Post by Kai Morgan on Aug 2, 2023 2:18:25 GMT
The first chorus of “A Real Life” by Greek Fire ends as we cut to the inside of Zion Wrestling Stadium! A huge set of pyro goes off to start us off for Mayhem tonight as we cut to Winter Mae and Kyle Casssidy at the announce desk!
Winter Mae: After a historic Foundations of Decay, it’s no sleep till Brooklyn, as we’re on the fast lane to BattleBorn! Welcome…to Monday Night Mayhem! I’m Winter Mae, joined as always by Kyle Cassidy!
Kyle Cassidy: Winter, I am absolutely jazzed for tonight! We have a huge line up, capped off with an even huger main event! I’m on the edge of my seat just thinkin–
Suddenly Cassidy is cut off as “Bitter Peace” by Slayer blasts out of the PA system and the fans immediately start booing heavily as Eduardo Gutiérrez struts out onto the stage with a smug grin on his face whilst carrying the Chance Briefcase for his “Mamacita”. He is soon followed by the Zion Gateway Champion, Miguel Ortiz and the Zion Undisputed Champion, Kara “Killer” Carbajal who laugh at the heavily booing coming from the crowd as the trio saunter their way down the ramp.
Winter Mae: I still can’t believe what took place at Foundations of Decay… this is just… so surreal.
Kyle Cassidy: They have been saying it since day one… that they run Mayhem… and… I don’t think anyone can dispute The Void anymore.
Once they reach the bottom of the ramp, Gutiérrez hands over the case to Carbajal before making his way around the ring while Ortiz and KC make their way up the steel steps and climb through the ropes and into the ring. The young man who refers to himself as E-C-E the G.W.A grabs two microphones before snatching a third from Vivian Blake and then rolls into the ring before handing one each to Carbajal and Ortiz as “Bitter Peace” fades out.
E-C-E the G.W.A: Ayo, check it!
The fans boo even louder, but this doesn’t phase the trio standing in the ring at all, and for good reason.
E-C-E the G.W.A: It doesn’t matter how loud you boo… it’s not going to change the fact that at Foundations of Decay… mi Mamacita y mi hermano, Miguel here… showed the world why The Void run this show when they became the NEW Gateway and Undisputed Champions!
Killer Instinct then raise their titles, with KC also raising her case, high above their heads and let out guttural roars much to the disdain of the fans.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Oh… how sweet it is to once again be carrying gold around our waists, right Miguel?
Miguel smirked as he slapped the main plate of the Gateway Championship before raising a microphone.
Miguel Ortiz: Damn right, Kara! From day one, we’ve said that Killer Instinct would be wearing gold around our waists. When The Void came together, we said this was our domain, our show no matter which brand we were on.
The Mauler of Mayhem paused for a moment, a smirk coming to his face as he glanced between KC and Ed.
Miguel Ortiz: Getting these titles off of Rock Candy was just the start of everything when it comes to Mayhem. The path to true and full domain over Mayhem has only begun for us.
The fans boo which just causes the trio to laugh some more at their expense as E-C-E pats Miguel on the shoulder a few times. The young Spaniard then appears to suddenly get an idea as his eyes light up and he looks over to Carbajal.
E-C-E the G.W.A: You know, Mamacita? I just had a great idea! Since you’re not only the Undisputed Champion… but the Chance Briefcase holder as well…
KC smirks wickedly as she pats her championship around her waist and then points to the case before making a mocking crying face to the fans.
E-C-E the G.W.A: ...why stop at just taking over Monday nights? Why don’t you pay Fusion a visit and cash in that case on that loser paper champion that these idiots adore, Jordan Majors… and become the first ever person to hold BOTH the Undisputed AND World Heavyweight Championships at the same time!
Miguel raised an eyebrow at Ed before smirking and letting out a chuckle in the process. His gaze turned from Ed to KC.
Miguel Ortiz: Y’know something…Ed’s got a point. Instead of just being the Void Queen of Mayhem, why not become the Void Queen of Zion as a whole? Rile up the haters even more along the way.
The fans booing increases as Carbajal smirks and nods.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Why the fuck not? I still owe the little bitch for stealing the Victory Series from me, costing me the chance to become champion sooner!
KC chuckles but then her expression quickly shifts to one of anger.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: But until then… Miguel and I still have a couple of thorns in our sides that we need to take care of…
Both Ortiz and Gutiérrez now turn serious and they both nod as Carbajal is now glaring into the hard camera.
Kara "Killer" Carbajal: Morgan Payne! If you think for one second that this is over between us?! Then you are just as stupid as you look! You embarrassed me last week with that cheap win! You tried to derail my momentum going into Foundations of Decay! And I’ll be damned if I’m going to let that slide. I’m coming for you… and when I get my hands on you? What I did to you at SLAYcation is NOTHING compared to what I’m going to do you when that time comes!
The smirk fell from Miguel’s face before he began speaking again.
Miguel Ortiz: Yukiko Kusanagi…the biggest thorn in my side since the egg and sperm donors that I was unfortunate enough to call my parents. You went after my sister and scared the crap out of her after going after Ed. Do you think we’re done? You think what Ed and I did is the last of it? Not by a long shot, perra! This ain’t over until I say it is! You’ve only seen a glimpse of what Ed and I are capable of, but soon, you’re going to feel what I alone can do!
E-C-E nods, snarling as he pats Ortiz on the back.
E-C-E the G.W.A: And finally? This is a message to the ENTIRE Mayhem roster! We! Eduardo Gutiérrez! Zachary Porter! Miguel Ortiz! And mi Mamacita, Kara “Killer” Carbajal! The Void! We RUN this show! This is OUR domain! And you will all Enter… The Void!
“Bitter Peace” blasts out of the PA system again as the trio drop their microphones and Ortiz poses with his Gateway Championship while Carbajal poses with her Undisputed Championship and the Chance Briefcase while Gutiérrez yells out to the crowd demanding they show respect to his family as we cut elsewhere.
“Classy” Bianca Page is walking through the concession area of the Zion Wrestling Stadium. People are noticing that Bianca there as Zion security backs the crowd up.
“Classy” Bianca Page: The time is now! I am putting that robot and her little buddy behind me after I whooped that ass a couple weeks ago. Now we refocus on what I want and what I have always wanted since I have arrived here at Zion Wrestling. More specifically since I arrived at the Mayhem.
Bianca walks behind the counter of one of the Zion Wrestling merchandise stands. She walks over to a replica of the Zion Wrestling Gateway championship belt and takes the belt down from where it was hanging. Bianca holds the belt up.
“Classy” Bianca Page: See this replica belt?!?! This replica belt represents the tip of the iceberg when it comes to moving in Zion Wrestling. So why wouldn’t want the real thing of this championship belt?
Bianca throws the replica of the Gateway title belt down on the merchandise counter.
“Classy” Bianca Page: So I have to go through this Link Andrews to move onto the Fatal Five Way Gateway Championship match. Honestly, I don’t know much about this Link so I can’t stand here and tear him down. He was signed to Zion for a reason so Mr. Andrews I hope you bring everything you got because I will do whatever I have to do to move onto the five way Gateway Championship match. Just be glad you get to share some of my spotlight tonight and I’ll try to remember you when I get to the top. Now if you’ll excuse me I have to continue my Zion Wrestling ascension.
Bianca winks at the camera and walks from behind the merchandise counter.
OPENING CONTEST: BIANCA PAGE VS LINK ANDREWS
GATEWAY QUALIFIER
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Vivian Blake: Introducing first…from Manhattan, New York…weighing in at 130 lbs…Bianca! Page!
And her opponent…from Knoxville, Tennessee…weighing in at 240 lbs…Link! Andrews!
Winter Mae: We’re off with the first round of matches to qualify for the Gateway Championship! We still have no idea what this match is gonna earn them once we actually get to it!
Kyle Cassidy: That just means that winning this match will have to come with the knowledge that they’ll have to be prepared for whatever comes their way next! The pressure is definitely on now!
Page and Andrews circle the ring around each other, looking for a good place to start on one another as they look for a place to start here! They eventually advance towards one another, going in for a Collar-and-Elbow Tie-Up! Page gets the upper hand with a Wristlock, but it doesn’t last for long as Andrews rolls forward and gets her with a Wristlock of his own! Page looks to roll just like he did to escape, but Andrew proves crafty, rolling along with her and keeping the hold in as they get up! Andrews transitions, getting Page into a Side Headlock before taking her down with a Takeover! Page looks to escape, but Andrews now has the hold on too tight! She eventually finds her way, getting her legs up and wrapping them around his head to take his shoulders to the mat!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Andrews! Andrews gets back to his feet, looking to get his momentum back! But Page quickly takes it away again, tripping Andrews to the mat and immediately covering him for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Andrews again! The two now both make it back to their feet, with Page going for a Big Boot to catch Andrews off guard! He has this scouted however, sidestepping Page’s oncoming attack before looking for a German Suplex! He goes for the lift, only for Page to send her right back down to the mat with a Snapmare! Andrews scrambles to his feet, only for Page to hit the ropes and nail him with a Knee High! Andrews falls back into the ropes, coming back to Page and slamming her with a Discus Clothesline! Pin by Andrews!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Page! Andrews looks to end this one early, getting Page to her feet and looking for a Tiger Driver! Page reverses however, catching his head with her legs as she gets lifted up and dropping him down with a Headscissor! Andrews scrambles up to his feet, turning around straight into a kick to the midsection followed by a Snap DDT by Page! Page starts to make the climb up to the top, looking to drop on top of Andrews with the Best Moonsault Ever! But Andrews rolls out of the way! Page doesn’t let up, landing on her feet and immediately jumping up for another Moonsault that does connect! Pin by Page!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Andrews! Page looks to finish this one off now, getting Andrews to his feet and looking for The Binx Brainbuster! Andrews is able to shift the weight back as she goes for the lift however, bringing her down with an Inside Cradle Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Page! Andrews doesn’t stop going however, looking to catch Page with Din’s Fire out of nowhere! She dodges the move however, nailing Andrews when he turns around with the Swanky Superkick! Page immediately goes for the top rope, looking for Pure Elegance! But just then "Synthetic Sympathy" by Trash Boat begins to play, as Serenity Holmes comes out onto the stage! Page looks infuriated with her presence at such a crucial time, but Holmes doesn’t seem to care! This momentary distraction is all that Andrews needs to get back into this, rushing over and pulling Page down to the mat from the top rope with a thud! Page tries to pull herself back to her feet, only to run straight into Din’s Fire! Cave In Stomp connects! Pin by Andrews!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Link! Andrews!
Winter Mae: Link Andrews did it! With some well timed assistance by Serenity Holmes, Link Andrews now comes one step closer to becoming Gateway Champion!
Kyle Cassidy: Serenity Holmes clearly not forgetting how her previous encounter with Page went and wanted a bit of payback! Given the tensions between these two, it’s a miracle that Holmes didn’t do worse!
Andrews celebrates, unable to believe what he had done in winning this match! Meanwhile, Bianca Page stares up at the stage with a vengeful look in her eye, as Serenity Holmes waves condescendingly to her!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Vivian Blake: Introducing first…from Manhattan, New York…weighing in at 130 lbs…Bianca! Page!
And her opponent…from Knoxville, Tennessee…weighing in at 240 lbs…Link! Andrews!
Winter Mae: We’re off with the first round of matches to qualify for the Gateway Championship! We still have no idea what this match is gonna earn them once we actually get to it!
Kyle Cassidy: That just means that winning this match will have to come with the knowledge that they’ll have to be prepared for whatever comes their way next! The pressure is definitely on now!
Page and Andrews circle the ring around each other, looking for a good place to start on one another as they look for a place to start here! They eventually advance towards one another, going in for a Collar-and-Elbow Tie-Up! Page gets the upper hand with a Wristlock, but it doesn’t last for long as Andrews rolls forward and gets her with a Wristlock of his own! Page looks to roll just like he did to escape, but Andrew proves crafty, rolling along with her and keeping the hold in as they get up! Andrews transitions, getting Page into a Side Headlock before taking her down with a Takeover! Page looks to escape, but Andrews now has the hold on too tight! She eventually finds her way, getting her legs up and wrapping them around his head to take his shoulders to the mat!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Andrews! Andrews gets back to his feet, looking to get his momentum back! But Page quickly takes it away again, tripping Andrews to the mat and immediately covering him for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Andrews again! The two now both make it back to their feet, with Page going for a Big Boot to catch Andrews off guard! He has this scouted however, sidestepping Page’s oncoming attack before looking for a German Suplex! He goes for the lift, only for Page to send her right back down to the mat with a Snapmare! Andrews scrambles to his feet, only for Page to hit the ropes and nail him with a Knee High! Andrews falls back into the ropes, coming back to Page and slamming her with a Discus Clothesline! Pin by Andrews!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Page! Andrews looks to end this one early, getting Page to her feet and looking for a Tiger Driver! Page reverses however, catching his head with her legs as she gets lifted up and dropping him down with a Headscissor! Andrews scrambles up to his feet, turning around straight into a kick to the midsection followed by a Snap DDT by Page! Page starts to make the climb up to the top, looking to drop on top of Andrews with the Best Moonsault Ever! But Andrews rolls out of the way! Page doesn’t let up, landing on her feet and immediately jumping up for another Moonsault that does connect! Pin by Page!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Andrews! Page looks to finish this one off now, getting Andrews to his feet and looking for The Binx Brainbuster! Andrews is able to shift the weight back as she goes for the lift however, bringing her down with an Inside Cradle Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Page! Andrews doesn’t stop going however, looking to catch Page with Din’s Fire out of nowhere! She dodges the move however, nailing Andrews when he turns around with the Swanky Superkick! Page immediately goes for the top rope, looking for Pure Elegance! But just then "Synthetic Sympathy" by Trash Boat begins to play, as Serenity Holmes comes out onto the stage! Page looks infuriated with her presence at such a crucial time, but Holmes doesn’t seem to care! This momentary distraction is all that Andrews needs to get back into this, rushing over and pulling Page down to the mat from the top rope with a thud! Page tries to pull herself back to her feet, only to run straight into Din’s Fire! Cave In Stomp connects! Pin by Andrews!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Link! Andrews!
Winter Mae: Link Andrews did it! With some well timed assistance by Serenity Holmes, Link Andrews now comes one step closer to becoming Gateway Champion!
Kyle Cassidy: Serenity Holmes clearly not forgetting how her previous encounter with Page went and wanted a bit of payback! Given the tensions between these two, it’s a miracle that Holmes didn’t do worse!
Andrews celebrates, unable to believe what he had done in winning this match! Meanwhile, Bianca Page stares up at the stage with a vengeful look in her eye, as Serenity Holmes waves condescendingly to her!
RESULT: PINFALL (DIN’S FIRE)
The traveler walks along the darkened path next to the Fuji Lakes, below Mt. Fuji. She is carrying a lantern and wearing a black robe, whispers can be heard throughout the area, but she doesn't deter from where she is headed. The cameraman following, her as she takes her tiny frame through the trees, and other areas before sitting for a moment. She places the lantern next to her, turning it up a bit brighter, so that she can see what is around her. The dense forest seemed peaceful at this time, the cameraman sitting down across from her.
"The Lone Wolf" Sakura Matsuda: After you had met me at my home catching me while I was training, I figured coming out here would give me some more time to meditate, and find myself once more. See things have not been easy the last few months, and I do not deny that I have fallen from the path of the Samurai. In the shadows though I have learned over time that people cannot be trusted with their illusions, and their faces are lies. I am going to correct these mistakes. Tonight I start with Cara Carnage.
She then flips the hood off giving a soft smile, looks over at the cameraman, then tilts her head to the side. She sees a silver-eyed wolf in the background, pointing to it. The cameraman turns around realizing there is nothing there, and shrugs it off. She then ponders for a moment, as she turns back to him.
"The Lone Wolf" Sakura Matsuda: Tonight, I am gonna slowly start earning my true place back in this company. If it means I have to go through the strange woman, who last week beat Sean Parker, then so be it. I've sat on the sidelines long enough, and tonight is mine. The wolves though have been a confusing factor, because I have never had these visions before, I am trying to understand what they mean. My family has no recollection of wolves in our line, and now I have seen the second with Silver Eyes. The first a few months back with the eyes of blue, maybe there is a curse that I do not know about.
The Cameraman shakes his head no, as the two stand up, the cameraman then notices a burn on her back, which had not been there before. The Cameraman points to it, as she had noticed it earlier.
"The Lone Wolf" Sakura Matsuda: That was from when I was a child, there was not much I could do, it just never healed properly. I must find some answers though about the wolves. Till then...
Sakura whisked him away, as she continued on her Journey, the cameraman realized where she was headed, and screamed from home, but he did not want to say anything to her at this point.
MATCH #2: CARA CARNAGE VS SAKURA MATSUDA
Matsuda wastes no time, launching herself at Carnage with a flurry of European uppercuts and axe kicks, trying to keep her opponent off balance. But Carnage was no pushover, countering with her own vicious strikes, including a scorpion kick that sent Matsuda reeling.
The match intensifies as Matsuda fought back with her high-impact elbow smash, adding a touch of theatrics to rally the crowd behind her. She executed a picture-perfect dragon screw and followed up with a bridging Gedo clutch for a close nearfall. However, Carnage proved to be a crafty and resilient opponent, escaping the pin attempt just in time. She retaliated with a corner body avalanche and a series of corner cannonball sentons that left Sakura gasping for air.
But Matsuda was not one to back down easily. She rallied with a clothesline over the top rope, before delivering a devastating suicide dive. The crowd erupted in cheers as the action spilled beyond the ring's confines. Matsuda took advantage of the momentum, throwing her opponent back into the ring delivering a top-rope frankensteiner that sent Carnage tumbling to the mat.
As the match reaches its climax, Matsuda nails Carnage over the head with the Pump Kick. She pinned for the very close two count. Carnage gets back into this, eventually delivering Midnight Sun (Sunset Flip Backstabber)! Sakura crashed to the mat, and Cara quickly seized the opportunity to hook the leg and secure the hard-fought victory.
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Cara! Carnage!
Winter Mae: Cara Carnage gets her first win here in impressive fashion!
Kyle Cassidy: Cara had a huge setback to overcome when she lost her debut last week, but with efforts like this, she’s definitely getting there!
Carnage stands tall as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (MIDNIGHT SUN)
Backstage, Tommy Green is with Griffin Hawkins for an interview.
Tommy Green: Griffin..it seems you have been on a roll lately. In your first ever match, you pinned the current Endurance Champion Robert Oakley..and last week in a tag team match between him and Dinah Wolfe against you and Risa Saito...you managed to get the pin there as well. You seem to be riding a huge wave of momentum.
Griffin just smiles before replying.
Griffin Hawkins: Well Tommy...I hate to be that guy and say I told you so, but I'm gonna be that guy and say I told you so! Last week, I more than proved that I am the uncrowned champion. Which makes this interesting. See, last week I became the only man in this company to pin Oakley's shoulders to the mat for the Fighting Spirit Title...AND the Endurance Title. Am I on a roll? You're damn right I am!
Tommy Green: But is it enough to grant you a title shot against Robert Oakley?
Griffin Hawkins: I'd say more than enough. A few weeks ago...I stood in that ring and listened to him spew a bunch of garbage about how unworthy I am to face him for that title. But now..I have beaten him twice in a row. Truth of the matter is, he's too scared to put that gold on the line against me because he knows...
Just then out of nowhere, Griffin is hit from behind, falling to the floor. Standing over him is Robert Oakley, glaring down at him. Kelly Taylor is also present as he picks him up and throws him shoulder first against a backstage cart. Kelly holds Griffin in place as Oakley grabs him by his hair, glaring down at him with murderous intent.
Robert Oakley: I'm getting sick and tired of you running your mouth! When are you going to get it?! You...don't..deserve..a title shot! You think some fluke win on your debut makes you worthy of a title shot!? You think a cheap victory due to my wife being taken out by that bitch Alexandra Calaway makes you worthy of a title shot!? You are nothing but trash..you don't belong ANYWHERE near my title, you understand me?! Do us all a favor..and get the hell out of my company!
Officials rush over to break up the carnage, doing their best to get Oakley and Kelly out of the area as a few of them check on a fallen Griffin.
Winter Mae: I shouldn't be surprised..another cowardly attack by Robert Oakley and Kelly Taylor. And of course it was from behind.
Kyle Cassidy: It looks like Hawkins has gotten into Oakley's head. Like him or not..he's right. He's pinned the champion not just once, but twice now! Did you see the look in Oakley's eyes? The dude is this close to cracking!
Winter Mae: I think he's already cracked! It seems since Hawkins' debut, he's had a vendetta against him. It's obvious Oakley does not want to face Hawkins for the Endurance title, he'll do anything to hold onto it. But how long will he be able to deny Hawkins his chance?!
The tron lights up and we see a prerecorded message, Alexandra seems to still be pretty banged up from her Guardians of the Pyramid match for New Frontier Wrestling’s “Sudden Death.” Alexandra raises her head and begins to speak, addressing not only her opponent, but the Zion Wrestling masses.
Alexandra Calaway: "Well, well, well, it seems we have a blast from the past coming back for another shot at the Internet Championship. Dinah Wolfe, I have to hand it to you, you've got some nerve thinking you deserve another chance at that title after you lost it fair and square to Ricky Rodriguez. But hey, I guess that's the kind of entitlement one gets when they've held gold before, right?"
She smirks, her eyes glinting with a mix of amusement and frustration.
Alexandra Calaway: "Let me remind you of something, Dinah. If it weren't for your interference in my match with Ricky, he wouldn't be the Internet Champion right now. I had him right where I wanted him, on the verge of defeat, and then you decided to meddle in my business. Well, guess what? I'm not one to forget, and I'm certainly not one to forgive."
Her voice grows more intense as she speaks about her strengths.
Alexandra Calaway: "Dinah, you may be the former champion, but don't let that title fool you. I am the Hellion, the woman who has clawed her way to the top, proving time and time again that I am a force to be reckoned with. I've fought battles, both inside and outside the ring, that would make most people crumble, but I have only come out stronger. Just look at my accomplishments, that should tell you all you need to know."
She paces back and forth, her energy and determination palpable. Her eyes narrow as she delivers a warning to Dinah.
Alexandra Calaway: "I have defeated some of the best in this business, and I have risen to the occasion every single time. Dinah, you may have once held that title, but I am the one who deserves to be called the Internet Champion. I have earned my spot at the top, and no one is going to take that away from me, not you or anyone else. You want another shot at the Internet Championship? Fine, you can have it. But be prepared, because this time, there will be no interference, no distractions. It will be just you and me, one-on-one, and I will show you exactly why I should be the champion. I will show you that your time has come and gone, and now it's my time to shine."
She takes a moment to let her words sink in before delivering one final message.
Alexandra Calaway: "So, Dinah, you can come at me with all the confidence in the world, but just know that I am exactly who I say I am, and I will stop at nothing to get what I want. And what I want is that Internet Championship around my waist. So, get ready for a battle like you've never experienced before because this time, there will be no second chances, no room for mistakes. I am coming for you, Dinah Wolfe, and there's nothing you can do to stop me."
With that, Alexandra smiles at the camera, her goal well within reach, all she needed to do was get over this hump. A minor roadblock in Dinah Wolfe and she would. Blowing a kiss to the camera, she walks away as the scene fades out.
MATCH #3: CHRIS MATTHEWS & LILITH MEADOWS VS WILLA STONEHEART & RYLEIGH BRYNN??
Lilith Meadows wastes no time and charges at Ryleigh Brynn, catching her off guard with a quick chop block to the back of the knee. As Brynn stumbles, Meadows locks in a brutal heel hook, trying to wear down her opponent early in the match.
However, Brynn manages to power through the pain and kicks Meadows away, creating enough distance to make the tag to her partner, Willa Stoneheart. Stoneheart enters the ring with a fiery determination, launching a barrage of kick combos and strikes at Lilith Meadows. The crowd roars in approval as Stoneheart executes a picture-perfect missile dropkick, sending Meadows crashing to the canvas.
Seeing her partner in trouble, Chris Matthews reaches out for the tag. The fresh-faced babyface enters the fray, delivering a breathtaking array of high-flying moves, including a spectacular phoenix splash that leaves the audience in awe. Matthews' high-intensity offense takes Stoneheart by surprise, but the resilient heel fights back with her own hard-hitting strikes and submissions, targeting Matthews' arms and legs to slow him down.
As the match progresses, both teams give it their all, pulling out all the stops to gain the advantage. Lilith Meadows and Ryleigh Brynn display their technical prowess, locking in submission holds and executing impactful suplex variations. Matthews and Stoneheart, on the other hand, thrill the crowd with their impressive aerial maneuvers and striking exchanges.
In the climax of the match, Willa Stoneheart manages to catch Chris Matthews off-guard and hoists him up for My Way To Hell (Backdrop Sideslam)! The impact echoes through the arena as Stoneheart covers Matthews for the three-count.
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…Willa Stoneheart and Ryleigh! Brynn!
Winter Mae: This match is over, and somehow, someway, this unlikely team gets the victory!
Kyle Cassidy: Unlikely is an understatement, Winter! I’m still not sure how we’re seeing what we’re seeing right now! Regardless, it was good enough to net them the win tonight!
Stoneheart and Brynn celebrate together as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (MY WAY TO HELL)
Almost on cue with the feed of Mayhem coming back into view, the sounds of a chainsaw filled the arena's speakers which instantly followed with the fast paced drumming that came with the entrance music of Akane Yamashita. 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗪 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 by 𝗩𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗬 was the walkout sound for the Masochist Genius, not taking too long to appear on the stage. She had a bright smile on her face as she looked around at the fans, but made sure that her mouth wasn't open. She raised her hand and pointed it to the ring, closing her digitus medicinalis finger to complete the pose that she wanted to make. Not dressed to compete, Yamashita had on a lot more casual attire than she did before, one of her shirts that was made for her by SHINE's merch team, paired with a pair of black jeans that came with black and blue Jordan 1s. She was looking around at the crowd for a moment, the booing just made her crack a smile while she walked down to the ring, getting into the ring by springboarding over the top rope. The 19 year old looked towards the camera as she waved towards it, going over to the camera to get a microphone. She went over to the corner to get a microphone, waving it around for a second before holding it up to her mouth.
𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗘: “Hello, Mayhem! What's the matter? You all don't seem too happy to see me. Why could that be? I can't think of anything that I've done since the last time we saw each other! Ohh…well, I did beat your guys' favorite girl! I beat Nami Megumi! Nobody expected me to, and that's where everything went wrong. I shine the brightest when people doubt me and don't want me to succeed. I pinned her in the middle of the ring and brought a Blood Shower to come with it! None of you seemed to like that too much, which is cute, I suppose. But at the end of the day, I don't care what the comments of the public are, because you don't have an impact on what happens! I will keep beating Nami every time we meet in the future, if she even wants to go past a third match. Every single time we have met in this ring, no matter the result, I have made her taste her own blood and see the lights of the arena. See it for yourself!”
The crowd responded with booing, but that just made Akane laugh about the situation as she waved her hand to try to silence the crowd due to not being done talking yet. She took a second to pace around the ring, thinking about her next words very closely. She tapped the microphone against her cheek a few times then leaned against the ropes as a video was playing of the past between the two wrestlers. Akane had purposely left the result of their first match out of the video just so that it wouldn't ruin her words. The crowd realized this and began to boo again along with chanting the name of Nami in retaliation to Akane's actions. With a slight roll of her eyes she raised the microphone up again once the people quieted down enough for her to be able to finally begin talking again.
𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗘: “Okay! Okay, I get it, you people like her. But you need to realize, she isn't her old self anymore! She isn't the same that she was when she had a bigger position in Zion. That version of Nami Megumi left her quicker than her past lovers. Heh…but that's just the reality. Everyone leaves Nami Megumi eventually! First it was her sisters, then it was her past lovers, and then it's going to be you fans next, because you'll realize that she isn't what she used to be! Hell, even before you people, Hana Kaneko will probably realize what everyone else in her life has realized and that it's time to leave Nami Megumi in the dust—.”
“STARS” Original by Stardom cut her off as the crowd cheers loudly for who is coming out from the backstage as they know really well who will come out. Nami Megumi coming out but she wear the mask of her and give Akane her wickedly smile as Nami heading to the ring with the microphone in her hand and she slowly stepping up to the ring and walk towards Akane without any fear after getting beat by Akane, Nami show her brave heart towards Akane as she lifts the microphone up in front of her
NAMI: So bored… Akane… you are so bored! Just one time you are pinned in this ring are you going to say it every week? Are you sure about that, hmm? And I think everyone here is annoyed every time they hear you talk about it… bitch! Listen to me, Akane. I’m going to say I want our third match! And it will be the final time we will meet each other in the ring. Me and you in this ring one more time. You said old me is gone? Yeah, old me is gone. Nami in the first season is gone or even the evil bird Nami is gone… But you didn’t expect it could always come back, right? Yeah this season is very tough for me but it is not over yet… but someone who thought they are younger than me and better than me is trying to annoy me and yes I mean you… and you should keep my wife name in your mouth before I will punch your mouth until I will make you bleed…
Nami move her hand and grabs on Akane’s chin and lifts her face up a bit as Nami smirks while she looking at Akane’s face
Akane chuckled slightly as her face was being grabbed, looking back at Nami with a look of discouragement on her face. She quickly swatted away the hand from her face, yelling at her to not do that again. She took a step back again, her back resting against the ropes once again as she looked Nami up and down, just shaking her head.
𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗘: “First of all, you will not tell me what to say. If I want to bring up my trainer, then I will. But about your idea of having one more match to end everything between us and really decide who the winner is? Okay then. If a third match is what you really want, to decide everything, then we can do that. We both clearly have different visions for this match, I know that. So how about this…I have a proposal for you. Except this time, Nami, don't add me to the list of people that take back their proposals from you. Here is my idea though. Next week, you will have a match against a random competitor, and see how quickly you can beat them. The week after that, I will have a match against a random opponent, and I have to beat somebody quicker than you did. If I can't, then you get to pick the stipulation. But if I am able to win quicker, I get to pick the stipulation for our third match. How does that sound to you, Obasan?”
Akane winked towards Nami as she was waiting for her to respond to the Beat The Clock challenge that was just thrown down by the younger wrestler.
Nami smirks again as she steps closer to Akane as she leans to the rope Nami lifts the microphone up again.
NAMI: As you wish, little girl~ we draw this time but when our final match comes I will make it clear that you can't beat me last time I made a mistake but it will not be a mistake like last time. Don't celebrate so quickly little girl because which stipulation in the end I will beat you again…
Akane wasn't amused by Nami's words, purposely walking away from the ropes just so that she didn't have to be near the other woman. Akane leaned against the corner, looking around at the fans who were chanting Nami's name which just made her laugh and shake her head. She held the microphone up again.
𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗘: “You act very confident in promos, you know. But when it comes to actually being able to fight, you cower and become an underdog. Why is that? You can't control a match? Or is this another situation where Nami Megumi would rather BE controlled than be IN control. Let's face the fact, we all know that you take the backseat whenever someone else wants the front. You're fully submissive and you could never be dominant like I am. You're going to get seriously hurt in our final match, and that's not going to be my fault. What I do to you, I won't be responsible for because you've pushed things this far and I'm going to teach you that when you want to fuck around in my business, you're going to have to become a part of that business and it won't be a fun time for you like everything else in this company has been. Face it. Your spot belongs to me now. And I'm going to forcefully take it.”
Akane had dropped her microphone, the two of them staring at each other before Akane found the opportunity to run to Nami, preparing to throw her knee right at the face of Megumi just like every other time they were in a ring together…. Nami dodge this time! Akane misses the target and before Akane can do anything Nami just kicks the back of Akane's legs making her fall to her knees and Nami runs towards the rope and hits Akane with Tsunami, the last shot connects before Nami grabs the microphone again.
NAMI: You better when you shut up, Akane. See you soon bitch.
Nami dropped the microphone onto Akane as she stared at Akane before rolling out of the ring and heading backstage.
We're backstage with Hayumi Yamamoto who is ready to take on Risa with a bit of revenge on her mind, as she would speak.
Hayumi Yamamoto
"You think you're clever, Risa? You could steal from me?! I'm going to break you and make you suffer. I…
The screen would begin to tear, as the colors would shift to a negative focus, before we phase to the Datadames logo, as both of them appear to interrupt Hayumi's promo.
Austin St. Croix
"Goddamn, call her ass Conner Nazang, because she's all edge and no point."
She said with the very timely reference to everyone's favorite driver from Twisted Metal 4, out now in the new TV show on Peacock.
Sayge Gonzalez
"Ayo! The Void wanna talk about how they're taking over, but, they ain't ready for the conversation that we're taking this bitch over, too!"
Austin St. Croix
"Yeahhh, those of you who saw the Foundations of Decay know first hand we're coming for the Deathriders, straight up. We repped XIX as tag champs before, and no doubt when we get the chance to take on the Maverick Initiative one on one, we'll do it again. But, we haven't had our time with the Zion tag titles yet, and that's about to change. But, before alladat, my homegirl's got some business to attend to!"
Sayge Gonzalez
"You already know we gunning for the tag titles, but tonight is all about you. Like Steely Dan, Ricky, I got ya number. And it's the one I want. Me and Austin humbled you and Willa back at Wrestlestock, and tonight I'm coming for the Internet Championship. Best bet that title's coming home to momma, because Ricky's reign on top is about to get deleted. See your twink ass in the ring."
She said, as the screen returned to normal, bouncing back to the fight about to take place.
MATCH #4: RISA SAITO VS HAYUMI YAMAMOTO
GATEWAY QUALIFIER
As the bell rang, the match began with a display of technical prowess from both competitors. Saito showcased her striking abilities with knife-edged chops and open palm strikes, while Yamamoto countered with a well-timed arm wrench and fingersnap.
As the match progressed, Yamamoto used her cunning tactics to gain the upper hand. She targeted Saito's ribs with high kicks and executed a running bulldog to wear down her opponent. However, Risa's resilience kept her in the fight as she countered with a jaw-dropping diving Meteora, leaving the crowd in awe.
The intensity of the match continued to escalate, with Yamamoto attempting her signature Shining Wizard to put Saito away. But it was not enough, as Saito kicked out just in the nick of time, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Seizing the opportunity, Valentina Skye made her presence felt at ringside, coming to distract the referee. As the official was distracted, Brooke Cartwright would rush into the ring, nailing Yamamoto over the head with a steel chair before rolling out and making her exit.
Yamamoto would attempt to get up from this, only for Saito to regain her bearings and nail Yamamoto with the Tiggynado (360 Codebreaker). The impact sent shockwaves through the ring, and Saito covered her opponent for the hard-fought victory.
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Risa! Saito!
Winter Mae: Ouch! Looks like Hayumi Yamamoto learned the hard way that Trinity never forgets!
Kyle Cassidy: At this point, this little war brewing between Trinity and Hebi No Rengo just seems to be a contest to see which group can outsnake the other, and I’m here for it, Winter!
Saito celebrates as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (TIGGYNADO)
Tommy Green: Ladies and gentlemen, joining me exclusively before his big match tonight against Jack Morrison is one of the newest members of the Mayhem roster, "The King of the Skies" himself, Sean Parker, welcome, Sean, how are you?
Sean smiles, rubbing his hands together in anticipation.
Sean Parker: I’m good thanks, Tommy lad, good to see you.
Tommy Green: Thank you, you too. So, you've been here in Zion a few weeks now, we knew you were scheduled to debut last week but your pre-match appearance, that little video package and your speech certainly caught us all by surprise.
Sean raises his eyebrows a couple of times.
Sean Parker: Well then it served its purpose, Tommy. Zion is a very exciting and vibrant company to be a part of, two explosive and competitive rosters. But I'm not one to do things by half-measures, I'm not the guy just to turn up, have his match, collect his pay check and leave…
Sean wags the forefinger on his left hand from side-to-side.
Sean Parker:...No, no, no. I said online after the card was announced that I'm not here to play for second, I'm not here to be fed to anyone, to be the cog in someone else’s push, I’m not a stepping stone to anyone. Whatever promotion I go to, I'm all in! Make no mistake, Tommy, I am here to set the cat amongst the pigeons, to not just reach for that proverbial brass ring but to grab it with both hands and prove, even this early on in my Zion career, that I belong up there with the best this company has to offer.
Tommy Green: Well you certainly got off to the best possible start last week when you overcame Cara Carnage in a very entertaining debut match for the both of you. How did you feel after that match?
Sean Parker: Aside from her kicking me in the face and making me bite a chunk of my tongue off you mean? I felt pretty fucking great if I'm being honest, Tommy. Look, Cara and I had a fun little online exchange before and after and whilst she's nuttier than squirrel shit, she's definitely no pushover and she gave me a damn good test. But all that did was salivate my palette, it only served to whet my appetite for what I want to achieve here in Zion.
But, when you step into the ring with the King of Skies, there's only so many people that can go to the heights I can go to and not let the lack of oxygen bring them down and I showed just a sample of what I'm capable of inside that squared circle against Cara. She took a risk, she crashed and burned and just like…
Sean snaps his fingers.
Sean Parker: I ended things before she even realized what happened and I got the start I wanted so badly. You only get one chance to make a good first impression and I think I did just that, Tommy.
Tommy Green: Hard to disagree with that. Now, we know a little bit about you after your video package last week, notably the horrible injury you suffered when you were just a teenager.
Sean Parker: Yeah that's right, Tommy, but look, I'm not one to dwell on the past. However, I do think it's important for people to know exactly WHAT I've endured and WHAT I've fought back from to get to where I am. And this isn't some pathetic pity party either, I'm not fishing for sympathy or trying to appeal to anyone's better nature; l've been in pro wrestling for 10 years so I know how cut-throat it is.
But let me ask you this, Tommy. How many people can go from being paralyzed from the chest down to walking again within two years to being able to do what I'm capable of in that ring? I'm guessing not that many, if any at all, lad.
Tommy Green: And now you're up against the ruthless Jack Morrison tonight which isn’t far away. You’ve said before you’re just getting started and you’ve wanted a tougher opponent, is it safe to say you got what you wanted tonight?
Sean smiles and nods approvingly.
Sean Parker: Abso-fucking-lutely, Tommy. I’ve said it already, there's nothing we Brits love in sports than a good old Battle of Britain. Whether it's football, rugby, boxing, wrestling, whatever. England and Scotland have a historic rivalry that transcends sport itself. There's a reason, where I'm from, England is known as "The Auld Enemy". And over the hundreds of years of battles, whether it's been over land, country, bragging rights, championships, points, whatever, both countries have had their fair share of wins and losses. And you know what? Jacky boy might not even give much of a shit about me or this match. He might think I'm just the new guy that he can run rough-shot over to try and bounce back from his attempts to become a champion here in Zion. But I’m not Jessica Anderson or Ruby Steele or even Takashi Shinobu. I’m Sean fucking Parker!
Sean looks at the camera, pulling Tommy's microphone closer to him.
Sean Parker: That's right Jack, mate. I've done my research, I've watched the footage and I know what you're capable of. I think it's safe to say you've had quite the tumultuous journey since you arrived in Zion back in March. I mean, you had that stellar debut on Friday Night Fusion, that was pretty impressive beating up Jessica Anderson and earning yourself a cheeky wee Internet Title shot only a few weeks in. And I'll give you your due, pretty shoddy refereeing not to see your foot on the bottom rope, l've been on the end of some frustrating decisions so l'll give you that one. I have to admit though, your backstage meltdown made me laugh a bit. And then when Alexis ran in to attack Dinah during your match the next week and you were screaming at the ref, I'm sorry mate, I don't know what it is but when you get all pissy like that, it's a direct route to my funny bone.
Sean then looks contemplative, as if he's racking his brains.
Sean Parker: What happened next? Oh yeah, Destiny II! The Sovereign of the Frontiers Match and your…
Sean holds up his middle and forefingers.
Sean Parker:…second shot at the Internet Championship here in Zion but that one didn't go according to plan either did it? You then tried your hand at tag team wrestling when vou teamed up with Ricky Rodriguez but that didn't end too well either, did it? And what did you do? Kicked him in his face! Then you jumped over to Mayhem, had your little tiff with Olly Peters and had your match with Ruby Steele which got you back into contention for the then-Champion Dinah Wolfe’s Internet Title which was what?
Sean holds his hand up again, extending his middle, ring and pinky fingers.
Sean Parker: Your third chance in as many months? And what happened there? Olly gave you some comeuppance and screwed you. Then we had the chop heard round the world! Honestly, Jack, the look on your face when you realized what happened after Olly slapped Ricky… priceless!
Sean can’t help but laugh a little, putting on a fake cough before attempting to adopt a more serious expression.
Sean Parker: So that brings us to Mayhem Seventy-Four, SLAYcation! After weeks of trash-talking, back-and-forth, interference, controversy etcetera, you finally beat Olly Peters but we’ll just ignore that steel chair you used after you fortuitously fell out of the ring, that’s not important, is it?
Sean mockingly winks at the camera, nodding in satirical fashion.
Sean Parker: I mean what’s a little chair shot between friends eh?
Sean parts his hands and shrugs before continuing.
Sean Parker: Then you made a pretty brutal example of poor Shinobu-San before disappearing for a few weeks and now…
Sean opens his arms out in an almost welcoming manner.
Sean Parker: Here we are…Mayhem Seventy-Nine and let me guess… you want to continue that little ruthless streak you’re on, Jack, amarite? Show you’re not playing games anymore? Show that you still deserve to be in championship contention, gunning for Ricky Rodriguez? Use the new guy as the proverbial whipping boy?
Sean purses his lips and, again, wags his forefinger from side-to-side dismissively.
Sean Parker: Tsk tsk tsk. I said already, I’m not anyone’s stepping stone, I’m not the squash guy, the jobber or a languishing mid-carder; I’m the real fucking deal, lad. So if you really wanna make a name for yersel at…
Sean gestures towards himself with a backwards-pointing thumb.
Sean Parker:….my expense, then mate, yer gonna have to bring out every dirty wee trick you’ve got, every ounce of ruthlessness you’ve got inside you because that’s what’s it’s gonna take to get the better of me. And you know something, Tommy?
He turns back to look at Tommy briefly before refocusing his gaze back on the camera.
Sean Parker: Jack calls himself the Ripper, I’m assuming after the infamous Whitechapel serial killer. Well, the mystery of Jack the Ripper may remain unanswered to this day but ye know what’s not a mystery? What will happen when the Ripper looks up to the sky tonight and sees it’s King, indomitable, fearless, majestic. He’s gonna get a bad case of vertigo. His knees are gonna get wobbly, the world around him is gonna start spinning and the next thing he’ll know, he’ll be staring up at the lights wondering what the hell just happened! Because sooner or later, from the clouds to the canvas, everyone falls to the King of the Skies!
Sean gives the camera one more stare before giving Tommy a friendly slap on the arm before walking off-screen and the scene fades out.
The lights go out in the arena, as the camera pans up to the screen where the music video is playing. A voice comes as the intro is playing to the song, and two shadows are seen standing in the entrance way. Smoke billowed down from the rafters, as the voice screamed out.
“Let’s Go!”
Pyro goes off the two women step out, Kaya is shown with a L on her forehead taunting the fans, as Lilith stands at the top of the ramp. Kaya then looks at Lilith laughing as she high fives her as she passes behind her. Lilith goes over to the other side, while kaya stays in the middle. She gives the L sign, then returns back to the middle. The two then start the walk down to the ring, teasing the fans as they walk on either side. Kaya gets a flower offered to her which she takes and bites on. Lilith laughs, They get to the bottom of the ramp.
It doesn't hurt me
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that I'm making?
You
It's you and me
Kaya swings around one side, while Lilith goes to the other. The flower Kaya was given gets tossed into the crowd. While Lilith on the other side taunts the fans. Lilith climbs into the ring and stands in the middle while Kaya hops over the top rope, sliding in front of her. Kaya goes over to the far side of the ring and gets two microphones, while EJ watches from ringside. Kaya hands one to Lilith while she moves the title onto her shoulder looking out as the fans booed them. Kaya smirked as she waved them off, the fans continued to boo.
”The Poison Rose'' Kaya Parker: You know, keep going. Lily and I got all night, while you fans have to go back to your miserable lives, and menial existences.
The fans get louder with her as she waves them off. They settle down for a moment, as Kaya is about to open her mouth. Then the fans picked back up, as she looked at them laughing. She had been expecting some kind of reaction, but this was much for her. She crossed her arms, then she stepped back, looking at the crowd.
Lilith Parker: So what do you want to talk about? How about over the last 4 months, we've taken every challenger on and won. The fact that when we won these titles, The Void and The House were the true threats. So after that while we sat at home, and watched the tag title tournament go on, we put out an open challenge, accepted by the Skill Vendorz, and surprise, surprise took them down too. So we have proven that over the last 6 months of coming here, we have proven that when you look up dominance and the best in the dictionary, you find our pictures sitting there.
Kaya was laughing behind her sister then she got herself together putting a straight face on, stepping forward. She snarled a bit as she held up her half of the tag team titles.
"The Poison Rose" Kaya Parker: So last Saturday, as I am sure you all saw. We won our match at The Foundations of Decay, over the boys. Then a message appeared on the screen. So, who might have that been? Some team we haven't seen in forever, and want a shot at us? We've never backed down from any challenge placed in front of us and now we stand here, waiting to see who will be the next one to step up. Our challenge is in another Castle, nice play on words, and We'll see whoever you are soon.
Kaya laughs as she bumps Lily on the shoulder, she whispers something into her ear, and Lily nods in agreement. Lilith then steps forward.
Lilith Parker: We are going to go celebrate the win, and then start preparing for whoever might be the next to step up. At this moment, we are the most dominant force across tag team wrestling. You want to step up, fine but remember where the bar lies, and remember where the mountaintop begins, and falls. Step up, or get knocked down the hill. Make a deal.
Kaya and Lilith flip their microphones hopping out of the ring. They pass the tag titles to EJ who holds both of them up. Kaya gets to the top of the ramp where three roses have risen up.
"DRACARYS"
The flames shoot up leaving the three roses in green fire, as they head to the back.
MATCH #5: DINAH WOLFE VS ALEXANDRA CALAWAY
Wolfe starts the match with a flurry of fast-paced offense, executing a series of Snapmares, Snap Suplexes, and Discus Clotheslines to keep Calaway on her toes. But Calaway, ever the cunning heel, manages to counter with a well-timed STO, followed by a devastating Ripcord Rolling Elbow that rattles Wolfe. The match continues to be a back-and-forth affair, with both women refusing to back down.
As the match progresses, Calaway attempts to cheat, removing the turnbuckle pad from the turnbuckle. However before she can put the exposed turnbuckle to use, Wolfe executes a spectacular Diving Crossbody from the top rope, sending Calaway crashing to the canvas. Not one to be outdone, Calaway retaliates with a Suicide Dive that takes both competitors crashing to the outside. The crowd roars with excitement as they witness the relentless action unfolding before them.
With Wolfe reeling, Calaway hits Bow To The Queen (Split Legged Pedigree)! The impact is thunderous, and it seems like the end for Wolfe. But somehow, against all odds, she manages to kick out at the last moment, much to the crowd's delight. The resilience of the babyface wrestler ignites the arena with cheers.
The match reaches its climax as both competitors exchange brutal strikes and near-falls. Wolfe delivers a Off With Your Head (Big Boot) but it's still not enough to put Calaway away. In a last-ditch effort, Calaway finally capitalizes on the exposed turnbuckle, driving Wolfe's head into it before rolling her up for the pin.
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Alexandra! Calaway!
Winter Mae: The always advantageous Alexandra Calaway gets her way here tonight!
Kyle Cassidy: If by advantageous, you mean cowardly, then yeah she did! She couldn’t face the heat Dinah Wolfe was bringing her, so she had to resort to using that exposed turnbuckle!
Winter Mae: I doubt she cares, Kyle! A win’s a win in her eyes!
Calaway celebrates, making a fake crying gesture towards Wolfe to taunt her as we fade!
RESULTS: PINFALL (ROLL UP)
The scene opens backstage in the interview area. We see Meliana Rodrigo. The fans cheer upon seeing her.
Meliana Rodrigo: “Ladies and gentleman, I am joined by Zachary Porter.”
The former Zion World Champion steps into frame, a course of rabinous boos greet him. He doesn’t seem to care. Almost like he’s thriving on the hatred shown by the Zion faithful.
Meliana Rodrigo: “Normally I try to remain impartial but how could you? At Foundations of Decay you turned your back on Team Z--”
Zachary Porter: “Whoa, whoa, wait. Stop right there. I didn’t betray anyone. My allegiance is to The E-C-E the G.W.A. The current Gateway Champion Miguel and the current Undisputed Champion. The baddest woman on the planet. The Void Queen... KC. Did I go to war with The Void against XIX? No. Lets cut the crap!”
Meliana Rodrigo: “I doubt Mark Storm and Blaze are going to see it that way.”
Zach shrugs.
Zachary Porter: “I don’t give a crap about their feelings. Do I need to dumb this down for you, Meliana? Don’t bother asking. I’ll only say this once--”
Zach shifts his attention to the camera. With an intense glare he mouths off.
Zachary Porter: “I have no intention of being a tool for Zion Wrestling’s agenda. Management thought they could use me and my status to give them an edge over XIX. I don’t blame them. Smart business move. However, what I have an issue with is Mark Storm being named The Captain of Zion. I would have played ball if management did the right thing from the start, either exclude me from Team Zion OR they could have named me Captain, let's face it, out of everyone on Team Zion, I was the most accomplished.”
“I have a better pedigree than all of them. First ever Madness Rumble winner. 2-0 at Destiny. Former World Champion of Fusion. What more does a guy need to do to have respect put on his name? Mark Storm being the captain was a complete sign of disrespect. If any of you thought I was gonna be a good company boy and play ball? Nope. Not now. Not ever.”
“I am glad Team Zion lost. Justice served. Zion Wrestling at the end of the day doesn’t matter. The Void matters. We have the hardware to prove it. Since KC and Miguel are reigning in gold, how about me and E-C-E challenge for the tag team championships. Beating The Deathriders should be no problem for the REAL Final Boss of Zion Wrestling and the most gangster man alive.
Meliana goes to speak. Zach places a finger on her lips.
Zachary Porter: “Your done talking! This interview is over!”
Zach storms off as the boos become deafening. Scene fades.
MATCH #6: SEAN PARKER VS JACK MORRISON
Right from the start, both competitors unleashed their moves with precision and flair. Parker showcased his agility, hitting Hurricanranas and Headscissors Takeovers, while Morrison relied on his ruthless strikes and submissions to wear down his opponent.
As the match progressed, the momentum swung back and forth, each wrestler gaining near-falls and escaping from dangerous maneuvers. Parker executed a breathtaking Springboard Shooting Star Press that left the crowd in awe, but Morrison managed to kick out just in time. The intensity in the ring escalated with each passing second, and both competitors were determined to secure the victory.
In a display of cunning, Morrison resorted to underhanded tactics, using eye gouges and back rakes to gain an advantage over Parker. He locked in various submission holds, applying pressure on Parker's limbs and neck, attempting to force a submission. However, the resilient babyface refused to give up, finding a way to escape each time and thrilling the audience with his fighting spirit.
Towards the climax of the match, Morrison hit Parker with Stabbing In The Dark (Superkick). The crowd held their breath as the referee's hand hovered inches away from counting the three right before a kickout. But in a twist of fate, Morrison's overconfidence got the better of him. He argued with the referee over the count, allowing Parker the opening he needed.
With lightning speed, Parker capitalized on the distraction, rolling up Morrison into a tight pinning combination. The referee's hand struck the mat thrice, and the crowd erupted in cheers as Parker secured the hard-fought victory.
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Sean! Parker!
Winter Mae: Sean Parker overcomes a game Jack Morrison tonight to get the win!
Kyle Cassidy: It wasn’t by any means an easy win for Parker! Luckily he made it easy for him by arguing with that referee!
Parker looks to celebrate, only for festivities to be cut short by a Forearm to the head by Morrison! Parker is laid out on the mat, with Morrison backing into the corner before connecting with Dear Boss!
Winter Mae: What a sore loser!
Kyle Cassidy: Sean Parker may have gotten the win, but in the end, Jack Morrison was the man left standing!
PINFALL (ROLL UP)
Backstage at the Zion Wrestling Stadium, there was a rare sight. Usually, you would see Ricky Rodriguez backstage, bullshitting around, having a really good time. Tonight was different though. This was an entirely different Ricky than what was usually on display.
Already dressed to compete, Ricky stood in front of that heavy bag, sending right punches into it, each one producing a thudding impact. Behind that bag, Big Ass Bobby held onto it, looking a bit concerned, while Alessa Holloway sat off to the side, idly scrolling through whatever social media she was checking out. Ricky, on the other hand, was something else entirely. His face twisted into a scowl as he continued laying into that bag with those shots.
Big Ass Bobby: "You're in your head. You know better than this."
Ricky ignored the words spoken by the larger of the two. Those punches began flying noticeably faster than before, Ricky's breathing picking up its pace as well.
Big Ass Bobby: "Whatever you have going on up there..you need to get it figured out before you go out there. Otherwise, Sayge is going to run you. And even if she doesn't? Calaway will."
Ricky wasn't worried about Alexandra, lurking in the horizon, ready to pounce at his Internet Championship. Hell, he didn't even care about tonight. He just wanted to go out there, do his thing, and leave. It was a feeling he hated. Ricky despised feeling like this but nothing was helping.
That was when Alessa's interest was piqued. She knew Ricky on a different level than Bobby did and could see things that he couldn't. To her, it was obvious what was wrong with him. Rising up from her seat, she walked across the room, grabbing up Ricky's Internet Championship as she went.
Alessa Holloway: "She could've just said she doesn't think you're good enough."
Bobby looked a bit confused at what she said while Ricky seemed as if he just ignored it, but in reality, those words hit like a brick to the back of the head. Landing a couple more shots to that bag, Ricky leaned into it as he wrapped his arms around it to keep himself upright. Trying to settle his heavy breathing, Ricky shook his head slowly.
Big Ass Bobby: "What?"
Shoving off of that bag, Ricky makes his way over to an unzipped black gym bag. Digging into it, he pulled out a water bottle and opened it up. He drank down about half of it before dumping the rest on top of his own head. Ricky threw that bottle to the side, a bit of concern showing on Bobby's face.
Big Ass Bobby: "Are you okay?"
Slowly, Ricky turned his head to look at Bobby. Starting to walk over there, Ricky snatched his championship away from Alessa, who smirked, seemingly pleased, while on his way to Bobby. Stopping right in front of his older brother, Ricky looked up to him.
Ricky Rodriguez: "I will be."
Not saying another word, Ricky turned his back to the two of them before storming out, making sure to slam the door as he went. Bobby shook his head slowly as Alessa looked even more pleased with herself.
Big Ass Bobby: "I feel for Sayge."
Winter Mae: This week has been a good one, but next week is gonna be an amazing one too as we return to our Monday night timeslot! After making his statement earlier in the night, Zachary Porter actually got his wish! Next week, he and Eduardo Gutiérrez of The Void take on The DataDames in the opening match, with an opportunity at the Undisputed Tag Team Championships on the line!
Kyle Cassidy: Tensions between these teams have been climbing for weeks now, to the point where next week is gonna be pure carnage! Next week, Regulators, Incorporated’s Jane Adler takes on BFG’s Kenzie Garrett!
Winter Mae: After interfering in her match earlier tonight, she requested the match and she got it! Hebi No Rengo’s Hayumi Yamamoto takes on Trinity’s Brooke Cartwright next week!
Kyle Cassidy: And in our main event, after a shocking ending to The Foundations of Decay, it may be possible that things can be reversed! Razzles Mars gets her rematch as she faces Kara Carbajal for the Undisputed Championship to close out next week!
MAIN EVENT: SAYGE GONAZLEZ VS RICKY RODRIGUEZ ©
INTERNET CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…representing The DataDames…from Coney Island, New York…weighing in at 166 lbs…Sayge! Gonzalez!
And her opponent…from New York, New York…weighing in at 210 lbs…he is the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...RICKY! RODRIGUEZ!
Rodriguez and Gonzalez show each other respect coming off the bell, with the two meeting in the middle of the ring and bumping fists before shuffling around each other to start this one! They meet with a Collar-and-Elbow Tie-Up! Rodriguez gets the upper hand here, getting in a Wristlock to start off with! Gonzalez doesn’t let this stand however, knowing about Rodriguez’s proclivity for targeting his opponents arms! She retaliates almost immediately, nailing Rodriguez over the head with a Forearm! Rodriguez is sent reeling, with Gonzalez capitalizing by dropping the champion with a German Suplex before bridging for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Rodriguez! Gonzalez doesn’t release him however, getting the champion back to his feet into a Ripcord position before pulling him in for another move! But Rodriguez reverses, nailing Gonzalez as he gets pulled in with a Big Boot! Gonzalez is doubled over, with Rodriguez hitting the ropes and connecting with a Running Blockbuster to lay her out! Rodriguez goes for the adjacent ropes, looking for a bit more follow up! But Gonzalez is able to shake off the cobwebs, catching Rodriguez off with a Drop Down! Rodriguez hops over, hitting the ropes and coming back to a Leapfrog from Gonzalez! Rodriguez hits the ropes again, this time rushing back to catch a Belly-To-Belly Suplex from Gonzalez! Rodriguez is reeling as he gets back to his feet, with Gonzalez looking to hoist him up for a Spinebuster! Rodriguez quickly reverses, dropping her with a DDT instead! Gonzalez gets back up to her knees, with Rodriguez quickly nailing her with a Superkick to keep her down! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out Gonzalez! Rodriguez pulls Gonzalez up to her feet, looking to take her back down with a Vertical Suplex! But Gonzalez is able to reverse, landing her on her feet behind Rodriguez and pushing him towards the ropes for an O’Connor Roll! But Rodriguez hooks his arms on the top rope, pushing Gonzalez to the mat instead! She gets to her feet, just in time for Rodriguez to turn around and rush towards her with a Clothesline! Gonzalez rushes underneath it however, hitting the ropes before crashing onto Rodriguez with Running Crossbody! Gonzalez looks to follow up, jumping through the ropes and climbing to the top turnbuckle as Rodriguez tries to get up! She leaps off, going for a Diving Crossbody now! But Rodriguez rolls through, getting Gonzalez up onto his shoulders before dropping her with a Death Valley Driver! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Gonzalez again! Rodriguez looks to finish this one, getting Gonzalez to her feet and looking for the Double Knee Armbreaker! But Gonzalez once again fights back, this time looking for a swing to Rodriguez once again! He dodges it however, with Gonzalez having to improvise with a Stomp to Rodriguez’s foot before finally connecting with a Forearm! Rodriguez is sent doubling back, before rushing back to Gonzalez for a Clothesline! Gonzalez ducks underneath it however, with Rodriguez hitting the ropes and coming back to a Spinning Sidewalk Slam by Gonzalez! Pin by Gonzalez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Rodriguez! Gonzalez is beginning to get frustrated now, mounting Rodriguez and nailing him with a set of hard rights! She gets to her feet, getting Rodriguez in position for the Cyclone! But before she can go for the swing, Rodriguez uses his core strength to his advantage, pulling himself up and trapping Gonzalez with an Inside Cradle Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Gonzalez! The two get to their feet, with the challenger looking for a Clothesline! But Rodriguez counters, catching the arm and looking for the Double Knee Armbreaker again! But Gonzalez reverses, pulling him in and dropping him instead with an Overhead Leg Trap Capture Suplex! Pin by Gonzalez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Rodriguez! Gonzalez looks to end this, getting Rodriguez in position before looking for Ctrl+Alt+Delete! But Rodriguez is able to get out of position for the Vertebreaker, pushing Gonzalez to the ropes before catching her with a Superkick when she comes back! Gonzalez falls to a seated position, with Rodriguez rushing in and nailing her with the Running Stomp! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...RICKY! RODRIGUEZ!
Winter Mae: A hell of a defense by Ricky Rodriguez, what a win!
Kyle Cassidy: Ricky Rodriguez has been racking up a lot of memorable defenses as Internet Champion, and that’s definitely gonna be one to join the list! The question is, who will be next in the reign of Rodriguez!
Rodriguez stands tall, holding the Internet Championship over his head! Before the show can go off the air however, Rodriguez is taken down from behind! The camera pans up to the culprit, and it’s Miguel Ortiz! He gets Rodriguez to his feet, before dropping him with a Crucifix Powerbomb!
Winter Mae: Well, it looks as though we got the answer to your question, Kyle!
Kyle Cassidy: As well as the answer to what Miguel Ortiz looks to do with his newly won Gateway Championship!
Ortiz bends down over Rodriguez, holding the Gateway Championship over Rodriguez’s face and yelling down to him! He quickly drops the Gateway Championship on the mat, before picking up Rodriguez’s Internet Championship and holding it over his head as we fade to black!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…representing The DataDames…from Coney Island, New York…weighing in at 166 lbs…Sayge! Gonzalez!
And her opponent…from New York, New York…weighing in at 210 lbs…he is the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...RICKY! RODRIGUEZ!
Rodriguez and Gonzalez show each other respect coming off the bell, with the two meeting in the middle of the ring and bumping fists before shuffling around each other to start this one! They meet with a Collar-and-Elbow Tie-Up! Rodriguez gets the upper hand here, getting in a Wristlock to start off with! Gonzalez doesn’t let this stand however, knowing about Rodriguez’s proclivity for targeting his opponents arms! She retaliates almost immediately, nailing Rodriguez over the head with a Forearm! Rodriguez is sent reeling, with Gonzalez capitalizing by dropping the champion with a German Suplex before bridging for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Rodriguez! Gonzalez doesn’t release him however, getting the champion back to his feet into a Ripcord position before pulling him in for another move! But Rodriguez reverses, nailing Gonzalez as he gets pulled in with a Big Boot! Gonzalez is doubled over, with Rodriguez hitting the ropes and connecting with a Running Blockbuster to lay her out! Rodriguez goes for the adjacent ropes, looking for a bit more follow up! But Gonzalez is able to shake off the cobwebs, catching Rodriguez off with a Drop Down! Rodriguez hops over, hitting the ropes and coming back to a Leapfrog from Gonzalez! Rodriguez hits the ropes again, this time rushing back to catch a Belly-To-Belly Suplex from Gonzalez! Rodriguez is reeling as he gets back to his feet, with Gonzalez looking to hoist him up for a Spinebuster! Rodriguez quickly reverses, dropping her with a DDT instead! Gonzalez gets back up to her knees, with Rodriguez quickly nailing her with a Superkick to keep her down! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out Gonzalez! Rodriguez pulls Gonzalez up to her feet, looking to take her back down with a Vertical Suplex! But Gonzalez is able to reverse, landing her on her feet behind Rodriguez and pushing him towards the ropes for an O’Connor Roll! But Rodriguez hooks his arms on the top rope, pushing Gonzalez to the mat instead! She gets to her feet, just in time for Rodriguez to turn around and rush towards her with a Clothesline! Gonzalez rushes underneath it however, hitting the ropes before crashing onto Rodriguez with Running Crossbody! Gonzalez looks to follow up, jumping through the ropes and climbing to the top turnbuckle as Rodriguez tries to get up! She leaps off, going for a Diving Crossbody now! But Rodriguez rolls through, getting Gonzalez up onto his shoulders before dropping her with a Death Valley Driver! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Gonzalez again! Rodriguez looks to finish this one, getting Gonzalez to her feet and looking for the Double Knee Armbreaker! But Gonzalez once again fights back, this time looking for a swing to Rodriguez once again! He dodges it however, with Gonzalez having to improvise with a Stomp to Rodriguez’s foot before finally connecting with a Forearm! Rodriguez is sent doubling back, before rushing back to Gonzalez for a Clothesline! Gonzalez ducks underneath it however, with Rodriguez hitting the ropes and coming back to a Spinning Sidewalk Slam by Gonzalez! Pin by Gonzalez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Rodriguez! Gonzalez is beginning to get frustrated now, mounting Rodriguez and nailing him with a set of hard rights! She gets to her feet, getting Rodriguez in position for the Cyclone! But before she can go for the swing, Rodriguez uses his core strength to his advantage, pulling himself up and trapping Gonzalez with an Inside Cradle Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Gonzalez! The two get to their feet, with the challenger looking for a Clothesline! But Rodriguez counters, catching the arm and looking for the Double Knee Armbreaker again! But Gonzalez reverses, pulling him in and dropping him instead with an Overhead Leg Trap Capture Suplex! Pin by Gonzalez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Rodriguez! Gonzalez looks to end this, getting Rodriguez in position before looking for Ctrl+Alt+Delete! But Rodriguez is able to get out of position for the Vertebreaker, pushing Gonzalez to the ropes before catching her with a Superkick when she comes back! Gonzalez falls to a seated position, with Rodriguez rushing in and nailing her with the Running Stomp! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...RICKY! RODRIGUEZ!
Winter Mae: A hell of a defense by Ricky Rodriguez, what a win!
Kyle Cassidy: Ricky Rodriguez has been racking up a lot of memorable defenses as Internet Champion, and that’s definitely gonna be one to join the list! The question is, who will be next in the reign of Rodriguez!
Rodriguez stands tall, holding the Internet Championship over his head! Before the show can go off the air however, Rodriguez is taken down from behind! The camera pans up to the culprit, and it’s Miguel Ortiz! He gets Rodriguez to his feet, before dropping him with a Crucifix Powerbomb!
Winter Mae: Well, it looks as though we got the answer to your question, Kyle!
Kyle Cassidy: As well as the answer to what Miguel Ortiz looks to do with his newly won Gateway Championship!
Ortiz bends down over Rodriguez, holding the Gateway Championship over Rodriguez’s face and yelling down to him! He quickly drops the Gateway Championship on the mat, before picking up Rodriguez’s Internet Championship and holding it over his head as we fade to black!
RESULT: PINFALL (RUNNING STOMP)
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