John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s Voltage is shown, where Methuselah, Michael Machina, Jake Smith, Pandora Paisley, Bea Valentine and Cameron Ella Ava, as well as Dr. Bethany Blue are seen picking up victories. The camera pans to the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, as ‘33rd Blakk Glass’ can be heard playing. The fans in attendance are seen cheering for the opening pyro before the camera pans to the commentary table, where James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone are seen.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back, to S-
Persephone: Sunday night garbage, we get it. Luis isn’t around anymore, so who cares what’s happening tonight?
Rich Russillo: But we have a great show planned! We have two different Tag Team Turmoil matches coming up, and in the main event we’ll even be seeing Limmy Monaghan take on Cameron Ella Ava! Isn’t that exciting?
Persephone: No.
James Peters: Well, we’re only weeks away from Territorial Invasion. I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to what’s to come.
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu and Hazel Fernandes hits, and the crowd explodes as Limmy Monaghan makes his way out to the stage. Limmy holds a microphone in his hand, and he remains on the stage as his music is replaced with ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies. Ms. Extreme begins to walk out as the Co-Captains of the Brand Warfare team make their way out, and behind Ms. Extreme is Akari Kiyoko, and Adam Lucas who trails behind them. From ringside, Effy McAvoy can also be seen making her way over the barricade, looking to join the rest of the Brand Warfare team on their way to the ring.)
James Peters: Well, we were told that Methuselah would be kicking off Voltage this week, but we are receiving word that he’s running late in terms of getting to the arena but the Brand Warfare team is here, and for the most part I’d say united. Effy McAvoy is a bit of a wildcard and Adam Lucas is only here for his own personal gain, but with the talent on this team there’s a very good chance they win at Territorial Invasion!
Rich Russillo: It looks like they’re here to speak, and with their team finally built I can see why they’d have something to say. If there’s any time to make a statement it’s now, especially after what they did on Showdown.
Persephone: Five different people, all with microphones. They’re about to spend the rest of the night running their mouths, aren’t they?
(All five Elitists make their way into the ring, with a mixed reaction coming from the crowd thanks to the variety of Elitists on the team. Once everyone is in the ring Ms. Extreme’s entrance music begins to fade out, and Limmy Monaghan begins to speak.)
Limmy Monaghan: I’m not always the man that’ll go out of my way to attack someone, especially if it means traveling to another brand all for the sake of laying out people who seemingly had no idea just how ready to strike we were, but just last week this team was formed and in that week we’ve had to come to terms with the fact that we don’t have all the time in the world to build chemistry with each other. We don’t have time to go travel and do whatever team building activities the other brands may have thought of, but I believe there’s just one thing our attack on Showdown has proven, and it’s the fact that we don’t need that. Territorial Invasion is in only a few weeks, and all we need is to make sure we’re ready to walk into Brand Warfare, take out every single Elitist that stands in our path and return to Voltage with the victory. If for some reason our efforts on Showdown didn’t make the message clear, allow me to tell you this. We’ll be ready.
(The fans cheer, and Limmy continues.)
Limmy Monaghan: At Territorial Invasion, the five of us will be winning the Brand Warfare match. I’m one of the two Elitists who’ve been given the task of building this team, and we didn’t create a team meant for failure. We’re not here so Cy Henderson can make a statement with his “Rebel Nation 2.0”, nor will we be walking into Territorial Invasion to help Charlie Marr find his footing. We are going to succeed at Territorial Invasion, and both Showdown and Dynasty are welcome to try and stop us, but what you saw on Showdown isn’t the team Voltage that will be walking into Brand Warfare. We’ll be even better.
(The cheering continues, and after this Ms. Extreme begins to speak.)
Ms. Extreme: I want to win. That’s always how I’ve been, and it’s how I’ll always be. I’m not the type to let victories slip through my fingers easily, especially if those victories can lead to me getting what I want once this is all over. Cy Henderson can do all the talking he wants about how great his team is but I already have experience with some of the guys over on Dynasty and I can tell you that there’s no way in hell we leave Territorial Invasion without a win. I’ve been in this position before and last time I was in Brand Warfare I was part of the winning team, and it shouldn’t take a genius to figure out why that may be the case yet none of the people over on the other brands can seem to figure it out. I know what a good team looks like, and better yet I know what a winning team looks like. I know what it takes to overcome a challenge like Brand Warfare, and I’m about ready to go back to back. Limmy and I are two very different Elitists, and while Limmy may not always care to send messages like the one we sent team Showdown, I have my own reputation that I have no problem holding onto.
Ms. Extreme: It doesn’t matter what it takes at Territorial Invasion, nor does it matter how badly any of the other two brands want to shut us up. We finally have our team together, and regardless of our differences there is one thing every single one of us has in common. We’re hungry for a win, and a team full of people who want this win more than anything else with talent such as three former World Champions and two Elitists who have what it takes to become the future is nothing short of the biggest threat in this entire match. We won’t be stopped, I can guarantee that much. When we return to Voltage after Territorial Invasion we’re going to be rewarded for a hard fought victory, and once that happens everyone in this team will get what they’ve been looking for over the last few months. This is our match to win, and I’m not about to let just anyone take this from us.
(This receives loud cheers, and as Ms. Extreme finishes speaking, Effy McAvoy can be seen with a wide, almost creepy smile on her face.)
Effy McAvoy: That’s right.. This is my opportunity to make Ahren proud.
(This confuses Akari Kiyoko a bit, but he is able to brush it off before beginning to speak.)
Akari Kiyoko: We’ve all suffered our fair share of losses throughout the past couple of months, and some of those losses have caused me to question whether or not what I’m doing is enough. I know what I’m fighting for but the results weren’t there, and this match is the opportunity to change that. Effy, you want to turn things around, don’t you?
(Effy begins to respond, not needing much time to think about the question.)
Effy McAvoy: Of course. Selina Reyes may have ruined the Tag Team Turmoil tournament and cost me a match right in front of Ahren, but that won’t happen at Territorial Invasion. Ahren has given me a purpose, and he doesn’t want me to continue taking losses and making him look bad. He wants me to be the best version of myself possible, and this is it. I was chosen to be part of this team and given the opportunity to compete in a match he’s fought in before, so I must be doing something right. I’m on the right track, and all that’s left is for me to win this match and set my career right again. There’s only one person I trust, and have any desire to trust right now, but that is all I need. He’s won Brand Warfare before, and he did it in incredible fashion. I find it hard to trust the rest of you, but I’m sure that the other two brands aren’t as cohesive as they’d like us to believe either. They’re all pretenders. Most of them already have history with each other, and they were never able to get along. It isn’t as easy as one match changing that, and they’re lying if they say otherwise.
Effy McAvoy: I am here for an important reason, and I can’t let him down, so I will do whatever’s necessary to make sure I give Ahren the second Brand Warfare victory he deserves. I agreed to play nice as long as it meant he gets what he deserves, and I meant that. I’m not here for Brand supremacy. I’m here because I want to be something, and winning Brand Warfare will give me exactly what I’ve been looking for. I know what to expect at Territorial Invasion. The Elitists on the other teams, I’ve gotten the chance to see some of them. I know what they can do, and I know that they don’t understand me. That will come back to bite them at Territorial Invasion, because now more than ever I must win, and there’s nobody I will not hurt to do it. As I said before, we’re going to win the Brand Warfare match… Or else.
(There is a mixed reaction, and Effy McAvoy has a serious look on her face as she says those final words. After this, Akari Kiyoko continues to speak.)
Akari Kiyoko: There was never any chance that we’d all be entirely on the same page in such a short span of time, but what matters is that we’re all willing to work together for the sake of winning a match we all need right now, and just look at us. After Showdown, there shouldn’t be any doubts. There shouldn’t be any questions. We’re ready to be the best team we could possibly be, and truth be told I don’t believe we ever had many other options. I’ve realized lately that I’m far from the only person here that wants to redeem themselves, and every single one of my teammates here have proven that they can be very formidable competitors. They all are talented, and they all know that if we want to win this match we need to put our pride to the side, work as a team and perform at our very best. I pushed the Hardcore Champion Cameron Ella Ava to her limit, but it wasn’t enough to leave Bloodsport as Champion. At Territorial Invasion, I will not fall short. I will do my part to make sure we leave with the victory, and find the win I’m sure each of us has been looking for.
Akari Kiyoko: Of course, I understand the threat coming from the other two teams, and I’m sure Showdown especially feel they have something to prove following our attack last night. However, don’t expect us to slow down or walk into Territorial Invasion with anything but our very best. We were the final team to be formed and we had the least time to prepare ourselves for this match, but with a major opportunity like this on the horizon we know better than to give anything but our one hundred percent. Whatever threats stand in our way in Brand Warfare will be defeated. I said to Ms. Extreme that I wouldn’t disappoint, and that is a promise I intend to keep. These past few months have not been the kindest to me, but I am still here for a reason, and at Territorial Invasion you will see exactly what that reason is.
(The fans cheer for Akari Kiyoko, but as Adam Lucas goes to speak, the cheers quickly turn into boos. Adam notices this, and he just shakes his head before beginning to speak anyway, just letting out one sentence.)
Adam Lucas: The truth is, I have absolutely no reason to trust any of you.
(The boos grow louder, but this time Adam ignores it and continues.)
Adam Lucas: Nobody in this ring was actually there when I was failing. Nobody said a single word no matter what I faced, regardless of whether or not it was fair. The only person on this roster that actually looked out for me isn’t in this match, and the last people I’m about to turn to are the likes of Effy McAvoy and Akari Kiyoko. However, I made it clear that I want something, and that’s the EAW World Championship. I said everything I needed to say to Jake earlier, but the easiest way to get to Jake right now is winning this match and utilizing that reward that Captain Charisma better offer as he has done in the past, so I’m not about to throw this away so a bunch of people on another brand can get a win for themselves. I’ve always been a threat in this kind of match, and the only thing that’s ever hindered me was incompetent teammates. As long as everyone actually pulls their weight this time around rather than making empty promises, there’s no reason to expect any result besides victory.
Adam Lucas: I’m here for one reason and one reason alone, and that’s for what comes after our victory. All I want is to be a two-time World Champion, and the only reason I even agreed to compete in this match is because right now it’s the most convenient way for me to get that. I don’t care for the speeches nor am I interested in pretending to get along with anyone here. I’m just ready to get this over with, and if part of the process is taking out the other two brands in advance and making sure they understand that they won’t be winning at Territorial Invasion, so be it. I’ll do what I have to do. All I’m expecting is for everyone else to return the favor. The last thing I need is to find out I wasted my time. I already spent way more time than I ever should’ve on Elitists that don’t deserve the attention. If I’m going to compete in Brand Warfare there’s only one result that’s acceptable.
(The fans boo, but Limmy Monaghan doesn’t seem to mind these words from Adam Lucas as he begins to speak.)
Limmy Monaghan: Camille and I both knew what to expect when we decided who’d be on the Brand Warfare team. Some may call our choices risky, but that’s how this match works. Very rarely will you find a Brand Warfare team that’s a complete unit, and even in the rare event that you do, it’s even more rare that they actually find the desired result. What matters is whether or not everyone’s strengths will be beneficial, and whether or not we can make up for each other’s weaknesses. This is it. Every single one of us is taking this seriously, and in just a few short weeks you-
(‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta hits. This causes a loud reaction as the fans in attendance begin to boo, and all five members of team Voltage turn to the stage, ready to fight.)
James Peters: IT LOOKS LIKE TEAM SHOWDOWN WANTS A BIT OF PAYBACK AFTER LAST NIGHT!
Rich Russillo: THAT’S CHARLIE MARR’S ENTRANCE MUSIC THAT JUST HIT, AND TEAM VOLTAGE LOOKS UNITED AS THEY WAIT FOR TEAM SHOWDOWN!!
Persephone: But… Where are they?
(However, nobody walks out. The members of team Voltage look slightly confused as they begin to look around, until…)
James Peters: WAIT, WHAT THE HELL????
Rich Russillo: THAT’S TEAM DYNASTY!!!! REBEL NATION 2.0 JUST SLID IN THE RING AND ATTACKED TEAM VOLTAGE FROM BEHIND!!!! REBEL NATION CAME IN THROUGH THE CROWD, AND I CAN’T SAY I EXPECTED THIS!!!!! CY HENDERSON AND LIMMY MONAGHAN ARE GOING AT IT! MS. EXTREME IS TRYING TO FEND OFF CHRIS ELITE! ADAM LUCAS IS FIGHTING DRAKE ARMSTRONG, AND EFFY MCAVOY AND AKARI KIYOKO ARE FIGHTING VINCENT MONDRIAN AND SHINZO SASAKI! A BRAWL HAS BROKEN OUT BETWEEN DYNASTY AND VOLTAGE, BUT-
Persephone: THERE THEY ARE!
James Peters: HERE COMES TEAM SHOWDOWN, SLIDING INTO THE RING AND JOINING THE BRAWL!!!! TEAM SHOWDOWN JUST CAUGHT TEAM VOLTAGE OFF GUARD AS VOLTAGE WAS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE TWO TEAMS, AND NOW WE HAVE A HUGE BRAWL BETWEEN ALL THREE BRANDS, BUT VOLTAGE IS ON THE DEFENSIVE THANKS TO BOTH DYNASTY AND SHOWDOWN CHOOSING TO MAKE A MOVE TONIGHT!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE MARR HITS CY HENDERSON WITH A BIG BOOT, BUT LIMMY MONAGHAN GETS BACK UP AND HITS CHARLIE WITH AN ELBOW!
James Peters: SOSA HENDERSON JUST RAN IN, AND HE JUST SENT BOTH CHRIS ELITE AND MS. EXTREME OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE-
Rich Russillo: BUT HE GETS CAUGHT WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK BY AKARI!!!! SOSA STUMBLES BACK AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING- BUT JON KELTON GRABS AKARI AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE BEFORE FOLLOWING BEHIND!!!!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE AND ADAM LUCAS ARE GOING AT IT NOW AS ADAM WAS ABLE TO FIGHT OFF DRAKE ARMSTRONG, BUT DRAKE WAS ABLE TO GET UP AND CONNECT WITH A FOREARM ON DONOVAN! DONOVAN IS TAKEN BACK, BUT ADAM KICKS DRAKE IN THE MIDSECTION! ADAM NOW SENDING DONOVAN INTO THE ROPES- BUT BEFORE HE COULD CAPITALIZE ON IT, DONOVAN GRABS ADAM FROM BEHIND AND CONNECTS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!!!
Rich Russillo: SOSA HENDERSON JUST GRABBED DRAKE ARMSTRONG BY THE LEGS AND PULLED HIM OUT OF THE RING, AND HE HITS DRAKE WITH A RIGHT HAND! MEANWHILE, EFFY JUST RAKED THE EYES OF VINCENT!! CODY MAVERICK GRABS EFFY THOUGH, AND HE SLAMS HER FACE INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! CODY GOES AFTER VINCENT NOW, BUT VINCENT QUICKLY SHAKES OFF THE PAIN BEFORE HITTING CODY WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE!
James Peters: THINGS HAVE BECOME CHAOTIC HERE AT RINGSIDE, AND AS IF IT’S ANY SURPRISE, WE HAVE SECURITY RUSHING DOWN TO BREAK THIS ONE UP! THIS HAS SPILLED INTO A HUGE BRAWL BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE RING, AND IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE IT WAS EVER GOING TO STOP IF SECURITY DIDN’T COME OUT HERE!
Persephone: I don’t know if I’m glad they’re all finally being taken away or upset this was only cut short once the big fight started.
Rich Russillo: Well either way, we’re gonna need a lot of security guards as all of the Elitists are still trying to fight each other through the security! I can’t say I expected all of this tonight, but this kind of chaos is what comes with matches like Brand Warfare!
(The fans boo as the fight was interrupted, but even more security guards run down the ramp until ringside is completely filled with people. Some of the security guards enter the ring to separate the Elitists in there, while the rest remain outside of it to break up the remaining fights, which have spiraled out of control. Many of the Elitists can be heard yelling at each other, and seen trying to reach each other despite being pulled by security. With the fight finally being broken up, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
( After that opening segment, we transition to the backstage area as we see Zane Grae walking back and forth in an undisclosed location of the arena tonight in Perth, Australia. He looks to prepare for the match he has later tonight as he looks to team up with Damien Kutcher to battle against Diamond Dixon and Caroline in a first round matchup in the Voltage Tag Team Turmoil tournament. Zane looks to be focused on that as he is wearing his wrestling gear and in the background of that we see Selina Reyes sitting crossed legged on a production crate, looking unfazed as she can be as she wears a casual grunge style attire here on Voltage. All of a sudden we hear someone say something off camera… )
???: Glad the two of you can be here!
( Zane looks to his right as the camera pans over to reveal that it’s none other than Michael Scott Connor. Zane has a nice big grin on his face as Michael has a more of a stoic look on his. Michael extends out his towards Zane which Zane shakes as the two are quite familiar with one another. Selina notices Michael and sees the exchange that both Zane and Michael have and just looks disinterested at whatever she just saw. Michael then begins speaking to both Zane and Selina as he says… )
Michael Scott Connor: Look, I wanted both of you here today to discuss our match that will be taking place at Territorial Invasion which happens to be Divide and Conquer.
I think we’re all familiar with how this match turns out, and if the other team gets out, the remaining members of the surviving team must fight each other until one remains as the winner, hence the concept of divide and conquer. Now seeing as the ending of this match is gonna have one soul winner, I’m sure it’s going to be lot different than normal multi-person matches but if we wanna make it to the point of fighting amongst ourselves, we, as a unit alongside our Dynasty teammates, must be at the top of our game. We have to work together at TI if we want to have a chance of taking down Showdown and getting to the final part of the match.
( Zane nods his head while Selina just listens to what Michael just said. Michael then turns his direction solely towards Zane. He begins talking to him as he says… )
Michael Scott Connor: Zane, you and I have had our shared history with each other, most recently teaming up to battle against British Invasion at Bloodsport. That match could have been ours to win, PETA’s worst nightmare could have been the match that cemented not only yourself, but me as well. Despite how hard we fought in that match, despite the efforts we brought forward… It wasn’t enough to defeat the British Invasion. We both faced disappointments that night, losses that sting just like a bumble bee. It wasn’t a good feeling for either of us, but we do have this chance. I look at it as a chance at redemption; to right the wrong of our failures back at Bloodsport.
( Zane nods at what Michael just said to him as he appears to agree with all of it. He responds back to Michael Scott Connor by saying… )
Zane Grae: You know Michael I couldn’t agree anymore with you. Listen man I know that my career here in EAW is still preeety early on. Like I understand the scope of how big this match bro, I know how massive an opportunity like Divide and Conquer is for a guy like me. Just like you man, I have felt disappointment over that loss at Bloodsport. It sucks to have given everything we had and more to British Invasion and we still ended up on the losing side. It sucks real bad, that aint a good feeling whatsoever but as much as that result can be looked at as a downer, it’s nothing but good vibes for what’s next for me. Bloodsport is my rear view mirror, that was a learning experience for me as now I have the chance to be the one that wins Divide and Conquer. Of course I’m going to bring everything I got Michael. You seen that first hand we faced off against the British Invasion, didn’t you?
Michael Scott Connor: I sure did, but you’re gonna have to be even better.
Zane Grae: I will, trust it. After all this all still new to me but winning a match like Divide and Conquer would make an everlasting impact on this company and I’m willing to be that team player so we can get rid of those weirdos on Showdown. After that, you best believe I’m gonna be the one last standing.
( Michael and Zane nod at each other, as the respect between the two of them is pretty evident. Zane is going to be that team player so he can make it all the way to the end and be the winner of this match. While both share a moment of respect, the women behind them begins speaking as it startles both of them. )
Selina Reyes: As much as the two of you have great admiration and respect for each other, I can be blunt and say I don’t care for either of you. I don’t care for anyone really and while I can sense the respect you both have for each other, that respect is out of the ring when we eliminate Miku Sakai and the rest of her Showdown team at Territorial Invasion. While I couldn’t compete at Bloodsport, Territorial Invasion is my first destination for my EAW marquee event appearance, a match and opportunity that is big for an individual like myself. Competing around the world outside of EAW has made me the woman who I am now and the opportunity to be successful on the massive stage of EAW is what makes me motivated. Winning a match like this, where I can knock the two of you out with the ‘Alamo Knee’ to be the winner, would be beneficial for me. I understand the implications but again I do not care nor am I interested in working with others.
( Selina scowls. )
Seline Reyes: Especially with what happened between myself and Effy McAvoy.
( Both Michael and Zane hear what Selina had to say and they both look somewhat understanding of her feelings. Michael is the first to speak as he responds to Selina by saying.. )
Michael Scott Connor: You know what, that is understandable Selina. It’s understandable why teaming up with us doesn’t interest you but if we’re gonna win this match, if we’re gonna have the chance to even fight amongst ourselves, then we have to work together to fend off Showdown first. We have to be side by side and get rid of the enemy that’s in the war. In the Marines, there’s always gonna be people that you might not see eye to eye with, but when you are at war, you are in battle, those minor differences are second to what is the real goal, the real opportunity that’s presented to us is, and I think you understand that as well Selina, even if teaming with others isn’t what you wanna do.
( After Michael got done talking, Zane is the next to speak as he responds back to Selina. )
Zane Grae: Yeah, for real, what Michael said. We gotta fight who’s on that other side so we can even get that chance and it’s not just us we have to be cordial with either. We gotta work together with Dynasty representatives for this Divide and Conquer match. We gotta co-exist with those peeps if we don’t wanna to leave Territorial Invasion with nothing but an L to our name.
( Selina responds to what both Michael and Zane to say as she tells them… )
Selina Reyes: I suppose you both are correct with having to team up with each other. Again I may not like teaming with others but if this is something that is necessary then I’m fine with it. I am fine teaming with you both and the other Dynasty representatives for this match, because we only need to team up until Showdown’s team is fully out and after we’ll fight it out amongst ourselves to see who ends up as the sole survivor.
Michael Scott Connor: So I guess that settles that, we all agree to bring the best we can to Territorial Invasion and work together as a cohesive unit. Make it all the way to the very end and end up facing each other to see who walks out as sole survivor.
( Selina and Zane nod in agreement as Zane says one more thing before he leaves to prepare his match…)
Zane Grae: Just know that Team Showdown, they don’t know what’s gonna hit them because before I nail the In-ZANE Lariat, they’re gonna hear two words that’s gonna be stuck in their heads… Show’s over… and yall will be hearing that to if it comes down to it.
( Zane gets a nice laugh as he leaves the scene as Selina looks unimpressed with what Zane just said. Michael Scott Connor couldn’t help but let out a smile before he leaves the scene for his match that is coming up in moments. The camera remains on Selina as she remains still sitting cross legged on that production create as the segment fades out here on Voltage. )
(Commercial for Fortnite, featuring the new Marvel collabs.)
(Voltage returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Resaux’ by Niska would blast throughout the arena as the Gold Medal Merchant would walk to the stage and look at the crowd before making his way down the ramp and to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM LYONS, FRANCE WEIGHING IN AT TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONE POUNDS… GREGORY PENNSLAYERRRRR!!
Rich Russillo: Well there’s Gregory Pennslayer! He has had a rough debut here in EAW but he’s looking to bounce back here tonight with a win over Michael Scott Connor within this match!
James Peters: But he has a hill to climb before he can even think about getting to that win, he’s going up against a veteran tonight so you have to wonder if he can get that win
Persephone: He won’t but if we’re lucky this can be quick.
(“Won’t Back Down”, by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers would burst throughout the arena and the audience would ascend out of their seats to cheer for the Lieutenant Colonel as he walked down the ramp and made his way to the ring. Michael S. Connor has a focused look on his face as he looks towards his opponent.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT… FROM LONDON, OHIO… WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS… LIEUTENANT COLONEL MICHAEL S. CONNOR!!!
Rich Russillo: Here comes the Lieutenant Colonel himself! He has a fire in his eyes as he’s looking to continue his momentum here tonight! This should be a fun battle for him it seems, huh?
James Peters: BOTH have experience when it comes to amateur wrestling so he can really show off what he can do when it comes to mat wrestling. This could be really fun for them both, but tragic in terms of who loses!
Persephone: As long as this match ends before I get really tired, fine by me. But it seems this might get on my nerves, ugh.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: The bell has rung and here we go! It’s time for this match to start as Michael S. Connor takes on the upstart rookie here tonight in the form of Gregory Pennslayer who has admittedly not had a great start here in EAW but tonight he looks to rectify that! While the Lieutenant Colonel looks to continue the momentum he has gained this season!
James Peters: But they aren’t going to make it easy for each other to do that right now as they both close in on one another and swoop in for a collar and elbow tie up! It’s a rough looking one but both of these men have a lot to prove tonight and will do anything to gain that win tonight. But Michael, being the veteran of this match is able to swiftly get in a wrist lock before transition it into a hammerlock behind the back of Gregory!
Persephone: If this is what people call ‘graps’ then I don’t even know what they want to consider bad wrestling. This is genuinely BORING! Kill each other so we can get out of here already!
Rich Russillo: Good technical showing for both men so far. But Gregory is struggling to find a way out of that Hammerlock! But wait, now he sends an elbow into the face of Connor and another one to get him to loosen the hold before he wraps his arm around his head and goes right for a side headlock! Using his agility to take the lead in the match now!
James Peters: Michael trying to push himself out of it right now! That hold can’t be fully locked in due to the Hammerlock that was just placed on Gregory’s arm but he comes up with an old fashioned plan! He pushes his feet forward and sends Gregory into the ropes and bouncing him off to get him to let go of the hold! Now he leapfrogs over him while he is gaining momentum and he drops down for a drop TOE HOLD! Sending him face first down on the mat!
Persephone: I’m not moved, why are you guys so interested in this again? I don’t understand it. This brand is supposed to be about violence not… this.
Rich Russillo: Lieutenant Colonel is not going to be one to waste time here! Being a veteran he knows how precious that is. And before Gregory can even gain his composure or figure out what to do, Michael comes right in and locks in a Front Facelock in the center of the ring. Pennslayer is struggling to find his way out of this but Michael has got it locked in tight! But both of them being near the ropes, Gregory tries to use SOME ring awareness to get his foot on the bottom rope and he does!!
James Peters: Michael quickly gets off of him, not wanting to risk being disqualified in this match! Gregory looks maybe a little shaken here but he nods his head because he knows he has a tough fight ahead of him and he damn sure can respect it! Both men putting their athletic background to work as they stare each other off and look to come back to the middle of the ring for round two!
Persephone: And hopefully it’s the final round because I don’t think I can sit here for long without literally throwing up what I ate for lunch. Purely disgusting in my honest opinion. GET TO MOVING!!
Rich Russillo: And they do! Both men throw their arms up for a Test Of Strength but Gregory quickly sends a swift KICK to the mid section of Michael, causing him to hunch over leading into a headbutt from Pennslayer, sending the Lieutenant right into the corner! And he follows him right back as he sends a Knife Edge CHOP to the chest!
James Peters: Lieutenant Colonel obviously felt THAT one! He cringes at the pain but that won’t be enough to stun him in the slightest as Michael Scott grabs him by the head and shoves him into the corner before quickly chopping him in HIS chest and grabbing his arm to give him a HARD irish whip into the other corner of the ring!
Persephone: Maybe it knocks the air out of him and ends this match by ref stoppage. Wishful thinking, I know but fingers crossed.
Rich Russillo: Well, Gregory isn’t going to let that happen so soon! He’s able to use the turnbuckle and step on them to flip over the head of Michael as he comes by! Michael is going back to deal damage but Gregory sends a spinning BACK KICK to the mid section of Scott Conner before following it up with a roundhouse KICK to the head! Sending him crashing down on the match before he goes for the first cover of the night!!
ON-!!
James Peters: KICK OUT! From Scott Connor! It’s going to take a lot more than that if he wants to keep him down for a three count here in this match, boy this should be something.
Persephone: Oh but this already is something! Garbage. That had to be one of the worst strings of kicks I have ever seen, I hate this match already and it feels like it just started. One of them needs to put all of us out of our misery as soon as they possibly can.
Rich Russillo: Well that’s going to be a minute Persephone, they’re not stopping for anyone here tonight including you! They want this win tonight and they can sharpen iron with Iron if all goes well. But Gregory is getting up to his feet and he’s thinking what he could do next it seems! But it seems he now has a general idea as he’s backing away and he’s waiting for Michael Scott to pick himself off of the ground on his hands and knees! And he’s springing forward for a PUNT KICK to his skull!!
James Peters: BUT THAT’S NOT HAPPENING! Michael Scott is able to crawl forward and catch the foot before he gets too much momentum and he gets him in an ANKLE LOCK!! TWISTING AND PULLING ON THAT ANKLE!! AND GREGORY IS IN PAIN! HE’S TRYING TO CRAWL TO THE ROPES TO ESCAPE BUT SCOTT CONNER IS ABLE TO GET HIM AND TRAP HIS ANKLE AND DROP BACK WITH AN ANKLE TRAPPED GERMAN SUPLEX!! AND GREGORY IS DOWN ON THE MAT WHILE MICHAEL IS TRYING TO GET AHOLD OF HIMSELF!!
Persephone: Or he could just like, pin him or something I don’t know. Logic is never existent in wrestling so maybe it’s just me being the smartest person in the room!!
Rich Russillo: It may be more so due to the fact that he was taken out with those kicks not too long ago and didn’t exactly recover well from them but now it seems like he’s doing so really well. He’s shaking out the cobwebs in his brain and getting to his feet. Looking straight at Gregory who is starting to stir back to his and Pennslayer is stumbling right at Michael but the Lieutenant Colonel sends a quick KICK to the stomach and hooks his arms! He jumps up in the air to land a ‘TAPS’ LEAPING DOUBLE UNDER HOOK DDT FOR A PIN!!
ONEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICK OUT RIGHT AT TWO!! But it’s not like Gregory has much left in him at this point, or so it seems. He’s been stunned and dazed by that move! It’s not easy to get up from but Scott Conner is going to close in nonetheless. He’s going to give it everything he has and use that veteran instinct that he is showing that he possesses right here tonight! But he goes forward and once again hooks his arms for a FRONT CHANCERY! Looking to make him tap out!!
Persephone: YES!!! PLEASE DO THAT!! AND QUICKLY TOO!!
Rich Russillo: Gregory is in a great deal of pain and you can tell! Michael has that hold senched in like a Lion’s TEETH in meat! And he’s holding onto his arms! But Gregory is trying to find his escape route by turning his body to the side to at least relieve the pressure on his arms and potentially get out of this!! It has to be hard for him to do so because that does not look like an easy hold to get out of!
James Peters: BUT IF ANYTHING! THAT MAY HAVE JUST PUT HIM IN A WORSE POSITION! Michael Scott lets go of the hold but only briefly because he is able to force Gregory on his belly and wrap his arm under the chin of the Gold Medal Merchant for a ‘DD214’ DRAGON SLEEPER!! THE FINISHING MOVE OF THE LIEUTENANT! EXCELLENT MAT WORK FROM SCOTT CONNOR TO GET HIM IN THIS! AND GREGORY IS TRYING TO HOLD ON AND REACH FOR ANY ROPES THAT MAY BE AROUND HIM BUT IT’S HOPELESS! HE CAN DO NOTHING BUT TAP OUT!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, LIEUTENANT COLONEL MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR!!!
Rich Russillo: Great showing tonight by Michael Connor! He continues his momentum in this season, which he will need heading into Divide and Conquer!
James Peters: But Gregory continues to find tough luck in these last few weeks. He’s going to have to do a lot to get back on track but for now? Congratulations Michael S. Connor!
(Michael S. Connor would celebrate inside of the ring as Gregory held onto his neck onto the outside with a disappointed look on his face as Voltage faded to commercial break.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where War Games will take place.)
( Sunday Night Voltage continues forward as we transition to a backstage segment. The camera is panned over towards an office door that has a familiar name on it. We see the door opened and it shows the man himself, the Commissioner of Voltage, Captain Charisma, inside. He seems to be a bit confused as he looks at the camera. )
Captain Charisma: What are you doing just standing there? Come inside please.
( Captain Charisma motions for the camera to follow him with a gesture as he walks towards his office desk. The camera does indeed follow him and Captain Charisma turns around to the camera as he looks to have something to say. He happens to be wearing a very professional custom made all black suit for tonight’s edition of Voltage as he begins to talk to not only to the people in the arena, who watching the segment from their seats, but to those tuning in around the world. )
Captain Charisma: I hope everyone enjoyed our opening contest and what we have in store later tonight here on Voltage. I would like to turn our attention towards Territorial Invasion and man what an event that has historically been here in Elite Answers Wrestling. We have seen many great matches take place at the event; amazing matches, shocking twists, reveals, returns, and moments that will forever live in infamy here in EAW.
The most notable aspect of Territorial Invasion is of course the brand versus brand matches that happen every single season. The brand versus brand matches have a deep meaning to me because they give Voltage a chance to showcase why they are the best roster in the business today. Some of the past brand centered matches, include the likes of Anarchy in the Arena, Stadium Stampede, and of course the ones that take place this year in Brand Warfare and War Games, and historically, Voltage has performed well in those situations the last few years. We can also include title matches that involve all three brands, showcase matches that have a representative from each brand and even a match like Divide and Conquer which features people from all three brands here in Elite Answers Wrestling. The matches here mean the absolute world to me, these matches are quite important for a Commissioner like myself. I take pride in trying to have the best brand in EAW and these matches are the representation of that pride.
( Captain Charisma takes a second to recollect himself and gives himself a momentary break. After a few seconds, he begins speaking again towards the camera as he says.. )
Captain Charisma: These matches are very important for a man like myself, important for the brand that is Sunday Night Voltage and it’s a reflection of how I feel about how great this brand is, why I strive for us to win these brand matches to show brands like Dynasty and Showdown, that we’re better than them. I have always been a competitive individual, a competitive man that always wanted to come out on top. That’s how I was as an active performer many years ago, that’s why I had earned myself the right to be champion numerous times. That competitiveness is what drives me to be the best no matter what, and includes being the best behind the scenes. I take a lot of pride in running this brand and showing the world why the Elitists on Voltage are simply the best. I want the best possible outcome for our brand, a brand that I believe is head and shoulders above Dynasty and Showdown. Which brings me to why I am here tonight…
( Captain Charisma smirks. )
Captain Charisma: I have decided to make things even more interesting to those competing on behalf of Voltage in any of the brand versus brand matches. I am raising the stakes for those competing under our banner and I have no doubt people will be happy to hear that.
( The Hall of Famer’s trademark smirk turns into a full grin and he once again pauses for a moment. This time it is to allow his words to sink in and finally, he continues speaking. )
Captain Charisma: By now, it’s of course a given that if the Voltage team for Brand Warfare ends up winning the whole thing, if Limmy and Ms. Extreme’s led team manages to beat the other teams that Dynasty and Showdown assembled for Brand Warfare; they will all be rewarded for their victories following the Territorial Invasion. That’s only if they manage to win and considering who the co-captains are, and how they managed to win for Dynasty last season, I hope the result is the same for Voltage. The incentive that match has, stakes and implications for those who win Brand Warfare? Well just say that might not be the only match where those incentives and rewards would be handed out. You see, in order for Voltage to become the best brand, I need to make sure that everyone competing brings their absolute best at Territorial Invasion. I need the Voltage participants to go all out for that victory for Voltage and in doing so, I would like to offer the same incentives I have given for Brand Warfare to the following matches: Jake, Bea, and Michael, the competitors that will be represented in the War Games match for Team Voltage, the Voltage competitors that will be competing in Divide and Conquer like Michael Scott Connor, Selina Reyes and Zane Grae. I will happily give KASAI an opportunity of her choosing should she successfully defend the Specialists Championship against Raeangel Guzman and Daniella Atlas. And lastly to Diamond Dixon who will be competing in the women’s triple threat showcase match against ARIA and Holly Arrow. All those participants in those three matches will be rewarded greatly IF they managed to come on top as the victors for their respective matches.
( Captain Charisma turns around to grab a bottle of water and takes a sip out of it. He finally sits it back down and continues speaking into the camera. )
Captain Charisma: As much these incentives help the overall motivation for those competing in these matches, it should not be understated that these matches are extremely difficult to win. These matches won’t be easy to win whatsoever. They are earned by those who want them and who desire to be victorious more than their opponents do. You look at War Games, and how stacked the field is for that match, you have got a reunited New Eden representing the Dynasty brand after years here being roster members on Voltage. That alone is a tough task to overcome and the same thing goes for Showdown’s team for War Games, you have the National Elite Champion in Veena Adams with the Universal Women’s Champion Milli Banks, alongside former World Heavyweight Champion in Bronson Daniels. That team is vicious and hungry, so Jake, Bea, and Michael, you have to bring everything to the table for this War Games. You have to give it the best performance you can ever put out because the competition within this match is something you have to match the level and energy they’ll bring.
Captain Charisma: The same applies to those competing in the Divide and Conquer match. It’s understood that once that other team is out, that you’ll fight each other if you guys manage to stay in that match for that long. That other team though, that team that you have to outlast before facing yourselves is once again a stacked team that is being led by Miku Sakai. Someone that is a former tag team champion and Specialist Champion. That’s the type of competitors you have to overcome so will you be able to do that Micheal? Can the two newcomers in Zane and Selina do just that? I hope you do because if you even want to get to the part of fighting each other, you have to eliminate someone like her to do that.
Captain Charisma: KASAI, you have been a wonderful representative of the Specialists Championship and I know you have the goal of continuing your reign. Raeangel and Daniella are talented in their own right and in a triple threat setting, you will have to be aware of everything going on at all times. I believe you have what it takes to defend your title and if you do, something great will be waiting for you back here on Voltage.
Captain Charisma: Lastly, Diamond I think everyone knows how great you can be with the evidence being from the match you had with Bea Valentine all the way back at Bloodsport. You have what it takes to be a major player here on Voltage but the competitors you will be facing at Territorial Invasion is no easy task whatsoever. ARIA a former Specialist Champion, Holly Arrow a former Unified Tag Team Champion. Two skilled individuals that you have to overcome if you wish to stand tall. All these matches have amazing athletes competing in them but I know Voltage has what it takes to win all of those matches. I hope to see everyone bring their best efforts come Territorial Invasion so Voltage can leave as the rightful number one brand here in Elite Answers Wrestling. Thank you all for your time and enjoy the rest of the show.
( The scene would then fade out and cut to the ringside area. )
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen holding a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a round one match in the Tag Team Turmoil tournament, and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!
(‘Revolution by Kirk Franklin hits, and the fans in attendance boo as Damien Kutcher walks out to the stage. Damien doesn’t wait at the stage, instead beginning to walk down the ramp as his music is replaced with ‘Taking What’s Not Yours’ by TV Girl. This causes a more mixed reaction to come from the crowd as Zane Grae walks out with Travanna Volkova. The two take note of Damien not waiting, but Zane doesn’t let it bother him as the two begin making their way down the ramp behind Damien.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… Accompanied by Travanna Volkova… At a combined weight of 390 pounds, DAMIEN KUTCHER AND ZANE GRAE!!!!
James Peters: Well we know these two have had some issues lately, but hopefully they are able to be on the same page tonight. After all, this could be a great win for them.
Rich Russillo: I agree. Caroline and Diamond are two talented competitors, so Zane and Damien will need to bring their very best to this one.
Persephone: Their best still sucks so I’m not expecting much.
(‘Okay’ by JT follows, and the reaction is mostly positive, though still mixed as Diamond Dixon begins walking out to the stage alongside Tyrone Montgomery. Diamond has a confident look on her face, but while on the stage, ‘Living Dead Girl’ by Rob Zombie hits. Caroline begins walking out, and she doesn’t stop on the stage, walking past her teammate and towards the ring as both Diamond and Tyrone seem a bit put off by her. Nonetheless, all three make their way towards the ring as their opponents wait.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents… Accompanied by Tyrone Montgomery… At a combined weight of 285 pounds, CAROLINE AND DIAMOND DIXON!!!!!
James Peters: Here comes Caroline and Diamond, and this is definitely an interesting team. These two couldn’t be more different, yet I think they have a great chance in this tournament.
Rich Russillo: I agree, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. They still need to win tonight, and there’s no telling what may happen between four Elitists that aren’t known to work together.
Persephone: Nothing good will come out of it, especially with no weapons or blood. Let’s just wrap this up.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: Here we go! This match is underway, and it looks like Caroline will be starting this one against Damien Kutcher! Both Elitists begin to circle the ring, AND DAMIEN LOOKS FOR THE GRAPPLE, BUT CAROLINE AVOIDS IT BEFORE KICKING HIS LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM! Caroline now with a shoot kick to the chest to force Damien back, and Caroline wisely avoids directly grappling with the largest competitor in the match, knowing that she is the smallest. Caroline now with an irish whip while Damien is stunned, AND CAROLINE RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Caroline now out to the apron as Damien stumbles out of the corner, AND CAROLINE GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD-
Rich Russillo: NO! DAMIEN CAUGHT CAROLINE OUT OF THE AIR, AND IT LOOKS LIKE DAMIEN IS TRYING TO SET UP FOR A BELLY TO BELLY MAYBE- BUT CAROLINE BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY HIT ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF DAMIEN’S HEAD, FORCING DAMIEN OFF OF HER BEFORE HE COULD CONNECT WITH THE MOVE! Damien stumbled back, AND CAROLINE USES THIS AS HER OPPORTUNITY TO STRIKE- BUT DAMIEN CATCHES HER OFF GUARD WITH A BICYCLE KICK! Damien with his first real move of the match there, but I think it was a good one!
Persephone: Eh. It was just a bicycle kick. I’ve seen Luis do better.
James Peters: I’m sure you have. Anyways, Damien quickly grabs Caroline before sending her into his teams corner, AND HE RUSHES IN BEFORE DELIVERING A CLOTHESLINE OF HIS OWN! Damien now staring at Zane Grae, and reluctantly he chooses to tag him into the match! Damien sends Caroline out of the corner, AND ZANE DIVES INTO HER WITH A SPRINGBOARD EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! ZANE WITH THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!
ONE!
T-
James Peters: Quick kick out by Caroline, but Zane tries to quickly keep control as he pulls her up! Zane now looking for Quicksilver, BUT CAROLINE FLIPS OVER HIM AND LANDS ON HER FEET! CAROLINE LANDED BEHIND ZANE, AND NOW SHE SHOVES HIM INTO THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: ZANE BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES, AND RIGHT INTO A HURRICANRANA BY CAROLINE!!!! Caroline quickly returns to her feet, AND SHE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A SOMERSAULT LEG DROP! Zane Grae turns over and grabs his throat in pain as he gets back to a knee, and it looks like Caroline is back in this one!
James Peters: Caroline sends Zane into her team’s corner, AND SHE RUSHES IN- BUT ZANE IS ABLE TO GET A BOOT UP! Zane jumps onto the middle rope as Caroline stumbles back- AND ZANE WAS LOOKING FOR A DIVE, BUT CAROLINE DUCKS UNDER AND RUSHES INTO THE CORNER AS ZANE IS FORCED TO JUMP OVER HER! CAROLINE NOW WITH THE TAG TO DIAMOND DIXON AS ZANE TURNS AROUND- RIGHT INTO A BIG BOOT!!! Diamond Dixon is in, and Diamond is actually the larger competitor between the two in the ring right now! Zane stumbles back to his feet and into the ropes, and Diamond drops him with a clothesline!
Rich Russillo: Zane stumbles to his feet once more, AND DIAMOND LOOKS FOR A SPINEBUSTER- BUT ZANE IS ABLE TO COUNTER THIS WITH AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! DIAMOND LETS GO OF ZANE, AND NOW ZANE JUMPS UP AND HITS DIAMOND WITH AN ENZUIGIRI, CAUSING HER TO STUMBLE! ZANE KIPS UP, AND NOW HE DELIVERS A HURRICANRANA THAT SENDS DIAMOND ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! ZANE NOW RUNNING THE ROPES, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A TIGER FEINT KICK!!!! ZANE GRAE SEEMS TO BE ON FIRE RIGHT NOW, AND HE FOLLOWS THIS UP WITH A SPRINGBOARD-
Persephone: HA, THAT IDIOT JUST GOT DROPPED WITH A SPINEBUSTER RIGHT OUT OF THE SKY! Why do people even do diving moves? The only person any good at it is Luis.
James Peters: Well either way, Diamond Dixon goes for the cover and a spinebuster like that had to have rocked Zane Grae!
ONE!
TWO-
James Peters: BUT ZANE ISN’T OUT OF THIS ONE JUST YET, AS HE’S ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE TWO! This one isn’t anywhere near over yet, but Zane isn’t in a good spot right now as Diamond Dixon is all over him. Just when he was getting fired up, Diamond was able to shut it down!
Rich Russillo: Zane begins pulling himself up, BUT DIAMOND GRABS HIM BY THE ARM AND PLANTS HIM WITH A SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE! Diamond now pulling Zane up, and I don’t think this is good for him! DIAMOND DIXON LIFTS ZANE UP FOR THE POWERBOMB- BUT ZANE IS ABLE TO PULL HIMSELF UP AND OVER DIAMOND, ALLOWING HIM TO CONNECT WITH THE POISONRANA!!! I THINK ZANE REALLY NEEDED THAT ONE, AS HE PULLS HIMSELF OVER TOWARDS HIS CORNER AND TAGS DAMIEN KUTCHER BACK INTO THE MATCH!
James Peters: Damien is back in as Diamond pushes herself back up, AND HE IS QUICK TO ACT, RUNNING IN AND DROPPING DIAMOND WITH A KNEE LIFT!!! Damien Kutcher has the size advantage here but we can’t forget he has moves like that in his arsenal! Damien now pulling Diamond back up, AND HE USES ALL OF HIS POWER TO SEND DIAMOND CRASHING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! DIAMOND STUMBLES OFF OF THEM- AND DAMIEN QUICKLY CATCHES HER WITH A SPINNING KICK! Damien now rolling out to ringside as Diamond falls back onto the middle rope, and it looks like he has something big in mind as he runs in! AMEN!
Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO! DIAMOND GOT OUT OF THE WAY, CAUSING KUTCHER TO FALL BACK FIRST ONTO THE APRON FOR NOTHING! DIAMOND QUICKLY TAGS CAROLINE BACK INTO THE MATCH BEFORE PULLING DAMIEN BACK INTO THE RING, AND NOW CAROLINE RUNS OVER DAMIEN AND JUMPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, DELIVERING A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT! Fantastic way to keep Damien Kutcher down, and it looks like Caroline isn’t done going high risk just yet, either! Caroline makes her way up to the top rope while Kutcher is still down and out, and this could be it!
Persephone: Thank God. This has been a miserable match. I don’t know how it’s still going.
James Peters: Caroline is up top, AND SHE LOOKS FOR THE WIDOW SPLASH- BUT DAMIEN KUTCHER IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY!!! IT LOOKS LIKE DAMIEN WASN’T DONE FOR JUST YET AS CAROLINE IS FORCED TO ROLL TO HER FEET- BUT AS SOON AS CAROLINE TURNS AROUND, SHE’S CAUGHT WITH THE BAPTISM!!!!! THE BAPTISM CONNECTS ON CAROLINE AS BOTH ELITISTS GO DOWN, BUT DAMIEN IS ABLE TO TURN AND PULL HIMSELF OVER CAROLINE FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: CAROLINE KICKS OUT!!! This one isn’t over yet! Zane Grae now is asking for the tag, but I think Damien Kutcher is weighing his options here. After all, we know these two weren’t exactly on the same page. Damien drags Caroline back to her feet before heading over to tag Zane back into the match- BUT CAROLINE DELIVERS A PUNCH TO THE RIBS! IT LOOKS LIKE SHE STILL HAS SOME LIFE LEFT IN HER, AND SHE DELIVERS A SECOND PUNCH! CAROLINE WITH A THIRD, AND NOW SHE HITS DAMIEN WITH A RIGHT HAND TO THE FACE, CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE BACK!
James Peters: DAMIEN RESPONDS WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION THOUGH, AND THIS ALLOWS HIM TO TAG ZANE GRAE BACK INTO THE MATCH! Damien delivers a second knee, and now he lifts Caroline into an electric chair as Zane Grae begins making his way up to the top rope! It looks like these two have a tag team move in mind here, BUT LOOK AT THIS BY CAROLINE! CAROLINE TURNS HERSELF AROUND, SENDING DAMIEN RIGHT INTO ZANE WITH A HURRICANRANA! AMAZING COUNTER BY CAROLINE AS DAMIEN ACCIDENTALLY HITS HIS OWN TEAMMATE! I THINK CAROLINE MAY NEED THE TAG RIGHT NOW!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, but she knows she can’t get it yet! Caroline delivers a dropkick to the back of Damien, and that sends Damien out of the ring! Zane Grae is still on the top rope though, and Caroline looks to try and capitalize off of this as she rushes up onto the top rope! I THINK CAROLINE IS LOOKING TO SET UP A SPANISH FLY FROM THE TOP ROPE! CAROLINE HAS A HUGE MOVE COMING UP HERE- BUT NO! ZANE IS ABLE TO DELIVER ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, BEFORE SENDING CAROLINE BACK INTO THE RING! CAROLINE ROLLS BACK TO HER FEET, BUT ZANE DIVES AT HER WITH A DROPKICK!
Persephone: Zane for whatever reason didn’t go for the cover though, even after he was able to redeem himself for that horrible excuse for a tag team move. Instead he is lifting Caroline up, and thankfully he’s not doing anything stupid. He’s actually looking for one of his big moves so this match can actually end. ZANE IS GOING FOR SUNSET’S PEAK OR WHATEVER HE CALLS IT- OH COME ON! OF COURSE, CAROLINE HAS AN ANSWER FOR IT!
James Peters: CAROLINE DELIVERED ELBOWS TO THE HEAD BEFORE PULLING HERSELF BEHIND ZANE, AND NOW CAROLINE CONNECTS WITH VINTAGE CAROLINE!!! VINTAGE CAROLINE CONNECTS ON ZANE GRAE, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
James Peters: NO! ZANE IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, AND THIS ONE ISN’T OVER! Both Caroline and Zane need the tag though, and they begin crawling over towards their corners in order to do so! Caroline and Diamond aren’t the best of friends either, but like Zane and Damien, they know they’ll need to put their differences aside in order to win this one!
Rich Russillo: Caroline and Zane both slowly making it back to their corners, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THEY WERE BOTH ABLE TO TAG THEIR TEAMMATES IN AT THE SAME TIME!!! DAMIEN AND DIAMOND ARE BOTH IN THE MATCH- AND DIAMOND RUNS IN FOR A LARIAT- BUT DAMIEN DUCKS UNDER IT!!!! DAMIEN NOW LOOKING FOR THE ELOHIM- BUT DIAMOND IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER HIS BOOT NOW! BOTH ELITISTS KNOW THAT THIS COULD BE THE DIFFERENCE MAKER, AND SO DIAMOND LOOKS FOR THE PUMP KICK ON DAMIEN- BUT KUTCHER CATCHES DIAMOND’S BOOT!!! DAMIEN CAUGHT THE BOOT- BUT DIAMOND IS ABLE TO USE IT TO PUSH DAMIEN BACK, CAUSING HIM TO BOUNCE OFF OF THE ROPES-
James Peters: BUT THIS JUST GIVES DAMIEN THE SPACE NEEDED TO HIT THE HOLY CLOTHESLINE!!!! THE HOLY CLOTHESLINE CONNECTS, AND DAMIEN QUICKLY LOOKS FOR THE COVER ON DIAMOND DIXON!!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
T-
James Peters: WHAT THE HELL???
Rich Russillo: WIDOW SPLASH!!!!
James Peters: WE THOUGHT CAROLINE WOULD BE OUT OF THIS ONE FOR THE TIME BEING, BUT INSTEAD SHE MAKES THE SAVE AS SHE DIVES ONTO DAMIEN KUTCHER WITH THE WIDOW SPLASH!!!! WHAT A SAVE BY CAROLINE HERE, WHO ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AS THIS MATCH CONTINUES!
Rich Russillo: Diamond Dixon pulls herself over towards an empty corner, meanwhile Damien Kutcher is hurting after that 450 splash. Diamond slowly pulls herself up, and she waits as Damien Kutcher is slowly able to pull himself back up. Damien doesn’t seem to have any idea where he is though, and that’s not good as Diamond clearly has something in mind! DIAMOND DIXON CHARGES IN, AND SHE’S ABLE TO DROP DAMIEN KUTCHER WITH THE SPEAR!!! THANKS TO THAT ASSIST FROM CAROLINE, DIAMOND MAY HAVE JUST TAKEN DAMIEN KUTCHER OUT OF THIS ONE! DIAMOND PULLS HERSELF ON TOP OF DAMIEN FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
Persephone: :francis:
James Peters: DIAMOND DIXON MAY HAVE JUST HAD THE MATCH WON, BUT WE’LL NEVER KNOW NOW AS ZANE GRAE JUST DOVE ON TOP OF HER WITH A SWANTON BOMB, BREAKING THE PIN HIMSELF!!!! ZANE TAKING A PAGE OUT OF CAROLINE’S BOOK, AND WHILE NEITHER ZANE NOR CAROLINE ARE SUPPOSED TO GET INVOLVED, THEY WERE DEFINITELY DIFFERENCE MAKERS HERE! DIAMOND ROLLS OFF OF DAMIEN, BUT SHE IS ABLE TO ROLL TOWARDS HER OWN CORNER OF THE RING WHILE ZANE MAKES HIS WAY OUT TO THE APRON! DIAMOND TAGS IN CAROLINE!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN TRIES TO TAG IN ZANE- BUT CAROLINE IS ABLE TO STOP HIM WITH AN ELBOW DROP TO THE BACK! Caroline pulls Damien back towards her corner before beginning to drag him up, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE IS SETTING UP FOR A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE- BUT DAMIEN KUTCHER ISN’T GOING DOWN JUST YET! DAMIEN PUNCHES CAROLINE IN THE RIBS AND FORCES HER OFF OF HIM- BUT CAROLINE CONNECTS WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT, CAUSING DAMIEN TO STUMBLE BACK! DAMIEN RESPONDS WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION THOUGH, AND NOW HE BEGINS TO STUMBLE OVER TOWARDS HIS CORNER!
James Peters: CAROLINE GRABS HIM BY THE ARM- AND THIS BRIEF HESITATION BY DAMIEN JUST ALLOWED CAROLINE TO JUMP UP INTO A SLEEPER HOLD ON DAMIEN!!! This is not the offense we’re used to from Caroline, but Damien is a much larger opponent and she knows that this is the best way to slow him down, and potentially even end his chances of winning this one! Zane is trying to reach out for the tag, but Damien is just a bit too far and is being choked out by Caroline! Damien slowly drops down to a knee, is he gonna be forced to pass out!?
Persephons: I sure hope so. I don’t even know how I haven’t passed out watching this.
Rich Russillo: Damien slowly losing his strength, BUT HE IS ABLE TO USE THE REST OF IT TO PUSH HIMSELF JUST A BIT FURTHER FORWARD, ALLOWING HIM TO TAG ZANE IN! CAROLINE RELEASES THE SUBMISSION SEEING THIS- AND ZANE SPRINGBOARDS INTO THE RING! CAROLINE SWINGS AT ZANE- BUT ZANE DUCKS UNDER IT! ZANE NOW LOOKING FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK- BUT CAROLINE DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE PULLING ZANE INTO A ROLL UP! ZANE IMMEDIATELY KICKS OUT- BUT THIS WAS JUST TO SET UP FOR LITTLE MONSTER AS CAROLINE GOES FOR THE JUMPING SPLASH!
James Peters: ZANE IS ABLE TO GET THE KNEES UP THOUGH, AND CAROLINE STUMBLES BACK AFTER LANDING ON THEM! CAROLINE HOLDS HER MIDSECTION, AND NOW ZANE RUSHES IN!!!
Zane Grae: (off-mic) SHOW’S OVER!
James Peters: ZANE JUMPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND HE GOES FOR ARSENE’S WRATH!!!!!
Persephone: THAT IDIOT DIDN’T CONNECT! CAROLINE DUCKED UNDER IT AND FORCED ZANE TO LAND ON HIS FEET, AND NOW CAROLINE JUST CAUGHT HIM WITH A SPANISH FLY! Can Zane do anything right?? Why would you say show’s over if the match is still going???
Rich Russillo: Caroline pulls herself back up to her feet, before tagging Diamond Dixon back into the match! Diamond Dixon is in, and this is a terrible time for Zane Grae as he is still only just beginning to stir! Diamond pulls Zane Grae up, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE IS SETTING UP FOR THE CHOKESLAM- BUT AS SHE LIFTS ZANE UP, HE IS ABLE TO SHOW SOME SIGNS OF LIFE BY TRANSITIONING INTO AN ARM DRAG, FENDING DIAMOND OFF AS DIAMOND ROLLS BACK TO HER FEET! IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S NOT OVER YET!
Persephone: That sucks.
James Peters: DIAMOND IS BACK UP, BUT ZANE GRAE IS QUICK TO CONNECT WITH A HIGH KNEE!!! THIS CAUSES DIAMOND TO STUMBLE, AND IF THERE’S ANY TIME FOR ZANE TO MAKE USE OF THIS IT’S NOW! ZANE GRAE IS ABLE TO LIFT DIAMOND UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY- BUT DIAMOND BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY ELBOW ZANE IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, FORCING ZANE TO LET GO OF HER! DIAMOND LANDS BACK ON HER FEET, AND NOW SHE HITS ZANE WITH A HUGE BOOT THAT DROPS HIM DOWN TO A KNEE! DIAMOND NOW PULLING ZANE IN, AND I THINK SHE’S ABOUT TO ATTEMPT THE POWERBOMB ONCE MORE!
Rich Russillo: ZANE IS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF IT THOUGH, LANDING ON HIS FEET BEFORE LANDING A SUPERMAN PUNCH! These two are going back and forth right now, and Zane knows that he will need to do something if he wants to turn this one around for good! Zane backs into the corner of the ring and waits for Diamond Dixon to return to her feet, and whatever Zane is setting up for has to be good! These four have put each other through a lot, and we could be entering the late stage of this match as Diamond is getting back up!
James Peters: ZANE GRAE CHARGES IN, AND HE LOOKS FOR THE OUTLAW’S PROMISE- BUT DIAMOND IS ABLE TO CATCH HIM!!!! WHAT AN IMPRESSIVE FEAT HERE AS DIAMOND JUST SAVED HERSELF FROM WHAT MAY HAVE BEEN THE END OF THIS MATCH! DIAMOND CATCHES ZANE BEFORE HE COULD GO ALL THE WAY WITH THE FRONT FLIP DDT!!! DIAMOND IS HOLDING ONTO HIM, AND NOW SHE SHOVES HIM BACK ONTO HIS FEET BEFORE DELIVERING THE PUMP KICK!!!! THE PUMP KICK CONNECTS ON ZANE GRAE, AND I THINK THAT MAY HAVE KNOCKED ZANE’S LIGHTS OUT!!! TRAVANNA DOESN’T LOOK HAPPY WITH THIS, MEANWHILE TYRONE MONTGOMERY IS READY TO SEE DIAMOND PUT THIS ONE AWAY!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN KUTCHER IS PULLING HIMSELF UP AT RINGSIDE AFTER THE SLEEPER HOLD HE WAS STUCK IN- BUT CAROLINE ENTERS THE RING BEFORE RUNNING IN!!!! NO ESCAPE!!!!! THE SUICIDE DIVE DDT CONNECTS ON DAMIEN KUTCHER, TAKING HIM OUT BEFORE HE COULD GET INVOLVED AS CAROLINE KNOWS DIAMOND HAS THIS MATCH WON! DAMIEN KUTCHER HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT AS BOTH HE AND CAROLINE ARE DOWN AT RINGSIDE, AND NOW IT’S ON DIAMOND DIXON TO FINISH THIS MATCH! IS THIS IT FOR ZANE AND DAMIEN!?
Persephone: YES, PLEASE END THE MATCH! I DON’T THINK I CAN TAKE ANY MORE OF THIS! JUST END THIS SO I CAN SEE LITERALLY ANYTHING ELSE!
James Peters: ZANE GRAE STUMBLES BACK UP FOLLOWING THAT PUMP KICK, AND NOW DIAMOND DIXON CATCHES HIM, BEFORE PLANTING HIM WITH THE FACELIFT!!!! THE FACELIFT CONNECTS, AND ZANE GRAE IS OUT!!! CAROLINE HAS TAKEN CARE OF DAMIEN KUTCHER, SO ALL THAT’S LEFT IS FOR DIAMOND TO GO FOR THE COVER!! DIAMOND HOOKS THE LEGS, AND I BELIEVE WE HAVE OUR WINNERS HERE IN ROUND ONE OF THIS TOURNAMENT!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… Here are your winners, moving onto the second round of the Tag Team Turmoil tournament… CAROLINE AND DIAMOND DIXON!!!!!!!
James Peters: What a match! In the end neither of these teams are made of best friends or anything like that, but Caroline and Diamond Dixon were able to co-exist and in the end move onto the next round!
Rich Russillo: Impressive victory for these two, and if they keep this up they may just be able to win the entire thing! After all, you never know what may happen.
Persephone: Yeah, right. I’m just glad I don’t have to watch this match for another second longer.
James Peters: Congratulations to Diamond Dixon and Caroline!
(‘Okay’ begins to play once more, and the mixed reaction is once again heard as the crowd is loud following that match. Diamond Dixon returns to her feet, and Caroline rolls back into the ring as Tyrone Montgomery also enters. Travanna Volkova helps Zane Grae out of the ring, and Damien Kutcher doesn’t look pleased as Caroline and Diamond have their hands raised. From there, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where Diamond Dixon faces Aria Lestrade and Holly Arrow.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a pan-around shot of the RAC Arena, with the crowd in attendance tonight being met with the sounds of ‘KARATE’ by BABYMETAL which begins to play up. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as the camera goes over to show the Specialists Champion KASAI as she makes her way out from the backstage area. Contrary to how she usually is, she looks livid tonight, with a look of fury as she adjusts her title over her shoulder before making her way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE MAD HUNTRESS’… KASAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, judging by the look on her face, these past couple of weeks have certainly had their effect on the Specialists Champion. I guess this was to be expected, considering who she was going to be across the ring from, two vicious competitors who are relentless in their actions and their resolve, it was only a matter of time before all of this bubbled over the way that it did. Especially on Showdown.
James Peters: But that’s something to address when the victim of the attack ultimately makes her presence known tonight. :mjlol: Right now though, the Champion is coming out here and it seems like she has something on her mind. And with the mood that she’s in right now, I don’t think it’s going to be very pleasant at all.
Persephone: She’s just as unhappy as I am when I remember that Luis isn’t here anymore. Good, I hope she suffers to the fullest extent.
(KASAI makes her way up the steps and onto the apron, entering into the ring as she makes her way over and grabs a microphone from the ringside area. ‘KARATE’, from there, begins to come to a close as KASAI makes her way toward the center of the ring. Then, she begins to speak to the crowd, a look of displeasure coming over her while she does.)
KASAI: It’s safe to say that these past couple of weeks have been intense, but that’s to be expected. When Raeangel Guzman and Daniella Atlas staked their claim for my title, I knew it was going to be a fight, and I especially knew that both of them were going to be doing whatever was necessary to send a message. A mission statement to show that they’re going to be the ones who take this title away from me, that they’re going to be the new Specialists Champion once the dust settles. Especially these last few weeks things have been heated, attacks from both my challengers, and the only thing that has done is fuel me. The only thing that has done is push me to become even better than I was before, and now I’m just ready to make this my best title defense yet. I’m ready to cement my legacy amongst the greatest Specialists Champions that this company has ever seen, and it starts with getting the job done. It starts by making sure there’s absolutely nothing left of both of them and to prove that they made a mistake by coming after my title.
(KASAI then looks and eyes the hard camera, stepping forward as she leans against the ropes.)
KASAI: So to both of you, because I know that you’re listening. Daniella, Raeangel, let’s shut down your pipedreams before it gets to your head. Anyone would think that this is their moment, that this is going to be their time to succeed and nobody is going to take that away from them, mostly because they don’t have a choice but to feel that way. But trust me when I say that this is not a battle that you are going to win. It doesn’t surprise me in your heart of hearts that you believe that you’re going to be the next Specialists Champion, but one thing you didn’t take into account is the Champion that you’re going to have to beat to get there. And the Champion says that you’re not going to walk out of Territorial Invasion with my title.
(KASAI has a fire in her eyes as the crowd cheers loudly for the passion being shown. She has a look of determination as she makes her way back toward the center of the ring, looking to continue what she has to say… until ‘Vortex’ by Jinjer then begins to blast through the speakers of the arena from there. The crowd boos loudly as the camera goes over to reveal Daniella Atlas, who is seen making her way out to the stage with a smirk on her face and a microphone already in hand. She poses at the center before then beginning to make her way down the ramp, eyeing KASAI while she does.)
Rich Russillo: Well here comes Daniella Atlas, someone who a lot of people have had their eyes on. She’s a promising young talent who especially came into her own this Season, and to the disgust of the Champion, I know there are a lot of people who think that Territorial Invasion is going to be her crowning moment.
James Peters: And she has gone to action in a way to convey that like no other. If anything, she is going to pose an extreme threat to KASAI and her title, but is that something that KASAI is unprepared for? Absolutely not, regardless it seems like Daniella isn’t taking what she’s saying so kindly, and has something to say in order to respond to her.
Persephone: I’d rather not bring them all out here, KASAI was just fine… I guess.
(Daniella makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she enters into the ring. She eyes KASAI as she signals for ‘Vortex’ to come to a close. From there, she raises her microphone and begins to speak.)
Daniella Atlas: Unfortunate KASAI, it’s sad how little you understand the true magnitude of a situation like this. You have been faced with the daunting task of not only defending your title, but defending it against one of your toughest challengers… and that’s the best that you’re going to be able to come up with? That’s disappointing, truly, and I can’t believe this is what has become of you as we reach the end of your title reign. You already had the opportunity to see me compete up close on Dynasty this week, so by now you should understand the kind of threat that I am to your title, that shouldn’t even be a question. I am going to be hunting you down just as I already have these past couple of weeks.
(Daniella has a cold expression on her face, but by the looks of things, KASAI doesn’t seem very intimidated by the gesture. She actually rolls her eyes as she looks to respond to what she had to say.)
KASAI: You’re really going to say that… to The Huntress? Comical Daniella, really. You try so hard to make yourself look like this imposing figure, and judging by your looks and your stature, you might very well fool certain people into believing that. But unfortunately for you, I am not certain people. I am not just going to be fooled by this deception and allow my name to be dragged through the mud like this. If you think even for a second that I’m going to allow that, then you must have forgotten who I am.
Daniella Atlas: Oh I know who you are, Chere, doesn’t everybody? You’re KASAI, you’re the Champion that everybody wants to beat, there are people after you from every brand who want a piece of the success that you already have. While I appreciate your passion and your confidence, you fail to understand just the level of competition that you are facing. Even giving credit to my dear Raeangel, who is getting a lot more than she deserves, it’s clear that you’ve become too big for your britches. More importantly, KASAI… you’ve become comfortable.
KASAI: Comfortable? If there’s one thing you can say about me, it’s that I’ve always been at my best every single time that I am in this ring. Never once have I stopped and not for a moment can you say that I was “comfortable”. You are a fool, Daniella, and having been acquainted with you for the past couple of weeks, this seems to have always been the case. At Territorial Invasion I am going to put an end to this and there is nothing that you or-
(Before KASAI can finish, ‘Tear Away’ by Drowning Pool begins to play up as the crowd would start booing loudly. The camera then goes over to show Raeangel Guzman as she is seen beginning to storm out from the backstage area and toward the stage. She has a look of rage on her face as she eyes both of her opponents inside of the ring, then begins to make her way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Well here comes the last person in this match and as you know, something transpired this week on Showdown between the Specialists Championship participants and it ended with Raeangel out cold. She doesn’t seem to be entirely happy about it.
James Peters: Who can blame her? If anything that fuels her above all else to make sure that she sticks it to them and anyone else who is going to doubt her. We know that she’s been a standout since her debut, and maybe she can have her peak in this company winning the Specialists Championship.
Persephone: She can peak by leaving right now and not wasting our time.
(Raeangel makes her way up the steps and onto the apron before entering into the ring. She then heads over and grabs a microphone from the ringside area. ‘Tear Away’ begins to come to a close as she approaches Daniella and KASAI from there.)
Raeangel Guzman: Excuse me??? I know the two of you are not arguing over who the better person is in this match without mentioning ME. The absolute audacity ESPECIALLY after what you did! I hope both of you are proud of yourselves, because what happened on Showdown was a slap to the face of my intelligence and integrity. But that’s not going to happen any longer. I’m going to make sure that I’m not humiliated anymore than I already have been as a result of breathing the same air that all of you have. That title is mine at Territorial Invasion and Daniella, you should consider yourself lucky you’re even getting this opportunity. Neither of you are going to ruin this for me and after what happened, BOTH of you are going to get what you deserve at my hands.
KASAI: This was an A and B conversation, you had no need to be here. But it’s clear that you and Daniella are similar in the sense that you have absolutely no clue what is about to happen. Say what you want to say, but the one thing that’s true is that this is your first major opportunity, and you are by no means prepared for it.
Daniella Atlas: Such baseless accusations mean nothing to me considering you yourself aren’t ready to make this your “best” title defense yet. Both of you are bumbling idiots who don’t know a lick of what I bring to the table, you just continue to rant in your echo chamber expecting people to listen to you.
Raeangel Guzman: People listen to me! Compared to you MY VOICE MATTERS. From day one I have had people from all over look at me and come to the realization that I am the future. It was only a matter of time before I got an opportunity like this and I KNEW that I was going to blow it out of the park. So I’m tired of listening to this bullshit out of you acting like it means anything, because across the ring from me, it absolutely does not.
Daniella Atlas: You fail to understand that your words mean nothing as well. Say what you want but it only means so much when you have nothing to show for it. I am quite the dominant woman, and Dynasty has already been acquainted with my power as an Elitist. To downplay that is to not understand anything at all, and considering you’ve spent all your time with La Familia, it seems as though you are already familiar with that.
KASAI: It doesn’t matter what either of you think. We can argue all we want but what matters is the fact that Territorial Invasion is going to come around and that’s especially what matters. I look at both of you and I see that you’re confident, make no mistake about it, but trust me when I say I have a keen eye for things like this and looking at you…
(KASAI holds her title and looks at both of them.)
KASAI: You’re both not ready.
(KASAI slams her microphone down to the ground as ‘KARATE’ begins to play up again. She then makes her way out of the ring, with the last shot being Daniella and Raeangel looking at her with displeased expressions before eyeing one another, as Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where KASAI defends the Specialists Championship against Daniella Atlas and Raeangel Guzman.)
(The camera cuts to a local male talent inside the ring, appearing focused as he paces back-and-forth, warming up for his upcoming match against Adam Lucas, who has yet to arrive. Meanwhile, Bella Braxton’s voice can be heard in the background.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Already in the ring! Hailing out of Perth, Australia, weighing in at 172 pounds… COLBY JACKSON!!
(Colby hypes the crowd up, rallying them behind him as their hometown boy, and shortly after, turns toward the stage area as “Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)” by Royal Deluxe blares throughout the arena to a chorus of boos. Adam Lucas exits through the curtain, holding hands with Bethany Blue, who will accompany him for his match tonight. The couple stops on the stage area, and glances around the arena before sauntering down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing out of New York City, New York, weighing in at 231, accompanied to the ring by Dr. Bethany Blue…HE IS THE NEXT LEVEL…ADAM LUCAS!!
James Peters: First of all, good luck to this young man, Colby Jackson. However, he has the unfortunate task of stepping in the ring with Adam Lucas, who… gained a new attitude at Bloodsport.
Persephone: Don’t sugarcoat it, James. He finally grew a pair at Bloodsport.
James Peters: Well, I wouldn’t say that. Though, I will say that Adam Lucas’ new attitude certainly hasn’t been received well from our audience.
Rich Russillo: But I don’t think Adam Lucas cares. His concern is with the World Championship, and I don’t think he’ll stop until he gets it.
Persephone: At this rate, anything to get it off that goofball, Jake Smith, who ended Barbed Wire Massacre with a roll-up of all things. 🙄
James Peters: Speaking of, Jake Smith better be keeping his eyes on Adam Lucas, because it’s only a matter of time before those two are standing across the ring from each other, especially if Voltage reigns supreme over Showdown and Dynasty at Territorial Invasion’s brand warfare.
Rich Russillo: But next week, they’ll be forced to stand alongside each other, and that’s where things get real interesting,
(Adam holds the middle rope open for Bethany to enter first, and follows in after her, the duo standing together before Adam hands her his jacket, and he turns to face Colby Jackson. Adam clearly doesn’t think much of the kid as the referee signals for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The bell has rung, and we are underway! Adam Lucas versus… Colby Jackson.
Persephone: Colby, huh? Reminds me of another geek we had employed here. Though, I forgot his full name.
James Peters: Some things are best that way.
Rich Russillo: Well, Adam Lucas and Colby Jackson start off by circling one another, and look to engage a collar and elbow tie-up in the center of the ring- but Lucas slips behind Jackson for a rear waistlock!
James Peters: However, Lucas simply pushes Colby forward. Jackson stumbles slightly, and already, he’s being toyed with by Adam Lucas. Both competitors circle each other for a second time, and a collar and elbow tie-up takes place! Lucas easily overpowers Jackson, and backs him into the corner.
Rich Russillo: The referee tells both men to separate, and Adam Lucas SHOVES Colby in the corner before backing away.
James Peters: BUT COLBY SHOWS SOME FIRE, MARCHING TOWARDS ADAM, AND SHOVING HIM BACK!
Rich Russillo: Uh-oh. Colby may live to regret that, judging by the look on Lucas’ face.
James Peters: YOU’RE RIGHT AS ADAM LUCAS CONNECTS WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION ON JACKSON, AND CLUBS HIM ACROSS THE BACK! COLBY DROPS TO ALL FOURS, AND ADAM DROPS TO BOTH KNEES, CONTINUING TO CLUB COLBY ACROSS THE BACK, AND BEATING THE ABSOLUTE TAR OF THIS MAN!
Persephone: I hope the check was worth it.
Rich Russillo: ADAM LUCAS PULLS COLBY UP BY THE HAIR, AND WHIPS HIM INTO THE CORNER BEFORE CHARGING IN- BUT COLBY GETS THE BOOT UP!
James Peters: ADAM LUCAS IS STUNNED, AND COLBY HAS AN OPPORTUNITY AS HE HOPS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A TORNADO DDT-
Persephone: Nope. :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: ADAM LUCAS LAUNCHED COLBY OFF WITH A FREE FALL DROP MID TORNADO, AND COLBY SPLATTED ON THE CANVAS!
James Peters: Now, Bethany is yelling for Adam Lucas to finish him on the outside.
Rich Russillo: Colby slowly rises to all fours- PUNT KICK! ADAM LUCAS WITH A PUNT KICK TO COLBY’S SKULL! AND HE QUICKLY PULLS HIM UP, SENDING COLBY INTO THE ROPES FOR THE LEVEL UP! POP-UP POWERBOMB CONNECTS, AND ADAM DROPS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE’S YOUR WINNER… ADAM LUCAS!!
(“Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)” by Royal Deluxe plays, and Adam Lucas releases the cover on Jackson, returning to his feet while staring directly into the hard cam, an intense look across his face. The referee tries to raise Lucas’ hand, but Adam snatches his arm away, and scares the ref off.)
James Peters: Welp. Can’t say I’m shocked by that outcome.
Persephone: If you were, then you’re a real dumbass.
Rich Russillo: Congrats to Adam Lucas- oh, cmon!
(Lucas roughly pulls Colby back to his feet, and tosses him out through the middle rope. Meanwhile, Bethany Blue enters the ring, and sticks her hand out through the middle rope, being handed a microphone by a stagehand. Bethany walks over, and hands it to Adam Lucas in the center of the ring. “Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)” slowly fades out in the background, and Bethany clings to Adam’s arm with a smirk as he prepares to speak.)
Adam Lucas: Tonight, I may have been victorious, but let’s be honest, that win doesn’t mean a goddamn thing.
(Adam points to Colby on the outside, who is still writhing in pain.)
Adam Lucas: Beating him doesn’t make me a wrestler, and beating him doesn’t bring me any closer to the World Championship. But…
(Adam Lucas cracks a slight smirk as he pauses.)
Adam Lucas: At Territorial Invasion, a win for Voltage does. In Brand Warfare, after Team Voltage mops the floor with both the best that Dynasty and Showdown have to offer, then Captain Charisma will reward us, and my reward? Well, my reward is simple. I… want a shot… at the EAW World Championship. Really, that’s why I’m in this mess to begin with. You think I care about brand supremacy? No! Jake’s World Championship, that’s the sole thing I’m after, and I won’t stop until I have it.
Adam Lucas: So, if I have to run through Showdown and Dynasty’s finest to get it, then so be it. There is no one- NO ONE that’ll stand in my way. The World Championship is mine.
(Suddenly, ‘Stop Breathing (Burn In My Light Intro)’ by Midboi Carti plays, causing both Adam Lucas and Bethany Blue to turn towards the stage area, annoyed after being interrupted. Jake exits through the curtain, and appears visibly confused, trying to wrap his head around what Adam Lucas just said on the stage area before marching down to the ring. Jake already has a microphone in hand, and speaks into it, addressing Lucas in the ring.)
Jake Smith: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, hold it right there! I don’t think so, pal!
(Jake Smith walks up the steel steps, and enters the ring, standing face-to-face with Adam Lucas and Bethany Blue. Jake scoffs.)
Jake Smith: You have some nerve. Some nerve to come out here, and claim that the World Championship is “yours,” because the last time I checked, Adam… it’s around my waist.
(Jake looks down to admire the World Championship wrapped around his waist, and rubs it to taunt Adam Lucas, who stares daggers into Smith. Though, Jake remains unintimidated, and keeps the usual smug expression on his face.)
Jake Smith: And it’ll stay there for a very long time, regardless of if you’re after it or not.
(Adam mutters some words to Jake Smith off-mic, calling that statement into doubt.)
Jake Smith: To be honest, Adam, I’ve already got plenty of people gunning for this championship, so join the club. You’ll wind up like Methuselah and Limmy Monaghan did at Bloodsport. Empty handed. But I’m not here to issue threats. No, I’m here to remind you that, next week, we have to team together. The Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, you might’ve heard of it?
(Adam looks to Bethany, questioning if Jake is for real, and chuckles to himself, growing irritated while shaking his head.)
Adam Lucas: Yes, Jake, I’ve heard of it.
Jake Smith: Then I assume you heard that the winners get a Unified Tag Team Title shot at Wicked Games.
Adam Lucas: 😐…yes. I’ve heard that too.
Jake Smith: Good. Plus, you’re also aware that I’ve won said tournament before, right? :mjgrin:
Adam Lucas: Listen, is there a point to this, or another attempt to stroke your own ego?
(Jake puts his hand up slightly, doing the calm down motion, sensing that Adam is losing his patience. Jake backs away slightly, creating a bit of space between the two.)
Jake Smith: Whoa, relax. I’m just refreshing your memory a bit, and reminding you what’s at stake. For me, it’s an opportunity to be double champion. For you, it’s an opportunity to… just be champion.
Adam Lucas: TAG Champion… worst of all, with you. If there were a list of people I’d choose to be my tag team partner, you’re at the very bottom of that list. Plus, I’m not interested in the Tag Team Titles right now, and you know that. If it weren’t clear enough already, I’m only interested in that title YOU have around your waist.
(Jake rolls his eyes, not taking Adam seriously as a threat.)
Jake Smith: Unfortunately, I figured you’d say that, and believe me, the feeling is mutual. You’re the last person I’d want to team with as well, but I don’t have a choice, and neither do you. For some reason, Captain Charisma thought it’d be a good idea to pair us together, knowing that I don’t like you, nor do you like me.
Jake Smith: But far as the Tag Team Titles go, you might want to change your tune, and reconsider having no interest in them. In fact, you might want to view them as consolation, because… well, you won’t be World Champion. So, do me a favor, and focus on something other than my championship. Focus on winning this tournament, because I don’t need you screwing it up for me.
(Adam steps to Jake Smith, taking offense.)
Adam Lucas: What’d you just say?
Jake Smith: Now, you’re making the champ repeat himself. Fine, but I’ll do this real slowly, so even you understand, Adam. I… don’t need… YOU… screwing things up… for ME.
Adam Lucas: Me? Screw things up for you, Jake? That’s funny, but answer me this. What’s the point? What’s the point in even trying to work with you, because we saw how well that went last time.
(Bethany takes the microphone from Adam, and stands face-to-face with Jake herself as Adam gives her the floor. Meanwhile, Jake’s smile grows wider.)
Jake Smith: Oh, Bethany, nice of you-
Dr. Bethany Blue: Shut up.
(Jake shrugs her off, but Bethany keeps going.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Adam’s right. What is the point in trying to co-exist with you? There isn’t one. Take it from me, who made that same mistake in the past, and I’m sure there are others to back me on this as well. Aligning with Jake Smith only leads to one thing, and it’s with a knife in your back.
(Bethany smirks, and hands the mic back over to Adam, having said her piece.)
Jake Smith: Adam, I get you’ve let her influence this new attitude of yours, but don’t let her cloud your judgment. Don’t pass up this opportunity. Forget your pipe dreams, and focus on being Unified Tag Team Champions.
(Adam Lucas nods with a smirk on his face.)
Adam Lucas: Alright, Jake… tell you what. We’ll see.
(Adam Lucas goes to leave with Bethany, but parks beside Jake Smith, and looks him in the eyes.)
Adam Lucas: But mark my words, it isn’t long before I’m holding gold.
(Adam shoots a glare to the World Title around Jake’s waist before exiting the ring with Bethany, and heading to the back as “Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)” by Royal Deluxe plays once again.)
James Peters: An ominous message from Adam Lucas.
Rich Russillo: I recommend that Jake keep his head on a swivel next week.
James Peters: Hell, you could say the same for Adam Lucas. Will either man be able to co-exist, or will we see an implosion? Find out next week.
(Adam Lucas and Bethany Blue turn around on the ramp, and backpedal up, keeping their eyes on Jake Smith in the ring, who isn’t happy with Adam Lucas still eyeing his gold. Jake looks down at the title around his waist, almost assuring himself that it isn’t going anywhere as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Commercial for McDonald’s with Zane Grae.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns from a brief commercial break, as the camera focuses on the backstage area of the RAC Arena, more specifically, Gorilla Position. The shot focuses on the duo of Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue as they return from Adam’s match just before this. As they make their way into the hallway though, they’re stopped by someone who briskly walks over to them.)
Sofia Clarke: Bethany-
Dr. Bethany Blue: What do you want?
Sofia Clarke: To… ask you a couple of questions?
(Bethany rolls her eyes in annoyance at this, and while she does, Adam puts a hand on her shoulder. He nods his head, to which she does back before he then begins to make his way out of the scene and toward their personal locker room. Bethany, with a begrudged sigh, looks at Sofia with a forced smile.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: What is it?
Sofia Clarke: Well, I’d just like to ask you about the issues that you’ve had since your return with Candice Blair.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Oh, that bitch. Let me make one thing clear none of this was my doing. I know that blaming me for every bad thing that happens around here is the cool thing to do now, and most of the time I’m able to take accountability, but the reason that Candice Blair is at home right now, injured and sulking around… is Candice Blair. See, when Adam Lucas had to show the world that he was the best version of himself possible, someone had to be a casualty. We had to use someone as a mission statement and unfortunately, Candice was that person. Look, if it makes her feel better, it could’ve happened to anyone! If Caroline or Solomon were in that ring Adam would’ve still jammed that syringe of propofol into their neck as well, that’s business. So just know that the only reason she feels a certain way about it is because she made it her problem. She could’ve moved on just like I was going to do, just like Adam was going to do to get everything that he felt as though he deserved, but she had to start problems.
Dr. Bethany Blue: She had to come out on the Voltage after Bloodsport and try and run her mouth, and once again, look where that happened to get her? Look where she’s ended up now. So to say that even now she’s trying to pester me and get me to take back everything that I’ve done, many would call that stubborn, but I call that downright foolishness. I mean, she should know better than to try and get into the ring with someone like myself, if she were to face me that wouldn’t even be a competition. She had the choice to back away and she didn’t, and I did what she had to do, that’s called starting problems, I certainly didn’t create them. So if anything she should thank me, because trust me, it could have been a lot worse. But I’m still getting back into the groove of things, and making sure that I’m as perfect as ever, so let’s just say even with all those cuts and bruises, she got lucky.
Sofia Clarke: Well as you said, she had the chance to back down, but she didn’t. She went even further and decided to challenge you for a match at Territorial Invasion, and she’s walking in intending to beat you in any match stipulation that you so choose. Now I’m sure the entire world is wondering what your response to this is going to be and whether or not you’re going to accept this match or not, what’s your answer?
(Bethany thinks for a moment, before looking back up at Sofia, a smirk rising on her face as she then begins to speak from there.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I’m flattered that she thinks I need all of that to entice me to face her, she must think of me as someone of true importance, which I am obviously. Look, let’s not beat around the bush, Candice Blair knows exactly what would happen if we were to meet in the ring with each other. I would obliterate her, eviscerate her, really I thought there wouldn’t be a point in all of this, but these Ava sisters are always just so damn stubborn. They don’t know when to quit, and that has led to their downfall in the history books, Candice in particular has had her fair share of that. If she is so butthurt by everything that has happened, and if she feels the need to “handle” things like she is even capable of doing that, then maybe I’ll play her game. In regards to her challenge for Territorial Invasion, I accept.
(The crowd inside of the arena cheers loudly at this as Bethany then keeps a stern expression on her face. Sofia after a moment then continues onward.)
Sofia Clarke: Then you heard it here folks! Dr. Bethany Blue will face Candice Blair in two weeks at the Territorial Invasion Marquee Event! Do you have any idea what stipulation the two of you are going to be competing in?
(Bethany thinks for a moment, before ultimately looking at Sofia and scoffing, not amused by the question whatsoever before beginning to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: It’s amusing to think that’s what it’s going to take to beat her, and that having her play by my rules is going to give her any sort of edge in the underdog category. But that’s not going to be necessary. Let me make one thing clear now since it seems that people have forgotten it, I am the best technical wrestler in Elite Answers Wrestling. When I first entered this company the immediate thought was that nobody had ever seen anybody like me before, and that is something that still rings true even now, stronger than ever. Recently though with me being gone for so long though, that seems to be an aspect of myself that is ignored. That’s not going to be the case for long, I’m going to make sure that I remind everyone just how good I am. So Candice thinks I need that? She’d be wrong because I’m going to beat her ass in a regular wrestling match, that’s exactly what she deserves.
Sofia Clarke: Well that’s certainly an interesting way to address things. Do you have any last words for Candice before we close this out?
Dr. Bethany Blue: I do. She’s going to realize soon enough that while she feels like she’s been disrespected I am the last person to try and seek revenge on. Just like Adam, I am as hungry as ever, and I’m going to do anything to make sure that I get my way here on Sunday Night Voltage, even if it means pushing her out of the way and making sure that she never shows her face in this company again. She’s a fool, that’s what it is, and she’s going to understand straight up where being a fool is going to get her, and that’s the back of the line exactly where she belongs. While it is truly unfortunate that it has come to this, let me repeat that none of this was my doing, I’m just going through with my actions. I’m just making sure that she understands every little bit of this, even if it means that I’m going to have to bask it into her skull at Territorial Invasion. She was left in poor shape last time after I made an example of her, and that was quite the sight to see even a week after the fact, but as I said, I can do a lot worse. If she pushes me any further, then she’s going to get exactly that.
Sofia Clarke: Well, Bethany, thank you for joining us here tonight-
Rich Russillo: WAIT! FROM BEHIND! SOMEONE JUST STRUCK BETHANY AND DROPPED HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! AND NOW SHE’S BEING STOMPED DOWN ON!
James Peters: THAT’S NOT JUST ANYONE, RICH, THAT’S CANDICE BLAIR! AN ENRAGED CANDICE HAS ERUPTED INTO THE SCENE AND SHE’S ATTACKING BETHANY! GETTING SOME WELL-NEEDED PAYBACK ON THE DOCTOR AFTER EVERYTHING THAT HAS HAPPENED THESE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS!
Persephone: I was hoping that she would never come back, oh well.
Rich Russillo: BETHANY IS TRYING TO CRAWL AWAY! STRUGGLING TO FIGHT BACK CONSIDERING SHE DIDN’T ANTICIPATE THIS HAPPENING AT ALL! BUT CANDICE IS CONTINUING TO STOMP DOWN ON HER AND SEND FISTS HER WAY WITHOUT REMORSE! THE CROWD INSIDE THE RAC ARENA IS LOVING THIS!
James Peters: BUT SECURITY IS BEGINNING TO RUSH IN TO FORCE SOME ORDER! THEY’RE GRABBING A HOLD OF CANDICE AND BEGINNING TO DRAG HER AWAY FROM THE AREA! CANDICE IS SHOUTING AND TRYING TO BREAK THROUGH BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THE DUST HAS SUBSIDED FOR NOW!
(Candice is continuing to shout as she tries to break free, trying to get her hands on Bethany while she can. Bethany is seen grabbing her midsection in pain, looking furious as she begins to shout back at her, beginning to recover and push her way up to her feet. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage fades elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where Dr. Bethany Blue faces Candice Blair.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole hits, and Candice Blair exits the curtain first, barely able to contain a smile as she’s oozing confidence ahead of her match with Chiyo, proceeding to pose on the stage, getting pyro along with as she strolls down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Anaheim, California, weighing in at 130 pounds…SHE IS PRINCESS CANDICE BLAIR!
James Peters: Candice looks a little more peppy than usual.
Rich Russillo: Probably because she just got done dealing with Dr. Bethany Blue a little while ago.
James Peters: And now, looks to deal with Chiyo Gedo, so she can build momentum heading into Territorial Invasion.
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes blasts through the P.A System as Chiyo Gedol makes his way down to the ring, sporting a stoic look on his face, as he looks determined as one can be for this upcoming match.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT! FROM OSAKA, JAPAN, WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS, HE IS THE ‘FACELESS TERMINATOR!!!!!!’ CHIYOOOOOOOOO GEDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: While on the topic of building momentum, Chiyo needs to build momentum heading into his match with BRAE.
James Peters: Chiyo has a huge opportunity, which is to win his first piece of Championship good.
Rich Russillo: But first, he has to make it past Candice Blair.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Persephone: Let’s get this over with.
James Peters: Cmon, Persephone, do you ever actually look forward to a match?
Persephone: Sure. If the match has Luis, or at least some potential for extreme gore, then I will look forward to it. However, does this have either of those?
James Peters: Well, no.
Persephone: Exactly. Therefore, I have no reason to look forward to it.
James Peters: :wow: I tried, folks.
Persephone: And failed miserably.
James Peters: :kyrie:
Rich Russillo: Hey, guys, both Candice and Chiyo are in the ring, and I think we should focus on that.
James Peters: You’re right, and they now have my undivided attention as both competitors exit their corners, beginning to circle each other. Collar and elbow tie-up, and both jockey for position with Chiyo gaining the upper hand, backing Candice up against the ropes.
Rich Russillo: But Candice manages to shift the momentum, pinning Chiyo up against the ropes briefly before Chiyo shifts the momentum himself, pinning Candice into the corner. The referee gets involved, wanting both competitors to seperate, and giving til the count of five.
Persephone: Hopefully, neither here him, but that’s just wishful thinking on my end.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
James Peters: Referee gets in the middle, and pries them apart, backing Chiyo away from Candice Blair in the corner.
Rich Russillo: Already, we can see the power difference in both competitors. Candice can’t outpower Gedo, nor can she outstrike him, as both are evenly matched in that aspect. However, Candice can use her speed to outmaneuver Gedo, being the smaller opponent and all.
James Peters: Candice exits the corner, and circles around Chiyo again. Both competitors close the distance for a collar and elbow- or so I thought as Chiyo slips behind Candice for a REAR WAISTLOCK TAKEDOWN!
Rich Russillo: Candice scrambles to a seated position, still locked in that reverse bear hug, and powers back to her feet. Candice backpedals, and pins Chiyo up against the ropes, causing the referee to intervene-
Referee: ONE! TWO! TH-
James Peters: OOH! CANDICE SCORED WITH A WICKED BACK ELBOW ON CHIYO, BREAKING THE HOLD!
Rich Russillo: Candice turns around, and grabs Chiyo by the wrist as he favors his jaw, bouncing him off the ropes! CANDICE WENT FOR A HIGH SHOOT KICK, BUT CHIYO WAS ABLE TO AVOID IT, ROLLING THROUGH TO HIS FEET!! CANDICE TURNS AROUND AS CHIYO CHARGES IN-
James Peters: SPINNING WHEEL! CANDICE CAUGHT HIM WITH THE SPINNING WHEEL KICK, AND CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! It’s not often you see a signature move be executed that early into the match.
James Peters: But because of it’s placement, that might have been why Chiyo was able to kick out at two.
Rich Russillo: But Candice is smart. She’s staying on the attack, and pulls Chiyo back to his feet, directing him towards, and sending him into the corner!
James Peters: AND A KNIFE EDGE CHOP FROM BLAIR ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Rich Russillo: You can tell that stung for Chiyo Gedo, who gets caught with ANOTHER knife edge chop across the chest!
James Peters: Candice lines him up for a third- BUT CHIYO DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND CANDICE WINDS UP IN THE CORNER AS A RESULT! NOW, CHIYO SWINGS WILDLY FOR A CHOP!
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE DUCKS UNDERNEATH, SLIPPING BEHIND HIM FOR A REAR WAISTLOCK, AND DRIVES CHIYO STERNUM FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, POSSIBLY GOING FOR CHAOS THEORY- NO! CHIYO HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE WITH BOTH HANDS, AND MANAGES FLING CANDICE OFF!
James Peters: CANDICE ROLLED THROUGH TO HER, BUT CHIYO RUNS FULL STEAM AHEAD LIKE A BULL, AND SCOOPS CANDICE UP, DRIVING HER BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER WITH A SPINEBUSTER!
Rich Russillo: NOW, CHIYO STARTS TO UNLOAD WITH SHOULDER THRUSTS ON CANDICE IN THE CORNER! NO DOUBT KNOCKING THE WIND OUT OF HIS OPPOSITION!
James Peters: CHIYO FINALLY RELENTS, AND DIRECTS CANDICE TO THE CENTER FOR A SNAP SUPLEX! CHIYO FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO-
Rich Russillo: Almost a two!
Persephone: Wow! A snap suplex! How’s that for excitement, James?!
James Peters: It… needs work.
Rich Russillo: If you liked the snap suplex so much, Persephone, you might like that Chiyo is attempting it again after pulling Candice back to her feet. BUT CANDICE BLOCKS IT, HOOKING HER LEG ON THE INSIDE OF CHIYO’S!
James Peters: CHIYO LANDS A SHOT TO THE RIB CAGE, AND TRIES AGAIN FOR THAT VERTICAL SUPLEX- BUT CANDICE BLOCKS IT AGAIN, HOOKING HER LEG ON THE INSIDE OF HIS!
Rich Russillo: AND CANDICE STARTS TO SCORE SOME BLOWS OF HER OWN TO THE RIB CAGE OF CHIYO, BACKING HIM INTO THE CORNER! AND CANDICE PROCEEDS TO BLAST CHIYO WITH A FOREARM STRIKE!
James Peters: CHIYO STUMBLES FORWARD, TRYING TO PUSH HIS WAY PAST CANDICE, BUT KEEPS EATING FOREARMS FROM HER INSTEAD! CHIYO IS ON WOBBLY LEGS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, BARELY ABLE TO STAND, AND CANDICE RUNS OFF THE ROPES- BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A PENDULUM BACKBREAKER!
Rich Russillo: Candice writhes in pain on the canvas, and Chiyo lifts her back to a vertical base, snapmaring her down to a seated position, and driving a KNEE INTO HER SPINE! RIGHT BETWEEN THE SHOULDER BLADES!
James Peters: And Chiyo pulls back on Candice’s head for a rear chinlock!
Persephone: Of course, he has to slow down the pace… 🙄
James Peters: Persephone is right. Chiyo is slowing down the pace, and controlling the tone of this match against Candice Blair, who is currently getting rallied behind by the fans in Perth, Australia.
Rich Russillo: Chiyo tightens the hold on Candice, but she does grit through the pain, and powers back to her feet. Candice starts to loosen Chiyo’s grip with multiple shots to the body, and breaks free with a right hand to the face! CANDICE RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: LEAPFROG! LEAPFROG BY CHIYO GEDO, FOLLOWED BY A DROPDOWN, AND CANDICE GOES REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES A THIRD TIME- EATING A DROPKICK!
Rich Russillo: That’ll do damage to the flawless face of Candice Blair, who rolls out the ring to create seperation. Chiyo approaches the ropes, and goes to SLINGSHOT OVER THE TOP!
James Peters: CANDICE GETS OUT OF DODGE- BUT CHIYO CATCHES HIMSELF ON THE APRON, AND TRIES TO LEVEL BLAIR WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE FACE- HOWEVER, BLAIR CATCHES THE BOOT, AND PULLS HIS LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM! CHIYO FALLS FACE FIRST ONTO THE APRON, AND ROLLS BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Rich Russillo: Chiyo quickly returns to his feet, and Candice rolls back inside the ring, standing herself up in the corner! CHIYO RUSHES IN- BUT EATS A BIG BOOT FOR HIS TROUBLES! CHIYO STAGGERS SLIGHTLY, AND CANDICE HOPS TO THE MIDDLE
ROPE, GRABBING HOLD OF CHIYO FOR A TORNADO DDT!
James Peters: STARLIGHT MIGHT BE ENOUGH AS CANDICE BLAIR HOOKS THE LEG ON GEDO!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
James Peters: SHOULDER UP! CHIYO GOT THE SHOULDER UP!
Rich Russillo: Candice pounds the mat in frustration, having thought she had Chiyo dead to rights there.
Persephone: If she thought that weak ass tornado DDT would’ve been enough, then she must not think too highly off her opponent. But it’s Chiyo Gedo, so can you blame her?
James Peters: :cmon:
Rich Russillo: Candice showed some slight signs of frustration, but does manage to get her head back in the game, and focus. Blair lifts Chiyo back to his feet, and puts him into position for a Candy Destroyer!
James Peters: BUT CHIYO HOISTS CANDICE UP IN POSITION FOR AN ALABAMA SLAM, AND CANDICE SLITHERS DOWN THE BACK FOR A SUNSET FLIP!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND CHIYO FEIGNS A BIG BOOT- BLASTING CANDICE WITH A SPINNING BACK ELBOW INSTEAD! HEAT SEEKER!
James Peters: CANDICE COLLAPSES DOWN TO THE CANVAS, AND AS DOES CHIYO GEDO! THE WEAR AND TEAR BETWEEN BOTH COMPETITORS STARTING TO SHOW!
Rich Russillo: CHIYO STRUGGLES TO SIT HIMSELF, BUT EVENTUALLY DOES, AND TRIES CRAWLING OVER TOWARD CANDICE BLAIR! BUT CANDICE STARTS TO GAIN SOME WHEREWITHAL, AND CRAWLS AWAY FROM GEDO!
James Peters: Candice pulls herself up in the corner. Meanwhile, Gedo rises to a knee in the center. GEDO GAINS A SECOND WIND, RUNNING FULL STEAM AHEAD, AND DRILLING BLAIR WITH A FLYING FOREARM SMASH IN THE CORNER! CANDICE COMES STAGGERING FORWARD, AND INTO AN EXPLODER SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE IS SPRAWLED OUT ON THE CANVAS, AND CHIYO CARRIES THE MOMENTUM FORWARD AS HE CHARGES TOWARD THE ROPES! SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT ONTO BLAIR! CHIYO HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRR-
James Peters: AND CANDICE BLAIR STILL GETS THE SHOULDER UP!
Rich Russillo: WOW! DESPITE ALL THE PUNISHMENT SHE JUST SUFFERED, CANDICE IS SOMEHOW STILL IN THIS THING!
James Peters: I MEAN, SHE SUFFERED A HEAT SINKER FROM GEDO, WHICH IS ALREADY DEVASTATING ENOUGH! BUT TO FOLLOW THAT UP WITH A FLYING FOREARM, EXPLODER SUPLEX, AND LIONSAULT COMBO WOULD HAVE FINISHED OFF AN AVERAGE COMPETITOR!
Rich Russillo: But Candice Blair has the heart of a lion, and fighting spirit when she enters that ring. She won’t go down easy. She won’t go down without a fight, and I think Chiyo Gedo is beginning to realize that.
Persephone: Good! Hopefully, he makes an effort to end this, and end this quick!
James Peters: Chiyo has a plan in mind as he lifts Candice up to a vertical base, and hoists her onto his shoulders for a fireman’s carry- BUT CANDICE SLIPS OUT BEHIND HIM!
Rich Russillo: CHIYO SPINS AROUND, AND DUCKS UNDERNEATH A ROUNDHOUSE ATTEMPT FROM BLAIR, WHO HE HOOKS UP FOR A DRAGON SUPLEX! CANDICE THROWS HER ARMS DOWN TO BREAK IT, BUT CHIYO SEAMLESSLY TRANSITIONS INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX INSTEAD! BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE BY GEDO FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEE-
James Peters: I FEEL LIKE WERE GETTING REPETITIVE AT THIS POINT, BUT CANDICE KICKS OUT!
Rich Russillo: Chiyo dumped her high on the neck and shoulders, and Candice writhes in pain as a result, holding the back of her neck.
James Peters: Chiyo catches glimpse of this, and stands Candice up, placing her head between his legs. COULD HE BE LOOKIN FOR A PILEDRIVER, PERHAPS A POWERBOMB?!
Rich Russillo: WE’LL NEVER KNOW AS CANDICE RUSTLES AROUND, AND GATHERS ENOUGH STRENGTH TO BACK BODY DROPS CHIYO UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE!
James Peters: SHE THOUGHT! CHIYO CAUGHT HIMSELF! CHIYO CAUGHT HIMSELF ON THE APRON, AND SCORES WITH A FOREARM AS CANDICE SPUN AROUND! BLAIR STAGGERS BACK, AND DOUBLES OVER!
Rich Russillo: CHIYO GOES TO SPRING OFF THE TOP ROPE- BUT CANDICE SWIPES HIS LEG, AND CROTCHES HIM ON THE TOP ROPE!
James Peters: OUCH! PAIN IS ETCHED ACROSS THE FACE OF CHIYO BEFORE HE TUMBLES OFF THE TOP ROPE, BACK INSIDE THE RING! CHIYO ROLLS TO THE CENTER, AND STRUGGLES TO A KNEE! HIS GROIN STILL COURSING WITH PAIN!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE RUNS OFF THE ROPES BEHIND HIM, AND DELIVERS A METEORA TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! CANDICE CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
James Peters: CHIYO GEDO STILL HAS ENOUGH IN HIM TO KICK OUT!
Persephone: 😤
Rich Russillo: Chiyo starts rolling to the corner, and stands himself up with assistance. Candice closes in, and lifts him to the top rope. Candice climbs up to the middle, and begins to hook Chiyo up for a SUPERPLEX!!
James Peters: BLOCKED! GEDO HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE! CANDICE TRIES IT AGAIN- BUT STILL, GEDO HAS FIRM HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE! BLOCKING ANY CHANCE OF THAT SUPERPLEX HAPPENING!
Rich Russillo: SHOT TO THE ABDOMEN BY CHIYO, WHO STARTS CLUBBING DOWN ON CANDICE’S BACK! CANDICE IS DOUBLED OVER, AND CHIYO STARTS TO GET AN IDEA AS HE FLOATS OVER FOR AN AVALANCHE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!!
James Peters: CHIYO LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND CONTINUES TRYING TO PEEL CANDICE OFF THAT MIDDLE ROPE WITH THE POWERBOMB! CANDICE IS HANGING ONTO THE TOP ROPE FOR DEAR LIFE!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE TRIES TO DELIVER A RIGHT HAND- BUT CHIYO GETS OUT THE WAY JUST IN TIME, AND CANDICE CONNECTS WITH THE TOP TURNBUCKLE INSTEAD! BLAIR TRIES TO SHAKE IT OFF- BUT CHIYO ATTEMPTS TO COME FROM BEHIND!
James Peters: NO! CANDICE CAUGHT HIM WITH A KICK TO THE FACE, AND CHIYO STAGGERS SLIGHTLY BEFORE CANDICE BACKFLIPS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Rich Russillo: HE CAUGHT HER! CHIYO CAUGHT HER ON HIS SHOULDER- BUT CANDICE ATTEMPTS TO SPIN OUT INTO A TILT-A-WHIRL DDT! BUT CHIYO STANDS HIS GROUND! CHIYO BLOCKS CANDICE FROM CONNECTING WITH THE DDT, AND DEADLIFTS HER UP INTO POSITION FOR A SUPLEX!
James Peters: RUNNING BRAINBUSTER! CHIYO WITH A RUNNING BRAINBUSTER, BUT CAN HE CAPITALIZE?!
Rich Russillo: BOTH COMPETITORS MIGHT BE DOWN AND OUT, THE WEAR AND TEAR SETTING IN!
Persephone: My wear and tear has long set in.
James Peters: We can tell.
Rich Russillo: Both Candice and Chiyo begin to stir with Chiyo rising to all fours. Gedo reaches out to Blair, and grabs hold of her head, lifting her back to a vertical base- HOWEVER, CANDICE EXPLODES WITH A HEADBUTT!
James Peters: CHIYO STAGGERS INTO THE CORNER, BUT LOOK AT CANDICE! THAT HEADBUTT TOOK ITS TOLL AS SHE IS BARELY ABLE TO STAND, STUMBLING BRIEFLY! BUT CANDICE REGAINS HER BALANCE, AND CHARGES IN AT GEDO IN THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: GEDO WITH A PENDULUM KICK! GEDO CAUGHT CANDICE WITH A PENDULUM KICK, AND SHE STAGGERS AROUND SLIGHTLY BEFORE DROPPING TO A KNEE! CHIYO LOOKS AROUND BEFORE SLINGSHOTTING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A ROLLING THUNDER JUMPING CUTTER!
James Peters: UNEXPECTED WHIPLA- CANDICE! CANDICE DID A HANDSTAND TO AVOID THE IMPACT OF THE CUTTER, AND CHIYO SITS UP- CRUCIFIX! CANDICE COMES FROM BEHIND WITH A CRUCIFIX!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! BARELY BEFORE THREE! BOTH COMPETITORS CANT BELIEVE IT, CHIYO HAVING NARROWLY GOTTEN OUT OF THAT PINFALL ATTEMPT!
Persephone: I guess the handstand was cool, but you know what would’ve been cooler? Winning the match.
James Peters: BOTH COMPETITORS ARE QUICKLY BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND CANDICE MANAGES TO BLAST CHIYO WITH A FOREARM! CHIYO HITS BACK WITH A FOREARM OF HIS OWN THAT PLACES CANDICE ON SPAGHETTI LEGS, ALBEIT BRIEFLY BEFORE CANDICE RESPONDS WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: FOREARM BY CHIYO! FOREARM BY CANDICE! CHIYO! CANDICE! CHIYO! CANDICE! CHIYO! CANDICE! CANDICE AGAIN! BUT NOT TO BE OUTDONE, CHIYO FIRES BACK WITH TWO OF HIS OWN!
James Peters: CANDICE LANDS A FOREARM, BUT ITS NOTICEABLY A BIT WEAK! SHE MIGHT BE ROCKED OFF THOSE FOREARMS, AND CHIYO CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER FOREARM STRIKE! CANDICE FIRES UP, AND DELIVERS TWO FOREARMS BACK! ALTERNATING BETWEEN BOTH ARMS! AND CANDICE TOPS IT OFF WITH A SPINNING BACK ELBOW!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE PULLS CHIYO INTO POSITION FOR THE CANDY DESTROYER- BUT CHIYO STANDS UPRIGHT WITH CANDICE IN POSITION FOR AN ALABAMA SLAM, AND JUST CHUCKS HER OFF TO THE SIDE!
James Peters: WHOA! CANDICE HIT THE REFEREE! I DON’T THINK THAT WAS INTENTIONAL BY CHIYO- HEY, WHAT THE HELL?!
Rich Russillo: THATS THE NEW BREED CHAMPION, BRAE! BRAE JUST SLID IN THE RING!
James Peters: AND HE HAS THAT TITLE IN HAND! DON’T TURN AROUND CHI- OOH! HE GOT CAUGHT HIM! BRAE JUST CRACKED CHIYO IN THE SKULL WITH THE NEW BREED CHAMPIONSHIP, AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!
(BRAE rolls out of the ring, and calmly places the New Breed Championship over his shoulder as he starts sauntering up the ramp before turning around once he reaches the stage area.)
James Peters: CANDICE BLAIR, IM NOT SURE IF SHE’S AWARE WHAT HAPPENED OR NOT, BUT SHE PULLS CHIYO BACK TO HIS FEET, AND SPIKES HIM WITH THAT CANDY DESTROYER! CANDICE HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER AS THE REFEREE COMES TO!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… CANDICE BLAIR!!
(Candice Blair rises to her feet as ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole plays, and Candice blows kisses out to the fans, happy to pick up the victory over Chiyo Gedo tonight. Meanwhile, Chiyo clutches at his head, writhing in pain.)
James Peters: Well, with an assist from the Champion, BRAE, Candice Blair is victorious.
Persephone: I don’t care how she did it, I’m just glad it’s over.
Rich Russillo: Well, BRAE just sent a message ahead of Territorial Invasion, but fair warning to the Champion. There will be hell to pay for this once Chiyo comes to.
(Candice Blair continues celebrating, oblivious to the fact BRAE played a hand as he stands on the stage, proud of his handiwork as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Commercial for the new game “Concord”. Available for not much longer.)
(Voltage fades to ringside, and ‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West hits. The crowd explodes with boos as the camera pans towards the stage, and it doesn’t take long for Methuselah to begin walking out to the stage. Methuselah is holding a microphone in his hand, and there is a furious look on his face as he begins walking down the ramp, not wasting any time beginning to head towards the ring.)
James Peters: Well Methuselah is here, but I can’t say he looks pleased following what happened last week. We thought all Methuselah would be doing was revealing the final members of the War Games team, but in the end his night was far more chaotic than that. It was very surprising, but last week we saw Solomon Stane attack Methuselah right after the formation of Voltage’s War Games team.
Rich Russillo: That’s right. We saw an encounter backstage between Methuselah and Solomon Stane’s wife Trixie Stane, and I believe that may be what caused all of this. Methuselah rejected Trixie’s offer in disrespectful fashion, and in the end I don’t think Solomon took too kindly to what Methuselah had to say. His actions were very controversial, but what’s done is done. Needless to say, Methuselah isn’t happy.
Persephone: That makes two of us. This show has already been bad enough, and now I have to watch Methuselah run his mouth about Solomon Stane of all people. I really just don’t want to be here without Luis. When is he gonna leave Showdown and come back to Voltage?
(Methuselah walks up the steel steps, entering the ring. After this ‘Praise Gawd’ begins to fade out, and Methuselah begins to speak, only saying a few words.)
Methuselah: WHERE IS SOLOMON STANE?
(This receives a loud reaction from the crowd. Methuselah waits a moment, turning towards the stage as he waits for Solomon to join him in the ring. Eventually, he continues to speak.)
Methuselah: I will wait as long as necessary. Solomon Stane is no man and that much I’ve known since he had his wife plead his case for him, but his attack last week was unacceptable. Solomon Stane for whatever reason believed he was fit to represent this brand heading into the biggest match at Territorial Invasion, but he was never even in consideration. This is war, and if Voltage is going to win the War Games match, this brand needs a team filled with talents that could thrive even in spite of the Placeholder doing everything in his power to sabotage his own career. Solomon Stane is not that talent, so why does he believe it’s okay to to put his hands on me? I’m not the reason Solomon Stane has spent the majority of his career as an afterthought, nor am I the reason he has yet to prove he’s anything beyond incompetent, but Solomon made the biggest mistake of his life and for that I WILL have his head.
Methuselah: It doesn’t matter how long I will have to wait. I may be a competitor on the Voltage brand but I am also the Chairman of this company, so if need be I will put this show on hold until Solomon shows his face. No coward goes unpunished, and Solomon will face the consequences for his actions soon enough. This was beyond you, Solomon. War Games was a match that you were never going to be ready for no matter how long we waited. Michael Machina and Bea Valentine are two Elitists who entered this company long after you yet took no time at all to surpass you, so why did you or your wife ever believe that you had a place on that team? What makes you think you deserve to have such an important role on this brand? Attacking me is the worst decision you ever could’ve made, because soon you will learn just how disposable you really are.
(This once again receives a loud reaction, and finally, ‘The World Is Gonna End Tonight’ by Dan Romer and Peter Harper hits. Loud boos come from the crowd, and Solomon Stane begins to slowly walk out to the stage. Solomon has a calm look on his face and a microphone in his hand, but he is staring directly at Methuselah as he walks out.)
James Peters: Well here comes Solomon Stane, and remember, that was a very brutal attack by Solomon last week. This could get heated very quickly if Solomon isn’t careful.
Rich Russillo: Careful? I think we’re past that point after what Solomon did. Like you said, that was a very violent attack. Whatever happens between these two, we can’t say Solomon didn’t ask for it.
Persephone: Well I definitely didn’t ask for it, so can Solomon just go away? I don’t want this.
(Solomon slowly walks up the steel steps, and as he stands on the apron he begins to speak.)
Solomon Stane: Trixie gave you an offer. An offer that would’ve brought success to the brand you’re hoping makes it out of Territorial Invasion with the victory. You should’ve been grateful for the fact that War Games was in my path, because truthfully you don’t deserve my help. A sinner like yourself who uses the Lord’s name in vain never deserved my allegiance, yet it was offered to you so I could do what was asked of me. Instead of taking the offer, you disrespected my wife and spat in the face of the Lord. Suffering was always going to be your fate, so the last person that should be surprised by last week’s events is yourself. You had it coming, and as long as you stay on this path and go down this road, last week’s attack won’t be the end of this. You did this to yourself, so if you’re going to stand here with a microphone, the only thing you should be doing is thanking Michael Machina for intervening before I could do more.
(The fans boo as Solomon Stane finally enters the ring, but the look on Methuselah’s face doesn’t change. After some time, he begins to speak.)
Methuselah: Do you have any idea what you did last week?
Solomon Stane: I know exactly what I did. I made one of the worst sinners in this industry suffer a fraction of the pain he deserves. I understand my attack didn’t sit well, but that is none of my concern. My only concern is the direction my Lord points me in, and right now I am here to tell you that when this ends, you will face judgment for all of your actions over the years. Last week was merely the final straw, and I’ve realized that it is about time I take action against someone who has been allowed to get away with his crimes for far too long. You had the opportunity to do the right thing, and for once follow in the footsteps of the one you choose to use as a name, but instead you threw away the opportunity that was presented to you. You failed to prove yourself as anything greater than what the world has known you to be, so-
Methuselah: No. This isn’t the result of me failing or overlooking whatever talents you believe you possess. This is me seeing you for what you are, which is a hollow shell of a man with absolutely nothing to offer in a match that actually matters. You don’t belong in a War Games match. You don’t even belong in Brand Warfare. There will never be any point in you being given the opportunity to represent a brand unless that brand is committed to self sabotage. You couldn’t accept that, and you should have, because that fact won’t change following that pathetic attack. You simply made a mistake, as did your wife when she thought you belonged in a match filled with Champions, Hall of Famers and former World Champions. This is a match for people that actually have a future in this company. You do not, which is why you’ve spent the last few months chasing after Caroline rather than rising to World Championship gold even after what happened against the Visual Prophet. This isn’t where you belong, nor will it ever be.
Solomon Stane: You say that, but this does not change what happened last week. This doesn’t eliminate the final image of last week’s Voltage as the medical team was forced to rush out to tend to your lifeless body. When you were being lifted over my head, you weren’t doubting my capabilities or rejecting the Lord’s plans for me. You were simply facing his wrath, and feeling a fraction of what’s to come. You may feel comfortable disrespecting the Lord and sinning as you please, but I don’t take this lightly. A match such as War Games is filled with Elitists who need to face their own judgment. There is only one man in this ring who failed to understand just how big of a mistake they made, and I’m staring directly at him. What happened last week was always going to happen as long as you walk on this path, and I know better than to believe you’re capable of growth. All I can do is make sure you’re out of the way.
(The fans once again begin to boo, and there is a brief staredown inside of the ring between the two men. After some time, Methuselah begins to walk up to Solomon Stane before beginning to speak.)
Methuselah: You asked for everything that’s to come, and before I continue I hope you understand that. I truthfully could not possibly care less for your excuses. The only thing I failed to understand is what made you believe you were competent enough to compete in a War Games match. Everything else doesn’t matter, because like you said, none of it changes what was done last week. Your fate was sealed the second you decided the right thing to do was attack me, and no Solomon, your fate isn’t what you’re hearing inside of your head right now. Your fate is destruction by my hands, so I’ll tell you what’s going to happen. Since you want a spot at Territorial Invasion I’ll give you one, but it’s not going to be the one your wife was begging for. Instead, at Territorial Invasion you won’t be facing six other Elitists, with two other Elitists there to back you up and make up for your many shortcomings as a competitor. You’ll only be facing one. Me.
(This receives a loud reaction from the crowd, and Solomon Stane has a focused look on his face after hearing this. Before long, Methuselah continues.)
Methuselah: You can lie to yourself for as long as you’d like. That’s all you’ve been doing for the past few years, anyway. Just know that a mistake such as yours last week cannot be forgiven, and you won’t be walking out of Territorial Invasion unscathed. This could have been avoided as long as you accepted your place in this world, but instead you were arrogant. You are the reason this match is happening, and for what it’s worth, that may just be the biggest impact you’ve made in your career. Last week’s actions were nothing more than a mistake that will not be made twice, but soon you’ll realize that this wasn’t just a small miscalculation. It was a career ruining decision.
(After saying this, Methuselah walks past Solomon. However, before he could leave the ring, Solomon begins to speak.)
Solomon Stane: I know what I did, and not only would I gladly do it again, but you just gave me the opportunity to do far worse. This match will be your undoing, and soon you will understand why I gave you this warning. Choosing to brush my words off is a mistake many have made in the past, but with a track record like yours I was never going to let you go by without making sure you face judgment. Everyone will get what they deserve one day, and you simply deserve the worst. Territorial Invasion is where you’ll get what’s coming to you, and since you’re the Chairman of the company I’m sure this match is now official, which means that there is no backing out of this. There is no running away, and most importantly there is nothing that will stop me from doing what I must. At Territorial Invasion this is between the two of us, and I will not stop until you’ve faced every last bit of the Lord’s wrath. You should expect failure in your future, because that’s all that’s left for you.
Methuselah: I’m sure that’s what you want to believe, but time will tell you everything that needs to be said. There is no hope of victory for you at Territorial Invasion, so your best bet is to get the thought out of your head while you still have time and accept what’s to come. Throw whatever plans you had for yourself out of the window. Every action has its consequence, and this match coming together is far from the only hardship you’ll have to endure going forward.
James Peters: SPEAR!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH JUST RAN IN AND HIT SOLOMON STANE WITH A SPEAR, CAUSING SOLOMON TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING!!!! METHUSELAH ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AS WELL, AND IT LOOKS LIKE METHUSELAH JUST GOT A BIT OF PAYBACK FOR WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK WHEN SOLOMON ATTACKED HIM!
Persephone: It doesn’t look like he’s leaving though. Instead, he is waiting for Solomon to get back to his feet. What’s he even doing right now?
James Peters: Solomon Stane slowly pulls himself towards the barricade, using it to try and pull himself back up, but I don’t know if that’s the best idea right now! Solomon Stane slowly begins pulling himself up, BUT NOW METHUSELAH RUNS IN, AND HE SENDS SOLOMON STANE CRASHING THROUGH THE BARRICADE WITH A SECOND SPEAR!!!!! METHUSELAH WITH TWO SPEARS TO SOLOMON STANE, THE SECOND SENDING STANE THROUGH THE BARRICADE AS SOLOMON IS OUT!
Rich Russillo: Well we said Solomon Stane had whatever happens next coming to him, and it looks like this is it! Methuselah just destroyed Solomon Stane, and let’s not forget, these two will be going at it at Territorial Invasion!
James Peters: That is looking to be one hell of a match, but it’s not one I can say I expected to happen! One thing’s for sure, and it’s that things have definitely become heated between these two!
Rich Russillo: Methuselah begins to walk away as the medical team finally rushes down to ringside, and after what Solomon did last week, I think it was only a matter of time before this happened.
(The medical team rushes over to Solomon Stane as Methuselah slowly walks past them, having done everything he needed to do. The camera pans over to Solomon Stane, and as he is tended to, the camera fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where Methuselah faces Solomon Stane.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SET FOR ONE-FALL!
(‘Kamikaze’ by Redhook plays as Daryl Kinkade makes his way out onto the stage, the crowd loudly booing him. It doesn’t stop as ‘Just Stop’ by Disturbed takes over and Pandora Paisley comes out with Halsey Neel in tow.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 25 STONE…THE TEAM OF ‘THE KINK OF THE ELITE’ DARYL KINKADE…AND ‘THE HELLCAT’ PANDORA PAISLEY…THE BRITISH INVASION!
(The trio makes their way to the ring, not giving a single shit about the fans as they do. As soon as they get inside ‘Dance The Night’ by Dua Lipa begins to play and out comes Ashlynn Quinn. She is going all out here with the dance moves.)
Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENTS…FIRST FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA…WIEGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS…SHE IS ‘EAW’S FAVORITE BARBIE’…AAAAAASSSSSSHLYYYYYNNN QUIIINNN!
(She gets down to the ring and stops at ringside, opting to wait for Ms. Extreme before getting inside the ring with The British Invasion. ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies begins to play and out comes Ms. Extreme herself.)
Rich Russillo: NO! WAIT! CHRIS COMES FROM BEHIND WITH A BAG FULL OF SOMETHING! IT JUST CRACKS HER RIGHT ACROSS THE BACK OF THE SKULL. It’s…just full of Nokia Phones! That’s the hardest man made material!
James Peters: AND HERE COMES THE REST OF THE REBEL NATION 2.0! THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A MATCH GOING ON BUT INSTEAD MS. EXTREME IS GETTING AMBUSHED! BUT THAT DOESN’T LAST TOO LONG AS THE VOLTAGE LOCKER ROOM IS NOW COMING OUT TO DEFEND THEIR HOME TURF!
Persephone: This is a fucking mess. Oh God. THE ENTIRETY OF TEAM SHOWDOWN IS NOW COMING OUT HERE! DOES ANYONE SEE LUIS???????
Rich Russillo: No, but what I am seeing is a massive brawl on our hands! Everyone is trying to tear each other apart! And it looks like Ms. Extreme has been dragged into this knowing that she has a match to compete in! CHARLIE MARR GRABS THE BAG OF PHONES AND NAILS HER RIGHT IN THE HEAD ONCE AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF ALL THIS CHAOS, AND NOW EVERY OFFICIAL IS OUT HERE BREAKING THIS UP!
James Peters: CHAOS HAS ERUPTED ONCE AGAIN, BUT THAT CHAOS MAY HAVE LEFT ASHLYNN QUINN WITHOUT A PARTNER AS MS. EXTREME IS OUT COLD!
Rich Russillo: Some of the officials are taking Ms. Extreme to the back to tend to her while the rest focus on breaking up the fight, but now what will Ashlynn do!?
James Peters: Unfortunately it looks like Ashlynn Quinn might have to go this one alone! The only question is if she wants to do that? This is uphill battle to say the least!
(The ref looks at Ashlynn Quinn who seems hesitant…but nods for him to start the match.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: And here comes Ashlynn Quinn! As Daryl Kinkade is just standing there ready for this, she takes him down with the Lou Thesz Press! AND NOW SHE’S JUST THROWING MASSIVE RIGHT HANDS! Kinkade manages to push her off! He makes an attempt to get back to his feet but she’s taken right back down by THE RUNNING HIP CHECK! He takes it right to the face and it was almost like a car crash! He is down and Ashlynn Quinn looks for a cover!
ONE!
T-
Persephone: Oof. Daryl is able to get his shoulder up before the two. Guess there wasn’t enough junk in the trunk or something. Anyways, Ashlynn doesn’t waste a lot of time continuing the offense. She brings him back up to her feet and throws him into the corner! She comes at him with the running clothesline but Kinkade gets his feet up! SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO THEM! LMAO!
James Peters: He now sees the opportunity to turn things around! HE COMES AT HER FROM BEHIND AND SPIKES HER INTO THE MAT WITH THE POISONRANA! He stumbles into the corner now and goes for the tag!
TAG!
Rich Russillo: PANDORA PAISLEY IS THE LEGAL PARTNER! She comes in and places Quinn into the reverse chin lock! She’s trying to wear her down as much as she can here! Quinn however is able to force herself to a standing position! She’s trying her best to get free but Paisley has an iron grip here! AND THEN SHE COUNTERS WITH SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRELY…DROPPING QUINN RIGHT ON HER BACK WITH THE BACK SUPLEX! Pandora immediately gets back to her feet and looks for the leg drops! SHE GETS THE FIRST ONE! AND THE SECOND!
James Peters: She looks for the third but Quinn rolls out of the way! She makes an attempt to get to her corner but Pandora isn’t letting her go anywhere! She grabs the leg of Quinn and brings her down with the dragon screw leg whip! And now she brings her back to the ropes and throws her into the ropes with an irish whip! SHE SENDS UP WITH A BACK BODY DROP! That was a hard landing for Quinn and things are not going to look up anytime soon! Pandora Paisley is making her way up to the top rope! What does she have in mind here? SHE GOES FOR THE TOP ROPE MOONSAULT!
Persephone: NOPE. Ashlynn Quinn gets her knees up! I think she might just have cracked one of Paisley’s ribs there! She bounces across the ring and she might be down for a bit here!
Rich Russillo: Quinn manages to get back to her feet here and looks to get some offense in! SHE NAILS HER RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH THE RUNNING PUMP KICK! Pandora is caught straight in the jaw with that one! And now it’s Ashlynn Quinn going up to the top rope! SHE GOES FOR HER OWN MOONSAULT HERE! BUT PANDORA WISELY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! BUT IT WAS A FEINT ON BEHALF OF QUINN! SHE GOES FOR THE STANDING VARIATION INSTEAD! And that doesn’t quite work out how she intended it to! Pandora Paisley is able to avoid that one as well! Quinn lands on her face while Pandora gets back to her feet! SHE LINES UP HER SHOT! SPINNING HEEL KICK! SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TW-
James Peters: Looks like Quinn is still in this here! That doesn’t seem to sit well with Paisley at all! She looks for another submission hold here! OCTOPUS STRETCH! The pectoral, neck and abdomen of Quinn are being contorted here! This is painful just to watch, I can’t imagine in Quinn’s shoes right now! She reaches out towards the ropes but she is nowhere close to them! But wait a second…SHE’S GETTING UP HERE! SHE MANAGES TO GET HER HAND ON THE BOTTOM ROPE AND THIS ONE ISN’T OVER QUITE YET! The ref pulls Pandora off of her who looks none too pleased!
Persephone: You know, so far this is exactly what I was expecting. The number game is just a little too much for Ashlynn. Maybe she should have accepted the forfeit.
Rich Russillo: And throw away the opportunity that this brings? No way! No, she is showing a lot of heart here tonight! She just needs to find a way to turn this around and fast! Paisley comes at her with a clothesline but Quinn ducks under it and Paisley spills out over the top rope! PANDORA IS ABLE TO CATCH HERSELF LANDING ON THE APRON! Ashlynn follows her out there and she rocks her with a massive forearm! PANDORA FIRES BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN BUT SHE DUCKS UNDER IT! SHE PICKS HER UP AND DROPS PAISLEY RIGHT ON THE APRON WITH NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! She lands spine first right on that metal there and that is the type of move that shortens careers! AWESOME!
James Peters: Not if you are on the receiving end! That might have been just what was needed to turn things around here for Quinn! Paisley needs to find a way to get out of this one quickly! Ashlynn gets back inside the ring now and waits for her opponent to stand back up! Pandora is able to do it but her legs are looking like jell-o! ASHLYNN QUINN GETS HER WITH THE SUICIDE DIVE! SHE IMMEDIATELY THROWS HER BACK INSIDE THE RING! She makes her way up to the top rope and continues to stalk her opponent! SHE GOES RIGHT OFF THE TOP WITH A FLYING METEORA! SHE NEARLY DECAPITATED HER WITH THAT ONE!
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn is looking all fired here! SHE GOES TO HER OPPONENT’S CORNER AND TAKES DOWN KINKADE! She doesn’t want anyone stopping her from whatever she’s about to next! She drags Pandora Paisley back up…AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE MACHINATION! BEA VALENTINE IS BEEMING WITH PRIDE ON THE OUTSIDE! HERE COMES THE COVER FROM QUINN!
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: But how quickly pride turns into disappointment. Pandora Paisley gets her shoulder up. Ashlynn is looking devastated here but she maintains her cool. And what’s he doing now? IN COMES KINKADE AND HE JUST STOMPS DOWN RIGHT ON THE HEAD OF QUINN! AND THEN HE GETS HER WITH THE SHINING WIZARD! The referee is telling him to get out of the ring here and he complies with a grin on his face! Bea Valentine is now screaming at the official here and that might have been a mistake! Kinkade gets back inside the ring and pulls Pandora Paisley over to the corner! He waits until the referee turns back around and then…
TAG!
Rich Russillo: KINKADE MAKES HIMSELF THE LEGAL MAN! He immediately lunges onto Quinn and hits with that standing shooting star press! But he’s far from done! He grabs his opponent and throws her into the ropes! HE RUNS AT HER AND DUCKS RIGHT UNDER A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT! HE THEN COMES BACK OFF THE ROPES WITH THE HANDSPRING ROUNDHOUSE! He gets her right in the side of the head and that might have been a knock out blow! He doesn’t look for the cover here though, instead he grabs her arm…CATCH 22!
James Peters: NO WAY! HE LOCKS IN THAT BRUTAL BRIDGING FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Look at the way Kinkade is just wrenching on that arm of Quinn’s! She is clearly in extreme pain here! Can’t blame for her that one bit! She’s trying to crawl towards the ropes but every move is more excruciating than the last! This is part of what makes this particular hold so effective! BUT WAIT A SECOND! SHE MANAGES TO FLIP ONTO HER BACK AND GRAB THE OTHER ARM OF KINKADE! CRUCIFIX COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: Oh that was a close one. Ashlynn Quinn nearly just stole the win there. You can see the embarrassment on Kinkade’s face here and honestly that is what he should be feeling. Dude really just almost got pinned like that.
Rich Russillo: But that embarrassment quickly turns into anger! He immediately grabs her and tries to get her up for the tiger suplex! BUT QUINN STOMPS DOWN ON HIS TOES! He lets out a cry of pain and she turns around…SUPERKICK! She gets him right under the jaw here and I think that Kinkade is completely stunned! Quinn thinks so too…as she begins running back and forth between the ropes! She’s building up some massive speed here! HERE COMES THE BESTIE SPEAR!
James Peters: BUT KINKADE INTERCEPTS IT WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! THE WAY THAT IMPACTED I COULD BELIEVE HE JUST BROKE HER NECK! Kinkade reaches down and drags her back to her feet! She’s looking a little wobbly as Daryl Kinkade looks to line up his maneuver! HE TAKES HER DOWN WITH HAIL TO THE VICTOR! THE PUMPHANDLE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS!
Persephone: Or does it? Ashlynn Quinn manages to counter and get on her feet here! KINKADE TRIES TO SWING AT HER BUT SHE DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT! SHE’S GOING TO THE ROPES! SPRINGBOARD REVERSE DDT! And you can hear Kinkade’s smooth brain crack against the back of his skull!
Rich Russillo: Back in the ring comes Pandora Paisley! She’s not about to let that slide as she rushes at Ashlynn with THE LOVE TAP! QUINN EVADES IT AND GETS BEHIND HER! SHE GETS HER WITH A MASSIVE SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Pandora Paisley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! And what’s Ashlynn Quinn doing now? She goes to the corner and waits for The British Invasion to get back to their feet! DOUBLE ROLLING BLOCKBUSTER! BOTH OF THEM GO DOWN AND PAISLEY ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE! COVER FROM QUINN!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
James Peters: BUT NO! Her hopes are dashed yet again as Daryl Kinkade gets his shoulder up! What a performance though from Quinn, someone fighting off two opponents at the same time! She isn’t about to him have a second to breath though! Quinn immediately picks him up and throws him into the corner! SHE GETS HIM WITH A RUNNING KNEE AND THEN SENDS HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH ANOTHER IRISH WHIP! SHE MEETS HIM THERE WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW! Quinn rolls him towards the center of the ring with a snapmare! She makes her way up to the middle rope…
Persephone: Oh but it looks Halsey Neel wants some attention now. She climbs up onto the apron and starts threatening Quinn. She should just ignore and continue beating the snot out of Kinkade.
Rich Russillo: But that little diversion seemed to have done the trick for him! KINKADE LAUNCHES HIMSELF AT QUINN WITH A RUNNING LEAPING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! That one might have broken her jaw! Daryl Kinkade now ascends up that top rope and takes hold of his opponent! Whatever he has in mind here is definitely not going to be good! HE GETS HER UP…AND DELIVERS A LIGER BOMB RIGHT OFF THE TOP! HERE COMES THE COVER AND THIS HAS TO BE IT FOR QUINN!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
James Peters: NO WAY! SHE MANAGES TO GET HER HAND ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! Daryl Kinkade cannot believe his eyes here! He thought that he just won this for his team! The fury is instant as he brings her back up to her feet! HE BRINGS HER TO THE CORNER AND DELIVERS A GERMAN SUPLEX RIGHT TO THE TURNBUCKLES! But he isn’t done there! He picks her back up and drops her to the mat with a butterfly suplex! BUT HE ROLLS WITH IT AND GETS HER RIGHT BACK UP! HE DELIVERS ANOTHER TO QUINN! THIS IS JUST BRUTAL! HE BRINGS HER UP AGAIN! HAIL TO THE VICTOR!
Persephone: Daryl is clearly not willing to put anything up to chance here. He shouldn’t be especially with how close he’s already come to losing this. Instead of covering though, he goes to the corner and reaches a hand towards his partner.
TAG!
Rich Russillo: IN COMES PANDORA PAISLEY! SHE’S NOW JUST WAITING FOR QUINN TO STAND BACK UP! PAISLEY POSITIONS HERSELF IN THE CORNER! The moment that Ashlynn is back on her feet, she rushes at her…SHE’S LOOKING TO OPEN PANDORA’S BOX! BUT QUINN DUCKS UNDER IT AND ROLLS HER OPPONENT UP! PASADENA NIGHTS! HOLY HELL SHE JUST GOT PAISLEY WITH THE ROLL-UP INTO THE DDT! But now both competitors are down, Ashlynn still doesn’t have the wherewithal to make the cover! Who is going to be able to get back to their feet first?
James Peters: It looks like Pandora is the first to stand! Quinn looks like she is barely able to even twitch on the ground! PANDORA DESCENDS ON HER IMMEDIATELY WITH THE BODY SCISSORS! Sometimes you just have to get rid all the fight left in an opponent and that is what she hopes to do here! AND FROM THERE SHE JUST STARTS ELBOWING QUINN IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! She releases the hold as Quinn looks completely limp! She now lifts her up…AND DROPS HER WITH THE PUMPHANDLE FRONT SLAM!
Persephone: Oh it’s so joever. Pandora Paisley drags the corpse towards the center of the ring. She’s lining up her shot and I think we all know what she’s going for! HERE COMES SOME FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION!
Rich Russillo: Unfortunately that’s an elective surgery that Quinn opts out of! She manages to avoid the stomp right before it comes down on her! SHE MAKES A DESPERATE DASH TOWARDS THE ROPES! SHE GETS HER WITH THE SPRINGBOARD DISASTER KICK! She goes to cover…BUT KINKADE GETS HER WITH THE SHINING WIZARD! He is not about to let her embarrass the British Invasion! This is exactly how bad the numbers games can be! Kinkade brings her back to her feet and holds her in position for Pandora! HERE COMES THE CAT’S PAW AND THERE IS NOTHING QUINN CAN DO!
James Peters: BUT WAIT! SHE PULLS KINKADE RIGHT IN FRONT OF IT! HE KEEPS HIS NEARLY KICK RIGHT OFF BY HIS OWN PARTNER! Pandora looks completely confused to what just happened! She goes over to check on Kinkade but she should be paying attention to Quinn! Quinn is up and she had make way over to the ropes! Paisley turns around…AND RIGHT INTO THE BAD AND & BOUJEE! THE SPRINGBOARD ASSISTED CUTTER CONNECTS AND QUINN JUST PULLED OFF THE UPSET! SHE COVERS!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Persephone: Are you kidding me? Halsey Neel just placed Paisley’s leg right underneath the rope. The ref sees it just in time to call the rope break! This is why the numbers game always tends to work out.
Rich Russillo: AND BEA VALENTINE GRABS NEEL NOW AND SMASHES HER HEAD OFF THE APRON! SHE’S LOOKING TO GET IN THE RING HERE BUT KINKADE GRABS HER LEG! HE PULLS HER BACK DOWN AND THROWS HER RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS! He gets back inside the ring, damn well knowing he isn’t the legal man and just starts attacking Quinn! You can hear the response from the audience, they are not happy with this at all!
Daryl Kinkade: (off-mic) FUCK OFF BRUV! Nobody cares!
(Suddenly, all of the fans in attendance begin to loudly cheer. Kinkade’s gaze turns towards the stage as Ms. Extreme is seen limping down to the ring to make the save.)
James Peters: MS. EXTREME IS HERE! HOW? EVEN AFTER THAT VICIOUS ASSAULT SHE SUFFERED EARLIER SHE STILL IS COMING OUT HERE TO MAKE THE SAVE! MS. EXTREME SLIDES INTO THE RING, AND SHE TAKES DARYL DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN BEFORE BEGINNING TO PUNCH AWAY AT HIM!!!
Rich Russillo: THE CROWD EXPLODES AS MS. EXTREME SEEMS TO BE BACK INTO THIS ONE!!!! MS. EXTREME IS FIRING EVERYTHING SHE HAS AT DARYL- BUT WAIT A SECOND!!! HALSEY NEEL JUST DRAGGED HER OUT OF THE RING! THE REFEREE IS LOOKING OVER AND MAKING SURE ASHLYNN IS FINE, AND HALSEY NEEL CAPITALIZES! MS. EXTREME HITS HER WITH A RIGHT HAND- BUT SHE GOES FOR ANOTHER STRIKE AND HALSEY BLOCKS THE ARM, AND CAMILLE GETS TAKEN OUT WITH THE REVOLVER!
James Peters: She never should have come out here in the first place in her condition! She could’ve been concussed after that brawl earlier, and that’s after there was already a fight earlier! But look at Kinkade in the center of the ring! He is just gloating here!
Daryl Kinkade (Off-Mic): It’s over. So just shut your mouths and pay attention.
Rich Russillo: Kinkade picks Ashlynn Quinn back up and…oh my god! HE’S LIFTING HER UP FOR THE HIDEOUS TRUTH! THIS MIGHT BE TOO MUCH! BUT QUINN GETS OFF HIS SHOULDER AND LANDS ON HER FEET! He tries to turn around and take her out…BUT THE BESTIE SPEAR CUTS HIM IN HALF! Ashlynn Quinn is still holding onto hope here! She has no allies left but she is determined to win this regardless!
Persephone: I don’t think that’s going to happen…she doesn’t see that Pandora Paisley is back on her feet! SHE COMES FROM BEHIND AND GETS HER IN THE HEADLOCK! THIS SPELLS CATASTROPHE FOR ASHLYNN!
James Peters: BUT QUINN IS ABLE TO MUSTER UP THE STRENGTH TO SHOVE HER RIGHT INTO THE CORNER! Pandora bounces off it and she’s met with a massive RUNNING JUMPING DDT FROM QUINN! And now she’s looking to end this once again…waiting for Pandora to get back up to her feet! SHE GOES TO TAKE DOWN PAISLEY AGAIN BUT HALSEY GRABS HER LEG! The ref doesn’t see it because he’s paying attention to the downed Daryl Kinkade! Still, Quinn is able to fend off her Neel by stomping on her hands! SHE GOES TOWARDS PAISLEY AND NO! CATS CLAWS! PAISLEY JUST RAKES OUT THE EYES OF QUINN!
Rich Russillo: The ref turns back around finally but he didn’t see that! Quinn is helpless here as Pandora Paisley takes pleasure in watching her swing blindly around the ring! BUT SHE ENDS THAT WITH THE WTH! THE STIFF RIGHT HOOK DROPS QUINN IN AN INSTANT! This one is definitely over after that but Pandora hasn’t had enough! She gets her opponent up one more time…AND CONNECTS WITH THE CATNAP! She just made damn sure that it’s over! She crawls on top of Quinn with a sadistic smile on her face! Cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Just Stop’ by Disturbed begins to play as Pandora crawls off her opponent. All of the fans in attendance are loudly booing knowing that the circumstances weren’t fair whatsoever, but the British Invasion doesn’t care. Bea Valentine is out at ringside, while Ashlynn Quinn is also down and out.)
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS… MOVING ONTO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE TAG TEAM TURMOIL TOURNAMENT… PANDORA PAISLEY AND DARYL KINKADE…THE BRITISH INVASION!
James Peters: What a performance from Ashlynn Quinn but in the end the odds were insurmountable! The British Invasion has managed to steal this one and now they all get in the ring to celebrate! I can’t be-
(Suddenly, the fans cheer loudly as someone comes running down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: CAMERON ELLA AVA IS RUNNING DOWN THE RAMP, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S HERE TO GIVE THE BRITISH INVASION A PIECE OF HER MIND AFTER EVERYTHING THAT’S HAPPENED!
James Peters: CAMERON SLIDES INTO THE RING- BUT THE BRITISH INVASION QUICKLY EXITS THE RING, NOT GIVING CAMERON THE CHANCE TO ATTACK! They do not want the smoke after what they just went through here, but Daryl will have to face Cameron soon enough, and there’s always the Tag Team Turmoil tournament.
Rich Russillo: Yeah. The British Invasion may have won now, but there’s no telling what may happen down the line. The odds might not always be in their favor.
(The camera focuses on them laughing their way up the ramp. It moves towards Ms. Extreme who is heavily wounded on the outside and looking bitter. The final shot is Ashlynn Quinn staring at the British Invasion with disdain.)
(Commercial for the new hit movie, “Trap”.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a panaround shot of the RAC Arena, as ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan is heard beginning to play up. The crowd gives a mixed reaction primarily dominated by cheers as the camera goes over to show Bea Valentine, who elegantly makes her way out as usual. She gives a twirl, looking around at the crowd while fanning herself, clearly amused by the reaction that she is getting tonight. Though, it’s not long before her theme is replaced as ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep is then heard following that. The crowd gets loud as an energetic Michael Machina is seen making his way out from the backstage area to join her. The two look at one another side-by-side, with Bea showing the slightest bit of blush, before both of them begin to head down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… BEA VALENTINE AND MICHAEL MACHINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well as we saw last week on Voltage, the Team Captain of War Games Jake Smith got his teammates revealed to him by the EAW Chairman Methuselah. It was, of course, revealed to be Bea Valentine and Michael Machina. Obviously, we know Bea and Michael have been closely associated with one another as of late, so I don’t believe anyone is doubting how they’re going to operate as a team. But Jake on the other hand…
James Peters: Jake isn’t particularly happy about this. While Methuselah didn’t do him an injustice and purposely sabotage the War Games team, the EAW World Champion wasn’t pleased with what he had to work with, considering it a downgrade for his standards. I’m sure we’ll hear more about that later, but right now Bea and Michael are making their way out to the ring and it seems like they have something on their minds right now.
Persephone: It would’ve been funny if he got sabotaged. Give him Woogieman and Landerson and pray that he makes it out with his sanity, that would’ve been some good entertainment.
(Machina makes his way up the steps and onto the apron, holding down the middle rope and allowing a flustered Bea to enter into the ring. The two then head over and grab microphones for one another while ‘Apostle’s Warning’ then begins to come to a close from there. As the crowd then begins to quiet down, it’s not long before the two of them begin to speak.)
Michael Machina: These past couple of weeks for me I’d consider to be a massive success. Immediately upon entering this new Season and this new brand I demanded recognition. I knew my stock was going to be high, but I needed it to be higher. Now, coming off of Bloodsport, coming off of the first match of many in a tag team that many consider to be an odds on favorite in the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament, and now this… it doesn’t get much better.
Bea Valentine: I, for one, wish I could say the same…
(Michael turns and glares at Bea, to which she calms him down with a gesture before continuing.)
Bea Valentine: But alas, my dearest Mikey has reached his hand out to help me. He saw me in the trenches, lost, unknowing of what to do next, and he dusted me off not just as a colleague, but someone who LIKES me. It’s hard to find people like that in such a cutthroat business, and when you’re a star like myself you are always going to have people who try to bring you down, and I could name some of those dastardly, absolutely god awful people right now but I’d much rather not give them unneeded attention. But you have to cherish those people who actively help you, and I feel as though with Mikey by my side, I am unstoppable. To have him as a teammate now in one of the biggest matches that the Territorial Invasion Marquee Event has to offer, we’re going to be putting ourselves on the map, darling.
Michael Machina: That we are, but let’s address the elephant in the room real quick, neither of us have been in a match like this before. When you look at War Games and everything that comes with it, this is real uncharted territory. But we know the type of opportunity that this is able to bring, we know what’s going to come of this and how much faith someone like Methuselah has put into us to succeed. Every star, no matter the face, has been in our shoes before and walked into a match like this one with no experience but at the same time came out on top. We know how high the stakes are going to be, we know how much this means to both of us, and trust me when I say that neither Phoebe nor I are going to back down from this, not even for a damn second.
Bea Valentine: I see it now, the amount of attention that we’re going to get from this is going to be absolutely stupendous! We’re going to go from stardom to SUPER stardom, that’s Hollywood right there. While I am certain that my goals are to bring this victory home for US, I have my own ambitions that I look to accomplish while we are on such an endeavor. Even though you have comforted me in this regard, Mikey, these losses on my record are still quite… unsettling, and they don’t make me pleased. War Games will be my chance to redeem myself, and the opportunity to show everyone how serious I am now.
Michael Machina: The goal is the same for myself, continuing being the same person that I am and more and capitalizing on this opportunity that has come for me. War Games is not something that either of us are going to take lightly, and we know just how important this is going to be. Now, we do have one issue though…
Bea Valentine: That absolute nuisance of a Team Captain, who spoke bad of myself and Mikey in a disrespectful manner. 😔
(Machina eyes the camera, a cold stare while he does.)
Michael Machina: Let me make one thing clear if it wasn’t apparent already, with or without Jake Smith, we will win War Games. I don’t care about your importance, your status, I sure as hell don’t care if they marked you as “Team Captain”, we will be more than willing to embark on this journey by ourselves. If you refuse to cooperate, then that’s on you.
(Machina then turns over and eyes Bea, as both of them agree with one another with confident looks on their face as they do so. But their mood is immediately soured as ‘360’ by Charli xcx is heard playing through the speakers to a visibly confused crowd, unknowing of who this theme belongs to. But it’s not long before that confusion is followed by an audible groan that echoes through the arena, with the camera going over to reveal the EAW World Champion Jake Smith as he is seen making his way out to the stage, at his breaking point with all of this.)
Persephone: :wtf: Did bro not come out to entirely different music earlier in the show?
Rich Russillo: :mjlol: Well I felt like it was only inevitable, but the EAW World Champion is making his way out here right now and it seems like he can’t help but feel a certain way about how Bea and Michael feel about him. Personally, once again, I don’t think they’re a bad choice to be his teammates heading into War Games, but it seems like he believes otherwise.
Persephone: Can he stop bitching and moaning? I can’t believe that this pathetic excuse of a person is “our” EAW World Champion. Nasty.
James Peters: Well regardless we can’t deny that he’s the one that is leading Voltage and going to be representing them in War Games, if he’s unhappy then clearly there’s going to be a problem. Bea and Michael may be adamant on doing this themselves if it’s necessary, but it’s going to make things a lot more difficult than it needs to be without him.
(Jake storms down the ramp, immediately gesturing to cut his music as ‘360’ then begins to come to a close. Then, eyeing both Bea and Machina inside of the ring, he’s quick to speak with an irritated tone while he does.)
Jake Smith: NO! NO! NO! What we’re not going to do is keep pushing this little “agenda” that you don’t need me, are you fucking serious right now? I am the backbone of not just this War Games team but the ENTIRETY of Sunday Night Voltage and time after time again I have been slapped in the face for putting this damn place on the map. I am the most successful thing to come out of here and the EAW World Championship is PROOF of that. So imagine how I feel when I have the likes of Captain Charisma and Methuselah breathing down my neck, trying to use me as some sort of pawn in their game like that MEANS anything. So now we have to be force fed the two of you for all this time and hear all of this bullshit about “#Vachina”. I had one of those, it was #Jolly, nobody cares about that anymore do we? That’s exactly how I feel about this! We can talk all we want about #Vachina but what about me? What about Jake?!
(Jake then proceeds to make his way up the steps and onto the apron, entering into the ring as he gets into the face of both of them, who are not entirely intimidated by his presence because they tower over him :troll:.)
Jake Smith: Let me remind all of you now that I am the Team Captain, I repeat, the TEAM CAPTAIN. I’m the person that you should be listening to, you are by no means going to go around saying that you’re going to do your own thing, because that’s absolutely ridiculous. I’m still not happy with that idiot Methuselah forcing this team on me, and you two thinking that you’ll be fine without me doesn’t make things any better. I am the only one with experience in a major match like this one especially at Territorial Invasion, and not only that I am the only one out of the three of us who has a World Championship around their waist and is clearly not hinging off of charity case title runs from a Season ago. So if I were you, I wouldn’t be trying to go against me, I would be taking after a guy like Jake Smith.
(Both Machina and Bea look confused at one another before they speak.)
Michael Machina: The last person that we need to listen to is someone who is so self-absorbed that any form of pushback is an “injustice” against them. I think a lot of people here can agree with me in saying that your ramblings about how Captain Charisma and everyone else is against you is pretty damn worn out. Even when Methuselah practically handed you the Team Captain role despite him being chosen for it, you still found a reason to say something. Even when he gives you a team that is more than sufficient for the task at hand, you’re here at the center of this ring continuing to bitch and moan about it. So why should we even consider hearing you out when you don’t even want us here in the first place?
Jake Smith: Because I don’t have a choice, dipshit. Maybe if I actually got to do my Team Captain responsibilities and pick my own team then we wouldn’t be in this situation. I would actually walk into War Games with a group of members that could actually pose a threat and be intimidating, but here we are right? It doesn’t make any sense in my mind why this was even allowed, but I guess because he’s the Chairman he can do whatever he wants.
Bea Valentine: Yes, that’s exactly how it works.
Jake Smith: Shut the fuck up. Point is, I don’t want you on my team, that doesn’t change! But I can’t change that, so the least you could do is keep yourselves in line and actually show why you want to win this.
Bea Valentine: Ignore my compulsion, Jakey, but I don’t think you are the most credible source to try and “coach” us to victory. Yes, you do have experience, you have been in War Games before as a member of Team Showdown, but didn’t you… lose? You failed then, if anything we should be weary of a Captain who has a 0% success rate in a match like this.
Jake Smith: So what? I had two bitchmade teammates in Xander Payne and Adam Lucas, couldn’t change anything about that either. None of this was my fault, it’s simply circumstantial and right now these circumstances don’t exactly look favorable to me and my 0% success rate, alright? So if there’s any reason that we’re going to lose this, it’s definitely not because of me, it’s going to be because of the two of you and your bickering.
Michael Machina: Firstly, you’re going to watch how you speak to her. Secondly, the last thing that you need to do is shift the blame onto us when you’re the one creating problems. We have no problem playing by your “rules”, especially since you’re the Team Captain. But you’re making this more of an issue than it needs to be, and perhaps this is where the problems arise.
Jake Smith: Holy fucking shit we’re going to lose, it’s over, we’re done. If I didn’t have two IDIOTS on my team then we wouldn’t be in this situation either, but here we are. I am so unbelievably sick of this. If Showdown or Dynasty don’t get to you before me I might actually end up taking you out-
Rich Russillo: ‘MICKEY I KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFF’!
Persephone: :mjlol: Okay, that was funny.
James Peters: BRONSON DANIELS JUST CAME FROM BEHIND AND WIPED JAKE OUT WITH THE SWINGING BACK ELBOW! THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION IS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT AND MACHINA AND BEA REALIZE THIS!
Rich Russillo: BUT NOT BEFORE THEY’RE AMBUSHED BY VEENA ADAMS AND MILLI BANKS! TEAM SHOWDOWN IS HERE AND VOLTAGE IS DOWN A MEMBER!
James Peters: MACHINA IS TRYING TO PUSH THROUGH RIGHT NOW AND FIGHT BACK BUT BOTH BRONSON AND MILLI ARE BEATING HIM DOWN! MEANWHILE VEENA HAS BEA AGAINST ONE OF THE CORNERS AS SHE CONTINUES TO STOMP DOWN ON HER ABDOMEN WITH FORCE!
Rich Russillo: MACHINA BREAKS OUT OF ALL THE COMMOTION AS HE TURNS AROUND AND RUNS TO THE ROPES AND BACK…
James Peters: GOING FOR A ‘BULLET FROM HELL’ TO BOTH BRONSON AND MILLI!
Rich Russillo: BUT AS HE DOES, IT’S MILLI THAT LATCHES ONTO HIM WHILE HE REBOUNDS AND DROPS HIM WITH THE FRONT FLIP BACKSTABBER! ‘NEW BODY’ CONNECTS!
James Peters: MEANWHILE VEENA HAS BEA AND SHE THROWS HER TOWARD BRONSON AND MILLI! THEY BOTH HAVE A HOLD OF HER BUT BEA IS SENDING ELBOWS AND STRIKES TO TRY AND STOP THEM-
Rich Russillo: BUT AS SHE DOES IT’S VEENA THAT RUNS IN AND TAKES HER OUT WITH A SPEAR! SHE THEN ROLLS OUT ONTO THE APRON AND MAKES HER WAY UP TO THE TOP…
James Peters: CONNECTING WITH THE MOONSAULT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! ‘FATAL VOW’ CONNECTS AND TEAM SHOWDOWN STANDS TALL ON ENEMY SOIL!
(Veena rises up to her feet with a smirk on her face as she dusts her hands, looking quite satisfied along with Bronson and Milli who join her. The National Elite Champion and her teammates stand side-by-side amongst the downed bodies of Team Voltage, and it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Commercial for the upcoming album by the Weeknd, “Hurry Up, Tomorrow”.)
(The camera returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS A SINGLES MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernades begins to play as the crowd erupts in cheers. Limmy Monaghan steps out onto the stage looking focused. He walks down to the ring and gets on the inside. He climbs up onto the top turnbuckle and breathes in this electric crowd before settling down.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA…WEIGHING IN AT 227 POUNDS…HE IS THE ACE…LIMMMMYYYYY MONAGHAAAANNNN!
James Peters: Here comes one of the Co-Captains of Brand Warfare, looking to potentially repeat history by defeating Cameron Ella Ava!
Rich Russillo: Cameron is the Hardcore Champion and having a fantastic run right now, so this won’t be an easy match. Can Limmy get it done!?
(‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn plays as Cameron Ella Ava comes out holding her Championship high. Cameron had a confident look on her face, not caring about the reaction from the crowd as she focuses only on the match ahead of her. Cameron places her Championship on her shoulder before beginning to walk down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT 140 POUNDS…SHE IS THE HARDCORE CHAMPION…THE MATRIARCH…CAMERON ELLA AVA!
James Peters: Cameron is here, and remember, Limmy is the one who has defeated her in some major matches. Cameron is on a fantastic run like you said Rich, but if anyone could take her down, it’s him.
Rich Russillo: I agree, but you could argue that a legend like her knows how to learn from her mistakes. Either way, this will be a good one.
(Cameron Ella Ava walks down to the ring with confidence before walking up the steps and in. She makes eye contact with Limmy before she hands off her championship. The two then go to their corners as the ref calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Hear that? Our main event is now officially underway! And it looks like we’re starting things off with a handshake between Ella Ava and Limmy Monaghan! A sign of respect between the two competitors! They quickly transition now into the traditional lock up! They jockey for position here but it’s Limmy who manages to get his opponent into the headlock! He attempts to take her down but she manages to push him away! He’s pushed into the ropes and she immediately seizes control of him! SHE ATTEMPTS TO GET MONAGHAN UP FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX! He’s able to take a hold of the ropes, keeping himself from being moved!
Rich Russillo: The referee forces the separation between the two! The two just nod at one another before meeting in the center of the ring yet again for a lock up! Cameron Ella Ava is able to slip behind yet again! Monaghan is able to counter her, bringing her down with the arm drag! She tries to get back up but Monaghan has a faster reaction time! HE GETS WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK SQUARE IN THE CHEST! It sends her stumbling back right into the corner of the ring! LIMMY MEETS HER THERE WITH THE RUNNING FOREARM SMASH!
Persephone: Yikes, it’s looking like it is all Limmy right now. And now he pulls her right out of the corner and looks for the suplex. Doesn’t really seem like that’s working out for him though.
James Peters: Indeed not! Cameron Ella Ava is resisting the suplex! INSTEAD SHE LOOKS FOR ONE OF HER OWN! Unfortunately for her, Limmy is able to slip out of it and right behind him! HE TRIES TO GET HER WITH THE JUMPING NECKBREAKER! BUT SHE PULLS AWAY IN THE NICK OF TIME! She manages to evade that move and she puts some distance between her and her opponent! She lets him stand back up and the two are now just measuring each other up! The two now approach each other once more and Limmy reaches out with one hand to grab onto hers! Are we about to see another lock up here?
Rich Russillo: NO! IT WAS A FAKE OUT FROM MONAGHAN! HE JUST CHOPS HER RIGHT ACROSS THE CHEST! HE LOOKS FOR ANOTHER BUT SHE CATCHES THE ARM! SHE PRACTICALLY TOSSES HIM HERE WITH THAT ARM DRAG! Before he can get back to his feet, she nails him with the penalty kick right across the back! And now Ella Ava grabs his arm…AND LOCKS IN THE ARMBAR!
Persephone: Yikes. That does not look fun to be in. Cameron is just pulling on the arm with all her strength. She might just pull it right out of the socket. Wouldn’t that be a shame?
James Peters: Limmy Monaghan knows he needs to get out of this quickly! HE ROLLS OVER ONTO CAMERON AND TAKES HOLD OF HIS ARM! HE GOES TO LIFT HER UP BUT SHE BOOTS HIM RIGHT IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! She releases the hold now and rolls back up to her feet! SHE GOES FOR THE AXE KICK! BUT MONAGHAN AVOIDS IT! She turns around here and gets rocked by a spinning back kick straight to the midsection! She stumbles back towards the ropes…AND MONAGHAN SENDS HER TO THE OUTSIDE WITH THE BIG BOOT!
Rich Russillo: She hits the floor and on the outside but still tries to get back up! That might be a mistake! HERE COMES LIMMY MONAGHAN WITH THE TOPE CON HILO! HE CRASHES DOWN DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ELLA AVA! He then picks her right back up and throws her inside the ring! He’s looking for the first cover of this match up!
ONE!
TW-
Persephone: But he doesn’t get it. Cameron is able to get that shoulder up. He doesn’t waste time dwelling it on though, instead he takes hold of her legs. Looks like he’s serving up some Boston Crab here!
James Peters: Indeed it does! He’s got her placed in the submission hold here, putting his weight on the lower back! She tries crawling towards the ropes for the break, but she can’t get there! No, Monaghan makes sure to keep her in the center of that ring! She needs to find another way out of it…AND I THINK SHE DID! SHE’S ABLE TO FLIP ONTO HER BACK AND SHOVE HIM AWAY! Cameron is back on feet and Monaghan rushes at her! HE LOOKS FOR THE BICYCLE KICK BUT DOESN’T FIND IT! Instead, Cameron Ella Ava is able to sidestep it…SHE DELIVERS THE SAITO SUPLEX! Monaghan is spiked right on his upper back and neck!
Rich Russillo: And that creates the opportunity she needs here! She brings back up to his feet and gets him up for the Falcon Arrow! BUT MONAGHAN BRINGS A KNEE RIGHT DOWN ON HER HEAD! She drops down and he lands on his feet! HE HOOKS HER ARMS NOW AND GOES FOR THE BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! BUT NOW IT’S ELLA AVA WHO’S ABLE TO LAND ON HERS! SHE THEN GETS HIM WITH THE SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE KNEE! She backs up a few feet now, winding up for something…IT’S THE SHINING WIZARD! AND NOW SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: But it just is not enough. Not yet anyways. Limmy Monaghan gets the shoulder up right at the two. Ella Ava responds by going right back after his arm. She twists it and then brings it down to the mat. SHE STOMPS ON IT!
James Peters: And there is no doubt that Limmy felt that! But she is not through with that arm at all! She now gets him in the seated position and starts raining down elbows into it! She’s just strikes over and over again, weakening that limb! AND NOW LOCKS IN THE FUJIWARA ARMBAR! LIMMY IS NOW TRYING TO DRAG HIMSELF TOWARDS THE ROPES BUT SHE ACTS QUICKLY! SHE IMMEDIATELY TRANSITIONS INTO A TRIANGLE CHOKE! In a flash, she goes from destroying the arm to trying to take the air right out of his lungs! This is not a good situation for Limmy to be in!
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT A SECOND HERE FOLKS! LIMMY IS LIFT HER UP! HE DROPS HER DOWN ON THE MAT BUT THE DISTANCE WAS TOO SHORT! She still has the hold locked in! HE PICKS HER UP ONCE AGAIN THIS TIME BRINGING HER INTO THE SKY! HE BRINGS DOWN WITH A BIG POWERBOMB AND SHE’S FORCED TO RELEASE! Both competitors take a moment to recover here, but it’s Limmy who manages to get back up first!
Persephone: He tucks her head between his legs and then tries to get her up for the powerbomb. Cameron doesn’t like that idea though instead coming up with one of her own. She goes for the back body drop and…Limmy lands on his feet! Wow, these two have been doing that all match.
James Peters: That’s just a testament to their athleticism! LIMMY IMMEDIATELY TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE PELE KICK! He then gets back up to his feet and throws her into the ropes! HE POPS HER UP AND TWISTS HER AROUND! HE LOOKS FOR THE POP-UP GERMAN SUPLEX BUT SHE COUNTERS WITH THE ROLL-UP!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: Limmy Monaghan was taken by surprise there but he manages to kick out nonetheless! Both competitors are back up in no time and Cameron Ella Ava looks for a big right hand! LIMMY CATCHES IT! HE THEN PULLS HER IN FOR A MASSIVE HEADBUTT! Ella Ava stumbles back into the ropes and off the rebound HE GETS HER WITH THE SLINGBLADE! Cameron crawls into the corner now…but that doesn’t help her! MONAGHAN LOOKS FOR THE RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! BUT SHE’S ABLE TO AVOID IT AT THE LAST SECOND!
Persephone: He just collides with the turnbuckle and his shoulder makes full contact. Ouch! And now Ella Ava picks him up and she is lining up for that turnbuckle powerbomb. If this connects then we might as well just wrap it up.
James Peters: BUT LIMMY IS FIGHTING BACK HERE! HE STARTS RAINING DOWN FISTS INTO THE TOP OF HER HEAD! BUT SHE’S NOT DROPPING HIM! NO! INSTEAD SHE THROWS HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE ANYWAYS WITH THE POWERBOMB! His neck and back snap against it in an awful and he just collapses out of that corner! Cameron sees the opportunity here and makes her way up onto that top rope! She waits for her opponent to get in position and then she takes flight! DIVING CORKSCREW MOONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: BUT MONAGHAN GETS THE KNEES UP! SHE LANDS DIRECTLY ON THEM AND SHE ROLLS TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING! Monaghan forces himself back up to his feet and she recovers from that impact! BUT CAMERON WASTES NO TIME WITH THE SUPERKICK ATTEMPT! Limmy Monaghan catches the leg! HE TAKES HER DOWN TO THE MAT WITH THE DRAGON SCREW! AND THEN HE GETS HER DIRECTLY ON THE CHEST WITH THE STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! HERE COMES THE COVER FROM MONAGHAN!
ONE!
TWO!
James Peters: KICKOUT! Cameron Ella Ava popped the shoulder up! Limmy stands Cameron back to her feet, and delivers a NECKBREAKER! Cameron favors the back of her neck as she rolls away from Monaghan, who closes in shortly after, and pulls Cameron to her feet.
Rich Russillo: OUCH! A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST KNOCKS HER BACK INTO THE CORNER! Limmy follows that up with a forearm- BUT CAMERON BATTLES BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN! FOREARM BY LIMMY! FOREARM BY CAM!
James Peters: LIMMY CATCHES CAM GOOD WITH A STIFF ONE! BUT CAM RETORTS BACK WITH A FOREARM AGAIN! OOH! LIMMY WITH A HUGE FOREARM KNOCKS CAM BACK INTO THE CORNER, AND HE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST!
Rich Russillo: Limmy grabs hold of Cam, and directs her to the center of the ring for a SNAP SUPLEX! NO! CAM BLOCKS IT, HOOKING HER LEG ON THE INSIDE OF LIMMY’S, AND SHE STRIKES HIM IN THE RIB CAGE TO LOOSEN HIS GRIP! CAM LANDS A COUPLE MORE, BUT LIMMY GRITS THROUGH THE PAIN, AND HOISTS CAM UP ANYWAYS!
James Peters: CAM SCORES WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE DOME OF LIMMY, FORCING HIM TO LET HER DOWN AS HE DOUBLES OVER! CAMERON GRABS HOLD OF LIMMY’S WRIST WHILE HE’S STUNNED, AND IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE CORNER! LIMMY CHARGES IN- BUT CAMERON SENDS HIM UP AND OVER TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A BACK BODY DROP- NO!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY CAUGHT HIMSELF ON THE APRON, AND CAM HAS NO IDEA AS SHE STAGGERS OUT THE CORNER SLIGHTLY! CAM FINALLY GETS A CLUE, AND SPINS AROUND WITH A RIGHT HAND- BUT LIMMY CATCHES HER WITH A FOREARM BEFORE IT CAN CONNECT!
James Peters: CAM STAGGERS BACK SLIGHTLY, AND LIMMY GOES TO SPRINGBOARD OFF THE TOP ROPE- BUT CAM DROPKICKS THE TOP ROPE, AND LIMMY BELLY FLOPS ONTO THE CANVAS AS A RESULT! MONAGHAN WRITHES IN PAIN, FAVORING HIS RIBS AS HE HIT HARD!
Persephone: Hopefully, Cam can capitalize, and hit her finisher, right? Right??
Rich Russillo: Well, Persephone, it still might be a little too early for something like that.
Persephone: Fucking sigh.
James Peters: Cam sees that Limmy is hurting, and rushes into the attack! Pulling Monaghan back to his feet, and sending him out through the middle rope! CAMERON STARTS TO BUILD MOMENTUM, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, AND CRASHES INTO LIMMY LIKE A HUMAN TORPEDO WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE, AND CAMERON ROLLS HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING! LIMMY SLOWLY BEGINS STIRRING BACK TO HIS FEET AS CAMERON CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, AND PERCHES HERSELF UP THERE AS LIMMY SLOWLY TURNS AROUND… DIVING CROSSBODY!
James Peters: CAMERON HOOKS THE LEG DEEP FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
James Peters: ONLY A TWO COUNT AS LIMMY STILL MANAGES TO POWER OUT! BUT CAMERON KEEPS THE MOMENTUM GOING, NOT WASTING ANY TIME FOLLOWING THAT KICKOUT, AND PULLS LIMMY BACK UP, IRISH WHIPPING HIM INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK IN THE CORNER HITS LIMMY FLUSH, AND SPINS HIM AROUND AS A RESULT! LIMMY STAGGERS BACK OUT OF THE CORNER, AND INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX FROM AVA! CAMERON BRIDGES ON THE SUPLEX, KEEPING BOTH SHOULDERS DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRR-
James Peters: LIMMY KICKS OUT, BUT CAMERON CAME A BIT CLOSER THAT TIME TO PUTTING HER OPPONENT AWAY!
Rich Russillo: Now, Cameron Ella Ava continues to wear down Monaghan, lifting him back to his feet, and PLANTING him in the center of the ring with a BODY SLAM! Such strength that took from Ava, who sits Limmy up off the canvas, holding him by the hair, and PENALTY KICKS HIM IN THE SPINE! CAMERON DROPS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: Two count.
Persephone: Yes, because that’ll sure put him away! A kick to the back.
Rich Russillo: Persephone, I think you’re failing to see the bigger picture here.
Persephone: Forget the bigger picture! It’s the main event match, and I’m trying to go home. Wrap this up.
James Peters: Well, what Rich was alluding to is that each kickout exerts energy from a competitor. Limmy is exerting energy with each time he’s had to kickout of a pinfall attempt from Ava, who is wearing him down.
Rich Russillo: Cameron plans to keep it up, and pull Limmy back to his feet- BUT CAN ONLY GET HIM TO A KNEE BEFORE LIMMY STARTS TO FIGHT BACK WITH A SHOT TO THE ABDOMEN! MONAGHAN FIRES OFF WITH ANOTHER, AND RISES BACK TO HIS FEET AS CAMERON ELLA AVA IS STUNNED, ALBEIT MOMENTARILY!
James Peters: WELL, MOMENTARILY TURNS TO LONGER AS LIMMY MONAGHAN STARTS TO BLAST CAMERON ELLA AVA WITH MULTIPLE FOREARMS! AVA STAGGERS BACK, AND LIMMY SWINGS WILDLY- BUT CAMERON DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND MONAGHAN SPINS AROUND!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON TAKES ADVANTAGE, AND SPIKES LIMMY ONTO HIS HEAD WITH A POISONRANA! CAMERON SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRRR-
James Peters: LIMMY POWERS OUT! BEFORE THE COUNT OF THREE!
Rich Russillo: But it was perhaps off instinct more than anything. Look at Limmy’s eyes as he begins to stir. He looks out of it, trying to find out where he is at the moment.
James Peters: But Cameron isn’t giving him that chance to fully put the pieces together as she lifts him back to a vertical base. Candice tries to hoist Limmy up for a suplex, or even a brainbuster- BUT LIMMY HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO BLOCK IT, HOLDING HIS WEIGHT DOWN!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON TRIES AGAIN, DETERMINED TO GET MONAGHAN UP! BUT STILL, HE BLOCKS THE SUPLEX ATTEMPT, NOT ALLOWING IT TO HAPPEN! LIMMY TWIRLS OUT OF THE SUPLEX ATTEMPT, AND CATCHES CAMERON GOOD WITH A FOREARM!
James Peters: CAMERON STAGGERS AT FIRST, ON WOBBLY LEGS BEFORE SHAKING THE COBWEBS OUT OF HER HEAD, AND FIRING BACK WITH A FOREARM! LIMMY IS RATTLED AT FIRST, BUT DOES RETURN FIRE WITH MULTIPLE FOREARMS TO THE FACE OF AVA, WHO STUMBLES BACK AS A RESULT!
Rich Russillo: CAM! CAM REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, AND COMES BACK WITH A WONDER WOMAN PUNCH! STIFF FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE, AND LIMMY STUMBLES BACK HIMSELF! REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES AS WELL-
James Peters: DIABLE JAMBE! BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS, AND BOTH COMPETITORS GO DOWN!
Rich Russillo: Cameron’s jaw may have been knocked loose by that knee strike!
James Peters: Funny, because you can say the same about Limmy, and that Wonder Woman Punch by Cam he was on the receiving end of.
Persephone: I don’t get it. Why call it a punch when it’s clearly a forearm? 🙄
James Peters: I don’t know, why not ask herself?
Persephone: You think I care enough to go interview the bitch? If I could right now, I’d ask why the match isn’t over yet.
Rich Russillo: Well, Persephone, you might get your wish as the referee begins counting both competitors out, who have barely moved since that striking exchange in the center.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
James Peters: Now, Cameron Ella Ava and Limmy Monaghan are beginning to show signs of life as Limmy crawls over toward the ropes, using them for assistance to get back to his feet as Cameron rolls closer to the ropes as well.
Rich Russillo: Cameron rises to a knee, holding the middle rope for assistance before marching towards Limmy on the opposite side of the ring. CAM SWINGS FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT CATCHES HER FOR A SIDE SLAM BACKBREAKER! CAMERON GOT SLAMMED ACROSS LIMMY’S KNEE, AND HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
T-
James Peters: NOT ENOUGH AS CAMERON POPS THE SHOULDER UP!
Rich Russillo: Limmy keeps a level head, and stands Cameron back up. Limmy places her head between his legs, and STARTS TO HOOK BOTH ARMS UP FOR THE PEDIGREE! CAM IS THRASHING AROUND, REALIZING WHATS COMING AT THE SAME TIME ALL THESE FANS IN ATTENDANCE ARE!
James Peters: WILL LIMMY PUT AWAY THE EAW HALL OF FAMER?!
Persephone: YES! CMON! HIT IT!
James Peters: CAM! CAM BROKE FREE OF THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK, AND HOOKED BOTH LIMMY’S LEG, TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS FOR A SLINGSHOT CATAPULT! CAM JUST SENT LIMMY FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH A SLINGSHOT CATAPULT!
Rich Russillo: LASSO OF TRUTH BY CAMERON ELLA AVA! LIMMY COMES STAGGERING OUT OF THE CORNER AS CAMERON REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! MONAGHAN CAN BARELY STAND UPRIGHT, AND CAMERON CAPITALIZES WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! CAMERON HOLDS IT FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRR-
James Peters: LIMMY EXPLODES FROM OUT THE CORNER, STILL HAVING ENOUGH FIGHT LEFT IN HIM TO KICK OUT!
Rich Russillo: Cameron pounds the mat in frustration, which is beginning to show. But Cameron puts her game face on, and pulls Limmy back to his feet. Cam backs him into the corner, and irish whips him into the opposite corner!
James Peters: CAMERON RUSHES IN- BUT EATS A BACK ELBOW FOR HER TROUBLES! CAM STAGGERS BACK, AND LIMMY TURNS AROUND IN THE CORNER! TURNING HIS BACK TO THE OPPOSITION- WAIT! LIMMY SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A MOONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: BUT LANDS ON HIS FEET AS CAMERON DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND TRIES FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT LIMMY DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND CAMERON CHARGES FORWARD, REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES- POP UP! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!
James Peters: LIMMY STRUCK GOLD WITH THE POP-UP DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON CAMERON, WHICH HE CALLS THE EXCALIBUR! WELL, THAT MAY BE ENOUGH TO PUT HER AWAY AS HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: CLOSE! EXTREMELY CLOSE LIMMY WAS TO SCORING THE VICTORY!
James Peters: Limmy rises to a knee, perhaps wondering what it’ll take to put Cameron away. BUT IMMEDIATELY RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, ATTEMPTING TO KNOCK HALSEY NEEL OFF THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: HEY- WHAT THE HELL?! WHEN DID BRITISH INVASION FIND THEIR WAY OUT HERE?!
Rich Russillo: I don’t know, but Halsey Neel hopped up on the apron, and almost paid for it! Limmy yells for both her and Pandora Paisley to leave, but the duo are taunting Monaghan on the outside!
James Peters: Cameron powers back to her feet, and stands alongside her opponent, yelling for Pandora and Halsey to leave as well. But these two are in the middle of a match, and grueling one at that. I’m not sure they can take British Invasion in the state they’re in.
Rich Russillo: Speaking of British Invasion, there is someone missing, that someone being-
James Peters: DARYL KINKADE! DARYL KINKADE JUST CAME FROM BEHIND, AND CLOTHESLINED BOTH CAMERON AND LIMMY OVER THE TOP ROPE!
(DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: AND THERE’S THE BELL! REFEREE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO RULE THIS A NO CONTEST!
Persephone: For once, I’m actually glad to see these cunts.
(Daryl watches with a smirk as both Cameron and Limmy writhe in pain ringside.)
Rich Russillo: NOW, HALSEY NEEL AND PANDORA PAISLEY BOTH POUNCE LIKE HYENAS ON CAMERON ELLA AVA!
James Peters: HALSEY IS REIGNING DOWN WITH PUNCHES, AND PANDORA IS UNLEASHING A HELLFIRE OF STOMPS!
Rich Russillo: HALSEY DRAGS CAMERON BACK TO HER FEET, AND ROLLS HER BACK INSIDE THE RING WITH DARYL KINKADE!
(Halsey and Pandora hop on the apron, watching with devious smiles on their faces as Daryl lifts Cameron up to a knee, holding her by the chin, and yells at her off-mic.)
James Peters: DARYL PULLS CAMERON UP FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIE! CROSS LEGGED FISHERMAN BUSTER!
Rich Russillo: NO! DARYL TOSSES CAMERON ASIDE AS LIMMY JUST PULLED HALSEY NEEL OFF THE APRON!
James Peters: NEEL ATTEMPTS A RIGHT HAND, BUT LIMMY BLOCKS IT, AND SENDS HER STAGGERING WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! PANDORA DROPS OFF THE APRON, AND TRIES TO SEND MONAGHAN INTO THE STEEL STEPS- BUT LIMMY COUNTERS, SENDING HER IN THE STEPS BACK FIRST INSTEAD!
(With British Invasion wiped out momentarily, Limmy turns his attention to Daryl Kinkade in the ring, who stands his ground, telling Limmy to bring it.)
Rich Russillo: LIMMY SLIDES IN THE RING, AND DOUBLE LEGS DARYL DOWN TO THE CANVAS! LIMMY IS REIGNING DOWN WITH PUNCHES IN BUNCHES AS DARYL DOES HIS BEST TO COVER UP!
Persephone: What a backfire.
James Peters: YOU MIGHTA SPOKE TOO SOON, PERSEPHONE, AS HALSEY AND PANDORA ARE BACK! BOTH WOMEN PULL LIMMY OFF DARYL, AND BACK HIM INTO THE CORNER! NOW, HALSEY AND PANDORA START GOING TO WORK WITH DOUBLE STOMPS IN THE CORNER ON LIMMY!
Rich Russillo: DARYL GETS IN ON THE FUN, AND EACH MEMBER OF BRITISH INVASION ARE PUMMELING LIMMY IN THAT CORNER!
James Peters: CAMERON ELLA AVA RE-ENTERS THE FRAY! SPLASHING INTO ALL THREE! AND DRAGS DARYL TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, LIFTING HIM UP FOR THE NO BODY, NO CRIME! FIREMAN CARRY-
Rich Russillo: KICK TO THE GUT! KICK TO THE GUT FROM HALSEY NEEL DOUBLES CAMERON OVER, AND LEAVES VULNERABLE FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIE BY KINKADE!
James Peters: HALSEY AND PANDORA RETRIEVE LIMMY FROM OUT THE CORNER, AND FLOOR HIM WITH TOTAL ELIMINATION AS WELL!! CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, AND MONAGHAN IS OUT!
Rich Russillo: And just like that, British Invasion stand tall.
James Peters: The numbers were too much for either Limmy or Cameron to overcome.
Rich Russillo: Kinkade just sent a message, and a strong one at that.
Persephone: Luckily, that’s all the time we have for tonight, so… goodnight everybody!
(British Invasion drag Limmy and Cameron to the center, and stands over the duo as they writhe in pain. The crowd reigns down with boos on the smug trio as the camera slowly fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes.)
