Post by Kai Morgan on Jul 20, 2023 3:55:18 GMT
After the first chorus of “Unbreakable” by Of Mice & Men finishes, we cut to the inside of the new Zion Wrestling Stadium, where streaks of blue and white pyro goes off over a stage lined with fire! The pyro settles, with the lights coming up to reveal a sold out crowd!
Amber Westgate: We’re just over a week away from The Foundations of Decay, and things are set to get even huger going into this crossover show! Welcome to Friday Night Fusion! I’m Amber Westgate, joined as always by my broadcast partner, Adam LaRue!
Adam LaRue: Let me tell you, Amber! Next week is gonna be filled to the brim with instant classics, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that tonight’s show is a sleeper hit as well! We have the debut of Sativa Biscotti to look forward to, as well as what’s sure to be an all time classic as Maki Megumi and Erika Crawford take to the ring! Not to mention a huge main event match, as Nadia Allen challenges Kaitlin Williams for the National Championship, and that’s just the end of the wrestling portion of the show!
Amber Westgate: Of course, rounding off our night we will get the full confrontation! Nine days out from their World Championship match at The Foundations of Decay, Jordan Majors and Kasey Kash will stand across the ring from each other and let it all out right here on Fusion! But to kick us off, we have what’s sure to be some fun to watch action, as we open with a huge Trios Match!
The camera opens upon the members of Las Olvidadas, Carmen Lucia “Turbo” Leija, Gabriela “Taz” Carbajal and Essentia “Sangre” Carbajal as they prepare for their upcoming trios match.
Essie "Sangre" Carbajal: Blaze Darling, Kimberly Williams, & Hana Kaneko..
Gabriela "Taza" Carbajal: Each a demanding opponent in their own right.
Carmen "Turbo" Leija: But that is as individuals. How will they do as a team?
All three nod in unison.
Carmen "Turbo" Leija: We know how we do as a team.
Essie "Sangre" Carbajal: We work very well together.
Gabriela "Taza" Carbajal: And we will again. Let us do this. ¿Sí?
Essie "Sangre" Carbajal: Es la verdad.
Carmen "Turbo" Leija: Let us do this!
OPENING CONTEST: BLAZE DARLING, KIMBERLY WILLIAMS, & HANA KANEKO VS LAS OLVIDADAS
Darrion Hughes: The following Trios contest is scheduled under Lucha House Rules!
Introducing first, representing The ShieldMaidens, from New Orleans, Louisiana…at a combined weight of 392 lbs…the team of Carmen “Turbo” Leija, Essie “Sangre” Carbajal, and Gabi “Taza” Carbajal…Las! Olvidadas!
And their opponents, first…from Fukuoka, Japan…weighing in at 143 lbs…Hana! Kaneko!
And her partners…representing The Queens of Chaos…at a combined weight of 245 lbs…the team of Kimberly Williams and Blaze! Darling!
Amber Westgate: This mish-mash team is looking to get a bit more forward momentum going into their match against Team XIX at The Foundations of Decay!
Adam LaRue: I think it’ll be hard pressed for this team to miss tonight! Kimberly Williams and Blaze Darling are fellow Queens of Chaos, which means this team already has more cohesion than the winning team of Zachary Porter and Mark Storm on Monday Night!
Sangre and Williams start this match off for their teams, and immediately start moving a mile a minute! Williams takes the first swing, going for a Clothesline to start this off! But Sangre jumps to the mat to duck the move, kipping up immediately after she looks to be in the clear! Williams attempts to come back, only to be caught with a Spinning Heel Kick to the midsection from Sangre! She hits the ropes, looking to capitalize! But Williams comes back hard, hitting the ropes right after her and catching her off guard with a Stiff Lariat! She gets Sangre to her feet, dropping her with a Fisherman’s Suplex before hooking the leg for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Turbo, who lands on Williams with a Frog Splash! She hooks the leg as Sangre rolls out of the ring!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Blaze Darling, who nails Turbo over the head with a Basement Dropkick to help Williams out! Williams rolls out of the ring, leaving Darling as the legal competitor here! She takes advantage of this as Turbo gets to her feet in the corner, rushing in after her and leathering her with a Knife Edge Chop! She follows up, Irish Whipping her into her team’s corner and rushing at her again with a European Uppercut! It’s at this point that Hana Kaneko holds her arm out, looking for a tag from Darling! This goes ignored however, with Darling being too into the match to pay attention to Kaneko’s attempts to get in! She rolls Turbo to the center of the ring, before connecting with a Shining Wizard as she attempts to get up! Darling with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Turbo! Darling looks to keep momentum on her side, getting Turbo up and looking for a German Suplex! But Turbo reverses, sending Darling to the mat instead with a Snapmare! Darling quickly scrambles to her feet, looking to take Turbo down with a Clothesline! But Turbo rushes underneath it, hitting the ropes before taking Darling down with a Running Blockbuster! Taza now comes in, landing on Darling with a Moonsault before going for the pin as Turbo rolls out of the ring!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Kaneko! Turbo climbs to the apron to try and intervene, only to be knocked down by a Superkick from Kaneko! Sangre rushes in now, looking to take down Kaneko with a Clothesline! But Kaneko ducks underneath it, leaving Sangre to run into the ropes and eventually be sent over by a Clothesline from Kimberly Williams! Williams climbs out onto the apron, waiting for Sangre and Turbo to make it to their feet before jumping onto them with a Rolling Senton off the apron! Meanwhile, Darling looks to make a tag with Kaneko climbing back to the apron and reaching out for her! But just then, Williams climbs back onto the apron and reaches for the tag herself, with Darling ultimately deciding to tag her in instead!
A dejected look crosses Kaneko’s face as William’s face as she rushes into the ring, nailing Taza with Dropkick! She kips up, waiting in the corner for Taza to get up before nailing her with Morrigan’s Wrath! Superkick connects! Pin by Williams!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Taza! Williams doesn’t let up however, waiting for Taza to get up so that she can hit Shadowblade! Kaneko reaches out one more time for the tag! Her gaze darts back and forth between Williams and ringside, showing that she seems to know something that no one else does, her partner included! Once again these attempts to get her partner’s attention go ignored, with Williams rushing towards Taza for the move anyway! She gets caught however, with Sangre rushing in and dropping Williams as she approaches with Cabacera! Headbutt connects! Sangre pulls Williams up, with Taza hitting the ropes and connecting with F.T.R.! Discus Clothesline Hart Attack gets her! Pin by Sangre, with Taza and Turbo helping to keep Darling and Kaneko out of the ring!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Las! Olvidadas!
Amber Westgate: Well, that was certainly an unexpected result!
Adam LaRue: Not unexpected in the slightest, Amber! I said at the beginning of this match that Williams and Darling being in the same faction gave this team better cohesion! But what I didn’t anticipate were the Queens leaving Kaneko out of the loop in this one! That’s what cost them in the end!
Taza, Sangre, and Turbo all celebrate outside of the ring as the crowd cheers, with the three of them raising their hands high as they make their exit. Meanwhile, Darling climbs into the ring, checking on Williams to see if she’s okay after that brutal finish. Kaneko remains in her spot on the ring apron, staring off into space in disbelief over how that match went down. She eventually comes down from the apron, walking up and ramp and leaving Darling and Williams behind as we fade!
Introducing first, representing The ShieldMaidens, from New Orleans, Louisiana…at a combined weight of 392 lbs…the team of Carmen “Turbo” Leija, Essie “Sangre” Carbajal, and Gabi “Taza” Carbajal…Las! Olvidadas!
And their opponents, first…from Fukuoka, Japan…weighing in at 143 lbs…Hana! Kaneko!
And her partners…representing The Queens of Chaos…at a combined weight of 245 lbs…the team of Kimberly Williams and Blaze! Darling!
Amber Westgate: This mish-mash team is looking to get a bit more forward momentum going into their match against Team XIX at The Foundations of Decay!
Adam LaRue: I think it’ll be hard pressed for this team to miss tonight! Kimberly Williams and Blaze Darling are fellow Queens of Chaos, which means this team already has more cohesion than the winning team of Zachary Porter and Mark Storm on Monday Night!
Sangre and Williams start this match off for their teams, and immediately start moving a mile a minute! Williams takes the first swing, going for a Clothesline to start this off! But Sangre jumps to the mat to duck the move, kipping up immediately after she looks to be in the clear! Williams attempts to come back, only to be caught with a Spinning Heel Kick to the midsection from Sangre! She hits the ropes, looking to capitalize! But Williams comes back hard, hitting the ropes right after her and catching her off guard with a Stiff Lariat! She gets Sangre to her feet, dropping her with a Fisherman’s Suplex before hooking the leg for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Turbo, who lands on Williams with a Frog Splash! She hooks the leg as Sangre rolls out of the ring!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Blaze Darling, who nails Turbo over the head with a Basement Dropkick to help Williams out! Williams rolls out of the ring, leaving Darling as the legal competitor here! She takes advantage of this as Turbo gets to her feet in the corner, rushing in after her and leathering her with a Knife Edge Chop! She follows up, Irish Whipping her into her team’s corner and rushing at her again with a European Uppercut! It’s at this point that Hana Kaneko holds her arm out, looking for a tag from Darling! This goes ignored however, with Darling being too into the match to pay attention to Kaneko’s attempts to get in! She rolls Turbo to the center of the ring, before connecting with a Shining Wizard as she attempts to get up! Darling with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Turbo! Darling looks to keep momentum on her side, getting Turbo up and looking for a German Suplex! But Turbo reverses, sending Darling to the mat instead with a Snapmare! Darling quickly scrambles to her feet, looking to take Turbo down with a Clothesline! But Turbo rushes underneath it, hitting the ropes before taking Darling down with a Running Blockbuster! Taza now comes in, landing on Darling with a Moonsault before going for the pin as Turbo rolls out of the ring!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Kaneko! Turbo climbs to the apron to try and intervene, only to be knocked down by a Superkick from Kaneko! Sangre rushes in now, looking to take down Kaneko with a Clothesline! But Kaneko ducks underneath it, leaving Sangre to run into the ropes and eventually be sent over by a Clothesline from Kimberly Williams! Williams climbs out onto the apron, waiting for Sangre and Turbo to make it to their feet before jumping onto them with a Rolling Senton off the apron! Meanwhile, Darling looks to make a tag with Kaneko climbing back to the apron and reaching out for her! But just then, Williams climbs back onto the apron and reaches for the tag herself, with Darling ultimately deciding to tag her in instead!
A dejected look crosses Kaneko’s face as William’s face as she rushes into the ring, nailing Taza with Dropkick! She kips up, waiting in the corner for Taza to get up before nailing her with Morrigan’s Wrath! Superkick connects! Pin by Williams!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Taza! Williams doesn’t let up however, waiting for Taza to get up so that she can hit Shadowblade! Kaneko reaches out one more time for the tag! Her gaze darts back and forth between Williams and ringside, showing that she seems to know something that no one else does, her partner included! Once again these attempts to get her partner’s attention go ignored, with Williams rushing towards Taza for the move anyway! She gets caught however, with Sangre rushing in and dropping Williams as she approaches with Cabacera! Headbutt connects! Sangre pulls Williams up, with Taza hitting the ropes and connecting with F.T.R.! Discus Clothesline Hart Attack gets her! Pin by Sangre, with Taza and Turbo helping to keep Darling and Kaneko out of the ring!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Las! Olvidadas!
Amber Westgate: Well, that was certainly an unexpected result!
Adam LaRue: Not unexpected in the slightest, Amber! I said at the beginning of this match that Williams and Darling being in the same faction gave this team better cohesion! But what I didn’t anticipate were the Queens leaving Kaneko out of the loop in this one! That’s what cost them in the end!
Taza, Sangre, and Turbo all celebrate outside of the ring as the crowd cheers, with the three of them raising their hands high as they make their exit. Meanwhile, Darling climbs into the ring, checking on Williams to see if she’s okay after that brutal finish. Kaneko remains in her spot on the ring apron, staring off into space in disbelief over how that match went down. She eventually comes down from the apron, walking up and ramp and leaving Darling and Williams behind as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (F.T.R.)
We see Daria making her way to the ring, looking refreshed after spending time in the desert for Wrestlestock, as she was in a vintage Shaquille O'Neal Orlando Magic jersey and her #ClutchFirm leggings, as Daria would make her way in the ring, being played in by "Still" as she addressed the crowd.
Daria Dorsey
"You like the merch? Yeahhh?"
She said, getting a brief pop for the classic collector's item, as she spoke again.
Daria Dorsey
"It's only popular, because Shaq did the smartest move of his career and got the hell out of Orlando!"
She said, getting cheap heat from the crowd, as Daria would address her match at WrestleStock.
Daria Dorsey
"But at least it wasn't like his move to the Suns. Arizona is a cesspool that only the absolute worst people dwell in… it was also the home of Wrestlestock. Where, once again, Zion brought the real entertainment in. And your's truly fought XIX's favorite son, Kasey Kash…"
Kasey gets a pop for him being mentioned, despite him spearheading XIX who would feud with Zion's roster.
Daria Dorsey
"Kasey, who let's not forget, has never beaten me cleanly. He had his chance… it was a slim chance! ut, he had one regardless. Until Jessi Ozborne decided to bring her goofy ass into the equation. She had the audacity to not only tamper one of the few four star matches he'll ever have in his career… she also took away his chance to prove me wrong… But, what can I expect from such fatherless behavior? After all, Kasey basically took you under his wing as a bit of pity, didn't he? You hated seeing your father figure getting his knees torn from their tendons, didn't you…"
She said, getting loud, audible boos from the crowd, until a familiar face would shout at her from the gorilla position and marched her way to the ring. It was Aria Stevens-Crawford, who was the head official on Mayhem, as she shouted at her.
Aria Stevens-Crawford
"Enough! What is the matter with you, Daria?! You used to be better than this…"
She said, getting into the ring with her to try and talk some sense into Daria.
Aria Stevens-Crawford
"Look… I know you taken Tapp's passing hard. I did, too… We both came out of Wristlock Academy together, and it refined you into a real wrestling machine, and it helped me give back to the business to be the best referee I can be."
She stated, as Daria nodded to react, but, Aria continued to talk.
Aria Stevens-Crawford
"But, there's no reason to bring the dead into this. People like her father, like Tapp… people like my husband, even…"
She paused briefly, getting a bit misty eyed as she brought him up.
Aria Stevens-Crawford
"They had given everything to this sport. The audacity of you…"
Daria would slap the mic away from Aria's hand and delivered a headbutt square to the center of her forehead, and then grabbed her legs to lock Aria in Daria's Inferno, as she shouted at her while putting her in the submission, as the mic could pick it up.
Daria Dorsey
"Audacity of me?! You think they deserve my respect?! I gave everything but my life for this sport, and they spat in my face! People like you and Jessi need to wake up and get in touch with reality!"
She said, wrenching the hold tighter on Aria, as she was crying out in pain while security began to rush the ring to stop the attack from going further. They pull Daria off of Aria, who is clutching at her knees in pain, rolling around in the ring, as there are deafening boos for the endeavor. "Still" would play, as Daria would mockingly rub her eyes for tears, as she was escorted to the back, as we fade.
As Fusion continues on, the next scene opens up backstage! The crowd is definitely enjoying themselves, as you can still hear them loud through the backstage area. However, standing by is none other than Friday Night Fusion’s very own backstage interviewer Devyn Mitchell! She’s cheery as ever, definitely more than prepared to open up this interview.
Devyn Mitchell: What an extraordinary night we’re having tonight! It’s so jam-packed! I can’t wait to see how the rest of the night plays out! And, oh! Speaking of the rest of the night. My guest at this time is actually going to have her match next up! I present thee newest member to Friday Night’s, Sativa Biscotti!
Sativa simply waltzes up right beside Devy with the biggest smile on her face. She’s clearly ready to get things kicked off. She’s running in place, her energy ever so prevalent.
Devyn Mitchell: Sativa, I just would like to wish you a very warm welcome. But, come on, I have to know! How do you feel tonight? Are you pumped? You’re pumped, aren’t you? It’s your first match here in Zion Wrestling! A chance to set your career off right. And uh, last question. I’m sorry, they’re loaded! But care to share any gameplans?
Sativa finally stops running in place and begins rubbing her hands together. She then wags her right index finger at Devyn, lowering her eyes a bit.
Sativa Biscotti: Ah, Devy-Pooh! Grammy Tammy always said not to share the ingredients to your best meals. Now, how do I feel? Gee, I feel as Grammy Tammy would say in her day, totally tubular! Or, maybe just tubular.
Sativa seemed a bit down for a bit, her lip pouting some.
Sativa Biscotti: Because, for some reason, Devyn. My opponent tonight has been bugging. Like seriously, what’s her damage? I had nothing but nice vibes to throw. And she totally rejected my flow! I mean, uh, I guess there’s a reason they call her Miss Nasty or whatever. And can you believe she harassed me on twitter? Like who has the time?
Sativa huffed a bit and folded her arms. Devyn chimed in a bit, leaning into her microphone.
Devyn Mitchell: Trust when I say the whole lot of us can believe it, love.
And then Sativa exhaled, releasing all that stress from her body. She couldn’t afford to be as mean or upset as the mean girl.
Sativa Biscotti: But, antywho. I can’t stay mad at her. Like, that causes wrinkles. And I refuse to stand out here looking like vampire face Spike. But you mentioned pumped, Devy-Pooh. And you’re right, I am pumped! Because on the bright side, I get to show Miss Nasty just what this Val-Pal can do! She may underestimate me for sure. That’s a given. I’m new, I’m not as tested. And I’m not nasty as I prefer a clean image and proper hygiene. But I’ve trained harder than anyone. I’ve put in the most hours. I’ve pushed my body to its limits and I think I can push it even further. Sativa Biscotti never backs down from a challenge. And if she thinks I would? Well, then I’m just going to have to show her a thing ro two, aren’t I, Devy-Pooh?
Devyn nodded her head, having no choice but to agree with her.
Devyn Mitchell: That you are, Sativa! That you really are! Well, I hope you do your best out there in your debut. I can say without a shadow of a doubt, I’ll be rooting for your success. And once again, welcome to Friday Night’s, it’s a pleasure to have you!
Sativa hugged Devyn out of nowhere. But not a full hug, just around her shoulders before pulling back. Big smiles and all, Sativa was readier than ever.
Sativa Biscotti: No, Devy-Pooh, it’s a pleasure to be here! Now, if you’ll excuse me. I have to go handle this meanie pants barf bag. Possibly like… make her take a chill pill or something, you know? Yeah, that’s right. Win or lose, I know that I did my best and it’s only going up from here. It’s time to show them it’s a Valley Girl’s World! Toodles, Devy-Pooh!
Sativa blew kisses and passed by her as she headed on toward the guerilla. Where she’d get ready to present herself to the audience in the middle of the ring for the very first time. Once she was far enough off camera, the camera switched back to Devyn who was nodding her head in surprise approval. The scene soon faded to black.
MATCH #2: SATIVA BISCOTTI VS SHAZZAH NASTY
The match begins, as Nasty uses her unorthodox moveset to gain an upper hand, unleashing a combination of high-flying maneuvers and submission holds. Meanwhile, Biscotti relies on her agility and a wide array of strikes and slams to entertain the crowd.
As the match unfolds, Nasty seizes control with her unique arsenal, including the Bow and Arrow Submission and the Pop-Up Knee Strike. Biscotti, however, proves to be a resilient opponent, countering with her own explosive offense, executing a Shiranui into a rolling cutter and a Swing Reverse STO. The back-and-forth action keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.
In a critical moment, Shazzah Nasty sets up for her signature move, the Double Underhook Facebuster, and delivers it with precision. The referee's hand hovers inches above the mat for what feels like an eternity, but Sativa Biscotti manages to kick out just in the nick of time, eliciting a thunderous response from the crowd. The match continues with both competitors giving their all, engaging in a battle of wills.
However, the turning point arrives when Tajnia Mustafi makes her presence known at ringside. As Nasty becomes distracted by the unexpected interference, Biscotti seizes the opportunity. With lightning speed, she nails Nasty with Pheno Grigio (Spinning Heel Kick) sending her crashing to the canvas. The referee counts the three, declaring Sativa Biscotti the victor amidst an eruption of cheers from the audience.
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Sativa! Biscotti!
Amber Westgate: Sativa Biscotti gets the debut win tonight, due to a well-timed distraction from the Intellectual Athlete!
Adam LaRue: One thing that’s well known about Tajnia Mustafi is that if you make an enemy out of her, you’ll hardly hear the end of it! Looks like Shazzah Nasty has done exactly that!
Biscotti celebrates her win, with Nasty trading enraged looks between her and Mustafi at ringside as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (PHENO GRIGIO)
Ayu Megumi: Hello everyone. Sorry. This is a video that has been recorded. Of course, on Friday night I have a match with Samuel Lopez... For me, of course, he is quite scary. He made me feel strange and scared. He is strange and likes to send me characters in horror movies. Of course, I know some, but I have never watched. Because I'm so scared... No one has ever made me feel so scared before. My heart trembled when recording this video. Did you know that I was very scared? I know that there is no way to go up to the ring and the fear will make me good. Because of that, the reason why this video was recorded is because I would have to accumulate concentrate and practice hard for this match. I want to make it out the best. I want to be the best Ayu Megumi. Friday night arrived. I don't want anyone to be disappointed in me. And of course, on that day I will have enough courage to fight with Samuel Lopez. Of course, he gave me a hard time. But it's something I have to pass on. I think I'm stuck too much on the bottom of Zion Wrestling's roster. And if I want to climb farther, even if I'm scared of how much This match is another match that I have to pass on. Of course, even if I try to be as strong as it's not easy. I can't guess what he will do. I can not know what his game is. But that is an immediate problem that must be solved. And of course I will do it. Samuel will be another tough rival for me. But this is the first match I returned after losing to ISIS. I think I want to climb to that point again. Because winning this match is the only way, though. He will be scared. But I will definitely not let that be my problem. I will fight until I win.
Ayu Megumi: If there is anything I would like to say to Samuel Lopez on this video? I will tell you that no matter how scary you are for me, you can't stop me. You may definitely scare me. I know how much you are trying to bully me. You enjoy because I'm scared of you. You enjoy because I think I'm weak. But when I stepped into that ringMeaning i'm ready to face you, I will say that because the fighters do not have fear in their heart. Of course, by Friday night I would not have fear in my heart either. Because f. If you think this match will be easy for you I must ask you to think again. I am not a rival that should be insulted for absurd reasons. My teacher told me to be a fighter and of course I knew that what my teacher taught was the best. Because of that, I will make you see that I can be a true winner. And whether you try to createHow scared for me all this week I will step it through. This is not the time when I will be scared of you anymore. Because you should be more careful if you think I will be scared of you forever. You may be very scary for me, but it's true.There's no reason I have to give up on you in this match. This match, it will be my return time after the infamous defeat. But this is not just the match that I want you to remember. Samuel, I want my sister, Maki, to see that no matter how my sister tries to bully me, I willAlways come back stronger. I don't understand why Maki chose to do that, but of course I'm not a fool. I was like Nami when Maki thought to play with me. Of course, after this I would play a game with Maki. Everything has revenge, right? Of course, I won't rush because this will be the beginning. And I don't think Maki will reduce myself to that size, refusing to be brainwashed by ISIS. I will try to get my same sister back…
MATCH #3: SAMUEL LOPEZ VS AYU MEGUMI
The dimly lit arena buzzed with anticipation as Samuel Lopez and Ayu Megumi stood face-to-face in the center of the ring. From the opening bell, Lopez showcased his unsettling presence, delivering headbutts and knife-edge chops that echoed through the arena. Megumi fought valiantly, unleashing a flurry of high-flying maneuvers, including a suicide dive into a tornado DDT that left the crowd in awe.
As the match progressed, the tension grew, and Megumi's fear of Lopez intensified. Despite her resilience, Lopez's relentless assault began to take its toll. With each devastating move, Ayu's confidence waned, her expressions reflecting a mixture of determination and trepidation. In a pivotal moment, Ayu summoned her inner strength and connected with Ryo No Ikari (Superkick) delivering a thunderous blow that should have ended the match. But to her horror, Lopez sat up with an eerie calmness, seemingly unaffected by the impact. Megumi's fear mounted, her heart pounding with uncertainty.
In a chilling climax, Lopez seized control, locking Ayu Megumi in his dreaded submission hold, "Enjoy The Silence," an Anaconda Vice that sent shivers down the audience's spines. Ayu fought desperately, trying to escape, but the relentless pressure eventually overwhelmed her. As her consciousness waned, the referee called for the bell, declaring Samuel Lopez the victor. The crowd stood in a mixture of awe and unease, witnessing the eerie dominance of Lopez and the courage displayed by Ayu in the face of her fears.
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match, by submission…Samuel! Lopez!
Amber Westgate: Samuel Lopez…I…holy shit…
Adam LaRue: My thoughts exactly, Amber…I imagine Nao Saegusa must be watching terror over her close friend in Ayu Megumi getting this kind of treatment!
Lopez stands tall over Megumi, eventually leaving the ring! He drags Megumi out of the ring under the bottom rope, slinging her over his shoulder and attempting to take her with him!
Amber Westgate: No, no, no, no, no! What the hell is Samuel Lopez doing?!
Adam LaRue: Looks like kidnapping is about to become a common pastime for Samuel Lopez and Ayu Megumi is about to become the latest victim of that!
Lopez makes it to the top of the stage with Megumi on his shoulders, before Nao Saegusa jumps in, railing on Lopez with punches to the head!
Amber Westgate: Yes! Zion’s resident superhero comes to the rescue!
Adam LaRue: It was only a matter of time until Lopez set off those instincts in Nao Saegusa to exact justice, and he may just live to regret it!
Lopez drops Megumi, trying to swing back at Saegusa to keep her away! He eventually pushes Saegusa away, going for a Clothesline! Saegusa ducks it however, nailing Lopez with a Superkick! Lopez is sent back a bit, looking to charge back at Saegusa! But just then, Dr. Talbot steps in front of Lopez, convincing him to back down! Saegusa checks on Megumi as we fade!
RESULT: SUBMISSION (ENJOY THE SILENCE)
[Inside the Zion Wrestling Stadium, Nadia Allen is front and center in the ring. There's a long, blue punching bag to her right with a few creases towards the tip. Her face is covered in sweat as is her black t-shirt. Her red and black hair is drenched. She's in a kneel position, hands resting on her thighs as both of her wrist tapes dangle.]
Nadia: Nadia Allen. Happy to be here.
[She scoffs.]
Nadia: You don't know who I am, Kaitlin if that's what you think.
[Nadia begins unwinding her right wrist tape.]
Nadia: People like you. Who thinks everyone is the gum on the bottom of their shoe. God's greatest gift. You talk a lot. I didn't come tonight to talk. I came for the National title.
[She presses her lips together.]
Nadia: Wrestlers like you, Kaitlin. Who's won titles all over the world. Only took two months and three matches for you to get the National belt.
I don't try to have matches to make myself feel good. I try to cave people's heads in and I do. Just like you try to be a queen. With your throne. And your crown. And the videos of you sitting on that throne like you're royalty. You have a lot of time on your hands selling a lie. Thinking through every word you say to convince the same people you bash. I don't need to think about who I am, what i do, what I am about.
[Nadia balls up her tape and violently tosses her out of the ring. Her nostrils flare up.]
Nadia: I took the risk, telling GCW, the place where I won the World title, that I wanted to wrestle without a contract and go freelance. I did that for matches like this. Against wrestlers like you. For championships. The National Championship. I had been calling out to the best in the world for a year, come to GCW, wrestle me. Because I am one of the best in the world and I felt I wasn't being recognized. I don't whine. I take matters into my own hands.
Kaitlin, you rent the throne. You rent the crown. You rent your video. You rent the ring. I owe the ring.
[Her eyes grow wide. She rips off the tape from her right wrist and spikes it on the ring.]
Nadia: You disrespect me with words. My response comes later when they scrape you off the mat and I take the National title. Happy to be here? I'll only be happy when I win.
[Nadia turns her back to the corner, crawling over to the punching. She then lets a roar escape her mouth, cocks back her right elbow and smashes the punching bag.]
[FIN]
MATCH #4: ERIKA CRAWFORD VS MAKI MEGUMI
The tension in the arena was palpable as Crawford and Megumi stood across the ring from each other, ready to unleash their pent-up frustrations. Crawford wasted no time, unleashing a flurry of swift strikes and high-flying maneuvers. Superkicks and Swanton Bombs shook the ring, showcasing her athleticism and determination. Megumi, however, was cunning and relentless. She used her dirty tactics to gain the upper hand, hitting pinpoint dropkicks and facewashes to keep Crawford on the defensive.
The match reached a fever pitch as both competitors traded big moves and near falls. Crawford executed the Dingley Village Driver (Samoan Driver), but Megumi kicked out just in the nick of time. Not to be outdone, Megumi delivered the Deadshot (Spinning Backfist), nearly securing the victory. The crowd was on the edge of their seats, witnessing a battle for the ages.
As the match neared its climax, Megumi attempted to resort to her underhanded tactics once again, planning to spit the Green Mist into Crawford's face. But Crawford, fueled by her resilience and undying spirit, saw through the deception and countered with a devastating Spinning Heel Kick, stopping Megumi in her tracks and sending Green Mist flying everywhere but its intended target.
With the momentum shifted, Erika seized the opportunity and delivered Future Reaction (Codebreaker)! The impact reverberated through the arena as Crawford covered Megumi for the three-count, securing the hard-fought victory.
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Erika! Crawford!
Amber Westgate: Erika Crawford did it! She gets the win!
Adam LaRue: You gotta imagine that Crawford feels pretty damn good! She just exorcized her demon in Maki Megumi tonight!
Crawford celebrates her win, getting the top rope and raising her arms in front of a cheering crowd! She comes down, turning around right into a Bicycle Kick from ISIS!
Amber Westgate: What the hell?!
ISIS stands over Crawford, the crowd now booing as the Hardcore Champion looks to lift her up for Welcome To Dystopia! She looks to drop her with the One-Arm Powerbomb, only for Crawford to reverse, nailing her with the Future Reaction! ISIS rolls out of the ring, with Maki Megumi convening with her to give her comfort!
Amber Westgate: ISIS tried to give Erika Crawford hell for taking down her Angel of Destruction! But it looks like all she did was incite the wrath of Miss Murder!
Adam LaRue: With ISIS’ track record, it’s very likely that Erika Crawford just hopped out of the frying pan and into the fire here!
Crawford stands tall as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (FUTURE REACTION)
[The scene opens in a dimly lit, mysterious room. Quinn, the enigmatic manager of VixSin, stands in front of a large, glowing symbol etched into the floor. VixSin, a duo of otherworldly beings with a dark allure, flank Quinn on either side. Their eyes glimmer with an unsettling intensity as they await their next challenge.]
Quinn (in a low, commanding voice): Welcome, mortals, to a realm beyond your comprehension. A place where shadows dance and dreams turn to nightmares. In this dominion of darkness, we reign supreme, and those who dare to cross our path will face an ancient force unlike any other.
[VixSin's presence seems to grow, exuding an aura of ominous power as they exchange a knowing glance.]
Quinn: Crystal Caldwell, the Gaming Girl, the Actress, the 2nd Generation Star, and the so-called Businesswoman. We have heard tales of your accomplishments in the realms of entertainment and industry. But do not be deceived, for beneath your glimmering facade lies a soul ripe for our taking.
[VixSin's eyes glow brighter, as if echoing Quinn's words with their own silent threat.]
Quinn: Your Movie and Recording Studio, impressive as it may be, holds no sway in our realm. Your fame and fortune mean nothing in the face of VixSin's ancient might. For eons, we have fed on the fears and desires of humanity, and now, we hunger for a new delicacy – your essence.
[VixSin takes a step forward, their presence enveloping the room, causing an eerie chill to fill the air.]
Quinn: Crystal Caldwell, you will soon come to realize that you tread on the edge of oblivion. The power of VixSin knows no bounds, and our dominance is absolute. Your fame, your success – all shall be mere embers in the wake of our eternal darkness.
[VixSin's eyes now seem to pierce through the very fabric of reality, their unearthly energy pulsating with sinister intent.]
Quinn: Prepare yourself, for the reckoning is nigh. When VixSin descends upon you, there will be no escape, no sanctuary from the shadows that surround us. We shall leave an indelible mark on your soul – a mark that will haunt you for eternity.
[VixSin's presence intensifies, engulfing the room in darkness, before the scene fades to black. The chilling aura of Quinn and VixSin's impending arrival lingers, leaving the audience both intrigued and unnerved.]
Quinn (voiceover): Crystal Caldwell, your fate has been sealed. The clock is ticking, and soon the ethereal beings of VixSin shall claim what is rightfully theirs. Tremble in the face of the unknown, for your encounter with us will be a haunting tale whispered for generations to come.
[The words echo ominously as the screen remains shrouded in darkness, leaving the audience to ponder the imminent collision between Crystal Caldwell and the malevolent force that is VixSin.]
The void had always been there; the darkness of the room swirled around as the cameraman stepped through. The voices heard throughout stop suddenly as clacking of heels is heard on the pavement. A woman cloaked in a black robes looked around as everything fell to silence. Legion reveals herself to the cameraman smirking a bit.
"the Fire Demon" Legion: We are not mad VixSin, we get it. We applaud you for doing what you did, and in this game things do not get settled by one match. What you did though, heh had made things more interesting.
Legion disappeared into the void, as the cameraman watched her go. She returned carrying a jar, looking at the cameraman and then looked back down upon it. She smiled.
"the Fire Demon" Legion: We think it's time to up the ante. Tonight we begin the quest, to challenge you to a match so brutal that it has only been done once before. Pandora's box awaits you, and you never know what you'll find waiting. Sleep with one eye open, Vix. You'll hear from us soon.
She disappeared from whence she came. The cameraman leaves, finding a box With a red star on it.
MATCH #5: VIXSIN VS CRYSTAL CALDWELL
The bell rings, and the match is underway. VixSin wastes no time and immediately takes control. She utilizes her unique blend of power and agility, unleashing a barrage of devastating moves on Caldwell.
VixSin executes a series of German Suplexes, showcasing her strength and technical prowess. She follows up with a thunderous Uranage and a Short-Arm Lariat that sends Caldwell crashing to the mat. The crowd reacts with a mix of awe and concern for Caldwell, who finds herself on the receiving end of VixSin's dominance.
However, Caldwell refuses to back down. With the support of the fans, she musters her determination and fights back. She counters VixSin's onslaught with quick and high-flying maneuvers. Caldwell surprises VixSin with an Enziguri followed by a spectacular top-rope Hurricanrana that leaves the audience in awe.
As the match progresses, Caldwell gains momentum, showcasing her agility with springboard moves and precision with her Tilt-a-Whirl DDT and armdrag variations. The crowd rallies behind her as she hits VixSin with Smell The Roses (Handspring Standing Moonsault)! The arena erupts with excitement, but VixSin manages to kick out just in time.
Seizing the opportunity, VixSin regains control with a sudden burst of power. She counters Caldwell's offense and delivers Hope You Die (Pop-Up Powerbomb)! The impact leaves Caldwell stunned, allowing VixSin to follow up with Mass Murder (Lifting Double Underhook Facebuster)! The referee counts the three, and VixSin emerges victorious.
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…VixSin!
Amber Westgate: VixSin with a very dominant victory here!
Adam LaRue: First what happened with Legion last week, and now this! It seems like all that initial loss to Legion did was make VixSin even more vicious, Amber!
VixSin stands tall as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (MASS MURDER)
We open with a flashback to Wrestlestock, even before we ever see who’s actually supposed to be interviewed at this point.
Ivory takes to the top rope, looking for Obliteration! But Allen catches the Diving Corkscrew Stunner, getting Ivory in position before dropping her with Death By Poison! GTR connects! Pin by Allen!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
[BELL RINGS]
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Nadia! Allen!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
[BELL RINGS]
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Nadia! Allen!
Kaitlin Williams: “Congratulations, Nadia Allen--I know that’s what you want to hear, yeah? I know you’re looking for that pat on the back to feel like you accomplished something, so let me be the first one to give it to you: well done, well done on needing your very best to knock off Zara Ivory, and thinking that means you’re ready to step up to me...or to be anything resembling a champion here. Let’s just compare where we’re both at in this company, huh? You had to go through three different matches with the same person just to feel like you were actually better than her--do you know what I did in 3 matches?”
Kate scoffs a little as she unstraps the National Championship from around her waist, slinging the title over the sleeveless arm of her jacket. She gives the title a brief glance before continuing.
Kaitlin Williams: “In three matches, I won this. In three matches, I punked out Zara Ivory, and did what I said it was going to do, what everyone knew I was going to do--the only people who doubted that I was taking the National Championship from Zara were her and her reflection. And I did it with a goddamn sleeper hold, the most basic move...that any wrestler should know. But that’s been the story of my whole damned career, being better...than everyone I’ve ever faced, without really even having to push my limits. In three matches, I claimed the National Championship and drew a line in Zion, I proved that I am everything I say I am, and more.
Kaitlin Williams: “And the woman I clowned, the woman I punked, the woman who’s still desperate to pretend she’s a champion--yeah, I caught that tweet, Ivory, make it worth my time and I might consider giving you a chance after this...she took you to your limit. She took everything out of you, you had to figure out a way to put her down--while I finished her off with a hold that my six year old niece could’ve figured out a way to fight out of.
Kaitlin Williams: “Nadia, let me explain something to you--see, I don’t think you actually know what you’re getting into here. I don’t think you actually understand what this match is; you’re pretending like this match is just a chance to win this belt; you’re pretending like this match is just a chance to strap a shiny thing around your waist and jump up and down--I’d say I hate to spoil that for you, but I’m not a liar. This match isn’t an opportunity for you; this match is you getting thrown to the wolves.”
Kaitlin smiles a little bit, letting those words hang in the air for a moment.
Kaitlin Williams: “This isn’t an opportunity for you, Nadia, this is you having the unfortunate luck of being my first defense; this match is you finding out really fast that there’s a big difference between most of professional wrestling, and someone who can actually stake a claim to being one of the best in the world. For you, this is an important match, tonight is a big deal to you because you think it means you’re proving yourself in this company, and By GoSh, YoU’rE gOnNa TrY.”
The National Champion rolls her eyes, shaking her head and flicking a wrist dismissively.
Kaitlin Williams: “For me? This is just another Friday night. For me, this is just another match where I remind every single fucker on Fusion, every single person in all of Zion, and everyone that thinks they’ll ever step up and make a name for themselves at my expense, take this title from me...this is just another match to remind them how many levels are between them, and me. I haven’t broken a sweat in this company yet, Nadia, and you honestly believe you’re going to be the one to derail me, this early on?
Kaitlin Williams: “Heh...well, that’s adorable, but tonight’s not a night you get to pump your fists and celebrate. Tonight isn’t the night you get to say Nadia Allen became National Champion, tonight isn’t your night, Nadia Allen...”
Kaitlin’s smirk twists into a sneer, and the camera backs up a step and lowers down, so we’re now looking up at the Crown Jewel.
Kaitlin Williams: “Tonight, the only thing you’ll do, is the smart thing--and whether you like it or not? You’ll bow.”
Kaitlin sneers down at the camera for an extra moment, before the video cuts back to ringside.
MAIN EVENT: NADIA ALLEN VS KAITLIN WILLIAMS ©
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Darrion Hughes: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Darrion Hughes: And it is for the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…from San Francisco, California…weighing in at 120 lbs…Nadia! Allen!
And her opponent…from Adelaide, South Australia…weighing in at 156 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...KAITLIN! WILLIAMS!
Amber Westgate: Nadia Allen coming into this match with a head of momentum following a huge main event victory over Melody Slayton a couple of weeks ago on Fusion!
Adam LaRue: Not to mention another huge victory over Zara Ivory during our week at WrestleStock, which earned her this match to begin with! But will that goodwill be enough to carry her through this match?
Amber Westgate: Kaitlin Williams is already a huge beast to conquer on her own, but then you gotta take into account that ISIS and her new group may also be on the prowl during this one, namely Eden Sterling! Nadia Allen has gotta have a lot on her mind going into this one!
The bell rings as Allen and Williams begin to lock up! The two are at a deadlock for a moment, that is until Allen summons the strength to push Williams back into the corner! The referee begins to intervene, telling the two to break it up at the threat of a five count! Williams leaves them with no need however, pushing back against Allen and leading to them tussling against the ropes! They eventually land in the adjacent corner, with the champion now in control as she pushes Allen back against the turnbuckles! The referee once again steps in, getting to a four count before Williams slowly releases Allen! She doesn’t cease much however, cocking her arm back and unloading with a loud Knife Edge Chop to Allen to add insult to injury! This gets Allen fired up, with the official being the only thing keeping her from rushing up onto Williams to get payback!
Allen and Williams end up circling the ring around each other again! Going for another lock up, Williams ends up with the upper hand with a Waistlock! Allen fights back, nailing the champion over the head with an Elbow to the side of the head before prying her hands apart and getting around her for a Waistlock of her own! She looks to lift for it, only for Williams to counter with a Snapmare! Allen scrambles to get to her feet, with Williams rushing up to her and looking for an Enziguri! Allen ducks the swinging leg of Williams, fixing her in position and going for a Wheelbarrow German Suplex! Allen bridges for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Williams! Allen looks to keep the momentum going, getting Williams up off the pin and going for a Vertical Suplex! But Williams slips her grip, landing behind Allen and getting her in position before pulling her in with a Ripcord Big Boot! Allen falls to her knees, with Williams following up with a Roundhouse Kick to the side of the head before going for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Allen! Williams looks to show off her immense power by this point, grabbing Allen off the mat following the pin and tossing her right back down again with a Release Deadlift Suplex! Allen flops to the mat like a bag of sand, rolling out of the ring to try and recover! Williams smiles at her handiwork, climbing out of the ring and going after Allen! She scoops the challenger off the floor, looking to connect with another Deadlift German Suplex on the floor at ringside! Allen avoids this one however, landing on her feet behind Williams and pushing her face first into the ringpost! Williams nearly collapses to the floor at ringside, with Allen swooping in grabbing her from behind to toss her into the ring! She waits for Williams to make it back to her feet, before rushing over and clattering her with a Discus Elbow Smash! The shot turns Williams around, with Allen getting her in position before pulling her in and dropping her with a Ripcord Lariat! Pin by Allen!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Williams! Allen looks to finish this one off, winding up her arm as Williams climbs to her feet against the turnbuckles! She looks for her signature Running Elbow, by Williams gets out of the way, leaving Allen to collide with the corner on her own! Williams takes advantage of this, hitting the ropes and coming back as Allen turns around for a Spear! Allen once again hits the mat like a bag of sand, with Williams pulling her up to her feet and dropping her with Tempest! Spinning Uranage connects! Pin by Williams!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Allen! Williams sits up, a bit of disbelief crossing her face as she was convinced that combo would’ve won her the match! She gets Allen in position, looking for Katastrophe! She lifts, but Allen reverses, dropping her with a DDT! Both Allen and Williams are left lying on the mat, with the two slowly crawling to their knees as they meet face to face! The two begin to exchange Forearms to the head as they make it to their feet, with Williams getting the upper hand by throwing Forearms back-to-back! Allen eventually manages to gut out these strikes, looking more piss off at Williams than hurt! Williams begins to notice that she’s only igniting Allen’s rage, deciding to respond with an even harder strike to the head! Allen eats this one as well however, yelling into Williams’ face as though she’s about to rail on her! Williams cuts this off however, dropping Allen with a Big Boot! Allen surprises Williams once again, rolling to her feet before rushing up to her and dropping her with a Discus Lariat that turns her inside out! She doesn’t stop however, getting Williams up and dropping her with a Scoop Brainbuster! Pin by Allen!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Williams! Allen doesn’t let up however, waiting for Williams to make it up to her feet before locking in Oroboros! Crossface Chickenwing is in! Williams struggling, with Allen seemingly having her number right here! But Williams finds a way out, pushing back into the corner with her to break up the move! Unbeknownst to either of them, however, the two end up backing up into the referee in the corner, sending them down for the count! Just like clockwork, Maki Megumi makes her way to ringside, her sights heavily focused on Allen! She doesn’t give Megumi the chance to strike however, immediately knocking her off the apron when she tries to climb up with a Big Boot! Allen seems to think this is the end, but she turns around right into Eat This! Eden Sterling is here, and she just nailed Allen with a Discus Lariat! Allen is nearly out, with Sterling waking the referee before rushing out of the ring and helping Maki Megumi to exit ringside with her! Williams climbs to her feet, unaware of what happened to Allen as she gets her up and plants her with Katastrophe! Pumphandle Powerbomb connects! Pin by Williams!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...KAITLIN! WILLIAMS!
Amber Westgate: Eden Sterling once again making Nadia Allen’s life a living hell tonight! When will it end?
Adam LaRue: I think at this point, Nadia Allen is the only person that’s in a position to answer that question! I’m sure we'll find out real soon what that answer is gonna be!
Williams stands tall with her National Championship as we fade!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Darrion Hughes: And it is for the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…from San Francisco, California…weighing in at 120 lbs…Nadia! Allen!
And her opponent…from Adelaide, South Australia…weighing in at 156 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...KAITLIN! WILLIAMS!
Amber Westgate: Nadia Allen coming into this match with a head of momentum following a huge main event victory over Melody Slayton a couple of weeks ago on Fusion!
Adam LaRue: Not to mention another huge victory over Zara Ivory during our week at WrestleStock, which earned her this match to begin with! But will that goodwill be enough to carry her through this match?
Amber Westgate: Kaitlin Williams is already a huge beast to conquer on her own, but then you gotta take into account that ISIS and her new group may also be on the prowl during this one, namely Eden Sterling! Nadia Allen has gotta have a lot on her mind going into this one!
The bell rings as Allen and Williams begin to lock up! The two are at a deadlock for a moment, that is until Allen summons the strength to push Williams back into the corner! The referee begins to intervene, telling the two to break it up at the threat of a five count! Williams leaves them with no need however, pushing back against Allen and leading to them tussling against the ropes! They eventually land in the adjacent corner, with the champion now in control as she pushes Allen back against the turnbuckles! The referee once again steps in, getting to a four count before Williams slowly releases Allen! She doesn’t cease much however, cocking her arm back and unloading with a loud Knife Edge Chop to Allen to add insult to injury! This gets Allen fired up, with the official being the only thing keeping her from rushing up onto Williams to get payback!
Allen and Williams end up circling the ring around each other again! Going for another lock up, Williams ends up with the upper hand with a Waistlock! Allen fights back, nailing the champion over the head with an Elbow to the side of the head before prying her hands apart and getting around her for a Waistlock of her own! She looks to lift for it, only for Williams to counter with a Snapmare! Allen scrambles to get to her feet, with Williams rushing up to her and looking for an Enziguri! Allen ducks the swinging leg of Williams, fixing her in position and going for a Wheelbarrow German Suplex! Allen bridges for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Williams! Allen looks to keep the momentum going, getting Williams up off the pin and going for a Vertical Suplex! But Williams slips her grip, landing behind Allen and getting her in position before pulling her in with a Ripcord Big Boot! Allen falls to her knees, with Williams following up with a Roundhouse Kick to the side of the head before going for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Allen! Williams looks to show off her immense power by this point, grabbing Allen off the mat following the pin and tossing her right back down again with a Release Deadlift Suplex! Allen flops to the mat like a bag of sand, rolling out of the ring to try and recover! Williams smiles at her handiwork, climbing out of the ring and going after Allen! She scoops the challenger off the floor, looking to connect with another Deadlift German Suplex on the floor at ringside! Allen avoids this one however, landing on her feet behind Williams and pushing her face first into the ringpost! Williams nearly collapses to the floor at ringside, with Allen swooping in grabbing her from behind to toss her into the ring! She waits for Williams to make it back to her feet, before rushing over and clattering her with a Discus Elbow Smash! The shot turns Williams around, with Allen getting her in position before pulling her in and dropping her with a Ripcord Lariat! Pin by Allen!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Williams! Allen looks to finish this one off, winding up her arm as Williams climbs to her feet against the turnbuckles! She looks for her signature Running Elbow, by Williams gets out of the way, leaving Allen to collide with the corner on her own! Williams takes advantage of this, hitting the ropes and coming back as Allen turns around for a Spear! Allen once again hits the mat like a bag of sand, with Williams pulling her up to her feet and dropping her with Tempest! Spinning Uranage connects! Pin by Williams!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Allen! Williams sits up, a bit of disbelief crossing her face as she was convinced that combo would’ve won her the match! She gets Allen in position, looking for Katastrophe! She lifts, but Allen reverses, dropping her with a DDT! Both Allen and Williams are left lying on the mat, with the two slowly crawling to their knees as they meet face to face! The two begin to exchange Forearms to the head as they make it to their feet, with Williams getting the upper hand by throwing Forearms back-to-back! Allen eventually manages to gut out these strikes, looking more piss off at Williams than hurt! Williams begins to notice that she’s only igniting Allen’s rage, deciding to respond with an even harder strike to the head! Allen eats this one as well however, yelling into Williams’ face as though she’s about to rail on her! Williams cuts this off however, dropping Allen with a Big Boot! Allen surprises Williams once again, rolling to her feet before rushing up to her and dropping her with a Discus Lariat that turns her inside out! She doesn’t stop however, getting Williams up and dropping her with a Scoop Brainbuster! Pin by Allen!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Williams! Allen doesn’t let up however, waiting for Williams to make it up to her feet before locking in Oroboros! Crossface Chickenwing is in! Williams struggling, with Allen seemingly having her number right here! But Williams finds a way out, pushing back into the corner with her to break up the move! Unbeknownst to either of them, however, the two end up backing up into the referee in the corner, sending them down for the count! Just like clockwork, Maki Megumi makes her way to ringside, her sights heavily focused on Allen! She doesn’t give Megumi the chance to strike however, immediately knocking her off the apron when she tries to climb up with a Big Boot! Allen seems to think this is the end, but she turns around right into Eat This! Eden Sterling is here, and she just nailed Allen with a Discus Lariat! Allen is nearly out, with Sterling waking the referee before rushing out of the ring and helping Maki Megumi to exit ringside with her! Williams climbs to her feet, unaware of what happened to Allen as she gets her up and plants her with Katastrophe! Pumphandle Powerbomb connects! Pin by Williams!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...KAITLIN! WILLIAMS!
Amber Westgate: Eden Sterling once again making Nadia Allen’s life a living hell tonight! When will it end?
Adam LaRue: I think at this point, Nadia Allen is the only person that’s in a position to answer that question! I’m sure we'll find out real soon what that answer is gonna be!
Williams stands tall with her National Championship as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (KATASTROPHE)
Amber Westgate: Now normally that would be where the show ends, but of course we have a special treat for you to end the night! In just a few moments, we’ll see the face-to-face confrontation between Kasey Kash and Jordan Majors! But before we get to that, we have an amazing show in store next week on a special Thursday edition of Fusion! We heard he was here in Zion Wrestling, but now we’re gonna see him in action! Adrian Henderson makes his Zion Wrestling debut in a huge way, as he takes on Viral Champion Gianna Rojas in non-title action! That kicks off the show next week on Fusion!
Adam LaRue: Earlier in the night we saw Nao Saegusa finally stand up against the horrors that Samuel Lopez was reeking among the Fusion roster! Now she’ll have a chance to truly make him answer for his actions as he takes him on next week one-on-one!
Amber Westgate: In the weeks since her return Angelica Matthews has made a lot more enemies than friends! But she definitely made a huge enemy out of Alexis Lemon! Next week, the two of them go one-on-one!
Adam LaRue: And after what we saw earlier in the night, we have a huge main event in store for next week! We already saw her take down the Angel of Destruction, but now she wants the God herself! Erika Crawford looks to dethrone ISIS as Hardcore Champion in next week’s main event!
As the segment that got cut short last week draws closer, the crowd grows to a fever pitch. Then “How I Disappear” begins to play and Kasey Kash begins to make his way out to the stage. Microphone in hand, marching straight to the ring. Not high fiving anyone like he did last week, instead rolling under the bottom rope and calling for the back to cut his music, as he brings the microphone to his mouth and begins to speak.
Kasey Kash: Fuck alright… where were we last week? Talkin about family right? Okay… let’s start with my Uncle then!
Kasey laughs, scratching his chin before looking to the sky.
Kasey Kash: Yeah I’m talkin about you now, Uncle Beau.
Kasey then lowers his head and begins pacing around the ring.
Kasey Kash: I’m also gonna start by talking about how dedicated I am to this company. When Beau had his heart attack… I-... fuck man…
Kasey starts getting choked up, powering through it to continue to speak.
Kasey Kash: Instead of being there for the man that was there for me when I needed him most, I had to hop on a direct flight from Chicago straight to Battleborn in Detroit. I was bloodied. I was battered. I didn’t even get a chance to change out of my gear and I had to be here. Fighting in a match I really didn’t want to be a part of while the last remaining connection I had to my father was being put in the back of an ambulance and having wires connected to him from everywhere to keep him going… that… that eats me up at night… I… I didn’t get a chance to be there when he really needed me… instead I was here.
Kasey says, pointing to the ring mat.
Kasey Kash: I was on the third match of Battleborn, fighting for a chance to be on the Destiny card, taking on that fucking dropkick Zach Porter for his main event spot… while my Uncle was two hundred and eighty miles away, fighting for his life… and I came up short. I got on the next direct flight out of Detroit to be there… and I only had two hours left with the man… the man that I looked at as a father figure…
Again, Kasey got choked up, wiping tears away as he continued to speak
Kasey Kash: So, Jordan… you can talk about your scars from your family, and I do feel for you. An abusive household was what I ran from after my father died. You wrestled since you were fourteen? Good for you! I had been wrestling for eighteen months at that point. My dad let me wrestle him in the intermission of shows to keep the crowd entertained. I had my first match for his company on my thirteenth birthday. This isn’t a game of one upmanship here. This is me explaining to you why this industry means so much to me. It’s the last connection I have with my father.
Kasey lowers the mic and wipes the tears again, saying “Fucking hell, man.” while doing so.
Kasey Kash: It’s the one thing I have left to be connected with him. So… so you can sit there and tell me anything you want. You can scream it at me until you’re blue in the fucking face… but I-
“Warrior” by Stitched Up Heart cuts Kasey’s words off and Jordan Majors comes out with the World Heavyweight Championship on her shoulder to a raucous reaction from the crowd. She has a microphone in hand and waves off her music. The crowd, though, keeps her from speaking as she starts her way down the ramp. Jordan stops and looks at the crowd before she makes eye contact with Kasey and walks down.
Jordan Majors: I’m sorry for interrupting you. I thought you were done with the dick measuring contest you were running through there. Granted, we’ve both been through some shit. We’ve seen some shit. How could our experience be the same? We’re not the same person… so I’m not sure what conclusion you’re trying to reach here. Are you trying to convince me of something, or yourself?
There’s a commotion in the crowd at that question. Some slight ‘ohhs’ and ‘ahhs’ too. Jordan walks up the steps and goes between the ropes and into the ring.
Jordan Majors: I’m not trying to bust your balls or anything. I get it. Your job here is to try to convince all of these people that you are better than me in every way. That’s why last week, and probably this week, too, you’re going to tell them how your life has been worse than mine, and your injuries have been worse than what I’ve dealt with, yeah? Better matches, better title reigns, more important championship wins, I mean fuck… you’re just trying to make it clear to me how much this means to you, right? How it couldn’t possibly mean that much for me?
Jordan laughs to herself and shakes her head as the silence hangs between them. She looks at Kasey and her expression slowly turns serious.
Jordan Majors: Let me break down how I got here, Kase. It took me a long time to get to a point where anyone took me seriously. One of my first indies made me wear a mask because they thought my looks would distract from my ability in the ring. Kinda wild, huh? When I finally broke into the “professional” part of this business, I took that company by storm. Nah, I wasn’t winning the top title. I wasn’t winning any titles. But I was impressing everyone with what I was doing in the ring against their top stars. Long tenured stars that I had grown up watching in some cases. They gave me an award after that first year. The Star of Tomorrow.
There’s a smattering of cheers from the crowd and Jordan turns to that area.
Jordan Majors: Yeah? You know that one, huh? Well you know what happens to the Star of Tomorrow when she doesn’t immediately rise to prominence after that?
Jordan turns her attention back to Kasey as she shakes her own head.
Jordan Majors: She gets forgotten. Brushed aside. Eventually, putting on the performance of a lifetime doesn’t seem to matter. Not for the people making those decisions behind the scenes. At some point, I had to stop being the Star of Tomorrow and become the Star of Right Fucking Now. From the moment I stepped into Zion Wrestling, I had a renewed focus and a new determination. My true legacy in this business started right here in this company. It’s where I turned things around. I love this company for giving me the opportunity to turn it around. You want to know how much this company means to me? It’s truly the home for a girl who never had one. That’s what this is, Kasey. It’s me defending my home as much as it is myself.
Majors looks away and smirks before she looks back.
Jordan Majors: I think you truly believe I don’t understand how much this all means to you. Padding your legacy. Or “securing” it as I think you said. I love being at the top of this brand because I love this company. Because I love being forced into the biggest challenges week after week. I love it because it’s the reason Kasey Kash is standing in front of me and trying to dress me down on the microphone. This kind of moment is everything I wanted when I was hiding in my room and looking up at my heroes with a tiny little flashlight. It’s everything I dreamed of when I was crashing on couches and waiting tables to get through wrestling school. It’s just… everything to me.
Kasey looks at her while she says all this, arms crossed across his chest as he leans in the corner. When Jordan finishes speaking, he brings the microphone to his mouth and begins to respond.
Kasey Kash: ...You finished yet Jordan?
He drops his arms and looks at her, and when he gets the confirmation, he continues.
Kasey Kash: Awesome. You see what I did just there? I waited my fucking turn until you finished talking. You came out here, guns fuckin blazing as I was just getting to the point of what I was saying, the point of the message itself.
He takes a step forward out of the corner.
Kasey Kash: You really think I’m doing what I do because I just want to “pad my record” or whatever the fuck it was you said? Really? No. I couldn’t fucking care less about the belts I’ve won, or the future belts I’m going to win throughout my career, however long it’s gonna last… I’m doing this so that my fathers name isn’t forgotten. I’m doin it so that my family's name isn’t forgotten. Because everyone in my family that came before me worked too fucking hard only for me to fuck it all up. I don’t DO any of this for myself, as much as people might like to believe I’m in this just for that… shit hang on let me pull this out real quick…
Kasey reaches into the back pocket of his pants, pulling his cell phone out and unlocking it.
Kasey Kash: I just got my batch of questions for my next episode of my “fan” Q&A, you wanna hear what I get asked, week after week after week?
Jordan laughs and gestures to Kasey to continue.
Jordan Majors: I don’t really care, but you’re gonna tell me anyways so go for it.
Kasey Kash: This ones from Liam in Sydney. ”Kasey, do you realize that your mediocre performances in the ring are tarnishing the legacy of your family? How do you live with that?”, and here's another one. “It’s clear you’re only interested in collecting titles to boost your own ego. Don’t you think that your father would be looking down on you in shame of what you’ve become?”, “Kasey. You’ve become a laughing stock in the wrestling world. Do you even care that your actions are damaging the reputation that your dead dad and uncle worked so hard to build?”.
Kasey continues to scroll on his phone, reading the questions aloud.
Kasey Kash: ”Kasey, it’s frustrating because your moveset is limited and repetitive. You’ve been involved in the industry since you were a child and it’s clear that you haven’t evolved technically since then either, so when are you gonna stop ruining your fathers image and hang up your boots?”...
Kasey puts his phone back in his pocket, taking another step out of the corner and looking at the ground, scratching the top of his head.
Kasey Kash: So while you stand there and have these people cheering you, I have the same people messaging me asking when I’m gonna give up everything I’ve ever earned in this industry because they think that I am a subpar wrestler, killing the Haste name with everything I do. Fuck it you wanna look at them all? I have exactly four positive questions, and about eighty six ones that try and tear me down.
He pulls his phone out of his pocket, before putting it back in his pocket.
Kasey Kash: You know what? At this point, I don’t give a fuck about what anyones thinking of me. It’s clear when they get the chance to ask me, person to person, what they REALLY think of me, that they couldn’t care less about me. I get it! Why should they? It’s not like I helped bring this company up from the ground, while people like Legion, Solomon Graham, Angel Kash, Anthony Cross, Sam Tolson, Sara Cross. They all helped in the beginning, they’ve all fucked off. Sure some of them came back. But when we really sit here and start gettin down to brass tacks? I’m one of the last two standing pillars of the day one originals in this company. That, combined with proving everyone who thinks I’m tarnishing my families fucking legacy is why I am going to beat you, take that title from you, and cement my families place in this history books of this industry.
Jordan looks at Kasey in question and then points at him.
Jordan Majors: How is that not doing it for you then? You’re doing it for you to spite all those motherfuckers. Just own it. It’s fine. I get it. Kasey, come on. I don’t have any of that. I can’t even tell you who my goddamn dad is. What do you want me to say to all of that? I’m trying to live up to the legacy of my deadbeat parents? Nah, I’m doing this for me. All of it. I own that shit. Because without this, what do I have? Wrestling is everything to me. It’s my life. This life has ruined relationships for me, friendships, you name it. This isn’t my job. It’s everything. My whole identity is wrapped up in this and, yeah, I know that’s pretty damn messed up. But it’s the truth. I ran away from nothing and wrestling? It was my something.
Majors paces the ring as she looks at Kasey.
Jordan Majors: So you’re one of the last originals. I mean three months before me… fine. I’ll give it to you. I beat Solomon for my first title here. I’ve beaten Daria. Legion. Angel. Why not you, too? Oh, because you have this great thing to fight for that gives you some sort of power over me? You’re no different than every person who’s stood there and told me that I’m not good enough. That I don’t have enough skill to beat them. I’m not as motivated as them. Just another one in a long list of people that want to put me in my place, right? The difference is I look at you differently. This match is bigger than the title for me because I’ve wanted to get in the ring with you since I walked in this company. You’re just different from the rest. An enigma compared to so many of the creeps and weirdos that come and go. I see the legend of you, not your family. I want to fight you, not that legacy. I’m not here to fight this woe-is-me, I’m dealing with this and that man that’s standing in front of me. I’m here to fight Kasey Fucking Kash. Is that alright with you?
Kasey Kash: Fuck do you still not get it, Jordan?
Kasey says, pacing back and forth.
Kasey Kash: I’m out here giving you the purest form of Kasey Fucking Kash. What… What do you want me to start calling myself the Antichrist again? Start throwing myself off the top of roofs onto a bed of light tubes for your amusement? You know, start doin the shit I had to promise my wife I wouldn’t do, because it got me so fucked up in the head I nearly got put in the psych ward? Is that what you want from me, Jordan?
Kasey scratches the top of his head as he continues to pace.
Kasey Kash: What you’re dealing with now is the only version of Kasey Kash who’s mind isn’t clouded with thoughts of self doubt and lack of confidence, so he makes up for it by doing exclusively deathmatches. What you’re dealin with is a man who is focused… who is fucking determined to win that title. Again, not to pad my record and make myself look good, but to cement my family’s legacy. I’d say “fuck it” and not go after any more titles tomorrow if others in my family were still alive to do it, but they’re not. You can stand there and call it me going “Woe is me” all you want, but I’m laying out the facts. What YOU’RE doing, however… bringing up how you don’t know your father, deadbeat parents. THAT is someone goin “woe is me”. “Oh man, this industry sure has ruined relationships and friendships I’ve had… and instead of taking a step back from wrestling to fix them, I continued to wrestle and burned those bridges!”... am I close to the mark with that?
Kasey stops pacing, looking at Jordan.
Kasey Kash: I’ve had my fair share of relationship woes, sure. I was homeless until twenty twenty. All I had was wrestling. It’s how I met some of my closest friends, it's how I met my wife. So you standing there and blaming this industry on all of your personal issues is a load of bullshit, because maybe they saw through your act and persona you put on, and realised you’re fucking nothing but a scared little girl who never got to experience the joys of being a kid… and that’s eating you up inside… so you just start projecting your issues onto everyone else and start making it their issues, and in turn end up throwing everyone you care about to the side, because you REFUSE to deal with your own fucking issues.
Jordan glares at Kasey with a piercing glance. Her demeanor has completely changed. She keeps her mic at her side as she berates Kasey for spinning it in that direction with a ‘fuck you.’ She looks down and away and turns around. Majors takes a deep breath and looks out in the distance toward the crowd.
Jordan Majors: You know what, Kasey. I’ll admit it. Wrestling has been my place to run away from it all. To turn my back and not face my problems. I’d rather get the hell beat out of me in a ring then deal with some of that stuff. Yeah, that’s my problem. My fatal flaw. I didn’t grow up right. Not like a lot of people. You know what, though? I’ve grown up in the ring. I’ve always owned my mistakes when it comes to this industry. I’m the first one to throw my name in the hat for any kind of challenge or competition, look at all the tournaments I’ve entered in NFW alone, not to mention here in Zion. All those problems on the outside, yeah maybe they define me as a super flawed person. But man, is that all we’re here to do? Point out your personal issues and my personal issues week after week and then beat the shit out of each other in the end?
Jordan holds her arms out in question and slowly turns back to look at Kasey.
Jordan Majors: When we fight at Foundations of Decay, and when you lose. It won’t be because you let your family down. And no matter what everyone else says, you’ll still be one of the great wrestlers in this industry because of what you’ve been willing to do. Because you’ve survived it all and you’ve thrived and created a legacy that goes beyond your own family. You will lose to me because no matter how much you want this and no matter how much you think your past and present circumstances put you in the position to beat me… none of it is going to be enough. Nothing you can say on that microphone will put you in the position to take me out and become the first person in his history to hold the top title of both brands. As much as I’d hate to see Porter beat you to that, well, I’ll just have to trust my girl Razzles to hold it down because me? I ain’t dropping this belt to you just so you can claim your eternal love for this company and to shove it in the face of all your detractors.
Jordan takes a few steps closer to Kasey.
Jordan Majors: I’m not one of your detractors. I’m a believer, Kasey. I believe in everything you’ve done and everything you still will do. But I’m also a believer in myself. Nobody believes in me as much as I do. So I don’t really have a choice here. I’ve got to stomp on your dreams and Cash Out. And walk out with this championship.
Jordan taps on it and then turns her shoulder away from him.
Jordan Majors: No matter what it takes. No matter what you put me through.
Kasey smirks, scratching his chin before grabbing Jordans shoulder and spinning her to face him.
Kasey Kash: Don’t you fuckin turn away from me, cunt. We ain’t done talking yet…
A hush falls over the crowd as Kasey gets close to Jordan's face.
Kasey Kash: You have no fucking clue what I’m about, Jordan. You have no fucking clue the lengths I am willing to go to, to make sure that Porter isn’t the first to the accolade. The lengths I am willing to go to the make sure that people around here realize who the fuck I am, so that little cunts like you don’t get all high and fucking mighty when you’re talking to me.
He leans in and the two are inches from each other's face now.
Kasey Kash: So… let me tell you, Jordan… if you ever… ever think you can turn your back to me while we’re talking… or if you can get high and fucking mighty when you’re talking to me… then maybe… just fucking maybe… I will show you the Kasey Kash of old… the Unkillable… the God of Professional Wrestling… and we both know that if you get that Kasey? You’ll be flat on your fucking back, and I’ll be picking bits of your fucking brain out from the sole of my boots.
Jordan smirks and doesn’t move an inch. She stays right there, meeting Kasey eye-to-eye. Unwavering. Neither one is willing to give the other an inch.
Jordan Majors: I’m not scared of you. I respect you. I’ve seen what you’ve done. But you don’t have an ounce of respect for me. I’m standing here still allowing you to say your piece because of that respect I have. But I’m the World Heavyweight Champion here. So if I decide I’m done listening to this shit, I will leave. Because I earned that right. You’re getting this very fight because you laid down a challenge and I accepted it. And I’m being called a cunt? I’ve given you the very opportunity you desire here.
There’s a smile that creeps on Jordan’s face as she shakes her head.
Jordan Majors: I’ve never killed a God before. Sounds like fun. If I die, I die. If not, I’m still the Zion World Heavyweight Champion and then what, Kasey? What do you do then? What do you say then? “Ah, the right cunt just got me on that day. Crikey.”
There’s some laughter from the crowd on that line. Jordan turns and faces Kasey square with her shoulders.
Jordan Majors: No one lives forever, Kase. This match is the best match for Fusion. It’s the match its champion wants. The wounds will heal, the scars will fade… but this…
Jordan takes the title off of her shoulder and holds it up next to Kasey’s head with the face of it pointed at his face.
Jordan Majors: This is forever. I fought through hell to get this back. If I have to fight through the depths of hell and beat the devil himself… I’m gonna do it.
Kasey smiles, not looking at the title, instead looking at Jordan.
Kasey Kash: Jordan… Jordan… Jordan. Where do I begin this rebuttal… cause man you have given me so much to work off here. Look… nobody, even your friend Razzles… has stood toe to toe with the Antichrist and come out unscathed. Shit people started to believe me so much that the other dude claimin to be the devil in NFW took his ball and went home! So… Jordan… let me tell you like this.
Kasey leans back in, their noses touching as he speaks in a stern voice to her.
Kasey Kash: You don’t have what it takes… You don’t have it in you like Razzles did… you might want to think you’ve got this in the bag… but like I said earlier, Jordan… you’re a scared… scared little girl… and your arms are too short to box with god…
Majors stays in that position with their foreheads touching and noses pressed together.
Jordan Majors: I guess we’ll find out. Is this your destiny? Or is this…
Jordan brings the title back down and places it on her left shoulder.
Jordan Majors: Just another chapter in my destiny to become the greatest Heavyweight Champion in this company’s history. Foundations of Decay, God. We’ll find out just how powerful you are. And all your assumptions of me? Poof. You’ll find out for real.
Kasey Kash: I guess we will, Jordan… but… I think between you and me, we both know that in the end? Kash Rules Everything… So. Whoever’s in the back runnin the music? Hit my fucking music so I can get outta here.
“How I Disappear” begins to play on the speakers as Kasey turns his back to Jordan, throwing his microphone over his head and rolling under the ring. He gets to the bottom of the ramp before turning around and motioning for the belt around his waist, saying to her “I’m taking your fucking belt, Jordan.” Jordan walks towards the ropes as Kasey backs up and she holds it up and over the ropes. She shakes her head. “This ain’t going nowhere.”
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