John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage is shown, with Candice Blair, Damien Kutcher, Akari Kiyoko, Daryl Kinkade, Pandora Paisley, Diamond Dixon, Caroline, Methuselah, and Michael Machina all getting victories. The camera then goes to show a pan-around shot of the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Pyro is seen erupting from the stage as the shot goes around to show an excited crowd, before it then lands on the commentary table, with Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone all seen standing by.)
Rich Russillo: We are just two weeks away from the Voltage Marquee Event Wicked Games, welcoming you all tonight to yet another episode of…
Persephone: Sunday Night Voltage.
Rich Russillo: That’s the spirit.
James Peters: And what a show we have for you tonight! Candice Blair faces Chiyo Gedo! Effy McAvoy is in action! Ashlynn Quinn faces Solomon Stane! Ms. Extreme faces KASAI! And in the main event, the finals of the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament will be decided in a triple threat, with Methuselah and Michael Machina facing Daryl Kinkade and Halsey Neel of British Invasion along with Diamond Dixon and Caroline! Let’s get right to it!
(Sunday Night Voltage transitions away from the commentary table and toward the stage as the sounds of ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe are heard. The crowd gives a loud negative reaction as the camera shot focuses on Adam Lucas as he is seen making his way out from the backstage area. He has a steel chair in hand which he grips tightly, eyeing around at the crowd with a disgruntled expression on his face before he then begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ‘THE NEXT LEVEL’… ADAM LUCAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, last week certainly did not go the way that Adam Lucas anticipated at all. Although it was unlikely that the team of himself and the EAW World Champion Jake Smith were ever going to cooperate, it came as much of a surprise as any to see Jake attack Adam at ringside, forcing a countout victory for Diamond Dixon and Caroline.
James Peters: Needless to say, Adam is unhappy about that, and I am pretty certain that he is here for one reason and one reason only and that’s to make sure that he gets his match against Jake Smith. For one reason or another, Jake has found a way to conveniently shut down every single attempt at getting a match out of him, but it seems like Adam is going to persist until he gets what he wants. We’re going to see if he gets that.
Persephone: I hope he doesn’t, the last thing that Wicked Games needs is another match.
(Adam slides into the ring as he heads over to snatch a microphone from the ringside area. He takes his chair and folds it as he plops it in the middle of the ring, taking a seat while ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ then begins to come to a close. Leaning forward with his hands clasped, it’s not long before he begins to speak while the crowd quiets down.)
Adam Lucas: From the very beginning I made my intentions known. One way or another, I was going to get a match for the EAW World Championship, and nobody was going to stop me from getting it. I meant that, and I was going to continue fighting for it, even if it meant getting through to a numb-skulled idiot like Jake Smith to get my way. I have been far too patient with him already, perhaps because I didn’t have much of a choice considering he was my partner in the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, but that didn’t change anything in my mind. Partner or not, I was going to make sure that I got a match made against him for Wicked Games, but he continued to give me the cold shoulder, and I gave him reprieve even when he didn’t deserve that in the slightest. I gave him chance after chance, but after last week, his luck has run out.
(Adam pauses, shaking his head in anger over what happened before he continues on.)
Adam Lucas: Jake fucked up badly, and I think deep down he knows it. He knows just as well as anyone the type of person that I am inside of that ring, and even more so when the chains are broken and I’m free to do whatever my heart desires. The more and more he continues to pull these stunts with me, the more eager I am to get into that ring with him and tear him a new asshole before taking that World Championship and making it my own. But I can’t do that if he doesn’t want to give me the match in the first place, and tonight I’m making sure that changes. I’m not leaving this ring until I get what I want, and that’s my title shot. It’s your choice whether or not you want to oblige, Jake, and I’m sure that you don’t care whether or not I hold this show captive, but we can either do this the easy way or the hard way and right now I’m giving you an out by staying right in place, where you can see me.
(Adam lowers his microphone as he leans back in his chair, the crowd murmuring momentarily not exactly knowing what to expect out of this. Adam continues to wait, and even though his face shows that he’s growing impatient, he’s not exactly planning to leave his spot either. It’s not long before he’s met with ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney which begins to play through the arena speakers. The crowd cheers loudly as the camera focuses on Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma who is seen making his way out to the stage. Usually bearing a bubbly personality, this time around it’s clear that the Hall of Famer isn’t particularly too happy as he eyes Adam inside of the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well we’re getting an appearance tonight from the Voltage Commissioner, who doesn’t seem very happy himself. I presume it’s about this current situation at hand, we know the issues that he’s had with our EAW World Champion.
James Peters: But we also know that he’s fully capable of making this match official himself given the opportunity. But will he give that to Adam? That just remains to be seen. Right now though, Adam looks like he’s at his last straw, and if the Commissioner doesn’t give him exactly what he wants, lord knows what might happen.
Persephone: Let’s see Captain Charisma give him the cold shoulder, I want to see what he does. It might actually be interesting for once.
(Captain Charisma slowly makes his way down the ramp, already having a microphone in hand as he signals for “Self Help Tape’ to come to a close. It’s not long after before he then begins to speak to Adam inside the ring.)
Captain Charisma: Do you want me to be completely honest with you, Adam? I’m honestly sick of having to deal with everyone on the Sunday Night Voltage roster being bitter and whining about unfair treatment. This includes you.
(The crowd looks surprised by what the Commissioner is saying right now, Adam specifically perks up.)
Captain Charisma: Nobody has ever held you back from anything, so you can have your match at Wicked Games and shut up in the process or I will ship you off to another brand where you can be a poster child for racist America or you can stand in line on the Showdown roster behind various World Champions, contract holders who can cash in at any time, and Hall of Famers.
(The crowd cheers at the match being made official, and specifically at the attitude that Captain Charisma is giving right now. Adam is certainly not pleased by the disrespect, raising his eyebrow as he looks to speak, but that’s before…)
???: NO! NO! NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT!
(The crowd boos loudly as they hear the familiar voice, with the camera going to show EAW World Champion Jake Smith as he storms out onto the stage. He has a microphone in hand as he yells loudly at Captain Charisma, who looks fed up with him before he can even say anything of note.)
Persephone: Oh brother.
Rich Russillo: Well the Wicked Games match has been made official, and Jake Smith seems to have taken offense to that completely. He’s making his way out here right now and he looks damn near ready to fight Captain Charisma over it.
James Peters: That doesn’t seem like the best thing to do considering the mood the Commissioner is in, he might just make things worse for Jake if he’s not careful, but we’re just going to have to see what happens.
(After a moment of thinking about what he has to say, Jake quickly begins to speak up.)
Jake Smith: You know what? You’re not the only person in the world who has problems, Captain Charisma. Just because nobody cares about your opinion doesn’t mean that you have to take it out on others, because what did I do to deserve a dumbfuck like you thrusting me in a match that I’ve constantly said is not worth my time. Do you think that I declined Adam because I’m scared of him or something? No, especially in the state that I am in, the God that I am, I KNOW that I can beat him. I would do that on a weekly show, sure, but definitely not on a Marquee Event like Wicked Games, I’m better off not having the match at all. I had to work for everything in my career, yet you just handed him the match, what type of bullshit is that? Don’t even get me started on what he’s done to deserve this match, absolutely NOTHING. So what gives you the gall to make decisions like these without taking it up with the Champ himself?
Captain Charisma: No, I don’t think you get it. I’m sick of you too, Jake. The sooner someone takes the title from you the better.
Jake Smith: Excuse you? That’s no way a Commissioner should be talking. Who the hell hired you anyway? The person who is somehow the Chairman of this company? That idiot Methuselah? Clearly he’s not good at the business side of things either if this is the shining example of leadership on this damn brand. There is only one person who should be manning the ship and that’s me, so when I say that this match isn’t happening, it most definitely isn’t.
Captain Charisma: You’re acting like you have much of a choice in the manner, you most definitely do not. You’ve done enough damage parading around like you can just do anything you want. When one thing goes wrong for you that’s when you start pointing fingers and acting like a complete baby, is that very leaderlike?
Jake Smith: You’re right, I can do whatever the fuck I want because I’m the EAW World Champion. Right now, you’re definitely not treating your Champion with respect.
Captain Charisma: Good, you deserve that. The decision is final, Jake Smith versus Adam Lucas for the EAW World Championship is official.
(Jake steps forward and tries to continue arguing with Captain Charisma, but the Commissioner brushes right past him and heads to the backstage area as the crowd starts to cheer loudly for the match having been made official.)
Rich Russillo: Well there you go! A feisty Captain Charisma decides to make the match for the EAW World Championship at Wicked Games official! Jake Smith doesn’t seem very happy with that, as he certainly was not expecting that to happen at all.
Persephone: I like that side of Captain Charisma, maybe if he acted like that more often I would actually enjoy my time here more.
James Peters: Well regardless, Adam got exactly what he wanted here tonight, and that’s something that Jake is going to have to deal with on his own time. Will we see Jake Smith walk out with the World Championship at Wicked Games? Or perhaps Adam Lucas will become a two-time World Champion at his expense? We’re just going to have to see.
(Jake turns over to Adam who seems pretty satisfied with everything that went down, looking past everything the Commissioner said toward him. Jake starts to shout at him, but Adam has no intentions of showing any pushback, getting exactly what he wanted out of tonight. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade to elsewhere.)
[ SCREENBAR – EARLIER THIS WEEK ]
(Moments later, the Voltage broadcast begins to fade away. No longer is the camera panning through the Etihad Arena, this time, we fade to a city skyline, the city of Abu Dhabi, with the light of the setting sun leaking into the lens of the camera, slowly resting underneath the concrete jungle, providing nothing but the darkness of the sky, only accompanied by the lights flickering either on, or off, inside of the skyscrapers in the city. Eventually, we fade to a beach, dimly lit, only a flickering orange flame lighting up the scenery. We see footprints, leading up to a campfire, alongside the audible crunch of the sand. The camera follows the footprints before meeting a black boot, stepping forward, inching closer to the campfire, before taking a seat on a stool.)
???: I can’t move forward…
(He takes a deep breath.)
???: Not until SHE is disposed of.
(The camera follows the boot up the leg, we see dark black jeans, eventually panning up to show none other than Solomon Stane, the glimmer of light reflecting in his eye, lit up orange by the light of the fire. He hunches over, and he runs his hand through the sand.)
Solomon Stane: Caroline. This woman… a thorn in my side for months. She and I engaged in an eternal, never-ending war, so it seemed. Destined to do this forever, right? Wrong. There is nothing eternal about her business and mine. There is an ending in sight, one that is bleak for her. Nothing lasts forever. This war does not last forever. This war will come to an end, and this war will come to a close. I will never be able to move forward… until I leave her in the dust. This is a necessity. This is something I have to do. There is no way that I could focus on anything else, if Caroline continues to breathe down my neck. She was breathing down my neck at Pain For Pride. She was breathing down my neck at Bloodsport. She is breathing down my neck now. This is much, much deeper than a mere wrestling match. This means so much more to me than just my job, my occupation, my work. This is far deeper than just personal. I should be standing here; Your Saviour. Though I cannot ever call myself a saviour, so long as she is still standing.
Solomon Stane: What is there to save, if my attention is stuck on her? What is there to compete for, if she still stands in my way? I am a soldier, and a soldier must eradicate his target. This has to come to an end. This has to come to a close. This has to meet its finale. Caroline must be stopped. Caroline must, finally, be put down, she must no longer stand in the way of my business. Last week was not the first time Caroline has stood in my way of greatness. It was not the first time she has interfered in my business, all out of spite, all to prevent me from reaching my highest potential. We saw how I defeated Methuselah; he could have been banished from the main event of Voltage this week, yet, it wasn’t to be. The Tag Team Turmoil may very well have been mine. But it wasn’t to be.
(Solomon Stane takes a deep breath, taking a handful of sand, bringing it closer to his face. His eyes lock with his hand.)
Solomon Stane: This has been a repeating issue since the previous season of EAW television, but it is an issue I will bring to an end, and she will no longer be the spawn from the devil preventing me from carrying out my lord’s will. She will no longer prevent me from doing as my God has asked of me. She will fall. Just as Methuselah – the man of the spear – fell before her. This is the only way this can end. It is the only way this can come to a close. There is no other option, but for Caroline, as it has been asked of me, to fall by my hand… the only ending.
(Solomon Stane finishes, as he makes a gap in his hand, allowing the sand to slowly drop from between his palm and his fingers, spilling out back down to the ground, falling by his hand. He then opens his hand, God’s hand, the sand no longer there. Solomon takes a deep breath once more. Seconds later, the camera would pan to Solomon’s left, a hand rested on his shoulder. Trixie Stane having been listening the whole time. She looks towards the fire.)
Trixie Stane: I’m sure Caroline knew in that very moment, we weren’t going to let her get away with what she had done. Which should make this news come as no surprise. After what she did to Solomon, I went back, and I spoke with Captain Charisma. I spoke with the one who makes the Voltage cog turn, and I set the scene for Caroline, and Solomon. Caroline wanted a match. Caroline wanted one more bout with Solomon Stane, and after my conversation with Captain Charisma; I gave that match to her. But this isn’t going to bring a smile upon her face. This isn’t what she wants. This isn’t going to be what she had hoped for. This match will be on Solomon’s terms, not Caroline’s. It will be a result of his vision, not hers. She and him will face off in an unsanctioned match. Anything will go, everything will be permitted. Which means Solomon will be able to tear the harlot apart piece by piece, allowed to bring every single sadistic thought of his to life. She will regret ever starting this tale. She will regret ever bringing this to life. She will regret ever standing in Solomon’s way, and she will regret ever attempting to make his life a living hell. It will be her karma.
(Solomon stane dusts the residue of sand off of his palm. Before, he locks his hands together, almost as if he were praying.)
Solomon Stane: This will be the last time we cross paths, Caroline.
(He shakes his head.)
Solomon Stane: After all, that’s what you said, wasn’t it? You said that, following Bloodsport, it wouldn’t be the final time our paths crossed. You were right, but it was a half-truth. Bloodsport wasn’t the finale. But Wicked Games, that sure will be. Your games only lasted a few more months. You signed your death wish, Caroline, by wanting to extend all of this. This was your mistake. You will have to accept that this was your mistake. You will be put down with no regrets. This will be the final time that we ever cross paths, and it will be not my creation, but yours. This is your fate. Accept it.
(Solomon Stane stands up. He inches closer to the fire, as Trixie Stane shuffles towards him. The camera then pans behind the flames, the flames creeping up into the shot. Solomon takes one more deep breath, zen, stoic, not a single nerve in his body.)
Solomon Stane: You are going to get what you deserve, Caroline. This isn’t going to be your happy ending. This isn’t going to be the tale of how Caroline marched upon her hellscape and slayed the Saviour. That is not how this tale goes. This tale is one of triumph, not tragedy. This tale is one where you are compromised to an end. This is what you deserve. This is what you have asked for. This is the only fate that suits your actions. For your actions have consequences, they will be reprimanded, they will be acted upon accordingly; for I am my God’s tool. I’m going to walk through those curtains at Wicked Games, Caroline, and I am going to march down to that ring with the intent to maim, and harm. You will fight but it won’t be to be victorious, you will fight only to survive; then, and only then, will I dismantle you just as I have waited all this time to do so. You have been a demon in my life for the better part of this year, and I am going to do the just thing. Banishing you right back to the hell that you came from.
(Solomon Stane scrapes his foot along the sand. His eyes trace down to the marks being made, before his eyes pan back up to the camera. Moments later, he would kick the sand onto the campfire, slowly dimming the fire, eventually putting it out, leaving Solomon and Trixie in complete darkness. All we can hear is the chirping of crickets, and the crunching of sand under Solomon and Trixie’s feet, as they walk off presumably into the distance, all the while the camera then begins to fade back to darkness, having been left with a threat made by Solomon Stane.)
(Voltage returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SET FOR ONE-FALL!
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes begins to play and Chiyo Gedo steps out onto the stage. He doesn’t look happy after everything that’s happened over the last few weeks, but he tries to not let that get to him. There is a complete focus on him as he heads down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM OSAKA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN TONIGHT AT 220 POUNDS…HE IS ‘THE FACELESS TERMINATOR’…CHIIIIYYOOOOO GEEEDDDOOOO!
(There is a mixed reaction from the crowd as he makes his way down. Gedo ignores them as he waits for his opponent to arrive. ‘Diva’ by Beyonce blasts throughout the arena as the crowd roars. Candice Blair walks with a smile on her face as she sees the fans in attendance, but before long she shifts to a more focused look as she turns her attention towards her opponent.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT…FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT 126 POUNDS…SHE IS ‘THE HOT COMMODITY’…CAAAANNNNDDDIIIICEEEEE BLAAAAIIIIIRRRRR!
(She gets down to the ring and nods towards her opponent. Both of them go to their corners and the ref calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen that is the bell! We are officially underway here! Candice Blair and Chiyo Gedo starts things hot here! They lock arms in the center of the ring! Gedo, utilizing that raw strength advantage is able to force her into the corner! He then sends her into the opposite one with an irish whip! Her entire back connects with the buckles and she stumbles back towards her opponent! GEDO TRIES TO PULL THE TRIGGER WITH THE URANAGE! Big move early in the match! Blair is able to resist being taken off her feet here! INSTEAD, SHE’S ABLE TO COUNTER WITH THE OVER-SHOULDER ARMDRAG!
Rich Russillo: But now it’s Gedo that doesn’t want to be budged! He resists the throw and grabs his opponent from behind! AND NOW HE’S LOOKING FOR THE SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! But Candice Blair is able to back him into the ropes…she then uses the momentum to roll forward with Gedo! She immediately tries to take advantage by getting him with a grounded roundhouse! But he drops back, avoiding the kick by barely a hair! HE THEN LEAPS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND DRIVES HER HEADFIRST INTO THE MAT WITH THE REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER!
Persephone: That’s rough for her. Gedo managed to do some big damage with that one. Agent 47 over here is now making an attempt at some submission offense. He wraps his arms around her neck and goes for that grounded dragon sleeper. That sucks for her!
James Peters: Indeed it does, this is a very effective hold! He is wrenching back on the head and beck of his opponent! Oxygen flow is being cut off…this could cause long-term damage! It looks like she’s trying to overpower Gedo but that is no easy task! Instead, she manages to free up her legs! SHE ROLLS BACKWARDS WHILE IN THE HOLD! She is able to get her foot on the bottom rope here…forcing the break! The ref pulls the two off of each other and it seems like Blair is safe for the moment! BUT THAT’S ONLY A MOMENT! Gedo picks her back up and sends her across the ring with an irish whip! HE THEN SLIPS BEHIND HER AND USES THAT MOMENTUM TO TRY FOR A BIGGER SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: But just like earlier in the match, she is able to counter! She slips out of and then gets him with a massive dropkick! It sends him into the ropes now! SHE MEETS HIM THERE…BUT HE SENDS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH THE BACK BODY DROP! She manages to land on the apron though! BUT THEN GEDO KNOCKS HER RIGHT OFF OF THEM WITH THE TRIANGLE DROPKICK! She hits the ground and tries to scramble back to her feet! But it might just be too late for her! CHIYO GEDO LAUNCHES HIMSELF TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A TOPE CON GIRO!
Persephone: LMAO NO WAY! Candice Blair simply steps out of the way of it! Gedo crashes down onto the mat! That definitely had to have hurt! Look at this idiot. He’s still trying to get back to his feet even after that! AND BLAIR THEN TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE SINGLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! She quickly tosses him back inside the ring and goes for the cover!
ONE!
TW-
James Peters: Chiyo Gedo is able to kick out before the two count! Clearly he has got a lot of fight left in him still! Candice lets him know just how unhappy she is about that with a shoot right in the lower back! She then forces him back up to a standing position here! SHE ATTEMPTS TO GET HIM WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK BUT HE DUCKS UNDER IT! He then gets right behind and drives her into the mat with that snap dragon suplex! He finally gets him with that! He doesn’t stop there though! He rushes over to the ropes and leaps off of them! LIONSAULT! HERE COMES THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE BLAIR IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP RIGHT AT THE TWO! That was an impressive combination from Gedo but it wasn’t quite enough! From there, he forces her back to her feet! HE THEN PLACES HER INTO THE STANDING GUILLOTINE CHOKE! Once again, utilizing a choke to wear down his opponent! He keeps her standing time in order to maintain control her! She tries to pull away but he keeps her locked down here! SO NOW SHE STARTS PUNCHING HIM IN THE RIBS! BUT HE STILL REFUSES TO RELEASE! BUT SHE MANAGES TO SHOVE HIM BACK AND THEN SWING HER LEGS INTO THE ROPES! SHE GETS ANOTHER ROPE BREAK!
Persephone: Gedo drops her right out of the hold and waits for her to find her footing! HE THEN PULLS HER IN THE FOR THE URANAGE! Blair is able to counter here…hooking the arms of her opponent! SHE THEN GETS HIM WITH THE UNDERHOOK FACEBREAKER! DAMN! Hope he negotiated a dental plan in his control.
James Peters: And now Blair picks Gedo back up and sends him into the ropes with the irish whip! Right off the rebound she darts forward with the spear! BUT NO! GEOD INTERCEPTS HER BY BRINGING UP A KNEE RIGHT INTO HER FACE! HE THEN TAKES HOLD OF HER AND SPIKES HER INTO THE MAT WITH THE URANAGE! HE THEN GOES TO THE ROPES ONCE AGAIN AND GOES FOR THAT LIONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: BUT SHE’S ABLE TO GET HER KNEES UP! Gedo lands right on top of them and his ribs took quite a blow! As he tries to get back up to a vertical base, Candice gets right across the chest with the forehand chop! She then takes a few steps back and rushes at him! SHE goes for the TILT-A-WHIRL HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN! AND SHE PUTS GEDO INTO THE CROSSFACE RIGHT OUT OF IT! And now it is time for Blair to get in some submission offense here! She is just wrenching back on the head and neck of Gedo with all of her might! Perhaps we could see him tap out tonight?
Persephone: Oh shit. This guy is literally dragging himself towards the ropes. He is taking all 126 pounds of Blair with him too. OOOF! He’s able to get his hand on the bottom rope and forces the break! Candice has no choice but to let him go. Well, sucks to be her.
James Peters: BUT AS SOON AS HE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, CANDICE KEEPS UP THE OFFENSE! She throws him towards the center of the ring with the over-the-shoulder armdrag! AND THEN HE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH THE LARIAT TAKEDOWN! She’s back on her in an instant and goes to lift Gedo back up! SHE LINES UP HER SHOT…AND GOES FOR THE SAVATE KICK! GEDO DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT! He takes hold of both of his opponents arms and then sends her flying with the tiger suplex! Candice Blair lands on the back of her head!
Rich Russillo: And the Faceless Terminator makes his way up onto the top rope! Candice Blair is barely able after that one…but she slowly rises back to her feet! Gedo is lying in wait, like a viper ready to strike! AND STRIKE HE DOES! HE GOES FOR THE DIVING CROSSBODY OFF THE TOP ROPE! BUT BLAIR LEAPS UP AT THE LAST MOMENT AND GETS HIM WITH THE DROPKICK! Her feet go right into the chest of Gedo! She quickly scrambles on top of him for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: And he gets the shoulder up. Of course he does. She needs to hit him with that Candy Destroyer or something. They don’t call this guy a terminator cause he isn’t tough.
James Peters: That is very true. Gedo is one tough hombre but Candice Blair is no slouch either! She brings him back to a vertical base and then sends him across the ring! He comes back at her and looks for a clothesline but she limbos right under it! He comes back…AND SHE GETS HIM WITH THE JAPANESE ARMDRAG! Gedo is down once more and Candice Blair positions herself right above him! SHE GETS HIM WITH THE STANDING MOONSAULT! AND NOW SHE LOOKS GET PART TWO OF THIS COMBINATION! HERE COMES THE DOUBLE KNEES!
Rich Russillo: BUT HE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! He springs back to his feet as she tries to get back up! HE SPIKES HER DOWN WITH THE URANAGE! He then picks her back up and throws her into the corner! From there, he meets her in the corner with a clothesline! He lets her stumble out of the corner and back towards the center of the ring! HE THEN RUSHES AT HER…HE’S LOOKING FOR THE FATAL HEAD TRAUMA!
Persephone: BUT HE GETS TO THE PEAK OF DDT AND CANDICE BLAIR BARELY SHOVES HIM AWAY! I almost can’t believe she was able to throw him like that! Gedo looks a little surprised as well but he comes at her again! She tries to chop him across the chest but he catches the arm. HE TURNS HER AROUND FOR THE DRAGON SUPLEX! But he isn’t done here….he keeps ahold of her and brings her back up to her feet! HE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER! And wow, look at that. Seems like he wants to hit a third. AND HE GETS EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTS! Three dragon suplexes equals possible brain damage for Candice Blair. Gedo goes for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
James Peters: But she’s able to kick out even after that vicious combination! We already mentioned how tough Gedo is but never underestimate Candice Blair! Gedo looks to test just how far she can go…LOCKING IN THE DRAGON SLEEPER ONCE AGAIN! This time it’s in a standing position! You can see that Blair is worn down at least from these constant chokeholds! Yet, she is still trying to fight back, swinging at the face of her opponent! GEDO SWITCHES STRATEGIES HERE! HE JUST SWINGS HIS FOREARM DOWN INTO HER CHEST OVER AND OVER AGAIN! THEN HE TURNS IT A TIGER SUPLEX! It sends Blair across the ring and rolling to the outside! He doesn’t a skip a beat heading straight towards the ropes! HE GETS HER WITH THE SPRINGBOARD CON GIRO!
Rich Russillo: He crashes down right on top of her! He tried for that earlier in that match but he actually connected with it! He picks her back up and throws her inside the ring! She doesn’t even look like she can move at all here! Chiyo Gedo decides to exercise some patience here! He just stares her down, waiting for her to get up! Blair does manage to stagger to her feet and he comes at her once again! THIS TIME WITH THE UNEXPECTED WHIPLASH!
Persephone: NOPE. As he comes in hot with that cutter, Candice Blair steps out of the way and lets him flop on his back! SHE THEN IMMEDIATELY CONNECTS WITH THE STANDING MOONSAULT! AND THEN THE DOUBLE KNEES! They are driven right into his solar plexus and I think I heard a crack there.
James Peters: Me too. She doesn’t go for the cover quite yet on Gedo! Instead she forces him onto his knees. She runs off the ropes to build up some speed! SHE THEN GETS HIM WITH THE BICYCLE KNEE RIGHT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! That one had some serious impact behind it! Here comes the cover from Blair and this could be it!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: BUT NO! GEDO IS STILL ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! But she is so over this match now! Candice Blair brings him to his feet and tucks his head in between her legs! SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE CASTLE’S CRUMBLING HERE! CHIYO GEDO IS ABLE TO COUNTER WITH THE BACK BODY DROP HERE! HE SENDS HER UP BUT SHE’S LANDS ON HER FEET! He’s already on his way to the ropes though, gaining some serious momentum as he bounces off! She tries to stop that momentum with a lariat…BUT HE RUNS RIGHT THROUGH! HE THEN COMES RIGHT BACK AT HER WITH THE HEATSEEKER! THE SPINNING BACK ELBOW MIGHT HAVE JUST KNOCKED BLAIR OUT! COVER FROM GEDO!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Persephone: Seriously? This one is somehow still going. Candice Blair manages to kick out yet again.
James Peters: You can see the frustration mounting here for Gedo! Even with that assassin-like demeanor, it is hard to hide it! He forces his opponent back up to her feet here! He runs into the ropes and then comes back at her with another Heat Seeker! BUT BLAIR GETS HIM WITH A DROPKICK RIGHT IN THE BACK! He stumbles forward from the impact but catches himself on the ropes! He turns back towards Blair but she’s on him in an instant! SHE GETS HIM WITH A BEAUTIFUL SPRINGBOARD ARMDRAG!
Rich Russillo: Chiyo Gedo is sent across the ring with that one! He staggers back to a vertical here and Blair comes back at him once again! SHE ROCKS HIM WITH THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK! She then sends him into the ropes with an irish whip! SHE LOOKS FOR THE BICYCLE KNEE AS HE REBOUNDS! AS SHE DOES, GEDO IS ABLE TO DODGE OUT OF THE WAY! HE GETS BEHIND HER AND TRIES TO TAKE THE ARMS FOR THE TIGER SUPLEX! She’s able to tear herself away and THEN CONNECTS WITH THE INVERTED STOMP FACE BREAKER! She just drives her boot right into his jaw!
Persephone: He doesn’t seem to having a good time at all. What a coincidence, because neither am I. Someone just needs to end this. Oh? Is that Candice Blair is going to finally do? She picks him back up once again! SHE’S LOOKING FOR A CANDY DESTROYER! I HOPE THAT IT ACTUALLY HITS THIS TIME!
James Peters: BUT NO! GEDO SHOVES HER AWAY BEFORE IT CONNECT! She lunges forward with the spear, trying to catch him by surprise! BUT HE CATCHES HER AND SPIKES HER WITH A URANAGE! All he has to now is finish this! And that’s exactly what he intends to do as sets up for that Expected Whiplash!
(‘Catch Me If You Can’ by Runblebee begins to play. Chiyo Gedo’s eyes widen. He turns towards the stage getting ready to fight off another potential attack.)
Rich Russillo: THAT IS AKARI KIYOKO’S MUSIC! BUT WHERE IS HE? Chiyo Gedo has practically abandoned his efforts here, not wanting to be caught off-guard once more! BUT HE DOESN’T NOTICE THAT CANDICE BLAIR IS BACK ON HER FEET! Gedo, noticing that Kiyoko is nowhere to be found, turns back towards his opponent! HE TAKES A BICYCLE KNEE! She then tucks him in…AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE CASTLE’S CRUMBLING! This one has to be over now! She goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Diva’ by Beyonce begins to play as Candice Blair crawls off of her opponent. She takes a moment to catch her breath, before slowly pushing herself back to her feet. Chiyo Gedo slowly rolls out of the ring in pain, and he’s not happy about that distraction by Akari Kiyoko.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…”THE HOT COMMODITY”… CAAANNNNDDDIIIICCCEEEE BLLAAAIIIIIRRR!
James Peters: Akari Kiyoki continues to be a thorn in the side of Chiyo Gedo! I mean, he could have gotten a massive win there! Instead, he let himself get distracted and paid dearly for it!
Rich Russillo: That may be so but you have to give credit to Candice Blair! There was tremendous effort from both competitors throughout that match! There were several moments where it could go either way! In the end, she took advantage of the situation to secure the win!
(Candice Blair is seen having her hand raised in the middle of the ring. Gedo is still down, staring up at the stage with absolute hate in his eyes.)
(Promotional ad for Wicked Games, where Ms. Extreme faces Dr. Bethany Blue.)
(The camera cuts to a local female talent inside the ring, pacing back and forth in the ring, waving to fans in attendance, just happy to be there tonight.. Meanwhile, Bella Braxton’s voice can be heard in the background.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Already in the ring! Hailing out of Cincinnati, Ohio, weighing in at 115 pounds… DRU HARPER!!
(Dru throws both fists up, garnering a small positive reaction from the crowd, who reacts more negatively for Effy McAvoy as ”Psycho“ by That’s Outrageous! blares throughout the arena. Ahren makes his way onto the stage, and saunters down the ramp, which draws the attention of Dru, who is soon startled as Effy grabs her ankle from ringside, having snuck there undetected. Dru jumps, and moves away from slight fear as Effy slides in the ring with a devilish grin.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Watch Hil, Rhode Island, weighing in at 125 pounds, accompanied to the ring by EAW Hall of Famer, Ahren Fournier…SHE IS THE OMEN… EFFY MCAVOY!
Persephone: God, she’s a fuckin weirdo.
Rich Russillo: I’ll admit, Effy’s a bit… creepy. But in the ring, she has talent. That, you can’t deny.
James Peters: Tonight, Effy looks to show off said talent against Dru Harper.
Persephone: Great. I wonder where Captain Charisma found this one…
James Peters: I’ve done some research, and after looking on Cagematch… Dru’s fairly new to this business, but she has an opportunity to perhaps earn herself a contract.
Persephone: Hey, I doubt it!
(Effy has her back turned towards Dru while crouching down in the corner, being given advice from Ahren Fournier on the outside. The referee signals for the bell, annoying Effy, who was in the middle of something important, then she turns her attention towards Dru.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The bell has rung, and it’s obvious that Dru is a bit… off her game tonight.
Persephone: We’d have to see her off game first to know that.
James Peters: True, but you can tell the scare from Effy has shaken her a bit. She isn’t sure what to make of her opponent just yet.
Rich Russillo: Effy smiles, knowing the effect she’s having over Dru- OOH! EFFY CHARGES DRU WITH A RUNNING HAIR-PULLED MAT SLAM, AND STARTS TO BANG THE BACK OF DRU’S HEAD OFF THE CANVAS!
James Peters: EFFY IS SHOWCASING SOME AGGRESSION EARLY ON! THEN LIFTS DRU UP BY THE HAIR, AND SENDS HER INTO THE CORNER! EFFY STARTS GOING TO WORK WITH FOREARM STRIKES, AND DRU SINKS DOWN TO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE, GROWING DAZED!
Rich Russillo: LUCKILY, THE REFEREE INTERJECTS, PULLING EFFY AWAY BRIEFLY! BUT SHE QUICKLY PUSHES PAST HIM- WHOA! SIGNS OF LIFE SHOWN FROM DRU HARPER, WHO STARTS BATTLING BACK WITH FOREARMS OF HER OWN!
James Peters: DRU IS FIGHTING HER WAY OUT OF THAT CORNER, AND EFFY IS STUNNED! BARELY ABLE TO STAND! DRU IS FIRED UP, AND FLOORS EFFY WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: EFFY SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET, BUT GETS DROPPED WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW!
Persephone: Oh, don’t tell me…
James Peters: EFFY SWINGS WILDLY WITH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT, BUT DRU DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES FOR A HURRICANRANA! EFFY RETURNS TO HER FEET, AND STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: DRU CHARGES IN WITH A STEP-UP KNEE STRIKE, AND TRANSITIONS INTO A RUNNING BULLD- NO! EFFY SHOVED HER OFF AT THE LAST MINUTE!! DRU RETURNS TO A VERTICAL BASE, FAVORING HER BACK, AND-
James Peters: RUNNING SWINGING NECKBREAKER BY EFFY! EFFY JUST TURNED HEADS WITH THE GOAT TROT!
Rich Russillo: EFFY PULLS DRU BACK UP BY THE HAIR, AND WAVES A GOODBYE TO HER BEFORE RUNNING THE THE ROPES! DRU CAN BARELY STAND- PROTECT YA NECK! EFFY HOOKS THE LEG OFF THAT CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… EFFY MCAVOY!
(”Psycho“ by That’s Outrageous! plays to a negative reaction from fans as Effy McAvoy rises to her feet, and Ahren Fournier slides in the ring, raising her hand in victory. Quickly, Effy latches onto Fournier with a hug, jumping for joy. Ahren pats her on the back, but the celebration is soon cut short with ‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones. Both Ahren and Effy turn toward the stage as Selina saunters down the ramp with a microphone in hand.)
James Peters: Welp. The celebration has been cut short, because Selina Reyes is making her way down to the ring, looking to confront her opponent for Wicked Games, Effy McAvoy.
Rich Russillo: Speaking of, Effy just came off an impressive win against Dru Harper, who put up a good fight, but in the end, all it took was one mistake for Effy to capitalize.
James Peters: After a match like that, you have to think… is Effy easy pickings for Selina Reyes to pick the bones on?
Persephone: She has the cardio of a mailman if so. The woman barely broke a sweat.
(Selina walks up the steel steps, and enters the ring, standing across from both Effy and Ahren. Effy shields the Hall of Famer, placing him behind her in case Selina tries to pull anything. However, Selina keeps a confident smirk on her face as ‘My Own Summer’ fades out in the background. The crowd simmers down after a while, and Selina speaks into the microphone.)
Selina Reyes: Effy, congratulations. Your win was impressive. That, I’ll give you. But enjoy the victories while they last, because at Wicked Games, things take a turn. At Wicked Games, I am going to destroy you, and make you regret EVER challenging me to a match.
(Effy grows irritated with Selina’s words, and storms toward the ropes, demanding a microphone, which she is soon handed by a stagehand. Effy then approaches Ahren, and apologizes.)
Effy McAvoy: Ahren, I am sorry our celebration got cut short, but! Selina had to come out here, and ruin everything!
(Effy takes a deep breath, calming herself down, and turns toward Selina Reyes, who crosses her arms, unimpressed with McAvoy. Effy resumes shielding Ahren from Selina before addressing her.)
Effy McAvoy: However, it’s okay… it’s okay, because at Wicked Games, Selina will pay for her little intrusion.
Selina Reyes: Oh, I highly doubt that.
Effy McAvoy: Remember, I challenged you to this match, Selina, and for a reason.
Selina Reyes: Yes. I remember, Effy. Remember what I said as well. You are not going to defeat me. You could play, you can be serious as sin, but you would still be defeated. I meant that, and still do. Look into my eyes, and tell me there’s an ounce of doubt in them. Cmon, I dare you.
(Effy steps closer to Selina, and does look into her eyes briefly, searching for an ounce of doubt, which she doesn’t find. Though, Effy isn’t rattled.)
Effy McAvoy: That’s fine, Selina, but look into my eyes, and find an ounce of regret. There isn’t any, and I’ve had weeks to sit with my decision. Already, I prefer having you as an opponent rather than tag team partner.
(Selina cracks an amused smile.)
Selina Reyes: For once, I can agree with you. Effy, I’ve been dying for the opportunity to rip your head off in a match, and I’m a little disappointed it’s taken this long. But at Wicked Games, the wait is finally over. I haven’t forgotten your little hissy fit after our loss in the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, nor will I ever, because a part of me was taken that night. Sure, it’s one thing to attack your partner after the match, but to get my hair ripped out as well? Biggest mistake of your life.
Effy McAvoy: Oh, Selina… I haven’t forgotten either. I remember ripping your hair out, and how good it felt… but my actions weren’t without reason. I had an opportunity to impress Ahren that night, and you ruined it. Therefore, I merely responded.
Selina Reyes: Ahren, it’s all you think about night and day. Well, think about this. If he wasn’t happy with your performance in the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, then imagine his disappointment at Wicked Games. Effy, you said yourself. You’re finally free. No more tournaments, no more having to team in the name of brand supremacy, which means having no one to place the blame on, except yourself when things go south.
(Effy is irate, and Ahren tries to calm her down. Effy turns her back towards Selina, and faces Ahren completely, breathing in and breathing out at Fournier’s behest, but Effy tosses her mic aside, and snaps around for a surprise attack-)
James Peters: WHOA! DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN BY SELINA REYES, WHO STARTS TO UNLOAD WITH RIGHT HANDS AS EFFY TRIES HER BEST TO COVER UP!
Rich Russillo: SELINA SAW THE SNEAK ATTACK COMING, AND WAS ABLE TO THWART IT!
Persephone: Finally, something interesting happens.
James Peters: EFFY CRAWLS AWAY, AND PULLS HERSELF UP IN THE CORNER! SELINA MARCHES TOWARD HER, AND CLUBS EFFY ACROSS THE BACK, DELIVERING SHOTS TO THE BODY AS WELL!
(Ahren tries to pull Selina off, but she spins around, and threatens to punch him, causing Ahren to back off, but diverting her attention briefly-)
Rich Russillo: OOH! FROM BEHIND, EFFY BLINDSIDES SELINA, AND DRIVES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!
James Peters: NOW, EFFY STARTS RETURNING THE FAVOR! CLUBBING SELINA ACROSS THE BACK AS SHE COVERS UP!
Rich Russillo: SELINA SHOVES EFFY AWAY, BUT MCAVOY IS RELENTLESS! CHARGING BACK I- NO! SELINA GOT THE BOOT UP! EFFY STAGGERS TO THE CENTER, AND SELINA RUSHES HER! BOTH WOMEN ARE HAVING A HOCKEY FIGHT IN THE CENTER!
James Peters: WHICH SELINA GETS THE BETTER OF, UNLOADING WITH RIGHTS AND LEFT, CAUSING EFFY TO ROLL OUT!
Rich Russillo: SELINA ROLLS OUT AS WELL, AND QUICKLY GRABS HOLD OF EFFY, SLAMMING HER FACE FIRST OFF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE COVER REPEATEDLY!
Persephone: Yeah! Bash her brains!
James Peters: EFFY DROPS TO A KNEE, AND IS DAZED AFTER ALL THOSE SLAMS ON THE ANNOUNCE TABLE! SELINA ROLLS HER BACK INSIDE-
(Effy gets rolled back inside the ring, and Ahren crouches down, trying to help her back up. Meanwhile, Selina rolls back in herself, and lines Effy up from the corner, unbeknownst to either McAvoy or Fournier.)
James Peters: SELINA CHARGES IN, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR THE- OH! OH NO!
Rich Russillo: EFFY SIDESTEPPED THE ALAMO KNEE! BUSAIKU KNEE STRIKE WAS AVOIDED, BUT CAUGHT AHREN INSTEAD!
James Peters: AND EFFY CANT BELIEVE IT! NEITHER CAN SELINA! SHE WAS AIMING FOR EFFY!
(Effy stares with her mouth agape in shock at what just transpired before rage washes over, and she lunges at Selina, who rolls out of the ring, backpedaling up the ramp slowly. Effy reaches out through the bottom rope, yelling at Selina off-mic before crawling over to Ahren on the canvas.)
Persephone: :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: Effy looked as if she wanted to KILL Selina there!
James Peters: Well, we’ve seen what happens when the woman feels she’s even slightly disappointed her mentor. I wouldn’t be surprised.
(Effy breaks into tears, trying to wake up Ahren in the ring while Selina watches from the stage area.)
Rich Russillo: Things were heated between both women already, but somehow, they manage to up the stakes.
James Peters: Wicked Games is approaching, and I cannot wait to see these women throw down! But uh… someone get medical attention out there for Ahren.
(Effy continues crying, cradling his head in her arms, desperately trying to wake him up as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues forward as we see Damien Kutcher backstage. The fans in the arena would give a negative reaction when he appears, as he is seen wearing casual attire here tonight considering he doesn’t have a match scheduled. He is in a different part of the arena, not in the locker room, but in his own space and vicinity, so no one can bother him. He looks to be holding the bible, as he has a conflicted look on his face, continuing to read it until…)
???: Hey!
(Damien’s attention goes from his bible to his right as the camera pans over to reveal Akari Kiyoko. This gets even more negative reactions from the crowd as Akari and Damien share a glare at each other. Damien seems confused as Akari begins speaking to him…)
Akari Kiyoko: Hey, look, I heard what you said last week. I heard everything you had to say about your position and how you wanted to improve upon that. I aired my displeasure just like you did, so I understand that feeling completely, Damien. We both wanted better, and despite how we left last week with some wins… we’re still in a slump, and we need more to get back on track.
Damien Kutcher: We?
Akari Kiyoko: Yes, man… WE! You and I still don’t have the momentum on our side. You beat Selina sure, and I beat Michael Scott Connor, but that’s just one win for us. We need more victories on our side, more wins to get it rolling back into each other’s court.
Damien Kutcher: What do you want, Akari?
Akari Kiyoko: Nothing from you, Damien, because I feel for the situation you’re in. If we remove all the stuff about the Lord, the man above, the great dedication to religion, and we move to that side… The struggles you’ve been facing, Damien, I share those same struggles with you. I felt those same setbacks and frustrations from your interview with Sofia. I can relate to you, and I know you can relate to this as well when I say I’m tired of coming up short despite giving these matches everything I got. That amount of effort I put into matches isn’t enough for me.
(Damien nods his head as he places the bible down on a production crate as he responds to what Akari says to him…)
Damien Kutcher: You know, I agree with you, Akari. Recently, I have had some tough losses racked up. Loses that I ain’t proud of since this damn season started. The first opportunity, the first chance, was a Unique Opportunity for that Hardcore Championship. You won that, Akari, and I couldn’t capitalize. I faced Chiyo Gedo on Dynasty for a New Breed Championship shot, and once again, I couldn’t capitalize on it. We can even go back further with my New Breed Championship match against Michael Machina at Grand Rampage, and I couldn’t capitalize. Many of these opportunities have slipped by despite everything I have done. It wasn’t me putting on a half-ass performance, nah, I was doing everything I could just like you.
(Akari is also seen nodding his head as he agrees with what Damien is saying to him. Damien continues to talk to Akari.)
Damien Kutcher: Even while I listen to the Lord’s word… things haven’t gotten according to plan. Things have not particularly gone my way. Everything I do has a reason, and that’s for the man above, God himself is who I follow and praise. I carry this Bible around with me because of the teachings I have learned from it, and despite that… It’s leaving me confused. It’s left me wondering what the hell it is that I need to do to shift this momentum in my favor.
Akari Kiyoko: This is why I approached you, Damien, and everyone else in that locker room… they don’t understand us. They don’t understand our struggles, they simply don’t. Others in that locker room never had to struggle a day in their life compared to us. We want to get better, we both want the same goals and the same direction, and it just isn’t going our way. Do you think Limmy Monaghan or Ms. Extreme is going to understand that?
Damien Kutcher: Not a chance.
Akari Kiyoko: Exactly, they have their setbacks right now, but they haven’t struggled like us, no one has!
Damien Kutcher: Amen.
Akari Kiyoko: Another thing-
???: Hold that thought for a moment.
(Akari looks to his left, and so does Damien as the camera pans to reveal none other than Chiyo Gedo. He gets a mixed but positive reaction from the crowd for his appearance, as he still doesn’t look like he’s in the greatest mood. After the debacle that occured during his match against Candice Blair, there’s only one person that he can pin the blame on and it’s the man standing right in front of him. He eyes Akari with a piercing look, while he doesn’t seem all that intimidated by his presence.)
Chiyo Gedo: Akari, if you think for one second that I was off your radar, then you should have considered that before costing me my match against Candice.
Akari Kiyoko: I didn’t do anything. Don’t blame me because production hit my theme by accident. You’re trying to point fingers to hide your inadequacies.
Chiyo Gedo: Cut the bullshit. I’m not done with you, not for a long shot. If you thought otherwise? Then you should have prayed harder than the middle man who loves Jesus. I’m not happy with you or with this new attitude that you have going on just because Territorial Invasion went up in flames for you. It’s pathetic really, that not only that I was a pawn to your career crisis you seem to have going on, but that you are also crying about opportunities not going your way. All that crying should be saved, Akari, because I’m warning you right now that you still have to pay for what you’ve been doing these past couple of weeks. I gave you the chance to back off, but you clearly chose your side tonight. So before you and Damien decide to share traumatic experiences of failing opportunities with each other, think about the debt you owe me, Akari.
(Akari looks annoyed at Chiyo as he responds to what he said to him by saying…)
Akari Kiyoko: Chiyo, there is no debt to pay to you. There is nothing for me to get my comeuppance or whatever you want to phrase it as. If you want me to remind you again, what I did to you was nothing personal. I needed to make that statement, I needed to do what I had to, and if you were man enough, you would let this go and focus on other things. Focus on other ventures instead of giving your undivided attention to me. Leave me at peace, Chiyo, and maybe that will get you peace as well.
Chiyo Gedo: That’s the issue, Akari, my peace is for me to get what is owed. Now last week, you had the privilege of escaping from my grasp, you were in the right situation at the right time. Right now, though, you won’t be able to escape too easily. I can’t focus on other things until I deal with you, Akari, and let it be known that you don’t wrong a man like me.
Akari Kiyoko: You want to fight now? I’m going to remind you of the same feeling you had weeks ago.
Chiyo Gedo: Yeah, give me your best shot.
(It looks like things are breaking down between Akari Kiyoko and Chiyo Gedo! Chiyo, of course, looks pissed at Akari, and Akari doesn’t look too happy that Chiyo isn’t letting go of that attack he dished out weeks prior. Akari goes straight for a punch, but Chiyo manages to block it!)
James Peters: THINGS HAVE BROKEN OUT BETWEEN CHIYO AND AKARI! AKARI WENT FOR A RIGHT, BUT CHIYO BLOCKED IT AND GOES FOR AN ELBOW TOWARD AKARI! THIS IS ESCALATING FAST AS THEY BOTH ENGAGE IN A BRAWL WITH DAMIEN KUTCHER IN THE MIDDLE. RIGHTS AND LEFTS FROM CHIYO AND AKARI!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT! LOOK AT THAT! DAMIEN JUST CLOBBERED CHIYO IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD. AKARI LOOKS AT DAMIEN WITH A SMIRK AS THEY NOW BOTH PUNCHING AND THROWING FOREARMS TOWARDS CHIYO GEDO! THIS A TWO-ON-ONE ASSAULT ON CHIYO GEDO WHAT THE HELL!
James Peters: THEY DON’T SEEM TO BE STOPPING EITHER AS CHIYO IS NOW TAKEN TO THE GROUND AS NOW THEY HAVE RESORTED TO STOMPING ON CHIYO! THIS IS GOING TOO FAR.
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT THAT THOUGH JAMES, MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR COMES IN WITH A CHAIR! AKARI AND DAMIEN SCATTERED AWAY AS MICHAEL CAME IN FOR THE SAVE FOR CHIYO! HE’S SCARING THEM OFF WITH THAT CHAIR, AS MICAHEL DOESN’T LOOK ALL TOO HAPPY EITHER CONSIDERING WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK WITH HIM AND AKARI.
(Akari and Damien leave the scene as we see Michael Scott Connor drop down to knee as he asks Chiyo Gedo…)
Michael Scott Connor: Hey soldier, you alright?
(Michael brings Chiyo up from lying down on the floor and then on his knee as Chiyo has an more pissed-off look on his face. Michael senses the rage coming from him as he says…)
Michael Scott Connor: They’re going to get what they deserve.
(Michael brings Chiyo back to his feet as the segment fades off as we continue with our broadcast here on Sunday Night Voltage.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a shot of the Etihad Arena as the crowd in attendance is met with the sounds of ‘Dance The Night’ by Dua Lipa, which begins to play up to a loud negative reaction. The camera then goes over to the stage to show Ashlynn Quinn who is strutting out from the backstage area with a smirk on her face. She looks around at the electric crowd here tonight before then beginning to make her way down the ramp from there.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ‘EAW’S FAVORITE BARBIE’… ASHLYNN QUINN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, last week we saw Candice Blair put out an open challenge for Wicked Games, looking to get her career back on track after several crushing losses. Her challenge ended up getting accepted by Ashlynn Quinn, who seems to have hit a couple of roadblocks as well, but just like Candice, is fighting with a point to prove.
James Peters: Ashlynn is looking to go full throttle in this match, and getting a win against the likes of Candice Blair is going to do wonders for her career going forward. But right now, it seems like she has some thoughts on the task at hand, let’s hear what she has to say.
Persephone: If you have to gain momentum off of beating Candice Blair, then you need to reevaluate your entire profession at this point. Do you even deserve to be wrestling?
(Ashlynn makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she enters into the ring. She then makes her way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area. It’s not long after that before ‘Dance The Night’ then begins to come to a close, and she begins to speak.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Last week I was in an absolute slump. It was a totes disappointment knowing that I was being handed a ton of losses and floating in absolute nothingness when I KNOW that I should be treated as nothing less than a STAR. I didn’t know where to go, and it made me wonder what my purpose was on this roster. But hearing Candice Blair put out her kewt little challenge for Wicked Games was enough to reignite that fire under me! To figure out what I wanted to do with my career here in EAW, and that’s to be the absolute best that’s what! I know that it’s not something that is going to happen immediately, but I know for certain that if I beat her and send her to the back along with the rest of the other uggos, I take one step forward toward that goal! It’s absolutely girlboss!
(Ashlynn has a smile on her face as she says that, excited for the opportunity to come. But after some time she begins to bow her head, thinking deeply before continuing on.)
Ashlynn Quinn: But… make no mistake about it, I really want that match against Candice! But there’s one condition before I put my full attention on it! I don’t want this to be any sort of match for me! I don’t want this to be a regular match where we only just determine who the best wrestler is. We’re both beauty queens, we slay the competition, and we’re absolute princesses no matter what situation we’re in! I can see all the parallels between the two of us, so my question is why waste all of that on something that doesn’t determine who’s the best out of all of those categories?! I want something that truly measures the definition of a PRINCESS! To show who truly shines the brightest out of the two of us. This is why I’ve decided to make this declaration… Candice, at Wicked Games you and I will compete to see who will be the first ever…. MISS VOLTAGE!
(The crowd marvels at this, not exactly knowing how to feel about such a statement being made by Ashlynn right now. But she is beaming ear to ear for this as she continues.)
Ashlynn Quinn: I mean, just think about it! How good of an idea would it be to do this?! Better yet, how much more exciting would it be for Wicked Games to not just include a match between Ashlynn Quinn and Candice Blair, but to have its very first BEAUTY CONTEST! I see it now, I can only imagine how marvelous it’s going to turn out to be! Oh, I just can’t wait for this!
(Ashlynn jumps up and down in place in excitement, but it’s not long before ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole is then heard beginning to play up. The crowd gets loud as the camera goes over to show ‘Princess’ Candice Blair as she is seen making her way out from the backstage area and toward the stage. She has a surprised expression on her face, hearing what Ashlynn had to say regarding their match at Wicked Games, but regardless she makes her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well it looks like, judging by the look on her face, Candice wasn’t exactly expecting a match like this to be made after she put out her Open Challenge last week. But knowing exactly just who Candice Blair is, it doesn’t seem like she is going to object to this in the slightest.
James Peters: But we’re just going to have to see for certain. Now, I don’t know what a beauty contest truly is, but figuring out who the first Miss Voltage is going to be is interesting.
Persephone: I’m surprised that you don’t know what a beauty contest is, you’re basically a girl, James.
James Peters: :wtf: That’s not nice.
Persephone: Shut up.
(Candice makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she enters into the ring. She makes her way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ then begins to come to a close. Then, approaching Ashlynn, she begins to speak.)
Candice Blair: Well, I can’t say I expected that very much. You certainly have a keen mind, Ashlynn, that much I’ll be able to tell you. While I’m very surprised by you putting this out there as an idea, I’m more than happy to accept it. I like the idea of becoming the very first Miss Voltage.
Ashlynn Quinn: THAT’S SO GOOD! THIS IS GOING TO BE TOTALLY AMAZING-
Candice Blair: Don’t get your hopes up just yet. Since this was your idea, I think it’s only fitting that I give some of my own and select the categories for this beauty contest.
Ashlynn Quinn: Um… okay then. Go ahead.
Candice Blair: This doesn’t take much to think about in my mind. If you really want to determine who’s the best in every single category, then I’ll be more than happy to grant that to you. This is why the three that I’m choosing are an evening gown category, a swimsuit category, and last, but certainly not least… a wrestling match.
Ashlynn Quinn: Couldn’t have said it better myself! I agree to those terms, and you know what? Why need to choose any judges for it? The fans can be the judges for the evening grown and swimsuit categories! I’m so smart!
Candice Blair: I agree with that. That sounds like a plan to me. While this may be all sunshine and roses for you though, I’m focused on making sure that I pin you to the mat for the three count and get the victory I truly desire. I’ve been at the receiving end of some crushing losses, and I’m not going to let this opportunity to beat you slip from my hands. I wanted to face anyone who stepped up to the plate, and I meant that. I hope that you’re on your A-game just as I am.
Ashlynn Quinn: Oh yeah, I’m going to dress like my life depends on it!
Candice Blair: :skip:
Ashlynn Quinn: Make no mistake about it, Candice, I’m going to get the last laugh out of the two of us. I’m not only going to beat you, but I am going to become the very first Miss Voltage, that is a sight that I’m not going to miss for the world! Believe it or not, you’re stepping into my environment, and I’m more than happy to show you who’s boss when it counts!
Candice Blair: That’s what you think, but I hope your priorities lie in what truly matters. I’m more than happy to give you what you want, Ashlynn, dressing to impress is most definitely one of my fortes. But I’m more so focused on settling this inside of the ring, I just need to know that you are as well.
Ashlynn Quinn: Oh please! I was born for this! I know that I’m going to out-style you just like I do all of the other uggos on this roster! I was born to walk on the runway and be a star, and I’m going to show you exactly why at Wicked Games.
(Candice chuckles as she hears what Ashlynn has to say, shaking her head.)
Candice Blair: I guess we’re just going to have to see then. Best of luck.
(Candice drops her microphone down to the ground as ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ then begins to play up again. She turns around and makes her way out of the ring while Ashlynn watches on, with several ideas already floating around in her head. Both look back at one another one last time as it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade out.)
(Commercial for Terrifier 3 featuring KASAI. In theaters now.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, as ‘Dance The Night’ by Dua Lipa can be heard playing. Ashlynn Quinn is seen in the ring, ready for the upcoming match.)
Bella Braxton: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: Already in the ring… From Los Angeles, California… Weighing in at 115 pounds… AAASSHHHLLYYNNN QQUIIIINNNNN!!!!!!!
(Ashlynn Quinn would be in the ring, warming up for her match when ‘The World’s Gonna End Tonight’ by Dan Romer and Peter Harper would hit as Solomon Stane walks out to the ramp and gets down on a knee. He prays until Trixie comes out and puts a hand on his shoulder. He rises as she does this and then stares straight ahead and marches towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… Accompanied by Trixie Stane… From The City of Sin… Weighing in at 266 pounds… SSOOOOLLOOOOMOONNNN STTTAAAAAAANNNEEEE!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well here’s a man who also looks to prove himself tonight and send a message. He can’t be happy about the events of last week and that is sure to have some influence.
James Peters: You are right about that. He seems very motivated at the moment. But now he’s getting in the ring, this is surely going to be a great match but a uphill battle for his opponent tonight in Ashlynn Quinn.
Persephone: Please let this be a squash 🙏.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: The bell has rung and here we go! Solomon Stane takes on Ashlynn Quinn and they’re both trying to get momentum heading into their respective matches at Wicked Games but Ashlynn has a point to prove here while Solomon has a dangerous message to send over to Caroline after last week! You can only wonder who’s going to come out on top in this encounter!!
James Peters: Well now it seems we’re about to get the answer to that question very soon as they’re now closing in on one another. And they’re both now locking in for a Collar and Elbow tie up! But Solomon is IMMEDIATELY able to push Ashlynn Quinn off of him! Sending her tumbling right into the corner!!
Persephone: This match is lasting five minutes tops, or at least it should. Make it easier on us all in my opinion.
Rich Russillo: Well Solomon isn’t going to waste any time now. He’s quickly speed walking over to Quinn and is just sending a barrage of shoulder thrusts into the mid section of EAW’s favorite barbie! Not letting her get a moment to breathe before the ref starts his count to stop! But that’s not all as he follows that up by throwing her RIGHT OUT OF THE CORNER WITH A BIEL THROW!! SENT HER FLYING RIGHT ON THE MAT!
James Peters: YIKES! That was somewhat graceful but the landing was anything but that. Solomon Stane has certainly found the pace he would like to operate in this match but he had no intention of keeping it going for long! He’s going right for a pin this early in the contest now!
ON-
Persephone: Oh gee, a kick out. Which means more time in this match. You can just see the absolute excitement on my face 😐.
Rich Russillo: Solomon looks down calm at Ashlynn right now. He certainly may have a lot of thoughts flowing on how he can continue on with this match and he may have gotten that idea right now! Stane picks Quinn up to her feet and sends her right into the ropes! Bouncing her off and looking to meet her with a BIG BOOT RIGHT TO THE FACE- but wait! She’s able to move right out of the way! He hits nothing but air!!
James Peters: It may seem like Ashlynn is ready to turn the match back in her favor now! She’s bouncing back off of the rope and she is en route to her target and that’s SOLOMON! She’s coming back and she’s maybe look to hit back with a running strike of some sorts but- OHHH!! SOLOMON CATCHES HER WITH A SPIN KICK RIGHT TO THE FACE! AND THAT WAS BRUTAL! YOU CAN SEE BY THE WAY SHE CRASHES DOWN TO THE MAT LIKE A SACK OF POTATOES!!
Persephone: OK that’s great but like is this enough to pin her or something? I’m sick of this match already and I have better things to do than watch a glorified squash.
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane is looking down on Ashlynn, trying to calculate his next move on EAW’S favorite barbie but before he could even take action to do anything, she ROLLS right to the outside. Plopping right on the floor and Solomon is following right behind!
James Peters: Ashlynn is certainly in a lot of trouble here. But they both have to remember the ref’s count being present in the match. After a while they can find themselves counted out here. Solomon is picking up Ashlynn by the hair, getting her up to her feet and grabbing her by her hair looking to… CHOKESLAM HER ON THE EDGE OF THE BARRICADE!!
Persephone: Oh wait… finally we might see something interesting. And maybe afterwards the match will end by count out! I tell you, it’s perfect.
Rich Russillo: AND HE’S LIFTING HER UP! HE MIGHT DO IT RIGHT AND AND NOW AND- NO!! Ashlynn is able to rake him in the eyes while doing it and hops right behind Solomon! Narrowly saving herself from a disaster if you ask me. And beings her hands to the back of her opponent and pushes him RIGHT INTO THE STEEL POST! SENDING HIM HEAD FIRST AND BRINGING HIM DOWN ON THE MAT!!
James Peters: Well she can’t let this be the only form of offense she lets herself get in. She’s taking a breather, still feeling the effects of the previous offense of Solomon and hops on the apron, and you can only wonder what she’s going for but she has Solomon scouted!!
Persephone: Maybe it’s to watch him get counted out. I don’t care at this point, one of them needs to lose quickly, I don’t have much time for this.
Rich Russillo: It can’t be good for Solomon and I don’t think he knows that yet! He’s slowly getting up to his feet and he’s a bit groggy. But he has to soon watch put because as soon as he’s turning around, ASHLYNN TAKES A BIG LEAP OF FAITH AND EXECUTES A RUNNING ROLLING SENTON ON THE LARGER MAN!! AND NOW THEY’RE BOTH DOWN ON THE OUTSIDE!!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
James Peters: The referee’s count is at four and both of them are reeling. But you can see Ashlynn slowly getting up to her feet, ready to hopefully get them both back into the ring and she looks to make progress in doing that. She grabs him by the head and leads him to the ring all to roll him under the bottom rope and soon follow behind! Looking for a pin right here and now!!
ONE-
Persephone: Gee yay a kick out, this match continues. Can’t you see how excited I am right now? At least if Solomon gets back on track, he can end this quick good lord this is awful.
Rich Russillo: Well it might be worse for Solomon if I’m being honest, Persephone. Ashlynn is finding herself to her feet. And she peers at Solomon getting up to a seated position! And now she finds herself running the ropes and dropping down to hit a BASEMENT DROPKICK ON SOLOMON!! Sending him back down immediately.
James Peters: Solomon is flat on his back and he’s dazed but he’s not completely out all things considered! But Ashlynn Quinn is not going to let him get a single step to getting the advantage in this match! She’s waiting for him to get back to his feet and is looking right towards the ropes! And he’s slowly getting to his feet! She hops on the middle rope and looks to take Solomon down with a SPRINGBOARD DISASTER KICK!!!
Persephone: I literally do not care. Someone please just ring the bell and end my suffering.
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT!! HE DUCKS DOWN AND HE CATCHES HER RIGHT ON HIS SHOULDERS! THAT WAS A SPECTACULAR COUNTER AND NOW HE SLAMS HER DOWN WITH A POWERBOMB!! ASHLYNN ROUGHLY HITS THE MAT AS SOLOMON IS BACK IN CONTROL OF THIS MATCH AND THIS DOES NOT SPELL ANYTHING GOOD FOR EAW’S FAVORITE BARBIE!!
James Peters: Well now it seems she’s about to be a chew toy here! Solomon gets Ashlynn up to her feet and grabs her arm to irish whip her right into the corner. Ashlynn is right where Solomon wants her as he SPRINTS towards Quinn and hits her with a BACK ELBOW to the face! But that’s not all as he jumps into the air and hits a ENZIGURI TO THE SIDE OF HER SIDE! SHE CRASHES DOWN LIKE A SACK OF POTATOES AND HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!
ONEEEE!!
TWOOOO!!!
Persephone: Gee what a kick out. Almost made me want to believe that this match was actually going to put us all out of our misery and end. Too bad, some dreams can’t come true 😐.
Rich Russillo: Well this is turning out to be an absolute nightmare for Ashlynn. She’s still reeling from the offense from Solomon and it’s surely not done from here until Solomon delivers a killing blow. He’s getting her up once again to her feet and grabbing her by the arm, looking to throw her out of the ring with an IRISH WHIP!!
James Peters: BUUUUUT WATCH OUT! ASHLYNN QUINN IS ABLE TO PLANT HER FEET TO THE GROUND TO STOP HERSELF IN HER TRACKS! PULLING ON SOLOMON’S ARM HERSELF TO IRISH WHIP HIM INSTEAD! BUT SHE WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND THE HIPS OF SOLOMON AND QUICKLY LEANS BACK FOR A GERMAN SUPLEEEEEX!!!
Persephone: You make that sound much more exciting than it actually is, please don’t lie to the viewers here, even though I don’t understand why they’d even watch the show but it’s ok.
Rich Russillo: Well it’s not ok for Solomon! Ashlynn Quinn is building up and advantage here but she has to keep the power dynamic in mind here. She has to get really creative here and that’s what she seems to be doing here. Solomon is getting to one knee here and Ashlynn is focused. She’s running right towards him with a RUNNING PUMP KICK TO HIS CHEST!!! Sending him right back down to the mat!!
James Peters: However she’s not not here. She’s standing right beside his body and it seems like she has an idea in mind. She turns around and looks back to line Stane up. And she looks to take a leap of faith by jumping backwards and hitting a STANDING MOONSAULT RIGHT TO SOLOMON! AND THE QUICK COVER FROM HER!!
ONEEEE!!
TWOOOOO!!
Persephone: And a kick out! This is actually ridiculous. Isn’t she supposed to be an enhancement talent or something? What the hell is happening here. I just want to go home.
Rich Russillo: BACK and forth action here as it seems things are finally looking up for Ashlynn when concerning this match. However she can’t bank on just a little burst of momentum here, she has to have a plan. Ashlynn is backing up once again. Her pickings for offense are severely limited here, and Solomon is slowly looking to get to his feet. Obviously a little groggy but Ashlynn takes a run for it LOOKING TO HIT SOLOMON WITH A RUNNING-
James Peters: AND SHE’S CAUGHT!! CAUGHT RIGHT IN THE GRASP OF SOLOMON! HIS HAND AROUND THE THROAT OF ASHLYNN AS HE STANDS TO HIS FEET! HE SMASHES HIS HEAD INTO HER SKULL AGAIN AND AGAIN! MAKING SURE THAT SHE’S DAZED AT THE VERY MOMENT! AND HE LIFTS HER UP IN THE AIR AND SLAMS HER RIGHT DOWN WITH A ‘TRIUMPH OF TRUTH’ ONE HANDED CHOKESLAM!!
Persephone: GOD please let this be it, I don’t know how long I can last when it comes to this match, it’s too much crap and I don’t like this at all. And right now Solomon is going for a cover…
ONEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOO!!!
THR-
Rich Russillo: AND A KICK OUT!! ALTHOUGH HOME MAY BE WHERE THE HEART IS WHEN IT COMES TO PERSEPHONE, ASHLYNN’S IS CERTAINLY IN THIS MATCH SO TO SAY!!
James Peters: Solomon looks calm as ever but you know that he has to be boiling inside. He has yet to put Ashlynn out and he has to get even more brutal if he wants to do so. He can’t let Ashlynn get a time to breathe in this match.
Persephone: At this point, I don’t even care who wins. I just need these two out of the ring so we can move on. God, it’s only been a few minutes and it feels like I’ve sat through a majority of an one hour match, and not the good kind.
Rich Russillo: Solomon is up to his feet and I didn’t think a man of God could have as wicked of a look as he does in his eye. He’s going right towards Ashlynn and he’s rolling her on her stomach to… JUMP UP AND SEND A BRUTAL STOMP ON HER BACK!! Ashlynn is making her pain apparent as she’s SCREAMING it out to the world!!
James Peters: Yeesh, but that’s not all. He’s kneeling down and bringing his arm under her chin! And he’s leaning her back to STREEETCH HER OUT WITH A DRAGON SLEEPER!! AND IT LOOKS BRUTAL! HER BACK IS MAKING A C SHAPE AT THIS MOVE AND NO ONE WOULD BLAME HER FOR TAPPING OUT HERE.
Persephone: Oh but when I say that I’m tapping out from watching these sort of matches and I want to go home, suddenly I’m the bad guy for what??? You guys suck and I hope you know that. Absolutely ridiculous.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn is struggling here. She’s trying to reach for any rope she can find at the moment and she can’t go anywhere! She’s right in the center of the ring!! SHE HAS NOWHERE TO GO! SHE MIGHT HAVE TO TAP OUT HERE! BUT WAIT! ASHLYNN RAISES HER HAND AND SHE RAKES THE EYES OF SOLOMON! AND HE’S IMMEDIATELY FORCED TO LET GO OF ASHLYNN!!
James Peters: Ashlynn is slowly getting back to her feet. Trying to catch her breath while Solomon is trying to get his eyesight back to 100%. And he slowly turns around but Ashlynn Quinn is ready for him! SHE TAKES OFF IN A SPRINT AND SHE GOES TACKLES HIM WITH A ‘BESTIE SPEAR’!!! AND SHE’S GOING FOR A QUICK COVER!!
Persephone: I wish this match was that quick.
ONEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THR-
Rich Russillo: AND A KICK OUT BY SOLOMON!! ASHLYNN IS GOING TO HAVE TO DIG DEEPER THAN THAT BUT IT WAS A GREAT EFFORT! BUT NOW SHE HAS TO KEEP GOING AND IT SEEMS SHE HAS EVERY INTENTION OF DOING SO! SHE’S ONCE AGAIN PUSHING HERSELF TO HER FEET, HER EYES RIGHT ON STANE WHO IS DOING THE SAME THING AND SHE’S RUNNING INTO THE ROPES! AND SHE BOUNCES OFF OF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A ‘BAD AND BOUJEE’ SPRINGBOARD ASSISTED CUTTER!!!
James Peters: BUT HE CATCHES HER IN PLACE! UH OHHHHH!! SHE’S IN TROUBLE NOW!! AND HE PUTS HER TO HER FEET BEFORE SENDING BOTH OF HIS HANDS TO THE EARS OF ASHLYNN WITH A BELL CLAP! AND EVEN THAT’S NOT ALL BECAUSE WHILE HER HEARING IS CURRENTLY IMPAIRED, HE WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF ASHLYNN LEANS BACK TO SEND HER TO THE MAT WITH A GERMAN SUUUUPLEX!!
Persephone: It might be over and thank God. I came here to see a squash, not all of this crap what the hell.
Rich Russillo: And now… Solomon is on one knee and he’s praying? And Trixie is watching on at ringside with a smile on her face. He’s having his moment with God here, but he has to be sure he finishes this match!!
James Peters: AND now he has full intention of doing so! He snaps out of prayer and looks right towards Ashlynn and grabs a hold of her and lifts her up! And quickly spins around for a ‘SANITY’S SAKE’ SPINNING CANADIAN RACK FACEBUSTER!! AND HE GOES FOR A COVER!!!
Persephone: Thank GOD!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… SSOOLLOOOMMOONNNNN STTTTAAAAAAAAAAANNNNEEEEE!!!!!!
(‘’The World’s Gonna End Tonight’ begins to play once again, and Solomon Stane returns to his feet. Ashlynn Quinn rolls out of the ring in pain, and the fans in attendance boo as Solomon has his hand raised by the referee.)
Rich Russillo: AND SOLOMON PICKS UP THE WIN!! Great effort by Ashlynn but in the end it wasn’t enough.
James Peters: But you can say a message was sent over to Caroline here, he is willing to brutalized anyone in his path while heading towards her. Wicked Games is going to house a brutal affair for those two, I’ll say.
(The last shot would be seen with Solomon Stane standing in the middle of the ring while Trixie applauds her husband. Ashlynn outside is dazed and is leaning on the barricade as the scene fades to black.)
(We now move to Sofia Clarke who is standing by backstage.)
Sofia Clarke: Welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage. Truly an eventful show so far. Earlier in the evening, we did see Damian Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko attack Chiyo Gedo here in the backstage area. Now, this has been something that has been stirring for a while now. It seems like it was only a matter of time before something like this happened. Now of course, Michael S. Connor would come to the aid of Chiyo Gedo tonight, preventing further harm from befalling Gedo. That being said, please welcome my guest at this time…Lt. Colonel Major Michael Scott Connor!
(Michael Scott Connor now enters the frame. The crowd cheers for the Colonel. There’s a small smirk that comes to his face, but he seems to be mostly business tonight.)
Sofia Clarke: Thank you for your time tonight, Michael. I know it’s been a hectic night for you but there are questions that need to be answered.
Michael Scott Connor: It is no problem at all Sofia. I am more than glad to be here.
Sofia Clarke: Of course, I would like to talk about your involvement tonight. I think everybody wants to know why did you protect Chiyo Gedo?
Michael Scott Connor: That is the million-dollar question, isn’t it? Well, there’s a long answer and a short answer here. We should start with the long. I can admit that recently, my time here in Elite Answers Wrestling hasn’t amounted to much. There was a time where I was just moving along just fine. I was swimming for a while. I’ve had my fair share of championship matches. I get in there and I fight like hell too. There is nobody that can say otherwise. If they do, they don’t know what it means to push their limits. This is however, part of the problem.
Sofia Clarke: How so?
Michael Scott Connor: Recently it feels different. It feels like I’m treading water more than anything these days. That does bother me. You’ve got to understand, a man like me doesn’t take well to standing still. You know, I got limited time here in Elite Answers Wrestling. It is time for me to start utilizing it better. In lieu of waiting for an opportunity to come up, I have to search for one. I’m a soldier and when I feel like I’m losing momentum, like the clock is ticking and I’m not making the most of the time I’ve got left in this business, it lights a fire in me. You only get so many chances in life, and I’m sure not going to waste any of mine sitting around hoping for things to fall into place. It is time for me to go out there and do something about it.
Sofia Clarke: And what’s the short answer?
Michael Scott Connor: I don’t like bullies.
Sofia Clarke: You don’t like bullies? What do you mean by that?
Michael Scott Connor: Listen, I have seen what Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko have been up to in recent weeks. You interviewed Damien just last week. You know that the man has an attitude. But Akari? When Akari attacked Gedo after his match with KASAI, I thought it was cowardly. You don’t do that to your former partner, not if you’ve got even a shred of respect. If you got a problem with someone, settle inside that squared circle in a fair way. Go one on one from bell to bell. I never liked what he was up to. And then there was what happened last week. I had my match with Akari. Gedo was out there to watch it. Tensions were running high, no surprise there…things between him and Akari have been boiling over for a while now. But during the match, Akari, true to form, pulled a cheap shot to steal the win from me. He is walking around here like an opportunistic, cold-blooded coward.
Sofia Clarke: I think people were expecting you to hold some sort of grudge over Gedo for that punch. Do you not blame him for costing you the match?
Michael Scott Connor: It would be easy for me to do that. But I don’t like easy. The truth is, I can understand where Gedo was coming from. If I had gone through what he’s been dealing with lately, I can’t say I wouldn’t have reacted the same way. That’s part of the reason I decided to step in tonight. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a part of me that wanted some payback for what Akari pulled last week…trust me on that. But mostly, I just did not like what I saw. You see, what I saw out there was unacceptable. Two men teaming up on one? Attacking him after a match for what purpose? I guess the purpose doesn’t matter much. What they did? It’s a cheap way out, and I’m not about to sit back and watch it happen. Not now, not ever. I have to do something here because somebody needs to.
(Michael Scott Connor pauses for a moment here. He clenches his fist like he’s aggravated. But he takes a breath and continues.)
Michael Scott Connor: But you know what? We got Damien going out there and pretending to be a man of God. Let me ask you a question here Sofia. Where in the bible does it say that you and your buddy should do what they did?
Sofia Clarke: I’m not sure.
Michael Scott Connor: It’s not in any bible I’ve ever read. Which means that Damien Kutcher isn’t really practicing everything he preaches. Now, I’m not about to go as far as to call him a liar. But I think it’s fair to say that he is at least hypocritical. You don’t need to be a saint to see that his moral compass is way off, aiming in entirely the wrong direction. Akari on the other hand just seems to be going down the wrong road. I tried talking to him last week, tried to get through to him, but instead of listening, he sucker-punched me. What sort of man does that? What kind of man goes around attacking everyone he disagrees with? So now, here we are. I’m not about to let that slide, and I’m sure as hell not going to stand by while these two pretend like they’re justified in any of this. If they want to pick on someone, then they have to pick on bo-
(Before he can finish his sentence, someone enters the frame and attacks him from behind. The camera zooms on the downed Michael S. Connor before zooming out and showing us who was behind this. Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko are standing there.)
Damien Kutcher: I don’t think you understand what’s going on here Scotty.
Akari Kiyoko: I am inclined to agree with you Damien. We should show him precisely what is that we mean.
Damien Kutcher: Don’t worry about that. I got you.
(He delivers a stomp right on his head before picking him back up. He holds in place for Akari Kiyoko. Kiyoko then nails him with the ‘Peach Dream’. Now Michael S. Connor is laying on the ground barely able to move. The two stand over him looking angry.)
Damien Kutcher: Here’s the problem Scotty. There’s a difference between your business and our business. See, our business is ours. You don’t have any involvement in it. Your business is your business. The two never would have to find themselves colliding if you didn’t want to be a hero. We didn’t have to have to a problem with you Soldier Boy, but now we do. And if you want to take this to the next level, fine. We can make it bigger. But let me remind you of something…you’re gonna end up just like your boy Gedo. If you don’t want that, and Lord knows I don’t want that, then you need to shut your mouth. You aren’t better than either one of us.
(Akari Kiyoko leans down and gets right in the face of The Colonel. He is staring at him with malice in his eyes.)
Akari Kiyoko: You never should have interrupted me last week. It was not your place to do so. Just as it was not your place to intervene tonight. From everything that I have heard tonight, you were just searching for an excuse. You were looking for any reason you could to justify your actions. If you did not want to be struck down, why would you interrupt me? You say that I defeated you in a manner that was cheap…yet I still am the winner. Even without the right hand of Chiyo Gedo, I would have defeated you. I have no doubt at all. And now look at you. Look at the pain that you now suffering because you could not show an ounce of restraint. This is not our fault even in the slightest. You have invited this suffering.
Damien Kutcher: He’s got a point there. Scotty, I’m going to issue you this warning only once. It is very simple so all you need to do is listen. If you ever get involved in our business again, this will be a small taste of the consequences. If you put our names in your mouth, I’m going to smack them right out of it. If you interfere with anything I do from here on out, I will kick your ass all the way to heaven and back. Akari, do you think he understood that?
Akari Kiyoko: I believe that he does. Even if he does not, he will at least know what is in store. Now, Michael, this had better be last we see of each other.
(With that Akari stands back up and walks away. Damien Kutcher looks down and smiles at him before following suit. The last shot we see is Michael S. Connor lying on the ground looking ready to swing.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show the backstage area of the Etihad Arena as a loud commotion is heard taking place through the halls. The camera focuses on a number of officials as they’re slowly being backed up, as they’re trying to talk to an Elitist who is seen storming toward Gorilla Position. It pans toward them to reveal that it’s none other than Ms. Extreme, who has cuts and bruises all over her face, being bandaged up after what went down last week.)
Ms. Extreme: OUT OF MY WAY.
(Ms. Extreme shoves a number of officials away from her, but while she does this, two people are seen briskly walking beside her, trying to talk to her themselves. Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair are both seen as they try to calm her down.)
Captain Charisma: Camille, please, can we just talk about this? I already said that there’s no possible way that I’m letting you go out there right now. These are direct orders that you need to abide by, please just listen to us for a second about this.
Eden Sinclair: If you go out there you’re risking permanent injury. That’s not something that we want to happen, especially not to a valuable roster member like yourself. You’re going to have more than enough opportunities to compete later on, please just step away for one night.
(Ms. Extreme, who’s stopped to even consider hearing them out for a moment, doesn’t seem very interested in that whatsoever.)
Ms. Extreme: I’m good.
(Ms. Extreme then walks past the two of them, clearly having made her decision to compete anyway against the doctor’s orders.)
Eden Sinclair: But Camille, you’re not cleared to compete!
(Ms. Extreme slows down, looking over her shoulder as she peers at Eden.)
Ms. Extreme: At Wicked Games, I’m taking Bethany’s head home with me.
(Ms. Extreme then pops her neck, beginning to storm toward Gorilla Position… that is before, she ends up bumping into someone along the way.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: You better watch where you’re going, I don’t think you want to get *hurt* now, do you?
Ms. Extreme: You have a lot of fucking nerve showing your face after what you did. You’re signing one hell of a death wish with me even laying my eyes on you.
Dr. Bethany Blue: And I’ve shown you just how little that means to me. See, Camille, that’s exactly the problem with you. You’ve got a temper, you allow other people to get into your head easily and compromise you. That’s exactly what I did, and that’s what I’m going to continue to do. So many people can be afraid of that all they want, but not me, I’m not easily fooled like that. I’m the best wrestler that this brand has to offer, while you… you’re just Camille. You’re nothing special especially not recently. What makes you think that I should take these threats of yours with anything more than a grain of salt?
Ms. Extreme: Because if there’s one thing I know what to do, is get it back in blood. You’re so confident, but I hope that you’re ready to die for this to win because I certainly am. The last thing that I need to see is you getting a win over me like you did my sister, I’m not going to allow myself to fail like that. If I do, then maybe I’m as bad as you say I am, but that’s neither here nor there. Right now I’m focused on getting the job done, and you know just as well as anyone that is something that I am perfectly capable of doing.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Look, do you want some advice from a true medical professional? You should head home, Camille. You heard what they said, there’s no point in you being here tonight, why waste everyone’s time? After what I did to you, you deserve a break before I give you another glimpse into it at Wicked Games.
Ms. Extreme: You can say that all you want, but I’m going to make what you did to me look like child’s play. Trust me, I can do a whole lot worse, and I will.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Oh really? Flatter me.
Ms. Extreme: You made a mistake not killing me when you had the chance. I was right there for the taking and you could have taken me out for good, but you didn’t have the balls to do that. You kept me breathing and able to stand on my own two feet, and that automatically spells disaster for you. You’re picking a fight that you can’t win, and if you don’t realize that now, you’re going to find out soon enough.
Dr. Bethany Blue: You don’t understand, Camille, because I can always fix that at Wicked Games. It’s not a race toward the finish line, I know my end goal, and contrary to what you may believe, I know exactly what I’m doing. What happened last week is nothing compared to what I’m going to do there.
Ms. Extreme: You talk a lot of talk for someone who had to hit me with a syringe to keep me down for a beating. You try that shit again and you’re going to see where it gets you. You may be confident now, but I have a knack for knocking people like you down to size, and I will be more than happy to do that for you at Wicked Games if that’s what you want to happen. You can be all smiles right now, but I have said nothing to laugh about. You learn soon enough that, especially in an environment like Sunday Night Voltage where I can be shamelessly myself without any sort of regret, I am more than capable of going the distance with anyone and taking it to a whole other level of gruesomeness and violence. I see red and I’m not going to stop until I leave you as nothing more than a bloody pile of regret and failure.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Is that really something that you want to hang your hat on, Camille? Trust me when I say that I’m just as capable of going to those lengths as you are. I’ve called Sunday Night Voltage my home for a very long time now, and I know exactly what to do in environments like these where I can go to the full extent of my abilities. I showed you just a hint of that with the propofol that knocked you out but just know that I have a whole lot more where that came from. If this is really what you’re asking for, then you’re going to get it, but I’d be careful what you wish for because you never know where that might end up taking you.
Ms. Extreme: You have a lot of gall saying that to my face, but I’m just waiting to see how you’re going to back that up. You’re full of shit, Bethany. Especially now that you can stand here shamelessly yourself, you’re just telling yourself what you want to hear. Behind this impenetrable stature is a sniveling fool who doesn’t know a hint of what she’s gotten herself into. You can continue to test me all you want, but when I’m at arm’s length from you, I don’t think that’s something that I advise you to do.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Once again, I’m so scared. Camille, you are in no shape to be making claims like that. Who’s to say that you’re even going to be 100% by Wicked Games? You’re going to fight like your life depends on it regardless, because that’s just the type of person that you are, right? Absolutely pathetic. I beat you within an inch of your life, but now you’re just asking for me to make sure to finish the job, and that is something that I will gladly do. Then, you can get out my life, go do something more useful for your time-
(Before long, it seems like Ms. Extreme has heard enough of what she has to say. In a fit of rage, she lunges at Bethany and begins to thrash at her with rapid-fire punches toward her face! Bethany is quickly taken by surprise by this, quickly bringing up her forearms and trying to block the attacks while she can! But she’s taken down to the ground, and Ms. Extreme, with an absolutely angered expression on her face, begins to pummel her repeatedly with fists to the face! Bethany has clearly gotten under her skin, as she continues to lay into her!)
(Officials are in the area though, and it’s not long before they quickly rush in and grab a hold of Ms. Extreme, beginning to pry her off of Bethany and stop the attack before it can get any further. They begin to escort her toward a separate location as Bethany is seen furious at this, with Ms. Extreme shouting at her while she’s being dragged away. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for The Last Stand, where KASAI faces Milli Banks for the Universal Women’s Championship.)
(The camera cuts to Milli Banks at the commentary table with ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne playing in the background, the Universal Women’s Championship slung over her shoulder.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… THE UNIVERSAL WOMENS CHAMPION… MILLI BANKS!
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring as ‘Changed It’ fades out.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies plays, and Ms. Extreme makes her way onto the stage, welcoming the positive reaction from fans in attendance before marching down to the ring. She is still frustrated by everything that has happened with Dr. Bethany Blue, but is ultimately locked in on her match tonight, and walking out if it victorious)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first!! Hailing out of Calabasas, California, weighing in at 140 pounds…SHE IS THE PROBLEM CHILD…MS. EXTREME!!!
James Peters: At Wicked Games, Ms. Extreme has Bethany Blue to worry about. But tonight, she needs her focus on KASAI.
Rich Russillo: We have to remember that Ms. Extreme wasn’t cleared to compete tonight, but I understand why she’s doing this. I mean, a win here could be a big win for Ms. Extreme’s future if KASAI wins the Title against Milli Banks.
Milli Banks: Which she won’t, but go on.
(“The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) plays next to a positive reaction from fans, who cheer Kasai on as she heads down to the ring. En route, KASAI spots Milli Banks at the commentary table, and a smile forms on her face as she starts making her way over there. Milli stands up, ready for action, but KASAI rolls into the ring, focusing her attention on Ms. Extreme instead.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Amani, Kagoshima, Japan, weighing in at 145 pounds…SHE IS THE HUNTRESS…KASAI!!
Rich Russillo: I thought we almost had a altercation before the match even started.
Milli Banks: Listen, I came out here to watch, but I got no qualms with throwing down either.
Persephone: Please, anything to spice this up.
Milli Banks: We’ll see.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Milli Banks: Welp, I’ll take a page from Jake’s book, and announce the bell has rung, so we are officially underway!
James Peters: After tonight, I may have to retire the phrase, because it’ll be hard to top that going forward.
Milli Banks: :mjgrin:
Rich Russillo: It’ll be an interesting clash of styles between both KASAI and Ms. Extreme, who circle around the ring, and meet in the middle with a collar and elbow tie-up!
James Peters: Jockey for position takes place, and KASAI starts backing Ms. Extreme towards the corner. But Ms. Extreme shifts the momentum, and pivots around, pinning KASAI in the corner instead!
Rich Russillo: The referee interjects, and we get a clean break between both women as Ms. Extreme backs to the opposite corner!
James Peters: Isn’t often we see a clean break, but I’m glad this match’ll remain clean for now.
Persephone: I’m not. More pUrE wReStLiNg…
James Peters: :wow:
Rich Russillo: Both women circle around for a second time, and another collar and elbow tie-up takes place! This time, KASAI backs Ms. Extreme into the corner, and the referee gives her til the count of five to seperate!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THR-
James Peters: KASAI breaks before the count of three, and backs away to the center.
Milli Banks: Clearly, these two are still feeling each other out.
Persephone: Hopefully, they speed up the process sooner rather than later.
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme exits her corner, and starts to circle around KASAI for a third time. These two are like sharks that smell blood in the water, closing in… beginning to lock hands for a test of strength! But before they can lock the other, KASAI wrings the arm of Ms. Extreme, and transitions into a hammerlock!
James Peters: Ms. Extreme escapes with a standing side headlock, and wrenches on the hold before being backed up against the ropes by KASAI! KASAI keeps Ms. Extreme pinned there, and the referee gets involved with a five count.
Referee: ONE! TWO!
(Ms. Extreme starts releasing her hold on KASAI, who begins to seperate- but decides to ruffle her opponents hair after getting free, causing Ms. Extreme to smack her hand away!)
Rich Russillo: Early on, KASAI is playing mind games with the Hall of Famer!
Milli Banks: It’ll be shit like that, which gets her smacked in the mouth at The Last Stand if she’s not careful.
Persephone: Mind going in there, and smacking the fuck outta her?
Milli Banks: Nice try, but I’ll leave KASAI alone… for now. :smugcena:
Persephone: So, you’re telling me there’s a chance?
James Peters: Ms. Extreme doesn’t fall into the trap The Huntress tried to set, and circles around her for a collar and elbow tie-up! KASAI gets the upper hand with a standing side headlock, but Ms. Extreme backs KASAI up against the ropes this time.
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme keeps her pinned there, and after request from the referee, both women start to seperate with KASAI breaking her hold on Camille- WHOA! MS. EXTREME EXPLODES WITH A SLAP TO THE FACE!
Milli Banks: Talk about zero to one hundred. :mjlol:
Persephone: Finally. Things just got interesting… :mjlit:
James Peters: Ms. Extreme backs away, proud of her actions- BUT KASAI MARCHES TOWARD HER, AND SMACKS MS. EXTREME ACROSS THE FACE IN RETURN!
Rich Russillo: CAMILLE RETURNS FIRE, AND AS DOES KASAI! SLAP FROM MS. EXTREME! SLAP FROM KASAI! CAMILLE! KASAI- KASAI ROCKED MS. EXTREME WITH THAT SLAP, AND IRISH WHIPS HER OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: BUT MS. EXTREME REVERSES AT THE LAST MINUTE, AND KASAI COMES REBOUNDING BACK- SHOULDER TACKLE! CAMILLE GOES DOWN, AND KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN! MS. EXTREME ROLLS OVER ONTO HER BELLY, AND KASAI IS FORCED TO HURDLE OVER!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME POPS TO HER FEET, AND LEAPFROGS OVER KASAI AS SHE COMES REBOUNDING BACK!
James Peters: ARM DRAG! KASAI REBOUNDS INTO AN ARM DRAG, AND SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET! RUNNING RIGHT INTO ANOTHER ARM DRAG! KASAI TRANSITIONS INTO A GROUNDED ARMBAR- BUT MS. EXTREME USES HER LEGS TO DRAG KASAI DOWN INTO A HEADSCISSORS!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME TIGHTENS THE HOLD AROUND KASAI’S HEAD AND NECK, BUT KASAI MOVES TO A FRONT NECK BRIDGE, AND PERFORMS A HEADSTAND, THEN POPS BACK TO HER FEET FOR A DROPKICK ON THE SEATED MS. EXTREME!
Milli Banks: 👏 Okay, I’ll give KASAI her props. That was nice what she did there.
James Peters: And KASAI looks to follow it up, pulling Ms. Extreme back to her feet, then sending her into the corner! CAMILLE RUSHES IN WITH A FLYING FOREARM, AND LAUNCHES KASAI WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! MS. EXTREME CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP!
James Peters: BUT NOTICE THAT CAMILLE ISNT GETTING STRUNG ABOUT IT EITHER, AND KEEPS LOOKING TO APPLY PRESSURE!
Rich Russillo: You have to think, Camille’s been around for a while now. On some level, she knows when to keep her emotions in check.
James Peters: Now is that time as she lifts KASAI back up to her feet- BUT KASAI EXPLODES OUTTA NOWHERE WITH A FOREARM SMASH! FOLLOWED UP BY ANOTHER! MS. EXTREME IS REELING SOMEWHAT, AND KASAI SWING FOR ANOTHER!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMILLE CATCHES HER, AND SLAMS KASAI DOWN WITH A URANAGE! MS. EXTREME RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND DROPS THE LEG ON KASAI! BUT DOESNT STOP THERE, RUSHING BACK TO HER FEET, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN FOR A TWISTING LEG DROP! MS. EXTREME HURRIES TO HOOK THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICKOUT!
Persephone: Wow, a leg drop didn’t get the job done in big 2024. Color me surprised…
James Peters: No, but through kicking out, KASAI had to use some valuable energy.
Milli Banks: He’s right, with every kickout, that does take energy, and help wear us down over time.
Rich Russillo: KASAI kept her shoulder up after that kickout, and an idea appears to cross the mind of Ms. Extreme- WHO GRABS HER FOR A SEATED FUJIWARA ARMBAR! RED HANDED! RED HANDED IS LOCKED IN-
James Peters: NO! KASAI HAD ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO PLACE HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE AFTER SQUIRMING BRIEFLY!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME USED ALMOST ALL OF HER FIVE COUNT THERE BEFORE RELEASING!
James Peters: KASAI favors her shoulder before Ms. Extreme lifts her back up to a vertical base! Ms. Extreme tries to hoist KASAI up for a suplex- BUT KASAI BLOCKS THE ATTEMPT! KASAI STAGGERS BACK AGAINST THE ROPES, AND MS. EXTREME TRIES AGAIN FOR A SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI STILL MANAGES TO BLOCK IT, AND HOISTS MS. EXTREME UP FOR A SUPLEX OF HER OWN! HOWEVER, CAMILLE FLOATS OVER, AND CATCHES HERSELF ON THE APRON! KASAI SPINS AROUND WITH A RIGHT HAND ATTEMPT- OOH! CAMILLE CAUGHT HER WITH A HEAVY FOREARM!
James Peters: KASAI IS GROGGY, AND CAMILLE THRUSTS HER SHOULDER THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! BUT KASAI SIDE STEPS, AND DRILLS CAMILLE IN THE CHEST WITH A PENALTY KICK! MS. EXTREME DOUBLES OVER, AND KASAI CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! …DIVING KNEE DROP ACROSS THE BACK OF MS. EXTREME’S NECK!
Milli Banks: :yikes: Ouch.
Rich Russillo: KASAI makes it back to her feet, and glances toward our Champion ringside.
Milli Banks: Not flinching. Anyways, she should focus on her opponent. Not me.
James Peters: Well, KASAI does turn her attention back over to Ms. Extreme, and stands her up. KASAI whips Camille off the ropes, and into a BACK ELBOW! KASAI DROPS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: Still, only a two count!
James Peters: KASAI stands Ms. Extreme back up, and leans her up against the ropes again for another irish whip! KASAI ducks down, perhaps signaling early for a back body drop- BUT MS. EXTREME AVOIDS IT WITH A SUNSET FLIP! KASAI ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET, AND CLOCKS MS. EXTREME WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!
Rich Russillo: KASAI MAKES THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: CAMILLE STILL MANAGES TO POP THE SHOULDER UP!
Rich Russillo: KASAI brings Ms. Extreme back to her feet, and sends her OUT through the middle rope!
James Peters: KASAI goes out herself, and looks to do further damage on Ms. Extreme, perhaps trying to send a message to you, Milli.
Milli Banks: :mjpls:
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme is on all fours, trying to shake the cobwebs out of her head. KASAI stands her up, and sends Camille BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! CAMILLE WINCES IN PAIN, BUT KASAI THEN SENDS HER INTO ANOTHER CORNER OF THE BARRICADE! AGAIN, CAMILLE HITTING BACK FIRST!
James Peters: KASAI QUICKLY ROLLS MS. EXTREME BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND CAMILLE RISES BACK TO HER FEET, STRUGGLING TO GET HER WITS BACK BEFORE GETTING LEANED UP AGAINST THE ROPES BY KASAI FOR AN IRISH WHIP! …DROPKICK!
Rich Russillo: CAMILLE CAME REBOUNDING BACK INTO A DROPKICK BY KASAI!
Persephone: Boring…
James Peters: KASAI sits up, clutching at her mouth and jaw area as she was caught flush.
Milli Banks: Besides KASAI’s staring problem, I’d say she’s been pretty on point tonight. But at The Last Stand she’ll need to be better.
Rich Russillo: KASAI aims to keep the momentum going, and stands Ms. Extreme back up- BUT CAMILLE CATCHES HER WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! THAT ECHOED THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! BUT KASAI GRITS THROUGH IT, AND RETORTS BACK WITH A FOREARM SMASH!
James Peters: CAMILLE FOREARMS KASAI IN RETURN! BUT KASAI FIRES BACK WITH AN EVEN STIFFER FOREARM SMASH!! KNIFE EDGE CHOP BY CAMILLE! FOREARM BY KASAI! CHOP! FOREARM! CHOP! FOREARM! THAT ONE REGISTERED! BUT MS. EXTREME USES IT TO FIRE HERSELF UP MORE THAN ANYTHING, AND BLASTS KASAI WITH A FOREARM!
Rich Russillo: KASAI STAGGERS BACK SLIGHTLY, BUT LETS OUT A WARRIORS SCREAM BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE ROPES! BIG BOOT! BUT CAMILLE IS STILL STANDING AS KASAI STARES A HOLE INTO HER!
James Peters: CAMILLE IS GROGGY FOLLOWING THAT BIG BOOT, BUT SHAKES IT OFF, AND BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES FOR A BIG BOOT OF HER OWN! KASAI SHAKES IT OFF, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES! BIG BOOT- MS. EXTREME IS ROCKED! SHE CAN BARELY STAND EVEN!
Rich Russillo: BUT SHE STAGGERS BACK, AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN FOR A- OOH! KASAI CHARGED IN WITH A BIG BOOT, AND FLOORED MS. EXTREME! KASAI HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
Persephone: I had fingers crossed that it’d be a three, but no… Camille kicks out…
James Peters: Camille popped the shoulder up, but if you look into her eyes, you can tell she’s a bit glazed over. Ms. Extreme may not know where she is right now.
Rich Russillo: KASAI grabs hold of Ms. Extreme’s hair, and sits her up for a PENALTY KICK TO THE SPINE! Ms. Extreme writhes in pain before being brought back to her feet by KASAI.
James Peters: MS. EXTREME! MS. EXTREME STARTS TO GET A SECOND WIND, BREAKING FREE FROM KASAI’S CLUTCHES, AND HAMMERING HER WITH FOREARMS TO THE FACE! FOREARM AFTER FOREARM IN RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION!
Rich Russillo: KASAI CATCHES HER OPPONENT OFF GUARD WITH A SLAP AS MS. EXTREME STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS OF LETTING UP!
James Peters: JUST LIKE THAT, SHES REMINDED TO STAY ON HER, AND CAMILLE SMACKS KASAI ACROSS THE FACE IN RETURN! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE EXCHANGING SLAPS NOW! KASAI! CAMILLE! KASAI! CAMILLE! KASAI! CAMILLE! KASAI! CAMILLE! KASAI!! KASAI FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A SLAP FROM THE OTHER HAND!
Rich Russillo: SPINNING BACKFIST FROM KASAI, AND SHE IS PIECING TOGETHER A COMBO HERE AS SHE GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT CAMILLE TRAPS THE ARM FOR A SWINGING NECKBREAKER! TWIST OF FATE CONNECTS!
James Peters: CLASSIC FROM MS. EXTREME, WHO CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, AND HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRRR-
James Peters: KICKOUT! KASAI POPPED THE SHOULDER UP IN TIME!
Rich Russillo: BUT NOTICE HOW THE MOMENTUM HAS SHIFTED! NOW, THE BALL IS IN MS. EXTREME’S HANDS!
Milli Banks: I got a feeling we aren’t far from this match being over.
Persephone: Gee, I hope so.
James Peters: Ms. Extreme slowly lifts Ms. Extreme back up to her feet, and irish whips her INTO the corner- NO! KASAI REVERSES AT THE LAST MINUTE, AND SENDS MS. EXTREME INSTEAD! KASAI CHARGES IN- BUT EATS A BACK ELBOW FOR HER TROUBLES! KASAI STAGGERS BACK SLIGHTLY, BUT IS RELENTLESS IN HER ATTACK!
Rich Russillo: YOU GOT THAT RIGHT AS SHE CHARGES IN ONCE AGAIN! BUT MS. EXTREME BACK BODY DROPS HER UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE-
James Peters: OR SO SHE THOUGHT BEFORE STAGGERING TO THE CENTER! MS. EXTREME DOUBLES OVER TO CATCH HER BREATH SOMEWHAT BEFORE LOOKING UP AS- OOH! KASAI SOARS THROUGH THE SKY WITH A SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK! KASAI CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
Rich Russillo: CAMILLE KICKS OUT!
James Peters: And Ms. Extreme rises to her side, trying to stand back up, but KASAI wraps her arms around the waist of Camille for a rear waistlock, and pulls Ms. Extreme back to a vertical base that way!
Rich Russillo: KASAI GOES FOR A GERMAN- BUT MS. EXTREME HOLDS HER WEIGHT DOWN! BLOCKING IT!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME STARTS TO LOOSEN HER GRIP WITH REPEATED BACK ELBOWS, AND SLIPS BEHIND KASAI WITH A STANDING SWITCH! NOW, KASAI FINDS HERSELF WITH THE ROLES REVERSED, BEING IN A REAR WAISTLOCK AT THE MOMENT!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME TRIES TO BOUNCE KASAI OFF THE ROPES FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL! BUT KASAI HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, AND FLINGS MS. EXTREME OFF! MS. EXTREME ROLLS THROUGH TO A VERTICAL BASE, AND CHARGES IN!
James Peters: KASAI TRIES TO BACK BODY DROP CAMILLE OVER THE TOP ROPE, BUT SHE CATCHES HERSELF OUT ON THE APRON! KASAI SWINGS WILDLY- AND GETS CAUGHT WITH THE SHOULDER THRUST TO THE MIDSECTION! KASAI IS DOUBLED OVER, AND MS. EXTREME HAS TO DO SOMETHING HERE!
Milli Banks: I agree.
Rich Russillo: CAMILLE SLINGSHOTS HERSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE, AND SCORES WITH A CODE RED! SLINGSHOT SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB ON KASAI, AND SHE HOLDS IT FOR A COVER! COULD THIS BE IT?!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE-
James Peters: SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY, THIS MATCH ISNT OVER YET! KASAI EXPLODED OUT OF THE CORNER!
Milli Banks: Interesting. Very interesting, indeed. These two are showing out tonight, must be because I’m here. :mjgrin:
Rich Russillo: James isn’t exaggerating there either. KASAI did explode out of the cover, and it’s back to the drawing board for Ms. Extreme, who starts to lift her back up… irish whip into the corner by Ms. Extreme! CAMILLE COMES CHARGING IN-
James Peters: BUT KASAI GETS THE BOOT UP, AND HOPS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A TORNADO DDT- NO! CAMILLE HAS KASAI ON HER SHOULDER, HOISTED UP MID SPIN, AND CHUCKS HER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Rich Russillo: KASAI TRIED TO LAND ON HER FEET, BUT COULDNT STICK THE LANDING, AND FALLS DOWN TO SEATED POSITION ON THE OUTSIDE! KASAI TRIES SCRAMBLING BACK TO HER FEET AS MS. EXTREME RUNS OFF THE ROPES, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A SUICIDE DIVE!!!
James Peters: KASAI WENT BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE, AND MS. EXTREME HURRIES TO ROLL HER BACK INSIDE! MS. EXTREME STARTS CLIMBING TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AFTERWARDS-
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI RUNS UP THERE LIKE A CAT, TRYING TO HOOK CAMILLE UP FOR A SUPERPLEX! HOWEVER, CAMILLE CROTCHES KASAI ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND THE HUNTRESS FALLS IN A TREE OF WOE!
Milli Banks: :roman:
James Peters: CAMILLE GRINDS HER HEEL INTO THE KNEE OF KASAI, CAUSING HER OPPONENT TO SIT UP- MS. EXTREME GOES FOR THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! HOLY GROUND CONNECTS-
Rich Russillo: NO! KASAI LAID BACK DOWN, MANAGING TO AVOID IT! MS. EXTREME ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET WHILE KASAI UNHOOKS HERSELF FROM THE TREE OF WOE! KASAI MARCHES TOWARD CAMILLE, BUT GETS LIFTED UP IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION!
James Peters: KASAI SLIPS OUT THE BACK, AND SHOVES MS. EXTREME STERNUM FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! CAMILLE STAGGERS BACK, AND GETS DUMPED HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! BUT KASAI HANGS ON, PULLING MS. EXTREME BACK TO HER FEET IN THAT REAR WAISTLOCK, THEN DUMPS HER HIGH ON THE NECK AND SHOULDERS WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX! AGAIN, BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE BY KASAI!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRR
James Peters: ONLY A TWO COUNT!
Persephone: How long is this going to take?
Rich Russillo: Well, Persephone, KASAI might be wrapping this one up shortly as she begins slapping her knee, signaling the beginning of the end.
James Peters: Ms. Extreme is stirring, slowly returning to a vertical base as KASAI rebounds off the ropes! …CTE!
Rich Russillo: NO! KASAI WENT FOR THE KNEE TREMBLER, BUT MS. EXTREME SIDESTEPPED IT, AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! KASAI TURNS AROUND- AND GETS TURNED INSIDE OUT BY MS. EXTREME WITH A WICKED CLOTHESLINE!
Milli Banks: Jesus, that even caught me a bit off guard. These two are going crazy.
James Peters: MS. EXTREME RISES TO HER FEET, AND LETS OUT A PRIMAL SCREAM! SHE IS FIRED UP, AND STARTS CLIMBING TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! KASAI IS DOWN, AND WHAT COULD MS. EXTREME BE GOING FOR HERE-
Rich Russillo: WAIT! KASAI RUNS BACK UP TO THE TOP ROPE, AND SOARS OFF WITH A AVALANCHE SPANISH FLY ONTO MS.. EXTREME!! FLYING JESTER SHE CALLS THAT!
James Peters: KASAI PULLS MS. EXTREME UP BY THE HAIR, LIFTING HER TO A KNEE, AND KASAI STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CORNER! SHOOTING OUT OF IT WITH A KNEE TREMBLER! CTE CONNECTS! KASAI IS THROWING EVERYTHING SHE HAS AT MS. EXTREME!
Rich Russillo: AND DRAGS HER INTO POSITION! KASAI CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, BACK FACING HER OPPONENT FOR THE MOONSTOMP!
Persephone: NO, NO, NO! WHAT ARE YOU DOING! HIT THE MOVE, IDIOT!
James Peters: I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS SMART! KASAI IS ARGUING WITH THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMP RINGSIDE WHILE PERCHED ON THAT TOP ROPE! FOR ONCE, I AGREE WITH PERSEPHONE! DONT GET DISTRACTED! HIT THE MOVE!
Rich Russillo: KASAI obviously not happy after that brawl back on Showdown, and it sounds like she’s telling Milli that this is what’s to come at The Last Stand!
(Milli stands up out of her chair, removing her headset as she takes a few steps closer to the ring. She argues back and forth with KASAI on the top turnbuckle before KASAI finally decides to turn attention back to Ms. Extreme.)
James Peters: KITSUNES BLESSING V2!!
Rich Russillo: NO! MS. EXTREME ROLLS OUT THE WAY, AND KASAI ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEE- LEAPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! HOLY GROUND FROM MS. EXTREME!! HOLY GROUND CONNECTS, AND MS. EXTREME FALLS ON TOP OF KASAI FOR THE COVER!!!!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… MS. EXTREME!
(Ms. Extreme slowly rises off the cover, getting her hand raised in victory as ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies plays. Meanwhile, Milli crosses her arms ringside, and shakes her head at KASAI’s defeat.)
James Peters: She’s done it! Ms. Extreme is victorious over the number one contender!
Rich Russillo: Yes, after KASAI let herself get distracted by the champion’s presence ringside.
James Peters: Though, there were signs throughout the match that her head wasn’t fully focused on Ms. Extreme, and that came back to bite her.
Persephone: Maybe next time she’ll avoid such a stupid mistake.
(Milli grabs the Universal Women’s Championship off her chair she was sitting in, and walks up the steps. Ms. Extreme notices her, and decides to exit the ring, giving Milli Banks the floor against KASAI, who writhes in pain on the canvas. Milli simply walks over, and stands tall over her future challenger with the Championship raised high as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The scene pans to Molly Waters, who is sitting across from two figures in particular while sporting a smile on her face, along with a clipboard for herself with the designated questions.)
Molly Waters: Ladies & gentlemen, I am joined by the heartthrobs of a duo who will be facing off against the acclaimed Fire & Ice at House of Glass: Michael Machina and Bea Valentine.
(Michael Machina and Bea Valentine are seated beside each other, as Michael’s arms are crossed while maintaining a more serious expression, and Bea is sitting fancifully as ever.)
Michael Machina: Heartthrobs is one way to put it, I suppose…
(Bea looked at Molly as she shrugged her shoulders.)
Bea Valentine: Heartthrob surely is the way to put it, but I’d say more so, exotic Elitists with an infatuation for thriving together as a united dynamic 😮💨
Molly Waters: Duly noted, Bea. We should move right along with the questions. Firstly, how do the two of you feel about facing Fire & Ice at House of Glass?
Michael Machina: Well, I think that dinner on Dynasty really put things into perspective for us.
Bea Valentine: They were quite interesting I’ll say that much! Had Mikey about to lose his temper!
Michael Machina: Well that’s just the spirit of competition inside of me, only natural. I’ll feel ecstatic after we’ve proven ourselves as the future of this business by defeating them. I feel good about getting to face two Elitists who have been there and done everything we are aiming for, but good ain’t good enough for me. I want more than that. We both do.
Bea Valentine: You see, last year at House of Glass, I did the type of thing that pissed EVERYONE off. And so did Mikey, and one year later—almost to the date—we returned as a team.
(Bea truly sold the idea with her hand gestures.)
Bea Valentine: It’s a beautiful story. I can’t truly describe how much of a phenomenon it has been. Fire and Ice though, phew, what mighty individuals those are, my hoot.
Molly Waters: From becoming first-time champions on the previous House of Glass to now looking to accomplish another feat on the same event. This leads me to this question for you, Michael: what was it that made this such an interesting open challenge to you?
Michael Machina: I respect Rex, Molly. This was a no-brainer, I’ve wanted to face Rex for a long time. Being traded to opposite brands wasn’t gonna slide, and I wanted to do this in a way that Phoebe could also be brought up under the same microscope of opportunity. This was the way to do it, ‘cause Raven’s an accomplished Elitist in her own right, this was the perfect move to make for the both of us.
Molly Waters: And this is for you, Bea: now that some time has passed, how do you feel about your chances against Fire & Ice?
Bea Valentine: As you know, I have lost some pretty brute matches in my heyday. But as I see it, I look back at a very particular match last year with Rex. Look! REX IS A NICE GUY! An overly nice dude, he may be the nicest guy I can think of! I respect the hell outta him when I rarely respect many people in the EAW, but when I see someone like Rex, I see that may be a blanket for disguise!!!! Raven Roberts is an open book, I don’t know what quotes I am going to be reading! But if you want the honest answer, I feel like myself and Mikey have SPLENDID odds. I am tired of being a Debbie Downer, we already have a perfect 1-0 record as a tag team, AND WE DON’T EVEN REALLY HAVE A NAME YET!
(Bea proclaimed with a loud shout. She then started stroking her chin…)
Bea Valentine: I do wonder what our name would be though… how about… mustard and ketchup…? Neaux, that’s atrocious…
Michael Machina: We’ll think about it some more…
(Michael glanced downward with a slight shake of his head.)
Molly Waters: Let’s continue with our questions! A lot has happened since you two joined EAW, so how do you feel about the way your careers have progressed so far?
Michael Machina: Well, I can speak for myself. It’s increasingly rare to see an Elitist of my experience achieve what I have, that’s not hyperbole. Record-breaking championship reign, history-making Iron Survivor, first-round draft pick for Voltage. My work speaks for itself, and House of Glass will only continue to do exactly that as I uplift my career further, while also having somebody that I emphasize great care about being able to achieve the same.
Bea Valentine: Reflecting on the beautiful moments of my career…
(Bea thought to herself as she was suddenly glancing off into a daydream…)
Molly Waters: … ? Bea? Are you okay?
Bea Valentine: YEAH, I AM FINE. I look back and reminisce on my wonderful moments. I truly did so many great things, and yeah. I am never gonna attest to these last few months, I feel as if royally my career has had NASTY stagnation. But matches like this truly mean something special… the idea that I can not only win this Marquee match for myself… but also… Cornelius… and… Gloria!!!! and also… Mikey 🙂↔️! It’s stoic. I am not gonna be a negative Nancy heading into this match as typical, my career has progressed in ways that have made me feel more mature and confident in myself, I just am trying to get the dents outta my armor. That is all!!
Molly Waters: Allow me to delve just a little further… What was it that brought the two of you together?
Michael Machina: I guess you can take it however you will. I just found myself approaching Phoebe with a different energy from everybody else, we both hit our strides at the same time and dominated in our first reigns on separate brands. I found her not feeling confident in herself after Pain for Pride while I came off my record breaker—which pissed me off, but at the same time, I found myself actively caring about her from then on. Which I didn’t usually do, I didn’t give a shit about anybody ‘till that point, guess she’s just got this spell on me or something. Can’t complain though, what can I say? My kind of woman.
Bea Valentine: AWWWW, ISN’T THAT JUST THE SWEETEST THING SOMEONE HAS EVER SAID! But when we made our presence aware of the same brand, I am going to be straight honest, I had some envy of Mikey. It was not at all good for me 😞! But I quickly came over that envy when I saw he was genuinely a deserving and hard worker. He truly kicks it into gear, and you have no idea how much I fucking respect the hell out of that! He is an honest guy, and sometimes he may be a smartass. But he never pins that in his honest nature. Truly the sweetest man, and not to mention, if anyone ever noticed. I AM FROM BOSTON, AND HE IS FROM NEW YORK! It’s one of the main clinical things people don’t realize. But yes, adorably sweet male.
(Michael raised an eyebrow as he lowered his head, hiding his expression the best he could.)
Michael Machina: (inaudible) Sweet isn’t exactly the thing I’d describe myself as…
Molly Waters: On that note, Bea, this does raise another question, as we were skeptical of the challenge before agreeing to it: Do you believe your last few times working together as a team have helped prepare you for a match like this?
Bea Valentine: Oh, absolutely, when you talk about chemistry, we have chemistry! We even finish one another’s…
(Bea looked over to Mike, as she was awaiting him to speak, but he didn’t, glancing over to her with an eyebrow raise.)
Molly Waters: …?
Bea Valentine: … sentences. But he knew that I was speaking everything out of straight and pure emotion here, a truly realistic man who just knows exactly what I thrive on in life. Utter perfection, it is!
Michael Machina: You keep it real no matter the situation, speaking your mind even when caught in a difficult place, sometimes unwinnable but never reducing whatever sprawls from your mind. I found myself enthralled by that. It’s pretty damn convenient, ‘cause it ain’t just me over here. We’ve been able to work together extensively, and I haven’t regretted it for a single second. Fire & Ice have got their experience, but we’ve been able to rise in an environment that never favored its rookies. This will be another reminder not to doubt our potential.
Molly Waters: Here’s another question I must ask: has this season been different for the two of you compared to previous seasons?
Bea Valentine: OH, DON’T EVEN GET ME GOINNGGG!
(Bea had to quit everything in her tracks, she uncrossed her legs.)
Bea Valentine: Talk about a true smack directly on the tits. I still haven’t won a match in my singular manner this season, quite embarrassing and shameful. We’re like 4 months into it now, and I still have not won as long as the day is. Life has just been questionable, and yeah. I truly gotta get my feet kicking on the ground and my toes tapping in the way that I desperately wish… But whenever I am with my beloved Mikey, something about the match makes me feel so much safer 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨!! I have someone I truly enjoy being in the ring with. And that already makes the week that much better 🙂↔️!
Michael Machina: I won’t lie and try to relate to her on that front, I can’t. I’ve enjoyed a well-put season so far, I haven’t been pinned or submitted by any means, and that in itself is rare to see. I’ve been able to keep myself in a very high position as a competitor here on Voltage, defeated Ms. Extreme to dispel the doubts, and have been given higher status through my association with Methuselah as we’ve been tearing up the tournament. Life’s been good, but I know it can always be better. I’ve learned to surround myself with allies, and of course, Phoebe is someone who has become irreplaceable to me.
Molly Waters: Then this slides directly into the next question quite well: What do the two of you believe is next for you?
Bea Valentine: I don’t like looking towards the future personally. And okay, maybe that’s just me, you know? I truly don’t give a damn what is next anymore. I just want it to be bright and colorful, I am tired of the grim and vulgar. But alas, my nihilism is reigning in. I must cool down and shush it for a slight moment, YES. YES. Between myself and Mikey, color has truly been restored into my future, and I see what comes next as nothing but bright optimism. Also, we are entering the months where, last year, I was in my absolute and total PRIME. Oh, just the things I’d do to be back in that situation 🙂↔️🙂↔️🙂↔️
(Michael pondered her words briefly before placing a hand over her palm and glancing at her.)
Michael Machina: You will be. It’ll come again, and it’ll be even better than it ever was, I know it.
(Michael then looks ahead to Molly.)
Michael Machina: We’ll be prepared for whatever the future’s got in store. I know that I’m gonna be on the hunt for gold in my future, it’s a given when you’re a performer of my caliber and a performer of Phoebe’s caliber as well. We keep on fighting and doing exactly what’s expected of us, as it should be.
Molly Waters: What do you believe is your biggest strength heading into this match against Fire & Ice?
Bea Valentine: I think that the biggest strength we have is the respect and admiration that is evident from Rex and Raven! They have specific values between myself and Mikey, and they may play it a bit safe between us, but I am NAWT playing it safe. I am going to start ripping away at kneecaps, and I know Mikey will too! So yes, I say our greatest strength is that Raven Roberts and Rex McAllister have been around the block… but they have never been on OUR block. Becos we are NASTY!
Michael Machina: We’ve got our way of dishing out an offense that not many other Elitists can compare to. Bea’s real unpredictable, she can turn up the dial at any given moment and catch you by surprise. I’m not exactly unpredictable in that regard, but I’ve got raw power, strength, and speed, unlike ANY Elitist in this entire roster. I can bet the fuckin’ house on it. We’re a different breed, one that Fire & Ice is not prepared for.
Molly Waters: On that note, as we begin to finalize our interview… Do you have any last words for Rex and Raven before House of Glass?
Bea Valentine: Parting words to Rex and Raven, it’s difficult for me to truly say. But I will say this; these are not even parting words. Because we still have a lengthy week ahead of us, THESE ARE ONLY BEGINNING WORDS. When the determination is focused right directly on my bloody eyelids, I want you to see it for how it is. I AM BORN READY FOR WAR! But alas; anyways. Those were passionate words, but we aren’t even scratching the surface. We are just now getting started. So… see ya guys when we see ya 🙂↔️
(Michael would look directly at the camera.)
Michael Machina: Respect ain’t fully recognized ‘till the match is over, and that’s exactly how I’m gonna earn that. We return to where our careers truly catapulted, and we walk back out with another victory from the event that turned us into bona fide superstars…
Molly Waters: Thank you both very much for joining me tonight, and best of luck at House of Glass against Fire & Ice!
(Michael nods as he stands himself, lending a hand out to Bea, who grins while taking his hand as the two would depart with the scene fading from there.)
(Promotional ad for House of Glass, where Bea Valentine and Michael Machina face Fire & Ice.)
(The camera fades to the backstage area of the Etihad Arena. The camera pans over to Xander Payne, who can be seen seated backstage. He is not alone, as Limmy Monaghan and Cameron Ella Ava are also in the area following the events of the last few weeks, where they’ve joined forces to deal with the British Invasion. Once the camera fades to the three backstage, Cameron Ella Ava can be heard speaking.)
Cameron Ella Ava: You do understand that us working together for the time being doesn’t make us friends, right? I’ll go along with this one match, but this is the one and only time I’ll be fighting on the same side as you.
(She looks at Xander Payne as she says that. The two have years of history with each other and have been enemies for a long time, and Cameron hasn’t forgotten about this. Before long, Xander begins to respond.)
Xander Payne: Trust me, I get it. I think I have more than enough history with the two of you to understand that neither of you would be my best friends. I’ve done a lot over the last six years, and one thing I did probably more than anything else was make enemies. I wasn’t expecting either of you to be willing to put your differences aside for long, but I wasn’t exactly looking for allies when I did what I did at Territorial Invasion, either. The British Invasion messed with my family, and I made sure they paid for it. I get you had a match you wanted to win on your own terms, but I wasn’t about to let them get away with what they did. They had to pay for that, and to be honest it doesn’t really matter to me what anyone thinks about it.
(There’s a brief staredown between Xander and Cameron, before finally Limmy Monaghan cuts in.)
Limmy Monaghan: Look, we all have our issues with the British Invasion. For you, they went out of their way to mess with your family. For Cameron, they targeted her Hardcore Championship and they still have unfinished business after you interfered with their match. For me, I don’t intend to let them get away with their last attack. This isn’t the kind of thing I intend to spend the rest of my season doing, but the British Invasion is a problem that needs to be dealt with and the sooner I get them out of the way, the better. I’m sure all three of us could agree on that, which is exactly why we agreed to face them at Wicked Games. It’s not about us being friends, or getting over any past issues with each other. It’s about making sure this British Invasion problem is solved so the rest of us can finally move on.
(While Xander and Cameron seem to agree on this, Limmy continues as he turns towards Xander.)
Limmy Monaghan: But with that being said, I’m only working with you for the sake of taking them out. You have your own history of being a problem, and I can’t say I disagree with anyone who thinks you deserve anything that happens to you. After everything you’ve done you should honestly consider yourself lucky to have any allies right now. I want the British Invasion out of the way though, so I’m not about to let anything get in the way of them being put down. Especially not any personal issues with someone who wants the exact same thing that I do.
Xander Payne: Again, I’m not expecting anything else. You two even agreeing to this match is enough. You two can hate me all you want, but the British Invasion has been running rampant all season long, way before I even thought of returning. Clearly nobody was willing to put them in their place, and even if you two did work together to get the job done, you’d still be outnumbered. This is a problem that needs to be solved, and the British Invasion made the mistake of making this personal. I don’t care what happens once this is over. If you two want to be my enemies again, so be it. What matters right now is this one match, because there’s a lot I’ve had to deal with in my career but I’m not going to let anyone disrespect my family. There’s a line you don’t cross, and they went out of their way to cross it while I wasn’t even an active competitor. They did that thinking that they wouldn’t have to answer for it, and I know I’m not the only one that wants to finally silence them.
(Xander and Limmy both turn towards Cameron, who once again begins to speak.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Well, you’re not wrong. I already had to deal with the British Invasion heading into Territorial Invasion, so I know how frustrating it is facing them. Not just because of their antics, but because they have no issue using their numbers advantage against you. They even did it back at Territorial Invasion, though I think I was handling myself just fine back then. The last thing I wanted was to have your help, but since things have come to this I’d rather not have to keep dealing with the exact same thing for yet another month. Those three need to be silenced for good, and if I didn’t get involved and make sure I was one of the Elitists to do it, it’d only be a matter of time before they come crawling back to me. This isn’t the kind of thing I need as the Hardcore Champion. I’d rather be able to defend my title without having those three targeting me.
Cameron Ella Ava: Still, I don’t like this. It’s annoying that things came to this when you could’ve just handled your business any other time. You had an entire season to get revenge after they messed with your family, and you chose to do it in the middle of my match?
Xander Payne: I did, and I don’t regret any bit of it. I wasn’t about to let Daryl win a Championship right after-
Cameron Ella Ava: What makes you think he was going to win? I had it handled. I would’ve won that match without you, but thanks to you we had to watch them come out and whine about how “disrespected” they’ve been.
Limmy Monaghan: Look, I think we’re better off just forgetting about that for now. Regardless of what happened at Territorial Invasion, we’d be in this situation anyway as long as we had the same goal. Xander just wants to take down the British Invasion, just like the two of us. I for one couldn’t care less about what happened in that Championship match right now, not as long as we’re able to win the match that’s actually coming up in just a few weeks. Like it or not, we’re going to have to actually work as a team in order to get the job done. Teamwork has always been a strength of theirs, but if there’s anyone that could beat those three it’s us. Xander you may not have been around for the last few months, but right now I’m not interested in losing another one of these matches. I’ve always been the kind of competitor that could come out of these losses without allowing it to prevent me from reaching the heights I planned to, but that doesn’t mean I want to let this continue any longer than it already has.
Xander Payne: Then we’ll settle this at Wicked Games by making the British Invasion wished they never entered the ring. We don’t need to be a perfect team. We don’t need the companionship that the British Invasion has, and I don’t need you guys to pretend to be my friends. We just need to be able to pull our weight and bring them down once the time comes, because they need to be humbled. I’ve already seen too much, and I only returned back at Territorial Invasion. The rest of you had to deal with this on your roster for months, and from the looks of it nobody’s been able to stop them from running their mouths and getting themselves into trouble up until now. They’ve been running rampant with nobody willing to go the extra mile to make sure they regret it, but what I did to Pandora should tell them everything they need to understand. For me, this is different. I’m not letting them walk away from this unscathed.
Limmy Monaghan: Good, then we’re on the same page. All three of us clearly want the British Invasion gone, and we all have the talent to get the job done. We’re going to end this in a few weeks. As far as I’m concerned, that’s the only thing that matters right now.
(After saying everything he needed to, Limmy looks at his two Wicked Games teammates for a moment, before beginning to walk away from the area. Xander Payne goes to walk away, but before he gets the opportunity to leave, Cameron begins to speak once again.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Xander just so you know, I understand where you’re coming from.
(Xander stops and turns towards Cameron. He doesn’t say anything, allowing Cameron to continue.)
Cameron Ella Ava: You’re not the only parent here. I already want to take out the British Invasion, and that’s only after weeks of fighting them. The last thing I’d let anyone get away with is messing with Hathaway, so I know what it’s like feeling the need to protect your children.
Xander Payne: Good, then you know-
Cameron Ella Ava: But, I’m not going to forget what kind of person you’ve been for nearly the entirety of your career. Everyone else can forget, but I was here for all of it. All the times you betrayed people. All the times you went and made your issues with people personal. You’re not much better than the British Invasion, and I’m definitely not going to forget everything you’ve done to me. You’re one of the very last people I’d ever want to work with, and if I didn’t already have unfinished business with those three I wouldn’t have even agreed to help you, because you don’t deserve it. If anyone should have to deal with the British Invasion on their own, it’s you. If everyone else wants to play nice they can go ahead and do that, but I’m always going to remember the kind of past you have and what happened every time anyone thought they could overlook that past and get on the same page as you.
Xander Payne: You don’t need to think about me turning my back on either of you at Wicked Games if that’s what you’re getting at. I already told you that to me, this is between me and the British Invasion. I have no reason to hurt my own chances of making them pay for what they did. I’m not going to stop you from feeling however you do or holding a grudge with me because of what I did in the past. All that matters is that you don’t get in the way at Wicked Games. As long as we’re able to take them out, you can feel free to move on and forget we ever even worked together.
Cameron Ella Ava: Xander, I’m not worrying about you turning your back on me during the match. I’m just telling you not to do anything to prove me right. I already have every reason not to trust you, so I’m only going to give you one warning. Don’t cross me.
(After Cameron finishes speaking, she turns and begins walking away, leaving only Xander Payne remaining in the area. Xander doesn’t say anything, instead just thinking to himself about the upcoming match and the fact that he will have to work alongside Cameron Ella Ava and Limmy Monaghan. After this, Voltage begins to fade away from the backstage area.)
(The camera cuts backstage to Harper Lee walking, looking around in annoyance as she passes by various stagehands and crew members before addressing the camera. The crowd could be heard in the background, pelting her with boos the mere minute Lee appeared on the screen, not that she pays them much attention, proceeding to walk while talking.)
Harper Lee: Last week, I made my return to the Voltage brand. This week, I do it again with a very important message to you, Diamond Dixon. I hope you’re watching.
(Harper continues walking, and the camera follows her from behind as she goes through gorilla position. ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics starts playing to a negative reaction from fans in attendance, and Harper Lee steps through the curtain, posing on the stage as the camera moves in front of her.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… HARPER LEE!!
Persephone: Harper mentioned making her presence known last week. Nobody wanted to see her this week either, yet here we are.
James Peters: Last week, Harper Lee arrived, and had accepted the challenge of Diamond Dixon for a match at Wicked Games.
Rich Russillo: Of course, it took a little poking and prodding from Dixon’s end.
James Peters: Regardless, the match has been made, and I’m looking forward to it, a battle of David versus Goliath.
Persephone: Except David is somehow the unlikable one here.
James Peters: True…
Rich Russillo: The people are behind the Goliath to whoop David’s ass, but it’s easier said than done, because Harper Lee is… well, Harper Lee. She’s accomplished many things here, and beaten multiple people as well, including Hall of Famers. Don’t let her recent track record fool you. Harper Lee is a major threat to anyone she shares a ring with.
(Harper Lee enters the ring, and marches toward the right side, requesting a microphone from a stagehand, which she’s quickly handed through the middle rope. Harper Lee walks to the center of the ring, and signals for the music to be cut. ‘Sweet Dreams’ fades in the background, and Lee begins to address the booing crowd.)
Harper Lee: The sooner you quiet down, the sooner I can leave this hell hole.
(The crowd reaction only grows louder, causing Harper to chuckle, amused more than anything. However, they do settle down after a while, and Harper keeps going.)
Harper Lee: Great, I’m glad we’re on the same page finally. Your silence is much appreciated, thank you. I’m a busy woman, I don’t have all day, so I’ll try to make this short and sweet. Diamond Dixon, listen closely, because I’m extending a one time offer. That’s right! I’m giving you the opportunity to… walk away.
(Harper Lee forms a smug expression on her face. Meanwhile, the crowd are starting to get riled up once again.)
Harper Lee: Because like I said, I’m a very busy woman, so busy that I’ve wound up accidentally double booking myself. No longer do I have Wicked Games to look forward to, but BOTH Wicked Games and The Last Stand, which… that’s a lot for one woman to handle, especially the caliber of match I’m IN at The Last Stand. So, I put this big brain of mine to good use, and thought up a solution. Why worry about competing at a Voltage Marquee Event? After all, I’m a Showdown Elitist, aren’t I? So, shouldn’t all my focus go towards that, and making Showdown the best brand it could possibly be? I think so… hence why I’m offering Diamond Dixon the opportunity of a lifetime.
Harper Lee: Of course, it’s a one time offer, so I suggest she choose wisely on this, but I’m offering Diamond Dixon the chance to walk away. All she has to say is: “Harper, I don’t want to face you at Wicked Games. I completely jumped the gun, and should totally go after someone more my weight class.” I get it. With the snap of her fingers, Diamond Dixon can make this all go away, and I understand she may not be here tonight, so with that said… I’ll give her time to think this over. Hopefully, Diamond isn’t selfish, and allows me to focus on the bigger match instead of… ya know, wasting my time and all that. I’m patient, so I’ll give her a week to answer, and in the meantime, I’m out! Seeya-
(Harper Lee goes to leave the ring, but is stopped as “Okay” by JT blares throughout the arena, much to her dismay while backpedaling to the center, awaiting the arrival of Diamond Dixon. Lee watches the stage with annoyance at having her plan thwarted.)
James Peters: Nice try, Harper, although the entire world knew Diamond had a match tonight.
Rich Russillo: Business is picking up as that music usually signals the arrival of Diamond Dixon.
James Peters: So much for her not being here tonight.
Persephone: Where’d she get that information from? Mave Deltzer? :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: I’m pretty sure only Jake Mercer subscribes to him.
(Diamond Dixon exits through the curtain to a loud ovation from the audience, and already has a microphone in hand, which she speaks into while marching down to the ring, walking with a purpose.)
Diamond Dixon: Nuh-uh. See, one thing we ain’t finna do is that.
(Diamond Dixon hops up on the apron, and enters the ring to stand across from Harper Lee as “Okay” by JT fades out in the background. Diamond Dixon glances around at the cheering crowd momentarily before continuing her speech.)
Diamond Dixon: Seriously? I thought we made progress last week, given you actually accepted the match, yet here you are this week trying to backtrack, but it isn’t going down like that. Because understand that, no matter how many times you try to escape it, you and I are going to face in a couple weeks. So, you can dread it, run from it, do whatever you have to, but destiny all arrives the same. At Wicked Games, it’ll be Harper Lee versus Diamond Dixon!
(The crowd cheers, wanting to see the match, or rather Harper Lee get rag dolled in said match, but Lee herself isn’t too happy, and it shows on her face. She was hoping that, tonight, she could get out of it, but Diamond’s arrival threw a wrench into things.)
Harper Lee: Why?? Why are you so keen on wasting my time, huh??
Diamond Dixon: Oh, please. I requested this match for a reason, and it isn’t to “waste your time,” but to maximize MY short time on this brand, and make an even bigger impact, adding you to the list of names I’ve beaten. Hence why I’m not letting this match go so easily, because you’re not going to stand in MY way of victory, and elevating myself up the ladder here. I’ve defeated Bea Valentine, I’ve defeated Aria Lestrade, I’ve defeated Holly Arrow, now I’m looking to defeat you.
Harper Lee: Which won’t happen. Not in a million years. Because I’m me.
Diamond Dixon: Which counts for how much in big 2024…? That’s right. You’ve been finding yourself in opportunity after opportunity, yet still manage to come up short in every single one. So, if there is anyone wasting anybody’s time, Harper, maybe it’s you.
Harper Lee: God, I hate being talked down to, especially by morons like yourself, who- congratulations! You’ve done a good job early on, but that’s the thing. It’s still early on, and with being an EAW elitist, it isn’t always going to be sunshine and rainbows, Diamond. You’re in the honeymoon phase now, but sooner rather than later, someone is going to come around, and put an end to it. At Wicked Games, that somebody might just be me, which I have no problem with.
Diamond Dixon: Really? Save the empty threats, because while your mouth says one thing, your actions say another. Apparently, Harper Lee has no problem with “exposing me” at Wicked Games, but tries to escape facing me at every turn. Crazy how that works out, huh?
Harper Lee: I’m not trying to “escape” facing you, Diamond. Though, I am trying to do you a favor. I’m trying to save any aura or mystique you’ve had since returning, because at Wicked Games, all that dies down, and for what? Because you fooled yourself into thinking you were on my level when the truth is… you’re not. In fact, you’ll NEVER be on my level. No one is on my level.
(Diamond Dixon laughs to herself, shrugging Harper off, which fires Lee up even further.)
Harper Lee: Something funny?
Diamond Dixon: No, it’s just- :mjgrin: how can you say this stuff, and still have a straight face after? Yes, you’ve suddenly decided to be an upstanding citizen, and give me an out on facing you at Wicked Games. No strings attached. Harper, I’m not buying it, and neither are these people. If you’re scared, then just say that.
Harper Lee: Whoa! I am NOT scared-
Diamond Dixon: Great, because neither am I. If the height difference wasn’t enough to tell you, I’m a grown ass woman, who can make her own decisions. Therefore, I know EXACTLY what I’m doing. It isn’t some mistake that I’m facing you at Wicked Games, but rather an intentional act, because I understand what defeating you can do for me.
(Harper node.)
Harper Lee: Alright, Diamond. That, I’ll give you. Defeating me can do a lot for you, but what does defeating you do for me? Will it truly be a shock once my hand is raised? I don’t think so.
Diamond Dixon: Maybe. But if Wicked Games is a foregone conclusion, then you should have no problem facing me.
Harper Lee: Fine, Diamond. Consider my offer revoked then. At Wicked Games, the match is still on.
Diamond Dixon: Not that it was ever off to begin with, but I digress. Harper, Wicked Games is around the corner, so I suggest instead of searching for new ways out of it, focus on your preparation, and how you plan to chop this tree down, because I can guarantee you’ve never stepped in the ring with someone quite like me before.
Harper Lee: That’s what they all say…
(Harper Lee rolls her eyes.)
Diamond Dixon: Well, I mean it. I’m a generational talent, and at Wicked Games, I prove it. But it doesn’t stop there, Harper. At Wicked Games, I do the entire world a favor, and shut you up as well.
Harper Lee: We’ll see, but right now, I’m the least of your concerns, Diamond. If you ask me, you should worry about surviving British Invasion, or worse… Michael Machina and Methuselah, who are going to rip you apart, and thinking about it… I’ll want a front row seat to that.
(‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics plays to a negative reaction as Harper Lee passes by Diamond with a grin on her face, and exits the ring, pulling up a chair ringside. Meanwhile, Diamond isn’t shaken, and continues trash talking Harper off-mic)
James Peters: Welp. Harper Lee tried, but there is no way out. At Wicked Games, she will have to face Diamond Dixon.
Persephone: I thought we were under that same impression last week, then this bitch decides to try and chicken out.
Rich Russillo: At Wicked Games, there is nowhere to hide, nowhere to run. Harper Lee will HAVE to step in there with Diamond Dixon, then we’ll see whose story fully checks out. Was Diamond Dixon biting off more than she could chew, or was Harper Lee simply a stepping stone in Dixon’s career?
James Peters: Hold your horses, Rich. First, Diamond has to make it to Wicked Games, and with the match she’s about to compete in, that can be called into doubt as she’ll share the ring with two other teams, each vying for the same opportunity.
(Harper Lee takes a seat ringside, and banters with Diamond Dixon off-mic, the two trading barbs with one another.)
(Promotional ad for Wicked Games, where Jake Smith faces Adam Lucas for the EAW World Championship.)
(As Voltage returns to ringside, Tyrone Montgomery can be seen making his way down to ringside as Diamond Dixon is seen in the ring, not paying any attention to Harper Lee. As Tyrone makes his way to ringside, Bella Braxton begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS THE TAG TEAM TURMOIL TOURNAMENT FINALS!!!!
(The fans cheer, but that changes as ‘Living Dead Girl’ by Rob Zombie hits. The fans begin to boo, and before long Caroline begins to make her way out to the stage. Caroline has a serious look on her face ahead of this match, and Diamond Dixon waits as her teammate in this match begins to make her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Accompanied by Tyrone Montgomery… At a combined weight of 285 pounds… THE TEAM OF DIAMOND DIXON AND CAROLINE!!!!!
James Peters: Diamond and Caroline have gotten themselves into some stuff with Harper Lee Solomon Stane respectively, but hopefully it doesn’t take away from their focus tonight.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think it will. We may need to look out for Harper at ringside, but I think these two are at the top of their game right now, and they’ve been doing well as a team.
Persephone: Giving them too much credit. Everyone else just sucks.
(After this, ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep hits. Michael Machina steps out to the stage, and he looks ready and fired up heading into this match. He waits on the stage, and before long ‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West hits. Methuselah follows and begins walking out to the stage, and the two men appear to be on the same page, not having to say a word to each other as they begin walking down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Making their way to the ring… At a combined weight of 478 pounds… THE TEAM OF MICHAEL MACHINA AND METHUSELAH!!!!!
James Peters: Methuselah and Michael Machina are on their way to the ring now, and these guys have been doing fantastic throughout this tournament.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, but this is an unpredictable match, so we’ll have to see whether or not their team chemistry holds up in this kind of setting. Even so, they are still major threats.
Persephone: I guess. I still don’t want to see them.
(Finally, ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura hits. The fans boo as Halsey Neel and Daryl Kinkade step out, still not happy with what happened to Pandora Paisley. The two have a focused look on their faces though, and don’t waste much time on the stage. Instead, the two begin to make their way down the ramp together, heading towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And making their way to the ring… At a combined weight of 384 pounds… HALSEY NEEL AND DARYL KINKADE, THE BRITISH INVASION!!!!!
James Peters: And now the only actual “team” of the match, although the circumstances are different. Halsey Neel is filling in for the injured Pandora Paisley tonight, and we’ll see if they’re able to get the job done together.
Rich Russillo: Normally it’s Halsey teaming up with Pandora as we all know, but with the way this tournament works the British Invasion are lucky to be able to work together at all. Let’s see if they can win this match!
Persephone: And let’s see how quickly we can get to the end.
Bella Braxton: And finally… Ladies and gentlemen please welcome the Unified Tag Team Champions… KASSIDY HEART AND SIENNA JADE, THE JADED HEARTS!!!!
(Finally, ‘True Love’ by CFO$ begins to play. There’s a loud mixed reaction as Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade begin to walk out, carrying their Unified Tag Team Championships. They have smirks on their faces, looking at the potential competition inside of the ring as they make their way to ringside. Once at ringside, they approach the two seats that have been set up for them, sitting down as the referee prepares to ring the bell.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: HERE WE GO! THIS MATCH IS UNDERWAY, AND IMMEDIATELY HALSEY LOOKS TO TAKE OUT MICHAEL MACHINA, THE LARGER COMPETITOR! HALSEY LOOKS FOR A CHOP BLOCK TO THE KNEE- BUT MICHAEL ANTICIPATED IT AND IS ABLE TO CATCH HER! WHAT HE DIDN’T EXPECT THOUGH WAS FOR CAROLINE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS, AS SHE RUNS IN AND CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK THAT SENDS HIM THROUGH THE ROPES! Michael Machina is sent out to ringside momentarily, AND HALSEY QUICKLY TRIES TO CAPITALIZE AS SHE SCOOPS CAROLINE ONTO HER SHOULDERS!
Rich Russillo: CAROLINE SLIPS OUT THOUGH, BEFORE HITTING HALSEY WITH AN ENZUIGIRI! CAROLINE NOW WITH A HURRICANRANA TO SEND HALSEY INTO THE ONE EMPTY CORNER OF THE RING, AND SHE RUNS IN FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT HALSEY IS ABLE TO GET THE BOOT UP! Caroline stumbles out of the corner as Halsey runs in, AND SHE SWINGS AT CAROLINE BUT CAROLINE IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER IT! CAROLINE TURNS TO CAPITALIZE- BUT SHE GETS CAUGHT WITH A BACK ELBOW BY HALSEY, WHO HAD TO HAVE KNOWN SHE WAS COMING! Halsey now turning towards Caroline, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S SETTING UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX-
James Peters: BUT AS SHE GRABS ONTO CAROLINE, MICHAEL MACHINA RETURNS TO THE RING AND APPLIES THE WAISTLOCK TO HALSEY! MICHAEL LIFTS HALSEY UP AS HALSEY HOLDS ONTO CAROLINE, CAUSING BOTH WOMEN TO BE TAKEN OUT WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! HUGE MOVE BY MACHINA TO QUICKLY GET BACK INTO THIS, AND I BELIEVE THIS IS WHY THEY LOOKED TO TAKE HIM OUT OF THIS QUICKLY! Michael Machina now grabbing Caroline, BEFORE SENDING HER INTO HIS TEAMS CORNER WITH AN IRISH WHIP! Michael Machina charges in- BUT CAROLINE DIVES OUT OF THE CORNER, CAUSING HIM TO GO SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST!
Rich Russillo: Michael pulls himself out of the corner as Caroline runs in, BUT MICHAEL DUCKS DOWN AND LIFTS HER UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE! HALSEY NOW LOOKING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE- BUT MICHAEL MACHINA POPS HALSEY UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!! MICHAEL HAS HALSEY SET UP FOR A POWERBOMB, AND I THINK WE MAY BE SETTING UP FOR A .50 CAL VERY EARLY ON! HALSEY BEGINS HITTING MICHAEL WITH REPEATED FOREARMS THOUGH, TRYING TO PREVENT HIM FROM CONNECTING WITH THE POWERBOMB!
(*TAG!*)
Persephone: Well while they’re busy doing that, the old guy just took advantage of the situation and tagged himself into the match.
James Peters: HALSEY IS ABLE TO FREE HERSELF FROM MICHAEL’S GRASP, AND NOW SHE HITS MICHAEL WITH A BICYCLE PUMP KICK! HALSEY NOW TURNING AROUND AS CAROLINE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE FOR A CROSSBODY- AND HALSEY IS ABLE TO ROLL THROUGH TO HER FEET! HALSEY IS STILL HOLDING ONTO CAROLINE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HER ATTEMPT AT ATTACKING HAS BACKFIRED AS HALSEY IS ABLE TO DELIVER A MICHINOKU DRIVER! CAROLINE IS DOWN AND MICHAEL MACHINA HAS ROLLED OUT TO RINGSIDE! THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR HALSEY TO TRY AND TAKE THIS ONE HOME FOR THE BRITISH INVASION-
Rich Russillo: BUT BEFORE SHE COULD THINK OF POTENTIALLY GOING FOR A COVER, METHUSELAH GRABS HER AND SENDS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! METHUSELAH NOW BEGINNING TO REPEATEDLY STOMP AWAY AT HALSEY, AND RIGHT NOW IT LOOKS LIKE METHUSELAH IS LOOKING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL FOR HIS TEAM! This has been a strong start for Methuselah who just entered the match, but as Caroline returns to her feet she uses this as an opportunity to make the tag to Diamond Dixon! Methuselah continues to stomp away at Halsey before finally turning around- RIGHT INTO A CLOTHESLINE FROM DIAMOND!
Persephone: That takes Methuselah down, but he gets back up almost immediately and swings at Diamond.
James Peters: Diamond is able to duck under it though, before kicking Methuselah in the midsection! Halsey is trying to make her way over towards Daryl, BUT DIAMOND NOTICES THIS! SHE LOOKS TO SEND METHUSELAH INTO HALSEY, BUT METHUSELAH TURNS IT AROUND AND INSTEAD SENDS DIAMOND RIGHT INTO HALSEY! DIAMOND DROPS HALSEY WITH A CLOTHESLINE- BUT SHE QUICKLY HAS TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AS METHUSELAH TRIED TO CATCH HER OFF GUARD WITH RAPTURE! DIAMOND NOW LOOKING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS AS SHE GRABS METHUSELAH FROM BEHIND, BUT METHUSELAH DELIVERS A FEW BACK ELBOWS AND FORCES DIAMOND OFF OF HER!
Rich Russillo: Halsey now running in, AND METHUSELAH SWINGS AT HER- BUT HALSEY DUCKS UNDER BEFORE TAGGING DARYL INTO THE MATCH! METHUSELAH TURNS AROUND- RIGHT INTO A BIG BOOT FROM DIAMOND! DIAMOND NOW TURNS HER ATTENTION OVER TO THE BRITISH INVASION- AS DARYL DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE AND DROPS DIAMOND WITH A DIVING CLOTHESLINE! METHUSELAH PULLS HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER, AND DARYL RUNS IN AND HITS HIM WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT, BEFORE SENDING HIM OUT OF THE CORNER AND DELIVERING A STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI!
James Peters: Diamond returns to her feet and swings at Daryl, and Daryl ducks under it before connecting with a jumping reverse STO! Daryl Kinkade is on fire right now, and he quickly backs into the corner of the ring as he waits for one of his opponents to get back up! Daryl seems to have something planned here, and whatever it is, it can’t be good for the rest of the competition here as a shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships is on the line! The Jaded Hearts are watching this one closely, waiting to see who will face them for their titles!
Rich Russillo: Methuselah begins making his way back up to his feet, AND NOW DARYL KINKADE RUSHES IN! DARYL NOW LOOKING FOR THE MONKĒ FLIP- BUT METHUSELAH HAD IT SCOUTED! METHUSELAH CATCHES DARYL BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO A SCOOP SLAM, AND NOW METHUSELAH QUICKLY RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE DELIVERING THE TWISTING ELBOW DROP! Methuselah is back in this one, and he quickly goes after Diamond as he notices her looking to get back to her own corner! Methuselah now rushing in- AND HE ATTEMPTED A BIG BOOT, BUT DIAMOND WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE KICKING HIM IN THE MIDSECTION!
Persephone: What’s she doing now?
James Peters: It looks like she’s potentially setting up for her own variation of the powerbomb- BUT HERE COMES DARYL KINKADE WITH A HANDSPRING ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO DIAMOND! METHUSELAH FALLS BACK BEFORE LOOKING TO ATTACK DARYL, BUT DARYL LIFTS METHUSELAH OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT TO RINGSIDE! Diamond begins making her way back to her feet, as does Methuselah. Daryl notices this, AND HE NOW BEGINS RUNNING THE ROPES- BUT NOW IT’S DIAMOND DUCKING DOWN AND LIFTING DARYL OVER THE TOP ROPE, CAUSING DARYL TO TAKE METHUSELAH OUT WITH A TOPE CON HILO! DIAMOND NOW WITH THE TAG TO CAROLINE!
Rich Russillo: CAROLINE NOW RUNNING THE ROPES AS DARYL KINKADE RETURNS TO HIS FEET, AND SHE TAKES HIM OUT WITH NO ESCAPE!!! WHAT A MOVE BY CAROLINE AS HER AND DIAMOND SEEM TO BE IN CONTROL FOR THE TIME BEING! CAROLINE PULLS DARYL KINKADE UP BEFORE SENDING HIM BACK INTO THE RING, AND WE MAY BE SEEING THE END OF THIS ONE SOON AS CAROLINE BEGINS MAKING HER WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE! Caroline has something on her mind here, and it’s not looking good for the British Invasion OR Michael Machina and Methuselah!
James Peters: CAROLINE DIVES OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, LANDING ON TOP OF DARYL WITH DARK HALLOWS!!! DARK HALLOWS CONNECTS ON DARYL KINKADE, AND NOW CAROLINE LOOKS FOR THE COVER AS THIS MATCH MIGHT JUST BE OVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
James Peters: NO! JUST BEFORE THE COUNT OF THREE, METHUSELAH WAS ABLE TO DRAG CAROLINE OUT OF THE RING! METHUSELAH KEEPS THE MATCH ALIVE, BEFORE SENDING CAROLINE CRASHING INTO THE BARRICADE! Methuselah now sliding back into the ring, before quickly tagging Michael Machina in! I think they’re about to take advantage of Daryl Kinkade being in bad shape right now!
Rich Russillo: Daryl Kinkade slowly begins to stir, BUT MICHAEL MACHINA DOESN’T WASTE ANY TIME GOING AFTER HIM AS HE LIFTS HIM INTO A GORILLA PRESS!!! MICHAEL IS SETTING UP FOR HEAT’S DESCENT- BUT DARYL IS ABLE TO PREVENT THIS BY RAKING THE EYES!!! DARYL KNOWS THAT THERE ARE NO DISQUALIFICATIONS IN TRIPLE THREAT MATCHES, AND HE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THAT ROUGH SITUATION! DARYL STUMBLES BACK INTO HIS OWN CORNER- AND AT THE SAME TIME CAROLINE RETURNS TO THE RING WITH A SPRINGBOARD UPPERCUT! Michael goes down momentarily before stumbling towards the ropes, AND NOW CAROLINE RUSHES IN-
James Peters: BUT MICHAEL CATCHES HER, QUICKLY DELIVERING A POWERSLAM TO TAKE HER DOWN!
Persephone: Daryl was able to tag Halsey back into the match while the other two were busy fighting. It’s pretty annoying that this is a triple threat tag. How is the match ever gonna end like this?
James Peters: We’re just gonna have to wait and see! Michael turns towards Halsey, AND SHE LOOKS FOR A LARIAT- BUT MICHAEL DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE SCOOPING HALSEY UP! MICHAEL POTENTIALLY LOOKING FOR A SECOND POWERSLAM- BUT HALSEY IS ABLE TO SLIP DOWN TO HER FEET BEFORE SHOVING HIM AWAY!
Rich Russillo: MICHAEL TURNS TOWARDS HALSEY, AND HE RECEIVES A BICYCLE KICK TO THE FACE! HALSEY NOW RUNNING THE ROPES- AND MACHINA LOOKED FOR A CLOTHESLINE BUT HALSEY DUCKED UNDER IT BEFORE BOUNCING OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES! MACHINA TURNS TOWARDS HALSEY- AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK! MICHAEL MACHINA IS TAKEN DOWN, AND HALSEY TAGS DARYL BACK INTO THE MATCH! DARYL ENTERS THE RING AS HE AND HALSEY ENTER OPPOSITE CORNERS, BEFORE CHARGING AT MACHINA AND CONNECTING WITH A SUPERKICK AND RUNNING KNEE COMBINATION!
James Peters: That was a move Pandora and Halsey usually do, and as we know Halsey had to fill in for Pandora following Xander Payne’s attack. Halsey makes her way out to the apron, and now Daryl quickly tags her back in! The British Invasion are seemingly relying on their tag team chemistry here, as Daryl Kinkade begins to lift Michael Machina into an electric chair! Halsey Neel now making her way to the top rope, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THESE TWO MAY BE SETTING UP FOR THE BLACKPOOL TOWER! THIS WOULD BE ONE WAY TO TAKE MACHINA OUT OF THIS!
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT! MACHINA STILL HAS LIFE LEFT IN HIM, AND HE’S ABLE TO BEGIN DELIVERING PUNCHES TO THE HEAD OF KINKADE! MACHINA WITH PUNCH AFTER PUNCH TO KINKADE, BEFORE… WHAT THE HELL!?!? MICHAEL MACHINA WITH A REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER!!!! DARYL KINKADE WAS JUST PLANTED ON HIS HEAD BY THAT VERY SURPRISING MOVE BY MACHINA! HALSEY NEEL IS STILL ON THE TOP ROPE- BUT HERE COMES CAROLINE, PUSHING HALSEY’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HER AS HALSEY NOW FALLS INTO A SEATED POSITION UP TOP! THINGS MAY HAVE GONE WRONG FOR THE BRITISH INVASION HERE!
Persephone: That’s an understatement. They’re like the one real team of the match. This shouldn’t be happening to them right now. Then again, they’re all terrible.
James Peters: Caroline hits Halsey with a forearm! A second one now! Caroline connects with a third before finally climbing up top, and she’s definitely setting up for something as she begins to pull Halsey up! Caroline pulls Halsey into a position where both women are standing up on the top rope, BEFORE DIVING OFF, TAKING HALSEY TO THE MAT WITH A SPANISH FLY!!!! WHAT A SPANISH FLY BY CAROLINE, WHO IS ABLE TO RETURN TO HER FEET-
Rich Russillo: BEFORE FINDING HERSELF ON THE RECEIVING END OF THE MONEY SHOT!! MICHAEL MACHINA JUST RAN OFF THE ROPES BEFORE TAKING CAROLINE’S HEAD OFF WITH THAT CLOTHESLINE, AND NOW MACHINA DROPS DOWN FOR THE COVER KNOWING THAT HALSEY ISN’T IN ANY CONDITION TO BREAK THIS ONE UP! THIS MATCH MIGHT BE OVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: NO, NOT YET!!! THIS MATCH ISN’T OVER AFTER ALL, AS CAROLINE WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THREE! It looks like it’ll take more than that to bring this match to an end, as Caroline just saved this match for her team AND the British Invasion!
Persephone: That’s annoying. See, this is exactly why I didn’t want to see this match.
James Peters: Michael returns to his feet, AND NOW HE JUST DEADLIFTS CAROLINE ONTO HIS SHOULDERS TO SET UP THE .50 CAL- BUT CAROLINE DOESN’T LET IT CONNECT SO EASILY! SHE BEGINS TO PUNCH AWAY AT MICHAEL MACHINA’S HEAD, BEFORE SENDING MICHAEL INTO HER TEAM’S CORNER WITH A HURRICANRANA! CAROLINE NOW WITH THE TAG TO DIAMOND DIXON, WHO BEGINS RUNNING THE ROPES AS MACHINA GETS BACK UP! MACHINA RETURNS TO HIS FEET- ONLY TO BE DROPPED WITH THE PUMP KICK BY DIAMOND! DIAMOND NOW WITH THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR-
Rich Russillo: NO! THIS TIME HALSEY NEEL HAD ENOUGH TO BREAK IT UP! Halsey is able to keep this match alive, but Diamond Dixon has had time to recover and she’s in firm control right now! Diamond returns to her feet before dragging Halsey up- BUT HALSEY HITS DIAMOND WITH AN ELBOW TO THE JAW! HALSEY WITH A SECOND ONE NOW, DOING WHAT SHE CAN TO STAY IN THIS ONE! DIAMOND RETALIATES WITH AN ELBOW OF HER OWN- BEFORE HALSEY CATCHES HER WITH THE BICYCLE KNEE, WHICH SHE FOLLOWS UP WITH THE YAKUZA KICK!!!! OFF WITH YOUR HEAD CONNECTS ON DIAMOND DIXON-
James Peters: BUT THIS JUST CAUSES DIAMOND TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING, PREVENTING HALSEY FROM GOING FOR THE COVER! Halsey isn’t too happy about this, but she turns and notices Michael Machina beginning to stir! Halsey makes her way over towards him, and she hits him with a knife edge chop as soon as he gets back up! Halsey with a second one! A third now! Halsey now looking for an irish whip- BUT MACHINA TURNS IT AROUND! MICHAEL MACHINA SENDS HALSEY INTO THE ROPES, BEFORE SCOOPING HER UP AND BACKPEDALING INTO HIS OWN CORNER SO METHUSELAH CAN TAG HIMSELF IN!
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH NOW RUNNING TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES, AND NOW MICHAEL MACHINA POPS HALSEY UP INTO A FLAPJACK, ALLOWING METHUSELAH TO CONNECT WITH AN ASSISTED VERSION OF THE SPRING DEMOLITION!!!! WHAT A COMBINATION BY THESE TWO, AS HALSEY NEEL MIGHT JUST BE DONE FOR TONIGHT! METHUSELAH GOES FOR THE COVER AS MICHAEL MACHINA ROLLS OUT TO THE APRON, AND I BELIEVE THIS ONE MIGHT BE OVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
Persephone: WHAT!?!? HOW DID DIAMOND MAKE IT IN TIME TO PULL METHUSELAH OFF OF HER! THIS MATCH SHOULD BE OVER!
James Peters: BUT IT ISN’T OVER, BECAUSE DIAMOND WAS JUST BARELY ABLE TO PULL METHUSELAH OFF OF THE COVER! THIS MATCH CONTINUES AS METHUSELAH SLOWLY TURNS TOWARDS DIAMOND, NOT TOO PLEASED BY HOW THINGS HAVE PLAYED OUT! Methuselah pushes himself up as Diamond slowly grabs onto the ropes to get back to her feet, and it looks like Methuselah has something on his mind! HE QUICKLY BEGINS TO RUN THE ROPES AS DIAMOND GETS BACK UP, AND NOW HE GOES FOR THE SPEAR-
Rich Russillo: BUT DIAMOND STOPS IT WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! METHUSELAH STUMBLES BACK, AND IT LOOKS LIKE NOW IT’S DIAMOND’S TURN TO GO ON THE OFFENSIVE! Diamond now rushing towards Methuselah, and she connects with a forearm! A second one! A third one now! Methuselah drops to a knee as Diamond begins to run the ropes- BUT METHUSELAH RUSHES IN WITH THE RUNNING BACK ELBOW! Methuselah now getting back to his feet-
(*TAG!*)
Rich Russillo: BUT DARYL KINKADE RUNS IN, BEFORE PLANTING METHUSELAH WITH THE MONKĒ FLIP!!!! HALSEY WAS ABLE TO PULL HERSELF OVER TO DARYL FOR THE TAG, AND DARYL DEFINITELY JUST CAPITALIZED AS METHUSELAH IS DOWN AND OUT!
Persephone: If he’s “down and out”, why isn’t Daryl going for the cover! Is he stupid?
James Peters: He’s not going for the cover because Diamond is still getting back up! Daryl turns his attention over to Diamond, throwing forearms and elbows to try and keep her down! DIAMOND IS ABLE TO RETALIATE THOUGH, GRABBING DARYL AND RUNNING INTO THE CORNER, SENDING HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Diamond tags Caroline back in, and Diamond holds Daryl in place as Caroline kicks him in the midsection! Daryl stumbles out of the corner, AND NOW CAROLINE JUMPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, DELIVERING A SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY TO KINKADE!
Rich Russillo: This has been a very back and forth match, and as you can see Methuselah has pulled himself into a seated position in the corner of the ring. Caroline notices this, AND SO SHE CHARGES IN BEFORE HITTING HIM WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! Caroline now heading up to the top rope, and I think Methuselah is still hurting from being hit with the Monkē Flip! Caroline has made her way up top, and I think right now might be the perfect opportunity to end this and earn a shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships! WIDOW SPLASH!!!
James Peters: IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!! METHUSELAH ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AS CAROLINE ROLLS TO HER FEET- RIGHT INTO THE PATH OF KINKADE! DARYL PULLS CAROLINE IN BEFORE BEGINNING TO SET UP FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIE- BUT CAROLINE PULLS DARYL INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE!
ONE!
TWO-
James Peters: DARYL KICKS OUT, BUT CAROLINE JUMPS UP AND CONNECTS WITH A SPLASH! Little Monster connects, BUT CAROLINE DOESN’T HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO FOR A COVER AS METHUSELAH HITS HER WITH A BIG BOOT! Caroline drops down to the mat, and now Methuselah grabs Daryl before tagging Michael Machina back into the match!
Persephone: Another tag? Really?
Rich Russillo: Methuselah sends Daryl into the ropes, BEFORE HE AND MACHINA DROP HIM WITH A DOUBLE LARIAT! MICHAEL MACHINA NOW SHOVING DARYL INTO THE CORNER BEFORE BEGINNING TO REPEATEDLY STOMP AWAY AT HIM, THESE TWO ARE TRYING TO DESTROY DARYL, KNOWING THAT REMOVING THE BRITISH INVASION FROM THIS MATCH DRASTICALLY IMPROVES THEIR CHANCES! Machina now tagging Methuselah back into this, and this time around I think what they have planned isn’t good! Methuselah gets in the ring and holds onto Daryl, AND NOW MACHINA RUNS THE ROPES! MONEY SHOT FOR A SECOND TIME!
James Peters: NO! DARYL WAS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF METHUSELAH’S GRASP AND DROP DOWN TO THE MAT, CAUSING MACHINA TO DROP METHUSELAH WITH THE MONEY SHOT INSTEAD! MACHINA DIDN’T EXPECT THAT AND QUICKLY TURNS TO MAKE UP FOR IT BY GOING AFTER KINKADE- BUT DARYL WAS PREPARED! HE PULLS MACHINA INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE WITH A REVERSE STO, AND NOW MACHINA ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AS METHUSELAH IS ONCE AGAIN THE LEGAL COMPETITOR! DARYL HAS CERTAINLY TURNED THIS ONE AROUND!
Persephone: Sure, but does it really matter unless he actually finishes the match!?
Rich Russillo: That’s a fair point, but it looks like Daryl is about to do that right now! DARYL QUICKLY RETURNS TO HIS FEET BEFORE DRAGGING METHUSELAH UP, AND REMEMBER, METHUSELAH WAS JUST HIT BY MACHINA’S MONEY SHOT A MOMENT AGO! HE’S CLEARLY OUT OF IT, AND NOW DARYL LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS! HE LIFTS METHUSELAH UP, BEFORE PLANTING HIM WITH A BEAUTIFUL LIE!!! A BEAUTIFUL LIE CONNECTS ON METHUSELAH, AND THIS ONE MIGHT JUST BE O- HEY WAIT! WAIT A SECOND!
James Peters: CAROLINE IS BACK, AND SHE GRABS DARYL BEFORE SENDING HIM THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING! CAROLINE IS ABOUT TO STEAL THIS AS SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
TH-
Rich Russillo: NO! DARYL IS JUST FAST ENOUGH TO PULL CAROLINE OUT OF THE RING, KEEPING THIS ONE ALIVE! CAROLINE IS ABLE TO HIT DARYL WITH A FOREARM, BUT DARYL RESPONDS WITH ONE IN RETURN! CAROLINE NOW WITH A FOREARM TO DARYL! ANOTHER ONE BY KINKADE NOW! THESE TWO ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH THEIR STRIKES, UNTIL FINALLY CAROLINE IS ABLE TO GRAB DARYL’S FACE AND SLAM IT ONTO THE RING APRON! Daryl stumbles back, and now Caroline looks to capitalize-
James Peters: But there’s a back elbow by Daryl! Daryl remains in this as these two continue to brawl at ringside, and- HEY, WAIT A SECOND!!!!! HALSEY NEEL RUSHES OVER, AND SHE BEGINS TO ATTACK CAROLINE AS WELL!!!! HALSEY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE FIGHT SPILLING TO RINGSIDE AS THESE TWO BEGIN TO BEAT CAROLINE DOWN, AND NOW THIS FORCES DIAMOND DIXON TO RUSH OVER TO THE AREA! DIAMOND BEGINS TO ATTACK DARYL KINKADE, AS WE HAVE A BRAWL BETWEEN FOUR OF THE COMPETITORS IN THE MATCH RIGHT NOW! THINGS HAVE DEFINITELY GOTTEN OUT OF CONTROL!
Rich Russillo: MICHAEL MACHINA ENTERS THE BRAWL, CATCHING DIAMOND OFF GUARD WITH A FOREARM BEFORE HITTING DARYL WITH AN UPPERCUT! EVERYONE IN THIS MATCH IS FIGHTING WITH THE EXCEPTION OF METHUSELAH, WHO SLOWLY GETS BACK TO HIS FEET AND REALIZES WHAT’S GOING ON! METHUSELAH RETURNS TO HIS FEET AND BEGINS RUNNING THE ROPES! OH MY GOD!!!! VINTAGE DEDEDE!!!!! METHUSELAH JUST DOVE OVER THE TOP ROPE, LANDING ON EVERYONE IN THIS MATCH AND TAKING EVERYONE OUT!!!! EVERY SINGLE ELITIST IN THIS MATCH IS DOWN! WHAT A MATCH THIS HAS BEEN AS THIS IS ALL FOR A SHOT AT FACING THE JADED HEARTS!!!!
Persephone: So… Can the ref call the match off?
James Peters: Remember, there’s no disqualifications in a triple threat. The Jaded Hearts are watching this all play out, as is Harper Lee and Tyrone Montgomery. Right now they are watching an incredible match, and I honestly couldn’t tell you who I think will win. Methuselah slowly pulls himself back up before throwing Caroline into the ring, and I think he’s going to take advantage of the fact that she was the first to suffer from all that chaos! At this rate, we may find out our winner of this tournament very soon!
Rich Russillo: Methuselah slides into the ring before pulling himself into the corner of the ring, and he waits as Caroline slowly begins pushing herself up! Caroline finally makes it back to her feet before turning to Methuselah, AND NOW METHUSELAH CHARGES IN FOR THE SPEAR- NO! CAROLINE AVOIDED IT! CAROLINE AVOIDS THE SPEAR, AND METHUSELAH CRASHES SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! DIAMOND DIXON IS SLOWLY ABLE TO CRAWL HER WAY ONTO THE APRON, AND NOW CAROLINE CRAWLS TO HER CORNER BEFORE FINALLY TAGGING HER BACK IN! DIAMOND IS BACK IN THE MATCH, AND THIS MIGHT JUST TURN THIS MATCH AROUND!
James Peters: DIAMOND ENTERS THE RING- AND AS SOON AS METHUSELAH PULLS HIMSELF OUT OF THE CORNER, DIAMOND PLANTS HIM WITH THE FACELIFT!!!!! FACELIFT CONNECTS ON METHUSELAH, AND I BELIEVE THIS MATCH MIGHT JUST BE OVER AS DIAMOND HOOKS THE LEGS!!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
James Peters: DARYL KINKADE IS ABLE TO BREAK IT UP!!!! DARYL BARELY MADE IT, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THIS MATCH FROM ENDING! MICHAEL MACHINA AND HALSEY NEEL ARE SLOWLY MAKING THEIR WAY BACK TO THE APRON, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MATCH ISN’T DONE YET AS IT’S STILL ANYONE’S TO WIN!
Rich Russillo: Diamond slowly gets back up, but she doesn’t do so easily as Daryl hits her with repeated forearms to the head! Diamond is able to fight back with a forearm of her own, BUT DARYL DELIVERS A STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI THAT STUNS DIAMOND! DARYL RETURNS TO HER FEET AS DIAMOND IS STILL BARELY STANDING, AND NOW HE RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE- WAIT, NO! DIAMOND DUCKS UNDER HIS STRIKE BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES HERSELF- BUT NOW BOTH ELITISTS TAKE EACH OTHER DOWN WITH DUAL CLOTHESLINES! BOTH ELITISTS ARE DOWN, BUT DARYL IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HIS CORNER TO TAG HALSEY BACK INTO THE MATCH!
Persephone: Unfortunately Halsey is back in the match, and she quickly gets on top of Diamond, beginning to punch away at her. Methuselah I guess is still down after Diamond’s finisher.
James Peters: Diamond is finally able to push Halsey off of her, BUT AS BOTH ELITISTS GET BACK UP, HALSEY IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A BICYCLE KICK! This causes Diamond to drop down to a knee, meanwhile it looks like Methuselah is beginning to crawl towards his corner! The British Invasion is in control right now, and at this rate the match may come to an end soon if someone doesn’t do something about this!
Rich Russillo: Halsey Neel now running the ropes as Diamond is dazed- BUT DIAMOND IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A BIG BOOT OF HER OWN! BOTH WOMEN DROP TO THE MAT, AND NOW IS DIAMOND’S CHANCE TO MAKE THE TAG! EVERYONE IN THIS MATCH HAS BEEN WORN OUT, AND AT THIS STAGE I THINK IT’LL ONLY TAKE ONE MORE MAJOR MOVE TO GET THE JOB DONE! THESE ELITISTS HAVE BEEN SURVIVING THANKS TO THESE TRIPLE THREAT RULES, BUT I’M NOT SO SURE HOW LONG THAT’LL BE ABLE TO LAST!
Persephone: It already lasted too long if you ask me. How are we still here after everything that’s happened?
James Peters: Well, it looks like things might just change very soon! Diamond Dixon is crawling over to Caroline, and I’m sure once the tag is made Caroline won’t waste any time looking to end the match! Diamond is about to make it to the corner, AND SHE REACHES OUT FOR THE TAG-
(Suddenly, all of the lights in the arena shut off. This causes a loud reaction to come from the fans, who are confused by everything that’s going on.)
Persephone: Not again. I feel like every week we have an issue with the lights. Does Voltage have some sort of financial problem?
James Peters: I don’t think this has anything to do with that, Persephone. Something bad is happening right now, and we have no idea what it is!
Rich Russillo: I can’t see anything! What’s going on!? Can someone turn the lights back on!?
(After some time, the lights turn on in the arena. The sight seen once the lights are back causes the fans to grow even louder, shocked by the sight they are shown.)
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE IS HERE, AND HE’S GRABBING CAROLINE BY THE THROAT!!!!
Rich Russillo: TRIUMPH OF TRUTH ONTO THE RAMP!!!!! SOLOMON STANE JUST CHOKESLAMMED CAROLINE ONTO THE RAMP, AND HE JUST REMOVED CAROLINE FROM THIS MATCH! WE KNEW SOLOMON STANE WANTED TO TAKE CAROLINE OUT FOR GOOD, BUT I DIDN’T THINK WE’D BE SEEING HIM TONIGHT!
James Peters: YEAH, BUT AFTER WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK I DON’T THINK WE SHOULD BE SURPRISED! SOLOMON BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY ELBOW THE HEAD OF CAROLINE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL BLOOD BEGINS TO FINALLY SPILL OUT FROM HER FOREHEAD!
Rich Russillo: Diamond is leaning against the middle rope, and she can’t believe what’s going on right now! She’s too fatigued to try and stop this, and even then, I think it would be too little too late! Caroline has been removed from this match, and now she’s on her own against Methuselah, Michael Machina and the British Invasi- WHAT THE HELL???
Persephone: So much for that last part. :mjlol:
James Peters: HALSEY NEEL WAS JUST DRAGGED OUT OF THE RING BY LIMMY MONAGHAN AND CAMERON ELLA AVA JUST AS SHE WAS GETTING BACK UP, AND… LOOK OVER THERE! XANDER PAYNE IS ATTACKING DARYL KINKADE AT RINGSIDE!!!! THE BRITISH INVASION’S WICKED GAMES OPPONENTS ARE HERE NOW TOO, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE BRITISH INVASION IS BEING TAKEN OUT OF THIS ONE AS THE BRITISH INVASION ARE ON THE LOSING END OF THE NUMBERS GAME FOR ONCE!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANE IS STILL BEATING THE HELL OUT OF CAROLINE, AND BY NOW HER ENTIRE FACE IS COVERED IN BLOOD!!! SOMEONE NEEDS TO GET OUT UT HERE AND FIX THIS, THIS IS TOO MUCH! MEANWHILE, LIMMY AND CAMERON JUST THREW HALSEY NEEL INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!!! WE’RE SEEING TWO DIFFERENT BEATDOWNS HERE AS THIS MATCH HAS FALLEN INTO FAR MORE CHAOS THAN WE’VE SEEN ALL NIGHT!
James Peters: XANDER PAYNE SENDS DARYL KINKADE INTO THE BARRICADE AS DARYL FALLS INTO A SEATED POSITION, AND NOW XANDER RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A CANNONBALL!!! XANDER GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND HE JUST CONTINUES STOMPING AWAY AT DARYL KINKADE!!!! WE SHOULD’VE KNOWN THAT THESE THREE WOULD WANT TO STRIKE BACK AFTER EVERYTHING THE BRITISH INVASION HAS DONE, BUT I DIDN’T THINK IT WOULD HAPPEN SO SOON! THEY’RE HERE THOUGH, AND THEY ARE MAKING SURE THE BRITISH INVASION IS NO LONGER A FACTOR IN THIS ONE!
Rich Russillo: Meanwhile, Diamond Dixon is finally beginning to stir and slowly pull herself to her feet, forced to just watch all the carnage that this match has broken out into! Three different participants in this match have all been taken out, and I can’t say it happened in normal fashion, either! There are no disqualifications in this kind of match, and thanks to that Solomon Stane, Xander Payne, Limmy Monaghan and Cameron Ella Ava were all able to make an appearance! Diamond is back to her feet, and I think right now all she can do is make the most of this situation and try to-
(*CRACK!*)
Persephone: :mjlol: How much worse can this get?
James Peters: OH COME ON! JUST AS DIAMOND WAS ABOUT TO TURN HER ATTENTION BACK TO THE MATCH, HARPER LEE GOT ON THE APRON AND HIT HER IN THE HEAD WITH A STEEL CHAIR!!! TYRONE MONTGOMERY RUSHES OVER TO THE AREA, BUT HARPER JUMPS OFF OF THE APRON AND BEGINS TO BACK AWAY WITH A GRIN ON HER FACE! I GUESS IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SHE GOT INVOLVED AS WELL, AND SHE JUST TOOK ADVANTAGE OF EVERYTHING THAT WAS ALREADY GOING ON AT RINGSIDE!
Rich Russillo: DIAMOND WAS JUST DROPPED BY THAT STEEL CHAIR SHOT, BUT AS SHE SLOWLY BEGINS TO STUMBLE BACK TO HER FEET, I DON’T EVEN THINK SHE REALIZES THE POSITION THAT SHE’S IN! DIAMOND GETS BACK TO HER FEET-
James Peters: BULLET FROM HELL!!!!
Rich Russillo: AND THERE IT IS!!! METHUSELAH TAGGED MICHAEL MACHINA BACK IN DURING ALL THAT, AND NOW HE JUST CUT DIAMOND DIXON IN HALF WITH THAT SPEAR!!! I CAN’T SAY THIS IS HOW I EXPECTED THE FINALS OF THE TAG TURMOIL TOURNAMENT TO PLAY OUT, BUT I THINK IT’S SAFE TO SAY THIS MATCH IS OVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS OF THE TAG TEAM TURMOIL TOURNAMENT… METHUSELAH AND MICHAEL MACHINA!!!!!!
(‘Apostle’s Warning begins to play once more as Michael Machina rolls off of Diamond Dixon, and Methuselah slowly enters the ring. Throughout all this, security guards have rushed down the ramp, and have begun to separate everyone involved in that chaotic brawl. Solomon Stane, Xander Payne, Limmy Monaghan, Cameron Ella Ava and Harper Lee are all slowly removed from the area, while Caroline is tended to thanks to the blood covering her face.)
James Peters: WE HAVE OUR WINNERS!! MICHAEL MACHINA AND METHUSELAH WILL BE FACING THE JADED HEARTS FOR THE UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Rich Russillo: That was a very chaotic ending to the match, but in the end these two capitalized on the situation perfectly!
Persephone: Is that really impressive? They were the only people that didn’t get attacked.
James Peters: After a match like this, I’d say it’s very impressive. Congratulations to Michael Machina and Methuselah!
(The Jaded Hearts enter the ring, standing face to face with Michael Machina and Methuselah. Kassidy Heart is standing in front of Methuselah, while Sienna Jade is standing in front of Michael Machina. There’s clear tension in the ring as the two teams stare at each other, though there is a shared smile between Kassidy and Methuselah.)
James Peters: This is the match we’ll be seeing for the Unified Tag Team Championships very soon, and personally I think this-
Rich Russillo: WOAH!!! WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?
James Peters: MICHAEL MACHINA JUST CHARGED AT THE CHAMPIONS AND TOOK THEM BOTH DOWN WITH A SPEAR TO BOTH WOMEN!!!! BULLET FROM HELL TO BOTH MEMBERS OF THE JADED HEARTS!!!!
Persephone: Isn’t Kassidy Methuselah’s wife? I don’t really care, but was that a good idea?
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT METHUSELAH! I DON’T EVEN THINK HE EXPECTED THAT, BUT FROM THE LOOK ON HIS FACE, I DON’T THINK MICHAEL MACHINA REGRETS WHAT HE JUST DID ONE BIT!
James Peters: A HUGE MESSAGE SENT BY MICHAEL MACHINA, AS HE AND METHUSELAH COULD VERY WELL BECOME THE NEW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS SOON!
(Michael Machina returns to his feet, and Methuselah just looks surprised as he looks towards him. Machina however doesn’t take his eyes off of the fallen Jaded Hearts, staring down at them as Voltage begins to fade to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
