Post by Kai Morgan on Dec 1, 2023 18:57:03 GMT
OPENING CONTEST: BLAZE DARLING VS MAKI MEGUMI
WAR GAMES ADVANTAGE MATCH #1
Darrion Hughes: The following contest…is a War Games Advantage Match…scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…representing The Queens of Chaos…from Anaheim, California…weighing in at 125 lbs…Blaze! Darling!
And her opponent…representing The Genesis of Destruction…from Okinawa, Japan…weighing in at 110 lbs…Maki! Megumi!
Amber Westgate: The Genesis of Destruction has been going from strength to strength lately, especially with the help of Legion! Maki Megumi looks to keep that head of steam going, as well as start the G.o.D. off on the right foot tonight!
Adam LaRue: Blaze Darling coming in with something to prove, but I think it’s evident from last week’s Main Event that having something to prove isn’t always a strength for Darling! Let’s see if she can prove that notion wrong tonight by scoring the first win for Team Q.o.C.!
As the referee ring the bell Darling quickly rushing over to Megumi but Megumi rolling out from the ring as she soaking the boos from the crowd but Megumi smirking and shrugs her shoulders before slowly turning around back to Darling but Darling taking her down the floor with Over The Top Rope Slingshot Moonsault! Sending Megumi down to the floor as the crowd cheering her and Darling getting back to her feets and hype the crowd as Megumi trying to crawl away for her but Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and pulling her back to her feets and whipping Megumi into the barricade! Sending Megumi’s back crashing with the barricade before Darling picking Megumi up by the hair again and whipping Megumi back into the ring before Darling sliding back inside the ring while Megumi tries to crawling over the rope but Darling stomp to her back sending her down again before Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and pulling her back to her feets and put her against the rope before whipping into the other rope but Megumi reverses and whipping Darling into the rope as Darling hitting the rope back she meet a Dropkick! Megumi kicks right to Darling’s face, sending Darling down to the mat! Megumi grabs Darling’s hair before picking Darling back up to her feets and Megumi kicks right to Darling’s stomach! Making Darling bending over and Megumi wrapping her arm around Darling’s head and lifting Darling over her head and slamming Darling down to the mat with a Suplex! And Megumi grabbing Darling’s hair and pulling Darling back to her feets and whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner but meet a boot right to her face by Darling making Megumi stumbling back away from the corner before Darling rushing over her again and Darling connects with a Running Big Boot! Right to Megumi’s face! Sending Megumi down to the mat! Darling grabs Megumi’s hair and pulls Megumi back up to her feets and Darling wraps her arm around Megumi’s head and lifts Megumi over her head and Darling connects with a Suplex Stunner! Sending Megumi down to the mat again! And Darling goes for pinned as she hooks Megumi’s leg up!
ONE…!
TW-...!
NO! Megumi kicked out before two! Darling shaking her head before she getting back to her feets and looking down at Megumi before she grabbing Megumi’s hair and Darling pulling Megumi back up to her feets and whipping Megumi into the corner again and Darling charging into the corner and connects with an European Uppercut! Before Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and dragging away from the corner and Darling connects with a Exploder Suplex! Slamming Megumi down to the mat again! Before Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and pulling Megumi back to her feets and Darling running over the rope and hitting the rope back and Darling connects with a Bicycle Knee Strike! But Megumi dodging! Darling missed and Megumi wrapping her arms around Darling’s waists and Megumi connects with a German Suplex! Sending Darling down to the mat! Darling slowly getting back to her feets but she meet a Roundhouse Kick right to her head by Megumi sending Darling down to the mat again! Megumi grabbing Darling’s hair and picking Darling back to her feets and whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner but meet a boot by Darling again! Megumi stumbling back away from the corner before Darling rushing over her and Darling connects with a Running Big Boot! But this time Megumi ducks under it! And grabbing Darling’s hair from behind and slamming Darling to the mat! Megumi stomps down to Darling over and over again. Before Megumi grabbing Darling’s hair and pulling Darling back up to her feets again before Megumi whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner and connects with a Helluva Kick! Before tossing Darling away from the corner and while Darling slowly getting back to her feets and Megumi jumps over the top rope and connects with a Poisonrana! Spiking Darling’s head down to the mat! Before Megumi gets back to her feets again and picks Darling back to her feets by the hair and lifts Darling over her head in the electric chair position before Megumi connects with a FALL FROM GRACE, A ONE WINGED ANGEL! SPIKING DARLING DOWN TO THE MAT! AND MEGUMI KEEPS DARLING’S LEGS FOLDING OVER HER HEAD AS THE REFEREE BEGAN TO COUNTS!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-...!
NO! DARLING KICKED OUT BEFORE THREE! Megumi staring at Darling before she slowly showing her creepy smile on her face as Megumi getting back to her feets and grabbing Darling’s hair and pulling Darling back to her feets and Megumi whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner and Megumi connects with a Helluva Kick! But Darling ducks under it! Making Megumi’s leg sticking with the turnbuckle before Darling puts her arms under Megumi’s arms and Darling connects with a Dragon Suplex! Tossing Megumi away from the corner! Darling grabs Megumi’s hair and pulls Megumi back to her feets and whips Megumi into the rope as Megumi hitting the rope back Darling connects with a European Uppercut! Sending Megumi down to the mat! Darling grabs Megumi’s hair and Darling pulls Megumi back up to her feets and whips Megumi into the corner but Megumi reverses and pulls Darling into her and Megumi connects with a kick right to her guts before Megumi quickly connects with a Stunner! Sending Darling down to the mat! Megumi grabbing Darling’s hair and pulling Darling back up to her feets and Megumi whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner before connecting with a Helluva Kick! Boot right to Darling’s face before Megumi drags Darling away from the corner and Megumi connects with a BLIND, A BLACK MIST! BUT MEGUMI SPRAY INTO THE AIR BECAUSE DARLING WAS DUCKS UNDER IT AND GRABBING MEGUMI FROM BEHIND AND DARLING CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER! Sending Megumi down to the mat! Before Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and pulling Megumi back up to her feets and Darling wrapping her arm around Megumi’s head and running towards the corner and Darling connects with a ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, A TORNADO DDT! SPIKING MEGUMI’S HEAD DOWN TO THE MAT! BEFORE DARLING GRABBING MEGUMI BACK TO HER FEETS AND KICK RIGHT TO THE GUTS AND DARLING RUNNING OVER THE ROPE AND HITTING THE ROPE BACK AND CONNECTS WITH A CANDYLAND DESTROYER, A FRONT FLIP PILEDRIVER! SPIKING MEGUMI’S HEAD DOWN TO THE MAT! DARLING GOES TO HOOKING MEGUMI BOTH LEGS UP AND THE REFEREE COUNTS!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Blaze! Darling!
Amber Westgate: Blaze Darling gets the first win here, and sets the tone for Team Q.o.C. in this two out of the three War Games Advantage gauntlet!
Adam LaRue: Darling knew it was either get the job done or nothing, and she chose the former here tonight! What a win!
Darling celebrates the win as we fade!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…representing The Queens of Chaos…from Anaheim, California…weighing in at 125 lbs…Blaze! Darling!
And her opponent…representing The Genesis of Destruction…from Okinawa, Japan…weighing in at 110 lbs…Maki! Megumi!
Amber Westgate: The Genesis of Destruction has been going from strength to strength lately, especially with the help of Legion! Maki Megumi looks to keep that head of steam going, as well as start the G.o.D. off on the right foot tonight!
Adam LaRue: Blaze Darling coming in with something to prove, but I think it’s evident from last week’s Main Event that having something to prove isn’t always a strength for Darling! Let’s see if she can prove that notion wrong tonight by scoring the first win for Team Q.o.C.!
As the referee ring the bell Darling quickly rushing over to Megumi but Megumi rolling out from the ring as she soaking the boos from the crowd but Megumi smirking and shrugs her shoulders before slowly turning around back to Darling but Darling taking her down the floor with Over The Top Rope Slingshot Moonsault! Sending Megumi down to the floor as the crowd cheering her and Darling getting back to her feets and hype the crowd as Megumi trying to crawl away for her but Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and pulling her back to her feets and whipping Megumi into the barricade! Sending Megumi’s back crashing with the barricade before Darling picking Megumi up by the hair again and whipping Megumi back into the ring before Darling sliding back inside the ring while Megumi tries to crawling over the rope but Darling stomp to her back sending her down again before Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and pulling her back to her feets and put her against the rope before whipping into the other rope but Megumi reverses and whipping Darling into the rope as Darling hitting the rope back she meet a Dropkick! Megumi kicks right to Darling’s face, sending Darling down to the mat! Megumi grabs Darling’s hair before picking Darling back up to her feets and Megumi kicks right to Darling’s stomach! Making Darling bending over and Megumi wrapping her arm around Darling’s head and lifting Darling over her head and slamming Darling down to the mat with a Suplex! And Megumi grabbing Darling’s hair and pulling Darling back to her feets and whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner but meet a boot right to her face by Darling making Megumi stumbling back away from the corner before Darling rushing over her again and Darling connects with a Running Big Boot! Right to Megumi’s face! Sending Megumi down to the mat! Darling grabs Megumi’s hair and pulls Megumi back up to her feets and Darling wraps her arm around Megumi’s head and lifts Megumi over her head and Darling connects with a Suplex Stunner! Sending Megumi down to the mat again! And Darling goes for pinned as she hooks Megumi’s leg up!
ONE…!
TW-...!
NO! Megumi kicked out before two! Darling shaking her head before she getting back to her feets and looking down at Megumi before she grabbing Megumi’s hair and Darling pulling Megumi back up to her feets and whipping Megumi into the corner again and Darling charging into the corner and connects with an European Uppercut! Before Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and dragging away from the corner and Darling connects with a Exploder Suplex! Slamming Megumi down to the mat again! Before Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and pulling Megumi back to her feets and Darling running over the rope and hitting the rope back and Darling connects with a Bicycle Knee Strike! But Megumi dodging! Darling missed and Megumi wrapping her arms around Darling’s waists and Megumi connects with a German Suplex! Sending Darling down to the mat! Darling slowly getting back to her feets but she meet a Roundhouse Kick right to her head by Megumi sending Darling down to the mat again! Megumi grabbing Darling’s hair and picking Darling back to her feets and whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner but meet a boot by Darling again! Megumi stumbling back away from the corner before Darling rushing over her and Darling connects with a Running Big Boot! But this time Megumi ducks under it! And grabbing Darling’s hair from behind and slamming Darling to the mat! Megumi stomps down to Darling over and over again. Before Megumi grabbing Darling’s hair and pulling Darling back up to her feets again before Megumi whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner and connects with a Helluva Kick! Before tossing Darling away from the corner and while Darling slowly getting back to her feets and Megumi jumps over the top rope and connects with a Poisonrana! Spiking Darling’s head down to the mat! Before Megumi gets back to her feets again and picks Darling back to her feets by the hair and lifts Darling over her head in the electric chair position before Megumi connects with a FALL FROM GRACE, A ONE WINGED ANGEL! SPIKING DARLING DOWN TO THE MAT! AND MEGUMI KEEPS DARLING’S LEGS FOLDING OVER HER HEAD AS THE REFEREE BEGAN TO COUNTS!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-...!
NO! DARLING KICKED OUT BEFORE THREE! Megumi staring at Darling before she slowly showing her creepy smile on her face as Megumi getting back to her feets and grabbing Darling’s hair and pulling Darling back to her feets and Megumi whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner and Megumi connects with a Helluva Kick! But Darling ducks under it! Making Megumi’s leg sticking with the turnbuckle before Darling puts her arms under Megumi’s arms and Darling connects with a Dragon Suplex! Tossing Megumi away from the corner! Darling grabs Megumi’s hair and pulls Megumi back to her feets and whips Megumi into the rope as Megumi hitting the rope back Darling connects with a European Uppercut! Sending Megumi down to the mat! Darling grabs Megumi’s hair and Darling pulls Megumi back up to her feets and whips Megumi into the corner but Megumi reverses and pulls Darling into her and Megumi connects with a kick right to her guts before Megumi quickly connects with a Stunner! Sending Darling down to the mat! Megumi grabbing Darling’s hair and pulling Darling back up to her feets and Megumi whipping Darling into the corner before Megumi charging into the corner before connecting with a Helluva Kick! Boot right to Darling’s face before Megumi drags Darling away from the corner and Megumi connects with a BLIND, A BLACK MIST! BUT MEGUMI SPRAY INTO THE AIR BECAUSE DARLING WAS DUCKS UNDER IT AND GRABBING MEGUMI FROM BEHIND AND DARLING CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER! Sending Megumi down to the mat! Before Darling grabbing Megumi’s hair and pulling Megumi back up to her feets and Darling wrapping her arm around Megumi’s head and running towards the corner and Darling connects with a ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, A TORNADO DDT! SPIKING MEGUMI’S HEAD DOWN TO THE MAT! BEFORE DARLING GRABBING MEGUMI BACK TO HER FEETS AND KICK RIGHT TO THE GUTS AND DARLING RUNNING OVER THE ROPE AND HITTING THE ROPE BACK AND CONNECTS WITH A CANDYLAND DESTROYER, A FRONT FLIP PILEDRIVER! SPIKING MEGUMI’S HEAD DOWN TO THE MAT! DARLING GOES TO HOOKING MEGUMI BOTH LEGS UP AND THE REFEREE COUNTS!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Blaze! Darling!
Amber Westgate: Blaze Darling gets the first win here, and sets the tone for Team Q.o.C. in this two out of the three War Games Advantage gauntlet!
Adam LaRue: Darling knew it was either get the job done or nothing, and she chose the former here tonight! What a win!
Darling celebrates the win as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (CANDYLAND DESTROYER)
We cut back to the ringside area, where we see Devyn Mitchell standing at the top of the rampway.
Devyn Mitchell: Introducing my guests at this time…Jessi Ozborne and Nadia Allen!
Just then, “Underground” by Jane’s Addiction begins to blare over the speakers, as Nadia Allen makes her way out onto the stage, followed closely behind by Jessi Ozborne. Jessi and Devyn share a knowing glance, with the interviewer tilting the microphone her way to give her the opportunity to speak first.
Jessi Ozborne: Hello, Victoria…
Crowd: PAPI’S HOME!!!
Jessi lets out a bit of laughter, nudging Nadia on the shoulder as she cracks a slight smile.
Devyn Mitchell: Ladies, as we all know, the night will continue on with you two squaring off against the team of Eden Sterling and Hana Kaneko to further see who will take the advantage at War Games next Saturday. As we all saw just moments ago, Blaze Darling was able to come out victorious against Maki Megumi to get Team QoC started on the right foot. Does that give you two any confidence going into your match?
The crowd buzzes as Nadia leans towards the mic. Nadia twists her head towards her left before swinging it to the right. Her eyes drift to Jessi before turning back to Devyn and then the crowd.
Nadia: Team QoC. I’ve heard people ask if I am a member or will I join for like a year now. Now you’re adding to it. So thanks.
Nadia deadpans to Devyn, who shrugs.
Nadia: Thinking about the match tonight, even though this is me and Jessi’s first time teaming up in Zion, we’ve actually teamed up a few times in Pro Wrestling JET. We haven’t lost yet.
The crowd cheered as Nadia was about to continue. Her mouth closes, then she turns and faces the crowd. Jessi sports her grin widely.
Nadia: G.O.D….
Boos now come from the crowd. Nadia’s face remains tightened a bit.
Nadia: : Cage of Survival, Hana Kaneko knocked me down. A couple of months ago Maki, you had Hana, you brought her down to the ring and give you a win that still pisses me off. A chance to be the first ever Queen of Strong Style champion taken away because of you two. Devyn.
She turns and glares at her.
Nadia As long as I can stand on my feet and I can fight in that ring, I will keep going at G.O.D. until they can’t stand on their feet anymore.
The crowd cheers.
Nadia Me and Jessi, our sparring matches are as intense as our actual matches. And we’re on the same page. Hana, Maki. They take about War Games. This is war. And war is all about mission accomplishment. And for me personally, that only happens when your heads are at our feets and you can’t stand up anymore.
The crowd roars. Nadia takes a step back, flaring her nostrils a bit.
Jessi Ozborne: This right here is our game to win, Dev. We secure this shot on Eden and Hana? That’s it. Game over. We got the advantage. That kinda pressure may make Eden and Hana into a couple of desperate women, but it’s the type of thing that Nadia and I thrive on. We’re taking the W here, we’re taking the W at War Games. That’s not a threat, that’s a promise!
The crowd cheers as Jessi and Nadia make their way backstage.
We open backstage. The ready area is nearly empty with just a handful of officials and other backstage crew walking around in the background. Eventually we see everyone’s beloved penguin, Wasley, pop up from the bottom of the screen and a voice that goes with it.
“Wasley”: Hi! I’m Wasley! Someone asked for a cameo soooooo here ya go! Kimmy may or may not be here tonight but I’ll fight Kelsey Savage if necessary! Lemme at her! Lemme at her! I’ll peck her eyes out! I’ll…
And just then Kimberly rises up from the bottom. She holds up Wasley and looks at him smirking. The Woman Scorned is dressed in her crimson red and black dragon emblem wrestling gear. She has her HKW Bloodlust Championship title belt draped over her left shoulder, her Unsanctioned Championship title belt draped over her right shoulder, and the Zion Hardcore Championship wrapped around her waist.
Kimberly Williams: Silly Wasley! You should know by now that I never run away from a fight! That is a guarantee to all of my Kimmymaniacs out there! When called upon I will always be there to fight, to shed my blood, and to take years off of my career for each and every one of you! And unlike SOME people, I don’t need a bunch of simps and thugs to help me win a match. I am deadly enough on my own. But I do have the backs of my friends, family, and loved ones, especially the Queens of Chaos. I will fight to the last breath alongside my friends. That’s what it really means to be The Woman Scorned. And based on these three pieces of hardware that I still have in my possession, I also set the bar for hardcore in the world of death match fighting. I am the Queen of the Death Match. Prove me wrong.
She grins nastily.
Kimberly Williams: Kelsey…you have the chance to prove me wrong. You have the opportunity to end my run with this Zion Hardcore Title. Now I keep hearing it from commentary that these title defenses are not sanctioned. But I don’t care. I keep defending it, sanctioned or not, and I keep attracting challengers who want to take it from me. Since pulling this bad boy from the dumpster I have defended not only here in Zion but I have defended in GCW as well. Hell, I’ve defended it on the streets, in my hotel rooms, and everywhere else you can imagine. Despite this not technically being “sanctioned” I still get people who want to take it from me, and I will gladly oblige, I will happily give them the chance to take it from me. Because that’s who I am…a very giving person.
She points a finger at the camera.
Kimberly Williams: Now you are counted among those who wish to take it from me. And I will give you that chance. But you had better bring your best, and you had better not miss, because I will do anything and everything to keep it around my waist.
Williams skips away happily with Wasley in tow.
MATCH #2 KELSEY SAVAGE VS KIMBERLY WILLIAMS
”HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP” MATCH
The match commenced with a series of grappling exchanges. Williams showcased her technical prowess, attempting to secure various submission holds, aiming to force Savage into submission. However, Savage cunningly exploited her agility and speed, countering Williams' moves with quick strikes and evasive maneuvers.
Savage's tactics started to take a toll on Williams, employing well-timed strikes and takedowns to gain an upper hand. With relentless vigor, Savage unleashed a barrage of aerial maneuvers, aiming to ground her valiant opponent. Yet, Williams, resilient and driven, fought back, weathering the storm of Savage's attacks.
As the match intensified, Williams found her opening. Seizing the moment, she executed a swift counter, transitioning into Shadowblade (Busaiku Knee)! The impact resonated across the arena, leaving Savage sprawled on the canvas. Williams capitalized on the opportunity, swiftly hooking Savage's leg for the pinfall.
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Kimberly! Williams!
Amber Westgate: Kimberly Williams once again “defends” her Hardcore Championship here tonight!
Adam LaRue: Kimberly Williams putting in more work with an unsanctioned title than some of the actual champions out there today! Let’s see what she’ll get up to ne—WHOA!!
Just as Williams attempts to celebrate, Savage gets back to her feet, naiiing her with a strike from behind that sends her down! Savage leans over the fallen champion, looking at the Hardcore Championship belt before grabbing it off the mat and leaving with it!
Amber Westgate: Kelsey Savage is taking off with Kimberly Williams’ Hardcore Championship!
Adam LaRue: The worst part about carrying around an unsanctioned title is that anyone can take it, and the company won’t be in position to make them give it back! Looks like Kim’s got a brand new hurdle to traverse!
Williams looks on in anguish as Savage disappears backstage with the title.
RESULT: PINFALL (SHADOWBLADE)
We come into a sight that is vaguely familiar. We’ve seen this exact setup not too long ago. Nao Saegusa is sitting in a room in what looks to be a gaming chair. But unlike that time her attention isn’t immediately on the camera as she looks down at her lap, at what else is different now.
Draped across her lap is a championship, the words “MOTOR CITY WRESTLING WOMEN’S CHAMPION” in bold black letters, and the name “Justice Mask” etched into the plate on the bottom. In the time since she has last been on Fusion, Nao Saegusa has reached the pinnacle of the other promotion she works for. A champion. She rests a hand on the faceplate of the title and looks up, a small smile appearing on her face.
Nao Saegusa: “So, things have changed a bit now, huh.”
She leans back in the chair she’s sitting in, closing her eyes for a moment.
Nao Saegusa: “I mean, I guess nothing’s changed HERE. I’m not trying to, like…leverage this? Or whatever. I dunno. It’s been hard to think since this happened. I just. Feel like something’s changed.”
She shakes her head.
Nao Saegusa: “I mean. Obviously something changed for me.”
She rubs at her eyes, chuckling.
Nao Saegusa: “What am I even saying right now, jeez.”
She suddenly hops up out of the chair she’s sitting in, one hand coming down to support the championship as she stands, moving her torso side to side stretching.
Nao Saegusa: “Look, I’m not trying to get sappy or anything! Especially since this isn’t even where I won this, this isn’t the place for that. I got stuff to focus on here! I can’t let anything else distract me, right!”
She taps a finger on her chin.
Nao Saegusa: “I certainly wouldn’t want someone thinking I wasn’t focused directly right on her, or else she’d have something to smirk about and say it proves I’m not ready to get re-destroyed by her, I do believe!”
Another chuckle.
Nao Saegusa: “Do-on’t worry Kaitlin, I promise, once I step into a building for a Zion show, my focus is on what I’m doing here. Right on you. On the fun we’re having. I mean, you might not want to call it that, but I can feel it. I think you like me, a little bit at least, more than the others that have tried to come challenge you. You’re a real competitor, so I bet there’s a part of you that likes there’s someone who respects you enough to recognize what you can do, but who still has enough spirit to not tuck the tail or whatever the saying is and walk away after coming up short once. Or maybe I’m, what’s the word, delusional.”
She shrugs.
Nao Saegusa: “Either way, it won’t change what’s coming. We’ll do this again, like we did at Invasion. Maybe it’ll be a repeat, and I get left unconscious in the ring to end the year just like I got left unconscious in the ring to start it. Or maybe it’ll have a different ending. Maybe I’ll shine a little brighter. We won’t know until that night. But it’s not quite that time, and I need to focus on what’s actually ahead. Someone who knows Kaitlin really well.”
Nao Saegusa: “Zara Ivory.”
Her expression is quite serious as she looks ahead to her opponent tonight.
Nao Saegusa: “Someone who’s been here for a long time, and has reached places here I still haven’t managed. A National Champion, and the woman who defined the Gateway title. She hasn’t had the best luck lately, but who am I of all people to judge that? If I overlook her based on that, I might as well throw everything away now.”
She gives a little smile again.
Nao Saegusa: “Because I know what that feeling is like. When you know you can do better, when you know you’re capable of so much more but somehow that is just not what’s happening when you step out there. It sits in your chest and starts to throb and ache. All you want is to change that. Plus, I bet she’d like it if beating me gave her an in to getting another shot at Kaitlin. A woman with Zara’s accomplishments, with that need to boot? I have to be at my best, or I’ll be looking up at the lights tonight. And I can’t let that happen, not now. I’m sorry Zara, but you have to hold that feeling just a little longer.”
She pauses, briefly glancing down at the belt she’s holding to herself. Her other hand goes down, holding it by the strap.
Nao Saegusa: “Something has changed in me.”
Her expression changes to one more determined.
Nao Saegusa: “Now that I have this, I’m carrying more than just myself with me. I’m carrying everyone else that’s had this, everyone I work with, everyone that’s cheered for me. I carry that even here, because I represent more than just me now. I have to be at my best at all times, I have to perform beyond everything I’ve done before, to live up to that. To live up to all the hurt and troubles and pain and losses and the hard-”
She looks down at the belt finally and her words catch in her throat, her hand briefly gripping the belt tighter before she relaxes and looks up.
Nao Saegusa: “All the hard work I put in. I carry all that on my shoulders now too, even here in Zion. I have to live up to that. I have to be worthy of that.”
Another pause.
Nao Saegusa: “I have to.”
After a moment she shakes her head, trying to put on that smile again.
Nao Saegusa: “But don’t worry about all that. That’s just in my head stuff, all it means is tonight everyone is getting a real show! Zara Ivory vs. Nao Saegusa, it’s sure to be an incredible show, I think we’ll make something great together, I’m looking forward to it. And I hope our esteemed National Champion is watching. I’ll make sure it’s a great show for her too, same as it will be for everyone watching. Because to put on the best matches one can, for everyone who tunes in or pays for a ticket…I think that too is what a Hero does.”
The smile grows just a bit, her hands pressing her championship to her body a little tighter.
Nao Saegusa: “And I am a Hero!”
And on that, we fade off.
Draped across her lap is a championship, the words “MOTOR CITY WRESTLING WOMEN’S CHAMPION” in bold black letters, and the name “Justice Mask” etched into the plate on the bottom. In the time since she has last been on Fusion, Nao Saegusa has reached the pinnacle of the other promotion she works for. A champion. She rests a hand on the faceplate of the title and looks up, a small smile appearing on her face.
Nao Saegusa: “So, things have changed a bit now, huh.”
She leans back in the chair she’s sitting in, closing her eyes for a moment.
Nao Saegusa: “I mean, I guess nothing’s changed HERE. I’m not trying to, like…leverage this? Or whatever. I dunno. It’s been hard to think since this happened. I just. Feel like something’s changed.”
She shakes her head.
Nao Saegusa: “I mean. Obviously something changed for me.”
She rubs at her eyes, chuckling.
Nao Saegusa: “What am I even saying right now, jeez.”
She suddenly hops up out of the chair she’s sitting in, one hand coming down to support the championship as she stands, moving her torso side to side stretching.
Nao Saegusa: “Look, I’m not trying to get sappy or anything! Especially since this isn’t even where I won this, this isn’t the place for that. I got stuff to focus on here! I can’t let anything else distract me, right!”
She taps a finger on her chin.
Nao Saegusa: “I certainly wouldn’t want someone thinking I wasn’t focused directly right on her, or else she’d have something to smirk about and say it proves I’m not ready to get re-destroyed by her, I do believe!”
Another chuckle.
Nao Saegusa: “Do-on’t worry Kaitlin, I promise, once I step into a building for a Zion show, my focus is on what I’m doing here. Right on you. On the fun we’re having. I mean, you might not want to call it that, but I can feel it. I think you like me, a little bit at least, more than the others that have tried to come challenge you. You’re a real competitor, so I bet there’s a part of you that likes there’s someone who respects you enough to recognize what you can do, but who still has enough spirit to not tuck the tail or whatever the saying is and walk away after coming up short once. Or maybe I’m, what’s the word, delusional.”
She shrugs.
Nao Saegusa: “Either way, it won’t change what’s coming. We’ll do this again, like we did at Invasion. Maybe it’ll be a repeat, and I get left unconscious in the ring to end the year just like I got left unconscious in the ring to start it. Or maybe it’ll have a different ending. Maybe I’ll shine a little brighter. We won’t know until that night. But it’s not quite that time, and I need to focus on what’s actually ahead. Someone who knows Kaitlin really well.”
Nao Saegusa: “Zara Ivory.”
Her expression is quite serious as she looks ahead to her opponent tonight.
Nao Saegusa: “Someone who’s been here for a long time, and has reached places here I still haven’t managed. A National Champion, and the woman who defined the Gateway title. She hasn’t had the best luck lately, but who am I of all people to judge that? If I overlook her based on that, I might as well throw everything away now.”
She gives a little smile again.
Nao Saegusa: “Because I know what that feeling is like. When you know you can do better, when you know you’re capable of so much more but somehow that is just not what’s happening when you step out there. It sits in your chest and starts to throb and ache. All you want is to change that. Plus, I bet she’d like it if beating me gave her an in to getting another shot at Kaitlin. A woman with Zara’s accomplishments, with that need to boot? I have to be at my best, or I’ll be looking up at the lights tonight. And I can’t let that happen, not now. I’m sorry Zara, but you have to hold that feeling just a little longer.”
She pauses, briefly glancing down at the belt she’s holding to herself. Her other hand goes down, holding it by the strap.
Nao Saegusa: “Something has changed in me.”
Her expression changes to one more determined.
Nao Saegusa: “Now that I have this, I’m carrying more than just myself with me. I’m carrying everyone else that’s had this, everyone I work with, everyone that’s cheered for me. I carry that even here, because I represent more than just me now. I have to be at my best at all times, I have to perform beyond everything I’ve done before, to live up to that. To live up to all the hurt and troubles and pain and losses and the hard-”
She looks down at the belt finally and her words catch in her throat, her hand briefly gripping the belt tighter before she relaxes and looks up.
Nao Saegusa: “All the hard work I put in. I carry all that on my shoulders now too, even here in Zion. I have to live up to that. I have to be worthy of that.”
Another pause.
Nao Saegusa: “I have to.”
After a moment she shakes her head, trying to put on that smile again.
Nao Saegusa: “But don’t worry about all that. That’s just in my head stuff, all it means is tonight everyone is getting a real show! Zara Ivory vs. Nao Saegusa, it’s sure to be an incredible show, I think we’ll make something great together, I’m looking forward to it. And I hope our esteemed National Champion is watching. I’ll make sure it’s a great show for her too, same as it will be for everyone watching. Because to put on the best matches one can, for everyone who tunes in or pays for a ticket…I think that too is what a Hero does.”
The smile grows just a bit, her hands pressing her championship to her body a little tighter.
Nao Saegusa: “And I am a Hero!”
And on that, we fade off.
We cut to the locker room arena in the Save On Foods Memorial Centre, where we see Lilith Parker sitting alone on a bench, getting herself ready for the main event later in the night. Just then, we hear a quick knock at the door, followed by the sound of it swinging open. Just then, we see none other than Jessi Ozborne step into frame, standing next to Lilith.
Jessi Ozborne: Yo, Lily! How we doing? How we feeling about tonight? Where’s Kaya?
Lily sighed as she looked at her phone for a moment then looked over at Jessi. She pushed her glasses up.
Lilith Parker: Honestly I don't know. She's been so distant since the Legion attack. Honestly, I know Doc went to get her but I worry so much about her. I'm excited to represent us against the two of them. GOD needs to learn their place.
Jessi Ozborne: I know. That’s what you want, that’s what I want, that’s what we’re all working to make happen. But look, if want that to happen, we need everybody on the same page, you and your sister included.
Jessi takes a seat on the bench next to Lilith.
Jessi Ozborne: Look, I know shit’s been rough. But right now is your time to step up. You’re her sister, Lil. Her older sister at that. If anyone can get through to her and get her on board with the rest of us, it’s you.
Lily nodded as she reached over to give Jessi a quick hug.
Lilith Parker: I hope wherever doc found her was a good place for her…
Jessi returns the hug, keeping an arm around Lilith afterwards.
Jessi Ozborne: I’m sure it was. We gotta focus on tonight though, no matter what. I’m counting on a lot of things, most of all you. Lil, you and I have known each other for years now. And I know that for as amazing as a competitor that you are, you’re even stronger here.
Jessi points to Lilith’s chest, clearly signaling to her heart.
Jessi Ozborne: You got a good heart, and you’re strong. That’s why I know I can count on you tonight. Help your sister, pull us through, get us the advantage. And then? We out to celebrate. Just like old times, right?
Jessi puts out a hand, waiting for Lilith to answer it. Lily gives her a high five and stands up smiling a bit. She then steps back.
Lilith Parker: I should go find Kaya, so that we're ready for this
Jessi Ozborne: Yeah, go ahead. I gotta get ready for my match, too.
We slowly pan out through the door off the locker room, where we see Kaya Parker standing right by the door. It’s clear by the look on her face that she had been listening to everything being said in the room behind her. She takes off before Lilith can leave as we fade.
MATCH #3: NAO SAEGUSA VS ZARA IVORY
The brawl between the hero against the longest reigns Zion Gateway Champion as the crowd hype for watch these two before the referee bell the ring as Saegusa extending her hand out for shake hand with Ivory but Ivory grabbing her hand and pulling Saegusa into her and Ivory connects with a Clotheslines! Sending Saegusa down to the mat but Ivory not letting Saegusa’s arm go Ivory pulling Saegusa back up to her feets again and Ivory connects with another Clotheslines! But Saegusa is ducking under it! And Saegusa grabbing Ivory from behind and Saegusa counters with a Frankensteiner! Spiking Ivory’s head down to the mat! Before Saegusa grabbing Ivory’s hair and pulling Ivory back up to her feets and Saegusa whipping Ivory into the corner before Saegusa charging into Ivory and Saegusa connects with a Shotgun Dropkick! Sending Ivory’s back hitting the turnbuckle making Ivory staggering away from the corner and Saegusa running towards the rope and hitting the rope back and Saegusa connects with an Enzuigiri! Right to Ivory’s head! Sending Ivory down to the mat! Saegusa grabbing Ivory’s hair and pulling Ivory back up to her feets and Saegusa whipping Ivory into the corner but Ivory reverses and whipping Saegusa into the corner making Saegusa hitting with the corner hard and making Saegusa staggering away from the corner and Ivory running towards the rope and hitting the rope back and Ivory connects with a Dropkick! Kick right to Saegusa’s face sending Saegusa down to the mat! Saegusa rolling to the outside before she slowly getting back to her feets while Ivory running towards the rope and hitting the rope back and Ivory connects with a Suicide Dive! Sending Saegusa down to the floor! Ivory getting back to her feets and grabbing Saegusa’s hair and whipping Saegusa back into the ring and Ivory sliding back into the ring and Ivory grabbing Saegusa’s hair and pulling Saegusa back to her feets and Ivory kick hard right to Saegusa’s guts making Saegusa bending forward and Ivory running towards the rope and hitting the rope back and connects with a Curb Stomp! Stomp Ivory’s head down to the mat! Before Ivory flipping Saegusa over and Ivory hooking Saegusa’s leg up for pinned!
ONE…!
TW-...!
Saegusa kicked out before two counts! Ivory grabbing Saegusa’s hair before Ivory pulling Saegusa back up to her feets and whipping Saegusa into the corner before Ivory charging into the corner and connecting with a Clotheslines! But Saegusa is ducking under it! Making Ivory bumping into the turnbuckle hard! Making Ivory stumble back from the corner before Saegusa grabs Ivory from behind and Ivory connects with a Headbutt! Right to the back of Ivory’s head sending Ivory down to her knees before Saegusa runs towards the rope and hits the rope back and Saegusa connects with a Missile Dropkick! Sending Ivory down to the mat! Before Saegusa gets back to her feets and goes over the apron and connects with a Slingshot Senton! But Ivory rolled away making Saegusa crash with the mat! Saegusa groans in pain before Saegusa slowly gets back to her feets while Ivory runs towards the rope and hits the rope back and Ivory connects with a Dropkick! Kick right to Saegusa’s face sending Saegusa down to the mat! Ivory grabbing Saegusa’s hair and pulling Saegusa back to her feets and whipping Saegusa into the corner before Ivory charging into the corner and connecting with a Clotheslines! Bumping Saegusa into the corner! Ivory grabs Saegusa’s hair and drags Saegusa away from the corner and Ivory connects with a Hurricanrana! Sending Saegusa down to the mat! Ivory grabbing Saegusa’s hair and pulling Saegusa back up to her feets and giving her a huge kick to her stomach and Ivory wrapping her arm around Saegusa’s head and Ivory lifting Saegusa over her head and connecting with a Suplex! Slamming Saegusa down to the mat! Ivory grabs Saegusa’s hair and pulls her back up to her feets but Saegusa slaps her hand away and Saegusa counters with a Roundhouse Kick! Right to Ivory’s head sending Ivory down to the mat! Before Saegusa grabs Ivory’s hair and pulls Ivory back up to her feets and Saegusa connects with a Pele Kick! Right to Ivory’s head! Sending Ivory down to the mat! Before Saegusa climbs over the top rope and Saegusa connects with a SPACIUM CUT, A TOP ROPE LEG DROP! BEFORE SAEGUSA GRABBING ON IVORY’S LEG AND HOOKING UP AS THE REFEREE BEGINS TO COUNTS!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-...!
NO! IVORY KICKED OUT BEFORE THREE! Saegusa slowly getting back to her feets as she begin to clapping her hands to hype the crowd up as the crowd cheering her loudly before Saegusa walk back to Ivory and grabbing Ivory’s hair and pulling Ivory back up to her feets again before Saegusa whipping Ivory into the corner before Saegusa charging into the corner and Saegusa connects with a Shotgun Dropkick! Sending Ivory’s back hitting the turnbuckle hard making Ivory staggering away from the corner and Saegusa running towards the rope and hitting the rope back and Saegusa connects with an Enzuigiri! Kick right to Ivory’s head! Sending Ivory down to the mat! Before Saegusa gets back to her feets and grabs Ivory’s hair and pulls Ivory back up to her feets and whips Ivory into the rope but Ivory reverses and whips Saegusa into the rope and when Saegusa hits the rope back she meets a Dropkick! Sending Saegusa down to the mat! Ivory grabbing Saegusa’s hair and pulling Saegusa back up to her feets and Ivory whipping Saegusa into the corner before Saegusa charging to the corner and connects with a Clotheslines! Bumping Saegusa into the corner before Ivory dragging Saegusa away from the corner but Saegusa slap Ivory’s hand away before Saegusa counters with a Roundhouse Kick! Right to Ivory’s head! Sending Ivory down to her knee! Saegusa picks Ivory back up to her feets again and runs towards the rope but Ivory follows her as Saegusa is stunned only before Ivory connects with a Rebound Clotheslines! Sending Saegusa down to the mat! Ivory grabbing Saegusa’s hair and pulling Saegusa back to her feets again and Ivory whipping Saegusa into the corner before Ivory charging into the corner and connecting with a Clotheslines! Bumping Saegusa into the corner before Ivory tossing Saegusa to the middle of the ring as she slowly gets back to her feets and Ivory running over her and connects with a TEAM OF MISFITS, SPEAR! SPEAR! SPEAR SENDING SAEGUSA DOWN TO THE MAT! BEFORE IVORY GOES OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A VIOLENCE CAUSES SILENCE, A FROG SPLASH! BUT SAEGUSA LIFTING HER KNEES UP! MAKING IVORY HITTING HER KNEES BEFORE GETTING BACK TO HER FEETS MEET A PELE KICK RIGHT TO HER HEAD SENDING IVORY DOWN TO THE MAT AND SAEGUSA CLIMBS OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A JUSTICE CRASH! A PHOENIX SPLASH! LANDING ON TOP OF IVORY! AND SAEGUSA HOOKING HER BOTH LEGS UP AND THE REFEREE GOES DOWN FOR COUNTS!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Nao! Saegusa!
Before Saegusa can even begin to celebrate, she gets taken down from behind, with Kaitlin Williams standing over her, National Championship in hand! She drops the belt in the center of the ring, before attempting to get Saegusa back to her feet! Saegusa begins to fight back however, nailing her with strike after strike to keep the champion away! But Williams is in better shape than Saegusa currently is right now, being able to easily overpower her! She gets Saegusa up, before dropping her on top of the National Championship belt with both variations of Katastrophe!
Amber Westgate: This is disgusting!
Adam LaRue: Kaitlin Williams trying to make sure that Nao Saegusa has zero chance of taking her title come War Games!
Amber Westgate: Hell, at this point, Kaitlin Williams might just insure that Nao Saegusa doesn’t even make it to War Games! What a sickening display!
Williams grabs Saegusa by the face, mushing it into the front plate of the National Championship belt and remarking that this will be as close as she gets to it! Officials begin to pour in to separate the two as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (JUSTICE CRASH)
The camera had flickered onto the interview area backstage, showing both Hana Kaneko and Eden Sterling standing there and talking about who knows what. The microphones didn't pick them up yet. Kaneko, just getting to the arena, wasn't even changed into her gear yet as she wore a jet black blazer accompanied by a lavender colored dress shirt with matching black pants, and a black tie. Holding her entrance mask in one of her hands, that vibrant Kitsune mask that she was somewhat known for wearing.
𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀: “So…seems like we have another week of dealing with the same kind of enemies. They never seem to go away, do they? I feel that one day they're going to have to realize that all of their efforts are being wasted on battles that they just can't come out on top of. I can understand, I suppose, on one face. Plenty of contracts I have had, I spent months gathering information and plotting against one specific person and didn't stop until I could check them off. But, at least that was reasonable. Myself and Eden are something fresh that this tag team division has needed for a long time. You have teams coming and going all the time, but this team before you offers things that other teams could never learn in multiple lifetimes. In the back of my mind, I wondered about this group and why I am associated. I don't like one, I'm skeptical about the other, but, I am sure how I feel about Eden. I suppose I can say I like this one.”
This brings a smirk across Eden’s as she straightens her wrist gauntlet on her right arm. She is already dressed in her gear, tonight she's going with a purple accent color. She nods over at Hana.
EDEN: Ya know, I do have to admit, we do make a pretty good team together. Maybe it's just due to similar goals, or how we approach the business or company, or even this group, but it definitely works. We aren't just some slapped together tag team here for a quick pop. Nah, we aren't like our opponents whom only reason for out together is to stand against us. No chemistry, nothing to mesh, just straight survival on their point.
Eden rolls her eyes.
EDEN: I mean, one of them is a person we've both beaten separately. On our own. And the other, well, she is another whom never travels alone. That I get.
Hana took a look around for a moment while Eden was speaking, just letting out a small sigh once she was done. She fixed her hair away from her face then looked to Eden.
𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀: “I hope this ends up getting used as a lesson to actually think about who you want to stand across from. I can't speak for my friend here, but I like to think that getting in any kind of ring with me just isn't a fun time. I know how to both fight and wrestle. I've had to fight for my survival for over 30 years, I've never been able to just ride by in life like everyone else. It's very common knowledge about my past and how I had to grow up in this world, and how cold it was to me. There's a great chance that every match will be my final match so I have to make sure that I am able to go through every single day and make it out alive. The both of you know what it's like to be able to guarantee your next experience. I don't have that satisfaction.”
Hana looked over at Eden again, not really having an expression on her face. She fiddled with the mask in her hands.
𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀: “I look to every match like it's the last one, but something like this, I just find a little bit of a laugh along with it. This back and forth is childish, and even when I didn't have much of a childhood, I don't need to have one to know how both Ozbourne and Allen are acting like ones. Most of the time I see these things as an exhibition. But, I suppose that we have an issue to resolve, and it starts by beating the two of you tonight. I don't know where we will go from there. But, I keep taking everything one day at a time. I want to show the world what Hana Kaneko can do, but for now, we have to show everybody what Genesis of Destruction can do. Close us out, Eden.”
Eden smiles a faint smile and rolls her neck about, hearing a small crack as she does so.
EDEN: You see, the thing is I believe while they have gone about it in a more childish manner, I also believe they have taken this whole thing personally and it couldn't be anything less. It's not personal for us, it's completely professional. We don't do the things we do and wreak havoc where we do for personal gain. It's strictly business to the both of us. It's all about raising our own momentum and our own strength. If anything, I'd figure the pair of you might understand such methods, but no. Apparently not. So what's going to happen here is what's been happening before. And it'll be a preview to War Games. You stand against the Genesis of Destruction, you will fall. No ifs ands or buts about it.
And with that, Eden clasps Hana on the shoulder. She gets her a small smile and nods as the two glare at the camera for a second or two and then make their way off camera.
Cameras find Yumi Akiyama, backstage in the arena, making her way down the hall in the locker room section before she stops at a door with the Queens Of Chaos logo on the front. She takes a deep breath, dressed in her ring gear, as she raises her hand to knock but stops and turns her side to the door, generally facing the camera but not looking at it.
Yumi Akiyama: "Kusanagi-sama! Hello! It’s been a long time! I know we haven’t spoken much. I never got to officiate one of your matches but I watched all of them when you were in NFW and here, too! I just wanted to let you know it’s a real honor to be sharing the ring with you tonight."
She presses her hands together, takes a deep breath and nods with wavering confidence.
Yumi Akiyama: "Perfect. Got it."
She turns towards the door and raises her hand to knock. Before she can, the door opens quickly and the referee turned wrestler finds herself before Yukiko Kusanagi, also in her full ring and entrance gear. Her brow furrows over her half mask; the Queens of Chaos member confused to find her tag partner for the evening just standing there.
Yukiko Kusanagi: "...."
Yumi Akiyama: "! ! ! !"
If expressions came with sound effects, fans would probably hear the Metal Gear Solid surprise noise as Yumi’s eyes go wide and she freezes with her fist up. She shakily lowers her hand, twiddling her thumbs together.
Yumi Akiyama: "Ah! U-umm..hello, Kusanagi-sama!"
Yukiko sizes her up, half tilting her head to the side.
Yukiko Kusanagi: "Anata wa nanika ga hitsuyōdeshita ka, Akiyama-chan?"
("Did you need something, Akiyama-chan?")
Yumi fidgets nervously as she forgets what she just rehearsed. It’s hard to tell if it’s due to being starstruck or sheer intimidation to be standing before Yukiko in a different environment.
Yumi Akiyama: "Ah…umm…Watashi wa anata o nayama seru tsumori wa arimasen. Kon'ya wa taguchīmu no tatakai ga arimasu. Watashi wa gimon ni omotte imashita…"
("Sorry to bother you! We have a tag team match tonight. I was just wondering if…")
Yumi’s words trail off as she fumbles with what to say. Yukiko gives her a once over again before her posture relaxes and she slaps Yumi in the shoulder.
Yukiko Kusanagi: "Oi. Shinpaishinaide! Ohisashiburidesu. Watashitachi no senryaku ni tsuite hanashimashita ka?"
("Hey. Do not be nervous! Long time, no see. Did you come to talk over strategy?")
Yumi’s eyes light up with surprise. Her mouth moves first with no sound coming out before simply nodding at first and finally responding.
Yumi Akiyama: "Senryaku? Ā! Senryaku! Watashi wa shitaidesu! Kore wa meiyodesu, Kusanagi-sama. Hontōni."
("Strategy? Ah! Strategy! I’d love to! This is an honor, Kusanagi-sama. Truly.")
Yukiko reaches up and unclips her mask from around her face, revealing her full face as she cracks a humored smile and steps aside.
Yukiko Kusanagi: "Chū ni haitte. Hanashimashou."
("Come inside. Let us talk.")
Yumi looks between Yukiko and the inside of the Queens Of Chaos locker room as if she’s just been invited inside the White House. She points.
Yumi Akiyama: "Soko no uchigawa? Watashi wa kyoka sa rete imasu ka?"
("In there? Am I allowed?")
Yukiko gives Yumi a half incredulous look and motions with her arm again.
Yukiko Kusanagi: "Mochiron! Kite."
("Of course! Come on.")
Yumi Akiyama: "Oh wow! Thank you, Kusanagi-sama! Arigatōgozaimasu!”
Yumi smiles and bows thankfully and steps inside the locker room. As Yumi goes inside, Yukiko turns to follow but pauses, looking at the camera and shoots a look as if asking “what the hell are you looking at?” She steps back inside the locker room and closes the door behind her as the shot cuts away.
MATCH #4: JESSI OZBORNE & NADIA ALLEN (1) VS EDEN STERLING & HANA KANEKO (0)
WAR GAMES ADVANTAGE MATCH #2
The bell chimed, commencing this tag team showdown. Allen and Kaneko eyed each other, circling the canvas like chess players before locking up fiercely. A symphony of technical prowess and high-flying athleticism unfolded, with Allen's calculated strikes countering Kaneko's acrobatic agility. Both wrestlers displayed their finesse, captivating the audience with a mix of grapples, strikes, and dazzling aerial assaults.
As the clash intensified, Nadia Allen managed to seize control, tagging in Jessi Ozborne. Ozborne stormed in like a hurricane, her moveset an orchestra of strikes and impactful slams. Yet, Eden Sterling swiftly intercepted, countering Ozborne's onslaught with technical prowess and hard-hitting moves. Both wrestlers engaged in a seesaw battle, unleashing a cacophony of suplexes, submissions, and powerful strikes. The tide turned unpredictably as momentum shifted from one team to the other, the crowd's fervor growing with every near-fall.
In the climax of the match, Ozborne, fueled by the crowd's support, rallied to secure the upper hand. But the crafty duo of Sterling and Kaneko outmaneuvered her, setting up a spectacular sequence. Sterling executed Killer Instinct (Ushigoroshi), driving Ozborne to the mat with undeniable force. With a swift count by the referee, The Genesis of Destruction claimed victory.
Darrion Hughes: The winners of this match…Eden Sterling and Hana! Haneko!
Amber Westgate: Well, that right there has to put the confidence of Team Q.o.C. in a tailspin! Jessi Ozborne, undeniably the team’s captain, just lost this match for herself and Nadia Allen!
Adam LaRue: If I’m Allen, I’m really questioning the ability of the Queens to aid me in something like this! War Games is by far one of the most brutal matches we have in Zion Wrestling! Going into that double-ringed cage with a team you’re not 100% confident in is suicide, especially now that there’s a chance that Team G.o.D. could capture the advantage!
Sterling and Hana celebrate outside the ring, with Allen trying to help Ozborne to her feet following the match! We can see Ozborne profusely apologizing to Allen, with Allen having to reassure her constantly that everything is fine as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (KILLER INSTINCT)
MATCH #5: YUKIKO KUSANAGI & YUMI AKIYAMA VS HOT SAWSE
The match starts off between Yumi Akiyama and Mikey II Spicy starting for their respective teams. Mikey starts off playing up to the crowd and flexing his muscles for Yumi who blushes and giggles a little. When the two finally go for a lockup, Mikey twists her into an arm wringer but Yumi rolls out of it and twists Mikey’s arm back before hitting a few backhand chops then coming off the ropes for a Springboard Armdrag. Yumi runs off the ropes and comes in with a Running Crossbody and pinning Mikey.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Yumi pulls Mikey up and lays in with some Strong Style Knees and Forearms, knocking Mikey around a bit. She looks for a Belly to Back Suplex but Mikey counters into a Snapmare and goes for a Chinlock. Yumi’s able to get to her feet and push Mikey back into the corner where Sweatmaker blind tags himself in. He steps into the ring, gyrates his hips to get a reaction from the crowd and throws a few shots to Yumi’s midsection before Irish Whipping her across the ring into her and Yukiko’s corner. Sweatmaker runs in and dives for a corner splash but Yumi gets out of the way and grabs him by the wrist. Another arm wringer as she tags in Yukiko Kusanagi who climbs to the top turnbuckle and dives off with a kneedrop onto Sweatmaker’s arm. Yumi steps out onto the apron and Yukiko takes over, laying into the masked wrestler with a series of stiff kicks and chops. She takes Sweatmaker off balance with a Spinning Thrust Kick before hitting the ropes and dropping him with a Slingblade. The Memorial Centre pops as Yukiko hops to her feet. Sweatmaker starts slowly getting up as Yukiko begins kicking and swatting him in the head, drawing a verbal reaction from Mikey II Spicy but Yukiko suddenly breaks off from Sweatmaker and this a Yakuza Kick, sending him off the apron.
Yukiko turns around, back to Sweatmaker who shoves her into the corner and blasts her with an elbow. Once. Twice. Thrice. The referee calls for the break and Sweatmaker steps back, raising his fists and dancing for the crowd. He doesn’t see Yukiko slowly look at him, barely phased by the shots. As soon as he turns back, Yukiko comes charging out of the corner, flooring him with “N.I.B (Running STO).” This time, before Sweatmaker can get up, Yukiko starts in with Vicious Stomps, driving her boot repeatedly into his chest. She gets to the point where she grabs onto his wrists, holding him in place for the assault.
It’s here that the referee and even Yumi Akiyama start asking Yukiko to ease up. Yukiko does let up but she throws her arms up, arguing with the referee before looking at Yumi and tagging her in with a swat to the shoulder. Yukiko motions for her to get in and take over. Yumi steps aside onto the apron, calling for Sweatmaker to rise where she comes into the ring with an attempt at “Death From Above (Phenomenal Forearm)” but Sweatmaker rolls forward, narrowly dodging the strike. Yumi lands in a roll and pops up to her feet as Sweatmaker comes springing back at her but Yumi nails him with a kick to the midsection, staggering him enough that she’s able to pick him up for the “Danger Zone (Styles Clash).” She plants him and rolls him over into a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Darrion Hughes: "Here are your winners…the team of Yukiko Kusanagi and Yumi Akiyama!"
Amber Westgate: "Despite what seems like a bit of differing opinions, they made a solid team!"
Adam LaRue: "They definitely put the work on Hot Sawse, Amber!"
Hot Sawse leave ringside, licking their wounds as the referee raises the arms of Yukiko and Yumi. Yumi turns to Yukiko and bows before the two shake hands. Yukiko clasps Yumi’s hand in both of hers, bowing back as the crowd cheers. Yukiko claps and points to Yumi, bidding the crowd give it up for her. Yumi begins to soak in the praise from the audience when SUDDENLY SHE’S BLINDSIDED BY A “STEEL FEATHER (BLACK MASS)” BY YUKIKO!!!!
Adam LaRue: "WHAT THE HELL?!"
Amber Westgate: "WHAT IS YUKIKO KUSANAGI DOING?!"
The audience’s cheers quickly turn into boos as Yukiko looms over Yumi down on the mat, completely dazed from the kick. The referee steps in front of Yukiko, trying to call her off but the Osaka Devil shoves them aside and grabs Yumi by the hair, pulling her up with an arm around her head. She hooks the arms and DRILLS YUMI INTO THE MAT WITH “KURO GISHIKI (DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER)!!!!!” Yumi lies prone on the mat, motionless as Yukiko sits up, cross legged and looks around at the angry audience. An empty, vacant look on her face as she stares ahead of her.
Amber Westgate: "What the hell is going on?!"
Adam LaRue: "Amber, I…I… Why?!"
Yukiko looks beside her at Yumi’s form and pats her on the back before rolling out of the ring, allowing the referee to tend to her. Yukiko walks up the ramp as each fan she passes throws their hands up in confusion.
Crowd: "WHAT-THE-FUCK?! WHAT-THE FUCK?! WHAT-THE-FUCK?! WHAT-THE FUCK?! WHAT-THE-FUCK?! WHAT-THE FUCK?!"
Yukiko shows no response until she reaches the top of the ramp and slowly looks back at the scene left inside the ring…and she just smiles…before continuing on towards backstage.
RESULT: PINFALL (DANGER ZONE)
MATCH #6: MORGANA SUMMERS VS SELENE JACKSON
As the bell chimed, Summers took the initiative, charging at Jackson with a rapid series of kicks. Jackson deftly countered, dodging and retaliating with a fierce dropkick that caught Summers off guard. The match began with a fervent back-and-forth, each competitor displaying her array of acrobatics and bone-crushing strikes.
Summers utilized her agility, unleashing a sequence of high-flying maneuvers—diving clotheslines, spinning leg drops, and calculated Samoan drops—attempting to keep Jackson on her toes. But Jackson wasn't one to be outdone, responding with impactful DDTs, spine-shattering suplexes, and a mix of striking attacks that visibly rattled Summers. The audience was gripped as the momentum swung from one wrestler to the other, the energy pulsating within the ring.
As the match approached its climax, Summers appeared to be gaining an upper hand with her relentless assaults. However, Jackson, known for her cunning strategies, found an opening. In a crafty move, while locked in a grapple with Summers, she slyly used the ring ropes to roll her adversary up for a pin, hooking Summers' tights out of the referee's sight. The count began, 1… 2… 3!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Selene! Jackson!
Amber Westgate: Selene Jackson takes the win tonight, though not through the most savoury of means!
Adam LaRue: Given the type of things that Morgana Summers has done to win matches, this time relatively tame!
Jackson rolls out of the ring, raising her hand in victory as Summers watches on! Her face is initially lined with anger, but as she sits back and thinks about it, a sick smile crosses it instead! Summers seems more impressed than anything as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (ROLL UP)
MAIN EVENT: THE DEATHRIDERS (1) VS LEGION & MAI BLACKMAN (1)
WAR GAMES ADVANTAGE MATCH #3
Darrion Hughes: The following tag team contest…is a War Games Advantage Match…scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…representing The Hive…from Aokigahara, Japan…weighing in at 165 lbs…Legion!
And her partner…from Chicago, Illinois…weighing in at 135 lbs…Mai! Blackman!
And their opponents…representing The Queens of Chaos…at a combined weight of 228 lbs…the team of Kaya and Lilith Parker…The! Deathriders!
Amber Westgate: Team QoC and Team GoD are now neck and neck here to cap off the night! The Deathriders need to secure this win in order for their team to have the advantage at War Games!
Adam LaRue: If I’m the rest of Team QoC right now, I’m confident as ever! Mai Blackman and Legion have gone on the record to say that they despise each other! They’re hardly a functioning team! Meanwhile, The Parker Sisters are one of the most decorated tag teams not just in Zion Wrestling, but in all of the wrestling world! This a fight they can’t lose!
Kaya starts this one off against Legion, with the two quickly locking up in the center of the ring! Legion seems like she’s got the upper hand to start off here, trapping Kaya in a Side Headlock! But Kaya is able to slip out of it, getting behind Legion and snaring her into a Hammerlock instead! She adds onto the damage, lifting Legion up before dropping her with a Back Suplex! She rolls through with Legion in tow, this time pulling her in and dropping her with a Ripcord Knee Strike! Legion tumbles to the mat as Kaya makes the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Legion! Kaya doesn’t let up on her however, snatching her straight into a Side Headlock off the pin! The two naturally make it back up to their feet together, with Kaya looking to take Legion to the corner and make a tag to Lilith! But after some time Legion refuses to budge, stalling both women’s momentum! Kaya tries desperately to reach for the tag at this point, with Legion taking advantage by suddenly pushing her right into Lilith! This knocks Lilith off the apron, with Legion immediately grabbing Kaya from behind and rolling her up with a Schoolboy!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Kaya! She immediately darts to her feet, looking to catch Legion with a Knee Strike! But Legion sidesteps the shot, grabbing Kaya from behind and dropping her with a German Suplex! She’s nowhere near done however, pulling Kaya back to her feet before dropping her with a second German Suplex! She caps off the onslaught, dragging Kaya all the way over to her corner and throwing her into the turnbuckles with a third German Suplex! She tags in Blackman, before placing a boot against Kaya’s chest as she’s seated in the corner! Blackman backs up in the ring, before rushing in and nailing Kaya with a Sliding D! Pin by Blackman!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Kaya! Blackman stays on her whoever, pinning her down with a variation of wear down holds to keep Kaya distanced from her corner! Kaya is eventually able to fight back however, catching Blackman’s arm in just the right position to get her into a Seated Fujiwara Armbar! Legion intervenes now, rushing in behind Kaya and nailing her over the head with a Knee Strike! Lilith now gets involved, grabbing Legion from behind and throwing her out of the ring through the ropes! Blackman makes it back to her feet as well, looking to take a swing at Lilith! She ducks it, throwing Blackman out of the ring with Legion! Lilith looks for the opportunity to pull off one of The Deathriders trademark moves, as she hits the ropes, seemingly about to go for a Suicide Dive! But it's a trick, with Lilith sliding under the ropes instead as Kaya launches herself to the outside with a Slingshot Crossbody! But the move surprisingly backfires, with Legion and Blackman pushing Lilith in the way, causing Kaya to collapse on top of her own sister!
Kaya tries to check and see if Lilith is okay, with the momentary distraction being all that’s needed for Legion to floor her with a Big Boot! Blackman drags her back into the ring, waiting for her to get up before nailing her with a Chicago Kiss! Headbutt connects! Pin by Blackman!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Kaya! Blackman doesn’t let this deter her however, as she waits for Kaya to make it to her feet before going after her with The System! But Kaya ducks the Spinning Back Elbow, getting Blackman right in position before dropping her with a Belly-To-Back Facebuster! She wastes not a second’s more time, diving into her corner and tagging in Lilith Parker! The crowd immediately comes unglued as Lilith comes in like a house of fire, immediately rushing to the opposite corner and dropping Legion off the apron with a Dropkick! She immediately gets to her feet, rushing under a Clothesline attempt from Blackman before hitting the ropes and connecting with a Running Hurricanrana!
Blackman rolls out of the ring now, with Lilith seeing an opportunity to fly! She hits the ropes, before launching herself out of the ring with a Suicide Dive to Blackman! She rushes back into the ring, hitting the ropes before nailing a Suicide Dive to Legion now! She re-enters the ring once again, hitting the ropes and nailing Blackman with another Suicide Dive! She grabs Blackman and throws her into the ring, waiting for her to stagger back up to her feet before nailing her with a Discus Big Boot! Lilith with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Legion re-enters the ring, looking to break up the pin! But Kaya intercepts!
THREE-
NO! Legion hoists Kaya up, dropping her right on top of Lilith before the three! Kaya immediately bounces back to her feet, looking to brawl with Legion some more! But the official has had enough of the extra shenanigans, fighting to push Kaya back! All the while, Lilith gets back to her feet, waiting for Blackman to get up so that she can hit the Superknee Slingshot! But before she can, Legion rushes right in front of her, spewing the green mist into her face! The referee fails to notice it due to having to hold back Kaya, with Lilith’s blinding going unpunished! She staggers, with Blackman rushing in and nailing her with The System! Spinning Back Elbow connects! Blackman with the pin, being sure to use her arm to cover Lilith’s face!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Legion and Mai! Blackman!
Amber Westgate: Legion and Blackman pull off what many people would call an upset, and secure the advantage for Team GoD!
Adam LaRue: This has gotta be a crushing loss for The Deathriders, especially since it means that Team QoC will now be at a disadvantage next Saturday in Vancouver!
Blackman and Legion celebrate their win, seemingly giving each other a knowing nod as they’ve gained a very slight respect for each other in this match! Meanwhile, Lilith writhes in agony on the mat, with Kaya looking towards her with a deadpan expression as we fade!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…representing The Hive…from Aokigahara, Japan…weighing in at 165 lbs…Legion!
And her partner…from Chicago, Illinois…weighing in at 135 lbs…Mai! Blackman!
And their opponents…representing The Queens of Chaos…at a combined weight of 228 lbs…the team of Kaya and Lilith Parker…The! Deathriders!
Amber Westgate: Team QoC and Team GoD are now neck and neck here to cap off the night! The Deathriders need to secure this win in order for their team to have the advantage at War Games!
Adam LaRue: If I’m the rest of Team QoC right now, I’m confident as ever! Mai Blackman and Legion have gone on the record to say that they despise each other! They’re hardly a functioning team! Meanwhile, The Parker Sisters are one of the most decorated tag teams not just in Zion Wrestling, but in all of the wrestling world! This a fight they can’t lose!
Kaya starts this one off against Legion, with the two quickly locking up in the center of the ring! Legion seems like she’s got the upper hand to start off here, trapping Kaya in a Side Headlock! But Kaya is able to slip out of it, getting behind Legion and snaring her into a Hammerlock instead! She adds onto the damage, lifting Legion up before dropping her with a Back Suplex! She rolls through with Legion in tow, this time pulling her in and dropping her with a Ripcord Knee Strike! Legion tumbles to the mat as Kaya makes the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Legion! Kaya doesn’t let up on her however, snatching her straight into a Side Headlock off the pin! The two naturally make it back up to their feet together, with Kaya looking to take Legion to the corner and make a tag to Lilith! But after some time Legion refuses to budge, stalling both women’s momentum! Kaya tries desperately to reach for the tag at this point, with Legion taking advantage by suddenly pushing her right into Lilith! This knocks Lilith off the apron, with Legion immediately grabbing Kaya from behind and rolling her up with a Schoolboy!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Kaya! She immediately darts to her feet, looking to catch Legion with a Knee Strike! But Legion sidesteps the shot, grabbing Kaya from behind and dropping her with a German Suplex! She’s nowhere near done however, pulling Kaya back to her feet before dropping her with a second German Suplex! She caps off the onslaught, dragging Kaya all the way over to her corner and throwing her into the turnbuckles with a third German Suplex! She tags in Blackman, before placing a boot against Kaya’s chest as she’s seated in the corner! Blackman backs up in the ring, before rushing in and nailing Kaya with a Sliding D! Pin by Blackman!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Kaya! Blackman stays on her whoever, pinning her down with a variation of wear down holds to keep Kaya distanced from her corner! Kaya is eventually able to fight back however, catching Blackman’s arm in just the right position to get her into a Seated Fujiwara Armbar! Legion intervenes now, rushing in behind Kaya and nailing her over the head with a Knee Strike! Lilith now gets involved, grabbing Legion from behind and throwing her out of the ring through the ropes! Blackman makes it back to her feet as well, looking to take a swing at Lilith! She ducks it, throwing Blackman out of the ring with Legion! Lilith looks for the opportunity to pull off one of The Deathriders trademark moves, as she hits the ropes, seemingly about to go for a Suicide Dive! But it's a trick, with Lilith sliding under the ropes instead as Kaya launches herself to the outside with a Slingshot Crossbody! But the move surprisingly backfires, with Legion and Blackman pushing Lilith in the way, causing Kaya to collapse on top of her own sister!
Kaya tries to check and see if Lilith is okay, with the momentary distraction being all that’s needed for Legion to floor her with a Big Boot! Blackman drags her back into the ring, waiting for her to get up before nailing her with a Chicago Kiss! Headbutt connects! Pin by Blackman!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Kaya! Blackman doesn’t let this deter her however, as she waits for Kaya to make it to her feet before going after her with The System! But Kaya ducks the Spinning Back Elbow, getting Blackman right in position before dropping her with a Belly-To-Back Facebuster! She wastes not a second’s more time, diving into her corner and tagging in Lilith Parker! The crowd immediately comes unglued as Lilith comes in like a house of fire, immediately rushing to the opposite corner and dropping Legion off the apron with a Dropkick! She immediately gets to her feet, rushing under a Clothesline attempt from Blackman before hitting the ropes and connecting with a Running Hurricanrana!
Blackman rolls out of the ring now, with Lilith seeing an opportunity to fly! She hits the ropes, before launching herself out of the ring with a Suicide Dive to Blackman! She rushes back into the ring, hitting the ropes before nailing a Suicide Dive to Legion now! She re-enters the ring once again, hitting the ropes and nailing Blackman with another Suicide Dive! She grabs Blackman and throws her into the ring, waiting for her to stagger back up to her feet before nailing her with a Discus Big Boot! Lilith with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Legion re-enters the ring, looking to break up the pin! But Kaya intercepts!
THREE-
NO! Legion hoists Kaya up, dropping her right on top of Lilith before the three! Kaya immediately bounces back to her feet, looking to brawl with Legion some more! But the official has had enough of the extra shenanigans, fighting to push Kaya back! All the while, Lilith gets back to her feet, waiting for Blackman to get up so that she can hit the Superknee Slingshot! But before she can, Legion rushes right in front of her, spewing the green mist into her face! The referee fails to notice it due to having to hold back Kaya, with Lilith’s blinding going unpunished! She staggers, with Blackman rushing in and nailing her with The System! Spinning Back Elbow connects! Blackman with the pin, being sure to use her arm to cover Lilith’s face!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Legion and Mai! Blackman!
Amber Westgate: Legion and Blackman pull off what many people would call an upset, and secure the advantage for Team GoD!
Adam LaRue: This has gotta be a crushing loss for The Deathriders, especially since it means that Team QoC will now be at a disadvantage next Saturday in Vancouver!
Blackman and Legion celebrate their win, seemingly giving each other a knowing nod as they’ve gained a very slight respect for each other in this match! Meanwhile, Lilith writhes in agony on the mat, with Kaya looking towards her with a deadpan expression as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (THE SYSTEM)
Amber Westgate: Well tonight has been a wonderful night, as has the entirety of the year 2023 on the blue brand!
Adam LaRue: For over two years now, we have been glad to bring you your weekly dose of wrestling goodness on Friday nights, and it means the world to all of us here in Zion Wrestling whenever you pack the stands or watch from home, so thank you very much from all of us here in Zion!
Amber Westgate: We’ve got one last show to bring you before the clock strikes midnight into 2024, and what a show it is! Let’s run down next Saturday’s War Games card!
Adam LaRue: The participants were finalized this Monday night on Mayhem and the Zion fans are still abuzz over it! At War Games, the Undisputed Tag Team Championships are on the line as Daria Dorsey and Angelica Matthews defend them against, Team Big, Tall, and Cute as FUCK, Calvin Faye and Brianna Logan, D.R.E.A.M., Thotline Miami, and the odd couple of Willa Stoneheart and Lena Galante!
Amber Westgate: Three top-tier athletes go head-to-head-to-head for what has quickly become the workhorse belt of Zion Wrestling! Both Yumi Akiyama and Yukiko Kusanagi target Gianna Rojas’ Viral Championship! However, with how things transpired earlier in the night between the two challengers, how exactly will things go with the champion involved?
Adam LaRue: Fusion’s Ayu Megumi has been on a steady rise as she’s been defending her Interim Queen of Strong Style Championship against all comers! But will she hit a brick wall in the form of Mayhem’s own Machochist Genius? We’ll find out in Vancouver, as Megumi puts it all on the line against Akane Yamashita!
Amber Westgate: The Shining Hero Star has had the National Championship in her crosshairs for a long time! But a ruthless competitor stands in her way, and she’s not making it easy! After the attack earlier tonight, Nao Saegusa fights an uphill battle, as she looks to rest the National Championship away from a dominant and undefeated champion in Kaitlin Williams!
Adam LaRue: Things between these two rival factions have hit critical mass, with Fusion GM Kai Morgan hoping that locking them up in a cage may finally be the solution they need! Next Saturday, war commences, as the team of Jessi Ozborne, Blaze Darling, Nadia Allen, and The Deathriders take on Legion, Maki Megumi, Hana Kaneko, Eden Sterling, and Mai Blackman…in War Games!
Amber Westgate: And I can confirm that this match I’m about to announce will be the MAIN EVENT! ISIS has been on a tear from the moment she debuted here in Zion Wrestling! Now, the path that she claims Fate has set out for her leads her straight to the World Championship! But in her way stands one of the greatest World Champions that Zion has ever seen! Next Saturday, an unstoppable force meets an immovable object! Jordan Majors vs ISIS! In the Main Event of War Games, next Saturday!
We cut the ring. Jordan Majors and ISIS are already in their respective positions. Each woman is sitting at opposite sides of the table waiting to get the party started. Standing in the ring with them is backstage interviewer Amy Porter with a microphone in hand.
Amy Porter:“Victoria... are you having a great time tonight?!”
The crowd enthusiastically cheers. They have seen a lot take place. The energy in the building is just as high as it was earlier in the night.
Amy Porter:“As you all know, ISIS as of November 30th completed her 90 days at Gateway Champion. That granted her the right to challenge the longest reigning World Champion of the Fusion brand, Jordan Majors. In a few moments, they are going to make their match official. Ladies, the floor is yours.”
Amy Porter leaves the ring. ISIS takes the folder with the contract in it. Opening the folder up, she grabs the pen with her right hand and the microphone with her left. She brings the microphone to her lips.
ISIS:“Jordan...”
ISIS takes a deep breath.
ISIS:“Before the title of God of Destruction was bestowed onto me by Fate, I was a dreamer just like you. I was a normal human being minding her own business, believing I was destined for a normal pedestrian life until one day Fate sent a man by the name of Donovan Cunningham my way. Fate spoke through him. Fate told me I was destined to accomplish great things. At the time I thought he was a slick man with a gift for gab, after much thought I asked myself, who wouldn’t take the opportunity to become part of the greatest profession on the planet? The more and more I bulldozed through the competition it became apparent to me. I am special.”
ISIS flashes a faint smile.
ISIS:“It is pretty damn hard to be one of a kind. I have made it look effortless. My entire run here in Zion I have had to watch others get their opportunity to become a World Champion. When these choose your own challenger situations have occurred, those same champions did everything in their power to avoid me. Contrary to what everyone believes, I am not always a big fan of everything Fate has bestowed.
ISIS rolls her eyes.
ISIS:“There have been moments where I asked Fate, why is this person cutting ahead of me in line? Who else has been a double champion in this company, Jordan? No one but me!”
“There is a short list of people who have more than 15+ wins and counting without suffering a loss, that list includes one of your fellow Queens, before I ended her streak of course. And myself.”
“I don’t even keep track of how many wins in a row I have anymore. Meaningless to me, but what does grind my gears Jordan. Up until the point Fate bestowed upon me Legion, Maki, Hana, Eden... all anyone can focus on now is ISIS needs help. Ask Jessi if I needed help to put her down? I didn’t.”
“Ask Alexis Lemon if I needed help to put her down. I didn’t.”
“A couple weeks ago, my last Gateway Championship defense, I didn’t need any help to put Lena down.”
“You may question the few times during my Hardcore title reign when Maki came out, I didn’t ask Maki to come down to the ring. She does so on her own accord. She’s loyal to me. I always reward loyalty, say what you want. Hearing you and the others chirp about the walls cracking, there are holes in my game, that couldn’t be further from the truth, so I’ll tell you what...
ISIS leans forward. She makes it a point to glare at the World Champion.
ISIS:“Just like I made the promise to Jessi about G.O.D standing down, there will be no G.O.D involvement during our match. I want NO ONE questioning who I am. You may challenge whether I am God or not, the last thing you or anyone else will question is me as the undisputed World Champion. There will be no controversy. There will be no what if. Whatever cracks you and everyone else believe there are, those questions will go away after I put you down.”
ISIS slams the microphone on the table. She signs the contract. She pushes the folder over to Jordan. Leaning back in her chair, she crosses her arms as she continues to stare at the World Champion. Jordan picks the microphone up off the table and looks across the way at ISIS.
Jordan Majors: I hope you’re done. Because good lord you just spew endless amounts of garbage every time someone puts a microphone in your hand. I know that sounds harsh, but because you’re confident you just think you can say anything you want and it will come out sounding like perfection. The problem is that you’re so full of your own crap by this point that no one would be able to convince you otherwise. You’ve won this match and that match and they’ve all proven that you’re the best.
Jordan takes the title off of her shoulder and slaps it down on the table.
Jordan Majors: But not yet. Because you haven’t won THIS, yet.
Jordan stands up and goes behind her chair.
Jordan Majors: I’m sure you look at me and you see nothing but someone who is completely disgusted to be around you. Because if you don’t, you should. Don’t get me wrong. I respect what you do in the ring. I’d be a fool not to. You practically look like a giant standing in a ring with me. You’re a beast. But outside of what you do in this ring? You’re a despicable human being. Yeah, you knew this was coming. I see you smiling. What you did to Indi was enough to make me want to end you right where you sit. I wasn’t in a position to do it then, but I am now. I can do this whole place a favor and end this entire facade with just this match. Still respecting what you’re capable of in the ring. But out of it? Nah.
Jordan grins and shakes her head. She leans down on the table and looks right at ISIS.
Jordan Majors: But special? Nah, you ain’t special sweetheart. You might be built differently. You might be the most confident bitch on this whole roster. But someone once told me… you can’t bullshit the bullshit artist. Deep inside that brain of yours, behind the shell that your handlers helped you develop, you know that one day this is all going to come crashing down. The G.O.D? They will abandon you. They will start looking to pick you off left and right and get what’s left. You’re a lioness surrounded by jackals. They love you for what they think you are. But they won’t love you when they find out what you really are. A fraud.
The crowd reacts to that and Jordan nods her head and the grin on her face grows.
Jordan Majors: You know the time is coming. You know it. This won’t last forever. In fact… it won’t last much longer at all. Because at War Games, when you and I step into that ring, I’m going to end it. I’m going to turn this fairytale of yours into dust. You put me on a pedestal long ago and you’re coming in like some sort of Hercules wannabe hellbent on destroying what I built here. But you’ll never be on my level. You’ll never be seen the same way in this company that Jordan Majors is. Hell, you’ll never even reach Zach Porter status, and half the locker room uses him as a punch line.
What you’re not getting, ISIS, is that your winning streak means nothing. Plenty people in this company have gone on shorter streaks and accomplished much, much more than you have. Maybe one day you’ll reach that level, but not with a bunch of sniveling little brown nosers up your tail. If this…
Jordan reaches over and taps on the World Heavyweight Championship.
Jordan Majors: ...is your fate? You’ve got to go through me. Jessi didn’t prove you have cracks. She proved you’re broken. All the confidence you’re displaying? It’s just to overshadow the insecurity that no one sees you in the same class as the top of this company. You beat Jessi Ozborne and do people talk about you? Nope. They’re still talking about her. You are not the moment, girl. You’re not IT. You are not, SPECIAL. At War Games, I will prove exactly that. And you can sit there looking pissed off at me for tearing you into nothing, but that’s what’s going to happen. You will be torn into nothing. All of this bullshit you did. For nothing. And what will be left for you then, huh? Nothing.
Jordan smirks and shakes her head as she reaches for the contract and pulls it in to sign it. She closes the notebook and tosses it on the table before grabbing the title. ISIS stands and comes face to face with her, Jordan looking up and ISIS looking down at her. Jordan holds up the title and keeps the grin on her face. She turns to leave and ISIS whips her back around. ISIS picks Jordan up and aims for the table, but Jordan counters into the Chapter 11! The double knee facebreaker doesn’t drop ISIS! She wobbles back into the ropes and then stumbles forward! Jordan tracks her and then hits a CASH OUT! JUMPING CUTTER INTO THE TABLE! ISIS quickly rolls out of the ring and to the outside!
The final image of the Fusion broadcast is of Jordan Majors holding up the World Heavyweight Championship. She is facing ISIS who at this point is leaning against the barricade staring up at the woman she is looking to dethrone with murderous intent written on her face.
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