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Voltage 9/4/22

[ EARLIER TODAY ]

( The camera fades into the exterior of the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. A large crowd has gathered outside the arena, many protesting and holding signs. The fans are clearly outraged as EAW security is shown manning the doors preventing them from getting inside. )

???: What the heck is going on out there? I have a show to run…

( The camera fades to the entrance area of the arena behind the security barricade where Eden Sinclair is shown walking up with her hands in the air looking annoyed and confused as she confronts the head of EAW security. )

Eden Sinclair: Get them all away from here. The show needs to go on and I don’t want to be stuck here all night. We are in Paris so I was hoping to leave early and enjoy this fine evening at one of those lovely outdoor cafes.

Security Guard: Apologies ma’am but our jurisdiction is only to defend this property for the duration of the Voltage event. French law allows for them to gather for peaceful protest outside the building. Of course we are allowed to eject any unruly behavior within the building itself and if they get too rowdy outside the arena we will cooperate fully with the French police in handling that as well.

Eden Sinclair: Oh so you are saying you will do nothing? What are they even protesting about anyway? I’ve been making great strides in making this brand a better place…

(Eden Sinclair briefly opens the doorway to the arena allowing the angry chants from the protesters to reach her ears. )

Crowd: FREE TLA!!! FREE TLA!!! FREE TLA!!

Crowd: **** YOU EDEN! **** YOU EDEN! **** YOU EDEN!

Crowd: Nous exigeons sa liberté!

(Many of the protesters notice Eden Sinclair’s presence at the doorway and begin to hurl insults at her while also unfurling a large #Justice4TLA banner and holding it high in the air. Eden is shown scowling in annoyance before one of the protesters hurls a large cheese wheel towards her as she quickly closes the door causing it to slam hard into the strengthened glass used on the arena entrance. )

Eden Sinclair: I want that man arrested right now! I could have been severely injured!

Security Guard: Yes ma’am we will have the French police identify and remove him immediately. Peaceful protest is one thing but viol-

Eden Sinclair: Peaceful protest? Are you kidding me? They are this upset just because I fired that unprofessional employee TLA? Well I won’t give in to threats and violence! You people can be as upset as you want but I don’t have time to deal with this. I’ll leave it up to you guards to handle this, make sure none of them get into the building… and if anyone in the crowd decides to try something I want them thrown out with the rest of the rabble as soon as possible. We will be having a great show tonight, a show that Disney can truly be proud of!

( The security guard salutes Eden Sinclair as she storms off defiantly slamming a door behind her as she returns to the backstage offices. )

( The scene from earlier today fades out. )

( EAW intro plays. )

(The camera opens up and a recap of Rise of the Resistance begins to play. The show starts off with an update from Captain Charisma, as he explains how he contracted monkeypox and that he will be back on Voltage by September 11th. He runs down the card for Rise of the Resistance and then the opening match starts, as Halsey Neel faces off against Kenn Kenn and Halsey is able to take the victory. The Prescription comes out to the ring to talk about their vision as the Unified Tag Team Champions and their defense at Dead Men Tell No Tales before they announce themselves as members of the Brand Warfare team. Sierra Everett takes on Ronan Malosi and the match ends in controversy as Diamond Dixon interferes to attack Sierra and Ronan takes advantage of that to win the match. Minerva then comes out to the ring before her main event match, calling out Drake King for declaring himself captain as the Anarchy in the Arena team, knowing him well enough that he had something up his sleeve. Drake interrupts Minerva, denying everything she says as he tries to get Hikari to back him up, who is out there as well. Hikari actually agrees with Minerva, but all that does is prompt Drake and Minerva to start arguing. Hikari breaks them up saying they need to focus on Anarchy in the Arena, where Minerva brings up wanting to be the last member on the team. Drake obviously refuses but Hikari accepts her in, majority wins so Drake unhappily accepts Minerva onto the team. )

( The recap continues, showing more highlights. Theron Nikolas is able to beat Komatsu Ogawa but after the match the Triangle of Terror attacks Theron and lays him out once more. Hikari Kanno and Drake King then face off against TLA and Sheridan Muller, they have a fantastic match before it suddenly stops as Hikari ends up busted open by accident, it is just a tiny bit of blood but the match is thrown out and the win is given to TLA and Sheridan. All the competitors are angry about this result but Eden Sinclair comes out to remind everyone of the new regime and the new rules, and to send a message, she ends up firing TLA who has to be taken away from the arena by security guards. Backstage, Kylie Grace tries to find Michael to talk with him again although she ends up encountering Caine instead. Dr. Doyle tries to make her go away but Kylie actually makes Michael appear, with this phenomenon confusing the Doctor. Kylie and Michael have a pleasant conversation before it is time for Michael’s match, with Michael giving Kylie a gentler hug this time before he leaves.

Dr. Bethany Blue faces off against Samael and after a hard hitting match Dr. Bethany Blue takes the victory. Eden Sinclair gets interviewed by Sofia Clarke, with Eden standing firm on her decision about firing TLA, saying that TLA has been a problem for the new merger and that everyone should get used to the new Voltage. She even complains about Charlie’s bad job at being a captain, then she personally adds Ronan Malosi as the last member of Brand Warfare. It then transitions into another interview with Molly Waters, she interviews Ronan who mostly complains about Eden and being forced into the match, but he will still be ready for Territorial Invasion. Soul Food Sunday are able to defeat the Ice Aces in a trios match and then finally, Minerva defends her EAW Championship against Daryl Kinkade in the main event! After an action-packed main event, Minerva is able to take the victory, with the show fading to black, the last shot being of Minerva raising the EAW Championship high in the air. )

( The recap ends and Sunday Night Voltage fades away to show a shot of the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. An edited version of ’33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is played through the speakers as spotlights are panning around and golden pyro is shooting out from the stage. The crowd cheers wildly as the camera then goes over to show the broadcasting team of Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone. )

Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen…WELCOME TO SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE! We are coming off from Rise of the Resistance and we are on our way to Territorial Invasion!

James Peters: We have a very exciting show for you tonight, as we see Haruka Kashimashi go up against Lila Vandran, Halsey Neel facing off against Kylie Grace and a Brand Warfare Preview Match between the Dynasty team captain Madison Kaline and Ronan Malosi!

Persephone: And of course in our main event, we will have Serenity Valdez defending her Specialists Championship against Ayu Megumi in what is sure to be a great match between two extremely talented women! I am going to be very much awake and obviously not sleep during this whole main event, I just can’t miss it! 😄

James Peters: I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t mention the protests going on outside in lieu of TLA’s abrupt firing last week. I think all of us were shocked to see Eden make such a rash decision, and it clearly hasn’t sat well with the EAW Universe.

Rich Russillo: TLA is arguably one of the most popular Elitists in EAW history. I can only hope that once Captain Charisma returns, this whole situation will get fixed. It was just a few months ago that TLA headlined Pain for Pride as the Answers World Champion. It just isn’t right what Eden did.

Persephone: Shame on her for taking away someone from the Voltage roster that could be competing tonight and prolonging this show! I’m so going to miss the extra twenty minutes or so that we would have to add if TLA were in the ring.

James Peters: Of course you would. We’re going to take our first break of the night, so stick around folks. Voltage will be right back.

( The scene fades into a promotional ad for Territorial Invasion. See the stars of Dynasty, Showdown, and Voltage square off in EAW’s first ever Anarchy in the Arena match! )

(Voltage fades to the backstage area, where four of the five members of Voltage’s Brand Warfare team are gathered. Ronan Malosi, Daryl Kinkade, Dr. Bethany Blue and Sheridan Müller have all been gathered in a room to discuss the upcoming Brand Warfare match, however the captain of the team, Charlie Marr, is nowhere in the area yet. The four Elitists look at each other, and it’s clear that they don’t necessarily enjoy being on the same team, especially when it comes to Ronan Malosi who wanted nothing to do with the match in the first place. Despite this they continue to wait, Dr. Bethany Blue and Sheridan speaking to each other until finally the door swings open. Charlie Marr walks in before slamming the door, and he looks annoyed as he looks at the members of his Brand Warfare team.)

Ronan Malosi: Well? You wanted all of us here, what’s the problem?

(Charlie looks at Ronan and just shakes his head before speaking.)

Charlie Marr: The problem is that you’re on my team and I never even had a say in the matter. I’m the Captain of team Voltage and yet everyone inside this room besides Daryl was added to the team without my consent, one of those people being better off not in the match at all since they’d be nothing more than deadweight. While I was busy elsewhere those two over there went and put themselves on the team and for some reason Eden thought that it’d be a good idea to put YOU here. I don’t know and I don’t care what you’re all doing here but I’m not letting my team walk into Territorial Invasion a complete mess. I’m the Captain of this team and every single one of you knows what that means. It means that I’m the one responsible for making sure Voltage has the best team possible heading into the Brand Warfare match, and more importantly it means that whatever I say goes. This is MY team, and if any of you have a problem with that then you can walk out of the door right now, because either way I intend to win the Brand Warfare match and get the favor that I rightfully deserve after dominating the competition as long as I have with the Hardcore Championship. I’m not letting my chance at doing more go up in smoke all because of incompetent wastes of partners that I didn’t even choose, so I need every single one of you to tell me why you should even be on this team in the first place. Why shouldn’t I just replace all of you?

Dr. Bethany Blue: Who would you be replacing us with? It’s not like there’s a long line of people willing to team up with you, and you haven’t exactly gone looking for partners either.

Charlie Marr: What was that?

(Charlie looks over to Dr. Bethany Blue, and neither member of the Prescription looks amused by what Charlie has said.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: You’ve spent the past few weeks more concerned with running over to an entirely different brand to do Veena Adams’ bidding than doing what you’re supposed to as Voltage’s team Captain. Before last week the only member of your team was Daryl Kinkade, a man that you hate and a man that hates you equally as much, and yet your mind has been on everything besides making sure you actually have a team heading into Brand Warfare. If you want the favor that you’d earn by winning the Brand Warfare match then you need to focus one what’s important. Sheridan and I made our intentions very clear. We put ourselves on team Voltage both because we needed the chance to compete at Territorial Invasion, and because we knew that unless you actually had Elitists capable of working together effectively on your team, you didn’t stand a chance. If you want to win, pick the members of the Voltage roster that’d get you a victory. This is a match centered around teamwork, and you know there’s nobody on Voltage that understands that the way that we do. The Prescription is your best chance at succeeding at Territorial Invasion. You might not get that but we do, so we did what you wouldn’t and helped complete team Voltage.

Charlie Marr: What, and you thought I’d never have a problem with the fact that you all just took matters into your own hands? I don’t know what part of it you don’t get, but *I* choose who goes on team Voltage. I choose who walks into Territorial Invasion with me, because I need to make sure I’m surrounded by people who I can trust and people who won’t just let me down once the time comes. Roberto De La Rosa wasn’t going to distract me from Brand Warfare. He’s not a big enough threat to take me off my game, so I don’t care what you two thought you were doing. You went and made a decision without my approval, and-

Sheridan Müller: We did you a favor, because if you had any better options, they’d be standing in the room with us right now.

Charlie Marr: What are you, stupid? When should I have found those options? As soon as I went to a different brand for the week you two put yourselves on the team because it was the one time you’d be able to get away with it.

Sheridan Müller: And because of that, you have a full team heading into Territorial Invasion. Honestly I’m not sure how you could still doubt us after we demonstrated our ability to work together on Showdown, but you know what? You can try and go looking for new partners now, but I doubt that you’ll find anyone worthwhile this close to the event. I don’t need to try and convince you that we’re worth it, Charlie. You know yourself that you need us on your team, so why don’t you stop pretending that we’re the problem here when the Brand Warfare match is only a few weeks away and you haven’t made the slightest effort to make sure your team is ready? I know that when the time comes Dr. Bethany Blue and I will do our parts, because we’ve never walked into a match unprepared for whatever level of competition we’re up against. Can the same be said for the rest of you? I’m not so sure. Both Ronan and Daryl have had major opportunities to become World Champion this season and have come up short because of the fact that they didn’t belong in that spot in the first place. You have yet to make a real effort as team Captain, and that leaves the two of us, who put ourselves on the team because nobody else would do their jobs.

Ronan Malosi: Hey, I shouldn’t even be here! I never even had a choice in the matter, Eden Sinclair threw me in this match!

(Sheridan, Charlie, and Dr. Blue all turn and look at Ronan, all with a similar look of annoyance.)

Charlie Marr: If you don’t want to be here, get out. I don’t need you.

Ronan Malosi: What part of “I never had a choice” don’t you get? I don’t care what kind of issues the rest of you have with each other, because I never asked to be part of a match like this! I’m a busy man! I have things to do, especially after my victory at Rise of the Resistance where I decimated Sierra Everett! I don’t know why anyone would think that I’m interested in a match like this, but I’m not! You all clearly have your own issues to work out, and it’s not something I want any part of. If you were any good of a Captain then I wouldn’t even be here, because you’d have already found a fifth member! Making Eden do your job for you forced me into a match that I have no business being in, and now whether you like it or not I’m stuck here on your team, even though when the time comes I’ll probably be the one putting team Voltage on MY back.

Charlie Marr: You don’t even believe that.

Ronan Malosi: Yeah, I do. I’m the biggest star here, and at Territorial Invasion I’ll be bringing the star power this team clearly needs, because what else do we have? Daryl Kinkade’s a loser that couldn’t get the job done in the main event scene, you’re a horrible team Captain, and even if Sheridan and Bethany are an actual team, they’re not the types of talents that can get us a victory like this! I had to do most of the work on Showdown just to make sure we stood a chance, and soon enough I’ll have to do it again. I was put in this team because I’m expected to try and clean up the mess that YOU FOUR created, and while I’ll be ready for the Brand Warfare match because I HAVE to be, I don’t think I’m expecting any of you to do your part. I’m gonna have to put in all the work, and the rest of you better not get in my way!

Dr. Bethany Blue: Your way? You don’t even want to be here, why should any of us believe you’ll actually try to win?

Sheridan Müller: And even in the event that you do, are you sure that you’d actually help team Voltage? This is an elimination match, who’s to say you’re not the first member of our team taken out while the rest of us are forced to pull your weight?

(This comment pisses Ronan Malosi off, all while Daryl Kinkade remains silent, watching as the other four teammates break into an argument.)

Ronan Malosi: What would you know?? You haven’t been here! Nobody knows better than me when it comes to matches like this-

Charlie Marr: As far as I’m concerned you’re all in the same boat. None of you belong on team Voltage, and the fact that I have to put up with this is a joke. NONE OF YOU belong here!

Dr. Bethany Blue: Cut it out, you’re lucky that someone was actually willing to step up. Besides, we worked together perfectly fine on Showdown. Why does it matter that we weren’t picked by you if we still did our part?

Charlie Marr: Because you weren’t my choice. I don’t care what happened on Showdown, I’M the one that chooses who walks into Territorial Invasion with me, so-

Daryl Kinkade: Just for one second, can you all shut up and stop arguing!? Whether you all like it or not, this is the team for Brand Warfare!

(None of the remaining four participants look happy about the current situation, but they look at Daryl as he continues to speak.)

Daryl Kinkade: Not everyone on this team was going to like each other regardless of who the members were. That’s just how things are, and I think I’d know that just as much as the rest of you because I actually agreed to team up with Charlie Marr after all the history we’ve been through. Personally I actually want to win at Territorial Invasion. I’ve made it clear this season that I want to become a household name again. I want to reach the top in a way that I haven’t even managed to in the past, and competing in these matches gives me the chance to do exactly that. I know how big the Brand Warfare match is and I know that it won’t be easy, but fighting and screwing things up for ourselves is just going to make things even harder than they need to be. If there’s one thing we have in common it’s the fact that we want to win. We want to leave Territorial Invasion with the victory and even get ourselves that favor Captain Charisma promised, and none of that will happen if we can’t work together just for ONE night.

(Daryl looks at Charlie before continuing.)

Daryl Kinkade: Like it or not, there’s nothing you can do at this point but accept that we’re the Elitists you’re working with at Territorial Invasion. Like Bethany said, we didn’t have a problem working together on Showdown, there’s no reason why we can’t do it again. As long as we get the victory, who cares how we got on the team? Now I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m not about to throw this match away for anything when the other two teams will probably be waiting for us to make a mistake exactly like this one. Tearing ourselves apart and allowing our team to blow up from the inside is exactly how we lose, so can you all just suck it up for this one night so we can all get this over with?

(Everyone remains silent for a second as the other four Elitists just stare at each other. There’s clearly no love lost between any of them, but they choose not to say anything until finally Charlie Marr begins to speak.)

Charlie Marr: Fine. Just remember who your team Captain is, and don’t screw this up.

(Charlie looks at Daryl as he says this, before glancing at the others. Finally, Charlie Marr opens the door before walking out, leaving everyone left to think about what was said as Voltage fades away from the backstage area.)

(The camera opens to Eden Sinclair sitting in her office. Despite the drama that is going on outside of the arena, she appears to be in good spirits as she is speaking to someone on the phone.)

Eden Sinclair: Yeah, Territorial Invasion is turning out to be a really great show so far, Mr. Chapek. Anarchy In The Arena, Brand Warfare. That’s not all –

???: YOO-HOO! You wanted to see me boss?

(Kenn Kenn walks into the frame as Eden isn’t too thrilled with him just walking in.)

Eden Sinclair: Hey I’ll have to call you back.

(Eden hangs up the phone before smiling up at Kenn Kenn, motioning for him to sit down in the chair opposite of her. He gladly does before crossing his legs.)

Eden Sinclair: Kenn! First of all, next time be sure to knock before walking in. And second, I’m super glad you’re here because I’ve got some exciting news I think you’re going to like.

Kenn Kenn: Ohhh, Kennyonce likes it already! :mjgrin:

Eden Sinclair: That is great to hear. Well, as you already know, at Territorial Invasion, it’s all about brand warfare and there is going to be a New Breed Showcase match taking place with three young individuals competing to prove who is the biggest top rising star, each one representing their respective brand. As we all saw on Dynasty, Milli Banks will be representing Dynasty and as we all saw last night at Dead Men Tell No Tales, Hunnid Honcho was added to represent Showdown. And Kenn if you know where I’m going with this, Voltage needs a representative in the match.

Kenn Kenn: (pointing at himself) Mwa?

Eden Sinclair: That’s right, you’ve shown nothing but promise ever since you got here. You got the charisma and the personality and everybody just can’t seem to get enough of you so that is why I am choosing you to represent Voltage in that match. Sure you may have lost at Rise Of The Resistance, but I know you went all out and you will once more at Territorial Invasion.

(Kenn claps his hands together twice before speaking.)

Kenn Kenn: Well Ms. Sinclair, that just might be the best news I’ve heard in a dog’s age! This would be my very first major opportunity to show what Kenn Kenn can do, to show that I’m the hottest act on Sunday nights and that none of this has been a fluke, that Kenn Kenn is the real deal here. I can’t wait –

Eden Sinclair: I have to stop you right there Kenn. I love the enthusiasm, but I need you one hundred percent serious. You can have a good time on your own time, but this is serious business. I have to warn you…failure is not an option. Much like Anarchy In The Arena and Brand Warfare, this is a great chance to show that Voltage is the top brand. This is a huge opportunity, and you better not mess it up. I repeat, failure is not an option.

Kenn Kenn: Trust me hunny, you made the right choice in choosing me. I bleed yellow and Ima rep to the best of my abilities. I know that big bully Halsey got my emotions to overtake me at Rise Of The Resistance, but I know better than that now. Milli Banks and Hunnid are amazing competitors, but they gon find out real soon that they ain’t got nothing on Kendoll. Thank you so much for this chance, I promise I won’t let you or Voltage down. I’m coming for that dub, and I’m walking out the victor in that showcase.

Eden Sinclair: That’s exactly what I love to hear. Keep that energy going into Territorial Invasion and show we have the fastest rising star in the company.

Kenn Kenn: You know it boo! Thank you so much for this opportunity, you will not regret it.

Eden Sinclair: That’s amazing to hear. Go out there and get the job done and make Sunday nights proud! You’re excused now.

(Kenn leaves the office pumped up for this opportunity. He leaves the office before looking in a direction seeing someone approach him.)

???: Kenn Kenn!

(Sofia Clarke approaches him as he is more than happy to see her again. He opens up for a hug, and she asks why not and gives a side hug.)

Kenn Kenn: SOFIA! Nice to talk to you again, still looking stunning as always.

Sofia Clarke: Thank you Kenn, and thanks again for the spray tan tip.

Kenn Kenn: No problemo, you look even more beautiful than before because of it hunny. 😁

Sofia Clarke: (blushes) Thank you! Before we get into what happened in there with your discussion with Eden, I wanna get your thoughts on what happened at Rise Of The Resistance in your match with Halsey Neel?

Kenn Kenn: I was mad at first when I saw Halsey being a bully, and it got the best of me because I hate bullies, because I’ve had to deal with them almost all my life. It sucks, Halsey may have gotten the win, but she will get what is coming for her sooner rather than later. People like her, her actions catch up to her eventually. They will tonight when Kylie gets revenge on her and shows that her actions are not tolerated and that things won’t change for her until she opens up and lets all that anger and bitterness go that she has for the both of us. I was upset about how it all went down afterwards, but like I usually do, I got over it quickly and decided to look on the brighter side of things because I knew something was waiting for me around the corner, and it just happened. I’m so excited Sofia!

Sofia Clarke: Well, speaking of that opportunity that came to you, I think we all wanna get your thoughts on the news you just got from Eden Sinclair that you will be Voltage’s representative in the New Breed Classic at Territorial Invasion?

Kenn Kenn: Oh Sofia I’m so fired up it’s not even funny! I’m fired up to show that Voltage is the best show on television, and they got the brightest star on Voltage. I’m even more pumped up because this is my first real big opportunity in EAW since I came back and I’m looking forward to it big time. I’ve been waiting for an opportunity like this to come my way for a while, because I wanna show the other brands what I’m capable of who didn’t wanna take that chance on me. I can’t wait to prove everybody wrong who say I’m just a flash and the pan and the people who are just mean to me for no other reason that I’m different than anybody else. But don’t let me being excited and pumped up fool you, especially Milli and Hunnid, because I can be serious whenever I want to be. My first big opportunity in a spot like this, and I am not going to screw this up. I lost to that little meany Halsey at Rise Of The Resistance but I learned a big lesson in that match. That lesson is not to let anger consume or take over me because it’s just not me, and it ended up costing me. Halsey will get hers in due time because bullies never get rewarded in the long run because of the poor choices they’ve made throughout their life. Kylie is going to put her in her place later on tonight and I’ll have a front seat to watch it all go down. I plan on dusting myself off and getting myself back on track, and there’s no better way than standing out as the top rising star while waving that bright yellow Voltage flag high. I can’t wait and it can’t come soon enough.

Sofia Clarke: What are your thoughts on your opponents at Territorial Invasion?

Kenn Kenn: Oh, those two got some bright futures and they will give me a lot of fight, but it’s all not going to matter in the end because I made a promise to Eden Sinclair and our audience on Sunday nights. Milli and Hunnid are newcomers and I know they both can end up doing great things this season, but I’m still very confident in my chances in the Showcase match because neither of them are Kenn Kenn and bring what I do to the table. I’m the hottest act on Sunday nights for a reason, and every brand is going to see they’re missing out on that Kenn Kenn spicing things up on their brands!

Sofia Clarke: Sounds like Hunnid and Milli got their hands full at Territorial Invasion.

Kenn Kenn: Ohhhh you best believe it Sofia. Kennyonce is just getting started baby. Everybody thinks Kenn Kenn is a rising star now, well, they haven’t seen nothing yet. I’ll see you at Territorial Invasion. 💋

(Kenn spins out of the frame still in excitement over getting the biggest opportunity of his career so far. Sofia looks on smiling as Kenn screams in the distance once again that she looks fantastic.)

(The camera fades back to the ringside area where the fans are heard being very loud and chanting various things which are hard to make out. )

Rich Russillo: It’s always great to be here in France. These fans are very passionate! We have some great wrestling coming up so let’s get right to ring! Haruka Kashimashi and Lila Vandran are about to throw down in a Voltage versus Showdown Showcase Match!

Persephone: I can’t wait! I hope it’s a long one too!

Bella Braxton: The following con–

Crowd: WE WANT TLA! WE WANT TLA! WE WANT TLA!

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CON-

Crowd: FREE TLA! FREE TLA! FREE TLA!

Bella Braxton: :wtf:

Crowd: FREE THE INNOCENT! FREE THE INNOCENT! FREE THE INNOCENT!

James Peters: Well it seems that Bella Braxton is really struggling to do her job here tonight. These fans are clearly very invested in what happened last week regarding T-

Persephone: Regarding some former employee who doesn’t even work here anymore? Why would they care? No, I think that some of these fans are simply misguided but I’m sure they will come around when we give them some good quality Disney entertainment!

Rich Russillo: Didn’t you just say earlier tonight you were gunna miss having an extra Elitist on Voltage? :umad:

Persephone: Shut up, Dick.

( A man in a suit is shown tapping his earpiece as he enters the ring and whispers something to Bella Braxton. The fans are shown booing loudly in outrage. )

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! At this time we know that a show as exciting as Voltage can really get the blood boiling! So in order to calm things down a little bit we are going to be showing a live airing of one of the greatest French movies of all time! Please enjoy our special presentation of the 1970 Disney masterpiece… THE ARISTOCATS!!!!

( The crowd begins to boo even louder as the arena darkens and the animated film begins to play on the big screen. The crowd does not seem pleased to witness the film about wealthy talking cats in Paris. )

Persephone: Oh come on y’all. Duchess and her kittens are so precious! How can you not love them?

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Crowd: TLA! TLA! TLA!

Persephone: No! TLA is La Pantera Sexual he isn’t an aristocat. I mean I don’t know who they are talking about but pay attention to the movie!

Crowd: KILL THE CATS! KILL THE CATS! KILL THE CATS!!!

Rich Russillo: Oh no. It seems that this cute animated children’s movie is causing the Voltage fandom to become even more bloodthirsty. I’m not so sure this is working…

Bella Braxton: :lupe: !!!!!

( The man in the suit is shown tapping his earpiece once again as he enters into the ring to talk to Bella Braxton before taking his leave. )

Bella Braxton: Unfortunately due to “unforeseen complications” we will be moving onto the next match immediately and will not be airing the film in its entirety as intended.

James Peters: That’s too bad. I really was hoping to sit here all night watching movies instead of wrestling.

Persephone: How could you not want to watch wrestling?

( The arena lights back up as the movie is taken off screen. The camera briefly cuts to the audience where large groups of fans are shown being escorted out of the arena by security. However, the cameras quickly cut back to the ring focusing on the entrance area so as to not show the crowd. )

Rich Russillo: Don’t be concerned live viewers. I’m being informed that there was a minor incident in the stands but those involved are being removed from the arena. It’s always a shame when one or two fans have to ruin things for everyone.

James Peters: One or two? I think we lost like 80% of our cr-

Persephone: Yes! We lost 80% of the decrease in viewership which means we have gone up!!! Our ratings are booming! Stay tuned for more Voltage!!!

James Peters: :comeagain:

(The camera fades back to Bella Braxton in the ring who has recomposed herself to announce the next match at long last with the crowd having ‘settled down’.)

Bella Braxton: The following is a Voltage vs. Showdown Showcase Match!!! And it is scheduled for one fall!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(“W-B-X ~W-Boiled Extreme~” by Aya Kamiki [Feat. TAKUYA] hits to cheers from the crowd.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first from Sapporo, Hokkaido weighing in at 128 pounds she is “The Prodigious Valkyrie” HARUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKAAA KASHIMASHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!

(Haruka Kashimashi comes out to the ring to cheers from the fans as she smiles and slaps hands with all of them while making her way out to the ring. Haruka looks prepared for the upcoming match ahead of her, ready to add another victory to her record and get back on track ahead of Territorial Invasion.)

Rich Russillo: It is always a pleasure to see Haruka compete each and every week. I might be biased but I am pulling for her to win this!

James Peters: I would question your loyalty to Voltage if you didn’t Rich. But even aside from that I know many want to see her win because she is a great competitor who has definitely come a long way in the past few months!

(“Bilgewater” by Brown Bird hits to a mostly positive, but slightly mixed reaction from the crowd. )

Bella Braxton: And her opponent from Manchester, New Hampshire weighing in at 103 pounds she is “The Devout Devil” LIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLAAAAAAAA VAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANDRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRANNNN!!!!!

(Lila Vandran makes her way out to the ring to mostly cheers but some boos from the die-hard Voltage fans who are clearly on Haruka’s side. Lila doesn’t pay attention to the crowd though, ready and focused for the match ahead of her as she stares directly at Haruka.)

Rich Russillo: Lila is a great competitor don’t get me wrong. Any other night I would be pulling for her to win, and even with that said there’s still the chance that she might manage to do exactly that.

Persephone: I don’t see why we wouldn’t be pulling for Lila to win. She’s great! You guys are being weird and biased tonight.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: We are now underway as Haruka Kashimashi and Lila Vandran are here and they are throwing down for Voltage and Showdown pride.

Persephone: But which one is from Voltage and which one is from Showdown???

Rich Russillo: How do you not know that…? You have literally called her matches in recent weeks…

Persephone: That’s true. I always love to watch Lila compete. What a queen!

Rich Russillo: :wtf:

James Peters: She’s not… Nevermind. This match is getting started up now. Both competitors are now looking to lock up in the ring… No! Lila Vandran charges in at the gut on Haruka Kashimashi, sending her flying backwards into the corner! Lila traps Haruka in the corner before grabbing her by the arms and tossing her across the ring with Haruka landing on her back. A very intense opening for Lila and we will see if that strategy plays out well for her in the long run. Haruka lands in the corner and goes to pull herself up but here comes Lila with the boot to the face to keep her right back down. Lila is now delivering hard kicks to Haruka down in the corner as she takes out a substantial amount of aggression on her opponent. The referee eventually has to count Lila off her opponent as Lila smartly stops the kicking assault on Haruka before the referee can throw a disqualification or warning at five.

Rich Russillo: Well Lila Vandran does have until five. The referee’s interference however does allow Haruka Kashimashi back up and she seems to be in pain holding her gut and chest from Lila’s assault so far in this match. Haruka takes a brief rest in the corner but Lila is not giving her much time as she stalks in and punches her hard right in the face! The crowd is torn here between these two great competitors however, I would suspect that Haruka seems to have a bit more support being the Voltage favorite and you know that our Voltage fans are loyal to their own!

Persephone: Wait, Haruka is on Voltage??? I thought…

Rich Russillo: :francis:

Persephone: I mean obviously. We all love her here! Let’s go! I love Haruka!

James Peters: … That being said … Haruka Kashimashi continues to take severe punishment from Lila Vandran in the corner. Lila grabs the head of Haruka and bashes it repeatedly into the top turnbuckle! She then drags Haruka to the next one and bashes her brains in there as well! The next one too! And let’s make it four! Lila bashing Haruka’s head into the turnbuckle of all four turnbuckle paddings! And now Lila with hard in corner clotheslines to the chest of Haruka for good measure! You can hear the hard collision of flesh on flesh from the intensity of those blows out here! Lila is just beating the holy hell out of Haruka until the referee forces her to stop once again.

Rich Russillo: Lila Vandran backs off Haruka Kashimashi who pulls herself back up in the corner. Lila runs off the ropes… but wait!!! HARUKA COMES RUNNING BACK WITH A DROPKICK TO THE ANKLES OF THE RUNNING LILA!!! Lila is taken off her feet by that sudden and smart move from Haruka. Lila grounded and pulls herself up in the corner as Haruka is already up now and targeting the ankle of Lila! Hard kick to the ankle as Haruka may have found a weak spot to target her opponent! Repeated leg kicks from Haruka as Lila can barely stand up with the repeated assaults on her limb. Haruka grabs the leg of Lila but Lila fires back with hard forearms to the face knocking Haruka over and backwards to the mat. Lila not allowing Haruka to apply an ankle lock or whatever submission move she clearly had in mind there.

James Peters: Lila Vandran grabs Haruka Kashimashi and whips her towards the ropes… but Haruka comes flying back with a Flying Burrito!

Persephone: Is that an actual wrestling move?

James Peters: Yes. Yes it is, and Haruka Kashimashi just used it to take down Lila Vandran! Haruka waiting for Lila to get back up… She charges in! But Lila with a hard uppercut to the jaw of Haruka! No! Haruka ducks beneath the blow and connects with a spinning Heel Kick to the face of Lila, knocking her down. Haruka grabs Lila by the throat and pulls her backwards with a Belly to Belly Suplex taking down Lila to her back on the mat! Haruka falls into the first cover of this match!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Lila Vandran with the kickout! Haruka is now lurking and waiting for Lila to get back up and clearly has devious intentions in mind. Haruka wants some and is coming to get some. HARUKA FLYING ACROSS THE RING TOWARDS LILA WITH A HANDSPRING ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!!-

James Peters: No! Lila Vandran moves out of the way! But Haruka Kashimashi catches her from behind with a Back Chop to the back of the head! Lila whips around violently as Haruka begins to chop her hard across the chest repeatedly just bashing into her opponent! Lila falls back into the corner as Haruka charges in but Lila gets the legs up shoving Haruka back! But Haruka moves before the legs can get her! Haruka backs up as Lila fires out of the corner with a running forearm to the face staggering her backwards. Lila whips Haruka across the ring… Haruka comes running back and ducks beneath a hard lariat from Lila. Haruka off the ropes… and she eats a big uppercut to the jaw from Lila as she nearly collapses from the impact of that one blow!

Persephone: Yowie wowie! What a great competitive match between two good sports! Good times for all! 😃 !!!

Rich Russillo: :mjpls: Lila Vandran grabs the staggering Haruka Kashimashi and connects with the Help Yourself! The single legged Codebreaker connects! Lila with the cover as this match may indeed be quite over!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: Haruka Kashimashi with the kickout! Lila Vandran thought she had this match there. Both competitors down as they slowly get back up. Lila back up first as she charges towards Haruka with a running punch… but Haruka counters and fires back with repeated punches to the face of her own! Haruka really firing off here staggering Lila backwards! Haruka just bashing everything that she can get her hands on… but Lila with a hard knee to the gut! Lila with a powerful knee catches Haruka off guard and the gut has been targeted by Lila in this match and it seems that Haruka may indeed have a weak spot of her own!

Rich Russillo: Lila Vandran kicks Haruka Kashimashi hard in the gut before lifting her high up in the air. Lila going for a Powerbomb here! No! Haruka manages to break out of it and falls down in front of Lila landing on her feet! Haruka grabs the legs of Lila and tips her over onto her back! Leaping Elbow Drop driving the spike of the elbow down right into the face of Lila! Lila rolls away in severe pain as Haruka is stalking her opponent here having taken total control out of nowhere. Lila pulls herself up in the corner and here comes Haruka to deliver repeated Back Chops to the chest just working away at her opponent’s stamina in the corner and I’m not sure how much Lila has left in her at this point.

James Peters: Repeated Shoulder Thrusts from Haruka Kashimashi to Lila Vandran in the corner until the referee counts to five and intervenes.

Persephone: Nice to see the referee showing lenience instead of just ending this match midway. We all want to see where it goes. Every last detail.

Rich Russillo: Lila Vandran comes firing out of the corner with a Running Clothesline but Haruka Kashimashi ducks it! Haruka grabs the arm of Lila and whips her across the ring. No! Lila counters and throws Haruka through the air and sends her flying over the top rope to the outside! Haruka just crashed and burned right out here in front of our table and she is down and in a bad way! Lila taking a quick break as Haruka recovers on the outside and the referee begins the count!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!! TWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! THREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

James Peters: But Lila Vandran won’t win this thing by countout! She goes out to the apron! But Haruka Kashimashi is back up and grabs the ankle of Lila as she goes out to the apron! Haruka with a chop block to the ankle of Lila who falls backwards landing on the back of her neck on the apron before collapsing on the outside! The hardest part of the ring! No wait! Lila just fell and her leg got caught up in the ropes and she is stuck upside down! Haruka grabs Lila and bashes her head repeatedly into the apron as Lila is trapped! Haruka taking full advantage of this and really giving Lila a beating until Lila eventually manages to get her foot free and falls down to the outside of the ring.

Referee: FOURRRRRRRRRRR!!! FIVEEEEEEEEEE!!! SIXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!

Rich Russillo: Haruka Kashimashi rolls back into the ring as it looks like she might win this match via countout!

Referee: SEVENNNNNNNNNNNN!!! EIGHTTTT!!!! NIN-

James Peters: But Haruka Kashimashi couldn’t wait! Haruka charges towards the ropes and connects with a Tope Con Hilo on Lila Vandran on the outside! What incredible athleticism up in here!

Persephone: Was that risk really necessary? She almost had the match won via countout!

(Persephone looks at a man in a suit standing behind her as he adjusts the Disney pin on his collar.)

Persephone: Not that I’m complaining! What a brave warrior is Haruka! A brave Showdown warrior!

Rich Russillo: She’s from Voltage.. Anyways, Haruka grabs Lila and throws her back into the ring. Haruka is not going for the cover yet as instead she goes up to the top rope! HARUKA OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A FLYING CROSSBODY TO LILA VANDRAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE GETS ALL OF IT!!!

James Peters: NO!!! LILA VANDRAN COUNTERS IN MIDAIR ROLLING THROUGH THE FLYING CROSSBODY INTO A COVER!!! THE COVAH!!!!! IT’S OVAH!!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: No! The kickout from Haruka Kashimashi! But how could this be happening? Lila Vandran thought she had somehow found a way to win and now this match might be secured in full for Team Voltage!!! Vandran with a hard curb stomp to the back of Haruka’s head keeping her down as Vandran has clearly realized she has to do what she has to do. Lila is sick of Haruka’s stuff and takes her down with a Gamenguri. Lila now up to the top rope and she looks to finish things once again with a high risk maneuver!!!

James Peters: TOP ROPE MOONSAULT FROM LILA VANDRAN AND IT CONNECTS!!! LILA WITH ANOTHER COVER ON HARUKA KASHIMASHI!!! FOR THE WIIIIIINNNNN!!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: How can this match not be over? The resilience of Voltage’s own Haruka Kashimashi to somehow kick out here!

Rich Russillo: She’s learning :wow:

James Peters: :wow:

Rich Russillo: Lila Vandran now realizing what she has to do! Lila stalking Haruka Kashimashi as she gets back up! Lila off the ropes… SWEET RELEASE!!! THE SPRINGBOARD FAMOUSER!!! SHE GETS ALL OF IT ON HARUKA-

James Peters: No! HARUKA KASHIMASHI MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!!! LILA VANDRAN CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE MAT!!! Haruka now slipping behind Lila… SUNKISSED RHODONITE CONNECTS!!!! Lila is down and she has been knocked the hell out! But Haruka is not finished just yet!

Persephone: She’s going to the top rope!!!

Rich Russillo: HARUKA KASHIMASHI CONNECTS WITH THE PRODIGIOUS LANDING!!! SHE GETS THAT INCREDIBLE HIGH FLYING MOVE IN!!! THE COVER!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… HARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRUKA KASHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMASHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!

(“W-B-X ~W-Boiled Extreme~” by Aya Kamiki [Feat. TAKUYA] hits as the crowd explodes into cheers.)

Rich Russillo: YES! HARUKA DID IT!!! VOLTAGE WINS THIS SHOWCASE MATCH THANKS TO HARUKA KASHIMASHI!

(Haruka Kashimashi slowly gets back up to her feet, having her hand raised by the referee as Lila Vandran rolls out of the ring.)

James Peters: Lila Vandran returns to Showdown with a loss under her belt, having come up short against Haruka tonight.

Rich Russillo: She did a good job James. This was an intense back and forth match but in the end Haruka prevailed! Lila has nothing to be ashamed of and she almost won!

Persephone: But almost is not good enough! As a proud member of Voltage I feel like I personally won this match!

(The camera cuts to a commercial for the upcoming debate between EAW legends Impact and Cage! It’s gonna be violent!)

(Voltage returns and the camera cuts to ringside as ‘Spaceship II’ by Alex Wiley, and Chance The Rapper blasts throughout the arena, prompting boos from the crowd as an irritated, and angry Sierra Everett marches down to the ring, wearing a leather jacket, bra top, shorts, and knee high boots. And on her way to the ring, takes time to jaw jack with the fans, who are wracking at her nerves extra hard today.)

James Peters: Here comes Sierra Everett, and I’m no body language expert, but she does NOT look happy.

Persephone: I couldn’t possibly understand why.

Rich Russillo: Well, last week, during her match with Ronan Malosi, Di-

Persephone: Rich, I was being sarcastic.

Rich Russillo: Oh. But I’m still looking forward to hearing what Sierra has to say, despite the fact I got a feeling what it will be.

Persephone: And what is that?

Rich Russillo + James Peters: Complaining.

(Sierra Everett gets in the ring, and demands a mic, which she soon gets from a stagehand, beginning to repeatedly tap on it to make sure it’s working, only annoying the crowd even more. ‘Spaceship II’ by Alex Wiley, and Chance The Rapper fades out in the background as Sierra paces the ring back and forth before she starts speaking.)

Sierra Everett: Failure isn’t something I’m all too familiar with. My track record on the indies proves it. But here? Here, I’ve lost to Usagi Senshi, and worst of all, Ronan Malosi. Now, Usagi, I’m able to say that was on me. But with Ronan Malosi? It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that was on Diamond Dixon, who slid in the ring, and hit me in the head with a steel chair, something I’m still feeling the effects from. But why was she able to hit me with a steel chair, and not cause instant disqualification? That’s right, the referee was down, and during that time, I had Ronan Malosi beat. Not just for a three count, but for a FIVE count. Diamond, I thought two weeks ago, you were planning to be the bigger person, and walk away from the situation, which is what you should’ve done. But now, you’ve gotten yourself placed in a match with me at Territorial Invasion. A match that isn’t even worth my time, because everyone can see that there’s one ‘crown jewel’ in Elite Answers Wrestling. Said Crown Jewel being Sierra Everett, and honestly, I think that’s the reason why you attacked me, Diamond. Interrupting your interview time is just a cover up, really, the reason is jealousy. You’re jealous that I’m thriving, and you’re… choking in your first big title opportunity. If given the chance, that’s something I’d never do. But while we’re on the topic of chances, another chance for Diamond Dixon to redeem herself after Poor Unfortunate Souls isn’t gonna happen. Because no one’ll be able to take her seriously again after Territorial Invasion. Not Captain Charisma, not Eden Sinclair, not even hers-

(“Bussin” by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby interrupts Sierra’s speech, something she isn’t happy with, despite doing it to everybody else in the past. But Diamond Dixon comes out to a positive reaction from fans, the crowd favoring her over Everett by a mile. Similar to Sierra, Dixon isn’t in her ring gear either, wearing an expensive, yet flashy outfit, showing off for the crowd.)

James Peters: Safe to say, things are about to heat up.

Rich Russillo: You can say that again, James. Both women don’t mind expressing their thoughts, and we’re in for a battle of egos.

James Peters: But who’s will outweigh the other, and grow as they walk out victorious?

Rich Russillo: One way to find out, but that’s Territorial Invasion-

Persephone: And right now, we’re on Voltage, so can you both shut your mouths while she speaks?

James Peters: :wow:

(Dixon stops at the stage area, and addresses Sierra from there with a microphone in hand, having grown tired of Everett’s spiel, and being rather amused by it all.)

Diamond Dixon: Girl, do you ever just shut up?

(The crowd laughs at this statement from Dixon, but Sierra Everett only grows more irritated in the ring, not wanting to be made a fool out of, especially after last week.)

Diamond Dixon: I mean, God, you just drone on and on and on, talking about NOTHING. Look, regardless of what happened at Poor Unfortunate Souls, I’m only destined to become a bigger star overtime. Meanwhile, other people… not so much. :yikes: Despite what you’ve done on the indies, you’ve still yet to come close to what I’ve done in my short career thus far. All you’re known for, and all you’re good for is picking fights, then losing them. But this particular fight, you’ve messed with the wrong one, and last week, I showed you exactly that when I took the steel chair, and put it to your head.

Sierra Everett: The only thing you showed is: you’re real tough when having a steel chair in hand. When we were face to face, when I was verbally embarrassing you in front of the whole world, you walked away, and it turns out, that was just to blindside me, because you couldn’t take me one-on-one, which is probably why you’re standing on that stage right now! If you came in this ring, we both know the outcome, and that’s me getting rightful vengeance.

Diamond Dixon: Fine speech, but I could come down there, and lay you out again if you want. In fact, instead of me coming to you, I got a better idea! Why don’t you come to me? I’m standing right here after all, and this time, don’t plan on leaving.

(Diamond Dixon spreads her arms, basically welcoming Sierra to come on down.)

James Peters: Guess I was right when saying things were about to heat up, looks like these two are gonna fight!

(The crowd are clearly excited at the prospect, becoming louder as anticipation. Sierra looks around, pondering for a moment, but ultimately begins to shake her head.)

Sierra Everett: No! You want me to come down to you, and for what? So you’ve got time to run? Nice try, besides, I don’t mind talking. Because we’re gonna be doing a whole lot of it heading into Territorial Invasion I suppose, so why not get a head start? And on this mic, I get to clear up any misconception you might have, and you’ve got a pretty big one about me, Diamond. Claiming that all I’m here to do is: pick fights, and lose. But no, I was signed on to be a STAR for the Voltage brand. Let me empathize that word ‘star’. Something you think you are, but are really not. That’s the reason you’re empty handed right now. That’s the reason, instead of getting your own interview time, you had to share it with Ronan Malosi of all people. That’s the reason I’m gonna be remembered in ten years while you’re barely remembered in three. That’s the reason-

Diamond Dixon: Do we just have short term memory in here? Stop talking, and acting as if you’ve had some perfect career. Unlike me, your first loss came against Usagi Senshi, the member of a trio that has yet to find ANY success in EAW, and has mainly created traction for all the wrong reasons. Also, you wanna blame me for your loss against Ronan?

Sierra Everett: Duh, who else is at fault, idiot?

(Diamond Dixon chuckles to herself briefly.)

Diamond Dixon: What’s funny is even if I didn’t interfere last week, there’s still a chance you would’ve lost to Ronan regardless. And at Territorial Invasion, there’s barely a chance of you beating me, because I’m gonna show everyone that you’re just another poser, who shouldn’t have EVER been calling themselves the ‘crown jewel’ in the first place. Nicknames should be reserved for those who actually embody them. And when you think crown jewel, you think of Diamond Dixon, not Sierra Everett. And if anyone’s told you otherwise, they must’ve told you the wrong story then.

(“Bussin” by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby blares throughout the arena to a raucous reaction from the audience as Diamond Dixon waves goodbye to Sierra Everett with a smug expression on her face as she heads to the back. Meanwhile, Everett can be seen talking trash still, albeit off mic, fired up by what Diamond was saying, and prepared to face her at Territorial Invasion.)

James Peters: Strong words from Dixon, but it’s all about backing them up.

Rich Russillo: At Territorial Invasion, she’s either gonna be proven right about Sierra, or proven wrong, depending on the outcome.

Persephone: As if Everett needed anymore motivation.

James Peters: It’s another opportunity to prove herself, similar to last week, and although it got a bit muddied up by Diamond Dixon, this time, I’m sure there’ll be no surprises, no interference, and they’ll have a clean match to settle things.

(The camera fades elsewhere after zooming in on Sierra’s stewing face, looking towards the stage still, despite Dixon having walked away.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades backstage as the camera shows the inside of one of the locker rooms in the arena. It focuses on a person sitting in a chair, who is revealed to be none other than the one challenging Serenity Valdez for the Specialists Championship tonight, Ayu Megumi. She was taking deep breaths and trying to calm herself down, knowing she has been training incredibly hard for this moment. The chance to win the Specialists Championship, but even after all of that, she really couldn’t shake the nerves of it all. And that is when someone opened the door, Ayu turned over and she saw it was Usagi Senshi. She closed the door behind her and sat down next to Ayu, with the two of them sitting in silence for a few seconds before Usagi slowly spoke up.)

Usagi Senshi: Are you ready?

Ayu Megumi: I…I think so-

Usagi Senshi: I don’t want to see any doubt in that statement, I will ask again, are you ready?

Ayu Megumi: Of course.

Usagi Senshi: Are you feeling nervous?

Ayu Megumi: Yeah…of course I am.

Usagi Senshi: Are you letting it affect you?

Ayu Megumi: A…A bit, yeah…

Usagi Senshi: Don’t listen to it, don’t let it dictate what you want to accomplish. Don’t let it affect you to the point you can’t fight, are you going to let that nervousness of yours bring you down when you are this close to your match?

Ayu Megumi: Of course not!

Usagi Senshi: Then don’t let it get to you, not after everything that you have said. I know that as the Ice Aces we have been through a rough patch, but do you know how hard you worked to get this kind of opportunity? You won the fatal four way match, you beat Haruka in the Falls Count Anywhere match and proved that you were the true winner. But after going through all that trouble, you are going to lose again? Are you going to lose again just like you did against Theron? Or how we all lost against Soul Food Sunday? I am disappointed that you were the one who ended up taking the pin, but by this point I don’t care about that, because we are the Ice Aces! We continue to get back up no matter how many times we are knocked down, but in this match, you can’t afford to lose. Not after you said how this would be your redemption, everything would be meaningless, everything that you have worked for would be thrown into the trash. So I ask you now…do you think you can win?

Ayu Megumi: …Yes, I can.

Usagi Senshi: I doubt you can after everything, you don’t show any confidence, you let the nervousness take control of you. I am not sure you can win this-

(Ayu suddenly fires up, as she suddenly stands up and raises her voice at Usagi.)

Ayu Megumi: I am not willing to give up when I have come this far, Usagi-chan! Not after everything that you, Aria and I went through, not after how many people doubted us, not after they have continued to treat us like trash and write us off like we were nothing! I have trained as hard as I could to be able to make this redemption a reality, I changed for the better so we could arrive here and prove that the Ice Aces are able to succeed. I feel nervous because it is normal to feel that way, but I am not going to let that nervousness bring me down. I am going to fight despite it, I am going to show how much fighting spirit I have, and I am going to show how good enough…no, I am going to show that I am BETTER…than good enough.

(Usagi stares in silence before a small smile appears on her face, of course she believed in Ayu, she just needed to say the right things to make her feel motivated and fired up, and it seemed it worked out perfectly. But just then, the door is kicked right open as the two turn in confusion and it is revealed to be ARIA, as she waves at them with a happy attitude.)

ARIA: SURPRISEEEE! I…brought…a special guest!

(Just then ARIA walks further and she shows she is accompanied by…Miru-chan! Ayu’s dog! Usagi and Ayu gasp in unison as Miru-chan runs over and Ayu quickly picks her up. Miru-chan licking Ayu’s face as she is super excited to see them.)

ARIA: And I also brought you this!

(ARIA then walks over and she gives Ayu another thing, it was takoyaki! Ayu’s favorite food and seeing that makes Ayu even happier.)

Ayu Megumi: Wow, thank you so much ARIA-chan! I can’t believe you actually went the extra mile for this-

(Just then ARIA puts both of her hands on Ayu’s shoulders, and ARIA gives her a very serious look.)

ARIA: Of course I went the extra mile for my friend, this is my way of giving you my support because I believe in you Ayu-chan. I know that you can go the distance, I know that you are able to win this match if you just continue to give it your all and continue to believe in yourself! Despite all the ups and downs that we had to encounter, we are still here standing, we are still alive despite everything! I know that all of us have gone through a very few rough weeks but I am positive that tonight will be the breakthrough for you, because after everything, you deserve to hold that Championship high in the air! No matter what happens, Miru-Chan, Usagi-Chan and I will be there. No matter if you win or lose, you will always have my undying support Ayu, and that is a promise that can’t be broken.

(Ayu stands in silence for a moment as she looks towards ARIA and Usagi and a small genuine smile appears on her face.)

Ayu Megumi: Ayu…ARIA…

???: Ooooohh…sorry, am I interrupting your little moment?

(Just then, the three turn to the doorway once more hearing a familiar voice, and it is none other than Eden Sinclair. She stands there with that sickly sweet smile of hers and the mood of the Ice Aces goes down, even Miru-chan starts growling in anger when seeing Eden.)

Eden Sinclair: Hmmm…not much of a welcoming presence, huh? Don’t blame me, I wasn’t the one who left the door open. But anyway, I simply arrived here wanting to take ARIA for a moment and talk to her about something, it won’t take long so if you will excuse me-

ARIA: No.

(Eden suddenly stops for a moment and then tilts her head to the side, slightly confused.)

Eden Sinclair: What do you mean…by no?

ARIA: I said I won’t go with you, I have better things to do, I want to be with my friends and get Ayu ready for her match.

Eden Sinclair: Huh…I don’t know if you heard me right, so let me repeat it once more-

ARIA: I already said no, you do not have any right to talk to me, Usagi or Ayu that way. It has been tiring to see you push people around the way that you have done and I am not willing to take anymore of your nasty actions. I am not going to be your little rat and give you whatever you want, you think I am going to do that after you are forcing people to do things they don’t even want to do in the first place? Blowing things out of proportions? Even firing people for just being themselves? You are NOT welcome in this locker room, I am not walking out with you because any other day of the week I would take being smashed into thumbtacks and pieces of glass 1000 times over than having to deal with YOU. By this point, the only person of authority that I am willing to talk with is the Commissioner of Voltage, and as far as I can see…it isn’t you either.

(ARIA stands her ground as the rest of the Ice Aces shoot glares at Eden, Eden can only stand in confusion and shock before her expression turns into a scowl full of anger.)

Eden Sinclair: Is that how you are seriously going to respond to me? It is tiring enough having to deal with helping Voltage go through this new merger, trying to help everyone learn from the new Disney way because it isn’t the same Voltage anymore. I am not willing to let people get their way, to hurt and seriously injure other people and let them act like uncontrollable savages, it isn’t that way anymore and everyone has to deal with it! You had a job to do that you outright refused to do and lied to me about as you seem you aren’t willing to cooperate anymore. Talking to me this way and acting like I am not your superior, and most of all, doubting my mission as a Disney representative. After what happened with TLA last week, I am not going to handle anyone being insubordinate. If you want to waste my time and refuse to give me the type of information I want, then I will make sure that the Ice Aces’ lives are a living nightmare.

Eden Sinclair: And if anyone needs any proof of that, let’s make it official! Usagi, you are barred from accompanying Ayu to her match and furthermore BANNED from the building for the rest of the night.

(That kind of information immediately shocks the three of them, and they are clearly angry about it as Ayu speaks up.)

Ayu Megumi: That is not fair, you can’t do that!

Eden Sinclair: Ah well, I just did! Because I am not sure if you three know, I am still the person currently in charge of this brand! And besides, Ayu is only the one supposed to be out there wrestling so there is no need for any…distractions to happen. So as soon as you are done with your cute reunion, Usagi can leave the premises. Have a wonderful night!

(Eden flashes her sweet smile once more and she turns around, leaving without anything more to say as Ayu, Usagi and Aria look at each other incredibly frustrated.)

Usagi Senshi: Stupid little bi-

(ARIA then raises her arm at Usagi, shaking her head and signaling her it wasn’t necessary. Usagi scoffs and she simply starts yelling profanities in Japanese as ARIA sits down with Ayu, trying to calm her down since she was feeling thrown off her game after that sudden change. And on that note, Voltage fades into a commercial break.)

( Commercial break for Little Caesars Pizza featuring Xander. He doesn’t have to break his account to get his usual five large pepperoni pizzas and 36 count parmesan garlic wings! )

(The Voltage camera fades to the exterior of the arena where the crowd has nearly tripled in size. The EAW security guards at the doors are shown looking concerned with the ever growing size of the crowd which has reached a potentially overwhelming level with the relatively small size of the EAW security forces.)

Guy in Crowd: Can you believe that they took our signs and tore them up?

French Man: Sacrebleu! How dare they kick me out of the arena! I paid for my ticket!

Small Child in Crowd: We all did! I paid to see TLA! Where is he?

Crowd: LET US IN! LET US IN! LET US IN!

EAW Security: :lupe: !!!!!!!!!

(Several protesters attempt to storm the arena but are knocked down with batons and tasers from the security forces. French police are shown standing by as a number of protesters are hauled off in police vehicles to be taken to jail for their no doubt serious crimes.)

EAW Security on Loudspeaker: Please disperse and return to your homes or lodgings! This event is underway and will not be allowing further entry! Thank you!

(EAW security also repeats the announcement repeatedly in French but few to no fans are shown leaving the area on their own will.)

EAW Security: Nah get outta here for real.

Crowd: SI! SI! SI!

(Suddenly the crowd turns around and begins walking in the opposite direction of the arena.)

EAW Security: :notbad: I didn’t think that would actually work.

???: Woof woof grrr !!!

Crowd: AJFJA_SJF_SJAF_)JA)_$J)_SAJF_)AJS)F_JSA_)$U)_ASJFOPASJFPA

EAW Security: OH fu-

(The crowd erupts into cheers as a large vehicle is shown rolling through the crowd towards the arena. From a distance Steroid Dawg can be seen perched on top of the vehicle which now has the entire crowd circling around it and cheering.)

EAW Security: Nah I’m going home. I don’t get paid enough for this.

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(The tank approaches closer to the arena as the security who didn’t abandon their post raises up shields to defend the perimeter. However, the tank stops before crashing into the arena with the top hatch popping open. Soon after TLA is shown hopping out of the tank wearing World War II era Ally inspired military gear and holding a loudspeaker.)

Crowd: TLA! TLA! TLA!

TLA: Orale que honda mis amigos! We be doin’ big shit! Big vato shit stay poppin’ off here in Paris!!!

(The crowd cheers as many fans are shown waving French flags.)

TLA: We taking over and y’all know how we do up here en Francia. This going to be our Normandy and you know that we stay landing and driving all the haters up out of EAW!!!

Crowd: Liberté pour EAW!

TLA: That sinvergüenza ain’t want us all up in that arena. She done fired mi culo for no reason at all. Imma good hombre. We all good hombres y mujeres. Y’all know we ain’t just sitting here and taking it. We standing up for ourselves! This that revolutionary type shit! ¡Viva la revolución!

Crowd: VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN!

Steroid Dawg: Le woof.

Translation: We’re going to tear you all apart. TLArmy advance!!!

( Suddenly the crowd of protesters begins advancing on the arena as a united front. Several security guards holding shields are knocked over as fans begin to pour through the hole and into the arena. However, there is another wave of security on the inside as chaos begins to ensue. Many protesters are taken down and arrested but their numbers are overwhelming as they begin to pour into the building. TLA and Steroid Dawg are initially shown doing lucha things flipping over the security guards but eventually are lost in the crowd among everyone else and can’t be seen in the chaos ensuing backstage.)

( The camera fades back to ringside. )

Rich Russillo: What the hell is going on backstage???!?! Are we safe in here?

Persephone: What are you talking about Rich? We are just sitting here waiting for the next match. There’s absolutely nothing to be concerned about.

James Peters: Ummm…

Persephone: NOTHING. TO. BE. CONCERNED. ABOUT.

(Persephone smiles as she looks up at a nearby man in a suit who is sternly staring at her from nearby the commentary table.)

Persephone: Woo more wrestling! Leggo!!!

(The camera fades back to Bella Braxton in the ring.)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(‘Unbreakable’ by Fireflight plays as the crowd shows their appreciation for Kylie Grace riding out to the stage on her miniboard as she is followed by her friend, Kenn Kenn. She shows her appreciation for the welcoming response, as does Kenn as the two Elitists make their way down to the ring, ready as Kylie Grace heads to the ring for her match.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST….BEING ACCOMPANIED BY KENN KENN….FROM SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT 125 POUNDS…..”KG”….KYYLLIIEEEEE GRRAACCCEEE!!!!!

James Peters: The crowd showing their love for one of the brightest stars on Voltage and she giving it right back. You would think tonight she wants to get revenge for what Halsey did to her and Kenn Kenn at Rise Of The Resistance.

Rich Russillo: You have to wonder what happened last week with Michael is on her mind as well.

(‘Seek and Destroy’ by Metallica plays, and the crowd boos as Halsey Neel walks out, prepared to get another victory under her belt. She pays no attention to the boos making her way to the ring, with her eyes locked onto Kylie and Kenn as she is clearly ready for this match despite the numbers game once again being played.)

Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT….FROM BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND….WEIGHING IN AT 140 POUNDS….SHE IS “THE RIPPER”…..HAALLSSEEYYYY NEEEEEEEELLL!!!!

James Peters: Another one of the best young stars here on the yellow brand. She picked up a much needed win at Rise Of The Resistance against Kenn Kenn, and looks to keep that momentum going against his partner, Kylie. I think it’s going to be hard to stand in her way.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: And this one is underway as Kylie and Halsey circle the ring before putting their arms up looking to test the other in strength. They lock hands, but not fir long before they break apart and just wait for the other to make the first move. They continue circling before stepping up to one another in the center of the ring, AND HALSEY SHOVES KYLIE BY THE FACE! Just straight disrespect from The Ripper!

Persephone: :mjlol:…… I mean… How rude!

Rich Russillo: KYLIE DOESN’T TAKE TOO KINDLY TO THAT AS SHE TAKES DOWN HALSEY AND BEGINS WAILING AS HALSEY TRIES COVERING UP! Kylie just raining down several elbow shots as the referee steps in and manages to create some separation…but not for long as Kylie goes back in the attack, BUT HALSEY KICKS HER IN THE KNEECAP…BEFORE POPPING UP AND DELIVERING AN UPPERCUT TO THE JAW THAT DRIVES KYLIE BACK, AND THEN SHE HITS ANOTHER ONE – AND THEN HALSEY RUNS AND ALMOST TURNS KYLIE INSIDE OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE!! WHAT A SEQUENCE THAT WAS FOR HALSEY! Halsey seems proud of her work so far before going to pick her up while glancing at Kenn Kenn on the outside.

James Peters: But Kylie fights back by pushing Halsey back before Halsey charges at her – BUT KYLIE COUNTERS WITH A HIP TOSS! Halsey retreats under the bottom rope and stands….AND HERE COMES KYLIE WHO DELIVERS A SPEAR THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE AS THEY BOTH CRASH ONTO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!

Persephone: Kylie looks to have the momentum in her favor as she rolls Halsey back into the ring before climbing up to the ring apron and then climbs up to the top rope….AND KYLIE DELIVERS A CROSSBODY FROM THE TOP ROPE TAKING OUT HALSEY! AND THEN KYLIE TRANSITIONS INTO THE FIRST COVER OF THIS MATCH!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Rich Russillo: Halsey kicks out of and Kylie is quickly back her to her, and she runs and goes to drive her knee into the side of Halsey’s head – BUT HALSEY SIDESTEPPED IT AND THEN DELIVERS A LEAPING NECKBREAKER! Halsey may have just bought herself a few valuable seconds as she pulls herself up with the ropes and approaches Kylie who is stirring on her knees… AND SHE REPEATEDLY HAMMERS AWAY AT HER BACK BEFORE PICKING HER UP IN A POWERBOMB POSITION…AND THEN THROWS KYLIE IN THE CORNER WITH S BUCKLR BOMB! Kylie has no clue where she is…as Halsey takes her down and has the Heel Hook applied! Kylie is screaming in pain but can she get to the ropes? Kenn Kenn is on the outside trying his best to pump her up!

James Peters: Kylie is inches away – AND SHE GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE! Halsey is forced to let go as Kylie slides out of the ring. Kenn Kenn is trying to give her some words of encouragement – HALSEY TAKES DOWN KYLIE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! And now uh oh….Kenn Kenn and Halsey Neel are face to face.

Kenn Kenn: (no mic) :francis: Nothing but a big bully –

James Peters: Halsey shoves Kenn Kenn!! Kenn Kenn looks like he wants to attack her but he keeps his emotions in check as he sees – KYLIE RUNS UP BEHIND HALSEY AND DRIVES HER FACE OFF THE EDGE OF THE RING APRON!! And then Kylie throws her back in the ring and follows right behind her. Kylie stalks Halsey before….KYLIE TAKES HER DOWN WITH A LOU THESZ PRESS WITH SEVERAL FLURRIES TO THE FACE! Kylie is in complete control Halsey crawls away and stands up in the corner – AND KYLIE DELIVERS A SPLASH IN THE CORNER! Kylie follows that up….SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND DELIVERS THE “POWER PUNCH!! KYLIE DROPS DOWN ON TOP OF HER FOR THE WIN!!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

James Peters: Halsey gets her shoulder up surviving that flurry of momentum…..AND THEN KYLIE IMMEDIATELY TRIES TO LOCK IN “CRY ABOUT IT!” BUT HALSEY IS REFUSING TO LET IT HAPPEN, AND SHE MANAGES TO ESCAPE AS BOTH RACE BACK TO THEIR FEET! And Kylie goes for a clothesline… but Halsey catches her with a uranage backbreaker!! Halsey backs up to her corner as Kylie stirs back to her feet, and then charges going for the spear – BUT KYLIE SIDESTEPS IT AND SENDS HALSEY SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST THROUGH THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!! Could be a huge mistake by Halsey there.

Persephone: AND THEN KYLIE PULLS HER OUT FROM THE CORNER AND ROLLS HER UP!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!

James Peters: KICKOUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! Kylie stands and then….SHE GOES FOR A RUNNING BICYCLE KICK – BUT HALSEY DUCKS UNDERNEATH AND GOES FOR A BACKSLIDE PIN, BUT KYLIE ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET…AND DELIVERS A FRONT DROPKICK TO THE FACE! Kylie once again is in control as she runs to her corner and ascends up the top rope….SHE GOES FOR “FALL FROM GRACE!!!

Rich Russillo: IT BACKFIRES AS HALSEY GETS HER KNEES UP…AND LOOK AT THIS, HALSEY TRANSITIONS INTO A TRIANGLE ARMBAR! KYLIE IS IN SOME SERIOUS TROUBLE RIGHT NOW! AS HALSEY IS PULLING ON THAT ARM, WHAT IS KYLIE GOING TO DO?! Kylie tries to reach her foot out for the ropes but she still has a ways to go.Kenn Kenn is trying his best to pump the crowd up to help Kylie out. BUT LOOK, I THINK IT’S WORKING! KYLIE USES WHAT STRENGTH SHE HAS AND DEADLIFTS HALSEY OFF THE MAT….AND THEN DROPS HER ON HER HEAD CAUSING HALSEY TO LET GO OF HER ARM! Both women are down again as they both crawl in opposite directions of one another as Kylie clings to that injured arm.

James Peters: AND THEN HALSEY ALMOST SPLIT KYLIE IN HALF WITH A DEVASTATING SPEAR AS SHE TURNED AROUND! THE HOOK OF THE LEG!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!

James Peters: AND KYLIE GETS THE SHOULDER UP JUST IN TIME!! Halsey doesn’t waste any time in picking Kylie up off the mat and picks her up in a fireman’s carry, we all know what this means! Halsey is going to go for “Blood On The Leaves” here- BUT KYLIE IS TRYING HER BEST TO FIGHT OUT OF IT AS SHE THROWS SEVERAL ELBOW SHOTS TO THE SIDE OF THE FACE, AND SHE MANAGES TO SLIP OFF HER SHOULDERS, AND SHE RUNS HALSEY FORWARD OFF THE ROPES LOOKING TO ROLL HER UP….BUT HALSEY HELD ON! Kylie rolls back up to her feet and charges….BUT HALSEY CATCHES HER WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!!

Persephone: Kylie pulls herself up in the corner, and here comes Halsey again – BUT KYLIE GETS HER BOOT UP KICKING HER IN THE FACE STOPPING HER IN HER TRACKS!! Kylie springboards off the second turnbuckle… AND SHE SPIKES HALSEY’S HEAD INTO THE MAT WITH A SPINNING TORNADO DDT! She doesn’t go for the cover though as she makes her way over to the corner and makes her way up to the top rope! This is extremely risky as it didn’t work out last time and she barely survived the aftermath…BUT HERE SHE GOES! AND SHE DELIVERS AN ELBOW DROP RIGHT TO THE HEART OF HALSEY AS SHE GOES FOR THE COVER AND THE WIN!!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!

James Peters: BUT HALSEY STILL MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF IT!! Now it’s Kylie thinking of her next move in order to keep Halsey down, and she is almost begging her to get back to her feet…AND THEN KYLIE GOES FOR “POWER PUNCH” FOR THE SECOND TIME, BUT HALSEY SIDESTEPPED IT AND THEN HOOKS BOTH OF THE ARMS OF KYLIE, AND THEN DELIVERS A FULL NELSON SLAM!!

Rich Russillo: Halsey looks at Kenn Kenn on the outside, before she begins to stomp the life out of Kylie on the mat. Halsey runs off the ropes…AND THEN DELIVERS A KNEE TO THE HEAD AND NECKBREAKER COMBO! Halsey looks to be in complete control now as she slowly picks Kylie up, AND THEN SLAMS HER FACE FIRST ON THE MAT! HALSEY RUNS AND THEN GOES FOR “OFF WITH YOUR HEAD”….AND IT CONNECTS!!! THE BICYCLE KNEE FOLLOWED WITH A YAKUZA KICK!!! HALSEY DROPS DOWN AND MAKES THE COVER AS KENN IS TRYING TO WILL KYLIE TO KICK OUT!!

OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!1

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!

James Peters: AND KYLIE STILL STAYS ALIVE! A little bit of shock on the face of Halsey as she was sure that was going to put this match away. Halsey picks up what seems to be the lifeless body of Kylie – AND KYLIE LOOKS LIKE SHE MIGHT HAVE BEEN PLAYING POSSUM AS SHE DRIVES HALSEY BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER!! SHOULDER THRUST AFTER SHOULDER THRUST FROM THE EXHAUSTED KYLIE GRACE!!

Rich Russillo: Kylie lifts her on the top rope and then climbs up with her, and Kylie looks to be going for a superplex! But Halsey us fighting back with several shots to the ribs, and oh no! Both of them are going back and forth on that top rope as it’s a battle for control….AND THEN HALSEY DELIVERS A HEADBUTT, BUT THEN KYLIE HITS A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! KYLIE GOES FOR THE HURRICANRANA OFF THE TOP ROPE – BUT HALSEY DOESN’T LET IT HAPPEN AND HOLDS HER BODY WEIGHT! HALSEY PULLS HER BACK UP AND HAS HER IN A POWERBOMB POSITION….AN AVALANCHE POWERBOMB FROM THE TOP ROPE! OH MY GOD!! AND HALSEY HOOKS THE LEG ONCE MORE!!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEE!!!!

Rich Russillo: DID SHE GET HER?!?! NO, KYLIE SURVIVES ONCE AGAIN! Halsey knows that Kylie can’t have much left in the tank as she picks her up and gets her set up in position between the legs… BUT KYLIE COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP! Kylie buys her some precious valuable time to recover just a little bit as they pull one another up in opposite corners. Both seem exhausted as they both stumble to the center of the ring and turn around to face one another….AND A KNIFE EDGE CHOP FROM HALSEY! ANOTHER ONE THAT BACKS KYLIE UP INTO THE CORNER! Halsey Irish whips Kylie into the opposite corner…AND SHE CHARGES AGAIN LOOKING FOR A SPLASH!

Persephone: BUT KYLIE AGAIN GETS HER FEET UP TO SAVE HERSELF!! Halsey stumbles backwards a few feet, and Kylie takes this opportunity and runs and delivers a running hurricanrana!! She sends Halsey into the corner and then gives her no time to breath as she charges after her and drives both of her knees into her chest, and then follows that up with a monkey flip as Halsey lands flat on her back! Kylie can feel victory within reach as she goes up top for a third time in this match, and she balances herself looking down on Halsey –

James Peters: AND KYLIE GRACE CONNECTS WITH A PICTURE PERFECT “FALL FROM GRACE!!!” THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS CONNECTS! KYLIE HURT HERSELF IN THE PROCESS AND IS TRYING TO CRAWL OVER AND MAKE THE COVER, AND SHE DOES BY HOOKING THE INSIDE LEG!! SHE’S GOT HER!! KENN KENN IS GOING CRAZY ON THE OUTSIDE!!

OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!

Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE SPOTS HALSEY’S FOOT UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!! Great ring awareness right there from Halsey as Kylie is in disbelief. Those few seconds she took to make the cover turned out to be costly because it gave Halsey just enough time to know where she was. Now what does Kylie do?

James Peters: Kylie might be wondering the same thing as she rolls away from Halsey and then uses the ropes to pull herself up. She awaits for Halsey to stand and turn around, and she does as she swings – BUT HALSEY SUCKS AND THEN DELIVERS A HIGH KNEE ACROSS THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE!! AND THIS TIME IT’S HALSEY WHO SWINGS, BUT KYLIE DUCKS IT AND THEN DROPS HALSEY DOWN AND HAS “CRY ABOUT IT” APPLIED!!! THE BANK STATEMENT CROSSFACE IS APPLIED AND HALSEY ONCE MORE IS IN DEEP, DEEP TROUBLE!! HALSEY IS TRYING TO REACH OUT FOR THE ROPES SEVERAL FEET IN FRONT OF HER – BUT KYLIE STOMPS ON HER HAND!! IS HALSEY NEEL GOING TO TAP OUT HERE?!

Kenn Kenn: (no mic) YES! YES! TAP OUT!! YOU GOT THIS SIS!

James Peters: HALSEY MIGHT HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE – BUT WAIT!! HALSEY REVERSED THE PRESSURE AND SOMEHOW REVERSES IT INTO A PIN!!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!

Rich Russillo: KYLIE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO LET GO TO SAVE HERSELF! SHE ALMOST JUST GOT CAUGHT THERE AS Kylie is quicker to her feet and she charges and goes for “Power Punch” once more, BUT HALSEY SIDE STEPS IT AND DELIVERS A SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX AS KYLIE LANDS RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD! Both women are down again before beginning to stir in the center of the ring facing one another on their knees – AND THEY EXCHANGE RIGHT HANDS AND BOTH ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH ONE ANOTHER! OH LOOK –

James Peters: OUT OF NOWHERE, HALSEY PICKS HER UP ON HER SHOULDERS, AND SHE GOES FOR “BLOOD ON THE LEAVES!!!!!” AND IT CONNECTS – NO!!!! KYLIE CAUGHT THE LEG SOMEHOW AND REVERSES INTO A DRAGON SCREW!! HALSEY STANDS BACK UP WITH A BIT OF A LIMP AND HERE COMES KYLIE WITH A RUNNING KNEE….BUT HALSEY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND SHE USES HER MOMENTUM AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES… AND NEARLY DECAPITATES KYLIE WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO THE HEAD, AND AGAIN GOES FOR THE PIN AND THE VICTORY!!!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEE!!!

Persephone: ARE YOU KIDDING?! KYLIE SURVIVES ONCE AGAIN!! How much more does she have left? Kenn Kenn on the outside was scared that was going to be it too as we all did.

Rich Russillo: Halsey once more picks up Kylie and…Kylie tries to fight free from her grip, but isn’t having much luck as Halsey continuously drives her knee into her face! AND THEN HALSEY SWITCHES HER AROUND …AND THEN DELIVERS ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX! Kylie is refusing to die though as she stirs to both knees… AND THEN HALSEY DELIVERS A SOCCER STYLE KICK TO THE STOMACH! After that, she kicks Kylie away with her foot. Halsey looks to be in absolute control with victory likely moments away as she turns to Kenn Kenn on the outside.

Kenn Kenn: (no mic) Why girl? Why do you choose to be the way you are? Just end the match already.

Halsey Neel: (no mic) Because you both are a waste of my time.

James Peters: Kenn Kenn obviously isn’t a big fan of that remark. Halsey turns her attention back over to Kylie and she looks to be setting up for “The Fall”!! Halsey is gonna put this match to bed right now –

Kenn Kenn: (no mic) Bully. Just a bully, it’s sad.

Rich Russillo: Halsey just shakes her head looking over at Kenn Kenn on the outside – BUT LOOK! OH MY GOD!! KYLIE OUT OF NOWHERE WITH AN INSIDE CRADLE!!! THE INSIDE CRADLE!!!

OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

(‘Unbreakable’ by Fireflight plays as the crowd erupts. Halsey Neel is question if it was a three count, before trying to lunge at Kylie in a fit of rage. Kenn Kenn helps her out of the ring as they celebrate up the ramp and laugh at Halsey.)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….KYLLLLIIEEE GRRAACCCEEEE!!!!

James Peters: Halsey is livid, but she really has nobody to blame but herself for taking her eye off the ball the way she did, and Kylie took advantage getting one of the biggest wins of her career so far! Kylie Grace actually picks up a singles victory, and I think the fans in the arena are just as shocked as we are!

Persephone: You can easily chalk up the assist to Kenn Kenn though, because it’s no secret Halsey had the match won until Kenn started talking to her.

Rich Russillo: Either way, congratulations to Kylie Grace! That was a huge win, and it’s obvious that Halsey Neel isn’t happy whatsoever about that one, knowing that Kenn Kenn’s distraction actually got to her!

(The final shot is of Kylie and Kenn celebrating the win on the stage, while Halsey is staring a hole in them, in absolute anger of what just transpired. From there, Voltage fades from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion where 2022’s Brand Warfare match will take place.)

(The camera fades to ringside where Bella Braxton is shown in the ring but she soon leaves it after noticing a commotion at ringside.)

James Peters: After what has been a wild night here on Voltage what is even going on now…

(A number of EAW fans are shown bursting from behind the curtain as they begin to run down the rampway into the ringside area.)

Persephone: WHAT? Oh no we got a jumper… Security!

(Security guards from the audience area are shown trying to convince the fans in vain to leave but most of their forces have been overwhelmed by the size of the protest and they can do little else but just stand by and demand the fans leave.)

Bella Braxton: Ummm I am being told that this is not part of the show… I would advise you all to leave the area now for your own safety!

(A neckbearded fan wearing a Ronan Malosi t-shirt is shown entering the ring and sitting on the top turnbuckle as he tosses his fedora into the crowd who throws it back at him knocking him off the turnbuckle.)

James Peters: We seem to have an escalating situation here but I am being told that we have French police and security reinforcements inbound so it should all be taken care of.

Crowd: DOWN WITH EDEN! JUSTICE 4 TLA! VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN!

Rich Russillo: Wait what the hell? Is that who I think that is?

James Peters: IT IS! TLA HAS ENTERED THE ARENA!!!

Crowd: TLA! TLA! TLA!

Persephone: He can’t be here! He was fired! Get him out of here!!!

(TLA is shown in the stands walking down the stairs amongst the crowd of protesters as security is shown hassling him trying to get him to leave. However, the presence of Steroid Dawg keeps them away every time they try to grab him.)

Rich Russillo: TLA is invading Voltage! He’s taking over the show!

Persephone: No wonder he was fired! This isn’t legal!

TLA: (off-mic) Orale you know we rollin’ layin’ down that open challenge! We getting that ring time yo. Ain’t no catering time for a vato. We storming that ring get yo trasero out here you know imma whip it! Get my lucha on leggo!

James Peters: BAH GAWD ALMIGHTY TLA IS HERE AND HE’S LOOKING FOR A FIGHT!!! WE HAVE LOST ALL CONTROL IN THE ARENA HERE TONIGHT!!!

(However, before TLA can reach the ring a large group of police and security comes down the ramp and surrounds the ring and ringside area. All of the fans who have jumped the barricade are pinned down and placed in handcuffs.)

Steroid Dawg: Grrr WOOOF!!!

Translation: FREE THEM!

Persephone: Oh good it looks like the backup security and police forces have arrived. We need to lock this down!

???: OUT! OUT! OUT!

James Peters: Wait is that—

(The crowd boos loudly as Eden Sinclair makes her way out to the stage screaming with a microphone being surrounded by multiple flanks of security.)

Eden Sinclair: Are you kidding me with this? Get that man out of here this instant! OUT! OUT! OUT!

TLA: (Off-Mic) Tranquila mami. Y’all just overreacting gotta give me my trabajo back real quick. Gonna be putting on them finest luchas for y’all up in here.

Eden Sinclair: Absolutely not! You are no longer an EAW employee! You are not wanted here!

Crowd: TLA! TLA! TLA!

Eden Sinclair: AND NEITHER ARE ANY OF YOU! GET THEM ALL OUT OF HERE NOW! OUT! OUT! OUT!

TLA: :noah:

(TLA looks on in annoyance as the security forces finally reach him yanking him over the barricade into the ringside area and tackling him down to apply handcuffs. The police are shown using a snare pole in order to capture Steroid Dawg who is placed in chains before being loaded into a cage. TLA is forced to stand upright as he is dragged up the ramp.)

Persephone: Good. This isn’t Disney friendly entertainment. I was really scared of what he might do!

James Peters: Well tonight sure has been interesting. I wish that these police would be a little gentler with some of our fans they aren’t all trained fighters like TLA.

(The police are shown smashing a 300 pound man’s head into the LED along the ramp as they arrest him and drag him out of the arena.)

Eden Sinclair: Clearly I was right to fire you. Of that I now have no doubt! Not that I had any before. But hopefully this shameful display will convince all of these people that what I did was the right thing. No more TLA in EAW ever.

(TLA is shown being dragged up the ramp past Eden Sinclair as he smiles cockily at her with a small trickle of blood flowing down his forehead from the brutality of the police arresting him.)

Eden Sinclair: Oh you would be bleeding wouldn’t you? Don’t worry we have a black and white filter for that…

(The camera turns to a black and white filter everytime TLA is shown on screen.)

Eden Sinclair: EAW is different now. Better now. You can go crawl back and wrestle in NWF or whatever garbage wrestling promotion you came out of. Or go wrestle in Mexico for all I care. It’s probably not long until you get thrown out of this country just like you got thrown out of Voltage.

(TLA lunges towards Eden Sinclair who shrieks loudly before falling back and dropping her microphone. However, the security hold onto TLA’s arms firmly and he is held back from leaping towards Eden.)

TLA: (off-mic) Ayy chica in case you didn’t see my tank… THIS RIGHT HERE… IS A DECLARATION OF WAR!

(TLA is yanked back suddenly by the security who drag him out of the ringside area leaving a startled looking Eden Sinclair to be helped up by her personal security. She briefly looks around wide-eyed at the chaos that the show has descended into as she exits to the backstage area while security finishes dragging the remaining protesters out of the arena which soon is left eerily quiet amidst the remaining fans.)

Rich Russillo: Well…

James Peters: The show goes on…

Persephone:

(The camera cuts to a commercial for the new “Papa Demon” documentary released via crowdfunding on Bitchute. The only media which has the balls to ask the question… “was he really that bad?”.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades backstage because the ringside continues to be cleaned up after TLA’s shenanigans. Kylie Grace, who was victorious a little earlier thanks to some help from Kenn Kenn, appears to be less than cheerful, and it obviously has something to do with all the drama going on with Voltage. The firing of TLA definitely shook up the atmosphere of the Voltage roster, and Kylie ended up letting that affect her. She tried to cheer herself up with the toys that Michael gave her last week, as she grabbed the fingerboards and she began to ride them across the walls while she walked down the hallway. She went to turn the corner when all of the sudden, she saw someone standing there and she almost drops the fingerboards from the surprising jumpscare. But the man standing there was actually Dr. Doyle, as he quickly spoke up to Kylie.)

Dr. Doyle: Miss Grace, there you are! Are you alright?

Kylie Grace: Oh!…Uh, hey there Doctor! Yeah, just got a bit spooked.

Dr. Doyle: My apologies, I was looking around everywhere for you because I needed to ask you a very important question.

Kylie Grace: Well, what is that question? Do you want me to teach you more tricks to ride the fingerboards?

Dr. Doyle: …Maybe another time, Miss Grace, but that’s not the question I wanted to ask you, it has to do with…Michael.

(Kylie’s expression slowly turned into a confused one as Dr. Doyle told her that.)

Kylie Grace: Huh? What…is happening with Michael?

Dr. Doyle: I think everybody already knows what is happening with Justin and his other personalities. Justin is one of my co-workers, someone I can consider a friend, a normal person with hopes and dreams just like you and everybody else. But a grave incident happened that changed him for the worst…Samael was born. And then just after that Caine appeared…and Michael did as well. Justin developed various personalities, and Samael is the worst one of them all. He has been trying all of his might to take control of Justin’s body by himself, and I have given it my all to stop him, to find the cure to save Justin. And during all the months I spent trying to find a solution, last week was the first time I ever saw something like that, Miss Grace…I think you might be able to help me here.

(Kylie’s confusion quickly turned into one of shock as Dr. Doyle told her that, she…being able to help?)

Kylie Grace: I am so confused Dr. Doyle, what do you mean by that?

Dr. Doyle: I am talking about you being able to force Michael to take control, I have never seen that before with any other person that Justin was able to meet after the incident. With your presence you were able to force Caine away effortlessly and then bring Michael to the forefront, that is why I am asking you for your help. With it, I might be able to discover something that brings me to the next step… to be able to save my friend and stop Samael. Please, Miss Grace, that is all I want.

(Kylie stood in silence for a moment, thinking over what Dr. Doyle was saying to her before taking a deep breath and shaking her head.)

Kylie Grace: I…I am sorry Dr. Doyle but I don’t think I can help you.

Dr. Doyle: Thank you so much! Let’s start right away and let’s go to my office-…Wait, pardon?

Kylie Grace: It is just…I am not in the right mindset to deal with Michael right now. I would like to help, but I am more worried about what has happened recently, TLA just got fired! A man who has been universally loved by the EAW fanbase and has accomplished almost everything that he could was fired just like that because Eden Sinclair didn’t like him being there and didn’t accept him for who he was. That kind of thing just…made me upset! And it also makes me worried about my future here because I have had my run-ins with her and she clearly doesn’t think well of me either. She even forced me to take sensitivity training and made me apologize publicly, what if I mess up again and she takes even worse solutions against me? What if I get fired as well like TLA? I…I don’t want to go through that kind of stress anymore…

(Dr. Doyle felt slightly frustrated that he was almost close to getting a breakthrough with Kylie, but he totally understood why she was acting like that.)

Dr. Doyle: Right…I understand why you are worrying about that, Miss Grace, but I am sure that the situation with Miss Sinclair will be able to be solved sooner rather than later. Captain Charisma’s absence ends in a few days and he comes back next week, he will have the power himself to be able to deal with this while with Samael, I am not sure how much time I have to stop him. Either he could take control of Justin’s body in months, in weeks…or even today, if he isn’t stopped then various people will be seriously hurt so please, all I am asking is that you-

???: There you are Dr. Doyle!

(Dr. Doyle immediately stops talking as he hears that familiar voice, he quickly turns around and he notices Samael…no, luckily, it was Justin! He approached the two of them with a confused expression on his face.)

Justin: You told me to wait in your office while you were gone and you never came back, what happened?

Dr. Doyle: Don’t worry about it Justin, I was just talking with Miss Grace here.

Justin: Oh, who is she-

(And just as Justin turned to look over directly at Kylie, he stared in silence for a few seconds before a gigantic smile appeared on his face, showing it was Michael in control now as he went to give another gentle bear hug to Kylie.)

Michael: KYLIEEEEEEEEEE!!! It is so good to see you once more!

Kylie Grace: O-Oh! Uhm…hi Michael…

(Michael suddenly stops giving the hug and lets Kylie go, he looks at her more closely and he can see from his expression that she looked upset.)

Michael: Kylie…is everything alright? You look very sad.

Kylie Grace: No, no, I just…had a rough week Michael, that is all.

Michael: Why? What happened? Who hurt you?

(Michael suddenly bombards Kylie with questions as he starts feeling upset himself seeing one of his friends sad, but somehow, that ends up triggering Caine to come out as the frown turns into an evil looking grin.)

Caine: Did you miss me?

(Kylie grows even more upset than before seeing Caine once more as she ends up raising her voice.)

Kylie Grace: Don’t…don’t even talk to me! I feel bad enough and talking with you is simply going to make it worse!

Caine: Whoaaa, now I am banned from making jokes as well? Didn’t know Disney was going to get so sensitive now!

(Caine’s grin though suddenly turned into a small frown as he saw that Kylie genuinely looked upset as he slowly spoke up.)

Caine: Hey, what is wrong? Why are you upset? I demand you to tell me.

(Kylie and Dr. Doyle are very much taken off guard by Caine asking that, Kylie feeling very much shocked that Caine was asking her how she was even after he was so nasty to her last week, she ends up giving in and explaining to him.)

Kylie Grace: It is just…I am so upset how TLA was fired last week! He didn’t deserve that after he did nothing wrong, he was fired by a woman who clearly doesn’t like him as she took a small and fixable situation and she blew it out of proportions! So if someone like TLA is going to get fired over that…then what is going to happen to me if I mess up again?

Caine: …Seriously? Is THAT why are you upset? I thought you broke your skateboard or you stupidly lost another match, but that kind of thing makes you upset?

Kylie Grace: W…What???

Caine: Look Kylie, it is inevitable that you are going to find people who are going to treat you like a stepping stone for their own needs and wishes. The world is cruel, dislikeable people exist, hate and pain reigns most of the time. People are going to push you around and treat you like garbage so what you need to do is push back against them and show you aren’t someone to mess with. How old are you? 19? Because you are acting like a child at this moment. So what I suggest is to put on your big girl pants, and do something about if you want to be a little **BLEEP** and cry about it.

(Kylie stood in total silence as Caine told her that, usually in that situation she would feel scared and taken aback but instead, she stared down Caine as a newfound determination was shown in her eyes.)

Kylie Grace: You know what? Maybe I will.

(She then turns to Dr. Doyle.)

Kylie Grace: Thank you Dr. Doyle for listening to me, but I have to go. I need to deal with something.

(Kylie then turns her back on the two of them and she simply leaves without any hesitation as a smile appears on Caine’s face after hearing that and Dr. Doyle can only stand there feeling like his brain was broken in half, how…how did this kind of situation happen? Kylie did the same thing she did last time, and she was even able to make Caine act like that. Dr. Doyle could not simply wrap his head around it but he stopped and turned his head as he felt a hand on his shoulder. It…it was Justin again.)

Justin: Everything alright, Dr. Doyle?

Dr. Doyle: Yes…yeah, yeah, I think so Justin, let’s go…we have a lot to talk about.

(Justin gives a small nod as the two of them walk away themselves just as Voltage fades away from backstage.)

(Voltage opens up at ringside where we witness an excited Paris, France crowd. Suddenly, I’m A Wanted Man by Royal Deluxe hits, as the crowd instantly boos. After a moment, it’s none other than Komatsu Ogawa, Lucas Johnson, and Harley Lewis who step out on stage. The trio doesn’t look pleased whatsoever, and that could be easily translated back to the events that happened at last night’s Showdown event, Dead Men Tell No Tales. Frustrated and upset, all three Showdown Elitists brush off the heavy boos being dealt to them, as they make their way over to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Please welcome from Showdown!!! Komatsu Ogawa, Lucas Johnson, and Harley Lewis!!!

James Peters: Them again? Why do they always have to come onto our show and sabotage everything??

Rich Russillo: I’m pretty sure you know why they are out here tonight, James. The war between them and Theron Nikolas only reached new highs last night, and I doubt they’ll allow him to have the last laugh so easily..

(Eventually all three Elitists end up in the ring. They remain silent, and look out to the crowd as boos continue to pour out. Eventually, Harley Lewis, who is standing between the other two, raises his mic and begins to speak.)

Harley Lewis: Oh yeah, you’ll boo us right? You’ll boo us, but it isn’t because we’re from Showdown and this is Voltage.. No, you boo us because that’s exactly what is wrong with this company. You boo actual talent that deserves all of the recognition in the world, but cheer on the disgraces of this company like Theron Nikolas.

(Hearing the name ‘Theron’ has the crowd erupting into a brief mixed reaction filled with more cheers than boos that annoys Harley Lewis and the rest of the Triangle of Terror. However, Harley continues to speak.)

Harley Lewis: Go on.. Cheer for that disgrace. All it shows is that your cheers hold absolutely no value based on who you all are rooting for. You see, I can understand everyone getting upset because of how we dealt with Theron last week at Rise of the Resistance, and we all get that.. But what he did to us last night surpasses what we did to him.. At least we had the decency to allow him to finish his match at such a big event before choosing to put him in his place. Him? He screwed all three of us out of a Unique Opportunity, and when you combine his ear throbbing theme music along with Hunnid Honcho coming out to the ring, you get Mary S. Atlas winning a Unique Opportunity that she never even deserved to be competing for in the first place. What more can you expect from Theron Nikolas though, right? The dude is a disgrace to this company and is only influencing and leading other disgraces to positions that they will ultimately fail in anyways. To me, Theron Nikolas is nothing but a coward. He’s always hiding. Always trying to cover up who he really is, because behind this “Ghost” Persona where he wants everyone to think he’s new and improved, all I see is a washed up Elitist hanging by a thread, and that thread nothing more than his stupid manager, Natasha Agnello who does nothing but his dirty work.. For months now, and even before us three even thought about invading this pathetic brand, we’ve witnessed Natasha do all the talking for him while he hides in the shadows.. Maybe that’s why he’s referred to as ‘Ghost’ these days, because he’s constantly ghosting his opponents so that he can hide behind Natasha.. Did any of you see him last night? I forgot, you’re all Voltage fans, so you probably don’t tune into good wrestling, but I’ll inform you all right now, that Theron didn’t even have the guts to show his face when he decided to screw all three of us out of that Unique Opportunity. His music played, and again, it was someone else who did his dirty work.. Hunnid Honcho.. But tonight we’re not too concerned about Hunnid Honcho, because the root of this whole situation starts with YOU, Theron. You can’t keep playing these games and hiding behind others with the hopes of extending the relevancy of your career longer than it ever needed to be.. And you for sure can’t be using others to get what you want against young and courageous talent that stands up to their opponents the way that The Triangle of Terror does.. You’re a disgrace, and you need to step aside and allow The Triangle of Terror to do what we are ready to do.. But we all know you won’t.. Theron Nikolas? Not a chance.. So Theron get out here, so that we can push you aside ourselves…

(The Triangle of Terror stand side by side, as they face the entrance ramp. While they’re waiting for Theron to come out, we can see the intensity in their eyes, as they are all ready to get their revenge against Nikolas. Suddenly, ‘Your Turn’ by Memphis Mayfire hits, as the crowd erupts into a mixed reaction of boos and cheers. The Triangle of Terror all get into an athletic stance, as they prepare for an all out brawl. However, after a minute, they notice that Theron Nikolas doesn’t come out, and that it’s just his music playing. A smirk begins to form on Harley Lewis’ face, while Ogawa and Johnson begin to chuckle to themselves.)

Harley Lewis: Here we go again.. Another one of your little games where you yet again choose not to show your face and hide within the shadows. Pathetic.. Truly pathetic Theron.. I hope you’re proud of how much of a disgrace you are proving to be, because from my end it’s absolutely revolting.. And you know what Theron? I believe the cowardice that you-

Rich Russillo: LOOK IT’S THERON NIKOLAS!!! HE SNUCK IN FROM BEHIND THE TRIANGLE OF TERROR, AND HE TURNS LUCAS JOHNSON AROUND!!! CARPE DIEM!!! RIPCORD SPINNING BACK ELBOW TO THE TEMPLE!! JOHNSON IS DOWN!!

Persephone: And now Harley Lewis and Komatsu Ogawa turn their heads! Their eyes light up in surprise.. AND THERE’S OGAWA WITH A RUNNING LARIAT ONTO THERON NIKOLAS!!!!

James Peters: NO!! Nikolas ducks the arm.. Ogawa then regains his footing, then turns around.. SPEAR!!!! NIKOLAS JUST SPEARED THE LIFE OUT OF OGAWA!!!!

Rich Russillo: AND JUST AS THERON WAS GETTING UP FROM THAT SPEAR, IT’S HARLEY LEWIS WITH A FOREARM SMASH TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!! Theron Nikolas stumbles over, then turns around to face him.. SHOOT KICK BY HARLEY LEWIS!! HE JUST BLASTED THERON NIKOLAS IN THE RIB CAGE!!!

James Peters: Nikolas clutches at his midsection, and leans up against the side ropes. Lewis makes his way over to Theron, and whips him over to the far ropes!! Nikolas hits the ropes and rebounds back.. SPINNING HEEL KICK BY LEWIS ONTO THE RUNNING THERON!!!!

Persephone: NO!!! THERON DUCKS AND DIVES UNDER THE BOOT, AND GETS PAST LEWIS WITHOUT ANY HARM THERE!! Lewis spins, but finally catches his balance.. BUT ONCE HE REGAINS HIS BALANCE, IT’S THERON WITH THE HEADHUNTER!!! BUSAIKU KNEE STRIKE DROPS HARLEY LEWIS!!!!

James Peters: Lewis hits the canvas hard, but desperately makes his way back up to his feet.. Wait a second.. Theron is reaching down.. What’s this?! He grabs something.. It’s.. It’s the EAW Mic that Lewis was just speaking into moments ago!! Harley charges at Theron, and goes for an uppercut!! But Theron dodges it.. AND USES THE EAW MIC BY BASHING IT RIGHT OFF THE TOP OF HARLEY’S HEAD!! THE SOUND FROM THE MIC ECHOES OUT, AS HARLEY LEWIS DROPS DOWN TO THE CANVAS OF THE RING IN AN INSTANT.

(Theron Nikolas drops down into a squatting position, and brings his face close to Harley’s. Nikolas has the mic in his hands and begins to speak into it while breathing heavily after the chaos that just transpired.)

Theron Nikolas: You wanted this!! Now you’re going to see what the legacy of Theron Nikolas is all about. You and me. Territorial Invasion.

(Nikolas then flicks the microphone from out of his hands, as it drops down onto Harley’s head. ‘Your Turn’ by Memphis May Fire hits once again, as the crowd goes into a mixed reaction of boos and cheers. Theron then rises up to his feet, and looks down at all three Showdown Elitists in disgust. He then exits the ring, and walks backwards up the ramp with his arms raised high while Harley Lewis is left seething. Voltage then fades out somewhere else.)

(Commercial for She-Hulk, new episodes every Thursday on Disney+.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades into the arena where Bella Braxton is seen with a smile on her face and a microphone in hand, bringing it up as she begins to speak.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time… for the ‘BEST IN THE WORLD CHALLENGE’!!!

(The crowd cheer loudly in response to this, but their reaction turns sour in an instant when the sounds of ‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill blasts through the speakers of the arena! The camera goes over to the stage as Xander Payne is seen pushing through the backstage area. He’s seen wearing the battle scars from his match the previous night at Dead Men Tell No Tales, obviously not his 100% heading out tonight, but that doesn’t hurt his confidence whatsoever. He has his usual attire on, with a ‘Xander Payne (ft. Showdown)’ shirt on to represent team pride heading into Territorial Invasion. The Showdown Elitist takes a look around at the passionate Voltage crowd tonight and can only scoff in response before making his way down the ramp and to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Toronto, Ontario, Canada… weighing in at 255 pounds… ‘THE BEST WRESTLER IN THE WORLD’… XANDER PAYNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Well it seems like we have a visitor here tonight, as Xander Payne, a member of the Anarchy in The Arena Showdown team, is coming out tonight to continue his ‘Best in The World Challenge’. Last time around we had Donovan Duke answer the call in the main event, and that match ended in a no contest after the two of them were attacked by Kassidy Heart. But now he’s on enemy soil looking to redeem himself and beat another lucky challenger.

James Peters: Well we can’t forget what happened yesterday at Dead Men Tell No Tales. Xander Payne nearly died in the Davy Jones Locker Match, one spot coming to mind was when he took himself, Harper Lee, and Jack Ripley out with a Cannonball Senton from the top of the cage. He’s obviously not in the best of shape, and that’s something that whoever the hell happens to accept is going to have to acknowledge and furthermore take advantage of. I’m just saying, horrible idea to be having another match after what he’s been through this weekend.

Persephone: I sure hope he doesn’t injure himself then! It would be a shame if his career ended tonight on Voltage and left irreparable damage on his body for the rest of his life, nobody wants that. 😔

(Xander makes his way forward and immediately rolls into the ring, making his way over to Bella Braxton who is about to leave for ringside and barks at her to give him her microphone. He snatches it away before calling for ‘It Follows’ to fade away.)

Xander Payne: Jesus Christ… Bella, didn’t we go over this an hour ago? I know you’re not stupid, I know you didn’t forget to read the notecard I penned up for you. You ruined it. My grand arrival onto this God forsaken brand and here you are trying to rain on my parade. Give me this.

(Bella trembles near the edge of the ring before slowly pulling the notecard she forgot to read off from her pocket. The Hall of Famer takes it and shoos her away before heading toward the center of the ring. Clearing his throat while reading the notecard, the crowd continues to loudly boo him which he ignores.)

Xander Payne: Introducing first… from a place MUCH better than Paris, France! Toronto, Ontario Canada!

(The crowd’s boos, somehow, get even louder to the point where Xander can barely even be heard right now.)

Xander Payne: Weighing in at an unbelievably sexy weight with his heavenly six-pack abs and bulging biceps… he is ‘The BEST Wrestler in the WORLDDDDDDDDDDDDD’!!!!!!!!!!!! XANDER PAYNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Xander spreads his arms out and closes his eyes, basking in the glory of a momentous moment from his view. He then chuckles before continuing to speak into the microphone.)

Xander Payne: What happened to being grateful, huh? Name one interesting thing that’s happened in Paris since forever? There’s nothing newsworthy, nothing captivating, nada. So when something actually worth your time comes around… that being me… what do you do? You boo, you give me disrespect, why? Just yesterday I broke my back for you ingrates and you ate that up for dinner with some croissants on the side. You LOVED me, and now what? You change up like there’s something to hate about me, no there isn’t! I’m a perfect specimen, much more than any of you at the very least. So tell me why you choose to hate that? Actually wait, I know the answer to that… jealousy. Jealousy just like everyone else I know, why am I surprised?

Xander Payne: But don’t be so sad because you think you’re the only ones, because you’re not. Coming out to this ring reminded me of the disrespect I’ve gotten from the Sunday Night Voltage brand since my inception. Because if you need a history lesson, the last actually good thing that happened on Voltage was… well, when I was on this brand! Then as soon as the Draft rolled around, I was discarded despite everything that I did, furthermore everything I would do. Then after that’s all said and done they call my line and tell me to come down here, strike while the iron is hot. You’re so lucky that I decided to be generous this week, solely considering the fact that Hurricane Hawk and Heidi Huxley apparently don’t appreciate my ‘Best in The World Challenges’, and I want to be a role model for my brand.

Xander Payne: Maybe someday not just you but Voltage as a whole will appreciate what I’ve done for the rest of Elite Answers Wrestling. But until then, that’ll just be some food for thought. For now, let’s give all of you something to enjoy in what has been an abysmal show up to this point, AND BRING OUT MY OPPONENT FOR THE WEEK!

(Xander tosses his microphone away before turning to face the stage. He paces around the ring, beginning to get ready for his match while a referee slides in as well. Before long, ‘La Marseillaise’ which is the French National Anthem, is heard playing through the speakers. A stock video of the France flag waving in the wind is seen on the titantron as a lady struts out to the stage. She looks stunning as she wears a very glitzy outfit with a studded mask over her face to keep the allure and disbelief of the crowd as they’re in awe of her presence. Xander in the ring is leaning against his corner, looking unimpressed and seemingly waiting for this entrance to hurry up.)

Persephone: What an interesting match! I definitely can’t wait to see who’s going to win this totally not predictable bout!

Rich Russillo: Her name is Lenoir Genevieve, and while she looks gorgeous, seeing as though she’s stepping into the ring tonight it seems she has a dangerous side as well. Whatever that may be, I don’t think it really bodes well for Xander Payne tonight.

James Peters: Who’s to tell! Xander has had some really easy competition for the ‘Best in The World Challenge’ but I’m always led to believe that one day someone is going to come out and shut him up. That person was close to being Donovan Duke last week, but now it might be this lady right here!

Persephone: 🙄

Rich Russillo: What was that Perse? :mjgrin:

Persephone: :whoa:!!!

(Genevieve enters into the ring while Xander pushes himself out of the corner and unenthusiastically begins to warm himself up. The France National Anthem begins to fade while the referee checks on the two of them before signaling for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: The bell makes it official, Lenoir Genevieve has answered the call of Xander Payne’s ‘Best in The World Challenge’ and this match is underway! BUT OUT OF NOWHERE XANDER SPRINTS FORWARD AND CLOCKS HER WITH A FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE WHICH SENDS HER INTO THE CORNER! Xander begins to unload on Genevieve with repeated fists to the face, before transitioning into stomps which bring her down to a seated position! The Hall of Famer is absolutely relentless here tonight, but is stopped by the referee approaching and breaking the two of them up before this gets out of hand! And just look at Xander just eating up the crowd’s reaction toward him!

(Xander breaks away from Genevieve before heading over toward the center of the ring, cupping his ear and encouraging the crowd to get louder in which they happily oblige. Meanwhile, Genevieve is slowly getting up from her position in the corner.)

James Peters: XANDER IS NAILED BY A PICTURE PERFECT DROPKICK FROM BEHIND BY LENOIR GENEVIEVE! Xander doesn’t fall instead stumbling forward against the ropes with a surprised look on his face, he definitely didn’t expect that. Xander turns around, ONLY TO BE CLOTHESLINED OVER THE TOP ROPE BY GENEVIEVE TO FOLLOW! Xander catches himself at ringside and keeps himself up on two feet, meanwhile inside the ring Genevieve takes a few steps back… BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND LAUNCHING HERSELF OVER THE ROPES TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A SLINGSHOT CROSSBODY TO THE OUTSIDE!

Persephone: What a performance by the EAW Hall of Famer!!!

Rich Russillo: Xander’s facial expression has been frozen wide-eyed for a good moment while Genevieve snatches him by the hair and pushes him back into the ring. She then jumps onto the apron and makes her way up to the top rope, lying in wait while Xander begins to push himself back to his feet… BEFORE SHE LEAPS OFF AND ATTEMPTS A DIVING CROSSBODY- NO! Xander catches her! Xander carries her toward the center of the ring, BEFORE LAUNCHING HER OVER HIS HEAD WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM!

James Peters: The shock has worn off and now Xander Payne looks absolutely livid right now. He’s had enough of this match and it’s just started as he snatches Genevieve’s head and brings her back up to her feet, BEFORE GOING UNDER AND LIFTING HER INTO A POWERSLAM NOW! XANDER KEEPS HIMSELF ON TOP AND PINS GENEVIEVE’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

Rich Russillo: BUT SHE SHOOTS THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE TWO! Xander’s face twitches as it’s been made apparent right now this is definitely a tougher challenge than the local competitors he’s been facing recently. He grabs the arm of Genevieve and brings her back up to her feet, BEFORE PULLING HER IN AND REELING HIS ARM BACK FOR A SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE- GENEVIEVE DUCKS UNDER! Xander turns around, ONLY TO BE MET WITH A HEADBUTT BY THE FRENCH NATIVE! Xander crumbles down to a kneeling position while Genevieve turns around and runs the ropes… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING STO TO FACEPLANT HIM TO THE CANVAS!

Persephone: Wait a minute…

James Peters: Genevieve then patiently waits for Xander to get back up, which he slowly does before being met with a kick to the abdomen! This forces Xander to double over while she turns around and runs toward the ropes… LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND ATTEMPTING A SCISSOR KICK TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD-

Rich Russillo: BUT XANDER CATCHES HER AND CONNECTS WITH ‘LAST SEDATION’! POP-UP POWERBOMB-

James Peters: BUT GENEVIEVE COUNTERS INTO A HURRICANRANA! Xander is taken down but quickly begins to get up realizing the predicament he finds himself in, ONLY FOR GENEVIEVE TO STEP FORWARD AND ATTEMPT A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW- But Xander catches it! Xander trips the other leg, BEFORE ATTEMPTING AN ANKLE LOCK- But Genevieve rolls onto her back and boots him straight in the face! That forces Xander to stumble back while Genevieve gets back up to her feet, running toward Xander… only for Xander to move out of the way and send Genevieve into the corner instead!

Rich Russillo: Xander runs forward… CONNECTING WITH A CORNER EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Xander then spins around, BEFORE FOLLOWING IT WITH A CORNER CLOTHESLINE! He’s not done either, CONNECTING WITH A CORNER ENZUIGIRI! He’s looking to finish off what he calls the ‘Xander Special’ here, WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX- But Genevieve elbows him against the side of his head which forces him to let go and stumble back, ONLY FOR HER TO CONNECT WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO THE FACE! She then sets Xander up… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN INVERTED FACELOCK ELBOW DROP! XANDER IS TAKEN DOWN WHILE GENEVIEVE HOOKS THE LEG!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Kick out at two by Xander, forcing this match against someone… with an oddly familiar moveset… to continue.

(The crowd is on their feet and cheering in support for this local competitor while Xander is seen on the ground sputtering for air trying to figure out what the heck is going on with what should’ve been an easy match for him.)

Rich Russillo: Genevieve shoots up to her feet and immediately grabs Xander and brings him up as well. I don’t know exactly what she has in mind right now but it’s not going to be any good… WITH XANDER BEING LIFTED UP INTO A STUNNING TWISTING BRAINBUSTER BY LENOIR GENEVIEVE!

James Peters: BUT XANDER DROPS HIS WEIGHT AND KNEES GENEVIEVE IN THE ABDOMEN! Xander then steps back… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH ‘OVERDOSE’! HUGE PALM STRIKE TO THE FACE OF THE MASKED WRESTLER DROPPING HER DOWN TO THE MAT!

(Xander looks down at Genevieve with absolute disgust on his face while she clutches her face in pain. “Sick of this” is what the camera catches him mouthing before grabbing her head and tugging her back up to her feet.)

Persephone: He looks in a… headlock…

Stew-O: NOT FOR NO REASON THOUGH! HE HAS THE HEADLOCK LOCKED IN WITH HIS DOMINANT ARM AND USES THE OTHER TO GRAB AT THE MASK OF GENEVIEVE TRYING TO RIP IT OFF OF HER FACE! GENEVIEVE IS SCRAMBLING AROUND TRYING TO GET HERSELF OUT OF THIS BEFORE HER FACE IS REVEALED! BUT XANDER HAS TOO MUCH OF A GRIP ON HER!

James Peters: SHE MANAGES TO BREAK FREE! BUT WHAT DOES XANDER HAVE IN HIS HANDS?!

(Xander raises his hand into the air and waves around the mask of Lenoir Genevieve which he has in his hand with a sinister grin on his face. Suddenly though, the crowd is heard giving the reaction of the night as they boom into thunderous cheers.)

Xander Payne: (Off-Mic) What?

(Xander turns around to see Genevieve covering her face while on her knees. But what is made most apparent is vibrant orange hair tied into a ponytail. Something that makes Xander’s face flush with any sort of confidence that he had right now in exchange for confusion… turnt to realization.)

Xander Payne: https://c.tenor.com/EyxflLmdwhcAAAAC/huh-jr-smith.gif

(Genevieve seems distraught with her mask off, trying to wave around in hopes of grabbing at someone or something. But soon, that distraught begins to die down… in fact, it more so seems like she’s laughing. She brings her head up and begins to lower her hands from her face to reveal herself to be…)

Persephone: I KNEW IT! THAT’S NO FRENCH WOMAN! THAT’S MINERVA!

Rich Russillo: 1/3RD OF VOLTAGE’S ANARCHY IN THE ARENA TEAM LAUNCHES TOWARD 1/3RD OF SHOWDOWN’S ANARCHY IN THE ARENA TEAM AND TACKLES HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! MINERVA IS UNLEASHING BRUTAL PALM STRIKES TOWARD THE HEAD OF XANDER PAYNE RIGHT NOW AS HE STILL HAS ZERO CLUE WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!

James Peters: XANDER MANAGES TO PUSH AWAY AND GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET WITH THE TWO OF THEM NOW ENGAGING IN A BRUTAL BACK AND FORTH FISTFIGHT! THE REFEREE INSTANTLY INTERVENES TRYING TO SPLIT THE TWO OF THEM APART SEEMING AS THOUGH THIS IS STILL A MATCHUP IN PROGRESS! BUT THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION SHOVES HIM AWAY AS SHE CONTINUES TO EXCHANGE PUNCHES WITH XANDER!

(DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE ISN’T GOING TO TAKE THIS AS HE CALLS THE MATCH OFF AS A NO CONTEST! THAT DOESN’T DETER EITHER ELITIST THOUGH AS THEY CONTINUE TO ENGAGE IN THIS OUT OF CONTROL BRAWL! MINERVA HAS MANAGED TO PUSH XANDER INTO THE CORNER, BUT XANDER BREAKS FREE AND SNATCHES MINERVA BY THE HEAD AND SLAMS HER AGAINST THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! XANDER ISN’T DONE THOUGH AS HE GRABS MINERVA AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A SAITO SUPLEX! XANDER THEN GRABS MINERVA AND BRINGS HER BACK UP!

James Peters: HE’S GOING FOR THE ‘XANDER DRIVER’! SPINNING TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!

Rich Russillo: BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO USE THE MOMENTUM TO FLIP IT OVER AND TAKE HIM DOWN WITH HER OWN TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER! ‘TPK’ SPIKES XANDER ONTO THE GROUND AND TAKES HIM DOWN AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION STANDS TALL AMONGST THE TWO ELITISTS!

(Minerva pushes herself up to a kneeling position, bearing a grin on her face while the crowd continues to show their support for the World Champion. She looks down at the former Lenoir Genevieve mask she had on and picks it up before getting back up to her feet, looking at it before tossing it on top of an unconscious Xander Payne. ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie then begins to blast through the speakers of the arena while Minerva raises her arms in the air over Xander which is the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade out to elsewhere.)

(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion 2022, with the Anarchy in the Arena match.)

(The numbers 2/2/19 with the letter “E” mysteriously flash across the screen before Voltage returns from break.)

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

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(‘Mo Money’ by Ben McLusky blares throughout the arena to an encore of boos from the audience as Ronan enters on the stage, posing with his fedora, causing pyro to go off before he continues his stride to the ring, ignoring the fans’ hatred for him. Meanwhile, Amaya can be seen in the timekeepers area, retrieving a microphone to announce him.)

Amaya: Introducing first! Residing out of Palm Springs, Florida, weighing in at 285 pounds…HE IS THE MILLION DOLLAR MEGASTAR…AND HAS MORE MONEY THAN YOU…RONAN MALOSI!!!

James Peters: After scoring a win last week over Sierra Everett, Ronan looks to let his streak continue against Madison, a win which could really mount him some momentum in a major way.

Rich Russillo: Yeah, this is an EAW Hall of Famer he’s standing across from, and Ronan is no stranger to opponents higher up on the totem pole like this.

Persephone: Wonder if he’s gonna squander the opportunity this time- of course, I personally don’t think so since everyone on the Voltage roster is so talented!

James Peters: If Ronan can cool with the overconfidence, he could stand a pretty strong chance here.

(“Mo Money” is replaced with ‘O Fortuna’ by Carl Orff as Ronan shadow boxes in the ring, watching as Madison Kaline comes out to a positive reaction, the crowd favoring just about anybody but him. Kaline looks confident as always, believing she’ll walk out victorious over Malosi.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing out of Tampa Bay, Florida, weighting in at 120 pounds…SHE IS THE MISTRESS OF DEATH…MADISON KALINE!

James Peters: Tonight, we are graced with the presence of Dynasty Team Captain, Madison Kaline.

Rich Russillo: We talk about Ronan Malosi having an opportunity to mount major momentum, well, Madison can do the same for Team Dynasty, just like Ronan can for Team Showdown.

James Peters: If she wins here, that’s another person in the match, you know you can beat, which adds that extra wall of security.

(‘O Fortuna’ by Carl Orff fades out in the background as both competitors lock eyes from opposite corners.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Alright, here we go, Ronan Malosi versus Madison Kaline. I’m interested to see this clash of styles between both competitors, who circle one another to start things off.

Rich Russillo: This is sort’ve that feeling out process, not gonna rush into anything just yet.

James Peters: You can see Ronan Malosi talking trash to the Hall of Famer, as usual, always running his mouth, but might be quick to eat his words after a lock up takes place in the center of the ring. Ronan captures Kaline in a standing side headlock, powering her down to the canvas with a side headlock takedown. Malosi’s had a successful MMA career before this, and is putting that prowess on display right now.

Persephone: Wow! Thanks for the history lesson, James! 😲

James Peters: No problem. :mjgrin:

Rich Russillo: Madison powers back to a vertical base, and bounces Malosi off the ropes to free herself! BUT RONAN REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! Madison rushes to her feet, and staggers back in the corner, clutching the back of her head, which slammed off the canvas. Ronan’s got a smug expression on his face, having bested Kaline early, just utilizing that brute strength.

James Peters: Kaline circles Malosi before locking up once more in the center. Madison makes a go behind, wrapping him in a rear waistlock. But with the utmost of ease, Ronan flings her off with a release side headlock takedown. Madison gets to a knee with assistance from the ropes, clearly reassessing her gameplan.

Ronan Malosi: (Off-Mic) I thought you were the captain!

Rich Russillo: Madison gets back up, AND SHE HITS RONAN WITH A FOREARM! AND ANOTHER, AND ONE MORE! MADISON NOW OFF THE ROPES AS SHE GOES FOR A FOREARM- but Ronan gets control of the wrist, and wrings the arm, repeatedly yanking on it, making Kaline drop to a knee. Ronan connects with a pointed elbow to the collar bone, followed by another!

James Peters: Kaline gets back to her feet, despite being in some pain, Ronan still having control of her wrist. But look at Madison! Rolling through to her feet, and wringing the arm of Ronan for a hammerlock, which quickly turns to a side headlock takedown of her own! Just like that, she outsmarts the overconfident big man, keeping him guessing.

Persephone: Madison can’t beat him at the power game, so uses the speed to her advantage.

Rich Russillo: Ronan powers back to his feet, and Madison wrings the arm once more. But MALOSI CATCHES HER OFF GUARD WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! Doubling Kaline over! Another standing side headlock applied by Ronan, who gets bounced off the ropes! SHOULDER TACKLE! Madison goes down, and Ronan runs off the ropes! Kaline rolls to her belly, forcing Malosi to leap over, and run off the ropes again.

James Peters: Madison pops back to her feet! HIP TO- NO! Ronan stands his ground, and goes for a clothesline with the arm of Madison trapped under his armpit! BUT SHE DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND RONAN TURNS AROUND, RUSHING RIGHT INTO AN ARM DRAG! Ronan gets to a knee, and Madison pats him right on the head, showing an equal amount of disrespect!

Rich Russillo: Malosi swats her hand away, probably feeling a bit embarrassed, which fires him up a bit as he stands up. The two circle each other, and Ronan goes for a collar and elbow, but Madison fakes him out, ducking below the attempt, and trapping him in a side headlock! Ronan tries rebounding her off the ropes, but Madison skids herself to a halt, dropping down to a knee.

James Peters: Ronan fights back to a vertical base, bringing Madison along with him, and KALINE CHEAP SHOTS MALOSI WITH A RIGHT HAND IN THAT HEADLOCK! Ronan spins around, clutching at his nose, having been caught flush. But he turns around, and charges at Madison! ARM DRAG!

Rich Russillo: MALOSI SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH ANOTHER! Madison pounces into a grounded front facelock as Ronan gets to all fours. She’s tightening that grip around his head, but Ronan grits through the pain, standing himself back up, and picking Madison up in position for a spinebuster. THEN DRIVES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER!

James Peters: Repeated shoulder barges from Ronan begin knocking the wind out of Madison’s sails before the referee intervenes, pulling Malosi away from Kaline momentarily. But he’s right back on the attack, connecting with a right hand! Madison stumbles briefly before dropping to a knee, leaning up against the middle rope. Ronan picks her up for another right hand, BUT MADISON FIGHTS BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN!

Rich Russillo: MALOSI RETORTS! KALINE ANSWERS BACK WITH A FOREARM SMASH, SWITCHING THINGS UP NOW! Forearm from Ronan! Forearm from Madison! KNEE TO THE GUT BY MALOSI, AND MADISON FALLS TO BOTH KNEES OFF IMPACT! The power difference is being highlighted very clearly, notice how it doesn’t take Malosi as many strikes to floor his opposition.

James Peters: Speaking of, Ronan grabs the back of Madison’s head, and slams her face first off the top turnbuckle. Kick to the kneecap by Ronan, sinking Madison down in the corner slightly, and he unleashes with a barrage of right hands! Kaline’s doing her best to cover up, but those punches are hitting their mark!

Rich Russillo: Ronan grabs her by the arm, and leans her up against the ropes, whipping her off! CLOTHESLI- NO! MADISON DUCKED UNDERNEATH, AND CONTINUES RUNNING OFF THE ROPES FOR A CROSSBODY ON MALOSI! HOOK OF THE LEG ON A SQUIRMING RONAN!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

James Peters: MALOSI EXPLODES OUT OF THE COVER, AND STANDS HIMSELF UP, ALBEIT ON WOBBLY LEGS AS HE STAGGERS BACK! AND MADISON DROPKICKS HIM OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! Ronan is sprawled on the outside, and Madison slides out of the ring, seeing this as an opportunity to keep control of the match in her hands.

Persephone: I’m so glad she didn’t try for a count out!

Rich Russillo: Ronan gets brought back to his feet, and catches Madison off guard with a knee to the midsection, reminiscent of earlier! Kaline gets thrown gut first into the apron!

James Peters: You mighta spoke too soon there, Rich! Madison managed to get both hands in front, stopping her gut from colliding. RONAN CHARGES AT KALINE, BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A BACK KICK! Malosi gets bounced face first off the apron, and Madison grabs him in a front facelock. TORNADO DDT! MADISON USED THE APRON IN PLACE OF THE ROPE TO KICK OFF!

Rich Russillo: Ronan just got spiked on his head, and could be disoriented early! But with the referee’s count currently in progress, Madison rolls him back into the ring, wanting to win through pinfall or submission rather than something like count out.

James Peters: You gotta appreciate when a performer is confident in their abilities to win. Madison slides back in the ring, stalking Malosi as he gets back to his feet! CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF THE KNEE! Ronan forces himself back up, having more of a limp in his step. He’s trying to walk away from Kaline, hoping to create seperation. BUT SHE CRASHES INTO HIM AGAIN WITH ANOTHER CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF KNEE!

Rich Russillo: Ronan uses the corner to pull himself back up, and Madison starts delivering stomps to the kneecap. Malosi grabs the back of her hair in attempt to make her stop, BUT MADISON BREAKS HIS GRIP WITH A HARD SLAP ACROSS THE FACE! Stunning him as she grabs his leg for a DRAGON SCREW! Malosi holds his knee, and gets pulled by both legs crotch first into the ringpost!

James Peters: Not sure if he’ll be having kids anytime soon.

Persephone: Who would wanna have Ron- you know what, nevermind.

James Peters: Madison gets hold of his ankle, AND WHIPS HIM KNEE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! THEN AGAIN! …AGAIN! KALINE IS RELENTLESS! Malosi finally scoots away from the ringpost as Madison briefly lets up, and moves to all fours, still holding the side of his knee. Kaline slides back into the ring, stalking Malosi as he stands himself back up. KICK TO THE BACK OF HIS KNEE DROPS HIM ONCE MORE!

Rich Russillo: Malosi slides out of the ring, leaning up against the apron, hoping to achieve separation, and time to mount a solid game plan. But Madison exits the ring, and approaches Malosi. KICK TO THE GUT! Malosi grabs her by the arm, and goes for the Death-Ro! BUT KALINE BACKLIPS OUT OF IT! MALOSI GRABS HER BY THE THROAT, AND SHOVES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS!

James Peters: Madison winces in pain, holding the back of her neck. Ronan shakes his knee a bit, trying to get some feeling back, an effort which seems to have been successful as he pulls Madison back to her feet. Ronan escorts her to the corner of the barricade, AND DROPS HER STOMACH FIRST WITH A RELEASE GOURDBUSTER!

Rich Russillo: That’s one way to use the environment to your advantage, which Ronan just did superbly there. Madison’s gonna struggle getting air in her lungs after that, and while she’s hung on the barricade, Malosi slides back in the ring. Lying on his back as he clutches at his knee temporarily. He limps a bit to the corner, and watches as the referee continues his count.

Referee: THREE! FOUR! FIVE!

James Peters: I don’t think Malosi cares much about how he wins, just that he wins. We learnt that last week where he took advantage of a dazed Sierra Everett, who had just gotten cracked in the head with a steel chair.

Rich Russillo: Madison slips off the barricade, and seats herself up, realizing she needs to get back in the ring.

Referee: SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NI-

James Peters: MADISON MAKES IT BACK IN THE RING, STILL SOME TIME TO SPARE, AND RONAN WASTES NO TIME IN POUNCING HER ON WITH STOMPS TO THE BACK, USING THE ROPES FOR ASSISTANCE! She couldn’t even get up from all fours yet.

Rich Russillo: Ronan places her throat first across the bottom rope, and uses his boot to press down on the back of her knee.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOU-

Rich Russillo: RONAN DELIVERS A HARD STOMP TO THE BACK OF MADISON’S HEAD, AND HER THROAT WAS STILL DRAPED ACROSS THAT BOTTOM ROPE! You can see her gasping for air as she rolls to the center of the ring in agony! Ronan shoots the half for a cover!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOO-

James Peters: KICKOUT! Madison rushes back to a knee, but gets grabbed in position for a suplex by Malosi, WHO LANDS A ROLLING RELEASE VARIATION! Madison sits herself up, clutching at her back, and Ronan sends her back down to the mat with a boot to the side of her face! Kaline rolls to her belly, and Ronan delivers a knee to the back, transitioning into a single-knee camel clutch, wrenching back on Madison’s head!

Persephone: Sure hope she doesn’t tap out!

Rich Russillo: Despite the torque Ronan has in that submission hold, I don’t think it’s gonna happen, something I think even he realizes, causing Malosi to break the hold. Stomp to the back, but Ronan keeps his foot pressed on the kidney of Madison, talking trash while doing so.

James Peters: He finally relents, taking his foot off the hypothetical gas, but only to inflict more damage as he picks Madison up, leaning her up against the corner for a hard Irish whip into the opposite! Kaline collapses prone on the canvas, grimacing in pain. Malosi grabs her by the hair, and lifts her up by it to a knee. BUT KALINE BEGINS TO FIGHT BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE ABDOMEN, ALTERNATING BETWEEN HANDS!

Rich Russillo: Madison is back to both feet, AND CONNECTS WITH FOREARM AFTER FOREARM AFTER FOREARM TO THE FACE! KALINE RUNS OFF THE ROPES, BUT ITS RIGHT INTO VERTIGO BY MALOSI! THE DEEP SIX MIGHT HAVE THINGS FINISHED AS HE HOOKS HER LEG FOR A DEEP COVER, PLACING ALL HIS BODYWEIGHT ON KALINE!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

THHH-

James Peters: NO! SHOULDER UP!

Rich Russillo: Malosi sits up after the kickout, and he isn’t looking enthralled, he’s looking quite frustrated. But Madison takes this time he’s not on her to roll over to the corner. Malosi picks her up, and lifts Madison to the top turnbuckle, dazing her with a right hand. Ronan climbs to the middle rope, and hooks her up for a superplex.

James Peters: MADISON FIGHTS BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIBCAGE, AND BOUNCES RONAN FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! He’s struggling to balance himself on the middle rope, and after being bounced off the top turnbuckle again, falls off. But remains on his feet. As he staggers, Madison perches herself on the top turnbuckle.

Rich Russillo: Ronan turns around, having no idea what awaits him! SWANTON BOMB ON A STANDING MALOSI! But off the impact, Madison rolls away from Ronan, and lies on the canvas, the exhaustion starting to show as both competitors are down, possibly out.

James Peters: Well, both competitors start to show life, and Ronan is up to his feet, just a bit quicker than Kaline, grabbing her hair, and steadying her for a right hand! Madison was dropped immediately, and uses the ropes to pick herself back up. Ronan grabs her by the hair again, and goes for another punch. BUT KALINE BLOCKS IT, AND FIRES BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN!

Rich Russillo: ANOTHER BY KALINE! THEN ANOTHER! SHE IS BATTLING BA- OOH! RONAN WITH A RIGHT HAND! MADISON WITH A FLURRY OF FOREARMS THAT BACK HIM UP AGAINST THE CORNER! RONAN SHOVES HER AWAY, BUT SHE COMES BACK WITH A RUNNING FOREARM STRIKE!

James Peters: RUNNING BULLDOG OUT OF THE CORNER FLOORS MALOSI, AND SHE SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER, HOOKING THE OUTSIDE LEG!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHH-

Rich Russillo: RONAN POWERS OUT, AND PICKS HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER! Madison climbs to the middle rope, and begins corner ten punches!

Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SI-

James Peters: RONAN REVERSES, GRABBING HER IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB, AND WALKING TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! POWERBOMB CONNECTS, AND RONAN ROLLS HER THROUGH TO A VERTICAL BASE BY THE ANKLE! SHORT-ARM DEA- MADISON COUNTERS WITH A SCHOOL BOY ROLL-UP!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHH-

Rich Russillo: Both competitors scramble back to their feet after the kickout by Malosi, AND MADISON TRIES FOR AFTERLIFE! THE CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL GETS COUNTERED WITH AN ARM TRAP BY MALOSI, WHO- DREAM CRUSHER!

James Peters: Madison stumbles back off the hard right hand, and rebounds off the middle rope with a SPEAR! COVER IS MADE!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHRRRRREEE-

Rich Russillo: RONAN KICKS OUT! Malosi moves to all fours, and crawls over to the corner, picking himself up. Madison follows suit in the opposite corner, having Malosi in her crosshairs. KALINE CHARGES IN- BUT GETS TURNED INSIDE OUT WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT! Ronan collapses prone, unable to capitalize completely off that hellacious boot.

Persephone: But he finally gets himself back up, and lifts Madison up as well, having control of her arm. Another Death-Ro attempt, but like the others unsuccessful as Madison blocks it with a forearm strike before staggering back up against the ropes!

James Peters: RONAN RUNS WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM, BUT SHE LOW-BRIDGES THE TOP ROPE, SENDING HIM UP AND OVER THE TOP! Ronan uses the announce table to pick himself back up, AND MADISON RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SUICIDE DI- RONAN CUTS HER OFF WITH A JUMPING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT BEFORE SHE COULD SOAR THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!

Rich Russillo: Ronan hooks Madison up for a suplex as her upper body hangs out through the middle rope, BUT ONCE GETTING HER UP, SHE SLIPS OUT THE BACK, AND SHOVES HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!

James Peters: Ronan gets rolled back into the ring, and Madison steps on the apron, climbing to the top rope! RONAN THROWS HIS ARMS ON THE TOP ROPE, SHAKING THEM, AND CAUSING MADISON TO LOSE HER BALANCE! SHE JUST FACE PLANTED ON THE CANVAS!

Rich Russillo: Ronan picks her up by the arm, and he’s gonna try again for the Death-Ro, which he’s been attempting throughout the match. MADISON TRIES TO COUNTER WITH THE FOREARM AGAIN, BUT RONAN GRABS HER BY THE THROAT, AND LIFTS KALINE UP FOR A CHOKESLAM!

James Peters: DEATH’S GRASP! MADISON COUNTERED WITH THE TRIANGLE CHOKE, AND RONAN IS IN TROUBLE! YOU CAN SEE HIM PANIC IN THAT MANEUVER, REACHING OUT FOR THE ROPES, BUT HES RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!

Rich Russillo: RONAN GOES TO POWER MADISON UP FOR A POWERBOMB TO BREAK FREE, BUT SHE DELIVERS ELBOWS TO THE DOME, BLOCKING HIS ATTEMPT THERE! Instead of using power, Ronan uses those tree trunks legs of his, stretching one foot out to the bottom rope!

James Peters: Madison’s made to release the hold by the referee, and Ronan rolls out to the apron. Madison goes after him, and picks him up, BUT HE REVERSES HER ATTEMPT AT ANYTHING WITH A HOTSHOT! Madison holds her throat, and stumbles away from Ronan, giving him space to enter the ri- M.O.D.!!!

Rich Russillo: MADISON CAUGHT HIM WITH THE FAMEASSER AS HE STUCK HALF HIS BODY THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! MADISON HOOKS THE LEG!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEE-

James Peters: ROPE BREAK!

Persephone: Malosi somehow got his foot on the bottom rope.

James Peters: Great ring awareness, and it’s once again on display as Ronan rolls out of the ring, hooking his arm on the barricade to prevent from falling. Madison slides out, and is now on the attack while Ronan is on the run. Trying to walk away from Kaline, who’s in hot pursuit, and finally catches up with a knife edge chop to the chest, following that up with punches!

Rich Russillo: Ronan continues trying to retreat, and Madison catches him again, leaning him up against the barricade for punches to the face!

James Peters: Ronan pushes past her, sliding into the ring, and Kaline follows. BUT WALKS RIGHT INTO THE DEATH-RO! RONAN CAUGHT HER WITH THE DEATH-RO, AND SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER!!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER…RONAN MALOSI!!

(‘Mo Money’ by Ben McLusky plays to an uproar of boos, and a smirk is formed across the face of Malosi, who rises off the mat, getting his hand raised in victory by the referee.)

James Peters: He did it! Ronan just pinned the Team Captain of Dynasty, that’s huge!

Persephone: And it certainly came as a shock to many in the arena. I’m not sure if anybody expected him to actually walk out victorious, especially near the end there. Madison had him on the ropes.

Rich Russillo: Regardless, Ronan outsmarted Madison, and sorta lured her near the end there. I’m sure the rest of his team, and Eden Sinclair are watching, somewhat impressed by his performance tonight.

(Ronan pushes the referee away, and exits out through the middle rope, smugly heading up the ramp as the camera fades elsewhere.)

(Voltage fades to the backstage area, and this is where the EAW World Champion Minerva is seen. As soon as she is seen the crowd explodes into loud cheers, and as the Champion walks through the hallway with the EAW Championship on her shoulder, she has a smirk on her face. She’s clearly satisfied with her actions earlier, where she surprisingly answered Xander Payne’s “Best in the World Open Challenge”. With Xander being a member of Showdown’s Anarchy in the Arena team, one of Minerva’s opponents at Territorial Invasion, she clearly had no problem sending a message to the blue brand with her trickery. Despite all this, Minerva is stopped in her tracks as not everyone seemed to approve of her actions, and once she sees who it is that pulled her to the side, the smile fades from her face as she quickly becomes annoyed.)

Drake King: Minerva, what was that??

(The crowd immediately boos extremely loudly once Drake is in the camera’s view, and Drake just looks shocked as he looks at Minerva.)

Minerva: What, are you talking about me doing your job for you out there and defending our brand from a member of team Showdown?

Drake King: No, I’m talking about you running off and making decisions on your own without ever letting me know what it is you were doing. I didn’t want you on the team in the first place because I knew you’d just try to take matters into your own hands, and now you’re doing exactly that! I’m the Captain of this team. The least you could do is let me know if you’re going to do something like tricking Xander Payne. You don’t know that he was alone. The rest of team Showdown could’ve been waiting for that exact moment and we wouldn’t have been prepared because we didn’t even know you were out there in the first place. We need to be ready for Territorial Invasion, and that’s not going to happen if you’re off doing whatever you want without the rest of us. You’re going to ruin this for us Minerva. If you really cared about representing this brand you’d actually do so the right way instead of doing what you always do, and making this all about you.

Minerva: What were you expecting me to do, exactly? Should I have asked you for permission before I went out there?

(That comment just frustrates Drake, and he remains silent Minerva continues to speak.)

Minerva: These past few weeks Showdown and Dynasty have been invading the brands, and this all started with Dynasty attacking you and Hikari Kanno, ruining your match with MarrKade who was also attacked. If you had your way, we’d walk into Territorial Invasion weaker than ever, because for some reason you’re afraid of helping Voltage even when our enemies are coming to our own brand. If it were up to you, you would’ve had us sitting in the back while Xander Payne does whatever he wants. That was the perfect moment and you would’ve ruined it, so I went and I did what I needed to do without a care in the world for whether or not you approved of it. I don’t care if you’re the Captain of this team. I joined team Voltage because someone had to make sure we stayed on the right track regardless of whatever it is you’re thinking about, and that’s what I did tonight. If anything you should be thanking me, because if the small possibility of the rest of team Showdown being at the arena was true, now they’re making sure Xander Payne is okay instead of attacking us the same way Dynasty attacked you.

Minerva: I’m the EAW World Champion, Drake. I don’t have anything to discuss with you. You should be grateful that I’m even on this team. If I never agreed to join just to make sure Voltage doesn’t embarrass themselves at Territorial Invasion then you’d have to look at the bottom of the barrel just to find another partner, because you know very well that you haven’t exactly earned anybody’s trust in the past year. Now I’m going to keep doing what I need to do, because I actually intend to win the Anarchy in the Arena match. If I were you Drake, I’d just try not to get in the way, because the worst thing you could possibly do right now is screw this match up just like I expect you to. You need to accept that I’m your partner, and I’ll do whatever it takes to show everyone that Voltage is the top brand in this company because that’s my responsibility as its World Champion. You need to start doing your part, Drake. If you want to insist that you’re the team Captain, start acting like it instead of cowering away whenever it’s time to fight for the same brand you claim to love.

Drake King: What do you actually think you’re doing? Why do we need to stoop down to their level just to represent Voltage when Territorial Invasion is only a few weeks away? What matters most is that we make it to the Anarchy in the Arena match and do what we need to do there. Everything else is unnecessary, especially when it comes to recklessly playing around like you did tonight. It could’ve gone any way because like I said, you refused to tell ANYBODY what you were doing. You don’t care about Voltage, that’s the problem. You’re only doing all of this because of the fact that you’re the EAW World Champion, and just like you have in the past you’re lying right to our faces just to make yourself look better. We don’t need to do what the other brands are doing, but of course you wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to “send a message” or whatever it is they think they’re accomplishing. We’re far too close to Territorial Invasion for you to still go off on your own like this. You’re going to make things easier for the other two brands, and if things fall apart in the Anarchy in the Arena match it’ll be because you wouldn’t listen.

Minerva: Are you really going to do this, with your history?

Drake King: With my history? Just last year we would’ve won the Stadium Stampede match if you and Myles had done your part.

Minerva: How can we be so sure you wouldn’t have just thrown one of us off of the cover anyway? It’s exactly what you did in your last Wargames match when you went and handed Dynasty the win.

Drake King: That’s not what my intention was, and you know that.

Minerva: Do I? Maybe I would’ve believed it a year ago, but since then you literally turned your back on me for helping you retain the EAW Championship, so who knows how your mind really works? The only thing I can say for sure is that you’re not to be trusted, so as far as I’m concerned you being team Captain doesn’t mean anything to me.

(The two Elitists stare at each other, both clearly having hatred for each other after their history throughout 2022, but before Drake could go to respond, he’s stopped. Both Drake and Minerva turn, and see Hikari Kanno standing next to them. Hikari doesn’t look too happy herself, which is both because of her loss to Limmy Monaghan on Dynasty just a few days ago, and the fact that Drake and Minerva were clearly arguing with each other ahead of the Anarchy in the Arena match.)

Hikari Kanno: What were the two of you just talking about?

Drake King: Isn’t it obvious? The woman you agreed to have join the Anarchy in the Arena team is already off doing things on her own. This could have been avoided, but you both insisted that Minerva would be the right person to help Voltage.

Minerva: And just tonight I’ve taken out Xander Payne. Please Drake, remind me what you’ve done since becoming team Captain. Even Hikari joining the team was more of her decision than yours. All you’ve done for the past month is sit back and let the other two brands run laps around us.

Drake King: You can’t seriously believe that-

Hikari Kanno: You two STOP! I thought we’d already been over this. We can’t afford to do this right now. Both of you claim to want the best for Voltage for your own reasons, and right now the only way for all three of us to get what we want is for us to just accept the fact that we’re teammates. We need to win the Anarchy in the Arena match, otherwise all this time we’re spending working together would have been for absolutely nothing. I don’t know how the two of you feel about potentially having weeks’ worth of time completely wasted, but I’m not about to let any of the work we’ve done up until now go down the drain just because we can’t even get on the same page. We don’t have to like each other. I’ve never pretended to feel any differently about the two of you than I have in the past, but I understand that I’ll have to work alongside you if I want one of the biggest victories of my career. I don’t care what problems the two of you have, or had in the past, or whatever the case may be. We all know just how important this match is, so start focusing on winning.

(Hikari turns to Drake.)

Hikari Kanno: You know Minerva better than most people, including myself. You know that Minerva likes to win, and she wouldn’t put herself in a match like this if she didn’t care about picking up the victory. You don’t have to like Minerva, but just for a few more weeks you need to accept the fact that she’s your partner.

(Once Hikari finishes speaking to Drake, she turns to Minerva before continuing.)

Hikari Kanno: And look, whether or not Drake actually cares about winning the Anarchy in the Arena match isn’t important as long as he does his part, and after these past few weeks I’m sure that he will.

(Drake and Minerva remain silent, looking at one another for a few seconds before continuing to let Hikari speak.)

Hikari Kanno: It’s time that we start asserting ourselves and making sure we walk in and out of Territorial Invasion with our heads held high. Whether or not you two can actually get along with each other isn’t important anymore. Now whether you like it or not we’ll have to work together starting now, because if you two haven’t noticed.. We’re not the only Anarchy in the Arena team here tonight.

(Drake and Minerva both look a bit confused, wondering which brand’s team Hikari is talking about. Hikari pulls them away from the side and points far down the hallway, where Joso and Limmy Monaghan are seen.)

Hikari Kanno: Serenity Valdez has a Championship defense tonight and clearly she didn’t come alone. Last time team Dynasty showed up to Voltage they attacked us. I don’t think we should let that happen again, so are the two of you going to keep arguing like children, or can we finally stop letting the other two brands think they can step all over us?

(Drake and Minerva remain silent for a few seconds, obviously having to think for a bit about their current situation and how they’re being forced to overcome their hatred for each other, but finally they nod in agreement with Hikari, knowing that now they have no other choice but to take a stand together for Voltage. Finally, after somewhat getting on the same page, the three begin to leave the area, having not been seen by the Interwire Champion Joso and Dynasty’s team Captain Limmy Monaghan. From there, Voltage fades away from the backstage area.)

(Voltage returns to ringside for the main event, and Bella Braxton can be seen with a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is our main event of the evening and it is set for!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: And it is for the EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

(‘LIKE IT! LOVE IT” by Setsuna Yuki hits, as the crowd erupts into cheers. After a moment, Ayu Megumi steps out onto the stage with a focused and determined look on her face. She’s been working on herself for the past few months and has gotten herself into the position of number one contender for the Specialists Championship. This is a huge match for her and after failing numerous title attempts so far in her career, she’s ready to finally take home the gold.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first.. The challenger.. From Okinawa, Japan!! Weighing in at 115lbs!!! THE AMAZING GIRL!! AYU MEGUMI!!!

James Peters: What a ride it has been for Ayu Megumi this season. After disappointing Usagi Senshi in their title match at Pain for Pride, Ayu has taken a much different approach to better herself, and this new Ayu Megumi has catapulted herself into the Specialists title match we are about to witness.

Rich Russillo: Yeah, she stole the number one contenders spot from Haruka Kashimashi by pinning Kylie Grace after Haruka knocked Grace out. Ayu said she would win by any means necessary, and the way she won the fatal four way to earn this match here proves that she means what she says. Ayu has come into these matches edgier and more aggressive towards her opponents, so we’ll see if that’s enough for her to finish the job here tonight and walk out as the new Specialists Champion.

Persephone: Let’s bring this Specialists title back to Sunday Nights!!

(‘Demeanor’ by Pop Smoke and Dua Lipa hits, as the crowd changed into a mixed reaction thats mostly filled with boos. Serenity Valdez then steps out onto the stage with the Specialists Championship wrapped around her waist. Valdez looks confident as she steps down the entrance ramp and stares directly at her challenger who awaits her inside of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And her opponent… From Tijuwana, Mexico!! Weighing 130lbs!!! She is the EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!! THE VIRTUOSA!!! DYNASTY’S OWN!!! SERENITY VALDEZ!!

Persephone: Just weeks removed from her title defense against Diamond Dixon, Serenity Valdez finds herself ready to defend that Specialists Championship here again tonight!

James Peters: In a way, you can listen to Serenity’s words this week and understand that Serenity feels like she’s doing Ayu a favor for allowing her to compete for that belt.

Rich Russillo: You’ve got that right! She told Ayu that she should thank her for the opportunity and Ayu did not take that the right way. That’s a lot of confidence to speak that way as the Dynasty Champion, but words like that may fuel the fire that brings that title back over to Sunday nights!

James Peters: Yep! And given the fact that Serenity is competing for Team Dynasty in the Territorial Invasion Main Event, there will be tons of eyes watching this match. Team Voltage as well as Team Showdown will be scouting Valdez as she is key piece to Team Dynasty come Territorial Invasion..

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: There’s the bell and now this Specialists Championship match is underway! Ayu has been waiting for this match ever since winning a fatal four way a few weeks ago. Serenity has had her eyes on Ayu after defeating Dixon.. And now here they are crossing paths with the title on the line!

James Peters: And this match starts off with both women locking up in the center of the ring! Serenity quickly goes to work as she delivers a strong knee strike to the midsection of Ayu! Another knee strike by Serenity, and now she grabs Ayu by the back of the head, walks her over to the corner, and tosses her up against the turnbuckles!

Rich Russillo: Serenity has Ayu pressed against the corner as she raises her hand high into the air!! AND SHE JUST SMACKED HER HAND UP AGAINST THE CHEST OF AYU MEGUMI!!! PALM STRIKE BY SERENITY!! ANOTHER!! AND ANOTHER!!

James Peters: Moves like that absolutely sting. Just the way her hand snaps and smacks against Ayu’s skin has to hurt. It hurts me just listening to it happen.. ANOTHER PALM STRIKE BY SERENITY IN THE CORNER!!

Persephone: Serenity Valdez now takes a few steps back, as Ayu stumbles her way out of the corner.. Kick to the midsection by the champ!! Serenity then pulls Ayu in with a front facelock! SNAP DDT!!!

Rich Russillo: Not quite! Before Serenity could perform the DDT, it’s Ayu who reaches down, pulls on Valdez’s ankles, and drops the champion down onto her back while keeping he legs! And now what?! Ayu Megumi quickly does a somersault flip over Serenity’s body while keeping a hold of her legs!! Ayu has the champ’s shoulders pinned down, and now the ref is getting in position to call the pin!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWW-

Persephone: And Serenity quickly gets her shoulder up! Ayu tried to steal a quick one there, but the champ wasn’t going down that easily. Both women scramble to their feet fairly quickly, then charge towards one another!! DISCUS CLOTHESLINE BY AYU MEGUMI!!! NO!! SERENITY DUCKS THE ARM AND CONTINUES TO THE FAR ROPES!! She bounces back towards Ayu who turns around to face Valdez… RUNNING KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION BY SERENITY VALDEZ!!! THAT SHOT JUST DROPPED AYU DOWN ONTO HER KNEE!!

James Peters: Serenity now steps up to Ayu Megumi and.. She delivers a powerful kick to the side of Ayu’s head that nearly drops Ayu flat and down to the canvas, however, Ayu managed to catch her fall with her hands! The challenger is on her hands and knees, but immediately she’s sent down to the mat after a stomp from Serenity!!

Rich Russillo: The champion is controlling this match exactly how she wants. She lifts her boot from off of the center of Ayu’s back.. THEN DROPS AND ELBOW DOWN INTO THAT SAME SPOT!! Ayu yelps out in pain, but before she can fully express how bad that elbow drop felt, It’s Serenity who locks in a.. THAT’S A BOSTON CRAB!!! SERENITY JUST STEPPED OVER AYU’S BODY, REACHED DOWN, THEN PULLED BACK ON HER LEGS!! THIS BOSTON CRAB IS IN FULL EFFECT!!

Persephone: Ayu has taken knees to the midsection, stomps, and elbow drops to the back, and now she has to go through this!! Valdez isn’t letting up whatsoever either, as she pulls back on Ayu’s legs as much as she can! This position alone is painful, and the more Valdez pulls Ayu’s legs back, the more the center of Ayu’s back crunches in together! Ayu is screaming out in pain, but she’s staying focused enough to attempt to get out of this unforgiving position!

James Peters: You’ve got that right, Persephone! Ayu is working up onto her forearms, and is now army crawling her way over to the side ropes! She’s almost there!! Inch by inch she continues to work her way to the ropes and.. SHE GETS THERE!! AYU HAS THE ROPES!! SHE HAS THE ROPES AND NOW THE REFEREE IS CALLING FOR A ROPE BREAK!!

Rich Russillo: But look!! Serenity isn’t letting go!! She’s continuing to wrench back by pulling on those legs and compressing Ayu’s lower back even longer!! Ayu screams out in pain, as the referee begins to start the count with hopes that Serenity will break the hold!

Referee: One.. Two.. Three.. Four.. Fi-

James Peters: And just like that, Serenity releases the hold after using every possible second that she could keep Ayu locked up inside of that boston crab before being disqualified. This is smart play by the champion being able to bend the rules a little bit in order to break down her opponent a little more.

Rich Russillo: I think it’s just cheap. I get what you’re saying by playing it smart, but can’t we do that without breaking the rules?

James Peters: It’s all within the rules and regulations, Rich. She is allowed five seconds to hold that submission after the rope break, and she released it in four and a half.

Persephone: Serenity stands tall with a smile on her face, as she stares down at Ayu Megumi who is broken down on the ring mat. Megumi is definitely hurting as she clutches at her lower back and begins to use the side ropes to help her get to her feet. Once there, she turns around to face Serenity, but Valdez immediately gets on the attack by kicking the challenger in the midsection!! The champion then grabs Megumi by the arm, and whips her hard towards the ropes! Megumi rebounds off of the ropes, as Valdez bends over and sets herself up for a back body drop!!

James Peters: BUT NO!! AYU WITH A POWERFUL KICK TO THE UPPER BODY THAT POPS THE CHAMPION STRAIGHT UP!! ROUNDHOUSE KICK BY THE CHALLENGER!! OH MY GOSH SHE JUST TURNED SERENITY’S HEAD ALL THE WAY OFF TO THE SIDE!! Valdez drops to a knee, as Ayu begins to run to the far ropes! Valdez gets back to her feet as Ayu rebounds back towards her. Valdez tries to rush towards Ayu.. BUT THE CHALLENGER TAKES THE CHAMPION DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE!! WOW WHAT A MOVE BY AYU MEGUMI!!

Rich Russillo: Quickly, both women get up to their feet. Ayu first, then followed by Serenity just moments after.. BUT SERENITY GETS SENT RIGHT BACK DOWN BY A STEP UP ENZIGURI THAT STUNS HER!!

James Peters: Did you see how Serenity’s eyes lit up after Ayu connected with that kick to the side of her head? Her soul looked like it just left her body! That may have been one of the best enziguri I’ve seen from Ayu! She’s really getting it going here! Focused as ever and bringing the fight back to the champion!!

Persephone: Ayu Megumi makes her way over to Serenity. She looks down at her opponent, then kicks her body so that it’s positioned in alignment with the corner. Ayu looks up at the top rope now, and I think she’s thinking of taking it to the sky! She makes her way to the corner and scales up!!

Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK! SERENITY SOMEHOW MADE IT TO HER FEET!! SHE’S STILL A LITTLE GROGGY, BUT SHE’S UP TO HER FEET!! WHAT IS AYU GOING TO DO?!?

James Peters: DIVING CROSSBODY OFF OF THE TOP ROPE!!!

Rich Russillo: NO!! SERENITY GETS OUT OF THE WAY, AS AYU MEGUMI PLANTS AGAINST THE CANVAS OF THE RING!!! The momentum of that landing pops Ayu back to her feet!! Megumi turns around to face Serenity..

Persephone: AND IT’S SERENITY WITH A LARIAT!!!

James Peters: NO!! AYU DUCKS THE ARM, GETS FROM BEHIND, AND GOES FOR A BACKSLIDE PIN THAT PUTS THE CHAMPIONS SHOULDERS DOWN ONTO THE MAT!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

THHHHHH-

James Peters: NO!!! Serenity rolls out of it, and ends up in a seated position facing Ayu Megumi who has quickly gotten up to her feet..

Rich Russillo: FATALITY!!! AYU MEGUMI JUST RUSHED IN AND BLASTED SERENITY IN THE FACE WITH THAT RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!!! Valdez is down!!!

James Peters: What a sequence that was between these two Elitists. Ayu keeps control here, as she grabs Serenity by the head, and brings her up to her feet. Ayu now grabs Valdez and whips her to the far ropes. Valdez hits the ropes and bounces back towards a running Ayu Megumi!!! RUNNING BIG BOOT BY AYU MEGUMI!!

Persephone: NO!! Serenity dives underneath the leg then pops back up to her feet!! Ayu stumbles, but regains her balance after that missed big boot. Megumi turns around now..

Rich Russillo: AND IT’S SERENITY VALDEZ WITH A PALM STRIKE ACROSS THE FACE!!! AYU NEARLY FALLS TO THE CANVAS, BUT SHE CATCHES HER BALANCE!! Ayu turns back towards Serenity.. BUT GETS HIT BY YET ANOTHER PALM STRIKE BY SERENITY VALDEZ!!! THAT ONE SMACKS HER THE OTHER WAY!!!

James Peters: Ayu stumbles towards the side ropes, and Serenity ends up standing a few feet behind her! Serenity charges in, and grabs Ayu!!

Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT!! IT’S AYU MEGUMI WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE!! ANOTHER!! AND ANOTHER!! That second one snapped Serenity’s head back, and now the champion is backing up while clutching at her jaw!

Persephone: DON’T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF OF AYU THOUGH!! LOOK SHE’S GOTTEN INTO POSITION AND SPRINGS HERSELF OFF OF THE SIDE ROPES!!! SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE CHEST OF THE CHAMPION!! SERENITY INSTANTLY GOES DOWN TO THE CANVAS OF THE RING HERE!!!

Rich Russillo: Ayu Megumi makes her way over to Serenity Valdez. It looks like the champion is struggling here, as she’s down on her hands and knees, trying to find the strength to get up! Ayu gets from behind Serenity, and once the champ makes it up to her feet, it’s Ayu Megumi who bodylocks her from behind!! ROLLING GERMAN SUPLEX BY AYU MEGUMI!!!

James Peters: NOT ONE!!

Rich Russillo: NOT TWO!!!

Persephone: BUT THREE ROLLI-

James Peters: SERENITY VALDEZ WITH A BACK ELBOW!!! SERENITY LANDED THE BACK ELBOW TO THE JAW THAT TIME, AND AYU IS FORCED TO LET GO OF HER AS SHE HOLDS HER JAW IN PAIN!

Rich Russillo: Valdez tries to step away from Ayu while clutching at her lower back. She’s definitely feeling the effects of those suplexes right now.

James Peters: You are so right about that, Rich. Valdez is hurting and only trying to get some separation from Ayu!!

Persephone: However, while Valdez still has her back turned towards Ayu, it’s Megumi who connects with a dropkick that sends Valdez over to the ropes!!! The champion’s head and arms are hanging over the middle rope!! This does not look good for her as we already see Ayu Megumi running to the far ropes!!

Rich Russillo: Megumi hits the ropes and rushes back towards Serenity!! TIGER FEINT KICK BY AYU MEGUMI!!!!

James Peters: NO!! SERENITY DUCKED UNDERNEATH THE LEG, AS AYU SPUN ALL THE WAY AROUND AND STUMBLES ONTO HER FEET ON THE RING APRON!!! Serenity slowly stands up, as Ayu is just now regaining her balance.. STEP UP ENZIGURI BY THE CHAMPION!!! SHE JUST ROCKED AYU, AND THE CHALLENGER HITS THE RING APRON BEFORE DROPPING DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!

Persephone: Serenity Valdez works her way back up to her feet with the assistance of the side ropes. She looks over the edge of the ring apron with a smile on her face because she can see Ayu struggling to get to her feet on the outside. Valdez finally gets to her feet, then runs over to the far ropes!! She rebounds back!! Meanwhile, it’s Ayu who is now up to her feet!!!

James Peters: SUICIDE DIVE!!! SERENITY VALDEZ WITH AN INSANE SUICIDE DIVE THROUGH THE ROPES!!! SHE JUST LAUNCHED HERSELF INTO AYU MEGUMI, AND NOW BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN HERE AT RINGSIDE!!

Rich Russillo: Both of these two have fought hard against each other to this point, and now the fight is being brought to the outside. This could get very interesting!!

Persephone: Both Ayu and Serenity take a moment before slowly getting up to their feet. Serenity immediately goes in for a forearm smash, and has Ayu staggering back! The champion now grabs Ayu, and shoves her up against the barricade surrounding the ring! Serenity raises her arm up..

James Peters: PALM STRIKE AGAINST THE CHEST OF AYU MEGUMI!! The challenger yells out in pain as Serenity really loaded up on that one right there!

Referee: One.. Two.. Three.. Four..

Rich Russillo: Serenity again raises her arm.. PALM STRIKE!!!

Persephone: NO!! AYU MEGUMI EVADES THE ATTACK, AS SERENITY’S HAND SMACKS AGAINST THE BARRICADE!!!

Rich Russillo: Ayu Megumi makes her way behind Serenity. The champ is yelling out in pain while clutching at her hand. She turns around and faces Ayu Megumi..

James Peters: BUT IT’S AYU WITH THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD!!

Persephone: NO!! SERENITY VALDEZ DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE LEG, AS AYU MEGUMI SPINS ALL THE WAY AROUND!!!! KICK TO THE STOMACH BY SERENITY!! SHE PULLS MEGUMI IN… SNAP DDT!!! SERENITY VALDEZ JUST PLANTED HER OPPONENTS FACE RIGHT INTO THIS THINLY PADDED RINGSIDE FLOOR WITH SUCH TREMENDOUS FORCE!!!

Rich Russillo: That’s pure concrete underneath this padded flooring. The padding may break the fall a little bit, but not by much!! Ayu Megumi has to be completely out of it!

Referee: Five.. Six..

James Peters: The Virtuosa makes her way over to Ayu and grabs her by the head and hair. She then tosses the challenger back into the ring, as she slides in right behind her.

Persephone: The champion continues to keep the pressure on Ayu by stomping away at her body, then dropping a forearm straight into her face!! Valdez grinds her forearm into the face of Ayu before locking her legs around the challenger’s head!! What’s this she’s locking up?!? That’s the.. THE POKER FACE!!! FIGURE 4 NECK LOCK!!! SERENITY VALDEZ WITH HER SIGNATURE SUBMISSION HOLD LOCKED IN!!! AYU BEGINS KICKING AND FLAILING HER LEGS IN DESPERATION!! SHE’S TRYING ALL SHE CAN TO GET OUT!! SHE DOESN’T WANT ALL OF HER WORK TO GET TO THIS POINT TO BE FOR NOTHING!! SHE WANTS THAT SPECIALISTS TITLE AND TRIES TO PRY SERENITY’S LEGS OFF!!!

James Peters: BUT SERENITY IS HANGING ON!! SHE’S SQUEEZING HER LEGS AS TIGHT AS SHE CAN!! TRYING TO GET AYU TO PASS OUT OR TAP OUT!! BUT LOOK!! AYU IS REACHING FOR THE SIDE ROPES!! SHE’S TRYING HER HARDEST TO GET THIS ROPE BREAK!! SHE UNDERSTANDS HOW CRUCIAL THIS SITUATION IS AND IF SHE CAN’T GET OUT OF THIS FIGURE 4 NECK LOCK, THEN SHE CAN KISS BEING SPECIALISTS CHAMPION GOODBYE!!! AYU CONTINUES TO STRETCH OUT AS SHE REACHES!!!!!

Rich Russillo: BUT IT’S NO USE!! THEY’RE TOO FAR AWAY!!! SERENITY HAS THIS MATCH WON!! THIS IS CHECK MATE!!!

James Peters: Not so fast, Rich!! Ayu Megumi has her arm extended out once again!!!

Rich Russillo: But we already know she can’t get to the ropes!! Her being able to extend her arm out does nothing!!!

James Peters: THINK AGAIN!!! HAMMER FIST TO THE FACE BY AYU!!! ANOTHER!! AND ANOTHER!!! AYU MEGUMI IS STRIKING SERENITY VALDEZ WHILE IN THIS FIGURE FOUR NECK LOCK!!! SERENITY HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO LOOSEN HER HOLD!!

Persephone: And look at Ayu! She manages to squirm around and reposition her body. She wraps her arms around the body of Serenity Valdez, and uses whatever strength she can muster together to stand up to her feet!!! AYU MEGUMI IS HOLDING SERENITY UPSIDE DOWN!!!

James Peters: ISEKAI!!! TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!!!! AYU MEGUMI JUST DRILLED SERENITY VALDEZ INTO THE CANVAS OF THE RING HEAD FIRST!! THE CHAMPIONS SPINE MIGHT HAVE JUST SNAPPED!! BOTH ELITISTS ARE DOWN!!

Rich Russillo: Ayu Megumi with such a great desperation counter right there! However, it looks like that figure four neck lock did its damage, because Ayu Megumi is down as well!! Both Champion and Challenger are down on the ground showing barely any sign of motion. They’ve been pushing each other all night for the Specialists Championship and neither person is allowing the other to walk out with the title!!

James Peters: But again, neither of them is moving that much. The referee notices this, and steps in! It looks like he’s starting a count!!

Referee: One.. Two.. Three..

Rich Russillo: Ayu is still down on the ground clutching at her neck!! Meanwhile, Serenity Valdez still has yet to move!!

Persephone: These two need to get up to their feet if they want to win this match!! They need to beat this count!!

Referee: Four.. Five..

James Peters: And there’s Serenity!!! She’s crawling her way over to the side ropes!! Inching her way over until she can grab the bottom rope!!! Meanwhile, we can see Ayu Megumi slowly getting to her hands and knees!! These two are racing to the finish!!! Who will get to their feet first!!!!

Referee: Six.. Seven..

James Peters: Serenity begins to pull herself up with assistance of the ropes!! She’s gotten herself up to her knees!! The champion then turns her head and sees Ayu Megumi up to one knee now!! Ayu’s head is down, but then raises up as now both Challenger and Champion lock eyes with one another!! They both know the exhaustion the other is facing because they are exhausted themselves!!

(The screen cuts backstage where we see Dynasty’s Joso and Limmy Monaghan. Fellow members of Team Dynasty’s Anarchy in the Arena team. They look concerned as they witness such a competitive match for their teammate, Serenity Valdez.)

Joso: This is looking tough for her right now..

Limmy Monaghan: Yeah, but my biggest concern is Voltage trying to one up us right here by sending out someone to screw Serenity out of that title.. It could be anyone.. Drake, Hikari, Minerva… Hell, even ARIA may be an option.. Serenity isn’t safe out there as a Dynasty Elitist, and if anyone dares to come out.. We step in and take matters into our own hands..

Joso: You’re right. I’ll be ready.. Especially now, seeing how Serenity is getting tired out there..

(The screen then cuts back to the arena, where the match is on full display.)

Referee: Eight…

Rich Russillo: Serenity reaches up for the top rope, and uses that to slowly pull herself up, but she can’t quite find the strength to stand all the way up!!! Meanwhile, it’s Ayu who is stuck on one knee watching the champion struggle from exhaustion!!!!

Referee: Nine…

Persephone: AND AYU MEGUMI GETS TO HER FEET!! SHE BEATS THE REFEREE’S COUNT!!! She stumbles trying to regain her balance, but she’s standing nonetheless!!!

Rich Russillo: AND SERENITY TRIES TO PULL HERSELF UP ONCE MORE, BUT FALLS BACK DOWN ONTO HER KNEE!!!!!

Referee: TEN!!!!!!!!

James Peters: NO!!! SERENITY VALDEZ JUST CHARGED AT AYU MEGUMI!!!! EL ULTIMO BAILE!!!! RECOIL BY THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!! IT CONNECTS AND AYU MEGUMI IS STUNNED!! CHALLENGER IS STUNNED AFTER HER FACE BUSTED AGAINST SERENITY’S KNEE!!! Ayu is out cold!!! Ayu is out cold!!! Serenity covers for the pin!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Rich Russillo: NO!!!! AYU MEGUMI GOT HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!!! AYU JUST SAVED HER CHANCES AND THIS MATCH CONTINUES OH MY GOSH!!!

James Peters: Just listen to this Paris, France crowd right now. They are absolutely thrilled with the competition that is being put on display in the center of that ring tonight! Both women have gone to war with one another.. They’ve hit each other with their best moves and have pushed each other close to their breaking points!! Neither Elitist wants to fall to the other, and with rope breaks like that one, it’s as if it’s instinct for these two to continue finding ways to survive against the other!!!

Rich Russillo: Serenity Valdez gets off of Ayu Megumi, and stares at her in frustration and confusion. The confusion definitely comes from wondering how the hell Megumi is capable of prolonging this match. But like you said, James.. Neither of these two want to fall against the other… They continue to find ways to survive against each other.. And that right there is a demonstration on what type of willpower these two have!! It’s strong, and it’s so difficult to beat someone who won’t give up!! Their will to win has become more than just wanting to win.. It’s to the point where their bodies will instinctively do whatever it needs to in order to keep their dreams of walking out of tonight’s event as champion alive!!

James Peters: Well, it looks like Serenity has had enough of that. She’s ready to put this match away. She’s exhausted, fatigued, and breathing heavily.. She understands the dangers of allowing this match to continue any longer, and slowly rises up to her feet. The Champion stalks the challenger now, and gets from behind her. Meanwhile, Ayu is seen struggling as she works up to her hands and knees. Ayu finally gets up onto one knee..

Rich Russillo: BUT FROM BEHIND IT’S SERENITY VALDEZ WITH HIT THE LIGHTS!!! RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!!!!

Persephone: NO!! AYU DUCKS UNDERNEATH SERENITY’S KNEE!! SHE WASN’T EVEN LOOKING AT SERENITY, AND STILL MANAGED TO DODGE IT!!! Valdez goes running towards the side ropes!! Ayu slowly pops up to her feet from behind Serenity who has just caught her balance… DROPKICK TO THE BACK BY AYU!!!

James Peters: AND THAT SENDS SERENITY INTO THE RING ROPES!! The champion’s head and arms now hang over the middle rope!!! Ayu has her exactly where she wants her!! Ayu runs to the far ropes and rebounds back towards Serenity!!! TIGER FEINT KICK!!!!

Rich Russillo: IT CONNECTS!!! AYU MEGUMI JUST NAILED SERENITY IN THE FACE WITH THAT TIGER FEINT KICK!!!! THE CHAMPION INSTANTLY DROPS TO THE MAT FROM OFF OF THE RING ROPES!!! SHE LAYS FLAT ON THE CANVAS OF THE RING!!

Persephone: And this is exactly where she does not want to be!! The champion is down facing the ceiling while Ayu Megumi is on the ring apron holding onto the top rope! Ayu pulls back and launches herself into the air!! SPRINGBOARD SPLASH!!!!!

James Peters: NO!!! SERENITY GETS HER KNEES UP!!! AYU MEGUMI GOES CRASHING INTO THE KNEES OF THE CHAMPION!! THE WIND GETS KNOCKED RIGHT OUT OF THE CHALLENGER AFTER THAT INCREDIBLE COUNTER BY VALDEZ!!!!

Rich Russillo: Ayu Megumi rolls off to the side, and clutches at her abdomen in pain!! She begins to crawl her way over to the side ropes. This is not looking good for Ayu! She’s now up on one knee and leaning against the middle ropes. She’s using those ropes to hold herself up. She’s hurting and trying to fight her way up to her feet.

Persephone: And when we get a good look at Serenity, she’s slowly working her way up to her feet as well. Valdez stands straight up, and makes her way through the ropes and onto the ring apron while Ayu is just now getting up to her feet with the help of the side ropes.. BUT IT’S SERENITY VALDEZ WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE MIDSECTION THAT BENDS AYU MEGUMI OVER!! Serenity now reaches over the top rope and grabs a hold of Ayu Megumi’s body!!!!

James Peters: SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB BY THE CHAMPION!!! SHE JUST FLIPPED OVER AND SLAMMED AYU’S SHOULDERS RIGHT TO THE MAT!! SERENITY KEEPS AYU HELD DOWN IN THIS PINNING POSITION!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE-

James Peters: NO!! AYU MEGUMI ROLLS OUT OF IT!! Serenity is still in a seated position, as Ayu backwards rolled her way onto her feet!!!

Persephone: RYO NO IKARI!!!! SUPERKICK TO THE FACE BY AYU MEGUMI!! SENDING SERENITY VALDEZ STRAIGHT BACK AGAINST THE CANVAS OF THE RING!!! WHAT A MOVE BY AYU MEGUMI!!!!

Rich Russillo: Ayu Megumi walks around the body of Serenity Valdez! She sees that the champion is almost out of it. Just one more big move should put her away!! Ayu Megumi stumbles her way over to the corner. She’s fighting all of the pain in her body in order to get across the ring, but this is for the Specialists Championship!! This is to be immortalized into history!!! Pain is temporary!!! Etching your name into history lasts forever!!! Ayu gets to the corner, and slowly scales her way up onto the top rope!!

James Peters: I believe she’s trying to put this match away right here as she turns away from the ring and towards the crows!! This is for everything Ayu!!! EVERYTHING SHE’S PUT INTO THIS MATCH COMES DOWN TO THIS!!!

Rich Russillo: LEAP!!!!

Persephone: DIVING MOONSAULT BY AYU MEGUMI!!! NEW CHAMPION!!! NEW CHAMPION!!!!

James Peters: NO!!! SERENITY JUST ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY AND AYU MEGUMI GOES CRASHING INTO THE RING MAT HARD!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Ayu clutches at her stomach in pain, and slowly tries to get herself back up to her hands and knees.. She makes it there, then gets up onto one knee…

Persephone: BUT FROM BEHIND IT’S SERENITY VALDEZ WITH HIT THE LIGHTS!!!! RUNNING KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!! AYU MEGUMI IS OUT COLD!! SHE ISN’T MOVING, AND SERENITY DROPS DOWN FOR THE PIN!!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!


THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Demeanor’ by Pop Smoke and Dua Lipa hits as the crowd boos loudly. Serenity Valdez rolls off of Ayu, sits up for a moment, and stares at the challenger who gave her a run for her money tonight. Valdez then stands up with a mean glare towards Ayu, as she is awarded with the Specialists Championship by the referee. Serenity raises her title in the air for all to see.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner.. AND STILL!!!! EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!!! SERENITY VALDEZ!!!!

Rich Russillo: What a match this was! It went all the way down to the wire, and neither woman should be disappointed in their performance here.

James Peters: Yeah, although Serenity was the victor, Ayu Megumi showed that she can hang with the best when something as valuable as the Specialists Championship is on the line. However, Serenity was just one step quicker tonight, and managed to retain that Specialists Championship.. Keeping it with the Dynasty brand.

Persephone: Yeah, this was a great showing and represented the Specialists Division well. These two deserve a round of applause based on how hard they fought tonight.

Rich Russillo: The question now is what’s next for Serenity? She’s got Anarchy in the Arena to look forward to, but who would dare step up against her after such a performance? Also, What’s next for Ayu? A match like this only opens the eyes of the talent and management in the back. If these two weren’t on your radar before, then they should be now!

James Peters: That’s for sure! But that’s all we have for tonight! We’ll see you all next time on Sunday night voltage!!

(The screen shows Serenity Valdez holding up her Championship. After this, the camera gets a good shot of Ayu Megumi trying to get up after a hard fought battle tonight.)

James Peters: Wait a second..

(Suddenly, the titantron screen turns on, causing Serenity to turn towards it, and she is shocked once she sees what’s playing. Joso and Limmy Monaghan are both laid out, and standing over them are two members of Voltage’s Anarchy in the Arena team, Drake King and Minerva.)

James Peters: DRAKE KING AND MINERVA, DID THEY TAKE OUT JOSO AND LIMMY MONAGHAN WHILE THIS MATCH WAS GOING ON??? They knew that they were here for a while, and during this match we saw that they were watching to make sure Serenity Valdez was okay, but while they thought someone would cost Serenity, instead team Voltage attacked the two of them!

Rich Russillo: Serenity Valdez can’t believe her eyes! Both of her partners have been laid out by team Voltage, who seem to be getting payback after what happened a few weeks ago, where Dynasty invaded and disrupted a main event! There wasn’t anything she could do as this attack clearly happened just a few minutes, if not seconds ago! They took advantage of the fact that everyone was focused on this match!

James Peters: Serenity Valdez can’t believe her eyes! Serenity now looking around- WAIT!!!! HIKARI KANNO!!! AS SOON AS SERENITY VALDEZ TURNED AROUND SHE WAS HIT WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT BY HIKARI KANNO!!! HIKARI DOESN’T GIVE SERENITY THE TIME TO RECOVER EITHER, QUICKLY GRABBING HER AND PULLING HER IN FOR BRIGHTSTAR!!! HIKARI KANNO SLAMS SERENITY ON HER BACK WITH THE HIGH ANGLE URANAGE SLAM, AND SERENITY VALDEZ HAD NO IDEA SHE WAS THERE UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE!!!

Rich Russillo: This looks like Hikari’s way of getting back at Dynasty both for that attack weeks ago, and for Limmy’s victory over Hikari! Hikari Kanno pulls Serenity back up, despite the fact that Serenity isn’t even moving on her own at this point, AND NOW HIKARI PULLS SERENITY UP, AND LAYS THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION OUT WITH ALLELUIA!!! THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION IS DOWN AND OUT THANKS TO HIKARI KANNO!!

James Peters: We saw Hikari Kanno get Minerva and Drake on the same page, and she’s the one that pointed out that Joso and Limmy were in the building! We never had the chance to see what happened since then, but it looks like they came up with an amazing plan to take out team Dynasty, one that ended up working perfectly!

Rich Russillo: This is exactly why the build to Territorial Invasion tends to be one of the most exciting times of the year! You never know what’ll happen. Team Voltage is finally on the same page, and as you can see, that means trouble for the other two brands as we get closer and closer to Territorial Invasion!

(Hikari Kanno stands over Serenity Valdez, and with a smirk on her face that shows she’s satisfied with what she and the rest of team Voltage did as she looks at the tron, where Drake King and Minerva stand over the rest of team Dynasty. From there, Voltage fades to black for the final time.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

Written by John Helms

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