John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap is shown of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage, with Bea Valentine, Solomon Stane, Octavia, Akari Kiyoko, and Methuselah all getting wins. The camera then goes over to show the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska as pyro is seen erupting from the stage with the shot going around to show an enthusiastic crowd here tonight. It then goes over to the commentary desk where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen standing by.)
Rich Russillo: We are ONE WEEK away from the Marquee Event King of Elite, welcoming you all tonight to a special go-home edition of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!!
Persephone: Just as boring as every other week!
James Peters: We got a jam-packed show here tonight! Ashlynn Quinn faces Chiyo Gedo! Jake Smith and Adam Lucas team up against Daryl Kinkade and Cameron Ella Ava! KASAI and Ms. Extreme face Candice Blair and Selina Reyes! And in the main event, the match to determine who moves onto the King of Elite finals! Akari Kiyoko faces Hardcore Champion Solomon Stane! Let’s get right into it!
(The camera pans over towards the stage, and before long ‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West begins to play. The fans immediately begin to boo after hearing this, as the EAW Chairman begins walking out to the stage. Methuselah is carrying a microphone in his hand, and he has a serious look on his face as he stares towards the ring. Methuselah begins walking down the ramp, making his way to the ring as the boos continue.)
James Peters: Methuselah is here to speak, and I imagine he’s not too thrilled seeing what took place following his match against Adam Lucas. Still, he did pick up the victory, and now he’ll be heading towards a World Championship match at King of Elite.
Persephone: I think you’re forgetting a pretty important thing. We still have no idea what this “Chairman’s Lair” thing even is. It better not be something stupid.
Rich Russillo: There’s no telling what it may be, but given the fact that it’s Methuselah we’re talking about, I’m sure this is going to be something dangerous. Hopefully, we find out what this stipulation is soon.
(Methuselah makes his way down to ringside, where he begins walking up the steel steps before finally entering the ring. ‘Praise Gawd’ begins to fade out after this, and as Methuselah stands in the center of the ring, he begins to speak.)
Methuselah: When the year began, I walked out here to let the Machine know one thing. He would not walk out of King of Elite with the EAW World Championship. I meant every word of what I said over the last few weeks, and if the man carrying that Championship still has yet to understand his fate, maybe my next words will make a difference. Recently I used my power as the EAW Chairman to give this match a stipulation leaving the Machine with no chance of victory. Walking into a match like this would be suicide, but the Champion no longer has any choice. He can’t turn back now. All he can do is accept the failure coming his way. I am out here right now for one reason, and that’s to guarantee there are no further questions about this match. By the time we enter the ring at King of Elite, the outcome of this match will be known by all, including the Champion himself.
Methuselah: With that being said, allow me to introduce you to the Chairman’s Lair.
(The fans begin to cheer, interested in learning what the stipulation for the upcoming EAW World Championship match really is. After a moment, Methuselah once again begins to speak.)
Methuselah: At King of Elite, the Machine and I will be trapped inside of a cell, in a match where anything goes and the two of us are free to do whatever it takes to walk out with the victory. Nothing will be off limits. We’ll be free to do whatever we please, use whatever weapons we like, and make use of that cell as much as we want. However, that cell will not be the traditional steel structure used for matches this company has seen in the past. I promised that a new Champion would be crowned at King of Elite, so this is what needs to be known about the match ahead of us. From top to bottom, this cell will be strapped with explosives. Every inch of the cell will pose a threat to us, which means that should that cell come into play at any moment, the end of the Machine’s EAW World Championship reign will come much sooner. This is the Chairman’s Lair.
(The fans are surprised hearing what the Chairman’s Lair really is, but after a moment, ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep hits. The fans in attendance begin cheering loudly after this hits, and the camera pans over to the stage, where Michael Machina can be seen walking out. He is carrying the EAW World Championship on his shoulder, and he has a microphone in his hand as he makes his way down the ramp, staring directly at Methuselah as he approaches the ring.)
James Peters: Michael Machina is here, and I’d imagine it’s to address what we just heard! We’re used to seeing cells used for Hell in a Cell matches in EAW, but explosives?? This won’t be the normal Championship match, that’s for sure.
Rich Russillo: I couldn’t have expected hearing a stipulation like this for King of Elite, but we know that Methuselah wants the Championship and he doesn’t plan to let Machina retain so easily. I have to give it to the Champ, he has one tough first defense on his hands.
Persephone: Explosives? I can work with that. Hopefully at King of Elite they both blow each other up and I never have to see them again.
(Michael Machina makes his way to ringside, jumping onto the apron before entering the ring. Michael Machina’s entrance music begins to fade out, and as he stares at Methuselah, a smirk appears on his face.)
Michael Machina: So that’s it, huh? That’s the big stipulation that’s supposed to rip the Championship out of my hands? You must not have learned anything yet. I told you that I wasn’t gonna be scared of whatever stipulation you had to offer, and I’m not about to change my tone just because of a few bombs. I told you what’s gonna happen at King of Elite. I’m keeping my Championship one way or another, and if that means literally watching this World title chase blow up in your face that’s perfectly fine by me. You had this coming for a while now, and I’ll gladly be the one who finally takes you out of the title picture. Far as I’m concerned you made the biggest mistake possible giving this match a stipulation like this, because only one of us is gonna be walking out of that cell at King of Elite, and it’s not gonna be you.
(After saying this, the fans in attendance once again begin to cheer.)
Michael Machina: Don’t think I forgot, Methuselah. You had this coming for a long time. You’re not about to just get your hands on this title after everything you’ve done. This has been going on since Wicked Games and clearly this isn’t gonna end until you either get what you want or are incapable of coming back, so I’m gonna go ahead and take care of that problem. I’m not about to spend the rest of this season dealing with you, and this brand isn’t gonna have you holding its top Championship heading into the biggest show of the year. This Championship is going to be mine for a long time so it’s about time you get used to it, because there’s nothing you can do about it. You already failed to stop me from winning this title in the first place at Road to Redemption, and at King of Elite I’m not just gonna beat you. I’m gonna destroy you, and if you knew any better you wouldn’t have given me the best opportunity possible to do it. The Chairman’s Lair was a mistake, and you’re gonna pay for it by missing out on this title.
(While the cheers continue, Methuselah doesn’t look impressed by what Michael Machina had to say. He just shakes his head, before finally beginning to speak once more.)
Methuselah: That was a waste of breath. All you’ve done is remind us all that as far as you’ve come, you’re still mentally the same man you were when you walked into this company. You still have a lot to learn about this industry, and that starts with you learning about me. You can’t stop me from becoming the EAW World Champion. You don’t have it in you to prevent me from taking that Championship at King of Elite, much less in a match like this. Your insistence that you can keep me away from that title forever may seem admirable to the many people seated in attendance tonight, but in reality your ignorance is going to not only humiliate you, but hurt you. You never had a choice in the matter, and I hope you don’t actually believe this added stipulation has increased your chances. You may be able to do whatever you want, but that won’t make a difference when I have the same freedom.
Michael Machina: Like I said, that doesn’t matter. As long as I’m holding this Championship I’m not about to let anything take me out so easily. You can do whatever you want in that cell next week, I’m gonna-
Methuselah: You will do nothing. You don’t have the power to do anything. You got ahead of yourself a very long time ago, and I told you this. You thought too highly of yourself from the very beginning, and only now will you finally learn exactly where you stand in this company. You don’t have the power to decide what the future of Sunday Night Voltage looks like. You don’t have control over the EAW World Championship picture. You’re just the man who happens to be carrying the title, and at King of Elite your days of carrying that Championship come to an end. Those days will end with me raising that Championship, and if you’re fortunate, you’ll be able to return to this brand empty handed, rather than being confined to a hospital bed. Regardless, these are the final days you’ll be able to call yourself the EAW World Champion, and by the time this ends you’ll wish you never held that Championship to begin with.
(The fans boo, but Michael Machina steps up to Methuselah. He no longer has a smirk on his face, staring at Methuselah as he begins to speak.)
Michael Machina: Methuselah, I didn’t become the EAW World Champion so I could be scared of anyone I go up against. If you want that, you should’ve ran back down the ramp and did everything in your power to stop me from beating Jake in that Chamber. I’m not the kind of Elitist that’s gonna back down from a challenge, and I’m definitely not the type that’s gonna sit back and let you try to do whatever you want. You’ve been at this for months, and I’m done with it. I’m ready to finally end this, and if you think that’s me getting ahead of yourself I’ll gladly remind you why I won this title in the first place, because I’m sure you thought I was in over my head back at Road to Redemption too. You thought I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, but I know what this is. I know what type of match this is. This is a match I plan to win, and you won’t stop me.
Michael Machina: I’m not new to this. I know you’re not used to people walking into this place and reaching the heights I have this quickly, but since I’ve been here I’ve been in more than enough grueling matches. This is just gonna be another one where I walk out as Champion. This won’t be anything new to me. This isn’t anything for me to be afraid of. I’m ready for whatever you have to offer at King of Elite, and if you don’t believe it then you can feel free to wait and let my actions speak for me, because you already know what happened last time I did it. I became the EAW World Champion only six months after my record breaking first title reign. I’m ready to do the same with this World Championship, so this stipulation is perfectly fine with me. You want us trapped in a cell, fine. You want explosives, fine. I’ve never been afraid of these kinds of matches. I walk into them and I wipe out whoever’s in my path. If you’re so desperate to make sure that’s you, so be it. I won’t be the one walking out of it empty handed.
(The fans cheer, and there’s a staredown in the center of the ring between the two men. There’s a lot of tension in the ring between the two, who have been fighting since Wicked Games. After a while, Methuselah begins to speak once more.)
Methuselah: You have more than enough time to think about the match ahead of you and come to terms with the Chairman’s Lair being your burial ground, so I have no intentions of going back and forth with you for much longer. I’ll see you at King of Elite, Machine.
(Methuselah stops speaking, dropping his microphone on the mat. He walks past Michael Machina, making his way towards the ropes before suddenly stopping.)
James Peters: Wait, what is he doin-
(*BOOM!!!*)
Rich Russillo: ????????
Persephone: :oh:
James Peters: WHAT THE HELL????
(The ring is filled with smoke, and Michael Machina drops to the mat. A bunch of officials begin running down the ramp, rushing to ringside to tend to the EAW World Champion as Methuselah turns around and makes his way out of the ring. The fans in attendance are confused, but Methuselah just slowly makes his way up the ramp.)
James Peters: METHUSELAH JUST THREW A STICK OF DYNAMITE AT MICHAEL MACHINA, AND IT BLEW UP RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CHAMPION! Officials are rushing down to the ring to check on Michael Machina, but what the hell was that!? What did we just see!? Methuselah just sent a huge message to Michael Machina ahead of King of Elite, but I don’t think any of us could’ve expected something like that! Methuselah just blew up the EAW World Champion!
Persephone: Who cares about what’s gonna happen at King of Elite? Where did Methuselah get a stick of dynamite, and why don’t we see stuff like this more often?
Rich Russillo: I don’t know if we’d even have a roster if explosives were used consistently. Methuselah is the Chairman though, and if anyone could not only create a match as dangerous as this, but literally use an explosive against the World Champion tonight, it’s him. Michael Machina may be in trouble, honestly. We knew Methuselah would be a tough opponent for him, but I didn’t think we’d see something like this heading into King of Elite.
James Peters: Well, now we know what the Chairman’s Lair is… And from the looks of it, we may be seeing a lot more of this come King of Elite. I don’t know who will walk out of this match as Champion, but I can’t imagine it’ll be easy for either of them.
(The officials make their way into the ring, checking on Michael Machina following the explosion inside of the ring. A few other members of the medical team can be seen making their way down the ramp, meanwhile Methuselah just continues to make his way to the back, having accomplished everything he wanted to. From there, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where Michael Machina defends the EAW World Championship against Methuselah in the Chairman’s Lair.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a shot of the Pinnacle Bank Arena as the fans in attendance are met with the sounds of ‘Psycho’ by That’s Outrageous, which begins to play through the arena speakers. The crowd gives a loud negative reaction as the camera goes over to a confident Effy McAvoy, who is seen making her way out from the backstage area and toward the stage. Behind her is Ahren Fournier, who bears his usual shit-eating grin on his face as he looks at Effy with a proud expression on his face. She takes a moment to compose herself before then beginning to march down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… EFFY MCAVOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, we saw last week Effy McAvoy get a New Breed Championship rematch against BRAE for King of Elite next week, and we’ve seen a newfound level of confidence from her thanks to the help of Ahren Fournier. This week on Dynasty we saw Effy and BRAE have a confrontation backstage, where she certainly got under the skin of the Champion, and now she makes her way down to the ring looking to give her final words.
James Peters: Don’t be surprised if BRAE makes his presence felt here tonight as well. It’s been a back-and-forth of words between the two of them, and slowly but surely, it’s coming to a head. Right now, though, all Effy is focused on is the New Breed Championship and making sure that history doesn’t repeat itself and that it comes home to the proper hands. Whether a vision will be realized, though, remains to be seen.
Persephone: Ugh, I’m so bored. I hope that BRAE comes out and punts his cat or something, I don’t know, something to make me feel ALIVE.
James Peters: But… Jennipurr isn’t out here tonight.
Persephone: Shut up.
(Both Effy and Ahren enter the ring, as Ahren makes his way over and takes a microphone for the both of them. ‘Psycho’ then begins to come to a close from there as the two meet at the center of the ring, and it’s not long before we hear what they have to say.)
Ahren Fournier: I’m not going to waste your time hearing words from someone who isn’t the center of attention, I’m going to cut right to the chase. Ladies and gentlemen, peasants, goats-in-training, and everyone else who doesn’t deserve my acknowledgment but gets it anyway because I’m generous like that… Behold! The future of Elite Answers Wrestling! The next New Breed Champion! The North Star of this entire company, EFFY MCAVOY!
(Ahren gives an exaggerated bow toward the direction of Effy as he steps aside to allow her to take center stage. While the gesture was certainly generous, Effy seems to be as serious, and most importantly as confident, as she can be. She brings her microphone up to her mouth as she then begins to speak.)
Effy McAvoy: You know, last week, I stood here questioning myself. Wondering if I had what it takes to step into that ring at King of Elite and take the New Breed Championship. Wondering if I was doing enough if I was enough. But now, standing here, just one week away from the biggest match of my life, I can tell you that I am done questioning. I am done doubting, and what I am especially done doing is holding myself back. See, people like BRAE, people like everyone who’s ever doubted me, they love to think that they have me all figured out. They think I’m just some starry-eyed rookie with a chip on her shoulder, trying to prove something to herself. And you know what? Maybe I am. Maybe I do have something to prove, but guess what? That’s what makes me dangerous. I’ve been through the wringer this past year. I’ve faced heartbreak, failure, and disappointment, and I’ve clawed my way back every single time. I don’t need anyone’s approval to keep going. I don’t need the fans’ validation, I don’t need my peers’ respect, and I sure as hell don’t need BRAE’s condescending little trash talk to tell me whether or not I’m good enough. The only validation I need is what I already have in Ahren, and he told me everything I need to know and everything I need to be certain of. I’m going to show not just BRAE but EVERYONE exactly what I’m capable of.
Ahren Fournier: Yes! Yes! That’s my girl! That’s the fire we’ve been waiting for, the spark of a future GOAT! Effy, you tell them! Tell them what the future holds for BRAE when you walk out of King of Elite with that shiny New Breed Championship in your hands!
Effy McAvoy: The future for BRAE? It’s simple. It’s one where he learns a hard truth: nothing lasts forever. Not his title reign, not his so-called superiority, and certainly not the little pedestal he’s placed himself on, acting like he’s untouchable. At King of Elite, he’s going to lose what matters most to him, the New Breed Championship. And when that happens, the world will see him for exactly what he is and that is a man who peaked too soon, who couldn’t adapt, and who finally met someone who wasn’t afraid to push him off that pedestal. Let me make one thing crystal clear, because I don’t want there to be any confusion when this is all said and done. I don’t care how long BRAE’s been champion. I don’t care about his accolades or the respect he’s gained along the way. All of that is meaningless when you’re standing across the ring from someone willing to go to places you won’t. I’ve doubted myself in the past, hell, I’ve even let that doubt paralyze me, but not this time. Not this match, not this moment. I am ready to do whatever it takes to make sure that the New Breed Championship belongs to ME.
(Effy pauses, but as she does, ‘Duel of The Fates V2’ by Samuel Kim begins to blast through the speakers of the arena. The crowd is in an uproar as the camera goes from the ring to the stage to show BRAE as he makes his way out from the backstage area. The New Breed Champion has a deathly serious expression on his face as he eyes the ring, taking a moment to compose himself before he then begins to make his way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Well, it was only a matter of time before the New Breed Champion made his presence felt here on Sunday Night Voltage. Both of these Elitists have done a lot of talking, but if there is one thing that BRAE is insistent on, it’s backing it up inside of the ring, which is something that he is fully capable of doing.
James Peters: Effy knows from their last match that this isn’t just any other opponent that she’s facing. This is a man who has decimated not only her but everyone else he has faced in his path of dominance as New Breed Champion. It’s going to be a tough road, and BRAE is going to show her that if she wants to be the one to take that title away from her, then she’s going to have to be better than her best, and even that might not be enough.
Persephone: I genuinely don’t know what she’s thinking. This is fucking stupid and pointless. But hey, if she wants to be delusional like Ahren, be my guest.
(BRAE makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters the ring. He heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Duel of The Fates V2’ begins to come to a close. Then, approaching Effy and Ahren, with a calm composure, he raises his microphone to his mouth and begins to speak.)
BRAE: King of Elite is an event that pushes everyone to their absolute best. And let me be honest with you, Effy, when you put it like that, I can easily tell you that I thrive in this type of environment. Pressure? Expectations? None of it fazes me, because I am your New Breed Champion. Now, I’m not going to stand here and say I’m the best Champion in EAW, that’d be egotistical, wouldn’t it? But let’s just state some facts, shall we? No one else has dominated an entire division the way I have. No one has upheld the weight of a title with the relentless consistency that I’ve shown for over 200 days. That’s not ego, that’s reality. You’ve talked a lot about growth, about clawing your way back from failure, and I commend you for that. I do. But here’s the thing: you’re not the only one who’s been leveling up. While you’ve been wallowing in doubt, convincing yourself that you’re ready this time, I’ve been doing what I do best, and that’s putting in the work, grinding harder than anyone else, and solidifying my legacy as the most relentless Champion this company has seen. This title? This reign? It’s not a fluke. It’s a product of EVERYTHING that I pour into this business every single day. What you need to understand is when you look at this division, and when you see this title around my waist, you’ll realize quickly that I am not just a Champion, I am the standard.
BRAE: You claim you’re ready to go to places I won’t. But do you know why I’ve been able to hold this title for as long as I have? Because I’ve already gone to those places. I’ve bled, I’ve suffered, I’ve sacrificed, and I’ve done it all without hesitation. Do you want to talk about pushing limits? You’re looking at someone who does exactly that and more every time he steps into that ring. And that’s the difference between us: you’re trying to convince yourself that you’re capable of greatness. I already am greatness. Your efforts have shown that you are going to bring a bigger challenge than when you faced me last time but trust me, for as much as you’ve grown, I’ve doubled that, and I’m going to make sure that the same result as before occurs. Not because it is what’s necessary for you, but because it’s a task that I need to do for myself.
(The crowd reacts loudly to this as Effy takes a moment to absorb what BRAE has just said. She nods her head slowly before then beginning to respond.)
Effy McAvoy: You know what, BRAE? If there’s one thing I’ll give you credit for, you’ve set the bar high. You’ve been a dominant Champion, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t impressed by what you’ve accomplished. But I didn’t come back for more because I want to lose, I challenged you again because I want to take this standard that you’re talking about and completely SHATTER it. You talk about going to places I won’t, but what you don’t realize is that I’ve been living in those places for months. Every single day, I’ve been pushing myself to the brink, putting in the work, and refusing to back down, no matter how many times I’ve fallen. You might think you’ve got me figured out, but I promise you, you don’t have a clue. Every reign is meant to end someday, and you know at some point someone is going to come along and silence you once and for all. I am fully convinced that I am that person. I’ve learned from every mistake, every shortcoming, and every moment of doubt. I know exactly what I need to do to beat you and trust me, I will. I’m not just fighting for a title, I’m fighting to prove to myself, to Ahren, and to everyone who’s ever doubted me that I AM enough. And when that happens, the only thing you’ll have left to hold onto is your excuses.
(BRAE listens to what Effy says… and the only thing he can do is chuckle. He shakes his head in disappointment as he steps closer.)
BRAE: Excuses? That’s rich coming from someone who’s spent most of her career being defined by her failures. You can talk all you want about growth and determination, but words don’t mean a thing when the bell rings. You’re going to realize that all your fire, all your passion, it’s not enough. Because while you’ve been chasing redemption, I’ve been perfecting my craft. There is only one truth in this story, I’m better than you, I’ve proven it before, and I’ll prove it again.
(Effy glares at BRAE after he says that, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. Ahren notices the tension rising and steps forward, placing a hand on Effy’s shoulder.)
Ahren Fournier: Chill! Chill! Chill pill! Chill pill NOW! Save it for King of Elite. Let this so-called “wOrkHorSe” talk all he wants. We all know that the loudest ones in the room are always the most insecure. And BRAE? Buddy, I can practically smell the fear in you. You know what’s coming. You know that Effy’s about to take everything you’ve worked for and leave you with nothing but regret.
BRAE: Regret? The only regret I’ll have is wasting my time on someone who doesn’t even know if she wants this match or not-
Rich Russillo: OH! AND IT SEEMS LIKE EFFY HAS HAD ENOUGH! SHE LUNGES AT BRAE AND BEGINS TO UNLOAD WITH RAPID-FIRE PUNCHES TOWARD THE FACE OF THE NEW BREED CHAMPION!
James Peters: BRAE IS TRYING TO FIGHT BACK AND ATTACK! BUT IT LOOKS LIKE AHREN IS DOING A FAVOR! AHREN QUICKLY STEPPED IN AND GRABBED HOLD OF EFFY AND PUPULLEDER BACK! EFFY IS SEEING RED, AND BRAE IS LOOKING PRETTY UNSETTLED BY THIS!
(Effy is shouting and kicking, trying to break free, but Ahren is trying to talk her down and calm her before she does something that she’ll regret. BRAE looks displeased, but after some time, he manages to cool down. Now, with a smirk on his face, he adjusts his title and backs away toward the ropes.)
BRAE: That temper of yours, it’s going to be your downfall. See you at King of Elite.
(BRAE exits the ring, putting his title over his shoulder as he walks up the ramp, his confident smirk never wavering. In the ring, Effy watches him go, her eyes fierce with determination as Ahren whispers words of encouragement to her. That’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade away.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where Octavia faces Dr. Bethany Blue.)
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes begins to play as Chiyo Gedo makes his way out onto the stage. There is a mixed reaction from the crowd as The Faceless Terminator remains steel. He makes his way towards the ring with determination.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome…”THE FACELESS TERMINATOR”….CHIIYOOOO GEDOOOO!
(He slowly but surely makes his way down to the ring. He circles it, stopping to grab a microphone. He then enters and looks out at the crowd. He goes to speak but pauses to contemplate what he might say. There is a cold look in his eyes when he finally begins to speak.)
Chiyo Gedo: Last week, I captured the attention of Solomon Stane. That night, he had King of Elite on the line. He was seconds away from the count-out. Yet, he turned around to face me. In that moment, he was forced to pay attention. I felt that forearm and it felt good. You see now…now I am inside his head. The Hardcore Champions attention rests on me. I’ve seen the violence required to carry that title. It’s not wrestling—it’s destruction. It’s carnage. To hold that belt, you need more than strength or skill. You need to be willing to bleed for it. To suffer. To survive hell and smile through the flames. And me? I’ve got all the time in the world to burn.
Chiyo Gedo: I haven’t achieved what I came here for…not yet. I want to be a champion. I’ve come close before, tasted the edge of it, but never left with the prize in my hands. Failure didn’t discourage me. Quite the opposite, it stoked the fire. Every misstep, every near miss, has only sharpened my focus, made me hungrier. I’m not the kind to back down when the stakes get higher…I thrive on it. Solomon Stane walks around thinking he’s the mouthpiece of God, but I don’t share his delusions. My mind is clear, unclouded by the madness that grips him. He can be unpredictable so I simply must calculate all the variables. I have to predict what this madman is going to do and do it first. But calculation is only half the battle. If I want to rip that championship from his hands, I have to do more than outthink him. I have to break him. Not just beat him, not just pin him…I need to destroy him completely. Leave him with nothing. That’s what it takes to be a champion. And trust me, I’m more than willing to see it through.
Chiyo Gedo: And at King of Elite, I will become H-
(‘The World is Gonna End Tonight’ by Dan Romer, Peter Harper interrupts him. Boos flood the arena as Solomon Stane emerges onto the stage. His Hardcore Championship rests on his shoulder. He walks down to the ring with a microphone in hand.)
Solomon Stane: A man’s reach should not exceed his grasp. Yet, yours does. Chiyo, I reckon that you don’t have a clue what you are up against. Truthfully, I admire your…tenacity. You see, no one gets what they want by waiting for it. You have to pursue it or will always elude you. The problem ain’t that. The problem is that you cannot take this from me. You believe that you can do this because the reality of the situation has not set in. You have yet to fully witness or to be fully victimized by the Deliverer. You have zero understanding of what you are walking into at King of Elite. I have destroyed Elitists that would not even permit you to shine their boots. I have done violence that would make your skin crawl.
(Solomon Stane now gets inside the ring. He immediately gets right in the face of Chiyo Gedo, looking down on him.)
Solomon Stane: Like I said, your reach extends your grasp. And yet you come, believing you can stand against me. God help you, Chiyo, for I will not.
Chiyo Gedo: I don’t need the help of God. As it turns out, you are the one that needs help. What destruction have you wrought? Your tactics are not too different than others I have faced off against. You do not have the help of some divine entity. Yet, you do have help. Everyone saw that Daryl’s foot was underneath the ropes. You won because the official did not see it. You were able to defeat Limmy solely because of interference. Metheselah? All of your victims were simply someone else’s. Nothing that you have done was accomplished on your own. Everything I have done, I have done myself. This opportunity was one that I created So, go ahead. Threaten me. Try to intimidate me. It won’t work. I’ve been waiting too long for this moment to let you…or anyone…derail it. I’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain, and that’s exactly what makes me the most dangerous man you’ve ever stepped into the ring with. This opportunity? I won’t waste it. And when the dust settles, there won’t be any doubt about whose victory it is.
Solomon Stane: Those were mine. MINE. And this Championship is mine. What help did I need to strike down Cameron Ella Ava? What help did I need when I finished Caroline? You are so concerned about things that have no significance on your future. I will not require the assistance of anyone to decimate you. I have no intention of intimidating you kid. Whether or not you are afraid of me has no bearing on the result. It should be a natural instinct. And if you have seen it all then you know what hell can be unleashed. You stand here talking about how you can endure it. But can you Chiyo? You cannot even defeat Akari Kiyoko. There is plethora of lesser men that you could not conquer. It is your belief that in spite of your failure, in spite of your history of failing time and time again…you can take this championship from me? No. You are going to fail.
Chiyo Gedo: No. That is no longer an option. You suffer from hubris, Solomon, and it will be your undoing. You have no idea what I’m truly capable of. No one does. You cling to the belief that I cannot take the Hardcore Championship from you, but tell me—how certain is certainty, really? Everyone can fall. Everyone can break. It only takes the right strike at the right time, the right amount of pressure in the right place. You may believe yourself to be indestructible, but that belief is a fragile thing. And when I find the cracks, and I will, I’ll tear them open until there’s nothing left of you but shattered pieces. You’re standing on borrowed time, Solomon. Your reign, your confidence, your so-called invincibility…they all end the moment you step in the ring with me.
Solomon Stane: It shall not. No, this reign has just begun. I have no plans for it to end so soon. Not when there is so much more work to be done. I have been saying this for the past month. We are simply witnessing the genesis. This is the book of Solomon. I decide when and where it closes. Not you. You want to talk about hubris? Hubris was you challenging me to begin with. Hubris is you standing here before me trying to talk about how you can break me. You, just like the rest of the fools in that locker room, do not have what it takes to destroy me. You are no different than every other man that I have crushed on my way here. You have that little heart of yours set on taking this from me? The only thing you are going to leave that ring with is disappointment. That, and pain that you unable to imagine.
Chiyo Gedo: Is that the truth? Or that simply another reality that you have conjured? Either way, I am going to tear that championship away from you. I do not care about your genesis nor your mission. The only thing that matters to me at King of Elite is getting what I want. You speak like you are immortal but I am going to find out exactly what silver bullet I need. Then I’m going to put it right between your eyes and prove that you are nothing but a roadblock between myself and destiny. I am going to defeat you Solomon. You know it. God knows it. Soon, everyone else will know it too.
Solomon Stane: No. What God knows is that I am going to smite you. Do you understand? You are going to be crushed at King of Elite. You are going to watch the main event, the King of Elite finals from a hospital bed. You will watch me become King almost right after I am done shattering your pathetic spirit. I am going to do what you have failed to do on countless occasions tonight. I will defeat Akari Kiyoko, easily I might add, and I will take the crown. I am The Deliver Chiyo. I am God’s greatest soldier. You are going to find that out the hard way. So will everyone else. Make sure you go to confession before the week is up. You should be free of sin before I send you to your Maker.
(Solomon Stane then raises the title in the air and stares down Chiyo Gedo. The two continue to lock eyes as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where Ms. Extreme faces KASAI.)
(As Voltage returns to ringside, “Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes is heard playing. Chiyo Gedo is seen waiting in the ring following his confrontation with Solomon Stane, and he has a focused look on his face knowing that he has a major match coming up soon. He is ready for tonight’s match, and he stares at the stage as he waits for his opponent.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE-FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: ALREADY IN THE RING…FROM OSAKA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS…HE IS ‘THE FACELESS TERMINATOR’…CHIIIYOOOO GEDOOOOO!
James Peters: Chiyo Gedo has a Hardcore Championship match coming, but tonight he goes one on one against Ashlynn Quinn!
Rich Russillo: This should be a good one. Let’s see how it goes!
(‘Juno’ by Sabrina Carpenter begins to play as the crowd boos. Out onto the stage comes Miss Voltage herself. Ashlynn Quinn has a more focused look on her face tonight as she knows she needs to get back on track, but she still stops to pose on the stage before making her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT…FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS…SHE IS MISS VOLTAGE…ASSSHLLLYYYNNN QUIINNNN!
James Peters: Ashlynn Quinn has been struggling lately, but one win is all it takes to turn things around sometimes.
Rich Russillo: That’s true, and a win against what could be the next Hardcore Champion would definitely be perfect.
(Ashlynn gets inside the ring and hands her crown and sash to the referee. She then stands up on the corner to pose for the crowd. The official tells Ashlynn to get ready and then calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: And that’s the bell and we are officially underway here! Chiyo Gedo looks to lock up with Ashlynn Quinn…but she ducks behind him instead! She delivers a quick kick to the back of the leg and then goes to the ropes! SHE ISN’T PULLING PUNCHES HERE AS SHE COMES BACK WITH THE SPRINGBOARD REVERSE DDT! Chiyo Gedo however, is able to evade it! He steps to the side but Quinn is able to land on her feet! Gedo grabs her by the arm and sends her into the corner with an irish whip!
Rich Russillo: He then rushes towards that corner, looking for something here! Quinn is able to wake up in time, getting a boot up right into his face! Gedo is set staggering back! Ashlynn Quinn tries to take advantage, trying to get him up for the northern lights suplex! GEDO BRINGS AN ELBOW DOWN ON THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! He then shoves her back into the ropes! She catches herself but that might have been a bad idea! HE KNOCKS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH THE CLOTHESLINE! And now this match might have just spilled to the outside…as Gedo slides underneath the bottom rope!
Persephone: Welp, it looks like he doesn’t understand that the match has to take place inside the ring. The Hardcore title isn’t even on the line yet dude.
James Peters: Gedo now drags his opponent over to the ring post! He gets her position for the Uranage…BUT FIRST DRIVES HER INTO THE RING POST! HE THEN SLAMS HER ON THE FLOOR! This match really has barely begun but we’ve already seen Ashlynn take some real damage! Gedo picks her back up and sends her back inside the ring! He looks for the first cover of the match!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: Wow, I’m actually shocked there! Ashlynn got the shoulder up even after that brutal maneuver from Gedo! He doesn’t give her a moment to breathe! Instead, he drags his opponent back to her feet! He takes hold of her arms…AND LOOKS FOR THE TIGER SUPLEX! BUT ASHLYNN IS ABLE TO TEAR ONE HER ARMS AWAY! She then brings an elbow back right into the nose of Gedo! She creates some distance here…AND THEN CLOSES IT HERSELF WITH A MASSIVE SUPERKICK RIGHT UNDERNEATH THE CHIN! Gedo falls forward and she grabs him! NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX!
Persephone: Oh shit, she just blasted him there. And now he’s hooking the leg for a cover of her own.
ONE!
TW-
James Peters: It looks like she didn’t get it though! He was able to kick out! Ashlynn picks him back up and sends him into the corner! She throws him into the ropes with an irish whip! SHE MEETS HIM THERE WITH A CORNER CLOTHESLINE! Gedo now stumbles back towards the center of the ring and Quinn gets in position! She comes right at him, looking for that running blockbuster! BUT GEDO CATCHES HER WITH THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE!
Rich Russillo: That was nearly out of nowhere! He sprung up like a Cobra to strike! And now he has his arms wrapped around the throat of his opponent like a snake trying to squeeze the life out of its prey! There is over a hundred pound weight difference between these two competitors! That definitely has to play a factor here as it comes down on the neck of Quinn! She tries to get to the ropes but she can’t budge him! She has to find some other way out of the hold before she’s put to sleep!
Persephone: AND SHE DOES! Oh damn, she managed to get her knee free and dropped it straight down on the family jewels! The referee wasn’t able to see it!
James Peters: Ashlynn Quinn has successfully escaped the hold and brings her opponent back to his feet! She takes a few steps back…AND LUNGES FORWARD AND GETS HIM IN THE JAW WITH A RUNNING KNEE! He’s dropped down to his knees! BUT HE’S KNOCKED FLAT ON HIS BACK BY THE RUNNING HIP CHECK! Wow, she put her entire body into that! It got him right in the head! Gedo is now down! It looks like she’s considering going for the cover…BUT THEN ANOTHER IDEA COMES TO MIND!
Rich Russillo: Indeed it does! Ashlynn heads over to the corner and begins her ascent! I think we all know where this road leads! She looks to make sure that Gedo is in position…AND THEN SHE CRASHES DOWN ON HIM WITH THE MOONSAULT!
Persephone: OH! But Gedo rolls out of the way! She just ends up crashing and burning here! That definitely had to hurt.
James Peters: She makes an attempt to stand up but Gedo is on her in an instant! HE COMES FROM BEHIND AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER! He then makes his way up to the ropes! AND NOW HE COMES BACK WITH THE LIONSAULT! It lands perfectly across his opponent’s chest! He now hooks the leg and goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: And yet again, she’s able to kick out! It seems that this one is going to keep going for the time being! Chiyo Gedo though seems determined to make that sooner rather than later! HE LOCKS QUINN IN THE DRAGON SLEEPER! He brings her up to her feet with her kept inside the lock! Once again, he is squeezing the life force out of his opponent! He keeps her in the center of the ring, no escape for Miss Voltage! Is she going to have to submit?
Persephone: Apparently not. She shifts her weight down and then suddenly springs up! SHE MANAGES TO DRIVE A KNEE RIGHT INTO HIS HEAD! Gedo is forced to release the hold as he’s sent reeling from the impact!
James Peters: He tries to pull himself together it’s far too late! HE EATS A RUNNING BACK ELBOW FROM HIS OPPONENT! She hits him hard enough to knock him straight back into the corner! SHE THEN CATCHES WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI! Gedo drops down on his behind, now in a seat position in that corner! This is not a position he wants to be in! BECAUSE NOW HERE COMES THE BRONCO BUSTER! She then grabs his leg and drags him towards the center of the ring! But wait a second here…SHE ISN’T GOING FOR THE COVER!
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn drags her up to feet! SHE THEN GOES TO THE ROPES AND STARTS BUILDING UP SOME SPEED! SHE TRIES TO CUT GEDO DOWN WITH A BESTIE SPEAR! But she lunges forward, he steps out of the way! Quinn tries to scramble back to her feet but Gedo is already gaining some momentum of his own! HERE COMES THE FATAL HEAD TRAUMA!
Persephone: NO! As he leaps up, she’s able to push him away! She just bailed herself out of a certain defeat. Gedo tries to approach…BUT SHE PRACTICALLY BREAKS HIS JAW WITH THE RUNNING PUMP KICK!
James Peters: Down goes Gedo once again and I have a feeling that she’s not going to give him the same opportunity twice! She picks him back up…AND ROCKS HIM WITH THE SUPERKICK ONCE MORE! SHE THEN HITS HIM WITH A RUNNING KNEE…RIGHT INTO THE GERMAN SUPLEX! And just like that, she managed to get him with the NOSTYLIST! Here comes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
Rich Russillo: That was in fact a vicious combination…yet the shoulder of Chiyo Gedo is still up before the three! You can see the frustration on the face of Miss Voltage! She now just crawls on top of him and starts throwing hands! She just begins to beat him down with everything she has! She gets back to her feet and delivers a nasty stomp right on his face! She is just lashing out here, trying to do whatever she can to win! She then drags him up to her feet…and THEN TRIES TO GET HIM UP FOR THE BRAINBUSTER! BUT HE BRINGS A KNEE DOWN ON HER HEAD!
James Peters: He’s able to get free now! He quickly takes her and throws her against the ropes with the irish whip! HE THEN TRIES TO KNOCK HER OVER THE TOP WITH A CLOTHESLINE! HOWEVER, SHE DROPS DOWN AND GEDO GOES RIGHT OVER THE TOP! He’s able to catch onto the rope, staying on the apron! Ashlynn Quinn tries to take him down with a forearm…BUT GEDO IS ABLE TO CATCH IT! HE THEN MANAGES TO DRAG HER OUT ONTO THE APRON! He tries to wrestle her arms in position for the Tiger Suplex but she’s able to pull free! SHE’S ABLE TO TEAR HERSELF FREE…AND THEN SHE GETS HIM WITH THE SUPERKICK!
Persephone: Oh shit, I think one of his teeth just landed on the entrance ramp. Someone should pick that up on their way to the ring for good luck.
Rich Russillo: That just might be true! And now Ashlynn Quinn tries to get him in position for Northern Lights Suplex! SHE WANTS TO GET WITH IN ON THE APRON! BUT GEDO SWITCHES THINGS UP! HE GRABS HOLD OF HER AND SPIKES HER ONTO THE APRON WITH THE URANAGE! Holy…he might have crippled Quinn! I mean, her entire spine was just driven right into the metal! Chiyo Gedo scrapes her off the mat and pushes her back inside the ring! HE IMMEDIATELY LOCKS IN THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE!
James Peters: Once again, he is looking for the submission offense here! He is doing whatever has to in order to win this! You can see the pain on Ashlynn’s face, the oxygen leaving her lungs as well! Is she even going to be able to escape this? Her hands extend towards the ropes…and it seems like Gedo got greedy here! She just might be within range to grab it! IS SHE GOING TO GET OUT?
Persephone: HOW? She actually managed to get her hand on the bottom rope! The ref is now pulling Chiyo Gedo away from her! He doesn’t seem too happy about that and honestly? I don’t blame him.
Rich Russillo: He needs to find a way to finish this match! I mean, Ashlynn really is feeling the effects of that submission hold! He picks her back up…and then rushes to the ropes! HE LOOKS FOR THE HEAT SEEKER! BUT ASHLYNN CATCHES HIM WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! WOW! I can’t believe she was able to get him like that! Gedo tries to get back to his feet…BUT SHE GETS HIM WITH A SLINGBLADE! SHE THEN FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD! It seems like Ashlynn is now back in control!
James Peters: She goes back out to the apron here! She now is just waiting for her opponent to make his way to a vertical base! SHE LINES UP HER SHOOT AND THEN FIRES OFF WITH THE TREND SETTER! BUT GEDO CATCHES THE LEGS AND MANAGES AN IMPROMPTU POWERBOMB! It didn’t look good but it definitely was effective! He then rolls her back up to her feet now! AND THEN ROCKS HER WITH THE HEAT SEEKER! This might be it as he hooks the leg for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
Persephone: No way. Ashlynn Quinn just got all sense knocked right out of her and somehow she was still able to kick out of that. I guess Gedo’s just going to try again. This time with some spirit.
Rich Russillo: I think that just might be what he has in mind here! He wants to prove just badly he wants the Hardcore Championship! HE PICKS HER UP AND ROCKS HER WITH A FOREARM! He then goes to the ropes to start building up speed once again…BUT AS HE TURNS AROUND FOR THE HEAT SEEKER, SHE LEAPS UP FOR THE REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER! Quinn just spiked his head right into the mat! He manages to wobble up to his feet but he looks like a half-done jenga tower! QUINN RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES NOW…AND THEN TAKES HIM OUT WITH THE SPRINGBOARD DISASTER KICK!
James Peters: Ashlynn Quinn might have knocked her opponent there with that! That got him right across the temple! She senses the opportunity to end things here! She slowly makes her way over to the top rope! She looks down at the completely unmoving Gedo…AND THEN SHE LEAPS OFF THE TOP WITH THE MOONSAULT!
Persephone: OH SHIT! HE AVOIDS IT…BUT NO! It was a feint by Ashlynn! She knew that he was going to roll out of the way! She gets him with the standing moonsault instead! Maybe Gedo is just predictable…
Rich Russillo: Or maybe Ashlynn is smarter than you think! She definitely wants to get a win over Gedo here! She brings him back up to his feet! AND NOW SHE RUSHES OVER TO THE ROPES AND TRIES FOR THE BAD & BOUJEE! COULD SHE END THIS RIGHT HERE!
James Peters: NO! She leaps off the ropes and tries to take Gedo down but he plants his feet! He refuses to brough down into the mat here! Instead, he picks her back and spikes her into the mat with the snap dragon suplex! That was quick and efficient! And now he is seeking to finish this off! He gets in the corner and begins to stalk his opponent! He waits for her to get back up…AND THEN HE ROLLS FORWARD! HE LOOKS FOR THE UNEXPECTED WHIPLASH!
Persephone: Apparently it was expected. Ashlynn Quinn is able to catch him right before the impact and shove him away! Gedo goes to turn around… AND HE’S KNOCKED RIGHT INTO THE CORNER BY THE RUNNING BACK ELBOW! Damn, seems like he might be right where Quinn wants him.
Rich Russillo: Indeed it does, she rushes over to the corner and plants a running knee right in his jaw! And now what does she have in mind? She is lifting Gedo up onto the top rope! She struggles for a moment but ultimately is able to get him up! And now she’s climbing to the top as well! SHE BEGINS RAINING DOWN FISTS ON HIM! She is doing whatever she can to wear the big man down! He seems practically unconscious now…which is what she needed! SHE LEAPS UP FOR THE TOP ROPE HURRICANRANA!
James Peters: BUT GEDO CATCHES HER! He refuses to be plunged down onto the mat! Instead he grips her legs and hoists up in the air! This is about to be a very, very bad night for Ashlynn Quinn! ESPECIALLY AS CHIYO GEDO DRIVES ALL THE WAY DOWN WITH A TOP ROPE POWERBOMB! Ashlynn collides with the ground in an awful way! But I don’t Gedo is done yet! He brings her back up to her feet…
Persephone: AND THEN HE SPIKES HER DOWN WITH THE URANAGE! Then he scraps her off the mat one more time and I think it’s about over. SWIFT ENDING! Thank God. He covers.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes begins to play as Chiyo Gedo rises back to his feet. A mixed reception comes from the crowd, but Gedo has a focused look on his face as he has his hand raised by the referee, knowing that he has built momentum ahead of his Hardcore Championship match.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…’THE FACELESS TERMINATOR’…CHIYYOOO GEEEDDDOOO!
Rich Russillo: What a match here tonight! These two were relentless trying to get a win heading into King of Elite. I think Gedo however, really showcased some aggression tonight! Maybe he was trying to send a message to Solomon!
James Peters: Indeed! Ashlynn did whatever she needed to but Chiyo was brutal! Congratulations to him on that victory!
(The camera focuses on Chiyo Gedo in the middle of the ring. He points right at it and then makes a Championship motion around his waist.)
Chiyo Gedo: (off-mic) The Hardcore Championship will be mine.
(After these words, Chiyo Gedo continues to celebrate his victory. From there the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Commercial for new anime series “Sakamoto Days” with Jay Jerry Johnson.)
(The camera fades to a separate location, where Molly Waters is seen holding a microphone in her hand. She is seated in front of the camera, and she has a smile on her face. She takes a moment before finally beginning to speak.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for joining me tonight. At this time I’m here to speak with two Elitists who have been at each other’s throats for the last few months, and will be facing off at King of Elite in an Unsanctioned Match! This is bound to be one of the most personal matches taking place at the event, but thankfully I was given the chance to speak with both Elitists heading into this match. With that being said, at this time please welcome Xander Payne and Limmy Monaghan!
(The camera transitions to a split-screen setup, where Limmy Monaghan and Xander Payne are both seen. Both men are at their respective homes, avoiding the risk that comes with them being in the same room as each other. Neither man looks happy after everything that’s happened, but Molly begins to speak.)
Molly Waters: Xander, Limmy, thank you for joining me tonight. I understand that this is going to be a very personal match for the two of you, and that this has been boiling over for a while. I-
Limmy Monaghan: No, before you continue I’d like to just make something clear. When this started, absolutely none of this was personal to me. Xander Payne had his issues with the British Invasion, and I had my own score to settle with them after they attacked me. I decided to help him for that reason, yet by the time Wicked Games came around, Xander chose to leave both Cameron and myself behind because after all this time he still hasn’t grown. He couldn’t do his part. He wasn’t meant for this, so I left. Clearly I wasn’t the only one to feel this way seeing as Cameron also left, but Xander couldn’t accept that, much like he’s never been able to accept it when things don’t go his way. He attacked me, and thanks to that we crossed paths heading towards Road to Redemption, but I’m sure Xander remembers how that went.
Limmy Monaghan: I defeated him, and I was content with moving on and focusing on becoming the EAW World Champion after this, but again, Xander couldn’t stop. He attacked me again, only this time he did so with the intention of taking me out of action. I wasn’t cleared to compete, and if I wasn’t who I am I wouldn’t have even made it to the Extreme Elimination Chamber. I made it though, and even after that, even after what I did inside of the Chamber, he still wasn’t content. He still felt the need to get involved even after his elimination. Xander has done everything in his power to drag me down to his level, so no, this hasn’t been boiling over for a while. Not for me. Xander forced this out of me, and one way or another I’m going to end this.
(Limmy Monaghan stops speaking, and Xander Payne just shakes his head after hearing what he had to say.)
Xander Payne: Are you serious? That’s what you think happened?
Molly Waters: Do you disagree with what Limmy had to say?
Xander Payne: He hurt my wife, what do you think? I already said it last week, I wasn’t supposed to be here for long. All Limmy had to do was stick around for one night and none of this would’ve had to happen. He wouldn’t have missed out on the EAW World Championship. He wouldn’t have had to go through any of what he did since Wicked Games. He would’ve been able to move on and accomplish whatever he wanted had things went the right way that night, but he sabotaged himself. He ruined his chances of touching the EAW World Championship at Road to Redemption, and now? Now he ruined his chances of ever winning gold again, because he went too far. He’s the reason this match is even happening right now. He’s the reason I’m still an Elitist on the Voltage roster and not a retired father. Limmy caused all of this, I’m just going to be the one who finishes it.
Limmy Monaghan: You had every opportunity to retire on your own terms and waited until after you cost me the Chamber.
Xander Payne: I already promised Peyt that Road to Redemption would be my last match. I planned to stick to that promise. You just couldn’t handle your loss, so you-
Limmy Monaghan: Xander, do you hear a single word you’re saying? I couldn’t handle losing a match? I’ve already missed out on opportunities this season. Jake Smith escaped with the EAW World Championship at Bloodsport. Voltage didn’t leave Brand Warfare with the victory. I was willing to move on from those matches and find my way back to that title, but what have you done every time anything went wrong?
Xander Payne: I found the problem and I took care of it.
(Molly can see that things are getting more heated between the two, so she quickly cuts in.)
Molly Waters: Well we know that you two both have hatred for each other and that this is a match that some may say has been a long time coming, so what does this match mean for you?
(Xander Payne just laughs before beginning to speak.)
Xander Payne: This match shouldn’t even be happening. I didn’t ask for this. I don’t want to be in the ring. If it were up to me I would have given my retirement speech by now, but since Limmy couldn’t let that happen I’ll tell you what this match means. It means the end of Limmy Monaghan’s career. This match is where Limmy gets what he deserves, and honestly I didn’t need a match to make that happen. I wanted to settle things last week. I wanted to put Limmy in the dirt as soon as possible, but if this is the only opportunity I’ll get to do it I’m going to take it. That’s all this is to me, Molly. I don’t care about anything else right now. I’m going to kill Limmy Monaghan, and that’s all you need to know.
Limmy Monaghan: You’re gonna kill me??
Xander Payne: You heard me, didn’t you?
Limmy Monaghan: Xander, you should be grateful that you’re here right now. I could’ve done much worse when I invaded your home. The only thing that stopped me was the Police showing up. You keep going on about what I did to you after Road to Redemption, forgetting that you had more than enough opportunities to back out of all of this and refused to. Did you really expect me to sit back and allow you to cost me the EAW World Championship? Did you really think that you could just walk away after what happened inside of the Extreme Elimination Chamber? It wasn’t my decision to go this far. I had far greater goals this season than tearing Xander Payne apart, but I won’t have you thinking you can do whatever you want. If this is the fight you want it’s the fight you’ll get. You just need to be ready for what’s to come, because I can promise that I am.
Xander Payne: Can you? I think you’re forgetting a part of the story here Limmy, and the part you keep leaving out is the only reason I’m even here right now. This isn’t just about you trying to hurt me. This is about you hurting my family. You attacked my wife. You scared my children.
Limmy Monaghan: Do you really think I went to your home to hurt your wife?
Xander Payne: I DON’T CARE! You still hurt her, and you still did everything you did while my children were there to see it! YOU chose to take it to my home. YOU chose to take things to this level. You’re the one that made this personal Limmy, and I’m not gonna leave King of Elite until you’ve paid the price for it. You did the one thing I made it clear I wasn’t going to stand for, and you did it in the worst way possible. If you think I’m going to let you leave King of Elite in one piece you still have no idea just how severe your actions were, but I’ll make sure you understand by the time this is over. What happened last year could’ve been behind us by now. You did something stupid and I made sure you learned to stay out of the way. That could’ve been the end of it. You wanted more, so I’m going to give you that. I’m going to make sure that by the time this ends there’s nothing left of Limmy Monaghan, and I’m not going to be doing it for myself. I’m going to be doing it for my children, and my wife who you went and hurt.
(Limmy Monaghan doesn’t say anything for a moment, turning his attention away from his King of Elite opponent.)
Limmy Monaghan: Molly, you asked what this match means to me, and to me the answer is clear. Xander Payne is not the kind of man that’s capable of taking accountability for his actions, and I don’t intend to be anything like him. I know what I did. It didn’t take constantly hearing Xander’s voice for the last two weeks to realize what I did to his family. I did something that can’t so easily be wiped away or forgotten about, and at King of Elite I intend to do much worse. Xander said it himself. He plans to kill me. He’s going to do everything in his power to make sure I don’t walk away from this, so if you want to know what this Unsanctioned Match at King of Elite means to me, it’s this. This is the match where Xander finally sees the kind of lows I’m ready to stoop to. Whatever he thinks he can do to me, I am willing to do much worse.
Molly Waters: Well, King of Elite is only a week away. Do you two have any final words for each other before you share the ring one more time?
Limmy Monaghan: I said everything I needed to. This ends at King of Elite, and if Xander insists on making sure one of us ends up in the grave, I’ll do him and the rest of the world a favor by making sure this really is his final match.
Molly Waters: What about you, Xander?
(Xander takes a few seconds, trying to maintain his composure before he finally begins to speak.)
Xander Payne: I’m done. There’s nothing else Limmy needs to hear right now. If he still expects to walk out of King of Elite having accomplished anything besides ruining his own life, that’s his mistake to make. I have given him enough warnings since this started. He had every opportunity to listen to my words, dating back to when I made my return back at Territorial Invasion. If he didn’t listen not only back then, but every single week since this started, there’s nothing else I can say to steer him away from this. Limmy clearly wants to die, and I’m not going to stop him. Limmy, I won’t keep going back and forth with you on this. This already should’ve been over, but next week everything will be fixed. By the time King of Elite is done both of our careers will be over, and I don’t care what I have to do to make sure yours goes up in flames.
(After saying this, Xander Payne walks off, causing his side of the screen to shut off. Limmy Monaghan just shakes his head, with a focused look on his face as he begins to walk away from the camera’s view. Eventually, the camera cuts back to Molly Waters, who is still processing everything that she’s heard. She gives one final look towards the camera, still surprised following the split-screen interview between the two Elitists, and Voltage begins to fade away from the area.)
(Commercial for Captain America: Brave New World, in theaters soon.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a shot of the Pinnacle Bank Arena as ‘Stop Breathing’ by Playboi Carti begins to unpleasantly blast through the arena speakers. The crowd begins to boo loudly as the camera goes over to the stage to reveal Jake Smith as he makes his way out from the backstage area. He has a pissed-off look on his face as he takes a moment before storming down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… EAW HALL OF FAMER!!!!!!!!! ‘THE PROCESS’… JAKE SMITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, last week certainly took a turn that Jake Smith did not anticipate. Right now I’m sure he expected to be preparing for the King of Elite finals, but that didn’t happen when Adam Lucas would end up costing him his match against Akari Kiyoko. But that’s not all either.
James Peters: Captain Charisma would end up putting him and Adam into a fatal four-way match with Daryl Kinkade and Cameron Ella Ava, with the winner getting a match for the EAW World Championship shortly. It’s probably not the way that Jake wants to become a three-time World Champion, but he’s not going to have a choice as he’s coming out here tonight to give his thoughts on the matter.
Persephone: I’m good. I don’t want to fucking hear Jake Smith right now. No more. NO MORE.
(Jake makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters through the ropes and into the ring. He heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area as ‘Stop Breathing’ then begins to come to a close. He then heads toward the center of the ring as he takes a deep breath, raising his microphone to his mouth and beginning to begrudgingly speak.)
Jake Smith: I am so fucking tired. I am so fucking tired of Captain Charisma, I am so fucking tired of Adam Lucas, I am so fucking tired of everything. I don’t think you people understand how much I despise what’s happening right now. This fatal four-way at King of Elite? It’s a joke, a fucking mockery. It’s our shithead Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma handing out participation trophies to people who couldn’t even shine my boots, let alone stand in the same ring as me. I’m surprised that I need to say this, I can’t believe that this is not understood. I AM THE FUCKING MAIN EVENT. I am the reason Voltage thrives. Without me, this brand would collapse under the weight of mediocrity. None of my opponents deserve this. Not Adam Lucas, not Cameron Ella Ava, and certainly not Daryl Kinkade. I’ve carried this brand on my back, broken records, set standards, and made history. Meanwhile, what have they done? Certainly not anything worth nothing if I have to ask that!
Jake Smith: Daryl is just happy to be here at this point. I don’t know how he keeps dragging himself into these contendership matches knowing that he’s never going to be EAW World Championship material. I mean, who even considers Daryl Kinkade in the running for a big-time Championship run? Certainly not me, and certainly not when I’ve already dusted him. I don’t know, all I know is that he’s not going to win. The same can be said for Cameron Ella Ava or Auntie Cam. I don’t know how long someone can go before calling it quits, but at some point, it’s time to pack it up and walk out the door. In no way is she going to win the EAW World Championship when she could barely hold the Hardcore Championship. Captain Charisma has to be fucking braindead, fucking cooked, if he thinks even for a second that any of them are going to bear the responsibility of being the Champion. I AM THE FUCKING CHAMPION! I FUCKING DESERVE EVERYTHING! I FUCKING DESERVE EVERYTHING!
(Jake takes an uncomfortable bit of time throwing a fit, stomping his feet into the ground repeatedly. After some time, he manages to calm himself down as he raises his microphone and continues to speak.)
Jake Smith: And don’t even get me started on Adam Lucas. I don’t know what it’s going to take for it to get into his big, stupid, fucking, dumb head that he’s not going to get anything out of this except a royal ass-whooping-
(Before Jake can continue, ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe begins to play through the speakers of the arena. The crowd begins to boo loudly as Jake begins to scream off-mic, the camera going over to the stage as an irate Adam Lucas is seen storming out from the backstage area. He had a displeased expression on his face as he immediately began to make his way down the ramp and to the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well here comes Adam, and he certainly has a bone to pick with Jake after everything that has transpired between the two of them. Adam was adamant about becoming the EAW World Champion, but it seems like every time that he tries, somehow, Jake manages to get in the way and throw a wrench in his plans.
James Peters: And he plans to put an end to this once and for all, which is why he cost him his match against Akari, forcing himself into the picture. While I’m sure he would’ve preferred it to be one-on-one, I’m sure he doesn’t mind upping the stakes and making sure that he not only wins but captures an opportunity to become a two-time World Champion.
Persephone: Yeah, I’m sorry, I don’t want to see Jake Smith or Adam Lucas headline this brand, that’s just not good. That sounds fucking awful.
(Adam makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters through the ropes and into the ring. He heads over and snatches a microphone from the ringside area as ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ begins to fade out. He then approaches Jake and gets into his face as he begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: You’re tired, Jake? YOU’RE tired? Let me tell you something, you don’t even know what tiredness is. I’ve spent this entire season dealing with your underhanded tactics, your cowardly shortcuts, and your constant refusal to fight like a man. Do you want to sit here and throw a tantrum because you got a little taste of your own medicine? Boo-hoo. Let me make this clear: YOU started this. I didn’t want it to come to this, but YOU forced my hand when you cheated your way past me in the King of Elite tournament. And now, you don’t have a choice. At King of Elite, I’m not just walking out with the number one contendership. I’m walking over you to get it. I’m going to put an end to this once and for all and I’m going to take what I should’ve gotten last year in the form of the EAW World Championship.
(The crowd continues to react negatively to both of them as Adam continues to pressure Jake, forcing him to backpedal slightly, his frustration boiling over.)
Jake Smith: Over me? You must have a humiliation kink, you’re fucking delusional, man. I’ve been at the top, I’ve done it all, and there is nothing you can say or do that will change the fact that I am the best on this brand. You’re nothing more than a pest who refuses to accept his place at the bottom of the ladder.
Adam Lucas: My place is where I decide it is. And right now, Jake, it’s above you. You’ve spent your career manipulating your way to success, but the difference between us is that I earn my opportunities. I don’t need brass knuckles, I don’t need shortcuts, and I damn sure don’t need your approval to prove that I belong here. If you have a problem with it, I do not care anymore. I don’t care what you or anyone else has to say, what I am going to do is simply take what I know I deserve, and you’re not going to do anything about it.
(Jake looks to respond, but before he can, ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA ft. emlyn begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as he gives a loud cry of agony again. The crowd cheers loudly as the camera goes from the ring to the stage to show EAW Hall of Famer Cameron Ella Ava as she makes her way out to the stage. She had a confident smirk on her face as she raised her hands in the air before then beginning to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well, here comes the former Hardcore Champion, as she ended Voltage last week standing tall over her future opponents after beating them down with her electric whip. Cameron made it known that she was coming after the EAW World Championship, and she would be more than willing to go through anyone if it meant getting her way.
James Peters: We know that she and Daryl particularly have had their issues, but I don’t believe that she thinks very fondly of Adam or Jake either. Who knows, we might very well see Cameron standing across the ring from whoever ends up being the EAW World Champion after King of Elite, who might end up helping her agenda.
Persephone: … Uh, no, I don’t think she should be the face of the brand either, I’m good. I think she should just retire like everyone is telling her to do.
(Cameron makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she enters into the ring. She heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Good For Her’ then begins to fade out from there. After approaching the two of them, she then begins to speak.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Wow. Just… wow. Are you two hearing yourselves right now? The only thing I’m hearing out of the two of you is a bunch of bitching and moaning, whining about things that you could’ve easily prevented. Adam’s out here crying about brass knuckles and cheap shots, and Jake’s out here crying about how he got costed the King of Elite tournament. Don’t you realize that you’ve both shot yourselves in the foot? You both had your chance of becoming a World Champion and ruined it for each other, so you two should consider yourselves lucky that you’re even getting an opportunity. You’re lucky that Captain Charisma didn’t just go ahead and hand this opportunity to someone more deserving… Like me. Jake, do you want to talk about carrying this brand? The only thing you’ve carried is your ego. And Adam, please spare me the righteous anger. You had your shot multiple times at the EAW World Championship, and we saw where that got you. Both of you are expecting everyone here to feel sorry for you, and you’re expecting that to be enough? Pathetic.
Jake Smith: Aunt, don’t act like you’re above us. When I look at you, I see someone who has continuously forced it for as long as she possibly can, hoping that it will somehow get her somewhere. This match at King of Elite is not your crowning moment, it’s just adding to the long list of embarrassments that you’ve already gone through. This is your last desperate grasp at relevance, and you’re going to fail horribly.
Cameron Ella Ava: Relevance? Jake, I’ve been carrying this company long before you were even a thought in the main event picture. While you were busy cutting corners and hiding behind brass knuckles, I was making history. And unlike you, I don’t need to remind everyone of my accomplishments every five minutes. My record speaks for itself.
Adam Lucas: You talk about me, Cameron, but it was said already that you already had your chance. How many times do you get to fail before you step aside and let someone else take the spotlight?
Cameron Ella Ava: Coming from the guy who’s spent this entire season playing the victim? Please. If anyone should step aside, it’s you. I’m not here to make excuses or dwell on the past. I’m here to win. And unlike the two of you, I don’t need to drag everyone else down to do it. You can say all you want, none of this is going to matter because neither of you is going to end up winning next week in Chicago.
(Before Cameron can continue, ‘Kamikaze’ by RedHook then begins to play through the speakers of the arena. The camera goes from the ring to the stage to show a determined Daryl Kinkade as he storms out from the backstage area. He has a serious expression on his face as he eyes his opponents in the ring, and after some time, he begins to make his way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Well, it was only a matter of time before Daryl made his way out here, and it seems like he has a lot on his mind. With The British Invasion already having the Unified Tag Team Championships in their possession, it’s clear he wants to add to the trophy case, and even though the EAW World Championship has been a long road for him to get to, I’m sure he feels like he’s one step closer.
James Peters: And I’m sure he doesn’t want to afford another failure at someone else’s benefit. His opponents next week are going to be tough ones, but it seems like he is unwavering in the face of that adversity and is going to make sure that he somehow comes out of this with his hand raised high and an opportunity at the Championship.
Persephone: I don’t think Daryl Kinkade even knows if he wants to be Champion at this point. I sure as hell know that he’s not capable of doing that whatsoever.
(Daryl makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters into the ring. He heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Kamikaze’ then begins to fade out. Then, looking over at the three opponents in front of him, he begins to speak.)
Daryl Kinkade: Alright, alright, let’s pipe down. Put an end to this pathetic pissing contest, shall we? Every week, it’s the same fucking story with all of you. Jake Smith thinks he’s God’s gift to Voltage, Adam Lucas is out here with his woe-is-me routine, and Cameron… bless her, she still thinks she’s got one more title run in her. I hate to be the one to play spoiler, I don’t, but none of you are walking out of King of Elite with that World Championship shot. Do you know why? Because it’s my bloody time.
(The crowd continues to boo as Daryl has a prideful expression on his face, his other three opponents are not entirely receptive to what he’s saying on the other hand.)
Daryl Kinkade: Let’s start with you, Cameron. You’ve had your moments, no doubt, but let’s be real, you’ve already failed against Michael Machina. What makes you think you’re going to waltz into this Marquee Event and suddenly get the job done against the rest of us? You’re good, Cam, but you’re not that good anymore. But I think anyone could tell you that, mate. I’m not about to let you steal another win from me, and quite frankly I don’t like that I have to face any of you when I’m the only one who was screwed out of an opportunity. Jake… Bruv, seriously, you need to take a long, hard look in the mirror. You’re out here screaming about how you’ve carried this brand, how you’re the face of Voltage, but you’re not the face of anything. You’re just the loudest guy in the room, and that’s not the same thing. You had your moment at the top, and you bottled it. Now you’re just another guy trying to stay relevant in a world that’s moved on without you. You can throw your tantrums all you want, but at the end of the day, you’ve got nothing left but your bloated ego. As for you, Adam, mate, I don’t even know why you’re in this match. You’ve done nothing but coast since you lost the World Championship. You talk about how you’ve been screwed over, but honestly, you’ve only got yourself to blame. You’re not a victim, you’re just a guy who can’t handle it when things don’t go his way. You’re the weakest link in this match, and I’ll prove it next week.
(Daryl has a determined expression on his face as he continues.)
Daryl Kinkade: I’m not about to miss out on King of Elite when I and The British Invasion are the best that this roster has to offer, and I’m certainly not going to get this far just to come up short. So if you three have anything to say about it, then I could not give a bloody damn about it. This is my time, and I’m going to be the one to say that I am the next EAW World Champion.
Jake Smith: Your time? YOUR TIME?! Don’t make me laugh, Daryl. You’re nothing more than a glorified sidekick trying to play in the big leagues. The British Invasion might be holding tag gold, but the tag division is as dry as you and your little friends are, and that’s a low fucking bar. Try as you might, I was never wrong about you, you’re not that guy. What you’re standing in is MY world, and you’re just lucky to live in it.
Daryl Kinkade: Keep telling yourself that, mate. While you’re busy throwing tantrums and crying about being screwed, I’m out here doing what you couldn’t, earning my spot. I don’t need to cheat, I don’t need to cut corners, and I sure as hell don’t need to beg and plead for a match that I do not deserve to get there.
(Jake continues to shout off-mic, but Adam quickly begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: Both of you are delusional if you think you’ve earned anything. Jake, you’re nothing without your cheap tricks, and Daryl, you’ve spent so much time talking about what you deserve that you’ve forgotten you have to prove it. I’m putting an end to all of this. I’ll prove I’m better than ALL OF YOU, and like it or not, I’m going to be the one who finally gets the EAW World Championship shot that I know I have deserved this entire season.
Cameron Ella Ava: You all talk too much. No matter what all of you say, it doesn’t change the fact that you have the slightest idea of what you’re getting yourselves into. Whether it’s like Jake, who’s clinging to the past to save him from what’s coming, Daryl trying to convince himself that without me in the picture he would’ve done anything remotely interesting, or even Adam trying to make this a dick-measuring contest when he has zero qualifications for that. This isn’t about your grudges or your egos, this is about what I’m truly after, and that is the title. I’m going to remind all of you why I’m one of the greatest to ever step foot in this ring. You don’t have to like it, but you damn well better respect it.
Jake Smith: Respect? Respect is earned, not demanded. And the only thing you’ve earned is a front-row seat to my greatness. Do you want to stand here and act like you’re still relevant? You’re delusional, I’m going to put an end to all of your little dreams. You, Daryl, Adam, it doesn’t matter. None of you are on my level, and you never will be.
Adam Lucas: Keep running your mouth, Jake. You’ve been doing it all season, and it’s only made it easier for me to see through you. You’re a coward. A fraud. And when I pin you in the middle of that ring, there won’t be any excuses left for you to hide behind. You can call me delusional all you want, but I’m the one walking out as the number one contender, mark my words.
(Daryl looks at all of them before sighing.)
Daryl Kinkade: Fuck it.
Rich Russillo: DARYL LAUNCHES HIMSELF AT CAMERON AND BEGINS TO UNLOAD WITH FISTS TO THE FACE! AND JAKE IS TAKING THE OPPORTUNITY TO DROP ADAM DOWN TO THE GROUND INTO A DOUBLE-LEG TAKEDOWN! ALL FOUR OF THESE ELITISTS ARE FIGHTING RIGHT NOW, AND IT’S COMPLETE AND UTTER CHAOS!
James Peters: IT’S CLEAR THAT THEIR HATRED IS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH RIGHT NOW! THEY’RE ALL TRYING TO GO AT EACH OTHER! JAKE IS TEARING INTO ADAM WHILE CAMERON IS BEGINNING TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST DARYL! THIS IS A PREVIEW OF WHAT IS TO COME AT KING OF ELITE, THAT’S FOR SURE!
Persephone: Noooo! But they have a match-up next! Oh no!
Rich Russillo: WELL, I THINK WE REALIZE THAT SECURITY IS RUSHING OUT AND TRYING TO BREAK THIS ENTIRE SITUATION UP!
(Ultimately the fight manages to calm down as everyone is heard shouting vehemently at each other, trying to break free from their shackles and fight each other. But ultimately all of them are managed to be escorted toward their corners as they manage to calm down, realizing that there will be more than enough opportunities to get their hands on each other when the bell rings. Once the four Elitists are finally pulled away from each other, Adam Lucas and Cameron Ella Ava reluctantly head out to the apron. The referee signals to the bell as both Jake and Daryl start things off.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
**TAG!!**
James Peters: The bell has rung, and an immediate tag is made by Adam Lucas!
Rich Russillo: Adam is arguing with Jake, who thought he was going to be starting things off against Daryl Kinkade! But I suppose Adam had other plans.
James Peters: Jake reluctantly leaves the ring, but already, the cracks in this team are beginning to form! Not that it wasn’t already being held up by a stack of cards.
Rich Russillo: Meanwhile, Cameron and Daryl have yet to begin imploding themselves, but the tension is obviously there after last week.
James Peters: Cameron would use an electric whip to leave all three laying, making a statement ahead of King of Elite.
Persephone: That she needs a weapon to get the job done?
Rich Russillo: I mean, it is a fatal four way match at King of Elite… technically, Cameron can do the same thing again without repercussions.
James Peters: But that’s King of Elite, which is one week away. Let’s focus on the now, which is Adam Lucas circling around Daryl Kinkade to start off. Both men meet in the middle with a collar and elbow tie-up! Jockey for position takes place!
Rich Russillo: Daryl begins overpowering Adam Lucas, backing him towards the ropes- but Lucas shifts the momentum last minute! Pivoting Daryl around, and pins him up against the ropes!
James Peters: Both men are showing no signs of letting up, prompting the referee to intervene, forcing a break between the two, which… is clean! Neither Adam Lucas or Daryl Kinkade decide to take a cheap shot there. Though, the other could be waiting for that opportune moment to strike.
Rich Russillo: Adam backs to the center, and Daryl dusts himself off, looking to get his head back into the game as he circles around Adam once again. Both men engage in yet another collar and elbow tie-up!
James Peters: This time, Daryl slips behind Adam Lucas for a rear waistlock! Adam isolates the arm of Kinkade to escape, prying his hands apart before WRINGING the arm! Adam has control of Daryl’s wrist- but not for long as Daryl reverses with an arm wringer of his own!
Rich Russillo: Daryl then pulls Adam into a standing side headlock, and grounds him with a takedown! Daryl wrenches on the hold, but Adam uses his legs to escape with a headscissors!
James Peters: Daryl Kinkade KICKS OUT of it, and both competitors scramble back to their feet! CHARGING AT ONE ANOTHER- BUT ADAM RUNS RIGHT INTO A SIDE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN BY DARYL!
Rich Russillo: Once again, Daryl has managed to ground his opposition, halting any momentum that Adam Lucas could possibly have been looking to build.
Persephone: Maybe if Daryl applies enough pressure, he’ll tap out. But that’s wishful thinking on my end…
James Peters: Adam powers back to his feet in that side headlock, and leans Daryl up against the ropes! Bouncing him off to escape- NO! Daryl had it scouted, and drops to a knee, keeping that side headlock applied!
Rich Russillo: Daryl drags Adam down to a knee with him, gaining more leverage in the hold. Again, Adam will have to power back to his feet. But at the same time, exert more energy to do so. Smart game plan by Daryl Kinkade, who is attempting to wear his opponent down early.
James Peters: Adam backs Daryl against the ropes, and goes to rebound him off for a second time- STILL, Daryl Kinkade keeps the hold applied. Refusing to let go!
Rich Russillo: Daryl dropped to a knee, and brought Adam Lucas back down with him.
Persephone: You’d think Adam would have tried something different to escape, but I expected too much from that dunderhead.
James Peters: Adam returns to his feet a third time, and loosens Daryl’s grip with repeated forearms to the rib cage! Adam then backs Daryl against the ropes, and FINALLY manages to bounce him off! Escaping the side headlock-
Rich Russillo: BUT DARYL COMES REBOUNDING BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! FLOORING ADAM BEFORE HE RUNS OFF THE ROPES, LOOKING TO FOLLOW UP! BUT ADAM ROLLS ONTO HIS BELLY, GOING TO FORCE DARYL TO HURDLE OVER-
James Peters: BUT DARYL HAD OTHER PLANS, DROPPING INTO A GROUNDED SIDE HEADLOCK ONTO A PRONE ADAM LUCAS!
Persephone: Apparently, it’s side headlock city.
Rich Russillo: Daryl has done a nice job of controlling the pace thus far, and Adam rises back to his feet in the hold.
James Peters: Lucas delivers multiple forearm shots to the rib cage! Loosening Daryl’s grip for a BACK SUPLEX! BUT DARYL BACK FLIPS ONTO HIS FEET, AND ADAM SPINS AROUND! SMASHING KINKADE WITH A FOREARM! DARYL IS STUNNED! BARELY ABLE TO STAND AFTER THAT ONE CONNECTED!
Rich Russillo: AND ADAM LUCAS RUNS OFF THE ROPES- WELL, WENT TO RUN OFF THE ROPES! BUT DARYL KINKADE CHARGED IN, AND BLASTED HIM WITH A FOREARM RIGHT AS HE WENT TO REBOUND OFF!
James Peters: ADAM LUCAS IS ON THE ROPES BOTH LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY AT THIS MOMENT BEFORE DARYL RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET- BUT ITS ADAM LUCAS THAT HALTS HIS MOMENTUM WITH A RUNNING FOREARM BEFORE HE COULD REBOUND OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES!
Rich Russillo: NOW, ADAM RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES HIMSELF AS DARYL KINKADE IS STUNNED- HOWEVER, KINKADE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES! COLLIDING WITH ADAM LUCAS IN THE CENTER! DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE FROM BOTH MEN!
James Peters: HOWEVER, NEITHER GO DOWN! SIMPLY STAGGERING BACK MOMENTARILY! BOTH ADAM AND DARYL ARE REELING- BUT BOTH MEN TRY AGAIN FOR CLOTHESLINES! COLLIDING WITH ONE ANOTHER A SECOND TIME!
Rich Russillo: ADAM IS GROGGY! DARYL IS GROGGY! BUT ADAM GOES FOR ANOTHER VICIOUS CLOTHESLINE, AND DARYL KINKADE IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDERNEATH IT! ADAM TURNS AROUND- EATING A SPINNING BACK KICK BY DARYL FOR HIS TROUBLES!
James Peters: ADAM DOUBLES OVER, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A PUNT KICK TO THE CHEST! JOLTING HIM UPRIGHT FOR A ROLLING ELBOW! DARYL SPINS HIM AROUND WITH AN INVERTED HEADLOCK, AND DISHES OUT A LAST ELBOW TO THE BACK OF ADAM’S NECK!
Rich Russillo: DARYL FALLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG ON LUCAS! WHO CRUMPLED TO THE CANVAS AFTER THAT DEATH BLOW CONNECTED!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: ONLY A TWO COUNT!
Rich Russillo: As expected, it’s still early into the match! But that was a WICKED combo by Daryl Kinkade!
Persephone: Just not enough to the get the job done. So, who cares?
James Peters: Daryl grabs Adam by the hair, and stands him back up, directing Adam over to his corner.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Tag is made to Cameron Ella Ava! Cameron enters the ring, and takes Adam away from Daryl, who exits the ring shortly after. BUT ADAM STILL HAS FIGHT LEFT WITHIN HIM, AND EXPLODES OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ON CAMERON!
James Peters: THAT ONE ECHOED THROUGHOUT THE ARENA- BUT CAMERON GRITS THROUGH THE PAIN! BATTLING BACK WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HER OWN, AND BLASTS ADAM WITH A FOREARM! BEFORE BACKING HIM UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: ADAM HANGS ONTO THE ROPES, PREVENTING HIMSELF FROM REBOUNDING BACK INTO THE CLUTCHES OF CAMERON ELLA AVA!
James Peters: CAMERON GROWS IMPATIENT, AND LUNGES TOWARD HIM! BUT ADAM LUCAS DUCKS UNDERNEATH HER ATTEMPT TO GRAB HIM, AND CAMERON SPINS AROUND! GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE ON ADAM!
Rich Russillo: ADAM DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM STRIKE ON CAMERON! CAMERON RETURNS FIRE WITH ONE OF HER OWN! BUT THAT ONLY SEEMED TO HAVE ANGER ADAM LUCAS RATHER THAN HURT HIM!
James Peters: AND ADAM SHOVES CAMERON BACK! CAMERON RESPONDS WITH A SHOVE OF HER OWN, REFUSING TO BE PUSHED AROUND!
Rich Russillo: Adam nods, and begins circling around Cameron-
**TAG!!**
Persephone: Oh, not this terrorist.
James Peters: Welp, payback from earlier! Jake Smith has tagged himself into the match, and demands that Adam exit the ring!
Rich Russillo: Lucas reluctantly does, and it’s turned into Jake Smith versus Cameron Ella Ava!
James Peters: We’ve yet to see Jake do a single thing in this match, so he is fresh. Meanwhile, Cameron hasn’t been in for long herself. Both competitors are relatively fresh, and circle around each other to start off.
Rich Russillo: Both Jake and Cameron meet in the middle with a collar and elbow tie-up! Jake slips behind Cam for a rear waistlock- but Cameron performs a standing switch, applying a rear waistlock of her own!
James Peters: Jake escapes by wringing the arm of Cameron, and gains control of the wrist. Jake YANKS on the arm a few times, trying to pull that shoulder of its socket.
Persephone: If he does, it may lead to a stoppage! So, keep it up!
James Peters: :wtf:
Rich Russillo: Cameron reverses with an arm wringer of her own- BUT JAKE IMMEDIATELY BREAKS THE HOLD WITH A KICK TO THE GUT!
James Peters: Cameron doubles over, and the signature smug expression has formed on Jake’s face, all while fans pour down with boos. But Jake maintains focus, backing Cameron up against the ropes for an irish whip- BUT CAMERON TURNS IT AROUND AT THE LAST MINUTE! WHIPPING JAKE TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: JAKE COMES BOUNCING BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! CAM GETS FLOORED, AND JAKE RUNS OFF THE ROPES! BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A- WHOA! CAMERON ROLLS ONTO HER BELLY, FORCING JAKE TO HURDLE OVER!
James Peters: CAMERON POPS BACK TO HER FEET, AND LEAPFROGS OVER AS JAKE COMES REBOUNDING BACK! JAKE HALTS HIS MOMENTUM BEHIND HER, AND SPINS AROUND TO DELIVER A FOREARM ON CAMERON!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON SPINS AROUND FROM THE IMPACT, AND JAKE GOES FOR A BACK SUPLEX! BUT CAMERON BACKFLIPS ONTO HER FEET! JAKE TURNS AROUND- OOH! KICK TO THE GUT BY CAMERON!
James Peters: FOLLOWED WITH AN IRISH WHIP TO THE CORNER! NO! JAKE COUNTERED! SENDING CAMERON INSTEAD! JAKE CHARGES IN WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW- BUT CAMERON SIDE STEPS OUT THE WAY! CAUSING JAKE TO COLLIDE BACK FIRST WITH THE TURNBUCKLES!
Rich Russillo: NOW, CAMERON CHARGES IN WITH JAKE IN THE CORNER! BUT JAKE GETS HIS BOOT UP! CAMERON SPINS AROUND, STAGGERING TOWARDS THE CENTER! BUT JAKE COMES FROM BEHIND, SENDING CAM TOWARD THE ROPES FOR A…
James Peters: LAST SEDATION! POP-UP POWERBOMB BY JAKE, WHO DROPS INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
Rich Russillo: TOO EARLY FOR A THREE!
Persephone: Too early? This match already feels like it’s gone long enough.
James Peters: Jake pounds the mat in frustration before he pulls Cameron Ella Ava up in a front facelock- CAMERON DRIVES JAKE BACK INTO THE CORNER! BUT ITS THE LAST CORNER SHE WANTS TO BE IN AS ADAM LUCAS TAGS HIMSELF IN!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Jake still has the front facelock applied, and Adam Lucas takes the free shot with a PUNCH TO THE RIB CAGE! Cameron staggers to a nearby corner, and Adam follows her ther- ADAM! M
James Peters: ADAM JUST CHARGED AT DARYL ON THE APRON, AND CATCHES HIM BY SURPRISE WITH A FOREARM! KNOCKING KINKADE OFF! NOW, LUCAS TURNS HIS ATTENTION BACK OVER TO CAM IN THE CORNER! STILL TRYING TO SHAKE THE COBWEBS OUT OF HER HEAD IN THAT CORNER!
Rich Russillo: ADAM LUCAS APPROACHES, AND CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS CAM’S CHEST!
James Peters: Cameron pushes past Adam momentarily, and staggers out of the corner, staying close to the ropes. Adam closes in, and lines her up for ANOTHER knife edge chop to the chest!
Rich Russillo: Those shots continue echoing throughout the arena, and Adam whips a stunned Cameron off the ropes! BUT CAMERON REBOUNDS BACK WITH A CROSSBODY!
James Peters: EXCEPT ADAM LUCAS CATCHES HER! LOOK AT THE STRENGTH FROM HIM AS HE LAUNCHES HER WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM! KIPPING BACK UP TO HIS FEET AFTERWARDS!
Rich Russillo: Fans may not like the new attitude from Adam Lucas, but you have to respect his in-ring ability, which is undeniable.
Persephone: His “ability” puts me to sleep.
James Peters: I feel most wrestling as a whole puts you to sleep.
Persephone: Maybe if the Ava Whore pulled out that whip again, my interest would be slightly piqued.
James Peters: :mjpls: If elitists catered to your interests everyday, they’d already be disqualified.
Rich Russillo: Adam Lucas approaches Cameron, who is writhing in pain from that fallaway slam. Adam stands her up, and hoists Cam onto his shoulder- BUT CAM SLIPS OUT BEHIND HIM! GRABBING ADAM FROM BEHIND WITH A REAR WAISTLOCK-
James Peters: ADAM REVERSES IT! COUNTERING WITH A STANDING SWITCH! BUT CAMERON CONNECTS WITH A HARD BACK ELBOW! BREAKING HER OPPONENTS GRIP!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON RUNS OFF THE ROPES-
**TAG!!**
James Peters: DARYL TAGGED HIMSELF IN WHILE CAM WAS RUNNING OFF THE ROPES! PERHAPS UNBEKNOWNST TO LUCAS, WHO GOES FOR A BACK ELBOW ON CAMERON!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAM DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND WHIPS ADAM TOWARD THE ROPES!
James Peters: CAMERON DROPS DOWN! AND ADAM HURDLES UP AND OVER- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A DROPKICK BY DARYL KINKADE!
Rich Russillo: Beautiful teamwork by Daryl and Cameron, who I think are even surprised they were able to pull that off!
James Peters: JAKE GOES TO INTERJECT! RUSHING INSIDE THE RING- BUT EATS A DROPKICK FROM CAMERON ELLA AVA! THAT DROPKICK SENDS JAKE ROLLING OUT THE RING, AND CAMERON GOES BACK OUT TO HER APRON!
Rich Russillo: Daryl lifts Adam back up, and PLANTS HIM with a body slam! DARYL THEN RUNS TOWARD THE ROPE, AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF FOR A MOONSAULT! PICTURE PERFECT! DARYL HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: TWO COUNT AS ADAM GOT THE SHOULDER UP!
Rich Russillo: Daryl seems annoyed with the resilience from Adam, and tags out to Cameron!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Cameron enters the ring, and both competitors exchange glances before deciding to hit a double team on Adam! DOUBLE IRISH WHIP, AND LUCAS GETS CAUGHT WITH A DOUBLE BACK ELBOW!
Rich Russillo: Daryl and Cameron are managing to actually put their differences aside, albeit reluctantly. They’re still trying to win this match, and mount momentum ahead of King of Elite!
Persephone: Revolutionary tag work! A double back elbow! 😱
James Peters: Cameron drops into the cover on Adam!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO-
James Peters: Wow, Adam Lucas kicks out before the count of two!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Cameron tags back out to Daryl Kinkade, who rushes into the ring! Barely going to allow Adam a second of recovery time!
James Peters: Daryl quickly pulls Adam up, and connects with a SNAP SUPLEX! FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
James Peters: Daryl grabs hold of Adam Lucas, and drags him towards the ropes, hanging him on the middle rope! BEGINNING TO CHOKE HIM ACROSS SAID MIDDLE ROPE AS WELL!
Rich Russillo: REFEREE WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO INTERJECT WITH A FIVE COUNT AS DARYL KINKADE SHOWS NO SIGNS OF RELENTING!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR-
James Peters: DARYL GETS PULLED AWAY BY THE REFEREE! BUT WITH HIS BACK TURNED, CAMERON TAKES ADVANTAGE FROM THE APRON WITH A SUPERKICK ONTO A MIDDLE ROPE-HUNG ADAM LUCAS!
Rich Russillo: ADAM RETURNS TO HIS FEET, AND STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CLUTCHES OF DARYL KINKADE FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! DUMPING HIM HIGH ON BOTH HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS! BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE BY DARYL FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
James Peters: AND JAKE BREAKS IT UP WITH A STOMP TO DARYL’S MIDSECTION! BREAKING THE BRIDGE!
Rich Russillo: The referee ushers Jake Smith back out to the apron as Daryl sits up on the canvas, favoring his abdomen slightly. But shrugs it off in favor of turning his attention back over to Adam Lucas.
James Peters: Daryl pulls Adam back to his feet, and bounces off the ropes before he SWINGS for a clothesline!
Rich Russillo: BUT ADAM DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES! DARYL KEEPS HIS MOMENTUM GOING, REBOUNDING OFF THE OPPOSITE SET!
James Peters: ADAM GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT DARYL DUCKS UNDERNEATH! AGAIN, BOTH COMPETITORS RUN OFF OPPOSITE SETS OF ROPES, AND MEET IN THE MIDDLE WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: WHAT A COLLISION! BOTH MEN GO DOWN!
Rich Russillo: ADAM AND DARYL BEGIN TO STIR, NEEDING TO MAKE A TAG OUT TO THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTNERS!
Persephone: Imagine being in peril, and the only person that can save you is… Jake Smith. :mjlol:
James Peters: JAKE SEEMS READY TO ENTER THIS MATCH! AS DOES CAMERON ELLA AVA!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG IS MADE FROM BOTH SIDES! JAKE ENTERS THE RING! CAMERON ENTERS THE RING!
James Peters: BOTH COMPETITORS CHARGE TOWARD EACH OTHER! BUT JAKE CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! CAMERON SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET! GETTING FLOORED WITH ANOTHER RUNNING CLOTHESLINE BY JAKE!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET AGAIN, AND JAKE BACKS HER AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
James Peters: BUT CAMERON TWISTS HIS ARM, AND GOES FOR A KICK TO THE GUT! BUT JAKE CAUGHT IT! JAKE CAUGHT THE BOOT- HOWEVER, CAMERON TAGS HIM WITH AN ENZIGURI! USING HER FREE LEG!
Rich Russillo: JAKE GOES STUMBLING INTO THE NEARBY CORNER, AND CAMERON MARCHES TOWARD HIM! SENDING JAKE TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!
James Peters: CAMERON COMES CHARGING IN- BUT EATS A BACK ELBOW FOR HER TROUBLES! CAMERON STAGGERS BACK, AND JAKE HOPS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR HELL ABOVE!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON LOOKS TO AVOID THE PANAMA SUNRISE, CHARGING TOWARD JAKE! JAKE LEAPFROGS OVER CAMERON, AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK! KNOCKING HER BACK INTO THE CORNER!
James Peters: DARYL SLIDES IN THE RING, AND GOES FOR A LARIAT! BUT JAKE DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK ON HIM TOO!
Rich Russillo: DARYL STAGGERS BACK INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER OF CAMERON!
(Jake looks at both Cameron and Daryl in opposite corners before shrugging.)
James Peters: JAKE CHARGES AT DARYL WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! THEN CONNECTS WITH ONE ON CAMERON TOO! JAKE CHARGES BACK AT DARYL-
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON CHASES AFTER HIM, UNBEKNOWNST TO JAKE WHO LANDS ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE ON DARYL!
James Peters: AND SIDE STEPS AN INCOMING ATTACK FROM CAMERON! CAMERON ACCIDENTALLY SMASHES DARYL IN THE CORNER WITH A RUNNING FOREARM!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON TURNS AROUND- STARMAKER! NO! CAM PUSHED JAKE OFF, AND INTO ADAM LUCAS WHO SLIDES IN THE RING!
James Peters: BUT JAKE HALTS HIS MOMENTUM AT LAST MINUTE!
Rich Russillo: ADAM THEN SHOVES JAKE OUT THE WAY AS CAMERON CHARGING IN, AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A RIGHT!
James Peters: CAMERON DROPS TO A KNEE- BUT JAKE SPINS ADAM BACK AROUND!
Rich Russillo: I THINK JAKE IS CONFRONTING ADAM ABOUT PUSHING HIM!
Persephone: What a baby. Can’t handle a push.
James Peters: I don’t think Adam was being hostile though! He clearly is trying to just get this match over with- OR NOT! AS HE STRIKES JAKE WITH A RIGHT HAND! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE EXCHANGING BLOWS!
Rich Russillo: OH, CMON! THEY’RE SUPPOSED TO BE PARTNERS!
James Peters: NOT ANYMORE!
(DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE JUST SIGNALED FOR THE BELL! HAVING LOST CONTROL OF THIS ONE!
James Peters: THE MATCH HAS BEEN THROWN OUT, BUT I DONT THINK EITHER OF THESE MEN CARE!
Rich Russillo: ADAM DRIVES JAKE OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SPEAR! BOTH TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE!
James Peters: BUT QUICKLY ARE BACK TO THEIR FEET! EXCHANGING BLOWS ONCE AGAIN! ITS TURNED INTO A FULL BLOWN HOCKEY FIGHT BETWEEN THOSE TWO!
(Cameron rises to her feet, and takes notice of the commotion ringside until Daryl Kinkade positions himself by her, slowly putting the pieces together himself before Cameron spins around-)
Rich Russillo: WHOA! CAMERON JUST LEVELED DARYL WITH A WONDER WOMAN PUNCH!
James Peters: I ALREADY SAID EARLIER! THE TENSION WAS STILL THERE! IT WAS BOUND TO BOIL OVER BETWEEN THESE TWO AS WELL!
Persephone: Finally things have become a little interesting!
Rich Russillo: DARYL STUMBLES BACK INTO THE CORNER, AND CAMERON BEGINS UNLOADING WITH STOMPS!
James Peters: BUT ON THE OUTSIDE, JAKE HAS CAUGHT ADAM WITH A KNEE TO THE GUT, AND GOES TO SEND HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
Rich Russillo: BUT ADAM COUNTERS, SENDING JAKE SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
James Peters: ADAM ROLLS JAKE BACK INSIDE, AND HOPS TO THE APRON, LINING HIM UP FOR A BUCKSHOT LARIAT!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAKE DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE EQUALISER, AND ROLLS OUT THE RING! BACKING UP THE RAMP! MUCH TO THE DISMAY OF ADAM LUCAS!
James Peters: ALONG WITH THE FANS, WHO WERE HOPING TO SEE JAKE’S HEAD GET TAKEN OFF!
Persephone: Hell, I was too. I hate this fucker!
(Jake backpedals up the ramp as Adam Lucas stares a hole into him, furious. Cameron lets up on her assault of Daryl Kinkade in the corner, and turns around, taking notice of Jake on the stage area, laughing at all three.)
James Peters: Jake manages to escape tonight, but there’ll be no escape at King of Elite as these four compete in a fatal four way!
(Jake continues laughing on the stage area as Cameron, Adam, and even Daryl looks on with disgust from the corner as he remains on a knee while the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where Jake Smith, Cameron Ella Ava, Adam Lucas and Daryl Kinkade face off in a fatal four way for number one contendership for the EAW World Championship.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a shot of the Pinnacle Bank Arena as the crowd inside of the arena murmurs in excitement for what’s to come. It’s not long before they’re met with the sounds of ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen blasting through the arena speakers, as it elicits a mixed reaction primarily dominated by boos. The camera then goes over to the stage to show Dr. Bethany Blue as she is seen stepping out from the backstage area. She has a serious expression on her face, one filled with determination as she takes a moment to scan around her before then beginning to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, here comes Dr. Bethany Blue, and just a week before King of Elite, you can see that she’s more than ready for what’s at hand when she comes face-to-face with Octavia. It’s going to be one hell of a grudge match, that’s for sure, and if we know anything, we know that they’re going to tear each other apart.
James Peters: After everything that has gone down these past couple of weeks, there is certainly no love lost between these two. It’s grown beyond just helping out EAW Hall of Famer Cleopatra to making sure that they get the better of each other. Now Bethany is making her way to the ring as she seems to have some thoughts on the subject matter at hand.
Persephone: Ugh, why do I feel like this is going to be another one of her lectures about why she’s the “best wrestler” or whatever? Can’t Octavia just come out here and bash her face in already?
(Bethany makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she enters into the ring. She poses for a moment before then heading over and taking a microphone from the timekeeper’s area. ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ then begins to fade out as she takes a moment to compose her thoughts before raising her microphone to her mouth to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: You know, I’ve seen and dealt with a lot of things during my time in EAW. Injuries, egos, people thinking they’re bigger than this business, hell, I’ve even dealt with people who think they can cheat death itself. But Octavia? She’s a special case. See, Octavia, you’ve got a lot of problems. I’m not here to play therapist or figure out all the reasons why you’re so damn bitter and angry, but the one thing that’s crystal clear is that you’re in over your head. Last week, you ran your mouth about me being irrelevant, about Cleopatra being a fraud, and about how you were going to teach us some kind of lesson at King of Elite. But if there’s one thing you should know, the last thing I’d be intimidated by is some vanilla newcomer who thinks that she can make a cheap buck off of me. Your words don’t scare me, and what certainly doesn’t scare me are these little sneak attacks that you’ve tried to pull off. Nothing you’ve done has gotten the job done, the only thing that it’s done is piss me off.
Dr. Bethany Blue: You saw firsthand what happens when you get in the ring with me. You’ve seen what I’ve done to people during the duration of my career, and let me say that it’s not for the faint of heart. I’ve come with a vengeance, and it’s not boded well for the person who I’m standing across the ring from, and what you’re not going to do is stand here and act like you’re some sort of exception to the rule. You don’t have what it takes to put me down, and you’re not going to prove me otherwise because you’re incapable of doing so. I get it, you’ve got your issues with Cleopatra, and that’s fine. But you made one fatal mistake when you thought you could come after me for helping someone who came to me. Octavia, you don’t know what you’ve gotten yourself into. I’m not your sister, I’m not someone who’s just going to sit back and let you run your mouth or try to make a name for yourself at my expense. You’ve bitten off way more than you can chew, and you’re going to find out exactly what happens when you mess with someone like me.
(Bethany pauses as she lowers her microphone down to the ground, the crowd reacting loudly to what she has to say. Before she can continue, though, ‘Just Close Your Eyes’ by Waterproof Blonde is then heard beginning to play through the arena speakers. The crowd then begins to erupt into boos as the camera goes over from the ring to the stage to show Cleopatra as she makes her way out from the backstage area with a displeased expression on her face. She eyes Bethany inside the ring before she then begins to make her way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Well, here comes Octavia, and it was only a matter of time before she responded to what Bethany had to say about her. Even though she’s only had a handful of matches in this company since her arrival, she has shown just how skilled she is and how relentless she will continue to be.
James Peters: Bethany is only the first person to incur her wrath, and if things go right, next week she’s going to walk into King of Elite and handle business before moving on to whatever happens to be next for her in her career. All I can say is she has high ambitions, but right now she has something to say as she confronts Bethany here tonight.
Persephone: Damn, she doesn’t have that lead pipe in her hand. I wanted her to bash Bethany upside the head with it, that would make up for how boring this situation is.
(Octavia makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she enters into the ring. She heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Just Close Your Eyes’ then begins to come to a close. Approaching Bethany, she takes a moment before then beginning to speak.)
Octavia: You know what’s funny, Bethany? I expected this. I expected you to come out here, puff your chest out, and run your mouth about how I’m “in over my head” and how I’ve “bitten off more than I can chew.” You say that you’re not scared of me? That’s good on you, you’re entitled to believe what you want to believe, but what I’m going to say is that I’m not scared of you, far from it. People may think that I have a reason to, but I never will because you will never beat me. Last week, you said you’re the “best wrestler” on this brand, but what exactly are you basing that on? Old glory days? Faded memories of when you were relevant? Bethany, you’re living in the past, and that’s going to be your downfall.
Octavia: You got a little taste of what I’m capable of, but let me tell you right now: you haven’t seen anything yet. What I’ve already done to you will be absolutely nothing compared to what I have in store for you when next week rolls around and you finally have to face the consequences of your actions inside of this ring. The funny thing about all of this is that you believe, even for a moment, that you’re ready for this. Do you think just because of the wars that you’ve been through, because you’ve faced the worst that EAW has to offer, that you’re prepared? You don’t have a clue what’s coming. You had a choice. You could’ve stayed out of this. You could’ve kept your nose out of my business and let Cleopatra deal with the consequences of her actions. But no, you just had to play the hero. You just had to stick your neck out for her, and now? That’s on you. Whatever happens to you at King of Elite is your fault. You opened the door, and I’m going to slam it shut on your pathetic little career.
(Bethany listens intently, taking a moment to compose herself and keep calm, she quickly begins to speak up before Octavia can continue.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: You’re proud of yourself, aren’t you? Do you think this little attitude of yours, this “whatever it takes” mentality, is going to get you anywhere in this company? Let me tell you something, Octavia. There are a lot of things you’re going to come to regret very soon, and stepping into the ring with me is one of them. If you want a good career here, this? This was the worst way you could’ve started it. You’re young, you’re talented, and you’re full of potential. But instead of building a career the right way, you’ve decided to play the role of the entitled brat who thinks she can skip the line and make a name for herself by taking shortcuts and tearing others down. Let me give you some free advice because Lord knows you could use it. That attitude? It’s going to get you nowhere. And if you keep this up, your career is going to end before it even begins.
Octavia: You don’t get it, do you? I don’t care about your advice, I don’t care about your career, and I sure as hell don’t care about Cleopatra’s so-called “legacy.” I’m not here to make friends, and I’m not here to earn anyone’s respect. I’m here to destroy anyone who stands in my way, and that includes you.
(Octavia steps even closer to Bethany, their faces just inches apart now.)
Octavia: At King of Elite, I’m not just going to beat you, Bethany, I’m going to break you. I’m sending you to the morgue with Cleopatra. And when I’m done, you’ll wish you had stayed out of my business.
(The crowd reacts loudly to this as Bethany takes a couple of steps back, trying to keep herself calm for a moment as she shakes her head in disappointment. But after some time…)
Rich Russillo: AND HERE WE GO! BETHANY JUST LAUNCHED HERSELF AT OCTAVIA AND IS BEGINNING TO SLAM FISTS REPEATEDLY AGAINST HER FACE! A BRAWL HAS ENSUED BETWEEN THE BOTH OF THEM RIGHT NOW, AND THIS IS ABSOLUTE CHAOS!
James Peters: OCTAVIA HAS DROPPED BETHANY DOWN TO THE GROUND AND IS BEGINNING TO CONNECT WITH RAPID-FIRE PUNCHES STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! BUT BETHANY QUICKLY FLIPS HER AROUND AS SHE BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH SOME OF THEIR OWN! WHO’S GOING TO STOP THIS?!
Persephone: I’ll give you a clue: the people who ruin the fun all the time, security.
Rich Russillo: SECURITY IS RUSHING DOWN AND RIPPING BETHANY OFF OF OCTAVIA! OCTAVIA IS TRYING TO ATTACK BETHANY, BUT SHE’S BEING HELD BACK! BOTH OF THEM ARE TRYING TO GET TO EACH OTHER AS THEY SHOUT AT BOTH OF THEM!
Octavia: (Off-Mic) YOU’RE DEAD! AT KING OF ELITE, I’M ENDING YOU!
Dr. Bethany Blue: (Off-Mic) NOT IF I GET TO YOU FIRST, BITCH!
(Bethany and Octavia are being escorted to different places as it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for cheap marijuana featuring Corey Hale.)
(The camera goes to ringside as ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura is heard playing in the background. The Unified Tag Team Champions, Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley go take their seats by the commentary table. But on the opposing side are Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko, who made their entrances prior, and jaw jack with the champs.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE WELCOME AKARI KIYOKO AND DAMIEN KUTCHER, AS WELL AS THE EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS… HALSEY NEEL AND PANDORA PAISLEY… BRITISH INVASION!
(Halsey and Pandora raise their titles high, taunting Kutcher and Kiyoko before sitting down, and both Kutcher and Akari reluctantly doing the same thing on their side before the camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones plays to a positive reaction from fans, and Selina Retes makes her way onto the stage, flashing her signature pose before staying put to await the arrival of her partner. From there, ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole blares throughout the arena, and plays out “The Princess.” Candice stands side-by-side with Selina, and the two bump fists before marching down to the ring, keeping note of their rivals being ringside.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 247 pounds… THE TEAM OF SELINA REYES AND CANDICE BLAIR!!
James Peters: While Selina and Candice are putting on a brave face at this moment, I refuse to believe there isn’t slight worry about having two teams ringside like this.
Rich Russillo: Two teams that Candice and Selina have not endeared themselves to in the slightest.
Persephone: Don’t be surprised if this match has some sorta fuckery with it.
Rich Russillo: I imagine their guards are already up, so maybe its best the two teams stay outta this one, and simply enjoy a closer view.
(“The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) plays to a mixed reaction from fans as KASAI makes her way onto the stage area, awaiting the arrival of her partner. ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies blares throughout the arena, and Ms. Extreme brushes past KASAI, causing KASAI to grow a bit irritated after they bumped shoulders. Camille barely pays attention to her partner while sauntering down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: And their opponents! At a combined weight of 285 pounds… THE TEAM OF KASAI AND MS. EXTREME!
James Peters: I mean, Selina and Candice have two other teams to worry about ringside. KASAI and Ms. Extreme?
Rich Russillo: Each other. Can they coexist in this big team match up?
James Peters: I don’t know, but I guess we’ll have to find out as the referee signals for the bell.
(The referee signals to the bell as both Reyes and KASAI start things off.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Alright, so the bell has rung, and we are underway! It’ll be Selina Reyes starting things off against KASAI! Both women exit their respective corners, and begin circling one another… until a collar and elbow tie-up takes place in the center!
Rich Russillo: Selina gets the upper hand early with a standing side headlock on KASAI, and wrenches on the hold as Ms. Extreme watches on from the apron with general apathy.
Persephone: Her and me both.
James Peters: Selina scores with a side headlock takedown, grounding her opponent! But KASAI uses her legs to escape with a headscissors, and tightens her hold around the head and neck area of Reyes!
Rich Russillo: But Selina moves to a front neck bridge, and performs a headstand before… BOUNCING BACK TO HER FEET! Wow, that was impressive by Reyes!
James Peters: But KASAI scrambles to a knee, creating her distance from Selina before a follow up could be done! Selina stands her ground in the center, and welcomes KASAI to join her.
Rich Russillo: KASAI’s never been one to back down from a challenge, and rises to her feet before circling around Reyes again. Both women meet in the middle with another collar and elbow tie-up! This time, KASAI backs Selina into the corner, overpowering her opponent!
James Peters: KASAI keeps Selina pinned in the corner momentarily before the referee gets in between the two, wanting a clean break from both women… which he gets!
Rich Russillo: OOH! SPOKE TOO SOON AS KASAI CAUGHT SELINA WITH AN OPEN-HANDED CHOP TO THE CHEST AS HER ARMS WERE STILL UP, SHOWING THE REF THERE WAS NO CONTACT!
James Peters: AND KASAI TOOK FULL ADVANTAGE!
Persephone: Jesus, that chop was loud.
Rich Russillo: AND SELINA IS FEELING THE EFFECTS IN THAT CORNER BEFORE GOES TO IRISH WHIP HER TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE! HOWEVER, SELINA GOES UP AND OVER KASAI IN THE CORNER, AND KEEPS HER MOMENTUM GOING AS SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: KASAI SPINS AROUND, AND GOES TO HALT SELINA’S MOMENTUM WITH A CLOTHESLINE- BUT SELINA DUCKS UNDERNEATH! KASAI THEN TRIES TO CATCH HER WITH A BACK ELBOW AS SHE COMES REBOUNDING BACK AGAIN-
Rich Russillo: BUT SELINA SAW IT COMING, AND STILL MANAGED TO DUCK UNDERNEATH IT! BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES A THIRD TIME FOR A TILT-A-WHIRL HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN!
James Peters: KASAI IS QUICKLY BACK TO HER FEET, BUT SO IS SELINA TO KEEP APPLYING THE PRESSURE! LEANING KASAI UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: SELINA DROPS DOWN, FORCING KASAI TO HURDLE OVER! SELINA POPS TO HER FEET AS KASAI COMES RUNNING OFF THE ROPES AGAIN FOR A LEAPFROG-
James Peters: BUT KASAI HALTS HER MOMENTUM BEHIND SELINA, WHO SPINS AROUND, AND SHOOTS FOR A CLOTHESLINE ON THE MAD HUNTRESS!
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI REVERSED IT WITH AN ARM-TRAP NECKBREAKER! SELINA SITS UP, FAVORING THE BACK OF HER HEAD AND NECK BEFORE KASAI TAGS OUT TO MS. EXTREME ON THE APRON!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: CAMILLE ENTERS THE RING, AND WATCHES SELINA FROM THE CORNER AS SHE BEGINS STIRRING BACK TO HER FEET! MS. EXTREME CHARGES IN- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A DROP TOE HOLD BY SELINA!
Rich Russillo: CAMILLE FACEPLANTED, AND SELINA FLOATS OVER INTO A GROUNDED FRONT FACELOCK! CAMILLE TRIES TO ROLL OUT OF IT, BUT SELINA KEEPS THE HOLD TACKED ON! FORCING MS. EXTREME TO FIND ANOTHER WAY!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME POWERS BACK TO HER FEET IN THE FRONT FACELOCK, AND BACKS SELINA INTO THE CORNER WHERE CANDICE BLAIR TAGS HERSELF IN!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: BLAIR ENTERS THE RING, AND CLUBS CAMILLE ACROSS THE BACK, CAUSING SELINA TO RELEASE HER HOLD!
James Peters: Camille arches her back in pain before Candice directs her to the center for a SNAP SUPLEX! CANDICE FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
James Peters: It’ll take more than that to put away Ms. Extreme, and I think Candice knew it herself. She knows exactly what her sister is capable of at this point, and I imagine there’s a mutual love between the two, but a competitive spirit as well!
Rich Russillo: You’re exactly right. These two aren’t gonna let their sisterhood stand in the way of victory!
James Peters: Candice lifts Ms. Extreme back to her feet, and keeps hold of her while reaching out to Selina for a tag!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Tag is made! Candice backs Ms. Extreme against the ropes for a double irish whip! FOLLOWED BY A DOUBLE BACK ELBOW! FLOORING CAMILLE!
James Peters: I like that Candice and Selina are already beginning to work as a team!
Rich Russillo: It’s not like we haven’t seen it before. These two did work together before to leave the Unified Tag Team Champs laying in the ring, which… has to still be fresh on their minds as they ringside for this match.
James Peters: Pandora and Halsey haven’t taken that scowl off their faces throughout this match.
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme sits up after being hit with that double back elbow, but Selina lays her back down for a cover!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICKOUT!
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme kicks out, but is being forced to exert energy early on, which will only serve to further wear her down!
James Peters: Selina lifts Camille back to her feet, and directs her towards the corner again! Selina WRINGS the arm of Ms. Extreme before reaching out to her sister, Candice Blair!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Candice tags in, and climbs to the top rope as Selina maintains control of the arm in a wristlock! Candice dives down with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE! DOUBLE AXE HANDLE ON THE ARM!
James Peters: Ms. Extreme favors her arm momentarily before Candice instantly looks to capitalize, dragging her to the center for a BACK SUPLEX! CANDICE MAKES THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme stays alive!
Persephone: Hooray.
James Peters: Candice Blair REFUSES to let up, however! If it isn’t the frequent tags in and out, it’s an immediate rear chinlock! Wearing her opponent down further!
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme grits through the pain, and powers back to her feet where she delivers some shots to the body! BREAKING the grip of Candice Blair before she runs off the ropes!
James Peters: CANDICE DROPS DOWN- BUT INSTEAD OF HURDLE OVER, MS. EXTREME HALTS HER MOMENTUM, AND DROPS DOWN FOR A GROUNDED SIDE HEADLOCK ON CANDICE— CANDICE! CANDICE ROLLS CAMILLE THROUGH ONTO BOTH SHOULDERS FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO-
Rich Russillo: CANDICE TRIED PULLING A FAST ONE OVER HER SISTER, BUT CAMILLE KICKED OUT, AND ROLLED BACK INTO POSITION ON THAT GROUNDED SIDE HEADLOCK! BUT CANDICE IMMEDIATELY IS RETURNING BACK TO HER FEET!
James Peters: STILL, MS. EXTREME HAS THAT SIDE HEADLOCK APPLIED, EVEN AS THEY’RE STANDING, AND CANDICE TRIES TO MUSCLE HER WAY OUT OF IT! HOISTING MS. EXTREME UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX-
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMILLE SAW IT COMING, AND SLITHERS DOWN THE BACK FOR A SUNSET FLIP! HOWEVER, CANDICE REMAINS STANDING! STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN HER BALANCE AS CAMILLE DESPERATELY TRIES PULLING HER DOWN INTO THAT SUNSET FLIP PINFALL ATTEMPT!
James Peters: BUT CANDICE DROPS DOWN, SITTING ON CANDICE’S CHEST, AND REACHING BACK TO HOOK BOTH LEGS!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWW-
Rich Russillo: KASAI! KASAI ENTERS THE RING, AND ROLLS CANDICE BACK INTO A SUNSET FLIP COVER BY MS. EXTREME! FORCEFULLY SHIFTING THE MOMENTUM OF THIS MATCH!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: BOTH MS. EXTREME AND CANDICE ROLL THROUGH TO THEIR FEET! MEANWHILE, SELINA HAS ENTERED THE RING, AND RUSHES KASAI WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! CANDICE WITH A KICK TO THE GUT AS WELL ON MS. EXTREME!
Rich Russillo: SELINA WHIPS KASAI TOWARD THE ROPES- BUT KASAI COUNTERS AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING SELINA TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD!
James Peters: SELINA HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, STOPPING HERSELF FROM REBOUNDING BACK, AND KASAI CHARGES IN AS A RESULT! BUT GETS SENT UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BACK BODY DROP BY SELINA, SENDING KASAI TO THE OUTSIDE!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE THEN CALLS SELINA OVER, AND PLACES THE GROGGY CAMILLE IN THE CENTER! MS. EXTREME IS STRUGGLING TO STAND CURRENTLY, BUT BOTH SELINA AND CANDICE RUN OFF OPPOSITE SETS OF ROPES FOR A CLOTHESLINE FROM BOTH SIDES!
James Peters: BUT BOTH CANDICE AND SELINA SMASH INTO EACH OTHER INSTEAD WITH CLOTHESLINES! NEITHER CAN STAND STRAIGHT, AND MS. EXTREME STANDS CANDICE UPRIGHT FOR A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE STAGGERS TO HER CORNER, AND MS. EXTREME GETS RID OF SELINA, SENDING HER OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! MS. EXTREME THEN CLOSES IN ON CANDICE, AND IRISH WHIPS HER TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME BARRELS IN WITH A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH, AND LAUNCHES CANDICE TO THE CENTER WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: CAMILLE RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET IN THE CORNER, AND HAS CANDICE IN HER SIGHTS! STALKING HER SISTER FROM THE CORNER AS SHE BEGINS STIRRING- WAIT! KASAI TAGS HERSELF IN!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: RIGHT AS MS. EXTREME WAS MOUNTING MOMENTUM IN THIS MATCH, KASAI PUTS IT TO AN END EARLY!
(KASAI rushes into the ring, going to capitalize on a weakened Candice- but Ms. Extreme grabs her by the arm, stopping that from happening.)
Rich Russillo: Uh-oh, trouble in paradise.
Persephone: This was only a matter of time! Now, FIGHT!
(Both KASAI and Ms. Extreme stare a hole into each other briefly, and the tension is there. But both women are able to snap out of it for now, and turn their attention over towards Candice, who rises to a knee in the center.)
Rich Russillo: I… guess not.
Persephone: Oh, BROTHER. Forget this stupid tag match! Just fight already!
James Peters: Luckily, both Camille and KASAI snapped out of it, getting reminded there’s a match to win, and even look to work together as KASAI stands Candice up fully for a SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE GUT!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE IS DOUBLED OVER, AND CAMILLE GOES TO RUN OFF THE ROPES FOR A- NO! MS. EXTREME GOES FLYING UP AND OVER AS SELINA LOW BRIDGED THE TOP ROPE, GETTING REVENGE FOR CAMILLE DUMPING HER OUT PREVIOUSLY!
James Peters: KASAI GOES TO MARCH TOWARDS CANDICE ON THE APRON- BUT CANDICE GRABS KASAI FROM BEHIND WITH A REAR WAISTLOCK, AND BOUNCES HER OFF THE ROPES WITH A O’CONNOR ROLL- ENZIGURI!
Rich Russillo: STEP-UP ENZIGURI BY SELINA ONTO KASAI AS SHE GETS ROLLED UP FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL BY CANDICE!
James Peters: CAMILLE! CAMILLE SLIDES IN THE RING, AND CHARGES CANDICE WITH A CLOTHESLINE- BUT CANDICE CATCHES HER WITH A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! BRIDGING A COVER ON BOTH CAMILLE AND KASAI!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
James Peters: KICKOUT!
Rich Russillo: BOTH KASAI AND MS. EXTREME ROLL OUT ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE RING, ATTEMPTING TO CREATE SEPARATION AFTER THEY WERE ALMOST BESTED THERE BY CANDICE!
James Peters: SELINA IS ON THE APRON, AND STALKS MS. EXTREME RINGSIDE BEFORE RUNNING OFF WITH A SOMERSAULT SENTON ONTO CAMILLE! MEANWHILE, BACK INSIDE THE RING! CANDICE RUNS OFF THE ROPES, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A BASEBALL SLIDE ON KASAI!
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI SIDESTEPS IT! KASAI SIDESTEPPED THE BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK, AND SLIDES IN THE RING, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES FOR MOMENTUM HERSELF!
Persephone: Of course, nothing interesting happens as Candice slides back in.
James Peters: CANDICE SLIDES IN THE RING, GOING TO INTERCEPT KASAI- WHO TRIED TO TAKE CANDICE DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! BUT CANDICE DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND KNIFE EDGE CHOPS KASAI ACROSS HER CHEST!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE BACKS KASAI AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP, BOUNCING HER OFF! CANDICE DROPS DOWN, FORCING KASAI TO HURDLE OVER!
James Peters: BUT MS. EXTREME HOPS UP ON THE APRON, AND BLIND TAGS HERSELF IN WHILE KASAI WAS REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: PERHAPS UNBEKNOWNST TO CANDICE, WHO POPS BACK TO HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: LEAPFROG BY CANDIC- CAUGHT! CANDICE GOT CAUGHT OUT OF MID AIR, AND ONTO THE SHOULDERS OF KASAI FOR A FIREMANS CARRY! MS. EXTREME ENTERS THE RING, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A FIREMAN CARRY FLAPJACK, CLAYMORE KICK COMBO!
James Peters: THAT CLAYMORE HIT CANDICE SQUARE ON THE SIDE OF HER HEAD, AND CAMILLE RUSHES INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
Persephone: On the bright side, Candice had no brains to scramble.
James Peters: Oh, cmon!
Persephone: What? It’s true.
James Peters: :cmon:
Rich Russillo: Persephone’s comments aside, Candice just showcased her resilence, having enough wherewithal to kickout of that!
James Peters: Camille pounds the mat in slight frustration, but stands Candice up, and directs her to the corner, slamming Candice FACE FIRST off the top turnbuckle!
Rich Russillo: Camille whips Candice Blair to the opposite corner, and charges in with a running FOREARM! THIS TIME, MS. EXTREME SNAPMARES CANDICE DOWN TO THE CANVAS, AND CHARGES IN WITH A RUNNING SINGLE LEG DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF BLAIR’S HEAD!
James Peters: COVER IS MADE, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: SELINA! SELINA INTERJECTS HERSELF, AND PULLS CAMILLE OFF THE COVER BY HER ANKLE BEFORE HEADING OUT TO THE OUTSIDE AS CAMILLE GOES AFTER HER!
Rich Russillo: I MEAN, KASAI HAD INTERJECTED HERSELF ILLEGALLY EARLIER! SELINA IS ONLY REPAYING THE FAVOR!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME TURNS HER ATTENTION BACK OVER TO CANDICE, AND SLASHES HER ACROSS THE CHEST WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! CANDICE STAGGERS BACK AGAINST THE ROPES, AND MS. EXTREME TAGS OUT TO KASAI!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: CAMILLE HOOKS BOTH OF CANDICE’S ARMS BEHIND HER BACK, GIVING KASAI THE FREE SHOT, WHICH SHE CHOOSES TO TAKE WITH A SHOT TO THE MIDSECTION!
James Peters: CANDICE DOUBLES OVER AS MS. EXTREME EXITS TO THE APRON, AND KASAI STANDS HER UP FOR A SHOOT KICK TO THE CHEST! CANDICE STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CORNER, AND KASAI CLOSES IN!
Rich Russillo: NOW, LOOK AT THIS! KASAI IS LIGHTING HER OPPONENT UP WITH REPEATED SHOOT KICKS TO THE CHEST IN THAT CORNER!
James Peter: THE REFEREE PRIES KASAI AWAY FROM CANDICE AFTER AN UNRELENTING ASSAULT, AND KASAI TAGS BACK OUT TO MS. EXTREME, UTILIZING TACTICS FROM SELINA AND CANDICE’S SIDE NOW!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: KASAI RUSHES IN FOR A SLIDING D ONTO CANDICE, AND SLITHERS OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE AS MS. EXTREME FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A HESITATION DROPKICK! CAMILLE ROLLS CANDICE OUT OF THE CORNER FOR A COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
James Peters: CANDICE BLAIR MANAGES TO KICKOUT!
Rich Russillo: BUT MS. EXTREME IMMEDIATELY STANDS HER UP, AND- OOH! CANDICE BLAIR IS FIGHTING BACK WITH ALTERNATING SHOTS TO THE BODY! WEAKENING MS. EXTREME’S GRIP!
James Peters: CANDICE EXPLODES WITH A FOREARM, STUNNING HER SISTER BEFORE SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES! CANDICE WENT FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT CAMILLE TRAPS THE ARM FOR A SPINNING NECKBREAKER!
Rich Russillo: TWIST OF FATE ON CANDICE!
Persephone: You’d think she’d have that move scouted. You know, being that she’s her SISTER!
James Peters: Mistakes can happen, Persephone.
Persephone: Whatever.
James Peters: WELL, CANDICE BLAIR IS REELING AFTER THAT NECKBREAKER CONNECTED, AND MS. EXTREME CRAWLS INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Rich Russillo: CANDICE BLAIR EXPLODES OUT THE COVER, BUT IS GONNA NEED A TAG FROM SELINA VERY SOON!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Well, Camille stands Candice back up, and leans her up against the ropes with a STIFF EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! JACKING THE JAW OF HER OPPONENT!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME WHIPS CANDICE OFF THE ROPES, AND CANDICE RUNS RIGHT INTO A DROPKICK! BEAUTIFUL DROPKICK BY MS. EXTREME! COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
Persephone: Unfortunately, Candice Blair kicks out.
James Peters: Ms. Extreme tags out to KASAI-
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Things are about to go from bad to worse for Candice Blair!
Rich Russillo: KASAI enters the ring, and goes to hit a double back suplex on Candice- BUT CANDICE BACKFLIPS OUT OF IT! LANDING ON HER FEET! KASAI AND MS. EXTREME TURN AROUND, AND GET CAUGHT WITH A DOUBLE HURRICANRANA BY CANDICE!
James Peters: CANDICE THEN LEAPS FOR THE TAT OUT TO SELINA ON THE APRON!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG IS MADE! SELINA SCALES TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS KASAI RETURNS TO HER FEET! DIVING CROSSBODY ONTO KASAI! SELINA HOLDS IT FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: KASAI KICKS OUT! SELINA RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET AS CAMILLE APPROACHES WITH A KICK TO THE GUT- NO, WAIT! SELINA CAUGHT IT, AND SPINS MS. EXTREME AROUND FOR A POISONRANA! POISONRANA BY SELINA!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME ROLLS OUT THE RING, AND SELINA TURNS AROUND- OOH! RIGHT INTO A SPINNING BACK KICK FROM KASAI! FOLLOWED BY A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST, JOLTING HER UPRIGHT!
James Peters: KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND SHOOTS FOR A CLOTHESLINE ON SELINA! BUT SELINA COUNTERS WITH A SPANISH FLY!
Rich Russillo: CORRECTION, PUNJABI FLY BY SELINA!
James Peters: REYES IS FIRED UP, AND DRAGS KASAI CLOSER TO THE CORNER!
Persephone: What could she possibly be going for now.
Rich Russilo: SELINA HAS BROUGHT KASAI CLOSER IN DROP ZONE DISTANCE, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! SELINA DIVES OFF-
James Peters: BUT KASAI QUICKLY MOVES OUT THE WAY! SELINA WAS PREPARED THOUGH, AND ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET BEFORE SPINNING AROUND-
Rich Russillo: CTE! KASAI SHOT OUT THE CORNER LIKE A BULLET WITH THAT KINSHASA KNEE STRIKE! SELINA MIGHT BE OUT OF IT, AND KASAI SPINS AROUND, KNOCKING CANDICE BLAIR OFF THE APRON WITH A FOREARM!
James Peters: CANDICE IS DOWN! SELINA IS ROCKED! AND KASAI TAGS OUT TO CAMILLE, LOOKING TO CLOSE THIS ONE OUT HERE!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG! CAMILLE IS LEGAL!
(Camille enters the ring, and passes by KASAI who begins laughing behind her as Camille reaches down to grab Selina-)
James Peters: URAI’S CURSE!
Rich Russillo: SKULL KICK FROM BEHIND! MS. EXTREME NEVER SAW IT COMING!
James Peters: CAMILLE DROPS TO ALL FOURS WITH SELINA, AND KASAI IS LEAVING THE RING!
Rich Russillo: IT APPEARS THAT HER WORK HERE IS DONE!
Persephone: She could have done this way earlier, ya know?
James Peters: WELL, KASAI HAS PICKED HER SPOT TO BE NOW, AND IS LEAVING THE ARENA!
Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE, SELINA IS STARTING TO COME TO, AND SCRAMBLES TO PULL MS. EXTREME IN FOR AN… ORYX AWAKENING! STYLES CLASH BY SELINA REYES, AND SHE ROLLS MS. EXTREME ONTO HER SHOULDERS FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNERS… SELINA REYES AND CANDICE BLAIR!
(‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones blares throughout the arena, but Selina is unable to savor her victory as while still holding Ms. Extreme in the cover, she notices Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko have already sprung into action ringside-)
James Peters: YOU HAD TO KNOW THIS WAS COMING!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN AND AKARI HAVE SAT IDLY BY FOR TOO LONG! THEY ARE SPRINGING INTO ACTION NOW! STOMPING CANDICE BLAIR OUT RINGSIDE!
James Peters: SELINA HURRIES TO RELEASE THE COVER, AND SOARS THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE ONTO BOTH MEN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!
Rich Russillo: AKARI SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND SELINA BRINGS THE FIGHT TO HIM WITH FOREARM AFTER FOREARM!
James Peters: BUT DAMIEN KUTCHER INTERJECTS HIMSELF, BLINDSIDING SELINA! NOW, BOTH MEN ARE GOING TO WORK ON THE ORYX QUEEN-
Rich Russillo: WAIT! PANDORA PAISLEY AND HALSEY NEEL RUN OVER! GETTING INVOLVED!
Persephone: Oh, great…
James Peters: PANDORA PULLS DAMIEN OFF THE ATTACK, AND CONNECTS WITH MULTIPLE RIGHT HANDS TO HIM!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE! CANDICE ASSAULTS PANDORA, BACKING HER UP THE RAMP WITH RIGHT HANDS! MEANWHILE, HALSEY BATS AKARI AWAY WITH A RIGHT, AND TURNS HER ATTENTION TO SELINA!
(Damien Kutcher runs over to Akari, and the two begin rushing towards the back, getting out of dodge as Selina, Candice, Pandora, and Halsey keep brawling, forgetting about them in the chaos.)
James Peters: AKARI AND DAMIEN ARE RETREATING!
Rich Russillo: YOU GOTTA REMEMBER, AKARI IS IN THE MAIN EVENT TONIGHT! DAMIEN KUTCHER LIKELY TRYING TO PRESERVE HIS PARTNER!
James Peters: BUT SECURITY ARE RUNNING OUT, AND LOOKING TO SEPARATE THIS THING BEFORE IT FULLY OUT OF CONTROL!
Rich Russillo: PRYING THE TWO TEAMS APART!
James Peters: AND I DONT KNOW, IM WITH THE AUDIENCE! LET THEM FIGHT!
(Security continues prying the teams apart as the camera fades elsewhere with the crowd adamant they let them fight.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where the Empress of Elite finals match between Bea Valentine and Daniella Atlas will take place.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues forward as ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan blasts through the P.A. system as Bea Valentine makes her entrance here tonight to a positive reaction from fans in attendance as she makes her entrance. She looks to be quite a bit more confident than before as she looks to be wearing her casual get-up as she makes her way down the aisle and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME… THE “TRANSIENT”…BEA VALENTINE!!!
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine makes her entrance here tonight at Voltage, and we can’t be too surprised that she is in a much better, more confident mood following her win against KASAI last week on Voltage to advance to the finals of the Empress of Elite tournament. Bea has defeated the likes of Skyler Swain, Selina Reyes, and now the woman that ended up taking Gloria from her hands in KASAI, and now Bea is one step away from becoming Empress of Elite.
James Peters: For sure, Rich, Bea has stated that this tournament is all or nothing for her. If she doesn’t win this, it’s not a success, it’s a failure if she isn’t the one with the crowd on her head and the title opportunity that can come from winning King of Elite. We saw what Bea did on Dynasty as she confronted the woman that she was facing in the finals, Daniella Atlas, who was the woman who took the title from KASAI back at Territorial Invasion. Now she looks to say a few of her own words here tonight.
Persephone: Can’t wait for when Bea loses again and goes through another depressive episode, we need more depression here on Voltage!
James Peters: I mean the audience has to listen to you, I think that’s enough depression.
Persephone: GFY.
James Peters: ???
(Bea continues with her entrance as she makes her way down the ring and climbs the ring steps. She enters through the ropes and demands a microphone from a ringside official as her music begins to fade away here in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bea proceeds to speak to the masses in the arena.)
Bea Valentine: It’s been a long road, ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a very long and hard journey to recovery, but after many months… the light is shining through… the moment to ascend into history… it’s all there in a week at King of Elite. As I said previously, redemption is a rarity in this world. When I was no longer in possession of my glorious baby, it turned into a downward spiral for me, a descent into madness. However, even if redemption is a rarity, it’s not impossible, which is what is at my fingertips!! The second chance of glory is what is there for me as I am ready for the match to be THE empress here in this place at King of Elite. In absolutely any way, shape, form, or existence am I getting to let Daniella Atlas ruin this for me when I’m THIS close to climbing out of rock bottom and having the chance to win my first world title? My confidence is-
(‘Vortex’ by Jinjer hits the P.A. system as Daniella Atlas makes her arrival here on Voltage to a chorus of boos. Bea doesn’t look all too happy that Daniella interrupts her as Daniella makes her entrance and walks down the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Daniella Atlas is here on Voltage! Like it was mentioned before, Bea Valentine confronted Daniella on Dynasty, and those two shared some words from that exchange, as now it looks like Daniella is returning the favor here on Voltage, interrupting and confronting Bea.
James Peters: Well said, Rich! Daniella is a woman who found her success here in EAW, and with her being in the finals of this Empress of Elite, it isn’t going to be an easy task for Bea Valentine to put that easily and become Empress of Elite.
(Daniella continues her entrance, and soon enough she climbs the ring steps and enters through the ropes. She gets handed a microphone by a ringside official as her music begins to fade out as well. Daniella stands across the ring from Bea as she begins to speak to her.)
Daniella Atlas: Bonjour ma chérie, you should have expected me to come out here and face you here tonight after you have done the same thing on Dynasty. You know, I do have to say it is very bold of you to have this much confidence heading into our Empress of Elite match. No, it’s a bold move being a lot more confident than you were since Gloria was taken away from you. You finally came out of your shell, you have shown more spine, and yet when it comes down to it… the only thing that is going to lead you to is failure.
Bea Valentine: It’s going to lead to failure for me? All because I said your so-called destiny is going up in smoke, you’re THAT confident, Daniella, that even with my words, it’s going to bring you right back down?
Daniella Atlas: Ouais, it will bring you down, and I am that confident that I’m going to beat you, why wouldn’t I be? Like I said, it’s bold that you have shown more spine and more confidence than you have before. From what you said on Dynasty, I can respect it a little bit because while in any other situation, it would’ve been a success, admittedly, in this one my victory is inevitable, and maybe you would be better off accepting that than trying to force the issue, mon chérie. You’re going to rip the crown off my head like you claimed on Dynasty, but that sense of inevitability is going to ultimately prevail with me getting my arm raised high and with you lying down on this mat, with failure ringing through your head over and over again.
(Bea doesn’t look all too pleased with what Daniella says to her as she responds to her by saying…)
Bea Valentine: Like I said before, Daniella, I have experienced failure, I have fallen right down, but I have always picked myself right back up. Those failures don’t define the woman I am, and they certainly aren’t going to be the reason your arm gets raised when the match is over. Broken and rebuilt to the tee, that makes me stronger, that makes me better than you. Let me ask you this since you’re so confident that it’s inevitable that it will be your victory… You thought the same thing before Road to Redemption, right before your match with Nikki Kimura, in which you lost your championship. You have had this confidence before, and I don’t mind being the second person to embarrass you on back-to-back marquee events and send you home empty-handed.
(We see a smirk appear on Daniella’s face as those words spoken by Bea aren’t exactly getting through to Daniella as she responds by saying.)
Daniella Atlas: tu es assez drôle, these baseless threats you have towards me Bea are quite entertaining. You can say you have built yourself back up after being broken, that it makes you better than me, but working as hard as you can to pick yourself up off the depths of disappointment isn’t going to be enough to beat someone like me. You can bring up Nikki Kimura all you like. The fact is, she had Silas Mason to help her out, and what do you have, Bea? You have precisely nothing because you’re going to continue being a failure here in EAW if you keep this up and continue to go right back down to the vortex of insignificance. All you’ll amount to is being a flash in the pan who could never pick up the pieces, just like your little boyfriend will inevitably end up being.
(Daniella may have crossed a line here with Bea because as soon as she mentioned Bea’s boyfriend, Michael Machina, she goes and strikes with a straight slap to her face! The crowd is going crazy as now a brawl ensues between the two!)
Rich Russillo: IT’S BOILED OVER, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AS BEA AND DANIELLA ARE GOING AT IT, THE TENSION WAS TOO MUCH AS THEY ARE NOW TRADING HAYMAKERS BACK AND FORTH WITH ONE ANOTHER!
James Peters: DANIELLA GOES RIGHT INTO A TAKEDOWN AS SHE’S POUNDING WITH HER FISTS, BUT BEA MANAGES TO TURN HER OVER AS SHE’S NOW DELIVERING PUNCHES TO THE SKULL OF DANIELLA. THE CROWD HERE IN LINCOLN IS GOING INSANE!
Persephone: About damn time somebody initiated a fight.
Rich Russillo: Now officials and security are rushing out to try and separate these two ladies, the will to be Empress of Elite is evident here tonight!!! Daniella and Bea have made their cases on why they’ll be the ones with crowns on their heads.
(The officials and security eventually get a hold of both competitors as they both stare each other down whilst being constrained by officials and security guards in opposite corners as Voltage fades off into commercial.)
(Promotional ad for King of Elite, where either Solomon Stane or Akari Kiyoko will join TLA and Drake Armstrong in the King of Elite finals.)
( Sunday Night Voltage rolls forward as we transition to a separate location, as we see Molly Waters in her office, where Fight Grid is usually held. She looks to be wearing an all black dress, and she has a smile on her face. She looks into the camera as she begins to speak with conviction to the audience that’s watching right now. )
Molly Waters: King of Elite is a tournament that has always highlighted some of the best of the best this promotion has to offer. It’s a chance for the Elitists involved to immortalize themselves into the upper echelons of this industry by being crowned King and earning a guaranteed match for any World title of their choosing. We have seen the success stories, we have seen those who have won this tournament go onto become World Champions of this sport. From Joso to Adam Lucas all the way to Kassidy Heart and many more, winning King of Elite is a moment in time that embarks your name right in the history books.
( Molly pauses for a moment, giving the fans time to think about what she said and acknowledge the prestigious history of the tournament. After a moment, she begins to speak once again. )
Molly Waters: Throughout the years we have seen this tournament play out in many different ways, and this year definitely wasn’t short on surprises. Some that you may consider favourites would find themselves eliminated from the tournament, even within the opening rounds. The semi-finals have arrived and while the first two concluded on Dynasty and Showdown, the last of these semi-finals matches takes place tonight as it sees Solomon Stane go one on one with Akari Kiyoko! Both men have defeated tough opponents through various circumstances and have now found themselves in this position of being in the semi-finals of this tournament with the winner going to represent Voltage in the King of Elite finals! Earlier in the day I had the chance to talk to both of them for an interview before they had their match in tonight’s main event, so let’s see what they had to say.
( The camera then transitions to the pre-taped footage. Molly Waters is seen sitting down in a room with the camera facing her while it shows the back of one of the participants who’ll be competing in the King of Elite semi-finals. After a moment, Molly begins to ask the first question. )
Molly Waters: This tournament has a rich history to it, filled with many legends and icons that have gone to become world champions so what does the King of Elite mean to you and why will you be the one advancing in this tournament rather than your opponent?
( The camera cuts to the Hardcore Champion, Solomon Stane. Solomon is seated in a chair of his own, and he is carrying the Hardcore Championship on his shoulder. Before long he begins to speak. )
Solomon Stane: What does King of Elite mean to me? King of Elite is a tournament that was designed for those who exceeded their expectations, exceeded their standards so they could be rewarded with the crown on top of their head, with an opportunity many would die to get. Luck hasn’t been on my side when it comes to this tournament but the last several months have shown how dominant I have been here on Voltage. Right now, this isn’t about luck. This is about me following the path the Lord has put me on, and I don’t intend to fail. I mentioned it previously before I faced Limmy, but to quote Luke 6:9-10, “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” That type of greed can make any man lose their sight but for me it’s not that way, as my intentions are clear as day. My desire for the crown is as pure as it can get. I’m coming off a Hardcore Title victory, the biggest moment of my career here in Elite Answers Wrestling and with that type of momentum on my side, going through the competitors that stood in my path in this tournament I promised the landscape here in Voltage will change even more. That promise will be fulfilled once I defeat Akari Kiyoko to reach the finals, and ultimately win the King of Elite tournament.
( The camera then transitions to another Elitist, who turns out to be Solomon’s opponent in the King of Elite semi-finals, Akari Kiyoko. He is seen in a chair of his own, preparing to answer the same question that was previously asked to Solomon Stane. )
Akari Kiyoko: King of Elite is an opportunity for me, an opportunity to finally break through and capitalize on. Like you said Molly, there is a deep history within that tournament and for those who have gone on to win this whole entire thing, it leads to a guaranteed title match of their choosing, potentially even getting that opportunity at Pain for Pride. While I may have another opportunity on the table at King of Elite for those Unified Tag Team Championships, it isn’t going to distract me from getting this opportunity that is rightfully deserved for me. In fact, it only adds to my desire to make sure I leave King of Elite on top. While Solomon is a Champion entering into this match, he has been given meal tickets for each of his matches and that ends now. No God or any entity will help him succeed here. No amount of prayers will be enough for Solomon to beat me, because if this opportunity is the best one I can get, advancing in this tournament is what I’ll do. It doesn’t matter if I need to compete in two matches in one night, heading to the finals is what I want, it’s what I need and it’s what I’ll get. I can promise you that.
( Following those words from Akari, the interviews would come to an end. The camera would then transition back to Molly Waters back in front of the camera as she were when the vignette started as she proceeds to speak about the highlights of both Akari and Solomon’s respective journeys thus far. )
Molly Waters: Both of these men have shared their thoughts and mindsets heading into this semi-finals match, both making an absolute confident statement of their attempt to head into the finals of this tournament and look to be crowned King of Elite, an achievement that both of these men are looking to their season thus far.
( The video transition in the highlights of Akari Kiyoko throughout not only the past season but his career as well. Many of his tough matches such as his Hardcore Championship match and his Gauntlet match before Pain for Pride 17 are shown, and Molly Waters begins to speak as the highlights are shown. )
Molly Waters: Akari Kiyoko has proven to be someone with a massive amount of potential as when he arrived here in EAW he was the hopeful soul here on Voltage, a man that wanted to change the landscape he was in for the better. This eventually saw him compete in a Gauntlet match to decide who’d face Roberto De La Rosa for his EAW Hardcore Championship at Pain for Pride. Despite not winning that match, Akari went as far as he could as he managed to eliminate three people in the Gauntlet match before ultimately losing to Cameron Ella Ava, who in her own right is a Hall of Famer. This Gauntlet match performance was something to be taken note of this lead to Akari earning a chance to compete against Cameron Ella Ava for that EAW Hardcore Championship at Bloodsport. Although these were great opportunities, Akari’s way of being the hopeful deterred with it finally shedding after Territorial Invasion where he made an attack on Chiyo Gedo in order to make a statement. Akari has since found himself an ally in Damien Kutcher and is making sure he not only becomes Unified Tag Team Champions with Damien, but he also defeats Solomon and heads to the finals of King of Elite.
( After that we see the video transition into the career highlights of Solomon Stane, with major victories being shown such as those against Methuselah and Cameron Ella Ava. )
Molly Waters: Solomon Stane is someone that has had his fair share of moments here in EAW, someone that had always showed his monster like abilities within that ring whether that was back when he became Unified Tag Team Champion with his then partner Kirk Redwood as a part of the Off-Brand Amphetamines, becoming a winner of the Extreme Enigma Battle Royal, or even now that he has carved out his own career path and has become an almost entirely different Elitist from the Solomon who initially walked into EAW. This season has shown just how much he’s really capable, whether it was through wins against people like Caroline who cost him chance to become Answers World Champion at Fighting Spirit, to someone like Methusleah, which had finally led to him becoming Hardcore Champion at Road to Redemption.
( The video then transitions back to Molly as she continues her speech. )
Molly Waters: These two men have had their victories in this tournament whether it was Akari defeating Chiyo Gedo in the first round and Jake Smith in the second or Solomon going through Limmy Monaghan and Daryl Kinkade. No matter how any of these situations played out, these were major victories that led to this matchup where one of them will have the opportunity to head to the finals. The massive chance to win it all is right there for both Akari and Solomon. Both of their journeys were filled with high and low moments but one of them can reach an even higher point and become King of Elite. Let’s see who heads to Chicago to compete in the finals.
( Molly Waters finishes talking as the camera then fades away as we transition back into the ring for our main event. )
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS A KING OF ELITE SEMIFINALS MATCH!!!
(The camera pans to the stage, and ‘Catch Me If You Can’t by runblebee begins to play. Hearing this causes boos to come from the crowd, but before long, Akari Kiyoko begins walking out with Damien Kutcher trailing behind him. Akari looks focused heading into this match, understanding how big of a match this is for him. He wastes no time beginning to make his way down the ramp, knowing how important this match is.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first!… Accompanied by Damien Kutcher… From Aomori, Japan… Weighing in at 187 pounds… AAAKAAAARRIIIIIIIII KIIIIIIIYYOOOOKOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: The King of Elite semifinals are coming up right here, where we’ll see who will make it to the finals between Solomon Stane and the man on his way to the ring, Akari Kiyoko! This should definitely be a good one seeing the kind of competitors in this match.
Rich Russillo: Akari has been looking for a major opportunity, and while he already has the Unified Tag Team Championships to worry about, he can go and find himself with two opportunities at the same time!
Persephone: So two guaranteed Akari matches? I’ll pass. He better lose this.
(As Akari waits in the ring, ‘The World is Gonna End Tonight’ by Dan Romer and Peter Harper hits. This receives another negative reaction, but as Solomon Stance walks out, he is carrying his Hardcore Championship. Solomon has a focused look on his face as he stares at Akari Kiyoko inside of the ring, not allowing himself to be bothered by Damien Kutcher’s presence. Solomon begins walking down the ramp, making his way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From the City of Sin… Weighing in at 266 pounds… HE IS THE HARDCORE CHAMPION, SOOLOOOMOOONNNNN STAAAAAAAAAAANE!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Solomon Stane on the other hand has already become the Hardcore Champion, and is looking to defend the title soon against Chiyo Gedo. However, soon he could be the King of Elite and Hardcore Champion at the same time.
Rich Russillo: That’d definitely be a big deal, but there’s no telling exactly who will win a match like this. Both men have a lot to gain from this, so I’m looking forward to seeing how things play out.
Persephone: I’m not. This is such a boring matchup. I can’t believe that these are Voltage’s representatives in this.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: And here we go! The King of Elite semifinals match is on, AND IMMEDIATELY AKARI KIYOKO BEGINS KICKING AT SOLOMON STANE’S LEG! AKARI WITH REPEATED KICKS TO THE LEG, KNOWING THAT SOLOMON IS THE LARGER COMPETITOR AND NEEDS TO BE CUT DOWN TO SIZE! SOLOMON SWINGS AT AKARI- BUT AKARI DUCKS UNDER BEFORE HITTING SOLOMON WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! AKARI FOLLOWS THIS UP WITH A ROLLING ELBOW, AND THIS MAKES SOLOMON STUMBLE LONG ENOUGH FOR AKARI TO GRAB HIM! AKARI NOW LOOKING TO SEND HIM INTO THE CORNER- BUT SOLOMON TURNS IT AROUND AND SENDS AKARI THERE INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: Solomon runs in- BUT AKARI GETS OUT OF THE WAY! SOLOMON TURNS AROUND- RIGHT INTO A SPINNING BACKHAND! Akari is on fire right now, and he immediately begins kicking away at Solomon, forcing him into a seated position! Solomon is in a bit of trouble right now, as Akari just won’t let up! The referee is forced to intervene with the five count, but Akari finally begins to back off! Akari Kiyoko is clearly as focused as possible, which isn’t a surprise seeing just how big of an opportunity he has! Solomon is still seated in the corner, AND AKARI RUNS IN BEFORE-
Persephone: :mjlol: Just slapping Solomon in the face! That was funny, but isn’t this idiot getting a bit too confident?
James Peters: We’ll just have to see, but right now Akari is in control, and Damien hasn’t gotten involved. Solomon slowly pulls himself up, BUT AKARI DELIVERS AN UPPERCUT! Akari now with an Irish whip to send Solomon into the ropes, AND AKARI DROPS DOWN AS SOLOMON RUNS OVER HIM AND OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES! AKARI NOW JUMPING BACK TO HIS FEET AS SOLOMON REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, AND AKARI JUMPS UP FOR A-
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD! SOLOMON STANE WITH A BIG BOOT, KICKING AKARI KIYOKO RIGHT IN THE CHEST! HUGE MOVE BY SOLOMON STANE AS AKARI IS DOWN, AND WITH HIS FIRST MOVE OF THE MATCH, THE HARDCORE CHAMPION MIGHT JUST BE BACK IN THIS ONE! That’s what happens when two Elitists are completely different! Akari has been on top of this so far, but Solomon’s power isn’t gonna be so easy to deal with! Akari rolls out of the ring as he and Damien share a few words, but Solomon Stane is in pursuit as he rolls out of the ring!
James Peters: Solomon approaches Akari, and Akari throws a right hand- BUT SOLOMON CATCHES IT BEFORE HITTING AKARI WITH A HEADBUTT! Akari drops down to a knee, AND NOW SOLOMON GRABS HIM BEFORE SENDING AKARI FLYING INTO THE BARRICADE! Solomon now dragging Akari up, and he sends Akari rolling into the ring! Damien doesn’t get too involved just yet, which is smart seeing as the referee is watching this one closely, but he’s definitely concerned seeing Solomon has the upper hand right now. Solomon slides into the ring, and it doesn’t look like he plans to slow down!
Rich Russillo: Akari quickly gets to all fours- BUT BEFORE HE COULD GET BACK UP, SOLOMON RUSHES IN WITH A PUNT KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! Akari rolls out to the apron, but Solomon Stane is right on his tail! He makes his way to the ropes before grabbing Akari by his hair, and now he begins pulling Solomon up before- WAIT A SECOND! THERE’S AKARI WITH A FOREARM, CAUSING SOLOMON TO STUMBLE BACKWARDS! AKARI NOW JUMPING OFF THE TOP ROPE, DIVING ONTO SOLOMON FOR A SPRINGBOARD TORNADO DDT-
Persephone: Nope! Akari didn’t get it, because doing moves to big guys doesn’t work when you’re like 5’4 and 90 pounds.
James Peters: SOLOMON IS HOLDING ONTO AKARI KIYOKO, AND NOW HE PULLS AKARI UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS, TRANSITIONING INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY! Solomon seemingly has something big in mind here- BUT AKARI ISN’T LOOKING TO LET IT HAPPEN THAT EASILY, AS HE BEGINS ELBOWING AWAY AT THE SIDE OF SOLOMON’S HEAD! AKARI WITH ELBOW AFTER ELBOW, BEFORE FINALLY HE SLIPS DOWN ONTO HIS FEET BEHIND SOLOMON! HUGE COUNTER BY AKARI KIYOKO, AND NOW HE LOOKS FOR A- WAIT, NO! BACK ELBOW BY SOLOMON STANE TO KNOCK AKARI BACK!
Rich Russillo: Solomon turns and swings at Akari- BUT AKARI DUCKS UNDER SOLOMON’S ARM BEFORE JUMPING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE, CONNECTING WITH A SPRINGBOARD EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! BIG MOVE BY AKARI KIYOKO AS SOLOMON STANE IS FINALLY TAKEN OFF HIS FEET, AND THIS ALLOWS AKARI TO GO FOR THE COVER ON THE HARDCORE CHAMPION!
ONE!
TWO-
Rich Russillo: IT’S NOT OVER YET THOUGH, AS SOLOMON KICKS OUT JUST BEFORE TWO! Akari still has more work to do from the looks of it, and I think he’s ready to do just that as he gets up and immediately begins stomping away at Solomon!
Persephone: They need to hurry and wrap this up. These might be the two least interesting options possible for the King of Elite finals, so there’s no reason for this match to overstay its welcome.
James Peters: Solomon Stane is pushing himself back up, and Akari notices this so he puts Solomon in a front facelock! Akari now with clubbing blows to Solomon’s back- BUT SOLOMON QUICKLY BEGINS RUNNING FORWARD, SENDING AKARI BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! AKARI DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE AFTER BEING SENT INTO THE CORNER WITH THAT MUCH FORCE- AND NOW AS SOON AS AKARI PULLS HIMSELF UP, SOLOMON CRUSHES HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: Solomon holds his jaw after that springboard uppercut from Akari, but I’d say Akari is the one that’s worse off at the moment! Solomon now grabbing Akari by the throat before backpedaling towards the center of the ring, AND HE LIFTS AKARI FOR THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH- BUT AKARI DELIVERS AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF SOLOMON’S HEAD BEFORE HE COULD DELIVER THE THE CHOKESLAM! SOLOMON LETS GO OF AKARI, AND NOW AKARI CONNECTS WITH AN ELBOW SMASH TO SOLOMON, SENDING HIM BACKWARDS! AKARI NOW RUNNING THE ROPES-
James Peters: ONLY TO BE CAUGHT WITH A SCOOP POWERSLAM! SOLOMON CAUGHT AKARI WITH A HUGE POWERSLAM OUT OF NOWHERE, AND NOW HE QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER TO MOVE ON TO THE FINALS!
ONE!
TWO!!
James Peters: AKARI IS ABLE TO KICK OUT! That was a hard hitting powerslam though, so I think he’s gonna have to be a bit careful going forward. I can’t imagine it’ll be too easy getting back into this now that Solomon is in control of this one. The size advantage is on the Hardcore Champion’s side here, and even beyond that he’s one hell of a heavy hitter.
Rich Russillo: Solomon pushes himself back to his feet before dragging Akari Kiyoko back up, AND SOLOMON DELIVERS A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! SOLOMON NOW WITH A SECOND ONE, AND AKARI CAN’T KEEP TAKING ATTACKS LIKE THOSE! Solomon now sending Akari into the corner of the ring- BUT AKARI IS ABLE TO JUMP OVER THE ROPES AND OUT TO THE APRON! Akari doing what he can for a slight breather- BUT SOLOMON RUSHES IN AS HE LOOKS FOR A- NO! ELBOW BY AKARI KIYOKO, KNOCKING SOLOMON BACK! Akari now making his way up top-
Persephone: But Solomon intercepts with an elbow to the jaw. Akari is still up there though, so hopefully something actually interesting happens.
James Peters: Solomon slowly climbs up to the middle rope- BUT AKARI HITS SOLOMON WITH A RIGHT HAND! Akari seemed to still have a bit of life left in him, as he’s looking to stop Solomon from going for whatever he has in mind! Solomon is stunned as Akari continues throwing punches at Akari, and now Solomon finally steps back into the mat! Akari now looking to get back into position on the top rope-
Rich Russillo: AKARI DOESN’T GET THE CHANCE THOUGH, AS SOLOMON HITS A HUGE FOREARM THAT ROCKS AKARI! Solomon now climbing back up, AND HE PULLS AKARI INTO A HEADBUTT! A SECOND HEADBUTT NOW! A THIRD, AND NOW SOLOMON BEGINS PULLING AKARI UP! SOLOMON IS STANDING ON THE TOP ROPE WHILE HOLDING ONTO AKARI, AND NOW HE JUMPS BACKWARDS FOR AN AVALANCHE JUMPING FLATLINER!!!! WHAT A MOVE BY SOLOMON STANE, WHO IS ABLE TO TURN AKARI KIYOKO FOR ANOTHER COVER! THIS ONE MAY BE OVER! I DON’T THINK AKARI HAS ANYTHING LEFT AFTER THAT!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: NO! AKARI GETS THE SHOULDER UP, ONCE AGAIN SAVING THE MATCH!
Persephone: Yeah yeah he kicked out, whatever. Wasn’t Akari the one dominating at first? How did things go this badly?
James Peters: We already explained how. Solomon is not the kind of opponent to take lightly, and right now Akari is seeing that. Solomon Stane slowly makes his way back to his feet, just shaking his head knowing that this one still is not over. It looks like Solomon has plans though, and with everything he’s already done, that’s the last thing Akari wants to hear!
Rich Russillo: Solomon lifts Akari up on his shoulders, AND HE WASTES NO TIME! SOLOMON IS LOOKING FOR SANITY’S SAKE!
James Peters: NO! AKARI IS ABLE TO SLIP OFF OF SOLOMON’S SHOULDERS AND ONTO THE APRON, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZUIGIRI! Solomon stumbles back, AND NOW THERE’S AKARI WITH DEAD STROKE!!!! THE ROLLING THUNDER DDT CONNECTS ON THE HARDCORE CHAMPION, AND THIS TIME SOLOMON DIDN’T HAVE AN ANSWER TO IT! THE CHAMPION WAS JUST DROPPED ON HIS HEAD BY AKARI KIYOKO, AND AKARI MIGHT JUST BE MOVING ON TO THE KING OF ELITE FINALS AS HE HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: BUT SOLOMON SURVIVES!!!! SOLOMON STANE REMAINS IN THE MATCH, AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S NOT GONNA BE THAT EASY TO TAKE HIM DOWN! Akari Kiyoko and Damien Kutcher both can’t believe this one isn’t over, and while I can’t blame them for the reaction, we have to remember that Solomon defeated a Hall of Famer like Cameron Ella Ava to win the Hardcore Championship! He’s been having an amazing season, so taking him down won’t be a simple task whatsoever! Akari slowly finds his way back up, and he just gets on top of Solomon before beginning to punch away at him!
Persephone: Akari eventually gets up and just starts stomping on him instead, but when is he gonna actually win? This match has lasted entirely too long.
James Peters: Akari finds his way back to his feet- AND HE WAITS FOR SOLOMON TO START TRYING TO PUSH HIMSELF UP BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BASEMENT SUPERKICK! Solomon drops back down onto the mat, and now Akari quickly backpedals into the far corner of the ring, seemingly having something in mind here as he once again waits for Solomon to stir! Credit to Akari, he’s not taking his foot off the gas here!
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane slowly begins to find his way back up, but I don’t think he has any idea where he is after the major moves he’s been hit with! Akari has done a good job of working around the size difference, and now might be the best chance he’s gonna get to put this one away and find a spot in the King of Elite finals! Solomon has made it back up, AND NOW AKARI RUSHES IN! PEACH DREAM-
James Peters: WHAT THE HELL??
Rich Russillo: TRIUMPH OF TRUTH!!!
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE JUST CAUGHT AKARI OUT OF THE SKY, PLANTING HIM WITH THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH!!!!! THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH WIPES OUT AKARI KIYOKO, BUT THAT MAY HAVE TAKEN EVERYTHING OUT OF SOLOMON STANE AS HE CAN’T CAPITALIZE! SOLOMON IS STILL HURTING AFTER EVERYTHING AKARI DID, BUT THAT WAS ONE HELL OF A WAY TO EVEN THE ODDS! Akari Kiyoko slowly rolls out of the ring, and it looks like this match will continue as neither man can even cover their opponent, let alone capitalize on all of the damage that’s been done!
Persephone: In other words, this is the worst case scenario. Unless the referee doesn’t count like a snail this time.
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane slowly begins to roll himself out of the ring, but he’s forced to take some time to recover before he can even try making his way towards Akari. Solomon slowly begins walking over before lifting Akari up- BUT AKARI IS ABLE TO THROW A PUNCH RIGHT TO THE RIBS OF SOLOMON! Solomon stumbles back, BUT SOLOMON KNEES AKARI IN THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACK! Solomon now slowly grabbing Akari, and he begins to lift Akari up, possibly looking for a suplex onto the ringside flo-
James Peters: WAIT, NO! AKARI SLIPS OUT OF SOLOMON’S GRASP AND LANDS BEHIND HIM, BEFORE SHOVING SOLOMON FACE FIRST INTO THE RING POST! Solomon drops down to a knee after that, AND AKARI USES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DELIVER A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR! It looks like things backfired for Solomon, but still neither man is in good condition as Akari is slow to get up! Damien rushes over to help Akari up, meanwhile Solomon Stane looks like he might be down and out after that DDT! I have to say, right now this match really looks like it could be won by either man!
Rich Russillo: Solomon slowly starts pulling himself up- but Akari slams his face into the apron! Solomon drops down to all fours before being pulled up by Akari, AND NOW AKARI SENDS SOLOMON INTO THE STEPS- BUT SOLOMON IS ABLE TO JUMP UP ONTO THE STEPS! Solomon turns towards Akari, AND AKARI JUMPS ONTO THE APRON BEFORE RUSHING IN- ONLY FOR SOLOMON TO CATCH AKARI WITH A HUGE BACK BODY DROP, SENDING AKARI INTO THE APRON! WHAT A MOVE BY SOLOMON, AS THESE TWO JUST KEEP GOING BACK AND FORTH HERE AT RINGSIDE!
James Peters: Solomon slowly heads over to Akari and grabs him, BUT AKARI CONTINUES TO FIGHT, AS HE JUMPS UP AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE LEGS! Solomon drops to the floor, and Akari climbs onto the apron before rolling into the ring, only to roll back out to force the referee to restart the count! Akari clearly looking to inflict more punishment here as he drags Solomon up, AND NOW FINALLY HE’S ABLE TO SEND SOLOMON SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! Akari drops down to both knees after that, and both of these men are in terrible shape right now!
Rich Russillo: Akari can barely even stand after being sent into the barricade with a back body drop, but these two are still going to war right now for the sake of making it to the King of Elite finals! Akari pulls himself up onto the ring apron, and it looks like he has an idea in mind here as he sees Solomon slowly making his way back up! Solomon makes his way to his feet, AND IT LOOKS LIKE AKARI HAS A BIG MOVE PLANNED HERE AS HE GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD-
James Peters: NO! SOLOMON COUNTERS WITH AN ELBOW, USING HIS GOOD ARM!
Persephone: Seriously? How are they still going back and forth?
James Peters: BECAUSE BOTH MEN WANT TO MAKE IT TO THE FINALS! SOLOMON QUICKLY LIFTS AKARI AND ROLLS HIM INTO THE RING, BEFORE SLIDING IN AND-
Rich Russillo: GETTING HIT WITH A K-NEE OF DEATH!!!! AKARI PUSHED HIMSELF UP AS SOON AS HE WAS ROLLED INTO THE RING, AND HE JUST LAID SOLOMON OUT WITH THAT HUGE KNEE! WHAT A MOVE BY AKARI KIYOKO, WHO WANTS THE WIN AGAINST THE HARDCORE CHAMPION HEADING INTO KING OF ELITE FOR WHAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE ONE OF THE BIGGEST NIGHTS OF HIS CAREER!
Persephone: But again, literally nobody can cover each other. What’s the point of both of them pushing themselves so hard if they’re not even gonna be able to make the most of it?
James Peters: That’s just how badly they want to make it to the King of Elite finals. Neither man is willing to go down easily and thanks to that they’ve thrown some serious haymakers at each other only to keep getting back up! Clearly it’s not gonna be that easy to leave this match with the win, and that’s exactly why they’re here!
Persephone: Well that and a few people getting screwed over, but that’s not important.
Rich Russillo: Akari Kiyoko slowly begins pushing himself up, meanwhile Solomon Stane grabs the ropes and begins to slowly pull himself to his feet. Both men slowly find their way back to their feet, AND NOW AKARI ONCE AGAIN GOES AFTER SOLOMON’S LEG WITH A KICK, BUT SOLOMON RESPONDS BY HITTING AKARI WITH A FOREARM WITH HIS GOOD ARM! AKARI RESPONDS WITH ANOTHER KICK TO THE LEG, BUT SOLOMON DELIVERS A SECOND FOREARM, AND THIS ONE CAUSES AKARI TO BACKPEDAL INTO THE ROPES!
James Peters: AND AKARI REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES WITH A DISCUS ELBOW SMASH! NOW IT’S SOLOMON THAT FALLS BACKWARDS AND BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES- ONLY TO GO FOR CALL OF THE VOID!
Rich Russillo: IT DIDN’T CONNECT, THOUGH! SOLOMON’S LEG IS HURT AND HE ONLY HAS ONE GOOD ARM TO USE, SO HE COULDN’T STRIKE AS FAST AS HE’D LIKE! AKARI WAS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER THE ATTACK, AND AKARI BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES BEFORE HITTING SOLOMON WITH A DROPKICK! Solomon is dropped to the mat, AND NOW AKARI RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, ONLY BEFORE GOING FOR A RUNNING SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!!
James Peters: SOLOMON GETS A KNEE UP, THOUGH! SOLOMON LIFTED THE GOOD LEG AND CAUSED AKARI TO LAND DIRECTLY ONTO IT! Akari rolls away from Solomon as Solomon grabs the ropes once more to pull himself up, and right now it’s looking like things could go either way! Solomon now trying to shake the pain in his leg off as he repeatedly stomps onto the mat, and I think he has something in mind here as he sees Akari finding his way back to his feet!
Persephone: It better be something good. I’m tired of this match.
Rich Russillo: Akari Kiyoko finds his way back to his feet, AND SOLOMON STANE LOOKS FOR SO IT SHALL BE- BUT AKARI KIYOKO IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER THIS AS WELL, BEFORE JUMPING ONTO SOLOMON’S SHOULDERS AND CONNECTING WITH A POISONRANA! WHAT A MOVE BY AKARI KIYOKO, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SOLOMON STANE MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW AS AKARI JUST KEEPS PILING ON THESE MAJOR MOVES! AKARI WANTS TO MAKE IT TO THE FINALS, AND WITH A PERFORMANCE LIKE THIS HE MIGHT JUST GET THE JOB DONE! Akari gets back to his feet as he sees Solomon beginning to stir! AKARI RUNS THE ROPES, BEFORE GOING FOR PEACH DREAM!
James Peters: ONCE AGAIN HE DOESN’T GET IT THOUGH, BUT THIS TIME IT’S BECAUSE SOLOMON MOVED OUT OF THE WAY!!! AKARI FINDS HIMSELF HUNG UP ON THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND NOW SOLOMON GRABS HIM BEFORE THROWING HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! THAT COUNTER JUST GAVE SOLOMON SOME MUCH NEEDED TIME TO RECOVER, BUT THERE’S STILL NO TELLING WHO WILL ACTUALLY WIN THIS MATCH AS THESE TWO CONTINUE TO GO BACK AND FORTH! They’re hitting whatever moves they possibly can, but right now it looks like the finishing blows just won’t connect!
Rich Russillo: They still have too much fight left in them for that to happen, and I think Solomon knows that! Solomon pushes himself up before making his way to Akari, AND HE JUST PULLS AKARI INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING BEFORE BEGINNING TO THROW REPEATED CLOTHESLINES AT HIM! SOLOMON JUST LOOKING TO PICK AKARI APART WITH THESE CLOTHESLINES- BUT AKARI IS FINALLY ABLE TO DUCK UNDER ONE OF THEM, AND HE MAKES THE MOST OUT OF THIS AS HE HITS SOLOMON WITH AN UPPERCUT! AKARI NOW WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP, FOLLOWED BY A FOREARM!
Persephone: Akari keeps going until the red forces him to back off, but when are we actually gonna see a DQ?? This stupid referee is giving too many chances.
James Peters: Akari now running back in- BUT WHAT THE HELL??? SOLOMON STANE POPS AKARI UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! SOLOMON HAS AKARI UP FOR A POWERBOMB, AND HE BEGINS WALKING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING- BUT AKARI BEGINS DROPPING PUNCHES DOWN ON TOP OF SOLOMON’S HEAD, DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO FORCE SOLOMON TO LET GO OF HIM! AKARI WITH PUNCH AFTER PUNCH, AND WITH ALL THE DAMAGE HE’S TAKEN SOLOMON CAN’T HOLD HIM FOR LONG!
Rich Russillo: Solomon lets go of Akari- BUT SOLOMON IS STILL ABLE TO ATTACK BEFORE AKARI COULD MAKE A MOVE, HITTING HIM WITH A BELL CLAP! Akari drops down to a knee, AND NOW SOLOMON LIFTS AKARI UP, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Akari couldn’t fight out of it this time, and now Solomon Stane looks to be in control of this one as he takes a moment to catch his breath! What a match this has been! These two are throwing everything they have at each other right now!
Persephone: And for some reason it’s not working. Do either of them actually know how to wrestle?
James Peters: Solomon is able to find his way back to his feet, and he begins dragging Akari back up to his feet. Solomon seems to have something planned here, AND I THINK I HAVE A DECENT IDEA OF WHAT IT IS! SOLOMON LIFTS AKARI UP INTO THE AIR WITH A SUPLEX LIFT, BEFORE DROPPING HIM FORWARD FOR ODIN’S EY-
Rich Russillo: NO! AKARI CATCHES SOLOMON’S LEG AS HE LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND NOW HE DROPS SOLOMON WITH A DRAGON SCREW!
James Peters: That one did some serious damage to Solomon, though at this point I’m sure we could say that about everything these two have done to each other! Solomon is holding his leg as he gets to a knee, AND AKARI USES THE OPPORTUNITY TO HIT HIM WITH A SUPERKICK! SOLOMON FALLS BACK TO A SEATED POSITION, AND AKARI JUST HITS HIM WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! Solomon rolls over towards the ropes, and Akari can see the end of this match in his sights! He has done everything he possibly could to take Solomon down, all he needs to do is hit that one final big move!
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane slowly starts pulling himself up using the ropes, and it doesn’t look like he has much strength left! His shoulder is still hurt after going into the steps, and Akari hasn’t been kind about targeting the leg throughout this one! Solomon finds his way to his feet though, AND AKARI COMES RUSHING IN- ONLY FOR SOLOMON TO DUCK DOWN AND LIFT AKARI OVER THE TOP ROPE! BIG COUNTER BY SOLOMON, BUT AKARI IS ABLE TO LAND OUT ON THE APRON AND AVOID A NASTY FALL TO RINGSIDE!
Persephone: Ridiculous. That was the best chance for something to go wrong. All Akari had to do was slip and land on his neck, and this match finally would have finally been worth watching.
James Peters: These two aren’t new to this, they’re not going to make a mistake like that. Anyways, Solomon knows Akari landed on the apron, AND HE’S ABLE TO QUICKLY DELIVER A FOREARM THIS TIME TO STUN AKARI! Solomon now looking to lift Akari up with a suplex back into the ring- BUT AKARI DELIVERS A KNEE TO THE TOP OF SOLOMON’S HEAD, BEFORE PULLING HIMSELF BACK ONTO THE APRON! SOLOMON STUMBLES BACKWARDS AFTER THAT KNEE, AND I THINK THIS JUST GAVE AKARI KIYOKO THE OPENING HE WAS LOOKING FOR! AKARI KIYOKO WITH A SPRINGBOARD-
Rich Russillo: SO IT SHALL BE!!!!!
James Peters: OH MY GOD!!!!! AKARI KIYOKO SPRINGBOARDED OFF THE TOP ROPE, RIGHT INTO THE DISCUS BIG BOOT BY SOLOMON!!!! SOLOMON DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH LEFT IN HIM TO CONNECT WITH THE MOVE NORMALLY, BUT AKARI COULDN’T AVOID THE MOVE IN MID-AIR AND HE KNEW THAT! SOLOMON STANE JUST TOOK AKARI KIYOKO OUT OF THE SKY WITH ONE OF THE BEST MOVES IN HIS ARSENAL, AND AFTER ALL THAT SOLOMON JUST COLLAPSES DOWN ON TOP OF AKARI FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… ADVANCING TO THE KING OF ELITE FINALS… THE HARDCORE CHAMPION, SOOLOOOOMOOOONNNNNNNN STAAAAAAAAAAANNNEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
(‘The World is Gonna End Tonight’ begins to play, and slowly Solomon Stane begins to roll off of Akari Kiyoko. Solomon slowly sits up, holding his leg as the referee retrieves his Hardcore Championship. Solomon slowly pushes himself up, taking his Championship before having his hand raised by the referee.)
James Peters: WOW! What a match! Solomon Stane will be going to the King of Elite finals, but it definitely wasn’t an easy road to get there. Solomon had some tough matches throughout the tournament, and this semifinals match certainly turned out to be one of them as Akari Kiyoko proved just how much he wanted this!
Rich Russillo: Akari may not have won tonight, but fortunately for him he already has a Championship match lined up, and he’s looking more dangerous than ever heading into it. As for the Hardcore Champion, things are looking very interesting for him right now. Could he become a double Champion?
Persephone: Please no. This guy holding both of the main titles on Voltage might be what kills me.
James Peters: Well nonetheless, this was a fantastic match. Congratulations to Solomon Sta-
(Suddenly, ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki hits.)
Persephone: You can’t be serious.
James Peters: Uh oh, it looks like the night isn’t over just yet, as Drake Armstrong, Dynasty’s representative in the King of Elite finals is here on Voltage!
(The fans begin to loudly boo as Drake Armstrong begins making his way out, seemingly not too impressed by Solomon Stane. He has a confident look on his face, meanwhile Solomon looks focused, knowing that a fight right now wouldn’t be ideal in the condition he’s in. Drake makes his way down the ramp and to ringside, and as he makes his way into the ring, he just stares at the Hardcore Champion.)
Rich Russillo: It looks like Drake Armstrong is here to make a statement, one that says he’ll be the one winning the King of Elite tournament! With all that’s happened, I’d be lying if I said he doesn’t at least have a good chance of doing so.
James Peters: Yeah, there’s no telling what will happen at King of Elite, that’s for sure.
(The two men stare at each other inside of the ring, trading a few words until ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac hits. The crowd explodes with cheers after this, and the two men inside of the ring turn their attention towards the stage as TLA begins making his way out. TLA has a smirk on his face as he begins making his way down the ramp, looking to join the King of Elite finalists inside of the ring.)
James Peters: And it looks like Drake wasn’t the only one looking to make a statement either, as TLA is here from Showdown after winning his semifinals match!
Rich Russillo: This is a very exciting lineup for the King of Elite finals, and I have to say I’m really looking forward to seeing how this one plays out!
Persephone: I’m not.
(TLA enters the ring, and the fans cheer as the three men facing off in the King of Elite finals stand face to face, all seemingly ready for the match ahead of them as they all share focused looks on their faces, knowing that this is their opportunity to become World Champion.)
James Peters: The King of Elite finals are set, and in just one week’s time we’ll see one of these men gain the opportunity to become a World Champion! Can TLA make his way towards a fourth World title reign, will Drake Armstrong gain the opportunity to capture his first, or will Solomon take steps towards becoming a double Champion??
Rich Russillo: In one week we’ll have the answer to those questions, but for now, here is the King of Elite finals! Solomon Stane versus Drake Armstrong versus TLA!
(The fans continue to cheer, excited for the matchup next week as the three King of Elite finalists have a staredown inside of the ring. The camera shows one final shot of TLA, Drake Armstrong and Solomon Stane inside of the ring, before finally Voltage begins to fade to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
