John Helms
(The camera opens up to the inside of a building. It’s unclear what the building is, but the camera continues to pan through the hallways. Eventually, as the camera continues to showcase the inside of the building, it becomes clear that it is actually a prison. Not too long after this, the camera would pan up to the newly inducted Hall of Famer, Jake Smith. Jake is using the phone, and he is clearly frustrated following the events of last week. While the person he is speaking to can’t be heard, Jake himself would soon begin to speak.)
Jake Smith: What do you mean why would I call you?… I’ve been arrested.
(A few seconds pass after Jake says this, as he’s receiving a response from the person on the phone. However, before long, a very confused look would appear on his face.)
Jake Smith: :comeagain: What do you mean you don’t watch Voltage?
(Once again, a few more seconds pass.)
Jake Smith: I guess I could’ve called my agent or lawyer, but I thought of you… I mean, they’re trying to say I murdered my ex-wife. That’s crazy, right?? Like, why would I do something like that?
(Some more time passes as Jake listens to the person on the phone.)
Jake Smith: :skip: What do you mean “did I”???? NO! I’m not a murderer!
(Jake just shakes his head as he continues to listen.)
Jake Smith: Did you just say too bad?? What??… Look, can you just post my bail? I have a World Championship match, I don’t have time to sit in prison for something I didn’t even do.
(Jake stops speaking once again, waiting for an answer.)
Jake Smith: YOU’LL THINK ABOUT IT???? WHAT??????…. Hello?… Hello??
(Jake continues trying to listen, before finally just putting down the phone.)
Jake Smith: :francis: Great. She hung up on me.
(Jake shakes his head, and after this, the camera fades to a point later on. Jake is seen sitting inside of a cell, still in disbelief over everything that’s happened. Jake can’t believe that Charlie would go this far to get to him, and all he can do is sit and wait. However, eventually a guard would walk into the area. He would unlock the cell, catching Jake’s attention.)
Guard: You’re free to go.
Jake Smith: Finally.
(Jake gets up and begins walking out of the cell. When he walks out and walks through the hallway, someone is seen waiting for him. It is a woman, but it is not seen exactly who it is. Once Jake actually sees her, he begins to speak.)
Jake Smith: About time. What took you so long?
???: First of all, you owe me your life. Are you sure you want to speak to me like that?
Jake Smith: :francis:
(Jake continues walking up to her, as the woman with Jake continues speaking.)
???: Secondly, I’ve been doing some digging. Come on, let’s walk.
(Jake listens, walking alongside the mystery companion. They slowly make their way out of the prison, and while they continue speaking to each other, the words aren’t picked up by the camera. After this, the camera begins fading out.)
(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap for last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage is shown, with the likes of Holly Arrow, NICHOLISM, Bea Valentine, Rex McAllister, Hikari Kanno, Harper Lee, Donovan Duke, and Minerva all getting wins. The camera then goes over to show the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida as the crowd roars in approval while the shot pans around to show them. Pyro is seen erupting from the stage before it then goes to the commentary booth, where as per, Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are all seen standing by.)
Rich Russillo: The time for talking is almost over! We are a week away from the biggest event of the Season, PAIN FOR PRIDE, welcoming you all tonight to yet another episode of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!
Persephone: My pain is almost over.
James Peters: Well Seph, we do have to get through this show and what a show it is! The entire Voltage roster is eager to get their last words ahead of such a huge week, and I’m sure we’re not going to be short on thoughts heard all around by the plenty Elitists participating at the Marquee Event! Along with that we have a number of rewind matches from this Season to see, so without further adieu, let’s cut right to ther ing and get this show underway!
(The camera fades to the stage, and ‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta hits. This causes mostly boos to come from the fans, though after his reveal last week some cheers are heard from the fans, who clearly would rather support Charlie Marr than a murderer. Charlie is carrying his EAW World Championship on his shoulder, and he has a microphone in his hand as he makes his way down the ramp.)
James Peters: Here comes Charlie Marr… And honestly, I’m not really sure what’s going to happen here. On one hand he’s scheduled to face Jake Smith at Pain for Pride for the EAW World Championship, but… Can that match really happen when Jake is currently in a cell?
Rich Russillo: Well it’s not like he’s there for something minor. We’re talking about murder here, it’s not like they’ll just let Jake have a match before going to prison. If anything, either Charlie may need a new opponent, or he may not have a title defense at Pain for Pride.
Persephone: PLEEEEEAAAAASE LET HIM NOT HAVE A MATCH! That would make my entire season!
(Charlie slowly walks up the steel steps, before finally entering the ring. His music fades out, and Charlie has a very serious look on his face as he stares out at the fans, before finally beginning to speak.)
Charlie Marr: Look, there’s a lot to unpack tonight. My Pain for Pride match is in jeopardy, but that’s not what’s important here. What’s important is that a woman lost her life, and the man that was originally scheduled to face me at Pain for Pride happens to be the one responsible. You all saw the footage, and I’d just like to reiterate that I can’t stand the idea of a woman being treated like this. The fact that Jake Smith would do something so despicable makes me sick! As the face of this brand, I don’t believe it would be right for this show to continue without us paying our respects to Jessica Smith. It may have been five years since she lost her life, but for those five years, the truth had remained a total secret! The truth hadn’t been revealed until last week, and if Keith Morrison hadn’t helped me, it may have never been revealed. So please everyone, let’s just have a moment of silence for Jessica.
(A picture of Jessica would appear on the titantron after this. Charlie bows his head down, and the fans go silent as a bell is heard.)
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(Immediately after the tenth bell, Charlie raises his head and begins speaking once again, showing very little care.)
Charlie Marr: Anyways now that that’s over with, let’s get to the other thing that’s important! That balding midget’s gonna be spending Pain for Pride in a cell, so I no longer have a Pain for Pride opponent! I’m sure there may have been one or two people out there that for some reason was interested in seeing Jake fight for a World Championship at the biggest show of the year, but in case you all need a reminder, this is Pain for Pride we’re talking about. Jake doesn’t belong in Pain for Pride main events to begin with, and I believe when it’s all said and done, everyone will be thanking me, not only for seeking justice and making sure Jake gets what he deserves, but for also making sure he is nowhere near the main event scene. Jake is the worst, and if we’re being honest, I think I’ll be perfectly fine having no opponent at Pain for Pride. In fact I’d rather face nobody at all than waste my time on someone like Jake!
Charlie Marr: The way I see it, I’m willing to sacrifice my Pain for Pride match to make sure Jake rots in a cell. That’s where he really belongs, and besides. Who’s to say I can’t be on Pain for Pride, anyway? Unlike Jake I’m actually needed around here and as your EAW World Champion I would NEVER miss out on the biggest show of the entire year. I-
(‘Stop Breathing (Burn In My Light Intro)’ by Playboi Carti hits, and much like Charlie, Jake receives loud boos with a few surprising cheers also heard. While Jake Smith is certainly no fan favorite, fans are surprised to see him make an appearance tonight. Almost as surprised as the EAW World Champion, who doesn’t look too amused. Jake storms down the ramp with a microphone in his hand, and he looks furious after what happened last week.)
James Peters: WOW! Jake Smith is back from prison it looks like, and he doesn’t look happy at all!
Rich Russillo: Of course he doesn’t! We all saw what happened to him last week. I don’t think anyone would be happy in his shoes.
Persephone: But… He’s still a murderer, right? Are we just gonna brush past that?
(Jake slides into the ring, and as he does this, Charlie goes to speak.)
Charlie Marr: Aren’t you supposed to be in-
Jake Smith: Shut the fuck up.
Charlie Marr: :francis:
Jake Smith: I’ve seen and been through a lot in my career, but never in my life have I needed to sit behind a cell because of a crime I didn’t even commit. I don’t know if you’re still just mad about that attack or because I brought out that dumb whore a few weeks ago, but you’re out of your mind if you thought any of this was gonna keep me from taking that EAW World Championship at Pain for Pride. You’re scared of me Charlie, and I get it. Of all the people headlining Pain for Pride this year I’m the only one that can say they managed to overcome twenty nine people in the same match, but if you wanted to run away from a fight all you had to do was hand me that title, because one way or another I was always gonna take it anyway. You didn’t just try to humiliate me. You tried to ruin my career, if not my entire life, and I’m not about to let you get away with that. In these dumbasses forgot, my last World Championship reign was only last year. I already have my name in history. I already belong in Pain for Pride main events, and in my second Pain for Pride main event, I’m tearing you apart.
(Charlie doesn’t say anything, and it’s clear at the moment that Jake is still pissed off about the arrest that occurred last week. After a moment, Jake continues.)
Jake Smith: Just take a second and imagine my surprise ending that stupid match last week, expecting to leave the arena and forget all about it, just for a SWAT team to run in. I was arrested for something I didn’t even do, and the worst part is, you almost managed to get away with it. If things went to plan, you would’ve gotten me out of the World Championship picture, saving this joke of a title reign once again. You shouldn’t have made it this far in the first place and you were willing to go this low just to make sure you make it even further, but you fucked up, because I’m back and Pain for Pride is only a week away. Now that I’m back, I’m gonna do exactly what I said I was gonna do from the start. I’m gonna do the entire world a favor, and make sure the days of you holding World Championships in EAW are officially over.
(Charlie doesn’t look amused hearing this from Jake, and he quickly goes to respond.)
Charlie Marr: Jake, what makes you think you’ll be getting your World Championship match? Do you think I care that you somehow managed to escape prison? You’re still a murderer, and nobody’s interested in seeing a murderer like you fight for my title. You might not be a danger to me, but you’re definitely a danger to all of the people in the crowd that never had a single fight in their lives. You’re a terrible person, and even if I did agree to face you, the cops would probably run in halfway through the match to take you back. There’s no point of this, so instead of coming out here and giving yourself up, you’d be better off just running back to wherever you’ve been hiding. This Championship isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but for all the places it could possibly end up, there’s no way in hell I’m letting it end up in your hands. Not only are you a heartless murderer, a manipulative snake, and so much more, but above all else, you’re just not any good. The fact that you even made it this far is depressing.
(Jake doesn’t say anything immediately, instead allowing Charlie to keep speaking.)
Charlie Marr: Well? You can go now.
Jake Smith: How long are you going to keep playing dumb, Charlie?
Charlie Marr: I have no idea what you’re talking about. For the first time in your life, you’re actually a wanted man, Jake. The last thing you should be doing is putting yourself out there with thousands of people watching-
Jake Smith: I didn’t kill Jessica.
(After hearing this, Charlie just shakes his head, as if he’s in disbelief that Jake is still arguing this. After a few seconds, he begins to respond.)
Charlie Marr: Alright, Jake. Sure. You didn’t kill her, her dead body just happened to be buried in YOUR backyard, where YOU married her, while you said absolutely nothing about her and left her entire family wondering where she was! Something about that just doesn’t add up. Mind telling us what that is?
Jake Smith: Yeah, I’ll tell you. Your entire story doesn’t add up, because Jessica isn’t even dead.
(This gets a loud reaction from the crowd, but Charlie doesn’t look too happy hearing Jake say this.)
Charlie Marr: Excuse me? Is that supposed to be some sort of bad joke? You were watching my work with Keith Morrison, right? He’s from True Crime, he wouldn’t get this wrong.
Jake Smith: Well either you paid him off or there’s a first time for everything, because like I said I didn’t kill anybody, and you know that just as well as I do. Last week was a set up, and you knew that from the start. I didn’t kill Jessica. Jessica’s not dead at all. She never was! We haven’t been married in years, it’s not my responsibility to let her parents know where she is. If she doesn’t want to speak to them that’s on her, but I’m not about to take the fall for something that’s nothing more than a cheap lie to try and avoid having to face me at Pain for Pride.
Charlie Marr: Jake, nobody is on your side. You know that, right? I’m not sure what you’re talking about right now, but we heard the stories. You’ve been treating people like shit for years, and we really didn’t even cover everyone! There was always Terry’s sister, Holly Arrow, Bronson Daniels, let’s be real for a moment. You’re not trustworthy at all, so if anyone’s lying here, it’s definitely not-
Jake Smith: It was a dog’s bone.
Charlie Marr: What?
Jake Smith: I don’t really give a shit about what you or anyone else still obsessed with me thinks about me these days, but I’m not about to keep listening to lies that could have and should have been disproven before it even came to this. Believe it or not, I’m actually not lonely and helpless like you hoped I was when you did all of this. You and whoever Keith Morrison is spent all that time talking about finding the truth, but the REAL truth is that Jessica was never dead. I’ll admit our marriage didn’t work out and we ended up splitting up, but what actually happened after we split is that Jessica faked her death. In fact… For the past few years, Jessica’s been living in Belize with Josh Nicholls. You know, the same Josh you supposedly got your tip from?
(This receives another loud reaction, as the fans are completely surprised by everything that’s being revealed. Charlie on the other hand doesn’t actually look as surprised anymore, though he doesn’t look pleased either.)
Charlie Marr: That’s a lie.
Jake Smith: No you idiot, none of it is a lie. Everything I’m saying now is the truth, and none of it would’ve needed to be said if you didn’t go and get me locked up. Jessica CHOSE to do what she did. She faked her death, ran away with Josh to Belize, and never spoke to anyone else again. Her parents want to know why I never contacted them? It’s because first of all, it wasn’t my problem anymore, and second, I DIDN’T KNOW ANYTHING MYSELF! Even the bone you guys found. That wasn’t her bone. That was a dog’s bone. Specifically, it was my childhood dog’s bone. His name was Rover. :wow:
(Despite the reaction from the crowd, Charlie Marr doesn’t look amused by how this conversation is going one bit. Jake notices this, and he begins to speak once again.)
Jake Smith: What’s wrong, Charlie?
Charlie Marr: What’s wrong? You just lied to all of these people and you’re asking me what’s wrong? Jake, you really are a terrible human being. See, I get that I’ve made a lot of enemies throughout my career, but not only have I been very honest about who I am, but when I have a problem with someone I solve it in the ring. You? You just kill them and spend the next five years lying about it! I’m not sure who you think you’re fooling here, but it’s not going to work on me. You can’t just come out here with a story you made up and expect everyone to buy it. We’re talking about the words of someone who is known to be sinister. Why should anyone trust you without any proof?
Jake Smith: Charlie, are you serious? I WAS ARRESTED! Why would I be lying???
Charlie Marr: Jake we’d be here all night if I tried to find a meaning to half of the things you do. You’re a dumbass. That’s just who you are, so now you decided that your course of action would be to try and fool everyone with this obvious lie, but I’m not having it. Where’s your proof? Unless you can prove that any of this story is true, there’s no reason that I need to be defending my Championship against you at the biggest event of the year. You belong behind bars, not in a wrestling rin-
???: That’s enough!
(The fans cheer after hearing this, and Captain Charisma begins walking out. He is holding a microphone in his hand, and he doesn’t look happy whatsoever with the conversation that has gone on in the ring. However, Captain Charisma is not alone. Following him is none other than Josh Nicholls and Jake’s ex-wife, Jessica. Both of them are holding microphones in their hands, and neither of them look very happy about everything that’s happened.)
Captain Charisma: Is this who you were looking for?
Charlie Marr: :oh:
(Seeing that Jessica is definitely not dead and is standing right at the stage, Charlie looks “shocked”, or at least pretends to be shocked by the reveal.)
Charlie Marr: OH MY GOD, NO WAY! SHE’S ALIVE EVERYONE!
Captain Charisma: :francis:
Jake Smith: Seriously?
(By this point the fans are now loudly beginning to boo, realizing that Charlie Marr completely lied about his findings last week. Jessica just shakes her head, before beginning to speak.)
Jessica: I’m sorry, but when I did what I did, I wasn’t intending to ever be dragged back to this place years later, especially not for something like this. In fact I wanted nothing to do with Jake or the wrestling business, which is why me and Josh moved away after Jake turned his back on him. I would’ve said something, but I wasn’t expecting a murder case to be opened because of it.
Josh Nicholls: Yeah. Jake was a piece of shit but he didn’t kill anybody. At least, not Jessica.
Jake Smith: :wtf: You’re not helping.
Captain Charisma: Charlie, instead of feeding guys like Keith Morrison fake information so you can throw a member of the roster in prison, don’t you think you’d be better off focusing on making sure you’re ready to get in the ring at Pain for Pride? You were never about to miss out on a title defense at Pain for Pride, and now that the Grand Rampage winner Jake Smith is back, there’s nothing stopping you two from facing each other. To be honest, I’m tired of all the shenanigans. Pain for Pride is only a week away, so I think it’s about time that we forget about all the stunts, all the mind games, and get back to focusing on what’s actually important. This is a match for the EAW World Championship!
(The fans cheer loudly, and Jake turns towards Charlie before beginning to speak.)
Jake Smith: You heard that, right Charlie? There’s no getting out of this one. Whether you like it or not your Championship is on the line, and I’m not walking out of Pain for Pride without the EAW World Championship. You can try to send me ro prison, you can frame me for murder, but the only thing that’ll be dying is your pathetic reign as Champion. We won’t need an investigation for this either, because the entire world’s gonna watch me beat you next week on the biggest stage there is.
(The two Elitists facing each other at Pain for Pride are face to face at this point, and after everything that’s happened there’s clear tension in the ring. Charlie at this point isn’t happy at all, and he begins to speak.)
Charlie Marr: Don’t get too cocky. Did you forget why I’ve been Champion this whole time? This isn’t as simple as you walking into Pain for Pride and taking the Championship that I’ve been holding since Road to Redemption. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep this title, and if you don’t believe me, why don’t you go ask Rex McAllister?
(After hearing this, Captain Charisma begins to speak up once more.)
Captain Charisma: Right, that actually reminds me.
Charlie Marr: Excuse me?
Captain Charisma: I wasn’t joking when I said it’s time to stop with the shenanigans. This is Pain for Pride, so that’s even more true now. We’ve all seen your previous Championship defenses, and we know that you’re not above just walking out on the match to take advantage of Champion’s Advantage. You clearly like to fuck around, but good luck with that at Pain for Pride. At Pain for Pride not only will you be facing Jake Smith, but in your match there will be NO DISQUALIFICATIONS, and NO COUNT OUTS! To win that EAW World Championship, you HAVE to pin or submit your opponent!
(The crowd explodes with cheers hearing this, and Charlie Marr immediately walks up to the ropes, beginning to yell at Captain Charisma.)
Charlie Marr: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING??
Captain Charisma: It’s Pain for Pride, we don’t need anything ruining this match.
Charlie Marr: I shouldn’t even be facing this guy! Look at him! He doesn’t belong in the same ring as me, he-
James Peters: WOAH! JAKE SMITH JUST BLINDSIDED CHARLIE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THINGS HAVE FINALLY GOTTEN PHYSICAL AGAIN BETWEEN THESE TWO AS CHARLIE IS DROPPED TO A KNEE!!! CHARLIE BEGINS THROWING SHOTS TO THE RIBS WHILE JAKE THROWS PUNCHES TO THE BACK, AND- WAIT A SECOND!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE PUSHED JAKE AWAY AND SWUNG AT HIM, BUT JAKE DUCKED UNDER IT BEFORE RAKING THE EYES!!!! CHARLIE IS STUNNED AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE CAN’T SEE, GIVING JAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STRIKE AS HE GOES FOR THE STARMAKER-
James Peters: NO! CHARLIE IS ABLE TO STOP JAKE AND ROLL OUT OF THE RING BEFORE THE STARMAKER COULD CONNECT!!!!! JAKE WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET A BIT OF PAYBACK, BUT CHARLIE GOT OUT OF HARM’S WAY JUST BEFORE HE COULD BE COMPLETELY TAKEN OUT!
Rich Russillo: These two clearly don’t like each other one bit, and after everything they’ve done to each other, that feels like an understatement!
Persephone: This really might be the most unlikable Pain for Pride main event ever. Why couldn’t Jake stay in prison, and why is Jessica alive?
James Peters: At Pain for Pride we will see Jake Smith and Charlie Marr go one on one, with no count outs or disqualifications! Anything goes, but with this we WILL see a definitive winner! One of these two men will leave Pain for Pride as the EAW World Champion!
(Charlie backpedals just to the bottom of the ramp, and both men stare at each other, clearly full of hatred for each other after the last few weeks. Both men are clearly ready for Pain for Pride, and with the staredown between them, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
[SCREENBAR – Grand Rampage 2024]
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(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 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
(‘Stronger (salü remix)’ by The Score can be heard throughout the arena as Rex McAllister makes his way outward from the entrance ramp as he has a positive expression, remaining as confident as ever with his gaze directed to the ring for a moment. The atmosphere is considerably heavier tonight on Rex, every step he takes is gauging the opportunity he’s earned tonight. He then looks at the crowd with a reassuring nod, before he begins to walk down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first, the challenger! From Sea Isle, New Jersey; weighing in at 238 pounds… REXXXXX MCALLISTER!!!
Persephone: Already know where this is going. Muting you morons ‘till the champ’ comes out.
James Peters: :wtf: Well, for the millions who will appreciate the words being said next: June 24th, 2018. The final day of Rex McAllister holding a world championship in EAW, a nearly six-year drought that has remained the illusive shadow casting itself over McAllister. Tonight, the air is increasingly different. Nearly 50,000 fans are jam packed tonight in the Chase Field Arena, ready to see Rex McAllister finally secure a much deserved third World Championship after the immeasurable work he has put into his craft. Since returning more than a year ago, McAllister may experience the greatest high of his accomplished career tonight…
Rich Russillo: Rex McAllister stated that the job is not finished, refusing to let this mission go incomplete ‘till he can hoist the championship up in the air himself. King of Elite, an event where many may believe that Rex was screwed due to Charlie Marr’s rather clever actions with the bell. While I made my thoughts known, I have learned very well that I do not represent everyone. McAllister had to earn his way back toward becoming a primary contender for the title here, and Shock Value ensured exactly that much. Now, McAllister must make good on this opportunity. This moment, one that there will be no reversing this time around. No third, no setbacks, one-on-one with the EAW World Champion…
(‘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 more intently on this night as he sports a slight grin on his face. Charlie relishes in the polarizing response from the crowd, allowing these voices to seep through the arena as he proceeds to walk down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing the champion! From Tower Hamlets, London, United Kingdom; weighing in at 240 pounds… HE IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION, CHARLIEEEEEE MARR!!!
James Peters: Charlie Marr has plenty of his naysayers, that much is for certain—in spite of that, he has carved out a legacy that cannot be denied by anyone. This remains a battle between two EAW Hall of Famers, two men who have complete understanding of what it’s like to reach the mountaintop & remain at the top. Experience becomes a great point of conversation in this match, but this is merely one of many factors that come into play here. Charlie Marr has always remained one step ahead of his competition, and tonight, he will have to prove that to be the case once again.
Rich Russillo: Charlie Marr is the EAW World Champion for a reason. One clever bastard to many who you hate to admit exactly how fantastic he is, Charlie’s stepping into this match confident. He has beaten Rex, and he knows that this is essentially all or nothing for McAllister through every measure. Charlie can continue to build an already secured career that will be looked back upon for generations, and stepping right over Rex MxAllister one more time can be the emphatic statement maker that leaves all doubts in the dust, once and for all.
Persephone: This can either be the most beautiful day of my life, or make me jump off the roof. Someone’s hitting their parlay today either way.
(Charlie Marr & Rex McAllister stand in opposite corners, as both men glare at one another. The referee walks over to Charlie, as he waits to be given the championship. Charlie looks down toward his title, taking a moment to look upon the gold with a grin on his face, shortly before handing the championship to the referee. The referee lets Rex have a glimpse, as he eyes the title with conviction before glaring back toward a confident Charlie Marr. The referee hands the title off, and as he looks toward both men, he signals for the bell…)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here. We. Go! Charlie Marr defends the EAW World Championship against Rex McAllister! WITH NO TIME WASTED FROM EITHER ELITIST HERE TONIGHT!! THEY BOTH RUSH TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND TRADE RIGHTS WHILE STANDING THEIR GROUND! NOW THE LEFTS AND RIGHTS ARE BEING THROWN ACROSS EACH OTHER AS THERE’S NO CHIVALRY TO BE HAD HERE ON GRAND RAMPAGE!!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE WITH A HARD RIGHT ACROSS REX’S TEMPLE… FOLLOWED BY A SWIFT CHOP ACROSS MARR’S CHEST FROM MCALLISTER! This world championship match is beginning with a quickened pace as Charlie’s looking to return with another right—BUT THE CHOP STOPS HIM HERE! Charlie’s got his hands over his own chest as he’s pacing over to the corner, but Rex is on the pursuit without wasting time! Rex quickly turns Charlie around and sends ANOTHER knife edge chop his way that keeps Marr suppressed against the corner! The champ’ is leaned against the turnbuckle while McAllister’s ensuring that every chop echoes throughout this immense stadium tonight!
James Peters: Rex tries to aim for one more chop with good measure here.. BUT CHARLIE DUCKS UNDER THE CHOP! Rex turns himself around right into a fierce forearm that rocks the challenger as now he’s being kept against the corner here! Marr’s sending another deliberate forearm right across Rex’s temple to keep him rocked for the time being! Charlie decides to take this a step further by pushing his elbow against McAllister’s jaw now! He’s keeping Rex at bay with his elbow pressed into his jaw, but now the referee is forced to count here! He’s gonna proceed with this count as much as he can while Charlie is making every second matter in this instance! COUNT OF FIVE… not quite!! Charlie backs away from the corner for a moment as McAllister’s clutching his own jaw!
Persephone: The disqualification would’ve been much preferred. Anticlimactic results never hurt anybody!
Rich Russillo: Charlie is now treading back over to Rex as he aims for a swing—ONLY TO BE ROCKED BY AN ELBOW SMASH OF REX’S OWN! The elbow dazed Charlie just enough to get him backing into the ropes, but now he’s rebounding back and toward Rex as he’s conscious enough to swing once more!! BUT REX DUCKS UNDER! Another swing evaded as McAllister was rushing past Charlie and toward the ropes!! Both men now rebound from opposite ropes and are running toward one another!!! CHARLIE WITH A BOOT!!
James Peters: CAUGHT! REX CATCHES CHARLIE’S FOOT! The champion’s hopping on one foot here as his hands are up, shaking his head vigorously and trying to get himself out of this predicament! But nothing steps Rex AS HE FOLLOWS UP WITH AN ENZIGURI!! Charlie’s stunned as he’s turning away from Rex in a daze… WITH REX FOLLOWING UP THAT MANEUVER WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! PIN IMMEDIATELY APPLIED!!
Referee: ONE!!!!
Persephone: Moron. Of course that wouldn’t be enough, you’re not facing enhancement talent.
Rich Russillo: An emphatic kick out at one by the EAW World Champion, and Rex isn’t slowing down for a second! He remains on the attack, with his eyes set on deadlifting Charlie Marr off from the canvas! His arms are wrapped around Charlie’s waist, and he’s managing to do it right here!!! He’s gonna deadlift Marr directly into a GERMAN SUPLEX—
James Peters: NO GOOD! CHARLIE WITH A SUDDEN ARM DRAG AS HE SQUIRMED FREE!! The arm drag sends McAllister rolling through onto his back and to his feet while grasping onto the middle rope!! Rex is on one knee as at the corner of his eye, he’s able to spot Charlie rushing directly toward him with a knee lift here!!! REX EVADES THE KNEE AND CHARLIE STOPS HIMSELF AT THE ROPES! McAllister makes the attempt to take advantage once more by wrapping his arms around Charlie’s waist to connect with the german.. but Marr’s clutching onto the ropes!!! Rex is trying to yank Charlie away from the ropes and the referee is forced to count yet again, this time in the champion’s favor!
Rich Russillo: McAllister is forced to undo the grip he had here—but not before a vicious BACK ELBOW right across his temple from Charlie for good measure!! Rex is sent stumbling backward as Charlie took advantage of a moment that was hand delivered right to his control! McAllister is trying to shake off these cobwebs while he’s got ‘em.. BUT NOT IN TIME TO ANTICIPATE A SUDDEN KNEE LIFT FROM CHARLIE MARR!! The knee sends Rex reeling backward into the mat as Charlie doesn’t waste another moment to hook the leg!!
Referee: ONE!!!!
James Peters: KICKOUT AT ONE! Rex will not allow defeat to come about this soon! Charlie isn’t looking to waste much time either, he’s situating himself right over his challenger as he’s sending clobbering blows across his skull! Rex is trying to shield himself for the time being, and Charlie is mounting all of the offense he can possibly muster here! Now Charlie’s dragging Rex over & onto the middle ropes, situating his arms and neck right over the ropes as he proceeds to hold onto the top rope & press his knee right over the upper back of Rex! This pressure is being applied with authority here as McAllister’s being dealt a terrible hand that can only be stopped by the referee’s count! The referee has to proceed with this motion or else Charlie will be disqualified!
Persephone: God as if the obvious couldn’t be stated further, AND this bald bitch decides to back off before the match could end! Fuck!
Rich Russillo: Which seems to play right into what Charlie wants to do next, ‘cause now he’s rushing the ropes and RUNNING TOWARD REX.. WITH A HUGE BOOT TO THE BACK OF HIS NECK!! Rex was still propped over the ropes as Charlie connected with the boot!!! McAllister is squirming around the ring as he’s coughing up a freakin’ storm! The boot didn’t make the matter any better for him as he’s now crawling himself over to the corner of the ring, leaning against the bottom turnbuckle!!
James Peters: Charlie follows suit! He proceeds to stomp down onto McAllister every chance that he gets, each stomp considerably more deliberate than the other!! Marr isn’t letting up at all as the referee is forced to count again!!! Charlie’s willing to do absolutely everything that he can to make sure Rex stays down, any reprieve can be enough for the Lionheart to bring himself back into the fight!
Rich Russillo: Charlie finally lets up just before the five count, and he’s quickly backing himself away from Rex while positioning himself in the opposite corner! Charlie’s got Rex in a vulnerable spot here while he’s still leaned against the bottom turnbuckle, and he doesn’t waste time as he’s RUSHING TOWARD REX AND LOOKING THE BOOT IN THE CORNER—
James Peters: REX MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Charlie collides with the turnbuckle as he has to stumble himself backward—RIGHT INTO A SUDDEN ROLL UP FROM REX! THE REFEREE SLIDES RIGHT TO THE COVER!!
Referee: ONE!!!!
Referee: TWO!!!!!
Rich Russillo: MARR POWERS OUT AND QUICKLY ROLLS HIMSELF BACKWARD & BACK TO HIS FEET! LOOKING TO PUT REX DOWN AS HE AIMS FOR A SWING!!!
James Peters: BICYCLE KICK PUTS CHARLIE DOWN!!! Charlie’s shooting back up to his feet as he has not a damn clue where he is after the bicycle kick from Rex struck him there!!! Marr’s staggering about around the mat while Rex is able to recover just enough to get his arms around Charlie here, closer to the ropes as well! Wait a sec, I see where McAllister is going with what he’s setting up next. HE’S GOT HIM WHERE HE WANTS HIM—
Rich Russillo: OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SENDS CHARLIE MARR OUT OF THE RING AND ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR! GOOD GRIEF!! Rex McAllister means all kinds of business as he’s got Charlie reeling from the impact of the fall he just took there! Now Rex is holding onto the rope to keep himself in a proper stance, still getting his senses back in place after the control Charlie had earlier! Now Charlie’s trying to get himself up to his feet as he’s using the apron, and Rex will have to know what he can do next to stop Charlie here!
Persephone: Speaking of parlays from earlier I’m trying to hit mine, Rex losing yet another world title match! Oh, no favoritism huh? My fault.
James Peters: Well Charlie’s not gonna have any room to maneuver here, ‘cause Rex has a hold of his head, and he’s dragging Charlie upward to the apron while taking himself right onto the apron as well when going through the ropes! Now both men are situated on the apron!! Rex sends a fierce elbow to Charlie’s temple to keep the champion from exacting any counter! Now Rex is looking to set Charlie up here!! He’s got his arms wrapped around Marr & the challenger’s hoisting Charlie upward! HE’S GOING FOR THE OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY ON THE APRON—
Rich Russillo: A DESPERATE HEADBUTT FROM CHARLIE!!! REX LETS GO AS CHARLIE JUST SAVED HIMSELF FROM DISASTER! Immediately following up on the headbutt with a big boot that causes Rex to stagger backward!!! Charlie shakes off the attempt as he works back to employing as much aggression as possible, sending repeated elbows right over the skull of Rex to keep him from mounting any offense again!! Charlie’s able to prop Rex up onto the outer turnbuckle as Rex is seated around the exterior of the ring! Charlie sends another right for a good measure, as he gets himself up at the top in front of Rex, with a grip of his arm and now his own arm wrapped around his neck… oh no… CHARLIE’S GONNA DO IT! HE’S GONNA NAIL A SUPERPLEX RIGHT ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!! MAD MAN!!
James Peters: NOT QUITE!! REX HAS HIS HAND WRAPPED AROUND THE RING POST AND HIS FOOT PRESSED UNDER THE TOP TURNBUCKLE TO HALT THIS ANY FURTHER! Charlie is doing all that he can to make this superplex happen, but it’s no use as Rex sends a STRONG FOREARM across Charlie’s jaw to knock him back down to the apron!! Charlie’s clutching onto the ropes while remaining in a stance, his gaze momentarily off Rex here! Now Rex has an opportunity for himself here while situating himself at the top of the turnbuckle and focusing directly on Marr!!! REX LEAPS OFF AND TAKES THIS RISK! TOWARD CHARLIE WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK—
Rich Russillo: POWERBOMB!!!! POWERBOMB ONTO THE APRON!!!!! CHARLIE CAUGHT REX AND DROVE REX INTO THE APRON WITH A SICKENING POWERBOMB!!!! REX FALLS FROM THE APRON AND ONTO THE FLOOR AS HE DOESN’T MAKE ANY MOVEMENTS! CHARLIE MAY HAVE SWAYED THE MATCH IN AN IMMENSE WAY!!
Persephone: That gave me the most immediate boost of serotonin I could’ve ever asked for…
James Peters: Now Charlie Marr has a moment of relief, leaned against the ropes as he’s sat on the apron, glancing down toward the motionless Rex McAllister with a wide grin on his face and all! The EAW World Champion is able to take advantage in an incredible way here, but this doesn’t mean that Rex has lost a shred of the fight here, ‘cause now he’s crawling around on the ringside floor the best that he can!
Rich Russillo: I applaud Rex for working diligently to retain any sense of consciousness here, but he doesn’t seem to be in any position to return back to the offense that he was able to dish out before! Now Charlie’s getting himself off the apron and is back on the prowl… RUNNING OVER WITH A KICK RIGHT ACROSS REX’S MIDSECTION AS HE CRAWLED! McAllister clutches his stomach as he tries to crawl toward the barricade, but Charlie isn’t gonna let up as he’s got a hold of Rex’s tights.. dragging him up to his feet right before TOSSING REX DIRECTLY INTO THE RINGPOST!!!
James Peters: Charlie isn’t gonna stop there, he’s got a hold of Rex once more and he’s eyeing the barricade… ABLE TO TOSS REX RIGHT ACROSS THE BARRICADE AS WELL!!! Rex remains leaned against the bottom of the barricade as Charlie’s been dishing out all of the environmental offense since the powerbomb on the apron! Now the world champion is basking in the air right now, wouldn’t be shocked if you believed that not a single soul in the stadium has any love for Charlie Marr tonight!
Persephone: Guess I don’t have a soul.
James Peters: Perhaps so, but the referee is counting down here as both elitists are situated outside of the ring, so now he doesn’t have a choice!
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Rich Russillo: The referee’s making the count, and I’m sure this would not be an ideal result for Rex if he were to meet this countout as the match’s conclusion! Rex is still trying to recoup however he can as he hasn’t made any movements since being thrown into the barricade, with—what the?!? What’s Charlie doing coming over here???
(Charlie makes his way to the timekeepers area, snatching the EAW World Championship from where it was propped as he walks back over to Rex, holding the title up in the air as the chorus of boos soon follows.)
Charlie Marr: (off-mic) I AM THE GODDAMN CHAMPION HERE! NOT HIM! NOTHING BUT SHEEP FLOCKING TO THIS IDIOT!
Persephone: TALK TO ‘EM, CHARLIE! THAT MAN IS A FRAUD!
James Peters: Everyone else here may disagree, but Charlie sure doesn’t give a damn about that! Now he tosses the title onto the corner of the ring, under the bottom turnbuckle while the referee is focused on the count. Charlie proceeds to drag Rex despite how out of it McAllister seems to be right now, and this can only prove to be an even greater danger to Rex if he doesn’t find a way to get himself back into the fight! Now Charlie’s hoisting Rex right over his shoulder, and he seems to be eyeing the barricade nearby! HERE’S CHARLIE GOING FOR THE POWERSLAM ON THE BARRI—
Rich Russillo: REX SQUIRMS FREE, LANDING ON HIS FEET BEHIND CHARLIE! QUICKLY HOISTING HIM OFF THE FLOOR.. OLYMPIC SLAM INTO THE RINGPOST CONNECTS!!!! THE OLYMPIC SLAM CAUSES CHARLIE TO FOLD WHEN HE DROPS BACK DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE MAT!! Charlie’s in deep water here as it seems all of that gloating earlier allowed McAllister to recover just enough to exact this much damage in time!! Rex is eagerly trying to bring himself back up using the apron, and Charlie’s squirming around the floor as well with the referee still counting!!
Referee: FOUR!
Referee: FIVE!
Referee: SIX!
James Peters: Rex is able to return to a stance first, as Charlie’s grasping onto his own lower back after being sent into the ringpost! McAllister is treading back over to Charlie as he gets his hand on his shoulder, but Charlie’s still mobile enough to send an elbow across Rex’s midsection!!! This causes Rex to stumble backward, leaning against the corner barricade that’s rather close to where we’re situated ourselves! Charlie gets himself back to his feet as he sees Rex is vulnerable with his back turned, and he doesn’t waste time! CHARLIE IS RUSHING TOWARD REX!!
Rich Russillo: LARIAT!!! LARIAT AT RINGSIDE TURNS CHARLIE INSIDE OUT AS REX MCALLISTER TAKES CHARLIE BACK OFF HIS OWN TWO FEET!!! REX STUMBLES A BIT BUT IS ABLE TO KEEP HIMSELF UP USING THE POST!!
Referee: SEVEN!
Referee: EIGHT!
Referee: NINE!
Persephone: Longest second of my fucking life please end my misery.
James Peters: McAllister has taken notice of the referee’s count and understands what he must do! Using all of his strength possible, Rex drags Charlie up & into the ring, before sliding himself back in as well! Charlie is managing to crawl, even after the lariat that he had to take in order for Rex to get himself back into a better spot in this match!!! McAllister now has Charlie where he needs him, lined up and all as CHARLIE’S BACK UP TO HIS FEET & TURNS TO REX!
Rich Russillo: SPINNING WHEEL AXE KICK DROPS CHARLIE MARR! CHARLIE FOLDS LIKE A GODDAMN ACCORDION AS REX QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEG! THE REF COUNTS THE PIN!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TH—
James Peters: KICK OUT FROM CHARLIE! BUT REX IMMEDIATELY GRABS CHARLIE’S ARM AND TURNS THE KICK OUT INTO A FUJIWARA ARM BAR!! The arm bar is applied as Charlie’s groaning out in pain right here, but this is incredibly quick thinking from the challenger here that can knock off the champion from his pedestal if this offense is maintained! Charlie is trying to squirm himself free but Rex has wrenching his arm back as much as he possibly can here!!!
Rich Russillo: Charlie’s mustering up all of the strength that he can to maneuver himself closer to the ropes! He’s dragging the body weight of Rex McAllister and himself right here as the referee is keeping a steady gauge of Charlie’s capabilities! But the champion is inching closer and closer to the ropes!! Marr may be able to grasp onto the ropes as Rex can’t seem to make Charlie give in to the arm bar long enough for him to tap!!!
James Peters: AND REX KNOWS THIS! HE TRANSITIONS HIMSELF RIGHT OVER CHARLIE WHILE ON HIS FEET… DEADLIFTING CHARLIE MARR OFF OF THE MAT AS HE CONNECTS WITH A FIERCE GERMAN SUPLEX TO PUT CHARLIE BACK DOWN! PLANTING MARR RIGHT ONTO THE BACK OF HIS OWN NECK!!
Rich Russillo: AND HE’S NOT STOPPING THERE! REX KEEPS HIS ARMS WRAPPED AROUND CHARLIE’S ARMS, HIS HANDS INTERLOCKED AS HE’S DRAGGING HIM BACK UP FROM THE MAT… AS HE SENDS CHARLIE BACK DOWN WITH A SECOND GERMAN SUPLEX…. AND HE’S STILL NOT DONE! CHARLIE’S SPENT & VISIBLY HURT, SO IS REX YET HE’S STILL GOING! ONE MORE TIME…. DRAGGING THE EAW WORLD CHAMP OFF THE MAT AND HOISTING HIM UP….
James Peters: THE THIRD GERMAN SUPLEX IS SUCCESSFUL!! Charlie’s down on the mat as Rex is able to sit himself upward, using this time to regain his composure as the stadium tonight is right behind Rex McAllister!!! Charlie’s struggling to even get himself up as Rex proceeds to slide himself away from the mat and under the apron, situating himself back up onto the apron while Charlie’s teetering on both feet, gazing around in delirium as he turns to Rex!!!
Rich Russillo: SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK CONNECTS!!!! SECOND TIME’S THE CHARM FOR REX WITH THE DROPKICK! Charlie’s dropped back down as Rex rushes back over to hook the leg!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEE—
James Peters: NO GOOD! CHARLIE KICKS OUT AGAIN!!!
Persephone: This idiot’s only proven his offense doesn’t work for shit. Conveniently worse in bigger moments like this!
Rich Russillo: Regardless of that it doesn’t look like McAllister is looking to slow down anytime soon! He’s positioning Charlie in the corner, placing him against the turnbuckle as he now has Marr leaned accordingly!!! Rex doesn’t relent with his offense… delivering IMMENSE CHOP AFTER CHOP across Charlie’s chest with good measure!! Marr is feeling every bit of those chops from McAllister as he’s being suppressed heavily!
James Peters: As the chops keep Charlie from firing back, Rex now has Charlie where he needs him here!! McAllister rushes away from the corner and to the opposite corner, just before rushing back toward Charlie AS HE SENDS A FIERCE CLOTHESLINE ACROSS CHARLIE’S UPPER CHEST!!! Now Rex has his arm around Charlie’s neck, and he rushes out of the ring with Charlie held as HE AIMS FOR THE BULLDOG WITH GOOD MEASURE!
Rich Russillo: NO!! CHARLIE WITH THE BELLY TO BACK FACEBUSTER THAT TAKES REX DOWN WITH AUTHORITY!!! CHARLIE RECOVERED JUST ENOUGH TO CATCH REX OFF GUARD WITH THE FACE BUSTER AS HE LEAPED OFF THE MAT!! Felt like a maneuver from McAllister’s playbook! Rex now finds himself in a bad spot of his own as he’s clutching his own face here, trying to bring himself back up as quickly as he can as Charlie’s eagerly pulling himself up with the ropes!!! Rex tries to shake off the facebuster—
James Peters: ONLY FOR CHARLIE TO PICK REX BACK UP ONTO HIS SHOULDER, AND RUSH TOWARD THE CORNER—WITH A POWERSLAM ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE!!! REX CRUMBLES BACK DOWN ONTO THE MAT AS CHARLIE PULLS HIM AWAY FROM THE CORNER! HE HOOKS THE LEG!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEE—
Persephone: Why God why. Don’t let this man kick out again and again for my sake…
Rich Russillo: REX INDEED KICKS OUT!! Charlie shoots up to a seated position with a slight grin on his face, perhaps he understands that much more will need to be done in order to put Rex McAllister down tonight!!! Now Marr’s dragging Rex over to the middle of the ring with a grip of his hair, very much not taking into account this scolding that he’s receiving from the referee!! Charlie glares down at Rex for a brief moment, just before sending a STIFF ELBOW ACROSS REX’S SKULL!!
James Peters: Rex is absolutely being dragged through hell & back with the emphasized brutality behind each strike that Charlie makes! Now the champion is dragging Rex back over to the ropes, now situating himself over the apron as he has a hold of McAllister’s neck around his own arm! I BELIEVE WE KNOW WHAT’S NEXT!!! CHARLIE’S LOOKING FOR ‘THE LAST JUDGEMENT’!!!
Rich Russillo: REX SQUIRMS FREE AND SENDS A FOREARM ACROSS CHARLIE’S TEMPLE!! REX SAVES HIMSELF AS HE’S STOOD INSIDE THE RING WHILE CHARLIE’S ON THE APRON! The world champ’ is undoubtedly rocked by the forearm, but Charlie relents back with AN ELBOW TO ROCK REX FURTHER!! Charlie now he’s room to breathe as Rex is dazed and turns around—
James Peters: PELE KICK FROM REX CATCHES CHARLIE RIGHT OVER HIS SKULL!!!! The sudden pele from Rex is successful as Charlie’s draped over the ropes, dazed himself!!! Now the challenger’s back up to his feet, and he gets his arm around Charlie’s neck as he’s got a grip of his tights… looking to suplex Charlie from the apron and back onto the mat!!! HE’S HOISTING CHARLIE UP!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE’S RAKING THE EYES!!! REX’S EYES WERE RAKED BY CHARLIE AND THE REFEREE COULDN’T SPOT THE EYE RAKE FROM WHERE HE WAS SITUATED IN THE RING! Rex drops Charlie back onto the apron as the champ’s able to land on his feet, Rex is holding onto the top rope to keep himself standing—BUT NOT FOR LONG! CHARLIE DROPS REX DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE AS REX IS NOW FLAT ON HIS BACK!
James Peters: WHICH ONLY ALLOWS CHARLIE MARR TO TAKE FURTHER ADVANTAGE… WITH A SLINGSHOT ELBOW DROP RIGHT ONTO THE CHEST OF REX MCALLISTER!!! REX IS DOWN AS CHARLIE PINS MCALLISTER ONCE AGAIN!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEE—
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT FROM REX!!! NOT CLOSE TO FINISHED YET!!
Persephone: Strong emphasis on ‘yet’, right…?
James Peters: Charlie’s sitting up once more, and he’s feeling the frustration slowly build within him! After all of the strife that he’s put Rex through, the challenger is still finding a way to power out no matter what Marr is able to throw at him! Now Charlie’s situating himself over Rex, sending repeated forearms across his temple while he’s still down!!! McAllister’s prone to worse now, and Charlie knows this as he’s now bringing himself over to the corner!!!
Rich Russillo: He is!! Charlie’s climbing up to the top turnbuckle, not one to waste moments such as this where he can potentially put Rex down for good! Charlie’s up at the top as Rex is able to slowly but surely bring himself up without having to use the environment to do so! Great resilience on Rex, but now this is all gonna be shut down… AS CHARLIE MARR LEAPS OFF FOR ‘DEATH OR GLORY’ WITH THE EUROPEAN UPPER—
James Peters: JUMPING KNEE!!!!! JUMPING KNEE IN MID-AIR CATCHES CHARLIE MARR RIGHT AT THE BACK OF HIS OWN HEAD!!! CHARLIE’S ABSOLUTELY ROCKED AS REX MCALLISTER JUST WENT FOR A DESPERATE KNEE AND SUCCEEDED!! NOW REX IS DRAGGING CHARLIE BACK UP TO HIS FEET WHILE THE CHAMPION IS DAZED, REX IS A DISTANCE AWAY FROM CHARLIE TILL HE RUSHES TOWARD HIM—
Rich Russillo: CORKSCREW AXE KICK!!! AXE KICK ROCKS CHARLIE AS REX HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE WIN!!! HE’S OUT COLD!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEE—
James Peters: NOTHING THERE! KICK OUT!!! REX HAS CHARLIE WHERE HE MAY NEED HIM EITHER WAY!!! HE’S ABLE TO WILL HIMSELF BACK UP AS CHARLIE IS VIGOROUSLY SHAKING HIS HEAD AND CRAWLING!!!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE’S IN A REAL BAD WAY HERE AND THERE MAY NOT BE A DAMN THING HE CAN DO ABOUT IT!! REX IS POSITIONED WHERE CHARLIE WOULDN’T WANT THE MAN TO BE, AND REX NOW RUNS TOWARD CHARLIE FOR THE ‘REX EFFECT’!!!!
Persephone: CHARLIE WITH A KICK TO REX’S KNEE! YES!!! A DESPERATE KICK CAUSES REX’S STUPID KNEE TO BUCKLE AS HE COLLAPSES BACK ON THE ROPES NECK FIRST!!
James Peters: CHARLIE HAD TO THINK ON HIS FEET AND DID EXACTLY THAT! HE DROPPED JUST IN TIME BEFORE REX COULD EVEN MAKE THE ATTEMPT AND KICKED HIS KNEE! NOW REX IS COUGHING UP A STORM AS HE’S STAGGERING BACK UPWARD, WALKING AWAY FROM THE ROPES & RIGHT TO CHARLIE—
Rich Russillo: INTO ‘THE HEADMASTER RITUAL’!!!! SPINEBUSTER PLANTS REX DOWN AS CHARLIE NOW PINS MCALLISTER!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
James Peters: NOT ENOUGH!!!! REX KICKS OUT!!! CHARLIE DOESN’T WASTE ANOTHER SECOND LOOKING TO DRAG REX BACK INTO THE PRESSURE HOWEVER!! HE’S GOT REX WHERE HE NEEDS HIM TO KEEP HIM DOWN FOR GOOD!
Rich Russillo: REX HAS FOUGHT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL, BUT THIS MAY BE WHERE IT ALL ENDS FOR HIM!! REX IS GROGGILY WORKING HIS WAY BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS CHARLIE’S PREPARED TO KEEP REX DOWN PERMANENTLY!! HE HAS REX MCALLISTER EXACTLY WHERE HE NEEDS TO BE… AND RUSHES TOWARD HIM!!!
Persephone: ‘CHARING CROSS’ RIGHT TO REX!!!! HE’S DONE—
James Peters: FLOAT OVER POWERBOMB!!!!! REX FLIPS THROUGH THE LARIAT AND TURNS THE COUNTER INTO A FLOAT OVER POWERBOMB!!!!! CHARLIE’S ABSOLUTELY FLOORED AS REX IS NODDING HIS HEAD WHILE THE AUDIENCE TONIGHT IS ALL BEHIND THE LIONHEART!! REX IS ABLE TO MANEUVER HIMSELF ACCORDINGLY WHILE HE CAN!!! CHARLIE’S DRAGGING HIMSELF BACK UP USING THE ROPES, LEANED AGAINST THE CORNER NOW AS HE’S DOING ALL THAT HE CAN TO STAY CONSCIOUS!
Rich Russillo: WHICH WON’T BE FOR LONG!! REX IS BACK OVER TO CHARLIE WITH HIS ARMS AROUND HIS WAIST!! HE’S TRYING TO NAIL ANOTHER GERMAN HERE, BUT CHARLIE MARR IS CLUTCHING ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE!!!
James Peters: BUT IT’S NO GOOD!!! THE TURNBUCKLE COMES OFF AS REX CONNECTS WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!!! CHARLIE HELD OUT FOR AS LONG AS HE COULD BUT ONLY PRIED THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING OFF IN THE PROCESS!!
Rich Russillo: NOW REX IS FOCUSED BACK ON KEEPING CHARLIE DOWN FOR GOOD!! HE’S DRAGGING CHARLIE AWAY FROM BEING NEAR THE CORNER AS THE CHAMP IS SQUIRMING DESPERATELY! REX IS TRYING TO POSITION CHARLIE’S LEG AROUND HIS OWN AS HE MAY BE LOOKING FOR THE ‘REX LOCK’!!!
James Peters: THE ‘REX LOCK’ SUBMISSION COULD ENSURE THE THIRD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS CAREER—BUT CHARLIE’S FIGHTING BACK! HE QUICKLY TURNS HIMSELF AROUND SO HIS BACK FACES THE MAT… AND HE DELIVERS ANOTHER STIFF KICK RIGHT TO REX’S KNEE!!! REX GROANS IN PAIN AS HIS KNEE BUCKLES AND HE DROPS ON THE SAME KNEE!!!
Persephone: THE DEVIL WORKS HARD BUT THANK GOD CHARLIE WORKS HARDER!!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE IS BACK TO HIS FEET AS HE GRABS MCALLISTER’S ARMS! INTERLOCKING HIS ARMS AROUND HIS OWN AS REX HAS A HARD TIME MAKING ANY GREAT MOVEMENTS HERE!!! NOWHERE TO GO AND CONSIDERABLY WEAKENED!!!!
James Peters: CHARLIE’S GOT REX… ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD’ IS GONNA PUT REX AWAY!!!
Rich Russillo: NO!!! REX SQUIRMS FREE HIMSELF AND SWIFTLY MOVES BEHIND CHARLIE, SHOVING HIM TOWARD THE CORNER WHERE THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING WAS REMOVED!!!
James Peters: BUT CHARLIE STOPS HIMSELF IN TIME! CHARLIE HOLDS THE ROPES AS HE HAS BACK TURNED FROM REX! BUT NOW HE TURNS AROUND—
Rich Russillo: AND CAN’T REACT QUICK ENOUGH TO SIDE STEP THE ‘REX EFFECT’ THIS TIME!!!! REX WITH ‘REX EFFECT’—
Persephone: HOLY SHIT!
James Peters: CHARLIE TOSSES REX FACE-FIRST ONTO THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE!!!! REX HAS THE ‘REX EFFECT’ BUT CHARLIE WAS ABLE TO TOSS REX ONTO THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE WHILE THE DDT POSITION WAS IN PLACE!!! NOW REX IS ABSOLUTELY DAZED AS HE’S STAGGERING AWAY FROM THE CORNER!!!! CHARLIE GRABS REX AND HOOKS HIS ARMS!!!! HE’S HOISTING HIM UP!!!!!
Rich Russillo: **THE QUEEN IS DEAD!!!!!!** DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT TAKES REX DOWN!!!!! CHARLIE MARR KILLS REX’S HOPES & DREAMS FOR GOOD!!!!
Persephone: THANK YOU GOD!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Persephone: …………
Rich Russillo: NO WAY!!! REX KICKS OUT!!!! HIS SHOULDER LEAVES THE MAT AT THE NICK OF TIME!!!! REX MCALLISTER STAYS ALIVE!!!! CHARLIE MARR CAN’T BELIEVE IT!!!!!
James Petere: THERE’S NO KEEPING HIM DOWN!!! THE BLOOD BEGINS TO SEEP FROM THE HEAD OF REX AFTER IT COLLIDED WITH THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE!! BUT REX IS STILL CONSCIOUS! HE’S STILL FIGHTING!!! CHARLIE SEEMS TO HAVE OTHER PLANS IN MIND… HE’S DRAGGING REX OVER TO THE ROPES, AND HE SITUATES HIM AGAINST THE ROPES…
Rich Russillo: WHAT THE HELL?!? CHARLIE JUST TRAPPED REX’S ARMS WITHIN THE TOP & MIDDLE ROPES!! REX DOESN’T HAVE THE ENERGY TO ESCAPE THIS PREDICAMENT AT ALL RIGHT NOW! CHARLIE SEEMS TO BE INCENSED AS WELL!!
(Charlie has Rex trapped in the ropes, the blood continues to trickle from Rex’s skull as the crimson mask is slowly forming while the EAW World Champion breathes heavily.)
Charlie Marr: (off-mic) So fucking pathetic.
(Charlie slaps Rex, as the slap can be heard across the stadium. The boos only continue to encapsulate themselves throughout the audience as Charlie shakes his head.)
Charlie Marr: (off-mic) What the hell am I doing… having to put up with your bullshit yet again, huh?!? Your dumbass REALLY believes that you can take THAT away from me?!
(Charlie points directly at the EAW World Championship that’s situated under the bottom turnbuckle in the corner, as Rex is barely conscious while Charlie couldn’t help but crack a smirk.)
Charlie Marr: (off-mic) FUCK THAT! THAT’S MY BABY YOU’RE TRYING TO TAKE AWAY FROM ME! I WON’T ALLOW IT AFTER EVERYTHING **I’VE** BEEN THROUGH, YOU PIECE OF SHIT!
(Charlie proceeds to spit directly on Rex’s cheek, and Rex would keep his head lowered as he mustered up his own words to speak.)
Rex McAllister: (off-mic) Like I said…
Persephone: :damn:
James Peters: :damn:
Rich Russillo: :damn:
(Rex spits directly at Charlie on his own cheek, as Charlie can be seen turning red in unbridled anger as Rex lowers his head once more.)
Rex McAllister: (off-mic) Unkillable…
Persephone: THIS IDIOT JUST SIGNED HIS DEATH WARRANT DOING THAT!! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!!! THAT’S WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO!!!
James Peters: NOW CHARLIE’S PULLING HIS KNEE PAD DOWN!!! REX WITH ONE FINAL HURRAH AS CHARLIE’S JUST EXPOSED HIS KNEE, THIS IS IT!!! CHARLIE RUSHES TOWARD REX WHILE HE’S TRAPPED WITH AN UNPROTECTED KNEE—
Rich Russillo: YAKUZA KICK!!!!!!!! REX FREED HIMSELF AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND AND NAILED YAKUZA KICK AT AN ANGLE THAT CHARLIE COULDN’T CONNECT WITH THE KNEE!!!! HOW THE HELL IS THIS MADMAN DOING THIS!! HE LOOKED TO BE DONE FOR!!!
James Peters: REX RECOVERED THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF ENERGY TO MUSTER UP THE COUNTER! HE KNEW ANGERING CHARLIE INTO AN ATTACK THERE WAS A CALCULATED RISK THAT ULTIMATELY PAID OFF! NOW CHARLIE IS DOWN ON THE MAT, BACK TURNED TO REX AS THE LIONHEART MOTIONS HIMSELF OVER TO CHARLIE!!!!
Rich Russillo: ‘THE REX LOCK’ IS APPLIED!!!! STF IS LOCKED IN AS CHARLIE HAS NOWHERE TO GO!!!!! CHARLIE IS SQUIRMING AROUND WITH ALL OF HIS MIGHT AND HE STILL CAN’T FIND THE ENERGY TO ESCAPE!!! THE STF IS LOCKED IN AS MUCH AS IT CAN BE FROM REX MCALLISTER, AND THIS IS EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN GARNER!!!
James Peters: ALL OF THE HELL HE’S BEEN PUT THROUGH! THE MONTHS OF CHASING THAT HAVE FOLLOWED!!! REX MCALLISTER’S ENSURING THAT CHARLIE MARR HAS NO WAY OF MANEUVERING HIMSELF OUT OF THIS SUBMISSION, BUT CHARLIE IS CRAWLING!!! HE’S CRAWLING WITH EVERY FIBER OF HIS BEING AS HE’S DRAGGING NEARLY 240 POUNDS ON HIS BACK!!!
Rich Russillo: AND HE’S ALMOST THERE!!! HE’S CLOSE TO REACHING THE ROPES HERE AS HE’S—WHAT THE???
Persephone: HE’S NOT AIMING FOR THE ROPES!!!
James Peters: HE’S GOT HIS HAND ON THE STRAP OF THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP NEAR THE CORNER!!! CHARLIE PULLS THE CHAMPIONSHIP TOWARD HIMSELF AND THE REFEREE TAKES NOTICE!!!
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE’S NOW CLINGING ONTO THE TITLE THAT CHARLIE JUST GRABBED WITH A HAND.. AND THIS PULLS CHARLIE CLOSER TO THE ROPES! HE’S ABLE TO GRAB THE ROPES!!! THE REFEREE IS FORCED TO COUNT DOWN!!!
James Peters: REX HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO LET GO!! BUT NOW REX IS DRAGGING CHARLIE BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND IMMEDIACY! HE’S GOT ONE MORE OLYMPIC SLAM WITH CHARLIE’S NAME ON IT—BUT CHARLIE LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND NOW HE RUSHES TOWARDS REX FOR ONE MORE ‘CHARING CROSS’—
(SMACK!!!!)
Persephone: HE COLLIDED WITH THE—
Rich Russillo: THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE!!!! CHEST FIRST!!! REX SIDE-STEPPED AND CHARLIE COLLIDED WITH THE TURNBUCKLE!!!! CHARLIE STUMBLES BACK AS HE’S TEETERING ON HIS FEET!!!!
James Peters: **REX EFFECTTTTTTT!!!!!!** REX EFFECT CONNECTS!!!!! MCALLISTER GROGGILY LAYS BACK ONTO CHARLIE!!!! THE COVER!!!!
Crowd: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Crowd: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Crowd: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: REX HAS CHARLIE DEFEATED….
James Peters: WITH NO REFEREE TO COUNT!!!!
Persephone: CHARLIE COLLIDED WITH THE REFEREE WHEN REX SIDE-STEPPED!! HE CAUGHT THE REFEREE BEFORE HIS MOMENTUM ALSO SENT HIM INTO THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE!!!
James Peters: CHARLIE MUST’VE KNOWN! HE HAD TO! THE POSITIONING WAS TOO DELIBERATE ON HIS PART!!!
Rich Russillo: DOESN’T MATTER NOW! NOW MCALLISTER IS WIDE-EYED, LOOKING DIRECTLY TOWARD THE REFEREE AS HE’S CRAWLING OVER TO THE REF!!!
(Rex is shaking the referee, helping him return back to his senses while Charlie immobile.)
James Peters: THE REFEREE’S CONSCIOUS NOW! REX CAN FINISH THIS!!! ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!
(Charlie Marr’s eyes wandered aimlessly…)
(‘Till he spotted a lone, glistening object in the ring that made him smile from ear to ear.)
Rich Russillo: NOW REX IS RETURNING BACK TO CHARLIE! HIS EYES SET BACK ON HIM, HE’S GOT ONE MORE CHANCE! ONE MORE MANEUVER WITHIN HIM TO KEEP CHARLIE DOWN!!!! MCALLISTER FOR EVERYTHING… RUSHES TOWARD CHARLIE WITH ONE MORE ‘REX EFFECT’—
(# SMACK!!!!)
Persephone: :damn:
Rich Russillo: **THE TITLE!!!!!** CHARLIE SMACKED THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RIGHT OVER REX MCALLISTER’S SKULL!!!!! REX IS OUT COLD!!!! CHARLIE TOSSES THE TITLE OUT OF THE RING AND THE REFEREE GROGGILY CRAWLS OVER!!!!
James Peters: NOT LIKE THIS!!!! NOT LIKE THIS!!!! CHARLIE JUST STOLE ANOTHER ONE!!!!
Crowd: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Crowd: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Crowd: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: ANOTHER HEIST FOR OUR EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!!
(The crowd’s reactions say it all…)
Persephone: Oh…. my….. god….
(As Charlie’s look of sheer disbelief says the same.)
James Peters: REX’S SHOULDER IS UP!!!!! MCALLISTER IS STILL IN THIS!!!! UNKILLABLE IS RIGHT!!!! CHARLIE MARR CAN’T KEEP REX MCALLISTER DOWN!!!!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE’S FRUSTRATION LEADS TO HIM DESPERATELY MOVING UP TO THE TOP!!! HE’S CLIMBING TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!!
James Peters: INDEED HE IS!!! CHARLIE IS RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS BUT HE’S GOT ANOTHER MANEUVER IN HIS ARSENAL!!! MARR’S PREPARING FOR ‘SIN SALIDA’—
Rich Russillo: JUMPING KNEE!! JUMPING KNEE DROPS CHARLIE OFF THE TOP & ONTO THE APRON! NOW REX IS SITUATED WITH CHARLIE HERE ON THE APRON!
James Peters: CHARLIE’S ARM IS UNDERNEATH THE APRON AS IF HE’S GRABBING SOMETHING—BUT REX PULLS CHARLIE UPWARD!! HE’S GOT HIM IN POSITION!!
(CLINK!!!)
Persephone: WHAT DID HE—
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE WITH AN ELBOW! HE HELD ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE LONG ENOUGH TO RETURN BACK WITH THE FIRE, NOW HE NEEDS TO—
James Peters: OH MY GOD!!!!!!! REX EFFECT!!!!!!! A SECOND REX EFFECT!!!! THIS TIME ON THE FREAKIN’ APRON!!!! CHARLIE’S MOTIONLESS AT RINGSIDE AND REX MCALLISTER IS MOBILE!!! HE’S GONNA DO IT!!!
Rich Russillo: REX IS ONE STEP CLOSER TO ACHIEVING HIS DESERVED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!
Persephone: YOU MORONS!!! LOOK!!!!
(Rex McAllister is trying to bring himself to the floor…)
(But this proves impossible, as the dread of Rex’s predicament can be seen on his face.)
James Peters: HE’S HANDCUFFED TO THE ROPES!!!! HIS ARM IS HANDCUFFED AND HE CAN’T BREAK FREE!!!! THIS MEANS THE REFEREE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO COUNT FOR CHARLIE!!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!
Referee: TWO!!!!!!
Referee: THREE!!!!!
Referee: FOUR!!!!
Rich Russillo: I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS!!!! CHARLIE’S SLOWLY MOVING UP TO HIS FEET…
James Peters: WITH A SHIT-EATING GRIN ON HIS FACE!! THIS SON OF A BITCH IS WELL AWARE OF WHAT HE JUST DID!!!! HE’S WALKING AWAY!!!
Referee: FIVE!!!!!
Referee: SIX!!!!!!
Referee: SEVEN!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NOT LIKE THIS!!! AFTER EVERYTHING THEY’VE BEEN THROUGH!!! REX IS FIGHTING AND YANKING BUT TO NO AVAIL!!!! CHARLIE’S WALKING AWAY!!!! AND HE’S SMILING AS HE DOES!!!
Referee: EIGHT!!!!!
Referee: NINE!!!!!!
(Rex is shaking his head vigorously, erratically looking around for any way out of this, but it’s no use. He soon looks upward to the referee, shaking his head to him as the referee…)
James Peters: NOT THIS WAY!!!!
Referee: ………
Charlie Marr: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/980272223799619624/1231244691987763230/image0.gif?ex=66251d79&is=6623cbf9&hm=723db7b39118dd189dc99598c67ec75d62edd8439efbfd673a3ac8d274b82681&
Referee: TEN!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNERRRRR….. **BY COUNT-OUT**…. REXXXX MCALLISTER!!!
Bella Braxton: HOWEVER…. AND STILLLLLL EAW WORLD CHAMPION… CHARLIEEE MARR!!!
(‘Stronger (salü remix)’ can be heard blaring through the speakers, but no cheers are heard. Not a single happy face in the audience under these victorious circumstances. Charlie continues to walk backward up the ramp, clutching onto his championship with a devilish smile encapsulated on his face.)
Persephone: REX TECHNICALLY WON AND THIS IS STILL THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!!!
James Peters: How despicable… absolutely despicable…. Charlie Marr knew deep down that he couldn’t defeat Rex McAllister one on one, not on this night, and this is how he escapes with the title in his arms. A professional wrestler…. no… this is a con man in full display…
Rich Russillo: Even I have to agree to a degree with that claim, Charlie Marr may have played the dirtiest trick in the book yet. You can declare this much, our EAW World Champion does not have an ounce of integrity in his body after the result of this title match, an outright evil heart that will stoop to the lowest of lows just to call himself the champion…
(Charlie Marr raises the title high while walking toward the back, waving once more to Rex before turning his back. Rex is seated against the ropes, absolutely defeated. Despite his music blaring throughout the arena, he does not have the EAW World Championship he fought diligently for in his chase. Rex lowers his head, shaking it as he places his hands on his head with a mix of emotions swirling around in his mind, unable to muster up the confidence he always displayed in the face of adversity…)
Rich Russillo: My god, Rex is absolutely distraught after being unable to take the championship in this manner. You can argue facing traditional defeat would have sufficed more than this, no coronation of a new EAW World Champion to be had here on Grand Rampage after Charlie Marr’s tricks up his sleeve allow him to see another day.
James Peters: Rex McAllister has fought, and fought, and fought… tonight meant absolutely everything to this man. He was prepared for the battle, prepared for the physical and mental agony that Charlie would place him through. He was unkillable, and Charlie realized he needed to exploit this match in another way as a means to survive instead of achieving victory. Millions of hearts around the world are hurting for Rex today, as Charlie Marr is still… EAW World Champion.
(Rex shakes his head, with his hands on the back of his head as he gazes upward, looking up toward the sky above with nothing but sheer heartbreak shown in his gaze. McAllister can only reflect on what has transpired, this dread being unable to leave him while he sports a sorrowful expression of disappointment.)
Rex McAllister: (off-mic) So close…. so damn close….
(He lowers his head once more, this ‘victory’ being anything but that, with the scene fading out.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies & gentlemen, please welcome… MIAAAA SANTORO!
(‘21st CENTURY BITCH’ by Holy Wars played as Mia Santoro was making her immediate walk to the ring, we were not that far now from the match that could potentially not only alter her career, but could possibly alter her entire life. She stood at the ramp, gazing at the audience before beginning to walk down said ramp.)
Persephone: Come on, get in the ring already!
James Peters: Mia Santoro is soaking it all in, everything she has accomplished over this last season of her young and growing career, but it all culminates at Pain for Pride! Is this the final time we see Mia Santoro on Voltage this season? Does she get taken somewhere else? So many questions are left up in the air, but let’s view it like this. Mia Santoro has the biggest match of her life, one that she has been craving all this time, an opportunity to truly swim. This is the element she has been shifting focus toward, and now she can grow. In her element.
Rich Russillo: It has been a season of highs and lows for Mia Santoro, but from her point of view, it what matters is closing this season out with a championship, or it is entirely a bust. Mia has to do what she can, in order to prevail from this point forth. But she possesses a very calm and okay demeanor, she doesn’t seem nervous, she doesn’t even seem intimidated. But that is the thing, Mia Santoro may not seem intimidated, but neither do her opponents. Everyone is walking into this match, all being within their element.
(Mia walked over to the steps, entering the ring. As she stood there, her theme slowly dying down, a smirk across her face.)
Mia Santoro: It has been one hell of a season for Voltage. One that in the future of the revisionist, in the future of what happens next, will be remembered as this proportionate tale. The rise of an all time great in Mia Santoro, when she skyrocketed to the top of the mountain. And it all begins at Pain For Pride. I wanna take the time though, to invite my opponents out to the ring! KASAI, USAGI! The both of you, I know that you want to be out here and claim whatever narrative you want. This is your last chance, now or never. But regardless as I was saying, neither of you should be surprised at Pain For Pride, because I am going to do what needs to be done, and that is win. I can’t stop beating around this bush any further, clenching that title in my hands, will be a subduing feeling. One that will allow me to look at my opponents and say..
(As Mia said that she got close to the camera, with a grin across her face.)
Mia Santoro: I told you so! Neither of you should be surprised at my victory, because I already have gone ahead and warned you. So allow me to do it again formally; I AM WARNING YOU—
(Mia shouted and then suddenly, she would turn towards the titantron. ‘I am not a woman I’m a God‘ by Halsey hits the speakers as Usagi Senshi makes her way out now. She was never more impressed than previously at the sight of Mia Santoro. She had her hands clenched tightly, biting her jaw as she walked to the end of the ramp, not taking her attention away from Mia Santoro for one moment.)
James Peters: Usagi and Mia are starting darts at one another. These two have had the most heated exchange between the three women competing for the Specialists Championship at Pain For Pride. But it was without a shadow of a doubt that KASAI cannot be forgotten. This is not a one on one match, neither Usagi or Mia Santoro are Specialists Champion currently, they need to remember that another party is involved, don’t just go and exhaust all energy on one specific person. This game has been played many times in EAW, and the result is always obvious.
Persephone: The ring is filling up with stupid bitches, can they at least rip one another’s hair out?
Rich Russillo: The way I view it is, Usagi AND Mia Santoro are both out to achieve championships for the first time in their career. But I feel like Usagi Senshi has something over her that Mia does not. She hasn’t won a championship in EAW despite being here for as long as she has. It’s absolutely a bigger push, and I am viewing this as getting the monkey off the back. That chip has rested on her shoulder and probably ruined the entire mental process of Usagi all these years. But now is her chance to break and clear that ideology around her.
(Usagi entered the ring, looking at Mia and never taking her gaze off her. Mia had a smirk on her face, as Usagi entered. And both women came face to face with the situation growing all the more intense.)
James Peters: Uh oh… tension is building, are we perhaps going to witness a brawl between these two—
(They would turn their attention towards the stage now, as ‘KARATE‘ by Babymetal played through the speakers, as the Specialists Champion came out. She had the title around her waist, clutching it with her hands, as she pointed, making her way down to the ring.)
Persephone: Great now this bitch, when it was finally getting interesting, of course!
Rich Russillo: And here is the woman that fills the makeup of this match, KASAI. A woman who is still pretty premature in her reign as champion, only just getting started not that long ago. And you can tell what a Pain For Pride victory means to her. Being able to say you successfully held your legado at Pain For Pride?? That is the GREATEST thing an Elitist could do. And the thing about KASAI is she wasn’t afraid of the situation she put herself in. She was calling the shots and making things hard on herself! That is a tough fighting champion who won’t back down from anything.
James Peters: As the ring fills full, you can see the difference between expressions. Usagi has more built up anger, Mia Santoro is just oozing confidence, and KASAI keeps a more collected demeanor. She has a standard and royalty to uphold as champion, that is glaring apparent! She knows her worth in EAW, and she knows what balance it is that she brings to the table. She is here ready to approach her challengers, knowing chaos might ensue. But KASAI? Her middle name is chaos!
(KASAI made her way into the ring now, as all competitors were standing in the ring. The three of them glared at one another, knowing the next time they faced, would be at the grand event. Usagi was the first one to speak as she raised her microphone.)
Usagi Senshi: Mia you should really be happy that KASAI hot shotted you into this match in the first place. You got lucky because there really is no reason for you to be in this match, must I repeat it again? ZERO REASON. You being handed a spot despite having such a miserable career pisses me off. You got lucky that someone liked you, that was the only reason for your inclusion. The fact that you are here is such a big joke to me, to the point where I can barely stand on my own two feet because of it. Mia Santoro isn’t even a good Specialists Championship contender at Fighting Spirit, Territorial Invasion, House Of Glass, whatever else you wanna put it, LET ALONE PAIN FOR PRIDE. SHE DOES NOT BELONG HERE, AND MUST I REPEAT MYSELF. You. Have. No. Place. Here. Mia. Santoro—
(KASAI raised her hand as she had already heard enough from Usagi. The champion signaled for her to pipe down as she spoke.)
KASAI: I don’t know what acting like a kid really helps you at the end of the day, Usagi. You have sat here and went on and on about this. This dumb ideology, what is the problem? Are you just genuinely that tore up by the fact that it isn’t a one on one match? You are trying to fight facts with literal nonsense. How dare KASAI add another person in this match.. so it can be easier for her!?!? YEAH, because that was my exact intention as well. Another person to come and kick me in the head, another person there to try and steal the win. It’ll be that easy for me huh? Isn’t that the logic you’re pushing here? At the end of the day you should just bite into some other context of the topic. I am defending my championship. You are present in the match, everything you wanted is in fruition! So please, shut the hell up already. I am defending MY championship to the best of MY ability. And I’ll have no problem doing it.
(Usagi gave KASAI the side eye, as KASAI had head enough and called Usagi out on her antics, but it was time for Mia to once more chime in and speak as her own microphone was raised.)
Mia Santoro: You know, I could say all of what KASAI just said. But I don’t think that I could say it any better in the first place, there was an act of truth and realism there. What was presented by KASAI was a bitter pill that you have been unable to swallow for time now, baby. This is an opportunistic world, you should be grateful you got this far. Why are you trying to act like this? Trying to say that I don’t belong. When how much of yourself can you truly say.. belongs. That is my problem with you, you’re pushing all this out onto others. But it feels like projection, you are a footnote in the grander path. And as I look at you, KASAI..
(Mia turned from Usagi as she got in the face of KASAI.)
Mia Santoro: I know that at the end of the day, we may have had a couple nods here and there, we may have expressed respect for one another. But we both know how this match goes, there can only be one winner. One, champion. And that will be me.
(Mia grinned as she tapped the microphone, but Usagi quickly butted in.)
Usagi Senshi: Yeah, yeah. Go ahead and say the same thing you have already said 100 times now, but just keep it dragging along. How can we continue to have redundant issues? You barely halfass give me as to why you should be here. And even then, that doesn’t accommodate anything, because Mia Santoro is someone who got fortunate enough to have her hand held. I never got that fortune, I have been sent to the back of the line. And Pain For Pride was finally gonna be it. Usagi Senshi winning and becoming champion, but it can’t be in a one on one match, all thanks to KASAI. But maybe that is alright, because it doesn’t need to be a one on one match. It just needs to be a victory. I don’t know how many more losses I can sit here and hold on my resume before the walls cave in on me. This is my chance! This is what I have been going for after all these years! Right there is affirmation for all the enduring BS. That.
(Usagi pointed at the Specialists Championship, that was everything she wanted. Everything she could have ever demanded. A symbol of where she could and wishes to be so badly.)
Usagi Senshi: That is what will tell me everything that I need to know. I am not here to give some passionate speech, I am just here to give you the fucking truth. If you guys were in MY shoes.. You woulda went out the door a long time ago.
KASAI: That is a very emotional story. It’s like there is only one person who can work hard in the entirety of EAW, isn’t that right, Mia? Only one person in this entire company actually gives a damn. Only one person makes sacrifices. You know what I mean, Mia? Is Usagi the only person who truly makes those dangerous decisions that alter her life?
Mia Santoro: (off-mic) It seems so!
KASAI: I didn’t know that I wasn’t taking risks, Usagi. I didn’t know that everytime I stepped into that ring, I wasn’t sacrificing the mind, body and soul. If you are that miserable, if you are that lacking in passion, if you are that demotivated. Then the door is over there. This is supposed to be a work of art. Not some miserable canvas for you to spill your pain on. You are trying to cry a stream of tears, but only piss is coming out.
Mia Santoro: It must suck that I was not making sacrifices either, when I changed my entire lifestyle to accommodate a new schedule. I opened and expanded my horizons to people I’ve never met before. But only you make them, Usagi. Tell me all the sacrifices that you have made, babes. What have you truly put on your back and climbed up the mountain with? We have time, don’t we KASAI?
KASAI: (off-mic) I have all day!
(KASAI checked her wrist for an invisible watch, as Mia got in the face of Usagi.)
Mia Santoro: Go ahead and tell us all the sacrifices.
Usagi Senshi: I have played second fiddle for so long. I have sacrificed friendships, personal relationships. My entire life turned upside down with damage I’ll never recover from. And it is so I could put myself in a good enough position for championship matches like this. I want that luxury more than either of you could either fathom. My view on the subject is, laugh at me all you want. But again, you would crash and burn in my shoes. If you had to make the calls that I have made. Life altering decisions.. You two just wouldn’t get it, and I don’t expect you to get it. But I want you to understand, I don’t hold myself accountable for what happens next.
KASAI: Yeah, we absolutely understand! Neither of us are accountable for the actions that play out at Pain For Pride. We are all doing this with a goal and intent. But thinking too deep is putting all your eggs in one giant basket, and that is a risky decision. With huge reward, but if those eggs crack? My goodness is the disappointment overbearing. How are you going to come out of this if you fail, Usagi. But I’m just gonna drop it, I wanna ask you Mia. What makes you think I made a mistake with your inclusion in the match? I wanted you in it to truly solidify myself. To truly raise the stakes. So why do you think I would purposely sabotage myself, when I know my worth. I know who KASAI is, and she is a winner.
Mia Santoro: Babes, you are making the biggest mistake of your life. It’s gonna be one of those rundowns you do in the future. Talking about your EAW legacy, hell, I’ll even respect you as far as to say this. Maybe at your Hall Of Fame speech, when all the wonderful moments of your life are playing out, you can turn back and say.. ‘Damn. I would have been Specialists Champion so much longer had I not allowed Mia to enter the fray so soon‘. Because that is what is gonna happen, you clutch onto that title close, and you count every single millisecond, because it’s coming to a close soon enough.
KASAI: It won’t be coming to an end as soon as you think.
(KASAI got into the face of Mia Santoro, as both women were up in each other’s business. There was intimidation, but slight respect. They both knew what would happen from here on out.)
Usagi Senshi: At this point, is this a triple threat match, or are you two gonna keep flirting with one another? I’m shocked you haven’t begun making out. This is fucking ridiculous!
(Mia and KASAI turned to Usagi… Both women would look back at one another, which garnered confusion from Usagi, they made eye contact.. and nodded.)
Persephone: FINALLY! SOME ACTION IS ENSUING AS THEY ATTACK USAGI! MAKE HER BLEED!
Rich Russillo: KASAI AND MIA SANTORO ARE DOUBLE TEAMING USAGI, AS KASAI LIFTS HER UP! Usagi is dazed as she was thrown abroad from the attack.. AS SHE GETS USAGI SENSHI UP ON HER SHOULDERS, THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION HAS HER—‘MEGATSUNAMI‘ FROM KASAI TAKES USAGI OUT OF THE EQUATION! Both women worked together, but wait a second MIA SANTORO!
James Peters: HITS KASAI ACROSS THE FACE WITH HER OWN SPECIALIST CHAMPIONSHIP! WEAPONIZING THE TITLE AGAINST THE CHAMPION! WOW! They worked together for a brief moment, but Mia Santoro was showing KASAI that she should have never once entrusted her in this situation.. and look at this..
(KASAI was down and out and so was Usagi. The only person standing tall in the ring was none other than; Mia Santoro. She hoisted the Specialists Championship up high.)
Rich Russillo: And here it is, could this be Mia Santoro’s moment? We are so close to Pain For Pride, and she isn’t making it too hard, when it comes to putting the visual in our head.
James Peters: Could this be how the Specialists Championship match at Pain For Pride finishes? Mia Santoro as champion! This is her certainly stamping her case of the chance at becoming champion. And what a visual for us to close out on.
(Mia just soaked it in, leaving a wreckage in her wake, hosting no regret. She holds the title up high, as Voltage would fade elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Mia Santoro faces Usagi Senshi and KASAI for the Specialists Championship.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back to the show as ‘Bad Girls’ by M.I.A. plays throughout the arena. Valerie Hellstorm comes out in her wrestling gear with a confident smile on her face as she marches to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!… ALREADY IN THE RING!… JENNIE LIN!
Persephone: There’s a match scheduled? :comeagain:
Rich Russillo: What a surprise! I can’t wait to see some young stars shine tonight!
Persephone: No, I don’t. The fuck is this????
(The camera pans to a local jobber promptly named Jennie Lin, who is waving her hand and smiling at the crowd. Then it cuts back to Valerie as she makes her way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT!… FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA!… WEIGHING IN AT 135 POUNDS!… REBEL ROSE!… VALERIEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!… HELLSTORMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!
James Peters: Valerie Hellstorm already has some business going on with Brianna Hill, but what does this match mean to her? Is she trying to prove something to all of us?
Persephone: If beating whoever the fuck this is is your way of proving yourself then fuck off. You don’t deserve to be here or make it to Pain For Pride.
(DING DING DING!)
James Peters: The match is now underway, and the rookie seems super excited about it. Valerie extends her hand in a welcoming gesture to Voltage…
Valerie Hellstorm: (Off-Mic) Nice to meet you! Welcome to Voltage, kid!
Jennie Lin: (Off-Mic) Nice to meet you too-
Rich Russillo: OH! WHAT A KNEE! PRETTY PRIVILEGE JUST KNOCKS HER OUT! Valerie quickly follows it up… wasting no time!… THE FINAL FLASH! GO TO SLEEP CONNECTS!
James Peters: She puts her out and a cover is made by Valerie Hellstorm!
ONEEEE!
TWOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING DING DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!… VALERIE HELLSTORM!
Rich Russillo: Valerie with a win! Well… better luck next time!
Persephone: What the fuck is the point of this?
(‘Bad Girls’ by M.I.A plays as Valerie Hellstorm rises to her feet, ecstatic about her victory, and delighted with what just transpired. After a while of celebration, she then signals for her music to be cut off before grabbing a microphone from ringside.)
Valerie Hellstorm: Everyone saw what happened last week. I was unhappy about the outcome of the match, and just like always, the person to blame for that is Brianna Hill! I mean, it’s fair play. Brianna cost me my match against Akari Kiyoko, and she ruined my opportunity by beating the crap out of that stupid midget. If she wants to cry about the fact that I left her hanging in that tag match? It would be a pleasure to see her get bent out of shape. I’ve made it clear that I won’t put up with any bullshit, especially in regards to Brianna “earning” the Specialists Championship opportunity… that’s something that I couldn’t stand for.
(The crowd cheers loudly for Valerie, having gained a liking for her these past couple of months, as she continues from there.)
Valerie Hellstorm: And I was right too! You saw what happened at Fighting Spirit! She proved that she never earned her way to fighting for a title, and never earned the right to become a Champion before me! The funny part about it all is that she dared to tell me that I was the one crying about it. About what? I wasn’t the one crying, was I? I was so delighted to get what I had prayed for. That’s right, her downfall. It’s been my main focus and priority. It’s something I’m aiming big for at Pain For Pride. Brianna Hill deserves this treatment because we’re fed up with her presence. I can’t stand her. I’ve never liked Brianna Hill one bit. I hate everything about her. Perhaps even my hate doesn’t do justice to how I feel—I just wish she’d disappear. You heard me right, she needs to DIE. Thanks to Eden Sinclair, now I finally can put matters into my own hands and get that little brat out of my way. She’s been a thorn in my side and what you saw here—that’s the same fate that’s going to befall Brianna Hill at Pain For Pride. This is her consequence, something she’s in no place to avoid-
(‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ by Olivia Rodrigo suddenly plays as Brianna Hill walks out, already wearing an annoyed look. Valerie turns her attention toward the stage, clearly unhappy about Brianna Hill as well, as her expression quickly turns to anger as soon as she sees her.)
Brianna Hill: I’m going to say this: I’m disappointed. I’m sure I speak for everyone who has had to endure your bullshit when I say I’m disappointed in Valerie Hellstorm’s behavior since the beginning of her career. First, it was foolish of you to base my potential failure at Pain For Pride on a victory over a local competitor. Those are two different scenarios—apples and oranges if you will. Second, you should have known better. When La Familla was established, you recognized my potential. You were the one who saw so much talent in me and believed in me, putting a great deal of faith in my abilities. I have never let the family down since day one. I am still the heart of La Familia, accepted by the rest of the family, including you when you were still part of it. If you think that defeating a local competitor somehow predicts my fate at Pain For Pride, you’re mistaken and confusing yourself with these nonsensical comparisons. Your concern directed towards me is why you’re setting yourself up for failure because you don’t know who you’re dealing with. I don’t even need to list all the names from these past few months you’ve been struggling against; you have no idea what you’re doing. You wanted to criticize me for never being good enough, yet you were the one who wanted me in the faction. Who’s speaking the truth here and who’s spreading lies? You reached no valid conclusions when you got on the microphone. You’re just not convincing anyone Valerie, the only thing you’ve done is blabber on and on, I don’t think you even know what you’re talking about!
Brianna Hill: You’re worried so much about La Familia and talking about how they aren’t good without you? Newsflash, we’re all doing just fine without you. Not once in La Familla’s history have we yearned for Valerie Hellstorm’s presence. Not even a smidge. While you’re ancient history, La Familia will keep on as it always has. Roberto De La Rosa? He’s been knocking it out of the park as Hardcore Champion. Truly carrying the torch. Luis De La Rosa? He’s been burning the midnight oil to secure a spot in the 24/7 Battle Royale. As for myself, I have been fulfilling my role as a representative of the group. If ANYTHING is suggesting that “La Familia is nothing without Valerie Hellstorm,” We want you to know that we’ve long since moved on from that. You’re now yesterday’s news in our group. Put simply, you’re surplus to requirements.
Valerie Hellstorm: Yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. What the fuck was that? If I’m yesterday’s news, then you’re last decade’s news because we can’t even recall the last time you were relevant on TV except when I brought you and your troubled mind into the spotlight. When was it anyway? Last week? Last month? Last year? Your debut? Way before you came to EAW? During your wrestling school days? Eh, Who knows? I don’t think you’ve ever been that significant to any of us, so it’s best not to dwell on it. How cute though. Some creative insults along the way, but I wonder where this energy was when I was still there trying my best to keep your foot on the gas pedal. Say what you want to say. Speak your piece. Talk all you want, Brianna. Your words don’t mean shit if you can’t back them up at Pain For Pride. We’ve seen how this story ends for you before. Whether I was there or not, we’ve seen what Brianna Hill amounts to once the bell rings. You’re not cut from the same cloth as other successful elitists in your league and when I defeat you at Pain For Pride? Maybe then you’ll remember your place and think twice before judging others when you can’t measure up. After all, I now realize it was my mistake to ever think you had a chance or any opportunity to thrive under my supervision during my time with La Familia. I never imagined someone I gave so many chances to would turn out to be all talk and no action, known more for her big mouth than her talent. If you want to see if what you’re doing is any better than what I’ve achieved, you’ll understand perfectly at Pain For Pride when I defeat you that fans can be humbled by their idols.
Brianna Hill: Hey, while checking my watch, I couldn’t help but wonder when you’d ever shut the fuck up. But then it hit me—Pain For Pride is just around the corner, and that’s my answer. Ever wondered what happens when the student becomes the master? Finding better ways to learn than the teacher ever taught. If I have a teacher to name, it sure ain’t you. Roberto is a leader for a reason, right? I’ve learned more from him than from you ever so what does that make you? Not just terrible. Maybe you’ve never even taught anyone. You have been schooled by the whole EAW roster since day one. What was it you called our team last time? ‘One of the most dysfunctional teams in this ‘can they coexist’ scenario’? How is that even possible when the only dysfunctional element is you? You’re a drag on the team, and everyone knows it. You just can’t face it because you’re Valerie Hellstorm. You had this whole mindset of proving ‘I’m That Bitch,’ only to get bitched by everyone. That includes me. That includes Brianna Hill. I’m on the easiest road to victory in Pain For Pride because Valerie Hellstorm seems to be missing the mark in every way to succeed at Pain For Pride.
Valerie Hellstorm: Isn’t it ironic how you keep talking about failing to achieve something when that’s practically your forte? ‘Maybe you’ve never even taught anyone. You have been schooled by the whole EAW roster since day one.’, ‘You have no idea what you’re doing,’ they say’, ‘You’re nothing but a leech who sought fame and got nothing in return’. Classic case of throwing stones in a glass house. You thought you had the upper hand with all these words, but have you even answered my question if any of them will have the same impact as Pain For Pride? Are they just going to be weak jabs? Should I be surprised if that’s the case? Your angle is predictable. Why would I be in the dark about the kind of woman you are when I was the one who saw your potential, which even you’ve acknowledged? Why wouldn’t I know what you’re capable of when I was negatively emotionally affected by your achievements? Why would I fake sadness when deep down I know you better than anyone else in this company? BECAUSE I AM THE ONE WHO MADE YOU WHAT YOU ARE NOW!
Brianna Hill: OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!!!! Stop this ongoing delusion already! Do you realize how sick we are of dealing with someone as manipulative as you dumb whore every single week??!?!? Not only do we have to put up with your occasional lies, but also your fake love for wrestling and your pretended concern for me, all so others can sympathize with your fucking melodrama about the five stages of grief and you just can’t handle it when I call out your facade, tell us about who you are! You didn’t make me better even when you tried. You didn’t boost my career. Your contribution to me is THE LEAST, yet you act like you’re so important. Fine! I’m ending this charade myself at Pain For Pride by sending you packing far away from La Familia!
Valerie Hellstorm: Bitch pleaseeeeee. I’ve heard that song and dance a million times, and yet here I am. You ain’t gonna do shit.
Brianna Hill: Oh really? Is that why you’re still spinning your wheels like a lost cause?
Valerie Hellstorm: Lost cause? If there’s anyone who deserves to be called that, it’s you. You’re clueless about what to do after losing the Specialists Championship match, and now you’re mad over someone’s comment on your failure. Why not learn to take it on the chin? Can’t handle a little tough love?
Brianna Hill: Your comment isn’t constructive criticism. More like sour grapes from someone who can’t stand seeing others succeed and needs to vent to feel better.
Valerie Hellstorm: So what if that’s what you’ve heard? Are you that touchy about me pushing you to step up your game?
Brianna Hill: Right now? Perhaps. I’m just edging closer to knock your teeth down your throat. Keep talking, I can’t wait.
(Valerie tosses a microphone aside clearly weary of the conversation. Face-to-face with Brianna, both begin yelling at each other without a mic.)
Brianna Hill: (Off-Mic) Oh yeah? You wanna go? Right here right now?
Valerie Hellstorm: (Off-Mic) Yeah! Try me, bitch!
James Peters: ASKED AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE! BRIANNA HILL JUST COCKS A RIGHT HAND ACROSS VALERIE HELLSTORM’S FACE AND HERE WE GO! HESITATION WENT OUT THE WINDOW AND HANDS WERE FLYING!
Rich Russillo: RIGHT HAND FROM VALERIE AND A RIGHT HAND FROM BRIANNA HILL! THINGS ARE NOW SPIRALING OUT OF CONTROL AND THERE’S NO STOPPING THESE TWO!
Persephone: Huh? What just happened? I was sleeping this whole time. This shit is boring af.
Rich Russillo: THEY ARE FIGHTING RIGHT NOW!!!!!
Persephone: WHAT?! WHAT?!? THEY FIGHTING?!?!? NO WAY! YO?!??!??!?!?! OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! Shut the fuck up. Anyone willing to pay to see these two fight needs to hang their head in shame.
James Peters: BRIANNA HILL IS NOW THE ONE BEING COMPROMISED, PUSHED BACK INTO THE CORNER. VALERIE IS RAINING DOWN STOMPS, ONE AFTER ANOTHER!
Rich Russillo: BRIANNA HILL IS NOWHERE NEAR HAVING A SLIGHT CHANCE TO FIGHT BACK! VALERIE IS TAKING OVER THE MATCH AND HANDLING THE EDGE SHE’S FOUND HERSELF IN! VALERIE HELLSTORM IS THE ONE IN CONTROL OF THE SITUATION! SHE HAS BEEN WAITING TO LAY A HAND ON HER FOE AGAIN!
Persephone: Battle of Mid.
James Peters: Now onto the outside, seizing this moment while Brianna Hill is down on the ground to grab an equalizer! Valerie Hellstorm grabs a steel chair and heads back inside, looking to put Brianna Hill out for good!
(Valerie slowly walks over to Brianna Hill, who is trying to get back on both feet again. Before Brianna can stand fully, Valerie lands a stomp on her chest, preventing her from moving.)
Valerie Hellstorm: (Off-Mic) You do not belong at MY Pain For Pride!
Persephone: MCS going crazy here.
James Peters: TALKING TOO MUCH HAS ITS CONSEQUENCES! BRIANNA SWIFTLY GRABBED VALERIE’S LEG, CAUSING HER TO TUMBLE TO THE GROUND!
James Peters: THE STEEL CHAIR SMACKED HER FACE AS SOON AS SHE LANDED ON TO THE GROUND!
Rich Russillo: HER MAKEUP WAS RUINED!
Persephone: She’s already ugly anyway.
James Peters: NOW, BRIANNA HILL IS WIELDING THE STEEL CHAIR, WHILE VALERIE STRUGGLES TO GET BACK UP… BRIANNA DRIVES THE STEEL CHAIR INTO VALERIE’S GUT BEFORE SMACKING IT ACROSS HER BACK!
Persephone: Woo!!!!!!! I like seeing people getting hurt!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Brianna Hill is now the one dropping the steel chair back to the ground and gaining control of Valerie Hellstorm again, this time!… CRUSH CULTURE ON THE STEEL CHAIR!!!!!!!
(Brianna Hill rises from the ground, watching Valerie Hellstorm lying completely laid out. She picks the steel chair from the ground and unfolds it to sit on. Grabbing a microphone from the ground, she looks down at the lifeless body of Valerie Hellstorm and speaks to her.)
Brianna Hill: You want to talk about my fate? Allow me to introduce you to your fate, Valerie. In the final moments of that tag team match, I gave you some credit and acknowledged us as capable competitors and somewhat grown-ups who could bury the hatchet to win. But you let me down, just as you assumed I let you down. I ended up losing the match, but you lost much more. You lost your cool. You lost control. You lost your temper. You stormed off that night, but mark my words, what’s coming at Pain For Pride will be déjà vu and you’ll have no one to blame but yourself. I’m done running away. I’m done prolonging this. I’m done waiting for you to meddle in my affairs. This ends now.
Brianna Hill: Wanna prove “You’re That Bitch”? You are leaving Pain For Pride as MY BITCH.
(‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ by Olivia Rodrigo plays as Brianna Hill slams the microphone to the ground and stands tall over Valerie’s body)
Rich Russillo: Isn’t that something?! What a statement Brianna Hill just made! I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen between these two. It’s going to be one hell of a night at Pain For Pride for them!
Persephone: You are a gooner.
Rich Russillo: What do you mean? What I just saw is utterly brilliant! Why do you always have such a negative outlook? Come on, lighten up for once, and enjoy it.
Persephone: I am NOT entertaining your retardation.
James Peters: Another match has been added to the schedule alongside other prominent matches at Pain For Pride. Surely, this is something we won’t want to miss—a match full of heat leading up to this showdown. This will settle it all, proving who is truly the better woman for La Familia!
Persephone: I’m better than both. Luis knew how much of a mommy I was.
(Brianna Hill folds the steel chair and raises it triumphantly over Valerie’s body in the final shot as it displays Brianna standing tall and asserting dominance before the scene fades into a commercial break.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Brianna Hill faces Valerie Hellstorm.)
[SCREENBAR – Shock Value 2024.]
(Shock Value comes back as the next match graphic is seen flashing across the screen.)
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(The camera then goes to Bella Braxton at the timekeeper’s area, as the ring is being set up for the Electrified Iron Man match.)
Bella Braxton: The following is a 30 MINITE ELECTRIFIED IRON MAN MATCH!!!
Crowd: KQNQPQNFO3NQPZNEPQMSPQMAPQNQOQNWOQNSPQNAOQNAOWNDLDN
(‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage is heard playing through the speakers of the arena to a mix of cheers and boos as the camera goes over to show Drake King making his way out to the stage. Bearing a serious expression, he eyes the ring before slowly making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… residing in The Dead Sea… weighing in at 220 pounds… HE IS ‘GOD’… DRAKE KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Drake King feels as though he is being disrespected by Captain Charisma for being put in this situation. From apparently not giving back his title, to nearly being thrown in the Clusterfuck match, to now this, it’s safe to say that he’s not happy.
Persephone: He needs to learn to grow up come the fuck on.
James Peters: Well now Drake looks to put an end to his opponent tonight, he looks to show that he serves no purpose in this current climate of Voltage and knowing the levels that he’s stooped to, in this situation he’s not afraid to do it.
(‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin (Paratus Intro) begins to follow that as the crowd roars for Jamie O’Hara who makes his way out. He has a smirk on his face as he eyes the ring, specifically his opponent, before then making his way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… weighing in at 190 pounds… HE IS THE ‘ACE’ OF ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING… JAMIE O’HARA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: BOOOO! GET THIS PHONY OUT OF HERE! HE BEAT MY LUIS!
Rich Russillo: As for Jamie he was also going to be in the Clusterfuck match before he insisted on facing Drake in this situation. They have faced before, but never in this scenario.
James Peters: Jamie has called Drake a fool, and says that he is the mold of the Elitist that you see today, and how Drake is only chasing that. Tonight he will get the chance to prove that, and given the opportunity, he will. It’ll be a gur
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: The bell has rung and this Electrified Iron Man match is officially underway. 30 minutes is on the clock and both Drake King and Jamie O’Hara are staring a hole into one another. We didn’t really know the specifics of the match going into this, but is it safe to say that this exceeds expectations?
Persephone: The ropes and ringside floor are electrified and both of them have shock collars attached to a barbed wire leash. No, I think this is more kinky than anything else to the masochists watching the show right now.
James Peters: Both of them are slowly meeting at the center of the ring, trying to be careful now of what they touch knowing that it could be detrimental to them early. It looks like Jamie is going to go for a risky collar-and-elbow tie up- BUT DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A HARD BOOT TO THE ABDOMEN WHICH TAKES HIM DOWN TO A KNEE! Jamie is taken by surprise as Drake grabs him by the head, SLAMMING HIM DOWN ONTO THE MAT BY HIS HAIR!
Rich Russillo: The slight jolt of electricity definitely woke Jamie up, as he rolled right back up to a knee from there, not letting Drake continue any offense onto him. Drake though is quick to rush forward and grab him by the head as he begins to nail him with a barrage of forearm shots to his face! Jamie shoves him away for the time being, BEFORE SHOOTING UP TO HIS FEET AND LUNGING AT HIM FOR AN ATTACK-
Persephone: BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND SENDS HIM INTO THE ELECTRIFIED ROPES INSTEAD! YES!
Rich Russillo: NOT! JAMIE STOPS HIMSELF JUST IN TIME! He plants his feet to the ground, BEFORE TURNING AROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN OF DRAKE! Drake staggers back, definitely not expecting the quick turnaround by The Ace… AS JAMIE RUSHES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A SLING BLADE TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND TO FOLLOW THAT UP!
James Peters: Remember that with every move that these Elitists take their shock collar goes off, and that was definitely not a pleasant feeling for Drake right there as he pries at the collar for a moment in pain. Jamie is stepping backward, slowly dragging Drake up along with him as the barbed wire leash pulls them together. Drake stumbles forward toward Jamie… AS JAMIE RUSHES TOWARD DRAKE LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK TO TAKE HIM BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE JUST MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AS HE DIGS HIS HANDS INTO THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND YANKS HARD, JUTTING JAMIE BACK BY HIS SHOCK COLLAR AND TOWARD HIM! JAMIE GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET…
James Peters: JUST FOR DRAKE TO GRAB HIM BY THE HEAD AND TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A STO! JAMIE IS DOWN AND DRAKE HOOKS THE LEG!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Persephone: But an unfortunate kick out before two, even though it would’ve been hilarious if Drake got a fall off of that!
Rich Russillo: The pain on the face of Jamie tells it all, the potential is endless in a match like this for how you want to inflict damage on your opponent, but you also need to keep track of the time and remind yourself how much you have before you get too caught up in it as well. Drake is slowly rising back up to his feet, and you can see him seize his bloody hand in pain, but realize at the same time it is crucial for him in order to get the edge in this match. Jamie slowly tries to roll himself away, but Drake already approaches as he grabs him by the head and brings him up to his feet, pulling him into a front facelock… AS HE LIFTS HIM UP INTO THE AIR FOR A VERTICAL SUPLEX-
James Peters: BUT JAMIE SLIPS OUT! We can only assume that was a Falcon Arrow attempt by Drake, AS DRAKE SPINS AROUND AND ATTEMPTS TO CONNECT WITH A FOREARM TO THE FACE OF JAMIE- But Jamie manages to duck under that, SPINNING AROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A SIDE KICK TO THE ABDOMEN! Drake doubles over in pain as this gives Jamie the opportunity to step back and get himself a running start, beginning to make his way over…
Rich Russillo: JUST FOR DRAKE TO GO UNDER AND LIFT HIM OFF THE GROUND, CONNECTING WITH A BACK BODY DROP! The pain has subsided momentarily as Jamie is dropped down to the canvas, another jolt of electricity running through him, as, from there, Drake then grabs him by the head and brings him up to his feet… BEFORE SLAMMING HIM FACE-FIRST AGAINST ONE OF THE TOP TURNBUCKLES! Jamie is hurt but you can see he is also well aware of the electrified ropes, trying to avoid them as Drake grabs him by the head- JUST FOR JAMIE TO SLIP OUT AND LIFT HIM INTO THE AIR BEFORE CONNECTING WITH SNAKE EYES AS DRAKE’S HEAD BOUNCES OFF OF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
(25:00)
James Peters: Drake is hurt as he stumbles out of the corner, before Jamie, from there, grabs him by the head and takes him down to the ground with a quick Snapmare! Drake is laid out on his back, AS JAMIE THEN LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST AREA! Drake is gasping for air as he brings himself up to a seated position, JUST FOR JAMIE TO ROLL BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND LEAP INTO THE AIR FOR A FRONT DROPKICK TO THE CHEST-
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE TRYING TO GRAB A HOLD OF THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AGAIN AND USE THAT TO HIS ADVANTAGE!
James Peters: NO! JAMIE SNATCHES A HOLD OF HIS END OF THE LEASH BEFORE HE CAN AND YANKS HIM FORWARD… BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A HUGE LARIAT TO THE HEAD! Drake is taken down to the mat but is seemingly quick to get back up, his hands still digging deep into the barbed wire leash…
Rich Russillo: AS JAMIE LIFTS DRAKE OVER HIS HEAD AND IT SEEMS LIKE HE’S GOING FOR ‘INTO THE DREAMSCAPE’!
James Peters: BUT BEFORE JAMIE CAN TURN IT INTO THE PILEDRIVER, DRAKE MANAGES TO FLIP OVER HIM AND LAND BEHIND HIM! Jamie turns around, not at all expecting the counter… AS DRAKE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH AN ENZUIGIRI TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD TO DROP HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Persephone: Yawn, this is boring. Do you know what would be more interesting to put on live television… if you strapped me and Luis to dog collars and-
Rich Russillo: THIS MATCH IS REALLY GETTING UNDERWAY NOW! Jamie is dropped down to the ground but it doesn’t take very long at all for him to begin to rise back up again, Drake has his eyes set on him as he’s in a kneeling position, stepping forward… AND GOING FOR A SUPERKICK TO HIS JAW! It connects but even then Jamie is still managing to keep himself upward, just for Drake to quickly grab him by the head and pull him up to his feet, LOOKING TO GO FOR A COLLAPSING DDT-
James Peters: BUT BEFORE HE CAN FULLY EXECUTE IT’S JAMIE THAT SLIPS OUT! He manages to create distance, BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A DROPKICK TO HIS KNEECAP! Drake is left hobbling right now as Jamie gets right back up to his feet, looking to get a running start…BUT DRAKE DIGS HIS HANDS INTO THE LEASH AND PULLS JAMIE BACK TOWARD HIM AGAIN! JAMIE TRIES TO SWING AT HIM-
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER THAT BEFORE GRABBING HIM BY THE ARM INTO THE HALF NELSON, ‘CROWN OF THORNS’!
James Peters: BUT JAMIE SLIPS OUT BEFORE HE SHOVES DRAKE RIGHT INTO THE ELECTRIFIED ROPES!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE GIVES A PIERCING CRY AS HE’S ELECTROCUTED BY THE ROPES, GETTING CHARRED TO BITS BEFORE YANKING HIMSELF OFF! HE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, TRYING HIS BEST TO PUSH HIMSELF BACK UP-
James Peters: JUST FOR JAMIE TO LIFT HIM UP INTO A SECOND ATTEMPT AT ‘INTO THE DREAMSCAPE’! WHICH MANAGES TO CONNECT THIS TIME! DRAKE IS TAKEN DOWN AND JAMIE DOES NOT HESITATE TO ROLL HIM OVER AND GO FOR THE PIN! WILL HE BE ABLE TO CLOSE THIS OUT RIGHT HERE AND GET THE FIRST FALL IN THIS ELECTRIFIED IRON MAN MATCH?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHH-
Persephone: But unfortunately, it’s Drake King that manages to kick out. I don’t know why I’m mad about it, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s an Iron Man match, I’m just mad.
Rich Russillo: You can see the breath of relief that Drake King just gave behind the pain and agony that he is certainly feeling right now thanks to that. Jamie was in a tough spot but somehow managed to turn it around in his favor and connect with ‘Into The Dreamscape’ which was enough to inch this match closer in his favor. Drake is quickly rolling himself away, and you can see how desperate he is to do so. But Jamie is right back up and he already has him by his hair as he tugs him back toward him. Jamie grabs him once more, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S ABOUT TO SEND HIM BACK INTO THE ELECTRIFIED ROPES!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO STOP HIMSELF! He connects with an elbow to the head of Jamie which sends him back, BEFORE SPINNING AROUND AND FOLLOWING THAT UP WITH A MASSIVE ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD!
(20:00)
Rich Russillo: As you can see we have reached the 10-minute mark in the match, 20 minutes left, and both of these competitors are really going at it!
Persephone: 20 more minutes of suffering, will this ever end?
James Peters: Jamie still manages to keep himself up, but it doesn’t seem like Drake is through either, AS HE GOES FOR A SUPERKICK TO HIS JAW- BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO CATCH IT JUST IN TIME! He from there sweeps the legs as Drake lands on his back, BEFORE JAMIE THEN LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR ANOTHER FOOT STOMP-
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE SEES IT COMING THIS TIME AND MANAGES TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY! Jamie stumbles forward, AS DRAKE ROLLS TOWARD HIM AND GRABS HIM BY THE ANKLE BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! JAMIE IS TRYING TO FIGHT BACK BUT IT SEEMS LIKE DRAKE HAS A HOLD OF HIM, TRYING TO KEEP HIM ON HIS STOMACH AS HE LOOKS TO BE DOING SOMETHING…
James Peters: DRAKE TAKES THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND WRAPS IT AROUND THE NECK OF JAMIE, JUST ABOVE THE SHOCK COLLAR! DRAKE IS PULLING BACK AND JAMIE IS SCREAMING IN AGONY RIGHT NOW! BLOOD IS BEGINNING TO DRIP DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS AS JAMIE REACHES OUT, TRYING TO DO ANYTHING IN ORDER TO GET OUT, BUT DRAKE HAS HIS KNEE PRESSED FIRMLY AGAINST THE CENTER OF HIS SPINE, HE’S REFUSING TO LET HIM GO ANYWHERE RIGHT NOW!
Persephone: See?! This that kinky shit bro.
Rich Russillo: JAMIE IS TRYING EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN RIGHT NOW IN ORDER TO ESCAPE THIS, BUT DRAKE IS WRENCHING BACK WITH EVERY BIT OF STRENGTH THAT HE HAS INSIDE OF HIS BODY! JAMIE IS STRUGGLING TO BREATHE AND THE BLOOD CONTINUES TO POUR OUT FROM HIS THROAT! IS DRAKE TRYING TO FORCE A SUBMISSION OUT OF THIS?!
James Peters: NO! NO! WAIT! HE WAS WAITING FOR THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY! HE RELEASES THE HOLD AND GRABS A HOLD OF HIS WAIST BEFORE BRINGING HIM UP TO HIS FEET, HOOKING HIS ARM!
Rich Russillo: ‘CROWN OF THORNS’ CONNECTS THIS TIME COMPLETELY WIPING JAMIE OUT! JAMIE IS TWITCHING ON THE GROUND FROM HIS SHOCK COLLAR AND DRAKE ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK! TO GET THE FIRST FALL IN THIS MATCH!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREE-
James Peters: BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO SHOOT HIS SHOULDER UP JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME! BARELY SAVING HIMSELF!
Persephone: FUCK.
Rich Russillo: Jamie was close, but somehow managed to escape that. But you can see that he’s not in good shape right now, and while Drake isn’t in the best condition either, he has the chance to continue picking him apart until he can ultimately get a fall in this Iron Man match. Remember that the clock is still counting down, there is still plenty of time left for the two of them but they know better than to get comfortable and let the time run out. If they’re going to act, they’re going to have to act quickly if they want to stay afloat.
James Peters: Drake doesn’t look so happy by this though, as he is stomping down at Jamie repeatedly, releasing the anger that he has we can only assume about the struggle that Jamie has put him through in this match! Jamie is trying to roll away, but Drake pulls him right back in, grabbing him by the head as he lands multiple strikes to his face! He then brings Jamie back up to his feet, and it looks like he’s going to send him into an Irish whip toward the ropes- But Jamie manages to hold his ground, AS HE PULLS DRAKE IN AND CONNECTS WITH A HARD KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN TO DOUBLE HIM OVER!
Rich Russillo: Drake is gasping for air but he’s still trying to fight, swinging a punch at the head of Jamie- But before it connects it’s Jamie that manages to move out of the way before connecting with yet another strike! Jamie would then grab him by the arm before sending him into one of the corners, setting him up… BEFORE RUSHING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH TO HIS FACE!
James Peters: Drake is hurt as Jamie then grabs him and sends him toward the ring… RUSHING FORWARD AND FOLLOWING THAT UP WITH ANOTHER SLINGBLADE TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! Drake shoots up to a seated position, not exactly looking to give up on this just yet, BUT AS HE DOES IT’S JAMIE THAT MANAGES TO ROLL UP TO HIS FEET BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD!
Rich Russillo: Drake is down and you can tell by the look on his face that this was absolutely not what he wanted out of this match. He knows that he needs to find a way to get back into this and fast before it becomes too little too late for him. Drake retreats away, trying to get back up to his feet, but Jamie is unrelenting as he yanks him back in with the barbed wire leash, the pain practically nonexistent knowing what is at stake right now in this one. Drake tries to fight back, BUT HE STUMBLES RIGHT INTO A BOOT TO THE FACE BY JAMIE!
James Peters: SCOUTED! WHILE JAMIE PULLS IN, IT’S DRAKE THAT MANAGES TO SPIN OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME! Jamie tries to turn around, BUT IT’S DRAKE THAT LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND LATCHES ONTO HIS BACK FOR A SLEEPER HOLD!
(15:00)
Rich Russillo: We have officially reached the halfway point in this match, and what a compromising position that Drake has Jamie in right now! Jamie’s eyes widen as he realizes the situation that he’s in right now, fighting desperately to get out of this! Jamie is struggling to fight back now as Drake continues to pull back on his head! If he could possibly weaken Jamie here, this could be the opportunity to connect with a huge move that could drastically shift this match in his favor! But Jamie is still fighting, Jamie refuses to quit!
James Peters: BUT I DON’T THINK HE’S GOING TO HAVE A CHOICE AS LOOK WHAT DRAKE’S DOING! HE’S TAKING THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND ONCE AGAIN LOOPING IT AROUND THE NECK OF JAMIE!
Rich Russillo: JAMIE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEELING POSITION AS HE GIVES A CRY OF PAIN! WAIT! WHAT IS DRAKE DOING?!
James Peters: HE’S GOING FOR ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’!
Rich Russillo: CURB STOMP MISSES! DRAKE TRIED AS HE WEAKENED JAMIE JUST ENOUGH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE, BUT THE HALL OF FAMER SAW IT COMING AS HE MANAGES TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY! He’s saved himself from immediate danger, but you know how much he’s taken in this match in the process. He staggers up to his feet, trying to fight back but at the same time, Drake King is much faster… AS HE STEPS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO HIS JAW! Jamie is left stunned as Drake then goes under and lifts him above the ground… GOING FOR A BUCKLE BOMB!
Rich Russillo: But before that happens it’s Jamie that manages to stop him in his tracks with a barrage of strikes connecting down to the top of his head! The Hall of Famer is not going to go down very easily and it shows, as Drake is trying his best to try and keep him up but it’s not working at all! Jamie manages to slip out as he lands on the turnbuckles, beginning to scale up to the top rope and I don’t think that’s a very good place to be right now! Jamie is positioned and he has his eye on Drake… LEAPING OFF-
James Peters: BUT BEFORE HE DOES, IT’S DRAKE THAT QUICKLY LUNGES UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE, NOT WASTING ANYTIME BEGINNING TO TRADE BLOWS WITH THE ACE! Jamie is trying his best to fight back right now, clearly not trying to compromise himself in this match. But Drake has already gotten the better of him, as he continues to lay into him with repeated strikes that are definitely taking its toll right now!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE WITH A HEADBUTT! This leaves Jamie teetering for a moment as he is doing what he can right now to try and keep himself upward but to no avail! He’s fighting, he’s struggling! But Drake has him as he grabs a hold of him by the head, I think we know what he can do up there as he’s setting him up… SUPERPLEX!
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Persephone: WHOAHOHO! NOT TODAY BITCH! JAMIE JUST LIFTED DRAKE UP AND DROPPED HIM RIGHT OVER THE ELECTRIFIED ROPES!
James Peters: ROUGH LANDING AS DRAKE SCREAMS IN PAIN! ROLLING OFF OF THE ROPES AS HE TUMBLES OFF OF THE APRON AND DOWN TO THE ELECTRIFIED RINGMAT AT RINGSIDE!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE DIGS HIS HAND INTO THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND PULLS DRAKE UPWARD! HE’S GIVING DRAKE A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE! HE’S HANGING HIM FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS DRAKE’S LEGS BARELY DANGLE ABOVE THE ELECTRIFIED FLOORING!
James Peters: BUT I DON’T KNOW WHICH OUTCOME WOULD BE BETTER IN THIS INSTANCE! DRAKE CAN BARELY BREATHE AS HE STRETCHES HIS ARMS OUT, TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS, BUT THE ONLY WAY THAT HE REALLY CAN RIGHT NOW IS IF JAMIE RELEASES THE HOLD THAT HE HAS ON THE BARBED WIRE LEASH, BUT EVEN THEN THAT MIGHT NOT EXACTLY BODE WELL FOR HIM! DRAKE IS LOSING AIR IN HIS LUNGS QUICKLY, AND YOU REALIZE JUST HOW DIRE THIS SITUATION SEEMS TO BECOME WITH DRAKE IN THIS POSITION!
Persephone: YES! STRANGLE HIM MORE! KILL HIM! KILL HIM! NO MORE DRAKE KING! NO MORE DRAKE KING!
Rich Russillo: YOU CAN SEE THE LIGHTS BEGIN TO FLICKER IN THE EYES OF DRAKE KING! THERE’S ONLY SO MUCH MORE THAT HE CAN TAKE RIGHT NOW AND HE KNOWS IT! HIS MOVEMENT IS STARTING TO SLOW AS JAMIE CONTINUES TO PULL AT HIS SHOCK COLLAR, USING THE BARBED WIRE LEASH TO ITS FULL EXTENT AS DRAKE KING IS DEFENSELESS RIGHT NOW! HE ONLY HAS SO MUCH TIME LEFT!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE JUST IN TIME MANAGES TO STRETCH HIS LEGS OUT AND LATCH ONTO THE APRON BEFORE PULLING HIMSELF ONTO IT! DRAKE KING SAVES HIS CHANCES IN THE MATCH FOR JUST A MOMENT!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE O’HARA SHUTS THEM OFF AS HE LEAPS OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLES AND ABSOLUTELY CAVES HIS CHEST IN WITH A DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! ‘WELCOME BACK, O’ SLUMBERING ACE’ TO DRAKE KING!
James Peters: JAMIE BARELY MANAGES TO KEEP HIMSELF UP ON THE APRON! A LARGE VOLT OF ELECTRICITY SHATTERS DRAKE KING COMPLETELY AS HE’S OUT COLD RIGHT NOW! AND IT’S JAMIE THAT PUSHES HIM BACK INTO THE RING! JAMIE LEAPS FORWARD AND HOOKS THE LEG! GOING FOR THE PIN! FOR THE FIRST FALL IN THIS MATCH!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: JAMIE O’HARA HAS GOTTEN THE FIRST FALL IN THIS MATCH!
(Jamie O’Hara: 1
Drake King: 0)
(10:00)
Persephone: GODDAMMIT! I was really hoping none of them would get any falls and this match would end up falling short of expectations, now that would be really funny.
James Peters: Drake King is completely out here and with a little under 10 minutes left on the clock, you know that he’s going to have to work quickly if he wants to catch up to Jamie in this one. Jamie eases up knowing that some of the pressure has been taken off of him but at the same time he knows that he can’t get too ahead of himself or else this isn’t going to end up going very well for him.
Rich Russillo: Jamie slowly rises back up to his feet, and his eyes are set on Drake who does not look to be in the best of shape right about now. Drake is slowly getting back up himself but right now he is at the mercy of Jamie O’Hara, as Jamie grabs a hold of him by the head and begins to bring him back up as well…
James Peters: BUT DRAKE GRABS HIM BY THE WAIST AND LOOKS TO DRIVE HIM INTO THE ELECTRIFIED ROPES!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO STOP HIM AS HE BRINGS HIM INTO A FRONT FACELOCK, BEFORE LIFTING HIM INTO A DDT- BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO DRIVE A PUNCH INTO HIS ABDOMEN AND SLIP OUT, GOING FOR A SUPERKICK TO HIS JAW- BUT JAMIE GRABS IT JUST IN TIME! He then sets him up… GOING FOR A DRAGON SCREW- BUT BEFORE HE DOES, DRAKE USES HIS OTHER LEG AS HE BRINGS IT UP AND KICKS JAMIE RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE!
James Peters: Jamie staggers back and nearly falls against the ropes, but manages to stop himself just in the nick of time. BUT HE THEN TAKES A HOLD OF THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND BRINGS DRAKE IN, TRYING TO DRAG HIM TOWARD THE ROPES ALONGSIDE HIM!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE TAKES HIS END OF THE LEASH AND STOPS HIMSELF! BOTH OF THEM HAVING A VICIOUS TUG OF WAR RIGHT NOW, BLOOD DRIPPING OFF OF THE PALM OF THEIR HANDS AS THERE’S AN OBVIOUS STRUGGLE GOING ON RIGHT NOW BETWEEN THE TWO! BUT DRAKE GETS A BETTER PULL AS HE BRINGS JAMIE IN AND CONNECTS WITH A HARD BOOT TO HIS ABDOMEN TO DROP HIM DOWN TO A KNEELING POSITION!
James Peters: Jamie is hurt as Drake still has a hold of the barbed wire leash, and it does not look like he has any good intentions with it… AS HE TAKES THE BARBED WIRE AND SLAMS IT ACROSS THE BACK OF JAMIE, DIGGING INTO HIS FLESH! You can see the obvious struggle on the face of Jamie right now, AS DRAKE TAKES THE BARBED WIRE AND DRIVES IT INTO HIS BACK AGAIN! Jamie is not in the best shape here as Drake has managed to get this back in his favor, as he then makes his way over and grabs a hold of him by the waist before bringing him back up to his feet… UNWINDING HIM BEFORE GOING FOR A RIPCORD KNEE-
Rich Russillo: CAUGHT! JAMIE CATCHES DRAKE’S KNEE BEFORE DRIVING REPEATED FISTS INTO HIS FACE! Drake definitely did not expect that as he is forced to rip himself away from Jamie, staggering back before running forward…
James Peters: JUST FOR JAMIE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AND GRAB HIM BY THE HEAD BEFORE SENDING HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE ELECTRIFIED ROPES!
Persephone: HAHA! GOTCHA BITCH! DRAKE TURNS IT AROUND AND HE SENDS JAMIE INTO THE ROPES INSTEAD!
(5:00)
Rich Russillo: WE HAVE 5 MINUTES LEFT AND IT’S NOT A GOOD SIGHT TO SEE JAMIE BEING ELECTROCUTED LIKE THIS AS DRAKE HAS TO STOP FOR A MOMENT TO MARVEL THIS! JAMIE STUMBLES FORWARD AS DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A SPIN KICK! HE’S RUNNING TO THE ROPES AND BACK…
James Peters: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’!
Rich Russillo: NO! NO! JAMIE MANAGES TO MOVE! IT’S AS IF A RUSH OF ADRENALINE HAS COME OVER HIM AND HE CHARGES AT DRAKE BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! DRAKE DROPS TO A KNEELING POSITION AS JAMIE GRABS A HOLD OF BOTH HIS WRISTS!
James Peters: JAMIE GOING FOR ‘HATHAWAY’S DREAMS’! KAMIGOYE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE OF DRAKE KING TO GET ANOTHER POINT IN THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO PUSH THE KNEE OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME! HE THEN GOES UNDER, HE’S ROLLING UP JAMIE! HE’S GOT HIM IN A SCHOOL BOY PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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James Peters: BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO KICK OUT! JAMIE GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET-
Rich Russillo: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’!
James Peters: DRAKE MANAGES TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AS HE CONNECTS WITH AN EARTH-SHATTERING CURB STOMP TO THE BACK OF JAMIE’S HEAD! ANOTHER VOLT OF ELECTRICITY THIS TIME RUNNING THROUGH JAMIE AS HE’S OUT AND IT’S DRAKE THAT QUICKLY TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS AND GOES FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT WHILE HE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY! WILL HE BE ABLE TO CLOSE THE GAP?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Persephone: FUCK! They tied this up, now we have the potential to have this match go on longer than it needs to… hurray…
(Jamie O’Hara: 1
Drake King: 1)
Rich Russillo: WE ARE TIED UP WITH JUST UNDER FIVE MINUTES LEFT! BOTH OF THEM KNOW WHAT IS AT STAKE RIGHT NOW AND WHAT THEY’RE GOING TO HAVE TO GIVE! YOU CAN SEE DRAKE RISING UP, BUT SURPRISINGLY JAMIE IS NOT FAR BEHIND HIM EITHER! BOTH OF THEM KNOW THAT THEY’RE GOING TO HAVE TO GO FAST, EVEN IF THEY DON’T HAVE A LOT LEFT IN THE TANK!
James Peters: DRAKE IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS HE HAS THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND TRIES TO WRAP IT AROUND THE NECK OF JAMIE AGAIN- BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HEEL KICK TO THE SIDE OF DRAKE’S HEAD! Drake staggers back, BUT COMES BACK TO LIFE AS HE LEAPS INTO THE AIR FOR A SLINGBLADE ATTEMPT-
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT! DRAKE LANDS ON HIS KNEES AS HE GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND RUSHES FORWARD-
James Peters: ‘IN EXCELSIS’!
Rich Russillo: CLOSE! THE BICYCLE KNEE NEARLY CONNECTS BUT DRAKE SEES IT COMING AND MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF IT JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME! Drake stumbles out of the way as he manages to collect himself just in time, Jamie turns around to face him looking to get the match back on track…
James Peters: JUST FOR DRAKE TO RUSH FORWARD WITH A ‘GUILLOTINE’ ATTEMPT TO TAKE OUT JAMIE!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE MOVES!
(1:00)
James Peters: TIME IS BEGINNING TO RUN OUT EVEN FURTHER AND WITH EVERY SECOND THEY WASTE THE FASTER THEY SEEM TO BE GOING! DRAKE LANDS FLAT ON HIS BACK AS JAMIE TRIES FOR A FOOT STOMP- JUST FOR DRAKE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AND GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET! DRAKE SPINS AROUND AND GOES FOR A DISCUS FOREARM- BUT JAMIE GRABS THE ARM AND SHOVES IT AWAY BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO SEND DRAKE DOWN TO A KNEELING POSITION! JAMIE THEN GOES FOR A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE-
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A KNEE STRIKE OF HIS OWN! Jamie staggers back but thankfully for him manages to catch one of the corners before he completely falls over! DRAKE THEN RUSHES FORWARD JAMIE AND GOES FOR A FLYING CLOTHESLINE TO HIS HEAD-
James Peters: BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO AVOID IT! DRAKE COLLIDES WITH THE CORNER AS HE TURNS AROUND… ONLY FOR JAMIE TO LIFT HIM UP AND TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A SNAP POWERSLAM! DRAKE IS TAKEN DOWN TO THE GROUND AS IT LOOKS LIKE JAMIE IS GOING TO THE WELL ONE MORE TIME-
Rich Russillo: HE JUST TRIED FOR ‘HATHAWAY’S DREAMS’ AGAIN BUT DRAKE JUST GRABBED HIM BY THE ANKLE AND SWIPED AT HIM! JAMIE IS DOWN ON ALL FOURS AS DRAKE LEAPS OFF OF THE GROUND…
James Peters: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’ CONNECTS ONTO JAMIE!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE CATCHES THE FOOT! HE GETS BACK UP AND HE GRABS THE ANKLE OF DRAKE WHICH ALLOWS HIM TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET…
James Peters: ‘IN EXCELSIS’!
(0:10)
Rich Russillo: BICYCLE KNEE CONNECTS BUT THERE’S ONLY 10 SECONDS LEFT ON THE CLOCK! TIME IS RUNNING OUT AS DRAKE CRUMBLES DOWN, BUT AT THE SAME TIME IT’S JAMIE THAT MANAGES TO CATCH HIM BY THE WRIST…
James Peters: ‘HATHAWAY’S DREAMS’!
(0:05)
Rich Russillo: THE KNEE CONNECTS AND DRAKE IS COMPLETELY TAKEN OUT! JAMIE IS REACHING OUT! HE KNOWS THAT HE’S GOING TO BE CUTTING IT CLOSE RIGHT NOW BUT AS LONG AS HE GETS THERE IN TIME TO GO FOR THE PIN THEN HE HAS THIS MATCH WON!
(0:03)
OOONNNEEE!!!
(0:02)
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
(0:01)
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: DID HE MAKE IT OFF IN TIME?!
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Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen… due to neither competitor scoring a fall in the 30 minute time limit! This match is a DRAW!
(The crowd is in shock right now as Jamie O’Hara is slowly recuperating in absolute disbelief that he was too late.)
Persephone: YES! GOD IS GOOD! GOD IS GREAT! YESSIR!
(Drake King is seen, just barely conscious, as he looks at Jamie…)
Drake King: :mjlol2:
(Drake laughs hysterically at Jamie as it is taking everything within him not to lunge at him right now.)
Bella Braxton: But, I have just been informed that Captain Charisma has officially determined that this match…
Drake King: (Off-Mic) Wait…
Bella Braxton: WILL GO INTO A 10 MINUTE OVERTIME!
(The crowd roars in approval as Jamie slowly begins to smirk at this, Drake’s smile slowly beginning to fade realizing the predicament that he’s found himself in.)
Drake King: (Off-Mic) Hi.
(DING! DING! DING!)
(10:00)
Rich Russillo: JAMIE JUST LUNGED AT DRAKE AND HERE WE GO! THIS MATCH HAS RESTARTED AND NOW HE’S BEGINNING TO LAY BRUTAL PUNCHES INTO DRAKE! DRAKE IS DEFENSELESS RIGHT NOW AS HE’S DOING EVERYTHING TO TRY AND GET JAMIE OFF OF HIM! BY THE LOOKS OF THINGS IT SEEMS DRAKE WAS FINE WITH IT ENDING A DRAW AS LONG AS JAMIE DIDN’T WIN!
Persephone: FUCK ME TOO! GODDAMN YOU TO HELL CAPTAIN CHARISMA!
James Peters: DRAKE THOUGH! HE’S NOT GOING DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT! HE JUST TOOK THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND NOW HE’S RAKING IT AGAINST THE IDEA OF JAMIE! JAMIE STOPS HIS ATTACK AND IS FORCED TO RELENT FROM DRAKE AS HE STAGGERS BACK! BLINDED BY ALL OF THIS RIGHT NOW!
Rich Russillo: WAIT! DRAKE JUST GRABBED JAMIE BY THE WAIST AND RAMMED HIM RIGHT INTO THE ELECTRIFIED ROPES! BUT HE ISN’T LETTING GO EITHER! DRAKE HAS HIM BY THE THROAT AS HE’S PRESSING HIM HARD AGAINST THE ROPES! BOTH OF THEM GETTING ELECTROCUTED TO A CRISP RIGHT NOW THANKS TO IT! BUT THIS IS WHAT IT’S GOING TO TAKE FOR DRAKE TO GET AHEAD KNOWING THE PREDICAMENT HE’S BEEN PLACED IN!
James Peters: DRAKE CAN’T TAKE THE PAIN ANY LONGER AS HE FINALLY RELEASES! JAMIE CRUMBLING DOWN TO THE GROUND AS DRAKE STEPS BACK, AND HE SEES IT…
Rich Russillo: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’ CONNECTS! THE CURB STOMP ON JAMIE! DRAKE ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG! NO WAY THE MATCH ENDS LIKE THIS, NO WAY!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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James Peters: BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF IT, AND EVEN MORE SO ROLL DRAKE OVER! DRAKE’S SHOULDERS ARE ON THE MAT! JAMIE IS TRYING TO STEAL THIS AWAY FROM HIM!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO GO! DRAKE MANAGES TO KICK OUT BEFORE HE GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET-
James Peters: ‘IN EXCELSIS’!
Rich Russillo: JAMIE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE TO DROP DRAKE DOWN TO THE GROUND AND LOOK! HE’S NOT DONE! HE WANTS TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS IS THROUGH WITH FROM HERE! JAMIE IS CLIMBING UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, DRAKE HASN’T MOVED AN INCH AND JAMIE KNOWS HOW CLOSE HE IS TO FINISHING THIS! HE HAS HIS SIGHTS SET ON DRAKE…
James Peters: ‘WELCOME BACK O’ SLUMBERING ACE’!
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Rich Russillo: ‘GUILLOTINE’!
James Peters: DRAKE JUST GRABBED A HOLD OF THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND PULLED HIM FORWARD BEFORE HE CAUGHT JAMIE OUT OF THE AIR WITH THE SICK KICK! JAMIE IS DOWN! JAMIE IS DOWN! DRAKE ROLLS HIM OVER AND HE HOOKS THE LEG! GOING FOR THE PIN RIGHT HERE!
Persephone: IT’S OVER! IT’S OVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Persephone: DING! DING! DING!
Rich Russillo: NO! NO! JAMIE JUST SEIZED THE BOTTOM ROPE! IT’S NOT A ROPE BREAK, BUT IT JUST SENT A WAVE OF ELECTRICITY THROUGH THE BODY OF JAMIE AND STRAIGHT TO DRAKE! DRAKE SHOOTS OFF OF JAMIE IN PAIN AS JAMIE MANAGED TO SAVE HIMSELF BY SHEER LUCK!
Persephone: LOOK HOW FURIOUS DRAKE IS BY THIS! HE CAN’T BELIEVE THIS RIGHT NOW! THIS IS HILARIOUS HE LOOKS LIKE A GREMLIN!
(Drake is arguing with the referee, wondering how this is at all legal, meanwhile Jamie is seen slowly rolling himself under the electrified ropes and reaching his arm out while on the apron. He seems to be digging for something under the ring, meanwhile Drake is too busy throwing a fit to notice this at all happening.)
James Peters: Drake has Jamie by the arm as he drags him back into the ring, and it looks like he’s about to seal the deal with Jamie once and for all with what he has in mind here…
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE! JAMIE JUST DROVE A ROLL OF BARBED WIRE AGAINST THE KNEE OF DRAKE KING! DRAKE CRUMBLES DOWN TO THE GROUND, BUT THAT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE ANY KIND OF BARBED WIRE!
Persephone: We really just doing anything huh. Really? **Electrified barbed wire?**
James Peters: YES! JAMIE HAS ELECTRIFIED BARBED WIRE ALONG WITH SAFETY GLOVES AROUND HIS HANDS TO PREVENT IT FROM DAMAGING HIM! DRAKE IS HURT RIGHT NOW AS HE’S HOBBLING…
Rich Russillo: BEFORE JAMIE DRIVES THE ROLL OF ELECTRIFIED BARBED WIRE INTO HIS FACE AGAIN! AND LOOK AT DRAKE JUST WRITHING IN PAIN RIGHT NOW!
James Peters: BUT LOOK AT THE TIME TOO!
(1:00)
Rich Russillo: THERE IS A MINUTE LEFT IN THIS OVERTIME AND THERE’S NO GUARANTEES THAT THERE’S GOING TO END UP BEING A DO OVER EITHER IF THIS ALL GOES WRONG! JAMIE IS TAKING THE ELECTRIFIED BARBED WIRE AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S WRAPPING IT AROUND HIS KICKPADS! YOU CAN SEE THE PAIN ON JAMIE’S FACE RIGHT NOW AS A BARELY CONSCIOUS DRAKE IS GRABBING A HOLD OF THE BARBED WIRE LEASH AND GINGERLY PULLING JAMIE IN!
James Peters: BUT HE PULLS JAMIE IN RIGHT INTO AN ‘IN EXCELSIS’ WITH THE ELECTRIFIED BARBED WIRE RIGHT TO THE FACE OF DRAKE!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE SPINS AROUND AND JAMIE HAS BOTH OF HIS WRISTS AS HE PULLS HIM BACK, NO! HE’S NOT GOING TO DO THIS RIGHT?!
James Peters: HE IS! ‘APOTHOESIS’! HE’S TAKING HIS KNEE AND DRIVING IT REPEATEDLY INTO THE BACK OF DRAKE’S HEAD WITH THE ELECTRIFIED BARBED WIRE WRAPPED AROUND IT! DRAKE IS BARELY FIGHTING BUT THERE’S NOTHING THAT HE CAN DO! JAMIE IS TRYING TO GET THIS MATCH CALLED OFF BUT LOOK!
(0:10)
Rich Russillo: 10 SECONDS ARE LEFT ON THE CLOCK AND JAMIE ISN’T GOING TO HAVE MUCH TIME AFTER THIS IF HE DECIDES TO GIVE UP AND GO FOR THE PIN! BUT HE’S STILL GOING TO THE WELL! HE TAKES THE SOLE OF HIS FOOT AND HE DRIVES IT AGAINST THE BACK OF DRAKE’S HEAD! AND HE CONTINUES OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN! THE REFEREE IS CHECKING ON DRAKE! DRAKE IS BARELY RESPONSIVE!
(0:05)
Persephone: PLEASE LET THIS BE THE END!
(0:04)
James Peters: NO GOING BACK NOW! JAMIE CONTINUES TO STOMP DOWN REPEATEDLY AND IT’S UP TO THE REFEREE IF HE WANTS TO CALL THIS OFF!
(0:03)
(0:02)
Persephone: COME THE FUCK ON!
(0:01)
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Rich Russillo: WHAT HAPPENED?!
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(Jamie O’Hara: 2
Drake King: 1)
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Kashmir’ begins to play up as Jamie O’Hara collapses down to the ground in agony. Hurt and in pain, finally all the adrenaline has subsided and he’s left writhing on the floor momentarily. Meanwhile, Drake is completely out, officials quickly shutting off the electricity as they rush in and look to free them from their shock collars.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… JAMIE O’HARA!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Wow.
Persephone: Eh.
Rich Russillo: I can’t believe that it took this much. Both of them just did not want to quit at all, and it was clear heading into the overtime that there was only going to be one winner. And even though Drake came a hair away, in the end it was Jamie that finished the job with an exclamation point.
James Peters: Drake laid it all on the line just as we expected him to, but there was nothing that he could do to combat whatever Jamie O’Hara had up his sleeve.
Persephone: Luis would’ve beat Jamie… just like he did last time they faced.
James Peters: Uh…
Persephone: SHUT UP!
Rich Russillo: The night belongs to The Ace! What a major victory!
(Jamie finally begins to recover up to his feet, as the crowd roars for him while he gingerly raises his hand into the air. Drake has to be helped out of the ring as it appears he hasn’t even woke up yet, as it’s the last shot seen before Shock Value from there begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: I am being informed that the following contest is a Gauntlet Match!!!
Crowd: POAJFPOSAJP$AJFOPSAJOFPJASPO$JSA$
Persephone: What? No. This is not happening. Oh hell no!
Rich Russillo: Calm down this kind of match is very exciting.
Persephone: If by exciting you mean never ending then I agree.
James Peters: Well some fans might consider never ending a plus when they are that into the action!
Bella Braxton: The rules are simple. Two competitors will come out to start the match. As each competitor is eliminated another will make their way down to the ring. Once there is only one competitor left standing they will be declared the winner of the gauntlet!!!
Persephone: Please let there be only like three people in this thing…
(PA’ ROMPERLA by Bad Bunny and Don Omar hits to deafening boos from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first from Hidalgo, Mexico weighing in at 170 pounds he is LUIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSS DE LA ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
(Luis De La Rosa makes his way down to the ring as he steps inside and takes the microphone away from Bella Braxton telling her that he will handle things from here.)
Persephone: Wait Luis is in this? Nevermind I hope there are one hundred matches in this Gauntlet! This is exactly what Voltage should be every week. Just constant Luis match after Luis match after Luis match.
Rich Russillo: Damn that was a very fast shift in tone from her. Persephone is wilding tonight.
Persephone: That’s not all I plan to do tonight. I sure hope that Luis doesn’t use up too much of his energy in this Gauntlet.
James Peters: Alright I think we have heard enough. We definitely don’t need to get into the details. However, I am being informed that this Gauntlet Match was not originally scheduled. It is in fact a special attraction that was demanded by Luis himself and apparently even EAW management doesn’t know the specifics about it.
(Luis De La Rosa is shown standing in the ring with a microphone as he waits a long time for the crowd to stop booing him before he is finally able to speak.)
Persephone: SHUT DA HELL UP!
Rich Russillo: Yeah you tell em.
Luis De La Rosa: Escuchame pendejos! It is I the great Luis De La Rosa! Bow down before my greatness!
Crowd: YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!
Luis De La Rosa: I am the first entrant in this gauntlet match and I vow that I will run the whole gauntlet single handedly! That’s just how good I am and what I am about to do is more impressive than any lucha that you could even think to put me in at Pain for Pride. I am very fired up you see. I bring that fuego and you all are lucky to bask in my bonfire. Come gather around we are all one big happy family. This is going to be great. Join the festivities. Maybe I will even let you enter the Gauntlet. Some of you are saying some very nasty things about me right now and I don’t appreciate it. You should be very grateful you are not in my ring right now or I might do something about it. You all make me sick and I demand you show me some respect!
Persephone: SHOW HIM RESPECT!
James Peters: Somehow I don’t think the fans are interested in his demands. Maybe he’d have better luck if he asked nicely?
Rich Russillo: Somehow I doubt that.
Luis De La Rosa: Whatever. I will not be letting all you haters and fat gringos get me down. I am keeping it positive and I am keeping my fire burning strong. Because tonight I am going to show to all of you just how much of a threat that I am. I am not even going to wait much longer. I could go on and on and on about how great I am. And normally I would but tonight is different. Tonight is a night where I am not even going to say all that many palabras. I am going to let my lucha speak for me amigos. I am going to show you all just what kind of a lucha libre god you are dealing with out here. You are dealing with the Ace of EAW and after I style over all of my opponents tonight you all will recognize that I have accomplished something that no other so-called Ace could in the past. I don’t care who the champions are, we all know that none of them can lace my boots as you will soon see. I am going to let my actions do all the talking tonight and you should all take notes. If any of you fat losers in the audience ever wanted to be a wrestler this is your chance to watch me and maybe you will learn something. So let’s bring out the first competitor for me to take down.
Persephone: Oh I can’t wait for this! This is going to be a seven star classic!
Rich Russillo: Somehow I feel that this is just going to be a complete embarrassment to the sport of pro wrestling.
Persephone: Well you would know all about that.
(Won’t Back Down”, by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers hits as the crowd erupts into loud cheers.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing as the second competitor in the Gauntlet match… MICHAELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL SCOTTTTTTTT CONNNNNNNNORRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: We are starting things off big here with the Lt. Colonel! This should be an interesting matchup we all know the history between these two! They do not get along whatsoever!
James Peters: I am starting to doubt Luis’ chances of running the Gauntlet much more now.
Persephone: Never doubt on Luis por favor.
Rich Russillo: Well when you are up against the Lt. Colonel Major you know you have to be at the top of your gam-
James Peters: Wait what the hell?
(The crowd begins to boo loudly instead as a midget wearing a United States army uniform makes his way down to the ring. He is carrying a tiny United States flag and runs around the ring with it before making a number of mocking salute gestures towards the flag as he enters the ring. Luis is shown pointing and laughing in the ring as “Michael Scott Connor” enters it.)
Persephone: Wow! Michael Scott Connor is really looking to be in great shape tonight! This should be a big challenge for Luis!
Rich Russillo: Oh come on now. This is just offensive.
Persephone: Calm down Rich. You seem to have a very short temper much like the Lt. Colonel. :mjgrin:
James Peters: Well whoever this is is now entering the ring…
Persephone: RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO THE SKULL FROM LUIS DE LA ROSA!!! Luis picking Michael Scott Connor up… and he connects with the Choque De Esquina!!! Luis lawn darts Connor right into the turnbuckle! What strength! What an impressive display here tonight from Luis!!! Luis with the cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: Uhh Michael Scott Connor I guess has been eliminated?
Persephone: Come on Bella actually try to earn your paycheck for once.
Rich Russillo: Why the hell is there even a referee in the ring? This is not an official sanctioned EAW matchup. Luis must have paid him off or some shit.
Persephone: Now you are accusing Luis of bribery? Do you think that he looks like a criminal Rich? :mjpls:
Rich Russillo: Well considering what he just did I think that this whole thing is criminal. It’s a damn shame is what it is!
Persephone: I think that you just don’t like real wrestling when you see it. You only like the boring stuff. You should try to branch out a lil more buddy.
(Luis De La Rosa is booed loudly by the crowd as he grabs the tiny American flag and runs around the ring celebrating with it and doing mocking salutes to the United States flag.)
James Peters: Luis can’t be serious. What are we watching right now?
(Luis De La Rosa takes a microphone.)
Luis De La Rosa: I did it and proved that I am the face of America. Pero I am only getting started cabrones! Bring out the next victim!
(“Faneto” by Chief Keef hits to cheers from the crowd but it quickly turns into boos as a midget SOSA Henderson makes his way down to the ring.)
Persephone: Lets go! HOLLYWOOD SOSA IS HERE! The King of Philly! Luis is taking on former World Champions! He is showing why he is above them all and is the Real World Champion!
Rich Russillo: Come on now. This guy doesn’t even look like he will be tall enough to get into the ring. He’s going to need some help. But honestly he shouldn’t even be in there.
Persephone: Look Jake Smith winning the Grand Rampage and main eventing Pain for Pride has really opened the door for all of his people. We don’t discriminate here in EAW based on looks. Anyone is welcome! And Luis will take on any and all comers because he is a fighting champion!
(“SOSA Henderson” climbs into the ring and as soon as he does Luis De La Rosa grabs him and drops him down right on his head with a Piledriver.)
Persephone: What a maneuver! Luis just broke that idiot’s neck! That’s what you get for stepping to mi amor here on Voltage! This is real wrestling!!!
Rich Russillo: Come on now… How much did he pay these guys to take these seriously career threatening maneuvers? A piledriver? I hope the broken neck was worth the paycheck buddy.
Persephone: LUIS OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH THE DESTRIPADA!!!! LUIS TO THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: SOSA Henderson… iight we really doing this? Has been eliminated!
Persephone: I hate her so much. Why is she still employed? She doesn’t even try to sound excited and this is why people are leaving and the ratings are declining.
Rich Russillo: Are you sure it isn’t because of sham matches like this? I don’t even think these little people are even wrestlers. They are just some random dudes Luis pulled off the street.
Persephone: SOSA Henderson is a legend in EAW? Show some respect Rich. He might look like a homeless bum to you but that is just you being a judgmental asshole as usual.
Rich Russillo: How many more of these are we going to do? This is getting repetitive.
Persephone: Now you know how I feel with every single other match I have to suffer through every single week out here. I am enjoying this and you should just shut up and do your job. I mean that’s what you would be telling me to do right? Let me enjoy this.
(Luis De La Rosa has the microphone again.)
Luis De La Rosa: Wow that one almost made me work up a sweat! Fue una gran lucha! But don’t worry I still have a lot left in the tank! Keep em coming! I am going to run this Gauntlet and you all will have plenty of time to witness and experience my greatness!!!
(‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and The Waves hits to boos from the crowd.)
Rich Russillo: Iight we get it Luis. You are bringing out all of your opponents in the 24/7 Battle Royal at Pain for Pride. We get the point. You can stop this now.
Persephone: Never stop Luis! Don’t stop papi!
James Peters: We might have to edit that out of the broadcast. Wait we’re live? We apologize to the parents and small children watching for her behavior. But you kind of deserve it at this point considering her and Gavin have been commentators for like 10 years now.
Rich Russillo: Yeah they knew what they were getting into. I am not sure if this fake ass Ronan Malosi knows what he is signing up for. He is coming out smiling wearing a fedora and suit as he enters the ring clearly not ready for action.
Persephone: You mean he wasn’t watching this Gauntlet Match already backstage? Should have done his homework! Luis is not the type of competitor where you can just coast and half ass it and expect to win!
(As soon as “Ronan Malosi” enters the ring Luis De La Rosa jumps him and takes him down ripping off his fedora and suit as he locks him into a deadly submission hold.)
Persephone: THE CARTEL EXECUTION #2!!! LUIS HAS IT APPLIED!!!
Rich Russillo: Come on this is just embarrassing at this point. Someone stop this!
Persephone: RONAN IS TAPPING! OAJPFJSAOPFJSAOPFJAOPSFJ SOA RONAN TAPPING OUT JUST LIKE HE ALWAYS DOES! pOAPJOPFJASOPFJPSAOFJSOPFSA LUIS THE GOAT!!!
James Peters: I have never experienced this level of glazing in my life.
Bella Braxton: Luis wins again I guess.
Persephone: SHUT UP BELLA! LET LUIS ENJOY HIS MOMENT!!!
(Luis De La Rosa kicks “Ronan Malosi” out of the ring. As soon as “Ronan” is out, ‘Ready Aim Fire’ by Blue Stahli hits and Mattias Burke runs down to the ring trying to jump Luis from behind.)
Persephone: A sneak attack? Mattias you are a piece of s-
Rich Russillo: But Luis De La Rosa connects with a low blow! Luis takes down “Mattias” and I guess this must be No DQ because the referee that Luis clearly paid off to participate in this joke isn’t even calling for the bell. Luis is stomping a mudhole into “Mattias”! Luis superkicks “Mattias” in the face and then from behind. Double Superkick!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: The best part about Luis is that he always wins his matches quickly. Unlike everyone else where it turns into a 20 plus minute slog that we all have to torture ourselves to watch.
(‘My Way” by Limp Bizkit hits as “Ryan Wilson” runs down to the ring. However, he did not come alone.)
Persephone: Oh come on now? This is unfair! Ryan Wilson and Ronan Malosi are now teaming up to go after Luis! Just because they are best friends forever connected due to their legendary feud doesn’t mean they can use unfair tactics like this!
Rich Russillo: What? These two hate each other and haven’t had anything to do with each other for years. Is this really what Luis wants to do instead of actually training and preparing for his Pain for Pride match in the 24/7 Battle Royale?
Persephone: I don’t even know if there will be a 24/7 Battle Royale this year because Luis seems to be taking out all of the competition early tonight!
(As “Ryan Wilson” and “Ronan Malosi” enter the ring together Luis grabs them by the skulls and bashes their heads together knocking both of them out. Luis then places one boot on both of their chests as he flexes for the booing crowd.)
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: A DOUBLE PINFALL!!! LUIS ALREADY ELIMINATED RONAN HE DIDN’T EVEN NEED TO ELIMINATE HIM AGAIN! BUT HE DID THE EXTRA! HE IS PUTTING IN THE WORK! THIS IS WHY HE IS ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED!
(TOP (“Tower of God” OP English Version) by Stray Kids hits!!!)
Rich Russillo: Are you seriously telling me this is still going on? How many contestants are there in the 24/7 Battle Royal. We actually do have a show tonight even if it is just a preview show for Pain for Pride.
(“AJ Redding” enters the ring as Luis De La Rosa rolls out of the ring and flips up the apron. He pulls a beach ball out from underneath and hurls it at “AJ”.)
(BOOM!)
James Peters: OH SHIT AN EXPLODING BEACH BALL! JUST LIKE LAST WEEK! LUIS JUST BLEW WHOEVER THIS MAN WAS THE HELL UP!!! HE’S A BLOODY MESS!
(Luis nonchalantly enters the ring and covers AJ Redding.)
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: Was that the last one? Screw it… We don’t have time for any more. There’s another segment coming up. Actually we are already delayed… Here is your winner of whatever the hell this was… Luis De La Rosa!!!…
Persephone: YES HE DID IT! THIS IS THE GREATEST MOMENT OF LUIS’ CAREER! THE BEST MATCH I’VE EVER SEEN ON VOLTAGE! HE DID IT! HE RAN THE GAUNTLET! HE BEAT EVERY SINGLE COMPETITOR IN THE 24/7 BATTLE ROYALE! THERE ARE NO OTHERS IN THE MATCH! LUIS BEAT THEM ALL!
(PA’ ROMPERLA by Bad Bunny and Don Omar hits as the crowd boos and Luis De La Rosa has his arm raised in victory by the “referee”. Luis then takes a microphone.)
Luis De La Rosa: Did you see that mi gente? I won! This is exactly why at Pain for Pride I will win the 24/7 Battle Royal as well! I am simply unstoppable. I beat like 20 guys in a row tonight! Because I can go all night! Toda la noche! Lets gooooo! I’m gonna get that 24/7 contract in!!! Hit the pyro explosions!!!
(Luis De La Rosa continues to celebrate but is annoyed that EAW does not seem to have any pyro explosions set up for him after this win.)
Persephone: Wow I think I just witnessed one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. I can’t even… WAIT LUIS LOOK OUT!!!
James Peters: AJ REDDING JUST DROPPED LUIS DE LA ROSA WITH A CLOTHESLINE! AJ IS ALL OVER LUIS NOW, AND I THINK HE’S HAD ENOUGH!
Rich Russillo: That’s not an imposter either! That’s the real AJ Redding! And he’s beating the shit out of Luis!
James Peters: Luis pushes AJ off of him, AND NOW LUIS CONNECTS WITH A RIGHT HAND! BOTH MEN ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH NOW-
Rich Russillo: Wait look out! More competitors are coming down to ringside!!!
James Peters: AKARI KIYOKO IS HERE, AND HE JUST DROPKICKED AJ INTO LUIS! AJ pushes himself back up as Akari returns to his feet, AND AJ SWINGS AT AKARI, BUT AKARI DUCKS UNDER IT! THESE TWO ARE GOING AT IT NOW!
Rich Russillo: YEAH, AND LOOK WHO’S HERE TO DEAL WITH LUIS! THE REAL MICHAEL S. CONNOR IS HERE, AND HE’S GOING AFTER LUIS!
James Peters: THESE FOUR ELITISTS ARE ALL GOING BACK AND FORTH AHEAD OF THE 24/7 BATTLE ROYALE!
Persephone: No! You’re ruining Luis’ night! Stop this!!!
(Michael S. Connor is shown Clotheslining Luis De La Rosa over the top rope. Akari Kiyoko is shown hitting a Dropkick on AJ Redding sending him flying over the top rope as well. The fans are extremely loud, cheering for the huge brawl. Michael & Akari turn around as they stare each other down, both focused ahead of Pain for Pride.)
Rich Russillo: Akari Kiyoko and Michael Scott Connor are the last men standing! And they turn their heads slightly and see the Pain for Pride logo hanging from the rafters! That is what it is all about!
James Peters: Could it be one of these two men who come out of Pain for Pride with the 24/7 contract???!?!? I have no idea how this match is going to go but there will be one superstar who becomes a made man at Pain for Pride!!!
(The camera cuts to a video package exploring the long and historic lineage and history of the 24/7 Battle Royale, one of EAW’s greatest traditions.)
(The scene cuts to the backstage area, as Sofia Clarke can be seen sitting on her seat with a small smile on her face and her legs crossed.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, I am joined today by one of the several elitists who will be participating in the Cash in The Vault Ladder match that will be taking place on Pain for Pride. The Oklahoma Storm himself, the former and longest-reigning National Elite Champion in EAW, Donovan Duke.
(The camera pans over as Donovan Duke can be seen sitting across from Sofia as he nods to her with a small grin on his face, comfortable enough as he’s sitting upright on his chair.)
Donovan Duke: Thank you for having me, Sofia. Quite the introduction as well.
Sofia Clarke: It is important to make mention of what you’ve accomplished, as you will be stepping into this Pain for Pride’s Cash in The Vault with an immeasurably immense opportunity in your hands. A contract within your reach at that, the journey leading up to this point has been one to reflect on, hasn’t it?
Donovan Duke: Quite the understatement, honestly. The journey has been a huge roller coaster for me, arguably the biggest one that I’ve had to experience so far. It seems the bar is always being raised higher and higher, ‘cause I have tried to continue all of my work as I do while moving past the boundaries that are usually set before me. This match means everything to me, victory here means the utmost validation of the hardships that I have endured throughout the season. Victory here means breaking through that ceiling and allowing my potential to soar toward a much higher stratosphere of success. I could never forget the last Pain for Pride when I was in a spot similar to where I am now. Cash in The Vault isn’t something that I’m unfamiliar with; I was situated within those waters in Nashville, looking to make my mark. Of course, we all know how that turned out for me, and I’ve been working tirelessly ever since, before, and beyond that point as well.
Donovan Duke: Now I’ve got another chance, another opportunity. This is for everything that has led me here, from the day that this season dawned upon us for a new day to the final moments of what has been a strife-filled twelve months. I did get the chance to compete for the EAW World Championship, but that didn’t come as the sole #1 Contender. There were two other contenders, including the World Champion himself. I’m never going to sit here and say what I feel owed and what I don’t, ‘cause I understand just as well as most people that your time just isn’t going to come about exactly when you want it to. I’m always going to continue working hard and ensure that I’m adapting to every environment this business is placing me in. Although, as I continue to go about my journey and have experienced all of these chances of achieving that all-too-important next step of my career, I can’t help but keep asking the same question. When is it my time? And then the next questions proceed to keep themselves wrapped up in my head with every defeat that I have to take. Will it be next time? Was I meant to obtain the brass ring before? These are the same questions that I never had the answers to, but I know this upcoming Pain for Pride is my biggest shot at being given those answers.
Sofia Clarke: I can understand how this Cash in The Vault holds such strong significance for you, as you are stepping into a match that can truly shape the perception of your season to come…
Donovan Duke: Isn’t that the truth? Yet, I can only firmly believe it ‘till I’ve got the contract in my very hands.
(Donovan could only chuckle briefly, placing a hand over his chin as he pondered the thought for a moment. After the road he has ventured on throughout this season, he took the time to think about what he would say next as he glanced at Sofia.)
Donovan Duke: My reign as National Elite Champion has always meant the world to me, and I will forever hold that reign in such high regard because I was working tirelessly to make sure that I represented exactly what being a champion meant. Those are 363 days of my life that I will cherish. I did all that I ever could to bring that championship to such a great standard as a competitor and marquee representative of this company. As much as I will always remember what I did before, I don’t think I’m overstepping when I say that I am yearning to prove myself further. Anytime that I’m expected to be the hardest worker in the room, I’m gonna make sure my reach expands beyond all of that in every place that’s got Donovan Duke. My work ethic will always triumph above all else. I am firm in working the hardest that I possibly can and ensuring through every single manner of this business who I am. I’ve never been one to forget where I come from or how I attribute my success to all of the work that I did in the past. If I hadn’t gone through all of these trials and tribulations, who knows how far I would’ve gone in this dance? None of us truly do, but what I do know is that I’m still here after all of this time. I’m never gonna come close to being done, even when there are several people out there who believe that I will never be a World Champion in my career. Naysayers will be just that, but what will remain undeniable is the heart that I’ve got for this whole industry. No one will ever take that away from me, nobody has before, and the five other elitists who I have to fight through to bring myself up in these clouds won’t be able to do that either.
Sofia Clarke: Those setbacks have surely stood out to you, as you have only continued to put in all of the effort to take that next step you have been looking for. The atmosphere of this match must feel all the more different in comparison to last year.
Donovan Duke: I am certain that I could never remove what I’ve done for the past year and go into this second Cash in The Vault as the same man, let alone the same competitor and the same elitist. My growth was necessary, and it’ll always be necessary for any elitist who is looking to make themselves the name that they seek to become. I’m truly no different, but at the same time, I’ve been looking for any opportunity that I can get to take myself into the limelight through my hard work. One word that you mentioned always rings true in my head: setbacks. They’re everything that can either build you up and make you someone greater than who you were yesterday or break you down and keep you from elevating to see tomorrow as a better competitor. I went through this entire season focused on becoming World Champion, and that may not be a possibility by the time this season concludes—but that’s fine. I can accept that with an iron heart that can’t be pierced, no matter how hard these same setbacks look to shatter it into a million pieces. Even if they could, I’d find a way to repair every single piece and go right back into the fray so I could fulfill my goals. I can recall Bloodsport as much as I’d like, but then there are the matches that followed where I would need to get past further challenges on the way to this moment. We all know how Shock Value went, I was dead set on walking out of that hellscape with victory, punching that ticket toward Grand Rampage, and making myself the #1 Contender for the EAW World Championship. Rex gave me that chance to fight for myself when I was trapped on the railing, unable to reach for that contract when I was handcuffed with no hope. Even then, I didn’t give in to losing all of that willpower. I never have, and I don’t plan on ever doing it. I know that I’ve got what it takes…
(Donovan exhales outward, nodding to himself as he crosses his arms.)
Donovan Duke: Everything that it takes to be that World Champion. I won’t let anyone down who has followed my journey and continues to believe in me. With every passing month, I’m only getting even hungrier for the chance to contend for World Championship gold. Now? Winning Cash in The Vault would mean far more than just contention, it would mean becoming a lingering problem for every World Champion. With that much power right in the palm of my hands, held within my grasp, I can achieve my goal at any given moment of competition here in EAW. It’s only a matter of time until I have finally reached this stage of my career, where all of the hands that I’m dealt are played in my favor. This is it. Everything I could’ve shot for with picture-perfect precision. Everyone who is taking part in the match this year is a special talent in their own right, no one would ever doubt their respective potential by any means. I couldn’t, they’ve got their places in this match for a reason. Bea is coming off of her Specialists Championship reign, and as much as I don’t see eye to eye with her, I have to say that she’s got eyes placed on her. ARIA’s looking to make a name for herself in her way, and she hasn’t had the greatest season of bright spots herself. MITSU has his own opportunity to obtain an accolade of exceptional note. Shinzo has been situating himself in a formidable lane as a mainstay elitist. Candice is looking to finally become a champion in EAW, and winning at Pain for Pride brings her one step closer to that. All of these elitists are also people with their own goals they’re looking to make good on, but they will all have to understand that I just want this opportunity more. All of our paths are going to interact as we go down this one-way trip to chaos, a familiar avenue that I have been closely tied to before. I know what I’m marching directly into, but my previous losses have allowed me to flourish and recognize where it went wrong.
Donovan Duke: To learn from my mistakes is to grow, and to grow is to prosper. I’ll make sure this next season of my career is a prosperous one because I don’t have any reason in the world not to continue becoming an even better performer than I was the previous season. Pain for Pride, it’s time to make sure everybody understands exactly who I am and why I need this match to go my way. I promise that I will win the Cash in The Vault ladder match. There is no better time for me to win and achieve my surefire guarantee of becoming a World Champion than now. The clock is ticking, and I’ve been looking at every single second tick down as I wait for this match to arrive. I will be there to set it all up well enough and make sure this season ends up going as well as I know that it can—with Donovan Duke as World Champion.
Sofia Clarke: Thank you for your time, Donovan. Best of luck at Pain for Pride.
Donovan Duke: Thank you, gonna assure you with every fiber of my being that this one goes right…
(Donovan nods to Sofia with a focused expression, breathing in deeply as the scene soon fades out.)
[SCREENBAR – Shock Value 2024.]
(The camera fades in to Bella Braxton in the middle of the ring holding a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is an Electric Eel Death Match!!! And it is for the EAW Specialists Championship!!!!
(The camera fades in to the ring where officials are shown getting the ring prepared for the Electric Eel Death Match. The middle of the ring is shown with a large square shaped hole into which an aquarium has been lowered from the top of the arena as it slowly descends down amidst flashing strobe lights for extra spectacle.)
Rich Russillo: There are dozens of electric eels swarming around in that tank. Very dangerous indeed.
James Peters: That is right and one of these competitors is going to get shocked by them no doubt. It is going to be very painful.
Persephone: Did you know that electric eels can deliver shocks at up to 860 volts and studying them is what allowed us to invent the first electric battery?
James Peters: …
Rich Russillo: …
Persephone: What? I literally have Wikipedia open on my phone. I’m not fucking Jake Mercer.
Bella Braxton: The rules of this match are as follows. This match is anything goes and is contested under deathmatch rules!!! The only way to win this match is when one opponent has been thrown into the pool of electric eels with only one left standing!!!
(“Bewitched” by Frank Sinatra hits to loud boos.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first she is the EAW Specialists Champion!!! Being accompanied to the ring by Cornelius and hailing from Boston, Massachusetts she is “The ETERNAL” BEAAAAAAAAAA VALENTINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
(Bea Valentine is shown making her way down to the ring looking in a very bad mood. Cornelius is shown trying to urge her to wear an extravagant ring entrance gown he has prepared for her but she is not interested as she beelines directly towards the ring. Notably absent from the champion is the championship itself.)
Rich Russillo: Well Bea Valentine is clearly not pleased with making her entrance tonight as champion. But she is not in possession of the championship belt and it looks like Valerie Hellstorm is not even going to allow the real champion to enter second per tradition.
James Peters: People definitely hate this woman’s guts but she has a point to feel disrespected at this point. You can imagine that she will be doing anything in her power to get Gloria back here tonight.
(Bea Valentine is shown stepping into the ring as she looks into the tank of eels. She plugs her nose and backs away from the tank as if disgusted by the creatures and their fishy smell.)
Bella Braxton: And the challenger…
(“Good 4 u” by Olivia Rodrigo hits!!!)
Bella Braxton: From Las Vegas, Nevada she is “The Girl Boss” VALERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIE HELLLLLLLLLLLLSTORMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!
(Valerie Hellstorm makes her way out to the stage as she slowly makes her way down to the ring. She is shown holding up the EAW Specialists Championship to the sky as she runs back and forth to both sides of the ramp before making her way down to the ring. As she celebrates with the title Bea Valentine is shown being restrained by Cornelius in the ring as she tries to charge her on the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm representing La Familia receives another EAW Specialists Championship opportunity here tonight. Surprisingly she is coming out here all alone. Usually with La Familia we see them work together but it looks like Valerie intends to win alone here tonight!
James Peters: Well she is not alone at all. She has Gloria with her! And Bea Valentine is not happy about that whatsoever!
Persephone: She might not be alone… but I feel so alone… Why did Luis not come out with her??? !!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine and Valerie Hellstorm are now pacing around the pool in the middle of the ring which is swarming with electric eels. Our hired staff has made sure to provide plenty of caves and rocks for the eels to hide in for their comfort which is why you might not see them. But we can assure you they are in there and happy and safe per recommendations from PETA.
Persephone: PETA needs to protect me from this match because I am an animal in distress also.
James Peters: Bea Valentine and Valerie Hellstorm lock up! They are fighting for position as they nearly stumble sideways into the electric eel pool! But they manage to fight away from it which is good because the match would be ridiculously short if it already ended. I’m sure that Persephone wouldn’t mind that. What happens if they both fall into the electric eel pool? Would the match end early then?
Rich Russillo: Well I guess it would be a draw then. The rules are that the match ends when one of the competitors is thrown into the pool with only one left standing. So I guess in that case… we would see who the first to get out would be? Valerie Hellstorm is using her strength to shove Bea Valentine back up into the corner but the Specialists Champion fights back with repeated forearms to the face trying to knock Valerie back into the ring towards the eel pool. Valerie nearly falls in–
James Peters: But she fights back charging in at Bea Valentine! But Bea dodges and tosses Valerie Hellstorm up over the top rope sending her to the outside! Bea rolls to the outside and grabs the EAW Specialists Championship! Bea has reclaimed Gloria from Valerie at long last! Bea runs in at Valerie… and takes her head off with the Specialists Championship!
Persephone: Yes! She’s bleeding! Hit her again!
Rich Russillo: Wait what the hell is this?
(Cornelius is shown coming down the ramp with a group of servants carrying something big.)
James Peters: What do they have there? Is that a pane of glass?
(Cornelius is shown dragging a pane of glass into the ring directed by Bea Valentine as she yells at him to set it up.)
Rich Russillo: Wait I think I know what she is going for here…
(Cornelius and Bea’s servants drag the glass pane over the pool of eels in the middle of the ring covering it.)
Bea Valentine: (off-mic) !
James Peters: Interesting strategy here by Bea Valentine. She has covered the electric eel pool in the ring with glass which will definitely make it much harder for a competitor to accidentally or intentionally be thrown into it. But you have to wonder how hard that glass is. Will it break if a competitor is thrown on it? Somehow I suspect we will find out.
Persephone: This will make it harder to end the match? WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK BEA?!?
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine now rolling the bloody Valerie Hellstorm back into the ring as Cornelius and the servants clear out. Bea picks up Valerie and connects with a Scoop Slam on the glass pane in the middle of the ring! But the glass doesn’t crack or break! That must be pretty tough glass! Which means Valerie’s back has to be in complete hell right now from that slam! God damn!
(The electric eels are shown scurrying into their hiding places in fear of the loud noise smashing against the glass covering them. A PETA representative seated at ringside is shown looking on sternly and writing a note in their notebook.)
James Peters: Bea Valentine picks Valerie Hellstorm back up as blood continues to stream down Valerie’s face-
Rich Russillo: But Valerie Hellstorm spits blood into the eyes of Bea Valentine! Valerie now fighting back and lighting up Bea with repeated strikes to the face! Valerie has been unleashed! Valerie rakes the eyes of Bea and tosses her into the corner! Valerie goes shoulder first through the pole and crashes her shoulder up against the LED turnbuckle before tumbling to the outside. Valerie now stalking after Bea as she orders the timekeeper to move and grabs a chair! Valerie now driving the chair down hard into the back of Bea! Bea screams out in pain as she tries to crawl away from Valerie but Valerie drives the chair down into Bea’s back.
Bea Valentine: (off-mic) CORNELIUS! HELP!
(Cornelius is shown rushing in and hands Bea Valentine a lighttube as he stands in between her and Valerie Hellstorm with the chair.)
James Peters: Cornelius throwing himself into harms way! I’m not sure this strategy is going to work however!
(Valerie Hellstorm shrugs as she swings the chair at Cornelius!!!-)
Rich Russillo: But Bea Valentine shoves Cornelius out of the way and Valerie Hellstorm swings the chair wildly dropping it in the attempt! Bea Valentine uses the lighttube that Cornelius handed her and breaks it over the head of Valerie! Valerie drops to the ground her head covered in shattered glass!
Persephone: Where did Cornelius get all these glass weapons from? Does he have a huge stash somewhere in the arena?
James Peters: Bea Valentine lifts up Valerie Hellstorm and drapes her up over her shoulders before spinning around. Bea spinning around like crazy eventually depositing Valerie down on the ground. But Valerie is too dizzy and tips over falling backwards! Valerie collapses from the dizziness as Bea runs across the ring and runs towards Valerie with a Running Punt Kick! But Valerie manages to move out of the way! Valerie is back up and charges at Bea with a Clothesline… but Bea ducks under it and lifts Valerie up… Bea with a Death Valley Driver across the ring! Valerie crashes down back first onto the thick glass covering the electric eel pit!
Persephone: Do you think that the electric eels with suffocate with that glass covering?
Rich Russillo: I think they will be iight… That had to hurt Valerie’s back. It looks like the force of that maneuver might have done some damage to that glass covering. I guess it is not completely indestructible after all… Valerie Hellstorm slowly back up now onto her knees as Bea Valentine measures her with a hard right hand to the bloody face. Bea punches Valerie down as she rolls out of the ring to get out of the way. But Bea is in pursuit! Bea rolls out of the ring… but Valerie reaches under the ring and grabs a Kendo Stick! She bashes the stick into the face of Bea who falls back into the ring shrieking!
James Peters: Oh god look at Bea Valentine’s face! That is absolutely disgusting! There are wooden shards from that kendo stick that splintered off into her face! Bea is ripping them out of the face but some of the wood is lodged under her skin and she can’t get it out! Bea can’t focus on that long however as Valerie hits her again with the kendo stick knocking her down to the floor!
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm now tossing Bea Valentine back into the ring as Bea slowly gets back up to her feet. Bea throws the wooden splinters she pulled out of her face at Valerie’s face! The wooden pieces get stuck in Valerie’s hair but do little damage beside that! But I think the point was made because Valerie is pissed the hell off! Valerie hammers in at the face of Bea with repeated forearm strikes! But Bea bounces off the ropes and comes back firing at Valerie with forearm strikes of her own! They are battling back now in the middle of the ring trading blows! VALERIE! BEA! VALERIE! BEA! VALERIE! BEA! BEA! BEA!
James Peters: Bea Valentine looks like she is coming out on top of this as she runs off the ropes… but collides into a Forearm from Valerie Hellstorm! Valerie now off the ropes and rushes Bea with a Running Big Boot to the face! Bea falls over collapsing on top of the glass covering over the electric eel pool.
(Bea Valentine looks down through the glass to see an electric eel looking at her from below.)
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(Bea Valentine screams in terror as she falls backwards into the corner covering her eyes and shaking. Cornelius is shown rushing over to comfort her.)
Persephone: She should forfeit this match she’s obviously not cut out for it. To be honest I’m not sure I’m cut out for it either considering how long it has been so far.
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm is not going to be giving Bea Valentine any room to breathe! She shoves Cornelius out of the way and tosses him up and over the top rope! Cornelius sent flying to the outside and crashes and burns! Valerie pulls Bea back up and bashes her head across the top turnbuckle padding! Valerie bleeding so much this early in the match doesn’t bode well for her longevity here but she seems to be doing just fine somehow! Valerie with repeated forearm strikes to the head of Bea in the corner knocking her down and then stomping her out repeatedly! Valerie backs up and charges in with a Running Stomp! But Bea back up and catches Valerie with a Side Elbow! Bea off the ropes now as Valerie staggers up against the ropes! Bea runs in to Clothesline Valerie over the ropes to the outside-
James Peters: No! Valerie Hellstorm catches Bea Valentine and sends her flying over the top to the outside with a Back Body Toss! Bea goes flying many feet up in the air over the top rope and crashing down on the outside!!!
(Cornelius is shown running in to try to catch her!!!!)
Rich Russillo: But he fails to catch her!
(Bea Valentine is shown flipping over the top rope and landing on her spine on the outside mat.)
James Peters: Damn that had to hurt! Bea Valentine could be paralyzed from the impact of that fall! We might need someone out here to check on her!
(The referee is shown checking on Bea Valentine to make sure she is okay. Valerie Hellstorm is shown picking up the Specialists Championship and celebrating in the ring as if she won the match.)
Persephone: DING! DING! DING! AND NEWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!! Why isn’t the music playing???
Rich Russillo: Because Bea Valentine is telling the referee that she can continue the match! She will not be giving up Gloria so easily! Valerie Hellstorm now rolling to the outside of the ring going after Bea as she lifts her up and drops her back first into the LED barricade at ringside.
(An animation of a long eel is shown swimming around ringside across the LED barricades.)
James Peters: Valerie Hellstorm now stomping Bea Valentine’s face into the ground. She picks Bea up and slings her up and over her shoulders before dropping her with an F5 to the ground! Valerie is rolling and we just might be seeing a new Specialists Champion here tonight! Valerie picks Bea up and locks her into a headlock position as she smashes her head into the ring apron. Valerie throws Bea back into the ring before looking underneath the ring… Valerie pulls out a pizza cutter!!! Come on now!!!
(Valerie Hellstorm is shown laughing as she slides into the ring with the pizza cutter moving it around in midair in a slicing motion.)
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm grabs Bea Valentine and locks her into a Sleeper Hold position on the mat! Valerie now with the pizza cutter as she brings it up to Bea’s forehead and begins slicing back and forth!!!
James Peters: Oh god I can’t watch this-
(Bea Valentine begins to bleed down her face from the slicing of the pizza cutter–)
Persephone: Good the match is finally getting a little entertaining but there is still a long way to go to impress me.
Rich Russillo: Wait look out!!!-
James Peters: Cornelius just jumped into the ring and hit a Superkick to the back of Valerie Hellstorm’s head! Cornelius grabs the pizza cutter and throws it out of the ring saving Bea Valentine from this sadistic torture!
(The crowd is shown booing in outrage as they had been enjoying the carnage that they were witnessing in the ring.)
Rich Russillo: The fans clearly not happy with this interference and it has been extremely blatant from Cornelius here tonight. This is basically a two on one Handicap Match for Valerie Hellstorm at this point!
James Peters: Wait someone is coming down the ramp.
Persephone: OMG OMG OMG <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 POJAOPFJOASPJFPOSJAOFPASJFPSAJFSA <3 <3 <3
Rich Russillo: It’s Luis! Luis De La Rosa is making his way down to the ring! Wait Persephone where are you going?!?!?
(Persephone is shown bursting out of her seat as she runs towards the entrance ramp with her arms outstretched looking to embrace Luis De La Rosa as he comes down the ramp.)
Persephone: (off-mic) You came to save me from this terrible match! Mi amor!!! <3
(However, Luis De La Rosa just continues to run down the ramp ignoring Persephone as he slides into the ring to confront Cornelius instead.)
Persephone: (off-mic) !!!
James Peters: Luis De La Rosa is now in the ring and he is yelling at Cornelius telling him that he needs to leave the ring and leave Valerie Hellstorm alone! Luis is laying down the law on behalf of La Familia and Cornelius would probably be wise to obey… Things could get very bad for him if the rest of La Familia decides to get involved in this match.
Persephone: (off-mic) Wait I understand. You want me to follow you into the ring mi amor? Of course. I am needed to help you!
(Persephone is shown slowly climbing up to the apron but looking on very cautiously especially at the pool of electric eels in the middle of the ring she definitely doesn’t want to get very close to.)
Luis De La Rosa: (off-mic) Move out the way viejo. I don’t want to hurt the elderly. :russlol:
Rich Russillo: But Cornelius is not backing down! He is stepping to Luis De La Rosa!!!
Cornelius: (off-mic) Oh is that so? You think you can harm me young man? I would like to see it.
James Peters: I’m not so sure this is a good idea for Cornelius to be putting himself in harm’s way like this… He might be regretting this.
Luis De La Rosa: (off-mic) Imma beat yo ass dumb ass oldhead. Pinche pendejo you are gonna get these hands!!!
Rich Russillo: Luis De La Rosa is charging in at Cornelius as he looks to take his head off!!!-
(Cornelius is shown grabbing the arm of Luis De La Rosa as his hand swiftly moves to the shoulder of Luis while using his other arm to drive his elbow hard right into Luis’ throat. Luis falls backwards to the mat choking and heaving as he looks on at Cornelius in pain.)
James Peters: What the hell? Cornelius just took down Luis De La Rosa! How the hell…
Rich Russillo: But Luis De La Rosa is not going to take that lying down! He gets right back up and rushes Cornelius!-
(But Cornelius dodges Luis De La Rosa catching him from behind and whipping him down to the ground by the neck in a swift motion. Cornelius then delivers three swift strikes to Luis’ skull leaving him motionless on the ground. Cornelius then brushes off his suit and straightens his tie as he looks down at his opposition in disappointment.)
James Peters: Luis De La Rosa just got taken the hell out by Cornelius! What the this guy has mad skills!
(Luis De La Rosa is shown sitting back up as he slides away from Cornelius looking on in fear.)
Cornelius: (off-mic) It looks like you were unable to harm me. In fact you are not able to harm me at all I fear. As loyal butler to Ms. Valentine I have mastered the art of Krav Maga. You my boy lack the discipline to truly be of any match to me.
Rich Russillo: Luis De La Rosa is enraged! He is seething as Cornelius talks down to him!!!
Luis De La Rosa: (off-mic) Stupid motherfucker! Stay away from me!!!
James Peters: Luis De La Rosa is back up! Is he going to challenge Cornelius yet again??? Wait no! Cornelius is stepping to Luis this time!!!
(Cornelius moves in on Luis De La Rosa-)
Rich Russillo: Wait look out! Luis De La Rosa just grabbed Persephone and shoved her in front of him! Luis throws Persephone to Cornelius as he bails out of the ring!!!
James Peters: What a cowardly bitch! Luis De La Rosa now fleeing up the ramp as Cornelius catches Persephone in his arms.
Persephone: (off-mic) Eeew don’t touch me! I will sue you filthy perv! Only Luis can touch me.
(Persephone is shown raking Cornelius’ eyes as he screams in pain and she escapes out of the ring before returning to the commentary table at long last.)
Rich Russillo: About time you rejoined us. Maybe do your job and you won’t end up in dangerous situations like that.
Persephone: Oh god is the match still not over?
James Peters: It is not I fear. But all of that distraction has allowed Valerie Hellstorm to recover! Valerie grabs Cornelius’ arm from behind and yanks him in… HOLLOW PURPLE CONNECTS!!! Cornelius just got laid the hell out and Valerie is kicking him to the outside of the ring.
Bea Valentine: (off-mic) GOOD HEAVENS NO! LEAVE HIM ALONE YOU WITCH!!!
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine just realized that Valerie Hellstorm took out Cornelius and she is angrier than I have ever seen her before! Bea leaps onto Valerie’s back from behind biting and clawing at her skull causing even more blood to flow down the head of Valerie! Valerie throws Bea off her slamming her down to the mat but Bea is right back up to confront Valerie once more!!!
James Peters: Both competitors exchanging shots in the middle of the ring now as they battle back and forth in the middle of the ring. Valerie Hellstorm hits Bea Valentine hard in the cuts on her forehead with a running elbow knocking Bea into the corner. Repeated head bashes into the corner before Valerie grabs Bea and sends her flying up and over the ropes to the outside of the ring. Bea lands on the apron as she punches at Valerie trying to avoid being thrown out of the ring. Bea springboards up off the ropes-
Rich Russillo: But Valerie Hellstorm grabs the leg of Bea Valentine from below and yanks her down causing Bea to whip violently downwards slamming her neck first into the apron at high speed! Bea collapses down to the outside and she looks completely out of it! Bea slowly back up-
James Peters: But Valerie Hellstorm charges in with a Tope con Hilo!!! Valerie takes out Bea Valentine with a high-risk maneuver and she gets all of it! Both women have crashed and burned on the outside as they slowly get back up to their feet!
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm grabs Bea Valentine and runs her head first into the outside ring post! Bea is taking some real punishment as she collapses to the ground and slowly crawls away from Valerie! Valerie now looking for a steel chair as Bea continues to crawl further away from the ring! Smart move by Bea to get away from those electric eels in the ring and avoiding the end of the match! This could go on for a lot longer at this rate!!!
Persephone: Please… please… let this match end… I can’t take it anymore…
Rich Russillo: This match is heated as Valerie Hellstorm drives the steel chair she found somewhere at ringside down into the spine of Bea Valentine! Bea screams out in pain as she is unable to escape from Valerie and now must eat repeated chair shots to the back!!! Bea is desperately crawling away from Valerie as she makes her way over to Cornelius and grabs onto his leg to drag herself away from Valerie! But Valerie follows in pursuit and drives the chair down once again!!!-
James Peters: But Bea Valentine pulls Cornelius’ unconscious body into the path of Valerie Hellstorm’s chairshot! Cornelius eats the chair as Bea gets back up and Dropkicks the chair hard into Valerie’s face! Valerie goes flying backwards dropping the chair and falling backwards hitting the back of her head on the sharp ridge of the steel ring steps!!! Bea now digging around in the suit pockets of Cornelius as she pulls out what looks like a long white piece of rubber. Bea looks disgusted as she pulls it out.
Persephone: Oh nah that is disgusting as hell. This ain’t PG! Cornelius you need to throw your rubbers away don’t just store them in your suit. Filthy perv.
Rich Russillo: What the hell could she be looking for there??? Bea Valentine continues to search in Cornelius’ coat pockets trying to find something… but she had better watch out as Valerie Hellstorm is recovering and moving towards her! Valerie lunges at Bea on the ground!!!-
James Peters: But Bea Valentine whips out a can of pepper spray and blasts it into the eyes of Valerie Hellstorm!!! Valerie falls back screaming in pain as the pepper spray goes directly into her eyes blinding her!!!
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine now looking to take advantage of this situation as she grabs the steel chair and gets some payback on Valerie Hellstorm! Repeated chair shots to the back from Bea and Valerie is trying to get away but she can’t see at all! She has no idea where she is as Bea picks her up and slides her back into the ring. Bea grabs Valerie Hellstorm and picks her up in the middle of the ring! Bea connects with the CONSPIRACY onto the glass covering driving Valerie into the electric eel pool!!!!
James Peters: Wait no! The glass covering cracks from the impact but it doesn’t break through! Bea Valentine looks very annoyed and frustrated by this as she pounds the mat. But it is her fault for covering it up in the first place… she is throwing a tantrum like a little girl!
Rich Russillo: Well it looks like Bea Valentine just realized that she can just move the covering. She lifts the glass up and off the electric eel pool as the eels within quickly get startled and go into hiding. They are very sensitive creatures after all. Bea then grabs Valerie and tosses her into the pool!!!–
James Peters: But Valerie Hellstorm grabs the arm of Bea Valentine and yanks her back towards her… Valerie connects with the HOLLOW PURPLE sending Bea flipping out of control! Bea nearly lands in the electric eel pool but luckily she managed to land where she was. Valerie also collapses from exhaustion next to the pool of water as she reaches into the pool and grabs some of the water.
(Valerie Hellstorm is shown washing the pepper spray out of her eyes using the water from the electric eel tank.)
Rich Russillo: Smart thinking by Valerie Hellstorm as she slowly regains at least some sight using that water in the ring to wash the pepper spray out of her eyes. Luckily for her electric eels are freshwater fish otherwise this might be a very painful process for her. Wait look out!
(As Valerie Hellstorm reaches into the tank for more water suddenly an electric eel rushes her hand at high speed and wraps around her arm beginning to electrocute her!!!)
James Peters: Oh god I can’t watch this!!! Valerie falls backwards into the ring screaming as she convulses from the shock and the eel eventually falls off Valerie’s arm! The eel is flopping around in the middle of the ring alongside Valerie who looks like she is having a seizure from the electrocution! Hundreds of volts just got driven all up into Valerie!!!
(The PETA official at ringside is shown dropping their notebook in concern as they rush into the ring to return the electric eel into the tank!!!)
Rich Russillo: Wait no that’s not a good ide-
(But the electric eel shocks the PETA official as well before falling back into the pool!)
Rich Russillo: We now have two electrocution victims in the ring as the referee is checking on both Valerie Hellstorm and the PETA representative in the ring. I’m not sure if they will be able to continue this match. But Bea Valentine is slowly getting back up as she shoves the referee aside! Bea might be able to finish this thing here and now!!!
James Peters: Bea Valentine is now sliding the glass covering which is heavily cracked back over the eel pool in the middle of the ring. Bea positions Valerie on top of the glass covering and throws a chair, a light tube, and the Specialists Championship on top of Valerie! Bea covering Valerie up as she begins to climb up to the top rope. This could be very bad indeed for Valerie!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine now standing up on top of the top rope as she takes a bow for the fans before leaping off into the air!!!
James Peters: BEA VALENTINE WITH A SWANTON BOMB ON VALERIE HELLSTORM FROM THE TOP ROPE DRIVING HER THROUGH THE GLASS COVERING AND INTO THE ELECTRIC EEL POOL!!! BAH GAWD!!!-
Rich Russillo: NO! Valerie Hellstorm moved out of the way!!! Bea Valentine crashes back first into the glass covering over the electric eel pool!!! Her spine may be shattered!!
(But that was not all that was shattered then.)
James Peters: The glass covering over the electric eel pool just shattered into a million pieces as Bea Valentine crashed into it!!! Bea falls through!!!
(**SPLASH!!!**)
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine just splashed with immense force into the electric eel pool! She is screaming out in pain now as the electric eels begin to swarm around her shocking her with high voltage!!!! Oh god Bea is fucked! They are killing her! Someone needs to get her out of there!!!
(Bea Valentine is shown thrashing and convulsing and screaming from the shock of the electric eels as she is dragged down underwater.)
James Peters: WE HAVE A NEW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!! VALERIE HELLSTORM HAS DONE IT! BEA HAS GONE INTO THE ELECTRIC EEL POOL AND THIS MATCH IS OVER!!!
(Bea Valentine thrashes her way back up to the surface letting out a long scream as she continues to get shocked by the electric eels. She manages to avoid drowning as she flops back up into the middle of the ring still shaking and covered with an electric eel around her wrist that continues to shock her.)
Rich Russillo: The former champion is dead! Someone get those off her immediately!!!
(Valerie Hellstorm is shown grabbing the Specialists’ Championship off the ground as she begins to celebrate and stands up on the top rope holding it up above her head.)
Rich Russillo: What a big win tonight for Valerie Hellstorm and La Familia! She never gave up and at long last has claimed the championship that has so far eluded her grasp!
James Peters: Good effort by Bea Valentine though. Great champion for a long time but it had to come to an end one day or another.
Persephone: I’m just glad the match is finally over. I haven’t smelled this much fish since the last time I was in a room with Raven Roberts.
Rich Russillo: Wait tho… I just realized that the bell hasn’t run yet…
Valerie Hellstorm: (off-mic) I demand you raise my arm in victory this instant!!!
(Valerie Hellstorm is shown yelling at the referee who refuses to raise her arm in victory.)
Persephone: The match is still not over despite everyone saying it was over? I’m literally going to go jump into the electric eel pool and kill myself at this point.
Referee: (off-mic) I’m afraid I can’t do that ma’am. The rules of this match are very clear. The only way to win the match is when one opponent has been thrown into the pool of electric eels, with only one standing.
Valerie Hellstorm: (off-mic) And I just did that??? I’m the champion bitch!
(Unfortunately for Valerie Hellstorm as she turned around, Bea Valentine was still standing.)
Rich Russillo: WHAT THE HELL? BEA VALENTINE IS STILL STANDING AND SHE IS SMILING! WHAT THE…
(Bea Valentine is shown holding an electric eel in a gloved hand as she rushes in at Valerie Hellstorm!!!)
James Peters: OH NAH! BEA VALENTINE JUST RUSHED IN AT VALERIE HELLSTORM WITH THE ELECTRIC EEL! SHE IS WRAPPING IT AROUND THE NECK OF VALERIE AND CHOKING HER OUT WITH THE EEL!!! VALERIE IS SHOWN SCREAMING AS THE EEL SHOCKS HER AS HARD AS IT CAN! THE EEL IS CLEARLY DISTRESSED AND IN PAIN AS WELL AS VALERIE STRETCHES IT OUT TIGHTENING THE FISH AROUND THE NECK OF VALERIE!!!
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine is wearing white rubber gloves! That must have been what she took out of Cornelius’ suit earlier! I missed what they were when she found them but she must have slipped them on when she fell into the electric eel pool and used them to grab an eel safely!!!
(Valerie Hellstorm is shown going motionless as she loses consciousness from the combination of the electrocution and the eel choking her out.)
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm collapses to her knees as Bea Valentine releases the eel and it flops back into the pool. Bea off the ropes… BEA TRIGGER!!!! Bea knees Valerie hard sending her falling into the eel pool!! The eels are swarming as they continue to shock and bite a motionless Valerie! They are killing her!
(Officials at ringside are shown rushing the ring with a large net to capture Valerie and drag her out of the pool. She is still covered with eels that continue to shock her as the referee takes a quick look at her before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… and STILLLLLLLL EAW Specialists Champion BEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAA VALENTINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
(“Bewitched” by Frank Sinatra hits as the referee locates the Specialists Championship at ringside and gives it to Bea Valentine. Bea falls down to her knees and breaks down into tears of joy upon being at last reunited with Gloria!!!!)
Rich Russillo: Well that match was definitely very shocking.
James Peters: Indeed it was Rich. Bea Valentine with yet another title defense and at this point, you have to wonder who can even possibly take it from her. It doesn’t matter what kind of insane match she gets put in she finds a way to win every single time.
Persephone: She is still trash in my opinion after what she did to Luis. She doesn’t deserve to be champion and is highly overrated.
(Valerie Hellstorm is shown being loaded up onto a stretcher and carried backstage by medical personnel who are trying to tend to her serious electrocution-based injuries.)
Rich Russillo: Hopefully Valerie Hellstorm will be alright. We will probably have more medical updates on her in the days and weeks to come. We will try not to forget to update you all.
James Peters: Anyway there is a lot more Shock Value action still to come. Stay tuned!!!
(The camera fades out.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a shot of the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, and as the show rolls on the Jacksonville crowd continues to get more and more excited for what is to come. They get even louder as ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA ft. emlyn begins to blast through the speakers. The camera lands on the stage as Cameron Ella Ava is seen making her way out from the backstage area. She has a smile on her face as she spreads her arms out, welcoming the reaction from the crowd here tonight before she, from there, begins to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… EAW HALL OF FAMER!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE SERPENT’… CAMERON ELLA AVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well last week it’s safe to say that things weren’t made much better in the conflict between Cameron and her opponent for Pain For Pride, Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa. She was a hair away from winning a tag team match, but in the end, it was Roberto who swooped in and made himself known, costing her the match.
James Peters: That’s along with everything else that’s happened, including Cameron being put through a flaming table a couple of weeks ago on Voltage. If anything, this is making her more eager to end this and make sure that she’s walking out of Pain For Pride Kingdom and into the next Season as the new Hardcore Champion. But right now, she has something on her mind, so let’s hear what she has to say in regard to this match!
Persephone: I hope nothing. This is the go-home show, we don’t need our time wasted by the likes of Cameron Ella Ava… it’s just not a good look.
(Cameron makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron, looking out for a moment before entering through the ropes. She heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Good For Her’ then begins to head to a close. Heading toward the center of the ring, the crowd begins to quiet down, allowing Cameron to begin to speak.)
Cameron Ella Ava: I guess we need to address what happened last week. It was already a tall task having to carry both Jack Ripley and Jake Smith of all people to a win in a tag team match, even then me being the flawless GOAT that I am managed to get as close to that as ever. But that was taken away from me, not by choice let me say, but rather by my opponent who I’m going to be competing against at Pain For Pride. I really do find it amusing the type of stunts that Roberto has been trying to pull since this match was made official, it’s clear that he’s doing everything he can to put it out there that he can beat me, but the reality is it only reeks of desperation. He’s trying too hard, he’s making himself look like a fool, and I don’t think I need to tell you upfront how that’s going to end up biting him in the ass when it’s all said and done. He should know already that he had this coming to him, and the more he tried, the more fire was lit under me to make sure I finished the fucking job. So that’s what I plan to do. We’re as close as ever to Pain For Pride Kingdom and this is another Pain For Pride to add to the number of ones that I have already competed in as a Hall of Famer in this company. I’ve been in this position before, I know what it’s like to have the stakes as high as they are and to especially win big at an event like this. Being as great as I am especially under this much pressure is second nature. So while I have the liberty of saying that, I don’t think that Roberto can say the same for himself. He’s hidden behind La Familia for as long as I can remember, and while that’s done him well up to this point where he can safely say that he’s scraped by as Hardcore Champion, he’s going to realize that his luck has run dry. That against someone like me, his pitiful and overdone tactics are only going to get him so far.
(The crowd continues to cheer and show their support as Cameron pauses in between what she’s said to nod her head, before going on from there.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Next week in Orlando is not going to end like he wants it to. I know it’s befitting of the theme of this year’s event that he’s going to get his happy ending in the most magical place on earth, but I will be happy to shut that down and make sure he walks out with nothing when it’s all said and done… which is exactly what he deserves. So Roberto can get involved in my matches and play dirty all he wants, but we all know what matters and that’s when we can put these words to rest and finally settle it in the ring. When we can fight with the Hardcore Championship on the line and, more importantly, with nothing holding me back. I have all the freedom in the world and while you think that works in your favor, that only strengthens my promise to make sure I walk out as the new Hardcore Champion.
(Cameron lowers her microphone as she pauses for a moment, and almost immediately she’s greeted by the sounds of ‘El Gavilan’ by Luis R Conriquez, Peso Pluma, and Tony Aguirre which is heard playing up. The crowd greets the Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa with an absolutely thunderous reception of pure negativity as he is seen making his way out with the title over his shoulder. He has a smirk on his face after hearing what Cameron had to say, clearly not taking that very seriously before he then begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring from there.)
Rich Russillo: Well it was only a matter of time before we had an appearance from the Hardcore Champion. Despite the challenge that is coming his way and him potentially having his hands full with the biggest competitor that he could face for this title at the biggest event, it doesn’t seem like he’s very intimidated at all by that.
James Peters: He’s looking to not only face the challenge but be the aggressor as well, which is something that he hasn’t been short of and why Cameron especially is as fired up as she is. This has been a heated war of words these past couple of weeks and now, just a week away, it’s all about to culminate in a huge way. Roberto seems to have his final thoughts about this match though as he makes his way out.
Persephone: I don’t care about him! Get the REAL Hardcore Champion out here, my precious teddy bear Luis De La Rosa! GIVE ME HIM! GIVE ME HIM! GIVE ME HIM NOW!
(Roberto makes his way up the steel steps and onto the apron as he enters through the ropes and into the ring. He doesn’t even look at Cameron as he makes his way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area. From there, ‘El Gavilan’ then begins to come to a close as he turns around and makes his way over, giving a small chuckle before beginning to speak.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Cameron Ella Ava, such a legendary Elitist within this company, yet muy estúpida. Do you truly think that you can beat me? El Padrino De La EAW, the Godfather of EAW, do you really think you can size up to that? We’ve gone over this, Cameron, over and over again, and it’s gotten especially tiring seeing as you’re still as stubborn as ever. I am not the one who is just going to lay down and hand you this title because of your name value, because of what you’ve accomplished in this company, because of who you’ve beaten. If that was the case then I wouldn’t even be Champion heading into Pain For Pride, if I was such a pushover then I wouldn’t be able to stand here and easily say that I can size up to you. No, it never mattered who was going to win that gauntlet match you participated in, what mattered was that they were going to head into next week and they were going to lose. What really gets me is that you thought that this match was going to be in your favor. That you thought that the odds were on your side even after everything that I’ve accomplished as Hardcore Champion. Usted no entiende, Cameron. I’d have hoped that we were past the point of giving history lessons, especially with somebody as decorated as you, but I feel obliged to!
(Cameron crosses her arms, not looking very amused at this as Roberto continues on.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Since I won this title last year at Road To Redemption, cashing in my 24/7 Contract on that fool TLA, I have beaten everyone that has stood in my way. I have defended this title against the very best and I have elevated it to new heights. Even then I feel like my mission is not done. If I want to be the greatest EAW Hardcore Champion in the history of this company, I can’t settle for such minuscule things, I must elevate this title beyond heights imaginable. I came close to that when I faced Charlie Marr, but now as I stand before you, such a decorated competitor, I know that beating you is what I need. I have an even longer reign ahead of you, and beating another Hall of Famer, this time at the biggest stage of the Season is what’s next for me. Este es mi destino, I have worked endlessly for this and whether you like to admit it or not, I am a challenge that you have never seen before. I will tell you right now before you get any ideas, that if you think that just because you have the freedom you want in this match that you’re entitled to win, then you’re absolutely wrong. Things will be far worse than a flaming table or any other loss at Pain For Pride, now, I am looking to make a statement. I will have no problem handling business with you and doing so in the most violent, gruesome way possible as long as it cements me as the Champion to beat, exactly as intended. I am not done yet, Cameron, and I hope you understand that.
Cameron Ella Ava: You have high hopes, Roberto, that’s the most that I can give you. But beyond that, all your talk is simply white noise. It’s nothing to be intimidated by, and I’m not going to look at it as some sort of reason to believe why I’m going to lose, because that’s simply not the case. You’re going to continue telling yourself that in order to give yourself the validation that you need, but in the end that’s all it really is… talk. Talk that you’re not going to be able to back up, and deep down, whether you want to admit it or not, you know that. You know that you’re not able to do that. Let’s be honest with ourselves here, you don’t stand a chance at Pain For Pride. Once again, I’ve earned the right to say that while you say it because that’s simply what you want to manifest like it works like that. There is nothing that you’re going to be able to do to change the inevitable that’s going to happen and if anything, you should be grateful that you even made it this far as Hardcore Champion, because your reign is finally about to end.
Roberto De La Rosa: My reign is finally about to end? Well, that’s amusing Cameron, because I don’t see that to be the case. I have done far too much as Champion to let it go now. I can’t afford to lose to the likes of you when I am out here week after week trying to create a legacy. Do you know what type of stain it would put on it if I were to lose to you?
Cameron Ella Ava: It would actually be pretty iconic actually so you’re welcome. :mjgrin:
(Roberto doesn’t take that too kindly as he continues.)
Roberto De La Rosa: So simply put, I’m not going to do that. I know I’m able to beat you and next week, I’m not the one that’s walking into your territory, you’re the one that’s walking into mine, and when you do, you absolutely will not have a clue what to expect.
Cameron Ella Ava: Oh I do know what to expect, Roberto, and perhaps since you’re underestimating me like this I think that’s a good reason as to why you’re going to be the one that loses. I have no mercy for people like you, Roberto, and you’re going to deserve what’s coming to you simply because this is what you asked for. You wanted to incur my wrath, you wanted to see me at my worst, so simply put, you’re going to get that. It’s not just going to cost you a match at Pain For Pride… it’s going to cost you your title.
Roberto De La Rosa: Last year at Pain For Pride I won the 24/7 Battle Royal, and that was enough to propel my career to heights that nobody had ever seen coming. I stood at the very top of this mountain for as long as I have for a reason and that is because I haven’t taken bullshit from anyone like you. The last thing I need is for a puta madre like you to try and flip the script on me, it doesn’t work like that. You’re going to be in fort a harsh reality and I’m not just going to end your dreams at Pain For Pride, I’m going to end your career. I’m going to make sure that you don’t have a choice but to go back your child and stay at home permanently, because you don’t belong in a ring against me, and you sure as hell do not belong in EAW-
Rich Russillo: AND HERE WE GO! CAMERON JUST LAID A STRIKE AGAINST THE FACE OF ROBERTO AND SENT HIM BACKWARD, AND SHE QUICKLY POUNCED ON HIM WITH A BARRAGE OF ATTACKS BEING SENT HIS WAY! THE HARDCORE CHAMPION IS DOING WHATEVER HE CAN RIGHT NOW IN ORDER TO FIGHT BACK, BUT THAT DOESN’T SEEM TO BE THE CASE AS THE CHALLENGER IS GETTING THE BETTER OF HIM!
James Peters: CAMERON GRABS THE ARM OF ROBERTO AND SENDS HIM TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE RING- BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO TURN THAT AROUND AS HE SENDS HER TO THE ROPES INSTEAD… RUSHING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN TO COMPLETELY ROCK HER! IT’S NOT LONG AFTER THAT ROBERTO SENDS HER TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE RING AGAIN AS CAMERON REBOUNDS…
Rich Russillo: BUT NAILS HIM ACROSS THE FACE WITH THE ‘WONDER WOMAN PUNCH’! THE FOREARM SMASH CONNECTS FLUSH ACROSS THE FACE OF ROBERTO AND DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! AND NOW CAMERON IS BRINGING HIM BACK UP TO HIS FEET, SHE’S LOOKING TO CLOSE THIS ONE OUT!
(Suddenly, the crowd begins to erupt into boos.)
Persephone: sALKNDLKDNLAKDKLNADOKLNADLKSANdslakN
James Peters: WAIT! WAIT! LOOK WHO’S SPRINTING DOWN THE RAMP! LUIS DE LA ROSA AND BRIANNA HILL SLIDE INTO THE RING AS THEY TAKE CAMERON DOWN TO THE GROUND! THE REST OF LA FAMILIA HAS COME FOR THE SAVE AS THEY DON’T WASTE ANY TIME BEGINNING TO STOMP DOWN ON THE EAW HALL OF FAMER REPEATEDLY! CAMERON IS TRYING TO FIGHT BACK, BUT IT’S NOT LOOKING SO GOOD AS ROBERTO IS BEGINNING TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET!
(Roberto looks absolutely furious, as he yells down at Cameron while he’s recovering, before looking over at both Luis and Brianna. He signals for both of them to bring her back up to her feet, as he looks to finish the job right here.)
Rich Russillo: BRIANNA AND LUIS PUSH CAMERON INTO ROBERTO BEFORE ROBERTO GRABS HER AND SETS HER UP…
James Peters: CONNECTING WITH THE ‘MEXICAN DESTOYER’! THE FLIP PILEDRIVER CONNECTS COMPLETELY WIPING OUT THE CHALLENGER, AND IT’S LA FAMILIA WHO MANAGES TO STAND TALL HERE TONIGHT!
Persephone: LUIS! I LOVE YOU LUIS!
(Officials are seen quickly swarming the ring and breaking apart La Familia from Cameron Ella Ava, not looking to have this conflict continue any further. ‘El Gavilan’ begins to blast through the speakers again as Roberto picks up the Hardcore Championship and raises it high into the air while the crowd responds with nothing but boos.)
Rich Russillo: Could this perhaps be what we end up seeing next week at Pain For Pride? Will the dominant reign of Roberto De La Rosa continue? Or will we see a new Hardcore Champion in the form of ‘The Serpent’ Cameron Ella Ava? That’s something that we’re going to have to find out, but one thing for certain is that we’re going to be in for an exciting match.
Persephone: They’re both going to be losing to Luis!
James Peters: The tension has certainly reached an all-time high tonight, and one thing for certain is that both of them are going to be walking into this one gun blazing. There is a lot on the line, and it’s a matter of who’s going to be able to handle that pressure and succeed.
(The last shot seen is Roberto, Luis, and Brianna backpedaling up the ramp with confident grins on their faces as Sunday Night Voltage, from there, then begins to transition out to elsewhere.)
(The camera fades to separate area backstage, where Sofia Clarke is seen seated backstage. She has a microphone in her hand, ans she begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time please welcome Hall of Famer Jack Ripley!
(The camera pans over to Jack, who is also seen seated in the room. After this, Sofia begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: Jack, thank you for joining me tonight. I have a few questions for you. First, you’ve accomplished a lot throughout the years. What do you believe has been the most important part of your career?
Jack Ripley: It’s hard to pinpoint the “most important part” of my career. I could say the Answers World Championship, because that’s the top prize we’re all chasing after. But would that be the truth? I don’t know. I could say breaking out from the 1%, winning the National Elite Championship, and proving that I could stand on my own two feet when everyone doubted that I could do it. But would that be the truth? Again, I don’t know about that. Looking back at my career, what has been the most important part? It would be my time with the High Rollerz. Like, sure all the singles shit that I was able to accomplish was great. Accomplishing all of what I did, and proving that I was better than a lot of people gave me credit for, was great, but the most important part? Was my bond with David Davidson. We came into EAW chasing a dream, and we accomplished our dream to a record amount of times. I think without the High Rollerz, I wouldn’t have been looked at as anything at all, and it is what set the table for what my career turned out being. So, the most important part of my career, would be the High Rollerz, and I have no doubt in my mind about that.
Sofia Clarke: Well, after a fantastic career, last year you were inducted into the EAW Hall of Fame. A lot has happened since then, but are you still proud of an accomplishment like that?
Jack Ripley: A lot of World Champions are EAW Hall of Famers, but not every World Champion has become an EAW Hall of famer. I look back to last season, last Pain for Pride season and I think about the Hall of Fame ceremony. I read my speech, and I looked over the crowd, my peers, the legends staring back at me. And when I finished, and I got a standing ovation, I thought to myself for a second, if this is the end, I’d be ok with that. Sure we all wrestle to become champions, World Champion is the what we all strive to be. And that’s nice and all, but we have had fluke World Champions in the past. I don’t think that EAW Hall of Famers are ever flukes. Being in the Hall of Fame means something. It means you were one of the best that ever laced up a pair of boots, and no matter what has happened since, no one can take that away from me. I did what I set out to do, and I’ll always be proud of this ring.
Sofia Clarke: It was definitely a huge achievement. Jack, if you could go back, what decision have you made this season that you wouldn’t now?
(Jack immediately responds, not taking too much time to think about this question.)
Jack Ripley: Just one? Two things pop into mind, but looking back I guess I was a little too bold to go after Jamie O’Hara right off the bat. I was coming off a really bad season, and thought that a new season brought a new me… It was not a new me. Everything stayed the same, and I think going after Jamie really put an end to any momentum that I possibly could’ve had, and ruined my spirit going forward. But, I could also point to Wicked Games when I lost to Mr. Wrestling; who isn’t even here anymore. That was an easy win, didn’t take it seriously, and bit me in the end. I didn’t try, and that was that. He beat me, and I don’t think I ever recovered from that. So yeah, sorry I couldn’t give you only one, as I am very disappointed in the season yet again. Which is why I clearly feel the way I do about everything. I could point at a thousand different things that I could change, or do differently. But, the two that come to the forefront and I guess are a tie for first is Jamie, and Mr. Wrestling… Thanks for asking!
Sofia Clarke: Well recently you revealed that Pain for Pride would unfortunately be your final match. Is this something that has been building up for a while, or did this all have to do with the outcome of the Sudden Death Gold Rush?
Jack Ripley: My Sister in Christ this has been 2 years in the making? I thought about retiring back in 2022, but EAW15 happened, and David came back, and that was the legit only thing that brought me back. And when he left again, we were so close to Pain for Pride, and it reenergized me to the point that i kept going. I won at Pain for Pride, and thought that again, I could parlay off that into something bigger. It didn’t happen. Then, I thought well, that season was controlled by GM’s that hated me, so with a new season, and a new brand, that things would be different. Didn’t happen. So, I think the signs are all there, and it’s just time for me to walk away. I don’t want to prolong things anymore; and I don’t want anyone to try and convince me to keep staying. Every season i think I’ll do better, and every season I don’t do shit. So I really don’t care what Rex has to say, I’ve thought about this for literal years, and every time I’m convinced to stay, I regret it every time. So I just need to do this. Gold Rush tournament was a nudge in the retirement direction, but I wouldn’t say it’s the primary reason. Would I have stayed if I had a World Championship match at Pain for Pride? Yeah, I would’ve. That’s something that I’ve seen dozens of other people do, multiple time, and I have never had the chance. Didn’t happen yet again. So, in my mind, do I stay another year, go through the motions of the same stuff that’s been happening year in, and year out… Or do I just let it go? And, I’m letting it go. I don’t have another year in me to hope, and wait for the biggest show of the year to go my way. It’s mentally exhausting, and I’m exhausted.
Sofia Clarke: While you’ve had an amazing career, there’s still a lot more you can accomplish. Why give up those opportunities now?
(Jack just shakes his head, seemingly annoyed by this question.)
Jack Ripley: Like what? Honestly, what more can I accomplish? World Champion? I did that. King of Elite? Grand Rampage? CITV? I don’t know if you’ve been paying attention over the years, but I’ve tried all these things. I got to the finals of King of Elite the one year that 4 people were in the finals. I was one of the last people grabbing up for the briefcase, only to see someone who didn’t even last the entire season next year grab it instead of me. Grand Rampage is a young person game, and I don’t have the energy to keep up with all of that. I’ve won a ton of accolades, and I’m satisfied with what I’ve done. And, honestly, you say I have all these opportunities that I could have, but where have they been for the past 2 years? Did I have a 1 on 1 World Championship match this year? No. Did I have one the year before? One, but someone got involved and I was cheated out of that. At this point, I’m tired of being tired. I’m tired of being hopeful. I don’t think I can come back from this mindset. I’ve spent the latter half of this season re training my brain to try and not care about winning to not be disappointed by the result… And I don’t think there’s coming back from that. It’s unfortunate, and maybe I’ve set myself up for failure, but what’s the difference of me thinking this way, rather than how I’ve always thought? The results stay the same, so, it’s not like I’m setting myself up for failure by changing mindsets.. It’s just what I’ve been for a few years.
Sofia Clarke: We’ve seen things get heated between you and Rex McAllister lately, leading to a match at Pain for Pride being made between the two of you. Do you believe Rex is the one to blame for this?
(Jack remains silent for a bit. He thinks about the last few weeks and everything that has happened, before finally beginning to answer.)
Jack Ripley: Honestly I don’t solely blame him. But, he’s the one that took the pin. He is the one that stopped the match from progressing. And in my opinion, he shouldn’t have even been in the match in the first place. Why would he get yet another chance at a title, he already tried to win, and failed? He couldn’t do it at the Grand Rampage event before, so why would he think he would be able to do it at the literal biggest show of the year. So, he was thrown into a match he had no business being a part of in the fist place, and showed exactly why no one thought he should’ve been in the match in the first place. I can say that i could’ve done better, because at the end of the day, Rex losing could’ve been him losing to me. I could’ve put myself in a better position to win the thing, and take care of the weak link Rex McAllister. I mean we all knew who to aim for, and Rex didn’t let us down in that aspect. So, yes, I blame Rex somewhat; but I also take the blame for it. I could’ve beat Rex, like I’ve done so many times before, but I wasn’t in the right position at the right time. I wish Rex could be as good as he’s tried presenting himself as being, because then maybe he wouldn’t have ended that match on his back. But sadly we live in a world where Rex is a shell of who he used to be. You want my honest opinion? I’m doing the responsible thing here, and walking away. I’m retiring because the time is right. And when I say I’m retiring I mean I am retiring. I am not going to wrestle anymore. I’m not going to pull a Rex and show up a year later a flabby crustation of my former self, and make a mockery out of our profession. Because that’s what Rex is doing. He has no business, and no right to still be competing, but since he hated his wife so much, or he was lonley at home or he didn’t save enough money and no one would hire him because he has no real life skills… He returned. He’s already done everything, just like me, but here he is still trying to make a go at it. He can’t take a hint, and that’s what’s really bothering me about this guy. All the signs are there, all he has to do is walk away before he ruins what legacy he used to have. But his ego is too much, or the loan sharks are too much, or his nagging bitch wife is too much… Etc, etc, you get what I’m saying. There’s no way on Earth he is doing this because he enjoys it. What would he enjoy about what he does at this point? I think it’s time that he grows up, and moves on with his life, just like me. But he doesn’t have the balls to talk in definitives. Anyway, I went on a tangent, what was the question? Oh yes… In a way yes, because he took the pin, and in a way no, because I could’ve been the one to beat Rex easily.
Sofia Clarke: Is there anything you’d like to say to Rex ahead of your match with him?
(Jack thinks about this, before slowly turning and looking at the camera, having seemingly made up his mind.)
Jack Ripley: I think it’s somewhat fitting that you’re my last match Rex. If you can remember, my first big singles match win, where no one thought I had a chance, was against you. It was some tournament back in 2017 or 18; and you in no certain terms gave me no credit at all. I was part of the Unified Tag Team Champions at the time, and that meant nothing to you. You disregarded me, talked down to me, and ultimately, it bit you in the ass. I won, and ever since that day you have seemingly hated me. I don’t get good vibes from you at all; and I never have. You’ve always thought you were better than me, and it has showed every single time we have faced off. Hell, every single time I accomplish anything here it feels like I get a cold shoulder from you. You just can’t let anything go. Could I have been nicer to you over the years? I mean probably, but who here is nice all the time. At one point, and I think til this day, I have had your number. Whenever we face off, it seems like I”m going to win. Now, with what we know was the final match of my career; you determine how my career ends. Do I go out with my arm raised? Or do I go out flat on my back? You know I once had the best Pain for Pride record out of everyone? I was like 4-0 or 5-1 or something? It was impressive stuff.. Now it’s less impressive, but I would still like to add onto that record in a positive way. I have never liked you and your pompous attitude. And it would fill me with great joy, to knock that smug ass face down into the dirt one more time.
Sofia Clarke: If this is the end of your career, is there anything that you regret?
Jack Ripley: There’s a lot I regret. Only winning the World Championship once. The one World Championship I had being not great. Never main eventing a Pain for Pride. Not taking full advantage of the opportunities I did have. It’s not like I never had another World Championship match after I lost the Answers World Championship, I did; and I lost them all. I also regret how I handled Dynasty the last time I was there. I had decent matches going on, decent opportunities, but I couldn’t get out of my own head. I took a sabbatical, and I think that halted any and all momentum I might’ve had. Of course at that time I was again thinking of retirement, but wound up not doing it because of the High Rollerz reunion. It’s easy to go back and say what you should’ve done, because you’re not in the same headspace as you were in that time. So I can say that I should’ve stuck it out, and continued on with Dynasty, and seen where it took me. But, through no fault of Dynasty at all, I was miserable. Mentally I just was fried, and depressed. Yeah… It was tough, and I wish I stayed, and tried to claim what I wanted, but, it didn’t happen. So yeah, I regret a lot, and I’m sure if I kept going through the anals of my mind that I could find a hell of a lot more, but again, those are the ones that come to mind so, I’ll leave it at that.
Sofia Clarke: What do you plan to do once you’ve had your final match?
Jack Ripley: Good question. Well, I’d like to finally spend time with my wife. Maybe we’ll make a baby or something. If EAW wants me in some sort of management role, or announcer, I wouldn’t necessarily say no. Who knows what the future holds. I’ve been smart with my money, so I can really do whatever I want. Maybe I’ll murder my sister for funzies! Who can say, the world is my Oyster.
Sofia Clarke: Well Jack, here is my last question. What is one more thing you’d like to say before you retire?
Jack Ripley: I want everyone to know that you shouldn’t be sad. Everyone gets to this point of their career if they’re lucky. I know that I didn’t accomplish everything that I wanted to in some aspect, but truthfully, I’ve had a blessed career. I’m thankful for everything that I’ve been able to do, the memories that I’ve made, the memories that you have of me. I’m thankful for it all, and again, I’m one of the lucky ones. So many people sign with EAW, and the majority of them disappear in the night without anyone even remembering that they were here to begin with. I’m able to say that I was Tag Team Champion with my best friend a record amount of times at that point. I can say that I became one of the longest reigning National Elite Champions. I can say that I became a respected member of this company, that will forever live in the history books. And most of all, I can say that I’m going out at the biggest show of the year, on my terms. My story isn’t a tragedy, it’s not something that I regretfully. I mean of course there will be those moments that you look back on and wish you could have done better, but overall? I did great. If this is goodbye forever; and I mean no more Jack Ripley on the TV screen completely. Then I wish all of you a good life, and I’m happy of the memories that we made together. Though you might not want this to end, I’m sorry, I tried to keep the party going as long as I could, but the curtains are closing on this show, and that’s just how it goes. It ends for everyone someday, I’m just one of the lucky ones that can celebrate on the way out. Thank you for everything, I’m sorry I was an asshole sometimes, but it is what it is in this world of wrestling. Good bye, and I love you all!… Ok not all, some of you suck lets be real. But the majority are cool; see you on the other side.
Sofia Clarke: Jack Ripley, thank you for your time, and good luck heading into your final match in EAW.
(Jack nods his head, before getting out of his seat and beginning to leave the area. From there, the camera begins to fade out.)
[SCREENBAR – Wicked Games 2023.]
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Bella Braxton: AND IS FOR THE UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!
(‘True Love’ by CFO$ plays to a mixed reaction from fans, mostly leaning towards as the Jaded Hearts come out, oozing confidence, and looking like a million bucks, Kassidy Heart with the Universal Women’s Championship around her waist. Kassidy holds it high on the stage as both her and Sienna Jade pose, receiving flashy pyro before they both strut down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 276 pounds… THE TEAM OF KASSIDY HEART AND SIENNA JADE… THE JADED HEARTS!
James Peters: Kassidy already has that Universal Women’s Championship in her possession, but tonight, can she make it two with those Unified Tag Team Championships?
Rich Russillo: It’s definitely a possibility, given that it is Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade, who’s track record speaks for itself. They’re hungry to tie the most reigns as Tag Champion, and they’ll do whatever it takes to do it.
James Peters: They’ve won multiple titles here, and Sienna won one by defeating Harper Lee for hers. Kassidy Heart has also defeated Harper Lee in the past, so when it comes to beating POTARA, they are very much capable.
(‘Tot Musica‘ by Ado plays to a positive reaction from the crowd as the Unified Tag Team Champions POTARA arrive, Harper Lee and Holly Arrow pose together on the stage, holding their titles high. POTARA head down the ramp, taking time to high five fans briefly. But their focus lies solely on Jaded Hearts, who exchange trash talk with POTARA from inside the ring that the camera doesn’t quite pick up.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents! Weighing in at a combined weight of 267 pounds…THE TEAM OF HARPER LEE AND HOLLY ARROW…POTARA!!
James Peters: I don’t want to count out POTARA, however.
Rich Russillo: Not at all. Remember, they almost pinned Andre Walker, that is before Jaded Hearts inserted themselves into the fray.
James Peters: As a tag team, they are a well-oiled machine, and you cannot underestimate them in that ring, because if were talking about track records, theirs speaks for itself. They have beaten just about every team that has been placed in front of them.
(The referee signals to the bell as both Holly and Kassidy start things off.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Welp. To say this a big fight feel would be an understatement on my end, because what we are about to witness is one of the most highly anticipated matches in recent memory when it comes to those EAW Unifed Tag Team Titles. POTARA, Jaded Hearts going head-to-head.
Rich Russillo: Quick! Any predictions on who’ll win?
Persephone: I don’t care.
Rich Russillo: As expected. :francis:
Stew-O: The two competitors starting things off will be Kassidy Heart, and Holly Arrow. Holly is standing in there with the current Universal Women’s Champion. Both competitors circle one another, but SIENNA JADE LOOKS TO ENTER THE RING! HOLLY TURNS HER ATTENTION TOWARDS HER, AND CHARGES! BUT SIENNA DROPS OFF THE APRON BEFORE HOLLY COULD GET HER!
Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE! KASSIDY HEART CHARGES, AND KNOCKS HARPER LEE OFF THE APRON WITH A FOREARM! HOLLY SPINS AROUND, TAKING NOTICE OF THIS! BOTH HER AND KASSIDY CHARGE AT ONE ANOTHER, AND HOLLY GETS DRILLED WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!
Stew-O: HOLLY SHOULD BE OUT OF IT AFTER THAT ONE, BUT KASSIDY PULLS HER UP TO A VERTICAL BASE, AND PLACES HOLLY INTO THE JADED HEARTS’ CORNER, A PLACE SHE DOESNT WANT TO BE!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG IS MADE, AND SIENNA JADE IS NOW THE LEGAL COMPETITOR! SIENNA ENTERS THE RING, AND JOINS IN ON PUMMELING HOLLY INTO THE CORNER! HOLLY DOES HER BEST TO COVER UP, BUT MIGHT BE SAVED AS HARPER LEE ENTERS THE RING, UNDOUBTEDLY FIRED UP AFTER BEING BLASTED WITH A FOREARM BY KASSIDY!
Stew-O: SPEAKING OF, KASSIDY RUSHES HARPER, MEETING HER IN THE MIDDLE, AND ITS A HOCKEY FIGHT THAT HAS BROKEN OUT BETWEEN THE TWO! HARPER GETS THE UPPER HAND, ALTERNATING BETWEEN LEFTS AND RIGHTS, BEATING KASSIDY DOWN TO A KNEE, AND SENDING HER INTO RETREAT AS SHE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA JADE HAS CONTINUED THE ASSAULT ON HOLLY IN THE CORNER, BEATING HER DOWN TO A KNEE WITH RIGHT HANDS, HAVING ZERO IDEA WHAT JUST WENT DOWN BETWEEN HEART AND LEE!
Stew-O: WELL, SHES ABOUT TO AS HARPER HOPS ON SIENNA’S BACK! SIENNA SPINS AROUND, ATTEMPTING TO SHAKE LEE OFF, BUT ITS NO USE! LEE HAS HER IN A SLEEPER HOLD OF SORTS, WRAPPING HER LEGS AROUND THE BODY!
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY SLIDES BACK IN THE RING, AND PULLS HARPER OFF! KASSIDY CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST, SENDING HARPER STAGGERING BEFORE SHE LEANED UP AGAINST THE ROPES!
Stew-O: KASSIDY GESTURES SOMETHING TO JADE, WHO RETRIEVES HOLLY FROM THE CORNER, AND LEANS HER UP AGAINST THAT SAME SET OF ROPES! KASSIDY WHIPS LEE OFF THE ROPES, AND SIENNA WHIPS HOLLY OFF THE ROPES AS WELL!
Rich Russillo: NO! BOTH MEMBERS OF POTARA REVERSE THE IRISH WHIP, SENDING JADED HEARTS TO THE ROPES INSTEAD! BUT JADED HEARTS GRAB HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE SIMULTANEOUSLY, HALTING THEIR MOMENTUM, AND STOPPING THEMSELVES FROM REBOUNDING BACK INTO THE WAITING ARMS OF POTARA!
James Peters: HOLLY AND HARPER YELL FOR JADED HEARTS TO COME ON! BOTH SIENNA AND KASSIDY GIVE EACH OTHER A BRIEF GLANCE BEFORE CHARGING INTO DOUBLE DROPKICKS BY BOTH HOLLY AND HARPER! HOLLY MANAGING TO DROP SIENNA, AND HARPER DROPPING KASSIDY!
Rich Russillo: POTARA stand tall in the ring as Jaded Hearts roll out, and it feels like now I’m able to catch my breath, and really compress what just happened!
Persephone: I’ll tell you what happened, you guys screaming like school girls for something not even that impressive.
Rich Russillo: :cmon:
James Peters: Holly and Harper bump fists before following Jaded Hearts to the outside! Holly finds Sienna up against the barricade, catching her breath, and delivers a SHOOT KICK to the chest! Sienna is stunned, and gets caught with ANOTHER by Holly Arrow, who rolls Jade back inside the ring.
Rich Russillo: On the outside, Harper Lee is getting the better of Kassidy Heart as well, connecting with a right hand that sends Heart down to all fours. Kassidy crawls away from Lee, creating separation. Harper contemplates going after Heart, but decides to get up on the apron, returning to her corner.
James Peters: After being rolled back inside the ring, Sienna quickly rises back to her feet, and stumbles into POTARA’s corner, still stunned off the punishment she’s endured thus far. This is the place that Sienna Jade doesn’t want to be, and that’s at the mercy of POTARA, who are extremely hard to stop once they get rolling as a tag team! Holly tags out to Lee!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Tag is made! Holly bounces Sienna off the ropes for a snapmare, sending her down to a seated position! HOLLY AND HARPER RUN OFF OPPOSITE ROPES, AND COLLIDE INTO SIENNA WITH A RUNNING PENALTY KICK, SLIDING NORTHERN LARIAT COMBO! HOLLY WITH THE LARIAT, AND HARPER WITH THE KICK! COVER IS MADE BY LEE, LAYING SIENNA FLAT, AND HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: Kickout! Sienna gets the shoulder up!
Persephone: Meaning this match goes on longer…
James Peters: Harper pulls Sienna up to a vertical base, having a handful of hair, and reaches out to Holly for the tag!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Once again, Holly is the legal competitor, and helps irish whip Sienna Jade into the ropes for a BACK ELBOW! HARPER WHEELBARROWS HOLLY, WHO LAUNCHES LEE INTO A SENTON ON JADE! HOLLY DROPS DOWN INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO-
James Peters: Kickout at one! Holly stands Sienna up, and bounces her off the ropes! Holly ducks down, perhaps signaling early for a back body drop! BUT SIENNA HAS IT SCOUTED, COUNTERING WITH A MAT SLAM! Holly Arrow writhes in pain, favoring the back of her head.
Persephone: Such “riveting” offense going on in the ring right now!
Rich Russillo: Holly makes it to all fours, but gets dragged into Jaded Hearts’ corner by Sienna, who sits Holly in there, and starts to pour down with stomps!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Tag out to Kassidy Heart, who also steps in, and joins in on stomping Arrow.
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Sienna Jade tags back in, picking right back up where she left off, stomping Arrow again!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Kassidy Heart becomes the legal competitor once more, and Sienna Jade irish whips her into Holly for a HESITATION DROPKICK! Kassidy drags Arrow to the center, and hooks the leg!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Persephone: Unfortunately, a kickout by Arrow!
James Peters: Kassidy grabs Holly in a rear chinlock, beginning to wear her opponent down. In this position, the crowd starts to rally behind Holly, wanting to see her fight out of this. Arrow powers back to her feet, and begins to land repeated back elbows to the abdomen, loosening Kassidy’s grip. AND ARROW BREAKS THE REAR CHINLOCK WITH A BACK SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: Kassidy writhes in pain, but Holly crawls toward her partner, Harper Lee, in the corner! Meanwhile, Kassidy reaches out to Sienna Jade!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: BOTH SIDES MAKE A TAG, MEANING HARPER AND SIENNA ARE NOW THE LEGAL COMPETITORS! HARPER AND SIENNA CHARGE TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, BUT HARPER TAKES SIENNA DOWN WITH A JUMPING FOREARM SMASH! KASSIDY IS BACK TO HER FEET, AND GETS DROPPED WITH A CLOTHESLINE AS WELL!
James Peters: HARPER TURNS ATTENTION BACK OVER TO SIENNA JADE, AND SPINS AROUND FOR A DISCUS LARI- BLOCKED BY JADE, WHO BIG BOOTED HARPER’S ARM! HARPER CLUTCHES AT HER WRIST, STUNNED FOR THE TIME BEING AS SIENNA RUNS OFF THE ROPES! BUT THAT TURNS OUT TO BE A BIG MISTAKE AS LEE CATCHES HER WITH THE DISCUS CLOTHESLINE ANYWAYS!
Rich Russillo: COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY GOES TO BREAK THINGS UP WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE, BUT LEE SAW IT COMING, AND GOT OUT OF THE WAY IN TIME, CAUSING KASS TO CONNECT WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE ONTO SIENNA INSTEAD! IN THE CONFUSION, LEE TAKES ADVANTAGE, GRABBING HOLD OF KASSIDY, AND SENDING HER OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
James Peters: SIENNA SLOWLY RETURNS TO HER FEET, DAZED FOLLOWING THE ONSLAUGHT OF OFFENSE SHE JUST RECEIVED, BUT STAGGERS BACK INTO HARPER FOR AN OLYMPIC SLAM! RAGNAROK! HARPER HITS RAGNAROK, AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEE-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! But Lee remains from getting frustrated, and instead, starts to line Sienna up for something huge! Harper is stalking the Hall of Famer, watching her as she rises to a vertical base. Sienna makes it there, albeit slowly, and Lee grabs both shoulders for the BACKSTABBER!
James Peters: NO! SPOKE TOO SOON! SIENNA SPUN AROUND TOWARDS LEE, AND DROVE HER BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER! SIENNA THRUSTS HER SHOULDER INTO HARPER LEE’S MIDSECTION REPEATEDLY, MAKING SURE THAT HARPER REMAINS STUNNED IN THAT CORNER!
Rich Russillo: Sienna walks away from Lee, creating separation as she doubles over, catching her breath in the center of the ring before charging at Lee in the corner! HARPER SENDS SIENNA UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER, BUT SIENNA LANDS ON THE APRON! KASSIDY HEART SLIDES IN THE RING, AND RUSHES TOWARD HARPER, BUT HARPER SIDESTEPS WHATEVER SHE HAS PLANNED, AND SENDS KASSIDY FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: KASSIDY STAGGERS OUT OF THE CORNER, DAZED, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A HURRICANRANA! KASSIDY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, BUT SIENNA JADE HAS CLIMBED TO THE TOP ROPE, AND DIVES OFF AT HARPER!
Rich Russillo: BUT RECEIVES A DROPKICK FOR HER TROUBLES! Sienna rolls out of the ring, holding her mouth area in pain, having gotten caught directly on the mush. Sienna rounds the ringpost on the outside, regrouping alongside Kassidy Heart. But inside the ring, Harper has a dangerous look in her eyes, one that says she’s about to go high risk as she runs off the ropes!
James Peters: TOPE CON HILO ONTO JADED HEARTS, AND HARPER LEE IS FIRED UP! LEE ROLLS SIENNA BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FOR A DIVING METEORA! LEE HOOKS BOTH LEGS FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHRRRRRR-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! Harper Lee pulls Sienna Jade up to her feet in a front facelock, but Sienna backs Lee against the ropes, and makes the tag out to Kassidy!
**TAG!!**
Persephone: Tag is made. There, did it for you.
Rich Russillo: :wow:
James Peters: Kassidy enters the ring as Sienna bounces Lee off the ropes! HARPER GOES FOR A WHEELBARROW- WAIT! SIENNA HOLDS HER UP, AND TURNS TO KASSIDY, WHO SPIKES HARPER WITH A DDT, AND SIENNA CONNECTS WITH A WHEELBARROW SUPLEX! SOFT GLAM AS THEY CALL IT! AND HARPER MIGHT BE OUT AS KASSIDY RUSHES INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP! Almost! Jaded Hearts almost were able to put away POTARA there, and become the new Unified Tag Champs. But it’ll take a lot more than that to put them away.
Persephone: You really think so? :kyrie:
Rich Russillo: Yes, especially given the run POTARA have been on with those titles, running through almost every tag team there is.
Persephone: :noah:
James Peters: But can they run through Jaded Hearts is the question as Kassidy places Lee in the corner, and tags out to Sienna!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Sienna enters the ring, and helps Kassidy lean Harper up against the ropes for a double irish whip! The Jaded Hearts duck down, perhaps looking for a double back body drop! BUT HARPER AVOIDS IT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE KASSIDY HEART, JOLTING HER UPRIGHT! SIENNA TAKES NOTICE, AND ALMOST GETS CAUGHT WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI BY LEE!
James Peters: BUT THE ENZIGURI WINDS UP HITTING KASSIDY INSTEAD, DROPPING HER TO ALL FOURS! SIENNA AVOIDED THE KICK, BUT DOESNT AVOID THE PUNCH AS HARPER LEE TAGS HER WITH DRAGON FIST! THAT RIGHT HOOK DROPS SIENNA JADE AS WELL!
Rich Russillo: And on the apron, Holly Arrow has her hand stretched, she wants the tag from Harper Lee, and Lee obliges, tagging in Arrow!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: It’s been a minute since we’ve seen Holly as the legal competitor, but she rushes to the opposite corner of Jaded Hearts, watching as they pull themselves up in the same corner. Kassidy Heart is leaned back against Sienna Jade.
James Peters: I don’t even think it’s knowingly as those two are clearly out of it at the moment. Kass got caught by that big step-up enziguri, and Sienna by that right hook, which has knocked so many elitists loopy before! Regardless, HOLLY CHARGES INTO JADED HEARTS WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: HARPER FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A JUMPING BACK ELBOW IN THE CORNER! HARPER SENDS KASSIDY INTO HOLLY, WHO CONNECTS WITH A ROLLING ELBOW! KASSIDY IS ROCKED, AND TURNS INTO A DRAGON FIST BY LEE! KASSIDY STAGGERS BACK, AND EATS A RIPCORD LARIAT! AND FOR THOSE THAT DONT KNOW, POTARA CALLS THAT RED HAWK!
Persephone: I definitely didn’t know.
James Peters: Do you know any of the wrestlers’ moves?
Persephone: Nope!
James Peters: :snoop: Focusing back on the in-ring, they’ve neutralized Kassidy, but need to turn their attention over to Sienna Jade! HARPER SENDS SIENNA INTO HOLLY, WHO POPS SIENNA UP FOR A POWERBOMB! HOLLY ROLLS SIENNA TO BOTH KNEES, AND GRABS HOLD OF HER WRIST! HARPER GRABS THE OTHER, AND BOTH COMPETITORS CONNECT WITH A DOUBLE WRISTLOCK KNEE STRIKE! SHINING RAID AS THEY CALL IT!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY HOOKS THE LEG DEEP, FEELING SHE HAS IT WON HERE!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEE-
James Peters: OOH! KICKOUT BY SIENNA JADE! THIS MATCH HAS BEEN FILLED WITH NEARFALL AFTER NEARFALL, SHOWING THE RESILIENCE EACH TEAM HAS!
Rich Russillo: Holly seems disappointed that Sienna managed to kickout, but not too surprised, and
decides to tag out to Harper Lee.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: POTARA signals for the beginning of the en-
Persephone: YES!
Rich Russillo: :dahell: …the beginning of the end as Holly whips Sienna Jade into the ropes for SKILL ISSUE!
James Peters: NO! SIENNA JADE HANGS ON TO THE TOP ROPE, HALTING HER MOMENTUM! BUT KASSIDY HEART REACHES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND GRABS HOLD OF HARPER LEE’S ANKLE! LEE IS TRYING TO GET HER LEG FREE FROM KASS AS HOLLY BARRELS TOWARD SIENNA JADE! SIENNA SENDS HOLLY UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY TOOK A NASTY SPILL! AND SIENNA ATTACKS HARPER FROM BEHIND, CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING ELBOW TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD! THE ASSIST GOES TO KASSIDY HEART, WHO KEPT HARPER PREOCCUPIED, HAVING HOLD OF HER LEG!
James Peters: Harper goes down after that elbow, and Sienna Jade repeatedly stomps her! Harper does her best to cover up, but those hits are landing! Sienna pulls Lee up, and places her into the corner before lifting Harper to the top turnbuckle. Sienna connects with a KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST, ONE THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Rich Russillo: A little insurance policy to make sure that Harper doesn’t give her much resistance when it comes to this next move as Sienna climbs to the middle rope! Jade hooks Lee up for a SUPERPLEX! BUT HARPER BLOCKS IT, GRABBING HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE! SIENNA TRIES IT AGAIN, ONLY TO MEET THE SAME RESULT! LEE THEN STARTS TO BATTLE BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE, LOOSENING SIENNA’S GRIP, AND HARPER SENDS HER OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A GOURDBUSTER!
James Peters: Sienna Jade writhes in pain on the canvas, and the referee checks on her as Harper Lee perches himself on the top turnbuckle! BUT WITH THE REFEREE’S BACK TURNED, KASSIDY HOPS ON THE APRON, GRABBING LEE’S ANKLE, AND CROTCHING HER ON THE TOP ROPE!
Rich Russillo: Sienna rolls closer to her corner, and extends her hand for the tag out to Kassidy Heart!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Sienna made the tag, making Kassidy the legal competitor. Sienna rolls out of the ring, and Kassidy climbs to the middle rope. Heart grabs Lee in a front facelock, and starts clubbing her over the back REPEATEDLY! Kassidy hooks Harper up for a superplex, but again, Harper grabs hold of the top rope, refusing to let go, because that is a long drop down!
James Peters: Look at this! HOLLY! Holly hops up on the apron, and holds on to Harper’s leg, helping block Kassidy’s superplex attempt! SIENNA HOPS ON THE APRON, AND GRABS A HANDFUL OF HOLLY’S HAIR, CAUSING HER TO SPIN AROUND, AND CONNECT WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION ON SIENNA, BREAKING HER GRIP!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY STARTS TO UNLOAD WITH A FLURRY OF RIGHT HANDS ON SIENNA, BUT JADE CATCHES HER WITH AN APRON SIDE SLAM! MEANWHILE, HARPER LEE REBUFFS KASSIDY’S SUPERPLEX ATTEMPT, FIGHTING BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE, AND KNOCKING HER OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A HEADBUTT!
James Peters: HARPER LEE SEES AN OPPORTUNITY, AND GOES TO PERCH HERSELF ONCE AGAIN ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! BUT SIENNA JADE HOPS UP ON THE APRON, AND CHARGES TOWARD LEE! LEE TAKES NOTICE, AND KNOCKS SIENNA OFF WITH A KICK TO THE FACE!
Rich Russillo: WITH THAT SLIGHT HESITATION, KASSIDY RUNS UP, AND QUICKLY SCALES TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, HOOKING LEE UP FOR A SUPERPLEX ONCE MORE!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: SIENNA TAGS KASSIDY’S ANKLE AS SHE PLANTS HARPER IN THE CENTER WITH A SUPERPLEX, AND SIENNA JADE CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, BACK FACING LEE, AND MOONSAULTS OFF WITH A STARSTRUCK! SUPLEX, MOONSAULT COMBINATION! LEG IS HOOKED DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE-
James Peters: NO! STILL A KICKOUT BY HARPER LEE!
Persephone: Speaking of, can we talk about how she was on that top turnbuckle for an absolute eternity?
James Peters: :mjgrin: I’ll give you that, she was up there for a long time, but the Jaded Hearts were absolutely relentless when it came to getting that move off. With good reason as it almost scored them the Tag Titles!
Rich Russillo: Sienna gestures something to Kassidy Heart, and after getting to her feet, Heart grabs hold of Harper Lee as Sienna Jade goes down to a knee!
James Peters: Uh oh! I know what this is, they’re going to attempt the Beauty Killer, that Sick Knee from Sydney!
Rich Russillo: BUT HOLLY ARROW SLIDES IN, AND CONNECTS WITH PISTOL KISS! SIGNATURE STEP-UP AXE KICK BY HOLLY ARROW! AND THAT MIGHTA TAKEN SIENNA JADE OUT! KASSIDY GOES TO MARCH TOWARDS HOLLY, BUT HARPER PULLS HER BACK IN BY THE BAND OF HER TRUNKS, AND GOES FOR A BACK SUPLEX!
James Peters: KASSIDY BACKFLIPS ONTO HER FEET, AND PLANTS HARPER WITH A FALLING INVERTED DDT! STARGAZING CONNECTS! KASSIDY MAKES IT TO HER FEET, BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A INAZUMA LEG LARIAT BY HOLLY ARROW, WHO CHARGED IN WITH A HEAD OF STEAM!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, BUT TURNS INTO A KNIFE EDGE CHOP BY SIENNA JAD- NO! SIENNA FEIGNED THE KNIFE EDGE CHOP, CAUSING HOLLY TO DUCK DOWN, AND BE LEFT VULNERABLE FOR A SPIKE DDT! THE FACT SIENNA CAN STILL STAND AFTER THAT PISTOL KISS IS ASTOUNDING, BUT IT MIGHT BE PURE ADRENALINE AT THIS POINT!
James Peters: Harper uses the ropes, pulling herself up to a vertical base! Lee stumbles back into a RIPCORD ROLLING ELBO- NO! LEE CAUGHT SIENNA WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, AVOIDING THE WITCHES HAMMER! SIENNA JADE IS DOUBLED OVER, AND HARPER CONNECTS WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB, HOLDING IT FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEE-
Rich Russillo: SIENNA JADE EXPLODES OUT OF THE COVER! Harper pounds the mat in frustration, possibly wondering what she’ll have to do in order to put Sienna Jade away here. Sienna pulls herself up to a knee, utilizing the ropes, and leaning up against them. HARPER RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES, AND DRILLS INTO SIENNA WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!
James Peters: HARPER BRINGS SIENNA TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND GOES TO HIT THE OLYMPIC SLAM! RAGNAROK AS WE SEEN EARLIER! BUT SIERRA HAS IT SCOUTED, SLIPPING OUT BEHIND LEE, AND SHOVING HER INTO THE JADED HEARTS’ CORNER! SIENNA CHARGES IN- BUT LEE SIDESTEPS! NOW, AND SIENNA GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: HARPER CHARGES IN-
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY TAGGED SIENNA’S SHOULDER, AND PULLS HER OUT OF HARMS WAY, CAUSING LEE TO HIT SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! KASSIDY ENTERS THE RING, AND PULLS HARPER OUT FROM THE CORNER, BRINGING HER TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! KASSIDY LOCKS IN THE NECRO MAULER!
James Peters: THAT FULL NELSON! AND JUST RAGDOLLS HARPER AROUND! REFEREE ASKS HARPER IF SHE WANTS TO SUBMIT, BUT HARPER IS ADAMANT ON ANSWERING NO, DESPITE THE AMOUNT OF PAIN SHE MAY BE IN!
Persephone: JUST TAP!!
Rich Russillo: HARPER REACHES OUT TO THE ROPES, BUT SHES TOO FAR AWAY! REALIZING THAT LEE WONT TAP THAT EASY, KASSIDY UPS THE ANTE, DIGGING INTO LEE’S SHOULDER WITH HER SHOULDER! NOW, THE SCREAMS OF PAIN ARE BEING HEARD FROM HARPER LEE!
James Peters: THIS IS SICKENING TO WATCH, AND IF HARPER LEE TAPPED OUT HERE, I WOULDNT BLAME HER!
Rich Russillo: HARPER! HARPER USES THE ENVIRONMENT TO HER ADVANTAGE, AND BACKPEDALS INTO THE CORNER, SANDWICHING KASSIDY BETWEEN HER AND THE TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: BUT KASSIDY DOESNT LET GO! KASSIDY DOESNT LET GO, AND THE SCREAMS OF PAIN ARE STILL BEING HEARD FROM HARPER LEE AS KASS DIGS DEEPER INTO HARPER LEE’S SHOULDER!
Rich Russillo: AND NOW BLOOD HAS BEGUN TO TRICKLE DOWN LEE’S SHOULDER! SHE NEEDS TO GET OUT THIS HOLD, AND GET OUT OF IT FAST! LEE DRIVES KASSIDY BACK INTO THE CORNER AGAIN, BUT STILL, SHE DOESNT BREAK THE HOLD! HARPER LEE WITH A LAST GASP, DRIVES KASSIDY BACK INTO THE CORNER AGAIN!
James Peters: THATS THREE TIMES KASSIDY HAS BEEN DRIVEN INTO THAT CORNER, BUT LOOK AT THIS!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: SIENNA HOPS ON THE APRON, AND TAGS HERSELF IN! KASSIDY STILL HAS THAT FULL NELSON APPLIED, AND WITH HARPER SUBDUED, SIENNA LANDS A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION!
Rich Russillo: Harper is doubled over as she stumbles out of the corner, and Sienna sends her out through the middle rope!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Tag back out to Kassidy Heart, who drops off the apron, and sends Harper Lee into the barricade SHOULDER FIRST! Kassidy rolls Lee back inside the ring, and Lee pulls herself up in the Jaded Hearts corner! Kassidy slides in the ring, and charges in!
James Peters: BUT HARPER LEE GETS THE BOOT UP! AND CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW ON SIENNA JADE ON THE APRON! KASSIDY MARCHES TOWARD LEE, BUT LEE QUICKLY CRAWLS BETWEEN KASSIDY’S LEGS, SLIPPING THROUGH HER FINGERTIPS! THE SIZE, WHICH IS USUALLY A DISADVANTAGE TURNS OUT TO BE AN ADVANTAGE THERE FOR HARPER LEE!
Rich Russillo: LEE TRIES CRAWLING TOWARD ARROW, HAND STRETCHED FOR THE TAG, BUT KASSIDY SPINS AROUND, AND GRABS HARPER’S ANKLE! HARPER RISES TO ONE FOOT, HOPPING UP AND DOWN! HARPER ATTEMPTS TO TAKE KASSIDY OUT WITH AN ENZIGURI AS SHE SPINS AROUND! BUT REMEMBER, KASSIDY GOT CAUGHT WITH EARLIER, AND HAS IT SCOUTED THIS TIME AS SHE DUCKS UNDERNEATH!
James Peters: LEE FALLS FLAT ON HER FACE, AND RISES TO ALL FOURS! KASSIDY WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF LEE, AND POWERS HER UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! BUT THERES HARPER LEE WITH A GO BEHIND, AND DUMPS KASSIDY HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: :mjcry: Why does God hate me?
James Peters: :wtf:
Rich Russillo: Harper Lee stands herself up following that, and realizing that her team could lose the advantage, Sienna Jade enters the ring, AND RUSHES HARPER! BUT HARPER LEE SIDESTEPS, AND SIENNA GETS SENT INTO A FOREARM FROM HOLLY ARROW ON THE APRON! SIENNA JADE STAGGERS BACK INTO A REVERSE RANA FROM HARPER LEE!
James Peters: SIENNA JADE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, AND KASSIDY HEART GRABS HOLD OF HARPER LEE’S HAIR! LEE SLIPS BEHIND KASSIDY, AND GRABS HER IN POSITION FOR ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX! BUT KASSIDY SPINS AROUND, AND HAS HARPER IN A FRONT FACELOCK NOW!
Rich Russillo: SHES GOING FOR THAT DEDEDE DDT! BUT HARPER LEE SHOVES KASSIDY AWAY! KASSIDY STUMBLES BACK INTO POTARA’S CORNER, KNOCKING HOLLY OFF WITH AN ELBOW! I DONT EVEN THINK THAT WAS PURPOSEFUL BY KASSIDY, BUT IT TURNS OUT TO BE A HAPPY INCIDENT FOR HER, NEUTRALIZING ONE OF THE THREATS!
James Peters: KASSIDY CHARGES INTO LEE FOR A CLOTHESLINE, BUT HARPER TRAPS THE ARM, AND TURNS IT INTO A SMALL PACKAGE!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! Both competitors slowly make it back to their feet, and Harper Lee staggers back into her corner! KASSIDY HEART DIVES AT LEE! BUT LEE AVOIDS IT, CAUSING KASSIDY TO HIT FACE FIRST WITH THE RINGPOST! KASSIDY STUMBLES BEFORE FALLING DOWN TO ALL FOURS!
James Peters: Kassidy crawls toward Sienna Jade, and Holly hops back on the apron, making the tag out to Harper Lee!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: TAG IS MADE FROM BOTH SIDES, AND HOLLY ARROW SLINGSHOTS HERSELF INSIDE THE RING, CHARGING TOWARD SIENNA JADE, WHO ALSO CHARGES AT HER! RUNNING ELBOW STRIKE DROPS SIENNA JADE, WHO QUICKLY IS BACK TO HER FEET, AND GETS DROPPED WITH ANOTHER!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY STANDS SIENNA UP, AND IRISH WHIPS HER OFF THE ROPES! SIENNA COUNTERS, SENDING HOLLY INSTEAD! HOLLY ALMOST KNOCKS KASSIDY HEART OFF THE APRON WITH A RIGHT, BUT KASSIDY HANGS ON! SIENNA RUSHES IN- BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A BOOT, STAGGERING HER!
James Peters: HOLLY RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND BASEMENT DROPKICKS KASSIDY IN THE KNEE, CAUSING KASS TO HIT FACE FIRST ON THE APRON! HOLLY CHARGES TOWARD SIENNA, AND ALMOST EATS A CLOTHESLINE! BUT HOLLY DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND TRIES TO RIPCORD SIENNA AROUND, BUT SIENNA BLOCKS IT WITH REPEATED BACK ELBOWS! SIENNA CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE AS HOLLY ARROW IS STUNNED!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA DIVES WITH A CROSSBODY! BUT HOLLY ARROW ROLLS THROUGH, HAVING SIENNA UP IN A CRADLE, AND LAUNCHES HER WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM! HOLLY SLIDES OUT TO THE APRON, AND CRASHES INTO KASSIDY WITH A RUNNING KNEE OFF THE APRON!
James Peters: HOLLY HOPS BACK ON THE APRON, BUT SIENNA JADE COMES CHARGING IN! HOLLY LOW BRIDGES THE TOP ROPE, SENDING SIENNA UP AND OVER!
Rich Russillo: BOTH JADED HEARTS SLOWLY STAND THEMSELVES UP ON THE OUTSIDE, AND HOLLY DIVES OFF THE APRON WITH A CANNONBALL ON BOTH WOMEN! HOLLY SLIDES SIENNA JADE BACK IN, AND HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
James Peters: SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: If these nearfalls keep happening, put me out of my misery.
James Peters: Both Holly and Sienna slowly rise to a vertical base, with Holly making it to her feet first. Holly irish whips Sienna off the ropes, BUT SIENNA TWISTS HER ARM, AND TAGS HOLLY WITH A STIFF ELBOW STRIKE! HOLLY IS DOUBLED OVER, AND SIENNA GRABS HER FOR A TORNADO DDT, KICKING OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG! KASSIDY TAGGED HERSELF IN AS SHE TAGGED SIENNA’S ANKLE! BUT HOLLY SHOVES SIENNA OFF! SIENNA LANDS ON HER FEET, BUT HOLLY CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW ONTO KASSIDY! SIENNA GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT HOLLY ARROW DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, GRABBING SIENNA INTO A REAR WAISTLOCK! STANDING SWITCH BY SIENNA! THEN ANOTHER STANDING SWITCH BY HOLLY!
James Peters: HOLLY BOUNCES SIENNA OFF THE ROPES FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL! HOLLY HAS SIENNA COVERED, BUT I DONT THINK SHE REALIZES THAT SIENNA IS NOT THE LEGAL COMPETITOR!
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY ENTERS THE RING, AND HOLLY LETS GO OF THE COVER- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A SPEAR! SPEAR BY KASSIDY! THE LEG IS HOOKED!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE
James Peters: SHOULDER UP! VERY, VERY CLOSE FOR JADED HEARTS! Kassidy Heart is growing annoyed with the constant kickouts.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY TAGS OUT TO SIENNA JADE, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! KASSIDY DIVES OFF WITH A HEADBUTT WHILE SIENNA HITS A MOONSAULT! RIDE OR DIE CONNECTS, AND SIENNA HOOKS THE LEG DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHH-
James Peters: HARPER SLIDES IN, AND BREAKS THINGS UP WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE TO THE BACK! KASSIDY GRABS HOLD OF LEE, AND SENDS HER OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! HARPER HANGS ON, JUST BARELY, CATCHING HERSELF ON THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY HEADS OUT TO THE APRON, AND PULLS LEE UP! HARPER BREAKS FREE, EXPLODING WITH A FOREARM! KASS RESPONDS TO THAT WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI! HARPER CONTINUES BATTLING BACK WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! BOTH COMPETITORS START EXCHANGING KNIFE EDGE CHOPS ON THE APRON!
James Peters: HARPER WITH A KICK TO THE GUT DOUBLES KASSIDY OVER FOR A SUPLEX ATTEMPT ON THE APRON! KASSIDY FIGHTS IT OFF, BLOCKING THE ATTEMPT, AND LIFTS LEE UP FOR A SUPLEX OF HER OWN! SIMILAR TO KASSIDY, LEE BLOCKS THE ATTEMPT, AND HOISTS KASSIDY UP! KASSIDY FLOATS OVER, AND LANDS BACK INSIDE THE RING! KASSIDY TRIES BRINGING LEE INSIDE WITH A SUPLEX, BUT HARPER BLOCKS IT!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA JADE! SIENNA JADE SUNSET FLIPS OVER BOTH WOMEN, AND PEELS LEE OFF THE APRON IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! HARPER LEE FLAILS HER ARMS, KNOWING THAT SHE IS IN TROUBLE, AND DELIVERS WITH RIGHT HANDS TO THE SKULL OF JADE!
James Peters: BUT KASSIDY STEPS OUT TO THE APRON, AND DIVES OFF WITH A CLOTHESLINE! POWERBOMB, CLOTHESLINE COMBINATION! AND HARPER LEE LOOKS OUT OF IT ON THE OUTSIDE! INNOVATIVE TAG TEAM WORK THERE BY THE JADED HEARTS!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA JADE CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AFTER GETTING UP ON THE APRON, REMEMBERING THAT SHE HAS HOLLY ARROW TO WORRY ABOUT!
James Peters: SIENNA DIVES WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! BUT HOLLY ROLLS OUT THE WAY! SIENNA ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET! HOLLY CHARGES SIENNA, BUT EATS A ROLLING ELBOW! MODIFIED WITCHES HAMMER!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW CAN BARELY STAND, AND SIENNA GESTURES FOR KASSIDY HEART TO THE ENTER THE RING, WHICH SHE DOES! SIENNA GRABS HOLD OF HOLLY FOR THE BEAUTY KILLER! THAT BULLDOG ONTO THE EXPOSED KNEE OF KASSIDY! SIENNA HOOKS THE LEG!
James Peters: MEANWHILE, KASSIDY PLAYS GOALKEEPER, MAKING SURE THAT HARPER REMAINS DOWN AFTER THAT TAG TEAM MANUEVER ON THE OUTSIDE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: HARPER LEE! HARPER LEE BEGINS TO STIR! AND GOES TO SLIDE BACK IN THE RING!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: NO! HARPER LEE COLLAPSES TO A KNEE! LEE COLLAPSED TO A KNEE! I DONT THINK SHE’LL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT IN TIME AS SHE TRIES TO SLIDE IN STILL!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNERS… AND THE NEW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS… JADED HEARTS!!
(‘True Love’ by CFO$ plays to a mixed reaction from fans, some unhappy to see POTARA lose the titles here to Jaded Hearts, but others able to respect the quality match these four put on, and the fact: Jaded Hearts managed to earn those titles. Kassidy and Sienna hug in the center of the ring before being handed the Tag Titles, and for Kassidy, her Universal Women’s Title as well.)
Persephone: The pain is over…
James Peters: We have NEW Unified Tag Team Champions in the form of Jaded Hearts, and I’d love to say that I’m surprised, but really, it could’ve been anybodies ball game there.
Rich Russillo: Exactly. There were times where Jaded Hearts had POTARA, and times where it was the opposite. But in the end, Jaded Hearts managed to prevail, pinning Holly Arrow to do so.
James Peters: Congrats to the new champs, but I hope the old champs know that they did a great job defending those titles, and proving themselves as worthy to have them.
(Kassidy and Sienna celebrate up the ramp, holding their titles high, and rubbing it in the faces of POTARA. Harper is trying to hide how upset she is as she’s kneeled down beside Holly, who is sat down on the canvas, head held low, visible disappointment after how things went.)
James Peters; Jeez, POTARA look absolutely devastated…
Persephone: Who cares?
James Peters: :wow:
(Harper musters out the strength to help Holly up as the Jaded Hearts theme song fades in the background. The crowd gives both women a standing ovation following the match, and they go to leave the ring as the camera starts to fade elsewhere.)
James Peters: HEY, WHAT THE HELL?!
Rich Russillo: HARPER JUST PULLED HOLLY BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND DROPPED HER WITH A BACKSTABBER! HOUSE OF BALLOONS!
James Peters: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?! CMON!
Persephone: “Shocking” move by a woman known for being a sore loser.
Rich Russillo: HARPER LEE CONNECTED WITH THAT BACKSTABBER, WHICH IS AN APPROPRIATE NAME, GIVEN WHAT JUST HAPPENED!
James Peters: THIS ISNT HARPER’S FIRST TIME DOING SOMETHING LIKE THIS WHEN THINGS DONT GO HER WAY! FIRST, IT WAS SIERRA BRADFORD, NOW ITS HOLLY ARROW! SHE’S GOT TO BE PISSED THAT THINGS ENDED THIS WAY, ESPECIALLY TO SIENNA JADE, BECAUSE WE KNOW HOW HER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN ENDED!
Rich Russillo: AND I HATE TO WISH BAD ON A PERFORMER, BUT I HOPE HOLLY MAKES HARPER PAY FOR THIS!
(Harper looks around as the crowd erupts with boos. Harper looks down at Holly Arrow laid out with absolute anger and disdain before leaving the ring, and heading up the ramp as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a shot of the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, with the Jacksonville crowd still loud and hyped a good way into the show for what’s coming up next. Their mood is immediately soured though as they’re met with the sounds of ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics being heard blasting through the speakers of the arena. They immediately greet the person coming out with a loud negative reaction, knowing exactly who they are, with the camera going over to show Harper Lee as she makes her way out to the stage. She has a smirk on her face knowing what’s coming up, as she then begins to walk down the ramp and toward the ring with unmatched confidence.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ‘THE WORST WOMAN IN THE WORLD’… HARPER LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well it’s safe to say that these past couple of weeks have not been the most civil for Harper Lee. Just last week, it was made official that her match against Holly Arrow at Pain For Pride would be contested in an Exploding Flaming Tables match. That was after the previous week when Holly would also throw Harper into electrical equipment. Even though she got a win in the tag team match last week, it’s clear her mind, especially now, is focused on one thing and one thing only.
James Peters: Finally putting an end to the saga between her and Holly. It started last year when Harper was the one to kill POTARA at Wicked Games, and now who would have thought that it would reach this point? With just one week left before Pain For Pride Kingdom, I’m sure that tensions are as high as ever between the two. Now it seems like Harper has some final words, and if you want me to be honest, I wouldn’t be all that surprised if Holly had something to say about that as well.
Persephone: C’mon, guys, if there’s one thing that all of us can agree on… it’s that Harper had it coming! I mean, shit, that’s what you get when you’re the reincarnation of Satan, right? I hope she burns next week, maybe Holly can burn too… I’m not picky.
(Harper makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron, before entering through the ropes and into the ring. She then heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Sweet Dream’, from there, begins to completely fade out. Then, heading toward the center of the ring, Harper would take a moment to allow the crowd to quiet down before beginning to speak from there.)
Harper Lee: Contrary to what everyone believes, I’m actually in a really good mood! Of course, maybe last week that wasn’t the case, but as we get closer and closer to Pain For Pride so is my excitement of finally putting an end to this once and for all. I don’t know what Holly Arrow is thinking trying to pull some absurd stunts like this to get ahead, what good does that do for her??? I’ll tell you, it does absolutely nothing. In fact, it only makes things worse for herself, and she must be some sort of idiot if she wants to do that. But you know what? That’s fine! It’s not a problem for me if this is the route that she wants to go down. If this is the road that she wants to take, then what I’m going to do is simply reap the benefits of it. Because, and this might be a shocker you might want to sit down for this… the world does not revolve around Holly Arrow! 🤯 I’m not heading into this match solely to handle some petty grudge, but to also make a statement considering this is the biggest show of the Season. I already had to waste my last Pain For Pride with the likes of her, and now that this is the second consecutive year where she has to be involved, I’m looking to finally put this all behind me. So when I beat Holly, it’s not just to prove that I’m better than her, but it’s also to exceed the likes of her so I never have to see her again. So that I can be the star that I know I am while she continues to fumble every major opportunity that she gets!
(Harper has a genuine smile on her face thinking about it while the crowd shows their displeasure toward this. She completely ignores them though as she continues on from there.)
Harper Lee: But in order to understand this fully, I know you need some context surrounding the situation. Thankfully, that’s why I’m out here tonight, and that is to talk about POTARA from the most trustworthy eyes in the business… me! To fully grasp the situation at hand we need to start from the beginning, and I think we all know exactly why this team was formed in the first place. It was none of my doing, in fact, when Holly went up to me and posed such a question, she was practically BEGGING for my allegiance. She knew that she NEEDED me in her career because, without me, she would get nowhere alone. I mean, that’s already a commonly known fact, right? Holly didn’t have anything noteworthy as a singles competitor at the time and still doesn’t, so you know what? I decided why not. Sometimes I’m in the mood to give to charity, and this was one of those days. From then on out I quite literally put the team on my back. I carried her all the way to the promised land and I did EVERYTHING that I could to make sure that we succeeded. It led us so far that we won the Unified Tag Team Championships, and thanks to me, Holly now has the only title that she will ever win in her career! You’re welcome, Holly, truly! But, of course, this wouldn’t be a story of POTARA if we didn’t talk about the tragedies that proceeded to unfold near the end. The true fall of POTARA came at Wicked Games 2023, and just as it always seemed to be, the blame could be put on one person and one person only.
(Harper wipes away fake tears as she has to recount the “tragedies” that occurred. She takes a moment as the crowd continues to boo her before she goes on.)
Harper Lee: The biggest defense of our career, the biggest opportunity that we had against the best tag team in the company… and she messed up. She came up short when it mattered most and because of that, we not only lost our titles that we already held for so long, but she ruined EVERYTHING! She messed up what I had worked so hard to make perfect, she had done this to POTARA, so therefore, I had to be the one that ended it. So if there’s one person that I blame for everything that has happened up to this point if there is one person who has done this to themselves and made this situation at Pain For Pride worse than it needed to be… it’s Holly Arrow and Holly Arrow only-
(‘Judas’ by Lady Gaga is then heard quickly overtaking what Harper had to say, and with an annoyed look on her face, the camera goes over to the stage as Holly Arrow begins to make her way out. The crowd roars in approval as Holly has a visibly perplexed look on her face after hearing what Harper had to say. She’s not exactly receiving what she’s heard so well, but that’s to be expected. She takes a moment to look around before, from there, Holly then begins to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Persephone: Look, I think Harper was speaking facts when she talked about POTARA.
Rich Russillo: Well someone certainly disagreed and that’s her opponent at Pain For Pride, Holly Arrow. We know that it’s been heated these past couple of weeks and Holly specifically has made it known that she has one thing and one thing only on her mind and that’s putting an end to Harper Lee at the biggest show of the Season.
James Peters: Well Harper isn’t going to go down quietly and Holly knows that, and in what could be their final encounter before Pain For Pride, I’m sure that they’re going to have some strong words to say to one another in the process here tonight.
(Holly makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron, entering the ring as Harper is already shouting at her and belittling her. Holly isn’t listening though as she makes her way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area. ‘Judas’ then begins to come to a close from there as she approaches Harper and meets her face-to-face. The crowd roars for this encounter and it’s not long before Holly begins to speak.)
Holly Arrow: Do we really have to go over this again? This pathetic POTARA dialogue where you ramble on and on about how you’re the sole reason for our success? Yeah, you certainly have them believing you! I could open a whole tomb about our team and really how I’m the person you can thank for being in the position that you’re in today, but there’s a time and a place for that and already having to listen to your sob story has worn me out in regards to that specific conversation. My question to you is… what do you gain out of this? Other than giving yourself a reason to constantly stroke your ego and bend reality to your own perception, why are you still going on about what happened to POTARA? If there is anyone to blame for how these last few months have played out, if there is anybody to look toward when you ask yourself why this match is happening at Pain For Pride, they’re not pointing at me, they’re pointing at you. I blame you for this because ultimately, you’re the one who felt the need to turn your back on one of the only people that was ever, and I mean EVER, going to trust you after everything that you’ve done in the past. Even when people begged me to turn away and leave while I still could, I trusted you, Harper, because I knew that deep down, you could be redeemable. Sucks to say that I was wrong about that, but it doesn’t suck to say that I can make up for it.
(The crowd cheers at this while Harper keeps her silence, allowing Holly to continue on.)
Holly Arrow: That I can make things right and find the solace that I need through beating you in this long-awaited singles match. So you can feel however you want to feel about POTARA and you can come out here and ramble on and on about how it’s never your fault! You can never blame Harper Lee for all the misfortunes of her career! But none of what happened during our time as a team will change the fact that in just a week’s time… you’re done for. I finally get my comeuppance against a woman who has wronged me one too many times before and wants to cry foul when the situation is convenient to her because she just can’t handle that pressure. You talk about last year and how we defended our titles at Pain For Pride successfully and called it a “waste of time”, well just like I led you to a win then, I’m going to lead you to a loss now. You’re going to have nobody to blame for that but yourself, which I know is a hard thing to do, but you’re just going to have to do it.
Harper Lee: Oh, give me a break, Holly! Do you really think that I, of all people, should be thanking you? You’ve got to be insane. I have no reason to do any of that, especially considering that, once again, I’m spending another consecutive Pain For Pride having to deal with you instead of, I don’t know, competing in the main event for the Universal Women’s Championship as I deserve. In case you didn’t realize, I should have that opportunity right now. My talents do not deserve to be wasted on a match against you that we all know the result of already, and at some point, we’re just going to have to be honest with ourselves and face reality. You can try as you may, do whatever you feel is going to get the job done, but Holly… you will never beat me. You will never even come close to reaching my level simply because you are incapable of that. Without me, you’d be nothing, and now that POTARA is done, you are going to be left with nothing. You’re right, you’re the only person in this company who would be foolish enough to trust me, so perhaps that means you know me better than anyone else does. So deep down you can say for certain, in every single category, Harper Lee trumps Holly Arrow.
Holly Arrow: Really? Is that true? Well if there’s one thing I can say for certain is that having teamed with you for as long as I have there is nobody who knows better in regards to how to beat you than me. The only reason you’re not willing to accept that in your mind is because you tossed me away when the situation was convenient to you and that immediately defaults you to believe that I’ve been nothing but dead weight. What hasn’t changed between then and now is the fact that you haven’t been able to take accountability. You haven’t been able to come to grips with what’s happened and even now you’re still trying to run your mouth over and over again, trying to make people believe something that they wouldn’t believe in their right minds. I’m done with you, Harper, I truly am. If you think that I just wanted to face you for the hell of it, then you thought wrong, because you truly forced my hand. Once again, you’re the only person to blame for this. Harper Lee being in this position right now instead of apparently being further up on the card is not any sort of fault of my own, but it’s yours, and I hope that once this Marquee Event is over and we move on next Season, hopefully as far apart as possible, that’s something that you’ll soon come to understand before it’s too late. But knowing you, you won’t do that, it’s something that you could never seem to do.
(Harper has a displeased expression on her face as she listens to what Holly has to say. She shakes her head, clearly not agreeing at all with it before she then looks back up at her.)
Harper Lee: You have to be some sort of fool, Holly. Nobody would willingly do this to themselves knowing the consequences that they were going to have to face. Nobody would go to the lengths that you would go to if they knew the impossible odds that stood in front of them in a match like this. If this is really what you want, then it’s what you’re going to get, but just know I’m not walking into the next Season with any sort of astute realization thanks to you of all people, but rather it’s going to be you walking into the next Season with regret knowing that you messed up trying to pick a fight with me. If you knew what was good for you, you would’ve left this all behind. But you couldn’t, and here we are, now I’m going to have to put you to an unfortunate end, and that’s not something I feel regret for.
Holly Arrow: Well then I’m not going to feel any regret for what happened either. Pain For Pride, this, between you and I, is done for. I never want to see you again, no matter how much it hurts you to know that you’re going to lose to me. The downfall of POTARA was never my fault, it was yours, and you started this, and now you’re going to have to pay the price because I’m ending this and I’m ending this-
Rich Russillo: OH! HARPER HAS HEARD ENOUGH! SHE TAKES HER MICROPHONE AND SMASHES IT ACROSS THE HEAD OF HOLLY SENDING HER STAGGERING BACK! HARPER NOW STARTS TO CONNECT WITH BRUTAL PUNCHES TO HER HEAD, TRYING TO BEAT HER DOWN AND GET THE UPPER HAND TO END THEIR ENCOUNTER! HOLLY IS FIGHTING BACK BUT SHE CAN’T DO MUCH IN THIS SITUATION!
James Peters: HARPER THEN GRABS HER BY THE ARM BEFORE SENDING HER TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE RING WITH AN IRISH WHIP… LEAPING UP AND GOING FOR A CORKSCREW ELBOW STRIKE TO HOLLY-
Rich Russillo: BUT SHE LANDS IN HOLLY’S ARMS AS HOLLY UNWINDS HER RIGHT INTO ‘THE EMPEROR’S TIME’! THE RIPCORD LARIAT COMPLETELY RIPS HARPER’S HEAD OFF AND HOLLY ISN’T DONE EITHER! SHE KEEPS A HOLD OF HER ARM AS SHE BRINGS HER BACK UP TO HER FEET…
James Peters: BEFORE PULLING HER IN AND CONNECTING WITH ‘GALAXY IMPACT’! THE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER COMPLETELY WIPES OUT HARPER LEE!
Persephone: She must be some sort of idiot.
(Harper is dropped down to the ground, completely unconscious as Holly rises back up to her feet, picking up the microphone off the ground while she does.)
Holly Arrow: Consider that a preview of next week. After Pain For Pride, I NEVER want to see you again.
(Holly slams her microphone down to the ground while ‘Judas’, once again begins to blast through the speakers of the arena. The last shot seen is Holly Arrow standing on top of a downed Harper Lee while Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to transition over to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Minerva defends the Universal Women’s Championship against Milli Banks and Hikari Kanno.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show the backstage area of the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. There, in a secluded area under dim lighting, two very familiar Elitists are seen standing in front of the camera. As the shot pans up, it’s revealed to be Alex Myers and Ruler, better known collectively as the tag team NICHOLISM. The crowd roars in approval of this as both of them have very serious expressions on their face knowing what these past couple of weeks have been like for them, and it doesn’t take long before they begin to speak from there.)
Alex Myers: When Hunter and I entered this Season there was a lot of optimism from both of us. Despite us still being on our separate paths, it didn’t change the fact that our roads were eerily similar, and it even led us to participate in the same EAW World Championship match back at Bloodsport 2023. I think both of us can agree that even with the opportunities that had come our way, it didn’t change the fact that we were still greatly unsatisfied with our body of work. We had still felt despite everything that we had accomplished in EAW that it was not going to be enough. We had a laundry list of goals set out in front of us, and every time that we even got close to that, we ended up getting pushed back further. It takes a toll on a person, not just physically, but mentally as well, and it was hard, each time that we ended up failing, to get back up and try and push ourselves further. It was troubling knowing that this time wasn’t enough and that we were going to have to pray that the next opportunity to come would be. There are no guarantees in this company, there never have been, and it was always a week-by-week basis for me specifically and when it wasn’t enough it just felt like no matter how hard I tried, I was only going in circles. I was only forcing myself down a hole that sunk deeper and deeper beneath me, and for a moment I had lost hope in myself and my abilities.
Ruler: Alexis never expected anything to come easy for her, as did I, and while she has her thoughts on it, I consider it all very humbling. I won’t deny that out of the two of us in NICHOLISM I am the more… emotional one out of us two. My anger gets the better of me, and I’ve done things on this brand that have even forced Alexis to step in and calm me down. All of this is to say that I felt the same way as them. Entering the Season the only thing I had under my belt was the New Breed Championship. The only thing that I had going for me was that my career was still young and I had a lot of potential going for me as long as I kept working, but that wasn’t enough for me. Because how long was I supposed to keep working? How much of my 100% was I going to have to exert until I felt that things were just right for me? That’s what I could never understand. I had my moments where things felt like they were going to turn around for me. Times had come around where I had felt I was literally fingertips away from the opportunities that I had fought so hard to obtain, but at the end of the day… it never was enough. There was a period, just like Alexis, where everything felt hopeless and something had to give. Then that’s when I realized it…
Alex Myers: NICHOLISM.
(Alex looks toward Ruler as both members of the team have determined expressions on their faces. They know what this tag team has done for them and how much of an impact this has had on both of their careers alike.)
Alex Myers: Despite the history that we’ve had with one another, one thing that Hunter and I have never done is team with each other. We had too many differences to be reconciled, and it was simply a thought that never crossed our minds considering that we were so hellbent on achieving everything that we were looking for out of our singles careers respectively. But when we finally had the opportunity to, when we finally put all our issues aside once and for all, we had come to the understanding that we had a lot more in common than we thought at first. Specifically, our drive to succeed, and our willingness to do anything in order to reach our goals. As mentioned, we both agreed that our careers had stagnated, but at the same time that doesn’t mean that we were ready to give up just yet., We weren’t willing to stop because we knew that we had what it took in order to reach that next level. This is why we decided to take an entirely new route, and that’s where NICHOLISM came in. When we came together we put our best efforts forward. We worked tirelessly to build our stocks as a credible tag team until we reached where we desired. Until we were at the very top of the tag team division with absolutely no challengers in sight. That’s when we reached a breakthrough, that’s when things reached an entirely different gear, and we knew that this was what we needed.
Ruler: This was the missing piece the entire time, and it led us to Operation: Doomsday. Filling in a spot for KAI-ZEN in a Unified Tag Team Championship match against The Jaded Hearts. There were a lot of thoughts that swarmed the minds of everybody watching. Not only was this a last-minute ordeal, but the team of Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade spoke for itself. But just like every single other “insurmountable” situation in our career, it was irrelevant. It never mattered to us and it didn’t change what we felt was going to happen and that was walking out as the Champions. Although there was some interference in between, that’s what we did, and at the end of the day, we were undeniable. We stood at the very top of the mountain, and for the short time that we defended those titles, we did so with pride. It was exactly what we desired, the second wind that took us to new heights when it was all said and done. We wore those with pride and we planned to go the distance with them… and that’s when it was taken away from us. That’s when Fighting Spirit reared its ugly head and The Jaded Hearts took them back, and we’re not going to act like that didn’t happen. We’re not going to make excuses for our failures. Simply put, we were pushed right back down to the bottom of the mountain, and just as it felt at the start of the Season, we were forced to start again.
Alex Myers: But this wasn’t anything new for us. This wasn’t anything that we hadn’t gone through before. We’ve lost matches before, and more so, we’ve lost titles before. It’s never the best feeling, and it’s safe to say that losing those Unified Tag Team Championships so early into our run was not the best motivator going forward, but we knew that we couldn’t let that be the end of it. When we talked to Captain Charisma about it, he lit the fire underneath us that was necessary in order to do what we knew we had to do. To finally dust ourselves off and get back up to our feet, restarting the journey that we had worked so hard to conquer in the first place. It was a hard pill to swallow, but once we did, we forced ourselves back into the equation. We didn’t care what The Jaded Hearts or British Invasion had planned for each other, just like we didn’t care the first time around either, and we were going to make sure that this didn’t end the way that they wanted it to, but how we wanted it to and that was by becoming two-time Unified Tag Team Champions. As we get closer and closer to Pain For Pride that is my mentality, and I’m not going to stop it for anybody. Hunter and I are going to continue to work our asses off just like we’ve done our entire career, and just like Operation: Doomsday when we first cemented NICHOLISM as the tag team to beat, we’re going to do it again as the biggest way to cap off our Season yet.
Ruler: If there is one thing that we have established so far, it’s that we’ve had our ups and downs as singles competitors and as a tag team. That is to be expected, that is what happens in EAW and that doesn’t mean that it’s the end of the world, which is something that we learned a long time ago. But despite that, we have risen above, and we have exceeded the challenge in front of us no matter what it was. We’ve had a number of opponents that have come our way and tried to tell us that we didn’t have what it took. Despite our previous success, NICHOLISM was not going to catch lightning in a bottle again by beating The Jaded Hearts. And although our wins against not only them but British Invasion as well have not come without controversy, we knew that it never made a difference in the first place. That we could beat them regardless of that, and that is the message that we’re looking to send as we head into next week. We’ve continued pushing forward no matter the circumstance and no matter what has come our way, and we’re confident that this will lead us to reclaim the Unified Tag Team Championships as we should against competition that has counted us out a long time ago. Against competition that doesn’t believe that we can do it, and have made it known that they believe that they are so above us, even though that doesn’t mean anything.
Alex Myers: For the last few months we’ve all been dealing with each other in our own unique ways. It started with British Invasion costing The Jaded Hearts in hopes of making it known that they wanted to go after our titles, and then it transitioned over to British Invasion being costed by them in return for what they have done. Regardless of how you may perceive it, it doesn’t change the fact that we’re not entirely happy that things turned out the way that they have. We didn’t expect British Invasion to be involved with our Unified Tag Team Championship win nor for Kassidy and Sienna to end our reigns.
Ruler: So we’re going to rectify that at Pain For Pride, when they least expect it, by defeating them both and proving that they made a grave mistake counting us out. We promised that we were going to walk out as Champions and into the next Season as the top tag team, and no matter what has happened in between, we’re going to make sure that happens.
Alex Myers: Pain for Pride will belong to NICHOLISM, if it’s the last thing I do. I promise that no matter what happens, we are going to be leaving Pain For Pride with exactly what we deserve… and that’s the Unified Tag Team Chanpionships.
(The crowd inside of the arena cheers loudly as both Alex and Ruler eye the camera with fierce looks in their eyes, clearly very passionate about Pain For Pride and everything that comes along with it, knowing that they’re going to be walking into the biggest match of their career against the top tag teams that this company has to offer from all three brands. They then stand up from where they’re seated and make their way out of the scene as it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
[SCREENBAR – Bloodsport 2023.]
(The camera shifts to Bella Braxton as the first match graphic to kick off Bloodsport is shown)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS A CAGE OF DEATH MATCH! AND IT IS FOR THE EAW WORRLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!
( The Copenhagen crowd exploded in cheers to the announcement of this match. The Cage of Death is already on the floor, surrounding the ring. It is illuminated with flashing blue and red lights, showcasing the sixteen feet high steel bars, with it being topped off with a barbed wire net. There is plenty of room at ringside for these competitors to fight, with access to customary weapons, along with an open tank of piranhas attached to the western side of the cage. )
( “The Perfect Girl” by Mareux echoes throughout the Royal Arena as Ruler makes his entrance first. Ruler makes his way down the ramp, and slowly, but surely inspects the Cage of Death. He gradually walks around, pointing and whispering threats at the piranhas and continues to stroll around the ring. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING THE CHALLENGERS! FIRST! From The Reserved in Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 220 pounds.. HE IS ‘THE REVOLUTIONIZER,’ RUUUUULLEERRR!!
Rich Russillo: We are here tonight, shockingly in the opening match of Bloodsport to see who will rage into the Fall as the EAW World Champion. We have The Revolutionizer, Ruler! We have the Guardian Angel, Alex Myers. We have the Oklahoma Storm, Donovan Duke.. and we have the reigning and defending champion, the God himself, Drake King! This is going to be an incredibly competitive match, and Drake definitely has his hands full.
James Peters: Drake King is up against three hungry competitors who undoubtedly represent the new era of Elite Answers Wrestling. Drake has been in these competitors’ position before.. and when it comes to Ruler. Ruler is cold and calculated. He is sadistic and malicious. He is incredibly unpredictable, and he provides a very interesting aspect into this match! Ruler has stated many times that this season, he will not stop at any point for anybody. He will make sure he takes advantage of every opportunity that comes to him, and this opportunity tonight is one that he will put everything on the table to take advantage of.
( Ruler sits in the middle of the ring as his theme song is overlapped with “Soundtrack 2 My Life” by Kid Cudi. The Royal Arena becomes unglued to the appearance of Alex Myers as they begin to march down the ramp and into the Cage of Death. )
Bella Braxton: AND FROM AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND… WEIGHING IN AT 180 POUNDS.. THEY ARE THE ‘GUARDIAN ANGEL,’ ALEEEXXXX MYYYYERRRRSSSSS!!
James Peters: Drake King might have emerged victorious for the dangerous Methuselah at Pain For Pride 16, but now nothing is in his favour tonight. He does not have to be pinned or submitted to lose the EAW World Championship, and that is worsened by the fact that anything goes inside this Cage of Death! He has nowhere to go, but to face his demons and go against three hungry sharks!
Rich Russillo: What makes this match incredibly unpredictable and impossible to tell where it goes, is that we really can’t tell. All four elitists have shown so much heart and soul in the weeks leading up to this match, it’s hard to tell who wants the EAW World Championship more. Alex Myers has shouted the same sentiments as Ruler. He has no intention of stopping. He has every intention in the world to be the hardest worker in the worker, to just be simply better than everyone else, and he is going to put everything into this match to prove that.
( After starting a laser into the piranhas in the tank, Alex Myers rolls in and has a staredown with Ruler in the middle of the ring as their theme song dies out and is replaced with “I Rise” by Cory Marks. Donovan Duke comes out to a hugely positive reception from the Copenhagen crowd as he looks more determined and focused than ever. )
Bella Braxton: FROM STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA.. WEIGHING IN AT 212 POUNDS… HE IS ‘THE OKLAHOMA STORM,’ DONOOOVANNN DUUUKKE!!
Persephone: For a man who calls himself ‘The Oklahoma Storm,’ you would think they would look intimidating and personify a state full of thunderstorm and tornadoes, and whatnot, but take one look and whiff at Donovan Duke and all you see is a generic white dude with a gambling addiction!
Rich Russillo: This is Donovan Duke’s first world championship opportunity since Fighting Spirit, to where he was unable to dethrone Jake Smith at the time for the EAW Answers World Championship. Since then, he competed inside the Cash in The Vault match, and has worked on himself against the very best on Voltage.. and now he has yet another opportunity to become the face of EAW.. and what better way to do that at the expense of someone like Drake King! However, he isn’t in a singles match this time around. He is up against many other colleagues, and you bet that Alex Myers and Ruler want that championship just as much, maybe even more than him.
( Donovan Duke enters the cage, looks around the structure, and slightly smirks at the piranha tank before getting into the ring and momentarily facing off against Alex Myers and Ruler before wandering over into his designated corner. His theme song comes to a silence as everyone in the Royal Arena buzzes in anticipation for the EAW World Champion. “Footsteps of Doom” by KOHTA YAMAMOTA begins to play to an ear-deafening reaction as Drake King approaches the entranceway. He arrives and spreads his arms with the EAW World Championship around the waist before walking down the aisle and towards the cage. )
Bella Braxton: AND.. FROM THE DEAD SEA, ISRAEL.. WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS.. HE IS THE REIGNING AND DEFENDING EAW WORLD CHAMPION.. ‘THE GOD,’ DRAAAAAKEEEE KIIIIIIIIIINGGG!!
Rich Russillo: In the past couple of months, there was this perception of Drake King where he couldn’t accomplish his goals by himself. At Pain For Pride 16, in Nashville, he put that perception to rest and proved that he can transcend above all things in this industry by himself when he defeated Methuselah and walked out as the EAW World Champion.
Persephone: Drake King has managed to get many of the people here behind his back, but people seem to forget that scumbags will never stop being scumbags.. and I won’t be surprised if Drake King just decided to grab a gun from under the ring and shoot someone in the head! I wouldn’t be surprised, nor would I object to it because that type of action is what Sunday nights has been missing ever since I was dumped onto this brand as the main commentator here!
James Peters: Main commentator?!?! I mean, it is true that Drake King has won the support of many of the EAW Universe despite his reputation, but Drake is at a point in his career where his dominance cannot be ignored. He slew Methuselah in the main event of Pain For Pride for christ sakes. He stopped the world from having that man hold this industry in a vice grip, and for that, we all thank him for it. But of course, we can’t forget everything, but that’s just the type of person Drake is.
Rich Russillo: Drake King is here with a newly-found version of his plan, and he will continue to use the EAW World Championship as a platform to push that envelope and bring Elite Answers Wrestling into his vision. What is that vision exactly? Just watch this match!
( Drake King jollies into the Cage of Death, prances around the ringside, waving to the piranhas before he enters the ring and raises his EAW World Championship. He takes off his entrance attire in his designated corner before the referee motions for the bell. )
( DING! DING! DING! )
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, the bell has rung and that could only mean one thing.. This fatal four way is officially underway AND NOW ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!! ALEX MYERS IMMEDIATELY MAKES A BREAK FOR DRAKE KING… WHEREAS RULER AND DUKE CHARGE INTO EACH OTHER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING! THIS MATCH WILL DEFINITELY BE MEDLAM PERSONIFIED.. Alex Myers and Drake King refuse to cede to each other in their exchange of strikes, and Ruler has now thrown Donovan Duke through the ropes and into the ringside.
Rich Russillo: All of these elitists need to make sure they watch where they’re going as those pools of piranhas are wide open and they can be easily thrown in! We now see Ruler who leans Donovan Duke against the bars and plants him with a roundhouse kick to the pectoral area. He then begins to press his foot into his face, while inside the ring Drake King peppers Myers with jabs and chops. The Irish whip them off into the ropes, and Myers ducks under King’s attack.. and THEY GO FOR A SLINGBLADE! DRAKE HOLDS ONTO MYERS! AND HE DROPS HIM ONTO HIS FEET AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS! AND HE GOES FOR THE ASCENSION!! DOUBLE UNDERHOOK FACEBUSTE–
Persephone: Alex Myers counters the world champion and kicks the midsection to hook both shoulders for a double underhook facebuster of their own! Drake King reverses it and carries them on his shoulders… and he turns it into a powerbomb position and runs with them towards the corner! PERHAPS, FOR A BUCKLE BOMB!! ALEX MYERS RAINS DOWN ON HIS SHOULDERS WITH STRIKES!! KING STARTS TO LOSE HIS BALANCE, SOFTENING THE CLUTCH AND ALLOWING MYERS TO NOW DRILL HIM WITH QUICK HEADBUTTS TO THE DOME!
James Peters: Alex Myers is able to escape the powerbomb and they now run into and bounce off the ropes! Drake goes for a clothesline, Myers ducks under it, and CLOBBERS HIM WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Drake falters into the corner turnbuckles, presenting the opportunity for Myers to land a second european uppercut into the corner. They push Drake into the center of the ring and sit themselves on the top turnbuckle! AND MYERS HAS HIM IN THEIR SIGHTS! AND SETS INTO THE SKIES–
Rich Russillo: RULER NOW ON THE APRON, BURIES HIS FOOT INTO THE SIDE OF ALEX MYERS’ HEAD.. AND MYERS LOSES CONTROL AND TUMBLES OFF THE TURNBUCKLES AND SPLATTERS ONTO THE FLOOR! Ruler with a smirk written all over his face as Drake King emerges to his feet and tries to blindside him! Ruler blocks his punch, and smashes him with his forearm… and THE WORLD CHAMPION IMMEDIATELY PIPES BACK WITH A JUMPING ENZUIGIRI TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Ruler falls and lands onto the ringside floor, as this now prompts Drake to run the ropes… AND THE DEFENDING CHAMPION GOES FOR A TOPE SUICIDA!
Persephone: DONOVAN DUKE PULLS DRAKE KING OUT FROM UNDER HIM FROM RINGSIDE AND PULLS HIM OUT TO RINGSIDE!! AND KING TRIES TO FIGHT BACK! BUT HE WALKS RIGHT INTO THE ARMS OF DUKE!! AND DUKE LAUNCHES HIM INTO THE SIDE OF THE CAGE WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY-TO-BELLY!! DID YOU SEE THE WAY DRAKE SLID OFF THE WALL AND DRILLED HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CONCRETE FLOOR!! THAT THUD WAS MUSIC TO MY EARS–
James Peters: AND DONOVAN DUKE IS GIVEN NO TIME TO PAT HIMSELF ON HIS BACK AS RULER LEAPS OFF THE STEEL STEPS!! AND HE GOES FOR A FLYING FOREARM SMASH!! BUT DONOVAN DUKE GOES AROUND THE WAIST AND RULER JUMPED RIGHT INTO THE CLUTCHES OF A SLEEPER HOLD!! RULER MIGHT BE PUT TO SLEEP RIGHT HERE!
Rich Russillo: AND ALEX MYERS SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING!! AND THEY RUN THE ROPES.. AND MYERS NOW LAUNCHES THEMSELVES UNDER THE MIDDLE ROPE.. AND THEY PENETRATE RIGHT INTO DONOVAN DUKE AND RULER SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A RAPID-FIRE TOPE SUICIDA!! RULER AND DONOVAN COLLIDE AGAINST THE CAGE WALL.. AND NOW ALEX MYERS PUSHES DONOVAN DUKE INTO THE RING! HOPEFULLY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS WHOLE FIASCO!
James Peters: Alex Myers slides into the ring and clutches him from behind for a GERMAN SUPLEX! A standing switch with Duke on the rear! Myers tries to block it, but is unable to, but Duke pushes them into the corner turnbuckles and pulls them down with a O’CONNOR ROLL!! AND LOOKS TO TRANSITION IT INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX! MYERS STUFFS HIM WITH A BACK ELBOW! Duke backs up and clutches his jaw.. and Myers jumps over his shoulders…
Rich Russillo: AND MYERS LANDS A PERFECTLY-PLACED SUPERKICK TO THE JAW.. AND MYERS SPINS AROUND FOR A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE.. BUT IT IS INTERCEPTED WITH A SAVATE KICK TO THE JAW!! MYERS NEARLY LEFT THEIR BOOTS FROM THAT SHOT.. AND NOW DUKE GOES AROUND THE WAIST.. AND HE PLANTS THE GUARDIAN ANGEL WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLE–
Persephone: SOMEONE NEEDS TO CHECK THEIR BLOOD BECAUSE ALEX MYERS HAS IMMEDIATELY SPRUNG UP TO THEIR FEET!! AND DONOVAN DUKE IS OBLIVIOUS, BUT HE FINALLY NOTICES WHEN MYERS WRAPS THEIR ARMS AROUND HIS WAIST!! AND DUKE GETS DROPPED ON HIS HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX.. AND MYERS ISN’T DONE YET.. AS THEY NOW MAINTAIN THE WAIST HOLD AND LOOKS TO GO FOR A DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX! AGAIN, CHECK THEIR BLOOD CELLS!
Rich Russillo: The deadlift german suplex is blocked as Duke hooks the leg and rolls them down! AND HE NOW ADMINISTERS THE ANKLE LOCK ONTO ALEX MYERS! AND RULER SLIDES INTO THE RING AND TRIES TO JUMP DUKE FROM BEHIND! DUKE SAW IT COMING AND TRIPS RULER UP!! AND HE NOW GRABS BOTH MYERS’ AND RULER’S ANKLES!
Persephone: AND DONOVAN DUKE NOW HAS BOTH RULER AND ALEX MYERS TRAPPED IN THE ANKLE LOCK!! WHAT TYPE OF FUNNY BUSINESS IS THIS!! THIS IS EMBARRASSING FOR BOTH COMPETITORS!
Rich Russillo: WE MIGHT BE ON THE CUSP OF A DOUBLE TAP-OUT HERE.. BUT NOT FOR LONG.. AS DRAKE KING LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE!! AND HE DRILLS DUKE IN THE CHIN WITH A SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE! Donovan Duke lets go of the ankle lock and reels out of the ring!
James Peters: Both Ruler and Alex Myers hop up to their feet, slightly favouring their other leg as Drake King now looks to deal with both of them! Myers goes first, King ducks under, rebounds off the ropes! AND HE DRIVES HIM DOWN EMPHATICALLY WITH A SLING BLADE! Myers reels into the corner meanwhile RULER QUICKLY PEPPERS THE CHAMPION WITH QUICK JABS!! BEFORE GOING FOR A FOREARM SMASH! NO! KING DUCKS UNDER! HOOKS BOTH ARMS!! AND SPIKES HIM DOWN WITH A SIT-OUT CHICKENWING FACEBUSTER!
Rich Russillo: The self-proclaimed God immediately rolls up to his feet and sets his sights on Alex Myers in the corner! AND DRAKE SPRINTS TOWARDS HIM! MYERS GET THEIR FEET UP AND CLOCKS THE CHAMPION! DRAKE IS STUNNED AS MYERS NOW CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! LOOKING TO GO AIRBOUND HERE!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE KING IMMEDIATELY FLIES ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND HE IS GOING FOR THE SUPERPLEX HERE!!
Persephone: DONOVAN DUKE COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND KICKS THE BACK OF HIS LEG! AND DRAKE KING LOSES HIS BALANCE AND IS NOW SUSPENDED FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! ALEX MYERS QUICKLY HOPS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND HE DIVES ONTO DONOVAN DUKE–
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE CATCHES THEM ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! AND HE NOW LIFTS THEM UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY!! AND HE COULD POTENTIALLY LOOK TO DRIVE ALEX MYERS’ BODY INTO DRAKE KING, WHO IS DANGLING IN THE TREE-OF-WOE POSITION!!
Persephone: Alex Myers trickles down his back and clocks him with a roundhouse kick.. followed by a discus forearm smash… and they now rebound off the ropes! AND THEY GO FOR THE SUDDEN TRAUMA SLING BLADE! BUT RULER STEPS IN AND DRILLS MYERS DOWN WITH A BACKSTABBER AS THEY WERE ABOUT TO ROTATE AROUND FOR THE SLING BLADE!
James Peters: Donovan Duke was surprised by that Ruler save, but he now quickly grabs his waist! GERMAN SUPLEX! Ruler reaches down under and yanks him down by the leg! He turns around and Duke tries to thrust kick him away! Ruler grabs his foot, pulls him down forcing Duke to bring his upper body up! AND RULER SLIDES DOWN AND DRILLS HIM WITH A SLIDING KNEE STRIKE!
Persephone: What a totally devastating knee strike from Ruler that I have never seen in EAW before as he now brings Donovan Duke up to his feet! AND HE NOW GOES FOR THE DDT HE CALLS THE WILL OF NICHOLAS!!
James Peters: DUKE REVERSES IT AND SCOOPS HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! AND HE NOW CARRIES HIM UNTIL WHERE THEY ARE BOTH HOVERING OVER THE RECOVERING BODY OF ALEX MYERS!! AND DUKE DROPS HIM DOWN AND DRIVES HIS UPPER BODY INTO THE MIDSECTION OF MYERS WITH A SIT-OUT MICHINOKU DRIVER! DRAWING DEAD CONNECTS AS HE HOVERS OVER MYERS FOR THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
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Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING FLIES DOWN AND LANDS A BEAUTIFUL FROG SPLASH INTO THE HEART OF DONOVAN DUKE!! AND KING NOW QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONEEEEE!
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James Peters: KICK-OUT! Drake King immediately emerges to his feet and picks Donovan Duke. He leans him up against the corner, puts him on blast with a knife-edge chop and forearm smash before IRISH WHIPPING HIM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! Donovan Duke explodes into the opposite corner! What an ugly collision as King now turns his focus over onto Ruler with a clothesline, sending him tumbling over the top rope! He then goes over and sweeps Alex Myers, who was resting under the bottom rope, forcing them off the apron and onto the ringside floor.
Rich Russillo: Drake King clearing the field here as he wants no distraction as he now slides out of the ring! He looks around, making sure he is safe before he throws up the apron curtains and begins to pull a BARBED WIRE TABLE out from under the ring! Everyone here in the Royal Arena becomes unglued to the sighting of a table as King slides it into the ring! He then begins to bring out multiple steel chairs from the side of the cage and chucks them into the ring, accumulating into a huge pile of em’ in the middle of the ring!
Persephone: This looks incredible! The world champion looks satisfied with what he’s introduced to this match as he now enters the ring–BUT RULER CLOCKS HIM WITH A BIG KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD THROUGH THE ROPES! King falls to the ground at ringside as Ruler turns around and sees Alex Myers coming in! Ruler tries to strike first with a kick! Myers ducks under it, and Ruler steps around to get hit with a PELE KICK! NO! RULER GRABS THEIR FOOT! ROLLS THEM THEIR TO KNEES! AND HE DROPS DOWN!! AND SPIKES MYERS DOWN WITH THE SPACE CADET! A SPIKING FRANKENSTEINER TO THE KNEELING FOE AS RULER TURNS AROUND!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE GOES FOR THE SPINNING BACK HAND! RULER BLOCKS THE DEALER’S CHOICE WITH HIS INNER FOREARMS! PEPPERS HIM WITH JABS AND STRIKES! AND THEN AN ELBOW STRIKE TO THE HEAD! Duke drops down to a knee! HE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND FOLLOWS IT UP…
Persephone: RULER LEAPS UP TO DRILL HIM DOWN WITH A METEORA!
James Peters: BUT DUKE MEETS HIM UP IN THE AIR! AND REVERSES THE METEORA BY HOLDING HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!!
Rich Russillo: AND DONOVAN DUKE DEPOSITS RULER ONTO THE PILE OF STEEL CHAIRS WITH A RELEASE POWERBOMB!
James Peters: NO!! RULER IS ABLE TO FIGHT OUT IF IT WITH QUICK ELBOWS TO THE CROWN OF THE HEAD!!! DUKE IS STARTING TO LOSE BALANCE HERE, AND RULER TRIES TO BRING HIS ENTIRE UPPER BODY DOWN AND SWING DUKE INTO THE SPACE CADET DRIVER! BUT DUKE STILL HOLDS ONTO RULER!! AND LIFTS HIM BACK UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!!
Persephone: AND DONOVAN DUKE LETS GO OF RULER!! AND RULER GETS SPIKED ONTO THE PILE OF STEEL CHAIRS WITH A RELEASE POWERBOMB! THAT WAS VERY UGLY, YET VERY BEAUTIFUL! AND NOW DUKE GETS UP TO HIS FEET! AND HE GETS SHOT WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW!
Rich Russillo: Drake King goes around the waist and hooks his left arm! AND HOISTS HIM UP FOR THE HALF-NELSON BACKBREAKER! THE CROWN OF THORNS!
James Peters: DUKE MANEUVERS AROUND HIM AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS! AND HE ELEVATES HIM VIA DOUBLE CHICKENWING!! AND LOOKS TO SPIN HIM AROUND INTO THE FACEBUSTER! PLACE YOUR BET!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING MANAGES TO LAND ON HIS FEET AND PULLS HIM IN FOR BOTH ARMS HOOKED!! AND HE GOES FOR THE ASCENSION DOUBLE KNEE FACEBUSTER!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE BLOCKS THE FACEBUSTER AND JUST THRUSTS KING INTO THE CORNER! AND NOW DUKE LIGHTS UP THE WORLD CHAMPION WITH STRIKES! AND KING FINALLY LOOKS FOR AN OPENING AND PUSHES DUKE AWAY! Duke is taken a back and retracts! King gets his foot up, Duke blocks the foot, and reels right into the champion! AND HE STUFFS KING WITH THE SPINNING BACK FIST INTO THE CORNER! DEALER’S CHOICE CONNECTS!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke looks behind him and sees the pile of steel chairs, and then looks back to the subconscious world champion. He gets a lightbulb illuminated over the top of his head as he now quickly brings Drake King up with him to the top turnbuckle! Duke is thinking of something very deadly and devastating right now, something that might win him the EAW World Championship tonight here in Copenhagen!
James Peters: Donovan Duke scoops him up onto his shoulders onto the top turnbuckle! HE COULD BE LOOKING FOR A SUPER MICHINOKU DRIVER ONTO THE PILE OF STEEL CHAIRS–
James Peters: BUT RULER THROWING A WRENCH IN PLANS YET AGAIN! HE HAS GRABBED A CACTI INFESTED KENDO STICK FROM THE SIDE OF THE CAGE! AS HE SMACKS A KENDO STICK ONTO THE BACK OF DONOVAN DUKE! AND THEN HITTING DRAKE AS WELL AFTERWARDS!! Drake is now back in the tree-of-woe position from before as RULER NOW CLIMBS ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND HE FORCEFULLY DRIVES THE CACTI AGAINST DUKE’S LARYNX!! POTENTIALLY TAKING HIS BREATH AWAY AND NEUTRALISING HIM FOR THE TIME BEING!
Rich Russillo: AND RULER LOOKS TO SMASH THE CACTI NTO THE SKULL OF DUKE!! BUT ALEX MYERS JUMPS ONTO THE APRON AND TAKES THE STICK FROM OUT OF HIS HANDS!! AND THEY SMASH IT INTO THE LOWER ABDOMEN OF RULER! RULER DROPS DOWN TO THE APRON TO TRY AND RECTIFY HIS MISTAKE, BUT HE IS MET WITH EVEN MORE CRUSHING HITS TO THE CHEST FROM THE CACTI COURTESY OF MYERS!
James Peters: Alex Myers with consecutive kendo stick shots to the midsection before Ruler tucks in his shoulder and blocks one! He drives the side of his elbow into the face of Myers, stunning them! and now Ruler recaptures the kendo stick and chokes Myers with one hand! **AND HE NOW LOOKS TO PUSH MYERS INTO THE POOL OF PIRANHAS JUST A COUPLE OF STEPS AWAY FROM THEM ON THE APRON!!**
Rich Russillo: BUT MYERS IS ABLE TO BREAK THE CHOKE! AND HEADBUTTS HIM!! RULER IS STUNNED! AND NOW MYERS SLIDES ACROSS THE APRON!! AND DRIVES RULER DOWN ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING WITH A SLING BLADE! SUDDEN TRAUMA CONNECTS AS RULER SMACKS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! Myers also took a hard fall onto the ringside floor, luckily missing the pool of piranhas as they noticed it and started to crawl to a safer part of the Cage of Death!
Rich Russilo: Drake King brings his entire upper body up onto the top turnbuckle! Impressive showcase of core as he now hooks Donovan Duke on the ropes for a POTENTIAL SUPERPLEX! WE KNOW WHAT HE IS GOING FOR HERE!! AND HE NOW HOISTS HIM UP INTO THE VERTICAL POSITION!! BUT DUKE FIGHTS OUT OF THE PREDICAMENT!
James Peters: AND DUKE NOW APPLIES A FUJIWARA ARMBAR ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! THE TECHNICAL PROWESS OF THE OKLAHOMA STORM! HE MANIPULATES HIS LEFT ARM, AND HERE COMES ALEX MYERS AS HE CHUCKS A GARBAGE CAN RIGHT AT THE FACE OF DUKE!! DUKE LETS GO OF THE ARM BAR AND IS NOW STUNNED!
Persephone: AND NOW ALEX MYERS TRAPS DONOVAN DUKE’S UPPER BODY INSIDE OF THE GARBAGE CAN! WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE THEY THINKING! AND MYERS BLASTS HIM WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZUIGIRI BEFORE HE COULD GET OUT! AND DUKE DROPS DOWN AND CRASHES DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS WHILE INSIDE THE GARBAGE CAN! UNORTHODOX OFFENCE FROM THE UNORTHODOX HUMAN BEING AS THEY NOW FOCUS THEIR ATTENTION ONTO DRAKE KING ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: Drake King tries to fight out of the predicament he has found himself in, but Myers quickly chops him down with multiple headbutts! Myers now stands on the ringpost and hooks both arms of the champion! AND MYERS IS LOOKING TO GO VIRAL HERE AS THEY ARE AIMING FOR AN AVALANCHE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBUSTER!! HE MIGHT NOT EVEN BE SPACE BOUND! THE WORLD CHAMPION IS ABOUT TO BE UNIVERSALLY BOUND!
Persephone: BUT DRAKE KING FIGHTS OUT OF THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK AND PLANTS THEM WITH A FOREARM SMASH!! AND NOW KING HAS RETURNED BACK INTO HAVING HIS OPPONENT IN FOR THE SUPERPLEX POSITION!!
James Peters: AND DRAKE KING HOISTS AND DRIVES ALEX MYERS INTO THE PILE OF STEEL CHAIRS WITH A SUPERPLEX! HE USUALLY FOLLOWS THIS UP WITH THE FALCON ARROW–
James Peters: ALEX MYERS COUNTERS IT AND DROPS KING ALONE ONTO THE PILE OF STEEL CHAIRS WITH A GOURDBUSTER!! MYERS REMAINS SAFE ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS KING FELL FLAT ONTO HIS STEEL CHAIRS FROM EARLIER!!
James Peters: AND NOW ALEX MYERS LOOKS TO GO AIRBOUND HERE ONCE AGAIN!! DRAKE KING IS NEUTRALISED ON TOP OF THE STEEL STEPS.. PROVIDING THE GUARDIAN ANGEL WITH AN AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO HIT THE DOCTOR SLEEP KNEE DROP OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! ALEX MYERS MAKES THE DIVE!
Rich Russillo: AND AS ALEX MYERS WAS IN MID-FLIGHT! DONOVAN DUKE, WHO JUST ESCAPED OUT OF THE TRASH CAN, HOLDS IT IN HIS HAND AND USES IT TO BULLDOZE MYERS IN MID-AIR!! MYERS GOES FLYING THREE-THIRDS ACROSS THE RING, AS DUKE HOLDS A SMIRK ON HIS FACE, GETTING THE REVENGE FOR GETTING HUMILIATED IN THAT TRASH CAN FROM EARLIER!
James Peters: MYERS IS SLUMPED, PERHAPS UNCONSCIOUS UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE AS DONOVAN DUKE STOPS SOAKING IN THE BITTER SWEET REVENGE AND TURNS AROUND! AND THAT MIGHT HAVE DISTRACTED HIM AND GIVEN DRAKE KING ENOUGH TIME TO RECUPERATE! AS DRAKE SHOOTS THE HALF! HOOKS THE ARMS!! AND DROPS DUKE ONTO THE STEEL CHAIRS WITH THE ASCENSION! THE ASCENSION CONNECTS! COVER!
ONEEEE!
TWOOOOO!
TH-
James Peters: RULER PULLS THE WORLD CHAMPION OUT OF THE RING!! AND HE THROWS HIM OVER AND INTO THE POOL OF PIRANHAS!!!! WHAAT!!
James Peters: DRAKE KING PRESSES HIS FOOT AGAINST THE GLASS AND STOPS HIMSELF FROM GOING OVERBOARD! AND RULER’S ATTEMPT TO PICK KING OFF WHEN HE WASN’T EXPECTING IT FAILED! AND NOW KING FIGHTS RULER OFF WITH PUNCHES! AND RULER GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! BUT KING SNATCHES THE INCOMING LEG! AND FLOORS RULER WITH A DRAGON SCREW!
Rich Russillo: Drake King just evaded being chewed to pieces inside that piranha tank as he now steps onto the apron! AND RULER SOMEHOW IS ABLE TO GET UP QUICKLY! AND HE KICKS THE LEG! KING FALLS ONTO HIS BACK, AND HE SITS BACK UP! BUT RULER SITS HIM BACK DOWN WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE CHEST!
Persephone: YES!! RULER NOW SCOOPS DRAKE KING OFF THE APRON!! AND HE NOW AIMS HIM TOWARDS THE PIRANHA TANK!! AND HE DUNKS HIM RIGHT INTO THE DEADLY WATERS!!! YES!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING MANAGES TO STEP OFF THE EDGE OF THE GLASS, AND LEAPS OVER ONTO THE CAGE WALL!! RULER CAN’T BELIEVE IT AS DRAKE KING QUICKLY ASCENDS THE MESH OF THE CAGE OF DEATH! AND RULER IS APOPLECTIC! DRAKE KING JUST EVADED IT YET AGAIN, AS HE NOW STANDS ON THE WALL AND SPREADS HIS ARMS!
Drake King: (off-mic) GAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA! YOU THOUGH-
( As Drake King was spreading his arms while draping off the side of the Cage of Death, a piranha jumps out of the tank and latches onto the right thigh of Drake King. )
James Peters: A PIRANHA HAS JUST SHOT RIGHT OUT OF THE TANK AND LANDED ITSELF RIGHT ONTO THE THIGH OF THE WORLD CHAMPION!
Drake King: (off-mic) OH.. MAN…
James Peters: AND IT BITES DOWN ONTO THE FLESH OF THE WORLD CHAMPION!!! AND DRAKE SCREAMS IN PAIN AS HE SIMULTANEOUSLY TIRES TO SHAKE OFF THE PIRANHA WHILE RETREATING TO SAFETY!!
Rich Russillo: AND MEANWHILE, RULER IS NOT WAITING FOR DRAKE TO COME DOWN AS HE CLIMBS UP THE WALL AND LOOKS TO COMPLETELY DUNK HIM INTO THE TANK! DRAKE DEALING WITH TWO ENEMIES RIGHT HERE AS HE IS IN DEEP, DEEP, TROUBLE!
Persephone: DRAKE IS ABLE TO PULL THE PIRANHA OUT OF HIS FLESH! AND YOU CAN SEE THE BEAUTY OF THE BLOOD TRICKLING DOWN HIS LEG!! AND DRAKE HOLDS THE FISH IN HIS HAND WITH A CERTAIN HATE IN HIS EYES!
Drake King: (off-mic) WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
Rich Russillo: DRAKE IS TALKING DOWN TO THE PIRANHA!! AND HE NOW CHUCKS IT DOWN!
James Peters: AND THE PIRANHA LANDS RIGHT ONTO THE TOP OF RULER’S HEAD! AND NOW THE PIRANHA SINKS ITS TEETH INTO RULER!
Rich Russillo: RULER QUICKLY PULLS THE PIRANHA OUT OF HIS HEAD!! AND HE DROPS IT TO THE GROUND! THE PIRANHA MOMENTARILY FLOPS AROUND BEFORE RULER VIOLENTLY STOMPS DOWN ONTO IT AND SWEEPS IT AWAY!
Ruler: (off-mic) Not today-
James Peters: AND DRAKE KING SOARS OFF THE SIDE OF THE CAGE!! AND DESCENDS ONTO THE CHALLENGER BELOW!! DRAKE TAKES RULER DOWN!
Rich Russillo: AND LOOK! AFTER ALL OF THAT PANDEMONIUM! We can see inside of the ring as Donovan Duke has gotten up to a vertical base and has now set up the barbed wire table in the middle of the ring! He has cleared the steel chair contraption and seems to be adamant on putting fellow contender ALEX MYERS THROUGH THAT TABLE! He sets his sights on Myers and picks them up to their feet… and HE PLACES MYERS INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION!
Persephone: BUT ALEX MYERS GETS AWAY FROM HIS SHOULDERS!! AND MYERS DROPS DUKE TO BOTH KNEES WITH A BIG HEADBUTT! AND HE NOW TRAPS HIS ARM INTO SOME SORT OF A HAMMERLOCK AND BENDS HIM OVER!!
Rich Russillo: AND MYERS HAS HIM TRAPPED! AND PROCEEDS TO DRILL THEIR KNEE INTO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD! REAL EXISTENCE CONNECTS AS DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT BE OUT!! AND NOW MYERS GRABS ONE OF THE STEEL CHAIRS AND SLIDES IT UNDER DONOVAN DUKE’S FACE! THIS MIGHT NOT END WELL FOR DUKE!
Persephone: AND ALEX MYERS QUICKLY HUSTLES TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND THEY LEAP OFF FOR THE DOCTOR SLEEP KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEA–
James Peters: DRAKE KING LEAPS ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FROM OUT OF NOWHERE…. AND HOOKS MYERS UP INTO THE AIR!!! ..AND HE SLAMS HIM OFF THE TOP WITH A SUPERPLEX!! AND HE IS NOT DONE YET!
Rich Russillo: THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION IS NOT DONE YET AS HE NOW ROLLS ALEX MYERS.. AND DRIVES THEM DOWN INTO THE PINFALL WITH THE FALCON ARROW! HE SITS OUT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THR-
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE WITH THE REAR NAKED CHOKE ON THE WORLD CHAMPION!! DRAKE KING HAD ALEX MYERS PINNED, BUT DONOVAN DUKE WAS LAID DOWN, RIGHT BEHIND HIM AND THAT WAS A HUGE MISTAKE THAT HE DID NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT! AND DUKE WRAPS HIS LEGS AROUND THE CHAMPION’S WAIST AND WE MIGHT SEE A NEW ERA OF A CHAMPION USHERED IN THROUGH THE BANKRUPT SUBMISSION HOLD!
Rich Russillo: ALEX MYERS REMAINS LAID OUT FROM THAT FALCON ARROW.. AND WE HAVE NO IDEA WHERE RULER IS! AND DRAKE KING IS STRUGGLING TO MAKE ANY ADVANCEMENTS OUT OF THE BANKRUPT CHOKE HOLD… AND WE MIGHT BE SECONDS AWAY FROM CROWNING A NEW CHAMPION! BUT DRAKE SAYS NO! DRAKE REFUSES TO LOSE HIS TITLE LIKE THIS!!
James Peters: AND NOW DRAKE KING IS ABLE TO ROLL AROUND! AND HE GETS ONE OF HIS FEET PLANTED.. BUT DONOVAN DUKE IS STILL LATCHED ONTO HIS SHOULDERS, EFFECTIVELY LIMITING HIS OXYGEN SUPPLY TO THE BRAIN.. BUT DRAKE DOESN’T CARE! DRAKE IS USING ALL OF HIS STRENGTH TO LIFT HIM UP!!!
Persephone: AND DRAKE WAS JUST ABOUT TO GET TO A FULL VERTICAL BASE!! BUT HE DROPS BACK DOWN TO BOTH KNEES! AND DONOVAN DUKE CONTINUES TO APPLY THE REAR NAKED CHOKE HOLD WHILE ON HIS BACK! COME ON! CHOKE HIM TO DEATH!! SNAP HIS NECK!! GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT!
James Peters: I DON’T THINK COPENHAGEN WANTS TO SEE DRAKE KING DIE! BUT WE MIGHT ACTUALLY SEE THAT IF HE CONTINUES TO FIGHT THROUGH THIS REAR NAKED CHOKE HOL-
Rich Russillo: RULER DROPS DOWN FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND HE DRILLS BOTH THE SKULLS OF DONOVAN DUKE AND DRAKE KING SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A HUMONGOUS LEG DROP!! IMAGINARY COLOURS HITS BOTH COMPETITORS AND ENDS THE REAR NAKED CHOKE HOLD!
James Peters: AND NOW RULER CHUCKS THE WORLD CHAMPION OUT OF THE RING!! AND HE FOCUSES HIS ATTENTION ONTO DONOVAN DUKE, WHO HOLDS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AS HE DEFINITELY GOT RATTLED BY THE IMAGINARY COLOURS!
Rich Russillo: AND NOW RULER PULLS HIM BY ONE HAND!! AND REELS HIM IN FOR THE SWINGING REVERSE STO!! THEE BLOOODRAYYNEEE MAKAAAAHH–
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE FLOATS OVER HIS ENTIRE UPPER BODY!! AND PULLS HIM IN!! AND HOISTS HIM UP IN POSITION FOR THE ROYAL FLUSH!!!! IT CONNECTS!
Rich Russillo: RULER IS SOMEHOW ABLE TO WRAP HIS LEFT ARM AROUND THE HEAD OF DUKE WHILST IN THE GORY CLUTCH.. AND HE DROPS DOWN AND SWINGS HIM OVER!!
Persephone: AND RULER SPIKES DONOVAN DUKE DOWN WITH THE BLOODRAYNE MAKER!! WHAT A COUNTER AS HE HOOKS THE LEG! WE MIGHT HAVE A NEW CHAMPION HERE IN COPENHAGEN!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Persephone: NOPE! ALEX MYERS SLIDES INTO THE RING AND GRABS THE REFEREE’S HAND BEFORE IT COULD REACH THE MAT FOR THE THREE!!!
Rich Russillo: RULER CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! MYERS HAS A HUGE SMIRK ON THEIR FACE AS THEY HOLD UP THE REFEREE’S HAND! RULER IS INCENSED! HE IS APOPLECTIC!! AND BOTH ELITISTS ARE ON THEIR KNEES ARE THEY STARE EACH OTHER! WE KNOW THERE IS SOME COMPETITIVE HISTORY BETWEEN THESE TWO!
Persephone: BUT WHO CARES!! DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS ON THE LINE! IT IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!! WINNING IT COULD DO IMMENSE WONDERS FOR THE THREE CHALLENGERS!! THEY WILL HAVE TO SET EVERYTHING ASIDE, AND THAT IS WHAT ALEX MYERS IS DOING!
James Peters: RULER SCRUNCHES HIS NOSE, CLENCHES HIS TEETH MEANWHILE ALEX MYERS, WITH ALL THE REMAINING ENERGY IN THEIR BODY GESTURES HIM TO GIVE EVERYTHING THAT RULER HAS IN HIM! AND NOW RULER AND ALEX MYERS CHARGE INTO EACH OTHER! AND THEY EXPLODE INTO AN ALL-OUT BRAWL IN THE CENTRE OF THE RING! EVERYONE HERE IN COPENHAGEN IS ON THEIR FEET AS THESE TWO GIVE EVERYTHING THAT THEY GOT!
Rich Russillo: RULER! ALEX! RULER! ALEX! RULER! ALEX! RULER! ALEX! RULER! ALEX! AND NOT ONE OF THEM IS LETTING THE OTHER ONE WIN THIS! AS THEY CONTINUE TO UNLOAD STRIKES UNTIL BOTH OF THEM DROP DOWN TO BOTH OF THEIR KNEES… but they gain second wind and fight on their knees! Forearm smashes after another, and they now hold onto each other to get up to their feet! Myers and Ruler’s foreheads are pressed up against each other before they engage into another senseless brawl!
James Peters: AND RULER SUDDENLY SWINGS MYERS OVER FOR THE BLOODRAYNE MAKER!! BUT ALEX MYERS USES THE MOMENTUM TO PULL RULER DOWN INTO THE ELEVATED FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! KEY TO CELESTIAL CITY IS LOCKED IN!
Persephone: BUT RULER TILTS OVER AND ROLLS MYERS OVER! HE BREAKS FREE OF THE KEY TO CELESTIAL CITY AS BOTH ELITISTS GET UP TO THEIR FEET!!
Rich Russillo: AND RULER SPINS AROUND FOR THE REVOLUTIONIZER SPINNING HEEL KICK!
James Peters: BUT ALEX MYERS DUCKS DOWN! AND HITS A SPINNING HEEL KICK OF THEIR OWN!! RULER FALTERS INTO THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES AS MYERS QUICKLY RUNS INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER AND BACK TOWARDS HIM–
Rich Russillo: RULER PULLS HIMSELF UP WITH THE ROPES OUT OF NOWHERE! AND HE LEAPS UP! AND DEVASTATES MYERS WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE TO THE JAW! MYERS IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS! AS NOW RULER PLACES THEIR HEAD IN BETWEEN HIS LEGS! AS HE NOW HOISTS THEM UP FOR THE SPIKE PILEDRIVER!
James Peters: BUT MYERS FLIPS UPWARDS AND NOW RULER IS IN POSITION!! MYERS HOOKS BOTH ARMS! AND LOOKS FOR THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK FACEBUSTER!
Persephone: BUT RULER IS ABLE TO ESCAPE AND GO AROUND THE WAIST! AND RULER LOOKS FOR A MONSTER GERMAN SUPLE–
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE STEPS IN FROM BEHIND AND WRAPS HIS ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF RULER!! AND BOTH RULER AND DUKE HOIST UPWARDS FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX… **AND DONOVAN DUKE LANDS A DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEX ON RULER AND ALEX MYERS!** WHAT A DISPLAY OF UNPARALLELED STRENGTH FROM DONOVAN DUKE AS HE GETS UP TO HIS FEET AND LETS OUT A HUGE WARCRY ROAR!!
Persephone: AND DONOVAN DUKE HAS EVERYONE HERE IN COPENHAGEN ON THEIR DANISH FEET! AS NOW DUKE BRINGS RULER UP TO HIS FEET! HE STRUGGLES TO DO IT AFTER THE BIG GERMAN SUPLEX AND STILL RECOVERING AFTER GETTING HIT WITH THE BLOODRAYNE MAKER! BUT DUKE POWERS THROUGH AND PICKS RULER UP INTO THE FIREMAN’S CARRY!
Rich Russillo: AND DONOVAN DUKE HITS THE DUKE OF HAZARD–NO! RULER REVERSES HIS MOVE YET AGAIN AND GOES FOR A SECOND BLOODRAYNE MAKER! COULD IT BE SECOND TIMES, THE CHARM!
James Peters: BUT DONOVAN DUKE SWINGS FORWARD! AND STUNS RULER WITH THE OLE’ RELIABLE! A CLEAN RIGHT HOOK TO THE JAW, ROCKS THE REVOLUTIONIZER! AS HE NOW REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! AND LATCHES ONTO HIM!
Persephone: OH! DONOVAN DUKE MOUNTS ONTO THE FRONT OF RULER! AND LOCKS IN THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE HOLD!! THE BANKRUPT IS CINCHED IN YET AGAIN!! COME ON! CHOKE HIM UNTIL HE CANNOT BREATHE ANYMORE!
James Peters: RULER IS WIGGLING HIS FINGER! AS HE NOW DIGS HIS FOOT INTO THE CANVAS AND BEGINS TO POWER UP AND CARRY DUKE WHILST UP TO HIS FEE–
Persephone: BUT DONOVAN DUKE TIGHTENS THE GUILLOTINE AND RULER GETS DIZY AND DROPS BACK DOWN TO ONE KNEE!!
James Peters: RULER HAS LOST THE FIGHT WITHIN HIM! AND WE COULD BE SECONDS AWAY FROM CROWNING A NEW CHAMPION VIA SUBMISSION THROUGH DONOVAN DUKE! COULD WE SEE IT HAPPE–
Persephone: DRAKE KING LEAPS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND HITS DONOVAN DUKE WITH A BIG BLOCKBUSTER TO RELEASE RULER FROM THE BANKRUPT GUILLOTINE CHOKE HOLD!! THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A COOL COUNTER, BUT HE STILL STINKS!
James Peters: DRAKE JUST SAVED HIS CHAMPIONSHIP FROM CEDING OVER TO THE HANDS OF DONOVAN DUKE! AND DUKE ROLLS AWAY TO THE SIDE OF THE RING AS THE WORLD CHAMPION NOW SHIFTS HIS ATTENTION ONTO RULER–WHO IS COUGHING AND HOLDING ONTO HIS LARYNX AFTER BEING UNDER SUCH STRAINING PRESSURE OF THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE HOLD FOR SEVERAL MINUTES!
James Peters: AND NOW DRAKE IS IN THE CORNER! AND EVERYONE HERE IN COPENHAGEN KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT THE WORLD CHAMPION IS GOING FOR HERE! AS HE RUNS THE CORNERS!! AND LOOKS TO STOMP RULER’S HEAD INTO THE CANVAS!
Persephone: RULER STEPS OUT OF THE WAY AND DRAKE DOESN’T LAND THE JUDGEMENT DAY!! AND NOW DRAKE TURNS AROUND! AND RULER SPINS AROUND FOR THE REVOLUTIONIZER!!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE DUCKS UNDER WHILE ALSO BRINGING RULER DOWN WITH HIM WITH A SCHOOL BOY! AND THEIR CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE ROPES.. IT WORKED TOWARDS THE CHAMPION’S FAVOUR AS THE SCHOOL BOY ROLLED RULER RIGHT INTO A POSITION WHERE HE IS HANGING OFF THE SECOND ROPE!
Persephone: AND DRAKE LEAPS UP AND ATTEMPTS THE JUDGEMENT DAY FOR A SECOND TIME!! AND HE DRILLS RULAHHH!!
Rich Russillo: ALEX MYERS PLANTS DRAKE KING WITH THE SLING BLADE! THEY INTERCEPTED THE CURB STOMP ATTEMPT WITH THE SUDDEN TRAUMA SLING BLADE AS THEY NOW QUICKLY CLIMBS THE ROPES!
Persephone: AND IT LOOKS LIKE MYERS MIGHT BE GOING FOR THAT STUPID ANGELIC BLESSING! THE DOUBLE ROTATION SENTON THINGAMAJIG!!
Rich Russillo: BUT RULER WAKES UP ON THE APRON AND STEPS UP THE TURNBUCKLES! AND STRIKES MYERS RIGHT ON THE BUTTON WITH A KNEE STRIKE! AND MYERS IS STAGGERED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE YET AGAIN! AS NOW RULER STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES AND LOOKS TO FINISH OFF THE WORLD CHAMPION HIMSELF!
James Peters: AND RULER HAS HIS ARMS SPREAD! AS HE WAITS FOR DRAKE KING TO GET UP TO HIS FEET!! HE IS SETTING HIM UP FOR THE REVOLUTIONIZER! AND DRAKE TURNS AROUND! AND RULER DRILLS HIM WITH IT!!
Rich Russillo: NO!! DRAKE KING STRUCK FIRST WITH AN ENZUIGIRI!! RULER GOT HIS BELL RANG AS DRAKE NOW KICKS HIM IN THE MIDSECTION! AND GOES FOR THE STOMP! WILL THIS ONE CONNECT?!?!
James Peters: RULER REVERSES THE JUDGEMENT DAY INTO AN ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION!!
Rich Russillo: AND ALEX MYERS SOARS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND THEY HIT A DOOMSDAY DEVICE ONTO THE WORLD CHAMPION! DRAKE KING JUST GOT OBLITERATED AS BOTH MYERS AND RULER UNINTENTIONALLY TOOK HIM OUT! AND NOW MYERS GETS UP TO THEIR FEET! AND HITS A SUPERKICK ONTO RULER!! AND THEN FOLLOWS IT UP!! AND TANKS RIGHT THROUGH RULER WITH A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE! THIS HAS GOT TO BE IT FOR MYERS!
Persephone: AND ALEX MYERS IS GOING FOR THE ANGELIC BLESSING LEAP OF FAITH!!!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE SMASHES A FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBE ONTO THE SKULL OF ALEX MYERS! MYERS IS BLOCKED FROM HITTING THE ANGELIC BLESSING YET AGAIN AS DUKE NOW STEPS INTO THE RING AND CARRIES MYERS WITH A GORILLA PRESS POSITION!!!!
Persephone: YES!! DONOVAN DUKE IS ADAMANT OF DUMPING MYERS INTO THE PIRANHA TANK TO THE SIDE! ALEX MYERS GAINS CONSCIOUSNESS AND SEES WHAT THEIR DESTINATION MIGHT BE AND STARTS TO FIGHT OUT! BUT IT IS TO NO AVAIL AS DONOVAN DUKE HAS NO INTENTIONS ON NOT GOING THROUGH WITH THIS!
James Peters: AND DONOVAN DUKE NOW HAS ALEX MYERS TIPPING OVER THE TOP ROPE! AND HE CHUCKS HIM OVER AND MYERS SPLASHES INTO THE POOL OF PIRANHAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT! NO! DRAKE KING LANDS A FLUSH SUPERKICK TO THE JAW OF DUKE.. AND DUKE LETS GO OF ALEX MYERS TO WHERE THEY SCURRY OFF TO SAFETY!
James Peters: AND DONOVAN DUKE DROPS DOWN TO BOTH KNEES! AND NOW DRAKE KING RUNS THE ROPES!! AND HE LOOKS TO LAND THE JUDGEMENT DAY STOMP ONTO DUKE!!
James Peters: …AND IT CONNECTS!!!
Rich Russillo: NO!! DRAKE KING SLIPS OFF THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! AND ENDS UP ON THE SHOULDERS OF DUKE! **AND DUKE HAS HIM IN POSITION!! AND SPIKES HIM DOWN WITH THE ROYAL FLUSH WIDOW’S PEAK!!!**
Persephone: NO! HOW! DRAKE KING MANAGES TO COUNTER IT INTO A SUNSET FLIP AND NOW PLUCKS THE CHALLENGER OFF THE CANVAS.. INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!! AND HE RUNS WITH DUKE ON HIS SHOULDERS!
James Peters: AND DRAKE KING DUMPS DONOVAN DUKE THROUGH THE BARBED WIRE TABLE WITH A RELEASE POWERBOMB!!! DONOVAN DUKE SCREAMS IN PAIN AS PLENTY STRANDS OF BARBED WIRE DIG INTO HIS FLESH!! DUKE MIGHT BE STUCK IN THE TABLE DEBRIS AS DRAKE KING STRUGGLES TO PULL HIM OUT!
Persephone: ALEX MYERS SMASHES THE BACK OF A SKATEBOARD INTO THE BACK OF DRAKE KING’S HEAD! AND THIS IS NO NORMAL SKATEBOARD!! THUMBTACKS AND GLASS SHARDS ARE SCATTERED ALL OVER THE BACK.. AND THAT IS WHAT JUST WENT AGAINST THE SKULL OF THE WORLD CHAMPION! ALEX MYERS JUST LAID OUT THE CHAMPION… AND THIS COULD BE THE MOMENT FOR THEM!
James Peters: AND RULER JUMPS ONTO THE APRON! AND MYERS IMMEDIATELY SMASHES THE SKATEBOARD AS WELL ONTO THE DOME OF THE REVOLUTIONIZER! RULER DROPS DEAD ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR.. AS NOW MYERS SEES DRAKE SOMEHOW GETTING UP TO THEIR FEET!
Rich Russillo: THERE IS A REASON WHY DRAKE IS CALLED THE BARBED WIRE MASSACRE GOD! HE’S BEEN THROUGH IT ALL! BUT ALEX GRABS THE SKATEBOARD! AND SMASHES IT AGAIN TO THE HEAD OF THE CHAMPION! AND DRAKE KING IS DOWN..
Persephone: AND THE SADISTIC MYERS NOW LAYS DRAKE DOWN! AND PLACES THE SKATEBOARD ON TOP OF HIM! AND MYERS LOOKS TOWARDS THE ROPES AND BEGINS TO ASCEND THE TURNBUCKLES! CAN THEY FINALLY HIT THE ANGELIC BLESSING THIS TIME AROUND!
Rich Russillo: AND NOW ALEX MYERS IS PERCHED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! DONOVAN DUKE IS STILL STUCK IN THE BARBED WIRE TABLE.. MEANWHILE RULER IS STILL KNOCKED OUT FROM THE SKATEBOARD.. MYERS IS IN PERFECT POSITION! IT IS NOW OR NEVER, KID!!
Persephone: ALEX MYERS MAKES THE DOUBLE ROTATION… AND LANDS THE ANGELIC BLESSING SENTON ONTO THE WORLD CHAMPION ON THE SKATEBOARD! THAT HAS TO BE IT!
( Drake King rolls out of the way and leaves the skateboard for Alex Myers to land back and shoulder first onto. )
Rich Russillo: OH NO!! NOBODY IS HOME!! ALEX MYERS CRASHES ONTO THE TOP OF HIS SHOULDERS ONTO THE SKATEBOARD AS DRAKE KING CREEPS UP TO HIS FEET!! AND MYERS IS FOLDED LIKE AN ACCORDION.. BUT THEY ARE AT A PERFECT POSITION FOR THE GOD AS THEY ARE LEANING RIGHT OVER THE SKATEBOARD!
Persephone: ALEX MYERS COULD NOT HIT THE ANGELIC BLESSING AGAIN.. AND NOW DRAKE COMES OFF THE ROPES! AND STOMPS MYERS’ SKULL INTO THE SKATEBOARD! DRAKE KING RETAINS!! HE HOOKS THE LEG!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
**SPRAY**
Rich Russillo: HUH?!
James Peters: WHAT THE?!?
Persephone: HAHAA! YES!!
( Ruler peaks through the ropes and sprays black mist into the eyes of Drake King as he was about to retain the championship. )
Rich Russillo: BLACK MIST TO THE EYES OF THE WORLD CHAMPION! AND WE WERE A MILLISECOND AWAY FROM DRAKE KING WALKING OUT OF HERE AND STILL THE CHAMPION, BUT RULER HAS DIFFERENT PLANS! RULER SLIDES INTO THE RING, AND LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY HE IS! HE TURNS DRAKE KING AROUND!
James Peters: AND RULER DECIMATES THE WORLD CHAMPION WITH THE REVOLUTIONIZER!!! THE SPINNING HEEL KICK IS DELIVERED TO THE WORLD CHAMPION AS HE IS OUT!! COME ON! THIS HAS TO BE IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Persephone: DING! DONG! DING!
James Peters: DRAKE KING POPS HIS SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS! HOW!!?!?!
Rich Russillo: HOW IN THE HELL DID DRAKE KING KICK OUT OF THAT?!?! DRAKE KING JUST SURVIVED A BLACK MIST DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE EYES AND THEN THE REVOLUTIONIZER!! THAT KICK HAS WON RULER SO MANY CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HIS WRESTLING CAREER, BUT IT IS NOT THE KICK THAT WINS HIM THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION HERE TONIGHT IN COPENHAGEN!
Ruler: (off-mic) You gotta be kidding me.
James Peters: AND NOW RULER, WHO HAS HIS JAW DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AS MUCH AS US.. NOW ROLLS OUT OF THE RING.. AND PULLS THE APRON SHEETS BACK UP!
Persephone: AND RULER NOW PULLS OUT A HUGE COCONUT.. BUT THIS IS NO NORMAL COCONUT! THIS COCONUT HAS SPIKES AND BARBED WIRE WRAPPED AROUND IT!! AND RULER HOLDS IT BY ITS SMOOTH AND UNOCCUPIED SIDES.. AND HE LOOKS AT IT WITH SUCH MALICE AND SATISFACTION.. AND WE MIGHT BE TWINS BECAUSE SO AM I! THAT LOOKS AMAZING!
James Peters: Drake King is still trying to get his eyes back into shape.. wiping the black mist out of his eyes, but that might honestly be making it worse! Ruler slowly climbs back into the ring with a sadistic smirk written on his face as he carries the spiked coconut. Drake King is oblivious as Ruler now presses down onto his midsection!
( Ruler, with his foot pressed down on the stomach of the squirming world champion, holds the spiked coconut over his head and looks to drop it down onto the skull of Drake King. )
Persephone: YES! RULER IS ABOUT TO CRUSH HIS SKULL WITH THAT COCONUT! IT IS SAID THAT 150 TIMES A YEAR, A HUMAN BEING FALLS VICTIM TO A FALLING COCONUT! AND DRAKE KING IS ABOUT TO BE APART OF THAT STATISTIC!
James Peters: OH NO! HOW DO YOU EVEN KNOW THAT STATISTIC?! AND NOW RULER DROPS THE COCONUT ONTO DRAKE KI–
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING WITH AN UPKICK TO THE GROIN OF THE CHALLENGER!! I DON’T KNOW IF DRAKE WAS AIMING FOR THE GROIN, BUT RULER JUST FROZE IN PAIN! AND THAT MIGHT HAVE STOPPED HIM FROM BEING IMPALED FROM THE COCONUT!
( Ruler drops the coconut anyways. )
James Peters: NO! THE COCONUT FALLS!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING LUCKILY ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY IN TIME.. AND RULER, WHO IS STILL NEUTRALISED BY HAVING HIS JINGLE BELLED.. IS NOW INCREDIBLY VULNERABLE AS DRAKE KING NOW RUNS THE ROPES!
James Peters: AND DRAKE KING BEHEADS THE CHALLENGER WITH THE GUILLOTINE!! THE SICK KICK CONNECTS AGAINST THE SKULL AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE WITH A PHOENIX SPLASH TO BREAK UP THE COVER!! AND HE PUT A STEEL CHAIR IN FRONT OF HIS CHEST DURING THE PHOENIX SPLASH FOR ADDED DAMAGE UPON IMPACT! AND HE JUST SQUASHED BOTH DRAKE KING AND RULER. AND WE MIGHT BE ON THE PRECIPICE OF DONOVAN DUKE BECOMING A WORLD CHAMPION HERE ON VOLTAGE!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE NOW MAKES THE STRANGE DECISION OF NOT GOING FOR THE COVER.. AND DECIDES TO SLIDE OUT OF THE RING! Drake King and Ruler are nearly knocked unconscious for having the air driven out of their bodies from that steel chair aided phoenix splash.. as Donovan Duke looks to introduce a new weapon into this Cage of Death!
Persephone: AND DONOVAN DUKE PULLS OUT A FOLDABLE POKER TABLE!! WHAT THE HELL!! I DIDN’T KNOW THOSE EXISTED!! BUT LOOK! NOTHING IS NORMAL IN THIS MATCH! THERE ARE THUMBTACKS AND GLASS RED SHARDS GLUED ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE POKER TABLE!!
James Peters: AND DONOVAN DUKE SETS UP THE TABLE AT RINGSIDE.. AND PONDERS ON WHO HE SHALL PUT THROUGH IT.. AND HE SLIDES INTO THE RING TO MAKE A DECISION BETWEEN RULER AND DRAKE KING!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke picks up the weaponized skateboard and sees Drake King on the apron! AND HE DRIVES THE SKATEBOARD INTO KING.. AND KING GOES FLYING ONTO THE APRON AND COLLIDES INTO THE SIDE OF THE CAGE OF DEATH!! DRAKE KING SPLATTERS ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR.. AND IT SEEMS DUKE HAS SELECTED RULER AS HIS CHOICE OF VICTIM!
James Peters: Donovan Duke drags Ruler towards the ropes and brings him up to his feet.. and DUKE TAKES A HUGE BREATH IN AND HOISTS RULER INTO A MILITARY PRESS! AS HE LOOKS TO DROP HIM INTO THE WEAPONIZED POKER TABLE!
Rich Russillo: BUT ALEX MYERS SMASHES THE BACK OF THE SKATEBOARD AGAINST THE LOWER BACK OF DUKE! DUKE LETS GO OF RULER AND ALEX MYERS NOW RUNS THE ROPES WITH THE SKATEBOARD!!
James Peters: AND MYERS DRIVES THE SKATEBOARD INTO DUKE.. AND DUKE GOES FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE AND THROUGH THE POKER TABLE!
Rich Russillo: NO! MYERS MISSES AND THROWS THE SKATEBOARD TOWARDS THE TABLE! AND DUKE DELIVERS A DEALER’S CHOICE TO MYERS! SPINNING BACK FIST SENDS MYERS RETRACING HIS STEPS INTO THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES..
James Peters: AND NOW DUKE HAS CHANGED HIS MIND! AND LOOKS TO PUT MYERS THROUGH THE POKER TABLE! AS HE NOW GRABS HIM IN THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: RULER COMES FROM BEHIND! AND HE HAS THE WEAPONIZED COCONUT IN HAND!!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE JUMPS OUT OF THE WAY! AND RULER BLASTS THE COCONUT INTO THE HEAD OF MYERS! RULER GOES OVER AND WHIPS IT TOWARDS DONOVAN DUKE!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE DUCKS UNDER IT.. GRABS HIM BY THE WAIST! AND THROWS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!!
**CRASH**
James Peters: AND DONOVAN DUKE DEPOSITS RULER ONTO THE WEAPONIZED POKER TABLE WITH AN OVERHEAD RELEASE BELLY-TO-BELLY!! OH! MAH!! GOD!! THAT HAS TO BE IT FOR RULER!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT HAVE JUST NEUTRALISED RULER! AND RULER HAS NOT MOVED SINCE HE WENT THROUGH THE TABLE! DUKE WITH A SATISFIED SMILE AS HE LOOKS OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: Donovan Duke now refocuses his attention onto Alex Myers, who is still stunned by getting hit with the weaponized coconut. Duke hits a big forearm smash to the temple, before pulling Myers onto the top turnbuckle!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke now has Myers on his shoulder in a fireman’s carry.. AND DUKE IS GOING FOR THE DUKE OF HAZARD OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! IF HE HITS THIS, THIS WILL SURELY SECURE HIM THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
Persephone: BUT ALEX MYERS GAINS SECOND WIND! AND THEY START DRIVING DOWN THE BOTTOM OF HIS ELBOWS REPEATEDLY INTO THE SHOULDER OF DUKE!! AND THEY NOW APPLY A SLEEPER HOLD ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!
Rich Russillo: BOTH ELITISTS IN A VERY PRECARIOUS POSITION, AND MYERS MIGHT BE ABLE TO PUT DUKE TO SLEEP IN THAT POSITION!! THIS IS A FIGHT FOR THE DEATH HERE! THE LAST STAND IN A VERY PHYSICAL MATCH.. BUT DUKE IS NOT GIVING INTO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL!
Persephone: AND NOW ALEX MYERS IS STARTING TO PUT WEATHER THE OKLAHOMA STORM HERE AS DUKE IS STARTING TO LOSE ENERGY HERE! ALL ALEX NEEDS TO DO IS PUSH HIM OFF TO THE MAT AND THEY CAN CONNECT WITH THE ANGELIC BLESSING!!
Rich Russillo: AND ALEX MYERS CONTINUES TO ADMINISTER THE SLEEPER HOLD! AND THEY NOTICE THAT DONOVAN IS NEARLY ASLEEP! AND MYERS REPEATEDLY BASHES HIS HEAD IN! BEFORE PUSHING HIM OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE TO PUT HIM IN POSITION FOR THE ANGELIC BLESSING!
Persephone: NO!! DONOVAN DUKE ABRUPTLY CARRIES MYERS ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!! AND HAS THEM IN THE FIREMAN’S CARRY!!
Rich Russillo: AND DONOVAN DUKE LANDS THE SUPER DUKE OF HAZARD!! THE FIREMAN’S CARRY BACK-TO-BELLY PILEDRIVER OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE CONNECTS AS HE HOOKS THE LEG!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
…………
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Persephone: BOOK OF DRISTIANITY!!!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING JUST SCRAMBLED THE BRAINS OF THE CHALLENGER WITH THE PUNT KICK.. AS DRAKE NOW GRABS DONOVAN DUKE! AND THROWS HIM OUT OF THE RING!!
James Peters: AND DRAKE KING NOW DROPS DOWN AND ROLLS ALEX MYERS OVER! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
( DING! DING! DING! )
( “Footsteps of Doom” by KOHTA YAMAMOTA echoes throughout the Royal Arena to an ear-deafening reaction as Drake King lets go of Alex Myers’ legs. A face of worry turns into a face of relief as King gets up to his feet and gingerly celebrates. )
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER.. AND STILL EAW WORLD CHAMPION.. DRAKE! KIIIIINGG!!
Rich Russillo: What a fantastic opener here at Bloodsport here for the EAW World Championship! All four competitors with a career-defining performance tonight, with Drake King proving yet again why he is a God in his mind, outlasting three other hungry elitists inside the Cage of Death!
James Peters: Drake King has done it again! He has gone through hell and high water to keep the EAW World Championship in his possession.. and he has stuck it to anyone who has doubted his God status. You may not agree with everything he says and does, but Drake King is STILL your EAW World Champion.
Persephone: Everything good must come to an end sadly, and I am disappointed we didn’t see any amputations or deaths, but we gladly have the rest of the night for those to happen plenty of times!
( Drake King is handed the EAW World Championship to where he celebrates in the roar of pyro and cheers. He goes around the ring, bragging to his subconscious opponents that he is still the champion before jumping onto the top turnbuckle and swinging the EAW World Championship around. )
(The camera fades backstage to Sofia Clarke, who is shown smiling and holding a microphone.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time… Bea Valentine!!!
(The crowd gives off a loud reaction as Bea Valentine enters.)
Sofia Clarke: Well, Bea, we are not far away now from Pain for Pride. This is going to be an interesting week for you. possibly the biggest week of your entire career. As we all know, you will be heading into the Cash in the Vault match, and we would like to get all of your thoughts on that massive opportunity.
Bea Valentine: Well, I will win it, of course. Imagine thinking that I wouldn’t. Do people even understand the season that I have had, Sofia? I am the fastest rising star in this company in some time. While others fail to get over, I come through with more talent and creativity in my pinky finger than any of them have in their entire bodies! It is really sad that anyone would think that anyone other than me has a chance of winning the Cash in the Vault Ladder Match at Pain for Pride. Bea Valentine is cash. Bea Valentine is money! And you know that I have the finest vault in the world. It is locked tightly, though, so I hope none of you filthy pervs think that you have even the slightest chance of getting in!
Sofia Clarke: Wait, what are you talking about…?
Bea Valentine: Ugh, I see I am talking to one of those filthy pervs right now. Why don’t you go stand over there, Sonya, and look pretty? Or as pretty as you can. Or you know what? Just stand out of sight of the camera; it doesn’t seem to like you very much.
(Bea Valentine takes center stage as she ushers Sofia Clarke off camera.)
Bea Valentine: There we go! That is much better! Let the camera focus on a true superstar! I think that it is safe to say that I have been the standout performer for Voltage this season. Most people around here had bland, boring matches that nobody can even remember. But in my case, I was having bangers every week. Whenever I defended Gloria, it was game-changing and genre-redefining. I have pushed Voltage into a new era, but I must admit that I am missing Gloria dearly. I need her back. Maybe not even her, because I have grown tired of the repetition. But I need a new Gloria, and at Pain for Pride, I shall find her!
(Bea Valentine puts her hand up above her eyes and looks back and forth as if she is keeping an eye out for Gloria, even just in the backstage area.)
Bea Valentine: At Pain for Pride, I will be competing in Cash in the Vault. I will, of course, be winning it. I won’t stop there. I think it is evident to everyone here that I can’t be bothered to deal with the filthy masses any longer. No, I have put in more than enough time doing that. I deserve to be at the top. If EAW management had any sense, they would just call off the Cash in the Vault Ladder Match and hand me the briefcase on a silver platter. But nooo… they say I have to earn it. As if I haven’t already. Do these people not understand just who the hell I am? I am Bea Valentine, and I am the star around here! People need to understand this! They will, though, soon enough! At Pain for Pride and beyond! Valentine’s Day may be over, but Valentine’s Year? That’s just getting started.
(Bea Valentine blows a kiss to her many fans watching her interview.)
Bea Valentine: Speaking of Gloria. It is a travesty that the police still haven’t had her properly returned to me since she was so tragically stolen away. These law enforcement officials are truly and utterly useless, I tell you! I am sickened by what they do, and honestly, I am starting to understand why so many people in this country have an issue with the police. I mean, they act like my Gloria was not stolen from me, and honestly, out of all the bad things that the police do, that sits at the very top. I think we need to fight back and take our freedom back. Take our Gloria back! Which is exactly what I am going to be doing at Pain for Pride. Once I have my new Gloria, I will never let anyone take anything from me again. I have been traumatized enough by losing one Gloria, but it has strengthened me. It has made me hardened, grizzled, and someone capable of withstanding anything. Because there is nothing any of those competitors could ever do to me in the ring that would compare to the pain I felt when Gloria was unjustly taken away from me. It is now time that I correct some very serious wrongs.
(Bea Valentine places her hand on her heart and goes silent for several seconds as she mourns the loss of her beloved Gloria.)
Bea Valentine: I think that it is time we take a trip down memory lane. I think it is important to realize this Cash in the Vault victory that I am certain to achieve at Pain for Pride. I gained success pretty much as soon as I stepped through the door here in EAW. While most people have to work hard and struggle to reach the top, it was almost too easy for me. I just have natural talent and barely even have to try to beat my opponents. That’s how good I am and how good I always will be. I am a generational talent, and people just don’t seem to understand that and give me the respect I am owed. I think it is because I do not currently have a championship, even though I am better than everyone else in this company who has a championship. They struggle to even replicate a fraction of what I do in that ring. Imagine thinking that you can hang with me. But once I win Cash in the Vault and cash in and become a World Champion, then everyone will take me seriously. They won’t like it. But they will have no choice but to accept the reality that is Bea Valentine! My career is much like this diamond ring…
(Bea Valentine shows off a sparkling diamond ring on one of her fingers.)
Bea Valentine: Flawless! You see, people, there is a reason why I am so successful. Aside from just being born better than you, that is. That helps too. But the reason that I am just so good is simple. I am just the type of person who makes success happen. I say, nah, I don’t want to work hard, wait, and become the best five or ten years from now. I WANT IT, AND I WANT IT RIGHT NOW! DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME????!!!??? Calm down, Bea. It is not these people’s fault that they are ignorant and jealous. How could you not be when it is me that is on your screens at this very moment? But you just cannot even look away! All you can do is hate silently, unless you are a massive hater like KASAI, who just comes in and takes things that don’t belong to them. It is very sad that people cannot respect boundaries and don’t even bother to return the things that they have taken that do not even belong to them. Very sad indeed.
(Bea Valentine mockingly wipes a tear away from her eyes as if she is truly that sad about losing a match to KASAI.)
Bea Valentine: But KASAI… I WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH! I will go and be more successful than you ever will be. That one night against Bea Valentine will probably be the only highlight of your entire career. Meanwhile… I am just getting started! None of the people in Cash in the Vault can compare to me. I mean, just look at them… Donovan Duke? More like Donovan Puke, amirite? Because eew! Then we have MITSU, and honestly, I didn’t even know he was still in EAW. When was the last time he was even relevant? Unlike me, who is eternally relevant! People will still be talking about me long after I’m gone, baby! Then we have Shinzo Sasaki, and honestly, Dynasty is not sending their best. We all know that Voltage is the number one brand anyway. Maybe that will change after the draft. The top show is whatever brand I end up on, after all. Then we have “Princess” Candice Blair, and that is a really cute nickname and all, but I think we all know that the only royalty around here is Mwah! I have people here in EAW serving me and waiting on me all the time. They take care of my every need, when and however I want! That’s called power. Now somebody, get me some champagne. I’m getting a little thirsty from all of this talking.
(Bea Valentine snaps her fingers at some nearby staff members who rush off to get her whatever she demands.)
Bea Valentine: Oh, and then we have ARIA too. I forgot about her, but that is no surprise; nobody else has either. I mean, why is she still employed? She has such underwhelming entrances. It is truly sad to see. I mean, at least put a little effort into your presentation, buddy. But honestly, it’s probably not even worth the effort. All of my opponents in this match are just too damn ugly, if we are being honest. They don’t have that X factor. They don’t have the looks. They can’t be on every single poster and graphic that EAW produces the way that I can. This beautiful face belongs front and center. When people think EAW, they think Bea Valentine. We are going to turn EAW into BEAW!!!
(Bea Valentine begins laughing hysterically at her joke, nearly choking from the excess of her laughter.)
Bea Valentine: I have that beautiful face that EAW needs right now. I am the only real star that EAW has produced in the last few years, and if you look before that… well, I am bigger than all of them anyway. This is my match to win, and absolutely nothing will stop me from achieving victory at Pain for Pride. Did you catch that? NOTHING! I think people forget just how dangerous and ruthless I can get when you push me. I mean, I am the beautiful face of EAW, but when that bell rings? I am the dangerous face of Voltage. I am a hardcore icon, and when you put me in an environment like a ladder match, just know that it is all over for anyone who even thinks about challenging me. I am just that damn good, and people will see that when I am doing death-defying backflips off ladders through tables and things like that. That’s just stuff I do for fun on my days off. What, you think I haven’t done anything like that? I am NOT afraid of heights. I am just smart enough to know that falling is bad.
(Bea Valentine closes a nearby door to a balcony overlooking the arena. She breathes heavily as if reassured.)
Bea Valentine: I didn’t close that because it is a big height down from that balcony. I just didn’t want to have to smell the odor of the peasants wafting in from the arena. I don’t get why you people don’t shower. I mean, it’s not that hard. It only takes a few minutes. Come on now, take care of yourself. Just like how I will take care of myself at Pain for Pride by taking care of business! I already proved what I am capable of by beating two of my opponents last week… and at Pain for Pride? I WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST!!!
(Bea Valentine walks past Sofia Clarke, putting her hand up in her face as she exits and the camera fades to a commercial.)
(A commercial airs for the annual Pain for Pride Parade.)
(The camera fades over to the backstage area, and in the area is Sofia Clarke, who is seen in front of the camera. Sofia has a smile on her face, and she is holding a microphone in her hand as she looks towards the camera. After a few seconds, she begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time please welcome Hall of Famer Rex McAllister!
(The crowd explodes with cheers, and before long, Rex walks into the camera’s view.)
Sofia Clarke: Rex, thank you so much for joining me tonight on the final Voltage before Pain for Pride.
Rex McAllister: It’s my pleasure.
Sofia Clarke: Earlier in the night, I had the opportunity to ask Jack Ripley some questions about his time in EAW, his upcoming match with you, and his decision to retire regardless of the outcome of your match with him. Have you gotten the chance to see the interview with Jack?
Rex McAllister: I have. i was actually interested in seeing what he’d have to say for himself. After all, I’m still just as confused about all of this as the rest of you. I’m someone that’s actually been in the ring with Jack multiple times. I know what he is capable of because I’ve been on the receiving end of his attacks. I know he has what it takes to reach great heights, so for him to suddenly say that he’s done with EAW after Pain for Pride, it took me by surprise. I don’t think there’s anyone out there that actually wants to see Jack retire. No matter what your opinion of him is, everyone can admit that he’s a talented man that belongs in the wrestling ring, facing the best talent possible. I’ll admit that things have gotten heated between the two of us over the last few weeks, but our match at Pain for Pride is something I want to look forward to. However, it’s not the same knowing that Jack won’t wrestle in EAW again following it, and watching that interview didn’t exactly help.
Sofia Clarke: Is there anything about that interview that particularly stood out to you?
Rex McAllister: Honestly, there’s a lot, but the first thing that comes to mind was Jack saying that this was years in the making. Over the last few weeks Jack has talked about all of his failures, and don’t get me wrong, I understand where he’s coming from. When you want something and after years of efforts you’re still unable to get it, it’s easy to become discouraged. I can see why Jack wouldn’t be happy, and maybe part of me even understands why Jack would want to step away from the ring, but there’s a reason I keep coming back. I’ve taken time away from EAW myself in the past for various reasons, but in the end I always found myself back in this ring because this is what I love to do. When you really care about this sport, you shouldn’t be willing to let something like this cost you your entire career. My last World Championship reign was years ago, and I could’ve stayed away like Jack is planning to. I could’ve retired and moved on from my career in EAW. I didn’t do that though, because there’s still a chance that I do even better in the future. I don’t believe anyone is above learning inside of the ring, and every failure gives me the chance to learn from my mistakes and just continue to improve. The fact that Jack can’t see that and is choosing to respond to his failures by giving up is just sad.
Rex McAllister: There’s no denying that Jack is a talented man. Even now, when his career has supposedly gone downhill, he managed to find his way into the Sudden Death Gold Rush Finale and come close to winning that opportunity to main event Pain for Pride. In the end I was the one that ended up being pinned to lose, and that’s something Jack hasn’t allowed me to forget. At every opportunity he made sure I remembered that without me in the match, chances are he would’ve won. Jack’s issue with me started because of that, and while I’ve never ignored the fact that I was pinned in the match, I just find this to be a situation that shouldn’t have escalated to the point it’s at now. We shouldn’t have to settle things like this, and this shouldn’t have to be Jack’s final match in EAW. Jack should be able to do so much more, and the fact that he’s robbing himself of this opportunity is unreal. This just isn’t how things were supposed to go. Jack is going to end his career on a sour note, and that’s not what he deserves.
Sofia Clarke: Well Rex, knowing that this will be Jack’s final opponent, how has your approach to this match changed at all?
(Rex takes some time to think, knowing that no matter the result at Pain for Pride, Jack Ripley plans to retire. Before long, he finally begins to answer.)
Rex McAllister: It hasn’t. I’ve definitely been thinking about the fact that Jack plans to retire, and just so we’re clear, I’m very disappointed by his decision. It’s sad knowing that this is what it’s come to, but ultimately I’m still his opponent, and Jack has already made it clear that he’d be retiring regardless of whether he wins or loses. All I can do is focus on the match, and make sure I walk out of Pain for Pride with the win. In the best case scenario Jack may realize that it’s not worth giving up his entire career when he could continue to have matches like this, but I’m not going to allow those hopes to get in the way of this match. At the end of the day Jack isn’t the only one that has wanted change, and while this match may just be Jack’s final farewell to EAW, to me this is an opportunity to bounce back and take a major step foward heading into next season. Heading into Pain for Pride, I can’t just think about what’s best for Jack. I’m planning to win this match, I just hope Jack does the right thing once it’s over.
Rex McAllister: Though, I will say this. Had this match happened a few months ago, I’m sure I would’ve gotten an amazing fight out of Jack. Now? I’m not sure what I’ll get. You’d think that Jack would give it his all in his final match in EAW, but how could I possibly expect that to be the case when he’s sounded so defeated? He’s clearly been thinking about calling it a career for some time now, but seeing how serious about it he is now, there’s always the chance that the Jack we see at Pain for Pride isn’t even a fraction of what he used to be. I don’t want that to be the case, but it’s possible, isn’t it? Sofia, all I can promise right now is that at Pain for Pride, you’ll be seeing the best I have to offer. If all goes well, we’ll be seeing the same from Jack. If it doesn’t, then Jack’s final match in EAW may just be very short. It’s all up to him, and by now I think we’re past the point of me being able to help him.
Sofia Clarke: Well Rex, do you have any final words for Jack heading into Pain for Pride? I’m sure this isn’t how either of you expected to spend Pain for Pride.
Rex McAllister: Well, Jack said the same thing to me recently, and honestly I won’t deny that. This isn’t how I expected Pain for Pride to go, but at the end of the day this is the current situation and there’s nothing either of us can do to change that. I’d share some words with Jack, but at this point I’m beginning to wonder if that would even help. After all, I’ve spent every single week speaking to him, trying to get through to him. I’m his Pain for Pride opponent. I could have spent these last few weeks picking him apart, insulting him, attacking him and everything else you’ll see with the other matches, but instead I tried to make an effort to understand why things have come to this. I did my best to help Jack but Jack refused my help, so I honestly don’t believe there’s much else left to say. I’m heading to Pain for Pride to win, and if Jack has any care left for his legacy, he’ll at least make sure to bring his best for this one last match. Even if I can’t convince Jack to stay, if he doesn’t give it his all knowing that this will be the final sight we see of Jack Ripley, this entire match will turn out to be a waste of time-
(Suddenly, Rex McAllister is dropped to the ground after being attacked from behind, causing Sofia Clarke to rush away from the area.)
James Peters: WHAT THE HELL? JACK RIPLEY JUST ATTACKED REX MCALLISTER FROM BEHIND, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE INTENDS TO SEND ONE LAST MESSAGE BEFORE PAIN FOR PRIDE AFTER ALL! I DIDN’T EXPECT TO SEE JACK AGAIN TONIGHT, BUT HERE HE IS ATTACKING REX MCALLISTER, RIGHT AS REX WAS TALKING ABOUT WHAT WE MAY SEE FROM JACK AT PAIN FOR PRIDE! JACK IS ALL OVER REX RIGHT NOW, SOMEONE NEEDS TO COME AND BREAK THIS UP!
Rich Russillo: REX MCALLISTER BEGINS THROWING PUNCHES TO JACK, FORCING JACK OFF OF HIM AS HE GETS BACK UP! Rex now swinging at Jack, BUT JACK DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE SENDING REX INTO THE WALL! Rex responds by delivering elbows before Jack could capitalize though and we have a real brawl on our hands right now! I didn’t expect this, but we have a fight between these two just one week before Pain for Pride! Rex was just talking about how he didn’t bother getting into these fights with Jack, but now he had no other choice!
Persephone: Does it even make sense for Jack to be fighting right now? He’s such a weirdo. He’s about to retire, what’s the point of attacking anyone?…. At least use a weapon if you’re gonna beat up Rex.
James Peters: :francis: Well the fight continues between these two, and Jack lands a knee to the midsection before throwing Rex into some of the production crates! Jack runs in to capitalize, but Rex is able to land a back elbow before grabbing Jack and slamming his face into the wall! These two are fighting all over the backstage area, but wait a second! Look!
(Suddenly, multiple security guards begin running out, quickly looking to split Rex and Jack apart.)
Rich Russillo: The security guards are here, and they must’ve been alerted by Sofia Clarks when she ran off! Jack attacked Rex from behind and started this fight, and it looks like he may have been trying to send one last message before Pain for Pride! I really didn’t expect that though, not when Jack is about to retire!
James Peters: Me neither, but then again, Jack doesn’t like Rex and he has made this clear. With all that has happened, it’s honestly more surprising that a fight like this hasn’t happened sooner! Ultimately though, these two will get the chance to settle all of this at Pain for Pride!
Persephone: And I’m not looking forward to it whatsoever. This might just be the most boring match to ever exist.
Rich Russillo: Well one thing is for sure. This match has definitely become even more heated than it was before!
(Jack Ripley and Rex McAllister are pulled apart by the security guards, but neither man is happy about it, especially Rex who was attacked from behind. They’re both staring directly at each other, and from there Voltage begins to fade away from the backstage area.)
[SCREENBAR – Road to Redemption 2023.]
(The camera fades to Bella Braxton.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS YOUR MAIN EVENT!!!
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Bella Braxton: AND IT IS AN EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(As the camera got a wide shot of the Extreme Elimination Chamber that will be containing the contestants of Voltage, ‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage would then hit the speakers of the stadium to an explosive mixed reaction. Cheers and boos both flooded the stadium, as the EAW World Champion himself, Drake King, made his way out onto the stage. Drake had the EAW World Championship strapped around his waist, with his weapon of choice in hand as he would begin to make his way down the ramp and to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!!!! RESIDING IN THE DEAD SEA, ISRAEL, WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS, HE IS THE CURRENT EAW WORLD CHAMPION… HE IS ‘GOD.’ DRAAAAKEEEEEEEEE KINNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Ever since Fighting Spirit when Drake King had been crowned the new EAW World Champion, he has gone on a history making reign that has seen him defeat some of the very best that EAW has had to offer, and some of the fastest rising Elitists as well. Whether it was Methuselah at Pain For Pride, Alex, Ruler, and Duke at Bloodsport, CY Henderson at Territorial Invasion or most recently, Cameron Ella Ava at Wicked Games, Drake has proven that he is a changed man. That he might actually be a ‘God.’
James Peters: And now here tonight, Drake is going to be entering into his second Extreme Elimination Chamber match, and once again, he is walking in as EAW World Champion. Being the one of four Elitists that are going to start this match in the pods, the champion is going to have a massive advantage moving forward.
Persephone: I don’t think it is to anyone’s surprise what Drake Kin had chosen tonight. One of his signature weapons, that has huge significance in his career; the branding iron. All of these years later and that shit is still one of the most boring weapons I have ever seen but hey, at least it’s something violent, violence is always good.
(Drake would make it to the end of the ramp, as he eyed up the Extreme Elimination Chamber, knowing what he was getting himself into tonight. He didn’t seem too worried, confidence still oozing off the champion as he would unlatch the World Championship from his waist and hand it to the referee. He enters the chamber, posing in the middle of the ring before he would go to his pod, as he awaits the next entrant.)
(Then, it was ‘I Wish A Bitch Would’ by Delilah Bon that would hit the speakers, to a mixed reaction just as much as the champion’s, as his most recent challenger he had defended against would make her wait out onto the stage; Cameron Ella Ava! With her weapon in hand, Cameron would take a deep breath in, hyperfocused on tonight as she would begin to make her way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: NEXTLY!!! FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, WEIGHING IN AT 140 POUNDS, SHE IS THE ‘SERPENT!!!!!!!!!!!’ CAMERONNNNNNN ELLAAAAAAAA AVAAAAA!!!!
Rich Russillo: It was at Wicked Games a month or so ago when Cameron Ella Ava had her first shot at the EAW World Championship against Drake King, within “God’s Rules.” In this match Cameron would fight her ass off against the champion, but it wouldn’t be enough as she was sent right to hell in the match’s conclusion. Tonight, she looks to get her ultimate revenge.
James Peters: This isn’t “God’s Rules” tonight, this is the Extreme Elimination Chamber. That means there is no real advantage for the EAW World Champion, and if Cameron manages to use that well, she could be walking out of Road To Redemption tonight as World Champion.
Persephone: Can I just say that I am personally thankful you guys are letting me do the weapon analysis? I know violence like the back of my hand, and the weapon of choice that Cameron Ella Ava has chosen here tonight sure is… shocking!!!! Ahaha!!! Bringing an ELECTRIC WHIP to the match tonight, that is sure to deal heavy amounts of damage to ANY of her opponents, and if she does walk out as champion, I’m sure it is to cause a real… SHOCK VALUE! HAH! You get it?! Shock Value.
(Cameron Ella Ava would make her way into the Extreme Elimination Chamber, as she would immediately eye down the world champion who stood confidently in his pod. She made sure to taunt him as much as she could, as she would then enter her own pod with her theme fading out from there.)
(After Cameron, ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac would blast throughout the loudspeakers to an explosion of cheers, as the next challenger made his way out onto the stage, this on being in the form of a champion in his own right, the Hardcore Champion; TLA! TLA had his weapon of choice in hand, clutching it tightly as he showed it off, before making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: THIRDLY! RESIDING FROM THE POON PALACE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS, HE IS THE CURRENT EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION… ‘LA PANTERA SEXUAL!!!!!!!’ T! L! A!
Rich Russillo: Looking to make history of his own right here tonight, TLA walks into the Extreme Elimination Champion with one championship strapped around his waist, and that being the Hardcore Champion, while also having the opportunity to then walk OUT of the chamber with the EAW World Championship added to that collection of gold!
James Peters: TLA has fended off all challengers for his Hardcore Championship and has felt like it was time to take a step into a new direction, thus getting his placement cemented into the Extreme Elimination Chamber here tonight. TLA has had great performances many times before within this chamber, and is looking to make another highlight tonight.
Persephone: In his hands tonight, TLA is going to be bringing in what is called a Macuahuitl, or Aztec War Club. This weapon of choice is a wooden club with several embedded obsidian blades, which produce edges sharper than high quality steel razor blades. A very themed weapon of the show here tonight and where we are at.
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(Then, ‘Stronger (salü remix)’ by The Score would hit the speakers, the crowd exploding into a frenzy of cheers as a legend of the busy and a Hall Of Famer in his own right would make his way out onto the stage; Rex McAllister! Rex had his weapon of choice close in his clutches, making sure that he didn’t let go of it for even a second, taking a look around before making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: AND THE FINAL PERSON TO ENTER A POD! RESIDING IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA, WEIGHING IN AT 238 POUNDS, HE IS THE ‘LIONHEART!!!!’ REEEEEEEXXXX McALLISTERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: I’m sure Rex has been waiting for an opportunity again like this for a very long time. He has been in some big matches since his return. He made an appearance at the Christmas show last year when he would fail to defeat Limmy Monaghan, but made an active return at Grand Rampage earlier this year, and has since been on an absolute tear.
James Peters: He has had his ups and he has had his downs since returning to EAW, but he has earned his way into a match like this. He poses one of the biggest threats in this match to Drake King and his EAW World Championship here tonight.
Persephone: ** **
Rich Russillo: No analysis on the weapon, Perse?
Persephone: ** **
James Peters: Fine, I’ll do it. Rex McAllister knew that type of match he was coming into tonight, and it looks like he is going to bring out the killer instinct in himself as well, as he brings a Night Watchman Thumper Mace into the Extreme Elimination Chamber..It is a solid piece of injection-molded polypropylene, which features large and small spikes and could definitely incapacitate anyone struck with it.
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Persephone: ** **
(Rex would make it to the ringside area, and was quick to enter the Extreme Elimination Chamber. He took a look around, eyeing TLA, Drake King, and Cameron Ella Ava all down before he would be the last one to enter a pod, his theme then fading out from there as they all would await the final two to enter the match who will start.)
(That was when, ‘Slow’ by System of a Down would hit the loudspeakers. The crowd would once again show disdain, exploding into a frenzy of boos, as it was the first of two men starting this match tonight, Mr. Wrestling XIX. He wasn’t very fond of being involved within this match but looks to go with the theme of it with his own weapon of choice, making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: AND INTRODUCING THE TWO MEN WHO WILL BE STARTING THIS MATCH, FIRST! FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, WEIGHING IN AT 233 POUNDS, HE IS… MR… WRESTLING… X! I! X!
Rich Russillo: Mr. Wrestling XIX has been a rising Elitist, at least within EAW territory, since his debut in the company, and has been a fast one at that. He has had some huge wins here, as well as challenging for championships such as the Hardcore Championship at Territorial Invasion. But tonight, he steps into unlikely territory, one he wasn’t very fond of, in the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
James Peters: Ironically enough, that Mr. Wrestling XIX is going to be starting tonight’s match against the man who he had defeated at Wicked Games a month or so ago, and the man who he had tried to injure and put on the shelf in Jack Ripley. Those two have had tons of bad blood, and it continues in the chamber here tonight for the EAW World Championship. As for his weapon–
Persephone: NOPE. I HAVE IT HANDLED, JAMES. As for the weapon of this old fuck, Mr. Wrestling XIX enters the Extreme Elimination Chamber with a unique approach in his own right. A very musical one, bringing in a guitar that has barbed wire wrapped around the base of it, as well as barbed wire intertwined with the strings of the instrument of mass destruction.
(Mr. Wrestling would then make it to the ringside area, letting out a very deep sigh before he would make his way up the steps and into the Extreme Elimination Chamber. He enters the ring, and takes a very long look around the structure, and all of the Hall Of Famers that surrounded him; being contained by pods, knowing he was about to be joined by one more…)
(Which would exactly be when ‘Bounce Back’ by Big Sean hit the speakers. The crowd would explode into cheers once more, as the final man to be entering this match would walk out onto the stage; that being Jack Ripley! Jack had his weapon draped over his shoulder carrying it with him that was… very festive themed, before making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST! FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, WEIGHING IN AT 205 POUNDS, HE IS THE ‘STRAIGHT SHOOTER!!!!!!!!!” JAAAAAACCCCCKKKKKK RIPLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley here tonight, is looking for the bounce back of the century. It is well known that Jack hasn’t had the best of luck these last couple of seasons, years even, ever since he lost the Answers World Championship back in 2020, but he has been on a consistent and constant quest to change that, and he looks to do exactly that by winning the EAW World Championship within the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
James Peters: I already said it, but it is very ironic that Jack Ripley is going to be starting the match here tonight with the same man who had tried to put him on the shelf just last month at Wicked Games. Jack has had a lot of history with most of the Elitists in this match, and he is looking to pull a shock on the world in his own right.
Persephone: …:comeagain:
Rich Russillo: Yes, Perse?
Persephone: jr:
James Peters: Would you please describe to us his weapon?
Persephone: I fucking hate this guy for not bringing the railroad spike back this year. Tonight, Jack Ripley’s weapon is… Santa’s sack. Why? I don’t know. But I am assuming there are going to be some very deadly weapons in that sack, like guns and knives or grenades or something.
Rich Russillo: Or maybe… It will be Christmas themed weapons!
Persephone: Fuck off.
(Jack would then enter the Extreme Elimination Chamber, his eyes not leaving Mr. Wrestling XIX for a second. He enters the ring and backs into his corner. Everybody was ready, the door was closed and locked shut, the referee standing in the middle of the ring gave a quick check in, before calling for the bell… as this match is now underway.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: THE BELL HAS RUNG AND THIS MATCH HASN’T EVEN BEEN GIVEN A CHANCE TO BREATHE! RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE, JACK TAKES A CANDY CANE KENDO STICK AND SWINGS IT AT MR. WRESTLING!
Persephone: YEAH, I LOVE THE VIOLENCE- Did you just say candy cane kendo stick?
James Peters: CANDY CANE KENDO STICK! MR. WRESTLING TRIES TO RETALIATE WITH HIS BARBED WIRE GUITAR, BUT JACK IS SUCCESSFUL IN KNOCKING IT OUT OF HIS HANDS BEFORE BEGINNING TO SLAM THE KENDO STICK REPEATEDLY AGAINST HIS SIDE! MR. WRESTLING IS TRYING TO FEND OFF THE ATTACK BUT ULTIMATELY IT’S TOO LITTLE TOO LATE, AS JACK SLAMS REPEATED SHOTS TO HIS ABDOMEN THAT LEAVE HIM BACKED AGAINST THE CORNER, STRUGGLING TO GET ANY GROUND!
Rich Russillo: THE FUN IS OVER THOUGH, MR. WRESTLING GRABS A HOLD OF THE KENDO STICK BEFORE YANKING IT AWAY, TOSSING IT OUTSIDE THE RING AS HE GRABS THE HEAD OF JACK AND DRIVES HIS FIST RIGHT AGAINST HIS FACE! We know that there is no love loss between the two, especially after their debacle heading into Wicked Games, and they’re more than eager to get their hands on one another! Jack especially knows how he’ll need to redeem himself from that night and the only way is to get Mr. Wrestling out of this match!
James Peters: Easier said than done though, Rich. Mr. Wrestling has him by the head as he turns him around, SLAMMING HIM AGAINST THE CORNER INSTEAD! Jack quickly goes up to block his head, but seeing that coming Mr. Wrestling ducks under, BEGINNING TO DRIVE REPEATED SHOULDER THRUSTS AGAINST HIS ABDOMEN! Jack is gasping for air right now as Mr. Wrestling knows that he needs to take advantage of this while he has the opportunity! He grabs a hold of him and sends him downward toward the middle of the ring, as he sizes Jack up and runs toward him…
Rich Russillo: BUT JACK CATCHES HIM RIGHT IN TIME WITH ‘YOU’LL FLOAT TOO’!
Persephone: WRONG! SUPERKICK ATTEMPT AVOIDED AS MR. WRESTLING RUBBED HIS TWO BRAIN CELLS TOGETHER AND ROLLED UP JACK INTO A SCHOOLBOY PIN! PLEASE GOD LET HIM BE ELIMINATED!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO-
James Peters: BUT JACK KICKS OUT! Both of them are back up to their feet, and before Jack can do anything, Mr. Wrestling catches him with a boot to the abdomen! Jack doubles over as Mr. Wrestling then proceeds to grab him by the wrist and send him to the ropes… BUT BEFORE HE CAN FOLLOW UP, JACK LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND ONTO HIS SHOULDERS, TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A PICTURE-PERFECT HURRICANRANA! Mr. Wrestling is taken down to the mat but quickly rolls back up to a knee, trying his best to rebound before Jack can officially sway the offense in his favor…
Rich Russillo: JACK GOING FOR ‘DAYLIGHT SLAYING TIME’! RUNNING KNEE TO THE FACE OF A KNEELING MR. WRESTLING XIX!
Persephone: BUT MR. WRESTLING JUST TOOK JACK’S OWN SANTA SACK AND WACKED UP RIGHT ACROSS THE SIDE OF HIS FACE, TAKING HIM OUT! HAH!
(Mr. Wrestling realizes that his weapon of choice is too far away to take the risk of heading over and taking it for himself, so instead he resorts to using Jack’s weapon against him. He opens the sack and looks inside, presumably seeing several Christmas-themed weapons with a disgusted expression on his face, not looking to play around with this debauchery. He quickly shoves it away and decides to continue with traditional professional wrestling.)
Persephone: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! GET THIS GUY OUT OF HERE! WHAT THE FUCK IS HIS DEAL?! AN EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER WITH NO WEAPONS IS HE FUCKING CRAZY?!
Rich Russillo: Mr. Wrestling has had his apprehension about the Extreme Elimination Chamber, and says that he finds it hard to believe that the winner of the night is going to end up being the better man out of all of them when they have to resort to such weapons and violence. I don’t think he wants to mess around with barbed wire and whatever Jack has for him there.
James Peters: He makes his way back over to Jack, grabbing a hold of him by the head and dragging him up to his feet, but before he can do anything, it’s Jack who begins to send strikes to the face! Trying to overwhelm him earlier and shift the odds in his favor, he knows that if he lets Mr. Wrestling get too far into this match in control then it’s going to cost him. Jack winds up… BUT BEFORE HE CAN, MR. WRESTLING SENDS A HARD KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN! Mr. Wrestling then grabs him by the arm again, trying to send him to the ropes one more time in hopes of taking him back down to the ground… BUT JACK GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD HOPING TO COUNTER BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING!
Rich Russillo: BUT MR. WRESTLING SEES IT COMING AND MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER IT IN TIME! Jack sprints forward trying to rebound…
James Peters: BUT MR. WRESTLING POPS HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE GOING FOR A ‘KNEEBOMB’ ATTEMPT! POWERBOMB TO JACK WITH HIS SPINE LANDING STRAIGHT ON HIS KNEE!
Rich Russillo: BUT JACK MANAGES TO FLIP OVER AND ROLL HIM UP INTO A SUNSET FLIP PIN BEFORE IT CAN HAPPEN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: MR. WRESTLING KICKS OUT-
Rich Russillo: BUT JACK ROLLS HIM THROUGH AND CONNECTS WITH ‘DAYLIGHT SLAYING TIME’! RUNNING KNEE TO THE FACE TAKES HIM DOWN!
(Jack doesn’t go for the pin, knowing that this match isn’t going to be over like that, having been in the ring with him before he knows that Mr. Wrestling has a lot more in the tank. He dips down to a knee, taking a moment to recover, but that moment of reprieve is not going to come for long as the crowd begins to count down, the numbers signaling the arrival of the next entrant into this Extreme Elimination Chamber match…)
(5…)
(4…)
(3…)
(2…)
(1…)
(BUZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
(The lights begin to dim and the EAW Hall of Famer lies ready for whoever is going to come out next in this match. A spotlight flickers down on the four pods inside of the Chamber, with each Elitist inside ready to go if they happen to be chosen. It’s not long before it finally lands on a person, the crowd roaring with thunderous cheers.)
James Peters: CAMERON ELLA AVA IS HERE! SHE HAS HER ELECTRIC WHIP IN HAND AND IS MAKING A BEELINE INTO THE RING TOWARD JACK RIPLEY! JACK SPRINTS TOWARD CAMERON AS WELL-
(CRACK!)
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON WHIPS HIM ACROSS THE STOMACH AND SENDS HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! A SURGE OF ELECTRICITY RUNS THROUGH THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER AS CAMERON TURNS AROUND…
(CRACK!)
James Peters: FOLLOWING THAT UP WITH ANOTHER CRACK OF THE ELECTRIC WHIP, THIS TIME ON THE SPINE OF MR. WRESTLING AS HE TRIES TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET! CAMERON KNOWS THAT SHE NEEDS TO KEEP THIS MATCH FIRMLY IN HER CONTROL, OR ELSE IT’S GOING TO END UP BEING TOO LATE FOR HER!
Rich Russillo: Jack tries to get back up to his feet, and he knows that he’s going to have to do something about Cameron’s tear into this match before this becomes even more out of reach for him… BUT BEFORE HE CAN! OH MY GOD! CAMERON JUST WRAPPED THAT ELECTRIC WHIP AROUND THE NECK OF JACK! ON-COMMAND ELECTRICITY SURGES THROUGH THE ELECTRIC WHIP AND JACK IS SPAZZING OUT RIGHT NOW AS HE’S FORCED BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND! THIS IS THE TYPE OF VICIOUSNESS THAT YOU NEED TO WIN MATCHES AND CAMERON IS SHOWING RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE THAT SHE HAS THAT!
Persephone: MORE! MORE! MAKE SURE HE STOPS BREATHING! I WANT HIM TO DIE!!!
James Peters: IT DOESN’T LAST MUCH LONGER THOUGH, AS FROM BEHIND! MR. WRESTLING MANAGES TO GAIN HIS BEARINGS AND DELIVER A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF CAMERON’S KNEE TO TAKE HER OUT! Cameron is forced down to a knee as she releases the electric whip and in turn, Jack Ripley, and Mr. Wrestling does not waste any time going to work as he grabs her by the head, before taking her down to the ground with a Snapmare! Cameron is in a seated position as Mr. Wrestling runs to the ropes and back… CONNECTING WITH A HARD KICK TO HER CHEST TO TAKE HER OUT!
Rich Russillo: Cameron is hurt, but Mr. Wrestling knows that’s not going to do the job for long as he grabs her by the head and brings her back up, grabbing a hold of her by the wrist- But before she can, it’s Cameron that manages to drop all her weight to keep herself situated in one place! Mr. Wrestling tries to pull her in, BUT INSTEAD, CAMERON LEADS HIM STRAIGHT TO A KNEE INTO HIS ABDOMEN TO DOUBLE HIM OVER! Mr. Wrestling drops down to a kneeling position as Cameron runs to the ropes and back… CONNECTING WITH AN ‘AVACADABRA’! SHINING WIZARD TO THE FACE TAKES MR. WRESTLING OUT!
James Peters: Cameron rolls back up to her feet, and it’s been made apparent that she’s not going to take her foot off the gas pedal in this one. She turns around and makes her way over to Jack who is just now beginning to gain his bearings after the assault that Cameron inflicted on him in the early going. She grabs him by the head and brings him up, not wasting any time beginning to slam repeated forearm shots against his face! Jack finds himself backed against the proverbial corner right now as there is nothing that he can do to possibly turn the tide…
Persephone: YOU WERE WRONG! HE TAKES THAT STUPID CANDY CANE KENDO STICK AND WHACKS IT AGAINST CAMERON!
Rich Russillo: Cameron staggers back, AS JACK TAKES THE KENDO STICK AND PRESSES IT UP AGAINST HER NECK BEFORE USING HIS LEG TO TRIP HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! Cameron quickly shoves him away, not willing let things go from bad to worse right now, BUT BEFORE SHE CAN EVEN RECOVER, JACK LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A JUMPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO HER BODY WHICH KEEPS HER ON THE GROUND!
(Jack rolls back up to his feet, fired up as the crowd roars in support of the former Answers World Champion. Cameron’s intention when it came to how she approached Jack Ripley in this match was that she wanted to push him to be the best version of himself that he possibly could, and right now she could very well be getting a glimpse of that in these few moments. Cameron is down and Mr. Wrestling has himself backed against one of the corners, hoping that he can recover, before he makes his way over to his Santa sack. He has his eye on something as he pulls it out from there, the crowd mumbling in confusion.)
Persephone: I might be seeing things, but can you guys tell me if I’m seeing a Christmas wreath of holly and mistletoe wrapped in barbed wire? :comeagain:
James Peters: IT IS, AND HE JUST TOOK IT AND PLACED IT AROUND THE NECK OF CAMERON! CAMERON’S EYES WIDEN AS SHE REALIZES THE TROUBLE THAT SHE’S IN, AND JACK DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO HER SPINE BEFORE PULLING BACK ON THE WREATH! HE’S STRANGLING CAMERON WITH THE BARBED WIRE AND YOU CAN SEE THE BLOOD BEGINNING TO DRIP DOWN! CAMERON IS REACHING OUT, STRUGGLING TO BREATHE, AND YOU CAN TELL THAT THE SITUATION HAS GONE DIRE FOR HER ALREADY AND SHE’S JUST GOTTEN INTO THIS MATCH!
(CRACK!)
Rich Russillo: BUT SHE GETS SOME REPRIEVE! MR. WRESTLING FROM BEHIND MANAGES TO GET HIS BARBED WIRE GUITAR AND STRIKE JACK FROM BEHIND! THE IMPACT DOESN’T COMPLETELY BREAK THE GUITAR BUT LEAVES A HOLE AT THE BASE, AND MR. WRESTLING TAKES ADVANTAGE OF A STUNNED JACK RIPLEY AS HE BRINGS HIM DOWN INTO A CHIN LOCK…
James Peters: BEFORE BEGINNING TO RUB THE BARBED WIRE ON THE GUITAR ON THE FACE OF JACK RIPLEY! YOU CAN SEE THE LOOK OF REGRET ON THE FACE OF MR. WRESTLING RIGHT NOW, BUT AS HE’S MENTIONED, THIS IS A NECESSARY EVIL! THIS IS WHAT HE’S GOING TO HAVE TO DO IN ORDER TO SEE HIS VISION THROUGH!
(Mr. Wrestling doesn’t waste much more time on there as he releases Jack and forces him to pry the barbed wire off his face himself. He’s starting to bleed while on the other hand, Cameron is forced to rip the wreath away from her throat and gasp for air while against the ropes. Blood continues to drip down onto her body, and at this moment in time… the next entrant is ready to go.)
(5…)
(4…)
(3…)
(2…)
(1…)
(BUZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
(The lights begin to dim as the spotlight flickers back and forth between the three remaining pods inside of the Chamber. The crowd murmurs in anticipation as they can’t wait to see who is going to end up coming out next, and before long one of the doors slides wide open.)
Rich Russillo: HERE WE GO! REX MCALLISTER IS OUT AND HE DOESN’T WASTE ANY TIME ENTERING THE RING AND PICKING UP THE PIECES WITH THE NIGHT WATCHMAN THUMPER MACE THAT HE HAS IN HIS HAND!
James Peters: Apparently we were told that Rex has something special added to the mace to add to what it’ll be able to do in the Chamber, and that certainly does not do any good for the other three that are inside the ring right now. He enters the ring and has his eyes on one Mr. Wrestling, AS HE TAKES A SWING…
Rich Russillo: BUT MR. WRESTLING MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER IT JUST IN TIME! Rex turns around with the mace in hand, trying to take a swing at it again, BUT MR. WRESTLING LUNGES AT HIM AND GRABS A HOLD OF IT WITH HIS BARE HANDS! THE SPIKES ON THE MACE ARE DIGGING INTO THE HANDS OF MR. WRESTLING, BUT HE KNOWS THAT THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THAT HE CAN PULL IT AWAY WITHOUT REX INFLICTING ANY MAJOR DAMAGE-
(*flick*)
(All of a sudden, Rex’s finger is seen flipping a switch on the handle of the watchman thumper mace, causing the mace to pulsate an ember color for a moment, forcing Mr. Wrestling’s hand to jut away and let go.)
James Peters: :comeagain: It looks like Rex’s mace just heated up and forced Mr. Wrestling’s hand away, AND REX IS TAKING ADVANTAGE-
(WHACK!)
Rich Russillo: TAKING THE MACE AND SLAMMING IT AGAINST THE SIDE OF MR. WRESTLING’S HEAD TO KNOCK HIM OUT COLD!
(Mr. Wrestling falls to the ground with a thud, blood beginning to pour down the side of his head as Rex looks down at him, admiring the damage that has been done before turning around and looking to continue his onslaught in this match.)
James Peters: HE TURNS AROUND AND IS MET BY JACK RIPLEY WHO SHOOTS OUT OF ONE OF THE CORNERS AND CONNECTS WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK TO THE CHEST OF REX TO SEND HIM INTO THE CORNER! Rex is sent into the corner and Jack does not waste any time beginning to slam repeated punches against his face, not letting what happened to Mr. Wrestling happen to him as well! Rex is trying to defend himself but ultimately he is forced to drop the mace on the ground as Jack continues to lay into him!
Rich Russillo: Jack grabs a hold of him and sends him toward the center of the ring, eyeing his target as he rushes forward… but before he can, Rex manages to boot him in the abdomen! That gives him the perfect opportunity to grab him by the head and run him toward the corner… LEAPING OFF AND SPIKING HIS HEAD OFF WITH A TORNADO DDT! Rex rolls back up to his feet and eyes Jack, patiently waiting for him to get back up to his feet as he knows that he can take him down with another big move right here!
James Peters: LIFTING HIM UP AND GOING FOR AN OLYMPIC SLAM!
Rich Russillo: BUT BEFORE HE CAN, CAMERON FROM BEHIND ROLLS REX UP INTO A SCHOOL GIRL PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: KICK OUT! Rex rolls back up to a kneeling position as Cameron sizes him up, CONNECTING WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE FACE! This stuns Rex as he’s able to keep himself up on a knee, Cameron running to the ropes and back… CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING STO TO A KNEELING REX TO FACEPLANT HIM ONTO THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: Cameron rolls back up to her feet, she takes the electric whip that she brought into this match and eyes Rex, BUT BEFORE SHE CAN, JACK TURNS HER AROUND AND NAILS HER WITH THAT CANDY CANE KENDO STICK AGAIN! That drops Cameron down to a knee as Jack swiftly pulls her in, CONNECTING WITH A DDT THAT DROPS HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH AUTHORITY!
James Peters: It seems like Jack is going back to what seems like an endless Santa sack of weapons at this point, trying to see what else he can use while everyone is down to his advantage. He pulls out… a small present box…?
Rich Russillo: NO! HE JUST OPENED THE BOX AND PULLED OUT AN ARRANGEMENT OF ORNAMENTS, ROLLING THEM OUT ONTO THE FLOOR! YOU COULD CALL THOSE CHRISTMAS THUMBTACKS BECAUSE IT’S DEFINITELY NOT GOING TO BE A PLEASANT LANDING!
James Peters: WAIT! MR. WRESTLING FROM BEHIND JUST LIFTED JACK INTO THE AIR FOR ‘THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE’! LOW BLOW BY MR. WRESTLING AS HE TURNS HIM AROUND AND LIFTS HIM UP…
(CRASH!)
Rich Russillo: SCOOP SLAM ONTO THE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! JACK IS IN A WORLD OF HURT RIGHT NOW AND MR. WRESTLING AFTER A BURST OF ENERGY COLLAPSES BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND!
James Peters: But it doesn’t seem like there’s going to be any breathing for any of them for long! The countdown has begun and the second to last entrant into this match will be exiting their pod! Who will it be?!
(5…)
(4…)
(3…)
(2…)
(1…)
(BUZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
(The lights dim once more and the spotlight flickers between the remaining two pods inside of the ring. All four Elitists already inside the ring with the strength that they can muster out are in high vigilance, as finally, it lands on one person…)
Rich Russillo: HERE COMES THE HARDCORE CHAMPION!
James Peters: AND HE HAS THE MACUAHUITI, THE AZTEC WAR CLUB, IN HIS HANDS! HE ENTERS THE RING AND REX IS THE FIRST ONE THAT APPROACHES WITH HIS MACE, THE TWO OF THEM CLASHING WITH ONE ANOTHER! THE MACE AND THE CLUB SLAM TOGETHER AND ULTIMATELY IT’S TLA THAT MANAGES TO GET THE UPPER HAND IN THAT! REX STAGGERS BACK BUT TRIES TO SWING AGAIN AT TLA-
Rich Russillo: JUST FOR TLA TO DUCK UNDER THAT AND SLICE REX ACROSS HIS THIGH WITH THE BLADES ON THE CLUB!
James Peters: Rex drops down to the ground like a wounded animal, AND TLA LIFTS HIM AND TRIES TO SLAM THE CLUB AGAINST REX’S HEAD WHILE ON THE CANVAS-
Rich Russillo: BUT REX ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME! TLA LIFTS IT UP AGAIN AND TRIES TO ATTACK-
(CRACK!)
James Peters: BUT CAMERON FROM BEHIND TAKES THE ELECTRIC WHIP AND SLAMS IT ACROSS THE BACK OF TLA! TLA is forced to drop his club down to the ground, AS CAMERON TAKES THE WHIP AND TRIES TO STRANGLE HIM WITH IT- BUT TLA WITH A BACK ELBOW STOPS THAT BEFORE IT CAN HAPPEN! He turns around to face her, as he quickly shoves her away! Cameron stumbles back but quickly rushes forward to try and make up for it…
(CRASH)
Rich Russillo: BUT TLA LIFTS CAMERON OFF THE GROUND AND BOUNCES HER OFF THE ROPES BEFORE SLAMMING HER DOWN WITH A ‘DESMADRE’ ONTO THE REMNANTS OF THE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS ON THE GROUND! REBOUND SITOUT POWERBOMB CONNECTS AND SHARDS OF GLASS DIG INTO THE BACK OF CAMERON, TLA NOT WASTING ANY TIME PINNING CAMERON’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHH-
James Peters: BUT DESPITE THAT IT’S CAMERON THAT MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT AND SAVE HER CHANCES IN THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: Meanwhile on the outside of the ring, the starting two have found their way toward each other again! Jack, still hurt from the landing on the Christmas ornaments, is trading blows with Mr. Wrestling! It’s clear that there is hatred between the two, and knowing them, they want to be the ones to get the other out of this match! Jack tries to grab a hold of him from around the waist, BUT BEFORE HE CAN, MR. WRESTLING CONNECTS WITH AN AXE HANDLE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! Jack drops down to a knee as Mr. Wrestling grabs a hold of him, BEFORE SENDING HIM AGAINST THE GLASS OF ONE OF THE EMPTY CHAMBER PODS!
James Peters: Thankfully for Jack it doesn’t break, and he slowly begins to make his way away from the pod, trying to create some sort of distance between the two of them while he has the chance. He turns around and tries to throw a punch at Mr. Wrestling, but Mr. Wrestling sends a shot back, BEFORE TURNING HIM AROUND AND TRYING TO SLAM HIM AGAINST THE CHAIN-LINKED WALLS OF THE CHAMBER-
Rich Russillo: BUT JACK HOLDS HIS FOOT OUT! He sends a quick back elbow to the face and it doesn’t seem like he’s very interested in pursuing either, as he begins to make his way up the Chamber instead! Mr. Wrestling tries to grab him by the ankle and pull him down, but Jack just uses his free leg to kick him away as Mr. Wrestling stumbles back…
James Peters: AND JACK LEAPS OFF THE WALL OF THE EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER AND FLATTENS HIM WITH A MOONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: Both men are down and meanwhile inside the ring, it’s a three-way battle between Cameron, TLA, and Rex! Rex is against the middle rope and TLA is running to the ropes and back… GOING FOR ‘305’! THE TIGER FEINT KICK!
James Peters: BUT REX MANAGES TO GRAB THE LEG JUST IN TIME BEFORE IT CAN NAIL HIM IN THE FACE! HE SWINGS IT BACK AROUND AS TLA STUMBLES BACK INTO THE RING… AND HE FALLS INTO CAMERON WHO TURNS HIM AROUND AND NAILS HIM WITH A ‘WONDER WOMAN PUNCH’! FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE!
Rich Russillo: Rex slowly makes his way out of his corner, Cameron trying to gain some ground as she turns and makes her way over to him- BUT REX JUST TOOK HIS THUMPER MACE AND SLAMMED IT AGAINST THE KNEECAP OF CAMERON! Cameron drops down to the ground giving a cry of pain, BEFORE REX FLIPS THE SWITCH ON THE HANDLE OF THE MACE AND LIFTS IT UP BEFORE SLAMMING IT AGAINST HER KNEECAP AGAIN!
James Peters: I think I can get it now! Rex’s thumper mace has a switch on the handle that heats the weapon up, you can see the ember glow pulsating from it! That allows for him to amplify the damage that he does whenever he desires, which is why Cameron is practically grabbing her knee in bloodcurdling agony right now!
Rich Russillo: Well it’s certainly smart to have and Rex knows it. He makes his way over to TLA who is beginning to get back up, AS HE TAKES A SWING- BUT TLA ONCE AGAIN USES HIS AZTEC WAR CLUB TO BLOCK IT! He manages to grab a hold of it just in time, BEFORE USING HIS FREE FOOT TO KICK REX’S MACE AWAY! It lands on the ground with a thud, AND REX QUICKLY LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND TRIES TO REBOUND WITH A HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE OF TLA BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING!
James Peters: BUT TLA STEPS BACK BEFORE SLICING REX ACROSS THE CHEST WITH THE BLADES ON THE WAR CLUB! REX IS ON THE GROUND IN A WORLD OF PAIN RIGHT NOW AS HE GRABS HIS CHEST THAT’S BEGINNING TO PROFUSELY BLEED OUT!
(Before you know it, we reach the final entrant.)
(5…)
(Everyone on their feet has stopped what they’re doing.)
(4…)
(They turn toward the lone occupied Chamber pod.)
(3…)
(And there, they see a sight that everyone in the match is oh-so-familiar with.)
(2…)
(Drake King, holding his branding iron, and grinning from ear to ear.)
(1…)
(BUZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Rich Russillo: THE DOOR HAS OPENED, THE CHAMPION IS HERE! GOD HAS ARRIVED TO THE EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER!
Persephone: NO YOU IDIOT! THE DOOR HASN’T OPENED! IT’S JAMMED!
(Ring crew quickly swarm the outside of the ring, realizing the mishap that has happened, and soon the five people already in the match turn their attention to what’s going on right now. They’re trying their best to open the pod and let Drake out, but there’s no use, and it seems that there are technical difficulties right now…)
(… but it doesn’t seem like Drake cares.)
Drake King: :mjlol2:
James Peters: Drake is laughing right now! The others in the match are beginning to get furious that this is happening, and Drake knows that this plays right into the palm of his hands! Not only does he get more of a breather, but he continues to get under the skin of all the other Elitists in this match as well!
(Drake is practically seconds away from breaking into a goofy dance, as he looks at all the irritated faces of Cameron, TLA, Rex, Jack, and Mr. Wrestling as they watch the ring crew do everything they can to let him out. Who knows if it was he who did that to further his chances, or it was a sign from the Drake in the heavens, but it certainly won’t do him any favors if they let him out and he has to face the music…)
Persephone: Ruh roh, looks like they got the door open, Drakey!
(Suddenly, the door slides open, and the thunderous cheers of the crowd in Mexico City follow. Drake’s shit-eating grin slowly starts to fade, as he looks around at the five Elitists who have dropped what they’re doing and focused all their attention on him.)
Drake King: (Off-Mic) Hi.
Rich Russillo: ‘YOU’LL FLOAT TOO’!
James Peters: JACK RUSHES INTO THE CHAMBER POD AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW OF DRAKE WHICH SENDS HIM BACK! HE GRABS DRAKE AND DRAGS HIM OUT OF THE POD WITH HIS OWN BARE HANDS, THROWING HIM OVER THE ROPES AND INTO THE RING…
Rich Russillo: ‘CASHOUT’!
James Peters: VERTICAL SUPLEX INTO A BACKSTABBER BY MR. WRESTLING FOLLOWS THAT UP…
Rich Russillo: ‘REX EFFECT’!
James Peters: AS REX LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND SPIKES DRAKE DOWN WITH THE FLOAT OVER TORNADO JUMPING EVEN FLOW DDT!
Rich Russillo: ‘GODDESS RISING’!
James Peters: EVEN AFTER ALL OF THAT, DRAKE STILL TRIES TO GET UP BUT IS MET WITH A STEP-UP AXE KICK FOR HIS TROUBLES!
Rich Russillo: ‘MEXICAN DESTROYER’!
James Peters: BEFORE TLA FOLLOWS THAT UP AS HE FLIPS DRAKE OVER AND SPIKES HIM ONTO HIS HEAD WITH THE FLIP PILEDRIVER! DRAKE IS PRACTICALLY A CORPSE AT THIS POINT AS HE FALLS DOWN TO THE FLOOR! JACK QUICKLY MAKES HIS WAY OVER AND DOES NOT WASTE ANY TIME HOOKING THE LEG! IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION ABOUT TO BE THE FIRST ELIMINATION IN THIS MATCH?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!
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Rich Russillo: NO! MR. WRESTLING JUST MADE HIS WAY OVER AND PULLED JACK OFF OF DRAKE! HE GOES FOR THE PIN HIMSELF! HE WANTS TO BE CREDITED FOR ELIMINATING DRAKE FROM THE MATCH!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!
James Peters: BUT TLA JUST LUNGED FORWARD AND BROKE UP THE PIN! HE GOES FOR THE PIN ON DRAKE INSTEAD! AFTER EVERYTHING THAT THE TWO OF THEM HAVE GONE THROUGH HE WANTS TO BE THE ONE CREDITED FOR COSTING HIM THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
OOONNNEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON JUST SHOVED TLA OFF OF HIM! CAMERON NOW TRIES TO GO FOR THE PIN! AFTER WICKED GAMES I THINK THERE’S NOTHING MORE THAT SHE’D WANT TO DO THAN GET DRAKE OUT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: BUT REX JUST MADE HIS WAY OVER AND BREAKS UP CAMERON’S PIN ON DRAKE! AFTER THE WAR OF WORDS THAT THEY WENT THROUGH THIS WEEK, REX GOES FOR THE PIN! WILL THIS BE IT FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!
OOONNNEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!
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Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE KICKS OUT! EVERYONE TRYING TO GO FOR THE PIN ON HIM GAVE HIM ENOUGH TIME TO REGAIN HIS BEARINGS AND SHOOT THE SHOULDER UP! HE SAVES HIS CHANCES IN THIS MATCH!
(With all hope lost in taking out Drake King before he could even fully enter the match, the real Extreme Elimination Chamber match begins now! Cameron quickly takes her electric whip off the ground and starts to slam it against Rex repeatedly for breaking up her pin! Mr. Wrestling and TLA, reigniting their feud with one another, begin to go at it with Mr. Wrestling managing to catch TLA before he could get back that Aztec War Club. Meanwhile Jack Ripley is in high pursuit of Drake King who has rolled out from under the ring and back to the outside.)
James Peters: Jack grabs a hold of the ankle of Drake and pulls him away, it looks like he was trying to crawl back into his Chamber pod and grab a hold of the branding iron that was dropped on the ground after the onslaught. Drake rolls onto his back and tries to kick Jack away, but Jack grabs a hold of the other leg… GRABBING HIM BY BOTH LEGS AND SENDING HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE CHAIN LINKED EXTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER!
(Jack staggers back, shaking his head as his eyes suddenly glance over at the branding iron, Drake’s weapon of choice. He makes his way over and takes it into his possession, looking at Drake who looks like he’s gone through a 60 Minute Ironman match despite only being out of his Chamber pod for a few minutes at best.)
Rich Russillo: JACK IS TRYING TO USE DRAKE’S OWN BRANDING IRON AGAINST HIM! HE TRIES TO SEAR IT INTO HIS SHOULDER!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO HOLD BOTH HANDS OUT AND GRAB THE WRIST OF JACK JUST IN TIME! JACK TRIES TO PRY HIM AWAY, BUT DRAKE USES HIS FOOT TO BOOT HIM BACK JUST IN TIME! Jack stumbles back, as Drake uses the chains to get back up to his feet, JUST FOR JACK TO TRY AGAIN- BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS THE BRANDING IRON HITS THE STEEL INSTEAD! Jack turns around, JUST FOR DRAKE TO SPIN AROUND AND TAKE HIS HEAD OFF WITH A DISCUS ELBOW!
Rich Russillo: On the other hand it’s Mr. Wrestling and TLA going at it! TLA has tried to reach for his club multiple times now, but Mr. Wrestling has stopped him, continuing to try and force the Hardcore Champion to have a more dignified approach! TLA GOES FOR A SPINNING HEEL KICK- BUT MR. WRESTLING MANAGES TO GRAB THE LEG AND TRIP HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND…
James Peters: HE’S TRYING TO LOCK IN THE ANKLE LOCK! ANKLE LOCK ON THE HARDCORE CHAMPION!
Rich Russillo: BUT TLA COUNTERS IT AND GOES FOR A WHEELBARROW ROLL UP! THE REFEREE STARTS THE COUNT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEE-
James Peters: NO! MR. WRESTLING KICKS OUT OF THE MOVE! BOTH OF THEM GET BACK UP, BUT MR. WRESTLING BOOTS HIM IN THE ABDOMEN BEFORE HE CAN TRY ANYTHING AND SETS HIM UP…
Rich Russillo: IT’S TIME FOR ‘CASH OUT’!
James Peters: BUT TLA FLIPS IT INTO THE ‘MEXICAN DESTROYER’! SHADES OF THEIR MATCH FROM TERRITORIAL INVASION!
Rich Russillo: BUT MR. WRESTLING KEEPS HIM UP AS HE SENDS BOTH OF THEM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING! MR. WRESTLING WASN’T GOING TO LET HIMSELF BE COMPROMISED BY THAT AGAIN!
James Peters: Meanwhile Cameron and Rex are continuing to tee off on one another, Cameron has that electric whip and every so often she’s managed to get some shots in on Rex, but Rex has absorbed the blows and is doing everything that he can to fight back! CAMERON TAKES THE ELECTRIC WHIP AND SWINGS AT REX AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: REX TAKES THE BLOW TO THE SIDE OF HIS BODY BUT QUICKLY GRABS THE WHIP AND PULLS HIM IN FOR A LARIAT TO THE FACE WHICH TAKES CAMERON DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Rex rips the whip away from her and tosses it down to the ground before he picks up the thumper mace into his hands, Cameron is rolling away, trying to create distance between the two as she grabs a hold of the turnbuckles and uses them to get herself back up. Rex makes his way over… HE TAKES A SWING STRAIGHT AT THE HEAD OF CAMERON WITH THE THUMPER MACE!
James Peters: BUT CAMERON HOBBLES AWAY JUST IN TIME AS REX RIPS APART THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING WITH THE MACE! You can see the knee of Cameron profusely bleeding thanks to what Rex has already done, and it’s clear that she’s barely hanging on right now having already gone through so much in this match! REX RIPS IT AWAY BEFORE TURNING AROUND AND SWINGING AT CAMERON ONE MORE TIME!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON TURNS IT AROUND AND STOPS IT WITH HER HANDS JUST IN TIME! THE SPIKES ARE DIGGING INTO HER PALMS, CAUSING HER TO BLEED EVEN MORE THAN SHE ALREADY IS RIGHT NOW, AND REX LOOKS TO FLIP THE SWITCH TO CAUSE THE MACE TO START HEATING UP!
James Peters: BUT CAMERON CLIPS HIM IN THE KNEECAP AND OVERPOWERS HIM AS SHE PUSHES THE THUMPER MACE STRAIGHT INTO REX’S FACE! REX IS PUSHED BACK INTO THE CORNER AS CAMERON DIGS THE SPIKES INTO HIM, REX DOING EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN TO STOP THE ATTACK FROM HIS OWN WEAPON, BUT HIS FACE IS ALREADY SCRATCHED UP AND BLEEDING RIGHT NOW THANKS TO THE SPIKES AND ALL THE BARBED WIRE, AND HE HAS TO BE IN EXCRUCIATING PAIN!
Rich Russillo: It seems that all the fighting has made its way back into the ring though, with Drake and Jack finding their way back in, Drake having the upperhand over him, and TLA managing to get Mr. Wrestling back inside as well! All six members of this match have found their way back into the fold and this is absolute carnage right now! Rex and Cameron are still going at it but it seems like the fights between the four other people have mingled into one, as Drake, TLA, Mr. Wrestling, and Jack all begin to trade shots with one another!
James Peters: It’s broken apart as Mr. Wrestling and Jack Ripley are going at it, and the two Champions Drake and TLA are both in their own battle. DRAKE RUSHES FORWARD AND GOES FOR A SLINGBLADE- BUT TLA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND SENDS HIM DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION! He sizes Drake up, BEFORE GOING FOR A HEEL KICK TO THE HEAD- BUT DRAKE DUCKS UNDER THAT AND LIFTS HIM UP, RUNNING HIM FORWARD AND LAUNCHING HIM INTO ONE OF THE TURNBUCKLES WITH A POWERBOMB!
Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE MR. WRESTLING AND JACK HAVE ONCE AGAIN FOUND THEMSELVES INTERTWINED! MR. WRESTLING IS SENDING STRIKE AFTER STRIKE TO HIS FACE, TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN RIGHT NOW IN ORDER TO GET THE BETTER OF HIM! MR. WRESTLING GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD AND SENDS HIM TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, JACK TRIES TO GET UP, BUT MR. WRESTLING CONNECTS WITH A HARD SHOT TO THE FACE THAT TAKES HIM DOWN!
(Mr. Wrestling quickly makes his way over and takes his barbed wire guitar, yelling at Jack to get back up to his feet so that he can deliver some well-needed offense, and if he can connect with this, this could possibly spell the end of the match for The Straight Shooter…)
James Peters: MR. WRESTLING SWINGS AT JACK WITH THE GUITAR-
Rich Russillo: BUT JACK DUCKS UNDER AND RIPS THE GUITAR AWAY-
(CRASH!)
James Peters: BEFORE USING MR. WRESTLING’S OWN GUITAR AGAINST HIM! HE SLAMS IT AGAINST HIS HEAD AS THE GUITAR SHATTERS INTO A MILLION PIECES, BARBED WIRE STICKING INTO HIS HEAD AS HE COLLAPSES DOWN TO THE GROUND! JACK IS QUICKLY MAKING HIS WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE, HE HAS HIMSELF IN POSITION AS HE KNOWS THAT THIS IS WHAT HE NEEDED…
Rich Russillo: LEAPING OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND GOING FOR ‘BELIEVE IT OR NOT’! THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS TO MR. WRESTLING!
James Peters: BUT MR. WRESTLING BARELY SHIFTS HIMSELF OVER AND GRABS JACK BEFORE ROLLING HIM INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE PIN! NOT LIKE THIS!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: NO! JACK ROLLS MR. WRESTLING OVER AND PINS HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAT INSTEAD! TURNING THE INSIDE CRADLE AROUND ON HIM!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Bella Braxton: MR. WRESTLING XIX HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Persephone: AIN’T NO FUCKING WAY! LMAOOOOO!!!
(Mr. Wrestling immediately rolls back up to his knees, a shocked expression on his face as the crowd cheers loudly for what has happened. Jack is lying on the ground, a pained expression on his face but a smirk that shows the success of getting one elimination to his name. Payback for Wicked Games in the best way, and that’s making sure Mr. Wrestling’s “vision” for EAW is completely dissipated. Mr. Wrestling though, isn’t going quietly…)
Persephone: LEAVE THE RING MOTHERFUCKER! YOU’RE GONE! OUT!
James Peters: OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO GET HIM TO LEAVE, BUT HE JUST TURNED JACK AROUND AS HE’S GETTING BACK UP AND THE TWO OF THEM ARE ARGUING! GOING BACK AND FORTH, MR. WRESTLING CAN’T BELIEVE THAT THIS HAS JUST HAPPENED AND JACK IS TELLING HIM TO JUST BACK OFF!
(Finally, Mr. Wrestling does, still irate by all of this, fuming in anger that out of all people, he managed to get himself eliminated by Jack Ripley. He shakes his head as an official quickly rushes in and has to escort him out, making sure that there’s nothing else that happens which messes with the flow with the match. Jack shakes his head, a look of disappointment for what this has come to, and turns around and continues this match.)
Rich Russillo: WAIT! FROM BEHIND! CAMERON JUST TOOK REX’S THUMPER MACE AND FLICKED THE SWITCH, SHE HEATS IT UP AND SLAMS IT AGAINST THE SIDE OF JACK’S HEAD! SHE TOOK THE CLOSEST THING TO HER AND USED IT TO HER ADVANTAGE, KNOWING THAT JACK GETTING CAUGHT OFF GUARD WAS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THE NAIL IN THE COFFIN!
James Peters: BEFORE JACK CAN FALL CAMERON FOLLOWS THAT UP AS SHE STEPS THROUGH AND HITS A ‘WONDER WOMAN PUNCH’! FOREARM SMASH!
Rich Russillo: BUT SOMEHOW JACK IS STILL STANDING…
James Peters: ‘SERPENT’S KISS’!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON WITH THE HOOK KICK INTO THE SPINNING BACKFIST AS SHE FALLS RIGHT ON TOP OF JACK!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Bella Braxton: JACK RIPLEY HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
(Cameron pulls herself off of the body of Jack, a grin on her face as she looks around at all the carnage. Jack took his eye off the ball, and allowed himself to be caught up with Mr. Wrestling’s antics, and exactly as Cameron told him, if he did that, she would swoop in and pick up the pieces. Which is what happened. And now, in a matter of minutes, there were four people left in the Extreme Elimination Chamber.)
James Peters: DRAKE JUST LUNGED TOWARD CAMERON, LOCKING IN A GROUNDED HEADLOCK AS HE THEN BEGAN TO DRIVE FISTS INTO HER FACE! CAMERON IS TRYING TO FIGHT BACK BUT DRAKE CAUGHT HIM OFF GUARD AND THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION IS PICKING HIM APART! MEANWHILE TLA HAS THE CLUB IN HIS HANDS AS HE APPROACHES REX!
Rich Russillo: BUT REX CONNECTS WITH A HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE TO PREVENT TLA FROM CONNECTING WITH ANYTHING! TLA keeps the club in his hands as Rex then turns around and runs to the ropes and back, GOING FOR A LARIAT TO THE FACE- BUT TLA DUCKS UNDER THAT…
James Peters: BEFORE SLICING REX RIGHT ACROSS THE CHEST AGAIN! HAVING OPENED THE WOUND WITH THAT PREVIOUS SHOT, TLA DIGS DEEPER AS THE BLADES CUT INTO THE ALREADY WIDE OPEN GASH! REX STAGGERS DOWN TO A KNEE, STRUGGLING TO BREATHE AS THE PAIN HAS BECOME UNBEARABLE, AND NOW TLA HAS THE WAR CLUB IN HAND AS HE GRABS REX!
Rich Russillo: AND BEGINS TO USE THE BLADES AS HE DRAGS IT ACROSS REX’S FACE! REX IS CRYING IN PAIN AS TLA IS RELENTLESS IN HIS ATTACK! HE’S HARDCORE CHAMPION FOR A REASON! HE’S IN HIS ENVIRONMENT! TLA CONTINUES TO DRAG IT ACROSS HIS FACE AS REX IS LOSING A PROFUSE AMOUNT OF BLOOD, IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE HE’S GOING TO STOP EITHER, SO THE HALL OF FAMER IS GOING TO HAVE TO DIG DEEP AND FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS FAST!
James Peters: WAIT! HE DOES! HE MANEUVERS HIMSELF AROUND AND GRABS HIS THUMPER MACE THAT CAMERON DROPPED NEAR HIM, SLAMMING IT AGAINST HIS FACE! TLA IS FORCED TO RELEASE AS REX GETS UP, SWINGING THE THUMPER MACE AGAIN THIS TIME INTO HIS ABDOMEN! THE BLOOD IS BEGINNING TO BECOME MORE PROMINENT ALL OVER TLA, AS REX SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH TLA BY LIFTING THE MACE UP AGAIN AND SLAMMING IT AGAINST THE BACK OF HIS SPINE! AND NOW REX IS JUST BEGINNING TO REPEATEDLY BEAT HIM DOWN WITH AUTHORITY!
Rich Russillo: On the other hand it does not seem to be looking good for one Cameron Ella Ava! She’s crawling on all fours right now, struggling to get up in pain, and this is the perfect opportunity that Drake needs right now to take advantage! He stomps his feet repeatedly in the corner, eyeing Cameron and sizing her up, rushing forward…
James Peters: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’ THE CURB STOMP TO THE BACK OF CAMERON’S HEAD TO TAKE HER OUT!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON JUST LIFTED DRAKE UP INTO THE AIR JUST IN TIME! ‘NO BODY, NO CRIME’!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE SLIPS OUT BEFORE GRABBING CAMERON AROUND THE WAIST AND DRIVING HER INTO THE CORNER CHEST FIRST! Drake turns her around and begins to slam punches against her face, and I don’t like the look of all of this right now as Drake then goes under and grabs her by the legs, HE’S BRINGING HER UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND CAMERON KNOWS THE TROUBLE SHE’S IN!
Rich Russillo: Both of them are trading punches back and forth, Cameron managing to get the upperhand in this situation and send some hard shots of her own to the face of the EAW World Champion! Both of them know that this is the last place they want to be on right now, and they’re going to have to find a way out of this even if it means sending their opponent plummeting down to the ground hard! BUT DRAKE BEFORE CAMERON CAN GO ANY FURTHER CONNECTS WITH A HEADBUTT TO THE SKULL! Cameron is rocked and Drake does not waste anytime, SUPERPLEX TIME!
James Peters: BUT CAMERON SLIPS HER HEAD AWAY AND NAILS A PUNCH BEFORE CRACKING DRAKE OVER THE SKULL WITH A HEADBUTT OF HER OWN! ‘GLASS CEILING’! AVALANCHE STUNNER!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE KEEPS CAMERON IN THE AIR AND SPINS HER AROUND BEFORE PUSHING HER OFF OF THE TOP ROPE! CAMERON LANDS ON HER FEET WITH DRAKE STILL MANAGING TO STAY ON THE TOP ROPE!
(Suddenly, Cameron’s knee buckles as she crumbles down to a kneeling position. She gives a cry of agonizing pain as the landing off the top rope tweaks her knee. Thanks to the damage that one Rex McAllister did to it, it was hanging on by string and tape, and it began to take its toll at the most crucial moment.)
James Peters: CAMERON TRIES TO GET UP AS SHE RUSHES AT DRAKE, THE LAST BIT OF ENERGY THAT SHE HAS LEFT…
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE JUST GRABBED A HOLD OF HER AND CONNECTED WITH ‘CROWN OF THORNS’! THE HALF NELSON BACKBREAKER TO CAMERON COMPLETELY TAKES HER OUT, AND IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE DRAKE IS DONE!
(Drake, a sinister expression on his face, knowing what this has come to, looks over and sees the electric whip that Cameron brought into this match. Instead of looking to finish the job with his own weapon, he makes his way over and takes the electric whip into his hand…)
James Peters: DRAKE IS DOING WHAT CAMERON DID TO JACK EARLIER IN THE MATCH! HE HAS THE ELECTRIC WHIP AND HE’S STRANGLING CAMERON WITH IT! CAMERON IS CONVULSING AS WAVES OF ELECTRICITY SHOOT DOWN HER BODY! A MANIACAL EXPRESSION IS SEEN ON THE FACE OF DRAKE AS HE BRINGS CAMERON DOWN TO THE GROUND! CAMERON IS SEEING THE LIGHTS FADE! THIS MIGHT BE OVER FOR HER RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW!
Rich Russillo: AND THAT IT IS AS DRAKE TRANSITIONS IT AND LIFTS CAMERON OFF OF THE GROUND FOR A ‘LOW OF SOLIPSISM’! THE SINGLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER SPIKES CAMERON RIGHT ONTO HER HEAD AND DRAKE ROLLS HER OVER ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Bella Braxton: CAMERON ELLA AVA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
(Drake, happier than ever, crawls off of Cameron and collapses back down to the ground. Drake knows that Cameron’s main intention heading into this was that as long as Drake King didn’t come out with his hand raised in victory, then it would be a successful night. That she would do everything that she possibly could in order to make sure that the job was finished. But Drake just proved that even if that was the case, it wasn’t going to be Cameron that finished the job.)
(And thus, there were three people left in the match.)
James Peters: We know how far all of these Elitists have had to travel to get to this point. All of them have their own motives as to why they’re willing to go the distance in such a sadistic structure like the Extreme Elimination Chamber, and-
TLA: :lick:
Rich Russillo: TLA WHILE DRAKE WAS GETTING UP JUST TOOK HIS OWN BRANDING IRON AND DROVE IT INTO HIS BACK!
(Drake gives a cry of pain as he drops down to the ground, TLA pushing the branding iron hard into his spine, as he pulls away, a ‘DK’ fittingly emblazoned on the back of the EAW World Champion as he rolls around in agony. TLA gives a shrug of his shoulders before he drops it down to the ground.)
James Peters: BUT REX DOESN’T WASTE ANY TIME JOINING IN ON THE FIGHT! HE LAUNCHES TOWARD HIM AND BEGINS TO DRIVE REPEATED FISTS INTO HIS FACE! HE KNOWS THAT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IN A MATCH LIKE THIS AND IF HE DOESN’T TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION RIGHT NOW THEN IT’S GOING TO END UP COSTING HIM THE MATCH!
Rich Russillo: REX HAS TLA BACKED UP AS HE RAMS MULTIPLE KNEES INTO HIS ABDOMEN! TRYING TO SOFTEN HIM UP! REX THEN GRABS A HOLD OF HIM BY THE HEAD… GOING FOR A TORNADO DDT- BUT TLA MANAGES TO KEEP REX OFF THE GROUND BEFORE TURNING HIM AROUND AND SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUTSIDE OF THE RING! REX CRASHES HARD ON THE FLOOR AS HE WRITHES IN PAIN UPON IMPACT!
James Peters: TLA turns around and grabs a hold of a Drake King who is still in a world of hurt and begins to bring him up to his feet, grabbing him by the head, AND CONNECTING WITH A ‘VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT’ TO HIS JAW! Drake staggers back and falls back against the ropes, them pressing against the burn on his back being a reminder of what TLA has done to him, AS TLA RUSHES FORWARD AND CLOTHESLINES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE- BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND SENDS HIM OVER INSTEAD! TLA lands hard on the outside of the ring as Drake collapses down to the ground, God finding himself as the only one who’s inside the ring at the moment. But TLA, despite everything, is still getting back up to his feet, AS HE SPRINGBOARDS OFF OF THE ROPES AND GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD TO TRY AND TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE THAT CAN HAPPEN! TLA ROLLS BACK UP TO HIS FEET…
James Peters: BUT DRAKE JUST TOOK A PIECE OF THE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS THAT WERE SPLAYED OUT ON THE FLOOR AND STABBED IT RIGHT AGAINST THE SIDE OF TLA’S HEAD! TLA’S ATTACK IS STOPPED AS HE’S IN A WORLD OF HURT RIGHT NOW! DRAKE…
Rich Russillo: GOES FOR ‘LOW OF SOLIPSISM’!
James Peters: BUT TLA SLIPS OUT AND RIPS THE SHARD OUT OF HIS HEAD, DRIVING IT AGAINST THE FOREHEAD OF DRAKE INSTEAD! DRAKE CRUMBLES DOWN TO THE GROUND AS TLA HAS EYES ON THE PRIZE!
Rich Russillo: WHAT THE?! HE TOOK A PAGE OUT OF DRAKE’S BOOK AND CONNECTS WITH THE CURB STOMP! ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’ TO DRAKE COMPLETELY TAKES HIM OUT! TLA HAS THIS MATCH IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS…
(CRACK!)
James Peters: BUT REX MCALLISTER JUST STRUCK TLA WITH HIS OWN AZTEC WAR CLUB! RIGHT AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AS BLOOD FLIES EVERYWHERE! REX THEN USES THAT TO SET HIM UP…
Rich Russillo: AS HE SPIKES TLA DOWN WITH ‘THE REX EFFECT’ THE DDT CONNECTS AND REX FALLS RIGHT OVER HIM!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Bella Braxton: TLA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
(Rex slouches down to the canvas, blood everywhere around the two of them as TLA lies motionless on the ground. The Hardcore Champion ultimately came up short, and the bittersweet taste of defeat is something that he’s going to have to live with knowing that he hasn’t captured the EAW World Championship. But two men get closer to that.)
James Peters: And now, we’re down to our final two, Drake King, Rex McAllister, the EAW World Championship on the line.
(Despite the hype surrounding this, both Drake and Rex are completely out right now, and the only one standing is TLA, who is forced to make an unceremonious leave from the Chamber. The crowd cheers loudly for the Hardcore Champion who is escorted out by officials, the door opening as he heads down the steel steps. Regardless of whether or not he’s won, the crowd still respects him for what he’s been able to do and what he accomplished in the match.)
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Rich Russillo: WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! SOMEONE JUST HOPPED THE BARRICADE AND LAID TLA OUT WITH A PAIR OF BRASS KNUCKLES! HE WAS MAKING HIS WAY UP THE RAMP AND HE GOT ATTACKED FROM BEHIND, AND NOW THIS PERSON IS MOUNTING ON TOP OF THE CHAMPION AND BEGINNING TO DRIVE REPEATED SHOTS TO HIS FACE! WE CAN’T GET A GOOD SHOT OF WHO IT IS! Wait…
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James Peters: THAT’S BRIANNA HILL! WHAT THE HELL?! BRIANNA HILL JUST ATTACKED TLA FROM BEHIND AND IS PUMMELING HIS HEAD IN WITH BRASS KNUCKLES!
(The crowd boos loudly at this as Brianna looks up and around at the fans here tonight in Mexico City, an uncharacteristically cold look on her face as she commits her assault.)
Rich Russillo: WE’RE NOT DONE! LOOK WHO’S RUSHING OUT AS WELL!
Persephone: LUISLSKDLNLDKNSLNDLKSDNLKSLKSKL
James Peters: IT’S VALERIE HELLSTORM AND LUIS DE LA ROSA! THE TWO OF THEM ARE STOMPING DOWN ON TLA AS WELL! NO! DON’T TELL ME IT’S HAPPENING HERE! RIGHT NOW! THERE’S A MATCH GOING ON RIGHT NOW C’MON!
(Brianna and the two members of La Familia continue to lay the hurt out on the Hardcore Champion, meanwhile the party doesn’t seem to be over for them, with both Diego and Javier De La Rosa quickly making their way out, and in both of their hands is a helpless official that they’ve dragged alongside them. The crowd begins to boo loudly as the man of the hour is seen following right behind them.)
Rich Russillo: NO! ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS HERE! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?! HE’S STROLLING OUT TO THE RING WITH A SHIT-EATING GRIN ON HIS FACE! HE DOESN’T COME ALONE THOUGH! HE HAS THE 24/7 CONTRACT IN HIS HANDS! HE IS GOING TO CASH IN ON TLA! RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS MATCH!
(Valerie rushes toward Bella and yells at her, telling her to announce it. Bella looks majorly confused at the moment, but after receiving a death glare from Valerie, she raises the microphone up.)
Bella Braxton: Uhhhh… LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS CASHING IN HIS 24/7 CONTRACT!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Roberto takes the contract and shoves it into the hands of the referee, and with that, the bell rings as a match within a match already happening is officially underway. The five people surrounding the body of TLA all backing off as Roberto happily drops down and hooks the leg of TLA right on the ramp, going for the pin.)
OOONNNEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(The members of La Familia are in high spirits as they all surround Roberto and celebrate the victory that he has gotten. The referee is quickly running over to Roberto with the Hardcore Championship in hand, to which he quickly takes into his possession before raising it high into the air. The other five celebrate this victory with him, quite unexpected, but that’s the nature of the 24/7 Contract, it’s whenever the opportunity presents itself.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… AND NEW!!!!!!!!! HARDCORE CHAMPION!!!!!!!! ROBBERRRTOOOOOOO DEEE LAAA ROSAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(That is when it begins to sink in for everyone.)
James Peters: …
Rich Russillo: :francis:
Persephone: aSDLKNADLNDLKNASLDNDKlSDLNALDNADNDLKQWQWL
