Post by WASTELAND on Mar 21, 2024 10:35:52 GMT
Inside the locker room, newcomer Evelin Delgado looks around with her arms crossed over her chest and her rolling suitcase standing beside her. Her dark hair is slicked back into a ponytail and she’s got a smile on her face, nodding to herself.
Evelin Delgado: This place, I like it already - much nicer than anything we had while we were in Mexico. What do you think, Logan?
Logan Traeger steps up next to her as she asks, looking contently at the locker room and nodding his head as he removes his sunglasses and puts them inside the inner pocket of his suit jacket.
Logan Traeger: Bright lights, no rogue animals, and nothing comparable to a hazard in sight. I’d say we’ve upgraded. This… this is lavish, and it’s been a long time. How are you feeling?
She looks over at him, her smile widening.
Evelin Delgado: A long time for you, maybe. For me, this is my first match in America. So… lots of things are what I’m feeling. Excited, nervous, like that. Mi familia, they’re watching from home in Colombia too. And I hope they’ll be proud of me.
Logan smirks.
Logan Traeger: I would bet they already are proud, as am I. This is your night, don’t let one second go unfelt or underutilized. Impact statements will be made, and the dawn of a new era begins.
Evelin puts a hand on his arm.
Evelin Delgado: It’s your night too, Logan. No longer enmascarado, not like in Mexico or like you were before. They will see why you belong at the top and why it’s only a matter of time before you become un campeon. They will see why I fight so long to be here, in America, chasing dreams. And I’m glad that I get to do this with you.
He takes her hand in his, then puts his other hand over top her knuckles.
Logan Traeger: Always mutual. And remember, nobody ever dared to dream and failed because they acted on it. From this moment, you’ve already achieved success, and moving forward, it compounds. As for me… I’ve seen some prominence before, and I intend to get it again. Everyone in the way is a casualty of grander vision. The game changes tonight, it changes now.
Glancing down at her watch, Evelin nods in agreement and then looks back up at him, kissing him on the cheek.
Evelin Delgado: Si, because my match is up first, so I should start to get ready now. And when it’s your turn? I’ll be back here watching.
He kisses her hand before letting it go, smiling ear to ear.
Logan Traeger: First impression that will last a lifetime. You set the tone for the night, show the world what’s to come. Just like Scarface, the World is Yours. The greatest woman to ever step foot into a ring. That’ll be what’s said when looking back on this night in the future. When night one is done, we celebrate.
Logan unbuttons the middle of his suit jacket and takes a few steps back, giving Evelin the time she needs to prepare and soak in the gravity of the night.
OPENING CONTESTEvelin Delgado Debut
Cereza offered her hand for a friendly, respectful handshake before the match started, but Evelin was having none of it. With a swift snap, she launched Cereza across the ring with a release German suplex, the impact causing the fans to let a hiss escape their mouths. Cereza got back to her feet and ran at Evelin, managing to land an arm drag and then a breathtaking hurracanrana, briefly shifting the momentum in her favor. However, Evelin's relentless assault continued with multiple elbow strikes and a few knife edge chops going back-to-back came down on Cereza like a relentless storm. Despite Cereza's resilience, Evelin's European uppercut and enzuigiri found their mark, leaving her staggering and vulnerable. The audience held its breath as Evelin ascended the turnbuckle, launching herself into the air with a beautiful frog splash that crushed Cereza beneath her. As Cereza struggled to rise, Evelin delivered a devastating running clothesline that almost flipped the other woman over. With desperation fueling her, Cereza summoned her remaining strength, countering Evelin's Snap Armbar with another beautiful arm drag. Making the decision that it was time to put an end to the hopeful Cinderella story that Cereza was going for, Evelin viciously executed the Jefa Perra that brought Cereza crashing to the canvas in a heap. With a smirk, Evelin went for the pin, and the referee slid to the mat.
ONE…!
TWO…!!
THREE…!!!
WINNER: Evelin Delgado
Backstage, Taylor Gibson and Cindy Collins step out of the locker room, dressed in their ring gear and ready to step into the ring for their match with the Gemstones.
Taylor Gibson::
“Hey, camera guy. Try and keep up with us, Kay?”
The girls walk through the hallway, talking into the camera as they make their way through the backstage area.
Cindy Collins::
“So tonight it's the Gemstones taking us on. We'd be lying if we said we weren't excited about it.”
Taylor Gibson:::
“Definitely a bucket list match. Another great team for us to prove ourselves against.”
Cindy Collins::
“Jumping to Wasteland has reinvigorated us. Every other week we’re getting another dream match and tonight is no different. We respect the Gemstones, we respect them enough to give them our hardest shots tonight.”
Taylor Gibson::
“Tonight isn't about championships, it's about proving who the best team is. We tell you guys every week that it's us and we're going to prove it again and again until everyone out there KNOWS that it's us.”
Cindy Collins::
“Even gemstones can crack under enough pressure. But not us, we’re harder than diamonds and all the pressure in the world is no pressure at all for your wasteland tag team champs.”
Taylor and Cindy walk past the camera, the closing shot being them walking away as their match is mere moments away.
MATCH TWOThotline Miami vs The Gemstones
Taylor Gibson and Ruby Steele start this match for their teams as they lock up! Gibson has the upper hand at the start of the match, but Steele quickly recaptures the advantage, getting her head out of the grip and reversing with a Waistlock! Gibson once again takes back control, dropping out of the hold and raising her legs from the mat to snare Steele into a Victory Roll Pin! Steele kicks out at two, with both competitors getting to their feet in unison! Steele charges towards Gibson, who looks to cut her off with a swing! But Steele rushes underneath it, jumping to the second rope before taking Gibson down with a Springboard Hurricanrana! Gibson scrambles to get to her feet, with Steele looking to take advantage as she gets her in position for a Powerbomb! Steele goes for the lift, but Gibson reverses, dropping her to the mat with a Frankensteiner! Rana Pin by Gibson off of this, with Steele kicking out at two again!
Both Gibson and Steele make it back to their feet off the pin attempt, with the latter getting the jump on the former with a boot to the midsection! Steele then proceeds to wring Gibson’s arm, dragging her towards her corner and tagging in Sapphire Taylor! She gets Gibson into a Waistlock, with Taylor jumping off the top rope and planting her with a Springboard Dropkick that sets her up perfectly for a Belly-to-Back Suplex! Taylor quickly goes for the pin off of this impressive move, but Gibson is able to get the shoulder up before three! Taylor pulls Gibson to her feet, looking for a Vertical Suplex to take her down! But Gibson reverses it, getting her up with a Suplex lift instead before dropping her face first to the mat! Taylor recoils, getting up to her knees, but this leaves the window open for Gibson to rush in with a Knee Strike! She now tags in Cindy Collins, who gets Gibson up and drops her onto Taylor with a Powerslam! She follows up, hitting the ropes and dropping onto Taylor with a Splash of her own! Pin by Collins, with Steele coming in to break this up!
Steele continues to batter Collins with strikes across the back as she attempts to get up, hoping to break her down! But Collins is able to power out of the onslaught, pushing Steele back into the waiting arms of Gibson! She now rushes in, nailing Steele with a Big Boot as Gibson takes her down with a German Suplex! While this does well in dispatching Steele from the match, it also allows Taylor the time needed to get back into this, running in and catching Collins with the Mushroom Stomp! Pin by Taylor, with Collins shooting her arm up before three! Taylor rolls out onto the apron, looking to seal the deal with Shining Light! But Collins reverses the Springboard Twisting Senton Bomb, getting the knees up at the last possible moment! Taylor struggles to get to her feet, with Collins catching her as soon as she does with the South Beach Stiletto (Eat Defeat)! Pin by Collins, securing the victory for her team!
WINNERS: Thotline Miami
MATCH THREE Logan Traeger Debut
From the onset, it was clear Logan dominated the match, hitting a vicious military press slam, sending Jason crashing to the canvas with authority, followed by a seamless hip toss onto knee that left Jason reeling in agony. Try as he might, Jason couldn't muster any offense or defense against Logan's onslaught, each attempted strike stopped by Logan's sheer dominance. A swinging side slam backbreaker further showcased Logan's strength, while a gutwrench powerbomb left Gray rattled and laid out. Logan's momentum seemed unstoppable as he connected with a discus clothesline that sent Jason sprawling once again, followed by a thunderous German suplex that echoed through the arena. A jumping knee drop and a devastating DDT added insult to injury, leaving Jason struggling to get back to his feet again. The crowd went crazy as Logan got Jason into the air for a stalling vertical suplex, holding him up for what seemed like an eternity before crashing him down with a huge THUD! Finally, with the audience on their feet, Logan decided it was time to end things and got Jason into position for Revelation, crushing Jason to the canvas with a ferociousness that left the fans wincing. The referee slid to the mat and began making the count.
ONE…!
TWO…!!
THREE…!!!
WINNER: Logan TraegerWe move backstage where Yukiko Kusanagi of the Queens of Chaos is seen pacing around slowly…almost zombie-like. Dressed fully in her ring gear, she holds the Queen of Strong Style championship by the strap, letting it dangle, almost dragging across the floor as she paces. She speaks in a low, soft, almost whisper of a tone. Subtitles serve as translation for her Japanese.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Naze... Naze... Anata wa tazunemasu... Naze…”
”Why… Why… You ask… Why…”
Yukiko stops with her back to the camera. Her head drops and her shoulders shake with a scoffing laugh.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Watashi mo tazunemasu... Naze…”
”I’ll ask as well… Why…”
She shakes her head.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Naze subete ga anata no hitobito to son'nani kojin-tekidenakereba naranai nodesu ka?”
”Why does everything have to be so personal with you people?”
The Queen of Strong Style champion remains still, no longer moving even an inch. She’s almost like a statue now.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Sono rokkārūmu no daremoga ima made ni watashi o shitte iru hazudesu. Sono rokkārūmu no daremoga, watashi ga shite iru koto o yarou to suru dōki o shitte iru hitsuyō ga arimasu. Koko ni wa dōmeikuni ga imasen. Tomodachi ga imasen. Sore ga kono gyōkai de seikō o osameta monode wa arimasen.”
”Everyone in that locker room should know me by now. Everyone in that locker room should know what motivates me to do what I do. I don't have allies here. I don't have friends. That isn't what garners success in this industry.”
Her head raises in the shadows, tilting her face up towards the ceiling.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Watashiniha kazoku ga imasu. Watashi wa kore o kyōyū shite iru mono o motte imasu.”
”I have family. I have those of whom I share this with.”
She extends the arm in which her hand clutches the championship in her hand but the camera brings focus on the Queens of Chaos armband around her bicep.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Korera wa, zentai to shite, watashi o shitsubō sa seta koto ga nai yuiitsu no hitobitodesu. Watashi wa kore o hanashita mono ni tsuite kuwashiku setsumei shimasen. Karera wa mō kankei arimasen. Atodjie de, watashi wa karera ga kesshite yatta koto ga nai koto ni kidzukimashita. Karau~ei. Remon. Pākā. Sutīru. Karera wa konran no naka de joō ni naru tame ni hitsuyōnamono o shori dekimasendeshita…”
”These are the only people who, as a whole, have never let me down. I won't get into details on the ones that took this off. They don't matter anymore. In hindsight, I realize now that they never did. Calaway. Lemon. Parker. Steele. They couldn't handle what it takes to be a Queen among the Chaos…”
She lowers that arm again and her head lowers, staring at the wall in front of her with her back still to the camera.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Karera wa yowakatta. Karera wa mada yowaidesu. Karera wa tsuneni watashitachi to hikaku sa remasu.”
”They were weak. They are still weak. They always will be compared to us. “
Her head tilts slightly to the side.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Sore wa watashi o anata ni tsurete ikimasu... Abigeiru rinzei... Koko ni anata wa shion ni imasu... Watashi no kuso no ie ni... Anata ga sōde wa nai to shuchō shite imasu. Nanika oshietekudasai... Anata no ōkoku no joō wa anata ga kono atari de parēdo shite, jibun jishindearu to shuchō suru koto o dō omoudarou ka?”
”Which brings me to you... Abigail Lindsay... Here you are in Zion... in my fucking house... claiming to be that which you are not. Tell me something... what would the Queen of your Kingdom think of you parading around here, claiming to be one yourself?”
Her head tilts to the other side, this time with more of a jerk as she cracks her neck. It’s almost unsettling, like something out of a supernatural movie.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Kanojo wa anata ga kokodeshite iru koto o miru no ni jūbun'na tawagoto o ataemashita ka? Kanojo wa anata no daremoga nani o suru ka o miru no ni jūbun ki ni shite imasu ka? Anata ga akuma to no odori o sagashi ni kita toki, kanojo wa ki ni shimasu... Soshite, kanojo ni ie ni okura remasu ka?”
”Does she even given a shit enough to watch what you do here? Does she care enough to watch what any of you do? Will she care when you come looking for a dance with the devil...and get sent home to her in pieces?”
Yukiko lowers her head again as she lifts the QoSS championship up a little to gaze down at it’s beauty.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Anata wa watashi ga anata o son'nani hidoku moyashitai riyū o nozonde imasu ka? Osoraku kore no seidesu…”
”You want a reason why I wish to burn you so bad? Perhaps it's because of this…”
She lifts the title and hangs it over her shoulder, across her back where it’s in plain view of the camera.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Kore ga watashi no taitorudesu. Kore ga watashi no ōkandesu. Kore wa watashi no kuso no iedesu. Sore ga sōrandearu ka dō ka... Yūgō... Matawa arechi. Watashi wa jibun ga eranda tokoro doko ni demo ikimasu. Watashitachiha ryōhō ga kore ga dono yō ni kinō suru ka o shitte imasu. Anata ga kon'ya shōri shite sukāto surunara, anata wa kore no tame ni futatabi watashi no nochi ni kurudeshou.”
”This is my title. This is my crown. This is my fucking house. Whether it's Mayhem...Fusion...or the Wasteland. I go wherever the fuck I choose. We both know how this works. If you skirt by with a win tonight, you'll come after me again for this.”
[/i][/span][/div][/font]Yukiko shakes her head again with a sigh.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Watashi wa sore o motsu koto ga dekimasen. Darekaga watashitachi o ushironi toge shita saigo no meinu ni totemo missetsu ni musubitsuita nodesu ka? Naze watashi wa anata ni kuso jihi o shimesu hitsuyō ga aru nodesu ka, abigeiru? Īe... Kon'ya... Watashi wa anata o hakai suru tsumoridesu. Soshite, watashi no chanpionshippu o hogo suru koto wa jūbun'na riyūde wa arimasen ka? Korega-betsu no…”
”I can't have that. Someone tied so closely to the last bitch who stabbed us in the back? Why should I show you any fucking mercy, Abigail? No...tonight...I'm going to fucking destroy you. And if protecting my championship isn't enough of a reason? Here's another…”
Suddenly, Yukiko turns around, revealing her demonically painted face and piercing blue eyes as she glares into the camera. The paint on her face is that of a wicked smile but her mouth curls down into a snarl.
Yukiko Kusanagi: ”Because….I fucking…enjoy it!”
She holds her gaze on the camera as the shot fades out to black.
MATCH FOURMorganna Summers vs Trey Wilde
Morganna stared at Trey for a moment after the bell rang, and Wilde started to charge towards her. She quickly ducked the clothesline attempt from the man then turned and nailed him with a hip toss before throwing a swift, sharp kick to the back. Wilde’s back arched, but he got back to his feet and went after Summers again. This time he managed to catch her with a brainbuster that left her stunned for a few seconds. As she started getting back up, he went for a buzzsaw kick, but she quickly shifted to avoid it before getting back to her feet the rest of the way. Summers caught Wilde with a vertical suplex, showing off her strength as she did so. She leapt back up to her feet, staring down at her fallen opponent. She watched as he started getting up, not moving until he was on his hands and knees.
Morganna then ran at the ropes and jumped off of them, hitting a ferocious double stomp on Trey that planted him back on the mat. She rolled from the move and popped back up to her feet, a look of satisfaction and determination on her face as she climbed the turnbuckle in the corner. She waited until Trey was back on his feet and had turned towards her before leaping off, hitting a beautiful diving clothesline that flipped the man over before he hit the mat once more. Wilde slowly pulled himself up to his feet, obviously hurting at the way the match had been going. He attempted a brainbuster, but she was able to get out of hit, catching him with a tornado DDT before jumping up. She began running the ropes, coming back at him after jumping over him only to execute a beautiful Lunar Crash! She got him back up and hit a quick but vicious Hexplex, pinning him in the process.
ONE…!
TWO…!!
THREE…!!!
WINNER: Morganna Summers
The screen fades and soon shifts to a white out. Small imperfections in the screen hint towards a blizzard. Through the snow red letters slowly push through like a hiker in the mountains.
The Wasteland seeks more
An Endless Hunger at play
The Silence echos
28-4-2024
We’re Coming.
The snow overtakes the written warning, bringing it back into a desolate field before fading back to a view of the audience.
MATCH FIVE Lily Blaise vs Crystal Caldwell
Lily wasted no time, launching a relentless assault on Crystal, targeting her with a series of back-to-back backbreakers that left the woman flat on the mat. Crystal, undeterred by Lily's aggression, countered with lightning-fast maneuvers, executing a picture-perfect enziguri that rocked Lily to her core. With the crowd rallying behind her, Crystal soared to the top rope, delivering a breathtaking top rope hurricanrana that sent Lily crashing to the canvas. However, Lily's resilience proved formidable as she fought back with a series of devastating back-to-belly suplexes, each one more ferocious than the previous one. Blaise pulled Caldwell back to her feet and moved to throw her into the corner, but Caldwell countered, sending Blaise into the corner instead. Crystal took a minute to catch her breath from the continuous onslaught that had been coming her way before her focus turned back to Lily.
Blaise had managed to push herself out of the corner and started coming back at Caldwell. Crystal ran at the ropes and launched herself off of them, looking for a springboard hurricarana. Despite Crystal's efforts, Lily regained control, countering Caldwell’s move with a hard kick to the gut followed up with a brutal powerbomb. Crystal slowly pulled herself to her feet, eyeing Blaise who was smirking in her direction. The smirk seemed to irritate Caldwell because she ran towards the ropes before executing a stunning springboard moonsault that momentarily turned the tide in her favor when the move took Blaise down. However, Lily's determination proved insurmountable as she unleashed the Shattered Image that sent shockwaves through the arena. With a triumphant smirk, Lily made the cover, the referee's hand slapping the mat.
ONE…!
TWO…!!
THREE…!!!
WINNERS: Lily Blaise
MAIN EVENT Yukiko Kusanagi vs Abigail Lindsay
Lindsay and Kusanagi circle the ring around each other, starting things off methodically as they both go in for a Collar-and-Elbow! Lindsay has the upper hand at the start with a Waistlock! But she soon realizes that Kusanagi is the Queen of Strong Style for a reason, escaping the hold and nailing Lindsay with a Pele Kick in one fell swoop! This sends Lindsay faltering back into the corner, giving her a moment to gameplan as Kusanagi eggs her to bring it on again! She eventually approaches her opponent again, looking to lock up again! This turns out to be a trick by Lindsay, who instead nails Kusanagi with a boot to the midsection! She quickly capitalizes, twisting Kusanagi into a Neckbreaker position! But this is another trick by Lindsay, who instead turns around and nails Kusanagi in the back with a Forearm! She quickly takes Kusanagi from behind, pulling her down to the mat with an O’Connor Roll!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Kusanagi! Lindsay gets to her feet first off the pin, looking to cut Kusanagi down before she can fully get up with a Superkick! But Kusanagi catches it, getting to her feet as Lindsay’s left hopping on one of hers! She spins Lindsay around off the back of this, immediately catching her in the head with a Roundhouse Kick! The shot turns Lindsay around, with Kusanagi grabbing her from behind and dropping her right on her neck with a Half-and-Half Suplex! Lindsay rolls back to her knees, yelling for Kusanagi to bring it on! She doesn’t even get to complete her sentence however, before Kusanagi rushes in and nails her with The Wizard! Shining Wizard lays Lindsay out as Kusanagi goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Lindsay! Kusanagi doesn’t let up on her however, getting her to her feet and looking for a Scoop Slam! Lindsay reverses it however, landing on her feet behind Kusanagi and pushing her shoulder first into the turnbuckles! She quickly uses it to get her with a Schoolboy Pin, but Kusanagi kicks out before a count can even be rendered! This doesn’t seem to phase Lindsay however, who seemingly came with a plan as she rolls over off this pin attempt and nails Kusanagi with a Kick to the side of the head! Kusanagi stumbles back up to her feet, with Lindsay going for the ropes and connecting with The Serene Kick! Springboard Roundhouse connects with Kusanagi out of nowhere! Lindsay goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Kusanagi! Lindsay smiles, seemingly knowing that wouldn’t be enough to put the champion away! Lindsay doesn’t hesitate to go for the finish, getting to the top rope and waiting for Kusanagi to make it to her feet before looking for Serenity Now! She sails through the air for the Shooting Star DDT, only for Kusanagi to double back and catch her out of the midair with the Steel Feather! Black Mass Kick catches Linsday! Kusanagi falls onto her for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Shoulder up by Lindsay! Kusanagi looks to put an end to this one, getting Linsday into position for Kuro Gishiki! But Lindsay fights back now, pushing Kusanagi into the corner with a Shoulder Thrust! Unbeknownst to either of them however, the referee is caught in the middle, causing them to take the brunt of the assault! This gives Kusanagi the opening she needs to keep Lindsay in position, dropping her with Kuro Gishiki! Double Underhook Brainbuster connects! Kusanagi goes for the pin!
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But no one is there to count it, the referee is still out of it! Kusanagi shakes the official, trying to get them to come to! The official is finally starting to rise thanks to Kusanagi, who fails to see someone rising up behind her herself! It isn’t Lindsay, however! It’s Kaya Parker! She rushes up to Kusanagi as she turns around, smacking her right across the temple with the front plate of her Gateway Championship! Kusanagi falls to the mat like a ton of bricks, with Parker rushing to lay Lindsay out on top of her and hightail it out of the ring before the official comes to and makes the count!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
WINNERS: Abigail Lindsay
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