Post by Kai Morgan on Apr 17, 2023 4:21:01 GMT
The first chorus of “Throne” by Bring Me the Horizon ends as we fade into a sold out Nippon Budokan! A huge set of pyro goes off to start us off for Mayhem tonight as we cut to Winter Mae and Trick Morrison at the announce desk!
Winter Mae: We are LIVE with our final broadcast of the red brand before the biggest show of the year! Welcome…to Monday Night Mayhem! I’m Winter Mae, joined as always by Trick Morrison!
Trick Morrison: Tonight is absolutely stacked, Winter! We have Kasey Kash going into his last open challenge match for the Undisputed Championship possibly ever…and that’s just the opener! We have cross-branded matches, other championship matches, contract signings! There’s so much on this show I can’t even waste anymore time talking to you about it! Let’s go!
“Slave to the Grind” by Halestorm fills the arena and Katrina Lopez walks out in a suit with a folder in her left hand. She adjusts her sleeves and then walks to the ring with purpose. She climbs the ring steps and approaches a table set up with multiple pens and two microphones. Katrina approaches one and picks it up.
Katrina Lopez Tonight, we will–
“United Divided” by Voodoo Johnson plays and cuts off the general manager. Mai Blackman walks out with a smile on her face and with her arms out wide. She takes in the negative reaction from the crowd with stride and makes her way down the ramp. Katrina lets her microphone hand as Mai walks into the ring. She gets in Katrina’s face and security instantly surrounds the ring. Mai takes a step back and surveys the ringside area.
Mai then walks over to the table and flips the folder open and glances at the contract for a moment. She chuckles to herself and grabs a pen.
Mai Blackman So that’s the plan, huh, boss? Get rid of me? That’s right. Let me fill you in with what she has here in this contact.
Mai picks up the contract and reads it aloud.
Mai Blackman If Katrina Lopez beats Mai Blackman, Mai Blackman will cease her employment with Zion Wrestling effective immediately and her contract will be null and void. If Mai Blackman wins, she can remain an employee of Zion. Is that right?
Mai stares down at her general manager as she tosses the folder back to the table.
Katrina Lopez Yes, that’s right.
Mai Blackman So the whole point of this match is that there is no risk for you? No, no, no. You see, that’s not going to work for us.
Katrina raises a brow and looks as a smile grows on Mai’s face.
Katrina Lopez Us?
“Pretty Picture” by The Used plays. Katrina is shown rolling her eyes as Kai Morgan walks out on the stage to a loud chorus of boos. He smirks and takes it all in. He has a microphone in one hand and a folder of his own in the other as he makes his way down to the ring. Kai steps between the ropes and looks at Katrina before shaking his folder at her.
Katrina Lopez What the hell is this?
Kai Morgan For someone who’s so hellbent on taking my job, you act like you’ve never seen how a contract signing goes when I’m around. See, I tend not to play ball in these types of things on someone else’s terms. I’m the kind of guy who likes to do things his way. So, I decided to go to Zion’s board of directors and hold a little bit of a meeting. Get a new contract for this match sorted out.
Katrina Lopez I wasn’t made aware of any board meeting…
Kai Morgan That’s because you’re no longer on the board.
The crowd reacts in a mixture of ‘ohhhs’ and boos as Katrina’s eyes go wide.
Kai Morgan Listen, I know you’re probably upset at hearing that, so I’ll lend you a bit of a distraction by going over the parameters of this new contract. I said a few weeks ago when I came back that I like what you’ve done with the place, and the board couldn’t agree more. What they didn’t agree with however is how much vitriol you’ve shown towards one of the company’s employees, namely Mrs. Mai Blackman.
Mai grins at Kai as he continues.
Kai Morgan See, while you may not see or believe it, Mrs. Blackman is a breadwinner for Zion Wrestling. I actually had my representative, Nova Juaquin, go through some revenue reports recently, and they say that Mai Blackman is the fourth biggest merch seller company-wide. The other three are Razzles Mars, Jordan Majors, and miraculously, Kasey Kash. She’s up there with top contenders and a top champion, not to mention above the current World Heavyweight Champion. She’s a money making machine.
So, after some talking, the board and I all came to the decision that Mai Blackman’s contract will NOT be on the line in this match.
Katrina paces in place angrily and shakes her head. Mai just stands there with the biggest, most smug, shit eating grin on her face.
Kai Morgan But, but, but…I do have some good news for you. See, like I said before, the board really likes you for some reason. They think what you’ve done in your position of power has been phenomenal, and I’m inclined to agree. That said, I still want a seat at the table, and thanks to the board we finally figured out what exactly that means. All I’ll say is this: I hope you like the color red, pal, ‘cause after Mai beats the brakes off you at Destiny, the only thing you’ll be controlling around here is the very show we’re on right now.
Meanwhile, I’m gonna go back to doing the very thing I did when I started here, and that’s running a little show on Friday’s that’s gonna outperform this show on a weekly basis.
The fans boo Morgan, with Blackman smiling at the realization of what this means for her as Fusion talent. She happily signs on the dotted line, before pushing the contract Katrina’s way.
Katrina seems hesitant at first, knowing that she stands to lose a lot in this match, while effectively gaining nothing.
Kai Morgan Come on, Lopez! We ain’t got all day! We got a show to get to!
But Kai and Mai egg Katrina on, until she finally signs the contract.
Kai Morgan There we go! Looks like you’ve got yourself a match! Pleasure doing business with ya!
Kai steps out of the ring, leaving Katrina and Mai to face off!
Winter Mae: Unbelievable…how does this man keep hoodwinking his way into things…?
Trick Morrison: I don’t know, Winter! But what I do know is that we better get used to seeing that shocked look on Katrina Lopez’s face, cause after Destiny II, it’s gonna be in the the GM’s office every Monday Night!
Winter Mae: That a prediction, Trick?
Trick Morrison: Yes, ma’am it is!
OPENING CONTEST: RISA SAITO VS KASEY KASH ©
UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling UNDISPUTED! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…representing the Queens of Chaos…from Chicago, Illinois…weighing in at 115 lbs…Risa! Saito!
And her opponent…from Canberra, Australia…weighing in at 165 lbs…he prefers to be announced as the Longest Reigning and GREATEST…UNDISPUTED CHAMPION OF ALL TIME…KASEY! FUCKING! KASH!
Saito and Kash circle the ring around each other, looking for a way to start this match! Saito pauses for a moment, approaching Kash and offering a handshake to him! In a rare moment of respect, Kash decides to oblige, with no tricks or strings attached! Saito smiles at this, before getting her game face back on as she knows this is only temporary! The two meet in the center of the ring, with Kash immediately getting around her to trap her in a Waistlock! Saito struggles in the hold, trying her hardest to pry Kash’s hands from around her! But Kash keeps the grip on tight, eventually attempting to lift her! Saito nails Kash with a well timed Elbow Strike to the head to gain freedom, before getting around Kash and getting him a Waistlock! She pushes him towards the ropes, before pulling him back for an O’Connor Roll!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Saito! She immediately looks for a Superkick, but Kash catches the leg! He seemingly has her right where he wants her as she’s off-balance! But Saito catches the champion by surprise, jumping up and nailing him with an Enziguri! Kash falls to a knee as Saito rolls back to her feet, running towards him and nailing him with a Penalty Kick! Kash falls flat on the mat now, with Saito hitting the adjacent ropes for another move! But Kash catches her off guard, dropping low for a Drop Down! Saito hits the ropes again, with Kash boosting her up in the air upon return! The much smaller Saito is easily sent flying, with Kash moving out of the way to allow for her to land face first on the mat! Saito gets to her knees, with Kash immediately nailing her over the head with a Roundhouse Kick! Pin by Kash!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Saito! Kash pulls her to her feet, looking to send her into the corner with an Irish Whip! But Saito reverses, sending Kash into the corner instead! She immediately follows him there, rushing over and going for a Monkey Flip! But Kash is able to reverse, landing on his feet off the move in spectacular fashion! Saito tries to go back after him, looking for a Clothesline! But Kash is able to catch her, looking for a Blue Thunder Bomb to reverse! Saito improvises, managing to catch him with a Headscissor to take him down mid-move! Kash gets back to his feet, only to be hit with a Spinning Backfist from Saito! She follows up, hitting Kash with a Roundhouse Kick now! She caps off the attack, nailing him with a Jumping Cutter! Pin by Saito!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Kash! Saito looks to finish this one off, getting Kash to his feet and looking for the Lemon Zest! But Kash manages to catch her, popping her up on his shoulders before taking her down with a Sit Out Powerbomb! He rolls Saito to her knees, as she tries to pull herself back up to her feet! But Kash is right on her, nailing her with a Death of a Phoenix! Front Flip Backstabber connects! Pin by Kash!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Saito! Kash doesn’t stay off her for long however, backing into the corner and waiting for her to try and get up before going for You’re Just a Head on a Stick! But Saito seems aware of her opponent’s next move, popping up to her feet and nailing him with a Superkick before he can fully reach her! The shot turns him around, with Saito getting him in position and nailing him with the Lemon Zest! Ripcord Knee Strike connects! She isn’t done yet however, keeping a hold on Kash’s arm before getting him in position and nailing him with the Kyoto Catastrophe! StormOne DDT connects! Pin by Saito!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Kick out by Kash at the last possible moment! Saito is beside herself, not knowing what it’s gonna take to end this one! She pulls Kash to his feet, looking to once again hit the Kyoto Catastrophe! But Kash lands on his feet off the attempt from Saito, popping her up on his shoulders with ease! He throws her down, nailing her with Welcome to the Madhouse! Fireman’s Carry Roundhouse Kick connects! Saito falls to a knee on the mat, unable to defend herself as Kash comes in and nails her with You’re Just a Head on a Stick! Hidden Blade connects! Pin by Kash!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Saito! Kash is frustrated and tired, but decides to press on! He waits for Saito to make it to her feet, before going for the ropes and looking for Canberra Collapse! Saito catches the Springboard Cutter however, getting Kash in position and looking for another Lemon Zest! But Kash reverses as he’s pulled in with a the Ripcord instead nailing Saito with Fuck You and All Your Friends! Counter Ripcord Knee Strike connects! He looks to follow up, hitting the ropes and going for the Lucker Stomp! But Saito moves out of the way, before rolling him with Schoolboy! Kash immediately kicks out, but Saito isn’t done with him, coming in with a Knee Strike to complete the Tiger Feint!
Saito looks down at Kash, then to the top rope! Ideas start to form in her head, as Saito decides to take a rare trip upstairs! She looms over Kash, seemingly ready to hit Flight of the Tiger MK 1! But before she can even fully think about whether or not she wants to take the dive, Kash manages to pop to his feet, hitting the ropes and causing Saito to lose balance! She racks herself on the top turnbuckle, with Kash quickly taking advantage as she positions him onto his shoulders! He takes her to the center of the ring before dropping her with Not Here to Fuck Spiders! Joker Driver connects! Pin by Kash!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling UNDISPUTED! CHAMPION!...KASEY! FUCKING! KASH!
Winter Mae: And with that, Kasey Kash ends this Zion leg of his open challenge with the most defenses in the titles history!
Trick Morrison: Yeah but there's no doubt, at least in my eyes, that Kash’s opponents are getting harder and harder to beat by the week! Razzles Mars could possibly smell blood in the water come Destiny II!
Kash celebrates his victory as we fade!
WINNER: KASEY KASH (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL (NOT HERE TO FUCK SPIDERS)
Backstage, Blaze Darling is all hyped up. She’s pacing back and forth, stretching and trying to occupy her mind as she rattles off everything bothering her.
BLAZE DARLING: And don’t even get me started on that Bianca Page. I am so tired of her. I mean, she started this! Yet, she has the nerve to think that the world revolves around her. She’s such a- a- a-
She’s all worked up and overwhelmed, red in the face and huffing and puffing as she tries to reign her emotions back in. She inhales a few deep breaths, grimacing slightly as she turns towards her partner, Erika Crawford.
BLAZE DARLING: I’m sorry. I just started going on an entire rant. I’m- I’m cool, I swear. I promise, I’m just… She’s so rude!
The camera pans towards Erika, who looks up at Blaze as she finishes tying her shoes.
Erika Crawford: No no no, it’s okay! You have no reason to apologize. Both of our opponents are just… yeah. They’re not great.
Erika stands up out of her chair and goes over to Blaze.
Erika Crawford: But I see it like this! They brought us together to team together for the first time!
Blaze wears a soft smile, hands on her hips momentarily as she gives an excited nod.
BLAZE DARLING: Correct! Couldn’t have asked for a better person to team with either. I’ve been dying for a moment like this for a while now. So, it looks like I got my wish!
Her hands clap together for a moment, head tilted slightly before she lets out a little huff.
BLAZE DARLING: All that matters is we go out there and we give it our all. Win or lose, no matter what it takes. We got this!
Erika Crawford: Exactly! And once we get the win tonight, it’ll give us just the edge we need to get the win over them at Destiny. At least… I hope I will.
BLAZE DARLING: You’re going to do great! You deserve all the nice things and a win like that on one of the biggest shows is sure to be special.
She pauses for a moment, hands resting gently on Erika’s shoulders.
BLAZE DARLING: You are the coolest person I know. Well, one of the coolest people I know, anyway. Point is, you can do anything you set your mind to. Okay?
Erika Crawford: Look… I just…
Erika looks down at the floor.
Erika Crawford: I haven’t wrestled in so long… what if I… what if I lose to Reina and people start to think I don’t belong here anymore?
BLAZE DARLING: Oh… Hey.
Blaze frowns softly, hands keeping a slightly firmer grip on Erika’s shoulders.
BLAZE DARLING: I know it can be a bit scary to get back into a ring for the first time in a long time. But, I don’t think it’s something you can just forget. I think when you see the fans and you feel the electricity in your veins, you’ll know you can do anything you set your mind to and you don’t let anyone or anything get in your way.
Blaze smiled softly, patting Erika on the shoulders.
BLAZE DARLING: And if you fall, I’ll be right there to catch you. I won’t let anything happen to you. Also, I think this is sort of a funny way of a pep talk considering I call you and Kasey my secondary wrestling parents.
Erika Crawford: You… I-... Really?
Erika smiles, and then gives Blaze a hug.
Erika Crawford: Thank you, Blaze…
Erika lets go of the hug and wipes her eyes.
Erika Crawford: Okay… let’s go out… and kick those girls in the teeth!
Blaze grinned brightly, hugging Erika back happily before nodding as they pulled away from one another.
BLAZE DARLING: Yeah, let’s do it!
Blaze gets all hyped up again, squealing softly as she hops around excitedly.
“Classy” Bianca Page is sitting in the backseat of a 2023 Lexus GX Black Line Special Edition. She is looking out of the backseat passenger window as she is being driven to Nippon Budokan.
“Classy” Bianca Page:I don’t understand it. Who the hell is Reina Mendoza and how did she become my tag team partner for Mayhem? This screams a Queens of Chaos conspiracy. I mean I get it, Blaze, you are scared of me and will do whatever you can to avoid me. Typical Blaze but of course just like everything in life she’ll regret this!
Bianca shakes her head in disgust.
“Classy” Bianca Page:Let me ask you, Blaze, when will you leave me alone? Like seriously, I am on a projection to be a true Zion Wrestling legend but I have to deal with you right now. Is that why you have hitched yourself to my star? I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised considering how low class you are. I’ll show that tonight, I’ll even show that by destroying your little tag team partner tonight just because. Don’t worry Reina because I’ll carry you to victory because this is bigger than Reina and Erika. All you have to do Reina is just make sure that you aren't a casualty of war. Because all of this will show my dominance over Blaze. Just like I will finally finish off Blaze in a couple of weeks at Destiny ll. Then I can get back to my normally scheduled program and do what I came to Zion Wrestling to do. That is to dominate and win Zion Wrestling championship gold.
MATCH #2: QUEENS OF CHAOS VS BIANCA PAGE & REINA MENDOZA
Page volunteers to start this match off for her team, with Darling deciding to do the same as a result! The two lock up, admittedly an unexpected amount of decorum from both them considering how heated their rivalry has become! Page does it for a reason however, attempting to show off her prowess against Darling’s as she gets her into a Wristlock! Darling struggles, but is able to reverse as she flips forward and gets Page into a Wristlock of her own! She quickly transitions into a Side Headlock, and then a Side Headlock Takedown! Page escapes by getting her legs around Darling’s head for a pin that she kicks out of! Page quickly scrambles for her corner after getting free, slapping Mendoza across her chest to go for the tag!
Mendoza enters the ring, immediately taking Darling down with a Shoulder Block! She glares over to Crawford in the opposite corner, before nailing her with a Back Elbow to send her off the apron! Darling tries to fight back into this, nailing Mendoza with Forearms to send her back into the ropes, before going for an Irish Whip! But Mendoza reverses with an Irish Whip of her own, sending Darling into the ropes! She catches her upon return, throwing her to the mat with a huge Back Body Drop! Darling crawls for the corner, with Mendoza looking to catch up with her! But Darling gets a boot up to reverse, before pushing herself to the top rope and nailing her with a Diving European Uppercut! Pin by Darling that only gets a two!
Darling sees Crawford make her back onto the apron, tagging her in before nailing a few stomps to Mendoza to keep her at bay on the mat! Crawford takes to the top rope, before landing on Mendoza with a Swanton Bomb! Pin by Crawford, only to be broken up by Bianca Page! Darling has had enough of Page’s antics, grabbing her and throwing her to the outside before beginning to brawl with her at ringside! Meanwhile in the ring, Crawford attempts to pull Mendoza to her feet! She reverses however, pushing Crawford back before running at her and nailing her with a Spear! Pin by Mendoza, but Crawford kicks out at two!
Mendoza looks to finish things, waiting for Crawford to get up before going for the Clothesline from Hell! But Crawford counters by catching her with a Bicycle Knee Strike! Mendoza falls to a knee, with Crawford following up with a Shining Wizard! Darling eventually makes it back to the apron, just as Mendoza drapes her head on the middle rope! Crawford sees her chance, nailing 3172 (Tiger Feint Kick)! She quickly tags in Darling, who takes to the top rope and nails Mendoza with a Diving Moonsault! She goes for the pin, with Mendoza kicking out at the last moment! Darling sets up, looking for the Candyland Destroyer! But Page hops onto the apron for a distraction, with Darling taking the bait! Page gets her in close enough and racks the eyes, leaving her open to a Clothesline from Hell from Mendoza! She grabs her up, before nailing Darling with Crash and Burn (Fireman’s Carry Cutter)! Pin by Mendoza, with Page holding Crawford back from breaking it up!
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…Bianca Page and Reina Mendoza!
Winter Mae: The Queens come up short tonight due to some well timed shenanigans by Bianca Page!
Trick Morrison: Who dare you blame someone as pure of heart as Bianca Page for Blaze Darling’s shortcomings?!
Page and Crawford continue to fight on the outside after the bell, with Mendoza eventually leaving the ring to join in as well, starting a 2-on-1 assault on Crawford! This eventually ceases, as Darling eventually recovers and nails them both with a Suicide Dive! Darling continues to brawl with Page all the way to the back, while Crawford and Mendoza begin to fight next to the commentator’s area!
Winter Mae: We may wanna get a move on, Trick!
Trick Morrison: Yeah I’m with ya!
The two take off as Crawford and Mendoza fight behind the announce table! Mendoza has Crawford in a Chokehold, but she quickly counters by smashing a monitor over her head! Mendoza crumbles to a heap behind the announce table, with Crawford getting an idea! She goes to the front of the announce desk, using all the strength she can muster up to tip the table over and onto Mendoza! The crowd looks on in awe as they count!
Crowd: ONE…! TWO…! THREE…! FOUR…! FIVE…! SIX…! SEVEN…! EIGHT…! NINE…! TEN…!
Winter Mae: Well it seems as though Erika Crawford just found her strategy for Destiny!
Trick Morrison: Yeah but subduing the Giantess to get her in that position in the first place is easier said than done, Winter! She may have gotten her there tonight by pure luck, but can she do that same thing to a fresh Reina Mendoza!
Crawford stands tall atop the overturned announce table as we fade!
WINNERS: BIANCA PAGE & REINA MENDOZA
RESULT: PINFALL (CRASH & BURN)
We cut backstage to find Dr. Castiel Talbot sitting on a stool in front of the camera grasping his walking cane in his right hand as Samuel Lopez stands off to the left of him with his usual blank, expressionless stare.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Good evening ladies and gentlemen… my name is Dr. Castiel Talbot. Professional psychiatrist and the voice for my nephew here, Samuel Lopez.
Talbot gestures to Lopez who doesn’t move a muscle as the doctor turns his attention back to the camera.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Now, in mere moments… my dear Samuel here shall be stepping into the ring with one… Kenzie Garrett. Now, despite the fact that Ms. Garrett has insulted Samuel here… he has no ill will against her. The same cannot be said about his future wife, but you did insult his manhood, Ms. Garrett so I cannot exactly blame her…
Still no movement from Samuel as Castiel pauses for a moment.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Nevertheless, I digress. You see, Samuel here has no personal issue with you because quite frankly he does not understand why you have an issue with him. But that’s just it, isn’t it Ms. Garrett? You do not have an issue with Samuel here… you have an issue with your current predicament here in Zion… and Samuel here has ended up being the one found in the crossfire.
The doctor leans back slightly and slowly strokes his free hand through his beard.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: You are at a loss. Things have not been going the way you had hoped and you are getting more and more frustrated by it. And it has gotten to the point where you are arguing with your tag team partner, throwing childish insults at the innocent and attempting to cut corners to achieve success the easy way.
Talbot leans forward now and takes hold of his cane with both hands.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Now, of course… I am not going to try and tell you what you should or should not do, Ms. Garrett. However I shall say this… while my dear Samuel here has no ill will against you at this present moment? If you continue to poke the bear… I do not know what Samuel will end up doing in response but I can guarantee you that it shall not be pretty.
Castiel now stands to his feet with the aid of his cane as he straightens out his suit jacket.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Let us witness a fair and honorable wrestling match, shall we?
Talbot then proceeds to turn to his right and walks off camera with Lopez following him as we cut elsewhere.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Good evening ladies and gentlemen… my name is Dr. Castiel Talbot. Professional psychiatrist and the voice for my nephew here, Samuel Lopez.
Talbot gestures to Lopez who doesn’t move a muscle as the doctor turns his attention back to the camera.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Now, in mere moments… my dear Samuel here shall be stepping into the ring with one… Kenzie Garrett. Now, despite the fact that Ms. Garrett has insulted Samuel here… he has no ill will against her. The same cannot be said about his future wife, but you did insult his manhood, Ms. Garrett so I cannot exactly blame her…
Still no movement from Samuel as Castiel pauses for a moment.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Nevertheless, I digress. You see, Samuel here has no personal issue with you because quite frankly he does not understand why you have an issue with him. But that’s just it, isn’t it Ms. Garrett? You do not have an issue with Samuel here… you have an issue with your current predicament here in Zion… and Samuel here has ended up being the one found in the crossfire.
The doctor leans back slightly and slowly strokes his free hand through his beard.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: You are at a loss. Things have not been going the way you had hoped and you are getting more and more frustrated by it. And it has gotten to the point where you are arguing with your tag team partner, throwing childish insults at the innocent and attempting to cut corners to achieve success the easy way.
Talbot leans forward now and takes hold of his cane with both hands.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Now, of course… I am not going to try and tell you what you should or should not do, Ms. Garrett. However I shall say this… while my dear Samuel here has no ill will against you at this present moment? If you continue to poke the bear… I do not know what Samuel will end up doing in response but I can guarantee you that it shall not be pretty.
Castiel now stands to his feet with the aid of his cane as he straightens out his suit jacket.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Let us witness a fair and honorable wrestling match, shall we?
Talbot then proceeds to turn to his right and walks off camera with Lopez following him as we cut elsewhere.
MATCH #3: KENZIE GARRETT VS SAMUEL LOPEZ
Garrett and Lopez circle the ring around each other, both of them seemingly ready to start this one! Garrett decides to show a bit of respect here, offering a handshake to Lopez to start this one off! Lopez doesn’t take this bait however, instead pulling her in and nailing her with a Clothesline! Garrett gets back to her feet, with Lopez looking for another Clothesline! This time however, Garrett is able to duck underneath it, getting around Lopez and nailing him with a Backstabber! Pin by Garrett, only getting the two!
She pulls Lopez to his feet, nailing him with a set of Forearm Strikes until he’s backed into the corner! She looks to pull him out for a Short-Arm Clothesline, but Lopez reverses, getting around Garrett and sending her to the mat with a German Suplex! He waits for Garrett to get up, before hitting the ropes and hitting her with a Big Boot! Pin by Lopez, getting the two count! Lopez pulls Garrett to her feet, only for her to push him away with an Elbow! She stumbles into the corner, deciding to give herself an advantage by attempting to remove the turnbuckle pad! The referee immediately calls her out on this, with Lopez rushing up and nailing her with a Forearm to the back before getting her in position for Hush! Garrett cheats further however, getting a leg up to nail Lopez with a kick to the groin!
Lopez buckles, but action isn’t taken against Garrett, with the official distracted in the corner with getting the turnbuckle pad back in order! Garrett further gives herself the advantage, pushing Lopez from behind and sending him colliding with the official to knock them down! She sees the referee is down and out, giving the whole situation a wicked smile before going outside the ring! There, she grabs a steel chair, with everyone knowing what she intends to do with it! Just then however, Fable Rowen comes to ringside from the back, grabbing the chair from Garrett’s hands and chastising her for all her attempts at cheating! The two yell back and forth, until Lopez cuts in and drops Garrett with a Big Boot! He throws her back into the ring, before hitting the ropes and nailing Silent Night (Clothesline From Hell)! Pin by Lopez for the win!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Samuel! Lopez!
Winter Mae: BFG once again falls to Samuel Lopez tonight after some incohesion between Kenzie Garrett and Fable Rowen!
Trick Morrison: All this comes down to is Fable Rowen needing to pull her head out of her ass and realize that Kenzie’s way is the way to go! Her goodie-two-shoes behavior just cost them another match!
Lopez has his hand raised by the referee, with Garrett and Rowen staring daggers at one another as we fade.
WINNER: SAMUEL LOPEZ
RESULT: PINFALL (SILENT NIGHT)
Kaya is in the locker room of the Queens when she hears the knock at the door. She goes over seeing the cameraman, rolling her eyes. She runs her hand along the roses that she had sitting there then turned back motioning for him to go sit down. She comes over after putting her glasses on. She then looked at him.
"the Poison Rose" Kaya Parker: You know these last few weeks I've heard nothing but bullshit, and that is not just Miguel and Kara talking, which is funny. You know you two want to think you're the best, but the fact is Lily and I have been proving each week that we are coming into our own. Everywhere we have gone, everywhere we have been, we've done what we say we are going to do. Destiny will be the same way but this time, House, Kara, Miguel, I might have to do it on my own. That's fine, been doing that for a long time.
Kaya looks down laughing to herself as she looks up brushing the orange hair out of her face. Her green eyes looked at the cameraman.
"the Poison Rose" Kaya Parker: Tonight I'm gonna watch them, study them from right here in comfort. Then Friday, the House will get their taste. In two weeks, they'll come together and remember the name of Kaya Parker. Even if Lily isn't cleared, I'm going to fight because that's what I do. I've scratched, clawed, rehabbed myself to get where I am, which is being one of the best tag team specialists right now in the game. See, Lily brought me back to a point where I can be me again. The Queens added more fuel to the fire, and unleashed what should have been me from the start.
She goes over to the door and pulls two roses from the vase handing them to the cameraman and escorts him out looking at him.
"the Poison Rose" Kaya Parker: Give them that, and remind them, the poison Rose is coming
She slams the door upon him.
We cut backstage to find the cameraman frantically racing through the corridor area as we hear some kind of commotion going on.
Winter Mae: What in the Hell is going on?!
Trick Morrison: I have no idea but I’m sure we’ll find out soon.
Eventually the cameraman catches up to what is causing the commotion as we see Ollie the Honorary Queen mounted on top of Eduardo Gutiérrez, hammering away at the young second generation star.
Ollie the Honorary Queen You wanna keep messing with my family?! HUH?!?! WE DON’T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL DESTINY!!!
The Honorary Queen continues to beat down on Latino Heat when suddenly a swarm of security arrive on the scene and pull him up off of Gutiérrez, just as the rest of The Void arrive on the scene as well.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Get him the fuck outta here before we beat his ass!
Ollie the Honorary Queen STAY AWAY FROM MY FAMILY!
Carbajal, who is livid, looks as though she’s about to make a beeline for Ollie but is stopped by Ortiz as Porter helps Eduardo up onto his feet. KC then finally turns her attention to Gutiérrez with a look of concern on her face.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Are you okay, Ed?
Eduardo nearly collapses but Zach stops him and helps him stay up vertical by putting his arm over his shoulders.
Eduardo Gutiérrez I’ll… be okay Mamacita…
Zachary Porter: I’ll take him to the trainer’s room. You two go take care of ONI.
Miguel nods as Porter helps Gutiérrez to the trainer’s room as Kara watches them leave, the look of concern still on her face as Ortiz places his hand on her shoulder.
Miguel Ortiz: He’ll be okay, Kara. Come on. We’ve got business to take care of.
Carbajal nods as the expression on her face turns to anger as she unfastens her World Tag Team Championship from around her waist and throws it over her shoulder as the two begin to make their way to gorilla.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Maki and Hana are in the wrong fucking place at the wrong fucking time tonight.
The champions then disappear off camera as we cut elsewhere.
Winter Mae: What in the Hell is going on?!
Trick Morrison: I have no idea but I’m sure we’ll find out soon.
Eventually the cameraman catches up to what is causing the commotion as we see Ollie the Honorary Queen mounted on top of Eduardo Gutiérrez, hammering away at the young second generation star.
Ollie the Honorary Queen You wanna keep messing with my family?! HUH?!?! WE DON’T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL DESTINY!!!
The Honorary Queen continues to beat down on Latino Heat when suddenly a swarm of security arrive on the scene and pull him up off of Gutiérrez, just as the rest of The Void arrive on the scene as well.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Get him the fuck outta here before we beat his ass!
Ollie the Honorary Queen STAY AWAY FROM MY FAMILY!
Carbajal, who is livid, looks as though she’s about to make a beeline for Ollie but is stopped by Ortiz as Porter helps Eduardo up onto his feet. KC then finally turns her attention to Gutiérrez with a look of concern on her face.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Are you okay, Ed?
Eduardo nearly collapses but Zach stops him and helps him stay up vertical by putting his arm over his shoulders.
Eduardo Gutiérrez I’ll… be okay Mamacita…
Zachary Porter: I’ll take him to the trainer’s room. You two go take care of ONI.
Miguel nods as Porter helps Gutiérrez to the trainer’s room as Kara watches them leave, the look of concern still on her face as Ortiz places his hand on her shoulder.
Miguel Ortiz: He’ll be okay, Kara. Come on. We’ve got business to take care of.
Carbajal nods as the expression on her face turns to anger as she unfastens her World Tag Team Championship from around her waist and throws it over her shoulder as the two begin to make their way to gorilla.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Maki and Hana are in the wrong fucking place at the wrong fucking time tonight.
The champions then disappear off camera as we cut elsewhere.
MATCH #4: ONI VS KILLER INSTINCT ©
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Miguel Ortiz and Hana Kaneko start off for their teams here, with Ortiz laughing off the relatively puny size of his adversary here! He encourages Kaneko to find IKEDA and sub him into this match for a better chance at victory, even going as far to get even more disrespectful by bending down to get into her face! Kaneko immediately makes him pay for this, unloading on Ortiz with a Spinning Backfist that takes him back a bit! He looks for a Clothesline, with Kaneko ducking underneath and going for the ropes! She comes back to Ortiz and hits him with a Leaping Knee Strike, before tagging in Maki Megumi! She takes to the top rope, before catching Ortiz with a Diving Knee Strike! She rolls to the mat, before immediately going for his corner and knocking Kara Carbajal off the apron with a Forearm! Megumi goes for Ortiz again, ducking under a Clothesline and hitting the ropes! Ortiz catches her upon return however, taking her to the mat with a Tilt-A-Whirl Slam! He quickly follows up, jumping and using his tree trunk-sized leg to nearly decapitate Megumi with a Leg Drop! Pin by Ortiz, with the kick out at two!
Ortiz pulls Megumi to her feet, before dragging her to the corner and tagging in Kara Carbajal! He pins Megumi’s arms back, allowing Carbajal to lay into her relentlessly with punches to the gut! She eventually caps off her attack on a defenseless Megumi with a Forearm! Carbajal follows up, throwing Megumi into the corner with an Irish Whip! She staggers out, with Carbajal catching her and tossing her to the mat with a Belly-To-Belly Suplex! She pulls Megumi up again, looking for an Irish Whip into the ropes! Hana Kaneko steps up to the apron, getting blind tag on Megumi as she comes back at Carbajal with a relatively ineffective Forearm! Carbajal begins to laugh this off, only to be cut off by a Superkick from out of nowhere by Kaneko! She pins Carbajal’s arms behind her back, with Megumi unloading with a Kick to the ribs that sends her kneeling! Kaneko follows up with a Kick to the back of her head that leaves her on her hands and knees! Megumi caps it off, nailing Carbajal in the back with a Double Foot Stomp! Kaneko with the pin, with Carbajal kicking out at two!
Kaneko looks to finish this one off, looking for the Bladestopper, but Carbajal catches her, throwing her to the mat with a Uranage! She looks for a Spear, but Kaneko moves out of the way, causing Carbajal to collide with the referee instead! Kaneko catches Carbajal with a Roundhouse Kick, before looking down at the fallen official! She calls out to Maki Megumi instructing her to grab her something in Japanese! Megumi obliges, grabbing a pair of brass knuckles from out of her entrance jacket! The hand off almost works, but just then Nami Megumi rushes in from out of the crowd, fighting with her sister Maki, the two go over the barricade and fight all the way to the back, leaving Kaneko deserted! Carbajal takes advantage of this, nailing her with the Spear! A new official comes in, just in time to render a tag between Carbajal and Ortiz! The two get Kaneko up, before dropping her with the Killshot! Pin by Ortiz, getting the win to retain!
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling WORLD! TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONS!...KILLER! INSTINCT!
Winter Mae: Killer Instinct retains tonight over ONI, but will Zachary Porter have the same luck against their leader?
Trick Morrison: Only time will tell, but now—
Just then, “Running Up That Hill” by No Resolve plays over the speaker, with Kaya Parker stepping on stage with a face full of rage! She rushes down to the ring in what’s already certain to be an uphill battle, sliding under the ropes and taking the fight to both Carbajal and Ortiz! They easily overpower her, setting her up for a Killshot! But just then, Lilith Parker bursts into the ring, driving a steel chair right into the back of Ortiz!
Winter Mae: She’s back! Lilith Parker is back!
Trick Morrison: And not a moment too soon! Her sister was almost done for!
Carbajal tries to retaliate, with Lilith nailing her over the head with the chair as well! This incites the rage of Eduardo Gutierrez, who climbs into the ring to confront them both! The Parkers aren’t hearing it however, with Kaya nailing Gutierrez with a kick to the midsection before the two nail him with the Widow’s Strike! Ortiz and Carbajal pull Gutierrez out of the ring, yelling up to The Deathriders as they back up the ramp!
Winter Mae: The Deathriders are back in fighting form, and that spells trouble for the other teams in that Tag Title Unification Match!
Trick Morrison: Yeah but you have to wonder just how well Lilith Parker is doing, especially with a title defense this Friday on Fusion!
Kaya and Lilith embrace in the center of the ring and celebrate as we fade!
WINNERS: KILLER INSTINCT (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL (KILLSHOT)
We come back from commercial break and spend a few seconds hearing the roar of the crowd. Without warning, “Sledgehammer” by Peter Gabriel begins to pour through the PA system of the Nippon Budokan. The Zion Wrestling fans look around at one another, unsure of whose music they’re hearing. A man with perfectly quaffed hair and a fancy suit walks out onto the ramp. The crowd is unsure what to make of him, but he confidently walks down to the ring.
Winter Mae: Wait a second, is that Bash Blackstone? COO of House of Wrestling!
Trick Morrison: What brings him all the way over to Japan for Mayhem tonight?!
Bash walks to the ring, making it to the end of the ramp and trotting up the steel steps. He pretends to wipe his boots on the apron like he knows the competitors do, before ducking under the top rope and entering the ring. He waves for a microphone and is quickly given one. The music fades before he brings the mic to his lips.
Bash Blackstone: “Wow, it is great to be here in Zion Wrestling. For those that do not recognize me, let me introduce myself. I am Bash Blackstone, the Chief Operating Officer of House of Wrestling! Ever since I’ve been at the helm of House of Wrestling, I knew I wanted to take us in a direction that would allow us to partner with other companies, and therefore allow for the best competition. While we belong to the Agora Network, and Zion here belongs to the Splat Network, we’ve still managed to come to an agreement that would benefit both companies. One representative from Zion Wrestling will take on one representative from House of Wrestling at Destiny II!”
A cheer from the audience follows at the mention of Destiny II. He’s forced to pause to let the crowd get loud, before they die back down in volume.
Bash Blackstone: “On Mayhem, a main event was held that saw 10 competitors duke it out in an over-the-top battle royal. The winner would go on to Destiny II to face the House of Wrestling representative. I did watch that match for myself, and I should congratulate Link Andrews on a job well done. I know you’re very aware of my company, Link, and you’re very aware of the talent we possess…mainly because your sister has been one of the top competitors on my roster…and a thorn in my side lately but that’s neither here, nor there really. What matters most is what we’re doing here!”
Bash Blackstone: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is history in the making. This opens the door for possible future contract negotiations, and who knows, maybe even a Metaverse featuring Zion Wrestling! Due to the historic nature of this match, both companies felt that this match was a little too important not to have a little something more at stake. That’s why it is my pleasure to announce that whoever wins the Representative match at Destiny II, will have a guaranteed title shot at the Zion Wrestling Undisputed or World Championships!...or in HoW’s case, the House of Wrestling Grand Championship!”
The view suddenly flashes backstage, where Link Andrews is watching a monitor very intently. We can see his facial expression go from a rather serious one, to one of disbelief. Not only did he have a match at Destiny II, but winning the match would give him a guaranteed title shot! His mouth was wide open like he was a cartoon.
Bash Blackstone: “That’s right! The person that wins at Destiny II, could very well be the face of their company in a matter of time. This leads me to the last bit of information that Zion Wrestling needs from me, the House of Wrestling representative. I thought long and hard about how I would decide the representative for my company, which match I should set up in order to see who has what it takes to represent House of Wrestling. Zion thought a battle royal was best but I just couldn’t bring myself to book that. Then it came to me, I already know how to decide a House of Wrestling rep…I choose one myself!”
Bash pauses as the Zion Wrestling crowd looks around in confusion. They weren’t used to the biases that Bash was displaying and his words up until this point hadn’t shown such. But now he was starting to show his true colors.
Bash Blackstone: “So without further ado, the House of Wrestling representative is none other than Jenson Idol!”
The view once again flashes backstage where Link Andrews is still watching the monitor, his shocked expression gone and replaced once again with that of a serious one. He knew exactly what this meant. His sister was facing Jenson Idol Friday in Las Vegas! This was nothing more than an attempt to push his chosen favorites and get at the opposition in a creative way, by affecting the career of her brother. There’s some booing from the crowd, likely from anyone who has kept up with House of Wrestling and knows what a bogus choice this was. That combined with Bash not having an actual match to decide the rep clued the Zion Wrestling audience in on what was happening. The place was filled with boos before long. Bash drops the microphone back in the ring with a smirk, and adjusts his cufflinks before exiting the ring.
MATCH #5: RAZZLES MARS VS ASHLYNN CASSIDY
Cassidy and Mars immediately approach each other off the bell, going for a handshake! They quickly break apart, before going in to lock up! Mars gets the upper hand with a Wristlock! But Cassidy is the Killer Counter Queen for a reason, rolling forward to unwring her arm before going for a Side Headlock! Mars pushes her back into the ropes, before pushing off to the opposite side of the ring! She hunches over as she anticipates Cassidy’s return! But she catches Mars by surprise, leaping over her and going for a Sunset Flip Powerbomb for the pin! Mars kicks out at two!
Mars quickly rolls to her feet and lays out a seated Cassidy with a Kick to the head! She looks to follow up with a Standing Moonsault, but Cassidy gets out of the way, prompting Mars to land on her feet instead! Cassidy quickly takes advantage of this, dropping her to the mat with a Drop Toe Hold before quickly sliding over her for a Grounded Front Facelock! Mars finds a way out, pushing herself up and twisting the two around for a Backslide Pin! Cassidy kicks out, getting a hold of Mars’ arms as she rolls back to her feet and nails her with a Kamigoye Knee Strike! Pin by Cassidy, only getting the two!
Cassidy looks to finish this one off, getting Mars up before nailing her with In Another Life (Crucifix Bomb)! She goes for the pin, with Mars kicking out at the last moment! She pulls Mars up, setting up for the Period, Peace! But Mars catches a leg out of the Ripcord Forward Roll Kick, pushing Cassidy back and rolling her to her feet! Mars capitalizes, nailing her with the Everlasting Gobstopper (Split-Legged Jawbreaker)! She follows up, taking to the top rope before hitting the Peppermint Twist (Sky Twister)! Pin by Mars, getting the victory!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Razzles! Mars!
Winter Mae: Ahead of possibly the biggest match of her career, Razzles Mars gets a victory over the first person to hold what would eventually become the Undisputed Championship!
Trick Morrison: There’s no doubt to these people that Razzles Mars is ready, but will she be able to overcome a challenge like Kasey Kash?! I’ll believe it when I see it!
Mars celebrates as we fade!
WINNER: RAZZLES MARS
RESULT: PINFALL (PEPPERMINT TWIST)
MATCH #6: RYAN PETERS VS DING DONG UNO
Ding Dong Uno is already at a massive disadvantage in this match, simply because he is not his brother, Ding Dong Dos, the superior Ding Dong! Despite this, Uno still gives it his best try, rushing towards Peters to give himself the advantage! This works about as well as you'd expect, with Peters nailing him with the Redemption Arc (Rolling Wheel Kick) almost instantly! Peters continues to better Uno on the mat, with the referee calling this one via stoppage!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…as a result of a referee’s stoppage…Ryan! Peters!
Despite this, Ryan does not stop battering this poor jobber, only being seized by the sounds of “Miseria Cantare” blasting over the speakers! Oliver Peters takes off down the ramp, chasing his son off with a steel chair! The two yell at one another as we fade!
WINNER: RYAN PETERS
RESULT: STOPPAGE
The scene cuts backstage as the camera pans over to Reo Ojima as he’s lacing up his boots. The National Title lays on a table, along with a beer can. Noticing the camera, Reo begins to talk in his broken English.
Reo Ojima Zach and his mall rats come to Mayhem to prove what? They're the best stable in Zion?
Reo motions a jerking off motion at the camera before going back to tying his boots
Reo Ojima Have a participation trophy you unoriginal clowns. You walk around acting top shit but there is nothing original about you. From your name all the way to how you dress and act. A copy, of a copy, of a copy. Here’s the thing Zacky boy, you want to test to see if you and your Emo clowns can sniff the same air that we breathe on the top of the mountain top? Try your best to take my beer coaster away from me. And enjoy the fresh air, because once I kick your ass off the mountain top, you’ll be smelling nothing but shit as you land on a pile of crap down below with the rest of the garbage stables here in Zion.
Grappling the beer, Reo pours the beer over the belt. Placing the empty beer bottle on a nearby table, Reo places the belt on his shoulder as he walks past the camera and makes his way to the arena.
MAIN EVENT: ZACHARY PORTER VS REO OJIMA ©
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…representing The Void…from Laredo, Texas…weighing in at 190 lbs…Zachary! Porter!
And his opponent…representing ONI…weighing in at 220 lbs…he is the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...and TOKYO’S OWN…REO! OJIMA!
Porter and Ojima take their time starting this one out, gauging each other to find an entry point in this match! Eventually, they go into a Collar-and-Elbow Tie Up, with Ojima overpowering Porter as he pushes him back into the corner! Porter struggles, with the referee having to use the five count to break things up! Ojima backs up, with he and Porter going around the ring a second time to try and go for the lock up! This goes the exact same way as it did last time, with Ojima pushing Porter back into the corner! This time however, when Ojima lets go for the five count, he makes sure to make it worthwhile via a Knife Edge Chop to Porter’s chest! This sends Porter into a rage, as he pulls Ojima into the corner and repeatedly unloads on him with massive Chops! He backs out of the corner as Ojima tries to make his way out, before running back to him and nailing a Shotgun Dropkick! Pin by Porter!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Ojima! Porter pulls him to his feet, looking for a Vertical Suplex! But Ojima slips his grip, getting to his feet behind Porter before pushing into the ropes from behind! Porter comes back to a hunched over Ojima, nailing him with a Kick to the head to get him vertical again! Porter however doesn’t anticipate Ojima’s next move, as he immediately decks him with a Forearm Strike to the head! Ojima pulls Porter up to his feet, dragging him to the corner and smashing his head into the top turnbuckle! He continues the onslaught, railing on him with Stomps in the corner! He looks to pull Porter out, looking for an Irish Whip across the ring! But Porter counters, sending Ojima into the opposite corner with an Irish Whip instead! He follows him into the corner, nailing Ojima with a Knee Strike! He looks to follow up with a Vertical Suplex, only for Ojima to reverse, lifting him up instead for an Emerald Flowsion! Pin by Ojima!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Porter! Ojima shows off his strength here, pulling Porter up for a Deadlift German Suplex! But Ojima reverses, landing on his feet of the throw before going for the ropes! He comes back, only for Ojima to boost him off the mat and leave him to crash face first into the canvas! Porter pops up to his knees, only for Ojima to nail him with Big Boot to send him down! Pin by Ojima!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Porter! Ojima looks to end this one quickly, getting Porter to his feet before throwing him to the ropes for the Ojima Spinebuster! But Porter reverses, instead coming back to Ojima and hitting a Slingblade! Porter looks to take out Ojima now, getting him in position before looking for Porter’s House! He leaps up for the Sit Out Facebuster, but Ojima isn’t having it, holding Porter in midair before rushing towards the ropes and dumping him to the outside! Ojima looks to carry on the assault, running the ropes before looking to nail Porter with the Baseball Slide! But Porter moves out of the way, clubbing Ojima as soon as she reaches the outside with an Uppercut! Ojima fights back, nailing Porter with a Forearm Strike! Porter tries to go for Ojima, only to be caught with a boot to the midsection!
Ojima tries to lift Porter up for a Powerbomb, but he escapes, getting himself up on the apron instead! He dispatches Ojima with a Kick, before backing up towards the corner and launching off the apron to hit him with a Meteora! Porter throws Ojima back into the ring before taking to the top rope! He launches off for another Meteora, but this time Ojima catches him, bringing him to the mat with a Powerbomb! Ojima holds him down for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Shoulder up by Porter! This doesn’t deter Ojima however, who pulls Porter up in a Powerbomb position again before throwing him into the corner for a Bucklebomb! Porter is too amped to be affected however, rushing right out of the corner towards Ojima for a Slingblade! She climbs onto him for a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Ojima! Porter doesn’t let this stop him, pulling Ojima to his feet and once again looking for Porter’s House! But Ojima pushes him away, catching as he tries to come back with the Ojima Spinebuster! Pin by Ojima!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Porter! Ojima doesn’t waste time in trying to end this, pulling Porter to his feet and going for the Last Call! Porter counters the Running Powerslam however, pushing Ojima shoulder first into the ringpost! Ojima pulls himself up in the corner, leaving an opening for Porter to run over and nail the Cowboy Up! Kaio Kick connects! Porter pulls Ojima to the mat, before climbing up to the top rope, possibly looking for Paradise Lost! Just then however, the lights go out! Nothing can be seen, but something can definitely be heard, as numerous laughs are echoed throughout the arena! Everyone is eventually able to realize that the laughs are all that of Legion’s! The lights go up, with Porter none too pleased with the distraction! He leaps from the top rope to complete his move, but Ojima rolls out of the way, leaving Porter to be planted on the canvas! Ojima pulls him to his feet, before lifting him into position and dropping him with the Last Call! Running Powerslam connects! Pin by Ojima!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...REO! OJIMA!
Winter Mae: Reo Ojima gets a win in front of his hometown, and against a former World Heavyweight Champion no less!
Trick Morrison: All the more reason for him to wanna trade up to the next level once he’s done with what he calls his beer coaster, the National Championship!
Winter Mae: But will he be able to hold onto it after next weekend?! Zara Ivory is definitely gonna wanna ensure that isn’t the case!
Reo Ojima stands tall as we cut to one last commercial break!
WINNER: REO OJIMA (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL (LAST CALL)
A table is planted in the ring with an open-faced contract on its surface. Two leatherbound office chairs are on either side of the table. “Strawberry Shake” by POP Levi plays over the PA system, with a familiar call that the fans in Tokyo call out with:
AWOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Razzles emerges onto the ramp, an excited grin plastered on her face. A hand cups her eyebrow, taking in the sight of the crowd while bobbing her head in time with her theme tune. The 2023 Madness Rumble winner wears a white top secured with a knot at the small of her back, reading “KARMA IS A CAT” across the front, light blue skinny cuts, and pink trainers. She rushes down the ramp with an excitable pep in her step, more so than usual.
Vivian Blake: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome: RAAAAAAAZZZZZZLESSS MAAAAARRRRRRRS!
The crowd pops as Razzles politely calls “thank you!” from the ramp to both the crowd and Viv. She collects high fives from the crowd and is sure to take the time to sign some crowd signs extended to her.
Winter Mae: There she is, Trick. The Mayhem number one draft pick, the 2023 Madness Rumble Winner, 2021 and 2022 Hero of the Year, Razzles Mars! And the only thing standing between her and finally receiving an Undisputed Championship shot is two signatures on that very contract.
Trick Morrison: That may be, but what’s standing between her and actually capturing the Zion Undisputed Championship is Kasey Kash! And for someone who’s finally going to be meeting face-to-face with him, Razzles Mars is happier than usual. Ignorance is bliss, Winter.
Winter Mae: Razzles has every reason to be excited, Trick! She’s earned this match, and these people love her!
Trick Morrison: They love the eBay buyers because that’s where those signed signs are going, Winter. But, let’s just hope they also love what Kasey Kash decides he’s going to LEAVE of Razzles, since he’s as dangerous as ever, regardless of what fantasy Mars wants to spin!
Mars has slipped into the ring under the bottom rope, seated on her knees, taking in the adulation of the crowd. She and the ring are immediately decorated in tossed streamers in a rainbow of colors, mostly favoring pink. She cups her hands, bowing before the crowd with a gleeful grin before rising to her feet. Shaking some of the streamers off, the ring crew pulls the streamers out of the ring and tidy up as much as possible. Vivian offers Mars the mic, and she thanks her with a bow of the head. “Strawberry Shake” starts to fade into the distance as Viv excuses herself from the ring, and Razzles takes a moment, glancing into the sea of cheering people, indulging herself with an ear-to-ear smile.
Razzles Mars: Right… let’s get on with things, yeah?
Immediately, she marches towards the table - no hesitation, no delay - immediately signing her name onto the contract line.
Winter Mae: Razzles wasting no time signing her name to that contract!
Trick Morrison: Her blood stream’s like 90% sugar, Winter. Of course she’s not sluggish doing anything. She lives in a constant sugar high!
A beat. Razzles glances at the ramp, hard. There’s no sign of the Undisputed Champion. She taps her foot to the mat, glancing at an imaginary watch on her wrist.
Razzles Mars: C’mon Kash… we don’t have all bloody day out here!
Her indignance is met with more of the same: no sign of Kasey, not even a disturbance of the velvet curtains that lead from gorilla to the stage. Mars scowls, and the fans boo at the lack of an appearance from the champion.
Trick Morrison: Ha! Kasey Kash is nowhere to be seen! Razzles needs that signature if she wants this match to happen.
Winter Mae: This is pathetic, Trick! Razzles won the Madness Rumble, and this booked her main event at Destiny II. Kasey can’t decide not to show!
Trick Morrison: And why the hell not, Winter? Kasey’s been defending his championship week in, and week out, elevating the value of the Undisputed Championship. If he wants a little sabbatical and rest up? I think he deserves that much!
Razzles Mars: I know you’re not fashionably late, Kasey. And I knew you were a bloody coward, lashing out at me for weeks because when you look at me you see the end of your championship reign, made flesh! But this? This is unprofessional, this solidifies to me that I was right, and-
Suddenly? A transmission appears on the tron!
Kasey Kash: ”Fuckin jesus, Razzles. Can’t even wait a fuckin minute for a guy to get cleared up by the doc? So fuckin impatient, this one.”
Kash takes a moment to shuffle around on the chair he’s sat on, looking back at the camera.
Kasey Kash: ”Look, once you settle the fuck down I’m gonna end up talking. So sit down, and shut the fuck up, you stupid pink haired cunt.”
Razzles stares the tron down hard, sneering.
Razzles Mars: Are you done? Because I-
Again, she is cut off. Her green eyes wide, staring down hardcam with an expression that clearly reads along the lines of “this motherfucker…”
Kasey Kash: ”You know, I figure after I defeat my home boy Switch at XIX, I might get a new version of this belt made… you know… before I take my leave of absence after I wipe the floor with you at Destiny.”
Razzles Mars: This is a beautiful fairytale you’re tellin’ us all, but you could have been down here, signing the contract-
Kasey Kash: ”But I know that it’s right about now that you’re looking at me from down there and realizing… just how much you have fucked up.”
Razzles Mars: If you wanna fight, y’know these things always end up like this! Get out here!
She drops the mic, tying her hair into a ponytail… or at least starting to, until curiously enough…
Razzles Mars: Get down here and fight me!
She called out, the mic on the apron.
Kasey Kash: ”...because, Razzles… I am ALWAYS... three… steps… ahead.”
A sinister smirk forms on the face of Kash, and at that moment… Razzles’ eyes narrow. The lack of acknowledgement to her now all of a sudden makes more sense… it’s not Kasey speaking live; it’s a pre-tape playing! Razzles glares, grabbing the microphone back up in one hand, and snatching the contract in the other.
Razzles Mars: I’ll bloody find you and MAKE you sign this, you sodding bellend!
Razzles spikes the mic onto the apron and it cries with feedback. Approaching the ropes, she bends forward to head out of it, and BAM! She’s met with a fluorescent glass tube from under the ring, right to the face. Dust and glass fragments glitter as Razzles’ forehead trickles blood from the numerous slivers and splinters of glass! She clutches her face with her hands as she falls to her back, kicking and screaming from the pain and shock as Kasey Kash pulls himself from under the ring!
Kasey looks into the ring and laughs, sliding underneath the bottom rope with the remnants of the lighttube in one hand, and the Undisputed Championship in the other. He stands over the fallen Razzles and throws the remnants of the lighttube onto the head of Mars, before picking up a microphone.
Kasey Kash: ”You stupid… stupid fuck. You still don’t fucking get it? You don’t stand a fucking chance. I… I am a fucking god... and you… you are a lost little girl… your arms are too fucking short… to box with God.”
With that, Kasey throws the mic behind him, before grabbing the contract and the pen… before looking at Razzles, blood oozing out of her face… and a sick… sick grin forming.
He goes over to Razzles, dipping his fingertip in the blood… and signing his name on the contract, before standing up, and dropping the contract on the fallen Mars, raising his hands up high as “I’m So Sick” begins to play.
Winter Mae: Could this be a sign of things to come at Destiny? Is Razzles going to do what many others believe to be impossible, and topple the man who has been holding the title hostage, or will Kasey Kash write a cruel, bloody ending to the story of Razzles Mars?
Trick Morrison: Of course it is! Or have you forgotten what our champion has said? Kash Rules Everything, Winter!
With that, Kasey goes over to a corner of the ring, soaking in the negative reaction of the crowd with a smile on his face, as the final thing we see before the show fades to black being a bloodied Mars laid out, and Kasey standing tall.
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