Post by Eden on Jul 11, 2020 16:37:47 GMT -5
We come upon the ringside area of the really revamped Sanatorium, 'The Day' by Porno Graffiti comes over the PA system.
GIA VAN ZANT
Hello there viewers, and welcome to the revamped Sanatorium preshow! Coming to you via Facebook Live, we've got something to whet your appetites right now! John Blade takes on Yung Sasuke, live.
Yung Sasuke appears from behind the curtain and quickly does a backflip onto the stage before swiftly turning to face the aisle and performing a series of practice kicks. He strikes a few poses and gathers himself before making his way to the ring being escorted by two orderlies as well and delivering a prayer to the heavens. Then as Yung Sasuke is practicing against the turnbuckle, 'Invincible' by Machine Gun Kelly ft. Ester Dean comes over the PA system as like a lightning bolt, John Blade comes out quickly followed by three orderlies as he does some weird energetic running around the stage. Then he makes his way down to the ring escorted by the three orderlies. Then as he enters the ring, he does a little bit of energetic running before tossing his shirt to the ring attendant and getting ready for his fight.
Then the referee does the pre-match check to make sure they understand the rules and whatnot. The referee signals for the bell as Yung Sasuke lands a Roundhouse Kick to John Blade’s thigh. Blade looks at him like really bro. Then Blade tries to go in for an attack but is met with a Muay Thai-style Knee Strike to disorient him.
HEL MODANI
Sasuke not managing to budge John Blade much on first strike, but the second strike gets some payoff!
Then Yung Sasuke charges at the now backing-up John Blade and attempts to hit a Shotgun Dropkick, but Blade manages to just sidestep Yung Sasuke in time to then throw him to the mat with a Side Belly-to-Belly Suplex. Then John Blade manages to hold onto Yung Sasuke and tries for a pin attempt. The referee sees this and does the count…
ONE!
But Yung Sasuke manages to kick-out at one and John Blade looks like that should have three.
GIA VAN ZANT
That was one move, bro! C'mon! You can't pin a guy after one move, that's just rude.
He gets up and then proceeds to leap onto the nearest set up of ropes and tries to do a Springboard Legdrop or something like it. But Yung Sasuke manages to not take the full brunt of the Legdrop but still gets clipped in the shoulder by John Blade’s leg. Then Yung Sasuke gets up and looks to want to square up. John Blade looks at him once again and mouths “Seriously, bro?”
Then Yung Sasuke tries to go for one of his signatures, the Limit Breaker. He manages to land about three palm strikes to John Blade’s body before Blade starts to look really pissed off. Then as Yung Sasuke tries to do the first finger jab into a pressure point, he grabs the hand and puts it into a Top Wrist Lock of sorts. Then he does the Mutambo Finger Wag and then throws Yung Sasuke into the ropes. Then as Yung Sasuke returns, John Blade pops him up into the air and then violently Powerbombs him into the mat. Then John Blade starts to play up the crowd to indicate the end and the victory is in sight.
GIA VAN ZANT
That's more like it!
HEL MODANI
That's that Big John Fight!
GIA VAN ZANT
...do you have a fever?
He waits for Yung Sasuke to stand up once more and then kicks him in the gut to double him over. Then he grabs him and proceeds to perform one of his signatures, the Triple Threat (a series of three consecutive Powerbombs.) Then upon violently slamming Yung Sasuke into the mat for the third one, he looks at the crowd and then runs the ropes. Then he proceeds to drop down with another one of his signatures, The Five-Knuckle Shuffle. Then he rolls away briefly as Yung Sasuke slowly starts to make his way up back to his feet.
GIA VAN ZANT
You know what's next!
Then he places Yung Sasuke onto his shoulders and then proceeds to slam him into the mat with his finisher, the Razor Blade! Then he hooks up Yung Sasuke into a pin as the referee makes the count…
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
WINNER: JOHN BLADE
GIA VAN ZANT
Hello there viewers, and welcome to the revamped Sanatorium preshow! Coming to you via Facebook Live, we've got something to whet your appetites right now! John Blade takes on Yung Sasuke, live.
Yung Sasuke appears from behind the curtain and quickly does a backflip onto the stage before swiftly turning to face the aisle and performing a series of practice kicks. He strikes a few poses and gathers himself before making his way to the ring being escorted by two orderlies as well and delivering a prayer to the heavens. Then as Yung Sasuke is practicing against the turnbuckle, 'Invincible' by Machine Gun Kelly ft. Ester Dean comes over the PA system as like a lightning bolt, John Blade comes out quickly followed by three orderlies as he does some weird energetic running around the stage. Then he makes his way down to the ring escorted by the three orderlies. Then as he enters the ring, he does a little bit of energetic running before tossing his shirt to the ring attendant and getting ready for his fight.
Then the referee does the pre-match check to make sure they understand the rules and whatnot. The referee signals for the bell as Yung Sasuke lands a Roundhouse Kick to John Blade’s thigh. Blade looks at him like really bro. Then Blade tries to go in for an attack but is met with a Muay Thai-style Knee Strike to disorient him.
HEL MODANI
Sasuke not managing to budge John Blade much on first strike, but the second strike gets some payoff!
Then Yung Sasuke charges at the now backing-up John Blade and attempts to hit a Shotgun Dropkick, but Blade manages to just sidestep Yung Sasuke in time to then throw him to the mat with a Side Belly-to-Belly Suplex. Then John Blade manages to hold onto Yung Sasuke and tries for a pin attempt. The referee sees this and does the count…
ONE!
But Yung Sasuke manages to kick-out at one and John Blade looks like that should have three.
GIA VAN ZANT
That was one move, bro! C'mon! You can't pin a guy after one move, that's just rude.
He gets up and then proceeds to leap onto the nearest set up of ropes and tries to do a Springboard Legdrop or something like it. But Yung Sasuke manages to not take the full brunt of the Legdrop but still gets clipped in the shoulder by John Blade’s leg. Then Yung Sasuke gets up and looks to want to square up. John Blade looks at him once again and mouths “Seriously, bro?”
Then Yung Sasuke tries to go for one of his signatures, the Limit Breaker. He manages to land about three palm strikes to John Blade’s body before Blade starts to look really pissed off. Then as Yung Sasuke tries to do the first finger jab into a pressure point, he grabs the hand and puts it into a Top Wrist Lock of sorts. Then he does the Mutambo Finger Wag and then throws Yung Sasuke into the ropes. Then as Yung Sasuke returns, John Blade pops him up into the air and then violently Powerbombs him into the mat. Then John Blade starts to play up the crowd to indicate the end and the victory is in sight.
GIA VAN ZANT
That's more like it!
HEL MODANI
That's that Big John Fight!
GIA VAN ZANT
...do you have a fever?
He waits for Yung Sasuke to stand up once more and then kicks him in the gut to double him over. Then he grabs him and proceeds to perform one of his signatures, the Triple Threat (a series of three consecutive Powerbombs.) Then upon violently slamming Yung Sasuke into the mat for the third one, he looks at the crowd and then runs the ropes. Then he proceeds to drop down with another one of his signatures, The Five-Knuckle Shuffle. Then he rolls away briefly as Yung Sasuke slowly starts to make his way up back to his feet.
GIA VAN ZANT
You know what's next!
Then he places Yung Sasuke onto his shoulders and then proceeds to slam him into the mat with his finisher, the Razor Blade! Then he hooks up Yung Sasuke into a pin as the referee makes the count…
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
WINNER: JOHN BLADE
Distant guitars reverb, a woman's voice cutting out in static--
♪ ...when you feel that rage, when you feel that-- ♪
The dripping back alleys of Serenity, California at night set our scene. A green glow guides us, trailing through puddle reflections and shadows cast around corners.
♪ when you feel that rage-- ♪
We turn a corner and the shot opens up, to show a hulking building with a glowing green logo--
♪ We’re the underdogs roaming in the dark ♪
The face of Kiera Katharsies appears on our screen, cast in that same glow.
♪ We’re the savages born from worlds apart ♪
Abby Evans and Chucky Ross stand back to back, arms crossed, looking over their shoulders at the camera.
♪ Our past has shown just how we bleed ♪
Fast clips of Christy Winters' and Sin's heinous feud, both women gashing each other open.
♪ A blind future in front of me ♪
Jacob Knight and V at war over the fate of Sanatorium.
♪ Lost and fractured to the point of break ♪
Mara Soverna wrenches the Crack Fiend's shoulder savagely.
♪ So come and play with that rage, that rage ♪
Jonathan Edwards shows his tattooed fists to the camera-- STAY DOWN.
♪ Light a match and reignite the flames, the flames ♪
Gary Black and Phantom loom in the dark, candles illuminating their faces.
♪ This ain’t the end, we’re here to stay ♪
Gabe Reno spreads his arms wide, daring all comers. Tora Nishida lifts the Demolition Championship high.
♪ We rush into the unknown, fearless and brave ♪
Deacon Thomas wrenches an unseen opponent in the Troublemaker submission. John Blade hits the Razor's Edge.
♪ So don’t throw it away, that rage ♪
Mya Denton wraps someone in the Demented hold, screaming in intensity. Zach looms in the dark, mask ghoulish in the shadows.
♪ Won’t stop until sweet victory! ♪
Elijah Copeland shouts and the logo explodes, bringing us to--
As Smells Like A Freak Show by Avatar begins to play, spotlights start turning on throughout the arena. Then as the song reaches a crescendo, all the lights in the arena go out. But then a voice can be heard through the darkness saying...
MYSTERIOUS VOICE
Who's ready for some fun?
Then the lights kick back on and sitting in the middle of the ring cross-legged is the one and only "The Soulless Jester" Chucky Ross and he's holding The Jester's Stick. Then the announcer attempts to do the introduction, he stands up and snatches the microphone away from them.
THE SOULLESS JESTER | CHUCKY ROSS
Allow me to do that...
I am "The Soulless Jester" Chucky Ross and I weigh in tonight at a glorious one hundred thirty five pounds and hail from The Order Compound. Tonight we are going to see me drop some poor loser with The Jokes On You. So please stay tuned for that and now back to your regularly scheduled talking.
Then he shoves the microphone into the announcer's chest and then goes and sits in one of the corners like Raven and awaits his opponent.
Sov approaches the ring with a hooded sleeveless jacket on, her head down as 'Gods in Heat' blares out through the speakers. She drops her hood down and approaches the ring, a steadfast look on her face as she rolls in, bowing before Chucky. Not one for pageantry, she rolls to the corner and prepares for the match with little hesitation.
GIA VAN ZANT
This match is going to put Soverna and Ross in what some say is going to be a hard fighting contest. But the winner moves on to the next round and the loser...well is out of it.
HEL MODANI
I believe that Chucky got this as I can tell that Ross is meaner and heavier than her. But maybe Mara will change my mind, which I highly doubt.
The two are seen looking at each other and the ref asks if they are ready. They both nod as he signals for the bell and the match is underway.
DING! DING! DING!
The two then start to circle each other and they then lock up. Ross uses his strength and is able to throw her to the ground. Mara looks up at him as Ross stares back at her. He brings his hand out and tells her to bring it. She stands up and charges at him, but he is quick and hits her with a hip toss. She lands right back on the ground and he is able to put her in an armlock. The ref is asking if she wants to quit already and all she does is shake her head. Mara is able to twist her body a bit and is able to stand up to one knee. She then gets up and is able to elbow Chucky right in the gut. He then lets go of her, and she puts her hand behind his head and hits him with a forearm smash to his face. He takes the shots from her and is moved to the corner.
She then hits a few more forearm shots and stops. She grabs onto the ropes and then hits a series of knee thrusts to his side. After a while, she brings him out and throws him to the outside. But he is able to land on his feet and he drags her out of the ring and then rams her into the side of the ring. She drops to the ground and puts her hand on her lower back.
HEL MODANI
Ouch! That's gotta hurt?
GIA VAN ZANT
How about you go and experience something like that right now?
HEL MODANI
No, thank you. I'm gonna stay behind this table.
Chucky picks her up and brings her back into the ring. She rolls onto her back and he climbs to the top rope. He looks down at her and jumps off hitting a guillotine leg drop and covering her.
ONE!
TWO!
Mara is able to get her shoulder up. Ross stands up and grabs her by the hair and brings her to the corner. He moves back and hits a series of shoulder thrusts to her gut. She is taking the shots in her gut and that is when Ross runs to the other side of the ring. He then rushes forward with a running shoulder thrust but Mara moves out of the way and he hits his shoulder into the steel post. He slides out of the ring and holds his shoulder blade.
Mara gets out of the ring and heads towards him. She grabs him and brings him to the announcer's table. She then smacks his head against it and he falls to the ground.
GIA VAN ZANT
Why must people always come to the table? HEY, GET BACK IN THE RING!
HEL MODANI
Gia, you should watch what you say. These are professional athletes.
Mara picks up Ross and brings him back into the ring. She climbs the top rope and dives off of it and comes crashing down with an impressive elbow drop to the chest. She stands up and walks around the inside of the ring and tries to catch her breath. Ross gets up slowly only to see Mara coming forward. She puts him under her arm and goes for a snap suplex but Ross hooks his leg around her. He was able to pick her up in a stalling suplex.
GIA VAN ZANT
What power by Ross. The blood is rushing to her head which then would make her feel dizzy.
HEL MODANI
You should be a doctor, Gia.
GIA VAN ZANT
It's not brain surgery to know what this is, Hel. I did wrestle and know these things. You? You were nothing more than a manager.
He then drops her to the ground and he tells everyone that will listen that it is over. He picks her up and puts her between his legs. He then hooks a double arm. This move is called Demonic Uprising. He was about to slam her down, but she counters and hits a cutter. Both are down on the ground and not moving an inch. Mara moves slowly towards the ropes and climbs up and that is when Ross stands up. She turns around and is met with a kick to the knee and drives her down to the mat and on one knee. He goes to the corner and grabs his jester stick. The ref stops him and takes it away from him. He starts arguing with the ref but that is when Mara comes behind him and rolls him up and the ref drops quickly.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING! DING! DING!
Just then 'Gods In Heat' hits the P.A system and Mara gets out of the ring quickly. Chucky can't believe it. Mara smiles as she gets out rather quickly before anything happens.
WINNER & ADVANCING: MARA SOVERNA
GIA VAN ZANT
Next up is Brick Hawthorne versus Elijah Copeland. Before that, we've got a little footage filmed earlier tonight...
The camera is seen outside of the Sanatorium, and we see the new member of the WWH roster Eli Copeland walking through the gates. He has a match today against one Brick Hawthorne, and he has said what he needed to say against him. He's wearing a black long sleeve dress shirt, jeans, black sneakers, and some Bentley Platinum sunglasses. He has a black duffle bag on his shoulders and saw the camera that is standing right in front of him.
E L I J A H C O P E L A N D | ⌐ golden standard ¬
Tonight, I go on and face Brick Hawthorne in this tournament. I have to say that this is something that was destined for me. Shout out to Brick for winning against Mr. Jinx.
He takes off his shades and looks at the camera with his own two eyes. He gets a smirk on his face knowing what he's gonna do tonight in the middle of that ring.
E L I J A H C O P E L A N D | ⌐ golden standard ¬
But tonight, your little cinderella story comes to an end. And mine? Mine is just starting. Mine is going to be the tale that nobody has ever seen before. Brick, we all know that you're no match for me, and I'm gonna prove it.
He puts his shades in his shirt pocket, all while not taking his eyes off of the camera.
E L I J A H C O P E L A N D | ⌐ golden standard ¬
Brick, you're not the face that this company needs to win this tournament. When they look at a superstar to be the face of the Sanatorium, then they look at me. Tonight, you're going to be the messenger towards the other people that steps in the ring with me. Not only will I show you my superiority, but I shall also demolish you. They need someone who looks good, have money, and have someone who will raise the bar.
He snickered as he grabs his shades and put it on his face.
E L I J A H C O P E L A N D | ⌐ golden standard ¬
At the end, they will say, Elijah Copeland is and will forever be known as the golden standard and Brick, that is the golden rule.
He reaches down and grabs his duffle bag. He walks towards the door as the scene fades to black.
The camera pans around the sanatorium battle zone. There were no lights or anything special going on. Just then 'Miseria Cantare' by AFI hits the speakers on the arena. The doors to the Sanatorium opens up.
♪ Love your hate, your faith lost, you are now one of us!
Love your hate, your faith lost, you are now one of us!
Love your hate, your faith lost, you are now one of us! ♪
GIA VAN ZANT
Who does this guy think he is?
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 puts his wrist together and gets a huge smirk on his face. He looks around and nods.
♪ Nothing, From nowhere, I am no one at all
Radiate, Recognize, One silent call
As we all form one dark flame
Incinerate. ♪
He starts walking down the aisle towards the ring. He gets towards the gates and we see a couple of orderlies opening it up for him. He gets ringside and walks towards the steps. He stops there for a few seconds.
GIA VAN ZANT
No really, who does he think he is? Is he a rich guy who's the best thing ever, or is he nothing from nowhere and no one at all? I think he's lost the plot already.
♪ Nothing, From nowhere, I am no one at all
Radiate, Recognize, One silent call
As we all form one dark flame
As we all form one dark flame
As we all... ♪
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. 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.
HEL MODANI
I'd ask what the powers that be thought throwing this next guy in here, but I like keeping my job.
A small chiming sound begins to play, followed by a slow beat. Before anyone can process what's really going on, a low humming accompanies the slow beat and the chimes. As the tune builds, various spotlights begin circling around the place, and the tron is replaced with a moving scene from Pasadena, CA. A saxophone is added to the collection of sounds, and by this point everyone realizes what's occurring. For a split second, the tune stops, dropping in harder and kicking the lyrics in.
♪ Now -
Got a little bit of money fillin' my pockets
Rollin' 'round like I'm runnin' shit... ♪
'Weekend' by Mac Miller featuring Miguel continues to play, and the young Brick Hawthorne bounces on through the velvet curtain.
GIA VAN ZANT
What do you mean? Dude beat V. V ain't what he used to be, but that still takes some doing.
HEL MODANI
Does that win count if it happens after Torture Week? Sounds like a faux pas to me.
GIA VAN ZANT
That's a point. I'm taking a nap till this match starts, these guys are taking forever-long.
He immediately begins his way down the ramp, bouncing to the beat. He heads to one side of the ramp, slapping anyone's hands he managed to touch and doing it to the other side - even if the orderlies for the asylum are put on notice by his actions. He stops at the bottom of the ramp to throw his hands up, telling the crowd to get on their feet, before sliding into the ring. He instantly hops to the second rope, tossing his hands up again, bouncing along to the beat. Slowly, he leans back, bouncing on beat, until he jumps back, landing on his feet. Brick does a light jog, about halfway around the ring, before taking off his oversized hoodie and leaning into his corner.
The referee does the pre-match check to make sure they understand the rules and whatnot. Then as the referee starts to check Brick, Elijah charges at him and, using the referee as a launchpad, hits him with a Running Step-Up Enzuigiri. Then as this happens, the referee signals for the bell.
DING! DING! DING!
GIA VAN ANT
Huh, what? I'm awake, teacher! Did my homework, I swear!
Then as Elijah goes to pick up Brick, Brick starts to lay in right hands to Elijah’s solar plexus. This causes Elijah to back up a bit and gives Brick a moment to regain some composure. Then once Brick has, he runs at Elijah and tries to hit a Flying Lariat but Elijah catches his arm and twists into a Side Hammerlock. Then Elijah uses the momentum from that to land a Double Knee Backbreaker of sorts.
Then Elijah tries to go for a cover. The referee sees this and goes down for the count…
ONE!
HEL MODANI
But it looks like Brick didn't do this on Elijah.
GIA VAN ZANT
But Copeland's brand new!
But Brick manages to kick out at one. Elijah looks pissed off that it wasn’t more. Then he waits for Brick to get to his knees when he starts nailing him with Shoot Kicks to his rib cage and chest region. After about five kicks, the referee pushes Elijah away so that he can check on Brick to see if he can continue.
HEL MODANI
Well, it's not like he doesn't tell you enough about himself.
GIA VAN ZANT
Also true.
Brick motions for Elijah to bring it. Elijah gets a smirk across his lips. As the referee gets out of the way, he nails Brick square in the face with one of his signatures, the Shining Wizard. Then the referee once again pushes Elijah away to see if Brick can continue. The referee checks to see if he can still continue. Brick grabs the referee by the shirt and mouths to them, “I can still go, man!” Then he slowly starts to make his way up to his feet by using the ropes. Then Brick tries to charge at Elijah with what appears to be a Rolling DDT of some kind but he is met with a swift Superkick to his face for his trouble.
HEL MODANI
Looks like Brick now needs a nap.
Then with Brick wobbling in the center of the ring, Elijah proceeds to place Brick into a Front Facelock and signals for the end. Then he picks him up into what appears to be a Vertical Suplex. But then quickly and violently spikes him into the mat with a Brainbuster. Then he continues to hold onto Brick and transitions to a Bridging Arm Triangle Choke. This would be his finisher, the Golden Standard. Then the referee checks to see if Brick can continue. They raise his arm once then a second time. Then as they go to drop down a third time, it appears that Brick has fought back but then it drops for the third time and the referee signals for the bell.
WINNER & ADVANCING: ELIJAH COPELAND
'No One Will Survive' hits as Tora Nishida walks out of the back with the Demolition title in one hand and a microphone in another hand. The champ makes his way down the ring and enters through the ropes. He stands in the center of the ring as his song dies down before he speaks.
TORA NISHIDA
A year, it's been an entire year since I stepped foot in this...this cesspool of an asylum. Throughout the entire year, this place broke me time after time to the point where I started listening to voices in my own head. I would of gotten more insane if it wasn't for a certain therapist of mine that gave me what I needed and got rid of that voice in my head. For the first time in quite awhile now, my mind is clear as day. For the first time, I'm actually thinking straight without any screws loose.
Nishida has a bit of a smile on his face before it slowly turns into a frown.
TORA NISHIDA
Then, I realized something....
Nishida looks at the Demolition title in his hand and has a disgusted look on his face.
TORA NISHIDA
The Demolition title is disgusting, the Underground title is disgusting, and the Asylum title is disgusting. In fact, this whole brand is disgusting. This is supposed to be a new era for WWH right? Well it seems to me nothing has changed here in Sanatorium, other than new faces popping up.
GIA VAN ZANT
Well, that wasn't very People's Champion of him!
HEL MODANI
Well, he is an ex-hitman, isn't he? Hookers is hookers, don't expect loyalty out of 'em. He was never in this for the cheers.
Nishida paces back and forth in the middle of the ring. Still keeping the Demolition title in his hands rather than around his waist or over his shoulder.
TORA NISHIDA
I've seen people like Jacob Knight try to 'close the sanatorium down', but we all seen how that went. Closing this dump isn't gonna do shit, what this place needs is to be cleansed and rebuilt from the ground up.
Nishida stares directly into the camera as he speaks his next words carefully for everyone to hear and understand clearly.
TORA NISHIDA
I will capture the Underground and Asylum championships, then cleanse them and remake Sanatorium into something greater, something that will make Dystopia look like a B show.
Nishida looks back down at his belt with the same look of disgust on his face.
TORA NISHIDA
My road to cleansing this brand begins with the Demolition title. I want everyone to take a good look at this belt and maybe even take a picture, because this will be the last time you see this abomination on television. The next time you see me, i'll be having a prestigious, a more worthy and PURE championship belt around my waist. This, is only just the beginning.
Nishida carelessly drops the title down on the mat before placing his foot down right on top of the Demolition title as No One Will Survive plays through the PA system.
GIA VAN ZANT
Well. Point made. Can we get some sumbuck who'll appreciate the belt out here?
The speakers go static, followed by a 34 second drumming stream, signifying the next match entrance.
ZANE MULHOLLAND
Laaaadies and Gentlemeeeeeen, the next bout is a second round TOURNAMENT MATCH! The winner will be determined by ONE FALL and ADVANCE TO ROUND THREE! First, entering the Sanatorium, after a victory in round one, out of the great city of GREEN BAY, standing six feet and one inch tall, weighing in at two-hundred and nine pounds, the brawler... JONATHAN EDWARDS!
♪ Defining Edwards theme, 'I Don't Care Anymore' by HellYeah, blares as Orderlies quickly gather Jon, moving toward the squared circle. He squints at the fans with a sly grin implying he expects more of the same in the round two match. Playfully focused, he ducks between the ropes as he is released.
GIA VAN ZANT
Tora Nishida gave Jonathan a challenge in round one, but he came through in a debut to prove he is here to stay, not a huge surprise for someone committed for Assault to win a fighting contest, and right one cue he looks poised for similar success here too, Modani. Can we underestimate this guy again after last week?
♪ Well you can tell everyone I'm a down disgrace,
Drag my name all over the place,
I don't care anymore.
You can tell everybody 'bout the state I'm in,
You won't catch me crying 'cause I just can't win,
I don't care anymore.
I don't care anymore. ♫
HEL MODANI
Well, the competitors get harder by the round, but it's not like he had it easy to get here. Undeniable talent. On the other hand, Gabe Reno was no slouch his first go in WWH, we are all still trying to figure out the circumstances around his departure last year after an epic match with longstanding Sanatorium icon Sin. She is also the current Underground Champion. Regardless, he entered his name in this tourney and rumor has it he is in fact in the back ready to go after being captured trying to break back into In-Patient. Hey, the more talent around here, the more interesting our jobs get!
Jonathan circles in the ring now, waiting like a lion yearning for prey in some hot desperate desolate safari. The fans murmur not knowing whether to cheer for the shocking newcomer, or the local Radical.
GIA VAN ZANT
He tried to break back in?
HEL MODANI
They come out of the woodwork and every Sanatorium nook and cranny when the big belt is on the line, Gia, you know that.
ZANE MULHOLLAND
Annnnd his opponent, fighting out of Sin City, Las Vegas, Nevada! Standing six feet two inches, and weighing two-hundred and five pounds, he is the ERRATIC ENIGMA, The RAAAAAADICAL, GABE FUCKIN' RENOOOOOOO!
Darkness replaces the Sanatorium arena lights. A golden spotlight shines on a hooded figure center stage surrounded by Orderlies. ♪ The song 'Golden Age' by Woodkid, transitions with the simultaneous action of breaking the arms extended pose as his straight jacket is loosened. He flicks the hood off in a circle 360 jump toward the cameraman. "I'M STILL HERE BITCH!" Reno hops onto the apron, ascending the ropes with his middle finger waving at the crowd. He soaks in the boos with his arms out again, seemingly using it to power up before the bell. Flipping into the ring he tosses his jacket at a ring hand with a smarmy smirk directed right at Jonathan's equally confident grin.
HEL MODANI
Here we go, Van Zant, very intriguing match up here.
GIA VAN ZANT
This one has the potential to be a show stealer, under-card because of a return and newcomer factor, but if these guys were both active and consistent, this could well end up a Main Event match down the line.
HEL MODANI
Could very well be the case!
They round the ring staring eye to eye, learning the others tendencies before diving in. Finally, a lock up. The pair stagger in center, then push together, before breaking apart evenly, to both men's surprise. They take a breath and begin circling again, faster this time. A lock up, quick transition leads Reno to a waist lock, then a counter transition by Edwards into an arm drag and standing head lock. Gabe grunts, then pushes Jonathan toward the ropes; he bounces off, Gabe flattens out on his stomach, Jon bounces off the opposing side, Gabe hits a clean Pelee kick sending Edwards to the mat first.
GIA VAN ZANT
We aren't sure how long it's been since Reno was in the ring, but this guy is a lifer. Edwards is gonna have to really zone in to out wrestle him in this type of match.
HEL MODANI
It's early, the kid came up big when it counted with Nishida, maybe he waits for the right moment?
Gabe backs up, gesturing for Edwards to regain his balance on his feet. The crowd begins to get behind the respect shown by the two, as they begin to circle each other once more. This time, Gabe goes for a cheap chop block, Jonathan hops over the lung, then using Reno's momentum to push him shoulder first into the corner steel post.
HEL MODANI
Never fun.
Jonathan slides to the outside, then chops the dangling Reno in the throat.
GIA VAN ZANT
That respect thing didn't last long, did it?
HEL MODANI
Sure didn't!
Realizing the opportunity to end it early, Edwards slides back in, pulling Gabe out slowly then swinging him into a neckbreaker. The crowd begins to feel the energy behind the momentum. He picks Gabe up, delivering a single right handed jab to stun him again, then double underhooks a DDT.
GIA VAN ZANT
This kid is unbelievable!
He gets up, grinning ear to ear. Jonathan runs into a small standing senton right into Reno's core. Edwards hooks the leg, and goes for the W.
ONE!
TWO!
Gabe gets a shoulder up, but still looks worse for wear.
HEL MODANI
Reno better rebound or he might have to go back to whatever boiler room around here he's been hiding in for the past last year...
Jonathan looks at the ref who affirms his count. He shakes it off and gets Gabe up, this time opting for a DRAGON SLEEPER SUBMISSION HOLD! The ref slides around the two to get into position.
GIA VAN ZANT
WHAT!? Wildly impressive showing right now by Edwards, he is wearing the Radical down. Maybe rust is a bigger factor than we gave it credit for. Or just maybe, Edwards is that good.
Reno flails uncontrollably trying to stop from having his Oxygen depleted and passing out. Jonathan drops down to a sitting position, bear hugging Gabe with his legs to make sure he doesn't break the hold. Gabe's eyes begin to fade like an infant when the lullaby reaches their ears. His eyelashes bat less and less as the ref leans in to lift his arm for the preliminary one count. Arm up, arm falls limp.
ONE!
TWO!
GIA VAN ZANT
THIS COULD BE...
THRE... Reno's hand just sways back up before hitting the mat a third time. Jonathan yells at the ref who shrugs off the disdain. Gabe begins to gyrate and move, finally he gathers strength and lungs his leg onto the bottom rope. The ref begins a 5 count for disqualification, threatening Edwards to break.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FO-- and a release.
HEL MODANI
How did he get back out of that!?
GIA VAN ZANT
Reno is a veteran, he knows all the tricks, but will it be enough? Edwards is barely hurt.
To their feet, the now more agile Edwards decks the slow rising Reno with a clothesline. Gabe's head bounces off the mat, but in an odd way he seems to come to from it. Jonathan struts around the outskirts of the ring with that grin again, then turns to finish off his second round obstacle. FANS GASP! Reno is not there!
HEL MODANI
WHERE DID HE GO???
Edwards turns around to see Gabe behind him in the corner, his back to Jon. He approaches cautiously not understanding what just occurred. He taps Gabe on the shoulder ready to strike with another right, Reno half turns and gives Jon the "one second" finger, as if he is on a phone call.
HEL MODANI
NONONO!
His other hand is up to his ear, and he appears to be speaking enthusiastically to someone. Edwards' curiosity is piqued as he mouths the word "who" to Gabe in response, Gabe nods and hands the pretend phone to Edwards. Jonathan clear his throat and clearly says "hello?" Reno sneaks around the side using the distraction to his advance, rolling up Edwards in a School Boy. The ref hesitates then gets down for a quick count.
ONE!
TWO!
THRE... Edwards just bounces off the mat in time to avoid an embarrassing loss.
GIA VAN ZANT
WAS HE PLAYING POSSUM!? DID HE FALL FOR THAT!?
Frustration boils over deep in the soul of Jonathan Edwards who feels Gabe is trying to make a fool out of him. He rushes the Radical, who veers left and catches him in a drop toe hold. Jon hits the mat face first, Reno hops on his back into a CROSS-FACE CRIPPLER! THE REF SIGHS AND ASKS EDWARDS IF HE GIVES UP!
HEL MODANI
THAT TURNED FAST! OH MY GOD!
GIA VAN ZANT
SURE DID! Veteran part starting to shine through for Gabe. Usually it does the deeper into matches we get here, Modani. Jon is going to have to think before he acts and not respond to the ploys of frustration traps Reno is clearly laying before him.
Jonathan eventually frees his arm and turns it into a one armed fling to temporarily disable Gabe, buying time to recover from the maneuver. Jon nurses his next and stretches out his shoulder, clearly showing effects of the hold. Reno rises to his feet, attempting a string board on the barely standing Edwards. but instead finds a big boot to the face as an appetizer. Fans ooo and aww simultaneously.
GIA VAN ZANT
Too cocky and pays for it. Let's see how Edwards does this week versus some adversity, he thrived in this role last week.
HEL MODANDI
Tricks can help but when you miss there are open opportunities. Can Jon capitalize?
Edwards shakes off a groggy disposition. He grabs Gabe's hair and lifts him to a vertical base. GUILLOTINE DROP, SNAPPING DOUBLE ARMED PILEDRIVER! EDWARDS HITS A FINISHER ON RENO! HE FALLS TO THE SIDE AS BOTH MEN LAY BREATHING HEAVY STARING UP AT THE LIGHTS! "THIS IS AWESOME!" "THIS IS AWESOME!"...
GIA VAN ZANT
This is awesome!
The ref reaches a standing 6 as they both claw each other to gain posture in the middle of the ring. They exchange right hand blows until they collectively fall to their knees. The exchange lefts when their rights get tired, until they are on the ground still trying to paw at the other barely conscious. Stars in both men's eyes, they finally crawl in opposite directions toward the ropes.
HEL MODANI
What a phenomenal contest.
GIA VAN ZANT
Unreal determination from both of these men to defeat the other. But there can only be...
GIA VAN ZANT / HEL MODANI
ONE!
Climbing up opposite ropes, the fierce competitors rise to one final moment on this second round tournament stage. They both look pale and- icky. Jonathan looks at Reno and says "fuck you," persuading the response of Gabe hitting a F'N FINISHED Reno special arm drag into his foot on the side of Jon's head, falling back into temple kick while still holding Edward's arm. Gabe rolls over lazy tossing his arm over the laid out Edwards. The ref drops immediately for a tally...
ONE...
GIA VAN ZANT
RENO IS MOVING ON!!
TWO...
HEL MODANI
EDWARDS HAS TO KICK OUT!
GIA VAN ZANT
BUT... WILL...
HEL MODANI
HE... DO...
GIA VAN ZANT
IT!?
THREE!
ZANE MULHOLLAND
Your winner, and advancing in the Asylum Championship Tournament, Gabe F'N Reno!
GIA VAN ZANT
HE DID!
WINNER & ADVANCING: GABE RENO !
Inside her cell, Christy sits in total concentration.
CHRISTY WINTERS
Since I've been inside these walls I have had to watch folks less talented then get handed opportunity after opportunity, but I have bided my time until now. The Asylum title tournament is my chance to prove to everyone why I am the baddest bitch inside these walls.
Christy cracks her knuckles then punches her fist into her hand.
CHRISTY WINTERS
Deacon, you've drawn the losing hand, tonight you will be the first example I send to everyone else that stands in my way. Tonight after the Sanatorium watches my destruction of you everyone will be forced to take notice, everyone will be forced to realize that I am someone you can no longer underestimate, I am not the same Christy Winters that entered the Sanatorium all those months ago, I more focused, more vicious, and more unpredictable than ever. Deacon you have no idea the person you're stepping into a fight with tonight, and you won't know how to handle what I bring, tonight Christy Winters will leave the Sanatorium a winner, and may god have mercy on whoever awaits me in the next round, you thought I was sick before, well you ain't seen nothing yet.
The door of her cell opens and the female guard steps into her cell.
GUARD
It's time, Winters.
Christy stands up with a grin on her face.
CHRISTY WINTERS
Time to make them suffer.
The lights go out in the arena as "Trust" by Fire From The Gods begins to play.
♪ Do you wanna hear it from another liar?
Do you wanna hear it from another hypocrite?
Who will you trust?
WHO WILL YOU TRUST? ♪
Suddenly the lights begin flashing different shades of red as an intense Jacob Knight bursts through the curtains to an overwhelming wave of boos. He lets out a scream as he looks over the crowd before him, a look of disgust on his face from the reaction of the crowd. Not wishing to waste any time, he begins walking down the ramp to the ring, nodding his head to the music.
HEL MODANI
Not very popular here in Sanatorium is Jacob Knight, is he?
GIA VAN ZANT
Not many of the fans appreciate his efforts to close the Sanatorium, Hel. Even if he was coming from a place of caring. They want their blood!
He walks up the ring steps and onto the apron, walking to the center of it before turning towards the audience shouting "WHO'S WITH ME!?" and raising his fist. Few cheer as they are drowned out by the sound of boos from fans around them, resulting in Jacob spitting on the floor at ringside in front of them before stepping through the ropes and asking the same question to the other side. As the chorus kicks in again, Jacob rushes to the corner and hops up on the second rope, pointing back toward the stage as he mouths the lyrics.
♪ Do you wanna hear it from another coward?
Do you wanna hear it from another hypocrite?
THEY WON'T SAVE US!
WHO WILL YOU TRUST? ♪
Afterwards, he hops off the rope and leans back against the turnbuckles, ready for this match to start. "Through The Valley" by Shawn James begins to play, the screen changes to show the name Zach on it. He comes out like Leatherface, complete with chainsaw. The orderlies cluster around the obvious danger to onlookers, but he's persuaded to give up the weapon at the ring.
GIA VAN ZANT
As much as we're all billed as maniacs around here, this guy takes the cake. I'd tell him he's trying too hard, but I'd rather him not cut off my head.
HEL MODANI
You'd better hope he doesn't watch these back, then!
GIA VAN ZANT
I'd say it's obvious he's more a horror movie fan, Hel.
As our match between Zach and Jacob Knight starts off, we see Knight shoot for a takedown early, but Zach has other ideas as he blasts Knight in the skull with a brutal knee as Knight shoots low! He tries to lay in heavy hits on Knight, likely trying to batter the Headstrong man to set him up for a PK, but as he goes for it, Knight manages to shoot for his leg and trap him, rolling through and into an ankle lock! Zach tries to escape, but as he flails his arms, Knight manages to trap him in a Cross Armbar! He rolls Zach onto his shoulders, but Zach kicks out before Knight can execute the armbar pin, and throws Knight into the ropes! Knight rebounds, and Zach looks for a float over gutwrench powerbomb-AND HE PLANTS KNIGHT! He covers with a sit-out.
ONE!
TWO!
GIA VAN ZANT
That was a fast exchange there, but it wasn't lacking for power either. These boys both mean business tonight.
Zach tries to transition from a laying position from Knight into a Tombstone, but Knight counters and rolls over into a Tombstone of his own-LEAPING TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER to Zach! He covers!
ONE!
TWO!
HEL MODANI
They sure aren't playing, no sirree.
Knight pulls him up for a ripcord lariat, but Zach counters into a Uranage! He goes to the top rope for a double foot stomp-but Knight rolls out of the way, and Zach rolls through-INTO A SUPERKICK FROM KNIGHT-AND THEN A SOLIDARI-KNEE! He covers Zach off the kneedrop Brainbuster.
ONE!
TWO!
THR-- NO!
Knight tries for a German to Zach, but Zach manages to counter with rough back elbows, before going for a DDT, but Knight shoves him off into the ropes and catches him with a nasty spinning back elbow! Zach falls out onto the apron, and Knight follows up with a single leg dropkick, but somehow, Zach stays on! Knight grits his teeth, runs-AND FLIPS OVER ZACH-INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION! Knight forces Zach off of the ropes AND POWERBOMBS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE! BUT HE’S NOT DONE AS HE SWINGS ZACH AROUND AND SMASHES HIS HEAD AGAINST THE APRON-AND UP WITH ANOTHER POWERBOMB INTO THE APRON!
HEL MODANI
OH MY GOD!
GIA VAN ZANT
What are we seeing here tonight! These two men are determined to be the true main event, putting it all on the line to advance in this tournament!
Knight crumples to a knee as Zach lays out on the apron, looking, for all intents and purposes, beat to shit. Knight catches his breath, and rolls Zach back inside, looking for a cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-- KICKOUT! Just barely!
Knight grits his teeth, and pulls Zach up, setting him in the corner. He sets up in the center of the ring, pointing two fingers at Zach as he runs forward for a massive knee strike, but Zach rolls out of the way! Knight catches himself on the middle rope, and Zach springs up behind him with a knee to the back, followed up by a package superkick, and finally a POWERBOMB FROM THE MIDDLE ROPE! Knight rolls through the powerbomb as he hits the ground, and Zach hits the ropes-ONE MORE PK! Knight goes flat, and Zach dives on top of him for a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE--NO! Knight manages another kickout!
GIA VAN ZANT
How are either of them still fighting, having taken so much damage so fast!
Zach looks like he’s growing an equal combination of frustrated and restless as this match goes on, so he shoots for his Kimura Lock on Knight, but Knight manages to counter into a snap cross armbar! Knight locks the hold in, and Zach cries out in pain, reaching for the ropes, but Knight rolls him back! Knight drills Zach in the skull with repeated kicks to the temple, trying to force him to tap or knock him out, but Zach refuses! Zach pulls to his knees, somehow, some way, and pulls Knight up-ONE ARMED POWERBOMB INTO THE CANVAS! BUT KNIGHT HANGS ON! Zach lets out a frustrated cry of exasperation as he pulls Knight up once more-ANOTHER POWERBOMB! BUT KNIGHT STILL HANGS ON!
HEL MODANI
KNIGHT'S GRIP WON'T BE BROKEN!
Knight’s grip has noticeably loosened, though, and Zach hauls him high one more time-ONE FINAL POWERBOMB! Knight cries out in pain as he releases the armbar, and Zach rolls him through into a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE-- NO! JAKE KICKS UP ON ZACH’S INJURED ARM!
Zach releases the pin, and holds his arm as he falls back into the ropes-AND HE EATS A DROPKICK THROUGH THE ROPES FROM JACOB KNIGHT! Zach lays out on the apron, and Jacob pulls him up-WITH RECKLESS ABANDON ONTO THE APRON! He slides Zach back in, and rolls after him-ANOTHER WITH RECKLESS ABANDON INTO THE BUCKLES! AND ONE MORE INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING! KNIGHT COVERS!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE! Jacob Knight gets the win!
WINNER & ADVANCING: JACOB KNIGHT
A graphic appears on the big screen. The graphic reads "Now it's Time for Ace TV". The music begins to play as Ace Michaels himself steps out from the locker room area. His wide smile seems to brighten up the empty arena. As soon as he reaches the ring. 'Sleepwalking' by Diamante blares over the speakers and out comes Kiera. A little pep in her step compared to normal. She waves at Ace as she comes to the ring. She climbs the steps and leaps over the top rope into the ring. Snatching the microphone from his hands and snatching the paper with the questions he was going to ask on this episode of Ace TV. The music fades.
KIKI KARTHARSIES
Hey there Ace. I kinda hate to do this but um, you gotta go. Sin and I got this. Buh bye.
Kiera smiles innocently as she basically shoos the host from the ring. She also shreds the paper she took from him.
'Beast' by Rabbit Junk plays over the PA next and Sin comes out from the back, Underground Title belt over her left shoulder. She makes her way down to the ring, passing Ace and giving him three little sarcastic waves of bye. There’s no rush as she climbs the steps and slips between the middle and top ropes. A motion is made for someone to bring a second mic over to her.
SIN
In all honesty, we’re doing you a favor by giving you the night off. Wouldn’t want to …
She coughs exaggeratedly.
SIN
Give you filthy inmate germs and all.
Kiera smiles and nods at Sin's comment. She sits upon one of the chairs that were set up in the ring.
KIKI KARTHARSIES
So. I guess we are out here to chit chat about our upcoming fight therapy session with that shiny trinket up for grabs that you have there Miss Sin. So what shall we discuss about that?
SIN
Well, we can start with why you call it a trinket. See, Keeks, I worked my ass off for this thing so it’s a little more than just a shiny.
Instead of sitting in the other chair, she pulls the belt off of her shoulder and lets it sit there to be displayed instead.
SIN
It’s a shiny a lot of people want. I mean, you want it, right? Didn’t hear you declining the match at any point. So, let’s start there.
She smirks. Kiera straightens up her smile fading slightly.
KIKI KARTHARSIES
Nah. I won't deny the opportunity to gain another shiny trinket.
Kiera smiles again.
KIKI KARTHARSIES
I don't want to have the fight therapy session against you, honestly, Sin. But I have earned it fair and square so therefore I guess I gotta. I'll give ya fight this time. I'm understanding how this all works, probably a little late though don't you think?
Kiera's eyes float toward the Underground title in Sin's chair.
SIN
You did earn it and you have my congrats for that. You had to beat quite a few to get the shot. Happy it’s you, I really am.
She gave her a small round of applause while Kiki’s eyes wavered to the belt.
SIN
Very smart. Keep those eyes on the prize.
And then that smirk turned into something cold.
SIN
But what’s not smart? Trying to fucking take anything that’s mine, friend or not.
She dropped the mic and blindsided Kiki. Kiera was shocked but found her strength to fight back. Reversing position to where she is in the advantageous position over Sin. KiKi screams out, almost raging.
KIKI KARTHARSIES
WHY!? YOU KNOW ME MORE THAN ANYONE!!
Kiera throws a couple more strikes down onto Sin before climbing to her feet and backing away into a corner. Her stare remains on Sin. Her chest rising and falling rapidly. Sin climbs to her feet, snarling.
SIN
That’s the thing. You let me in, let me know things. And now, just like the rest, you’ll die still trying to claw me back out. Something you failed to catch along the way.
She takes a few advancing steps towards Kiki to keep her trapped in the corner. Something inside of her has snapped, the burning rage in her eyes full of much more than just her current animosity for the other woman.
SIN
But, before then, you’re going to learn something even more important.
She's on her in a flash, fingers curling around her throat tighter and tighter like she wants to watch the light in Kiki’s eyes fade out entirely. Words come out in a growl and she presses her weight into trying to keep the other in place.
SIN
I never lied when I said I’d kill for mine. Tell me, Kiki, when you spent time telling me secrets here and there, how much did you really garner about me in return? I’m betting right about now you’re realizing it wasn’t enough. I like you, I do. I can stand to lose another friendship to casualty but I refuse to lose WHAT IS ACTUALLY MINE!
Kiera fights Sin's hands around her throat. Her legs kick frantically. KiKi begins to show signs of fading. Desperately she sees an opening on Sin. Clinching her right fist as tight as possible, she slams it with all her might into the throat of Sin. Immediately Sin lets go, which gives Kiera the opening to escape the ring. As she does and begins walking up the ramp, a hoard of orderlies rush to Sin and KiKi, subduing them both. Sin is still screaming at Kiera although she is holding her throat. KiKi screams at Sin, holding her own throat where Sin squeezed it.
The lights in the arena dim as three spot lights of various colors fall upon the entrance ramp. A low rumble reverberates through the PA system before the baseline of 'Stomp' thuds shortly thereafter. With each time the word 'Stomp' is said, Deacon appears in one of the spot lights. As soon as the song goes deep into the first bar, the arena lights hit normality. Deacon stands where the final spot light was for a moment soaking in the crowd before moving to the ring. Stopping in front of it. In a feat of athleticism, he leaps up on the apron and steps through the middle and top ropes. Sprinting off the ropes then jumping up into the near corner spreading his arms out while peering out over the crowd as they cheer.
Make Them Suffer plays Christy makes her way to the ring, attempting to attack anyone who attempts to touch her, she slides under the ropes and sits in the corner.
GIA VAN ZANT
A clear favorite and devil here in this matchup, for sure. Interesting to see if good or evil triumphs.
As our showdown pitting Deacon Thomas against Christy Winters, we see the two lunge into a lockup which has Thomas quickly take advantage due to his size! Thomas forces Winters into a corner, and contemplates hitting her with a chop, but he instead taps her chest and then her head. He backs off, and invites her forward with a cocky smile, and she goes for another lockup, this time gaining some more leverage with a quickness due to anticipating Thomas’ actions and maneuvers, but Thomas still is able to come out on top due to his size advantage! He puts Christy in the corner once again, and looks as though he’s going to go for another chop-but as he stops short with a smile on his face, CHRISTY NAILS HIM WITH A WICKED FOREARM!
HEL MODANI
Deacon may have misstepped there by underestimating Christy tonight.
Christy tries for a leaping neckbreaker, but Thomas manages to counter and throw her off! Thomas tries for a suplex, but Christy manages to evade and keep Thomas on his toes as she goes to the ropes, looking for a leaping-back elbow strike, but Thomas catches her into a POWERBOMB INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING!
ONE!
TW-- NO!
GIA VAN ZANT
Thomas trying for a pin, but it's way too early yet to put Winters away.
Thomas tries to roll her through and pull her up for another powerbomb, but Winters counters with punches to the head, forcing Thomas to drop to his knees! She releases him, and gets a running start-KNEE TO THE FACE! Thomas goes down hard, and Winters covers him.
ONE!
TWO!
HEL MODANI
I don't know, Gia, it looks like she's making the same error right now.
She goes for another neckbreaker, but Thomas catches her and throws her down with a powerslam!
ONE!
TWO!
Christy kicks out. Thomas looks to keep his advantage up as he blasts Christy with heavy overhead punches, while trying to set her up for the Break Ya Off, but Christy’s able to counter this into a snap Schoolgirl with tights, only for Deacon to kick out at two! Christy tries to capitalize, but Deacon cuts her down with a big lariat, followed up with a big standing leg drop! He pulls Christy up, and tries for one more Break Ya Off, but again, she manages to counter and roll Deacon through for a running neckbreaker! Deacon slams hard into the canvas, and Christy goes to the second rope, looking for a back elbow drop onto the much larger man! She crashes down straight onto his ribcage, and he coughs as he tries to recover, but Christy’s on him with an attempt at another neckbreaker! She whips him hard into the canvas, and tries to follow up with a boot to the side of his head, but Deacon catches her into a clothesline as he springs up from his feet! He slams her hard down to the mat, and goes for a cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THR-- KICKOUT!
GIA VAN ZANT
Another hard-fought match here tonight for our audience. That's one thing I do love about Sanatorium, the grit, the edge, the determination!
She tries to pull herself to her feet as Deacon lines up, running-BREAK YA OFF CONNECTS! Christy Winters goes down hard, and Deacon follows up with a Brainbuster into a pin.
HEL MODANI
BREAK YA OFF! WILL THIS BE IT?!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE-- NO! Winters kicks out at the last second!
Winter looks to be fighting from beneath here as she pulls back to her feet, trying to put some damage down on Deacon, but Deacon’s able to outpace her for the moment! He lays her out with a big lariat, followed up with a big powerbomb, and goes for another lariat, but she manages to counter into a Japanese Armbar into her Swinging Reverse STO! Deacon goes down hard.
ONE!
TWO!
THR-- NO!
She tries for another elbow drop, but Deacon catches her into a spinning brainbuster that drives her head hard into the mat! She tries to roll away, and Deacon hits the ropes, looking for a diving elbow to mimic Winters’, but she rolls out of the ring-- only for Deacon to hit the ropes and take flight over the top rope, crashing into Christy with a massive forearm!
HEL MODANI
Whoah! Did you see that?!
Both hit the ground hard as Deacon tries to recover with a quickness, dragging Christy up and pulling her back into the ring! He goes for one more cover-
ONE!
TWO!
THREE? NOT QUITE!
GIA VAN ZANT
Christy kicks out at two-point-nine, just barely making it back into this match!
Both lay out for a moment as Deacon tries to regain his breath while Christy tries to survive in this match!
Deacon tries to get Christy up for the Hog Tied, but Christy fights against him, blasting him with hard elbows to the brain to keep him slipping! He drops her, and she goes for a neckbreaker, but Deacon catches her into a spin-out Brainbuster! He drives Christy’s head into the mat, before rolling her through and trying for another Brainbuster, but somehow, she manages to counter into a schoolgirl with her feet on the ropes and a handful of tights! The referee doesn’t notice, and the count--
ONE!
TWO!
THREE! The pin, and a major upset win for Christy Winters!
WINNER & ADVANCING: CHRISTY WINTERS
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The Buzz Factor
Continued from Prince & The Darkness
The mighty Sanatorium stands before him. Gabe Reno shakes off the flashbacks, tenderly holding different injured parts of his body from the escape and return. After having been so close to leaving this life, going somewhere better, to a "Future Without Fear" on Dystopia, but dragged back in because that very same fear ignites his radical tendencies. Like a relentless drug pulling and gnawing at him every second of every fucking day. "Give in, Gabe," the same ole message, repackaged like a postal workers soul; dirtier the deeper it goes, and wet for no good reason. Something whispers in his ear. "Come on, Gabe." His body leans toward the endless pit of damnation. Tension builds within the beads of sweat on his forehead, moist palms grasping the handle. This is it.
Saloon style double doors swing open at the In-Patient entrance at the outer rim of Sanatorium. His playful squint turns to narrow focus. Feelings mix with memories in a swirling cocktail of mental fucked-ittude. Gabe gathers himself, then walks in fresh off his "guard duties." The nurse glances up from her pile of forms, then at the clock on the high wall. She looks Gabe up and down, thinking he must be just another guard who doesn't know how to show up on time. His heart can be heard thudding and prodding through the magical audio of television. Anxiety grows bigger. Fists clinch in absolution. Bracing for the electro-shock gun. Here it comes! Here... it... comes! BBBBZZZZZZZ!
Signaling him to the side door leading to her booth. A sigh of relief, for now. His limping adrenaline filled steps feel like they echo throughout time oh-so-obviously, but the oblivious nurse puts her head back down like a camel in the sand via stubborn burnt out neglect. Gabe slides through the office into the empty guard quarters. He nearly vomits at the sight of more Edwards merch- expecting to find face branded Jonathan lubricants any moment. Instead, his curiosity guides him to a locker that has some bright color shouting out through the three slot cut outs. He puts his hand on the lip of the lock, leaning his forehead into it as he closes his eyes and moans deeply. Blast! A combination lock. He slams the locker with his fist, then turns in a frustration circle trying to find his happy place. Several woo-sa's later he settles on a productive thought process. He pulls off his stolen guard badge, and takes the safety pin off the back. Frantically pushing knowing time is of the essence. He MacGyver's the shit out of the pin latch until it eventually... POPPPPP!! Shocked it actually worked, he tosses the pin to the floor. Slowly her unhooked the latch, the rusty metal door creaks open.
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"It can't be..."
The angle zooms around his shoulder to reveal the image in the locks next to some nasty bubble gum wrappers and a couple Coolio Concert DVD's. Perplexed, the fateful moment's meaning begins to dawn on him.
Rҽɳσ >>"This is what it all means... I always knew I just... never put it to... gether...
OH MY GOD...
I have to beat Nikki Caldwell!"
Gabe takes the poster out, and folds it up for safe keeping. He smirks seemingly renewed with one goal. He walks back out the guard quarters door, and into the Sanatorium Nurse office. BBBZZZZZZZZ! Heavier on the buzzer this time, the Nurse waves him on. He gets to the side door and back to the main lobby entrance. Just as he begins to head to the double doors, the Nurses voice screeches over the loud speaker.
Nurse > "Hey, you there, what happened to your ear??"
Footsteps are heard rushing out the side door behind him as he lunges forward.
BBBBBBZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
GIA VAN ZANT
What a crazy ass tournament we have had here TONIGHT, and since it began, really, Modani. There's no end of Asylum scramble madness in sight, either! These next two faced off once, long before there was familiarity, as two participants in a bigger bout. Now, V looks to continue his war path to the title to free his sister of her "burden," while Abby tries to string together a second straight win on her way to potential Sanatorium immortality.
HEL MODANI
Time to bring out the big guns. Yes, that means V. The man who willingly tried to help Eden defeat Jacob Knight, and save the HQ from pending damnation. Well, other than just the daily damnation...
GIA VAN ZANT
Yep- right on the money. Dreamstate unfolded like a paper diamond riddle when someone has a crush in elementary school: dirty, fun, and with siblings trying to escape the nuthouse. V is entering tonight as the 5th seed, ironically, a point really hammered home by opponent Abby Evans during the week of preparation, Evans is the 15th seed, AND yes she is THAT Abby Evans; who slung John Blade to advance versus the nameless foe of Sanatorium.
HEL MODANI
Hey- isn't he now an item with s-
'Dig The Crazy' by Nightcore hits the one working PA speaker.
GIA VAN ZANT
Okay, Zane, NOW!
Producers wave with big motions to get his attention.
ZANE MULHOLLAND
ANNNDD NOWWWWW! OUR SANATORIUM AND ASYLUM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT MAIIIIIN EVEEENNTTT OF THE EVENING! FIRST... STANDING AT...
Abby Evans wanders out slowly, looking like a piece of walking seduction. She does things with he tongue that makes two of the guards pass out. Making her way to the ring, slinking down the aisle way.
ZANE MULHOLLAND
FIVE FEET FIVE INCHES TALL, ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN POUNDS!
ABBBBBBBBBBBYYYYYYYY EVVVVVAAAAAAAAANNNNSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
HEL MODANI
What a woman!
She bends over to step between the ropes, Hel leans over Gia for a better look...
GIA VAN ZANT
HEY! Keep it in your pants!
Abby notices once she is in the ring, flipping Modani the finger.
GIA VAN ZANT
I hope you like restraining orders and cold lonely nights.
ZANE MULHOLLAND
I PREFER WARMTH...
Van Zant stares blankly in Zane's direction. Nothing More's 'Christ Copyright' booms out from the speaker.
HEL MODANI
HERE WE GO!
ZANE MULHOLLAND
AND NOW... FIVE!
Gia finally just screams.
GIA VAN ZANT
V!
ZANE MULHOLLAND
Oh! Shit! V! I just read it, it was a Roman Numeral...
GIA VAN ZANT
Gooooooooooooooooooood damnnnnnit.
The ref pats down each for illegal items, then signals uncharacteristically to the Warden's booth. The bell rings. V holds his hand up high to challenge Abby to a match of strength. She flips him off. He grins, sizing up his opponent.
HEL MODANI
If Evans can continue winning, this would be a definitive mark for her on the biggest stage.
GIA VAN ZANT
Whoever wins this tourney is going to earn it. Abby has as good a chance as most low seeds.
Evans drop dives- grabbing V's right boot, then rolling toward the ropes. She eventually laces V's knee around the second rope, pulling it for leverage to weaken the joint. V moans in pain, as Eden emerges from the entrance way. She crosses her arms, smirking as V finally rakes Abby's eyes to escape the knee crank. His cold gaze quickly finds Eden.
GIA VAN ZANT
WOW, the boss showing her face out here has to be bittersweet for V after the torture and blackmail that he endured before finally agreeing to vanquish Knight to save his own family, what a cunt-face.
HEL MODANI
It's called control, rubbing it in keeps the wound fresh and the obedience in line!
GIA VAN ZANT
Hashtag creepy, Hel.
V stumbles to center as Abby bounces off the ropes into a leading bulldog face plant. Abby mounts V and begins whaling away with rights and lefts like a rabid dog. V covers up just as a lethal left crosses him in the temple. He looks to be knocked out, but Evans keeps squirreling away obliviously. Meanwhile, Eden struts down to the announce area.
GIA VAN ZANT
To what do we owe the pleasure, Warden?
HEL MODANI
V might be out!
The Official looks confused as whether to proceed or defer to the Warden.
WARDEN EDEN
COUNT YOU BOZO! DON'T LOOK AT ME! YOU AREN'T GETTING IT V! DO YOU HEAR ME!?
V begins to come to after a two on the arm lift count. Abby kicks V in the face. He flattens out. Abby ascends to the second rope, dropping a pointed elbow on V's forehead. She stomps his a few times.
WARDEN EDEN
Don't give me your smarmy bullshit, Gia! V goes and does what I say. I don't know how much you two have been paying attention around here, but Jacob is an INMATE NOW! Knight has turned to night, an eventuality for anyone in Sanatorium if you stay here long enough, or FUCK... WITH... ME! RIGHT, V!?
Evans lifts V to his feet, they trade headlock reversals, Abby turns for another counter, then runs right into a SPEAR! He rises up after a few seconds for a weak pin attempt.
HEL MODANI
OUCH!
The ref slides in
ONE!
TWO!
WARDEN EDEN
NO, EVANS, KICK OUUUUT!
Abby gets a shoulder off the mat. V looks around, sensing something is off. A collective gasp.
GIA VAN ZANT
What THE FUCK!? IT'S HER, MODANI! IT'S HER!
Nikki Caldwell stands at the Sanatorium curtain. Visibly cursing with her eyes locked in on Eden.
WARDEN EDEN
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW!?
Caldwell rushes to ringside and begins exchanging blows with the Warden of Sanatorium. Evans stumbles back inside, then gets caught by the nameless in some type of submission maneuver.
HEL MODANI
V just put Abby in a Gorilla Clutch! The ref is out here trying to separate the boss from the champ!
GIA VAN ZANT
Nikki out here standing up for V, understandably so, Eden was arrogantly rubbing in her influence that was gained from using Nikki as leverage against V!
Evans screams, V wrenches his mangled body shouting out "V! V! V!" to reaffirm his name. The ref pleads with Abby but she holds on, seconds, then tens of seconds pass, she begins to fade from consciousness. Eden thumbs Nikki in the eyes in order to buy time to high-tails it to the curtain, disappearing into the Sanatorium. Nikki starts to follow but is disoriented, she rubs her eyes and eventually sits down with the announcers to support V.
HEL MODANI
What a treat, Nikki is here, fans!
NIKKI CALDWELL
I showed that Amazon hating waste of estrogen what is UP! THIS IS MY SHOW!
GIA VAN ZANT
I'll SAY!
THE LIGHTS GO OUT...
GIA VAN ZANT
HOLY HELL! NIKKI, WHERE ARE YOU GOING??
HEL MODANI
GIA, WHERE ARE YOU!? I'M SCARED!
GIA VAN ZANT
Zane, that better not be your hand...
ZANE MULHOLLAND
Oh, Sorry!
Lights come back up, Abby is out, the ref double checks and calls for the bell.
GIA VAN ZANT
SHE HAS PAST OUT! V WON!? V MOVES ON!
HEL MODANI
AT WHAT COST??
The camera swings around behind the referee and medics rushing to the unconscious Evans. Nikki Caldwell lays in a pool of blood. The ref grabs V's hand unbeknownst, raises it in victory, while at their feet are bloody brass knucks, all above his own sister's passed out corpse.
ZANE MULHOLLAND
WINNNERRRRR, THE UNKNOWN MAN, VVVVVV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GIA VAN ZANT
SHUT THE FUCK UP, ZANE! OKAY!? JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP!
Security rushes in to subdue V and attend to the Asylum Champion.
HEL MODANI
NO! Did he? Could HE!?
GIA VAN ZANT
V WANTED HER FREED, BUT AT WHAT COST!?
Fade to black.
Fade to black.