John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(After the intro, a recap of last weeks Voltage begins to play. It starts out with Rex McAllister’s return as the final EAW Championship Chamber participant, before he’d have a back and forth with SOSA Henderson. Next, it shows Alexis Chambers defeating Lisa Wren. After this the recap shows Jesse Barlow and Hannah Marin finding compromising pictures of Minerva on Myles’ phone, before Myles would turn down Adriana Landerson and El Landerson would go to Captain Charisma. After this is Candice Blair’s Specialists Chamber profile. Next, Holly Arrow defeats Kensingten Calhoun-Astor via roll up before Kensingten would attack her after the match. After this is Minerva and Sienna Jade’s match becoming official, and a brawl starting between the two. Next on the recap Shane Gates would defeat Eddie Magnum, and then Captain Charisma would place Holly Arrow, Kensingten Calhoun-Astor and Shane in the Elimination match before Shane would take out the two women. Next, Drake King forces Darcy May Morgan to put the Cash in the Vault briefcase on the line in their match, before Drake would suplex her onto a flaming trash can. After this, TLA defeats Azrael, and the recap shows the Bodega Bhronicles where the Blicky Boyz talk to a pair of kids about the issues of racial inequality. Next, Ms. Extreme defeats Donovan Duke, and Andre Walker and Serena Bennett take out their challengers. After this, Ahren Fournier makes it through a very interesting gauntlet match and secures his spot in the Chamber. Next, Terry Chambers defeats SOSA Henderson with a surprise roll up pin, and Harlow Reichert has her Specialists Chamber profile. Finally, as a compromising pic of Minerva is shown on the screen to distract Myles, his match with Kasey goes to a no contest as Jesse Barlow attacks him and the Specialists Chamber participants attack Kasey, ending with Alexis Chambers standing tall.)
(As the recap ends, the camera opens up to the World 1 Theatre as always. The camera pans out to all of the virtual fans in attendance, who are all cheering, before finally cutting to the commentary table which shows James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone all in front of the camera.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen… Welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage! As always I am James Peters and with me is Rich Russillo and Persephone, and right now the excitement levels are through the roof as we are only one week away from Road to Redemption! Last week we found out that Rex McAllister would be joining the EAW Championship Extreme Elimination Chamber, and Ahren Fournier found his way into the match after winning a… Very interesting gauntlet match to say the least.
Rich Russillo: Let’s not forget the confirmation of Minerva versus Sienna Jade. Road to Redemption is looking extremely exciting, but don’t forget about tonight! We’ve got some interesting matches lines up for you all, and I can’t wait to get this show started!
Persephone: Who cares about this show? REXY IS GONNA WIN THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION! THAT’S ALL THAT MATTERS!
James Peters: Alright…
(Just as the commentators finish speaking, ‘Champion’ by Barnes Courtney hits. Rex McAllister soon makes his way out to stage with a microphone in his hand, before immediately walking down to the ring. The virtual crowd cheers as loud as they can for Rex as he walks down the ramp, and as he enters the ring the crowd finally quiets down so he can begin to speak.)
Rex McAllister: Last week I made my return to Voltage as the final participant selected in the EAW Championship Extreme Elimination Chamber, and as explained last week this is not an opportunity I plan to take for granted. If there’s one thing I can promise for Road to Redemption, it’s that you’ll all be seeing the same Rex McAllister you’ve all grown used to. You’ll be seeing me put in my one hundred percent and do everything in my power so that I can leave Road to Redemption with that EAW Championship once again around my waist. I understand that my absence these past few months wasn’t the popular decision especially after everything I’ve said to SOSA leading up to Territorial Invasion, but I believe there’s a reason I’m in this position. For years on end I’ve gone week after week giving every match my all, through all of the highs and all of the lows. I never gave up, I never took breaks, and I never quit as soon as things stopped going my way. Even after what transpired after Territorial Invasion that remains a difference between me and SOSA because I do believe I’ve earned the opportunity to take the time off that I did. I believe I earned the chance to step back away from the spotlight and away from the ring, especially after accomplishing everything I set out to this year. Now that I’m back however, I now have another goal to accomplish. I now have unfinished business, and I’m looking to reclaim my EAW Championship. SOSA, congratulations on a successful Championship reign thus far, but unfortunately that reign is going to end come Road to Redemption. That title is going right back to Rex McAllister, and I’m going to end one of the craziest years of my career, if not my entire life on a high note after winning my third Championship in 2020.
(‘How You Like That’ by BLACKPINK hits just as Rex finishes speaking, causing the virtual crowd to immediately begin booing as they already know whose music this is. Soon, Ahren Fournier makes his way out to the stage and he has a microphone in his hand as well. He begins walking down the ramp, but immediately begins talking as he does so while Rex does not look very amused.)
Ahren Fournier: No, no no no. Fuck no. We had enough Rex McAllister in 2020. Nobody cares anymore, especially not after you somehow lost the title to SOSA Henderson. Nobody cares about Rex McAllister, and they don’t want you as Champion anymore so just give it a rest already. Obviously these people actually want a good Champion, and who better to become Champion at Road to GOATdemption than the GOAT himself? Hm?… I’m waiting.
(Ahren walks up the steel steps and finally enters the ring as Rex remains silent. The crowd boos some more, but Ahren doesn’t really care.)
Ahren Fournier: That’s right, NOBODY! So what if Soda beat me at Wicked Games. If you remember my history inside the Extreme Elimination Chamber, unlike you I actually walked out of that match with the EAW Championship last time I competed in it. This year I’m gonna complete my path to GOATdemption by winning the EAW Championship inside a match I actually won before, and unlike you I actually earned my spot. If you paid any attention I went through a whole Gauntlet match to add my name to this match, but everyone knows you’re Captain Charisma’s favorite. He always kisses your ass so I’m not surprised he gave you the last spot, just disappointed. Doesn’t matter anyway since there’s only ONE person leaving that Chamber with the EAW Championship. Not Soda Henderson’s trash ass… Not you after taking like two months off for no real reason.. ME! This is my time to shine Rex, so you really should have just taken a longer break or something. You’re just wasting everyone’s time for no reason just to lose anyway. Shouldn’t have even come back. You would’ve been doing us all a favor. This is my second chance and unlike you I worked for it because I’m the real hard worker around here. After putting in so much effort to get here, I’m not gonna let my second chance at Sofa end how it did at Wicked Games-
(Before Ahren could even finish speaking ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac hits, causing the virtual crowd to explode into cheers. Ahren looks annoyed as he is interrupted, and soon after TLA makes his way to the stage. He walks past the ring and is handed a microphone by the staff by the timekeepers area, and as he enters the ring the crowd continues to cheer before he finally begins to speak.)
TLA: Ayo you know how much I hate to interrupt people. But I see all y’all having a fiesta out here and you know I just had to get involved. Cuz errybody know that the party don’t start until La Pantera Sexual arrives! Ahren gotta callate cuz ain’t nobody give a fuck about his WOATdemption or whatever the fuck he wants to call it. They all want to see us fight and tear shit up and only one man will walk out that chamber and be able to call themselves champion! You know that with all due respect it ain’t gonna be Rex and with all due disrespectful it ain’t gonna be Ahren. Nah it is going to be me and imma holla at ya and tell you exactly why. You see I ain’t no assisted. I ain’t no company boi. Imma strong independent Latino man who fought he way up from the very bottom of this business and overcame all the shit in my way to get to the top of the game. Now for the last year I been dealing with that hijo de puta Drake King who for the time being seems to have left me alone. That means I am finally free to hop back on track. You can say I ain’t done it alone. Give Malcolm he cred. Give Terry he cred. Even give Ahren he cred for TI before I take it all away in that chamber. If Jennipurr get involved you know imma pound that pussy too. Ain’t got no shame about it. When you pimpin’ you know that vida ain’t easy so you best make the best of it. You know that TLA is the Baddest Hombre on the Planet and now that everything I have had to deal with in 2020 is in the rear view mirror I can finally get back to being an OG and do original type shit. Like focus on my original goal of regaining that gold. Rex you may be getting that shine right now. Errybody happy to see you back making that big return. Pero I been hustling somethin fierce the whole time you was gone and imma be damned if I let you step in and make that all be for nothing. Ain’t no beef but imma outshine you ese and do that shit so sexily that even Persephone is gonna be thirstin’ for papi instead of you for once. Only one hombre can walk out of that chamber as EAW Champion and imma make sure it is the Baddest One. Porque est-
(‘Natural’ by Imagine Dragons hits and the virtual crowd continues their cheering as Terry Chambers slowly walks out to the stage. He begins walking down to the ring looking right at the three men already there and because he already has his own microphone in his hand, as soon as he enters the ring he begins to speak.)
Terry Chambers: TLA, you know I respect you. The two of us are great friends and the Corona Hombres have made a great team the short time we’ve officially worked together, but at Road to Redemption we can’t both hold that Championship at the same time, and this is a moment I’ve waited my entire career for. You’ve had your chance at the top. All three of you have. You’ve all been World Champion before. Ahren Fournier won his EAW Championship inside of an Extreme Elimination Chamber and TLA you retained your World Heavyweight Championship inside of one. This is my time. After failed opportunities one after the other, this is the time where I finally reach the top and do something I was told I’d never do. It’s time I finally become a World Champion and create my own legacy. As much as I may respect you TLA, and while you may have gotten the better of me before, just know that at Road to Redemption you and every other person inside of that Chamber will come to understand why I go by “Barbaric Carnivore”. You’ll understand why I’m here. I am one of the most dangerous men on the entire EAW roster and at Road to Redemption all of the years I’ve spent here fighting for an opportunity like this will finally pay off! This isn’t a matter of “if” I can finally do it. There is no questioning whether or not I’ll walk away as the EAW Champion. This is my time. This is my Championship to win, and as far as I’m concerned there’s not a single person in this match that’s going to stop me. Not you TLA, not SOSA, not Ahren, not Rex, and most certainly not Azrael. I’ve been in a Chamber like this before, and I didn’t fear it then nor do I fear it
now. What you all should be asking yourselves is whether or not you’re ready because come Road to Redemption we’ll be going to war for that title, and that’s exactly what I’ve been waiting for.
(‘Girei’ by Yasuharo Takanashi hits as TLA, Terry, Rex and Ahren immediately look over to the stage, and even begin backing up a small bit. Soon, Azrael and Mr. Jacobs begin making their way to the stage, and then towards the ring. Mr. Jacobs has a microphone in his hand, meanwhile all Azrael has are his signature chains. Both men walk towards the ring, but only Azrael enters it as the other four competitors stand their ground.)
Mr. Jacobs: I’m afraid all four of you are mistaken. Usually only one man can walk out of the Extreme Elimination Chamber as EAW Champion.. But this year, only one man will be walking out of that Chamber at all. Better yet, one monster. You’ve all merely seen a preview of what’s to come, because at Road to Redemption there will be nothing stopping Azrael from doing whatever he wants to whoever he wants. There will be nothing preventing him from torturing, battering, and injuring each and every single person in that Extreme Elimination Chamber, and you should all be worried. You should all be worried about what’s to come. Instead of worrying about whether or not you’ll win the EAW Championship at Road to Redemption you should be worrying about trying to survive, because the result of that match was already set in stone as soon as Azrael qualified. Once Azrael was able to defeat Shane Gates, fate decided that he would be the one to walk out of Road to Redemption with SOSA Henderson’s Championship. However, his addition to the match also guaranteed the suffering of those who opposed him. His addition guaranteed the pain and torment of every individual competing inside of the EAW Championship Chamber, and in a structure where anything goes and Azrael isn’t held back by any rules or limitations, this won’t just be a match. This won’t be a contest to determine the next EAW Champion, it’ll be a massacre that any of you would be extremely lucky to even survive. None of you will wall out of this match the same person you were before, and that’ll all be because of Azrael. Get a good look at him, because this is the man who will be your next EAW Champion.
(‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef hits, and finally the Champion himself SOSA Henderson walks down to the ring with a microphone in his hand and the EAW Championship around his waist. The crowd begins to boo him, but he doesn’t really care at all as he just continues walking down the ramp.)
SOSA Henderson: Iight, nah. Fuck all that. Y’all all just wasted your time and your breath for all I care ‘cause the EAW Championship ain’t leaving me, especially not at Road to Redemption. Like this is cute, but nah. Shit, didn’t I already defend my title against you Ahren? You should be the last person being given a chance to compete here, but if you really wanna get ya ass beat by yours truly again then that’s fine with me. You better do your part tonight too unless you want your beating to be that much worse. And Rex, you’re the reason I’m Champion in the first place. I already said everything I needed to last week, but shit I ain’t even gonna lie, it’s funny as hell seeing you here. Now you’re the one fighting to get on my level after spending weeks not listening to me, except Road to Redemption’s gonna end the same way Territorial Invasion ended for your dumbass because you’re not taking this from me either. TLA, you and Terry are gonna get a good preview of what’s comin’ at Road to Redemption ‘cause I’ll admit. Terry got me last week, but he ain’t doing it again when MY Championship is on the line. I worked too hard this year to let this shit go already, so as far as I’m concerned all of y’all are just wasting your time and would’ve been better off chasing after some other title. Y’all will never even come close to my level as long as I’m at the top, and all putting me in an Extreme Elimination Chamber is gonna do is prove just how good I am at this shit and just how much I outmatch every single one of you.
(As SOSA finishes speaking, he turns to Azrael, who has been completely silent, and begins walking up to him.)
SOSA Henderson: And that definitely goes for your ass. I don’t know where the fuck you thought you were, but this is Voltage, SOSA Henderson’s show. You got me with a few sneak attacks but just like you couldn’t beat me in an actual match before you’re not gonna be able to at Road to Redemption. I couldn’t give less of a fuck about Mr. Jacobs hyping your ass up because as far as I’m concerned, you the one that’s gonna be locked in that Chamber with me. You should be worried for your fuckin’ career, ‘cause after Road to Redemption you won’t have my name to benefit off of no more.
(As SOSA finishes speaking, he shoves Azrael. Azrael stands still for a second, and looks at the chain he has in his hand before looking back up at SOSA.)
James Peters: WOAH!! AZRAEL JUST SWUNG AT SOSA BUT SOSA DUCKED BEFORE BEGINNING TO RUN THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: JUST FOR AZRAEL TO GRAB SOSA BY THE THROAT!! AZRAEL HAS SOSA BY THE THROAT, AND HE JUST HIT HIM WITH THE DEMON PUNCH! THE DEMON PUNCH CONNECTS BUT AZRAEL HAD THE CHAIN WRAPPED AROUND HIS HAND, DOING EVEN MORE DAMAGE! SOSA HENDERSON JUST ROLLED OUT OF THE RING, AND RIGHT ONTO THE MAT! SOSA IS OUT, AZRAEL JUST TOOK OUT THE EAW CHAMPION AND NOW THE OTHER FOUR COMPETITORS GO AFTER HIM!
Persephone: COME ON REXY!!!
James Peters: WAIT, LOOK! AHREN’S GOING AFTER REX, MEANWHILE THE CORONA HOMBRES ARE WORKING TOGETHER HOPING TO TAKE DOWN THIS BEAST! THE TWO MEN HAVE AZRAEL TRAPPED IN THE CORNER AND THEY’RE NOW STOMPING AWAY AT HIM- BUT JUST LIKE THAT HE’S ABLE TO BOUNCE OUT OF THE CORNER AND TAKE TLA DOWN WITH A LARIAT! Terry now is grabbing Azrael, AND HE SETS UP FOR THE CHAMBERS OF PAIN- BUT AZRAEL GETS OUT OF IT AND PLANTS TERRY WITH A URANAGE!!
Rich Russillo: AZRAEL GRABS TLA NOW BEFORE GETTING HIM IN POSITION!! LAST BURIAL!!!! SOSA, TLA, TERRY, ALL TAKEN OUT BY AZRAEL MEANWHILE AHREN AND REX ARE STILL BRAWLING IT OUT! Rex is in the corner as Ahren charges in- RIGHT INTO A BOOT TO THE FACE! AHREN STUMBLES BACK NOW AS-
James Peters: WHIPLASH!!! AZRAEL TAKES AHREN FOURNIER DOWN WITH THE HEADBUTT!!! REX NOW CHARGES OVER AT AZRAEL, BUT AZRAEL CATCHES HIM! AZRAEL NOW WITH A URANAGE- NO! REX MANAGES TO SLIP BEHIND AZRAEL, AND NOW HE JUMPS ONTO HIS BACK FOR A SLEEPERHOLD! REX HAS AZRAEL IN A SLEEPERHOLD, BUT I DON’T KNOW IF THIS IS GONNA WORK!
Rich Russillo: Azrael is trying to grab Rex- BUT WAIT! REX JUST TOOK ONE OF THE HANGING ENDS OF THE CHAIN WRAPPED AROUND AZRAEL’S ARM AND NOW HE’S PULLING IT ACROSS HIS THROAT! REX IS CHOKING AZRAEL USING HIS OWN CHAIN, AND IT’S NOT LOOKING GOOD FOR THE MONSTER AS MR. JACOBS IS TRYING TO ENCOURAGE AZRAEL TO GET UP! AZRAEL DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE!!
James Peters: AZRAEL FINALLY DROPS TO THE MAT, AND HE’S NOT MOVING! AZRAEL’S OUT COLD! REX MCALLISTER JUST KNOCKED OUT AZRAEL ONE WEEK AWAY FROM ROAD TO REDEMPTION!!!
Persephone: YESS!!!! SEE, ONCE AGAIN! THIS IS THE NEXT EAW CHAMPION AND THERE’S NOTHING ANY OF THESE LOSERS CAN DO ABOUT IT! THIS IS REXY’S WORLD AND YOU’RE ALL JUST LIVING IN IT!
James Peters: The Chamber competitors have had trouble with Azrael for weeks, but it looks like Rex has managed to do it! Azrael is one of the biggest threats inside of that match, but with stuff like this Rex might be the one leaving Road to Redemption with that Championship!
(‘Champion’ hits once again as the virtual crowd begins cheering, and Mr. Jacobs looks at Rex in anger. Meanwhile, Rex McAllister is the only person to get to his feet, and he goes and grabs the EAW Championship from off of the mat before finally raising it up. After making a huge statement by being the only person to finally take down Azrael and holding what was once his own Championship, Voltage fades to a commercial break.)
(Commercial for the Playstation 5 featuring Impact who explains why the console being white and brightly colored is much better than the previous dark consoles.)
(“Hell on Heels” by Pistol Annies started playing as The Steel Magnolia of Elite Answers Wrestling, Kensingten Calhoun-Astor enters as she is invited to watch from the ringside. She walked up fast and full of focus, because both competitors in this match are his opponents at Road To Redemption.)
Bella Braxton: This singles match is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Virtual Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: Please welcome the First Lady, KENSINGTEN CALHOUN-ASTOR!!!!!
James Peters: She is going to stay at ringside for our match tonight as she will be a guest on the ringside!
Rich Russillo: She is also going to be involved in the Extreme Enigma Battle Royal which is pretty important. It’s a huge opportunity for a wrestler to showcase what they’re capable of.
Persephone: What can they showcase anyway? I don’t have much hopes for our brand.
James Peters: Persephone, believe me. Voltage will win this tri-brand match and we are going to see someone capable of doing it, and I possibly think Kensingten Calhoun-Astor might even win.
Rich Russillo: Maybe we should also look up to the wrestlers making their entrances after this, because they are the ones that are going to fight.
James Peters: You are definitely right on that part.
Rich Russillo: I’m always right, what do you mean?
(As “Hell on Heels” starts dying down, “Overlord” by Suicide Silence kicks in as Shane Gates came out to the ring, with Lizzie the Doll in his hand. He looked very fierce and adding Lizzie the Doll just makes him seem creepier.)
Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring, from Huntington Beach, California. Weighing in at 213 pounds, accompanied by Lizzie the Doll, he is the Natural Born Killer, SHANE GATES!!!!!!
Persephone: Oh my god, the demon’s toy is back again!
Rich Russillo: Chill out, you’re probably too scared.
Persephone: That’s not normal, I know that Shane Gates probably sold his soul to the devil and he was rewarded this!
James Peters: By the way, let’s talk about Shane Gates right now. He had a loss last week but that doesn’t mean anything to him, he can do his job this week and maybe even succeed.
Rich Russillo: However, Kensingten Calhoun-Astor only has problems with one competitor here and it’s not him, but rather his opponent.
James Peters: You’re not wrong on that. Shane Gates needs to overcome the popularity of a whole feud just by himself.
Persephone: That doll probably can help him, I mean he probably prays to it!
Rich Russillo: It won’t eat you.
(As his theme ended, “Extraordinary Girl” by Green Day starts echoing as The Main Attraction, Holly Arrow walks to the ring after a win over Kensingten Calhoun-Astor last week as she is looking very confident. When she was on her way to enter the ring, she had a little staredown with Kensingten as their story had just started.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent, from Gold Coast, Australia. Weighing in at 151 pounds, she is The Diamond Darling, HOLLY ARROW!!!!!!
James Peters: Now, if we want to go back to the topic of the battle royal, Holly Arrow also has a chance. Her impressive performance last week might be shown again tonight!
Rich Russillo: Last week’s win was a fraud, I don’t think she can consider it as a dominant win.
Persephone: A win is always a win in my book, no matter the way. I also don’t think you should think about it too much. It’s just a rollup, not a use of weapons or distractions, Kensingten failed to kick out!
James Peters: Now on her way to beat Shane Gates, will she prevail?
Rich Russillo: Anything can happen in EAW.
Persephone: As you can see right now, Shane Gates is having Lizzie the Doll sit on the steps. I believe there is something going on.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: And the match has started as both competitors are seen circling around the ring before any action starts like every match in existence. They went with a fast lockup and Shane Gates got her. Shane Gates threw her to the ropes, as she is seen running, Gates caught her with a Lariat that she ducked, Holly Arrow with a Russian Leg Sweep! However, Shane Gates got up all by himself!
Persephone: This is probably the power that is given by that doll! Disgraceful!
James Peters: I don’t think that’s the case. It’s normal for a wrestler to get up all by themselves when they have the energy. You’re probably too afraid of it to the point where you think it brings something cursed when it’s not really the thing. Now, Shane Gates got Holly Arrow in a headlock as she is seen struggling on his hand, Arrow with some punches to Gates’ guts and Gates had to let go and Holly Arrow went with some elbows and that brought both of them to the turnbuckle!
Rich Russillo: I believe that Holly is going to bring out everything on her arsenal tonight because Kensingten is looking focused on the action. She is spectating her and trying to figure out how she executed her game plans in a match. Arrow with a chop to his face and he got thrown to the ropes, Arrow with a Diving Knee Strike! We can hear the impact of the move landing on the face of the Natural Born Killer.
James Peters: Holly Arrow tried to attempt another throw to the turnbuckle and she did, but Shane Gates quickly jumped to the top rope and went with a Diving Crossbody! He must be very exhausted after that move because he can also count as heavy and he is literally like 62 pounds heavier than Holly Arrow! Shane Gates quickly went with a normal headlock again but of course, Holly Arrow spun her head and escaped, she got him with an Atomic Drop! A slap to the face of Shane Gates!
Persephone: A slap is a woman’s greatest weapon!
Rich Russillo: I don’t really know about that but I guess we are going to continue focusing on this match instead. Holly Arrow tried to get a hold of her opponent, but Shane Gates got her instead and she was thrown into the ropes, she ran and Shane Gates got her up but she countered with a Tilt-A-Whirl Hurricanrana! Gates collapsed with a corner after that move and now he is seen holding the turnbuckle as a way for him to stand up and The Main Attraction went with a Corner Dropkick!
James Peters: She probably has learned Shane Gates’s strategy and now she is just doing her best to make sure none of the plans that the Natural Born Killer has is going to come as expected. She is making sure he fails! After the Corner Dropkick, Holly Arrow went with a couple of good elbows! Wait, Holly Arrow just had to have another staredown with her opponent last week, as Kensingten is shown at the ringside looking at Holly and Holly is distracted right now, she walks up to another side of the corner as she is seen talking trash to The Steel Magnolia of Elite Answers Wrestling. This is a bad strategy, Kensingten is taking all of her attention but Kensingten saw something! She points her finger at Shane Gates!
Rich Russillo: What is going on over there? Holly Arrow better look at him, OH! LIZZIE THE DOLL! HOW DID IT GET UP THERE?! I don’t really understand this. What kind of thing is the doll?
Persephone: Like I said, there are indeed supernatural things on Elite Answers Wrestling.
Rich Russillo: You know what also is a supernatural thing? Kensingten still does not distract her opponents when most people who sit ringside always do their normal shenanigans, disturbing their opponent and costing them the match. Kensingten Calhoun-Astor probably wants to see if Holly Arrow is capable of winning this match by herself and she is doing her best to dominate! Right now, Holly Arrow is requesting for the referee to put the doll away as she is looking like a toddler telling her father to get the spider away in the bathroom!
Persephone: Pretty weird comparison, but okay.
James Peters: As the referee put Lizzie the Doll on the steps again, Shane Gates got up! He is looking at Holly Arrow right now, he is owned by his own anger! Shane Gates with a big boot attempt that got countered by Holly Arrow because her reflexes are showcased! Gates runs to her but Holly throws him to the ropes, Holly Arrow with a sudden clothesline and they are both out, and Kensingten Calhoun-Astor is looking at both of them, shocked with what just happened! However, what is she doing?!
Persephone: Does it really matter?
Rich Russillo: Kensingten Calhoun-Astor walked around the ring, but it’s just a way for her to disrespect Holly Arrow as she is stepping on top of Holly without the referee noticing! Now you see! This is a normal guest at ringside kind of matches. Things like those are normal! Kensingten is also helping Shane Gates as she puts his hand on the steps, helping him get up.
James Peters: As Shane Gates is already standing up, he grabs Holly Arrow and throws her to the ring apron! Holly is seen struggling as her back is in pain. Shane Gates throws her into the ring, he enters and Holly Arrow with a rollup out of nowhere! Shane Gates kicked out fast and they both stood up! Gates with a Dropkick but Holly managed to escape and Gates landed flat on his face! Gates on one knee and Holly went with a Roundhouse Kick! She lifted him up! Kensingten is seen as her eyes widen while watching this match, Holly Arrow with a Kitchen Sink and Gates collapsed against the turnbuckle! Arrow quickly saw an opportunity as Shane Gates is still trying to get up in the turnbuckle, she is going for a running kick on the cornered opponent!
Rich Russillo: She is running to him, HERE IT C- Kensingten jumped to the ropes and Holly cancelled her run as she is afraid Kensingten might get in her way, but she forgot this is a way of distraction as Shane Gates rolled her up, she kicked out, they are both up again. Holly with a lariat, Gates ducked and a German Suplex is done! He grabbed her once again and he is lifting her up, stalling time. Brainbuster to The Main Attraction! She is seen sitting and The Natural Born Killer is seen kicking her in the back! He got her up, he threw her to the ropes, SPINEBUSTER, OH COUNTERED BY HOLLY ARROW! HOLLY WITH THE DIAMOND DRIVER OR ALSO KNOWN AS THE CANADIAN DESTROYER!
James Peters: Shane Gates is down and he isn’t getting up anytime soon! Kensingten Calhoun-Astor isn’t letting this happen as she got up to the ring again, distracting Holly Arrow and Holly doesn’t seem to like this! Holly quickly grabs a hold of Shane Gates… AND HE IS THROWN TO KENSINGTEN AND KENSINGTEN JUMPED OUT AGAIN, GATES BOUNCED FROM THE ROPES AND HOLLY ARROW GOT HIM WITH A RIPCORD SPINNING BACK ELBOW! SWEET 16 TO SHANE GATES!!!! Holly Arrow got this!
Referee: ONE!!! TWO!!!! THREE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… HOLLY ARROW!!!!!
Rich Russillo: She did it again! Holly Arrow did her best and she won her second match, wow!
James Peters: Pretty good effort shown by Shane Gates but it wasn’t enough to put down The Diamond Darling. As you can see, Kensingten got out of the way to avoid Shane Gates. That’s a way for Holly to prevent her from ruining the match!
Persephone: Even with this stipulation, she managed to win.
Rich Russillo: That is pretty impressive if you ask me. She still managed to win even with a disadvantage of pretty much 3 v 1.
Persephone: That doll didn’t do anything weird, but look at Shane Gates.
(As Holly Arrow is seen celebrating in victory with “Extraordinary Girl” by Green Day playing, everyone else seems interested in watching Shane Gates as he is holding Lizzie the Doll, hugging it like a maniac as he is nodding his head. Kensingten Calhoun-Astor is seen disgusted as she failed to interrupt her opponent and Holly Arrow is seen on the top of the turnbuckle, posing as she is ready for the Extreme Enigma Battle Royale.)
(Commercial for Tinder featuring Myles who might need it now after last week’s Voltage. :lupe:)
(Voltage returns from commercial break and cuts to a pre-recorded segment. Over the past couple of weeks, the EAW Universe has been able to get to know the Specialists Chamber participants through a series of interviews. Tonight, the series concludes with the final two women who are looking to capture the Specialists Championship. Up first is Lisa Wren. Lisa walks into the scene and sits down, glaring at the white man who comes over to fix a microphone to her top. After it’s hooked up, the stagehand backs off and the narrator clears his throat.)
Narrator: (off-mic) State your name for the record please.
Lisa Wren: Hi everyone. I’m Lisa Wren.
(Lisa waves to the camera.)
Narrator: (off-mic) How long have you been wrestling? What have you accomplished thus far?
Lisa Wren: I just got into the business last year. I’m still a rookie but I have competed in the 24/7 contract battle royal at Pain For Pride 13, I have competed in a match for the National Elite Championship, and have been in various matches where I had to use weapons. It might not seem like a lot to some people, but it’s been valuable experience for me.
Narrator: (off-mic) Did you ever envision yourself competing for the biggest company in the world?
Lisa Wren: EAW didn’t send for me because I didn’t get involved with the independent scene though I was constantly training. So EAW talent scouts didn’t know who I was. I eventually decided that despite my parents wishes to remain a fan it was better for me to just go for it. I told my parents I was going to EAW to try to be a commentator which they accepted. I was lying my ass off. I showed up in the EAW wrestling school to train and become a women’s wrestler. I was the one who took the initiative to come here. There was a brief time in my career when I doubted myself. I pushed through it and proved to myself and my parents that I belong here.
(Lisa’s story is an interesting one, and maybe not one that a lot of people have paid attention to. She’s had to fight for her spot just like everyone else, and with every step she has taken, she has been with scorn and criticism. To Lisa’s credit, she has taken it all in stride and if she is feeling nervous about her first ever free-per-view championship match, she is not showing it.)
Narrator: (off-mic) What are your thoughts about your current position in EAW?
(A sour look crosses Lisa’s face.)
Lisa Wren: I’m not pleased with it at all. Part of it just because I’m still a newbie. Another part of it is just that I tried to do what white people do; I tried to fail upwards. I was going around keeping to myself, keeping my own schedule, and putting in minimal effort. I still keep to myself and with Covid-19 going around that makes sense. I still keep my own schedule. But the minimal effort is what I did away with. Eventually I grew to understand that things don’t work that way for me as a black woman. Me and many other black women always have to do more. We have to work twice as hard for half as much, but if that is what I need to do to get to the top and change people’s perception of strong, powerful black women then that is what I am going to do.
(Lisa nods her head as if to put emphasis on that point.)
Narrator: (off-mic) What does competing in the Specialists Chamber mean to you?
Lisa Wren: It means moving forward. As I’ve already said I’ve been in some hardcore situations. However I’ve never been in a chamber. It’s a new challenge. Instead of being nervous I’m actually all the way invested. I look forward to seeing what I’m capable of when I am fully invested and looking to prove a point.
Narrator: (off-mic) Who’s your biggest competition in this match? Why?
(That’s a no-brainer for Lisa to answer. She is obviously going to go with the woman in the match she has the most history with.)
Lisa Wren: Basket Kase. We started around the same time on the same brand but our career trajectories have been different. We’ve tag teamed together and wrestled each other. I respect her and at the same time I get annoyed with her Luciferian obsessed ass. I mean Basket Kase is white so I guess it’s in her nature to do that but sometimes I’m just like damn. Really? I wish she would chill sometimes with the doom, gloom, and weirdness.
(Lisa just shakes her head.)
Narrator: (off-mic) Anything you want to say to your fellow chamber participants?
(A thoughtful look crosses the underdog’s face and after a moment, a small smile tugs at the corners of her lips.)
Lisa Wren: You know what I’m going to save my words for the other competitors until the time is right. I will however give a shout out to my family and speak to the fans. Shout out to my mother and father. Since Covid-19 decided to get out of control again I haven’t been home for many weeks and I still might not be home for additional weeks. Now as for the fans; Y’all don’t have to like me. I know that I’m the underdog in this match and underdogs are usually people that you root for. I’m too much of a polarizing person. Whether I’m liked or not I will give the audience their money’s worth. Anyone who thinks that even Nini is better than me will come to know that’s false. I will make it obvious that I can’t be ignored. The rise of Lisa Wren is beginning and there is nothing any white person can do to stop it. I am taking what is mine and I am going to change this world for the better. Amen to that.
Narrator: (off-mic) Thank you for your time.
(Lisa doesn’t bother to thank the narrator. She doesn’t have time for that. Instead, she plans to focus on a game plan that is going to set her up for success inside of the Specialists Chamber.)
(EAW fades into a promotional ad for Road to Redemption.)
(A promotional ad for Road to Redemption airs, showcasing SOSA Henderson defending the EAW Championship against TLA, Ahren Fournier, Azrael, and Rex McAllister. See these six Elitists duke it out for the most prestigious world championship in wrestling today. Road to Redemption comes to live from the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, December 12th-13th, only on free-per-view!)
[SCREENBAR — EARLIER IN THE WEEK..]
(Sofia Clarke is seen sitting down with a one on one with Minerva, the woman they call the Gypsy Moth in a very interesting setting, a study with numerous Gypsy books, artifacts and a huge Jackal Mask encased in glass sitting in the middle of the room. Minerva is where she has been staying, the Estate in the Florida Everglades, where Sofia Clarke went on location to get this exclusive interview. Minerva was in leather pants, open toed spike heels and a red halter top, all made up with her long blood orange hair down, running her long black pointy fingernails through her strands, icy blue eyes turning toward Sofia Clarke who seemed very uncomfortable in her dark grey suit.)
Sofia Clarke: Minerva, thank you so much for inviting me into your beautiful home and taking the time to talk to me today.
Minerva: It’s not my home, I just stay here, but you’re welcome.
Sofia Clarke: Alright, fair enough. I want to start right off the bat, with what happened last week, and what we have seen the last few months, it has really been and up and down ride for you especially after Territorial Invasion where you were one of the sole survivors, and things were looking up, but a couple of losses, in the Triple Threat, Wicked Games and The Grand Prix derailed your hopes of being in the chamber and especially Wicked Games, you blame Sienna Jade.
Minerva: No, before you continue, let me explain. Sienna provided the distraction when let’s be completely transparent here, I was about to finish off Terry Chambers, I blame myself for taking my eye off the prize and that one single move, took me out of the Elimination Chamber, contention for the EAW World Championship and led to the biggest beating I ever had in my career, where I still think about it to this day. I take blame in allowing Sienna to lead me down that path of loss and mutilation, but I do hold her accountable for interfering in my affairs, and for that yes, some of that blame falls on her.
Sofia Clarke: Last week, you came out and made the challenge, which led to Sienna Jade finally coming out and actually addressing you, which before she had absolutely no interest in facing you Minerva, and I don’t think she still does, per say, but before we get to that, I would like to ask you about the nudes that….
(Minerva raises her hand; Sofia stops right away. The Gypsy Moth closes her eyes for a moment before shaking her head, slowly opening them back up, staring right at Sofia Clarke.)
Minerva: I have always exploited my sexuality in matches, promos and the way I go about my business, this is no secret, what I have never done is become pornographic, my body is for me to determine who sees it, in this case it was Myles, because yes we are dating and we are sexually intimate with one another which truth be told is none of anyone’s business, but now I feel like I must explain myself and why Myles had those private pictures of me that were for HIS EYES ONLY! I’m sorry….
(After the outburst, Minerva tries to calm down some, taking a deep breath. Her eyes narrow.)
Minerva: I can’t but look at this as irony, and while I am not ashamed of my body, and how I take care of it, I know that I am a beautiful woman, just not everyone’s cup of tea, the fact still remains I was exposed by a frivolous little man who knows he is about to be taken out by real man in Myles. See though, tonight I get a piece of him, and I will use Jesse Barlow as an example to Sienna Jade but leave just enough for Myles to pick at the bones. Thing is Sofia, many call what has been happening to me since after Territorial Invasion, karma. For the sins of my past, the brutality I have given to others, now handed to me, leaving me lying unconscious in a pool of my own blood with a broken face, but in time all wounds, all losses and tribulations test us, we heal and then become better for it. This is simply a phase, but do I expect anyone to feel sorry for me? No…..
Sofia Clarke: Why not?
(Cracking a smirk, brushing her long hair back Minerva lets out a sigh.)
Minerva: I deserved it. Does it make it right? No, that is my privacy, this is my body that I don’t flaunt around like a whore, I may act like a Harlot at times, I may still be the most sadistic woman in the EAW, but showing me naked up there is fucking humiliating. Sadly, I’m used to it, and all Jesse and Hannah did was expose me to the truth and the peanut gallery of the EAW courts of public opinion. They will body shame me, make fun of something, but one thing I know that is my natural body and much as it hurts me, I will not let them win.
Sofia Clarke: Thank you for your candid honesty. The last time I tried to interview you, I felt like you wanted to tear my head off.
Minerva: I did, do not worry, I am not willing to clean up the mess in my own abode.
(Sofia looks both horrified and relieved.)
Sofia Clarke: Now, last week with Sienna Jade, you two were in a brawl, suffered a busted lip but the match was made at Road to Redemption, while that may not be what you had hoped for, as it is clear you wanted a chance in the Elimination Chamber, what do you have to say about your encounter with Sienna Jade?
Minerva: Sienna Jade is not an honorable mention, she is not a backup plan, we are talking about the most decorated woman in the EAW, she IS the measuring stick, and I had my eyes on her since day one. Sure, she is catered to and it has taken me this long to face her? Many will talk about how I somehow manipulated Myles into going after her because I was afraid or didn’t want to deal with it myself, furthest from the truth. All I did was make a suggestion, to a man I care about and wanted to see his career flourish, he earned and deserved that title shot and the belt. At the same time, putting all my eggs in one basket failed. See, Sofia, for Sienna, I am simply another match, a chance to shut me up and continue her climb to a World Title, what about me? How long have I been here in the EAW and never had that ONE big win against the top dogs of this company? Jamie O’Hara, Mr. DEDEDE, Cameron Ella Ava, Andrea Valentine, Serena Bennett just to name a few, I have never defeated them, but they have defeated me. Yet, for me, Sienna is he pinnacle, and this is the biggest match of my career. I haven’t accomplished a smidgen of what she has, yet while I am down, trying to somehow figure a way to claw back into the conversation? A win over her at Road to Redemption puts me back in that conversation. It is time that I started living up to the hype, and stop pointing fingers at a system that will always be what it is, for I have to make it my own, plain and simple.
Sofia Clarke: If there is one thing you would like to tell Sienna, what would it be?
Minerva: Maybe after what I have done to people like Serena Bennett and Raven Roberts, it is my turn to experience the suffering. The EAW is and will always be a vicious cycle, everything comes full circle from the wrestlers we face to the ones we watch come and go, for my wars are not lost, only my battles, as this is far from over, but see Sienna, we all reap what we sow, I understand that fully now, so I will ask you one question, do you?
(Minerva glares into the camera, her icy blue eyes slowly narrow.)
Minerva: You will, at Road to Redemption.
(The camera pans at her cold eyes, before fading to black.)
(Sofia’s interview with Minerva fades out and Voltage returns to the ringside area. Persephone, of all people, is standing by the middle of the ring. Instead of taking her cue, she has the microphone tucked under her arm and is texting on her phone. The virtual crowd lets her have it, which finally draws her attention. She rolls her eyes at them, tucks the phone in the back pocket of her designer skinny jeans, and raises the microphone to her mouth.)
Persephone: Well excuse the fuck out of me for not knowing we were back from break. It’s not like I asked to get up here and conduct this interview. But yes, that’s why I’m the ring. Next week at Road to Redemption our loser of a Cash in the Vault winner, Darcy May Morgan, will put the briefcase on the line in what we are just so PLEASED to announce will be a Barbed Wire Ladder Match. Darcy has literally shit the bed this season so there’s like a great chance she’s going to lose the one thing making her relevant right now. Her opponent is Drake King, and really I don’t have a lot to say about him. Dude is fucking weird as shit to be honest. Lucky me they’re both joining me via satellite tonight because Captain Charisma felt it would be best if they stayed away from one another until Road to Redemption. So yeah.
(Persephone gestures towards the video tron and a split screen of Darcy and Drake appear. Drake is live from the chapel area of his compound, standing behind his altar with a thoughtful look on his face. Darcy appears to be in a nice room in what can only be assumed to be her home. She has her Cash in the Vault briefcase with her, seeing as how Drake left it in the ring with her after suplexing her on the burning trash can last week. She does not look happy.)
Persephone: So I would thank you both for joining me but I literally don’t care. I guess I’ll start with you Darcy. How did it feel to get suplexed onto the flaming trash can last week?
(Darcy literally rolls her eyes to the back of her head.)
Darcy May Morgan: I mean it didn’t feel great but I’ve been through worse.
Persephone: Super! Now Drake, how did it feel to suplex Darcy onto the flaming trash can last week?
(A sad expression crosses Drake’s face and he just shakes his head.)
Drake King: I never wanted it to come to this, Persephone, and quite frankly, this whole situation is just unfortunate. I have gone through several stages of grief as it pertains to this situation. My shock has worn off. My anger has subsided… for the most part. I feel resigned to the fact that I am going to have to pummel a woman who was once full of life and potential, and take the only thing she has left in this business away from her.
(Darcy laughs a bit. She really can’t help herself. This is the last situation she ever expected to find herself in for Road to Redemption.)
Darcy May Morgan: I didn’t exactly have facing Drake King at Road to Redemption for the Cash in the Vault briefcase on my 2020 bingo card either, to be frank. But this is where I’m at. I’m looking at this match as the most important match of my life because my future is on the line. This briefcase represents all the blood, sweat, and tears I have shed for EAW since walking through the doors. I have worked tirelessly to build myself up and become someone who is a serious threat to every man and woman in this company. I had an incredible reign as the Specialists Champion that really put me on the map, and now I have a Universal Women’s Championship shot. That’s what this briefcase gives me. A chance to pursue whatever world title I want, and I made my intentions perfectly clear at the end of the last season. I want to continue to help build up the prestige of the Universal Women’s Championship. I deserve to have my name added to the list of women that have held that championship so far, and once I do, I’m going to become the Elitist that is synonymous with that championship.
(A little smirk crosses Drake’s face as he listens to Darcy’s passionate words. There has never been any doubt about how much the women’s division means to her. When her female peers decided to pursue the other championships, Darcy always maintained her stance that she wanted to become Universal Women’s Champion.)
Drake King: Fantastic, Darcy. Absolutely, fantastic! I truly hope that eventually you are able to achieve that goal, however you aren’t going to get there by taking a cash-in route. There’s a reason I want that briefcase, and believe me, it has nothing to do with me wanting to use it for selfish gain. I don’t care about championship gold, but what does matter to me is keeping you from getting it. You see, Darcy, you are driven by materialistic goals and vanity achievements, and as someone who used to be just like you, I know that this is the wrong mentality to have. You should just be grateful for your spot in this company and the platform it gives you. You have the chance to help inspire others to do great things, but instead, all you do is allow your own greed to take center stage. It was wrong of me to help you with this, to be perfectly frank, but I really did believe in you. I wanted to make up for last season and the hurt I caused you. I did everything I could for you, but ultimately it just wasn’t enough. You did the unthinkable and you turned your back on your Messiah. I would have ensured you got your just due, and now at Road to Redemption, you are going to lose everything that you have left.
Darcy May Morgan: That’s where you’re wrong, Drake. The name of this free-per-view is fitting because that’s exactly what it’s billed as for me; a road to redemption. I have owned my struggles this season and accepted my circumstances as best I can, but the last straw for me is when I was thrown into a match to help YOU try and qualify for the Extreme Elimination Champion. That was bullshit and you know it, and after you cost me War Games and the Grand Prix, AND continued to meddle in my matches and assert yourself, I’d had enough. I don’t regret turning on you at all, and if you think that I’m going to let you take something from me that I EARNED back at Pain for Pride, then you have another coming. At some point, I will be using MY briefcase to cash in and become the Universal Women’s Champion, and there’s not a damn thing anyone can do to stop me.
(Persephone raises an eyebrow.)
Persephone: I mean, Drake could literally just beat you at Road to Redemption and take the briefcase. Pretty sure that would stop you from any future cash-in attempt.
(Darcy purses her lips and there is no mistaking the determination on her face. She is dead set on retaining her briefcase, no matter what kind of challenge Drake presents to her. She sits back in her chair and narrows her eyes.)
Darcy May Morgan: Drake isn’t going to beat me, though. I have invested too much of myself into becoming the future Universal Women’s Champion. I had to go through Hell in the Cash in the Vault ladder match back at Pain for Pride to even get this opportunity. There’s no guarantee that I would have even gotten a Universal Women’s Championship shot based off of my own merit, so I had to capitalize on the opportunity in front of me at that time. I will admit that I haven’t had the dream season I envisioned. I thought for sure that I could ride the high of Pain for Pride and coast through the competition this season. Voltage has proven to be the cutthroat brand absolutely everyone warned me it would be, and I haven’t done as well as I expected too. Now a lot of that can be attributed to that bellend over there, and now it’s time to rid him from my life once and for all, and remind everyone in the process why I am ‘The Leading Lady.’
Persephone: But like, I don’t understand this confidence…
Drake King: Quite frankly, neither do I, because it’s not like you have ever been able to better me, Darcy. I would never toot my own horn, or brag, because I am a humble man, but our history with one another is pretty one-sided. It does not fall in your favor, and honestly, I am stronger and more powerful than I have ever been. This isn’t going to end well for you, Darcy. I have seen the future, Darcy, and it’s dark. It is bleak. It is not something that any of us want to live, which is why I was reborn and given the chance to change it. You made the ultimate mistake of biting the hand that was feeding you and now you have to pay for that. Sinners don’t go unpunished, especially those who show no remorse. At Road to Redemption, your hopes and your dreams will go up in flames when I climb that ladder and retrieve your Cash in the Vault briefcase.
Darcy May Morgan: No.
(Darcy’s voice is quiet, but firm.)
Darcy May Morgan: I refuse to let you ruin anything else for me, Drake. I know that this will be the fight of my life, but I am more than ready for it. It doesn’t matter what you have in store for me, I am ready.
Drake King: Overconfident people usually believe they are and that becomes their downfall. I haven’t even begun to show the world what type of damage I am willing to inflict in order to shape this company into the vision that I want for it. You will learn first hand what happens when you spit in your Messiah’s face and denounce him in front of the entire world.
(Once again, Darcy can’t help but roll her eyes.)
Darcy May Morgan: Save it, Drake. You aren’t going to do shit, and after I retain this briefcase, I am going to look ahead to the new year and finally becoming the Universal Women’s Champion.
(A sinister look crosses Drake’s face and he clasps his hands together in a prayer formation. He closes his eyes, and after mumbling a few unintelligible words, he opens his eyes and snaps his fingers. All of a sudden, Darcy’s briefcase bursts into flames and she lets out a startled cry, falling out of her chair.)
Darcy May Morgan: WALLACE! WALLACE! WALLACE HELP!
(Drake’s maniacal laughter is heard as Darcy’s bodyguard, Wallace, rushes into the scene! He bravely kicks the briefcase to the ground and begins stomping on it to put out the flames, while Darcy is screaming.)
(Back inside the ring, Persephone is watching all of this unfold with a puzzled look on her face.)
Persephone: Now what in the world kind of sorcery is this?!
(Drake looks into the camera, an unmistakable look of wrath on his face. There’s no doubt he plans to inflict serious harm on Darcy come Road to Redemption and end her dreams of ever becoming a world champion. He snaps his fingers again, which cuts the video feed streaming from his compound, and the screen widens to show just Darcy and Wallace. Wallace has managed to stomp out the flames, and a shocked Darcy is just staring down at her charred, smouldering briefcase.)
Persephone: Well that was something. Not sure what, but something. Anyways. We’ll be right back.
(Voltage fades into a commercial break.)
(Commercial for new blueberry flavored Corona featuring TLA and Serena Bennett.)
(Returning from commercial, inside the World 1 Theatre, “Unfuckwithable” by Deez Nuts is playing and the camera pans to find Sienna Jade having already made her entrance during the break. She’s seated on a chair in front of the commentary table, a smirk on her face as she takes in the mixed reaction from the virtual crowd before her entrance music fades out.)
Bella Braxton: The following singles contest is set for-
Virtual Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!
(“Kingslayer” by Bring Me The Horizon feat. BABYMETAL starts up and the crowd ignites into boos, as Jesse Barlow strolls out onto the stage with Hannah, the two of them looking entirely unbothered by the reaction they receive.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Hoboken, New Jersey… weighing in at 210 pounds… being accompanied to the ring by Hannah Marin… JESSEEEE BAAAAAARRRRLOOOOWW!!!!
James Peters: It’s no surprise that after last week, the reception to Jesse Barlow and Hannah Marin is downright heated! They exposed Minerva’s private pictures to the world to get to Myles, but tonight Minerva gets her chance to get back at Jesse, while Sienna has a front row seat!
Persephone: If there’s anything I love, it’s messy drama and I’m sure with everything that’s been going on, there’s bound to be something that happens here!
Rich Russillo: I’ll have to agree with you there; there are far too many elements at play here for something to not go down, but who knows what that’ll be!
(Jesse Barlow enters the ring, proud of himself and looking smug despite his actions. “Blood, Milk, & Sky” by White Zombie takes over and the crowd roars into cheers for Minerva, who makes her way out from the back with Myles trailing behind her.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… making her way to the ring from the Florida Everglades… weighing 122 pounds… MIIIINEEERRRVAAAA!!!!
Rich Russillo: That look on Minerva’s face is kinda concerning, I wouldn’t want to be Jesse Barlow right now :lupe:
James Peters: Perhaps, Jesse knows what he’s doing. I can’t say it was wise going down the road he did, but he’s clearly making no exceptions for anything or anyone when it comes to dealing with Myles!
(Minerva enters the ring and leaves Myles on the outside, and she goes marching right up to Jesse, who smirks in her face, only for the referee to back her up! She does so despite Jesse continuing to taunt her from the other side of the referee, and Minerva pushes past him to go after Jesse!!)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: MINERVA IS LIVID AFTER SHE JUST TACKLED JESSE BARLOW TO THE MAT!!! MINERVA IS ALL OVER BARLOW HERE IN THE EARLY FEW SECONDS OF THIS MATCH AND SHE’S LOOKING TO GIVE JESSE NO TIME TO COVER UP!! MINERVA TAKING EVERY CHANCE SHE CAN TO PUNCH HIS FACE IN AND IT’S TIMES LIKE THIS WHERE TESTING THE WRATH OF MINERVA JUST MIGHT PROVE TO BACKFIRE!!!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA JUST HASN’T STOPPED- BUT HERE’S THE REFEREE FINALLY!!! THE REFEREE PRACTICALLY HAVING TO TEAR MINERVA RIGHT OFF OF JESSE!! Minerva gets to her feet arguing with the referee while Jesse brings himself up, and he’s got a smirk on his face; he’s laughing! MINERVA PUSHES PAST THE REFEREE AND RUNS JESSE BACK INTO A CORNER OF THE RING, SHE’S DELIVERING KICK AFTER KICK! THE REFEREE ONCE AGAIN HAVING TO STEP IN HERE AND ADMONISH MINERVA FOR IGNORING THE FIVE COUNT!
Persephone: I mean, I’m not against a disqualification here exactly, especially when it means that Minerva is gonna tear Jesse the fuck apart; I say let her do it! There’s the chance we might even see someone pummeled to death right here, only on Rex’s show!
James Peters: Please seek professional help, I’m begging you.
Rich Russillo: Meanwhile in the ring, Minerva once again pushes past the referee but Jesse sidesteps out the corner and drives his shoulder right into the middle of Minerva’s back before she can turn around! Jesse finally gets the chance to turn the tables on Minerva and use that anger against her, but if he wants any chance of making this out alive, he’ll have to stay in control! Jesse rips her out of the corner and flings her to the mat by her hair before stomping down on her midsection, leaving Myles to simply shake his head in disgust!
Persephone: Sienna herself looks pretty pleased with the sight, as does Hannah, and Jesse follows up inside the ring with a kick to the ribs to turn her over. Jesse comes down on her back with a stomp before hitting an elbow drop in that same exact spot, before quickly drawing Minerva and looking to whip her across the ring- wait, no! He pulled her right back into a back elbow to the side of her head and now a kick to the gut before he hooks her up for a suplex-
James Peters: Minerva drops down behind Jesse on her feet but she stumbles to the ropes, nearly losing her balance! Jesse aims to follow up from behind, but there’s Minerva with a back kick to keep him at bay- AND NOW SHE COMES LEAPING AT HIM TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A THESZ PRESS!! MINERVA IS DETERMINED ON GIVING JESSE BARLOW HELL TONIGHT AS SHE’S BACK TO TRYING TO BREAK HIS FACE APART WITH MULTIPLE FISTS! JESSE TRIES TO COVER UP BUT MINERVA JUST SWITCHES OVER TO BANGING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA COMES OFF OF JESSE BUT KEEPS A HOLD ON HIM- WAIT, HE JUST SHOVED HER AWAY! MINERVA IS IN HOT PURSUIT AS JESSE DROPS DOWN AND ROLLS OUT THE RING! Hannah comes around her corner of the ring and Jesse finds her, the two of meeting up seemingly to regroup- BUT HERE COMES MINERVA! MINERVA TRIES TO CLOBBER JESSE FROM BEHIND BUT HE DUCKS OUT THE WAY AND SHE NEARLY STRIKES HANNAH! HANNAH STARTS BACKING AWAY AS MINERVA BEGINS TO GET ON HER FOR THE PART SHE PLAYED IN LAST WEEK’S LEAK! AND JESSE TAKES MINERVA DOWN WITH A CHOP BLOCK!!
Persephone: Okay, but can we talk about the look on Hannah’s face when she realized Minerva was about to absolutely destroy her? :mjlol: Anyway, Jesse drags Minerva up and slams her head off the post, totally not something Myles appreciates I’m sure, before rolling her back into the ring and she looks out of it as Jesse goes for the cover!
OOOONNNNEEE!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWW-
James Peters: Minerva kicks out and Myles couldn’t look anymore relieved, but Jesse looks to keep that as restrained as possible while he looks to stay in control. Jesse works to bring Minerva up but not without repeated knee strikes to the head, letting Minerva absolutely have it! Jesse with an uppercut now- no! Minerva spins away and she looks for a clothesline- BUT JESSE DUCKS UNDER IT AND DROPS MINERVA WITH A BACK SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: Minerva crashes hard but she already goes to turn over to get up, except she’s getting nowhere as Jesse lands a spinning heel kick after beating her to her feet! We just got a camera angle of Sienna laughing after Jesse struck like he was trying to take Minerva’s head off, and Minerva nearly falls over but manages to stay up. Jesse rushes forward looking for a DDT on the kneeling Minerva, but she slips out as he falls back! Jesse hits the mat and Minerva shoots up to her feet after getting a hold of his legs, repeatedly stomping Jesse’s midsection!
James Peters: Minerva throws herself forward into a senton to come crashing down right onto Jesse and she quickly turns over to pull him into a headlock before he can even try to get up, using that to bring Jesse to his feet before dropping down into a kneeling facebreaker! Jesse’s head bounces off Minerva’s knee and he stumbles back but Minerva quickly closes the distance as she chops him across the chest! She follows up with another before transitioning into a forearm strike, getting Jesse against the ropes!
Persephone: Minerva surprises him with a knee to the gut and pulls him in to bring him off his feet, just to put him over the top rope. Jesse is left hanging there only for a moment as Minerva hits a scissors kick across the back of the neck to bring him down! Sienna looks completely unimpressed from what I just saw and Hannah Marin looks frustrated that Jesse managed to lose his advantage, but Minerva appears to be firmly in control as she whips him into the corner. Minerva goes running in-
Rich Russillo: BUT JESSE POPS MINERVA UP INTO THE AIR AND OVER THE TOP ROPE OUT ONTO THE APRON! MINERVA LANDS HER FEET AND JESSE GOES SWING BUT SHE BLOCKS IT, AND GRABS JESSE’S HEAD TO PULL HIM DOWN NECK-FIRST INTO THE TOP ROPE! JESSE STAGGERS AWAY CLUTCHING AT HIS THROAT BUT FROM BEHIND COMES MINERVA WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG! JESSE GETS DRIVEN FACE-FIRST INTO THE MAT AND MINERVA LOOKS FOR HER FIRST PIN OF THE MATCH!
OOONNNNEEEE!!!
TTTTTWWWWWW-
James Peters: Jesse gets his shoulder up and Minerva immediately turns over, pressing her fingers right into his eyes! I doubt she’s forgotten that Sienna’s here at ringside, but surely it’s just as much of a message to Jesse that he and Hannah shouldn’t go prying into other people’s personal belongings that they aren’t meant to see! Jesse’s kicking his feet obviously in pain while Hannah is screaming for the referee to do something- Minerva raises her hands to show she’d stopped so that the referee would back off!
Persephone: And you call that screaming? It was more like screeching; I’m pretty sure I nearly went deaf! But now that Minerva’s in control, I’m sure she’s about to take her time with Jesse Barlow, which is just totally what I need right now. 🙄 She drags Jesse up she slaps him across the face much to the delight of Myles, before she starts rattling him with forearm shots before she hits a quick snap suplex. But with a hold still on Jesse, Minerva gator rolls to the ropes closest to Sienna here before slinging Jesse over the bottom rope, pressing her knee into the back of his neck as she uses the rope to choke him with it.
Rich Russillo: Minerva puts her attention on Sienna as she plans to hold this as long as possible, Sienna simply making mocking faces as she clearly remains unimpressed! But I don’t think it’s being done with the intention of hoping Sienna takes her any more seriously than she already does or doesn’t; surely it’s just to let her know what’s to come while serving out punishment to Jesse for his actions. Minerva finally relents at the referee’s count of four- BUT THERE SHE GOES WITH A DOUBLE KNEE DROP TO THE CHEST JUST AS JESSE TURNED OVER!! MINERVA DISREGARDS THE REFEREE ADMONISHING HER AND SHE GOES TO BRING JESSE UP TO HIS FEET! SHE GETS HIM IN POSITION FOR ANOTHER SUPLEX- JESSE BLOCKS IT!
James Peters: Minerva tries hoisting him up again but Jesse traps his leg around Minerva’s, only for her to get free and raise her knee up into his chest! And again! Again! AND AGAIN! MINERVA STARTS A SERIES OF KNEE LIFTS THAT ARE SURELY KNOCKING THE AIR FROM JESSE’S LUNGS! JESSE IS DEFENSELESS AS HE’S BENT OVER AND TRAPPED IN THAT FRONT HEADLOCK! MINERVA FINALLY LETS UP WITH A KICK THAT BRINGS HIM UPRIGHT AND SHE KNOCKS HIM BACK WITH A FOREARM, SENDING HIM INTO THE ROPES AND HE COMES SPRINGING BACK INTO A SPINEBUTSTER!! THE BACK OF JESSE’S HEAD SMACKS OFF THE MAT UPON BEING PLANTED AND MINERVA MAKES THE COVER!
OOONNNNEEEE!!!
TTTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Jesse kicks out and Sienna is out here in front of us looking amused, but not surprised at all that Minerva didn’t put Jesse away yet. She checks her nonexistent wristwatch asking Minerva what the hell she’s waiting for, and I’m right there with her at this point because I was expecting drama and all hell to break loose in this match.
James Peters: While Minerva does seemingly have plenty working against her tonight, I wouldn’t doubt her intentions and what she hopes to accomplish in this moment. But the same thing can be said about Jesse, who has shown that he only needs the slightest opening to take advantage of a situation. If Minerva can’t say focused, he’ll have no problem abusing that like he’s done against past opponents; Jesse definitely shouldn’t be counted out.
Rich Russillo: Minerva hauls him up to club him across the top of his back with forearms and , but Jesse manages to take her back into the corner although Minerva has yet to stop! Jesse backs them away from the turnbuckles before shoving forward again, battering Minerva into the corner! Barlow manages to slip out of Minerva’s grasp- AND IN AN ACT OF DESPERATION, HE LUNGES FORWARD AND RAKES THE EYES!
James Peters: Jesse lifts Minerva up onto the top turnbuckle and tries to climb up after her but Minerva manages to kick him away! Minerva rubs at her eyes, her vision still obstructed- AND JESSE USES THAT TO GRAB HER LEG AND YANK HER DOWN FROM THE TOP BUCKLE! MINERVA HITS THE MAT AND JESSE PLUCKS HER UP OFF THE MAT FOR A KNEELING BACKBREAKER! HE KEEPS MINERVA PLANTED ON HIS KNEE BEFORE RAISING HIMSELF AND HER BACK UP AND FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA COMES OFF THE MAT CLUTCHING AT HER BACK BUT THERE’S JESSE WITH A SNAPMARE! NOW A KICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! MINERVA REACHES UP TO CONSOLE THE TARGETED AREA BUT THAT LEAVES JESSE THE CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH “SITTING DUCK”!! THE RUNNING DOUBLE LEG DROPKICK CONNECTS AND HE GOES IN FOR THE PIN!!!
OOOONNNNEEEE!!!
TTTTTTWWWWOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
Persephone: Minerva powers out and Hannah is on the outside looking just the slightest bit frustrated, but imagine how I must be feeling! Jesse looks to stay collected though as he starts getting to his feet while he’s got a handful of Minerva’s hair, and he looks out at Myles-
James Peters: Jesse Barlow starts thrusting his hips at Minerva’s face, and Myles is furious!
Persephone: 🍿👀
Rich Russillo: Was last week not enough?! Jesse has gone out of his way to humiliate Minerva as a way to get to Myles, and tonight is no different! Myles smacks the apron and grabs the bottom rope maybe in an attempt to get into the ring, but the referee quickly rushes over to cut him off! Jesse uses the distraction as an opportunity to get back at Minerva for the eye-gouging! The referee turns back around to see this- BUT JESSE WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX BEFORE THE REFEREE CAN DO ANYTHING! JESSE ROLLING OVER TO LIFT MINERVA AS WELL AND HE KICKS HER IN THE GUT BEFORE GRABBING HER ARMS!! HE’S SET UP FOR THE “BAMBINO BOMB” TIGER BOMB!!!!
James Peters: BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO HOLD HER GROUND DESPITE JESSE TRYING TO LIFT HER OFF THE MAT!! JESSE TRIES AGAIN BUT MINERVA WON’T BUDGE!! MINERVA FLIPS HIM OVER HEAD AND HE CRASHES TO THE MAT OFF THAT BACK BODY DROP FROM MINERVA!!! THE FORMER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION BUYS HERSELF A MOMENT OF TIME AFTER EFFECTIVELY BLOCKING THE ATTEMPT!!
Rich Russillo: Jesse seems to have taken a bad fall as he’s grabbing at the back of his neck, but he’s not letting that deter him! Jesse goes right after Minerva- SNAP POWERSLAM!! JESSE WALKS RIGHT INTO THAT ONE AND HE’S FORCED TO THE CANVAS, TAKING ANOTHER UNCOMFORTABLE LANDING! MINERVA IS THE FIRST TO GET UP AND AS JESSE TURNS OVER ONTO ALL FOURS, MINERVA REACHES DOWN TO RAKE HIS BACK! IT EFFECTIVELY ALLOWS HER TO GRAB ONE OF JESSE’S WRISTS BEFORE SWEEPING HIS OTHER ARM OUT FROM UNDER HIM! SHE GRABS IT AND PULLS HIM OFF THE MAT BEFORE SENDING HIM FACE-FIRST TO THE MAT WITH A STOMP TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!
Persephone: Just when I was enjoying the messy antics of the former wannabe cult leader, she just has to go and ruin it; I just might have to consider being on #TeamSienna now! But here she goes, just having to make the statement that she won’t be put away so easily as she drops an elbow to the back of the head and Jesse trudges to the ropes looking for a reprieve.
James Peters: Minerva has no intention of letting him catch a breather though, as she aims to rip him away from the ropes! Jesse tries punching her away- BUT MINERVA BLOCKS IT AND HOOKS HIM UP FOR A SAMBO SUPLEX! JESSE’S NECK AND UPPER BACK GET DRIVEN INTO THE MAT, AND THEY’VE TAKEN PLENTY OF HITS THROUGHOUT THE MATCH! JESSE PUSHES HIMSELF UP OFF THE MAT- “THE DEVIL’S TOUCH”!!! SUPERKICK BY MINERVA CAUSES JESSE’S HEAD TO SNAP BACK AND HE’S OUT!!! MINERVA COLLAPSES DOWN ONTO JESSE FOR THE COVER!!!
OOONNNNEEE!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRREEE-
Rich Russillo: HANNAH MARIN IS ON THE APRON!!! THE REFEREE STOPS THE COUNT JUST AS IT SEEMED LIKE HANNAH MIGHT STEP INTO THE RING AND HE MARCHES OVER, ARGUING WITH HER TO STEP DOWN!!!
James Peters: Minerva sits up looking frustrated as she realizes what’s happening and she looks pissed off that Hannah as interjected herself into the match-up like this! Hannah climbs off the apron as she sees Minerva coming to her feet, and there’s Myles coming around the corner warning Hannah to stay down! Hannah isn’t fazed though – that or she’s truly desperate enough to want to see Jesse win, as she starts mouthing off to Myles right here in front of Sienna! She gets in Myles’ face and Minerva starts over, trying to swipe at her through the ropes with a kick but Hannah ducks out the way in time!
Rich Russillo: Myles assures Minerva that he can handle this and tries to guide Hannah back around to the side of the ring she was originally on, so that Minerva can put her focus back on the match! Minerva goes to pick Jesse up off the mat and aims to whip him into the ropes but he plants his feet and looks for a short-arm clothesline as he pulls Minerva in, but Minerva ducks under it and runs off the ropes while Jesse turns around- DISCUS LARIAT BY JESSE, WHO TAKES OUT THE REFEREE! JESSE BARLOW JUST ACCIDENTALLY TOOK OUT THE REFEREE!!
Persephone: Wow, now there’s no one to count the fucking pin, this is just great! Minerva and Jesse are up on their feet and Minerva tries to capitalize on the moment by getting a hold of Jesse but he ends up pushing her back to the ropes in the hold, they fall out through the ropes and up right at Sienna’s feet. She gets off her chair but seeing the referee is out, she folds up the chair and raises it-
James Peters: MYLES COMES RUSHING AROUND THE CORNER FROM DEALING WITH HANNAH AND RIPS THE CHAIR OUT OF SIENNA’S HAND FROM BEHIND! SIENNA WHIRLS AROUND REALIZING WHAT’S HAPPENED AND SHE’S ABSOLUTELY LIVID!!! SIENNA TRIES TO TAKE THE CHAIR BACK FROM HIM BUT HE WON’T LET GO, AND SIENNA SIMPLY SHOVES HIM BACKWARD AND HE UNKNOWINGLY COLLIDES WITH JESSE BARLOW!! AND JESSE SHOVES HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND FOR THAT!!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA AND JESSE GANG UP ON MYLES WHILE HE’S DOWN, STOMPING THE ABSOLUTE HELL OUT OF HIM!! MYLES IS DEFENSELESS ON THE GROUND!!! MINERVA KICKS SIENNA FROM BEHIND AND SHE GOES DOWN!!! MINERVA RETURNS TO THE ACTION BY GOING AFTER SIENNA AND SHE’S MAKING HER PAY FOR INVOLVING HERSELF!!!
James Peters: BUT MINERVA GETS FLUNG TO THE GROUND BY HER HAIR BY JESSE!! LET’S NOT FORGET IN ALL THIS PANDEMONIUM THAT THERE’S STILL A MATCH GOING ON!! JESSE ROLLS MINERVA BACK INTO THE RING AND HE GOES TO THE REFEREE, WHO’S LAID OUT IN THE CORNER, IN AN ATTEMPT TO SHAKE HIM AWAKE!! The referee seems is hardly conscious and Jesse leaves it to Hannah to do the rest knowing that he has to stay on Minerva! He knows this is his chance as he seems to have her right where he wants her when he turns back to Minerva to grab her- “NEVERMORE” V-TRIGGER BY JESSE!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! MINERVA EVADES IT AND THERE’S A SPINNING SIDE KICK BY THE FORMER CHAMPION! SHE LOOKS TO RUN THE ROPES JUST AS SIENNA’S BACK UP AND SHE’S GOT THE CHAIR WITH HER AS SHE SLIDES INTO THE RING! SIENNA TRIES TO ACT QUICKLY AND MINERVA RUNS INTO THE CHAIR SHOT-
James Peters: SIENNA STRIKES JESSE OVER THE HEAD WITH THE CHAIR!!! MINERVA DOVE OUT THE WAY AND JESSE TAKES THE FULL BRUNT OF THE CHAIR SHOT INTENDED FOR MINERVA!! HANNAH IS LIVID AS THE REFEREE IS STILL COMING TO AND SHE TRIES TO WARN HIM BUT HE’S STILL SHAKING OFF THE EFFECTS OF BEING STRUCK EARLIER!!! SIENNA LOOKS SURPRISED BUT ONLY FOR A MOMENT AS SHE IMMEDIATELY THINKS TO GO AFTER MINERVA NOW-
Rich Russillo: BIG BOOT TO THE CHAIR TO SEND IT BACK INTO SIENNA’S FACE!!! SIENNA GOES DOWN TO ROLL OUT THE RING AND DROPS THE CHAIR!!! MINERVA KICKS THE CHAIR OUT TO MYLES AS HE’S BACK ON HIS FEET AND HE DISPOSES OF IT AT RINGSIDE, MEANWHILE THE REFEREE IS SEATED ON THE MAT HOLDING HIS HEAD WHILE HANNAH’S STILL SCREAMING AT HIM!
James Peters: MINERVA HAS JESSE UP!!! “ATLAS FALLS”!!! THE BRAIN BUSTER CONNECTS AND MINERVA DROPS DOWN INTO THE COVER, AS THE REFEREE TURNS OVER AND TRUDGES OVER TO MAKE THE COUNT!!!!
OOOOOONNNNNEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Blood, Milk, & Sky” by White Zombie starts up to the sound of cheers, and Myles quickly enters the ring to join Minerva, the both of them taking a moment to make sure the other is okay.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…. MIIINNNEERRRVAAAAA!!!!
James Peters: What a sequence of events that played out here in the end, as we just watched Sienna’s plans to screw Minerva backfire in front of her own eyes!
Persephone: It’s kind of fucked up when you think about it, but once Minerva kicked the chair in her face, it was pretty much over for her there. She wasn’t all that nice to me on commentary a while ago, so I wouldn’t have been mad to see her lose either, but after Jesse and Hannah leaked her nudes, I don’t think anyone’s going to say that he didn’t have it coming.
Rich Russillo: Jesse obviously wasn’t the intended target, but Minerva quickly outsmarted Sienna when it mattered most! You can’t blame Jesse at all for trying to take advantage, as even beforehand he was looking good against the former Universal Women’s Champion, but ultimately, Minerva was able to overcome the odds and thwart Sienna’s plans here!
(On the outside, assisting Jesse in helping him to stand, Hannah looks livid with what happened, shaking her head at Minerva and Myles, who are celebrating Minerva’s victory inside the ring. Cutting to a different side of the ring, Sienna can be seen looking just as angry with the outcome, smacking the ground with one hand while she holds her head with the other. Despite the resentment being directed toward the ring, it’s on the inside where Minerva and Myles appear unaffected, simply staring down their Road to Redemption opponents with looks that come with a bit more confidence on their part before the scene fades out.)
(Voltage fades from the ringside area and cuts to a pre-recorded segment. Alexis Chambers is seen sitting in a chair, in front of a plain, white backdrop, and she has an amused look on her face. Alexis is another woman getting a chance to capture the Specialists Championship inside the chamber at Road to Redemption.)
Narrator: (off-mic) State your name for the record please.
Alexis Chambers: Alexis fuckin Chambers. Get used to hearing it.
Narrator: (off-mic) How long have you been wrestling? What have you accomplished thus far?
Alexis Chambers: This time a year ago, I asked my brother to give me some training tips. I loved wrestling when I was a kid but was afraid to try it. I dipped my toes in and got signed to EAW. I haven’t won any championships yet but I’ve stolen the show on several occasions. I’ve met my soulmate in Dr. Bethany Blue. And I will add a championship to my resume next weekend.
(Despite her setbacks, one thing Alexis has going for her is her incredible belief in herself. Since day one, Alexis has been given multiple opportunities to try and capture a championship, and even though she hasn’t gotten her hands on any gold just yet, she has absolutely stolen the show just like she says. There is no denying her ability, and with a little bit of polish, the sky is definitely the limit for Alexis.)
Narrator: (off-mic) Did you ever envision yourself competing for the biggest company in the world?
Alexis Chambers: I honestly didn’t. I got the recommendation from my brother but I’ve gone out of my way since then with progressing on my own to shine in my own way so people don’t remember me just for my last name. I’m glad to be accomplishing that in the top wrestling company, EAW.
Narrator: (off-mic) What are your thoughts about your current position in EAW?
Alexis Chambers: I know I’m low, but I can change that with a victory inside the chamber. I know I came up short in three straight title opportunities before this, and I know the hole I gotta dig out of is deep, but I’m up for the challenge. I’m low, but all it takes is one match at a time to climb up those ranks which I’ve done the past few weeks, and it continues when I capture the Specialists Championship.
(Alexis cracks a confident grin, unable to help herself.)
Narrator: (off-mic) What does competing in the Specialists Chamber mean to you?
Alexis Chambers: It means the absolute world to me. Any chance to make history is a chance I take to heart. This is the biggest match of my life, and I’m coming in with everything I’ve got, and then some.
Narrator: (off-mic) Who’s your biggest competition in this match? Why?
(Alexis pauses for a moment to ponder that question.)
Alexis Chambers: Obviously there’s Kasey, who is on top of her game. She went through hell to win the title, and it’s gonna be hell to get it off her. Harlow Reichert because I’ve been in the ring with her before, and now she’s as better as she’s ever been since Reasonable Doubt. Of course, Candice Blair. We tore the house down together and she likely thinks losing to me is embarrassing. I know she’s gonna be mad the next time we’re in the ring together to avenge the loss, so I’m ready for it. Everybody is all the same in this match. They’re all obstacles standing in my way of becoming the new Specialists Champion.
Narrator: (off-mic) What does the title of Specialists Champion mean to you?
(That’s an easy question for Alexis to answer.)
Alexis Chambers: It means the world. It’s been a championship I’ve been chasing since March. It’s a championship I will stop at nothing to hold in my hands. Tapping out to Veena in the tournament for it hurt me deeply in my soul. I will stop at nothing to avenge that loss and will do whatever it takes to call myself the Specialists Champion.
Narrator: (off-mic) How would you elevate the belt?
Alexis Chambers: Defending it with pride and honor each and every single time. Showing with each defense how deserving I truly am of holding the same championship Andrea Valentine, Consuela, and the late great Brody Sparks elevated.
Narrator: (off-mic) Anything you want to say to your fellow chamber participants?
(Alexis stares into the camera.)
Alexis Chambers: I just don’t want them to get caught up in the narrative that I don’t care about being in this match, or just looking at my losses the past month and a half and think there’s no way I stand a chance. This match means the world to me and everybody will see it soon enough and see just how much of a threat I am. Just after I beat Candice, she went on record saying I’m not a major threat in this match, and I have no problem showing her and everybody else who agrees with her why I truly am like I have the past two weeks. All of the pain and the heartache will have been worth it when I can finally call myself the Specialists Champion. It’ll be a moment in my life I’ll never forget, and neither will anybody else
Narrator: (off-mic) Thank you for your time.
(Alexis nods her head and stands up.)
Alexis Chambers: Thank YOU!
(She rips the microphone off and tosses it down, exiting the scene and sending Voltage to another commercial break.)
(Pre-taped commercial for “Us” movie now on Blu-Ray and DVD featuring Terry Chambers and Mason Massacre.)
(“Cry Little Sister” by Marilyn Manson begins to play throughout the arena as the Specialists Champion, Kasey Kaos slowly comes out, looking around holding her title before sliding into the ring still on her knees, she looks around upon the landscape before grabbing the mic.)
James Peters: The Specialists Champion is out here and she is always a sight to see, Kasey Kaos obviously has a lot to say after the last few weeks and the exchanges between the six women who will be entering the Specialists Chamber at Road to Redemption.
Rich Russillo: It is crazy to see that the end of the year is almost here and everyone wants to finish strong. Kasey is looking to plant her flag and let everyone know she is the bad bitch to beat in that Chamber.
Persephone: Get her out of here, she is so weird and creepy.
(Kasey looks around for a moment, before turning her attention to the Specialists Championship…)
Kasey Kaos: It seems like we have had quite the parody the last month or so leading into the Road to Damnation, for you see, we do not look at it as Redemption, we see it more as five women who will be locked inside the belly of the steel beast with us, we are not locked in with them. Candice Blair can lick her chops in cheap victory, Nina Bravo can brag about her little wins, Alexis Chambers can talk her rhetoric and try to act tough in front of our face, Lisa Wren can continue pretending to be a contender and Harlow Reichert is the one who should be giving all kinds of fucks. We are the epitome of the Specialists Championship, the keeper of the belt, the only one that the five other ladies need to get through, and that right there is impossible. They do not see it that way, they do not realize that we have no problem bleeding them to death, watching their plasma slowly run out of their decrepit bodies to their last breath, for the Elimination Chamber is not about who wins, it is about who survives. We have heard all the talk, how suddenly we are not worthy holding this title, yet last week we took it to the National Elite Champion, we have shown the entire locker room from the very top to the very bottom that Kasey Kaos is simply inevitable.
(Stopping for a moment, Kasey cracks a smile, looking directly into the camera….)
Kasey Kaos: Thing is, we are not out here to cut some baseless promo, we are not here to make some sort of threat, oh no, we only deal in promises. We want to invite the rest of the victims who will enter our Chamber, those who will dare to step into their metal grave, the last face they will see is ours and….
(Suddenly she is cut off with the sounds of “Diva” by Beyonce, when Candice Blair walks out in her street clothes and heels.)
James Peters: Candice is the first to bite and she looks content on wanting to speak her mind.
Rich Russillo: The fiery Ava sister has never been more determined than now.
Persephone: I love her top.
(Candice rolls into the ring already a bling bling mic in hand, not backing down from Kasey, getting right up to her face.)
Candice Blair: I already took you down once, if there is anyone that is not afraid of you, Kasey, it is me. I have been fighting the uphill battle since I came to the EAW, always being compared to my sisters, people running my name into the ground because I failed to beat someone like Jamie O’Hara or couldn’t walk out of the Chamber last year as a winner, for this is my second one, how many have you been in?
Kasey Kaos: We are…..
Candice Blair: …. Hush! I am talking!
(The virtual crowd cheers as Candice Blair and Kasey Kaos have a stare down.)
Candice Blair: Do you want to know what your biggest asset is? The ability to instill fear upon people and you have done it to some of the best, but not me. You don’t scare me Kasey. The Chamber doesn’t scare me, there isn’t a damn thing about this match that scares me, which is why I am going to walk out with that Specialists Championship.
Kasey Kaos: We love the confidence, we love the attitude, we also feel sorry for you Candice. This isn’t some cheap victory like a few weeks ago, this is about a title that five of you will be lying as broken bodies when we walk out of the Chamber in one piece, laughing the entire time.
Candice: I highly doubt that, matter of fact…..
(Before Candice can finish her sentence, “Walking the Wire” by Imagine Dragons starts to play as Alexius Chambers comes out with a smirk on her face, hopping down to the ring.)
Rich Russillo: It looks like Alexis decided to join the party.
James Peters: And we know how volatile she can be. This could get interesting.
Persephone: She should be home with the Doctor.
(Alexis hops on the apron, she gets in and takes the mic from Kasey Kaos who is a bit surprised yet amused by it.)
Alexis Chambers: Shut the fuck up Kasey, nobody wants to hear your cheap horror movie one liners, mmmkay? See, as I was sitting in the back, and honestly I had no intention on coming out as I would just rather wait until the Chamber next week at Road to Redemption, I couldn’t help but overhearing how you are going to make us victims? How we are going to be lying broken masses, thankfully I am learning medicine and dating a Doctor, so I am not worried about any of that shit, but what you and this also goes to you Candice, hi fam….
Candice Blair: Alexis.
Alexis Chambers: Is that there is only going to be ONE winner in the Chambers match and that is me. I am not going to come out here and make promises, I always make guarantees, and yes I have had a stretch that has sucked major ass, no question about it, but this title is coming home with me and then Dr. Bethany Blue and I will celebrate our wins and …
Candice Blair: Okay… stop right there, we don’t need any further details on what you and Bethany do, seriously. Alexis, I admire your fire, passion and tenacity, but you are stepping into the Chamber with me, and if there is any guarantees in this? I am the one that will be walking out of here as the Specialists Champion. I already beat this bitch and….
(Kasey Kaos yanks the mic from Alexis this time, getting right up in both their faces.)
Kasey Kaos: We don’t care who it is, no passion, no glory, no heart will drive you to this title, we will rip it out of your chest and….
(Before Kasey could continue, suddenly “Eye of the Tiger” by New Found Glory begins to play. Alexis rolls her eyes, Candice turns to the entranceway and Kasey Kaos starts to brandish a smile as Harlow Reichert comes storming out with purpose.)
James Peters: The hits keep on coming and Harlow is now here, and business is about to pick up.
Rich Russillo: More than half the participants in the Chamber match are out and they look ready.
Persephone: It’s like a Tupperware party or an episode of the Housewives of New Jersey.
(Harlow comes in hot, sliding into the ring, after picking up a mic.)
Harlow Reichert: Okay, let me stop you all right there. Allow me to remind everyone just who I am, and I know that there has been some question about me and my motivations since Pain For Pride, and I will admit I went through some trials and tribulations, but nothing excites me more than the Elimination Chamber. I stood proud as a Pure Champion, I know better than any of you bitches in here right now what it takes to carry EAW gold around and defend it successfully, something you do not Kasey or you Candice and definitely you, Alexis. You think the Chamber is some cool ass apparatus that your name is thrown into, no, that is where you three and I will bet the other two who are not out here would think. Do you know how many great stars in the EAW have never been granted a chance to compete in a Chamber Match at Road To Redemption who would love to have this spot? I know what it means, I know what it takes to be the very best in a division, that is why I am going to walk out of it holding the Specialists Championship while the rest of you are going down one by one, and I will save you Kasey for last.
Kasey Kaos: Is that so?
Alexis Chambers: Hold on. Hold on. This has always been your problem Harlow, you like to throw your accomplishments in our faces, and here I am wondering to myself, why do you always like to play the role of Mother Hen. That’s what you don’t get bitch, you are stagnant, this is about the best young talent in the EAW, not the never was who had their chance to succeed and dropped the ball. Much as I hate this Halloween cosplaying reject, and probably my future barbie sister in law over here, the fact still remains, you were put in this Chamber because the EAW felt sorry for you and couldn’t find anyone on the card who would waste their time facing you.
Harlow Reichert: For a woman that has done absolutely nothing and rides the coat tail of the much more talented and better wrestler in Dr. Bethany Blue, you sure like to talk a lot of shit. I can say that you have done the one thing the rest of us are incapable of doing, having like 20 title shots and losing them all in a span of weeks, bravo Alexis.
(Alexis this time jumps right in the face of Harlow as Kasey Kaos starts to laugh and Candice Blair looks on.)
Kasey Kaos: We find this entertaining, too bad both of you will be under our boot, crushed and beaten, so please argue amongst yourselves, make the moot point. I……
(“Black Madonna” [instrumental] by Azealia Banks featuring Lex Luger starts to play and this time Kasey now looks a little annoyed. Lisa Wren walks out, as she grabs a mic, and before she even gets to the ring she starts to talk.)
Rich Russillo: Five participants are out, and Lisa Wren looks like she wants to join the fray.
James Peters: A very talented young woman and a dark horse in this match.
Persephone: Please cut her mic.
(Lisa shaking her head as she starts to speak…)
Lisa Wren: Really? We gots ourselves a tit measuring contest here and what I see is a bunch of A cups? Well maybe not you Candice, but yours are fake as shit.
Candice: Excuse me.
Lisa Wren: Nah it’s cool, you go on girl and flash the plastic. Look, like the peep squeak over there, the wanna-be Medical Assistant that has probably already killed more people then the Rona, I couldn’t stand back there anymore and listen to this shit. All you talk about winning this and winning this. Harlow is the “veteran” of the match, she is the Den Mother of our little Sorority, we got Candice who the minute she breaks a nail will start crying and probably tap out. We have Alexis who was lucky against me last week, but bitch won’t be able to do it again, she is a consistent loser.
Alexis: Look who’s talking.
Lisa Wren: Shut up bitch, it’s my turn.
(Lisa Wren slides into the ring Alexis and her are the first to meet face to face.)
Lisa Wren: See, the bottom line here, and that goes to you too Kasey Kaos, because behind all that makeup, the stupid contact lenses and the we this and the we that, there is a scared little girl who we all know is surrounded by four bitches right now that are ready to kick her ass and take that Specialists Championship.
Kasey Kaos: We would love to see you come and try it.
Harlow Reichert: Lisa, why are you even out here? You should have stayed in the back and let the women talk.
Lisa Wren: Come say that to my fa….
(‘Come Thru’ By Summer Walker feat. Usher starts to p[lay as all five women stop and look at the entranceway to see Nina Bravo walk out with a smirk on her face.)
Rich Russillo: It was only a matter of time before this Russian Rose made her way to the ring and all six competitors are int here now.
James Peters: They sure are and all have been making their claims at the title and what we know as the very dangerous elimination chamber.
Persephone: OMG…. End this now!
(Nina steps into the ring through the stairs after grabbing a mic, she then gets into the crowded ring and looks right at Kasey Kaos and the Specialists Championship.)
Nina Bravo: My sestras! Look at you all here together like big party or something. I am hearing you all in the back, no? Talking about how each of you will be Specialists Champion, yes? Well that definitely caught my eye, see I am looking right at you babushka, and the Championship that will leave with me. I know, I am newest girl here, but does that really make a difference? I look at Harlow Reichert, I see hall of famer…
Harlow Reichert: Thank you….
Nina Bravo: In your own mind.
(Harlow’s eyes narrow.)
Nina Bravo: I look at Alexis Chamber, I see little girl with Napoleon complex.
Alexis Chambers: Excuse me you Commie cunt!?
Nina Bravo: I now look at Lisa Wren……. Yeah, so now Candice Blair, so pretty already lost this match last year, yes?
Candice Blair: Don’t test me.
Nina Bravo: I pass already. Finally you Kasey Kaos, try so hard to be monster, sestra, yet that title belongs to someone who is dedicated and can define belt as the very best, that is Nina Bravo.
Kasey Kaos: Your blood will look perfect stained on the championship face of it.
Nina Bravo: Ah yes…. So I thought you would say that and…..
(Nina Bravo decks Kasey Kaos with a forearm! Suddenly Blair takes off her heels and throws one at Harlow Reichert, the other she smacks Lisa Wren on the head with! Alexis Chambers jumps on Nina Bravo and starts punching her as Kasey Kaos gets back up and starts pummeling both.)
James Peters: ALL HELL HAS BROKEN OUT HERE AND WE KNEW THERE WAS GOING TO BE SOME SORT OF COMBUSTIBLE ELEMENT! NINA AND ALEXIS ARE FIGHTING! KASEY KAOS IS NOW GRABBING ALEXIS AND THROWING HER OFF! SHE IS ON NINA NOW! LISA WREN LOOKS TO BE CUT BUT SHE DOESN’T CARE! SHE CHARGES INTO CANDICE BLAIR AND THEY ARE ROLLING IN THE RING TRADING BLOWS! ALEXIS IS UP AND HARLOW WITH A HUGE FOREARM PINNING HER TO THE CORNER BUT ALEXIS IS FIGHTING BACK!
Rich Russillo: HOW VOLATILE IS THIS MATCH GOING TO BE JAMES! SIX OF THE BRIGHTEST STARS IN THE EAW WILL BE VYING FOR THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP BUT ONE HAS TO WONDER IF KASEY KAOS IS THE ONE WHO IS IN THE DRIVERS SEAT! WHEN IT COMES TO THE ELIMINATION CHAMBER! SOME OF IT IS THE LUCK OF THE DRAW! THESE WOMEN ARE POUNDING EACH OTHER!
Persephone: Finally, something exciting, but I am already over it, can we cut to commercial?
(The six women in the ring keep brawling when several officials rung out and they start to clean house and separate them, Kasey Kaos grabs the title and starts to make her way to the back, holding it up and laughing as the rest of the women are being held by referees.)
(Voltage cuts to Commercial for Myles new Kangaroo Fur Coats styled and modeled by Minerva great for the New Jersey weather and parking lots during those frigid months.)
(Returning from a regularly scheduled break, the viewers are taken to the backstage area where we find Ms. Extreme pacing back and forth. There’s a set look of intense determination on her face as she goes over the thoughts in her head, nodding to herself before she suddenly comes to a stop in front of sets of extra equipment for the World 1 Theatre. Finally, she raises her head to look at the camera for the first time, and the slightest hint of a smirk breaks through in a moment of silence. But Ms. Extreme finally speaks, ready to address any and everything that is no doubt pertaining to what’s to come.)
Ms. Extreme: Are you all ready? Because I sure as hell am! I’m ready for Road to Redemption to get here, I’m ready for my real chance to get my hands on Serena Bennett in a one-on-one match, and most of all, I’m ready to become the Universal Women’s Champion. Me and Serena, the two of us have gotten to know each other real well over the past couple of weeks. She’s interfered in my matches, I cost her opportunities, she’s said a whole lot of shit to try to make it seem like I’m not about to be her toughest opponent and everyone knows that I wasn’t going to let that shit slide without having something to say myself! It’s been almost something like a whirlwind getting to this point when someone has to sit back and take all that into account, to really have to listen and watch everything that’s happened because when Serena Bennett showed up on Voltage looking for me, I had every intention of going forward making it clearer that no one makes plans of fucking with Ms. Extreme without me coming right back at you. But the one thing that really matters now? Me going into Road to Redemption and taking that Universal Women’s Championship.
Ms. Extreme: If anyone thought I was going to go into this feeling humble, or that I’d be modest and reserved about all of this, then to those people, I say that you’ve got the wrong woman. There’s no reason to think that I would’ve wanted to go about this any other way because I’ve said it before and I’ll say it now: I was going to get to this point being myself. Being the woman who gives zero fucks and just takes things head-on knowing I can come out on top in the end. Being the woman who’s going to take everything that the world wants to throw at me expecting it to be too much, only for me to laugh in their faces when it’s all said and done after I’ve pushed it all back. That’s who Ms. Extreme is, and over time, that’s who I know I’ve proven to be at the end of the day. For some people, the way I go about handling my business can be such a shock when they see who my sisters are, but they quickly come to realize that while we all might be a part of this business together, we couldn’t be any more different. We’re all almost constantly compared, constantly told that we could only ever be successful in this sport because the Ava last name is so influential or that it all just must come back to us having the right connections – somehow it’s just never that we’ve got the tenacity, the drive, or the determination to want to succeed when that’s what any of us are all capable of.
(The last of what she had to say earns a small laugh from herself as she shakes her head, because she’s heard it all at this point about her family. If it’s not someone suggesting politics being at play then it’s something else, but not once has it fazed her to the point where she’s lost herself or who she knows herself to be.)
Ms. Extreme: But I get it, I really do. A lot of people see what the Avas have done for themselves, they see how collectively the Avas have amassed success for ourselves over time, and it’s all of what people dream of having for themselves. They want the Championships, they want the accolades, they want the awards, they want the recognition – what we’ve done isn’t ask for anything but what we’ve done is carve out our own spot in this sport as some of the best and people get jealous. We know what we have won’t be able to be recreated or duplicated with the impact in all this that we’ve generated – and when people see any one of us challenging for any kind of opportunity because we’re not done despite all that we’ve done for ourselves, they think we’re just taking something away from them or off of their plate. As if they’re owed something like I haven’t been here working even harder to continuously prove myself. But the last I checked, I’m not supposed to take a number and wait in some kind of fucking line or feel like I’ve got to be careful about whose way I end up getting in like I should be worried about the backlash for setting my sights on more opportunities. When I see my chance at something, I’m fucking taking it no matter who’s in my way. I see something I want and I’m going right for it, because I know I’m more than good enough to go out and have it. That’s not something that gets instilled in someone because of their family ties, that’s not something that someone who just thinks they can just have something handed to them preaches constantly. Someone who expects to have any bit of an easy time while having my history of concussions shouldn’t be getting into the ring and going as hard as someone like me would. But because I’m willing to scratch, and claw, and kick, and punch, and beat someone the hell down the way I do for every bit of success that I get – all of that is what makes me Ms. Extreme.
Ms. Extreme: I’m not Cameron. I’m not Consuela. I’m not Candice. What I’ve done is look to ultimately create my own path, to ultimately achieve my own success that can stand alone as my own achievements because the legacy I’m creating for myself is going to be my own. How I go on to further accomplish that, is by becoming the Universal Women’s Champion. It’s a Championship that I set my sights on last season and the few times I thought I was going to take a step closer to achieving that, I came up short. I thought winning Cash in the Vault was going to be my moment at Pain for Pride, but I lost. Like I told Darcy herself, I admittedly was bitter, I was angry, I was frustrated that I hadn’t got the job done when I was so sure that I could – but I was only ever upset with myself for not accomplishing that. This season so far, I’ve worked to get back up, dust myself off, and get right back to work even harder. The victories over Adam Lucas and Shane Gates, and that match with Kasey Kaos, helped to remind me and everyone else just who the fuck I am, that I’m no one’s fucking stepping stone and that I’m no one for someone to just come in and try to make an example out of at any time whatsoever. I’m one of the hardest hitting, most resilient, most competitive athletes walking this fucking earth today and there’s not a damn thing that Serena Bennett can do or say to change my mind. She came to me looking for a fight, but I’m ready to go to fucking war over that Universal Women’s Championship, to reign over EAW as the Universal Women’s Champion – and it’s time for that to become a reality.
(Ms. Extreme couldn’t appear to be any more serious. There’s an intensity about her – in her eyes, in her posture, in her voice – that says that she’s as ready as she’s ever been to accomplish the goal she set out for herself earlier in the year. She may run her mouth, always ready to talk shit for any occasion – but she’s made it clear that she’s one of the fiercest competitors on any roster.)
Ms. Extreme: That reality comes at Road to Redemption. It’ll be then, when we get into that ring, that Serena Bennett is going to realize that her days as Universal Women’s Champion were fucking numbered the day she came looking for this match against me. Road to Redemption is where this journey of me capturing that Championship reaches its conclusion and ends with me getting to raise it up high when it’s all over. I’ve worked hard for years to have this moment, for it to be known that me becoming a World Champion isn’t a matter of “if” but “when” and the closer we get to Road to Redemption, the more I know that that’s where I get my moment. Road to Redemption is where I become a World Champion. Road to Redemption is where Serena Bennett finds herself getting hit with the reality that it all happened at her expense, too. At Road to Redemption, everyone is going to see that I absolutely am, without the slightest shadow of a doubt, the next Universal Women’s Champion – and there’s not a thing in the world that I’m going to let stop me from accomplishing that.
(Ms. Extreme stares directly into the camera, with nothing but an assurance that won’t be wavering. She’s stated that she knows Road to Redemption is going to be her moment and there won’t be anything to change her mind; she’s prepared to accomplish that with everything she’s got. She’s yet to lose her focus on the camera and in the same way, she’s focused entirely on Serena. With Ms. Extreme’s final words left to settle in the minds of everyone watching, the scene fades out.)
(We are brought back to the ring where Bella Braxton stands by ready to introduce the next match.)
Bella Braxton: The following tag team contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!…
Virtual Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(“It’s Corona Time” begins to blast across the PA system and Terry Chambers and TLA step out from behind the guerilla curtain.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first…Weighing in at a combined FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN POUNDS… THE TEAM OF TERRY CHAMBERS AND TLA… THE CORONA HOMBRES!!!
(Terry and TLA are already talking strategy as they make their way down to the ring.)
James Peters: Here comes the Corona Hombres! Terry Chambers and TLA both walk into this contest knowing full well, this is the last time before Road To Redemption that they’ll walk to that ring side by side. Do you see them having a good one here tonight, Rich?
Rich Russillo: I see them doing well enough to do what they need to just to get out of this match in one piece so they can walk into Road To Redemption, into that Extreme Elimination Chamber, with every opportunity to win, with no excuses. Things have gotten pretty intense over the last several weeks, so I definitely don’t see that changing here tonight.
James Peters: I’m with you there, partner.
Persephone: And one that I’m glad to sleep through if it get’s boring enough. I feel my eyes already getting heavy with these two coming out, no charisma whatsoever.
(‘How You Like That’ by BLACKPINK plays now as Ahren Fournier steps out on the Voltage stage much to the dismay of the virtual audience. Ahren holds his weapon of choice in his hand, his trusty umbrella. He stands there a moment, taking in the reactions coming from the virtual audience that are mostly with jeers. Ahren waves them off and talks his shit while snickering to the camera before heading towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And introducing his partnert…He hails from Pawtucket, Rhode Island…He weighs in at TWO HUNDRED TEN POUNDS…He’s known as ‘THE GOAT’… CAPTAIN OF TEAM VOLTAGE…AHREN!!!!!! FOURNIER!!!!!
James Peters: Last week Ahren Fournier qualified for the Extreme Elimination Chamber match by winning the gauntlet match against, well….names I thought we’d never have to see or hear from ever again. As expected though, he made pretty short work of Bhaker Jones, Christian DeMarco, Paul Joshua, and Grizzly Bear Rocco. This week he’s teaming with the EAW Champion, but I’ve got a feeling it’s not going to be about exchanging pleasantries this close to Road To Redemption.
Rich Russillo: Well, after what went down earlier tonight, I have no choice but to agree with you there. I really don’t know what we can expect from Ahren Fournier in a setting like this. Teaming with someone I despise, that has the prize I covet? I couldn’t see myself wanting to show any signs of weakness by teaming with the enemy.
Persephone: Sometimes you keep your enemies closer than anyone else, that’s what I hear. Otherwise I could care less if these two kill each other. Would just make it that much easier for my Sexy Rexy to get back what was cheaply taken from him months ago. Rexy getting revenge is what I can’t wait for!
(‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef comes blaring through the speakers as the large contingent of virtual fans can be heard in the background giving a mixed reaction as the EAW Champion SOSA Henderson makes his way out in his BULLETPROOF black leather jacket over his usual ring gear complimented by his dark sunglasses and chain with the EAW Championship strapped around his waist. SOSA takes a moment to scan through the virtual crowd turning his sights from one side of the World 1 Theatre to the next before beginning his stroll down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first…their opponent… from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania…He weighs in at ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY ONE POUNDS…HE’S KNOWN AS BULLETPROOF!!!… HE’S THE EAW CHAMPION…SOSA!!!!!!!!! HENDERSON!!!!!!!
James Peters: The EAW Champion was upended last week by Terry Chambers last week, and this week he’s looking to take whatever momentum he can into Road To Redemption. The biggest match of his career is still ahead of him, and he knows he can’t trust anyone going into it, especially someone like Ahren Fournier whose done everything possible this season to torment SOSA Henderson. SOSA’s held his own against the man, but tonight needs to be about making cooler heads prevail against a cohesive unit like the Corona Hombres. Can it be done will remain the question that will need to be answered, and we’re about to find out.
Rich Russillo: SOSA Henderson is not someone that’s fragile, his ego has been earned since becoming EAW Champion. Terry may have gotten the victory last week but nothing was on the line. If he can do that inside the Extreme Elimination Chamber then we can all give him the type of respect he’s been working to earn to be known as a World Champion. There’s no other way about it, Terry Chambers wants to get the monkey off his back and the only way to do it is to win when it counts the most.
Persephone: PLEASE!!!! JUST STOP! Stop building up all this unnecessary hype behind a guy that nobody believes in to begin with, unless you’re an Ava and you feel sorry for such a charity case. He’s not going to win or become a World Champion. There can’t be two World Champions on Sunday nights, especially when the REAL world champion just returned to take the throne once again.
(Ahren and SOSA still remain on the floor as they appear to already be talking trash to one another while Corona Hombres await in the ring. Ahren begins ascending up the steps and enters the ring while SOSA climbs up on the apron and hands his EAW Championship to the referee who immediately hands it off to the timekeeper at ringside. The referee signals for the match to begin.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Both sides look ready here. This should be an exciting matchup on the road to the fourteenth annual Road To Redemption. Terry is not wasting any time either, he’s coming right for Ahren Fournier! High knee to begin the attack by Terry! He asserts his dominance in strength already by forcing Ahren Fournier right into the corner! Another high knee to the midsection! Ahren would appear to be reeling a bit from that one as he’s keeled over.
Rich Russillo: Not quite, he’s huffing about it telling the referee… illegal knees? Ah, I don’t know about that, the referee isn’t having it. Terry is going to work some more on the midsection with stiff shoulder thrusts in the corner, and Ahren is taken by surprise by this early offensive burst from Terry! Terry whips Ahren out of the corner and into the ropes and a big boot by Terry just floors Ahren Fournier! Terry goes to grab up Ahren, who appears to still be huffing, appearing mad at Terry!
Ahren (off mic): You’re still just a B+ player, and that’s all you’ll ever be!
Persephone: I hate both of these witless hacks.
Terry (off mic): I’m becoming a World Champion, and there ain’t a thing you can do about it!
James Peters: Terry forces Ahren into the corner again on the opposite side and now a backhanded slap to the chest of Ahren! Another backhanded chest slap! Now a boot to the throat of Ahren from the corner position, which forces the referee to get in there and begin the count. The referee reaches the count of four and Terry now takes Ahren out of the corner just before five, and now a snap suplex by Terry Chambers! Terry is nothing but raw power, man! He’s striking with fury right now! And a rake to the eyes by Ahren Fournier as Terry was going to grab him up again! Ahren Fournier is now back to his feet, and now he meets Terry head-on with a headbutt that immediately knocks him to the canvas! Terry tries to quickly recover but Ahren is there to meet him! Ahren launches a boot to the midsection of Terry Chambers. Ahren is right there to meet Terry and sends him to the ropes, and Terry throws a wild clothesline that misses Ahren coming back because Ahren sidestepped the attempt! Ahren is able to pull Terry in. He’s looking for a belly to back suplex but Terry lands on his feet! Now a side headlock by Terry, but Ahren tries shoving him away again to the ropes but not this time! Terry still has a firm hold of the side headlock! The momentum of that shove by Ahren helps Terry to the ropes where he applies even more pressure on the head and with the leverage of the ropes. Terry plants his feet then moves a few paces back and holds out his hand for the tag to La Pantera Sexual!
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Rich Russillo: TLA grabs the arm of Ahren Fournier and sends a kick to the midsection of Ahren, but Ahren quickly strikes with a thumb to the eye of TLA that throws him off track momentarily. Ahren grabs the TLA by the hair and takes him to the corner where he begins smashing the face of TLA into the turnbuckle, then he drags him over to his corner where he tags in the EAW Champion, SOSA Henderson!
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James Peters: SOSA had spoken of winning championships and rising to the top this season, and he did just that when people had already counted him out. He’s really turned it around and now is about to head into the biggest match of his career at Road To Redemption against five other of the hungriest competitors on this brand. He pulls TLA up on the ring apron and drapes her arm over and locks the tights! DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX……CONNECTS!! NOW SOSA HENDERSON WITH THE COVER, THE FIRST OF THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MATCHUP!!
Ref: ONE!!!…TWO!!!
Rich Russillo: TLA with a kickout! SOSA bounces off the ropes and comes back with a stinging punt to the head! TLA is a little shaken after that one! Now SOSA drops an elbow down over the head of TLA! SOSA throws TLA into the corner! SOSA Henderson follows up with a power clothesline in the corner that rocks the former World Heavyweight Champion. TLA comes stumbling out of the corner where SOSA continues to control the situation by sending TLA off the ropes but coming back SOSA meets him with a single leg dropkick that cuts his leg out from under him, and that’s gotta hurt!
Persephone: This match is definitely not grabbing my interest in the least. I wish Sexy Rexy was out here to liven this borefest up. None of them have anything on the future champion of the world. Hmpf!
(Shot shows Ahren taunting the virtual crowd nearby, not paying attention to the action in the ring.)
James Peters: Don’t exactly know what’s going on and what Ahren is going on about with a fan from the stands on the virtual monitor.
Ahren (off mic): You won’t be giving me shit when the boyhood dream comes true! When I become the new EAW Cham-OW! WHAT THE FUCK YOU DO THAT FOR??!! YOU DIDN’T DO SHIT!
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SOSA (off mic): Get yo ass in that ring, you ain’t about to become nothing on my watch!
James Peters: Ahren Fournier has been brought back in and this contest continues. TLA is trying to recover after SOSA provided an attack on TLA that many don’t think of and now TLA is moving around with a limp, and Ahren is pissed about being tagged back into this match so soon! But it seems like it has awoken the other side of Fournier that opponents don’t wanna see, TLA locks up with Fournier but Ahren is sending back into the ropes! Ahren with a chop to the chest of TLA! Now Ahren is sending stiff punches to the side of TLA! But now TLA finds it in him to send a few punches back in Ahren’s direction which staggers the Hall of Famer! Now fast striking combos by TLA to Ahren that’s really throwing him for a loop right now! But then Ahren sends a kick right into the knee, and it’s the same knee that SOSA Henderson just attacked! Here comes Ahren again! Running knee to the head of TLA takes him down! Ahren with the cover!
Ref: ONE!!!…TWO!!!.
Rich Russillo: TLA kicksout again, and Ahren Fournier doesn’t appear to be too happy about that either, and now he’s pointing in the direction of SOSA Henderson and now they’re both jawing back and forth. TLA begins using the ropes to get back to his feet, and now he kicks at Ahren who was coming back to continue his attack. Now TLA sends a closed fist shot to the head of Ahren, still limping along trying to get some feeling back into his minor wounded limb. Now the Irish whip by TLA to Ahren and coming back, hurricanrana by TLA takes Ahren down! TLA uses the ropes to pull himself up again and he sees Terry reaching out looking for the tag!
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James Peters: Terry keeps the pace going by grabbing up Ahren Fournier and sending him to the ropes, and a BIG BOOT KNOCKS AHREN BACK WHERE HE HITS THE CANVAS HARD! AHREN IS GRABBED UP AGAIN AND THIS TIME HE’S ON TERRY’S SHOULDER BUT SLIPS OFF! AHREN ESCAPES AND BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES! BUT COMING BACK TERRY CATCHES HIM RIGHT INTO A SAMOAN DROP! THE COVER BY TERRY AND THE HOOK OF THE LEG!
Ref: ONE!!!…TWO!!!..
Rich Russillo: Now Terry grabs a handful of hair and forces Ahren back to his feet, and now Ahren with a wild clothesline that Terry avoids! Terry forces Ahren back into a corner now, and now he’s kicking the feet out from under Ahren and now it’s Ahren that’s getting the choke from the boot of Terry from the sitting position! The referee is getting in there at the count of five, and Terry glares at the referee!
Persephone: He’s getting some from an Ava with face like that? Ugh! He certainly doesn’t play nice does he? He’s being all-around mean and nasty!
James Peters: He’s looking to take Ahren’s head off! Ahren is trying to rise back up, but Kasey runs on in with a stiff forearm to the head of Terry! Now he grabs Ahren by his hair and begins throwing closed fists to the head of Ahren, and once again the referee has to interject himself again to get Terry out of the corner!
James Peters: Uppercut out of nowhere by Ahren Fournier to Terry Chambers! Another uppercut, and now Ahren now takes Terry by his hair! He has him up! Snap Suplex by Ahren! The cover by Ahren! Could this be it!!??
Referee: ONE!!!…TWO!!!
Rich Russillo: Terry is able to kick out. Now Ahren immediately gets back up to his knees and begins driving his right knee into the ribs of Terry, who yelps out in pain with each strike doing it’s worst as Ahren shows no remorse!
Persephone: I definitely can’t see this guy becoming a World Champion, not over my sexy Rexy. He only had to beat a bunch of nobodies just to get into a match he’s absolutely got no chance whatsoever!
James Peters: Ahren picks up Terry and is looking for the underhook powerbomb, Terry though is blocking it! Terry is powering out, but Ahren takes a couple of steps back and looks ready to strike again! He may be going for The Climax! Ahren’s about to-
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Ahren (in complete shock; off mic): You’ve gotta be shitting right now! I got this one!
SOSA (off mic): Like I said…you ain’t getting shit on my watch.
Rich Russillo: SOSA Henderson just tagged himself back into this matchup, and once again Ahren Fournier is left in a bit of a rage as he stomps, showing his complete displeasure with the referee ordering him out since he’s no longer the legal man!
James Peters: SUPERKICK BY SOSA! SOSA HENDERSON JUST ABOUT KNOCKED TERRY CHAMBERS HEAD OFF! TERRY FALLS TO A KNEE! NOW SOSA BOUNCES OFF THE SIDE ROPES AND COMES BACK WITH A PINPOINT TORNADO KICK THAT CONNECTS KNOCKING TERRY DOWN TO HIS KNEES ONCE MORE FALLING INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! TERRY DOESN’T SEEM TO KNOW WHICH PLANET HE’S ON AFTER THOSE DEVASTATING KICKS BY THE EAW CHAMPION, AND NOW HE’S OUT ON THE APRON! NOW AN APRON KICK SENDS TERRY BACK AND HE LOOKS OUT OF IT! NOW HERE COMES SOSA! 450 SPLASH BY SOSA HENDERSON! WHAT A SERIES OF OFFENSE BY THE CHAMPION! SOSA WITH THE COVER! THIS COULD BE IT YET AGAIN!
Ref: ONE!!!…TWO!!!…THRE-
Rich Russillo: Definitely close! Terry showing his resiliency, but the champion is back on the attack. This time it’s SOSA grabbing up Terry and sending him to the ropes but it’s reversed and Terry sends SOSA to them instead! Back comes SOSA and Terry ducked too soon, maybe anticipating a backdrop, but SOSA catches Terry with a kick to the midsection, now SOSA comes charging! Clothesline out of nowhere by Chambers absolutely floors the champion! I mean that shot man! Terry hurries to hook the leg!
Ref: ONE!!!…TW-
James Peters: The champion kicksout this time! It’s definitely going to take more than that to take down SOSA Henderson, and with the battles he’s been over the last several months before and since becoming the King of Voltage, you know he’s not going to go down so easily.
Persephone: Pshhh! Yeah, easy to say that now. Wait until after this so-called second best show of the year is done, because you won’t be saying that the next time we see each other in this building.
Rich Russillo: Terry grabs SOSA and twists his arm, but SOSA is able to pull Terry into a headlock but Terry now transitions it into a German suplex! SOSA is taken off his feet, but SOSA lands on his feet behind Terry! Terry is surprised! Roundhouse kick! But it’s caught by Terry! Discus clothesline but SOSA is able to duck and roll through! SOSA is back up and he’s licking his chops…ready to spear the life out of Terry Chambers! SOSA TAKES OFF! NO! A TAG??!!
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Ref (off mic): Tag!…You’re out SOSA! Ahren’s in!
(SOSA looks on at his partner for the night in shock, and then anger. Ahren then talks trash to SOSA, waving him off as the referee gets between them and orders SOSA out of the ring.)
Ahren (off mic): Let the Captain of Voltage finish things from here…IF YOU DON’T MIND, SODA, sosa, SOSA!
SOSA (off mic): Bitch, I’mma make yo ass respect the World Majesty, you just watch! Yo ass ain’t gonna see shit comin’ when the time comes, you’ll ass will see!
James Peters: SOSA getting a dose of his own medicine, it would seem. Now it’s Ahren Fournier in the match, and now it would seem Terry is ready to bring TLA back in the match as well.
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Rich Russillo: Now both men tie up but begin slugging away at one another, back and forth they go! Neither man giving an inch! TLA finally ducks the last attempt by Ahren…VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT!! ANOTHER VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT! ANOTHER! AHREN FALLS DOWN TO HIS KNEES WHERE HE’S DRAPED OVER THE SECOND ROPE AND HERE COMES TLA! 305!!! THE TIGER FEINT KICK CONNECTS! AHREN FALLS TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! TLA IS ON THE OUTSIDE APRON! SPRINGBOARD SPLASH ONTO AHREN FOURNIER! THE COVER!
Ref: ONE!!!…TWO!!!…T-
James Peters: SOSA Henderson saves the match! He just struck TLA in the back of the head. SOSA grabs TLA and throws him through the ropes to the floor! Terry enters the ring and begins taking it to Ahren Fournier in the corner with furious rights to the temple! Ahren is barely in it still and he’s now taking a pummeling from Terry! The referee is trying to get order back to this matchup but he’s not having much luck at the moment! On the outside SOSA just drilled TLA with a DDT on the rampway! TLA looks out of it at the moment, but Terry’s not far behind coming the aid of his Corona Hombre brother, TLA! Terry is now pounding away at the EAW Champion with knees to the midsection, and a vicious right hand that knocks the EAW Champion down! Terry wastes no time in grabbing him up again and sends another hard right to the head of SOSA sending him tumbling backwards toward the stage. The EAW Champion is crawling the wrong way, the referee is about to call this match. He’s at the count of eight!
Rich Russillo: Ahren now clubs Terry from behind, and stomps away at The Barbaric Carnivore! Now TLA is back! TLA turns Ahren around and begins pounding away at Ahren! Dropkick by TLA to Ahren knocking him off the ramp where he gives follow to Fournier, and that’s it! The referee has called for the bell! But this fight still continues!
(DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: As a result of neither TLA or Ahren Fournier returning to the ring in time, this match has been deemed a double countout!
Persephone: YES!!! PRAISE THE LORD! SOMETHING GOOD ACTUALLY CAME OUT OF THIS MATCH AFTER ALL!
James Peters: TLA and Ahren Fournier are fighting near the electrical equipment, both in no mans land that’s for sure! TLA grabs Ahren by his hair and tights and sends him right into the hard wall! High knee by TLA to the head of Ahren knocking him to a knee! Up on the stage area Terry continues to take it to SOSA Henderson, and they’re on the stage now. SOSA is firing back at Terry with everything he has, showing why he’s the EAW Champion! Terry stumbles for a moment only to turn around right into a SPEAR!!! SPEAR BY SOSA HENDERSON TO TERRY CHAMBERS! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN! LOOK AT THIS! DOWN ON THE FLOOR!
Rich Russillo: IT’S AZRAEL! AZRAEL HAS TLA! AHREN IS RETREATING TO THE RAMP! AZRAEL HAS TLA IN A CHOKE! NOW HE HOISTS TLA UP AND TURNS HIM UPSIDE DOWN! BURIAL!!!! THE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER ON TLA! HE.IS.OUT!
James Peters: NOW BACK ON THE STAGE! TERRY CHAMBERS IS TRYING TO COVER UP AS SOSA STOMPS AWAY AT TERRY WHO’S STILL TRYING TO RECOVER FROM THAT SPEAR BY SOSA HENDERSON! AHREN IS BACKPEDALING UP THE RAMP, TRYING TO LOOK OUT FOR AZRAEL AND THERE HE IS! AZRAEL IS MAKING HIS WAY ONTO THE RAMP STALKING AHREN FOURNIER! STOLE YO BITCH!! SOSA HENDERSON JUST DROPPED AHREN FOURNIER WITH THE JUMPING CUTTER!
(The referee is shown rushing up the ramp with the EAW Championship, immediately handing it to SOSA Henderson who wrips it away. The referee urges SOSA to leave the scene. But just before he could leave, SOSA notices Azrael heading right for him, so he sets his title belt to the side.)
James Peters: HERE COMES AZRAEL COMING RIGHT FOR SOSA HENDERSON, AND SOSA BEGINS THROWING EVERYTHING HE HAS LEFT IN THE TANKS AT THIS MONSTER AZAREL! IT DOESN’T SEEM TO BE HAVING ANY EFFECT ON HIM! NOW AZRAEL LUNGES FOR THE THROAT OF SOSA! HE’S GOT HIM, SOSA HENDERSON IS TRYING TO ESCAPE THE CLUTCHES OF THE DERANGED AZRAEL! AZRAEL HAS HIM UP! HE’S GOING TO CHOKESLAM HIM! AZRAEL FORCES SOSA BACK TOWARD THE EDGE OF THE STAGE! AZRAEL IS GOING TO THROW SOSA OFF THE STAGE! THIS COULD BE BAD! THE VIRTUAL CROWD LIVENS UP! THEY FINALLY HAVE A REASON TO CHEER!
Rich Russillo: IT’S REX MCALLISTER!! REX WAS OUT EARLIER IN THE EVENING AND WENT TO WORK, SHOWING THAT HE’S BACK!!
Persephone: YES!! REXY IS GONNA DESTROY ALL OF THEM! THAT MONSTER JUST TURNED AROUND AND HE HAS MY REXY! HE’S TRYING TO CHOKE HIM TOO! LET HIM GO YOU FREAK!
James Peters: BUT REX AND SOSA THROW A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION OF AZRAEL! AND ANOTHER, BOTH WORKING IN TANDEM! STOLE YO BITCH BY SOSA ON AZRAEL! NO!!! AZRAEL OVERPOWERS SOSA AND SHOVES HIM INTO THE STAGE WALL!! AZRAEL TURNS BACK!! MCALLISTER WITH REX EFFECT ON AZRAEL! AZRAEL IS DOWN! REX IS BACKING UP, BUT SOSA SPINS REX AROUND! JUMPING SUPERKICK BY SOSA HENDERSON THAT DROPS REX TO A KNEE! SOSA GRABS REX AND PULLS HIM IN! JUMPING DDT DELIVERED BY SOSA HENDERSON DRILLING THE HEAD OF REX MCALLISTER! REX IS TRYING TO RECOVER!
WHACK
Rich Russillo: SOSA HENDERSON JUST GRABBED HIS EAW CHAMPIONSHIP UP AND CLOCKED REX MCALLISTER RIGHT OVER THE HEAD, AND REX IS OUT! SOSA HENDERSON LOOKS AROUND, I’M LOOKING AROUND! SO MUCH CARNAGE THERE ON THE STAGE!
James Peters: THIS MELEE LOOKS TO BE OVER, AND EVERYONE IS DOWN…EVERY EXCEPT THAT MAN. THE EAW CHAMPION HOLDS HIS TITLE BELT UP HIGH CONTINUING TO LOOK AT ALL THE BODIES LAYING IN HIS WAKE! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE’RE ALL OUT OF TIME. FOR RICH RUSSILLO AND PERSEPHONE TSITSIPAS…I’M JAMES PETERS. WE’LL SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK AT THE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL ROAD TO REDEMPTION!
(The last shot shows the EAW Champion, SOSA Henderson, once more holding the EAW Championship high, before the shot fades.)
(EAW logo buzzes)
