Post by Kai Morgan on Mar 24, 2023 7:43:38 GMT
As the opening video closes, the lights to the Hiroshima Green Arena go out, the stage illuminating to the beat of the second half of the second verse!
We looked at the price tag, and it's one we can't afford
We were taught that progression means accumulating more…
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: We are live from Okinawa, just over five weeks away from the biggest show of the year! Challengers are set, rivalries are brewing, and so much is on the line tonight for the Blue Brand! Welcome…to Friday Night Fusion! I’m Eddie Red Apples, joined as always by my broadcast partner, Amber Westgate!
Amber Westgate: You hit it right out of the ballpark when you mentioned how much is on the line tonight Eddie! Four huge championship matches line the entire card tonight, capped off with a World Heavyweight Championship Main Event!
We open backstage at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan. The usual hustle and bustle of busy backstage officials and other wrestlers is visible and quite expected. What is unexpected is the sing song voice coming off from the distance. We also hear the sound of footsteps accompanying the singing, both of which seem to get closer and closer. Eventually we spot the source of these noises; none other than “The Woman” Scorned” Kimberly Williams entering the scene from the left. The newest member of the Queens of Chaos and the self-proclaimed Queen of the Death Match has her HKW Bloodlust Championship and ‘Datura Invented’ Unsanctioned Championship title belts wrapped around her waist. She is carrying a dented toaster (that has certainly seen its better days) with a smiley face drawn on the front in yellow marker.
Kimberly Williams: What is it Toasty? What’s wrong, girl?
The Woman Scorned puts her ear to the toaster as if she is listening to it speak. Kim then starts laughing and shakes her head.
Kimberly Williams: Don’t be silly! Of course you will be welcomed at ringside with open arms! Sure, you’re brand new and you haven’t recorded the record setting merchandise sales of my penguin Wasley yet, but you will get there. Slow but steady wins the race, is what they say. It comes from the Tortoise and the Hare. The Hare was sooooooo fast out of the blocks but did he win? No, that arrogant fool didn’t win. The tortoise kept trying, kept at it, never gave up, and eventually won the race. Just like yours truly, if you think about it! Now sure, my mother may be a famous wrestler, but despite my accidental relationship to someone famous, my career was never a rocket ship straight to the moon. I didn’t get any help from my family whatsoever. I had to fight and claw my way to the top. I had to prove my worth in the ring and earn my stripes as one of the greatest technical wrestlers in this business. Then I did one better and earned the moniker of Queen of the Death Match. Still my career everywhere I went was a slow start. It always took a little bit of time before I got the momentum I needed to push myself forward and create the opportunities I needed to finally achieve success. The same can be said for here in Zion.
Williams nods her head.
Kimberly Williams: That’s right, Toasty, I have had opportunities in rumble matches, hardcore tournaments, hardcore championship matches, but nothing quite developed…yet…and all of that disappointment could have led any normal person to throw their hands up in the air, give up the ghost, and move on. But do I look like a normal person to you, Toasty? Huh? Look at me! I’m talking to a toaster, for God’s sake! I am far from normal and I am definitely not one to give up even after defeats mount, losses mount, and I receive beating after beating, I keep getting back up and coming for more. Am I glutton for punishment? Am I a sadist? Or am I just plain crazy?
The Queen of the Death Match shrugs her shoulders.
Kimberly Williams: Hard to tell, isn’t it, Toasty? But one thing is for sure, Melissa Tasman and Christina Olson will find out tonight just how crazy I can get! And that’s where you come in, Toasty! Since Wasley is back home keeping my hamster Caligula company, you will be here fulfilling his typical role of maiming, bruising, and battering anyone who gets in my way and…
Again Kim acts as if she is listening intensely and closely to the toaster. She puts it up to her ear. Kim begins nodding her head. Then she scowls in frustration.
Kimberly Williams: Wait, what? This isn’t a hardcore match?! I can’t just do whatever the hell I want?! I actually have to wrestle?! What fun is that?!
Williams tosses the toaster to the side, off camera. A loud cat shrieking noise can be heard. Kim smirks knowingly as she stares into the camera.
Kimberly Williams: It’s a good thing that I am just as good a wrestler as I am a deathmatch fighter, huh? Everything I have in my career I earned through blood, sweat, and tears. None of it was handed to me, including how I earned the respect of Jessi Ozborne and earned my membership into the Queens of Chaos. If life had its way, I would be dead by now, but I flipped life the bird and told it to kiss my ass, then I proceeded to run roughshod through everyone who tried to hold me back! Olson, Tasman, you are in my way tonight. Nothing personal, it's just business, and I need this win.
Williams skips away happily.
OPENING CONTEST: JACK “THE RIPPER” MORRISON VS ALEXIS LEMON
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson: And is for the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…from Southampton, England…weighing in at 222 lbs…Jack! “The Ripper”! Morrison!
And his opponent…representing the Queens of Chaos…from Avatar Country…weighing in at 125 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...ALEXIS! LEMON!
Lemon and Morrison step towards the center of the ring, looking for an entry point to grapple as this match kicks off! Morrison is able to get the upper hand on Lemon at first, being quick enough to get around her and trap her in a Waistlock! Lemon makes sure this doesn’t stand for long, nailing Morrison upside the head with a Back Elbow to secure herself some freedom! But Morrison refuses to relent that easily, pulling Lemon back in as she tries to get some distance and getting her back into the Waistlock! He goes for a lift, potentially looking for a Shoot Throw! But Lemon improvises, getting her legs around Morrison’s waist and dragging him down to the mat for a Victory Roll!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Morrison! Lemon looks to immediately catch him off the pin, jumping up and going for a Double Foot Stomp! But Morrison rolls out of the way, rolling Lemon up for a Schoolboy when she comes down!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Lemon! Morrison immediately pins Lemon down, clutching her into a Grounded Front Facelock! The champion is in trouble as Morrison wrenches in the hold tight, not giving her any room to get some motion going! Lemon finds some strength in her, pulling herself up to her feet and twisting the pair around, looking for a Backslide! She quick pivots to throw Morrison off guard however, escaping the Backslide position before turning around and clocking him with a Forearm to the back of his head! She follows up, pulling Morrison in before dropping him with a German Suplex! She bridges for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Morrison! Lemon decides to fly now, taking to the second rope as she invites her challenger to make it back to his feet! She sails from the turnbuckle when he gets up, looking to spike his head to the mat with a Tornado DDT! But Morrison manages to keep his balance as she comes down on top of him, suspending Lemon in mid-air, much to her surprise! He pulls Lemon up, before attempting to dump her out of the ring over the top rope! But Lemon keeps a hold on the ropes, maintaining a stance on the apron! Morrison tries to come back to her, only to catch a Shoulder Thrust across the midsection for his troubles! Lemon has him exactly where she wants him, looking to vault over the ropes for a Slingshot DDT! But Morrison has it well scouted, knocking right out of the air with a Roundhouse Kick! Lemon tumbles, hitting the apron hard before falling to the outside of the ring!
Morrison decides to spare Lemon the brutal outside treatment out of some respect, opting to simply throw her back into the ring instead! He quickly follows up, going to the top rope as he waits for Lemon to get back to her feet! He launches from the top, looking for a Diving European Uppercut! But Lemon catches him out of midair, quickly improvising and driving Morrison to the mat with a Half-and-Half Suplex! Morrison is able to stay resilient however, popping up immediately off the Suplex and hitting a seated Lemon with a Running Knee Strike to the back of the head! He collapses to the mat, crawling on top of Lemon to make the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Lemon! Morrison looks to finish this off, hitting the ropes as Lemon tries to get up and looking for the White Chapel Necktie! But Lemon stops him in his tracks, nailing him with a Superkick before positioning him for Deadlights! She lifts for the Northern Lights Suplex, but Morrison catches her by surprise, slipping over her back and bringing her down with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Lemon, rolling back to her feet and looking for a Roundhouse Kick to a seated Morrison! He lays himself out to avoid the shot however, pushing Lemon towards the ropes from behind! Lemon rebounds off the ropes, coming back to be hit with Stabbing in the Dark! Superkick connects! Pin by Morrison!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Lemon! Morrison is ready to end this one, taking to the corner and waiting for Lemon to try and get to her feet! He charges in straight to her face, clearly looking for Dear Boss! But Lemon doesn’t let him get it, popping to her feet and taking Morrison to the mat with a Headscissor! Morrison pops back to his feet, not wanting to let go of the lead he possesses in this match! Lemon doesn’t give him a choice on the matter however, nailing him with a Kick to the midsection before spiking his head to the mat with the Lemondrop! Double Underhook DDT connects! Pin by Lemon!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Morrison gets his foot on the ropes, but the referee doesn’t spot it, finally counting the…
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...ALEXIS! LEMON!
Eddie Red Apples: Alexis Lemon gets another excellent win in her reign as Internet Champion by taking down the threatening presence of Jack Morrison tonight!
Amber Westgate: I think we need to reroll the tape there though, Eddie! Something seemed off about that pi-
Before Amber can finish, “DONTTRUSTME” by 3OH!3 begins to play, with Dinah Wolfe making her way down to the ring to stand face to face with Lemon! All the while, Morrison pleads his case with the official, arguing the spotty officiating that led to the finish of that match!
Eddie Red Apples: It looks as though Dinah Wolfe still isn’t done vying for that Internet Championship!
Amber Westgate: Right but as I was saying, the ending to that match was a bit spotty! I think someone needs to check the tapes ag—
Eddie Red Apples: WHOA WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!
Morrison’s words fall on deaf ears to the referee, who makes their exit from the ring! Affronted by all this, Morrison rushes behind Lemon and drops her with a Forearm! He then pivots to Wolfe, drilling her with a Back Elbow! He quickly takes to the corner, before nailing Lemon with Dear Boss!
Eddie Red Apples: I think the questionable officiating that ended this match had finally gotten to Jack Morrison! He’s taken it out on both women here! What do you think, Amber?
Amber Westgate: …
Morrison leaves the ring, ranting to Shiro as the two ascend up the ramp for us to fade out!
WINNER: ALEXIS LEMON (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL (LEMONDROP)
The camera immediately switches backstage after the hectic aftermath of the Internet Championship match. The curtain to Gorilla flies open and Jack Morrison comes storming through, running his fingers through his hair, seething with anger. Hot on his heels, Shiro steps through and keeps a safe distance, knowing how his client gets when he’s in this mood.
SHIRO: “Breathe, kid. I know that was some shit out there but what do I always say?”
Waiting for an answer seemingly, Shiro gives pause as Jack rakes his fingers through his hair and paces like a wild animal. The defeated man finally looks to his manager and sponsor, breaking into a chuckle. The reaction makes Shiro relax a bit and the two chuckle together. The chuckling grows into hearty humored laughter.
SHIRO: “See? We’ll get this figured–”
On a dime, Jack’s demeanor changes and he lets out a feral yell, snatching up an unfolded chair and whiffing it at a wall as hard as he can. Shiro jumps back, giving Jack room as the man grabs up another chair, folded, and proceeds to smack it against the top of the water table. He throws that chair next and straight up tips the table over, spilling bottles of water and buckets of ice everywhere before turning to the camera with another primal roar.
Jack Morrison: “FUUUUUUUCK!!!! FUCK!!!”
He’s seething again as he steps up to the camera. The camera inches back as even the camera man is terrified of the madman before him.
Jack Morrison: “Where the fuck do you think you’re going? C’MERE!”
He reaches out, grabbing the camera and pulling it and the man behind it back into place. Jack points passed the camera at the staff member behind it.
Jack Morrison: “DON’T FUCKING MOVE!”
Shiro steps in tentatively to say something. Without even looking, Jack lifts an index finger to stop him. He places his hands together, pressing them to his mouth and stares at the floor.
Jack Morrison: “...Zion Wrestling…”
Jack lifts his eyes, without moving his head, to the camera. He narrows them accusingly…
Jack Morrison: “Who the FUCK hired that bloody referee?!”
…And he’s off his rocker again, pointing out at the ring, staring wild eyed into the camera.
Jack Morrison: “Who?! Is he even certified to officiate a match?! Did he have his head up his arse or was he too busy staring at Lemons’ to notice MY foot on the GODDAMN ROPES?!”
He starts to say something else but stops himself, pressing his hands together against his lips again. Giving himself a moment to try and calm down, he exhales and continues.
Jack Morrison: “Lemons Lemons…Lemons. You’ll forgive me, won’t you? I admit I lost my temper a bit out there. Afterall, I can’t hold true animosity towards you. How would that look? Me being so vile to one of Alex’s friends? No no no. No. The true animosity is now being saved for one who thought she could come butt into matters that didn’t concern her. So let me make this last part short and sweet and very to the fucking point, shall we?”
Jack pushes a few stray strands of sweaty hair out of his face and leans into the camera with Shiro looming behind him.
Jack Morrison: “Dinah. Fucking. Wolfe. The next time you wanna come out to the ring and throw your fucking weight around where it doesn’t belong, consider the alternative! Because the next time you decide to stick your nose into MY goddamn business, I won’t hesitate to rip it right off the rest of your minging fucking face!”
He turns around to start leaving before he stops and turns back to the camera. He walks up and lifts a finger to the lens.
Jack Morrison: “Katrina Lopez. Sort! Your fucking! Staff out!”
Finally, he turns and storms out of the room, into the hallway. As Shiro tentatively looks between the camera and the closing door, we hear one last “FUCK” from Jack out in the hall. Shiro finally follows after him as the shot fades away.
Backstage at the Okinawa Arena.
Melissa Tasman: Land of the rising sun. It's great to get my feet inside a ring again. And this has been a real minute since I've been here.
And I'm back to fight against two tough ladies. How does that even work here?
Like I really get it on one hand. Cause Christina's been out almost as long as me or more or somethin. So she's gotta be wantin to get back in the ring bad and show herself. But Kimberly hasn't had a good run recently.
Is that why I'm here? Maybe. But also those two got their time so why not right? I'm here, ready for the show. So I'm going in there and doin that. A show. And a win for somethin new.
Fade
The cameras find the Zion Hardcore Championship belt sitting up on display in a dimly lit, backstage room. A woman’s fingers come into the frame, running over the center plate. Her fingertips brush the skull engraved in the very center. The calm, eerie voice of Yukiko Kusanagi meets our ears before we even see her. Subtitles on the bottom of the screen translate her Japanese as she speaks.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”391…173…22…0…”
The shot stays focused on her hand. Her scarred right hand from her days in WWH’s Sanatorium. She traces a finger along the skull before moving onto the lettering.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”It has been 391 days…since I came to Zion Wrestling… It has been 173 days…since I became Zion’s Hardcore Champion… I have wrestled in 22 matches…”
The camera then pans up to the champion as she looks up from the belt, scowling over her half mask at the viewers with her piercing eyes.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”I have been defeated…0 times. I used to think, with each match, going in…”this might be it. This may be where my streak comes to an end. Then…I step into the ring…the bell is rung…and I proceed to systematically destroy the waste of air that has been put before me. I am beginning to think there is no one here that is up to the task. That you are all just sacrifices to the Devil of Osaka. That all of you are nothing more than bodies to pad my record. Heads to line my mantle. Victims in the next chapter of the tale of the Murder Queen.”
Yukiko scoffs and shakes her head, almost seeming disgusted with her own statement. She sits up on the equipment crate and looks down at the title.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Ricky Rodriguez…you intrigue me. I would almost go so far as to say I like you. I have tested you. I have pushed you. I have left you laid out time and time again. I have shown you a taste of the horrors that are to come…and yet you smile. You smile in a way that almost makes me begin to wonder again. I wonder: if you can take everything to this point in stride with such a smile on your face. With such a fire in your eyes. I wonder if you might actually be the one to end this tale of bloodshed. If you will be the one to end the horror that has fallen upon this division of Zion Wrestling. Show me, Ricky-chan. Show me that my expectations are not too much. Show me that they are not unspeakably high. Show me that the faith I have placed in you is not unwarranted. Dance with the Devil and be the hero that Zion Wrestling needs. Do not disappoint me. For I have tested you. I have pushed you. I have placed faith in you. And if you show me that my faith has been misplaced…”
She slides down off of the crate and picks up the Hardcore Championship, placing it over her shoulder, glaring right into the lens over her mask.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Then I will fucking destroy you.”
She steps past the camera, moving slowly yet smoothly towards the exit to the room as the shot turns to watch her go…then fades out.
MATCH #2: MELISSA TASMAN VS KIMBERLY WILLIAMS VS CHRISTINA OLSON
Olson is the first to make a move in this match, nailing Williams with a Yakuza Kick before grabbing her and tossing her out of the ring! Tasman uses this to her advantage, grabbing Olson from behind and dragging her to the mat with a Schoolboy Pin! Olson kicks out of it, with the two making it to their feet in unison! Tasman rushes underneath an attempted Lariat from Olson, going to the second rope before dropping her with a Springboard Tornado DDT! Before Tasman could capitalize however, Williams reintroduces herself to the match, dropping into the downed Olson with a Slingshot Senton! She attempts to steal the pin away from Tasman, predictably getting it broken up as a result!
Tasman pulls Williams to her feet, dragging her to the center of the ring before looking for a Neckbreaker! But Williams reverses, pushing Tasman towards the ropes before catching up with her with a European Uppercut! Williams looks for the ropes again, but Tasman charges in, nailing her with a European Uppercut of her own! She tosses Williams back into the center of the ring, swooping in for another attack! But Williams Leapfrogs her, causing her to hit the ropes on the opposite side of the ring! She hits the ropes, coming back to a Kitchen Sink attempt from Williams! But Tasman evades this, jumping through and taking Williams’ shoulders to the mat with a Schoolboy Sweep! It gets a two, only to be intercepted via a Superkick from Christina Olson!
Tasman staggers a bit, before Olson tosses her out of the ring through the ropes! She pulls Williams to her feet, sending her into the corner before looking for a Body Splash! Williams moves out of the way however, grabbing Olson from behind and driving her to the mat with a German Suplex! She sees Tasman trying to re-enter the ring, nailing her with Morrigan’s Wrath (Superkick)! She quickly takes her attention back to Olson, who’s just now getting up! She rushes towards her, dropping her with the Shadowblade (Busaiku Knee)! Pin by Williams to Olson, securing the victory!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Kimberly! Williams!
Eddie Red Apples: An impressive win by Kimberly Williams here tonight!
Amber Westgate: She seems to be done playing around with her opponents around here! Fusion could very well belong to The Woman Scorned if she keeps up performances like this!
Williams has her hand raised as we fade!
WINNER: KIMBERLY WILLIAMS
RESULT: PINFALL (SHADOWBLADE)
Once again the lovely Gianna Rojas is dressed more casually as she has no match tonight, but she's there as she likes to be, watching the other matches and perhaps scouting out future opponents. It doesn't matter to the brightly smiling brunette who she faces, that much is clear from the things she says of course, but that's all put aside for the more relaxed version of herself dressed in some low on the hips apple bottom jeans, those Nikes she adores, and a cropped Zion t-shirt.
Gianna Rojas: Sé que sé. ¿Algo de ti? Sorprendido de verme aquí. ¡Ni siquiera tengo un partido!
Her smile blooms as she gestures around her, even waving at a few people that are milling around backstage near where she is.
Gianna Rojas: That's good! I always want to sorpresa the fans and my opponents, the best way, por supuesto.
A firm nod from Gianna, and she pauses to pull out her phone and show off a couple of pictures of her in full gear and with the Viral Championship, her smile somehow even brighter and her energy more excited.
Gianna Rojas: I say surprised because everyone knows, at Destiny II? Contra quién defenderé mi campeonato. Dos luchadores hambrientos, no uno. Tajnia Mustafi and Elijah Copeland - no matter what they think of each other, they both want what I have,¿Sí? Understandable! This Viral Championship? Representa la oportunidad y la oportunidad de demostrar que eres más.
While she talks about her match at Destiny II, her expressions flicker between serious and excited, such as when she holds up two fingers to indicate her challengers, and she nods before she caps off what she's got to say.
Gianna Rojas: No lo dejaré ir tan fácil, ya que ellos aprenderán. ¿Pero ahora? ¡Veamos una gran lucha libre!
The feed picks up, revealing the pair of Ricky Rodriguez and Ashlynn Cassidy talking with one another. At first, their conversation was inaudible but the closer the camerawoman got, the clearer their words became. Ricky sat atop a rolling storage crate while Ash stood between his legs, her forearms resting on the tops of his thighs.
Ricky motioned his head towards the woman holding the camera as Ash looked back over her shoulder. Turning back around, she looked up to Ricky with a reassuring smile. She brought her hand up to cup the side of his face, her thumb lightly stroking his cheek.
Ashlynn Cassidy: 'Just keep focused. Don't take your eyes off of her..for even a second. You've worked hard for this and I know you're going to take it.'
That bright smile grew across his features, dominating the entirety of his features. They leaned into one another, sharing a brief kiss. Ashlynn let her forehead come to rest against his, the hand that was on his face moved around to the back of his neck.
Ashlynn Cassidy: 'I believe in you. Bring it home. Make it three for three.'
Another brief kiss was shared between the couple as Ashlynn turned away, walking off down that hallway. Focus turning back to Ricky, the usually hyper young man seemed to be noticeably more 'with it' tonight. But even despite that, Ricky's attention waived, drifting off to nothing in particular.
Ricky Rodriguez: 'One of the single ugliest mentalities is the whole..eye for an eye concept. I mean like..how far does it go? Someone does somethin to you. You do somethin back to them. They do somethin back to you. My question is simple..when does it end?
It doesn't.'
Ricky's brow lowered as just speaking those words clearly bothered him. He took in a deep breath and sighed out, rubbing the top of his head slightly.
Ricky Rodriguez: 'It's a sickenin cycle. A spiral of revenge. It doesn't solve anythin for anyone involved. People have talked shit to me bout it but I've honestly let so fuckin much go, in life, just to avoid situations like this. But that's just who I am. I really don't have the energy to play this stupid back and forth game.
Which is why things have been the way they've been. Yukiko..lemme ask you somethin. What did I do?'
Confusion grew in the expression of Ricky as he tilted his head to the side. He turned his head back to look at the camerawoman.
Ricky Rodriguez: 'What did I do that offended you this fuckin much? Was it cause I got between you and Ash? Cause I stood up? I love that woman with every ounce of my bein. Combine that with the fact that you've made it crystal fuckin clear what kinda person you are. Can you really blame me for standin up?
If somethin like that sends you into this kinda mentality then you have alooottabit you needa work on, Yukiko. I stood up and ever since, you've dropped me on my head, every chance you got. In the parkin lot. On my way to the ring. And both times? I've..let it go. I didn't come back after you. I didn't jump you at the first opportunity. I didn't.
That's not me.
That's not who I am, Yukiko.'
With each word he spoke, the tone in which he spoke and the expression on his face grew more and more serious. His hands came to rest on the edge of that crate, tightening his grip on it as he did so.
Ricky Rodriguez: 'Who I am..is one of the most genuinely nice people you'll ever meet. There's almost nothin I won't do to help someone I care about. No matter when. No matter where. I'm there.
Who I am..is someone who tries sooo fuckin hard to see the good in people. Sure, people do shitty things left and right but there's always good there..you just gotta find it.
Who I am..and this one is most relative to tonight..is someone who wins Championships. This is the third brand I've been apart of since signin with Zion.'
His knuckles were beginning to change shades of color as his grip had tightened significantly. Without warning, Ricky launched off of that crate, landing on his feet with a thud.
Ricky Rodriguez: 'On Mayhem..I won the Gateway Championship. I fought and clawed my way through a Tournament while shakin off people who thought they were better than me like Cassie.
On Breakthrough..I won the Fightin Spirit Championship. I went in there with Saegusa and we have a fight that nobody will forget. I showed just how much fight I have in me. I showed my Fightin Spirit.
And now here we are..on Fusion. I had the opportunity to fight for another championship..but you took my opportunity, Yukiko. And now..it's my turn to take..but you see..I'm notta vengeful kinda guy.
I don't want blood.
I don't want an eye.
I want that Hardcore Championship.'
Slowly, Ricky's lips curled into that smile, nodding as it did so. Wholesome. Genuinely happy. Bringing his right arm up, he extended his open hand out, seemingly offering it up.
Ricky Rodriguez: 'Let's dance, Yukiko.'
MATCH #3: RICKY RODRIGUEZ VS YUKIKO KUSANAGI ©
HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Rodriguez and Kusanagi don’t even hesitate to get physical right off the bell here, going straight in as they trade punches in unison! Rodriguez gets the surprising lead in the striking game, pushing Kusanagi back into the ropes with a set of brutal European Uppercuts! He hits the ropes, looking to charge in with another attack! But Kusanagi is right on top of him, catching him as he hits the ropes with a Back Elbow! Kusanagi pushes Rodriguez to the mat, before nailing him in the back of the head with The Wizard! Pin by Kusanagi, only getting a two!
Kusanagi decides not to wait any longer to bring the hardcore elements into this match, reaching under the ring and grabbing out a plank lined with barbed wire! She rolls back into the ring with it, standing over Rodriguez before going for a swing! But Rodriguez blocks the shot, pushing the plank back before finally getting some clearance to send a kick to Kusanagi’s shin to send her down! He throws the plank out of the ring, still unsure of whether or not he wants to use it himself! He instead pulls Kusanagi to her feet, taking her down with a Suplex before floating over for the pin! He gets a two before Kusanagi kicks out!
Rodriguez wastes no time in trying to end this one, wrenching the arm to set up from his signature Double Knee Armbreaker! But Kusanagi retaliates with a Forearm, before nailing him with a Roundhouse Kick that sends him down to his knees and draped over the middle rope! Kusanagi takes advantage of this, stepping out onto the apron and looking for her signature Draping Big Boot! But Rodriguez is able to shake off the cobwebs just in time, getting out of the way of the Big Boot before catching Kusanagi when she returns with a Lariat over the ropes! Kusanagi crumbles to the floor on the outside, with Rodriguez following her! He pulls her to her feet, not realizing she’s grabbed the barbed wire plank off the ground until she plunges it into his chest! Rodriguez falls to his knees, with Kusanagi stepping over him and raking his face with the barbed wire, causing him to bleed out of his forehead!
Kusanagi throws Rodriguez back into the ring, before going for another swing to the back with the plank! She decides to get extra brutal, placing the plank underneath Rodriguez’s head before hitting the ropes and looking for a Curbstomp! But Rodriguez gets out of the way, causing Kusanagi to stamp full force onto the barbed wire instead! Rodriguez takes advantage, grabbing the plank and swinging it straight into Kusanagi’s back! He hits her again, and again, and again until the plank snaps in half! He decides he isn’t done with his weaponized assault, reaching under the ring and grabbing a barbed wire wrapped chair! He climbs back into the ring with it, sitting Kusanagi up and positioning it in front of her face! He rushes in for his finishing Running Stomp! But Kusanagi reverses, throwing the chair up to Rodriguez before unloading with the Steel Feather (Reverse Roundhouse Kick)! Rodriguez drops the chair, with Kusanagi grabbing him into position and dropping him right on top of it with Kuro Gishiki (Double Underhook Brainbuster)! She goes for the pin, getting the victory!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling HARDCORE! CHAMPION!...Yukiko! Kusanagi!
Eddie Red Apples: One. Full. Year. One full year, and Yukiko Kusanagi has still gone undefeated! What’s it gonna take for her to finally be put down?
Amber Westgate: Who knows when the answer to that question is gonna arrive, Eddie?
Kusanagi is given her Hardcore Championship, raising it over her head as she’s announced victorious. Just then, however, 'Bad' by Royal Deluxe begins to play, with ISIS stepping out from backstage, her universal contract in hand.
Eddie Red Apples: What a surprise, Amber! ISIS has ventured from Mayhem to step onto blue brand soil!
Amber Westgate: And it’s gotta be for a damn good reason too! Let’s see what it is!
She stands off with a bloodied Yukiko Kusanagi, the energy between the two rising as the staredown continues. Eventually ISIS steps up, speaking to Kusanagi off mic
ISIS: I choose you…
With that, ISIS signs her side of the contract, before handing it off to Kusanagi and pointing towards the Destiny II sign hanging over the crowd. Kusanagi cracks a wicked grin, before dropping the pen in front of ISIS. A low murmur for a bit, as everyone believes that Kusanagi is refusing to sign the contract. Suddenly however, Kusanagi reaches up to her forehead, getting a bit of her blood on her fingertips before using it as ink to sign her side of the contract as well!
Eddie Red Apples: Yukiko Kusanagi making the match up official, whilst sending a message that ISIS might not know what she’s getting herself into!
Amber Westgate: An unstoppable force means an immovable object, Eddie! At Destiny II, two walk in undefeated, but only one walks out the same!
ISIS and Kusanagi stand face-to-face, the Hardcore Champion raising her belt in the air as we fade!
WINNER: YUKIKO KUSANAGI (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: KIRO GISHIKI
MATCH #4: CHERRY ADDAMS VS CRYSTAL CALDWELL
Addams and Caldwell start this match off with some light grappling, with Addams getting the upper hand as she finally traps Caldwell with a Waistlock! She looks to follow up, going for a German Suplex, but Caldwell lands on her feet off the move, jumping up and nailing Addams with a Double Foot Stomp! Pin by Caldwell, with Addams kicking out at two! Caldwell pulls Addams back to her feet, backing her into the ropes before going for an Irish Whip! Addams reverses, sending Caldwell into the ropes with the Irish Whip instead! Caldwell hits the ropes, before sliding between Addams’ legs to avoid and going for a Hurricanrana when she turns to face her! Addams reverses this however, taking Caldwell to the mat with a Powerbomb before rolling over her for a Jackknife Pin that gets a two!
Addams doesn’t relent on Caldwell, rolling out of the pin and right into position for an Alabama Slam! She goes for the move, only for Caldwell to catch her out of midair with a Hurricanrana! She traps Addams in a Rana Pin, only getting the two! The two both make it to the feet, with Caldwell snapping on Addams with a Knife Edge Chop! She dodges a return shot from Addams, catching her with another Knife Edge Chop! She catches another shot from Addams, wrenching her arm and going for another Knife Edge Chop before rushing to the ropes with Addams in tow! Caldwell climbs up the ropes, possibly looking for a Diving Arm Drag! But Addams doesn’t let her get it, popping up to the top rope with her and taking her down with an Avalanche Saito Suplex! Addams with the pin, with Caldwell kicking out at two and a half!
Addams looks to finish this off, taking to the top rope as she waits for Caldwell to get up! She launches off, looking for a Missile Dropkick! But Caldwell moves out of the way, leaving Addams to crash and burn! Addams sits up, only to be caught with a Penalty Kick from Caldwell! She goes for the ropes, nailing Addams with Smell The Roses (Handspring Standing Moonsault)! She goes for the pin, with Addams kicking out at the last second! Caldwell looks to finish this, looking for Rose Prism Power! But just then the lights go out, with the only thing able to be seen as a projection of Morgana Summers on the titantron! Eventually this footage ends, with the lights coming back up to a distracted Caldwell! This leaves an opening for Addams, who pulls Caldwell down from the top rope before getting her up and nailing her with the Circuit Breaker (Fireman’s Carry Codebreaker)! Pin by Addams, getting the win!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Cherry! Addams!
Eddie Red Apples: Cherry Addams pulls off her first victory back on he blue brand, due to a distraction from Morgana Summers!
Amber Westgate: Crystal Caldwell called her shot at Summers a while ago! Looks like this is her way of saying “Bring it on!”
Addams celebrates over a confused Caldwell as we fade!
WINNER: CHERRY ADDAMS
RESULT: PINFALL (CIRCUIT BREAKER)
MATCH #5: DARIA DORSEY VS ROBERT KAIDEN OAKLEY ©
FIGHTING SPIRIT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Oakley immediately starts to advance towards Dorsey off the bell, with The Zenith backing up and yelling for the referee to do their job and give her some room! The referee does just that, with Oakley and Dorsey now circling the ring ready to grapple! Dorsey traps Oakley in a Wristlock, laughing off his lack of technical acumen as she has him to a knee! Oakley catches her by surprise however, rolling forward to relieve the pressure before reversing with a Wristlock of his own! He follows up, taking Dorsey to the mat with a Shoulder Block! Dorsey looks up at Oakley in shock, realizing she made a mistake underestimating her opponent! She rushes after him, only for Oakley to side step her and send her into the ropes! He catches up with her as she hits the ropes, nailing her with a Knee Lift! He pulls Dorsey to the center of the ring, before dropping her with a Vertical Suplex! He floats over for the pin, only getting a two count!
He pulls Dorsey to her feet again, this time getting her up for a Powerslam! This backfires however, with Dorsey slipping his grip and landing behind him before pushing him into the corner turnbuckles! Oakley is sent doubling back right into Dorsey’s grasp, as she takes him down with a German Suplex! She gets Oakley to his feet, before dropping him with a Spike Piledriver! She rolls through, getting Oakley back in position before going for a second Spike Piledriver! She rolls through once more, but this time, Oakley doesn’t give her a chance to go for a third, tossing her overhead with a Back Body Drop! Dorsey stumbles back to her feet, with Oakley getting her in position before hitting the Oakley-Driver (Over-Drive) Pin by Oakley with Dorsey kicking out at the last moment!
Oakley doesn’t seem to be done however, waiting as Dorsey gets to her feet so he can hit the RK-Oakley! He goes for the move, but Dorsey escapes it, sliding out of the ring to get some distance! She strolls over to the timekeeper’s area, snatching the Fighting Spirit Championship belt out of there and taking it to the ring! The official obviously takes exception to this, with the two getting into a tug of war over the belt! Eventually the official wins, with Dorsey relenting the title to them! This is all a setup however, for as soon as the referee turns away to get the belt out of the ring, Dorsey winds up and nails Oakley with a devastating Kick to the groin! Oakley is sent reeling off the shot, with Dorsey laughing at him the whole way through! She calls for him to get up, potentially looking for the Phoenix Driver! But she thinks better of it, instead rushing over and hitting the RK-Oakley (Jumping Cutter)! Dorsey with the pin, adding insult to injury as she gets the win from Oakley’s own move!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…and NEW FIGHTING SPIRIT CHAMPION…DARIA! DORSEY!
Eddie Red Apples: Say what you want about Daria Dorsey’s change of heart over the past several weeks, but you can’t say it isn’t working! She is now as ruthless as they come, and she is now back in the champion’s table!
Amber Westgate: The Cinderella story of Robert Kaiden Oakley seems to end here!
After the fight, we see Daria being presented with the Fighting Spirit Championship, as she holds it up and has a microphone in her hand, addressing the crowd.
Daria Dorsey
"This is a good look, isn't it? Uh-huh? Yeeaaaah?!"
Daria said, as she raised the title up and nodded her head, listening to the mixed reaction from the crowd. She would then look at them in disgust.
Daria Dorsey
"Ya'll all fake asses. You turned on me the moment I wasn't on top. And as for this shit?"
She said, slamming it on the mat, as she puts her boot on the plate of the title, while the crowd booed Daria.
Daria Dorsey
"I don't settle for some consolation prize. Fighting Spirit?! I carried this company on my back since the moment I stepped through these doors! Get the clean-up crew and get this trash out of my ring..."
Daria stated with boos from the crowd, as she disrespected Oakley with a scowl, before taking the Fighting Spirit Championship and picking it up by the strap, and not the plate in a disrespectful way.
Daria Dorsey
"As for this... this little trinket is just going to be a reminder of who I am, before I get to win a real championship..."
Daria added, before making her way out of the ring as she was booed by the crowd on her way out.
WINNER: DARIA DORSEY (#ANDNEW)
RESULT: PINFALL (RK-OAKLEY)
Eddie Red Apples: Well ladies and gentleme--
Eddie is cut off by the arrival of a hooded figure who hops the barricade and angrily snatches up a microphone and marches towards the ring.
Amber Westgate: Who the Hell is that?!
The figure rolls into the ring and pops up to their feet and pulls off the hood to reveal that it’s Ollie the Honorary Queen and the fans cheer wildly. He proceeds to unzip his hooded top revealing his “Honorary Queen” T-shirt underneath as he glares at the stage, seething in rage and pacing back and forth.
Ollie the Honorary Queen: Eduardo Gutiérrez!!!
The Honorary Queen is at a boiling point as he yells down the microphone.
Ollie the Honorary Queen: You wanna use me to send a message to The Deathriders?!?! You wanna upset my wife-to-be by beating me to a bloody pulp with your friends?!?!
Ollie aggressively strokes his free hand through his long hair and beard.
Ollie the Honorary Queen: Here’s what’s gonna happen! I’m gonna challenge you to a match at Destiny! Then you’re gonna bring your ass out here and you’re gonna accept said challenge! Understand?!?!
The fans cheer wildly at this, obviously liking the idea.
Eddie Red Apples: Did I just hear that right, Amber? Has Ollie ever wrestled a match before?
Amber Westgate: If you did your research you’d know that yes, he has. Although I don’t believe he’s ever actually won one… but then again, neither has the man he’s challenging.
“Through The Never” by Metallica blares through the PA system as Eduardo Gutiérrez saunters out onto the stage carrying a microphone and flanked by the Zion World Tag Team Champions, Killer Instinct as the fans boo heavily.
Eddie Red Apples: Well here comes Eduardo… and he’s not alone.
Amber Westgate: Can’t say I’m surprised. This may not end well for Ollie.
“Through The Never” fades out as Eduardo slowly and nonchalantly makes his way down the ramp.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Can you believe this pendejo, Mamacita?
Eduardo turns to Kara who shakes her head with a smirk on her face.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Did I hear correctly there, hermano?
Now the young man turns to Miguel who simply shrugs at the absurdity of the challenge from Ollie.
Eduardo Gutiérrez You want to challenge me to a match at Destiny? I am a second generational wrestler! The future of this business! And you? You’re nothing but a glorified cheerleader! You’re the jester of the Queens of Chaos! You are beneath me, and I don’t waste my time on those who are beneath me. My answer is no.
The fans boo at this while in the ring, Ollie laughs.
Ollie the Honorary Queen: I had a feeling you might say that. You really are nothing but a pathetic little bitch!
Eduardo doesn’t like that at all and steps forward, however KC stops him by putting her hand on his chest before then leaning in and whispering something into his ear, covering her mouth with her hand and after a while, a smirk slowly forms on the face of Gutiérrez.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Okay then, Ollie? You want a match at Destiny against me? I accept! Of course… that all depends on whether you’ll even make it to Destiny…
Eduardo drops the microphone as he along with Carbajal and Ortiz make their way to the ring and quickly surround it, stalking Ollie whose focus darts back and forth between the three as he drops the microphone and gets into a defensive stance.
Eddie Red Apples: Looks like you were right, Amber. This doesn’t look good for Ollie.
Amber Westgate: No it does not.
Eduardo, Kara and Miguel all hop up onto the apron simultaneously as Ollie’s gaze moves back and forth trying to decide which one to go for first when suddenly the trio climb into the ring and Ollie makes a beeline for Eduardo and begins throwing rights and lefts at the second generation wrestler.
Eddie Red Apples: And Ollie with the first shot!
Amber Westgate: Let’s see how long this lasts though.
Soon enough, once the World Tag Team Champions get involved, it quickly becomes a three on one assault as Ollie is quickly dropped to the mat and is defenseless.
Eddie Red Apples: And just like that, Ollie is-- hey wait a minute?!
The camera cuts to the announce desk as we see Tag Team Champions, The Deathriders, hopping the barricade and sliding into the ring.
Amber Westgate: Here comes the cavalry!
Kaya and Lilith quickly pounce on Kara and Miguel, allowing Ollie to get back up and start fighting back against Eduardo as we soon have a three on three back and forth brawl.
Eddie Red Apples: These six aren’t waiting for Destiny, Amber!
Amber Westgate: Nope!
Soon, the Deathriders and Ollie get the upper hand and manage to drive Killer Instinct and Eduardo back to the ropes before all three of them simultaneously charge and send KC, Ortiz and Gutiérrez over the top rope with clotheslines.
Eddie Red Apples: And The Deathriders and Ollie send Killer Instinct and Eduardo packing!
Amber Westgate: The Honorary Queen had back up tonight, but how will he fare against Eduardo one on one at Destiny?
The Deathriders and Ollie yell at Killer Instinct and Eduardo, daring them to get back into the ring and fight. Gutiérrez, who is clutching his jaw, attempts to get back into the ring but is stopped by Carbajal who tells him to wait until Destiny before then yelling back at The Deathriders that their time is coming as we cut elsewhere.
Eddie is cut off by the arrival of a hooded figure who hops the barricade and angrily snatches up a microphone and marches towards the ring.
Amber Westgate: Who the Hell is that?!
The figure rolls into the ring and pops up to their feet and pulls off the hood to reveal that it’s Ollie the Honorary Queen and the fans cheer wildly. He proceeds to unzip his hooded top revealing his “Honorary Queen” T-shirt underneath as he glares at the stage, seething in rage and pacing back and forth.
Ollie the Honorary Queen: Eduardo Gutiérrez!!!
The Honorary Queen is at a boiling point as he yells down the microphone.
Ollie the Honorary Queen: You wanna use me to send a message to The Deathriders?!?! You wanna upset my wife-to-be by beating me to a bloody pulp with your friends?!?!
Ollie aggressively strokes his free hand through his long hair and beard.
Ollie the Honorary Queen: Here’s what’s gonna happen! I’m gonna challenge you to a match at Destiny! Then you’re gonna bring your ass out here and you’re gonna accept said challenge! Understand?!?!
The fans cheer wildly at this, obviously liking the idea.
Eddie Red Apples: Did I just hear that right, Amber? Has Ollie ever wrestled a match before?
Amber Westgate: If you did your research you’d know that yes, he has. Although I don’t believe he’s ever actually won one… but then again, neither has the man he’s challenging.
“Through The Never” by Metallica blares through the PA system as Eduardo Gutiérrez saunters out onto the stage carrying a microphone and flanked by the Zion World Tag Team Champions, Killer Instinct as the fans boo heavily.
Eddie Red Apples: Well here comes Eduardo… and he’s not alone.
Amber Westgate: Can’t say I’m surprised. This may not end well for Ollie.
“Through The Never” fades out as Eduardo slowly and nonchalantly makes his way down the ramp.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Can you believe this pendejo, Mamacita?
Eduardo turns to Kara who shakes her head with a smirk on her face.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Did I hear correctly there, hermano?
Now the young man turns to Miguel who simply shrugs at the absurdity of the challenge from Ollie.
Eduardo Gutiérrez You want to challenge me to a match at Destiny? I am a second generational wrestler! The future of this business! And you? You’re nothing but a glorified cheerleader! You’re the jester of the Queens of Chaos! You are beneath me, and I don’t waste my time on those who are beneath me. My answer is no.
The fans boo at this while in the ring, Ollie laughs.
Ollie the Honorary Queen: I had a feeling you might say that. You really are nothing but a pathetic little bitch!
Eduardo doesn’t like that at all and steps forward, however KC stops him by putting her hand on his chest before then leaning in and whispering something into his ear, covering her mouth with her hand and after a while, a smirk slowly forms on the face of Gutiérrez.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Okay then, Ollie? You want a match at Destiny against me? I accept! Of course… that all depends on whether you’ll even make it to Destiny…
Eduardo drops the microphone as he along with Carbajal and Ortiz make their way to the ring and quickly surround it, stalking Ollie whose focus darts back and forth between the three as he drops the microphone and gets into a defensive stance.
Eddie Red Apples: Looks like you were right, Amber. This doesn’t look good for Ollie.
Amber Westgate: No it does not.
Eduardo, Kara and Miguel all hop up onto the apron simultaneously as Ollie’s gaze moves back and forth trying to decide which one to go for first when suddenly the trio climb into the ring and Ollie makes a beeline for Eduardo and begins throwing rights and lefts at the second generation wrestler.
Eddie Red Apples: And Ollie with the first shot!
Amber Westgate: Let’s see how long this lasts though.
Soon enough, once the World Tag Team Champions get involved, it quickly becomes a three on one assault as Ollie is quickly dropped to the mat and is defenseless.
Eddie Red Apples: And just like that, Ollie is-- hey wait a minute?!
The camera cuts to the announce desk as we see Tag Team Champions, The Deathriders, hopping the barricade and sliding into the ring.
Amber Westgate: Here comes the cavalry!
Kaya and Lilith quickly pounce on Kara and Miguel, allowing Ollie to get back up and start fighting back against Eduardo as we soon have a three on three back and forth brawl.
Eddie Red Apples: These six aren’t waiting for Destiny, Amber!
Amber Westgate: Nope!
Soon, the Deathriders and Ollie get the upper hand and manage to drive Killer Instinct and Eduardo back to the ropes before all three of them simultaneously charge and send KC, Ortiz and Gutiérrez over the top rope with clotheslines.
Eddie Red Apples: And The Deathriders and Ollie send Killer Instinct and Eduardo packing!
Amber Westgate: The Honorary Queen had back up tonight, but how will he fare against Eduardo one on one at Destiny?
The Deathriders and Ollie yell at Killer Instinct and Eduardo, daring them to get back into the ring and fight. Gutiérrez, who is clutching his jaw, attempts to get back into the ring but is stopped by Carbajal who tells him to wait until Destiny before then yelling back at The Deathriders that their time is coming as we cut elsewhere.
MAIN EVENT: MAI BLACKMAN VS ARIA ©
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson: And it is for the Zion Wrestling WORLD! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPIONSHIP!
As the opening guitar riff sounds throughout the arena, all focus goes to the entryway. As the guitar starts to pick up, the silhouette of an imposing woman comes stepping out onto the stage. The video wall comes to life with quick clips of Mai Blackman in her old youtube series focusing on her former career as a bounty hunter. Through home video and go-pro cams, we see her aggressively dealing with individuals; mostly focusing on her encounters with bounties who decided to get aggressive. Mai is seen subduing them with a particularly brutal martial art. This highlight reel is intercut with the name BLACKMAN being plastered across the video wall to resemble cold steel. Meanwhile, the entryway fills with smoke as the lights begin to flicker and as the lyrics to the song begin, Mai Blackman finally makes her physical appearance, dressed in her tights, sports top and boots with kick pads. A towel is hung over her neck and her black hair is tied back into a tight short ponytail. The look on her face is enough to kill.
♫♫Standing up being a captive my disease
And I'll start when I want to start
It's not a trip, but a divine right to be
This is my castle and I'm keeping it all locked♫♫
♫♫'Cause I won't see what I've become
United divided, indulged by myself
But never wrong♫♫
Another wave of boos erupts from the crowd as Mai looks up to take in her surroundings. A smug smirk, dripping with arrogance, slips through her scowl as she starts to loosen up; bouncing on her toes, shaking her arms down at her side and throwing a few loose air punches at the ground.
♫♫I'd save the egos for another day
Stand back and watch this fall...♫♫
Mai makes her way to the center of the stage, waving off the hateful reaction from the crowd. She then brings her attention to the ring where her opponent awaits and rolls her neck. Mai looks down the ramp with a predatory grin on her face like a hunter prepared to go for the kill. Finally, she steps onto the ramp and approaches the ring, motioning with her hands that she’s right there and ready. She yells “Let’s do this shit!” as she begins descending the ramp.
♫♫Cage me up, tie me down, bring me around
Tell me something's gotta change and I'm not
Cut my reputation, be it quietly aggravating
I butchered everything and what's the cost♫♫
♫♫'Cause I won't see what I've become
United divided, indulged by myself
But never wrong♫♫
♫♫I'd save the egos for another day
Stand back and watch this fall from grace...♫♫
Mai Blackman moves with a sense of purpose down the ramp towards the ring; head tilted down, eyes on the ring with that murderous scowl on her face again. As she reaches ringside, she pauses to bounce side to side on her toes again before rounding the corner to the ring. She runs up onto the apron, turning to defiantly face the booing crowd as she opens out her arms with that arrogant smirk again. She loves the hate they’re throwing at her. It fuels her. It feeds her aggression and her sense of focus as she bursts up the steps and enters the ring. Mai immediately goes into a rope run across the mat. Mai finally rolls forward on the mat and comes up onto one knee with her fists up in a fighter’s pose before hopping up to her feet and moving to her corner. She throws her towel out of the ring, subsequently nailing the timekeeper and tells him to hold that for her. Mai pulls on the ropes, warming up a bit before the bell as she bares her mouthguard in a sinister grin.
The lights shut out for a few seconds before then suddenly the music started playing, there wasn't any smoke at all or any theatrics, it was just a simple violin playing to get the crowd hyped up. They cheered in response when they saw what was happening, spotlights shining around the entrance and on the ramp, the violin making the crowd hyped up before the guitar kicked right in and the lights turned into a deep blue color and Aria was standing there in the middle of the entrance ramp.
She had a small nervous expression on her face as she appeared. She slowly closed her eyes and stood there taking a deep breath as the camera zoomed in right on her and then in a split second, she opened her eyes right back up with a determined expression on her face as the song went through the violin solo.
She walked down the ramp with fighting intent, still trying to show a possitive attitude being able to make up a smile while high fiving a few of the fans. She calmly walked up the steel steps and stood on the edge of the ring, taking in the atmosphere from the audience before she shot up onto the top of the corner and stood up in the top with determination on her expression as the guitar solo kicked right in, blue sea fireworks shooting up right out of the entrance to wow the crowd and hype Aria up as well. They finally settled down and Aria looked around at the audience once last time before she slowly sat down on the top rope.
Alex Lawson: Introducing first, the challenger…from Chicago, Illinois…weighing in at 135 lbs…Mai! Blackman!
And her opponent…from Chandler, Arizona…weighing in at 125 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling WORLD! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION!...”The Sacred Detective”...ARIA!
Things get physical right off the bat in this match, with Blackman and ARIA both rushing to the center of the ring and going for a myriad of strikes to each other’s heads! Surprisingly ARIA gets the upper hand against the harder striker in Blackman, with her hits getting quicker and more aggressive! It’s clear to see that Blackman has truly gotten under ARIA’s skin, with the champion beating her back into the ropes with Punches and Forearms! Blackman eventually uses her arms to push ARIA away, before going back after champion on even ground! But ARIA is having none of it, plucking Blackman’s legs out from under her with a Double Leg Takedown! She mounts her challenger now, railing into her with Punches to the head before Blackman slips away and rolls under the bottom rope for safety!
ARIA stares daggers into Blackman at ringside, with the challenger realizing just how much she’s pissed off the World Champion! She regroups to think of a game plan, a simple smirk across her lips being all the indication that we need that she’s found one! She climbs back onto the apron, with ARIA going right back after her! But before she can reach her, Blackman climbs back down, frustrating ARIA even more! The two stand off for a bit, before Blackman rolls back into the ring! Once again, ARIA goes after her, only for Blackman to roll right back out before she can reach her! Eventually ARIA grows impatient, hitting the ropes before attempting to bring the fight to Blackman outside of the ring with a Suicide Dive! Blackman was ready for this however, jumping up onto the apron and clattering ARIA with a Knee Strike that leaves her draping over the middle rope!
Blackman follows up, rushing in and nailing ARIA with a Penalty Kick that sends her doubling back into the ring! Blackman stands over ARIA, undoing her ponytail before throwing the holder at ARIA and shouting to her!
Mai Blackman: You really thought you could out-strike me?! Huh?! I’m the master of this shit, bitch! Prepare to get your fucking head caved in!
With that Blackman begins to mount ARIA, laying into her with a set of brutal Forearms to the head! She pushes her head into the mat, laying her arm across the side of her face for a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…
Kick out by ARIA! Blackman decides to get even more violent now, pulling ARIA to her feet before throwing her harshly into the corner turnbuckles! She follows up, pulling ARIA up again before throwing her into the opposite corner just as harshly! Despite the toll this match has already taken on her body, ARIA still tries to get up, going for a swing to an approaching Blackman that misses! She falters to the mat, with Blackman snatching her up and dropping her with a Gutwrench Suplex! She rolls through, getting back into position and nailing a second Gutwrench Suplex! Pin by Blackman!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by ARIA! Blackman laughs at the resilience the champion is showing, knowing full well that she’s only circling the drain! She pulls her back to her feet, unloading with a shot the top of the champion’s head that sends her reeling back into the ropes! Blackman follows up, nailing ARIA with a Back Elbow to the side of the head! She looks to follow up, going for the ropes to come back to ARIA with a more impactful move! But this leaves an opening for the champion, who pops up just as Blackman comes back with a Superkick! Blackman staggers, with ARIA immediately following up by grabbing Blackman and throwing her out of the ring! She looks to follow up, hitting the ropes and seemingly looking for a Suicide Dive! Blackman looks ready for it once again, but ARIA throws a curveball her way, instead sliding underneath the bottom rope and catching Blackman with a Hurricanrana!
ARIA gets hyped up as Blackman returns to her feet at ringside! ARIA charges the challenger for another move, only for Blackman to sidestep her and push her head first into the ringpost! ARIA drops to the ground at ringside like a ton of bricks, with Blackman taunting the booing fans over the champion’s failed attempt at a comeback! Blackman turns around to see that comeback is actually doing better than she expected as ARIA sails through the ropes near the ringpost and comes out the other side of the ring to hit Blackman with a Tornado DDT! ARIA sits up from the move, red beginning to dribble from her forehead as she realizes that the ringpost busted her open! She doesn’t pay it any mind as she throws Blackman back inside the ring! ARIA takes to the top rope, before dropping down onto Blackman with a Frog Splash! Pin by ARIA!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Blackman! ARIA looks to end this one, waiting for Blackman to make it to her feet before going for a Handspring! She jumps up, looking for the Zircon Injection, but Blackman catches her right out of midair in a Torture Rack position! She uses this to her advantage, pushing ARIA up off her shoulders before dropping her with a Double Knee Lungblower! She doesn’t let up, however, pulling ARIA up before dropping her with a Powerbomb Lungblower! Blackman with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by ARIA! Blackman doesn’t let this deter her, pulling ARIA to her feet and getting her up in a Powerbomb position yet again! This time however, ARIA slips down Blackman’s back, trying to take her down with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb! But Blackman keeps her balance, instead pulling ARIA up and knocking her right back down again with the Chicago Kiss! Headbutt connects, causing even more blood to gush from ARIA’s forehead! Pin by Blackman!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by ARIA! Blackman looks to finish this off, waiting for ARIA to make it to her feet before hitting the ropes, looking for The System! But much to her surprise, ARIA ducks underneath the shot, before dropping Blackman with a Saito Suplex! She pulls herself up to her feet, before hitting a Handspring off the ropes and nailing the Zircon Injection! Handspring Cutter connects! ARIA isn’t finished by a mile however, lining Blackman up before hitting Justice For All! Running Knee Strike gets her! Pin by ARIA!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! KICK OUT BY BLACKMAN! ARIA is completely shocked, not knowing what to do next! Eventually she gets back to her feet, taking to the corner as Blackman gets up for another Justice For All! But Blackman catches her this time, getting into Blackman’s Bounty! Triangle Choke is in! ARIA is in trouble now, just like she was back at Bad Intentions! She struggles her way to the edge of the ring, before getting a boot on the bottom rope! Blackman came prepared this time, rolling through and getting ARIA back to the center of the ring! ARIA decides the only way out is to lift, beginning to lift Blackman up in hopes of slamming her down to get out! Blackman doesn’t make it easy for her however, shifting her weight backwards and sending them down to the mat again! ARIA waves a hand in the air, seemingly looking as though she’s about to tap! But instead she slams her fist into the canvas, a new determination rushing over her! She lifts Blackman up, before dropping her with a Powerbomb!
Blackman quickly scrambles to get to her feet, only for ARIA to beat her to a vertical base and unload with a Headbutt! Blackman is sent kneeling, with ARIA jumping to the second rope and hitting the Last Hope! Multiple Rotation Springboard Enzuigiri connects flush, knocking Blackman to the mat with a thud! ARIA goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling WORLD! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION!...ARIA!
Eddie Red Apples: After bloody battle, the ending to a trilogy nearly a year in the making! ARIA has done it! ARIA retains the World Heavyweight Championship!
Amber Westgate: ARIA has grown so much since the near 12 months that she and Mai Blackman first squared off! She’s evolved into a perseverant, battle-tested champion, and it all paid off here!
ARIA is handed the World Heavyweight Championship before getting her hand raised by the referee! But before she can celebrate too much, “Warrior” by Stitched Up Heart begins to play, with Jordan Majors making her way down and stepping into the ring! ARIA stares down her challenger for Destiny II through globs of red! Despite this, she wipes away the blood and stands tall in front of her, raising her World Heavyweight Championship high as we fade to black.
WINNER: ARIA (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL (LAST HOPE)
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