Post by Eden on Jan 11, 2021 7:15:34 GMT -5
The dark-yet-vibrant theatrical scene is set to the soaring epicness of Within Temptation, Sharon den Adel's angelic vocals narrating our journey.
♪ Got no scars cut on my skin, only my truth is wearing thin
And it hollows me, it hollows me
I hate the darkness of my past, the cold rebelling, it drives me mad ♪
Levi Tsingine and Elijah Copeland of Sanatorium's Shogun Block battle their way to the Semi-Finals. We see heavy highlights especially of Levi's battle against Mad Dog Mark Wright, and of Elijah taking on the challenge of Underground contender Aaron Jones.
♪ And it follows me, it's carving the heart out of me
I've got to bleed it out, all my thought intoxicated
'Cause the weight on me, it buries me alive ♪
Dystopia's Shogun Block. Renee Jonae shines her way to the top unstoppably. Josh Kaine proves himself to be more than a mama's boy, taking on the Beast, only stumbling in the face of Jonae herself. We're left on their faces, wondering if he can beat her this time.
♪ It pulls me down right into the darkness
It pulls me down, and I can't resist ♪
The ever long and storied history between the former Christopher Sabertooth, Havoc, the Nightmare King double crowned himself and his Ashes of the Wake-- and Vincent Lyons Junior, the Young Lion, starting with bright promise and growing ever hungrier as he finds himself standing alone more often, even with the Revolutionaries alliance forming as a coalition of individuals. It's the first major battle between these two armies, destined to set the tone of the war sure tol follow.
♪ Let me feel it 'cause I don't know, I can't see
All I feel's I'm breaking up
Oh, can't you see it's taking over, over me?
Can't you see? ♪
Promotional footage of Hanari Carnes and David Morgan, the incredible talent of newcomers looking to make huge impacts on the major stage.
♪ Do you want me to fight it, do you want me to let go?
Yeah, you tell me to fight it, and you damn me if I don't
So let me bleed it out and purge me, I can't see
No, I can't see, no, I can't see ♪
The Women's Division stars-- Jonna Austin's return to a shining pinnacle, defying her shakier start in the company. Maggie McIntyre shattering expectation after expectation in undefeated glory. Mercedes Vargas showing that anyone writing her off as the past should pack a good eraser. The unflappable resolve of Latoya, continuing undeterred despite loss after loss, waiting for the day of triumph.
♪ 'Cause I feel I'm breaking
I can't see
I can't see ♪
Nikki Caldwell debuts on Dystopia in a huge alliance with Havoc, yet goes on to the heartbreak of losing the Asylum Championship to V. Victoria Lyons struggling through her debut as a wrestler to finally get her win in the Shogun Tournament. Promotional footage of NADIA as the young new dynamo, Lucy Sixx as an incoming sinister force, and Monica Mardona as a shining Wall Street goddess.
♪ My defiance made me strong, but now I'm doubting what I've done
And it's killing me, it's killing me
I hate to see what I've become, I find no peace, no justice done ♪
The Tag Team Elimination Chamber. We see footage of the structure being assembled, the massive frame encompassing two rings in the Tokyo Dome. We see Dynamic Duo's illustrious tag team titles victory, then the Soulless Sisters' triumph and Lilith Evans' addition to their ranks. Shinigami Foundation enter the scene, challenging Jocelyn and Scorpio. Promotional footage of the rumored duo of Magna Carta. Giant Tiger's time in Shogun, and Dark Tiger finally joining him in WWH.
♪ This gravity, it's carving the heart out of me
I've got to bleed it out, all my thoughts intoxicated
'Cause the weight on me, it buries me alive ♪
Sanatorium's teams. Physicians Parallel in their unlikely alliance. Gabe Reno's war with V escalating, and in comes his frenemy Chris Chaos to form Iconoclast. The Hive lurk behind the returning Legion, hungry for gold and glory. The Spooky Scary Skeletons defy the expectations of their campy exterior to conquer the Lobos de la Muerte in Sanatorium.
♪ It pulls me down right into the darkness
It pulls me down, and I can't resist ♪
Blake Anderson receives his wish from Eden. Footage of him announcing that it's to see Paul Sinclair as General Manager. But Noah Hanson interrupts! The friction over the weeks, the bitter words at length over each others' management styles. Who will truly lead Dystopia?
♪ Let me feel it 'cause I don't know, I can't see
All I feel's I'm breaking up
Oh, can't you see it's taking over, over me?
Can't you see? ♪
Jonny Cedrone stands with a full arena of fans on their feet, chanting his name! The People's Champion has rechristened his gold as the International Championship, on a quest to bring unity to a dissonant world. But a dominant force rises in his path, one that wants all of the gold, no piece untouched. Stephanie Matsuda, determined to show the world that she has the talent and work ethic to deserve her huge ambitions.
♪ Do you want me to fight it, do you want me to let go?
Yeah, you tell me to fight it, and you damn me if I don't
So let me bleed it out and purge me, I can't see
No, I can't see, no, I can't see
'Cause I can't see
'Cause I can't see ♪
Havoc and Zolton. The Nightmare King's reign of terror siezes the company over the year. The Man of Chaos cares not for alliances or dark fates, but quests for success that has eluded him year after year on Dystopia, so many awards but never the World Champion! Is the soul of 2020 truly more Terrifying, or Chaotic?
♪ Let me feel it 'cause I don't know, I can't see
No, I can't see, no, I can't see ♪
We fade on the images once again of the four Shoguns.
Shogun is starting up, and Elijah Copeland is in his locker room, and there is no Ace Andrews or Dany Sena around. He's dressed in his ring gear and prepared for the fight against Levi. Elijah knows how tough Levi is, but Elijah knows just how tough he is as well. There is a knock on his door and that is when Faith comes in. She's wearing a casual white top, jeans, and boots.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEWER | FAITH WILDE
Elijah, I wanted to get some words from you. I want to know what's going through your mind about tonight.
GOLDEN STANDARD | ELIJAH COPELAND
What do you want to know, Faith?
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEWER | FAITH WILDE
Well, how does it feel to be out of the Sanatorium? Technically, you're the last one in the Sanatorium brand to win this. 'Cause Levi is on Dystopia, and doesn't count.
GOLDEN STANDARD | ELIJAH COPELAND
Glad someone agrees with me. Listen, Levi is going to learn what happens when you step up against me. Levi will learn a painful lesson, and all the talk he did on Twitter is going to be nothing more than words. I get it he's undefeated, but so am I.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEWER | FAITH WILDE
If you beat Levi, who do you want to face?
GOLDEN STANDARD | ELIJAH COPELAND
That's a tough one considering both are talented, but I'm more talented. You see, it doesn't matter who I face, because the results will remain the same, and that is me walking out and winning it all. In the end, the results remain the same, and that's me standing on top of the world. Josh, Renee, and Levi stand no chance, and I'm going to prove that tonight. Now, why don't you do me a favor and get the hell out of here.
Faith walks away as Elijah warms up for his match.
The camera pans around the Tokyo Dome. Just then "Breaking Through" by The Wreckage hits the speakers in the arena. The doors open up.
♪ Sever every tie
Untangle every lie
Your words don't mean anything anymore, no
Never satisfied ♪
RING ANNOUNCER | ZANE MULHOLLAND
The following is the Shogun Semi-Final Match for the Sanatorium Block! Introducing first, weighing in at two hundred ten pounds, he hails from Lancaster, Pennsylvania... the Golden Standard, ELIJAH COPELAND!
Just then Elijah is seen coming through the open doors of the Sanatorium. He is seen wearing a black muscle shirt with "The Copeland Era" written on the front, black and gold trunks with Copeland written on the back in gold, black knee pads, black and gold boots, white wrapped up hand on his left hand, black wrist tape on his left, black dog tag with "Elijah Copeland" written in it, and a black sweatband up his arms with "Copeland" written in gold. He put his wrist together and gets a huge smirk on his face. He looks around and nods.
♪ But I won't compromise myself for you
Anymore anymore, no
You're so complicated
I'm so over it ♪
He starts walking down the aisle towards the ring. He gets ringside and walks towards the steps. He stops there for a few seconds.
♪ Don't tell me everything is all right
(I know you know)
Don't tell me how to live my life
I'm breaking through tonight ♪
He slaps the steps a few times before walking up them. He walks alongside the edge of the ring. He enters it and walks towards the turnbuckle.
♪ You can crash and burn this time
As I leave it all behind
These scars won't breathe anymore anymore, no
Sounds like goodbye ♪
He looks around at everything that is inside of this place and more. He takes off his dog tags and puts them in the corner. He then takes off his shirt and throws it to the ground. He waits patiently in the corner waiting for the opponent as his music fades.
The heavy bass beat blended with stadium pow-wow chanting of "R.E.D." comes over the speakers in its place.
♪ True and living by the G Code, what the fuck is fleek though?
Don't ask them, what do he know? What I forgot is better than whatever they remember.
Never mind, I'm off it, it’s quiet for 'em, time to put the temper tantrums to the quiet corner.
HUSH! That’s enough, said the ruler, no suckas allowed to break bread or asunder-- ♪
The bass drops and at the top of the ramp, the hulking form of Levi Tsingine appears in his trademark fur coat.
RING ANNOUNCER | ZANE MULHOLLAND
And his opponent, weighing in at two hundred forty seven pounds, hailing from the Navajo Nation, he is the Wolf... LEVI TSINGINE!
He makes his way slowly down to the ring, soaking in the atmosphere of the arena, of the moment. Once in the ring he sheds the fur, passing it to the ringside assistants. The referee goes through the rituals of commencement.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
Wow, we're in Japan! Holy schmoley!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
WWH flew us out to relieve our brilliant colleagues, Mister Steele and Mister Foster. And of course, we get to call the Sanatorium Semi-Finals!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
Yes, that is the long version. You adapted quicker, I'm still on WE'RE IN JAPAN, HOLY SCHMOLEY!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
I'm more surprised that you're censoring yourself right now.
The bell rings and the two are quick off the blocks. Levi is the bigger man and gets the upper hand, clotheslining Elijah, coming off the ropes and clotheslining him again... and a third time.
A small chuckle from the big man as he picks up Copeland and throws him into the corner. He runs at him for a splash but Elijah side steps. He drop kicks the big man in the back, sending him face first into the turnbuckle.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
Oof, that was a strong start for Levi, but Elijah takes over.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
Of course he does. Win it for me, bae!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
Not this again.
The much quicker Elijah stays on the assault, knowing he is going to need offense to counter the big man. He grabs him around the head and comes off the ropes, going for a bulldog. He connects, but Levi stands up quickly. Seemingly unphased, Elijah comes off the ropes again for a cross body but Levi catches him, dropping him with a back body drop.
Elijah is crawling to the ropes. He lifts himself up and when he does Levi locks the arms around his waist. German Suplex!!!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
He threw him like a rag doll!
Elijah is crawling again. He uses the ropes to get himself up. A few heavy handed punches from Levi, and he firs him into the ropes.
Out of nowhere, Elijah with the Running step-up Enzuigiri! It only stumbles Levi however as Elijah backs it up with a Step-up axe kick and a snap DDT!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
Yeah! He goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THRR-- Levi gets a shoulder up.
Elijah is already exhausted, but continues the assault, knowing he needs to stay on it. He comes off the ropes and drops a knee to the face of the big man.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
That's it!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
The back and forth energy of this match is making me dizzy. At least I hope that's what it is.
Levi is starting to get up, but Elijah comes off the ropes again with a Shining Wizard. The knee to the face connects again and he hooks the leg.
The ref gets in place.
ONE!
TWO!
Levi kicks out again.
Elijah is exhausted, and seems a bit frustrated.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
Come on! You've got this, just cinch it in!
He comes off the ropes for ANOTHER shining Wizard but Levi catches him in mid air.
The Iron Nail - Clawhold STO!!!!!
And just like that, it's over. Levi brushes off his shoulders and covers.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
WINNER VIA PINFALL: LEVI TSINGINE
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
Elijah is finally beaten! It's Levi to face the Dystopia Block winner! Navajo Nation moves to the finals of Shogun!
Renee Jonae is found backstage in the dark, having observed the first Shogun Match of the night while getting psyched up for her own contest. As Faith Wilde walks in, Jonae senses her presence and speaks to her, Jonae slightly almost glowing from the light radiating off the monitor she’s looking at.
🗽THE FAY NOIRE | RENÉE JONAE🗽
Is the world not made of small wonders? It just occurred to me, I’m facing one quickly rising talent so I can meet another new kid on the block that’s already made it to the Shogun finals. In some ways, I’m playing catch up with prodigies, but perhaps I’ll be the one to showcase these hungry beasts have bitten off more than they can chew by trying to snack on a feast fit for a shogun.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEWER | FAITH WILDE
You think you can stave them off from their feast as you claim the Shogun throne?
🗽THE FAY NOIRE | RENÉE JONAE🗽
It’s not a matter of if I think I can, it’s something I HAVE to do. This is the first pay-per-view that I might earn my way into a one on one main event. This has been what all my great successes and bitter failures have prepared me for. I have to go out there and live up to the magic that’s been promised. Once upon a time, I faced a woman who’d go on to become a Hall of Hero that year, and it was called past vs present. These days, my allies in the Revolution speak as if I have forged ahead and they believe I shall win this tournament while they proudly catch up to me. Matsuda says I’m not hungry anymore, as if I’ve been at the head of the table and had my fill. I’m flattered, but I haven’t actually reached the pinnacle quite yet! People give me a smidge more credit than I’ve earned. I think I’ve proven I can beat ANYONE in that locker room, but I have not delivered on being the present face of this company. Not until I can do this when the lights shine the brightest in the main event.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEWER | FAITH WILDE
You’ll have to get through Josh Kaine first.
🗽THE FAY NOIRE | RENÉE JONAE🗽
Indeed, quite the resourceful hunter that one. The Wolf had spoken of being ensnared by him, apparently, Mr Kaine is forming alliances. A fear I always had with him, he’s so dangerous by himself, but he seems to be addicted to flirting with disturbing the natural order of things, if you follow his overall wrestling career with groups closely. Sometimes, he crosses the line from being The Hunter towards becoming a poacher willing to harm his habitat to get ahead. I can only hope he doesn’t try anything foolish in that regard towards me, there’s a reason The Revolutionaries were formed, and it wasn’t just to stop Ashes of the Wake. They were merely the biggest problem and the one that got personal with us. Ragnarok used to also be in our sights before they self-imploded. We will bring low any attempts to make WWH a place where schemes topple over what we do in that ring through our own abilities!
I am proud that I have been able to entertain and touch the hearts of many of the WWH fans, but I am not going to be limited to being simply a Dystopia delight that perpetually sits on the cusps of her potential. Matsuda being a double champion and these new debutants already vying for the main event spot on PPV, have all shown me that my so-called time as “the present” of WWH might pass me by before it even gets started if I keep waiting around for my turn!
I’m not that passive soul that beats Havoc one on one in the middle of the ring and then meekly sits by thinking something will eventually come of it while others get put in contendership matches instead of me!
There’s a reason why I’ve been fighting this hard in Shogun! A reason I’ve revisited my whole life to reacquaint myself with my roots and what I fight for! I DO HUNGER FOR THAT TOP SPOT! AND I KNOW IT’S NOT SOMETHING THAT JUST FALLS DOWN FROM THE SKY IF YOU KEEP WAITING FOR IT!
YOU HAVE TO WOMAN UP AND GET IT YOURSELF!
Tonight, I go and get it.
Renee Jonae stands up focused and walks passed Faith to go to her match.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is the second match of the semi-finals in the Shogun tournament and is set for one fall!
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
Introducing first representing France and weighing in at one hundred and thirty-five pounds…THE FAY NOIRE....RENEE JONAE!!!
The lights go out as purple smoke goes down the ramp and Jonae walks down with her right hand slightly raised with her index finger up, as if leading the people with her through the dark. There is a faint light around her and “fairy/fay” silhouettes dance within the smoke. She walks up the ring steps and onto the turnbuckle, snapping her fingers to dissipate the darkness and smoke. She stays in place looking at the crowd, then looks to the camera with a wink and smile before descending the corner.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
And her opponent…representing Germany and weighing in at one hundred and ninety pounds, THE HUNTER….JOSH KAINE!!
♪ Aaah! Aaah! Aaah! Aaah! ♪
The raspy and electric voice of Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley and those distinctive guitar riffs suddenly starts over the speakers of the arena, igniting a pop from the crowd. Josh Kaine appears from backstage, a grin across his face as he walks down the ramp slapping hands with some of the fans before jumping into the ring and taking a corner opposite his opponent.
♪ I believe them bones are me
Some say we’re born into the grave
I feel so alone, gonna end up a
Big ole pile of them bones ♪
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
And the referee has called for the bell!
The referee calls for the bell and we are underway! Renee and Josh circle, feeling each other out, before locking up– Kaine drops her with an armdrag! Renee doesn’t stay down for long, but Josh doesn’t let up, either, drop kicking Renee’s leg out from under her! Josh kips up, and as Renee gets to her hands and knees, Kaine sends a kick to her ribs– caught! Renee sweeps Josh’s leg out from under him, holding on to the other, and drops an elbow across Josh’s femur!
Renee pops up, grabbing Josh’s leg once again, and somersaulting over his body, and Josh’s leg snaps back! He rolls over, holding his thigh!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
A great strategy from the Fay Noire, work on the legs to slow Josh Kaine down.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
But it’s going to take more than that to put him down--Josh Kaine surprised everyone with getting the victory over Sah’ta Thor and the man fighting Havoc for the World Title, Zolton!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
I have no doubt we’ll see great things from Josh Kaine, but first he has to get through Renee...and she’s already beaten him once!
Jonae pulls Kaine up, but Josh puts her back down with a jawbreaker! Josh shakes out his leg as Renee stumbles back into the ropes, and Josh catches her with a spear that puts both competitors through the ropes and to the floor!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Both competitors are on the outside! Drastic measures by Josh Kaine may work against him!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Maybe, but Renee’s not getting up so quickly either!
Danny Smith starts a ten count as Renee and Josh try to get back up! Renee clearly took the brunt of the fall, laying on her stomach and clutching her back and the back of her head, while Josh is on his hands and knees, trying to shake out the cobwebs!
ONE!
Josh pulls Renee up, whipping her into the guardrail– Renee reverses it!
TWO!
Josh doesn’t hit, though, and leaps up onto the guardrail, and springing off with a massive roundhouse kick that drops his opponent to the floor!
THREE!
Josh’s still shaking out his leg as Renee attempts to get to her feet!
FOUR!
Josh pulls Renee to her feet once again, whipping her into the ring steps! Renee hits with a clang!
FIVE!
Josh pulls Renee up by the hair, rolling her into the ring and following close behind!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
And Kaine just swung the pendulum the other way!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
He knows what he has to do to win--but can he do it?
Josh steps around Renee, still trying to work out his leg, as Renee is trying to pull herself up! Josh waves for her to stand, and Renee manages to pull herself to a vertical base, before turning around… right into a tilt-a-whirl headscissors from the challenger! Renee drops back to the mat, and Kaine lets out a war cry! Renee is barely there, trying to pull herself to her feet on the ropes! Kaine pulls her up, and whips her to the other side– reversal by the Fay Noire!! Josh comes off the ropes and ducks a Jonae clothesline, and as Renee turns around Josh is back with his brutal flying armbar!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Fenrir’s Bite!!
Renee howls in pain as Josh wrenches the elbow back! Kaine screams another war cry, applying unbelievable force! The referee calls for him to break it up!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
What?! Kaine has this one!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Renee got her foot on the ropes! Ring positioning will do you in!
Sure enough, the Jonae’s foot is hooked over the bottom rope, and Kaine throws Renee’s arm back down in frustration! He grabs Renee by the hair, pulling her off the ropes and closer to the center of the ring! Kaine doesn’t let go as the referee starts to admonish him for it, but he gets Renee to her feet! Josh wraps his arm around Renee’s face!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Is he going for the Iron Maiden?!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
NO! The Fay Noire escaped it!
Josh swings Renee forward– no! Renee slips out, dropping to her back and rolling Josh up! Kaine kicks wildly, trying to escape!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Renee collapses to the mat in a heap, and Josh Kaine looks absolutely shocked! He sits up and starts to laugh at himself, pushing himself up to his feet and extending a hand for his opponent. There is some reluctance, but she soon takes that offer and Josh hauls her to her feet. He shakes her hand as her music hits and Sona Raylee joins Renee in the ring.
The referee raises Jonae’s hand in victory as her opponent leaves the ring.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND THE DYSTOPIA SHOGUN FINALIST…..RENEE JONAE!!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Unbelievable! Josh Kaine almost had this match won, but Renee Jonae pulled the victory out of thin air!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
But it looks like this fight took a lot more out of Renee! How will she fare when she faces down Sanatorium’s Shogun finalist?
YOUR WINNER VIA PINFALL: RENEE JONAE
We cut to one of the hallways of locker rooms backstage and stop just before a door marked Wolf and Blackbird to see none other than Maggie McIntyre, already in her ring gear, push the door open. Seated on one of the benches is her companion, Levi Tsingine. The Navajo witch is a sweaty mess, but smiles at the sight of her.
She steps forward, grabbing a towel from over her shoulder as she leans in to wipe his brow before taking a seat next to him. Maggie rests her head on his shoulder and exhales loudly.
THE WOLF | LEVI TSINGINE
You alright there, Magpie?
Maggie shakes her head gently.
THE BLACKBIRD | MAGGIE MCINTYRE
I saw it again just now.
His brows furrow and Tsingine turns to look at his companion a little more closely. She’s been acting odd like this since before they left for Tokyo.
THE WOLF | LEVI TSINGINE
What did you see this time?
THE BLACKBIRD | MAGGIE MCINTYRE
The same thing as yesterday--feathers falling in my peripherals. I don’t know what it’s supposed to mean.
She lets out a noise of frustration--his first match is done and hers will not be until later in the show. Tsingine puts an arm around her, pulling her in close. He can sense her frustration and he squeezed her gently.
THE WOLF | LEVI TSINGINE
We’ll figure it out, Blackbird.
THE BLACKBIRD | MAGGIE MCINTYRE
I’m going to run down a bottle of ibuprofen--the one in my bag is gone.
The odd pair exchange a gentle kiss before Maggie stands up. She runs a hand through his hair, looking over his face before she kisses him again, hard fast and hungry. They only break for a much needed breather as Maggie begins to speak again.
THE BLACKBIRD | MAGGIE MCINTYRE
I want you to win this damn tournament--especially now that Josh Kaine is out of the running. I’m going to find him as well.
Tsingine nods, letting her go.
THE WOLF | LEVI TSINGINE
Don’t be gone too long, Blackbird. You have a contendership to win.
We cut back to ringside for the Affliction Championship match!!
The lights dim, as a lions roar is heard, Vincent Lyons Jr appears on the stage in a black jacket as "Wretched and Divine" by Black Veil Brides starts, flanked by his sister Victoria Cadney Lyons.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
The following match is for one fall, and is for the Affliction Championship! Introducing first, he is the challenger, weighing in at two hundred twenty five pounds, hailing from Cameron, North Carolina... he is The Young Lion, Vincent Lyons Junior!
He falls to his knees, and spreads his arms out, taking in the reaction from the fans, as his sister poses behind him, both head down the ramp to the ring, wearing friendly smiles, as Vincent does his arms out pose once more on the ring apron, before entering through the middle rope, and posing mid ring, with his sister as they did on the stage.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
And his opponent...
The lights go out in the arena as the crowd waits in anticipation for the arrival of the Nightmare King. A red spotlight appears near the curtains as smoke engulfs the entire stage. “Delusions of Savior” by Slayer hits the PA System as men and women donning face paint crawl out of the smoke and surround the stage for the arrival of ‘their savior’.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
He weighs in tonight at two hundred seventeen pounds... and is the current reigning and defending AFFLICTION CHAMPION... The Nightmare King, The Harbinger of Reality... HAVOC!
“Repentless” by Slayer kicks in with strobing red lights, as Jada Blaire steps out of the smoke with a menacing grin followed by the stone faced Havoc with a barbed wire baseball bat in hand. All the men and women around the stage bow at his presence as Havoc slowly makes his way down the ramp accompanied by Jada Blaire, and the strobing red lights lighting their path. He places the bat at ringside before climbing up to the top turnbuckle and embraces the negative crowd reaction with a smirk on his face.
The referee sets things to right, the bell rings as the two circle. The Japanese crowd is still buzzing from the sheer magnitude of this event. After a few fake outs, they finally lock up. Havoc slides behind Lyons and locks in a sleeper, but the quick footed Lyons slides out of that and puts Havoc into a wrist lock. He pushes Havoc towards the ropes, arm still locked. Havoc puts his feet up and uses the turnbuckle to spring back, flipping behind Lyons and wrapping arms around the waist. He goes for a suplex but Lyons lands on his feet. Havoc turns around into a drop kick.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
This has been a back and forth match in the early going. Both of these men are so quick on their feet.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Lyons knows he has to out-quick Havoc to win this, he can't out power him.
Lyons lifts Havoc up by the head and whips him into the corner. He crashes hard into the turnbuckle but explodes out of it and levels Lyons with a clothesline. The Affliction Champ is quickly on him, coming off the ropes with a moonsault from the middle rope, into a leg hook pin.
ONE!
TWO!
Lyons gets a shoulder up.
The Affliction Champ looks down at Lyons and sticks his tongue out before picking him up by the head. He chops Lyons twice in the chest and whips him into the ropes. He goes for a clothesline again but Lyons ducks and comes off the rebound with a spinning heel kick.
Lyons comes off the ropes again and drops an elbow.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Lyons has some life here. He wants this title.
He lifts Havoc into the corner, hitting several knee strikes to the mid section and torso. He adds chops and blows to the knees, and whips Havoc into the other side. He runs and splashes the champ. Havoc stumbles out into the middle of the ring and Lyons hits a Head-Scissors takedown. The crowd cheers as he looks at the top rope.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Is he thinking that I think he is here?
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
I think so. It's Flyin' Lyon time!
He gets to the top rope but Havoc is up. He shakes the ropes and Lyons falls, straddling the turnbuckle.
Havoc gorilla presses Lyons, and goes to toss him off the top rope but Lyons slides under.
Sunset flip.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
HE'S GOT THE TIGHTS!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-- NO Havoc kicks out!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
WE ALMOST HAD A NEW CHAMPION THERE!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Too close.
Lyons slaps the mat a couple of times. Havoc pops up. Havoc goes for the sick kick, Lyons ducks it again, spins him.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Lyons Roar !!!!!!!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
The DDT and Havoc is OUT! Lyons covers!
ONE!
TWO!
THR--NO!
Lyons slaps the mat again.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
What does he have to do to beat Havoc here?
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Lyons has come to play tonight but we know how tough Havoc is. He is gonna need more than this.
Lyons picks up Havoc again. Havoc chops out of it. He ducks a punch and sweeps out the legs. Lyons pops up and Havoc nails a Flapjack.
Lyons rolls out of the ring.
Havoc leap frogs the top rope and splashes down on top of Vincent Lyons on the outside. The crowd OOOHS
Havoc crawls off and uses the apron to get himself up. Lyons is stirring, refusing to stay down. Lyons gets to his feet using the barricade, and takes a step towards Havoc.
SUPERKICK.
Havoc puts Lyons flat on his back again and rolls into the ring. The ref begins to count as Lyons is out.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Havoc has survived so far. That kick was pure survival. He may escape here.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Lyons stirring a bit though.
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
SEVEN!
Lyons has a hand on the apron.
EIGHT!
NINE!
He makes it into the ring. Havoc smiles a wicked smile and picks up Lyons.
Havoc knocks Lyons down with a hard shot. He climbs to the top rope. The crowd roars again as he signals.
He jumps.
Twilight Blitz (Diving Foot Stomp)!
He lands right on the chest of Lyons!
Bouncing off the ropes he goes for the liontamer finisher.......
LYONS GETS HIS KNEES UP!
Havoc is grabbing at his midsection, rolling and wincing. Havoc gets to his feet, holding his midsection and Lyons kicks him in the wounded gut.
DDT!
Lyons rolls into the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
We're gonna have a new champ here!
THR----NO, HAVOC GETS A SHOULDER UP!
Lyons is visibly frustrated. He can't put the champ away. Havoc rolls out of the ring. Lyons follows. But Havoc seems to have something up his sleeve. Lyons turns Havoc around by the shoulder, and Havoc slaps him. This backs off Lyons just enough for Havoc to pull the time keeper off the chair. He folds up the chair.
He throws it into the ring. Lyons and Havoc now trade blows on the outside and Havoc bounces Lyons head off the ring post. He grabs the scrappy challenger by the head and rolls him into the ring.
Lyons, now a little busted from the ring post, gets to his feet again.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
I don't have a good feeling about this.
Havoc plants Lyons with a spinebuster.
He goes for a pin.
ONE!
TWO!
Lyons gets a shoulder up.
Havoc grabs the chair, obviously a plan B of the spinebuster didn't get the job done.
He lays Lyons head down on the chair.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
NO! No no no no!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
After a match of this caliber it can't end like this.
Havoc says something to Lyons, then looks directly at the ref.
He slams his foot down.
Devil’s Repent!!!!!!
But Lyons moved! Havoc's foot hits the empty chair and he pulls back. Lyons chops at the knee, taking Havoc to one knee. He comes off the ropes for a running knee strike but Havoc grabs the chair....
He swings...
AND CRACKS LYONS ACROSS THE HEAD!
A sickening thud as the ref calls for the bell.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Havoc is going to keep the title here. Damnit. He couldn't beat Vincent Lyons on this night, and he knew it! He took the easy way out!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
For all that is good and holy, there needs to be a rematch. Lyons brought it tonight, shame it had to end this way!
Vincent Lyons Junior's music starts playing, as the technical winner here tonight. Havoc rolls out of the ring, going for his title, seemingly wanting to get out of Dodge and prepare for his second match, having deemed this not worth his time. But before he can make the ramp, the music comes to a screeching halt, then changes abruptly.
The laughter-like synths of Ashnikko's "Daisy" blasts out of the P.A. as the images on the tron shift to Angelica Ambrose.
♪ You don't wanna see me bratty
Pet the kitty, call me catty
Make your man call me Daddy
He talk too much, he's too chatty ♪
We don't get any further in the song before the woman herself is marching out hard enough that it's a wonder that her stiletto heels don't snap under the force.
WWH CEO | ANGELICA AMBROSE
NO-- NO NO NO NONONONO!
She keeps on coming, to the point where she's in Havoc's face-- considering she's six feet tall flat footed, in heels she's actually got a slight height edge on him. They're practically nose to nose when security gets the hint and actually moves to separate the CEO and the double champion, surprised that their higher-up is the one coming for him of all things.
WWH CEO | ANGELICA AMBROSE
That's cute, that's really cute, sir. Retaining via disqualification and saving yourself for Zolton, are you? Really? NOT ON MY WATCH, YOU SON OF A BITCH!
The crowd screams and cheers at the outburst and Havoc yells over the noise, pointing at the woman with the microphone. Angelica has stopped trying to shove herself in Havoc's face, standing a few yards up on the ramp with security milling between them as she speaks.
WWH CEO | ANGELICA AMBROSE
You know, I heard it when you tried to paint management as your enemy, you rebel you. You want management as an enemy? You got it, Jack! That just means you aren't getting away with fuckall anymore! Normally I'd leave booking matches to my general managers, but seeing as they're booked to fight each other tonight? Allow me to lay down the consequences right here and right now. See, I'd restart this match, but Mister Lyons needs concussion testing and a checkup before he's cleared to perform again after what you just did. So get ready, because on the next Dystopia, you're defending that Affliction Title against him again. And should you decide to take a shortcut in that match as well? The title WILL change hands in the event of disqualification!
The crowd pops at this, but she's not done.
WWH CEO | ANGELICA AMBROSE
And while I'm at it? Your match against Zolton... it's now no-disqualification! You won't be surprising him with a chair, he'll be armed with one too!
Havoc yells something, asking for a microphone.
WWH CEO | ANGELICA AMBROSE
Oh, you want to talk, sweetums? Talk on your own time! I don't want to hear it! Let's go to the back!
The Spooky Scary Skeletons are standing by, in front of a giant sculpted cake of a New Years ball. Frosting and stars decorated in yellows and pinks don’t quite disguise the obvious hatch at the top of the baked structure. Just below that hatch, the frosting is designed with “ISLE” written to show this as a blatant promotional shill of the upcoming developmental brand. You can’t tell that the Skellies are excited about this one because well, masks. But their bodily mannerisms and hand gestures are able to convey the enthusiasm of this moment. Mike Lavicle begins the introduction.
SAGE OF THE DIVINERS | MIKE LAVICLE
Boys and ghouls, ladies and gentle-ghasts. Welcome to Shogun! I hope you all have been enjoying yourselves here in the Land of the Rising sun. I know we have!
Hugh Merus, the stockier skeleton brother chimes in.
THE COUNT OF CATS | HUGH MERUS
I didn’t even KNOW you could have Ramen with the corpse of baby chickens boiled inside! Scrumptious!
Lavicle sighs.
SAGE OF THE DIVINERS | MIKE LAVICLE
Eggs, my brother Merus. They’re called eggs. At best they’re the embryo’s of baby chickens boiled inside.
Hugh nods with enthusiasm.
THE COUNT OF CATS | HUGH MERUS
Now that’s using your noodle! Kind of like what we’re gonna do tonight! In a Tag Team Elimination Chamber match against eight other groups! We’re gonna scramble the competition! Keep abreast of all threats, and ensure we don’t come into this match half cocked!
Mike’s head slowly turns and tilts in confusion at the series of chicken based puns coming from his tag team partner.
SAGE OF THE DIVINERS | MIKE LAVICLE
...Riiiight. Now before we lose the plot completely here folks. I bet you’re all expecting our dear Necrosis to pop out of the top of this cake, bringing in a New Years Dead Baby in her arms in a form of macabre celebration bringing in the New Year and announcing herself as an official signed member of the WWH Isle Roster...and you’d be right! Necrosis, come ooon out!
Hugh Merus lights a pair of sparklers as they gesture to the top of the New Years Isle Branded cake, but nothing pops out of the top of the baked tower. Instead, The Necrosis comes shambling into the scene from the right side of the camera, her head held down in shame and shuffling her feet.
SAGE OF THE DIVINERS | MIKE LAVICLE
Necrosis? What happened? Why aren’t you in the cake?
The Necrosis twirls her toe in a shy circle with her hands held behind her back. Like an adorable zombified schoolgirl.
LIVING DEAD GIRL | THE NECROSIS
...MATERNITY WARD...NO LET ME TAKE THE BABIES…NO ISLE EITHER...SOMEONE ELSE DEBUT INSTEAD.
Hugh Merus snaps his fingers.
THE COUNT OF CATS | HUGH MERUS
Aww shucks. I hate it when that happens! But if you’re in here...who’s supposed to be in there, representing the Spooky Scary Family in Isle?
There is gruff, guttural voice that emanates from within the New Years confection. It sends a chill down the spines of the Spooky Scary Skeletons.
??:
Come on boys and girls. Come a little closer. I’m the Reanimator.
Suddenly, out from the hatch crawls a pair of creatures similar in makeup to The Necrosis. Dressed in shimmering bikinis and ribbons draped over their chests like contestants in a Miss Universe pageant. They creep their way down the structure and flank either side of the Necrosis and the Skellie Bois. Following their exit and subsequent “Boogeying” to the Euro-Techno pop that suddenly has taken over this scene, is a rather dashing looking gentleman with short blonde hair and matching toothbrush mustache. He is wearing a labcoat and carrying a rather cartoonishly large syringe filled with fluorescent green liquid. The Spooky Scary Skeletons try to gasp their shock, but they are overtaken by the “Groove” so to speak. All present are forced into a trance like dance routine as the figure cackles maniacally.
THE REANIMATOR | DR. KILLJOY
Children...at last I’ve finally found you...It’s...so good to be home. Dr. Killjoy at your service...Coming to an ISLE near you...mwahahahaha!
We return to ringside. Ashnikko's "Daisy" blasts out of the P.A. The crowd raises to their feet in anticipation, wanting to see what WWH's CEO will do this time after her outburst earlier in the show at Havoc.
♪ You don't wanna see me bratty
Pet the kitty, call me catty
Make your man call me Daddy
He talk too much, he's too chatty ♪
Angelica Ambrose walks out on the entrance ramp, a great deal more composed than when we last saw her. She makes her way down to the ring with a briefcase and microphone in hand.
♪ CEO, I'm savvy
Respect a bitch, I'm a maverick
Flexible, so elastic
But don't you dare bend a bitch backwards ♪
The music fades, and she gets right to the point.
WWH CEO | ANGELICA AMBROSE
Jonna Austin. A young woman with a legacy, who triumphed in a big match-- and more importantly-- has been blossoming on Dystopia since her return. She's owed a prize, and it's time to find out what it is. Jonna, will you join me down here?
"Poison Girl" begins to play as dark pink, purple, and silver lights wave all around the arena and audience as Jonna makes her way from backstage with Harper by her side, a slight smirk on their faces as Jonna bounces around a little to the music. She stretches a little then the pair begin jogging down the ramp, high fiving the fans as she does. Jonna slides in under the bottom rope then pops up quickly, a smirk still on her face as Harper claps for her from the middle of the ring. She jumps onto the bottom rope, grabbing the top rope as she leans over it, the smirk never leaving her face while she blows a few kisses to the fans before hugging her friend.
JONNA AUSTIN
Thank you, Ms. Ambrose. I’m happy to be here tonight, and I’m excited to find out what the prize in the case is. I’m sure it’s going to be well worth the wait.
Jonna smiles as she lowers the microphone, looking around the arena before setting her eyes back on Angelica and the case. The CEO nods, then clicks open the locks on the briefcase. What's inside is a piece of paper.
WWH CEO | ANGELICA AMBROSE
This is a contract for a contendership to the Affliction Title. Now after the events earlier in the evening, there will be a rematch between Vincent Lyons Junior and Havoc on Dystopia-- but after that, you will be the next contender for the Affliction Championship, Jonna. What do you think?
The crowd cheers at the match that's just been announced. Angelica smiles, genuinely happy to extend the opportunity to the other woman.
JONNA AUSTIN
That’s amazing! Thank you for the opportunity! After what happened earlier, I can understand the rematch, but I’m looking forward to my shot at it afterwards.
Jonna smiles brightly and hugs Harper before she extends her hand to shake Angelica’s hand. She wouldn’t lie, she was hoping a title opportunity was the prize. Knowing that it was definitely made the wait worthwhile like she had hoped it would. Angelica gave the younger woman's hand a firm, big shake, then slid the case over to her to keep.
As we return to the action, ”Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar feat. Lucenzo hits and Hanari spins and dances his way out to the ramp in traditional Latin Bachata-style.
RING ANNOUNCER | ZANE MULHOLLAND
Making their way down to the ring, from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and weighing in tonight at two hundred thirty eight pounds, “The Perfect Storm” Hanari Carnes.
He is carrying the flag of the Dominican Republic on a flagpole over his shoulder. He swings his hips and points at the ladies in the front row, winking and making the gun symbol with his thumb and index finger of his free hand. He spins again and walks his way down to the ring with a cocky head swing and a million dollar smile. Climbing the ring steps he gets into the ring, getting on the top rope and waving the flag a few times before jumping down and preparing for the match.
Then after a few moments, David Morgan steps out from the heavy curtain leading backstage wearing a simple pressed black beret with the WWH logo on it as “Soldiers” by Otherwise begins.
RING ANNOUNCER | ZANE MULHOLLAND
Coming down to the ring next, hailing from Northern Macedonia and weighing in tonight at 217 lbs, this is “The Brazen Bull” David Morgan.
He stands at attention with a broad smile on his face saluting the audience as a whole, as the song picks up he stomps one foot before the other at the top of the ramp setting off a succession of three pyrotechnics with each stomp, when each side has fired three sets he would excitedly jog down the ramp however much of his theme that has passed cuts off as David starts hamming it up with any fans assembled nearby while progressing to the ring, Once near the ring David would gesture with his hands to imitate an angry bull about to charge, before emphatically charging for the ring and sliding in under the bottom rope.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
Guess who's back... back again... call a match... for some friends...
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
Do you know these men?
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
No, but they could be new friends!
Then the referee starts doing the pre-match check on David Morgan who obliges by doing so in an entertaining fashion. Then the referee moves to Hanari Carnes who nods and obliges to the pre-match check as well. Then once the referee has completed the pre-match check onto Carnes and Morgan, they for the bell and action begins.
Carnes and Morgan shake hands to show a code of honor of sorts before locking up in a collar and elbow. They hold onto this for a few moments to see who gains the first advantage. Then like a viper, David Morgan tries to lunge in and bring Hanari Carnes down into a Front Facelock for what appears to be a DDT but instead gets stopped and tossed to the mat onto his butt with a Snapmare. Then Carnes immediately grabs Morgan and places him into a Butterfly Lock. The referee goes down to see if Morgan gives in. After a few moments of the hold, Morgan starts to power his way out.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
Nice chain wrestling technique here by these men, drawing us in with their mesmerizing work.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
You say tomato, I say pee break.
Morgan proceeds to spin behind Carnes with a Hammerlock before grabbing Carnes and slamming him down across his knee with a Pendulum Backbreaker. He goes for cover as the referee jumps down to make the count…
ONE!
Then Carnes immediately kicks out after a count of one.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
I almost had an interest there. Way too early for it to end yet, though.
Then Morgan smiles as he gets up and goes into the nearest corner and starts to hype the fans up for something big. Once Carnes has gotten up to a vertical base, Morgan starts to charge towards him with what appears to be one of his signatures, a boneshaking Spear. But Carnes has it somewhat scouted as he slams his knee into Morgan’s face with some kind of a Knee Lift Reversal to make Morgan go down onto the mat in a heap.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
AAH! Ooh, that was brutal!
Then Carnes smiles as climbs to the nearest corner and proceeds to climb to the top rope. He looks down at Morgan and does the finger guns to indicate that this is it. As he then leaps off the top rope with one of his signatures, a beautifully magnificent Elbow Drop from the Top Rope. As he lands onto Morgan with it, the crowd cheers just like if Macho Man Randy Savage had hit his version.
Then Carnes goes to cover Morgan. The referee sees the cover and goes down for the count…
ONE!
TWO!
Morgan manages to kick out at the count as an almost immediate transition, Carnes goes to lock in his finisher, Viva La Republic! (a Cross Armbreaker.) But Morgan stops him from doing so by clasping his hands together as Carnes tries to break Morgan’s grip.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
NO! But Meat Boy expects it, and whirlybirds him into another solution!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
Meat Boy?!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
You know. Carne. Like Asada, guisada, picada...
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
Too many Los Angeles taco trucks for you.
But as Carnes appears to have it, Morgan powers out and immediately grabs Carnes by the face with his other signature, an Iron Claw. But instead of going for the submission, David Morgan manages to push Carnes into the corner.
REFEREE
Morgan, break it!
ONE!
TWO!
Morgan breaks it after a count of two and then lays in a few left hand punches to Carnes' gut before walking away to try getting some feeling back into his right arm. As he does so, Carnes appears to have an idea in his mind for what he wants to try next. As Morgan reaches the corner directly across from him, he starts to charge towards him. As he is shown running towards Morgan, the referee is checking on Morgan to make sure he can continue, but as Carnes leaps off the ropes and attempts to land his other finisher, the Punta Cana Kick!
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
HECKIN' YEAH!
But instead of hitting Morgan, Carnes mistakenly hits the referee due to Morgan being down a little lower than Carnes originally thought. As the referee takes the hit, they manage to signal for the bell before going down to the mat.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
HECKIN' NO!
After a few moments, a different referee makes their way to the ringside area and whispers something into Zane's ear. He stands up to make the announcement.
RING ANNOUNCER | ZANE MULHOLLAND
The winner of the match due to a disqualification, “The Brazen Bull” David Morgan
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
WHAT! WHAT! NO! How disappointing.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
My sentiments exactly. Poor Carnes didn't intend for that. I know rules are rules, but surely they could've done something else with this call.
Then after a few moments, the referee comes to and raises the hand of Morgan as Carnes looks really dejected at what has happened. Then “Soldiers” by Otherwise starts to play as David Morgan plays the crowd a bit upon winning his debut match. Then he walks out of the ring with arms held high as Carnes exits as well looking really dejected that he lost in not only his debut but also on pay per view.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
Okay, but how much promise does he have. I'll be tuning in to Dystopia to see what he gets up to, and I never watch these egotistical overblown schmucks.
WINNER VIA DISQUALIFICATION: DAVID MORGAN
As Hanari argues with the time keeper on the outside of the ring "Beg'' by Seether begins to play as the Toyko Dome's lights turn a dark red.
As the music plays the lights start to pulse to the beat as a group of dark cloaked figures appear at the top of the ramp.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | GIA VAN ZANT
OoooOOOoohhhh, heavy!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | HEL MODANI
This is certainly unsettling.
The group of figures head down the ramp and surround the ring as an image appears on the tron.
After about ten seconds the image fades to nothing as the group enters the ring where Morgan is getting up to his feet. Hanariend his argument with the official and finally leaves up the ramp. One of the figures walks to the center of the ring and lifts his hand up to throw back the hood of the cloak he was wearing. This reveals himself to be none other than the one and only Sah'ta Thor.
SIN INCARNATE | SAH'TA THOR:
I know this is something of shock to you all after the way you all saw me last. Yet, I did warn you all that I was working on something big. As you can see I didn't come alone tonight. Let me introduce you to the initial members of the Imperium.
As each of the other hooded figures reveal their identities Thor hands David a black armband with the same image as had been on the tron moments before.
THE GOTHIC PRINCESS | GOTHICA SKYLIGHT:
SURPRISE! If you peasants were wondering who I was speaking to all of this time, it's OUR leader, Sah'ta Thor. The man, the legend, OUR fearless leader. It was him that told me that I need to get rid of the good girl attitude because in reality, it really never got me anywhere. I had to damn live in my sister's shadow. Well… NO MORE! Thor, thank you so very much for awakening the inner bitch that was so very hiding inside of me. WWH, you have been strongly warned.
She extends her left hand as a symbol of her finally being able to be the violent woman that she was designed to be. A tall slender man spoke next.
IMPERIAL GUARD | HELLION:
Hello I'm Hellion and I'm going to be the bodyguard for this new foundation. If you pricks have any problems, take it up with me!
He lifts his left hand as a sign of him joining this group. Meanwhile, Morgan had slipped on the armband over his left arm and had taken his spot in the formation. Thor stands with a smirk on his lips as he waits for either of the other two men in the ring to speak before continuing on. Arthan steps forward pushing back his hood before lifting his Left hand in the air. With his other hand Arthan lifts a microphone to his mouth to speak.
ARTHAN ARDELEAN:
We stand united at the forefront of his HIS prophecy. Embrace The Left Hand and those who oppose will suffer nothing less than torment and destruction. From the upper echelon down to you peasants, all will feel our presence.
Arthan steps back and bows his head as he folds his hands in front of him. Thor looks over at the still hooded figure and then nods slightly before lifting the microphone back to his lips.
SIN INCARNATE | SAH'TA THOR:
I am sure you all want to know who the last member standing in the ring is. Oh, I can feel the eager anticipation for that knowledge to be revealed. However, now isn't the time for our comrade's reveal. Afterall, Baphomet's Army doesn't give away all of its secrets upfront. You see them Imperium is part of something much larger and in time all of you will come to understand just what that means. For now, know that nothing will ever be the same.
With that Thor drops his microphone as "Beg" by Seether once again blares through the arena. The entire group in the ring raises their left hands into the air as the arena goes dark.
The feed cuts backstage to the locker room hallway one more time--the camera following a thoroughly battered, but surprisingly happy Josh Kaine. Still in his ring gear, we follow him as he heads toward his locker room, hell bent on getting showered and changed in time. He opens the door to reveal...not who he expected.
THE BLACKBIRD | MAGGIE MCINTYRE
She’s not here.
THE HUNTER | JOSH KAINE
I can see that. Where is she?
THE BLACKBIRD | MAGGIE MCINTYRE
Already where she’s supposed to be, I’d imagine.
THE HUNTER | JOSH KAINE
Damn, wanted to wish her luck before she went down.
THE BLACKBIRD | MAGGIE MCINTYRE
I’m headed that way too, I’ll let her know for you.
Maggie starts to walk past him, but is stopped in her tracks as Josh touches her shoulder.
THE HUNTER | JOSH KAINE
Wait...what were you doin’ in here? Just waitin’ for me?
She gives him a somewhat sly smile and nods.
THE BLACKBIRD | MAGGIE MCINTYRE
Something like that. I’ll tell your girlfriend good luck for you, maybe she’ll have a better go of things than you did tonight.
Maggie turns and leaves, not giving the Hunter a chance to respond. He stands there, dumbfounded before remembering what he was there to do and rushes inside, closing the bathroom door after so he can shower and change in time to watch the next match as we cut back to ringside.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
The following contest is a battle royal. The only way to be eliminated is to get thrown over the top rope. The match will continue until there are only two women left in this match. Once that happens, the only way to win is by pinfall or submission.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
Introducing first, she hails from DENVER, COLORADO! She is "THE HOESKI" LATOYA HIXX!
When her music hits she comes out on stage and does a Hixx pose. She walks down the ramp and smiles as she gives the fans a high five. She gets on the ringside and walks up the steps, and enters the ring.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Seriously? Do we have to have her in this match? She doesn't know how to wrestle.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Hey, Hixx may not be the brightest, but she has heart.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
I don't even think she has that either.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Every dog has its day, Steele.
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
Introducing next, she hails from Her Own Personal Hell. She is "THE DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS" LUCY SIXX!!
That is when the "Popular Monster" by Falling In Reverse blast throughout the PA system. She comes down and walks straight to the ring.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Hixx and Sixx have drawn number one and number two.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Unlucky Numbers, but you never know. One of these two could be the winner.
DING! DING! DING!
Both Hixx and Sixx look at each other and begin to circle. They lock up, and Hixx overpowers her, and that is when Hixx brings her to the ropes. Sixx pokes her in the eye as that forces Hixx to move back. She holds her eye, and that's when Sixx moves forward, but as she does, Hixx rushes forward with a clothesline and sends her over to the top rope. Sixx is eliminated from this match and Jacob is shocked.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
OH MY GOD! HIXX JUST ELIMINATED SIXX!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Hixx got this.
ELIMINATION: LUCY SIXX
The crowd begins to rise as the opening of In This Moment's "Comanche" hits the PA system. The Amazon appears on the stage, wearing a black and red leather hooded ring jacket with jutting scale-armor style shoulders, Wardog Roo, a French Mastiff, unrestrained and heeling at her side, and looks at Hixx. Hixx looked back at her and was now scared to death. Nikki begins to walk down as Hixx holds her arm as she enters the ring. Hixx eyes show fear as she backs against the ropes.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Uh oh, Hixx needs to get her butt out of that ring. Nikki Caldwell is about to smoke her.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Jacob, why don't you say it? Hixx is dead.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
I did.
Nikki kicks Hixx in the gut and hits her with an elbow smash to her face. Hixx is against the ropes as Nikki grabs her by the arm and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off as Nikki drops her with a clothesline. Nikki grabs her by the hair and throws her over the top rope. Hixx then hits the outside mat and is eliminated from the match.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Thanks for coming, Hixx.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
You took the words right out of my mouth.
ELIMINATION: LATOYA Hixx
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Here she comes, Victoria Lyons is entering the match.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Business is about to be picked up.
"Fiction (Dreams in Digital)" by Orgy plays over the PA, as Victoria Lyons walks on stage. She pushes her sunglasses up to her forehead and looks around at the crowd before walking down the ramp. She takes off her shades and throws them into the crowd. She then rushes into the ring, and the two start to go at it. Victoria kicks Nikki in the gut and brings her to the corner post. She slams her head into the top turnbuckle post a few times, and you can hear the crowd counting until ten.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Lyons is taking it to Nikki and using that post to her advantage.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
You have to use whatever you can to win, Steele. I know that because I've been there and done stuff like that before.
The camera focused on the Tron as the countdown timer from ten comes up.
The orchestra loudly blares out into the arena, and the masked youngster bursts out the black curtains with a smile. She greets a crowd with an enthusiastic wave before running down the ramp and sliding under the bottom rope to enter the ring. She runs towards Victoria and takes her down with a spear. She then proceeds to lay down a series of shots to her face, and that is when she stands up as the crowd starts to cheer for this woman.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
I've never been a big fan of mask wrestlers.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Why not? I love to see those types of men and women in the ring.
She leans down as she grabs Victoria and brings her to the ropes, and proceeds to eliminate her, but Victoria is able to kick her and push NADIA back. She lands on her feet and takes her down to the ground with a dropkick. Victoria and NADIA both stand up, but that is when the Countdown timer comes up.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Who could it be?
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Let's find out.
Suddenly, the arena lights turn off, and the crowd's hyped up for what is in store. As the opening of “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” by U2 blares across the PA system, the mood of the crowd changes instantly, and the arena is under the subtle glowing of the lights. As the lyrics finally kick in, a figure emerges; the highlight of their attire being under the illusion. Mercedes Vargas stops short of the entrance ramp, hands on her waist, and overlooking the crowd. Cheers, boos, and catcalls soon greet her. Oblivious and yet satisfied with their reaction for several seconds, she flips her long hair, then makes her way to the ring. She climbs up the steel steps and enters the ring. Victoria comes after her, but she quickly is hit with a big boot to her face. She leans down and grabs her hair and drags her to the bottom of the ropes, and begins to choke her out. NADIA stands up and grabs her by the hair. She then throws her over the top rope, but Vargas lands on the ring apron and elbows NADIA in the face. She gets back in the ring and spears her. NADIA falls to the ground and rolls towards the apron.
"Poison Girl" by H.I.M begins to play as dark pink, purple, and silver lights wave all around the arena and audience, and that's when Jonna makes her way from backstage with a slight smirk on her face. Jonna bounces around a little to the music before she runs down to the ring. Nikki is attacking Victoria and putting her near the turnbuckles. Jonna goes after NADIA rather quickly. Nadia starts to fight back and brings a knee to her gut. NADIA leans over a bit before she gets nailed with an elbow strike. She puts her against the corner and whips her to the other side. She rushes forward, but NADIA hits a back elbow to her jaw.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Back elbow by NADIA.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
The timer is going down now.
The drums and guitar of "Animals" by Architects play into the arena as Monica Mardona appears on stage:
Standing smugly with a radiant glow from the gold of her attire The Queen of Wall Street moves her arms out and the wings on her back spread out in time that at the fifty second mark:
With her shattered wings spread across the stage Monica finally makes her move down the rampway. Once arriving at ringside Monica goes up the steel steps, bends over the middle rope to enter the ring and approaches the furthest corner to climb up it before crossing her arms and tilting her head up with a sneer on her face.
She goes after Jonna Austin with a low dropkick to her leg. She falls, and she puts her hands on her head. She looks around and brings her knee up, and hits her in the jaw. Jonna holds her hand, and that is when she brings her to her ropes. Monica tries to eliminate her from the match, but Jonna fights back with a hard elbow. She runs at her but is quickly met with a hard roundhouse kick to the side of her head. Monica grabs her by the hair and throws Jonna out of the ring and to the outside.
ELIMINATION: JONNA AUSTIN
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
Jonna has been eliminated from this match.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Ouch.
Monica gets a huge smile on her face after what has happened. But from behind her, we see Mercedes Vargas from behind. Monica turns around but is eliminated by Vargas, who hits her with a clothesline. She goes over the top rope and to the outside. Just then, the countdown timer comes up.
ELIMINATION: MONICA MARDONA
♪ HEY MISS MURDER CAN I
HEY MISS MURDER CAN I
MAKE BEAUTY STAY IF I TAKE MY LIFE?
WHOA-OH-OH ♪
The opening riffs of AFI’s “Miss Murder” reverberate throughout the arena, and the lights flicker in time to the beat as the Banshee, Maggie McIntyre, appears at the top of the rampway. Dressed in a tight black top with a leather jacket and black tights tucked into knee-high boots, she begins to stride down the ramp, her long black hair bouncing as she moves. She takes off her leather jacket and lets it fall to the ground. She then rushes in and enters the ring. Nikki and Maggie look at each other in the ring before they decide to slug it out. NADIA and Victoria in the corner as Victoria is trying to eliminate NADIA. Mercedez is just standing in the corner and letting the competitors duke it out. Nikki knees Maggie in the gut and whips her hard into the turnbuckle. Nikki turns her attention to Vargas, who begins to slug it out with her. Victoria has NADIA on the top rope and is close to eliminating her. She pushes her to the apron, but she is able to hang on. NADIA grabs Lyons and drags her over the top rope.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
This isn't good for either one of them.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Here comes Maggie.
Maggie is running as she hits a front dropkick to both Lyons and NADIA. Thus eliminating them both at the same time.
ELIMINATION: NADIA AND VICTORIA LYONS
Maggie gets a smile on her face. Lyons and NADIA look in the ring and can't believe it. Nikki and Mercedes are near the ropes, and that's when Nikki rushes in with a clothesline. She comes in, but Vargas pulls the top rope down as Nikki goes over the top rope and lands on the outside.
ELIMINATION: NIKKI CALDWELL
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
We are down to two superstars. Maggie McIntyre and Mercedes Vargas.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
This means you either win by pinfall or submission.
The ref is in the ring looking at the two women who are barely standing now. The two women looked at each other before locking up. Vargas is able to push her into the corner, but the ref gets in between them. Vargas holds her arm up and moves back slowly. Maggie moves forward and pushes her back. That's when both women begin to slug it out. Vargas knees her in the gut, and you can see the pain on the face of Maggie. Vargas grabs Maggie by the arm and hits Tango for Two. Maggie is stunned as Vargas puts her legs.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
She's going for her MERCY SHOT!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
WAIT, MAGGIE DROPS TO HER FEET.
Maggie kicks her in the back on the knee hard. Vargas drops to her knees as Maggie runs to the ropes and bounces off as she hits a shining wizard. Vargas drops as Maggie moves to the corner and stomps her foot. Vargas slowly stands up as Maggie comes in with her BANSHEE'S WAIL! But Vargas is able to grab the leg and hits her with a dragon screw and locks in PELIGRO ROJO! Maggie begins to scream as Vargas wrenches on the hold.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
MAGGIE IS IN SERIOUS PAIN!
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
IS SHE GOING TO TAP?
Maggie begins to move her body slowly to the ropes and tries to grab them. Vargas continues to wrench hard, but Maggie is able to grab the ropes, and Vargas had to release the hold. Maggie holds her leg as Vargas picks her up and goes for her MERCY SHOT again. But Maggie drops behind her. You can see the pain as Vargas turns around and Maggie kicks her in the gut and hits Bête Noir. Vargas is down as Maggie stands up slowly and climbs the turnbuckle. She looks down and hits her OUTLAW STAR and hooks her leg.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING! DING! DING!
ELIMINATION: MERCEDES VARGAS
RING ANNOUNCER | SONA RAYLEE
Here is your winner, and NEW NUMBER TWO CONTENDER FOR THE WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE, MAGGIE MCINTYRE!
Maggie lets go of the leg and leans up. That is when "Miss Murder" hits the PA system. She leans up and grabs her gut as the ref raises her hand in the air.
PLAY BY PLAY COMMENTATOR | JACOB STEELE
What a match we had, but Maggie wanted it more.
COLOR COMMENTATOR | CALEB FOSTER
Question is, will Renee or Matsuda be ready for her?
WINNER: MAGGIE MCINTYRE
Deep in the heart of Okinawa's wildlife sanctuary we catch up with iconoclast just hours before their highly anticipated WWH tag team debut at Shogun, in Tokyo. Walking through the exhibits, accompanied by their Manager and Escort, Pedro the Panda, the Icons discuss the merits of their debut as well as the challenges that await.
RADICAL | GABE RENO
Pedro, quit fluffing around, let's get some souvenirs and get the fuck out of here.
THE CHAOTIC ONE | CHRIS CHAOS
Pick up the pace, champ! I've go two sticks of celery heating in the glove box for you!
Gabe grimaces as celery shaped tingles run down his spine.
THE CHAOTIC ONE | CHRIS CHAOS
What? Every species deserves a warm meal..?
The icons continue their conversation trying to get the trip over with so they can prepare for their match. Meanwhile, caught behind them a mesmerized exhibit of Panda's curiously all stand following the Man Panda Pedro with their eyes. He notices, amused at first, doing human poses, and astonishing their senses of what a Panda can physically do. After a few minutes a few start to mimic his movements. They begin getting closer, every time Pedro turns around from a new antic, they are twenty feet closer than there were the one before. Finally, he turns to do the "worm" as a Scotty Too Hotty tribute, and a large mama bear pulls him over the railing. Loud moaning can be heard as Chaos turns around noticing his buddy is not in sight. Squishy panda sounds echo from below the railing as he gets closer, Gabe rolls his eyes then jogs over while side eyeing his watch for their shrinking time schedule. Peering over...
THE CHAOTIC ONE | CHRIS CHAOS
Pedro? Buddddy? Where'd you go... OHHHH!
Smoke billows up from down in the exhibit as Pedro lays half unzipped on top of mama bear, his half sucked Marlboro being passed from her snout back into the hole his costume uses to breath from.
RADICAL | GABE RENO
What the hell PEDRO!?
THE CHAOTIC ONE | CHRIS CHAOS
It's just so...
They lock eyes.
RADICAL | GABE RENO
Chaotic?
THE CHAOTIC ONE | CHRIS CHAOS
Well, and gooey.
An alarm sounds as pandas all around begin mimicking Pedro's human poses with crossed legs, dabs, and Clearwater walking crab poses. Angered Japanese Zookeepers pour out of every door as Pedro clasps with one hand to a leaning Chaos whose feet are held by Gabe above the railing. Pedro uses his free paw to blow a kiss and signal for mama bear to call him.
THE CHAOTIC ONE | CHRIS CHAOS
BOTH HANDS PEDRO! CALL HER LATER!
Chaos pulls Pedro up above the railing just out of reach of another fondle minded swiping panda jerk. The three get up quickly and begin to sprint toward the exit.
RADICAL | GABE RENO
HURRY, WE CAN'T BE LATE!
A wide slow motion shot reveals the three small figures running for their lives as a herd of angry Japanese Zookeepers chase after them like ants over a hilltop. The shot begins to shake, as Chaos asks Gabe a question.
THE CHAOTIC ONE | CHRIS CHAOS
GABE! GABBBBE! Snap out of it! We got away! Are you ready??
The day dream memory ends, now showered and recovered from the Zoo panda excursion just in the nick of time. Determined eyes squint coming back into focus reflecting in a mirror beneath a massive Japanese Shogun banner on the wall above. Gabe Reno in full gear radiating cool give his last strand of hair a final talking to before turning to see his opposite Chris Chaos simultaneously finish in the mirror behind him with his own final primping. Slow motion takes effect again as the two Icons walk side by side in stride through an odd sudden burst of golden sparks.