Voltage 8/22/2021

(EAW intro plays.)

(A recap from Bloodsport 2021 begins to play. The recap starts off with the interaction between Drake King and Sierra while her and Ximena Velasquez were entering the building. Drake makes it clear that he doesn’t like Ximena, meanwhile Sierra tells Drake to make sure Minerva stays out of their business. After this the show kicks off with Minerva’s National Elite Championship match against Chris Elite in the Exploding Barbed Wire TLC match. Minerva would retain, and afterwards Cleopatra would make a surprising return to EAW, mockingly blowing a kiss to Minerva. After this, Persephone reveals her match stipulation, where she creates her own match. The “McAllister Mayhem” match between Donovan Duke, Shane Gates, Danny Tanner and Lucas Johnson would ultimately be won by Donovan Duke, successfully retaining his 24/7 contract. After this, Captain Charisma names Jamie O’Hara the team captain for Voltage’s Brand Warfare team. Next, Holly Arrow defeats her enemy Mary S. Atlas in the Fans Bring the Weapons match. Next, Ingrid Newkirk of PETA has a disagreement with the Woogieman over the piranha deathmatch, and the Woogieman swallows a piranha to prove that they are not dangerous. Following this, Ryan Wilson retains his New Breed Championship against Alex Myers in said Piranha Deathmatch.)

(Next, Jake Smith would defeat Raven Roberts in their Chicago Street Fight. After this, Ms. Extreme would defeat Hikari Kanno in their Universal Women’s Championship “Championship versus Hair” Scaffold Match. After resistance from Miku Sakai that led to security getting involved, and ultimately Hikari Kanno accepting her fate, Ms. Extreme would shave her head. After this, Ximena Velasquez would be seen watching on at the stage as Ms. Extreme takes her leave. Afterwards, Captain Charisma names New Eden as the Voltage team for Territorial Invasion’s main event, and while they initially refuse, that changes as Captain Charisma offers to give them full control over Voltage for a month as long as they win. After this, Candice Blair defeats Miku Sakai in their Extreme Lingerie match. Next, Jamie O’Hara’s 30 Minute Hardcore Iron Man match against Myles goes to a draw, but Jamie is able to get the victory after a sudden death overtime. Next, Ximena Velasquez cuts a promo, and after Ms. Extreme steps up to her, Ximena makes a comment about the Champion’s height before brushing her off. Finally, in the main event of the show, Drake King would defeat Justin Windgate in their Chainsaw Deathmatch to retain his EAW Championship, ending the show alongside New Eden.)

(As always, ’33rd Blakk Glass’ by Sosmula and ZillaKami blasts through the speakers of the arena while the camera fades to the Simmons Bank Arena. Pyro is shooting out of the stage while the crowd is hyped for the occasion. The camera then goes to the commentary booth where the usual Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen.)

James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen…. WELCOME TO SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!! We’re coming off of our first free-per-view of the season in Bloodsport, and what a show that was!

Rich Russillo: I don’t think there’s enough words for how amazing that show was.

Persephone: 3/10. McAllister Mayhem carried.

James Peters: Well there were a lot of fantastic moments of that show, and we’ll have even more moments coming up as we build to Territorial Invasion, but starting off Voltage it looks like we have the second appearance of an EAW legend in two years after they made their return at Bloodsport!

(Voltage fades to the stage, and the crowd immediately begins cheering in anticipation as the ramp has been covered by a red carpet. The fans aren’t entirely sure who it is for yet, but they’re excited as they can tell something big is coming.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… PLEASE WELCOME…. “THE GREATEST VIXEN THAT EVER LIVED”, CLEEEOOOOOPPAAAATTTTRRRAAA!!!!!

(The crowd explodes as ‘Mona Lisa’ by Lil Wayne featuring Kendrick Lamar hits, and almost immediately the music is overshadowed by the cheers from the crowd. Pyro and golden fireworks immediately shoot out of the stage, and after a few moments, a bunch of large, good looking men begin walking out to the stage. Even more men walk out through the curtain, but they’re not alone, as soon after they walk out Cleopatra herself is finally revealed, being carried on a shiny golden throne by the men. Cleopatra has her arms spread out and a big, confident smile on her face as she basks in her own glory, and from there the cheers only grow louder as they get to see the legend in person.)

James Peters: Here she is! Cleopatra! We saw her make a shocking return back at Bloodsport where she confronted Minerva, and now she’s here on Voltage!

Rich Russillo: I don’t think there’s any words that do justice to just how big of a star Cleopatra is, but I think this entrance says it all. I don’t think anyone expected Cleopatra to come back to this place, but I sure am happy to see her here again!

Persephone: I don’t know why we’re making such a big deal out of this. I don’t even know why she’s here but I know for a fact that it’s not gonna be anything interesting just for the sole fact that Rexy isn’t involved.

(Cleopatra is carried down the red carpet as her confidence shines through her smile, until finally they reach the bottom of the ramp. The men gently put down the throne, and another man climbs up onto the apron before holding the ropes open for Cleopatra, who makes her way into the ring as even more pyro shoots out. The cheering continues as Cleopatra is handed a microphone from the timekeeper’s area.)

Persephone: What a stupid, excessive entrance.

James Peters: I don’t think you’d be satisfied with anyone’s entrance unless the fireworks were forming Rex McAllister’s face.

Persephone: :oh:

(Finally, the crowd begins to settle down, but Cleopatra points the microphone at the audience, inviting them to begin cheering again, which they do, before pulling the microphone back towards herself.)

Cleopatra: I’m baaaaaaaaack!

(The cheering continues, and Cleopatra keeps the smile on her face seeing the ovation the crowd is giving her.)

Cleopatra: Surely you didn’t think you’d seen the last of me, right? :mjlol2: NEVER would I let that old hag Amber Keys be the end of me. I know you all missed me, and I really don’t blame you. Someone of my likeness is really a one of a kind talent that’ll never be replicated, and ever since Pain for Pride back in 2019 I haven’t had the opportunity to step foot in the ring. For two whole years you all missed the opportunity to see the Queen of the Nile in action. Two whole years since my last wrestling match, and for a while I actually thought that I wouldn’t be back for an even longer period of time. After Pain for Pride 12 I actually did believe my wrestling career was over. You all know the story between me and Amber Keys, and once that all came to an end and I was left without a career, I thought that my time with EAW was over, and all I had left to do was hang up the boots. She humiliated me, but you can’t stop someone like Cleopatra from being the biggest star in the world. I used to think that my time was done, but that changed after I was approached by SOSA Henderson in my palace earlier this year back at Battle of Egypt, and I realized that my name was still coming out of Minerva’s mouth two years after my departure.

(The crowd begins booing after hearing Minerva’s name, which Cleopatra understands is the usual reaction at this point.)

Cleopatra: After Egypt, I knew that I’d be entering this ring again one day. I knew that I’d be standing in front of all of you again, and I suppose I shouldn’t be too surprised that I’m here to address Minerva of all people. It’s cute how after all this time, Minerva is still seeking the validation of others and begging to be mentioned in the same breath as people like Cameron Ella Ava, Kassidy Heart and myself. It really shows just how hypocritical New Eden is, and Minerva’s the worst one of the three. She’s never been with them just because she wanted to change EAW. She was never with them because she wanted to abolish Championships, she was with them because she wanted to be put on a pedestal. Minerva’s only here because she wants to be given the recognition she *thinks* she’s being robbed of. I didn’t have to return to EAW. I could’ve stayed gone and everything would’ve been perfectly fine, but it’s hard not to want to come back when the company’s full of people like Minerva desperate just to be viewed in the same light as someone like Cleopatra, when in reality I’m someone she could never be mentioned in the same sentence with unless it’s the entire world telling Minerva that she’ll NEVER be anything like me.

Cleopatra: Minerva and I have our history, and it’s never been pretty. My confrontation with her back at Bloodsport was far from the first time we’ve seen each other. We’ve been in the ring time and time again, and almost every single time there was something on the line. When I first faced Minerva, she was still going through her first year in EAW. When I faced Minerva she had no real idea what she was in for, but it looks like even now absolutely nothing about her has changed. Minerva’s still desperate for the same validation she was desperate for back in 2019. She’s still the same little nuisance she used to be, and I’ll admit. Back then she actually managed to get the better of me. Back then I believed that someone like Minerva didn’t have what it took to overcome someone that paved the way for Elitists like her, but in the end things didn’t go how I expected. Minerva helped stop me from becoming a two-time Empire Tag Team Champion. Minerva stopped me from winning the women’s Grand Rampage match. Minerva was a thorn in my side in the past and now she decided to be a thorn in everyone else’s side. Our history with each other was full of moments, and some of them weren’t the greatest for me, but I’m still here, and perhaps you’ll all be treated to a new chapter of our story soon enough.

(The crowd explodes for Cleopatra, and Cleopatra looks around at the fans with a smirk on her face as ‘Mona Lisa’ begins to play once again.)

James Peters: :oh:!!!

Rich Russillo: Does this mean Cleopatra is challenging Minerva!? Is this real!? Is this actually happening!? I genuinely can’t believe my eyes, I never thought we’d see the day that Cleopatra wrestles again, and now it might happen against someone she knows very well!

James Peters: Cleopatra hasn’t been seen in the ring since 2019, and it was in the same year that Cleopatra and Minerva would face each other! Cleopatra and Minerva do have history, Cleo wasn’t lying there whatsoever, and I think we all remember the feud between Heavenly Hell and the Queen’s Court!

Persephone: Why are we supposed to care exactly? Whatever Minerva and Cleopatra had to do with each other back in 2019 was irrelevant and I don’t know why anyone wants to see these two in the ring with each other again in 2021. Well.. I also just don’t know why anyone would want to see Minerva or Cleopatra in the ring at all :francis:.

James Peters: I don’t know what Cleopatra’s future holds, but after hearing the things she just said, it definitely looks promising! If I were Minerva I’d definitely be watching my back right now, because it looks like the “Queen of the Nile” might have her on her radar.

(As ‘Mona Lisa’ continues to play, Cleopatra takes a seat on her golden throne. The men standing at ringside lift up the throne, and they begin to slowly take Cleopatra back up the red carpet as Cleopatra waves at the cheering fans, who are clearly just excited to see her. As the men continue to take Cleopatra up the ramp and they take their leave, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside for the very first time in the night.)

[SCREENBAR: Detroit, Michigan. Outside the home of Justin Windgate.]

(The scene opens to an outside shot of Justin Windgate’s house. Seconds later, the camera cuts to the inside of his house where we see Justin Windgate sitting on his couch. It looks like he’s in the middle of rolling up a joint, but he looks up and catches the camera. He gives the camera a smirk, quickly finishes rolling the joint up, and gets ready to address the EAW fans.)

Justin Windgate: It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a week since Bloodsport, but the “Xtreme Classic” is glad to get a chance to speak. Let me start off by saying thank you to each and every person who gave their wishes and check on the status of my well-being. I really appreciate it. Believe me when I tell you all that I would rather be doing all this in the middle of an EAW ring, but addressing everything from home will work for now. Everybody must be wondering why I’m talking to everybody from the comfort of my own home, but I’ll get to that in the moment.

Justin Windgate: Now that I have the chance, I wanted to let everybody know that even though I unfortunately did not pick up the win at Bloodsport, that I am still in extremely high spirits and staying as positive as possible. Anyways, I wanted to take this time to address a few things that have been on my mind. The first thing I want to do is give the EAW Universe a little update on my condition after Bloodsport.

Justin Windgate: Believe me when I say that I would have much rather been in the ring on Voltage this week competing alongside the rest of the Voltage roster, but unfortunately, I can’t do that right now. You see, I suffered a very horrible concussion during my match with Drake King. If you watch the match over, you wouldn’t exactly have to guess when I got the concussion. I’m still showing symptoms from the concussion and I have not been medically cleared to compete right now. That’s why I’m talking to everybody sitting on my couch instead of in the middle of the ring listening to cheers coming from the crowd. It isn’t the choice I would have made, but it is what it is.

(Justin slowly shakes his head in a mix of disappointment and disgust.)

Justin Windgate: I went through so much and had put up with so much bullshit in the weeks leading up to Bloodsport having to deal with not only Drake King, I also had to watch my back for his little buddies Myles and Minerva to protect myself from any possible sneak attack they could try since that’s their style to try to give Drake as much of an advantage as possible. It was like a living hell. I worked my ass off up until Bloodsport with the thought of knocking New Eden–more specifically Drake–down off their pedestals and bringing them back to a necessary reality.

Justin Windgate: Bloodsport can be considered equal to my own personal living nightmare. As much as I want to talk shit about the event, that Chainsaw Deathmatch against Drake King was not only one of the unique matches I’ve competed in, according to many people it’s been considered match of the night and it’s also been considered a contender for match of the year. Not only that, I really think that this match was without a doubt one of the best matches of my entire wrestling career. It just really, REALLY sucks that I just couldn’t get the job done. I was so damn close to completing the decapitation of the evil demon that I could taste it, but it slipped through my fingers so quickly.

Justin Windgate: I think the majority of the EAW Universe would agree with me in that they absolutely HATE the fact that Drake King is walking around as the champion with the EAW World Championship around his waist acting like he’s so damn high and mighty with his flunkies behind him pretending he is preaching gospel. It is so sickening that it makes me want to puke. Drake the Redeemer, my ass!

(Justin Windgate flips off the camera, directed towards his annoyance of Drake King.)

Justin Windgate: Do you know what else I can’t stand? I can’t stand that New Eden is still a group that has all this power at their disposal and the offer that Captain Charisma gave them will give them even more power should they win. I normally wouldn’t doubt the decision making skills that our Voltage Commissioner has, but I really hope that Captain Charisma’s decision to incentivize New Eden if they bring Voltage the victory at Territorial Invasion doesn’t come back to bite Captain Charisma in the butt. Not only him, we need hope that this doesn’t come back to haunt the rest of the Elitists on Voltage.

Justin Windgate: Think about it. New Eden wins. New Eden gets the power to control Voltage in their vision and that means the rest of the Voltage roster are under their control. Nobody is safe! Shit, it sounds horrible enough already just picturing it. Can you imagine it if it actually becomes a reality?

(Justin pinches the bridge of his nose, controlling his temper. He takes a deep breath before continuing.)

Justin Windgate: Right now, I’m done talking about New Eden. Now I want to talk about the event I mentioned earlier. The next free-per-view event on the schedule; Territorial Invasion. Speaking of Territorial Invasion, earlier this week while I was feeling like I was in a little bit of a fog. That’s because I was coping with the pain from Bloodsport in only the best way possible that the Xtreme Classic knows how….

(Justin does his taunt of smoking two blunts before continuing.)

Justin Windgate: Lighting it up, of course. But as I was saying, as I was a little zoned out from all the medicinal rehabilitation, I heard my phone start to ring and you would not believe who was calling me because I couldn’t believe it myself.

Justin Windgate: It was Jamie O’Hara of all people. Not that it was a bad thing, it was just one of the things that was just out of the blue and completely unexpected. At first glance, I thought I was on one of those TV shows being punked or pranked or something. But that wasn’t the case. The call was very much the real deal.

(Justin gives a simple shrug.)

Justin Windgate: Anyways, curiosity got the better of me and I decided to go ahead and answer the phone call. Good thing I did because we exchanged a couple of short pleasantries, and then we almost immediately got straight down to business. Jamie and I ended up having a nice little conversation for a few moments.

(Justin pauses for a second, before grinning.)

Justin Windgate: After all the discussion that me and Jamie did, and damn let me tell you he was very convincing with what he had to say. By the end of our little phone conversation, I agreed to join Jamie at Territorial Invasion and now the Voltage Brand Warfare Team officially has their second member. To be honest, I really don’t have very fond memories from the Territorial Invasion event last year because of everything that happened. But this is a new season, a new year, and a new brand. This time around, I am going to do anything and everything within my power to make sure that I rectify the events from last year’s War Games mishap and help Voltage leave victorious in the Brand Warfare match.

(Justin takes a second to bask and soak in the satisfaction of joining the Voltage Brand Warfare team.)

Justin Windgate: Now, Jamie, thank you for convincing me to take this opportunity to compete alongside you at Territorial Invasion. I vow to not let you down, Jamie. And to whoever our other teammates end up being in this match, I vow to not let any of you down either.

(Justin rubs the back of his head before rubbing his ribs, still tender from Bloodsport.)

Justin Windgate: I might be black and blue all over my body and I feel like I got hit by a car, but I promise to each and every fan who is sitting in the arena listening or watching this at home right now that I will be back on Voltage real soon. I guarantee it!

Justin Windgate: I will also guarantee one more thing. That is nothing and I mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING can keep the “Xtreme Classic” down for long. I’ll be back stronger than before. When I do come back, you guys better watch out because I’ll be ready to light up against the competition.

(Justin does his gunshot taunt towards the camera with a smirk on his face that turns to a smile as picks up the joint from earlier as the scene fades elsewhere.)

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(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton standing in the middle of the ring as she is ready to announce the opening match.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen…this is our opening contest for Sunday Night Voltage and it is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

Bella Braxton: ONE FALL!! INTRODUCING FIRST!!

(“T.D. (Visualizer) by Lil Yachty & Tierra Whack ft. A$AP Rocky & Tyler the Creator starts to play as Jay Jerry Johnson enters the arena and makes his way to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd.)

Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring. He resides in Yokohama, Japan…weighing in at 198 pounds! HE IS THE “CHARISMATIC ARTIST” JAY…JERRY…JOHNSON!

James Peters: Jay Jerry Johnson makes his way to the ring for singles action. The last time Johnson was in action was on Showdown where he was victorious in a triple threat match!

Persephone: What the hell kind of name is Jay Jerry Johnson?!? He’s gonna get carpal tunnel syndrome if he ever has to do an autograph session. It’s too long and there’s too many Js.

Rich Russillo: For those watching at home, Jay resides in Japan, but he was born in Chicago. This young star is looking to keep the momentum going with a victory tonight on Voltage. He better be careful because his opponent can be dangerous.

(Jay enters the ring as “T.D. (Visualizer) stops playing. Jay makes his way to one of the corners of the ring as “Bad Man” by Blues Saraceno plays as Kirk Redwood enters the arena to another mixed reaction.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT! He is from Boston, Massachusetts…weighing in at 210 pounds. HE IS THE “UNKILLABLE” KIRK REDWOOD!

(Kirk is standing at the top of the ramp as he shows his taped fists to the camera. They have Jay’s name written on them before he laughs and heads to the ring.)

Persephone: Good for him. He can spell and write all by himself. Let’s get this damn thing over with.

Rich Russillo: Kirk Redwood is another man who is looking to continue building momentum. We last saw him compete on Dynasty where he defeated Dynasty’s Solomon Stane in singles action. This man is a former street fighter, so it’ll be interesting to see how he continues to build upon that here in EAW.

(Kirk enters the ring and stands in the opposite corner, waiting for the bell to ring.)

James Peters: Kirk Redwood doesn’t deal with flashy. He just wants to beat people up and rise the ranks of EAW. Let’s see if he can continue that tonight as the referee calls for the bell.

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: This match is underway. Two of Voltage’s up and coming Elitists going one-on-one tonight. Johnson looks ready to lock up and it looks like Redwood is gonna oblige. Collar and elbow tie up in the center of the ring, but Redwood is using his strength advantage to back Johnson into the corner. Referee asking for a clean break.

ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Rich Russillo: The men break the tie up surprisingly clean, but Redwood takes control with a chop to the chest of Johnson! DAMN! YOU COULD HEAR THAT CHOP FROM THE NOSEBLEED SEATS! THAT WAS LOUD! Redwood pulls the arm of Johnson and clobbers him with a clothesline. These men are almost equal in size and stature, but the fighting past of Kirk Redwood giving him the edge in terms of strength and power.

Persephone: Can this guy get arrested again so we go on to the next match?

James Peters: I don’t think that’s going to happen. Redwood stays on the attack and mounts Johnson with punches to Johnson. BARE KNUCKLES RAINING DOWN ON THE SKULL OF JOHNSON! Johnson is trying to cover up and the ref is trying to get Redwood to stop the punches.

Referee: (off-mic) OPEN THE FIST, KIRK! OPEN IT NOW! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Persephone: He opens the fist. That’s a shocker. It looks like there is a brain inside his head.

Rich Russillo: Redwood prides himself on being a very methodical competitor. Let’s see if he’s going to live to the hype. Redwood gets off Johnson and turns him onto his stomach and immediately applies an ankle lock! IT’S EARLY IN THE MATCH, BUT WILL THIS SUBMISSION BE ENOUGH TO GET JOHNSON TO SUBMIT?

James Peters: You are right with it being too early for a submission because LOOK AT JOHNSON! JOHNSON GETS HIS OTHER LEG UNDER THE ARMPIT OF REDWOOD AND ROLLS HIM UP! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!

ONNNNNEEEEE!!

TWWWOOOO–

Persephone: Redwood kicks out. Damn it! This match has to go on.

Rich Russillo: Redwood is back to his feet a little quicker and he catches Johnson with a big boot right to the face. Johnson sent back down and Redwood is right back on the attack. Redwood pulls Johnson back to his feet and DELIVERS A STIFF SLAP RIGHT TO THE FACE!! THAT SLAP COULD HAVE KNOCKED A TOOTH OUT! REDWOOD IS PLAYING FOR KEEPS!

James Peters: Redwood whips Johnson into the ropes. Johnson rebounds and ducks the Redwood clothesline, hits the ropes off the other side and COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS TO KIRK REDWOOD! REDWOOD DOWN AND JOHNSON DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD OF THE DOWNED REDWOOD! BUT REDWOOD IS STILL GETTING UP!!

Persephone: He just needs to stay down! This match is boring and I want to move on with my life!

Rich Russillo: Johnson looks like he’s going or another dropkick, BUT REDWOOD CATCHES HIM BY THE WAIST AND FLINGS HIM INTO THE ROPES WITH A STUN GUN!! THE THROAT OF JOHNSON JUST BECAME FRIENDS WITH THE TOP ROPE! JOHNSON STUMBLES BACK AND REDWOOD CATCHES HIM WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! JOHNSON LANDS ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND REDWOOD KEEPS IT LOCKED AND HE BRIDGES UP FOR PIN! SHOULDERS DOWN!

ONNNNNNEEEEE!!!

TWWWWOOOOOO!!!

THHRRRE—-

James Peters: AND JOHNSON GETS THE SHOULDER UP! Kirk Redwood back to his feet and he is motioning for Johnson to get back to his feet. Johnson still rocked from the German Suplex, but he slowly makes it back to his feet and REDWOOD STARTS UNLEASHING JABS TO THE FACE OF JOHNSON! LOOKS LIKE REDWOOD WANTS A KNOCKOUT VICTORY IN THE FOURTH ROUND!

Persephone: First rule of this match is to not talk about this match! Because it sucks!

Rich Russillo: Johnson looks like he is on Jello legs as Redwood goes for the knockout punch, BUT JOHNSON GOES TO DUCK IT! JOHNSON DUCKED DOWN BUT REDWOOD FAKED HIM OUT AND LOCKS IN THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE! ANOTHER SUBMISSION MOVE!! REDWOOD BRINGS JOHNSON DOWN AND GRAPEVINES HIS LEGS AROUND THE WAIST OF JOHNSON! THE GUILLOTINE IS LOCKED IN DEEP!!

James Peters: It certainly is! This submission will certainly be more effective than the ankle lock from earlier. JOHNSON IS TRYING TO DO WHATEVER HE CAN TO BREAK FREE BUT HE IS FADING QUICKLY!! THE GUILLOTINE MIGHT DO IT!

Persephone: Nighty night, guy with too many Js in his name. It’s almost over for you. Now let’s go on to the next match or play my Rexy’s Hall of Fame video again. I will never get tired of watching that…and him.

Rich Russillo: HOLD ON! IT’S NOT OVER YET! LOOK AT JAY! HE MANAGED TO BREAK THE GRAPEVINE AND FLIP FORWARD INTO A MODIFIED JACKKNIFE PIN! KIRK’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!

ONNNEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWOOO!!

THHRRRRREEEE!!!

James Peters: KIRK KICKS OUT!! HE ALMOST CAUGHT WHEN HIS OWN SUBMISSION GOT TURNED AGAINST HIM!! Johnson is crawling to the ropes and Redwood is stalking him like a predator towards his prey! REDWOOD LUNGES FOR THE ATTACK BUT JOHNSON WITH A DROP TOE HOLD SENDING REDWOOD INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE!

Rich Russillo: THIS MIGHT BE JOHNSON’S GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE ATTACK AGAINST THE FORMER STREET FIGHTER AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS GOING TO! JOHNSON PULLS REDWOOD TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND STARTS DELIVERING FOREARMS TO THE JAW OF REDWOOD!

Persephone: Good for him, but this match is so BORING! Can we have Bloodsport again? I miss the blood! :mjcry:

James Peters: Redwood tried to counter with a right hand, but this time Johnson ducks and DELIVERS A SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE GUT OF REDWOOD BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A SNAP SUPLEX! REDWOOD SLOWLY MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET AS JOHNSON HITS THE ROPES AND CATCHES HIM WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE, BUT REDWOOD IS STILL UP! JOHNSON WITH A BACK ELBOW RIGHT TO THE FACE OF REDWOOD, BUT HE DOESN’T STAGGER! WHAT IS JOHNSON PLANNING TO DO NOW? IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS GETTING REDWOOD IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT!

Rich Russillo: BUT REDWOOD IS BLOCKING IT! REDWOOD IS SHIFTING HIS WEIGHT ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MOVE, BUT JOHNSON IS CLOBBERING THE BACK OF REDWOOD WITH NUMEROUS LEFTS AND RIGHTS! JOHNSON GOING TO TRY IT AGAIN AND THIS TIME HE’S GETTING REDWOOD UP AND JOHNSON GETS HIM UP FOR THE POWERBOMB AND THEN HE AND KIRK DROP! THE SITOUT POWERBOMB CONNECTS THIS TIME!! WHAT A MOVE!! JOHNSON DOESN’T WASTE A SECOND AND GOES FOR THE COVER! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!

ONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!

TWWWWOOOOOOO!!!

THHHHHRRREEEEEEEE!!

James Peters: REDWOOD BARELY GETS THAT SHOULDER UP! THAT WAS VERY CLOSE!! I THOUGHT THAT COULD HAVE BEEN IT RIGHT THERE! HE IS IMPRESSING MANY PEOPLE HERE TONIGHT WITH THIS SHOWING! AMAZING SHOW OF STRENGTH FROM THE MAN WHO CALLS HIMSELF “THE CHARISMATIC ARTIST”.

Persephone: Seriously? He looks about as charismatic as a wet paper bag. Should have dropped the delinquent on his head and ended this shit show.

Rich Russillo: Johnson staying in control and whips Redwood into the turnbuckle. Johnson runs in for the attack. Johnson jumps and REDWOOD CATCHES HIM WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT RIGHT ON THE JAW! JOHNSON FALLS LIKE A TON OF BRICKS! WHAT A SHOT! NOW REDWOOD GRABS JOHNSON BY THE NECK AND FLINGS HIM HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING! REDWOOD IS PROUD OF HIMSELF AS JOHNSON MAKES IT TO HIS KNEES! REDWOOD RUNS IN AND CLOBBERS JOHNSON IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH THAT RUNNING KNEE! REDWOOD CALLS THAT THE BLITZKRIEG BOP!

Persephone: That has got to be the stupidest name I have ever heard! A fucking bop.

Rich Russillo: He can call it whatever he wants if it’s as effective as that. JOHNSON IS DOWN AND REDWOOD GOES FOR THE COVER! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!!

ONNNNNEEEEEE!!!

TWWWWWOOOO!!!

THRRREEEEEEEE!!!

James Peters: JOHNSON KICKS OUT! WHERE DID HE FIND THE ENERGY TO DO THAT? HE TOOK ALL OF THAT KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND STILL KICKED OUT!! WHAT FORTITUDE BY THE ROOKIE AND KIRK REDWOOD IS IN SHOCK! Redwood is not wasting any time by picking up Johnson by the neck and taking right back down with a snap suplex. For someone who is a former street fighter, he is showing some very technical offense in this match.

Persephone: Blech! Is there a cop in the crowd or is security free? Someone arrest this

Man for me!

James Peters: What did he do to you?

Persephone: He is assaulting all five of my senses.

Rich Russillo: I’ll protect you from him, my queen!

Persephone: I’ll have them arrest you next, you sicko!

Rich Russillo: :mjcry:

James Peters: While you two are busy, there is still a match going on as Kirk Redwood drops knees to the back of Jay Jerry Johnson. Redwood wants to make him pay for lasting this long in the match. REDWOOD GOING FOR A KICK TO THE TEMPLE BUT JOHNSON DUCKS IT! JOHNSON COUNTERS WITH A SCHOOLBOY ROLLUP! REDWOOD CAUGHT AGAIN! SHOULDERS DOWN!!

ONNNNEEEEE!!

TWWWWOOOO!!!

THRREEEEEEEE!!!

Rich Russillo: REDWOOD KICKS OUT AND HE LOOKS PISSED! HE CAN’T BELIEVE THAT HE ALMOST GOT CAUGHT AGAIN BY JAY JERRY JOHNSON! BOTH MEN BACK TO THEIR FEET! THEY RUN TOWARDS EACH OTHER AT FULL SPEED AND THEY CLOBBER EACH OTHER WITH CLOTHESLINES! BOTH MEN HAD THE SAME IDEA AND NOW THEY ARE BOTH DOWN! REFEREE IS CHECKING ON BOTH MEN BEFORE HE STARTS THE COUNT!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

FOUR!

Persephone: Both men are starting to move. Damn it! STAY DOWN SO THIS CAN BE OVER!

FIVE!

SIX!

SEVEN!

James Peters: KIRK REDWOOD HAS MADE IT TO HIS FEET! WILL REDWOOD WIN THE MATCH!

EIGHT!

NINE!

TE–

Rich Russillo: AND JOHNSON BEATS THE COUNT! THE MATCH CONTINUES! JOHNSON RUNNING TOWARDS REDWOOD AND REDWOOD COUNTERS SENDING JOHNSON OVER THE TOP ROPE BUT JOHNSON HOLDS ON TO THE TOP ROPE! REDWOOD CATCHES IT AND GOES FOR A PUNCH TO THE HEAD, BUT JOHNSON DUCKS IT AND COUNTERS WITH A LEG SWEEP! REDWOOD IS DOWN!!

James Peters: HE IS AND JOHNSON IS CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE!! JOHNSON IS LOOKING TO FLY!! WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING? HE IS TIGHTROPE WALKING TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROPES! SUCH BALANCE FROM THE ROOKIE AS HE LOOKS TO REDWOOD! HE JUMPS AND HITS HIS VERSION OF THE SPRINGBOARD 450 SPLASH!! HE CALLS THAT THE “MAILMAN’S LANDING”!

Persephone: Really? Another dumbass name for a dumbass move! We need someone on the payroll who can help these newbies come up with better move names!

James Peters: Once again, he can call it whatever he wants when it’s effective as that. THE MAILMAN’S LANDING WAS A THING OF BEAUTY AND HE HIT ALL OF IT! JOHNSON GOES FOR THE COVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!! REDWOOD’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!

ONNNNEEEEEEE!!

TWWWOOOOOO!!!

THRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Rich Russillo: FOOT ON THE ROPE! KIRK REDWOOD GOT HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! THAT IMMEDIATELY STOPS THE COUNT! JOHNSON THINKS HE’S WON THE MATCH, BUT HE DOESN’T REALIZE THAT IT’S STILL GOING!

Persephone: Jay Jerry too many Js is bouncing around like a moron acting like the big winner, but the referee just told him the bad news!! What an idiot! The way his face dropped in a matter of seconds amuses me. Dumbass!

James Peters: I wouldn’t exactly use those words, but Johnson does need to keep focused if he wants to win this match. Johnson gets back to Redwood and tries to bring him back to his feet, BUT REDWOOD COUNTERS WITH AN INSIDE CRADLE! JOHNSON ROLLED UP AND HIS SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!

ONNNNNEEEEEE!!

TWWWOOOOOOO!!

THRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Rich Russillo: JOHNSON KICKS OUT!! THAT WAS VERY CLOSE! HE THOUGHT HE WON THE MATCH BUT THEN HE ALMOST GOT CAUGHT AND LOST THE MATCH FOR HIMSELF!!

Persephone: That’s exactly what he gets for throwing himself a victory celebration when he never won the match! Then he got rolled up! Loser! Turnabout is fair play! What’s been good for Too Many Js works just as well for the delinquent. NOW HURRY UP AND END THIS MATCH!

James Peters: Johnson looking to get back on the attack, BUT REDWOOD CATCHES JOHNSON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREHEAD WITH A DANGEROUS PALM STRIKE! JOHNSON STAGGERS AS REDWOOD MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET AND CATCHES JOHNSON WITH A BEAUTIFUL TIGER SUPLEX!! REDWOOD ISN’T THROUGH YET! HE MOUNTS JOHNSON AGAIN AND INSTEAD OF THROWING PUNCHES, HE IS THROWING HEADBUTTS! ONE AFTER THE OTHER TO THE HEAD OF JAY JERRY JOHNSON!

Persephone: Well that isn’t very smart! If the hard head keeps doing that, he’ll knock him and himself out! Actually, that isn’t a bad idea! KEEP GOING! END THIS FIASCO!!

Rich Russillo: REDWOOD PICKS UP JOHNSON AND WHIPS HIM TO THE ROPES! JOHNSON WITH THE REBOUND AND REDWOOD LOCKS IN A SLEEPER HOLD! JOHNSON STRUGGLING A BIT TO STAY ON HIS FEET BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT IF HE FALLS TO THE GROUND, THE MATCH WILL NO DOUBT BE OVER! THE SLEEPER HOLD IS LOCKED IN TIGHT AND IT LOOKS LIKE JOHNSON IS STARTING TO FADE! JOHNSON IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING SO A ROPE BREAK WON’T HELP HIM NOW! HE NEEDS TO THINK OF SOMETHING AND FAST BEFORE HE GOES TO SLEEP!

James Peters: It looks like he is! JOHNSON USES WHATEVER ENERGY HE CAN MUSTER AND COUNTERS THE SLEEPER HOLD WITH A JAWBREAKER!! The top of Johnson’s head crashes against the chin and jaw of Kirk Redwood! Johnson back on his feet. JOHNSON HITS THE ROPES AND DODGES THE KNEE LIFT ATTEMPT BY REDWOOD! JOHNSON BEHIND REDWOOD AND HE CATCHES HIM WITH A BACKSTABBER! KIRK DOWN BUT JAY DOESN’T GO FOR THE COVER! INSTEAD, JAY WHIPS REDWOOD INTO THE CORNER AND RUNS TOWARDS HIM AND DELIVERS A RUNNING DROPKICK TO THE FACE! REDWOOD SLUMPING BUT STILL ON HIS FEET! JOHNSON DECIDES TO TRY IT AGAIN AND WHIPS HIM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! JOHNSON RUNS AGAIN AND…

Rich Russillo: REDWOOD WAS PLAYING POSSUM IN THE CORNER! REDWOOD COUNTERS WITH A PUNCH TO THE JAW!! DAMN! THAT LOOKED LIKE A KNOCKOUT SHOT! JOHNSON JUST CRASHES AND FALLS TO THE MAT! REDWOOD EXITS THE RING AND STANDS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE APRON! HE IS MOTIONING FOR JOHNSON TO GET BACK UP! JOHNSON SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET AND KIRK REDWOOD IS CHOMPING AT THE BIT! HE IS LOOKING TO HOPEFULLY FINISH OFF JOHNSON ONCE AND FOR ALL!! JOHNSON FINALLY BACK TO HIS FEET AND REDWOOD JUMPS TO THE TOP ROPE AND SPRINGBOARDS!! REDWOOD LOOKS TO FLY!

Persephone: Fly? As in fly away and never come back here ever again as long as I am here? Or they can stay and I fly to my Rexy!

James Peters: HE HITS IT!! THAT’S WHAT KIRK REDWOOD CALLS THE .50 CAL! SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN STYLE PUNCH CONNECT RIGHT ON THE JAW OF JAY JERRY JOHNSON! JOHNSON SENT HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING WITH THAT SHOT! KIRK REDWOOD CRAWLS OVER TO JOHNSON FOR THE COVER!! KIRK REDWOOD HOOKS THE LEG AND SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! WILL THIS BE ENOUGH?

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!

TWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THHHHHRRREEEEEEE!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Bad Man” starts to play as Kirk rolls off of Jay as the crowd gives a mixed reaction.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…KIRK REDWOOD!

James Peters: That was a hell of a match by two young rookies on Voltage! They showed they can go in the ring, but it was one and only one mistake that cost Jay Jerry Johnson the victory and at the end of the match, it was the “Unkillable” one who walks away with the victory.

Persephone: Yay…or something. OK, he can go away now and we can go on with our lives.

(Kirk makes it to his feet as the referee raises his hand in victory before Redwood quickly pulls it away and exits the ring.)

Rich Russillo: Strong attitude from Kirk Redwood and a great showing as well. You can say the same thing about Jay Jerry Johnson. He did make one mistake at the end of the match, but his performance in this match only shows that the best is yet to come.

James Peters: That’s right, Rich. It’s just the beginning for both these men and we will look forward to seeing them in the ring again soon.

Persephone: Says who?

(Kirk walks up the ramp, proud of his victory as he looks to the ring as Jay Jerry Johnson is sitting in the middle of the ring holding his jaw as looks towards Kirk with a little bit of disappointment as the camera fades elsewhere.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades to the backstage interview area where Sofia Clarke is standing by with a microphone, and a smile on her face. She takes a moment while the crowd murmurs in anticipation, before beginning to speak.)

Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome at this time, Mary S. Atlas.

(The crowd cheers upon seeing Mary S. Atlas enter the camera frame upon her introduction and stand next to Sofia. She nods her head with a light smile on her face, clearly still feeling the effects emotionally and physically from last week.)

Sofia Clarke: Mary, I know things must be quite difficult for you right now coming off a loss to Holly Arrow at Bloodsport in a Fans Bring The Weapons match; but I just wanted to get your thoughts and feelings about it all.

(Mary nods her head slowly after Sofia is down speaking. She gives a light sigh before looking back at Sofia and responding.)

Mary S Atlas: Yeah, Bloodsport did not go the way I wanted it to go, or had planned for it to go. It is quite disappointing to come up short against someone that has been putting me through so much hell. Holly deserves to get her come uppings, and she will some day. Karma is coming her way, and it will be oh so satisfying when it does. But as you can see I’m still living, and breathing, and have the chance to continue forward. I suffered just a bump in the road at Bloodsport, but ultimately my career isn’t over because of it, and now all I need is the chance to rebound from the loss in a big way.

Sofia Clarke: Did you have anything in mind on how you could make that happen?

Mary S Atlas: Of course! My main goal is to get a championship opportunity! What better way to prove that I belong here, and get back on my feet? Like I said I know Bloodsport didn’t go my way, but given the chance to win a championship, I know I would deliver. I know where I went wrong with that match against Holly, and I know I can capitalize off what I learned. I’m going to rebound from this in the biggest way possible, and no one is even going to remember what happened at Bloodsport afterward.

???: That’s riiiight you tell them girl!

(The crowd begins to react with a mix of cheers and boos upon hearing the voice of none other than Rebecca Blackwell, who enters into the scene and pats Mary on her shoulder. Mary’s face brightens up upon seeing her tag partner chosen for the Tag Team Lottery. Rebecca stands beside her, with her hands on her hips and a smirk on her face while she speaks.)

Rebecca Blackwell: The both of us have the tag team tournament coming up, and we can use that as a catapult for our careers. We are going up against two World Champions, and that is exactly what we need in order to get both of our careers off and running. I’m sure everyone doubts that we can do it, but this is wrestling, and as the past indicates, anything can happen in wrestling. We might not be household names right now, but imagine the headlines of two women that no one put that much thought into, actually taking out every single person they said they couldn’t.

(Mary looks towards her with a look of agreement on her face. Both of them fist bump one another, clearly showing their pride in the tournament, before Mary follows up.)

Mary S Atlas: We’re going to overcome the odds together! And after that we won’t be hearing about “what we can’t do” but rather what we were able to accomplish. I don’t see anyone with more heart, or determination than the two of us. We will conquer EAW, and the World together-

???: YAWN!

(Mary’s train of thought is interrupted while the crowd begins to erupt into boos upon hearing a very familiar voice. Both Mary and Rebecca look to one another, rolling their eyes in annoyance upon training their eyes on Ryan Wilson strutting into the scene. He has a shit-eating grin on his face while he looks towards Sofia who looks in confusion regarding the situation, Ryan pats the New Breed Championship before shooing Sofia away, ultimately beginning to speak.)

Ryan Wilson: You two have more heart than anyone else? Please. Heart isn’t going to do anything anyway even if that was true. You two think you deserve a title shot? For what? For showing up to work? That’s not how this works. Look, it’s real cute you think you can defy the odds and actually do something interesting with your lives, but you miss the most crucial ingredient for success, and that is talent. This team, will not do well. This team, will not go far. Especially when your beloved New Breed Champion is in the same tournament that you’re in. Now, Bloodsport might’ve been something me and my partner will have to discuss. But despite what happened at Bloodsport we will still find a way to be better than the likes of you. Ultimately, I have what neither one of you do, or ever will for that matter, and that is the New Breed Championship, and that is all I need to back up what I’m saying.

Rebecca Blackwell: You should know better than anyone that it only takes one win to change the public perception of someone. You were nothing, a complete failure, until you won that very title on your shoulder a few months ago. And don’t get me wrong, even now, people still don’t respect you. You held a position of power, being the GM of Showdown, and people still didn’t respect you. And do you know why? It’s because you’re a talentless, classless, hack that got lucky once, and is trying to present himself as a bigger deal than what he is due to this one win. You will never be the person you think you are, and no one will ever remember your name once you leave EAW.

Ryan Wilson: You are so clueless… How long have you even been here? A month? Leave it to Rebecca Blackwell to talk on things that she has no knowledge about. My role as Showdown General Manager elevated the brand to a whole other level… I don’t need to explain any of this to you. I am the New Breed Champion, and you two have done nothing. You’re pathetic, and stealing airtime from people that actually deserve it. People like me. People who are big deals. People that fans actually want to see. Oh. Did you hear that? Another person just changed the channel because they saw two classless idiots who have no ounce of charisma on their TV screens.

Mary S Atlas: Yeah, I’m pretty sure people aren’t really big on ginger doofuses complaining about everything all the time.. Might be a you thing.. But I find it quite strange that you decided to bombard our interview, when we’re the ones that don’t matter. Maybe it’s the fact that you don’t get TV time, because no one wants to hear you talk. Honestly you’re probably scared of us. You know that I could take your title. Don’t forget Ryan that I could’ve been challenging you for the title if it wasn’t for Holly. I was a victim of circumstances beyond my control.. You know what that’s like right? I mean you complained for years about how Jack Ripley “stole” your Hardcore Championship because he cashed his 24/7 contract during your match. I wouldn’t be so confident if I were you.

(Ryan rubs his chin for a moment, slowly nodding while looking towards Mary. For the first time in this interview, Ryan actually sees what his opposition have to say towards him. Ryan looks impressed for a moment that Mary could dig that up, before responding shortly after.)

Ryan Wilson: Hmm you know something? You might have a point. You Mary, not you Rebecca you sounded dumb as shit, and I’m surprised you’re employed. But Mary, I do see your point. I was a victim of Jack Ripley’s selfishness, and I was never afforded the opportunity that was stolen away from me. I had to scratch and claw to get where I am today, even though I had earned it years ago. So you know what Mary? Next week, you got it. Ryan Wilson versus Mary S Atlas for my New Breed Championship. You talked a whole bunch of shit, it would really be a shame if you just flopped, and failed after all this… Let’s see if you can actually prove yourself.

(Ryan Wilson with a more serious look on his face turns around and walks away, leaving Mary and Rebecca shocked by what transpired. Mary’s look of confidence turns to a look of determination while she nods her head slowly. It’s clear she’s very serious about the opportunity that has just been put in front of her, and Rebecca is very supportive of it as a result.)

Mary S Atlas: I will not let this opportunity fall through my fingers..

Rebecca Blackwell: You got this girl!

(Both Mary and Rebecca from there, walk off in the opposite direction from Ryan. Which is the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage from there begins to fade to elsewhere.)

Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome at this time, Mary S. Atlas.

(Mary nods her head slowly after Sofia is down speaking. She gives a light sigh before looking back at Sofia and responding.)

Sofia Clarke: Did you have anything in mind on how you could make that happen?

???: That’s riiiight you tell them girl!

(Mary looks towards her with a look of agreement on her face. Both of them fist bump one another, clearly showing their pride in the tournament, before Mary follows up.)

???: YAWN!

Mary S Atlas: I will not let this opportunity fall through my fingers..

Rebecca Blackwell: You got this girl!

(Both Mary and Rebecca from there, walk off in the opposite direction from Ryan. Which is the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage from there begins to fade to elsewhere.)

(Commercial for EAW 2K22, a wrestling video game that won’t be delayed until March.)

(The scene fades to the backstage area where Molly Waters of Fight Grid is shown.)

Molly Waters: Ladies and gentleman, please welcome….Captain Charisma!!!

(The camera pans to Captain Charisma who steps towards Molly Waters and greets her accordingly.)

Molly Waters: Captain Charisma, how are you?

Captain Charisma: I’m good, I’m good. Still recovering from the mindfuck that was Bloodsport, what an event. From head to toe, every single match featured an above and beyond effort and that event was just one more example of why Voltage is the A show in EAW. Molly, how are you?

Molly Waters: I’m doing good and I couldn’t agree with you more! I’m excited for all these matches that we have unrolling on Voltage tonight! They get better every week!

Captain Charisma: Absolutely and believe me, they’re going to keep getting better because as we revealed only a few short weeks ago, our tag team turmoil tournament is absolutely stacked this year! So many great talents fused together in this tournament, so many blends of styles, just great wrestling! Even just tonight, we’ve got a match that will feature Chris Elite and Jamie O’Hara against Lucas Johnson and Shane Gates! These are one of a kind matches and this tournament is turning out to be something special!

Molly Waters: Yeah, Chris Elite and Jamie O’Hara isn’t a team I would’ve ever thought of! That’s for sure!

Captain Charisma: The action isn’t stopping there! Over the next few weeks, we’re going to have the rest of the first round matches. I look forward to seeing which teams can co-exist and make a run to the finals and earn themselves a shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships. Between Chris Elite and Jamie O’Hara, Shane Gates and Lucas Johnson, things really are heating up tonight!

Molly Waters: This tag team turmoil tournament is shaping up to be one hell of a competition! But it seems like that isn’t the only tag team news you have for us tonight….

(The camera pans over to the gold tumbler and back to Captain Charisma as a big smile crosses his face.)

Captain Charisma: Yes. Tonight, the lottery is going to make one more team and this team will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Molly Waters: :oh:

Captain Charisma: The two people who have their names drawn will get a chance to bypass the tournament completely and go straight into a title shot at Territorial Invasion!

(The crowd cheers in the background as Captain Charisma continues.)

Captain Charisma: That’s right, the Unified Tag Team Titles will be defended by Harlow Reichert and Xavier Williams at Territorial Invasion! The champions will be defending against two lucky elitists that we will draw from this tumbler! We’ve always been fans of tag team competition here on Voltage and we’re looking to bring as much prestige to those championship titles as humanly possible! Harlow and Xavier have been adamant recently about finding real competition and defending their titles, so I’ll give them exactly what they want! And if what a competitor wants is competition, I’ll always be more than happy to oblige their wishes! They want to defend their titles, they’re going to defend their titles at Territorial Invasion.

Molly Waters: Did them appearing on Dynasty and calling for more competition spark this decision, or were you always going to have this match at Territorial Invasion?

Captain Charisma: That’s a good question and honestly, I think you know my answer to that. In a perfect world, Voltage would hold every single tri-branded championship. We have two of the four, and you should know as well as I do Molly that I’m always gunning to make this brand the gold brand. Harlow and Xavier were adamant, and since they’re just so insistent that it be right now, they can have their title defense at a show that decides brand dominance. After all, what better place to show the world you’re an elite level team than Territorial Invasion? If they truly want to cement their reign as being the best in recent memory, they’ll come ready to fight at the tri-branded supershow, on September 18-19.

Molly Waters: Gotcha, gotcha. Now, Captain Charisma, let’s move on to the tag team lottery!

Captain Charisma: Agreed, without further adieu, how about we determine their opponents! Give them the names of the competition they’re going to have to look forward to at Territorial Invasion!

(Captain Charisma and Molly shift their attention to the tumbler and Captain Charisma cranks the handle, he turns the handle over and over again, until finally stopping and pulling one ball from the lot. He breaks it open and reads the name out.)

Captain Charisma: CANDICE BLAIR!

(Crowd sends a mixed reception upon hearing Candice Blair’s name.)

Captain Charisma: Candice Blair is the first name drawn from the lottery and will be one half of the team that faces Harlow Reichert and Xavier Williams at Territorial Invasion-

(Captain Charisma stops as he’s interrupted by someone. The camera pans to the side and it’s none other than Candice Blair.)

Candice Blair: ME?!? Did you say the name of Candice Blair?! Will have a tag team title opportunity at Territorial Invasion?! I knew you would pick right, Charisma. I mean, you saw what happened at Bloodsport and how I showed the entire world that Miku Sakai wasn’t on my level. But Bloodsport was just the beginning and it was only an indicator of the season I’m gonna have. Big wins and big rewards.

Captain Charisma: …Relax. Your name was drawn out of random and not for any other reason than luck of the draw.

Candice Blair: Oh, really? You drew a winner’s name, the biggest winner from Bloodsport and the brightest talent this brand has, that’s not by chance. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for, my chance to finally break through to championship gold on Voltage and honestly, I’ll look good with whoever I do it with! I was always bound to wear gold and this is the time!

Captain Charisma: Candice, have you ever actually thought about being a tag team competitor, or going after these titles?

Candice Blair: Does it really matter? I am right now because the opportunity is sitting in front of me right now. I can do it as a tag team competitor or as a singles competitor, you saw that at Bloodsport, when I took out Miku Sakai. So, it doesn’t really matter because those titles are what I’m after now and I won’t let this opportunity slip through my fingers. Not like someone else would have, you drew the best pick possible with this one.

Captain Charisma: Alright, well, let’s move on to who your partner is going to be at Territorial Invasion.

Candice Blair: Please do, I want to know as badly as anybody who is gonna go be by my side when I win those tag team titles at Territorial Invasion! I hope you haven’t just tossed anybody’s name in here because any ole riff-raff isn’t going to cut it at Territorial Invasion, not in a title match. Not with Candice Blair.

Captain Charisma: Of course there’s a range of talent in here, how do you think you got in here?

(Crowd laughs in the background as Candice Blair glares at Captain Charisma.)

Captain Charisma: Voltage is all about opportunity, if we only threw them out to top talent there would be no growth on our brand and there would be no talent development. We have to give the bright young prospects a chance to show what they’re made of and believe me, one wina t Bloodsport doesn’t entitle you to being able to handpick your opponent by name.

Candice Blair: It should because if you want me to bring those titles back to the gold brand at Territorial Invasion, you should give us the best chance possible. Candice Blair is the perfect start, so I’m looking forward to whoever it is that you end up picking.

Captain Charisma: Right… you know, as a matter of fact, Candice, you should do the honors.

(Captain Charisma invites Candice Blair to spin the tumbler and pick the name of her opponent.)

Candice Blair: Let’s see who’s future I’m about to bless.

(Candice Blair cranks the handle and tosses up the names. She pulls out one of the balls and cracks it open to reveal the name…)

(Candice Blair’s smile turns to a blank expression as she catches her breath.)

Candice Blair: D-

Captain Charisma: DANNY TANNER!

(The crowd cheers loudly upon hearing the name of Danny exclaimed. While everyone seems excited, Candice is clutching the ball in her hand. Her eyes flutter for a moment, while she’s not exactly angry at the choice that’s been made, there’s no doubt that she’s surprised.)

Captain Charisma: This is perfect, actually. Danny was already hoping his name would’ve been drawn and now he’s got a tag team opportunity! Danny Tanner and Candice Blair, that’s a great team! You two are going to be excellent together, just don’t take that too literally because I heard he’s into blondes.

Candice Blair: I-

Captain Charisma: It’s official, at Territorial Invasion, Candice Blair and Danny Tanner will challenge Xavier Williams and Harlow Reichert for the Undisputed Tag Team titles of the world! What match this will be and I wish you two the best of luck in bringing those belts home!

Candice Blair: Yeah…

(Captain Charisma pats Candice Blair on the shoulder then proceeds to leave, then comes back and tells Candice something.)

Captain Charisma: Oh, Candice, there is something else I need to talk to you about so stay here for a second.

(Candice with a fuzzled expression on her face, in shock upon hearing she’ll team with Danny Tanner, runs her hands through her hair and proceeds to talk with Captain Charisma as the volume begins to quiet. The scene fades away from the area as they begin to talk.)

( Voltage fades back to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone. )

Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

( ‘Taste (Make it Shake)’ by Aitch plays over the sound system of the arena as Rebecca makes her way to the ring. )

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From London, England but resiting in Hokkaido, Japan! Weighing in at 123 pounds! She is the Vixen of Ultraviolence! REBECCA… BLACK-WELLLL!!

Persephone: I wonder how this match will last. Shorter than my patience I hope!

James Peters: Rebecca had her first match the week prior to Bloodsport in a losing effort against Candice Blair. Tonight she will look to change her fortune!

Rich Russillo: She was quite vocal this week as well! Let’s see if this translates into a great performance by her tonight.

( ‘Passenger’ by Deftones plays through the speakers of the arena as the man makes his way to the ring looking very confident. )

Bella Braxton: And her opponent! From Provo, Utah! Weighing in at 245 pounds! He Is greatness! HE IS G-RRRRRRR-IF! WARNERRRRRRRR!!!

Persephone: Greatness awaits it seems, isn’t that what used to be one of Playstation’s catchphrases?

James Peters: Uh, maybe? Griff is on the heels of a victory the week leading to Bloodsport. Having seen no action during Bloodsport he surely is itching for his second win.

Rich Russillo: Or his first loss! But we’ll see how he fares this week!

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

James Peters: And This Match Is Officially Underway!! Both opponents are circling each other at the center of the ring, Rebecca is looked down upon by the taller Griff who is actually chuckling with a massive amount of self-confidence at the moment. He is mouthing off to Rebecca, I don’t know what he is saying the crowd is quite loud but I assume it must not be wishing his opponent good luck or asking about how the day is! CLINCH by the two opponents! Griff has the upper hand and whips Rebecca into the ropes! She ducks his attempt at a clothesline and turns! She grabs a wrist! She pulls! RIPCORD LARIAT!! A RIPCORD LARIAT BY REBECCA!! DOWN GOES WARNER! He gets up quickly! DROPKICK BY THE BAEKWELL!! DOWN GOES GRIFF ONCE MORE! QUICK COVER!

ONNEEE!

Persephone: WAYYY TOO SOON!! Even a guy like Griff Warner would kick out of that one!

James Peters: Quickstart by Rebecca but it will require more out of Griff for her to win her first EAW match! Let’s see how this goes as she leaps on her opponent in a mounted position driving elbows on the forehead and temple of her opponent she is drilling them in and Griff turns the tables around rolling and now being atop Rebecca and trying to get some offense going! He throws some punches in BUT REBECCA COUNTERS WITH AN ARMBAR HOWEVER WARNER QUICKLY GETS UP AND OUT OF DODGE! Rebecca throws a kick upward catching Griff who was about to go for a leg drop she almost kicked him in the nuts! But she got him in the leg, she quickly gets up and grabs his arm whipping him into the corner!

Rich Russillo: Rebecca is back on the offensive throwing a few forearms to the face of Griff before hiking him sitting him on the turnbuckle even throwing a thumb to the eye-blinding Griff before taking a few steps back getting distance moving to the center of the ring. What is she actually doing? Even the official is wondering as she suddenly dashes forward, SHE JUMPS ON THE SECOND ROPE GRABBING ONTO GRIFF AND SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!! HE WAS IT MUST BE REPEATED SITTING ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! EXTRA ELEVATION! EXTRA DAMAGE! COVER FOR REBECCA!

ONNNEEE!!

TWOOOOO!!

James Peters: KICK OUT BY GRIFF!!

James Peters: Griff dodges a clothesline from Rebecca running to a corner sliding on one side of the ring then dashing to slide inside the ring on another wise BUT GETS CAUGHT BY A SUPERKICK AS HE WAS GETTING UP!! A SUPERKICK TAKING GRIFF WARNER DOWN!! Backbreaker by Rebecca who has been in complete control so far up until now! Will Griff find the means to get things his way against his smaller opponent? Rebecca picking up Warner before bringing him down with an ax handle pounding to his back with both her fists balled together! Griff goes to a knee! He is whipped into the ropes before getting an elbow to the face he is staggering! Kick to the gut of Griff he leans forward! S…T…OOOOOO!!! THE STO BY BLACKWELL WHO QUICKLY GETS UP AND LETS OUT A BATTLE CRY!!

Persephone: Show off!

Rich Russillo: Griff is in a world of trouble on the ground as Rebecca is stalking him! She is ready for the next move what will it be? What will she do in an attempt to take down her opponent? Griff slowly gets up, his back turned on Blackwell who is poised and ready to CUTTER!! A CUTTER ON GREATNESS!!

Persephone: Not so great tonight!

James Peters: GRIFF IS GOING DOWN HARD BUT THE MOMENTUM OF THE MOVE GOT HIM TO STAND UP BUT HE IS STAGGERING ON HIS FEET! Rebecca watches him, observes her work before moving in, and grabs a hold of Warner’s head squeezing hard before whipping the man from Provo to the ropes! Shoulder block! Down goes Warner! He gets back up but gets his head grabbed in a sleeper hold! He is wailing and manages to find his way to the ropes before suffering any further damage! The official breaks the hold Rebecca moves away and Griff waits a few seconds, shaking his head trying to get the cobwebs out before walking up to Blackwell WHO WELCOMES HIM INTO A SIDEWALK S-NO!! THE SIDEWALK SLAM WAS TURNED HIS MOVE INTO A BACKBREAKER!! Warner is holding his back in pain!

Persephone: Good for him! He needs to wake up! This is a boring one-sided affair here!

Rich Russillo: This is quite a display from the Hokkaido resident I don’t think anyone so far expected that she would be that dominant!

James Peters: And there is plenty of this match left as Griff doesn’t appear ready to end this match and allow Blackwell to win! She picks him up whipping the man into the ropes! She tries for a flying elbow block but he dodges! There comes some offense from Griff who throws a series of quick hasty fists at Rebecca’s face she is staggering he is going at it hard before whipping her into the ropes no she reverses it! Griff into the ropes AND STRAIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTEEEEERR!!! THE SPINEBUSTER TO GRIFF WARNER WHO GOES DOWN HARD!! THIS DOESN’T BODE WELL FOR HIM! BLACKWELL WITH THE COVER!!

ONNNEEE!!

TWOOOOO!!

James Peters: KICK OUT BY GRIFF!! THIS MATCH MAY BE ALL BLACKWELL BUT GRIFF IS SHOWING SOME LEVEL OF RESILIENCE TONIGHT!

Persephone: You can’t win on resilience alone!! You need to smack that bitch up man!! DO SOMETHING!!

Rich Russillo: Rebecca is not about to stop it seems as she gets to her knees then to her feet moving and picking up Griff on her shoulder for a fireman’s carry which Griff is attempting to counter with little success! HE GETS A SHINING WIZARD FOR HIS TROUBLE! HE DROPS DOWN LIKE A LOG! A SHINING WIZARD BY REBECCA BLACKWELL WHO CONTINUES HER DOMINANT WAYS TONIGHT! She picks him up off his back whipping him into the ropes he bounces back to her! He gets lifted in the air AND SHE GETS HIM DOWN WITH A neckbreaker!! GRIFF ONCE MORE IS DOWN AND REBECCA ISN’T OVER! SHE QUICKLY PICKS HIM UP AND GRABS AT HIM FLIPPING HIM INTO A QUICK AND CRISP SNAP SUPLEX! SHE ROLLS OVER HIM GOING FOR A PIN LIFTING THE SHOULDER UP!

ONNNEEE!!

TWOOOOO!!

THR-

Persephone: HOW??

James Peter: Another pinfall broken by Griff Warner! Rebecca sighs looking up at the ceiling but quickly goes back to work, she mounts him again throwing in punches and elbows before getting Griff up again seems like he really has no answer to her offensive capabilities! She picks him up, whips into the ropes she runs on the opposite side RUNNING KNEE STRIKE INTO THE CHEST OF GRIFF! HE GOES DOWN But he rolls back up to his feelings! Blackwell whips him into a corner following him into a RUNNING POWERSLAM WITH AUTHORITY!! She quickly backs away as Griff walks in a drunken fashion looking like he is in another timezone right now! She quickly whips him! SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH A PERFECTLY EXECUTED POWERSLAM! BLAM DOWN GOES WARNER!!

Rich Russillo: And she isn’t done whatsoever as she picks Warner up again! Whips into the ropes A PELE KICK TO GRIFF WARNER ON THE BOUNCE BACK!!! IT CAME OUT OF THE BLUE EVEN GRIFF DIDN’T SEE IT COMING! DOWN HE GOES! BUT HOW DOES HE KEEP GETTING UP? Blackwell is putting him through a clinic tonight a masterclass in getting beaten up! She puts him into a position A DRAGON SCREW TAKES GRIFF DOWN AND HE HAS ENOUGH HE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING! He tries to recover but look at Rebecca SHE IS QUICKLY MOVING OUTSIDE OF THE RING ON THE APRON! A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT WOAH WHAT SHE JUST TURNED IT INTO A REVERSES BACKBREAKER INTO THE BARRICADE!!! GRIFF IS AGAINST THE RAILING IN A WORLD OF HURT BUT REBECCA IS NOT GIVING HIM THE BREAK HE WAS HOPING TO GET!

James Peter: She moves him up after throwing a few stiff kicks to his stomach! She jumps from a standing position INTO A TORNADO DDT NEAR OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE!!! GRIFF IS IN MAJOR TROUBLE NOW AND WHAT WILL REBECCA DO TO PUT HIM AWAY? She slides him into the ring he is laid out looking winded and blown up! She goes topside nearby is this going to be Just A Drop?? THE FIVE-STAY FROG SPLASH FROM THE TOP ROPES CONNECT!! PERFECTLY EXECUTED! WHAT A MOVE BY REBECCA!! She … Wait she should go for the cover why isn’t she going for it? She is moving around rousing the crowd why is she giving him time to recover? She should end this while she can this can be very costly for her!

Persephone: FINISH THIS MATCH! COME ON REBECCA!!

Rich Russillo: She is all smiles everything is working Rebecca’s way tonight and she picks up Griff, Irish Whip in the corner she runs to him leaping into a body splash on Warner who can only take it! She grabs him by the arm, twisting it for an armbar before moving to grab at him SHE LIFTS HIM UP! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!! THE BECCA DRIVER DRILLS GRIFF TO WAIT NO HE REVERSES IT INTO A SMALL PACKAGE!!

ONNNEEE!!

TWOOOOO!!

Persephone: SONOVABITCH!!

James Peters: REBECCA BREAKS THE COUNT AND LOOKS MIGHTY SURPRISED!! Griff is panting heavily this was a desperate move from him one that could have paid big time!! He MUST capitalize on this opportunity this is an opening that might close very quickly! He moves to his knees, heaving but then gets up he is facing Rebecca and they clinch! He moves quickly to a headlock he follows it with a quick Snapmare takedown finally some offense from Greatness will he be able to build some momentum while Rebecca’s gameplay is thrown off the rail? He throws in a leg drop followed by a few kicks to her side before picking her up and whips her into the ropes! SIDEWALK SL-NO!! SHE SPUN IN MID-AIR AND IS DRAGGING GRIFF DOWN INTO THE RBS!! THE CROSSFACE SHE IS TRYING TO MAKE HIM SUBMIT!! WHAT A WAY TO COUNTER SUCH A STRONG MANOEUVER!!

Rich Russillo: THE OFFICIAL IS ASKING WARNER IF HE WANTS TO GIVE UP AND HE SEEMS MIGHTY TEMPTED! HE IS SHAKING HIS HAND HE IS RESISTING THE DESIRE TO SUBMIT AND HAVE THE PAIN STOP AS HE PAINFULLY STRAINS MAKING HIS WAY TO THE ROPES! BLACKWELL TRIES TO KEEP HIM AWAY BUT IT’S NO USE HE IS ABLE TO LATCH ONTO THE BOTTOM ROPE! The official orders Rebecca to break the hold and she does so reluctantly! Close call for Rebecca we could tell Warner was about to give up she almost had that match in the bag!

James Peters: Griff is slowly climbing his way to a vertical base as he hikes himself up with the ropes in a corner. Rebecca throws a European Uppercut to Griff she calls it the Air Blackwell and she throws it again! And a third time! A fourth! And a FIFTH! SHE IS SPINNING AND PUNCHING UPWARD SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE TEN!!! GRIFF IS LEANING IN A CORNER AS BLACKWELL BACKS AWAY FROM IT. GRIFF SLOWLY WALKS FORWARD AND FALLS DOWN CARTOONISHLY!! THE CROWD IS LOVING THIS!!

Persephone: Pretty sure Griff doesn’t! I know I don’t! Not because he doesn’t but because I’M FUCKING BORED!!!

James Peters: She looks at the corner that Griff got up from and jumps on top of it! She is calling for her patented Diving Elbow Drop! THE BLACKWELL’S END CONNECTS THROUGH HIS CHEST!! THAT MUST BE HURTING! THAT HAS TO BE IT! BLACKWELL HOOKS THE LEGS!

ONNEEE!

TWOOOOO!!

THREEEEEEE!!!

…

Persephone: You’re fucking kidding!!

Rich Russillo: GRIFF WARNER KICKED OUT OF HER THIRD FINISHER!!! HE KICKED OUT OF THE AXE KICK!!! YOU’D FIGURE HE WOULD BE DONE WITH THE NIGHT HE HAD! NOTHING GREAT ABOUT HIS PERFORMANCE AS IT WAS ALL REBECCA BLACKWELL SO FAR IN THIS BOUT!!

James Peters: Rebecca is going through an absolute clinic against Griff Warner! I’ve called matches for this brand for a long time and I don’t recall the last time I’ve seen a competitor being so dominant on her second match! She looks down on Griff who looks spent and winded yet he managed to kick out to her tribute to Meiko Satomura! He kicked out at the last possible inch of a second out of the Scorpio Rising! She is sighing as she crouches down on a downed opponent.

Rebecca Blackwell: You give me no choice it seems. You sure you want what’s next?

Persephone: HA! The Balls On That Man!

Rich Russillo: HE PAINFULLY ROSE A HAND GIVING HER THE GESTURE TO JUST BRING IT! AND THEN TURNS IT INTO FLIPPING HER OFF! REBECCA GIGGLES!

Rebecca Blackwell: Have it your way then!

Rich Russillo: She is picking him up, throwing him into the ropes and on the rebound, SHE SETS HIM UP FOR THE ‘GIRLS DON’T CRY’ TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER! A TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER! HE IS UPSIDE DOWN INTO POSITION! AND SHE DROPS HIM ON HIS HEAD!!! HE FALLS DOWN LIKE A RAG DOLL AS SHE GETS UP FROM HER KNEELED POSITION AND PUTS A FOOT ON HIS CHEST!!

ONNEEE!

TWOOOOO!!

THREEEEEEE!!!

James Peters: THIS ONE IS OVER!

( DING! DING!! DING!!! )

Bella Braxton: The Winner Of This Bout: REEEE-BECCA BLACKWELLLLLLLL !!!

Persephone: Okay, I’m impressed… By how long it took her to finish him!

Rich Russillo: An impressive performance by the Gaijin Goddess who picks up a most convincing victory!

James Peters: Griff will wish he had not shown up to this fight with what he was able to bring forth tonight. Not something to write home to Mother about but he will surely have a chance to fight for another win soon! But tonight it was all Rebecca Blackwell! Congratulations!

( ‘Taste (Make it Shake)’ by Aitch plays over the sound system of the arena as Rebecca has her arm raised in victory by the official! From there, the camera fades away from the area. )

(Voltage fades to a promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, featuring the Voltage Brand Warfare team, already consisting of Jamie O’Hara and Justin Windgate.)

(Voltage returns to the shot of Bella Braxton inside the ring, microphone in-hand.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, PLEASE WELCOMEEE-

(‘Stop Breathing’ by Playboi Carti begins to sound through the arena as this crowd erupts in boos for Jake Smith. He comes smugly walking out from the curtain and his dog, Josh, walks onto stage with him.)

Persephone: Man, get that ugly ass rat the fuck out of here. Can’t stand it and who the fuck names a dog Josh? A weirdo, a weirdo is who.

James Peters: Jake didn’t even let Bella Brxton finish introducing him, he’s gotta be feeling himself after a huge win at Bloodsport against Raven Roberts. He’s going to be more arrogant and insufferable than ever.

Persephone: Your voice is insufferable too, make yourself useful and go kill that dog.

Stew-O: Well, the name Josh is a reminder of Jake’s old partner and his past self.

Persephone: You gonna cry? He’s a dog not a tattoo.

(Jake Smith rolls into the ring as Josh runs up the stairs and waddles under the bottom rope. He sits next to Jake as Jake Smith is handed a microphone by ringside officials.)

(Jake gives a malevolent smile to the camera.)

Jake Smith: What did I tell you all? I’ll tell you now again: I TOLD YOU SO!

(Crowd boos heavily.)

Jake Smith: Ah, well, I’ve come to expect you all absolutely despising me for telling the truth and the truth is that Jake Smith is still the future. This is still my season and I will still wear championship gold in 2021. I will be a world champion by the end of the year and Voltage will remain the Jake Smith show. See, you all thought your precious Raven Roberts could change that and steal the spotlight from me, despite all my hard work, you supported her…

Jake Smith: You supported her and wanted so badly for her to beat me and finally shut me up. But you can’t ignore hard work. You cannot simply deny that I have been working harder than Raven Roberts for months now and I showed that at Bloodsport. I also showed that I don’t just belong with top competition, I’m as good, if not better than World Champions. My spot on Voltage is above everyone else and when I have that world title around my waist, you’ll no longer be able to just shy away from that fact.

(Crowd boos as Jake Smith soaks it in and just stares down at Josh.)

Jake Smith: Looking back on how my season began, I was put through a tougher ringer than anyone else. A more unforgiving first few weeks and match allotment than any of your favorite elitists and because of that, you all tried to write me off. Wanted to act like Jake Smith’s time was up because of circumstances that were beyond my control. How can I blame you for acting like the imbeciles you are, though? The IDIOTS that these other elitists further mold you into by catering to you with cute entrances and smiles and waves.

(Jake sighs and puts the microphone close to his face.)

Jake Smith: BUT STILL! I TOLD YOU SO!

(Crowd boos as Jake Smith nods and brushes it off like nothing.)

Jake Smith: You were hoping that a rough start to my season would mean that my momentum was shot completely. Well, guess what? That’s the second consecutive Free-Per-View win of mine and it’s the second consecutive Free-Per-View win over a former world champion of mine. Pain For Pride but even better this time because now, now my statement is heading into the new season as the clear and direct warning that Jake Smith’s time as World Champion is coming soon.

Jake Smith: And it’s coming sooner than anyone could’ve anticipated because I’m ready to take the throne for myself. Ready to achieve the greatness I know I’m capable of and ready to throw it back in your face once again when I rip that EAW World Championship from Drake King’s grasp.

(Crowd boos and cheers Jake upon hearing Drake King’s name.)

Jake Smith: That’s right and Jake Smith versus Drake King at Territorial Invasion 2021, for the EAW World Championship is the match to make and this company knows it. Drake knows that and New Eden knows that. New Eden is AVOIDING that because they know that Jake Smith is gonna be the lit match to their legacy. Drake recognizes the threat here and let’s face it, he was nearly broken and beaten by Justin Windgate of all people….

Jake Smith: LMFAO.

(Crowd boos Jake again as he shrugs his shoulders.)

Jake Smith: Hey, let’s face it, Justin’s washed and Drake should’ve had a lightwork match on his hands. Yet, he essentially got his finger sawed off and let Justin burn his weirdo bible. Drake lost because Drake’s credo was burned to ash in front of the entire world and Drake lost because Jake Smith cemented his spot as being next in line for that title. Drake knows firsthand what I’m capable of and he isn’t looking to lose the only piece of evidence that gives New Eden credibility.

(Jake Smith walks around the ring, pondering his thoughts.)

Jake Smith: And Jake Smith isn’t concerned whatsoever about the main event of Territorial Invasion because if Drake were a FIGHTING CHAMPION, he would defend and lose to me, then compete in the main event as well. But he won’t be the representative of Voltage he says he is. He won’t be the representative of EAW he thinks he is and he won’t even consider doing both matches because Drake just isn’t…a real champion.

(Crowd hushes as Jake Smith holds his finger in the air.)

Jake Smith: No, see Drake King since the Grand Rampage has had to fight for nothing. He has those two idiots by his side to make sure everything goes his way and when they aren’t there? He’s facing mediocre talent, clearly Malcolm Jones was ready to hang it up and roll over for Drake King at Pain For Pride because he knew that one more minute of crying that title would break his back in two. He was never fit to be champion and Justin Windgate never will be because no matter how hard he tries, he’ll never go beyond just being a great tyrer. A doormat for guys like Drake to walk over to look better and feel better about themselves.

(Crowd boos heavily at hearing Jake insult Justin Windgate. They begin to chant “JUSTIN! JUSTIN! JUSTIN!”)

Jake Smith: Oh yeah, keep it up! Kep chanting for a FUCKING LOSER! Keep on putting your capes on for a guy who will never pull off that one major moment. Coming oh-so close and then falling and falling hard. That won’t be the story of Jake Smith, no matter how badly you all want it to be. I demand Captain Charisma give me my dues and give me the match that EVERYONE knows I’ve earned. Who else has done or is doing what I’ve done? WHO?! Nobody but MAYBE Drake King and I’m not doing it with any help by my side, either.

Jake Smith: Tyler Parker at Pain For Pride, the stage was set for a legend to make his big return and begin his “revenge season”. The red carpet was laid out for Tyler Parker to alik back into EAW as if he’d never left…what happened? I shut that shit down at the grandest event of them all. I took his dreams of returning to EAW and revealed them to be just that; dreams. A fantasy that he could come back and walk through current competition, he couldn’t and I made sure he knew that. I ended his career and vanished any signs of Tyler Parker ever having a future in EAW again. No need to thank me.

(Fans boo as Jake laughs and he looks at Josh.)

Jake Smith: I, Jake Smith took out someone who everyone was prepared to welcome back with open arms and didn’t let some has-been take away my spot as being next up in line for a championship opportunity. And while it was being thrown arounds to guys like Justin Windgate and Chris Elite, I was once again beating another former world champion and so-called great at Bloodsport. I’ve taken the matches nobody else wanted and nobody else believed they could win, I’ve done so successfully and there’s only one option left for Jake Smith…

(The sold out arena chants “UNEMPLOYMENT! UNEMPLOYMENT! UNEMPLOYMENT!”)

Jake Smith: The EAW World Championship. Drake King at Territorial Invasion is the only one match that is right for Jake Smith and EAW knows that. It’s time to give me the opportunity I’ve actually had to earn, while others got it tossed their way after Pain For Pride losses. You all want to believe your hate for me means that I haven’t worked harder than all of these fucking cunts, but I’ve had to go through more and overcome bigger obstacles than anyone out there.

Persephone: Pause.

Jake Smith: This sweet dog, his name is a reminder of the past I’ve burned and left for worse, coming out each and every time stronger than everyone else. Those other three guys are God knows where now and I”m on the cusp of leading this company into the future as it’s posterboy. And oh boy, what a pretty face it is. There’s not one individual more suited for the championship role than myself and Drake King is simply avoiding facing that truth.

Jake Smith: He’d rather accept the challenges from the underachievers this brand has to offer because it sugarcoats his reign into actually being something to believe in. Fuck his reign and mine damn sure will be lightyears ahead. I’ll be a fighting champion and hell, I’ve really been the fighting champion we all need, all this time. I’ve been that guy to take matches against surefire hall of famers and still come out the otherside having broken and beaten them. But Drake…

(Crowd waits as Jake hesitates.)

Jake Smith: Drake King knows that if we were to meet again, history would repeat itself and this time, I’d be tearing his championship away from him in the process. I’d take away all his power and make all that New Eden garbage seem like it’s worth nothing because he doesn’t have a flashy title to show for his words. He’s going to realize that with the loss of that title comes the loss of believability in New Eden and I’ll be the one guy who prevents them from truly taking over this company. Jake Smith was always the adversity Drake King knew he couldn’t beat. Knew he couldn’t overcome.

Jake Smith: And so it’s on you, Captain Charisma, it’s on you to make this match happen and get his name signed on that dotted line because it’s obvious he won’t accept this challenge. It’s clear Drake King feels the pressure of Jake Smith owning the brand he’s supposed to represent and at an event where brands will establish their dominance, I’ll become the true top of my brand. I’ll be Voltage and the Jake Smith era will be one to remember. You’ll truly bear witness to history.

(Crowd boos heavily as Josh stands up and Jake looks straight into the camera.)

Jake Smith: At Territorial Invasion, I’ll beat Drake King for the EAW World Championship and rule this industry like I’ve always said I would. And I won’t need a rip-off bible to do it, I’ll just need what I’ve always had and what nobody else will ever have. The Jake Smith effect. More talent and intelligence than anyone on this roster and at Captain Charisma, it’s your job to recognize that. Do the right thing, be the right leader and make the right match. Jake Smith against Drake King at Territorial Invasion, EAW World title on the line.

(Jake drops the mic and stares stoically into the camera. He begins to exit the ring and Josh follows after him.)

James Peters: Boy, if that match does get made, we’re looking at absolute fireworks!

(The shot shows Jake Smith walking up the ramp and Josh skipping next to him as it fades away from the area.)

(Voltage fades to a commercial for PetSmart featuring Jake Smith and his dog Josh. Nobody knows how they got in the commercial since Josh is clearly far from smart, but nobody says anything because they don’t want to deal with the borking.)

( Voltage returns from commercial break and once again goes to the backstage area. The Universal Women’s Champion, Ms. Extreme, is seen walking down the hallway. She is not in action tonight, so she’s dressed in street clothes. She wears a pair of faded and distressed black jeans with rips in the knees, her own T-shirt, black leather jacket, and black boots. Her vibrant locks are pulled into a curly ponytail and her face is made-up, enhancing her eyes and lips. She looks great, and more importantly, she looks confident, because after what went down on Dynasty, Ms. Extreme is at Voltage to handle some very important business. She pulls up to the men’s lockerroom, and in true Ms. Extreme fashion, she does not bother to knock. Her presence causes an immediate ripple effect with the developmental talent who had come to work the dark matches before Voltage. They dive for towels, run into the bathroom, or just roll their eyes. Ms. Extreme also rolls her eyes at the reaction before she settles on the person she has come to see. )

Ms. Extreme: You.

( She is pointing at Mr. 24/7 Donovan Duke. Donovan cocks a smirk and looks around, before pointing at himself. )

Donovan Duke: Me? I know I look a lot like Drake King, but I think you’ve mistaken me for the wrong man :troll:

( Ms. Extreme practically rolls her eyes to the back of her head. )

Ms. Extreme: Oh brother. Not you too.

Donovan Duke: :mjlol2: What can I help you with, Camille?

( Ms. Extreme crosses over to Donovan, deposits the Universal Women’s Championship onto the closest bench, and folds her arms across her chest. )

Ms. Extreme: Well, let me start by saying that since ditching Insurgency and winning the 24/7 Contract, you have been on quite the roll. You’ve more than come into your own as a competitor and have carved out a nice name for yourself here in EAW. It’s pretty cool to see and I have no problems admitting that I thought you would be another one of those who come and go when they see overnight success. I was wrong about that, and trust me, I don’t like admitting that I’m wrong.

( Donovan’s interest is piqued now. Clearly someone like Ms. Extreme has come looking for him for a reason. )

Donovan Duke: I would tell you to go on, but that would be a bit egotistical of me, and not at all gentlemanly. So why not just cut to the chase and tell me why you’re here. You didn’t come into the men’s lockerroom to shower me with compliments or talk about how much I’ve improved.

Ms. Extreme: Well that was blunt and to the point. How do you know I didn’t come to wish you luck against Alex Myers?

Donovan Duke: :usure:

Ms. Extreme: Fine. I’ll cut to the chase. On Dynasty, Ximena and I made a little challenge with one another. She would pick my opponent for next week’s Dynasty and I would pick hers. I don’t think it really shocked anyone when she picked her lapdog for the honors of getting destroyed by me, which is actually a rather stupid move on her part. I can’t really say I expected anything different from someone who is obviously more brawn than brains, because she could have picked anyone to step inside the ring against me.

Donovan Duke: So let me guess. You want me to do your dirty work next week?

Ms. Extreme: I mean… you really don’t have to put it like that. I’m not trying to trigger your Insurgency PTSD or anything. What I’m doing for you is offering you a chance to show the world that your win at Pain for Pride wasn’t a fluke. You know as well as I do that a lot of people were whispering that you just got lucky in that match. I don’t believe that, but you know how stupid people can be. In fact…

( Ms. Extreme looks around and steps closer to Donovan so she can whisper. Donovan is pretty amused by all of this, and says nothing for the moment. )

Ms. Extreme: I was at catering earlier today, making up some nachos because those chips that Taco Bell uses are pretty good, and I overheard Jake Smith talking to his ugly little dog about how terrible your match at Bloodsport was and how it takes absolutely no skill to escape a cage. He said that you haven’t really done anything to prove you are deserving of a championship shot of any kind. Hear… I’ll just let you listen.

Donovan Duke: You recorded him?

Ms. Extreme: :adpeek: You would be surprised at the amount of shit I have recorded that people don’t know about.

Donovan Duke: :krabs:

( Ms. Extreme pulls out her phone, finds the video she took earlier today, and plays it for Donovan. Sure enough, it really is Jake talking shit about Donovan to Josh. )

Jake Smith: ( off-screen ) I’m telling you, the performance I had at Bloodsport was one for the ages. I decimated a former world champion, who will likely never be seen again, and pretty much cemented the fact that I should be the number one contender for the EAW World Championship.

Josh: ( off-screen ) BORK! BORK! BORK!

Jake Smith: ( off-screen ) I know. I beat Tyler Parker. I beat Drake King. I beat Raven Roberts. Now I want what’s rightfully mine and that is a world championship match against that fake ass Jesus looking bitch. My performance at Bloodsport alone should be enough to seal the deal, because what other match stood out more than mine? It certainly wasn’t the Chainsaw Deathmatch. That shit sucked, and so did the weird head shaving match. McAlLiStEr’S mAyHeM damn sure didn’t deliver because who really wanted to watch four enhancement talents go at it for something that one of them never should have won in the first place?

Josh: ( off-screen ) BORK! BORK! BORK!

Jake Smith: ( off-screen ) :nah: Donovan sucks. He’s really gunna be the one to fail a fucking contract cash in.

( On that note, Ms. Extreme stopped the video and looked at Donovan. She clearly had gotten the reaction she wanted. )

Donovan Duke: Shorty J really likes to talk a lot of shit doesn’t he?

Ms. Extreme: It’s mostly delusional psycho-babble buuuuuuuuuuuuuut…

Donovan Duke: Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuut beating Ximena next week would certainly put to rest any doubts anyone might have had. Is that what you’re trying to tell me?

Ms. Extreme: :mjgrin:

Donovan Duke: Say no more. Trust me, I don’t give a damn about anything a four foot tall asshole has to say, but I’m also not going to back away from the chance to topple Ximena in a singles match and show everyone that me winning the contract was no fluke. You have yourself a competitor, m’am.

( A slow smirk spreads across the champion’s face and she extends her hand to Donovan. They shake on it. )

Ms. Extreme: I know you’ll deliver. See you later, Donovan.

( Ms. Extreme snatches her championship up and slings it over her shoulder. She heads out of the lockerroom, her business here tonight done. She got what she wanted, which was Ximena inside the ring with the only person who’s ever been able to beat her in Donovan Duke. Ms. Extreme is absolutely feeling herself as she rounds the corner…

And bumps right into the last person she would want to see. )

???: Ahem.

( Ms. Extreme looks up and immediately scowls. Standing in front of her in a pristine white suit and shimmering gold tie is none other than the EAW World Champion, Drake King. His hair is pulled back into a manbun. )

Ms. Extreme: Wow. You should really watch where you’re going.

Drake King: Me?? You bumped into me because you weren’t paying any attention.

( Ms. Extreme just rolls her eyes because what can she say? Drake is right. She had been lost in her thoughts, thinking about her championship match at TI, thinking about Dynasty and Voltage, and she really hadn’t bothered to slow down as she rounded the corner. )

Ms. Extreme: Why the wardrobe change? Did you get tired of dressing up like Jesus?

( This time, it’s Drake who scowls. )

Drake King: What I wear is not your concern, but since we are both here, I would like to talk to you about something.

Ms. Extreme: Nah, I’m good. One conversation with Minerva doesn’t mean I’m interested in talking to the rest of you fucks, so whatever you want to say to me is better left unsaid.

Drake King: I’m sorry you feel that way because I’m going to talk anyway.

Ms. Extreme: Of course you are.

( Drake ignores the eye roll. )

Drake King: I know that you are facing Sierra next week on Dynasty…

Ms. Extreme: ( interrupting ) In what will surely be one of the easiest matches I’ve ever had in my life.

Drake King: :francis: Please don’t turn this conversation into an ego filled rant.

Ms. Extreme:

Drake King: I know that you are facing Sierra next week…

Ms. Extreme: Yes, and I’m not sure what any of that has to do with you.

( Drake thinks for a moment, and decides to be honest. )

Drake King: It doesn’t have anything to do with me directly, but Sierra is someone I care about. I don’t like the situation she is currently in, and I don’t think Ximena is a good influence on her. She’s dyed her hair pink. She has a bit of an attitude now. She’s changed the way she dresses. It’s all very alarming.

Ms. Extreme: What’s wrong with being a chick who doesn’t take shit from anyone, rocks brightly colored hair, and dresses for comfort, not for style?

( Drake opens his mouth to reply, but abruptly shuts it. Standing in front of him is a woman who is the very essence of what he is afraid Sierra is going to become. His eyes roam over Ms. Extreme, not in a leering way, but in a curious way, almost as if he is truly seeing her for the first time. Ms. Extreme notices the change in Drake’s demeanor and feels her face flush just a bit. )

Drake King: There’s nothing wrong with it when it’s you, unless you’re up against me, but… but it’s just not Sierra.

( Ms. Extreme snaps back into reality and fixes Drake with a look. )

Ms. Extreme: It’s like Candice said months ago, you don’t get to control who Sierra is and who she’s meant to become.

Drake King: I’m not trying to control her. I just don’t want you to hurt her.

Ms. Extreme: You’re afraid I’m going to hurt Sierra?

Drake King: I know exactly the type of person you are, Camille Jane Ava, because I used to be just like you. Consumed with greed and lust, and with an unquenchable thirst for championship gold. You constantly walk a slippery slope, and contrary to what you told Minerva, I know you enjoy the barbaric conditions we are forced to perform under. You are a corporate darling, Captain Charisma’s favorite, and a spoiled brat Ava. No offense, of course. Ximena has set Sierra up for failure on Dynasty, and I’m not happy about it. I want to make sure that you know she doesn’t have anything to do with your championship match against Ximena. I am not happy whatsoever that the two of them have formed this alliance and it leaves a pretty bad taste in my mouth that Sierra is allowing Ximena to use her as a pawn in whatever game the two of you are playing. I will admit that Sierra and I haven’t exactly seen eye to eye recently due to the fact I don’t care for Ximena, but that doesn’t mean my feelings for Sierra have changed. Whatever point you plan to try and make on Dynasty, don’t do it at Sierra’s expense.

( Ms. Extreme reaches up and pats Drake’s cheek. )

Ms. Extreme: Your concern for Sierra is kewt and all, but I am going to kill her come Dynasty because I don’t give a fuck about her. Ximena is literally feeding her to me and I’m not about to waste this opportunity to send her a message.

( Drake does not like this answer at all. Ms. Extreme’s friendly pats to Drake’s cheek turns into her pinching him like you would a baby with chubby cheeks. )

Ms. Extreme: But look on the bright side, Drakey Wakey, if Sierra is dead, then you won’t have to worry about her spending time with Ximena.

( Ms. Extreme’s smile turns into a sneer and after she lets go of Drake’s cheek, she reaches back and slaps the absolute shit out of him. )

Ms. Extreme: And going forward, you better watch how the fuck you speak to me.

( Something flashes in Drake’s eyes that startles Ms. Extreme just a bit. She falters just a bit, but quickly recovers. She hoists her championship back on her shoulder, turns around, and saunters off. Drake watches her go, his expression never changing. To say he is shocked would be an understatement. He isn’t sure how to process what just happened, but the red handprint Ms. Extreme left on his cheek is going to serve as a nice reminder of the confrontation that had just taken place. )

( Voltage fades back down to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand. )

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘While She Sleeps’ by New World Torture blasts through the speakers as the reacts to Alex Myers with a mixed reaction, as they make out their way to the stage. They stare down the whole arena, before staring down the crowd, as they then start making their way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: MAKING THEIR WAY TO THE RING… FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON… WEIGHING IN AT 170 POUNDS… ‘THE FORGOTTEN MORTAL,’ ALEX MYERS!!!!

Rich Russillo: Here comes ‘The Forgotten Mortal!’

Persephone: Oh, the stupid pain guy!

James Peters: No. They did great again Ryan Wilson at Bloodsport, ALMOST winning the New Breed Championship, despite coming up short. Alex Myers have been always giving it everything they got inside the ring and are surely a future champion.

(‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church replaces ‘While She Sleeps’ to a loud mixed reaction by the crowd with mostly positive reactions. The 24/7 Contract Holder, Donovan Duke makes his way out with a huge smirk on his face, looking ready for the competition he has ahead of him, before starting to make his way down to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENT… FROM STILLWATER, OK… WEIGHING IN AT 212 POUNDS… HE IS MR. 24/7, THE ‘OKLAHOMA GENTLEMAN,’ DONOVAN DUKE!!!!

Rich Russillo: AND HERE COMES DONOVAN DUKE; THE MAN WHO MANAGED TO WIN THE FIRST EVER MCALLISTER MAYHEM MATCH!

Persephone: Which is the only reason he *might* stand a chance in anything.

James Peters: Well, it’s because he did great, and actually DESERVED it, too.

Persephone: Doesn’t matter.

James Peters: :over:

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: And this one is now underway! ‘The Forgotten Mortal’ and ‘The Oklahoma Gentleman’ battle right now in a singles match! Alex Myers has Donovan Duke in a headlock, but Donovan pushes them off of himself! Alex Myers falls, then gets right back up. They turn back, as they start looking at Donovan Duke with a serious, focused expression on their face.

Rich Russillo: Before nailing him with a straight punch right to the jaw! The right hand right to the jaw of Donovan Duke connects and takes him down! Donovan Duke gets right back up to his feet, having a huge smile on his face. He looks at Alex Myers, keeping the smile on his face, BUT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN TAKES THEM DOWN WITH A DROPKICK! THE DROPKICK TAKES DOWN ALEX MYERS! DONOVAN WITH THE COVER!

Referee: ONEEEEE-

James Peters: Not even close! Alex Myers immediately powers out!

Persephone: Why the fuck did he even go for the pin now, to get my hopes up?

Rich Russillo: Well, that’s apparently not the reason he did. He picks Alex Myers right back up to their feet– BUT ALEX MYERS ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH A TIGER SUPLEX! THE TIGER SUPLEX BY ALEX MYERS TAKES DOWN DONOVAN DUKE TO THE MAT! ALEX WITH THE COVER!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEE-

James Peters: And Donovan Duke immediately powers out as well! Alex Myers do not look happy, but they do not look shocked as well. They get right back up to their feet, AND WITH THE POINTED ELBOW DROP RIGHT TO THE CHEST OF DONOVAN DUKE! ALEX MYERS GETS RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET WITH ANOTHER POINTED ELBOW DROP! THEY GET RIGHT BACK UP AGAIN WITH A THIRD POINTED ELBOW DROP! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND A TENTH POINTED ELBOW DROP TO THE CHEST OF MISTER 24/7!! OH MY GOD! Alex Myers gets right back up to their feet, as he rolls out onto the apron. They start climbing their way up to the top rope, which they reach. Alex takes a moment, balancing themselves, BEFORE DIVING WITH AN ELBOW DROP!!! THE DIVING ELBOW DROP RIGHT TO THE CHEST OF DONOVAN CONNECTS! DONOVAN DUKE LOOKS HURT AT THE MOMENT, WHILE ALEX MYERS HAS AN ANGRY LOOK ON THEIR FACE!

Rich Russillo: And Alex does not seem to go for the cover at this point. They get on the top of Donovan Duke, what are they willing to do at the moment? OH, AND WITH THE PUNCH RIGHT TO THE NOSE OF DONOVAN! AND ANOTHER! AND ANOTHER! AND NOW ALEX MYERS STARTS GOING WITH THE BRUTAL PUNCHES TO THE NOSE OF DONOVAN DUKE, AS THEY CONNECT ONE AFTER THE OTHER! ALEX MYERS IS NOT WILLING TO STOP AT THIS POINT, AS THE REFEREE TRIES TO PULL HIM OFF OF DONOVAN DUKE! BUT ALEX STILL DOESN’T STOP, FORCING THE REFEREE TO START HIS COUNT!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE-

James Peters: Alex Myers finally gets off the body of Donovan Duke. Donovan Duke is downed on the mat, holding his nose, looking completely hurt, while Alex Myers gets right back up to their feet. Alex Myers stares down the crowd, as they still look completely serious, angry, and focused– AND DONOVAN DUKE FROM BEHIND WITH THE ROLL-UP! THE ROLL-UP ON ALEX MYERS!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE-

Rich Russillo: And before the referee is even able to continue his count, Donovan Duke flips backwards, converting the pin into a waist lock, BEFORE DROPPING ALEX MYERS’ BACK OF THE HEAD ON THE MAT WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! THE GERMAN SUPLEX CONNECTS, TAKING DOWN ALEX MYERS! But Donovan Duke is apparently not done, as he still has the waist lock applied. He flips backwards, then lifts Alex Myers up again, BEFORE NAILING THEM WITH ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX! ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX DROPPING ALEX MYERS’ BACK OF THE HEAD ON THE MAT! :wow: DONOVAN DUKE IS **STILL** NOT DONE, AS HE FLIPS BACKWARDS BEFORE LIFTING ALEX MYERS ONCE AGAIN WHILE THE WAIST LOCK IS STILL APPLIED, AND WITH A THIRD GERMAN SUPLEX! A THIRD GERMAN SUPLEX THAT CONNECTS AND TAKES DOWN ALEX MYERS! THREE GERMAN SUPLEXES! Donovan Duke still has the waist lock applied, but for the cover! The cover by Donovan Duke!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! TWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-

James Peters: AND ALEX MYERS GETS THE SHOULDER UP! The kick out by Alex Myers! Donovan Duke looks literally angry with what just happened!

Persephone: Fuck. End this.

Rich Russillo: :mjgrin: Well, that’s what both of them are trying to do, Persephone.

Persephone: I don’t care.

Rich Russillo: Okay, I was just telling-

Persephone: I don’t care.

Rich Russillo: Ight.

James Peters: :lupe: Anyway, Donovan Duke is picking Alex Myers back up to their feet, before DROPPING THEIR BACK RIGHT ON THE MAT VERY HARD WITH A SPINEBUSTER! THE SPINEBUSTER CONNECTS-

Rich Russillo: IT DOES, BUT ALEX MYERS TAKES THE ADVANTAGE, LOCKING IN A GUILLOTINE CHOKE! THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE IS LOCKED IN! THE GUILLOTINE IS APPLIED ON ‘THE OKLAHOMA GENTLEMAN’!!!!

James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE IS TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT, BUT ALEX MYERS STILL HAS IT LOCKED IN! DONOVAN IS STILL TRYING EVERYTHING HE CAN, WHILE ALEX IS KEEPING IT LOCKED IT USING ALL OF THEIR STRENGTH!!! DONOVAN DUKE, USING ALL OF HIS POWER, LIFTS UP ALEX MYERS WHILE IT’S STILL LOCKED IN—

Rich Russillo: BUT ALEX MYERS KEEPS IT LOCKED IN EVEN HARDER, FORCING DONOVAN TO FALL DOWN ONCE AGAIN, WHILE ALEX’S GUILLOTINE IS STILL LOCKED IN!! DONOVAN IS GOING TO TAP!! LOOKS LIKE IT’S ALREADY OVER!!!

Persephone: Hopefully.

James Peters: BUT DONOVAN IS STILL NOT GIVING UP! THE PUNCH TO THE RIBS OF ALEX MYERS!! FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER!! AND A THIRD PUNCH!! AND ANOTHER PUNCH BY DONOVAN DUKE CONNECTING WITH THE RIBS OF ‘THE FORGOTTEN MORTAL’!! DONOVAN KEEPS PUNCHING ALEX’S RIBS WITHOUT STOPPING, FORCING ALEX MYERS TO FINALLY LET GO!! DONOVAN BREAKS FREE!! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN, AS ALEX MYERS IS HOLDING THEIR RIBS IN HORRIBLE PAIN, WHILE DONOVAN IS DOWN HOLDING HIS NECK, LITERALLY HURT, TRYING TO CATCH THE BREATH HE WASN’T ABLE TO CATCH WHEN ALEX MYERS WAS CHOKING THE FUCK OUT OF HIM!

Persephone: :mjcry:

Rich Russillo: Both men are down, catching their breaths, trying to make their way back up to their feet. Alex Myers FINALLY makes it back up to their feet, while Donovan Duke is still on his knees, trying to get back up as well. Alex Myers, with a clear evil smirk on their face, stares down Donovan Duke, before grabbing him-

James Peters: NO! DONOVAN DUKE SUDDENLY WITH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX!!! THE NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX CONNECTS!! DESPITE HOW HURT HE IS, DONOVAN ALL OF A SUDDEN SURPRISES ALEX MYERS WITH WHAT THEY WEREN’T EXPECTING AND NAILS THEM WITH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX!! DONOVAN WITH THE COVER!

Referee: OOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Persephone: :mjcry: :mjcry: :mjcry:

Rich Russillo: AND ALEX MYERS WITH ANOTHER POWERFUL KICK OUT! Alex Myers gets their shoulder up ONCE AGAIN! They came up short at Bloodsport against Ryan Wilson for the EAW New Breed Championship, and they, apparently, are not willing to come up short once again tonight!

James Peters: While Donovan Duke is willing to keep his momentum going after a HUGE win at Bloodsport over Shane Gates, Danny Tanner, and Lucas Johnson while his 24/7 Contract was on the line!

Persephone: His win will ONLY be remembered because it was the first ever McAllister Mayhem Match.

Rich Russillo: And because he fought hard to leave with his contract as well! And we can see how Donovan IS fighting hard as he is now picking Alex Myers back up to their feet, before connecting with a kick that nails their gut! Then, lifts them up in the position after the kick to the gut, BEFORE DROPPING THEM ON THE MAT WITH A POWERFUL POWERBOMB!! THE POWERBOMB CONNECTS AND TAKES DOWN ALEX MYERS!!! THE POWERBOMB DROPS HIS BACK POWERFULLY RIGHT ON THE MAT!! However, Donovan Duke does not seem to go for the cover now, as he rolls out onto the apron, before starting to climb his way up to the top turnbuckle, which he reaches. He balances himself, before diving, AS HE LANDS ON THE MIDSECTION OF ALEX MYERS WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!!! THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS CONNECTS-

James Peters: NO! IT DOES NOT CONNECT, ALEX MYERS GETS THEIR KNEES UP, AS DONOVAN DUKE LANDS RIGHT ON THE KNEES LOOKING COMPLETELY HURT! BOTH COMPETITORS GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, AS DONOVAN LOOKS TOTALLY HURT, BEFORE MYERS LIFTS HIM UP ON THEIR SHOULDERS, THEN DROPS HIS HEAD ON THE MAT WITH A BRAINBUSTER!! THE BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS!! DONOVAN DUKE IS DOWN!! ALEX WITH THE BRAINBUSTER!!!

Rich Russillo: What a sudden comeback by Alex Myers that Donovan Duke did not see coming! However, Alex Myers holds their back for a second, not willing to go for the cover at this point. They pick Donovan Duke right back up to his feet, before throwing him outside the ring! Alex stares down Donovan Duke, who landed right on his shoulder on the floor, before rolling out themselves! Alex takes the match to the outside, forcing the referee to start his ten count!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

James Peters: Alex Myers picks Donovan Duke right back up to his feet, as they then grab him and stand next to the steel steps. What are they planning to do at this point? OH NO, Alex lifts Donovan Duke on their shoulders again like how they did inside the ring a few moments ago, BEFORE LANDING DONOVAN’S HEAD ON THE STEEL STEPS WITH A FUCKING BRAINBUSTER!!!!! THE BRAINBUSTER ON THE STEEL STEPS CONNECTS!!!!!!! THE BRAINBUSTER DROPS DONOVAN DUKE’S HEAD RIGHT ON THE STEEL STEPS!!! OH MY GOD!!! WHAT A MOVE BY ‘THE KING OF PAIN’!!!

Referee: FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT!

Rich Russillo: Alex Myers picks the helpless Donovan Duke right back up to his feet, then throws him inside the ring. They lean on the barricade, trying to catch their breath for a second.

Referee: NINE! TEN-

James Peters: And ‘The Forgotten Mortal’ makes it back to the ring at the last moment, BEFORE LAYING DOWN ON DONOVAN DUKE FOR THE COVER!! HE HOOKS THE LEG! THE COVER ON DONOVAN DUKE! THIS HAS TO BE IT!

Referee: OOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! TTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRR-

Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE GOT HIS SHOULDER UP!!! DONOVAN DUKE STAYS ALIVE!!! DONOVAN JUST DID THAT!!! HE KICKS OUT!!! HOW THE HELL!!!? ALEX MYERS HAS A LITERALLY SHOCKED EXPRESSION ON THEIR FACE!!! THEY CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!!!! :damn: :damn :damn:

James Peters: Both competitors are showing out and are giving a great effort, and both are refusing to come up short, no matter what as well!

Rich Russillo: Yeah, both competitors are giving a great effort so far. Which one do you expect to win, Persy?

Persephone: I don’t give a fuck.

Rich Russillo: :mjcry: Okay.

James Peters: Duh. Anyway, Alex Myers picks Donovan Duke right back up to his feet, as they- BUT, DONOVAN DUKE ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH THE PUNCH RIGHT TO THE JAW OF ALEX MYERS-

Rich Russillo: NO! Alex Myers manages to duck underneath, as they run off the ropes, rebounding. Donovan Duke turns back, ONLY TO GET TAKEN DOWN THANKS TO THE SLINGBLADE!! THE SLINGBLADE BY ALEX MYERS CONNECTS!! THE SLINGBLADE TAKES DOWN DONOVAN DUKE, WHO ROLLS OUT OF THE RING TO CATCH HIS BREATH!

James Peters: Looks like Alex Myers will not allow him to catch anything at this point, as they run off the ropes, DIVING OVER THE TOP ROPE, THEN CONNECTING WITH A TOPE CON HILO!! THE TOPE CON HILO TAKES DOWN DONOVAN DUKE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR!!! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN ON THE OUTSIDE, WHILE THE REF IS INSIDE THE RING STARTING HIS TEN COUNT!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Rich Russillo: Alex Myers, using the barricade, gets right back up to their feet. They stare down Donovan Duke, having a serious expression on their face, before picking him back up to his feet and throwing him inside the ring. Alex Myers rolls back inside the ring, leaning on the turnbuckle, while still staring down Donovan Duke.

James Peters: Alex Myers then starts rolling outside onto the apron, as they caught enough breath to continue their actions in this match already. They start climbing their way up to the top rope, which they reach. Donovan slowly, hurt, gets right back up to his feet, BEFORE ALEX DIVES THEIR WAY UP AND GOES FOR THE ‘SINNER’S LULLABY!!!’ THE COFFIN DROP TO DONOVAN DUKE-

Rich Russillo: BUT DONOVAN DUKE ALL OF A SUDDEN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!!!! DONOVAN MOVES AWAY FROM THE SINNER’S LOLLABY SAVING HIMSELF IN THE LAST SECOND!! ALEX MYERS LANDS ON THEIR CHEST ALL THE WAY TO THE MAT FROM THE TOP ROPE, GETTING RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET FROM THE IMPACT, AND ALLOWING DONOVAN DUKE TO LIFT THEM UP AND DROP THEM DOWN ON THE MAT WITH A MILITARY PRESS!! THE MILITARY PRESS TAKES DOWN ALEX MYERS!! DONOVAN INTO THE COVER!! HE HOOKS THE LEGS!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! TTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE-

James Peters: KICK OUT!!! ALEX MYERS GETS THEIR SHOULDER UP!!! DONOVAN DUKE HAS A STRESSED, DEPRESSED, EXPRESSION ON HIS FACE, AS HE COULDN’T JUST KNOCK ALEX MYERS THE FUCK OUT YET, AND PROBABLY WON’T BE ABLE TO!! WHAT A FIGHT ALEX MYERS IS GIVING!!!

Persephone: Why can’t he do that? At least he will not just help himself, but me as well when he ends this match. It can’t get any worse :noah:!!!

Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke, despite everything, still tries everything he can, as he picks Alex Myers right back up to their feet–

James Peters: BUT ALEX MYERS ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH THE ROLL-UP!!! THE SCHOOLBOY!! THE ROLL-UP ON DONOVAN DUKE!! THIS MIGHT BE IT, ALEX MYERS IS GONNA STEAL THE VICTORY TONIGHT!!!

Referee: OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! TTTTTTTHHHHHHH-

Rich Russillo: BUT DONOVAN DUKE WITH A KICK OUT!! HE GETS THE SHOULDER UP, TURNING IT INTO A ROLL-UP OF HIS OWN!!! THE ROLL-UP BY DONOVAN DUKE!! HE ROLLS UP ALEX MYERS!!! WILL THIS BE IT!!?

Referee: OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! TTTTTHHHHHHHHHHH-

James Peters: ALEX MYERS KICKS OUT ONCE AGAIN AND GETS THEIR SHOULDER UP, KEEPING THIS MATCH GOING, AS BOTH COMPETITORS GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET!! Donovan runs at Alex, BEFORE ALEX CATCHES HIM OFF THE GUARD WITH A CALF KICK IN MIDWAY!!! DONOVAN FALLS DOWN TO THE MAT BEFORE GETTING RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET, TRYING TO PUNCH ALEX MYERS… BUT THEY DUCK! ALEX MYERS MANAGES TO DUCK UNDERNEATH, FORCING DONOVAN TO REBOUND, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, AS ALEX MYERS NAILS HIM WITH ANOTHER CALF KICK!! DONOVAN FALLS DOWN TO THE MAT, BEFORE GETTING RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET FROM THE IMPACT ONCE AGAIN. BUT, ALEX MYERS WASTES NO TIME, AS THEY NAIL HIM WITH A SUPERKICK!!! A SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE SKULL OF DONOVAN DUKE, FORCING HIM TO REBOUND AND GO OFF THE ROPES, AND ALEX MYERS WITH ANOTHER SLINGBLADE!!! THE SLINGBLADE TO DONOVAN!!! DONOVAN DUKE IS DOWN!! WHAT A COMBO BY ALEX MYERS!! THEY FALL INTO THE COVER!! INTO THE COVER!! THE COVER BY ALEX MYERS!! THEY HOOK THE LEGS!!

Referee: OOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! TTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREE-

Rich Russillo: MISTER 24/7 WITH ANOTHER KICK OUT!!!! THE KICK OUT BY DONOVAN DUKE SHOCKS ALEX MYERS, AS IT IS LITERALLY CLEAR ON THEIR FACE!!! ALEX MYERS HITS THE MAT IN COMPLETE FRUSTRATION AND ANGER!!!

James Peters: Alex Myers is doing great so far, but it’s still not enough to keep down ‘The Oklahoma Gentleman!’ However, they still try everything they can, not giving up at all! They pick Donovan Duke back up to his feet-

Rich Russillo: DONOVAN FIGHTS BACK, ALL OF A SUDDEN NAILING ALEX MYERS WITH THE ELBOW SMASH THAT SENDS THAT BACKWARDS, HOLDING THEIR HEAD IN A CLEAR PAIN! However, Donovan Duke wastes no time, charging for a second! We know what is coming… we know what is coming, AND DONOVAN DUKE WITH THE ‘DEALER’S CHOICE’ TO ALEX MYERS!!! THE SPINNING BACK FIST RIGHT TO THE SKULL OF ALEX MYERS CONNECTS–

James Peters: NO! It does not connect!! Alex Myers manages to duck underneath in the last second, saving themselves from the Spinning Back Fist from Donovan Duke!! Donovan turns back to them, GIVING THEM THE CHANCE TO NAIL HIM WITH THE SNAP SUPLEX-

Rich Russillo: NOT NOW! DONOVAN MANAGES TO COUNTER, THE REVERSAL BY DONOVAN, AS HE DRIVES ALEX MYERS’ BACK TO THE FLOOR WITH A SNAP SUPLEX OF HIS OWN!! THE SNAP SUPLEX TO ALEX MYERS!! THE SNAP SUPLEX CONNECTS AND TAKES HIM DOWN!! Alex Myers gets right back up to their feet from the impact of the move, though, as Donovan Duke gets back up to his feet as well, ALLOWING DONOVAN DUKE TO LIFT THEM UP THEN NAIL THEM WITH THE ‘DRAWING DEAD!!!’ THE ‘DRAWING DEAD!!!!’ TO ALEX MYERS!!! THE MICHINOKU DRIVER CONNECTS!!! THE ‘DRAWING DEAD’ SIGNATURE CONNECTS AND TAKES DOWN ALEX MYERS!! DONOVAN DUKE WITH THE COVER!! HE HOOKS THE LEGS!!! THE COVER!!

Referee: OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! TTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-

James Peters: DID ALEX MYERS JUST MANAGE TO GET THEIR SHOULDER UP *ONCE AGAIN*? HOW THE HELL!!? ALEX MYERS WITH THE KICK OUT!! THE KICK OUT BY ALEX MYERS MAKES A SHOCKING EXPRESSION ON NOT JUST DONOVAN’S, BUT THE WHOLE EAW UNIVERSE’S FACES!! THE KICK OUT BY ALEX MYERS!! DONOVAN IS IN A LITERAL DISBELIEF IN WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!

Rich Russillo: And despite that, he’s still willing to put an end to this match-

Persephone: Hopefully, he does :blessed:!!!

Rich Russillo: Um, yeah. Anyway, he picks Donovan Duke right back to to their feet, lifting them up on his shoulders in a Fireman’s Carry position. We know what’s coming, looks like he is going for the ‘Duke of Hazard’ Fireman’s Carry Belly-To-Belly Piledriver… AND DONOVAN WITH THE ‘DUKE OF HAZARD!!!!’ THE ‘DUKE OF HAZARD’ TO ALEX MYERS!!!! THE FIREMAN’S CARRY BELLY-TO-BELLY PILEDRIVER CONNECTS–

James Peters: BUT NO!! IT DOESN’T CONNECT!! ALEX MYERS MANAGES TO SLIP OUT OF IT RIGHT IN TIME, SAVING HIMSELF FROM GETTING KNOCKED OFF AND LOSING ALL OF IT!! Alex Myers manages to go behind Donovan Duke, BEFORE NAILING HIM WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!! DONOVAN DUKE FALLS DOWN TO THE MAT!! DONOVAN DUKE IS DOWN!!! Alex Myers takes the advantage, as they roll out of the ring onto the apron, starting to make their way up to the top rope, which they reach. They waste no time, diving high in the air, AND WITH THE ‘DOCTOR SLEEP!!!!!!!!’ ALEX MYERS WITH THE DIVING KNEES RIGHT TO THE SKULL OF DONOVAN DUKE!!! WHAT A MOVE BY ALEX MYERS!!! DONOVAN DUKE IS HELPLESS!!! ALEX WITH THE COVER!! THE COVER ON DONOVAN!!! THIS MIGHT BE IT!! THEY HOOK THE LEGS!!

Referee: OOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! TTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-

Rich Russillo: HOLY SHIT!!! DONOVAN DUKE JUST KICKED OUT!!! HE GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! HOW THE HELL!!!? HOW IN THE HELL WAS HE ABLE TO DO THAT!!!? THE MATCH IS STILL GOING, AND ALEX MYERS CANNOT BELIEVE THAT, NOR CAN I EVEN DO!!!! Alex Myers literally cannot believe it, but they still try to put an end to all of this and pick up the victory they’re trying to pick up since the beginning of this match, as they climb their way up to the top rope, before reaching it. Donovan Duke, fully hurt, uses the second rope to get right back up to his feet, while Alex Myers are balancing themselves, BEFORE DIVING HIGH IN THE AIR, AND WITH THE ‘SINNER’S LULLABY!!!!’ THE ‘SINNER’S LULLABY’ TO DONOVAN DUKE!!! THE COFFIN DROP TO DONOVAN DUKE–

James Peters: DONOVAN, WISELY, MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME!! ALEX MYERS, ONCE AGAIN, LAND RIGHT ON THEIR CHEST DOWN TO THE MAT!! They get right back up to their feet from the impact of the clash that just happened, BUT DONOVAN DUKE, TAKING THE ADVANTAGE, AND NOT WASTING ANY TIME WITH THE ‘ROYAL FLUSH!!!!’ THE WIDOW’S PEAK TO ALEX MYERS!!! THE WIDOW’S PEAK CONNECTS!!! THE ‘ROYAL FLUSH!!!!’ ALEX MYERS IS KNOCKED!!! THEY’RE KNOCKED OUT!!! DONOVAN INTO THE COVER!! HE HOOKS THE LEGS!!!

Referee: OOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! TTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! TTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church blasts through the speakers once again as Donovan rolls off Alex looking completely tired because of the match he just had with Alex Myers, who rolls out of the ring, and sits down leaning toward the barricade, looking totally disappointed. However, Donovan Duke gets back up, allowing the referee to grab his hand, before raising it up in the air in victory, acknowledging him as the winner. Donovan climbs the top rope, taunting the crowd, and celebrating his well-deserved victory as well.)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… DONOVAN DUKE!!!!

Persephone: Finally.

James Peters: What a great match we have seen here! That was a huge victory for Donovan Duke, who managed to keep his momentum going after a victory over Lucas Johnson, Shane Gates and Danny Tanner at Bloodsport as well, while his 24/7 Contract was on the line!

Rich Russillo: But hey, we won’t count out Alex Myers. They showed out, had a fantastic performance, and gave Donovan the hell of a fight! Maybe he came up short once again, but he proved how his loss to Ryan Wilson was NOT enough to push him out of the track, nor will this one be able to. He did great, but it was just not enough to knock off a solid Donovan Duke. Congratulations to Donovan!

(Donovan Duke is celebrating his victory, while Alex Myers is sitting against the barricade, disappointed. From there, Voltage fades to black.)

( The scene fades backstage and shows two people standing around a monitor. One of them is of course the Voltage commissioner, Captain Charisma. The second one is someone he would rather not be dealing with. Once again, the President of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, has decided to visit EAW’s most controversial show. They are watching Alex Myers on the monitor and there is clear disdain on Ingrid’s face as she watches one of the men who competed last week in EAW’s first ever Piranha Deathmatch. )

Ingrid Newkirk: It absolutely blows my mind that number one, such a match was allowed to take place. And number two, that the two competitors who were forced into the match didn’t feel the need to protest its existence. This has been a continuous issue with this brand, and for the life of me, I can’t figure out why PETA still wants to work with your organization. The only thing that makes sense to me is that the board wants to continue capitalizing off of The Woogieman’s star power, but I will be honest with you, Mr. Daniels, even that appears to have run its course. The board was absolutely furious after Woogie swallowed the live piranha, and the fact the video has gone viral and turned into one of those stupid social media challenges is horrific. Who can swallow the most dangerous animal should not be a hashtag and people should not be purposely seeking out these wonderful creatures and purposely harming them. I am sick to my stomach over this and someone has to be held responsible.

( Surprisingly enough, Captain Charisma was able to refrain from rolling his eyes. He’d been dealing with Ingrid for the better part of the week. This wasn’t a new conversation for the two of them. She had blown up his phone, left several dozen voicemails, and sent him countless emails over how offensive the Bloodsport Piranha Deathmatch had been. Even now, Captain Charisma did not care. )

Captain Charisma: Well, I’m not really sure what you’re going to do, Mrs. Newkirk, because I’m pretty pleased with the reception the match got. The fans were into it, and at the end of the day, that’s all I really care about. Ryan Wilson had a hell of a first title defense, one he will never forget, and Alex Myers proved to the world that he isn’t afraid of anything. Out of everything that has ever gone down on Voltage, or even in EAW as a whole, a Piranha Deathmatch isn’t that bad. Where was PETA when Mr. DEDEDE decapitated The Visual Prophet’s pet tiger live on Dynasty? Correct me if I’m wrong, but that was a lot more gruesome than feeding a tank full of Piranhas a Voltage Elitist for dinner. I have been around this company for a very long time and seen a lot of heinous acts committed. The Piranha Deathmatch isn’t one of them.

( Ingrid looks visibly upset over Captain Charisma’s lack of remorse for the New Breed Championship match. She pinches the bridge of her nose and briefly closes her eyes, almost in an attempt to keep her emotions under control. )

Ingrid Newkirk: Having piranhas in the United States is illegal, Mr. Daniels.

Captain Charisma: :mjgrin: Now Mrs. Newkirk, that simply isn’t true. I do understand that in most states, owning a piranha is prohibited, but not in the state of Illinois. It was perfectly legal for EAW to buy a bunch of piranhas and use them for a gimmick type of match. You really don’t have a leg to stand on when it comes to this. In fact, you’ve never had a leg to stand on with any of this. I’m tired of PETA randomly showing up around my show, and I hope you understand when I tell you that you are no longer welcome around here. Whether EAW has a partnership with PETA or not, Voltage will not be the brand you get to harass whenever you see something you don’t like. If you have any further complaints, please direct them to EAW Headquarters and I am sure our powers-to-be will be more than happy to handle them. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some other matters to attend to.

( Ingrid looks a bit stunned that Captain Charisma is seemingly dismissing her. In fact, she doesn’t even know what to say. The silence is only shattered with an annoying ass sound comes from down the hallway. )

???: BORK! BORK! BORK!

( Jake Smith’s stupid dog, Josh, is seen running down the hallway, nearly colliding with several stagehands that are pushing and pulling equipment. The smol dog narrowly dodges getting ran over with a roll equipment box. )

Josh: BORK! BORK! BORK!

( This doesn’t settle well with Ingrid Newkirk either. )

Ingrid Newkirk: So you just let domestic animals run around backstage when they are clearly in danger?? That dog was almost run over!!!!

( Josh continues to ‘bork’ as he races up to Captain Charism and Ingrid, running around them both. Josh finally stops and jumps around Ingrid. )

Ingrid Newkirk: Awwwwww! What a kewt whittle puppy wuppy you a- AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

( Ingrid kicks Josh, causing him to scream and go flying into a wall. He hits the ground hard and begins to whimper, while Ingrid holds up her now bloody hand. )

Ingrid Newkirk: I SWEAR TO GOD IF THAT DOG HAS RABIES AND I’M INFECTED I AM GOING TO SUE THIS WHOLE GODDAMN, ANIMAL HATING COMPANY!!! THE VICIOUS, MANGY, ABSOLUTE DISGRACE OF A DOG JUST BIT ME! HALP! I NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION!

( However, instead of helping Ingrid, everyone has come running over to Josh. )

???: WHAT HAPPENED??

( Holly Arrow, who had been getting ready to be interviewed by Sofia Clarke, has come over, and she starts pushing people out of the way to get to Josh. The little dog gives her a pathetic look and Holly feels her heart absolutely melt. She drops down and scoops the little fluff ball into her arms, and nuzzles her cheek against his soft fur. )

Holly Arrow: Awwwwwww. Poor little guy.

Captain Charisma: Josh was kicked into the wall.

( The Voltage commissioner turns to one of the interns who ran over to check on the dog. )

Captain Charisma: Will you go find Jake, please?

Ingrid Newkirk: CAN SOMEONE HALP ME PLEASE??? MY HAND! MY HAND! I THINK I AM BLEEDING OUT!

( Ingrid continues to be ignored. Holly has stood up with Josh and the dog licks her face, which causes Holly to giggle. )

Holly Arrow: You’re so sweet and cute.

Josh: bork.

Holly Arrow: Awwwww. We need to find this little guy a doctor.

( Josh licks Holly’s chin again and pathetically borks. It almost sounds like a bark. Clearly the thing is actually injured. Thankfully, a member EAW’s medical team comes rushing in, by passing the still wailing Ingrid Newkirk, and goes right up to Josh and Holly. )

???: WHERE IS MY DOG???

( As the doctor goes to take Josh from Holly, Jake Smith comes running into the scene. He is damn near frantic and when he sees Josh in Holly’s arms, he immediately snatches him from her, causing Josh to scream. )

Jake Smith: WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM?!

Holly Arrow: Me?! I didn’t do anything!

Jake Smith: THEN WHY WERE YOU TRYING TO RUN OFF WITH HIM??

( Holly stares at Jake in absolute disbelief. )

Holly Arrow: You’re joking with me, right?? I wasn’t trying to steal your dog! I was helping him!

Jake Smith: HELPING HIM?? YOU CLEARLY INJURED HIM IN YOUR STUPID ATTEMPT TO RUN OFF WITH HIM! I’M GOING TO CALL THE POLICE!

( Captain Charisma holds up his hands. )

Captain Charisma: How about you shut the fuck up for a minute and let someone tell you what actually happened? Jesus Christ, my patience is wearing thin right now.

Holly Arrow: Josh was kicked into the wall by the PETA weirdo over there and we were all trying to help him! You violently snatching him out of my arms didn’t make the situation any better.

( For just a split second, a look of guilt flashes across Jake’s face, but it quickly goes away. He glares at Holly. )

Jake Smith: Well he is my dog and I didn’t give you permission to hold him.

( Holly throws her hands up in the air. )

Holly Arrow: Whatever, dude. I was just trying to help your dog. Maybe if you kept a better eye on him, then he wouldn’t be running around backstage. Anything could have happened to him, and sure enough, something bad did. I hope you feel bad about that, because you deserve to.

( Holly gives Jake an absolute look of disgust and stalks off. Jake actually can’t believe that Holly just walked off like that and he turns to Captain Charisma. )

Jake Smith: Can you believe she just left like that? No explanation! No apology! No nothing.

Captain Charisma: :wtf:

Jake Smith: Seriously, that girl has a fucking stick up her ass.

Captain Charisma: :wtf: :wtf: You threatened to punch her at Pain for Pride, accused her of theft, and said you were going to call the police. What is she supposed to do?

Jake Smith: Not walk off!

Captain Charisma: And I thought New Eden was delusional.

Jake Smith: :comeagain: ???

( Captain Charisma walks off, muttering something about how he doesn’t get paid enough to put up with this shit. )

Jake Smith: I WANT MY EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH CAPTAIN CHARISMA!

( Captain Charisma doesn’t even bother to reply. He rounds the corner and disappears, leaving other people to deal with the chaos that just erupted. )

( Voltage fades to commercial break. )

(Commercial for The Suicide Squad, in theaters now.)

(Camera fades into backstage where Sofia Clarke is standing in front of a designated interview area. She’s wearing a smile on her face, and seems eager to talk)

Sofia Clarke: This past weekend at Bloodsport we saw a once proud tag team, fall victim to two vicious losses. IDOL-GUN had their hands full in two separate singles matches. One, Miku Sakai took on Candice Blair, in an extreme lingerie match which left her exposed, and embarrassed. And on the other hand we had her partner, Hikari Kanno, who instead of winning the Universal Women’s Championship, got her head shaved bald at the hands of the current Universal Women’s Champion, Ms Extreme. With such failure emanating off of them, I would like to hear their thoughts on the matter. IDOL-GUN…

(A look of disgust, and confusion is on the faces of Miku Sakai and Hikari as they walk into from staring at Sofia Clarke)

Hikari Kanno: As if Bloodsport wasn’t enough torture, we now have to be ridiculed by the likes of you? Was being an interviewer really your first choice for a job? You can’t honestly be proud of interviewing people with talent, while you’re a total non factor in life, right? What’s it like being surrounded by people with more talent in their pinky than you do in your entire being?

Miku Sakai: Hey Sofia, just so you know, one of these days I’m legit going to murder you and your whole family… just so you know.

Sofia Clarke: Well before you do that, let’s talk about what happened on Showdown. It seems like you went to Showdown with a goal in mind, confronting Dr. Bethany Blue, and challenging her for the Specialista Championship. Even taking it as far as to lay her out after her match. It was actually just handed down from management that Miku Sakai versus Dr. Bethany Blue for the Specialists Championship has actually been made official for Territorial Invasion!

Miku Sakai: Is that it?

Sofia Clarke: What do you mean?

(Hikari rolls her eyes)

Miku Sakai: Usually your annoyingly punchable face has condescending words after good things.. So talk shit… Go ahead.

Sofia Clarke: No! I think this is great! Just what you need to get back on your feet.

Miku Sakai: Yup there it is, bitch cunt back at it again. You just love when we fail because you can’t feel good about yourself unless someone you view as better than you is doing less than stellar. Whatever you’re the worst. I bet it just pains you to see me flourishing now. Miku Sakai challenging for the Specialists Championship just sounds right, it sounds perfect, it sounds like a match up made in Heaven. Honestly I deserve this, I deserve this more than anyone in the world because my life has been tougher than anyone on Earth these past few weeks. Make no mistake, this match was happening regardless of whether Bethany Blue wanted it to or not. I’m not gonna be some basic bitch and say it was written in the tarot cards, but when you have someone with the star power of Miku Sakai, it’s only a matter of time they get exactly what they.. Not only what I deserve, but what EAW deserves. For far too long we have had some stuid cunt trying to play doctor and wrestler at the same time making that title suffer, we need someone that actually has talent, someone that isn’t just playing pretend. Someone that isn’t a total blackhole for ratings.. We need Miku Sakai. You saw what happened on Showdown, you saw me take advantage and embarrass that ho. It’s only a matter of time before not only do I just beat the shit out of her, BUT save an entire division again it’s whatever. That’s just what Miku Sakai does, it’s just what IDOL-GUN does. We come into EAW we save the tag team division for a while, and now as you can see, without IDOL-GUN the Unified Tag Team Championships haven’t been relevant since. So yes, this match is great and all but it was going to happen whether it was made official or not. I believe last night I made my intentions perfectly clear. I went down to Showdown, Bethany’s domain, and made her MY bitch. She wanted to come at me with absolute nastiness, and try to diminish who I AM? Like bitch I’m Miku Sakai, who the fuck is you? I went down to that ring, and fucked her up good. Now, she’s going to have to give me what I want. I made my intentions clear, and everyone took notice. Everyone knew that when I executed my plan to perfection, there was no way that this wasn’t going to end with Miku Sakai getting what she wants. I’ll admit it has been a rocky go of things lately, and it pisses me off. But I’m too big of a star, too rich, and too famous to be held down like this for too long. Beating Bethany Blue for the Specialists Championship is going to take me to the next level. I am going to tell every single person who laughed at IDOL-GUN’s misery to fuck off, and tell those who believed in IDOL-GUN from the very beginning to come fuck us, because the buffet is open.. With some.. You know.. Qualifications to be met, but still. This is only the beginning of Miku Sakai, this is only the beginning of Hikari Kanno. I am going to win the Specialists Championshp and everyone can just shut the fuck up, and recognize just how fucking talented I am!

Sofia Clarke: Well isn’t that nice.

(Miku throws her hand in the air at the disrespect)

Miku Sakai: What the fuck is your problem????

(Sofia Clarke turns to Hikari Kanno)

Sofia Clarke: Speaking of your partner, HIkari Kanno, how are you feeling after such a heartbreaking loss? I’m sure it’s not easy looking at yourself in the mirror these days.

(Sofia looks at Hikari’s shaved head)

Sofia Clarke: All things considered…

(Hikari rolls her eyes again, and lets out a sigh)

Hikari Kanno: I can hold my head up high after my performance Sofia, you miserable shrew. People like you will try to diminish what Miku has done, and will try to diminish what I’ve done, but you can’t deny it. I made Ms. Extreme a credible champion by giving her the toughest fight that she’ll ever have when it comes to defending that title. I did more for the Universal Women’s Championship in one night, then Ms. Extreme could do in an entire year. It may not have worked out at Bloodsport, but the name Hikari Kanno will be announced as a world champion one day. I may have lost my hair, but I haven’t lost my pride, my dignity, the very core of what makes Hikari Kanno who she is. You can write whatever amount of money on a blank check that you want, take it to any betting agency, and put all of that money betting that Hikari Kanno will be announced as World Champion one day. And let’s not pretend that IDOL-GUN is dead ok? That is just slanderous lies that people who are jealous of us want to be true. But as you know, Miku Sakai is about to become Specialists Champion..

(Sofia Clarke nods)

Sofia Clarke: So I guess the question has to be; what’s next for Hikari Kanno then?

(A smirk comes across the face of Hikari)

Hikari Kanno: Well funny you should ask such a question… Because if you actually let me talk without trying to insert yourself within every blank space of time within my sentences you would’ve heard what was next. By the sounds of it, by what I’m hearing out of your ignorant face hole, it doesn’t seem like you’re too hopeful about either one of our futures. But you should already know that whatever it is that is next for Hikari Kanno, it’s destined to be nothing but greatness for me. As a matter of fact I will divulge some information for you. Today I was presented with an opportunity to head up the Voltage team for Clash of Kingdoms ll for the Women’s Divide and Conquer match. I have accepted obvs, and will no doubt bring this team to victory. But that’s not all. I would also like to announce that my dear friend here Miku is going to be the first member of the team.

(Miku turns to Hikari with a bright smile)

Miku Sakai: Awwww you shouldn’t have! I’m SHOCKED! I don’t know how to respond! Is this real life!! .. Clearly Sofia, I’ve known about this, relax. Divide and Conquer is going to be much more interesting this time around since the soon to be Specialists Champion will be involved. IDOL-GUN as a whole is stronger than ever, and if anyone doubts that, you’re about to be proven to be a massive dumb piece of shit.

Hikari Kanno: IDOL-GUN runs this shit, and soon everyone that turned a blind eye to our early success writing it off as nothing more than a flash in the pan will regret ever having such ludicrous thoughts. We have a bunch of shit cooking up on the horizon, and everyone is going to feel our wrath. We don’t just roll up, shrivel, and die. We can’t be shaken, we can’t be thrown off our game. Though we might stumble, we never falter. Look at us, no matter how we look, no matter how you Sofia might perceive us, we are the biggest stars in this company. We still have that fight within us, and the knowledge that we can beat anyone in this company. Everyone might be laughing now, everyone might not believe in us now, and think that everything that we’re saying right now is nothing but bullshit. But I can assure you, IDOL-GUN with our backs up against the wall is dangerous for all of EAW. This isn’t the position that you want us in, because you all will suffer for it. Talk to us in a few months, and see how this narrative is going. We’ll be waiting with open arms to say we told you so..

Miku Sakai: Two of the most embarrassing moments of our lives happened at Bloodsport, and we will ensure that that shit never happens again. If you think what happened to us at Bloodsport was bad? Just wait to see how we embarrass everyone else a thousand times worse in the upcoming months. All of you are fucked!

(Hikari and Miku turn and start walking away, but before they’re out of sight completely Miku stops, turns, and gives Sofia the middle finger, then keeps going about her way. Camera fades to black)

(Commercial for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Nothing about the movie has been revealed officially, so instead the commercial plays the unfinished leaked footage that was released.)

(Voltage comes back from commercial break to the Gorilla Position in the backstage area. Immediately the crowd goes berserk upon seeing the beaming smile on the face of none other than the legend himself, The Woogieman. His charming good looks and bald and shiny head are distinct features that can be seen from a mile away and the fans are absolutely eating him up because of it. He has his hands clasped together while he seems to be talking to someone else as well, the crowd cheers even louder as that person is revealed to be Danny Tanner. Danny is warming up for his match, jumping around while closing his eyes and taking deep breaths. It’s clear after everything that has happened today, there couldn’t be more pressure on his shoulders. Woogie seems to be giving him a pep talk which begins to be heard after a while.)

The Woogieman: Look, I know I’m not the person in your shoes, but I can see the type of pressure that this might be for you. Fighting for the Unified Tag Team Championship? That’s huge, take it from me. I know that you’ve gotta be afraid of it, I’m not going to beat around the bush when I say those nerves have to be racking. But sometimes this is just a part of the grind. You have to make sure that you’re ready for whatever is thrown your way, because that’s exactly what you’ve signed up for when it comes down to the wire.

Danny Tanner: Yeah I get that, it’s just… whew, is it me, or is it getting awfully hot in here? Woogie, I know what I’m up against, and I’m only going to bring the best when the time comes. But the one thing I’m concerned about, have you seen the absolute BOMBSHELL of a partner that I have?! Now THAT’S pressure!

The Woogieman: :skip:

(Before Woogie can say anything else, he happens to see Sofia Clarke approach the two of them. Woogie turns around with a smile on his face that makes Sofia blush, while Danny waves her general direction with a light smile as well. Sofia then brings her microphone up, seeing that both of them have acknowledged her, before beginning to speak.)

Sofia Clarke: Danny Tanner, if you have some time before your match against Ryan Wilson, I just wanted to get your thoughts about everything that has happened. I know you fighting for the Unified Tag Team Championships is something that you didn’t expect in your wildest dreams.

Danny Tanner: God, have I ever told you how scrumptious blonde women are? I mean come on, I think Andrea Valentine is a prime example of that. But Candice Blair?! My lord if this was all a contest, she’d be the runner-up! I don’t think it’ll be much of a challenge preparing myself against two people like Xavier Williams and Harlow Reichert, I’ll be perfectly ready for that when the time comes. But making sure I put on a good first impression when I finally get to meet Candice?! That’s going to be one tall task if you ask me.

Sofia Clarke: Well, moving away from Candics Blair just for a second, though I see that you’re excited to team with her. Let’s talk more about your opponents, any thoughts?

Danny Tanner: I’ve said it before, but I’m someone that aspires to be a Champion. So there’s no fear in sight when it comes to the two of them, I’m amped! Because I’m one step closer to my dream than I was yesterday, and I think that’s something that’s enough for me. I know Xavier and Harlow have to think of me as an unfavorable challenger for their Unified Tag Team Championships, but I hope they realize that regardless of what happens, I’m putting up a fight. I hope in the end, it ends how I’ve envisioned it in my head. Me and sexy bae walking out of LSU as the new Unified Tag Team Champions-

???: Now who happens to be this “sexy bae” that you’re talking about?

(Mid-interview, Danny immediately stops upon recognizing the voice. His body is absolutely stilled, his train of thought frozen while sweat begins to bead from his head. The person that walks into the scene is revealed to be Candice Blair who crosses her arms with a smirk on her face upon seeing Danny. Danny’s eyes slowly turn to look at her, before they completely widen. Danny is struck stupid, he’s smitten, but by the looks of it its something that Candive anticipated.)

Candice Blair: Not many people have the chance to work with a superstar like me, especially not any men. Let me just tell you now, everything that you’ve done these past few months? Have been commendable, and I’d love to see the type of effort that you’d put in for *us* to win the Unified Tag Team Championships, right? Let’s just say, I wish you good luck. And what better good luck than having me at ringside to take a closer look? Let’s see what you got, big boy.

(Candice struts past Danny and through the curtain while he’s still completely frozen. Woogie looks awkwardly at what’s happening at the moment, trying to get him to snap out of it before sighing. Woogie turns around and leaves the completely starstruck Danny to his lonesome as Voltage then transitions to elsewhere.)

(Voltage fades into the ringside area where ‘Diva’ by Beyoncé is blasting through the speakers of the arena to the mixed reaction from the crowd. Candice Blair is seen with a pompous look on her face making her way around ringside. She takes one of the steel chairs and folds it before planting it down and taking a seat. She crosses her legs and looks towards the stage as ‘Diva’ then fades out. It then cuts to Bella Braxton who is standing at the center of the ring with a smile on her face, ready to announce the next match.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the following singles contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘Loser’ by Charles Hamilton blasts through the speakers of the arena to the thunderous cheers from the crowd in response. It isn’t long after that Danny Tanner makes his way out from the backstage area with a smile on his face while pointing around at the crowd in attendance tonight. He turns around and looks towards the ring, catching a glance of Candice Blair that freaks him out for a moment, but he keeps his focus while he makes his way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Sarasota, Florida… weighing in at 205 pounds… DANNY “3 SECOND” TANNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Well as you know, it appears that Danny Tanner is on Cloud 9 this week, could you really blame him if you were in his shoes? Even though a loss at Bloodsport is something that must’ve been a bummer to him, he got a chance to rebound upon figuring out that him along with the person at ringside, Candice Blair, would be competing for the Unified Tag Team Championships at Territorial Invasion!

James Peters: Well that interaction backstage with him and Candice must’ve pumped him up even more for this match. Through all the nerves, he knows that he has to impress his tag partner and tonight he’s walking in to make sure that he does exactly that and exceeds the expectations of everyone that is focused on him tonight!

Persephone: Imagine getting aroused over a woman and not bothering to focus about the biggest opportunity of your fucking life. This man is so pathetic and I can’t believe that Captain Charisma was stupid enough to even consider him having a single chance of beating the Tag Champs, he should’ve tossed his name back into the lottery pool that’s all I’m saying right now.

(‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ by Mick Gordon hits to absolutely deafening boos in response upon seeing Ryan Wilson make his way out to the stage with a shiteating grin on his face and the New Breed Championship raised high 8n the air as well. He looks towards the camera while holding his Championship up, trash talking everyone with a smile on his face filled to the brim with confidence. It isn’t long after that Ryan rests his Championship on his shoulder before then beginning to make his way down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent… from Montréal, Québec, Canada… weighing in at 220 pounds… he is the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!! LE ROI DU STRONG STYLE QUÉBÉCOIS… RYAN WILSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Well here comes Ryan Wilson, still bearing the scars of the absolute war that he and Alex Myers had last week at Bloodsport. We all saw exactly what happened, a brutal Piranha Deathmatch which saw Ryan get the better of Alex, and nearly drown them in order to retain his New Breed Championship. While he might not exactly be at his 100%, he has to be on top of the world after his defense.

James Peters: And now? Ryan looks towards Territorial Invasion, and who knows what might happen there. He might get the chance to defend the New Breed Championship again, or helleven get the chance to join in on tri-branded festivities. All I know for sure? Ryan is going to give it his all leading into the event, constantly keeping the ball rolling and taking whatever it thrown at him. It starts tonight in this match!

Persephone: I still question why someone as old as him is the New Breed Champion. He’s about as frail and decrepit as a dinosaur in a museum yet you want me to believe that he’s a competent Champion? You guys are really delusional and you make absolutely no effort to hide it.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Here we go as this match is officially underway! Both Ryan and Danny are beginning to make their way out of their respective corners, scouting one another and taking their time before they officially get into the swing of things. They’re both making their way towards the center of the ring, before they engage into a collar-and-elbow tie up! Both of them are beginning to jockey for position, holding their place! BEFORE RYAN SHOVES DANNY DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Ryan shows right here that he’s going to be the one in control when it comes to this match, but will that claim hold water?

(Ryan simply looks down at Danny, shaking his head in disappointment while Danny attempts to recover. Danny helps himself up using the ropes while Ryan begins to yell at him.)

Ryan Wilson: I WANT YOUR BEST, DANNY! WHERE’S THAT-

James Peters: :krabs: DANNY JUST SLAPPED RYAN AGAINST THE SIDE OF HIS FACE! Ryan stumbles back for a moment being taken by surprise, but the look on his face says it all; he is not happy about what Danny Tanner just did. RYAN LAUNCHING FORWARD AND SENDING A BARRAGE OF PUNCHES TOWARDS THE HEAD OF DANNY! Ryan is absolutely relentless, being feuded by the rage and disrespect by Danny Tanner! Danny tries to block as much as he can while he’s backed up against the ropes, but ultimately the referee is his saving grace in this scenario, separating the two of them and creating distance.

Persephone: You want to impress and the best thing you can do is bitch slap them? I’m so disappointed in the type of talent that we have on Sunday Night Voltage.

Rich Russillo: Ryan backing up, holding his hands up while he does. BUT RYAN ATTEMPTS TO SWING AT DANNY WITH A LARIAT! But Danny saves himself, ducking under Ryan and running the ropes! Ryan tries to run towards him, already seeing through what he has planned at the moment. BUT DANNY HOLDS HIS GROUND AND TAKES RYAN DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A KITCHEN SINK! Ryan is taken down to the ground, his head bouncing off the canvas while he sits back up. BUT BEFORE HE CAN EVEN CONSIDER RECOVERING, DANNY RUNS FORWARD AND TAKES HIM BACK DOWN WITH A SLIDING D!

James Peters: If there’s one thing Ryan surely didn’t expect, it’s the sudden offense by Danny Tanner; but then again, this was something that he asked for. Danny is right back up to his feet, waiting for Ryan to do the same. Ryan stumbles back up to his feet, clearly taken off guard but trying to collect himself and get back into this match. BUT IT’S DANNY THAT GRABS HIM AND DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX!

Persephone: Well speaking of the talent that we have on Sunday Night Voltage, your New Breed Champion everyone. Getting his ass kicked at the moment by a janitor, it’s sad.

Rich Russillo: Ryan tumbles down to the ground but immediately rolls out of the ring. Ryan drops down to a knee trying to catch his breath while Danny makes his way over and stands on the apron, setting himself up and waiting for Ryan to get back up to his feet. DANNY LEAPING OFF THE APRON AND LOOKING TO TAKE RYAN DOWN TO THE GROUND AT RINGSIDE! BUT JUST IN TIME RYAN MANAGES TO SWEEP THE LEG OF DANNY AND TRIP HIM! Danny falls onto the apron, but Ryan quickly pushes him back into the ring and slides in himself. Danny is stirring while Ryan takes the time to recover, JUMPING UP AND TAKING DANNY DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A CROSSBODY OF HIS OWN!

James Peters: Ryan managing to recover and turn around Danny’s assault, now he has the steering wheel now and I’m sure he’s going to make sure that it stays that way. Ryan grabbing him by his head and dragging him up to his feet absolutely mercilessly. Danny tries to throw punches to fight back against the onslaught of the New Breed Champion, BUT RYAN GIVES HIM A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE AND SLAPS HIM RIGHT ACROSS HIS FACE! Danny taking a moment to recollect himself, forced to step back after the slap to the face. DANNY ATTEMPTING TO SWING TOWARDS HIS HEAD, BUT RYAN DUCKS UNDER IT AND DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP!

Persephone: I just hope this match is fun, but I’ve learned not to get my expectations so high for two “Elitists” that belong in the BBB division.

Rich Russillo: Danny grabbing the back of his head, he knows the rough predicament that he’s in and he’s trying to fight out of it while Ryan circles around him like a shark. Danny dragging himself towards the ropes, clutching onto the bottom rope and trying to get up to his feet. BUT IT’S RYAN THAT RUNS FORWARD AND GOES FOR A FACE WASH TOWARDS THE FACE OF DANNY! WHICH CONNECTS! Danny is completely out of it but Ryan has him by the arm as he heaves him up, BEFORE LIFTING HIM OFF THE GROUND AND DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS THIS TIME WITH A SPINEBUSTER!

James Peters: Danny bouncing off the canvas, definitely beginning to feel the effects of the attack by Ryan Wilson. Despite how irritating and annoying that man may be, there is absolutely no doubt that he is not afraid to back it up in the ring. Danny attempts to get up, but Ryan already has him by his head beginning to set him up, BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP INTO A VERTICAL SUPLEX POSITION! But it’s Danny that manages to slip out of it and land behind Ryan, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A QUICK CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF HIS KNEE!

Persephone: :francis: Slippery motherfucker prolonging the result of this match, it’s rough being a commentator who actually knows what good talent is when she sees one, wanting to skip the other matches so she can actually do something with her life.

(The camera transitions to show Candice Blair at ringside who seems to be looking intently at what’s going on. She has her arms crossed with a straight look on her face, only looking around every so often before focusing her full attention back on the match.)

Rich Russillo: Ryan stumbles forward and is forced to drop down to a knee, BEFORE DANNY RUNS TOWARDS HIM AND THIS TIME SENDS A KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! Danny drops down and quickly rolls Ryan to his back and locks in a Side Headlock! Danny cinches it in making sure that Ryan stays down on the ground, great ring awareness being shown by Danny at the moment. Ryan waves his arms around trying to find his way out, but Danny is stubborn, making sure to drop his weight so Ryan doesn’t find a way to escape out of it and possibly gain another advantage out of it. But it looks like Ryan sees this, bringing his legs up and trapping Danny’s head in a Headscissors! Bringing him down to the mat where Ryan is open to lock in a hold of his own keeping his legs trapped around Danny’s head with the Headscissors! Both of them are holding their ground at the moment.

James Peters: But who will give in is the question we should be asking ourselves-

Persephone: Both of them, make it a no contest, just make this go by really fast so everyone here can go home and actually do something productive with their time.

Rich Russillo: Danny trying to find his way out of this, but Ryan has the hold locked in tight making sure that Danny doesn’t go anywhere. Danny slowly tries to turn on his stomach to get out of this, but Ryan is dropping all of his weight down to make sure that he can prevent that and make sure that an escape is not in the picture for Danny at the moment. But Danny is continuing to persevere, before he gets onto his stomach making it easy for him to slip out of the Headscissors position! Ryan quickly tries to get back up to his feet, BUT DANNY LUNGES FORWARD AND BEGINS TO HAMMER AWAY WITH PUNCHES TOWARDS HIS HEAD!

James Peters: Ryan trying to fend off as many as he can, dropping down onto his back and blocking all the shots but it looks like Danny is continuing to unload on the head of Ryan! Ryan finally manages to take his hand and shove Danny away, allowing himself to get back up to his feet! BUT DANNY WITH ‘MEIDO ZANGETSUHA!’ THE FIREMAN’S CARRY CUTTER TAKES RYAN DOWN TO THE GROUND, DANNY ROLLING HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKING THE LEG! GOING FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT RIGHT HERE!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHHHRR-

Persephone: Sadly, Ryan kicks out of the pin and forces me to sit through 10 more minutes of this match, a true villain.

Rich Russillo: Ryan is certainly feeling it right now, if he wanted a fight then you bet he got it from Danny here tonight. Danny bringing himself up to his feet and grabbing Ryan by the head and bringing him up as well, Ryan showing signs of life trying to swing his hands towards the head of Danny but he seems too burned out at the moment to do that. DANNY GRABBING RYAN AND LIFTING HIM UP FOR A SPINEBUSTER! WHICH CONNECTS! Ryan is driven down to the ground while Danny grabs him by the arm once again, BEFORE PULLING HIM INTO ANOTHER ONE FOR GOOD MEASURE! The crowd is going wild for Danny right now, does he have a chance at beating the New Breed Champion?!

James Peters: It seems the people in Arkansas want that over Ryan coming out on top in this match. Ryan is trying to get up though, despite everything that he’s gone through courtesy of Danny Tanner, he still is not giving up regardless. He knows that if he wins this, it’s not going to look good on his record especially considering how much of a braggadocious person he is and the standards that he has to uphold as a Champion. But let’s admit, it’d be a big win for Danny.

Persephone: If Danny wins, it’ll be further proof that Rex McAllister needs to return back to Elite Answers Wrestling and actually give us a wrestling show that we can enjoy.

Rich Russillo: Ryan is back up to his feet, you can see the pained and angered expression on his face while he eyes Danny. DANNY RUNNING FORWARD AND LOOKING TO CLOTHESLINE HIM! BUT IT’S RYAN THAT MANAGES TO LIFT HIM UP WITH THE LAST OF THE STRENGTH THAT HE HAS LEFT AND DROP HIM DOWN ONTO THE ROPES WITH A STUN GUN! Danny bouncing off the ropes, still managing to stay on his feet but completely stunned in the process. BEFORE DANNY CAN DO ANYTHING IT’S RYAN THAT SPINS AROUND AND TAKES DANNY DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK! Danny plops down to the ground while Ryan looks to follow up by running the ropes, BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CRUSHING HIM WITH A SENTON!

(It then goes to Candice Blair once again seated, she’s obviously paying very close attention to this match, possibly even taking notes with what she has to work with come Territorial Invasion. Danny has put up a surprisingly good fight this time around, but is it enough to impress the superstar at ringside?)

James Peters: Ryan getting back into this match, he’s not going to go down silently and definitely not going to let Danny get the better of him. Ryan grabbing him by the hair and beginning to bring him up to his feet, Danny attempting to fend him off while he can, shoving him away and creating distance! BUT IT’S RYAN THAT RUNS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A BIG BOOT TO HIS FACE! Danny stumbles backwards, forced to drop down to a knee and unable to retaliate. RYAN MAKING HIS WAY OVER AND GRABBING THE HEAD OF DANNY BEFORE SLAMMING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT!

Persephone: Awwwww, who’s mad that they’re getting their ass kicked? You are!!! Suck it up and get used to it you lil bih.

Rich Russillo: Danny grabbing the back of his head, clearly feeling the pain but Ryan has no concern for that dragging him back up to his feet. Ryan grabbing him by his arm and sending Danny running towards the ropes with an Irish whip! RYAN LOOKING TO CATCH HIM AND TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A SUPERMAN PUNCH! SUPERMAN PUNCH ATTEMPT INCOMING TO THE SKULL OF DANNY!

James Peters: But thankfully Danny manages to duck just in time, Danny waiting for him to turn around looking to set him up! LIFTING HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION! GOING FOR A USHIGOROSHI! TO DROP RYAN WILSON DOWN ONTO THE BACK OF HIS NECK!

Persephone: But unfortunately that futile little virgin is just as weak as a 15 year old Ronan Malosi with frail little bones.

Rich Russillo: Ryan manages to slip out of it! Ryan waiting for Danny to turn around, Danny definitely did not see that coming turning on his heels to face Ryan! RYAN CONNECTING WITH A SUPERKICK TO HIS JAW! Danny holding his ground and stumbling backwards, BUT IT’S RYAN THAT LEAPS UP AND CONNECTS WITH A HIGH KNEE TO HIS JAW THIS TIME! Danny showing incredible resiliency holding his ground especially after all this damage, BUT RYAN SPINS AROUND AND THIS TIME CONNECTS WITH A DISCUS LARIAT! BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SUPLEX DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER TO FINISH IT OFF! ‘THE FOUR HIT COMBO’ CONNECTS TAKING DANNY DOWN TO THE MAT, RYAN ROLLING DANNY OVER AND HOOKING THE LEG FOR A PIN ATTEMPT! WILL THIS BE IT?!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEE-

James Peters: BUT DANNY MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! RYAN WILSON IS IN COMPLETE SHOCK AS THIS MATCH CONTINUES ONWARD!

(The camera pans over to Candice Blair in her chair watching Danny manage to get the shoulder up. She’s slowly nodding her head, looking ever so slightly impressed at his persistence.)

Persephone: If I was Ryan I’d be disappointed. I too want this match to be over and it’s unfortunate stubborn motherfuckers like himself and Danny want to make sure that it doesn’t happen, furthermore constantly wasting my time week in and week out. Why doesn’t anyone ask how Persephone feels about all of this? Let’s start a hashtag right here, #StopPersephoneHate!

Rich Russillo: Immediately Danny rolls out of the ring, he knows better than to engage with Ryan especially considering how weakened he is at the moment. Ryan isn’t letting him take a break and catch a breather at the moment though, RUNNING TO THE ROPES AND BACK AND GOING FOR A SUICIDE DIVE ATTEMPT! BUT IT’S DANNY WITH A SOLID RIGHT HAND TO THE SIDE OF HIS FACE FORCING HIM BACK I TO THE RING! Danny quickly jumping up onto the apron and climbing up to the top rope while Ryan is trying to get up to his feet, LAUNCHING OFF THE TOP AND TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A BIG CROSSBODY!

James Peters: Danny isn’t exactly finished though, rolling through and keeping ahold of Ryan while he has the chance, DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A SIDEWALK SLAM! The crowd is completely unhinged at the moment in support of Danny while he runs to the ropes and back, CONNECTING WITH A CORKSCREW ELBOW TO THE CHEST OF RYAN! Ryan sits up grabbing his chest in pure pain, BUT IT’S DANNY THAT GRABS HIM BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A BIG REVERSE DDT!

Persephone: Is this some sort of unknown virgin power that I haven’t heard of before? I’ve had my assumptions about this dude, like he’s a turtle that frank radioactive sewer water and turned into a stupid and infertile human being. But maybe he’s been a whole other person this entire time .

Rich Russillo: DANNY WITH A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH TO THE HEAD OF RYAN TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! Ryan is completely dazed, slowly stumbling backwards and clutching onto the ropes for dear life but running towards Danny this time! BUT DANNY STEPS FORWARD AND TAKES HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH ANOTHER FOREARM SMASH! Danny isn’t waiting or letting Ryan take a break, he quickly brings him up to his feet seeing the chance to capitalize on everything that he’s been working for right here! DANNY WITH A TIGER SUPLEX NOW TAKING RYAN DOWN TO THE GROUND!

James Peters: Danny is up on the top rope now, he’d managed to get the better of Ryan for a hot second now and this is his chance to do even more and make sure that the job is finished! BUT RYAN POPS UP TO HIS FEET AND JUMPS UP TO THE TOP ROPE, LAUNCHING DANNY OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLE WITH A AVALANCHE GERMAN SUPLEX! WHAT A RECOVERY BY RYAN!

Persephone: Ouch, even I can tell that hurt. Did he break his neck?! That would make it even better, I’m just asking of course.

Rich Russillo: Ryan patiently waiting in the corner, knowing that if there was a chance out of many to finish Danny Tanner and finally finish him like he’s been expecting to this entire match, it’s now. Danny stumbling up to his feet, it’s clear that he’s absolutely out of it but despite that he’s continuing to push through thick and thin in order to somehow get a victory right here. Danny is up, WHILE RYAN RUNS FORWARD AND LOOKS TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A SUPERMAN PUNCH TO HIS FACE!

James Peters: But Danny manages to duck under that before it can connect! DANNY GOING FOR ‘KILLSWITCH BITCH!!!’ LOOKING TO TAKE RYAN DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH THE BRUTAL CAPTAIN CHARISMA MOVE IN HOPES OF FINDING A MEANS TO AN END IN THIS MATCH!

Persephone: FUCK! Sometimes things are just too good to be true, like this match ending. It’s a rough life for someone like me who only wishes the best for EAW and thinks that they would be better off without garbage matches like this.

Rich Russillo: BUT RYAN SLIPS UNDER THAT AND COUNTERS THAT WITH A ‘UPPERCUT QUÉBÉCOIS’ TO THE HEAD OF DANNY TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! Danny stumbles up to his feet trying to fight back before Ryan can do anything else, but Ryan sends Danny into an Irish whip! But before he can do anything Danny clutches onto the top rope and stops himself before he runs into whatever Ryan had in store for him! BUT RYAN WAS ALREADY TWO STEPS AHEAD OF HIM, RUNNING FORWARD AND TAKING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE!

James Peters: Ryan setting Danny up, Danny trying his best to get up to his feet but it seems like Ryan running to the ropes and back creates the assumption that he already has him scouted right here! RYAN SOARS THROUGH THE ROPES AND TAKES DANNY DOWN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! Ryan isn’t done, quickly jumping back onto the apron and climbing up to the top rope once again while Danny is attempting to recover. RYAN LEAPING OFF THE TOP ROPE AND TAKING DANNY ONCE AGAIN BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A DIVING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE! Ryan with the offense!

(Ryan grabs Danny by his head and pulls him back up to his feet looking to roll him back into the ring, until his eyes catch Candice’s. Candice glares at him in disgust, while Ryan mocks her with a crying gesture before rolling Danny back into the ring and entering in himself.)

Persephone: Ugh, that’s unfortunate isn’t it? Look at the look of concern on the face of Candice at ringside, it’s pathetic to see how low an apparent “superstar” can degrade herself to. The bar was already low but goddamn.

Rich Russillo: Ryan has the upperhand right now, and he needs to make sure that it stays that way if he wants to get a victory in this match. Ryan waiting for Danny to come back up, you can see the look of determination in his eyes while Danny begins to stir, the only thing that he can see at the moment is opportunity. RYAN BRINGING DANNY UP AND GOING FOR ‘LA BOMBE BLEU!’ BLUE THUNDER BOMB LOOKING TO TAKE DANNY DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH AUTHORITY!

James Peters: BUT DANNY TURNS IT AROUND AND TAKES RYAN DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A TORNADO DDT! Ryan plops down to the canvas but immediately brings himself up to a knee, and the look of irritation on his face says it all, he has had enough with this match. RYAN POPS RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND RUNS TOWARDS DANNY GOING FOR A BIG BOOT TOWARDS HIS HEAD TO TAKE HIM DOWN! Danny ducks under that and turns around, BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD WITH PURE INTENSITY AND TAKING RYAN OUT WITH A STIFF LARIAT TO HIS HEAD!

(Danny completely levels Ryan and takes him down to the ground while the crowd goes wild. Danny has a smile on his face while he hypes them up, scanning around at the crowd looking to hype them up and get them out of their seats, before… his eyes catch Candice’s.)

Persephone: Oh boy…

Rich Russillo: That doesn’t look good, look at Danny, he’s infatuated by the looks of Candice Blair! Danny is completely frozen in shock, but Candice doesn’t look all too surprised that this is happening right now. But at the same time, I don’t think that it’s completely glossed over her that Danny is in a match as well…

James Peters: RYAN TURNS DANNY AROUND AND DROPS HIM RIGHT ONTO HIS HEAD WITH ‘MIC DROP!’ SMALL PACKAGE DRIVER CONNECTS WHILE RYAN TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE DISTRACTION THAT DANNY’S OWN TAG PARTNER GAVE HIM, DANNY IS COMPLETELY OUT COLD WHILE RYAN TURNS HIM AROUND AND HOOKS THE LEG! GOING FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ begins to play up once again while Ryan Wilson pulls himself off of Danny Tanner and immediately raises his hands high in the air with the biggest smile on his face. The referee makes his way towards him, handing him his New Breed Championship which he snatches away and clutches close to his chest. He grabs onto the ropes and helps himself up to his feet, before making his way towards the ring. He taps his wrist while looking at the ref, who raises his hand high in victory while the crowd showers boos down on him.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION!!!!!! RYAN WILSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: Nevermind, remember when I accused him of being someone else or a Ninja Turtle? Well I was wrong, turns out he’s nothing less than a virgin and he should be absolutely ashamed of himself after that match.

Rich Russillo: What a match that we’ve just seen by two of Voltage’s best rising stars. Danny Tanner clearly had a point to prove this time around, knowing the type of impression that he’d make heading into Territorial Invasion if he beat a Champion. Especially knowing that Candice Blair at ringside raised the stakes just a little bit more. But in the end, Candice’s good looks got the better of Danny, distracting him and allowing Ryan to take advantage and get the victory.

James Peters: Ryan once again getting another win under his belt as New Breed Champion. Ryan promised a good run and he most certainly is fulfilling it one step at a time. After going through hell at Bloodsport, nearly winning by a hair when it came down to it, Ryan showed up the next week and put on a show in order to get another victory. Congratulations to Ryan!

(Ryan rolls out of the ring and once again raises his Championship up in the air while the crowd continues to shower him in boos. Ryan makes a crying gesture once again before making his way up the ramp and towards the backstage area. Meanwhile at ringside Danny Tanner is looking at Candice Blair. He’s a bit dazed but he can’t keep his eyes off of her. Candice simply rolls her eyes while she stands up and walks off, even then she can’t help but bear a light smile on her face. Which is the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage fades from there to elsewhere.)

(Commercial for Grammarly.com featuring Andre Walker.)

(As Voltage fades back to ringside, ‘My Brother (the Dragonslayer)’ by Shiro SAGISU hits, and as always the crowd begins booing as loud as they possibly can, showing how much they hate the trio. New Eden begin to walk out, and as always they’re dragging along the EAW Championship, National Elite Championship and Cash in the Vault briefcase, which the three basically treat as meaningless objects. That’s not all Drake, Myles and Minerva have though, and the crowd only continues to boo as they see the microphones all three of them are holding.)

Persephone: :wtf: Why the hell are they out here? Two of them won at Bloodsport, what are they gonna do, cry because Myles jobbed to Jamie? I really don’t need another boring New Eden speech.

James Peters: The fans don’t look happy to see these three, but that doesn’t come as a shock at all. Either way, what those three have in their hands says it all. The EAW Championship, National Elite Championship, and the Cash in the Vault briefcase. New Eden has it all.

Rich Russillo: And after Territorial Invasion, that might just include Voltage as a whole!

James Peters: Don’t remind me. I don’t think anyone likes the idea of a Voltage run by New Eden.

(The three members of New Eden enter the ring, and they don’t pay any attention to the boos that managed to overshadow their entrance music completely. Instead, they begin to speak.)

Drake King: So much for ending New Eden. I don’t know why any of you would put your faith in someone like Justin Windgate. The only thing Justin ever had going for him was his willingness to throw his own life away, and in the end he really did sacrifice his own well-being for nothing. I was never going to let Justin take this Championship, and none of you should be surprised about that. None of you should be surprised that I managed to do exactly what I said I would. This title doesn’t need to be held by the likes of Justin. This title shouldn’t have been defended against him in the first place, and that’s not even to mention Chris Elite who was only ever competing at Bloodsport to add another worthless accolade to his resume. These are the people you guys choose to put your faith in? Really? You guys did this to yourselves. You trusted Justin Windgate and Chris Elite to take these Championships for themselves, and that was clearly a mistake.

(Minerva has a smirk on her face as she sees all of the angry, booing fans in attendance.)

Minerva: Their dreams were always going to be crushed at Bloodsport, and I know how angry it makes every single one of you that Justin Windgate and Chris Elite were powerless against New Eden. Those two wanted to take these Championships from us, and you’re not all just booing because they failed to do so. You’re all booing because you know how powerful we really are. You’re afraid of what we have to offer. You’re afraid of the fact that we have what it takes to deliver on every single one of our promises, but at the end of the day failure is the only possible outcome when standing in the corner of Chris Elite or Justin Windgate. Chris Elite doesn’t care about this business at all. He doesn’t care about anything anymore, and at this point I’m sure that includes his own career, because when you’re facing Chris Elite you never know what you’re going to get. You don’t know if it’s going to be the Chris Elite that put in the work to win the Grand Prix, or the shell of Chris Elite that we see for the majority of the year. Whatever the case, Chris was never going to take this Championship from me. You all had the opportunity to save yourselves the disappointment by accepting that from the start, and you didn’t take it.

Myles: At Bloodsport things didn’t go my way against Jamie O’Hara, but I hope you’re all not letting that fool you. I may not have defeated Jamie like I planned to, but when has a small setback like that ever stopped New Eden? The way I see it, I still made a huge impression on Jamie in that match, and it’s not one he’ll be forgetting anytime soon. Jamie knows, you all know, and we know that there will be a time where Jamie crosses paths with New Eden again, and when that happens? It won’t end with Jamie O’Hara just barely getting the upper hand thanks to some bulls**t sudden death in a match stipulation Jamie was allowed to basically handpick all because Captain Charisma lets people get away with whatever they want as long as they have a long list of accolades. The next time Jamie crosses paths with us it’ll end very differently, but soon things are going to be different around here as a whole, and I just wish some people realized that before they walked down to this very ring and called us out.

(The crowd gives a mixed reaction, as it’s pretty clear which Elitists Myles is referring to. Drake just shakes his head hearing the fans grow louder.)

Drake King: I don’t know why Jake Smith is so convinced that he deserves a shot at the EAW Championship. Jake Smith doesn’t need to be in a World Championship match ever. There’s a reason why things always end the exact same way every time Jake gets in that position, and it’s the same reason why the only time Jake’s ever been able to end a match against me without him laid out he had to rely on Raven Roberts interfering. Jake is insanely delusional, and defending this Championship against him would be a HUGE waste of time that I don’t want to put myself through, especially if that disgusting, annoying dog is going to be there at ringside. However, I know how Jake is, and he’s going to do whatever he can to get a shot at this title, whether it’s coming out here and whining every single week, or worse. It really is sad that Jake is doing this to himself, and Jake because I know you’re probably somewhere watching this, I hope you just quit while you’re ahead. You’re making a big mistake.

Minerva: He is, but Captain Charisma made a bigger one allowing Cleopatra to come back to this place just so she could waste everyone’s time celebrating herself and spelling disaster for whatever return run she’s trying to start. Cleopatra has no reason to be in EAW in 2021, and not only is she back, but in her return she has a red carpet rolled out for her. She has fireworks shot out in her honor. She has a throne and she’s carried out to the ring. All of this so she could make the grand mistake of challenging ME. Cleopatra’s career was over. Cleopatra’s time with Elite Answers Wrestling has been over since 2019, and now in 2021 she wants to add another chapter to a story that should’ve been over for years now, at my expense? At New Eden’s expense? What a joke. It’s sad that Cleopatra was allowed to just walk right in after her career was taken from her, but at this point it doesn’t come as a surprise seeing as I’m the one she chose to confront. New Eden’s disrespect has been going on for months and it’s clear that it isn’t over, but Cleopatra clearly has no idea what she’s doing if she believes I’m the right opponent for her. Cleopatra has no reason to be inside a wrestling ring in the year 2021, but of course you’ll all continue to cheer for it.

Myles: I’m tired of people being allowed to walk out here and do whatever the hell they want. I already had to deal with it for a month because Jamie O’Hara’s rewarded for his actions instead of being met with repercussions, and that type of behavior doesn’t need to be encouraged. That type of behavior needs to stop, and luckily we now have the opportunity to stop it. After Territorial Invasion, people like Cleopatra and Jake Smith aren’t going to have free reign to just show up and do whatever they please. That’s not how things work. They don’t get to just walk out here and make demands. They don’t get to just have Championship matches handed to them just ‘cause. At Territorial Invasion Voltage’s landscape is going to change for the better, and when that time comes, I just hope both Cleopatra and Jake realize that their little tirades tonight were nothing more than wastes of time. Cleopatra should’ve just stayed back at home, and Jake could’ve went back to doing whatever the hell he was doing before. Challenging New Eden is never the right move, and I don’t know why so many people refuse to realize that.

Drake King: I don’t get it either, but it’s only a matter of time until Voltage changes, and as far as we’re concerned, Cleopatra and Jake Smith have no business with us.

(‘My Brother (the Dragonslayer)’ picks back up, and so does the booing. The members of New Eden don’t seem to care at all though, as they’ve said everything they needed to. From there, Drake, Myles and Minerva all make their way out of the ring, dragging along their Championships and briefcase as the booing continues.)

James Peters: So what does this mean for Jake and Cleo? :lupe:

Rich Russillo: I don’t know. It looks like New Eden doesn’t actually want to face them, and if they get the victory at Territorial Invasion, they might not have to worry about those two at all!

James Peters: There’s so much on the line here now, and honestly I don’t know how to feel. Voltage is my brand, but if we win in the Territorial Invasion main event.. The aftermath won’t be pretty at all.

Persephone: This show sucks without Rexy anyway so it doesn’t make much of a difference to me, not that I’d ever actually want these three to win anything.

(As New Eden continues making their way up the ramp and to the backstage area while the fans continue to boo and show their hatred for the group, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades into the backstage locker room of Jamie O’Hara, where he can be seen getting ready for his upcoming match later on where he’ll take on Shane Gates and Lucas Johnson with Chris Elite. Jamie is in the middle of a stretch, lunging to one side and holding the position before shifting it over onto the other side, obviously focused on being ready to win at any cost. No matter who he’s facing, Jamie has always made sure that any issues that can be avoided at his control are ones that he’s already taken care of beforehand; something as simple as being properly and physically fit (at least, surely simple for him as his standards clearly show :wow:!!!) is something that he’s not passing up on. However, his locker room door swinging open and Chris Elite bursting in with a loud, unexpected presence has Jamie nearly falling over!)

Chris Elite: Ayyyyy!!!

Jamie O’Hara: :wtf:

Chris Elite: What’s that look for?

Jamie O’Hara: You didn’t even knock.

Chris Elite: ….So?

Jamie O’Hara: You didn’t even so much as say hello.

Chris Elite: …..And?

Jamie O’Hara: And this is my locker room, genius.

(Jamie comes out of his stretch to stand upright, and that’s when Chris laughs, slapping Jamie over the shoulder and that just gives Jamie all the more reason to not be anymore impressed with the arrival of the former EAW World Champion. A single eyebrow raised, Jamie carefully brushes Elite’s hand from off his shoulder.)

Jamie O’Hara: Is there something you want? Something I can help you with, maybe? Because otherwise, I’d say you’ve got no reason to be here-

Chris Elite: Ha! “No reason to be here”! So funny! That kinda kangaroo humor probably goes over real well with Cam, huh

Jamie O’Hara:

Chris Elite:

Jamie O’Hara:

Chris Elite:

Jamie O’Hara: What the hell do you want?

(Chris’ laughing suddenly stops as he dramatically puts his hand to his own chest in mock offense, scoffing as he looks to Jamie.)

Chris Elite: Jamie, the nerve :picard:!! Does someone always gotta want something from you? I’m sure you’re used to the Ava family always in your pockets but it’s not like that with me. Besides, I don’t think I need to come wanting anything when I’m pretty sure I already got what I want with you being the captain of the Brand Warfare team. I know it’s safe for me to assume I’m on the team but I figured I’d still come on by anyway just to make sure we’re both on the same page as far as me having my spot on the team goes since we’re already partners as it is, and I know you wouldn’t ask a bozo like Justin Windgate to join you before asking your own partner. So what’s our game plan and shit? Who are we getting next? The Blicky Roos are co-captains, right?

Jamie O’Hara: No.

Chris Elite: See, I knew you wouldn’t let me dow…. hold up. What’d you just say? :comeagain:

(Chris looks as though he’s unsure of what he just heard, blinking and confused while Jamie remains straight-faced as though Chris shouldn’t be surprised by his response.)

Chris Elite: No, you gotta be jokin’. Tell me you’re jokin’ right now.

Jamie O’Hara: What, you thought I was just going around handing out spots to just anybody? You should know me better than that by now, Chris. After all I’ve done and accomplished to be the best, be the standard, set the precedents I have, have everyone questioning if they belong in the same ring as me, and you think I’d be so careless? So casual and wasteful of the opportunities I get for myself? I’m a proven winner and that’s not been accomplished by taking blind chances; I don’t have the patience for practically diving head-first on nothing but blind hope or flighty intuition, and that goes for partners and teammates as well. If you want a spot on the team then you’ll have to go out and prove yourself like anyone else who’s interested as to why you should even be considered in the first place. Now I can’t stop imagining all of the other poor cunts running around here thinking I’d just give someone a spot without them even putting in the work. You think I’m trying to lose that match by just taking literally anyone? Very funny, Chris. :mjpls:

Chris Elite: Except no one’s laughing! What the hell is even going on right now, for real? How could you not have me on the team already when we’re partners for this tournament? And you wanna talk about me proving myself?! I wouldn’t be in here making sure that I’ve got my spot on the damn team confirmed if I wasn’t serious about this in the first place, because don’t think I don’t catch some of these bitches thinking they’re getting slick in their boring ass videos. “Chris isn’t this.” “Chris isn’t that.” “Chris fell off a while ago and isn’t the star he used to be.” Fuck all that. I’ve been doing nothing but bringing the heat and giving these bitches hell in the ring for the longest now, but that hasn’t stopped people from getting way outta pocket when they’re speaking on my name; I know I’d fuck their whole world up in Brand Warfare. “PrOvE yOuRsElF.” Shittin’ me? You’re saying that like I didn’t carry Team Dynasty in last year’s Brand Warfare Match and get as far as I did to end up lasting on my own for as long as I did even with the team that I had, and like I didn’t beat you at one point for a World Title!

Jamie O’Hara: And what does any of that have to do with what’s happening now in this season?

(There’s a moment of silence as Chris doesn’t respond right away, staring at Jamie like he’s waiting for Jamie to give him the answer he really wants. Unfortunately for Chris, Jamie hasn’t budged at all.)

Chris Elite: Oh, I get it now. Hahaha, Jamie O’Hara trolls Chris Elite live right here on Sunday Night Voltage. Yeah, yeah, very funny. You got me, yes you sure did. Like damn bro, you got the whole squad laughin. But now cut the shit, this isn’t the time to crack jokes or try to be funny.

Jamie O’Hara: ….But I wasn’t… being funny. Seriously, I swear I’m not joking. I don’t know why you think I would be. :mjgrin:

(Chris takes a moment with a deep, audible inhale, trying to control his emotions and reactions to what he’s hearing from his own partner for the Tag Team Tournament. Clearly, this is not the way he was expecting any of this to go, and just the slightest bit of a grin cracks through from Jamie as Chris is clearly working himself up into a fit.)

Chris Elite: Look, I’m not trying to fuck around with the opportunities this season. I want in on this because I know what I can with a chance like this and I want my spot!

???: Then get in line, Chris.

(Chris looks around confused and turns to find New Breed Champion, Ryan Wilson, making his way into the locker room. Jamie, almost a loss for words, raises his arms out at his side as he sees Ryan entering.)

Jamie O’Hara: What the hell? Does no one around here fucking knock anymore? When did my locker room become the hotspot for randoms to come crashing in?

Chris Elite: And who the hell do you think you are telling ME that I need to get in line, Ryan? The fuck?

Ryan Wilson: Clearly, not even your own partner is about to just hand you a spot, Chris. It’s funny, you thought you were just going to have it so easy and now you’re just like everyone else considering throwing their name out there for this.

Chris Elite: Man, see what you did, Jamie? Now you got bums like Ryan making the mistake of thinkin’ I’m somehow at his level in all this; I thought we were cool, man, and you go and set me up like this? :will:

Jamie O’Hara: :mjlol:!!!

Ryan Wilson: Anyway, with this New Breed Championship that’s on my shoulder, I’m here to tell you that I know I’d be perfect for the Brand Warfare Match.

Jamie O’Hara: Oh, that’s what you barged into here completely unwanted for? My answer is no.

Ryan Wilson: But-

Chris Elite: You heard the man, we said HELL no!

Ryan Wilson: First of all, Chris, you’re not even on the team to try to be making it sound like you have some say in this. Second of all, Jamie, by denying me a spot on the team I think you’re making a huge mistake! I know all about being a team player and doing my share, sometimes even more than that – everyone knows that I carried Ronan while we were a team and that’s undeniable, and certainly not something that just anybody around here could do, all things considered. Sure, we didn’t accomplish our goals of becoming Tag Team Champions before it was all over but that’s hardly the point, because what IS the point here, Jamie, is that I’m someone that can be relied upon to take care of my share of the load.

Chris Elite: Ayo :wtf:

Jamie O’Hara: I definitely hear your enthusiasm to involve yourself where you’re not wanted, Ryan, so really, that means my answer just went from a “no” to a definitive, unchanging “absolutely not”.

Chris Elite: :mjlol:!!!!!!

(Jamie reassures his answer with a smile and a nod, while Chris is hunched over laughing, but Ryan merely waves him off and turns his attention back to Jamie.)

Ryan Wilson: If you think of passing up on me, I really think you’d come to regret it. I’m all for proving myself, and by being New Breed Champion, it’d mean a lot for me and this Championship if I got in on the winning team. I want people to know that I did my part in making this Championship mean something just that much more, that I was a New Breed Champion here on Voltage that helped to make this brand what it is.

Chris Elite: Nobody’s out here lookin’ at you as someone that would help shape Voltage; everyone saw how you practically dismantled Showdown and damn near left it in ruins by the time you got put out of that GM spot. Can’t think of a single person who didn’t want off that shit while you were in charge. Hell, if we needed to be eyeing anyone from the New Breed about having a spot on our team, we’d be far better off recruiting that girl Mary, who’ll be challenging you next for that Championship next week, Ryan. I mean, she’s gonna win anyway.

(This sets Ryan off into an argument with Chris, the two of them raising their voices the longer they’re allowed to go on until Jamie pushes his way between them with his arm outstretched to keep them apart, obviously not wanting to have this all go down in his locker room.)

Jamie O’Hara: First of all, this isn’t “our” team. It’s mine and I haven’t even said if you’re even a member of it, Chris.

Ryan Wilson: Ha!

Chris Elite: Man….

Jamie O’Hara: But I can definitely get behind the idea of having Mary on the team; it’ll look great for Voltage to have the New Breed Champion with us. Me, Justin, and Mary are sounding great already :drakelike:

Ryan Wilson: But why, when I’ll be beating her next week? If you like the idea of having Mary on the team so much when she doesn’t even have the title, then you’ll have no choice but to realize I should have a spot on the team when I defeat her and retain what has been – and what will still be after next week – MY New Breed Championship.

Jamie O’Hara: Me? Have no choice? The choice is and always will be all mine, actually. You’re the one trying to convince me, not the other way around and trying to use that New Breed Championship as something to try to muscle your way onto my team isn’t something that’ll easily convince me, and what’s also not helping your case is how that stream of videos you dropped about me for your match that I had nothing to do with at all against IDOL-GUN last season sure do seem to be coming back to me awfully vivid all of a sudden. “I hope Kassidy truly retires your ass.” Sound in any way at all familiar to you, Ryan? :mjpls:

Chris Elite: Yeah, sound familiar to you, Ryan? :sas2:

Ryan Wilson: ….I think the context for all that and the performance pressure I was under as the Showdown GM at the time might be something to maybe take into consideration, perhaps :lupe:

Jamie O’Hara: “Piece of crap” … “you decided to put your family before the business.” :mjpls:

Chris Elite: Wow, he said that shit? Shameful. :sas2:

Ryan Wilson: :lupe:

Jamie O’Hara: “Fuck his family.” :mjpls:

Chris Elite: Now what did Hathaway do to deserve that? Hm, Ryan? :sas2:

Ryan Wilson: It wasn’t like that :lupe:!!!

Chris Elite: :ufdup:

Jamie O’Hara: But even taking that out the picture, I know you well enough to know this kind of reign and everything that comes with it will just be temporary for you; the attention and the thrills of being Champion that you’re only just coming to know, because you don’t know a thing about staying power. And I don’t mean the power to stay and remain as Champion, but the kind of staying power where I can lose at Pain for Pride the way I did and still not even be considered less than what I’ve long since proven myself to be, to the point where I’m still finding myself to be in the position to lead a team for something like Brand Warfare while a former GM of a whole brand can’t be trusted to do the same, let alone be desperately sought after the way he thinks he should by the captain to be a team member. ….Plus, there’s the whole thing about how you’re going to be losing that Championship to Mary and you couldn’t ever beat her anyway, so I’m sure you can understand the kind of bind that would put me in if I picked someone who just lost their title to a possible teammate I’ve already said that I’m far more interested in picking. You know, optics and whatnot; nothing that you’ll ever find yourself having to ever consider :wow:!!

Ryan Wilson: But Jamie, you don’t understand, I’m literally going to beat Mary. Just watch.

Chris Elite: Okay, but fuck Ryan and all his shit. He’s not even important, Jamie, I am. This isn’t something I’d fuck around with and you know I’m good for handling the work this is gonna need. So why keep playing games when you know damn well you’re gonna need me out there against all the other lames the other brands are throwing together? Bro, I’m literally your partner, so just go ahead and tell me that you already planned on giving my spot on the team, damn.

(Jamie looks back and forth between the two of them, both of them watching on expectantly with expressions reading of how it shouldn’t be so hard for Jamie to come to the decisions that the two of them want.)

Jamie O’Hara:

(Jamie merely gives a shrug of his shoulders, giving off the impression that there’s nothing he can do about it now or that it’s somehow out of his hands at this point. Jamie begins to laugh and pushes his way past Ryan to leave from the locker room while Ryan and Chris are left standing among themselves confused.)

Chris Elite: Bro, what the fuck was that?! He didn’t say I got my spot! What the hell just happened?!

Ryan Wilson: Jamie just made the biggest mistake of his life by not choosing me for that team, is what just happened.

Chris Elite: You?! Man, fuck you! It’s your fault for coming in here that this went down like this! You ruined all this shit just now!

(Ryan ignores Chris and goes to leave, only it’s at the same time that Chris has made up his mind to exit as well and they get stuck in the threshold of the door together. Neither of them is budging for the other to get past but Chris steps back so that he can shove Ryan, who shoves him back, the two of them going back and forth for a moment before Chris has seemingly had enough of what he started and repeatedly has to swat Ryan’s hands away!)

Chris Elite: Man, come on, move, I’m trying to get the hell- get your ass the fuck out the way, damn! Annoying as hell!

(Chris bumps past Ryan and continues on out the locker room and down the hall, Ryan huffing in an irritated manner before heading in the opposite direction. The scene fades out.)

(For the final time tonight, Voltage fades back to ringside, where Bella Braxton has a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is round one of the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!

(‘Ready To Die’ by The Notorious B.I.G. hits, and the Voltage crowd immediately begins booing as loud as they can as a focused Lucas Johnson begins walking out to the stage. Lucas Johnson looks like he’s ready for this match, but he doesn’t bother waiting on the stage for his partner. Instead, Lucas continues making his way towards the ring, clearly not thrilled about the fact that he’s teaming up with Shane Gates.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From Long Island, New York… Weighing in at 210 pounds…. LLUUUUUCCAAAAAAAS JOOOOOOOHNNNSSOOON!!!!!

(‘Swallowing the Rabbit Whole’ by Code Orange then follows, and the booing continues as Shane Gates walks out to the stage. He doesn’t look happy about teaming up with Lucas Johnson either, but he looks just as focused as Lucas, likely because both Elitists realize how big this match is for them. Shane Gates slowly makes his way down to the ring as the booing continues, not paying attention at all to the reaction from the fans.)

Bella Braxton: And his partner…. From Huntington Beach, California…. Weighing in at 213 pounds…. SHAAAAAANNNEEE GAAAAAAAAATTTESSS!!!!!

James Peters: Here’s the team of Lucas Johnson and Shane Gates, two men who actually just competed against each other a week ago!

Rich Russillo: This is a very unlikely duo, but I think the fact that they both see this as a big opportunity might just bring them together. They’ll definitely be on the same page tonight, even if that’s the only reason.

Persephone: And do we care? No! We don’t! The sooner this ends, and the sooner I get to leave, the better.

(Next, ‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke hits, and the crowd gives a large mixed reaction as Chris Elite begins to make his way out to the stage. He doesn’t look impressed with or intimidated by his competition at all, clearly confident about his chances in round one of this tournament tonight, although he’s clearly a bit annoyed with what went down with Jamie earlier. Unlike the last pairing, Chris doesn’t walk straight down to the ring, instead waiting on the stage.)

Bella Braxton: And their opponents…. First.. From Brooklyn, New York…. Weighing in at 210 pounds…. CHRRIIIIISSSSSSS EEEELLLLIIIIIIIITE!!!!!

(‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin [Paratus] follows, and the arena bursts into cheers as Jamie O’Hara begins walking out as Chris Elite waits. Jamie O’Hara immediately begins making his way towards the ring, all while Chris Elite follows, both Elitists keeping their eyes on their opponents who are waiting down at ringside. The cheering continues as Jamie and Chris make their way into the ring, and eventually Chris exits out to the apron, as Jamie decides to start the match.)

Bella Braxton: And his partner…. Residing in Los Angeles, California…. Weighing in at 190 pounds…. JAAAAAAMMMIIEEEEEE O’HAAARRRAAAAAA!!!!!

Rich Russillo: The Blicky Roos are here :blessed:!!!

James Peters: :mjlol: Right. Well, Jamie O’Hara and Chris Elite are two incredibly decorated Elitists, and I think their resumes speak for themselves here.

Rich Russillo: Both of them are former World Champions, and we all know that the Blicky Roos will give Shane and Lucas a huge challenge, but who knows? We may just see an upset.

Persephone: Stop that.

Rich Russillo: Stop what?

Persephone: Stop pretending those two losers actually have a chance.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: Here we go! Main event time, and it looks like Jamie’s gonna be starting this match off with Lucas Johnson! Lucas Johnson is waiting for Jamie to make a move, but judging by the calm look on Jamie’s face, Jamie already has a plan! Lucas is slowly inching closer towards Jamie- AND LUCAS JUST TRIED TO PULL JAMIE INTO A HEADLOCK BUT JAMIE JUST DROPPED LUCAS ONTO THE MAT BEFORE PUTTING HIM IN A GROUNDED HEADLOCK! Jamie O’Hara has Lucas in the grounded headlock, and this is why Jamie’s accomplished all he has! He just competes on a level above everyone else!

Rich Russillo: Well, that’s what Jamie tends to tell everyone at least! He hasn’t been proven wrong once since Pain for Pride, but Lucas Johnson wants to change that seeing as he’s finding his way back up to his feet! Lucas pushes Jamie into the ropes and the Ace bounces off of them, AND LUCAS DUCKS DOWN EXPECTING JAMIE TO BOUNCE OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR, BUT JAMIE INSTEAD HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES! Lucas Johnson now charges in, AND JAMIE LANDS A JUMPING BOOT TO THE FACE! Jamie now quickly grabs Lucas Johnson, BEFORE PULLING HIM INTO A HIGH ANGLE GERMAN SUPLEX!

Persephone: Come on, why is this even happening. It’s Lucas Johnson. The dude would be better off just forfeiting but instead he’s trying to get back up while holding his neck. Jamie lets Lucas get back up, but he quickly delivers a chop to Lucas’ chest as soon as he does. Personally I think this match isna big waste of time. I don’t know how this managed to get placed in the main event of the show, but then again there weren’t really any other interesting matches on the show so I shouldn’t be surprised.

James Peters: Jamie sends Lucas into an empty corner following the chop, AND JAMIE CHARGES IN- AND LUCAS TRIED GETTING BOTH BOOTS UP BUT JAMIE CAUGHT THEM! Jamie swings Lucas’ legs out of the ring leaving Lucas in a seated position on the middle rope, AND NOW JAMIE GOES FOR A BACKSTABBER- BUT LUCAS JOHNSON PULLS HIMSELF UNDER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT ONTO THE APRON, CAUSING JAMIE TO SIMPLY DROP ONTO THE CANVAS BACK FIRST! Jamie O’Hara quickly gets back up to his feet, BUT LUCAS CONNECTS WITH A HEADBUTT, CAUSING JAMIE TO STUMBLE BACK A BIT!

Rich Russillo: Lucas quickly pulls himself back into the ring, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A DISCUS FOREARM! Jamie O’Hara stumbles back again, and now Lucas Johnson has the upper hand as he pulls Jamie into a headlock, BEFORE CHARGING IN AND SMASHING THE TOP OF JAMIE’S HEAD INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! Lucas calls himself the Emperor of Violence, and I can see why he calls himself that with moves like this! You don’t see stuff like this all too often, but Lucas and Shane have a huge opportunity on their hands and I don’t think they want to pass that up!

Persephone: I guarantee you guys said the exact same thing back at Bloodsport… And Pain for Pride… And Battle of Egypt…. And Grand Rampage… And literally every other time these two get any sort of opportunity. They’re just not good and that’s okay. It’s not like anyone on the roster actually IS good, they’re just the bottom of the barrel.

James Peters: Lucas Johnson grabs Jamie O’Hara following that slam into the middle turnbuckle, AND HE LIFTS JAMIE UP BEFORE DELIVERING A BRAINBUSTER! THE COVER NOW BY LUCAS JOHNSON, AND THAT’S A LOT OF DAMAGE JAMIE JUST TOOK TO THE HEAD!!

ONE!

T-

James Peters: But it’s not enough to get the job done! Jamie O’Hara kicked out of that pretty quickly, but now Lucas Johnson has the upper hand and he climbs on top of Jamie before beginning to punch and elbow away at the Ace’s face! Jamie O’Hara is one of the most accomplished Elitists in the history of this business, and I think Lucas Johnson understands just how big of a deal it is if he’s able to pick up the upset! Lucas Johnson lifts Jamie up, and I think he’s looking to bring Jamie towards he and Shane’s corner-

Rich Russillo: JAMIE JUST USED HIS FOOT TO SWEEP LUCAS’ LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND LEAVE HIM IN A SEATED POSITION IN THE FIRST PLACE, AND NOW JAMIE HITS LUCAS WITH A DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Jamie O’Hara is back to his feet as he quickly pulls Lucas away from his teams corner, BEFORE DROPPING A KNEE DOWN ON LUCAS’ FOREHEAD! Lucas holding his forehead as he attempts to pull himself up to a knee, BUT NOW JAMIE O’HARA GRABS LUCAS IN THE FRONT FACELOCK BEFORE PUTTING HIM IN THE SINGLE UNDERHOOK! IT LOOKS LIKE JAMIE IS ABOUT TO RETURN THE FAVOR WITH A BRAINBUSTER OF HIS OWN!

James Peters: NO! LUCAS JOHNSON RAMS JAMIE O’HARA INTO THE CORNER AND PREVENTS IT FROM HAPPENING! Both men stumbles out of the corner, BUT LUCAS TRIES TO SHAKE OFF THE PAIN BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES- BUT HE’S CUT OFF WITH A HUGE SLINGBLADE BY JAMIE O’HARA! That slingblade just brought a quick end to whatever Lucas Johnson hoped to bring to the table, and offense like this has brought Jamie countless accolades in the past. Could this also help him win this tag team tournament with Chris Elite?

Rich Russillo: Jamie O’Hara pulls Lucas Johnson up- AND LUCAS SHOVES JAMIE- RIGHT INTO SHANE GATES’ ARMS! Lucas and Shane aren’t known for being on the same page, but I think both of them realize how big a win tonight could be! Lucas Johnson quickly charges in before Jamie O’Hara could really process what just happened, AND HE DELIVERS A RUNNING KNEE TO JAMIE’S MIDSECTION! Jamie O’Hara stumbles out of Shane’s grasp, but only because Shane released Jamie so Lucas could tag Shane in! Shane Gates is in this match, AND HE GRABS JAMIE BEFORE RAMMING HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLES, BEFORE CONTINUING TO RAM HIS SHOULDER INTO JAMIE’S MIDSECTION!

Persephone: This is borrrring, can we get this over with? We all know who’s winning!

James Peters: Jamie O’Hara stumbles out of the corner- BUT HE HITS SHANE GATES WITH A PELE KICK! That pele kick caused Shane to stumble back, and now it’s giving Jamie the opportunity to grab onto the ropes and try to get back up to his feet! Shane Gates looks like he doesn’t know what hit him, but that’s just how powerful the pele kick can be! Shane Gates is back in this though, AND HE CHARGES AT JAMIE O’HARA- BUT JAMIE HITS SHANE WITH A BACK ELBOW BEFORE HE COULD DO ANYTHING! JAMIE NOW GRABBING SHANE FROM BEHIND, AND HE SHOVES SHANE INTO THE TEAM OF JAMIE AND CHRIS BEFORE TAGGING CHRIS ELITE INTO THE RING!

Rich Russillo: JAMIE O’HARA NOW WITH A HUGE DRAGON SUPLEX TO SHANE GATES, AND NOW THE SECOND HALF OF THE BLICKY ROOS CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP ROPE, BEFORE DELIVERING AN AMAZING FROG SPLASH!!! SHANE GATES IS DOWN, AND NOW CHRIS ELITE GOES FOR THE COVER TO POTENTIALLY BRING THIS MATCH TO AN END!!

ONE!

TWO!!

Persephone: :mjlol: Of course that didn’t get the job done. It’s probably because Chris Elite hit the last move. Knowing how his matches go his moves probably hurt him more than they hurt his opponents.

James Peters: Shane Gates is still fresh so he’s able to pull himself back up to his feet, BUT CHRIS ELITE IS ALREADY ALL OVER HIM! Chris Elite throwing lefts and rights and Shane Gates, BUT SHANE MANAGES TO SHOVE CHRIS AWAY FROM HIM! Chris Elite is still on his feet, AND SHANE GATES CHARGES IN FOR A LARIAT BUT CHRIS ELITE MANAGES TO DUCK IT, ONLY BEFORE HITTING SHANE WITH A JUMPING ENZUIGIRI, SENDING SHANE THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING! Shane Gates barely manages to land, BUT CHRIS ELITE IS ALREADY OFF AND RUNNING, AND HE SOARS THROUGH THE AIR WITH A TOPE CON HILO-

Rich Russillo: BUT SHANE GATES WAS POWERFUL ENOUGH TO CATCH CHRIS!! SHANE GATES CATCHES CHRIS ELITE OUT OF THE SKY, AND HE SLAMS THE FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DOWN ONTO THE RING APRON! SHANE GATES JUST SLAMMED CHRIS ELITE ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING, AND THAT HAD TO KNOCK ALL THE WIND OUT OF HIM! Shane Gates sends Chris Elite back into the ring before quickly following behind, and now it’s Shane that goes for a cover!

ONE!

TWO!!

Persephone: :noah: And Chris Elite kicks out… This match needs to hurry up and end. Is Chris Elite really so bad that he can’t beat Shane Gates and Lucas Johnson?? Chris Elite is grabbing onto the ropes to try and pull himself back up, but Shane Gates kicks Chris in the midsection, which is clearly still hurt from that dumb apron move or whatever on the outside. You know what would make this match better?

James Peters: What?

Persephone: If it was a McAllister Mayhem match.

James Peters: :francis: I should’ve expected that. Anyways, Shane Gates is pulling Chris Elite back up, BUT CHRIS JUMPS DOWN AND DELIVERS A JAWBREAKER! Shane Gates was stunned by that jawbreaker, but it definitely gave Chris Elite the opportunity to get back up, AND CHRIS FOLLOWS UP THE JAWBREAKER WITH A HUGE BICYCLE KICK! Shane Gates stumbles even further back, AND NOW CHRIS ELITE RUNS IN BEFORE DELIVERING A BEAUTIFUL TILT-A-WHIRL HEADSCISSORS!! SHANE GATES DOESN’T KNOW WHERE HE IS, CHRIS ELITE JUST GOT A SECOND WIND AFTER THAT SLAM ONTO THE APRON!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite is only pissing Shane off though! SHANE GATES CHARGES AT CHRIS ELITE, BUT CHRIS PULLS DOWN THE TOP ROPE! SHANE GATES MANAGES TO GRAB ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE THOUGH, AND HE MANAGES TO LAND ON THE APRON! Shane Gates quickly pulls himself up, AND CHRIS ELITE TRIED TO GO BACK AFTER SHANE, BUT SHANE JUST THREW HIS SHOULDER INTO CHRIS’ MIDSECTION! Shane quickly re-enters the ring, AND HE LIFTS CHRIS ELITE UP IN A POWERBOMB POSITION BEFORE DROPPING HIM FOR A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! THERE’S A PINFALL NOW, AND THIS MATCH MIGHT BE OVER NOW!

ONE!

TWO!!

T-

James Peters: AND THIS MATCH ISN’T OVER YET!! Chris Elite kicks out again, and Shane Gates is even more mad about it! Shane is growing more and more frustrated as he’s unable to put this match to an end, but he needs to keep his head in the game if he wants the win! I can’t blame him for being upset though. Shane Gates deadlifts Chris up, AND HE CONNECTS WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX! HE LIFTS CHRIS BACK UP, AND I THINK WE ALL KNOW WHAT COMES NEXT!! SUFFER AS ONE, THE RIPCORD LARIAT-

Rich Russillo: DOESN’T CONNECT!!! CHRIS ELITE WITH AN AMAZING BACKFLIP COUNTER TO THE RIPCORD LARIAT, AND NOW HE HITS SHANE WITH A JUMPING DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! SHANE GATES IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS, AND NOW CHRIS ELITE LIFTS SHANE UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE DROPPING HIM ONTO THE MAT WITH A SAMOAN DROP! Chris Elite showing a more powerful side of his moveset, and I don’t think he’s done just yet! CHRIS ELITE RUNS THE ROPES, AND HE JUMPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE BEFORE DELIVERING AN AMAZING SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT TO SHANE GATES!! CHRIS ELITE NOW WITH THE COVER! IS THAT IT FOR SHANE!?

ONE!

TWO!!

James Peters: NO! SHANE GATES KICKS OUT, BUT CHRIS ELITE IMMEDIATELY GETS UP AND HITS A STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!! CHRIS ELITE WITH ANOTHER COVER, AND THIS TIME THE MATCH MIGHT BE OVER!

ONE!

TWO!!

T-

Persephone: NOPE! Both of you are idiots and don’t know how to do your jobs, so I guess I have to take over. Shane Gates actually kicked out of Chris’ garbage shooting star press, and now Chris Elite has to think of something else to finish the job… But it’s Chris Elite. I wouldn’t even be surprised if Shane and Lucas find a way to win just because it’s Chris Elite.

Rich Russillo: Shane Gates is crawling into the corner as Chris Elite slowly gets back up to his feet, AND NOW CHRIS CHARGES IN BEFORE DELIVERING A RUNNING METEORA TO THE BACK OF SHANE’S HEAD, SENDING SHANE’S FACE INTO THE BOTTOM TURNBUCKLE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION OF “HAWK EM”! Chris Elite now with the tag to Jamie O’Hara, and the Blicky Roos have been working great tonight! Stuff like this is how future Unified Tag Team Champions are born, and if they keep this up they might come one step closer to those titles!

James Peters: Jamie O’Hara backs up as Shane Gates slowly begins to get back up to his feet, AND NOW JAMIE CHARGES IN BEFORE DELIVERING A JOHN WOO DROPKICK- WAIT! SHANE GATES JUST CAUGHT JAMIE’S LEGS AND HE TURNS HIM OVER FOR A BOSTON CRAB!!! SHANE GATES HAS JAMIE O’HARA IN A BOSTON CRAB, AND THIS ISN’T GOOD FOR JAMIE! JAMIE O’HARA ISN’T EXACTLY KNOWN FOR TAPPING OUT, BUT WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AT PAIN FOR PRIDE, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE ANYMORE AND I THINK SHANE GATES KNOWS THAT VERY WELL!!!

Persephone: Wait… Are you comparing Shane Gates to Kassidy Heart :skip:???

James Peters: Obviously not, but a boston crab hurts no matter who you are, especially when it’s a 6’3, 213 pound man on top of you!

Persephone: Wait… 213? There’s no way that’s right, he looks way bigger than that.

Rich Russillo: Yeah he’s 213 pounds :lupe:.

Persephone: He must be using the same scale Xander Payne uses.

James Peters: Well either way, Jamie O’Hara is getting closer and closer towards the ropes, is he gonna reach them!? Jamie needs to get towards them, or this could be a very catastrophic ending to Jamie and Chris’ run-

Rich Russillo: WAIT! SHANE GATES LETS GO OF THE SUBMISSION BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION AND DEADLIFTING JAMIE UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! JAMIE O’HARA IS STILL IN TROUBLE, BUT NOW HE BEGINS PUNCHING SHANE GATES REPEATEDLY, TRYING TO GET SHANE TO LOOSEN HIS GRIP ON JAMIE! Shane Gates is stumbling back thanks to the punches-

*TAG!*

Rich Russillo: AND LUCAS JOHNSON JUST TAGGED HIMSELF IN! Jamie O’Hara slips out of Shane’s grasp though, AND JAMIE RAMS SHANE RIGHT INTO LUCAS AS SOON AS LUCAS WENT TO ENTER THE RING! UNIQUE OFFENSE BY JAMIE O’HARA AS LUCAS DROPS DOWN TO RINGSIDE!

James Peters: Shane Gates rolls out to the apron as Lucas Johnson gets back up, BUT JAMIE O’HARA HAD ROLLED OUT OF THE RING HIMSELF, AND HE JUST HIT RAN AROUND TOWARDS LUCAS JOHNSON BEFORE DELIVERING A HUGE FRONT DROPKICK! JAMIE O’HARA IS ON FIRE NOW, AND HE SENDS LUCAS JOHNSON BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE CLIMBING UP TO THE TOP ROPE! WE MIGHT BE APPROACHING THE END OF THIS MATCH! JAMIE MIGHT BE GOING FOR THE SAME MOVE HE USED ON MYLES JUST BEFORE THE TIME LIMIT FIRST EXPIRED BACK AT BLOODSPORT!!! THERE IT IS, GENKI CANNON-

Persephone: Nope. Doesn’t connect.

Rich Russillo: LUCAS JOHNSON JUST BARELY AVOIDED IT, BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO ROLL BACK UP TO HIS FEET! BOTH ELITISTS ARE BACK UP- AND LUCAS JOHNSON JUST ATTEMPTED THE BLUEPRINT, BUT JAMIE O’HARA CAUGHT HIM! JAMIE PUSHES LUCAS JOHNSON INTO THE ROPES, AND NOW JAMIE ATTEMPTS A GERMAN SUPLEX- BUT LUCAS JOHNSON MANAGES TO FLIP OUT OF IT ONTO HIS FEET! LUCAS NOW GRABBING JAMIE AS SOON AS JAMIE TRIES TO GET BACK UP- AND I THINK LUCAS WAS SETTING UP FOR THE KILLSWITCH, BUT JAMIE O’HARA MANAGES TO STAND HIS GROUND AND DELIVER A BACK ELBOW!!

James Peters: Jamie O’Hara now putting Lucas in a pumphandle position, AND HE DELIVERS THE GALACTIC BUSTER!!! JAMIE O’HARA HIT THE GALACTIC BUSTER ON LUCAS JOHNSON, AND NOW THAT MIGHT BE IT!!! THIS MIGHT BE THE END OF THE MATCH AS JAMIE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!

ONE!

TWO!!

THRE-

James Peters: WAIT WHAT!?!? SHANE GATES JUST GRABBED JAMIE’S LEG AND PULLED HIM OUT OF THE RING!!! JAMIE O’HARA NEARLY HAD THE MATCH WON, BUT SHANE GATES JUST DRAGGED HIM OFF OF THE COVER AND OUT OF THE RING! Jamie O’Hara’s confused! The referee is confused! Nobody knows what’s gotten into Shane!

Rich Russillo: I don’t think Shane and Lucas really like each other, but their differences clearly aren’t going to stop them from getting the victory! JAMIE GOES TO HIT SHANE WITH A RIGHT HAND, BUT SHANE BLOCKS IT BEFORE DELIVERING A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! Shane Gates just stopped Jamie from potentially picking up the victory for the Blicky Roos, and now he’s attacking him even further! Shane Gates continuing to beat down a Jamie O’Hara that couldn’t have possibly seen this coming, and now I think he’s about to lift Jamie up for a-

James Peters: WAIT!! SHANE GATES JUST TURNED AROUND AS HE HEARD THE CROWD BEGINNING TO CHEER, AND CHRIS ELITE JUST DOVE OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND TOOK OUT SHANE GATES WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY!!! THAT CROSSBODY WAS AMAZING, AND IT CLEARLY GOT THE JOB DONE AS SHANE GATES MIGHT BE OUT OF THIS MATCH FOR THE TIME BEING!!! JAMIE O’HARA IS ROLLING BACK INTO THE RING AS CHRIS ELITE HURRIES BACK TOWARDS HIS CORNER, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS TAG TEAM OF FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS MIGHT HAVE THE UPPER HAND ONCE AGAIN! Jamie O’Hara now waiting for Lucas Johnson to get back up…

Persephone: And I REALLY am hoping that whatever Jamie connects with is the move that puts this match to an end. There’s no reason why a match against Shane Gates and Lucas Johnson should be longer than three minutes unless it’s in a match of MY choosing, and trust me, there’s no way in hell I’d ever pick some boring regular tag team match for a show’s main event. Lucas Johnson is slowly finding his way back to his feet, but I think we’d all be way better off if he just dropped dead and let this match end already.

Rich Russillo: Lucas Johnson is back up, AND JAMIE O’HARA GOES FOR THE SLINGBLA- WAIT NO!!! THE BLUEPRINT!!!! THE BLUEPRINT CONNECTS!!!! LUCAS JOHNSON JUST JUMPED AND HIT JAMIE WITH THE BLUEPRINT AS JAMIE WENT FOR THE SLINGBLADE!! LUCAS JOHNSON WAS ABLE TO RECOVER BECAUSE OF ALL THAT WENT DOWN OUTSIDE OF THE RING, AND NOW LUCAS JOHNSON MIGHT JUST PICK UP THE BIGGEST WIN OF HIS CAREER! LUCAS JOHNSON MIGHT HAVE THIS MATCH WON!

ONE!

TWO!!

THR-

Rich Russillo: NO!!! JAMIE O’HARA MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!!! JAMIE IS STILL IN THE MATCH, AND CHRIS ELITE MUST BE GLAD TO HEAR THAT!

Persephone: Of course he is. If that was the end of the match Chris would’ve lost yet another opportunity, and I wanna say he’s probably had enough of that… But he probably hasn’t knowing him.

James Peters: Lucas Johnson is surprised that this match isn’t over and done with, but this isn’t just anyone he’s in the ring with. This is Jamie O’Hara. Jamie’s accomplished everything he possibly could in this business, and it looks like this tournament might just be next, because Jamie and Chris are still in this match and Shane Gates is still out!

Rich Russillo: Lucas Johnson slowly pulls Jamie O’Hara back up to his feet, AND HE HITS JAMIE WITH A FOREARM, CAUSING THE FORMER ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION TO STUMBLE DOWN TO A KNEE! Lucas now hits another forearm! And a third! And a fourth- WAIT NO! JAMIE MANAGED TO BLOCK THE LAST FOREARM, AND NOW JAMIE HITS LUCAS WITH A RIGHT HAND! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER! JAMIE O’HARA IS FIGHTING BACK- WAIT! LUCAS DUCKED THE LAST ONE, AND NOW HE RUNS THE ROPES! LUCAS JOHNSON NOW WITH A CLOTHESLINE- NO! JAMIE DUCKED UNDER IT BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES HIMSELF, AND HE HITS LUCAS WITH A FOREARM!

James Peters: Lucas Johnson is down, and now Jamie O’Hara tags Chris Elite back into this match! Lucas Johnson gets back up, BUT CHRIS ELITE GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE- BUT LUCAS JOHNSON DUCKS UNDER IT!! Chris Elite rolls back up to his feet, AND HE TURNS AND HITS LUCAS WITH AN ELBOW! CHRIS ELITE GRABS LUCAS AND SENDS HIM INTO THE CORNER, AND HE CHARGES IN BEFORE- WAIT NO! LUCAS JOHNSON THROWS CHRIS ABOVE HIM, BUT CHRIS MANAGES TO LAND ON THE TOP ROPE! LUCAS PUSHES CHRIS’ LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM THOUGH!

Persephone: HURRY UP!!! I DON’T CARE!!!

Rich Russillo: Lucas Johnson is starting to climb up to the top rope to join Chris Elite, BUT ALREADY CHRIS IS FIGHTING BACK, TRYING TO STOP LUCAS FROM GOING FOR WHATEVER BIG MOVE HE WAS HOPING FOR! CHRIS ELITE IS CONTINUING TO PUNCH AWAY AT LUCAS, BUT LUCAS STARTS TO FIGHT BACK AS HE DELIVERS FOREARMS OF HIS OWN! CHRIS ELITE AND LUCAS JOHNSON ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH UP TOP- BUT WAIT A SECOND! SHANE GATES IS BACK ON THE APRON, AND NOW HE BEGINS PUNCHING CHRIS AT HIS SIDE, ALLOWING LUCAS JOHNSON TO GET THE UPPER HAND! SHANE GATES NOW TAGGING HIMSELF IN, AND HE MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND!

James Peters: SHANE GATES GETS IN THE RING, AND HE PUTS LUCAS JOHNSON ON HIS SHOULDERS IN AN ELECTRIC CHAIR AS LUCAS LIFTS CHRIS UP FOR A SUPERPLEX!!! LUCAS HAS CHRIS UP IN A SUPLEX POSITION AS SHANE GATES HAS LUCAS UP IN AN ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION, AND IT LOOKS LIKE LUCAS MIGHT BE LOOKING TO SACRIFICE HIMSELF FOR THE SAKE OF FINISHING CHRIS OFF- BUT WAIT A SECOND!!! HERE COMES JAMIE O’HARA!!! WHAT THE HELL!?!?

Rich Russillo: JAMIE O’HARA JUST HIT SHANE GATES WITH A HUGE JOHN WOO DROPKICK, AND THAT JUST RUINED EVERYTHING LUCAS AND SHANE HAD PLANNED! SHANE GATES JUST CRASHED INTO THE TURNBUCKLES, LUCAS JOHNSON JUST FELL OUTSIDE OF THE RING, MEANWHILE CHRIS ELITE WAS ABLE TO LAND INSIDE OF THE RING! Jamie O’Hara quickly exits out to the apron, but while Chris Elite is a bit hurt he’s not nearly as hurt as he would’ve been if that superplex actually managed to connect! Chris Elite slowly gets back up as Shane Gates stumbles out of the corner, AND NOW CHRIS CHARGES IN BEFORE DELIVERING A RUNNING UPPERCUT! CHRIS NOW SENDING SHANE INTO THE ROPES, AND HE GOES FOR THE BOX OFFICE-

Persephone: :mjlol2: NOTHING! SHANE GATES CAUGHT CHRIS’ LEG AFTER ALL OF THAT, AND HE MANAGED TO PLANT HIM WITH A SPINEBUSTER! I don’t even care about this match but it’d be hilarious if Jamie and Chris somehow found a way to lose. Unfortunately Shane is an idiot and somehow can’t even get to the cover after hitting that spinebuster.

James Peters: :wtf: He was just dropkicked into the turnbuckles and hit with an uppercut.

Persephone: And? Rexy would’ve been perfectly fine after that.

James Peters: Well whatever the case, Shane is finding his way back to his feet now. Shane is dragging Chris up by his arm- BUT CHRIS USES HIS OTHER ARM TO HIT SHANE WITH A FOREARM! AND ANOTHER ONE! CHRIS ELITE IS REPEATEDLY HITTING FOREARMS TO TRY AND WEAR SHANE GATES DOWN- BUT NOW SHANE GOES FOR A SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE- AND THAT DOESN’T CONNECT! JUST LIKE BEFORE CHRIS ELITE MANAGED TO AVOID IT, ONLY THIS TIME CHRIS GOES TO RESPOND WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, WHICH DOESN’T END IN HIS FAVOR AS SHANE MANAGED TO CATCH THE KICK! SHANE GATES CAUGHT CHRIS ELITE’S KICK!!

Rich Russillo: AND SHANE NOW DELIVERS THE SPINEBUSTER AGAIN, ONLY THIS TIME SHANE HAS RECOVERED ENOUGH TO GET RIGHT BACK TO HIS FEET! SHANE IS WAITING FOR CHRIS ELITE TO GET BACK UP, AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT USUALLY FOLLOWS THE SPINEBUSTER! CHRIS ELITE SLOWLY GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND NOW SHANE FINISHES THE KILL SHOT WITH THE SUPERKICK- WAIT NO! NO!! CHRIS ELITE MANAGED TO DUCK UNDER IT, AND NOW THERE’S THE BOX OFFICE SMASH!!! THE BOX OFFICE SMASH CONNECTS ON SHANE GATES OUT OF NOWHERE, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER BY CHRIS ELITE!!! THIS MATCH IS DONE!!!!

ONE!

TWO!!

THREE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Here are your winners and advancing to round two of the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament…. CHHHRRIIIISSSSS EELIIIIIITE AND JAAAMMIIIEEEE OOOOO’HHHHHAAAAAAARRRRAAAA!!!!!!

James Peters: And there it is! Chris Elite and Jamie O’Hara move on to the next round! Both teams worked well tonight, but in the end it was Chris and Jamie that managed to work as the better team! These are two incredibly talented Elitists, and everyone else in this tournament needs to watch out. This very well might be the team that wins the entire thing.

Rich Russillo: There’s a lot of great teams in this, so I can’t wait to see how things play out. Tonight was Jamie and Chris’ night though, so congratulations to the Blicky Roos!

Persephone: Well… We’re done now, right? We can end this show now?

James Peters: :wow: Well that actually is all the time we have left for tonight. As always I’m James Peters, and with me is Rich Russillo and Persephone Tsitsipas. Thank you all for watching, and goodnight everyone!

(‘Invincible’ begins playing once again as Chris Elite slowly finds his way back to his feet, and Jamie O’Hara re-enters the ring. The two Elitists have their hands raised by the referee, and they look towards one another, clearly satisfied with their victory. Lucas Johnson is recovering outside of the ring after taking that nasty fall moments ago, and Shane Gates is inside of the ring, laid out. The fans are cheering for the most part as Chris Elite and Jamie O’Hara celebrate their victory, and from there Voltage fades out for the final time.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

Voltage 8/22/2021

Written by John Helms

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