John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(The intro plays, before showing a recap of last week’s Voltage. After showing the outcomes of all of the matches, the camera fades to the inside of the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The fans can be heard and seen cheering, and pyro shoots out from the stage before the camera transitions to the commentary table, which now features Tyrone Montgomery, Rich Russillo and Persephone.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage! I’m Tyrone Montgomery joining you all, and I’m here with Rich Russillo and Persephone! It’s good to be here, and I believe we have a good show ahead of us.
Rich Russillo: I agree! Shock Value is coming, and before we get there we have some fun matches coming up, including our main event where Daryl Kinkade and Ms. Extreme team up against KASAI and Methuselah!
Persephone: That sounds like the most boring match ever, but whatever. It’s nothing new at this point.
(The camera pans over towards the stage, and after some time, ‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu and Hazel Fernandes hits. The crowd explodes with cheers, before finally Limmy Monaghan begins to slowly walk out to the stage. Limmy is still sporting some injuries following King of Elite, as some bandages can be seen visible while he slowly approaches the ramp. Still, Limmy is holding a microphone in his hand, and he wastes no time as he walks towards the ring.)
Tyrone Montgomery: It’s been a bit since we’ve seen Limmy. King of Elite did take a lot out of both him and Xander, but as promised it looks like Limmy is here to speak!
Rich Russillo: That’s right, and I’m sure he has a lot to say after everything that happened lately. Not only was there that brutal match against Xander Payne, but we now know Limmy will be a participant in that Ultimate X match!
Persephone: Limmy looks like he can barely even walk right now, so hopefully that Ultimate X match finishes the job at Shock Value.
(Limmy Monaghan makes his way down the ramp, finding his way to ringside. Limmy makes his way up the steel steps and enters the ring, and as his entrance music fades out, Limmy stares at the cheering fans in attendance. He takes a moment before finally beginning to speak.)
Limmy Monaghan: There’s not too much that needs to be said regarding King of Elite and what transpired in my match against Xander Payne. I can’t say that match ended entirely how I had envisioned. Was it filled with the brutality I had promised? Yes. I said that I would walk into King of Elite and tear Xander Payne apart, and I did just that. I said that Xander Payne would not walk out of this and I would have endured whatever punishment came my way that night as long as I was capable of fulfilling that promise, but it has been two weeks since King of Elite and all I can say about Xander Payne is this. This is not over. I didn’t accomplish every single thing I set out to do. Xander was able to walk away from King of Elite, even if it wasn’t with a victory or any of his own goals achieved. As far as I’m concerned we still have unfinished business, and that’s not something I plan to sit with forever. Things are not over between us, not by a long shot. If I have to break into Xander’s house again should he not re-sign with EAW I will, and if that’s what it comes to I’m not concerned with exactly who is on my side when I do it. I will end things between us one way or another.
(The fans cheer, although surprised hearing this from Limmy. However, Limmy quickly follows up.)
Limmy Monaghan: However, I am not here simply to discuss King of Elite, nor do I intend to treat that match as anything other than what it was. My match against Xander was a no contest, and now as I move on from this it appears I have something entirely new to look forward to, as my name was announced for a match that’ll reward its winner with an opportunity that the winner won’t even know. I will be walking into this Ultimate X match with various Elitists, many of which I have very significant history with. While the opportunity is unknown to me and I have no understanding of where a victory here may take me, with the season I’ve had I am ready to take this step regardless of what’s to come out of it. It’s necessary seeing how things have been derailed, and while I didn’t intend to spend such a large period of time going up against Xander Payne, I’m certain that I’ll be able to turn things around with the time I have left of the season.
Limmy Monaghan: My opponents in this match are Dr. Bethany Blue, KASAI, Cameron Ella Ava and Methuselah. Some of these Elitists I don’t have very storied history with, while some of my matches with the highest stakes possible were spent facing the others. Still, I can acknowledge what each and every single one of these Elitists have accomplished whether it be finding their footing with their first Championship reigns, establishing a future Hall of Fame legacy or having an already existing one, all while making one thing clear. There is no questioning whether or not I can walk out of this with the victory. I am going to win this Ultimate X match, and despite the best efforts of my opponents, I will-
(Before Limmy could finish his sentence, ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits. The fans in attendance begin to boo hearing this, and Limmy Monaghan turns towards the stage. Dr. Bethany Blue makes her way out to the stage with a microphone in her hand, and she doesn’t look too impressed by what Limmy had to say. Dr. Bethany Blue begins making her way down the ramp, ignoring the boos coming from the crowd as she heads towards the ring.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well here comes Bethany to interrupt Limmy, although I think we heard enough from her last week. I don’t think it’s hard to guess exactly why she’s out here right now.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, I’d have to agree. I don’t think she cares to be friendly though seeing as she went and interrupted Limmy, and we know she already believes herself to be better than all of her Shock Value opponents.
Persephone: Well it’s not like it’s a high bar. Why are we wasting our time right now?
(Dr. Bethany Blue makes her way into the ring, and as her entrance music fades out, she walks up to Limmy Monaghan.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Who do you think you’re fooling?
(Limmy doesn’t respond, but he doesn’t look too amused by this question by Bethany.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: You’ve had opportunities all season long, and now all of a sudden you’re talking about having your season derailed because you CHOSE to break into Xander Payne’s home? Limmy, not once this season have I even fought for a Championship, but you’ve been in the title picture all season. You just failed, and Shock Value won’t be any different, because you’ll-
(Immediately, ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn hits. Dr. Bethany Blue is annoyed after being interrupted so soon, quickly turning towards the stage as Cameron Ella Ava begins to make her way out. Cameron has a smirk on her face, and is carrying a microphone of her own. As Cameron begins making her way down the ramp, she begins to speak.)
Cameron Ella Ava: I really didn’t care to hear you go on about not getting the opportunities you wanted. You had your chance to get a big match back at Road to Redemption, didn’t you? You could’ve been exactly where you wanted to be, but you fumbled it and have wasted your time since then crying and complaining because things didn’t go your way.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Cameron, why are you even in the match? If we’re talking about dropping the ball once given an opportunity, isn’t that exactly what you did when you were pinned by two different people at King of Elite?
(The fans boo, but Cameron quickly responds as she makes her way into the ring.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Trust me, I know what happened at King of Elite and I’m not happy about it one bit. Still, you know me well enough by now. We’ve shared the ring before, so you should already understand that I’m not the type of Elitist that’s going to let any setback keep me from getting what I want. I may not know what the opportunity that we’re fighting for is, but I do know that a win here is a good way for me to get back on track and I don’t take something like that lightly. I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of you writing this off as a guaranteed victory for yourselves but I made my intentions clear as soon as this year started. My Hardcore Championship reign was my first Championship reign in a very long time and I never had any intentions of slowing down, so if you think you’re going to walk right past me and get this victory you might as well not even waste your breath, because in a few weeks I’m just going to shut you up anyway.
(The fans cheer, and Dr. Bethany Blue doesn’t look pleased as she slowly raises her microphone, beginning to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Cameron, I really don’t care to hear you pretend you’re any greater than you actually are. If there’s anything you should know by now it’s the fact that I’m better than you, and that’s not up for debate. I don’t just think I’m going to win this match. I know I’m winning, and I know that if there’s anybody in this match who may be able to stop me it certainly isn’t you. I don’t care about the fact that you held the Hardcore Championship. The only thing that has kept me from being WORLD Champion is the lack of opportunity, and a lack of opportunity is not something you’ve had. Your problem is exactly like Limmy’s problem. You guys just aren’t exactly living up to the same expectations you’re setting for yourselves. You tell us every week how great you are, and yet when the lights are brightest and the stakes are as high as possible, you underdeliver.
(There’s a staredown between Dr. Bethany Blue and Cameron Ella Ava as the fans boo, but this doesn’t last too long as Limmy Monaghan interjects.)
Limmy Monaghan: Bethany, if I were you I’d avoid saying something I’d regret in just a few short weeks. I’m not going to hide the fact that my World Championship pursuit hasn’t gone as planned, even if Xander Payne was responsible for my losses in both the King of Elite tournament and the Extreme Elimination Chamber. If you think what has happened so far this season is meant to take away from who I am as an Elitist or cause me to doubt myself heading into a match like this, you must not be very familiar with me.
Dr. Bethany Blue: I know everything I need to know, Limmy. You’ve been here long enough. You’re not hiding anything, and I’m not the kind of Elitist to walk into this match blind. I know, you’re a former World Champion. You were on top of Dynasty for a very long time. You’ve accomplished a lot, but whatever that opportunity we’re fighting for is, it’s not going to be added to that list.
Cameron Ella Ava: It doesn’t happen often, but I have to say she’s right Limmy. You’re not going to be winning this match, but it’s not because Bethany is finally going to be given a reason to finally stop crying and complaining just like both she and her husband have been doing this entire season. It’s because I’m going to win at Shock Value, and I don’t plan to let you, Bethany, or any of my other opponents get in the way of that. I’m going to win that Ultimate X match, and I will make the most of that opportunity.
Limmy Monaghan: Then we’ll have to see what happens come Shock Value. Just know that I don’t intend to let this go to waste, and if there’s anyone who should know just what I’m capable of it’s you.
(The fans cheer, but before long, ‘The End’ by Lil Uzi Vert and BABYMETAL hits. There is a mixed reaction from the crowd as the camera pans towards the stage, and KASAI begins to make her way out to the stage. She has a focused look on her face as she approaches the stage, and she has a microphone in her hand. KASAI stares at the Elitists inside of the ring, and she begins to speak as she walks down the ramp and towards the ring.)
KASAI: The three of you will only keep arguing about missed opportunities as long as nobody puts an end to this conversation, and I have to say it really is pointless. Do the three of you believe that you’re the only Elitists here with reason to believe this match can be used as a chance to move forward? I started this season as the Specialists Champion and after losing the title I believed that I’d very quickly find myself rising to greater heights, yet my Universal Women’s Championship pursuit only ended in failure. I am not satisfied. I don’t intend to waste the rest of the season, much like the rest of you don’t. So, you three can keep arguing amongst yourselves regarding who the best competitor in this match is, but there is one thing I can say without question and it is that I intend to keep my foot on the gas heading into Shock Value, and I won’t allow a single one of you to slow me down. This is about more than just an opportunity that’s still a mystery to the five of us. This is about climbing back up the ladder and redeeming months of failure. If I have to do that at the expense of five former World Champions, that is what I will do.
(By the time KASAI is done speaking, she has made her way to ringside and up the steel steps. KASAI enters the ring, and Cameron Ella Ava begins to speak.)
Cameron Ella Ava: That’s fine KASAI, you’re not the only Elitist here that wants to turn things around for themselves. That doesn’t mean you’ll be the one who actually accomplishes it though. You’ve been the Specialists Champion and that’s impressive, but you also haven’t reached the same heights as all of your opponents in this match, and I don’t care to be the one that speaks for everyone else but I can tell you why I have the legacy I do. I’m no stranger to entering the unknown and facing matches like this. I’m not worried about matches where it may look like I’m at some sort of disadvantage. I have seen and experienced everything possible in this industry, and I can guarantee Shock Value will be no different. I’m ready for whatever’s to come, and if you want to stop me from winning that opportunity you don’t just need to be at your best. You’ll need to be a lot more than that.
KASAI: That is fine. Cameron, I hope you don’t believe that the fact that I am the least decorated Elitist in this match will get to me. I haven’t had the career in EAW that the rest of you had. I haven’t been here for as long as you all, and the Specialists Championship was my first Championship in EAW. All of this is true, but Cameron, why should this get in the way of a victory at Shock Value? You lost your Hardcore Championship to Solomon Stane, an Elitist with only half the experience you have. You were pinned at King of Elite by two out of your three opponents at the same time. You’re not entering this match with momentum, and the same can be said for both Limmy and Methuselah. In fact, the only Elitist here that doesn’t apply to is Bethany, though I’m not so sure her victory over Octavia puts her in an amazing spot. Ultimately I am focused on the opportunity in front of me and I am prepared to work as hard as necessary to make sure I find my way to it. If you think doing so is impossible simply because of what you’ve done in the past, you severely overestimate yourself.
(KASAI and Cameron stare at each other, but before Cameron gets the chance to respond, Dr. Bethany Blue begins to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: You’re right! She does overestimate herself, but you’re not any better if you believe you will win this match over me. You’re not good enough to win this KASAI, and I’m not going to entertain this delusional idea that you can somehow overcome the odds. I have had too much of my time wasted this season to miss out on winning this match, and I’m definitely not about to let this go to waste for you of all people. I am going to win this match, so instead of fooling yourself into believing that you somehow are going to do the impossible, you should probably start thinking about what you can do next to start finally getting your career back on track.
KASAI: There will be more than enough time for me to prove you wrong at Shock Value, Bethany. You can think what you want now, but like I said, I don’t intend to slow down no matter what I have to face in the Ultimate X match.
(Soon after this, ‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West hits. This receives a loud response from the fans as they all begin to boo, and the Elitists inside of the ring turn their attention towards the stage, as Methuselah makes his way out. Methuselah has a microphone in his hand, and he stands on the stage, staring at the four Elitists inside of the ring. He waits for a moment, before slowly beginning to walk down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well, there’s Methuselah right there. I’m not gonna act like I have the best history with him, but I do know just how dangerous he can be. He’s going to be a major threat at Shock Value.
Rich Russillo: I have to agree. He may not have won against Michael Machina at King of Elite, but he’s still Methuselah. There’s a very good chance he does exactly what he promised to last week and wins this match.
Persephone: That’s the last thing I want to see, and I don’t even know what the opportunity is.
(Methuselah makes his way to ringside, walking up the steel steps before finally stepping through the ropes and entering the ring. His entrance music begins to fade out after this, and Methuselah begins to speak.)
Methuselah: Why are you wasting your time? I told each and every single one of you what the outcome of this match would be, and I did not leave room for further discussion. This isn’t an argument. There’s no reason to question whether or not any of you have what it takes to leave this match as the victor, because the answer has been known from the very beginning. No. You don’t have it. You’re not going to leave this match with the victory, because you’ll be competing against me. You’re standing in the way of me capturing an opportunity that I want, so I am not concerned by any of your redemption stories. It doesn’t matter what this discussion was about, nor does it matter exactly what your motivations are heading into this match. When this comes to an end, not one of you will have accomplished what you were looking to. This victory is mine, and not one of you is capable of stopping me. Don’t get ahead of yourselves.
(The fans boo, but Dr. Bethany Blue quickly speaks up after hearing this.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Get ahead of ourselves? I’m not getting ahead of myself, I’m just telling the truth. I’m the best competitor in this match, and you finally choosing to walk out here and say something doesn’t change that. To be honest Methuselah, should you even be making any promises right now? We saw what happened last time you did that, as even a stipulation you created couldn’t get you the EAW World Championship.
Methuselah: This wasn’t an invitation for any further arguments. I told you what was going to happen at Shock Value, and if you believe my words are invalidated because of what took place at King of Elite, your ignorance will lead you to humiliation alongside your failure. You’re not going to win this match, so instead of wasting week after week to stress just how much of a threat you supposedly are to everyone around you, you should take a moment to think about what you are getting yourself into. I’m well aware of who I will be facing at Shock Value. Some of you I know far too well, and I can assure you that this isn’t the opportunity you were looking for. The moment my name was announced for this, all hopes of victory were lost.
KASAI: I’m aware that I’ll have to work alongside you later tonight, but I don’t believe you’re being completely honest. I know how much of a threat you are, but I also can’t ignore that you’ve written off your opponents all throughout this season only to constantly find yourself surprised by them. I don’t think it’d be smart to keep making the same mistake, especially right after such a major loss.
Cameron Ella Ava: There’s no point in even expecting anything else from him. Methuselah is going to eat his words at Shock Value, and the same could be said for a lot of you, because I’m going to be the one that wins this match.
(The fans cheer, but a smirk appears on the face of Methuselah as he begins to speak once more.)
Methuselah: Of all the people standing in the ring, I don’t believe the Ava has any reason to find my words weightless. I’m not going to repeat myself. You may feel free to believe what you want for now, but when this comes to an end you’re going to find yourself in a very familiar position, because once again you will be desperately searching for direction. I told you what I am after. Seizing this opportunity and finding out what’s in store by being the one who capitalizes on this is what’s on my mind right now, and you don’t have the power to stop me.
Limmy Monaghan: She was right though, because this is exactly what you were saying at the very beginning of the season, and let me tell you this. The two of us started the season fighting for the EAW World Championship and suffering the same outcome but this season will end very differently for the two of us, because while you insist on declaring your supposed superiority over the rest of the roster only to fall short, I am here to make sure I can actually fulfill my promises. We still have unfinished business Methuselah, and while this may not be the traditional match nor will it be one settled between just the two of us, there can still only be one winner here and it won’t be you.
(After saying this, Limmy quickly turns towards the rest of the field before continuing.)
Limmy Monaghan: It won’t be any of you, because I’m coming for that opportunity and I am going to make these last few months of the season count. Feel free to try and stop me. You’re going to fail, and it’s not just because I believe I am better than you all, or because I think my desire to turn my season around outweighs yours. It’s because at Shock Value I’ll be willing to go to any length to accomplish what I set out to, and you’re not going to keep me down.
(Limmy Monaghan drops his microphone onto the mat as the fans cheer, and he stares at his opponents in the Ultimate X match as ‘Number One’ begins to play once again.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well there were a lot of bold statements coming from the Elitists in the Ultimate X match, but it looks like Limmy got the last word and it was with a pretty big claim. He’s definitely a major threat in his own right though, so there’s definitely a chance he wins this too.
Rich Russillo: This is a stacked match, so it can really be won by anybody. It’s hard to tell what’s going to come at Shock Value, but I can definitely say it’s going to be one hell of a match.
Persephone: Eh. I’m not moved by the lineup we have at all, but hopefully the stipulation makes this interesting. The more people get hurt the better.
(Limmy Monaghan begins to exit the ring, having said all he needed to as the fans continue to cheer. The four Elitists facing him at Shock Value remain in the ring, and Cameron Ella Ava, Methuselah, KASAI and Dr. Bethany Blue all have focused looks on their faces, as does Limmy. As Limmy makes his way up the ramp, Voltage begins to fade from ringside.)
(A commercial is shown for “How To Create A New Identity” featuring Drake King.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues as we transition to the ring, where we see Bella Braxton standing by. She has a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand as she says…)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes begins to blast through the PA system as it’s none other than Chiyo Gedo who is seen emerging from the backstage area to a loud mixed reaction tonight here in Columbus, Ohio. He has a serious look on his face from what happened last week as he stares down the person who’s already in the ring before making his way down the aisle.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM OSAKA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS…HE IS “THE FACELESS TERMINATOR…” CHIYO GEDO!
Rich Russillo: Last week was an absolute showcase for Chiyo Gedo as he challenged Solomon Stane for his EAW Hardcore Championship in what was an incredible match between the two. Chiyo had his intentions clear of what he wanted coming into that match and gave it everything he had against Solomon Stane. There was a chance to rise to the occasion with the opportunity given, and there were times in that match where things could have gone in that direction, like nailing that Blue Thunder Bomb on the champ.
Tyrone Montgomery: Unfortunately for Chiyo, despite his great efforts against Solomon, it wasn’t enough for him to walk out of Voltage last week as our new EAW Hardcore Champion. Solomon nailed him with that Sanity’s Sake to retain his title. It appears now that Chiyo is looking to get himself back on the path with some momentum as he takes on his opponent here tonight. Maybe getting a win is what he needs right now as we continue along this season.
Persephone: God who cares, Chiyo had his shot last week and didn’t deliver.
Tyrone Montgomery: It may not have gotten his way, but Chiyo was still impressive in his match.
(Chiyo continues his entrance to the ring as his opponent is already standing in the ring, in a nearby corner, as he gestures towards the crowd while Bella Braxton introduces him…)
Bella Braxton: AND ALREADY IN THE RING, WEIGHING AT 200 POUNDS… HE IS THE LOCK… OSIRIS STARKS!!
Persephone: The Lock??? What type of moniker is that??? What is he going to lock? Is he lost?
Rich Russillo: Now don’t be rude, Persephone, Osiris Starks is looking to make a massive impact here tonight on Voltage, someone who’s from the area here in Ohio looking to impress not only his friends and family but perhaps management in the back as well.
Tyrone Montgomery: Let’s see how The Lock, Osiris Starks, fares against Chiyo Gedo!
(Chiyo slides into the ring, climbs up to the top rope, and poses while Osiris Starks stands in the corner and ‘Red Criminal’ begins to fade out. Chiyo comes back down as he stands in his corner, looking very stoic and determined as the referee signals for the bell!)
(DING DING DING!)
Rich Russillo: The bell rings for this match, and IMMEDIATELY CHIYO GEDO RUSHES TOWARDS STARKS WITH A RUNNING FOREARM!!! HE CLOBBERS OSIRIS WITH THAT FOREARM, AND NOW HE’S NAILING IN SOME PUNCHES IN THE CORNER!!
Tyrone Montgomery: Chiyo isn’t letting Osiris get a single bit of offense as he’s nailing those punches toward his skull! The referee is telling Chiyo to back off, or he might be disqualified, as Chiyo does just that!
Persephone: I’m sure The Lock had that one scouted. :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: Now look! Starks rolls out of the outside as Chiyo Gedo does the same as he meets Osiris with a vicious European uppercut! HE LANDS ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE!!
Tyrone Montgomery: Three straight European uppercuts from Chiyo Gedo as now he has Starks in position and goes for a–
Rich Russillo: DRAGON SUPLEX!!! DRAGON SUPLEX ON THE OUTSIDE TO OSIRIS AS CHIYO’S EXPRESSION IS LOOKING MEANER AND EVEN MORE VICIOUS AS HE MAY HAVE JUST KILLED OSIRIS JUST NOW!
Tyrone Montgomery: Chiyo brings Osiris back into the ring with him as he’s left lying in the middle of the ring! Chiyo shoots straight for the middle for a springboard and lands the Lionsault on Osiris!
Persephone: Osiris probably should have thought of a different name, he can’t let this be his legacy.
Rich Russillo: Unfortunately, that might be as Chiyo brings Starks back to his feet and nails the Fatal Head Trauma! DDT connects as Osiris lands on the top of his head! AND LOOK! Osiris is already busted open, as Chiyo may be looking to end this match once and for all.
Persephone: Calling this a “match” is crazy, this is more like a massacre, if anything. The Lock hasn’t even been able to land a single lick of offense on Chiyo Gedo.
Tyrone Montgomery: Chiyo picks Osiris up once again as he measures his opponent and LANDS THE SWIFT ENDING! THE HALF NELSON SOMERSAULT REVERSE DDT CONNECTS AS CHIYO GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEE!!!
(DING DING DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… CHIYO GEDO!!!
Rich Russillo: A dominant victory here tonight for Chiyo Gedo as he makes easy work of Osiris Starks in a match that was completely one-sided from bell-to-bell.
Tyrone Montgomery: I don’t think Osiris had a real chance tonight against Chiyo Gedo. After not being able to capture the Hardcore Championship last week, Chiyo was determined and focused to kill whoever he was going to face next, and unfortunately, Osiris was that victim. Congrats to Chiyo with the dominant win!
(‘Red Criminal’ plays in the arena as Chiyo gets his arm raised by the referee. He celebrates the victory as Osiris Starks rolls out to the outside and proceeds to get checked on by the medical staff. Chiyo asks for a microphone from a ringside official as he speaks into it…)
Chiyo Gedo: Hey! Hey! Cut my music!
(His theme would be abruptly cut off, as it seems like Chiyo has something he wants to speak about, taking a moment before beginning to speak to the EAW audience.)
Chiyo Gedo: I’m quite tired of wasting my time and energy on people like that. Osiris Starks is a relative nobody who shouldn’t even be in the same ring as me, he didn’t have a single chance at beating me tonight. I destroyed him with ease, so much so he’s bleeding profusely on the top of his head while the medical team checks up on him. I should be finding my way towards holding championship gold and establishing myself on Voltage. I shouldn’t have to face someone of the stature of my opponent here tonight, it was a foregone conclusion that they weren’t going to land a single offense, let alone beat me.
(Chiyo pauses for a moment, recollecting his thoughts before continuing what he was saying…)
Chiyo Gedo: Someone like a local competitor was never going to defeat the Faceless Terminator, but despite that, I have gotten multiple opportunities throughout this season, and it just hasn’t gone in the direction that it should have gone. I had my chance at taking BRAE and his New Breed Championship, and with everything I gave to that, it wasn’t enough. Last week I had a match against Solomon Stane for his EAW Hardcore Championship. An opportunity that I wanted to capitalize on, a match that was close for me to win and make do with that opportunity that was provided. I was very short moments from becoming Hardcore Champion, and unfortunately that didn’t happen either.
Chiyo Gedo: I am beyond frustrated that I lost to Solomon Stane last week since that was my best opportunity to not only make a major impact this season but also become champion for the first time here in Elite Answers Wrestling. Last week was that moment, and losing that match infuriates me and Osiris to the brunt of my frustrations here tonight. Despite my loss last week and the feelings of anger and disappointment raging through me right now, I don’t intend on giving up anytime soon. I don’t intend on calling it quits right now because I am more than motivated to get back to the same position only this time, it will be a different result. I’m going to do whatever it takes to climb up the ladder and get where I want to be moving forward. I know what a threat I am to the rest of that locker room, and I intend to show that very soon.
(Chiyo Gedo drops his microphone as his music once again plays as he exits out of the ring and starts making his way to the stage area.)
Rich Russillo: A statement is being delivered by Chiyo Gedo, he’s not going to let last week’s loss to Solomon Stane derail him from climbing back on the ladder and becoming a champion here in EAW.
(Chiyo goes through the curtain to the backstage area as Sunday Night Voltage transitions elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues forward as we transition to the backstage area, Ashlynn Quinn being seen in her ring gear, looking shaken up and horrified after what happened to her last week on Voltage taking on Selina Reyes and Candice Blair alongside Octavia. Her expression shows a sense of shock from what transpired when Octavia attacked her after the match as she is sitting on a production crate, still reveling as someone taps her shoulder…)
???: Ashlynn??
(The camera pans over to reveal Empress of Elite winner Bea Valentine who is seen standing by, the crowd in the arena cheering loudly at her appearance. She has a concerned look on her face as Ashlynn responds to her by saying…)
Ashlynn Quinn: Miss Valentine…. It’s great to see you!
Bea Valentine: It’s good to see you too, Ashlynn… Is everything all right?
Ashlynn Quinn: No… no, it’s not Miss Valentine… because… look!
(Ashlynn points to her face as it appears to be a scratch left on her face from Octavia’s attack, looking to be morbid and upset about this as she continues to tell Bea about the whole situation…)
Ashlynn Quinn: My beautiful face… it’s ruined because of that CRAZY BITCH! All Octavia had to do was just be my partner and help take down those two uggos Selina and Candice. Those two were so confident heading into our match, and despite everything, they managed to win through an unfair advantage over us. Even with that loss, I didn’t expect to be punched several times by that LUNATIC! Attacking me from behind after the match… pouncing away on me… nailing me with Fatality… IT’S SO ANNOYING!
(Bea seems to be listening patiently towards Ashlynn as she continues to explain why she’s feeling the way she is right now.)
Ashlynn Quinn: She left me with this stupid scratch on my face, I have to use filters if I want to record another video… using makeup to try to cover it up…. Ughhhh… this is so infuriating. Octavia did this to me, that rookie who felt the need to not only disrespect me BEFORE our match but afterward as well when things didn’t go our way and she couldn’t do what she was supposed to do. Do you know what the worst part is? She seems to be having her eyes on something else!!!
(Ashlynn looks to be even madder and even more upset as she continues on about Octavia to Bea by saying…)
Ashlynn Quinn: She seems to be after Effy McAvoy now and her EAW New Breed Championship. After the cowardly attack, she pulled on me… THAT BITCH HAS THE AUDACITY TO TARGET SOMEONE ELSE NOW. I’m not even in her direction anymore, she’s going to try and fail to take a championship away while I sit here with this scratch on my face thanks to her. Everything has not exactly gone the way I imagined it would go because, quite frankly, all of this is upsetting for me, all of this annoys me, and most importantly, it infuriates me a lot…
Ashlynn Quinn: The last few weeks I have been trying to get back on track and get back momentum since trying to face that uggo Cameron for her Hardcore Championship. It just hasn’t gone my way, it hasn’t gone in the direction that I hoped it would have… losing to Daniella Atlas… Octavia having luck on her side to beat me… Hell, even that STUPID uggo Tyrone Montgomery ignored my proposal for help. So after all of that, I have to deal with Octavia, who only showed up over a month ago and treated me as an elitist that was “standing in her way” and who took her aggression out on me afterward… It’s insulting… and seeing her going after a champion as well? It does NOT feel great.
(Ashlynn spills her heart out to Bea, who was very carefully listening to every word she was saying regarding her whole situation and what’s been going on with her. She responds to Ashlynn by saying…)
Bea Valentine: Look, Ashlynn… I hear you. What happened to you last week and what Octavia did to you… It’s truly awful. That scratch you have, I get it, and look, maybe things haven’t been the way you imagined they would go. From what you have been telling, it hasn’t been the greatest few weeks here for you in EAW, but guess what, Ashlynn… I was in the same position as you are right now. Feeling like the walls are closing in, feeling like you were a wreck inside and out. That was me… And maybe you’re feeling that same frustration, my dear… Maybe you’re feeling like you have nothing right now, but let me remind you of something….
Bea Valentine: You are Miss Voltage, and you need to remember that! You didn’t earn that by just doing nothing, you earned that right against Candice Blair! You earned that by beating her, and even with everything that’s been going on with you lately…. I still believe in you, Ashlynn.
(Ashlynn’s face lights up as she looks somewhat taken aback that Miss Valentine still seems to be a supporter of hers even after how the last few weeks have gone for her. She responds to Bea by saying…)
Ashlynn Quinn: Miss Valentine? Do you mean that? Do you still believe in me???
Bea Valentine: Absolutely! I 100% believe in you, Ashlynn, because you have what it takes to reach greater heights here in EAW. I mean, you have a massive following, don’t you? You’ve garnered a massive amount of influence for yourself, you have fans who wait to see what you have to say on social media. Sure, that scratch on your face is an inconvenience as well as the other things that have happened to you, but everyone experiences inconveniences, and everyone experiences frustration and anger towards what has happened to them. I mean again, I was in that same position, I thought I would be washed forever!!! But look, I just won Empress of Elite. I’m going to be challenging Milli Banks for her Universal Women’s Championship at Shock Value. You shouldn’t have to feel like you’re directionless, Ashlynn, after all you have already done.
(Ashlynn has a smile on her face as the encouraging words from Bea may have made her a little bit calmer as she eased up before responding to her by saying…)
Ashlynn Quinn: That… that means A LOT, Miss Valentine. Like I said before, I’m so happy for you! You earned that Empress of Elite win over that rude uggo Daniella. You have done amazingly so far, and I know you’ll take that championship away from Milli Banks because YOU deserve that. The fact that you still believe in me, even after feeling so directionless trying to do better for myself… trying to make you proud… It means the world to me, Miss Valentine.
(Ashlynn was about to leave, but Bea stopped her briefly, placing her hand on her shoulder. She responds to Ashlynn by saying…)
Bea Valentine: I appreciate that, Ashlynn, but you shouldn’t feel the need to be directionless. You shouldn’t feel the need to not know where things are going for you right now because you don’t deserve that, you deserve better than that, so at this very moment… I want to officially welcome you to my court as the lady-in-waiting!
(Ashlynn’s jaw drops as she responds right back to Bea by saying…)
Ashlynn Quinn: ME?????
Bea Valentine! YES! YES! I want you in my court, Ashlynn, alongside Sir Cornelius! You both have given me much greater support alongside Michael. I believe in you and believe in what you can do here in EAW. So moving forward, you won’t ever have to be directionless again, and you won’t have to think of feeling down in moments of frustration. Now show everyone who Ashlynn Quinn is and who Miss Voltage is to Candice Blair! You have beaten her before, and whatever happened in last week’s match, don’t let that distract you!
(Ashlynn responds to Bea with much more excitement as she says…)
Ashlynn Quinn: ABSOLUTELY! Thank you, Miss Valentine, you’re right! I have beaten Candice Blair before, I am Miss Voltage. Screw Tyrone, if he wanted to pass on me just to be a color commentator, he’s going to be missing out, and it’s going to start by beating that stupid uggo Candice!!!!
Bea Valentine: Now that’s the spirit, Ashlynn! Nobody is going to stop you! Show them exactly what type of star Ashlynn Quinn is and will continue to be!
(Ashlynn and Bea Valentine share a quick hug as Ashlynn proceeds to get off the production crate and walk out of the scene, preparing for her match with Candice that takes place in a few moments. Bea shares a smile with the words she shared with her before walking out of the scene as we transition back to the arena for our next match of the night here on Voltage.)
(A commercial is shown for Captain America: Brave New World, where Jake Smith is seen critiquing the movie with all of his experience.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘Juno’ by Sabrina Carpenter hits to a mixed reaction from fans, and Ashlynn Quinn strolls onto the stage, waving to various members of the crowd as she struts to the ring. Quinn is confident ahead of her match against Candice, having bested her before.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 115 pounds…SHE IS MISS VOLTAGE HERSELF…ASHLYNN QUINN!!
Tyrone Montgomery: Last week, Ashlynn came up short in tag team action against both Reyes and Blair.
Rich Russillo: But has a chance to make it right through a one-on-one affair, which… Ashlynn is more of a specialist at.
Tyrone Montgomery: She does have a win over Candice Blair. Will that streak continue?
(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole plays next, and Candice Blair walks out with Selina Reyes flanking her. Both women strike a pose on the stage before looking to each other and nodding, heading down to the ring afterwards.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Residing out of Malibu, California, weighing in at 130 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Selina Reyes…SHE IS PRINCESS CANDICE BLAIR!
Rich Russillo: I wonder if Selina’s presence is going to at all affect Ashlynn during this match.
Tyrone Montgomery: I doubt that Selina’s here for much other than to cheer her partner on.
Persephone: Yeah, until she sticks her nose in the match.
Rich Russillo: Maybe, but I’m giving Selina the benefit of a doubt, and believe Candice would rather get the job done on her own.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Tyrone Montgomery: As James Peters usually says, the bell has rung, and this match is officially underway! …that’s right, I do my homework. :mjgrin:
Persephone: Ugh. Don’t remind me of that idiot.
Rich Russillo: Regardless, Tyrone is right. This match is underway, and both women start off by circling one another. Collar and elbow tie-up! Center of the ring!
Tyrone Montgomery: Ashlynn gets the upper hand early with a standing side headlock, and wrenches on the hold! But can’t get too cocky as Candice bounces her off the ropes to escape- WHOA! ASHLYNN COMES REBOUNDING BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! FLOORING CANDICE!
Rich Russillo: And Ashlynn looks to keep her momentum going as she runs off the ropes- HOWEVER, CANDICE ROLLS ONTO HER BELLY! FORCING ASHLYNN TO HURDLE OVER, AND SHE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE THEN POPS TO HER FEET, AND GOES TO LEAPFROG OVER QUINN! BUT ASHLYNN DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND HALTS HER MOMENTUM BEHIND BLAIR BEFORE SHOVING HER TOWARDS THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE BLAIR COMES REBOUNDING BACK INTO AN ARM DRAG! ARM DRAG BY ASHLYNN, AND CANDICE SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET! RUNNING FULL STEAM AHEAD INTO ANOTHER ARM DRAG, WHICH QUINN TRANSITIONS INTO AN ARMBAR!
Tyrone Montgomery: Beautiful by Ashlynn Quinn!
Persephone: Eh, it was alright.
Tyrone Montgomery: Ladies and gentlemen, please ignore my hating ass colleague.
Persephone: Hey!
Rich Russillo: Anyways! 😅 Candice uses those long legs of hers to escape the armbar with a headscissors, and tightens her hold around the head and neck area of Quinn!
Tyrone Montgomery: Selina Reyes likes what she sees, and shows support for her partner on the outside.
Rich Russillo: But Ashlynn Quinn rolls to a front neck bridge, and floats into a JACKKNIFE COVER ON CANDICE! THOUGH, SHE DOESNT HOOK THE LEGS!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND LOOK AT THAT! CANDICE BLAIR BRIDGES UP OFF THE GROUND, AND SPINS ASHLYNN AROUND INTO A BACKSLIDE!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: TWO COUNT ON ASHLYNN! BUT SHE KICKS OUT!
Tyrone Montgomery: Both women rise to a knee, and find themselves at a stalemate as they lock eyes.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn returns to her feet, and so does Candice. Both women circle around each other as Selina pounds the apron in support, watching this match closely.
Persephone: Yeah, and can she cut that out? It’s getting annoying.
Tyrone Montgomery: Wow, do you like anything?
Persephone: I like Luis.
Tyrone Montgomery: …that makes one.
Persephone: What was that?
Tyrone Montgomery: Nothing! :mackie:
Persephone: :mjpls:
Rich Russillo: Guys, be cordial. But in the ring… both women close the gap between one another for what looks to be a second collar and elbow ti- NO! ASHLYNN PSYCHED CANDICE OUT, AND DELIVERS A BOOT TO THE MIDSECTION INSTEAD!
Tyrone Montgomery: Candice doubles over, and Ashlynn stands her upright for a CHOP TO THE CHEST! BUT CANDICE IS ABLE TO GRIT THROUGH IT, AND STRIKE BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN FELT THE EFFECTS OF THAT ONE AS SHE TURNS AROUND, AND STAGGERS AWAY FROM CANDICE! LEANING UP AGAINST THE ROPES WHILE CLUTCHING HER CHEST!
Tyrone Montgomery: Candice Blair approaches, and grabs hold of Ashlynn! IRISH WHIPPING HER OFF THE ROPES- BUT ASHLYNN TURNS IT AROUND! WHIPPING CANDICE TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE BOUNCES BACK WITH A HURRICANRANA, AND ASHLYNN QUINN SLITHERS OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Persephone: And… and she is calling for a timeout?
Tyrone Montgomery: As a matter of fact, I believe she is. :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: But don’t turn around Ashlynn as Candice Blair runs off the ropes! BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A BASEBALL SLIDE- OR SO I THOUGHT SHE WAS HITTING A BASEBALL SLIDE! BUT ASHLYNN QUINN DUCKED UNDER!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE LANDS ON HER FEET, AND SPINS AROUND TO FACE QUINN, WHO LOOKS FROZEN WITH FEAR! HAVING WANTED TO POUNCE WHILE BLAIR WAS BRIEFLY DISORIENTED!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN GOES TO SLIDE BACK IN THE RING! ATTEMPTING TO CREATE SEPERATION BETWEEN HERSELF AND CANDICE! BUT CANDICE GRABS HOLD OF QUINN’S ANKLE, AND DRAGS HER BACK TO THE OUTSIDE!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE SWINGS FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT ASHLYNN QUINN DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND SUCCESSFULLY ROLLS BACK INTO THE RING! CANDICE GOES TO SLIDE IN HERSELF-
Rich Russillo: BUT ASHLYNN QUINN IMMEDIATELY POUNCES! PUMMELING CANDICE ACROSS THE BACK BEFORE SHE CAN EVEN RISE FROM ALL FOURS!
Tyrone Montgomery: FINALLY, QUINN STANDS HER UP, AND BOUNCES CANDICE OFF THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP- NO, WAIT! CANDICE REVERSES, AND SENDS ASHLYNN TOWARDS THE ROPES INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: BUT ASHLYNN CATCHES CANDICE SURPRISE AS SHE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A DISASTER KICK!
Persephone: This match has already been a disaster itself.
Tyrone Montgomery: Candice sits up off the canvas, and favors her jaw after getting cracked in it by that kick. But Ashlynn Quinn comes from behind, and pulls Candice back to her feet- THOUGH, MIGHT LIVE TO REGRET IT AS CANDICE FIRES BACK WITH MULTIPLE SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE! ALTERNATING BETWEEN HANDS!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN QUINN IS STUNNED MOMENTARILY, AND CANDICE EXPLODES HER WITH A FOREARM BEFORE SHE BACKS ASHLYNN AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Tyrone Montgomery: ASHLYNN REVERSES! SENDING CANDICE TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD, AND SHE DUCKS DOWN! PERHAPS SIGNALING A BACK BODY DROP- BUT SHOWED HER HAND TOO EARLY, AND CANDICE BLAIR AVOIDS IT WITH A SUNSET FLIP!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN REMAINS ON HER FEET, BUT IS STRUGGLING TO KEEP HER BALANCE!
Tyrone Montgomery: QUINN REACHES DOWN, AND GRABS HOLD OF CANDICE’S HAIR WITH ONE HAND! COCKING BACK THE OTHER FOR A RIGHT HAND!
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE GETS OUT THE WAY IN TIME, AND ASHLYNN WINDS UP PUNCHING THE CANVAS INSTEAD!
Tyrone Montgomery: QUINN GRABS HER HAND IN SOME SERIOUS PAIN, AND GETS TURNED AROUND BY CANDICE BLAIR FOR A SNAPMARE DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION!
Rich Russillo: AND CANDICE BLAIR HITS A PENALTY KICK TO THE SPINE OF ASHLYNN, WHO RISES TO A KNEE IN PAIN! CANDICE BLAIR THEN DELIVERS A SHOOT KICK TO QUINN’S CHEST!
Tyrone Montgomery: THAT SHOT ECHOED THROUGHOUT THE ARENA, AND ASHLYNN POPS TO HER FEET FROM IT! STAGGERING BACK AGAINST THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE APPROACHES- AND ASHLYNN QUINN QUICKLY GRABS HER INTO A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK! WHICH CANDICE EASILY ESCAPES BY BOUNCING QUINN OFF THE ROPES!
Tyrone Montgomery: I IMAGINE IT WAS A DESPERATION ATTEMPT BY QUINN TO GAIN SOME SEMBLANCE OF CONTROL WITH IT EASILY BACKFIRING!
Persephone: I wish I had a remote control right now.
Tyrone Montgomery: Lemme guess, so you can turn the match off?
Persephone: Either that, or I’d put the match on mute.
Rich Russillo: WELL, BACK INSIDE THE RING! CANDICE DROPS DOWN AS ASHLYNN REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! FORCING QUINN TO HURDLE OVER!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE POPS TO HER FEET, AND LEAPFROGS OVER ASHLYNN! BUT ASHLYNN HALTS HER MOMENTUM BEHIND CANDICE, AND SHOVES HER TOWARD THE ROPES ONCE MORE! DROPDOWN BY ASHLYNN! THIS TIME, FORCING CANDICE TO HURDLE OVER!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN POPS TO HER FEET, AND LEAPFROGS HERSE- OOH! BUT GETS PLUCKED OUT OF MID AIR WITH A SPINNING WHEEL! SPINNING WHEEL KICK BY CANDICE!
Tyrone Montgomery: Ashlynn rolls out of the ring, creating space between herself and Candice. Quinn is attempting to shake the cobwebs out of her head, and begins approaching the ramp area, but stops in her tracks as she sees Selina looming in case she tries to leave.
(Both Ashlynn and Selina stand at opposite ringposts with Selina staring a hole into Ashlynn with her arms folded. Ashlynn staggers a bit closer towards Selina, gesturing for her to scram before going back to holding her nose in pain-)
Rich Russillo: FROM BEHIND! CANDICE BLAIR TURNS ASHLYNN AROUND, AND DELIVERS A KNIFE EDGE CHOP THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Tyrone Montgomery: ASHLYNN GETS KNOCKED BACK AGAINST THE APRON, AND CANDICE GRABS HOLD OF HER WRIST BEFORE SENDING ASHLYNN BACK FIRST INTO A CORNER OF THE BARRICADE WITH AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN IS HURT, AND CANDICE BLAIR CHARGES IN- HOWEVER, ASHLYNN HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO SEND CANDICE BLAIR UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER INTO THE CROWD AREA!
Tyrone Montgomery: I BELIEVE CANDICE MAY HAVE HIT FACE FIRST ON THAT FLOOR, AND ASHLYNN QUINN ROLLS BACK INSIDE THE RING! FRANTICALLY TELLING THE REF TO COUNT!
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX!
Rich Russillo: OH, DONT TELL ME ASHLYNN QUINN IS GOING TO WIN LIKE THIS!
Persephone: It’s the smartest thing she’s done all night!
Referee: SEVEN! EIGHT!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE BLAIR TUMBLES OVER THE BARRICADE BACK INTO THE RINGSIDE AREA, AND MARCHES HER WAY TOWARDS THE RING! LOOKING TO BEAT THE COUNT-
Referee: NINE! TE-
Rich Russillo: WELL, SHE WAS GOING TO!
Tyrone Montgomery: WHICH ASHLYNN PICKED UP ON, AND DELIVERED A BASEBALL DROPKICK! SENDING CANDICE SHOULDER AND HEAD FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!
Persephone: So close.
(Ashlynn Quinn slips underneath the bottom rope, and sits atop the apron after that baseball slide dropkick. Delusionally basking in the “love” from our audience, and giving herself a pat on the back before she hops off.)
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn hops off the apron, and retrieves Candice. Rolling her back inside the ring.
Tyrone Montgomery: Candice has risen to all fours, gathering her wits as Ashlynn Quinn slides in the ring. Quinn is stalking Candice, and stands her back up as she leans Candice up against the ropes for an irish whip!
Rich Russillo: AND ASHLYNN DROPS CANDICE WITH A BACK ELBOW AS SHE COMES REBOUNDING BACK! QUINN THEN LEAPS IN THE AIR FOR DOUBLE KNEES TO THE GUT OF CANDICE! NO DOUBT KNOCKING THE WIND OUT OF HER!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT ASHLYNN ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET, AND BACKFLIPS TO DELIVER A MOONSAULT DOUBLE KNEE DROP! AGAIN, TO THE ABDOMEN! INSULT TO INJURY BY ASHLYNN- OR AS LIKES TO CALL IT, FYP!
Persephone: Well, that’s a dumb name.
Tyrone Montgomery: For once, I can agree with you. But that’s neither here nor there as Ashlynn Quinn hooks the leg for a COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: ONLY TWO!
Persephone: And Ashlynn’s ready to cry like a little baby. Ugh, spare me.
Tyrone Montgomery: Ashlynn grabs a handful of Candice’s hair, and stands her back up to a vertical base. FOREARM BY ASHLYNN! BUT CANDICE BATTLES BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN! ASHLYNN GOT ROCKED AFTER THAT ONE, BUT FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM ALSO!
Rich Russillo: BOTH WOMEN ARE TRADING FOREARMS NOW! CANDICE! ASHLYNN! CANDICE! ASHLYNN!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND THAT FOREARM WAS ENOUGH TO SEND CANDICE STUMBLING BACK AGAINST THE ROPES, AND SHE BOUNCES OFF TO RETURN FIRE WITH ANOTHER FOREARM- BUT QUINN CATCHES HER!
Rich Russillo: QUINN CATCHES HER IN POSITION FOR A REVERSE STO! BUT CANDICE CATCHES QUINN WITH A SHOT TO THE RIB CAGE, AND BREAKS FREE WITH A BACK ELBOW AS QUINN STAGGERS BACK SLIGHTLY!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN- BUT ASHLYNN REBOUNDS OFF THAT SAME SET! CANDICE REACHES THE CENTER, AND TURNS AROUND AS ASHLYNN-
Rich Russillo: CAUGHT! ASHLYNN GOT CAUGHT AS CANDICE SPUN AROUND WITH A DISCUS LARIAT! GOLD RUSH TURNS ASHLYNN QUINN INSIDE OUT!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET, AND QUICKLY PULLS ASHLYNN UP TO HERS! HOOKING HER UP FOR THE PATENTED CASTLES CRUMBLING!
Persephone: YES! FINISH HER OFF!
Rich Russillo: NO! ASHLYNN QUINN DROPS TO ALL FOURS IN THAT DESTROYER, AND CRAWLS THROUGH THE LEGS OF CANDICE!
Tyrone Montgomery: QUINN PULLS HERSELF UP IN THE CORNER, AND CANDICE CHARGES IN! BUT ASHLYNN SENDS CANDICE UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Rich Russillo: SPOKE TOO SOON AS CANDICE BLAIR CAUGHT HERSELF ON THE APRON, AND ASHLYNN SPINS AROUND TO DELIVER A RIGHT HAND-
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT CANDICE BLOCKS IT, AND DROPS HER THROAT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE WITH A HOTSHOT!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN QUINN TURNS AROUND, AND STAGGERS AWAY BEFORE SHE DROPS TO A KNEE! STRUGGLING FOR AIR AS CANDICE CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! LOOKING TO GO AIRBORNE!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT ASHLYNN QUINN IS THERE TO BLAST HER WITH A FOREARM AS SHE WAS PERCHING HERSELF!
Rich Russillo: AND QUINN CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, HOOKING CANDICE UP FOR A SUPERPLEX!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT CANDICE FIGHTS BACK WITH MULTIPLE SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE, AND LAUNCHES QUINN WITH A GOURDBUSTER FROM OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Rich Russillo: QUINN HIT HARD, AND STRUGGLES TO A SEATED POSITION AS CANDICE FINALLY DOES PERCH HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLES!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND SHE LEAPS OFF WITH A DIVING METEORA ONTO A SEATED QUINN! HOOKING BOTH LEGS FOR THE COVER AS SHE REACHES BACK!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT BY ASHLYNN!
Persephone; Which means this match will… unfortunately, continue on.
Tyrone Montgomery: Ashlynn crawls to the corner, and pulls herself up! But you can tell she is reeling! Meanwhile, Candice returns to her feet, having Ashlynn right where she wants her as she rushes in!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE WENT FOR THE RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT IN THE CORNER! BUT ASHLYNN GOT BOTH KNEES UP!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE STAGGERS AWAY, CLUTCHING AT HER BACK! AND ASHLYNN MARCHES OUT THE CORNER, TURNING CANDICE AROUND! SO SHE CAN LIFT HER UP IN A FIREMANS CARRY!
Rich Russillo: HOWEVER, CANDICE SLIPS OUT BEHIND ASHLYNN, AND TURNS HER AROUND FOR A FOREARM STRIKE! ASHLYNN BATTLES BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN!
Tyrone Montgomery: FOREARM BY CANDICE! ASHLYNN RESPONDS IN KIND! SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE ABDOMEN BY CANDICE IN RESPONSE, AND BLAIR BACKS ASHLYNN UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: BUT ASHLYNN REVERSES THE IRISH WHIP! SENDING CANDICE TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD, WHO SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A TORNADO DDT THAT SPIKES ASHLYNN!
Tyrone Montgomery: SPOTLIGHT BY CANDICE BLAIR! WHO IMMEDIATELY RUSHES OVER TO ASHLYNN! STANDING MISS VOLTAGE BACK UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! GOING FOR THE CASTLES CRUMBLING A SECOND TIME!
Persephone: Good, she can finally finish her off now.
Rich Russillo: CANDICE WENT FOR THAT CANADIAN DESTROYER! BUT ASHLYNN HAS A COUNTER FOR IT AGAIN! BACK BODY DROPPING CANDICE OVERHEAD!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT CANDICE HAD IT SCOUTED AS WELL! AVOIDING BEING SLAMMED ONTO HER BACK WITH A SUNSET FLIP!
Rich Russillo: BUT ASHLYNN ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET, AND GOES TO DELIVER A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST OF BLAIR! HOWEVER, CANDICE LAYS FLAT TO AVOID IT, AND ROLLS QUINN UP IN A SCHOOL GIRL!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT ASHLYNN ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET, AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AS CANDICE SCRAMBLES TO HER FEET FOR A SPEAR! BESTIE SPEAR BY ASHLYNN QUINN ALMOST SPLITS CANDICE IN HALF!
Rich Russillo: BUT ASHLYNN DOESNT GO FOR THE COVER, GESTURING BLAIR TO GET UP! CANDICE IS STIRRING, AND ASHLYNN RUNS TOWARD THE ROPES FOR A SPRINGBOARD CUTTER! BAD AND BOUJE-
Tyrone Montgomery: BLOCKED!
Persephone: FUCK!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE BLOCKED THE SPRINGBOARD CUTTER, AND HELD ASHLYNN UP! PLACING HER INTO A REAR WAISTLOCK!
Rich Russillo: BUT ASHLYNN QUINN SLIPS BEHIND CANDICE FOR A REAR WAISTLOCK OF HER OWN, AND REBOUNDS CANDICE OFF THE ROPES FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT LOOK AT ASHLYNN! ASHLYNN HAS A HANDFUL OF TIGHTS! REFEREE DOESNT SEE IT AS-
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… ASHLYNN QUINN!
(‘Juno’ by Sabrina Carpenter plays, and Ashlynn Quinn quickly jumps out the ring as she notices Selina Reyes slide in. Candice Blair sits up on the canvas in shock over what just happened, but seething as she looks at Ashlynn ringside, knowing she just stole victory from her.)
Tyrone Montgomery: SHE GOT HER! ASHLYNN QUINN GOT HER!
Persephone: Hallelujah.
Rich Russillo: But we have to acknowledge HOW she got her.
Tyrone Montgomery: Yes, Quinn pulled the tights, but hey… a win is a win!
Rich Russillo: In Ashlynn Quinn’s eyes, certainly.
(Ashlynn Quinn starts heading up the ramp, proud of her victory tonight against Candice. But Selina Reyes decides to slide out, and catches up to Quinn on the ramp, grabbing a handful of hair.)
Rich Russillo: UH-OH!
Tyrone Montgomery: WELL, ASHLYNN QUINN MAY LIVE TO REGRET HER ACTIONS AS SELINA ROLLS HER BACK INSIDE THE RING!
(Ashlynn returns to her feet, and finds herself face-to-face with an irate Candice Blair. Quinn tries to beg her off, and starts backing away- but bumps into Selina Reyes behind her, causing the crowd reaction to rise as Quinn has nowhere to go. Ashlynn reluctantly turns around to face Reyes-)
Rich Russillo: OOH! SELINA BLASTS ASHLYNN WITH A FOREARM!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND ASHLYNN STAGGERS INTO CANDICE, WHO DELIVERS ONE OF HER OWN! BACK AND FORTH! QUINN IS EATING FOREARMS FROM BOTH SELINA AND CANDICE!
Rich Russillo: SELINA CRACKED QUINN WITH A HARD ONE THERE, AND QUINN STUMBLES INTO THE CLUTCHES OF BLAIR! WHO PLACES QUINN BETWEEN HER LEGS!
Tyrone Montgomery: CASTLES CRUMBLING! THERE IT IS!
Rich Russillo: A LITTLE MEASURE OF REVENGE FOR BOTH REYES AND BLAIR!
Persephone: Yay, “happy ending!” Now, can we move on now?
(Selina and Candice look down at a fallen Quinn, and although Candice is upset about losing, finds herself somewhat satisfied with that measure of revenge as they begin leaving the ring where the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The camera fades to the backstage area, and in the hallway Ms. Extreme and Daryl Kinkade can be seen ahead of their upcoming tag team match against Methuselah and KASAI. The two don’t appear to be thrilled to be teaming up with each other, but Ms. Extreme has a focused look on her face. On the other hand, Daryl is clearly frustrated, and before long he begins to speak.)
Daryl Kinkade: This is just unreal. Completely ridiculous.
Ms. Extreme: What are you talking about?
Daryl Kinkade: After everything I dealt with this season, I don’t even get a spot in the Ultimate X match? How is Cameron Ella Ava in the match after getting pinned at King of Elite while I’m not? How are KASAI and Methuselah in the match? None of them deserve a spot, but somehow I haven’t even been considered for a spot. It doesn’t make sense, and now I’m forced to team up with you of all people to face two people with an undeserved opportunity while I walk away with nothing. There’s no point in this. It’s not like I actually gain anything from a victory here. The EAW Championship match has been made, and even if I knew what the opportunity the Ultimate X match is for was, it wouldn’t matter because I was left out of it for a bunch of people who have already gotten a ton of chances and underdelivered.
(Ms. Extreme doesn’t say anything in response. She tries to just brush off Daryl’s words and remain focused on the upcoming match, but Daryl continues.)
Daryl Kinkade: I should have been in the match. I have no problem with fighting to gain my rightful opportunity, but if Captain Charisma’s going to hand out spots to Elitists like Cameron who were given those spots for no reason, there’s nothing that should be stopping me from having a spot. It doesn’t make any sense. There’s no reason I should be directionless heading into Shock Value. Pain for Pride is coming up. The season is coming to an end and I am still empty handed. That needs to change, but how am I going to change anything when I am constantly denied the opportunities that I need? Nothing about this makes any sense, and it’s stupid. It’s so stupid that I’m even going through any of this right now.
Ms. Extreme: Will you just get over it already? We have a match to get to. You’d be better off focusing on that instead of a match you have nothing to do with.
(Daryl turns towards Ms. Extreme, seemingly annoyed by her choice of response.)
Daryl Kinkade: Get over it? How do you expect me to just get over the fact that I’m being left out of matches I belong in? I should be in the Ultimate X match! I wasn’t even the Elitist pinned at King of Elite. Your sister was, so why is she in that match? What did she do to earn a spot there?
Ms. Extreme: I don’t know and I don’t care. It’s none of my business what’s going on with the Ultimate X match, because I’m not in it. It’s not like my season has gone perfectly, either. My season has sucked, and only now am I finally starting to add some wins to my record again. I’m not about to pretend I don’t know what it’s like not being where I want to be. Even now I’m not happy with where I am, but that doesn’t mean I want to hear about you and your problems, especially not when you’ve already had fair chances and blew it every single time. You haven’t been getting screwed over. You haven’t been getting held back, and it’s definitely not some injustice that you’re not fighting for an opportunity you don’t even know anything about. You lost at King of Elite. Suck it up and get back in the ring. Just like me you need to earn your shot and work your way back up, and like it or not this match isn’t the worst time to start doing that. Now will you just shut up? If nothing else, at least go cry to someone who actually cares.
Daryl Kinkade: You’re not being serious, are you?
(Ms. Extreme turns towards Daryl, confused by his question.)
Ms. Extreme: What?
Daryl Kinkade: This has to be some kind of bad joke you’re telling. You’re telling me to get in the ring and earn my shot, but what have I been doing all season long? I was literally screwed out of the Hardcore Championship, I was screwed out of the King of Elite tournament, and now I’m not getting a spot in a match that I have every reason to be in. What do you mean I need to work my way back up? I’m not like you. I don’t care about your sob stories. You lost your matches, that’s on you. I shouldn’t be back at the bottom right now. I should be fighting for World Championships, and the fact that I’m not there but people who have been either bailed out or completely dropped the ball against me are higher up the ladder than I am makes me sick. This is a joke, and there’s no way you’re actually blaming me for what’s going on here after seeing the lineup for that Ultimate X match.
Ms. Extreme: Why shouldn’t I blame you? You had shots and lost, didn’t you? Tell me Daryl, what stopped you from winning the Extreme Elimination Chamber? What stopped you from winning at King of Elite? I don’t care if there’s people in the Ultimate X match whose records aren’t perfect. Don’t complain to me about your problems when you have spent just as much time this season dropping the ball as you have crying about everyone around you. The only joke here is the fact that you’re trying to complain to me of all people about something that has nothing to do with me. I don’t like you. I don’t care about you. We’ve hardly even crossed paths this season, and I wouldn’t even be speaking to you right now if we weren’t being forced to team up. Imagine thinking that EYE care about YOUR sTrUgGlEs.
(The two stare at each other for a moment, and Daryl is visibly frustrated after hearing everything Ms. Extreme had to say. He doesn’t immediately respond, but Ms. Extreme continues to speak.)
Ms. Extreme: Like I said, if you want someone to hear you out about your problems, you can go ahead and find someone else to whine to. I’m not here to comfort you and I’m definitely not going to tell you anything that isn’t true. Your problems are for you to handle, and once this match is over you can go back to handling them on your own while I focus on my issues. I don’t even like that I have to team up with you, but at least it’s only for one night. All we need to do is get through this match and you won’t even be a thought in my mind, so could you just focus on what’s important so we don’t lose yet another match?
Daryl Kinkade: So you really expect me to just accept the fact that I’m being left out of matches I have every reason to be in right after I was screwed out of a tournament and not even pinned in the contendership match? I accepted that I lost at King of Elite, but you can’t justify the lineup for the Ultimate X match not including me and you know it. The fact that this match is happening is stupid too, but nowhere near as bad as what’s happening with Shock Value. How can I not focus on that?
Ms. Extreme: I don’t know and I don’t care. Like I said, the Shock Value match doesn’t concern me right now. I’m only here because I have to be, so my only focus is getting through this tag team match. There’s a lot of things I’d rather be doing right now than getting involved in this tag match, but let’s just be honest here. We need to get the job done tonight if we want better for ourselves, so I really don’t care about your problems or what you do after this. You need to just give it a rest until after this is done and we won the match. I don’t need to be dragged any further down because you can’t get over yourself for just one night.
(After Ms. Extreme stops speaking, she begins walking away from the area, leaving Daryl Kinkade. Daryl Kinkade remains there, and he doesn’t look happy whatsoever following the conversation between the two. Daryl takes a moment to think to himself, clearly pissed off after everything that has happened, until eventually he finally begins to walk away. From there, Voltage begins to fade away from the area.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where the Ultimate X match will take place.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a panaround shot of the Nationwide Arena, as the crowd in attendance wait in anticipation for what is to come in an already jam-packed show so far. It’s not long before the sounds of ‘Psycho’ by That’s Outrageous begin to play through the speakers of the arena as it elicits a loud negative reaction from the Columbus crowd here tonight. The camera then goes over to the stage to show an absolutely irate Effy McAvoy storming out from the backstage area with the New Breed Championship in tow. Ahren Fournier is seen quickly following behind her as he’s trying his best to keep her temper in check while both of them make their way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!! EFFY MCAVOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well last week we saw Effy compete in her first match as New Breed Champion, coming up short against EAW World Champion Michael Machina. While we believed it to be quite routine, she would end up meeting one hell of a surprise when she would be attacked after the match by Octavia. What might have unsettled her the most though is the fact that Ahren got caught in the crossfire, catching an elbow to the eye by Octavia before she would ultimately lay out the Champion with her finisher.
Tyrone Montgomery: It seems like Octavia has set her sights on winning her first Championship in EAW and that comes in the form of the New Breed Championship. But it also seems like at the same time that a competitor like Effy is not going to back down, and the last thing that I want to do is make an enemy out of a nutcase like that. Effy seems to want to get some words in regarding what happened last week but I don’t even want to know what would happen if Octavia decided to rear her head in the process.
Persephone: I hope since both of them are completely batshit they both kill each other. Wishful thinking, I know, but a girl can dream.
(Effy quickly heads up the steps and onto the apron as she enters into the ring, storming over and snatching a microphone while ‘Psycho’ begins to come to a close. Ahren quickly makes his way over to her as Effy is beginning to pace back and forth, gripping her title close to her chest, and after sometime she then begins to speak into the microphone to the fans in attendance.)
Effy McAvoy: Octavia… Oh, sweet, delusional, desperate little Octavia…
(Effy’s expression is one of anger and pure crazy, as she runs her hands through her hair for a brief moment. Ahren looks weirded out for a moment, but shrugs it off, he understands. It’s not long before the Champion then begins to continue from there.)
Effy McAvoy: You really thought that you did something with the little stunt that you pulled last week, huh? You thought you were sending a message, that you were making some grand statement by attacking me, and maybe, just maybe, you thought that cheap shot to Ahren was a little bit funny, like some sort of power move. But it wasn’t a power move… It was a mistake. See, there are a lot of things that you could have done. You could have just asked for a match, you could have waited patiently like a good little girl and hoped that maybe, maybe, I’d grant you the opportunity to breathe the same air as me inside this ring, but no. You had to be stupid, and that is going to cost you, and it’s going to cost you more than any regular match against me would have.
(Effy suddenly starts to laugh through the microphone, taking a pause as she shakes her head in disappointment. After a moment of composing herself, she continues to speak.)
Effy McAvoy: And now, you’ve forced me to make a decision. You’ve made me come to terms with something I never thought I’d have to do to another Elitist, even as a lingering thought in my mind. You are not just some challenger, you are not someone that poses a threat to me and the New Breed Championship, what you are is a liability. And in order to make sure that you never, ever touch me or Ahren again… you must die.
Ahren Fournier: :whoa: Hold on just one minute! Effy, darling, I don’t think we agreed on anything of the sort. That’s blood on my GOAT hands-
Effy McAvoy: I will put an end to you, and you will not only watch your career be put up in flames, but you yourself as well. I WILL BURN YOU ALIVE!!!
(The crowd erupts at this, because even though Effy is being weird right now, if there’s one thing that Voltage loves it’s violence. Ahren, who has been standing with his arms crossed, lets out an exasperated sigh as he steps forward, adjusting his sunglasses and quickly beginning to speak.)
Ahren Fournier: Alright, so, listen… love the passion, love the energy, love the theatrics, but I think you gotta add some exaggeration to the whole setting people on fire thing. My little GOAT, you gotta be careful with this kind of talk. We don’t need lawsuits, and I really don’t want to deal with the smell of burnt Octavia. She probably uses some terrible Walmart brand shampoo, and I know that’s not gonna smell pleasant when it starts sizzling.
(Effy turns to Ahren, shaking her head furiously.)
Effy McAvoy: No, no, no! Ahren, don’t you see? This isn’t about just beating her. This isn’t about retaining our Championship-
Ahren Fournier: Yours. It’s yours.
Effy McAvoy: – OURS Championship!
Ahren Fournier: That’s not even proper grammar!
Effy McAvoy: This is about making sure that she regrets ever thinking she could step into my world and come out unscathed! Because she’s playing checkers, but I? I’m playing chess. Octavia, I’m going to give you something nobody else in EAW has given you. I’m going to give you purpose. Your suffering will mean something, your agony will have a point, because when I light the match and the flames rise, you’ll finally understand the true meaning of your existence… and that is to fuel my reign.
(Before Effy can finish what she needs to say, ‘Just Close Your Eyes’ by Waterproof Blonde begins to play through the speakers of the arena. The crowd boos loudly as the camera goes from the ring to the stage to show Octavia as she makes her way out from the backstage area. Despite the threats that are being made toward her, she has an amused expression on her face as she eyes the Champion inside of the ring before then beginning to make her way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Well here comes the perpetrator of last week’s attack as Octavia seems to be making her way down to the ring. Despite everything that has transpired, it seems her eyes are focused on one thing and one thing only and that’s making sure that she takes her New Breed Championship.
Tyrone Montgomery: If there’s one thing that I am sure is not out of the realm of possibility it’s Octavia going as far as Effy is claiming that she will go.
Persephone: Yeah, we know that both of them are very mentally unwell in the head. :mjlol:
Tyrone Montgomery: … Well, let’s just see what happens tonight, judging by the look on Effy’s face, it’s surely going to be nothing pleasant.
(Octavia stops at the bottom of the ramp as she signals for ‘Just Close Your Eyes’ to come to a close. She already has a microphone in her hands as she raises it up to her mouth and begins to speak.)
Octavia: Effy you are quite the amusing one, aren’t you? You’re out here screaming, practically shaking in anger, threatening to set me on fire. But the thing is, you should be grateful. Grateful that what I did last week was the *only* thing I went out of my way to do. I could’ve done more, but all I needed to do was get your attention, attack you just enough to goad the New Breed Champion. But everyone here knows especially with what I have done throughout my career so far… that I could’ve done a lot worse and that’s not something that you want to admit. But I chose to let you walk away, to let you hold onto that title just a little longer, to let you run your mouth about all the things you want to do to me. But you fail to see that I could’ve made sure you never walked out of the ring last week. You could’ve ended up like Bethany when I first got my hands on her, bloodied and battered. You could’ve even ended up like my poor sister Cleopatra, who is NEVER going to enter back into the ring again. Instead, I gave you a warning shot. A little preview of what’s to come. And here you are, throwing a tantrum about it.
(Octavia steps forward, placing a foot on the steps, getting a little closer to Effy but still keeping her distance.)
Octavia: You’re so caught up in your own madness that you don’t even realize what’s happening, do you? You’re on borrowed time, Effy. That Championship? It’s already mine, you’re just holding it until I decide to take it from you. And if you really want to fight me, if you really want to go down that road, I’d be more than happy to start by taking that Championship from your cold, charred hands.
Effy McAvoy: You think you scare me? You think you’re the first person to try and come for me, to try and take what’s mine? You? You’re nothing special. Just another arrogant little girl who thinks she can stand toe-to-toe with me and walk away unharmed. You made the biggest mistake of your life last week, and now I’m going to make sure you regret everything you did. You don’t just get to attack me. You don’t just get to put your hands on him-
Ahren Fournier: Thank you!
Effy McAvoy: – and think you’re going to walk away without consequences. No, no, no, this is more than just a match now, more than just a Championship, this? This is about making sure you never step into my world again. Because Octavia, you? You’re the sacrificial lamb.
Octavia: I’m quite amused by this. I’d love to see you try-
Rich Russillo: OCTAVIA DOESN’T EVEN GET A CHANCE TO FINISH HER SENTENCE, EFFY JUST SLID OUT OF THE RING AND CLOBBERED HER! AND NOW BOTH OF THEM ARE BEGINNING TO TRADE PUNCHES BACK AND FORTH WITH EACH OTHER IN A VIOLENT BRAWL!
Tyrone Montgomery: THIS HAS GOTTEN OUT OF HAND FAST AS OCTAVIA GRABS A HOLD OF THE HEAD OF EFFY AND SLAMS HER FACE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! EFFY’S HEAD BOUNCES OFF BUT SHE QUICKLY RESPONDS WITH AN ELBOW TO THE FACE BEFORE BEGINNING TO HAMMER AWAY WITH STRIKES OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: OCTAVIA MANAGES TO BREAK FREE THOUGH AND CONNECT WITH A KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN! SHE THEN TURNS AROUND AS SHE SLAMS EFFY INTO THE RINGPOST- NO! EFFY MANAGES TO SPIN AROUND AS SHE SENDS OCTAVIA INTO THE RINGPOST INSTEAD!
(Effy staggers backward as she quickly reaches into the pocket of her jacket and fiddles for something. Ahren has begun to slide out of the ring looking to deescalate the situation, but it seems like he might be too late.)
Persephone: FUCK YEAH! EFFY HAS A MATCHBOX! SHE’S GOING TO BURN THAT BITCH ALIVE!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT THAT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN AS SECURITY IS QUICK TO COME IN AND STOP HER AS SHE LIGHTS THE MATCH! SHE TRIES TO THROW IT AT OCTAVIA BUT IT’S QUICKLY TAKEN OUT OF HER HANDS AS SHE’S BEGINNING TO BE DRAGGED AWAY SWIFTLY!
(Ahren quickly makes his way over and whispers into Effy’s ear, trying his best to calm her down while she’s being escorted away. Octavia is beginning to stir as she looks over at Effy with an angered expression on her face. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Commercial for the new Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR album, “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” with Chris Elite advertising it.)
(Voltage returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
(‘Catch Me if You Can’ by runblebee begins to play as Akari Kiyoko steps out slowly and purposefully onto the stage with Luna Adeline. The crowd is booing him loudly and he doesn’t seem to care in the slightest. All that matters is this opportunity.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…ACCOMPANIED BY LUNA ADELINE…FROM AOMORI, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 187 POUNDS…HE IS “THE FLAW OF THE WORLD”…AAAKKKAARRIIII KIYYOOOKKOOO!
Tyrone Montgomery: Akari Kiyoko made it to the King of Elite semifinals, and he and Damien had a good performance in that tag title match. Let’s see if Luna Adeline can make a difference for him and Damien tonight.
Rich Russillo: Luna was said to be the difference maker for these two, but I have to say, these two don’t exactly have an easy task ahead of them.
(As he stands on the stage “Rubber Band Man” by T.I. begins to play as Damien Kutcher rushes out of the stage. He looks to hype up the crowd but they only seem partially receptive. He then nods to Akari and they head towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS PARTNER…FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA…WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS…HE IS “THE DIVINE ONE”…DAMIIIEEEENNN KUUTTTCCCHHHER!
Tyrone Montgomery: That’s true, they’re facing two former World Champions in Dr. Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas, so this won’t be easy. Still, let’s see what they can do.
Persephone: I don’t care what they do. Either get an upset or hurry up and lose. Either way, it better not last long.
(They get down to the ring and wait for their opponents. “Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)” by Royal Deluxe blasts throughout the arena as Adam Lucas emerges from the back. He just looks down at his opponents, sizing them up from the stage before heading down.)
Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENTS…FIRST…FROM NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT 238 POUNDS…HE IS ‘NEXT LEVEL’…ADDDDAAAMMMM LUUCCCCASSS!
Tyrone Montgomery: Adam Lucas is here, and I’m sure he wants to get a win ahead of his upcoming World Championship match.
Rich Russillo: That’s true, and it’s not like he’s teaming up with just anybody. If there’s anyone he’d work well with, it’s Dr. Bethany Blue.
(He gets in the ring and his two opponents immediately get right in his face. The ref separates the two. “Somebody Get Me a Doctor” by Van Halen as Dr. Bethany Blue walks out to plenty of boos. She still seems extremely confident as she makes her way down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS PARTNER…RESIDING IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA…WEIGHING IN AT 125 POUNDS…. SHE IS DOCTOOOORRRR BEETHHHHNAANNNY BLLLUEEEEE!
Tyrone Montgomery: Speaking of, here comes Dr. Bethany Blue, who is in that Ultimate X match. I’m sure she wants to keep the momentum rolling too, and she’s definitely skilled enough to.
Persephone: But she’s definitely not interesting to watch.
(She gets down to the ring and interrupts the arguing inside. She makes a point out of downplaying her opponents. The official then sends the teams to their corners and calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Tyrone Montgomery: That right there is the bell, and this one is about to kick off! It looks like we have Adam Lucas starting things off for his team and Damien Kutcher for the other! Two big competitors here are about to slap some meat! AND RIGHT AWAY COMES A BIG RIGHT HAND FROM KUTCHER! IT’S CAUGHT BY LUCAS! HE GOES TO DELIVER ONE OF HIS OWN BUT KUTCHER KICKS HIM IN THE STOMACH! And now he sends him into the ropes with an Irish whip! Here comes a clothesline…
Persephone: As if. Adam Lucas is easily able to duck under it! He turns around and takes him down with the discus punch! It knocks Kutcher down to his knees! You know, I only thought he got on those for God.
Rich Russillo: I’m sure Lucas might consider himself to be the next best thing! He takes a few steps back and then looks for a massive roundhouse kick! KUTCHER IS ABLE TO CATCH THE LEG THOUGH! He rises back up to his feet here, keeping hold of that leg! HE THEN PULLS LUCAS IN FOR A BIG BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! I almost can’t believe it here! He just launched his opponent! And now he’s looking pretty confident here, trying to hype up the audience here as Adam Lucas pulls himself back to his feet!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND KUTCHER TRIES TO RUSH HIM DOWN WITH A BIG BOOT BUT LUCAS STEPS OUT OF THE WAY! Oh no way…Kutcher couldn’t stop himself. It looks like he got his leg caught in the rope! Might have caught him right in the holy stones right there. LUCAS THOUGH PULLS HIM RIGHT OFF THE ROPES! HE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX! And look at the strength behind that one! Lucas practically throwing him now! These are two powerhouses here and they are letting that be known!
Persephone: Does he really have to flex like this? He reaches down and lifts Kutcher off the mat. HE GOES FOR THE GUTWRENCH SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: BUT DAMIEN KUTCHER IS ABLE TO LAND ON HIS FEET! He then delivers a brutal back elbow to Lucas! Lucas is stunned for a moment here and that’s all Kutcher needs! HE LOOKS FOR THE BACK SUPLEX! BUT LUCAS LANDS ON HIS FEET NOW! He shoves Damien Kutcher into the ropes! As Kutcher bounces back and stumbles towards him, Adam Lucas gets him with another german suplex! HE BRIDGES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TW-
Tyrone Montgomery: But Kutcher kicks out pretty early here. Doesn’t seem like there’s any signs of him slowing him down anytime soon! But Adam Lucas plans on helping him do just that! He brings him back up to his feet and then tries to get him up for the powerslam! KUTCHER DELIVERS AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD! He manages to break free and he retaliates with a massive chop right to the chest! Lucas looks to reply…BUT KUTCHER PUTS HIM IN THE HEADLOCK INSTEAD!
Persephone: Wow, some real advanced technical wrestling there.
Rich Russillo: You know, when someone the size of Damien Kutcher wrenches on your head and neck like that, it hurts. Lucas is definitely feeling the pain here…but not for long! He manages to shove Kutcher away! He then tries to capitalize…BUT HE’S MET WITH A BIG BOOT RIGHT TO THE CHEST! It hits like a cannonball, knocking Lucas down in an instant! Kutcher hooks the leg and this might be it!
ONE!
TW-
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT NO! It seems like Lucas was able to power out of that one before the two! Kutcher doesn’t seem that happy with that! But he sees Akari Kiyoko standing at the corner with his hand extended! He clearly wants to pick apart Lucas himself here! Kutcher heads on over and makes the tag!
TAG!
Persephone: And in comes Akari now. Without a hint of hesitation, he delivers a basement superkick right to the side of his opponent’s head! Nearly took his head off with that one.
Rich Russillo: Indeed he did, Akari is staying on the offensive here! He forces Adam Lucs back up to his feet! HE CONNECTS WITH THE SPINNING BACKFIST! And now he looks for the dragon suplex but I don’t think Lucas is willing to comply! HE ELBOWS HIM RIGHT IN THE NOSE AND THEN HEADS TOWARDS HIS CORNER TO TAG IN BETHANY!
TAG!
Persephone: I guess that means…The Doctor will see him now. Ugh.
Tyrone Montgomery: It seems like Kiyoko was due for a checkup anyways! Blue is able to duck under the rolling elbow attempt from Kiyoko! She takes hold of his arms and tries to take him off his feet with the Tiger Suplex! BUT NO! He tears his arms away and takes hold of the ropes! She comes right back at him but he sends her right over the top rope!
Rich Russillo: Blue is able to catch herself on the apron! Kiyoko tries to knock her off but she catches his arm! SHE DROPS HIM WITH A HOTSHOT! Now The Doctor gets back inside the ring and lines up her shot! SHE GOES FOR THE RUNNING KNEE LIFT, AND IT CONNECTS! Akari drops to a knee, and Bethany is on fire right now! Bethany now grabbing Akari, AND SHE TRIES TO SEND AKARI INTO THE CORNER, BUT AKARI TURNS IT AROUND AND SENDS HER THERE INSTEAD!
Persephone: He walks right over to the corner and takes a boot to the face for his efforts. AND THEN SHE CLOWNS ON HIM WITH A RIPCORD FOREARM!
Tyrone Montgomery: Damn, that one dropped Akari! Bethany now running off the ropes- BUT LUNA GRABS HER BY THE LEG! Bethany pulls her leg away as Luna quickly backs off before the referee could catch her, and I think she might’ve bought some time for Akari! Bethany turns back to her opponent and comes at him with a right hand, but he ducks under it and scoops her up! AKARI THEN GETS HER WITH THE FALLAWAY MOONSAULT SLAM! And then he follows that up with the standing moonsault! COVER!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: But The Doctor stays in this! She kicks out before even the two count! That was an impressive combination by Kiyoko but he’s going to need to do more damage! He makes his way up onto the top rope now! It seems like Akari Kiyoko is about to go airborne here! HE COMES DOWN OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS!
Persephone: But Bethany rolls out of the way! Akari faceplants into the mat! I guess he really did just crash and burn there!
Tyrone Montgomery: The Doctor scrapes him off mat! She gets him for the vertical suplex! Look at her, keeping him up in the air here! AND THEN SHE FINALLY CONNECTS WITH THE SUPLEX! She doesn’t look for the cover, instead heading over to Lucas! SHE MAKES THE TAG!
TAG!
Rich Russillo: Adam Lucas is now the legal competitor! But The Doctor has some bad intentions in mind here! She makes her way onto the second rope as Lucas holds Kiyoko in position for the backbreaker! SHE COMES DOWN OFF THE SECOND ROPE WITH A FLYING KNEE! It lands right across the chest of Kiyoko, crushing him down right on Lucas’ knee! That was a devastating combination! With that, Adam looks for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: But it wasn’t a winning combination. Kiyoko gets his shoulder up right at the two count. BOOOO.
Tyrone Montgomery: Lucas brings him back up to his feet! He then sends him into the corner with the Irish whip! Almost as soon as he gets, Lucas crushes into the turnbuckles with the stinger splash! He then lets him stagger towards the center of the ring! LUCAS THEN RUNS OVER TO THE ROPES! HE LEAPS OFF LOOKING FOR THE SPRINGBOARD FLYING FOREARM! BUT KIYOKO INTERCEPTS HIM WITH A DROPKICK!
Rich Russillo: That was a perfect shot from Akari and it definitely did damage to Lucas! He then stumbles over to Damien Kutcher and looks for the tag!
TAG!
Persephone: Here comes the big dude. Him and Akari are circling Lucas like a pair of sharks. Hope we get to see a feeding frenzy.
Tyrone Montgomery: AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT WE’RE ABOUT TO WITNESS! Akari Kiyoko grabs his opponent and gets him in position for the dragon suplex! Kutcher now takes a few steps back…AND THEN DRILLS LUCAS WITH A CLOTHESLINE! What a combination from these two competitors and they just definitely turned the tide here!
Rich Russillo: And now Damien Kutcher picks him up and rocks him with an uppercut! HE THEN PULLS HIM IN AND GETS HIM WITH THE DDT! He just spiked his head right into the mat! And now Kutcher drags him up to his feet once again…and he drags him over to the corner! HE PLACES HIM ON THE TOP ROPE AND GETS WITH ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! Kutcher climbs up after him and keeps throwing hands! He is just going off right now!
Persephone: Oh shit, he’s looking a superplex here! IS HE GOING TO TAKE THE NEXT LEVEL TO THE BOTTOM ONE?
Tyrone Montgomery: ADAM LUCAS GETS HIM WITH A HEADBUTT! He then delivers a few good shots of his own before shoving Kutcher down to the mat! He has a nasty fall here and Lucas sees a golden opportunity here! He leaps on down to the apron! He’s now waiting for Damien Kutcher to get back on his feet here! He’s stalking him, waiting for the right moment to strike! AND HE FINDS IT! HE NEARLY TAKES HIS HEAD OFF WITH THE EQUALISER! Here comes the cover from Lucas and this might just be the end of this story!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
Rich Russillo: It doesn’t seem we’ve reached the final page yet! Kiyoko breaks up the cover! He just descends on Lucas with a series of stomps! The officials tell him to get out of the ring but he doesn’t seem to have any intention of doing so! But now The Doctor steps in and gets right in his face! KIYOKO TRIES TO CHEAP SHOT HER BUT SHE CATCHES THE ARM! SHE THEN GETS HIM WITH THE TIGER SUPLEX, SENDING HIM OUT OF THE RING!
Persephone: Adam Lucas and Bethany Blue are now standing in the ring, looking dominant. They should be looking behind them…CAUSE KUTCHER SNEAKS UP ON THEM FROM BEHIND WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE!
Tyrone Montgomery: Oh, he is back with a vengeance right now! He tosses Blue out of the ring and brings Lucas back to his feet! He runs the ropes now, building up some speed! HE THEN COMES AT HIM LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN, CONNECTING WITH A MASSIVE SHOULDER BLOCK! That one practically knocked him to the other side of the ring but clearly the offense isn’t done yet! HE COMES DOWN WITH AN ELBOW DROP! AND ANOTHER! AND ANOTHER! He is just spamming this like he’s playing street fighter or something!
Rich Russillo: I mean, it is certainly effective! All those elbows have to have taken a lot out of Lucas! Kutcher now looks to escalate things! He picks Lucas back up and sends him into the ropes with an irish whip! HE LOOKS FOR THE DIVINE SPINEBUSTER OFF THE REBOUND! BUT LUCAS IS FEELING BLASPHEMOUS TONIGHT! HE PUSHES KUTCHER AWAY! But Kutcher remains persistent…LOOKING TO CATCH HIM WITH ANOTHER BOOT!
Persephone: But his opponent ducks around it! LUCAS TRIES TO GRAB HIM FROM BEHIND! Kutcher however, drives himself backwards and right into the corner! FROM THERE HE MAKES THE TAG RIGHT INTO AKARI!
TAG!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND NOW HERE COMES AKARI KIYOKO! THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET VERY BAD FOR LUCAS! Damien Kutcher gets him in the Nelson hold here! Akari is able to unload some hard kicks right into the ribs before Kutcher releases him! Kiyoko now gets him above his head…AND HE LOOKS FOR THE USHIGOROSHI! But Lucas is able to land on his feet as he does, he brings his elbow back and right into the temple of Kiyoko! He then runs to the ropes and leaps up onto the second one! GENESIS!
Rich Russillo: BUT KIYOKO DUCKS UNDER IT AND RUNS TO THE ROPES HIMSELF! He then leaps back and catches him right under the jaw with a springboard European uppercut! With that brutal shot, he knocks on his back! Kiyoko has him just where he needs him to be! He lifts him up off the mat and gets him in position for HEAVY ON MY HEART!
Persephone: How the hell did he just mess that up? Adam Lucas shoves Kiyoko away! HE THEN TRIES TO CATCH HIM WITH A DISCUS PUNCH! AKARI DUCKS UNDER! HE THEN ROLLS BACK TOWARDS LUCAS AND CATCHES HIM WITH THE DEAD STROKE! Oh fuck he might have taken this. Cover!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT ADAM LUCAS POWERS OUT NOW! Damn, that was close, and Luna doesn’t look happy this one isn’t over. Kiyoko was less than a second away from getting a massive win there. He cannot believe it himself! BUT HE DOESN’T SKIP A BEAT DRAGGING ADAM LUCAS TO HIS FEET! HE GETS HIM WITH A DISCUS ELBOW SMASH AND THAT STAGGERS HIM! HE THEN TRIES TO GET HIM ABOVE HIS HEAD FOR ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!
Rich Russillo: BUT ADAM LUCAS MANAGES TO ROLL OFF THE SHOULDERS! He then quickly staggers towards the corner with The Doctor has her hand out!
TAG!
Persephone: And now in comes in Bethany! SHE IMMEDIATELY RUNS RIGHT PAST AKARI AND TAKES DOWN KUTCHER! Oh she means business right now…BUT PEACH DREAMS!
Tyrone Montgomery: And Akari’s attempt to cut her down does not succeed! Blue is able to step right out of the way! She then drops right down on him with the corkscrew elbow! It lands perfectly on his chest! She then scrapes him up off the mat and drops him with the Fallaway Slam! The Doctor is cooking right now! She lines up her shot as her opponent groggily gets back to his feet! TJD!
Rich Russillo: BUT AKARI KIYOKO CATCHES THE LEG! HE DROPS IT DOWN INTO A HEEL HOOK! That was an impressive counter there! And now he’s hyperextending the knee of his opponent here, looking to disable her leg! She’s able to crawl towards the ropes…slowly getting closer and closer until her hand touches the bottom one! The referee is calling for the rope break! But Kiyoko doesn’t release it until the last second!
Persephone: Look at that smirk towards the official. Akari knows what he was doing there. And now he goes back to his own corner and tags in Damien Kutcher!
TAG!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND NOW HERE COMES DAMIEN KUTCHER AND HE GOES TO PICK HIM UP WITH FOR THE POWERSLAM! BUT BLUE SLIPS OUT BEHIND HIM! He turns around and now she just leaps up! THE REMEDY! She gets him with the cutter and his face is just brought right down into the mat! She might have just taken this here as she hooks the leg for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: Kutcher is able to kick out here! Akari Kiyoko was about to leap into the fray there but it doesn’t seem necessary! The Doctor looks down at Kutcher, looking very annoyed that he was able to get out of that one. She then looks back at Kiyoko and she smirks at him! SHE THEN GRABS THE ARM OF KUTCHER AND LOCKS IN THE DISLOCATION! Look at the way she’s twisting the arm of Kutcher and we all know that she could break if that’s what she wanted to do!
Persephone: And here comes Akari to save the day. He runs into the ring…BUT ADAM LUCAS MEETS HIM THERE! HE BLASTS HIM WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI! Kiyoko is like a late stage jenga tower right now. Look at him wobbling in there.
Tyrone Montgomery: And now it looks like Lucas is going to topple the whole tower here! He sends him into the ropes with an irish whip! AND THEN HE GETS HIM WITH THE LEVEL UP! The pop-up powerbomb connects and Akari rolls out of the ring towards Luna! It looks Kutcher is in this all alone now…and he is definitely in a dire situation! BUT HE’S ABLE TO TEAR HIS ARM AWAY! He retreats into the corner, looking to make space between him and his opponent!
Rich Russillo: But she’s back on her feet and making her way over to him! HE CATCHES HER WITH AN UPPERCUT! He then throws her into the corner now and begins stomping away! Kutcher is just going off here, not even trying to be flashy! He just wants to crush her in whatever way he can! HE NOW GRABS HER LEG AND DRAGS HER TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING! I THINK WE ALL KNOW WHAT’S COMING NEXT! THE DIVINE SUBMISSION!
Persephone: Nope. What’s coming next is Blue kicking him in the face. She manages to escape before the hold can be applied here!
Tyrone Montgomery: He’s stunned for a brief moment as The Doctor gets back up! He immediately gets right back on her, trying to catch her with the fisherman suplex! BUT BLUE IS ABLE TO COUNTER THIS! SHE GETS HIM WITH THE FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER! OR AT LEAST SHES TRIES TO! Kutcher pulls himself away, fully aware of what would have come next! He looks for a big right hand but she boots him in the stomach! SHE NOW TRIES FOR THE GRADE C2!
Rich Russillo: BUT KUTCHER IS STILL IN SURVIVAL MODE! He manages to roll through now and take Bethany with him! HE THEN TRANSITIONS INTO A POWERBOMB! BUT HE TRIES TO DROP HER DOWN INTO THE DIVINE FINISH!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT SHE CATCHES HERSELF ON FEET! SHE REFUSES TO BE TAKEN DOWN HERE! Instead she’s able to pull her arm back…AND THEN RIGHT INTO THE CHEST OF DAMIEN KUTCHER! CODE BLUE! DAMIEN COLLAPSES ONTO THE MAT, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER BY BETHANY!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Somebody Get Me a Doctor” by Van Halen plays as Doctor Bethany Blue hops back to her feet with a satisfied look on her face. Adam Lucas returns to the ring, and he and Bethany have their hands raised by the referee as Akari Kiyoko is seen at ringside with Luna Adeline, who doesn’t look impressed with what happened.)
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS…DOCTOR BETHANNNYYY BLLUEEE AND ADDDAAAMM LUCCASSS!
Tyrone Montgomery: And Bethany and Adam are able to get the job done, picking up the victory! Akari and Damien tried, but these are just two former World Champions. They’re some of the best on the roster after all.
Persephone: You know, Kutcher’s heart was filled with Jesus’s love. What a shame that doesn’t do shit against that heart punch.
Rich Russillo: That was a persistent effort from Kutcher and Kiyoko. In the end, they were unable to get the job done! In fact, once Kiyoko was hit by that Level Up, it was the beginning of the end! It was always going to be an uphill battle against Blue and Lucas! They simply could not handle it!
Tyrone Montgomery: Congratulations to Bethany and Adam!
(The camera shows Doctor Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas celebrating in the ring. Damien Kutcher is on the ground clutching his chest as Akari Kiyoko looks on. Luna Adeline is whispering in Akari’s ear and shaking her head at Kutcher. The camera fades elsewhere.)
(The camera fades to a separate room backstage, where Molly Waters can be seen. Molly is seated in a chair, and is holding a microphone in her hand. After a moment, Molly begins to speak.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time please welcome EAW Hall of Famer, Xander Payne.
(The camera pans towards Xander, who is seated in a chair of his own. After this, Molly continues.)
Molly Waters: Xander, thank you for joining me tonight for this interview. I’d like to ask you a few questions regarding recent events and your future here in EAW, and the first question is regarding our last time seeing you. How do you feel about everything that has happened between you and Limmy Monaghan?
(Xander takes a moment to think, before finally he begins to speak.)
Xander Payne: How do I feel? …How should I feel? Should I feel upset? Should I feel sad? Should I be happy? Should I be stressed out? See, there are so many words in the dictionary, and even though I have been helping my kids with their English homework as of late, there is still not a singular word that comes to mind that can encapsulate how I feel about Limmy Monaghan. For the first time in my life, I feel powerless with my ability to describe myself, but that comes in second to what Limmy Monaghan wants from me. He wants me to feel a certain way, and it doesn’t take a scientist to know that positive thoughts aren’t in that agenda. I know Limmy Monaghan’s watching this, he’s got his eyes fused to his screen with his volume up high, and he’s salivating because he believes that he has truly reduced me to a level of melancholy like before, but I’ve been through it all. He is hoping that it feels like double hockey sticks, and I know that I just said I couldn’t find a word, but now that I think about it, I feel pretty good.
Molly Waters: Does that mean that you are satisfied with the way things played out at King of Elite?
Xander Payne: King of Elite served its purpose as an outlet to take our frustrations out on each other. It was either going to be one of us who was going to be dragged into the depths of double hockey sticks, and it turned out that it had to be the both of us. It would have been bittersweet for either of us had one of us been the sole survivor, but for me, it was never about winning or losing this match. This was about exacting my revenge on Limmy, and revenge isn’t measured by a tally on my record. It was measured by the blood I poured from his body, the scars that I left on his skin and the pain that I burned into his memory. It would have been most optimal if I won the match, but at the end of the day, I got everything I needed and more. Tear for tear, blood for blood, pain for pain. I won, and I didn’t need my hand raised to get that level of satisfaction.
Molly Waters: With that being said, do you have any intentions of ever crossing paths with Limmy again?
Xander Payne: There are a lot of promises that I have made since I came back to Elite Answers Wrestling at Territorial: Invasion. Some were made first and foremost to my wife and children, then it extended to the people, and myself. Every match that I have had since Operation: Doomsday has been under the assumption that it has been my last. I thought I was done after my hopes and dreams boomed along with the barricade, yet I came back. I thought I was going to be done after my business settled with The British Invasion, yet I remained. I thought Road to Redemption was going to be my last ride, yet I persisted. With that being said, I put everything on the table. King of Elite was going to be my last match, not within Elite Answers Wrestling, of my career as a professional wrestler. There will be a time where I cross paths with that criminal. It could be backstage, at a mutual gathering. It could be at any place and time. It could be sooner than you think. But, in any of the times we ever cross paths. Whether it’s the first, or second, or however many times we do; it will never be inside that squared circle because I am done.
(Molly nods her head, accepting Xander’s answer before beginning to speak once more.)
Molly Waters: Is there anything left you’d like to say towards either Limmy or the British Invasion after everything that has happened?
Xander Payne: Is there anything that I haven’t said to them? It has always been my idea that my issue with Limmy Monaghan and The British Invasion had nothing to do with their talent. Strip their egos aside, and you’ve incredible competitors. Paisley’s got this certain machismo about her, Halsey’s got this ruthless aggression, Daryl Kinkade’s got.. Something, and Limmy Monaghan when done right, is in his own league. The problem is that in something called life, you can’t strip the egos aside. You could be the most talented person in the world, you could have everything, the money, the health, the power, but that all doesn’t pale into comparison how you are in your soul. The British Invasion is the future of this industry, and they’ve now got credentials, but all three of them are narcissistic pieces of garbage and they played with the wrong offspring. Limmy Monaghan is a phenom, yet he enabled, and even double backed on that behaviour. I wish the best of luck; many more for The British Invasion, and for Limmy Monaghan to regain his balance, but when it comes to who they really are? I hope they can find it within themselves, the same passion they use towards career progression, that they can become a person that their children, hell, that their nieces and nephews can look up to.
Molly Waters: Well with that being said, what do you think of the time you’ve spent back in EAW?
Xander Payne: It’s always an honour not only even being in Elite Answers Wrestling, but stepping into that squared circle. Do I think I am in the best headspace and physical condition to be the best competitor that I can be here? No. Do I have the desire to contribute and elevate the environment? No. But, it was a pleasure getting to hear the roar of the crowd a couple more times. It was nice putting my mind and body through war another time. It was great being able to experience this lifestyle.
Molly Waters: Is there anything else you would have liked to accomplish since returning or was settling your issues with Limmy and the British Invasion your only goal?
Xander Payne: I came back to Elite Answers Wrestling to solve family matters, and I did exactly that. I know that there is some of my fans out there who are kind of upset that I am not the Xander Payne that they adored, that I am not out here chasing world championship gold and being me, but what’s in the best interest of Elite Answers Wrestling is no longer in the best interest of mine, and you might not like that or respect that, but you’re just going to have it accept it.
Molly Waters: Is there anything you think you should have done differently since you returned back at Territorial Invasion?
(Xander takes a moment after hearing this, remaining silent before finally beginning to answer.)
Xander Payne: I ask myself that all the time. I believed I brought this up before, but everything that happened with me since Territorial Invasion has been a domino effect. I wouldn’t be here if I had done certain things. If I never brought my children to that event, The British Invasion wouldn’t even be a thought in my head. If I never enlisted in help against them, then I would have never crossed paths with Limmy Monaghan. If I never accepted Captain Charisma’s opportunity to be in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, then Monaghan wouldn’t have been fueled to do the things that he did. I do believe I should have done a lot of things differently, but that’s just how life goes. It’s unpredictable. It’s chaotic. You don’t know what happens next. You think I brought my kids to Korea thinking that I was going to stick my nose into some business. Definitely not! I came here to be entertained, but who knew life would throw a wrench in my plans, and it took me down this path. It is what it is. Can’t change it. It’s already happened.
Molly Waters: Did you ever think you’d find yourself back in the ring before the British Invasion did what they did?
Xander Payne: You’ve got to understand that I was in a dark, bleak place when I was injured after Operation: Doomsday. I was given a timeline, I knew that it was inevitable for my return back to the ring, but weighing everything that was in my mind at the time, the idea of me continuing to wrestle didn’t feel like it was the best decision. It just didn’t come to me naturally. My mind hasn’t been clear for months, maybe even years, and it could’ve been the whole fiasco with Ryan Wilson. There were so many factors, and back then, I felt like I had no direction. Then, I finally put in the sufficient time to reconnect with my family, to feel what it is like to be there for my kids, you know, not just a couple of days out of the year? I felt feelings that I haven’t felt in so long. When I held my kids in my arms, I knew right then and there that I do not want to go back to the ring. I want to be physically and mentally sound to raise them to be successful people in this world. Professional wrestling endangers that. I am glad I am done with it now.
Molly Waters: Are you happy with everything you’ve accomplished in EAW?
Xander Payne: I have done more than enough with what I had planned when I first signed on the dotted line for this company. EAW New Breed Championship, EAW Pure Championship, EAW Unified Tag Team Championships, and EAW World Heavyweight Champion. These are accomplishments that I thought I wouldn’t be able to call reality back home in Toronto when I was a teenager, and I am glad I can. There are some people in this world who aren’t fortunate, whether it’s financially or just not talented enough, to get through that door, even far enough, and I am grateful for what I’ve accomplished. Would I have liked to win more championships? Of course. Are there some people that I would still like to have a match with? Most definitely. But, I am beyond that.
Molly Waters: Well Xander, I only have one more question for you today. What is next for you?
Xander Payne: What is next for me is that I go back to my life, be there for my beautiful wife and raise my children. Unfortunately, our house was made an unsafe environment to live in. We sold it and we’re currently making a move. Where? Well, my brother’s got some land in Saskatchewan, and that sounds like the ideal place for us right now. Until we figure that out, we’re going to stay with my father down in Ottawa. I wish the best of luck to everyone in Elite Answers Wrestling, and hopefully I see you all soon.
Molly Waters: Well Xander, I am glad to have had this chance to have this interview before you take your leave from EAW. Thank you for your time.
(Xander nods his head, before getting out of his seat and finally beginning to walk away from the area. The camera cuts to Molly Waters one more time, before finally Voltage begins to fade away from the location.)
[SCREENBAR: EARLIER IN THE DAY]
(Sunday Night Voltage returns as it transitions away from the Nationwide Arena, taking us to a quiet, dimly lit teahouse in Columbus, Ohio. Outside, a sleek car is seen pulling up to the parking lot, and as it reaches a full stop and the engine cuts off, the passenger door swings open as out steps two of Saturday Night Showdown’s top Elitists. TLA, dressed in a sharp suit, and Ryan Joseph Wilson, who adjusts his coat in the cold weather. As they head toward the front of the car to meet each other, they glance briefly before shifting their gaze toward the teahouse that they have been told to meet at. Ryan takes a deep breath, before beginning to speak.)
Ryan Joseph Wilson: I assume that this is the place.
TLA: Ain’t no doubt about it, homie. Them British mofos love their tea, we gotta keep our eyes out cuz shit might get vicious in there.
Ryan Joseph Wilson: I hope they’re as civilized as we plan to be. I suppose there’s only one way to find out.
(The two make their way inside, the door chiming as they step into the warm, cozy atmosphere of the teahouse. They look around briefly, before their eyes land on a corner table with two familiar faces. The British Invasion, Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley, are seated next to each other with the Unified Tag Team Championships testing on the table in front of them. They glance up at their two challengers with amused expression, Pandora smirking as she leans back in her seat.)
Pandora Paisley: Well, well, well… Look at the cat dragged in. We’re surprised that you even had the bollocks to come here and join us tonight, because after what happened on Showdown, you two should be reconsidering the decision that you decided to make messing with us. You lot didn’t exactly make the best impression, did you?
(Halsey scoffs as she shakes her head, thinking back for a moment before then beginning to speak herself.)
Halsey Neel: I’m sure you two thought that Showdown was going to be your best opportunity to make a good first impression, asserting why you truly believed that you were going to be the ones to take away our titles. But the only thing that you did was make yourselves look like losers, that’s really inspiring.
(The British Invasion laugh at each other as TLA and Ryan look visibly unamused by the small talk that is going on as they enter. They make their way over and pull a chair for themselves, sitting across from them casually. Both teams look relatively calm and don’t look like they’re going to start anything as TLA speaks up.)
TLA: Look holmes, I ain’t gonna front, Saturday ain’t go how we wanted. Y’all had your moment, y’all did your thing, but that don’t change a damn thing when it comes to Reasonable Doubt. We still hustlin’, we still comin’ for those titles, and we still comin’ to take them off y’all’s hands. It may not have happened on Showdown, but soon y’all will get a preview of la tormenta we’ll bring to you chicas.
Ryan Joseph Wilson: I couldn’t have said it better myself. You two might have had your moment last week, and we’ll let you parade that around for as long as you want, but that doesn’t mean that we’re backing down. You’re acting like one bad day defines everything, because you happened to get the better of us in that one singular moment, that we should just back away from our challenge. But I don’t think you realize that it doesn’t work like that. We’re still in this fight, and we’re not stopping until we’re standing across from you at Reasonable Doubt, ready to take away those Championships.
(Halsey once again scoffs as she listens to what the two of them have to say, taking a sip of her tea before setting the cup down, shaking her head, and looking to respond to them while she does.)
Halsey Neel: You two don’t get it, do you? We’ve already proven that we belong at the top of the tag team division. We didn’t just beat any team to win these titles, we did something that the two of you could only dream of doing, and that’s beating the greatest tag team that this company has ever seen in The Jaded Hearts. Whether you like it or not, that’s history, and if you think that we’re slowing down now, after Road To Redemption, after our first title defense at King of Elite… then you’re dumber than you look.
(Pandora smirks as she takes a sip of her own tea before beginning to give her piece.)
Pandora Paisley: You know, a lot of people have stepped up to us, talking about how they’re going to be different, how they’re going to be the ones to knock us off our thrones, and yet, here we stand. We are still the Unified Tag Team Champions, so let me ask you two a question… what makes you any different from all the other wankers who thought they could do what they clearly couldn’t?
TLA: Cuz we ain’t them.
(TLA leans forward, grinning, while Ryan nods in agreement, his expression a lot more serious than the one of his partners.)
Ryan Joseph Wilson: We know that it’s not going to be easy, especially considering that we’re a newly formed team that just came together a couple of weeks ago. But you’ve been in this situation, haven’t you? You two had to take your beatings from a who’s who of people before you finally got to where you are now. That’s exactly what we’re doing. That’s exactly what’s built us into the team that is going to take those titles from you. You might think because of how you’ve built yourself up to be that you’ve seen everything, but you haven’t seen us at our best yet. And at the Marquee Event when those titles are on the line, you better believe that’s what you’re getting.
(Halsey chuckles as she hears this, looking over briefly at Pandora as both Champions have skeptical expressions on their faces. Halsey then begins to speak once more while Pandora’s eyes narrow at them.)
Halsey Neel: “yOu hAvEn’t SeEn uS at OuR bEsT yEt!” Mate, that is absolutely adorable. You think that you’re going to do what everyone else couldn’t do? What our challengers at King of Elite failed to even come close to? What nobody else in this company has managed to do now and in the future? You’re more delusional than we could have ever imagined.
Pandora Paisley: You lot are surely amusing, we have to give you credit for that. You think with quite literally no tag team experience that you’re going to step into the ring and take these titles away from us? Not a chance in hell. You’re just another tag title defense to add to the list for The British Invasion and that’s something that you’re going to have to accept before we make you. But hey, we have to give you two one things, you’ve got guts. Not a lick of sense in those empty headed minds of yours, but you’ve got guts. Let this be your final warning, taking these titles from us is not going to be easy, and it’s not even something that you should be anticipating to happen. So what is going to end up being in your best interest is preparing for the two of you to walk out if Reasonable Doubt empty-handed.
(The tension at the table thickens as both teams stare each other down, the intensity rising. But neither side makes a move to escalate things further. Instead, while Pandora chuckles at her own comments and leans back in her seat, TLA continues to smirk, completely unfazed by her comments as he looks to speak.)
TLA: Oh, we ain’t preparing to leave with nothin’, homie. We preparing to leave with some gold to add to our collection, and the only thing y’all will need to do? Is to get ready for the fight of your lives. Puedo prometerlo.
Ryan Joseph Wilson: We have nothing left to say to the two of you. We just hope you’re ready, because we’ll be seeing you at Reasonable Doubt. Thank you for the invitation.
(The British Invasion chuckles, but their smirks fade just slightly, seeing the confidence in their challengers. Despite the heat between the two teams, nothing happens. Even though the energy in the room is electric, with the tension of the four of them becoming stronger and stronger, everything is left rather civil instead of dissolving into a complete fist fight. As TLA and Ryan stand up from the table, they take one last glance at the Champions before heading toward the door, leaving Halsey and Pandora to sit with their tea as they watch their challengers leave. Despite everything that was said, they have complete confidence in themselves as Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(The camera cuts backstage where Bea Valentine can be seen pacing back and forth, examining multiple security guards she has lined up like a military squad with blank expressions on their faces, questioning if they’re truly worthy for the job while Cornelius watches on from the side. Finally, Bea Valentine stops in her tracks, and looks over her shoulder to Cornelius.)
Bea Valentine: Cornelius?
Cornelius: Yes, madame?
Bea Valentine: Are you sure this is Columbus’ finest?
Cornelius: Only the best for you, my queen.
(Bea Valentine does a small clap as a smile appears on her face. Cornelius’ words putting her at ease.)
Bea Valentine: Perfect!
(Bea Valentine quickly stiffens back up, wanting to appear more dominant as the security team’s leader, and of course, being the Empress of Elite. Bea clears her throat, and goes back to pacing while she addresses the men standing in formation.)
Bea Valentine: Ahem… gentlemen. I’m sure Cornelius briefed you beforehand, but in case he had not… Your job tonight is simple. That is to protect me, so I can be free of any and all distractions tonight for my match. Because last week, we had an intruder.
(Bea’s expression turns to a scowl over her disgust for Ruler, especially after his actions last week, having ruined Bea’s highly anticipated celebration once becoming Empress of Elite.)
Bea Valentine: This intruder goes by the ridiculous name of “Ruler.” Last week, Ruler ruined what was supposed to be my celebration for becoming Empress of Elite, and Cornelius put tons of work into it! Seriously, the red carpet, the horse, the throne… it was beautiful!
Cornelius: Thank you, Madame.
Bea Valentine: Of course. But Ruler had to go, and ruin it. The worst part? Nobody knows why he’d choose that time to do it. Though, if I’m to guess… maybe he hates fun or something. Who knows?! Regardless, if Ruler rears his ugly head tonight, then I imagine you’ll stop him. He shouldn’t be too hard to identify anyways. He’s about yay high, yay long…
(Bea thinks on it.)
Bea Valentine: …Oh! He also has a messed up eye. That should cover it. So, are we understood on our mission?
(Bea waits for an answer, but the security team don’t respond, and continue on with stoic expressions on their faces, showing their focus on the task ahead. But Bea is a little thrown off by this, and snaps to get their attention, checking to make sure they’re alive.)
Bea Valentine: Uhm, hello? It’s okay to speak once in a while… or nod… or do anything for that matter. Seriously, do you guys even blink?
(Cornelius senses Bea’s confusion, and chimes in.)
Cornelius: Madame, you’ll have to excuse them. They’re incredibly focused right now, and there aren’t many things going to slip past their guard. Their number one goal is protecting you.
(Bea nods, pleased with Cornelius’ speech. But his words are immediately invalidated somewhat as Milli Banks squeezes her way through two security guards with the Universal Women’s Championship over her shoulder.)
Milli Banks: Pardon me! Coming through!
(Milli makes it through, and dusts herself off, being dressed stylish ahead of Bea Valentine’s match tonight with Solomon Stane where she will sit ringside. Both Bea and Cornelius turns toward Milli, who glances over her shoulder at the security crew.)
Bea Valentine: So much for letting no one slip past them.
Cornelius: I…
Milli Banks: Uh, girl, what is this?
(Bea and Cornelius look toward each other briefly before turning back to Milli, finding her question a bit obvious.)
Bea Valentine: My personal security team, of course.
(Milli rubs her temple momentarily before responding to Bea.)
Milli Banks: Yeah, I’m aware of that part. My question is: why are they here?
(Milli looks back to the security team briefly.)
Milli Banks: No offense, guys.
(Milli then turns back to Bea.)
Bea Valentine: Milli, you were there last week. You saw as Ruler hit the ring with his army of cloaked men. I can’t have that happening again, so consider them my insurance policy.
Milli Banks: Insurance policy? You should leave that role to me, because at Reasonable Doubt, I am going to mop the floor with Ruler’s ass, and make him regret ever interrupting us last week. But speaking of… it’s after Reasonable Doubt that you’ll have to worry about. Because it’ll be you and I at Shock Value for one of the most coveted titles in EAW history.
(Milli taps the Universal Women’s Championship, which Bea Valentine glances at briefly. Likely imagining herself with that Championship in the near future, but turns her attention back over to Milli, looking her eye-to-eye. The crowd eats it up, sensing a big fight feel between these two. Barely able to contain their excitement for Shock Value.)
Bea Valentine: While I appreciate the assurance, Milli, and have faith you will wipe the mat with Ruler at Reasonable Doubt… you’ll have to look at things from my point of view. As Empress of Elite, AND not to mention, future Universal Women’s Champion, I can’t take any chances.
Milli Banks: Excuse you?
Bea Valentine: What? I can’t be confident ahead of our match? :mjgrin:
(Milli decides to let her slide.)
Milli Banks: Fair point, but I’m confident too. Confident that I’ll be leaving Canada as STILL the Universal Women’s Championship.
(Bea Valentine nods, respecting Milli’s clapback.)
Bea Valentine: Touche.
(Cornelius chimes in with a less than subtle “whisper,” garnering the attention of Bea.)
Cornelius: Oh, madame, did you deliver the news to Ms. Banks yet?
(Suddenly, a lightbulb goes off in Bea’s head while Milli looks on a little confused.)
Bea Valentine: As a matter of fact… no, I didn’t, Cornelius. But thanks for reminding me!
(At this point, Milli’s eyebrow is fully raised. Growing genuinely curious as to what Cornelius had been alluding to.)
Milli Banks: Reminding you of what?
Bea Valentine: Remember what I said about not taking any risks?
Milli Banks: Yeah…?
Bea Valentine: Well, that extends to both me AND you.
Milli Banks: Not following.
(Bea sighs.)
Bea Valentine: If you’d let me finish… you have a big match coming up with Ruler at Reasonable Doubt. But you and I both know the threat Ruler poses, and while I expect you to beat him at Reasonable Doubt, being that you are the longest reigning Universal Women’s Champion for a reason… but the question does cross my mind is what if you don’t?
(Milli takes a little offense to this.)
Milli Banks: Are you saying I can’t beat Ruler?
Bea Valentine: No, but I’m saying there’s a chance. Worse, I believe he could injure you, and if that were to happen… then where does it put me? That’s right, likely without a title match, and having my moment delayed just a little while longer. But I’ve waited so long, and gone through so much for an opportunity like this to come, I can’t let that happen. Therefore, just like you’ll be there for my match tonight, I’ll be there for yours as well.
(Milli remains calm about the news, and is pretty unbothered about it.)
Milli Banks: Ok, so you’re going to be ringside. Great, you’ll get a front row ticket to the show, and be there in case Ruler tries to pull something foul.
Bea Valentine: Absolutely! Just… not in the way you’re thinking.
(Now, Milli is once again confused with what Bea Valentine could mean by that.)
Milli Banks: Okay, so if you’re not going to be ringside for the match, then… where will you be?
Bea Valentine: Inside the ring WITH you two as I’m special guest referee!
(Bea Valentine is excited about the news, and expects Milli to share a similar reaction with the crowd, who are heard cheering in background. Excited as the dynamic has shifted drastically for Milli’s match with Ruler. Speaking of, Milli’s quick to object this idea, not wanting Bea in that position of power, and possibly screwing things up for her in the match.)
Milli Banks: Uhm, no! No, no, no-
Bea Valentine: What’s wrong?
Milli Banks: What’s wrong?! I can understand being ringside for my match, given I’m doing the same tonight. But… special guest referee? That’s a lot more invasive, don’t you think? Seriously, what do you know about being a referee?
Bea Valentine: I know I’ll look good in stripes, and have to make the count when either you or Ruler go for a pin. 1-2-3.
(Milli sighs.)
Milli Banks: I appreciate the concern, Bea, but is this really necessary? I can handle this myself… besides, it’s Showdown business… you’re a Voltage Elitist. You get the gist.
Bea Valentine: Trust me. I know what I’m doing. Me as special guest referee for your match is a good thing. It’s going to ensure the best outcome for both of us, which is you making it to Shock Value 100 percent healthy.
Milli Banks: If you say so. But don’t try to pull anything, or else expect to get dropped like Ruler.
(Milli Banks gives a warning glare towards Bea before she walks off, leaving only Bea and Cornelius to chat.)
Bea Valentine: Huh… I thought she’d be a little more excited about the news honestly.
(Bea shrugs to Cornelius as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Dynasty’s upcoming marquee event, Operation: Doomsday.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring after showing Milli Banks taking a seat ringside with by the commentary table with ‘changed it’ by Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne slowly fading in the background.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST I SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Gloria” by London Symphony Orchesta plays to a thunderous ovation from fans, and Bea Valentine marches out onto the stage area. Bea Valentine smiles at the reaction she receives from fans, and begins marching down the ramp, high fiving a few along the way.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first!! Hailing out of Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 143 pounds…SHE IS YOUR 2025 EMPRESS OF ELITE WINNER…BEA VALENTINE!!
Tyrone Montgomery: Solomon Stane versus Bea Valentine. Hardcore Champion versus 2025 Empress of Elite winner.
Rich Russillo: This match could be on the marquee, but you’re getting it on free tv. Consider yourselves lucky, ladies and gentlemen.
Tyrone Montgomery: As general manager, I always wanted there to be big matches, and Captain Charisma has certainly outdone himself with this one.
(Bea does a small wave to Milli from inside the ring as “The World is Gonna End Tonight” by Dan Romer and Peter Harper plays, and Solomon Stane makes his way onto the stage. Stane has the Hardcore Champion over his shoulder, and saunters to the ring, being flanked by his wife, Trixie Stane.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing from the City of Sin, weighing in at 266 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Trixe Stane…HE IS THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION… YOUR SAVIOR…SOLOMON STANE!
Rich Russillo: Bea is certainly riding a wave of momentum, but is Solomon Stane where it gets halted?
Tyrone Montgomery: If there’s one thing we should not do at this point, it’s underestimate Bea Valentine.
Persephone: Please. That loon stands no chance.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Tyrone Montgomery: Alright, so its Bea Valentine versus Solomon Stane! Solomon will have the size and strength advantage over Valentine, but she’s managed to overcome the odds before. Namely, to win her Empress of Elite crown.
Rich Russillo: That’s right, Bea took tons of punishment from Atlas, and managed to grit through at King of Elite. Tonight, she’ll need that same level of endurance for Solomon Stane, our current Hardcore Champion.
Tyrone Montgomery: Stane is certainly fitting in the role. Known for his brutality, which he’ll no doubt exhibit the longer this match goes on.
Rich Russillo: But to start off, both competitors exit their respective corners. Solomon Stane circles around Bea Valentine, and a collar and elbow tie-up takes place!
Persephone: Gee, I sure wonder who’ll win this one.
Tyrone Montgomery: OH! ARM DRAG BY VALENTINE!
Rich Russillo: Even Solomon Stane was caught off guard there as he quickly rushes back to a knee before returning to his feet.
Tyrone Montgomery: Thoughts, Persephone?
Persephone: Oh, shut up! How was I supposed to know she’d do that?
Tyrone Montgomery: :mjgrin:
Rich Russillo: Both competitors close the distance between one another, meeting in the middle once more for a collar and elbow tie-up!
Tyrone Montgomery: Solomon grabs a handful of Bea’s hair for leverage, and uses his strength to back her into the corner. Keeping Bea pinned there, which causes the referee to intervene with a five count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Rich Russillo: Looks like we’ll be getting a clean break between both competitors as Solomon begins to seperate from Bea- OR SO WE THOUGHT AS SOLOMON STANE SCORES WITH THE CHEAP SHOT! FOREARM TO THE MIDSECTION OF BEA AS SHE HAD HER HANDS UP, ATTEMPTING TO SHOW THE REFEREE THERE WAS NO CONTACT!
Tyrone Montgomery: Bea was defenseless, but Solomon Stane took advantage, and it’s hard to blame him. I mean, the opportunity was right there! Bea Valentine is stunned in that corner, and Solomon SMASHES her with a right hand!
Rich Russillo: VALENTINE IS ROCKED, AND STANE WHIPS HER TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! SOLOMON STANE COMES CHARGING IN- BUT BEA IS OUT THE WAY LAST MINUTE!
Tyrone Montgomery: SOLOMON STANE HALTS HIS MOMENTUM FROM HITTING FULLY CHEST FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND SHOOTS OUT OF THE CORNER AT BEA!
Rich Russillo: WHO WAS READY FOR HIM, AND CATCHES STANE WITH AN ARM DRAG! SOLOMON RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND RUNS RIGHT INTO ANOTHER ARM DRAG! TRANSITIONING INTO AN ARMBAR!
Persephone: Yay, some “pure graps“ from Bea Valentine. Just what I wanted to see!
Tyrone Montgomery: Solomon powers to his feet while in that hold, and Bea backs him against the ropes for an irish whip! BUT SOLOMON COMES REBOUNDING BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! BEA GOES DOWN AS SOLOMON USES THAT STRENGTH TO HIS ADVANTAGE ONCE AGAIN, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: BUT BEA STILL HAS FIGHT LEFT WITHIN HER, AND ROLLS ONTO HER BELLY! FORCING STANE TO LEAP OVER! BEA POPS TO HER FEET, AND FLOORS STANE MOMENTARILY WITH A DROPKICK!
Tyrone Montgomery: DROPKICK FROM VALENTINE, AND STANE CRAWLS TOWARD THE ROPES! PULLING HIMSELF UP AS BEA RUSHES IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! CLOTHESLINE SENDING SOLOMON STANE UP AND OVER THE TOP!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANE SPILLS OUT RINGSIDE! BUT IS QUICKLY BACK TO HIS FEET, AND GOES TO RE-ENTER THE RING! BUT BEA VALENTINE HAS OTHER PLANS, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES FOR A BASEBALL SLIDE INTO SOLOMON!
Tyrone Montgomery: SOLOMON GOES DOWN, AND BEA ROLLS OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! GOING TO RETRIEVE HIM AS HE RISES TO A KNEE!
Rich Russillo: Bea glances over to Milli Banks while standing Solomon back up, and Milli has a front row view as Bea Valentine SLAMS Solomon FACE FIRST off our announce table cover!
Tyrone Montgomery: Perhaps Bea Valentine is looking to send a message.
Persephone: She should worry about winning first.
Rich Russillo: I agree with that, and Bea looks to as well. Having only turnt her attention to Milli briefly, but seems fully back focused on Solomon.
Tyrone Montgomery: Let’s hope Bea doesn’t make that a habit. But for right now, Solomon is reeling after being bounced face first off our announce table cover, and Bea isn’t done-
Rich Russillo: NOT AT ALL AS SHE SENDS SOLOMON GUT FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! SOLOMON NO DOUBT GOT THE WIND KNOCKED OUT OF HIM, AND STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CLUTCHES OF BEA VALENTINE, WHO ROLLS HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Tyrone Montgomery: Solomon Stane is looking to shake the cobwebs out of his head as he rises to a knee… Bea slides in the ring, and stands him back up. GOING TO SEND SOLOMON INTO THE CORNER WITH AN IRISH WHIP- BUT UH-OH!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANDS HIS GROUND WITH BEA VALENTINE, WHO IS ATTEMPTING TO USE ALL HER MIGHT WITH IRISH WHIPPING SOLOMON INTO THE CORNER! BUT STANE IS SHAKING HIS HEAD, NOT ALLOWING IT TO HAPPEN BEFORE HE SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM ON BEA INSTEAD!
Tyrone Montgomery: STANE SENDS BEA INTO A CORNER, AND CHARGES IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! BEA VALENTINE IS IN THE CORNER STILL REELING AFTER THAT ONE AS SOLOMON STANE WALKS AWAY TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!
Persephone: Is he stupid? Why go all the way down there?
Rich Russillo: My guess is: extra momentum as he CHARGING IN AGAIN- BUT BEA VALENTINE GETS THE BOOT UP ON SOLOMON! SOLOMON SPINS AROUND AS A RESULT, AND STAGGERS AWAY! NEEDING SOME SPACE AFTER THAT HARD COLLISION TO HIS JAW!
Tyrone Montgomery: BEA MARCHES OUT FROM THE CORNER, AND TURNS SOLOMON AROUND FOR A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! OOH! THAT ONE ECHOED THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! BUT SHE ISN’T DONE! SCORING ANOTHER! AND ANOTHER!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANE IS ON THE BACKFOOT, AND BEA WHIPS HIM INTO THE CORNER!
Tyrone Montgomery: NO! SOLOMON REVERSED IT AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING BEA INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD! SOLOMON COMES SPRINTING FULL STEAM AHEAD-
Rich Russillo: BUT BEA COUNTERS WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! SOLOMON STANE GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE CORNER AS A RESULT! AND BEA GRABS HOLD OF A STUNNED SOLOMON, PLACING HIM IN A FRONT FACELOCK AS SHE CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND BEA VALENTINE SPINS AROUND FOR A TORNADO DDT- BUT ITS BLOCKED! BLOCKED BY STANE AT THE LAST MINUTE, PREVENTING BEA FROM ACTUALLY SPIKING HIM AS HE STANDS HIS GROUND!
Rich Russillo: AND SOLOMON SHOWS OFF THAT POWER, CLIMBING TO THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH BEA STILL ATTACHED… BEFORE HE DEADLIFTS HER UP IN THE AIR FOR A SUPERPLEX!
Tyrone Montgomery: BOTH COMPETITORS HIT HARD! EVEN SOLOMON, WHO DELIVERED THE MOVE! BUT HE DOES GRIT THROUGH THE PAIN, AND ROLLS INTO A COVER ON BEA!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
Tyrone Montgomery: BEA VALENTINE GOT THE SHOULDER UP, BUT SOLOMON STANE DOESNT SEEM PHASED! IN FACT, HES ACTUALLY SMILING!
Persephone: Is he stupid? She kicked out, you dumb fuck.
Rich Russillo: Of course, he knows that, Persephone. But Solomon has Bea right where he wants her, and I believe enjoys the prospect of inflicting more damage.
Tyrone Montgomery: Solomon sits Bea up, and applies a rear chinlock on Valentine, attempting to choke the life out of her!
Rich Russillo: Solomon is trying to wear Bea down even further, but the crowd are rallying behind her, and perhaps a driving force for Bea as she uses their energy to power back to a vertical base.
Tyrone Montgomery: AND THERES A BACK ELBOW BY BEA! HITTING SOLOMON DIRECTLY IN THE MIDSECTION! LOOSENING HIS GRIP! BEA SCORES WITH A FEW MORE! MANAGING TO BREAK FREE, AND EXPLODE WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP!
Rich Russillo: BEA VALENTINE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH YET ANOTHER, AND SOLOMON STABE IS REELING BEFORE BEA WHIPS HIM INTO THE CORNER! VALENTINE CHARGES IN
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT SOLOMON SENDS HER UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE WHERE- OOH!
Rich Russillo: ON THE WAY DOWN, BEA HIT FACE FIRST ON THE STEEL STEPS! DID YOU HEAR THAT CLANG?!
Persephone: Oh, I heard it… and I LOVED it! Seriously, do it again!
Tyrone Montgomery: There’s something seriously wrong with you.
Persephone: Whatever.
Rich Russillo: Even Milli had to wince as she continues watching on ringside.
Tyrone Montgomery: Valentine is writhing in pain, and Solomon Stane exits the ring-
Persephone: Why?! He could have taken a count out after that!
Tyrone Montgomery: Isn’t it obvious? Stane doesn’t want to win that way. He wants to pin Bea Valentine first and foremost. However, before that… he’s going to have a little fun.
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane lifts Bea Valentine back to her feet, and sends her RIB FIRST into a corner of the barricade!
Tyrone Montgomery: Bea Valentine is struggling to stand as she leans up against it. Stane approaches, and grabs hold of her in a uranage… SLAMMING BEA DOWN BACK FIRST ONTO THE BARRICADE!
Rich Russillo: Bea sits up against said barricade while the pain is etched across her face. Meanwhile, Solomon Stane turns his attention over to the steel steps.
Tyrone Montgomery: What cruel intentions could be going through this man’s mind? Do I even WANT to know?
Rich Russillo: Stane flips that top step off from the bottom, and grabs hold of Bea Valentine’s hair… dragging her over to the bottom ring step.
Tyrone Montgomery: AND STANE SLAMS HER DOWN FACE FIRST ONTO THAT STEP! BEA VALENTINE LOOKS STUNNED, BUT SOLOMON STANE DOESNT LOOK DONE! CLIMBING UP ON THE BOTTOM STEP HIMSELF WHILE BEA’S HEAD CONTINUES TO REST ON IT!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON RAISES HIS BOOT AS HES GOING TO STOMP HER DIRECTLY ONTO THE SKULL! PINNING HER HEAD BETWEEN HIS BOOT AND THE STEPS!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT STOPS HIMSELF ONCE REALIZING THE REFEREE’S COUNTER IS GETTING HIGHER, AND OPTS TO ROLL BEA BACK INTO THE RING INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: Earlier, Bea mentioned wanting to remain healthy for her match with Milli Banks at Shock Value.
Tyrone Montgomery: Well, Solomon Stane almost put that in jeopardy. However, the referee’s count quickly snapped him back to reality.
Persephone: If anything, he was about to do us a favor. Let’s be honest, our cards are too long anyway.
Rich Russillo: That’s… certainly one way of looking at it.
Tyrone Montgomery: Solomon Stane quickly slides in the ring after rolling Valentine in, and hooks the leg for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
Tyrone Montgomery: Valentine popped the shoulder up, showing she still has fight left within her!
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane pulls Bea back up by the hair, and sends her out through the middle rope! Once again, returning to the outside!
Tyrone Montgomery: Bea Valentine has risen to a knee as Solomon Stane exits the ring- AND VALENTINE LUNGES AT STANE! DRIVING HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: BEA VALENTINE GOES TO FOLLOW THAT UP AS SHE WINDS BACK FOR A PUNCH- BUT SOLOMON GRABS HER BY THE NECK WITH BOTH HANDS, AND- :krabs:
(The commentators immediately clear out the way once putting the pieces together.)
Tyrone Montgomery: STANE JUST BIELED BEA VALENTINE OVER OUR ANNOUNCE DESK!
Persephone: HEY! THATS MY CHAIR SHE COLLIDED INTO! FUCKER!
Rich Russillo: Respectfully, there are more important matters than your chair at this point in time. Bea might be out-
Persephone: I hope she is, so that way I don’t have to sit through another minute of this match!
Tyrone Montgomery: Solomon Stane retrieves Bea from behind our commentary desk, and rolls her back into the ring! Hooking the leg for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Rich Russillo: SOMEHOW, BEA VALENTINE IS STILL IN THIS ONE AGAINST THE MUCH DOMINEERING SOLOMON STANE!
Tyrone Montgomery: Trixie Stane yells for Solomon Stane to stay on her, and I think that’s exactly what he plans to do.
Rich Russillo: Stane lifts Bea up to a vertical base, and backs her against the ropes for an irish whip! SOLOMON STANE DUCKS DOWN AS BEA VALENTINE COMES REBOUNDING BACK! SIGNALING FOR A BACK BODY DROP MOST LIKELY!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT BEA VALENTINE HALTS HIS MOMENTUM, AND DELIVERS A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST! JOLTING SOLOMON STANE BACK UPRIGHT!
Rich Russillo: STANE IS STUNNED! STANE IS REELING AFTER THAT KICK, AND BEA VALENTINE KNOWS IT! USING THIS SLIVER OF OPPORTUNITY TO GET HERSELF BACK IN THE FIGHT WITH MULTIPLE KNIFE EDGE CHOPS ACROSS THE CHEST! ECHOING THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Tyrone Montgomery: SOLOMON STANE STAGGERS BACK AS A RESULT, AND GETS IRISH WHIPPED OFF THE ROPES BY BEA! HOWEVER, SOLOMON STANE REVERSES IT! BEA BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES INSTEAD-
Rich Russillo: BUT SLIDES THROUGH THE LEGS OF STANE, AND POPS TO HER FEET AS HE SPINS AROUND! DISCUS CLOTHESLINE BY BEA!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT SOLOMON STANE DIDNT BUDGE! SOLOMON STANE IS STILL STANDING, AND HULKS UP FROM THAT CLOTHESLINE! SWINGING WITH ONE OF HIS OWN!
Rich Russillo: BUT BEA VALENTINE DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN! DROPPING STANE WITH A FLYING FOREARM! SOLOMON SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH ANOTHER FLYING FOREARM!
Tyrone Montgomery: AGAIN, SOLOMON STANE IS QUICKLY BACK TO HIS FEET- BUT BEA VALENTINE CHARGES HIM WITH A SLINGBLADE! SLINGBLADE CONNECTS, AND BEA MOVES INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Rich Russillo: NOT ENOUGH TO PUT AWAY SOLOMON STANE! WHO EXPLODES FROM OUT THE COVER, AND CRAWLS OVER TO THE CORNER!
Persephone: I can’t believe she’s actually fighting her way back into this. I thought Solomon would have for sure put her away by now.
Tyrone Montgomery: You are aware that she’s Empress of Elite, right? Not some scrub?
Persephone: Maybe Stane’s the scrub with how hard he’s struggled.
Tyrone Montgomery: I- nevermind.
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane crawls to the corner with Bea hot on his heels. Although, unbeknownst to Stane, who sits himself in said corner. Attempting to create separation- HOWEVER, BEA VALENTINE IS RIGHT THERE WITH REPEATED STOMPS TO THE CHEST!
Tyrone Montgomery: BEA PULLS HIM UP IN THAT CORNER, AND STRIKES STANE ACROSS THE CHEST AREA WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! BEA THEN WHIPS SOLOMON INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: OR PLANNED TO! BUT SOLOMON TURNED IT AROUND! SENDING HER THERE INSTEAD! VALENTINE GOES UP AND OVER STANE IN THE CORNER, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR MOMENTUM AS STANE TURNS FROM OUT THE CORNER!
Tyrone Montgomery: SOLOMON! SOLOMON HALTS BEA’S MOMENTUM AS HE GOOZLES HER BY THE THROAT!
Rich Russillo: BEA HAS NOWHERE TO GO IN THE GRASP OF STANE, WHO HOISTS HER UP FOR THE… TRIUMPH OF TRUTH! SOUTH OF HEAVEN CHOKESLAM CONNECTS, AND STANE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
Tyrone Montgomery: ALMOST! SOLOMON ALMOST HAD HER!
Persephone: Well, I don’t care for almost. He needs to hurry up, and get the job done.
Rich Russillo: BEA VALENTINE GOT THE SHOULDER UP- BUT SOLOMON STANE IMMEDIATELY USES THAT AS OPPORTUNITY TO ROLL BEA ONTO HER BELLY! SOLOMON GOES TO MOUNT HER FOR THE CAMEL CLUTCH! AKA THE ATONEMENT-
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT BEA VALENTINE SLIPS OUT BEHIND HIM! SLITHERING THROUGH THE LEGS BEFORE HE COULD APPLY THE HOLD! SOLOMON SPINS AROUND- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A DROPKICK AS BEA POPPED RETURNED TO HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: THAT DROPKICK KNOCKS SOLOMON BACK INTO THE CORNER, AND BEA VALENTINE RUNS FULL STEAM AHEAD TOWARDS HIM WITH A FOREARM! BUT CONTINUES HAMMERING STANE WITH FOREARMS IN THAT CORNER AFTERWARDS!
Tyrone Montgomery: IRISH WHIP TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER BY BEA AS SOLOMON STANE IS ROCKED! BEA RUSHES IN AFTERWARDS-
Rich Russillo: BUT SOLOMON STANE GOES FOR A REPEAT OF EARLIER! ATTEMPTING TO SEND BEA UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Tyrone Montgomery: HOWEVER, BEA CATCHES HERSELF ON THE APRON! HAVING IT SCOUTED THIS TIME AROUND, AND SOLOMON SPINS AROUND TO STRIKE BEA! BUT SHE BLOCKS IT, AND DELIVERS A PUNCH TO THE JAW OF STANE!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON IS ON WOBBLY LEGS AS HE STAGGERS SLIGHTLY! MEANWHILE, BEA CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, AND…
Tyrone Montgomery: DIVING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE BY BEA! KNOCKING SOLOMON DOWN TO ALL FOURS!
Persephone: Is this bitch forreal? Seriously, a diving double axe handle?
Tyrone Montgomery: It’s not pretty, but effective!
Persephone: Oh, shut up.
Rich Russillo: Tyrone is right. Bea Valentine has Solomon Stane dazed as he rises to a knee- BUT BEA SHOOTS OUT THE CORNER WITH A SHINING WIZARD! SHINING WIZARD BY VALENTINE, AND SOLOMON APPEARS TO BE OUT!
Tyrone Montgomery: BEA DRAGS HIM CLOSER INTO LEAPING DISTANCE BEFORE CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE! PERCHING HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS SHE HAS STANE LINED UP FOR A… FROG SPLASH!
Rich Russillo: FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEA CONNECTS- NO! SOLOMON STANE ROLLS OUT THE WAY, BUT BEA VALENTINE ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET!
Tyrone Montgomery: SOLOMON STANE POPS BACK TO HIS, AND GOES FOR THE DISCUS BIG BOOT AS BEA VALENTINE TURNS AROUND!
Rich Russillo: SO IT SHALL BE- GETS DUCKED UNDERNEATH BY VALENTINE! WHO HOPS ONTO THE BACK OF SOLOMON FOR A SLEEPER HOLD! SLEEPER BY BEA!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT SOLOMON STANE HURLS HER OVER HIS SHOULDER, AND BEA HITS BACK FIRST ONTO THE CANVAS! BEA MAKES IT BACK TO HER FEET, WANDERING INTO THE CLUTCHES OF SOLOMON STANE FOR A GOURDBUSTER GTS-
Rich Russillo: BUT ODIN’S EYE IS BLOCKED AS BEA VALENTINE CATCHES THE KNEE, AND LANDS A DRAGON SCREW ON SOLOMON! KNOCKING THE BIG MAN DOWN TO SIZE!
Persephone: Jeez, why won’t she just die already?
Tyrone Montgomery: SOLOMON STANE CRAWLS TO THE CORNER! HIS LEG NO DOUBT COURSING WITH PAIN AS HE SITS HIMSELF IN IT- BUT BEA VALENTINE RUSHES IN WITH DOUBLE KNEES!
Rich Russillo: DOUBLE KNEES IN THE CORNER BY BEA! BEA SWARM AS SHE CALLS IT! BEA DRAGS SOLOMON FROM OUT THE CORNER, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES AFTER LIFTING HIM TO A KNEE!
Tyrone Montgomery: BEA WENT FOR THE BEA STING- BUT SOLOMON STANE CAUGHT HER IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB, AND LAUNCHES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE BUCKLE!
Rich Russillo: BEA DROPS TO ALL FOURS, AND COMES CRAWLING FROM OUT THE CORNER AS SOLOMON STANE GRABS A HANDFUL OF HAIR! GOING TO FINISH THIS OFF- HEY, WHAT THE!
Tyrone Montgomery: THATS ROBERTO DE LA ROSA! ROBERTO JUST HOPPED ON THE APRON, DRAWING THE IRE OF SOLOMON STANE, WHO TAKES A WILD SWING AT HIM! HOWEVER, ROBERTO DROPS OFF JUST IN TIME!
Rich Russillo: STANE BRUSHES IT OFF FOR NOW, AND GOES BACK TO WORK ON BEA! GRABBING A HANDFUL OF HER HAIR AS SHE REMAINS ON ALL FOURS- BUT VALENTINE SLITHERS THROUGH THE LEGS OF SOLOMON!
Tyrone Montgomery: SLIPPING BEHIND HIM AS SHE POPS TO HER FEET, AND HOOKS THE ARMS FOR A UNPRETTIER! BEA-MY-VALENTINE CONNECTS, AND BEA SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER…. BEA VALENTINE!
(Bea Valentine rises to a knee after “Gloria” by London Symphony Orchesta hits to a positive reaction as she overcome the odds against Solomon, getting her hand raised in victory. Meanwhile, Roberto De La Rosa is seen proud of his actions, clapping while at ringside.)
Persephone: What the fuck is he doing here?
Tyrone Montgomery: If you paid attention to Showdown, you’d know that Roberto De La Rosa has a match against Stane planned for Reasonable Doubt.
Persephone: I barely like watching our own show.
(Bea’s celebration is cut short as she senses someone entering the ring behind her, which turns out to be Milli Banks. Milli enters the ring, and stands face-to-face with Bea before raising her Universal Women’s Championship high in the air. The crowd are electric in the background.)
Tyrone Montgomery: This is what it’s all about, ladies and gentlemen.
Rich Russillo: You’re right, Tyrone. I can’t wait for Shock Value-
Tyrone Montgomery: HEY, WHATS STANE DOING?!
(Solomon Stane is furious after putting together what just happened, and rolls out the ring after being seated in corner. Charging up the ramp as Roberto De La Rosa is heading to the back, unaware what’s behind him-)
Tyrone Montgomery: STANE! SOLOMON STANE JUST TACKLED ROBERTO DE LA ROSA DOWN!
Rich Russillo: AND BEGINS PUMMELING HIM WITH MOUNTED PUNCHES! REFUSING TO LET ROBERTO GET AWAY WITH THIS UNPUNISHED!
Tyrone Montgomery: RIGHT HAND AFTER RIGHT HAND AS ROBERTO DOES HIS BEST TO COVER UP!
Rich Russillo: BUT SOLOMON STANE IS UNRELENTING!
Tyrone Montgomery: STANE STANDS ROBERTO BACK UP, AND SENDS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE MINI-TRON!
Rich Russillo: ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS ROCKED AS HE FALLS TO ALL FOURS! SOLOMON STANE STANDS HIM BACK UP, AND SLAMS HIM DOWN ONTO THE STAGE AREA WITH A SPINNING CANADIAN RACK FACEBUSTER!
Tyrone Montgomery: SOLOMON STANE JUST LAID OUT HIS CHALLENGER AHEAD OF REASONABLE DOUBT, BUT I THINK HE WANTS TO INFLICT MORE PUNISHMENT!
(Solomon grabs Roberto by the head, going to pull Roberto back up. But Trixie interjects, and causes Solomon Stane to stop with him letting go of Roberto’s head.)
Trixie Stane: (off-mic) Leave him. There’ll be plenty of more time to make him pay at Reasonable Doubt.
(Solomon Stane nods, and the duo begin heading to the back as medical personnel rush out to check on Roberto De La Rosa, who lies barely moving on the stage area as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show the backstage area of the Nationwide Arena as the camera focuses on a hallway with a single figure seen pacing back and forth. EAW Hall of Famer Jake Smith is seen frustrated as he’s seemingly dialing a number on his phone, before putting the phone to his ear. After a second of ringing, the person on the other line answers.)
Jake Smith: Hey- No, don’t hang up on me.
(Jake pauses.)
Jake Smith: No, it’s not another dog photo. But the dogs are cute you have to admit right- WAIT WAIT! YES, yes we have to talk about something, can you give me a moment please…?
(Jake pauses.)
Jake Smith: Thank you. Look, I know you don’t watch the show, I know you don’t care, but I need you to understand my perspective on this situation. Last week I got screwed out of a match against that adopted bitch Ms. Extreme, and it doesn’t sit well with me that’s how my conquest toward my third World Championship has started. That doesn’t change the fact that Michael Machina, the faux EAW World Champion, treated me with absolutely NO respect and I got made out to look like a pussy in front of millions of people on live TV. I’m fucking fed up, I’m over it, I need you to do something about it.
(Jake pauses.)
Jake Smith: What do you mean what “can” you do? You know what you can do! You need to get your pretty ass back here immediately and do some voodoo shit. Cast some curse on the both of them, shit I wouldn’t even mind if you went further. Cripple Bea Valentine, give Bethany an STD… though she might already have one. Look, just help me out here, you know how many times I’ve helped you out?! Somewhere down there in that shriveled up heart you can find it within you to do something for me like I’ve done for you so many times before… right?
(Jake stops pacing for a moment, and it’s clear judging by whatever reaction he’s getting on the other end of the phone he’s not exactly liking it at all.)
Jake Smith: Are you seriously going to stand there and tell me I haven’t done enough for you??? I feel like I have done plenty for you during the course of our partnership, and I feel as though my struggles as of late warrant the need to ask for a helping hand in times like these. Name one time where you have done something that justifies me owing ANYTHING to you.
(Jake holds his phone away from his ear as the sound of muffled shouting is heard from the other side of the line. He scrunches his face, having expected that answer before slowly beginning to speak.)
Jake Smith: Okay… that was a bad example, I could have worded that better, my apologies. Yes I know you got me out of prison.
(Jake pauses.)
Jake Smith: Yes, I know you saved me from a murder charge. But you know how long ago that was? That’s like… one Adam Lucas Answers World Championship reign ago, that’s honestly not that bad if you ask me. It doesn’t matter, and let’s be honest here, you owe me for that anyway.
(Jake pauses.)
Jake Smith: What do you mean for what reason??? You’re really gunna act like since I sold my soul to you I haven’t had your back? That I haven’t helped YOU out whatsoever??? That doesn’t make sense in my mind, because last I checked, I dedicated a CONSIDERABLE amount of my EAW World Championship reign to getting you out of shit when the ENTIRE Voltage roster wanted your head. Surely that must amount to something? Surely that must warrant a thank you???
(Jake pauses.)
Jake Smith: NO NO WAIT! YOU CAN’T JUST SAY THANK YOU AND HANG UP IT DOESN’T WORK LIKE THAT! Look just because you don’t want to show up to work doesn’t mean that you just have to go ahead and try and shrug me off like this, I’ve been here fighting for God knows how long trying to get what I feel I deserve and time after time again I have been constantly disrespected and slapped in my face. I have gone through enough shit to be told by YOU of all people that I need to grow the fuck up, because I did that a long time ago and even now people are still walking around trying to swing their metaphorical dicks at me. I’m over it, I’m done trying to play fair. This isn’t just some “me” problem, when will you fucking understand that???
(Jake pauses before quickly speaking up again.)
Jake Smith: Caroline, wait, wait, I mixed up my words. I didn’t mean to curse at you like that. Please don’t hang up, WAIT NO!
(After sometime, the phone finally hangs up as Jake slowly lowers it. He stares at the screen in disbelief, absolutely baffled by what he just had to go through there. But he finally manages to compose himself and shove his phone in his pocket. He takes a couple of deep breaths before then beginning to walk forward, looking to take his leave from the area, that is until at least…)
???: Wow… I’m astounded.
(Jake immediately recognizes the voice, stopping in his tracks and closing his eyes for a moment. He takes a couple of deep breaths before then beginning to turn around and face the person who had something to say about his issues at hand.)
Jake Smith: Hello, Bethany. 🙂
(The camera pans over to show Dr. Bethany Blue, as she is seen slow clapping while approaching Jake with a shit-eating grin on his face. Shaking her head for a good moment, she then begins to speak up.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Don’t mind me, I’m just amused right now by the state that you’re in. I didn’t think that it could get any more embarrassing for you than it already has, but clearly you are just full of surprises.
Jake Smith: Can you leave me alone? Yes I said you have an STD but that doesn’t mean that you have to bitch with me because it hit too close to home. I disposed of your whore-ass a long time ago and I’m not going to keep you around because Adam Lucas decided he wanted to keep your $12 prostitute-ass off the streets.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Wow, you are just full of original jokes. :wow:
Jake Smith: Just leave me alone.
(Jake tries to walk away but Bethany is quick to speak up again before he can.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: What’s wrong? Did I hit a nerve? You don’t seem to be handling rejection very well tonight. Oh the irony in a statement like that.
Jake Smith: Shut the hell up, Bethany. I’m not in the mood for your bullshit right now. Can you, like, get the fuck out of here and talk to someone who can actually tolerate you? The last thing I need is a “dOcToR” to diagnose my greatness.
Dr. Bethany Blue: That’s funny, because from where I’m standing, it looks like you could really use a doctor. I mean, the stress, the anger, the constant humiliation… it’s gotta be taking a toll. You might be heading straight for a full-blown breakdown, and trust me, I’d love to diagnose it firsthand. It’s a shame that you decided to disrespect me for years on end when I have done nothing of the sort to you.
(Jake rolls his eyes, shaking his head in frustration.)
Jake Smith: Yeah, yeah, yeah, get your little jokes in while you can. But let’s be real, you’re out here obsessing over me because you know that I’m the only thing keeping your name relevant. What, Adam’s not giving you enough attention at home? Do you need me to do it? ALREADY DID!!! :mjlol2: I’m funny.
(Bethany’s smirk begins to fade and she takes a step even closer, her tone shifting while she does.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: You wish that were the case, Jakey. But no, see, my issue with you isn’t some petty obsession. It’s the fact that for years you’ve run your mouth like you’re untouchable, acting like you’re this big deal, when in reality? You’re just a miserable, insecure little brat who throws tantrums when things don’t go his way. And now? Now you’re so desperate for someone to fix your problems that you’re begging Caroline to come back and do your dirty work? You’re a coward. You can’t handle your own mess, so you call for backup. You can’t stand on your own, so you drag everyone else down with you. And the best part? She sees right through you. That’s why she hung up, because she’s done with you, just like everyone else.
Jake Smith: I don’t need her to beat your husband’s dumbass,
Dr. Bethany Blue: Says the coward who won’t face him without cutting corners.
Jake Smith: You know what? I’m sick of hearing your damn voice. You think you’re better than me? You think you can just walk around like you’re some big-shot? The only thing you’re good at is sucking my dick-
(Before Jake can finish his sentence, Bethany suddenly rears back and kicks him square in the groin.)
Jake Smith: FUCK.
(Jake immediately drops to his knees, his eyes wide in pain as he lets out a gasp of air. Bethany watches him collapse, completely unbothered, before dusting off her hands.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Oops. See you later, Jakey.
(Bethany straightens up, adjusts her coat, and turns on her heel, leaving Jake curled up on the floor, clutching himself in agony as Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Reasonable Doubt, where the British Invasion defend the Unified Tag Team Championships against the Hustlers Alliance.)
(Voltage returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE-FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!
(‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West begins to play as flames pulsate from the sides of the stage. Methuselah makes his way out from the fog that is covering the ramp. He makes a beeline towards the ramp and holds up the devil horns to the audience as he does. Methuselah has a focused look on his face, ready to get this match over with and focus on the Ultimate X match.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…RESIDING IN THE ETHER…HE IS “THE DEMIURGE”…MMEEEEETTTHHHHUUSSEEELLLLAAAAHHHH!
(He gets into the ring, not paying too much attention to his teammate. “The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) blasts throughout the arena as KASAI makes her way out. There is a hungry look in her eyes, and she doesn’t appear to be bothered by Methuselah’s lack of care. Instead, she begins making her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS PARTNER…FROM AMANI, KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 145 POUNDS…SHE IS “THE HUNTRESS”…KKKKKKAAASSSSSSAAAAAAAAIIIII!
(She gets down to the ring and nods to her partner. She then perches on the turnbuckle, watching the stage. “Kamikaze” by Redhook begins to play and the crowd instantly begins to boo. Daryl Kinkade walks out onto the stage with a sneer. He isn’t happy about this match, but he makes his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENTS…FIRST…FROM NORWICH, ENGLAND…WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS…HE IS “THE KINK OF ELITE”…DDAAARRYLLL KINNNKKAAADDDEEE!
(He makes his way up onto the apron and looks at his opponents. He stays there as “RED THUNDER” by Butcher Babies strikes the arena. Ms. Extreme walks out onto the stage, nothing but seriousness on her face. She just heads straight down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS PARTNER…FROM CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT 140 POUNDS…SHE “THE FALLEN QUEEN”…MMSSSSSS EXXTREEEEMMMMEEE!
(As Ms. Extreme approaches the ring, it is clear she also isn’t thrilled about teaming with Daryl Kinkade. She gets to the apron and climbs on top of it. As she waits on the apron, Daryl enters the ring to start the match. The competitors now all go to their corners and the official calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: And there’s the bell, meaning our main event is officially underway! It looks like we’ll be starting this one off with Daryl Kinkade and Methuselah! AND RIGHT OFF THE BAT, KINKADE MAKES A SPRINT TOWARDS METHUSELAH! HE GETS HIM WITH A RUNNING UPPERCUT! It seems to have minimal effect on his opponent…SO HE CONTINUES HAMMERING AWAY WITH THEM! He manages to get him back into the corner here! Kinkade now takes a few steps back before looking for another…BUT METHUSELAH SIMPLY STEPS OUT OF THE WAY!
Tyrone Montgomery: Kinkade is now the one in the corner! AND NOW HE BEGINS UNLOADING WITH SOME BOXING STRIKES! He just delivers a barrage of fists right into the ribs of his opponent! He then pulls him towards the middle of the ring! HE LOOKS FOR THE SPINNING HEEL KICK BUT KINKADE DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT! He tries to grab his opponent from behind, hoping to capitalize with the snap dragon suplex…BUT METHUSELAH PULLS HIMSELF AWAY AND ROLLS TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING!
Persephone: Daryl doesn’t seem all too impressed with that. In fact, he’s coming straight at Methuselah once again! This time he looks for the step-up enziguri! BUT METHUSELAH IS ABLE TO BLOCK IT!
Rich Russillo: He used his free hand to catch the leg there! HE THEN PULLS HIS OPPONENT STRAIGHT UP AND GETS HIM IN POSITION FOR A BACK SUPLEX! But he grabs the arms and twists him around…CONNECTING WITH THE BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! He keeps hold of the arms and drags him back to his feet! HE LIFTS KINKADE UP FOR THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK AND THEN RIGHT INTO THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE! And this is not where you want to be if you are Kinkade! Methuselah has him in a near iron grip right now!
Tyrone Montgomery: Kinkade manages to maneuver himself though, getting a foot on the bottom rope! The official now separates the two elitists! I don’t know what he would have done if he couldn’t get the break. But now both of them are back on their feet…AND METHUSELAH TRIES TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BIG BOOT! Kinkade is able to move out of the way just in time! Methuselah gets his leg trapped over the top rope! AND KINKADE GRABS HIS LEG AND DUMPS HIM TO THE OUTSIDE!
Persephone: And now he’s going for some of the high-flying shit. HERE COMES THAT SASUKE SPECIAL! Daryl just crushes his opponent using his body. That must have hurt.
Rich Russillo: Kinkade now picks Methuselah back up…AND SMASHES HIS HEAD RIGHT OFF THE APRON! He rolls back inside the ring! AND THEN HE CONNECTS WITH THE STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Here comes the cover now!
ON-
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT BEFORE THE ONE COUNT, METHUSELAH POWERS OUT! Look at the surprise on the face of Kinkade! He can’t believe he was able to kick out so easily! Kinkade now brings him back to his feet! He then takes hold of the arms, attempting to get him with the Liger bomb! BUT METHUSELAH SENDS HIM OVERHEAD WITH A BACK BODY DROP! Look at the height that Kinkade got there! That is a nasty fall and it’s only going to get worse from here!
Persephone: You can say that again. Methuselah brings him back up to a standing position and then nails him with a spinning backfist! Damn, I think a few of his teeth hit the mat there.
Rich Russillo: Daryl Kinkade staggers towards his corner, perhaps looking to make the tag to Ms. Extreme. But he stops before he gets there and turns around to face Methuselah! HE RUNS RIGHT AT HIM ONCE AGAIN! Methuselah looks to counter with the flying back elbow! Kinkade saw it coming and ducks right out of the way! HE GOES TO THE ROPES AND COMES BACK WITH THE HANDSPRING ROUNDHOUSE!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT HE DOESN’T PULL OFF THE SURPRISE HE WAS HOPING FOR! Once again, Methuselah rolls right underneath it! As Kinkade is trying to get back to his feet…METHUSELAH SENDS HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH THE METH FX THROW! Kinkade hits the mat and crawls right into his corner! He makes the tag to his partner!
TAG!
Persephone: Here comes Ms. Extreme now! She immediately takes Methuselah down with the springboard armdrag! It sends Methuselah across the ring but he’s able to swiftly recover! Looks like she’s going to stay on him like a dog with a bone.
Rich Russillo: SHE PICKS HIM BACK UP, LOOKING FOR AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! He’s able to escape it by giving her an elbow right to the side of the head! He tries to pull her in for the butterfly suplex! BUT MS. EXTREME IS ABLE TO TWIST OUT OF IT! SHE LOOKS FOR THE SAITO SUPLEX BUT HE TURNS IT INTO A HEADLOCK! Doesn’t seem like he’s going down without a fight! She manages to get back into the middle of the ring and she shoves him into the ropes! SHE LOOKS FOR A DRAGONRANA BUT HE CATCHES THE LEGS! He keeps her there as he heads over to his own corner!
TAG!
Tyrone Montgomery: IN COMES KASAI NOW! METHUSELAH LIFTS MS. EXTREME ABOVE HIS HEAD AS KASAI LEAPS UP ONTO THE ROPES! She looks for the springboard dropkick! But as she does, Ms. Extreme is able to take Methuselah down by completing the dragonrana! KASAI CRASHES DOWN ONTO THE MAT AND SCRAMBLES TO HER FEET! But Ms. Extreme is quick with it! She makes the attempt at the snap suplex!
Persephone: KASAI BRINGS A KNEE DOWN ON HER HEAD THOUGH! She then follows up with a massive kick straight to the chest of her opponent! It sends Ms. Extreme reeling back into the corner! AND SHE’S ALMOST MET WITH A RUNNING HIP ATTACK! She would have pancaked there if she didn’t step out of the way.
Rich Russillo: And now she looks to capitalize on this…PULLING HER OPPONENT OUT OF THE CORNER WITH THE EXPLODER SUPLEX! She then leaps back up onto her feet! She now makes her way up onto the top rope! She’s waiting for KASAI to get back up…AND THEN COMES DOWN ON HER WITH THE DIVING CALF KICK!
Tyrone Montgomery: And now it’s KASAI who’s able to move out of the way! Ms. Extreme crashes into the mat with a hard impact! KASAI doesn’t waste a second taking advantage of that! SHE GETS HER WITH A SUPERKICK RIGHT ON THE JAW! AND SHE PICKS HER UP…AND DRIVES HER FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT WITH THE ELEVATED DDT! KASAI hooks the leg, going for the cover here!
ONE!
TW-
Persephone: But that just is not enough. She manages to kick out before even a two count. We’re going to be here all night, aren’t we?
Rich Russillo: I don’t know if that’s the case! I think KASAI is looking to step up the offense right now! She takes hold of her opponent and drags her up to her feet! SHE GETS HER UP ABOVE HER HEAD, GETTING HER IN THAT ARGENTINE RACK! I THINK WE’RE ABOUT TO SEE THAT MEGATSUNAMI!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT NO! MS. EXTREME SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS AND LANDS BEHIND HER OPPONENT! SHE TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX! She then takes her opponent and brings her up to her feet! HERE COMES A SNAP SUPLEX NOW! Ms. Extreme keeps hold of her opponent and brings them both up! SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE TWIST OF FATE!
Persephone: She’s not going to get it though. KASAI is able to shove her away before it can connect! She looks for a high kick on Ms. Extreme but she doesn’t find it! INSTEAD SHE FINDS HERSELF AT THE WRONG END OF THE CODE RED! Here comes the cover now and hopefully this is over.
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: But KASAI is able to get that shoulder up right at the two! Ms. Extreme doesn’t seem entirely surprised here. Kinkade is in the corner, reaching out for the tag! He wants to pick apart KASAI while the opportunity presents itself! Ms. Extreme goes for it!
TAG!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND DARYL KINKADE RETURNS TO THE RING! He doesn’t waste any time at bringing KASAI up and into position for the german suplex! HE PULLS HER OVER TO THE CORNER AND TRIES TO DROP HER RIGHT ON THE TURNBUCKLES! That could have been a lethal maneuver but fortunately she was able to grab the ropes to prevent it! KINKADE SWITCHES THINGS UP INSTEAD, LOCKING HER INSIDE THE DRAGON SLEEPER!
Persephone: Well, that sucks…if you’re KASAI. Look at all that pressure on the head and neck. He could probably break it if he really wanted to.
Rich Russillo: A man Kinkade just might! But for now, he’s focused on trying to put her to sleep! KASAI though is slowly getting back up to feet…somehow forcing Kinkade into a standing position here! SHE THEN BRINGS A KNEE UP AND BACK RIGHT INTO HIS HEAD! It manages to break her free from the submission for now! She begins to head over to the corner, looking to bring Methuselah back into the match!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT KINKADE ISN’T GOING TO DO THAT! No, he runs right past her and blasts Methuselah with a running European uppercut! He’s knocked right down to the floor! And you can hear the crowd’s displeasure with that form of offense! Kinkade doesn’t seem to care in the slightest! HE KICKS KASAI’S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HER! HE LOOKS FOR THE SHINING WIZARD!
Persephone: And he completely misses there. KASAI limbos right under it. She gets back up…AND THEN CATCHES DARYL WITH THE BACKSTABBER!
Rich Russillo: She drove both knees right into his spine there, certainly knocking some of the air out of his lungs! She heads over to her corner where an enraged Methuselah has made it back up! She goes to make the tag!
TAG!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND NOW METHUSELAH IS BACK IN THIS! He immediately descends on Kinkade with a fury! As Kinkade slowly rises back to his feet…HE’S TAKEN RIGHT BACK OF THEM BUT THE WESTERN LARIAT! Oh man, that looked stiff as hell. He practically took his head off with that one! He reaches down and hooks the arms of Kinkade…METH FX BACKBREAKER! Another painful looking move there, Kinkade is in a dire position!
Rich Russillo: He now heads to the corner and starts yelling at Kinkade to get back up to his feet! He finally begins to rise, clearly unaware of the danger that he is! BUT NOW METHUSELAH TAKES OFF AND LOOKS FOR THAT FRONT FLIP DDT! BUT AS HE GOES UP FOR IT, KINKADE MANAGES TO LIFT AND DROP HIM STOMACH FIRST ON THE ROPES! He bounces right off them and lands back first in the middle of the ring!
Persephone: Kinkade now looks to destroy this man! He hooks the arms…IT’S TIME TO HAIL TO THE VICTOR!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT METHUSELAH IS ABLE TO GET OUT OF IT! HE THEN LEAPS UP! DEMOLITION! DEMOLITION OUT OF NOWHERE! He gets him with that leaping cutter and I think that this one is done! Here comes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
Rich Russilllo: Ms. Extreme was not about to let that happen! She dives in for the save! We were about half a second away there! Methuselah gets back up and is staring down Ms. Extreme, definitely not pleased with her breaking that up! BUT KASAI COMES IN OUT OF NOWHERE AND KNOCKS HER AND MS. EXTREME TO THE OUTSIDE! The two now begin brawling out there as Methuselah looks on! The official seems distracted by the chaos as well!
Persephone: HE SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT’S GOING ON INSIDE THE RING! Kinkade manages to stealth up right behind Methuselah AND HE DIGS HIS FINGERNAILS RIGHT INTO HIS EYES! He really just tried to take his peepers out there.
Tyrone Montgomery: He now staggers around the ring blindly, not knowing where anyone is! I don’t think he has to worry though because Kinkade is running the ropes, looking to find him! AND HE DOES WITH THE MONKE FLIP! He spikes his opponent right on his head and now looks for the cover! He might have just stolen it just like this!
ONE!
T-
Persephone: HOW. THE. HELL.
Rich Russillo: That is what everyone in this arena is wondering here! Somehow, Methuselah was able to kick out right before the two count! You can see the frustration on Kinkade’s face! HE COMES DOWN ON HIM LIKE A VULTURE! He’s trying to pick him apart with stomps and punches! He is just absolutely going off here! He finally decides to step it once again! HE GETS HIM IN POSITION FOR THE BEAUTIFUL LIE!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT METHUSELAH SHOVES HIM AWAY! KINKADE COMES RIGHT BACK AT HIM BUT HE’S TAKEN DOWN BY THE JUMPING SHOULDER BLOCK! Methuselah just went right past on his way to the corner! He makes the tag back in for KASAI!
TAG!
Persephone: And now KASAI is back. Yay. Kinkade comes running right towards him…BUT HE’S CAUGHT BY A KICK FROM KASAI! She makes her way back up onto the top rope! AND SHE COMES RIGHT DOWN ON HIM WITH THE DIVING CROSSBODY!
Rich Russillo: She rolls back up to her feet and prepares herself for more offense! Kinkade barely gets up onto his knees as she runs right at him…SUPERKICK! BUT HE MANAGES TO BLOCK IT! He gets back up and grabs her from behind! HE GETS HER WITH A DESPERATE TIGER SUPLEX! He practically launches her right there and now makes her way over to the corner! KINKADE GOES TO THE CORNER AND TAGS MS. EXTREME BACK IN!
TAG!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND NOW IN COMES MS. EXTREME! She positions herself on the top rope as she watches KASAI rise back to hers! SHE THEN COMES DOWN WITH THE GLASS CEILING! BUT KASAI CATCHES HER HALFWAY THROUGH! SHE REFUSES TO GO DOWN! Instead she pushes Ms. Extreme into the ropes! OFF THE REBOUND SHE PLANTS HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: Now she’s running the ropes as her opponent moves to a seated position! SHE THEN GETS HER WITH THE CTE! Damn, that knee just drilled her right on the forehead! BULLSEYE! And now she goes for the cover and we are finally out of this!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: NO! Somehow she’s able to kick out of this one as well! This match is still going to continue for the time being! The question is, how is the tide going to turn from here? KASAI now looks to the top rope! She begins her ascent, looking right at her tag partner as she does! Methuselah just returns her gaze and tells her to finish it! SO SHE TAKES OFF WITH KITSUNE’S BLESSING V2!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT MS. EXTREME ROLLS RIGHT OUT OF THE WAY! She gets right back to her feet as KASAI rolls! KASAI turns back around to deal with The Problem Child but gets caught with a massive front facelock suplex! She then drags her back into the corner and makes the tag to Kinkade!
TAG!
Persephone: Oh look, here comes Daryl again. He practically pushes Ms. Extreme out of the way in order to start beating down KASAI!
Rich Russillo: I mean, he absolutely wants this to be his win heading into Shock Value! He throws her into the ropes with an irish whip! OFF THE REBOUND HE LOOKS FOR THE STEP-UP ENZIGURI! KASAI’s able to duck right under it! SHE REACHES DOWN AND GETS HIM BACK UP! SHE TRIES TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH THE BULLDOG BUT HE PRACTICALLY THROWS HER INTO THE CORNER! He then sprints at her and leaps for the running European uppercut! SHE AVOIDS IT! AND THEN GETS HIM WITH A BOOT STRAIGHT TO THE GUT!
Tyrone Montgomery: And now she keeps stomping away here and she doesn’t stop until he’s seated in the corner! SHE THEN LEAPS UP ONTO THE ROPES AND GETS HIM WITH THE WRECKING BALL DROPKICK! She got him right in the chest there! She takes his leg and pulls him out of the corner! She wants to finish the job right now! SHE PUTS HER FOOT RIGHT UNDER THE CHIN OF KINKADE, LIFTING HIM BACK UP TO HIS FEET! URAI’S CURSE!
Persephone: Oh shit…he sweeps her leg from underneath her! She falls to a knee and he nearly takes her head off with the shining wizard! Talk about dodging a bullet there.
Rich Russillo: But now it’s his turn to draw! HE BRINGS HER BACK TO HER FEET! Ms. Extreme is telling him to finish it right here, right now! He turns around and tells her that he doesn’t need her telling him what to do! The two seem to be in an argument here and this is a bad time for it! KASAI crawls over to her corner!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT KINKADE CATCHES HER BEFORE SHE CAN, AND KINKADE SENDS HER CRASHING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES OF HIS TEAM’S CORNER! Daryl now approaching as Ms. Extreme is telling him to tag her in, but it looks like Daryl isn’t listening. Daryl brushes her off-
TAG!
Tyrone Montgomery: And now Ms. Extreme tags herself in!
Persephone: Oh… He doesn’t look too happy.
Rich Russillo: Daryl is arguing with Ms. Extreme after she entered the ring, and I think we knew these two wouldn’t work together well after what happened earlier- BUT DARYL JUST DROPPED MS. EXTREME WITH A FOREARM! MS. EXTREME STUMBLES TO HER FEET, AND DARYL JUST TURNED ON HIS TEAMMATE!
Tyrone Montgomery: MS. EXTREME NOW WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND BOTH OF THESE ELITISTS BEGIN FIGHTING AS THEY SPILL OUT TO RINGSIDE! THESE TWO HAVE TURNED ON EACH OTHER, AND AS KASAI SLOWLY BACKS OUT OF THEIR CORNER, METHUSELAH TAGS HIMSELF IN AND ENTERS THE RING! Methuselah still has his eyes on this match as the brawl continues, but these two may have just been handed a victory!
Rich Russillo: Meanwhile, KASAI looks confused at what’s going on! She slowly turns around to Methuselah… Uh oh. It looks like a smirk has appeared on her face!
Tyrone Montgomery: AND KASAI HITS METHUSELAH WITH A SUPERKICK! METHUSELAH FALLS THROUGH THE ROPES, AND NOW KASAI HEADS TO RINGSIDE, NOW GOING AFTER HER OWN TEAMMATE AS WELL!
Persephone: Hell…yes.
Rich Russillo: AND HERE COMES SECURITY NOW! They’re looking to break all of this up and they’re dragging these competitors away from one another! The official is calling for the bell!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: THE REFEREE HAS DECLARED THIS MATCH…A NO CONTEST!
Tyrone Montgomery: BOTH OF THESE TEAMS ARE FIGHTING, AND I CAN’T SAY I EXPECTED THIS! KASAI IS GOING AFTER POTENTIALLY THE BIGGEST THREAT IN THE ULTIMATE X MATCH, LOOKING TO SEND A MESSAGE, MEANWHILE DARYL AND MS. EXTREME HAVE STARTED FIGHTING OUT OF NOWHERE!
Rich Russillo: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Everything has broken down in our main event! The teams are attacking each other, and KASAI is clearly trying to make a statement heading into Shock Value, but as for the other two I think Daryl and Ms. Extreme just don’t like each other!
Tyrone Montgomery: Security is dragging them all apart! This is chaos in its purest form! If this is what will await inside the Ultimate X match…then the road to Pain for Pride will be long and bloody!
Rich Russillo: That’s going to be one hell of a match, and we’ll need to see how things progress for Ms. Extreme and Daryl Kinkade, who have thrown this match away thanks to their issues with each other!
(Security manages to completely separate the competitors now, and the fans are booing loudly seeing that the fights have started to be broken up. Still, there’s a lot of yelling between the Elitists, especially between Ms. Extreme and Daryl Kinkade, as both KASAI and Methuselah already appear to know what’s to come for them at Shock Value. From there, Voltage fades from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Michael Machina defends the EAW World Championship against Jake Smith and Adam Lucas.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, and Rich Russillo is seen standing in the ring with a microphone in his hand. There is also a table in the ring, with three chairs set up. On top of the table is a match contract, as well as pens and microphones. The fans are cheering knowing a contract signing is coming, and once the fans begin to calm down, Rich begins to speak.)
Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the contract signing for the EAW World Championship match at Shock Value! This match will not only be a triple threat, but this Championship match will see the return of HIGH VOLTAGE!
(The fans cheer hearing that this will be a High Voltage match, and Rich continues.)
Rich Russillo: Introducing first are the challengers. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome ADAM LUCAS!
(‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ hits as the fans begin to boo. The camera pans towards the stage, and Adam Lucas makes his way out. Adam has a focused look on his face knowing that he will finally be getting his World Championship match even if the circumstances aren’t favorable, and he wastes no time beginning to make his way down the ramp.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Adam Lucas is finally getting what he wants, even if he’s still finding things to complain about. I’ll admit this won’t be an easy match to win, but Adam is a former World Champion. He definitely has a chance to leave this match with that title.
Persephone: I really don’t care. Why do I have to be stuck here on commentary? The only good thing about this is High Voltage coming back. This being a normal match would’ve been boring.
(Adam Lucas makes his way into the ring, taking a seat in one of the chairs that has been set up. After this his entrance music begins to fade out, and Rich begins to speak once more.)
Rich Russillo: And now for the second challenger… Please welcome JAKE SMITH!
(‘Win’ by Jay Rock hits, and the boos only grow louder as Jake Smith makes his way to the Jake. Jake isn’t pleased after what happened earlier in the night, both with his phone call and his encounter with Dr. Bethany Blue, and Adam Lucas can be seen staring at Jake from inside of the ring. Jake begins to make his way down the ramp, shaking his head as he approaches the ring.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Jake Smith is on his way to the ring, and I think we all saw what happened to him earlier, so I’m not too surprised by that look on his face. It looks like his actions are starting to catch up to him.
Persephone: They usually do, which makes me wonder how Jake always wins. Is the Voltage roster really that incompetent?
(Jake makes his way into the ring, before taking the seat across from Adam. Jake doesn’t even look at Adam as he sits down, bothered by everything happening as Rich begins to speak once more.)
Rich Russillo: And finally, please welcome the EAW World Champion… MICHAEL MACHINA!
(Finally, ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep begins to play. The fans finally begin to cheer, and the camera pans to the stage as Michael Machina makes his way out, carrying his EAW World Championship on his shoulder. Michael Machina takes a moment, staring at both of his challengers inside of the ring as he looks ready for the upcoming match at Shock Value. After this, he begins walking down the ramp, making his way to the ring.)
Tyrone Montgomery: The Champion is here, and I think this is definitely about to be an interesting match. I’ll give it to Machina, he hasn’t had an easy lineup of Championship defenses since becoming Champion.
Persephone: First Methuselah in the Chairman’s Lair. Now he’s facing these two idiots in High Voltage. I wonder if this will be the one that finally gets rid of him?
(Michael Machina walks up the steel steps before entering the ring, and finally taking a seat in the final chair. Immediately, Michael Machina grabs the contract as well as one of the pens, signing the contract without even saying a word. The fans cheer seeing this, and after this, Michael Machina picks up a microphone before beginning to speak.)
Michael Machina: Go ahead. Sign the contract.
(Jake looks at the contract for a moment, before picking up one of the remaining microphones and beginning to speak.)
Jake Smith: Why is this a High Voltage match? Who decided that?
Michael Machina: What’s wrong with that, are you scared?
Jake Smith: No I’m not scared, but there’s no reason for it. I won an opportunity to fight for the EAW World Championship, I wasn’t told that it’d be a High Voltage match when I won. I didn’t hear that it’d be a High Voltage match last week. What’s going on?
Adam Lucas: You shouldn’t even be in the match, Jake. There’s nothing you should be complaining about. As far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t matter what the stipulation is. I don’t care what I have to deal with at Shock Value. I’m going to become the EAW World Champion, so if you’re going to force yourself into this for no reason you’re going to have to deal with both High Voltage and me. You’re not even going to touch that Championship Jake, so you might as well just give up on this idea of you winning this match, because it isn’t happening. I won’t allow it to happen. Not after everything you’ve done to me this season. You have screwed me out of match after match all season long, robbing me of wins, opportunities and even the EAW World Championship itself. You’re going to be humiliated at Shock Value, and you know what? Maybe it’s a good thing that this stipulation is there, because this means that you won’t be able to run away. You won’t be able to get out of this. There’s nothing you’ll be able to do to escape this. I WILL become the EAW World Champion.
(Adam Lucas and Jake Smith have a staredown, and there’s a loud reaction after Adam’s words. Jake takes a moment, before beginning to speak once more.)
Jake Smith: Why do you think this stipulation will actually help you? Look who we’re talking about here. You’ve spent this entire season getting opportunity after opportunity and you have done absolutely nothing with them. Let’s just be serious for a second. You can’t just blame me for your own incompetence, and it’s not like we’ve been seeing anything else from you. I didn’t do anything to you at Territorial Invasion. I didn’t do anything to you at Road to Redemption. Those were all on you, and when you lose at Shock Value the same is gonna apply, because you’re just not as good as you think you are. You were NEVER winning the EAW World Championship, so I don’t know why you spend every single week acting like you’ve actually been wronged. At Shock Value you’re not gonna have any more excuses to make, because you’re going to blow it once again and once that happens you’re not gonna have any reason to be anywhere near the World title picture.
(Hearing the two argue, a smirk appears on the face of Michael Machina, which Jake notices.)
Jake Smith: What’s so funny?
Michael Machina: You two have spent the entire season going back and forth, but right now you’re in the same position. It doesn’t matter what either of you are mad about or what problems you have with this match. You’re not just gonna be facing each other at Shock Value. You’re gonna be facing me too, and in case the two of you forgot while you were busy complaining about your problems, I’m the Champion here.
Jake Smith: I didn’t forget. History just isn’t gonna repeat itself. You decided to be a coward and attack me out of nowhere last week, but that’s not gonna happen at Shock Value because we’re gonna be stuck inside of that cage. You won’t be able to pull that same stunt, so I’m gonna be leaving this match as Champion one way or another.
Michael Machina: Jake, do you really think that I’m not gonna be able to hurt you just because we’ll be fighting inside of a cage? I did what I did last week because I didn’t want to hear your voice. I just wanted to shut you up and I did that. I can always do a whole lot worse and inside a match like this I’ll have more than enough opportunities to. While you’re busy crying because you can’t do any of your usual tricks, I welcome this stipulation. I already showed you what I can do inside of an explosive cell just a few weeks ago, so why should I be worried about an electric cage? This isn’t an issue for me. I’m ready for Shock Value and I’m ready to retain this Championship. I’ll gladly do whatever I gotta do to hold onto the title, so if you need to be broken in half in order for me to win at Shock Value that’s exactly what’s going to happen. I already signed the contract. I don’t need to tell you that I’m ready for this match. Go ahead and do the same. Sign the contract so we can get this over with.
(Jake Smith stares at Michael Machina, but it is not him that ends up picking up the contract. Instead, Adam Lucas grabs the contract and pen, before signing it and slamming them down onto the table. Adam picks his microphone back up, before beginning to speak.)
Adam Lucas: I want the EAW World Championship. I don’t care what I have to deal with in order to get it. I know I’m not going to get the match I want. Jake somehow managed to sneak his way into this and I have no choice but to deal with it. I’m just going to have to deal with that, and when Shock Value comes around Jake won’t even be a factor. Machina, this is between me and you. You’re the EAW World Champion, and I’m the one that’s gonna take that Championship out of your hands. If you think that this is going to be your match because I don’t want Jake here, you must’ve forgotten that I should already be holding that title. This is the match I should’ve had ages ago. I’ve been screwed out of this time and time again, and at Shock Value I’m not letting history repeat itself. I’m going to take that title, and it doesn’t matter what stipulation it is, but I hope you realize I’m not scared about this stipulation the same way that Jake is. I’m ready to win this match and take the EAW World Championship, and High Voltage is the last thing I’ll allow to stop me from doing it.
Michael Machina: What makes you think you actually have the choice? This isn’t about you allowing yourself to be stopped. This is about whether or not you can actually make it through this, and you can say what you want Adam but it’s not going to be as simple as you taking this Championship from me the one time you being screwed over isn’t an option. I’m not going to ignore the fact that you’ve been screwed over a few times this season, but that hasn’t been the story of your entire season. You’re not unstoppable, and you’re definitely not anybody that I can’t beat. You’ll need to be the most dangerous Elitist in this match if you want to win and you’re not that. You’ll need to be able to handle everything that comes your way in that cage, and you haven’t been able to handle anything that has happened to you this season. Being the EAW World Champion means something Adam. You’re not going to have this title awarded to you just for making it here. You need to make it past me first, and it’s not about to happen.
(The fans cheer, but Adam Lucas quickly begins to respond.)
Adam Lucas: Well we’ll see about that at Shock Value. I’m not going to let you ruin this for me, just like I’m not about to let Jake find his way to a third World Championship reign. I’ve been here before. I know what it takes to be a World Champion, and I figured that out before you were even an established name in this company. I know what I’m getting myself into, Michael. Do you?
Michael Machina: Yeah, I think I have a pretty good idea of what I’m up against. I’m up against the same coward I eliminated from the Chamber at Road to Redemption to win this Championship in the first place and a man that has spent this entire season coming out and whining because he refuses to just get back in the ring and fight his way back up to the top. I’m not like the two of you. I have nothing to complain about, and I’m the one who has something to lose here. I don’t mind this being a triple threat. I don’t mind this being a High Voltage, and I definitely don’t mind my opponents being two former World Champions. You saw what I did to Methuselah. I’ll be glad to do far worse to the two of you.
(The cheers continue, and finally Jake Smith picks up the contract, staring at it as he begins to speak.)
Jake Smith: You’re going to look really stupid when you lose your Championship to me at Shock Value after all this talk. Don’t let what happened at Road to Redemption confuse you. I’M the one that should be the EAW World Champion right now, and at Shock Value I am going to take my title back. There’s one thing you clearly forgot to mention Machina, and it’s that I’m the BEST wrestler not just in this match, but on this brand and this entire company. There’s nobody who should be holding that Championship besides me. There’s nobody who deserves to stand on the top of this brand but me, so at Shock Value I’m just getting back to where I belong. Right above the both of you.
(The fans boo, but finally Jake chooses to sign the contract. After seeing this, Adam Lucas begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: It’s about time you signed the contract, but you do know what this means right? You can’t get out of this anymore, and you have a lot to answer for after everything you did to me this season. I know you’re delusional, that’s not any surprise. Still, you are out of your mind if you think you’re going to leave this match as Champion. What’s about to happen at Shock Value is something you’ve had coming for a long time, and it’s not another title win. You’re not getting anything at Shock Value, so you should get used to being empty handed because things will stay that way for a long time.
(Adam Lucas slams his microphone down before getting out of his seat, and Jake Smith does the same, which causes a loud reaction to come from the crowd. The fans cheer as there is a staredown between the two Elitists. However, as the two stare at each other, Michael Machina begins to stand, before beginning to speak once more.)
Michael Machina: I hate to break it to you Adam, but you’re gonna be suffering the exact same fate. This match isn’t here just for either of you to get your redemption. This is a World Championship match where we’re gonna be tearing each other apart for the sake of walking out with the gold. If you want this title you’re gonna have to be willing to break everyone in your path, and that includes me. I know both of you well enough by now, and I definitely heard everything I needed to. Neither of you are gonna be holding this Championship, so you two can argue amongst yourselves for as long as you want, but by the time this is over this Championship won’t be in the picture for either of you. I’m the EAW World Champion, and things are gonna stay that way for a long time.
(Michael Machina tosses his microphone before raising his EAW World Championship, causing loud cheers to come from the crowd as the three Elitists in Shock Value’s High Voltage match stare at each other. Rich Russillo exits the ring now that the match has been made official, returning to the commentary table as Tyrone begins to speak.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well there we have it! The High Voltage match for the EAW World Championship is official, and I’m honestly looking forward to this. It’s gonna be a good match, and regardless of how I feel about these three individually, I know they all have a good chance to walk out of this as Champion.
Persephone: I guess so, but I don’t really want to see any of these guys as Champion either. The only interesting part of this match for me is the stipulation, so they better kill each other and not let it go to waste. I’m tired of them not finishing the job.
Rich Russillo: Well we have seen High Voltage matches in the past, and they’ve always delivered if you ask me. I don’t think this one will be any different, and with a lineup of competitors like this with the history that they have with each other, I think we’re in for one hell of a World Championship match!
(The staredown continues between the three competitors in the EAW World Championship High Voltage match. The fans are cheering seeing the match made official, and with this final sight of the three participants of the match, Voltage begins to fade to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
