISH WHIP! DARYL COLLAPSES PRONE ON THE CANVAS, FAVORING HIS LOWER BACK IN PAIN!
James Peters: A smirk has formed on the face of Damien Kutcher. Perhaps this is all part of God’s plan.
Persephone: Oh, please. If God existed, he wouldn’t be subjecting me to this garbage.
Rich Russillo: Damien Kutcher is firmly in control over Daryl Kinkade at this moment, and slowly approaches him, standing his opponent back up. Daryl Kinkade is at the mercy of Kutcher, and Damien irish whips him into the opposite corner!
James Peters: DAMIEN RUSHES IN- BUT DARYL HALTS HIS MOMENTUM WITH A BACK ELBOW! DAMIEN IS REELING AFTER THAT ONE, AND DARYL EXITS THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: BUT WANDERS RIGHT INTO A TWISTING SPINEBUSTER! A DIVINE SPINEBUSTER FROM KUTCHER, WHO FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
James Peters: DARYL GETS THE SHOULDER UP, KEEPING THIS ALIVE!
Persephone: Oh, trust me, this match is dead.
Rich Russillo: Damien almost advanced into the next round with that picture perfect Spinebuster! But he’ll have to work a little harder.
James Peters: Kutcher sits up, and begins contemplating his next move, but I think he’s got it! Kutcher starts to pull Daryl Kinkade back to his feet- BUT DARYL FIGHTS BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE BODY! DAMIEN IS STUNNED AS A RESULT, AND DARYL RUNS OFF THE ROPES! LOOKING TO MOUNT MOMENTUM!
Rich Russillo: BUT KUTCHER WENT TO HALT IT WITH ANOTHER KITCHEN SINK! HOWEVER, DARYL SAW IT COMING THIS TIME AROUND, AND CAUGHT HIM WITH A SCHOOL BOY! SCHOOL BOY BY DARYL!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICKOUT! DAMIEN KUTCHER KICKED OUT, AND SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET! ALONG WITH DARYL KINKADE, WHO GETS TURNED INSIDE OUT WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! KUTCHER HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! AND FOR A MOMENT, I THOUGHT DARYL HAD SHIFTED THE MOMENTUM OF THIS MATCH! BUT JUST LIKE THAT, DAMIEN SWUNG IT BACK INTO HIS FAVOR!
James Peters: But Damien needs to keep his foot on the gas. Instead, I think he’s letting his cockiness get the better of him as he simply watches Daryl struggle to a knee.
(Damien pie-faces Daryl, shoving him back down to all fours.)
Rich Russillo: Wow, absolutely zero respect being shown by Damien Kutcher.
Persephone: I’m not surprised. He clearly has zero respect for my time, and the fact that he’s wasting it.
James Peters: But he will live to regret it as that only seems to have fired up Daryl Kinkade!
Rich Russillo: Daryl rises to his feet, intensity in his eyes!
James Peters: But Damien maintains his cool, and BLASTS Daryl with a forearm strike! BUT DARYL FIRES BACK WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! NOT TO BE OUTDONE, DAMIEN KUTCHER CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER VICIOUS FOREARM STRIKE!
Rich Russillo: DARYL! KUTCHER! DARYL! KUTCHER! DARYL! KUTC- OOH! DAMIEN CAUGHT DARYL WITH A KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN, AND DIRECTS HIM TO THE CORNER, SLAMMING HIM FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: DAMIEN THEN WINDS BACK FOR A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST, ECHOING THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Rich Russillo: SHOCKINGLY, DARYL KINKADE SHRUGS IT OFF, AND SENDS KUTCHER INTO THE CORNER FOR A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HIS OWN THAT ALSO ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! HEARD BY FANS ALL THE WAY IN CHEAP SEATS!
James Peters: DAMIEN KUTCHER ANSWERS BACK WITH A FOREARM STRIKE, ATTEMPTING TO FIGHT HIS WAY OUT OF THE CORNER! BUT DARYL SHUTS THAT DOWN WITH A FOREARM OF HIS OWN, KNOCKING DAMIEN BACK INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN IS ROCKED! BUT HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO LAND A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! DARYL STAGGERS TO THE CENTER, AND DOUBLES OVER, CLUTCHING AT HIS GUT!
James Peters: KUTCHER GETS AN IDEA, AND SHOOTS OUT THE CORNER! RUNNING OFF THE ROPES IN FRONT OF KINKADE FOR A CLOTHESLINE! HOWEVER, DARYL DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES HIMSELF!
Rich Russillo: MONKE FLIP!! DARYL SPIKES KUTCHER ON HIS HEAD WITH THAT FRONT FLIP DDT, HAVING BUILT MOMENTUM! RUNNING OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: BUT NO WAY! DAMIEN KUTCHER HAS TO BE RUNNING OFF PURE INSTINCT AT THIS POINT AS HE IS IMMEDIATELY BACK TO HIS FEET, AND STUMBLES BACK AGAINST THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN HAS THAT GLOSSED OVER LOOK IN HIS EYES, SO GLOSSED OVER THAT HE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO REMEMBER HIS OWN CATCHPHRASES!
Persephone: Let’s hope they never come back to him.
James Peters: DARYL SITS UP, AND TAKES NOTICE OF HIS OPPONENT’S GROGGY STATE! KINKADE RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES! BUT KUTCHER LAUNCHES HIM UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE AS HE COMES REBOUNDING BACK!
Rich Russillo: NO, WAIT! DARYL CAUGHT HIMSELF ON THE APRON, UNBEKNOWNST TO DAMIEN, WHO TURNS AROUND!
James Peters: KUTCHER MARCHES TOWARD DARYL, WHO SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND THROUGH KUTCHER’S LEGS! DARYL IS INSTANTLY BACK TO HIS FEET, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES! THIS TIME, NAILING KUTCHER WITH A CLOTHESLINE UP AND OVER THE TOP AS HE TURNT AROUND!
Rich Russillo: AKARI IS URGING FOR KUTCHER TO GET UP RINGSIDE! BUT MIGHT WISH HE HADNT-
James Peters: AS DARYL KINKADE SOARS THROUGH THE MIDDLE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! DAMIEN GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE, AND GETS ROLLED BACK INSIDE!
Rich Russillo: DARYL SLIDES IN HIMSELF, AND BEGINS TO HOOK DAMIEN UP FOR A PUMPHANDLE PILEDRIVER AS HE ROSE TO A KNEE!
James Peters: HAIL TO THE VICTOR- NO! KUTCHER SLIPS OUT BEHIND DARYL, AND SHOVES HIM TOWARD THE ROPES FOR A SNAP POWERSLAM!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN PLANTED DARYL WITH A POWERSLAM, AND NOW, SIGNALS FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE END!
James Peters: DAMIEN HAS DARYL LINED UP AS KINKADE USES THE ROPES FOR ASSISTANCE IN GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET! DARYL SLOWLY SPINS AROUND…
Rich Russillo: BFT! WENT FOR THE DIVINE FINISH- BUT DARYL COUNTERS FROM OUTTA NOWHERE WITH A BACKSLIDE!
James Peters: THOUGH, HE DOESNT HOLD IT FOR THE COVER, AND ROLLS DARYL THROUGH TO ALL FOURS! KINKADE QUICKLY PULLS DAMIEN BACK TO HIS FEET, AND PLANTS HIM WITH A BEAUTIFUL LIE! CROSS LEGGED FISHERMAN BUSTER!
Rich Russillo: DARYL FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… DARYL KINKADE!!
(“Kamikaze” by RedHook plays, and Daryl Kinkade releases his cover on Kutcher, getting his hand raised in victory by the referee-)
James Peters: AND DARYL WILL BE ADVANCING IN THE- OH, FROM BEHIND!
Rich Russillo: AKARI KIYOKO JUST BLASTED DARYL KINKADE FROM BEHIND, AND BEGINS TO HAMMER DOWN WITH STOMPS!
(“Kamikaze” immediately fades out as a chorus of boos fill the arena. Despite your opinions on Daryl, he won fair and square.)
James Peters: AKARI IS STOMPING A MUDHOLE INTO KINKADE, WHO DOES HIS BEST TO COVER UP WHILE CURLED UP ON THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: SURE, DARYL KINKADE HAS ADVANCED! BUT WHAT CONDITION IS HE GONNA BE IN FOR HIS NEXT MATCH?!
(Akari takes a break from stomping Daryl, and goes to help Kutcher back to his feet, who is still a bit groggy from A Beautiful Lie, but marches over toward Daryl, looking to do further damage.)
James Peters: UH-OH! AKARI PULLS DARYL BACK TO HIS FEET, AND THESE TWO MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR A DOUBLE TEAM MOVE OF SORTS!
(Akari tosses Daryl aside, who falls to the canvas as ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura plays out in the calvary in both Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley. Both women rush inside the ring, causing Kutcher and Kiyoko to quickly slide out, wanting no parts of the Unified Tag Team Champions just yet.)
James Peters: Oh, thank God for Pandora and Halsey, or that could’ve ended bad!
Persephone: Took them long enough.
(Halsey checks on Daryl Kinkade briefly, who sits himself up in the corner. But proceeds to stand side by side with Pandora, staring down their future challengers on the outside, who continue talking trash off-mic.)
James Peters: HEY, WHAT THE HELL-
(The crowd reaction rises for something behind the Unified Tag Team Champions.)
Rich Russillo: THATS-
James Peters: CANDICE BLAIR AND SELINA REYES! WHO ARE ARMED WITH CHAIRS!
Rich Russillo: USING THEM TO CRACK PANDORA AND HALSEY ACROSS THE BACK!
James Peters: DARYL KINKADE PULLS HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER, AND CHARGES AT CANDICE! ATTEMPTING TO SAVE HIS COMRADES-
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE SAW IT COMING, AND JABS DARYL IN THE STOMACH WITH THAT STEEL CHAIR INSIDE, DOUBLING HIM OVER AS SELINA DELIVERS THE NEXT BLOW! SMASHING DARYL ACROSS THE BACK!
James Peters: KINKADE GOES DOWN, AND CANDICE PRESSES THAT CHAIR INTO HIS THROAT AS SELINA GOES TO WORK ON PANDORA PAISLEY! WAILING WITH THAT STEEL CHAIR ACROSS HER BACK!
Rich Russillo: IT ISNT LONG BEFORE CANDICE JOINS IN, SMASHING HALSEY NEEL WITH HER STEEL CHAIR AS WELL!
James Peters: YOU WANNA TALK ABOUT A STATEMENT?! WELL, SELINA AND CANDICE BLAIR HAVE CERTAINLY MADE ONE!
Rich Russillo: But it’s clear that might be ruffling a few feathers as well…
(Selina and Candice stop beating Halsey and Pandora with chairs, focusing their attention on Akari and Damien on the outside, who are upset at Selina and Candice interjecting themselves, but won’t dare get into the ring. Not as the two are armed with steel chairs.)
James Peters: Well, Akari and Damien both want their shots at the Unified Tag Team Championships. It seems they are not alone.
(Candice and Selina back to the center, standing side by side with all three members of British Invasion down in the ring. The two exchange a brief glance to one another before staring a hole into Kutcher and Damien on the outside, confident grins on their faces as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades away from ringside and transitions to the backstage area to see Sofia Clarke standing by as always, looking as magnificent and stunning as ever. She looks to be standing in front of a large LED board with Voltage graphics on it inside of an interview set replicating a wrestling ring as her magnificent and stunning outfit sees her wearing an orange dress, sharing a nice big smile right towards the camera, not only to the audience that is watching this event from the Moda Center in Portland but to those watching around the world as well. She begins speaking to the audience as she tells them…)
Sofia Clarke: Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage! It’s been an unbelievable night of incredible action here this week with our many King of Elite and Empress of Elite matches taking place as everything begins to take shape on the road to an event that can change the trajectory of anyone’s career, that being the King of Elite event. Speaking of King of Elite, my guest here tonight advanced in the King of Elite tournament last week here on Voltage, defeating former EAW World Heavyweight Champion Limmy Monaghan in order to get that done. So please everyone, welcome my guests here tonight, Trixie Stane and the EAW Hardcore Champion… Solomon Stane!
(Soon after, Trixie and Solomon enter the frame, as the reaction to them appearing would get a negative reaction from the crowd. Both of them look to be wearing outfits that can be considered outlandish by most people, with Solomon holding the EAW Hardcore Championship right on his shoulder. Sofia looks quite intimidated by their presence, but even with that, she tells both of them…)
Sofia Clarke: Uhh… Thank you for joining me tonight!
(Both of them have no answer to that as Sofia moves and begins to ask them their questions for this interview.)
Sofia Clarke: Now even though you were able to advance in the tournament, the way you advanced seems to have some controversy due to the fact that Xander Payne had gotten involved in the match, particularly screwing over Limmy Monaghan. Despite that controversy, does the victory still hold up despite what had occurred?
(Trixie would be the one who responds to Sofia as she answers the question by saying…)
Trixie Stane: Are you seriously going to ask us that question? Of course the victory still holds up because no matter what the circumstances are, Solomon Stane vowed to win that match against Limmy, and that’s exactly what happened. Whatever implications you insinuate Limmy had going for him are none of our concern, Solomon promised everyone a victory, and the champion got exactly that by defeating Limmy and advancing to the second round.
Sofia Clarke: Alright, moving on, the next person you’ll be fighting in the tournament will be none other than Daryl Kinkade, who advanced in the first round earlier in the night, defeating Damien Kutcher. Are you surprised with that result and with Daryl being the next man for you to face in this tournament?
Trixie Stane: Again? You have to be kidding me, Sofia… No one is surprised with that result, it was very much expected that Daryl Kindade was going to beat Damien Kutcher, especially my husband.
(Solomon would then begin speaking as he answers the question by saying…)
Solomon Stane: Damien Kutcher did not have the capabilities of defeating Daryl Kinkade in this tournament, just like how Limmy didn’t have the capabilities of beating me in the first round. I see it as no surprise I am battling with Daryl Kinkade, and most importantly it will be another match for me to succeed in and another match for me to advance in. Daryl’s sin will be carved with his blood on my hands and he shall be crushed, being defeated by the champion that shall be going to the promised land-
(Trixie stops Solomon while he is speaking as she brings his attention to someone who appears offscreen, with the camera panning over to reveal Chiyo Gedo looking frustrated and pissed off. Chiyo begins to speak as he interrupts the interview time of both of them.)
Chiyo Gedo: I don’t understand…. I don’t understand how that happened.
(Chiyo Gedo mutters these words as it leaves Sofia, Solomon, and Trixie bewildered over Chiyo Gedo’s sudden appearance.)
Chiyo Gedo: I had that match won… that match against Akari Kiyoko was mine to win, but it didn’t work the way it was supposed to. I should be advancing in this tournament, the chance to be great here on Voltage was supposed to start with that win, but that didn’t happen… This is not how my year was supposed to start!
(Chiyo Gedo clearly looks pissed that he couldn’t defeat Akari Kiyoko earlier in the night in his first round matchup. Solomon doesn’t look all too happy that he is there as he starts to shout at him by saying…)
Solomon Stane: HEY! Why the hell are you interrupting my time right now? I am discussing the ways of how Daryl Kinkade will have to accept his fate when he faces me next week, and you come here and interrupt the champion’s time with your own existential crisis. I don’t care what happened to you, Chiyo, I simply couldn’t fathom what is going through your mind right now because my mind is occupied with things that are way more important right now than your current plight.
Chiyo Gedo: I just wanted to prove myself, prove that I can make an impact on this company, and things haven’t gone the way it was supposed to go. It’s infuriating how much these situations have gone in a direction that I am not pleased with, and already being out of the King of Elite is another chance that didn’t allow me to prove myself to be a killer shark in the waters.
(Suddenly, Chiyo has a glare towards Solomon’s title, as it appears that it has sparked some kind of interest for him, as he suddenly tells the EAW Hardcore Champion the following…)
Chiyo Gedo: I want a shot at that…
(Chiyo points directly towards Solomon Stane’s championship as Trixie looks quite offended as he turns to Solomon, whose face goes from seriousness to laughing as he does so hysterically over his statement. He looks back to see that Chiyo is serious as Chiyo continues by saying…)
Chiyo Gedo: I challenge you to a match for that EAW Hardcore Championship, give me a chance to face you for that title, and give me the proper opportunity to prove myself here in EAW.
(Solomon’s quick laughing demeanor is no longer as he responds to Chiyo’s challenge by saying…)
Solomon Stane: So you want a shot at my championship? Now listen, I’m in the middle of my conquest of running the entire bracket of this King of Elite tournament and becoming the next King of Elite. That is my goal right at this moment because I vowed to win against Limmy Monaghan, and I did exactly that. I vow to defeat Daryl Kinkade and move forward to whoever wins against Akari and Jake, and then they’ll get defeated. Everyone’s fate in this tournament is already decided, and just like how I became champion at Road to Redemption, the crown will be deposed on my head as the glory that the world shall know with me as their King of Elite.
Solomon Stane: However, if you are so determined to take this championship away from my grasp and so determined to seal your fate…so shall it be. I will give you the match that is of your desire, but it will have to wait until I am done with the King of Elite. When the crown is bestowed upon me, when the world will recognize me as their king and shall repent for whatever sins they may have committed… I will give you the shot at destiny that is desperate for you, Chiyo.
(Chiyo Gedo looks pleased with this as he has a smile on his face. He responds to Solomon Stane as he says to him…)
Chiyo Gedo: Good, that is the opportunity I need now, so when your conquest of going through King of Elite is over and done with, I’ll be waiting on the other side waiting and taking your Hardcore Championship away from your hands. This opportunity is mine for the taking…
(Chiyo Gedo walks away from the interview set as it looks like he may have walked away tonight with something despite the result against Akari Kiyoko. Solomon and Trixie look at each other before looking at Sofia as they walk away from Sofia Clarke. Sofia is left standing as she looks into the camera and says…)
Sofia Clarke: Some interesting developments are coming from Solomon and Chiyo, which I’m sure will be interesting to observe moving forward here on Voltage. Back to you guys on Commentary!
(Sofia looks directly and focused into the camera as the scene fades out as we transition into a commercial break.)
(Commercial for the PlayStation 5 Pro with Jon Kelton.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, and soon after this ‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West begins to play, causing boos to immediately come from the fans in attendance. As the camera pans towards the stage, Methuselah begins walking out with a microphone in his hand. Methuselah doesn’t look happy whatsoever, and he doesn’t spend any time standing on the stage, instead immediately beginning to walk down the ramp and make his way down to the ring.)
James Peters: Methuselah looks like he’s furious right now, and I can’t say I’m too surprised to see this knowing exactly what happened last week. He was bound to be in a bad mood following what Michael Machina did.
Rich Russillo: That’s right. Michael Machina distracted Methuselah and cost him his match against Ms. Extreme, which I’m sure is the reason he is out here right now. These two have a lot of history, and that’s essentially what caused things to reach this point in the first place.
Persephone: I still don’t like that this is happening. I don’t want to see an old man challenging for the World title. I just want Luis back. He should be the one fighting for World Championships right now.
(Methuselah makes his way down the ramp and to ringside. Before long he walks up the steel steps, making his way into the ring. ‘Praise Gawd’ begins to fade out soon after this, and immediately he begins to speak.)
Methuselah: Last week was another horrific decision that Michael Machina will soon come to regret. Pitying Camille Ava with a victory was nothing more than the EAW World Champion digging his own grave, and if the Machine truly cared about his first ever reign as World Champion being anything more than an afterthought lasting little over a month, he would’ve stayed exactly where he was. He never would’ve found his way to ringside. He never would have even considered getting himself involved with the match. He doesn’t care, though. He has shown to me that he’s willing to dig his own grave and bury his own Championship reign alongside himself as long as he sends a “message” that’ll be lost to time, and if that’s what he wants then I’ll give him the response he’s looking for. Remember who you’ll be entering the ring with at King of Elite, because I don’t intend to walk away from the match without the Championship. Anything you do from now up until the final day of your reign will only make what comes next much worse for you.
(The fans begin to boo, but Methuselah doesn’t pay any attention to the negative reception from the fans as he continues.)
Methuselah: Machine, you have one opportunity to explain yourself. After this, what comes next is on you. You’ll have no choice but to remember that you brought this upon yourself, and as we continue to inch closer to King of Elite with every passing day, I’ll make sure you do not forget exactly what you’ve gotten yourself into. This isn’t as simple as any of your previous matches on the big stage may have been, nor will you be able to do what you’re used to expecting it to work in your favor. This ends only one way and I told you exactly what it was just last week. If you didn’t heed my warning and instead took it upon yourself to attempt to get under my skin, you completely misunderstood exactly who your opponent is. You made the wrong decision last week, now you will walk out here and you will explain yourself. This isn’t a request.
(Methuselah patiently waits in the middle of the ring after saying this, as the fans in attendance only continue to boo. He isn’t forced to wait for long however, as ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep hits. The crowd explodes with cheers as the camera fades to the stage, and before long Michael Machina begins to walk out, ready for his match against Cameron Ella Ava up next. Machina is carrying his EAW World Championship on his shoulder, and is holding a microphone in his hand. As he stares at Methuselah, he has a smirk on his face.)
James Peters: Here comes Michael Machina, and I have to say he looks pretty proud of himself after what he did to Methuselah last week. Things have obviously gotten heated and personal with these two, so I’m sure he was satisfied seeing Methuselah lose to Ms. Extreme.
Rich Russillo: That’s true. Michael Machina has dealt with a lot thanks to Methuselah, so it definitely must’ve been nice getting to cost Methuselah a match like that. Michael Machina should be careful, though. After all, it’s Methuselah we’re talking about.
Persephone: What’s the worst that could happen? Whatever it is, I want to see it. Anything less than that would be stupid.
(Michael Machina jumps up onto the apron, before making his way into the ring. His entrance music fades out, leaving Methuselah and Michael Machina staring at each other. After a moment, Machina begins to speak.)
Michael Machina: What do you want me to say? What kind of explanation are you looking for right now? I got nothing to explain to you. After all that happened since Wicked Games, you really think you should be out here crying because I paid you a visit during your match with Ms. Extreme? You should be glad that’s all I did, because after everything you did it could’ve been a whole lot worse. I could’ve put my hands on you myself and reminded you of who YOU’RE gonna be facing at King of Elite, but I chose not to. I chose not to attack you. I chose to wait and let Ms. Extreme humiliate you herself, because once I do put my hands on you I’m gonna be making sure there’s nothing left. You’re lucky enough to even be fighting for this Championship right now. Don’t try and push your luck any further. I can promise it won’t end well for you.
Michael Machina: In case you haven’t realized it yet, this isn’t your show. It’s mine, and things are gonna stay that way for a long time. I’m sure you’re still used to the likes of Jake Smith holding this title and backing away from fights but that’s not who I am. It’s been months of this and at this point I’m tired of all the back and forth. I’m ready to fight, so if a fight is what you want it’s what you’re gonna get. There’s a reason I didn’t hesitate to accept this match for King of Elite. Don’t think I’m scared of you or any of these threats, because if that Chamber and my appearance last week still hasn’t taught you anything, I’ll tell you face to face one last time before King of Elite comes around. You’re not gonna stop me, and as long as I’m here you’re gonna be standing over the Voltage roster like you planned to. Those plans already came crashing down, and as long as I’m the one holding this title you’re never gonna make it to this spot.
(The fans immediately begin to cheer, but Methuselah doesn’t look amused whatsoever, immediately beginning to speak.)
Methuselah: Of course. You still don’t understand what you’re getting yourself into, and it appears that this won’t change anytime soon. I wouldn’t have expected any less from you of all people. If this is the hill you’re prepared to die on, very well. Just understand that I gave you far more opportunities to go out with grace than you ever deserved. You had more than enough chances to back out of this while you still could, and even once the time came where that was no longer an option, this could have been a far easier process for you. Your decision to waste those opportunities is something you will regret soon enough, because when this World Championship reign of yours comes to an end, you won’t be climbing right back to that Championship. You’ll be far away from it, because this loss will be far worse than anything you’ve experienced before. If these are the circumstances you’re prepared for, by all means, continue to go down the path you’re currently on. By the time you do understand exactly what you’ve gotten yourself into, it’ll already be far too late.
Michael Machina: Methuselah, when are you gonna realize that I’m more than ready for whatever you have lined up for me? I don’t care what it is. This is my chance to finally shut you up for good and I’m gonna take it. Last week was nothing, yet here you are up in arms over something that took no effort at all. If this is how you respond to what I did last week, what’s gonna happen once King of Elite comes around and I live up to every single one of my promises? I told you what I was gonna do to you, so it’s on you to make sure you’re ready once King of Elite comes around, not me. I’m at the top of my game and things are going to stay that way for a long time. It’s not a question whether or not I’m at my best. I’m at the top of this brand because I walked into that Chamber and dominated, and Methuselah that’s what I’m gonna be doing for the rest of the season. If you think you can stop that you’re clueless, and I’m not gonna bother helping you understand just how outmatched you actually are.
(The cheers for Michael Machina continue, but after a moment Methuselah just shakes his head before finally beginning to speak once more.)
Methuselah: Alright, Machine. Since you still have absolutely no understanding of what you’re doing and you still don’t know exactly what will come your way at King of Elite, I will do you a favor and remind you of who your Chairman is. When you say that this is your show I believe you forget exactly who has the power to decide what’s to come, whether it be right now as we speak or at King of Elite. You don’t have power here. You never had a choice in the matter. That Championship is mine. I warned you that you never had a chance of walking out of King of Elite with the EAW World Championship and gave you more than enough time to come to terms with this, but since you are still confused I will be the one to make sure there are no more questions regarding the outcome of this match. You’ll be facing me at King of Elite for the EAW World Championship, but it won’t be the average match. Far from it.
Michael Machina: Just get on with it. I don’t care what kind of match it is. I won this Championship in one of the toughest matches to win there is. It doesn’t matter what stipulation you throw at me. I’m gonna walk out of it with the EAW World Championship and take this title to the Pain for Pride main event.
(The look on Methuselah’s face doesn’t change, as the words coming from Michael Machina don’t get to him. After some time, he finally begins responding to Machina.)
Methuselah: Then I’ll gladly inform you of what that stipulation is, although I’m sure the look on your face will change as soon as I do. You’ll be facing me in a match called The Chairman’s Lair.
(Hearing this surprises the fans in attendance, who have never heard of this stipulation name before. Michael Machina also looks confused, and seeing this reaction from him, a smirk begins to appear on the face of Methuselah.)
Michael Machina: What? The Chairman’s Lair? What’s that supposed to be?
(Methuselah just shrugs his shoulders, and this annoys Michael Machina.)
Methuselah: You’ll find out soon enough.
Michael Machina: So you’re not even going to explain whatever ridiculous stipulation you came up with? You’re just going to give me a name and expect me to be fine with that? Methuselah, I know you heard what I just said. I didn’t care what kind of stipulation it was in the first place, but I’m not about to back down because of a stipulation I never even heard of. If you’re not gonna tell me what’s to come at King of Elite this talk is pointless, because as far as I’m concerned nothing changed. I’m still gonna be walking into King of Elite to win and retain my Championship, so are you sure you wanna try to keep this stipulation a secret?
(Instead of answering Michael Machina, Methuselah begins walking out of the ring. Michael Machina is clearly not amused seeing that Methuselah is withholding the details behind the stipulation for their King of Elite match, but as Methuselah makes his way out to ringside, he finally begins to speak.)
Methuselah: You should be more worried about your match coming right now than your match at King of Elite, shouldn’t you Machine? You’ll find out what The Chairman’s Lair is soon enough, but I’m sure the Ava is waiting to face you right about now. I’ve already warned you that you have absolutely no chance of walking out of it with the EAW World Championship, so as far as I’m concerned nothing left for me to say to you right now. It doesn’t matter anymore whether or not you choose to accept your fate. Whether you want to go out fighting or accept your fate, it’s all the same to me. Your reign meets its end at King of Elite, so be patient and make the most of your final moments in your position. You’ll learn everything you need to know in due time.
(The fans boo, and Methuselah remains at ringside as Michael Machina stares at him, not happy whatsoever.)
James Peters: Well it looks like we have a stipulation confirmed for this already heated match at King of Elite, but I can’t say it was one anyone may have thought of! Seriously, I can’t say I’ve ever heard of “The Chairman’s Lair”. What could that possibly mean?
Rich Russillo: There’s really no telling when it comes to Methuselah. I didn’t know that he would add a stipulation for this match, and I definitely didn’t think he’d create one of his own. That was a surprise, and it definitely has made this match even more unpredictable than it already was. Michael Machina may really be fighting an uphill battle at King of Elite.
Persephone: I don’t know what that stipulation is and I don’t really care as long as it’s something bloody and violent. If anyone could think of something like that it’s that psycho Methuselah, so he better not disappoint.
(Michael Machina remains inside of the ring, and despite what he heard he tries to shift his focus to the match ahead of him, knowing that he’ll be facing Cameron Ella Ava in the main event. As Michael Machina remains in the ring, preparing himself for his upcoming match, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where Methuselah faces Michael Machina for the EAW World Championship in “The Chairman’s Lair”.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Michael Machina is seen still inside of the ring in preparation for the upcoming match against Cameron Ella Ava. Methuselah has opted to remain at ringside, and knowing this, Michael Machina doesn’t appear too amused. Still, the EAW World Champion remains focused as Bella Braxton begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: Already in the ring! From Brooklyn, New York… Weighing in at 240 pounds… HE IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION, MIIIIIICCHAAAEELLLLL MAAAAAAACHIINNNAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: I didn’t think Methuselah would be joining us at ringside. That’s not good news for Michael Machina, especially considering that his opponent won’t be someone that’s easy to defeat. He’s up against a Hall of Famer, and the previous Hardcore Champion.
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina has been in this position before though, and it doesn’t look like he intends to let Methuselah distract him. He’s World Champion now, and from the look of it, he’s at the top of his game.
Persephone: Yet he still sucks. Get him out of here already. This isn’t a main event I want to see!
(‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn hits, drawing a mixed reception from the fans in attendance. Cameron Ella Ava begins making her way out to the stage, and Cameron looks ready for the match ahead of her. Though clearly focused, the Hall of Famer has a confident look on her face as she begins to walk down the ramp. Cameron doesn’t pay too much attention to Methuselah, knowing that whatever is happening between him and Michael Machina isn’t her problem.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From Los Angeles, California… Weighing in at 140 pounds… SHE IS THE MATRIARCH, CAAAAAMERROOONNNNN EELLLLLAAAAAAA AAAVVVAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava made a statement last week, and now this week she has a chance to build momentum heading towards King of Elite. I’d say this is a pretty good chance for her to do so.
Rich Russillo: I have to agree, but just like with Machina, I don’t think Cameron will have an easy time either knowing that her opponent is someone who has risen to such a high level so quickly it’s almost scary.
Persephone: I don’t think anyone cares about what either of you two are saying. Let’s just hurry up and get through this match already.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: And here we go! Michael Machina and Cameron Ella Ava begin to circle the ring ahead of what’s bound to be a fantastic main event, but we have to remember that Methuselah is standing out there at ringside! I’m sure that’s not gonna bode well, but until we do see how Methuselah gets involved in this one, I’m looking forward to seeing these two go at it! Machina and Ella Ava are beginning to circle the ring, and I think Cameron is thinking about how she will get around the size and power difference here while Machina has to consider the experience advantage Cameron has over him. The two Elitists slowly approach each other, AND THEY GO TO LOCK UP-
Rich Russillo: OR NOT! CAMERON SLIPS BEHIND MACHINA AND IMMEDIATELY GOES FOR A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF HIS LEG- BUT IT LOOKS LIKE MACHINA EXPECTED IT AND WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY! MACHINA IS ABLE TO DEADLIFT HER UP BEFORE LOOKING FOR A BACK SUPLEX- BUT CAMERON FLIPS OUT OF IT BEFORE DROPKICKING MACHINA IN THE BACK! Machina stumbles towards the ropes as Cameron gets back to her feet, AND NOW MACHINA RUSHES IN LOOKING TO DROP HER WITH A LARIAT- BUT CAMERON DUCKS UNDER BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES! CAMERON BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES WITH A FOREARM, TAKING THE CHAMPION TO A KNEE! Michael Machina stumbles back up as Cameron runs the ropes again, AND SHE CONNECTS WITH A SECOND FOREARM! CAMERON RUNS THE ROPES ONE MORE TIME, AND SHE-
Persephone: Gets herself caught by Michael Machina! Wow, how impressive! Joking, obviously. Cameron has to be stupid thinking that would’ve gotten the job done. Michael Machina just hit her with an overhead belly to belly, and that might’ve been the easiest move he’s ever had to do in his life.
James Peters: Michael Machina just got the upper hand here, and just like that it looks like Cameron is in trouble! Cameron Ella Ava slowly pulls herself up in the corner of the ring, but that’s really not where the Hall of Famer wants to be, AS MACHINA RUNS IN AND CONNECTS WITH A HUGE SHOULDER THRUST! MACHINA RUSHES INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER BEFORE BEGINNING TO RUN IN ONCE AGAIN, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A SECOND SHOULDER THRUST! MICHAEL MACHINA NOW WITH AN IRISH WHIP TO SEND CAMERON INTO THE ROPES, BEFORE INTERCEPTING HER WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! MICHAEL MACHINA IS ON FIRE RIGHT NOW!
Rich Russillo: This is why you can’t let an Elitist like him get going! Once he does, it’s not easy to stop him. Michael Machina now pulling Cameron into a front facelock on the mat, BEFORE DEADLIFTING HER UP INTO THE AIR, LOOKING FOR A STALLING SUPLEX! Michael Machina is definitely feeling fired up here- BUT CAMERON ELLA AVA IS ABLE TO FINALLY SLIP OUT OF HIS GRASP, LANDING ON HER FEET BEHIND HIM! CAMERON SWEEPS MACHINA’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES, AND JUST AS MACHINA TRIED PUSHING HIMSELF BACK UP HE’S DROPPED WITH AVACADABRA! COVER BY CAMERON ELLA AVA!
ONE!
TW-
James Peters: MACHINA KICKS OUT BEFORE TWO! These two still have a lot of fire left in them and Cameron knows it, SO SHE RUNS THE ROPES AS MACHINA BEGINS TO SIT UP- ALLOWING HER TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A RUNNING METEORA! Cameron now pulling Machina back to his feet before sending him into the corner of the ring, AND CAMERON RUSHES IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A JUMPING KNEE! Cameron backpedals as Machina stumbles out of the corner, AND NOW CAMERON RUNS TO THE ROPES BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK, SENDING MICHAEL MACHINA OUT TO RINGSIDE!
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina rolled under the bottom rope to make it out to ringside, but as he’s taking a breather Cameron isn’t taking her foot off the gas! Cameron Ella Ava runs the ropes, AND SHE GOES FOR A SUICIDE DIVE- BUT SHE’S CAUGHT! MICHAEL MACHINA CAUGHT CAMERON, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HER ATTEMPT TO KEEP HIM DOWN MAY HAVE JUST BACKFIRED AS MACHINA LIFTS HER UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS- BEFORE THROWING HER INTO THE RING POST! Cameron Ella Ava is hurting after that one, and unfortunately for her, Michael Machina isn’t about to give her any time to recover!
Persephone: Michael Machina sends Cameron back into the ring before following behind, but I don’t know why he didn’t just leave her out there. He could’ve gone for the countout and won the match. Methuselah is literally right there waiting to somehow get himself involved, and if that wasn’t enough reason to try and win this match early, I also just don’t want to watch this. Seriously, why would he force me to keep watching this? Does Michael Machina have no decency?
James Peters: Well he obviously doesn’t want to win by a countout, but even if he did I don’t think Cameron would stay down for that long. Machina knows this, WHICH IS WHY HE OPTED TO LIFT CAMERON UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS AND PLANT HER RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A POWERSLAM! MICHAEL MACHINA NOW WITH THE COVER ON CAMERON ELLA AVA!
ONE!
TWO-
James Peters: BUT IT’S NOT ENOUGH AS THE HALL OF FAMER IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! Michael Machina makes his way back to his feet, and it doesn’t look like he’s too bothered by the kickout. Instead he has other ideas in mind, AS HE LIFTS CAMERON UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION, POSSIBLY LOOKING FOR THE .50 CAL!
Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO! CAMERON DOESN’T LET THAT HAPPEN! AS SOON AS MICHAEL LIFTED HER UP, CAMERON BEGAN PUNCHING AWAY AT HIM! CAMERON KEEPS DROPPING PUNCHES DOWN ON TOP OF MICHAEL MACHINA’S HEAD, DOING EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO STOP HIM FROM CONNECTING WITH THE POWERBOMB! CAMERON KNOWS THAT IF THAT MOVE CONNECTS HER CHANCES IN THIS MATCH WILL SEVERELY DECREASE, BUT LOOK! MACHINA SLOWLY STUMBLES TOWARDS THE ROPES, AND CAMERON TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS BY GRABBING THE ROPES AND PULLING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT TO RINGSIDE WITH A HURRICANRANA!
Persephone: Now would be a perfect time for Methuselah to get himself involved, just saying. Michael Machina is right there at ringside, all he has to do is attack him so the match can end.
James Peters: It looks like Methuselah doesn’t plan to do so, as instead Cameron Ella Ava is making her way to the top rope! Michael Machina comes to his senses as he returns to his feet, BUT THERE GOES CAMERON ELLA AVA FROM THE TOP ROPE, TAKING HIM OUT WITH A CORKSCREW MOONSAULT! CAMERON IS ON FIRE RIGHT NOW AND SHE IMMEDIATELY SENDS MACHINA BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE CLIMBING BACK UP TOP!
Rich Russillo: MICHAEL MACHINA IS IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW AS CAMERON MAKES HER WAY BACK TO THE TOP ROPE! MICHAEL MACHINA SLOWLY STUMBLES BACK TO HER FEET, AND THAT’S ALL THAT CAMERON NEEDS AS SHE DIVES OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, TAKING MACHINA OUT WITH THE GLASS CEILING!!!!! GLASS CEILING CONNECTS ON MICHAEL MACHINA, AND CAMERON ELLA AVA MAY BE ON THE VERGE OF PICKING UP A VICTORY AGAINST THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION RIGHT NOW! THERE’S THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Persephone: Oh brother. For some reason Michael Machina actually went and kicked out.
James Peters: This match is still on, and as impressive as that move was it looks like it’s gonna take more than that to keep the EAW World Champion down! Cameron has been here for a long time though, and she’s been in the ring with many tough opponents in the past! She knows better than to let that kick out get to her, which is exactly why she’s instead thinking about what she should do next. It looks like Cameron may have figured it out, as she slowly begins to drag Machina back up-
Rich Russillo: NO, WAIT A SECOND! MICHAEL MACHINA IS ABLE TO SHOVE CAMERON AWAY-
James Peters: BUT CAMERON RESPONDS WITH THE HOOK KICK, AND YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS A SET UP FOR! MOTHER’S KISS-
Rich Russillo: NO! MICHAEL MACHINA DUCKS UNDER THE SPINNING BACKFIST BEFORE BOUNCING OFF OF THE ROPES! CAMERON TURNS AROUND, BUT MICHAEL RUNS RIGHT PAST HER AND BOUNCES OFF OF THE OPPOSITE PAIR! MICHAEL MACHINA BUILDS MORE SPEED AS CAMERON ATTEMPTS TO INTERCEPT WITH A LARIAT- BUT MACHINA DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES ONE MORE TIME, BEFORE FINALLY TAKING CAMERON’S HEAD OFF WITH THE MONEY SHOT!
James Peters: MICHAEL MACHINA PUT EVERYTHING HE HAD LEFT BEHIND THAT! THE CHAMPION PULLS HIMSELF ON TOP OF CAMERON ELLA AVA, BUT WILL THAT BE ENOUGH FOR HIM TO GET THE JOB DONE TONIGHT!?
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
James Peters: NO!!!! CAMERON WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THREE! MICHAEL MACHINA CONNECTED WITH THAT MONSTROUS CLOTHESLINE, BUT CAMERON ELLA AVA IS AS RESILIENT AS THEY COME AND IT’LL TAKE A LOT MORE TO PUT HER DOWN FOR THE THREE COUNT! Michael Machina slowly pushes himself back up, and it looks like he’ll need another way to keep her down!
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina slowly backs into the corner of the ring, and I think he has figured out exactly what that method will be! Michael Machina pulls the straps down, and it looks like the Champion is firing himself up as Cameron Ella Ava begins to stir! Methuselah is still watching at ringside, but this time around it looks like Machina isn’t letting himself get distracted by his presence! Cameron begins pushing herself back up, and this is exactly what Machina wanted! MICHAEL MACHINA BURSTS OUT OF HIS CORNER, RACING TOWARDS CAMERON FOR THE BULLET FROM HELL!!!!
Persephone: BUT FOR WHATEVER REASON, IT DIDN’T CONNECT! CAMERON GOT OUT OF THE WAY, AND MACHINA FLEW SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!
James Peters: MACHINA STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER- AND RIGHT INTO THE WONDER WOMAN PUNCH!!!!!
Rich Russillo: THE WONDER WOMAN PUNCH CONNECTS, BUT THE FORCE OF THAT MOVE NOT ONLY DROPS MACHINA TO THE MAT, BUT CAUSES HIM TO ROLL OUT TO THE APRON! CAMERON COULDN’T GET TO THE COVER, AND SHE DOESN’T LOOK TOO HAPPY ABOUT IT!
James Peters: That’s not a surprise. That may have been her best chance to win so far! Cameron Ella Ava slowly makes her way out to the apron, and you can tell she’s still feeling the effects of the Money Shot from earlier. Cameron waits for Michael to start finding his way back up to a knee, knowing that at the moment she would’ve had a hard time pulling him up, and it seems like Cameron has something on her mind here! Michael Machina is showing some signs of life, BUT BEFORE HE HAS THE CHANCE TO DO ANYTHING , CAMERON GOES RUSHING IN FOR A- OH NO!
Rich Russillo: MICHAEL MACHINA JUST LIFTED CAMERON ELLA AVA OVER HIM WITH A BACK BODY DROP, SENDING CAMERON FLYING TOWARDS THE CORNER OF THE BARRICADE! THERE WAS WAY MORE DISTANCE ON THAT THAN I EXPECTED, BUT CAMERON GAVE A POWERHOUSE LIKE MACHINA ALL THE MOMENTUM NEEDED TO SEND HER FLYING! Michael Machina may have just saved himself, and now it’s on him to capitalize as Cameron just looks like she’s out of it! Michael Machina slowly rolls back into the ring as Cameron pulls herself away from the corner of the barricade, but it doesn’t look like Machina is just looking to buy time!
James Peters: Uh oh, you’re right about that! MICHAEL MACHINA RUNS THE ROPES, BEFORE TAKING CAMERON ELLA AVA OUT WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!!!! IT’S RARE TO SEE A POWERHOUSE LIKE MACHINA FLY THROUGH THE ROPES LIKE THAT, BUT HE’S ALWAYS BEEN FREAKISHLY ATHLETIC AND HE’S SHOWING THAT TONIGHT! MICHAEL MACHINA AND CAMERON ELLA AVA ARE DEFINITELY PUSHING EACH OTHER TONIGHT, BUT NOW MACHINA POWERS HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET BEFORE SENDING CAMERON BACK INTO THE RING! CAMERON IS IN A BAD SPOT RIGHT NOW! COULD WE BE REACHING THE END OF THIS MATCH!?
Rich Russillo: MICHAEL MACHINA SLIDES INTO THE RING BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES TO BUILD UP SPEED, KNOWING THAT CAMERON IS BEGINNING TO STIR! MICHAEL MACHINA MAY BE SETTING UP FOR THE BULLET FROM HELL-
James Peters: BUT CAMERON GOES LOW THIS TIME INSTEAD OF HIGH! CAMERON WITH A DROP TOE HOLD TO CATCH MICHAEL MACHINA OFF GUARD, AND THERE’S CAMERON UTILIZING HER EXPERIENCE AND IN RING IQ EVEN KNOWING JUST HOW FAST MACHINA WAS RUNNING! CAMERON PUSHES HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET AS MACHINA MAKES IT BACK TO A KNEE! CAMERON NOW RUSHING IN FOR THE FINISHING BLOW AS SHE GOES FOR MATRIARCH RISING!!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO!!! MACHINA JUST CAUGHT HER!!! MICHAEL MACHINA JUST CAUGHT CAMERON AND LIFTED HER UP, BEFORE PLANTING HER WITH THE .50 CAL!!!! THE .50 CAL CONNECTS, BUT AFTER EVERYTHING MACHINA’S JUST DEALT WITH IN THE LAST FEW MINUTES, HE CAN’T CAPITALIZE RIGHT AWAY! MICHAEL MACHINA IS FORCED TO SLOWLY PULL HIMSELF ON TOP OF CAMERON FOR THE COVER, BUT AFTER EVERYTHING THAT’S HAPPENED IN THIS MATCH, THAT MIGHT JUST BE ENOUGH TO GET THE JOB DONE! IS THIS IT FOR CAMERON ELLA AVA TONIGHT!?
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
James Peters: NO WAY!!!! MACHINA COULDN’T CAPITALIZE AND PIN CAMERON RIGHT AWAY, AND THANKS TO THAT CAMERON WAS ABLE TO GET JUST CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE ROPES TO GET HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! CAMERON ELLA AVA STAYS IN THIS MATCH, AND I CAN’T SAY I EXPECTED THAT! Cameron Ella Ava is still able to win this match, meanwhile it looks like Michael Machina still has just a bit more work to do if he wants to keep Cameron down for the three count! Michael Machina slowly pushes himself to his feet, and I think he’s beginning to contemplate just what that next move should be.
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina grabs Cameron and lifts her up onto the top turnbuckle, and I can’t say this is a bad move. Any move from up there is bound to do some serious damage, and given the fact that Cameron was just hit with the .50 Cal, I really don’t think she wants to take another huge move like that. Michael Machina may just have this match in the palm of her hand right now, which means that if Cameron doesn’t do something soon her chances of winning this match might just go up in smoke!
Persephone: Good. I don’t know why this match has gone on for so long anyway, but it looks like Michael Machina is about to put it to an end. He’s obviously setting up for a superplex, and if I’m lucky he won’t waste any time following it up with the .50 Cal again or the Bullet From Hell or whatever other stupid move he has. It’s not like Cameron is gonna get out of this anyway, so he might as well keep his foot on the gas and end this as soon as possible.
James Peters: BUT IT LOOKS LIKE YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT THAT LAST PART, AS CAMERON IS BEGINNING TO SLIP OUT OF MICHAEL’S GRASP AFTER ALL!
Persephone: :francis:
James Peters: CAMERON IS ABLE TO LAND ON THE MAT AND ON HER FEET, AND NOW SHE RUSHES IN BEFORE PULLING MACHINA’S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM, CAUSING HIM TO GO FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! MICHAEL STUMBLES BACK INTO THE RING, RIGHT INTO CAMERON’S GRASP FOR SNAPBACK!!!!! SNAPBACK CONNECTS ON MICHAEL MACHINA, AND THIS TIME AROUND HE DOESN’T HAVE THE BENEFIT OF ROLLING OUT TO THE APRON! CAMERON GOT HIM, AND NOW SHE HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT MICHAEL MACHINA WAS STILL ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP EVEN AFTER ALL THAT! HOW ARE THESE TWO STILL GOING EVEN AFTER EVERYTHING THEY’VE THROWN AT EACH OTHER! Cameron Ella Ava slowly sits up, and at this point I think even she is a bit surprised. These two have definitely thrown a lot at each other tonight, which just goes to show exactly why they are two of the best Voltage has to offer. Machina is the current EAW World Champion, while Cameron is a Hall of Famer and the former Hardcore Champion!
Persephone: They’re also both really annoying, so I wish this match was over so we could just get out of here already.
James Peters: Cameron slowly pulls herself back up to her feet while Michael Machina pulls himself into a seated position in the corner of the ring, AND NOW CAMERON BEGINS STOMPING AWAY AT MACHINA, TRYING TO STOP HIM FROM CATCHING EVEN A MOMENT TO BREATHE! Cameron continues stomping away until the referee is forced to begin the count, and now Cameron finally backs off! Cameron seems to have another idea in mind anyway, as she begins backing into the corner opposite to Machina!
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava begins running in, AND SHE CONNECTS WITH A HUGE RUNNING METEORA, THIS TIME WHILE MACHINA IS STUCK IN THE CORNER OF THE RING! Cameron Ella Ava is all over Michael Machina right now, meanwhile Methuselah continues to watch this match at ringside. To be honest, I have no clue how this is going to play out. Michael Machina and Cameron Ella Ava are both very different Elitists, but they’re also both as tough as they come. This was never going to be an easy win, that’s for sure.
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava drags Machina out of the corner before slowly beginning to make her way up to the top rope, and I have to give Cameron credit for keeping the offense going even after that shocking kick out! She didn’t let the surprise of it get to her and instead made sure she maintains control of the match! Michael Machina rolls towards the center of the ring, meanwhile Cameron gets herself into position, knowing that right now it’s her that has this match in the palm of her hands! CAMERON DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A MOONSAULT ONTO MACHINA!
Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO! MICHAEL MACHINA WAS ABLE TO GET THE KNEES UP!!!! MICHAEL MACHINA STILL HAD A BIT OF LIFE LEFT IN HIM AFTER ALL, AND IT WAS JUST ENOUGH TO SAVE HIM FROM THAT MOONSAULT! CAMERON LANDED RIGHT ONTO HIS KNEES, AND NOW CAMERON IS HURTING AS MICHAEL IS GIVEN ALL THE TIME HE NEEDED TO RECOVER! MICHAEL MACHINA MAKES HIS WAY BACK TO HIS FEET AS CAMERON ELLA AVA SLOWLY STUMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND NOW HE IRISH WHIPS CAMERON INTO THE ROPES! CAMERON BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES- AND MACHINA SWINGS AT HER BUT SHE DUCKS UNDER IT! CAMERON BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES-
Persephone: RIGHT into a black hole slam. Cameron is just old and useless, why does she still work here? Go retire already. Methuselah too, since he refuses to do literally anything.
James Peters: Michael Machina pushes himself back up to a knee, and it doesn’t look like he’s done with Cameron just yet! HE BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES AS HE NOTICES CAMERON GETTING BACK UP, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A HUGE SHOULDER TACKLE, CAUSING CAMERON TO ROLL OUT TO THE APRON! Michael Machina quickly walks over and reaches over the ropes to grab Cameron, AND NOW MACHINA LIFTS CAMERON UP OVER THE ROPES POTENTIALLY LOOKING FOR A SUPLEX BACK INTO THE RING! MACHINA TAKES A FEW STEPS BACK AS HE LOOKS TO PLANT HER!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON DOESN’T LET THAT HAPPEN, THOUGH! CAMERON IS ABLE TO DROP A KNEE DOWN ON TOP OF MICHAEL MACHINA’S HEAD, ALLOWING HER TO LAND ON HER FEET! MICHAEL MACHINA TURNS AROUND AS CAMERON SWINGS AT HIM- BUT MACHINA DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE GRABBING CAMERON FROM BEHIND! MACHINA POPS CAMERON UP, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BACK SUPLEX CUTTER!!!! WHAT A MOVE BY THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION, AND AS HE SITS UP, HE POINTS DIRECTLY AT METHUSELAH!
Persephone: What does he think sending a message right now is gonna accomplish? Just end the match! Pin her!
James Peters: Michael Machina has been in the ring with Cameron long enough by now to understand that she isn’t the kind of Elitist who can be put down very easily. I think Michael Machina knows exactly what he’s doing not going for the cover. He is making sure that by the time he does pin Cameron, she has no strength left to kick out. At this rate Machina might be on the verge of accomplishing exactly that, and as Machina makes it back to his feet, he begins to pull Cameron back up for-
Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO! I THINK MACHINA WAS ABOUT TO GET CAMERON IN POSITION FOR THE .50 CAL, EXCEPT THAT DIDN’T WORK AS CAMERON INSTEAD PULLED HERSELF BACK AND THREW AN ELBOW AT MACHINA! MICHAEL MACHINA STUMBLES BACK, AND CAMERON WAS BARELY ABLE TO SAVE HERSELF FROM WHAT MAY HAVE BEEN THE END OF THE MATCH! CAMERON NOW WITH A SECOND ELBOW! A THIRD ELBOW! CAMERON WITH A FOURTH ELBOW NOW, AND SHE QUICKLY RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE LOOKING FOR A- HEY WAIT A SECOND! MACHINA RUNS THE ROPES AFTER CAMERON, AND RIGHT AFTER CAMERON BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES SHE STOPS AND TURNS AROUND!
Persephone: FINALLY! BULLET FROM HELL!!!
James Peters: NO! CAMERON JUMPS OVER IT AND PULLS MACHINA INTO A SUNSET FLIP PIN!
ONE!
TWO!!
James Peters: MICHAEL MACHINA ROLLS OUT OF IT AND TO HIS FEET- BUT HE IMMEDIATELY GRABS CAMERON AND BEGINS TO DEADLIFT HER UP FOR THE .50 CAL!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS THOUGH, DELIVERING A HURRICANRANA TO SEND MACHINA INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! HUGE COUNTERS BY THE HALL OF FAMER!
James Peters: Cameron makes it back to her feet before charging in, AND CAMERON GOES FOR A- WAIT A SECOND! IT LOOKED LIKE CAMERON WAS LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER, BUT MACHINA WAS ABLE TO CATCH CAMERON AND PLANT HER WITH A URANAGE! Michael Machina drops down to a knee, but he’s definitely not the one that’s worse off right now, that’s for sure. This has been a fantastic Voltage main event, as these two are killing it! These two have had one hell of a season so far, and this has been one amazing way to start the new year!
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava uses the ropes to slowly pull herself back up to her feet, meanwhile, Michael Machina is finally able to push himself back up. Both Elitists have returned to their feet, AND NOW CAMERON HITS MACHINA WITH A RIGHT HAND! Michael Machina stumbles a bit, but it’s not enough to take him down! Thanks to this, MACHINA IS ABLE TO HIT CAMERON WITH AN ELBOW! Cameron drops down to a knee, BUT SHE’S ABLE TO PUSH HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET BEFORE HITTING MACHINA WITH AN ELBOW OF HER OWN!
Persephone: But of course, that wasn’t enough to drop Michael Machina. I’m so bored. Can these two just kill each other already so we can get this over with?
James Peters: Well I don’t think it’s gonna be that simple knowing just how competitive this match has been! Both Elitists are going back and forth right now, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THAT ISN’T GONNA CHANGE JUST YET AS MACHINA HITS CAMERON WITH A SECOND ELBOW! THIS TIME CAMERON WASTES NO TIME RETALIATING THOUGH, AND BOTH OF THESE ELITISTS ARE JUST THROWING EVERYTHING THEY HAVE AT EACH OTHER WITHOUT CARE! THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A BACK AND FORTH MATCH, AND AT THIS POINT I- HEY, WAIT! NO, NOT NOW!
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH JUST ENTERED THE RING AND DROPPED BOTH ELITISTS WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! WE WONDERED WHETHER OR NOT METHUSELAH WOULD GET INVOLVED IN THIS KNOWING THAT HE’S BEEN QUIET AT RINGSIDE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE WENT AND DID EXACTLY THAT! METHUSELAH JUST RUINED THIS MATCH, AND NOW HE THROWS CAMERON ELLA AVA OUT OF THE RING AS THE REFEREE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL OFF THE MATCH! METHUSELAH JUST RUINED A GREAT MAIN EVENT!
(Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(The fans boo, but as the bell continues to ring, Methuselah gets on top of Michael Machina and continues punching away at him, not caring whatsoever about the match that was going on.)
James Peters: METHUSELAH IS JUST BEATING THE HELL OUT OF MICHAEL MACHINA, NOT GIVING HIM A MOMENT EVEN AFTER SUCH A COMPETITIVE MAIN EVENT HE WAS JUST IN! METHUSELAH IS JUST THROWING PUNCHES RIGHT TO THE FACE OF MACHINA, AND-
Rich Russillo: WAIT A SECOND! MACHINA HAD A BIT OF LIFE LEFT IN HIM AFTER ALL, AS HE’S ABLE TO TURN METHUSELAH OVER AND GET ON TOP OF HIM, DROPPING A FEW PUNCHES OF HIS OWN! METHUSELAH IS QUICKLY ABLE TO PUSH MACHINA OFF OF HIM, BUT MICHAEL MACHINA ISN’T BACKING DOWN!
Persephone: I’m glad the match is over, but I didn’t ask them to start fighting too. This is a bit too much.
James Peters: BOTH MEN ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, AND I THINK WE DEFINITELY SHOULD’VE EXPECTED THINGS TO END THIS WAY KNOWING JUST HOW HEATED THINGS HAVE BEEN BETWEEN THESE TWO! THESE TWO ARE TEARING EACH OTHER APART!
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH WAS GETTING THE UPPER HAND ON MACHINA, BUT MACHINA IS ABLE TO RUSH FORWARD AND RAM METHUSELAH BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! MICHAEL MACHINA TRIES TO CAPITALIZE, BUT AS SOON AS HE MOVES, METHUSELAH CATCHES HIM WITH AN UPPERCUT! BOTH MEN CONTINUE TO BRAWL- AND NOW LOOK!
(As the two men continue to brawl, tons of security guards begin running down the ramp, all looking to contain the brawl going on inside of the ring between Michael Machina and Methuselah.)
James Peters: SECURITY GUARDS BEGIN MAKING THEIR WAY INTO THE RING, WITH A FEW OF THEM MAKING SURE CAMERON ELLA AVA IS FINE AFTER METHUSELAH’S ATTACK! THE SECURITY GUARDS ALL GRAB MICHAEL MACHINA BEFORE ALSO GETTING IN BETWEEN HIM AND METHUSELAH- BUT THE TWO MEN START PUSHING PAST THE SECURITY GUARDS TO KEEP FIGHTING EACH OTHER!
Rich Russillo: EVEN MORE SECURITY GUARDS ARE ENTERING THE RING THOUGH, AND THEY’RE FINALLY BEGINNING TO PULL METHUSELAH AND MACHINA AWAY FROM EACH OTHER! THINGS HAVE GOTTEN OUT OF CONTROL HERE ON VOLTAGE, AND THERE’S STILL A LOT WE DON’T KNOW REGARDING THE UPCOMING MATCH BETWEEN THESE TWO AT KING OF ELITE! FOR EXAMPLE, WHAT IS THE CHAIRMAN’S LAIR!? WHAT WILL THESE TWO BE WALKING INTO NEXT WEEK!?
James Peters: WE’LL FIND OUT SOON, BUT FOR NOW, WHAT A WAY TO END VOLTAGE AS WHAT WAS A FANTASTIC MATCH HAS ERUPTED INTO CHAOS!
(The fans begin to boo seeing the fight between the two men be separated, but Michael Machina and Methuselah continue to struggle and yell at each other, even while in the hands of the security guards. The two men are slowly pulled up the ramp as even more security guards come out just to make sure they can’t get to each other. From there, Sunday Night Voltage comes to an end as the camera fades to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
