Ominous and haunting music starts in the background, as a recap video starts to play.
We get a compilation of highlights from the closing moments of Riot as Aaron Harrison collides with Kordy and Aiken Frost over the Evolution Championship.
There is a foreboding vibe to the tunes drumming in the background as we see Harrison’s Blacklist partner, Lukas Montgomery, taking out all those trying to interfere on behalf of Kordy and Aiken. He stops Kordy’s associate, the Stranger with a lariat. He then sends the former Blacklist advisor, Spencer Klein, retreating from ringside, chasing him up the ramp to the backstage area. Unfortunately this removes Montgomery from ringside as well.
Harrison carried a crate to ringside with the intent of throwing Aiken, the man who stole Aaron’s fiancée, Mika Kozlov, inside and setting him on fire. He is about to follow up on that goal, dragging Aiken to ringside and preparing to toss him into the crate that has a gas can sitting beside it.
The Stranger has recovered at ringside, but is not coming to Aiken’s aid, instead he’s trying to get into the ring and help Kordy. Official Ficklebottom puts a stop to that, cutting the masked man off at the pass and warning him that Kordy will be disqualified should he persist
Harrison moves the gas can into position with his foot, sliding it to the side of the crate that he now thrown open, waiting for Aiken to be tossed inside. Aaron is throwing his nemesis into the box before having a chain wrapped fist thrown into Harrison’s jaw. The crowd unanimously expresses their despair at the sight of Kellen Jeffries emerging from inside the crate with a chain laced around his knuckles. The shocked tones of the commentators are overheard in the background.
Greyson: WHA-WHA-WHAAAT!?!
Sparkles: Kellen was in the box!?! Kellen was in the box!?!
Greyson: How did he get in there?
The chain has bashed Harrison’s forehead and scrambled his brains to the point that he has no idea he’s stumbling back into Aiken’s waiting arms. The Desecration connects, Aiken’s knee driven into the back of Harrison’s skull. The cobra clutch into the modified neck-breaker across the knee, coupled with the chain to the forehead, has left Harrison so incapacitated he has no idea that his body is rolling into the ring. He doesn’t even feel it as Kordy forces him down to his stomach and locks on the Hello Kordy.
Eventually Harrison faints due to the pain of the Hello Kordy and as a result the Evolution Champion retains her championship. But this will not the worse that Harrison suffers. He finds himself dragged out of the ring by Kellen, his long-time nemesis, who pulls him towards the crate and prepares to throw him inside. Harrison fights him of though and looks to be turning the tide before being bashed in the back of his head with a chain wrapped fist by Mika…Mika Kozlov.
Greyson: MIKA NO! MIKA NO!! What have you done!?!
Sparkles: MIKA YES! MIKA YES!! What took you so long!?!
The crowd is truly shocked and dismayed at the sight of Mika picking up the chain that Harrison kicked aside and planting it across the back of Aaron’s head. The chain laced knuckles knock Aaron forward and into Kellen’s open palms. He grabs the knot forming on the back of Harrison’s head and throws him into the crate. The lid is then slammed shut, trapping Aaron in what might be a wooden coffin. Well, if it is a funeral, it will be a Viking funeral. Kellen picks up the gasoline can and pours the contents inside over the crate.
Greyson: Oooooh please….ooooh PLEASE don’t do this Kellen!
Sparkles: Speed it up…burn him…BURN HIM!
Kellen slowly looks over his shoulder at Mika, wondering if she’s going to try and stop him. But instead she smiles and begins to chuckle while extending Kellen a lighter. The flame is gifted to Kellen.
Greyson: Remember Mika, at one time you loved Aaron, you were going to marry him for Christ sakes! Stop this…stop this before it’s too late.
The only thing Kozlov does in reaction to this scene is fall into Aiken’s arms, leaning into his chest as she and Aiken watch Kellen spark the flame on the lighter. He now holds it over the coffin and pauses as he listens to the cacophony of cries form the crowd. They beg him, almost dropping to their knees and praying that Jeffries doesn’t do it, but he grins in retaliation to their sniveling tones before dropping the lighter. All at once the crate trapping Harrison inside ignites into flames.
The music that has been playing throughout hits its crescendo, sending tingles down the spine of anyone still watching, as the burning crate starts to fade
The arena erupts at the sight of Taylor Chase-Cruze storming through the backstage area. She seems determined and focused, and her annoyance is obvious when backstage interviewer Mark Comeau rushes up to her.
Mark: Taylor, a quick word please?
Taylor: I’m busy Mark…
Mark: Please Taylor; I’m sure the IWC wants no needs to know what you think about the actions of your sister on the last RIOT?
Taylor: Answers Mark, I’m not here to answer questions about what Mika did to Aaron.
Mark: Oh, but…
Taylor: No Mark, I’m going to DO something about her actions, and I’m going to do it RIGHT NOW.
Taylor takes off, concern filling Mark’s face.
Hunter: Welcome to NewAge guys, no times for niceties I’m afraid. We’ve already seen Taylor on a mission, but we also have Lukas Montgomery in the ring, and he’s brought with him a friend
Mackie: Yeah, a can of gasoline.
Lukas holds a mic in one hand with the gas can burdening the other, and shouts up the rampway.
Lukas: Get out here Kellen, you and I are going to end this. It’s time for you to feel Harrison’s pain, to suffer as Harrison suffered. I want you to get reeeeal familiar with that sensation of smoldering flesh, the searing pain as your skin melts away from its bone. Get down here and face justice Jeffries, or have your balls still not dropped?
Hunter: He’s angry and rightfully so
Mackie: Eye for an eye Paul, Kellen only did what Aaron did to him a year ago
The arena erupts in boos as not Kellen Jeffries, but Mika Kozlov walks through the curtain, Lukas’ former Blacklist stable-mate walking down the ramp with a grin on her face, before grabbing a microphone and sliding into the ring. Even though Lukas glares at her she still giggles, not afraid in the slightest
Mika: Hee-hee, is Lukas a little angry with Kellen? It shouldn’t be Mr. Jeffries you are angry with, your fight is with me.
Lukas: Mika, I’ve been trying, so hard, to give you time to come to your senses, to give you time to break free of the spell the Sinistry has put you under, and I’ve done that not only for Aaron, but for you. But seeing what happened last week it’s made me realize something…
Mika: And what’s that?
Lukas: The Mika I knew…IS DEAD!!!
He suddenly hauls off and punches Mika across the jaw, knocking her back into the ropes. She falls against them and palms her lip while leaning forward, elbow hooked around the top rope. She begins to cackle with laughter as Montgomery picks up the gasoline can and approaches her only for Lukas to be attacked from behind by Silk, Red Rayne and Mogui. The three members of Mika’s new family New Eden, the group that abducted and twisted her mind against her former fiancée Harrison and former partner Lukas, pounce on Montgomery and drop him to the canvas. They hold Montgomery’s arms back and prop him on his knees as Mika takes the gas can and dumps it all over Lukas’ head.
Mika: Oh Lukas, poor, poor Lukas, time to continue burning away my past.
Hunter: No, Mika, don’t do it…
Mika: Hee-hee
She is about to set fire to Lukas, when Taylor comes barreling down the ramp and slides into the ring, New Eden wanting to take her out, but Mika holding them back.
Taylor: Mika, STOP THIS!!!
New Eden back away at Kozlov’s behest, Mika still smiling.
Taylor: You have to wake up Mika, before it’s too late.
Mika just continues to laugh, and backs up the ramp with her New Eden family. Lukas gets to his feet as Taylor exits the ring and grabs a chair before sliding back inside. She then sets it up and takes a seat upon the chair.
Taylor: You can laugh Mika, but I’m not going ANYWHERE until you come back to this ring listen to me. I’m not going to leave this ring until you’ve been set free.
<P>Tay gets herself comfortable, leans back in her chair and crosses her legs.
Hunter: Looks like Tay-Tay is taking residence
Kloe Masters is stood backstage, all three members of the Cartel and Mark Comeau stood with her
Mark: Surprised to see you here Kloe, you said…
Kloe: I don’t care what I said on social media Mark, much as it seems most of this roster don’t. I’m here, because until Orlando sells his share I am still in charge
Mark: Well, Taylor has just commandeered the ring, so what are you going to do about it?
Kloe: I suspended Katelyn Buehler for this, but…
At that point Kelcey Wallace steps in, cutting her off. As she puts tape on her wrists, readying herself for in ring action tonight, she speaks calmly to Kloe.
Kelcey: Whatever you are considering Kelcey, I suggest you reconsider.
Kloe: You don’t want me to do that Kelcey, because what I have planned for Taylor, is what’s right. In fact Kelcey, I hope Taylor is still in the ring when I head out there.
Kelcey: Taylor’s not going to like that.
Kloe: Oh, I think she will, because I plan on giving Taylor a shot at the World Championship against Ba’al…and that match will happen…TONIGHT!!!
Lukas tears through the backstage area, shouting as he walks and still holding the gasoline.
Lukas: I’ve had enough of this Mika…face me, and let me purge the demon from you with a holy fire.
He walks a little further, barging past some stagehands foolish enough to not get out of his way.
Lukas: I’m looking for you too Kellen…..Jeffffffrieeeees…it’s barbecue time.
We return to the ring Taylor Chase continues to occupy, parked in a chair, holding a microphone, and distressed eyes staring at the entry way.
Taylor: Mika, please…talk to me
Hunter: Taylor still pleading with her sister, but her sister isn’t listening
Taylor shakes her head as Kloe Masters appears at the top of the ramp, the Cartel following
Hunter: Kloe heading towards the ring, and with the Cartel in tow. You have to think she has a few words for Tay after the verbal assassination handed out on Twitter
Kloe holds a microphone in her hand, and turns to the Cartel.
Kloe: Guys, I got this, this is between me and Taylor.
Kloe surprisingly sends The Cartel to the back, before heading to and entering the ring.
Mackie: That’s quite brave, Taylor only needs an excuse, and she might just have one.
Taylor doesn’t even get to her feet, remaining parked in the chair, but brings the mic to her lips
Taylor: You’ve got some nerve Kloe I’ll give you that.
Kloe: Tay, I know you and I have gotten a little emotional over the past few weeks, and yes, I said a few things that I wish I could take back. But time is running out for you and I, the rumors have been confirmed and Orlando is selling up. I refuse to walk away from this company Tay until I have been given the opportunity to make amends for the wrongs I have committed against you.
Taylor: What are you babbling about Kloe?
Kloe: Taylor, I’m here to make things right by no longer forcing you to wait. I want you to have your world title match and I want you to have it right here..to…
The lights in the building cut out, leaving us in darkness
Hunter: What the hell?
Mackie: Shall I do the electricity bill gag again?
When the lights come back up, Kloe is in the ring lying on her stomach at the feet of an individual wearing a hooded sweat shirt and clutching a steel chair. Kloe holds the back of her neck and grimaces in pain, having suffered an assault from the very same person who laid her on Riot. Taylor goes after the individual who not only attacked Masters, but assaulted Taylor’s best friend, Kelcey Wallace several weeks ago, chasing them to the back. Meanwhile EMT’s slide into the ring to check on Kloe.
Hunter: Who the hell is that? Kloe Masters taken out again here on NewAge
Mackie: Whoever it is, I wouldn’t like to be them when we find out their identity.
Kellen Jeffries and Spencer Klein are in the offices of the Sinistry, talking to Aiken Frost, who sits in an antiquated throne listening to the duo.
Kellen: We did as you asked Aiken; we took care of your problems with Aaron Harrison. Now, I want certain assurances that we will be protected from Montgomery
Aiken: Don’t worry Sirs, I shall dispense with Mr. Montgomery. I shall have a member of the Sinistry step up and take on Lukas this evening.
Cameras then cut to the hallway outside the dressing room where Desmond Drake is biting his nails nervously. He is just about to step into the dressing room and converse with his business partners, the Sinistry, even though his relationship with the group was strained after forcing one of their members to defend the World Title against Mya on Riot. He builds enough courage to take a step towards the door when a hand slaps down on his shoulder, spinning him around to face Mya Denton, who is flanked by Lilith Evans and Ian Kilgore.
Mya: You know something Desmond, I couldn’t help but overhear what Aiken just said, and it gives me a most wonderful idea
Desmond: Really?
Mya: Yeah, have you brought your wrestling gear tonight?
A HUGE lump forms in Desmond’s throat.
Zak Norton, Alex Clayton and Nate Barlow of the Cartel loiter in the backstage area, looking quite peeved regarding recent events….namely what happened to their benefactor, Kloe Masters in the ring.
Zak: We shouldn’t have left her Nate, it was a bad idea
Alex: We did as we were told
Zak: Still, look what happened; now we will be to blame
“What were you three playing at leaving Kloe out there alone?”
Kelcey Wallace steps up to the Cartel looking more than frustrated by their actions.
Alex: We were following orders Kelcey
Zak: Not that it is an excuse
Kelcey: You better think yourself lucky I am in a position to end this.
She picks up a steel chair leaning against the wall.
Kelcey: I made a challenge to the SIN GM on Riot, and now I’m going to head to the ring and face Franklin Paradise. And when I beat him, his partner in crime is going to be forced to take their hood off.
Alex: You want us to come with you?
Kelcey: No, I’ve got this; I don’t need your help.
She heads towards the ring, leaving the Cartel behind, with Marcus Mayfield walking up to them, trailed by fellow referees Alex Ingelson and Patrick Fitzpatrick.
Marcus: I just thought you guys should know, Patrick and Alex here, they just informed me that Stuart Wright has been assigned to officiate the match between Paradise and Kelcey.
Zak: The Sinistry Goof?
Mayfield: Yep, that’s the one, and you know he will do everything in his power to screw Kelcey over.
Zak: Don’t you worry Marcus; the Cartel isn’t going to let that happen.
Marcus: You and I both.
Lukas Montgomery stands in the ring with the gasoline can, microphone in his other hand.
Lukas: Mika, Lukas…I’m done searching for you bastards, one of you get out here right now because someone is going to get turned into kindling.
“Porn Star Dancing” hits the PA system and Desmond Drake, the pint sized principle owner is dragged through the curtains by the strap of his singlet. Mya forces him onto the stage, Lilith and Ian stood behind him, refusing to let him dash to the back.
Mya: Remember Cupcake, Aiken promised Lukas a Sinistry opponent, so get in there Drake, or I’ll tell the authorities ALLLLL about how you drugged me. Don’t forget how much you owe me Desmond, now go.
Desmond is almost in tears as he makes his way down to the ring, and up the steps. As he enters the ring he holds up his hands, and reaches into his singlet, pulling out wads of cash.
Hunter: Seems like he is trying to pay Lukas off
Mackie: Take the money Lukas…you don’t want Drake.
Montgomery runs across the ring and takes Drakes head off with a big boot, the crowd going absolutely crazy as the referee Ficklebottom slides into the ring, and calls for the bell.
Hunter: Well, it looks like we are on Mackie…
Mackie: Poor, poor Desmond.
LUKAS MONTGOMERY VERSUS DESMOND DRAKE
In a totally one sided affair, Lukas Montgomery dominates Drake with kicks drilling him with a leg drop before throwing Desmond into the corner and firing off open palm strikes over and over again. Desmond takes every shot which seems to get more and more powerful with every shot. Desmond tries to escape on several occasions, but each time Lukas just drags him back into the ring and hits him harder and harder. He picks Drake up and drills the Principle Owner with a huge Fallaway slam in the center of the ring, as Mya, Lilith and Ian watch from the stage, laughing hysterically.
Hunter: This has been horrible to watch
Mackie: Not for the three people at the top of the stage, they love it.
Lukas picks Drake up and throws him up into the air, nailing him with the Quieter on the way down, the roaring elbow smashing Drake in the face. Montgomery looks down at Drake and shakes his head, before going for the pin.
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The crowd erupts as the trio at the top of the ramp head to the backstage area still laughing. In the ring however Lukas picks up the gas can and pops off the lid.
Mackie: He said he was going to burn someone…it looks like it may be Desmond.
Thankfully, out rushes Mordecai, the huge monster that has aided Drake in recent weeks, grabbing Desmond by the ankle and pulling him out of harm’s way, before throwing him over his shoulder and carrying him up the ramp
Hunter: I don’t like Desmond Drake, but thank God for Mordecai
Lukas has picked up a microphone, and is staring up the ramp
Lukas: You think that is going to pacify me, not a chance. I’m not done yet…Mika, Kellen, one way or another I’m…
Just then Kellen and Klein slide into the ring behind Montgomery, jumping him and dropping him to the canvas. They are about to take him out before Kelcey Wallace, steel chair in hand, comes rushing out to a HUGE reaction from the crowd. She slides in and sends Kellen and Klein darting from the squared circle. Kelcey picks up a microphone now, pointing at the new Blacklist.
Kelcey: I’m not here for the two of you, unless you want to come back and test my patience. No, I’m here for one reason only.
She sits down on the chair in the center of the ring.
Kelcey: And I’m not going ANYWHERE until Franklin Paradise answers my challenge, and gets into this ring. And if I win the person who attacked me, attacked Kraven and tonight took out Kloe has to pull back that hood and reveal who they are.
Kelcey makes herself comfortable, leaning back in the chair staring piercingly up the ramp and crossing her legs.
Franklin Paradise is shown backstage, standing next to SIN Head of Security, Hunter Locke. Franklin is talking to the person in the hooded sweat-suit who assaulted Kloe Masters tonight and on Riot!
Franklin: You know what to do, don’t let me down
He cracks his knuckles and then cranes his neck.
Franklin: Time to put the Albatross out of her misery.
He goes to walks off but stops, turning to Locke
Franklin: You know what to do as well right Hunter?
Hunter simply nods as we cut to commercial
Desmond Drake is carried through the backstage area by Mordecai, as Mark Comeau steps up to them both.
Mark: Desmond, did you hear Kloe almost make a world title match for tonight, is that match going to happen? Will she get her title match here on NewAge?
Drake is too beaten up to answer but Ba’al steps up to intervene, Rachel Foxx and Decay with him
Ba’al: Since Desmond is a little incapacitated at the moment, I will go to the ring and address this whole sordid situation. And of course we at the Sinistry hope Desmond gets better soon
He looks at Desmond’s broken body and smiles
Ba’al: We will see that our business associate is avenged, and Mya Denton is punished for her actions. And that punishment will come when I personally lead Rachel Frost to the ring to annihilate Denton for attempting to plunder my title, and force Drake into this match. Decay…fetch Rachel this instant
Kelcey is still sat in the center of the ring, holding the mic and staring up the ramp way.
Hunter: Kelcey has been here throughout the break, waiting for Franklin to appear. If she wins, we get to find out who this mystery assailant is once and for all.
Finally ‘King Zero’ plays through the PA system and Franklin Paradise makes his way to the ring dressed to compete with Hunter Locke following behind him. Referee Wright, Sinistry stooge, slides in and chimes the bell to start the match.
KELCEY WALLACE VERSUS FRANKLIN PARADISE
Frankie keeps running away from Kelcey every time she gets near him. Paradise refuses to actually start the match until eventually Kelcey manages to dive through the ropes and take Paradise down on the outside of the ring. She then proceeds to beat him down for several minutes, slamming him into things all around the squared circle, such as the apron, the barricade and the steel steps. Finally Paradise is thrown into the ring and Kelcey is about to get inside only to spot Hunter Locke rushing at her from ringside. Kelcey leaps at him from the apron and gets caught on Locke’s shoulders, Hunter swinging her down into a power bomb across the outside mats. He then throws Kelcey into the ring where Franklin goes for a pin only to earn a two count. Paradise then grabs the referee by the shirt and points to the crowd yelling, “WHAT’S THAT?” Wright looks towards the crowd and squints, intentionally taking his eyes off of the action and allowing Hunter to slide into the ring and join Paradise in stomping away at Kelcey’s body.
Hunter: This was a mugging, pure and simple
Mackie: Kelcey wanted this, and now she is getting it
The crowd aren’t the only ones who have seen enough of this mugging. Head Referee Marcus Mayfield comes out from the back, and the Cartel tears past him, hitting the ring hard, Zak going straight after Hunter battling him out of the ring and up the ramp while Nate and Alex grab Wright and force the SIN Head referee to the backstage area. Mayfield then takes over officiating the match, and Paradise tries to pick up where he left off on Wallace, dragging her up only to get a few right hands across the jaw and the cheek for his troubles, Kelcey firing back. She ultimately gets him into position to finish Paradise off, as Franklin kneels on the canvas in front of her, begging off. She closes in upon him before that individual in the hooded sweat-suit comes sliding into the ring with the chair. They go to swing the steel and it cracks over Kelcey’s back, dropping her to the canvas. The individual then bolts from the ring and Paradise makes the cover with Mayfield taking his eyes off the brawl between Zak and Locke spilling into the back then the referee averts his focus back towards the ring where the pin is being made. Mayfield makes the count to heckling from the crowd.
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No, somehow Kelcey kicks out, Paradise getting into her face
Franklin: You’re weak; inferior…you are nothing but an albatross Kelcey
He then sets up for a superkick only to have Wallace catch his leg, spit at Paradise and then drag him, fittingly, into Another Day in Paradise, her version of the yakuza kick putting Paradise down with Kelcey making the cover.
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The building explodes as Wallace finally defeats Franklin and silences her most vocal critic.
But Wallace isn’t through there. Kelcey then stands up and points at the figure standing at ringside wearing the hooded sweater. Wallace goes right after them, chasing them into the crowd and determined to make them honor the stipulations of this match by tearing the hood away from their face to reveal their identity.
Hunter: Wallace defeats Paradise, a big personal victory for her I’m sure, but it doesn’t look like Paradise’s associate in the hood is willing to honor the stipulation put on this match.
Mackie: They were supposed to reveal their identity, but instead they’re running away from Wallace.
Hunter: I hope that Kelcey catches up to them and…..well look at this!
Mackie: Now what?
Zak Norton and Sinistry Head of Security Hunter Locke come brawling down the ramp with Zak’s Cartel associates Alex Clayton and Nate Barlow following behind.
Mackie: The war between the Sinistry and the Cartel continuing, with Hunter and Zak battling towards the ring.
Norton and Hunter then roll into the ring and continue to fight to a piercing ovation from the crowd while Alex and Nate watch from ringside. Marcus Mayfield, who had been remained in the ring after officiating the Wallace versus Paradise match, turns and calls for the bell, getting the impromptu contest underway.
HUNTER LOCKE VERSUS ZAK NORTON
This was a battle of wills, speed being matched with strength. In the beginning it was Locke and his Greco Roman style that kept Zak grounded, on several occasions arm locks and arm bars almost picking up the victory via submission. Zak was having a lot of trouble getting any offence going, and had to rely on his resiliency to stay in the match escaping from several submission attempts and at one point seemingly unconscious. However, Zak slowly managed to get him some offense, and took to the ring posts, hitting Locke with everything he had including a 450 splash which had the fans on their feet. When that only got him a two count, a Super Kick almost separated Locke’s head from his shoulders, but still Zak couldn’t put the much bigger man away
Hunter: What a match this has been, two differing styles, giving us a treat. Oh no…not these two.
Jessica Wilde and the Executioner hit the ring and go straight after Alex and Nate at ringside, blindsiding Zak’s Cartel partners. The Sinistry and the Cartel brawl at ringside with Zak spotting his associates suffering as a result of this assault. This prompts Norton to barrel across the ring and dive through the ropes into a suicide headbutt that connects with Executioner. Marcus is forced to throw the match out as a result of this ringside brawl that Locke now participates in. He rolls out of the ring and joins the fight, aiding his Sinistry colleagues in battling the Cartel.
Mackie: This is carnage; these two groups want to kill each other
Kellen Jeffries and Spencer Klein are making their way through the backstage area with gym bags thrown over their shoulders and smiles on their faces.
Spencer: Enjoy this Kellen, enjoy this moment. You’ve earned it.
Kellen: Yes, it’s nice to know I can enjoy the rest of the night without a care in the world.
Spencer: Let’s just get to the car and put this whole night behind us.
They are just about to leave the arena when Jaina Frost steps in front of them.
Jaina: And where are the two of you headed?
Kellen: Now that Montgomery has been dealt with, we are leaving.
Jaina: No, I have to correct you. You are still scheduled to compete tonight, Kellen, and besides the New Blacklist owes the Sinistry a favor for protecting the two of you from Montgomery. Who we’ve had taken from the building.
Spencer: What are you talking about?
Jaina: It’s quite simple, we got rid of your problem…now the New Blacklist is going to take care of my brother’s problem, by taking out Ethan Von Aaron.
Kellen: That guy who’s been fucking around with Aiken’s wife?
Jaina: Well the two of you are going to make sure Ethan can never FUCK again.
That mysterious individual in the hoodie rushes through the parking lot with Kelcey Wallace in hot pursuit, determined to de-hood them. The enigmatic figure who has been such a nuisance to Wallace leaps into a car however, which goes speeding away with Wallace stopping and watching on with an angered grimace on her face.
Kelcey: Damn it…
“Blue” by Birthday Massacre plays over the PA system, and Ba’al and Rachel Foxx walk through the curtain, Decay dragging Rachel Frost behind his masters with a chain.
Hunter: The Sinistry are intent on punishing Mya Denton, for forcing Ba’al to fight in a world title match and then what transpired tonight
Mackie: And one thing you don’t want is the Sinistry on your case.
“Broken Pieces” by Apocalyptica hits the speakers and Mya Denton then makes her entrance, Lilith Evans and Ian Kilgore accompanying her.
Hunter: Mya has really stuck it to the Sinistry of late, blackmailing Drake to get what she wants. You have to say, it’s a risky strategy.
Mackie: Well there is the bell, I guess we are about to find out.
MYA DENTON VERSUS RACHEL FROST
Frost is released from her collar and she goes right after Mya, the two fighting it out amongst one another in a fast paced, high impact match. Kilgore and Evans keep Ba’al, Foxx and Decay from interfering and watch as the match proceeds. Mya keeps trying to match Rachel blow for blow but keeps getting overpowered and what offense Denton does connect with fails to keep Frost down for long. Eventually Mya starts to get in some sustain shots rocking Rachel back on her heels, an Enziguri picking up a two count, but as Mya looks to capitalize, Rachel drops her with a vicious Loredo Lasso, followed by an even more vicious Dead in Tombstone.
The leaping tombstone piledriver connects, inflicting even damage on Denton’s head to set her up for the pin.
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The hailstorm of boos reaches a crescendo as the NHB Champion defeats Denton.
Hunter: Mya with a hell of an effort tonight.
Mackie: But Rachel Frost is unstoppable. She’s a damned monster!
Mya is dragged from the ring by Lilith and Ian, who take Mya under the arms and lead her up the ramp and to the backstage area. Meanwhile Ba’al enters the ring, microphone in his hand and cynicism dripping from every word. Decay grabs the very chain that has been employed to force Rachel Frost into compliance and reattaches it to the NHB Champion’s throat, dragging her to the back.
Ba’al: Mya, I do hope you learned to no longer trifle in Sinistry affairs. But now we move to other pressing matters, apparently, it was rumored that Kloe Masters was on the cusp of pushing forward the time table for the scheduled World Title match between Taylor Chase and I, but due to the unfortunate injury that befell Masters, nothing was set in stone.
He is almost laughing as he says the words.
Ba’al: However, as it is, I would like to suggest an alternative to the main event this evening, involving Mrs. Chase-Cruze.
Awake and Alive blasts through the PA, all eyes averting to the stage where Shaun Cruze is stood.
Hunter: Business picking up Mackie
He makes his way down the ramp talking as he does.
Shaun: You know something fella, I thought you would have learned your lesson at Upping the Ante. However, it seems not, and having listened to you talk for long enough, and after watching you take out Kloe again, I’m through listening.
He rushes down the ramp, slides in and goes right after Ba’al, the two going back and forth with an exchange of rights and lefts, the two picking up where they left off in their Weapon’s Match at Upping the Ante. Eventually Foxx, who had loitered in the background for long enough, charges at Shaun from behind and delivers a shoulder block to the back of Cruze’s knee, clipping it. Ba’al and Rachel begin to work over Shaun before out rushes Taylor Chase, who slides into the ring and goes right after Ba’al, nailing him with rights and lefts across the face before then setting up for the TKO, but the Prince of Sin drops to the canvas and rolls from the ring, avoiding taking the shot. He and Foxx step around the ring and regroup at the bottom of the ramp, where Ba’al lifts a microphone to his smiling lips.
Ba’al: You both yearn to get your hands on me don’t you? But only one of you will get your opportunity to challenge me for the world championship. So, seeing as Desmond and Kloe are incapable of making decisions, I shall shoulder that burden. Tonight in the main event, it will be Taylor Chase versus Shaun Cruze; the winner will challenge me at the End of Year Special. And that contest will be a WEAPON’S MATCH.
He laughs, as Shaun and Taylor glare at each other, the both of them shaking their heads.
Mackie: Genius…you have to give Ba’al props.
Hunter: What does this mean Mackie…will Taylor and Shaun really fight each other?
We cut to backstage where raised voices can be heard crying out in anger. The cameraman catches up and we see Ethan Von Aaron lying on the floor with Kellen Jeffries and Spencer Klein putting the boots to him repeatedly. Spencer eventually opens Ethan’s legs and spreads them so that Kellen can deliver a stomp right to Von Aaron’s testicles. Finally Prii Foote and Tina Valentine, the two newest initiates of Ethan’s GOOD Movement come rushing into the scene, chasing off the New Blacklist, who back away from Ethan, who sits up holding his balls.
Ethan: What the hell was that all about…my fucking soldiers…AGAIN
Prii and Tina stoop down and check on their once again damaged agent.
Prii Foote and Tina Valentine are stood backstage, obviously upset after what has just happened to Ethan, their agent, before the commercial break. Axl Evermore stands between them, microphone in the hand of the interviewer.
Axl: You demanded this time Tina, can I ask why?
Tina: Are you fucking serious…is it not fucking obvious?
Axl: Well, no.
Tina: We earned this spotlight…but it’s not that.
Prii: Before the break, Ethan was mugged by a couple of Sinistry stooges…thankfully for Kellen and Spencer, we know that they are not responsible for their actions right now
Tina: We know someone put a hit on Ethan, and as the newest members of the GOOD Movement, we are going to do something about it.
They march away leaving Axl alone for a moment, before he is joined by Karen McBride, William Mason and JaMarcus Avery. Karen is sporting bandaging around her ribs, and puts a hand on Axl’s shoulder.
Axl: Oh hi Karen…
Karen: No time for pleasantries, Axl, we’ve got business. Ba’al isn’t the only one booking matches here tonight. I’m still here, and as Principle Owner of this company, I am in a position to stop that ridiculous main event between Taylor Chase and Shaun Cruze from happening. I’m putting my foot down, and I will be canceling that match, and I will tell that to the Sinistry, right to their faces. However, right now, I’m going to the ring and I’m going to have a little chat with the End Effect…and ensure the safe return of Cassidy Cage.
She walks off but Avery and Mason linger behind
Ax: Do you want something?
Mason: Just that I have a very special surprise for Rain and Kellen Jeffries, who as I understand it, are about to compete in the ring.
He turns to JaMarcus and laughs.
Mason: It’s time to give both men a receipt for their actions on Riot. NO ONE attacks us, and NO ONE costs my employees a match.
William slaps Avery on the chest to get his bodyguard fired up, reminding me how Rain’s End Effect assaulted them, and how Kellen Jeffries and Spencer Klein cost JaMarcus a potential win on Riot.
Hunter: It seems payback is the order of the night Mackie
Mackie: When is it anything else?
“Cocky” blares through the speakers and the camera cuts to Spencer and Kellen who are both rubbing their knuckles after the Von Aaron ambush as they make their way down the ramp and into the ring.
Hunter: I don’t know what they were thinking attacking Ethan
Mackie: They had no choice
Hunter: I’m sure they enjoyed it none the less, both of these men belong in a strait-jacket after what they did to Ethan Von Aaron moments ago, and after what Kellen did to Aaron Harrison on Riot.
Once the NEW Blacklist enters the ring, “Kick in the Teeth” hits over the PA system, Rain making his way down to the ring.
Hunter: The End Effect has certainly been taking care of business, exampled by Veronica Rodriquez abducting Cassidy Cage several weeks ago.
As Rain enters the ring and prepares to face Kellen Jeffries in singles action, American Dreamgirl hits over the speaker system, Karen McBride appearing at the top of the ramp. She, JaMarcus and William walk halfway down, before Karen stops.
Hunter: Seems Karen has something to say.
Karen: I want to make it clear; I’m not here because of the multiple attacks by End Effect in recent weeks.
She taps the bandaging around her ribs.
Karen: I’m not thinking about myself, I’m thinking about the well-being of the entire roster. That’s why I am ordering the safe return of Cassidy Cage…right now.
Suddenly the Cartel-tron lights up and we see the image of Veronica Rodriguez lurking in the parking lot.
Vero: I thought you might employ a power play today, that you would try to use your corrupt influence to halt Cage’s progression. But nothing is going to stop Cage from being reawakened, nothing. In fact, why don’t you hear that from the horse’s mouth?
The camera pulls back to show Cassidy knelt beside her, head lowered and hair hanging in front of her face.
Cassidy: Stop looking for me.
A van slowly pulls into the background, one driven by Ambrosia, the very individual who sped away with Cassidy in captivity several weeks ago.
Veronica: It’s almost time to let the monster out of her chains Karen…
The Cartel-Tron cuts out, and Karen rushes back through the curtains. Avery goes to follow her but William stops him, keeping him on the stage
Hunter: This place just gets stranger and stranger
KELLEN JEFFRIES VERSUS RAIN
Finally referee Ficklebottom slides into the ring and starts the match between Jeffries and Rain. Both athletes are going at in the ring while William Mason and JaMarcus Avery are surrounding the squared circle, keeping eyes on their enemies. The match goes back and forth for several minutes, proving to be a very hard hitting and almost hardcore affair. At one point Rain exposes the turnbuckle bolt and employs it as a weapon on Kellen’s face, and at another juncture, Jeffries employs a steel chair while Spencer Klein is distracting the official. William Mason, bearer of the Pure Championship belt situated over his shoulder, continues to watch on looking unimpressed every time he sees weapon’s utilized and the highly smash mouth nature of this encounter. Eventually both men Jeffries and Rain take one another out when they climb up onto the turnbuckle and jockey for positioning only to lose their footing and come crashing down into the steel steps at ringside. They both bounce off the steel and are rendered unconscious while William is climbing up onto the apron, microphone in one hand, Pure Title hanging from the other.
William: This has gone on too long…I’m tired of seeing you lesser athletes engage in such acts of mindless barbarism. It’s time for both of you to elevate your game because just like Lukas Montgomery at Riot, I’m giving the two of you a shot to prove you’re more than just hardcore wrestlers. I’ll give you an opportunity at this Pure Championship….right now. I say we make this a triple threat match for the Pure Title.
Hunter: Oh come on…give someone a shot when they haven’t already about killed themselves
Mackie: Classic William Mason
PURE CHAMPIONSHIP
JEFFRIES VERSUS RAIN VERSUS MASON ©
JaMarcus grabs referee Ficklebottom by the jersey and forces him to restart the match under triple threat Pure wrestling rules, in spite of the fact that Jeffries and Rain are barely conscious at ringside, a fact that Mason no doubt wishes to take advantage of. B=But the second that Ficklebottom is about to comply with Mason’s wishes, out rushes Tina Valentine and Prii Foote. The two rush around the ringside are and begin to lay into a kneeling Jeffries with punches. Meanwhile Rain is sliding into the ring with Mason and Avery leaping at him and putting the boots to his body. Mason then glares at the GOOD Movement members assaulting Kellen at ringside as they attempt to get revenge on the man who attacked their agent backstage. Spencer is already fetching a weapon from beneath the ring to aid Kellen.
William: What is your problem; you are ruining this for me
Prii and Tina glance at each other before looking up to the Pure Champion shouting at them from the ring.
William: Your ruining my Pure Title match you no good hussies!
<P>That was the final insult, Tina and Prii sliding into the ring, Mason sliding out the other side. The GOOD Movement members go to follow only to be cut off by JaMarcus, turning himself into a make shift wall.
Hunter: JaMarcus doing his job and protecting Mason
Mackie: And look at the pure size of the man
Tina and Prii have a tense stare down with Avery who remains cool. Foote picks up a microphone, and looks over Avery’s shoulder and at William, who is leaving with the Pure Title over his shoulder.
Prii: You can’t run forever William, because you still owe me a title shot, and that Pure Title over your shoulder is the belt I’m coming after.
Karen McBride is making her way into the parking lot, the very spot where Cassidy was BRIEFLY shown a few moments earlier.
Karen: CASSIDY, where are you?
Her eyes narrow on Ambrosia’s van parked a few feet away, Veronica’s head poking out the side door.
Veronica: Your efforts are wasted Karen, Cage doesn’t want your help, leave it be. She wants to find strength in her demons
The door to the van is then closed and it goes taking off into the distance. McBride watches the van speed away before turning and spotting William Mayne stepping out of his car, still wearing a big neck brace after the last match McBride forced him to compete in. William doesn’t even notice the inbound Principle Owner, currently gabbing into his cellphone.
Mayne: Yep, everything is taken care of Master…I signed the check and sent it to the advisors, they’ll be none the wise….
Karen rushes at William and throws him out of the way before hopping behind the wheel of the car and speeding off, in high speed pursuit of Ambrosia’s van.
Taylor is pacing her dressing room back and forth, when Shaun Cruze steps in. Taylor turns, and immediately jabs a finger into his chest
Taylor: What the hell are you playing at Shaun? As if it wasn’t bad enough you stole my match at the PPV, you’re now threatening to take my title shot?
Shaun holds up his hands
Shaun: Relax Tay, I have no intention of challenging Ba’al for the title, that right belongs to you. You’ve worked damn hard for it, and been through so many hoops…I’m not going to swoop in and take it.
Taylor: That’s a shocker, but we all know what you are like, and how prone you are to being rash.
Shaun: Not tonight Tay, if they force me into that ring, I’ll lay down and give you the victory. I know I possibly don’t deserve it, but trust me
Shaun walks away, and for the first time Taylor grins. That grin doesn’t last however as she spins around to face Silas Mason, causing her to grimace.
Silas: Don’t worry, I’m not here to stir a hornets nest. I’m just here to tell you to join me in the ring
Taylor: And why would I do that?
Silas: I’ve gotta special celebration arranged to properly sell the addition of Marie Jones ta’ Silas World, and I would like ya to be there fer this auspicious occasion Baby Doll.
Taylor: I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I have other things to worry about, namely a number one contendership match against Shaun. So no, I won’t be there, and I won’t be bringing balloons. I’ll be going to the ring for one reason only, to make sure I retain my title shot…TRUE STORY
She steps around Silas and goes to walk away, Silas grabbing her wrist.
Silas: When ya gonna learn to stop disobeyin’ me? When ya gonna wise up?
Taylor pulls her wrist from Silas’s hand
Taylor: Don’t you ever touch me again Silas
Taylor walks away as Silas grins maniacally. He then walks in the opposite direction, just as Scott Cannon steps out of a room a few feet away, shaking his head to all that he has heard whilst busy plotting away
Prii and Tina are stood in the ring, microphones in hands, having gone nowhere after their dealings with the Pure Champion and his bodyguard.
Hunter: What is it with people taking residence today?
Mackie: End of Year Special getting closer Paul, everyone wants to make any impact
Tina: We lashed out at one person tonight, after we saw Ethan brutalized at the hands of Kellen Jeffries and Spencer Klein
Prii: However, we realize that they are just puppets on the end of a string. The ultimate puppet master behind all of this is the person we are calling to the ring right now. So Kordy, get out here…right now
The crowd boos as Kordy and the Stranger come to the stage, making their way down the ramp and into the ring with the Evolution Title sitting on Kordy’s shoulder.
Kordy: What is this all about? Kordy was just giving her title Cletus a sponge bath before you interrupted.
Prii: That’s funny, because every time you are around I feel the need to shower.
Crowd: OOOOOOO
Hunter: Ouch
Tina: You are nothing but a deceptive bitch Kordy, and you don’t deserve all the GOOD time that Ethan and Alana have invested in you.
Kordy: You are both mean poopie heads to Kordy, Kordy doesn’t deserve this
Prii and Tina surround Kordy, the Stranger gallantly stepping forwards to protect her.
“No, this isn’t GOOD, this isn’t GOOD at all”
We then hear the familiar voice of Alana Starr shouting to Prii and Tina to stop this. Starr makes her way from the backstage area followed by a limping Von Aaron, who is holding ice to his testicles. The two enter the ring and Alana backs Prii and Tina away from Kordy before any violence can erupt.
Alana: You two need to calm down, you need to relax and allow me to get to the source of these issues.
Ethan: That’s right; we’ll take Kordy aside and…
Alana: No, you ETHAN, are the one who needs to be talked to.
Ethan looks confused as Kordy walks away with the Stranger smiling.
Alana: Prii, I’ll fix everything, you just focus on facing that fudge biscuit, pardon my vile language, Jessica Lasiewicz.
Alana then turns back towards Ethan, who is BEGGING for an explanation, wondering why HE is the one who needs to be lectured.
Jessica is kneeling in a dressing room, surrounded by a ring of candles, whilst holding one up in her palms.
Jessica: No, it wasn’t supposed to be that way. I wasn’t supposed to be betrayed by Prii…they set me up, she and Tina tricked me on Riot, but I will the ultimate treat…in spite of my efforts the plague continues to spread
She looks down at the candle, staring at the dancing flame
Jessica: It’s time to quarantine the disease, before it infects any others.
She blows out the candle, as we cut to commercial. The commentators can be overheard in the background.
Hunter: Jessica Lasiewicz versus Prii Foote, it happens NEXT.
William Mason stomps around the backstage area, flailing about his Pure Championship, obviously frustrated by things that have happened. Avery stands behind him, trying to calm him down.
Avery: Come on William, it’s OK
William: OK, what is OK about feeling sick to the bowels of my stomach by the way my Pure title match was ruined by Foote. In fact, I’m not letting this go, I’m going to do something about it.
Melanie McBride steps up to them and puts a hand on Avery’s bicep
Melanie: Hey fellas. Sorry to interrupt, but do either of you know where Karen went?
William: Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn
Melanie recoils in shock
William: Sorry, I didn’t mean that…it didn’t come out right
Melanie: I hope not.
Avery: Relax, my boss is just a little worked up, but don’t worry, we’ll get our retribution on Foote, and Karen will be just fine.
Avery leads Melanie away, Mason stood there with a perturbed expression on his face, hearing the voices of Adam Chase and Vanilla Skyy coming towards him
Skyy: Everything cool William?
William: No, I’m aggravated, frustrated…irate even about what happened in the ring. And the moment JaMarcus gets the car, I’m gone.
Skyy: That’s a shame, because with Danny not being here, I was hoping you would be there to see the contract signing between me and Samantha Hodgson
William: I’m sure it will be entertaining seeing an agent sign over her life to the hands of a wrestler.
Skyy: Samantha is in over her head, and I’m going to kick that head off with the White Out the moment I get the chance.
They walk away, William still frowning.
“HSSSSSSSS”
William spins around to face Red Rayne standing just a few feet away.
Rayne: The two of us need to talk…about your brother Victor.
William swallows heavily.
Cameras segue back to “Queen of the Ring Champion” Tina Valentine and Prii Foote pacing the ring, preparing for action.
Hunter: William not having the best of nights it seems
Mackie: He’ll turn it around, he always does.
Hunter: Well, it’s time for our next match, and Prii Foote is already in the ring…about to face the woman she set up on RIOT.
PRII FOOTE VERSUS JESSICA LASIEWICZ
Jessica makes her entrance to the tracks of Zoe Girl, bolting down the ramp and sliding right into the ring just as Tina and Prii leap on top of her, driving forearms over her back. The match never gets under way due to this sustained beat down on Lasiewicz. Official Fitzpatrick, who was attempting to call the match, steps in and tries to stop this beat down before being pushed on his ass by Foote, who then goes back to putting the boots into Lasiewicz’s body. Just then out rushes Amanda Blayze, co-number one contender to Tina’s Queen of the Ring Title, to a loud reception, sliding into the ring and going after both Foote and Tina. Eventually Foote is swatted back by a Blayze roundhouse kick upside her skull, then Amanda goes after Tina, tackling her down to the canvas and taking them both under the ropes to the outside of the ring. Prii then comes rushing across the squared circle and leaps over the top cable, hitting Blayze with a splash that knocks them both to the mats. Prii and Blayze work their way up to their feet brawling while Tina and Lasiewicz exchange shots between one another, referee Ingelson running out to separate them only to be taken out as a result via a Tina boot to the jaw. The brawl continues to go on around the ring even as security comes rushing out, trying their best to pull all of these combatants apart.
Hunter: And the chaos just continues, where is management, why isn’t this being stopped?
Mackie: Be careful Hunter that was almost controversial.
Tina continues to fend off the co-number one contenders for her Queen of the Ring Championship, Blayze and Lasiewicz.
‘X-Class Champion’ Alana Starr traverses the backstage area, with Ethan Von Aaron limping gingerly behind her
Ethan: What’s going on Alana, why did you go out there and say I was behind all the problems in the GOOD Movement?
Alana: Because you are Ethan, it’s the truth, you are the problem. This bull sugar with you and Rachel Frost, it threatens to corrupt the GOOD Movement, and I can’t have that.
Ethan: I’m sorry, I can’t apologize enough for what happened between you and Rachel on RIOT. But I can fix this; I can set this straight…just trust me.
Alana: Just hold off…
But Ethan is already walking away, Alana throwing her hands up in the air.
Aiken: You poor lovely creature.
Aiken Frost then steps in behind Alana, who instinctively raises her fist.
Aiken: It distresses me to see such a lovely creature suffer such stress and strain at the hands of the man you are supposed to trust more than anyone.
Alana: What, this stuff with Ethan and I? We might be having issues, but none of them are your concern.
Aiken: Actually yes, yes they are, because I feel partially responsible due to my inability to control my wife. Rachel’s actions on RIOT were unacceptable.
Alana: Yeeeeah, what was that all about?
Aiken: Rachel is of the belief that there are certain unrequited feelings between you and Mr Von Aaron, and that you are far too flirtatious in your interactions with him.
Alana looks at Aiken in disbelief
Aiken: She also believes that you are a BAD influence, and a malevolent spirit that she must destroy. However, I can fix all these problems, and you truly need not worry about a thing.
Alana: What do you mean by that?
But Frost is already walking away, Starr putting her hands on the top of her head, frustrated.
Blaire McBride is sitting behind her sister Karen’s desk, swaying from side to side with a grin on her face. That grin quickly disappears when her other sister, Melanie, enters the room
Melanie: What are you doing Blaire?
Blaire: Just keeping Karen’s chair warm
Melanie: Karen won’t like this, get…
A knock is heard at the door, and Infinity and Flash Silver step inside.
Blaire: Well hello, what can I do for you guys?
Infinity: I want permission to change the match between Flash and Tina Valentine
Blaire: Err, I don’t really have the power to change matches
Infinity: You’re a MCBRIDE aren’t you? Doesn’t being a member of your sister’s corporation give you the power?
Blaire: You do have a point…and I admire your moxie…tell you what, you feel free to make whatever changes you wish, I’ll authorize it.
Flash and Infinity leave, Melanie turning to Blaire
Melanie: You need to stop making decision Blaire…Karen isn’t going to…
At that point Silas Mason appears in the door way, his hat removed and over his chest trying to look respectful
Blaire: Ah, Mr Mason, what can I do for you?
Silas: I heard that Karen cancelled the main event, pittin my Baby Doll gainst Shaun. That wasn’t a smart decision. Just think of the ratings, Shaun and Baby Doll going at it. It wud be one of those five star matches the people love, and if ya made it appen, yer popularity would go through the roof.
Blaire: You know something Silas, your right…I’ll book it, on behalf of Karen of course.
Silas: Thank you my dear…I see a big future fer ya.
He then vacates the dressing room with a huge Cheshire grin on his face.
Melanie: Blaire please, you have to stop
Blaire: I’m only doing what Karen would do, stop fretting already, it’ll give you wrinkles.
The door opens again, and this time Scott Cannon walks in.
Scott: Do you have a moment Blaire?
Blaire: My, I am popular, what can I do for you Scott?
Scott: If Shaun and Taylor are going to be forced to face each other, then I want to make sure there is no outside interference from the Sinistry, amongst others….
Scott says while glancing over his shoulder at the door Silas just exited.
Scott: So Blaire, I want you to make me the Special Guest Referee.
Prii and Tina remain in the ring, fired up and furious over what happened between themselves, Jessica and Amanda.
Tina: Jessica, Amanda…this isn’t over…now get the fuck out here
Flash by Queen hits the PA system, and Infinity and Flash walk through the curtains, not the two people that either Foote or Valentine wanted to see.
Infinity: I will not apologize for interrupting either Mrs. Valentine or Mrs. Foote, seeing as you two have collectively cost Flash Silver victories over the past few weeks. But tonight, my client’s NEW WINNING STREAK will begin, and will not wait for anyone. Although Flash owes you retribution for costing him his debut match, Tina Valentine will NOT be the one that Silver defeats here this evening. I know that Flash and Tina are scheduled to face off, but that match is not happening. Instead I have employed my contacts to find you a replacement opponent, Tina, so that Flash can challenge his REAL target this evening.
Tina: What the fuck are you on about woman? Who is my opponent?
Leviticus steps out from behind the curtain, Mr Ridiculous stood behind them, sock puppet over his hand and Stumpy the midget following behind.
Infinity: Tonight Miss Valentine, your opponent…no….I’m sorry….your opponentS will be Leviticus and Stumpy
Hunter: I should have guessed…
Mackie: Yay…Stumpy.
Hunter: Hasn’t there been enough midget abuse for one evening?
TINA VALENTINE VERSUS LEVITICUS AND STUMPY
Leviticus comes sliding into the ring and Prii and Tina drop down on top of him, delivering clubbing blows and kicks. Referee Michelle Blacker is about to throw out the match before Stumpy enters the ring and drives the top of his huge head right into Prii’s stomach, knocking her out of the squared circle. The handicap match then gets started with Levi throwing Stumpy at Tina repeatedly and Flash Silver, Infinity and Fitzgerald watching from around the ring. The match ends however when Valentine manages to catch Stumpy as he’s thrown at her and then flings Stumpy back into Leviticus, taking them both down to the canvas. Stumpy then works his way to his feet before getting a big boot to his massive head and getting pinned shortly thereafter.
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The crowd heckles Valentine remorselessly as she stands up and celebrates her victory by holding up the Queen of the Ring Title belt that is handed to her by Foote.
Hunter: Valentine overcoming these odds.
Mackie: And the midget abuse continues.
Prii and Valentine then grab Stumpy by his legs and drag him out of the ring then up the ramp to the backstage area. Fitzgerald and Leviticus who had been arguing at ringside don’t realize Stumpy is being dragged away until he’s vanished into the back. This prompts the pair to go rushing up the ramp to catch up to their midget.
Hunter: And just as expected, the match ends in total and utter chaos.
Mackie: We should do something about this, start a tag team or something.
Hunter: No
Mackie: True, I’m a lover not a fighter.
Now that Tina and Prii are gone, with Fitzgerald and Leviticus following, Flash rolls into the ring where he picks up a microphone
Flash: This was never about Flash Silver versus Tina Valentine, it was always about more than that.
He passes the mic to Infinity.
Infinity: There is one person who disgusts us more than anyone else in this entire company, One person who needs to be stopped. That individual will face Flash Silver here tonight, because the time for running is over. No one will escape Flash Silver…NO ONE
Hunter: I wonder who that could be?
Mackie: You think too much, it’s giving you wrinkles.
Fitzgerald and Levictus make their way to the backstage area, frantically looking for Stumpy before being cut off by Ethan Von Aaron. Ethan steps in front of the Alana Starr Champion Leviticus, and the delusional Fitzgerald, Von Aaron still holding ice to his swollen and bruised crotch.
Leviticus: Step aside Ethan; we have things we need to attend to
Ethan: Yeah I saw, Stumpy right? Well, if you want my GOOD Movement compatriots to return your lil buddy, then you’ll take care of my Aiken Frost issue.
Taylor is pacing the backstage corridor a few feet from her dressing room, preparing for her big match with Shaun Cruze. Scott Cannon steps in, placing a hand on her shoulder
Scott: I was hoping that the two of us could talk tonight, but with everything else going on, I understand that’s not possible, I know your mind HAS to be on the match and not on other business.
Taylor: I do have a lot on my mind Scott, what with this and the Tag Match in a couple weeks.
Scott: Don’t think about that Taylor, just think about one thing, and that’s beating Shaun tonight.
Taylor: If Shaun is a man of his word, there probably won’t be a match.
Scott: Well, if he turns out to be untrustworthy, I can be the ace up your sleeve.
He pulls referees jersey from behind his back and throws it over his shoulder. Tay smiles as Scott walks away. As Cannon makes his way down the corridor he passes right through Alex Ingelson and Patrick Fitzpatrick, bumping the referees, who were convalescing after the numerous injuries they incurred during the brawl between Prii Foote, Tina Valentine, Amanda Blayze and Jessica Lasiewicz. Fitzpatrick and Ingelson look towards one another then at the departing Cannon with the referee jersey over his shoulder
Ingelson: Marcus should hear about this
Fitzpatrick: Agreed
Hunter: I honestly don’t know what else can happen tonight, it’s been total madness throughout
Mackie: You know it will get worse…and seeing the look on Taylor’s face just then, I’d say definitely so.
Everybody hits over the PA system, and Ethan appears, limping towards the ring and holding his crotch. He slides into the ring and retrieves a microphone
Hunter: You know, it’s been a bad couple of weeks for Ethan, especially after last week on RIOT when it all blew up in his face. Alana and Rachel will never get on, and eventually…
Mackie: He’s going to have to choose, we get it Hunter.
Ethan: It’s been a strange couple of months, trials and tribulations I am not used to. However, I am out here now to publically apologize to my client, my saving grace, Alana Starr for what happened last week on RIOT. I didn’t mean to get you stuck in the middle of the situation with Rachel, and I can’t help who I fall for, and I hope you understand that…
Aiken: Tell me Ethan if you care so much about my wife, why is every word that comes out of your mouth about Alana Starr?
Aiken Frost steps down the ramp, and pulls Rachel Frost through the curtain via the chain, and down the ramp and into the ring
Ethan: You have a lot of nerve Aiken…if my balls didn’t feel like they were just sucked dry by a woman with braces, I’d make you pay for hitting me in the generals last week
Aiken: I understand your displeasure, but I had to do something, to survive, seeing as you were attempting to slaughter me. But this isn’t about us Ethan; this is about you and Rachel.
He passes the microphone to his wife, nodding for her to continue
Rachel: Ethan, you need to leave this alone, you need to stop coming after me.
Frost’s words lack conviction or sincerity, Ethan realizing this.
Ethan: You need to stop saying what HE is telling you to say.
Von Aaron points at the grin on Aiken’s face.
Rachel: I’m only making you miserable….even though she’s annoying, and a bitch, maybe Alana really is what’s….
Ethan: Rachel, Alana and I don’t have that kind of…
Suddenly a steel chair cracks into Rachel’s back, swung by none other than Alana Starr
Hunter: Oh my God…Starr from nowhere.
Ethan looks shocked as Rachel collapses at his feet and Alana jumps on her back, delivering forearm strikes over the NHB Champion’s spine and knees to the side of her skull. Von Aaron tries to interfere, grabbing Starr around the waist and pulling her away from Frost. Rachel then gets up and rushes across the ring, spearing Alana to the canvas then delivering forearms across the X-Class Champion’s chin and cheek. Starr then rolls over to her side, reversing their positions and delivering punches on Rachel’s face. Ethan tries to intervene before being grabbed by the back of the head and tossed out of the squared circle by Aiken, who insists upon being the one that pulls his wife off of Alana. Aiken drags Rachel up to her feet and yanks on the chain around her neck, dragging her through the ropes. Alana sits up in the ring, staring at Rachel
Aiken: I’m so sorry Alana, for all of this.
He then pulls Rachel up the ramp with an insidious smirk on his face. Von Aaron slides into the ring trying to talk to Alana only be given the cold shoulder by his client.
Ingelson and Fitzpatrick are backstage, the referees talking to their superior Marcus Mayfield
Ingelson: We heard him Marcus, he’s going to insert himself as the official for the main event
Marcus: You’re certain?
Fitzpatrick: Yes, one hundred percent
Marcus: Over my dead body…
He then walks past his colleagues, heading towards the ring. As the referee’s turn, they face Flash and Infinity, who step towards the pair.
Infinity: Seeing as Referee Wright was incapacitated, we are going to need a referee for our match in a few moments.
Flash grabs hold of Ingelson, dragging him away as Fitzpatrick breathes a sigh of relief.
“Ahem”
He turns, to face none other than Samantha Hodgson
Samantha: It just so happens that the House of Hodgson requires a referee was well, one to be on hand during my contract signing to act as a witness
She grabs him by the shirt and drags him away.
Rachel Frost is all worked up even as she’s dragged through the backstage area by a cackling Aiken Frost. The two are making their way through the gorilla position that is filled with the laughter of Aiken
Aiken: Oh that was brilliant my dear. Couldn’t have executed it to such perfection if I’d have tried.
Fitzgerald and Leviticus step in front of Aiken, who tries to walk past them but they block his path.
Aiken: OK Sirs, what is this all about?
Without saying a word Fitzgerald kicks Aiken in the testicles, doubling him up in agony as Leviticus takes Aiken down with a Clothesline. Levi and Fitzgerald hammer on Aiken as Rachel watches, a huge smile on her face. Suddenly she realizes she is free, and detaches the chain from her neck and takes off as the beat down continues.
Hunter: What the hell, he really is crazy if he thinks he’ll get away with this.
Mackie: And talking of crazy, it seems the Head Referee wants a word.
Cameras cut to Marcus Mayfield sliding into the ring and retrieving a microphone.
Mayfield: Scott Cannon, get out here…NOW.
Scott makes his way down the ramp to a huge chorus of boos. He slides into the ring with a broad smirk on his face.
Scott: I thought we were done Marcus
Mayfield: Me too, but then I heard you were planning on officiating the main event this event. I’m afraid I can’t allow you the opportunity to screw over any of the athletes in that match.
Scott: Oh come on mate, I promise I’ll behave, I’ll call that match right down the middle.
Blaire McBride appears at the top of the ramp, mic in hand.
Blaire: Marcus, I don’t appreciate you getting all uppity about my decisions, especially as I am doing it in the name of my sister. But I tell you what, you want to officiate the main event instead of Scott, fine. Then you will face Scott Cannon right now, if you beat Scott, you claim the right to officiate Taylor Chase versus Shaun Cruze later this evening.
Hunter: Huge announcement from Blaire McBride
Mackie: I like her
Referee Ficklebottom then comes dashing towards the ring, slides in and chimes the bell to start the match.
MARCUS MAYFIELD VERSUS SCOTT CANNON
Cannon immediately starts the match, jumping Mayfield from behind and then pummeling him with boots. The two go back and forth for several minutes with Marcus employing his technical skills with periodic strikes via the European Uppercut while Cannon utilizes his ground and pound style. Eventually the match culminates to Mayfield slipping out of the House Rules attempt and then hitting Cannon with the Spin Cycle. He is about to go for the pin with Ficklebottom slapping the canvas only to have Stuart Wright come out, grab the referee by the ankle and drag him from the ring.
Marcus glares over the ropes at Mayfield, who is arguing with Ficklebottom.
Mayfield: What the hell are you doing Stuart?
Hunter: Mayfield not happy, he had this won
Behind him Scott is setting up the back of Marcus’ skull for the Snake Eyes but this time Marcus ducks it though and then takes Cannon down with a dropkick. Marcus then pulls Cannon up and puts him in position for the Spin Cycle. However, Marcus is then nailed from behind with a low blow by Wright, causing Cannon to be able to snap Mayfield over and then nail him with the Snake Eyes across the face. However, there is no official to make the count because Wright is dragging Ficklebottom to the back
Stuart: You answer to me son, I’m the rightful head referee around here
Cannon shouts for a referee at the top of his lungs when one finally appears…Amanda Blayze. She steps down the ramp wearing a striped officiating jersey and distracting Scott to the point where he’s caught from behind and hit with the Spin Cycle by Mayfield. Marcus goes for the pin and Amanda slides in, making the three count.
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She only gets a very close two count however before Cannon kicks out. The match then proceeds along with Mayfield dragging Scott up and into position for the Spin Cycle again only to have Cannon counter, push Marcus off and send him charging right into Amanda. The two bump heads and Cannon begins to laugh as he stares down at Amanda kneeling on the canvas and swiping a palm across her forehead. She looks enraged, leaping to her feet, charging straight at Cannon and nailing him with a spear, both individuals drop through the ropes and battle back and forth with one another
Hunter: Well predictably it looks like this match is going to be thrown out.
Mackie: Blayze and Cannon will get to settle this once and for all on Riot, and they will do it in a steel cage.
Mason Van Stanton is backstage, talking to two members of the production staff
Mason: I want balloons, confetti, streamers, and the whole nine yards. And If I want even more, should I request it, I get it, understand. If there is one flaw in my vision, if Gloria Noel’s arrival isn’t treated with the utmost respect, I will pull her from her scheduled match, and any future matches that the powers that be had in mind.
Just then Rachel Frost comes rushing past them with the NHB Championship in her palm. She rushes right towards the door marked exit, stopping mere inches from it with a HUGE grin forming on her face. She pushes the door open, takes a deep breath and then steps through, FINALLY escaping from her husband and the Sinistry.
Jed Wayne, Rachel Frost’s protector, is seated in a chair backstage, rising to his feet and menacingly frowning at Chris Davids, who has just stepped into the room.
Chris: Boy have I got big, big news for you. I’ve just heard from some guys in the production staff that Rachel was spotted fleeing the building.
Jed looks confused
Chris: She’s escaped…she’s free
Jed’s eyes gets wider and he strokes his beard listening.
Jed: If Rachel is gone, I can get my hands on Aiken.
Chris: Precisely what I was thinking Jed. I’ve got an idea, how’s about you accompany me to the ring, and once I’m done with Gloria, you can get Aiken.
A smile forms on Jed’s face, or at least it passes for a smile, but behind the eyes is nothing but menace.
Samantha Hodgson is standing in the ring, microphone in hand, Patrick Fitzpatrick beside her and a desk arranged on their right with a contract spread across it
Hunter: It looks like we are about to get our contract signing Mackie
Mackie: More chaos…bet ya
Samantha: The time has come for me to show my strength, to prove to the world, but primarily to Marie Jones, that I am a powerful force in the wrestling industry, and I am not in any way WEAK. The contract I have here will guarantee a one on one match with the woman who ruined my alliance with Marie Jones, the woman who took money from my pocket, and who cost me many marketing opportunities. So Vanilla Skyy, get into this ring and sign this contract.
Vanilla Skyy makes her way out with her agent Adam Chase following behind her. The two slide into the ring and Skyy takes a seat at the desk sitting opposite from Hodgson. The agent stays on her feet, glaring menacingly at Skyy who lets Adam overlook the contract. He gives his seal of approval and Vanilla asks Samantha if this is REALLY what she wants
Vanilla: You sure?
Samantha nods
Samantha: I need this
Vanilla: Standing outside a ring is a lot different than competing inside, and I really hope you come to appreciate the difference.
Vanilla signs the contract and pushes it across to Hodgson who smiles
Samantha: I’m looking forward to breaking the stigma that I am in some way weak, by breaking every bone in your body. I’m going to leave you in exactly the same condition your husband was left.
Vanilla: I only wish Danny was here to see you sign your life away Samantha.
Samantha laughs and signs the contract
Samantha: You have no idea what you have gotten yourself into, no idea.
Just as they stare each other down, Infinity and Flash appear at the top of the ramp
Infinity: We’ve had enough of this, Samantha; get from behind that desk and out of the ring. And Skyy, run along and find your husband, because he’s got a match right now, against Flash Silver.
Vanilla: You’ve obviously not been keeping up, Danny is undergoing rigorous testing to get medical clearance…
Flash snatches the mic and snarls down the ramp
Flash: NO EXCUSES!!! I want Darko and I want him right now
Vanilla: You want a match Flash; I’ll give you one, right n…
Samantha rushes in behind Skyy and drills her with the wooden clipboard holding the contract for their match, shattering the clipboard into fragments. Skyy crashes through the ropes and to the outside, Adam Chase immediately checking on her condition. Hodgson then leaves with the contract in hand.
Samantha: I warned you…I warned you didn’t what was coming.
Infinity steps into the ring with Flash, who is pulling along referee Alex Ingelson
Infinity: You heard us Darko, get out here NOW.
Still no sign of Danny Darko, who is not even in the building this evening.
Infinity: What a surprise. You continue to cower from Flash. REF!
Ingelson is nudged into the spotlight by Flash.
Infinity: Count Dark out…
Flash gets in the referee’s face, imploring him to count
Hunter: This isn’t fair, Darko isn’t here.
Mackie: But he’s going to be counted anyway
Alex makes the ten count, the bell chiming as Infinity lifts the mic
Infinity: Let the record show, you’re winner and with his win streak just commencing…FLASH SILVER
Flash rushes at the table used for the contract signing and steps up on it, holding his arms aloft
Hunter: Pathetic
Mackie: He won; he celebrates…nothing wrong with that
We hear more shouting, more demands, and we focus on Mason Van Stanton, arguing with an agitated Axl Evermore.
Mason: Look Axl, all I am saying is if you are willing to give Selena Frost an interview, that Gloria should get one as well, and immediately after her match this evening
Axl: Look Mason, I don’t know…
Mason: Look, it is quite simple, you either give Gloria what she deserves, or there will be consequences, ramifications if you will. The Noel family will bring this company to its knees if you continue to deny me.
Axl: I can’t, I’m scheduled to interview another newcomer this evening, Marina Valdivia.
Mason: I don’t care…give Gloria what she is owed, or else
Just then Alana Starr steps into the same corridor, holding her jaw and in considerable pain. That’s when Mercedes Starr, her father steps in front of Alana, trailed by that enigmatic and powerful figure, La Tigra
Alana: I’m so happy to see you Daddy.
She hugs Mercedes and then offers a handshake to La Tigra
Mercedes: I wish we could be happy too. But after seeing what Rachel did to you, how can we be? It angers, and offends us that people could treat you this way.
La Tigra: In fact, I had my associates do something in retaliation, to show that your Alana Starr Initiative is not to be trifled with. Come forwards my friends; show Alana what we have done, who we found loitering outside.
El Cuchillo, Solomon and Hector, the hired hands of La Tigra, step in behind Mercedes, holding Rachel Frost between them with her hands duct taped together and a ball gag shoved between her teeth. Alana looks stunned by what she’s seeing.
Mercedes: I’m going to take care of this Alana, and make sure nobody lays a finger on you again.
La Tigra: Take her to the ring, and let’s make an example of Mrs. Frost.
Samantha Hodgson is stood in the backstage area, proudly looking at the contract for her match with Vanilla Skyy, a huge smile on her face. Marie Jones however steps into the shot, and the smile quickly disappears.
Samantha: Look, look what I did
Marie: What?
Samantha: I got my contract that shows I am a far better agent than Silas
Marie: Really? All you got was get a contract signed, until you step into the ring, you haven’t proven a damn thing.
Samantha: Well, you would say that
Marie: Because it’s the truth Samantha. Now, if you are done wasting my time, I have an important statement to make with my new manager Silas Mason. Have fun with your little contract.
She walks away; Samantha grimacing as she once again looks down at the contract.
Polly: You shouldn’t worry about impressing Marie.
Hodgson spins around and her eyes widen at the sight of the intimidating GOOD Movement member Polly Norah stepping into view.
Polly: Because after tonight, there won’t be anything left of Marie to impress. Ethan (Von Aaron) has instructed me to destroy Marie for leaving the GOOD Movement….and that’s exactly what I’ll do tonight.
Hunter: Bit harsh, she was only trying to show she can do it
Mackie: But Silas was manager of the year…he’s proven it time and time again
Chris Davids music hits, and he steps out and down the ramp way with Jed Wayne following him behind
Hunter: Jed coming out with Chris Davids, there’s a sight I didn’t think I would ever see.
Mackie: Well, they have both had issues with the Sinistry, so its not that strange
Hunter: Jed just wants to get his hands on Aiken, end of story.
“Killer Queen” plays over the speakers. Gloria Noel then makes her bold and lavish entrance with Mason Van Stanton following behind her towards the ring. The two are hit with confetti, streamers, pyrotechnics and BALLONS. Mason seems somewhat pleased by all of these flourishes added to Gloria’s entrance
Hunter: Well, it seems to me that Gloria got the entrance Mason requested; now she needs to show that she can back it up with her skills
Mackie: She’s been a world champion Paul, it shouldn’t be an issue
CHRIS DAVIDS VERSUS GLORIA NOEL
The match starts at a frantic pace; both of them looking to get the match ended early, before the bout transitions into a technical masterpiece. Gloria has Chris Davids in a headlock which Chris reverses, and then drops Noel with a rear Suplex. As Chris looks to then lock in a figure four leg lock for the submission, Gloria reverses it and then steps out, countering into a Sharpshooter, which Chris only just escapes. As Stanton and Wayne watch at ringside, the pair of them continue in this vein until an attempted Lou Thesz press is counted, Chris drilling Gloria with a power slam out of nowhere
IN RING
Hunter: This is over…David’s has got this, and there’s the cover
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No, kick out by Noel
Davids picks her up and whips her into the rope, catching her on the return and kicking her in the gut, dropping his leg across the back of her neck and driving her head into the mat
Mackie: Famasser, Noel fails to back up the pomp
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Hunter: She’s kicks out again, oh my god.
Chris stands and holds his head in his hands. At that point El Cuchillo and Solomon come through the curtain, dragging Rachel Frost behind them. As Chris watches, Gloria takes advantage and rolls him up
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The bell rings, Gloria picking up this win out of nowhere, the crowd letting their thoughts known
Mason then gets his client out of the ring and Chris and Jed watch as Rachel is dropped to her knees at ringside, a machete being removed by El Cuchillo, on the cusp of slashing Rachel’s throat. Just then Davids rushes across the ring, dives through the ropes and takes down Cuchillo and Solomon, dropping both men to the canvas. Wayne then rushes around the ring and begins to throw big punches into the faces of both Cuchillo and Solomon, staggering them back. Hector, another of La Tigra’s solders, comes rushing out and leaps onto Wayne’s back, placing him in a sleeper hold.
Hunter: As predicted, this has gotten bonkers…but look, Rachel is out of here.
All the while Rachel is working her way up to her feet and dashing to the backstage area. She makes it to the stage before Krauzer, Aiken’s monster, lunges through the curtains with a chloroform rag in his palm, placing it over Rachel’s mouth. She passes out then falls into the arms of Krauzer, who picks her up and carries her into the backstage area.
Mackie: Oh Jed was so close All the while Davids and Wayne continue to fight with El Cuchillo, Solomon and Hector at ringside. Chris and Jed eventually get into the ring and DEMAND that the goon squad get in there and face them right now. However, Hector, Solomon and El Cuchillo back up the ramp, pointing a machete in the direction of both men
El Cuchillo: No one messes with Alana Starr or the Good Movement…NO ONE.
Gavin Taylor is storming through the back, his wife Maddie trying to keep up with a man bent on vengeance against La Tigra’s forces after their abduction of Madison at Upping the Ante. Finally Maddie gets in front of Gavin and puts a hand to his chest
Maddie: Please, Gavin, leave this. Don’t go out there and fight them
Gavin: Those bastards took you, and used you to cost me the X-Class title at Upping the Ante, so there isn’t a chance I’m going to take this the way you pee…sitting down. I’m going to crush the skulls of a few hombres.
Andre Jordan, Gavin’s Team EPIC partner, then steps up to him, Tabitha Silverstone and Sebastian Knight, the rest of Silverstone International, by Dre’s side.
Andre: If you plan on heading to the ring to take on an army, you won’t do it alone. If you still have a problem trusting me, even after giving you a shot at Kordy at the End of Year special, all those trust issues will be settled here tonight.
Gavin cracks a grin, and pats Jordan on the chest
Gavin: You know something Dre, let’s do it.
They head to the ring, Maddie, Tabitha and Knight in tow.
Cameras cut to a dressing room backstage where Axl Evermore is seated beside new comer Marina Valdivia. The two are parked in studio chairs and are treated to studio lighting, which flatters Marina’s rather appealing physique.
Axl: Thank you the IWC fans for joining me as I interview the newest acquisition to the company, the breathtaking Marina Valdivia. As Twitter confirmed, Marina has indeed signed a contract for the company, so what I want to know is what your plans are going forward.
Marina: First of all, the pleasure is all yours. But obviously I’m here to put together an impressive win/loss record, and perhaps win a title or two. And of course, give the IWC just a tad more exposure for being associated to me. I’m sorry if that sounds egotistical, but it’s the truth. I have a lot of ties to Hollywood, and everyone is chomping at the bit to get a piece of me, so its only right I share that with the IWC and ensure we both get the spotlight.
Axl: If you are so famous in Hollywood, then way are you wrestling?
Marina: I enjoy modelling, I adore acting, but I live to wrestle, the thrill of competition is what brings me here to the IWC and…
Suddenly Gloria Noel and Mason Van Stanton stomp into the room
Mason: What are you thinking Axl, why are you interviewing……THIS thing? I told you quite specifically that Gloria is the one that deserves the spotlight, I also told you what would happen if you didn’t bow to my requests
Axl rubs his eyes, sighing deeply
Axl: I’m doing what I am told to do, my job, and you are making that job very difficult right now.
Mason: NO, you and the IWC are the ones stressing me out, because you continue to devalue, and undersell Gloria’s talents.
Marina is then heard talking on her cellphone.
Mason: This is what I am talking about
He shakes his finger in Marina’s face.
Mason: I’m sickened by this total lack of respect
Marina ends her call and stands up
Marina: If there is something I have picked up on pretty quickly, its that you earn respect, and you know something? Gloria is more than welcome to try and earn some at my expense.
Marina goes face to face with Gloria, who smiles in response.
El Cuchillo, Hector and Solomon are in the ring, Cuchillo holding a microphone.
Cuchillo: La Tigra’s influence will not be challenged by a couple of hairy vatos, if that Sasquatch and that Hezeus wannabe want to fight, then you two need to bring your asses back out here and let’s prove why you shouldn’t tangle with La Tigra.
Instead of Jed and Chris coming out though, we get Andre and Gavin rushing down the ramp. The Tag Team Champions slide in with Sebastian Knight following behind them. All three men slip into the ring and go at it with La Tigra’s cartel to an explosive reaction from the crowd, pursuing revenge against the forces that cost Gavin the X-Class Title. Maddie and Tabitha watch from ringside with big grins on their faces as Gavin and El Cuchillo exchange shots, Andre goes at it with Solomon and Knight is brawling with Hector. The crowd is screaming at the sight of all six men battling it out in the ring
Hunter: Is this really a good move on the Tag team Champions part. They defend those titles later on tonight against End Effect and the Sinistry, they didn’t need this tonight
Mackie: I don’t think they care Hunter, this is about payback
Silverstone International is so busy brawling with La Tigra’s henchmen that they don’t even notice Kordy sliding into the ring behind Taylor. She bashes him in the back of the skull with the Evolution Title belt. Andre then turns around and finds his face crushed with the Evolution Championship as well. Kordy then goes to hit Knight with the belt but he ducks. He then chases Kordy out of the ring and up the ramp to the backstage area while Tabitha follows. Meanwhile Madison is screeching at her husband to get up only to watch him stood by Hector and Solomon to set up for the big clothesline that El Cuchillo employs to lay him out. Solomon then removes a piano cord from his pocket, extends it between his palms, wraps it around Andre’s throat and throws him over the top rope. Dre hangs above the mats, kicking his legs and trying to pull the piano cord away from his throat as Solomon strangles the life out of him and both Hector and El Cuchillo punch and kick his exposed ribs. Hunter: This is horrible to watch
Mackie: And again, it’s their own fault, they should have just stayed in the back.
Rich Anderson and Brandy Danielle of the End Effect are standing in the gorilla position behind the back of Rain, who is peering through the curtains towards the ring where this savage assault is taking place. Rain turns towards Rich and Brandy
Rain: Your time is now; go take the tag titles whilst the champs are weak.
Rich: But Eric, it shouldn’t be like this
Rain: No, you take your opportunities when they show themselves. Go out there and take those titles…NOW!!!
Rain is still lurking in the gorilla position and looking quite pleased with himself, pleased that the End Effect are on the cusp of winning the tag titles. His satisfaction is replaced by dread as Samantha Raine and Crissy Garner are stood just a few feet away in the catering area. He stands and walks over to them
Rain: I have to admit, you have some spirit showing up here tonight. No doubt you were looking to capitalize on the receipt Kloe was promising. It’s pretty amusing that now she has been taken out, you will not get your revenge.
Sam and Crissy smile at each other
Sam: Not heard yet I take it?
Rain: Heard what? Why are you so happy?
Crissy: Before Kloe was squatted out by the Cartel after that attack, she made a match for the very next NewAge.
Rain: Oh, this should be good
Crissy: Oh yes it is, because it’s a handicap match, just like the one we were forced to compete in against your End Effect at Upping the Ante.
Sam: Yes, it’s going to be me and Crissy against you Rain…two on one
Rain can only stand there open mouthed at this bad news.
Gavin Taylor is checking on the condition of Andre Jordan, who sits on the canvas huffing and puffing, reaching for his neck which is bleeding after being choked with the piano wire
Hunter: If you are only just joining us, why the hell is that? But if you are, Gavin Taylor and Andre Jordon were viciously assaulted by Alana’s assassins.
Mackie: Give over…they attacked Alana’s friends, and got beat down for their troubles.
Hunter: And now they are in big trouble, with the buzzards…LOOK OUT!!!
Maddie and Tabitha are in the ring checking on Gavin and Dre but quickly clear it when Brandy Danielle and Rich Anderson come sliding in. The End Effect pounce on the injured Jordan and Gavin, trying to secure themselves the Tag Team Titles. Rich throws Gavin out of the ring and Brandy drags Andre to the center of it before dropping into the cover. Referee Ficklebottom rushes down the ramp, slides inside and Rich demands that he make the three count. Before the official can do as instructed, Jessica Wilde and Executioner come sliding into the ring, them being the other team in this three way Tag Title match. Brandy and Rich go after Wilde and Executioner and the match is finally underway between all three teams.
IWC TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
TEAM EPIC © VS. END EFFECT VS. WILDE/EXECUTIONER
The Tag Titles are finally up for grabs as all three teams battle it out after Dre and Gavin have recovered from the attack at the hands of La Tigra’s henchmen and Kordy’s shot on their skulls with the Evolution Title. The match seems to be contested almost under tag tornado rules, with all six individuals in the ring or around the ring at once, brawling amongst one another. In the end Rich and Brandy manage to take out the seven foot Executioner, brawling with him up the ramp while in the ring Wilde hits the Penance Paid on Andre, almost putting him away and capturing the tag titles. However the moment she goes to roll into the pin and capitalize on the Fameasser, Gavin demolishes her face with the shining wizard.
Rich then comes rushing back down the ramp, slides in and hits a powerful clothesline on Taylor, or at least attempts to. Gavin ducks the clothesline and Rich goes spinning around into the waiting clutches of Jordan, who hits him with the Game Changer. The Olympic Slam connects and Rich pops up to his seat just in time to be hit with the All Star Maker…the shining wizard blasting Anderson in the face and setting him up for the three count.
Gavin rolls into the pin and hooks Rich’s leg.
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The Manhattan Center rejoices as Team Epic somehow manages to retain their Tag Team Titles.
In the ring Tabitha hands Team Epic their belts after a huge title defense considering the situation. Tabitha however is looking around the ring, and can be clearly heard asking Andre something
Hunter: Huge victory for Team Epic but at what cost…and Tabitha clearly looks concerned about something
Tabitha: Where is Sebastian…where is Knight?
Kordy is rushing through the backstage area with the Evolution Title hanging form her palm and Sebastian Knight still chasing after her.
Knight: You can’t run forever Kordy; I’m going to make you scream for putting me in that Hello Kordy a few weeks ago, I will have my retribution
Kordy rushes around a corner and Knight steps around it as well only to get cracked in the side of the head with a crowbar. Knight collapses to the ground and Brittany Lohan emerges from the shadows with the crowbar in her hand. Kordy stands behind Brittany
Kordy: Thank you for saving Kordy…. Brittany
Brittany: Get lost Kordy, now
Kordy takes off while Lohan stoops down towards Knight
Brittany: I told you to stay away from me, and that pain you are feeling right now…is why.
A limo pulls into the parking lot, coming to a halt outside.
Hunter: Who the heck is this arriving at this time?
Mackie: Someone with poor time management issues?
Hunter: I guess we’ll find out soon enough.
Jessica Wilde is sitting on the floor backstage, holding her palms over her face and almost weeping in despair over her loss in the Tag Title match. Executioner steps in and shadows her, stooping down and patting her on the top of her head
Jessica: We failed…I failed again.
The Executioner growls in response, much like Chewbacca, as Jaina Frost and Harbinger appear. Harbinger stoops down next to Jessica.
Harbinger: Do not worry, this match ended precisely in the way I thought it would, which is why I brought you a token, a token that will compensate for your loss.
The man who was formerly Hurse produces the Extraordinary Title from beneath his cloak and passes it to Wilde.
Harbinger: I’ve had this title in my possession for many years, ever since I defeated James Exeter in a former life. Now I want you to hold it, to modify it to properly represent our faith in the Sinistry.
Jessica: Thank you
Jaina: The night is still young, and not only was the Sinistry anointed in title gold, but soon they will be anointed in blood, the blood of Taylor Chase and Shaun Cruze
Jessica: I love the sound of that
Harbinger: I’ve seen it; I have seen a body hanging over the ring on a crucifix.
Jaina: And if Taylor doesn’t do as ordered, there will be two bodies mounted on crosses tonight.
Cameras then pan out, and we see Lenore Price-Mason peering around a corner watching all of this unfold. She shakes her head, and lifts her Iphone to her ear.
Messenger: Excuse me.
Lenore peers over her shoulder, but never removes the phone from her ear.
Lenore: Can’t you see I’m busy?
Messenger: I’m sorry, but I have a message here for…
The Messenger turns the envelope in his hand to read the name.
Messenger: Jessica Wilde.
Lenore: Do I look like some pasty goth? No, I don’t. She’s right over there.
Price points around the corner to Wilde and the Messenger nods before delivering the letter in his hand. Lenore goes back to her urgent phone-call.
Lenore: Silas, you have GOT to hear this
The whole arena is shaking with hate as the crowd unleashes their anger on one man stood in the center of the ring, that man being Silas Mason. He simply grins, raising a microphone to his lips
Silas: On RIOT, I unveiled the new crown jewel of Silas World, the woman who will redefine industry standards. A woman, who likes her mother, sees dollar signs when she looks at Silas Mason. It’s time to introduce to the world, my Baby Spice, the one, the only…Marie Jones
The curtains open and Marie Jones makes her entrance to the ring to the tunes of “Haunted” by Taylor Swift. She steps down the ramp, slides into the ring and embraces Silas with a handshake
Hunter: He certainly knows how to sell his clients that’s for sure
Polly Norah then makes her entrance to the tracks of “Wait and Bleed” by Slipknot, firmly the one that the crowd wants to win.
Hunter: She’s a big girl; surely she is going to use that to her advantage. And she’ll want to win this after Marie left the GOOD Movement.
MARIE JONES VERSUS POLLY NORAH
The match kicks off with Marie Jones using her speed to stay out of Polly’s clutches, attempting to wear her down with kicks and punches to the legs. It looks like this method is working until Polly finally grabs her, and hits a devastating power bomb which nearly breaks Marie’s spine. After a two count, Polly picks her up and hits a delayed Vertical Suplex, and follows that up with a Fallaway slam, Marie just kicking out before three. Polly then starts to get a little frustration and got to the second rope, leaping but missing with a leg drop. Marie then starts to wear Polly down, hooking in a Leg Lock, which Polly had to get to the ropes to escape.
Marie then goes for another leg lock only to have Norah wedge a boot to her ribs and push her back. Jones charges into the cables, turns and springs off the middle rope into the lionsault. However, Polly rolls out of the way and Marie lands on the canvas feet first. Polly then comes rushing in only to be caught with a drop toe hold by Jones.
The Phoenix gets to her feet and goes for another leg lock only to be pushed off once more into the cables, Jones turning and springing off, this time twisting into a hurricarana on her standing opposition. Norah catches Marie though on top of her shoulders and goes for a second devastating powerbomb. Marie pushes herself up and over Polly’s head though, landing on her feet behind Norah, who spins around and finds her head caught in position for the cutter. Norah pushes Marie off and into the ropes though, Jones leaping to the middle cable, springing off and then landing on Polly’s shoulders before dropping back into the hurricarana.
Jones flips Norah over and goes for the pin only to have Norah roll through, stand up with her shoulders wedged to the creases of Marie’s knees and then heave her up into a sit-out powerbomb this time. She leans into the back of Jones’ legs for the three.
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But only gets just that, a two count, because Marie kicks out, rolling over backwards to her feet. Jones then staggers towards Norah, who catches her with a spinning powerslam into the cover.
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Marie gets her shoulder up, twisting away from Norah, who takes her by the wrist and drags the Phoenix into a clothesline that Jones manages to duck. Polly spins around and is caught with a diamond cutter, Marie dragging her down into the modified neck breaker. Polly flops over to her back and Marie now rushes into the cables at Polly’s side, springing off the middle rope and springing back into the moonsault. She then falls into the cover.
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Amazingly Polly gets her shoulder, turning away from Marie who stands and places her leg across the back of Norah’s neck, going for the Vindicator, but Norah spins out of the position and then wedges her shoulder to Marie’s back, heaving her up into a suplex that Jones counters. She flips over, lands on her feet behind Norah and then leaps into the air for another diamond cutter that Polly counters into a back breaker across her knee. Marie bounces off the knee and stands up reaching for her spine that becomes wedged to Norah’s shoulder. Polly heaves Marie into the air then dumps her to the canvas with the back drop suplex. Polly then rises to her feet and steps back, waiting for Marie to stand so she can lay Jones out with the Super Girl Punch.
Marie struggles to her feet, having some difficulty rising, but she get sup just enough for Polly to come flying in with the Super Girl Punch that Jones manages to side step. She then catches the inbound Polly around the neck and counters the Super Girl Punch into the Ava Marie….the side headlock driver slamming Norah’s skull forcefully into the canvas. Polly then flops onto her back and Marie crawls eagerly into the cover.
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The Manhattan Center is unforgiving in reaction to Marie’s victory.
Hunter: Tremendous counter by Jones picking her up a statement making victory here this evening against an incredibly tough Polly Norah.
Silas enters the ring and holds his clients arm aloft as she picks up a hard fought victory. He takes the microphone and begins to speak
Silas: Congratulations….everyone show my new client respect….
The fans do just the opposite.
Silas: Marie represents everything that Silas is looking for in a client…talent…. intelligence…cunning and ruthlessness….with emphasis on the ruthlessness part. Unlike other clients, Marie is willing to do what it takes to get what needs to be done DONE. She doesn’t pander to the fans and worry about how she’s perceived. She’s remorseless, cunning and entirely cavalier about it.
Marie does a curtsey and smiles.
Silas: It’s time for Marie to take Silas World into the New Year and into the next step in my agency’s growth.
Marie is then given the microphone, breathing heavy after her match.
Marie: I was drawn to Silas for more than just money. When I look at him, I see more than just dollar signs. I see championships, I see main events, and I see the hall of fame and even more. I see a man who sticks by his promises.
Silas: That’s right, when I make a promise, I stick to it, which is why right now I want to direct your focus to the Cartel-tron, because as I promised at Riot, I have footage taken from Marie’s court case against Abigail Lindsey. I’ve got the video and the transcripts that Samantha Hodgson COULDN’T get and now I’m about to play footage of Abigail’s testimony to show the world what kind of monster she really, truly is.
All attention turns to the Cartel-tron, which flashes to life with footage of Abigail Lindsey sitting in the witness stand, head lowered and no longer exuding all of her charming, adorable qualities. She looks on dead serious as she’s questioned by Samantha Hodgson, who at the time served as Marie Jones’ lawyer AND agent. Samantha reminds Abigail that she is under oath, and that should she lie she will experience jail time. Samantha asks Abigail point blank if she was complicit in the abduction of Marie Jones by Marie’s twin sister Kimberly Williams. Abi does not respond prompting Samantha to ask her again with a harsher tone if she KNEW that Kimberly was holding Marie against her will and assuming her identity. Abi finally breaks down and says yes…yes she knew and she didn’t do anything about it.
We cut back to Marie and Silas in the ring, the two shaking their heads in response to this footage.
Marie: Finally…finally the truth is out there, and now I’m going to see Abi answer for her criminal wrong doings, I’m going to have her cuffed and chained up like the animal I was treated as. I’m going to….
“Oooooh Marie…up here sweetie.”
Everyone looks towards the rafters, including Marie and Silas. Standing high above the ring is Serenity, clad in mask and leather attire and holding a microphone in hand.
Serenity: I don’t need confirmation that I’m a monster, everyone already knew that. But what they didn’t know is that even monsters can have friends, and if you are going to hire an army to fight me, then I’m going to bring in a few reinforcements of my own. Just then Willow Wilkes steps out of the shadows behind Serenity and moves to her friend’s side. The two glare down at a confused Silas and a shocked Jones in the ring down below the rafters.
Serenity: I’m grateful that you and Silas got together, Marie, because now Willow and I can take out all our enemies with one fatal shot
Silas merely shakes his head in response while Lenore Price-Mason comes bolting down the ramp and sliding into the ring. She whispers something into Silas’ ear, who turns, grabs hold of Marie’s wrist and guides her urgently to the backstage area.
Hunter: Wow, Serenity making some threats of her own, and bringing back up
Mackie: And goddamn beautiful back up as well
We see a three way split screen featuring Shaun Cruze on his way to the ring, applying his elbow pad, Scott Cannon in the center, putting on a referee jersey, and Taylor Chase on the far left section of the screen applying her titanium knee brace to her leg
Hunter: What a huge main event this could be…Shaun taking on his sister-in-law, his brother’s wife. And with Taylors title shot on the line. The ramifications from this could be huge.
Suddenly all three screens are compressed and pushed aside to accommodate footage of Ba’al speaking from a darkened room. He literally lifts his hands and makes it look like he’s using his palms to push the images of Chase. Cannon and Cruze out of the way so that he takes over the entire screen
Ba’al: There have been some concerns this evening, that Taylor and Shaun will not fight each other in tonight’s main event. However, I am here to inform both, that if any of them even attempt to hold anything back, they will be suspended and neither competitor will receive the world title shot. Taylor WILL eviscerate Shaun tonight in the Weapons Match, and will finish what I started at Upping the Ante, and she WILL put him on the cross and join my family.
The camera pans out to show an enormous cross in the darkened chamber, Ba’al running his hand along the structure.
Ba’al: We will see a crucifixion tonight…do stay tuned
We cut back to the same limo that moved into the enclosed parking facility earlier, as finally the doors open.
Hunter: Who is it?
Mackie: Santa Claus?
Hunter: Too early…grrrr, damn commercials
There is an explosive reaction at the sight of Scott Cannon making his way towards the ring in his referee jersey, slated to officiate the pending main event between Shaun Cruze and Taylor Chase. He only gets a few steps before hearing his name heard. Scott turns and sees Silas Mason and Lenore Price-Mason approaching him
Silas: I’m glad I caught you before you got to the ring
Scott: So now I have to buy that you are happy to see me?
Silas: I know, there have been a few tensions between us lately, but you can fix everything if you do me a little favor tonight.
Scott: I’m afraid to ask, but what?
Silas: The Sinistry are planning to crucify Cruze.
Scott: Don’t worry, as referee, I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen
Silas laughs, looking at Lenore who laughs as well
Silas: Why do ya think I would want ya to stop it from ‘appening.
Scott shakes his head and takes a breath
Silas: I want ya to make sure that Cruze ends up mounted on that cross tonight be it at Taylor’s hands, or by the Sinistry’s.
Scott: You sure about that?
Silas: Very, and if it doesn’t ‘appen flyboy, there will be hell to pay
Hunter: It’s been an absolutely explosive night, but it’s only going to get worse now, this could be huge for the future of our company.
Mackie: And you’re not kidding either.
Hunter: Why should I…they have got to fight, they have no choice
“Bad to the Bone” hits and Scott Cannon makes his way out in his striped referee jersey. He looks quite dejected and demoralized, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders as he enters the ring
Hunter: Scott Cannon doesn’t look happy; he knows this could go really bad for him
Mackie: But again, he wanted the responsibility, now he has to lie in that bed
“Whore” then hits the PA system and Taylor Chase makes her way down the ramp, looking quite perturbed by the music playing over the speakers and by the match she’s scheduled to compete in next. She then slides into the ring
Hunter: And Taylor as well, not happy at the way this is panning out. This is huge for the Sinistry
Mackie: She’s overcome so many obstacles to get to this point, but she’s still being made to go through hoops for the title shot, now having to beat the former SCW World Champion.
Hunter: It’s not fair
Taylor and Scott exchange a stare and wait for the match to begin with Shaun making his entrance, looking reluctant to get in there
Hunter: He’s got to get in there and fight whether he wants to or not. He said he would make sure Taylor got her shot, but I can’t see how either will do what is required
TAYLOR CHASE VS. SHAUN CRUZE: WEAPON’S MATCH
The match starts off at a tentative pace, Shaun refusing to fight his sister in law before she slaps him in the face, Taylor telling him that she needs to man up and fight her or else she loses her title match. So Shaun forces himself to lock up with Tay, the two going back and forth for several minutes in this hard hitting, white knuckle affair. Weapons finally do come into play when Jaina Frost comes down the ramp, pushing a cart full of weapons and throwing them into the ring. We see Taylor bulldog Shaun onto a chair and Cruze counter an attempted TKO by catching Chase’s knees, dropping her to the canvas and catapult her head first into a chair that was set up between two ropes in the corner. As Scott forces Jaina away from the ringside area a crucifix begins to lower from the rafters, catching Shaun’s attention and allowing Taylor to take the chair she just bounced skull first off of, set it up behind Cruze and give him a reverse neck breaker across it. Taylor then tries to pin Shaun, but Scott is out of position arguing with Jaina. Finally he returns to the ring and makes the count only to have Taylor kick out. Scott then sees the crucifix and then looks at Tay before shaking his head ‘no.’ He grabs the crucifix and tries to get it out of the ring when Jaina, standing on the ramp shouts for help from the back
Hunter: What a match we have had thus far, but…oh no, not these idiots
Mackie: Idiots…damn your brave
Hunter Locke, Jessica Wilde and Executioner rush the ring, the three sliding in and going after Scott, surrounding him and demanding to know what he’s doing trying to get the cross out of the ring. Cannon answers through right hands, battling all three individuals before being overwhelmed and thrown out of the ring via a Chokeslam by Executioner over the top rope. Taylor then takes out Executioner with the TKO, and Jessica tries to interfere only to be nailed with the Morality by Shaun. Hunter then takes out Shaun with a clothesline and Tay goes after him only to have Locke exit the ring and point at the crucifix. Jaina shouts at Taylor to do it, put Shaun on the cross, crucify him and retain her number one contendership, but Taylor refuses to do it, she refuses to put Shaun on the cross.
Taylor: Go fuck yourself
The crowd roars their approval at Taylor’s refusal
Hunter: She won’t do it, her and Shaun have had a storied history, but that is Orlando’s brother right there.
Mackie: And she may have just cost herself the title shot
Ba’al then slides into the ring behind Taylor, having emerged from the crowd and catches her with the Totalis to a hailstorm of boos from the crowd. He picks Taylor up and puts her on the cross
Ba’al: If you won’t use the cross Taylor, I will.
He begins to strap Chase’s hands down with Locke and Jaina laughing at ringside
Hunter: No, someone do something…please anyone
Just then Scott reenters the ring and bashes Ba’al over the back with the steel chair that has been used several times in the course of this match. He then grabs Taylor and leads her out of the ring and up the ramp, abandoning Cruze, who is slowly working his way up to his knees before he realizes that he’s surrounded by Jaina, Hunter, Jessica, Executioner and Ba’al. All four individuals stand over the kneeling Shaun and grin menacingly.
Hunter: Shaun in huge, huge trouble here
Mackie: And no one to help him out
They all then lay into Shaun with stomps and Ba’al drives a chair over Shaun’s back repeatedly. Executioner and Locke then drag Shaun up to his feet and Wilde retrieves a gavel from beneath the ring, sliding it into Ba’al. He looks at the gavel, and prepares to drive it over Shaun’s skull before the crowd suddenly erupts into a wave of euphoria at the sight of Scott Cannon barreling back down the ramp. He slides in and delivers punches across the faces of Executioner and Wilde; he then goes after Ba’al only to get hit in the skull with the gavel, knocking him down to the canvas. Ba’al then points at the cross, insisting that Scott be the one hung upon it. Executioner and Locke grab Cannon by the arms, sliding him towards the cross, standing him up and beginning to wrap his arms around the crucifix to boos from the crowd.
Mackie: He shouldn’t have come back
Scott is about to find himself crucified by the Sinistry while Brittany Lohan, Sienna Swann, Lenore Price-Mason and Angelica Jones come charging out to prevent it only to have Silas Mason cut them off on the stage
Silas: No, flyboy earned this, he asked for this. Maybe when Taylor sees another of her men crucified, she’ll finally learn to appreciate Silas protecting her fine little ass.
Hunter: Silas stopping his world from helping out Scott, this is over…Scott is done for.
Scott finds himself attached to the cross, Ba’al binding Cannon’s wrist in place. All hope seems ot be lost before ‘You Know My Name’ hits the PA system and Orlando Cruze comes stepping through the curtains, the fans going absolutely bonkers at the sight of the IWC President returning and stomping down the ramp right past a speechless Silas Mason. He looks absolutely stunned as he watches Cruze descend down the ramp. All the Sinistry members in the ring turn away from Scott and the crucifix he’s mounted upon to glare at Cruze making his way up the steps. Orlando removes his suit jacket when he reaches the apron, throws it down, then undoes his business tie before entering the ring
Hunter: HOLY FUCKING SHIT…and I apologize for my language. The Boss is here.
Mackie: And one shot away from the crematorium.
Hunter: He don’t care, he’s seen enough
Ba’al shouts at his forces to attack, Wilde charging at Orlando only to be caught with the urange by the Icon. Orlando then leaps to his feet and ducks under Executioner’s clothesline, the masked man spinning around into a powerful European Uppercut, taking him off of his feet. Orlando is then struck from behind by Ba’al, dropping the President to his knees. The Champion then stoops down and prepares to deliver the Totalis, that’s when Taylor Chase comes rushing back down the ramp, preventing Ba’al from doing it. She slides into the ring and Ba’al exits it quickly. Taylor glares at Ba’al, and then turns in time to catch Hunter Locke rushing in at her side with a gavel being swung at Chase’s skull. Tay stoops, ducks the gavel, and then delivers the TKO, planting her knee into Locke’s face. She then points straight at Ba’al at ringside, who shakes his head in reaction to all he just witnessed. Taylor then looks between the kneeling Orlando before her and Scott strapped to the cross. Shaun finally recovers and steps to his brother’s side, helping him up while Taylor unlatches Scott’s wrists from the crucifix. All four individuals then step side by side by side by side in the ring, glaring up the ramp at a still stunned Silas World, and an embittered Sinistry who are recovering at the edge of the ramp. Jaina steps to Ba’al’s side, the two shaking their heads in reaction to everything that just unfolded.
Hunter: What an unbelievable night, and what an ending, the Sinistry turning on their heels, sent packing by those four individuals in the ring.
Mackie: Is this the night that the IWC fought back against Silas World and in particular the Sinistry?
Hunter: I don’t know, but right now all I care about is what I see in that ring. There is finally hope for the IWC
Shaun, Taylor, Scott and Orlando all four raise arms in the center of the ring to an unbelievable response from the crowd as the scene fades