Post by Zara | Teresa on Aug 8, 2024 14:06:31 GMT
OPENING CONTEST: Selene Jackson vs Logan Traeger
The match started at a blistering pace, with Selene using her agility to keep Logan on his toes. She launched a flurry of kicks, backing Logan into the ropes before hitting him with a perfectly executed hurricanrana, sending him crashing to the mat. Logan, however, quickly powered back to his feet, catching Selene mid-air as she attempted a springboard crossbody, and countering with a brutal back body side slam. The impact shook the ring, but Selene rolled through, avoiding a quick pin attempt. As Logan charged at her, Selene countered with a step-up enzuigiri, staggering him long enough to connect with a sharp DDT, planting him face-first into the canvas. Selene went for a quick cover, looking to end the match early.
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-
No! Logan kicked out at two and a half! As the match wore on, the momentum swung back and forth with neither competitor willing to give an inch. Logan showcased his raw power, catching Selene out of a moonsault attempt and turning it into a swinging side slam backbreaker, leaving her writhing in pain. He hoisted her up for his Downfall, but Selene wriggled free mid-lift, landing on her feet and immediately nailing him with a devastating Axe Kick. Logan staggered but didn’t fall, so Selene quickly followed up with her One Eye Open, twisting Logan down to the mat with authority.
Sensing an opportunity, Selene climbed to the top rope for Off To Neverland, aiming to finish Logan off. But Logan rolled out of the way at the last second, leaving Selene to crash hard on the mat, clutching her knee in agony. Seizing the moment, Logan stalked Selene as she struggled to her feet. He lifted her high with a military press, tossing her like a ragdoll before transitioning into his Revelation, a cradle belly to back inverted mat slam that shook the ring upon impact. Selene's body bounced on the mat as Logan immediately hooked the leg for the pin.
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
MATCH TWO: MUD vs Kevin Hunter
Kevin started strong, charging at MUD with a corner clothesline that rocked him back into the turnbuckles. Kevin followed up with a rapid sequence of a high knee and a snap scoop powerslam, trying to keep MUD grounded. However, MUD was not one to stay down for long. As Kevin attempted to lift him for a superplex, MUD countered with a series of stiff rabbit punches to Kevin’s ribs, forcing him to release the hold. Taking advantage, MUD delivered a vicious middle rope diving forearm smash that sent Kevin sprawling across the ring.
Hunter delivered a corner clothesline followed by a devastating Garvin Stomp, circling MUD as he stomped on each limb with vicious precision. MUD writhed in pain, but as Kevin attempted a spine breaker, MUD countered, slipping out and hitting a spinebuster of his own. MUD then trapped Kevin in the corner, launching into his signature CHOP SHOP, alternating brutal right hooks to the jaw with stinging backhanded chops to the chest. The crowd counted along as MUD unleashed his fury, only stopping when the referee reached the count of four. Kevin, seething, tried to retaliate with a Devil Invader, but MUD rolled out of the way, causing Kevin to crash hard onto the mat.
Kevin, now back on his feet, attempted to end it with his Killer Effect, lifting MUD into a fireman's carry. However, MUD fought desperately, elbowing his way out of Kevin's grip and landing on his feet, immediately countering with a brutal Mudslap, stunning Kevin. With Kevin reeling, MUD didn’t waste any time. He dragged Kevin to the center of the ring and locked in his finisher, the Flintlock, wrenching back and contorting Kevin’s neck and shoulder in unnatural ways. Kevin fought valiantly, trying to reach the ropes, but MUD’s grip was unrelenting. With the pain becoming too much, Kevin had no choice but to tap out. The referee called for the bell, and the crowd erupted in cheers as MUD emerged victorious
In the locker room are Thotline Miami, who both have big singles matches coming up. Taylor Gibson is like a jumping bean, springing around. Cindy Collins, who will be challenging for the Wasteland Championship, is doing her warmups and stretches.
Taylor Gibson:: Ahhh! I'm pumped! This! This is it! This is the one, Cindy! This is the night we've dreamt about!
Cindy Collins:: I know. I feel like I've spent years preparing for this one match. I've never had a world title before, not a singles one anyway. I might not get this chance again if I stuff it up. I need to win and I need to do it tonight.
Taylor Gibson:: It just sucks I won't win the belt when I beat Lily Blaise tonight. Could you imagine if we both won our first Zion singles titles in the same night? Guh. That would’ve been incredible.
Cindy Collins:: Just make sure you win, Tay. Don't think about me, keep your focus on Lily. Your match is frickin’ huge too, a win over the Ascension champ will get people talking about you.
Taylor nods her head up and down.
Taylor Gibson:: I can beat her. I know I can. I can beat her as many times as I need to, tonight I'm putting my face in the title picture.
Cindy Collins:: Attagirl.
Cindy turns and moves over to her bag, she pulls out a red wristband and puts it on her right wrist.
Taylor Gibson:: Heyyyyy. I didn't know you still had that!
Taylor chimes in, grabbing at Cindy's wrist to take a closer look.
Cindy Collins:: Of course. From our old days teaming in the Florida Indies.
Taylor Gibson:: Damn. Luckier than mine, mine broke.
Cindy Collins:: I wore it at Invasion: London too. And during our tag title win on Wasteland. It's silly, but I really think there's some luck in this thing!
Taylor bites her lip and thinks for a moment, before removing the pink ribbon she has in her hair and passing it to her tag partner.
Taylor Gibson:: I feel the same way about this… you can borrow it. Two lucky charms are better than one, huh?
Cindy hesitates, before taking it.
Cindy Collins:: Don't you want it for your match with Lily?
Taylor Gibson:: Nah, I don't need luck. I got the skillz that killz.
Cindy Collins:: Tch. Okay. I don't need luck either for the record, it's just nice to be good AND lucky.
Taylor presses her index finger firmly to Cindy's chest.
Taylor Gibson:: It's your night. You're the best wrestler I know and I know ‘em all, okay? I'm gonna go out and beat Lily Blaise real quick, feel free to steal my moves.
Taylor grins before leaving the room. Cindy takes a deep breath before fixing the ribbon to her hair.
Cindy Collins:: I will win tonight. I have to. I'm coming for you, Melody Slayton…
MATCH THREE: Lily Blaise © vs Taylor Gibson (Non-Title)
The crowd roared with anticipation as the bell rang, signaling the start of the match between Lily Blaise and Taylor Gibson. The two competitors circled each other, their eyes locked in a fierce gaze. Taylor made the first move, charging forward with a series of rapid kicks, but Lily deftly dodged and countered with a forearm strike that staggered Gibson. Blaise quickly followed up with a suplex, but Taylor rolled through, bouncing back to her feet with a resilience that brought the audience to their feet. Gibson responded with a flawless hurricanrana, sending Lily crashing to the mat, but Blaise rebounded quickly, executing a powerful backbreaker that left Taylor writhing in pain.
The match continued with both wrestlers showcasing their agility and strength. Gibson caught Lily off guard with a springboard back elbow, then followed up with a Tornado DDT that nearly secured her the victory. Blaise barely managed to kick out at two, her determination evident as she fought back with a devastating neckbreaker. The pace quickened as Lily executed a series of rapid kicks, then connected with a flawless satellite DDT pin attempt that had the crowd counting along with the referee. Taylor, showing incredible fortitude, kicked out at the last possible moment and retaliated with a shining wizard that floored Blaise. As Gibson ascended the ropes for a high-risk maneuver, Lily sprang to life, intercepting Taylor with a stunning second rope leaping STO that left both competitors gasping for breath.
Gibson seemed poised to secure victory with her signature Vaporwave DDT. But just as she was about to deliver the finishing blow, Blaise countered, twisting out of Taylor's grip and found herself behind a stunned Gibson. Seizing the opportunity, Lily executed her finishing move, the Deglamourizer, transitioning seamlessly from a backstabber into a rear naked choke. Taylor struggled valiantly, but the relentless pressure of Blaise's hold proved too much. With Gibson fading fast, the referee signaled for the bell, and Lily Blaise was declared the winner, her arm raised in triumph as she stood over her fallen opponent.
We cut backstage to find Audrey Abrams standing by with a microphone in hand and a smile on her face.
Audrey Abrams: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guests at this time… accompanied by their manager, Heidi Krauss… they are the Wasteland Tag Team Champions, Dietrich and Werner Kühn, Schadenfreude.
The camera pans out to reveal Dietrich and Werner Kühn standing beside the interviewer with their championship belts proudly displayed over their shoulders as Krauss stands beside her husband and holding his hand.
Audrey Abrams: Thank you for joining me this evening. Gentlemen? Tonight, you are defending your Tag Team Championships against Ayu Megumi and Bea Carter of the Queens of Chaos. How are you feeling going into this match?
The Kühn brothers share a brief glance with one another before turning their attention to the interviewer.
Werner Kühn: Ah, yes… the Queens of Chaos. A truly remarkable faction made up of many strong and talented women… and a… peanut boy, ja?
Dietrich nods.
Werner Kühn: Despite the clown cheerleader they have, it would be foolish of mein Bruder und ich to underestimate them. The Queens of Chaos as a unit and as individuals are very accomplished, including the two members we are facing tonight.
Dietrich Kühn: However, Frau Abrams… they are not Schadenfreude. We are. And mein Bruder und ich are the epitome of what tag team wrestling is supposed to be. We captured these very championships from a tag team that was considered to be one of the best in Zion’s history. And tonight, we will show Frau Carter and Frau Megumi exactly why we are the Wasteland Tag Team Champions.
Abrams nods.
Audrey Abrams: Well before you go, I must ask about this situation you and former World Champion VLADISLAV are in with The Lopez Family. Two weeks ago, the three of you assaulted the man we only know as “Father”, are you at all concerned that Samuel and Sylvia may attempt to exact revenge on you for that?
The demeanor of the Kühn brothers changes all of a sudden. After another glance at one another and a brief silence, Werner finally turns his attention back to the interviewer.
Werner Kühn: The Lopez Family can use their smoke and mirrors all they want and “Father” can wear his silly little mask, distort his voice and spew his ridiculous rhetoric all he wants too. They are still human just like the rest of us, and when it comes to who is on top here on Wasteland? VLADISLAV and Schadenfreude are the ones who are at the top.
Dietrich nods in agreement
Dietrich Kühn: And if The Lopez Family wish to exact revenge on us for what we did to “Father”? Then we will be ready for them.
Heidi Krauss: Es lebe die--
Krauss stops herself and takes a step back in slight horror as do the Kühn brothers when they notice that Abrams now has a catatonic expression on her face. Slowly she tilts her head to the side and a large grin slowly forms on her face.
Audrey Abrams: They are here…
The lights begin to flicker causing Schadenfreude and Krauss to look up and around before they decide to get out of there and they disappear off camera. The camera then turns back to the interviewer who is still staring off into the distance, and Samuel and Sylvia Lopez both rise up from below on either side of her and they too slowly tilt their heads to the side as they stare off into the distance.
Matt Mears: What in the-- where the Hell did they come from?!
Ben Petrie: Your guess is as good as mine, Matt.
After a few moments, Abrams manages to snap out of her trance and once she realizes what’s going on, she slowly but hurriedly gets herself away from the Lopez siblings as we cut elsewhere.
Audrey Abrams: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guests at this time… accompanied by their manager, Heidi Krauss… they are the Wasteland Tag Team Champions, Dietrich and Werner Kühn, Schadenfreude.
The camera pans out to reveal Dietrich and Werner Kühn standing beside the interviewer with their championship belts proudly displayed over their shoulders as Krauss stands beside her husband and holding his hand.
Audrey Abrams: Thank you for joining me this evening. Gentlemen? Tonight, you are defending your Tag Team Championships against Ayu Megumi and Bea Carter of the Queens of Chaos. How are you feeling going into this match?
The Kühn brothers share a brief glance with one another before turning their attention to the interviewer.
Werner Kühn: Ah, yes… the Queens of Chaos. A truly remarkable faction made up of many strong and talented women… and a… peanut boy, ja?
Dietrich nods.
Werner Kühn: Despite the clown cheerleader they have, it would be foolish of mein Bruder und ich to underestimate them. The Queens of Chaos as a unit and as individuals are very accomplished, including the two members we are facing tonight.
Dietrich Kühn: However, Frau Abrams… they are not Schadenfreude. We are. And mein Bruder und ich are the epitome of what tag team wrestling is supposed to be. We captured these very championships from a tag team that was considered to be one of the best in Zion’s history. And tonight, we will show Frau Carter and Frau Megumi exactly why we are the Wasteland Tag Team Champions.
Abrams nods.
Audrey Abrams: Well before you go, I must ask about this situation you and former World Champion VLADISLAV are in with The Lopez Family. Two weeks ago, the three of you assaulted the man we only know as “Father”, are you at all concerned that Samuel and Sylvia may attempt to exact revenge on you for that?
The demeanor of the Kühn brothers changes all of a sudden. After another glance at one another and a brief silence, Werner finally turns his attention back to the interviewer.
Werner Kühn: The Lopez Family can use their smoke and mirrors all they want and “Father” can wear his silly little mask, distort his voice and spew his ridiculous rhetoric all he wants too. They are still human just like the rest of us, and when it comes to who is on top here on Wasteland? VLADISLAV and Schadenfreude are the ones who are at the top.
Dietrich nods in agreement
Dietrich Kühn: And if The Lopez Family wish to exact revenge on us for what we did to “Father”? Then we will be ready for them.
Heidi Krauss: Es lebe die--
Krauss stops herself and takes a step back in slight horror as do the Kühn brothers when they notice that Abrams now has a catatonic expression on her face. Slowly she tilts her head to the side and a large grin slowly forms on her face.
Audrey Abrams: They are here…
The lights begin to flicker causing Schadenfreude and Krauss to look up and around before they decide to get out of there and they disappear off camera. The camera then turns back to the interviewer who is still staring off into the distance, and Samuel and Sylvia Lopez both rise up from below on either side of her and they too slowly tilt their heads to the side as they stare off into the distance.
Matt Mears: What in the-- where the Hell did they come from?!
Ben Petrie: Your guess is as good as mine, Matt.
After a few moments, Abrams manages to snap out of her trance and once she realizes what’s going on, she slowly but hurriedly gets herself away from the Lopez siblings as we cut elsewhere.
Backstage at the Zion Stadium with Ayu Megumi and Bea Carter
Bea Carter: We havent worked together yet but Im glad to be traming with you Ayu. It is about time we show this Wasteland what Queens united can do together. And not let Schadenfreude get their kicks on us.
Ayu response to Bea’s words with a nod as she stares at her fellows Queens of Chaos’s member with a smile on her face before she turns her head back to the camera.
Ayu Megumi: Yeah just like Bea said I’m glad to have a chance to work with Bea. But tonight we will show everyone that we can work together and will show the world by beat Schadenfreude in our match tonight!
Bea Carter: Its tine the Queens made their presence known here.
Fade
MATCH FOUR: TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: Schadenfreude © vs Queens of Chaos (Bea Carter & Ayu Megumi)
The arena roared with anticipation as the Tag Team Championship match began, pitting defending champions Schadenfreude against the Queens of Chaos. The Kühn brothers, Dietrich and Werner, squared off against Ayu Megumi and Bea Carter in a contest that promised high-octane action. Dietrich started against Ayu, quickly establishing dominance with a series of German suplexes. Megumi retaliated with a ripcord knee strike that staggered Dietrich, followed by a jumping DDT that brought the crowd to its feet. The back-and-forth continued, with Dietrich executing a devastating snap DDT before tagging in Werner.
Werner entered the fray with a flurry of European uppercuts, pushing Ayu into the ropes. Megumi countered with a spinning backfist and a roundhouse kick, momentarily gaining the upper hand. She tagged in Bea, who stormed the ring with a clothesline and a DDT on Werner. Carter applied a half crab, but Werner powered out, hitting her with a knee lift and a neckbreaker. Werner's attempt at a Kraftbombe was thwarted by Bea's superkick, leaving both wrestlers down and the crowd electrified.
The Queens of Chaos capitalized on the momentum, with Carter tagging in Ayu for a double-team spear on Werner. Ayu followed up with her signature Ethereal Blade, but Werner ducked the blow and then countered with a charging European uppercut to the back of her head. Werner tagged in Dietrich, who unleashed machine gun chops on Megumi, followed by a stiff chop to the back of her neck. Dietrich went for a lionsault, but Ayu rolled out of the way and tagged Bea back in. Carter hit a corner splash on Dietrich and attempted her finishing move, Dissonance of Thought, but Dietrich fought out of it.
As the match neared its climax, Werner re-entered the ring. The Kühn brothers seized the moment, with Werner locking Bea in the Kamelkupplung while Dietrich delivered a frog splash to Megumi outside the ring. With Ayu neutralized, the brothers executed their devastating tag team finisher, Lang Lebe Schadenfreude! Werner hoisted Carter into a powerbomb position, and as he brought her down, Dietrich connected with a diving European uppercut. The impact was thunderous, and Werner quickly covered Bea for the pin
ONE...!
TWO...!
THREE!!
A seamless transition showed the duo of Usagi Takemoto and Hideo Watanabe watching the tag team match that just occured. With the match ending Usagi began to laugh out loud, playfully punching Hideo on the shoulder to get his attention.
Usagi Takemoto: Ahh…see, Hideo-kun? Ayu Megumi is so…inconsistent. Winning one week, losing the next week, how can she want to be Wasteland’s top star when her momentum is up and down like this. Ahem, speaking of losing…
Takemoto glared at Watanabe. Clearly annoyed and upset. But that quickly turned into a smile.
Usagi Takemoto: It's okay, it's okay…I know it only happened because I wasn't there, and I'm very sorry about that, Hideo-kun. I'll never leave your side again~! I promise that I'll be in your corner until the end until you're on top.
Hideo simply nodded, then looked down with a sigh. Usagi, tilted her head.
Usagi Takemoto: Hm? Something on your mind, Hideo-kun?”
There was a moment of silence. Usagi then pinned Hideo up against the wall.
Usagi Takemoto: Come on! Talk to me! Oh…nothing is wrong, hmm~. That's what I thought.
Usagi did let go of Watanabe, who just nodded again.
Usagi Takemoto: Okay! We will not let our feet off the gas, Hideo-kun. We will keep your training up so that you can do that exact same thing to Ayu Megumi and prove why you should be higher on the totem pole. Come on now, we've seen enough of this…failure.
Usagi laughed once again, then grabbed Hideo's hand as the two of them walked away from the frame.
MATCH FIVE: Razzles Mars vs Lee Kincade
This match starts technical, with Mars and Kincade going for a quick exchange of grapples as this match opens up! The veteran Mars seems to have Kincade’s number in the early goings of this one, as she ties her up with a Waistlock! Kincade is able to reverse, however, prying Mars’ hands apart and rolling forward to get her into a Victory Roll Pin for the two count! This may have done more harm than good to Kincade though, as Mars captures the leg right off the pin and uses it to trap her in an Ankle Lock! Kincade is in trouble now, with Mars cranking the ankle beyond its limits! Kincade is able to get out of it however, rolling forward and sending Mars colliding shoulder first with the ring post! Kincade once again capitalizes, rolling Mars up with a Schoolboy for the two count!
Kincade gets Mars to her feet, rocking her with a Forearm to the jaw! But Mars retaliates, catching Kincade with one of her own! Kincade comes back with another Forearm, knocking Mars back considerably! But this sign of progress once again leads to Kincades' detriment, as the provided space leaves room for Mars to connect with a Superkick! Kincade tries to get up, only for Mars to rush in and connect with a Code Red! She goes for the pin, with Kincade kicking out at two! Kincade rushes to roll out of the ring, not giving Mars the opportunity to capitalize! But even this gives Mars something to work with, as she hits the ropes and connects with a Suicide Dive to the outside!
Mars pushes Kincade back into the ring, climbing to the top rope and looking for the Mars Rover! But Kincade is able to get out of the way, nailing a seated Mars with a kick to the head before going to the top rope and going for a Spiral Tap! She goes for the pin, only to get a close nearfall! Kincade readies herself to finish this off, rolling towards Mars as she gets up and looking for Dying In A Hot Tub! But Mars reverses, catching Kincade as she goes for the Cutter with a Superkick! She gets to the apron as Kincade rolls towards the ropes, hoping over the top rope and connecting with the Mars-ipan Kablam (Slingshot DDT)! Mars with the pin, with Kincade just kicking out before three! Mars looks to end this, looking for the Peppermint Twist! But Kincade gets out of the way of the Sky Twister, catching Mars as she’s reeling with a La Magistral Pin! The ref counts to three before Kincade rolls out of the ring, the unorthodox pin having worked to end the match!
MAIN EVENT: WASTELAND CHAMPIONSHIP: Melody Slayton © vs Cindy Collins
Slayton and Collins circle the ring around each other at the start of this match, looking for an entry point into things as they eye up their opponent! They eventually decide that a show of respect would be the best course to start on, as the two meet in the center of the ring for a handshake! This turns out to play into Collins’s strategy however, as she pulls Slayton in for a Side Headlock! Slayton is quickly able to reverse this, looking to dump Collins over her shoulder with a Back Suplex! But Collins lands on her feet, immediately hooking Slayton into a Waistlock before dropping her with a Shoot Throw! She keeps the hold locked on, with Slayton struggling for air as Collins applies more pressure to the diaphragm! Slayton eventually wills herself back up, pushing herself to her feet before prying Collins’ arms apart! She’s quick to capitalize, jumping back and connecting with a Pele Kick to Collins as she collapses to the mat! Slayton with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Collins! Slayton gets right back on top of her, now wrenching in a Rear Chinlock to keep her subdued! Collins doesn’t play ball however, pulling herself to her feet slowly before dropping down to hit Slayton with an Inverted Jawbreaker! Slayton staggers back towards the ropes, with Collins rushing towards her to capitalize! But Slayton sidesteps her, pushing her out of the ring through the middle rope! She looks to fly now, hitting the ropes and going for a Suicide Dive! But before Slayton can fully leap out of the ring, Collins catches her on the side of the head with a Punch! Slayton falls back into the ring, hunched over by the ropes! Collins sees her opportunity, going over the ropes and connecting with a Slingshot Senton to the back that sends her collapsing! Collins goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
NO! Slayton is too close to the ropes, with her foot being placed underneath them causing the referee to stop the count! Collins rolls Slayton to the center of the ring before trying the pin again!
ONE…!
Kick out by Slayton, who was given too much time to recover! Collins pulls Slayton to her feet, before jumping up and nailing her with a Dropkick! Slayton falls back into the ropes, bouncing back towards a now kneeling Collins and nailing her with the Coldfire Strike! V-Trigger connects! She scrambles for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Collins! Slayton looks ready to finish this, setting up for The Full Effect V2! But Collins is able to reverse, catching Slayton as she approaches with a Superkick! Slayton falls to the mat like a ton of bricks, as Collins falls back into the corner! The crowd starts to reach a fever pitch here as Collins seemingly sees her opportunity to take this home! She slowly gets Slayton to her feet, before dropping her with the South Beach Stiletto! Eat Defeat connects! She goes for the pin! She has this one won!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Once again Slayton is too close to the ropes, as the champion flicks her foot onto the bottom rope at the last possible moment! Collins is in disarray now, that foot on the ropes almost mocking her as she pulls Slayton back to her feet! She wrenches the arm, looking for another South Beach Stiletto! But Slayton reverses, nailing her with a Forearm to the head instead! Collins is sent kneeling on the mat, with Slayton pulling back into the corner and connecting with The Full Effect V2! Sweet Chin Music connects! Pin by Slayton!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
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