John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage is seen, with the likes of Michael Scott Connor, Bea Valentine, Ruler, Hikari Kanno, Donovan Duke, and Luis De La Rosa all seen getting wins. The camera then goes to the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah where pyro is seen erupting from the stage and the fans are seen on their feet. The shot then goes over to the broadcasting booth where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen standing by.)
Rich Russillo: We are just two weeks away from the next tri-branded Marquee Event Fighting Spirit! Welcoming you all to yet another episode of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!
Persephone: Nothing will touch last week’s episode when Luis main evented :mjcry:.
James Peters: Well this week we certainly have some great matches in store, particularly with the Sudden Death Gold Rush tournament matches! Hikari Kanno faces Alex Myers. Dr. Bethany Blue faces Drake King. Rex McAllister faces Holly Arrow. And Cameron Ella Ava faces Jack Ripley. All with the opportunity to move onto Fighting Spirit and qualify for an opportunity for the EAW World Champion! And speaking of Charlie Marr, in the main event, he will be looking to become a double Champion as he faces Roberto De La Rosa for the Hardcore Championship! This is certainly one that you’re not going to want to miss!
(Voltage fades to the stage, and ‘Kashmir (Paratus Intro)’ by Led Zeppelin hits. The crowd explodes with cheers, and slowly Jamie O’Hara begins walking out. Jamie has a calm look on his face following his appearance on Dynasty, and he is seen holding a microphone in his hand. Jamie begins walking down the ramp and heading to the ring, while the fans continue cheering for the Hall of Famer.)
James Peters: Jamie O’Hara has had a very shocking week! Last week he was attacked by the returning Andre Walker, and on Dynasty we learned that he and Limmy Monaghan would be teaming up to face Andre and Ronan Malosi at Fighting Spirit. I don’t think anyone expected things to turn out this way.
Rich Russillo: Of course we didn’t! Andre wasn’t even here two weeks ago, and now we’ll be seeing this huge tag team match at Fighting Spirit!
Persephone: What’s so good about that? I didn’t have to watch a Ronan Malosi match two weeks ago. Now I do. This is the worst possible outcome.
(Jamie O’Hara walks up the steel steps, and once on the apron he enters the ring. ‘Kashmir’ begins to fade out, and after this, Jamie begins to speak.)
Jamie O’Hara: It’s a shame that some people refuse to understand just what they’re getting themselves into. I don’t enjoy coming out to speak for no reason. There’s a purpose to everything I say, and whether or not you listen to those words is on you. Regardless of who you are or what you think you are, getting in my way isn’t a good idea. You may be a former World Champion, you may even be a current World Champion, but you’re not the Ace nor will you ever be. At any moment I can strike and whatever momentum you think you may have will come crashing down. Just ask Myles.
(The fans begin to cheer hearing the mention of the World Heavyweight Champion, who Jamie had a confrontation with on Dynasty.)
Jamie O’Hara: It’d be wise for Myles to not forget about our history. He may be on top of the Dynasty roster but he has a long way to go before he reaches the top of this company. It’s not just him that seems to have forgotten their history with me though, because last week Andre Walker made his return to EAW simply to make the exact same mistake that got him put on the sidelines in the first place. I’ll admit that it was a surprise seeing Andre back in the ring, but what doesn’t come as a surprise is the fact that I was his first target. No, that much was to be expected, because I was the reason for his absence. I’m the one that injured Andre and sent him packing. This is simply him looking for revenge, but unfortunately he seems to have forgotten that there’s still loose ends that have yet to be tied up. To Andre this may be a revenge story, but I’m not the only enemy he’s made, and if you were watching Dynasty, you already know that this has been a long time coming.
Jamie O’Hara: Not too long before Andre’s initial attack on me back at Wicked Games, Andre attacked Limmy Monaghan. He injured him, and much like Andre, Limmy hasn’t forgotten about that. You heard this from Limmy himself already, but Limmy is out for revenge and that opportunity is not going to be missed. With Andre and Ronan now both after Limmy it’s only fitting that I went out there to even the odds, because neither of us were willing to let Andre return and go back to doing exactly what he was doing before his injury. We have our history with him, and soon Andre will realize that his return isn’t going to go how he thought it would. This isn’t Andre’s company and we’re not going to allow him to pretend it is. We all know where this is going, and at Fighting Spirit Andre will get what’s coming to him. You won’t be able to rely on the same attacks that you’ve been throwing at us since last year. You’ll have to actually get in the ring, and I can guarantee that this won’t end well for you..
(The fans cheer, and after a few seconds, ‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu and Hazel Fernandes hits. This causes even louder cheers to come from the crowd, and before long, Limmy Monaghan begins to walk out. The former World Champion is holding a microphone in his hand, and Jamie has a smirk on his face as his tag team partner for the upcoming Fighting Spirit match begins walking down the ramp.)
Persephone: No no no, why is he here? This is VOLTAGE! NOT DYNASTY! We don’t need anyone to drag this out any further!
James Peters: Limmy Monaghan has his own issues with Andre Walker, so it only makes sense that things turned out the way they did. I have to say though, Fighting Spirit is shaping up to have one hell of a tag team match!
Rich Russillo: You’re right about that. This will be one amazing match, and from the looks of it, these two may already be ready for it.
(Limmy Monaghan climbs up the apron, before joining Jamie O’Hara in the ring. ‘Number One’ fades out, and after a few seconds, Limmy begins to speak.)
Limmy Monaghan: I’m sure I already made myself clear on Dynasty, but now that this match has been made official I want to make something clear. While I may have my own goals, I’ve never been the kind of Elitist to allow someone to try and take my career from me. Andre and I have history, and that history involves me taking the World Heavyweight Championship from him. Andre was waiting for his moment. He was waiting for an opportunity to get some revenge and the moment he got it he took it, but he clearly forgot who I am because if he knew who I was when he attacked me, he would’ve known that I’d be back. He would’ve known that eventually I’d be right back where I was before. He would’ve known that I’d eventually reach an even greater height regardless of his efforts to take me out, and now that Andre’s back all that’s left is to remind him of why I took the World Heavyweight Championship from him in the first place. He did this to himself, and there’s nothing that’ll save him from what’s coming at Fighting Spirit.
(The fans cheer hearing this, and Limmy continues.)
Limmy Monaghan: As far as I’m concerned, at Fighting Spirit we’ll be knocking out two birds with one stone. Jamie and I will be teaming up against not just Andre Walker, but Ronan Malosi, who’s been there for Andre every step of the way. To be honest Ronan is enough of an annoyance that a reason shouldn’t be needed to justify taking him out, but Ronan is one of the very few people Andre Walker has on his side. He’s the one ally Andre has that’ll actually get in the ring with him, and at Fighting Spirit Ronan will somehow have to try and contend with myself and Jamie O’Hara. He’ll have to somehow try to keep up with the very best when his only ally is Andre Walker, a man who has already dug his own grave. Fighting Spirit will be the worst thing that could have happened to Andre and Ronan. Andre’s return won’t just blow up in his own face. Andre, Ronan, even Albert Hitchman, they’ll all come out of this realizing that they could never take over this company while making enemies out of us.
Jamie O’Hara: My actions before Road to Redemption should’ve served as enough of a warning, but on his first night back Andre managed to prove that he hasn’t learned a thing. Andre insists on getting in my way, and this will never end well for him no matter how many times he makes this mistake. I already took him out once, and now he seems ready to repeat history, so Andre since I know you’re here, I’d love to know what makes things so different this time around. Andre, Ronan, you can come out. I’m sure you’re waiting for the moment you can attack us from behind. Waiting for the moment you can catch us off guard. It’s not going to happen this time, so we can just stop the games and address the issue here. Andre has tried for so long to stomp on whoever he possibly could on his way to the top that he forgot exactly who was standing in front of him. If you want to have even the slightest chance at Fighting Spirit you’ll have to come out and meet us face to face, so go ahead. Join us in the ring.
(Jamie and Limmy wait patiently for Andre to make his entrance. It takes a while, but eventually, ‘Leaving Caladan’ by Hans Zimmer hits. This causes extremely loud boos to come from the crowd. However, it’s neither Andre Walker nor Ronan Malosi that walks out. Instead, it is Albert Hitchman. Neither Jamie nor Limmy look impressed by this, but Albert walks down the ramp with a microphone in his hand, looking to join them in the ring.)
James Peters: Well this isn’t Andre Walker! Albert Hitchman is here, and it looks like he has something to say to Jamie and Limmy!
Rich Russillo: Does this mean Andre and Ronan aren’t coming out?
Persephone: Hopefully. I’m bored out of my mind right now.
(Albert Hitchman walks up the steel steps and onto the apron, before staring directly at Jamie and Limmy. After a moment, he enters the ring, and as Andre’s entrance music fades out, he begins to speak.)
Albert Hitchman: Jamie… Limmy… Everyone else in attendance tonight, I regret to inform you all that neither Andre Walker nor Ronan Malosi are in the building tonight.
(This causes more boos to come from the crowd, and neither Limmy nor Jamie look amused by this.)
Albert Hitchman: However, I didn’t only walk out here to tell you this. In fact, I’m here with a warning, one that it’d be in your best interests to listen to. Elite Answers Wrestling has not seen Andre Walker since before Road to Redemption. The Kaiser has been away from this company for months, and we all have Jamie O’Hara to blame for this. Jamie, you know just as well as I do that Andre hasn’t forgotten about this. That Hunger on Hillside should’ve been enough of a reminder that Andre Walker hasn’t forgotten about what you did to him, and with that in mind, do you really believe that facing him will end well for you? Andre Walker was injured on his road to reclaiming his World Heavyweight Championship. Do you think a single day has gone by where he hasn’t once thought about the fact that he should be the man holding that Championship right now? Bronson Daniels, Myles, everyone else in the World Championship picture were lucky that Andre was taken out, and he was taken out by you. Andre Walker is more dangerous than ever, and Limmy, I’m sure you already understand just how dangerous he was before.
(While the boos continue, Limmy remains silent, not allowing Albert’s words to get to him.)
Albert Hitchman: I’m warning you two that facing Andre Walker is the worst mistake you could make right now. He is not here to play games. He is not here simply to deliver sneak attacks. He is here to do what he needs to do, and for you to be the first names on his list means that you’ll serve as an example for the rest of the EAW roster. You two are making a grave mistake and you’ll regret this more than anything else, because Andre is going to tear you apart. What Andre did last week wasn’t a preview. It wasn’t a taste of what’s to come. Compared to what Andre is capable of, it was nothing. Right now there is nobody on the planet that Andre will allow to get in his way, and that includes the two of you. I understand that you two have accomplished so much in this business. You have overcome many challenges. You have defeated many different Elitists, but this is different. This isn’t the Andre Walker that shouldn’t have lost the World Heavyweight Championship in the first place. This is an Andre Walker that plans to make you regret everything.
Limmy Monaghan: I find it quite ironic you say that, considering that’s exactly how I felt about what Andre did to me. When I returned I had the option to focus on myself, but Andre’s return gave me the opportunity to give him what he’s deserved for a very long time. You may have forgotten that Andre had his last injury coming to him, but this time I’ll help you out by telling you in advance. You think that Andre is the only man here that has a real reason to fight. You think that he’s the most dangerous man here, but in reality he simply has no idea what he’s getting himself into. Andre would have been better off staying home, because just like him, I don’t forget. Andre and Ronan will regret picking this fight, because they’re not going to win.
(The fans cheer loudly hearing this, and Jamie O’Hara walks up to Albert Hitchman, standing face to face with him.)
Jamie O’Hara: Go ahead and give Andre this warning. He and Ronan have two of the very best breathing down their necks. Before long, Andre will regret ever coming back.
(As the fans continue to cheer, ‘Kashmir’ begins to play once again. Jamie O’Hara and Limmy Monaghan both walk past Albert Hitchman, making their way out of the ring after having said everything they needed to.)
James Peters: Very strong words from Jamie O’Hara and Limmy Monaghan, who appear to be ready for this Fighting Spirit match! Things are definitely getting heated between these Elitists, and we haven’t even heard from Andre and Ronan tonight!
Rich Russillo: These two both have history with Andre and have been on the receiving end of his attacks. Honestly, there’s a chance they may be right. Do Andre and Ronan have any idea what they’ll be walking into at Fighting Spirit?
Persephone: Who cares? The show just started and I’m already ready for it to be over. Can I see Luis now? He’s the only one that could save this.
(Jamie and Limmy continue walking up the ramp, meanwhile the camera pans to Albert inside of the ring, who has a concerned look on his face. He pulls out his phone before making a call to none other than Andre Walker. As Albert holds the phone to his ear, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Fighting Spirit, where Jamie O’Hara teams up with Limmy Monaghan against Andre Walker and Ronan Malosi.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, and ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics is heard playing. The camera cuts to ringside where Harper Lee is shown sitting near the commentary table.)
Rich Russillo: It looks like we are going to be joined by Harper this week! Always a treat to have her out here with us!!!
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
( “Prices” by Lil Uzi Vert hits. The crowd cheers as one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions begins to walk out. Ruler has a focused look on his face as he carries his Championship, and he begins walking down the ramp, towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From The Reserved in Boston, Massachusetts… Weighing in at 220 pounds… He is one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, The RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLERRRRRRRRRR of EVERRRRRRRRRYYYTHHIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Ruler can be a scary scary man when he is pushed. And tonight he is going to have to push it to the limit if he wants to overcome the Universal Women’s Champion Minerva!
James Peters: This is one of the biggest matches of his career for real. So we will see how he does against one of the GOATs in the game today!
( “Blood, Milk & Sky” by White Zombie hits as the crowd erupts into cheers, as Harper turns towards the stage, unamused.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… Residing in the Florida Everglades… Weighing in at 122 pounds… she is the Universal Women’s Champion… “The Black Rose” MIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNERRRRRRRRRVVVVVVVVVVVVAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
(Minerva walks out to the stage carrying her Universal Women’s Championship. She walks down the ramp with a focused look on her face, ready for this match up. Once at ringside Minerva briefly confronts Harper Lee who is at ringside and they glare at each other menacingly.)
Rich Russillo: Last week we saw Minerva get some payback on Harper Lee from Grand Rampage! You have to imagine that this issue is not settled and they are on a collision course for Fighting Spirit!
James Peters: Harper Lee is focused on Minerva totally and completely. Could she be the one to finally dethrone Minerva and end her reign of terror over the EAW women’s division???
Persephone: I just hope someone ruins her wedding at Fighting Spirit. That would actually be entertaining, unlike her matches.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: We are underway for this great matchup between Minerva and Ruler. But you gotta wonder what the presence of Harper Lee at ringside will mean for this match! Will she interfere??? Minerva and Ruler getting right up in each other’s faces and the intensity between these two is insane! The crowd is electric right now as neither competitor is backing down! I can feel that this thing is about to explode here tonight on Voltage! Who shall strike first? Will it be One half of the Unified Tag Team Champions Ruler or will it be the EAW Universal Women’s Champion Minerva? Suddenly they begin throwing strikes at each other back and forth and back and forth! Minerva! Ruler! Minerva! Ruler! Minerva! Ruler! Minerva and Ruler! Both competitors hit each other at the same time as they stagger back from the force of their strikes colliding and fall backwards into the corners! They both just might need to try a different method here tonight if they want to have any success in this great elite match up here tonight on Voltage in this opening contest.
James Peters: The pace has slowed down a bit here as Minerva and Ruler circle around each other methodically in the ring. Suddenly they lunge at each other and they lock up! Collar and elbow tie-up in the middle of the ring as they grapple for position! Ruler shoves hard using his power advantage to send Minerva back first into the corner. Minerva looks unamused at what just happened to her as she emerges from the corner, and I think she might have to be cautious with Ruler here tonight who can definitely be a deadly competitor at times. Minerva out of the corner and locks up with Ruler yet again! Ruler now grabbing Minerva by the arm as he sends her towards the ropes! Minerva bounces off the ropes but manages to grab onto the top rope in order to prevent herself from bouncing off and back into the clutches of Ruler.
Rich Russillo: Minerva off the ropes as the crowd is cheering now and Ruler gets all up in her face telling her to bring it. He knows that Minerva is more capable than all this and they lock up again! Ruler tries to toss Minerva but this time she is standing her ground! Minerva managing to not let Ruler overpower her and you can tell she is straining and trying to maintain her footing here! But Ruler’s power is too immense! Ruler shoves Minerva across the ring… but Minerva holds onto the arms of Ruler and spins around throwing him back first into the turnbuckle! Ruler didn’t exactly get overpowered there but he did get outsmarted! And Minerva lights up Ruler with a series of forearms to the face before Ruler shoves Minerva away from him and catches his breath for a moment! Definitely don’t count the champ out and Ruler found that out the hard way!
James Peters: Ruler with an expression of anger on his face as Minerva plays to the crowd getting cheers from her various fans around the arena. Ruler out of the corner now as he charges in at Minerva with a Running Clothesline! But Minerva had it scouted! Minerva grabs the arm of Ruler as he rushes in with a Clothesline and twists it around! Minerva twisting the arm of Ruler around into an armbar trying to get him down but Ruler manages to stay up on his feet. Ruler twists around as he grabs the other arm of Minerva and now they are back to a test of strength and Ruler is forcing Minerva backwards with all of his strength! But Minerva rams herself into the shoulder of Ruler in an attempt to stay on her feet! Ruler bounces backwards into the ropes but holds onto the arms of Minerva yanking her with him! Ruler bounces off the ropes and uses all of his force to shove Minerva down to her back with all his force! Shoulders are down!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Persephone: It can never be easy huh?
Rich Russillo: Kickout from Minerva! Minerva rolls out of the way of an elbow drop from Ruler. Ruler up onto his knees now as Minerva rolls back up swiftly and begins hitting Ruler with hard kicks to the chest! Ruler falls backwards across the ring from those strikes but manages to catch the leg of Minerva as she continues on with the kicks! Ruler now sweeping the legs, and down goes Minerva! Ruler gets back up to his feet and now walks Minerva across the ring with her leg up! Minerva jumps up and tries to kick Ruler’s head with an Enzuigiri! But Ruler ducks it! Minerva somehow manages to land on her leg as Ruler still has the other one captured! Ruler yanks the leg spinning down to the mat and taking Minerva with him! Ruler lays Minerva out as he climbs on top of her and begins unloading with repeated forearms to the head! Minerva taking severe damage here but she grabs the arm of Ruler as he continues to punch on her and shoves him away! But Ruler grabs Minerva by the arms and yanks her around twisting it into a Cross Armbreaker on the mat!-
James Peters: But Minerva grabs the ropes and the referee immediately forces Ruler to break it! Minerva back up as she has taken some damage here but Ruler charges in and they lock up again! I think Ruler has done enough damage here that he has the clear power advantage as Minerva can do little to resist! But Minerva ducks the lock up and turns it into a Side Headlock! Minerva yanks Ruler down with a Snapmare but Ruler is back up slipping out of the headlock on the mat. Both competitors back up as they run off the ropes at each other… Minerva with a Running Dropkick to the chest of Ruler! Ruler goes flying across the ring and lands back first on the mat. Ruler with a look of surprise as he gets back up and Minerva is yelling at him to bring it. She is not backing down and that is basically what you can expect from Minerva every night through all of these years of her legendary career!
Rich Russillo: And Minerva is getting exactly what she wants as Ruler comes to get some! Ruler and Minerva now battling back into the corner but Minerva retaliates with a hard headbutt right to the skull of Ruler staggering him backwards! Ruler falls backwards across the ring but Minerva goes to pull him back up! Minerva going for a slam! But Ruler ducks around falling behind Minerva! Minerva is whirled around by Ruler… BUT MINERVA QUICKLY DELIVERS AN ELBOW STRIKE! That’s not all, either! Minerva with a second one, and a third! Minerva now kicks Ruler hard right in the gut! Ruler keels over as Minerva hooks the arms… Double Underhook Facebuster! No! Ruler tosses Minerva up and over tossing her onto her back behind him! Minerva rolls back up to her feet but Ruler pummels her over into the corner! Minerva falls into the corner in a seated position as Ruler begins to stomp a mudhole in her!-
James Peters: But Minerva grabs the leg of Ruler and shoves him back hard! Ruler topples over! Minerva quickly back up as she grabs Ruler by the head and runs him across the ring! Minerva slams Ruler’s head hard into the turnbuckle padding! Then she runs around the ring and bashes his head again on another turnbuckle padding! Ruler turns around and eats several strikes from Minerva in the corner! Ruler tries to break free but Minerva captures him around the waist and lifts him up… Belly to Belly Suplex connects! Ruler holding his spine in pain but not allowing Minerva to get the cover as he escapes into the corner. But Minerva not letting up! Minerva going after Ruler as she goes after him into the corner and begins to choke him out with her boot! Minerva ruthlessly choking the life out of Ruler here tonight!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE. Minerva please. That’s enough.
Persephone: She breaks the hold! What a good and respectable champion she is! We all love Minerva so much don’t we you guys!!!
Rich Russillo: I am just going to pretend that was completely sincere. Ruler back up and he is coughing and heaving as he tries to get some breath back in him. Minerva shoves her way back past the referee but Ruler takes advantage of the situation and gets a thumb to the eye! Dirty tactics on display from Ruler as Minerva grabs her eye in pain turning around! Ruler with a hard elbow strike to the spine of Minerva as she falls over onto the middle rope! Ruler off the ropes as Minerva gets up and turns around… RUNNING BIG BOOT TO THE SKULL!!! Ruler got all of it and took Minerva’s head right off! Ruler to the cover!!
Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!–
James Peters: Minerva with the kickout! Minerva back up but Ruler punches her hard back into the corner. The referee warning Ruler for those straight right hands but he whips Minerva across the ring. No! Reversal by Minerva! Minerva whips Ruler into the corner but Ruler comes out of the corner only to be tossed up into the air by Minerva! Ruler goes flying and crashed down onto his back in the ring. Ruler back up to his feet but immediately Minerva charges in and drops Ruler with a Running Clothesline! Minerva is rolling now as Ruler is back up and Minerva drops him again with another Running Lariat! Ruler falls backwards and pulls himself up in the corner but Minerva charges in with a running Splash! Minerva unloading with hard as hell chops to the chest of Ruler who is reeling now! Minerva climbs up on top of Ruler in the corner and begins to unleash punches to the face as the crowd counts down with each punch thrown!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Rich Russillo: Minerva gets ten shots in and Ruler is barely able to stand at this point. Ruler stumbles forward across the ring after Minerva gets down from the corner and Ruler falls right into the arms of Minerva. Minerva shoves Ruler into the ropes before whipping him across the ring… Ruler bounces back… Back Toss from Minerva! No! Ruler kicks her hard in the head! Minerva sent flying backwards into the corner as Ruler staggers in the ring, able to get back up to his feet and holding his head from the punishment that has been unleashed by Minerva upon him. Ruler charges in at Minerva up on the ropes… but Minerva grabs Ruler and tosses him up and over the ropes! Ruler crashes down face first on the apron before falling and crashing to the outside of the ring!
Persephone: Come on Ruler! Don’t get counted out! Get back in this and win the title! I want to see a new champion here tonight!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
James Peters: There are a number of issues with that… but mainly this is not a title match. Minerva now pacing around the ring and recovering and she doesn’t seem to be interested in winning by count out as she falls to the mat and rolls out of the ring to the outside! Minerva grabs Ruler outside the ring and helps him up before running Ruler face first into the turnbuckle pole outside the ring! Minerva gets all of it as Ruler staggers away holding his head in pain collapsing on the entrance ramp. Ruler taking shots now as Minerva goes after him and throws him into the barricade back at ringside. I doubt Ruler was going to escape there but Minerva making sure that is not going to happen regardless! Ruler back at ringside now as Minerva grabs him by the head and drags him over to the steel ring steps! Ruler looking to bounce Minerva’s skull off the steel ring steps-
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX!
Rich Russillo: No! Ruler blocks it with a hard elbow to the gut of Minerva! And now Ruler raking the eyes of Minerva who yells out in pain and Ruler grabs Minerva yanking her hair back hard! Ruler smashes the skull of Minerva into the steel ring steps! Ruler quickly rolls into the ring and then back out to reset the referee’s ten count. Persephone is audibly upset about that but I am sure she will get over it. Anyway Minerva is slowly getting back up and Ruler is right back out there and hooks the arm. Ruler pulling Minerva up into Suplex position! But Minerva is sandbagging it! Ruler pulls with all his might and gets Minerva halfway back up… But Minerva pulls backwards and lands back on her feet-
James Peters: Minerva reverses the Suplex and tosses Ruler backwards! Ruler suplexed hard on his back outside the ring! Ruler slowly back up as Minerva grabs him and rakes the eyes! Minerva getting some payback here as she grabs Ruler and whirls him around slamming him hard into the ring steps! No! Ruler twists around and drives Minerva’s head into the steel ring steps instead! Ruler bashes the head of Minerva into the apron as well right into the hardest part of the ring! Ruler tosses Minerva back into the ring as Minerva pulls herself up in the corner. More back chops to the chest from Ruler who pummels Minerva into the head before whipping her as hard as he can across the ring. Minerva flips up across the ropes flying over the top rope before flipping backwards down into the ring crashing and burning. I thought for a second there Minerva was literally going to whip her up and over the top rope to the outside. But honestly that might be better for her than whatever Ruler has planned!
Rich Russillo: Ruler picks Minerva up and whips her into the corner… Minerva falls out of the corner into the arms of Ruler… Ruler kicks Minerrva and flips her up into Powerbomb position! Ryker drops Minerva down hard with a Powerbomb!!! No! Minerva punches the face of Ruler! Ruler drops Minerva who lands down and grabs the legs of Ruler flipping him over… Minerva slingshots Ruler hard into the corner sending him flying in as he goes face first into the corner! Ruler flies into the corner and goes flailing backwards but Minerva grabs him around the waist… Minerva with a German Suplex into a bridge! The referee slides in to make the cover!
Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Kickout from Ruler! Ruler back up but Minerva shoves him back into the corner. Minerva whips Ruler across the ring and charges in immediately with a hard Clothesline! Ruler gets slapped hard across the face from Minerva who has gotten angry at this point in the match! Minerva toying with Ruler here and she is not showing him any respect! Ruthless Minerva has been unlocked and Ruler is paying the price! Ruler up to his feet but Minerva with a Superkick as he goes flying backwards into the corner! Ruler out the corner as Minerva grabs him running across the ring… Minerva with a Running Cutter dropping Ruler face first in the ring! Minerva to the cover yet again!
Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Persephone: COULD IT BE??? IT’S NOT!
Rich Russillo: Ruler back up slowly as Minerva lifts him up and drops him with a Scoop Slam. Minerva with a Standing Moonsault on Ruler! Great agility there from Minerva! Minerva back up… Another standing Moonsault! No! This time Ruler gets the knees up! Minerva just crashed and burned! She got a little too fancy there and paid for it! Minerva back up but Ruler grabs the ankle of Minerva and wrestles her down to the mat! Minerva kicks her away but Ruler charges in from behind… Chop Block to the leg of Minerva! Minerva goes down and is in pain! Ruler drapes the leg of Minerva over the bottom rope and begins to stomp on it! Ruler yanks the leg of Minerva out of the ring and runs her leg right into the ring post! Ruler targeting the leg of Minerva, if she won’t stay down for the count he will make sure she can’t walk regardless!
James Peters: The suffering is real as Ruler flips Minerva over and locks her into an Ankle Lock! Ruler trying to submit Minerva here tonight and force her to tap out! That is a very impressive goal and I can’t even imagine someone like Minerva tapping out voluntarily! But the pain in her leg is so severe she might have no choice! She might even pass out from the pain and the match will be all over regardless!
Rich Russillo: Minerva tries to make it across the ring to reach the ropes but Ruler is not allowing it! Ruler yanks Minerva back into the middle of the ring and wraps his legs around Minerva to keep her trapped in the middle of the ring even more so! Minerva might have to tap out! I don’t know if she is capable of dragging the largeness of Ruler across the ring! That would be an incredible feat of strength! But somehow Minerva is inching her way across the ring! Ruler can’t believe it!
James Peters: Minerva reaches out and slowly but surely she makes her way almost to the ropes! She is a fingertip away!
Persephone: She can’t make it! She taps out!
Rich Russillo: No! Minerva gets her fingers on the ropes! Minerva with the resilience to survive that has made her arguably the most dominant champion and wrestler in the game today! Ruler is forced to release the hold and let Minerva get back up… But Ruler is stalking her looking to end it anyway! Ruler has dark intentions in, AS HE LIFTS MINERVA UP FOR A-
James Peters: WAIT, NO! MINERVA DROPS DOWN BEFORE QUICKLY LIFTING RULER UP, AND PLANTING HIM WITH ATLAS FALLS!!! WHERE DID THAT COME FROM!? RULER’S PLAN SEEMINGLY BACKFIRED, AND MINERVA GOES FOR THE COVER!
Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… MINNNNNNNNNERRRRRRRRRRVVVVVVVVAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ hits, and Minerva pushes herself back to her feet as the fans cheer. Minerva is handed the Universal Women’s Championship, and she has her hand raised by the referee. However, she doesn’t get much time to celebrate her victory.)
Rich Russillo: WAIT WHAT THE HELLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!—
James Peters: HARPER LEE JUST LUNGED INTO THE RING! HARPER LEE WITH A STEEL CHAIR TO THE BACK OF MINERVAAAA!!!!-
Rich Russillo: NO! Minerva dodges the steel chair! Somehow she saw it coming like she has eyes in the back of her skull!
(Harper Lee slams the chair over the top rope as the momentum from the swing disarms her and she drops the chair on the outside of the ring!)
James Peters: Harper Lee whirls around–
Rich Russillo: ATLAS FALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!-
James Peters: No! Harper Lee avoids it and slips out of Atlas Falls before it can connect! Harper slides out of the ring to safety! Harper now backing up the ramp!
Rich Russillo: Minerva now taunting Harper Lee and telling her she was this close to being taken out this week! Minerva getting into the head of Harper! Could this affect the matchup at Fighting Spirit?
(Minerva and Harper Lee are shown having a staredown as the camera fades to black.)
( Sunday Night Voltage continues following that stellar opening match between Minerva and Ruler. We see none other than Mia Santoro just hanging out backstage. She looks to be in her casual attire as she doesn’t really have a match for the evening but as we grow closer and closer to Pain for Pride, you can feel the tension in the air between all the Elitists here in EAW. Mia Santoro looks to be hanging out alone until she is touched on the shoulder by someone… )
???: Hey can we talk??
( The camera reveals to be none other than Donovan Duke. Both him and Mia are dating but as things stand it is a little awkward between the two following Grand Rampage where Donovan eliminated Mia from the match. Donovan is also in a casual outfit as he too does not have a match for the evening but was announced last week to be a part of the Cash in the Vault match at Pain for Pride as one of the two Voltage competitors announced from Captain Charisma following his match against Holly Arrow. Mia responds back to Donovan by saying… )
Mia Santoro: Yeah… let’s talk.
Donovan Duke: I think we need to address the elephant in the room.
( Mia knows what Donovan is going to talk about as she is the first to really address what happened between the two of them at Grand Rampage. )
Mia Santoro: Okay. Look Donny, as much as I was surprised that you eliminated me from Grand Rampage, and yes, I was a bit shocked, I knew that at the end of the day, there were no alliances in the match. At the end of the day I knew there were no alliances in Grand Rampage. Grand Rampage isn’t the time for alliances and I understand the nature of the match. I would be foolishly ignorant to expect you to make an exception to your girlfriend because an opportunity like this is massive. The odds just weren’t in my favor at Grand Rampage and I knew eventually one of us was going to throw the other out for that opportunity. It was bound to happen either way.
( Donovan looks somewhat surprised by what Mia just said. He thought Mia was going to be very upset with him eliminating her from the Grand Rampage match. While Mia looks to be understanding of the whole situation, Donovan still looks apologetic as he says to her…)
Donovan Duke: I’m glad you see it in a different light but honestly I’m very sorry Mia. No matter how understanding you are of the situation that was at place between us, and what the stakes were… it was still the wrong thing to do. It was wrong of me to just eliminate you like that in the match and I feel ashamed of myself to get to that point.
Mia Santoro: I appreciate your sincerity and how remorseful you are but again Donovan it’s fine. I understand the circumstances coming into that match, no matter the friends, alliances, or even the person you love to death… you are a lone wolf in that scenario and you need to do whatever it takes to get it done even though Grand Rampage just ended up being a loss for both of us. Not only did I get eliminated, you weren’t able to win yourself. We both couldn’t achieve that goal of heading to Pain for Pride in a World title match.
( Donovan hears Mia out and responds to her by saying… )
Donovan Duke: Again I want to tell you Mia I apologize that I couldn’t win the Grand Rampage. That despite what I did I still couldn’t win it all and yeah Grand Rampage just ended up being a dud for the two of us. World title matches at Pain for Pride just weren’t in the cards for us. I wasn’t pleased with how stuff went down at Grand Rampage but as that chapter closes a new one opens for us! New opportunities can present themselves to us and we can end our respective seasons on a high note. Grand Rampage might not have been the success we were looking for, but the season ain’t over… not by a long shot.
( A little smile crosses Mia’s face. )
Mia Santoro: That’s the thing though, Donny, you have your opportunity laid out already. Your Pain for Pride chance was laid to you a week after being unsuccessful at Grand Rampage. Your road to the biggest show of the year is set, while I lost to Michael Scott Connor last week. I got rolled up and he stole that match from me and it’s frustrating. I’m very annoyed. As happy as I am for you, and believe me, if anyone deserves to win Cash in the Vault, it’s you, but I’m angry at myself and the fact there doesn’t seem to be much on the horizon for me. And with such an unclear path, my future doesn’t seem as glorious and as amazing as yours.
( Donovan is hearing what Mia is saying to him, he is hearing her clearly as Mia path to Pain for Pride may not be has clear cut like the one Donovan has at the moment as continues to reassure her as we continue on this segment here on Sunday Night Voltage. )
Donovan Duke: Look baby, you never know what type of opportunity is going come your way. Like I was saying earlier, while Grand Rampage ended up not being a winning opportunity for either of us, the work we put in doesn’t go unnoticed. I never expected my match against Holly to be a Cash in the Vault qualifier, but that’s basically what it was. Opportunities can literally come out of left field, Mia, and I trust that one will find its way to you too. You’ll find a way to end this season on a high note and when you do, I know you’ll make the most of it.
Mia Santoro: You are right about that, opportunities may come for me just like what happened to you. Again I don’t want to make it seem like I’m envious towards your opportunity because I’m not. You fully deserve to be in that match Donovan, and I will for sure be rooting for you at Cash in the Vault.
( Donovan blushes at this comment made by Mia as she continues to speak. )
Mia Santoro: However, the losses that I have endured especially the one I had against Michael Scott Connor, needs to end. I’m tired of losing, I’m tired of being on the short side when it comes to stuff like this. It’s not going to be particularly easy getting the opportunities if the matches I’m competing in has me on the losing side. I need to fix that, something needs to be changed. I don’t know what that change is but I can’t start losing right now. Not when it’s the road to Pain for Pride when all these wins and all these losses matter a ton. I can’t let that be a reality for me that I end up missing Paint for Pride all together because of potentially losing matches like the one I had against Michael and-
( Donovan stops Mia momentarily as he places his hand on her shoulder again. They share passionate look at one another as Donovan speak to her and says… )
Donovan Duke: You’ll find a way to change and earn yourself some wins. I know you will because no matter what path you’re on, I’ll be rooting for you too.
( Donovan and Mia then share a passionate kiss on camera! The crowd in the arena that’s watching the segment would cheer as Donovan stops kissing Mia. Donovan continues to speak towards Mia as he backs a little bit, giving her space. )
Donovan Duke: It’s all mental games playing with your head Mia, screw whatever the odds may be, You’re gonna kick ass all the way to Pain for Pride and get yourself a big season ending win. I know the type of person you are and the chance to become immortalized at Pain for Pride is what you’re gonna get Mia.
Mia Santoro: I appreciate that, babe, truly. Again I’m rooting for you as well, I know this year will be your year and again I appreciate the boost of confidence with your kind words. Something still needs to change for me, though. Something has to give in order for me to make my path clear as day. I just don’t know what that change can be.
Donovan Duke: Like I said, I know you’ll find a way.
( Donovan would share another quick kiss to Mia before he leaves the scene. Donovan looks to share more of his thoughts about Cash in the Vault later tonight as he and Bea Valentine look to bring the briefcase home to Voltage at Pain for Pride. Mia gives a quick smile as she goes to her phone as the segment fades out. )
( Sunday Night Voltage returns to the sounds of ‘Soundtrack 2 My Life’ by Kid Cudi beginning to blast through the speakers of the arena to the loud cheers of the crowd as the camera goes over to show one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions Alex Myers as they make their way out to the stage. They have their title over their shoulder as they then begin to make their way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SUDDEN DEATH GOLD RUSH MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!…. REPRESENTING NICHOLISM!…. FROM AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND!…. WEIGHING IN AT 180 POUNDS!…. THEY ARE ONE HALF OF THE EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!… THE CORNERSTONE!!!!!!!!!!!… ALEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!…. MYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( Alex hands the title to the referee as they take off their jacket, but at that moment, ‘Dream In Drive’ by THE ORAL CIGARETTES plays through the loudspeakers as Hikari Kanno walks through the curtain onto the stage, locking eyes with Alex Myers. She has her focus set high as she heads to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT!… FROM OKINAWA, JAPAN!.. WEIGHING IN AT 121 POUNDS!… THE DREAMING IDOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…. HIKARIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!….. KANNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( Hikari Kanno enters the ring, coming face to face with Alex Myers, whose face displays clear focus and determination. Hikari slowly backs into her corner, removing her entrance gear. Meanwhile, Alex Myers prepares for the match by warming up. Finally, Hikari finishes preparing and is now ready to begin the match. )
( DING DING DING! )
James Peters: The first Sudden Death Gold Rush Tournament match of the night is officially underway between Alex Myers and Hikari Kanno, who are kicking us off right now!
Rich Russillo: It’s super exciting to see one half of the former tag team champions going head to head with the current tag team champion. We might witness some interesting chemistry between these two tonight!
Persephone: Who the fuck is paying to see these two degenerate cunts in 2024???? Be so for real.
James Peters: Alex hops out of the corner this time, and they are trying to rush straight at Hikari, who moves out of the corner just in time. Alex stops in the way in front of the corner. Alex turns around, and now both slowly begin circling with eyes locked tightly on each other!
Rich Russillo: Alex is able to join in and locks up with Hikari in a collar and elbow tie-up, but then Hikari turns the tables with a waistlock from behind and locks it in tight! Arms wrapped around the waist here, putting Alex where they’re supposed to be!
James Peters: That didn’t last long, with Alex seizing one of Hikari’s arms and twisting it out. Hikari already has it locked in and rolls to the side, kipping back to her feet and twisting Alex by their feet, sending them rolling to the ground!
Rich Russillo: Hikari aims for a kick to the back, but Alex ducks and trips Hikari by one leg, dropping into a quick cover!
Persephone: ONE TWO THREE! DING DING DING!
James Peters: Not yet! Hikari kicks out just before the referee can begin the count! Alex Myers and Hikari Kanno both have a huge goal in mind for this crucial opportunity.
Persephone: CHEATER!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: They’re here to reap what they sow. Alex feels like they haven’t been doing well enough and might as well look to turn things around here in this Sudden Death match. On the other hand, Hikari Kanno is seeking bigger and better opportunities after her loss against Harper Lee at Grand Rampage this year.
Persephone: I have seen enough of this mid shit. #BringLuisBack
James Peters: Especially with the World Championship opportunity on the line, there’s no doubt both of them have a huge desire to win this competition. Alex pops out of there again this time, and both are looking to engage in a collar and elbow tie-up for the second time!
Rich Russillo: But Alex is the one taking advantage this time, quickly seizing Hikari from behind and sending her to the ground with a Waistlock takedown!
James Peters: Hikari turns the tables, sending Alex rolling to the ground with an armdrag instead! Alex rises to their feet as Hikari prepares for a quick movement with a thrust kick!
Rich Russillo: Alex ducks under the boot into a school roll-up that sends Hikari to both knees… Rolling right into a gamengiri, Alex connects with the side of Hikari Kanno’s skull!
James Peters: Alex finally manages to land a hit against their opponent. Despite the pain, Hikari shakes it off and attempts to come back….
Rich Russillo: Alex moves in from behind and eagerly hooks the arms for a Cut Throat Suplex, but Hikari delivers a stiff elbow shot to their chin, sending them tumbling away just before they could complete the maneuver!
James Peters: Hikari follows up with a European Uppercut, connecting with the second one as well…. She charges, aiming to knock Alex down completely, but Alex ducks and sends Hikari Kanno rolling into a backslide pinfall instead! SHE FINDS HER SHOULDERS PINNED DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: KICK OUT AT TWO!
Persephone: Shake my head.
James Peters: Alex might be trying to outsmart her, but Hikari will always find a better way to get out of a harsh situation!
Rich Russillo: Sooner or later, Hikari finds her footing again, jumping to the side and attempting to put both shoulders down. She quickly realizes this and moves her legs out of the way, seizing Alex’s legs for a Prison Lock!
James Peters: Alex manages to send Hikari stumbling away with both feet, allowing them both to roll back to their feet as they run down to land a striking maneuver!
Rich Russillo: Hikari instead sends Alex Myers down to the apron through the ropes! Myers is on the apron now, struggling to find their footing allows Hikari time to quickly pay back what Alex connected with earlier, landing a quick European Uppercut that sends Alex down to both knees on the apron!
James Peters: Hikari sees the opening and backs into the ropes, rebounding… She is caught with an Enzuigiri from the apron, knocking Hikari’s jaw and sending her staggering back to the center of the ring!
Rich Russillo: Alex now seizing from the ropes and looking to drive back into the ring… ROLLING BACK INTO THE RING NOW, LOOKING TO PLANT HIKARI WITH REAL EXISTENCE!
James Peters: ROLLING THUNDER CUTTER THROUGH THE ROPES DOWN AT THE CENTER OF THE RING, TRYING TO TAKE DOWN HIKARI!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI IS ABLE TO CATCH AND HOLD ONTO THEM RIGHT BEFORE THINGS TURN FOR THE WORST FOR HER! SHE NOW HOOKING ALEX UP INSTEAD!
James Peters: SHE MIGHT ALREADY BE SETTING UP FOR BOOK OF THE END RIGHT NOW! HAMMERLOCK BACK SUPLEX INTO MICHINOKU DRIVER II, BUT ALEX IS ABLE TO WRIGGLE OUT OF THE HAMMERLOCK HOLD!-
Rich Russillo: NO! QUICKLY SEIZE HER DOWN INSTEAD INTO A SMALL PACKAGE ROLL UP! ALEX WITH ANOTHER MANEUVER TO STEAL A WIN FROM THIS MATCH ONCE AGAIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
James Peters: KICKED OUT AGAIN BY HIKARI KANNO! Alex Myers is seizing every possible opportunity to advance to the next round of the fatal four-way, while Hikari Kanno remains composed, focused on safeguarding her own spot!
Persephone: Change the Channel! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Rich Russillo: Hikari gets back onto her feet, and Alex charges with a kick, hitting her straight in the gut and attempting to hook her in for a Pedigree!
James Peters: Space Bound could be the endgame here, but Hikari manages to flip Alex over her with them quickly countering with a Sunset Flip Roll-Up maneuver! Alex tries to steal once again!
Rich Russillo: Hikari has learned from the two times Alex has utilized moves against her, now backing to her feet!… THRUST KICK FINALLY CONNECTS PUTTING THEM BACK TO THE GROUND! Alex is stunned, almost collapsing, with an impactful kick rocking their jaw, nearly shattering bone!
James Peters: Hikari proceeds, hooking both arms and dragging their back towards the corner. What could Hikari Kanno be thinking of doing here?… OH GOD!
Rich Russillo: PLANTING! ALEX MYERS IS DRIVEN BACK-FIRST, LANDING UPSIDE DOWN, CRASHING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES FROM HIKARI KANNO’S BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! HIKARI DRAGS THEM OUT AND DROPS DOWN INTO A COVER! COULD THIS BE IT??
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
James Peters: ALEX POWERS OUT AT TWO!
Rich Russillo: Hikari might have been able to land some great offense there, James, but as you can see, Alex knows how this is going to play out.
Persephone: No they don’t.
James Peters: To ensure success, Alex must proceed correctly and lead themselves down the right path. Hikari gains the edge this time, picking up Alex before quickly connecting with another European Uppercut, sending Alex staggering back into the corner!
Rich Russillo: Now Hikari sees the opening, running back to the opposite corner and shooting back from there… BAM! Another European Uppercut through the running movement this time!
James Peters: Alex’s soul almost felt like it was being clapped out of their body, now taken over by Hikari Kanno, who dragged them out of the corner and hooked them from behind… GERMAN SUPLEX DRIVES ALEX MYERS TO THE GROUND!
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers is now feeling a strong offense from the former Specialist Champion. What could the former New Breed champion be doing right now?
James Peters: Putting up a fight, no matter what, is what they have to do at the moment. Alex Myers ends up in the corner after the shot of the uppercut, and now Hikari is running back, possibly looking for another one, but Alex just pops out of the corner, trying to land a leaping Clothesline-
Rich Russillo: ONLY TO GET CAUGHT AT THE CENTER OF THE RING, WITH HIKARI KANNO PULLING A STOP!… LOOKING FOR BRIGHTSTAR!
James Peters: Uranage Slam trying to send Alex Myers plummeting to the ground, but it wasn’t working. Alex Myers cracked the system of the maneuver… OHHH!!!! LEAPING OFF THE URANAGE INTO A DDT COUNTER!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: DDT sent Hikari’s head driving straight to the ground! Alex countered and elaborated on the Dreaming Idol’s dream about her shattering dimension at the moment. Alex backed into the corner!
Persephone: “Wah wah my dream died” do you need a pacifier, bitch?
James Peters: Now climbed up to the top rope! Alex may as well be aiming to deliver the final blow while Hikari still struggles to get up from the ground!… DOCTOR SLEEP FROM THE TOP! DIVING KNEE!
Rich Russillo: THE DIVING KNEE NOT ABLE TO CONNECT AS HIKARI SIDESTEPS, CATCHING ALEX IN THE SAME POSITION!… BRIGHTSTAR AS A SECOND ATTEMPT!
James Peters: ALEX STILL MANAGES TO ESCAPE BY LEAPING OVER AND DOWN ONTO HIKARI’S BACK…. TURNING ALEX IMMEDIATELY INTO CODE RED! SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB INTO A COVER! ALEX GOT HER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI STILL KICKS OUT AT TWO!
James Peters: Alex Myers is employing some great counters, showcasing excellent offensive moves in this match!
Rich Russillo: They seem to have the edge this time Kanno might have trouble dealing with the Cornerstone!
Persephone: Cornerstone means something of great importance… mfer isn’t even half decent, MAKE IT MAKES SENSE!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Alex is now back on their feet and has lifted Hikari Kanno right before they could have moved elsewhere. Alex might be looking for the Space Bound Pedigree again right now! Both arms are hooked! Hikari isn’t going anywher-
Rich Russillo: Hikari just rolled down to the side, freeing herself from there and now she’s back on her feet, completely behind Alex Myers, lifting them off the ground for a German Suplex!…
James Peters: LANDS ON BOTH FEET! Hikari seemed to anticipate something, as Alex just got out safely and now turns back around, right into a Single Legged Dropkick, turning Hikari Kanno’s head around!
Rich Russillo: She drops to both knees, looking to the ground, but Alex Myers is still coming after her!… OH! A STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ONTO THE TOP OF HER NECK!
James Peters: ALEX MYERS HAS JUST MANAGED TO PUT DOWN HIKARI KANNO ONCE MORE, AND HERE’S ANOTHER COVER FROM ALEX MYERS! COULD THAT BE ENOUGH TO SEAL THE FATE?
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP FROM THE GROUND! HIKARI IS STILL IN IT!
James Peters: Hikari Kanno with another kick out as well, and Alex Myers is down here in the ring, still struggling to put her down. How much is it going to take for Alex Myers to eventually defeat Hikari Kanno and head into the Fatal Four Way of this tournament?
Rich Russillo: That’s Hikari Kanno for you; she just never knows how to give up easily, especially with such a huge opportunity on the line. She knew what she had to do at this very moment to earn the win that she deserved.
Persephone: She lost to HARPER LEE of all people and still ASS. Tf? NO SHE DOESN’T DESERVE SHITS, BACK TO THE FUCKING DRAWING BOARD!
Rich Russillo: Hikari is still trying to get back, but Alex Myers still has the advantage in this match.
James Peters: Alex now runs straight back into the corner again and could be waiting for Hikari to fully get back on her feet. Both fighters reach for the ropes, and Alex Myers is running out to end this!
Rich Russillo: SUDDEN TRAUMA! OVERSHOT SLINGBLADE BUT THAT DIDN’T WORK, WITH KANNO JUST SENDING ALEX MYERS FLYING OFF AND HURLING THEMSELVES ONTO THE TOP ROPE, CRASHING INTO THE TOP OF THE RING POST!
James Peters: ALEX STUMBLES BACK FROM THE TURNBUCKLES, WITH HIAKRI KANNO STANDING BY AND PREPARING TO LAUNCH THEM!… KANNO SUPER BUSTER TAKING DOWN ALEX MYERS!
Rich Russillo: GUTWRENCH SITOUT POWERBOMB FOLLOWING UP RIGHT AWAY WITH A COVER! HIAKRI KANNO FINALLY SCORES ONE THIS TIME!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
James Peters: ALEX MYERS POWERS OUT AT TWO!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Just how much effort Hikari Kanno was able to put in, at the same time, Alex Myers not looking to give up anytime soon with how much they have been escaping the count of three over and over again.
Persephone: Fucking hate these stubborn motherfuckers.
James Peters: Alex Myers now having their back painfully hurt, but here is Hikari Kanno coming in aid to put an end to this, Alex Myers not going anywhere and Hikari has it all controlled here.
Rich Russillo: Alleluia may as well be looking to end it all right here! Northern Lights Bomb aimed to plant Alex Myers as Hikari turns Alex Myers upside down, posing for the end of Alex!
James Peters: Alex still wiggling and struggling to not take the move just yet before planting their feet onto the ground and landing behind Hikari…DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX DRIVES HIKARI TO THE GROUND –
Rich Russillo: OH LOOK, HIKARI NOT DOWN AS WELL AND SHE’S ALSO STANDING TALL BEHIND ALEX… HITTING ALEX BACK WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX ON HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: NO! NO! NO! ALEX MYERS FIRED UP! THE GERMAN SUPLEX AT EACH OTHER JUST PUTTING SOME FUEL AND BURNING THE WHOLE ARENA DOWN… BOTH RUNNING IN AND CLASHING WITH EACH OTHER WITH LARIATS AND ALMOST KNOCKING EACH OTHER OUT!…
James Peters: HIKARI UTILIZES THIS MOMENT, RUNNING DOWN TO THE ROPES AND REBOUNDING BACK, BUT ALEX MYERS CATCHES HER WITH A BACKFLIP, STOPPING HER AND FOLLOWING UP WITH A GAMENGIRI KICK, STUNNING HIKARI KANNO!
Rich Russillo: ALEX HAS IT UNDER CONTROL HERE AND IS NOW RUNNING TOWARDS THE ROPES—STRIKING A CHORD WITH THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE, CRASHING INTO ALEX’S JAW, STOPPING THEM BY THE ROPES!
James Peters: HIKARI BACKS INTO THE CORNER IMMEDIATELY AS ALEX WALKS DOWN TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE RING LIKE A ZOMBIE, STILL HOLDING ONTO THEIR JAW. HIKARI POPS OUT!
Rich Russillo: NOW SEEMS TO BE LOOKING FOR THE SECOND KNEE—SPACE BOUND! OH MY GOD, IT CONNECTS!
James Peters: PEDIGREE CAUGHT HER IN THE MIDST OF THE RUN AND NOW ROLLING HER OVER RIGHT INTO A COVER! ALEX MYERS DROPS FOR A PINFALL! WOULD THIS BE IT?!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREE-
James Peters: ALMOST THERE! HIKARI KANNO WITH HER SHOULDER UP AT TWO!
Persephone: OH MY GOD END THIS SHIT ALREADY!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers might be able to catch Hikari Kanno off guard, but that’s still not enough to put Hikari Kanno out of this match just yet. Alex Myers is now heading all the way to the top and may as well be looking to put an end to this right here!
James Peters: Hikari Kanno is down on the ground, cold and still, not moving at all, and Alex Myers is now poised on top. Alex has it all within their grasp, and now flying off the top!… ANGELIC BLESSING! SWANTOM BOMB!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: BOTH KNEES AS ALEX JUST CRASHING RIGHT ONTO THE WRONG SPOT! ALEX MYERS GOT THEIR BACK BROKEN RIGHT IN HALF BY THOSE KNEES THAT JUST CAUGHT THEM OFF GUARD!
James Peters: THEY ARE FINDING THEMSELVES IN SERIOUS TROUBLE RIGHT HERE. ALEX IS ON THEIR FEET AND HOLDING DOWN THEIR BACK… A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE KNOCKS ALEX DOWN!… HOOKS ALEX UP FROM THE GROUND RIGHT INTO BRIGHTSTAR!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: PUTTING THEM BACK DOWN ON THE GROUND! ALEX MYERS HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT!
James Peters: HERE’S A COVER! HIKARI KANNO WITH A HIGH ANGLE URANAGE SLAM TAKING THE LEAD THIS TIME!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: THREEEEEEEEEE!
Persephone: IT’S FINALLY OVER???????
James Peters: NO! THAT’S ONLY TWO! THAT’S TWO!
Persephone: STOP PLAYING WITH ME!!!!!!!!
James Peters: ALEX MYERS KICKS OUT AT THE VERY, VERY LAST SECOND JUST TO PREVENT HIKARI KANNO FROM WINNING THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: CHANCES ARE SLIM RIGHT HERE, NO MATTER WHAT. HIKARI KANNO HAS THE EDGE!
James Peters: SHE MAY AS WELL BE ABLE TO WRITE AN END TO THIS RIGHT NOW! ALEX MYERS HAS BEEN PICKED UP TO THEIR KNEES AGAIN WITH HIKARI FINDING HER WAY BACK ON TOP AND NOW RUNNING BACK TO THE ROPES! ALEX IS STILL SEEING STARS!…
Rich Russillo: RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE PURELY TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO!
James Peters: ALEX JUST ABLE TO DUCK OUT OF HARM’S WAY AND RISING BACK TO THEIR FEET… DROPKICK TO THE LEGS, HIKARI KANNO DOWN TO BOTH KNEES!…
Rich Russillo: ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM THE SIDE ALMOST PUTTING THE BRUNT OF IT ON HIKARI’S SKULL FOLLOWING UP WITH A SUPERKICK, KNOCKING HIKARI BACK AWAY!
James Peters: ALEXCHARGES IN AND PICKS HIKARI BACK UP FROM THE GROUND TO FOLLOW BY!… FALCON ARROW PLANTS HIKARI AT THE CENTER OF THE RING!… OHHH!
Rich Russillo: STANDING TALL TO THEIR FEET AND CONTINUALLY ASSAULTING WITH THE STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! ALEX MYERS FALLS INTO THE COVER! WILL THIS FINALLY BE IT AFTER SO MUCH PAIN AND EFFORT PUT THROUGH?
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!-
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD, HIKARI KICKS OUT!
James Peters: A KICK OUT AGAIN????? HOW IS HIKARI STILL IN THIS?!
Persephone: THIS IS SUPER IRRITATING!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: ALEX MYERS, AFTER SO MANY MOVES, PUTTING IN ALL THAT EFFORT TO SET THIS UP RIGHT NOW! ALEX MYERS GETTING HIKARI KANNO BACK UP!
James Peters: THEY ARE SETTING HER UP FOR THE FINISH! ALEX MYERS IS NOW GOING FOR FINAL SYMPHONY TO HIT ONE MORE FINAL NOTE IN THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI JUST ABLE TO WRIGGLE OUT AT THE LAST SECOND AND PUSH ALEX BACK INTO THE CORNER. ALEX USES THIS MOMENT TO FLIP OUT AND HITS HER WITH WE DON’T HAVE MANY DAYS!— DOUBLE BACK HANDSPRING INTO DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!
James Peters OHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! A COUNTER! A COUNTER!
Rich Russillo: A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE CATCHES ALEX RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLIP, SENDING ALEX AUTOMATICALLY DROPPING TO BOTH KNEES!… DREAMER TILL THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: ONE LAST BRUTAL BICYCLE KNEE TO THE BACK OF THEIR HEAD! ALEX MYERS IS FINISHED! HIKARI KANNO WITH A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
( DING DING DING! )
(‘Dream In Drive’ begins to blast through the speakers once again as Hikari Kanno is seen pulling herself away from Alex Myers and getting back up to her feet. She has a smirk on her face as the referee makes their way over and raises her hand in victory. From there, she then begins to celebrate the victory that she got here tonight.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner and advancing in the Sudden Death Gold Rush Tournament… HIKARI KANNO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Formidable fight put up by one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, but in the end, it was Hikari Kanno who managed to get her hand raised high when it was all said and done. She came out here with a mission and in doing so she got a huge win against one of the Champions of this brand.
James Peters: Not only that, she gets herself one step closer to the EAW World Championship, a goal that I’m sure she’s been waiting quite a long time for. If she can beat everyone else participating in this tournament with her, then I am certain it will not be long before we see quite an emphatic statement made by the former Hardcore Champion. Congratulations to Hikari!
(Hikari is then seen rolling out of the ring as she makes her way up the ramp and toward the backstage area. The last shot seen is her leaving Alex Myers to their lonesome inside of the ring, as they begin to recover and look very disappointed with what went down as they cope with the loss. It’s then that Sunday Night Voltage fades to a brief commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for Archive of Our Own featuring EAW World Heavyweight Champion Myles and Andre Walker.)
(Sunday Night Voltage then returns from commercial break to see Alex Myers still situated in the ring, but not alone, as this time Ruler is seen inside of the ring as well. NICHOLISM is seen regrouping as the crowd cheers loudly for them.)
Rich Russillo: Well it has certainly been a tumultuous couple of weeks for the Unified Tag Team Champions. After a successful defense against Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel of British Invasion, they were greeted by a familiar foe looming on the horizon, as The Jaded Hearts returned and made it known that they were coming back for their titles. Kassidy and Sienna made a match official between the two teams for Fighting Spirit, with British Invasion preemptively banned from ringside in the process.
James Peters: But that’s not all, because as we saw on Dynasty it was The Jaded Hearts’ first match back as a team against Milli Banks and Rory Slate, and while Kassidy and Sienna got the win, they were greeted by Alex Myers, who rushed out to the ring and tried to orchestrate an attack against them. Even though it didn’t go exactly as planned at first, Ruler came out to even the odds as they laid the former Champions out before leaving the ring, having sent a message.
Persephone: Well the way you put it that sounds kinda stupid. But whatever, they got the upper hand, blah blah blah, now they have something to say, let’s pick up the pace.
Rich Russillo: But we can’t ignore what happened today either. With Alex Myers unsuccessful in advancing in the Sudden Death Gold Rush tournament as we saw earlier before the break, Ruler found himself coming up short against the Universal Women’s Champion Minerva,
James Peters: Certainly a hard pill to swallow but it doesn’t seem like NICHOLISM is all too affected by it right now. As they seem to have some thoughts on their mind right now.
(Alex and Ruler both nod their heads as they make their way over and take microphones from the ringside area. Then, making their way back toward the center of the ring, they begin to speak from there.)
Alex Myers: While tonight was a rough patch, it’s hardly a prelude for our future. The Sudden Death Gold Rush is already in our rearview mirror, and right now I want to talk about what truly matters, and that is these Unified Tag Team Championships. I hope last week was a message sent personally to Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade of The Jaded Hearts. We said from the beginning that we were absolutely not going to be pushovers. That we weren’t just going to stand around and allow them and British Invasion to have their petty rivalry against one another at our expense. This title means something in this company, these Unified Tag Team Championships symbolize that we are at the very top of the totem pole in terms of competition here in the tag team division. We are not going to back down for a second, especially in the face of tough competition, because we have established from the beginning that this is not who we are. I understand that we are not going to be looked at as formidable opponents and that people are naturally going to overlook us and disrespect us despite everything that we have done in this company since we entered. But I promise that soon enough, that is going to change. Soon enough people are going to understand that we are not playing around anymore. If a fight is what you really want then a fight is what you’re going to get, and when we beat The Jaed Hearts, presumably the greatest tag team in all of EAW, at Fighting Spirit, it is going to give myself and Hunter the utmost satisfaction knowing that yet another statement has been made, and this time it’s not going to be one that you can just ignore. It’s going to be one that you’re going to have to respect.
Ruler: We were never, ever, going to be stepping stones in the way of The Jaded Hearts and their legacy nor British Invasion’s either. I thought that was established from the beginning but it’s clear that’s not the case. It’s clear that, as Alexis said, more lessons are going to have to be dealt with at the hands of NICHOLISM, and we’re going to have to continue getting past every single person they put in front of us in order for them to truly understand. It’s what we’ve done since the beginning, ever since NICHOLISM was formed, we have done nothing but work tirelessly in order to get to the position where we are now, where we have the right to call ourselves Unified Tag Team Champions. Something that we’ve stated so many times before is that we’re not just going to let up on that. We’re not just going to give up because the better team decided they wanted to go ahead and take these from us like they have the right to. No, we are going to stand our ground and we are not going to go down without a fight. We have been waiting a very long time to hold these Championships, and everyone that we have faced and beaten is a testament to the type of team that we are. There is absolutely nobody like NICHOLISM, and no matter how hard you try, that is something that you’re just not going to be able to replicate. Hit us with everything that you have, but we’ve proven to be resilient before, and this time at Fighting Spirit is not going to be any different.
Alex Myers: Because we are going to make sure that the message is heard loud and clear that we’re going to be Tag Champions for a long time. And that’s not something that you have to like, but something that you have to respect.
(Alex and Ruler let their words sink in as the crowd continues to cheer loudly for the Unified Tag Team Champions right now. But that’s not heard for very long, as overtaking that… is the sound of ‘True Love’ by CFO$ blasting through the arena speakers.)
Persephone: Welp, there’s no going back now. We’re going to hear a borefest between four very incompetent people.
(The camera goes over to Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade of The Jaded Hearts, who are both seen making their way out of the ring. Instead of having the same smug confidence that they usually possess, the look on their faces is deadly serious as they are seen making their way down the ramp and toward the Tag Champions from there.)
Rich Russillo: Well we should’ve seen this coming, The Jaded Hearts are making their way out to the ring and it seems like they have some thoughts on what happened on Dynasty. I don’t think they personally take the disrespect and by the looks on their faces, they are keen on making Alex and Ruler realize that for certain.
James Peters: If there’s one thing that The Jaded Hearts are going to do it’s make a statement, which has been something that they’ve done for years whether that be as a team or separately. If they’re going to make it known that they’re going to take back their Tag Team Championships, then they’re going to do so in an emphatic way. That much I know for certain.
(Kassidy and Sienna make their way into the ring as they walk past Alex and Ruler. ‘True Love’ is heard coming to a close and as The Jaded Hearts reach out for a microphone…)
Rich Russillo: WAIT! NO! IT WAS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE! KASSIDY AND SIENNA TURN AROUND BEFORE BLINDSIDING THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! NICHOLISM IS TAKEN DOWN TO THE GROUND AS THE JADED HEARTS START TO STOMP THEM DOWN!
James Peters: WE KNEW THAT THE JADED HEARTS WEREN’T JUST GOING TO LET WHAT HAPPENED ON DYNASTY GO SO EASILY! AND NOW THEY’RE TAKING ACTION AND MAKING SURE THAT THEY PAY THEM BACK FOR WHAT HAPPENED! KASSIDY GRABS A HOLD OF ALEX AND BRINGS THEM UP TO AN ELEVATED POSITION WHILE SIENNA DOES THE SAME AND YANKS UP RULER AS WELL!
Rich Russillo: ‘PAINFULLY EVER AFTER’ TO ALEX WHILE RULER IS HIT WITH ‘RDG’! KASSIDY LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH THE CURB STOMP WHILE SIENNA FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH THE BRIDGING FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX! IT’S THE JADED HEARTS WHO STAND TALL HERE TONIGHT AND THEY LOOK LIKE THEY AREN’T DONE WITH WHAT THEY HAVE IN MIND!
(Kassidy gets back up to her feet while Sienna does the same, both scooping down and reaching for the microphones that were dropped by the now-unconscious NICHOLISM thanks to the attack that they sustained. It isn’t long before they begin to speak.)
Kassidy Heart: Now that we’re “even”… I guess it’s time to tell you what you already know and how you’re gunna lose those titles at Fighting Spirit. 🤷
Sienna Jade: Time is of the essence, boys, and you have to understand that we work efficiently. Even though we were taken out of the equation for some time, it doesn’t change the fact that the moment we came back there was going to be one thing and one thing only that we went for and that was the Unified Tag Team Championships that we never should have lost.
Kassidy Heart: You didn’t have what it took to beat The Jaded Hearts back at Operation: Doomsday, even though certain people want to say that they had the match won, but agree to disagree I guess. Since then absolutely nothing has changed, and you’re not going to beat us now. So how about we stop kidding ourselves and be fucking serious for a moment. Because there is no amount of bitching and moaning that the two of you can do that will help you escape from the inevitable, how about you complain about that?
Sienna Jade: At Fighting Spirit, we end this once and for all. This won’t end with some sort of fairytale conclusion where the two of you overcome the odds and end up on top, no, you’re going to lose, and we are going to take back the Unified Tag Team Championships. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll stop delaying the inevitable.
(Kassidy and Sienna drop their microphones down to the ground as ‘True Love’ begins to blast through the speakers once more. The Jaded Hearts are seen standing above NICHOLISM as the crowd gives a loud reaction to this.)
Rich Russillo: A demanding statement made tonight by the challengers heading into Fighting Spirit, as they seem adamant on saying that they never should’ve lost those titles in the first place, but regardless they’re going to take it back and they’re going to take it back in two week’s time.
James Peters: For as good as The Jaded Hearts are, they’re going to have to take into account hat NICHOLISM has proven they can hang in the ring with them. Not only do they stand a chance, but no matter what happens, they have beaten them before and got the one up on them. While that leaves a bad taste in the mouth of Kassidy and Sienna, that certainly is something that NICHOLISM can hang their hats on.
Persephone: Yeah, yeah, they’re stupid. We get that they made a horrible mistake and the experienced veterans are going to beat the shit out of them, whatever. All I know is that I will not be watching what happens at Fighting Spirit, it’s going to be boring. Can we move on now?
Rich Russillo: Why not have some positivity-
Persephone: SHUT UP!
(Kassidy and Sienna are seen leaving the ring as they make their way up the ramp, the last shot seen is them turning around and looking at a recovering Alex Myers and Ruler inside of the ring before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for airplane food featuring Ronan Malosi.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a panaround shot of the Vivint Arena as the sounds of ‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ by Olivia Rodrigo begin to play up. The crowd boos ferociously as the camera goes over to show La Familia’s Brianna Hill as she makes her way out from the backstage area. She has the biggest smile in the world on her face as she looks around at the overwhelming reaction that she’s getting. It warms her heart to see such a response like this as she makes her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ‘EL ALMA DE LA FAMILIA’… BRIANNA HILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Brianna Hill has, I’m sure, had a stellar weekend after what went down on Saturday Night Showdown. She faced Ashlynn Quinn for a chance to contend for KASAI’s Specialists Championship, and she ended up coming out on top when it was all said and done. I could only imagine how much of a gratifying win it must’ve been for her.
James Peters: This isn’t her first runaround with the Specialists Championship either. The last time she fought for it was against Bea Valentine and Mia Santoro, and although she didn’t come out on top, it’s clear that hasn’t deterred her one bit. She’s out on the hunt and, who knows, this time might be her time to finally become a Champion in this company.
Persephone: Take a shot every time a La Familia member has faced the Specialists Champion and take a shot every time a La Familia member loses to the Specialists Champion. You killed the woman (Valerie Hellstorm), but not the idea (Brianna Hill).
(Brianna makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron, entering through the ropes as she quickly spreads her arms out to the boos of the crowd, trash-talking distinctively to anyone that can hear. She then makes her way over to grab a microphone from the ringside area while ‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ then, from there, comes to a close. She takes one more good look around before beginning to speak.)
Brianna Hill: I don’t know why there was any sort of speculation on who would be facing the Specialists Champion next, because I knew from the moment the match on Saturday Night Showdown was announced that it would be mine for the taking. That it was practically an opportunity that was placed right in the palm of my hand and it was up to me to bring it home. Beating someone like Ashlynn Quinn is practically an inevitability, and I don’t know why anyone questioned in the first place if she would even have a chance against me. Simply put, she does not, will not, and never will and she’s going to have to accept that. Now I stand before you today not just as the next contender for the Specialists Championship, but the next Champion in its entirety because I don’t imagine a world where I lose to KASAI either. Such a charity case of a Champion, the fact that she was practically handed that title too I guess means that we’re one and the same. But that also gives me a number of reasons as to why I am better than her. I don’t believe her to be a good Champion, and I don’t think she has what it takes nor do I believe she knows that. There are only a select few people in this company who are truly fit to wave that banner even though others so claim to on the otherhand, and one of them is me.
(Brianna smirks at this as the crowd showers down an overwhelmingly negative reaction at her, obviously disagreeing with what she has to say on that topic.)
Brianna Hill: I’m going to do what’s right and what’s right is making sure that this title comes home. I’m not just walking into that match fighting for myself, but I’m fighting for La Familia as well, and one way or another I’m going to make sure that I bring it to them as well. The last time that I had a match for the Specialists Championship I lost and it wasn’t entirely my fault, but it was because I had that deadbeat Mia Santoro weighing me down that cost me the entire thing. But now in a one-on-one situation, there is absolutely zero doubt in my mind that I’m going to do what I didn’t do before and redeem myself in unspeakable ways. Your first Championship in this company is the most meaningful one, and certain people don’t even get to that position to begin with. It is crucial that you make the most out of it and that is what I’m going to do. I’ve fought long and hard and it has been for the Specialists Championship, and now I’m not going to let go. I’m not going to give in for a second and if KASAI thinks she has an easy defense on her hands then she has a whole other thing coming to her. She doesn’t know what’s coming, but she’s going to find out real soon because she didn’t just meet anyone in that ring, no, she just met her worst nightmare. I am nothing like Bea Valentine, and while you think that’s a plus, I think that means hell for not only you but your newly won title. That’s a promise.
(Brianna pauses for a moment, lowering her microphone down and letting her words sink in. She takes a moment to embrace the reaction that she’s getting from the crowd here tonight, but before she can continue to speak… ‘Bad Girls’ by M.I.A. hits through the speakers.)
Persephone: Well even though the idea is out here, here comes the woman. Lord this is about to be absolutely awful.
(The camera then goes over to show Valerie Hellstorm as she is seen storming out from the backstage area and toward the stage. She doesn’t have the happiest expression on her face and seeing as she’s interrupted Brianna, what she had to say seems to have made matters worse for her after a tumultuous couple of weeks. She eyes the ring as, from there, she begins to make her way down the ramp with a purpose.)
Rich Russillo: Well this is certainly interesting, it seems like Valerie Hellstorm has taken some offense to what Brianna has said. We know that she just got off a crushing loss against Roberto De La Rosa for the Hardcore Championship at Grand Rampage, and the reason she let La Familia was something that she made very certain. Perhaps this all pertains to that?
James Peters: By the look on Brianna’s face, she doesn’t seem to be very happy that she’s here right now, and for good reason. She stated that she’s relieved all this drama with her and La Familia was over, but it seems like Valerie is coming out to reignite it all over again as she makes her way into the ring. It’s certainly going to be interesting to hear what she has to say.
(Valerie makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron, entering the ring as she immediately makes her way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area. ‘Bad Girls’ begins to come to a close as she wastes no time getting close to Brianna, a pissed-off expression on her face as she begins to speak.)
Valerie Hellstorm: Really? Are we fucking serious right now? How did YOU of all people get a Specialists Championship opportunity? How did anyone allow you even the chance to contend for that title? Let’s make one thing clear, Brianna, you don’t deserve that at all. You don’t deserve to face KASAI, shit, you don’t deserve to be anywhere near a Championship in the first place. You know what you did, and for that, you and the rest of your group deserve to fucking suffer, not thrive. La Familia could’ve got the Specialists Championship a lot earlier, but what happened? That’s right, right when I was about to win it for you guys I had it taken away from me because of bullshit shenanigans. You and Roberto couldn’t give me a straight answer on that, you couldn’t seem to explain to me why you didn’t come out that night and help me because if you did you knew that it would’ve gone down differently. That is not your match to win, and it absolutely baffles me that you’re even being put into this position right now knowing what could’ve been. Everyone keeps saying that I had something special with La Familia but maybe if that was the case I wouldn’t be looking back on it with so much regret now. I wouldn’t be thinking back on all those times with such negative thoughts as I ponder on all the hypotheticals that could’ve been. None of this is my fault, this is all your fault, and at some point, you’re going to have to stand here and take accountability for it.
(Valerie has a look of disappointment on her face as she begins to pace back and forth, continuing to speak.)
Valerie Hellstorm: I’m going to do what La Familia could never do for me and be honest with you, I find it only fitting considering that I was the one who helped you out of your rut and got you into that group in the first place. You are absolutely not good enough to win the Specialists Championship on your own. I know you think that you’re going to push this narrative where you believe that you’re going to do what I couldn’t, but we both know that you are absolutely nowhere close to the standard that is needed to be a Champion. Now me? I am, and I can prove that if I was given an opportunity at the Specialists Championship myself, but it’s clear that people’s interest is somewhere else, including people like you. Just like La Familia wasn’t there for me, they’re not going to be there for you either. They’re going to leave you to rot when you need it the most and the only thing that you’re going to be able to do is point the accusatory finger toward them, because believe me, it’s not going to be your fault. Maybe then you’ll see exactly what I was getting on about, but I am not going to back down from being shamelessly me. For standing up for what was right. That’s all that matters in my mind.
(Brianna is obviously not taking what Valerie has to say very seriously. She shakes her head as she looks to respond.)
Brianna Hill: I think the last thing I wanted was for you to come out here and spew the same old anti-La Familia propaganda like you’re actually doing something. Let’s make one thing clear, just because you are simply incapable of coming out on top on your own, just like you were when you faced Bea at Shock Value for the Specialists Championship, doesn’t mean that you have to project your own insecurities out on others. That doesn’t mean that all of a sudden I’m going to follow in your footsteps because you’d be absolutely wrong to believe that. The last thing that I need to hear is that I’m incapable of winning the Specialists Championship myself just because you were because that could not be further from the truth. I’ve had enough of you, and La Familia should’ve put you in the rearview mirror after you got humbled by Roberto exactly like everyone expected you to. But it seems like you came right back, it seems like you couldn’t quite settle for that and while I admire the persistence, it’s certainly not going to do you well. I’m warning you right now, if you want to keep getting in the way then things are only going to end up getting worse for you and you know it.
Valerie Hellstorm: You don’t deserve this opportunity, Brianna, and just because I lost doesn’t mean I all of a sudden have no reason to be convincing in what I say. I know from experience, you saw it firsthand considering you chose not to come out and help me when I needed it the most. You want to say all of this about me and whatnot, but just know, I have never steered you wrong. Throw all the threats in the world out there, but Roberto didn’t kill me at Grand Rampage, and the rest of you certainly aren’t going to either.
(Brianna is clearly at her wit’s end about all of this as she rubs her temple before looking at Valerie.)
Brianna Hill: You know what, you’re right.
Valerie Hellstorm: What do you mean-
Rich Russillo: BRIANNA GOES UNDER AND TAKES VALERIE DOWN TO THE GROUND, AND IMMEDIATELY SHE WASTES ZERO TIME BEGINNING TO SEND REPEATED STRIKES DOWN ON HER HEAD! VALERIE IS TAKEN BY SURPRISE THANKS TO THIS AND IS DOING EVERYTHING THAT SHE CAN TO FEND IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Persephone: Oh boy, a fight.
James Peters: BUT VALERIE IS FIGHTING BACK AS SHE ROLLS BRIANNA OVER AND GETS THE UPPER HAND BEFORE SENDING SOME STRIKES OF HER OWN TOWARD HER! THE TWO OF THEM ARE ABSOLUTELY TEEING OFF ON ONE ANOTHER AS THEY’RE ROLLING AROUND ON THE CANVAS, TRYING TO TEAR EACH OTHER APART!
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK! SECURITY IS RUSHING DOWN TO THE RING! THEY’RE LOOKING TO STOP THIS FROM ESCALATING ANY FURTHER!
(Security rips Valerie off of Brianna while also getting Brianna back up and holding her back. Both of them are being escorted to different places as they continue to shout verbal jabs and curse up a storm toward one another. The chaotic scene is the last shot shown before Sunday Night Voltage begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(A commercial airs for Cinco De Mayo featuring the entire EAW roster celebrating at the carne asada.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage is still heard blaring throughout the speakers, with Drake King making his way out from the back & standing at the entrance ramp with a confident smirk on his face. Drake extends his arms outward with his grin remaining plastered over his face, visibly excited to be back in full force after the persona he has donned for the last two months. The crowd continued to let their reactions be heard as he would proceed to walk down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Residing from the Dead Sea, Israel; weighing in at 220 pounds… HE IS GOD, DRAAAAAAKE, KING!!!
Persephone: Welp. Welcome back, asshole.
James Peters: Welcome back indeed, Drake King is back in full force as the days of Gary Daniels are truly no more. And this is quite the match for Drake to come back to, as he’s taking on the irate doctor who is looking to capitalize on the opportunity before her tonight! This should be one hell of a battle between two renowned elitists in EAW, that much is for certain.
Rich Russillo: Of course, we do expect for this match to scorch the arena, but are we really going to undermine how Drake was who he was, and nearly won Grand Rampage doing so! We could’ve seen Gary Daniels as the Grand Rampage Winner! Well, I suppose Drake King was gonna arise from the ashes somehow, and he has his own opportunity to make good tonight against the doctor.
(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits to the immense reaction of the audience, as Dr. Bethany Blue makes her way out to the ramp with the chorus of incredible boos following her. Not a single glance is made to anyone in the crowd as her expression remains serious. Bethany remains much colder in her demeanor, shown through the frustration she’s felt over the past season. she pays no mind to their reactions with her focus is very apparent, and makes her way down the ramp while looking ahead to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! From Miami, Florida! Weighing in at 125 pounds, DR. BETHANYYYYYYY BLUE!!!
Persephone: Lighten up, damn.
James Peters: May prove difficult for Bethany, as this may be her last shot at ensuring that she has a major position on Pain for Pride, which is something not to take lightly for any elitist that’s looking to have an incredible showing. Tonight cannot be another case of coming so close only to falter, Bethany needs to win tonight despite the immense obstacle that Drake King has always been.
Rich Russillo: Bethany is one hell of a force to be reckoned with in her own right, an accomplished competitor who is hungrier than ever to be placed on a pedestal she feels more than capable of upholding. Whether she makes herself come closer to that reality will be determined tonight against Drake, who is also looking to bounce back from a Grand Rampage defeat…
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! Drake King and Dr. Bethany Blue staring at each other both are amped up and ready. It’s somewhat of a weird sight to see in a way, did you think we would be getting this match even 2 weeks ago? Not really, no! But that is the beauty of what can happen in EAW, anything can turn on a dime, and we have Drake King back! Gary Daniels had his fun, but the real Drake King is back. But when you have a monumental match, a match of this caliber. It only furthermore proceeds to establish the level that it is own! Dr. Bethany Blue is going to be aggressive with her approach in this match, and we can already see that, as she comes out and immediately gets Drake King in a waist lock! You can sense her intensity early on in this match, as it has hefty implications. On a plethora of things, this is high impact, high velocity, high voltage—
Persephone: Oh shut the hell up, that’s corny as fuck!
Rich Russillo: Bethany has Drake in the waist lock, as you can see discomfort in Drake King. Is there admittedly some… “Ring rust”? The mind of Drake King has taken a hiatus, accordingly, and he really has not had time to fully wrestle and usher in what he does best, he has to find a tempo, AND THAT MAY NOT COME EASY AS BETHANY LIFTS DRAKE UP, LOOKING FOR A TIGER SUPLEX!!! BUT DRAKE KING IS KEEPING A FIGHTING CHANCE, AS HE DENIES HER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE TIGER SUPLEX! Bethany Blue, as you stated James, is looking to compete at a quick tempo, but she may need to start pacing herself better, because she is sliding herself out of rhythm, and furthermore, dangering herself, as Drake King manages to get her into a wrist lock!
James Peters: These are two of the best that Voltage has on the roster, you could probably go and compare each person they have faced in that ring. And I guarantee they’ve probably practically beaten each person once or twice. This was anticipated, a slow and methodical pace to start this match, as Drake King has a discomforted Bethany in the wrist lock, working his way around… AS HE NAILS BETHANY BLUE IN THE FACE WITH AN ENZUIGIRI!!!! Drake King getting a huge shot early! As you can see Bethany holding herself, as she looks at Drake King across the mat. She has to watch the moves that she makes from this point forward, already having herself in a tough situation.
Rich Russillo: Bethany Blue is pacing herself now, as she rises back up to her feet, and she immediately goes back towards Drake King again– AND HITS HIM WITH A HUGE FOREARM TO THE FACE! Using the momentum as she rose to her feet against the swing! Drake King held his nose after the forearm, as he reached back… AND TRIED TO HIT BETHANY WITH A SUPERKICK! BUT INTERCEPTED BY BETHANY, AS SHE CAUGHT HIS BOOT JUST BEFORE IT COULD COME SAILING IN! And Drake King realizes the issue as it sails in. He is staring at her with a wide eyed expression! AND HE WOULD TRY TO HIT HER WITH AN ENZUIGIRI AGAIN TO SAVE AND MAKE UP FOR HIS MISTAKE–
James Peters: BUT BETHANY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS DRAKE KING EATS NOTHING BUT AIR AND GOES DOWN! A miscommunication with the instincts from Drake King lead to him rising back up to his feet using assist from the ropes, and Bethany Blue seeks out her opportunities, AS THE DOCTOR HITS DRAKE KING WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO THE KNEE!!! Drake King falls down, as Bethany is now making that knee of Drake King a target, as she figures the more she buffers down on that the better for him! You can see the pain in Drake King’s face as he went down, the pain and agony, he’ll need some ice on that in the morning!
Persephone: How much longer till this match is over??
Rich Russillo: Judging by the skill of the two wrestling in this ring currently, it will be a long one. Making the knee that target of interest, Dr. Bethany yanks Drake King to the middle of the ring. Bethany has drake in the middle of the ring now, taking steps back as she finds that perfect amount of social distancing. Drake King slowly rises up to his knees, as Bethany charges towards him– AND NAILS HIM ACROSS THE FACE WITH THAT RUNNING KNEE LIFT, AND DRAKE KING GOES DOWN TO THE GROUND! Bethany Blue has caught all sorts of fire and momentum early on in this match, but last week! You can remember how much stress she was in. She stated her issues and faults, and this is her act of fixing them! As she is looking to go for the cover here!
ONEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOO—
James Peters: DRAKE KING GOT THE SHOULDER UP! It was a fast attempt by Bethany Blue, and maybe it was more to establish a message towards Drake King… Maybe it is more so a “Hey. I’m gonna take every chance I can to beat you, when you’re down.” The doctor is playing mind games, but now, she has to start kicking things into second gear. As she gets Drake King up, looking to slowly lift him off the ground, as Bethany is showing a vast amount of strength here, AS SHE TRIES TO HIT DRAKE KING WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM! BUT NO! DRAKE MANAGES TO LAND ON HIS FEET BEHIND DR. BETHANY, UNBEKNOWNST TO HER, AS SHE TURNS AROUND– INTO A KICK TO THE GUT FROM DRAKE KING, AS HE QUICKLY GETS HER UP INTO A FALCONS ARROW! WITH THE LEG HOOKED, COULD DRAKE KING TAKE IT RIGHT HERE!!!
ONEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOO—
Persephone: This match is no closer to being over, sadly.
Rich Russillo: BUT BETHANY BLUE SAVES HERSELF IN JUST THE QUICKEST OF TIME! It could have gotten very nasty for her right there, and hey it did get nasty as she isn’t really swimming in blue waters right now. All it takes is one chance for Drake King, and it can go from immediately good to bad when you aren’t careful. Drake King is now in control of this match, and it will be a tough fight for Bethany to find herself back inserted, but it is under my belief that she can get there. She was controlling this in the early going, and succumbed to just that one crucial mistake!
James Peters: Drake King however has an opportunity to follow up on that, as he grabs the arm of Bethany and slowly brings her up to her feet– AND HE GOES TO HIT HER WITH A RIPCORD KNEE! BUT BETHANY AVOIDS IT, AND GOES UNDER THE KNEE OF DRAKE KING, WHO ROLLS FORWARD WITH HIS MOMENTUM!! BETHANY TURNS AROUND AS DRAKE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, INTO A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE THAT TAKES BETHANY DOWN!
Rich Russillo: WOW! Drake King missed Bethany the first time, but that just so happened to be a common case of… “If at first you don’t succeed, try again”!!! And that is what Drake King did. And now it’s going from bad to worse for poor Bethany Blue, and now the question begs. Where does Drake King go from here? He has Bethany down, do you take the time to recuperate or do you dig deeper into your bag, and go for that extra damage that will benefit you in the long run? I say you go for that extra damage.
James Peters: No telling how much that will truly help you, and it seems as if Drake King could practically hear me over here on commentary, as he wants to double down the damage that he is doing on Bethany, as he walks over looking to hit her– WITH A MASSIVE POWERBOMB! As he sets her up…this could be really bad for the doctor, BUT BETHANY IS FIGHTING WITH PUNCHES, ANY PUNCH THAT SHE CAN POSSIBLY THROW TO MAKE DRAKE KING HAVE TO SIT HER BACK DOWN!
Rich Russillo: Drake King is hanging on tight, but that refusal from Bethany is outweighing anything he can do right now, as she continues to pummel in with the punches, as his ability to hold onto her no longer becomes eligible and he has to put Bethany down! Bethany is once again safely on her feet and in a more comfortable position to display her craft, as she continues to apply pressure onto Drake King with the punches, securing him in tough enough of a position– BEFORE HITTING DRAKE KING WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! WOW! DR. BETHANY BLUE COMPLETELY TURNED THAT A AROUND INTO HER FAVOR, THAT WAS HUGE FROM DR. BETHANY BLUE, AND SHE GOES FOR THE COVER RIGHT HERE THIS MAY BE IT FOR HER TO PICK UP THE WIN!!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOO!!!
THREEE—
Persephone: No it was not. Kill me already.
James Peters: A huge moment there for Bethany to put Drake away, but this wouldn’t be meant to be the case Drake King found a way! This match has all of the implications possible for what could be a secured Pain for Pride bout, and I’m sure Bethany is desperate for ensuring that she has a clear path ahead to the event! Drake takes it upon himself to hold onto the ropes, able to bring himself up as Bethany’s also moving herself back up to her own feet and sees that Drake is vulnerable for the time being! Bethany RUSHES TOWARD DRAKE WITH A RUNNING KNEE—
Rich Russillo: DRAKE SIDE STEPS & BETHANY STOPS HERSELF! Bethany holds onto the ropes as she prevents a collision with said ropes, now turning herself around here—BUT DRAKE WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT SENDS BETHANY OVER THE TOP ROPE! Now Bethany is situated right onto the apron here, as she’s able to hold onto the ropes while being met with the receiving end of the clothesline!! Drake decides to follow suit shortly after, moving through the ropes as he’s now on the same apron that Bethany is! This can go very poorly for either elitist here if they aren’t careful with their positioning!
James Peters: Drake sees Bethany is struggling here, and he doesn’t allow the doctor to have breathing here as he’s RUSHING TOWARD BETHANY HIMSELF.. BETHANY WITH A BOOT TO DRAKE’S MIDSECTION! Bethany is able to keep Drake at bay as she now brings herself back up to her own two feet! Drake doesn’t remain backed away for long though, SENDING A SWIFT FOREARM RIGHT ACROSS BETHANY’S TEMPLE FOR GOOD MEASURE! Bethany is rocked for the time being, BUT SHE SENDS A FOREARM OF HER OWN ACROSS DRAKE’S TEMPLE AS WELL!! NOW THEY’RE TRADING FOREARMS!!!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE! BETHANY! DRAKE! BETHANY! THEY’RE DOING EVERYTHING THAT THEY POSSIBLY CAN HERE! BOTH OF THESE IMMEASURABLY ACCOMPLISHED ELITISTS ARE DOING ALL THAT THEY CAN TO ASSURE THEY HAVE THE ADVANTAGE!! BETHANY AIMS FOR A FOREARM—DRAKE WITH AN ENZIGURI STAGGERS BETHANY GREATLY!!! Now Drake decides to step back for a moment… AS HE AIMS FOR A SUPERKICK—
James Peters: A STIFF ELBOW FROM BETHANY KEEPS DRAKE AT BAY!!!! DRAKE IS ROCKED!!! BETHANY NOW HAS AN OPPORTUNITY OF HER OWN HERE WHILE DRAKE IS VULNERABLE! SHE TAKES THE TIME TO SHAKE OFF THE COBWEBS FROM THE ENZIGURI… NOW LOOKING TO HOIST DRAKE FROM OFF THE APRON!!! SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE ‘GRADE C2’ FROM THE DAMN APRON, DRAKE’S IN TROUBLE!!!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE SQUIRMS FREE!!! HE LANDS ON HIS FEET AS HE DOES SO, AND IS ABLE TO HOIST BETHANY FROM OFF THE APRON AS SHE’S OVER HER SHOULDERS!!!! DRAKE MAKES THE DESPERATE RUN WITH BETHANY… AND LAUNCHES HER OFF AS SHE’S POWERBOMBED INTO THE BARRICADE!!! JESUS CHRIST!! Drake takes advantage in an incredible way as the powerbomb is a glimmering success for him, Bethany is down at ringside while having a difficult time trying to recover!!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Persephone: Leave it to the referee to count, maybe this’ll speed up the match!
James Peters: Drake does need to be mindful of the referee’s count, but he seems far more attentive of assuring that Bethany doesn’t have any chance of rebounding here… which is exactly why he remains on the prowl while Bethany is crawling! Drake sends a swift KICK right across the abdomen of Bethany, the doctor feeling every bit of that kick as she’s groaning in pain all the while! Drake moves into a crouched position now, situating himself beside Bethany as he’s sending repeated strikes right across her skull!!!
Rich Russillo: Drake King has become quite the man on a freakin’ mission since exiting out of his prior phase! Now he’s able to drag Bethany up to a proper stance, and he’s not looking to waste much more time in his next attack… as he’s got a hold of Bethany’s arm, and now he’s looking to turn Bethany DIRECTLY INTO A RIPCORD KNEE—
James Peters: KNEE LIFT FROM BETHANY! DESPERATE KNEE LIFT CATCHES DRAKE IN TIME AS HE DROPS DOWN ON THE FLOOR! But Bethany is in quite the pain herself!!! Both elitists are down here as the referee is still counting down despite the state they’re both currently in!!!
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
Rich Russillo: Bethany’s able to return back to her feet, and while Drake’s in a less than ideal position here, now maneuvering himself back to a far more proper stance—BETHANY SHOVES DRAKE DIRECTLY INTO THE APRON, MIDSECTION FIRST! Drake is clutching onto his own abdomen as Bethany is eagerly looking to push Drake back into the ring! The referee is continuing to count while Bethany’s dragging him back in!
SEVEN!
EIGHT!
James Peters: She does! Drake’s now crawling around in the ring here, and Bethany has Drake where she may need him while waiting for him to rise back up to his feet!!! Bethany sees her opportunity here to put Drake down from the moment that he’s turning around… AS SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE ‘TJD’—
Rich Russillo: DRAKE DUCKS THE SUPERKICK… IMMEDIATELY GRABBING A HOLD OF BETHANY’S ARM BEFORE PULLING HER DIRECTLY INTO A SUCCESSFUL RIPCORD KNEE STRIKE!! THE RIPCORD KNEE CATCHES BETHANY!!! Now Drake has Bethany exactly where he needs her as he’s hoisting her right back up to her feet, just before dragging her right back onto his own shoulders! Bethany seems to be too stunned to get herself out of this, as Drake rushes toward the corner… WITH THE BUCKLE BOMB! Buckle bomb is successful as Drake has this reprieve for now while Bethany is—
James Peters: ‘TJD’!!!!!! BETHANY WITH HER LAST FIBER OF ENERGY DROPS DRAKE WITH THE SUPERKICK!!! DRAKE FOLDS LIKE AN ACCORDIAN BEFORE BETHANY DROPS RIGHT ONTO DRAKE TO MAKE THE PIN OFFICIAL!!! THE REFEREE SLIDES TO THE COUNT!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Persephone: UGHHHH KICKOUT! Of course… of course…
Rich Russillo: WOW! THAT COULD’VE HONESTLY BEEN THE END OF IT!! BUT DRAKE IS STILL IN IT!! Bethany’s feeling the energy of this match shift now, and there’s too much that’s riding on this bout to go well as there can only be one winner here that moves closer to stamping their spot at the biggest marquee event of the year! Now Bethany is lying in wait for Drake King, whose slowly bringing himself up to his feet… MAY BE TIME FOR ‘CODE BLUE’—
James Peters: BICYCLE KICK FROM DRAKE KING!! BETHANY’S ABSOLUTELY DAZED AFTER THE BICYCLE KICK AS SHE MUST BACK INTO THE ROPES… BUT SHE’S RETURNING BACK AND LOOKING TO EXPEND HER ENERGY ON ANOTHER ATTEMPT!!! THE HEART PUNCH IS BEING THROWN!!!!
Rich Russillo: A KICK TO THE GUT!!! DRAKE NOW INTERLOCKS THE ARMS OF BETHANY AS SHE HAS HER SET FOR… ‘ASCENSION’!!!!!! THE PEDIGREE IS A SHINING SUCCESS FOR DRAKE KING AS HE TURNS BETHANY OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
James Peters: BETHANY KICKS OUT!!!! DRAKE IS NOW NODDING TO HIMSELF AS HE UNDERSTANDS WHAT TO DO NEXT!! HE BACKS INTO THE CORNER, CRAWLING HIMSELF BACKWARD BEFORE USING THE ROPES TO PUSH HIMSELF UPWARD! BETHANY IS SLOWLY RETURNING TO A PRONE POSITION HERE, AND HER HEAD IS RAISED FROM OFF THE MAT! WE KNOW WHERE DRAKE KING GOES NEXT FROM HERE!!
Rich Russillo: IT’S TIME FOR ‘JUDGMENT DAY’!!! DRAKE RUSHES TOWARD BETHANY AND NAILS THE CURB STOMP—
James Peters: BETHANY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!!! THEN NAILS A KICK RIGHT TO THE KNEE OF DRAKE!!! DRAKE’S KNEE BUCKLES AS HE FALLS TO HIS KNEES IN A PRONE STATE! BETHANY QUICKLY BRINGS HERSELF UP AS SHE HAS DRAKE WHERE SHE NEEDS HIM NOW!! GOING FOR AN EMPHATIC VICTORY WHILE SHE CAN, BETHANY RUSHES TOWARD DRAKE FOR THE ‘CONCUSSION PROTOCOL’—
Rich Russillo: DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS BETHANY STOMPS DOWN ON THE MAT!!! BETHANY QUICKLY TURNS AND RUSHES TOWARD DRAKE—
James Peters: SLINGBLADE!!! BETHANY IS CAUGHT BY A SLINGBLADE AS DRAKE NOW RETURNS CONTROL BACK TO HIMSELF!!! BETHANY IS ROCKED BY THE SLINGBLADE, AND DRAKE HAS HER EXACTLY WHERE SHE NEEDS TO BE!!! DRAKE RETURNS BACK TO HIS FEET AS HE’S READY!!! THE ‘JUDGMENT DAY’ CURB STOMP!!!!
Persephone: NOPE! BETHANY CATCHES DRAKE OFF GUARD WITH A ROLL-UP!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KICKS OUT! HE TRIES TO ROLL BACKWARD—BUT BETHANY WITH THE MANDIBLE CLAW!!! SHE GOT THE GLOVE ON WHEN DRAKE WAS PREPARING FOR THE SECOND ATTEMPT OF ‘JUDGMENT DAY’!!!! DRAKE’S IN TROUBLE!!! BETHANY NOW POSITIONS HERSELF ACCORDINGLY… AS ‘SAY AHHH!’ IS APPLIED!!!! BETHANY’S GOT SAY AHHH LOCKED IN AS DRAKE HAS NO MEANS OF CONSIDERABLE MOVEMENT TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THIS!!! SUDDEN DEATH GOLD RUSH MAY BE ALL BUT CONFIRMED AS BETHANY IS CLOSER TO DEFEATING DRAKE KING!!! DRAKE’S GOT NO OTHER—
James Peters: WHAT THE—DRAKE’S ABLE TO TURN HIS ENTIRE BODYWEIGHT OVER AND ONTO BETHANY TO PUT HER SHOULDERS DOWN ONTO THE MAT!!! BETHANY IS FORCED TO LET GO OF THE
MANDIBLE CLAW AS DRAKE MAY HAVE FOUND A WAY TO SECURE VICTORY!!! THE REFEREE COUNTS!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Rich Russillo: BETHANY FLIPS DRAKE OVER ONTO HIS OWN SHOULDERS ON THE MAT!!! SHE’S HOLDING ONTO DRAKE’S TIGHTS!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Bethany immediately rolls out of the ring and backs away up the ramp as ‘Sweet Dreams’ blared throughout the speakers. Drake is wide-eyed, looking around while seated on the mat as the referee would roll out of the ring himself, heading over to Bethany to raise her hand in victory.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….. DR. BETHANYYYYYYYY BLUE!!!!
Persephone: Dude stops being a whole different person that was actually getting successful & loses. Huh, funny how that works.
Rich Russillo: Wow, after an incredible showing from both performances tonight, Bethany is able to come away with a much needed victory after grasping onto the tights! Either elitist could’ve won this battle, hell it was looking like Drake King had the match won right then & there ‘till Bethany turned Drake’s own maneuver against him with that grasp on the tights!
James Peters: A hell of a match that Bethany is able to capitalize on, she’s made her transgressions visibly known for the whole world to understand & tonight, she makes good on being another step closer to securing the illustrious spot at Pain for Pride. Drake however, is not so happy about this result… Regardless, congratulations to Dr. Bethany Blue.
(Bethany has a grin plastered on his face, pleased with the result as she’s able to walk out of Voltage tonight with the victory. Drake however, is visibly furious with the loss, shaking his head vigorously as the referee isn’t able to even come near him. He remains shrouded in anger as the scene fades out.)
(Commercial for ‘The Boys’ Season 4, set for release in the immediate future.)
(The scene pans to the backstage area, as a great deal of ruckus can be heard in the background as the camera pans to the right.)
???: I had it… I HAD IT! NO!
(The scene then displays Drake King, remaining in a state of absolute disarray as he’s kicking a crate repeatedly till the crate is entirely caved in. He then proceeds to grab a table and throw the table across the hall, which causes numerous officials and personnel to scurry away as Drake’s continuing to shake his head as vigorously as possible, his hands on his head as he is incredibly upset over the defeat to Bethany, which ensured that his Sudden Death Gold Rush aspirations were permanently halted.)
Drake King: This is not how it was meant to go… no, not one bit… This can’t be happening…
(Drake proceeds to shove the crate away, kicking a hole directly into another crate left in its lonesome before continuing to wreck the backstage area through tearing down posters, & tossing trash cans across the hallway of the like. Drake breathes in, remaining still for a moment as he shakes his head even further.)
(Till a small, brief chuckle can be heard as there’s another presence in the area… Albert Hitchman. Albert continues to chuckle to himself, all the while, Drake King glances toward Albert as he only feels more anger continue to reside within himself the longer he has to look at him. Drake’s eyes indicate the frustration & anger only boiling within him, and he takes his leave shortly after shoving Albert out of his way, leaving Albert in the hall with a slight smirk on his face as Drake walks off with the scene panning out.)
RISING TALENT SEGMENT – TBP ASAP
(Commercial for “The Heart Part 6” by Drake.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a SUDDEN DEATH GOLD RUSH FIRST ROUND MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
(‘Stronger (salü remix)’ by The Score hits, and the fans in attendance cheer as Rex McAllister begins walking out. Rex looks ready for this match, and is especially focused knowing what’s on the line. This is his chance to get back to the EAW World Championship picture, so he wastes no time beginning to walk down the ramp and head towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first…. From Sea Isle, New Jersey… Weighing in at 238 pounds… REEEEXXXXX MMMCAALLLLLLLIISSSTTTEERRRR!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: This is an important match for Rex McAllister, who said he wanted to earn his way back to the EAW World Championship picture, but wasn’t sure of how. Now he has an opportunity to do exactly that, but it won’t be easy.
Rich Russillo: Rex will be facing Holly Arrow, and while controversy struck last time, Holly did pick up the victory. She may be able to do the same tonight!
Persephone: I don’t want to see Rex win, but I don’t care for Holly either. Can they both lose?
(‘Bad Romance’ by Lady Gaga hits, and the loud cheers continue for Holly Arrow, who walks out to the stage. Holly has a focused look on her face knowing that this isn’t just her opportunity to bounce back and pick up a major victory, but it’s also her chance at coming closer to becoming World Champion. Holly wastes no time, beginning to walk down the ramp and head for the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From Auckland, New Zealand… Weighing in at 149 pounds… HHHOOOOOLLLLYYYYYYY AAAAARRRROOWWWWWWWW!!!!!
James Peters: Holly Arrow didn’t defeat Donovan Duke last week in her quest to become World Champion, but that may not matter as she can move on in the Sudden Death Gold Rush by beating Rex McAllister!
Rich Russillo: While her priority was the Universal Women’s Championship, she knows how big of an opportunity this is, and she knows that she can’t pass this up. Will she defeat Rex McAllister for a second time?
Persephone: She’s a bum, we get it. Can we get this over with now?
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: Here we go! This match is underway and immediately both Holly and Rex lock up in the center of the ring! Rex is able to get the early advantage with a headlock, but Holly slips out of it before transitioning into a hammerlock! Rex is quick to counter it as he rolls out of it though, AND NOW HE PULLS HOLLY INTO AN ARM DRAG! Rex quickly with a read chinlock, but Holly pushes herself back to her feet before slipping behind Rex, AND LIFTING HIM UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX- WAIT NO! REX FLIPS OUT OF IT AND LANDS ON HIS FEET!
Rich Russillo: Rex now looking to apply a sleeper hold, BUT HOLLY DROPS DOWN AND TAKES REX TO THE MAT WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! Holly now immediately looking to capitalize, AS SHE DELIVERS A FOREARM TO THE BACK OF REX’S HEAD! These two faced each other before Grand Rampage so they’re definitely more familiar with each other heading into this match! With that in mind though, Holly seems to have the upper hand right now as she seems to be looking to transition into an STF submission- wait, no! She doesn’t get it!
Persephone: Ugh. Rex somehow managed to slip out of Holly’s grasp and force her off of him with an elbow. I don’t know why he’s even around still, but he’s back on his feet and he just hit Holly with a dropkick. Hopefully these two can wrap this up quickly, because I literally have no interest in watching a rematch of a match that wasn’t any good the first time around. Holly is back to her feet, and Rex just took her down with a second dropkick. Is she stupid? How do you get caught with the same move two times in a row?
James Peters: Rex pulls Holly up before sending her to the ropes with an irish whip, AND THIS TIME HE’S THE ONE THAT TAKES HOLLY DOWN WITH THE DROP TOE HOLD! Rex now looking to capitalize with perhaps his own submission as he goes after the leg, but Holly immediately turns around before kicking Rex away! Holly back to her feet as Rex runs in for a lariat, AND HOLLY DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE GRABBING REX AND DELIVERING A DRAGON SUPLEX! Huge move by Holly Arrow as she’s showing that she might have known exactly what she’s getting into this time!
Rich Russillo: Holly remains on the offensive as she drags Rex up, AND SHE SENDS REX BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! Another huge move by Holly Arrow, who is trying to remain on top for as long as she can! Holly drags Rex up to his feet once again, AND HOLLY LIFTS REX UP FOR A- NO! REX SLIPS BEHIND HOLLY, BEFORE JUMPING UP AND DELIVERING A NECKBREAKER! Rex with a move to get back into this, which was definitely needed after those two suplexes! This is looking pretty even right now.
Persephone: Holly rolls over to the corner of the ring, and so far this match has not impressed me whatsoever. She should really just stay down so we could end this already, but instead she’s pulling herself back up. That seemed to be pointless though, because Rex just ran in and connected with a running clothesline in the corner. Rex now scooping Holly up, and he plants her with a scoop slam in the middle of the ring. NOW PIN HER REX! DO SOMETHING RIGHT FOR ONCE AND PIN HER- Aaaand he’s not pinning her. I hate this guy.
James Peters: No, instead… REX MCALLISTER GOES FOR A STANDING MOONSAULT- BUT HOLLY ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY! THE MOONSAULT MISSED- AND NOW AS SOON AS BOTH ELITISTS GET BACK UP, HOLLY DROPS REX WITH A SINGLE KNEE BACKSTABBER! Holly and Rex are really going back and forth here, and it looks like Holly knows this as she seems to be setting up for something big to push the odds towards her favor! Holly drags Rex up from behind while holding onto his arm, AND NOW SHE GOES FOR THE EMPEROR’S TIME ON THE HALL OF FAMER!!!!!
Rich Russillo: REX DUCKS UNDER IT THOUGH, AND NOW HE’S THE ONE THAT ENDS UP BEHIND HOLLY! REX GRABS HER AND LIFTS HER UP, PLANTING HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! REX DOESN’T STOP THERE EITHER! HE MAINTAINS THE HOLD AS HE RETURNS TO HIS FEET, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SECOND GERMAN SUPLEX! REX IS STILL HOLDING ONTO HOLLY, AND IT LOOKS LIKE REX IS STARTING TO GET FIRED UP HERE AS HE LIFTS HOLLY UP, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A THIRD GERMAN SUPLEX!!! HUGE COMBINATION TO HOLLY ARROW, WHO STUMBLES BACK TO HER FEET AND TOWARDS THE ROPES!
James Peters: REX MCALLISTER RUNS IN, AND HE SENDS HOLLY OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE! REX IS DEFINITELY ON FIRE RIGHT NOW, AND HOLLY MAY BE IN TROUBLE IF SHE DOESN’T CHANGE THAT SOON! Rex runs the ropes as Holly gets back to her feet, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK! You don’t see something like this very often from Rex, but knowing what’s on the line, it makes sense that he’s doing everything he can here to take control! Rex now sending Holly into the ring before sliding in as well, AND NOW HE RUNS THE ROPES AS HOLLY GETS BACK UP! REX WITH A-
Rich Russillo: NO! HOLLY WITH A HUGE BACK BODY DROP TO COUNTER WHATEVER REX MAY HAVE BEEN GOING FOR! HOLLY ISN’T DOWN FOR THE COUNT YET! INSTEAD SHE RUNS THE ROPES HERSELF AS REX GETS BACK UP- BEFORE TAKING REX DOWN WITH A RUNNING ELBOW! Holly knows how meaningful this match is as well, and you can tell she’s giving this everything she has! Holly pulls Rex up in a front facelock, and she manages to deliver a knee to the midsection! A second one! A third! Holly now potentially looking for a vertical suplex-
Persephone: But this loser Rex pulled himself down to his feet, and he just ran into the corner, sending Holly back first into the turnbuckles. Rex just lifted Holly onto the top turnbuckle, and I don’t even want to guess what he’s going for because it’s not gonna be anything special anyway. If Rex was really cool he’d just shove her off the top turnbuckle so she could fall on her neck, but he won’t do that.
James Peters: What is your problem?
Persephone: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I just want to be entertained.
James Peters: Alright. Whatever. Anyways, Rex is climbing up to the middle rope, and it looks like he’s lifting Holly up into a fireman’s carry! I don’t know what Rex has planned, but whatever it is can’t be good- WAIT A SECOND THOUGH! HOLLY IS DELIVERING ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD, AND I THINK SHE’S TRYING TO PREVENT HIS MOVE BEFORE WE GET THE CHANCE TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS! HOLLY WITH ELBOW AFTER ELBOW, AND NOW LOOK! HOLLY MANAGES TO SLIP DOWN ONTO HER FEET IN THE RING, AND NOW SHE BEGINS TO PULL REX OFF OF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH A POWERBOMB CARRY!
Rich Russillo: AN AMAZING FEAT BY HOLLY ARROW- BUT REX IS ABLE TO COUNTER THIS WITH A HURRICANRANA TO HOLLY! I didn’t think we’d be seeing that from Rex, BUT HE’S NOT DONE YET! HOLLY STUMBLES BACK TO HER FEET, AND REX LIFTS HER UP FROM BEHIND FOR AN OLYMPIC SLAM- WAIT NO! HOLLY SLIPS BEHIND REX, AND SHE LIFTS HIM UP FOR AN OLYMPIC SLAM OF HER OWN!!!! RAGNAROK CONNECTS ON REX MCALLISTER, TAUNTING HER FORMER PARTNER WHILE POTENTIALLY PICKING UP A SECOND VICTORY OVER REX!! HOLLY WITH THE COVER TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Persephone: UGH, REX KICKED OUT! Why is he still in this match!? Well this match is still going on I guess, even though it shouldn’t be. I genuinely don’t know why people are cheering for this as if anything has been even remotely entertaining about this match, but anyways Holly is getting back to her feet, and if she was smart she’d go directly for the finishing move. That or forfeit. I don’t really care which one, I just don’t need to see her or Rex McAllister any longer than I already have, so please get this over with.
James Peters: Holly is back up, and now she drags Rex back up before beginning to just pummel him with forearms and elbows to the face! Holly throwing every strike she can at Rex, making sure he has absolutely nothing left to fight back! Holly is being brutal here, AND I THINK IT’S CLEAR WHY! HOLLY PUSHES REX BACK TOWARDS THE ROPES, AND AS HE BOUNCES OFF OF THEM, HOLLY GOES FOR GALAXY IMPACT- WAIT, NO! IT DOESN’T CONNECT!! REX WAS ABLE TO FIND THE COUNTER BY GRABBING HOLLY BY THE LEGS, AND NOW HE’S TRYING TO TRANSITION INTO A BOSTON CRAB!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY IS IN THE BOSTON CRAB, AND NOW SHE MAY JUST BE IN TROUBLE! HOLLY IS DESPERATELY TRYING TO CRAWL TOWARDS THE ROPES, BUT REX MAY HAVE WON THE MATCH WITH THIS MOVE! HOLLY IS IN TROUBLE, AND NOW WE NEED TO KNOW, WILL SHE TAP OUT OR WILL SHE FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS!? HOLLY MAY NOT HAVE WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHE RETURNED TO EAW FOR, BUT SHE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STILL BECOME A WORLD CHAMPION! IF SHE TAPS OUT HERE, THAT ALL GOES UP IN SM-
Persephone: I DON’T CARE! TAP OUT! TAP TAP TAP! HURRY UP AND TAP SO WE CAN MOVE ON!
James Peters: Holly isn’t tapping! Holly is pulling herself closer to the bottom rope- BUT BEFORE SHE COULD MAKE IT THERE, REX TURNS AROUND AND BEGINS DRAGGING HOLLY AWAY FROM THE ROPES- HOWEVER IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS THE OPENING HOLLY NEEDED! HOLLY SITS UP AND DELIVERS A PUNCH TO REX, AND THIS FORCES HIM OFF OF HER! HOLLY PUSHES HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET AS REX RECOVERS FROM THAT SHOT TO THE FACE, AND NOW HOLLY RUNS IN BEFORE- WAIT A SECOND!
Rich Russillo: SPINEBUSTER BY REX!!!! REX CONNECTS WITH A SPINEBUSTER OUT OF NOWHERE TO CATCH HOLLY OFF GUARD, AND THAT MIGHT’VE BEEN ENOUGH TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY! REX NOW WITH THE COVER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE SUDDEN DEATH GOLD RUSH!!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR-
Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW POWERS OUT, AND THIS ONE STILL IS NOT OVER! Rex just threw a huge move at Holly and it still wasn’t enough, so what can he do now!? Rex is weighing his options here, as Holly Arrow clearly is not willing to go down easily. No matter the winner tonight, neither Elitist will go down without a fight.
Persephone: I don’t care. Just please, end the match and put me out of my misery.
James Peters: Rex McAllister seems to be dragging Holly back up to a knee, clearly planning something big here! Rex letting go of Holly as she’s barely able to stand, AND NOW HE RUNS THE ROPES, BEFORE GOING FOR THE REX EFFECT- WAIT! NO! HOLLY DOESN’T LET THE REX EFFECT CONNECT, AND INSTEAD SHE COUNTERS WITH A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX!!!! HUGE COUNTER BY HOLLY ARROW, WHO BARELY STAYS IN THIS ONE RIGHT AT THE VERGE OF DEFEAT! These two won’t quit!
Rich Russillo: You’re right about that much! Holly is slowly pushing herself back up, and thanks to the condition she’s in this has given Rex some time to start recovering as well! Holly knows this though, SO SHE QUICKLY LEAPS FORWARD AND HITS REX WITH A HUGE UPPERCUT! Holly knows that she needs to stay on the offensive if she wants to win this one, and it looks like that’s exactly what she is doing! Holly now all over Rex as she continues to deliver forearm shots to the Hall of Famer, who needs to find his way back into this one!
James Peters: Holly Arrow now lifting Rex up, AND SHE LOOKS FOR A BRAINBUSTER- BUT REX IS ABLE TO DROP DOWN BEHIND HOLLY AND LIFT HER UP, BEFORE DELIVERING A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX!!!! These two keep going back and forth with these huge moves, and at this rate it’s difficult to figure out who will keep the upper hand! Rex drags Holly back up before scooping her up into a fireman’s carry, and he knows that he needs to do more damage to keep her down, SO HE GOES FOR A-
Rich Russillo: DDT BY HOLLY!!!! HOLLY MANAGED TO FIND THE COUNTER BY TRANSITIONING INTO A DDT, DROPPING REX ONTO THE MAT! These two continue to go back and forth as Holly finds her way out of the fireman’s carry, and now we’re right back to where we were before! Holly once again has the upper hand, but it doesn’t look like she’ll be able to maintain the aggression she had before, not when she’s taken a lot of big hits herself. At this point, I have no clue who will win this match. Either Elitist here could walk away with the win.
Persephone: Then why haven’t they yet? I’m tired of waiting. Someone needs to hit their finisher or something so we can move on. Rex already had a hundred attempts at the title and lost. Holly JUST lost a World title match. These two clearly aren’t World Championship worthy, so can we get this pointless match over with?
James Peters: Holly and Rex both slowly push themselves back to their feet, AND NOW REX SWINGS AT HOLLY- BUT HOLLY DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE DELIVERING AN UPPERCUT! HOLLY NOW TURNING REX AROUND BEFORE GOING FOR THE EMPEROR’S TIME- BUT REX AVOIDS THAT BEFORE KICKING HER IN THE MIDSECTION! REX NOW RUNNING THE ROPES-
Rich Russillo: BUT HOLLY CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK! HOLLY NOW THE ONE RUNNING THE ROPES AS REX GETS BACK UP- AND REX DUCKS UNDER THE FOREARM STRIKE ATTEMPT AS HE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AND DELIVERS A SPEAR!!!!! THE SPEAR ON HOLLY CONNECTS, BUT REX ISN’T FINISHED THERE! REX PUSHES HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET, AND IT LOOKS LIKE WE’RE ABOUT TO SEE A REDO OF A MOVE HE ATTEMPTED EARLIER! REX JUMPS IN THE AIR FOR THE STANDING MOONSAULT-
James Peters: BUT THIS TIME HOLLY GOT THE KNEES UP, AND REX LANDED DIRECTLY ON THEM! That was a terrible landing for Rex, and it just killed whatever momentum he may have been building up to this point! Holly pulls herself back to her feet, AND NOW SHE RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH RESOLVE!!!! RESOLVE CONNECTS ON REX MCALLISTER, AND BOTH ELITISTS ARE DOWN AND OUT AFTER THE HUGE MOVES THEY JUST HIT EACH OTHER WITH! THIS IS ALL TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE SUDDEN DEATH GOLD RUSH, AND YOU CAN TELL JUST HOW HARD BOTH ELITISTS ARE TRYING TO WIN THIS MATCH! What a match this has been, as neither competitor is giving up!
Persephone: How is that a good thing? You’re praising them for dragging this match out longer? I just want this to end already. There’s been no good wrestling here.
Rich Russillo: Once again both Elitists are slowly returning to their feet, only because Holly didn’t even have enough to go for the cover there. Those two were down for quite a while, but it looks like now’s the time to figure out our winner! HOLLY HITS REX WITH A FOREARM! REX CONNECTS WITH ONE IN RETURN! NOW HOLLY HITS ONE! NOW REX! NOW HOLLY! NOW REX! NOW H-
James Peters: NO! REX CAUGHT THE ARM AND SWEPT HOLLY’S LEG! REX LOOKS FOR A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP, BUT HOLLY IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE IT COULD CONNECT! Rex turns around as Holly gets back to her feet, AND REX WENT FOR A BICYCLE KICK, BUT HOLLY WAS ABLE TO DUCK UNDEE THAT BEFORE IT COULD CONNECT! HOLLY RUNS THE ROPES, AND AS REX TURNS AROUND HE’S DROPPED WITH A HUGE LARIAT! HOLLY ARROW WITH THE UPPER HAND HERE AS SHE’S THROWING EVERYTHING SHE CAN AT REX MCALLISTER, LOOKING TO COME ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING A WORLD CHAMPION!!!
Persephone: She’s not pinning him though! What the hell is her problem!? Does she not like winning matches or is she going out of her way to mess with me? HURRY UP AND END THE MATCH, I DON’T HAVE ALL NIGHT!!!!!! EITHER GO FOR THE COVER OR GO AWAY, JUST STOP WASTING MY TIME!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY IMMEDIATELY PULLS REX UP FOLLOWING THAT LARIAT, AND NOW SHE DROPS HIM WITH THE EMPEROR’S TIME!!!!! THE EMPEROR’S TIME CONNECTS ON REX MCALLISTER, AND NOW IT’S HOLLY ARROW THAT SEEMS TO BE FIRED UP!!!! This match obviously has its meaning for both Elitists, but right now it looks like we may be on the verge of seeing Holly pick up ANOTHER huge win over Rex McAllister! Holly yells for Rex to get up as he slowly stumbles to his feet, AND NOW THERE’S THE FINISHING BLOW! GALAXY IMPACT BY HOLLY ARROW!!!!
James Peters: WAIT A SECOND, NO WAY!!! REX MANAGED TO HOLD ONTO HOLLY, STOPPING HER FROM DROPPING HIM WITH THE GALAXY IMPACT!!!! REX PUSHES HER BACK ONTO HER FEET AS SHE STUMBLES INTO THE ROPES, AND NOW HE HITS HER WITH A SECOND SPINEBUSTER!!!!! THE SPINEBUSTER CONNECTS ON HOLLY FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THIS MATCH, AND I DON’T BELIEVE HE’S FINISHED THERE!
Persephone: There’s no way this is actually happening right now…
Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW STUMBLES BACK TO HER FEET AS REX RUNS THE ROPES, AND THERE IT IS!!!! THE REX EFFECT FINALLY CONNECTS AS REX DRILLS HOLLY’S HEAD INTO THE MAT!!!!! THE REX EFFECT CONNECTS ON HOLLY ARROW!!! HOLLY ARROW IS DOWN AND OUT, AND REX IS BARELY ABLE TO GET HIS ARM OVER HIS OPPONENT FOR THE COVER! I THINK THIS ONE MAY JUST BE OVER!!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner and moving on to the Sudden Death Gold Rush finale… RREEEEEEXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MMMCCAAAAAAAALLLIIISSSSTTTEERRRRR!!!!!!
(‘Stronger (salü remix)’ hits, and the crowd explodes with cheers as Rex McAllister slowly rolls off of Holly Arrow. Exhausted by the hard-fought battle, Rex slowly finds his way back to his feet, before having his hand raised by the referee.)
James Peters: REX DID IT!! REX MOVES FORWARD IN THE SUDDEN DEATH GOLD RUSH AND IS NOW ONE STEP CLOSER TO CAPTURING THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!
Rich Russillo: It wasn’t easy. Holly Arrow put up an amazing fight, but in the end Rex was able to find an opening to put this one away!
Persephone: About time.
James Peters: Holly did great, but tonight just was not her night. Congratulations to Rex McAllister!
(As Rex McAllister celebrates his victory, the camera fades backstage, where Charlie Marr is seen watching this on the monitor. He is holding his EAW World Championship, and he has an annoyed look on his face seeing Rex pick up the victory. From there, Voltage fades out.)
(Promotional ad for Fighting Spirit, where Minerva defends the Universal Women’s Championship against Harper Lee.)
(Voltage fades to the backstage area, where Holly Arrow is seen slowly walking through the hallway following her loss to Rex McAllister. She’s hurt following the loss as it was a hard-fought match that took a lot out of her, and while she knows better than to let these losses get to her, part of her is still disappointed knowing that another opportunity was lost. However, things wouldn’t get better for her, as a familiar voice is heard before she could even attempt to take her mind off of her loss.)
???: Well would you look at that! The deadweight fumbles another opportunity!
(Holly stops in her tracks, and the fans in attendance all boo as Harper Lee enters the camera’s view. Harper has a smirk on her face, meanwhile Holly remains silent, trying not to let her former partner’s words get to her.)
Harper Lee: What’s that? The third one in three weeks? That’s gotta be a record. Y’know, these last few months everyone was hyping you up because they hated my guts, but I think they forgot what kind of competitor you are. You’re not Word Championship material, and you just proved it three times in a row. You don’t belong in the World title picture, but you know who does? Me! At Fighting Spirit I’m gonna win my second World Championship, and there’s nothing you can do about it. I’m gonna walk into Pain for Pride as the Universal Women’s Champion, and you’re gonna be out of luck, watching from the stands.
(The fans continue to boo, and Holly remains silent for a moment before responding, clearly having had enough for tonight, and not wanting any part of this conversation with Harper.)
Holly Arrow: Is that all you wanted to say to me?
(Harper just shrugs her shoulders, maintaining the smirk that’s on her face. However, Holly continues to speak, staring directly at Harper as she does so.)
Holly Arrow: Well if I were you I’d get out of my face before this becomes violent, because I haven’t forgotten about you or anything you’ve done to me. I may not have returned demanding a match against you right away, but I’m not going to let you forget how much of a mistake you made back at Wicked Games, nor will I forget what you did at Grand Rampage. Go ahead, make all the jokes you want for now. Have your little victory lap now that things aren’t going well for me. Just know that karma’s a b***h, and the best thing you could do right now is watch your back.
(After saying this, Holly Arrow just begins walking off, having said everything that she felt needed to be said. While she walks off, the smirk on Harper Lee’s face seems to be gone now. Harper now doesn’t look too happy after hearing Holly’s words, but she just shakes her head, before beginning to walk away in the opposite direction. From there, Voltage begins to fade from the area.)
( Sunday Night Voltage continues as the crowd here in Vivint Arena is still excited for what’s in store as the show goes on, with one more Sudden Death Gold Rush tournament match to get through along as Cameron Ella Ava and Jack Ripley finally settle their issues with one another, which have reached an all-time high, and now look to see who’s going to be entering the stacked match to qualify for the EAW World Championship at Fighting Spirit. Not only that, we will see Roberto De La Rosa defending his EAW Hardcore Championship against EAW World Champion Charlie Marr right here tonight in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the moment though, “I Rise” by Cory Marks would begin to blast through the PA system, with Donovan Duke heading out from the backstage area and making his presence felt. He would get a very positive reaction from the crowd here tonight as he makes her way down the aisle! )
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE WELCOME… THE OKLAHOMA STORM… DONOVAN DUKEEEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke looks to be in a good mood following his match last week against Holly Arrow. He managed to get the win, but unbeknownst to him and everyone else, that match turned out to be a qualifier for the Cash in The Vault match at Pain For Pride, and it was Donovan who was the first to qualify for Voltage as he represents the brand at Pain For Pride. It’s a great chance for someone like Donovan to climb that ladder and try and achieve his ultimate goal here in EAW and that’s becoming the EAW World Champion, and Cash in the Vault can be that gateway.
James Peters: You got that right, Rich, Cash in the Vault is an opportunity that can change careers, change lives, and that could happen for Donovan. We saw earlier that he and his girlfriend Mia Santoro were discussing Grand Rampage and what happened between the two, with Donovan eliminating her from the match. Donovan looked very remorseful but Mia knew what the stakes were, so despite what happened, they looked to be on good terms with Donovan even encouraging Mia that she’ll get her opportunity to shine as we approach Fighting Spirit and Pain for Pride.
Persephone: Oh screw all that lovey-dovey stuff. We didn’t have to see them making out on live television, yuck! The only time that would have been appropriate would have been me and I French-kissing for 30 minutes. That’s the only time it would be allowed.
James Peters: 30 MINUTES??? No one wants to kiss that long let alone the audience who’s paid to watch some professional wrestling here tonight.
Persephone: I guess you just don’t know the ball then James.
James Peters: Well I’m not exactly a freak like you.
( Donovan continues his walk to the ring, as he high-fives some fans in the front row, with the audience here tonight showering Donovan with a ton of support. He walks up the steel steps and enters through the ropes. From there, Donovan would gesture to the ringside official to hand him a microphone, which they do. “I Rise” would then begin to fade out as Donovan stands in the middle of the ring feeling the energy from the crowd tonight. He begins to speak as he says… )
Donovan Duke: Damn, is it good to be in Salt Lake City on a Sunday Night or what???
(The crowd cheers for Donovan Duke, with the mention of the city, Persephone on commentary would groan at the sight of a cheap pop being displayed by Donovan. Donovan feels more of the crowd’s fire tonight as he simmers the feeling for a few moments. He continues to speak. )
Donovan Duke: Man I love the energy in the arena here tonight, I can feel it through my veins, genuinely. I know things have been quite hectic for me these past couple of weeks. It goes back to Grand Rampage where I participated in the Grand Rampage match but couldn’t win it. I did everything that I could, and I did some moves that could be looked at as desperate in hopes that it would lead me to victory, but unfortunately, it didn’t, and afterward I wasn’t too sure what my road to Pain For Pride was going to end up looking like. I had my match against Holly Arrow last week which was a great match and one that I won. I thought I was going to use wins like that to garner momentum and get those opportunities that would be waiting for me, but instead, it was revealed to me by our Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma that I had actually qualified for the Cash in the Vault Ladder Match. What I thought was going to be a road that was gonna lead me to uncertainty had turned into my road to Pain for Pride having become crystal clear, and doing something that I should have done last year, and right my wrongs.
( Donovan takes a moment to collect himself as he continues by saying…. )
Donovan Duke: What does Cash in the Vault mean to me exactly, as a competitor that has competed in the match before like I did last year? Well, guys, simply put, it is a one-way ticket to superstardom. A chance to take your career to the next level and have the opportunity of a lifetime to cash in on a World Champion of your choosing. Now, there are a lot of opportunities in this company, but this opportunity of all opportunities is one I want to achieve, an opportunity that I’m salivating for, and while last year might not have worked out for me… I’m not gonna let it be two years in a row where I fail. I’ve spent this entire Season trying to be a Champion once again, go back to how it was when I was the National Elite Champion and had become the longest reigning holder for that title, and try to become that type of Elitist again. Despite those admirations, the opportunity to do so on multiple occasions has slipped through my fingers. Coming up short, so close but yet so far. I won’t let history repeat itself… I just simply won’t let that happen. things will be different and I’ll make sure of it.
( Before Donovan can say anything else though, he is soon interrupted by the sounds of ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan which hits the speakers as Bea Valentine emerges from the backstage area and interrupts Donovan Duke. She looks exquisite as one can be as she’s already holding a microphone. Her music fades out as Bea begins speaking while making her way down to the ring. )
Bea Valentine: Now, now, now… let’s settle down, Dukey boy! You wouldn’t want to make a mockery of yourself after not winning Grand Rampage right? You can make all the proclamations you want, darling, but you are not as confident in winning Cash in the Vault than Moi!
( Bea takes a moment to strike a pose for the crowd as Donovan seems to be unimpressed with what Bea is doing right now. Bea continues to speak as she says… )
Bea Valentine: That briefcase, Donovan, has my name written all over it. I am going to get my hands on said briefcase because it is destined to be by my side, and I use it as a chance for myself to become a World Champion in this business. If you thought I was a big star with my previous co-star, you just wait. When I hold that briefcase, I’m going to be an even bigger star than one could possibly imagine. The opportunity to become a World Champion can’t go to just anybody, and only a real star should hold something as special as the Cash in the Vault briefcase, and that star is of course me, Donovan.
Donovan Duke: Listen, Bea, I get it that you’re a little crazy and delusional, but to write me off as someone who isn’t capable of holding that briefcase is absurd. I mean do you know who you’re talking to?
Bea Valentine: I mean, Donovan, you just aren’t as big of a draw, let alone a star, as I am, and that’s okay! That’s just how show business works honey!
Donovan Duke: No, I mean I have literally held a Championship for an entire calendar year. Something that is very hard to do in this industry and I managed to do just that. I am very capable of being a World Champion in this industry, Bea, but since you think you’re a big star and the only fitting of holding the Cash in the Vault briefcase, then you wouldn’t mind facing me one-on-one? Put your money where your mouth is.
(The crowd would cheer at the thought of Bea and Donovan facing one another. Bea responds by saying… )
Bea Valentine: No, no, no… absolutely not. I’m sorry Donovan but I’m just not interested in having a singles match with you.
Donovon Duke: I mean are you sure Bea? I couldn’t think of any better way to gain momentum than by beating one of my Pain For Pride opponents in the middle of this ring, and the same sentiment could be shared right back with you. Wouldn’t that sound enticing if you beat me in singles action? Unless you really wanna be a coward and run away from this challenge… You can do that too.
Bea Valentine: You know what you scoundrel… I accept the challenge, I’ll face you next week.
Donovon Duke: The pleasure has been all mine.
( Bea ends up leaving the ring as the final shot of this segment sees Bea and Donovan staring each other down as a match between the two looks to be in the books for next week’s show, as Sunday Night Voltage continues forward. )
(Commercial for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is a first round match of the Sudden Death Gold Rush!!!
(Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney and Wings hits to boos from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first he is “The Straight Shooter’ JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKKKKKK RIIPPPPPPPPPLEYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!
(Jack Ripley makes his way down to the ring ready for action here tonight. He has a confident look on his face as he begins walking down the ramp, seemingly ready for this match to finally put down Cameron Ella Ava.)
Rich Russillo: Both competitors in this match had an impressive showing in the Grand Rampage match. But now they are fighting for that spot at Pain for Pride and will do anything to get it!
James Peters: Jack claims that Cam does not deserve Pain for Pride but he does. I guess we will find out!
(‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn hits to a mixed reaction from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent she is “The Serpent” CAMERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRONNNNNN ELLA AVAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
(Cameron Ella Ava does not look like she is in a good mood this week after everything that’s happened with Jack Ripley. She makes a beeline to the ring ready to have the bell ring quickly, ready to finally face Jack and put an end to all this.)
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava had possibly her best performance ever at the Grand Rampage but unfortunately it wasn’t good enough. She is determined to get that Pain for Pride main event at all costs!!!
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava is pissed off that she has not already been placed in the main event at Pain for Pride like she feels she deserves. She says that EAW needs her. With a resume like hers it is hard to argue that. She says that she will never quit and never give up and that is a very inspiring attitude. We will see if she can put Jack away tonight and cement her legacy and head to Pain for Pride!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: This match is underway now as Cameron Ella Ava and Jack Ripley meet in the middle of the ring up in striking positions. Ripley tries to throw a hard right hand in the face of Cameron but she ducks under! Cameron scrambles off into the corner as Jack pursues her in but Cam ducks another punch. They go to lock up but Cam shoves Jack hard sending him into the ropes. Jack grabs the ropes and pulls himself underneath as he paces outside the ring. Such strength from Cam on display here! Jack gets back into the ring cautiously as Cam allows him in without attack and they begin to circle around the ring again. They lock up again and this time Jack is ready for Cam and twists her around into an armbar… but Cam breaks free and twists it around into a headlock! Jack breaks free as Cam shoves Jack away from her and off the ropes. Jack off the ropes but Cam rushes in and drops him with a running shoulder thrust!
James Peters: Jack Ripley drops down to the mat and Cameron Ella Ava now looking to take control here. Cam yanks hard onto the back of the neck of Ripley but he grabs her by the hair and takes her down with a modified Snapmare. Ripley still has his hand around the hair of Cam as he yanks her back up but Cam kicks his knee hard and backs away quickly into the corner. Cam escaping from Ripley but he moves in on her in the corner. Cam kicks at him again but Ripley lunges at her in the corner! Cam manages to get up and rolls out of the way just in time! Cam from behind grabs Ripley and shoves him hard back into the corner as Ripley turns around. Cam now lighting up Ripley with strikes! She hits his arms away from his attempted defense and begins laying into him! Ripley barely able to stand as Cam wears him down and hits him with repeated strikes and eventually a headbutt as Ripley falls to the ground! Now Cam stomping away at her fallen opponent as Ripley is really taking damage here!
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava yanks Jack Ripley back up to his feet and drags him across the ring into the corner. Ripley falls backwards into the corner but as soon as he does Cam doesn’t give him a moment to breath. Cam whips Ripley across the ring into the opposite corner before charging in at full speed! Cam runs into Ripley in the corner with a Running Clothesline!!! No! Ripley gets the boot up and kicks Cam hard in the face knocking her backwards! Cam staggers backwards across the ring as Ripley charges in and drops her with a Running Clothesline instead! Ripley gets all of it and Cam collapses down to the mat hitting hard on her back! Ripley suddenly turning the match into his favor yet again but Cam is already getting back up and Ripley knows that he needs to stay on her at all costs. Cam falls back into the corner from straight right hands from Ripley as she gets her eyes raked and the referee gives Ripley a stern warning.
Persephone: I don’t think that a warning is enough. A disqualification would be more appropriate.
James Peters: Jack Ripley now choking Cameron Ella Ava out in the corner as the referee counts him down. Clearly the warning had very little effect on him. Ripley is shoved away by the referee as he seems unwilling to break up the illegal chokehold! But Cam now using the opportunity provided by the referee to lunge out of the corner and wraps her own hands around the neck of Ripley! Cam is going in and giving him a taste of his own medicine as the referee warns her now! The strength of Cam here as she lifts Ripley by the neck and tosses him into the corner hard back first. That is one way to comply with the referee’s demands! Cam now with repeated back chops and strikes to the chest of Ripley. His attempts to turn this match around don’t appear to have been entirely successful! Ripley taking damage her as eventually Cam just straight punches him in the face and drops him down to the mat. Cam now choking Ripley out with a boot to the neck before moving her boot up and rubbing it in his face. The disrespect!
Referee: (off-mic) Come on now we want a nice clean contest here tonight don’t we now?
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava picks Jack Ripley up and twists his arm around into an armbar. Cam then yanks Ripley in and drives her own shoulder right into his twisted elbow repeatedly. This causes great pain for Ripley who collapses down to his knees before Cam yanks him up by the arm and tosses Ripley hard into the corner once again! Ripley comes out of the corner but Cam shoves him back in and drapes his arm over the top rope before yanking down hard! Cam might have just dislocated the shoulder of Ripley! Ripley yells out in pain as his arm goes limp and he collapses down on the mat. Cam yanks him back up and runs across the ring throwing his arm over the top rope again. Ripley in severe pain here as Cam continues to target the arm. Cam yanks Ripley down into the ring with a Cross Armbreaker! Ripley just might have to tap out here-
James Peters: No! Jack Ripley somehow manages to kick away at the face of Cameron Ella Ava just as she was finishing up applying the hold on him! Ripley escaping a potential match ending maneuver there with the damage he has taken to his right arm so far in this match. Ripley favoring the arm but still managing to punch on Cam in the corner. But the shots definitely don’t have the full power behind it! Cam staggers off the ropes as Ripley drops Cam neck first over the top rope. Ripley grabs the legs of Cam and lifts her up with force flipping her up and over! Cam tries to block it but the momentum is too much! Cam is sent flipping over the top rope to the outside! But look at the agility of Cam as she flips down to the floor and lands on her feet! Cam is like a cat here tonight! But Ripley now running the ropes as he comes back through and looks to lay out Ripley with a Baseball Slide to the outside of the ring! But Cam pulls herself back up to the apron just in tim-
Rich Russillo: No! Jack Ripley slides under the bottom rope with the Baseball Slide catching the ankles of Cameron Ella Ava! Cam gets kicked off the apron and goes flying backwards to the floor! Cam crashes back first into the LED barricades surrounding the ring! Cam goes down into a seated position with a painful expression on her face! Ripley now out to the apron and you have to wonder what he is looking for here as he waits for Cam to get back up… Cam back up slowly as Ripley takes the plunge! Ripley leaps off the apron with a Flying Clothesline right towards Cam!!! No! Cam catches Ripley and hoists him up onto her shoulders! Cam is deceptively strong! Cam runs around the ringside area with Ripley up and rams him hard shoulder first ring into the ring post! Ripley collapses to the ground and damn that was the same shoulder of the arm that Cam has been targeting all this time! That injured arm just got straight up introduced to steel!!! Ripley is yelling out and holding the arm in pain as Cam realizes that she just hit something very impactful here and also that the referee is slowly but surely counting them out!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TE-
Persephone: TEN! DING! DING! DING!
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava could possibly win this thing by countout but she doesn’t seem to want to do that as she quickly rolls back in and out of the ring to reset the count. Cam stalks Jack Ripley around the ring but he kicks hard at her ankles and tries to crawl away from her. Cam pulls RIpley back up but he hits her with a weak back chop from his damaged arm. Ripley’s arm is grabbed and yanked hard by Cam who then whips him into the barricade at ringside. Ripley goes flipping over the barricade landing in the time keeper’s area causing all of our staff to run and scatter. Ripley laying flat now on the outside as the referee continues to count.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TE-
Persephone: That dumb bitch…
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava once again rolls in and out of the ring to reset the count and give her more time to continue assaulting Jack Ripley outside the ring. Cam just might wrestle the entire rest of the match outside the ring at this point. It is risky however you never know if RIpley will find some way of countering right when the referee is at nine and Cam won’t be able to reset the count! But if she can keep control like this then she could just do this all night long!
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava returns to Jack Ripley at ringside and lifts him high up into the air! Cameron lifts up Ripley and then drops him back down face first right on top of the steel ring steps! Ripley’s head smashes off the ring steps as he is left dazed! But Cam is not done yet! She lifts Ripley up and drops him face first across the ring apron as well! The hardest part of the ring just met the head of Ripley! Cam showing why she is a real legend in this game tonight as she grabs Ripley and finally returns him up and into the ring. Cam going up to the top rope as she looks to put Ripley away. Ripley slowly back up to his knees as Cam leaps off the top… Flying Drop Kick connects right to the chest of Ripley! Cam gets all of it! Cam into the cover! Is this really the first cover of the match! I think it is and it might be the only cover we get tonight!
Referee: OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: But Jack Ripley just barely gets the shoulder up a millisecond before three! I actually thought Cameron Ella Ava might have it there after all the punishment she dished out to Ripley outside and around the ring but it was not to be the case here tonight! We are seeing the resilience of Ripley on full display out here! This is what Sudden Death Gold Rush is all about! Any of these people have what it takes to win this whole thing!!! Ripley collapses out onto the apron as Cam moves out onto the apron herself and runs along it… Cam with a leaping Elbow Drop to Ripley!-
James Peters: But Jack Ripley moves out of the way! Cameron Ella Ava misses and goes elbow first into the ring apron! Damn that had to hurt! Big miss there from Cam as Ripley rolls back into the ring and looks on at Cam on the outside realizing that he has a chance to turn the match in his favor now. Cam slowly back up on the outside holding her elbow in pain as she rolls back into the ring. Ripley back up but he has taken a lot of damage here and can’t even get up before Cam is right back in there and throwing shots at him. Ripley ducks under a strike from Cam… Ripley grabs Cam lifting her up and drops her with a Scoop Slam! Ripley now running the ropes as he drops the leg across the throat of Cam! Guillotine Leg Drop! Ripley with the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEE-
Persephone: Oh look the match continues. Great.
Rich Russillo: The resilience of Cameron Ella Ava to kick out! Jack Ripley hoists Cam up over his shoulders! Ripley now looking to slam Cam down to the mat! No! Cam from behind falls behind Ripley! Cam yanks Ripley down to the mat with a Backstabber out of nowhere! Cam got all of that thing! Cam rolls on top of Ripley to make a cover of her own!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEE-
James Peters: But the kickout from Jack Ripley this time! Cameron Ella Ava immediately gets back on the attack stomping away at Ripley but he rolls out to the apron to escape her vicious strikes. Cam reaches over the top rope looking to grab Ripley, but he grabs her by the arm and yanks the arm down hard over the top rope! Cam falls backwards into the corner as Ripley gets back into the ring and runs in with a Double Knee Strike to the back of Cam! Cam collapses onto her knees in the corner but slowly back up… as Ripley charges in with a Running Shoulder Thrust right into the corner! Ripley charges in at full speed right into the spine of Cam! Cam collapses into the ring as Ripley goes for another cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEE-
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava kicks out yet again! But Jack Ripley immediately into the headlock! No wait that’s a Sleeper Hold! Ripley looking to put Cam out here! Ripley trying to choke the life out of Cam who is slowly becoming motionless… No Cam is fighting it! The Hall of Famer is fighting back as she struggles to get back up to her feet in the ring! But Ripley is applying more pressure and tries to keep Cam grounded! Cam manages to get back up to a seated position in the ring as she whirls her legs around trying to make contact with the ropes!…—
James Peters: And she does it! Cameron Ella Ava made it to the ropes and Jack Ripley is forced to break the hold up! The referee counting Ripley off.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! Come on let go!
Persephone: Might as well give him a twenty count ref. We all know you aren’t going to actually do anything about it!
Rich Russillo: But the countdown appears to be enough to force Jack Ripley to release the hold! Ripley does not look happy about it as he climbs back on top of Cameron Ella Ava and begins unloading straight right hands to her face! Ripley just pummeling into Cam here tonight taking out all of his frustrations. But this is the kind of aggression it is going to take to win the Sudden Death Gold Rush!!! Ripley lifts Cam back up and whips her across the ring. Cam comes back across the ring and Ripley takes her down with a perfect form Dropkick!
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava sent sprawling across the ring as Jack Ripley now stalking his prey. Cam is on the apron in pain as Ripley runs across the ring… Running Baseball Slide right into the spine of Ripley! Ripley goes flying out of the ring crashing down in front of our announce table! We are getting a close up view of the action tonight but let us pray they do not get any closer. Ripley pulls Cam back up and tosses her back into the ring before the referee gets to five in the count out. Ripley runs across the ring and hits Cam with a Leaping Elbow Drop right to the back. No Ripley sitting on the back of Cam… Ripley is going to shatter that spine! Camel Clutch is applied! I’m not sure I’ve seen anyone use that move in a while but it is applied and Cam just might have no choice but to submit! Her arms are trapped in the Camel Clutch! She might not just have to submit, she might have to say I quit because she just can’t even tap out at this point!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley yelling at the referee to ask her. Cameron Ella Ava is yelling NO! She will not quit! She is going to fight out of this Camel Clutch with everything she’s got! Cam fighting with all she’s got to overpower Ripley! Cam trying to get back up to her feet but Ripley has positioned himself right on her back and this is going to take an incredible amount of strength to accomplish!
James Peters: But you should never count Cameron Ella Ava out! Holy shit the strength as she gets up to her feet and lunges backwards driving Jack Ripley down into the mat! The hold is broken as Cam smashes Ripley here tonight on Voltage! Both competitors slowly back up as Ripley charges in at Cam but Cam fires back with repeated strikes of her own! Ripley with back chops to the chest of Cam as they are struggling out here! But Cam with a Superkick out of nowhere! Cam kicks Ripley backwards into the ropes but Ripley doesn’t fall down! Ripley bounces off the ropes and charges in with a Running Big Boot to the face! But Cam moves out of the way! Ripley goes up and over the top rope landing groin first on the ropes! But Cam now running across! Running Big Boot to the face of Ripley! But Ripley ducks it and slides under the apron! Cam manages to stop before going onto the ropes like Ripley did and Ripley now pulls himself up behind Cam and he is going in!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley has a demonic look in his eyes he is going for a finishing maneuver on Cameron Ella Ava! YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!!!
James Peters: Wait what the-
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava dodges the You’ll Float Too! Jack Ripley just Superkicked the referee by accident! Jack whirls around and Cameron Ella Ava lunges at him, dropping him with a lariat!
James Peters: Cameron can’t believe the referee is down, but she turns her focus to Jack before- OH NO! JACK RAKES THE EYES! Jack rakes the eyes, and now he quickly takes the padding off of the turnbuckle before grabbing Cameron! What is he planning!?
Jack Ripley: (off-mic) You dumb bitch! JUST QUIT ALREADY!!!
James Peters: Jack Ripley has snapped! He just grabbed Cameron Ella Ava by the throat and he is choking the life out of her! Ripley yanks Cam up by the throat and tosses her into the corner!!!
Rich Russillo: Oh god I can’t watch this! Jack Ripley is repeatedly slamming the skull of Cameron Ella Ava into the exposed turnbuckle!
(BANG! BANG! BANG!)
James Peters: He is still going! Jack Ripley repeatedly slamming Cameron Ella Ava’s face into the top turnbuckle. And wait is that…
(Suddenly the exposed steel of the uncovered metal turnbuckle begins to take on a red color.)
Rich Russillo: Oh god look at that! Cameron Ella Ava’s face has been competely gashed open by that turnbuckle! And Jack Ripley is still smashing her head off of it! Ripley continues to bash in the brains of Cameron but wait look out!
(Suddenly the referee begins to get up looking dazed and confused from the Superkick!)
James Peters: Jack Ripely just dropped Cameron Ella Ava down to the mat! He drives his forearm hard right into the bloody wound on her face as he slides into the cover! The referee is just aware enough to make the count!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEE-
Rich Russillo: Not this way!!!!
Referee: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…. JAAAACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK RIIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPPPPLEYYYYYYY!!!
(Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney and Wings hits as Jack Ripley has his arm raised by the barely lifeless referee who collapses immediately after raising his arm.)
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley has done it! Jack Ripley has qualified for next week’s Fatal 4 Way contest to go on to main event Pain for Pride! The dream is dead for Cameron Ella Ava! It is so over!
(Cameron Ella Ava is shown completely motionless lying in a pool of blood in the ring.)
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava herself might be dead! We need some medical personnel out here right now!
(Jack Ripley is shown laughing as a stretcher is brought out to ringside and Cameron Ella Ava begins to be loaded up onto it to be taken backstage. Ripley heads backstage laughing at the damage he has done as the crowd boos loudly.)
Rich Russillo: What a monster. Cameron Ella Ava fought hard but she will not be competing in next week’s Fatal 4 Way match for a shot at the EAW World Championship!!!
(Cameron Ella Ava is shown being stretchered up the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Wait what the hell?!?!
(Cameron Ella Ava is shown shoving the medical personnel away as she rolls off the stretcher still bleeding profusely from her head that was bashed repeatedly into the exposed turnbuckle. Cameron Ella Ava shoves the medical staff away as she kneels on the top of the ramp looking up at the Pain for Pride logo hanging from the rafters in sadness. Cameron Ella Ava is shown standing up clenching her fists at her sides.)
Cameron Ella Ava: (off-mic) I vow that i will get my Pain For Pride moment this season… I am Cameron Ella Ava, I WILL GET IT ONE WAY OR ANOTHER!!!
(Cameron Ella Ava shoves past the medical officials and heads backstage refusing their help as the camera fades to black.)
(A commercial airs featuring recent social media posts from CM Banks being trapped in EAW Headquarters.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton standing in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS FOR… THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
(‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as the entire audience drowns out the music with their negative reactions. The EAW World Champion, Charlie Marr makes his way out while holding his championship closely, clutching onto the gold on this night as he sports a sly grin on his face. The prospect of the match tonight is not lost within the world champion tonight, as Charlie relishes in the polarizing response from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing the challenger! From Tower Hamlets, London, United Kingdom; weighing in at 240 pounds… HE IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION, CHARLIEEEEEE MARR!!!
Persephone: If this guy becomes double champion, this show’s gonna be unbearable… but he did beat Rex, so I’m conflicted.
James Peters: Charlie Marr has been on the run of a lifetime, due in part to his quick thinking and being able to adapt as a competitor. That much is ensured through his reign thus far, as he has been able to escape the clutches of defeat time and time again while staying true to the title that he possesses. This is an all too familiar realm for him now, as he’s looking to become double champion tonight.
Rich Russillo: No doubt in Charlie’s abilities, he has been an incredible champion off the basis of holding onto the gold by any means necessary. How he has been able to do so after all this time may continue to remain polarizing to much of the audience, but none of that matters to the EAW World Champion…
(‘El Gavilan’ by Luis R Conriquez, Peso Pluma, & Tony Aguirre can be heard through the speakers as the crowd gives off incredibly strong reactions for the EAW Hardcore Champion, Roberto De La Rosa. Roberto has the title around his waist, with a confident expression on his face as he looks ahead to the EAW World Champion who is situated inside the ring. Roberto remains entirely focused, as he walk down the ramp while patting his title that’s around his waist.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing the chanpion! From Hildago, Mexico, weighing in at 225 pounds… HE IS THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION, ROBERTOOOO DE LA ROSA!!!
Persephone: Andddd here’s to hoping we have a good time, right guys… in honor of Luis!
James Peters: Roberto De La Rosa has an immense battle in his hands tonight, as the EAW Hardcore Champion, he’s been able to situate himself comfortably in the realm of a match where anything goes. This will be quite the test for him, Charlie Marr may have been the trickster that he is, but he is also very much capable of weathering any storm that he chooses to. Tonight, it will be tough to call on both ends…
Rich Russillo: Roberto will need to focus, and he has! But Charlie has also been situated in many battles where anything goes as well, De La Rosa just has to find a way to defeat the EAW World Champion and show to the whole world exactly why he is the Hardcore Champion in the first place! Both of these men became champions on the same night, in the same match, of Road to Redemption, but tonight? They do battle!
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: HERE WE GO! ROBERTO DE LA ROSA DEFENDS THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST CHARLIE MARR! Roberto’s got quite the heavy burden on him tonight in what has undoubtedly become the biggest match of his career, having to defend his title against the EAW World Champion! Roberto & Charlie have been on quite the opposing paths, you’d think they would not cross one another in the manner that they have, but here we see that—THIS WAS MEANT TO BE! BOTH MEN DON’T WASTE ANY TIME RUSHING TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND LAYING DOWN THE STRIKES IMMEDIATELY!! The referee obviously won’t do a thing about it, as both of these elitists find themselves in a match where nothing can stop them ‘till the opposition is down for good!!
Rich Russillo: Charlie is able to overpower Roberto as he sends a stiff right that causes De La Rosa to back away! Now Marr has this in temporary control, as he’s able to continue sending the strikes right across the temple of the champion who must defend his own title right now! There won’t be any place for collar and elbow tie-ups tonight, as this match will get ugly fast and that’s a surefire guarantee! Charlie aims for another right—but Roberto ducks under the strike and Charlie immediately turns… INTO A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP! Charlie has been met with a chop that can be heard all across the freakin’ arena!! I felt that from here! Charlie’s wincing in pain, but isn’t given any room to simmer down as Roberto sends ANOTHER CHOP across his chest for good measure!
Persephone: These chops don’t really impress after the million times you see them, it’s child’s play now. :wow:
James Peters: Regardless of those sentiments, they leave the audience quite enamored with how they echo through the atmosphere, as A THIRD CHOP has Charlie reeling while emerging back from the ropes and to the middle of the ring! He’s shaking his head with his arm on his own chest, but Roberto is following suit with a SWIFT SAITO THAT COULD PUT CHARLIE MARR DOWN IMMEDIATELY!!
Rich Russillo: BACK ELBOW FROM CHARLIE! Not even close to being able to connect with the saito, but it was one hell of an attempt from the Hardcore Champion there! This causes Roberto to let go, and stumble back into the ropes while Charlie’s turning around to maintain focus on the champion, now rushing toward Roberto as he aims for a big boot to knock Roberto down from where he stood… ROBERTO SIDE STEPS & NAILS A BACK ELBOW OF HIS OWN! Charlie’s rocked as the elbow landed on his own temple, Roberto has been able to stand his own ground against the increasingly experienced Charlie Marr as now he’s stumbled back as well!
James Peters: Charlie Marr is incredibly experienced that much is correct, but there’s downplaying Roberto’s own experience as well in a match such as this! De La Rosa has been able to position himself as an EAW mainstay that cannot be underestimated, with the time that he’s put into the sport as well as carving out his own path as EAW Hardcore Champion. He has racked up the defenses, and he’s proving that much BY RUSHING TOWARD CHARLIE MARR WITH A RUNNING KNEE—BUT CHARLIE QUICKLY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Roberto stops himself right at the ropes to the best of his abilities… BEFORE CHARLIE NAILS ROBERTO WITH A SUCCESSFUL BIG BOOT THIS TIME THE MOMENT THAT ROBERTO DROPS! Marr immediately motions for the cover!!!
ONEEEEEE!!!!
TWO—
Rich Russillo: NO! ROBERTO KICKS OUT! Charlie doesn’t allow this kick out to deter him at all here, as he’s quickly positioning himself right over Roberto, tossing the rights directly upon Roberto as the EAW Hardcore Champion tries to block these punches the best that he possibly can! Marr finally gets off of De La Rosa, but keeps a grip of his hair as he’s dragging Roberto back over to the corner here, and he’s got Roberto leaned against the bottom turnbuckle!! Now Charlie is stomping DOWN onto Roberto with deliberate stomps, not repeated too often but with enough force behind each stomp that caves into the chest of Roberto!!!
Persephone: These guys have stayed in the ring long enough, where’s the hardcore shit???
James Peters: And now Charlie Marr is pressing his boot right over the temple of Roberto, and De La Rosa has no way of getting himself out of this predicament here! Charlie has been instituting complete control over the Hardcore Champion, much to his credit as he’s been able to keep Roberto at bay this much! Charlie’s able to adapt to any environment that he finds himself in, using any tactic in the book to ensure that there’s no escaping defeat for his opponent! The referee can’t do a damn thing about Charlie here, but Marr finally lets go and backs away from Roberto as he backs into the opposite corner!
Rich Russillo: Roberto’s still leaned back against the bottom turnbuckle, surely feeling the effects of Charlie’s stomps as he hasn’t been able to emerge since. Now Marr’s got a one way ticket toward increasing his momentum right about now, as Roberto’s not moving an inch… CHARLIE RUSHES TOWARD ROBERTO—
James Peters: SUDDEN DROPKICK FROM ROBERTO TAKES CHARLIE DOWN!!! Roberto must’ve played possum ‘till Charlie rushed toward him to take advantage!! Marr is trying to return back to his feet, but he’s absolutely dazed and doesn’t understand where he’s at right now! Roberto is moving back to a proper stance, now grabbing a hold of Charlie from behind with his arm wrapped around his neck here!!!
Rich Russillo: AS HE NAILS THE SAITO SUPLEX WITH AUTHORITY!!! CHARLIE IS SENT REELING!!! ROBERTO RUSHES TOWARD THE COVER!!!
ONEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOO—
Persephone: Duh. He kicks out. What more is there to say???
James Peters: This is the case, as Charlie Marr is able to kick out and stay in the match!! Now Roberto is dragging Charlie back upward to his own two feet, not wasting much time in continuing to mount any offense that he can as there’s no other way this is gonna go… Roberto doesn’t let up WITH HAVING MARR IN POSITION FOR ‘THE CALLING CARD’—
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE SQUIRMS FREE AND TRANSITIONS ROBERTO AROUND INTO AN ARM DRAG!! Roberto is caught with the arm drag as Charlie himself quickly crawls backward and leans against the ropes! Both men glaring at one another as they have been fighting to see who can take hold of the EAW Hardcore Championship… and judging by the looks of their faces… I believe we’re gonna see what they’re willing to delve into just to garner exactly that!!!
James Peters: BOTH MEN SLIDE OUT OF THE RING WITH URGENCY! THEY BEGIN TO TOSS ALL KINDS OF WEAPONRY INTO THE RING AS THE ELECTRICITY IN THIS ARENA CAN BE FELT! STEEL CHAIRS! KENDO STICKS! STOP SIGNS & TRASH CANS, IT’S BECOMING A TRAINWRECK IN THAT RING BY EACH PASSING SECOND! Now Roberto finally emerges back up to his feet, holding a barbed wire wrapped steel chair in his position as he has a grin on his face, shortly before looking toward Charlie Marr… who has a devious smirk of his own, grasping onto a barbed wire wrapped 2×4 as they both have their own weapons of mass destruction here!
Persephone: I’ve been waiting for this to get ugly, let’s see bodies drop please!
Rich Russillo: Both elitists slide into the ring, and they’ve got their respective weapons clutched closely… BEFORE SWINGING TOWARD ONE ANOTHER!!!
(CLASH!!!)
James Peters: NO ONE HOME! THE BARBED WIRE WRAPPED WEAPONS FROM BOTH MEN COLLIDE WITH ONE ANOTHER AS THEY ARE ABLE TO HOLD EACH OTHER OFF! BUT THEY AIM TO STRIKE ONCE MORE HERE!!!!
(CLASH!!!!)
Rich Russillo: NOTHING AGAIN! NEITHER CHAMPION IS WILLING TO LET UP AS THE SLIGHTEST MISTAKE CAN CAUSE EITHER MAN TO LOSE CONTROL! Roberto and Charlie are refusing to give in at any point, but now they’re both raising their weapons once more as they’re aiming for further swings—
James Peters: CHARLIE WITH A SWIFT EYE-POKE TO ROBERTO! Roberto’s got his hand on his own eye as he has to drop grip of the chair with both hands now, and THIS IS GONNA COST HIM… AS CHARLIE SWINGS THE 2×4 RIGHT ACROSS THE SIDE OF ROBERTO!!!! ROBERTO’S CLUTCHING ONTO HIS SIDE IN THE PROCESS, CHARLIE CAUGHT HIS RIBS WITH THAT STRIKE… AND HE’S NOT DONE! CHARLIE MARR SWUNG DIRECTLY ACROSS HIS BACK THIS TIME!!! THE BARBED WIRE STUCK TO HIS BACK AFTER THAT!!!
Rich Russillo: Jesus Christ, Roberto is going through the ringer here! Charlie Marr was able to think up something immensely quick as Roberto’s now dropped to a prone position, not a good place for the Hardcore Champion to be as Charlie sets the barbed wire steel chair down onto the mat… GRABBING A HOLD OF ROBERTO—SENDING HIM DOWN ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR WITH A FRONT POWERSLAM!! ROBERTO’S IN AGONY BUT CHARLIE HOOKS THE LEG!!!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEE—
James Peters: NOT YET!!! ROBERTO REMAINS IN IT!! Charlie isn’t gonna let up any further than he needs to, ‘cause now he’s situating himself right over Roberto, and he takes his 2×4 downward onto his back… PROCEEDING TO DRAG THE BARBED WIRE ALONG HIS BACK IN A SICKENING DISPLAY! ROBERTO IS GROANING OUT IN PAIN!!! Charlie Marr is showing that in matters such as this, he’s willing to stoop lower than anyone could possibly imagine here! Roberto doesn’t seem to have any movement to bring himself out of this!!!
Persephone: And the blood’s building up, seeping down his back… I’m fucking winning here…
Rich Russillo: Charlie tosses the chair to the side, not wasting another moment as he’s breaking off pieces of the barbed wire and wrapping the barbed wire around his own forearm! What could Marr possibly be thinking here… OH MY… ‘TRANQUILITY’ WITH THE BARBED WIRE WRAPPED AROUND HIS ARM!!! THE BARBED WIRE IS SINKING DEEP INTO ROBERTO’S THROAT AS THE REAR NAKED CHOKE HAS BEEN APPLIED!!! Charlie isn’t allowing Roberto any room to breathe here, and Roberto could be mere moments away from losing his EAW Hardcore Championship! We may be ready to see double champ Charlie in the building if this turns out to go his way!!!!
James Peters: You can see all of the pain in Roberto’s eyes, his face is swelling up an ugly shade of red as he’s being choked all the while with the barbed wire pressing against the skin of his throat!! Charlie Marr is gonna ensure that there’s room for error here, and this is only gonna pan out for the worse for our defending champion… as he’s fading… and fading… AND FADING! WE MAY SEE A NEW HARDCORE CHAMPION IN CHARLIE MARR—
(SMACK!!!!)
Rich Russillo: JESUS!!! ROBERTO IN A LAST DITCH EFFORT SMACKS THE BARBED WIRE STEEL CHAIR RIGHT OVER CHARLIE MARR’S SKULL!!! Charlie is forced to let go as Roberto is now coughing up a storm, but at least he has this much valuable time now to recover and return back to a far more capable form after Charlie nearly put him to sleep! Marr’s now holding onto his own head as he’s backing away, and he’s even got a crimson mask beginning to build because of it!!!
Persephone: That’s why you don’t wanna be bald, a shiny target for anybody to see even when they’re moving out of consciousness.
James Peters: Charlie’s trying to shake off the chair shot the best that he can, returning back to his feet while Roberto is still crawling around after the rear naked choke nearly put him away! Marr now staggers himself over to Roberto while he can—ROBERTO WITH THE SAME 2X4 CHARLIE BROUGHT INTO THE BOUT, STRIKING MARR DIRECTLY ACROSS HIS MIDSECTION!! Charlie’s clutching his abdomen in pain while Roberto’s dragging Charlie over to the trash can that’s lying prone on the mat, now hoisting him into position—
Rich Russillo: ‘THE CALLING CARD’ PILEDRIVER RIGHT ONTO THE TRASH CAN!!! PILEDRIVER IS SUCCESSFUL AS CHARLIE MARR WAS JUST SPIKED ONTO HIS OWN SKULL!! ROBERTO HOOKS THE LEG!!!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEE—
Rich Russillo: KICK OUT!!! CHARLIE MARR REMAINS IN THIS MATCH!!! Roberto is clutching his lower back as he’s still feeling the after effects of the agony he’s been put through, but he’s still in this!!! Now Roberto is rolling himself out of the ring, and he’s situating himself at the apron while Charlie’s slowly but surely bringing himself up to his own two feet! Roberto sees that he’s got Charlie right where he could possibly need him…
James Peters: Charlie Marr is leaving a pool of blood on the may as his face is absolutely shrouded in red, all due in part to the chair that would save Roberto and keep him in the match! Now Marr is up to his feet, and Roberto has another opportunity to keep Charlie from claiming his championship and being able to call himself double champion!!! ROBERTO LEAPS UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE… & TOWARD CHARLIE FOR THE ‘BORDER CRASHER’—
Rich Russillo: HOLY!!!! CHARLIE THREW THE STOP SIGN DIRECTLY INTO ROBERTO’S CRANIUM!!! ROBERTO CRUMBLES DOWN ONTO THE MAT!!! Charlie just nailed the stop sign directly into Roberto’s skull with authority as it proved to be a success, and now Roberto is staggering back up to his feet with no clue of where the hell he is!!! Charlie’s remaining on his feet as De La Rosa is turning around and stumbling toward the EAW WORLD CHAMPION—
James Peters: AS CHARLIE HOISTS ROBERTO UP… AND PLANTS HIM DOWN ONTO THE 2X4 WITH ‘THE HEADMASTER RITUAL’!!! THE HEADMASTER RITUAL IS SUCCESSFUL AS THE SPINEBUSTER CAUSED MORE AGONY TO HIS LOWER BACK!!! CHARLIE REMAINS DRAPED OVER ROBERTO AS THE PIN IS MADE!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Persephone: KICK OUT??? Well, keep it going then!!! I need that mat to look like a murder scene if we’re closing this show out with a bang!!!
Rich Russillo: NOW CHARLIE’S DRAGGING ROBERTO BACK INTO POSITION! He’s got a handful of his hair once more, assuring that Roberto is situated right over the steel chair that was utilized against Charlie Marr! The EAW World Champion is looking to ensure that another title can be placed in his luggage when leaving the arena, as he’s hooking Roberto’s arms now… IT MAY BE OVER!! ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD’!!!
James Peters: ROBERTO SQUIRMS FREE!!! HE TURNS HIMSELF AROUND AND BEHIND CHARLIE—BACKSTABBER!!! A DESPERATE BACKSTABBER TAKES CHARLIE MARR DOWN, BUT THIS HURTS ROBERTO AS WELL!!! HE LANDED RIGHT ON HIS ALREADY CONSIDERABLY HURT BACK WHILE NAILING THE BACKSTABBER!!!
Rich Russillo: Roberto rolls himself back over to under the apron, slowly bringing himself up while Charlie’s moving back up to his feet, able to remain conscious while Roberto’s got a hold of the 2×4 that Marr brought into the match! Charlie sees Roberto in the distance, and he quickly grabs a chair, rushing toward Roberto as he’s looking to SMACK THE CHAIR OVER HIS SKU—OH MY GOD!!! ROBERTO RIPPED BARBED WIRE OFF THE 2X4 AND STABBED THE BARBED WIRE INTO CHARLIE MARR’S FACE!!! HE MAY HAVE CAUGHT THE EAW WORLD CHAMP IN THE EYES!!!
James Peters: HE GOT HIM, THAT’S FOR SURE! Charlie’s clutching onto his face while Roberto is now wrapping the barbed wire around his knee pad, and he sees that Charlie is turning himself around before LEAPING UP THE TOP ROPE… AND NAILING ‘BORDER CRASHER’!!!! BARBED WIRE WRAPPED SPRINGBOARD KNEE CATCHES CHARLIE MARR AS HE DROPS!!! ROBERTO DRAPES HIMSELF OVER MARR!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Rich Russillo: KICKOUTTTTTT!!! CHARLIE MARR IS ABLE TO KICK OUT AS ROBERTO CAN’T BELIEVE IT!!! HE TRULY BELIEVED THAT HE HAD THE MATCH WON RIGHT THERE! NOW ROBERTO IS BACKING HIMSELF AWAY FROM CHARLIE MARR, WHO IS SLOWLY MAKING HIS WAY BACK UP TO HIS KNEES, AND HE’S MAKING SURE THAT CHARLIE IS PUT DOWN FOR GOOD AFTER WHAT HE’S GOT PREPARED FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!! MARR IS UP… AND ROBERTO RUSHES FORWARD WITH ‘EL ÚLTIMO DESEO’—
(SMACK!!!!!)
James Peters: HOLY CRAP!!! CHARLIE JUST SMACKED ROBERTO RIGHT OVER THE SKULL WITH THE FREAKIN’ 2X4!!! ROBERTO’S HEAD IS NOW BEING SOAKED IN BLOOD AS IT’S POURING DOWN HIS FACE AND TO THE MAT!! IT’S A MURDER SCENE WITH THE BLOOD’S THAT’S PAINTED THE CANVAS FOR THIS HARDCORE TITLE MATCH, AND CHARLIE MARR DOESN’T SEEM TO BE DONE!!!
Rich Russillo: A KENDO STICK RIGHT ACROSS ROBERTO’S BACK!!! MARR WRAPPED BARBED WIRE AROUND THE KENDO STICK AS WELL!!! REPEATED STRIKES RIGHT OVER THE BACK OF ROBERTO WITH THE KENDO STICK AS HE IS NOT PULLING BACK ANY OF THESE OVERHEAD STRIKES HERE!!! ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS IN A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN!!!
James Peters: WHICH ALLOWS CHARLIE MARR TO SITUATE HIMSELF UP AT THE TOP OF THE TURNBUCKLE, WITH ROBERTO GROGGILY MANEUVERING HIMSELF UP TO HIS FEET, HIS HAND ON HIS BACK AS HE TURNS TO CHARLIE MARR—
Rich Russillo: ‘DEATH OR GLORY’ SENDS ROBERTO BACK FIRST ONTO THE BATCH OF CHAIRS!!!! CHARLIE MARR CAUGHT ROBERTO WITH THE DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT AS HE CRAWLS OVER, ARM OVER DE LA ROSA!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Persephone: HUH??? HE KICKS OUT!!
James Peters: INDEED HE DOES! ROBERTO IS ABLE TO KICK OUT!!! BUT CHARLIE MARR ISN’T WILLING TO WAIT THIS OUT!!! HE’S MOVING A BIT SLOWER, BUT HE’S DOING ALL THAT HE CAN TO BRING THE HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP HOME TONIGHT! CHARLIE IS TREKKING UP TO THE TOP, AND DE LA ROSA IS DOWN!!! MARR’S GOT HIM RIGHT HE’S NEEDED… ‘SIN SALIDA’—
Rich Russillo: BRASS KNUCKLES!!!! ROBERTO JUST PULLED BRASS KNUCKLES FROM HIS TIGHTS AND JABBED CHARLIE DIRECTLY IN THE ABDOMEN BEFORE CHARLIE COULD LEAP OFF!!! NOW MARR COLLAPSES OFF FROM THE TOP AND DOWN TO THE MAT! ROBERTO USED UP EVERY FIBER OF HIS ENERGY TO STOP CHARLIE MARR BEFORE HE WAS MERE SECONDS AWAY FROM PUTTING AN END TO HIS HARDCORE TITLE REIGN!!
James Peters: AND NOW ROBERTO ROLLS CHARLIE UP!!!! DE LA ROSA PUTS HIS FEET ON THE ROPES AS CHARLIE IS SQUIRMING!!!! THE REFEREE COUNTS THE PIN!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… AND STILLLLLL EAW HARDCORE CHAMPIONNNN… ROBERTO DE LAAAAAA ROSAAAA!!!
(Roberto is seated, crawling over to the corner as he remains leaned against the bottom turnbuckle. The referee hands him his EAW Hardcore Championship, while Charlie Marr crawls over to the nearest ropes, leaned against the bottom rope as there’s visible frustration on his own face with the EAW World Championship handed to him, but without another title as well.)
Persephone: That. Was. Terrific. Worth the abysmal day.
Rich Russillo: What a war that turned out to be, as we expected! Charlie Marr truly could have walked out of tonight as double champion, but Roberto found a way to ensure that the title remained in his possession with what may be the biggest victory of his career!! That was one hell of a battle to come out of the win for!
James Peters: No disagreements there, De La Rosa truly presented himself as a worthy opponent to the EAW World Champion through this trainwreck of chaos that ended up in his own favor. Congratulations to the EAW Hardcore Champion, Roberto De La Rosa!
(As Charlie’s remaining unhappy with the result, shaking his head and clutching his EAW World Championship closely… Roberto groggily brings himself up to his feet, and motions for a microphone, which he received from an official. Roberto then diverts his attention directly on Charlie Marr, while they’re both still in the ring.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Charlie… you can sit there, upset with how tonight went for you, won’t make a difference. This title belongs to me, hermano. You had your chance, took it, and it wasn’t the home run you were expecting. I graciously gave you the opportunity for MY EAW Hardcore Championship, & defeated you. Now… it’s time for you to pay your own favor forward, compadre. I want… YOUR title…
(Roberto steps forward, as he points directly at the EAW World Championship.)
Roberto De La Rosa: A shot for the EAW World Championship… AT FIGHTING SPIRIT!
(The challenge for the EAW World Championship received quite the reaction from the audience, Charlie Marr slowly pulled himself upward to his feet using the ropes, and he glared at Roberto while looking down at his own title… before giving Roberto the nod, with a sly grin on his face despite his eyes indicating lingering anger.)
Charlie Marr: (off-mic) You got it…
Rich Russillo: Wow!!! Hell of an announcement to be made tonight! Roberto is getting his own opportunity for the EAW World Championship at Fighting Spirit! After defeating Charlie Marr—
(SMACK!!!!)
Persephone: HE SMACKED HIM! :blessed:
James Peters: AND CHARLIE JUST SMACKED ROBERTO ACROSS THE FACE BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN!!! CHARLIE IS RAINING THE DOWN THE PUNCHES OVER ROBERTO IS HIS ANGER ISN’T SUBSIDING FROM THE LOSS TONIGHT! HE’S THROWING THE LEFTS AND RIGHTS EVERY WAY HE CAN!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT ROBERTO IS ABLE TO TURN HIMSELF OVER ONTO CHARLIE MARR, AND HE’S SENDING THE RIGHTS ACROSS CHARLIE NOW!!! ROBERTO ISN’T GONNA ALLOW THIS TO GO PAST HIM! THE LEFTS AND RIGHTS BEING THROWN WITH BOTH MEN AS THEY AREN’T LETTING UP!!!
James Peters: AND NOW CHARLIE SHOVES HIM AWAY! BOTH MEN EAGERLY GRAB KENDO STICKS AND BEGIN WACKING AWAY AT ONE ANOTHER!!! NEITHER MAN WANTS TO BACK DOWN FOR A MOMENT!!!!
Rich Russillo: THEY JUST WENT THROUGH A GODDAMN WAR AND THEY’RE STILL ASKING FOR MORE! THE KENDO STICK STRIKES FROM BOTH ELITISTS ARE EMPHATIC AS THEY REFUSE TO LET UP ON THE ATTACKS!!! WHAT AN END FOR VOLTAGE TONIGHT AS THIS CONTINUES TO SPIRAL!!!
(Charlie Marr & Roberto De La Rosa continue to strike each other with the kendo sticks without avail as neither man wants to back down. Before long, mountains of security begin to sprawl into the ring as they separate both elitists away from one another as the chaos ensues further. Charlie & Roberto remain adamant on targeting one another with their kendo sticks raised, as the scene fades out for Voltage on a chaotic end.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
