Post by Kai Morgan on Mar 16, 2023 22:07:29 GMT
As the opening video closes, the lights to the Sun Dome go out, the stage illuminating to the beat of the second half of the second verse!
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Just then, the arena bursts to life, with lights spanning the entire arena as we pan over the crowd packing the stands! We go to the commentary booth where Eddie Red Apples and Amber Westgate are standing by!
Eddie Red Apples: Just weeks away from Destiny II, we get to find out who will challenge our World Champion at the Tokyo Dome! Welcome…to Friday Night Fusion! I’m Eddie Red Apples, joined by Amber Westgate!
Amber Westgate: A big night ahead as 11 competitors all step into the ring to decide who will challenge ARIA for the World Heavyweight Championship at Destiny II! It’s bound to be an exciting night, so let’s get into it!
“Slave to the Grind” by Halestorm plays and Katrina Lopez wastes no time walking out from the back in her neat, three-piece suit. She walks around the outside and grabs a microphone before she climbs into the ring.
Katrina Lopez: Cut the music!
Katrina paces back and forth for a moment and then looks toward the camera.
Katrina Lopez: I think we know why I’m out here. Last week, someone violated a direct suspension from me. After Mai Blackman refused to stop choking our World Heavyweight Champion, ARIA, I had no choice but to fine and suspend her. But she made it clear on Twitter and in the ring that she did not take that seriously. For that reason, I have no other choice but to–
"United Divided" by Voodoo Johnson cuts Katrina off and the crowd boos as it looks toward the entrance. After a delay, Mai Blackman walks out in a leather jacket with a grin from ear-to-ear. She relishes in the boos for a moment before she starts to walk down the ramp. As she does, security officials step over the barricade and surround the ring behind Katrina. Mai stops and laughs before she turns and sees security members coming out from the back behind her. She turns around and locks eyes with Katrina as she makes her way to the ring and up the steps. She stops on the apron as the security officials close in and surround the ring. Mai asks for a microphone and reaches through the ropes.
Katrina Lopez: No, no, no! You’re not even supposed to be here. No one needs to hear from you, Mai. You were suspended and you’ve violated that suspension now, twice. So what I was about to say before you rudely interrupted me was–
Mai Blackman: I’m gonna stop you right there. You surprised me, Kat. You come out here these last few weeks and you let this crowd stroke your ego. Act like they’ve forgotten all about how you handled things between Razzles and Diamond before they became everyone’s favorite tag team for a few weeks. I have to ask. What are you doing on the wrong side here? Why are you supporting the champion when you know you want to support me?
Katrina stares straight ahead at Mai. She mulls over the words before going to answer. Instead, Mai cuts her off again.
Mai Blackman: I know the answer. This one isn’t self-serving to you. You stoked the fires when you challenged Razzles and Serena. They kicked your ass. So you think I’m scared of you? Yeah, I know all about you boss. I know you used to get in this ring. Used to get in the cages, too. But you learned your lesson. You got beat. So now that you know you can’t control everything, you’ve thrown all your eggs in the ARIA basket. And what a gift that’s been for you, right?
Katrina Lopez: That’s enough, Mai! You’re done talking. You’re fi–
Mai Blackman: I’M NOT DONE TALKING!
Mai takes a step toward Katrina, who steps back away from her. The security team appears on the ready as they approach the apron. Mai surveys the area around her and then looks at Katrina. She begins to speak to her off mic and Katrina seems incensed. Katrina takes off her sport coat and tosses it to the side and Mai pulls her leather jacket off and drops it to the mat.
Katrina Lopez: If you dare come at me, your problems will be far worse than anything else I was about to hand out to you.
Mai Blackman: You think I’m scared of you, boss? You’re weak. You need ARIA. This company was better off when Kai Morgan ran it. Now it’s spiraling in the toilet as you run it into the ground and force us to celebrate weakness. Weak boss. Weak heavyweight champion. Weak–
Someone in a hoodie blasts Mai from behind and she falls to the mat. The person mounts Mai and starts delivering punches. Security floods the ring and pulls them apart. The hood falls down to reveal ARIA as Mai’s attacker. A small stream of blood trickles from Mai’s nose as the security holds her back. She flashes a wicked smile at ARIA as it reaches her lips. Mai breaks loose and sprints at ARIA before delivering a headbutt that knocks down ARIA and the security holding her back.
Mai starts to fight off security officials as they try to grab her. Katrina runs in and barely ducks a forearm before she grabs Mai around the waist from behind and tries to push her into the corner. Mai wiggles free and throws a back elbow that floors the boss. Mai runs over to get ARIA, but security members the champ from the ring and start pushing her up the ramp. ARIA tries to get past them as security in the ring grabs hold of Mai and gets her under control. Katrina retrieves a mic from the ground and collects herself.
Katrina Lopez: That’s it! I’ve had enough. You’re done, Mai. YOU’RE! FIRED!
The crowd roars as Mai fights underneath the security officials.
ARIA: Hold on a minute!
The crowd goes silent and turns to ARIA on the stage. She has her hands on her waist still catching her breath from the quick brawl.
Katrina Lopez: No, this is done. She’s gone!
ARIA: If you fire her, Katrina. You prove her right. She says you’re weak. She says I’m weak. The only ones that can prove her wrong is you and me. So don’t fire her. No, give me her in the ring next week. A rematch.
Katrina shakes her head no and paces around the ring behind Mai before she looks down at her.
ARIA: The only way to really solve this is to let me finish it. Next week, one-on-one, for the World Heavyweight Championship!
The crowd roars again and Katrina looks out at the crowd. ARIA nods from the ramp. Mai grins from her stomach as she’s pinned to the mat.
Katrina Lopez: Fine.
The crowd explodes and ARIA smiles as she turns her glance to Mai. They lock eyes and look ready to destroy each other from 40 feet apart.
Katrina Lopez: But this is the last time I step between the two of you. So if Mai rips you to pieces next week, if she ends your reign, there won’t be anyone to stop it. Mai, your suspension is lifted.
Katrina tosses her mic off to the side and exits the ring. "DESTINY" by Saori Yoshida plays as Katrina makes her way up the ramp. As Katrina reaches ARIA, the security officials let Mai go and begin to exit the ring. Katrina walks past the champ and ARIA and Mai have a short stare down.
“Through The Never” by Metallica erupts through the PA system as the lights dim to a dark purple. Soon the two figures of Kara “Killer” Carbajal and Miguel Ortiz walk out onto the stage dressed in black suits with their newly won World Tag Team Championships draped over their shoulders. Not long after, Zachary Porter walks out onto the stage dressed in his ring gear and he stops in between his two stablemates and after the three of them share a glance with one another, they all nod before beginning to make their way down the ramp to a chorus of boos from the sold out crowd.
Eddie Red Apples: These fans not showing much love for The Void here tonight, Amber.
Amber Westgate: They sure don’t. However I’m not going to say anything else as I don’t particularly want to earn the wrath of Carbajal again.
Once the trio reach the bottom of the ramp, Carbajal and Ortiz proceed to make their way up the steel steps as Porter hops up onto the ring apron and all three of them climb through the ropes. They each call for a microphone and are handed one as they all stand in the center of the ring and the lights go back to normal as “Through The Never” fades out, allowing the fans booing to be heard even louder, causing the trio to laugh.
Eddie Red Apples: The Void don’t appear to be bothered about what these fans here tonight think of them.
Amber Westgate: Pretty much, Eddie.
Kara is the first to raise up the microphone to her lips as she briefly glances down at the championship belt over her shoulder and she smirks.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Aww! What’s wrong, Echizen?! Are you all upset that your precious Thotline Miami isn't standing here still holding these belts?! And here I thought over here in the Land of the Rising Sun that you people had a higher standard when it comes to what transpires between these ropes!
Miguel smirked as he adjusted the tag title belt that was over his own shoulder before lifting his microphone.
Miguel Ortiz: You’d think they’d be happy that actual wrestlers are finally carrying these belts, but I guess not. Where’s the respect that is supposed to be so plentiful around here?!
Miguel laughed, seemingly to mock the people of Echizen. He grinned as he looked over at Zach then KC before he raised the mic again.
Miguel Ortiz: From the beginning, we’ve called our shot. We knew where we would be, and we’re here as the new champions just like we said we would be. Whether all of you morons like it or not, we’re here to stay!
KC smirks and nods as does Zachary who pats Miguel on the back. The Shieldmaiden’s smirk then slowly fades as she glares into the hard camera.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: And as for you two? Kaya? Lilith? The Deathriders and self-proclaimed “best” tag team in Zion?
Carbajal glances over to Ortiz and then to Porter as all three of them burst out laughing.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: See… the fact that Miguel and I hold THESE championships proves that last statement to be false. Because you two? You’re just Tag Team Champions… while we? We are WORLD Tag Team Champions! We’re better than you just by default… but since you two decided to step onto OUR turf and pick a fight with US?! Well we’ll just have to prove it to you by beating your asses just like we did with Thotline Miami!
Miguel places his hand onto Kara’s shoulder as the two glare into the hard camera for a few moments.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Of course… that is if you’re able to get past Code Black this coming Monday on Mayhem. Which by the way, you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ll be attending so… I guess we’ll be seeing you real soon. But that’s then… as for tonight?
Killer Instinct then both turn their attention to the man who calls himself The Final Boss. Zachary clears his throat, indicating he’s ready to speak.
Zachary Porter: Seven months ago I was naive. When I lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Jordan Majors, I was under the impression she would take the brass ring. Lead this company into the new golden era. The truth is, when my shoulders were pinned to the mat one-two-three, I had no intention of coming back. Not because I lost. Part of me wanted Jordan to win. She deserved it, right? It took me one year to become World Champion, think about that, my first professional wrestling championship was a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. How many of you in the back can make that claim? Doubt most of you can, I thought to myself, this grand experiment is over. I’m done. Let me spend the oodles of money I inherited from my dad. Live life on easy street. BUT the reality of what has played out for the past seven months has made itself self-evident... this company needs me in order to avoid falling apart.
The crowd boos at the arrogance radiating from the former World Champion. He lets the fans get their disdain out of their systems. He pushes forward.
Zachary Porter: Jordan failed. What’s her name, the person who changed her name, I don’t know, failed. It was a nice feel good moment when Aria became the World Champion. Always liked her. She deserved it. When the World Champion is getting punked out, making Fusion look bad in the process, the only regret I have over the past seven months was not reclaiming what belongs to me SOONER.
Both Kara and Miguel nod.
Zachary Porter: I didn’t come back initially to reclaim my crown. I came back for KC and Miguel. They reminded me that I wasn’t forgotten. That I am appreciated. I wanted to return the favor by standing by their side as they predictably became the World Tag Team Champions. With filth like The Queens of Chaos, The Hive, God knows who else, I am motivated more than ever to drive this company into the void where it belongs to be honest. This is beyond all of you losing your paradise. Zion Wrestling is sick. We are the cure... dragging this company into the void, endless darkness awaits. I am going to save this company like I did before by winning tonight's battle royal. Then rolling into Destiny to become World Heavyweight Champion for a second time. But I don’t plan on stopping there. I don’t care who walks out Destiny the Zion Wrestling Champion. I’m coming for that championship too, merging both, cementing myself as the ONLY World Champion. There should be only one anyway. You’re looking at him!
Zach looks straight into the hard camera. The scowl on his face speaks volumes.
Zachary Porter: And Legion, if you dare get involved, trust me little girl, the Vengeance tease I showed you a couple weeks back won’t be a tease at all, you’ll find out first hand that Zachary Porter isn’t the Final Boss. Vengeance is. No one escapes Vengeance, for your sake... you better hope I keep Him locked up. Don’t tempt me!
The three of them then drop their microphones as “Through The Never” blasts out of the PA system. Porter then extends his closed fist in front of him as Ortiz and Carbajal both do the same so all three fists are touching as we cut elsewhere.
Eddie Red Apples: These fans not showing much love for The Void here tonight, Amber.
Amber Westgate: They sure don’t. However I’m not going to say anything else as I don’t particularly want to earn the wrath of Carbajal again.
Once the trio reach the bottom of the ramp, Carbajal and Ortiz proceed to make their way up the steel steps as Porter hops up onto the ring apron and all three of them climb through the ropes. They each call for a microphone and are handed one as they all stand in the center of the ring and the lights go back to normal as “Through The Never” fades out, allowing the fans booing to be heard even louder, causing the trio to laugh.
Eddie Red Apples: The Void don’t appear to be bothered about what these fans here tonight think of them.
Amber Westgate: Pretty much, Eddie.
Kara is the first to raise up the microphone to her lips as she briefly glances down at the championship belt over her shoulder and she smirks.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Aww! What’s wrong, Echizen?! Are you all upset that your precious Thotline Miami isn't standing here still holding these belts?! And here I thought over here in the Land of the Rising Sun that you people had a higher standard when it comes to what transpires between these ropes!
Miguel smirked as he adjusted the tag title belt that was over his own shoulder before lifting his microphone.
Miguel Ortiz: You’d think they’d be happy that actual wrestlers are finally carrying these belts, but I guess not. Where’s the respect that is supposed to be so plentiful around here?!
Miguel laughed, seemingly to mock the people of Echizen. He grinned as he looked over at Zach then KC before he raised the mic again.
Miguel Ortiz: From the beginning, we’ve called our shot. We knew where we would be, and we’re here as the new champions just like we said we would be. Whether all of you morons like it or not, we’re here to stay!
KC smirks and nods as does Zachary who pats Miguel on the back. The Shieldmaiden’s smirk then slowly fades as she glares into the hard camera.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: And as for you two? Kaya? Lilith? The Deathriders and self-proclaimed “best” tag team in Zion?
Carbajal glances over to Ortiz and then to Porter as all three of them burst out laughing.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: See… the fact that Miguel and I hold THESE championships proves that last statement to be false. Because you two? You’re just Tag Team Champions… while we? We are WORLD Tag Team Champions! We’re better than you just by default… but since you two decided to step onto OUR turf and pick a fight with US?! Well we’ll just have to prove it to you by beating your asses just like we did with Thotline Miami!
Miguel places his hand onto Kara’s shoulder as the two glare into the hard camera for a few moments.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Of course… that is if you’re able to get past Code Black this coming Monday on Mayhem. Which by the way, you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ll be attending so… I guess we’ll be seeing you real soon. But that’s then… as for tonight?
Killer Instinct then both turn their attention to the man who calls himself The Final Boss. Zachary clears his throat, indicating he’s ready to speak.
Zachary Porter: Seven months ago I was naive. When I lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Jordan Majors, I was under the impression she would take the brass ring. Lead this company into the new golden era. The truth is, when my shoulders were pinned to the mat one-two-three, I had no intention of coming back. Not because I lost. Part of me wanted Jordan to win. She deserved it, right? It took me one year to become World Champion, think about that, my first professional wrestling championship was a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. How many of you in the back can make that claim? Doubt most of you can, I thought to myself, this grand experiment is over. I’m done. Let me spend the oodles of money I inherited from my dad. Live life on easy street. BUT the reality of what has played out for the past seven months has made itself self-evident... this company needs me in order to avoid falling apart.
The crowd boos at the arrogance radiating from the former World Champion. He lets the fans get their disdain out of their systems. He pushes forward.
Zachary Porter: Jordan failed. What’s her name, the person who changed her name, I don’t know, failed. It was a nice feel good moment when Aria became the World Champion. Always liked her. She deserved it. When the World Champion is getting punked out, making Fusion look bad in the process, the only regret I have over the past seven months was not reclaiming what belongs to me SOONER.
Both Kara and Miguel nod.
Zachary Porter: I didn’t come back initially to reclaim my crown. I came back for KC and Miguel. They reminded me that I wasn’t forgotten. That I am appreciated. I wanted to return the favor by standing by their side as they predictably became the World Tag Team Champions. With filth like The Queens of Chaos, The Hive, God knows who else, I am motivated more than ever to drive this company into the void where it belongs to be honest. This is beyond all of you losing your paradise. Zion Wrestling is sick. We are the cure... dragging this company into the void, endless darkness awaits. I am going to save this company like I did before by winning tonight's battle royal. Then rolling into Destiny to become World Heavyweight Champion for a second time. But I don’t plan on stopping there. I don’t care who walks out Destiny the Zion Wrestling Champion. I’m coming for that championship too, merging both, cementing myself as the ONLY World Champion. There should be only one anyway. You’re looking at him!
Zach looks straight into the hard camera. The scowl on his face speaks volumes.
Zachary Porter: And Legion, if you dare get involved, trust me little girl, the Vengeance tease I showed you a couple weeks back won’t be a tease at all, you’ll find out first hand that Zachary Porter isn’t the Final Boss. Vengeance is. No one escapes Vengeance, for your sake... you better hope I keep Him locked up. Don’t tempt me!
The three of them then drop their microphones as “Through The Never” blasts out of the PA system. Porter then extends his closed fist in front of him as Ortiz and Carbajal both do the same so all three fists are touching as we cut elsewhere.
Alex Lawson: Ladies and gentlemen…it is now time for the March Madness Gauntlet Match!
Alex Lawson: Introducing Entrant #1…representing The Queens of Chaos…from Los Angeles, California…weighing in at 130 lbs…Jordan! Majors!
Alex Lawson: And Entrant #2…representing Code Black…from Southampton, England…weighing in at 180 lbs…Olivia! Nightshade!
Majors and Nightshade glare at each other from across the ring, the look between the two telling the whole story! Nearly a year of history between these two finally coming to a head in the middle of the ring here! The two continue to glare at each other, before deciding to no longer wait, rushing to the center of the ring to lay into each other with rapid punches to the head in unison! Nightshade is able to push Majors away, catching her as she tries to return to her with a Big Boot! She drags Majors back to her feet, looking to inflict even more punishment! But Majors fights back, immediately pushing Nightshade away and leathering her with a Forearm across the head! She drags Nightshade into the corner, sinking her further and further against the turnbuckles as she lays in with Stomps aplenty! She eventually steps away, letting a bit of her pent up anger out with a shriek!
She comes back to Nightshade, who grabs her by the waistband of her tights and pulls her face first into the middle turnbuckle! Majors tries to regain her bearings against the corner, but Nightshade is already back on her! She grabs her from behind, throwing her across the ring with a German Suplex! Nightshade slowly paces her away towards the heap that she’s left Majors in on the mat, grabbing her up and sending her across the ring yet again with another German Suplex! This time, Majors tries to get some distance from Nightshade, showing her ring awareness by rolling under the bottom rope and out of the ring!
Nightshade catches up with Majors outside the ring, grabbing her off the floor and throwing her directly into the steel steps at ringside! She pulls Majors up again, throwing her into the steel steps on the opposite side of the ring! She throws Majors back into the ring, waiting for Majors to make it back to her feet before taking her to the mat with a Discus Lariat! Nightshade stands tall as the countdown timer ticks down for the first time in this match!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
ENTRANT #3: ASHLYNN CASSIDY
“Undeniable” by Seckond Chaynce blares through the speakers as Ashlynn Cassidy rushes down to the ring! Nightshade invites the challenge, with Cassidy rushing underneath the bottom rope and into the ring to face her! She rushes towards Nightshade, ducking under a Lariat attempt and hitting the ropes to come back with a Dropkick! Nightshade rolls to her knees against the ropes, with Cassidy rushing in to take full advantage! Nightshade is able to evade her however, pulling down the ropes to send Cassidy tumbling to ringside! Cassidy quickly gets to her feet, grabbing at Nightshade’s ankles and pulling her out from underneath the bottom rope! She quickly takes advantage, pushing Nightshade into the apron with a Shoulder Thrust!
She throws Nightshade back into the ring, before climbing to the apron and up to the top turnbuckle! She launches off, going for a Diving Crossbody! The two come down the mat, with many thinking Cassidy was successful in her aerial attack! But Nightshade flips the script on them and Cassidy, rolling to her feet with the Killer Counter Queen in her clutches! She looks to take her down with a Fallaway Slam, but before she can she turns around, coming face-to-face with a Springboard Dropkick from Jordan Majors! The kick sends Nightshade backwards to the mat, with Cassidy landing on top of her for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Nightshade! She rolls out of the ring, leaving Cassidy and Majors on their own in the ring! The crowd gives the two a pop, this confrontation not being seen in ages! They both size each other up, looking for the right place to start on one other! Majors eventually makes her move, rushing in for a Clothesline to Cassidy! She bends backwards however, catching Majors with the Matrix Evasion! Majors has this scouted however, catching an arching Cassidy with an Elbow Drop that folds her to the mat! Pin by Majors!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Cassidy! Majors gets up to her feet immediately, rushing for the ropes to hit a Springboard Moonsault! Cassidy rolls out of the way however, with Majors landing on her feet and going for her as she leans against the ropes! Cassidy evades her once again, throwing her up and dropping her across the top rope with a Stun Gun! She follows up, grabbing Majors from behind before planting her with a Half-and-Half Suplex! Pin by Cassidy!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Majors! Cassidy pulls her up, looking for an Irish Whip to the ropes! She hunches over, waiting for Majors to return to her! Majors rolls over her back however, waiting for Cassidy to turn around before unloading on her with a Superkick! Cassidy falls to her hands and knees, with Majors taking to the corner and looking for a Punt Kick! Cassidy pops up as Majors advances, dropping her with a Lariat that turns her inside out before collapsing to the mat again! All three women are down as the countdown timer ticks down again!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
ENTRANT #4: DARIA DORSEY
Daria Dorsey swaggers her way down to the ring, reveling in the advantage she now has as she slides into the ring! She immediately tries to score a quick elimination, going for a pin on Majors!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Majors! Dorsey doesn’t waste anymore time, going for a pin on Ashlynn Cassidy!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Cassidy! Dorsey decides to give Olivia Nightshade a try, scooping her up from outside of the ring and throwing her back in! She tries to climb into the ring, but Nightshade is already back to her feet, nailing Dorsey with a Knee Strike to the midsection as she tries going through the ropes again! She pulls Dorsey back into the ring, nailing her with a clubbing blow across the back! She pivots, turning around and throwing Dorsey shoulder first into the ringpost! Majors decides to take advantage of the commotion, catching Nightshade in a Schoolboy Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Nightshade! She tries to get to her feet, but Majors beats her to it, nailing her with a Superkick to the shin that leaves her on her hands and knees! Majors takes the corner, looking for a Punt Kick! Ashlynn Cassidy tries to cut in, only to catch a Clothesline for her trouble! Cassidy gets to her hands and knees alongside Nightshade, with Majors coming out of the corner to nail them both with the Punt Kick! Majors looks to be going for the pin, but Daria Dorsey comes back, throwing Majors out of the ring! She looks to steal the glory, going for the pin on Nightshade that eluded her!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Majors, who drags Dorsey out of the ring and begins to brawl with her as the countdown timer ticks down yet again!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
ENTRANT #5: ZACHARY PORTER
Zachary Porter rushes down to the ring, immediately laying the boots into a downed Ashlynn Cassidy! He drags her to her hands and knees, nailing her with a Basement Dropkick! He turns his attention to Olivia Nightshade now, attempting to drag her back to her feet! But Nightshade is able to retaliate, pushing Porter into the corner before nearly cutting him in half with a set of Shoulder Thrusts! Cassidy is able to get up by this point, rushing up behind Nightshade and dropping her with a Backstabber! She approaches Porter in the corner, only for him to flip the tables on her and throw her against the turnbuckles instead! He keeps her at bay with a Knife Edge Chop, before turning his attention back to Nightshade, attempting to throw her into the corner with Cassidy! But Nightshade reverses, throwing Porter into the corner with her instead! She pulls him up, getting him in position before throwing him into Cassidy with a Fallaway Slam! Cassidy rolls out of the ring as Nightshade goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Porter! Meanwhile outside the ring, Jordan Majors and Daria Dorsey continue to fight it out! Dorsey tries to throw Majors into the steel steps, but she gets a foot up on them to block the shot, sending Dorsey into them instead! Majors looks for an Irish Whip across the ringside area, but Dorsey reverses, pulling her into position for a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Majors is able to escape midlift, popping up onto the apron! She avoids being tripped over by Dorsey, just as Olivia Nightshade throws Zachary Porter through the ropes, making his head peek out over the apron! Majors sees an opportunity to take advantage, using Porter’s head as a launchpad to hit Dorsey with a Moonsault! The crowd is in awe at this showing as the countdown timer ticks down again!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
ENTRANT #6: JESSI OZBORNE
Jessi Ozborne steps through the entry tunnel, locking eyes with Olivia Nightshade in the ring immediately! She rushes down the ramp and into the ring, immediately ducking a Lariat attempt from Nightshade to supply a Spinning Heel Kick to the midsection that hunches her over! She hits the ropes, looking to capitalize, but Nightshade instead pops her up for a move! Ozborne evades this, nailing Nightshade out of midair with a Dropkick! Zachary Porter now cuts in, catching Ozborne as she tries to get up with a Lariat! Porter tries to drag Ozborne back to her feet, but before he can do anything else with her, Jordan Majors rushes in, defending her best friend with a Superkick across Porter’s jaw! Ozborne regains her bearings, nailing him with a Superkick of her own! Ozborne and Majors look to one another, with the two seamlessly nailing Porter with a Double Superkick without having to exchange a word!
Ozborne and Majors approach one another, each one being a sight for sore eyes to the other as they pull each other in for a hug! Majors tries to pull away, but not forgetting how she was eliminated from the Rumble, Ozborne decides to get a measure of revenge, pulling her to the mat for a Schoolboy Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Majors, who immediately runs up on Ozborne and takes her down with a Jackknife Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Ozborne! The two get to their knees, their demeanors relaxing as they laugh at how each one tried to get another! We finally come across someone who isn’t a fan of their close friendship, as Daria Dorsey rushes back into the ring and nails them both with a Lariat each! Ashlynn Cassidy now storms the ring, nailing Dorsey with a Dropkick! She turns around right into a Knee to the midsection by Olivia Nightshade, who throws her to the mat with a Gutwrench Suplex! Nightshade gets up, only to be brought right back down via a Dropkick from Zachary Porter! He gets her back up, positioning her before taking her to the mat with a German Suplex! Porter bridges for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Dorsey, who stomps on Porter's midsection! She waits for him to get up, before hitting him with her signature Bicycle Knee Lift/Back Suplex Combo! Dorsey stands tall as the countdown timer ticks down again!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
ENTRANT #7: NAO SAEGUSA
Nao Saegusa rushes down to the ring, her of all people not being a big fan of Dorsey’s change of attitude over the past several weeks! Dorsey doesn’t waste any time in getting the jump on her, stomping on her as she slides into the ring and nailing her with a DDT! Meanwhile, Jessi Ozborne and Jordan Major lie in wait, going for a Double Superkick to Dorsey as she turns around! But Dorsey catches both of their legs, pulling them both in and knocking their heads into each other! She grabs a staggering Ozborne, running her to the corner before sending her shoulder first into the ring post! She turns around, ducking a Clothesline attempt from Majors before nailing her with a Cash Out! Dorsey hits Majors with her own finisher! Before she can go for the pin, the countdown timer starts to tick down, notably way ahead of schedule!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
Everyone in the ring and the crowd are struck with confusion as Robert Kaiden Oakley’s music begins to play, despite him not being in the match! Dorsey stares up the ramp, having no idea how to react to her rival seemingly showing up now! This momentary distraction is enough to cost her however, with Jordan Majors regaining her bearings and nailing Dorsey with the Cash Out! Jumping Cutter right back to Dorsey from Majors! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Daria Dorsey has been eliminated!
ELIMINATED: DARIA DORSEY
Eddie Red Apples: Six entrants in and we now have our first elimination in Daria Dorsey!
Amber Westgate: Snakeman comes to make Dorsey rue the day she crosses him yet again!
Majors doesn’t stop with Dorsey however, catching an oncoming Olivia Nightshade with a Cash Out! She gets turned around by Zachary Porter, who gets nailed with a Cash Out! Nao Saegusa tries to get the jump on Majors, going for a Springboard attack! But Majors catches her out of midair, drilling her to the mat with a Cash Out! Majors stands tall as the timer ticks down again (for real this time)!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
ENTRANT #8: RICKY RODRIGUEZ
Ricky Rodriguez makes his way out onto the stage, looking down to the ring at Majors as she invites the challenge! This quickly gets cut off however, as Yukiko Kusanagi pops up behind him, taking Rodriguez down with a Forearm! She pulls Rodriguez to his feet, before taking him to the stage floor with Kuro Gishiki! Double Underhook Brainbuster connects! Officials arrive to pull her away, with medics coming out to check on Rodriguez! After a while, they send one of the officials to ringside, getting a message across to Alex Lawson!
Alex Lawson: Ladies and gentlemen, it has been determined that Ricky Rodriguez will not be cleared to compete tonight. Therefore he is eliminated!
ELIMINATED: RICKY RODRIGUEZ
Eddie Red Apples: A damn shame that Ricky Rodriguez won’t be competing in this match! What the hell is wrong with Yukiko Kusanagi?!
Amber Westgate: Would you like to be the brave soul that goes up to her and asks?!
Meanwhile in the ring, Jordan Majors turns her attention away from the rampway, coming face-to-face with Olivia Nightshade as she unloads on her with Taste That Leather, B*tch! Brogue Kick connects! Jessi Ozborne tries to rush Nightshade, only to be thrown into the corner with a Belly-To-Belly Suplex! Ashlynn Cassidy tries to rush her now, only for Nightshade to sidestep her and send her into the ropes! Cassidy comes back, rushing right into a Lariat from Nightshade! She gets Cassidy up, before spiking her to the mat with Dark Silence! Joker Driver connects! Pin by Nightshade!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Ashlynn Cassidy has been eliminated!
ELIMINATED: ASHLYNN CASSIDY
Eddie Red Apples: Olivia Nightshade has been the true power player of this match! Almost all the way through entries and she doesn’t look like she’s broken a sweat!
Amber Westgate: She’s definitely gonna be a huge hill for anyone to overcome here!
Nightshade stands up and taunts, only to be taken down by a Running Dropkick from Nao Saegusa! Nightshade tries to recover in the corner, only for Saegusa to run in and catch her with a Corner Clothesline! Saegusa rushes to the opposite corner, looking for another attack to Nightshade in the corner! But when she goes in for the kill, Zachary Porter intercepts, taking her down with a Slingblade! Porter gets her up, getting her in position for a German Suplex! Saegusa rejects this, nailing Porter with a Elbow across the head! Porter stays firm, keeping a hold on Saegusa! This leaves an opening for Nightshade, who comes up behind Porter! She lifts both Porter and Saegusa, taking them both down with a Double German Suplex! Nightshade stands tall as the countdown timer ticks down again!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
ENTRANT #9: ALEXANDRA CALAWAY
Alexandra Calaway makes her way down to the ring slowly, coming face to face with Olivia Nightshade as she steps inside the ring! The two taunt into each other’s faces, before Nightshade cocks back and goes for a Clothesline! Calaways ducks underneath, nailing Nightshade with a boot to the midsection! Nightshade tries to fight back with a swing, but Calaway ducks underneath, nailing her with a punch to the side of the ribs! Calaway seems to have an answer to all of Nightshade’s offense, managing to nail her with Kick to the back of the leg that sends her to her knees! Calaway hits the ropes, looking for a V-Trigger, but Nightshade finally catches up with her with Spinebuster!
Jessi Ozborne now rushes in, looking to defend her fellow Queen, but Nightshade hits her with a Spinebuster as well, stacking her right on top of Calaway! An idea seems to come into Nightshade’s head as she slowly comes up on Ozborne and Calaway! She gets both sets of their legs around her head before clinging to Calaway’s wrists, looking to lift both of the two up for a Double Powerbomb! Before she can fully try to lift however, Zachary Porter interjects, clubbing Nightshade from behind with a Forearm! He stomps on her ruthlessly, before attempting to throw her out of the ring! Nightshade reverses however, sending Porter into the ropes instead! She looks to send him over fully with a Clothesline, but Porter low bridges the ropes, sending Nightshade to the outside instead! Nightshade immediately gets up, looking to get back into the ring! But Porter dodges an oncoming Jordan Majors, who improvises by leaping through the ropes and taking down Nightshade with a Suicide Dive!
Porter is unable to dodge Nao Saegusa however, who clubs him over the top rope with a Clothesline! She turns around to see Ozborne and Calaway attempting to do the same to her! But she ducks underneath, nailing them both with a Dropkick that sends them outside the ring! The mass of humanity as ringside engulfs every person in the match currently outside of Saegusa, who take advantage by going to the apron! She launches off, hitting everyone with TAKE ME HIGHER!! Moonsault Plancha connects! Everyone goes tumbling down like a pile of dominos, with Saegusa rushing into the ring and getting pumped up before the crowd as the countdown timer ticks down again!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
ENTRANT #10: KIMBERLY WILLIAMS
Kimberly Williams now makes her way into the ring, ducking underneath a Bicycle Kick attempt from Saegusa and hitting the ropes! She comes back, nailing Saegusa with a Dropkick that sends her through the ropes! She clings onto the ropes however, keeping herself on the apron! Williams sees this, rushing over and looking to knock Saegusa off! But Saegusa retaliates with an Enzigiri, before going to the top rope and nailing a hunched over Williams with the Spacium Cut! Diving Leg Drop connects! She isn’t done there, however, as she takes to the top rope, looking for the Justice Crash! Her streak of good luck ends here however, as Olivia Nightshade makes her presence known once again! She clubs Saegusa on the back, before climbing up the ropes behind her! She hoists Saegusa onto her shoulders, a shocked gasp coming over the crowd as everyone seems to know what she’s up to, including Williams, who rolls out of dodge!
Eddie Red Apples: No! No! Olivia, don’t!
Amber Westgate: This isn’t gonna look pretty!
She gets Saegusa fully up and in position, coming down from the top rope and nailing her with an Avalanche Dark Silence! Joker Driver hits from the top rope! Pin by Nightshade!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Nao Saegusa has been eliminated!
ELIMINATED: NAO SAEGUSA
Eddie Red Apples: An absolutely ruthless elimination from Olivia Nightshade!
Amber Westgate: She’s been unstoppable thus far!
Nightshade stands tall in the middle of the ring, with Jessi Ozborne standing outside and glaring straight at her! Nightshade invites her into the ring, with Ozborne climbing and staring daggers at her! She doesn’t come alone however, with Alexandra Calaway and Jordan Majors both climbing into the ring and taking a corner each! They all charge Nightshade, who manages to shove Calaway away almost instantly! Majors and Ozborne get on top of her though, nailing her across the back with punches aplenty! The two hit the ropes, looking for a Double Clothesline! But Nightshade ducks underneath, hitting the ropes herself and nailing them both with a Double Spear!
She tries to get up, being hit with a V-Trigger from Calaway for her troubles! She turns around, right into a Dropkick from Zachary Porter! She gets sent into the corner, with Porter rushing over to hit the Cowboy Up! But Calaway dodges it, nailing Porter with a boot to the midsection before raising him up for Apocalypse! She looks to drive him down with the Elevated Powerbomb, but Porter reverses, driving Calaway’s head to the mat with Porter’s House! Sit Out Facebuster connects! He takes to the top rope, nailing Calaway with Paradise Lost! Diving Double Foot Stomp to Calaway! Pin by Porter!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Alexandra Calaway has been eliminated!
ELIMINATED: ALEXANDRA CALAWAY
Eddie Red Apples: Zachary Porter picking up his first elimination of the match!
Amber Westgate: First of many he’ll have to go through if he wants his shot at the World Heavyweight Championship!
The countdown timer ticks down for the final time in this match!
Crowd: FIVE…! FOUR…! THREE…! TWO…! ONE!!
FINAL ENTRANT: ELIJAH COPELAND
Elijah Copeland comes down to ringside with a steel chair in hand, reveling in the advantage he has as the final entrant amongst an already tired field! He unfolds the chair he has in his hand at the bottom of the ramp, insisting on watching the action from there! Porter thinks this is absurd, but hardly has time to react before being nailed by Morrigan’s Wrath! Superkick by Kimberly Williams! She quickly takes to the top rope, launching off and hitting Porter with Chaos Theory! Phoenix Splash connects! Pin by Williams!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Williams gets pulled out of the ring before the count can be completed! It’s Kara Carbajal and Miguel Ortiz laying into Williams at ringside with ruthless stomps! Ortiz digs underneath the ring, grabbing a table as Carbajal continues to stomp on Williams! He sets the table up, eventually getting Williams up and dropping her with a Double Chokeslam through the table! Hey throw her back into the ring, with Porter crawling on top of her for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Kimberly Williams has been eliminated!
Eddie Red Apples: The Void are out now in full force, with every intention of helping Zachary Porter to win this match!
Amber Westgate: And this is all completely legal! They can do whatever they want!
The Void stands their ground in the middle of the ring, their stance only being broken as Jordan Majors runs in from behind and nails Porter with a Cash Out! Carbajal and Ortiz begin to jump on her like a couple of wild animals, tearing her apart with strikes! They eventually send her into the ropes, possibly looking for the Killshot! But as soon as Majors hits the ropes, Jessi Ozborne grabs at her ankles, pulling her under the bottom rope and out of the ring! She immediately slides in the ring in her place, looking to defend her best friend! But she quickly gets caught by Ortiz, who sends her plummeting right into the Killshot! Carbajal and Ortiz drag Porter on top of Ozborne!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Jessi Ozborne has been eliminated!
Eddie Red Apples: Jessi Ozborne making the ultimate sacrifice play for Jordan Majors there!
Amber Westgate: But that also leaves Jordaan without a single friend in this match! And when you’re staring down The Void, the last thing you wanna be is friendless!
Majors looks into the ring, with Porter now back to his feet as all three members of The Void try to coax her inside! Meanwhile, Elijah Copeland smiles from his seat at ringside, seemingly content with watching everyone tear each other apart for him! One person who doesn’t seem content with that however is Tajnia Mustafi, who comes up behind Copeland and throws him into the ring, leaving him alone with The Void! He turns to Mustafi, shocked to see who fed him to the wolves before being taken down! The three pull Copeland up, before dropping him with a Triple Powerbomb! Pin by Porter!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Elijah Copeland has been eliminated!
Eddie Red Apples: Elijah Copeland’s cowardice has caught up with him, courtesy of Tajnia Mustafi!
Amber Westgate: They’ve got a date set with the Viral Champion at Destiny II! She doesn’t want him to have any excuse to make a rain check!
Jordan Majors rushes the ring off that pin, looking to take the fight to all three members of The Void! This predictably doesn’t go well, with Porter, Carbajal, and Ortiz all laying waste to an outnumbered and defenseless Majors! The three stand over her, seemingly ready to finish her off! But just then, the lights go out! When they come back up, The Hive appear, Legion, Danae, and Kassandra all standing behind The Void! They all turn around, with The Hive proceeding to strike!
Eddie Red Apples: The Hive comes to the rescue here! The cavalry has arrived!
Amber Westgate: They haven’t forgotten the events of last week, Eddie! They may have won the Trios Championships at the end of the day, but they’ve still got unfinished business with The Void!
Danae and Kassandra fight Carbajal and Ortiz out of the ring and into the crowd, while Porter and Legion go at it in the center of the ring! Porter rocks Legion with a Forearm that causes her to falter back! He looks to grab Legion, but she catches him by surprise, spraying a thick cloud of red mist right into his face! Porter immediately falters to the mist, trying hard to get it out of his eyes! This leaves an opening for Jordan Majors, who rushes in and drops Porter with the Cash Out! Pin by Majors!
ONE…!
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THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Zachary Porter has been eliminated!
Eddie Red Apples: And with that, the Void’s reign of terror comes to an end!
Amber Westgate: Revenge is a dish best served cold and The Hive might as well have served it in a block of ice to Porter and his crew!
Majors pulls herself back to her feet, just in time for Olivia Nightshade to slide back into the ring!
Eddie Red Apples: And now the starting two become the final two!
Amber Westgate: Both of them have absolutely killed it so far! I can think of no better contender for the World Championship than the both of them! But only one can win here!
Nightshade and Majors stare each other down for the second time in this match, the two all the more determined by how close they are to the finish line! They rush towards each other, going in on each other with strikes to the head in unison! Majors manages to push Nightshade away, catching her as she tries to return with a Knee Strike! Nightshade hunches over, with Majors getting her up in position! She runs her across the ring, nailing her with a Bucklebomb! Nightshade shows some monster resilience, coming right out of the corner and decking Majors with a Spear! She gets to her feet in the opposite corner, waiting for Majors to get up before going for Taste That Leather B*tch! But Majors dodges the move, before taking Nightshade down with Chapter 11! Double Knee Facebreaker connects! Pin by Majors!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Nightshade! Majors is surprised at Nightshade’s ability to stay in this after everything! She turns things up, getting to the top rope before going for the Money Drop! But Nightshade moves out of the way, leaving Majors to collapse to the mat on her own! She tries to get up, only to be met with a Lariat from Nightshade! She pulls Majors up, before dropping her with the Mayhem Bomb! Suplex Powerbomb connects! Pin by Nightshade!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Majors! Nightshade doesn’t hesitate, getting Majors up and looking for Dark Silence! But Majors reverses, bringing Nightshade to the mat with a Poisonrana! Nightshade still manages to get to her feet, almost completely out of it! Majors swoops in for the kill, taking Nightshade down with the Cash Out! Pin by Majors!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: Ladies and gentlemen…the winner of the March Madness Gauntlet…JORDAN! MAJORS!
Eddie Red Apples: Jordan Majors has done it! She’s got her title match!
Amber Westgate: After months of scratching and clawing, grinding to get back to her place at the top! She’s now run the gauntlet, she now has her shot!
Majors sits up from the pin, nearly getting emotional as the referee goes to raise her hand in victory! After all this time, she was finally getting another shot at the gold! Pyro begins to go off overhead as we fade to black!
WINNER: JORDAN MAJORS
RESULT: PINFALL (CASH OUT)
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