Voltage 9/1/24

(EAW intro plays.)

(A recap is shown of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage, with the likes of Damien Kutcher, Chiyo Gedo, Daryl Kinkade, Limmy Monaghan, Solomon Stane, Methuselah, and Michael Machina all getting victories. The camera then transitions over to show a shot of the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, with a beautiful display of pyro shooting out from the stage. The shot pans around to show a view of the absolutely electric crowd here tonight before it then goes over to the commentary desk, where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen standing by.)

Rich Russillo: We are less than three weeks away from the tri-branded Marquee Event Territorial Invasion, welcoming you all to yet another jam packed episode… of SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!!

Persephone: I hate everything.

James Peters: And what a show we have for you here tonight! Territorial Invasion festivities continue with Brand Warfare and War Games teams continuing to build! Methuselah faces Zane Grae! Daryl Kinkade faces Michael Machina! EAW World Champion Jake Smith faces Damien Kutcher! Pandora Paisley faces Ashlynn Quinn in a Tag Team Turmoil Tournament preview match! Meanwhile in round one of the tournament itself, we see Bea Valentine and Cameron Ella Ava face KASAI and Chiyo Gedo! Then, in the main event, we see the in-ring return of Dr. Bethany Blue as she goes up against British Invasion’s Halsey Neel! What a night, let’s not waste anymore time and get this underway!

(Sunday Night Voltage then transitions away from the commentary area and toward the stage, with ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies beginning to play through the speakers. The crowd gets loud for this as the camera goes over to show Ms. Extreme as she makes her way out from the backstage area. She has a smirk on her face as she takes a look around at the electric crowd here tonight, before her theme transitions to ‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernandes which plays up to thunderous cheers. Limmy Monaghan is seen following behind her as the Co-Captains of the Voltage Brand Warfare team stand side-by-side. They look toward one another with confident expressions on their face as they then begin to make their way down the ramp and toward the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… THEY ARE THE CO-CAPTAINS OF VOLTAGE’S BRAND WARFARE TEAM!!!!!!!!!!! LIMMY MONAGHAN AND MS. EXTREME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Well last week, the Co-Captains of Brand Warfare got their plans into motion for their team. Both respectively recruited Effy McAvoy and Akari Kiyoko to the team, and now they’re left with one more spot which it seems like they’re out here to address tonight.

James Peters: That didn’t seem to matter much to them this week on Dynasty though. Ms. Extreme would get a win against Chris Elite thanks to Akari and Effy, and while Limmy would join in on a brawl between Voltage and Dynasty. While the tides seemed to be turning, Team Showdown would catch them off guard with a sneak attack, cleaning house. While that doesn’t seem to be on their mind right now, it’s clear that they’re eager to make a statement, and perhaps whomever they choose to be their final member will be just that for them.

Persephone: Their only chance at doing that was by recruiting Luis De La Rosa, but due to unforeseen circumstances… that is out of the picture. I fucking hate this team.

(Both Limmy and Ms. Extreme make their way into the ring as they take microphones for themselves. ‘Number One’ then begins to come to a close from there as the Co-Captains make their way toward the center of the ring and begin to speak.)

Ms. Extreme: I’d like to think that our Brand Warfare team is shaping up pretty well, what do you think, Co-Captain?

Limmy Monaghan: Personally I feel as though this match is ours to win. It’s a bold statement to make considering all the competition that we have to take into account, but I believed from the very beginning when Captain Charisma chose the two of us to represent Voltage that we were the keys to this brand’s success. I mean, that has always been the case, hasn’t it? Voltage, once having a notorious streak in consecutive Brand Warfare matches, has always been attributed to good leadership and the team that they built around them. While the same can be said for every other brand, let’s admit that none of them have the level of competition that we have. That’s why I’m pretty satisfied with it myself.

Ms. Extreme: My personal choice, Akari Kiyoko, is someone who really impressed me with the work that he’s been doing this Season. Getting an opportunity to face someone like Cameron is never going to be an easy task, and he knew that he had his work cut out for him at Bloodsport, especially with the Hardcore Championship on the line. But he took that in stride and he made the best of it. He gave it his all and seeing that I immediately knew if I had to choose someone, it would be him. I know that he can kick it into a whole other gear, and that is what I expect out of him and what he should expect out of himself come Territorial Invasion. I do not regret that in the slightest, and I believe that this is going to be his segway into a bigger opportunity at hand.

Limmy Monaghan: On the other hand, I went out of my way to recruit Effy McAvoy. Just like Camille, I’ve been keeping an eye on her performances, and I know the type of star that she can become especially considering the tutelage that she’s under. She has a lot of potential as I told her, and I feel like that process can be accelerated with her being a part of our Brand Warfare team. We’ve seen her coincide with partners before and her experience in chaotic matches like this one, I believe that she has the heart and the fire needed under the right motivation to be a core part of this team. Both Elitists joining us at Territorial Invasion are not going to be ones to look over in the slightest, but I believe we’re supposed to have five members, aren’t we?

Ms. Extreme: Indeed we do, which means that we need one more person. 🤔

Limmy Monaghan: We’ve discussed this at lengths in private, and we know that the decision that we have to make in regards to this is going to have to be a good one. Someone who is not only there to just fill a spot, but who is going to make a massive difference. Someone who is going to truly be the difference maker in a match like this, and solidify the fact that Voltage is taking this home. We felt in our minds that there was only one person fit for that task.

(Limmy pauses in between his words, allowing for a moment of suspense as the crowd murmurs in anticipation. After sometime, Ms. Extreme nods to him, before speaking.)

Ms. Extreme: We want the final member of Team Voltage to be Adam Lucas.

(The crowd gives a sour reaction to this, not exactly very fond of the former Answers World Champion after his actions these past couple of weeks.)

Rich Russillo: :lupe: Well, that’s certainly a choice. It seems Limmy and Ms. Extreme are inviting Adam Lucas out here, but are we sure he’s in the proper… mental state… to be participating in a match like Brand Warfare?

James Peters: In a situation where he has to cooperate with other people? Perhaps a long time ago, but certainly not the Adam Lucas of today, the man who has seemingly turned a new leaf and become a whole different person. This is a risk.

Persephone: And the last person I want to add to an already awful team.

(Before long, ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe then begins to play up as the crowd can’t help but give a loud negative reaction. The camera goes from the ring to the stage to show Adam Lucas making his way out from the backstage area, accompanied by Dr. Bethany Blue while he does so. Both of them are visibly unhappy as they eye Limmy and Ms. Extreme, quickly storming down looking to get right to business.)

Rich Russillo: Well it seems by the looks of things Adam doesn’t seem to agree with this decision either. We know that he has been in a match like this before, and it didn’t pan out exactly how he wanted it to. He has experience, but is he willing to share that with Team Voltage as they walk into this year’s Brand Warfare match?

Persephone: Probably not. I think he should just decline and let them walk into this handicapped.

James Peters: Well they could probably find a replacement if Adam does happen to decline, but that doesn’t seem to be what they want to do. By the looks of things regardless of his reaction to this, they’re pretty adamant on Adam being that final member of the team. Let’s just see how this ends up turning out and if Adam happens to agree with them. :krabs:

(Adam makes his way up the steps and onto the apron, with Bethany following behind him as he holds down the ropes and allows her into the ring. Both of them grab a microphone for themselves as ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ then begins to fade out. The two then meet Limmy and Ms. Extreme face-to-face, with Adam beginning to speak as the crowd quiets down.)

Adam Lucas: If you expected an easy answer out of me then you’ve got the wrong person, because I want to know what this is going to do for me. I know exactly why you two chose me, and exactly why I fit your “criteria” to be the final member of your team. I’m an accomplished Elitist who has experience in this sort of match, but why should I bother competing in it when Brand Warfare has never benefitted me at all? I’ve always been waving the banner no matter what brand I’m on and whenever Territorial Invasion comes around it always seems like I’m their first choice to represent. At times I was fine with that, I felt like I was the only person who could fit that mold whether that be in a match like Brand Warfare or even War Games. Each time I have I put my best foot forward, but it seems like my “teammates” don’t do that in return. I’ve constantly had to pull all the weight and what do I get? Nothing. It seems like a rinse and repeat cycle, I’m not interested in doing this again.

Dr. Bethany Blue: For years at Territorial Invasion, Adam has had to deal with nobody actually caring enough to be there when it mattered. So let me ask you two something since you seem to adamant on this, why should he trust any of them now? He’s explained his intentions already, and none of them are on all the festivities that this Marquee Event has to offer. All Adam Lucas cares about, and rightfully so, is the EAW World Championship. If it won’t get him closer to that, then he said it himself, he’s not interested in it.

(Both Limmy and Ms. Extreme look at one another with nonchalant expressions, as if they expected this type of pushback out of him. Before long Limmy responds.)

Limmy Monaghan: I think all our goals are the EAW World Championship, but we have to acknowledge that there is a time and a place for that. Jake Smith is the Captain of Voltage’s War Games team and he won’t be defending his title at Territorial Invasion. So even if you do want to walk away from this match and decline our offer to be in Brand Warfare, either way you’re going to have to put your title aspirations on hold. It looks to me like your schedule is all clear for this Marquee Event.

Ms. Extreme: Along with that, you seem to forget that we do things differently around here on Voltage. You talk about Showdown offering you nothing for all your hard work in these sorts of situations, but that’s not the case here. In fact, if I remember correctly, Captain Charisma usually rewards Team Voltage with something of their choice as long as they win Brand Warfare, whether it be a match or anything else. If you want the EAW World Championship so bad then you can use it on that, but first you need to help us help you. We chose you for a reason, not because this is going to solely benefit us, but because this is also a good opportunity for you to get what you want.

(Adam eyes both Limmy and Ms. Extreme as he listens intently to what they have to offer him. Bethany has a look of intrigue on her face, but keeps it reserved as she eyes Adam, letting him make the decision of whether or not he wants to once again participate in Brand Warfare. He seems to be taking a moment to think, and not long after begins to speak.)

Adam Lucas: If you really mean that, then I accept. I’ll join your Brand Warfare team.

(Adam drops his microphone down to the ground as ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ then begins to play up again. Limmy and Ms. Extreme looks quite satisfied by this, as Adam and Bethany turn around and begin to make their way out of the ring.)

Persephone: FUCK.

Rich Russillo: What I think Persephone means is that Voltage’s Brand Warfare team is officially complete! With Limmy Monaghan and Ms. Extreme leading the charge, they’ll be joined by Akari Kiyoko, Effy McAvoy, and now Adam Lucas.

James Peters: From an objective standpoint, this is not a team to be messed with. We know what they can do when they’re back is against the wall and they’re certainly going to be giving their 110% as they always do heading into this. Voltage has a team that you’re definitely going to need to watch out for, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we happen to win Brand Warfare this year as a result. :wow:

(The last shot seen is Adam and Bethany making their way up the ramp as Limmy and Ms. Extreme watch on, as from there, Sunday Night Voltage fades to elsewhere.)

(Commercial for the next EAW 2k game.)

(Voltage returned from the commercial break and a screen bar is seen.)

[ SCREEN BAR – EARLIER TODAY IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND ]

(Candice Blair, who had been the victim of a vicious attack last week thanks to Dr. Bethany Blue is seen sitting on a plus, king-sized bed. She looks about as good as she can, considering the beating she had taken to end Voltage, and her face shows the evidence of that. She is in pain, not smiling, but she is making the most of the situation and holds a Starbucks cup in her hands. No doubt it’s a pumpkin spice latte, and after she took a dainty sip of her drink, Candice sat cup down on the table beside her bed.)

Candice Blair: What can I say right now?

(A sigh escaped Candice’s lips.)

Candice Blair: I got my ass beat and there’s no other way to look at it. I knew I was taking a risk going down to the ring last week, especially after competing in a hardcore match, but I couldn’t let what happened at Bloodsport go. I was cheated by someone I had a lot of respect for and for what? His peace of mind? Some fuck you to the fans? For his marriage? I’m sorry, but none of this makes any sense to me.

(Despite the fact she wanted to appear strong tonight, Candice was hurt, and not just physically. This situation with Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue had taken its toll on her in more ways than one.)

Candice Blair: Wrestling is full of villains and not cute villains who wear fun tee-shirts saying they’re in their villain era. I’m talking straight up, should be convicted criminal type of villains, and it’s so frustrating to see Adam throw away the reputation he has built as one of the good guys for a cheap victory at Bloodsport. I’ve watched the match back, numerous times. Caroline and Solomon were down and they weren’t getting back up. Adam and I could have fought until the end and the better person could have won, but for some reason, that just didn’t appeal to him. He’s said to me numerous times that he’s better than me, but when it came time for him to truly prove that, he couldn’t do it. He injected me with the same stuff that KILLED Michael Jackson, and that’s how he won. I get that it was a match with no rules, but that doesn’t make it right. In fact, it makes me even more angry because something like that could have shot my sobriety straight to Hell.

Candice Blair: It’s a Pandora’s box I don’t open a lot, but it’s also not a secret that I used to be an addict. Alcohol was my drug of choice and it got to the point where I was close to drinking a gallon of vodka a night. I’m not proud of that, and it took my sister Camille finding me in a pool of my own vomit, half dead, in the basement of our family home during Christmas to get me to change. I started going to AA. I relapsed once. But now it’s been more than a decade since I’ve had a drink and while I’ve had a few surgeries and procedures done, I’ve never taken pain pills or anything like that. I don’t ever want to become the person I used to be, and while I know propofol is a form of anesthesia, it’s also used as a sleep aid and can be deadly. I could have been killed, and that’s not okay. I could have woken up wanting more and that’s not okay. I could have been seriously hurt after being put under and left for dead, and that’s not okay. What Adam and Bethany did is not okay.

(Candice, who was normally calm and light-hearted, took a deep breath because she was getting herself worked up. She shifted on the bed she was sitting on, wincing in pain as she did, and brushed her dark hair back from her face.)

Candice Blair: The situation reached new heights last week when Bethany decided to attack me. I was vulnerable and I knew that, but I will never be the type to just sit back and let things play out, or let them go. I know that people see me as fun or whatever, but I’m a competitor, and with me wanting nothing more than to win my first championship this season, I have to stand up for myself no matter what. Bethany hurt me last week. That’s why I’m still in my hotel room in Auckland, as opposed to being in Sydney right now, and I hope to be cleared to compete next week. I have multiple bruised ribs, contusions, my face is swollen; these battle scars aren’t going to go away anytime soon. Physically and mentally, I’m pretty banged up. Emotionally? Well that’s another story, and there’s nothing I can do about any of this right now.

Candice Blair: But what I can do is turn my attention towards Territorial Invasion and the fact that Dr. Bethany Blue doesn’t have anything to do at the event as of yet. If she thinks that I’m just going to take all the shit that’s happened to me in the last few weeks and not strike back, then she doesn’t know who Candice Blair Ava is. I may be a princess, but I’m not a meek one. I’m not a weak one. I’m the type of princess that grabs the bull by the horns and does whatever she can to right the wrongs done to her, and it shouldn’t be a surprise that now I want to get my hands on Bethany. Adam might have been the one to inject me, but it was Bethany who coerced him into doing it. It was Bethany who tried to end my career last week. It’s Bethany who thinks I should let this all go and move on with my life, but that’s not what I’m going to do. At Territorial Invasion, I want Dr. Bethany Blue inside the ring, in whatever kind of match she wants, because I’m going to show her that I’m not the one, and she can’t bully me.

(As the words left her mouth, a true smile spread across Candice’s face. It was a risk for her to straight up challenge someone as accomplished and as deadly as the former Universal Women’s Champion, but Candice knew she had to do it. She knew it was time to step up and take her career to that next level. It was time to show all of EAW that she was so much more than just another Ava sister.)

Candice Blair: I’m not stupid. I know there’s a stigma that surrounds me, and I know the stuff people say about me. A lot of people think I’m wasting my time trying to be a wrestler and win a championship, but I know that I’m not. I’ve been busting my cute little butt for the last few years to get better and prove my worth to this company. I took the road less traveled to get here because I didn’t want to rely on my sisters to get me here. I earned my own contract and I have gotten better every single season. It’s only a matter of time before my breakthrough comes and if things go right, it will be at Territorial Invasion. I refuse to be a victim this season, and that’s something everyone needs to understand. There’s so much more to me than good looks, great hair, philanthropy, and extracurricular activities. I’m a great wrestler and a fierce competitor, and I’m looking to leave my mark this season. Being attacked on the first Voltage of the season by Caroline opened my eyes to a lot of things, and made me realize that it’s time to change the narrative. I’m not going to pull an Adam and completely throw my virtue away, but I’m going to give people the same energy that they give me. I know that I belong here. I know that I’m just as good as anyone else on the Voltage roster. I have no issues with getting my hands dirty if the situation calls for it. Bethany will find that out at Territorial Invasion, assuming she accepts my challenge, obvi.

(Candice shrugged her shoulders, though she had no doubt that Bethany would agree to face her inside the ring.)

Candice Blair: Either way, the EAW Universe needs to get ready to see a whole different side of Candice Blair going forward. I’m tired of finding myself in these types of situations because people assume I’m an easy target and that I won’t stand up for myself. Facing my fears and beating Caroline last season should have shown everyone that, but I guess some people want to continue turning a blind eye to others they deem beneath them.

(Candice looked into the camera, and there was steely determination in her eyes.)

Candice Blair: That’s not going to happen anymore. When all is said and done, people will no longer see me as weak or as an easy target. You can all bet on that.

(Candice let her final words sink in, before she reached over and ended her video. Her message was sent and soon enough she would find out whether or not Bethany accepted her challenge.)

(With that, Voltage faded into the backstage area.)

(Voltage reopened to a backstage interview area and the lovely Sofia Clarke was standing by. She had a smile on her face, but she was not alone. Standing beside her was the wife of Solomon Stane, Trixie Stane. After a moment, Sofia started speaking.)

Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, we are just getting things underway here on Sunday Night Voltage and Territorial Invasion season is in full swing. Joining me tonight to talk about that, as well as other things, is the wife and manager of Solomon Stane, Trixie.

(Trixie gave Sofia a tight smile.)

Sofia Clarke: Thank you for joining me, Trixie.

Trixie Stane: The pleasure is all yours.

Sofia Clarke: With Bloodsport in the rearview mirror, and your husband advancing in the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament alongside Limmy Monaghan last week, what is next for Solomon Stane?

Trixie Stane: Unfortunately, I do not believe that my husband will ever be able to move on from Caroline until she is gone from this company for good. I have told him multiple times that God deals with annoyances like her in his own time, but Solomon seems determined to learn that lesson the hard way. In a way, I don’t blame him. Caroline has cost him everything in this business and has continued to walk away relatively unscathed. We wanted Bloodsport to be the end of it, but something tells me that it is only the beginning, and this season has barely started. I would love to see Solomon focus his energies elsewhere, but he seems compelled to go about this in his own way, and for now, I will defer to him on that. If he feels like he needs to remove Caroline from EAW in order to truly feel free, then so be it. I will do what I always do and support him in his endeavors.

Sofia Clarke: It seems as if Caroline has laid low since Bloodsport, which given her history, is not necessarily a good thing. What are your thoughts on that?

(A scowl crossed Trixie’s face.)

Trixie Stane: Caroline is a coward, so why is it a surprise that she is hiding amongst her shadows? She knows what happens when you cross Solomon, yet she can not help herself. It’s almost like she is begging Solomon to put her out of her misery, and until he does that, none of us will be able to rest. Right now, Solomon’s focus needs to be on the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, as well as on his own aspirations as a singles competitor. Let us not forget that Solomon could very well make the claim that he is the uncrowned Answers World Champion and that is something everyone in this company needs to remember. Solomon is the reason Chef Viz is no longer an active competitor, and soon enough, my husband is going to look to claim the world championship that was stolen from him. He may no longer be a member of the Showdown roster, but there is an EAW World Championship to pursue, and before this season is out, you will see Solomon Stane wearing the gold he should have been wearing all along.

Sofia Clarke: With Territorial Invasion coming up, Solomon currently finds himself on the outside looking in. What are his plans for the event?

Trixie Stane: Solomon is an opportunist, and he enjoys dishing out pain inside the ring. He is not going to miss the first tri-brand event of the season. The Brand Warfare team has been decided, and shame on Limmy Monaghan and Ms. Extreme for overlooking my husband in favor of another coward who allows his wife to keep his balls in her handbag. If Team Voltage believes that Adam Lucas is the missing piece of their puzzle, then they deserve to lose that match. Without question, Solomon is the most dangerous man not just on Voltage, but in all of EAW, and for him to be overlooked for an event like this goes to show you that everyone on this brand fears his capabilities. People allow their fear to override their egos, and that is the most unfortunate thing about all of this.

(As Trixie finished speaking, she noticed something, or rather someone, out of the corner of her eye. Despite the fact Sofia was about to ask a follow up question, Trixie stepped away and turned to her left. Walking down the hall was the man who was responsible for picking the War Games team, Methuselah. EAW’s Chairman was dressed in his gear, ready to compete, seeing as how his match with Zane Grae was next.)

Trixie Stane: If you will excuse me, Sofia, I see Solomon’s next opportunity.

(Methuselah was headed towards the guerilla area, and Trixie hurried after him. Once she caught up, she cleared her throat and reached a hand out, touching Methuselah’s arm. This halted the Hall of Famer, who stopped and slowly turned around, wondering who on Earth had the balls to stop him as he was about to get ready to compete.)

Trixie Stane: Excuse me, Methuselah. I need a moment of your time.

(Methuselah blinked, and looked down at the hand that was still on his arm almost as if it were diseased. Trixie, to her credit, did not waver, and gave him a look that said she was expecting an answer.)

Methuselah: Meet and greets typically take place before the event, or after. If you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to that does not involve interacting with fans right before a match.

Trixie Stane: I am no fan, with all due respect. I’m the wife of Solomon Stane and he has a proposition for you.

(Methuselah said nothing, but his curiosity was piqued.)

Trixie Stane: It typically falls on the shoulders of the captain to select the War Games team, but you wisely took those decisions out of the hands of Jake Smith. He’s an Elitist who is consumed by his own ego and would no doubt allow his lust for Caroline to blind him to the benefits of having my husband on the team. Solomon Stane is a monster; a man who is destined to become a world champion and go down in history as one of the greatest Elitists to ever grace the squared circle. I am sure you are aware of the injustice Solomon suffered back at Fighting Spirit, and how he has never been allowed to have his rightful rematch for a world championship, and he is angry about that. He wants the opportunity to shine and show the world that God’s plan for him did not die in vain. Jake might not be defending the EAW World Championship at Territorial Invasion, but he is competing in a match that has changed careers for the better.

(Trixie paused, albeit briefly.)

Trixie Stane: Prior to last year’s Territorial Invasion, Myles was a lost soul who had no real direction. He had just come off a terrible loss to Limmy Monaghan at Pain for Pride, and was seemingly down and out. Everything in Myles’ life was falling to pieces around him, so much so it took another man’s Gawd Contract to even put him on the War Games team in the first place. But Myles sank his teeth into that chance and secured the victory for Dynasty, pinning Jamie O’Hara, and setting him on a most historic path. Myles is approaching 300 or so days as the World Heavyweight Champion over on Dynasty, and it can not be denied that it was last year’s War Games that brought him this way. I don’t wish to see my husband, who is one of the hardest working men in this company, continue to find himself in a never-ending cycle of violence with that demon Caroline. He needs to move forward, leave her behind for now, and focus on his own aspirations. Solomon is a main event talent, an uncrowned world champion, and the future of this company. It would serve Voltage well to have him inside of War Games, and it would serve Solomon well to unleash all of the rage that’s been festering inside of him since Fighting Spirit.

(Methuselah took a moment to truly allow Trixie’s words to sink in before he replied to her. His face did not betray what he was thinking, but that didn’t unnerve Trixie.)

Methuselah: I am going to be as blunt as I can possibly be, and quite frankly, it doesn’t matter to me how you take this because the fact you had the audacity to stop me right before a match tells me everything I need to know about you.

(Trixie blinked, a bit shocked. She went to say something but Methuselah cut her a piercing glare.)

Methuselah: Any man who allows his woman to speak on his behalf, is no man at all in my book, and in this world, the book of Gawd is the only one that exists. I don’t have a single fuck to give about what happened at Fighting Spirit with Solomon, Viz, and Caroline because it is beneath me. Furthermore, your claim that your husband is an uncrowned world champion is a bit preposterous, don’t you think? Solomon had an entire match to put Viz away and secure himself a world title, but he didn’t because ultimately he is not worthy of winning a world championship, and to take this one step further, he will never be. For all the criticism that Kennedy Street deserves for how she ran Showdown last season, she made the right decision in brokering a deal that brought that cow of an Ava to Showdown to face TLA for the VACATED Answers World Championship. If Kennedy felt that Solomon was unjustly robbed, she would have given him the opportunity to capture the title at Pain for Pride, but even she knows that Solomon Stane is no draw when it comes to the land of Elite. There is a place for everyone here, don’t get me wrong, but the main event is not the place for Solomon Stane, and that’s on Gawd.

(Once again, Trixie went to speak, but Methuselah cut her off.)

Methuselah: Zip those lips unless you’re putting them to work servicing your husband like a wife should. Fall in line and take my advice, never approach a superior and speak out of turn, because the last thing you want is to have the wrath of Gawd strike you and your husband down. For I am the one true Gawd, and not the falsified one your husband has devoted his life too. Remember that, wench, and do not ever make the mistake of approaching me again.

(Methuselah turned and walked away from Trixie without even a glance over his shoulder at her. With fury coursing through her body, Trixie clenched her hands into fists, took several breaths to calm herself, and stalked off in search of Solomon Stane.)

(Voltage faded out with a shot of Trixie rounding the corner and went into a commercial break.)

(Commercial for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, in theaters this year.)

(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(‘Taking What’s Not Yours’ by TV Girl hits, and Zane Grae exits the curtain first, being flanked by Travanna Volkova, and Zane strikes a pose on the stage area before marching down to the ring. Zane is hyped up, but focused ahead of his match with Methuselah, knowing the opportunity this is.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of San Diego, California, weighing in at 150 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Travanna Volkova…HE IS THE HEARTTAKER…ZANE GRAE!

James Peters: Tonight, Zane Grae has a major opportunity in front of him, taking on Methuselah.

Rich Russillo: Talk about deep end. This is literally sink or swim.

Persephone: And he’s going to sink. :mjlol:

(“Praise Gawd” by Kanye West blares throughout the arena to a loudly negative reaction from fans. Methuselah walks through fog, and stops himself on the ramp, confidently smirking before striking his signature pose with flames rising in the background. After this Methuselah stares directly at his opponent, beginning to finally walk down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent!! Residing from The Ether, weighing in at 17 stone… HE IS… METHUSELAH!!

Rich Russillo: Methuselah isn’t short on confidence, nor should he be. The odds are definitely in his favor.

James Peters: When are they not in his favor?

Rich Russillo: That is true. Methuselah is typically the thoroughbred going into any race, but there have been times when folks have pulled out upsets. Will Zane follow the trend?

(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, as I often state to begin a match, the bell has rung, and we are officially underway. It’s Methuselah versus Zane Grae, who is in the biggest match of his career, standing across the ring from one of, if not, THE greatest elitist to ever lace up a pair of boots.

Persephone: At least his best friend is ringside to watch him lose. :mjlol:

James Peters: Hey, don’t count out-

Persephone: I’ll stop you right there. You said the same thing about army boy, and Akari last week. Look what happened. They lost.

James Peters: True, but they came close to picking up the victory last week, having almost defeated both Michael Machina and Methuselah multiple times.

Persephone: I’ll admit, there were some close calls, but who cares? It’s not about coming close, it’s about getting results.

James Peters: Well, all I’m saying is: don’t count Zane out. He might surprise us, kinda like The Colonel and Akari did, and even score the upset of the century, toppling Methuselah.

Persephone: I’ll believe it when I see it.

James Peters: :wow:

Rich Russillo: Both competitors start things slow, and circle around for a collar and elbow- or so we thought as Methuselah rolls out of the ring! Bailing last minute!

James Peters: A smile has formed on Methuselah’s face, showing he is no doubt playing mind games with Grae early on, using that veteran experience.

Rich Russillo: But Zane isn’t going to wait for Methuselah- looking to bring the fight TO Methuselah instead as he exits the ring! However, Methuselah rolls back inside before Zane could reach him!

James Peters: Now, Methuselah is commanding Zane to enter the ring. Zane goes to oblige with the chairman’s request- BUT LOOK AT THIS! METHUSELAH TRIED TO RUSH ZANE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO SLIDE IN- THOUGH, ZANE SHOWING TWO CAN PLAY AT THIS GAME! HAVING ANTICIPATED METHUSELAH’S ATTACK, AND MANAGED TO OUTSMART, SLIDING BACK OUT JUST IN TIME!

Rich Russillo: ZANE GRABS METHUSELAH’S ANKLE, AND PROCEEDS TO DRAG HIM OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE, ATTEMPTING TO SCORE WITH A RIGHT HAND ON THE GAWD! BUT METHUSELAH HAS IT SCOUTED AS WELL, AND BLOCKS THE ATTEMPT, FIRING BACK WITH A RIGHT OF HIS OWN!

James Peters: Zane staggers away, but Methuselah catches him with a CLUB across the back, and turns Zane around for an irish whip into a corner of the barricade!

Rich Russillo: BUT ZANE REVERSES AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING METHUSELAH BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE INSTEAD!

James Peters: Methuselah favors his back as he staggers toward the ring, and rolls back in, creating space from Zane Grae, who is in hot pursuit, knowing he can’t give the Hall of Famer much room to recover.

Rich Russillo: ZANE MANAGES TO BLAST METHUSELAH WITH A RIGHT, AND FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH ANOTHER RIGHT HAND TO THE SKULL, BACKING METHUSELAH INTO THE CORNER! GRAE STARTS TO UNLOAD WITH STOMPS TO THE MIDSECTION, STOMPING A MUDHOLE INTO METHUSELAH, AND BEATING HIM DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION IN THE CORNER!

James Peters: ZANE IS SHOWING NO SIGNS OF LETTING UP- THEREFORE, THE REFEREE HAS TO INTERVENE WITH A FIVE COUNT!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Rich Russillo: The referee pulls Zane away from Methuselah, who takes this time to roll out underneath the bottom rope. Zane heads out to the apron, and stalks Methuselah before FLYING OFF WITH A KNEE STRIKE!

James Peters: METHUSELAH GOES DOWN, AND ZANE QUICKLY ROLLS HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: Only a one count.

James Peters: Well, Zane better get used to it, because that tends to be Methuselah’s special, which can be extra demoralizing for a competitor, because you’ll hit him with a few of your best shots, thinking that you have him on the brink of defeat… turns out, Methuselah’s nowhere near close to being put away.

Persephone: God. Can someone tell this idiot ringside to quit cheerleading?

James Peters: First of all, that’s Travanna Volkova. Second, she’s here to support her buddy. Besides, if anyone shouldn’t mind cheerleading for a certain elitist, it’s you.

Persephone: Yeah, but there’s a big difference between Luis and Zane Grae.

James Peters: Oh yeah, what’s that?

Persephone: Too many to count.

James Peters: :wow:

Rich Russillo: Well, Zane appears to be feeding off Travanna’s support, along with the fans, and pulls Methuselah back to his feet for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! ECHOING THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!

James Peters: Echoed is right. Zane packed some true power behind that chop, and Methuselah staggers into the corner. Again, hoping to create separation- but Zane isn’t affording him that luxury. Zane quickly closes in for ANOTHER knife edge chop to the chest of Methuselah!

Rich Russillo: Methuselah pushes past Zane, staggering out of the corner briefly, but Zane manages to catch up, and snapmares Methuselah down to a seated position! ZANE RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND DRILLS INTO METHUSELAH WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST! HOOK OF THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

James Peters: Still, a one count.

Rich Russillo: Surprisingly, it’s Methuselah that hasn’t mounted much offense on Zane just yet, who has been hungry for victory in this match against Methuselah.

James Peters: Zane isn’t giving Methuselah any quarter, and that might be what’s playing a factor into his success, staying on Methuselah. ZANE SCORES WITH A RIGHT HAND!

Rich Russillo: Methuselah goes reeling back into the corner, and Zane scores with a couple of stomps in the corner before being lit up with a KNIFE EDGE CHOP!

James Peters: METHUSELAH BATTLES BACK WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP- BUT ZANE FIRES BACK WITH ONE OF HIS OWN, KNOCKING METHUSELAH BACK INTO THE CORNER! NOW, ZANE STARTS TO GO TO WORK, UNLOADING WITH A FLURRY OF KNIFE EDGE CHOPS ON METHUSELAH AS PAYBACK, AND SENDS HIM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER WITH AN IRISH WHIP-

Rich Russillo: REVERSAL! METHUSELAH REVERSES AT THE LAST MINUTE, AND SENDS ZANE INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD WITH THAT IRISH WHIP! METHUSELAH CHARGES IN- BOOT UP! ZANE GOT THE BOOT UP, AND HOPS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, DIVING OFF WITH A TORNADO DDT!

James Peters: ZANE HOOKS THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Persephone: :mjlol:

Rich Russillo: It’s going to be a looong night for this elitist as he still hasn’t been able to muster anything over a one count.

James Peters: Methuselah rolls out to the apron, and Zane reaches over the top rope, pulling Methuselah back to his feet. BUT METHUSELAH CATCHES ZANE OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A HOTSHOT, DROPPING HIM THROAT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE! ZANE SPINS AROUND, DROPPING TO A KNEE AS HE GASPS FOR AIR!

Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH SLIDES BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND GRABS A HANDFUL OF ZANE’S HAIR, SENDING HIM OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!

James Peters: NO, WAIT! ZANE HANG ON, CATCHING HIMSELF ON THE APRON, UNBEKNOWNST TO METHUSELAH- WELL, WAS UNBEKNOWNST TO METHUSELAH, WHO CHARGES IN!

Rich Russillo: OOH! METHUSELAH RAN RIGHT INTO A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI FROM GRAE! METHUSELAH DROPS TO ALL FOURS, AND CRAWLS TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! MEANWHILE, ZANE HAS HIM LINED UP FOR A SPRINGBOARD- NO!

James Peters: METHUSELAH DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND ZANE ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET! KICK TO THE GUT FROM METHUSELAH, WHO PLANTS ZANE WITH AN IMPALER DDT! HELLFIRE IMPALER DDT FROM METHUSELAH, WHO SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHH-

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT AT TWO!

James Peters: AND NOTICE HOW QUICKLY METHUSELAH WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE MOMENTUM OF THIS MATCH INTO HIS FAVOR! ALREADY COMING CLOSE TO SCORING THE PINFALL VICTORY OVER ZANE!

Persephone: All it took was one move. :mjlol:

Rich Russillo: Zane managed to kickout, and finds himself trying to create some separation now, rolling to the outside. But with the roles reversed, it’s Methuselah that slides out after him, not allowing Zane an inch.

James Peters: METHUSELAH GRABS ZANE BY THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, AND SENDS HIM BACK FIRST INTO A CORNER OF THE BARRICADE! ZANE HIT SIDEWAYS WITH ALL THE FORCE AND MOMENTUM FROM METHUSELAH’S THROW!

Rich Russillo: Methuselah pulls Zane up, and drives him BACK FIRST INTO THE RING POST! Travanna is now having to watch as Zane slowly gets picked apart.

James Peters: Methuselah rolls Grae back inside the ring, and Zane crawls toward the corner, trying to pick himself back up with some assistance. Methuselah closes in- BUT ZANE EXPLODES WITH A RIGHT HAND FROM OUTTA NOWHERE!

Rich Russillo: THOUGH, METHUSELAH FIRES BACK WITH A RIGHT OF HIS OWN! FOREARM IN RETALIATION FROM ZANE! RIGHT HAND FROM METHUSELAH! FOREARM FROM ZANE! WHO FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST!

James Peters: ZANE STARTS ALTERNATING BETWEEN BOTH A FOREARM AND A CHOP, BACKING METHUSELAH UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP, AND ZANE BOUNCES HIM OFF FOR- METHUSELAH! METHUSELAH MANAGES TO COUNTER THE IRISH WHIP, SENDING ZANE TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD!

Rich Russillo: AND METHUSELAH FLOORS ZANE WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW AS HE CAME REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES!

James Peters: Zane favors his mouth and nose, having been caught flush with that elbow. But grits through the pain, and powers back to his feet before staggering back into the corner.

Persephone: I’m gonna need Methuselah to quit playing games soon, and finish him off already.

Rich Russillo: I think it’s a bit easier said than done as Methuselah gets caught with a BACK ELBOW FROM ZANE! METHUSELAH WAS CLOSING IN ON ZANE IN THE COUNTER, WHO CREATED SOME SPACE WITH THAT BACK ELBOW! ALSO, ZANE MAY HAVE REPAID THE FAVOR THERE!

James Peters: RIGHT HAND FROM ZANE FOLLOWS THAT UP, AND A KNIFE EDGE CHOPS SENDS METHUSELAH STAGGERING BACK SLIGHTLY! ZANE IRISH WHIPS HIM OFF THE ROPES! BUT METHUSELAH DOESNT COME REBOUNDING BACK, HAVING HELD ONTO THE TOP ROPE!

Rich Russillo: ZANE RUNS FULL STEAM AHEAD, BUT BIG MISTAKE AS METHUSELAH SENDS HIM UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!

James Peters: ZANE HIT HARD, AND IS FAVORING HIS KNEE FOLLOWING SUCH A SPILL, WHICH MIGHT NEUTRALIZE HIS HIGH FLYING MANEUVERS FOR NOW AS METHUSELAH CLIMBS OUT TO THE APRON!

Rich Russillo: Again, that smile has formed on Methuselah’s face, knowing he’s in the driver’s seat, AND THE CHAIRMAN FLIES OFF THE APRON WITH A DIVING ELBOW DROP ON ZANE!

James Peters: Methuselah DRILLED Zane on the outside, and rolls back inside the ring, telling the referee to count him out.

Persephone: Yes! Just stay down!

Rich Russillo: Well, Travanna is encouraging Zane of the opposite.

Persephone: Who cares? Don’t listen to her, Zane!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT!

James Peters: ZANE BEATS THE COUNT AT EIGHT, SLIDING BACK INSIDE THE RING!

Persephone: Dammit!

Rich Russillo: But Methuselah isn’t phased by Zane breaking the count. He almost expected it. He tried to give the kid an out, but now, isn’t going to show that same mercy again, pulling Zane back to his feet.

James Peters: Methuselah PLANTS him with a body slam, and runs the ropes for a TWISTING ELBOW DROP! HOOK OF THE LEG, COVER IS MADE!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

Rich Russillo: Kickout! Zane suffered yet another elbow drop from Methuselah, but still has fighting spirit left in him, which Methuselah looks to extinguish by transitioning into a rear chinlock immediately following that kickout!

James Peters: Methuselah is slowing the pace, and wearing his opponent down in the process. The crowd are starting to rally behind Zane Grae, who fuels off the energy, and powers back to his feet.

Rich Russillo: BACK ELBOW TO THE MIDSECTION FROM ZANE LOOSENS THE GRIP OF METHUSELAH! BUT TWO MORE ARE ABLE TO BREAK IT, AND METHUSELAH STAGGERS BACK, DOUBLING OVER FROM THOSE ELBOWS TO THE ABDOMEN! ZANE GRABS HIM BY THE WRIST FOR AN IRISH WHIP TO THE CORNER!

James Peters: METHUSELAH COUNTERS, AND SENDS ZANE HARD INTO THE CORNER WITH AN IRISH WHIP! ZANE COLLAPSES OFF IMPACT!

Rich Russillo: That was less of an irish whip from Methuselah. More of a hammer throw, having put everything he had into that.

James Peters: Methuselah lifts Zane to his feet, and backs him into the corner, so he can HAMMER THROW ZANE RIGHT BACK TO THE OPPOSITE! THIS TIME, ZANE DROPS TO BOTH KNEES, FAVORING HIS BACK!

Rich Russillo: Zane started off strong, but it’s Methuselah that turned the tide into his favor, and Zane’s been struggling ever since.

James Peters: Methuselah grabs Zane, and directs him to the corner, slamming Zane FACE FIRST off the top turnbuckle! Zane looks out of it, and Methuselah whips him to the opposite corner again- BUT ZANE SHOOTS OUT OF THE CORNER, AND DUCKS UNDERNEATH A CLOTHESLINE FROM METHUSELAH!

Rich Russillo: ZANE DUCKS UNDERNEATH A BACK ELBOW ATTEMPT AS WELL, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO DELIVER A SLINGBLADE! METHUSELAH SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET IN THE CORNER, AND ZANE CHARGES IN WITH A RUNNING FOREARM!

James Peters: ZANE BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR ANOTHER RUNNING FOREARM! METHUSELAH COMES STAGGERING OUT OF THE CORNER, AND FROM BEHIND! ZANE HOOKS HIM UP FOR QUICKSILVER! THAT BLUE THUNDER BOMB, WHICH HE HOLDS FOR A PINFALL!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWW-

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT BEFORE TWO! ZANE STILL COULDNT MUSTER A TWO COUNT, BUT HE CAME PRETTY DAMN CLOSE THERE!

Persephone: Is that what we’re gassing up now? An almost TWO count?

James Peters: Against Methuselah? Yes. Shows that Zane is slowly chinking away that armor, and is getting closer to victory. He just has to stay on him.

Rich Russillo: Methuselah crawls away from Zane, and uses the ropes for assistance in pulling himself back up to a vertical base. Zane marches toward Methuselah, and directs him to the center of the ring- BUT METHUSELAH LIFTS ZANE UP ON HIS SHOULDERS FOR A FIREMAN’S CARRY!

James Peters: ZANE THRASHES AROUND, AND SLIPS OUT BEHIND METHUSELAH, TURNING HIM AROUND FOR A SUPLEX ATTEMPT! BUT METHUSELAH BLOCKS IT, HOLDING HIS WEIGHT DOWN, AND GOES TO SHIFT THE MOMENTUM WITH A SUPLEX OF HIS OWN, BUT CAN ONLY GET ZANE UP SLIGHTLY!

Rich Russillo: ZANE BLOCKED THE SUPLEX ATTEMPT HIMSELF, AND HOISTS METHUSELAH UP FOR A SUPLEX- NO! METHUSELAH SLIPS OUT BEHIND ZANE, AND ROLLS HIM UP FOR A SCHOOL BOY- NO! ZANE ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND CATCHES METHUSELAH IN THE JAW WITH A SUPERKICK!

James Peters: ZANE LAYS HIM DOWN FOR A COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO-

Rich Russillo: AGAIN, ALMOST A TWO COUNT! CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR AS METHUSELAH STILL HAS ENOUGH TO KICK OUT!

James Peters: NOW, ZANE IS URGING FOR METHUSELAH TO GET UP! HE HAS A BIG IDEA IN MIND, PLANNING TO CONNECT WITH SOMETHING HUGE!

Persephone: Long as it ends the match, I don’t even care anymore.

Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH MAKES IT TO A KNEE, AND ZANE GOES TO SPRING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A CUTTER!

Zane Grae: (off-mic) SHOW’S OVER!

James Peters: ARSENE’S WRATH- NO! METHUSELAH BLOCKED THE SPRINGBOARD CUTTER, HOLDING ZANE UP, AND TRANSITIONS INTO A ROLLING CUTTER! METHUSELAH JUST SPIKED ZANE WITH DEMOLITION, AND METHUSELAH HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEE-

Rich Russillo: ALMOST HAD HIM!

James Peters: Methuselah verifies with the ref on if that was three or not before fully turning his attention over to Zane.

Rich Russillo: And for once, there isn’t confidence on the face of Methuselah. No, in its place is something far more sinister. He is staring a dagger into Zane as he pulls him back to his feet, and hooks both his arms for that future shock DDT!

James Peters: BUT METHUSELAH CANT GET HIS HANDS FULLY LOCKED! HE CANT GET HIS HANDS FULLY LOCKED, BECAUSE ZANE IS FIGHTING IT!

Rich Russillo: ZANE SPINS OUT OF THE DDT, AND BLASTS METHUSELAH WITH A FOREARM! METHUSELAH BATTLES BACK WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! ZANE DELIVERS A SUPERKICK, WHICH TURNS METHUSELAH AROUND FOR ANOTHER SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, AND BOTH MEN GO DOWN!

Persephone: 😐

James Peters: Zane is down. Methuselah is down. It’s a matter of who’ll get back to their feet first.

Rich Russillo: Right now, Zane is using the ropes for assistance. Meanwhile, Methuselah is pulling himself back up in the corner. Zane gains his wherewithal first, AND BARRELS INTO METHUSELAH WITH A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH IN THE CORNER!

James Peters: ZANE GOES TO BOUNCE OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR MOMENTUM, BUT METHUSELAH FOLLOWED HIM THERE FOR A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE IN THE OPPOSITE CORNER!

Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH TRIES RUNNING TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR MOMENTUM NOW, BUT ZANE IS RIGHT BEHIND HIM FOR A RUNNING FOREARM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!

James Peters: ZANE GOES TO BOUNCE OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER- AND METHUSELAH RAN BEHIND HIM FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT ZANE MANAGED TO SIDESTEP! ZANE MANAGED TO SIDESTEP, AND METHUSELAH GOES RIB FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!

Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH COMES STAGGERING OUT OF THE CORNER AS ZANE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A CUTTER!! ARSENE’S WRATH!!!

James Peters: TRAVANNA YELLS FOR ZANE TO COVER HIM, AND ZANE CRAWLS INTO THE COVER ON METHUSELAH, SHOOTING THE HALF FOR A HOOK OF THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHH-

Rich Russillo: TWO COUNT! STILL ONLY A TWO COUNT ON METHUSELAH! BUT THATS THE CLOSEST ZANE HAS COME THROUGHOUT THIS MATCH TO PUTTING METHUSELAH AWAY!

James Peters: ZANE CANT BELIEVE IT! HE THOUGHT HE HAD METHUSELAH BEAT RIGHT THEN AND THERE! BUT STILL, THERE IS SO MUCH LEFT THAT HE HAS TO DO IN ORDER TO DEFEAT SOMEONE THE CALIBER OF METHUSELAH!

Rich Russillo: FOR ONE, HE NEEDS TO DIG DOWN DEEP, AND WERE ABOUT TO SEE THAT AS ZANE ROLLS OUT TO THE APRON, PUTTING HIS GAME FACE ON!

James Peters: ZANE IS LOCKED AND LOADED ON METHUSELAH! WAITING FOR THE HALL OF FAMER TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET!

Zane Grae: (off-mic) SHOW’S OVER!

Rich Russillo: AND ZANE ONCE AGAIN SHOUTS THAT SHOW’S OVER FOR METHUSELAH, AND IT JUST MIGHT BE AS HE SLINGSHOTS OVER THE TOP ROPE FOR A BUCKSHOT LARI-

James Peters: SPEAR!! METHUSELAH CAUGHT HIM WITH THE SPEAR!! IN-ZANE LARIAT ATTEMPT COST HIM, AND METHUSELAH CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERE’S YOUR WINNER…METHUSELAH!

(Methuselah releases the leg on Zane, and rises to have his hand raised in victory by the referee. Travanna slides into the ring, and tends to Zane, who writhes on the canvas in agony, clutching his ribs in pain. Methuselah looks down at them with a smug grin on his face as “Praise Gawd” continues to play in the background.)

Persephone: Told ya.

James Peters: Well, I can’t say its a surprise that Methuselah is victorious tonight. As we mentioned, he was the favorite, and proved why.

Rich Russillo: But you could’ve convinced me for a second that Zane had it, that Zane was going to defeat.

James Peters: That’s what it looked like, but it was Methuselah’s spear from outta nowhere that turned the tide of this match.

(Methuselah exits the ring, and heads to the back, passing by Damien Kutcher, who makes his way onto the stage.)

James Peters: That’s Damien Kutcher, Zane’s partner in the tag team turmoil tournament.

Rich Russillo: And he doesn’t look too happy with Zane’s loss tonight.

(Damien shakes his head on the stage, disgusted with Zane’s efforts as he sits up with assistance from Travanna, who isn’t pleased with Kutcher’s behavior as the camera fades elsewhere.)

(Sunday Night Voltage continues as we transition to a high-production studio setup. There are LED graphics of Voltage in the background, with motion graphics showing uses of rain, electricity, and lightning being used. The camera sees Molly Waters standing by with a microphone as she dresses up very professionally for this segment. She’s wearing a very nice dark red dress as Molly gives a quick little smile to the camera, looking as enthusiastic as one can be. She begins speaking to the camera as everyone inside the arena and the people at home are all ears.)

Molly Waters: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Molly Waters, and we are weeks away from one of our big Marquee Events of the Season, which is Territorial Invasion. An event that sees brand warfare take place between Elitists, big-time matches taking place, and opportunities to be taken advantage of in this war between the three brands of Elite Answers Wrestling. While we have matches like War Games and Brand Warfare being set up and built upon, another staple that is Territorial Invasion exclusive is the coveted Divide and Conquer match, as this year’s will see Showdown’s team battling against the Dynasty and Voltage team! To those unfamiliar with the concept of Divide and Conquer, it’s an elimination-style match, and if one team manages to eliminate everyone from the opposing side, whoever remains on the surviving side will then have to fight each other until one Elitist is the winner of Divide and Conquer! This match type is unique and one that many fans are excited for, one that can happen unpredictably before our very eyes, people we didn’t expect to see go all the way and those we didn’t expect to go out so early.

(Molly takes a moment to collect herself as she pauses for a few minutes. She then continues speaking into the camera!)

Molly Waters: The history of this match is an interesting one, to say the least! Last year’s Divide and Conquer was a war of attrition between both sides, which then culminated with 24/7 Contract Holder at the time, Roberto De La Rosa, battling against KASAI! Those two went back and forth with one another until eventually, KASAI was able to land the ‘Kitsune’s Blessing’ onto Roberto, earning herself the win and becoming the winner of Divide and Conquer in 2023! KASAI went on to become the EAW Specialists Champion later in the Season, as now she currently remains as said Champion. We then can even go back to 2021, which saw names like former Interwire Champions Ronan Malosi and Jay Jerry Johnson compete in the match alongside former Tag Team Champions Solomon Stane and Kirk Redwood! This match would just be as competitive, but at the end of it all, it would be Donovan Duke becoming victorious in the match, as he is now the current holder of the Cash in the Vault briefcase. At Territorial Invasion 2019, the match saw a 7-on-7 contest in which the winner of that year’s Divide and Conquer would be rewarded as the New Breed Champion! The winner would be Jenny Cien, as she would eliminate our current EAW World Champion Jake Smith to win Divide and Conquer!

Molly Waters: The history of this match can show who wins can be an indicator of their success, or in the case of Jake Smith being runner-up, being that indicator of great things to come. This year’s matchup looks to be shaping up with Showdown’s team set to battle against the team of Dynasty mixed with Voltage. It was decided between the management of the three brands that we’ll see the match again this year, with Showdown being the one with the full team as Kennedy Street assigned Miku Sakai as the Team Captain. She looks to assemble members of the Showdown roster who currently aren’t competing at Territorial Invasion. Meanwhile, we reveal to you here that Dynasty and Voltage will have the following competitors compete in this match…

(Molly Waters takes out a cue card as she lists the names from Voltage’s portion of the dual-branded Divide and Conquer team. She goes one by one…)

Molly Waters: Zane Grae, Selina Reyes, and Michael Scott Connor!

(Molly puts the cue card away as she continues to speak.)

Molly Waters: Those three Voltage competitors will participate in this Divide and Conquer match at Territorial Invasion in what should be massive opportunities for all three competitors. Zane and Selina are relative newcomers to the field, entering into the spotlight with Divide and Conquer, while Michael’s experience looks to shine through in this contest. Those three, along with the other two members on Dynasty’s side, will have to work together to eliminate the Showdown side of the match, and if they manage to do that, there’s a good chance they might face each other to truly be recognized as the lone winner of Divide and Conquer. Let’s look at what each competitor here on Voltage has to say about all of this!

(The scene transitions from the studio setup to the backstage area as we see none other than Zane Grae! He looks energized and excited as he begins speaking into the camera about Divide and Conquer and what it means to him.)

Zane Grae: Divide and Conquer, huh? Hmmmm, that sounds pretty fire to me, I don’t know. Look, I understand how big a match like Divide and Conquer can be. Like, damn, I gotta eliminate whoever is on the Showdown plus whoever remains on my team, I need to beat them too. It’s a challenge that I’m 100% gonna take because that’s how I roll, man! I’ve dealt with challenges before, I’ve dealt with facing problems in my own life before, and I was able to get this chance to become a wrestler and to be here on the biggest stage ever. This opportunity that is presented to me is what I need. Look Bloodsport didn’t go exactly my way for my team, but this time around I’m positive that we’re gonna take out the other side that Showdown is gonna be offering. When that’s all done and dusted, whoever’s left on my team, they’re gonna be hit so fast they ain’t gonna see it coming. Divide and Conquer gonna be mine, believe that.

(Zane then pulls out some cookies he had near him, and he munches on one of the cookies before he walks out of the frame. The scene then fades to an undisclosed location somewhere in the arena as Selina Reyes appears. She looks like she is in a foul mood as she begins speaking…)

Selina Reyes: As I sit here with nothing but anger and disdain consuming me regarding how last week’s event transpired with Effy McAvoy, I’ll say more of what I need to say to her later because right now an opportunity for that success has now been presented to me. An opportunity to win something very substantial is at my fingertips with Divide and Conquer. Even if it’s another match where I have to team with people I don’t care for, the twist that you can eliminate your remaining team members intrigues me quite a lot. The team of people I don’t care about can be out just like that from me, and all that interested me a lot. This match is beneficial for my success, it is beneficial for me to seek ultimate glory in Elite Answers Wrestling as others on my team. Just know that the second we’re done dismantling Showdown, the crown of divide and conquer will be gifted to the Oryx Queen.

(Selina proceeds to shove the camera out of her face as the scene fades off. We then see Michael Scott Connor backstage, as he is in his uniform beginning to speak to the camera and what the impending match means for him.)

Michael Scott Connor: Last year at Territorial Invasion, I competed with my fellow members on Voltage in Brand Warfare, but we were unsuccessful in gaining victory for the team. This year I have found myself competing in the Divide and Conquer match, to be the last remaining, with my arm being raised high into the air. This is a great opportunity for myself, an opportunity that I needed and plan to take advantage of to come to Territorial Invasion. I’m ready to take part in this match, ready to win it all, as this is my chance to bounce back after everything that has happened to me. Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor ensures great victory, I promise you all that. Semper F.I

(The scene then switches back to Molly Waters as she ends the segment by saying…)

Molly Waters: Voltage’s competitors are fired up and ready to embark on their journey to history in Divide and Conquer. Which EAW Elitist will walk out of the rubble in this war as the last one remaining as the winner of Divide and Conquer? We’ll find that out in a matter of weeks!

(The scene fades off as Sunday Night Voltage continues forward.)

(Voltage returns to ringside.)

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

(‘Kamikaze’ by Redhook begins to play as Daryl Kinkade makes his way onto the stage. The crowd roars with boos that only double as Pandora and Halsey walk out with him. The three Elitists begin making their way down to the ring, a confident look on Daryl’s face.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM NORWICH, ENGLAND…WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS…HE IS THE KINK OF THE ELITE…DARYL KINKADE!!!!

(When they get down to the ring, Daryl’s partners remain on the outside while he enters. He looks confident here, cocky even as he waits for his opponent. ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep hits and the crowd changes it’s tune. There are some cheers leaking in now as Michael Machina emerges. He just stares down Kinkade in the ring with focus.)

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT…FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS…HE IS THE NEW LEGEND…MICHAEL MACCCCHIIINNNNA!

(He gets down to the ring and the British Invasion steers clear. Once Machina is inside, he just gets right in the face of Kinkade, staring him down. The ref separates the two and calls for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: There’s the bell and this match has just kicked off! Micheal Machina wastes no time here folks! He lunges at Daryl Kinkade and tries to get him with the short-arm clothesline! Kinkade was able to duck under it, barely able to react in time! He tries to take control by grabbing Machina from behind! He tries to take him off his feet here but Machina refuses to budge! Instead he brings an elbow back right into the bridge of his opponent’s nose! Kinkade stumbles back from the pain and The New Legend goes to capitalize! HE GETS HIM WITH THE SHOULDER TACKLE!

James Peters: Kinkade is knocked straight to the mat from that impact! He tries to get up but Machina stays on him! He grabs his opponent and launches him across the ring with a massive belly-to-belly suplex! The Kink of Elite is sent flying! He lands near the corner, grabbing the ropes in order to stand up…but Machina remains on him! He takes hold of Kinkade once more, looking for another Belly-to-belly suplex! BUT KINKADE GRABS ONTO THE ROPES AND TELLS THE REF TO BREAK IT UP!

Persephone: Damn, the referee is actually telling Machina to back off. Yeah, he does not seem too happy about that at all. He should just launch him anyway if you ask me!

Rich Russillo: He goes to do exactly that but he’s met with a swift boot to the gut! He hooks the arms here, looking to get Machina with the butterfly suplex…BUT NO! MACHINA TEARS HIS ARMS AWAY AND THROWS HIM INTO THE ROPES! OFF THE REBOUND KINKADE STRIKES FIRST! HE GOES FOR THE STEP-UP ENZIGURI! MACHINA DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT! He picks his opponent from behind…AND THROWS HIM FACE-FIRST RIGHT INTO THE CORNER TURNBUCKLE! Kinkade bounces off of it and goes to stumble out of the ring!

James Peters: With a smile on his face, Michael Machina prevents him from going anywhere! He’s keeping his opponent trapped in the corner and just lays into him with a series of hard strikes! Kinkade is being used as a punching bag right now! His opponent finally relents with this vicious assault…ONLY TO RUSH BACK HIM WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! KINKADE LEAPS RIGHT OVER HIM! Machina is not able to halt his own momentum here so collides with the ring post!

Persephone: You know, Daryl is sort of a matador. Instead of a red flag he just uses his own face. Machina rushed at him with the intent to gore him, but now Kinkade is in control! He picks up Machina and drives him back into the turnbuckles with a suplex!

Rich Russillo: All it takes is one mistake to turn the tides of a match! That’s what we just saw and now Kinkade pulls Machina away from the ropes! HE GETS HIM WITH THE BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! KINKADE HOWEVER KEEPS HOLD OF HIS OPPONENT AND DRAGS HIM BACK UP TO VERTICAL BASE! Kinkade lifts Machina up and I think that he might be going for that Liger Bomb here!

James Peters: BUT MACHINA BEGINS TO FIGHT BACK! He drives an elbow right down into the forehead of his opponent! He keeps hammering away until Kinkade is forced to drop him back down to his feet! Kinkade seems groggy from the impact here and Machina gives him a wake up call! HE LIFTS HIM UP WITH BIG VERTICAL SUPLEX! AND LOOK AT THIS! He’s carrying Kinkade around the ring here and he walks over to where the British Invasion is! HE’S POINTING RIGHT THEM WITH ONE AND HOLDING DARYL WITH THE OTHER! AND THEN HE COMPLETES THE SUPLEX!

Rich Russillo: That right there folks is called a flex! Michael Machina showing off here! But now it’s back to business as he brings Kinkade back to his feet! He sends him across the ring with a powerful irish whip! HE SENDS HIM UP WITH THE BACK BODY DROP! BUT KINKADE IS ABLE TO STICK THE LANDING! Machina turns back around but he doesn’t react quite in time! Kinkade gets him with a dropkick kick right in the knee! He then rolls back to his feet…AND COMES BACK AT MACHINA WITH A SHINING WIZARD! HERE COMES THE COVER!

ONE!

TW-

Persephone: No way…Machina is lifting Kinkade here up! This is the type of athleticism that you results in having to pee in a cup. Regardless, Michael Machina lifts his opponent up for the powerslam!

James Peters: Daryl Kinkade is barely able escape here! He slides off his opponents shoulders and gets behind him! HE LOCKS IN THE DRAGON SLEEPER! This right here is the kind of strategy you need against a competitor like Machina! If you can cut off some of that oxygen, some of that blood flow you can start to slow him down! Kinkade has that hold locked in as tightly as he can here and he tries to force his opponent down to the mat!

Rich Russillo: Machina is resisting here, refusing to go down! What are we witnessing here? Machina is fighting back with a few upward punches right to the face of his opponent! Kinkade is starting to look weary from those strikes…AND HIS OPPONENT KNOWS IT! MACHINA TURNS THIS AROUND HERE, TWISTING HIS WAY OUT OF THE HOLD! HE THEN TAKES HOLD OF HIS OPPONENT AND SPIKES HIM INTO THE MAT WITH A POWERSLAM! Once again showcasing that brute strength! He now looks for his first cover of this match!

ONE!

TWO!

Persephone: And certainly not his last. Kinkade manages to get his shoulder up right at the two. That means we are far from done here…UGH.

James Peters: Far from done is correct, we are only getting started! Machina might want to skip right to the end though! He reaches down and drags Kinkade up! HE LIFTS HIM OVER HIS HEAD….I THINK HE MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR THE 50. CAL! KINKADE COUNTERS IT THOUGH, SENDING HIS OPPONENT OUT OF THE RING WITH A HURRICANRANA! Machina is sent right through that middle rope but manages to remain standing on the outside! THAT WON’T LAST FOR TOO MUCH LONGER! HERE COMES DARYL KINKADE WITH THAT SASUKE SPECIAL!

Rich Russillo: Kinkade comes flying out of the ring and crashes right down on his opponent! That right there is some of that spectacular high-risk offense that makes Kinkade such a force! The Viscount of Voltage takes hold of his opponent now and throws him towards the corner post! Whatever he’s planning here, it cannot be good! HE RUSHES AT MACHINA AND DRILLS WITH THE RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! IT SENDS THE BACK OF MACHINA’S HEAD RIGHT INTO THAT POST! There is no way that one did not hurt…I mean we could be looking at brain damage here for Machina!

Persephone: He definitely can’t afford any of that.

James Peters: Kinkade now throws his opponent back inside the ring but doesn’t go for the cover quite yet! Clearly he has something else in mind here folks! He grabs hold of one of Machina’s arms…AND STOMPS RIGHT DOWN ON THE SHOULDER! HE’S JUST RAPIDLY GOING OFF HERE, TRYING TO DISABLE SOME OF HIS OPPONENT’S OFFENSE! He stomps down at least a dozen times before switching things up…WRAPPING UP THE SHOULDER AND LOCKING IN THE ARM-TRAPPED SEATED CLOVERLEAF!

Rich Russillo: I don’t know if this is causing Michael Machina pain here or just pissing him off! Machina with one is trying to drag himself towards the rope to get the break! He is slowly making his way towards it but with every movement there is more strain on his body! Instead he places his hand flat on the ground…AND PUSHES HIMSELF UP! USING THE MOMENTUM HE ROLLS FORWARD AND SHAKES HIMSELF FREE FROM THE GRIP OF HIS OPPONENT! Kinkade is sent into the ropes as Machina shoots back up to his feet!

Persephone: It looks like Kinkade is going to get to hang out with British Invasion. Micheal Machina sends him over the top rope now with a big boot! I think he might have just wiped all the ugly off of him there. Nope. Never mind. Still there.

James Peters: Kinkade struggles to get back up after that boot but Machina is ready to strike! HE COMES FLYING OUT OF THE WITH THE SUICIDE DIVE! He takes down Kinkade like meteorite coming down from the sky! He immediately picks him back up and brings him over to the barricade! X-PLEX RIGHT ON TOP! AS HE RELEASES IT THE SPINE OF KINKADE LANDS PERFECTLY ON THAT HARD SURFACE! Machina isn’t done with him yet though! He throws him back inside the ring and then makes his way up onto that top rope! HE WINDS UP AS KINKADE SLOWLY RISES…AND THEN DESCENDS ON HIM WITH THE DIVING FOREARM!

Rich Russillo: Sometimes aerial maneuvers don’t need to be fancy, sometimes they just have to hit like a missile! That is what we are witnessing from Michael Machina here! And now he looks for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

T-

Persephone: But it looks like he doesn’t find it. Somehow Kinkade is still in this match. Michael isn’t looking very happy about that! It looks it’s submission time for that brute. He grabs the leg of Kinkade and places it ever so ungently into a heel lock.

James Peters: Tit for tat here. If Kinkade is going to target the arm of Machina, then he might as well take out his leg! Kinkade lets out a cry of pain, but leans forward to take shots at Machina! He is just throwing punch after punch to no effect here! He needs to either hit him harder or find some other way to break free of this hold! HE LEANS FORWARD AND RAKES THE EYES OF MACHINA! Machina releases the submission and grabs at his face! Kinkade gets back up to his feet here and just ignores the referee!

Rich Russillo: As his opponent is stunned by what just happened, Kinkade makes his way to the ropes! HE COMES BACK WITH THE SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE! That extra momentum from that backspring just adds to an already brutal impact! Kinkade is far from done here though, as he scoops his opponent off the mat! HE GETS HIM WITH THE SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! It looks like Daryl Kinkade has just taken back all the ground here! But there is more to be had…HE GRABS OF MACHINA AND DRAGS HIM UP! TIGER SUPLEX RIGHT ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

James Peters: I think we might have just witnessed a knock out blow from Kinkade here! The back of Machina’s head just collided with that metal buckle! Even with the pad that is still a lethal maneuver! Kinkade looks at his handiwork with an evil glee! He thinks that this one is over! He grabs the arm of Machina and goes for that Pumphandle Piledriver! HAIL TO THE KING! IT CONNECTS! HERE COMES THE COVER FROM KINKADE!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE-

Persephone: There’s no way…I thought his neck was broken or something. But instead of being paralyzed and having significantly reduced quality of life…Machina is still in this! Yay.

Rich Russillo: And you can see the expression on Kinkade’s face, he is livid that it didn’t end there! HE BRINGS HIS OPPONENT RIGHT BACK TO HIS FEET! KINKADE IS LOOKING FOR ANOTHER HAIL TO THE KING! He goes to pull him in and Machina nails him right in the face with a headbutt! Kinkade is shocked by the impact but not deterred! HE RUSHES RIGHT BACK AT MACHINA! BUT HIS OPPONENT TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SPINNING SIDE SLAM!

James Peters: And now he repositions himself right over Kinkade! STANDING MOONSAULT! Instead of looking for a cover, he grabs Kinkade by the hair and pulls him right back to his feet for more! HE GRABS HIS ARM AND GOES FOR THE PUMPHANDLE SLAM! NO! KINKADE IS ABLE TO LAND ON HIS FEET! HE GETS BEHIND MACHINA AND SPIKES HIM DOWN WITH THE POISON-RANA! somehow Machina stands up as Kinkade rushes towards the ropes! He looks to take down Machina but eats the moonsault fallaway slam instead!

Rich Russillo: Michael Machina turns this around in an instant! He makes his way up onto that middle rope here and waits for Kinkade to get back up! HE THEN MAKES IMPACT WITH THE DIVING SHOULDER TACKLE! FROM THERE HE ROLLS BACK UP TO HIS FEET! He takes hold of one his opponent’s legs here and LOCKS IN THE SINGLE-LEG BOSTON CRAB! Kinkade lets out a cry of pain and immediately grabs at the bottom rope! HE ACTUALLY MANAGES TO GRAB IT! BUT MACHINA TEARS HIM AWAY WITH EASE! HE PULLS HIM TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING AND PUTS ALL HIS BODY WEIGHT ON HIS LOWER BACK!

Persephone: Damn, I don’t think Kinkade is going to be able to escape this one. In fact, it would probably just save us all a lot of time if he taps out. He should do that.

James Peters: HE HAS NO INTENTION OF DOING THAT! HE MANAGES TO ROLL FORWARD WHICH SENDS MACHINA ROLLING AS WELL! He breaks free and rises back to his feet here! Machina tries to come back at him but is rocked by the shining wizard! Kinkade stands back up and follows that WITH THE STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS! How close is he to putting this one away? He takes hold of his opponent and throws him right into the corner! HE THEN NAILS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! KINKADE IS COOKING RIGHT NOW AS HE LIFTS MACHINA UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE! HE CLIMBS UP AFTER HIM! I don’t know what he has in mind here but it’s going to be dangerous! HE LOOKS FOR A TOP ROPE POISON-RANA!

Rich Russillo: BUT NO! MACHINA GRABS ONTO HIS LEGS AND BRACES HIMSELF! HE IS NOT ABOUT TO BE LAUNCHED HERE! HE TAKES HOLD OF KINKADE AND RAISES HIM UP ABOVE HIS HEAD! He is in the gorilla press position here…and no way! Is The Moneymaker really going to drop his opponent from this height? HE DOES IT! HE DROPS HIM DOWN ON THE TURNBUCKLE WITH THE GORILLA PRESS! Kinkade’s ribs just fully collide with that top turnbuckle and I think everything in his upper body has to be broken! We should be calling a medic right now!

Persephone: Nah, I’m sure he’s fine. You don’t need ribs really. Or all those other bones in there. Or even any of those internal organs that were probably ruptured. I think a morgue might be the more appropriate call. RIght after this cover attempt from Michael Machina of course!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE-

James Peters: HOW? DARYL KINKADE’S SHOULDER GETS UP! It takes iron-like will to kick out of a move like that! It seems like Kinkade has that in spades tonight! But how much longer can he keep this up for? Michael Machina now takes hold of his opponent once more! I think he’s ready to do more damage! HE PICKS UP KINKADE FOR THE SKULLPIERCER! KINKADE BRINGS A KNEE RIGHT UP INTO THE FOREHEAD OF MACHINA THOUGH! He’s dropped down to the mat but he can’t seem to make a move!

Rich Russillo: No, his wounds are too great here! He tries to stand back up but Machina recovers in time! HE GRABS KINKADE AND LOOKS FOR THE X-PLEX! KINKADE LANDS ON HIS FEET! THE VISCOUNT OF VOLTAGE DELIVERS THE JUMPING REVERSE STO! HE IMMEDIATELY GETS BACK UP WITH MACHINA WITH HIM! LIFTING REVERSE DDT! A brutal series of moves from Kinkade as he begins to rally! Even after the DDT, Kinkade drags his opponent back up to his feet! SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! He is just absolutely going off here!

Persephone: And now Kinkade looks at his opponent with a shit-eating grin! He thinks that he has this one in the bag from here on out! Look at him, begging for Machina to get back up. Machina is able to find his legs here…BUT IS TAKEN DOWN BY THE MONKE FLIP! FINALLY, GO TO HELL! KINKADE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE-

James Peters: WOW! THE SHOULDER IS UP! Michael Machina remains in the game here and you have to wonder what it will take for this one to end! Kinkade is looking pissed off right now! He forces Michael Machina back to his feet and goes to the ropes…HERE COMES ANOTHER SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK! RIGHT BEFORE IMPACT MACHINA DUCKS UNDER IT! HE GOES OFF THE ROPES AND STARTS BUILDING UP SOME SPEED! HERE COMES THE MONEY SHOT! BUT THE CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL IS AVOIDED!

Rich Russillo: Kinkade slides right under it! HE THEN LEAPS UP AND SPIKES HIS OPPONENT DOWN WITH THE POISONRANA! THE POISONRANA CONNECTS, AND BOTH MEN NOW ARE DOWN AS THIS MATCH HAS TAKEN A LOT OUT OF THESE TWO! This has been an extremely competitive bout, and it just goes to show how much these two are really capable of as they can’t seem to put down the other! At this rate, there’s no telling how this match will end-

(‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring Emlyn suddenly begins to play as Cameron Ella Ava walks out onto the stage. Daryl Kinkade’s attention turns towards her, watching as she holds the Hardcore Championship high above her head.)

Persephone: What the hell is she doing out here?

James Peters: It looks like the Hardcore champion is here to taunt Daryl Kinkade and it is working! Daryl Kinkade slowly pulls himself back to his feet, and he’s yelling at Cameron Ella Ava, telling him to get out of here! Halsey and Pandora are making their way to the ramp, but they didn’t even notice that Michael Machina is getting back up!

Rich Russillo: Daryl Kinkade tells off Cameron Ella Ava, and finally he turns around to refocus on the match- BUT HE FINDS HIMSELF ON THE WRONG SIDE OF A BULLET FROM HELL! THE SPEAR NEARLY TEARS HIM IN HALF! AND MACHINA GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep plays as Michael Machina rolls off of his opponent. Michael Machina takes a moment before getting back to his feet and having his hand raised by the referee, meanwhile Halsey and Pandora can’t believe what just happened. They look towards Cameron, obviously annoyed by the fact that her distraction worked, before they turn their attention towards Daryl Kinkade.)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…MICHAAAEEEELLLL MACCHIINNNNAAAA!

Rich Russillo: What a match here folks! These two elitists came out here to destroy one another! They did just that but it was about to be Daryl Kinkade who came out on top!

James Peters: That was until Cameron Ella Ava walked on out to the stage and pull his attention away just long enough for Machina to strike him down!

Persephone: I’m just glad it’s over. Idiot has been around for too long to get caught by distractions like that.

Rich Russillo: Well, congratulations to Michael Machina!

(Michael Machina simply watches as the British Invasion helps Daryl Kinkade out of the ring, shaking his head before holding both of his hands up in the air. The camera transitions to Cameron Ella Ava who is laughing at the defeated Kinkade, before beginning to head to the back. From there, the camera begins to fade from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where KASAI defends the Specialists Championship against Raeangel Guzman and Daniella Atlas.)

(Sunday Night Voltage continues forward as ‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones begins to blast through the PA System! It’s none other than Selina Reyes as she makes her entrance here tonight in Sydney. Selina looks as dangerous and pissed as one person can be, as she wears more casual grunge-like attire here tonight. She stands at the entranceway, staring into the ring before she makes her down the aisle. She gets a mixed reaction from the crowd here tonight on Voltage.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE WELCOME… THE ORYX QUEEN… SELINA REYESSS!!!

Rich Russillo: Selina Reyes makes her presence felt here on Voltage, as you can imagine how angry she must have felt after what happened last week in that Tag Team Turmoil match. Selina and Effy McAvoy teamed up to battle the team of Limmy Monaghan and Solomon Stane. These two teams went at it, but in the end, Limmy and Solomon were the better team, but what happened after the fact is what made Selina pissed.

James Peters: Oh absolutely Rich, we thought both of these ladies would have gone their separate ways if they ended up losing. Go for their own goals and whatnot and split amicably, but that’s not what happened here. Instead, Effy nailed Selina with a vicious attack! An attack so vicious that Ahren Fournier had to get involved and stop Effy from inflicting more pain on the Oryx Queen. Effy even took a piece of Selina’s hair, like, what the hell??? Selina looks to address everything from last week in a matter of moments.

Persephone: Gosh, I really couldn’t care less. Selina and Effy are just going to do some weird shit to each other, I just know it. Not a fan of all that…

James Peters: What do you mean weird?

Persephone: Look at Selina, she’s so uncaring that she gotta be some weirdo.

James Peters: Hey, if she’s weirdo, wouldn’t you be one too since you’re very uncaring about a lot of things, Persephone??

Persephone: Shut your pie hole, James.

(Selina Reyes continues her way down the ring as she climbs up the steps and picks up a microphone! She enters the ring through the ropes as she stands in the middle of the ring. Her music begins to fade off as the lights dim towards Selina as she begins speaking about the subject that’s at hand.)

Selina Reyes: The simplicity of this matter could have been resolved so easily. The simple form of how the aftermath of failing the Tag Team Turmoil tournament could have been easy and pleasant, but of course, I should have expected better.

(Selina takes a second to collect herself as she looks disgruntled and eyes of rage seething through her at this very moment. She continues talking about last week and everything that went down for her.)

Selina Reyes: Effy McAvoy, your temper tantrum after we lost last week has me standing in the ring, fuming at this very moment. Taking me out with that clothesline and unleashing that assault on me. To make it even worse, you pulled a chunk of my hair out of my scalp. I wouldn’t have cared if we had just moved on. If you had just settled on moving past this disappointment of losing in the Tag Team Turmoil tournament, we wouldn’t have an issue right now, but Effy, you have created a problem that’s going to end very badly for yourself. So don’t be scared and come out right now and give me some answers as to why you would even go to such lengths just from a tag team loss. Otherwise, I will find you and hurt you deeply-

(Before Selina could say anything else, ‘Psycho’ by That’s Outrageous begins to play in the arena. Effy McAvoy soon comes out as she emerges with a chorus of boos coming from the audience tonight from Sydney, Australia. She doesn’t appear from the entranceway, however, she appears from behind the ring barrier. Selina looks behind her and sees Effy.)

James Peters: God damn! She scared the bejesus out of me?

Persephone: Bejesus? God, you are so fucking corny, oh my god.

Rich Russillo: Okay, settle down. Effy hasn’t wasted any time, as she’s looking to respond to Selina.

(Effy grabs a microphone near the announcer’s side of the barricade as her music begins to fade out. Effy has a crazed look on her face as she begins to speak!)

Effy McAvoy: Oh Selina, no matter how scary you think you may be, you’re just a weak woman amongst all of us.

(Effy jumps the barricade and enters the ring by sliding in. She is still holding the microphone as she continues speaking towards Selina and everything that went down between them last week.)

Effy McAvoy: You see, Selina, I put my trust in other people, and they let me down. Zane Grae and Michael Scott Connor were two people that I trusted for us to gain the win over British Invasion at Bloodsport, and they failed me. I never wanted to be a part of this tournament after that, I never wanted to at all, but I put my trust in you to at least win, but you betrayed my trust as well, Selina. You let me down so badly that I couldn’t handle it anymore. You just had to lose, you just had to fail me right there, it’s all your fault, Selina. Everything that happened to you was entirely your doing, and you should know that dearly.

(Selina has a confused and annoyed look on her face as she responds to Effy McAvoy by saying…)

Selina Reyes: My fault? Do you think everything that happened to me last week, even ripping out my hair, was my fault?

Effy McAvoy: Especially your hair.

Selina Reyes: Then you just made the biggest mistake you have ever made in your entire existence, Effy. That mistake of putting your hands on me last week and taking those pieces of my hair out of my head, you’re going to regret that soon enough.

Effy McAvoy: I don’t feel any regret, Selina. You’re the one that got pinned, it was all your fault!!!

Selina Reyes: You said it yourself, Effy. You didn’t even want to take part in this tournament in the first place, and so did I at first. I did not feel the need to team with someone, I don’t care for others, and I especially don’t care for you. But the opportunity at Championship gold was worth the sacrifice, and I was willing to team with you. If it didn’t work out, that was fine. I would move and fight for singles opportunities. Tag Team Turmoil was never going to be something ideal for me, and by the sounds, not you either, but for some reason, you decided the proper reaction to us losing the match was to attack me, and that’s something I can’t look past now.

(Effy’s mood ends up changing as she responds by saying…)

Effy McAvoy: Oh, I have moved on completely, Selina! While you came out all sad, upset, angry, or whatever emotion you even have, I have moved completely past the Tag Team Turmoil tournament! Ahren graciously put me in the Brand Warfare match at Territorial Invasion. In a match that he has won before, and I’m going to be on the same team with the same person that pinned you in Limmy. I have Ms. Extreme and Limmy Monaghan on my side, and just like how Ahren won in his Brand Warfare match, I’m going to win mine too. I’m glad to be out of that tournament. I’m glad that I don’t have to be a part of something I don’t like. Now I can focus on things that matter, like following in the footsteps of Ahren, and not have to worry about you dragging me down.

(Selina looks like she is about to light a fuse after hearing what Effy just said to her. She shakes her head aggressively at how delusional Effy is and what she is saying. Selina responds by saying…)

Selina Reyes: You know what…

(SLAP!)

Rich Russillo: SELINA HAS HEARD ENOUGH AND SHE SLAPS EFFY RIGHT IN THE FACE! EFFY IS TAKEN ABACK BY THIS BUT SHE LUNGES RIGHT AT SELINA AND BEGINS TO UNLOAD WITH A BARRAGE OF PUNCHES HER WAY AS WELL! AND HERE WE GO! WE HAVE A BRAWL UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW!

James Peters: SELINA IS TRYING TO FIGHT BACK BUT EFFY GRABS HER AND BRINGS HER TO THE CENTER OF THE RING… SETTING HER UP!

Rich Russillo: BUT SELINA CONNECTS WITH A STRAIGHT PUNCH TO THE FACE THAT FORCES HER BACK! SHE RUSHES TOWARD HER AND GOES FOR A BOOT! BUT EFFY MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AS SHE NAILS HER WITH A KICK TO THE FACE! SHE THEN GRABS HER BY THE WRIST AND SENDS HER TOWARD THE ROPES…

James Peters: BUT SELINA REBOUNDS AS SHE CONNECTS WITH THE ‘ALAMO KNEE’! THE BUSAIKU KNEE CONNECTS DROPPING EFFY DOWN TO THE GROUND!

Rich Russillo: Selina is getting some much-needed revenge coming out of last week as she lets go of Effy and slides out of the ring! Selina made a statement tonight, and Effy paid for that statement!

(Selina ends up rolling out of the ring as she looks angry and annoyed. Effy is laid out, holding her head as Selina caught her with a big move. Selina walks up the ramp and stares down at Effy, as this would be the final shot before Voltage transitions out and moves forward into the show.)

(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where the Divide and Conquer match will take place.)

(The camera cuts to a wide shot of the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Every fan can be seen looking towards the stage, awaiting the arrival of our next elitist, which turns out to be… Diamond Dixon as “Okay” by JT blares throughout the arena! Dixon makes her way onto the stage, hyping the fans in attendance up, who have came unglued for the “Crown Jewel.” Diamond isn’t dressed to fight, but is in extravagant wear as she makes her way down to the ring, high fiving fans.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… DIAMOND DIXON!

Persephone: Something feels off.

James Peters: How so?

Persephone: Isn’t she usually accompanied by someone?

James Peters: :comeagain: …yes, Diamond’s usually accompanied by Tyrone Montgomery, and has been since the start of this season.

Persephone: Right.

James Peters: Ya know, you should really pay attention to shows.

Persephone: Only when Luis is wrestling on Showdown.

Rich Russillo: :wow: Well, Diamond Dixon is here, and I’m interested to hear what she has to say. Most likely in regards to Territorial Invasion.

James Peters: Yes, because it’ll be there that Diamond Dixon represents Voltage in a triple threat match, featuring both Holly Arrow and Aria Lestrade of Dynasty and Showdown representation.

Rich Russillo: Here’s hoping that Diamond Dixon is able to bring it home, and prove that Voltage is the superior show.

Persephone: We could be an even greater show with Luis on it.

James Peters: Oh, zip it.

Persephone: :mjpls:

James Peters: But piggybacking off what Rich said, I’m also hoping that Diamond Dixon is able to pick up the victory, and I don’t doubt her abilities to either. I mean, Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair both picked her for a reason.

Rich Russillo: Mark my words, Diamond Dixon is the best woman for the job, and she’ll prove it at Territorial Invasion. But for now, let’s hear what she has to say.

Persephone: “Great,” I finally get you two to shut up, but I’m subjected to a Diamond Diamond promo in the meantime.

(Diamond Dixon enters the ring, still carrying her usual swagger, and sticks her hand out through the middle rope on the right hand side, receiving a microphone from an outside stagehand. Diamond makes her way to the center of the ring, and taps the mic to make sure it’s working as “Okay” by JT blares slowly fades in the background. The crowd start to simmer down as well, giving Diamond the floor to speak her mind.)

Diamond Dixon: Sydney, Australia…

(Diamond Dixon cracks a smirk as the crowd reaction rises once again at hearing their city’s name mentioned before piping back down shortly after.)

Diamond Dixon: As always, ya girl appreciates the love, but I’m not out here to pander. In fact, I told Tyrone to stay in the back, because I wanted to address my competition for Territorial Invasion personally. See, while I was away last week, I’m told that Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair chose me to represent Voltage in the women’s triple threat match. First off, it’s an honor, but a surprise…? 😬

Diamond Dixon: Well, that’s an entirely different story, because I’m not surprised that they chose me. Not after what I did to Bea Valentine at Bloodsport, which… in case you missed it, to sum it up… I mopped the floor with that bitch. Granted, I had a little assist from the fans in Honolulu, Hawaii, and for that, thank you. But it’s not rocket science why the fans had my back against Bea Valentine. Actually, it’s real simple. We were equally sick of her shit.

Diamond Dixon: Part of me feels that same sentiment can carry over to a certain woman named ARIA.

(Diamond sarcastically does the settle down gesture.)

Diamond Dixon: Oh, wait, I’m sorry. She’s Aria Lestrade now. Whatever. See, ARIA is ONE of the women I’ll face at Territorial Invasion, but she’s been the most vocal, going as far to call both me and Holly out, which… honestly, I expect. But clearly, she needs a lesson in how things work around here, because Aria’s under the belief that… I work on HER time.

(Diamond Dixon paces back-and-forth briefly, wagging her finger.)

Diamond Dixon: No, no, no, because I work on NO ONE’s time, except my own, and it’ll stay that way for the foreseeable future. However, besides calling us out, Aria’s also had the audacity to issue threats, and this feels like deja vu at this point. Because not to beat a dead horse, but Bea Valentine did the same thing. She said that I’d stand no chance against her, and why? Because she’s a former Specialists Champion, and because she’s competing at a high level more consistently than me, which is true.

Diamond Dixon: But did that stop me from whooping her ass at Bloodsport? No. And will that stop me from whooping Aria’s ass at Territorial Invasion either? Hell no. Aria, you are a former Specialists Champion, but what’s happened since then? Well, to answer: not much. Lately, all I’ve seen from Aria Lestrade is a bunch of bitching and moaning about how “woe is me. I should’ve won this, I should’ve won that. It’s not my fault the cards I was given.”

(Diamond Dixon scoffs.)

Diamond Dixon: I mean, girl, do you hear yourself? You sound ridiculous. But at Territorial Invasion, don’t expect your bad luck to turn around, because I’m walking out of that match victorious, and your best bet is hoping I pin Holly, so this little victim mentality can continue. But personally, I’m hoping to pin you. Because if there’s any woman in this match I have respect for, it’s you, Holly.

Diamond Dixon: I have respect that you don’t make excuses, and despite every setback, take each loss on the chin. And in my mind, you’ll be a champion here… someday. But at Territorial Invasion, it’ll be a similar fate for you, which is staring up at the lights, and watching as I walk away victorious. But listen, I’m not one to take potshots while my opponents are unable to do anytbing about it.

Diamond Dixon: So, with that being said, I’m extending an offer. An offer for either of you, or better yet, BOTH of you to come down to this ring, and confront me face-to-face. But you’ll find I keep this exact same energy, whether you’re in this ring or out of it.

(Diamond gives an intense stare into the hardcam, showing no fear before turning towards the stage area, awaiting the arrival of someone as the fans cheer in anticipation, knowing things are about to heat up. Suddently, ‘Judas’ by Lady Gaga plays, and Holly Arrow saunters down to the ring with a microphone in hand.)

Persephone: Security!

James Peters: Oh, stop it.

Rich Russillo: You had to know one of them was backstage tonight, and turns out, Holly Arrow is in the building! Things are about to heat up!

(‘Judas’ fades in the background as Holly begins speaking on her way to the ring.)

Holly Arrow: Well, who am I to deny such an offer, Diamond? Matter of fact, I’m glad you extended one, because it would’ve been looked at as rude once I inevitably interrupted you.

(Holly goes up the stairs, and enters the ring.)

Holly Arrow: Obviously, I’m on Voltage for a reason, and it’s to get some things off my chest as well, which I was hoping to do face-to-face. Look, I’m grateful for the opportunity at Territorial Invasion, but don’t think that I’m fighting for brand supremacy. I couldn’t care less about that Dynasty is the “superior brand.” No, my main focus is me. It’s ensuring that I walk out victorious, because like you said, I’ve faced many setbacks in my career, but you’re wrong in thinking that I’ll face another at Territorial Invasion.

Holly Arrow: Going into it, I am the most determined and focused woman in that match, and you’ll find out. Sure, you were able to topple Bea Valentine at Bloodsport, and congratulations for that. Congratulations for defeating a former Specialists Champion in your first big match back, but keep hanging your hat on that, because at Territorial Invasion, I’m not leaving without a win. And Diamond, I don’t mind saying this to your face. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you down.

(Holly gets in Diamond Dixon’s face, and the two are staring each other down intensely before Diamond Dixon backs away, and speaks into the microphone.)

Diamond Dixon: Well, Holly, I’m glad you’re woman enough to come out here, and say such a thing to my face, but it’s cute. It’s real cute, because if that were your attempt to intimidate me, then you failed. See, I was under the impression already that we’d each do whatever it takes to win, because that same sentiment carries over to me as well. I’ll do whatever it takes to win at Territorial Invasion, because that’s what this is about. Winning. What it isn’t about is Holly Arrow, and her redemption story.

(The crowd react with oh’s as things get serious between both women.)

???: Ladies!

(Both Diamond Dixon and Holly Arrow turn their attention towards the timekeepers area as Aria Lestrade walks through the crowd with a microphone in hand, entering the ringside area through the timekeepers. Aria hops up on the apron, and enters the ring, all the while being booed by fans in attendance.)

Aria Lestrade: I “hate” to interrupt, but I saw the two of you out here bickering back-and-forth, and thought “why not get in on the fun?” Both of you have staked your claim for winning the triple threat at Territorial Invasion, but you might as well have saved your breathes, because the only woman walking out of that match victorious is me.

(Diamond and Holly both glance at each other, questioning if Aria’s even serious. She is. Both women then turn back towards her, and Aria picked up on their looks of doubt. Offended, she speaks up.)

Aria Lestrade: Oh, what? Don’t believe me? Well, you should, because the truth is; neither of you have the skill to stop me from winning, and don’t convince yourself otherwise. I mean, Diamond…

(Aria turns to Diamond Dixon, who crosses her arms, interested to hear what Aria has to say to her.)

Aria Lestrade: As Holly said, congrats on your victory at Bloodsport, but you’ve still got a long way to go in the ring, especially to get at my level. Because beating a depressed Bea Valentine in a match designed to work against her doesn’t exactly mean you are.

Diamond Dixon: Really? Cause I don’t mind proving I’m your level right now.

(Diamond steps to Aria Lestrade, who backs off, putting her hand up as a way to gesture calm down.)

Aria Lestrade: Whoa, Diamond. Relax. I didn’t disparage your win. In fact, I congratulated you, but we have to be realistic here. A win over Bea does not equate to a win over me, because unlike Bea Valentine, I’m currently at my best.

Diamond Dixon: If this is you at your best, I’d hate to see you at your worst.

(Diamond chuckles to herself, and Holly even cracks a smirk, but Aria isn’t amused.)

Aria Lestrade: Ha-ha, very funny. But I wasn’t finished, because then there’s Holly.

(Aria turns to Holly Arrow, who continues to look at Aria with only amusement.)

Aria Lestrade: You’re supposedly more “focused and determined” than the both of us, which… I find that hard to believe. Mainly that you’re more focused and determined than ME. Because that just isn’t true. Now, I’ll tell you what is-

Diamond Dixon: Actually, while I can’t speak for Holly, you’re not gonna tell me a damn thing about what’s true and what isn’t, because you’ve clearly lost that grip of reality a long time ago. Aria, you’re the last person that should be acting all big and bad.

Holly Arrow: Yeah, I’m with Diamond on this. Who do you think you are?

Diamond Dixon: She’s the same woman that wasn’t good enough to make the divide and conquer team, even though her friend is the captain.

Aria Lestrade: Actually, I was good enough! But Kennedy had better things for me.

Holly Arrow: Yeah, a match where you couldn’t pull the entire team down as their weak link.

Aria Lestrade: :picard: You’re one to talk about being the weak link, Holly. Isn’t that why Harper Lee turned on you in the first place?

(Holly cracks a smirk, amused.)

Holly Arrow: That’s a good one, but so unoriginal. You’re not the first person to use POTARA’s implosion against me, and you certainly won’t be the last. But while we’re on the topic of weak links, isn’t that what you are to Miku Sakai?

Aria Lestrade: I prefer the term best friend. 😌

Holly Arrow: Riiight, so did Ronan Malosi when it came to Andre Walker.

Aria Lestrade: I am not ANYTHING comparable to Ronan Malosi.

Diamond Dixon: Actually, I can kinda see it. You’re both extremely obnoxious, delusional, a bit yandere-

Aria Lestrade: Okay, that’s enough.

Diamond Dixon: Really? I could keep going.

Aria Lestrade: Okay, that’s enough, Diamond. You know, you have some nerve.

Diamond Dixon: Me??

Aria Lestrade: Yes, you. You have some nerve to sit here, and insult the woman that is going to give Diamond Dixon the best match of her career at Territorial Invasion.

Diamond Dixon: Considering I don’t have much matches under my belt, that’s a very low bar to reach.

Aria Lestrade: I- whatever! Still!

(Holly sarcastically claps.)

Holly Arrow: Bravo. That is such an accomplishment, and luckily, you can walk away with that instead of a victory.

Aria Lestrade: Holly, you need to walk away in general. Because like Diamond said earlier, this isn’t going to be some redemption story for you. Just like Pain for Pride wasn’t the culmination of a “revenge tour” for you either. As I said last night, you should consider hanging up the boots, and going home, because the redemption story isn’t coming AT ALL. Your peak was being a Tag Team Champion with Harper Lee there to carry you.

Holly Arrow: Again, uroriginal. But I’d rather have my career legacy be one of the greatest Tag Team Champions in recent memory than an overall unremarkable Specialists Champion, who still has to remind people of her reign’s existence.

(Aria looks irritated by Holly’s comment, and gets in her face, ready to fight. But Diamond Dixon joins in, ready to fight as well. All three women meet in the middle, exchanging words with each other off-mic.)

Persephone: I’ve sat through this train wreck. We might as well get a fight.

James Peters: No, it appears like these three women will save it for Territorial Invasion, but it’ll be interesting to see what goes down, and more importantly, who walks out victorious.

Rich Russillo: It’ll be a matter of who wants it more.

(The three woman continue exchanging words as the camera fades elsewhere.)

(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where Diamond Dixon will face Holly Arrow and Aria Lestrade.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SET FOR ONE-FALL!

(‘Revolution’ by Kirk Franklin begins to play as Damien Kutcher makes his way out onto the stage. There is an air of confidence surrounding him but he takes a knee on the stage. A moment of reflection as he heads into this opportunity.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE… WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS… HE IS ‘THE REBORN SON’… DAMIEN KUTTTTCCCCHHHHERR!

(He gets into the ring and immediately turns around to face the stage. ‘Stop Breathing (Burn in My Light Intro) by Playboi Carti begins to play as the boos begin. Jake Smith walks out onto the stage with the EAW World Championship around his waist. He looks at his opponent, not too impressed.)

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT… ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA… WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS… HE IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION… THE ‘PROCESS’… JAAAAAKKKKKEEEEE SMMIIIITTTTHHH!

(Jake gets down to the ring, and it is clear he isn’t pleased by everything that’s happened with Methuselah. He gets inside the ring and just holds the title up, without as much theatrics as usual. The ref takes it from it and the two settle in their corners. He calls for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: That is the bell which means we are underway here! Damien Kutcher is trying to get Jake Smith into the collar and elbow tie up here, but as the two go for the lock up- JAKE INSTEAD CHOOSES TO SLAP KUTCHER IN THE FACE! Jake with an early sign of disrespect and I don’t think Damien took too kindly to the disrespect from the EAW World Champion! Damien Kutcher looks for a bicycle kick, BUT JAKE AVOIDS IT! Kutcher turns around, AND JAKE CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK THAT CAUSES HIM TO STAGGER! Kutcher now turning around, AND HE RUSHES AT JAKE WITH A LARIAT, BUT JAKE DUCKS UNDER THAT AS WELL!

Rich Russillo: Jake Smith once again avoids the strike, and he looks to once again go after Kutcher- BUT THIS TIME DAMIEN CATCHES HIM WITH A BACK ELBOW! Jake stumbles backwards towards the ropes, and I think Damien Kutcher has a good opportunity here! Damien charges in at his opponent- BUT THIS TIME JAKE SMITH DROPS DOWN AND LETS KUTCHER GO STRAIGHT OVER THE TOP ROPE! His opponent barely has time to understand what just happened before Smith comes flying out of the ring! SUICIDE DIVE! I didn’t expect a suicide dive from Jake Smith, but every now and then he tends to show us something that surprises us!

Persephone: You think God would have told him that was coming. Maybe he should try praying again.

James Peters: Jake Smith definitely in control here in the early goings, as he clearly doesn’t consider Damien Kutcher to be a serious threat, taking the opportunity to taunt towards the crowd rather than going after his opponent! He is just playing games with Kutcher here, but there’s a good chance that this could backfire at some point! Jake picks Kutcher up and gets him with a big chop right across the chest! HE THEN KNOCKS HIM BACK WITH A FOREARM! AND ANOTHER! Kutcher falls down to a knee from these vicious strikes, and he is in a bad way right now thanks to that fall to the outside! JAKE GETS HIM WITH A KNEE RIGHT IN THE JAW! He finally takes it back inside the ring. Kutcher goes to stand up still but Smith won’t have that! HE GETS HIM IN THE HEADLOCK!

Rich Russillo: There is a smile on his face here, clearly enjoying himself a little bit too much! He is just wearing down Kutcher here, applying as much pressure as he can! KUTCHER SHOVES HIM AWAY! Smith seems a little surprised at that but turns around to continue his offense! KUTCHER IS QUICKER ON THE TRIGGER! HE TRIES TO KNOCK HIS OPPONENT DOWN WITH A DROPKICK! BUT SMITH IS BARELY ABLE TO EVADE IT! He goes to the ropes and builds up a little speed…KNOCKING SOME SENSE INTO DAMIEN WITH THE BASEMENT DROPKICK!

Persephone: This match is literally all Smith so far. I would feel bad for Damien Kutcher but uh…I just don’t. Jake isn’t going for the cover off of that one instead applying that running headlock! He has Kutcher on the ground now and is just holding him there!

James Peters: Kutcher is trying to get to the ropes but he isn’t quite within reach! SO INSTEAD HE FORCES HIMSELF BACK UP TO HIS FEET! Jake Smith eyes are wide in disbelief as he keeps wrenching on the neck of his opponent! KUTCHER LIFTS HIM UP AND THROWS HIM RIGHT INTO THE CORNER! AND THEN HE MEETS HIM THERE WITH A CORNER CLOTHESLINE…FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE BACK ELBOW! HE THEN SENDS HIM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER WITH AN IRISH WHIP! HERE COMES THE STINGER SPLASH NOW!

Rich Russillo: His momentum is halted here as Smith ducks right out of the corner! HE THEN ROCKS HIM KUTCHER WITH A MASSIVE UPPERCUT! HE THEN PULLS HIM OUT OF THE CORNER AND GETS HIM UP! SNAP SUPLEX! BUT NO! DAMIEN KUTCHER IS NOT WILLING TO BE LIFTED HERE! INSTEAD HE DROPS THE CHAMP WITH A SUPLEX OF HIS OWN! He then rolls right on top of him and just raining down punches on him! HE IS UNLEASHING A FLURRY OF BLOWS HERE! Each one is hitting harder than the last! He eventually relents and looks for something else…

Persephone: And by something else he means just stomping the crap out of him. At least someone around here seems to have common sense. Sometimes fancy moves aren’t what gets the job done. Sometimes you just have to actually beat them up with whatever you got.

James Peters: That does seem to be his strategy here! After stomping on him though, he finally brings Smith back up to a vertical base! He grabs him by the arm and looks for the pumphandle slam! BUT JAKE SMITH IS ABLE TO COUNTER…TURNING IT INTO A DDT! Kutcher’s head is spike right into the mat and that one definitely caused some damage! Smith isn’t playing around more…HE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONE!

TW-

Rich Russillo: And the shoulder is up! It seems like it’s too early to call it! Jake Smith seems a little annoyed here! He looks to apply another hold here, this time utilizing the head scissors! Once again he’s applying pressure to the head and neck, perhaps trying to cut off some of that circulation! He reaches back and hammers down on his opponent’s head with some elbows too! But wait a second here…KUTCHER IS ONCE AGAIN FORCING HIMSELF BACK UP TO HIS FEET! SMITH ISN’T LETTING GO YET! HE’S NOW KUTCHER’S SHOULDERS AS HE STANDS UP! THIS IS VERY BAD SPOT FOR SMITH TO BE IN!

Persephone: No kidding. Oh wow…KUTCHER DROPS HIM DOWN AND CATCHES HIM! HE THEN OBLITERATES JAKE SMITH WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! NOW PIN HIM SO THE MATCH CAN END! HURRY UP!

James Peters: This is what might have turned the tide here! Kutcher picks up his opponent and drives a knee straight into his stomach! From there, he throws him into the ropes! HE GETS JAKE WITH THE FLAPJACK OFF THE REBOUND! Jake Smith gets a face full of mat here! Kutcher isn’t done with him yet, looking to make a statement here! HE GETS HIM WITH THE LEAPING ELBOW DROP! AND NOW HERE COMES THE COVER!

ONE!

TW-

Rich Russillo: NO! Jake Smith kicks out here which means this one keeps going! Damien Kutcher does not look at all too surprised here! He knew exactly what he was walking into tonight! This is not some pushover, this is the EAW World Champion! Kutcher isn’t wasting his chance here! He picks up the champion AND KNOCKS HIM TO THE GROUND WITH A SPIN KICK! He then grabs him and drags him towards the ropes, leaning him right across the middle one! I think we all know what’s coming next as Kutcher makes his way out to the floor! HERE COMES AN AMEN!

Persephone: But his prayers go unanswered as Jake Smith pulls back just in time. Kutcher realizes what happened and rushes back inside the ring… And he pays dearly for it. He is straight ambushed by Jake with the bicycle kick right to the side of the head.

James Peters: Jake Smith takes hold of his opponent here and drags towards the center of the ring! HE LOCKS IN THE CROSSFACE NOW! ANOTHER SUBMISSION MANUEVER FROM THE CHAMP! You can definitely tell that Kutcher has been worn down here! HE TRIES TO LIFT SMITH UP AGAIN BUT HE JUST CAN’T FIND THE STRENGTH! This is a bad position for Kutcher, he will need to find a different way of escape! HE STARTS CRAWLING TOWARDS THE ROPES! HE CANNOT STAND UP BUT HE CAN DRAG SMITH WITH HIM! IS GOING TO GET THAT BOTTOM ROPE?

Rich Russillo: HE DOES! The referee tells Jake Smith to back off and he is absolutely livid! He keeps it held on until the ref separates the two! EVEN THEN HE’S RIGHT ON KUTCHER WITH A STOMP! The ref is telling him to back off but he doesn’t want to! He just keeps stomping until he gets to the four count! He gives the heavily beaten down Kutcher the chance to get back up before grabbing him and sending him across the ring with an irish whip! HE SENDS HIM UP NOW…LOOKING FOR THE LAST SEDATION!

James Peters: BUT KUTCHER COUNTERS WITH A HURRICARANA! HE TAKES JAKE SMITH DOWN AND THE CHAMP ROLLS INTO THE CORNER ONCE AGAIN! KUTCHER GETS HIM WITH THE STINGER SPLASH! He then pulls him in for the irish whip…BUT INSTEAD DRILLS HIM WITH A BIG KNEE TO THE STOMACH! Kutcher is getting some more offense in here! AND NOW HERE COMES THE PUMPHANDLE SLAM!

Persephone: I know Jake Smith isn’t letting the choir boy kick his ass right now.

Rich Russillo: But you can see it with your eyes! Damien Kutcher picks up his opponent here and he’s looking for a big move here! THE HOLY CLOTHESLINE! But right before the impact, Jake Smith ducks right under the discus clothesline! HE GRABS HIM BEHIND AND GOES FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! Kutcher is able to fight him off with an elbow to the face! Smith stumbles backwards and Kutcher seeks to capitalize! HE TAKES HIM OUT WITH THE BICYCLE KICK! THE IMPACT SENDS JAKE SMITH OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE OUTSIDE!

James Peters: Damien Kutcher rolls under the bottom rope and takes hold of his opponent! He picks him up, looking for a suplex on the floor! SMITH IS RESISTING HERE! HE INSTEAD GOES TO LIFT KUTCHER! KUTCHER REFUSES TO BE LIFTED AS WELL! INSTEAD KUTCHER SHOVES HIM AND LETS ANOTHER BICYCLE KICK RIP! JAKE SMITH AVOIDS THIS ONE! KUTCHER TRIES TO TURN AROUND BUT IS IMMEDIATELY ROCKED BY THE SUPERKICK! KUTCHER LOOKS LIKE HE’S ABOUT TO COLLAPSE BUT SMITH TAKES HOLD OF HIM…AND SENDS HIM RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE!

Persephone: That looked like it hurt. You know what he should do? Ask his priest to cure him of this beatdown. It looks like Jake doesn’t want to take this back to the ring quite yet. Instead he grabs Kutcher and picks up onto his shoulders…FIREMAN’S CARRY NECKBREAKER!

Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD! That impact was sickening! But that is just the type of competitor Jake Smith is! He quickly throws Kutcher back inside the ring and scrambles for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

T-

Rich Russillo: NO! KUTCHER IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! I almost can’t believe after that one! Jake Smith doesn’t want to give him the chance to play here, instead locking in the crossface! He’s pulling back on his head and neck here with as much strength as he can muster! This is not looking good for Damien here! But he’s not ready to give up yet, dragging himself towards the ropes with Jake Smith on his back! Smith is not a small competitor by any stretch of the imagination! But still, he’s soldiering on, refusing to allow it to end like this!

James Peters: BUT JAKE SMITH ROLLS BACK AND AWAY FROM THE ROPES! KUTCHER IS BACK TO WHERE HE STARTED HERE! I have a feeling that getting back there is going to be a more difficult endeavor that he can endure! He needs a different way out of it! AND NOW HE’S TRYING TO PRY SMITH’S HANDS AWAY FROM HIS FACE! HE IS DESPERATE HERE! IS HE GOING TO BE ABLE TO DO IT?

Persephone: Oh…he does. Kutcher actually breaks free here. Kinda thought he would tap. Anyways, he manages to keep hold of him as he stands back up. Kutcher has both arms and he is pushing down on Smith. Smith is trying to push back but Kutcher is going full super soldier here. This is a really….dumb test of strength. Kutcher manages to pin his shoulders to the mat! THIS IS A COVER!

ONE!

TWO!

TH-

Rich Russillo: JAKE SMITH KICKS OUT AND IMMEDIATELY ROLLS AWAY! He tries to get back up his feet but Kutcher won’t let him! HE JUST LIFTS JAKE UP AND DROPS HIM STRAIGHT ONTO THE ROPES WITH A STUN GUN! Smith’s chest lands right on that rope and he just bounces across the ring! Kutcher doesn’t let up yet! HE RUSHES AT HIM AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH ANOTHER LEAP ELBOW DROP! Right after the impact, he rolls right on top of his opponent and just rains down big fists! He is just hammering away at Smith, trying to beat him into a bloody pulp here tonight!

James Peters: He finally gets back to his feet and he stares down at Jake Smith! He grabs a handful of hair and drags him back to a vertical base! HE PUNCHES HIM STRAIGHT IN THE STOMACH! AND THEN FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Smith stumbles back into the ropes and then stumbles right back towards Kutcher! AND NOW THE POP-UP UPPERCUT FROM KUTCHER! He senses the opportunity here! He makes his way up to the top rope! I THINK HE’S ABOUT TO GO FOR GOD’S LIGHT! IF THIS CONNECTS THEN IT MIGHT ACTUALLY BE OVER HERE!

Persephone: NOPE! JAKE SMITH ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! Damien Kutcher lands face first on the mat! I don’t know you missed that when you just punched him into a pulp. Regardless, Kutcher just ate the mat here. Jake Smith is on the mat with a smirk on his face.

Rich Russillo: He slowly makes his way back to his feet and picks up Kutcher! HE DROPS HIM ONTO HIS KNEE WITH THAT KNEECAP BRAINBUSTER! That could have knocked out Kutcher there but I think he’s going to find a way to hang on! In fact, it seems as if he’s still trying to stand back up! But that might not be such a good idea! Jake Smith climbs up onto that middle rope! AND IT SEEMS AS IF HE’S WAITING FOR THE RIGHT MOMENT TO STRIKE! HE HITS THE HELL ABOVE! HERE COMES THE COVER!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE-

James Peters: THERE IS NO WAY! HE MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP ONE MORE TIME! I don’t think Jake Smith believes it either! He drags him up to his knees! He wants to finish this right now! HE LOOKS TO EXECUTE HIS OPPONENT WITH THE GOD COMPLEX! BUT KUTCHER LEANS FORWARD AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! HE SPRINGS BACK TO HIS FEET AND GETS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A JUMPING CLOTHESLINE! He goes to stand up but he just can’t do it! He has already taken so much damage here tonight! Instead he gets on his knees and he’s…he’s…

Persephone: PRAYING? RIGHT NOW?

Rich Russillo: And it seems like his prayers has been answered! I don’t know if it was for strength or for guidance! HE LEAPS BACK TO HIS FEET AND LETS OUT A ROAR! HE THEN DRAGS SMITH BACK TO HIS FEET AND JUST LEVELS HIM WITH A MASSIVE RIGHT HAND! KUTCHER THROWS HIS OPPONENT INTO THE CORNER AND THEN COLLIDES WITH HIM WITH THE CORNER CLOTHESLINE! HE THEN PICKS HIM UP AND PLACES HIM ON THE TOP ROPE! He climbs right up there and continues throwing hands! Jake Smith looks defenseless here! KUTCHER GRABS HIM FOR THE SUPERPLEX!

James Peters: BUT JAKE SMITH ROLLS OVER HIS OPPONENT AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! HE GRABS KUTCHER OFF THE TOP ROPE AND SPIKES HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE MAT WITH A POWERBOMB! He climbs right back onto that middle rope as Kutcher staggers back up! HE GOES FOR THE HELL ABOVE ONCE AGAIN! BUT KUTCHER ROLLS FORWARD TO AVOID IT! Jake Smith turns around but he’s not quick enough to react! THE BAPTISM! KUTCHER IS ABLE TO GET HIM WITH THE RUNNING KNEE STRIKE! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE-

Persephone: And that’s why I don’t believe in miracles. They aren’t real. Jake Smith is able to kick out here! Damien Kutcher is looking devastated and I don’t know why. He is in the ring with a World Champion right now. But it seems like he is now desperate…he just starts stomping down on him in rapid fashion! He is practically going crazy here with these stomps!

Rich Russillo: This is some aggressive action here but this is a massive opportunity! He is not going to waste it! Kutcher forces him back up again! HE GETS HIM WITH THE CROSS CHOP! AND THEN HE PULLS HIM IN AND GETS THE PUMPHANDLE SLAM! All Kutcher has to do is just put the finishing touches on here and he could get the biggest win of his career! HE ROLLS HIM BACK TO HIS FEET AND STARES DOWN THE ABSOLUTELY STUNNED SMITH! AND THEN HE GOES FOR THE ELOHIM!

James Peters: SMITH CATCHES IT! NO WAY! Damien Kutcher’s eyes widen as he realizes what just happened! HE TURNS HIM AROUND AND DROPS HIM TO THE MAT WITH THE LEAPING NECKBREAKER! HE KIPS UP BACK TO HIS FEET HERE! Smith then picks Kutcher up and chops him right across the chest! Kutcher staggers from the impact but then fires back with one of his own! IT SOUNDS LIKE A GUNSHOT AS SMITH IS KNOCKED BACK FROM THE IMPACT! AND THEN HE RETURNS WITH AN ELBOW! KUTCHER RETURNS FIRE AS WELL!

Persephone: Right, we don’t need this stalemate crap. Somebody do something. Smith hits him with another forearm and Kutcher does the same. Another chop! ANOTHER ELBOW! AND NOW THEY ARE JUST BRAWLING IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!

Rich Russillo: AND THIS STANDOFF IS BROKEN AS DAMIEN STEPS BACK AND RUNS STRAIGHT AT HIS OPPONENT! BUT JAKE SMITH SENDS HIM INTO THE AIR AND THEN BRINGS HIM DOWN WITH THE POP-UP POWERBOMB! HE GETS THE LAST SEDATION! I don’t know if there is anything left in Kutcher after that one! Jake Smith should go for the cover here but he wants to ensure that this one finally comes to an end! The champ throws himself at his opponent, drags Damien Kutcher to his feet and finally running towards the ropes… BEFORE JUMPING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE AND HITTING THAT STARMAKER! KUTCHER IS CUT DOWN AS SMITH COVERS!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Stop Breathing (Burn in My Light Intro) by Playboi Carti hits as Jake Smith rises back to his feet and looks for his championship. He snatches it from the referee, clearly content with what happened in this match.)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION…JAAAAKKKKKE SMIIIITTTHHH!

James Peters: Good lord that was an intense match up! There were times were I thought Kutcher might pull off that upset! He definitely put it all out there tonight! But in the end, Jake Smith proved once more why he is the champion! An absolutely incredible performance to the surprise of nobody!

Rich Russillo: Fantastic match between these two as Damien Kutcher had Jake on the ropes there, but in the end Jake was able to make it through this match with the victory!

(Jake Smith takes his championship and begins walking towards the ramp. Kutcher is left in the ring looking disappointed. Not too long after Jake is gone, a loud reaction is heard from the crowd as Zane Grae and Travanna make their way out. From the stage, neither of them look too impressed by Damien’s performance tonight, as Travanna even makes the L sign with her hand.)

Persephone: I agree.

James Peters: Well it looks like these two are returning the favor from earlier. I can’t say I’m surprised, but tonight was not Damien Kutcher’s night.

(As Zane and Travanna remain on the stage, staring at Damien, the camera fades away from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where the War Games match will take place.)

(Moments later the Voltage broadcast would slowly begin to fade back into view, as we cut to a crane shot looking over the rest of the arena. The yellow spotlights fly across the crowd, as they continue muttering among one another, though soon, this would quickly change. ‘KARATE’ by BABYMETAL would begin to blare through the speaker system throughout the Qudos Bank Arena; a mixed reaction following suit. The cameras began to pan over to the entrance way, up the stage, as does the crowd’s attention. Fitted in a multi-bright-coloured fluffy jacket, the EAW Specialist’s Championship worn underneath it, “The Huntress” KASAI began to step through the residue of the smoke previously set off as the instruments of ‘KARATE’ soaked through the speaker system. She makes her way onto the stage, the crowd allowing their breath to leave their lungs, blowing the roof off the building – the mixed cheers and boos progressively getting louder and louder. She takes a few moments to fully embrace the crowd, the noise being music to her ears, as a slight smirk appears on her face. Though, it wouldn’t remain, as the importance of the night continued to dawn on her.)

James Peters: Here walks The Champion! Reigning 144 days and strong, KASAI has held the Specialist’s Championship through thick and thin, but recently, she may have ran into her greatest challenge yet. Though no stranger to Triple Threat matches, a challenge like this may be something KASAI has never faced before! The short time Raeangel Guzman has been in this company, accompanied by the hunger she possesses, makes her an incredibly unpredictable and dangerous competitor; whereas Daniella Atlas’ rising momentum and her sheer brutality in that ring, makes her a formidable foe for KASAI. With those two names now on her radar, KASAI is going to have to step up to a level that she has not yet reached. Otherwise, it could be disastrous for her reign.

Rich Russillo: With the legacy of the Specialist’s Championship being what it is, competitors all around the world desire nothing but to hold onto that Championship as long as possible. The longer the reign, the more cemented the reign becomes, as Elitists inch closer and closer to that 190 mark, the more impressive it gets. That just proves how competitive and hungry the Specialist’s Division is. The people they have to live up to; there’s no surprise that now, KASAI has to deal with the people she is dealing with! No surprise at ALL.

(Taking step after step up the steep steps, toward the apron, KASAI would stand facing the crowd, holding up her “Queenslayer” kendo stick. She stood unmoving, the bright spotlights highlighting both her and the smoke in the air surrounding her. She would quickly move through the ropes climbing into the ring, after standing high and mighty on the apron. KASAI would rush over to the ropes, raising the “Queenslayer” up high, a grin on her face. Her theme song fading off into silence, while she makes her way to the corner to grab a microphone. KASAI’s smirk would begin to dampen once more, as she awaited for the crowd to die down, before she began to raise the microphone to her lips.)

KASAI: It seems as though… there’s a lot for me to discuss this week. Of course there is. To be honest, I didn’t expect it to go any other way. I understand that holding this Championship means a big deal, just as it is to hold any other Championship in this company, the target on your back only grows. The more people are gunning for you, the more people want to take you out. I could grow used to it. Many people would complain in my shoes, maybe they’d come out here and talk about how pissed off they are, and maybe rightfully so; but not me. That’s not what I plan on doing. You see, last week, I didn’t expect the attack that unfolded. I didn’t expect Daniella Atlas to assault me from behind. I didn’t expect anything that unfolded last week. However, that unpredictability has only fueled me. Nothing changes. As far as I’m concerned, everything is quite the same, if not even more motivating. I was blindsided and many in my shoes would feel disrespected, but at the end of the day, that just means one thing; more for me. I’m not shy about taking on two Elitists at once, just look at Pain For Pride, I will quite happily do so again if it means I go down as one of the greatest to ever hold this Championship. Nobody ever became the best by ducking fights, this is a fighting sport, and thus, the challenge in front of me is more enticing than anything.

KASAI: Which is why, I visited my two opponents on their respective shows. I hopped over to Dynasty to pay Daniella a little visit, and in turn, did so with Raeangel over on Showdown; I wanted to get an up close and personal view of my challengers, I wanted to get them all to myself, no blind siding, no surprises, I wanted to look them in the eyes, and judge their conviction; because I know that it simply doesn’t compare to mine. I went up to the two of them, for the sole reason that I wanted to gauge whether or not they truly were the challenge that I had asked for. I demanded the best, and I needed to find out if it was the best that I am set to go up against. They seem determined but not as determined as me. They seem motivated but not as motivated as me. I stand here as the Champion for a reason and the two of them are going to find out exactly why that is, and find out very quickly. I’m going to break their little hearts, and I’m going to break their bodies, all so I can show the entire world who it truly is on top.

(KASAI would look down at her Championship, tracing her fingers over it.)

KASAI: Which is why-

(But then… ‘Vortex’ by Jinjer would blare through the speakers. The crowd immediately began to boo, as the camera panned over to the stage; ‘The Black Flame’ Daniella Atlas stepping through the curtains, dressed in her usual black and red. KASAI’s attention would slowly turn to her, while she stepped down the ramp, her attention solely focused on KASAI. Daniella Atlas began to step up the steel steps, a microphone already planted in her hands, before she entered the ring, standing across from KASAI.)

Daniella Atlas: If you want me to be wholly honest, KASAI – which I’m sure that you must – I find it amusing that you truly sat there and had to ponder whether or not I was a worthy challenge. Perhaps, with Raeangel, you needed to gauge her ability, the hype that she may or may not live up to; that’s all understandable to me. But when you try to apply such a thing to me? When you try to stand there and, with all of your heart, proclaim that you had to gauge MY worthiness? After coming to get under my skin on Dynasty, chére? You see where my problem may rest, do you not? I’m not here to listen to your silly games, nor am I here to be judged by you. You aren’t the better Elitist. You aren’t going to be the one who decides whether or not I am worth something, understand, chére? It’s commendable that you have been able to hold onto that Championship for quite as long as you have, throughout all of the challenges that you have managed to power through, I’m not going to act as if you’re completely worthless yourself, after all, wouldn’t it be rather counterproductive for me to repeat your own greatest flaw? I can acknowledge your talent and what it took to come here, but I want you to know that the rest of the Elitists you’re used to battling? They are not on my level, in fact, they are very, very far below it.

Daniella Atlas: The fact is, there was never any point in wondering whether or not I’m actually the threat I appear to be. You didn’t need to come to my brand in order to get under my skin, look me in the eye, and figure out if I was what you asked for. The answer should be obvious by now. The idea that you have yet to figure it out, KASAI? The idea that you are underestimating, of all people, me? That’s where you have gone wrong. You may feel as if underestimating your opponents is earned, you’ve run through them all thus far, and you have managed to accomplish something many people have struggled to do so; but the one thing you’ll soon learn is, being unsure after last week of whether or not I am at that level? That is your downfall. Underestimation will be your downfall, and there is nothing you can do about it. Championship gold has eluded me but not for long. You’re going to figure out the threat that I am soon enough, but it’s not going to be the way that you expected. You will figure out the threat that I am, as you stare at the lights, heartbroken yourself. No more Championship to hide behind. KASAI, I am the last Elitist you should ever doubt, for I will be the biggest threat in the ring.

(Daniella spoke, metaphorically and physically looking down at KASAI.)

Daniella Atlas: And when-

(But for the second time… there was an interruption, as ‘Tear Away’ by Drowning Pool began to leak through the speaker system. More and more boos would begin to rain down, as Raeangel Guzman steps out through the curtains, a microphone already up to her lips, a finger in the air wagging “No.”)

Raeangel Guzman: Nope. Nuh uh. This isn’t what we’re doing. No way.

(Raeangel climbs up onto the apron, entering the ring. She prances back and forth, staring at her two opponents.)

Raeangel Guzman: Okay. I’m speaking now. Got it? Good! 😊

Raeangel Guzman: What we’re not going to do, is sit here and have a metaphorical dick measuring contest, talking about “you can underestimate X but not Y” because I don’t give a fuck and nobody else gives a fuck. Whether it be Daniella believing she’s the “”””biggest threat in the ring”””” or KASAI thinking she’s just better than us, I’m just not going to listen to it. Like, ugh. I don’t even know where to start. KASAI, I could start with you. I could rip into you right now and make you regret ever coming out here, you’ve already shown your face way too much this weekend that I’m sure the EAW Network viewers are sick of you and that stupid face paint, you could have, like, taken a day off or something. But, that’s neither here nor there, I’ll get into you after, because I have a bone to pick with Ms. “biggest threat in the match.” Yeah. Hi. Listen, just because you finally figured out what vein to take the needles in, and gained a little bit of muscle, doesn’t mean you’re the biggest threat in the match outside of your little tree trunk legs. You’re tall. Cool. But you aren’t better than me. As a matter of fact?? You shouldn’t even BE IN THIS MATCH. You should NEVER have been in this match. Your cheap shot last week? It doesn’t prove a thing. This was between me and the Champion until you stuck your nose where it didn’t belong, blind sided us, but more importantly, blind sided me; and wormed your way into a position you didn’t belong in.

Raeangel Guzman: I am the future of this company. People are going to use me as the standard of what they have to live up to, and I am the one that actually belongs in this match. You’re stupid, KASAI, for letting anything other than that happen. Now, you’re just blowing smoke up your own ass, convincing yourself that you’re going to have the big, cool title defence like you did at Pain For Pride, but guess what big shot? Lightning never strikes twice. The two of you – KASAI, Daniella – you can promise victory all you want, you can get all busy flapping your gums, but me on the other hand? I’m going to be the one returning to my brand, returning to Showdown, with the first Championship of my EAW career, only three months into said career. Neither of you are going to get your happy ending, and the more you focus on being right, and being higher and mightier than the other, I’m going to pull the rug from underneath your feet, and show the entire world that they placed their hype in the wrong women; it belonged to me after all.

(Raeangel Guzman smirks, as she lifts up the microphone.)

Raeangel Guzman: Which mean-

Daniella Atlas: No. That doesn-

Raeangel Guzman: Excuse me? How dare you cut me off? How rude.

(KASAI shakes her head, as Daniella turns to Raeangel.)

Daniella Atlas: Don’t push your luck. You’ll regret it.

Raeangel Guzman: Boo hoo. So scared. Didn’t ask.

(Raeangel stands up to Daniella…)

Raeangel Guzman: You don’t belong here. Got it? You don’t… belong here… at all… KASAI was stupid for ever-

James Peters: OH MY! KASAI HAS HEARD ENOUGH OF THE BICKERING AND THE INTERRUPTIONS, AS SHE CHARGES FORWARD LOOKING TO TAKE OUT RAEANGEL!

Persephone: KILL HER! SHE SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT LUIS WITH HER!

Rich Russillo: BUT SHE’S ABLE TO DODGE, AND KASAI COLLIDES WITH DANIELLA, CONNECTING WITH A HUGE FOREARM TO THE FACE! THE CHAMPION TEARS OFF HER JACKET, NOT CARING WHO SHE CONNECTED WITH, THROWING RIGHTS AND LEFTS!

James Peters: BUT HERE COMES RAEANGEL! SHE COMES TO PICK THE SCRAPS, LEAPING ON KASAI’S BACK, CLAWING AT HER FACE, AS DANIELLA RECOVERS!

Rich Russillo: KASAI IS ABLE TO THROW HER OFF THOUGH, LOOKING TO PLANT A BIG FOREARM STRIKE ON RAEANGE-

James Peters: BUT HERE COMES DANIELLA ONCE MORE! SHOVING KASAI INTO THE CORNER, THROWING HOOKS TO HER GUT!

Rich Russillo: BUT LIKE A SNAKE, RAEANGEL SNEAKS UP, AND BEGINS TO PUNCH DANIELLA IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! ALL THREE ARE BRAWLING AMONG ONE ANOTHER!!

(All three women continue brawling, as the security charges the ring…)

Rich Russillo: THE SECURITY ARE HERE, BUT IT’S GOING TO TAKE A LOT TO SEPARATE THESE WOMEN! RAEANGEL IS THROWING HOOKS, AS IS KASAI, THE TWO TRYING TO OVERPOWER DANIELLA!

James Peters: DANIELLA IS THE BIGGER WOMAN AFTER ALL, AS THE WOMEN STUMBLE TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! DANIELLA BREAKS OUT OF IT-

Rich Russillo: BUT THE SECURITY GUARDS GRAB ONTO THEIR ARMS! THEY’RE PULLED BACK INTO THE CORNER, SEPARATED FROM ONE ANOTHER!

(The crowd would then begin to boo. Raeangel and Daniella are escorted out of the ring, as KASAI is held back.)

Rich Russillo: It’s almost like the crowd WANTS more of this brawl, clamouring for it, itching for it!

James Peters: Of course they are, Rich! Why wouldn’t they? They were desperate to see these women get their hands on one another, and the moment it happened, it was taken from them!

Rich Russillo: I can imagine how disappointing that feels! But surely, they won’t have to wait much longer, will they???

Persephone: Why did they break them up? The fight was the only interesting thing about this shit!

(Raeangel is seen being dragged off, kicking and screaming, meanwhile Daniella Atlas simply has her gaze laser focused on KASAI, who is standing in the ring, with her Championship. She looks at her two challengers, draping the title over her shoulder, as the show fades out elsewhere.)

(Commercial for Saturday Night Showdown, where a trios tag match will main event.)

(The camera returns to ringside.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULE FOR ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

( ‘Dance The Night Away’ by Dua Lipa would blast throughout the arena as the crowd BOOED at the sound of the song. Ashlynn Quinn strutted out with an arrogant smirk on her face with Bea Valentine by her side. She had a lot more pep in her step and she would make her way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: MAKING HER WAY TO THE RING, FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA! THE BOUGIE PRINCESS, ASHLYNN QUINN!!!

Rich Russillo: And Ashlynn Quinn is making her way out here to the ring and you can tell she seems extra motivated tonight! Especially following her loss last week, but she has a chance to bounce back tonight with Bea Valentine right by her side!

James Peters: We’ll see how well she performs here tonight but she has to stay sharp in this contest! She can’t afford to let her focus slip.

Persephone: Let’s just get this over with.

(Ashlynn’s theme would die down as it would now be replaced with ‘JUST STOP’ By Disturbed and Pandora Paisley would walk out on the stage sporting her iconic cheetah print, fedora, and glasses before doing her pose and making her way down to the ring with British Invasion by her side)

Bella Braxton: MAKING HER WAY TO THE RING, FROM BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND! REPRESENTING BRITISH INVASION… ‘THE HELLCAT’ PANDORA PAISLEY!!

Rich Russillo: Well here’s someone who’s been gaining momentum since the start of this season! Pandora is here representing British Invasion as she looks to continue that said momentum that the group as a whole have been building upon for weeks now! But tonight, Pandora has to go through Ashlynn to get the job done!

James Peters: I do wonder if British Invasion will become a factor in this match but we’re soon to find out because the bell rings in just a few lovely seconds!!

Persephone: “Lovely” is an obvious stretch. If she’s really a HellCat, I’ll pay her to claw my eyes out right now, I legit don’t want to see this at all.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: The bell has rung and here we go! It’s time for Ashlynn Quinn and Pandora Paisley to lock horns with one another after being at each other’s throats all week! But this is going to be a uphill battle for Ashlynn as Pasley has been gaining a lot of momentum as of late, along with the rest of the British Invasion! But one has to wonder if they’re going to get involved in this match to keep their momentum going through nefarious means? Who knows, but that has to be weighing heavy on Ashlynn’s mind right now.

James Peters: And even with Bea in her corner she still has to worry about the Numbers game as you just said! But now they’re circling the ring inching close to one another to scout a mistake before locking in a rough looking Collar and Elbow tie up to start all of this off!

Persephone: Gee what an exciting start!

Rich Russillo: Well Pandora roughly but quickly transitions into a front headlock! Taking her right down onto the mat for the start of this match! And Ashlynn Quinn is trying to find her way out by trying to use her legs to reach out to the bottom rope but all that does is cause Pandora to squeeze even TIGHTER on the hold! But she rolls over to the side to get to the ropes near her and she manages to get a foot on there and breaks the hold off! This match continues as Pandora Paisley has no choice but to release her hold on Ashlynn.

James Peters: Pandora is reluctant to let go but she has to before the ref’s count reaches Five and eventually she does! Ashlynn Quinn is hanging by the ropes, keeping Pandora back while Bea leans in close to her and tries to encourage her on while Pandora looks at her teammates with an unamused look on her face and THEY are conveying the same emotion as she is! But she’s not going to waste any time as she’s going straight towards Ashlynn again, looking to capitalize on the damage she has already done so far!

Persephone: In my opinion? She just needs to hurry up and rip her head off already, I think she’s annoying but then again, that goes for most people on this brand.

Rich Russillo: But wait! As Pandora quickly looks to close in on her, Ashlynn hits a SUPERKICK on Pandora! Sending her right on her knees as Bea is proudly cheering her mentee on! But she doesn’t stop there as she grabs her by the arm and irish whips her into the ropes and as Paisley bounces off, Ashlynn grabs her and catches her right with a hip toss! Able to drop The Hellcat into a seated position before she hits her right with a standing basement DROPKICK right to a seated Pandora to try and cover her for the first time in the night!

ONEEEEE-

James Peters: And Pandora quickly gets out! That’s not going to be enough to take her down in this match but it’s going to be very hard for her to take the momentum in this match if Ashlynn plays her cards right for the next few minutes! This could be a very good win for Ashlynn Quinn, especially with the Tag Team Turmoil tournament match coming up!

Persephone: I’m hoping she doesn’t, I need this match to end IMMEDIATELY! I have no time to waste and I need to get home as soon as possible. I can just feel the rest of my energy draining right now.

Rich Russillo: Well regardless, Ashlynn doesn’t look too upset by the pin not working. She still has time to get to that point but she isn’t going to waste not a single bit of it. Bea Valentine is egging her on as Ashlynn is now getting her up to feet right now but Pandora is fighting back! She sends a jab over to the mid section of Ashlynn that is enough to quickly make her hunch over and it is all Pandora needed to shoot up straight and send a HEADBUTT right towards The Boujee Princess! And that makes her stumble right into the corner!

James Peters: Now that Ashlynn is in the corner, Pandora is making her way over there and rather quickly. Firing away forearms right to her face much to the delight of her British Invasion group members on the outside. But much to the opposite of Bea. But regardless, the ref is telling her to stop on the relentless offense before he has to count to five and she does! But she’s backing away and moves forward to a RUNNING CORNER DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO THE FACE OF QUINN! And now she’s dragging her out just to try for a cover herself!

ONEEE!!

TW-

Persephone: A kick out, joy.

Rich Russillo: Ashlynn has a lot more determination than people may think! Especially since Bea Valentine is in her presence and she is looking to impress her here! She can’t really afford another loss here tonight and speaking of, Bea shows just a bit of concern but sighed in relief at the kick out. But Pandora has a smirk on her face knowing she can now do so much worse but now she’s just going to ride all of this out! She’s getting her up to her feet and locking in an Abdominal Stretch! Locking in that submission hold, trying to get her to tap early in the contest!

Persephone: Ashlynn if you tap out I promise I’ll give you the card to a good nose job surgeon just PLEASE get on with it already.

James Peters: But Ashlynn is fighting! She’s fighting and she’s not going to allow herself to submit! The ref is asking if she wants to and she’s waving her finger no! But then, he sends a punch right over to the face of Pandora with her free hand before continuing to deliver blow after blow until she loosens her hold! But that’s not all as she then is able to untangle herself just a bit from the hold before sending her down with a hip toss!! And Pandora arches her back in pain but looks to get back to her feet! And she’s trying to get her with a clothesline to put an end to any momentum she would look to gain from this!

Rich Russillo: BUT SHE IS ABLE TO BRIDGE BACKWARDS! And Pandora knows this as she quickly snaps her head right back to Ashlynn before Quinn twisted her body back up straight and rushed forward with the ‘BESTIE SPEAR’ AND SHE’S QUICKLY GETTING HER WITH A COVER!!

ONEEEEE!!

TWOOOOO!!!

James Peter: AND A KICK OUT! ASHLYNN LOOKS LIVID AT IT!! A LOOK BASICALLY SCREAMING “HOW DARE YOU KICK OUT OF THAT MOVE” But desperate times call for desperate measures when it comes to winning this match! And she’s getting on top of her and raining down punches onto the HellCat! Even slamming her head down on the mat a few times before the ref has to pull her off and Pandora rolls onto the outside right where the British Invasion is!

Rich Russillo: The ref is counting but Ashlynn is following her onto the outside! But right as she gets there, Daryl quickly steps in front of her and Ashlynn is already annoyed but Bea isn’t going to stand for it right now as she also moves in the face of Daryl! They’re starting each other down but this provides enough of a distraction for PANDORA TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A ‘CAT’S PAW’ SIDE STEP SUPERKICK!! ASHLYNN QUICKLY FALLS TO THE MAT AS BEA IS SHOCKED BY THIS AND DARYL QUICKLY BACKS AWAY! AND THE REF IS TELLING BEA TO DO THE SAME AS PAISLEY ROLLS ASHLYNN RIGHT IN THE RING!! AND SHE’S GOING FOR A PIN!!

ONEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOO!!!

THREEE-

Persephone: And a kick out. God why are we still here, can we not get this match over with already? I’m sick and tired of waiting for all of this, just hurry up and FINISH HER! Is it really that hard?

James Peters: Ashlynn is a very formidable wrestler in her own right so it’s not going to be as easy as you’re describing it as here. But anyways, Pandora grabs Ashlynn and gets her to her feet as she’s now lifting her up on her shoulders and quickly leans back to DROP her with a Samoan Drop straight to the mat! And that’s not all as she shoots right back to her feet and runs straight into the ropes to follow that up with a running senton! Great combo there from Paisley but now she isn’t going to get time to enjoy the beauty of it as Quinn is rolling to the corner, looking to rest for at least a second.

Rich Russillo: BUT SHE KNOWS WHAT SPORT THIS IS!! She isn’t going to be able to rest at all here and she knows it, so does Pandora! And she’s looking to take full advantage as she’s rushing over for a FACE WASH BIG BOOT into the corner but WAIT! Ashlynn moves quickly as she uses her agility to get to her and ROLL HER UP! But before the ref can count, she would push her off and DROP HER WITH A DDT!! ‘PASADENA NIGHT’ FROM ASHLYNN QUINN AND GET ANOTHER COVER IS MADE IN THIS MATCH!!

ONEEEEE!!

TWOOOOO!!

TH-

James Peters: AND A KICK OUT FROM PAISLEY! SO CLOSE!!

Persephone: I’m getting sooooo tired of this already. And we’re only at halftime. It’s just ridiculous. One of them needs to STAY DOWN! And that’s that. I can’t stand being here for another second, I am absolutely tired right now like come on. Think about ME!

Rich Russillo: Well all that’s on their mind is winning this match! Ashlynn is looking right at BEA right now and pointing to her before getting back up to her feet and going right to the top turnbuckle! Climbing off of each rung waiting for Pandora to get right back up to her feet and she’s lining her up, and she’s jumping off of the TOP TURNBUCKLEEEE-

James Peters: ONLY TO GET CAUGHT WITH A ‘WTH’ JAB RIGHT ACROSS TO THE FACE AND ASHLYNN IS OUT COLD! AND THEN SHE DROPS DOWN ON HER TO HOOK HER LEG AND PIN HER SHOULDERS ON THE MAT!!

ONEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOO!!!

THREE-

Rich Russillo: KICK OUT! SHE KICKED OUT BY THE SKIN OF HER TEETH AND BEA CAN’T HELP BUT FEEL A SLIGHT BIT OF RELIEF WHILE THE BRITISH INVASION ARE FRUSTRATED! JUST AS MUCH AS PANDORA AND I CAN’T BLAME HER! IT SEEMED SHE HAD HER RIGHT THERE!!

Persephone: Could have fooled me… man, I’m never going to get home, I actually hate it here. I’m about this close to giving up on this entire match ending at this point :wow:

James Peters: These women are putting on a show here tonight and the crowd can’t help but love every second of it! Showing exactly what they’re made of and what makes up Voltage ahead of Territorial Invasion. But now what can Pandora do next in this match? How is she going to be able to put Ashlynn away right now??

Rich Russillo: I have no idea but that’s spinning in her head right now and you can see it right on her face! But she takes a deep breath and grabs Ashlynn right by her hair, much to the dismay of the referee but she doesn’t care! She’s getting her to her feet and takes her right down with a side Russian leg SWEEP! But that isn’t all as Pandora quickly transitions by turning Ashlynn on her stomach and locking in a CROSSFACE SUBMISSION HOLD! And Ashlynn is in pain now as she’s trying to find a way out of this!

James Peters: Ashlynn has to rethink that! It’s locked right in the middle of the ring! She has to crawl to the ropes and that’s what she does, even though they’re so far away and she gets closer… and closer… and has her hand out just ready to grab the ropes that are approaching ever so near her but Pandora GRABS that arm and puts it over her hand and locks THAT in for a Rings Of Saturn submission hold! All of that progress was just depleted because of that one move by Pandora! That was smart thinking but it may be over to Quinn here, she looks like she’s close to quitting here!

Rich Russillo: But she isn’t giving up that easily! NO! She’s crawling to the ropes using her legs and she gets the rope break! The ref is telling Pandora to let go but she isn’t budging! Both out of frustration and the fact she needs to get that extra damage in! But the ref is counting!! One… Two… Three.. Four… and she lets go!

Persephone: I’m going to sleep now, this is just freaking ridiculous. I HATE it here I swear, can we hurry up and speed along to the part where one of their asses gets kicked for the three count please. I feel that would be ten times better than this match going for what seems like another hour. We are TIRED of this! And by we, I mean myself because good lord.

James Peters: Well now, Pandora is absolutely irate while Ashlynn rolls under the bottom rope and onto the apron. Trying to at least catch her breath in this match because she hasn’t exactly been on the right side of the offense in this match. But Pandora isn’t going to let her do that as she leans over the top rope and reaches down to grab the hair of Ashlynn and get her to her feet but she instead barges her SHOULDER right in the mid section of Pandora which sends her hunching over the middle rope! But Ashlynn backs away and runs straight towards her with a running PUMP KICK WHILE PAISLEY IS LEANING ON THE MIDDLE ROPE! THAT SENDS HER STRAIGHT DOWN TO THE MAT AS SHE’S HAVING THE ADRENALINE BURST THROUGH HER IN THIS MATCH RIGHT NOW!!

Rich Russillo: But that’s not all there! Ashlynn is once again waiting for her to get up to her feet and she does! Slowly trying to get her wits together but not before Ashlynn takes a leap of faith and jumps to hit a SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK ON PANDORA!! WHAT A COMBO! AND SHE’S GOING FOR THE PIN RIGHT NOW!! COVER!!

ONEEEEE!!

TWOOOOOO!!!

THREE-

Persephone: Oh my god, A KICK OUT?? One of you just please stay down, I don’t think I can take much more of this :laffdad4:

Rich Russillo: This has been an awesome match so far but now Ashlynn is looking to end it! Ashlynn slowly pulls Pandora up- BUT PANDORA IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A RIGHT HAND, CAUSING ASHLYNN TO FALL BACK AND HOLD HER FACE! IT LOOKS LIKE PANDORA STILL HAS FIGHT LEFT IN HER AS THE REF GOES TO CHECK ON ASHLYNN- AND WAIT A SECOND! BEA JUST HIT PANDORA RIGHT IN THE FACE!!! PANDORA IS DOWN, AND NOW ASHLYNN RUSHES IN TO GO FOR THE COVER-

James Peters: BUT NOW DARYL RUSHES OVER AND HASLEY COMES FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING AND THEY BOTH TAKE OUT BEA! AND THEY CONTINUE OFF BY STOMPING THE HELL OUT OF HER! ASHLYNN WAS ABOUT TO TRY AND CAPITALIZE OFF OF THE SNEAK ATTACK BY BEA, BUT NOW THE BRITISH INVASION IS ATTACKING BEA VALENTINE AND ASHLYNN ISN’T SURE WHAT TO DO!

Rich Russillo: Pandora Paisley is stirring again, and it looks like this plan may have backfired! Ashlynn is forced to drag Pandora back up, but she is still distracted by what’s going on outside of the ring!

James Peters: Ashlynn has Pandora on her feet and has her arm wrapped around her Collar bone, trying to go for ‘THE MACHINATION’ BUT WAIT! PANDORA SENDS ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! BREAKING OUT OF THE HOLD AND ASHLYNN IS TRYING TO KEEP IT ALL IN BUT SHE ISN’T ABLE AND EVENTUALLY LOOSENS UP HER GRIP!!

Rich Russillo: Oh god, this isn’t good :lupe: Not at all. Ashlynn is dazed right now and Pandora is going to take full advantage of this situation as she grabs a hold of her and quickly side steps to Ashlynn’s left side just a tad bit before grabbing right a hold of her and one of her hands to then fall straightly backwards to hit the ‘BLACK PUDDING’ Right on Ashlynn and she’s out like a light. Bea Valentine’s face spells worry while the British Invasion are looking on in delight at this development. This could absolutely spell the end of the match if everything goes well for her right now, and unfortunately for Ashlynn that seems to be the case!

Persephone: WAIT SHE CAN END THE MATCH NOW??? COME ON PANDORA DO IT! PLEASE, I SWEAR I’LL BE A BRITISH INVASION FAN UNTIL I HAVE TO COME BACK HERE NEXT WEEK, JUST GET US ALL CLOSER TO HOME PLEASE! THAT’S ALL I ASK, AND THAT CAN’T BE TOO MUCH, IS IT??

Rich Russillo: PANDORA GETS BACK ON HER FEET AND SHE’S NOT GOING FOR THE PIN OR ANYTHING! YOU CAN SEE CLEAR MURDEROUS INTENT IN HER EYES AND THAT MEANS SHE’S READY TO FINISH EVERYTHING! PANDORA IS TRYING TO GET ASHLYNN UP BUT SHE’S SQUIRMING! NOT TRYING TO GET IN WHATEVER SITUATION THAT PAISLEY IS ABOUT TO PUT HER IN BUT THE HELLCAT SHUTS THAT DOWN IMMEDIATELY! SHE’S DELIVERING A RUTHLESS AMOUNT OF ELBOW STRIKES TO HER HEAD AND SHE ISN’T SLOWLY DOWN WITH THEM EITHER! THIS BRINGS ASHLYNN BACK ON BOTH OF HER KNEES AS PANDORA BACKS AWAY FROM HER ONSLAUGHT!!

Persephone: HURRY UP AND END IT NOW!! END IT NOW!! END IT NOW!!!

James Peters: PANDORA COMES RIGHT BACK TO ASHLYNN WHO IS COMPLETELY CLUMPED OVER ON THE MAT AND BEFORE SHE CAN FALL OVER, SHE GRABS A HOLD OF HER HEAD AND PLACES IT IN A SIDE HEADLOCK SQUEEZING IT IN BEFORE QUICKLY LEANING FORWARD AND DROPPING HER RIGHT THEN AND THERE WITH A ‘CATastrophe’ HEADLOCK DRIVER FOR THE PIN HERE TONIGHT!! WILL THIS BE ALL TO END THE MATCH HERE TONIGHT??

ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Rich Russillo: And it is.

Persephone: Thank GOD!!!

(DING! DING! DING!!!)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…. THE HELLCAT; PANDORA PAISLEY!!!

Rich Russillo: Ashlynn fought her hardest with Bea even trying to get that victory for her but unfortunately she just couldn’t get it done as Pandora takes the victory here tonight but wait- IT CERTAINLY DOESN’T FEET LIKE A VICTORY YET APPARENTLY AS THE BRITISH INVASION ARE SLIDING IN AND STOMPING ON ASHLYNN HERE! RUBBING IN THAT LOSS AS THEY’RE TEARING ASHLYNN QUINN APART!!

James Peters: AND BEA IS LOOKING TO PUT AN END TO ALL OF THIS AS SHE’S GOING STRAIGHT AFTER HALSEY AND PANDORA! DELIVERING FOREARMS RIGHT TO THEM, BUT THE NUMBER GAME GETS TO HER AND SHE’S BEING OVERWHELMED AND DARYL IS CALLING FOR THEM TO STOP AND HOLD HER IN PLACE!

Rich Russillo: He’s going right towards her and he’s now directing them to get her up to her feet! YOU CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT AND MAYBE HE’S LOOKING TO HIT ‘A BEAUTIFUL LIE’!!

(But before anything like that could take place, ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies would hit and the crowd would go into a frenzy as Ms. Extreme would quickly rush out backstage with a steel chair in hand!)

Rich Russillo: BUT HERE COMES MS. EXTREME, WHO SLIDES IN THE RING AND HITS PANDORA PAISLEY WITH A STEEL CHAIR!!!!!!

James Peters: PANDORA WAS JUST HIT IN THE BACK WITH THE CHAIR, AND NOW DARYL TURNS AND GETS CAUGHT IN THE MIDSECTION!!! MS. EXTREME LOOKS FOR A SHOT TO THE HEAD- BUT THE THREE MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH INVASION QUICKLY ROLL OUT OF THE RING!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme makes the save for her Tag Team Turmoil partner here as the British Invasion barely made it out of harm’s way!

James Peters: Well they certainly didn’t want any part of the hell Ms. Extreme was going to unleash on them, that’s for sure!!

Rich Russillo: Ashlynn and Bea are slowly regrouping to their feet! Trying to numb the damage that has already been done to them as they stare down the British Invasion from the ring!! One can only imagine what happens next!!

(The camera would then pan on the shot of Ms. Extreme, Bea Valentine, and Ashlynn Quinn standing shoulder to shoulder, staring down an irritated British Invasion before the camera would fade to black and go right to commercial.)

(Commercial for Playboi Carti’s “I Am Music”, allegedly releasing September 13th.)

(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a widepan view of the Qudos Bank Arena, as ‘Duel of The Fates V2’ by Samuel Kim is heard playing through the speakers. The crowd gives a loud reaction as the camera goes over to show the New Breed Champion BRAE as he is seen making his way out from the backstage area. The Dynasty Elitist adjusts the tie that he has on his suit, looking around as he then eyes his title before heading down the ramp and toward the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Well as we already know, BRAE is set to defend his New Breed Championship against a member of the Voltage roster, Chiyo Gedo. While they have had some words to say to one another these past couple of weeks, Chiyo looked to send a message as this week on Dynasty he would attack the Champion during his match against Hans Grayson.

James Peters: You can tell just by the look on his face that BRAE is not happy about that. Which I can only assume is why he’s here tonight on Voltage. He has something to say, but will that come without Chiyo having some words toward him as well? I guess we’re just going to have to see.

Persephone: I hope not.

(BRAE makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters into the ring. He makes his way over and grabs a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Duel of The Fates V2’ then begins to come to a close. BRAE makes his way toward the center of the ring, with the crowd quieting down while he does. It isn’t long after that he begins to speak.)

BRAE: For the past couple of weeks I have been preparing for my next challenger to this New Breed Championship. I’ll admit that I didn’t have any high hopes for someone like Chiyo Gedo, considering only now he decided to put his foot on the gas when something was being given to him. But to his credit, he has done everything in his power to prove me otherwise. That is admirable, contrary to belief, that is something that I can respect. You see, if I got the same Chiyo that everyone else has been given, then it would be disappointing. It wouldn’t be worthy of a title shot, and I certainly would not be dedicating as much time as I have to it. But he has turned things around. I will say, I didn’t expect him to strike right when I was in the middle of a match. I didn’t expect him to take the cheap way out and attack me while I was facing Hans on Dynasty. But I’ve grown to accept this form of cowardice from the entire roster. I’ve grown to accept that people are going to say and do things behind your back, but never to your face. That was the case on Dynasty, but I’m looking to conduct things in a more professional manner tonight as this is my first appearance as New Breed Champion on this brand.

(BRAE adjusts the title over his shoulder before then turning toward the stage, holding out a hand while he does.)

BRAE: So Chiyo Gedo, I know that you are back there. I know that you wouldn’t miss me appearing on your home soil, there’s no need to hide. Since you’re so adamant on a fight, I am more than open to doing it once we’re actually face-to-face. The floor is yours, I am welcoming you into this ring.

(BRAE lowers his microphone as he begins to slowly pace around, continuing to look at the stage. It’s not long before ‘Red Criminal’ by The Oral Cigarettes begins to play through the speakers, with the crowd responding in a mix of cheers and boos. The camera then pans around as it shows Chiyo Gedo who is making his way out from the backstage area. He has a stern expression on his face as he eyes BRAE inside of the ring, with it not being long before he then begins to make his way down the ramp.)

Rich Russillo: Well ask and you shall receive, because Chiyo Gedo is here tonight. It seems like BRAE is eager to get a fight going between the two, but only when they’re face-to-face with one another in a more professional manner. Chiyo did take the easy way out on Dynasty, but he certainly made sure that BRAE understood the type of competitor that he is up against.

James Peters: The Champion said it, Chiyo has kicked it into a whole other gear, and he is eager to show the world exactly what he can do, and I see winning the New Breed Championship a necessary step in his eyes in order to accomplish that. He’s a man on a mission, but right now it seems like he’s about to respond to BRAE.

Persephone: The only thing that would redeem this is if they both injure themselves during this fight of theirs.

(Chiyo makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters the ropes. He then makes his way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Red Criminal’ then begins to fade out from there. Then, approaching BRAE, he begins to speak.)

Chiyo Gedo: BRAE, let me make one thing clear before we blow things completely out of proportion, I was never going to take this match lightly. You are right, this is the biggest opportunity that I have gotten in this company so far, and I know just how much it would mean to win the New Breed Championship, marking it as the first title I hold in Elite Answers Wrestling. So in my opinion, what you should have expected was my willingness to do whatever is necessary, you should have been prepared for that. But judging by what happened on Dynasty, clearly you were not. I am disappointed, but now you understand just what I’m going to do to make sure I eventually take that title away from you.

BRAE: That’s admirable, Chiyo, it truly is, but it seems like something has been lost in translation between the two of us. While you think that you’re going to be the person that dethrones me for the title I have worked so hard to capture, I don’t think you’re going to be that person. I think you’re just going to be another defense to add to the list, another statement to be made. While you are a talented Elitist, while you have perhaps the entire world in the palm of your hand, you truly do not have what it takes to beat someone like me. I do not intend to lose to you, and that your best efforts will not amount to victory no matter how much you try. I didn’t expect it on Dynasty, but I am certainly prepared for whatever else you’re going to try and throw at me in the near future.

(Chiyo listens to what BRAE says and can’t help but shake his head.)

Chiyo Gedo: I disagree, I really do. I understand that you have confidence in yourself, and rightfully so. You have earned this spot at the top of the New Breed division and you have ruled with an iron fist. But while you think that you are, in your words, “prepared” for what I’m going to throw at you, last week was only the beginning, things will only get worse from here.

(Chiyo’s voice grows cold, a more serious demeanor coming from him. BRAE stands across from him, completely unphased.)

Chiyo Gedo: This opportunity will not pass me by so easily, let it be known now. I will leave you a broken man, I will make sure that you remember what you receive once we face, and in the wake of that, I will leave a Champion.

(BRAE takes his title off of his shoulder, holding it in his hand as he approaches Chiyo closer, an equally cold expression on his face as he brings his microphone up to respond.)

BRAE: I told you that I would be here for a fight if you so insisted. How about you back up all your talk right now.

(BRAE lowers his microphone as the two of them begin to talk back and forth off the microphone, and it’s not long before…)

Rich Russillo: HERE WE GO! BRAE DROPS EVERYTHING HE HAS TO THE GROUND AND SENDS A STRIKE TO THE FACE OF CHIYO! HE BEGINS TO UNLEASH A FLURRY OF STRIKES HIS WAY AS CHIYO IS SENT BACKWARD AGAINST THE ROPES! HE THEN GRABS A HOLD OF HIM BY THE WRIST AND SENDS HIM TO THE ROPES… BEFORE LIFTING INTO THE AIR AND NAILING HIM WITH A BIG BOOT!

James Peters: CHIYO IS DOWN BUT IS QUICKLY GETTING UP… AS BRAE GRABS HIM AND LIFTS HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS- BUT CHIYO MANAGES TO SLIP OFF AND LAND BEHIND HIM! HE LEAPS UP AND CONNECTS WITH A HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE! BRAE STAGGERS BACK TOWARD THE ROPES BUT REBOUNDS…

Rich Russillo: ONLY TO BE MET BY CHIYO WHO LEAPS UP AND GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD BEFORE SPIKING HIM DOWN WITH ‘FATAL HEAD TRAUMA’! THE JUMPING DDT CONNECTS AND CHIYO ROLLS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE HAS HIS EYES SET ON BRAE!

James Peters: BRAE IS GETTING UP TO HIS FEET, BUT HE’S NOT GOING TO LIKE WHAT HE SEES! AS CHIYO GOES FOR ‘UNEXPECTED WHIPLASH’!

Rich Russillo: BUT AS HE ROLLS THROUGH, BRAE NAILS HIM WITH ‘MORRIGAN’! THE BICYCLE KICK TO THE FACE! BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE ISN’T DONE AS CHIYO IS WIPED OUT COMPLETELY…

James Peters: FINISHING IT OFF WITH ‘RED DEATH’! DRIVING HIS FOREARM DOWN ONTO HIS FACE! AND THE NEW BREED CHAMPION STANDS TALL!

(‘Duel of The Fates V2’ then begins to play up again as BRAE wipes loose strands of hair from his face, taking his title and raising it into the air as the crowd reacts loudly toward him. The last shot seen is him standing over an unconscious Chiyo as Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade to elsewhere.)

(Commercial for the upcoming video game Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.)

(The camera shot returns from commercial break and we see Chiyo Gedo now in the ring resting against the ropes. He is looking a little worse for wear as Bella Braxton begins the introductions for the upcoming match.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! This next contest is a FIRST ROUND MATCH IN THE TAG TEAM TURMOIL TOURNAMENT AND IT IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first and already in the ring! From Osaka, Japan! Weighing 220 pounds! Here is “THE FACELESS TERMINATOR” CHIYO GEDO!

Persephone: This guy is an absolute idiot! What the hell is he still doing out here?

James Peters: What Persephone meant to say was, welcome back to Voltage! During the commercial break, the trainers came out here to check on Chiyo and Chiyo elected to allow him to compete despite that fight with BRAE.

Rich Russillo: At Territorial Invasion, Chiyo challenges BRAE for the New Breed Title. If he plays his cards right, after Wicked Games, he could be leaving as a double champion. Tonight, it’s all about the tournament! Hopefully his determination isn’t his ultimate downfall.

(Chiyo enters the ring and takes a look at his opposition as he backs towards his corner as his music is replaced by “KARATE” by BABYMETAL and the Specialists Champion KASAI enters the arena. She has the QUEENSLAYER in her hand and the title around her waist as she heads to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing his tag team partner! From Amani, Kagoshima, Japan! Weighing 145 pounds. Here is the reigning EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION! “THE HUNTRESS” KASAI!

Persephone: And the parade of mediocrity continues. Just when I thought it was over.

Rich Russillo: Thanks for your input. But just like her partner tonight, KASAI has a huge task at Territorial Invasion with a triple threat interbrand Specialists Championship match against Daniella Atlas of Dynasty and Raeangel Guzman of Showdown.

James Peters: Last week, her challengers made their presence felt and KASAI isn’t happy about that one bit. But will she leave with a victory tonight?

(KASAI puts the QUEENSLAYER by the timekeeper’s area before she enters the ring and hands her belt to the referee as her music fades off. Seconds later, “Gloria” by Laura Branigan starts playing as Bea Valentine enters the arena looking very sullen and depressed…as usual. But there is a little pep in her step after what happened last week as she heads to the ring. )

Bella Braxton: Introducing their opponents! Making her way to the ring! From Boston, Massachusetts! Weighing 143 pounds! Here is “TRANSIENT” BEA VALENTINE!

James Peters: Bea Valentine is looking as chipper as ever as she pretty much sulks down to the ring for this first round Tag Team Turmoil Tournament match. It’s sad to see, but Bea just hasn’t been the same since she lost the Specialists Title.

Rich Russillo: Last week, we saw some very interesting development between Bea Valentine and Michael Machina. Maybe that will pull Bea out of her funk and get her back to the way she was and maybe some Gold as well.

Persephone: Oh goody! Screwball and Roid Rage. Isn’t that heartwarming. Enough to make me wanna barf! Get the rest of these losers out here.

(Bea enters the ring and takes her corner looking very indifferent as ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn starts playing and the legendary competitor and Hardcore Champion Cameron Ella Ava enters the arena and holds her title proudly as she heads to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing her tag team partner! From Los Angeles, California! Weighing 140 pounds! Here is the reigning EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION! “MOTHER” CAMERON! ELLA! AVA!

Rich Russillo: Here comes the Hardcore Champion and she is looking to keep the momentum going from two weeks ago with a victory tonight to advance her in this tournament.

Persephone: Oh great! The biggest dumb bitch of them all. The oldest Ava sister. Seriously. Look at all those wrinkles on her face like an ugly Shar-Pei puppy. Get a damn iron on her face!

James Peters: Last week, we found out that Daryl Kinkade will be her next Challenger for her Hardcore Title. Tonight, Cameron needs to keep focus on this tournament because the opposition can certainly ruin her chances. Who will advance? We are about to find out!

(Cameron shoots a look at Bea as she enters the ring and hands her title to the referee. Moments later, the referee checks all four competitors before calling for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Bell has rung and this first round tournament match is underway as we see that the teams have decided that the Champions will be starting this match. The Hardcore Champion Cameron Ella Ava will start off with the Specialists Champion KASAI!

Persephone: Awww. Look at KASAI holding the ropes to help Chiyo Gedo get out of the ring. How sickening. She should have just kicked him in the shin and pushed him out of the ring.

Rich Russillo: Mean as always, Persephone. But this match is underway. The ladies lock up in the center of the ring and the powerhouse Cameron gets the early advantage with a right hand that sends KASAI back.

Persephone: Leave it to that old bag to use a cheap shot to get the advantage and she whips KASAI immediately to the ropes. BORING!

James Peters: Boring as it may be to you, KASAI does come back from the ropes AND CAMERON TAKES HER DOWN WITH AN ARM DRAG! KASAI quickly bounces back to her feet AND CAMERON TAKES HER DOWN ONCE AGAIN WITH A HIP TOSS!

Rich Russillo: KASAI tries to get back to her feet again AND CAMERON TAKES HER DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE ACROSS THE THROAT! KASAI holds her throat in pain before Cameron picks her up and whips her to the corner.

(TAG!)

James Peters: Bea Valentine makes the tag and she puts the boots to the Specialists Champion before Cameron and Bea grab KASAI AND TAKE HER UP AND DROP HER WITH THE DOUBLE SUPLEX!

Persephone: That must have been a challenge for them to be able to count to two. Most of the dumbasses can only count to about four. Such brainiacs we have.

Rich Russillo: Anyways, Bea has mounted KASAI and she just STARTS THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS INTO THE FACE OF KASAI! KASAI IS TRYING TO BLOCK THOSE PUNCHES AS THE REFEREE IS TELLING BEA TO OPEN THE FISTS!

James Peters: Bea opens up on four as she SCREAMS AT THE REFEREE THAT SHE KNOWS THE RULES! If she knows the rules, then she needs to act like she knows the rules.

Persephone: Honestly, I think that it was kind of funny to watch that bimbo scream at the referee. They need to be yelled at every once in a while because they can be stupid.

Rich Russillo: While she was throwing a tantrum with the referee, she gave KASAI more than plenty of time to recover. Bea went to pick up KASAI, BUT KASAI COUNTERS WITH A KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!

Persephone: Did anybody else hear that lonely brain cell rattling in her head after she got kicked? No? Just me? You guys are boring!

James Peters: KASAI is back to her feet AND SHE CATCHES BEA IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH THE SPINNING ELBOW! Bea was knocked to her knees as KASAI hits the ropes–

Rich Russillo: KASAI comes back AND CATCHES BEA WITH A SHINING WIZARD! ANOTHER SHOT TO THE HEAD TAKES BEA DOWN! Now KASAI drags Bea by the leg over to her corner and reaches out for the tag–

(TAG!)

James Peters: Chiyo Gedo is now officially in the match and KASAI now has hold of both of Bea’s legs BEFORE FALLING BACK WITH THE SLINGSHOT AND CHIYO CATCHES BEA IN THE FACE WITH A KICK TO THE FACE!

Persephone: Look at this guy! He hasn’t even really wrestled in the match and he looks exhausted. He should just give up now,

Rich Russillo: Well Chiyo did have a fight before the match began, so I give him all the credit in the world for going against the trainer’s orders and still competing in this match.

James Peters: Chiyo is now in the ring and he grabs hold of Bea and picks her up with ease BEFORE THROWING HER DOWN WITH A POWERFUL URANAGE!

Persephone: Look at him! This man has only done one more and he has to lean against the ropes to catch a breather. He is in no shape to be competing in this match, so we should end it now.

Rich Russillo: Persephone, you know that isn’t going to happen. Chiyo is just going to grit through the pain and try to get the victory.

Persephone: Heart and all that crap, but the weirdo has no brains in that head of his.

James Peters: Chiyo is really starting to feel the effects of the beatdown from earlier and I can only wonder how much longer Chiyo will last given the situation.

Rich Russillo: No pain. No gain. Chiyo is not going to give up that easily when he still has a chance to win this match. Chiyo has regained himself as he grabs Bea and whips her to the ropes.

James Peters: Bea with the rebound and Chiyo puts his head down AND BEA JUMPS OVER CHIYO! NOW BEA JUMPS BACK AND GETS ON CHIYO’S SHOULDERS! Bea is just trying to take Chiyo over with a Poisonrana–

Persephone: Look Chiyo keeps that bitch upright for the first time in her life. Instead, Chiyo keeps his balance AS HE FALLS BACK WITH A WHOLE BUNCH OF EXTRA BITCH ON HIS SHOULDERS–

Rich Russillo: ELECTRIC CHAIR BY CHIYO GEDO! That is NOT one of his regular arsenal moves, but it was a thing of beauty as CHIYO BRIDGES UP FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO-

James Peters: BEA IS ABLE TO KICK OUT AT TWO! It doesn’t help that Chiyo was unable to keep the bridge because of the damage done earlier.

Persephone: I thought it was just because he was a nitwit. Anyways this glorious match must continue.

Rich Russillo: Bea is actually the first to her feet as Chiyo is still favoring his ribs and back. Bea doesn’t let Chiyo get back to his feet AS BEA DELIVERS A DROPKICK RIGHT TO HIS THROAT!

Persephone: Now he’s holding his throat in pain. This guy is more of a wreck than the rest of this roster as Bea-Yotch puts her knee into his spine AND PULLS HIM BACK BY THE HAIR! Such a bitch.

James Peters: The referee is starting a count as Bea still has hold of Chiyo’s hair. The referee reaches four AND BEA LETS GO OF THE HAIR AND CHIYO’S FACE JUST BOUNCES OFF THE MAT!

Rich Russillo: That didn’t do Chiyo any favors as Bea gets back to her feet and hits the ropes BEFORE SHE HITS THE ELBOW DROP RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS SPINE!

James Peters: Chiyo has got to be in so much pain right now as Bea decides to climb up to the top rope. What does she have planned?

Persephone: I am thinking that she probably wants to win the match, stupid! She isn’t going up there to raise her IQ. Good gawd. Sometimes I wonder why I am here.

Rich Russillo: Anyways, Bea Valentine is on the top rope AND SHE GOES FOR IT ALL! BEA GOT SOME SERIOUS HANG TIME BEFORE SHE HITS THE FROG SPLASH!

James Peters: “FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLE-BEA” BY BEA AND SHE LANDED RIGHT ON HIS BACK AND CHIYO LETS OUT A YELP OF PAIN WITH THAT DIRECT HIT AS BEA ROLLS HIM OVER FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEE!

Persephone: Chiyo kicks out. Good for him.

James Peters: What a nearfall for the former Specialists Champion as she pulls Chiyo by the hair to her corner and Cameron is right there for the tag.

(TAG!)

Persephone: Madame Wrinkles is back in the match and she is sitting on the top turnbuckle as Bea pulls Chiyo to his feet.

Rich Russillo: Chiyo is doubled over and now Cameron is sitting on Chiyo’s back BEFORE CAMERON FLIPS OVER AND PLANTS CHIYO WITH THE SUNSET FLIP BOMB!

Persephone: Grandma calls that move “Sunset Boulevard” and that poor Chiyo had that old wrinkled ass on his back and now his shoulders are down again for a cover. Gawd let that end the match. I am sick of this shit.

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!

THHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!

James Peters: CHIYO KICKS OUT AT TWO! LOOK AT CHIYO! He has been fighting hard in this match and his back has got to be screaming at the moment with all the damage he has taken this entire night.

Rich Russillo: Chiyo is trying to pull himself over to the ropes to try and recover and catch a breather, but Cameron is right there and she grabs Chiyo from around the waist and pulls him to his feet.

James Peters: CAMERON USES HER POWER AND TRIES FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX, CHIYO MANAGES TO LAND ON HIS FEET! CHIYO STUMBLES BACK INTO THE ROPES AS BEA TRIES TO TAKE A CHEAP SHOT–

Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHA! CHIYO CLOBBERED BE RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH THAT SPINNING BACK ELBOW! I think Chiyo calls it the “Heat Seeker”. I guess silicone can be tracked by heat seeking items.

Rich Russillo: WHAT A SHOT! BEA GOES FLYING OFF THE APRON AS CAMERON COMES IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE, BUT CHIYO GETS OUT OF THE WAY!

James Peters: Chiyo gets behind Cameron and locks her arms BEFORE TAKING HER UP AND OVER WITH THE TIGER SUPLEX! CAMERON LANDS HARD ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD!

Persephone: Anything that he does will only be an improvement for her. Look at her get back to her feet like she’s in her twenties again.

Rich Russillo: Cameron tries to throw a punch, BUT CHIYO CAUGHT IT! CHIYO KICKS CAMERON’S ARM BEFORE HE GRABS CAMERON BY THE HEAD! FACELOCK APPLIED AND CHIYO JUMPS IN THE AIR–

Persephone: YES! YES! OH GAWD YES! THAT SKANK WAS SPIKED ON THAT AIR HEAD OF HERS! “FATAL HEAD TRAUMA” BY THIS CHIYO GUY! NOW COME ON AND GET THE COVER!

James Peters: CHIYO’S BACK IS IN SEVERE PAIN RIGHT NOW SO IT IS TAKING HIM A MOMENT TO FOLLOW UP, BUT HE IS THERE RIGHT NOW! CHIYO ROLLS CAMERON OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEE!

Rich Russillo: CAMERON GOT THE SHOULDER UP! YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT THIS MATCH WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER IF CHIYO WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FOLLOW UP A LITTLE QUICKER ON THE COVER!

James Peters: This Chiyo Gedo is having an amazing performance in this match. He is opening up some more eyes on his talent. Right now he has Cameron by the leg and drags her over to his corner–

(TAG!)

Persephone: Now KASAI is back in the match. I wonder what boredom will come next.

Rich Russillo: Chiyo has hold of Cameron’s legs and is mustering the strength to lift Cameron in almost a giant swing position as KASAI climbs up to the top rope.

James Peters: KASAI gets in position and finds her balance AND COMES OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH THE TOP ROPE LEG DROP AND SHE GOT ALL OF IT! LOOK AT CAMERON CONVULSE IN PAIN WITH THAT DOUBLE TEAM!

Persephone: Now they just need to put Cameron out of action forever. I am sick of looking at that silicone whore every week.

Rich Russillo: Takes one to know one.

Persephone: I WILL CALL LUIS AND TELL HIM TO END YOUR LIFE!

James Peters: As you two are bickering and fighting, KASAI manages to pull Cameron to the center of the ring and she hooks the leg for the cover!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!

Persephone: Cameron kicked out at two. Damn it! Don’t these idiots know how to do anything right? How hard is it to put Cameron away?

Rich Russillo: It’s harder than you are giving her credit for. Cameron is a Hall of Famer who has battled the best of the best throughout her career.

James Peters: KASAI is back to her feet and she pulls Cameron back on her feet as well. KASAI looks ready to finish this match right here as she has Cameron around the waist.

Persephone: Blah blah blah. All I see in that damn ring is four boring competitors and none of them have a freakin clue on how to finish a match quickly.

James Peters: Anyways, I think that KASAI is trying to get Cameron set up for a standing version of her Spanish Fly! KASAI IS LOOKING TO HIT HER SIGNATURE “FLYING JESTER” ON CAMERON–

Rich Russillo: CAMERON GETS FREE OF THE STANDING SPANISH FLY WITH AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! KASAI is dazed as Cameron decides to hit the ropes.

James Peters: Cameron rebounds off the ropes AND SHE DUCKS THE KASAI CLOTHESLINE before hitting the ropes again. Cameron comes back AND SHE LEAVES HER FEET AND CLOBBERS KASAI IN THE FACE WITH THE “WONDER WOMAN PUNCH”! THAT SMASHING SHOT MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED KASAI OUT!

Rich Russillo: KASAI is down for the moment and Cameron slides underneath the bottom rope AND SHE GRABS CHIYO! CAMERON IS TRYING TO PULL CHIYO OFF THE APRON, BUT CHIYO IS HOLDING ON WITH WHAT ENERGY HE HAS LEFT!

Persephone: He must not have much energy left as Cameron easily pulls him off the ropes and holds him up in the powerbomb position. Don’t stay like that too long or that old fart husband of yours will get jealous.

James Peters: That is all types of wrong, but Cameron is showing her power as she walks Chiyo over to the barricade AND CAMERON POWERBOMBS CHIYO RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE! HE ISN’T MOVING, SO HE MIGHT JUST GET COMFORTABLE THERE!

Rich Russillo: Cameron wisely took Chiyo out of the equation and now we are looking at a two on one situation. Cameron slides back into the ring BUT KASAI WITH THE SCISSORS KICKS ACROSS THE BACK OF THE HEAD!

James Peters: That stops Cameron in her tracks and KASAI grabs Cameron and hoists her onto her shoulders into the Argentine Rack. KASAI walks Cameron to the center of the ring AND SPINS HER OUT INTO THE SPINOUT POWERBOMB!

Rich Russillo: “MEGATSUNAMI” BY THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION AND KASAI STACKS HER UP FOR THE COVER! IS IT OVER HERE? WILL IT BE CHIYO AND KASAI ADVANCING?

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!

Persephone: Cameron kicked out! Great. She must have heard the pudding bell at the old folks home.

James Peters: WILL YOU STOP? This has been an amazing match between these two makeshift teams. This match can still go either way after that really close near fall.

Rich Russillo: Now KASAI is back on her feet and she is dragging Cameron over to the corner before KASAI ascends to the top rope.

James Peters: This could be an all or nothing move for KASAI as she finds her balance on the top rope BEFORE SHE JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE FOR HER MOONSAULT STOMP–

Persephone: OH MY GAWD! ABOUT DAMN TIME! SHE WAS ONLY UP ON THE DAMN TOP ROPE ABOUT A WEEK! I THINK SHE CALLS THAT MOONSAULT STOMP “KISTUNE’S BLESSING V2’! It’s not like V1 wasn’t crappy enough. Alright, hit the move and end the damn match.

Rich Russillo: CAMERON GOT OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND KASAI ONLY STOMPS THE MAT AS SHE STUMBLES BACK AFTER THE LANDING!

James Peters: AND KASAI KNOCKS HEADS WITH THE REFEREE AND THE REFEREE GOES DOWN HOLDING THEIR HEAD IN PAIN!

Persephone: Of course that old bitch got out of the way. What an idiot! She just gave that old hag an extra few seconds to recover and now that old bitch is back on her feet while KASAI is checking on the referee–

(CRASH!)

Rich Russillo: WHAT IN THE HELL WAS THAT? KASAI WAS JUST STRUCK AND SHE GOES DOWN LIKE A STONE! WHO IN THE HELL DID THAT?

Persephone: If you would open your eyes, you would see that the culprit is RAEANGEL GUZMAN FROM THAT REJECT BRAND OF SHOWDOWN!

James Peters: RAEANGEL GUZMAN IS THE SHOWDOWN CHALLENGER FOR THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP AT TERRITORIAL INVASION AND LOOK WHAT SHE HAS IN HER HANDS!

Rich Russillo: IT’S THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP! GUZMAN STRUCK KASAI IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH THE TITLE BELT AND THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE KNOCKOUT SHOT!

Persephone: As if we didn’t have enough annoying pains in the asses already on Voltage, more have to infest our brand and visit. Trust me. DON’T VISIT!

Rich Russillo: RAEANGEL GUZMAN WAITED FOR THE PERFECT TIME TO STRIKE! THE REFEREE WAS DOWN AND WAS NONE THE WISER AS TO WHAT HAPPENED! I HATE TO SAY THAT THIS MIGHT BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END!

James Peters: Chiyo is still down after hitting the barricade earlier in the match as Cameron now decides to grab KASAI AND HOIST HER UP IN THE FIREMAN’S CARRY! CAMERON WALKS KASAI TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND PLANTS HER WITH THE “NO BODY, NO CRIME”!

Rich Russillo: CAMERON’S FIREMAN’S CARRY CUTTER DROPS THE SPECIALIST’S CHAMPION RIGHT ON HER FACE AND KASAI

Bea Valentine: (off-mic) CAMERON! CAMERON! I WANT THE TAG! TAG ME IN! TAG ME IN! TAG ME IN! TAG ME IN! TAG ME IN!

James Peters: I think it’s safe to say that Bea really wants the tag and the cover for herself? Remember that it was KASAI who beat Bea Valentine to win the Specialist’s Championship. She wants a little payback!

Persephone: Don’t tell me that that old hag is actually considering it. KASAI is down and out! This match is over! Get the pin for yourself, you stupid bitch!

Rich Russillo: The question is will Cameron give Bea the satisfaction and let her have the cover on KASAI? Cameron has nothing to lose if she does as she walks over to her corner–

(TAG!)

James Peters: Cameron actually did oblige and tag in Bea Valentine. Bea is now the legal competitor in the match AND SHE RUNS RIGHT OVER TO THE STILL DOWN KASAI AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER! IS BEA GONNA GET THE PIN ON THE SPECIALIST’S CHAMPION? NOW THE REFEREE IS COMING TO! DAMN IT! BEA AND CAMERON ARE GONNA STEAL IT THANKS TO RAEANGEL GUZMAN!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Gloria” starts playing again as Bea rolls off of KASAI! Raeangel tosses the Specialists Title aside as Bea is taking a moment to soak in the feeling of victory as Bella Braxton starts to announce the final decision of the match.)

Bella Braxton: Here are your winners AND ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND OF THE TAG TEAM TURMOIL TOURNAMENT… BEA VALENTINE AND THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION CAMERON! ELLA! AVA!

James Peters: What a match! That was a great match between all four competitors, but what you can see right now is that Bea Valentine just pinned the Specialists Champion and it was all thanks to the interference of Raeangel Guzman from Showdown!

Rich Russillo: That has got to do wonders for Bea’s mood. Regardless of how she got it, getting the pinfall victory for her team to advance in the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament as well as pin a champion. Bea’s stock has just risen back in possible title contendership!

Persephone: Who gives a shit? The only thing I am happy about is that this crappy match is over!

(Bea has made it back to her feet as Cameron enters the ring. Bea has a smile on her face as the referee raises their arms in victory before they go back to check on KASAI! Bea and Cameron look proud of their victory as they leave the ring and head up the entrance ramp. Meanwhile, Raeangel is watching the results of her handiwork from ringside.)

Rich Russillo: How could you say that? This match was great to watch from all sides. Give KASAI and Chiyo credit for what they did in this match. They were very close on a few occasions of advancing in the tournament, but part of the reason is that Chiyo’s damage from earlier came back to haunt him as well as the headshot to KASAI thanks to Raeangel and the Specialists Championship belt. The odds just to a point where they were insurmountable.

Persephone: Yeah yeah yeah. Try try try and all that crap. They tried and they failed. Now let’s move on with this damn circus.

James Peters: You have to give Chiyo and KASAI credit for the effort they brought into this match, especially with what happened to Chiyo before this match and what happened to KASAI at the end of the match. They were close to victory, but it was the duo of Bea Valentine and Cameron Ella Ava who leave with the win and advance in the tournament. Congratulations once again to Bea and Cameron on the victory tonight, but things surrounding the Specialists Championship are only starting to heat up.

(The final shot shows Chiyo Gedo sitting against the barricade holding his ribs and back and wincing a little in pain as he doesn’t look happy before cutting to KASAI, who is now sitting up and looks disappointed before she locks eyes with Raeangel Guzman, who gives KASAI a little wave before the camera shot cuts elsewhere..)

(Commercial for the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament.)

(We begin to fade back into the Qudos Bank Arena following the commercial break, as the camera pans around the arena high up in the air; looking down at the yellow spotlights moving around the loyal EAW fanbase. Up on a wire the camera moves forward before it pans upwards, moving its way to focus on the titantron. Though currently displaying the Voltage graphics, it would soon black out, before a camera flickers on in an area backstage. The broadcast then fades to the backstage camera, as the crowd’s attention turns towards the titantron itself, slowly quieting down as they focus.)

(The video begins to play backstage on a camera set up in a location seemingly unknown to, perhaps, everybody, unrecognisable to anything backstage. Whether it be Caroline’s strange sense in locker room requests, or somewhere in the arena very few have access to; it isn’t any place familiar to anybody. Behind her rests a perforated metal fence, high enough to loom over the camera, the entire thing high above the frame. Though, the reflection of a ring light would reflect off of the fence, the light leaking into the lens of the camera as if it was an eye with astigmatism; that light accompanied by slight humming through the microphone of the camera. Moments later, a shadow would begin to enlarge and become clearer, before none other than Caroline stepped foot in front of the camera. Her long, blonde locks came down over her shoulders, her black clothes almost blending in with the background; she stared at the camera. The crowd watching on would boo, though it wouldn’t be for long, despite their hatred for Caroline they were still going to listen, especially considering the noise they made would have no effect on whether or not she would get out her words; better to be reserved than ignorant.)

Caroline: It has been a long few weeks since Bloodsport unfolded. Tiring, tiring weeks. I have watched the clock tick down, just waiting to address everything that has happened. Not for any reason other than wanting to gather my thoughts. Bloodsport didn’t go down the way I had intended it to, big shocker, who would have thought I would say that? Ultimately; that’s just a fact of life that we have to accept. I’ve had no choice but to accept those realities for, at this point, years on end. This was just another situation of that being the case. I am a determined woman. Determined to get what I want done, no matter how many people dislike my choices, or how many people get in my way. Sometimes those setbacks arise, but they’re nothing more than that. Setbacks. That’s exactly what Bloodsport was. Now, I wasn’t present for how that match unfolded. Adam, and JUST Bethany, doing what they did; my eyes were rolled into the back of my head, just clinging to consciousness, I had no idea what was unfolding… and neither did Solomon Stane. Now, when it comes to Adam? I’m not particularly interested in that topic. I considered Adam Lucas the least of my worries, and he still isn’t; at the very least he’s no longer trying to hide that he’s looking down his nose at everybody. That, at the end of the day, is irrelevant. Always will be. What I want to talk about is Solomon Stane.

Caroline: Truth be told, I have reasons to believe that this won’t be the last time Solomon and I cross paths. It’s highly likely that the tension between us, at some point, will only grow rather than settling down. Being occupied with Solomon in the closing stages of that match; it was the very reason the night unfolded the way that it did. And, well… we all know how truly vengeful I can get sometimes. Ever since I snatched the New Breed Championship from Ruler’s hands, I’ve been able to understand just how satisfying a feeling like that is. Thus, all I can tell Solomon is… well… it’s quite simple. Going forward, there’s only one thing that I demand from you. There’s only one thing I RECOMMEND for you. Perhaps for your sake… maybe not. Solomon; given I doubt that will be the last time we cross paths, all I can tell you is… you should most certainly watch your back. Eyes in the back of your head. After all… you and I are in the very same tournament. You and I are on the very same brand for another year. Our paths may be going different ways for now, but at any time, that can change. I don’t care how you take this warning… as long as you take it. Watch. Your. Back.

(Caroline emphasised; her eyelids lowered, almost a scowl. Her upper eyelids would sit much closer to the pupils than her bottom eyelids, with a dead pan, resting expression facing the camera. She took a deep breath, her eyes looking down to the left, as she gently, lightly shook her head. With one last breath and a blink, she would look back towards the camera.)

Caroline: Which leads me back onto the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament. Which I… don’t have the interest in that many others do. I have my reasons. While I know that dejecting something like this will be seen in a negative light for many, people are going to latch onto it and try to use it against me; having to work with any random roster member isn’t something that is going to make me flutter my eyelashes, hold my hands together and start singing of happiness. Others can act as if they’re so excited to parade around with somebody they had no connection to before, nor after the fact; I’m not one of them. This entire concept isn’t so thrilling to me. And, well, it never will be. Is that not fair to say? Is that not a valid conclusion to come to? I would say so. I’m not a people pleaser. I’m not some fangirl anymore. I’m not thrilled at the idea of teaming up with some random person I have no feelings for, I find it rather counterproductive. Perhaps that’s the allure. Perhaps that’s why people like it. To see who can work the best. But me? I’m not thrilled. I’m not excited. I’m not too happy. But… I also know when to say “so be it.” I know when to cut my losses, and I know when to accept something, even if I don’t exactly want to. Thus… it brings me onto my tag team partner throughout all of this; this leads me to Diamond Dixon.

(Caroline crosses her arms, the ring light reflecting in her eye, causing the pupils of her eyes to have a white circle in the middle of them. Once more, she shook her head, her blonde hair waving as she does so.)

Caroline: I think that Eden Sinclair and Captain Charisma should have done a little more thinking before throwing my hat into this mix. I’m not thrilled to be teaming with Diamond Dixon. Nevertheless doing so without an option. I am forced to work with her. This entire debacle never interested me, it never thrilled me, and I want to put that out there into the world before anybody tries to come to any conclusions, before anybody decides to expect anything more than what they’re going to get. That doubles for Diamond Dixon. Now, I will say… I am willing to work with Diamond. As I said, even if I am not exactly thrilled here, I know when to say “so be it.” I’m not going to throw this away for either of us, solely because I am not a people person. For my sake, more than it is hers. I have no history with Diamond. I don’t ever plan on changing that. I don’t plan on becoming besties, I don’t plan on becoming friends in the slightest; but I have no other choice but to work with her. Hopefully, whatever feelings she has for me, she can set aside for now, and we can move on. I don’t like my time being wasted after all. Would anybody else in my shoes not feel the same?

Caroline: I don’t want to work with Diamond Dixon, I highly doubt she wishes to work with me, but if I can put all of those feelings aside, I not only expect but I demand her to do the same for me. It’s common courtesy. Otherwise… she isn’t going to like the result. If Diamond drags her feet or messes up in any capacity; there will be consequences. One way or the other, she will regret it. That’s the one thing I can promise. If Diamond wastes my time, if we are forced together in this little tournament, and instead of making the most out of it, she makes it worse off for me? She’s going to regret it, and do so immediately. I expect she takes this to heart. I expect she understands.

Caroline: Otherwise… she isn’t going to like the outcome. Nobody will. I’m glad we can establish that. I’m glad we can establish all of this. I’m glad we can establish that men like Solomon will have to walk around with eyes glued to the back of his head, and Diamond Dixon will have to do the same thing if she makes this any worse off for me. These aren’t threats. These are promises. I’m not standing here raging into a camera, complaining like some people probably are. I am simply speaking the truth. I am letting people know what will happen if I am crossed.

Caroline: Avoid doing so.

(Caroline looks down. Her arms uncross, as her right hand moves closer to her face. She rests her hand over her mouth, her eyes closing for just a second, taking the moment to think deep to herself, almost in a trance. She nods. She got the message across. That’s all that was needed. Caroline then steps out of the frame, as Voltage begins to fade into a commercial break.)

(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where the Brand Warfare match will take place.)

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

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!

(‘Ten Ton Hammer’ by Machine Head hits, and the fans in attendance begin to boo as Halsey Neel begins walking out to the stage. Halsey is not alone, as Pandora Paisley and Daryl Kinkade begin walking out behind her. Halsey has a focused look on her face, understanding what kind of match she is about to get herself into as the three members of the British Invasion begin walking down the ramp and towards the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Accompanied by Pandora Paisley and Daryl Kinkade… From Birmingham, England… Weighing in at 159 pounds… HHAAAALLLLSSEEEYYYYYY NNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLL!!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: Here comes Halsey Neel, and I can see why this match is happening. Halsey Neel is reluctantly teaming up with Candice Blair in the Tag Team Turmoil tournament, and Candice was brutally attacked just last week by Dr. Bethany Blue.

Rich Russillo: That’s right, and while Halsey didn’t exactly want to team up with Candice in the first place, facing Bethany still provides her the chance to pick up a big win. I’m sure Candice is rooting for Halsey right now, too.

Persephone: I don’t like this. I hope it ends as soon as possible.

(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen follows, and the boos only continue as Dr. Bethany Blue walks out alongside her husband, Adam Lucas. The two share a few words on the stage, and Dr. Bethany Blue seems to have a confident look on her face heading into this match, proud of her actions last week against Halsey’s Tag Team Turmoil partner. Before long, Dr. Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas begin walking down the ramp, heading towards the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Accompanied by Adam Lucas… Residing in Boca Raton, Florida… Weighing in at 125 pounds… DDOOCCCTTORRRRR BEEEETTHHHAAANNNNYYYYYY BBBBLLLUUUUUUUUUUEEEEE!!!!!!

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue is here, and she has been out of the ring for some time, so it’s good to see her back. Then again, I don’t think anyone could have expected these circumstances once she actually returned.

Rich Russillo: She’s a great competitor, but it’s hard to overlook the actions from both her and, surprisingly, Adam Lucas. With that being said, I’m sure we can still expect a fantastic performance from her tonight.

Persephone: Or a painfully mediocre one as usual.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Jame Peters: And here we go! This match is underway as Dr. Bethany Blue and Halsey Neel lock up in the center of the ring! Halsey is able to grab Bethany’s arm, and it looks like she’s attempting to transition into a hammerlock, but Bethany prevents it as she turns and pulls Halsey into a headlock! Halsey how struggling in the center of the ring, AND SHE LIFTS BETHANY UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX- BUT BETHANY PULLS HERSELF DOWN BEFORE DELIVERING A HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN, MAINTAINING A GROUNDED HEADLOCK NOW! Halsey is able to use this to her advantage though, as a legscissors gets her out of the hold!

Rich Russillo: Both women get back to their feet, and this time it’s Halsey that applies the headlock! Dr. Bethany Blue quickly rushes towards the ropes though, forcing Halsey off of her as she bounces off of the ropes! Halsey now rebounding off the opposite pair of ropes, AND BETHANY LOOKS FOR A LARIAT- BUT HALSEY DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE BOUNCING OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES! HALSEY NOW LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESLINE OF HER OWN- BUT BETHANY DUCKS UNDER IT NOW! HALSEY STOPS AND TURNS AROUND- AND BETHANY LOOKS FOR THE TJD- BUT HALSEY CATCHES THE LEG!

Persephone: Great. That was the best chance of this match ending early, but Halsey just took that away.

James Peters: Halsey holds onto Bethany’s leg, BEFORE PULLING HER IN FOR THE URANAGE BACKBREA- WAIT, NO! BETHANY DELIVERS ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF HALSEY’S HEAD, FIGHTING OUT OF HER GRASP BEFORE SHE COULD DELIVER THE URANAGE BACKBREAKER! Halsey stumbles away, AND BETHANY USES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH A BIG BOOT, THAT CAUSES HALSEY TO ROLL OUT TO THE APRON! Halsey Neel using the ropes to pull herself up at the apron, but Bethany quickly approaches her and looks for a-

Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO! HALSEY IS ABLE TO SURPRISE BETHANY WITH A HEADBUTT, FORCING BETHANY BACK! Halsey gets back into the ring, AND BETHANY TRIES TO CHARGE IN ONCE MORE, BUT HALSEY DELIVERS A BACK ELBOW! Bethany drops to a knee and now Halsey pulls her in, AND SHE TRIES LIFTING BETHANY UP FOR A SNAP SUPLEX, BUT BETHANY BEGINS THROWING PUNCHES TO THE RIBS TO PREVENT HER FROM DOING SO! THE PUNCHES EVENTUALLY FORCE HALSEY OFF OF HER- BUT HALSEY IMMEDIATELY RETALIATES WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! Bethany holds her chest, and now Halsey goes for an irish whip!

James Peters: Bethany turns it around though, AND HALSEY BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES- RIGHT INTO A CHOP BLOCK BY DR. BETHANY BLUE! Bethany has the upper hand right now, and I don’t think she’s going to let go of that so easily! Bethany going after the left leg of Halsey, and she just lifts it up before kicking her in the side of her knee! Halsey is in pain right now, and knowing how Bethany operates, I wouldn’t be surprised to see her keep going after that knee throughout this match.

Rich Russillo: Halsey Neel rolls away from Bethany and begins trying to get back up using the ropes, AND BETHANY RUSHES IN TO STOP HER- BUT HALSEY THIS TIME DUCKS DOWN BEFORE LIFTING BETHANY OVER THE TOP ROPE! BETHANY LANDS ON HER FEET ON THE APRON- BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HALSEY ANTICIPATED THIS AS SHE IMMEDIATELY HITS BETHANY WITH AN ELBOW! Bethany is stunned by that, and Halsey quickly tries to shake off the pain from those two attacks to the leg! Halsey now grabbing Bethany who’s on the apron, AND SHE RUNS TO THE CORNER OF THE RING, SENDING BETHANY RIGHT INTO THE RING POST!

Persephone: Bethany is still on the apron, but she fell down to a knee. Can she just come down to ringside so we can count her out already? I really don’t want to see these two wrestle anymore.

James Peters: Well it looks like that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Halsey pulls Bethany’s head through the ropes before backing up, AND NOW HALSEY CONNECTS WITH AN AXE KICK, CAUSING BETHANY TO CRUMBLE BACK INTO THE RING! HALSEY NEEL NOW WITH THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH AS THIS HAS BEEN A VERY HARD HITTING CONTEST SO FAR!

ONE!
TW-

James Peters: Kick out by Bethany, and this one continues!

Rich Russillo: Halsey Neel pushes herself back to her feet before dragging Bethany up to a knee, AND HALSEY GRABS BETHANY BY THE HEAD BEFORE BEGINNING TO REPEATEDLY KNEE HER IN THE FACE! Halsey is looking to do as much damage to the head as possible right now, and it looks like she has something on her mind as she begins to set Bethany up for something! Halsey now… IS SHE LOOKING FOR THE FALL!?!? THIS CONNECTING SO EARLY COULD BE VERY DETRIMENTAL FOR BETHANY!

James Peters: AND IT LOOKS LIKE BETHANY KNEW THAT, SO SHE QUICKLY GRABS HALSEY’S LEFT LEG AND PULLS IT OUT FROM UNDER HER BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO A SINGLE LEG BOSTON CRAB!!!! IF THERE’S ANY WRESTLER WHO’D KNOW HOW TO EFFICIENTLY TARGET PARTS OF THE BODY IT’S DR. BETHANY BLUE, AND RIGHT NOW SHE’S DEMONSTRATING THIS AGAINST HALSEY NEEL WHO SEEMED TO HAVE A SIMILAR PLAN! Will Halsey be able to make it out of this submission!? She may not have suffered too much damage yet, but the longer she remains in this submission, the worse off her leg will be!

Rich Russillo: Halsey Neel begins to slowly pull her way closer towards the ropes, and if this continues we may have a winner! Adam Lucas and the British Invasion are watching this one closely, and I’m sure Pandora and Daryl don’t want to see Halsey lose this match like this! Halsey is about to make it towards the ropes, and if she can pull herself just a bit further, I think she’ll have made it out of the submission-

Persephone: BUT BETHANY PULLS HALSEY AWAY FROM THE ROPES AND TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING! YES, NOW HURRY UP AND TAP OUT SO WE CAN END THIS! TAP OUT TAP OUT TAP OUT!

James Peters: NO, BETHANY HAD TO LOOSEN THE SUBMISSION IN ORDER TO PULL HALSEY AWAY, AND HALSEY MADE SURE NOT TO LET THAT OPPORTUNITY SLIP THROUGH HER FINGERS! HALSEY TURNS HERSELF OVER ONTO HER BACK, AND SHE USES HER FREE LEG TO BEGIN KICKING BETHANY AWAY, FORCING BETHANY OFF OF HER! Halsey Neel pushes herself back to her feet, but I’m sure that submission did all the damage it needed to! Halsey is back on her feet, AND DR. BETHANY BLUE IS RIGHT ON HER, KICKING HER LEG OUT FROM UNDER HER BEFORE LOOKING FOR THE TJD ONCE AGAIN!

Rich Russillo: HALSEY IS ONCE AGAIN ABLE TO AVOID IT THOUGH, THIS TIME DUCKING UNDER IT BEFORE GETTING BACK UP AND GRABBING BETHANY FROM BEHIND!! HALSEY NOW, DELIVERING A HUGE GERMAN SUPLEX, DROPPING BETHANY ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD!!! HALSEY DOESN’T LET GO OF BETHANY THOUGH, AS SHE FIGHTS THROUGH THE PAIN OF HER LEG AND PUSHES HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET! HALSEY HAS MADE IT BACK UP, AND NOW IT SEEMS LIKE SHE’S LOOKING FOR A DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX ON DR. BETHANY BLUE! HALSEY WITH AN IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY OF STRENGTH- BUT I THINK THE DAMAGE TO THE LEG IS A BIT TOO MUCH RIGHT NOW! HALSEY STRUGGLES, AND DR. BETHANY BLUE IS ABLE TO FREE HERSELF WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE JAW!

James Peters: Yeah, and now Dr. Bethany Blue runs the ropes- BUT HALSEY NEEL IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK, KICKING BETHANY WITH THE BAD LEG SO SHE DIDN’T HAVE TO PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON IT! Bethany goes down, and this has been an interesting contest so far as these two are really beating the hell out of each other!

Rich Russillo: Halsey Neel pushes herself up as she notices Bethany beginning to stir, AND NOW SHE QUICKLY RUSHES IN AND DELIVERS A BASEMENT FOREARM SMASH!!! HALSEY WITH THAT HUGE FOREARM SMASH, AND NOW SHE GETS ON TOP OF BETHANY BEFORE BEGINNING TO DELIVER A FEW MORE SHOTS TO THE FACE! Halsey has a clear target here just like Bethany does, but with Halsey having to be careful with her leg, she’s going to have to rely on moments like this to do some serious damage to Bethany!

Persephone: Yeah, but Bethany was able to push Halsey off of her just now and stop the forearms from coming in. Disappointing.

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue finds her way back up- BUT HALSEY DOESN’T LET UP, INSTEAD SCOOPING BETHANY UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY!!! IT SEEMS LIKE HALSEY IS LOOKING FOR BLOOD ON THE LEAVES- BUT DR. BETHANY BLUE BEGINS DELIVERING ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, AND WITH THAT BAD LEG HALSEY ALREADY CAN’T HOLD ONTO BETHANY FOR VERY LONG! HALSEY IS FORCED TO DROP BETHANY ONTO HER FEET, AND NOW IT’S BETHANY THAT BEGINS TO LIFT HALSEY UP, POTENTIALLY LOOKING POTENTIALLY LOOKING TO PLANT HER WITH GRADE C2!!!!

Rich Russillo: NO! HALSEY IS ABLE TO PULL HERSELF OUT OF IT AND SHE IS ABLE TO LAND BEHIND BETHANY! HALSEY DELIVERS AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF BETHANY’S HEAD, AND NOW SHE PULLS THE DOCTOR IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HALF AND HALF SUPLEX!!! BETHANY ONCE AGAIN BEING DUMPED ON HER HEAD, BUT HALSEY CAN’T IMMEDIATELY CAPITALIZE! The issue with taking damage to the leg is that you’re rarely given opportunities to recover from said damage. Halsey has kept moving with all that damage, and it is definitely starting to catch up to her now.

James Peters: Halsey Neel finally pushes herself back up, and Dr. Bethany Blue looks dazed after that half and half suplex. Halsey grabs her by the head and slowly begins to drag her up- WOAH, WHAT THE HELL!?!? I MAY OWE BETHANY AN APOLOGY, AS IT SEEMS SHE STILL HAS FIGHT LEFT IN HER AFTER ALL! BETHANY JUST GRABBED HALSEY BY BOTH LEGS AND PULLED HER DOWN TO THE MAT, AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE SHE IS ATTEMPTING TO APPLY HER SUBMISSION, FRACTURED, ON HALSEY NEEL! HALSEY ALREADY HAS A BAD LEG, TAKING FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE BACK AS WELL WOULD LEAVE HER IN VERY BAD SHAPE!

Rich Russillo: HALSEY IS PREPARED FOR THAT THOUGH, AND SHE QUICKLY HITS BETHANY WITH A RIGHT HAND! A SECOND ONE NOW! A THIRD, AND BETHANY IS FORCED TO LET GO OF HALSEY’S LEGS, UNABLE TO APPLY THE SUBMISSION!!! Dr. Bethany Blue stumbles back as Halsey Neel pushes herself back to her feet, AND NOW HALSEY RUSHES IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING ELBOW, DROPPING BETHANY TO A KNEE! Halsey once again attempts to shake that pain out of her leg, BEFORE LIFTING BETHANY UP FOR A SUPLEX- WOAH, WHAT THE HELL!?!

James Peters: HOW DID BETHANY JUST DO THAT!?!? HALSEY LIFTED BETHANY UP FOR WHAT SEEMED TO BE A SUPLEX, BUT BETHANY WAS ABLE TO TWIST HERSELF AND INSTEAD DROP HALSEY WITH THE REMEDY!!!! THAT WAS AN EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE CUTTER BY DR. BETHANY BLUE, WHO NOW GOES FOR THE COVER ON HALSEY!!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-

Persephone: And of course, Halsey somehow was able to kick out just before three! This doesn’t make any sense. Are we sure that wasn’t just a three count?? If you ask me the ref was just counting a bit too slow. Should be fired if you ask me.

James Peters: There was nothing wrong with that count, Halsey is just not willing to lose right now. Unfortunately for her, that might be out of her control right now. Bethany is back to her feet, and she begins to back up as she seems to be waiting for Halsey to get back to her feet. Halsey is able to slowly push herself to all fours as she attempts to find her way back up, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE BETHANY HAD SOMETHING IN MIND AS SHE QUICKLY RUSHES IN, NOT EVEN GIVING HALSEY THE CHANCE TO RETURN TO HER FEET! CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!!

Rich Russillo: NO!!! HALSEY WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY, BEFORE ROLLING OUT OF THE RING ENTIRELY!!! Halsey knew she needed to get out of there and take some time to recover, and that decision may have just saved her the match! Dr. Bethany Blue is quick to follow behind though, and she walks up behind Halsey before pulling her up- BUT HALSEY DELIVERS A BACK ELBOW TO THE MIDSECTION! Dr. Bethany Blue doubles over in pain, and Halsey uses the apron to get back up before grabbing Bethany and smashing her face into the ring apron!

James Peters: Halsey sends Bethany back into the ring before sliding in behind her, AND HALSEY IS LOOKING FOR A RIPCORD SET UP, POTENTIALLY TRYING TO DROP BETHANY WITH THE EVOLVER- BUT BETHANY BEGINS TO USE HER FREE ARM TO REPEATEDLY THROW BACK ELBOWS AND FORCE HALSEY OFF OF HER BEFORE THAT’S POSSIBLE! Dr. Bethany Blue now turning around as Halsey is stunned by those elbows, and now it looks like it’s Bethany’s turn! Bethany grabs Halsey from behind, AND NOW SHE LOOKS FOR A RIPCORD ELBOW SMASH- WOAH, WAIT A MINUTE! LOOK AT HALSEY! SHE JUST LIFTED BETHANY UP!

Rich Russillo: YEAH, AND THIS TIME SHE DOESN’T WASTE ANY TIME!!! BLOOD ON THE LEAVES CONNECTS ON DR. BETHANY BLUE, DROPPING HER ONTO THE MAT!!! HALSEY DROPS DOWN, AND SHE QUICKLY PULLS HERSELF OVER BETHANY, HOOKING THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!!!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-

Rich Russillo: BUT DR. BETHANY BLUE IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!!! Bethany is not done yet, and I don’t think that’s what Halsey wanted to see knowing that she had to further stress her leg in order to deliver that move! One thing is for sure, and it’s that this has by no means been an easy match!

Persephone: But it has been a terrible one. I can’t believe I’m still stuck here watching this trainwreck when I should be out with Luis. I hate my life. :mjcry:

James Peters: Halsey Neel slowly begins to push herself up as Dr. Bethany Blue begins to stir, AND HALSEY JUST DELIVERS A SECOND BASEMENT FOREARM! Halsey has made it a point to keep delivering those nasty shots to the head of Dr. Bethany Blue, and seeing how close that was to a three count, that might have been the right choice. After all, she has many different moves that targets the head.

Rich Russillo: Halsey gets back up before dragging Bethany up, and she hits Bethany with a nasty european uppercut! Bethany drops down to a knee, AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE HALSEY IS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT BETHANY FOR A SECOND TIME, ONLY THIS TIME IT SEEMS THAT SHE’S LOOKING FOR BLOOD ON THE THRONE!!! HALSEY IS LOOKING TO DOUBLE DOWN ON THE HEAD DAMAGE, LOOKING FOR THE AIR RAID CRASH NECKBREAKER TO PUT BETHANY DOWN! HALSEY HAS ALREADY STRESSED THAT KNEE VERY BADLY THOUGH, WILL SHE BE ABLE TO DO THIS IN THE CONDITION THAT SHE’S IN!?

James Peters: IT LOOKS LIKE THE ANSWER IS NO, AS DR. BETHANY BLUE IS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF HALSEY’S GRASP AND PULL HER DOWN INTO A SUNSET FLIP PIN!!

ONE-

James Peters: HALSEY IMMEDIATELY KICKS OUT AS BOTH WOMEN ROLL BACK TO THEIR FEET- BUT AS SOON AS THEY’RE BOTH ON THEIR FEET, BETHANY JUMPS AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO HALSEY’S BAD LEG!!!! IT LOOKS LIKE THAT PIN WAS ONLY TO THROW HALSEY OFF AS BETHANY ONCE AGAIN ATTACKS THE KNEE OF HALSEY NEEL! Dr. Bethany Blue knows exactly what she is doing, and it seems to be working perfectly.

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue gets back up, but I think all the damage is starting to catch up to her as well. She definitely isn’t moving entirely as swift or smoothly as she was at the beginning of this match, and well, that’s exactly what’s bound to happen when you take so many different attacks to the head. If anything, it’s impressive that these two are still going after all this. Halsey is still down on the mat right now, AND BETHANY RUSHES IN BEFORE DELIVERING A KNEE DROP TO THE CHEST OF HALSEY, KEEPING HER DOWN!

Persephone: And of course, she’s not gonna go for the pin or anything to end this match sooner. Why does everyone around here hate me? What have I ever done to anyone?

James Peters: Bethany is smart. I think she figured there was no point pinning Halsey after that kind of move when she could make sure Halsey doesn’t even have a chance of kicking out. Dr. Bethany Blue instead drags Halsey up, before lifting her onto the top turnbuckle. Dr. Bethany Blue has something big planned right now, and whatever it is might just end this match given the shape these two are in!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue begins climbing up to the middle rope, AND HALSEY STILL HAS SOME LIFE LEFT IN HER, SO SHE PUNCHED BETHANY RIGHT IN THE JAW! BETHANY IS STUNNED A BIT BY THIS, BUT BETHANY QUICKLY THROWS A PUNCH TO HALSEY’S LEG, CAUSING HALSEY TO GRAB IT IN PAIN! THIS JUST GAVE BETHANY AN OPENING, AS SHE REACHES OVER AND BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY ELBOW HALSEY IN THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! BETHANY WITH ELBOW AFTER ELBOW TO THE HEAD, AND NOW SHE PULLS HALSEY IN, BEFORE LIFTING HER OFF THE TOP ROPE AND PLANTING HER IN THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A HUGE SUPERPLEX!!!!

James Peters: WAIT A SECOND! THAT’S NOT ALL!!! DR. BETHANY BLUE HOLDS ONTO HALSEY NEEL AS SHE SLOWLY ROLLS TO HER FEET, AND IT SEEMS LIKE BETHANY HAS SOMETHING ELSE ON HER MIND HERE! DR. BETHANY BLUE NOW BEGINS LIFTING HALSEY NEEL UP- BUT WAIT A SECOND!!!! HALSEY IS ABLE TO PULL HERSELF BACK DOWN, BEFORE QUICKLY PULLING BETHANY DOWN AND LIFTING HER UP!!!! THE FALL!!!! HALSEY NEEL JUST HIT DR. BETHANY BLUE WITH THE FALL, DROPPING HER ON TOP OF HER HEAD!!!!!! HOW DID HALSEY JUST PULL THAT OFF!!!!

Rich Russillo: I’LL TELL YOU HOW! SHE USED EVERY BIT OF STRENGTH SHE HAD LEFT! HALSEY IS HOLDING HER LEG IN PAIN AS SHE HAD TO LAND BACK ONTO HER FEET FROM ALL THE WAY UP IN THE AIR! HALSEY ISN’T IN GOOD SHAPE, BUT THIS IS THE BEST CHANCE SHE’S GONNA GET TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY AND SHE KNOWS IT!!! HALSEY PULLS HERSELF OVER TO DR. BETHANY BLUE, FALLING ON TOP OF HER FOR THE COVER AS SHE MAY HAVE JUST PICKED UP THE BIGGEST VICTORY OF HER CAREER!!!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!

Rich Russillo: SHE DID IT!!! HALSEY NEEL WINS!!!!!

Persephone: FINALLY IT’S OVER! I CAN GO HOME!

James Peters: NO, IT’S NOT ACTUALLY OVER YET!!!!!

Persephone: Excuse me?

James Peters: BETHANY WAS ABLE TO GET HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE, SAVING THIS MATCH JUST BEFORE IT COULD END!!!! THESE TWO MOVED QUITE A BIT FROM THE CENTER OF THE RING IN THE LAST FEW MOMENTS, AND THAT GAVE BETHANY THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE AS HALSEY NEEL MAY HAVE JUST MISSED HER BEST OPPORTUNITY TO END THIS MATCH AND DEFEAT A FORMER WORLD CHAMPION! Halsey Neel slowly sits up, and she can’t believe it!

Rich Russillo: Neither Adam Lucas nor the British Invasion have interfered in this match, and thanks to this we’ve just been seeing a fantastic back and forth between Halsey Neel and Dr. Bethany Blue. Halsey uses the ropes to find her way back to her feet, and her leg is still in pain, but she’s just gonna have to keep going if she wants to win this match. Halsey now allowing Dr. Bethany Blue to slowly grab onto the ropes to try and get back up- BUT SHE ONLY DOES THIS SO SHE CAN HIT BETHANY WITH A HUGE BOOT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue falls back down onto the mat, and Halsey Neel just drags her up before beginning to pummel her with forearms, knowing that Bethany can’t possibly have much left! Halsey continues to throw forearms at Bethany, BUT BETHANY IS FINALLY ABLE TO STRIKE BACK, THROWING AN ELBOW IN RETURN THAT MAKES HALSEY STUMBLE BACK! Halsey was caught off guard by that, BUT BETHANY RUSHES IN BEFORE DELIVERING ANOTHER ELBOW! BETHANY LOOKS FOR ANOTHER ONE- BUT HALSEY BLOCKS IT BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HEADBUTT!

Rich Russillo: Halsey looks to go on the offensive- BUT BETHANY QUICKLY DELIVERS A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION OF HALSEY! These two are throwing strikes back and forth here, and with Halsey’s leg hurt she’s definitely a bit limited in her arsenal! Halsey looks for an uppercut- BUT BETHANY CATCHES HER AEM BEFORE BEGINNING TO WRESTLE HER DOWN TO THE MAT! I THINK BETHANY IS LOOKING TO APPLY THE DISLOCATION, AND I DON’T THINK HALSEY EXPECTED THIS AS BETHANY HASN’T TARGETED THE ARM AT ALL! IF THIS IS LOCKED IN THOUGH, HALSEY MAY BE FAR TOO BANGED UP TO FIND HER WAY OUT OF IT!

Persephone: Good, so please don’t try fighting out of-

James Peters: AND HALSEY IMMEDIATELY BEGINS TURNING HERSELF OVER, ALLOWING HER TO BEGIN FIGHTING OUT OF THIS BEFORE BETHANY COULD COMPLETELY APPLY THE SUBMISSION!

Persephone: :francis:

James Peters: HALSEY BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY ELBOW BETHANY IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, AND IT TURNS OUT THIS MAY HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN MISTAKE ON BETHANY’S PART! HALSEY DOESN’T LET UP WITH THESE ELBOWS, UNTIL FINALLY SHE HOOKS BOTH OF BETHANY’S ARMS AND PULLS HER INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN, KNOWING THAT BETHANY IS STILL DAZED FROM ALL THOSE SHOTS TO THE HEAD!

ONE!
TWO!!
TH-

James Peters: STILL THOUGH, BETHANY IS ABLE TO KICK OUT AS BOTH WOMEN FIND THEIR WAY BACK UP TO THEIR FEET!

Rich Russillo: Halsey looks to attack, BUT BETHANY SEEMS TO HAVE EXPECTED IT AS SHE CATCHES HALSEY’S ARM BEFORE KICKING HER IN THE MIDSECTION!!!! Halsey now stumbling to a knee, BUT SHE PUNCHES BETHANY IN THE RIBS BEFORE BETHANY COULD CAPITALIZE! HALSEY GETS BACK UP AND HITS ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP, BUT BETHANY RESPONDS WITH A FOREARM TO THE JAW! BETHANY NOW WITH A SHOOT KICK TO THE CHEST AS HALSEY STUMBLES BACK, AND THIS ALLOWS BETHANY TO LIFT HALSEY UP FOR-

James Peters: NO! HALSEY SLIPS BEHIND BETHANY AND CAREFULLY LANDS ON HER FEET, AND THIS ALLOWS HALSEY TO PUSH BETHANY INTO THE ROPES! BETHANY BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES- AND HALSEY LOOKS FOR A LARIAT BUT BETHANY IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER IT, AS HALSEY IS TOO WORK DOWN TO DELIVER THAT WITH THE SAME SPEED AS USUAL! BETHANY RUSHES INTO THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES, AND SHE BOUNCES OFF OF THOSE AS WELL BEFORE LOOKING FOR A- WAIT, NO!!! IT LOOKS LIKE THIS DIDN’T WORK OUT FOR HER AFTER ALL!!!

Rich Russillo: HALSEY ISN’T THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS SLOWED DOWN, AS BETHANY WAS JUST SCOOPED INTO THE FIREMAN’S CARRY ONCE AGAIN!!! HALSEY NEEL HAS DR. BETHANY BLUE UP IN THE FIREMAN’S CARRY, AND I DON’T THINK IT TAKES MUCH TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT SHE’S SETTING UP FOR!

Persephone: At least this means it’s finally over!

Rich Russillo: HALSEY NEEL LOOKS FOR BLOOD ON THE LEAVES!!!!

James Peters: BUT LOOK!!! HALSEY’S LEG HAS FINALLY GIVEN OUT!!!! DR. BETHANY BLUE HAS BEEN ATTACKING IT ALL THROUGHOUT THE MATCH AND HALSEY KEPT FIGHTING THROUGH THE PAIN, BUT HER LEG COULDN’T TAKE IT ANY MORE!!!! HALSEY DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE AS BETHANY IS DROPPED BACK DOWN TO HER FEET- AND THIS ALLOWS BETHANY TO FINALLY HIT HER WITH TJD!!!!!

Rich Russillo: TJD CONNECTS ON HALSEY NEEL, BUT DR. BETHANY BLUE ISN’T FINISHED THERE!!!! BETHANY RUNS THE ROPES AS HALSEY IS BACK TO ALL FOURS, AND BETHANY PLANTS HER HEAD FIRST ONTO THE MAT WITH THE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!!!! CONCUSSION PROTOCOL CONNECTS ON HALSEY NEEL, AND I THINK THIS ONE IS OVER!!! DR. BETHANY BLUE DROPS DOWN ONTO THE MAT, PUSHING HALSEY OVER AND HOOKING HALSEY’S LEG FOR THE COVER AS THIS FANTASTIC MATCH COMES TO AN END!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen here is your winner… DOCTORRRR BEETTTHHHAAAANNNNYYYYYYYYY BBBLLLLLUUUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ hits as Dr. Bethany Blue rolls off of Halsey Neel. Adam Lucas slides into the ring to help her back up, and he raises her hand as the fans in attendance boo following her victory. Pandora Paisley and Daryl Kinkade help Halsey Neel out of the ring, and the three British Invasion members look annoyed after Dr. Bethany Blue was able to pick up the victory.)

James Peters: Great victory by Dr. Bethany Blue, who just had a great match against Halsey Neel! Adam and the British Invasion stayed out of this one, and in the end it looks like Bethany was able to get the job done.

Rich Russillo: Halsey Neel put up a great fight, but Bethany kept slowly attacking the leg until the damage added up and cost Halsey the match. This was definitely a very physical and hard hitting match, but in the end Bethany walks away as the winner.

Persephone: I’m so glad it’s over. Took way too long if you ask me.

James Peters: Congratulations to Dr. Bethany Blue for picking up the victory!

(Dr. Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas remain in the ring to celebrate Bethany’s victory as the British Invasion slowly make their way to the back. From there, Voltage fades away from ringside.)

(Commercial for Subway’s Spicy Nacho Chicken Sandwich with Jake Smith.)

(Voltage returns to the stage, and before long ‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West hits. There is a loud reaction from the crowd, which is mostly negative as the EAW Chairman, Methuselah, begins walking out to the stage. Victorious earlier in the night against Zane Grae, Methuselah looks relaxed and refreshed. He is holding a microphone in his hand, and he begins making his way down the ramp, headed to the ring to speak ahead of Territorial Invasion’s War Games match.)

James Peters: Well as we all know, Methuselah will be choosing the participants of team Voltage heading into War Games, and right now he’s here to speak. I will say, I don’t think anyone could’ve expected things to play out the way they did last week.

Rich Russillo: That’s right, and there’s a good chance things could reach a whole new level tonight. It’s up to Methuselah to decide who Jake Smith will have to work with in War Games, and given the hatred Methuselah seems to have for Jake, he could easily screw him over.

Persephone: Well without Luis on Voltage anyone Methuselah picks will be a disappointment anyway, so who cares who he chooses?

(Methuselah slowly walks up the steel steps before stepping into the ring. As he walks into the center of the ring, ‘Praise Gawd’ fades out. Methuselah patiently waits as the crowd quiets down, before beginning to speak.)

Methuselah: Placeholder, I’ve given you seven days to understand the situation you’ve forced on yourself and accept whatever fate I have in store for you. You begged and pleaded to be the Captain of this team, and thanks to your inability to shut your mouth for just a few minutes, the power to decide whether or not winning War Games is even a possibility for you is in my hand. I’m sure you’ve been waiting to learn exactly who you’ll be heading to war with, and with both enemy teams having already been formed, I don’t intend to keep you waiting any longer. Get out here, and meet your Territorial Invasion teammates.

(A few seconds go by, before finally ‘Stop Breathing (Burn In My Light Intro)’ by Playboi Carti hits. The fans in attendance begin to boo loudly as Jake Smith walks out, and Jake is visibly annoyed as he stares at Methuselah. Jake, who was also victorious earlier in the night, is holding a microphone in his hand while wearing his Championship around his waist, and not taking his eyes off of Methuselah, the Team Captain of Voltage’s War Games team begins walking down the ramp and towards the ring.)

James Peters: Well it looks like we’re not wasting any time, but I can’t be surprised seeing this. After all, Jake had to have been furious knowing his fate was in Methuselah’s hands, and right after his controversial victory over him and Limmy Monaghan at Bloodsport.

Rich Russillo: He’s basically being set up for failure, though he can’t really blame anyone but himself for that either. I don’t think annoying both the Chairman of EAW and Voltage’s Commissioner was ever going to work out well for him.

Persephone: Obviously, but Jake’s an idiot so he doesn’t learn. Doing this is basically what got him into that Bloodsport match in the first place.

(Jake enters the ring, standing near the ropes away from Methuselah. He looks frustrated as his entrance music begins to fade out, but eventually Jake just sighs before beginning to speak.)

Jake Smith: Alright, we get it. You’re obviously going to screw me over and make War Games hell for me, so just get it over with.

(The look on Methuselah’s face doesn’t change hearing this from Jake, clearly having no sympathy for Jake following his actions. After some time, he begins to speak.)

Methuselah: I’m sure you’ve spent the last week stewing and debating whether or not I’d send you to the slaughter, and even if you refuse to admit it I’m also sure you’d understand that if I did do that, you’d deserve every bit of it. You’re not fit to hold the Championship you’re carrying nor are you the type of man this brand needs representing it, and after Bloodsport I’ve only been given even more reason to leave you hopeless at Territorial Invasion. For whatever reason you’ve decided that the best course of action for you was to get in the way every opportunity you’ve been given, and by now you should already realize that this was the wrong decision. With that being said, consider yourself lucky. As much as I’d like to send you to the slaughter at Territorial Invasion and force you to endure War Games without a team capable of winning that match, I won’t do that.

(Hearing this surprises Jake, and after a few seconds he can only get out a few words.)

Jake Smith: … What? You’re not?

Methuselah: No. As a two time winner of War Games, I actually understand how important it is to win a match like this. You may be pathetic enough to accept defeat but I’m not, so since I have the power to choose the Elitists walking into War Games with you, I’m going to make sure Voltage is the winning team. Since this match is so important, I’ve selected two people with all the talent in the world to head to battle with you.

Jake Smith: Are you serious?

Methuselah: Does it sound like I’m joking?

Jake Smith: It never does, yet this still doesn’t make any sense. I thought the whole point of you doing this was to screw this up for me.

Methuselah: As I said, War Games isn’t a match to be taken lightly. I already have a dominant history with the match, and I have no reason to hand another team the victory this year. Do you not trust me?

(Jake looks confused, not even able to say anything. Jake remains silent as Methuselah waits for a response, and after taking some time to weigh his options he finally gives in and begins to speak.)

Jake Smith: You know what? Fine. I’ll buy into this weird team player story if it means we can just get this over with. Who are my partners?

Methuselah: I’m glad you asked, Placeholder. Heading with you into War Games are two Elitists who have what it takes to not only become very successful individuals, but win this War Games match even with a coward like you on the team. At Territorial Invasion, your teammates will be Michael Machina and Bea Valentine.

(This receives a loud response from the crowd, and before long, ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep hits. Michael Machina begins walking out to the stage, and he looks ready for the upcoming challenge that is the War Games match. As he waits on the stage, his entrance music is replaced with ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan. Bea Valentine begins walking out, and she on the other hand looks surprised to have been announced as one of the participants. Together, the two begin walking down the ramp and towards the ring.)

James Peters: WOW! I think we all thought Methuselah would essentially cost Jake War Games, but instead he has actually given Jake two very credible Elitists as his teammates in Michael Machina and Bea Valentine!

Rich Russillo: Yeah, I wasn’t expecting Jake to be able to work with two former Champions in War Games. Given what he’s done, I’d say Jake has actually come out of this pretty well.

Persephone: I’m not impressed.

(Michael Machina and Bea Valentine enter the ring, and after some time Bea’s entrance music begins to fade out. Despite the reveal of the two former Champions joining Jake in War Games, the World Champion only has one word to say.)

Jake Smith: Really?

(This reaction surprises Methuselah, who begins to speak.)

Methuselah: What?

Jake Smith: :francis: If you still wanted to screw this up for me you could’ve just said that instead of lying. Seriously, is this the best you could do? A guy whose ceiling is the New Breed title and a delusional woman who hasn’t won a major match in almost a year? Man, fuck you.

Bea Valentine: :picard:

Michael Machina: :francis:

(The fans begin to boo hearing this from Jake, and Methuselah begins to respond.)

Methuselah: I’m failing to see what the problem is. I believe in Michael Machina, and Michael seems to believe in Bea Valentine. If you believe that this is me attempting to punish you, you clearly don’t understand just what I think of you.

Jake Smith: I think I understand everything I need to. You could’ve picked anyone on the roster to join me in War Games, and you picked these two. This isn’t how I win. You’re setting me up for failure, and I’m not about to sit here and-

(Suddenly, Michael Machina walks up to Jake before beginning to speak.)

Michael Machina: Jake, you should be grateful right now. You could’ve had any two individuals on the entire EAW roster join you in War Games, and Methuselah chose the two of us. This was the best case scenario for you, so why don’t you take a minute to think about what you’re about to get into and what your options really are right now. Would you prefer working with the two Elitists that’ll be rising to the top of this brand soon enough, or heading into War Games either on your own or with whatever two Elitists Methuselah could scrape up from the bottom of the barrel? You need talent like us on your side, so instead of whining you better get used to this sight, because whether you like it or not, we’re your War Games partners.

(Jake doesn’t respond for a moment, just looking at Michael Machina and Bea Valentine. He clearly isn’t impressed with the fact that they have been chosen as his teammates, and after some time he begins to speak.)

Jake Smith: So I’m supposed to trust you two to win a War Games match? Unlike you two, I’ve actually been in this kind of match before. I know how difficult it is to win one of these matches, and I know that you two haven’t even been around long enough to know what it’s actually like in these big time matches. Why should I believe that you two are the Elitists who’ll help me win War Games when the best you’ve done is beat Ms. Extreme and Bea Valentine can’t even beat someone who’s been out of the ring for like two years? Do I need to list off the people who’ll be in War Games? Former World Champions, current Champions, people who actually compete in Marquee main events. Am I really supposed to believe that this isn’t some kind of set up and that you two are actually good enough to not just survive in a match like that, but keep up with me and actually win?

Michael Machina: Yeah, you are. I’m not walking into this match to lose, either. I may not have been in many matches like this yet, but that just means I have the chance to make an impact quickly against as many people as possible. I know who’s in War Games, and I’m ready to run through every single one of them and walk out of that cage with a victory. I don’t need to convince you of anything, Jake. You can believe what you want, but when I enter War Games, every single person in front of me will be dropped.

Jake Smith: Right… And you?

(Jake says this to Bea Valentine, who is still a bit star struck given the circumstances.)

Jake Smith: Are you actually in any condition to compete in a match like this? When’s the last time you competed in a Marquee match without embarrassing yourself?

Bea Valentine: Well… I can’t say I expected to be given this kind of opportunity! This caught me by surprise, but please pay no attention to my recent losses! Since Gloria was stolen from me by that miserable fraudulent Champion KASAI, I’ve been down on my luck. What happened against Diamond Dixon was a disaster, and I’d prefer to not relive such tragic events. As for War Games… I don’t believe it’d be a stretch to say that I need this victory. As you said it has unfortunately been a very long time since I’ve been victorious at an event like this, and these losses have caused me to question what’s going wrong and why I’m unable to prove myself as the star I was born to be, but this is my opportunity to fix that, and if there is ANYONE that can do this, it is me! As I said, it is time to get serious, and there is no better way for me to prove how serious I am than by War Games… Right?

(Bea Valentine looks towards Michael Machina for reassurance after saying this, and he nods his head before beginning to speak.)

Michael Machina: That’s right. It doesn’t matter how much experience we have in these Marquee main events. We both have our fair share of experience facing Hall of Famers and former World Champions, and we’ve both held gold ourselves. Phoebe is ready for War Games, and so am I.

(Jake still is in disbelief over the decision to make Michael Machina and Bea Valentine his teammates in the War Games match. He looks towards Methuselah for a moment, but there is no smirk on Methuselah’s face, or any indication that this was done to mess with Jake. Eventually Jake looks back towards Bea and Michael, and as it sets in that he will have to work with the two at Territorial Invasion, he once again begins to speak.)

Jake Smith: This can’t be happening. I’m actually being set up for failure right now. How does this always happen to me? What have I done to deserve any of this?

(None of the Elitists in the ring bother responding to this, instead letting Jake sit with the silence. After some time passes, Michael Machina does begin to speak once more.)

Michael Machina: There’s nothing else to it, Jake. We’re your Territorial Invasion teammates whether you like it or not, so if you don’t want to mess this up for the rest of us you better pull yourself together and accept it.

Jake Smith: Yeah, like I’m supposed to just accept this. You’re clearly in over your head, and are we sure Bea even thinks she can win?

Bea Valentine: I’m pretty sure.

Jake Smith: :wtf:

Bea Valentine: I am going to do my best at Territorial Invasion. Don’t forget I just so happened to be one of the GREATEST Champions of my era! My bond with Gloria was something special, and I will not pass up the opportunity this match is providing me! Besides, I got the pin on KASAI tonight! Mikey saw it. The whole world saw it! That bitch knows I’m better than her now, and I’m ready for War Games! Glor-

(Jake holds up a hand.)

Jake Smith: I don’t care about you or Gloria, I care about having actual competent teammates. Seriously Methuselah, if you want to win War Games why don’t you just let me make the team like I-

Methuselah: No.

(Jake doesn’t say anything, instead just shaking his head as Methuselah continues.)

Methuselah: You wanted to be the Captain of the War Games, and I gave you that. For what you’ve done I’ve already given you more than you deserve, and yet instead of leaving you to die I’ve given you the opportunity to team up with two more than capable Elitists heading into War Games. Two Elitists who are the future of MY company. Right now, you’re wasting valuable time that could be spent making sure you and the rest of your team are actually on the same page. I’d get it together if I were you, because right now you only have two options. You could take what I’ve given you and walk into War Games as the winning team, or you could reject what I’ve given you and fail miserably. Just know failure won’t be tolerated, so-

James Peters: WOAH, WAIT A MINUTE! WHAT THE HELL!?!?!

Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH WAS JUST DRAGGED OUT OF THE RING BY… IS THAT..!?

James Peters: THAT’S SOLOMON STANE!!! SOLOMON STAND JUST DRAGGED METHUSELAH OUT OF THE RING- AND HE JUST STABBED METHUSELAH IN THE BACK WITH THAT CRUCIFIX CHAIN!!!!! SOLOMON STABS METHUSELAH IN THE BACK, AND NOW HE DRAGS IT ACROSS HIS BACK, SLASHING HIS BACK WITH THE CRUCIFIX!!! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!!!??? WHY IS SOLOMON HERE!?

Persephone: I don’t know but someone’s already been stabbed so this is entertaining now. I guess Trixie went and tattled on him, considering how shitty that convo with Methuselah went for her earlier tonight :mjlol:.

Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH WAS CAUGHT OFF GUARD, AND SOLOMON GRABS HIM BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH RIGHT ONTO THE RING APRON, DROPPING METHUSELAH ONTO HIS BACK!!!!! SOLOMON STANE IS LAYING OUT METHUSELAH RIGHT BEFORE OUR VERY EYES, AND I THINK EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE IS JUST STUNNED RIGHT NOW AS SOLOMON BEGINS TO LIFT METHUSELAH UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!!!

James Peters: SOLOMON LIFTS METHUSELAH INTO A CANADIAN RACK BEFORE WALKING TOWARDS OUR TABLE-

(*CRASH!*)

James Peters: AND SOLOMON JUST PUT METHUSELAH THROUGH THE TABLE WITH SANITY’S SAKE!!!! SANITY’S SAKE DROPS METHUSELAH THROUGH OUR TABLE- BUT LOOK!!!!

Rich Russillo: MICHAEL MACHINA, METHUSELAH’S TAG TEAM TURMOIL PARTNER HAS ROLLED OUT OF THE RING, AND HE CHASES AFTER SOLOMON STANE!!!!

James Peters: SOLOMON IS QUICK TO HOP OVER THE BARRICADE THOUGH, MAKING HIS WAY THROUGH THE CROWD BEFORE MICHAEL MACHINA EVEN HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO ANYTHING! WHAT THE HELL HAS GOTTEN INTO SOLOMON STANE, WHY WOULD HE ATTACK METHUSELAH LIKE THIS!?

Persephone: I don’t know, and I don’t really care. It beats having to listen to Jake cry for like the tenth time just this season.

Rich Russillo: Well we have our War Games team. Jake Smith, Michael Machina and Bea Valentine will be representing Voltage in War Games. I thought this huge announcement was all we’d end this night with, but thanks to Solomon Stane, it looks like that wasn’t the case.

(Michael Machina looks down at Methuselah, who is laid out in what is left of the broken table. Methuselah looks lifeless after that attack, and before long, security begins rushing out. As Methuselah is seen laid out on the ringside floor, Voltage begins fading to black.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)