John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage is shown, where the likes of AJ Redding, Akari Kiyoko, Mia Santoro, Hikari Kanno, Cameron Ella Ava, and in the main event, Jack Ripley, Rex McAllister all get wins. The camera then goes to show The Mitchell Center in Mobile, Alabama. An elaborate display of pyro is shown as the crowd goes wild for this. The shot then goes around before landing on the commentary desk, where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen standing by.)
Rich Russillo: We are getting closer and closer to the illustrious Pain For Pride Kingdom! Welcoming you all tonight to another jampacked episode… of SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!
James Peters: We have a great showing of matches for you tonight! FKA POTARA face the team of Bea Valentine and Donovan Duke! Akari Kiyoko faces Valerie Hellstorm! Lt. Colonel Major Michael Scott Connor faces Alex Myers! Jake Smith faces Roberto De La Rosa! Under “Gawd Contract Rules” Drake King faces Ronan Malosi. And in the main event, Cameron Ella Ava faces Charlie Marr!
Persephone: This is just a precursor to the better week that we’re going to have next show…
Rich Russillo: Well lucky for you, we’re about to talk about next week RIGHT NOW!
(The camera fades to the stage, and ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Summey hits soon after. The fans begin cheering loudly for the Voltage Commissioner, as Captain Charisma begins walking out to the stage. He is holding a microphone in his hand, and he has a smile on his face as he begins walking down the ramp, heading towards the ring.)
James Peters: What a way to open up Voltage! It looks like Captain Charisma himself is here with something to say! I’m looking forward to seeing what he has for us tonight.
Rich Russillo: Me too! Pain for Pride is coming soon, so whatever Captain Charisma is here to announce must be something good
Persephone: Oh, do you guys think Luis will be added to the EAW World Championship match!? That would be great! His stupid brother managed to get a title shot somehow, so it’s only right that the talented member of La Familia gets an opportunity.
James Peters: … I don’t think that’s the reason he’s here.
(Captain Charisma walks up the steel steps before entering the ring. The fans continue to cheer as ‘Self Help Tape’ begins to fade out, and he begins to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Everyone, welcome to Sunday Night Voltage! I’m so glad to be able to see you all ahead of Pain for Pride! The biggest show of the year is coming up, and along with that is the end of Season 17. This has been another fantastic season, and while I have absolutely no doubts that Pain for Pride will exceed expectations in every way, I think it’s only right that here on Voltage we end the season with a bang as well. After all, you all know how I am. I want to give you all the most exciting shows possible, and the season coming to an end soon, that’s even more true. I want to do things the right way, so I think you’ll all be pleased by what I’m about to say. Next week we’ll be bringing back an event that we’ve held in the past, one that proved to be very exciting last time we did it! If we’re going to end this season in the best way possible, this type of show is what we need. Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready?
(The fans immediately begin to cheer, clearly ready for what Captain Charisma is planning to announce.)
Captain Charisma: Next week… We will be seeing the return of Voltage’s BEACH BRAWL!
(The cheers grow even louder, with the fans excited about the upcoming show. After a few seconds, Captain Charisma continues.)
Captain Charisma: Beach Brawl 2024 coming to you live next week from Pensacola Beach! I hope to see as many of you as possible there! As always we’re going to have a good time, and I promise to bring you all the best show possible! I told you guys that I wanted to end the season in an exciting way, and I don’t think it gets much better than this!
(While the cheers continue, the fans are surprised as ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ hits. The cheers grow louder as Minerva walks out, carrying her Universal Women’s Championship on her shoulder. Minerva has a smirk on her face, and she’s holding a microphone in her hand. With the fans continuing to cheer, Minerva begins walking down the ramp.)
James Peters: Wow! What an announcement by Captain Charisma, and now the Universal Women’s Champion is here! What’s Minerva got on her mind?
Rich Russillo: That’s a good question. I’m not so sure if now is the time for her to be making an appearance. After all, she has a huge World Championship match at Pain for Pride to think about.
Persephone: To be fair, it’s not like anyone wants to watch that. In fact, I think it’d be great if Minerva came out here to vacate her Championship and retire.
(Minerva enters the ring, and she still has a grin on her face as ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ begins to fade out. A little while after this, she begins to speak, just saying a few short words.)
Minerva: I want a match at Beach Brawl.
(This causes more cheers to come from the fans, and this statement actually surprises Captain Charisma, knowing that Minerva has an upcoming Championship match. However, Minerva continues.)
Minerva: I understand that I have a very important match at Pain for Pride, and trust me, I haven’t lost focus when it comes to that. I’ve already explained enough times just how important this Universal Women’s Championship is to me, so since I’m sure both Milli and Hikari are watching closely, I just want them both to know that they’ll be seeing me at my best once Pain for Pride comes around. I’m simply not the kind of person to want to avoid challenges, so when you announced this event with the hopes of closing out the season with an exciting show, I figured that I’d take part in it. I want to be challenged. Since the season is coming to an end and we’re having our final major shows before Pain for Pride, why not use this as an opportunity to get back in the ring? Besides, it’s not like Milli and Hikari can’t be involved here. In fact, I’d like to invite them to watch my match next week.
(The fans cheer hearing this, and Captain Charisma begins to speak after hearing Minerva’s idea.)
Captain Charisma: I like it! Having the Universal Women’s Champion in action is already a big deal, but having your Pain for Pride challengers at ringside takes this to another level. I’m all for it, and from the sound of it, it looks like everyone in attendance tonight is too.
Minerva: That’s great. In that case…
(Minerva turns towards the stage before continuing.)
Minerva: I’d like to open the door for anybody that’d like to have this match against me ahead of Pain for Pride. I’m not sure who will walk down the ramp and take this opportunity to face me, but I think everyone in the company can agree that now’s the most important time to build momentum and get yourself on the right track. Pain for Pride is coming very soon, so we can’t afford to waste any time. I may be the Universal Women’s Champion, meaning that I don’t have to do this, but I’m willing to face anyone that walks down the ramp, no matter who you are. So if there’s anyone back there that wants a fight, I’d be more than happy to give you one-
(Suddenly, ‘Rise Today’ by Alter Bridge hits. This causes the fans in attendance to boo loudly, not happy to see Showdown’s Terry Chambers as he begins to walk out. Terry has a smirk on his face as he walks out, holding a microphone in his hand and staring towards Minerva, who looks surprised to see that the Showdown Elitist is the one that stepped up.)
James Peters: Well I didn’t expect this! Showdown’s Terry Chambers will be answering Minerva’s open challenge!? Of all the people on the roster, I never would’ve guessed that he’d be the one to step up!
Rich Russillo: This could be an interesting match. These two have history, and I think it’d be great to see them face each other one more time. We’re in the final weeks before Pain for Pride, so this could be them at their best!
Persephone: Terry Chambers at his best is still Terry Chambers. I genuinely don’t think there could’ve been a worse option than this. A Minerva match is bad enough. Are we being serious right now?
(Terry Chambers walks up the steel steps, before entering the ring. ‘Rise Today’ begins to fade out, and though the boos continue, Terry begins to speak.)
Terry Chambers: I’m sure you weren’t expecting to see me of all people, but I was visiting tonight, and when I heard you go on about this open challenge for next week’s Beach Brawl, I just couldn’t help myself. I felt as if I had no other option but to be the one that walked out here and accepted the challenge, because Minerva, the two of us know each other very well. We have history dating back years ago, and back when we last crossed paths, we went to war with each other. We fought and I bloodied you, and now in 2024 only weeks away from Pain for Pride, I’m ready to do far worse than spill some blood. Some people may not have understood, but I see the value in a victory over a World Champion. I see why this match would be beneficial to whoever walked out here, and heading into Pain for Pride, I want that kind of momentum on my side. I want to be able to say I took down a World Champion, and let’s not forget, a newly inducted Hall of Famer.
(Minerva has a smirk on her face hearing this, but Terry continues.)
Terry Chambers: Minerva, I’ll be your opponent at Beach Brawl, but I hope you understand what you’ve done to yourself with this open challenge. I’m not walking into this show to take a loss to you. I’m going to be taking you down right before Pain for Pride, and thanks to you, I’ll be doing it right in front of your Pain for Pride opponents. If you wanted to hold an open challenge and have a match you should’ve done it sooner, or better yet, you should’ve done it when I wasn’t around. I want to end my season the right way, and I never cared who I needed to go through to make that happen. I’m more than happy to add a World Champion to the list, so I just hope you don’t think you’ll be getting any other opponent in a match you won’t at any point feel threatened in, because that’s not who I am. I’m going to defeat you Minerva, and by the time our match is over, you’re going to wish you never even bothered coming out here tonight. After all, all you had to do to save yourself was keep your mouth shut.
(This causes the fans to begin booing, but Minerva doesn’t look too bothered by what she’s heard. However, she does show a more serious look as she begins to speak.)
Minerva: First of all, I’m glad that someone was willing to step up. I accept the challenge, and I’m also pretty pleased to see that you’re taking this match seriously, as that’ll be necessary to stop you from humiliating yourself. However, you’re already getting ahead of yourself and I hope you realize that it won’t take very long for these words to blow up in your face. Beach Brawl is only next week, and when this match happens, things won’t go how you thought they would. You’re not going to pick up this victory over me and move on the way you think you will. I understand that we have history, and that you and I had some very tough fights back then, but things have changed. Both of us have changed since our last confrontations, and while I don’t doubt that you’ll put up a fight next week, it’ll take a lot more than that to actually defeat me. After all, just how many people do you think have said the exact same thing you have before failing over the past few years?
Minerva: I’m going to leave Beach Brawl with the victory, Terry. I’m certain of that. I appreciate the fact that you’re willing to face me despite not being a member of the Voltage roster, but don’t forget what I’m capable of. You may be a talented Elitist who has accomplished things such as winning the EAW World Championship, but you’re not unstoppable. You’re not someone I can’t defeat, and there’s nothing that’ll stop me from doing what I promised next week. As good as you may be at this, you’ll need to be much better if you want to defeat me. You think I’ll regret doing what I did, but having my Pain for Pride challengers at ringside will only give me even more reason to make sure I leave Beach Brawl with the win. I didn’t make a mistake, and I’m not going to regret any of this. When this ends, things will have gone exactly how I said they would. I’m going to win, which means that you’ll be heading back to Showdown with one more loss heading into Pain for Pride.
(The fans cheer loudly hearing this, and there is a serious look on the face of Terry Chambers, who doesn’t seem too pleased by what he heard. After a moment, he begins to respond.)
Terry Chambers: Alright, Minerva. Since you’re so sure things will go your way, all that’s left is to prove you wrong and shut you up in front of the entire world. Just know this. This won’t be the match you want Milli Banks or Hikari Kanno watching. That is a promise. No matter what happens at Pain for Pride, you’ll have to end your season with a loss to me.
(Terry stops speaking after this, and there is a tense staredown between himself and Minerva. The fans are loud, and after a few seconds, Captain Charisma begins to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Well since both of you have agreed to this match, all that’s left is to make it official! At next week’s Beach Brawl, the Universal Women’s Champion Minerva will go one on one with Showdown’s Terry Chambers, with Milli Banks and Hikari Kanno at ringside!
(The fans continue to cheer, and both Terry Chambers and Minerva look ready for the match between them taking place next week. With the match now official, the staredown continues between both Elitists, knowing how big a win for either of them would be heading into Pain for Pride.)
James Peters: Well this is a big match for Beach Brawl! I didn’t think we’d be seeing a match like Minerva versus Terry Chambers, but anything could happen on the road to Pain for Pride! This will be a great match, that’s one thing I think we can all say for sure!
Rich Russillo: That’s right! I’m looking forward to this one, and I think the same could be said for everyone here. These two have history, and next week they’ll be having one more match, with Minerva’s Pain for Pride opponents watching.
Persephone: Ugh. This is literally the one thing I did not want. Why do things I don’t want always happen? Whatever, I’ll be waiting for Luis to save the show.
(Captain Charisma begins to walk out of the ring, having made the match for Beach Brawl 2024 official. The fans in attendance are still cheering for the newly announced match, and both Minerva and Terry remain in the ring, both focused before their match next week. From there, Voltage begins fading away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Holly Arrow faces Harper Lee.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues forward after the opening segment closes out, highlighting the details of next week’s Voltage Special: Beach Brawl 2024 live from Pensacola Beach! Momentarily, we will be having our opening matchup between “POTARA,” who are teaming up reluctantly in this can they coexist scenario, against two competitors competing for the Cash in the Vault ladder match at Pain for Pride, Donovan Duke and Bea Valentine, as they too look to coexist and build momentum for their matchup in Orlando, Florida. We head to our commentary booth as we see James Peters, Rich Russillo, and Persephone as they detail what we are about to see here on Voltage.)
Rich Russillo: Of course, ladies and gentlemen, we still have a bunch of great action coming up for you in a moment, and certainly the hype for next week’s Beach Brawl will be fantastic. But switching gears for a moment, let’s talk about the 24/7 Battle Royal that takes place annually at Pain for Pride. It is a massive opportunity for an Elitist who wants that guaranteed contract for a Championship match, and we have seen the success that comes with that but also the failures.
James Peters: You said it best there, but I think it would be more appreciated if we let our very own Sofia Clarke let us know more about the 24/7 Battle Royal and the implications that can come from winning such a match, and who from the Voltage side will be dipping their toes into a match that could very well see a new winner be just as successful as the last guy to have won the contract.
Persephone: God, do we have to listen to Sofia??
James Peters: Yes.
(The camera cuts to the backstage area as we see Sofia Clarke dressed for the occasion in a fancy blue dress, as she looks as professional as one could be here on Sunday Night Voltage. She is standing behind an undisclosed location as she smiles slightly towards the camera. She begins to speak to everyone as she discusses the 24/7 Battle Royal and the participants involved in the match.)
Sofia Clarke: Pain for Pride is an event where dreams are made, nightmares come true, and stars are catapulted to a whole new level. Championship matches between some of the biggest stars imaginable, dream matches that you thought would never happen, and opportunities for those rising up in the ranks of Elite Answers Wrestling. One staple of this event that happens every year is the 24/7 Battle Royal match. Participants from all three brands of Dynasty, Showdown, and Voltage compete in an over-the-top-rope battle royal, with the winner of the match receiving a Championship contract that they can use at any time and at any point. Winners of this contract have either gone to win a title from this opportunity, like Donovan Duke for his record-breaking National Elite Championship reign, or Roberto De La Rosa, who used it during last year’s Road to Redemption main event and became your current Hardcore Champion. With those successes, there could be a time when you might be unsuccessful in your Championship pursuits, but no matter what, something that is guaranteed is that you need to play your cards right in order to have the best outcome.
(Sofia takes a breath as she continues to speak on the match and, more specifically, this year’s 24/7 Battle Royal.)
Sofia Clarke: This year’s match will see a number of participants, with various amounts of talent and upside for each brand. On Dynasty’s side, you have guys like Cody Maverick who have been rising the ranks in EAW, people like Ryan Wilson, who is a veteran in this company and showed his workhorse side this past Season, or even someone as accomplished as SOSA Henderson, who enters into this match most recently competing for the World Heavyweight Championship against Myles at Fighting Spirit. On the Showdown side, you have new Elitists trying to make their mark and gain the opportunity that comes from being in this match, or even someone like Ashlynn Quinn, who could be even more vibrant and loud while holding something like the 24/7 Contract. This year’s 24/7 Battle Royal is shaping up to be a massive one, but right now, we will be revealing who on the Voltage side will be competing in this match and could possibly be the winner and the owner of that 24/7 Contract.
(Sofia takes a pause as she says the first name in the match for the 24/7 Battle Royal at Pain for Pride.)
Sofia Clarke: The first name that is revealed for this year’s match is none other than La Familia’s own Luis De La Rosa! Luis De La Rosa has been a part of the family since late last year, as he is the younger brother of the current EAW Hardcore Champion, Roberto De La Rosa. Luis has had an interesting Season thus far here in EAW, cheating wins, breaking rules, and of course stealing hearts—well, more specifically Persephone’s heart. Luis being in this match could be the next step to bring some more hardware to La Familia and perhaps repeat what his older brother Roberto did at last year’s Pain for Pride and become the winner of this battle royal.
(The segment then transitions to a pre-tape backstage segment with Luis De La Rosa standing behind what appears to be the locker room of La Familia. Luis is seen with a smirk on his face, as you can audibly hear one woman screech in excitement at seeing Luis, who is most likely Persephone. Luis begins talking about his involvement in the 24/7 Battle Royal at Pain for Pride.)
Luis De La Rosa: I already know what everyone is going to be saying… “Oh, SOSA is in the match; he’s going to win; oh, Ryan is in the match; it’s for sure going to his team; oh, Damien Kutcher is going to win this somehow.” Well, I’m here to tell all you Perros and losers that none of those scenarios will be happening come Pain for Pride. There are other competitors in this match who you can bet your money on, but truth be told… NONE OF THEM will win. At the end of the day, they are just pretenders in the match, people who think they are gonna win, but in reality, they are going to be the biggest target. They’re going to be the ones who will be hunted throughout the course of the match because Luis De La Rosa ain’t no prey; he’s a stone-cold hunter! I have this match in the bag, and if anyone thinks otherwise, well, they are just some stupid clowns. I’m going to be the future of this industry—the future of what it means to a proud Latino like myself. I’m going to be the poster boy for success, and it’s going to happen when I win this 24/7 Battle Royal at Pain for Pride. You all saw what my older brother did last year. De La Rosas was born and bred to win this match, and I’m going to repeat what my brother did and win this whole shebang and hold onto that contract. A contract that’s going to allow me to bring gold to my Familia. Luis on top!
(The scene switches back to Sofia as she goes on to reveal the next participant in the 24/7 Battle Royal on the Voltage side…)
Sofia Clarke: The next participant who will take part in the 24/7 Battle Royal for Pain for Pride is Michael Scott Connor. Ever since arriving here in EAW, the question of whether Michael can really make the transition from someone who is still an active Marine to the squared circle has been raised, and Michael Scott Connor has happened to do just that. He has shown time and time again that he belongs in this ring and that he belongs with the best that Voltage and EAW have to offer. He looks to make the most of this opportunity and earn himself this 24/7 Contract that could effectively change his career into Championship aspirations.
(The scene once again switches from Sofia to Michael in a pre-taped segment, who is standing up in an undisclosed location in the backstage locker room. He looks to be in-ring attire as he prepares for his match against Alex tonight. He looks to be using a resistance band for a warm-up as he begins to speak towards the camera about his involvement in the 24/7 Battle Royal at Pain for Pride.)
Michael Scott Connor: I’ve joined this company with expectations for myself, expectations that I feel that I need to uphold. I had doubts when I first arrived; people questioned if I truly should be here because of my age and limited experience, but despite all that, I have stuck around and made myself a mainstay here on Voltage. I have had wins this past Season that I can be proud of, but something that I can say hasn’t gone in the direction that I hoped for is the title opportunities. I had my crack at the New Breed Championship against Hans Grayson but was unsuccessful, and I had my crack at the Hardcore Championship against Roberto De La Rosa after what he did to my friend Korey Gaines, but even then I was still unsuccessful. Championship opportunities have gone away at my fingertips time and time again, and as a marine who is disciplined with values of hardship and sacrifice…. I’m not giving up on those Championship pursuits. I want to progress my career to the next level, and by entering into this match and possibly even winning it, that progression of my career can really get underway. Having that contract for a Championship at any time is exactly what I need. I will throw anyone who is in my way of those pursuits, and I get there are others looking for the exact same thing as me, but I am just as hungry as those people. You can believe me on that… Semper. F.I
(The scene once again switches to Sofia Clarke as she lists the next participant in the 24/7 Battle Royal on the Voltage side.)
Sofia Clarke: Our next competitor to enter the field in terms of the Voltage side is the Hopeful Soul himself, Akari Kiyoko! Akari is still a relative newcomer, only having his first match here in EAW in late January, but has found himself a spot right here on Voltage. He was able to pick himself a win last week alongside Mia Santoro and AJ Redding. Still, more notably, he was in the final two of the gauntlet match, which saw him duke it out with Cameron Ella Ava for a shot at Roberto’s Hardcore Championship at Pain for Pride. Still, unfortunately, Akari was unsuccessful but looks to be successful in the 24/7 Battle Royal.
(The camera cuts to Akari Kiyoko sitting on the stairs in the arena in his ring gear tonight as well. He looks determined and focused, as Akari has a stoic look on his face when looking at the camera. He begins to speak while sitting on those stairs, as he is somewhere in the arena for this pre-tape segment.)
Akari Kiyoko: You know, the last time I did one of these pre-taped interview things was when I was talking about how Grand Rampage went and how it didn’t really go well for me, all things considered. It was a learning experience for sure; I’m never going to discount that, but I was disappointed with the performance I had in that match specifically and how I was motivated to keep working hard. Three weeks ago was the start of my hard work paying off, as I was just one win away from getting a Championship opportunity at Roberto De La Rosa’s Hardcore Championship. I was just one win away from an opportunity as big as that, but unfortunately, I was beaten by Cameron Ella Ava. Again, while it is disappointing that I wouldn’t be facing Roberto and his title, another door opens for me, and that’s this 24/7 Battle Royal. My first Pain for Pride and this type of opportunity are massive for anyone, but especially for me. I have seen what this contact has done for the likes of Donovan and Roberto, and I want my name right next to people like them. The biggest chance for me to earn that contract and the title match that can come with it and do it at the biggest stage possible is that crucial impact that I’m looking for to end this Season. It’s my first Pain for Pride, and I’m looking to make it count. A new sense of hope will embark if I win the 24/7 Battle Royal at Pain for Pride. I promise you that!
(The scene switches back to Sofia as she then lists the last competitor that she has for the 24/7 Battle Royal at Pain for Pride when it comes to the Voltage side of Elitists…)
Sofia Clarke: The last competitor on the Voltage side is none other than AJ Redding. AJ himself also earned a win last week teaming with Mia and Akari, and while this Season hasn’t exactly been the greatest for AJ, competing in a match like this could be the turning point he needs—a crucial turning point at that!
(The scene once again switches from Sofia to AJ as he is standing in an undisclosed location in the arena, as AJ himself looks focused and stoic. He looks to be in casual attire for this occasion, as he dressed quite nicely here on Voltage. He begins speaking about this opportunity at Pain for Pride.)
AJ Redding: This Season has honestly not been very kind to me. I have suffered loss after loss, setback after setback, and it’s all been very frustrating, to say the least. While it was nice to earn that win last week against La Familia, I need to do more to turn things around for myself. The losses I have endured have sucked, and I needed to figure out something that would have me change things around and not have this Season go to waste. I guess the opportunity for that change, and the opportunity for not having this Season go for nothing is this 24/7 Battle Royal. There is a Championship opportunity on display for whoever wins it, and honestly, this could be my shot. I understand the severity of how big it is and how many others are going to be looking to do the same thing as me, but I am willing to outwork each and every single one of them. Pain for Pride will be my turning point. Pain for Pride will be the moment where everything I have suffered through—the loss and hardships—ends up being worth it in the end. I promise to leave Pain for Pride with that contract in my possession.
(The scene once again goes back to Sofia as she ends the segment off by saying…)
Sofia Clarke: All four of these men look to represent Voltage the best as we approach closer and closer to Pain for Pride—that opportunity that awaits whoever wins the match and the reward that comes from it by holding to that 24/7 Contract. We’ll see who’s truly on top!
(The segment then fades to black as Sunday Night Voltage continues forward.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
(“Gloria” by Laura Branigan plays to a mixed reaction from fans, and Bea Valentine walks down to the ring, no theatrics on her end, or hint of a smile. Bea goes up the steel steps, entering the ring, and her theme song transitions into “I Rise” by Cory Marks, playing out Donovan Duke, who is far more energetic ahead of their match, high fiving fans on his way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 355 pounds… THE TEAM OF DONOVAN DUKE AND BEA VALENTINE!!
James Peters: Usually, in a match like this, there’s a side where you ask “can they coexist?” Tonight, it’s up in the air on both sides.
Rich Russillo: However, I’d still give POTARA the advantage heading into this. They are former Tag Team Champions, and if they can put their rivalry aside, know how to work together as a cohesive unit.
Persephone: You’re asking for Holly Arrow to happily work alongside… Harper Lee? The same woman who turned on her?
Rich Russillo: Well… you get my gist. 😅
(‘Judas’ by Lady Gaga plays to a loud reaction as Holly Arrow struts onto the ramp, and strikes a pose before her theme song is replaced with ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics. Harper Lee “accidentally” bumps into Holly Arrow when passing by her, and starts cockily marching down to the ring, having cut Holly Arrow’s entrance short.)
Stephie Love: And their opponents! At a combined weight of 267 pounds… THE TEAM OF HARPER LEE AND HOLLY ARROW…POTARA!!
James Peters: Yeah, so much for putting their rivalry inside.
Rich Russillo: I may have spoke too soon. Clearly, tempers are still running hot.
James Peters: Made no better by Harper Lee, who interrupted her own partner’s entrance. Already, not off to a great start, but maybe they’ll surprise us. Who knows?
(The referee signals to the bell as both Holly Arrow and Donovan Duke start things off. Holly had to argue back and forth with Harper on who’d start the match first.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The bell has rung, and we are about to get our answer of “can they coexist?”
Rich Russillo: Already, some trouble in paradise for both Holly Arrow and Harper Lee. Neither competitor could even decide on who to start off the match, hence the argument.
James Peters: But it appears they’ve settled on Holly Arrow to start the match against Donovan Duke! This’ll be an interesting clash of styles as both competitors circle each around the ring, eyeing each other down before meeting in the middle with a collar and elbow tie-up! Jockey for position, and Donovan Duke backs Holly Arrow into the corner, but Holly matches his strength a bit, pinning Donovan Duke up against the ropes.
Rich Russillo: Sensing a stalemate, the referee interjects, forcing both competitors to break the collar and elbow tie-up, which they do. Clean break from both Holly Arrow and Donovan Duke. Neither side taking cheap shots. Shows the respect they have for one another. Holly separates from Donovan, and backs to the center of the ring. Donovan dusts himself off, and circles Holly for a second time.
James Peters: Another collar and elbow tie-up, and this time, Donovan slips behind Holly for a rear waistlock, also known as a reverse bear hug, attempting to squeeze the life out of his opponent. Holly has an escape plan, however, isolating the arm of Duke, and wringing it to gain control of the wrist. Donovan counters with an arm wringer of his own, and transitions into a standing side headlock.
Rich Russillo: Then a side headlock TAKEDOWN by Donovan Duke, successfully grounding his opponent. Though, Holly uses those long legs of hers, and escapes the side headlock with a grounded headscissors. DONOVAN DUKE KICKS OUT OF IT, AND BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET- BUT HOLLY RUNS RIGHT INTO ANOTHER SIDE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN!
Persephone: “Real graps” as they say. Fucking boring as I say…
James Peters: Donovan tightens the hold on Holly, attempting to wear his opponent down. But Holly powers back to her feet, gritting through the pain, and bounces Donovan off the ropes to escape- NO! Donovan saw it coming, and stuffed Arrow’s attempt at shaking him off, dropping to a knee in that side headlock, bringing Holly down to a knee as well.
Rich Russillo: Again, Donovan Duke wrenches on the hold. Holly powers back to her feet, and tries bouncing him off the ropes for a second time, but Donovan still has an answer, dropping to a knee, and bringing Holly back down to one with him.
Persephone: What an idiot, why try the same thing he blocked previously?
James Peters: Holly makes it back to her feet, and third time’s the charm as she successfully bounces Donovan Duke off the ropes to escape! OOH! Donovan Duke comes rebounding back with a SHOULDER TACKLE, flooring his opposition! Duke runs off the ropes, and Holly rolls onto her belly- but Donovan was expecting that, and DROPS AN ELBOW ON THE SPINE OF ARROW!
Rich Russillo: Holly writhes in pain momentarily before Donovan lifts her back up for a standing side headlock. Holly scores with multiple forearms to the ribs of Duke, and hoists him up for a BACK SUPLEX! BUT DONOVAN DUKE LANDS ON HIS FEET- HOLLY ARROW SPINS AROUND, AND PLACES HIM ON WOBBLY LEGS WITH A STIFF ELBOW SHOT!
James Peters: THAT ONE CAUGHT HIM FLUSH, AND HOLLY GOES TO RUN OFF THE ROPES- INTERCEPTED! HOLLY ARROW WAS INTERCEPTED BY DONOVAN DUKE BEFORE SHE COULD REBOUND OFF THE ROPES, GETTING CAUGHT WITH A RUNNING FOREARM STRIKE FROM DUKE, WHO RETURNS THE FAVOR!
Rich Russillo: Holly is stunned up against those ropes, and Donovan goes to run off the opposite set! BUT HOLLY CHASES AFTER HIM, HOT ON HIS HEELS, AND CATCHES HIM WITH A FOREARM STRIKE THIS TIME AS DUKE WENT TO GO REBOUND OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: HOLLY RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES, AND COLLIDES WITH DONOVAN DUKE IN THE CENTER AS HE SHOOTS OFF THE ROPES- BOTH COMPETITORS THINKING A CLOTHESLINE! DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE, BUT NEITHER GOES DOWN! INSTEAD, STAGGERING BACK SLIGHTLY!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY AND DUKE CHARGE AT EACH OTHER A SECOND TIME! BOTH THINKING THE CLOTHESLINE, AND BOTH REMAINING ON THEIR FEET FOLLOWING THE COLLISION!
Persephone: It’s like watching Dumb and Dumber.
Rich Russillo: AGAIN, BOTH COMPETITORS STAGGER BACK OFF THE IMPACT, AND ARROW ATTEMPTS ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE- BUT DONOVAN DUKE HAS OTHER PLANS, DUCKING UNDERNEATH THE LARIAT ATTEMPT! HOLLY ARROW SPINS AROUND, AND EATS A BACK KICK FROM DONOVAN DUKE, DROPPING HER TO ALL FOURS!
James Peters: Donovan Duke reaches down, lifting Holly Arrow up in a front facelock, and directing her towards his corner. Donovan extends the hand out for a tag to Bea Valentine, who reluctantly decides to tag in.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine pries Holly Arrow out the clutches of Donovan Duke, and leans her up against the ropes for an irish whip! BUT HOLLY AVOIDS REBOUNDING BACK INTO VALENTINE AS SHE HANGS ONTO THE ROPES! BEA RUSHES IN- BUT HOLLY GETS THE BOOT UP, STAGGERING HER OPPONENT SLIGHTLY! HOLLY SHOOTS OFF THE ROPES, AND DUCKS UNDERNEATH A CLOTHESLINE FROM BEA!
James Peters: BEA SPINS AROUND INTO A SLAP FROM HOLLY ARROW! THAT OUGHTA WAKE HER UP!
Rich Russillo: Bea marches toward Arrow, and shoves her back, prompting Holly to shove her in return! Things are getting heated between both women as they butt heads in the center of the ring-
(Harper Lee extends her hand for a tag, prompting a chorus of boos from the fans in attendance. Harper begins slapping her hand, drawing Holly Arrow’s attention away from Bea Valentine, and over to her.)
Harper Lee: (off-mic) Don’t be stupid. Make the tag, idiot!
(Holly shakes her head before reluctantly deciding to tag out, and exits the ring.)
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Correction, I guess things were getting heated between Holly Arrow and Bea Valentine, but Harper Lee is now entering the ring for the first time in this match. I’m not sure she picked the right time to do so, however.
Persephone: Ya think? :cmon:
James Peters: I notice a lack of synergy between both teams, neither really keen on working with one another. Bea Valentine entered the ring to Donovan Duke holding Holly Arrow in a front facelock, and didn’t take the double team opportunity. Instead, pulling Arrow away from Duke, and doing her own thing, which might’ve cost the team their advantage as Arrow did avoid that clothesline attempt from Valentine.
Rich Russillo: While Holly did make the tag out to Harper, you can also cut the tension with a knife. She didn’t seem keen on making the tag either. Regardless, it’s Harper Lee squaring off against Bea Valentine, and both competitors are relatively fresh, circling around the ring before a collar and elbow tie-up! Harper Lee slips behind Bea Valentine for a rear waistlock, but Bea Valentine counters with a go behind, slipping behind Harper Lee for a rear waistlock of her own.
James Peters: Harper pries both hands apart of Valentine, and isolates the arm with an arm wringer. Bea counters with an arm wringer of her own, and yanks the arm of Lee, attempting to rip that shoulder out of its socket before wringing the arm again. Bea transitions into a hammerlock, and Harper Lee slips behind Valentine, transitioning into a standing side headlock. Bea bounces Lee off the ropes to escape- AND HARPER COMES REBOUNDING BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE!
Rich Russillo: Harper runs off the ropes, but Bea rolls to her belly for a drop down, forcing Lee to jump over her. Bea pops to her feet, and LEAPFROGS over Harper! Bea spins around, and ducks down, perhaps signaling early for a back body drop- BUT HARPER LEE AVOIDS IT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST! BEA GETS SPUN AROUND AS A RESULT, FAVORING HER CHEST, AND HARPER TRIES TO PLANT HER WITH A BACK SUPLEX-
James Peters: BUT BEA BACKFLIPS ONTO HER FEET, AND CATCHES LEE WITH A KICK TO THE GUT AS SHE SPINS AROUND! IRISH WHIP TO THE CORNER BY VALENTINE- NO! HARPER LEE COUNTERS, SENDING BEA TO THE CORNER INSTEAD! HARPER CHARGES IN- BUT BEA SIDE STEPS OUT THE WAY WHATEVER SHE HAD PLANNED!
Rich Russillo: HARPER HITS BACK FIRST IN THE CORNER, AND BEA RUSHES IN- BUT HARPER LEE GETS THE BOOT UP, SPINNING BEA AROUND AS A RESULT AS SHE FAVORS HER JAW! BEA STAGGERS TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND HARPER COMES FROM BEHIND WITH AN OLYMPIC SLAM! HARPER HOOKS THE LEG OFF RAGNAROK!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
James Peters: KICKOUT!! Harper Lee pounds the mat in sheer annoyance with Bea, having wanted to put the match away, and likely put an end to this nightmare in her mind of having to, once again, team with Holly Arrow.
Rich Russillo: Unfortunately, it’s not gonna be that easy. Bea is a former Specialists Champion, and I bet has tons of fight left in her.
Persephone: Great…
James Peters: Harper Lee pops back to her feet, and CHARGES Donovan Duke on the apron, knocking him off with a forearm! Lee pulls Valentine back to her feet, and reluctantly drags her towards her corner.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Harper makes the tag out to Arrow, and Holly enters the ring, taking the reins from here as she delivers a FOREARM to Bea Valentine, sending “The Queen Bea” staggering into the corner. Holly Arrow follows her, and delivers a KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST OF HER OPPONENT IN THE CORNER!
James Peters: OUCH! THAT ECHOED THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! Holly brings Bea to the center of the ring, and connects with ANOTHER ear-piercing knife edge chop to the chest! Bea staggers to the ropes, and gets irish whipped off by Holly Arrow! BEA REBOUNDS BACK WITH A JUMPING CROSSBODY ATTEMPT-
Rich Russillo: BUT HOLLY ARROW CATCHES HER OUT OF MID AIR! HOLLY HAS BEA IN A CRADLE, AND POPS HER UP INTO A VERTICAL SUPLEX! HOLLY MOVES INTO A COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: Only a two count!
Persephone: Damn.
James Peters: Though, Holly isn’t showing the same frustration or annoyance as Harper Lee did, opting to stand her opponent up, and lift Bea for a BODY SLAM- NO! BEA FLOATS OVER BEHIND ARROW, AND GRABS HER IN A REAR WAISTLOCK! HOLLY REGAINS CONTROL WITH A STANDING SWITCH, APPLYING A REAR WAISTLOCK OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: BEA BREAKS HOLLY’S GRIP WITH A STIFF BACK ELBOW TO THE JAW, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES-
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE TAGGED HIMSELF IN AS BEA CAME REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES, POSSIBLY UNBEKNOWNST TO ARROW, WHO TRIES HALTING THE MOMENTUM OF VALENTINE WITH A BACK ELBOW! BEA DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND GRABS THE OPPOSITE ARM OF ARROW, IRISH WHIPPING HER TOWARDS THE ROPES!
James Peters: DROP DOWN BY BEA VALENTINE, WHICH HOLLY ARROW JUMPS OVER- BUT HER MOMENTUM COMES TO A SCREECHING HALT WITH A PICTURE PERFECT DROPKICK BY DONOVAN DUKE! DUKE RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND KNOCKS LEE OFF THE APRON WITH A RUNNING FOREARM, GETTING A LITTLE MEASURE OF REVENGE FROM EARLIER!
Rich Russillo: I don’t think the teamwork there by Valentine and Duke was intentional, but it was effective. Donovan lifts Holly up, and sends her right back down with a BODY SLAM! DUKE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A STANDING MOONSAULT, AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHH-
James Peters: Kickout!
Persephone: Did this moron really expect that to put her away? If so, he’s more stupid than I thought.
Rich Russillo: Was worth a shot. :mjgrin:
James Peters: Donovan Duke stands Holly Arrow back up, and PLANTS her with a snap suplex! Duke floats over into the pin!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: This time, Arrow with an immediate kickout after two. Harper goes to enter the ring, seemingly annoyed that Holly is struggling at the moment, and possibly wanting a little payback of her own with Donovan Duke. But Donovan pops to his feet, staring Harper down, and making her think twice on that decision.
James Peters: That distraction from Lee may have bought Holly Arrow some recovery time. Though, not much. Duke pulls Holly back to her feet, and irish whips her toward the corner! DONOVAN CHARGES IN, FULL STEAM AHEAD OF- BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A BACK ELBOW FROM ARROW! DONOVAN STAGGERS BACK, AND HOLLY EXITS THE CORNER, MARCHING TOWARDS DONOVAN DUKE-
Rich Russillo: OOH! DONOVAN WITH A KICK TO THE GUT, AND HE IRISH WHIPS HOLLY INTO THE CORNER! HOLLY QUICKLY SHOOTS OUT WITH A DEVASTATING CLOTHESLINE! WAS NO RIPCORD INVOLVED, BUT IM TEMPTED TO CALL THAT THE EMPERORS TIME LARIAT WITH HOW MUCH FORCE AND MOMENTUM WAS BEHIND THAT!
James Peters: Both competitors are down, but stirring at the same time. Holly Arrow starts crawling toward her corner, not wanting to make a tag out to Harper Lee, but possibly NEEDING to-
Rich Russillo: VALENTINE! BEA VALENTINE JUST YANKED LEE OFF THE APRON, AND HARPER HIT FACE FIRST ON SAID APRON! LEE IS DOWN, AND HOLLY STANDS HERSELF BACK UP, STRUGGLING TO STAND ON WOBBLY LEGS! BUT DONOVAN DUKE COMES FROM BEHIND, DRIVING HOLLY STERNUM FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE OF HER CORNER FOR A CHAOS THEORY! CHAOS THEORY GERMAN SUPLEX BY DONOVAN! WHAT A MOVE, AND A BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE TO FOLLOW FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
James Peters: KICKOUT! HOLLY GOT DUMPED HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS, BUT STILL MANAGED TO KICKOUT!
Persephone: :snoop: Oh, if only my Luis were out here…
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke reaches down, and pulls Holly Arrow back to her feet. Again, Holly can barely stand, and Donovan Duke screams before attempting a CLOTHESLINE- HOLLY DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES! DUKE RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET, AND BOTH COMPETITORS MEET IN THE MIDDLE WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE!
James Peters: REMINISCENT OF BEFORE, EXCEPT BOTH COMPETITORS GO DOWN! HARPER LEE IS BACK UP ON THE APRON, EXTENDING HER HAND FOR THE TAG! BEA IS UP ON THE APRON AS WELL, DOING THE SAME! BOTH SENSING THAT THEIR PARTNERS ARE IN TROUBLE, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEIR CHANCES OF WINNING ARE IN TROUBLE!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG MADE FROM BOTH SIDES! BOTH HARPER LEE AND BEA VALENTINE RUSH INSIDE THE RING, AND BEA GETS DROPPED WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! BEA SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET, GETTING CAUGHT WITH ANOTHER RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! BEA HURRIES BACK TO HER FEET AGAIN, AND TRIES FOR A KICK TO THE GUT! BUT HARPER LEE CATCHES THE BOOT, AND SPINS BEA AROUND FOR ANOTHER RAGNAROK!
James Peters: BUT BEA SLIPS OUT OF IT, LANDING ON HER FEET, AND IRISH WHIPS HARPER INTO THE CORNER! HARPER GOES UP AND OVER, TWISTING AROUND AS SHE DOES, AND LANDS ON TOP OF BEA VALENTINE FOR A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! MODIFIED VERSION OF THE RUMBLING! BEA ROLLS AWAY FROM LEE, AND HARPER MAKES IT BACK TO HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING, CHARGING HARPER LEE, WHO BACKPEDALS TOWARD THE ROPES, LOWBRIDGING THE TOP ONE, AND SENDING DONOVAN DUKE UP AND OVER TO THE OUTSIDE!
James Peters: MEANWHILE, BEA RISES TO ALL FOURS, TRYING TO SHAKE THOSE COBWEBS OUT OF HER HEAD, AND HARPER STEPS UP OFF HER BACK FOR A SENTON, FLATTENING HER! HARPER SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRRRR-
Rich Russillo: BEA POPS THE SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: For fucks sake, and what’s this bitch doing??
James Peters: Donovan Duke rises back to his feet on the outside, and Holly goes up the steps, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A RUNNING CANNONBALL SENTON OFF THE APRON, WIPING DUKE OUT ON THE OUTSIDE! BEA PULLS HERSELF UP WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ROPES, AND HARPER LEE LEAPS IN THE AIR FOR A HOUSE OF BALLOONS ATTEMPT!
Rich Russillo: BACKSTABBER- BLOCKED! BEA HELD ONTO THE TOP ROPE, FLINGING LEE OFF, AND THE BACK OF HER HEAD BOUNCES OFF THE CANVAS! HARPER LEE MAKES IT BACK TO HER FEET, AND STAGGERS INTO THE CORNER! BEA RUSHES IN- BUT HARPER GETS THE BOOT UP! LEE HOPS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND TAKES FLIGHT-
James Peters: BEA TRIGGER! LEE LEAPED RIGHT INTO THAT BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE FROM VALENTINE! HARPER STUMBLES AROUND BEFORE BEING PULLED INTO POSITION FOR A SWINGING REVERSE STO! SHE CALLS THIS THE CONSPIRACY!
Persephone: FINALLY, ITS OVER!
Rich Russillo: NOT IF HOLLY ARROW HAS ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT IT AS SHE SLIDES IN THE RING! SUPERKICK ATTEMPT ON BEA- BUT BEA LIFTS HARPER LEE IN THE WAY, CAUSING HER TO GET A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD! BEA SHOVES HOLLY ARROW OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND TURNS ATTENTION BACK OVER TO HARPER!
James Peters: BEA LIFTS HER UP, AND PLANTS HER WITH THE CONSPIRACY! THATS GOTTA BE IT AS BEA HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
James Peters: HOLLY MAKES THE SAVE WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE TO THE BACK OF VALENTINE! HOLLY PULLS BEA BACK TO HER FEET, AND GOES TO WHIP HER TOWARD THE ROPES! BUT BEA COUNTERS AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING ARROW INSTEAD! BEFORE HOLLY CAN COME REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES, DUKE TRIPS HER UP FROM THE OUTSIDE, CAUSING HOLLY TO HIT FACE FIRST ON THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DRAGS HOLLY OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND SENDS HER SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! MEANWHILE, BACK INSIDE THE RING, BEA VALENTINE STALKS HARPER LEE AS SHE SLOWLY RISES BACK TO HER FEET!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE CLIMBS UP ON THE APRON, AND BEA LEAPS IN THE AIR FOR THAT JUMPING MUSHROOM STOMP! BEA STI- NO! HARPER LEE POPS BEA UP OVERHEAD WITH AN ALLEY OOP, AND BEA STUMBLES RIGHT INTO DONOVAN DUKE ON THE APRON AS BOTH ELITISTS COLLIDE!
Rich Russillo: IT LOOKS LIKE THEY BOTH ACCIDENTALLY HIT EACH OTHER WITH THAT COLLISION, AND BEA ISN’T HAPPY ABOUT THAT ONE BIT!
Bea Valentine: (off-mic) What are you doing!?
Donovan Duke: (off-mic) I didn’t do anything, I had to get back into position!
Bea Valentine: (off-mic) WELL DO IT FASTER, I-
James Peters: WAIT A MINUTE, LOOK! HARPER PULLS BEA INTO A ROLL UP FROM BEHIND! HARPER IS CAPITALIZING OFF OF THE MISCOMMUNICATION FROM BEA AND DONOVAN! DOES POTARA HAVE IT WON HERE?!
Persephone: I SURE FUCKIN HOPE SO!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS… THE TEAM OF HARPER LEE AND HOLLY ARROW… POTARA!!
(‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics blares throughout the arena, receiving a mixed reaction from fans as Harper Lee quickly slides out underneath the bottom rope, raising both fists in victory on the outside. Holly Arrow staggers back to her feet as well, and raises both fists in victory while backpedaling up the stage briefly before Harper catches on, and cuts Holly’s celebration short, the two starting to argue with Harper believing she deserves full credit for that victory.)
James Peters: They may have won the match, but it certainly doesn’t make POTARA magically friends again either.
Rich Russillo: Those two can’t even be on the same page to celebrate the fact they won.
Persephone: Who cares? Can we move on already?
James Peters: :wow:
(Donovan Duke rolls back inside the ring, favoring his jaw slightly after being blasted off the apron by Bea. Despite this, he still tries to help her up, only for Bea to push him away, denying Duke’s help, and standing up on her own accord. This is Donovan’s last straw as he takes a deep breathe before-)
James Peters: OOH! KICK TO THE GUT BY DUKE! BEA VALENTINE GETS HOISTED UP, AND PLANTED WITH THE ROYAL FLUSH! WIDOWS PEAK CONNECTS!
Rich Russillo: WELL, THIS WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN! EITHER SIDE WERE DESTINED TO COME TO BLOWS! I GUESS THE SIDE TO CRACK WAS DONOVAN DUKE AND BEA VALENTINE!
Persephone: At least it was after the match. Maybe that counts for something. :wow:
James Peters: Donovan Duke seemed irritated following being knocked off the apron, and it was that push, which sent him off the edge.
Rich Russillo: Though, this is the behavior Donovan Duke needs to display heading into Pain for Pride. In Cash in the Vault, there are no friends, only enemies.
James Peters: Donovan Duke realizes that, and based off the expression on his face, I think he’s through playing around.
(Meanwhile, the camera cuts back to the stage area where POTARA are still seen arguing back and forth.)
Harper Lee: (off-mic) Shut up. I didn’t even need you out there. You were deadweight before, and you’re deadweight now.
Holly Arrow: (off-mic) Just be glad I actually wanted to win tonight. If I left you to die this match would’ve been over a while ago.
Harper Lee: (off-mic) You don’t know anything, do you? Thank God this is over. Don’t have to pretend to be a team anymore.
Holly Arrow: (off-mic) Yeah… That’s right.
(Harper tries to blow Holly Arrow off, and walk to the back- but Holly grabs her from behind.)
Rich Russillo: HOLLY WITH A HANDFUL OF HAIR, AND- OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!
Persephone :gladbron:
James Peters: HOLLY JUST CHUCKED HARPER LEE OFF THE STAGE, AND INTO SOME ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT!
Persephone: At least this match wasn’t a complete bust!
Rich Russillo: WHAT?! YOU REALIZE THAT HARPER LEE COULD BE SERIOUSLY HURT, RIGHT?!
Persephone: So? :russwtf:
James Peters: SPARKS ARE FLYING EVERYWHERE, AND I CANT SAY THAT HARPER LEE DIDNT HAVE SOME OF THIS COMING!
Rich Russillo: LAST WEEK, HOLLY ARROW LEFT HER LAYING! THIS WEEK, SHE DOES IT AGAIN! IS THIS GOING TO BE THE SCENE COME PAIN FOR PRIDE?!
James Peters: WELL, COME PAIN FOR PRIDE, THESE TWO ARE GOING TO WAR! THATS FOR CERTAIN!
Rich Russillo: GRANTED, THATS IF HARPER LEE CAN MAKE IT TO PAIN FOR PRIDE!
(Holly Arrow looks down at Lee with a smirk on her face before heading to the past, walking past the medical team, who are rushing out to check on Lee as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Beach Brawl 2024, where Minerva faces Terry Chambers.)
(Sunday Night Voltage rolls forward as we still have a ton of great action coming up tonight, including Drake King facing Ronan Malosi in a Gawd Contract Rules match and our main event of the evening with Cameron Ella Ava battling against our EAW World Champion, Charlie Marr. After what was a great opening contest between POTARA and Bea Valentine and Donovan Duke, we transition back from the commercial break as ‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ by Olivia Rodrigo blasts through the P.A. System as Brianna Hill makes her presence felt here tonight on Sunday Night Voltage. She doesn’t look like she is in the best of moods as he stares into the distance of the crowd and how big it is here tonight in Mobile, Alabama, as Brianna makes her way down the aisle.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME… El ALMA DE LA FAMILIA… BRIANNA HILL!!!
Rich Russillo: Damn, great pronunciation there from Bella, don’t you guys think?
Persephone: Oh, please… My Spanish is way better! When my pookie bear is Luis, of course, I’m going to be speaking some top-tier Espanol!
James Peters: Learning another language for a boy is crazy.
Rich Russillo: Nonetheless, if you noticed the sour look on Brianna’s face, it’s simple… She was the one who took the pin in last week’s six-person tag match, which saw her team with La Familia against Mia Santoro, AJ Redding, and Akari Kiyoko. Brianna was the one who took the pinfall against Mia Santoro after she nailed her with that Safe Passage. Let’s just say Brianna isn’t too happy with all that and what transpired before her match with that one-on-one promo battle against her former La Familia teammate Valerie Hellstorm.
James Peters: Oh, absolutely, Rich. Valerie and Brianna went deep on each other. They went deep with their insults and told ugly truths about each other. It became nasty to watch, and what resulted was a fight that broke out between the two men. I know Roberto had his issues with Cameron, who was watching ringside, but you had to think those words exchanged with Valerie had gotten under Brianna’s skin and maybe affected her in the match last week.
Rich Russillo: That is a very good possibility, James. When issues between two people are deeply rooted, especially since they were on the same team as La Familia, they may cut deeper than other wounds. Regardless, we hope to get an answer from Brianna, which she had to say from not only the match from last week but Valerie as a whole with the words those two had exchanged.
Persephone: Brianna has a weak mind if she lets Valerie get inside her head; like, just be calm like me!
James Peters: Hey Persephone I heard Luis might be with another woman back-
Persephone: SHUT THE HELL UP, JAMES, YOU ANNOYING LITTL-
James Peters: Calm as ever, huh?
Persephone: …
(Brianna continues making her entrance, walking down the ramp and towards the ring. It should be noted that Brianna is wearing casual attire for this segment as she continues her way towards the ring. She stares at the fans who are booing her at the moment and ignores them as she climbs the steps and enters through the ropes. Brianna would ask an on-site official for a microphone, which was then given to her. Brianna stands in the middle of the ring as her music begins to fade out. The boos pour in towards Brianna as she hears them for a couple of seconds before beginning to speak to the audience and the people watching at home…)
Brianna Hill: You idiots need to quiet it down, okay? I have something I need to say, so shut up while I speak!
(The crowd boos Brianna even more as Brianna looks annoyed but continues to talk despite the boos she is being thrown her way.)
Brianna Hill: Last week, Roberto, Luis, and I took on three losers: AJ Redding, Akari Kiyoko, and Mia Santoro. It was a match that we should have won; La Familia has been on top of this brand, and we have made our territory here on Voltage, and yet we lost—or more specifically, I lost. The whole thing from last week was a real mess, a messy situation that shouldn’t have happened, which resulted in our team losing to those freaks last week. We could have won that match; hell again, we SHOULD have won that match, and I’m not happy with how it turned out or the implications that came from losing a match like that so close to Pain for Pride. I want to apologize to my La Familia teammates for being the one who got pinned last week. I let you guys down, and for that, I truly apologize. I should not have gotten hit with that Safe Passage, I shouldn’t, and there’s only really one explanation as to why I ended up losing… Last week, I let La Familia down but I blame that bitch Valerie!
(The crowd boos Brianna even more after hearing what she just said. Brianna looks to be blaming Valerie as Brianna continues to speak towards the crowd and the audience watching at home.)
Brianna Hill: You see that bitch Valerie Hellstorm is the reason I ended up being the person who ended up taking the pinfall in that match because the shit she was saying to me last week threw me off my game. She wanted to come out here and gloat about the fact that I lost my EAW Specialist Championship match against KASAI, bothering me before I had to come out here for my match. We had a heated exchange, and then she proceeded to strike me FIRST! Right before my match, we got into a fight. Normally, I would have been prepared; I would have been ready for that six-person tag, but Valerie’s dumbass wanted to come out here and spew garbage towards me, and everyone here ate that shit up like it was gospel! I was off my game due to this and wasn’t as focused as I should have been. Yes, I’m sorry to my teammates, but if you want to find the real culprit behind how I ended up losing, it’s Valerie Hellstorm and her pathetic antics. You are nothing special, Val, nothing special at-
(All of a sudden, ‘Bad Girls’ by M.I.A. begins to blast through the P.A. system as Valerie Hellstorm has heard enough of what Brianna Hill is saying about her. She looks to be in her ring gear as she looks to have a match with Akari Kiyoko momentarily. She would get cheered on by the crowd here tonight in Mobile, Alabama. She makes her way down the aisle.)
Rich Russillo: It looks like Valerie had heard enough of what Brianna was saying and blamed her for losing in last week’s six-person tag. It is interesting to see the parallel between Brianna coming out to interrupt Valerie last week and now that the roles have been reserved with Valerie being the one to interrupt Brianna.
James Peters: It will be interesting to see what Valerie has to say about what Brianna is saying. I mean, by the looks of it, I don’t think Valerie is all too impressed with what Brianna just said and is using her as a scapegoat as to why she lost last week.
Persephone: I can’t blame her honestly; I would slap Brianna in the face if she ever blamed me for a loss.
James Peters: I mean, didn’t you cost Re-
Persephone: Sorry, James, I can’t hear you!!!
(Valerie continues making her down the ramp as Brianna stares her down from the ring. Valerie makes her way near the ring and climbs up the stair steps. She enters through the ropes and is handed a microphone by a ringside official. Her music begins to fade out as Valerie begins to speak towards Brianna and what she just said to her moments ago.)
Valerie Hellstorm: Awwww, would you look at that, little Miss Brianna blaming all her faults on me??? Truly, I’m flattered, Bri, because it just goes to show how insecure you are. You go on to get pinned by Mia Santoro, and instead of taking full responsibility for the loss or admitting that you were just beaten plain and simple… You go towards me as your get-out-of-jail card. The fact of the matter is, Brianna, you shouldn’t be blaming me for your incompetence. You shouldn’t be blaming the woman who was just telling you what you needed to hear and what I had to say to you last week. You shouldn’t be using me as an excuse as to why you lost Bri; maybe you should have been way more honest about yourself, but again, you’re too insecure to say it, so I’ll say it for you.
(Valerie pauses before continuing to speak…)
Valerie Hellstorm: You were just never any good, Brianna; you weren’t good when you first arrived here, and you aren’t good now. Joining Roberto and his La Familia didn’t change much after all; all I see now is a poor little girl who only wants to blame her failure on the person who brought her to the new life of La Familia in the first place. It’s the same story, Bri, the same story every time you lose. Oh, you lost to KASAI at Fighting Spirit? No, it was just a fluke! When you were pinned last week by Mia Santoro? I put all the blame on Valerie Hellstorm! Always shifting the blame when things don’t go your way, Bri, and after all this time, after these months you spent under the tutelage of our current Hardcore Champion, no real result has happened with you as a part of the group. It just goes, La Familia; they’re not much better off without me after all. I guess you can say I was the glue that held that stable together.
(Brianna shouts, interrupting Valerie as she tells her…)
Brianna Hill: Oh bullshit, Valerie! What you are saying right now is just pure bullshit. In part, talking about whining and complaining is what you did when you lost YOUR championship opportunities. You wanted to shift your blame on me and Roberto not being there instead of just accepting your loss! You wanted the perks of La Familia, and even when Luis was there to try and help you with that match, that still wasn’t enough for you, Val. One lousy loss last week, and here you are claiming you were the glue that held the group together when in reality you are nothing but a leech who wanted fame and got nothing in return. You were never the glue, Val; you were just the sore thumb of La Familia.
(Valerie smirks what Brianna just said as she responds to her by saying…)
Valerie Hellstorm: Sore thumb is crazy, but sure, go off Bri! Go off on how I was never the glue when, in reality, this whole partnership with Roberto allowed La Familia to become a well-oiled machine in the first place. Sure, Roberto had his cousins, but it was me who set the motions; it was me who started to have the group as a whole be dominant on Voltage. Without me… well, you over here are saying I got inside your head and lost left, right, and center. No matter the attitude changes, Bri, no matter what changes about you or whatever group is by your side… You’re just never that good, and you’re not good now.
(Brianna looks stunned at what Valerie just said to her as she responds by saying…)
Brianna Hill: You know, I just had enough of your shit, Val-
Valerie Hellstorm: Why don’t you do something about it, then, Bri? Let’s fight here right now again. Let’s finish what we started last week, and I will break your jaw.
Brianna Hill: Oh, trust me, the only person that’s gonna have a broken jaw is you, bitch!
(The tension between these two is once again heating up as it looks like another fight between Valerie and Brianna might break out, but then all of a sudden we hear a voice from the stage as with a microphone, they say…)
???: HOLD ON! Wait just a second, ladies!!
(Both Valerie and Brianna stop whatever they are about to do as they look over to the stage to see who just spoke. It turns out it’s none other than Eden Sinclair. She looks as dapper and professional as one could be, as she is standing on the stage holding a microphone and looking to address the issue between Valerie and Brianna…)
Eden Sinclair: The issues between you two have gotten out of control! We have seen multiple fights taking place between each other, interferences being displayed on both sides, and hell even blaming each other on losses in matches. I can see this issue between the both of you runs deep, considering you both were once in the same group. So as someone who has some authority around here on Voltage, I have something to propose to both of you…
(Brianna and Valerie look on as they pay attention to what Eden is saying right now and the proposition she has for the both of them. Eden Sinclair pauses before saying what she has in mind for both Valerie and Brianna…)
Eden Sinclair: Why don’t you both face each other at Pain for Pride?
(The crowd cheers in excitement for the proposition made as Eden Sinclair continues to speak.)
Eden Sinclair: I think that would be the best course of action for everyone involved! Fighting each other at the biggest stage possible? All of it is boiling over in Orlando. What do you say, ladies? Are you guys down for that?
(Both Valerie and Brianna look at each other as Brianna is the first to speak and answer Eden’s proposal of her, and Valerie competes against each other at Pain for Pride.)
Brianna Hill: You know what? That would be the perfect place for me to embarrass Princess Pillow Val over here. Embarrassing her on the biggest stage possible at Pain for Pride sounds like a great plan to me. I accept Eden, but will Val accept it?
(Brianna turns towards Valerie as Val responds to what Brianna just said by saying…)
Valerie Hellstorm: If you don’t think I’m going to accept a match against you, Bri, then you are just as stupid as the rest of your group… I ACCEPT!
(The crowd cheers as it looks like the match between the two has been accepted. Eden looks to be quite pleased, as Brianna then says one last thing…)
Brianna Hill: I can’t wait for when Pain for Pride arrives, but hey, since I’m already out here, I might as well watch your match coming up, Val. I might as well scout my Pain for Pride opponent, eh?
(Brianna leaves the ring and takes a seat near the commentary desk as Valerie stays in the ring as she is in action coming up shortly here on Sunday Night Voltage.)
(Commercial for Playboi Carti’s upcoming album “I Am Music” with Jake Smith. Releasing someday.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: Already in the ring! From Las Vegas, Nevada; weighing in at 135 pounds… VALERIEEEE HELLSTORM!!!
(“Desperado” by Ali played now as Akari Kiyoko made his way out, maintaining his composure all the same as he has his focus set on victory tonight against Valerie Hellstorm, the audience responding to him far more positively. He wasted zero time trying to make it towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! From Aomori, Japan, weighing in at 187 pounds… AKARIIIII KIYOKO!!!
Persephone: Welp, I sure wish I could be doing anything else.
James Peters: With Brianna Hill watching this match up close, very safe to say that Valerie will be keeping an eye over her own shoulder as she wants to focus on her opponent tonight. Even with that, Akari Kiyoko has been showing himself to be one of the most shining upstarts of EAW so far.
Rich Russillo: That much is absolutely for certain, Akari has been putting in the work & looking to elevate himself in a big way as we approach Pain for Pride. I’m sure Valerie will looking to do the same however, as she’s had her fair share of big marquee bouts lately that may aid her as the more experienced opponent tonight.
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: And we’re off! Akari Kiyoko takes on Valerie Hellstorm tonight, as both elitists are looking to build some much needed momentum to go into Voltage! Now Akari & Valerie are circling the squared circle as they’re looking to find a proper gauge for what they’re respectively capable of. This is a match where either competitor can greatly benefit from a victory here tonight, and I’m sure neither of them would be all too interested in losing anyhow! Would not be ideal as we are closer to Pain for Pride with every single week that’s passing by.
Rich Russillo: I mean, that much is very unsurprising considering the opportunity that this Pain for Pride season can bring, especially for two elitists of the nature that this match brings. They could both surely use any advantage possible before a big night, which is all the more emblematic of how important this is—WITH BOTH ELITISTS RUSHING TOWARD ONE ANOTHER & SENDING THE RIGHTS ACROSS EACH OTHER! The rights are being thrown with immense pressure as neither elitist were willing to begin this match with any slow rhythm here! We may be looking at quite the sprint of a fight here as now Akari’s able to send the rights more frequently! Valerie is being forced to stumble back while Akari is nailing all of the rights that he can!
James Peters: But Valerie is able to duck a swing from Akari, as she’s quickly turning Akari around and sending the forearms right across his temple! She’s keeping Akari at bay with the most pressure that she’s able to garner while Kiyoko doesn’t seem to have any plausible opening here to retaliate sooner! Valerie is doing all that she can to assure every single forearm sent keeps Akari at bay, as he’s leaning against the ropes to keep himself upright in a much better stance than whatever Valerie may be looking to place him in! Now Akari is not moving all too much here, which gives enough confidence for Valerie to rush toward the ropes now, and running right back toward Akari as she’s aiming for a possible BOOT—
Rich Russillo: NOPE! Akari ducks under the boot as he’s sliding right under Valerie to maneuver behind her, now getting himself right behind Hellstorm as he’s DELIVERING A FOREARM TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD!! Valerie is sent reeling against the ropes, and she’s in a bad spot of her own here as Akari is allowing is putting on quite the display with these forearms! They’re each following up on one another without avail as Valerie has not been given an ounce of breathing room due in part to the offense from Kiyoko! Now Akari is able to get his hands right over her shoulders, as he’s looking for a SWIFT BACKSTABBER TO PUT VALERIE INTO THE WORLD OF HURT!
James Peters: VALERIE GRIPS THE ROPES TIGHTLY! Akari can’t go through with the backstabber as Hellstrom’s able to hold onto the ropes, just as Kiyoko is rolling back up to his feet and maintaining his focus right onto Valerie, now rushing back toward her—BUT HE’S MET WITH A SUPERKICK FROM VALERIE HELLSTORM! The superkick is emphatic enough to put Akari in one hell of a daze as Hellstorm is now keeping Akarai lined up in his sights well enough, with Kiyoko staggering over toward the corner as he’s leaned back against the turnbuckle! Valerie sports quite the grin as now she’s got Kiyoko where she’ll need him to continue this upward momentum!
Rich Russillo: WITH VALERIE RUSHING TOWARD AKARI AND NAILING A FIERCE HELLUVA KICK! The helluva kick catches Akari right across his jaw, shifting his head around as he has to stumble away from the corner and onto the mat! Now Valerie rushes over to Akari and hooks the leg, looking to end this match rather quickly as it started!!
ONEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
Persephone: Ugh, I don’t care about either of them. End this.
James Peters: Akari with quite the kick out there, but Valerie would very much like to employ any form of advantage that she possibly can as Kiyoko’s now up in a seated position… which Valerie takes advantage of herself with a SLEEPER HOLD! Hellstorm maintains the sleeper hold with as much of a grip as possible as she’s situated right behind Akari, not willing to give him any room for air as she’s tightening this submission as much as she possibly can! Kiyoko however is willing to squirm as much as he’d like, not entertaining the thought of potentially submitting or passing out in any form at all! Akari is maintaining all of the resilience that he can possibly muster up on this match, and Valerie is doing a rather good job of slowing the pace to her liking!
Rich Russillo: Perhaps a little too well here, as she seems to be extremely comfortable in this spot that she’s got for herself! But Akari is now winding up some energy as he’s trying to exert his body weight upward with Valerie struggling to suppress him as much as she would like to! Kiyoko is now able… to PUSH HIS BODY WEIGHT RIGHT OVER VALERIE, FLIPPING OVER AS HELLSTORM’S SHOULDERS ARE BEING PRESSED AGAINST THE MAT!!!
ONEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
James Peters: NOPE! Valerie escapes as she has to let go of the submission to do so! Akari is quickly returning to a proper stance as Valerie does as well, up to her feet first when she’s looking to rush toward Akari with ANOTHER SUPERKICK—AKARI WITH A ONE PUNCH!!! The punch was winded up as Valerie was trying to recoup and now Hellstorm is absolutely dazed from the punch that Kiyoko was able to blast her with while recouping! Now Akari is able to focus entirely on Valerie while she’s vulnerable in the state that he’s got her within, BEFORE MOTIONING DIRECTLY TOWARD HER WITH A JUMPING DOUBLE KNEE STRIKE!!!
Rich Russillo: AS HE’S ABLE TO TAKE VALERIE DOWN IN THE PROCESS! The jumping double knee is a glimmering success!!! Now Akari is able to hook the leg of Valerie Hellstorm with the referee pursuing this pinfall and counting the pin!!!
ONEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
THR—
James Peters: VALERIE KICKS OUT! Akari is refusing to let Valerie have any further room right now as he’s pursuing these rights across her skull, with Hellstorm doing everything that she can to prevent herself from being suppressed further beyond this point! Now Kiyoko is dragging Valerie over to the ropes, as he’s sending a CHOP right across her chest while she’s leaned back against the ropes, and now he proceeds to motion toward the ropes as he’s running toward them, before rebounding back and toward Hellstorm as he’s going for a MISSILE DROPKICK—
Rich Russillo: VALERIE’S ABLE TO EVADE THE DROPKICK! Akari goes through the ropes but holds onto them as he prevents himself from landing right onto the ringside floor! Akari brings himself back up to a proper footing as he’s now positioned on the apron… but Valerie with A SUDDEN FOREARM ACROSS AKARI’S TEMPLE THAT KEEPS HIM FROM DOING ANYTHING FURTHER! And now Valerie is looking to bring Akari back into the ring with a maneuver that’ll surely bring control back to her as she’s looking for a suplex that’ll bring him back into the mat!!! Valerie’s able to hoist Akari off from the apron and upward!!! BUT TO NO AVAIL AS AKARI LANDS BACK ON THE APRON WHILE DRIVING VALERIE INTO THE TOP ROPE NECK FIRST!!!
Persephone: This woman may genuinely be an idiot if she thought that much would work.
James Peters: Now Valerie’s absolutely coughing up a storm as she’s stumbling back and away from where she was previously situated, now on one knee as she’s trying to recover as quickly as she possibly can but Akari’s got his eyes set directly on his opponent! Kiyoko assumes a much more proper position while looking right at her, as he now leaps himself upward directly to the ropes and LEAPS OFF THE ROPES WITH A SPRINGBOARD TORANDO DDT THAT TAKES VALERIE HELLSTORM DOWN ONCE MORE!!! Kiyoko with an immense tornado DDT that has Valerie laid out, now hooking the leg as the referee slides to the count!!!
ONEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
THREE—
Rich Russillo: VALERIE STAYS STRONG! The kick out from Hellstorm is able to keep her in this match for as long a she may, but Akari has taken plenty of notice to her tenacity here as he’s looking to put her away sooner! Kiyoko is now treading over to the corner of the ring, remaining in the corner as he sees Valerie slowly rising to her single knee as Akari’s got the opportunity to put her away right now! With Hellstorm rather groggy and unable to know where she is at the moment, Akari takes this chance to go for one hell of a maneuver… RUSHING TOWARD VALERIE WITH ‘A K-NEE OF DEATH’—
James Peters: VALERIE WITH SUDDEN DISCUS CLOTHESLINE THAT TURNS AKARI KIYOKO INSIDE OUT!!! Valerie is now able to give herself this much needed breathing room that can do wonders for her after the strife she’s been undergoing at the hands of her opponent! Akari’s trying to assume himself back to a better position here… BUT VALERIE REFUSES WITH A FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!! Causing Akari to stumble forward and now remain against the middle rope as he’s draped right over the ropes!! Now Valerie is placing as much pressure as possible as she stomps down onto the back of Akari’s head while Akari is trying to shield himself from the kicks!!!
Rich Russillo: And the referee is now proceeding with this count as Valerie continues with the stomps, but she’s not stopping for the referee at all here!! Akari can’t do a damn thing except wait for the pressure to finally subside, as Hellstorm is now backing away from Kiyoko before the referee can reach that five count. The referee may want to give Valerie the scolding that is expected of taking advantage of the break, but Hellstorm isn’t so focused on that AS SHE RUSHES TOWARD AKARI AND NAILS A DROPKICK RIGHT AGAINST THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!! Akari squirms away from the ropes and onto the mat as he’s clutching onto his own head, with the impact of that dropkick not being pretty!
James Peters: He absolutely did not appreciate that dropkick, as no one would! Now Akari is assuring all of this pressure is not affecting him to a considerable agree that Valerie would need it to, but Hellstorm is on the prowl while Akari is moving himself upward to a proper stance—WITH THE ‘PRETTY PRIVILEGE’ THAT FOLLOWS!!! THE V-TRIGGER STRIKES AKARI KIYOKO RIGHT ACROSS THE TEMPLE AS HE SLUMPS DOWN ONTO THE MAT!! Valerie with the cover!!!
ONEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
THREEEEE—
Persephone: What a shocker! A kick out from Akari ‘cause Valerie’s offense isn’t enough!!!!
Rich Russillo: That would be the case here as Akari is able to kick out!!! But now Valerie is looking to take further advantage while she can, as she’s now dragging Akari over into the middle of the ring and not allowing him any room to maneuver elsewhere! Valerie has her arm around Akari’s neck and seems to have him right where she’s needed… AS VALERIE’S LOOKING TO HOIST AKARI UPWARD AND NAIL ‘MOON SPIRAL’ BLOODY SUNDAY—
James Peters: AKARI SQUIRMS FREE AND LANDS ON HIS FEET… NAILING A SUPERKICK OF HIS OWN ACROSS VALERIE’S JAW THAT STAGGERS HER!!!! Hellstorm tried to go for the ‘Moon Spiral’ and unfortunately, the plan would backfire on Hellstorm as now she’s staggered all about from that superkick! Akari sees that Valerie has no room for any error on his own part here, and he doesn’t waste another moment rushing toward the ropes while Hellstorm stumbles closer to the corner… BEFORE LEAPING OFF THE TURNBUCKLE AND NAILING ‘KINGSLAYUH’!!! THE SPRINGBOARD REWIND BACKSTABBER IS A SUCCESS FOR AKARI!!! VALERIE IS LAID OUT AS THE COVER IS MADE!!!
ONEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEE—
Rich Russillo: NOT ENOUGH!!! VALERIE KICKS OUT!!! AKARI NOW HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY DRIVE THE POINT HOME OF MOUNTING THE MOMENTUM AHEAD OF PAIN FOR PRIDE! BRIANNA HILL IS WATCHING ON FROM RINGSIDE AS AKARI NOW LOOKS TO REALLY ACHIEVE VICTORY WITH WHAT’S NEXT! AKARI BRINGS HIMSELF UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WHILE HELLSTORM IS STILL DOWN! VALERIE HASN’T MADE ANY MOVEMENTS WHATSOEVER HERE AS AKARI HAS HER WHERE SHE’S NEEDED… LEAPING OFF FOR THE ‘RACE AGAINST TIME’—
James Peters: VALERIE FIXES HER OWN POSITIONING AS AKARI LANDS DIRECTLY INTO A NEWFOUND COQUINA CLUTCH!!! THE COQUINA CLUTCH IS LOCKED IN AS AKARI IS SQUIRMING AROUND AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, BUT VALERIE HAS THIS LOCKED IN TIGHTLY!!!! SHE’S REFUSING TO LET GO AS AKARI IS REACHING FOR THE ROPES, FINGERTIPS AWAY… BUT VALERIE FLIPS HERSELF & AKARI AROUND WHILE MAINTAINING THE HOLD, MOVING AWAY FROM THE ROPES!!!
Rich Russillo: WHICH ALLOWS AKARI TO GET HIS HANDS AROUND VALERIE’S HEAD AND FLIP HER OVER! VALERIE ROLLS THROUGH WHILE AKARI IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS IS VALERIE, WITH AKARI RUSHING BACK TOWARD HELLSTORM WITH A RUNNING KNEE OF HIS OWN—
James Peters: VALERIE EVADES THE KNEE AND GRABS A HOLD OF AKARI’S WRIST IN THE PROCESS, NOW BEHIND AKARI AS SHE’S ABLE TO TWIST HIM AROUND… DIRECTLY INTO ‘ORA ORA RUSH’!!!!! THE RIPCORD KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS AS KIYOKO DROPS TO THE MAT, AND THE COVER FROM HELLSTORM!!!
ONEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEE—
Persephone: Ughhhh get me outttttt!!!!
Rich Russillo: NOT ENOUGH!!! AKARI IS ABLE TO KICK OUT!!! NOW VALERIE IS ALLOWING THE FRUSTRATIONS TO SETTLE INTO HER HEAD AS KIYOKO IS REFUSING TO STAY DOWN FOR LONG, BUT SHE’S NOW RETURNING BACK UP TO HER OWN FEET AS SHE KEEPS HER EYES SET ON AKARI! BRIANNA IS SURELY LOOKING ON AS VALERIE DOESN’T HAVE MUCH TIME LEFT TO SPARE! HELLSTORM IS NOW BRINGING HERSELF BEHIND AKARI, AND WITH HER ARMS WRAPPED AROUND HIS WAIST… HOISTS HIM UP AS SHE NAILS HIM ONTO THE MAT WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX!!!
James Peters: BUT SHE HOLDS ON! NOW SHE’S SLOWLY BUT SURELY BRINGING AKARI BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS SHE’S MAKING SURE THAT SHE’S HOLDING ON TO HIS WAIST WHILE HE CAN’T FIGHT BACK! KIYOKO HAS NOWHERE ELSE TO GO HERE, AND SHE’S LOOKING TO TAKE THIS MATCH HOME AS SHE BEGINS TO SHIFT AKARI AROUND… FOR ‘HOLLOW PURPLE’—
Rich Russillo: AKARI DUCKS FORWARD AS VALERIE SWINGS TO NO AVAIL… AND HERE’S BRIANNA UP ON THE APRON!! VALERIE STOPS HERSELF BEFORE SHE COULD GO HEAD TO HEAD WITH BRIANNA, GLARING DIRECTLY AT HER WITH ANGER IN HER EYES AS SHE COULD’VE BEEN CAUGHT UP RIGHT IN THAT MOMENT, NOW TURNING BACK TO AKARI—
James Peters: RUNNING KNEE STRIKE FROM AKARI CONNECTS, CATCHING VALERIE HELLSTORM DIRECTLY ACROSS THE JAW!!! HELLSTORM IS STUNNED AS AKARI NOW QUICKLY MOVES HIMSELF TOWARD AKARI, AS SHE’S HOISTED UP FROM THE MAT…. BEFORE SPIRALING DOWN WITH ‘ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES’!!!! STORMBREAKER CONNECTS!!!!! AKARI WITH THE COVER!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….. AKARIIIII KIYOKO!!!
(‘DESPERADO’ by ALI can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as the referee raises Akari’s hand, with Akari very pleased with the win tonight while Brianna is at ringside with a grin on her face after giving the distraction.)
Persephone: That’s how she goes down? Yikes, tough shit sweetheart.
James Peters: Brianna Hill placing herself up on the apron surely didn’t do any favors for the already frustrated Valerie Hellstorm, being aware of her lingering presence in the background of the match as she would come into play at the worst possible moment. Akari took advantage of this in a big way, which led to a very good win for him tonight ahead of Pain for Pride!
Rich Russillo: Absolutely can make up your mind on if Valerie would’ve secured the win tonight if she remained focused on Akari, but that time spent on Brianna Hill unfortunately cost her tonight. Congratulations to Akari Kiyoko—AS VALERIE IS SLIDING OUT OF THE RING, NAILING BRIANNA HILL WITH A FOREARM FROM BEHIND! HELLSTORM IS STILL HURT FROM THE STORMBREAKER THAT ENDED THE MATCH, BUT HER ANGER IS DRIVING HER TO ATTACK BRIANNA!!!
James Peters: BUT BRIANNA IS FIGHTING BACK! SHE’S ABLE TO TURN AROUND AND THROW RIGHTS OF HER OWN AS BOTH WOMEN ARE NAILING ONE ANOTHER WITH THESE STRIKES THAT RING THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! AND NOW BRIANNA’S GETTING THE BETTER OF HER!!! SHE’S KEEPING VALERIE AT BAY AS SHE SENDS A FIERCE FOREARM THAT KNOCKS HER BACK CONSIDERABLY! NOW AIMING FOR ‘OCEAN EYES’—
Rich Russillo: VALERIE CATCHES HER WITH AN IMMENSE EYE RAKE!!! HELLSTORM IS RAKING THE EYES OF BRIANNA HILL AS BRIANNA’S NOW CLUTCHING ONTO HER OWN FACE AFTERWARD, HER VISION IMPAIRED!! VALERIE’S NOW TAKING THE STEEL STEPS FROM THE CORNER!!! SHE’S HOLDING THEM UP AS BRIANNA’S VULNERABLE & TURNING—
(SMACK!!!!!!)
James Peters: DEAR GOD!!! VALERIE JUST BLASTED BRIANNA HILL RIGHT ACROSS HER SKULL WITH THE STEEL STEPS!!!! BRIANNA’S LAID OUT NOW, AND VALERIE IS BACKING AWAY WITH ANGER STILL VISIBLE!
Persephone: And look at that! This chick’s busted open now! I get to see some color drawn to make this day worth my while!
(Brianna Hill’s got her own hand on her head as the steel steps caused her to bleed considerably, with officials sprawling onto the scene to check on Brianna. Valerie backs away, clutching her abdomen as she’s glaring toward Brianna while shaking her own head, Brianna glaring upward toward her while seated against the barricade as the scene fades out.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Valerie Hellstorm faces Brianna Hill.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a shot of The Mitchell Center as the Alabama crowd murmurs in anticipation for what’s to come in an already stacked show. Their questions are answered as ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne blasts through the speakers. The crowd goes crazy as the camera goes over to show Friday Night Dynasty’s Milli Banks as she’s seen making her way out to the stage. She is, obviously, not happy, and actually, seething as she storms down the ramp. She doesn’t bear her usual theatrics, and is deadset on getting to the ring and getting on the microphone, which is quite a startling sight.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome at this time… MILLI BANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, I don’t think I need to tell you why Milli Banks tonight is in a bad mood. But if you missed Friday Night Dynasty, after her match against MITSU, Hikari Kanno would be seen backstage as she would find and attack Milli’s sister Gemma Jackson, leaving her hurt and bloodied as a result. Milli would rush to try and help, but that was before the Universal Women’s Champion Minerva, after a heated confrontation between the two, would lay her out and stand tall to close it off.
James Peters: So naturally, here Milli is tonight and naturally, I don’t think she wants to be out here speaking to herself. She’s going to want to face both Minerva and Hikari, specifically Hikari, and I don’t think any sort of kind gestures are going to be thrown at one another. If this hasn’t already reached its boiling point by now, well then it certainly has, needless to say.
Persephone: Personally, if you ask me, I think Milli Banks needs to grow the fuck up. Shit like this happens all the time on Voltage and if you’re this sensitive to this, then you shouldn’t have challenged a Voltage Elitist. We do sick shit, deal with it.
Rich Russillo: You’re lucky she can’t hear you right now…
(Milli slides right into the ring and immediately heads over and grabs a microphone from the timekeeper’s area. ‘Changed It’ comes to a close as she makes her way over to the center of the ring and is very quick to have something to say as she begins to speak with a clear look of pure anger written all over while she does.)
Milli Banks: When I said that Milli Banks doesn’t play around, she doesn’t play around. I was hoping that we could keep it civil on Dynasty, and learn to stay in our lanes, but someone doesn’t know the meaning of that. No, someone wanted to be a dainty bitch, and put their hands where they shouldn’t have. For the past two days, I’ve sat in hospital room after hospital room stressed the fuck out about my own blood, my own kin, for something that shouldn’t have happened at all. But HIKARI KANNO couldn’t keep her feelings in check. HIKARI KANNO couldn’t have just sat at commentary like a good little bitch and MINDED HER OWN BUSINESS. That disgusts me, that makes me sick, and it takes a lot of self-control for me to not lash out like that, even though she deserves that tenfold. Let me make one thing clear if it hasn’t been done already, just for future reference, NOBODY in this company has EVER had the audacity to go out of their way to do something like that, and for good reason. I am ALL about family, everything that I do in this ring is for THEM and I’d fucking take a bullet for them if I had to, and AS SOON as YOU put your hands on THEM or even utter their names that is when you cross the fucking line. That’s when you make it personal, and trust me when I say that you do not want to make it personal with me, that is the last thing you want to do.
(Milli is visibly shaking in anger as she’s staring directly at the hard camera. The crowd is silent as they murmur ever so slightly, listening to what Milli has to say. It’s clear that she has a lot on her mind and she’s letting it all out right now.)
Milli Banks: Hikari, if you weren’t already listening then I suggest you listen now so you don’t make the same mistake again, I don’t want you to think that you’re doing something by being this pathetic and low down, most definitely not in your favor. You want to sit here and probably think that this is all fun and games and that you can just waltz on into Pain For Pride without any sort of consequences. That could’ve been the case before, but not now, now you’re in for a rude awakening. Now you’re going to face my pure, unbridled wrath and that is not something that many people have survived during my years in the ring. I’m not just going in there to take the Universal Women’s Championship for myself anymore, no, I’m going to give you HELL. I’m going to make sure that I give you everything that you deserve and that is to beat you to a bloody pulp JUST like you did Gemma, I’m going to make sure that the entire world sees just how much of a BITCH you truly are, and when I’m done with you, I’m going to make sure that you never have the audacity to show your face in this company AGAIN.
(The crowd starts to get loud as they hear Milli’s passion while she speaks, and it’s clear, if it wasn’t already, that this is coming straight from the heart. She would then turn toward the stage and approach the edge of the ring.)
Milli Banks: But enough of that. How about you come out here and get what you wanted, Hikari? How about you face these consequences?
(Milli lowers her microphone and starts to shout toward the stage as the crowd waits in anticipation for the arrival of the other half of the challengers in the Universal Women’s Championship match. It isn’t long before, as expected, ‘Dream In Drive’ by Oral Cigarettes begins to play up through the arena speakers. The crowd erupts into absolutely deafening boos as the camera goes over to Hikari Kanno as she is seen making her way out to the stage. Unsurprisingly she is all smiles while she does, and she embraces the reaction that she’s given with a level of positivity that borders mental illness considering what she’s done. She’s clearly very shameless in regards to what she did on Friday Night Dynasty, and that’s something that doesn’t make this situation any better between her and Milli. Before long she looks to the ring, and without a care in the world, begins to make her way down the ramp.)
Persephone: Alright, even I’ll admit that this is getting very amusing now seeing her face. This could definitely be fun.
Rich Russillo: Well, as Persephone said, the look on Hikari Kanno’s face tells all when it comes to how she feels about the attack. I think it was a given that she wouldn’t feel any remorse, but she’s definitely getting under Milli’s skin with her emotions alone as she heads down to the ring. I would be surprised if this doesn’t end with a brawl of some sort breaking out before our very eyes between the two.
James Peters: There’s a lot of hatred to go around right now and it shows. I don’t think Hikari’s words are going to make this situation any better. Milli is obviously very emotional right now and for good reason, and Hikari does not at all care about how she feels in the slightest. You’re right, this is going to end very badly.
Persephone; Yes… that’s what I like to hear…
(Hikari calmly makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron, entering the ropes. It’s clear that she’s taking her time, allowing Milli to watch her appearance as she heads over and takes a microphone from the timekeeper’s area. From there, ‘Dream In Drive’ begins to come to a close as Hikari makes her way over, a smirk on her face as she pauses for a moment before beginning to speak.)
Hikari Kanno: Looks like someone is mad.
(The crowd boos loudly at this as Hikari’s smirk grows. It’s taking a lot of self-control right now for Milli to not just lunge at her and attack her for what she did, but even then she can’t help but show that she is, once again, visibly shaking in anger.)
Hikari Kanno: Oh come on, are we really getting this mad over something so little? You look at the history of Elite Answers Wrestling and you see what’s happened in the past, especially as we get this close to Pain For Pride, naturally, feelings are going to get hurt. Whether you like it or not things are going to get personal, as they always do, and if you want me to apologize for going down that route… then you really have to be fucking kidding yourself. I’m not sorry for anything, Milli, and if that makes you feel a certain way then so be it, but I’m not here to cope for pleas and beg for your sympathy like you’re doing with these people right now. Standing here before you even after listening to everything that you said from the back, I feel absolutely zero regret for what happened. Someone was going to make this personal between the three of us and if it wasn’t going to be me, then I couldn’t imagine it being you or Minerva. There are no limits to this dance that we’re having right now and if you really feel some sort of way, then by all means I’m standing in this ring before you right now.
(Hikari spreads her arms out for a moment, but Milli doesn’t do anything, she keeps her deafening silence, and allows Hikari to continue on. The only thing the former Hardcore Champion can do is lightly chuckle before she continues.)
Hikari Kanno: With the Universal Women’s Championship on the line I need to show that I’m ahead of the curve. I understand that in favor of the two of you, a lot of people are going to be looking at me and they’re not going to immediately be picking me to be the one to win at Pain For Pride, and I’m looking to change that. I’m looking to show that I’m going to do anything and everything in order to walk out of it with my first World Championship and that’s a promise. I was never, ever going to be friendly with you or Minerva, so you must be one dense fucking idiot if you consider this to be out of the realm of possibility. I don’t know what consequences I’m going to have to sit here and face, how about you face some consequences of your own? Stop being so fucking naive or stop being stupid enough to bring family members to shows? You should know better Milli, and if you want to be the next Universal Women’s Champion with that attitude then you better take a long hard look in the mirror and reevaluate.
(Hikari pauses for a moment as she approaches Milli closer.)
Hikari Kanno: I’ve been climbing my way to that title for a very long time, so the last thing that I’m about to do now that I’m this close to winning it is to let Milli Banks be the one that gets in my way. Not by a long shot.
(Hikari slightly shrugs her shoulders and that gets Milli riled up, as she’s quick to get back on the microphone and fire back.)
Milli Banks: Wow, you’re being deadass right now, right? You really wanna play games with me after everything that you did. Sure, you know what, go ahead and run your mouth. Go ahead and keep going and try your desperate attempts to egg me on, truly. But if you don’t get the message now, then you’re certainly going to get it once Pain For Pride rolls around and there’s nothing holding me back from beating you down for what you did. This ain’t no fucking game, and I don’t care what precedent has allowed you to do this sort of thing and get away with it, but I’m certainly not just going to let you slide and THAT’S something that you should have known for sure once the cameras started rolling. Once it’s all said and done, I’m going to make sure that you regret this shit even if you don’t know, and you fucking regret EVER stepping into the ring with me once I’m through.
Hikari Kanno: Once again, Milli, absolutely nothing is stopping you from doing what you feel “entitled” to do right here and now. I’m standing right here, but if you want to hold some sort of moral high ground in this situation, then so be it. I’m just saying, that nobody got anywhere by solely walking the line of good. If you want to put on your cape and try and paint yourself to be the good guy in this situation, then by all means, I guess you’re “entitled” to that as well. But once again, I see nothing wrong with doing something that’s been done so many times before in this company. If you’re really feeling this type of way, so much so that you want to go around and try and throw threats toward me like they really matter, then you signed up for the wrong profession. You should’ve stayed doing your gymnastics, and you should’ve stayed out of my way before it got you hurt.
(Hikari has a lot more of a serious expression on her face as the crowd oohs, knowing what she’s doing going even further into her personal life.)
Milli Banks: You’re right about one thing… nothing is stopping me from feeling entitled to give you what you deserve right now.
(Milli lowers her microphone and starts to talk trash and Hikari can only chuckle as she continues to throw jabs her way as well. The crowd is starting to get loud as they know exactly where this is going to go if this ends up continuing any further.)
Rich Russillo: Well, Persephone, it looks like you’re going to get what you want.
Persephone: :blessed: Let’s aim to see some blood here, folks.
(Milli and Hikari butt heads, but before they can go to hands… ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie is heard blasting through the speakers as they stop what they’re doing and the Alabama crowd starts to erupt into a loud reaction.)
Persephone: OH C’MON!
(The camera goes over to reveal the Universal Women’s Champion as Minerva is seen making her way out to the stage. As expected, she has a look of amusement on her face, having watched everything that has gone down between the two tonight, and is only now making her way out here with something to say in regards to that. She shakes her head as she takes a look around at the hyped-up crowd tonight after everything that they’ve seen, and it’s only a matter of time before she then begins to make her way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Well I can’t say that we didn’t expect this either. While it’s all been about Milli and Hikari so far, we can’t forget the third person in this match, the Champion. Minerva was indeed the one that attacked Milli before she could come to the aid of her sister, and it looks like she’s coming out here tonight to make her presence felt, even though she has no need to considering she’s the Champion and that in itself should tell everyone what they need to hear.
James Peters: No matter what happens between Milli and Hikari, we can’t forget that no matter what, at the very end, they’re going to have to go through Minerva. And Minerva isn’t just any other Elitist, she is perhaps one of the very best that this company has to offer in terms of female competition. That’s a tall task for anyone, and it’s going to take a lot if either of them wants to even consider beating her.
Persephone: :francis: Couldn’t we have done this another time?
(Minerva makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron, looking out before looking down at the title around her waist as she enters through the ropes and into the ring. She then heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area as ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ begins to come to a close from there. Then, looking at both of them, as she can’t help but give the smallest bit of laughter, she raises her microphone and begins to speak.)
Minerva: I will admit that I’ve sat back and watched this all unfold, but I wasn’t going to let you two leave without making my thoughts known as well. I can see that you, Milli, feel a certain way about all of this that happened on Dynasty. While we can point fingers all we want, that’s not going to take away from the fact that Hikari is right, you did ask for this to happen to you.
(The crowd boos, and clearly Milli is not taking kindly to what Minerva is saying right now.)
Minerva: But I will say that Hikari asked for this as well. She should know better than to make things personal and not be prepared for what’s to come, which is, by the looks of things, what this is leading to. You can say and do whatever you want, but at the end of the day, I think we all can agree that antics won’t win you this title. While you can attack family members and take potshots all you want, the only thing that you need to worry about is what’s going to happen at Pain For Pride and how you’re going to have to take this Universal Women’s Championship away from me. That’s not easy, and I think both of you already know that, so I have no reason to have to repeat it to you. But just like myself and Hikari showed up on commentary for Milli, you two have more than enough jurisdiction to show up next week at Beach Brawl and get a preview of what’s going to happen when I defend my Championship against Terry Chambers. You two were so caught up in your little debacle, that I never got an answer for that by the way…
(Minerva lowers her microphone as she waits for the two of them to say something. Earlier in the night Minerva’s open challenge for Beach Brawl was accepted, of course, by Saturday Night Showdown’s Terry Chambers. It was then that she invited both Milli and Hikari to watch the match next week. By the looks on their faces, they both heard it loud and clear.)
Milli Banks: I accept.
Hikari Kanno: I accept as well.
Minerva: Good, now that we’re all in agreement, let’s all make sure that we’re on the same page as well. I know the two of you are going to be so eager to make yourselves known, as Hikari did on Dynasty. I’ll warn you right now that if I see any of the sort happen, then they’re going to pay for it. Trust me when it says that I won’t be so quick to resort to petty arguments like we have before us right now, and I’m more focused on just settling this in the ring where it belongs. Do I make myself clear?
(Minerva raises an eyebrow as she, once again, expects a response from both of them. But Milli is not in the mood for this.)
Milli Banks: No, I’m not just going to sit here and have you talk down to us like we’re your children. I’m certainly not going to sit here and allow Hikari to think that she can get away with what she did so easily just because we have to factor you into the equation. Yes, I KNOW that we’re going to have to get through you in order to win at Pain For Pride, but I don’t think you considered that maybe I’m already pretty damn confident in that if I don’t need to shed much light on it at all. I know what I’m worth inside of that ring, and especially when I’m feeling this sort of way, I’m a very dangerous woman and while I’m sure you comprehend that, I don’t think that’s something Hikari here can really do considering she wants to talk all this shit. Well go on, keep talking that shit then, and see where that gets you.
Hikari Kanno: I know where that’s going to get me, and that’s the Universal Women’s Championship. The last thing that I need to do is hear you go on and on about this or that like it truly matters. No, I could care less about what you have to say, Milli, and maybe if you had learned to grow the fuck up then we wouldn’t be in this situation right now, but here we are. You had to be a sensitive little flower, and you have to go out here and run your mouth about this or that and expect me to “pay” for what I’ve done. You are simply incapable of understanding that is not going to happen. This place is cruel and unforgiving, and if you didn’t get the memo as soon as you walked in here and all of a sudden are being hit by that wave of reality this far into your career already, then simply put, you deserve none of this.
(Milli is fuming and looks to speak up again, but an annoyed Minerva is quick to interject.)
Minerva: I don’t think I need to remind you that the person you need to be focused on is right here with the title that you’re going after-
Milli Banks: YOU CAN BACK THE FUCK UP.
(Milli is quick to SHOVE Minerva away as she immediately gets back on the microphone.)
Milli Banks: Don’t think I forgot what YOU did either. You’re more than welcome to get some too if you’re going to keep making comments like this.
(Minerva closes her eyes and takes a few deep breaths to compose herself while Milli turns back to Hikari.)
Hikari Kanno: When are you going to learn that this world doesn’t revolve around you, Milli? You’re not the main character and Pain For Pride is not going to be your comeuppance for all the tragedies that you’ve gone through. No, it’s going to end with you sharing the same hospital as your sister-
Rich Russillo: MILLI’S HEARD ENOUGH! SHE SLAMS THE MICROPHONE AGAINST THE FACE OF HIKARI AND IS QUICK TO TAKE HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! AND NOW SHE’S SLAMMING PUNCHES AGAINST HER FACE REPEATEDLY!
Persephone: FINALLY! IT TOOK LONG ENOUGH!
James Peters: HIKARI IS DEFENSELESS RIGHT NOW AS MILLI IS TEARING HER APART! SHE’S CONTINUING TO BEAT HER DOWN AND I THINK WE ALL EXPECTED THIS TO HAPPEN AT SOME POINT WITH THE MOOD THAT MILLI WAS IN!
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK! MINERVA HAS STEPPED IN! SHE RIPS MILLI OFF OF HIKARI AND BEGINS TO LAY INTO HER WITH STRIKES OF HER OWN! BOTH MILLI AND MINERVA ARE TEEING OFF ON ONE ANOTHER AS THEY’RE ROLLING AROUND THE CANVAS, BOTH TRYING TO GET CONTROL HERE!
James Peters: BUT HIKARI FINALLY MANAGES TO GAIN HER BEARINGS AS SHE SLIDES IN AND BEGINS TO SEND STRIKES TOWARD BOTH OF THEIR WAYS! THEY’RE GETTING BACK UP TO THEIR FEET AND THIS THREE-WAY BRAWL HAS FINALLY COME INTO FULL FORCE! WITH THE THREE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH COMPETITORS GOING AT IT RIGHT NOW!
(The crowd is going crazy right now as Minerva, Milli, and Hikari continue to go at one another at the center of the ring. Tearing into each other as they all begin to trade fists back and forth. The crowd starts to boo though once they see that this is quickly coming to an end.)
Persephone: WAY TO RAIN ON THE PARADE, SECURITY! TRYING TO COME IN HERE AND RUIN A GOOD THING, HUH?!
(A mass of security is quick to come in and split the three of them up, as they’re all heard shouting at one another and trying to break free while they have the opportunity to do so. It’s clear that this is all boiled over and they’ve come to blows, and if there wasn’t any pure hatred before, there certainly is now.)
Rich Russillo: Well I can’t say I didn’t expect that, and this Universal Women’s Championship match at Pain For Pride has certainly been taken to the next level as we move forward! This past weekend has been none short of chaos and this makes me only all the more interested to see what’s going to happen next week.
James Peters: I think we can safely say it’s much of the same, Rich, in fact, a lot worse. Now that they’ve set their boundaries, which are absolutely no boundaries, I think we’re going to see much of the same going forward considering the characters that we have in this match. Just like you, I’m just as excited, but what a way to end this already heated confrontation tonight!
Persephone: They should’ve kept going… if anything, this was very disappointing.
(Security finally manages to file the three Elitists out of there and to separate areas of the arena, as it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Minerva defends the Universal Women’s Championship against Milli Banks and Hikari Kanno.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies & gentlemen, please welcome… MIAAAAAA, SANTORO!
(‘21st CENTURY BITCH’ by Holy Wars blared through the speakers as Mia Santoro made her way out as confident and potent as possible. But there was definitely some underlying tension boiling within her, as she stood at the bottom of the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Mia Santoro makes her way out, and this whole motto she has been frustrated lately has definitely been the case. Mia has been exceptional as a rookie in this season, but there has always been something that has held her backwards, a stigma around her, and she is given an opportunity tonight to try and set the record straight.
James Peters: I believe that whilst she has had a great season, she has had the matches added to her resume, the one thing that has avoided her; a championship. She has come close a few times, but without a doubt shadowed, she can only feel like her options are coming more and more limited.
Persephone: Personally, can we stop investing resources in duds?
(Mia looked on as she entered the ring through the steps, looking on as her theme died down. She would motion for the audience to silence themselves before speaking as she raised the microphone.)
Mia Santoro; Now that I have this time to really stand here and break things down. I am on a mission to save my season. Am I being over dramatic and overzealous? Compare the season Mia Santoro had to other seasons by people in EAW. It overachieved in some ways. But something is always sticking to me. Bea Valentine lost her title 3 weeks after I had the chance to defeat her. I was so close, but yet so far all in the same. I have had chances to contend, chances to break dynasties. I just haven’t been able to deliver a true compromise.
(Mia let out a sigh as she paced around the ring reflecting on those losses she has had in recent memory.)
Mia Santoro: I know that a lot of trust is put into me, by people that surround me. And I know that I am always going to be judged by the level that I am. But I wish I could say that I am at a more comfortable start here in EAW. But it just hasn’t been the case. I am not content, and not being content with these things isn’t helping me at all..I look at where I may be in a couple of months, and I truly might be on an island separated from everyone else who has ever faced me in my career. A brand new horizon, cause what is saying that I am going to happily end back up on Voltage? Nothing. I hate the idea of starting all over, because I have been a constant. And with the biggest show of the year coming up, I want to prove that.
(Said Mia as she stepped forward to truly get her point across, that smirk across her face.)
Mia Santoro: So say what you want to say, because Mia Santoro–
(With that statement made, a familiar theme would play through the speakers.. ‘KARATE’ by BabyMetal played as none other than the Specialists Champion herself, KASAI came out! With her title around her waist, a surprised look on the face of Mia Santoro, quickly turned into a smile….)
Rich Russillo: That is the Specialists Champion, KASAI! Who needs no introduction, and she said that she would take on all challengers, it didn’t matter the stage or set. And look here! Mia Santoro has the biggest smirk across her face as she sees the Specialists Champion, was this a play by play attempt for her, to get KASAI out here?
James Peters: This may have been the smartest thing possible for Mia Santoro, get KASAI out here and persuade her into an opportunity. There have already been plenty of women aching for one against KASAI, so why not just go ahead and jump the gun before it gets too late? Mia Santoro very well might be playing chess, while the rest are playing checkers.
Persephone: The ring is filling up with trash, give me a break. How did this get air time?
(The Specialists Champion walks to the ring as calm, cool and collected as possible. She sees Mia Santoro in the ring as she enters, her theme song died down.. as she started to speak as Mia listened.)
KASAI: You know I want to start by addressing the elephant in the room and that is Usagi Senshi. We have had a lot of encounters and experiences in our EAW career, but that has seemed to peak at its boiling point more than ever currently. Addressing that and not the present situation right now, felt necessary for me. Because it feels like every single time I turn a corner– Bam she’s right there! But now I look at you Mia Santoro, and…you have been talking about a big game, hm?
(Said KASAI as she paced around the ring, but as she was doing so, she was circling Mia Santoro. She was eyeing her up and down, but all the while, Mia kept her calm demeanor.)
KASAI: If you want my honest opinion about you, you are an honorable fighter!
Mia Santoro: (Off Mic) Exactly, baby girl.
KASAI: I won’t even begin by giving you any form of disrespect. Because you don’t sit in a cloud of your own delusion, you try your absolute toughest to configure a solution. I can respect that oh so much. But at the end of the day, Mia.. I see what you are doing. You are clearing yourself of any problems that you have felt that you have invented. I am proud of someone like you for not falling down and accepting fate with the little time we have left this season. You still see the bigger picture, and you want to paint it.
Mia Santoro: (Off Mic) Exactly.
KASAI: You have aspirations and goals, and you know what? It all totals out to a level of grande excellence. So let’s put it like this, then. I have to worry about Usagi, but at the same time, I’ll pay her back in due time. Because I also must worry about KASAI now. KASAI is a champion who fights on her own accord, who doesn’t back down from controversy and issues. I will make sure that I send my receipt and mail towards Usagi Senshi, however… With that being said, if you want me to be honest about it, Mia..
(KASAI slowly took her Specialists Championship off as she raised it up in the air, looking at Mia.)
KASAI: It would be an honor to face you at Pain For Pride with this on the line.
(A smirk grew across the face of Mia as she stepped closer and got into the face of KASAI. Tension was getting high as the two of them were face to face.)
Mia Santoro: (Off Mic) I would love that.
Rich Russillo: SO IT SEEMS SET! Mia Santoro and KASAI, two of the brightest young stars in EAW, will be colliding at Pain For Pride with all the stakes as high as ever, with the Specialists Championship on the line! Excitement is coursing through the veins of the EAW universe.
James Peters: I am anticipating a war from the two of them, and I am anticipating a hard fighting match, Mia Santoro and KASAI on the collision course for history– WAIT A SECOND!
???: “No, no, no.”
(As the two women were having a heated back and forth, both of them turned their heads towards the ramp as they were interrupted by ‘I am not a woman, I’m a God’ by Halsey smashed through the speakers. Usagi looked absolutely pissed off, as she quickly marched down the ring, not even wasting a second.)
Persephone: Oh boy, another mediocre competitor drawing this out for longer than it needed to be.
(Usagi slid into the ring looking at Mia and looking at KASAI, as she was really focused on KASAI. You could see the anger, as she was more enraged than ever before.)
Usagi Senshi: No… no. NO. Are you kidding me? How many times is this cycle going to compete, are you actually scared of me at this point KASAI? How are you going to speak about getting receipts and taking the time out of your schedule to beat me, but in the same breath turn your attention towards Mia Santoro? Are you really trying to get through Pain For Pride THAT easily? Mia freaking Santoro, are you actually playing around? Do we think that match is supposed to be revolutionary and move the needle? KASAI is supposed to put that on the line, the championship that has been held by legends like Andrea Valentine and Brody Sparks, people that are mainstays in EAW, that is supposed to be fought for at Pain For Pride… by….
(Usagi looked so worked up and annoyed as she turned her attention towards Mia and glared.)
Usagi Senshi: MIA SANTORO? Just admit to the world that you had to make up excuses, because there isn’t any honorable fight. This is just KASAI being scared and picking the weakest person on the schedule so you can get a decent Pain For Pride win and be happy about it. Are you kidding me? Are you that insecure that you are going to take the easy route? She should be sent to the 24/7 Battle Royal, she has NO business in this match. Nothing should be getting in the way of ME taking that championship from YOU, KASAI. Absolutely nothing! Not a damn thing! So with that said–
Mia Santoro: Uh, you kind of just ran to the ring. I barely know about your status on Showdown for the most part, but I do know that you have no right to be coming into this ring and start laying this on me, trying your damn hardest to disrespect me, and if you thought for even a moment I was not gonna defend myself? Come hell on here. Do you think we really are gonna sit down and watch you do a cute little match, where you once again eat defeat? Be real here for just one second sister.
Usagi Senshi: You are nothing but a block in MY path..I have remained here droughted for YEARS now. Watching everyone bypass me, and I am sick of it. And who am I truly, if out of all people, fucking Mia Santoro manages to win championship gold before I do? Are you kidding me at that point?
Mia Santoro: Well if it was a race, I definitely would be there quicker than you ever were. I don’t give a damn about you Usagi, you seem to be all packed up by my world, and It’s like what? I don’t get it. I barely know who the hell YOU are. KASAI doesn’t want the match with you. If she did, she would come out here and raise the championship above your head and set the tone. So do me a favor, find yourself somewhere else and…
(Mia started motioning for Usagi to go ahead and get out of the ring with an annoyed expression.)
Usagi Senshi: I really don’t care what it is that KASAI wants. Because for so long I have tried and cared about others, but now it is just… USAGI. What USAGI wants. I want to be champion and I want to prove that the sleepless nights I have dedicated to EAW were all fucking worth it. You have no place here, Mia. You could be in any other Pain For Pride match, I really don’t understand why you had to stick your nose up in this one specifically. I get that it is the show of the year but–
Mia Santoro: What part are you not understanding now? I have told you again and again, get your ASS out of the ring. Do I need to get physical here now? Because I asked nicely but now you’re just getting on my damn nerves. Get up and leave already….
(And then the tension hit its point, Mia and Usagi got in each other’s faces as pushing started. Punches were about to be thrown..)
Rich Russillo: It is getting tense, Usagi and Mia are about to fight with one another!
James Peters: May need to get security out there on this one quick..
(But then both of them would be interrupted.)
KASAI: Hey, champion still here! In case you kind of forgot about me in the conversation, I don’t really think much more is needed to be said. Maybe I do need to think a little bit more, but this is how I am seeing it – Usagi Senshi wants to face me. Mia Santoro wants to face me, but at the end of the day, we all know what the penultimate result ends up being right? KASAI leaving as Specialists Champion. That’s why I’m not so abstract on who I face, because I’ll still be walking out champion one way or another, and that is all that it is going to be, a stamp on the mark of history. You ladies can fight and argue, but at the end of the day let’s be honest here – It’s a battle for second place.
(KASAI looked at Usagi with a calm look on her face, but it was pushing a far more threatening tone from KASAI.)
KASAI: I just want to let you know Usagi that putting your hands on me isn’t the kind of mistake that you wanna make, first and foremost. I promise that at the end of the day, I am gonna do whatever I must in order to collect that receipt.
(Usagi didn’t really pay much attention as she focused her attention on the Specialists Championship and that only. But Mia Santoro stood up and she showed no fear. KASAI didn’t either as once more we were back where we started..KASAI was staring at Mia and Mia was staring at KASAI.)
Mia Santoro: (off-mic) If I am going to be fighting for that championship at Pain For Pride, then I can guarantee I’ll be winning.
(With that said the shot was held between the two of them.)
Rich Russillo: If you heard that, let me go ahead and repeat it once more, sharks are surrounding the water! As they are looming closer than ever!
James Peters: But KASAI shows zero fear, as all of them sit there and hang around her, she knows she has a target on her back, and she is enjoying every moment!
Persephone: Can we get on with this already? We’ve seen what we needed to see, I really wanna go home!
(With that being said, Voltage would fade elsewhere as huge implications towards Pain For Pride had been applied.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where the 24/7 Battle Royale takes place.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!!
( ‘Soundtrack 2 My Life’ by Kid Cudi hits!!!)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first from Seattle, Washington, being accompanied by Ruler, weighing in at 180 pounds… they are ALEXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MYERRRRRRRRRRSSSSSS!!!
(Alex Myers makes their way down to the ring for the match. They are accompanied by their always present partner in NICHOLISM, Ruler, as they make their way ringside.)
Rich Russillo: NICHOLISM is here! The former tag champs are here and looking to build some momentum with singles action tonight!
James Peters: I am hyped and it is always great to see Alex Myers in action. They look very happy to be here tonight and we are in store for a great show.
(“Won’t Back Down”, by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers hits!!!)
Bella Braxton: And their opponent from London, Ohio, weighing in at 210 pounds, he is the Lt. Colonel… MICHAEL SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTT CONNNNNNNNNNNNORRRRRRRRR!!!
(Michael Connor makes his way to the ring as the crowd chants “USA” loudly. Michael S. Connor has a focused look on his face as he heads down the ramp, ready for this match against Alex.)
Persephone: Why are they chanting USA? Alex Myers isn’t from another country.
Rich Russillo: I think they are just showing their support for Michael Connor. They aren’t showing hate. It’s 2024!
Persephone: Already? I miss the old days.
James Peters: How old are you again? Nevermind we are all about the future and this match here tonight on Voltage is about the future of EAW! I could see Alex Myers or Michael Connor as having gold around their waists before we know it! But let’s see who wins this contest up next!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Persephone: Was that the ending bell of the match?
James Peters: No it was the starting bell actually.
Persephone: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Rich Russillo: This crowd is all kinds of hyped up for this match. We got Ruler in the corner of Alex Myers showing his support. You know that Alex is going to go off but can they overcome the Lt. Colonel? I wonder who will win this match. Is Alex Myers on a downward spiral after their recent title loss?This match is going to be intense. Connor is playing to the crowd clearly very confident. Myers looks unhappy they are clearly taking this thing very seriously. They are fully focused but I have a feeling that Connor is as well. Myers and Connor are now going to lock up in the middle of the ring. A collar and elbow tie-up now as Myers transitions out of it into a wrist lock on Connor. But Connor rolls through it and stares down Myers as it looks like we are back to square one. The intensity is all kinds of off the charts here right now.
Persephone: Let’s get so intense that the referee has to call for a DQ. You can do it!
James Peters: It looks like neither competitor is backing down. Alex Myers stepping up to Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor. Connor is fully serious now ignoring the crowd with his full attention on Myers. Myers locks up with Connor but immediately Connor yanks the arm of Myers throwing them with an Armdrag. Myers rolls through back up to their feet as they charge in at Connor. Belly to Belly Suplex! Connor throws Myers backwards, throwing them back first into the corner of the ring. Myers manages to pull themselves rightside up but Connor rushes them in the corner. Hard shove to Myers into the corner as Connor traps them there and wrenches the arm. But Myers ducks into the ropes and the referee is forced to count Connor off.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers is freed as Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor ducks out of the corner to avoid a disqualification.
Persephone: Not sure at all why he would want to avoid that…
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers grabs the face of Michael Connor and shoves him back. Connor retaliates going for a thumb to the eye but Myers maneuvers out of it. Moving too quickly Connor can’t get it. Myers goes to rake the eyes of Connor but Connor stops them. Some dirty tactics being employed here as it looks like this thing is breaking down quickly here tonight on Voltage. Ruler giving Myers some advice from the outside trying to convince them it is not worth it. But Connor smirks and shoves Myers backwards into the ropes. Myers bursts off the ropes charging in with a Clothesline but Connor catches them! Myers fell right into the trap as Connor tosses Myers over with an armdrag. Myers is back up and looks to charge in again but Myers decides to stop themselves. Myers is not going to let Connor play mind games and get heated here. Myers calms themselves down as they go back to a methodical pace. Myers looking to lock up once again with Connor in the ring-
James Peters: But as soon as Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor goes to lock in the collar and elbow tie-up… Alex Myers ducks under it and goes around behind Connor! Myers with a German Suplex! Myers gets all of it! But Myers hangs on and rolls back up. Myers holding around the waist of Connor and here comes a German Suplex yet again! Both competitors back up… but Connor is fighting back! Repeated elbow strikes to the ear of Myers smashing right into the head as Connor is thrown aside. Connor charges in but is kicked in the gut by Myers. Myers tosses Connor back with a Suplex! No! Connor manages to stay on his feet and pulls Myers in… Myers ducks down and grabs the leg of Connor sweeping it out from under him! Connor goes down as Myers is right on top of him! But Connor throws him off! Myers charges in at Connor as both competitors are back up on their feet but Connor dodges and Myers goes wildly off the ropes before bouncing back and whirling around… Connor grabs the arm of Myers whippin them down into an armbar! Myers lost control a bit there but Connor just managed to take advantage and capture his opponent!
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers manages to maneuver themselves around in the ring moving in a 360 motion swinging their legs around. Myers gets to the ropes! Connor is forced to release the hold… but as soon as he does… Myers pulls him into the Key To Celestial City! The Elevated Fujiwara Armbar is applied! But it is applied right next to the ropes which means Connor immediately is able to break the hold! But Myers can hold it for a few more seconds at least! Get that damage in!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
James Peters: Alex Myers released the hold after the five count like Rich suggested. It seems that at least some damage to the arm of Michael Connor was done here. Both competitors back up now holding the ropes as they grab each others arms at the same time. But they end up hitting each other instead! Myers seems to have taken the worst of it as Myers tumbles backwards into the corner and they fall into a seated position. Myers can’t rest for too long however as Connor is approaching! Connor holds the ropes and leaps up before driving his boots right into the face of Myers! Dropkick right into the corner and Connor got all of it and smashed the face of Myers! Connor now dragging Myers out into the ring and looking to capitalize here. Leaping elbow drop right to the chest of Myers! Cover by Connor!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOO-
Persephone: Oh great a one count. That means this match is going to take forever.
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers kicks out quickly! Ruler is celebrating at ringside. But Myers has no time to celebrate as Michael Connor immediately goes back onto the attack. Connor locks in a Half Boston Crab on Myers who manages to flip around upside down! Myers pulls Connor into a Small Package! They are going to steal this! No! Connor quickly breaks free of the Small Package and gets back up to his feet. He charges in at Myers who side steps as Connor runs front first into the ring ropes. Connor whirls around as Myers quickly locks up with Connor and grabs him around the head. A headlock is applied as Connor manages to push Myers off of him and over into the corner. Myers off the ropes as Connor takes Myers down with a Snapmare takedown into a headlock… no wait looks like a Sleeper Hold is applied! The referee is checking on Myers!
James Peters: But Alex Myers is not ready to go to sleep! It is not their bedtime! Myers is fighting up out of it and repeatedly smashes their elbow into the gut of Connor eventually breaking free of the hold once again. Myers with repeated strikes to the face of Connor battering him back into the corner. Myers backs up and then comes charging in at full speed with a Running Splash into the corner! Myers got all of it flattening Connor completely in the corner! Connor collapses into the arms of Myers who locks him up and yanks him off his feet. Bearhug is applied! Myers is squeezing Connor and they are squeezing the life out of him! But Myers isn’t really a power wrestler like this. So I think Connor is going to be able to get out of this fairly easily. Connor with repeated elbow strikes to the top of the head of Myers. Eventually breaking free and swapping things up into a Side Headlock…
Rich Russillo: But Alex Myers manages to slip out of it before Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor can completely apply the headlock. Connor approaches Myers who ducks between the ropes showing great ring awareness. Connor backs off as Myers gets a bit of a breather here and stands in their corner plotting their next move against their opponent. Ruler now up on the apron talking with Myers. Ruler is psyching Myers up here getting their head back in the game. Myers seems to know what to do now and isn’t going to let Connor play any more games. Time for this match to kick into the next gear!
Persephone: No. Keep it at one gear and get it over with. We don’t need to see multiple gears.
James Peters; Both competitors look to lock up as Myers and Connor collide in the ring… but Myers ducks under and goes low! Myers tackles the leg of Connor and they manage to sweep it out from under him! Connor is taken down to the mad landing hard on the side of the head. Myers grabs the ankle of Connor possibly looking to apply an Ankle Lock submission here. But Connor reaches out and grabs for the ropes. Myers yanks with all of their strength pulling the leg of Connor and he is pulled off the ropes! Connor down in the middle of the ring now as Myers locks in the Ankle Lock! Connor screaming out in pain and trying to crawl across the ring! Connor managing to make it almost there-
Rich Russillo: But Alex Myers yanks Michael Connor back into the center of the ring! Wait… Connor used the momentum of that tug to flip over in midair onto his back! Connor grabs Myers while the ankle lock is still applied and pulls them down! Small Package! Small Package! Count it ref!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE
James Peters; No! Alex Myers kicks out right before three. Michael Connor nearly stole one there!
Rich Russillo: Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor rolls out of the ring to the ringside area as Alex Myers advances kicking him repeatedly in the gut. Alex hooks the arm as they look to Suplex Lt. Connor back into the ring. No! Connor manages to pull himself back down to the apron and punches Alex in the face wildly! But Alex retaliates with a series of hard forearms barraging Connor. Myers nearly knocked Connor off the apron! But Alex grabs the arm of Connor and pulls him forward… Armdrag into the ring as Alex goes back first into the ring mat with authority! Connor now with a big chance to take control of this match as he awaits Alex getting back up in the ring. The Lt. Colonel has his prey in sight! But you have to wonder just what kind of fight these competitors have left after everything that they have given so far!
Persephone: Hopefully not much!
James Peters: SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK OUTTA NOWHERE FROM MICHAEL CONNOR! But Alex Myers ducks it! Alex retaliates with a Heart Punch right to the chest of Connor! They got all of it right there and now as Myers kicks Connor in the gut… DDT connects! Myers drops Connor right on his head as they go for the pin-
Rich Russillo: No wait it looks like Michael Scott Connor possibly on instinct alone decided to roll to the outside of the ring! Alex Myers is visibly frustrated by this as they begin to go to the outside of the ring as well. Myers out on the apron as Connor slowly begins to get up on the floor. But Myers is running across the apron… FLYING SENTON OFF THE APRON!!! Myers gets all of it throwing their body into Connor and both competitors crash and burn on the outside!
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
James Peters: We have seen crazier things but this crowd appears to appreciate Alex Myers putting their body on the line like that! Myers back up quickly and looks to be feeling the electricity! The roar of the crowd is flowing through the veins of Myers here as they grab Connor and whip him hard into the steel ring steps! Connor goes knee first into the ring steps crashing across them and flying over into the barricade! The referee is counting down here as Myers will need to be cautious not to get counted out!
Persephone: NINE! TEN! Oh no! A count out!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Rich Russillo: Damn you were way off. Both competitors still outside the ring and the referee has only counted to three. Alex Myers waits for Michael Connor to get back up and then charges in to drop him with a Running Clothesline. Myers picks Connor up and drops him chest first across the apron and that did some real damage right there. Myers slams Connor’s head into the apron which is the hardest part of the ring before throwing him back into the ring. Myers up to the apron now as Connor slowly gets back up in the ring. Myers throws themselves up to the top rope and flies into the ring with a Flying Crossbody! Springboard style Crossbody to Connor!-
James Peters: But Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor caught Alex Myers in midair! What incredible strength from this athlete! Connor lifts Myers up and then slams them down hard with a powerslam right in the middle of the ring. Myers holding their back now in pain as Connor runs the ropes and collides right into the face of Myers with a Running Knee Strike! Myers knocked the hell out as Connor slides into the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Rich Russillo: Somehow only a two count! Alex Myers kicks out at two. Michael Connor now looking frustrated here as it looks like they might be losing their composure instead! Alex Myers slowly back up as the Lt. Colonel calms himself down and gets back to work laying in the pain on Myers. Hard chops to the chest of Myers sending them into the corner. Myers trapped and taking hard shoulder thrusts to the midsection from Connor. Eventually Myers collapses in the corner and now Connor is stomping a mudhole into Myers. The referee counts Connor off Myers as Connor backs up before going back in and yanking Myers up… But Myers with a Leg Sweep! Myers drops Connor face first onto the turnbuckle padding! Connor sprawled across the middle rope as Myers climbs up on top of the back of Connor! Myers choking Connor out by the neck over that middle rope and Connor is flailing unable to breath! The referee counts Myers off and they get down but the damage might be done!
Persephone: I’m done as well.
James Peters: There’s still plenty of show left to go! Hang in there now! You can do it! Michael Connor trying to hang in there as well as he is left on the ground coughing and gasping for air after having been choked out using the middle rope. Alex Myers taking a quick break now as they are clearly in control of this match. Ruler telling Myers not to stop however as they need to stay on Connor! Myers now going in on Connor with repeated stomps every time Connor tries to get back up. Myers makes sure that Connor goes right back down. Myers eventually picks Connor up and is looking to put him away here… FINAL SYMPHONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!-
Rich Russillo: No! Michael Connor manages to slither his way out of it! Alex Myers unable to hit the maneuver and Connor goes behind Myers and drops them with a hard Lariat to the back of the head! Myers collapses in the ring as Connor grabs Myers by the hair and yanks them across the ring. Hard knee strike from Connor to the face of Myers right to the nose sends them sprawling. Myers slowly back up as Connor charges in… but Myers counters out of nowhere with a hard Bicycle Kick right to the skull! Desperation move by Myers there but they got all of it and landed on top of Connor for the pin! This could be it!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
James Peters: But it is not it! The match is not over somehow as Michael Connor kicked out! Alex Myers is seething! Myers just snapped and jumped on top of Connor! Myers is clawing and grabbing at the head of Connor smashing their skull down on the mat. Ruler looks disturbed but it looks like this aggression is working for Myers! Myers has gone feral and gets up and delivers a series of repeated stomps right to the face of Connor. Connor is motionless now possibly knocked out by Myers! Myers with repeated knee strikes to the skull of Connor who is reeling now. Connor looks to be bleeding from the nose from the repeated strikes of Myers. Here we go here comes the pain for real. Myers picks up Connor and connects with a Uranage dropping Connor hard down on the mat and Myers is rolling now! The crowd is getting fired up and it looks like Myers has all the momentum in the world to put the finishing touches on Connor and the match.
Persephone: YES! FINISH THE MATCH ALEX! I’M SO HYPED!
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers now slowly back up as Michael Connor turns around… but now look here comes Connor trying to squirm away but Myers yanks him in… Myers goes for it… SPACE BOUND!!!!!! SPACE BOUND CONNECTS ON MICHAEL S. CONNOR, AND BOTH ELITISTS LOOK WORN OUT, BUT MYERS KNOWS THAT THEY CAN’T GIVE MICHAEL ANY TIME TO RECOVER, OTHERWISE THE TABLES MAY JUST TURN HERE!
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers pushes themself back up to their feet, and it looks like they’re not done just yet! Myers drags Connor away from the ropes and picks him up… European Uppercut staggers Connor back… AND NOW ALEX MYERS DELIVERS THE FINAL SYMPHONY!!!! THE FINAL SYMPHONY CONNECTS ON MICHAEL S. CONNOR, AND ALEX DROPS ON TOP OF HIM FOR THE COVER!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… ALEXXXXXXXXX MYYYYYYYYERSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
( ‘Soundtrack 2 My Life’ – Kid Cudi hits to cheers from the crowd as Alex Myers rolls off of Michael S. Connor. Alex slowly pushes themself back to theor feet, and the referee raises up Myers’ arm in victory.)
Rich Russillo: They did it! Big win for Alex Myers here tonight!
(Ruler is shown entering the ring to hold Alex Myers’ arm up as they celebrate in the ring.)
James Peters: A very hard fought victory for Alex Myers here tonight. I legit thought that it would go the other way at times.
(After a while, Michael S. Connor slowly stirs, and pulls himself back to his feet. With Alex and Ruler still in the ring, Michael slowly walks up to them.)
Persephone: Attack him! Wait no don’t. We don’t want to see the match be restarted or some bullcrap like that. Voltage would do that to me.
Rich Russillo: Wait look out!
(Aex turns around, staring directly at Michael. After a few seconds, Michael S. Connor extends his hand out to Alex Myers, who accepts it and they shake hands as the crowd cheers.)
James Peters: Wow such respect! The crowd is cheering and they love to see good sportsmanship like that.
Persephone: I’m going to throw up.
Rich Russillo: Stop. This is a heartwarming moment for us all. Stuff like this does not happen nearly enough.
(The camera cuts to a commercial for Pain for Pride.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, PLEASE WELCOME…. REXXXXXXX MCALLISTER!!!
(‘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, as he places his hands on his hips while looking toward the audience that is all the more cheerful for his arrival. Rex proceeds to make his way down the ramp, nodding to the crowd as they continue to remain behind him.)
Persephone: No clear path to Pain for Pride, no clear path for his career as a whole, no clear path for his life. 😹
James Peters: Well, there is surely plenty that can be said for Rex McAllister’s behalf, he has been on quite the tumultuous journey that unfortunately has not resulted in the greatest road to this season’s illustrious Pain for Pride. He had his chase toward the EAW World Championship, but now that has been halted after being unsuccessful with the Sudden Death Gold Rush Finale. And all of this drama surrounding Jack Ripley to match, as this has not been the most gratifying spot for Rex to place himself within.
Rich Russillo: It’s definitely a wondering experience to consider what is processing in the mind of Rex McAllister, rather that be good or bad, it’s definitely him feeling something. Rex’s story on Voltage has been one of getting so close, yet feeling as if you are so far. Rex has accomplished a million things, and yet. He still wanted to accomplish one more, one more accolade that would have put him head and shoulders above the rest… But it just hasn’t worked out, and now he seems furthest away.
(Rex entered the ring now as his theme song died down, he got the emotions from the crowd, as he tried to keep his composure. But you could for sure tell things were still just a tad bit down for Rex. As he began to speak.)
Rex McAllister: I could go over the last couple weeks in EAW. But I really just want to focus on last week, because I was really confused about what happened last week. I don’t want to sit here in a cloud of pity, and make people parade around me, I don’t want to paint anybody as the bad guy. But look, last week when myself and Jack Ripley encountered each other, it was quite the peculiar situation that I was not expecting.
(He paced around the ring some more as he was reflecting on what happened a week ago on Voltage. Before he would then stop and speak again.)
Rex McAllister: Let’s be honest here, maybe there are some comparisons to myself and Jack Ripley on Voltage, maybe there are some mirroring images between myself and him, but the question that really puts me off is what occured last week. I think that Jack Ripley is one of the best and toughest professionals to ever lace up a pair of boots in an Elite Answers Wrestling ring, and that is why the behavior presented by him just made no sense to me, after everything he went through and everything he had to scratch and claw to get, the presentation from him last week was just.. Very off putting. I have a lot of questions for my own as we tread towards Pain For Pride and it is just confusing to me, are you really gonna lay your head down on the ground and die like that? When there is still more ground for you to cover, I am just severely confused by that notion, and I believe 100% that it can be handled better–
(And then as Rex McAllister was speaking he would be interrupted as ‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney and Wings hit the speakers, Rex looked towards the stage as Jack Ripley slowly walked out.)
James Peters: AND SPEAK OF HIM AND HE WILL COME, IT’S JACK RIPLEY! Rex McAllister spoke about the unprofessionalism from Jack last week, and that definitely triggered and awoken something in Jack as he quickly makes his way out here, Rex remains in the ring watching on as Jack just makes his way down, he looks less impressed than one ever. As he glares at Rex McAllister at the end of the ramp.
Persephone: I would be as well.
Rich Russillo: I definitely think we are about to see some interval issues implode right here. You can just see the negativity on the face of Jack Ripley, this was a man who could and wishes he was off doing better and more grander things. He doesn’t want to be here, and I feel that. He wants to be off somewhere else in the middle of Mexico vacationing if I had to presume..
(Jack just looks so unenthused as he gets into the ring. His theme is dying down as he looks very annoyed just by the presence of being in that ring.)
Rex McAllister: Jack, I am just put off by everything and how last week went. Why is that the tactic you wish to resort to? Pain For Pride season is here, and instead of wanting to compete and extend yourself at the grand stage, it’s just… that? You are a veteran presence and you have eyes that look up at you, why is that the route you want to take?
Jack Ripley: Look Rex, you always want to be the good guy, the shining beacon of hope, the superhero. Wear it on your sleeve and leave it all in the ring, and that is just… It’s not worth it man, if you had any sense you would find a way around it as well. I hated the idea of packing my bags, cramming myself into another miserable business road trip where I just felt this slope. But Captain Charisma wouldn’t allow me to plug it in and call it over. So I’m here!
Rex McAllister: That is just.. it’s weird to me, Jack. Why? Why is that how you wanted to go about things? There is room for anyone here in EAW–
Jack Ripley: Be honest with yourself man. There are 2 different types of smart here. You are smart in that when you get in the ring, you are calculated and debating your next move carefully. I am not that type of person. I don’t want to be walking around in a wheelchair one day because of an unnecessary risk I took. I want to enjoy my life, because you know what? This HAS been my life. I’ve been on this damn path from the jump, to no avail as you can see.
Rex McAllister: But you are giving up. Something is messing with your brain that is keeping you out of the game. You love this, Jack. If you didn’t love this, you wouldn’t be here. You would be calling shots somewhere else, you can’t dispute it because of Captain Charisma. He wants you here, but that is because YOU wanna be here. YOU want to be in this ring, but you have continued to hold this defeated mentality for the last slew of months, and I don’t get it. I hate it. I am not saying you need to be this painted version of me, but YOU need to be a credible version of the other Elitists like us.
Jack Ripley: To be frank with you, Rex. I don’t give a shit about what the ideal image of me is. If anything, maybe I am being a presentable enough role model, and show people that when their heart isn’t in it, when they have been drawn out of all care in the world, they don’t need to put up with the crap anymore. Go and avoid all your problems for a little bit, and then come back when they have all been piled up. That’s how it’s been done for a long time now, Rex. I had the opportunity to let it all subside from here. But Captain Charisma just wouldn’t allow it.
(Jack said annoyingly as Rex listened and he was perhaps even more annoyed at the insight of Jack Ripley..)
Rex McAllister: As I said, if you didn’t want to be here, you wouldn’t be here. And I can guarantee that for the most part you probably didn’t want to quit anyways. Why do you want to say that the season is over? We still have a little bit more to go, and when I say little bit, I mean the biggest event of the year. An event we have both been on multiple times, and an event that we both know how the story goes. Is there an external fear? Like it makes zero sense to me, and I am just trying to wonder. Why do you think that your season is over? Because that cannot be further from the truth. Your season is far from over. As all implications are stacked heavy here. Jack, we all know you’re not done for the season.
Jack Ripley: Really? What would you know, Rex? You keep talking as if you have all of the answers for me and my problems, but where was this in the Gold Rush? Where was this when it actually mattered? The EAW World Championship was on the line and you couldn’t do anything but fall flat on your face, all while dragging me down with you. Why wouldn’t I be done? Pain for Pride is coming, and there are no opportunities for me to find myself in a meaningful match on the show. I can’t compete for the EAW World Championship. Somehow Cameron’s the one that got herself a Hardcore Championship match. We already know who from Voltage will be in Cash in the Vault. What are my options, Rex? What’s the point in holding out hope when you and I both know that it’ll amount to nothing? What’s the point in pretending I have a shot when we all know I’m going to end this season exactly like I ended last season. Empty handed. Be honest with yourself for once, Rex. It’s over.
Rex McAllister: So you’re just going to give up? You’re not going to even bother trying to find something else? There’s nothing else you feel like you could be doing other than competing for a Championship? I’ve already acknowledged the fact that I failed in the Sudden Death Gold Rush. There’s nothing else I can say about that match, because no matter how much attention I give it, the fact that we lost won’t change. No matter how we look at it, neither of us will be competing for a Championship at Pain for Pride, but we both have the opportunity to choose what we do at the event. We both have the option to make our own paths to Pain for Pride, so what mentality do you think will serve you better? Giving up and calling it quits once things don’t go your way, or pushing yourself back up and making sure that one way or another, you put yourself out there-
Jack Ripley: Who cares?
(Rex doesn’t respond to this, clearly not too thrilled by Jack’s response.)
Jack Ripley: Rex, I’m a Hall of Famer. I’m a former World Champion. I’ve already accomplished more than most people will in their careers. The time for me to just “put myself out there” passed a long time ago, and yet that’s all I’ve been doing for the past few years. Beating Cameron Ella Ava and making it to the Sudden Death Gold Rush Finale gave me the opportunity to change that, but then you came in and ruined that! The guy that everyone expected to “finish his story” at Pain for Pride went and embarrassed himself in front of everyone! Like you said, nothing you say will change the fact that we lost, so why should I care about the rest of this season? Why should I bother trying when I know it’s not going to lead to anywhere meaningful? What am I getting out of this? Not the EAW World Championship!
Rex McAllister: You shouldn’t have to feel the way that you do. You’re a Hall of Famer, so why don’t you start acting like it? You’ve been around for too long to suddenly think that your entire season’s been ruined by one loss. Even if you can’t compete for a World Championship, you know what a victory at Pain for Pride could do for you. You know that this is exactly the kind of opportunity you, and everyone else on the roster could use. All you’re doing is making a bad situation worse, and digging your own grave without even trying to find a solution. You’re not doing yourself justice.
Jack Ripley: Doing myself justice? Rex… I went from a potential Pain for Pride main event to absolutely nothing. I’m not doing this for no reason. I’m just being real, and if you had any common sense you’d do the exact same thing. You’ve been here for a while now too, so why don’t you answer something for me? Which Pain for Pride matches of yours are actually remembered? Do you think anyone’s actually thinking about the occasions where you’re not able to find yourself in a major match? No. When people think about Pain for Pride, they think about the Championship matches. They think about Cash in the Vault. They think about matches that actually matter, and as of right now, all of those matches have already been set. It’s over, Rex. Anything we do now will be a waste of time. Whether we make it onto Pain for Pride or not won’t make a difference anymore, so why shouldn’t I just wait for next season? Why shouldn’t I just forget about these next few weeks?
(Rex doesn’t immediately respond after hearing this from Jack. It takes some time, but eventually, he goes to speak. However, Jack is not done.)
Rex McAllister: I-
Jack Ripley: Before you waste my time telling me for the thousandth time that I should have some hope, I need you to just understand that everything about this is your fault. I don’t even know why you needed to be in the Sudden Death Gold Rush when you already blew it every other time you competed for the EAW World Championship, but you got to be in it, and what did you do? The same thing you’ve been doing all season. You dropped the ball Rex, and now you’re just expecting me to not be mad about it? I missed out on an opportunity I needed at the biggest show of the year thanks to you, and you’re just expecting me to brush it off like nothing happened? This is why I punched you, Rex. Everything about you is just annoying. If you really walked out here just to try and convince me to forget about all this, I clearly did the right thing.
(This gets a loud reaction as the fans in attendance begin to boo, and hearing that from Jack has caused Rex to start thinking. Before long, Rex begins to speak.)
Rex McAllister: Alright, Jack. I understand. You feel hopeless after missing out on the EAW World Championship match, and nothing I say is going to change that. If that’s the case then so be it, but clearly there’s something that needs to be settled between us, and I don’t think that’s going to happen through words alone. You may not have the opportunity to compete for a World Championship anymore, but we both need a match at Pain for Pride, and as much as you refuse to admit it, I know you don’t want to miss out on Pain for Pride entirely. There’s no reason for us to keep going back and forth like this, and I’m definitely not going to sit back and allow you to needlessly attack me. If this is how it’s going to be, then we could always use Pain for Pride as our opportunity to settle our differences. How about it, Jack? Why don’t you face me at Pain for Pride?
(This suggestion causes the crowd to explode with cheers. The fans clearly like the idea of Rex McAllister facing Jack Ripley at Pain for Pride, but Jack needs some time to think about this. This isn’t what he wanted at all, and he had already decided to give up on the season now that he had no clear road to Pain for Pride, but with the opportunity to face the one he feels is responsible for this offered to him, it wouldn’t take too long for him to answer.)
Jack Ripley: I accept, but you’ll be regretting that offer soon enough.
Rex McAllister: We’ll see about that. I’ll see you at Pain for Pride, Jack.
(There’s a brief staredown between both men as the fans cheer for the new match made for Pain for Pride. The staredown lasts for a little while, until Jack slowly turns around, making his way out of the ring.)
Persephone: Ah hell no. A REX match at Pain for Pride?? It’s bad enough having to see Jack Ripley wrestle, I don’t want this! Is there any way we can stop this from happening!?
James Peters: I think it’s too late for that! Two Hall of Famers have just agreed to face each other at Pain for Pride, and a match like this is huge! Both of these men had no idea what their roads to Pain for Pride looked like, and in the end it looks like this is it!
Rich Russillo: This will be a fantastic match. These are two incredible competitors who’ve accomplished so much for good reason. I’m looking forward to seeing how this match plays out!
(Jack Ripley begins walking up the ramp, heading to the back as the fans continue to cheer. Rex McAllister remains in the ring, focused on the upcoming Pain for Pride match as the camera begins to fade out.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Mia Santoro faces Usagi Senshi and KASAI for the Specialists Championship.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns as the camera focuses on a shot of The Mitchell Center for a moment, as the crowd here tonight in Mobile are bustling in anticipation for what’s coming up next. The shot then focuses on the commentary booth, where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are all seen standing by.)
Persephone: Persephone De La Rosa… Luis Tsitsipas…
Rich Russillo: Persephone, we’re back.
Persephone: Oh shit- WELCOME BACK TO VOLTAGE!
James Peters: Yes, we thank you for joining us tonight, and we come to you with some news that’ll definitely serve some interest!
Persephone: Say it…
James Peters: Sunday Night Voltage has been contacted by the one and the only…
Persephone: Yes…
James Peters: Dr. Phil!
Persephone: AKWNROTNEKWNWODNEOQNWLDNLSNALWNSWONSWKNSOENSLAANLANWPAANALANAKANA
Rich Russillo: I didn’t know you liked Dr. Phil.
Persephone: I LOVE Dr. Phil! It’s like basically the do’s and don’t’s of modern-day relationships! It’s what Luis and I are not going to be, but at the same time what that war criminal Rex and I would’ve been!
James Peters: Wow.
Persephone: Plus I like all the episodes where they start arguing and fighting. It’s kinda like why I enjoy Voltage, except Dr. Phil does it more for some reason and Voltage is just boring.
James Peters: Well Dr. Phil did contact us, and it was in regards to a situation that has been brewing for a very long time now between one of our Elitists and one who is on the Showdown brand as well. We are of course talking about Dr. Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas. The husband and wife duo who have… spiraled into madness for lack of a better word.
Rich Russillo: This started leading up to the King of Elite Marquee Event where Adam Lucas was en route to a major title defense to Chef Viz for the Answers World Championship. Bethany would try to get an edge out of Adam, to show a more aggressive side, but Adam was of course very unreceptive to it considering the type of person that he is. While Bethany would win her match against Solomon by… less than ethical means, Adam would proceed to lose the title to Viz to the anger of his wife.
Persephone: It fizzled out for a little bit before we headed into Grand Rampage, where the duo would team against Caroline and Solomon Stane in a Tornado Tag Inferno Match. Adam and Bethany would win but that was before Adam would let that bitch go up in flames while she pinned Solomon.
James Peters: Well he went to her right after, and I don’t think Adam would just let that happen if he knew what was going on. What matters is that Bethany wasn’t very happy about that either. Of course, we also can’t forget the incident that occurred at Fighting Spirit as well.
Rich Russillo: Adam would compete in an Answers World Championship contendership match against Daryl Kinkade, Jon Kelton, and TLA. Bethany, of course, wanting her husband to succeed, would interfere in the match and try to help him get the win. But the problems began to arise again with Adam clearly telling her not to, saying that it was not the right way to go about things. To make a long story short, their issues would inadvertently cost him the match and give TLA the win, then of course…
Persephone: Bethany would punch the shit out of Adam! Like, knock the fuck out of him! It was crazy! And even more, she would say it was for his own good too??? Like, she was definitely off her rocker with that shit and I think we need to address that.
James Peters: Then of course, what we saw yesterday on Showdown. With Adam Lucas holding the show hostage, trying to call out Bethany and get answers, but of course, he didn’t get that-
Persephone: Then Adam went off the rails too! Like he started assaulting security and shit! Then Kennedy came out and he said some questionable things to her too! It was insane!
Rich Russillo: I also didn’t know you had an interest in their issues…
Persephone: It’s like a sick and twisted drama, that is also something that I like very much.
Rich Russillo: :wow:
Persephone: But the caveat of it all, is Bethany potentially didn’t come out on purpose! Who knows?! The rumor is that she wanted to see Adam show this side of him! She’s such a manipulator, I totally stan. :blessed:
James Peters: Well Persephone, that’s not all we have tonight for this!
Persephone: Really???
James Peters: That’s right! Because we have a video sent in by Dr. Phil himself addressing this situation!
Persephone: SADLKASNDLKANDLKNLDKASNKLDILDNQIPNLDKASNLdkNASLDKNA
Rich Russillo: :mjgrin:
Persephone: DR. PHIL ON A VOLTAGE SHOW?! WE’RE SAVED! THIS SHOW IS SAVED! WE DON’T NEED TO SIT THROUGH DRAKE KING ANYMORE!
Rich Russillo: Oh no, we still do.
Persephone: Man.
James Peters: Roll the footage!
[SCREENBAR: EARLIER TODAY]
(The camera transitions away from the commentary table to a prerecorded video, located in a fancy house somewhere in the upscale Beverly Hills district. Seen in a cozy living room is a man walking in and taking a seat on a couch in front of the camera. As he leans forward, in a gray two-piece suit, it’s revealed to be none other than American television personality, author, and host of the critically acclaimed Dr. Phil Show… Dr. Phil! He has a smile on his face as he clasps his hands together, the crowd inside of the arena in the present being heard going crazy here in Mobile, Alabama. After a bit, he then, from there, begins to speak.)
Dr. Phil: Good evening, I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday evening. In case you don’t know, my name is Dr. Phil, and I have 25 years of psychology, sociology, and observation skills along with being, of course, the host of the Dr. Phil show. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to speak to a number of interesting personalities. From concerned family members, frustrated spouses, juvenile teens, struggling addicts, you name them, I’ve dealt with them. With that, I’ve gained a plentiful amount of hands-on experience, especially when we get to the discussion of relationships and marriages. I’ve dealt with plenty of them in the past, all with their unique story to tell. But perhaps there is nothing more interesting than the relationship that I have been tasked with overlooking this time.
(Dr. Phil continues to bear a smile on his face, even though the situation is very serious considering the turn that it’s taken these past couple of weeks. Needless to say, he doesn’t even need to explain the two people that he’s talking about in particular, but nonetheless, he goes on as he continues to speak.)
Dr. Phil: I am, of course, talking about the marriage between Dr. Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas of Elite Answers Wrestling. Sure, on the outside, it may look like something new for someone like myself, but the biggest issue here pertains to the workplace environment. Professional wrestling is one of very unique characters and, of course… very volatile personalities. I am sure all of you watching right now understand that I don’t need to elaborate much further on it. What I can say is that their issues have been put out into the open, and they are not just any ordinary issues. That does not mean it is something that cannot be addressed though. No matter the situation, relationship issues are rooted in the same fundamental problems that can split a family apart. There is nobody who can validate that further than me, and when I see a relationship like this, I see one that has been badly damaged between a loving wife and a more loving husband. They have not had the right hands to guide them to the proper path. They have not been given the opportunity to mend their problems because they have spent so long trying by themselves. They need someone to come in and give their thoughts from an outsider’s perspective, and get them one step closer to coming to an agreement. That is where I come in.
(Dr. Phil continues on as the crowd inside the arena continue to watch in anticipation. He has a lot of confidence in what he’s saying as he continues to make himself known in this video.)
Dr. Phil: The reason I have taken such a vested interest in the relationship that the two of them have is that I see what is going on and I think that I can resolve it. I don’t think that we have seen a middle ground when it comes to those two, and I believe that I can serve as that for them so the two of them can meet under… kinder circumstances. There is still time for healing and we have opportunities to do so before we have to reach such a conclusion where we need to have a match. I understand this Pain For Pride event that EAW has is one of great excitement for everyone, but that shouldn’t be used as a way to hash out problems such as these when there are relationships at stake! So, even though I cannot be there this week, I know that time is of the essence and not much can be wasted when it comes to this.
(Dr. Phil pauses for a moment, for the suspense of course, before he continues, not leaving the audience watching and waiting for very long.)
Dr. Phil: Next week! At Voltage’s “Beach Brawl 2024” event LIVE from Pensacola Beach in Pensacola, Florida, I will be there to host a special episode of the Dr. Phil Show! Joining me will be Dr. Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas themselves and I am sure that there will be a lot to talk about, I personally cannot wait! My goal by the end of it is to reach an understanding so much that a match will not be required in order to settle their differences. And I am so confident in my abilities to do that, that if their issues cannot be resolved once I am done, then they are free to sign a contract and have a match against each other at the Pain For Pride event!
(The crowd cheers at this because, of course, drama like this is always welcome, especially when Dr. Phil is involved, that always makes for some fun. He takes a moment before, from there, continuing to speak to the camera, looking to close this off.)
Dr. Phil: So I hope everyone enjoys the show tonight, and, once again, I cannot wait to be in front of you live at Pensacola Beach so we can reach a conclusion once and for all. Until next time, I will see you all very soon.
(Dr. Phil stands up from his couch and makes his way out of the scene, perhaps to continue lounging in his lavish Beverly Hills house, as it’s the last shot seen before the camera from there begins to completely fade out and Sunday Night Voltage goes back to the present moment.)
(The camera is then seen going back to the commentary desk, where the faces of the commentators after what they just watched are seen. It’s safe to say that both Rich Russillo and James Peters are VERY skeptical, while Persephone is, weirdly, all smiles. They then continue to speak from there as they discuss the situation.)
Rich Russillo: Well, we might as well ask the question… do we think that it’s possible that Dr. Phil can… fix what Bethany and Adam have going on?
James Peters: Personally, I don’t know. It’s hard to reason with the mentally unstable and… I could very much consider Bethany-
Rich Russillo: Both of them.
James Peters: … Both of them, to be along those lines. It’s not like they haven’t tried to talk this out, because Adam has! I know I wasn’t the only one that saw that. But Bethany has clearly pushed him away, and her reasoning is that it’s… going to make him better. I don’t know, Rich. If they wanted to talk, then they would have talked by now, but both of them have their own agendas and it’s, in the words of Phil, volatile.
Persephone: Oh please, you’re acting like Dr. Phil hasn’t handled worse. So they’re a little crazy, that’s nothing new for him. You’re comparing too clearly unwell people trying to “talk” with each other unsuccessfully to trained help with proven experience. Unlike you two idiots… I BELIEVE IN DR. PHIL! Shit, could we get him to handle some of the other Elitists on this roster as well? I know other people who need psychiatric help…
Rich Russillo: Personally, I think you’re putting too much faith in him. Yes, he has had situations with the… mentally unwell, and 9/10 times it has worked! But when have you ever seen him handle something like this in a professional wrestling environment? He said it himself that this is completely different from what he’s used to, even though he thinks he has it under control, he has no idea what he’s going to expect! I mean, next week potentially might be the first time that Adam and Bethany are going to meet since Fighting Spirit when Bethany did that to him! Adam literally went batshit insane when she didn’t come out on Showdown yesterday! In what world is anything going to be… “peaceful” between the two of them if it’s not leading to a match?
Persephone: (Mumbling) I just think you’re not being appreciative of Dr. Phil showing up on our show…
James Peters: I am! I think it’s a massive honor and a reason for Beach Brawl to be an exciting event! But there’s only so much he can do and you know it. I find it very hard to believe that this isn’t going to end up with the entire beach engulfed in flames as they fight like rabid wolverines.
Rich Russillo: That was a very vivid description.
James Peters: What I’m saying is that it’s not going to work.
Persephone: Look, I just don’t think that it’s that bad. Maybe Bethany and Adam can couple over the fact that they’re both mentally deranged now, one more than the other, but you get the point. They’re both borderline insane and belong in a mental hospital by next week, and someone who can see that and give them the help that they need is Dr. Phil! I just think all of you need to open your hearts and your mind to this.
Rich Russillo: What?
Persephone: Never mind, how about we just go back to the show and we can wait until next week.
(Rich and James faceplant respectively as Persephone, frustrated and tired of the Dr. Phil disrespect that she’s seeing tonight, rubs her temple as she tries to calm herself down. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, transitions elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns as the shot pans into the backstage area of The Mitchell Center, with Voltage’s designated backstage correspondent Sofia Clarke seen standing by in an interview area with a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand. She allows a moment for the crowd here tonight in Mobile, Alabama to settle in before she then brings her microphone up to her mouth and begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: What a night it’s been so far here on Sunday Night Voltage as we get closer and closer to Pain For Pride! We’ve just seen quite the scene here tonight on the Dr. Phil show between Dr. Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas, and now we’re moving onto a very highly anticipated bout coming up at the biggest event of the Season which is to be contested for the Hardcore Championship. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time… EAW Hall of Famer, Cameron Ella Ava!
(The crowd inside of the arena roars in approval as the camera pans over to reveal Cameron Ella Ava as she makes her way into the scene with a smile on her face. She’s a little bruised after what happened last week on Voltage, but despite that, is dressed up tonight and is very welcoming. It’s not long after that Sofia continues to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: Cameron, thank you for joining us tonight.
Cameron Ella Ava: Of course, thank you for having me.
Sofia Clarke: Well, let’s quickly address the elephant in the room and talk about what happened last week on Voltage. As we saw, you were coming off of a win against Lt. Colonel Major Michael Scott Connor before you were attacked by your opponent at Pain For Pride, Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa. He would brutalize you with a chair, before then proceeding to put you through a flaming table with a Powerbomb. I just wanted to see if I could get your thoughts on that.
(Despite Roberto standing tall that night, the only thing that Cameron can do now as she replays the moment in her mind is give a chuckle, as she looks up at Sofia.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Well to answer your question, I’m going to ask a question. What did Roberto think that he was going to do by trying to pull off something like that? I was pregnant and survived a Flaming Equalizer. What the hell was a flaming table gunna do to me??
(She laughs at this as the crowd inside of the arena cheers loudly for this before she then proceeds to continue on.)
Cameron Ella Ava: I’ve had a long and decorated career in this company. I’m a multiple-time World Champion and a Hall of Famer for God’s sake. If Roberto thought that putting me through a flaming table was anything new to me, then he must not have gotten the memo. The Hardcore Championship as a whole may be new to me, but certainly not the concept of Hardcore Rules. I’ve been there before, and I’ve gone through a whole lot worse, arguably more than most people can say for themselves. I’ve been beaten, brutalized, bloodied, and unable to breathe at some points, and I still stand here before you as a woman stronger than ever because of those experiences. Roberto may have had his fun last week, and I know the first thing that he’s going to do as soon as he sees me is trying to rub it in my face like it matters, but it’s not going to run for any longer. I’m not going to let this slide because whether he likes it or not, he is not prepared for this. He is not ready for whatever I have in store simply because he has not faced someone like me with this much on the line. I am his biggest challenger to the Hardcore Championship yet and I shouldn’t even need to say that for you to get the message. So when it comes down to it, he can do whatever he wants. But if he thinks that he can get into my head doing all of this shit, then he should think again. He should reevaluate and consider doing something that’s actually going to send a message instead of something that I’ve seen before because right now, he’s no different than anyone else I’ve faced.
(Cameron smirks before Sofia continues.)
Sofia Clarke: Well but you’re certainly not going to let Roberto get away with this, right? There’s certainly got to be some sort of revenge plot brewing inside of your head.
Cameron Ella Ava: I don’t think you even need to ask that Sofia, but yes, he’s not going to get away with it and I think he knows that. He knows what he signed up for and while he thinks that all of this is going to benefit himself, once Pain For Pride comes around he’s going to find out firsthand exactly what happens when you fuck with me. I’ve had a way of coming back around and giving people the karma that they deserve for what they’ve done, and if Roberto thinks that he’s some sort of exception to that, then he better think again. If there’s one thing I make sure I don’t do is fail to live up to a promise, and what I promise to do is make sure that Roberto De La Rosa gets what’s coming to him at the biggest show of the Season. While he thinks that he’s going to end it still holding his head high and that Championship higher, I’m going to make sure that no matter the cost he does not walk out with that title around his waist. I’ve been itching for an opportunity like this for a very long time and I am never going to deny an opportunity to add to my trophy case. So if he thinks that this is just going to be an easy way to add to his “legacy”, then I think he should see who he’s in the ring against before he goes any further-
???: Cameron, Cameron, Cameron… you certainly have a way with words, don’t you?
(The crowd boos loudly as they hear the familiar voice interrupt Cameron before she can finish what she’s saying. The camera then goes over as the Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa is seen making his way into the scene. He’s dressed in his ring gear as he was in the middle of preparing for his match against Jake Smith later in the night, but clearly he couldn’t help but interject into what Cameron was saying as he was looking to give her a piece of his mind.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Listen chica you are going to learn that there is a reason I have held the Hardcore Championship all of this time. I have been el campeon since Road to Redemption. It is longer than most people around here have been champion. That makes me the greatest champion in the company at this moment in time. I run Voltage and anyone who has messed with me has been run out. They aren’t here anymore. You will never see them again. The same fate will come to you if you don’t heed my warning. If you don’t understand that La Familia is the ones who run Voltage. You might think you are some fancy leyenda out here you think you are just going to waltz in here and win this championship but you could not be more wrong. There is a reason I have been champion for so long and I thought that after last week maybe you would understand that. But maybe I was wrong. Maybe you need another reminder eh?
Cameron Ella Ava: Is this a joke? There is no way I would ever back down from the likes of you.
Roberto De La Rosa: That is a shame mi dama. Last week was just a warning. But now it is clear that I am going to need to escalate. I am going to have to do things to you that I didn’t want to have to do. You see I actually have some respect for you. I was looking forward to testing my own skills up against you and having you be the latest victim of my rise to the top. It will happen regardless but what you have to understand is that I will do absolutely anything to retain my Hardcore Championship. I am willing to run you out of town if necessary. Put an end to your career. Take you out behind the woodshed and put an end to this Old Yeller story you got going on around here. Last week was just a warning but I am prepared to go further. You will learn soon enough what it means to go even further beyond!
(Cameron Ella Ava is shown laughing as she is clearly not intimidated by Roberto De La Rosa’s threats whatsoever. She goes to respond to him as she holds up a hand to force Roberto De La Rosa to stop speaking.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Damn. That’s crazy. It’s almost like you don’t even know who the hell I am. Do you realize that there literally is not a single person in this company who has done what I have done here? Yet you come here and get all up in my face and have the audacity to claim that you run Voltage? Bitch I have been a locker room leader since you were still swimming around in a ballsack. I am not interested in hearing your lame attempts to be a tough guy with your little amigos running around Voltage cosplaying as some type of mob family or some shit. I am not scared of you. I am not scared of La Familia. I have spent my entire career beating bigger threats than you. So when I look at you, honestly you just don’t measure up. Sorry. You wouldn’t even be on my radar if you didn’t have that Hardcore Championship. And soon enough you won’t be on my radar or anyone else’s for that matter after I fix that.
(Roberto De La Rosa throws the Hardcore Championship over his shoulder making sure that the camera gets a good glimpse of who the champion is.)
Cameron Ella Ava: I am going to take that from you. And then once I do do you think you will even be able to keep control of La Familia? I mean once they see how much of a failure you are they will realize that you are holding them back. Probably abandon you. I mean it is sad in a way. You have this fake pretend family running around Voltage trying to act like tough guys. But you aren’t even blood. You are not even a real familia. Meanwhile the Ava Family has been the one and true family of EAW for years and years. If any one family is controlling this brand and this company… It’s the Avas.
(Roberto De La Rosa looks to be offended by that as he gets up in Cameron Ella Ava’s face.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Oh is that so? You think that you and your little girly sisters can compare to the might of La Familia?
Cameron Ella Ava: Yes actually. I mean didn’t you just lose Valerie like a month ago? It’s clear that you are already losing control.
Roberto De La Rosa: That may appear to be the case to the small minded like you. But that was just weeding out a weak link. I am stronger and more powerful than I ever was before. You are going to find that out when I take everything from you. Then maybe you will change your tune. It won’t be long before you are banging down my locker room door begging to join La Familia to save you from the obscurity of irrelevance that your career has become.
Cameron Ella Ava: Please, you think that I would degrade myself to that? I knew you were delusional, but I didn’t know it was that bad. I had a level of respect for what you’ve done for this division once upon a time, Roberto. You found your way, made a name for yourself, and took what you could get and made the best of it. But the more I have these interactions with you, the more I realize how wrong I was to give you that much praise when you haven’t come close to deserving it. You can continue to say whatever you want to say, but at the end of the day, nothing is going to stop me from leaving Pain For Pride from what I feel I deserve.
Roberto De La Rosa: You don’t deserve anything, Cameron, and you should be ashamed of yourself for ever believing otherwise like you are right now. The fact that I’m even giving you any sort of time right now when I should be preparing for my match against Jake Smith is telling, and while I do, yes, take you seriously as an Elitist, I do not believe that you have what it takes to beat someone of my caliber. Not when I’m fighting for more than you, the opportunity to continue my title reign, to immortalize my legacy as a competitor in this company. I’m always looking for the opportunity to further myself, and beating a Hall of Famer just like myself is the way to do it.
Cameron Ella Ava: I’m not here to fuel your personal agenda, and I hoped we could get that out of the way quickly but you just couldn’t help yourself. Trust me, if you keep that mentality, it’s not going to get you anywhere, especially against a competitor like me. It could have worked anytime else, but certainly not now, certainly not against me. You fail to differentiate me from anyone else even though it’s right in front of you, and that is what’s going to cause your downfall above all, it’s what’s *always* caused your downfall whether you like it or not.
Roberto De La Rosa: We know what to expect from you, Cameron, we’re not fooled. Yes you’re decorated, yes you’re a Hall of Famer, but in the year of 2024, maybe you are just like anyone else that I have faced in the past, you should be ashamed of that. I am the Hardcore Champion for a reason, and that is because I have a lot of tricks in the arsenal I haven’t shown yet. You have not seen everything that Roberto De La Rosa has to offer.
(Cameron smirks as she approaches Roberto.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Then you better show that, because what happened last week was pathetic. Pray to God you can do better than that, because trust me when I say, I do not plan to leave Pain For Pride empty handed.
(Cameron walks past Roberto, done with the conversation at hand. Roberto doesn’t look happy that she got the last word, but regardless shakes his head as he heads to Gorilla Position. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where the Cash in the Vault ladder match takes place.)
(‘Stop Breathing [ Burn In My Light Intro]’ by Playboi Carti plays as the crowd rains on the boos for Jake Smith who has his hands wide open, embracing the negativity from the crowd. He has a huge smirk on his face as he makes his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT THE WEIGHT OF 210 POUNDS…HE IS THE 2024 WINNER OF THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH… NEWLY ANNOUNCED EAW HALL FAMER…. ‘THE PROCESS’…JAKE SMITH!!!!!!
Persephone: You knew that Jake Smith wanted all of that to be announced! But, earlier this week, it was announced that Jake would be in the 2024 Hall of Fame class as he joins Myles and Minerva. Already, it’s looking like a stacked class!
James Peters: Not only that, but Jake Smith has stepped up to face Charlie Marr for the EAW Championship at Pain for Pride. Last week, it seemed like his attempts to get underneath the skin of the champion backfired.
Rich Russillo: He brought Jordie Ripley, thinking that he got one over on Charlie Marr. Jordie ended up admitting that she was wrong about the whole entire thing before Charlie went on to attack Jake.
Persephone: I don’t feel bad for Jake Smith at all. He got what he deserved. I thought the whole thing backfiring on him was hilarious. I can’t wait to see how this build up progresses. I want to see who ends up crying first.
(‘El Gavlian’ by Luis R Conriquez, Peso Plums and Tony Aguirre begins to play as Roberto De La Rosa comes out to a mixed reception from the crowd. Roberto looks around the roaring crowd as he begins to walk down the ramp with an aura of importance to him.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…REPRESENTING LA FAMILIA…FROM HIDALGO, MEXICO…WEIGHING IN AT THE WEIGHT OF 225 POUNDS… HE IS THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION… ‘EL PADRINO’…ROBERTO DE LA ROSA!!!!!!
James Peters: Here is the man who will defend the Hardcore Championship against Cameron Ella Ava at Pain for Pride. Last week, we see Roberto put Cameron through a flaming table, sending a message that he is someone that Roberto should not be messed with.
Rich Russillo: It doesn’t seem like Cameron Ella Ava looks to back down from the challenge, but Roberto De La Rosa has held onto the title for 176 days, facing off against any challengers that decide to step up to him. Tonight, he may not be defending the title, but he has a difficult opponent ahead of him.
Persephone: As the second best De La Rosa on this brand, it’s a shame that we are not graced by the presence of Luis, but Roberto better not mess things up for himself. Or we might need to consider a new leader for La Famila —
James Peters: Who the fuck is we?
Rich Russillo: :mjlol:
Persephone: You heard me!
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Roberto De La Rosa goes after Jake Smith, BUT JAKE SLIDES OUT OF THE RING AND THE CROWD ISN’T TOO CRAZY ABOUT THAT! JAKE EXTENDS HIS ARMS WIDE OPEN AS HE MORE THAN WELCOMES THE NEGATIVITY FROM THE CROWD! ROBERTO ROLLS HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING IN ORDER TO RETRIEVE JAKE, BUT JAKE SLIDES BACK INSIDE THE RING! ROBERTO SHAKES HIS HEAD AS HE ROLLS BACK INSIDE THE RING, BUT JAKE SLIDES RIGHT BACK OUT! IT SEEMS LIKE THE GRAND RAMPAGE WINNER IS PLAYING HIS SET OF MIND GAMES, TRYING TO PISS OFF THE LATINO!
Rich Russillo: Roberto De La Rosa looks to find himself outside the ring once — Jake Smith rolls himself — NO! ROBERTO MANAGES TO MEET HIM THERE AS JAKE HAS A LOOK ON HIS FACE LIKE HE WASN’T EXPECTING THAT WHATSOEVER! ROBERTO IS LOOKING AT JAKE WITH AN EVIL GRIN ON HIS FACE AS JAKE LOOKS TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING ONCE MORE! BUT, ROBERTO HAS A GOOD GRASP OF THE ARM OF THE NEWLY ANNOUNCED HALL OF FAMER! JAKE IS SHAKING HIS HEAD NO AS ROBERTO YANKS JAKE UP TO A VERTICAL BASE BEFORE NAILING A WRIST PULL INTO A FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE! Then, we see that Roberto manages to take Jake forward and connect with a hip toss! Jake finds himself in a seated position before Roberto nails him with a shining wizard as he takes the former World Champion to his side! Roberto races for the cover!
OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Persephone: Jake Smith with a kick out, unfortunately! Roberto De La Rosa, the second best De La Rosa in this company, gets Jake by that mop hair of his and throws him head first to the turnbuckle at the corner! Jake turns to his back as Roberto begins to stomp on the gut of Jake! Look, there’s a TON of fat there, so it shouldn’t hurt Jake that much!
James Peters: He’s not fat, Seph! He’s got some abs there!
Persephone: Are the abs in the room with us?
James Peters: No, they’re in the ring. :troll:
Rich Russillo: :mjlol: Roberto De La Rosa takes a couple of steps back as he is laser-focused on the Hall of Famer! Roberto charges right at Jake Smith as he looks to connect with a big boot at the corner! But, Jake manages to duck himself out of the way as Roberto has his boot stuck on top of the turnbuckle! I believe that Jake had found his opening as he connected with a dragon screw leg whip on the grounded foot of the Hardcore Champion! Jake begins to get that targeted leg and twist it with the bottom rope! He takes a step back before kicking in those ropes as Roberto’s leg could feel that! Then, Jake begins to wrench in the ropes, applying more pressure onto the leg as the referee might need to step in and begin their count!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Persephone: Jake Smith begins to back away! He has his hands up in defense where the referee can see it as Roberto De La Rosa trying to separate his leg from the bottom rope! The referee checks on the champion to make sure that he can continue on, but Roberto is more than determined to continue on with the match! Roberto begins to get himself into a vertical base, but Jake runs after him with a baseball slide into a dropkick to the targeted leg as that causes Roberto to go down! Jake begins to unload on Roberto with punches to the face! He grabs the head of ‘El Padrino’ before choking him with the middle rope! Maybe, Roberto will pass out after all of this! 🙏🏻
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
James Peters: Jake Smith releases the hold, but he seems to be unhappy with the referee meddling into his business like that! Jake manages to pull the leg that he had targeted a couple of moments ago before twisting it a bit and dropping down with an elbow drop! This causes Roberto to wiggle like a fish as he clutches onto that leg of his! Jake finds his way back up to his feet before twisting the leg again and dropping down with an elbow drop! STILL, HE HAS POSSESSION OF THE LEG, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE HE IS GOING FOR THE FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK ON THE HARDCORE CHAMPION! ROBERTO BEGINS TO STOMP HIS FIST ON THE CANVAS! HE SEEMS TO BE IN SOME PAIN AT THE MOMENT AS JAKE WOULD LOVE NOTHING MORE THAN TO CUT THIS MATCH SHORT AND SUBMIT THE CHAMPION!
Rich Russillo: BUT, ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS LOOKING TO TURN TOWARDS HIS LEFT SIDE AS HE MANAGES TO COUNTER THE FIGURE FOUR AND CONNECT WITH AN INVERTED FIGURE FOUR AS JAKE SMITH FINDS HIMSELF IN A WORLD OF PAIN! AT THE SAME TIME, ROBERTO STILL FINDS HIMSELF IN PAIN AS ONE OF THEM IS LOOKING TO GET THEIR HANDS ON THE BOTTOM ROPE TO STOP ALL OF THIS PAIN!
Persephone: Yes, stop the pain, please!
James Peters: And, it’s Roberto De La Rosa who manages to get a hand on the bottom rope! Right away, it seems like Jake Smith is looking to release the hold as he creates some space for him and Roberto! Both of these Elitists find himself on noodle legs! Jake is using the ropes to help himself back up! But, it seems like Roberto manages to beat Jake to the punch and be the first one up to their feet! He goes right after the Grand Rampage winner, BUT JAKE CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW AS HE FINDS HIMSELF SPRING BOARDING OFF THE ROPES AND ANGLING HIS BODY, SO THAT HE’S ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A CROSSBODY! THIS TAKES ROBERTO DOWN! JAKE IS IN PERFECT POSITION FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Roberto De La Rosa with a kick out! Jake Smith, still on noodle legs, tries to find himself up to his feet! He manages to grasp onto the top rope as he demands for Roberto to find himself to his feet! At the first sign of Roberto getting to his feet, Jake charges right at him and connects with a superkick as that sends Roberto back to the horizontal set of ropes! Jake charges right after the champion and connects with a high knee underneath the chin of Roberto! He follows that up with a running bulldog! Jake finds his way back to his feet as he gets Roberto up and connects with a kneecap brain buster on the champion! Jake goes for another pin fall attempt!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Persephone: Roberto De La Rosa with a kick out! Jake Smith gets Roberto in a seated position as it looks like he’s going for a chin lock on the champion! Jake is delivering his own set of trash talking that we’re not able to pick up! Jake begins to bash the side of Roberto’s neck with elbows! Then, he picks up Roberto and connects with a saito suplex as that takes him back! Jake connects with a basement dropkick to the skull of the Hardcore Champion as that causes his head to go back! Jake approaches Roberto and places his foot on his face! He holds it there for a moment or two as the referee looks like he might need to step in once more!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! GET YOUR FOOT OFF OF HIM, JAKE!
James Peters: Jake Smith seems unhappy about that, but does so anyway! He waits for Roberto De La Rosa to find a way back to his feet before grabbing him by the arm and whipping him to the horizontal set of ropes across from them! Roberto goes rebounding off of them as Jake stops him in his tracks with a kitchen sink as Roberto flips onto a seated position! Jake gets right behind Roberto and it seems like he might be going for that rolling cutter that he likes to call ‘Prophetic,’ BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO TURN HIMSELF AROUND AND NAIL JAKE WITH A KICK TO THE STOMACH! ROBERTO PULLS JAKE CLOSER TO HIM AND TAKES HIM UP WITH A POWERBOMB! HE HAS JAKE UP AS JAKE MANAGES TO JUMP OVER THE HARDCORE CHAMPION AS HE CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF ROBERTO’S SKULL!
Rich Russillo: This causes Roberto De La Rosa to stumble forward as Jake Smith picks up Roberto in a reverse fireman’s carry position, BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO HANG ONTO THE ROPES! HE FLIPS HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING, BUT LANDS ON THE EDGE OF THE APRON! JAKE LOOKS TO KNOCK HIM OFF THE APRON BY CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM, BUT ROBERTO DUCKS BEFORE DELIVERING A SHOULDER THRUST THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND TO THE GUT OF THE FORMER ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION! ROBERTO BEGINS TO GO FOR THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS HE LOOKS TO GO HIGH RISK! BUT, JAKE MANAGES TO RECOVER QUICK ENOUGH TO MEET THE CHAMPION ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! JAKE THROWS A PUNCH TO ROBERTO! ROBERTO THROWS A PUNCH TO JAKE! JAKE WITH A PUNCH TO ROBERTO! ROBERTO WITH A PUNCH TO JAKE! JAKE! ROBERTO! JAKE! ROBERTO! JAKE! ROBERTO! ROBERTO! ROBERTO! ROBERTO!
Persephone: BUT, JAKE SMITH CONNECTS WITH A HEADBUTT TO THE FOREHEAD OF ROBERTO DE LA ROSA! THEN, HE THROWS ROBERTO TO THE SIDE AS HE LANDS ON THE TOP ROPE! HIS BODY IS DANGLING FROM INSIDE AND OUT OF THE RING LIKE A SEESAW AS JAKE LOOKS TO FOLLOW THAT UP AND CONNECT WITH A HIGH KNEE AS THAT CAUSES ROBERTO TO DROP DOWN! JAKE BEGINS TO GET HIMSELF ON THE MIDDLE ROPE AS HE WAITS FOR ROBERTO TO FIND HIMSELF SLOWLY GETTING UP AS JAKE JUMPS FROM THE MIDDLE ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A FLIP PILEDRIVER ON ROBERTO! ROBERTO GOES DOWN AS JAKE GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
James Peters: Roberto De La Rosa with a kick out! Jake Smith waits for the smallest sign of Roberto getting back up to his feet before spring boarding himself back and connecting with the cutter — ‘STARMAKER’ BY THE HALL OF FAMER! NO! INSTEAD, IT’S ROBERTO THAT PUSHES JAKE OVER THE TOP ROPE AND LANDS ON THE APRON! ROBERTO REALIZED THAT HE WAS IN SOME TROUBLE THERE AND NEEDED TO THINK OF A WAY TO STOP HIMSELF FROM LOSING THIS MATCH! JAKE FINDS HIMSELF DOWN ON THE APRON AS ROBERTO RUNS AND CONNECTS WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE AND DROPKICKS JAKE OUT OF THE RING! BUT, ROBERTO JUMPS UP ON THE TOP ROPE AND SPRINGBOARDS HIMSELF BACK AND OUT OF THE RING AS HE LANDS ON JAKE WITH A MOONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: Roberto De La Rosa finds a way to land on his feet as he seems to be feeling good about himself there! He grabs Jake Smith by the hair and begins to slam his face in on the edge of the apron! This causes for Jake to go back, but Roberto has a good hold on ‘The Process’ as Roberto repeatedly slams Jake’s head on the edge of the apron before throwing him back! Roberto looks to retrieve Jake up before lifting him up and throwing him down with an x-plex on the apron! JAKE LANDS RIGHT ON HIS BACK! ROBERTO GETS JAKE AND DRAPES HIS LEGS ON THE EDGE OF THE APRON! ROBERTO HAS A GOOD HOLD OF THE HEAD BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN WITH A SPIKE DDT! THAT LOOKED BRUTAL THERE!
Persephone: I bet Luis taught him that!
James Peters: I’m sure he did, Seph. Roberto De La Rosa rolls himself back inside the ring to break the referee’s count! The referee is yelling for Roberto to get him and Jake back inside the ring, but Roberto has other plans as he throws the Grand Rampage winner to the steel steps! JAKE’S BODY COLLIDES WITH THOSE STEEL STEPS AS ROBERTO TAKES A COUPLE OF STEPS BACK BEFORE CHARGING AT JAKE AND KICKING HIS SKULL INTO THOSE STEEL STEPS! STILL, IT SEEMS LIKE JAKE IS ROLLING TO A CRAWLING POSITION AS ROBERTO TAKES ANOTHER STEP BACK BEFORE CHARGING AT HIM AND HITTING HIM WITH A ‘PRC’ — HIS VARIATION OF THE CURB STOMP AS JAKE’S SKULL COLLIDES WITH THE FLOOR! I THINK THAT HE MAY HAVE IT HERE, GUYS!
Rich Russillo: Roberto De La Rosa gets Jake Smith and rolls him back inside the ring! Then, Roberto picks up Jake once more before getting him into position and nailing him with ‘The Calling Card’ — the piledriver as that plans Jake on his back! Roberto goes for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTT—
Persephone: FUCK! DID JAKE SMITH KICK OUT? :noah:
James Peters: It seems like he did, Seph! Jake Smith kicked out at the last second as the referee was able to catch that! Roberto De La Rosa can’t seem to believe it! He threw everything that he could at the Hall of Famer and still, Jake is still alive and kicking! But, for how long? Roberto finds a way back to his feet as he begins to back away a bit! He is more than anticipating for Jake to rise back to his feet before charging at Jake and nailing him with the front flip inverted DDT! ‘El Último Deseo’ — NO! IT MESSES AS JAKE MANAGES TO COUNTER WITH A GUTWRENCH SUPLEX! THIS TAKES ROBERTO BACK AS JAKE MANAGES TO TAKE ROBERTO UP IN AN INVERTED POSITION AS HE GOES FOR ‘PROPHETIC’ — THE ROLLING CUTTER CONNECTS AS JAKE GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Roberto De La Rosa kicks out! Jake Smith slams his hand against the canvas as he goes back as he waits for Roberto to find himself into a seated position! Jake goes forward and connects with the shining wizard that he likes to call ‘Kaioken!’ BUT, ROBERTO MANAGES TO DUCK HIS HEAD OUT OF THE WAY! HE ROLLS UP THE GRAND RAMPAGE WINNER! IS ROBERTO GOING TO STEAL THIS MATCH FROM JAKE!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTT—
Persephone: JAKE SMITH MANAGES TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THE ROLL UP ATTEMPT! BUT, HE MANAGES TO TRANSITION IT TO A CROSSFACE! BUT, HE’S HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME LOCKING HIS HANDS TO THE FACE OF THE HARDCORE CHAMPION! ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS SCRAMBLING OUT OF THE WAY! BUT, JAKE MANAGES TO ROLL HIMSELF BACK AS HE MANAGES TO TAKE THE CROSSFACE INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! ROBERTO MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE HERE! ROBERTO IS LOOKING FOR A WAY OUT OF THIS PREDICAMENT! BUT, HE MANAGES TO COUNTER WITH A BACKSLIDE PIN! IS HE LOOKING TO SNEAK AWAY WITH THE VICTORY HERE?!??!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTT—
James Peters: No! Jake Smith manages to get himself out of the situation! At the same time, Roberto De La Rosa manages to create some distance between himself and Jake! Jake is slowly getting himself to his feet as — ‘EL ÚLTIMO DESEO!’ THE FRONT FLIP INVERTED DDT CONNECTS TO THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION! ‘EL PADRINO’ MIGHT BE MOMENTS AWAY FROM SECURING HIMSELF OUT ONE OF THE BIGGEST VICTORIES OF HIS ENTIRE CAREER!
Rich Russillo: But, Jake Smith manages to roll himself out of the ring as he continues to laugh in pain, knowing that he was able to outsmart Roberto De La Rosa! Roberto can’t seem to believe the stunt that Jake just pulled! He knew that he had the victory there, but Jake, with the wonderful ring awareness, was able to get himself out of this mess! Now, we see Roberto rolling himself out of the ring as he manages to get a good grasp of Jake! But, Jake doesn’t want to get himself up! He just drops himself down at the first sign of Roberto getting him up to his feet! Roberto goes to lift up Jake, but Jake drops down once more! I think that Jake is ‘sandbagging’ Roberto at this point in the match! Clearly, you can see the look of frustration on the face of the Hardcore Champion! Roberto delivers a kick to the gut of ‘The Process’ before getting Jake and rolling him back inside the ring!
Persephone: Instead, it seems like Jake Smith lands on the apron! Roberto De La Rosa gets himself back on the apron as he gets ahold of Jake before hoisting him up in a powerbomb position! BUT, WE SEE THAT JAKE IS PUNCHING THE TOP OF ROBERTO’S HEAD AS HE DEMANDS TO BE LET DOWN! BUT, JAKE DRAPES HIS BODY OVER THE TOP ROPE AS HE MANAGES TO APPLY THE HEAD SCISSORS ON THE CHAMPION, YANKING HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING! NOW, JAKE FINDS HIMSELF TO A VERTICAL BASE AS ROBERTO DOES THE SAME THING —
James Peters: ‘TALON DE ÁGUILA’ — HIS VARIATION OF THE SPEAR TAKES JAKE SMITH DOWN! ROBERTO BEGINS TO RISE TO HIS FEET AS HE MIGHT HAVE JAKE WHERE HE WANTS HIM! ROBERTO CHARGES RIGHT AFTER JAKE AND LOOKS FOR ‘EL ÚLTIMO DESEO’ ONCE MORE! NO! JAKE MANAGES TO SPOT THAT MOVE FROM A MILE AWAY! ROBERTO DROPS TO A SEATED POSITION AS JAKE RUNS TOWARDS THE HARDCORE CHAMPION AND CONNECTS WITH A ‘KAIOKEN’ — THE SHINING WIZARD! NO! ROBERTO MANAGES TO DUCK OUT OF THE WAY! HE MANAGES TO SCOOP JAKE INTO A SEATED POSITION BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A METEORA TO THE FACE! HE LOOKS TO GO FOR A PIN FALL ATTEMPT THERE!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! Jake Smith manages to get himself out of the way! He finds himself at his feet as Roberto De La Rosa charges right after Jake and looks for a second ‘Talon De Águila,’ BUT JAKE MANAGES TO JUMP OUT OF THE WAY AS ROBERTO GOES SHOULDER FIRST ONTO THE STEEL RING POST AT THE CORNER! JAKE MANAGES TO SIT HIMSELF ON THE SPINE OF ROBERTO AS HE GOES FOR A SUNSET FLIP INTO A ROLL UP!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Persephone: NO! ROBERTO DE LA ROSA GETS HIMSELF OUT OF THE SITUATION! HE MANAGES TO REACH DOWN AND CONNECT WITH A SMALL PACKAGE ON JAKE SMITH! A ROLL UP OF HIS OWN!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
James Peters: NO! IT’S JAKE SMITH THAT COUNTERS WITH HIS OWN ROLL UP AND HE HAS ROBERTO DE LA ROSA BY THE TIGHTS! IS THIS ALL THAT SHE WROTE????
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Stop Breathing [Burn In My Light Intro]’ begins to sound through the speakers as the crowd is booing at Jake Smith. Roberto De La Rosa is in a world of shock at the moment! The referee helps Jake up to his feet as he raises his hand in victory, declaring Jake as the winner.)
Bella Braxton: THE WINNER OF THE MATCH…JAKE SMITH!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Jake Smith managed to pull it off over the Hardcore Champion! Roberto De La Rosa can’t seem to believe it! He continues to gain himself a bit of momentum as he approaches Pain for Pride!
Persephone: If this was Luis, he would have squashed Jake Smith with little to no effort! That’s how good he is!
James Peters: There was a bit of controversy with Jake Smith holding onto Roberto De La Rosa’s tights and Roberto is pissed!
(The camera pans to Roberto De La Rosa, who has nothing, but a few choice words to Jake Smith.)
Roberto De La Rosa: (off-mic) You think you’re funny!? You know what you did, I won’t forget this.
(Roberto is furious about being robbed of the victory as Jake shrugs his shoulders, not really caring about how he won the match. At the end of the day, he won the match. Roberto rolls out of the ring, storming up the ramp as we’re left with Jake inside the ring as he celebrates the victory.)
James Peters: Roberto De La Rosa clearly isn’t happy with how things played out, but in the end, Jake wins!
(With Jake still in the ring, ‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta suddenly hits. This causes the boos from the crowd to grow even louder as Jake immediately turns his attention to the stage, not pleased at all. The camera pans over to the stage, and before long, the EAW World Champion begins walking out. Charlie is carrying his Championship on his shoulder, and he is also holding a microphone in his hand. Charlie slowly begins walking down the ramp, while Jake watches on, not amused whatsoever.)
James Peters: Well it looks like Charlie Marr is here! Jake just went through a match against Roberto De La Rosa, but now Charlie seems to have something to say. Hopefully things don’t get heated again, as Jake really isn’t in any condition to get into a fight right now.
Rich Russillo: I don’t know what to expect out of this. We all remember what happened last week, so I think it’s safe to say anything could happen dealing with people like Jake and Charlie.
Persephone: I didn’t think things could get any worse than having to watch that match, but here we are! Now Charlie is here. Could he at least try to kill Jake again or something?
(Charlie makes it to the bottom of the ramp, stopping there. Jake quickly turns and demands a microphone from the timekeepers area, and before long he is given one. Jake turns back towards the Champion, quickly beginning to speak.)
Jake Smith: Why?
Charlie Marr: What’s the problem, Jake? Worried I might split your skull open like I did last week? I’ll just let you know now that I’m not here for a fight, so there’s no need for you to start crying. We’ll do all the fighting we need at Pain for Pride when I put you in the ground and leave with my EAW World Championship, so right now I’m just here to let you know that you made the biggest mistake of your life last week. I get you think you’re a funny guy, and that you’re clever for making things personal with your opponents, but I’m the worst person you possibly could have attempted that against. You had more than enough options for your Pain for Pride match. You won the Grand Rampage, you could’ve challenged for any World Championship, and yet you picked the one that was held by someone that’s never been afraid to go low as long as it resulted in my victory. I always knew you were stupid but clearly I underestimated just how much of an idiot you actually were, because you don’t have the slightest idea just what you’re getting yourself into.
(Jake doesn’t respond, and Charlie slowly makes his way up the steel steps. As he finally enters the ring, he continues to speak.)
Charlie Marr: For some reason you thought bringing Jordie Ripley into this would bother me as if I even care about her, and what’s worse, you actually bought into this stupid idea that I actually have some child out there that I’m not taking care of! You did everything you could to make this personal, and when all of that backfired you resorted to bringing my mother into this. You’re doing everything you possibly could to make an enemy out of me, but Jake you already did that the second that you decided that you wanted to try and end my reign as Champion. You didn’t need to go this far. You didn’t need to get to make this personal, and soon enough you’ll realize that you shouldn’t have done this, because once I get personal, what you did last week will look like nothing more than a bad joke. You went low, and I can get way lower. There’s a reason why I’m the one holding this Championship and why you just embarrassed yourself against Cy Henderson. I know what it takes to be on top, and clearly you just don’t get it yet even after that mediocre reign with the Answers World Championship. If you needed me to show you how it’s done you could’ve just said that. You didn’t need to set yourself for failure at the biggest show of the year-
Jake Smith: Charlie, I don’t have all night. I don’t really care about what happened last week, okay?? Jordie lied to me, you attacked me like a coward, but at Pain for Pride I’m gonna take your Championship and all that’s gonna be in the past. I don’t know if you’ve been paying attention lately, but going forward you can officially call me a Hall of Famer. You think I care about your warnings or opinions about my career? I won the Answers World Championship last season. I won the Grand Rampage a few months ago, and at Pain for Pride I become a World Championship for the second time in my career. If you think I’m the kind of guy that needs your input you don’t know anything about me. Winning the Grand Rampage meant that I had the opportunity to pick any Champion I wanted, and let’s be honest for a second. How could I have made a mistake picking you when you were lucky to have been Champion this long in the first place?
(Hearing this from Jake annoys Charlie, but the Champion doesn’t respond just yet as Jake continues.)
Jake Smith: You’ve been barely getting by in matches against people that couldn’t keep up with me. TLA? Rex McAllister, who we all saw humiliate himself not too long ago? Drake King, the guy I threw out to win the Grand Rampage match? Roberto De La Rosa of all people? Actually, maybe I should give Roberto some credit. After all, he exposed just how much of an embarrassment you are as World Champion when he picked up that first win over you. If we’re being honest, I’ll be doing Voltage a favor at Pain for Pride by giving them a World Champion that actually belongs in the main event picture in 2024. I don’t know why you still think you’re the top guy around here, but your luck ran out the second I decided who I wanted to use this Grand Rampage victory on. You only have a few weeks left as Champion, so you might as well accept that now. Now I don’t know what it is you’re here for since you refuse to just get to the point, but you’d be better off just turning around and leaving, because it’s not going to matter. I have absolutely nothing to worry about.
(After saying this, a smirk appears on the face of Charlie Marr.)
Charlie Marr: I wouldn’t be so sure of that if I were you.
Jake Smith: Excuse me?
Charlie Marr: Jake, you and I don’t have a lot of history so maybe you just don’t know how I operate yet, so let me just make something clear to you. When it comes to holding onto my Championship, there’s absolutely nothing I won’t do. Instead of plotting to face me in a match you’re obviously going to lose, you should’ve been paying attention to my Championship defenses and watching how I always found a way to hold onto my title regardless of who or what I was up against. When someone wants my Championship I do whatever it takes to keep it, and when someone makes things personal, I make sure they regret it. You probably don’t understand what that’s like because for the past year you’ve only been dealing with the likes of Bronson Daniels, Myles, and Andre Walker. The worst you’ve experienced this season is some attack that kept you out of action for a few months, and Jake, I can promise you that an injury is nothing compared to what I’d do.
Jake Smith: Wow. I’m so scared. :francis:
(Jake walks up to Charlie before continuing to speak, with the two men now face to face.)
Jake Smith: Charlie, I don’t know what your goal is here. If you’re trying to intimidate me, it isn’t working. If this is you joking, it’s not funny. If this is just you trying to look good in front of all the people here, this is gonna blow up in your face when after all that talk, I beat you when it actually matters. You’re not who you think you are, so why would I care about what you have to say? I’m not afraid of you, nor will I ever be scared of someone that spent the start of the season performing so badly that it took you faking your retirement just to get back on track. Do you really think you’re gonna make me regret making things personal with you? Seeing that stupid look on your face was enough for me, and it’ll be even better seeing the look on your face when I leave Pain for Pride with the title you’ve held all year so far. Your reign has only lasted this long thanks to luck, and at Pain for Pride you won’t be able to handcuff me and run away like you did with Rex. You won’t get lucky and fall out of a steel cage before TLA. You’re just gonna lose, so go on. Why don’t you tell us all what you’re thinking about? You clearly came out here for a reason, so instead of wasting my time why don’t you get to the point?
(There’s a loud reaction from the fans, but the look on Charlie’s face doesn’t change at all. After a few seconds, he just begins to calmly respond.)
Charlie Marr: Jake, here’s a piece of advice. If you’re going to try to go down this path, you should probably make sure you don’t have any skeletons in the closet. I know you think you have everything figured out and that you’re just going to end my reign on top of Voltage, a reign that’s lasted six months now, but that’s not how this works. You didn’t guarantee your victory when you chose me as your Pain for Pride opponent, you just made sure your career was ruined, and that in the span of a single month you go from a Hall of Famer to a failure. There’s only one thing you need to know right now Jake, and that’s that you screwed up. The only thing you accomplished with what you pulled last week was setting yourself up for the worst weeks of your life. I won’t be losing this Championship to you, but when you leave Pain for Pride, it won’t just be empty handed. You’ll be ending this season far worse than you started it, because very soon I’m going to do something that ruins your entire life, and when I do, we’ll see who’s laughing then.
(Hearing this catches Jake’s attention, as the fans seem surprised by Charlie’s threat. It takes a few seconds, but eventually Jake tries to brush off Charlie’s words.)
Jake Smith: Charlie, I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about, but there’s nothing that could ruin this for me. I don’t know how you think you can ruin my life when I just made it to the Hall of Fame and I’m right on the verge of holding my second World Championship, but it’s not happening. If you really came out here for the sake of a bluff, that’s just pathetic. You’d have been better off not showing up at all. It’s not like anyone actually wants to see you, anyway! We’re all counting down the days until your reign ends, and very soon they’ll be able to stop the count, because I’m gonna be the one that finally ends it. Whatever it is you’re talking about, you can keep it. We don’t need to see this. Just go away and get ready to lose your Championship in a few weeks. Maybe once that happens, you can do us all a favor and actually retire this time.
Charlie Marr: Jake, you’re not getting out of this. What’s about to happen is your own fault. You should’ve known better than to try this with me.
Jake Smith: Still no idea what you’re talking about, and now I’m starting to get annoyed. Instead of being cryptic, why don’t you just share with us and let us know what the plan is? If you know something everyone else doesn’t, you shouldn’t have a problem saying it, right?
(After Jake says this, Charlie just begins to laugh, which annoys the Grand Rampage winner even more.)
Jake Smith: What’s so funny?
Charlie Marr: The look on your face. You look clueless. You really have no idea what’s about to happen, and that’s great. If you thought last week was funny, I’d love to see how you feel once the shoe’s on the other foot. Call it a bluff, call it a joke, say whatever you want now. Just don’t be surprised once everything comes out and nobody is able to look at you the same again. You had every opportunity to stop what you were doing and rethink your approach, and instead you felt the need to keep going further and further. You took it there Jake, and now I’m going to take it further. I don’t need to say any more than what I already have, Jake. You’ll know what I’m thinking once it’s time for you to know, and when that time comes, you’d be better off not even showing your face on my brand, let alone facing me at Pain for Pride.
(Charlie stops speaking, and ‘It Ain’t Safe’ begins to play once again. There’s a brief staredown between both men, with Jake unsure of what Charlie could possibly be thinking about doing. After a few seconds, Charlie turns around and begins making his way out of the ring.)
James Peters: Yikes. I have no clue what Charlie is planning here, but it seems like he’s not playing around. Whatever dirt he’s planning to dig up must be really serious. Jake may have made a huge mistake last week.
Rich Russillo: Things got personal last week, and it looks like Charlie is threatening to take this to another level. I guess we’ll have to see what happens, but right now, I have to agree with you James. I don’t think Jake knew just what he got himself into when he did what he did last week.
Persephone: Of course he didn’t. That’s why he looked so stupid. I just hope Charlie has something actually interesting planned next week, because I don’t know if I can keep sitting here watching them talk for the next few weeks.
(Charlie Marr begins walking up the ramp as the fans are still surprised by what they heard in the back and forth between these two. Jake remains in the ring, thinking about what Charlie may be planning. Jake is staring directly at the Champion, and from there Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Charlie Marr defends the EAW World Championship against Jake Smith.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, and when it does, Bella Braxton is seen holding a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a GAWD CONTRACT RULES MATCH!
(After saying this, ‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage hits. Before long Drake King begins to walk out, but he doesn’t look happy about the upcoming match whatsoever. Knowing that this match is not in his favor thanks to the stipulation, he’s not thrilled. Drake doesn’t spend too much time on his stage, heading directly down the ramp to make his way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From The Dead Sea, Israel… Weighing in at 220 pounds… DDDDRRRAAAAAAAAAAAKE KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNGG!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Drake King is making his way out for the upcoming Gawd Contract Rules match, and honestly, I think the name of this match says everything that needs to be said. This is Andre Walker’s doing, and with the Gawd Contract, he can basically do whatever he wants.
Rich Russillo: That’s right. This will definitely be a problem for Drake, who will be facing Ronan Malosi in this match. I don’t think any of us really has any idea of what to expect.
Persephone: It better not be boring. You’re already losing me with “Drake King versus Ronan Malosi”.
(Drake waits inside of the ring. However, the next theme to hit isn’t Ronan Malosi’s. Instead, ‘Leaving Caladan’ by Hans Zimmer hits, causing the fans in attendance to begin booing loudly. Drake doesn’t look amused at all hearing this, even less so once Andre Walker begins walking out. Andre had a microphone in his hand, and he begins walking down the ramp to join Drake inside of the ring.)
James Peters: Uh oh, this definitely isn’t Ronan Malosi! It looks like Andre has something to say to Drake ahead of this Gawd Contract Rules match!
Rich Russillo: We know these two don’t like each other, especially after what happened last week. Things could get heated here, but Drake has a match right now, this isn’t the time to get into a fight!
Persephone: Do we really care about a Ronan Malosi match though? The best case scenario here would be Andre injuring Drake like he did to Limmy a while ago. That way, I won’t have to see a Ronan match and I won’t have to see Drake at all!
(Andre walks up the steel steps, meeting Drake in the ring. Drake is not happy about this at all, and Andre notices this as he begins to speak.)
Andre Walker: You didn’t think this would happen, did you? I see the look on your face. You thought you’d just disrespect me and brush it off like it never happened? At the time I was busy with Jamie and Limmy, but I’m not some pushover like everyone else on this brand. I wasn’t going to sit back and let you say whatever you want to me, and you should’ve already known that. You should’ve known better than to disrespect someone that could end your career at any given moment. You’re not in the ring with just anybody right now. You’re in the ring standing face to face with the most dangerous man on the roster, and if you truly don’t know what I am capable of, you could have always asked Limmy. You could always ask Jamie. Better yet, ask any of the people I’ve put down over the past few years. The list is long, and the last thing you should want is to have your name added to it, but at your core you really are just a sad, delusional fool who has no idea what he’s actually doing to himself.
(Drake doesn’t say anything just yet, though not liking what’s being said by Andre. With his silence, Andre continues.)
Andre Walker: Everything that’s happening right now is your doing. Had you played your cards right, I wouldn’t have felt the need to ruin your tantrum last week, nor would I have laid you out. Things were always going to play out this way though, because for some reason you think that you’re actually owed anything. You think we’re all here to cater to you and your needs, as if I’m just any other member of the roster. You waste everyone’s time on a weekly basis to whine about your spot at Pain for Pride and the fact that you’re not in the World Championship picture, but do you actually believe you belong there? Do you actually believe you’re supposed to be competing for the EAW World Championship on the biggest stage of the entire year? You don’t belong there. You never did, but you were fortunate. Fortunate that you were on a brand without any real competition. You were lucky to be away from me. The two of us have been fighting on two different brands for almost four years now. What do you think would’ve happened if that wasn’t the case?
Andre Walker: Drake, all the Championships and accolades you’ve won during your time on Voltage may have fueled your ego, but had we been on the same brand for the last few years, you wouldn’t have even had that much. If you had been on the same brand as me during my rise to the top of this industry, you wouldn’t have had anything at all.
(This receives a loud reaction from the fans, who are surprised by what they heard. After hearing this from Andre, Drake turns and walks towards the ropes, before being given a microphone from the timekeeper’s area. Drake turns towards Andre, and he begins to speak.)
Drake King: Really? So that’s why you and Ronan assaulted me, and why I’m having to face Ronan now? This is all because I don’t think you’re important? That’s pretty sad Andre, because nothing you just said has changed my mind. I have no reason to care about you right now, and I’d actually appreciate it if you just left me alone so I could beat Ronan and move on! I have a World Championship match to worry about right now, and since these days you tend to come and go I’m not so sure just how much you’ve been keeping up, but this is supposed to be my fifth Pain for Pride main event! I should be heading into my fifth World Championship match at Pain for Pride, not wasting my time speaking to you about something I said backstage weeks ago. i don’t care if you’ve been hurt by what I said, because you don’t matter to me. Maybe you’re a threat to Limmy Monaghan. Maybe you’re a threat to Bronson Daniels. Maybe you’re a threat to Jamie O’Hara, but I’m not any of those men.
Drake King: What could you have possibly done to stop me from getting where I am today, Andre? What would you have done to stop me from winning the Grand Rampage? What would you have done against New Eden back without SOSA Henderson and the Visual Prophet to back you up? What would you have done last year when I was fresh off of my victory over Methuselah while you were randomly attacking people before getting yourself injured by Jamie O’Hara? At no point in your career could you have stopped me Andre. Even now after taking the Gawd Contract from a Chris Elite that should’ve retired four years ago, you’re still not anything special. Why should I care about you weeks before the biggest show of the year? Why should I be wasting my time on someone that might not even be around by the time next season starts? If the two of us were on the same brand, I’m not the one who would’ve been impacted by it. That one King of Elite win of yours would’ve just gone to waste. I’m the best wrestler in this company. That doesn’t change just because you’re around.
(A smirk appears on Andre’s face after hearing this, and soon after he begins to respond.)
Andre Walker: There it is. That’s exactly what I was talking about. I knew it wasn’t going to take long for you to show this side of yourself. Like I said, you’re delusional above all else. You’d be saying the exact same thing regardless of who was standing in front of you as long as they didn’t have the EAW World Championship in their possession, but that’s the problem. For someone that walks around every week with this God Complex, you don’t even understand what kind of threats to you exist in this company. You and I haven’t shared the ring in a very long time and you should be grateful for that, because for the past few years I’ve been doing both everything you have, and everything you couldn’t. That doesn’t just include the accolades, such as winning the same tournament you’re still pretending you never even competed in, or breaking the record with the first Championship you touched. In fact, I couldn’t care less about those. I care about what’s actively going on inside of the ring during these matches, and when that bell rings there’s nobody more ruthless than m-
Drake King: Okay, so what? I’m not facing you right now, am I? I’m about to face the idiot that keeps following you around, and unlike you, I actually have shared the ring with him recently. Not only that, but I’ve faced him enough times to know that there’s absolutely no set of rules that could get him a victory over me. I don’t know what this Gawd Contract Rules match is supposed to be, but it’s not going to end how you think it will. This is just a waste of time for me, and for Ronan, it’ll be another night of embarrassment. I think the company you keep says a lot about you Andre, and just like Ronan, you have absolutely no reason to still exist in 2024. I don’t think anyone’s interested in hearing about your rise to the top from two whole years ago. We get it. You did a lot over on Dynasty a few years ago. You injured people who have absolutely nothing to do with me. Why should I care?
Andre Walker: You should care because it could always be you. There’s nothing stopping you from being the next person I take out. There’s nothing stopping you from being in Limmy Monaghan’s shoes, and let’s not forget, you’re not Limmy. You won’t have a Jamie O’Hara looking to defend you. You won’t have anyone trying to get some payback once I take you out. You’ll just have to watch as you lose your spot here. The last thing you should be doing right now is testing me, because I could make everything change in the blink of an eye, and I wouldn’t even have to use the Gawd Contract to do it. You could be whatever you think you are on Voltage, but don’t talk yourself into a fight you can’t win. You’ll only make yourself look worse, and knowing the state you’re in right now, that’s not something you need to do to yourself. The best thing you could do is stay in your lane, and avoid getting yourself into a mess you won’t be able to talk yourself out of.
(Andre once again has a serious look on his face as he says this, and the two men are standing face to face. There’s a loud reaction from the fans, and it takes a moment, but Drake begins to respond.)
Drake King: What’s the worst that could happen? Are you going to just keep attacking me, or force me into more stupid matches like this? Andre, I’m not worried about you. I have my own problems to worry about, so if you want to bother someone, pick literally anybody else. You have an entire company to choose from, so leave me alone. In a moment I’m going to take Ronan down right in front of you, and when that happens, your best bet would be to run over to one of the other brands, somewhere far away from me. I’m not sure why you seem to have so much hatred for me, but you’ll need to take care of that on your own time. With Pain for Pride coming up I have things to do. I have plans for the biggest show of the year, and you have absolutely nothing to do with those plans.
(Andre remains silent for only a brief moment, as the tension between the two men is clear. After a few seconds, Andre begins to speak.)
Andre Walker: Right. About those Pain for Pride plans, you might as well forget about them.
Drake King: Excuse me?
Andre Walker: I don’t care about your desperation to get the EAW World Championship back. I have the Gawd Contract, which means that I can make a decision, and that decision is final. You’ll face Ronan Malosi tonight, but that’s not all. Things could always get worse for you Drake, and you’ll realize that once they do get worse in just a few weeks. At Pain for Pride you won’t be fighting for the EAW World Championship. You won’t be facing Charlie Marr or Jake Smith, so get that thought out of your head. At Pain for Pride, you’ll be facing me.
(This crowd explodes after hearing this, but Drake King can’t believe what he just heard.)
Drake King: :comeagain: What? What did you just say??
(Despite Drake’s question, Andre doesn’t respond, having said everything that needs to be said. Andre slowly turns and steps out of the ring, making way for Ronan Malosi, who would be making his way down to the ring very soon for the upcoming match. Drake can’t believe what he just heard, and seeing the look of disbelief, a smirk reappears on Andre’s face.)
James Peters: WOW! It looks like at Pain for Pride we’ll be seeing a huge match, as Drake King and Andre Walker will be going one on one! I can’t say I expected that, but it’s like Andre said. He has the Gawd Contract, so he can do whatever he wants!
Rich Russillo: This is a huge match, that’s for sure. Andre Walker and Drake King are two of the very best. Who would’ve thought that they’d be going one on one at the biggest show of the year??
Persephone: That doesn’t matter to me. I did not ask for this match, why am I getting it? This is so annoying.
James Peters: Anyways, Ronan Malosi will be out here soon, as his match with Drake will be up next, and it is a GAWD CONTRACT RULES MATCH!
(Drake King waits inside of the ring, staring directly at Andre Walker, in disbelief over what he heard. They wait for Ronan Malosi to make his entrance for this match, and with the staredown between the two.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Drake King faces Andre Walker.)
(The camera cuts to ringside. Drake King is seen inside of the ring, waiting for Ronan Malosi to make his entrance.)
James Peters: While we do have Drake King out here as is, an incredible announcement was just made regarding Pain for Pride that will see Drake King & Andre Walker colliding! One hell of a match that will be, but the circumstances that have fallen right onto this match will surely indicate the chaos that inevitably transpires as Andre’s presence cannot be ignored!
Rich Russillo: Drake King has had quite the whirlwind of a year, which may be one of the biggest understatements that will ever leave my mouth. Regardless, he’s for quite the test ahead of himself tonight that may prove to raise every kind of ire imaginable with him…
(As ‘When Darkness Falls’ dies down, ‘Walking On Sunshine’ by Katrina and The Waves can be heard as the crowd erupts into immediate boos, not responding to the appearance of Ronan Malosi in a positive manner as he makes his way out from the back and to the entrance ramp. Ronan sports a confident smile on his face as he gazes at the audience with a nod, undermining their reactions as he proceeds to walk down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing his opponent! From Cape Town, South Africa; weighing in at 250 pounds… RONAN, MAAAAAALOSI!!!
Persephone: How unbearable will today be far more than anything else in the world?
James Peters: Well, can’t exactly blame Ronan for being all the more ecstatic as Andre will have quite the view of tonight’s match, and potentially play the significant hand that he’s capable of. Ronan has every right to be confident, but he can’t let himself be too confident here as Drake King is the man he faces tonight.
Rich Russillo: Absolutely correct, the cards may play in the favor of Ronan Malosi more strongly tonight, but Drake King has fought against odds countless times before in the past. Anything that Andre may have in store, Ronan will still have to be all the more focused tonight as Drake will prove to be an immense challenge in his own right.
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: And we’re off! Drake King takes on Roman Malosi as this is under the illustrious GAWD Contract rules, which may be very suitable for Roman tonight as the Kaiser himself, Andre Walker is here looking on from ringside! Truly should not be understated exactly how important a match such as this can be for what Drake King must prepare for, while also maintaining the notion that Ronan could absolutely benefit from victory over Drake tonight if all of the cards are played correctly! The last time both of these men collided, it was quite the Hell In A Cell encounter where Drake got the better of Ronan, but now Roman’s got the chance to right that wrong! Wait, now I see Ronan looking to begin this match with his handshake…
Rich Russillo: Which Drake could only shake his head toward as he’s motioning around the ring, obviously having taken notice of Andre being within the clear vicinity. We see both men looking to maneuver around each other, circling this ring accordingly as they’re each trying to gauge how they would like to tackle this match which is under very different circumstances as opposed to the traditional wrestling match. Well, so far, so good, it is exactly that at the moment! Both men are now pursuing this collar & elbow tie-up to start this match off!!! They’re each doing quite the great job in maintaining their respective ground for a good moment, but before long, Ronan is able to get the better of Drake here as he’s pushing him toward the ropes behind him as he can! The referee now counts down as Ronan’s keeping this collar & elbow maintained while Drake’s trying to subside this control!
James Peters: Ronan finally gives away, slowly but surely letting go of the collar & elbow while Drake King is now raising his arms in the air slightly, assuring that there is no contact between them as no disqualification will be necessary in the process. But Ronan doesn’t seem to keen on keeping this charade going, as he quickly aims for a swing that Drake evades by ducking Ronan’s swing! Ronan now turns himself back around—into a forearm from Drake King as he’s being met with greater pressure! Drake’s sending another forearm across Ronan’s temple with immediate effect as he’s trying to wear down Ronan as much as possible! Drake then tries to irish whip Malosi the best that he can—but Ronan’s now reversing the momentum and able to irish whip Drake King himself!
Rich Russillo: Which he very much succeeds in doing with the next motion, but Drake’s rebounding from the ropes as he returns back toward Ronan WITH A SWIFT DROPKICK!!! Causing Ronan to stumble backward & directly through the top & middle ropes, onto the ringside floor! But thankfully Ronan’s able to land right on his feet as he gripped onto the ropes when falling, not collapsing to the degree that Drake King may have hoped for! Roman’s able to assume a proper stance, as he looks right over to the Kaiser himself! Andre seems to be rather focused on the action that’s going on!
Persephone: Oh god and he’s got this moron focused right back on him.
Ronan Malosi (off-mic): He won’t outsmart me, my Kaiser! I have an answer for everything he can possibly throw my way—
James Peters: SUICIDE DIVE BY DRAKE KING!!! The suicide dive sends Roman stumbling back right into the barricade, his lower back connecting with the barricade firsthand as he shakes his head in visible pain! Drake brings himself up onto his feet, as he’s sending repeated rights across Ronan’s skull while he can, which Malosi is struggling to fight off here! Drake now darte his attention toward the steel steps, as he looks to toss Ronan right against the steel steps here—BUT RONAN REVERSES THE MOMENTUM AS HE LOOKS TO THROW DRAKE KING DIRECTLY INTO THE STEEL!
Rich Russillo: TO NO AVAIL! Drake King is able to stop himself from colliding with the steps by placing his foot against the steel, which Ronan doesn’t seem to notice as he turns himself away from Drake, looking to be rather pleased with tossing him into those steps that he must’ve believed succeeded! Now he’s looking back at Andre with a big smile on his face, rather happy with how this has reverted back to his own control here!
Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) You see! I ALWAYS have an answer for everything against this guy, my Kaiser! Don’t you worry!
Persephone: Never could I be more annoyed than I am right now…
James Peters: Now Ronan is just having the laugh of his life while turning himself back toward Drake… WHO LEAPS RIGHT TOWARD HIM WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE TO STAGGER RONAN!!! The knee strike absolutely staggered Ronan to quite the great extent as he’s not taken off of his feet—but the big man is driven into the barricade once more by Drake King! His lower back collides with the barricade as Ronan is struggling to keep himself in a great rhythm now, Drake then shifts the control into driving Ronan’s midsection into the APRON now!!! Ronan’s not having the best of times right now, as Drake is now pushing Ronan back into the ring! He is looking to get himself onto the apron—
Rich Russillo: But there’s Andre taking quite the deliberate steps forward toward Drake! Drake King takes notice of Andre Walker at the corner of his eye, and he doesn’t refrain from glaring right toward him as he’s shaking his head, not allowing him to deter himself any further than he could! Drake brings himself up onto the apron, now seeing Ronan is back up to his feet in quite the staggered position here as Drake leaps up to the top rope, LOOKING FOR THE SPRINGBOARD KNEE—
James Peters: RONAN SHOVES THE ROPES! CAUSING DRAKE THE COLLAPSE BACK ONTO THE MAT BEFORE HE COULD EVEN HAVE THE CHANCE! That time wasted on Andre’s presence being taken into account has helped Ronan immensely! Now he’s dragging Drake King back up to his feet, SHORTLY BEFORE TAKING HIM RIGHT BACK DOWN WITH AN IMMENSE LARIAT!!!! Ronan with the cover!!!
ONEEEE!!!
TWOOOO—
Rich Russillo: KICK OUT!! Drake is very much still in this, and Ronan doesn’t seem all too keen on allowing Drake King further leeway to get himself back into this match! Malosi actually may want to finish Drake & cause this match to end sooner to impress Andre Walker! Ronan’s nodding to Andre as he’s now dragging Drake upward into this stance, tossing him into the ropes as Drake is running back… DIRECTLY INTO RONAN’S ‘VERTIGO’ DEEP SIX—
James Peters: DRAKE SQUIRMS FREE FROM RONAN’S GRASP AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! Ronan tries to swing toward Drake King who is able to duck the swing and rush the ropes… AS HE’S ABLE TO RUN BACK TOWARD RONAN AND PLANT HIM DOWNWARD WITH THE SLINGBLADE!!! Malosi is taken down with that as now Drake is able to motion himself toward the corner, his eyes focused on climbing up to the turnbuckle while Ronan is still down! Drake is making the climb, able to assume his position to the top while—what the hell?!?!? Andre just tossed something right where Ronan is!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE CAN’T FOCUS ON THAT AS HE LEAPS OFF FOR THE ‘PHOENIX SPLASH’—BUT RONAN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!!! Thankfully Drake saves himself by landing on his own two feet and rolling through to maneuver accordingly! Drake quickly turns himself around with his eyes back on Ronan Malosi, now rushing back toward his opponent as he’s still looking to keep Ronan down—
(SMACK!!!!)
James Peters: WHAT THE?!?? RONAN JUST TOSSED THE CHAIR DIRECTLY INTO DRAKE’S SKULL!!! Drake is now stumbling backward as he’s clutching his own head, shaking his head vigorously while squirming about! Ronan used the chair that Andre Walker tossed into the ring! As far as I’m concerned, Ronan just utilized an ILLEGAL object in this wrestling match! The referee has no choice here!
(However, as the referee looks toward the timekeepers area, Andre Walker speaks with Bella Braxton, who reluctantly nods and raises her microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Due in part to the Gawd Contract… this match, is now a NO DISQUALIFICATIONS MATCH!!!
Persephone: Oh my god we’re gonna be here forever…
Rich Russillo: Holy crap!!! The Kaiser is using all of his power tonight to assure that Ronan Malosi can utilize the advantages provided by the Gawd Contract! He just changed the trajectory of this match dramatically in a matter of moments here, and the match continues of course! Drake King looks visibly irate as he has a hand on his own head here!!! Now Ronan’s all smiles, reverting back to picking up the chair and focusing back on Drake King, as he’s rushing toward him and raising the chair to strike downward!!!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE BOOTS THE KNEE, CAUSING RONAN’S KNEE TO BUCKLE AS HE COLLAPSES AGAINST THE ROPES! Drake brings himself back up to his feet as he’s now picking up the chair, glaring directly toward Andre Walker with visible annoyance across his face… AS HE STRIKES THE CHAIR RIGHT ACROSS RONAN’S BACK! Drake isn’t holding back for a second, now allowing the chair to run wild across Roman’s back as he’s sending chair strike after chair strike, repeating the strikes to no avail!!! The referee can’t do anything about it either, as this is all that Andre wanted when he changed the match!
Rich Russillo: And now Drake is looking to make an increasingly emphatic statement with what’s in store next, setting the chair down as he is trying to drag Ronan over to the chair, now looking to put him directly into the most unrecognizable realm of pain here as he’s doing his best to hold his arms upward, with the chair set up just under Ronan’s face as Drake King IS NOW LOOKING FOR ‘ASCENSION’ RIGHT ONTO THE CHAIR—
James Peters: RONAN SQUIRMS FREE AND A DESPERATE EYE RAKE FOLLOWS!! Ronan just raked Drake’s eyes as Drake is forced to back away from Ronan Malosi, with Ronan able to recover just enough to be able to evade disaster right then and there! Ronan’s got his own hand on his back as he’s shaking his head, feeling the effects of the punishment that Drake has put him through as Drake King now staggers over forward to Ronan—DIRECTLY INTO RONAN LIFTING DRAKE KING OFF THE MAT & NAILING ‘VERTIGO’ ONTO THE CHAIR!!! THE DEEP SIX SENDS DRAKE SPIRALLING DIRECTLY INTO THE CHAIR!!!! RONAN WITH THE COVER!!!
ONEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOO!!!!
THREE—
Persephone: My god, we’re gonna get even more bullshit to follow. It’s what you expect at this point, get me outta here!
Rich Russillo: Drake King is able to kick out and remain in this match!!! Ronan’s got quite the shocked expression, but he doesn’t allow himself to get lost in translation as he looks toward Andre Walker, which seems to give him further affirmation of what he’s doing as he smiles once more. Ronan proceeds to beat down Drake as much as can with repeated punches to keep Drake from mounting any fight back toward him! Now Ronan’s motioning over to the apron, and searches under the ring as he’s able to bring out a trash can that’s got it’s own assortment of weaponry, letting it sit right next to the apron as he pulls out a kendo stick!
James Peters: Which, this does not look all too good for Drake King at the moment… as Roman WHACKS the kendo stick away onto Drake’s back! No disqualification and all, Ronan is taking full advantage of the matter at hand! Now whacking away with repeated kendo sticks as Drake doesn’t seem to have the greatest chance here, ‘till Roman tosses the kendo stick away. With the chair placed exactly where it is, Ronan can only smile from ear to ear as he nods to himself when dragging Drake up to his feet with a hand wrapped around his wrist! AS HE’S NOW PULLING DRAKE KING DIRECTLY INTO THE ‘DEATH-RO’—
Rich Russillo: DRAKE FLIPS THROUGH THE ‘DEATH-RO’ AS RONAN’S BENDING FORWARD IN THE PROCESS—ALLOWING DRAKE KING TO HOOK HIS ARMS FOR THE ‘ASCENSION’ PEDIGREE ONTO THE CHAIR!!!! ‘ASCENSION’ IS A SUCCESS!!! Ronan has no freakin’ clue where he is as Drake King is able to quickly crawl over to the ropes, helping himself back up to his feet while Ronan is stumbling upward… AS DRAKE RUSHES TOWARD RONAN!!!
James Peters: WITH RONAN FALLING TO ‘GUILLOTINE’!!! THE SICK KICK CONNECTS!!! RONAN FALLS BACK AS DRAKE HOOKS THE LEG!!!! THIS ONE’S OVER!!!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: DING! DING! DING!
James Peters: What?!?!? Why’s the bell not ringing?!??
Persephone: Idiots, look!
(Andre Walker can be seen keeping a hold of the timekeeper’s wrist, which was hovering over the bell, as he shakes his head as he speaks to Bella once again. Bella then raises the microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Due in part to the Gawd Contract… this match, is now a SUBMISSION MATCH!!!
(Drake King is seated, facepalming with both hands as the frustration is visible on his face. He glared toward where Andre is situated, crawling over to the apron as he places a hand on the middle rope, shaking his head.)
Drake King: (off-mic) You moron… you literal moron… enough of the games, enough of the tired, overblown redundancy that you’re causing here… you’re wasting everybody’s time!
Rich Russillo: Oh my, Drake King is NOT happy to be continuing this match! He surely had the match won right then and there as he had Ronan down for the three! Only for Andre to flip this match right on its head yet again, and now there’s no way for Drake to win without submitting Ronan Malosi! Now Drake has to refocus his attention on Ronan, as he’s bringing himself back over to Ronan & looking to keep him down all the same—
James Peters: ‘HUNGER ON HILLSIDE’!!!! RONAN MUSTERED UP ALL OF THE ENERGY POSSIBLE TO NAIL THE SPEAR & TAKE DRAKE KING DOWN! Now Ronan’s visibly spent, but he managed to recover due in part to all the time that was spent with Drake King focusing on the Kaiser! Now Ronan has the opportunity to keep Drake down! To submit Drake King and pick up a huge win as Andre is looking on! Malosi situates himself over Drake with a knee pressing against his lower back, shortly before interlocking his own hands around Drake’s chin TO LOCK IN THE SINGLE-LEG CAMEL CLUTCH!!! Ronan’s got the modified camel clutch applied as Drake is trying to squirm as he may, but Roman Malosi is assuring that all of his bodyweight keeps Drake suppressed!
Rich Russillo: Drake King is absolutely in a bad spot right now! This will not end all too well for him as this submission match could serve to end the match if he doesn’t find a way to escape this! Andre is watching on with quite the sly expression on his own face here, as Ronan might win this! BUT DRAKE IS NOW PRYING THE HANDS OF RONAN APART, AWAY FROM HIS OWN FACE AS RONAN IS TRYING TO MAINTAIN THIS SUBMISSION, BUT NOT WORKING TO THE EFFECT THAT HE WANTS THIS TO!!!
James Peters: AS DRAKE KING SHIFTS HIS WEIGHT AROUND & NAILS A SWIFT KICK ONTO RONAN’S TEMPLE! NOW RONAN’S FORCED TO LET GO ENTIRELY AS HE’S BACK UP TO HIS FEET, WITH DRAKE NOW MOTIONING BACK UP TO HIS OWN FEET AS HE’S NAILING FOREARM AFTER FOREARM ACROSS RONAN’S HEAD, KEEPING RONAN BACKED INTO THE CORNER AS HE HAS NO MEANS OF DEFENDING HIMSELF CONSIDERABLY! DISQUALIFICATIONS ARE A FACTOR IN THIS SUBMISSION MATCH AS IT HAS NOT BEEN CLARIFIED OTHERWISE, BUT NOW DRAKE KING RUSHES TOWARD RONAN AND NAILS A DROPKICK DIRECTLY INTO OPPONENT IN THE CORNER!
Persephone: Wait, no more of that chaos????? :francis:
Rich Russillo: RONAN’S KEPT AT BAY AS DRAKE IS QUICKLY MOVING BACK UP TO HIS FEET, RUSHING TOWARD THE OPPOSITE CORNER BEFORE RUNNING BACK TOWARD RONAN & NAILING ANOTHER HUGE DROPKICK THAT KEEPS MALOSI FROM MAKING ANY SUDDEN MOVEMENTS! RONAN’S CLUTCHING ONTO THE ROPES TO KEEP HIMSELF UP, BUT DRAKE ISN’T TRYING TO SLOW DOWN FOR A SECOND! HE’S BACK UP & RUSHING OVER TO THE CORNER, NOW LOOKING FOR THE THIRD—OH MY GOD! RONAN’S CATCHING HIM DIRECTLY INTO THE ‘DEATH RO’!!!!
James Peters: NO!!! DRAKE MANEUVERS RIGHT OVER RONAN AS THIS CAUSES RONAN TO ROLL FORWARD… AS DRAKE NOW HAS A HEEL HOOK LOCKED IN!!! THE HEEL HOOK IS APPLIED!!! DRAKE IS ABLE TO EVADE DISASTER IN AN IMMENSE WAY AS NOW RONAN’S SCREAMING OUT IN PAIN!!! THE HEEL HOOK HAS BEEN TIGHTLY LOCKED IN WITH DRAKE NOT SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN FOR A SECOND! BUT RONAN’S NOT GONNA ALLOW HIMSELF TO SUBMIT IN THIS SUBMISSION FOR THE MOMENT, AS HE USES ALL OF HIS ENERGY TO ROLL HIMSELF OVER! NOW HE’S BACKING HIMSELF, PULLING THE BODY WEIGHT OF HIMSELF & DRAKE KING TOWARD THE ROPES—
Rich Russillo: SUPERKICK!!! DRAKE KING WITH THE SUPERKICK AS MALOSI’S STUNNED!!! DRAKE IS NOW LOOKING TO MAKE RONAN TAP IN ANOTHER MANNER… WITH THE CROSSFACE SUBMISSION LOCKED IN!!! AND RONAN’S MORE GROGGY THAN EVER THIS TIME!! DRAKE KING IS GLARING DIRECTLY TOWARD ANDRE WALKER AS HE’S MAKING SURE THAT THIS CROSSFACE IS KEPT TIGHTLY IN PLACE FOR RONAN BEING UNABLE TO MANEUVER! RONAN WILL HAVE TO TAP OUT RIGHT HERE IF HE’S NOT ABLE TO MAKE ANY SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENTS!
(As the crossface is applied, Drake King is glaring directly toward Andre Walker. However, Andre sports a smirk on his face as he then looks toward Bella Braxton.)
Drake King: (off-mic) DON’T. YOU. DARE.
(Andre proceeds to speak toward her, as Bella would nod to him and raise her microphone soon afterward.)
Bella Braxton: Due in part to the Gawd Contract… this match, IS NOW A—
James Peters: DRAKE JUST RUSHED TOWARD ANDRE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!!! AS HE’S HAD ENOUGH! HE’S RAINING THE RIGHTS UPON ANDRE WALKER!!!
Rich Russillo: ANDRE IS TRYING TO RETURN THE FIRE!!! THE REFEREE HAS TO CALL FOR THE BELL FOR ANOTHER MANNER NOW!!! IT’S JUST GONE COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL AFTER EVERYTHING THAT HAS CHANGED WITH THIS MATCH!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: LADIES & GENTLEMEN, THIS MATCH… IS A NO CONTEST!!!!
Persephone: Wow what a bummer for everybody else here BUT THEY’RE FIGHTING! BRAWLING! I LOVE IT!
James Peters: DRAKE KING IS DOING ALL THAT HE CAN TO GIVE EVERYTHING TO HIS PAIN FOR PRIDE OPPONENT, BUT ANDRE SENDS A KNEE DIRECTLY ACROSS HIS ABDOMEN! ANDRE NOW LOOKS TO SEND DRAKE DIRECTLY INTO THE STEPS—BUT DRAKE SENDS ANDRE INTO THE STEEL STEPS INSTEAD, REVERSING THE MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM!!!
Rich Russillo: AND DRAKE’S APPLYING THE PRESSURE!! NOW RONAN’S SLIDING OUT OF THE RING AS HE’S LOOKING TO GET HIS HANDS ON DRAKE KING—BUT DRAKE’S SENDING THE RIGHTS TO RONAN AS WELL!!! RONAN IS STRUGGLING HERE AS HE CAN’T SEEM TO DEAL WITH THE FRUSTRATION ON DISPLAY FROM DRAKE KING! RONAN TRIES TO SHOVE DRAKE AWAY, NOW LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESLINE—
James Peters: BUT DRAKE DUCKS! RONAN TURNS… DIRECTLY INTO A SUPERKICK THAT TAKES HIM DOWN TO A PRONE POSITION!! NOW RONAN’S VULNERABLE AND DRAKE SEES HIM… AS HE AIMS FOR ‘JUDGMENT DAY’ WITH THE CURB STOMP—
Rich Russillo: SUPERMAN PUNCH FROM ANDRE WALKER! ANDRE’S NOW SPORTING ANGER ON HIS OWN FACE AS HE’S DRAGGING RONAN UP, AND POINTING DIRECTLY AT DRAKE!
Andre Walker: (off-mic) WE PUT HIS SORRY ASS INTO THE DAMN GROUND! NOW!
James Peters: AND RONAN’S GONNA FOLLOW HIS KAISER! HE DRAGS DRAKE KING UP… AS HE LOOKS FOR THE ‘DEATH-RO’—BUT LANDS DRAKE BACK ON HIS FEET DIRECTLY INTO ‘HUNGER ON HILLSIDE’ FROM ANDRE WALKER!!!! DRAKE KING IS TAKEN DOWN AS THE COMBO FROM THE KAISER & MALOSI IS ENOUGH TO TAKE DRAKE KING DOWN!!!!
Rich Russillo: WOW!!! THIS HAS SPIRALED INTO ANOTHER WORLD OF CHAOS, WHICH ENDS WITH ANDRE STANDING TALL OVER HIS PAIN FOR PRIDE OPPONENT, WITH THE AID OF RONAN!
(Drake King is laid out on ringside floor as officials sprawl onto the scene to check on him. Andre Walker stands right over the steel steps while glaring down at Drake, shaking his head as he points to himself before raising the ones high in the air as Ronan follows. The scene soon fades out from there.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Cameron Ella Ava faces Roberto De La Rosa for the Hardcore Championship.)
(The camera returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing and ready to start the introductions for the final match of the evening.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! This next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn starts playing as Cameron Ella Ava enters the arena to a nice reaction from the crowd. Cameron is ready for action as she heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From Los Angeles, California! Weighing 140 pounds. Here is “THE SERPENT” CAMERON! ELLA! AVA!
James Peters: Here comes Cameron as she heads to the ring for singles action. Last week, Cameron had a pretty busy week.
Persephone: Are you talking about when that old hag watched that clusterfuck of a six person match last week? The only enjoyable part of that match was being able to watch Luis… all of Luis… oh baby.
Rich Russillo: OH GAWD!!! Anyways, not only that, after she got the victory of Scotty, she has got to be feeling a little sore after being put through a flaming table last week thanks to Roberto De La Rosa! She no doubt wants revenge against Roberto, but tonight she is in nontitle action a very dangerous World Champion
(Cameron enters the arena and takes her corner as her entrance music fades off. Seconds later,“It Ain’t Safe” by Skepta starts playing as the EAW World Champion Charlie Marr enters the arena to boos from the crowd. Charlie holds his title in the air for a brief second before he heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! From Tower Hamlets, London, United Kingdom! Weighing 240 pounds! Here is the EAW WORLD CHAMPION!! “THE TYRANT” CHARLIE MARR!
Rich Russillo: Here comes the World Champion and he is heading to the ring with major intensity. He looks to be strictly business, especially with what happened last week.
Persephone: Oh great! We go from an old hag to a dumb balding bastard. Could this match get any worse? I mean that thing last week that resembled a crappy daytime talk show.
James Peters: Charlie is borderline pissed off after that fiasco last week with Jake Smith, so there is no doubt that he might want to take some of that aggression out on Cameron. Two Hall of Famers about to lockup. Who will leave victorious? We’re about to find out.
(Charlie enters the ring and holds the EAW World Championship in the air before handing it to the referee as his entrance music fades off. The referee checks both competitors before they call for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! This is our main event of the evening! The reigning EAW World Champion is taking on a former World Champion. This is going to be an exciting battle that you don’t get to see very often.
Persephone: This is going to be as boring as hell. It’s like watching two old fucks fighting for the last cup of tapioca pudding at the nursing home. That reminds me. Is this match being broadcasted in black and white?
Rich Russillo: It’s too early to be making remarks like that. They are old at all. Right now, Cam and Charlie lock up in the center of the ring and it is Charlie who takes the early advantage in this match.
Persephone: Charlie got the side headlock probably because he blinded her with his shiny ass head. I guess use whatever you got to your advantage.
James Peters: Cameron quickly gets free and counters into a hammerlock, but the hammerlock doesn’t last long AS CHARLIE THROWS AN ELBOW AND HE CATCHES CAM ON THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE!
Rich Russillo: Cam flinches back and she is holding her nose in pain as Charlie starts throwing forearms into her face and sending her reeling back. Charlie backs Cameron against the ropes before whipping her to the other side.
James Peters: Cameron comes back AND CHARLIE GOES FOR A BACK BODY DROP, BUT CAMERON MANAGES TO LAND ON HER FEET! Cam hits the ropes on the other side as Charlie grabs her for a backbreaker
Persephone: CAMERON COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS! Aww. Are her eyes watering? Is her mascara running? Good. I hope it blinds the bitch. Are the EMTs ready to go just in case one of these two breaks a hip or something?
Rich Russillo: Will you stop? But Charlie was sent for the ride off the headscissors and he comes running in for a big boot, BUT CAMERON CATCHES CHARLIE WITH AN ARMDRAG AND SENDS HIM BACK DOWN TO THE MAT!
James Peters: Charlie is getting more annoyed by the second that he is not able to get the advantage back in this match, but he is being outmaneuvered by a former 4 Time World Champion.
Persephone: It’s kind of funny watching Charlie get annoyed. I wonder if he’ll throw a temper tantrum. Let me tell you, that will make my night.
Rich Russillo: I think that’s the last thing that we want especially after what he did to Jake last week. Charlie is back on his feet and he gets right in Cameron’s face and he is not backing down.
Persephone: Look at what we got here. We have a standoff. Imagine if this was at the old folks home. We would see actual tumbleweeds rolling across the floor. :mjlol:
James Peters: Persephone is having way too much fun with her remarks toward the competitors in this match AND CAMERON WITH A RIGHT HAND STRIKES CHARLIE RIGHT IN THE JAW!!
Rich Russillo: Charlie isn’t playing around either AND HE COMES BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND OF HIS OWN! Cam sent back towards the ropes AND CHARLIE GOES FOR A BIG BOOT–
James Peters: CAM GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND CHARLIE GETS HIS BOOT CAUGHT ON THE TOP ROPE! Charlie didn’t see that one coming!
Persephone: Bahahahaha! This is great! He looks like an idiot! But right now, Old Lady Cameron uses her power and lifts Charlie off his free foot–
Rich Russillo: CAM PICKS UP CHARLIE AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE FLOOR! CHARLIE CAUGHT HIS BACK ON THE EDGE OF THE RING BEFORE HE HITS THE FLOOR!
James Peters: Cam is holding her back a little bit. She’s no doubt still feeling the pain of the flaming table from last week.
Persephone: I don’t see why she’s complaining about it. It’s the first time in a long time that anybody considered her hot.
Rich Russillo: Cute, Persephone. But Charlie is trying to recover on the outside as he starts to get back to his feet.
Persephone: Oh look at this sideshow in the ring. Cameron hits the ropes on the far side and it looks like she is trying to build up speed. Isn’t gonna work because silicone weighs you down and prevents speed build up.
James Peters: I don’t think that’s the case as Cameron is running across the ring AS SHE LAUNCHES HERSELF OVER THE ROPE—
Rich Russillo: Charlie gets back to his feet AND CAM COMES CRASHING DOWN ON HIM WITH A TOPE CON HILO! WHAT A MOVE FROM CAMERON!!
James Peters: The high risk move pays off as Cameron gets back to her feet and the crowd is loving this match as Cameron starts getting back to her feet.
Persephone: Bitch. She doesn’t care. She’s a cold hearted snake. Look into her eyes. There’s no telling lies. There’s no brain in her head either.
Rich Russillo: Right now Cameron is in control of the match as she grabs Charlie and gets him back to his feet. Cameron with an Irish Whip AND CHARLIE GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!
James Peters: Did you hear that sound when Charlie met the ringpost? That was an ugly sound as Cameron comes around AND HITS A LOW DROPKICK!!
Persephone: While all this is going on, the referee is counting these two out. HEY REF! They can’t hear you. Better get a bullhorn so they can hear the count.
Rich Russillo: Oh come on, Persephone. These two are amazing competitors. They might have the best attitudes but they are very successful in the ring.
Persephone: Yeah yeah yeah. Warriors. Fighting spirit and all that other bullshit that I don’t care to hear about unless we are talking about Luis. That man just does things to me.
James Peters: I bet he does. But Cameron has climbed up on the apron and she is trying to bring Charlie back on his feet—
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE WITH A LEG SWEEP AND CAMERON CRACKS THE RING APRON HARD!! Her back and head took some damage. That didn’t help her pain from last week.
James Peters: What’s worse is that Charlie no doubt knows what went down last week and that is almost like a big bullseye on Cameron.
Persephone: Can we put her through another flaming table? I would love that because we would get to see her flesh burn again.
Rich Russillo: While Persephone is fantasizing about third degree burns, the referee has reached nine on their count. Charlie hears the count and he rolls Cameron in the ring.
James Peters: Charlie follows suit and he barely beats the referee’s count. Charlie gets back out onto the apron as Cam has not really moved—
Persephone: CHARLIE WITH THE SLINGSHOT ELBOW DROP RIGHT IN CAM’S LOWER BACK!! If he elbowed her chest, Baldy would have bounced right out the ring. THAT WOULD BE HILARIOUS!
Rich Russillo: While you are trying to not laugh your ass off, Cameron is holding her lower back in pain. But Charlie is right there and he pulls Cameron back to her feet.
Persephone: Charlie has a facelock applied AND HE TAKES CAMERON UP AND OVER WITH A SNAP SUPLEX BEFORE HE FLOATS OVER FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWW—-
James Peters: CAMERON POWERS OUT AT ONE! Cameron has taken some damage already in this match, but this match still has a long way to go before this match is done. When you are a Hall of Famer, you learn a thing or two about conditioning and endurance.
Rich Russillo: Right now, Charlie is in complete control of this match as he pulls Cameron away from the ropes and towards the center of the ring BEFORE CHARLIE DROPS HIS KNEE IN CAMERON’S LOWER BACK!
James Peters: Charlie stands up BEFORE HE DROPS HIS KNEE ONCE AGAIN! Charlie is having a hell of a time torturing Cameron and causing her pain.
Persephone: You make it sound like doing stuff like that is a bad thing. I mean the more pain you cause, the better chances you have of ending up on top. That is Wrestling 101.
Rich Russillo: Yeah like you were talking about wrestling right now, but let’s say you were. Right now Charlie drives his knee into the middle of Cameron’s spine BEFORE PULLING HER UP WITH A MODIFIED FULL NELSON!
James Peters: SUBMISSION HOLD APPLIED AND CHARLIE IS OFF TO A GREAT START IN BREAKING DOWN CAMERON! THE REFEREE IS RIGHT THERE TO SEE IF CAMERON PASSES OUT OR CHOOSES TO TAP OUT!
Persephone: OF COURSE SHE WON’T GIVE UP!! NONE OF THESE IDIOTS KNOW WHEN TO GIVE ANYTHING UP! IT’S RIDICULOUS! I think these idiots need to learn to tap out every once in a while and put an end to my misery every once in a while. Damn!
Rich Russillo: What if it was Luis?
Persephone: Would never happen. The longer Luis lasts, the more I am put out of my misery.
James Peters: Too much information from Persephone AS CAMERON IS YELLING OUT TO THE REFEREE! IS SHE GONNA GIVE IT UP?
Rich Russillo: Not quite. We can see that CHARLIE HAS A HANDFUL OF CAMERON’S HAIR AND HE IS PULLING BACK TO GIVE HIM AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE!!
James Peters: THE REFEREE JUST CAUGHT IT AND THEY ARE FORCING CHARLIE TO RELEASE THE SUBMISSION! CHARLIE IS NOT LETTING GO AND THE REFEREE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO START A FIVE COUNT!
Persephone: Charlie lets the hair go on four and forces Cameron’s face to bounce off the mat. That was funny to see but why can’t these wrestlers go all the way to five? A disqualification to end a match quicker every once in a while isn’t a bad thing.
Rich Russillo: This match is a FPV Main event level match and the last thing anybody wants to see is this match end in a disqualification just so Persephone can flirt with Luis.
James Peters: Cameron is still down on the mat as Charlie brings her back to her feet. Cameron is still feeling the submission as Charlie whips her to the ropes. Cameron comes back AND CHARLIE TRIES FOR THE BACK BODY DROP AGAIN–
Persephone: Of course she counters. Cameron rolls off of Charlie’s back and lands on her feet behind Charlie. Cameron backs up a little as Charlie turns around-
Rich Russillo: AND CAMERON HITS A ROUNDHOUSE KICK THAT CATCHES CHARLIE IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Charlie was knocked for a loop after that kick and he bounces off the ropes as Cameron catches him with a facelock.
Persephone: Cameron musters up the glorious Ava Family strength to lift Charlie up AND TAKE HIM OVER WITH A SUPLEX! What an amazing match this has been. It’s almost like I can’t stand it.
James Peters: LOOK AT THIS! CAMERON ROLLS BACK AND IS NOW ON TOP OF CHARLIE AND SHE IS JUST PUNCHING CHARLIE IN THE FACE! STRAIGHT LEFTS AND RIGHTS AND CHARLIE IS BLOCKING AS BEST AS HE CAN!
Rich Russillo: The referee is right there telling Cameron to open those fists and the referee once again has no choice but to start a count. The referee reaches four and Cameron finally opens up the punches.
James Peters: Look at Cameron. She has hold of Charlie’s left arm AND SHE IS BENDING BACK ON HIS FINGERS! SHE IS AS SADISTIC AS HE IS! She had enough fun with that as she takes Charlie’s right arm and bends it back in a really ugly way like it’s almost bent backwards.
Persephone: How is this ugly? There are no bones sticking out. There have been no fingers removed. You guys are just being big babies.
Rich Russillo: Cameron is eyeing Charlie’s arm with evil intentions in her eyes before she LIFTS HER FOOT UP AND SHE JUST STOMPS ON CHARLIE’S BENT ARM! OH MY GAWD! CHARLIE IS HOLDING HIS ARM IN PAIN!
James Peters: Persephone was talking about bones sticking out earlier. He might not have any bones sticking out, but Cameron could have easily broken Charlie’s arm after that!
Persephone: No blood. No bones. No nothing! If she did break his arm, then this would be the most boring arm break that I have ever seen.
Rich Russillo: Safe to say that Persephone is not impressed with what Cam did. Charlie has rolled onto his knees as Cameron hits the ropes AND HITS THE SHINING WIZARD! BOOTS TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!
Persephone: Baldy might have had his lights dimmed…at least what lights that are still working in that screwball head of his.
James Peters: Charlie is still down as Cameron drags Charlie over to the corner and Cameron is climbing to the high rent district that is the top rope.
Rich Russillo: Cameron is looking to get a little risky as he is standing on the top rope. Charlie hasn’t moved AS CAMERON JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND GOES FOR THE DIVING CORKSCREW MOONSAULT–
James Peters: SHE GOT THE MOONSAULT! DIRECT HIT ACROSS CHARLIE’S CHEST! CAMERON DRAGS CHARLIE TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND SHE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHH–
Persephone: He kicked out. What a shock. This match continues. I am so excited that we get to keep watching this match for the ages. Ages 70 to 80!
Rich Russillo: They aren’t old, Persephone! They are some of the greatest competitors in EAW and this match is on free television for the world to see. As we get back to the match as Charlie kicked out of the moonsault, he rolled onto his stomach–
James Peters: AND CAMERON HAS THE ARMBAR ON THAT LEFT ARM THAT SHE HURT EARLIER! SUBMISSION APPLIED AND CAM RETURNS THE FAVOR OF CHARLIE’S SUBMISSION EARLIER!
Persephone: If this gawd awful submission doesn’t take his arm out, the osteoporosis he has will finish the job. Again the referee is there to see if Charlie wants to give up this match. I don’t see why they bother because nobody in this damn company ever taps out. Drives me crazy.
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT CHARLIE’S ARM! CAMERON HAS HIS ARM IN A VERY HORRIBLE TORQUE AND CAMERON IS PUTTING ALL OF HER WEIGHT INTO THE SUBMISSION TO PREVENT CHARLIE FROM DRAGGING HIMSELF TO THE ROPES!
Persephone: Why are these submissions always so time consuming? Wasting ten minutes just for the match to continue. I hate this place, but look at Charlie still trying to fight out of the armbar.
James Peters: I think he has something in mind as he starts to roll over on his right arm AND HE MANAGES TO ROLL OVER AND SEND CAMERON FALLING BACKWARDS AND SHE IS ON THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON STILL HAS THE ARMBAR APPLIED BUT CHARLIE MANAGES TO BRIDGE UP FOR A MODIFIED ROLLUP! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHH–
James Peters: CAMERON KICKS OUT AT TWO! Mixed blessing for Cameron as she is still in the match, but she had to release the armbar to continue the match.
Persephone: Well isn’t that just great to know. I don’t know if we can stand it if this match keeps going on. I know I can’t stand it.
Rich Russillo: Thank you, Persephone. Anyways, Cam and Charlie are both back to their feet and Cameron comes in for a clothesline, BUT CHARLIE WITH A DROP TOE HOLD THAT SENDS CAMERON THROAT FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE!
James Peters: Cameron didn’t see that coming and she is holding her throat in pain as she is coughing after the force of hitting the middle rope.
Persephone: She’s being a Drama Queen. From what I heard, she doesn’t usually cough when something hits her throat. BAHAHAHAHAHA! Cam is such a skank. Not just a skank. An OLD Skank!
Rich Russillo: Will you stop talking about Cameron like that? Especially since she isn’t old and isn’t a skank. Would it kill you to be nice?
Persephone: To Luis De La Rosa? No. To any of the Ava bitches? It might.
James Peters: Of course it would. But right now Cameron is back on her feet and Charlie is right there AS HE LIFTS HER UP IN THE AIR AND DRIVES HER INTO THE MAT WITH “THE HEADMASTER RITUAL”!
Rich Russillo: PAINFUL LOOKING SPINEBUSTER BY THE WORLD CHAMPION! CAMERON LOOKS LIKE SHE HAD A BAD CASE OF WHIPLASH ON IMPACT AND CHARLIE DROPS DOWN AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRREEEEEE–
James Peters: CAMERON KICKS OUT AT TWO!! WHAT A NEAR FALL BY CHARLIE MARR AND HE IS NOT HAPPY THAT THIS MATCH MUST CONTINUE ON!
Persephone: I don’t know why he is so shocked. He dropped her on her head and that’s the safest part of her body thanks to hair dye and botox.
Rich Russillo: Come on, Persephone. This has been an amazing match between two of the greatest EAW has to offer. These two are really bringing the fight to each other in a way that we know that Hall of Famers can do.
James Peters: Charlie is back on his feet once more and he grabs Cameron and brings her back on her feet as well.
Persephone: He kicks her in the gut and doubles her over before grabbing her and putting her head down. A position that Cameron is well familiar with.
Rich Russillo: Why do you hate Cameron so much? What did she ever do to you?
Persephone: She exists. That’s enough of a reason for me.
James Peters: As we get back to the match, Charlie grabs Cameron around the waist AND TRIES TO HOIST HER UP FOR A POWERBOMB—
Rich Russillo: HE COULDN’T GET IT!! I THINK HIS ARM GAVE OUT AND COULDN’T HOLD CAMERON AFTER THE ARMBAR!
James Peters: That could cost Charlie right there as Cameron is able to land on her feet.
Persephone: Now she grabs Charlie around the neck and looks to snapmare Charlie over—
Rich Russillo: SHE DROVE CHARLIE’S FACE INTO HER KNEE! SHE HITS “SNAPBACK”! SNAPMARE FACEBREAKER WAS A DIRECT HIT AS CHARLIE STUMBLES BACK!
James Peters: Cameron hits the ropes on the other side and gets full speed BEFORE LEAVING HER FEET AND CLOBBERING CHARLIE IN THE JAW WITH A POWERFUL FOREARM SMASH! CAMERON HIT THE “WONDER WOMAN PUNCH”.
Persephone: Did she seriously call that load of garbage a “Wonder Woman Punch”? You have got to be kidding. Silicone is no damn Wonder Woman. The only Wonder Woman here is me.
Rich Russillo: Yeah let’s go with that. But Charlie falls after being hit in the jaw. Cameron once again drags Charlie away from the ropes and goes for the cover.
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Persephone: CHARLIE KICKED OUT! WHY IN THE HELL WOULD HE GO AND DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT? THIS MATCH COULD HAVE BEEN OVER AND HE’S RUINING EVERYTHING!
James Peters: Near fall for Cameron and she is looking ready to end this match once and for all AND SHE GRABS CHARLIE’S LEFT ARM AND LOCKS IN THE FUJIWARA ARMBAR! ANOTHER SUBMISSION APPLIED!
Rich Russillo: WAIT A SECOND, JAMES! SHE TRANSITIONS THE ARMBAR RIGHT INTO THE TRIANGLE CHOKE! TRIANGLE CHOKE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!
James Peters: CAMERON STILL HAS HOLD OF CHARLIE’S LEFT ARM AND IS CAUSING EVEN MORE DAMAGE AS SHE IS ALSO CHOKING CHARLIE MARR OUT!
Persephone: Oh my gawd! These submissions are so damn boring. Why can’t they just beat the hell out of each other? At least that was somewhat tolerable. Right now, we are subject to watching Charlie Marr flying around trying to get free.
Rich Russillo: What Persephone is saying is that Charlie is trying to fight out of the Triangle Choke, BUT CAMERON HAS THAT SUBMISSION IN DEEP! HOW MUCH LONGER CAN CHARLIE LAST SINCE A ROPE BREAK IS VERY UNLIKELY!
James Peters: LOOK AT THIS! CHARLIE PLANTS HIS FEET FIRMLY ON THE MAT AND WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING? HE IS TRYING TO MUSTER UP THE STRENGTH TO GET FREE OF THE TRIANGLE CHOKE!
Persephone: Why in the hell can’t he just pass out. There is no shame to give it up and fight another day. Let’s end this match so we can end the show.
Rich Russillo: Because he is the EAW World Champion and he doesn’t want to give Jake Smith the satisfaction of watching him pass out this close to Pain for Pride.
Persephone: What a bullshit excuse. And who cares about Jake Smith. He’s short and he’s annoying… like an ant or a flea.
James Peters: CHARLIE MARR LOOKED LIKE HE WAS ON THE VERGE OF PASSING OUT, BUT INSTEAD, HE HAS MUSTERED UP HIS STRENGTH AND HE LIFTED CAMERON UP IN THE AIR!
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT THE POWER FROM THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION AND HE WALKS CAMERON OVER TO THE CORNER AND HE COUNTERS WITH A MODIFIED BUCKLE BOMB!
James Peters: CAMERON IS FORCED TO RELEASE THE TRIANGLE CHOKE AS SHE IS LEANING IN THE CORNER! CHARLIE BACKS UP AND HE IS HOLDING HIS LEFT ARM!
Persephone: He’s falling apart right before our very eyes. Come on and get the lead out. Let’s finish this match. We know we are close to the end.
Rich Russillo: We certainly could be close to the end of the match as Charlie backs up AND THEN HE RUNS FULL SPEED INTO THE CORNER BEFORE HE CLOBBERS CAMERON!
James Peters: “DEATH OR GLORY” BY THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION! DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TAKES CAMERON AND HE IS USING HIS GOOD ARM AND WHAT HE CAN WITH HIS LEFT ARM TO DRAG CAMERON TO THE CENTER OF THE RING FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEE!
James Peters: CAMERON KICKS OUT AT TWO! WOW THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE KICKOUT! The crowd let out a sigh of relief because they thought that the match could have ended right there.
Persephone: Of course the match wasn’t going to end there because these screwballs don’t know when to wrap things up. Like a horrible movie that just won’t end.
Rich Russillo: You make it sound like this match is complete torture.
Persephone: Because it is. Stop being so damn stupid, Rich.
James Peters: As we get back to the match, Charlie has brought Cameron back to her feet and whips her to the ropes.
Rich Russillo: Cameron rebounds off the ropes AND CHARLIE FOLLOWS UP WITH A BIG BOOT TO THE FACE! Cameron looks to be falling to the mat, BUT CHARLIE CATCHES HER!
James Peters: Charlie has a facelock applied as he hooks both of Cameron’s arms. CHARLIE IS DONE! HE IS SETTING CAMERON UP FOR “THE QUEEN IS DEAD”! HE IS LOOKING FOR THAT DOUBLE ARMED DDT–
Persephone: ANOTHER COUNTER! OH GOODY! Charlie was looking to spike Cameron, but Cameron uses whatever strength she has left and counters with a modified Northern Lights Suplex–
Rich Russillo: SHE COULDN’T KEEP THE BRIDGE FOR THE COVER WITH ALL THE BACK DAMAGE SHE HAS TAKEN! Instead, she pulls herself up and goes right to the top rope.
James Peters: Cameron is looking for the “Glass Ceiling” stunner. She is waiting for Charlie to get back to his feet–
Persephone: WHAT THE HELL IS JAKE SMITH DOING HERE? HAVEN’T WE SEEN ENOUGH OF THAT LITTLE SHIT TONIGHT?
Rich Russillo: JAKE IS HERE AND HE JUMPS ON THE APRON AND HE IS YELLING TOWARDS CHARLIE! CHARLIE AND JAKE ARE YELLING AT EACH OTHER WHILE THE REFEREE TRIES TO BREAK THEM UP–
James Peters: CAMERON WAS JUST SHOVED OFF THE TOP ROPE BACK INTO THE RING… THAT’S ROBERTO DE LA ROSA! THE HARDCORE CHAMPION IS BACK OUT HERE! NOW HE ENTERS THE RING AND HE STARTS PUNCHING CAMERON!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE MARR HAS JUST PULLED JAKE SMITH INTO THE RING AND NOW THESE TWO ARE FIGHTING!
Persephone: Why am I not surprised that these idiots wanna beat the hell out of each other and waste my time.
James Peters: THE REFEREE HAS LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THIS MATCH THANKS TO JAKE AND ROBERTO BEING OUT HERE! WE HAVE NOTHING BUT CHAOS AND THE REFEREE IS LEFT WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL FOR THE BELL!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(The crowd immediately starts to boo after the referee called for the bell. The referee quickly runs over to Bella Braxton, who comes to the ring to listen to the referee before she announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the referee has informed me that they have officially ruled this match… A NO CONTEST!
(The referee boos even louder after the announcement. Meanwhile the referee is trying their hardest to have ANY success breaking these four up.)
James Peters: To be honest, I am not surprised that this happened. With everything that has gone down tonight, it was a matter of when and not if.
Rich Russillo: We were witnessing a hell of a Voltage main event which came crashing down thanks to Roberto and Jake. Things are starting to hit a fever pitch and we still have three weeks until Pain for Pride.
Persephone: If you ask me, watching these idiots brawl and beat the hell out of each other. Now let’s see some bloodshed.
Rich Russillo: I am surprised that they lasted this long before they started fighting. The Champions and their respective challengers are just laying into each other. The referee is having no luck getting either fight to break it up.
Persephone: The referee is an idiot. Hatred is always stronger than referees.
James Peters: Cameron and Roberto are really going at it. They were face to face earlier and I am shocked that these two didn’t fight then.
Rich Russillo: So much hatred in these two high profile championship matches. Look at Charlie and Jake. I think they are going for bloodshed with the way the keep punching each other.
Persephone: ABOUT TIME!!
James Peters: Also remember that Charlie Marr told Jake earlier that something crazy is going to happen next week. I can only wonder what Charlie has in mind. It’s probably nothing good.
Persephone: I can hardly wait.
Rich Russillo: Charlie knocks Jake backwards, AND NOW ROBERTO DE LA ROSA CATCHES JAKE OFF GUARD WITH A BOOT TO THE HEAD! REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED EARLIER BETWEEN THESE TWO! ROBERTO KNOCKED CAMERON AWAY, AND NOW HE IS JUST PUNCHING AWAY AT THE GRAND RAMPAGE WINNER!
James Peters: YEAH, BUT CAMERON QUICKLY CAPITALIZES AS SHE PULLS ROBERTO OFF OF JAKE, CONTINUING TO ATTACK THE HARDCORE CHAMPION!
Rich Russillo: Charlie looking to capitalize after Roberto just attacked Jake, BUT JAKE RAKES THE EYES! Just look at the chaos going on right now!
James Peters: Now we see the extra referees and security coming down to break all this chaos up as they are still beating the shit out of each other! Unfortunately, that is all the time that we have. Thank you all for joining us for Sunday Night Voltage! For Rich Russillo and Persephone, I am James Peters. Goodnight everybody!
(The final shot has the four competitors still beating the hell out of each other as the referees and security start coming down to the ring to break up the fight as the shot fades to black.)
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