John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap is shown of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage, with Candice Blair, Effy McAvoy, Solomon Stane, Ms. Extreme, Methuselah, and Michael Machina all getting victories. The camera then goes to a shot of the ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar as the shot goes around to show pyro erupting and the crowd in attendance tonight going absolutely berserk. Then, it transitions to show the commentary desk where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone standing by.)
Rich Russillo: We are just a WEEK away from our brand-exclusive Marquee Event WICKED GAMES! Welcoming you all tonight to another jam-packed episode of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!!
Persephone: Damn.
James Peters: And we have one hell of a show for you tonight! Chiyo Gedo and Michael Scott Connor face Daryl Kinkade and Halsey Neel! Effy McAvoy faces Adam Lucas! And in the main event, Limmy Monaghan and Xander Payne face Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko! Let’s get right into it!
(Voltage fades towards the stage, as ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney hits. The fans in attendance begin to loudly cheer, and before long Captain Charisma begins to walk out to the stage with a smile on his face. The Commissioner of Voltage is holding a microphone in his hand, and after he takes a moment to take in the positive reception from the fans, he begins to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: Captain Charisma is making his way to the ring, and with us only a week away from Wicked Games, I’m definitely interested in hearing what he has to say!
Rich Russillo: As am I. This has been a very busy month for the Voltage roster, and I don’t know how you could not be excited for Wicked Games knowing what’s to come! Whatever Captain Charisma has to say tonight is bound to be good.
Persephone: Don’t speak for everyone. I’m not excited for Wicked Games at all. I can’t be excited for any Voltage show when I know Luis won’t be there.
(Captain Charisma makes his way down to ringside, and he walks up the steel steps before entering the ring. Captain Charisma’s entrance music begins to fade out, and soon after this he begins to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage! I’m glad to see you all tonight in our final show before Wicked Games, as that will be the final Voltage exclusive Marquee Live Event of 2024! I’ve heard and seen all of the excitement for this event, and one thing I want to do above all else is make sure that this show delivers. There’s already many exciting matches on this show, from Championship matches such as the upcoming match between Jake Smith and Adam Lucas to matches that exist solely to settle things between Elitists who just want to tear each other apart. Voltage is once again looking to deliver at Wicked Games, but before we get there I have an announcement for you all. To keep things simple, I’m here right now because I will be adding one more match to the Wicked Games card!
(This announcement causes the fans in attendance to begin cheering loudly. Once they begin to quiet down, Captain Charisma continues.)
Captain Charisma: Things have been getting heated here on Voltage over the last few weeks between four of our Elitists. Akari Kiyoko, Damien Kutcher, Chiyo Gedo and Michael S. Conner. Akari had made an enemy out of both Chiyo and Michael in recent times, while Damien Kutcher would become his ally. After everything that’s happened I can tell that these four Elitists want the chance to get their hands on each other and settle the issues that have been stirring between them for the past month, which is why at Wicked Games we will be seeing a tag team match! Next week, Akari Kiyoko and Damien Kutcher will face Chiyo Gedo and Michael S. Connor!
(The fans begin to cheer for this announcement, but soon after, ‘Catch Me If You Can’ by runblebee hits. This causes loud boos to come from the crowd, as Akari Kiyoko and Damien Kutcher slowly begin to walk out together. Both men are holding microphones in their hands, and Akari has a smirk on his face as he stares towards Captain Charisma. Together, the two men begin to make their way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: It looks like we’ll be hearing from Akari and Damien tonight following that huge announcement that they’ll be taking on Chiyo Gedo and Michael S. Connor at Wicked Games!
Persephone: Why are they here exactly? I don’t think Captain Charisma asked for them to come out. Nobody did.
(Akari and Damien enter the ring, and as Akari’s entrance music begins to fade out, he begins to speak.)
Akari Kiyoko: Trust me, I have no problem with this match. I’ll gladly take care of Chiyo Gedo and Michael S. Connor at Wicked Games, but Captain Charisma, do you have any idea what you’ve done to those two? I knew that Michael S. Connor made the wrong decision to get in the way when he did, but now that belief will be proven right in more ways than one. You set both him and Chiyo Gedo up for failure at the highest level, because Damien and I have something in common right now and it’s the fact that we know we’re capable of more. We know we’re better than this. We know we’re above a match like this, and reducing ourselves to their level on a stage like Wicked Games serves no purpose but reminding them that they don’t even belong in the same ring as us. If this is the match you want to happen at Wicked Games, don’t be surprised by what happens to Chiyo Gedo and Michael S. Connor, because it’ll be far worse than what happened last week.
(The fans begin to boo, but Damien Kutcher begins to speak up.)
Damien Kutcher: He’s right, and y’all not gonna want to hear it now but when this ends we’ll be the ones standing tall. Chiyo could’ve backed off last week. Instead he chose to get himself hurt, and Michael joined him. That was on them, now at Wicked Games things are about to get a whole lot worse for them. We’re not about to keep walking into these events to lose match after match when we’ve both proven that we’re better than that. We both had hot starts to our careers and with the path we were on we should’ve been on the road to great things. Something clearly went wrong over the last few months, but that’s about to change at Wicked Games. Michael and Chiyo don’t stand a chance next week. If they knew any better they wouldn’t bother showing up at all, but after what happened last week we already know how this is gonna end. At Wicked Games they’re gonna-
(Before Damien could finish speaking, ‘Red Criminal’ by Oral Cigarettes hits. This causes a more positive reaction to come from the crowd as both Damien and Akari turn towards the stage. Before long, both Chiyo Gedo and Michael S. Connor begin walking out to the stage. Neither man is amused as they stare at their Wicked Games opponents, and they can be seen holding microphones in their hands as they begin making their way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: Michael S. Connor and Chiyo Gedo are on their way down the ramp, and I think it’s obvious they’re not happy after everything that’s happened.
Rich Russillo: I agree, but now they at least have the opportunity to get some payback at Wicked Games.
Persephone: This is possibly the worst case scenario. Not only do I have to watch a match between four terrible wrestlers next week, but now they’re out here to waste my time.
(Chiyo Gedo and Michael S. Connor enter the ring, and Damien Kutcher begins to speak.)
Damien Kutcher: I wasn’t finished. Why are you-
Chiyo Gedo: You’ve said enough. We get it. You two have wanted to turn things around for yourselves. You wanted to fix this season rather than allowing it to go to waste. The problem is that you for some reason thought you could use us as a stepping stone and make an example out of us. This started when you attacked me, Akari. You went out of your way to lay me out for reasons I still don’t understand, and you really believe that you’re going to get away with that? This match being made for Wicked Games is the worst thing that could’ve happened for you, because now you have to get what’s coming to you. You’re going to get what you deserve, and that’s not a victory. You’re going to pay for everything that’s happened over the last few weeks. You’re going to be torn apart, and when Wicked Games ends both of you will have realized that none of this was actually worth it.
(The fans begin to cheer, and Michael S. Connor begins to speak.)
Michael S. Connor: I wasn’t there the first time Akari put his hands on Chiyo, but I wasn’t going to sit back and allow this continue for the following weeks. You two got the upper hand last time we crossed paths, and I can admit that. However, these attacks will come with a price, and it’ll be paid at Wicked Games when you can’t surprise us anymore. You’ll have to face us head on, and when that happens you won’t come out on top. See, things haven’t been going any easier for us as they have for the two of you. I’m sure Chiyo would agree that turning this season around is something we still need to do ourselves, but this isn’t the way. We don’t need to do what you’re doing. We don’t need to go out of our way to make enemies the way you have, because we’re better than that. Damien may already have a history with this kind of thing, but Akari, I at least thought you were better than that. It turns out I was wrong.
Akari Kiyoko: You two have a lot more to be worried about right now than whether or not we’re doing what you believe is right. Michael, you didn’t even need to get involved in this. This was between us and Chiyo Gedo. This had nothing to do with you, yet you felt like you had to get involved.
Michael S. Connor: I wasn’t going to stand by while you two outnumbered him.
Damien Kutcher: You should’ve. Now you’re gonna be right next to him when we take both of you down at Wicked Games.
(Hearing this causes the fans to begin booing, but Chiyo Gedo quickly begins to respond.)
Chiyo Gedo: That’s not how this is going to end. I’ve had to put up with Akari for weeks, and Damien you’ve made the mistake of joining forces with him rather than staying out of our business. You criticize Michael S. Connor’s decision to get involved even after Akari had already attacked him prior to their match, but you have no reason to be here. You have no reason to listen to a word Akari says, yet here you are anyway. Do you really believe this will end well for you?
Damien Kutcher: Of course I do. Why wouldn’t I? I should’ve been on my way to the top by now, and Akari knows it. We’ve been holding ourselves back, but we’re done with that now. You just happened to be in the way, and I have no problem making sure that changes real quick before I move onto bigger and better things.
Chiyo Gedo: Right, and what will you do once the two of you lose?
Akari Kiyoko: We won’t.
Michael S. Connor: What makes you so sure of that? At Wicked Games, you can’t attack us from behind. We’ll be on equal footing, and-
Akari Kiyoko: That’s not true. We’ll have to face you head on, but that doesn’t mean we’re on equal footing. You two aren’t the competitors we are. You don’t have the potential to reach the heights that we can. You’ve been here long enough to understand that Michael, and it’s only a matter of time before Chiyo Gedo realizes he’s hit his ceiling as well. You can’t beat us regardless of what the circumstances are, which is why this match being made is the worst thing that could’ve happened to the two of you.
Michael S. Connor: We’ll see about that next week.
Chiyo Gedo: Just don’t be surprised when this doesn’t end how you thought it would.
(The fans cheer, and the two teams remain in the ring, staring directly at each other as Captain Charisma begins to make his way out of the ring.)
James Peters: This is definitely going to be a heated match at Wicked Games, and I’m looking forward to seeing which duo will actually come out on top. The recent alliance between Akari Kiyoko or Damien Kutcher, or Chiyo Gedo and Michael S. Connor who are still looking for payback.
Rich Russillo: These two teams clearly want to get their hands on each other, but they’ll fortunately have all the time in the world to do so just one week from now!
Persephone: Fortunately? This sucks.
(The staredown continues between the two teams who will be facing each other at Wicked Games. There’s thick tension inside of the ring after everything that’s happened over the last few weeks, and the fans are loud as they show their excitement for this match. With this staredown, Voltage begins to fade from ringside.)
(The camera cuts backstage to Diamond Dixon opening various doors, looking for someone, presumably Harper Lee. After checking the last door, Diamond groans in annoyance before storming to the ring as the camera follows her. “Okay” by JT hits to a massive ovation from fans in Doha, Qatar. Diamond skips the theatrics, and opts for marching straight towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… THE CROWN JEWEL… DIAMOND DIXON!
James Peters: Well, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out Diamond Dixon is in a MOOD this week. Prior, we saw her searching for someone backstage. Any guesses?
Persephone: Gee, probably the woman who cost her last week, moron.
James Peters: I was… being sarcastic. :kyrie:
Persephone: Whatever.
Rich Russillo: James is right. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why Diamond Dixon’s upset this week, nor who she was searching for backstage. None other than the woman who cost her an opportunity last week, Harper Lee.
James Peters: I don’t get it. Already, Lee is upset about having to face Dixon at Wicked Games, but… she decides to go, and poke the bear? I have to question her thought process.
Persephone: You’ve been around for how long now? Everybody knows that she’s annoying. It’s kind’ve her thing. Being absolutely insufferable.
James Peters: Well, I wouldn’t go as far to say all that…
Persephone: But it’s the truth isn’t it.
James Peters: I mean…
Rich Russillo: Look, at risk of digging yourself into a hole, I’ll steer this conversation back over to Diamond, who has something on her mind. Can’t wait to find out what that is.
(Diamond Dixon enters the ring, and storms to the other side of it, demanding a microphone, which she soon snatches away from a stagehand ringside. Diamond paces back and forth in the center of the ring, tapping the microphone repeatedly until it has noise to it. The few hits reverb throughout the arena as “Okay” by JT dies down before Diamond Dixon speaks into the microphone, clearly fired up.)
Diamond Dixon: Last week, Harper Lee called me out here herself, giving me an “opportunity,” an opportunity to walk away from our match at Wicked Games, and call the whole thing off, but she should’ve known better than that. She should’ve known that I’m Diamond Dixon, and I fear no man or woman. Really, it’s the opposite. Really, it’s these other bitches that fear me, because I’m constantly having to jump through hoops, so I can get… a match around here. Meanwhile, I’m issuing challenges out to members of the Voltage, Showdown, and Dynasty roster, hoping that SOMEONE would accept it. Because I’m not going to sit around, and WASTE the momentum I have. No, I’m going to carry it into Wicked Games, and then carry it over into Road to Redemption right after that.
Diamond Dixon: Eventually, people will come to understand that there are no lies being told from either my side or Tyrone’s, because it’s true. Diamond Dixon is a generational talent. I am the future of Elite Answers Wrestling. In a short time, I have defeated former Champions in Bea Valentine, in Holly Arrow, and in Aria Lestrade, but at Wicked Games… at Wicked Games, I add one more name to that list. Harper Lee.
(Diamond Dixon stares intensely into the camera, almost talking to Lee directly. The crowd starts to rally behind Dixon, wanting to see her lay a beatdown at Wicked Games. Diamond Dixon breaks from her spell, and glances around the arena, taking notice of the fan support before she continues going.)
Diamond Dixon: Earlier, I mentioned you offering me an opportunity last week, so I thought… why not do the same? Why not return the favor, and give YOU an opportunity? Though, Harper… it’s an opportunity to come down to this ring, and get your ass kicked!
(The crowd pops, excited at the prospect of a fight tonight between both women, and Diamond Dixon turns toward the stage, expecting ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics to hit at any moment, but…)
Persephone: Well… where the fuck is she?
James Peters: Everyone appears to be asking that same question, Persephone. Where is Harper Lee? Is she even here tonight?
Rich Russillo: I keep waiting for her song to hit at any moment, but… perhaps she isn’t here.
(Diamond Dixon throws her arms up in frustration before walking over to the ropes, shaking her head in annoyance. Diamond leans forward on the ropes, facing directly towards the stage still, and speaks into the microphone.)
Diamond Dixon: Welp, I expected that. I expected that Harper Lee wasn’t woman enough as to come out here, and face me. No, not after last week, because she dug a hole for herself, and knows it. She knows that the second I get my hands on her, it won’t be pretty. But after ducking me like this, it’ll only get worse. That, I promise you. Apparently, Harper is willing to waste everyone’s time for two weeks in a row, but she isn’t willing to take accountabilty for her actions. Her actions, which led to my defeat last week in the main event of Voltage, RIGHT as I was proving that I belong in there with talents such as Michael Machina and Methuselah.
Diamond Dixon: Harper did what Harper does, and screwed everything up. She decided to hop up on the apron, and crack me with a steel chair, ruining my chances of advancing in the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, which… I’ll admit, being Tag Team Champions isn’t exactly on my priorities list, especially with Caroline, who I’m not friends with at all. But I’d have to be stupid as to pass up such an opportunity, and I hate to keep overusing this word… but last week, I had an opportunity to advance. I could’ve advanced to the FINALS of the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, and screw facing The Jaded Hearts for those Tag Team Championships. I would’ve DEFEATED them for the Tag Team Championship.
(Diamond Dixon steps away from the ropes, and turns back toward the hardcam.)
Diamond Dixon: But I guess we’ll never know. I guess that I’ll be stuck wondering “what if?” What if, to win my first Championship here in Elite Answers Wrestling, I dethroned two EAW Hall of Famers… what if? Harper Lee is why that question even exists. She cost me, and it was done out of pure spite. It’s annoying. It’s annoying that I didn’t lose from a lack of preparation or skill, I lost because some bitch ringside decided to take advantage of the chaos. Congratulations, Harper. You got me. You deserve a big round of applause.
(Diamond starts to give a sarcastic applause for Harper Lee’s actions last week, and encourages the audience to join in as well on the fun.)
Diamond Dixon: Cmon, guys. Give Harper her credit. That was smart, taking advantage in the way she did… or was it? Was it smart of Harper to poke the bear last week? …no. No, because while it may have seemed like a good idea last week, it wasn’t. Let’s not forget that this is the same woman, who was desperately trying to bargain me out of facing her at Wicked Games, because she had “better things to do.” The classic excuse of someone who knows they’re about to get their ass kicked, and at Wicked Games… Harper, you are GOING to get your ass kicked. That was already a given, but as I mentioned earlier, it’s going to be ten times worse now. For you, not for me.
Diamond Dixon: Because for me, I’m going to enjoy every minute of kicking your ass throughout the Johannesburg Stadium. I’m going to take my time, I’m going to make sure that everyone in South Africa gets their money’s worth. But most of all, I’m going to make sure that Harper Lee regrets her actions. I don’t just mean that she’ll regret hitting me with a chair last week, I mean that she’ll regret ever stepping foot back on Voltage soil to begin with. She will regret ever accepting my challenge, and who knows? After I’m done with her at Wicked Games, Kennedy Street may have to start looking for substitutes, because there is no guarantee that Harper Lee makes it to Last Stand. But if by some miracle she does, then she’ll have been humbled, broken, and humiliated by yours truly.
(Diamond Dixon tosses the mic aside, and gives one last glare into the camera before exiting the ring as the crowd cheers. “Okay” by JT starts playing, and Diamond Dixon backpedals up the ramp, trash talking ahead of her big match.)
James Peters: Harper Lee, I do not envy you. I do not envy you one bit.
Rich Russillo: At Wicked Games, she is sharing the ring with an angry Diamond Dixon on top of a motivated one. This woman is determined to climb her way up the ladder, and will she do it at the expense of Lee?
James Peters: Tune it at Wicked Games to find out.
(Diamond Dixon turns around, and starts heading up the ramp, high fiving a few fans along the way as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Wicked Games, where Diamond Dixon faces Harper Lee.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, as ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura begins to play. The fans in attendance begin to loudly boo, and the camera pans towards the stage as all three members of the British Invasion begin to walk out. As Daryl, Halsey and Pandora walk out, none of them look amused with everything that’s happened over the last few weeks. They are all holding microphones in their hands, and they begin walking down the ramp.)
Persephone: I’m confused. Aren’t they about to wrestle? Why do they have microphones?
James Peters: It looks like they have something to say ahead of their Wicked Games match against Xander Payne, Limmy Monaghan and Cameron Ella Ava.
Persephone: Oh. That’s a shame
Rich Russillo: None of them are happy, and understandably so. Not only did Xander take Pandora out of action, but the British Invasion were cost the Tag Team Turmoil tournament.
(The three members of the British Invasion make their way up the steel steps and into the ring. The fans continue to boo, and eventually the British Invasion’s entrance music begins to fade out. After this, Daryl begins to speak.)
Daryl Kinkade: Xander Payne, Limmy Monaghan and Cameron Ella Ava have no idea what they’re getting themselves into. They think that they can just get away with costing me the Hardcore Championship. They think they can get away with attacking Pandora. They think they can get away with ruining yet another opportunity to become the Unified Tag Team Champions. Those three have refused to leave us alone. They’re doing everything in their power to ruin this season for us, and Wicked Games is still a week away. They’re trying as hard as they can to make sure this is hell for us, but when this ends it won’t be them standing tall. Those three are going to face the consequences for their actions. Everything they’ve done for the past month is going to backfire on them, because heading into Wicked Games they won’t be facing a broken down version of the British Invasion. We’re ready for Wicked Games. ALL of us are ready.
(The fans immediately begin to boo, and a smirk appears on the face of Pandora Paisley, who begins to speak.)
Pandora Paisley: That’s right. Xander took me out of action with his attack, and while that unfortunately caused me to miss out on the tournament finals, I won’t be missing Wicked Games. Xander Payne has a lot to answer for, and soon enough Limmy and Cameron will regret choosing to help him out. Those two don’t even like Xander, yet they chose to get themselves involved in this mess just for the sake of getting to us. They must not have listened to what we’ve been saying throughout this season, but if they need a reminder I’ll gladly give it to them. The British Invasion are the biggest threats on this brand. This isn’t the kind of match those three need to have, especially when Xander Payne just returned, Limmy Monaghan is still seeking a major victory and Cameron Ella Ava is upset with how her last marquee match played out.
Halsey Neel: This is the worst match they could’ve gotten themselves into, and now they-
(Halsey would be cut off before she could finish her sentence, as ‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill hits. The three members of the British Invasion turn towards the stage, and none of them are happy as Xander Payne, Cameron Ella Ava and Limmy Monaghan begin making their way out to the stage. The three Elitists are also carrying microphones, and they waste no time beginning to make their way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: And their Wicked Games opponents are now here! Xander, Cameron and Limmy seem to have something to say themselves, which I can’t say is much of a surprise given everything that’s happened.
Rich Russillo: This has definitely become a very personal match, so I understand why they still have something to get off their chest.
Persephone: Oh great. This is getting even more annoying.
(The three Elitists begin to make their way into the ring, and Xander Payne quickly begins to speak.)
Xander Payne: Let me guess, Halsey. You were going to say that we’d regret getting in your way? You three have already said this more than enough times now, but if regret was something that ever even had a chance of crossing my mind, I wouldn’t be standing here right now. I told you what I’m fighting for. You know very well what this is about, and I thought that taking Pandora out of action and removing the two of you from that tournament would’ve been enough for you to understand how serious I am about this, but it looks like you’re even more delusional than I thought. Trust me, I’m not the one that doesn’t know what I’m getting myself into. After everything that’s happened, the only people who seem unprepared to me are the three members of the British Invasion.
(The fans begin to cheer after hearing this from Xander, but Halsey quickly begins to speak up.)
Halsey Neel: Xander, none of this will be repeated at Wicked Games. You attacked Daryl when he was in the middle of a match. You attacked Pandora while she was being checked by the trainer. The three of you attacked us while we had the tournament to worry about, and we were outnumbered. None of this will be repeated at Wicked Games when the British Invasion is united and at our very best. In fact, this is going to be a terrible night for the three of you, because you went out of your way to piss us off and make sure we walked into this match ready to do whatever it takes to put you down. Xander, it’s bad enough that you returned just for the sake of facing us and ruining opportunities that belonged to us. You shouldn’t have dragged Cameron and Limmy into this with you, because this won’t end well for them
Cameron Ella Ava: Do you really think I’d let Xander of all people drag me into anything? I chose to help him, and you should already know why. To me, this isn’t about what the three of you did to Xander or his family. I understand why he did what he did, but I’m here for another reason entirely. I had my issues with the three of you before Xander even thought of returning, and when things played out the way they did at Territorial Invasion there was no way I could feel content with it. After all, you’re still talking. To be honest, I’m glad that Pandora will be able to make it to Wicked Games. The better off the three of you are heading into this match the better it’ll be for us, because when this ends and you lose there will be no excuses for you to make. You won’t be able to run back to Voltage crying about us. You won’t be able to demand a rematch. This is going to end decisively. You’re going to lose at Wicked Games, and that’ll be the end of it.
Limmy Monaghan: I don’t expect the three of you to listen now, but I don’t think you should be surprised when things play out exactly how we promised. You can complain about all of these attacks, but isn’t this how you’ve always operated? This is what you’re known for. You three attack people every single time you get the chance. You utilize your numbers advantage whenever you can, even doing it against Cameron at Territorial Invasion. Everything we’ve done over the past month has already been done by the three of you. The difference is, when this ends we won’t be staring at the lights. This is the kind of fight you wanted. You asked for it before Territorial Invasion when you attacked us. You asked for it when you went after Xander’s family. You did all of this to yourself, so why bother complaining now that you’re finally given a small taste of what you deserve? There’s no point, especially when you consider that things will be far worse for you at Wicked Games.
(Loud cheers come from the crowd, but the British Invasion are not impressed by what’s been said by their Wicked Games opponents. After a moment, Pandora begins to speak.)
Pandora Paisley: It’s frustrating knowing that I missed last week’s events, but I’m going to enjoy shutting you all up next week. I’m not sure why you three are so confident that you’ll win at Wicked Games. Have you forgotten that we’re the real team here? We’ve been in matches like this before. We know how to work together. This is nothing new to us, meanwhile Cameron wants nothing to do with Xander. Even in the best case scenario, there’s no chance that you walk out of this match with the win. This is what we mean when we say you don’t know what you’re getting into. You-
Xander Payne: No, we know exactly what we’re getting into. That’s why we’re here. I don’t care if Cameron hates me, or if Limmy doesn’t want to be here, or whatever else you may be trying to hold against us. What matters is whether or not I have the chance to take you down, and I have that. Anything else doesn’t matter to me.
Halsey Neel: Right, and you really think that attitude will get you a win next week?
Xander Payne: This is about a lot more than winning and losing, Halsey. You messed with my kids. You brought my family into this. I don’t care what disadvantages exist for our team. All I need to do is make sure you suffer the consequences, and that’s exactly what you’ve been doing week after week.
Daryl Kinkade: That’s not going to last much longer. You got lucky, that’s all that happened. Next week you’ll be fighting us at our best, and you don’t stand a chance, bruv. I don’t believe it matters why you’re doing this. So what if we messed with your family? Nobody told them anything that wasn’t true. Don’t you want people to be honest to your kids rather than lying to their faces? You have no place here on Voltage, and coming back just to cost me the Hardcore Championship will go down as one of the worst mistakes of your entire career.
Cameron Ella Ava: And why’s that? I’m not losing this Championship to any member of the British Invasion. The last thing any of you need is to have a title around your waist. I already told Xander everything he needed to hear, but his actions don’t change the fact that you’re not the kind of Elitist that should be holding this Championship.
Halsey Neel: That’s strange to hear from you, Cameron. If I’m remembering this correctly, Daryl was choking you out and on the verge of becoming Champion when Xander interfered. Are you really going to ignore that knowing that you’re only holding that Championship because Xander decided to get involved? Have you even thanked Xander for keeping your reign alive?
Cameron Ella Ava: I have nothing to thank him for.
(A smirk appears on the face of Halsey after hearing this from Cameron, but Limmy Monaghan begins to speak once more.)
Limmy Monaghan: Halsey, instead of trying to split our team apart, you should start thinking about whether or not your own team actually has what it takes to stand against ours. Sure, you have team chemistry on your side. You’ve worked together for a long time, so you have experience in these situations. However, you went out of your way to anger three of the very best this brand has to offer. How could you possibly convince yourself that this will end well?
Daryl Kinkade: Limmy, the best Elitists Voltage has to offer are standing right in front of you. This is the British Invasion’s show, and if there’s any problem with that, we will gladly take care of it.
Limmy Monaghan: Right, I’m sure you will.
(There is a staredown in the center of the ring between the six competitors in the trios match at Wickes Games. Tensions are clearly running high as the two teams stare at each other, and the fans are loudly cheering in excitement for this match.)
James Peters: AND HERE WE GO! BOTH TEAMS JUST RAN AT EACH OTHER, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THINGS HAVE BROKEN DOWN INTO A BRAWL! XANDER PAYNE AND DARYL KINKADE ARE GOING AT IT, WHILE LIMMY FIGHTS PANDORA AND CAMERON GOES UP AGAINST HALSEY!
Rich Russillo: XANDER PAYNE TAKES HIMSELF AND DARYL KINKADE THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING, AND THIS BRAWL HAS ALREADY GOTTEN HEATED! I THINK WE ALL KNEW THINGS WOULD REACH THIS POINT, AND I’M STARTING TO THINK THEY EXPECTED IT AS WELL! HALSEY AND CAMERON CONTINUE TO GO BACK AND FORTH INSIDE OF THE RING, MEANWHILE IT LOOKS LIKE LIMMY AND PANDORA HAVE ALSO FOUND THEIR WAY OUT TO RINGSIDE!
James Peters: XANDER BEGINS TO GET THE UPPER HAND AGAINST DARYL- BUT DARYL IS ABLE TO RAKE THE EYES! THERE ARE NO RULES IN A BRAWL, AND THIS BACK AND FORTH CONTINUES AS IT LOOKS LIKE SECURITY GUARDS ARE BEGINNING TO RUSH OUT!
Persephone: Why are they doing that!? I had to listen to them talk for that long and I don’t even get to see them kill each other!?
Rich Russillo: CAMERON SENDS PANDORA INTO THE BARRICADE, AND WE HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT THE BRITISH INVASION HAS A MATCH UP NEXT! PANDORA THROWS SOME PUNCHES AT CAMERON IN RETURN, BUT THE SECURITY GUARDS QUICKLY RUSH OVER AND BREAK THINGS UP, PULLING CAMERON AND XANDER AWAY FROM RINGSIDE AND UP THE RAMP!
James Peters: SOME OF THE SECURITY GUARDS GET IN THE RING AND BEGIN TO BREAK UP THE FIGHT BETWEEN HALSEY AND LIMMY, AND YOU CAN TELL THAT THESE ELITISTS JUST WANT TO TEAR EACH OTHER APART! THEY WILL NEED TO WAIT ONE MORE WEEK TO DO THAT THOUGH, BECAUSE UP NEXT THE BRITISH INVASION WILL BE IN ACTION!
Rich Russillo: This is bound to be a huge match at Wicked Games, and at this point who knows who’ll walk away with the win!? This has definitely become personal for everyone involved, though between the British Invasion and Xander Payne it was personal from the start. The British Invasion is in action up next, but right now I don’t know if they are focused on the upcoming match!
(The fans boo seeing that the fight has been broken up, but Limmy, Xander and Cameron are slowly taken up the ramp, while the remaining security guards make sure the British Invasion doesn’t follow and remains at ringside. The British Invasion doesn’t look happy, but they turn towards each other and begin to share a few words with each other as Voltage fades to a commercial break.)
(Promotional ad for Wicked Games, where the British Invasion faces Xander Payne, Limmy Monaghan and Cameron Ella Ava.)
(“Refuse/Resist” by Sepultra can be heard playing as Voltage returns to ringside. Halsey Neel and Daryl Kinkade are seen inside of the ring following their brawl before the break, while Pandora Paisley stands at ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SET FOR ONE-FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: ALREADY IN THE RING… AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF AROUND 25 STONE…REPRESENTING THE BRITISH INVASION… ACCOMPANIED BY PANDORA PAISLEY… ”THE RIPPER”…HALSEY NEEL…AND “THE KINK OF ELITE”…DARYL KINKADE!
(Halsey and Daryl have focused looks on their faces, and before long “Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers begins to play as Michael S. Connor makes his way out onto the stage. The crowd roars for him and he takes a moment to soak it in. He then nods and heads down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM LONDON, OHIO…WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS…HE IS LIEUTENANT COLONEL MICHAEL S. CONNOR!
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes plays and there is a suddenly a more mixed reaction from the crowd. Chiyo Gedo steps out onto the stage, emotionless. He looks out at the crowd, not giving them any reaction back and then he heads down to join his partner.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS PARTNER…FROM OSAKA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS…HE IS “THE FACELESS TERMINATOR”…CHIYO GEDO!
(Gedo and Michael S. Connor meet inside the ring and nod at one another in acknowledgement. They stare down the two members of the British Invasion, before finally the bell rings.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: And that’s bell, meaning we are diving straight into the tag team action here! It looks like we are going to see Daryl Kinkade and Lt. Colonel Connor start this one off! They meet in the middle of the ring and lock arms! Connor is able to get the advantage here, getting behind Kinkade! AND HE GETS HIM IN THE HAMMERLOCK! Already seizing control of this match, wrenching the arm of his opponent! KINKADE MANAGES TO BREAK FREE BY GETTING CONNOR WITH AN ELBOW TO THE JAW! He then leaps up at his opponent for the step-up enziguri!
Persephone: And he misses the target. Commando there just ducked right under that. And now he’s going to make Kinkade pay with the reverse chinlock. Amazing! What truly dazzling moves!
Rich Russillo: Connor doesn’t have the flashiest moves on Voltage, but they are effective! He’s got one arm now around the chin, pulling back on that head! He’s wearing down his opponent here…but Kinkade is forcing himself back up to his feet! He drives another elbow into Connor, this time right into the ribs! HE THEN SENDS HIM INTO THE ROPES WITH AN IRISH WHIP! OFF THE REBOUND KINKADE GETS HIM WITH THE SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! He then looks for a hold of his own, locking the Colonel tight inside the dragon sleeper!
James Peters: See, this is a brutal hold! All that pressure around the neck, he is choking Connor out! Connor reaches out towards the ropes and can’t seem to get there! Instead, he tries to get back to a fully standing position! BUT KINKADE RESPONDS BY STRIKING HIM RAPIDLY WITH FOREARMS! HE TRANSITIONS THE HOLD INTO A TIGER SUPLEX! Connor lands right on the back of his head! Kinkade immediately dives on top of him for the cover!
ONE!
T-
Persephone: And Soldier Boy gets the shoulder up! Got my hopes up for a second there. Unfortunately, this match isn’t even close to done. Kinkade looks to do something about that though! He picks up his opponent and drags him back to his feet! He hooks the arms and looks for the Liger Bomb!
Rich Russillo: HE GOES TO LIFT CONNOR BUT HE’S SENT UP HIGH WITH A BACK BODY DROP! He hits the mat with a massive thud and Connor descends on him! He picks him from behind and delivers a massive german suplex! He then makes his way over to the corner and makes the first tag of the match!
TAG!
James Peters: AND JUST LIKE THAT…IN COMES CHIYO GEDO! Before that happens, Connor drops Kinkade to the mat and keeps him locked inside that Drop Toe Hold! Gedo rushes over to the ropes AND DELIVERS A LIONSAULT RIGHT ON THE LOWER BACK OF KINKADE! Almost as soon as he makes contact, he rolls his opponent over and into HIS OWN DRAGON SLEEPER! It looks The Viscount of Voltage is suffering some royal pain tonight! Gedo of course, wrapping his legs around his opponent so he can’t get to the ropes! What can Kinkade do to out of this?
Persephone: He could just tap out.
Rich Russillo: He could but he won’t! Instead, he manages to pull Gedo’s legs off of him! HE THEN ROLLS OVER AND GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE! The referee separates the two! Chiyo Gedo gives his opponent a moment to breath before scooping him up for that uranage! BUT KINKADE IS ABLE TO COUNTER WITH AN ARMDRAG! Before Gedo can find his footing…HE’S CUT DOWN BY THE SHINING WIZARD! But he isn’t done yet…HE LOOKS FOR THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS! HSThe
James Peters: That might have been a mistake! GEDO GETS THE KNEES UP AND KINKADE LANDS DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THEM! Gedo springs to his feet here and looks to take advantage! HE CONNECTS WITH THE SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! HE BRIDGES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TW-
Persephone: And Daryl is about is get the shoulder up. This one continues…great. Chiyo Gedo lifts the limey up here and takes hold of the arms! TIGER SUPLEX TIME! OR NOT! Kinkade instead boots him in the stomach AND THEN LAUNCHES HIM INTO THE CORNER! HE NEARLY TAKES GEDO’S ENTIRE HEAD OFF WITH THE EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! And now he looks to tag in his partner!
TAG!
Rich Russillo: Kinkade successfully makes the tag to Halsey Neel! He quickly takes hold of his opponent…AND SPIKES HIM INTO THE CORNER WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX! AND THEN NEEL FOLLOWS UP WITH THE RUNNING KNEE STRIKE! A brutal series of moves that Gedo was just on the receiving end of! Now Neel grabs him by the leg and drags him out of the corner…she then crawls on top of him and starts raining down palm strikes! Gedo is trying to block these hits but Halsey is relentless here! SHE PULLS HIM IN FOR A MASSIVE ELBOW BEFORE GETTING BACK TO HER FEET!
James Peters: Neel pulls out his arm AND STOMPS DOWN ON IT! RAPID-FIRE STOMPS NOW JUST FOCUSED ON THAT LIMB! She finishes it out with the double stomp! A vicious combination that will no doubt have last effects for Gedo during this match! It’s about to get even worse too…NEEL LOCKS IN THE TRIANGLE ARMBAR! LOOK AT THE EXTENSION THERE! That is nasty! It’s gotta feel like she just might tear the arm right of it’s socket!
Persephone: That wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, would it?
Rich Russillo: That would result in a gruesome injury for Chiyo Gedo.
Persephone: Eh, I’m sure he’d be fine. And then we could watch something better!
Rich Russillo: It looks like no one will changing the channel anytime soon! CHIYO GEDO DRAGS HIMSELF TOWARDS THE ROPES AND FORCES THE BREAK! The referee breaks up the competitors here! But the moment he clears out of the way, Halsey Neel is back on the offense here! She brings him back up to his feet AND GETS HIM WITH A MASSIVE KNIFE-EDGE CHOP! It staggers him a little bit but Gedo fires back with one of his own! NEEL DUCKS UNDER IT AND SENDS HIM INTO THE CORNER WITH A HEADBUTT! SHE THEN DELIVERS THE RUNNING BACK ELBOW…THEN THE JUMPING ENZIGURI! Gedo collapses out of the corner and Neel tries for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
James Peters: GEDO ISN’T DONE YET! He manages to get his shoulder up right at the two count! That doesn’t seem to sit too well with Neel…AS SHE DELIVERS A RUNNING KICK STRAIGHT TO HIS RIBS! She then forces him to his feet! Halsey attempts to get him up onto her shoulders here, perhaps thinking about connecting with Blood on the Leaves! BUT GEDO DRIVES AN ELBOW STRAIGHT INTO HER TEMPLE! He slips right off her shoulders and behind her! HERE COMES THE REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER! Neel’s head bounces right off the mat and this might be the chance Gedo needs! HE GOES TO MAKE THE TAG TO THE COLONEL!
Persephone: BUT NEEL MANAGES TO GRAB HIS LEG! SHE’S NOT LETTING HIM GO ANYWHERE! Gedo looks down at her and then picks her up! URANAGE! Damn, she really should just have just let him bring in Scotty.
Rich Russillo: Indeed, she certainly paid for that one! Especially because it doesn’t seem like Gedo is going to tag in his partner yet! He picks up Neel and sends her into the ropes with the irish whip! OFF THE REBOUND SHE’S CAUGHT WITH THE HEAT SEEKER! He might have just knocked her out here! Gedo goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
James Peters: It’s not enough! Halsey Neel is still alive here! Gedo doesn’t seem that surprised here, in fact he is chillingly calm at this moment! With a nod, he picks her up and drags her over towards Connor!
TAG!
Rich Russillo: The tag has been made and now Michael S. Connor is the legal competitor! Chiyo Gedo manages to take hold of both of Neel’s arms, holding her down for Connor! HE HITS HER WITH A CLOTHESLINE STRAIGHT INTO THE TIGER SUPLEX! What a combination between these two! And now Connor applies the grounded hammerlock! He’s got her arm pinned behind her back, but keeps her on the ground so she can’t get an angle to strike! Neel tries to use her feet to reach the ropes but she can’t get there! She starts trying to squirm her way out here and Connor transitions to a new hold! REVERSE CHINLOCK IS IN! He uses to bring her to her knees…AND THEN GOES INTO THE FRONT CHANCERY!
Persephone: Oh my god just hit the bitch already. This is BORING.
James Peters: He has her standing here, still cutting off some of the flow of oxygen! There is wear Michael S. Connor really thrives, wearing down opponents to the point where they can no longer fight back! There is some bad news for the Colonel though as it seems Neel still has some in her! HE GOES FOR A VERTICAL SUPLEX BUT SHE BRINGS A KNEE INTO HIS HEAD MID-LIFT! She gets dropped down and without any hesitation at all, SHE NAILS HIM WITH THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK! He collapses down to his knees, looking to be barely conscious after that hit! Neel looks to put the lights out completely…AS SHE BRINGS DOWN THE AXE-KICK!
Rich Russillo: But Connor rolls back at the last second, saving himself! He tries to get behind Neel for the German Suplex but she takes hold of the ropes! He can’t get her off her feet and she catches him with a boot straight to the gut! Connor stumbles backwards towards the center of the ring! BEFORE HE CAN REACT NEEL RUSHES RIGHT AT HIM! BICYCLE KNEE! FOLLOWED BY THE YAKUZA KICK! OFF WITH YOUR HEAD! Neel looks for the cover and this could be it here!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Persephone: But it isn’t. Once again, Scotty is still able to kick out. Now Neel is looking particurally unhappy with that one. Me too. She forces him back up and is setting him up for The Fall! OH! IF SHE HITS THIS THEN IT’S SO OVER!
James Peters: BUT CONNOR SHOVES HER AWAY BEFORE IT CAN BE DONE! Halsey Neel stays on him with a dog chasing a bone! SHE COMES AT HIM WITH A LARIAT! BUT HE DUCKS UNDER IT! AND NOW HE LIFTS UP NEEL AND DROPS HER ONTO THE ROPES! A BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED SLINGSHOT SUPLEX! And now The Colonel takes hold of his opponent’s legs AND GETS HER INTO THE OKINAWA! He has the Inverted Cloverleaf locked in now! And you can see the pain all over the face of Neel, this is not a place she wants to be in! She reaches out for Kinkade but Connor is easily able to pull her away! SHE ISN’T GOING ANYWHERE!
Rich Russillo: AND KINKADE SEES THAT! HE NOW ENTERS THE FRAY! HE BREAKS THE HOLD WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO CONNOR! Gedo comes in to try and deal with the illegal man! He looks for the snap dragon suplex…BUT NEEL GRABS ONTO KINKADE SO HE CAN’T BE LIFTED! Kinkade frees himself and then ducks under a fist from Gedo! HE GOES TO THE ROPES AND THEN COMES BACK WITH THE SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE! We are seeing some chaos here as he heads back to his corner! Halsey Neel isn’t too far behind with the tag!
TAG!
Persephone: And here comes Daryl to scavenge. Connor is already back on his feet by the time Kinkade gets there! CONNOR TRIES TO GRAB THE ARMS TO HIT THE TAPS!
James Peters: Kinkade is able to roll out of it…AND THEN HE DROPS CONNOR WITH THE LIFTING REVERSE DDT! He sees Gedo trying to get up on the outside so he rushes over…AND HE GETS HIM WITH THE SUICIDE DIVE! Kinkade then rushes back inside the ring and refocuses his attack on Gedo! He pulls him up by the arm…AND HE LOOKS FOR HAIL TO THE VICTOR! But as he does…CONNOR COUNTERS INTO THE TAPS! HE COVERS!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-
Rich Russillo: NO! Even after that flawless counter from Connor, this one still continues! But right now it looks like both elitists are worse for wear! Connor manages to get back up first and he takes hold of Kinkade! HE DROPS HIM WITH THE STANDING SUPLEX! He keeps hold of his opponent and brings him back to his feet! HE WANTS TO HIT ANOTHER ONE! BUT NOW IT’S PANDORA PAISLEY FROM THE OUTSIDE GRABBING DARYL SO HE STAYS GROUNDED! He then drives a knee right into his opponent to create some distance between them! HE THEN RUNS AT HIM AND GETS HIM THE JUMPING REVERSE STO!
Persephone: Welp, they’re definitely using their numbers effectively. Makes the all difference. I’m sure Gedo and Connor might have a few friends in the back…oh wait. They don’t.
James Peters: They are on their own here and the situation is deteriorating rapidly! Daryl Kinkade forces Connor back to his feet here and goes to the ropes! HE LOOKS FOR THE FRONT FLIP DDT! BUT HE GOES UP, CONNOR IS ABLE TO LAUNCH HIM INSTEAD! He’s barely able to avoid getting his dome crushed into the mat! But as that happens…KINKADE LANDS ON HIS FEET! HE GOES ROLLING RIGHT INTO THE CORNER TO THE MAKE THE TAG! CONNOR GOES TO HIS PARTNER AS WELL!
TAG!
Rich Russillo: AND NOW WE HAVE BOTH HALSEY NEEL AND CHIYO GEDO AS THE LEGAL COMPETITORS! Halsey charges straight towards her opponent and looks to take him out with the bicycle pump kick! Gedo avoids it and gets behind her! HE TAKES HOLD OF THE ARMS AND LAUNCHES HER WITH THE TIGER SUPLEX! Neel lands directly on her head and neck! He immediately goes over and picks her back up! HE SENDS HER INTO THE ROPES WITH THE IRISH WHIP! HERE COMES THE HEATSEEKER!
Persephone: NOPE! NEEL GETS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH THE LARIAT INSTEAD! And now she rolls right on top of him and tries to get him up for that deadlift German suplex! HOLY SHIT SHE’S DOING IT!
James Peters: Chiyo Gedo prevents it from happening, planting his feet onto the mat! He then gets behind now and makes an attempt at the snap dragon suplex! BUT NEEL PULLS HERSELF AWAY BEFORE HE CAN GET IT! SHE THEN LEAPS UP AND STUNS HIM WITH THE STEP-UP ENZIGURI! She lifts up onto her shoulders…LOOKING FOR THE BLOOD ON THE LEAVES! BUT GEDO SLIDES OFF! AS SHE TURNS AROUND HE ROLLS FORWARDS FOR THE UNEXPECTED WHIPLASH!
Rich Russillo: BUT IT WAS EXPECTED FOR HALSEY NEEL! SHE LEAPS UP WITH HER KNEES AND DRIVES THEM RIGHT INTO THE SPINE OF GEDO! And now she picks her opponent up by the arm…AND PULLS HIM IN FOR THE EVOLVER! This one is as good as over! SHE COVERS!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Refuse/Resist” by Sepultura blasts throughout the arena as Halsey Neel rolls off of her opponent. Kinkade rushes into the ring to help her up, as does Pandora Paisley. The three Elitists look satisfied by the victory tonight, though still focused heading into Wicked Games.)
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS…HALSEY NEEL AND DARYL KINKADE!
Persephone: Let’s be honest…is anyone really that surprised here?
Rich Russillo: You have to give Michael S. Connor and Chiyo Gedo their due here! They came so close to pulling off the upset tonight! But in the end, Daryl Kinkade and Halsey Neel proved that they are a force to be reckoned with! The only question is…will this be the same sight for either team at Wicked Games?
(Michael S. Connor is seen checking in his partner in the middle of the ring. The British Invasion are celebrating as they head up the ramp, stopping simply to taunt their opponents.)
(SCREENBAR – EARLIER IN THE DAY)
(The camera shows a side-by-side of both Ashlynn Quinn and Candice Blair rolling their suitcases, looking to enter the arena separately, but are confronted by two security guards, who block their entry. The camera goes full screen on Ashlynn Quinn’s side.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Uhm, hello? I work here! My face is on the truck!
Security Guard: Yes, we understand that, Ms. Quinn, but we’ve been told you cannot enter the arena tonight under strict orders.
(The camera cuts fo Candice Blair’s feed, going full screen as she’s experiencing a similar situation.)
Candice Blair: Strict orders?! Strict orders from who?
Security Guard: Captain Charisma himself.
(The camera cuts back to Ashlynn Quinn’s feed.)
Ashlynn Quinn: This can’t be right! I demand to speak to him right now!
Security Guard: One moment please…
(The security guard radios into Captain Charisma, and it cuts to him exiting the door on Candice’s feed, alongside Eden Sinclair.)
Captain Charisma: You wanted to see me?
Candice Blair: Yes, can you explain to me why they’ve been given strict orders not to let me in the arena tonight?
(Both Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair give a look toward each other, trying to figure out who’ll break the news before Captain Charisma speaks up.)
Captain Charisma: First of all, I love what you’re doing, and am actually looking forward to your match with Ashlynn Quinn at Wicked Games. However…
(The camera cuts to Eden Sinclair explaining this time as the duo are talking to Ashlynn Quinn now.)
Eden Sinclair: However, word has gotten around about your plans for a beauty contest, and Qatar aren’t big fans of it. Therefore, they’ve requested that you be banned from the arena.
Ashlynn Quinn: Banned?? That is NOT fair!
(The camera cuts back to Candice Blair’s feed, showcasing her having a similar attitude towards the situation, and Captain Charisma having to cool her down.)
Captain Charisma: I understand your frustration, but… our hands are tied. So, I’ve got no choice but to ask you to leave. Take the night off, enjoy the city.
Candice Blair: So, that’s it? I’ve got no say in this matter.
(Captain Charisma shrugs, almost answering “yes” in a way. Candice Blair takes a deep breathe, but it cuts to Ashlynn taking one as well, returning to her feed.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Fine!
Eden Sinclair: We appreciate your understanding of the situation. Now, we’ll have to ask you to leave. Security will escort you back to your cars.
(Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair go back as the screen goes back to being split between both Ashlynn Quinn and Candice, who reluctantly leave the arena, being flanked by security. Afterwards, the Voltage logo flashes, and we cut to the commentary table where Rich Russillo, Persephone, and James Peters are sitting. Both Rich and James are looking at the camera, but Persephone isn’t paying attention, more occupied with texting on her phone if anything.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, as you just saw, the reason why neither Ashlynn Quinn or Candice Blair will be in the arena tonight. Earlier in the day, they were both asked to leave by Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair at Qatar’s behest. However, we have been sent in letters by both women, and would like to read these live on television for you as they pertain to Wicked Games.
Rich Russillo: Most importantly, they pertain to each other, so I’ll get started here as I’ve been sent a statement by Ashlynn Quinn.
(Rich Russillo pulls up a piece of paper, and taps it on the announce table before speaking into his headset, reading it off.)
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn reads, and I quote…
(Rich Russillo clears his throat.)
Rich Russillo: It is unfair that I’ve been banned from the arena tonight, and will have to deprive my fans of seeing me over a beauty contest of all things. Since when was being pretty a crime? Oh, well… I guess there is a first time for everything, but while I spend the night at my hotel, I thought to leave my fans with something, that being this letter.
Rich Russillo: Fear not, because while I’m banned from the arena tonight, Wicked Games will still go accordingly. Candice and I will still go forth with our beauty contest, and I’ll be announced as the most beautiful woman on Voltage… just kidding. I’m the most beautiful woman in all of Elite Answers Wrestling, and soon, the whole world will know it once Bella… “Bronson” announces me as Miss Voltage. Though, I will not be cast into this bubble, and written off as just another pretty face. Not only am I the better looking woman between Candice and I, I’m also the better wrestler, which I will prove as well in the third category… a wrestling match.
Rich Russillo: Recently, I found myself at a career low, but at Wicked Games, all of that changes. At Wicked Games, I’ll have fully regained my confidence, and take another step back to where I should be, aka challenging for the Specialists Championship. The EAW universes deserves better than that gothic uggo, Daniella Atlas, as their Champion. The end, signed… Ashlynn Quinn.
(Rich Russillo places the paper down, and starts addressing the camera.)
Rich Russillo: Well, that about wraps it up, and I’ve gotta say… strong words heading into Wicked Games. Ashlynn Quinn is confident in her chances of toppling Candice Blair. Hopefully, not overconfident, but that’s a discussion for another day, because you have a letter as well, James. This time, from Candice Blair.
(James taps the paper on the table as well to get a clear read.)
James Peters: Yes, I’ve been sent a letter by Candice Blair, and will read it out to you all as well-
(Finally, Persephone looks up from her phone after hearing this.)
Persephone: A letter? She couldn’t come out here, and address the crowd herself?
James Peters: Have you not been paying attention at all the past couple of minutes? :wow:
(Persephone shrugs, as she truthfully doesn’t care to engage with James, and goes back to texting on her phone, presumably to Luis. Meanwhile, James shrugs her off, and gets to trying to read his letter from Candice Blair.)
James Peters: Alright, so… this message from Candice Blair reads… I would like to apologize as tonight, I’ve been banned from the arena by both Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair. I tried my best to fight it, but there was nothing I could do, except head home to my hotel. Though, I won’t be physically part of it, I’ll still be watching the show tonight, but bet your ass that I’ll be part of the show at Wicked Games.
James Peters: Because Ashlynn Quinn and I are going to compete for the title of Miss Voltage, and I do not plan on going home that night a loser. I’ve already faced multiple setbacks this season, and view this match as a chance to turn my luck around. Ashlynn Quinn accepted my challenge for this, but will quickly come to regret it. Because at Wicked Games, there’ll be three categories that we get judged on. Evening gown, swimsuit, and a wrestling match.
James Peters; I do not plan to lose any of said three, and in fact, will beat Ashlynn in all categories. Though, if I do come up short in anything, it’ll be in the first two, because the third round is where my true focus lies. I hope Ashlynn can say the same, and doesn’t find herself just to pose and look pretty, because if that is the case, I will eat her alive, and take away the only thing she has going for it. Because it certainly isn’t her brains… sincerely, Candice Blair.
(James Peters places his paper down onto the table, and begins to address the camera, glancing over at Rich to engage him as well.)
James Peters; So, there you have it. Both women aren’t short on confidence heading into Wicked Games, and I’m glad that Candice Blair’s head is in the right place. Remember, she extended this challenge, so that she could get back on track following her crushing defeat to Dr Bethany Blue at Bloodsport.
Rich Russillo: Similar story for Ashlynn, who has suffered some setbacks herself after coming up short against KASAI for the Specialists Champion, which she seemed to express interest getting back to challenging for in her letter.
James Peters: It’s good to have eyes on the prize, but she can’t underestimate Candice Blair either. She is not going to be easy stepping stone for Ashlynn Quinn.
Rich Russillo; It goes both ways. These women are looking to turn their luck around, and at Wicked Games, will fight their hearts out to do it. I’m looking forward to the show, and if either Ashlynn or Candice, I’m sorry you couldn’t be here tonight.
James Peters: But the show must go on, and we have to forward, so with that being said…
(James and Rich wait for the transition into the next thing.)
(The crowd comes unglued as “The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) blares throughout the arena, and KASAI makes her way onto the stage, waving to a few fans en route to the ring, unable to take the smile off her face. Though, it is obvious as to why, given her assault on Milli Banks during Showdown, leaving the Champion laying, and no doubt sending a message for The Last Stand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome…THE HUNTRESS… KASAI!!
James Peters: KASAI is here, and surprisingly, has a smile on her face after last week, being cost her match against Ms. Extreme.
Rich Russillo: Well, I wouldn’t say that Milli Banks cost her. KASAI may have cost herself, getting distracted by her opponent on the outside.
James Peters: Fair point. In an effort to send a message, KASAI found herself taking attention off Ms. Extreme, and that’s where she slipped up. Ms. Extreme was able to capitalize off that split moment of hesitation by KASAI.
Persephone: Hopefully, the dumbass learned a valuable lesson…
Rich Russillo: At least KASAI was able to enact some measure of a revenge on Showdown, having laid the Champion out in retaliation.
James Peters: But you have to expect that there will be hell to pay for her assault.
(KASAI enters the ring, and struts over to the other side, requesting a microphone, which she is soon handed by a stagehand through the middle rope. KASAI walks to the center of the ring, and gestures for the music to be cut off. “The End” slowly fades out in the background, and KASAI begins addressing the crowd, who simmer down, allowing the challenger to speak.)
KASAI: So… Wicked Games is right around the corner, and it stands, I don’t have a match, which is unfortunate, because I would have loved the opportunity to compete. However, I’ll happily settle for the next best thing, which is to watch. Though, I’m not doing it alone…
(KASAI cracks a smirk.)
KASAI: No, because I propose that someone else join me. That someone being my opponent for Wicked Games, Milli Banks herself.
(The crowd reacts with shock, as Milli Banks is the last person you’d expect KASAI extending an invitation towards. KASAI has a devilish grin on her face, reacting to the confusion, possibly having something up her sleeve.)
Persephone: What? Is she crazy?!
KASAI: I understand the confusion. After all, why would I want to watch the show with someone who I’m going to be facing a week later? But that’s exactly it. At Wicked Games, Milli Banks’ days as Universal Women’s Champion will be numbered, so I thought… why not go on a positive note, and let her at least get to enjoy the show? Milli, what do you say?
(KASAI’s head cocks toward the stage as ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne plays to a thunderous ovation from fans in attendance. Milli Banks makes her way onto the stage, dressed in expensive clothing, and the Universal Women’s Champion around her waist, glistening in the spotlight. Milli poses on the stage before strutting down the ramp, taking her sunglasses off, and tossing them aside into the crowd, walking to the ring with a smirk on her face addressed to KASAI.)
James Peters: Milli Banks is here, which is always a good thing, but… I’m still taken aback by KASAI’s request. Asking her opponent to… join her for Wicked Games?
Rich Russillo: Milli Banks can’t possibly accept this, right?
Persephone: Not if she’s smart, but I’ve gave up on wrestlers, and having common sense a long time ago.
James Peters: I mean, based on Milli Banks’ body language, it’s hard to tell if she’s even taking KASAI seriously.
Rich Russillo: Would you?
James Peters: It’s an odd request, but… I’d love to see it. Just a matter of the time before the other shoe drops that night, and these two are coming to blows.
(Milli Banks enters the ring, and walks by KASAI, so she can be handed a microphone from a stagehand through the middle rope. ‘Changed It’ fades in the background as Milli Banks stands across from KASAI in the ring. Both competitors glance around as the crowd are hyped for the staredown between these two, excited for their match ahead of Last Stand. Finally, Milli Banks decides to speak up, still trying to fathom KASAI’s request in her head.)
Milli Banks: So, did I hear this correctly? You’re asking me to watch Wicked Games with… you?
(KASAI nods.)
Milli Banks: KASAI, you’re lucky that I don’t kick your sorry ass all around this arena instead, especially after last night, but I’ll leave it be… for now. Because no amount of sneak attacks mean you’ll be beating me for MY Universal Women’s Championship at The Last Stand.
(Milli removes the Universal Women’s Title from around her waist, and raises it high. Meanwhile, KASAI’s eyes stay locked on that title, even as Milli Banks lowers her arm, and places it over her shoulder.)
Milli Banks: Eyes up here.
(Finally, KASAI looks back up at Milli.)
Milli Banks: But like you said, The Last Stand isn’t til two weeks from now, so I’ll need something to fill time until then, and you’ve presented me with the option of watching Wicked Games with you… which is about the last thing I expected you to come out here and say, yet here we are. So, I’m left with a choice, and honestly… I have no problems with accepting your request.
(KASAI is pleased to hear that from Milli, who gestures for everyone to calm down slightly.)
Milli Banks: Everybody, calm down. Because I understand that most would’ve declined her offer. It’s the “smart” thing to do. Why watch the show with someone who I am going to be facing for this title at The Last Stand? But it’s simple. Why not? What do I have to lose? I’ll have an eye on you the entire time, so if you even THINK about pulling something, then I’ll quickly make you regret it, because I’m getting at the end of my rope with these mind games from you, which have gotten real old real fast.
KASAI: Oh, don’t worry about me, Milli. At Wicked Games, I’ll play nice. You have nothing to worry about.
Milli Banks: And I’m supposed to believe that?
KASAI: Well… yes. I’m not an animal, I can control myself for a week, don’t you think?
Milli Banks: Last week, you couldn’t control yourself at the mere sight of me ringside, and that’s why you lost against Ms. Extreme, but it goes to prove the point I’ve been making. Going from Specialists Champion to Universal Women’s Champion? That’s a big step. A step that you’re not ready to take, because you’re still making rookie mistakes, and at The Last Stand, you can’t afford to make one. At The Last Stand, you’ll have to be perfect in order to take this title away from me.
(KASAI doesn’t appear bothered by Milli’s comment, nothing able to shake her confidence heading into The Last Stand.)
KASAI: I’ll admit… last week, arrogance was my downfall, and why I came up short against an EAW Hall of Famer. But who is to say that you’re exempt? Who is to say that arrogance won’t be your downfall, Milli? Because since accepting your challenge on Showdown, you haven’t even entertained the thought that we could have a new Universal Women’s Champion. You think that I don’t know what I’m getting into, but it’s the exact opposite. I know that it’s a big leap to go from Specialists Champion to Universal Women’s Champion, but I am ready to take said leap. I am ready to climb the mountain here in Elite Answers Wrestling, and I am ready to do it at your expense.
Milli Banks: KASAI, why would I entertain the idea of you walking out with my Championship? I have no reason to, because I’ve been through this scenario before. You’re not the first to challenge me, and you certainly won’t be the last, but I welcome any and all comers, because I can take any and all comers.
KASAI: We’ll see, but you’ve already went wrong viewing me as just another challenger, because I am so much more than that. At The Last Stand, Milli, I’m a test. I’m YOUR test as Champion, and one you’re bound to fail. But don’t get me wrong, I respect you. I respect everything you’ve been able to accomplish, I respect the competitor you are inside the squared circle. So, before I take your title, I’m offering you this gesture as an act of respect. You have one week to relax. One week to enjoy the show before I take that title from you.
(Milli Banks steps forward, and gets directly in KASAI’s face, things getting heated…)
Milli Banks: Nah… you’re not taking a damn thing from me. Now, I accepted your offer to watch Wicked Games, but-
KASAI: You’re right, you did accept my offer for Wicked Games, so one has to question… what the hell are you still doing in my ring, and why do you think it’s smart to get in my face like I won’t make a repeat of last night?
(Milli Banks nods, growing irritated with KASAI’s words, and starts putting her title down in the corner, along with taking her earrings, and heels off. Meanwhile, KASAI watches with amusement rather than fear, even as Milli gets back in her face. KASAI tosses her microphone to the side, and these two are exchanging words with each other that the camera doesn’t quite pick up before-)
James Peters: OOH! MILLI TAKES THE FIRST SHOT, BLASTING KASAI WITH A RIGHT! BUT KASAI RETURNS FIRE WITH A RIGHT HAND OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: RIGHT FROM MILLI! RIGHT FROM KASAI! RIGHT FROM MILLI! RIGHT FROM KASAI! MILLI! MILLI STARTS TO UNLOAD WITH A FLURRY OF RIGHTS, BACKING KASAI UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP-
James Peters: NO! KASAI REVERSES AT THE LAST MINUTE, AND SENDS MILLI TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD! KASAI SWINGS WILDLY FOR A CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: BUT MILLI DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND KEEPS HER MOMENTUM GOING AS SHE SPRINGS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR BACKFLIP INVERTED DDT! FORECLOSURE!
Persephone: At least things finally aren’t boring.
James Peters: MILLI BANKS JUST CAUGHT KASAI WITH FORECLOSURE, AND THE CHALLENGER CLUTCHES THE BACK OF HER HEAD, WRITHING IN PAIN! MEANWHILE, MILLI BANKS POWERS BACK TO HER FEET, AND IS FIRED UP!
Rich Russillo: UH OH! MILLI PULLS KASAI UP, AND STARTS HOOKING HER UP FOR THE MONEY MAKER! THAT GORY SPECIAL SPUN INTO DDT! BUT MILLI CANT EVEN HOIST KASAI UP FOR IT AS SHES BLOCKING THE ATTEMPT!
James Peters: BOTH WOMEN ARE BACK TO BACK, JOCKEYING FOR POSITION! BUT MILLI FINALLY GETS KASAI UP- NO! KASAI ROLLS OVER MILLI’S BACK, BACKFLIPPING ONTO HER FEET- SKULL KICK!!!
Rich Russillo: KASAI NEARLY TOOK MILLI’S HEAD OFF WITH THAT SKULL KICK! URAI’S CURSE CONNECTS, AND THE CHAMPION IS OUT!
James Peters: BUT SO IS THE CHALLENGER IT APPEARS!
(KASAI falls down to a prone position after landing that Skull Kick, and a smile grows wide on her face as she spots the Universal Women’s Championship, which Milli laid down in the corner. KASAI crawls over to it, and grabs hold of it. KASAI looks down at the title while rising back to her feet, believing this could be her future as she walks back over to Milli Banks, who barely shows signs of life after being knocked unconscious by KASAI, who raises the Title high in the air.)
Rich Russillo: And could this be the scene come The Last Stand? Will we be crowning a new Champion?
James Peters: Only one way to find out. Tune in. Tune in, because these two are going to tear the absolute roof off the place. That, I can guarantee.
(“The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) plays to a mixed reaction from fans, and KASAI crouches down, laying the Championship onto Milli’s waist. The camera fading elsewhere as KASAI simply watches over her limp opponent.)
(Voltage then fades to commercial.)
(Promotional ad for The Last Stand, where KASAI faces Milli Banks for the Universal Women’s Championship.)
(Voltage fades back inside the ring where a long rectangular table with a cushion black chair on each side of the table. There is a contract for Caroline versus Solomon Stane in an Unsanctioned Match at Wicked Games in the middle of the table with two pens. One on each side. On one of the ends of the table, we see Persephone, who is nothing more than our lovely host for this contract signing.)
Persephone: Okay so, I was asked by Captain Charisma to host this contract signing and since it’s my one opportunity to be away from those bozos on the booth —
Rich Russillo: We can hear you from here! :wtf:
(Persephone looks at the direction of Rich Russillo, who looks a bit offended. Persephone does not look amused by this entire situation. She rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed.)
Persephone: Excuse me, I’m talking. Okay so, what I was saying — I was more than happy to take this opportunity. But, don’t get me wrong — I don’t like any of these Elitists in this match. Solomon Stane is a zealous idiot. Caroline looks like she listened to one My Chemical Romance song and made that her entire personality. These two have NOTHING on Luis De La Rosa. They would never be able to hold a candle to him, honestly.
James Peters: Is she just using this as an opportunity to talk about Luis De La Rosa? :skip:
Rich Russillo: We should have known that she was going to do something like this. :francis:
Persephone: Shut the fuck up, you two. Now, this match at Wicked Games is probably going to suck. No one wants this match. I think adding Luis into this match would improve it tenfold. Just watching Luis batter those two would make my year. But, I’m a sucker for any type of hardcore stipulation. I am the biggest slut for gruesome violence and if it ends in death, that’s the bonus for me. Nothing would make me happier than to see these two kill each other. But, I got a date with Luis, so let’s just begin this whole thing, get the contract signed and all be on our merry way, shall we? Now a further ado, let me introduce first the —
(‘Living Dead Girl’ by Rob Zombie cuts off Persephone, who seems shocked that someone would ever do that to her. Caroline comes out, looking all eerie as she surveys the crowd in the ABHA Arena. Then, she makes her way down the ramp.)
James Peters: Now, I don’t think that Persephone appreciates being cut off like that, but it seems like Caroline couldn’t wait any longer. Maybe she thought that Persephone was taking too long?
Rich Russillo: Which is ironic because Persephone is always complaining about matches going for too long. But, I think that no one is complaining about Caroline making her presence felt. It seems like she has made her presence known at any opportunity given to her. She has become a targeted woman since her arrival on the Voltage brand. Caroline has a clear vision of continuing her rise in EAW and she would as well do that this season.
(Caroline is already seen inside the ring as she glares at Persephone. Persephone has her hands up, wanting no smoke from Caroline. Caroline finds a seat on Persephone’s left side as ‘Living Dead Girl’ fades.)
Persephone: Okay so, Caroline decided to come out first. Cool, cool. It’s fine. Solomon, just get out here, so we can get this over with.
(‘The World is Gonna End Tonight’ by Dan Romer & Peter Harper begin to play as Solomon Stane walks out as he looks around the crowd. Then, he makes his way down the ramp. Caroline is staring at him from inside the ring.)
James Peters: Now, Solomon Stane is the reason why Caroline did not win the Tag Team Turmoil. He was the reason for taking her out of the equation, leaving Diamond Dixon to fend for herself. Before that, Caroline cost Solomon Stane a chance to advance to that Tag Team Turmoil finals.
Rich Russillo: Even before that, Caroline is the reason why Solomon Stane is not Answers World Champion. The issues between these two have been going on since April. There are a lot of layers that originated from their time on the Showdown brand. We only got to see things intensify the way they have just recently on Voltage. But, I’m interested to see what these two have to say about everything.
(Solomon Stane’s entrance music dies down. He takes a seat across from Caroline. The two of them say nothing, but Persephone looks to break the silence.)
Persephone: So apparently, one of you is gonna talk. Then, the other one is gonna talk. Then, we can sign this contract. But, apparently, Captain Charisma, doesn’t want any physicality to happen before Wicked Games and yada, yada, yada. I don’t know about you, but that just sucked the last bit of potential interest that this whole contract signing was going to have. You guys can follow those wishes…or not. Honestly, I’m not gonna enforce them. It’s whatever. So, who’s first?
(It seems like Caroline is going to be the first to talk and she has no hesitations.)
Caroline: Next Saturday, Solomon Stane and myself have an opportunity to settle our issues once and for all. An issue that has dragged for way too long to the point that it bores me to tears. The issues between two of us *should* have ended at Pain for Pride when I buried Solomon six feet under. But, whenever I step out of the shadows, there’s always a figure that is looking to pull me back in. Solomon, you are that figure that continues to pull me back in at every attempt to create more chaos on the Voltage brand. You have refused to let go and cope with the outcome of Pain for Pride. You have refused to move on and look for a challenge that you have a fair shot at overcoming. And, I’m not looking at your ordeal with Methuselah. You were able to escape out of pure luck. Maybe, it was the will of your God, who helped you escape with a victory. Or it was Jake Smith. But, at the same time, it’s the delusion of your God that has manifested in your head and made you believe that if you face me one more time, the results will fall into your favor. I can’t allow for that to happen, Solomon. At Wicked Games, you will learn the hard way that my shadows will find a way to overcome your holy spirit.
Solomon Stane: You have a point, Caroline. This issue between the two of us has lingered longer than the both of us have anticipated. But, *you* are the one who’s responsible for it starting the whole thing in the very first place. Why is that? You couldn’t cope that Bethany Blue got the best out of you once more. The same woman who took you underneath her wing and casted you aside when she saw that you were too incompetent to become anything. The same woman who left you alone to fend for yourself. I thought about this situation from your perspective. The situation left you with an inability to trust people. Now, we did our best to co-exist back at Grand Rampage, but being in that situation with Adam Lucas and Bethany Blue stung your heart. It must have made the memories flow back into your mind. Those emotions may have been ten times more powerful and you didn’t know how to deal with them. You couldn’t handle that this version of you would find herself in such a vulnerable situation, right? Even with the shadows surrounding you, they aren’t able to hide you from the fears and insecurities that have always been a part of you. But, God accepts you, Caroline. It accepts even the most broken souls. At Wicked Games, I will make sure that you repent for all your sins – especially, with what you did at Fighting Spirit.
(There it was, one of the reasons why Solomon Stane has such an issue with Caroline. Caroline rolls her eyes, just wishing that Solomon would get over Fighting Spirit.)
Caroline: Don’t parade around like you’re an angel, Solomon. If there is one thing that has managed to get underneath my skin, it’s every religious nut believing that they are free from sin. That they could never make any mistakes. That they are the perfect example of a Godly man or woman, but they are some of the biggest hypocrites to ever exist. The call is coming from the house, Solomon. You want to cry and play victim to how Fighting Spirit was for you and then, you want to turn around and do the same thing that happened to you. Diamond and I could have been on our way to becoming the Unified Tag Team Champions. You are one of the reasons why that plan did not come to fruition. You took me out of the equation from the match. You took me out of the running to become a champion once more and continue my ascension to the top of Elite Answers Wrestling. I suppose, in a way, we’re even. Call it an eye for an eye. But, don’t think that your actions from last week won’t go unpunished. You shouldn’t have done that, Solomon. You’ll come to regret it after Wicked Games.
Solomon Stane: I intend to stick with my words. You have been around for too long, with the freedom to do whatever you please. You are allowed to turn off the lights and appear anywhere that you want too. You are allowed to come and go as you please. Some of the time, you get yourself into situations and somehow, you remain unscathed. You remained unharmed as you managed to get away with the trouble that you have caused. You love to create chaos around you. You love the idea of causing so much chaos, it turns the whole landscape of the Voltage brand upside down. It’s the same thing that we saw on the Showdown brand last season. We saw what you did with Heidi Huxley. An authority figure and what happened to you? You were able to get away with that with no punishment. That created the delusion in *your* mind that you are so untouchable around here. But, the only untouchable figure is God, Caroline. You? You have learned first hand that you can’t pull the same mind games that you’ve been doing since you’ve become ‘The Queen of Shadows.’ You cannot do what you did two weeks ago by costing me an opportunity to head to the finals of the Tag Team Turmoil and think that you are clear from any retaliation or accountability. An eye for an eye? No, Caroline. You have continued to roam around those halls backstage for too long. At Wicked Games, I am not looking to get even or get my revenge. I’m looking to get rid of you for good.
(Solomon Stane slides the contract to his side. Caroline looks at him with a death glare, but Solomon doesn’t seem to be too phased about it. He clicks the top of the pen, revealing the point as he scribbles his signature on the line with his name underneath. He looks up to Caroline, matching her stare as he slides the contract towards her.)
Caroline: I’ve come to terms that burying you six feet under was never going to be enough. You will continue to have the will of your God by your side. You’re a fighter, Solomon and that’s what makes you annoying. But, you are also a man who doesn’t know when to quit. You should have quit at Pain for Pride. You should have messed with some other mere mortal, who you are able to intimidate by your constant preaching. I’m never going to be that woman. I have looked into the eyes of the Devil and I did not fear him. I understood him in more ways than one. And, that means trouble for you, Solomon. Burying you alive at Pain for Pride was not going to be enough, I need to end you once and for all.
(Caroline holds the pen as she looks down on the contract. She looks at Solomon Stane with an intense glare before scribbling her name on the line with ‘Caroline’ underneath it. Then, she grabs the contract and throws it to Persephone, who is caught off guard by the entire thing. Persephone looks at the contract to validate the signatures on it.)
Persephone: Thanks Solomon’s God! The both of you have FINALLY signed this stupid thing. I guess that means your match is official or whatever.
(The crowd roars at the announcement of this unsanctioned match between Caroline and Solomon Stane being official. Caroline and Solomon rise up from their seats. A few words are said between them, but the audio is not picking up, which adds to the mysteriousness of the whole situation. It’s safe to say that things have definitely gotten intense for these two. Persephone has backed away, but she sees these two arguing with each other.)
Persephone: Look, if we can all calm down and not start any fights — fuck it, go beat the shit out of each other. I don’t care. The contract is signed anyway. Kill each other for all I care.
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANE FLIPS THE TABLE TOWARDS CAROLINE AS THAT KNOCKS HER DOWN! SOLOMON LOOKS TO RETRIEVE CAROLINE FROM THE MESS THAT WAS JUST CREATED BY GRABBING ONTO HER HAIR, BUT CAROLINE MANAGES TO CREATE A BIT OF DISTANCE BETWEEN HER AND SOLOMON! SHE LOOKS TO TAKE THE BIGGER MAN DOWN WITH A THRUST KICK TO THE RIBS! CAROLINE SEES THAT SOLOMON IS IN THE PERFECT SPOT BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES, JUMPING AND SPRING BOARDING OFF OF THEM AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A BACKFLIP DDT ON SOLOMON! CAROLINE CALLS THIS PARTICULAR MOVE ‘WICKED’ —
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE MANAGES TO CATCH CAROLINE ON ONE OF HIS SHOULDERS! AN OVER-THE SHOULDER CUTTER CONNECTS ON CAROLINE! NO! CAROLINE MANAGES TO SLIDE OUT OF THE SHOULDERS OF THE FORMER UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPION! SHE PUSHES SOLOMON TO THE ROPES! BUT, SOLOMON MANAGES TO CATCH HIMSELF! BUT, CAROLINE LOOKS TO CATCH HIM BY SURPRISE BY CONNECTING WITH A KNEE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! BUT, SOLOMON TURNS HIMSELF AROUND AS HE MANAGES TO GET CAROLINE INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION! CAROLINE IS IN SOME TROUBLE AT THIS MOMENT!
Rich Russillo: CAROLINE IS LOOKING TO PUNCH HER WAY OUT OF THIS SITUATION! SHE IS DELIVERING PUNCHES TO THE TOP OF SOLOMON STANE’S HEAD! THE PUNCHES BECOME OVERWHELMING FOR SOLOMON AS HE DROPS HER! NOW, CAROLINE BEGINS TO CONTINUE THROWING PUNCHES IN THE DIRECTION OF SOLOMON AS HE COLLAPSES DOWN STOMACH FIRST! CAROLINE BEGINS TO CLUB HIM IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, REFUSING FOR HIM TO GET A HIT IN! BUT, SOLOMON MANAGES TO CREATE SOME DISTANCE AS HE GRABS CAROLINE’S HAIR AND THROWS HER TO THE MAT! THE BACK OF CAROLINE’S HEAD COLLIDES WITH THE MAT AS SOLOMON BEGINS TO GET SOME PUNCHES IN! CAROLINE TRIES TO ROLL HERSELF ON TOP OF SOLOMON AS SHE GETS SOME PUNCHES IN! BUT, SOLOMON, SO DOMINANT AND STRONG IS GETTING THESE SHOTS IN —
(The crowd begins to boo as a dozen security guards begin to side and enter the ring. Half of them begin to pull Solomon Stane away from Caroline. With that, Caroline is able to get some kicks to Solomon’s face! Although, it doesn’t last for long as the security begins to pull Caroline away from the mess. Caroline and Solomon are being backed to one of the corners. Both of them are completely fired up. Solomon is saying some things to Caroline, but Caroline has such a wicked smirk on her face.)
James Peters: Now, things have definitely intensified tonight! I’m so glad to see that you’re good, Seph!
(Persephone sits back on her chair as she places the headset back on her head.)
Persephone: If I somehow got into that rubble, those two would have to answer to Luis. But, I really didn’t care. The contract was signed. That was the main thing that I wanted out of this. But, I think the fact that these two want to kill each other just made this match a billion times more interesting than it already is.
(The final shot is of Caroline being dragged to the back while security holds Solomon back.)
(Voltage fades out and into a commercial.)
(Promotional ad for Wicked Games, where Solomon Stane faces Caroline.)
(Voltage returns to ringside. The camera pans towards the commentary table for a shot of Selina Reyes seated on commentary, before Bella Braxton begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS A SINGLES MATCH SET FOR ONE-FALL!
(“Psycho” by That’s Outrageous! plays as the camera focuses on the ring barrier. Standing there as the crowd boos is Effy McAvoy with Ahren Fournier standing right behind her. There is a smile on her face as she looks towards Selina Reyes.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY AHREN FOURNIER…FROM WATCH HIL, RHODE ISLAND…WEIGHING IN AT 125 POUNDS…SHE IS “THE OMEN”…EEFFFFFFYYYYYY MCCCAAAAVOOOOOYYYY!
(She makes a point out of passing by Selina Reyes on the way to the ring. She crawls inside and just stares at the ramp waiting for her opponent. “Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe begins to play as Adam Lucas emerges on the stage. The fans in attendance only continue to boo but he is focused completely.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT 238 POUNDS…HE IS “NEXT LEVEL”…AAADDDDAAAAAAMMMMM LUUUUCCCAASSSSS!
(He gets down to ringside and looks towards Ahren Fournier, giving him a non-verbal warning to stay out of his way. Lucas then gets inside and moves to his corner. He doesn’t seem nearly as amused as Effy does. The referee calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: That’s the bell and we are officially underway here! AND EFFY MCAVOY LOOKS FOR A MASSIVE KICK RIGHT OUT THE GATE HERE! Adam Lucas however, is able to catch it with relative ease! He then pushes her back and tells her to try again! AND SHE DOES…LOOKING FOR A KICK STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST! THIS TIME LUCAS EATS IT! It bounces his chest and he staggers backwards! Effy takes hold of his arm and tries to send him away with an irish whip! Instead, Lucas counters with one of his own, sending her across the ring! As she comes back off the ropes…HE DROPS HER WITH THE SPINEBUSTER!
Persephone: He is making this look pretty easy already. This one is probably going to be over in no time at all.
Selina Reyes: Perhaps not that quick. She is a persistent one after all. Yet, her weaknesses far outweigh her strengths. Her irrationality, her obsession with Ahren. Flaws can be lethal.
Rich Russillo: She tries to get back up here but she only makes it to her knees! LUCAS GETS HER RIGHT IN THE CHEST WITH A KICK OF HIS OWN! And now he begins to unleash a flurry of them! And now he winds up for the big one! HE GOES FOR THE ROUNDHOUSE…BUT EFFY IS ABLE TO DUCK RIGHT UNDER IT! She gets right back on her feet and grabs him from behind! BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! He lands flat on his back while McAvoy rolls back to her feet! She then climbs on top of Lucas and starts raining down some fists! They don’t seem that precise but they sure are effective! She finishes things off with a stomp and then brings him back to his feet!
James Peters: McAvoy is looking to continue this vicious offense! She boots him right in the stomach…AND THEN GETS HIM WITH AN UPPERCUT! She takes a few steps back and then lets a running knee fly! Lucas simply steps to the side here to avoid it! She turns around to face him…BUT IS CAUGHT DEAD-ON BY A STANDING DROPKICK! Now Lucas takes her and sends her into the corner! HE MEETS HER THERE WITH THE STINGER SPLASH! That is nearly 240 pounds of Next Level crushing his opponent! He then lets her collapse towards the center of the ring as he makes his climb up onto the second rope! As McAvoy climbs to her feet…HE LAUNCHES OFF WITH THE MISSILE DROPKICK!
Persephone: But maybe he should have stayed grounded. Psycho Sally manages to barely avoid him! He crashes and burns on the mat! Look, he’s trying to get back up! BUT NO LMAO! MCAVOY DRIVES KNEE RIGHT INTO HIS FACE! THEN SHE FOLLOWS UP WITH THE NECKBREAKER! First and HOPEFULLY only cover of the match!
ONE!
T-
James Peters: Adam Lucas made that look easy there! He kicks out almost immediately after the one count! Effy looks shocked that she couldn’t even get a two! But she’s not deterred in the slightest…as she lifts him back to his feet! SHE LOOKS FOR THE SNAP SUPLEX! Adam Lucas though has no intention of going up! Instead he keeps his feet planted and lifts up his opponent instead! HE THROWS HER FORWARD BUT SHE’S ABLE TO LAND ON HER FEET! McAvoy swings wildly with a big punch but he ducks under and scoops her up! FRONT POWERSLAM!
Selina Reyes: Perhaps I was wrong earlier. It seems that she is no match for Adam Lucas. It makes me think that she was truly crazy for calling me out in the first place.
Rich Russillo: From there, the more experienced wrestler looks to apply a hold! ANKLE LOCK! He drags her towards the center of the ring and drops down to knee! McAvoy isn’t going anywhere unless she can find a way to overpower her opponent! With the 110 weight difference, that might be a tall order! SHE PUSHES UP AND ROLLS HERE! She’s able to send Lucas forward and into the ropes! She tries getting standing up to counter but it seems like her leg is injured after that! LUCAS TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE DISCUS PUNCH! He nearly knocks her head right off the shoulders there! Lucas now with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: And she’s able to kick out at the two. Great. More time with our guest here.
Selina Reyes: Is it not a pleasure for you as well? I am quite enjoying watching Lucas tear her apart. Your commentary though leaves much to be desired however.
James Peters: Adam Lucas reaches down and picks up his opponent! HE HAS HER IN POSITION FOR THE GUTWRENCH SUPLEX! But look at this, he’s carrying around the ring like she’s nothing! He looks directly at Ahren as HE LIFTS UP HER UP FOR THE SUPLEX! BUT MCAVOY FLIPS RIGHT ON HER FEET! SHE THEN KICKS LUCAS’S LEG IN! From there, she delivers another kick, this time aimed right at the side of his head! BUT HE BLOCKS IT!
Rich Russillo: SHE TRIES FOR ANOTHER BUT HE DUCKS UNDER IT! Lucas takes hold of her from behind now…AND HE LAUNCHES HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Or at the very least that was his intention! MCAVOY BRINGS HER ELBOW BACK INTO HIS NOSE! She then takes hold of him and drops him with the snap suplex! Effy McAvoy has definitely been the fight tonight! She’s going to keep bringing it here…AS SHE LOCKS IN THE CALL TO ARMS! The cross armbreaker has been locked in and it is about to real painful for Adam Lucas!
Selina Reyes: Interesting. But I am doubtful that McAvoy is going to be submitted here. Not by that pathetic thing.
Persephone: Damn, she is bending that arm back as much as she can. Every should shut the help for a second! I don’t want to miss if it she actually breaks it!
James Peters: I don’t think Lucas is going to let that happen here! In fact, he rolls over right on top of her and takes hold of his own arm! HE’S NOW HOISTING MCAVOY UP INTO THE AIR HERE! SHE REFUSES TO LET GO OF THE HOLD EVEN NOW! LUCAS RUNS OVER TO THE CORNER AND DROPS HER RIGHT INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! She bounces off of them in a disturbing fashion! She just stumbles and falls face first into the middle of the ring! Adam Lucas drags her to a seated-up position and then runs towards the ropes! HE BUILDS UP SOME SPEED BEFORE CATCHING PERFECTLY IN THE FACE WITH THE BASEMENT DROPKICK! And now he makes another cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: And once again, Effy McAvoy is able to get the shoulder up here! Still persistent even after that shot! Adam Lucas isn’t looking particularly amused here! In fact, he brings her back up to a vertical base once again! HE THEN ROCKS HER WITH ANOTHER STANDING DROPKICK! This one catches her perfectly in the chest, sending her back into the ropes! As she leans against them, Lucas rushes directly at her! HE LOOKS TO KNOCK HER OUT OF THE RING WITH A CLOTHESLINE! But instead, McAvoy ducks under and sends him over the top rope! Adam Lucas lands on his feet on the outside!
Persephone: He’s about to wish he hadn’t though. McAvoy makes her way out on to the apron and gets herself a running start! SHE DELIVERS THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO A STANDING ADAM LUCAS! That was some shit straight out of Super Mario. Just crushed him like a Goomba there.
Selina Reyes: A gambit for sure. An effective one at that. I will be as foolish to be hit by that. No, she made seem unpredictable but I can read her like a book. It is not that interesting of a read either.
James Peters: And now she picks him up and rolls him back inside the ring! Wait a second here! Instead of going for the cover, Effy is making her way up onto the second rope! AND SHE COMES DOWN WITH ANOTHER DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! That was an absolutely devasting combination! This could be the end of the bout right here as she goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
Rich Russillo: NO! The shoulder of Lucas shoots up just before the three! That wasn’t enough to keep him down! McAvoy is definitely disappointed with that! She thought that she might have actually gotten the upset! You can see Ahren on the sidelines here yelling at her! He’s telling to put this one away right now! She nods and lines up her shot…waiting for Lucas to get in position! AND THEN SHE LOOKS FOR THAT STORYBOOK ENDING!
Persephone: Nope. Lucas jerks his big head out of the way before it connects. He springs back to his feet and wraps his arms around the neck of McAvoy. Sleeper Hold! Oh boy.
Selina Reyes: So close to victory, yet never meant to achieve it.
James Peters: Quite a predicament for McAvoy here as Lucas is practically carrying her while in this hold! I mean, she is lifted off the ground here and she’s flailing for the ropes! SHE MANAGES TO GET HER FOOT ON THE TOP AS SHE’S BEING SWUNG! LUCAS JUST TEARS HER AWAY AND KEEPS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! You have to wonder if there’s any chance that she’s going to escape! But wait a second…Ahren Fournier is now yelling at the referee! He turns around to address him! He should be paying attention to the competitors here, especially since this could be over any moment now!
Rich Russillo: MCAVOY BRINGS HER LEG BACK RIGHT INTO ADAM LUCAS’S FAMILY COJONES! He drops the hold and falls to a knee! That was a dirty trick to get out of that hold but it was an effective one! She immediately tries to take advantage taking hold of his arms! SHE CONNECTS WITH THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK POWERBOMB! That was an impressive maneuver right there! As he hits the ground, she then picks him up and takes her arm! HERE COMES THE CLIMAX! BUT AS SHE PULLS HIM FOR THE RIPCORD KNEE, HE THROWS HER UP FOR THE LEVEL UP!
James Peters: BUT SHE COUNTERS WITH THE HURRICARANA! Adam Lucas rolls straight into the corner! He manages to catch himself there and she runs right at him! SHE CATCHES HIM WITH A DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO THE DOME! He goes to fall out of it, but she shoves him back in! SHE THEN STARTS GETTING HIM WITH SOME HARD KICKS STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST! McAvoy is just going off here, kicking him over and over again! She then pulls him out of the corner and sends him into the ropes with the irish whip! HERE COMES PROTECT YA NECK!
Persephone: NO IT DOESN’T! LUCAS DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT AND GOES TO THE ROPES! HE COMES BACK WITH THE SPRINGBOARD FOREARM! Damn, he catches her right in the jaw! He then picks her up…GUT WRENCH SUPLEX! Lucas is far from done with this lunatic, dragging her towards the center of the ring and applying the Sharpshooter! THE LUCAS LOCK IS IN! Rough day for Effy.
Selina Reyes: She should do herself a favor and submit. It would save her some energy for Wicked Games. She will need all that she can get if she wants to stand a chance.
Rich Russillo: You can say that again! All of his weight is now situated on her lower back! This is extraordinarily painful! HE SITS DOWN AS LOW AS HE CAN GO! She is screaming out here, desperately trying to get to the ropes! AND NO WAY! She’s actually managing to drag herself towards the ropes! If she’s able to get to those ropes, then she can save herself! BUT LUCAS DOESN’T WAIT FOR THAT TO HAPPEN! HE RELEASES THE HOLD AND PICKS HER UP! SPINE BUSTER! And now he gets ready to line up his shot…WOKE! HE GETS RIGHT IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH THE PUNT KICK! COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
James Peters: HOW? Somehow, she’s still able to kick out even after all that! She knows what sort of doors it would open if she could beat Adam Lucas here! Lucas wants to slam those doors closed though…bringing her back to her feet! He makes his way onto the apron and aims! EQUALISER! HE GOES FOR THE BUCKSHOT LARIAT! BUT MCAVOY CATCHES HIM WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK BEFORE HE CAN GET HER! He’s absolutely stunned from the impact, so takes hold of him…BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Even after all the damage she’s taken this match, she is still digging down deep to lift up Lucas!
(Selina Reyes leans in, seeming much more invested in what’s going to happen next.)
Persephone: Could we finally see this one come to an end? Effy McAvoy brings Lucas back up to his feet! SHE GETS HIM WITH A KICK TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS RIBS…THEN A RIGHT HOOK TO KNOCK TO THE GROUND! And then she gets him with another running knee! He’s lucky to be married to a doctor, cause the cost of his brain damage is going to be enormous!
Rich Russillo: She now drags him towards the corner and rolls him onto his stomach! She’s makes her way up onto the rope and waits for him to stir! She couldn’t be doing what I think she is, is she? SHE GOES FOR A STORYBOOK ENDING OFF THE SECOND ROPE!
Selina Reyes: Perhaps she could be a worthy opponent after all. If only she can pull this off.
James Peters: BUT LUCAS MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT! McAvoy hits the floor and rolls, stopping herself just before she hits the other corner! She goes to turn back towards Lucas but he’s already back to his feet! HE MEETS HER IN THE CORNER WITH THE STINGER SPLASH AND LETS HER STUMBLE TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING! He then rushes towards the ropes and leaps! HERE COMES GENESIS! THE SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH COMES RIGHT ON MCAVOY!
Persephone: NO IT DOES NOT! MCAVOY CATCHES HIM WITH A SUPERKICK IN MID-AIR! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS PSYCHO WAS ABLE TO DO THAT! And now she takes hold of him…AND HITS THAT GOAT TROT! Look at her, making a show of it! And now she covers with a smile on her face! She thinks this is it!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-
Selina Reyes: Arrogance. And she shall pay for it. She should have taken advantage with one of her more lethal maneuvers. Instead of taunting her opponent like a child.
Rich Russillo: She looks livid here after that kick-out! She brings Lucas back to his feet and unleashes a flurry of strikes! JUST KICKS AND PUNCHES AND KNEES GALORE! SHE THEN GOES TO THE ROPES TO LOOK FOR THAT PROTECT YA NECK! BUT LUCAS SENDS HER UP INTO THE AIR! THEN HE CATCHES HER WITH THE CUTTER! THE NEXT LEVEL! This is one is definitely over now as he goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe as Adam Lucas immediately stands back up and over to the ref to have his hand raised.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…”THE NEXT LEVEL”…ADDDDAAAAMMMM LUUUCCCAAASSS!
Selina Reyes: Predictable result. Excuse me gentlemen.
Rich Russillo: I don’t know if there was anything predictable in that one! Effy McAvoy brought her A-Game tonight against Adam Lucas! There was even a few times where I thought she might have taken it! In the end though, Lucas connected with that TNL out of nowhere to secure the win!
(Adam Lucas takes his time to celebrate and then heads up the ramp. Effy McAvoy is left in the ring looking disappointed. But a smile comes back to her face as she looks up to see Selina Reyes in the ring with her.)
James Peters: Folks, Selina Reyes is there right now, staring down her opponent at Wicked Games! AND THE TWO ARE NOW BRAWLING INSIDE THE RING AS EFFY JUST CHARGED AT SELINA! THEY THROWING EVERYTHING FROM ELBOWS TO KNEES AT EACH OTHER HERE! MCAVOY UNLEASHES A KICK STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST OF REYES! REYES CUTS HER DOWN WITH A CHOP IN RESPONSE!
Rich Russillo: EFFY MCAVOY NOW WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND SHE JUST BEGINS THROWING HAYMAKERS AT SELINA REYES AS SELINA STRUGGLES TO DEFEND HERSELF!
Persephone: At least this one is going to end on an interesting note. I hope they kill each other.
James Peters: SELINA TURNS EFFY OVER, AND NOW IT’S HER TURN TO BEGIN THROWING SHOTS AT EFFY!
Rich Russillo: It seems like the officials don’t want anyone to get severely injured though, as they rush down to the ring to separate the two! BUT THEY’RE STILL GOING! THEY FORCE THEM APART BUT YOU CAN TELL THEY ARE STILL READY TO FIGHT! I can’t wait to see what happens when the bell rings at Wicked Games!
(The final shot is Effy McAvoy and Selina Reyes staring each other down as the officials hold them in their corners.)
(Promotional ad for Wicked Games, where Effy McAvoy faces Selina Reyes.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, and ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies hits. The fans in attendance begin to cheer as the camera pans over towards the stage, and before long Ms. Extreme is seen storming out to the stage. Ms. Extreme is holding a microphone in her hand, and she wastes no time heading down the ramp. As the camera gets a shot of her face, it’s clear that she’s still not happy aftr everything that’s happened between her and Dr. Bethany Blue.)
James Peters: Ms. Extreme is on her way to the ring, and I’d say she has one hell of a match coming up at Wicked Games as she’ll be going up against Dr. Bethany Blue!
Rich Russillo: This is a match between two former Universal Women’s Champions, but beyond that this is a match that clearly has become personal after the last few weeks.
Persephone: Hopefully that means someone dies at Wicked Games. If not, this was a waste of time.
(Ms. Extreme enters the ring, and before long her entrance music begins to fade out. Immediately following this, Ms. Extreme begins to speak.)
Ms. Extreme: Dr. Bethany Blue is gonna wish she never stepped into a wrestling ring once this is over.
(Hearing this causes more cheers to come from the crowd, but Ms. Extreme doesn’t remain silent for very long as she begins to speak once again after a few seconds.)
Ms. Extreme: I’m not sure who she thinks she is and why she ever believed she could just do whatever she wants, but that’s not how this works. This isn’t her show to run, and I’m not about to be pushed around by anybody. Bethany thought she could disrespect me and that ended with security having to rush out and save her. Bethany thought she could take me out for good with that attack but it wasn’t even enough to stop me from winning my last match. Bethany doesn’t know the first thing about me, and I told her that from the very start. I warned her that this wouldn’t end well for her and she didn’t listen, so what happens to her at Wicked Games is on her. I’m going to tear her apart next week. I’ve been waiting for the chance to do this, and once Wicked Games comes around she’ll have nowhere to run. She wanted a challenge, but she’s gonna get a lot more than that at Wicked Games. She’s not gonna be walking out of this match the s-
(Before Ms. Extreme could finish speaking, ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits. The fans in attendance immediately begin to boo loudly as Dr. Bethany Blue begins to make her way out to the stage. Bethany is also holding a microphone, and she doesn’t look any happier than Ms. Extreme, who is in the ring staring directly at her. While annoyed, Ms. Extreme waits as Dr. Bethany Blue makes her way to the ring.)
James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue is on her way to the ring, and honestly I hope security is on standby at this point. Anything could happen between these two.
Rich Russillo: That’s true. We’ve already seen some brutal fights between these two. The last thing we need is for something to happen right before Wicked Games.
Persephone: Really? If you ask me it’d be a waste of time for nothing to happen.
(Dr. Bethany Blue makes her way into the ring, immediately beginning to speak as she walks up to Ms. Extreme.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Don’t you get tired of constantly making the exact same promises to these people over and over? Do you really think this match is going to end how you want it to, Camille? I’ve been on the receiving end of too many of your attacks now, and I am NOT about to let you get away with it. I’m tired of you. I’m tired of seeing your face, I’m tired of hearing your voice, and right now the one thing I want is to get rid of you and make this brand just a bit better. Camille I don’t think you understand what’s going to happen at Wicked Games, so I’ll clear this up for you. At Wicked Games, you’re not going to defeat me. Instead, I am going to give you what you deserve after these last few weeks. If you thought being hurt so badly that you shouldn’t have even been cleared to compete last week was bad, then I can’t wait to see how you feel after Wicked Games once you’re in no condition to get back in the ring anytime soon.
Ms. Extreme: Bethany, I’m not afraid of you. I don’t care what it is you think you’re going to do. I warned you from the very start what was going to happen and you didn’t listen, so you’re the last person that needs to whine about what I did, especially because Wicked Games is gonna be a whole lot worse. I don’t regret any of those attacks. I don’t even regret being attacked by you a few weeks ago, because that was you digging your own grave. Wicked Games is going to be one of the worst nights of your entire career, and it’s gonna be that way because you just couldn’t help yourself. Personally, I can’t wait. I can’t wait to have the opportunity to destroy you. I can’t wait to be able to make my last few attacks look like nothing. I don’t really care about you constantly reminding me of my old losses anymore, Bethany. Say what you want about me. None of those losses will distract me from what I plan to do to you next week.
(The fans begin to cheer, but Bethany doesn’t look impressed with Ms. Extreme. After a moment, she begins to speak once more.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Then what are you going to do once you fail? You say you don’t care about those losses anymore, but if you actually learned from them you’d have known better than to get yourself into this match. This isn’t like your match against TLA or the Brand Warfare match. There’s nothing on the line here, and you won’t have the benefit of being able to just walk out of this match and brush off the loss. This is going to be a whole lot worse, because to be honest Camille hurting you is all I want to do right now. I’m not interested in just picking up another victory, especially when you’re not even that great of a challenge. You can say what you want now about not feeling any regret for these last few weeks, but I’m going to change that at Wicked Games. Camille, if I were you I wouldn’t get too confident. You never stood a chance in this match to begin with, but you went and made matters worse for yourself. Soon enough, Candice is going to realize she had it easy back at Territorial Invasion.
(This causes boos to come from the crowd, and there’s a brief staredown in the middle of the ring between the two Wicked Games opponents. While there’s still a lot of tension between the two as both women clearly want to hurt each other, Ms. Extreme eventually begins to speak once again.)
Ms. Extreme: I’m glad we’re on the same page, Bethany. You’re not the only one looking forward to this match, and you’re definitely not the only one who plans to be the only person walking out of it. Personally I’ve been waiting for this ever since you decided to walk up to me and Candice just for the sake of bragging about your win at Territorial Invasion, and if I’m remembering this correctly, you didn’t even accept my challenge at first. You tried to get out of this and wouldn’t agree to face me until you realized that there was no way for you to escape this match, so what’s there for me to be afraid of? You made me bleed a few weeks ago, you injected me with that syringe, but none of that matters to me. Wicked Games is going to be an entirely different story, and once this is over you’re going to realize that I was the wrong one for you to mess with. You were better off continuing to refuse to face me than doing what you did a few weeks ago, because this is going to end horribly for you.
Dr. Bethany Blue: You don’t actually believe that. You’re not a threat, Camille. We’ve been through this enough times now to-
Ms. Extreme: Shut up. You’re not going to keep repeating yourself about this. You don’t need to think I’m a threat to you, Bethany. The only thing you’re accomplishing is giving me even more reason to tear you apart at Wicked Games and shut you up for good.
Dr. Bethany Blue: I’m not going to lie just to make you feel better about yourself, Camille. I’m telling you the truth, and if you’d just listen then this match wouldn’t have had to happen to begin with. You pushed things this far though, and because of that you’re going to suffer one of the worst losses of your entire career. You have nobody to blame but yourself for what’s about to happen next week, and I’m going to enjoy every bit of it.
Ms. Extreme: We don’t have to wait until next week.
Dr. Bethany Blue: You don’t want to do this to yourself.
Ms. Extreme: Are you sure about that?
Dr. Bethany Blue: Just don’t say I didn’t warn you when-
???: STOP! Don’t lay a hand on each other!
(Both women stop speaking, before turning towards the stage. After a few seconds, Eden Sinclair is seen beginning to walk out to the stage. She is holding a microphone in her hand, and doesn’t look too impressed seeing how heated the back and forth between these two has become. Seeing the tension between the two inside of the ring, Eden remains on the stage as she begins to speak.)
Eden Sinclair: Wicked Games is only one week away, and the last thing we want is for anything to cause us to have to cancel any of the matches because neither of you were in any condition to compete. We’ve already had to deal with you attacking each other every single week even after you two agreed to face each other. Are you two seriously not capable of waiting just one more week before you try to kill each other?
(Ms. Extreme and Dr. Bethany Blue look at each other for a moment, tensions still running high. They turn their attention back to Eden Sinclair, and she continues to speak.)
Eden Sinclair: Anyways, I can see that this has become a very personal match and it’s obvious that if we allow you two to face each other in a normal singles contest, things will likely spiral out of control and result in the match being called off. I don’t think anyone wants that, and we definitely don’t intend to let a match between former World Champions like this end prematurely when you two clearly intend to bring everything you have to this match. With that being said, I think it’s only right that we give you two the opportunity to settle your differences with each other WITHOUT this getting in the way of our show, so I’m going to do the two of you a favor by giving you what you want and altering your match next week. You two will still face each other at Wicked Games, only now this will be a STRETCHER MATCH!
(This causes a loud reaction to come from the fans, who are excited by the added stipulation to this match. Once the fans quiet down, Eden continues.)
Eden Sinclair: If you two want to hurt each other, you’ll have all the freedom to do as you please at Wicked Games. Just wait until next week.
(The camera pans back to the ring, and Ms. Extreme is the first to speak up.)
Ms. Extreme: That works for me, but I hope you know what you just did, Eden. You’re gonna be down a roster member next week.
(A smirk appears on the face of Dr. Bethany Blue as she begins to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I hope you don’t actually think you’ll be walking out of that match, Camille. This was the worst case scenario for you. It’ll be nice watching them take you away on that stretcher.
(Ms. Extreme turns towards Bethany, and Eden Sinclair just shakes her head before beginning to head to the back. There’s a brief staredown between the two, before Ms. Extreme begins to speak once more.)
Ms. Extreme: You can day whatever you want for now. I’ll be wiping that smile off your face next week.
(Ms. Extreme stops speaking, and the two Elitists stare at each other in the center of the ring as the fans loudly cheer.)
James Peters: This is bound to be a heated match at Wicked Games. This becoming a Stretcher Match definitely changes things, but I’m still not so sure who I’d say will walk out with the win!
Rich Russillo: It’s definitely going to be a tough call, and it won’t be an easy night for either woman as they’ve both made themselves very clear. They want to hurt each other next week.
Persephone: Good. I definitely don’t want to see them wrestle, so this is an improvement.
(There is one more shot of the staredown between Ms. Extreme and Dr. Bethany Blue in the center of the ring, with both women sharing a similar focused look on their faces as they both appear to be ready for Wicked Games. After this, the camera begins to fade away from ringside.)
(The camera cuts to a wide shot of the ABHA Arena, and the crowd pops as “Gloria” by Laura Branigan plays, causing the camera filter to slowly turn black and white.)
James Peters: You hear the music, so you know what that means! Bea Valentine is on her way out here, and I cannot wait to hear her comments on House of Glass last night.
Rich Russillo: Heartbreaking defeat for both her and Michael Machina, having come up short in their match against Fire and Ice, aka Raven Roberts and Rex McAllistar.
Persephone: Ugh.
James Peters: Rex would use skewers, and stab them into Michael Machina’s skull, ensuring the victory.
Rich Russillo: Worst part is: Bea Valentine had to watch it all unfold.
James Peters: Speaking of, where is Bea Valentine?
(“Gloria” has been playing for a while now, but still no signs of Bea Valentine, and the song fades out briefly before starting back up from the beginning. This time, Bea Valentine sulks her way onto the stage area, being consoled by her butler, Cornelius. Bea Valentine assures him that she can do this on her own, and Cornelius watches from the stage with worry as she saunters down the ramp. Bea Valentine looks a mess. Her makeup is smeared, most likely from crying, and she can’t even bring herself to lift her head high, hanging it low the entire time.)
Rich Russillo: To answer your question, James, there is Bea Valentine.
Persephone: God, she looks a mess. In other words, what’s new?
James Peters: Bea Valentine appears to be taking last night’s defeat hard. You gotta feel for her…
Persephone: I don’t.
Rich Russillo: Well, what matters is that Bea Valentine dust herself off, and move forward. She lost. It’s not the end of the world, ya know?
(Bea Valentine goes up the steps, and enters the ring before walking over to the right hand side, retrieving a microphone from a stagehand ringside. “Gloria” by Laura Branigan fades in the background, and Bea walks to the center of the ring, wiping a few tears that come trickling down before taking a deep breath, and speaking into the microphone.)
Bea Valentine: You’ll have to excuse me as… as I’m going through a bit of a hard time… but I’ll do my best in order to work through this, so that… so that I can get my point across. I promise, it’s important, and pertains to my career here in Elite Answers Wrestling. Lately, my track record hasn’t been stellar. Ever since my… unfortunate defeat at the hands of KASAI for the Specialists Championship… I’ve been a shell of my former self. There’s been a void left in me, and can only be filled by Gloria. Perhaps another Championship I’ve had my eyes on… Such as Milli Banks’ Universal Women’s Championship.
Bea Valentine: But I’ve lacked the momentum necessary to even get a crack at it. I have not one singles victory under my belt this season, so that’s out of the question, and I’ve been left to ponder. Ponder where it all went for me. You won’t believe this, but at one point, I had a future. A very bright one. I was on top of the world, I was a shining star, I was deemed “the future” of Elite Answers Wrestling, but all that has gone away. No longer am I a shining star, I have been reduced to a fading one. I am far, far, FAR from my prime. Washed at the ripe age of 22…after one year, my career has spiraled.
Bea Valentine: It’s gotten to the point where evolution has passed me by. It’s one thing to becoming up short against former Champions, and established veterans in the locker room, but I’m fairing terrible against the new crop of talent, one being Diamond Dixon. Diamond Dixon hasn’t been around for longer than a cup of coffee, yet even SHE was able to defeat me.
(Bea Valentine fights back the tears, getting choked up as she remiscenes on what was of her career, and how far it’s fallen since then, but stays strong.)
Bea Valentine: Though, it hasn’t been all bad. I’ve managed to make a few friends. Friends in the form of my beloved, Ashlynn Quinn.
(The crowd boo at the mere mention of Quinn’s name, who has been banned from the arena tonight, because word got round of her and Candice Blair’s plans for a beauty contest at Wicked Games.)
Bea Valentine: :picard: Ashlynn, it’s been brought to my attention that you’ve been banned from the arena tonight, but know that I’ve appreciated you having my back, just as I’ve had yours. At Wicked Games, you have my full support against that scrubber, Candice Blair. You will own her both in and out the ring, and there is not a doubt in my mind about that. It’s… it’s a shame I won’t be there in person to see it.
Persephone: What is this bitch talking about? She’s a Voltage Elitist, there’s nothing to stop her from being there.
James Peters: With Bea Valentine, it’s always hard to tell…
Bea Valentine: However, there is one more person I’d like to acknowledge, that being Mikey… who would’ve thought that this unlikely partnership would form? I’ve appreciated your recent efforts to uplift me, but it’s too late. I’m a lost cause. I’m washed beyond repair. That, you’ve opened my eyes to, but last night… last night, my eyes were open to simply how cruel the wrestling world can be. Last night… I stood on the sidelines, and watched helplessly as my dearest Mikey… sweet, precious Mikey… was skewered before my very eyes! The horror… the anguish I experienced are hard to put into words!
(Bea Valentine sniffles.)
Bea Valentine: It was as if time stood still, and I was powerless to stop the madness. Oh, the tragedy of it all!
(Bea clutches at her heart, and is shaking her head in disbelief, tears streaming down her face. Bea’s done a decent job at keeping it all together for the cameras, but at having to relive what Michael Machina went through last night, the waterworks have started up once again, and she’s unable to hold them back this time. With this, Bea Valentine seems unable to continue, and Cornelius comes running down to the ring with tissues in hand.)
Persephone: Oh, brother… gimme a break.
James Peters: Persephone, this is clearly an emotional time for Bea Valentine.
Persephone: When is it NOT an emotional time for this bitch?! :noah:
James Peters: Don’t act like you’ve never showed emotion before either.
Persephone: That’s different. I’ve actually had reason to. The love of my life was drafted to another show.
James Peters: :mjpls:
(Cornelius hops up on the apron, and extends his hand for Bea Valentine to take a tissue, which she soon does, using said tissue to wipe her tears away as she was ugly crying in the center of the ring. Bea Valentine blows her nose into the tissue, which the microphone picks up. Cornelius drops off the apron, and sends moral support Bea Valentine’s direction ringside as she pulls it together.
Bea Valentine: Cornelius, you’re too kind… the best butler a woman could ask for. But where was I?
(Then it comes back to Bea Valentine like a lightbulb.)
Bea Valentine: I cannot, in good conscience, continue this… this savage art. My heart simply can’t take it anymore! No more broken dreams, no more shattered spirits. I, Bea Valentine, must bid you all adieu.
(The crowd reacts with shock as Bea Valentine once again dabs the tears streaming down her face with the worn out tissue.)
Bea Valentine: Yes, darlings… I am retiring from this cruel and unforgiving world of professional wrestling. I shall no longer grace this ring with my brilliance, my elegance, my beauty. From this day forth, Bea Valentine shall be but a memory… a glittering star that burned too bright, only to be extinguished by the brutal nature of this… savage business. So, my darlings… I must take my final bow.
(Bea bows her head before looking up one last time.)
Bea Valentine: Farewell, my loves. I shall miss you all… terribly.
(The crowd is left stunned and confused as “Gloria” by Laura Branigan blares throughout the arena again, and Bea Valentine slides out through the bottom rope. First, she starts marching, then full blown jogging up the ramp, overcome with various emotion, causing Cornelius to chase after her. The camera cuts over to the commentary team, who are equally stunned and shocked as all of us. Well, except for Persephone. She doesn’t care.)
James Peters: Wait. Am I hearing this correctly? Did Bea Valentine just… retire?
Rich Russillo: I think she did, Rich, and… I’m not sure what to make of it. Why? Why throw your career away like this?
Persephone: Good riddance. I won’t miss her whining and complaining.
James Peters: Oh, cmon, Persephone… Bea Valentine’s undergone a rough patch since the loss of her Specialists Championship, but I’ve remained optimistic, and thought she’d get back on the horse eventually. I… I never thought it’d come to this.
Persephone: Boohoo. The show must go on, remember?
James Peters: Yeah, I guess you’re right. Bea Valentine, I hope to see you back one day. If not, enjoy life in retirement.
(Each member of the commentary team looks toward the camera, having wrapped giving their thoughts before the Voltage logo flashes, and fades elsewhere…)
(Promotional ad for Wicked Games, where Michael Machina and Methuselah face the Jaded Hearts for the Unified Tag Team Championships.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns from a brief commercial break, as the fans in attendance tonight are met by the sounds of ‘True Love’ by CFO$ which begins to play through the speakers of the ABHA Arena. There’s a loud reaction as the camera then goes over to the stage to reveal the Unified Tag Team Champions, with The Jaded Hearts making their way out from the backstage area. Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade look as confident as ever, and in the face of some tough adversity, seem to be unwavering in their resolve as they begin to make their way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!! KASSIDY HEART AND SIENNA JADE… THE JADED HEARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well we know The Jaded Hearts have been a fixture on Sunday Night Voltage these past couple of weeks, paying close attention to the Tag Team Turmoil tournament to see who they will be facing at Wicked Games in just a week. We found out last week that it would be the team of Michael Machina and Methuselah, two Elitists who have been on a tear since their formation and certainly sent one hell of a statement at the expense of the Champions.
James Peters: Machina would take both Kassidy and Sienna down with a ‘Bullet From Hell’ Spear, much to the surprise of Methuselah whom we know is closely associated with Kassidy Heart for obvious reasons. Heading into this match, it’s certainly interesting to see the dynamic that both teams are going to have and, most importantly, how it’s all going to play out. Will we see new Tag Team Champions? That remains to be seen. But right now, on the go-home show, The Jaded Hearts look to give their thoughts before it all comes to a head.
Persephone: Why don’t we just have a repeat of last week? Machina absolutely obliterating them would certainly be more exciting than listening to what they have to say.
Rich Russillo: (Whispering) Don’t be too loud…
Persephone: Shut up.
(The Jaded Hearts make their way into the ring, as both of them take their titles and raise them into the air under a bright spotlight. The crowd continues to show how they feel toward the Champions, as they both make their way over and take microphones from the ringside area. Then, ‘True Love’ begins to come to a close, with Kassidy and Sienna wasting absolutely zero time as they begin to speak.)
Kassidy Heart: I can’t say I’m very happy about what happened last week. :francis: Maybe it’s just me, but I expected Daddygawd’s pet project to have a little more manners, don’t you think?
Sienna Jade: God, the audacity of some people, but I guesssssssssss I’ll go ahead and give them some form of credit. GAWD X MACHINA, as they like to call themselves, went ahead and won the entire tournament as our esteemed Chairman promised. 😁 Though I can admit that I’m not really surprised at the same time. They were already walking in as favorites, and seen by many in the tournament as the team to look out for. They lived up to their word, and now they’re going to have a shot at our titles come Wicked Games. However, despite all of that, I don’t believe our stance changes. When the time comes, it’s The Jaded Hearts who are going to get the last laugh.
Kassidy Heart: People want to believe that certain biases are going to get in the way of our goal, well I certainly don’t believe that to be the case. Personally, the masochist in me relishes the thought of Daddygawd and I doing what we must upon each other.
Sienna Jade: :roman:
Kassidy Heart: But along with that, Sienna and I made a promise that absolutely nothing would get in the way of defending these Tag Team Championships. It’s our deepest desire as a team to make this the most impactful and meaningful reign of our careers, and while it’s already extremely close to that, getting a win over Methuselah and Michael Machina would only sweeten the deal for us and our march toward greatness. Besides, we’re already the greatest tag team that this company has ever seen, how hard can that be?
(Kassidy smirks as Sienna nods her head in agreement, with both continuing on from there.)
Sienna Jade: One thing that we have established on this journey is the fact that singles accomplishments are so miniscule in a situation like this one. It’s so hard to use someone like Methuselah as a benchmark when he’s incomparable in Elite Answers Wrestling, and in turn that warps the perception of everything around him and makes him an odds-on favorite for every match that he’s in, we’d be stupid not to acknowledge that. But as a team, he was just thrust together with the likes of Michael Machina. While most of the time that’s just about enough, against The Jaded Hearts that has never been the case. Fire & Ice is the most recent example off the top of my head, they certainly tried, and they were adamant on saying that their singles accomplishments elevated their presence in the tag team division further, but we all know how that panned out.
Kassidy Heart: We can’t blame any of you for thinking that this might be our undoing, but frankly that’s a stupid notion regardless. :mjlol: Try as you might, this is the same situation that we’ve been placed in time after time again where people are so eager to try and bring us down, so much so that it blinds them from the truth. If I had the choice, I’d give Daddygawd everything, but he and I both know that this one has to be earned. In all his glory he is going to make sure that he fights for it like the absolutely perfect man that he is, and I’m going to do the same.
Sienna Jade: But I’m sure you’ve heard enough of us. I’m sure all of you expected the mighty team of MACHINA X GAWD to make their way out here and confront us face-to-face, and thankfully that’s exactly why we’re out here ourselves. So right now, we’d like to call them out to the ring, and they can tell us themselves exactly why they deserve to take our Unified Tag Team Championships, even though we both know that’s not going to happen.
(Sienna chuckles as both members of The Jaded Hearts lower their microphones. They have their eyes on the stage as they, along with the crowd in attendance, wait patiently for the arrival of the winners of the Tag Team Turmoil tournament. But after some time… absolutely nothing.)
Rich Russillo: Well uh, Michael Machina and Methuselah don’t seem to be very eager to make their way out here. :lupe:
Persephone: Maybe they’re just not here, good, I didn’t want to hear them anyway. More so Kassidy and Methuselah’s definition of “flirting.” Yuck.
James Peters: Well it doesn’t seem like The Jaded Hearts are very pleased about it either, but it also looks like they’re being flagged over by a stagehand to talk this over.
(Kassidy and Sienna make their way over to the edge of the ring, as a stagehand is seen talking to them very briefly.)
Stagehand: (Off-Mic) I got word that they’re not here tonight, I apologize for the inconvenience.
Kassidy Heart: (Off-Mic) That’s bullshit, I came here tonight with one of them. They’re here.
Sienna Jade: I wonder who. :francis: Let’s go, we can probably find them backstage. It’s probably what they want anyway.
(Sienna rolls her eyes as both members of The Jaded Hearts roll out of the ring, making their way up the ramp and back toward the backstage area while the crowd continues to murmur in confusion, wondering what’s going to happen next.)
Rich Russillo: Well it looks like we’re taking the action backstage, as Kassidy and Sienna don’t seem to be very satisfied at leaving it at that, they’re both looking to hunt down their Wicked Games opponents and have a few words with them.
Persephone: Now they’re pushing it, I’m getting really frustrated right now.
(The camera follows The Jaded Hearts to the backstage area, as they storm past Gorilla Position to the main hallway. Kassidy, after some time, stops Sienna as she turns to her.)
Kassidy Heart: You find Machina. I’ll take care of Daddygawd.
Sienna Jade: Is that really the best idea, I think I should find Methuselah-
(Before Sienna can finish her sentence, Kassidy runs off, leaving Sienna to sigh as she shakes her head. Before long she turns around and goes the other way, as Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade to a brief commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for “Baby’s First World Championship” featuring EAW World Champion Jake Smith. Learn how to properly take care and nurture a child courtesy of a very responsible adult who does very responsible things.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show the backstage area of the ABHA Arena, with the camera focusing on one-half of the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions Sienna Jade as she’s seen making her way through the halls. It seems like she’s given up on her search of one Michael Machina, as she seems very disgruntled at the moment, shaking her head in disappointment. She stops at their locker room and opens the door as she makes her way inside.)
Sienna Jade: Hey, I couldn’t find him. Any luck on your end-
(Sienna stops in place as the camera goes over to reveal that Kassidy Heart has indeed found Methuselah, as both of them are so focused on making out with each other that they never even noticed Sienna entering in the first place. She has wide eyes as she looks in bewilderment.)
Sienna Jade: I’ll… keep looking…
(Sienna shakes her head as she turns around and makes her way out of the room, allowing the violent makeout session to continue while silently closing the door. She sighs as she turns, only to be met by…)
Michael Machina: Well, you found me.
(None other than Michael Machina is seen standing in front of Sienna, looking down at her with a smirk on his face, crossing his arms while he does so.)
Michael Machina: Don’t be fooled by my partner, I showed both of you last week that we’re deathly serious about winning these titles. Nothing is going to get in the way of that.
Sienna Jade: The same can be said for us. Do you really think that your efforts are going to be enough to reward you at Wicked Games?
Michael Machina: It was enough to win this tournament. We don’t even need to explain ourselves to you, the beauty about a team like us is that it’s already self-explanatory just how much damage we’re gonna be able to do to the entire tag team division given the opportunity. We’ve already gone through every single piece of competition here on Voltage, and we’re not going to stop just because you’re The Jaded Hearts.
Sienna Jade: That’s cute, I really appreciate the confidence that you have. But we’re nothing like anything you’ve faced before. Methuselah might know what to expect, but you certainly don’t. We know exactly what you are and we know that while you’re a star, I don’t think anyone can deny that, you’re still green and you still have flaws that have compromised you in the past. None of you are going to intimidate us, because frankly, we had nothing to be intimidated about in the first place.
Michael Machina: Well I’m here to warn you to be careful what you wish for. You may think that you have us all figured out, but trust me, you ain’t see nothing yet. In fact, nobody has when it comes to me, you could say that I’m quite unpredictable. I haven’t reached my peak as an Elitist yet and I think you know that yourself. So I’d tread carefully, you never know where your words might bring you. We might just end The Jaded Hearts as you know it.
(Machina chuckles as he turns around and makes his way out of the scene. The camera focuses on Sienna, who doesn’t look very happy about the change, shaking her head as she grips her title in her hand. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, then begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(The camera returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing with a micas she is ready to begin the introductions for tonight’s main event match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is a TAG TEAM MATCH and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernandes starts playing as the duo of Xander Payne and Limmy Monaghan enter the arena to cheers from the crowd. Following the duo is the Hardcore Champion Cameron Ella Ava as the three head to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making their way to the ring. Being accompanied to the ring by the Hardcore Champion CAMERON ELLA AVA! At a total combined weight of 489 pounds, here is the team of “THE ACE” LIMMY MONAGHAN AND XANDER PAYNE!
James Peters: Here comes a trio who have joined together in the face of a common enemy that is the British Invasion as Limmy and Xander get ready for tag team action.
Persephone: A whore, A fatass, and a stringy haired screwball walk into an arena and do you know who cares? NOBODY!
Rich Russillo: These three have a Trios match against the British Invasion at Wicked Games, but tonight Limmy and Xander have their work cut out for them against an up and coming duo.
(Xander and Limmy enter the ring and take their respective corner as Cameron takes a place at ringside. Seconds later, the sounds of “Catch Me If You Can” by Runblebee starts to play as the crowd boos the entrance of Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko. They look at each other and nod as they head to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing their opponents! At a total combined weight of 427 pounds! Here is the team of “THE FLAW OF THE WORLD” AKARI KIYOKO AND “THE REBORN SON” DAMIEN KUTCHER!
Rich Russillo: These two joined forces under the idea of having something in common and they made an impact last week on Voltage.
Persephone: Why? Because they are both losers and can’t hold a candle to the talent that is my Luis De La Rosa.
James Peters: It’s not that! I can understand their frustration, but I do like how they attacked Chiyo Gedo and then Scotty Connor last week as well. There are better ways to make a statement and it could happen if they pull off the victory against two former World Champions. Can they do it? We’re about to find out.
(Akari and Damien enter the ring and take an opposite corner all while locking eyes with Xander and Limmy as the music fades off. Seconds later, the referee checks all four competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The sound of the bell means that this tag team main event is underway and both teams are ready to get down to business as it looks like Damien Kutcher will be starting this match off with Limmy Monaghan.
Persephone: This looks absolutely painful. Let’s just get this shit over with so I can move on with my life.
Rich Russillo: Damien and Limmy lock up, but it looks like Damien gets the early advantage with a side headlock, but he doesn’t hold it for long as Limmy is able to get free and counter Damien with a hammerlock BEFORE DAMIEN GRABS LIMMY BY THE NECK AND SNAPMARES HIM OVER–
Persephone: But Limmy lands on his feet. Whoop de do for him.
James Peters: Limmy throws a spinning back kick to the gut to double Damien over before hitting the ropes. Limmy with the rebound AND DAMIEN COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP–
Rich Russillo: LIMMY IS ABLE TO LAND ON HIS FEET AS HE TURNS AROUND AND HITS DAMIEN IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A FOREARM! That shot sends Damien stumbling forward.
James Peters: Limmy grabs Damien back and gets him in position before LIFTING DAMIEN UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX, BUT DAMIEN IS ABLE ROLL BACK AND LAND ON HIS FEET!
Persephone: I guess we are getting the boring crap out of the way, but Limmy turns around AND DAMIEN CATCHES THAT WEIRDO IN THE FACE WITH A BIG BOOT! Good for him! He did something right for once in his life.
Rich Russillo: Limmy is down off the boot and that is a way for Damien to get the advantage in the match as he grabs Limmy and lifts him back to his feet and whips him to the corner. Damien quickly follows suit AND CATCHES LIMMY WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
James Peters: Limmy is still in the corner AND DAMIEN FIRES A BACKHAND CHOP ACROSS LIMMY’S CHEST! GOOD GAWD DID YOU HEAR THAT CHOP?
Persephone: Sadly I did. I also have to listen to you two idiots making it sound more dangerous than it actually did. Shut up, people.
Rich Russillo: While Persephone was bitching about us doing our job, Damien fired off a few more backhanded chops to Limmy as Akari reaches out for the tag.
(TAG!)
Persephone: Oh goody. The other rookie loser is now in the match. They are double teaming on Limmy, which is always entertaining to see. Now that stupid referee is starting a count. I hate referees sometimes.
James Peters: DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE BY DAMIEN AND AKARI! Now Damien leaves the ring and it’s Akari Kiyoko on the attack as he brings Limmy to his feet and whips him to the ropes.
Rich Russillo: Limmy comes back AND HE RUNS INTO THE SPINNING BACKHAND FROM AKARI KIYOKO! NICE SHOT BUT LIMMY IS STILL ON HIS FEET! Limmy tries for another spinning backhand–
James Peters: LIMMY CATCHES THE BACKHAND AND LIFTS AKARI IN THE AIR BEFORE COUNTERING WITH A BACK SUPLEX! AKARI DROPPED ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD THERE!
Persephone: There’s nothing up there to hurt. If there was, this match would be already over because these idiots would be trying to end these matches as fast as they possibly can. Like how Limmy is doing now as he picks up Akari and slamming him back down to the mat.
Rich Russillo: This is what the team of Kutcher and Kiyoko needs to watch out for because Limmy and Xander have too big of an experience advantage. They need to try and be one step ahead at any time they can.
James Peters: We are watching that right now as Limmy brings Akari back to his feet and whips him into his team’s corner BEFORE HE STARTS THROWING THOSE MARTIAL ARTS STYLE KICKS INTO AKARI’S RIBS BEFORE HE REACHES FOR THE TAG!
(TAG!)
Persephone: Now Xander Payne is in the match. I wonder if they reinforced the ring because of Xander Payne being in the match. He’s in the ring while Limmy exits the ring. Seems to be strictly business for the veteran team… not that I mind. It just means that they hopefully end the match quickly.
Rich Russillo: Thank you, Persephone. Xander is in the ring and he pulls Akari from the corner AND GRABS HIM BY THE WAIST BEFORE TOSSING HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING WITH THAT OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!
Persephone: Hmph. Xander has enough belly to call that a belly to belly to belly suplex. Alright. That’s my last joke for now. Let’s get back to calling the match.
James Peters: I highly doubt that was the last one but Damien was trying to tag back into the match, BUT XANDER PULLS AKARI BACK TOWARDS HIM AND CATCHES AKARI WITH THE BELL CLAP!
Rich Russillo: Akari is holding his head in pain after the bell clap AND XANDER FOLLOWS UP WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE BACK OF AKARI’S HEAD AND TAKES HIM DOWN TO THE MAT!
James Peters: Xander has always had that vicious streak about him and we are seeing that again tonight as Xander grabs Akari by the legs and puts his head under the ropes BEFORE HE FALLS BACK–
Persephone: DECAPITATOR BY XANDER PAYNE! Of course it’s a misleading name because his head is still attached to his neck. Such lies in this business sometimes.
Rich Russillo: AKARI’S NECK AND THROAT CAUGHT THE BOTTOM ROPE OFF THE DECAPITATOR as Xander pulls him away from the ropes and stacks him up in the middle of the ring for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWW–
James Peters: AKARI KICKS OUT OFF THE NEAR FALL! Xander is in his element right now taking apart his opposition just like how he, Limmy, and Cameron will be doing the same thing at Wicked Games against the British Invasion.
Persephone: I can’t tell you how excited I am for that. Six stupid, skanky dumbasses who will never be able to hold a candle to my Luis. But if they all kill each other, then I guess I can tolerate it.
Rich Russillo: As we get back to the match, Xander grabs Akari and lifts him up FOR THE MICHINOKU DRIVER, BUT AKARI MANAGES TO SLIDE OFF XANDER’S SHOULDER TO LAND BEHIND HIM AND COUNTER WITH A BELL CLAP OF HIS OWN!
Persephone: That won’t sit well. Because sharing is not caring when it comes to anything. They don’t like seeing their opposition use their own moves against it. Xander will get over it. It’s not like he stole his food or anything.
James Peters: I knew you weren’t done with the jokes, but Xander isn’t able to turn around quick enough as AKARI JUMPS ONTO XANDER’S SHOULDERS AND FLIPS BACK FOR THE POISONRANA!
Rich Russillo: AKARI SPIKES XANDER’S HEAD INTO THE MAT AS XANDER BOUNCES BACK ONTO HIS FEET AND AKARI FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A DISCUS ELBOW TO THE FACE!
(TAG!)
James Peters: Damien tags back into the match AS AKARI DELIVERS A HEADBUTT BEFORE LEAVING THE RING! Xander is backed into the corner AND DAMIEN DELIVERS A BACKHAND CHOP TO THE CHEST!
Persephone: That was kind of funny to watch. That chop looked like it had a ripple effect. Almost like watching low tide or a whirlpool in the ocean.
Rich Russillo: Will you stop?!? Xander is still in the corner as Damien climbs up on the second rope as HE STARTS DELIVERING THE PUNCHES IN THE CORNER! NOW THE CROWD JOINS IN!
Crowd: 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6–
James Peters: Xander uses his power advantage to pull Damien out of the corner and to the center of the ring before letting Damien flip backwards onto his feet–
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHA! THESE ROOKIES ARE SO STUPID! Xander doubles him over… don’t breathe in. He probably smells like rotten cheeseburgers, but he hooks Damien’s arm and lifts him up–
Rich Russillo: HE DROPS TO HIS KNEES AND PLANTS DAMIEN WITH THE KNEELING TIGER BOMB BEFORE HE STACKS UP DAMIEN FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHH—
Persephone: He kicked out. What a shock!
James Peters: BUT XANDER GRABS DAMIEN’S LEGS AND TURNS THE TIGER BOMB INTO A BOSTON CRAB!! SUBMISSION APPLIED IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! THE REFEREE IS RIGHT THERE TO SEE IF DAMIEN GIVES IT UP!
Rich Russillo: Look in the corner! Akari is on the top rope AND HE LEAPS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND HITS A MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF XANDER’S HEAD AND THAT BREAKS THE SUBMISSION!
James Peters: Limmy is trying to get into the ring to get Akari out of the ring, but the referee is right there and trying to get Limmy out of the ring and that gives Akari enough time to get back to his corner.
Persephone: A little bit of rule bending never hurt anybody, but nobody can do it with the finesse like Luis De La Rosa.
Rich Russillo: Of course he’s the new standard. The referee is still with Limmy as Damien brings Xander back to his feet and whips him to his corner–
James Peters: AKARI WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE BACK OF XANDER’S HEAD BEFORE GRABS HOLD OF XANDER KEEPING HIM IN THE CORNER!
Persephone: Be careful where you touch, you might feel bacon grease in places. It just sounds disgusting!
Rich Russillo: I thought that you were done with those types of jokes.
Persephone: Old habits die hard. So don’t question what I do, bitch.
James Peters: Damien comes running towards the corner AND HE LEAVES HIS FEET AND HITS THE STINGER SPLASH IN THE CORNER! Xander comes stumbling out of the corner and DAMIEN LIFTS HIM UP IN THE AIR–
Rich Russillo: AND DAMIEN DROPS HIM WITH THE FLAPJACK! XANDER GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT!
(TAG!)
James Peters: Akari tags back into the match and he is going to the top rope as Xander is still on the mat. Akari has his balance on the top BEFORE HE GOES FOR THE MOONSAULT–
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHA! WHAT AN IDIOT! He went for one of those high risk moves and he completely screwed it up. Xander moved out of the way with more speed than I gave him credit for and Akari crashes and burns on the mat!
Rich Russillo: Akari is trying to recover as fast as he can after the moonsault as Limmy is reaching out for the tag from Xander! Xander is only about a foot away from Limmy as Xander reaches out for the tag–
James Peters: AKARI GRABS XANDER BY THE ANKLE AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND AND PULLS HIM AWAY FROM HIS CORNER AND LIMMY IS CHOMPING AT THE BIT TO GET BACK INTO THE MATCH!
Persephone: He looks like a pathetic little anxious puppy. Maybe he needs to breathe into a paper bag… and then put the paper bag over his head.
Rich Russillo: Nice as always, Persephone. Xander uses his feet to shove Akari away from him as Akari hits the ropes as Xander gets back to his feet–
Persephone: Akari does this cheesy little front flip before he jumps in the air and grabs Xander by the neck AND BRINGS HIM DOWN ON HIS HEAD!
James Peters: “DEAD STROKE” TAKES XANDER DOWN! ROLLING THUNDER DDT FINDS ITS MARK AS XANDER FINDS HIS WAY BACK ONTO THE MAT AND HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: XANDER POWERS OUT AT TWO! Akari doesn’t like that as he grabs Xander and LIFTS HIM UP FOR A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX–
James Peters: XANDER WITH AN ELBOW TO THE HEAD AND AKARI LETS HIM GO BEFORE XANDER FOLLOWS UP WITH AN STO TAKING AKARI DOWN! Now Xander falls to his knees and he once again makes his way to his corner.
Persephone: Limmy is once again reaching out for the tag to get back into the match. This match could be over right now, but NOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: AKARI GRABS XANDER BY THE LEG AND IS TRYING TO PULL XANDER CLOSER TO HIS CORNER TO TAG IN DAMIEN, BUT XANDER KICKS AKARI OFF OF HIM AND HE SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS CORNER–
(TAG!)
(TAG!)
James Peters: Akari got the tag to Damien, BUT XANDER ALSO GETS THE TAG TO LIMMY AND LISTEN TO THIS CROWD CHEER FOR LIMMY GETTING BACK IN THE MATCH!
Persephone: Oh goody. Limmy’s back. I guess I can go take a nap now or something because this match just got more boring as he CLOTHESLINES DAMIEN AND TAKES HIM DOWN! GOOD FOR HIM!
Rich Russillo: Here comes Akari Kiyoko back into the ring AND LIMMY TAKES HIS HEAD OFF WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK AND AKARI IS DOWN ON THE MAT!
Persephone: Not for long as Limmy grab Akari by the back of the tights AND THROWS HIM OUT OF THE RING! BAHAHAHA! HIS FACE MADE A THUD WHEN HE HIT THE FLOOR! THAT IS SO AWESOME!
James Peters: Akari is out of the ring and Damien is back to he DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF LIMMY’S HEAD BRINGING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! Damien brings Limmy back to his feet and whips him to the ropes.
Rich Russillo: Limmy rebounds off the ropes AND COUNTERS WITH A SLINGBLADE TAKING DAMIEN BACK TO THE MAT! Limmy is back to his feet as Damien slowly recovers AND LIMMY TAKES HIM BACK DOWN WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKER!
James Peters: Limmy is on the attack as he continues to build momentum as he once again brings Damien back to his feet AND LIFTS HIM IN THE AIR BEFORE DROPPING DAMIEN WITH A BACK SUPLEX!
Persephone: Limmy is trying to get creative or something as he keeps hold of Damien and bridges up in the back suplex for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN KICKS OUT AT TWO AND THIS MATCH CONTINUES! Honestly, this match has been a heck of a match so far. You gotta give credit to Akari and Damien for being able to bring this level of intensity towards Former Champions in Xander and Limmy.
James Peters: AKARI KIYOKO IS TRYING TO GET INTO THE RING AND HE HAS THE REFEREE’S ATTENTION AS LIMMY GOES OVER AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO AKARI’S ANKLE AND THAT SENDS AKARI FALLING TO THE FLOOR!
Persephone: Limmy shouldn’t be so stupid and take his attention away from his opponent. Former World Champion aside, he fell right into the trap–
Rich Russillo: HERE COMES DAMIEN KUTCHER AS HE SNEAKS UP FROM BEHIND AND ROLLS UP LIMMY FROM BEHIND! SCHOOLBOY ROLL UP AND LIMMY’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! DAMIEN COULD STEAL IT HERE!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Persephone: Limmy kicks out! What a shock! But Damien is up on his feet first as he waits for Limmy to get back to his feet AND HE CLOBBERS LIMMY WITH “THE HOLY CLOTHESLINE”! DISCUS CLOTHESLINE TAKES LIMMY DOWN! LIMMY COULD BE OUT COLD AS DAMIEN HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!
James Peters: XANDER PAYNE BREAKS UP THE COUNT AS DAMIEN WAS ABOUT A SECOND AWAY FROM PICKING UP THE UPSET VICTORY FOR HIS TEAM! Look at Xander being a team player.
Rich Russillo: The referee gets Xander back to his corner and Damien RUNS OVER AND TRIES TO TAKE A CHEAP SHOT, BUT XANDER DROPS TO THE FLOOR! Limmy is recovering as the referee is working on this mess–
James Peters: AKARI ONCE AGAIN GETS INTO THE RING AND GRABS LIMMY BEFORE HE CAN RECOVER AND LIFTS HIM UP FOR THE “HEAVY ON MY HEART!” BACK SUPLEX CONNECTS AND LIMMY IS BACK DOWN!
Persephone: For being the veterans that they are, I am surprised they didn’t see that coming. But Damien turns back and sees that Limmy is still down and brings him up and whips him to the ropes.
James Peters: Limmy looks to rebound BUT HE HOOKS HIS ARMS AROUND THE TOP ROPE TO STOP THE MOMENTUM! DAMIEN COMES RUNNING IN AND LIMMY WAS WAITING FOR HIM BEFORE DROPPING HIM WITH A SUPERKICK!
Persephone: Did I see his teeth go flying? Gawd, I certainly hope so because this match needs some blood in it.
Rich Russillo: Damien did not see that coming and he took all of it on the jaw! Right now Limmy backs off to almost the other side of the ring as he waits for Damien to get back to his feet.
James Peters: Damien is slowly recovering after the kick and he is right where Limmy wants him AS HE RUNS FULL SPEED TO THE ROPES–
Rich Russillo: “DIAMBE JAMBE” BY LIMMY MONAGHAN! HOLY CRAP WHAT A V-TRIGGER! KNEE RIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF THE SKULL OF DAMIEN AND DAMIEN MIGHT HAVE JUST BEEN KNOCKED OUT AS LIMMY PULLS HIM AWAY FROM THE ROPES AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Persephone: AKARI ENTERS THE RING AND KICKS LIMMY IN THE HEAD TO BREAK UP THE COUNT! Of course this match must continue. Good gawd this is starting to get ridiculous BUT HERE COMES LARDO INTO THE RING!
James Peters: XANDER IS IN THE RING AND HE DELIVERS A BIG BOOT TO AKARI! AKARI WAS KICKED IN THE HEAD AND HE STARTS TO FALL TO THE MAT AS LIMMY IS GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET–
Rich Russillo: Xander pulls Akari back up AND LIFTS HIM INTO THE AIR AND DROPS AKARI WITH THE “DAWNBREAKER”! PULL-UP SAITO SUPLEX DROPS AKARI ALMOST ON HIS HEAD!
James Peters: Xander grabs Akari and tosses him out of the ring before quickly following suit to make sure that
Persephone: Oh here we go! Xander took Akari out of the equation and we are stuck with these two as Limmy is watching Damien get back to his feet. Damien is fully standing AND LIMMY SWINGS–
Rich Russillo: AND LIMMY HITS THE “DIVINE DEPARTURE”! LIMMY GOT THE BACK ELBOW AND DAMIEN HAS GOT TO BE OUT COLD AFTER THAT SHOT! THAT ELBOW HAS CLAIMED MANY VICTIMS AS LIMMY CAPITALIZES AS HE ROLLS DAMIEN OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Number One’ starts playing again as Limmy rolls off of Damien to a positive reaction from the crowd. Limmy sits on the mat for a second to catch his breath as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here are your winners… the team of XANDER PAYNE AND LIMMY MONAGHAN!
James Peters: This was a great tag team match between two up and coming stars going against two former World Champions.
Persephone: Yeah yeah. It was good and dandy and all that other crap. Let’s wrap this thing up so I can move on with my life.
Rich Russillo: Optimistic as always, Persephone. Always finding the best out of every match.
(Xander enters the ring while Limmy gets back to his feet as the referee raises their arms in victory, while Akari has entered the ring and he is helping Damien out of the ring. Cameron has also entered the ring.)
Persephone: Great. Now the old hag is in the ring. As if seeing her at ringside wasn’t enough for me.
Rich Russillo: She is just congratulating her Wicked Games partners. But we also can’t forget to give credit to Damien and Akari. They really brought the fight to the former World Champions. They were close to winning on a couple of occasions.
James Peters: Akari and Damien proved themselves to be strong fighters in this match, but it just wasn’t enough tonight as Limmy and Xander get the win here on Voltage. Congratulations once again to the victorious team.
(After soaking in the victory for a few moments, the British Invasion have entered the arena and they are heading down the entrance ramp. They stop at the base and lock eyes with the trio in the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well this is a very interesting development. Here comes The British Invasion. Halsey Neel, Pandora Paisley, and Daryl Kinkade are at the bottom of the aisle locking eyes with their opposition at Wicked Games.
Persephone: Three more losers at ringside. That’s exactly what we need. I hope they all maim each other.
James Peters: Honestly, we very well might get that next week. Neither team is taking their eyes off their opposition. What a Trios match this is going to be a Wicked Games. British Invasion. Ava, Monaghan, and Payne. This is going to be a fight to say the very least.
(The final shot shows The British Invasion and Cameron, Limmy, and Xander in an intense staredown with their match coming closer. Neither is backing down an inch as the camera shot fades elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Wicked Games, where Jake Smith defends the EAW World Championship against Adam Lucas.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns from the last commercial break of the night to show a shot of the ABHA Arena. The crowd in attendance, almost immediately, is met with the unpleasant sounds of ‘360’ by Charli xcx which begins to play through the speakers. They immediately erupt into a negative reaction as EAW World Champion Jake Smith makes his way out from the backstage area. After what’s happened these past couple of weeks, he looks like he’s at his wits end, as he storms down the ramp and toward the ring, not wasting much time in doing so.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE PROCESS’… JAKE SMITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Let me start this one off: Our EAW World Champion is a fucking pussy.
Rich Russillo: Usually I wouldn’t agree with you, but I’d like to believe Jake got exactly what he deserved last week at the hands of a very disgruntled Captain Charisma. The Voltage Commissioner laid down the law for both Jake and Adam Lucas and ended up giving Adam exactly what he wanted in an EAW World Championship match at Wicked Games.
James Peters: That didn’t exactly please Jake, just as it hasn’t this entire Season up to this point. But no matter what he might end up saying tonight to close our show, nothing is going to change the fact that he’s going to have to defend his title against Adam. But it’s certainly going to be interesting to see how he approaches this.
(Jake makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters into the ring, immediately heading over and grabbing a microphone from the ringside area. Then, making his way toward the center of the ring, ‘360’ begins to come to a close as he then begins to speak.)
Jake Smith: This past Season I’ve made it known that I believed Voltage could be fixed. Our Commissioner has done damages to this brand that have left it in a state of disarray, and watching it from afar I couldn’t help but be disappointed in how the mighty have fallen. Coming in as your top Champion, I was hoping to mend things. With my leadership, I was expecting a cosmic shift in the way things are conducted around here. But with the help of certain people, Captain Charisma has only doubled down on his efforts. He’s only gone out of his way to make things worse around here, and that really just grinds my gears. The audacity of some people, knowing the pecking order around here, and still going against it. Which is why I feel the way I feel right now. This is why I’m absolutely pissed that Captain Charisma has been allowed to do all of this, to go against me, of all people, and genuinely be given the privilege to get away with all of this.
(Jake shakes his head as he paces back and forth, clearly frustrated about all of this before he then continues to speak.)
Jake Smith: To make this match against Adam at Wicked Games official is to go against everything that I’ve fought against since I became Champion. It’s a slap in the face to all of the work that I’ve done, and at this point, I am just completely over it. It’s just not fair, but what am I going to do about it? I’ve spent restless nights trying to wrap my mind around how I can seize control of my own career, and while that’s something that’s completely possible for me, I don’t see it being anything attainable for Adam Lucas. Adam has his own frustrations, and he has his own reasons to be mad considering that Captain Charisma gave him a mouthful as well. I’m not here to sympathize with him, I think we all know I don’t like him at all and absolutely nothing is going to change about it, I just want to ask him a question. Adam, why do you go through all this trouble when this is a match you’re not going to win anyway? Why do you continue to push and push and push knowing that you’re fighting a man who is way out of your league? For a Championship which you will never have the opportunity to hold? These are things that I will never understand, but alas, your fate has already been sealed.
(Jake bows his head as he sighs in disappointment, but before he can continue on, he’s greeted with the sound of ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe which begins to play up. The crowd continues to boo, yet slightly less, as the shot goes from the ring to the stage to show Adam Lucas as he makes his way out. For different reasons, he’s unhappy himself, as he begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring with a purpose.)
Rich Russillo: Well it was only a matter of time before we reached Adam Lucas, as he’s making his way down to the ring to give his thoughts about the matter. It’s clear that he’s been irritated with everything that Jake has done these past couple of weeks, and even though he got his match at Wicked Games, it seems like he hasn’t gotten a break because Jake has had a lot to say tonight on our go-home show.
Persephone: I just want him to shut the fuck up, Adam is not the solution to that problem.
James Peters: Well regardless he’s making his way out here and it seems like he has some words. We know that it’s been heated for a long time between these two, and the history they have stretches back multiple Seasons with them even settling the score at Pain For Pride. Like it or not, Adam Lucas deserves this opportunity, but the problem is will that be something that Jake is willing to accept? Probably not.
(Adam makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters the ring, making his way over and taking a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ then begins to come to a close. From there, he makes his way over to Jake, a displeased expression on his face as he begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: Look, Jake, I’ve made this known already but it seems like it hasn’t gotten through to you just yet. I’m done with you. We’ve spent enough time going back and forth on all of this already, and personally I’m getting real sick of everything that you’ve had to say toward me considering none of it was ever even true in the first place. My mind is on one thing and one thing only and that’s Wicked Games, there, I’ll do everything that I set out to do. Not only winning the EAW World Championship but at the same time, shutting you up and making sure none of us ever have the displeasure of hearing you speak again. This is everything that you asked for, in fact, this is everything that you’ve tried to run from. You can run all you want, but I think we both know that I’ve already caught up to you, and don’t think even for a second that I am going to let up now that I am this close to everything that I ever wanted out of this Season.
(Adam glares at Jake, who doesn’t at all look intimidated by what is being said right now.)
Adam Lucas: That title is mine for the taking, and I am not leaving Wicked Games next week without it. I should’ve already had my shot by now, but clearly outside entities have done everything in their power to pull me away from that, no longer. It’s time for me to get what I deserve and in turn, you’re going to fall because of it. I’m going to pry that title from you and I’m going to make sure that you’re not a problem for anyone else. Consider it an act of generosity toward a brand that doesn’t deserve it.
Jake Smith: Are you fucking drunk?? Adam, I already defended this title successfully against Limmy Monaghan and Methuselah, two Elitists who are miles ahead of you in terms of what they have to offer to this brand, even if that is a low bar in itself. If you really think that I’m going to be scared of you then you thought absolutely wrong. It’s going to be a cakewalk beating you, and you should have just stopped while you had the chance because you don’t deserve this opportunity anyway.
Adam Lucas: You can keep telling yourself whatever you want to hear, but just know that my stance doesn’t change. Your title reign is on borrowed time and next week, I’m finally going to put an end to this debacle and become a two-time World Champion. It’s something that should have happened a long time ago, but things got in the way, and for a while, I was quite passive about the whole situation. No longer, now that I’ve flipped the switch, I’m past the point of being selfless at my own expense, I’m just going to take.
Jake Smith: Can you shut the fuck up about this change? I could care less about the fact that you decided to “flip a switch” when that doesn’t change anything. You’re still Adam Lucas, you’re still the imbecile that you’ve always been, and you’re still going to be inadequate in your endeavors because you were never good enough to even come close in the first place. You’re pathetic, and the fact that you even got this title match should be enough to say that you’ve gotten everything handed to you. Do you talk about acts of generosity? Me even giving you the time of day is one of them, but that comes to an end next week.
Adam Lucas: You can say that all you want, but reality is going to come crashing down at some point and it’s going to hurt you, and it’s going to hurt you bad. I’d sympathize with you, Jake, but I only feel pity. You’re a man who deserves everything that’s coming to him and the same can be said for Wicked Games when I end you myself.
Jake Smith: We’ll see about that, Adam.
(Jake shakes his head as he turns around and begins to take his leave before he can exit through the ropes, however…)
Rich Russillo: ADAM LUCAS JUST LUNGED FORWARD AND GRABBED HIM BY THE NECK, TURNING HIM AROUND AS HE BEGINS TO SLAM REPEATED PUNCHES AGAINST THE FACE OF JAKE SMITH! THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION IS TAKEN OFF GUARD BY THIS AS HE TRIES TO BRING HIS HANDS UP! FIGHTING BACK AGAINST HIS CHALLENGER AS THIS HAS SPIRALED INTO A BRAWL!
James Peters: ADAM BEGINS TO GET THE BETTER OF HIM AS HE SENDS REPEATED STRIKES TOWARD HIS FACE! ADAM THEN TAKES A STEP BACK AS HE RUSHES FORWARD… GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT JAKE MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER AS HE TURNS AROUND AND BOOTS ADAM IN THE ABDOMEN! JAKE THEN PROCEEDS FORWARD… SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: ADAM IS DOWN AT THE RINGSIDE AREA BUT JAKE IS ALREADY ROLLING OUT OF THE RING, NOT LETTING HIM GET AWAY FROM ALL OF THIS SO EASILY! HE GRABS ADAM AND BEGINS TO SLAM FISTS DOWNWARD ONTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! CONTINUING TO WEAR HIM OUT AS BEST AS HE CAN WITH ADAM STRUGGLING TO FIGHT BACK RIGHT NOW! BUT ADAM IS HOLDING HIS GROUND!
James Peters: BOTH OF THEM ARE BEGINNING TO MAKE THEIR WAY UP THE RAMP! OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO CATCH UP TO THEM AND STOP THIS, BUT THEY’RE TWO LOOSE CANNONS WITH THE SOLE INTENTION OF TEARING EACH OTHER APART! ADAM GRABS JAKE AND SENDS HIM TOWARD THE STAGE, AS JAKE STUMBLES DOWNWARD AND BARELY MANAGES TO RECOVER BACK UP TO HIS FEET!
Rich Russillo: ADAM GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD AND CONTINUES TO BATTER HIM WITH STRIKES TO THE FACE, AND JAKE IS DOING EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN RIGHT NOW TO TRY AND FIGHT BACK BUT IT SEEMS LIKE BOTH OF THEM ARE DOING A NUMBER ON EACH OTHER! ADAM THEN TAKES A STEP BACK AS HE RUSHES FORWARD… GRABBING JAKE BY THE ABDOMEN AND LOOKING TO SLAM HIM AGAINST THE VIDEO TRON- BUT JAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS HE SENDS ADAM INTO IT INSTEAD!
Persephone: They’re getting awfully close to all that equipment! It would be a shame…
James Peters: ADAM IS DOING EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN RIGHT NOW TO RETREAT AWAY AND CREATE SOME FORM OF DISTANCE, AS HE BRINGS HIMSELF TOWARD THE EDGE OF THE STAGE, BUT JAKE HAS HIS EYES SET ON HIM AS HE MAKES HIS WAY OVER AND GRABS A HOLD OF HIM BY HIS HEAD! HE THEN TAKES HIM…
Rich Russillo: AS HE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR A ‘STARMAKER’ ONTO THE STAGE TO TAKE ADAM DOWN TO THE GROUND!
James Peters: BUT ADAM STOPS HIM AS HE GRABS A HOLD OF HIM AROUND THE WAIST-
(***BOOM!***)
Persephone: AS BOTH JAKE AND ADAM FALL STRAIGHT INTO THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT! SMOKE IS EVERYWHERE! THEY’RE ALL DEAD! THIS IS THE PERFECT WAY TO END THE SHOW RIGHT NOW!
(The smoke clears and Jake and Adam are seen in the wreckage, absolutely laid out as officials are seen quickly running over and trying to check on them.)
Rich Russillo: What a way to end our go-home special here tonight as we are a week away from Wicked Games! On behalf of James Peters and Persephone, I’m Rich Russillo, signing out!
(The last shot seen is the two Elitists still laid out as officials try to pull them out of the carnage, the crowd going absolutely berserk after what they just witnessed, before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
