Post by Kasey Kash on Mar 26, 2024 0:13:53 GMT
Last Week
Outside the Arena
Youtube footage shows a group of fans walking out into the parking lot chatting about last week’s Mayhem. But as they approach their car, the chatter stops. Sticking under the windshield wiper was a large card. Bright red with White splotched over it. In the center was a QR code.
Female: Hey, what is this?
The woman picks the card up and looks for any other information. Suddenly the owner of the next car pipes up.
Male: “Hey the code is good. Check it out.”
The video shifts over to the woman in a side by side screen, scanning the code.
Female: Let’s check this out…
The shared screen loads in a webpage. What appears to be a Myspace page loads up, the same red and white sloth design as the background. The main profile picture is a color inverted Tom. The page automatically loads the Epic Dark Cover of In the end that played the week before.
The top eight Friends listed were Jinx, Yukiko, Calvin Faye, Becca Black, Kevin Mears, Reina Hamada, Kyle Cassidy, Meliana Rodrigo. Various finishers are playing as gifs in the background with loads of sparkles at the moment of impact.
The video than fades out as the red and white splotches overtake the feed and the screen cuts out.
In the Little Caesars Arena, Teresa Morgan could be seen backstage in her ring gear and ready to go for the triple threat match that she was a part of. Her hair was mostly up in a ponytail, but the purple highlights she had were framing her face. She glanced up when she heard footsteps and noticed the camera, and there was a serious look on her face as she stopped walking around.
Teresa Morgan: I’m not surprised that you came to find me. I’m opening the show in a triple threat for the Global Heavyweight Championship, after all. Why wouldn’t you want to come find one of the competitors in the match?
Teresa stretched her arms across her chest, shaking her head as she loosened herself up for what was to come.
Teresa Morgan: Jinx…you attacked me after we teamed up together and won. Personally, I thought it was a good match, but you decided that you wanted to make things more…interesting. I can respect that, in all reality.
Morgan shook her head, the loose strands of hair moving around across her face as she did so. Slowly, she stilled her head and looked at the camera, a stoic look coming across her face.
Teresa Morgan: You thought you would get one up on me after that too, but I managed to catch you by surprise instead. I bet you weren’t expecting that, were you? Did you decide to underestimate me too? I wouldn’t be surprised if you had, but you made a mistake by getting involved in my business with Kara. This was supposed to be between she and I without you, Jinx. Of course, that brings me to Kara…
Teresa trailed off as she licked her lips and shook her head again. It was clear the woman still held hard feelings towards Carbajal for cashing in during her match against Morgan Payne weeks ago.
Teresa Morgan: Kara Carbajal…did you really think I’d let you off without getting some kind of retribution? You involved yourself in a perfectly good match between Morgan and I…we were absolutely killing it! But you just had to decide to stick your nose where it didn’t belong all because you had that stupid briefcase. I bet having that case made you feel powerful at the time, didn’t it?
Teresa tsk’ed as if she were scolding a child and smacked her lips together for a second. She placed a few strands of her loose hair behind her ear before she continued.
Teresa Morgan: Too bad all that power went to your pathetic head. You couldn’t beat Morgan when she was at 100%, so you waited until we had softened each other up before you turned the match into a triple threat. You just waited until you knew you could beat us because either of us at our best would give you one Hell of a run for your money.
Teresa smirked as she looked down for a second before looking back up.
Teresa Morgan: Neither of you know what you’ve done. You involved yourselves in my business when it didn’t involve you, and I plan on making both of you pay for doing so. To Hell with my normal level of respect for who I’m facing…neither of you deserve it tonight.
With that, Teresa turned on her heel and began walking down the hall to the gorilla position. She had a match to get to, after all.
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling GLOBAL! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPIONSHIP!
ilver and light purple lights flash throughout the arena as “Unconditionally” begins playing over the sound system. As soon as Katy Perry sings the word “Unconditional”, Teresa Morgan comes out from the back with a huge smile on her face. The crowd erupts in cheers upon seeing her, and she starts making her way down the ramp. As she passes by the fans, she gives as many of them high fives and hugs as she can, taking a couple of pictures with kids that ask her to do so. Once she reaches the ring, Teresa slips between the ropes and throws her fist into the air for a few seconds before going to her corner to wait for the match to get underway.
The slow, piano intro to “Sweet Dreams” by ReveX opens as darkness falls on the arena with a crimson hue illuminating the stage and a layer of mist crawls across. The song continues into the trap beat as the camera slowly crawls from the foot of the ramp up towards the misty stage. Emerging from within the cloud, we’re met with JINX as the mysterious woman stretches her arms out to the sides and begins swaying, her arms moving in a rhythmic motion akin to flapping wings. She lifts one leg, bent at the knee and, with a final drop of her arms, her foot comes down in a stomp as JINX throws her head back and lets out a maniacal shriek which shifts right into a cackle.
The audience isn’t sure what to think of this mad woman before their eyes, bouncing on her feet as she turns and begins her approach to the ring in a sideways skip. After a moment, she kicks one leg out, twisting on the grounded foot before continuing towards the ring in a leisurely stroll. JINX’s arms stretch out to the sides again as she lets the rhythm of the music guide her towards the squared circle.
JINX reaches ringside and suddenly drops into a crawl on her hands and feet towards the steps. She crawls up the steps and goes prone on the apron, using her hands to drag herself along it towards the camera. A wicked grin spreads across her black lips before she “snaps” her teeth at the camera and rolls underneath the bottom rope. In the center of the ring, she comes up on one knee, grinning from beneath her hood. Gauging the reaction of the audience, her head snaps to the side and she lunges up to her feet, running to the ropes where she steps up and leans over them with another cackle. JINX turns and leans back over the outside of the ropes, hooking one leg over the top with her boot under the middle, allowing her to hang upside down. She sways in this position, clearly enjoying herself as she rights herself and drops down onto the mat, back crawling into her corner.
The opening to “The Gun Show” by In This Moment begins to play through the PA system and as soon as Maria Brink’s vocals kick in, Kara "Killer" Carbajal storms out onto the stage with a snarl on her face and stops on stage before turning around to reveal the Shieldmaidens logo on the back of her kutte as she stretches out her arms displaying the devil's horns with her hands before she swiftly turns around and begins to storm down the ramp.
When Carbajal reaches the bottom of the ramp, she wastes little time in rolling under the bottom rope and marches to the middle of the ring and outstretches her arms again displaying the devil’s horns, still maintaining that vicious snarl as she begins mouthing off to anyone in ear shot as “The Gun Show” fades out.
Vivian Blake: Introducing the challengers…first, from Brooklyn, New York…weighing in at 143 lbs…Teresa! Morgan!
Next…from Anywhere and Everywhere…weighing in at 125 lbs…Jinx! The Jestress!
And their opponent…representing The Void…from New Orleans, Louisiana…weighing in at 160 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling GLOBAL! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION!...KARA! CARBAJAL!
Winter Mae: It all comes down to this! These two have shown to be huge challenges for the Global Heavyweight Champion up to this point!
Kyle Cassidy: Either of these two on their own could be the one to dethrone Carbajal, but now she has to take them both on at once! I never thought I’d say this, but she may be in over her head here!
Morgan doesn’t waste any time off the bell in this one, wanting to take down Jinx immediately as she rushes over and connects with Boot To Face! Big Boot to Jinx almost immediately in this match! Jinx rolls out of the ring, with Carbajal now looking to catch Morgan off guard as she looks for a Spear! Morgan dodges the move however, sending Carbajal out of the ring and onto the apron! Carbajal looks for a swing to Morgan, but she counters, nailing one of her one to the side of Carbajal’s face that sends her off the apron! Morgan sees a chance to fly now, looking on each side of the ring to see both Carbajal and Jinx there! She hits the ropes, before connecting with a Suicide Dive to Carbajal! She slides back into the ring, rushing to the other side and connecting with a Suicide Dive to Jinx! She gets back into the ring, another Suicide Dive to Carbajal! Another Suicide Dive to Jinx! Morgan has truly found a rhythm now, going for a third Suicide Dive to Carbajal! But the champion catches her this time, throwing her into the barricade with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex!
Carbajal throws Morgan back into the ring, waiting for her to make it to her feet, before rushing towards her for a move! Jinx re-enters the fray now, pushing Morgan out of the way and catching Carbajal with a Flying Clothesline! She lays on the ground now, face to face with Carbajal as she two get back to their feet! Jinx hits the ropes now, looking for another move! But Carbajal reverses, catching her as she comes back with a Sit-Out Spinebuster! Carbajal with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Morgan! She pulls Carbajal to her feet, looking to take her down with a Hangman’s Neckbreaker! But Carbajal gets out of it, pushing Morgan from behind and looking to take her down with an O’Connor Roll! Morgan hooks her arms on the top rope however, pushing Carbajal away! This leaves an opening for Jinx, who explodes back into this match with a Dropkick to Carbajal! She attempts to kip up from the move, only for Morgan to rush in and nail her with a Superkick! She quickly capitalizes, looking for Standing Moonsault to Jinx! But rolls out of the way, causing Morgan to have to land on her feet instead! She goes back after Jinx, who rolls her up in an Inside Cradle!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Morgan! Both women make it to their feet, with Morgan rushing underneath a swing from Jinx to jump to the second rope for a Springboard Crossbody! She looks to connect with Jinx, but she ends up rolling through, having Morgan up in her arms! Carbajal comes back into things now, pulling off an impressive feat of strength as she grabs Jinx from behind and drops her with a German Suplex, sending Morgan flying into the process! She rolls through, getting Jinx in position for a Ripcord move! She pulls her in, only for Jinx to catch her right in position for the Curtain Jerk! She attempts the Inverted Swinging STO, but Carbajal reverses, pushing Jinx towards the ropes before connecting with a Huge Lariat! Before Carbajal can go for the pin however, Morgan comes in and drops her with Boot To Face! Big Boot to Carbajal! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Carbajal! Morgan looks to tie this one up, setting Carbajal up for the Brooklyn Brute! But Carbajal reverses, sending a few Elbows into Morgan’s midsection out of desperation! Morgan is sent doubling back, with Carbajal rushing in and hitting her with a Spear! Pin by Carbajal!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Pin broken up by Jinx! She pulls Carbajal to her feet, clobbering her with strikes! But Carbajal fights back, nailing Jinx with a Headbutt that stops her dead in her tracks! She rushes towards her now, looking for another Spear! But Jinx catches her right out of the attempt, dropping her with the Curtain Jerk! Inverted Swinging STO connects! Jinx covers!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Pin broken up by Morgan, with just her last gasp of energy! She batters Jinx with a few strikes as Carbajal rolls out of the ring, before going to the top rope! She launches off, connecting with Stormy Love! Swanton to Jinx! Morgan with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Jinx! Morgan looks tired and frustrated now, but also looks to end this! She gets to the corner, waiting for Jinx to get to her feet! She rushes towards her and leaps in the air, looking to connect with 1997 CT—SPEAR! Carbajal catches Morgan with the Spear! Morgan rolls out of the ring, with Carbajal focusing her energy on Jinx! She retaliates however, grabbing Carbajal and rolling her to the mat with an Inside Cradle!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Carbajal gets out of it just inches before the referee slaps the mat for the third time, even leaving some to believe the match was already over! But it isn’t, and Carbajal is able to roll through and get Jinx in position for the Jackhammer! Pin by Carbajal!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Morgan comes to break it up, but she attempts to slide under the bottom rope just a hair too late!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL the Zion Wrestling GLOBAL! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION!...KARA! CARBAJAL!
Winter Mae: Carbajal retains against some heavy competition! What a match!
Kyle Cassidy: She had a lot to pull through, but she managed to do it and cement her spot as champion!
Carbajal stands tall, with Morgan looking on from ringside bitterly as we fade!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling GLOBAL! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPIONSHIP!
ilver and light purple lights flash throughout the arena as “Unconditionally” begins playing over the sound system. As soon as Katy Perry sings the word “Unconditional”, Teresa Morgan comes out from the back with a huge smile on her face. The crowd erupts in cheers upon seeing her, and she starts making her way down the ramp. As she passes by the fans, she gives as many of them high fives and hugs as she can, taking a couple of pictures with kids that ask her to do so. Once she reaches the ring, Teresa slips between the ropes and throws her fist into the air for a few seconds before going to her corner to wait for the match to get underway.
The slow, piano intro to “Sweet Dreams” by ReveX opens as darkness falls on the arena with a crimson hue illuminating the stage and a layer of mist crawls across. The song continues into the trap beat as the camera slowly crawls from the foot of the ramp up towards the misty stage. Emerging from within the cloud, we’re met with JINX as the mysterious woman stretches her arms out to the sides and begins swaying, her arms moving in a rhythmic motion akin to flapping wings. She lifts one leg, bent at the knee and, with a final drop of her arms, her foot comes down in a stomp as JINX throws her head back and lets out a maniacal shriek which shifts right into a cackle.
The audience isn’t sure what to think of this mad woman before their eyes, bouncing on her feet as she turns and begins her approach to the ring in a sideways skip. After a moment, she kicks one leg out, twisting on the grounded foot before continuing towards the ring in a leisurely stroll. JINX’s arms stretch out to the sides again as she lets the rhythm of the music guide her towards the squared circle.
JINX reaches ringside and suddenly drops into a crawl on her hands and feet towards the steps. She crawls up the steps and goes prone on the apron, using her hands to drag herself along it towards the camera. A wicked grin spreads across her black lips before she “snaps” her teeth at the camera and rolls underneath the bottom rope. In the center of the ring, she comes up on one knee, grinning from beneath her hood. Gauging the reaction of the audience, her head snaps to the side and she lunges up to her feet, running to the ropes where she steps up and leans over them with another cackle. JINX turns and leans back over the outside of the ropes, hooking one leg over the top with her boot under the middle, allowing her to hang upside down. She sways in this position, clearly enjoying herself as she rights herself and drops down onto the mat, back crawling into her corner.
The opening to “The Gun Show” by In This Moment begins to play through the PA system and as soon as Maria Brink’s vocals kick in, Kara "Killer" Carbajal storms out onto the stage with a snarl on her face and stops on stage before turning around to reveal the Shieldmaidens logo on the back of her kutte as she stretches out her arms displaying the devil's horns with her hands before she swiftly turns around and begins to storm down the ramp.
When Carbajal reaches the bottom of the ramp, she wastes little time in rolling under the bottom rope and marches to the middle of the ring and outstretches her arms again displaying the devil’s horns, still maintaining that vicious snarl as she begins mouthing off to anyone in ear shot as “The Gun Show” fades out.
Vivian Blake: Introducing the challengers…first, from Brooklyn, New York…weighing in at 143 lbs…Teresa! Morgan!
Next…from Anywhere and Everywhere…weighing in at 125 lbs…Jinx! The Jestress!
And their opponent…representing The Void…from New Orleans, Louisiana…weighing in at 160 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling GLOBAL! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION!...KARA! CARBAJAL!
Winter Mae: It all comes down to this! These two have shown to be huge challenges for the Global Heavyweight Champion up to this point!
Kyle Cassidy: Either of these two on their own could be the one to dethrone Carbajal, but now she has to take them both on at once! I never thought I’d say this, but she may be in over her head here!
Morgan doesn’t waste any time off the bell in this one, wanting to take down Jinx immediately as she rushes over and connects with Boot To Face! Big Boot to Jinx almost immediately in this match! Jinx rolls out of the ring, with Carbajal now looking to catch Morgan off guard as she looks for a Spear! Morgan dodges the move however, sending Carbajal out of the ring and onto the apron! Carbajal looks for a swing to Morgan, but she counters, nailing one of her one to the side of Carbajal’s face that sends her off the apron! Morgan sees a chance to fly now, looking on each side of the ring to see both Carbajal and Jinx there! She hits the ropes, before connecting with a Suicide Dive to Carbajal! She slides back into the ring, rushing to the other side and connecting with a Suicide Dive to Jinx! She gets back into the ring, another Suicide Dive to Carbajal! Another Suicide Dive to Jinx! Morgan has truly found a rhythm now, going for a third Suicide Dive to Carbajal! But the champion catches her this time, throwing her into the barricade with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex!
Carbajal throws Morgan back into the ring, waiting for her to make it to her feet, before rushing towards her for a move! Jinx re-enters the fray now, pushing Morgan out of the way and catching Carbajal with a Flying Clothesline! She lays on the ground now, face to face with Carbajal as she two get back to their feet! Jinx hits the ropes now, looking for another move! But Carbajal reverses, catching her as she comes back with a Sit-Out Spinebuster! Carbajal with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Morgan! She pulls Carbajal to her feet, looking to take her down with a Hangman’s Neckbreaker! But Carbajal gets out of it, pushing Morgan from behind and looking to take her down with an O’Connor Roll! Morgan hooks her arms on the top rope however, pushing Carbajal away! This leaves an opening for Jinx, who explodes back into this match with a Dropkick to Carbajal! She attempts to kip up from the move, only for Morgan to rush in and nail her with a Superkick! She quickly capitalizes, looking for Standing Moonsault to Jinx! But rolls out of the way, causing Morgan to have to land on her feet instead! She goes back after Jinx, who rolls her up in an Inside Cradle!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Morgan! Both women make it to their feet, with Morgan rushing underneath a swing from Jinx to jump to the second rope for a Springboard Crossbody! She looks to connect with Jinx, but she ends up rolling through, having Morgan up in her arms! Carbajal comes back into things now, pulling off an impressive feat of strength as she grabs Jinx from behind and drops her with a German Suplex, sending Morgan flying into the process! She rolls through, getting Jinx in position for a Ripcord move! She pulls her in, only for Jinx to catch her right in position for the Curtain Jerk! She attempts the Inverted Swinging STO, but Carbajal reverses, pushing Jinx towards the ropes before connecting with a Huge Lariat! Before Carbajal can go for the pin however, Morgan comes in and drops her with Boot To Face! Big Boot to Carbajal! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Carbajal! Morgan looks to tie this one up, setting Carbajal up for the Brooklyn Brute! But Carbajal reverses, sending a few Elbows into Morgan’s midsection out of desperation! Morgan is sent doubling back, with Carbajal rushing in and hitting her with a Spear! Pin by Carbajal!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Pin broken up by Jinx! She pulls Carbajal to her feet, clobbering her with strikes! But Carbajal fights back, nailing Jinx with a Headbutt that stops her dead in her tracks! She rushes towards her now, looking for another Spear! But Jinx catches her right out of the attempt, dropping her with the Curtain Jerk! Inverted Swinging STO connects! Jinx covers!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Pin broken up by Morgan, with just her last gasp of energy! She batters Jinx with a few strikes as Carbajal rolls out of the ring, before going to the top rope! She launches off, connecting with Stormy Love! Swanton to Jinx! Morgan with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Jinx! Morgan looks tired and frustrated now, but also looks to end this! She gets to the corner, waiting for Jinx to get to her feet! She rushes towards her and leaps in the air, looking to connect with 1997 CT—SPEAR! Carbajal catches Morgan with the Spear! Morgan rolls out of the ring, with Carbajal focusing her energy on Jinx! She retaliates however, grabbing Carbajal and rolling her to the mat with an Inside Cradle!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Carbajal gets out of it just inches before the referee slaps the mat for the third time, even leaving some to believe the match was already over! But it isn’t, and Carbajal is able to roll through and get Jinx in position for the Jackhammer! Pin by Carbajal!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Morgan comes to break it up, but she attempts to slide under the bottom rope just a hair too late!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL the Zion Wrestling GLOBAL! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION!...KARA! CARBAJAL!
Winter Mae: Carbajal retains against some heavy competition! What a match!
Kyle Cassidy: She had a lot to pull through, but she managed to do it and cement her spot as champion!
Carbajal stands tall, with Morgan looking on from ringside bitterly as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (JACKHAMMER)
A black Mercedes Maybach pulls off to the side of a highway. The driver’s door open and steps out is the chauffeur and he walks around to the passenger side of the car. He opens up the backseat door. “Classy” Bianca Page steps out of the Maybach and as she steps out of the vehicle Bianca’s smile quickly turns into a frown as she covers her nose with her hands.
“Classy” Bianca Page: So gross! Where are we?!?! What is that smell?!?!
Chauffeur: We are in Goat City, Tennessee as you requested, Ms. Page.
They both look over and see a sign that says Goat City, City Limits.
“Classy” Bianca Page: No way! You cannot be serious?!?!
In the distance Bianca and the chauffeur sees two goats walking across the road off in the distance. They look at each other in terror and both race back into the Maybach.
“Classy” Bianca Page: O-M-G!!! How can any human live like this?!?!
Bianca composes herself.
“Classy” Bianca Page: Alright, alright…Continue on into this so-called “city.”
The chauffeur turns back to Bianca and his jaw drops.
Chauffeur: Seriously?!?!
“Classy” Bianca Page: I know, I know. We have to do it though! I need to find out what makes Taterhead tick.
The chauffeur starts the Maybach and begins driving.
“Classy” Bianca Page: I bet you feel proud of yourself, Tots. You cost me the Internet Championship not once but twice in just over a month. Which is why I am making the ultimate sacrifice and come to this hellhole of a city to find you. Because in your little bitty pea brain actually thinks I started this thing between you and I. As if! How could that even be remotely possible? It was you who became infatuated with me Tots and stalked me.
They finally see the first sign of life when they see a gas station.
“Classy” Bianca Page: Turn in! Turn in here!
The chauffeur turns into the gas station and as they drive in they see a gas station attendant. The vehicle pulls up beside him. Bianca rolls down the window.
“Classy” Bianca Page: Hey, hayseed!
The gas station attendant looks over at Bianca as she pulls out her phone and shows him a picture of Mr. Potatohead.
“Classy” Bianca Page: I heard this guy is from here. Have you seen him?
Gas Station Attendant: I reckon that is Mr.Potatohead, ma’am.
Bianca chuckles.
“Classy” Bianca Page: Yeah, sure…pal. Just point me in the direction of where Taterhead’s cardboard box of a home.
Gas Station Attendant looks at Bianca with a confused look on his face.
“Classy” Bianca Page: Uggg! You’re useless!!! (Bianca looks in the direction of the chauffeur) Let’s get out of here.
Bianca rolls her window up as the Maybach begins to drive away.
“Classy” Bianca Page: This “city” is the size of a shoe box. How difficult will it be to find one simplistic moron?
A few miles down the road they see a raggedy looking mobile home.
“Classy” Bianca Page: Turn in here!!!
The Maybach stops in front of the home. The chauffeur steps out of the car, goes around to the passenger side, and opens the door for Bianca. Bianca steps out of the Maybach. Her face scrunches up as the disgusting smell hits her nose.
“Classy” Bianca Page: Oh my!!!
Bianca looks over and sees three tires stacked up on top of each other and there are eaten fried chicken bones stacked in the middle of the tires. Bianca’s eyes bug out at the sight of the chicken bones.
“Classy" Bianca Page: Gross!!!
Bianca and the chauffeur hears a dog barking in the house as a goat comes from around the camper walking towards them. Both the chauffeur and Bianca begin to scramble then head back into the car. The front door of the mobile home swings open and out comes Tater with his dog who runs to the Maybach barking at the car. Tater is laughing as the sun roof of the Maybach opens up and Bianca emerges from the sun roof.
“Classy” Bianca Page: I swear on everything that is good, Tateheard, that I am going to get you and make you pay for everything that you have done to me!!!
Tater laughs even harder as the chauffeur begins to drive away.
“Slave to the Grind” by Halestorm begins and Katrina Lopez walks out from the back wearing a neat business suit. She makes her way down the ramp to a mostly positive reaction and walks up the ring steps and into the ring before a producer hands her a microphone. She waits for her music to die down before she brings the mic up.
Katrina Lopez: It’s been awhile, huh? Hello again, and thank you for coming to the best show at the best company on the planet!
The crowd roars at the call outs for both Mayhem and Zion and Katrina smiles and laughs before she continues to speak.
Katrina Lopez: I am proud to be here today to make a very special announcement for the future. It’s Destiny season, the best time of year for this company. But… something is missing, right? What would Destiny III be… without the Chance Briefcase Ladder match?
That announcement gets the loudest reaction yet and Katrina herself nods to the crowd.
Katrina Lopez: Very soon, Zion will begin holding qualifying matches to fill the match with participants from Fusion, Wasteland, and - yes - right here from Mayhem! Those qualifying matches will begin next week, with the first matches coming on Mayhem.
As we’ve seen time and time again in the past, the Chance Briefcase can change everything. It can topple giants and turn entire divisions on their head. It can erase months of strong momentum in seconds. And we’ll find out who the next person to hold this power will be next month at Destiny!
Kristina nods to the crowd as “Slave to the Grind” begins to play again and the crowd cheers her announcement once again.
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is for the Zion Wrestling ENDURANCE! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Once the lights dimmed, the sounds of a chainsaw took over the speakers,quickly followed by fast paced metal guitars and drums. It didn't take long for the male voice to kick into the song. CHAINSAW BLOOD by VAUNDY played through the speakers of the arena, before Akane Yamashita had walked past the curtains with a look of pure confidence on her face. She carried a light tube in one hand, raising it up at the lighting turned to a blood red. She yelled at the people, getting them excited as she began her walk to the ring. Once she made her way to the ringside area, she lined up the light tube with the ring apron before swinging it, watching the glass and smoke go all over the place with an evil look.
Akane had rolled into the ring under the bottom rope as she instantly ran over to the corner, raising both of her hands up, making middle fingers to the crowd as she laughed at her own actions. She hopped back down, removing her robe like coat and threw it to ringside.
Vivian Blake: Introducing first, the challenger…from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania…weighing in at 125 lbs…Savannah! Lawrence!
And her opponent…from Hiroshima, Japan…weighing in at 115 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling ENDURANCE! CHAMPION!...AKANE! YAMASHITA!
Winter Mae: Akane Yamashita retained her title by a hair the last time she and Savannah Lawrence shared a ring!
Kyle Cassidy: The two of them have a lot to prove in this one! Savannah is definitely looking to close that gap between them, and secure herself the title!
Round One
Lawrence: 0
Yamashita: 0
Lawrence and Yamashita lock up almost immediately off the bell, struggling for control in the opening moments of this match! It doesn’t take long for the feeling out process to come to an end however, with Yamashita maneuvering herself around Lawrence and dragging her down for an O’Connor Roll Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Lawrence! The two get back to their feet, locking up again, this time with Lawrence pushing Yamashita back into the corner! The referee gets between the two, breaking things up as they shuffle back to the center of the ring! Lawrence tries to rush Yamashita, only for her to go for a Roundhouse Kick! Lawrence ducks the kick, grabbing Yamashita behind with a Waistlock! She reverses now, sliding back between Lawrence’s legs before tripping her face first to the mat! Yamashita floats over her now, getting her into a Grounded Front Facelock! Lawrence pushes herself up, twisting the two around before going for a Backslide Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Yamashita, who immediately pulls Lawrence up in a Powerbomb position! Lawrence is able to dismount from Yamashita’s shoulders easily however, landing on her feet in front of the champion and rocking her with a European Uppercut! The shot turns Yamashita around, with Lawrence grabbing her from behind for a German Suplex! But Yamashita reverses now, rolling forward and catching Lawrence in a Victory Roll Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Lawrence tilts the pin, getting Yamashita’s shoulders to the mat instead!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivien Blake: Savannah Lawrence has scored the first fall!
Winter Mae: This is looking awfully familiar, Kyle!
Kyle Cassidy: All too familiar! Just like last time, Yamashita finds herself in dire straits! She needs to tread carefully going forward!
Yamashita looks furious as she gets into her corner, with Lawrence doing jumping jacks in hers, showing that she can do this all day!
Round Two
Lawrence: 1
Yamashita: 0
A furious Yamashita doesn’t waste a minute of time, rushing up to Lawrence and dropping her with a Lariat! She pulls Lawrence up to her feet, dropping her right on the mat with the Blood Shower! Swinging STO DDT connects! Yamashita goes for the immediate pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivien Blake: Akane Yamashita has scored the second fall! The next person to score a fall will be the winner!
Winter Mae: Whoa…
Kyle Cassidy: Akane Yamashita, definitely looking to show that she isn’t playing games tonight
Winter Mae: That anger may have guided her in this round, but will it carry her through the rest? Especially now that both competitors have all the time in the world to put each other away!
Lawrence drags herself back to her feet in her corner, with Yamashita returning the gesture she made earlier by doing jumping jacks in her corner!
Round Three
Lawrence: 1
Yamashita: 1
Both Yamashita and Lawrence rush to the center of the ring off the bell, no doubt looking to launch their own attack! Lawrence is the one who wins out however, nailing Yamashita with a Dropkick that sends her back into the corner! She lays into Yamashita now, targeting her with a bevy of stomps to the chest before dragging her up to her feet and onto the top rope! She gets her in position, looking for a Superplex! But Yamashita reverses, hooking her with a few strikes to the midsection before dropping her right off the top rope face first! Yamashita looks to dive now, getting her footing on the top rope! But Lawrence is already back up, jumping straight from the mat to the top rope and taking Yamashita down with an Avalanche Arm Drag! The huge move takes as much out of Lawrence as it does the champion, with her crawling over to make the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Shoulder up by Yamashita! Lawrence looks to finish this off, lowering her knee pad as Yamashita makes it up to her knees! She rushes over, looking to connect with the Gold Rush! But Yamashita reverses, getting Lawrence up and dropping her with a Sit Out Powerbomb! Pin by Yamashita!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Lawrence! Yamashita looks to finish this off, getting to the top rope and launching off for a Moonsault! Pin by Yamashita!
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-
Winter Mae: Saved by the bell! Akane Yamashita was just a hair away from victory there as we’re now at the halfway point in this match up!
Kyle Cassidy: Savannah Lawrence needs to shake off the cobwebs and figure out what she needs to do to get back into this! Next time won’t be as lucky as the first!
Round Four
Lawrence: 1
Yamashita: 1
Lawrence rushes up to Yamashita off the bell, looking to get the jump on her early on! But Yamashita reverses, catching Lawrence right into position for the Blood Shower! Lawrence fights out of the move however, pushing Yamashita from behind and into the ropes! She rushes to Yamashita now, catching her with a Knee Strike against the ropes before pushing her to the mat in the center of the ring! Lawrence rushes up now, nailing Yamashita over the head with the Gold Rush! Knee Strike connects to a kneeling Yamashita! Pin by Lawrence!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
Kick out by Yamashita! Lawrence looks frustrated now, wondering what it’s gonna take to put the champion away! Lawrence quickly acts, getting Yamashita in position before locking in Karma! Double Omoplata Crossface applied! Yamashita is in huge trouble now, with Lawrence having the move cinched in tight! Hope seemingly comes to the champion for just a moment, as she manages to tilt back and get Lawrence’s shoulders to the mat!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Lawrence corrects herself, tilting back into full position as she keeps the hold locked on! Yamashita looks as though she’s about to tap, but she darts her eyes to the clock, realizing she just has to hold on for a few more seconds! She does just that, with the time running out before she can tap!
Winter Mae: Both women being saved by the bell tonight!
Kyle Cassidy: That’s what they’re willing to do for this title! It means so much to both of them that they’re able to keep going even when it’s toughest!
Round Five
Lawrence: 1
Yamashita: 1
Yamashita rushes towards Lawrence off the bell, looking to catch her immediately with a strike to make up for her performance in the last round! But Lawrence ducks, nailing Yamashita in the back with a Forearm where she knows she’s sensitive from the submission! She gets in position, looking to lock in False God! But Yamashita pushes her off, catching her as she approaches again with Blood Shower! Swinging STO DDT connects! Pin by Yamashita!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Shoulder up Lawrence at the last possible moment! Yamashita is in shambles now, thinking that this was her way of ending this! She doesn’t stay deterred for long however, getting Lawrence in position before looking for Count to Infinity! But Lawrence fights back, slipping over Yamashita’s shoulder before clubbing her right on the back! She gets her in position, looking for Midnight Rain! But Yamashita slips over Lawrence’s shoulder this time, getting her right in position before locking in Eternal Sleep! Dragon Sleeper is in! Lawrence desperately reaches out for the ropes! But she’s not even close, being in the center of the ring! She puts a hand up to tap, knowing full well that she can’t fight out and not wanting to give Yamashita the satisfaction of knocking her out again!
Before she does however, she tries to tilt her head to give herself a view of the clock to see how long she has to gut it out! Yamashita feels this however, intelligently deciding to slide her arm over her eyes to keep her from seeing the clock! If she had, she’d realize she only needed to hold on for 10 more seconds! But as she hadn’t, she sees no other option but to tap out! Yamashita retains!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL the Zion Wrestling ENDURANCE! CHAMPION!...AKANE! YAMASHITA!
Winter Mae: Lawrence came close again to getting that victory, but Yamashita is the Endurance Champion for a reason, and she proved it right here tonight!
Kyle Cassidy: These two have made magic together every time they’re in that ring together! I’m honestly sad that it’s over!
Once the lights dimmed, the sounds of a chainsaw took over the speakers,quickly followed by fast paced metal guitars and drums. It didn't take long for the male voice to kick into the song. CHAINSAW BLOOD by VAUNDY played through the speakers of the arena, before Akane Yamashita had walked past the curtains with a look of pure confidence on her face. She carried a light tube in one hand, raising it up at the lighting turned to a blood red. She yelled at the people, getting them excited as she began her walk to the ring. Once she made her way to the ringside area, she lined up the light tube with the ring apron before swinging it, watching the glass and smoke go all over the place with an evil look.
Akane had rolled into the ring under the bottom rope as she instantly ran over to the corner, raising both of her hands up, making middle fingers to the crowd as she laughed at her own actions. She hopped back down, removing her robe like coat and threw it to ringside.
Vivian Blake: Introducing first, the challenger…from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania…weighing in at 125 lbs…Savannah! Lawrence!
And her opponent…from Hiroshima, Japan…weighing in at 115 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling ENDURANCE! CHAMPION!...AKANE! YAMASHITA!
Winter Mae: Akane Yamashita retained her title by a hair the last time she and Savannah Lawrence shared a ring!
Kyle Cassidy: The two of them have a lot to prove in this one! Savannah is definitely looking to close that gap between them, and secure herself the title!
Round One
Lawrence: 0
Yamashita: 0
Lawrence and Yamashita lock up almost immediately off the bell, struggling for control in the opening moments of this match! It doesn’t take long for the feeling out process to come to an end however, with Yamashita maneuvering herself around Lawrence and dragging her down for an O’Connor Roll Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Lawrence! The two get back to their feet, locking up again, this time with Lawrence pushing Yamashita back into the corner! The referee gets between the two, breaking things up as they shuffle back to the center of the ring! Lawrence tries to rush Yamashita, only for her to go for a Roundhouse Kick! Lawrence ducks the kick, grabbing Yamashita behind with a Waistlock! She reverses now, sliding back between Lawrence’s legs before tripping her face first to the mat! Yamashita floats over her now, getting her into a Grounded Front Facelock! Lawrence pushes herself up, twisting the two around before going for a Backslide Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Yamashita, who immediately pulls Lawrence up in a Powerbomb position! Lawrence is able to dismount from Yamashita’s shoulders easily however, landing on her feet in front of the champion and rocking her with a European Uppercut! The shot turns Yamashita around, with Lawrence grabbing her from behind for a German Suplex! But Yamashita reverses now, rolling forward and catching Lawrence in a Victory Roll Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Lawrence tilts the pin, getting Yamashita’s shoulders to the mat instead!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivien Blake: Savannah Lawrence has scored the first fall!
Winter Mae: This is looking awfully familiar, Kyle!
Kyle Cassidy: All too familiar! Just like last time, Yamashita finds herself in dire straits! She needs to tread carefully going forward!
Yamashita looks furious as she gets into her corner, with Lawrence doing jumping jacks in hers, showing that she can do this all day!
Round Two
Lawrence: 1
Yamashita: 0
A furious Yamashita doesn’t waste a minute of time, rushing up to Lawrence and dropping her with a Lariat! She pulls Lawrence up to her feet, dropping her right on the mat with the Blood Shower! Swinging STO DDT connects! Yamashita goes for the immediate pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivien Blake: Akane Yamashita has scored the second fall! The next person to score a fall will be the winner!
Winter Mae: Whoa…
Kyle Cassidy: Akane Yamashita, definitely looking to show that she isn’t playing games tonight
Winter Mae: That anger may have guided her in this round, but will it carry her through the rest? Especially now that both competitors have all the time in the world to put each other away!
Lawrence drags herself back to her feet in her corner, with Yamashita returning the gesture she made earlier by doing jumping jacks in her corner!
Round Three
Lawrence: 1
Yamashita: 1
Both Yamashita and Lawrence rush to the center of the ring off the bell, no doubt looking to launch their own attack! Lawrence is the one who wins out however, nailing Yamashita with a Dropkick that sends her back into the corner! She lays into Yamashita now, targeting her with a bevy of stomps to the chest before dragging her up to her feet and onto the top rope! She gets her in position, looking for a Superplex! But Yamashita reverses, hooking her with a few strikes to the midsection before dropping her right off the top rope face first! Yamashita looks to dive now, getting her footing on the top rope! But Lawrence is already back up, jumping straight from the mat to the top rope and taking Yamashita down with an Avalanche Arm Drag! The huge move takes as much out of Lawrence as it does the champion, with her crawling over to make the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Shoulder up by Yamashita! Lawrence looks to finish this off, lowering her knee pad as Yamashita makes it up to her knees! She rushes over, looking to connect with the Gold Rush! But Yamashita reverses, getting Lawrence up and dropping her with a Sit Out Powerbomb! Pin by Yamashita!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Lawrence! Yamashita looks to finish this off, getting to the top rope and launching off for a Moonsault! Pin by Yamashita!
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-
Winter Mae: Saved by the bell! Akane Yamashita was just a hair away from victory there as we’re now at the halfway point in this match up!
Kyle Cassidy: Savannah Lawrence needs to shake off the cobwebs and figure out what she needs to do to get back into this! Next time won’t be as lucky as the first!
Round Four
Lawrence: 1
Yamashita: 1
Lawrence rushes up to Yamashita off the bell, looking to get the jump on her early on! But Yamashita reverses, catching Lawrence right into position for the Blood Shower! Lawrence fights out of the move however, pushing Yamashita from behind and into the ropes! She rushes to Yamashita now, catching her with a Knee Strike against the ropes before pushing her to the mat in the center of the ring! Lawrence rushes up now, nailing Yamashita over the head with the Gold Rush! Knee Strike connects to a kneeling Yamashita! Pin by Lawrence!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
Kick out by Yamashita! Lawrence looks frustrated now, wondering what it’s gonna take to put the champion away! Lawrence quickly acts, getting Yamashita in position before locking in Karma! Double Omoplata Crossface applied! Yamashita is in huge trouble now, with Lawrence having the move cinched in tight! Hope seemingly comes to the champion for just a moment, as she manages to tilt back and get Lawrence’s shoulders to the mat!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Lawrence corrects herself, tilting back into full position as she keeps the hold locked on! Yamashita looks as though she’s about to tap, but she darts her eyes to the clock, realizing she just has to hold on for a few more seconds! She does just that, with the time running out before she can tap!
Winter Mae: Both women being saved by the bell tonight!
Kyle Cassidy: That’s what they’re willing to do for this title! It means so much to both of them that they’re able to keep going even when it’s toughest!
Round Five
Lawrence: 1
Yamashita: 1
Yamashita rushes towards Lawrence off the bell, looking to catch her immediately with a strike to make up for her performance in the last round! But Lawrence ducks, nailing Yamashita in the back with a Forearm where she knows she’s sensitive from the submission! She gets in position, looking to lock in False God! But Yamashita pushes her off, catching her as she approaches again with Blood Shower! Swinging STO DDT connects! Pin by Yamashita!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Shoulder up Lawrence at the last possible moment! Yamashita is in shambles now, thinking that this was her way of ending this! She doesn’t stay deterred for long however, getting Lawrence in position before looking for Count to Infinity! But Lawrence fights back, slipping over Yamashita’s shoulder before clubbing her right on the back! She gets her in position, looking for Midnight Rain! But Yamashita slips over Lawrence’s shoulder this time, getting her right in position before locking in Eternal Sleep! Dragon Sleeper is in! Lawrence desperately reaches out for the ropes! But she’s not even close, being in the center of the ring! She puts a hand up to tap, knowing full well that she can’t fight out and not wanting to give Yamashita the satisfaction of knocking her out again!
Before she does however, she tries to tilt her head to give herself a view of the clock to see how long she has to gut it out! Yamashita feels this however, intelligently deciding to slide her arm over her eyes to keep her from seeing the clock! If she had, she’d realize she only needed to hold on for 10 more seconds! But as she hadn’t, she sees no other option but to tap out! Yamashita retains!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL the Zion Wrestling ENDURANCE! CHAMPION!...AKANE! YAMASHITA!
Winter Mae: Lawrence came close again to getting that victory, but Yamashita is the Endurance Champion for a reason, and she proved it right here tonight!
Kyle Cassidy: These two have made magic together every time they’re in that ring together! I’m honestly sad that it’s over!
RESULT: SUBMISSION (ETERNAL SLEEP) 2-1
As Akane is handed the Endurance Championship, celebrating her record-breaking win, her own music is cut-off and suddenly, “Ken’s Theme [Metal Version]” by ToxicxEternity plays throughout the arena. The crowd comes to its feet and Akane’s eyes are drawn to the stage. Moments later, Sean Parker appears on the stage dressed in his street clothes.
Kyle Cassidy: Ohhhh my, this is going to be interesting!
Winter Mae: The Sky Assassin is here! The former Endurance Champion! Sean Parker! He was one victory away from reaching the World Cup final and it’s been eating at him!
Kyle Cassidy: Well, looks like he hasn’t forgotten that Akane Yamashita ended his run as the Endurance Champion!
The camera follows Sean as he makes his way down the ring, walking with a purpose. He slaps a couple of hands that reach out to him as he walks around the ring, not taking his eyes off the champion. Akane knows she and Sean had previously reached an accord around their mutual respect for one another. But nevertheless, she maintains a vigilant stance despite her just going through a hellacious title defense.
Sean goes around to the timekeeper’s area and motions for a microphone from Vivian Blake who duly hands him one. Sean climbs up onto the ring apron and stands there for a moment. He leans on the top rope, looking at the champion before climbing through the ropes and enters the ring. Again, Akane doesn’t quite know what to make of Sean’s appearance and is on her toes. Sean notices her defensive posture and subtly waves a hand as if to let her know he’s not here for a fight.
Sean Parker: Don’t worry, Yamashita-san, I’m not here for a fight. Unlike those pricks in the Void, I don’t jump people from behind or attack them after they’ve just put their blood, sweat and tears into defending a championship.
Sean proceeds to walk around the ring as he talks.
Sean Parker: Yamashita-san, omedetou gozaimasu… that was an incredible performance… You know, you’ve been a great Endurance Champion. You’ve smashed RKO’s 88-day reign, equalled his number of successful title defenses…hell you even took it across the divide to KANEKO-ISM…
The crowd shows their appreciation as Sean regales the history of Akane’s reign as Zion Endurance Champion.
Sean Parker: ...all achievements and milestones I…
Sean prods his own chest with his index finger, a little bit more venom in his voice this time.
Sean Parker: ... wanted to earn myself, Yamashita-san. When I defeated Robert Kaiden Oakley last September, I pledged to these fans that I would become the greatest Endurance Champion, that I would be a fighting champion, that I would break records and take the title to heights it hadn’t seen before… and then…you came along…
Akane’s eyes widen somewhat, shifting her title onto one of her shoulders as she listens to Sean.
Sean Parker: ...You came along and you stopped me in my tracks. Now, you won’t get any excuses from me, Yamashita-san. Yeah, I’d travelled a lot, I’d wrestled inside a Cambodian fucking temple 24 hours before but there’s one thing that I am not is an excuse-maker or a sore loser. I knew what I was getting myself in for. You took two falls off me and you took that title that you hold so proudly over your shoulder there…
…and after that, I won’t lie, I was down. Hell, I even said to Katrina Lopez, you know what? I’m done in Zion. I couldn’t achieve the goal I set out for myself and all I wanted to do was leave all of this…
Sean gestures around him at the fans and the arena.
Sean Parker: ...behind and move on. And then I was declared Zion Breakout Star of the Year for 2023, not by the fans but my peers, all those others in the back and even on Fusion… and something in my mindset changed….I said to myself maybe I’m not done in Zion Wrestling…maybe I’ve got a point to prove, to show why I was the Breakout Star of 2023…but 2024 hasn’t exactly been kind to me so far in Zion. I haven’t hit the heights I wanted to, Yamashita-san!
I entered the Madness Rumble and vowed to come out victorious and pride went before the fall….I entered the World Cup, stormed into a lead, I was on the precipice of the Destiny main event…but once again, I came up short at the last hurdle…
Sean takes a deep breath, his frustration at not being able to replicate his 2023 success in Zion beginning to bubble to the surface.
Sean Parker: ...well, you know what? I am officially done settling for second place here. Yamashita-san, I told you when you first won that championship that I’d keep tabs on you, that I’d keep my eyes on you. And you’ve flourished with that championship, you really have… but like all good reigns, they have to end sometime. And I know why I’ve not reached the heights I’ve wanted to. It’s because I wasn’t focusing on the right goal…
Sean points his finger at Akane.
Sean Parker: ...and that’s you, Yamashita-san. You and that beautiful championship belt you retained so valiantly tonight. See there’s one thing that never happened after you won that title…you and I? We never had a rematch…
An “Ohhhhhh” erupts from the fans.
Winter Mae: Is Sean Parker issuing a challenge to Akane Yamashita?!
Kyle Cassidy: I think he may very well be, Winter!
Sean Parker: So…you and me, Yamashita-san. Parker versus Yamashita Two! For the Endurance Championship. The sequel we never had….
Sean, his eyes still trained on the champion, points diagonally up to the banner above the ring with the “Destiny III” logo emblazoned across it.
Sean Parker: ...at DESTINY! What do you say?
Akane Yamashita was indeed listening the entire time, looking around at the fans in attendance along with the banner that was being pointed at. There were a few moments of debating the choice, simply looking down at the mat she had just competed in moments ago. The heavy breathing was still clear from Yamashta, she was holding a microphone in her hands but she didn't look like she wanted to speak a word. Yamashita instead simply gave a thumbs up to Sean Parker, the camera was able to pick up Akane mouthing something in Japanese, something along the lines of ‘You’ll get words from me soon enough.” The final scene showed Akane lifting up the championship belt she had just defended as high as she could in the air. The two wrestlers had a simple faceoff until the screen faded.
Vivian Blake: The following is a Hardcore Tag Team Match…scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
The arena falls into darkness as the first synth notes of "Separate Ways (World's Apart)" by Journey echo through the speakers. The crowd erupts into cheers, anticipation palpable in the air. A single spotlight illuminates the entrance ramp as the music intensifies. The cameras focus on the tron, slowly panning out to display the stage as the song begins to kick off. Just then Rixley Stark bursts through the curtains, wearing her trademark denim jacket with sparkling sequins in the shape of stars.
Just then, “Whore To A Chainsaw” by Thy Art is Murder begins to play, with Nyx Blackthorn stepping out onto the stage beside Stark. The two march confidently down the ramp, the music pulsating through the arena. Stark high-fives fans along the barricades, exchanging smiles and high-energy vibes, all Blackthorn keeps moving.
Vivian Blake: Introducing first… at a combined weight of 245 lbs… Nyx Blackthorn and Rixley Stark… Nyx! N Rix!
Winter Mae: Nyx n Rix, while not being around long, have caught the adoration of the Zion fans!
Kyle Cassidy: It’ll make it all the more heartbreaking if we have to see them go tonight! But I have a feeling these two are gonna fight hard to make sure that doesn’t happen!
The two make it half way down the ramp, before being jumped from behind by Hebi no Rengo! They begin to lay the boots into the two of them as the official calls for the bell
As the bell sounds, Akira and Lien pick up Nyx and she gets thrown into the first two rows of fans over the barricade as they begin to stomp on Rixley. Hebi continues the beatdown on Rix until they turn around, met with a flying crossbody from Nyx who gets them back into the match!
Nyx picks Akira up and shoots her into the steel stairs, before nailing her with a dropkick to the back that sends her into the stairs face first. Nyx gets grabbed by Lien, only for Rixley to hit her from behind with a clubbing shot that drops Lien and Nyx and Rix get back in control of the matchup.
Rix throws Lien back into the ring as Nyx looks underneath the ring, pulling out a table and a few chairs, and a small black bag, setting it down on the ring apron before joining her partner in the ring, picking Lien up and hitting her with a double suplex onto the table on the canvas. Nyx tells Rix to go and set up the table in the corner, which she does, but as she turns around she’s hit over the head with a kendo stick by Akira!
Nyx goes to get her but Akira drops down and sweeps the legs of Nyx from outside the ring, then slides back in underneath the rope and begins to lay into the two of them with kendo stick shot after kendo stick shot before checking on her partner, picking her up and then going over to Rix, positioning her against the table in the corner then grabbing the bag that was sat on the apron by Blackthorn. They open the bag, looking inside then back at each other, and dump the contents of the bag out… hundreds and thousands of thumbtacks hit the canvas.
They go back over to Rix and Akira picks her up onto her shoulders, looking to drop her into thumbtacks. But as she goes to Nyx is back on her feet and pulls Rix down to safety. Lien swings at Nyx who dodges out of the way as Rix strikes her with one of the chairs across the head! Lien drops out of the ring and to the floor as Akira blasts Rix with the kendo stick over the head again, sending pieces all over the ring, shattering the kendo stick on impact. Nyx sees this and goes into a rage, sweeping the legs of Akira… SENDING HER BACK FIRST INTO THE THUMBTACKS!
Akira hits the canvas and screams out in pain, but Nyx does not stop there, leaping into the air and driving both of her feet into the chest of Akira, driving the tacks deeper into her back! Nyx then goes to check on Rix, who just waves her off to go and get the pin, and when Nyx hooks the leg she only gets a two count before Hayumi hits the ring, blasting Nyx over the head with a bundle of light tubes!
Nyx rolls off of Akira as Lien rolls into the ring, stopping Rix from getting a shot off on Hayumi with the blue mist that seemingly blinds Rix, who drops to the mat and reaches for her eyes, unable to see.
Hebi no Rengo have total control of the match now, and the official cannot do much to stop them. Picking the table out of the corner and setting it up across the now set up chairs in the ring, before picking up Blackthorn, looking to send her through the table… only for Rix to be back on her feet, swinging for the fences with a steel chair! Her vision still incredibly impaired but she has no issues with swinging that chair as hard as she can at whatever she can see. She nails Akira over the back, then Lien in the stomach. She even gets a shot off across the back of Hayumi! Rix is back in this like a house on fire, and as Nyx gets to her feet she goes to hold Rix, who turns around and goes to swing, only for Nyx to stop her and tell her that its her. Rix takes a moment, trying to focus her eyes which gives Hebi no Rengo enough time to get their bearings again.
They take them both out, Akira blasts Nyx in the side of the head with a running pump kick that slumps her, as Hayumi is able to strike Rix down with a Shining Wizard, then Lien grabs Rix, pulling her over to the table as she stands up on it, hooking both of Rix’s arms, before nailing the Black Lotus Driver on her, sending her through the table! Lien hooks the legs as the official makes the count, with Hayumi and Akira throwing Nyx out of the ring as the official counts the three.
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…Hebi! No Rengo!
Winter Mae: Of course, it was never gonna be a fair fight with those snakes! What cowards!
Kyle Cassidy: They may be cowards, but unlike Nyx n Rix, they’re also still Mayhem competitors!
Winter Mae: It’s gonna be a sad time seeing these two go! Out of these two teams, I know which one I’d rather have stick around!
Kyle Cassidy: I think these fans would agree!
Yamamoto, Kamiya, and Fujimoto all celebrate, with Blackthorn sliding back into the ring, trying to comfort Stark at ringside as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL
The scene opens at Zion Headquarters in an interview room. There is a black backdrop. Sitting on a leather recliner is Meliana Rodrigo. Sitting opposite of her in the other leather recliner is Zachary Porter. He is wearing all black. Meliana wasted no time getting the ball rolling.
Meliana Rodrigo: Thank you for granting me this time. The world is still buzzing about you supposedly walking away from professional wrestling. Now that you have had some time to think about it, has your stance changed?
Zach shakes his head.
Zachary Porter: No. It hasn’t.
Meliana Rodrigo: I can’t believe that. You are an amazing wrestler. Some may question your tactics nowadays. How can anyone deny--
Zach holds his right hand up, prompting Meliana to stop mid thought. He lowers his hand. Not breaking eye contact he leans forward.
Zachary Porter: I appreciate the compliments, Mel. The last thing I need is you blowing smoke up my ass. Lets be honest. I had the fairytale run of a lifetime. Who could have predicted a Lingerie Football League owner whose name became part of the conversation after having an affair with a professional wrestler would translate that heartbroke to become a World Champion? Not on anyone's bingo cards. The irony of it all, I didn’t win the championship. Technically, it was Vengeance who became World Champion.
Meliana Rodrigo: But you did win the Madness Rumble to earn the shot. And you defended the title as Zachary Porter.
Zachary Porter: Fair.
He leans back into the leather recliner. He crosses his arms.
Zachary Porter: My point Meliana; winning the Madness Rumble. Becoming World Champion. Fending off challenger after challenger after challenger, I had the hot hand. Nothing more, nothing less. Losing to Jordan Majors was the day the glass slipper shattered. I tried to rise back to a World Championship level ever since. And what has happened? Lost to Razzles. Lost to Morgan. The World Cup was supposed to be my ticket back to the main event. Fuck me, there is a real chance Nami will main event Destiny III in my home state. How can I call myself The Final Boss when I’m the bottom bitch of the Gold League?
Melania was blown away by Zachary's assessment of himself. Regaining her composure she presses forward.
Meliana Rodrigo: Don’t you think you are being hard on yourself? The Gold League was stacked from top to bottom.
Zachary Porter: I am supposed to be the greatest World Champion Zion has ever produced and I could manage is three freaking points? Three, Meliana, you have any idea how that makes me look? I’m not the competitor I believed myself to be. Why continue to embarrass myself any further? My first year in Zion is solid for someone new to professional wrestling. I peaked too early. Know the part that pisses me off the most, Meliana?
Kai Morgan
Zach sighs.
Zachary Porter: Here is a guy I went to war with to shake NFW down to its very core, decides to come out of retirement. He went from aggressor, world killer, to being on the best of terms with that company. Didn’t we try to put NFW out of business? Was that war all for nought? I defended Zion against the NFW lifers who trashed Zion every chance they got. I bled Zion Wrestling. I see him sucking up to the crowd. Watching that gets to me. What did I dedicate every waking moment of my career too? You don’t see me crossing the line, making friends, being all sentimental to their audience. I’ve had it. Professional wrestling can kiss my ass. This interview is over.
Zachary rises from his chair. He rips the microphone from his shirt. He walks away leaving Melania in shock.
Backstage, we see the backstage interviewer Meliana Rodrigo with mic in hand, she smiles at the camera and nods.
Meliana Rodrigo:
And with me at this time, the challenger for the Internet Title, Lady Limitless, Alex Andrews.
Alex slowly walks into the shot, a small smile on her face.
Alex Andrews:
You know something? I've spent the vast majority of my career as the underdog. I mean, I know it really hasn't been too terribly long since I've been in this sport but yeah, most of the time I've had to fight from underneath. In that vein, I've picked up a set of skills that have helped me succeed going up bigger stronger opponents. While I know that isn't always going to be the case here in Zion as the company is dominated by women, it still bears in mind that I know a thing or two on how to win.
Alex chuckles to herself mostly and shakes her head.
Alex Andrews:
And most of the time, I feel I am underestimated. Case in point, Becca Black. She thought she had this opportunity in the bag, she had already beaten me once, albeit through underhanded means, she thought it'd be a cake walk to Clarity and Jack Ripper. But as we all know, that wasn't the case. When Becca thought she had it well in hand, one clutch crucifix pin and yours truly made a statement. Never count Alex Andrews out, no matter the odds, I will do my dangest to defy them.
Alex licks her lips a bit and starts jumping from toe to toe.
Alex Andrews:
And I've said this before, I'm here in Zion to win the top title, but I also won't pass up any other opportunity that comes across my path. From what I've seen, the Zion Internet Championship is a workhorse title and that is right up my alley. Very few people can outwork me, I've ground down bigger and badder opponents before, I can do this.
She just smirks at the camera, eyes glaring.
Alex Andrews:
Jack, Jack, Jack. You've been one heck of a champ in your two reigns and I know you're still getting your feet under you in this one, but I gotta say, I like my chances here. I'm sure that's pretty egotistical of me to say so, and I'm still the new girl here, but I want this. And here is a thing you gotta understand, no matter how long the odds might be, I have every tool to enable me to pull out the win and take that title from you.
Alex straightens up and gives the camera a bit of a wink.
Alex Andrews:
Let's rock.
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPIONSHIP!
The lights go out for a few seconds before we hear the words
"I Want It All.
I Want It All.
I Want It All.
And I Want It Now.
The guitar riffs begin to play as we get settled into Queen's " I Want It All". As the lights bear the stage begin to strobe and flicker a little, Alex Andrews runs onto stage. The lights come back onto full power as Alex runs from one side of the stage to the other trying to pump the fans up. When she's satisfied with that, she starts making her way down the ramp.
Alex slaps hands with a few fans along the way down towards the ramp, she bounces to the music for a step or two before she climbs onto the apron and scales the turnbuckle from outside, she yells at the crowd, "Let's go!" before she drops into the ring. There she'll raise her arms to show off her "guns" before she bounces from toe to toe to get herself warmed up.
The opening synthesizers to "Sleeps Society" kick in as the lights dim down and the tron comes to life with an old, Victorian age back alleyway. A dark silhouette approaches the camera with slow footsteps echoing over the synths. The music swells as the shot switches to the figure's boots moving across the brick laden ground beneath. A flash of one gloved hand shoves a small blade clutched tightly and as the shot cuts back to in front of the figure, they take a backhand slash at the screen, splitting the frame like paper to reveal JACK "THE RIPPER" MORRISON just as we hear Lawrence Taylor scream out:
♫SLEEPS SOCIETY!!!!♫
The guitar drop kicks in and the stage lights up again, revealing Jack Morrison standing with his back to the crowd, arms stretched out, exposing the slash logo on his jacket. He drops his arms and turns, looking out over the audience with a cold, sociopathic gaze before the corner of his mouth lifts into a wicked smirk. He draws his thumb across his throat and adjusts the lapels of his coat before starting towards the ring.
Jack Morrison stalks his way down the ramp at a leisurely pace but a sense of purpose in his step; in no hurry but not wasting any time in getting to ringside. He climbs up the steps and up the turnbuckle, throwing up the cut throat gesture again before watching the crowd with those dark eyes. He climbs down to the mat and moves to the far side of the ring where he paces back and forth, watching the stage for his opponent's arrival.
Vivian Blake: Introducing first, the challenger…from Nashville, Tennessee…weighing in at 146 lbs…Alex! Andrews!
And her opponent…representing The Purge…from Southampton, England…weighing in at 222 lbs…he is the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...JACK! “THE RIPPER”! MORRISON!
Winter Mae: Alex Andrews earned this opportunity last week by winning a triple threat match against Reina Hamada and Becca Black!
Kyle Cassidy: Both are amazing competitors that could have easily taken Andrews’ spot tonight! But the fact that she got the win there should prepare her very well for The Ripper!
Alex wasted no time in going after Jack as soon as the bell sounded. She immediately started throwing a barrage of lefts and rights, and he was barely able to get his arms up in defense. She caught him with a couple of well timed hits then went for a snap suplex. Before she could execute it, however, Jack nailed her in the sides a couple of times with some well placed punches of his own. She released the suplex setup, and Morrison went for a snap suplex of his own. He slammed her down hard before popping back up to his feet, a smirk on his face as he did. He grabbed her by the hair and pulled her up, going for a DDT, but she countered it into one of her own! She got to her feet and backed up a considerable amount, waiting for him to get back to his feet. As soon as Morrison turned around, Andrews charged at him, looking for a spear. He quickly side stepped her, leaving her to run into the corner shoulder first!
Kyle Cassidy: Morrison proving yet again why he is such a dominant champion.
Winter Mae: Oh please, it’s still early in the match. Andrews has a chance to turn this around still.
Morrison grabbed Andrews as she stumbled out of the corner and lifted her up before slamming her against the turnbuckles with a buckle bomb. She crumpled on the mat in the corner, but when Jack went for a boot choke, Alex managed to grab his ankle and shoved him back hard, not giving him the chance. He lost his footing and stumbled back some, giving the woman a chance to scramble to her feet. She ran at him from the corner, hitting a vicious leg lariat that sent Jack into the ropes. As he bounced off of them and came back at her, she grabbed him and spun him around before managing to execute a beautiful backdrop driver! She popped up and moved away from Jack before running at him, hitting a vicious senton in the process.
Crowd: KICK HIS ASS! KICK HIS ASS! KICK HIS ASS!
Andrews pulled herself up and looked down at Jack who was moving around to try and get back to his feet. She leaned down to pull him up but was met with an eye gouge that the referee didn’t see! Andrews immediately released Morrison and began swiping at her eyes, trying to wipe the sting away. Jack slid back to his feet then quickly grabbed Andrews by the hair, slamming her down onto the mat hard. She began using the ropes to pull herself up, glancing ringside as she did. The crowd began booing loudly just before she turned her head towards the ramp, and she saw Calvin Faye, Quinton Silver, and Eric Silver coming down the ramp! A very brief look of panic came across her face, but soon a smirk replaced it as the crowd began going crazy. Melissa Tasman came running from the back with a chair and clocked Calvin with it! She turned on Eric and took him down, but Quinton wrestled the chair away from her. Before he could use it, she nailed the chair with a hard dropkick that sent the chair straight into Quinton’s face!
Winter Mae: Melissa Tasman with the equalizer! The Purge came out to help Morrison, but Tasman had an answer!
Kyle Cassidy: She’s sticking her nose in Morrison’s business again. He is not going to be happy about that.
While the referee dealt with the mess on the outside, Jack and Alex continued to go at it. He went for Stabbing In The Dark, but she was able to duck under the superkick just before it connected! There was an air of frustration coming off of Jack over the missed move, but he didn’t let that stop him. He quickly pivoted and grabbed the woman’s wrist before throwing her to the corner. He got her up on the turnbuckle, setting up for a superplex, but she pushed him down! Andrews stood up and jumped off of the ropes, looking for a leaping Falcon Punch! Morrison rolled towards the corner and out of the way, and she accidentally caught the referee, taking them down! As she began checking on the referee, the crowd went crazy again, and Alex turned around just in time to catch a spinning back first from Becca Black!
Kyle Cassidy: Becca Black with the spinning back fist! Becca Black could have just screwed Alex Andrews over!
Winter Mae: I don’t see Morrison complaining about it. This is just another win for him.
As Morrison pulled himself up in the corner, he looked at Becca who was now on the outside then back at Alex. Another smirk came to his face as the referee finally started getting back to their feet. The ref shook their head, trying to get rid of the remaining cobwebs from the superman punch they had taken. Jack remained in the corner until Andrews started trying to get back up. He waited for the perfect moment before nailing Alex with a vicious Dear Boss! He immediately pinned her and the referee slid to the mat as Becca Black smirked on the outside.
ONE…!
TWO…!!
THREE!!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...JACK! “THE RIPPER” MORRISON!
Winter Mae: I knew it! I knew that Becca Black couldn’t let it go! She just had to come and mess with things!
Kyle Cassidy: Eye for an eye, in her view! Alex Andrews took this away from Becca Black, in her eyes! Now she’s come to take it away from her as well!
Morrsion celebrates, with Andrews looking peeved on the mat as Black backs up the rampway looking proud of herself!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPIONSHIP!
The lights go out for a few seconds before we hear the words
"I Want It All.
I Want It All.
I Want It All.
And I Want It Now.
The guitar riffs begin to play as we get settled into Queen's " I Want It All". As the lights bear the stage begin to strobe and flicker a little, Alex Andrews runs onto stage. The lights come back onto full power as Alex runs from one side of the stage to the other trying to pump the fans up. When she's satisfied with that, she starts making her way down the ramp.
Alex slaps hands with a few fans along the way down towards the ramp, she bounces to the music for a step or two before she climbs onto the apron and scales the turnbuckle from outside, she yells at the crowd, "Let's go!" before she drops into the ring. There she'll raise her arms to show off her "guns" before she bounces from toe to toe to get herself warmed up.
The opening synthesizers to "Sleeps Society" kick in as the lights dim down and the tron comes to life with an old, Victorian age back alleyway. A dark silhouette approaches the camera with slow footsteps echoing over the synths. The music swells as the shot switches to the figure's boots moving across the brick laden ground beneath. A flash of one gloved hand shoves a small blade clutched tightly and as the shot cuts back to in front of the figure, they take a backhand slash at the screen, splitting the frame like paper to reveal JACK "THE RIPPER" MORRISON just as we hear Lawrence Taylor scream out:
♫SLEEPS SOCIETY!!!!♫
The guitar drop kicks in and the stage lights up again, revealing Jack Morrison standing with his back to the crowd, arms stretched out, exposing the slash logo on his jacket. He drops his arms and turns, looking out over the audience with a cold, sociopathic gaze before the corner of his mouth lifts into a wicked smirk. He draws his thumb across his throat and adjusts the lapels of his coat before starting towards the ring.
Jack Morrison stalks his way down the ramp at a leisurely pace but a sense of purpose in his step; in no hurry but not wasting any time in getting to ringside. He climbs up the steps and up the turnbuckle, throwing up the cut throat gesture again before watching the crowd with those dark eyes. He climbs down to the mat and moves to the far side of the ring where he paces back and forth, watching the stage for his opponent's arrival.
Vivian Blake: Introducing first, the challenger…from Nashville, Tennessee…weighing in at 146 lbs…Alex! Andrews!
And her opponent…representing The Purge…from Southampton, England…weighing in at 222 lbs…he is the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...JACK! “THE RIPPER”! MORRISON!
Winter Mae: Alex Andrews earned this opportunity last week by winning a triple threat match against Reina Hamada and Becca Black!
Kyle Cassidy: Both are amazing competitors that could have easily taken Andrews’ spot tonight! But the fact that she got the win there should prepare her very well for The Ripper!
Alex wasted no time in going after Jack as soon as the bell sounded. She immediately started throwing a barrage of lefts and rights, and he was barely able to get his arms up in defense. She caught him with a couple of well timed hits then went for a snap suplex. Before she could execute it, however, Jack nailed her in the sides a couple of times with some well placed punches of his own. She released the suplex setup, and Morrison went for a snap suplex of his own. He slammed her down hard before popping back up to his feet, a smirk on his face as he did. He grabbed her by the hair and pulled her up, going for a DDT, but she countered it into one of her own! She got to her feet and backed up a considerable amount, waiting for him to get back to his feet. As soon as Morrison turned around, Andrews charged at him, looking for a spear. He quickly side stepped her, leaving her to run into the corner shoulder first!
Kyle Cassidy: Morrison proving yet again why he is such a dominant champion.
Winter Mae: Oh please, it’s still early in the match. Andrews has a chance to turn this around still.
Morrison grabbed Andrews as she stumbled out of the corner and lifted her up before slamming her against the turnbuckles with a buckle bomb. She crumpled on the mat in the corner, but when Jack went for a boot choke, Alex managed to grab his ankle and shoved him back hard, not giving him the chance. He lost his footing and stumbled back some, giving the woman a chance to scramble to her feet. She ran at him from the corner, hitting a vicious leg lariat that sent Jack into the ropes. As he bounced off of them and came back at her, she grabbed him and spun him around before managing to execute a beautiful backdrop driver! She popped up and moved away from Jack before running at him, hitting a vicious senton in the process.
Crowd: KICK HIS ASS! KICK HIS ASS! KICK HIS ASS!
Andrews pulled herself up and looked down at Jack who was moving around to try and get back to his feet. She leaned down to pull him up but was met with an eye gouge that the referee didn’t see! Andrews immediately released Morrison and began swiping at her eyes, trying to wipe the sting away. Jack slid back to his feet then quickly grabbed Andrews by the hair, slamming her down onto the mat hard. She began using the ropes to pull herself up, glancing ringside as she did. The crowd began booing loudly just before she turned her head towards the ramp, and she saw Calvin Faye, Quinton Silver, and Eric Silver coming down the ramp! A very brief look of panic came across her face, but soon a smirk replaced it as the crowd began going crazy. Melissa Tasman came running from the back with a chair and clocked Calvin with it! She turned on Eric and took him down, but Quinton wrestled the chair away from her. Before he could use it, she nailed the chair with a hard dropkick that sent the chair straight into Quinton’s face!
Winter Mae: Melissa Tasman with the equalizer! The Purge came out to help Morrison, but Tasman had an answer!
Kyle Cassidy: She’s sticking her nose in Morrison’s business again. He is not going to be happy about that.
While the referee dealt with the mess on the outside, Jack and Alex continued to go at it. He went for Stabbing In The Dark, but she was able to duck under the superkick just before it connected! There was an air of frustration coming off of Jack over the missed move, but he didn’t let that stop him. He quickly pivoted and grabbed the woman’s wrist before throwing her to the corner. He got her up on the turnbuckle, setting up for a superplex, but she pushed him down! Andrews stood up and jumped off of the ropes, looking for a leaping Falcon Punch! Morrison rolled towards the corner and out of the way, and she accidentally caught the referee, taking them down! As she began checking on the referee, the crowd went crazy again, and Alex turned around just in time to catch a spinning back first from Becca Black!
Kyle Cassidy: Becca Black with the spinning back fist! Becca Black could have just screwed Alex Andrews over!
Winter Mae: I don’t see Morrison complaining about it. This is just another win for him.
As Morrison pulled himself up in the corner, he looked at Becca who was now on the outside then back at Alex. Another smirk came to his face as the referee finally started getting back to their feet. The ref shook their head, trying to get rid of the remaining cobwebs from the superman punch they had taken. Jack remained in the corner until Andrews started trying to get back up. He waited for the perfect moment before nailing Alex with a vicious Dear Boss! He immediately pinned her and the referee slid to the mat as Becca Black smirked on the outside.
ONE…!
TWO…!!
THREE!!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...JACK! “THE RIPPER” MORRISON!
Winter Mae: I knew it! I knew that Becca Black couldn’t let it go! She just had to come and mess with things!
Kyle Cassidy: Eye for an eye, in her view! Alex Andrews took this away from Becca Black, in her eyes! Now she’s come to take it away from her as well!
Morrsion celebrates, with Andrews looking peeved on the mat as Black backs up the rampway looking proud of herself!
WINNER: JACK MORRISON (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL (DEAR BOSS)
We cut backstage to find Eduardo Gutiérrez with a scowl on his face making his way down the corridor twirling a lead pipe in his hand and sporting a Zach Porter T-shirt. As he continues with a focused and steely determination in his eyes, he’s suddenly stopped by Tommy Green.
Tommy Green: Excuse me, Eduardo? Where are you going and what are you going to do with that lead pipe?
E-C-E slowly turns his attention to the interviewer, almost getting in his face.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Who wants to know, huh?
Green leans back a little, intimidated by the young Spaniard.
Tommy Green: I… was just curious, that’s all…
Eduardo Gutiérrez: You’re just curious…
Gutiérrez lifts the pipe up and stares at it for a moment before turning his attention back to the interviewer.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Well, Tommy… if you must know… I’m going to go out to that ring… and I’m going to call out that perra, Morgan Payne! See… it’s her fault that Zach’s quit! And when she comes out?! I’m going to cave her damn skull in with this lead pipe! Now if you’ll excuse me…
E-C-E then continues on and once he reaches the gorilla position, Miguel Ortiz appears at the curtain blocking his path.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Out of my way, hermano.
Miguel Ortiz: And what are you going to do when The Kingdom comes to help her? I'm not moving, hermano. I told Solana that I'd look out for you.
Miguel paused for a second, his eyes darting towards the lead pipe in Eduardo's hands. He looked back at his future brother-in-law and shook his head.
Miguel Ortiz: That means keeping you from doing stupid shit. Going after Payne isn't going to bring Zach back. He's having a hard time right now…him being gone doesn't make him any less a part of this family.
Ortiz held his hand out, signaling for Ed to give him the pipe. His eyes moved towards it again before looking back at the younger man's face.
Miguel Ortiz: Give me the pipe, Ed. We have to let Zach do his thing, and going after Morgan isn't the way to do that.
After a few moments, Gutiérrez sighs before he then hands the pipe over to Ortiz and then slumps against the wall and folds his arms across his chest.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: It doesn’t feel right without him, Miguel…
Miguel sighed as he handed the pipe off to a stagehand. He leaned against the wall next to Ed and shrugged a little.
Miguel Ortiz: It's not going to, Ed. He's part of our family, but that's why we have to respect his decision. Because he's family.
Ortiz put a reassuring hand on Ed's shoulder and sighed a little.
Miguel Ortiz: KC and I don't like this either, and we're not about to pretend that we understand it because we don't. But we have to carry on even with his leaving.
E-C-E nods.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Speaking of KC… I suppose we should go find her.
The Mauler nods in agreement as the two walk off camera together as we cut elsewhere.
Tommy Green: Excuse me, Eduardo? Where are you going and what are you going to do with that lead pipe?
E-C-E slowly turns his attention to the interviewer, almost getting in his face.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Who wants to know, huh?
Green leans back a little, intimidated by the young Spaniard.
Tommy Green: I… was just curious, that’s all…
Eduardo Gutiérrez: You’re just curious…
Gutiérrez lifts the pipe up and stares at it for a moment before turning his attention back to the interviewer.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Well, Tommy… if you must know… I’m going to go out to that ring… and I’m going to call out that perra, Morgan Payne! See… it’s her fault that Zach’s quit! And when she comes out?! I’m going to cave her damn skull in with this lead pipe! Now if you’ll excuse me…
E-C-E then continues on and once he reaches the gorilla position, Miguel Ortiz appears at the curtain blocking his path.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Out of my way, hermano.
Miguel Ortiz: And what are you going to do when The Kingdom comes to help her? I'm not moving, hermano. I told Solana that I'd look out for you.
Miguel paused for a second, his eyes darting towards the lead pipe in Eduardo's hands. He looked back at his future brother-in-law and shook his head.
Miguel Ortiz: That means keeping you from doing stupid shit. Going after Payne isn't going to bring Zach back. He's having a hard time right now…him being gone doesn't make him any less a part of this family.
Ortiz held his hand out, signaling for Ed to give him the pipe. His eyes moved towards it again before looking back at the younger man's face.
Miguel Ortiz: Give me the pipe, Ed. We have to let Zach do his thing, and going after Morgan isn't the way to do that.
After a few moments, Gutiérrez sighs before he then hands the pipe over to Ortiz and then slumps against the wall and folds his arms across his chest.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: It doesn’t feel right without him, Miguel…
Miguel sighed as he handed the pipe off to a stagehand. He leaned against the wall next to Ed and shrugged a little.
Miguel Ortiz: It's not going to, Ed. He's part of our family, but that's why we have to respect his decision. Because he's family.
Ortiz put a reassuring hand on Ed's shoulder and sighed a little.
Miguel Ortiz: KC and I don't like this either, and we're not about to pretend that we understand it because we don't. But we have to carry on even with his leaving.
E-C-E nods.
Eduardo Gutiérrez: Speaking of KC… I suppose we should go find her.
The Mauler nods in agreement as the two walk off camera together as we cut elsewhere.
There’s a small sound of water droplets from a rusty faucet until the video package begins with two women walking through the hallways of a Zion Wrestling show side by side with every intention to cause harm to their opponents. In this slow-sped design of a gray-colored video clip, Serenity Holmes and Livvie Nelson representing Hungry for Destruction are walking in the hallways with the look of confidence, determination and the will to do very violent things are completely written on their face.
Serenity Holmes: When we first formed this tag team, people took us for a joke. Two women no one cares about pretending as if they are the next big thing but when Livvie Nelson approached me, I had to admit, I was confused at first but she saw something in me and I saw something in her.
The next clip shows Livvie Nelson brutalizing her way through Los Dingos without a single aid from her tag team partner, Serenity Holmes. The visualization of Livvie making sure her opponents couldn’t even get up adds to her aura of being the powerhouse of the team.
Serenity Holmes: And many can’t say otherwise. They were too busy making fun of us but we’ve been in the shadows preparing for the day we would come to the light and expose how shallow the tag team division is. We’ve beaten former tag team champions, put an end to anyone who dared to even be in our way and now we are the number one contenders for the Undisputed Tag Team Championships.
Hungry for Destruction stands over the fallen bodies of Rising Star Boulevard. The next portion of the video is them arguing with the tag team champions, Senshi No Akumu, from the ring to their skybox.
Livvie Nelson: Zion deserves better champions than what they’ve had to deal with. These two are busy holding down someone else’s pathetic agenda while the tag division is about to pass them while they’re standing still. It’s time for something new. Something fresh. It’s time for Hungry for Destruction, innit?
The two women are back in the ring posing on the turnbuckles.
Serenity Holmes: Eden Sterling and Hana Kaneko believe they have what it takes to lead this division but they’re too busy playing reality television. We’re here because we want to be the best and hold this division by the balls.
Livvie Nelson: Eden Sterling thought she was so tough. So clever. Coming after us and calling Ren a mouthpiece and me the quiet one. Bruv you’ve never said one thing of substance in your entire existence. And Hana? Ren makes a fool of you routinely. You think I’m quiet? Wait until you find out how quiet you are when your jaw is wired shut!
The next scene is Serenity Holmes pummeling Eden Sterling from behind with an Elbow Blow which ignites a brawl between all four women inside the ring.
Livvie Nelson: Eden Sterling and Hana Kaneko have embarrassed the Undisputed Tag Team Championships. They hold the coveted prize of our division and have turned it into a side-show for their Netflix drama. That’s where we had to come in and remind them of what reality is.
Serenity Holmes leaps off from the top rope and drives Hana’s head to the canvas from their match on Fusion.
Livvie Nelson: I’ve seen your types before. On the pitch, running toward me, thinking your stars are about to align and shine. Let’s just say there’s a reason I ain’t playing football anymore and it has nothing to do with skill. Those future stars? They ain’t touched a ball since they ran into me. You two are no different as far as I’m concerned.
Livvie’s continued montage of her beating down her opponents and intimidating other women around her are shown.
Serenity Holmes: Tonight, we show the world why we are the new Undisputed Tag Team Champions. We are the future of this business and we are the generation that changes everything!
Livvie Nelson: When you look at Hungry for Destruction, you are looking at the future of this industry. Serenity Holmes is going to be a future world champion in this company. I’m just getting started and I have a lot to prove. Our legacy begins tonight.
And in the final shot of the video package, Hungry for Destruction stand in the ring gesturing that the championship belts will be around their waist.
Vivian Blake: The following Tag Team Contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling UNDISPUTED! TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONSHIPS!
The lights in the venue immediately shift to pitch black shrouding the entire audience in a blanket of darkness as the graphic on the titantron screen shows two hammers clashing against each other. For a moment, there isn't a sound in the air until the beginning guitar riff of a heavy metal tempo causes the lights on the stage to flicker with smoke engulfing the structure. The audience witnesses the silhouette of two individuals once the beginning lyrics are heard across the interior of the venue then "Rise" by Divyded begins to play causing the lights to return to normal showing Serenity Holmes and Livvie Nelson.
Both women look at each other where Serenity Holmes smiles at Livvie who maintains that killer cold look in her eyes before advancing first down the entrance path to the ring with Serenity following behind her. Livvie hops onto the apron from one leap while Serenity climbs up the steel steps to stand on the middle turnbuckle outside of a corner yelling at the fans at ringside while Livvie stands below her. Serenity drops down to the ring and Livvie follows behind her into their own corner where Serenity sits on the top turnbuckle enjoying her time while Livvie warms up down below her.
"Battle Without Honor or Humanity" by Tomoyasu Hotel begins to play over the PA system as the lights begin to lower. The guitar strike before spotlights highlights the two figures in the middle of the stage. They stand there posing for a moment, before Eden throws back her hood and smirks as she looks about. Hana and Eden meet gazes and share a fist bump before the two strut down the ramp.
Hana climbs onto the apron and poses while Eden stands on the floor before her, crossing her arms before her. After that, Hana slips into the ring as Eden slides in, beginning to bounce from foot to foot as Hana removes her mask.
Vivian Blake: Introducing first, the challengers…at a combined weight of 276 lbs…the team of Serenity Holmes and Livvie Nelson…Hungry! For Destruction!
And their opponents…representing The Genesis of Destruction…at a combined weight of 313 lbs…they are the Zion Wrestling UNDISPUTED! TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONS!...the team of Hana Megumi and Eden Sterling…SENSHI! NO AKUMU!
Winter Mae: These teams have been throwing barbs, both verbal and physical at one another for weeks! But now is the time to put up or shut up!
Kyle Cassidy: That can be easier said than done for these two! All out carnage could ensue! This entire arena could be flipped upside down before either of these teams relent!
After the referee rings the bell Sterling and Megumi rushes over at Holmes and Nelson as Megumi puts Holmes into the corner and stomps her over and over again before Megumi sending Holmes to the outside while Sterling drags Nelson back to the middle of the ring and calls Megumi to come to help her as Megumi and Sterling attempts to connects with a Suplex! But Nelson counters with a Suplex! Slams Senshi No Akumu’s duos down to the mat! Before Nelson gets back to her feets and grabs Sterling’s hair and pulls Sterling backs up to her feets and whips Sterling to the corner before Sterling turns around to Megumi who gets back to her own feets already but Nelson kicks right to her guts and sending Megumi to the opposite corner of Sterling before Nelson charges into the corner of Sterling and Nelson connects with a Bicycle Kick! Kick right to Sterling’s face causes Sterling to collapse down to the mat before Nelson kicks Sterling out from the ring before Nelson charges into the corner of Megumi but meet a boot from Megumi causes Nelson to stumble away from her and Megumi rushes over at Nelson and Megumi connects with a Bicycle Knee Strike! Her knee hit right to Nelson’s face hard, sending Nelson down to the mat! Before Megumi grabs Nelson’s hair and pulls Nelson back to her feets and Megumi throws Nelson over the top rope and Nelson goes down to the outside before Megumi turns around but meets a Roundhouse Kick! Right to Megumi’s head causes Megumi to fall down to her knee before Holmes grabs Megumi’s hair and pulls Megumi back up to her feets and whips Megumi to the corner before Holmes charges into the corner and Holmes connects with a Knee Strike! Holmes' knee hits right to Megumi’s face before Holmes grabs Megumi’s hair and drags Megumi back to the middle of the ring but Megumi wipes her hand out and Megumi counters with a Codebreaker! Sending Holmes down to the mat! Before Megumi gets back to her feets and grabs Holmes’s hair and Megumi pulls Holmes back up to her feets and Megumi whips Holmes to the corner before Megumi charges into the corner but meet a boot from Megumi causes Holmes to stumbles away from the corner and Megumi rushes over at Holmes and Megumi connects with a Handspring Cutter! Sending Holmes down to the mat! Before Megumi rolls Holmes over and Megumi covers on top of Holmes and Megumi hooks her leg up and the referee counts!
ONEEEEE…!
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NO! Nelson breaks up the pin! But Sterling slides back in the ring and hits Nelson from behind! And Sterling gets back to her feets and grabs Nelson’s hair and pulls Nelson backs up to her feets and Sterling whips Nelson into the corner before she whispers into Megumi’s ear with a plan as Sterling whips Megumi to the corner where Nelson there but Megumi meet a boot from Nelson causes Megumi to staggers away from the corner before Nelson rushes over at Megumi and Nelson connects with a Spear! Sending Megumi down to the mat and Nelson gets back to her feets but Sterling grabs Nelson’s arm from behind and turns her around and Sterling connects with a Dropkick! Kick right to Nelson’s face sending Nelson down to the mat! Before Sterling gets back to her feets and Sterling grabs Nelson’s hair and Sterling pulls Nelson back up to her feets and whips Nelson into the rope and hits the rope back but Holmes hits the back of Sterling’s leg causing Sterling to fall down to her knee and Nelson connects with an European Uppercut! Sending Sterling down to the mat! Before Nelson grabs Sterling’s hair and pulls Sterling back up to her feets and Nelson tucks Sterling’s head underneath her arm and Nelson connects with a Suplex! Sending Sterling down to the mat! Nelson gets back to her feets and grabs Sterling’s hair and pulls Sterling back up to her feets and whips Sterling to the corner before Holmes charges into the corner and Holmes connects with a Knee Strike! Holmes' knee hits right to Sterling’s face before Holmes grabs Sterling’s hair before throwing Sterling into Nelson and Nelson connects with a Superkick! Right to Sterling’s jaw sending Sterling down to the mat! Megumi slides inside the ring but Holmes stomps at her before Holmes throws Megumi over the top rope while Nelson pulls Sterling back up to her feets and Nelson puts Sterling between her legs and Nelson connects with a Sit-Out Powerbomb! Slams Sterling down to the mat hard! Before Nelson gets back to her feets and grabs Sterling’s hair and pulls Sterling back up to her feets and Nelson puts Sterling between Holmes’s legs and Holmes connects with a Package Piledriver! Spikes Sterling’s head down to the mat! And Holmes covers on Sterling and hooks her leg up and the referee counts!
ONEEEEE…!
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NO! Sterling kickout before two! Holmes and Nelson smirks before Holmes gets back to her feets and grabs Sterling’s hair and Holmes pulls Sterling back up to her feets and Holmes whips Sterling to the corner before Holmes charges into the corner but meet a boot from Sterling causes Holmes to stumbles away from the corner while Megumi rushes over at Holmes and Megumi connects with a Lariat! Sending Holmes down to the mat! Causes Nelson to immediately turn her attention to Megumi and rushes over at Megumi but Megumi connects with a Discus Forearm! Right to Nelson’s face sending Nelson down to the mat! Before Megumi grabs, kicks Nelson out of the ring and turns her attention back to Holmes who crawls over the corner as Holmes slowly gets back to her feets in the corner while Megumi charges into the corner and Megumi connects with a Bicycle Knee Strike! Megumi’s knee hits right to Holmes’s face before Megumi grabs Holmes’s arm and whips Holmes into Sterling but Holmes rebounds and Holmes pulls Megumi into her and Holmes counters with a Roundhouse Kick! Before Holmes puts Megumi between her legs, Holmes connects with a Package Piledriver! Spikes Megumi’s head down to the mat! Before Holmes gets back to her feets and kicks Megumi out of the ring! But before Holmes can turn around Sterling wraps her arms around Holmes’s waists and Sterling connects with a German Suplex! Sending Holmes down to the mat! Before Sterling gets back to her feets and Sterling grabs Holmes’s hair and Sterling pulls Holmes back up to her feets and Sterling whips Holmes to the corner before Sterling charges into the corner and Sterling connects with a Dropkick! Sending Holmes’s back hits with the turnbuckle causes Holmes to staggers away from the corner and Sterling gets back to her feets and drags Holmes back to the middle of the ring and Sterling runs towards the rope and hits the rope back and Sterling connects with EAT THIS, DISCUS CLOTHESLINES!!!!!! SENDING HOLMES DOWN TO THE MAT! BEFORE STERLING COVERS ON HOLMES AND STERLING HOOKS HER LEG UP AND THE REFEREE COUNTS!
ONEEEEE…!
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TWOOOOO…!
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NO! HOLMES KICKOUT AT TWO! AND NELSON SLIDE BACK INTO THE RING! Nelson drags Sterling out of Holmes and Nelson stomps down at Sterling over and over again before Nelson grabs Sterling’s hair and pulls Sterling back up to her feets and Nelson whips Sterling into the corner before Nelson charges into the corner and Nelson connects with a Bicycle Kick! Kick right to Sterling’s face! Before Nelson grabs Sterling’s hair and drags Sterling back to the middle of the ring and Nelson runs towards the rope but Megumi grabs her ankle and drags Nelson out of the ring and Megumi sending Nelson clashes with the barricade causes Nelson to collapse down to the floor before Megumi slide back to the ring and gets back to her feets but Holmes connects with a Missile Dropkick! Sending Megumi down to the mat! Holmes kicks Megumi out of the ring before Holmes turns her attention back to Sterling and Holmes rushes over at Sterling but Sterling counters with EAT THIS, DISCUS CLOTHESLINES!!!!!! BUT HOLMES DUCKS AND HOLMES COUNTERS WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! Right to the back of Sterling’s head causes Sterling down to her knees and Holmes grabs Sterling’s hair and pulls Sterling back up to her feets and Holmes sends Sterling over the top rope and goes down to the outside! Megumi come to help her partner to gets back to her feets while Holmes runs towards the rope and hits the rope back and Holmes connects with a Suicide Dive! Sending both Megumi and Sterling down to the mat! Before Holmes grabs Megumi’s hair and pulls Megumi back up to her feets and Holmes sending Megumi back inside the ring before Holmes gets back to her feets and grabs Megumi’s hair and pulls Megumi back up to her knees and Holmes runs towards the rope and hits the rope back and connects with MOVING HOLMES, RUNNING SHINING WIZARD!!!!!! HITS RIGHT TO Megumi’S FACE SENDING Megumi DOWN TO THE MAT! BEFORE HOLMES CLIMBS OVER THE TOP ROPE WHILE Megumi SLOWLY PUSHES HERSELF BACK UP YO HER FEETS AND HOLMES LAUNCHING OFF FROM THE TOP ROPE AND HOLMES CONNECTS WITH RED BOTTOMS, DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!!!!!!!!! STOMP RIGHT TO THE BACK OF Megumi’S HEAD SENDING Megumi DOWN TO THE MAT BEFORE HOLMES ROLLS Megumi OVER AND HOLMES COVERS ON TOP OF Megumi AND HOLMES HOOKS HER LEG UP AND THE REFEREE COUNTS!
ONEEEEE…!
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TWOOOOO…!
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NO! STERLING BREAK UP THE PIN! STERLING BREAK UP THE PIN! BEFORE NELSON SLIDES BACK INSIDE THE RING AND STOMPS AT STERLING OVER AND OVER AGAIN! Nelson grabs Sterling’s hair and throws Sterling to outside but Sterling rebounds and sends Nelson to the outside before Sterling gets back inside the ring but Holmes counters with a Roundhouse Kick! Kick right to Sterling’s head causes Sterling to fall down to her knee and Holmes connects with a Missile Dropkick! Kick right to Sterling’s face! Sending Sterling down to the mat! Before Holmes turns around back to Megumi but Megumi connects with a Lariat! Sending Holmes down to the mat! Before Megumi grabs Holmes' hair and pulls Holmes back to her feets but Holmes counters with a Roundhouse Kick! But Megumi ducks and Megumi runs towards the rope and hits the rope back and Megumi connects with a Slingblade! Sending Holmes down to the mat! Before Sterling slides back to the ring while Holmes slowly gets back to her feets and Megumi and Sterling rushes over Holmes but Holmes ducks causes Megumi and Sterling bumps into each other and Holmes sending Sterling to the outside of the ring and Nelson wraps her arms around Megumi’s waists and Nelson connects with a German Suplex! But Megumi lands to her feets and pushes Nelson clashes into Holmes sending their both down to the mat before Megumi grabs Nelson’s hair and pulls Nelson back up to her feets and throws Nelson to the outside of the ring before Megumi turns attentions back to Holmes who gets back to her feets and Megumi and Holmes rushes over at each other and Holmes connects with MOVING HOLMES, RUNNING SHINING WIZARD!!!!!! She falls back, laying on top of Megumi for the pin, but in doing so her shoulders are on the mat as well!!!!
ONEEEEE…!
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TWOOOOO…!
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THREEEEE…!
Winter Mae: Wait a minute…what just happened there?
Kyle Cassidy: We just got new Undisputed Tag Team Champions, is what happened, Winter!
Winter Mae: Were you watching the same match I was, Kyle?
Kyle Cassidy: Yes, Winter, and in that match, Serenity Holmes covered Hana Megumi!
Winter Mae: With her shoulders on the mat!
Megumi and Holmes eventually come to, with the referee raising Holmes’ hand in victory! A second official comes in however, raising Megumi’s hand up instead! The two officials begin to go at verbally over who actually won the match, each of them raising their respective winner’s hand as they both look confused.
Eventually, Kai Morgan and Katrina Lopez are drawn out from backstage, both of them stepping into the ring and speaking with the referees! The two begin to discuss amongst each other, seemingly arguing why their brand’s team should be considered the winners! The scene further descends into confusion as we fade!
WINNERS: N/A
RESULT: DRAW (DOUBLE PINFALL)
Nami Megumi finished to prepared herself before her upcoming big match against Daria Dorsey who remembered as a former Zion Wrestling World Champion who representing Fusion brand and now down for two of them Nami Megumi from Mayhem who remembered as a former Zion Gateway Champion and Zion Wrestling Undisputed Tag Team Champion who reaches into the final of Zion Wrestling with her 6 points and tiebreak over her stablemate and former Zion Wrestling National Champion in Kaitlin Williams while her opponent tonight Daria Dorsey reaches into the final with 8 points over her opponents in platinum block and now everything is reset what they did before upcoming match is nothing. But tonight we will know who will taking the opportunity to get into main event of Destiny III and now camera can be seen Nami Megumi walks around the hallway as she ready for her upcoming match as she finally gets into the camera with a smile on her face.
Nami Megumi: You know what? I wait this day for so long I can say this right now I know that but I really can’t keep my exciting inside me anymore! Tonight is means so much to me! Since the start of Zion World Cup I start with loses two weeks in a row and that was make me really upset and my back against the wall everytime I look on the internet everyone said I’m going to hit my downfall again after that performance in Madness. But hey! Look at me now! Look at where am I right now! In the final of Zion World Cup! Yay! And for tonight match against Daria Dorsey I take her as final boss of mine then I will looking at Kara Carbajal later if I win this match but tonight is not that easy I know since I must took everything out to win my own block while she taking 8 points and not even got tiebreak match to wrestle like me! But when this day come everything can happening everytime I want to said this to her… don’t fucking underestimate Nami Megumi because once you did I will make you realize that you going to fucking lose!
Meanwhile, on an opposite hallway, we see Daria approaching, as she is talking about her own road to the tournament in the process.
Daria Dorsey
“One more step… that's what has kept me going through this World Cup. I've been representing the land of the free to try and regain my own freedom, but as we all know, only in America where you can earn an honest buck and keep your attitude on self-destruct. I'm making my first appearance on Mayhem, and I know I'm the Yankees marching onto Fenway Park. The Packers entering Soldier Field. I'm on foreign soil, and not wanted here… But, that's fine. This entire World Cup has come down to me doing what I have to do to get to the title. Nami is an unfortunate byproduct of that. I have to win this match and get everything I worked so hard for back.”
Nami just gave a nod in response to what Daria Dorsey’s words as she taking a time to listening to what Daria Dorsey just said a moment ago and Nami just still gave a smile at her opponent as she not feel anything for what Daria said.
Nami Megumi: I know you worked so hard but I mean look you got your moment once and meanwhile me work so hard just like you only to fail and fail again but now when what I want is wait me just win another match why I’m going to let it slip out of my hands again? You going to stop me right? Yeah I already know that you are my opponent tonight and you going to do everything to put me down tonight but as far as I come, Daria… this is my moment not you. This is Mayhem not Fusion and I will put first lose in Mayhem to you in your first appearance in Mayhem. This will be first impression for you in Mayhem! Also congrats in your amazing run in platinum block! 8 points with no tiebreaker match is always amazing but when it come down against me tonight. You are nothing. Just prepared for it! You think you are ready for me but maybe you are not ready for me!
Nami Megumi tap Daria Dorsey’s shoulder before she walks away from the camera and walks to elsewhere before the camera zoom into Daria’s face. As she was walking away, Daria would speak to her without looking back her way.
Daria Dorsey
“Like I said, it's nothing personal… you have everything to gain, and I have everything to lose. Nothing in this sport is a guarantee, and the clock is ticking on my career here. I need this win, too… I'm getting out from under Angelica's thumb, no matter what it takes…”
She replied with a sneer, as Daria was determined to free herself from the shackles of the legal issues that she was plagued with. Knowing Nami was the focus now, Daria had a little less rest than her for the bout, but, knew that it was crunch time for her, as she walked away from the screen. And scene fading away.
Winter Mae: Mayhem: Clarity has been a blast so far! But next week, we’re anticipating even more huge action, as we are just three shows away from Destiny III! Next week, Mayhem 108 comes to you live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada!
Kyle Cassidy: That’s right, after the huge announcement earlier tonight, we got qualifying matches incoming for the Chance Briefcase Ladder Match! Starting off at the beginning of the night between two people who just can’t wait to get their hands on one another! Becca Black and Alex Andrews go one-on-one, with a chance to snag that briefcase on the line!
Winter Mae: Two stars looking to force their own comebacks heading towards the biggest show of the year collide, as Sean Parker and Teresa Morgan go one-on-one!
Kyle Cassidy: Destiny season may be upon us, but for the Internet Champion, the grind doesn’t stop! Jack Morrison is back to defend his title next week against Miguel Ortiz!
Winter Mae: And in the main event, the third of three qualifying matches for the Chance Briefcase Ladder Match takes place! Christina Olson takes on Dominic Mac Allister in a qualifying match up! All this and more goes down next week on Mayhem!
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Vivian Blake: And it is the Final of the Zion Wrestling WORLD! CUP!
Nami walks out with the mic stand as she did before, setting the mic stand just before the rampway. She grabs the mic before she starts introducing herself "Go resseki no minasama, saisho ni go shōkai suru no wa Nihon no Okinawa-kendesu taijū 104-pondo no watashi wa `gādian enzeru` Nami Megumi. Nami gave the fans a slight wink before she walked out to the front of the mic and made a wish pose before she looked up at the sky before slowly walking down the ramp and waving to the fans before she heads to the ring and went to her own corner to wait for her opponent.
The opening notes would play as Daria comes out with a green and white boxing robe, as she turned around which revealed her last name. She would then pose briefly, before turning around to reveal the belt around her waist as she shadowboxed on the way to the ramp and raises both of her arms up. Daria would slap the hands of fans on the way to the ring, as the champ enters under the bottom rope, before rolling in and readying to fight.
Vivian Blake: Introducing first…representing The Kingdom…from Okinawa, Japan…weighing in at 104 lbs…the winner of the Gold League…Nami! Megumi!
And her opponent…from Rochester, New York…weighing in at 152 lbs…she is the winner of the Platinum League…Daria! Dorsey!
Winter Mae: These two have been fighting hard for five weeks to get to this point, but they’re now looking for that final win! The one defining win, to propel them to that main event!
Kyle Cassidy: Destiny III is already shaping up to be a huge card, and I can see both of these women being the one to headline it! But only one of them can! So much is at stake here!
Nami Megumi and Daria Dorsey are in their respective corners opposing one another as they are warming up for a match. Both competitors appreciate the Michigan audience chanting their names and roaring out loud in support of the main event the moment both competitors leave their corners. Nami is the first to step inside the center of the ring and extend her right hand out for the handshake. The audience is curious to see how Daria will respond when she stands in front of her opponent looking down at the open hand request.
Kyle Cassidy: Nami Megumi always starts her matches with a handshake invoking the Japanese tradition of honor and respect between competitors. The question is, will Daria take the hand to show respect or her advantage?
Daria stares down at the hand and takes it in stride accepting the offer of respect. The fans of Detroit applaud for the sign of honor; Once they let go, they revert to circling the ring until meeting in the center for the traditional collar and elbow tie up. Daria uses her size advantage to immediately apply the Side Headlock squeezing down on her head. She flips Nami over her body and both women are down on the canvas with Daria applying the Side Headlock on the canvas from the Side Headlock Takedown!
Amber Westgate: Daria Dorsey is one of the most technical wrestlers in Zion Wrestling. Nami Megumi is a high-flying speed-balling athlete who can fly out of any scenario. They say styles make great fights and when it comes to these two, this main event will be an amazing fight.
Nami uses her legs to wrap around the neck of her opponent above her in the hold and pull her down onto the canvas in a Scissors Leg Choke. Nami turns on her side to squeeze her legs around Daria’s throat but she doesn’t tap out. Instead, she rolls her body around to slowly remove the legs from around her neck and apply a Leg Lock adding pressure down on the right leg of Nami who is in pain.
Kyle Cassidy: Amazing technical work by Daria. She’s using the right leg as a way to slow down Nami from potentially pulling any fast moves out of her arsenal.
Daria wrenches down on the right leg but Nami quickly kicks her in the chest to break the hold off of her leg. Both women are back on their feet and Nami lands a Roundhouse Kick into the chest of Daria backing her a couple steps back. She lands another Roundhouse Kick into her chest that puts her against the ropes and Nami leans her against them to launch her into the opposing ropes. However, upon the rebound, Daria floors her down to the canvas with a powerful Shoulder Barge!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Nami falls on the canvas and Daria runs to the ropes beside her. When she returns from the spring, Nami rolls onto her stomach attempting to trip her. Daria continues her run between the ropes until Nami pops up on her feet to land a Hip Toss on Dorsey. Her opponent stands back up and Nami leaps off the mat for the Hurricanrana taking Daria down to the mat for the second time. She tries her luck in getting up again and eats a Dropkick that pushes her through the ropes to the ringside mat.
Amber Westgate: Nami Megumi showcasing why she is one of the very best damn wrestlers in this business! She’s managed to use her size, speed and high-flying skills to gain control of the match in her favor!
Daria rolls through the ropes to collapse down on the apron before landing on her feet to pace around at ringside. Nami enjoys the audience’s support and Daria uses the space to gather her head.
Kyle Cassidy: In these type of matches, you cannot allow a simple mistake to happen because it can cost you everything.
Daria takes a moment to climb onto the apron but Nami charges directly into her. Dorsey shoots her body through the ropes Shoulder Barging her again in the ribs before hopping over the top rope to flip over her body. She runs to the ropes then rebounds to land the Calf Slicer by diving her entire body weight into the back of Nami’s right knee. Nami collapses down to the canvas hugging her right knee close to her chest in agonizing pain.
Crowd: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Amber Westgate: Daria Dorsey has brought the match back in her favor by capitalizing on the right leg which will slow her opponent down!
Daria stomps down on the right leg and targets the limb specifically. She holds the leg across the bottom rope until leaping off the canvas to drive a Knee Drop across the limb making Nami yell out in pain.
Kyle Cassidy: Knee Drop across the leg!
To make matters worse, Daria rolls under the bottom rope to stand at ringside having Nami’s leg in her grasp. She lifts the leg then slams it across the edge of the apron before lifting it again and slamming it down in the process which makes the pain increase. Nami continues to scream out in agony but Daria keeps that leg in her grasp. She drags her over to the steel ring post and sideswipes her leg into the structure, nearly breaking the leg around it in the process.
Amber Westgate: Oh my god! Daria Dorsey has that leg nearly busted up! She’s trying to end the match early!
Nami rolls back into the ring after Daria lets her go. She drags her body across the ring trying to nurse her leg back to decent physical stature but her hair gets grabbed by Daria until being picked up against the canvas. A quick kick into her abdomen keeps her bent forward before being launched into the nearest unoccupied corner. Nami’s back gets glued to the turnbuckles until eating a Running Corner Clothesline!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kyle Cassidy: Running Corner Clothesline!
Nami falls down onto the middle turnbuckle and Daria keeps her within her grasp. She hugs her before launching her over into the center of the ring with a Belly to Belly Suplex throwing her weight almost across the entire ring. Daria slowly stands back up on her feet before delivering another Running Clothesline flooring her down to the mat. She drops down on Nami’s chest for the pin attempt!
Amber Westgate: Daria Dorsey has taken this match by storm! She knows Nami Megumi is someone you cannot allow to have any momentum on her side.
ONE...!
TWO…!
Nami kicks out from the pin attempt and Daria gets extremely annoyed from the resilience. She slowly gets back to her feet and brings Nami in her grasp who suddenly breaks the hold off of her. Nami springs up with a Leaping Knee Strike that stuns her and although her right leg is messed up, she runs to the ropes behind her but gets caught off the mat with a Snap Powerslam!
Crowd: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Kyle Cassidy: Snap Powerslam! Did you see how quick the rotation was? Nami was finally getting the match but Daria used her awareness to put back in her favor.
ONE...!
TWO…!
Nami kicks out again from the pin attempt! However, Daria shows her frustration by slapping the canvas and getting back on her feet with every intention to pick up Nami who quickly pulls down Daria into a Small Package!
ONE...!
TWO…!
Nami gets back on her feet first from the kick out! Daria gets up and turns around into an Enziguri Kick catching her off guard then a Spinning Back Kick into her ribs that keeps her bent forward. Nami leaps onto her back in a seated position then falls forward to over-rotate herself into the Sunset Flip Bomb pinning Daria down on the canvas!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
ONE...!
TWO…!
Daria kicks out from the pin! Nami can barely stand on her legs and shifts her weight to accommodate her right leg. She reaches down for Daria and stands her up onto her knees. Roundhouse Kicks into the chest are delivered on a back to back basis with the audience chanting YES for each one. Nami takes a step back and attempts a Tornado Kick but Daria catches the right leg in a Screw Driver!
Crowd: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Kyle Cassidy: Dragon Leg Screw! Nami was on the flow of those kicks and Daria caught the right leg again!
However, she still has the right leg and keeps it locked under an underhooks before twisting Megumi onto her chest to sit down on her back with the Single-Leg Boston Crab applied! The submission is held tightly in her grasp and she sits deeper while pulling the leg back with all her might. Nami stands on her hands screaming at the top of her lungs but the referee checks in to see if she’s finished; Nami refuses, demanding for the match to continue.
Amber Westgate: Nami refusing to give up after everything she’s poured into this tournament!
Daria pulls back on the leg and Nami drags their combined weight to the ropes. She uses her strength to pull both competitors up and drag them to the ropes closer, finger tips away but Daria pulls her back into the center. Nami uses that moment to switch over onto her back, kick her face twice to release the hold and slowly stand back up to her feet. When Daria charges into her, Nami ducks under a thrown Clothesline and leaps backwards off the mat for the Pele Kick!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kyle Cassidy: Pele Kick!
Daria falls back into the ropes after taking the blow right on top of her head. However, she rebounds from the ropes in a sprint to get the match back on her side but Nami falls down onto the canvas holding the top rope allowing Daria to fall over to the ringside mat with a rough landing. The moment Daria stands back up on her feet, she turns around into Nami flying through the middle and bottom ropes for the Suicide Dive but catches the head of Daria for the Tornado DDT planting her head directly into the ringside barricade.
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Amber Westgate: Suicide Dive right into the Tornado DDT! Daria Dorsey may have underestimated the speed and technical ability of Nami Megumi!
Nami slaps the hands of a few fans before rolling Daria onto the apron edge. She climbs up and begins to pick up Daria on the mat until Daria kicks the right leg of Nami causing her to kneel. Daria gets an idea and shoves her head in between her thighs until lifting her vertical for the Spike Piledriver on the apron!
Crowd: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Kyle Cassidy: Spike Piledriver right on the apron edge! Daria Dorsey nearly broke her neck with that one and now she has her inside the ring for the pin attempt!
ONE...!
TWO…!
THR-
No! Nami shoots her entire body out of the pinning predicament ralling up the support from her fans in Detroit. Daria, on the other hand, sits up wondering what she has to do and gets back on her feet, motivated to end the match. She drags the nearly lifeless body of her opponent to a corner before picking her up off the mat and sitting on the top turnbuckle. Daria looks off to the audience then climbs onto the middle rope landing two Forearm Blows on top of her head.
Amber Westgate: Both of these women are pulling out the hard stops that we’ve never seen before. In this modern day ballad gun fight, Nami Megumi and Daria Dorsey are proving it is a real thing! I’ve never seen two women fight like this but with everything on the line, they have too.
Daria attempts for a Suplex but Nami lands a couple of body shots stopping it from happening. She lands a brutal Headbutt that causes Daria to nearly fall onto her but Nami shifts her body then stands on the top rope before leaping off to wrap her legs around the neck of her opponent from behind for the Avalanche Reverse Frankensteiner!
Crowd: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
Kyle Cassidy: AVALANCHE REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER!!! OH MY GOD!!! DARIA LANDED RIGHT ON TOP OF HER HEAD!!!
Nami quickly rushes onto her feet and with a limp, she manages to get behind her and pick her up in a Reverse Wheelbarrow position before sitting down on the mat to drive Dorsey’s head into the canvas with the signature Pumphandle Half-Nelson Wheelbarrow Driver! Daria’s body remains folded on the canvas in between Nami’s spread legs with her shoulders pinned to the mat. The referee drops down to the canvas to count the pin attempt!
Crowd: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Amber Westgate: RIPTIDE DRIVER!!! SHE HAS IT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! NAMI IS GOING TO WIN THE TOURNAMENT!!!
ONE...!
TWO…!
THR-
No! Daria kicks out from the pin attempt! Both women are lying down on the canvas recovering from the fatigue on the canvas. Nami holds onto her right knee and braces her neck but Daria’s upper body has been put to the test. Detroit slowly stands up on their feet applauding both women who are sacrificing everything in this moment to be named the World Cup 2024 winner.
Kyle Cassidy: My God! I thought for sure Nami had at. Daria looked completely out.
Nami and Daria start to get up slowly through the fatigue and pain. Both women slowly turn around into each other and Nami fires off an Elbow Blow into Daria’s face. Daria fires back with a Forearm Blow into Nami’s face. The two trade back and forth with the audience invested in each strike and the crowd is getting riled up from them locked into each other trading strikes at a rapid pace!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOO! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!
Amber Westgate: FIGHT LADIES! FIGHT WITH EVERYTHING YOU HAVE!!! THIS IS YOUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!!!
Nami stops the back and forth trading by landing some fast-paced open-palm strikes that stuns Daria who doesn’t have an answer or a counter plan. Nami lands a Spinning Back Fist that almost drops Daria and finishes off with a Spinning Back Kick but Dorsey ducks under the leg and catches her from behind for the Bicycle Knee Lift followed by the Bridging Back Suplex signature combo!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kyle Cassidy: OH MY GOD! THAT SIGNATURE COMBO DARIA DORSEY LANDED MAY HAVE SECURED HER THE WIN!
ONE...!
TWO…!
THRE-
NO! Nami shoots her entire body from the pin causing Daria to ragdoll away from the breaking of the pin attempt. She sits up on the mat before looking off to the audience chanting her name. Daria slowly stands up again and barely reaches down to drag her opponent back up to her feet then hoists her across shoulders. However, Nami lands a few Back Elbow shots to loosen the hold and she slides behind her.
Crowd: LET’S GO NAMI! LET’S GO DARIA! LET’S GO NAMI! LET’S GO DARIA! LET’S GO NAMI! LET’S GO DARIA!
Daria turns around and eats a vicious Tornado Kick into the skull!
Amber Westgate: TORNADO KICK!
Daria takes a step back from the blow and skips on her leg for the Thrust Kick into the chin!
Kyle Cassidy: THRUST KICK!
Nami eats the kick into her chin and stands there a little out of it. She skips on her left leg for the Superkick!
Amber Westgate: RYO NO IKARI!!! WAIT!!! NO!!!
Daria catches the kick at the last second and trips the other leg to have Nami on the mat. She has the legs in her grasp, twists them around her right knee and turns her chest onto the mat for the finishing submission hold countering Nami’s signature Superkick. Nami yells at the top of her lungs and nearly claws into the canvas with Dorsey squatting down to invoke maximum pressure and torque down on the legs of her opponent!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kyle Cassidy: DARIA’S INFERNO!!!
Amber Westgate: SHE HAS IT LOCKED IN!!! SHE’S BEEN WORKING ON THAT TARGETED RIGHT LEG AND NOW SHE HAS WHAT SHE NEEDS!!!
Daria continues to squat down on the legs and pull back with all her might. The referee doesn’t take his eyes off the submission and watches Nami struggling to almost tap out. Nami begs the referee not to call the match but it looks like he’s on the verge. Daria continues to pull on the legs demanding for her to tap out but the audience of Detroit are begging for Nami to not give up.
Crowd: PLEASE DON’T TAP! PLEASE DON’T TAP! PLEASE DON’T TAP! PLEASE DON’T TAP!
Nami stands up on her hands and quickly rolls forward allowing Daria to collapse face first on the canvas. Nami rolls around clutching her knee close to her chest but Daria slaps her hands on the mat getting absolutely livid from Nami’s refusal to give up.
Kyle Cassidy: I’ve never seen a main event where two women will give everything they have on the line to become a winner. Daria Dorsey and Nami Megumi are proving what they have to do in order to win such a high-esteemed tournament.
Daria stands up but can barely hang on. She walks over to Nami who tries to fight back but the pain around her leg makes it hard to even try. Daria yanks her back up to her feet until Nami breaks the hold, steps back and clobbers her in the chin with a Superkick!
Amber Westgate: RYO NO IKARI!
Daria collapses onto her right knee and Nami berates her head with a second Superkick!
Kyle Cassidy: RYO NO IKAR AGAIN!!
Daria falls onto her hands and knees. Nami is limping until she leaps off the canvas twisting in such rotation before landing her right leg across the back of Daria’s head.
Amber Westgate: CALL FROM THE NATURE!!!
The brutal kick to the back of her head places all the body weight of Megumi onto her. She rolls onto her back and Nami rolls under the bottom rope but takes her time to climb all the way to the top rope. Standing at her full height, she leaps right off the top turnbuckle and rotates a full 630 degrees before landing her entire body weight with the finishing Diving 630 Senton!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kyle Cassidy: TIDAL WAVE!!!
Amber Westgate: OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!
ONE...!
TWO...!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: Ladies and gentlemen…the winner of the 2024 Zion Wrestling WORLD! CUP!...NAMI! MEGUMI!
Winter Mae: From being considered a write off in this tournament in the very start to winning it all, Nami Megumi has done it! She’s secured her destiny!
Kyle Cassidy: Both these women fought hard and had statement making performances tonight! But there could only be one winner, and Nami Megumi was that one tonight!
Megumi gets up to her knees off the pin, nearly bawling her eyes out as the referee raises her hand to get things moving along! They go to the ropes, leaving an opening for more officials to get the World Cup trophy into the ring and present it to Megumi! She hugs the trophy, with confetti beginning to rain down from the ceiling as she raises her arms high!
Just then, however, “The Gun Show” by In This Moment begins to play, as Kara Carbajal steps out from backstage!
Winter Mae: The Global Heavyweight Champion, determined not to let her challenger wait to see what’s in store for her!
Kyle Cassidy: Nami Megumi has a huge mountain to climb if she wants to become the Global Heavyweight Champion!
Megumi and Carbajal come face to face, the two not willing to back down from each other as we fade to black!
WINNER: NAMI MEGUMI
RESULT: PINFALL (TIDAL WAVE)
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