Post by Zara | Teresa on Aug 22, 2024 5:52:13 GMT
KAMIKAZE: ”I hate it when they run away.
Akira sighs heavily. She's got her right arm laid across a table and her chin is resting on it. She’s playing with a metal ball, rocking it back and forth on the tabletop with the tip of her left middle finger.
Liên Kamiya: “Good riddance, I say. We have far more worthy prey to look forward to now.”
KAMIKAZE: “I guess…”
Lién slams her palm down on the table with a loud thud. Akira looks up at her with a startled expression.
Liên Kamiya: “You've not lost that killer instinct of yours, have you, Akira?”
KAMIKAZE: “N-no… I was just…”
Liên Kamiya: “Better not have. You know what Hayumi will do if she thinks you've gotten soft…”
Akira gulps and nods her head softly.
KAMIKAZE: “I'm not soft, I'm hard like steel, with a razor’s edge.”
Liên Kamiya: “Good to hear. You'll need to be merciless if we’re to put these so-called champions in their place.”
KAMIKAZE: “I hate them. They bore me.”
Liên Kamiya: “They're traditionalists. They certainly have the skills, they can out wrestle anybody. More importantly they can out wrestle us…”
Akira giggles and grins widely.
KAMIKAZE: “They can't out-hurt us thoughhh.”
Liên Kamiya: “No, they can't. They're quite ruthless in their own right, but they're not us. They don't embody violence like we do. And they've definitely never faced anyone who embodies violence like us.”
Having overheard their conversation, Hayumi had entered to speak on behalf of Akira.
Hayumi Yamamoto: “I understand her feelings. She was focused on them and is disappointed that she won't be able to take her frustrations out on them specifically. But, don't fret… when one door closes, another opens. Conquering Schadenfreude is still a great feat for you both.”
Liên Kamiya: “It's a better door. Beating them puts us at the top of the division where we belong.”
KAMIKAZE: “We’ll crush them, Hayumi. I think the way they fight is boring, but I can't wait to see their faces when we beat them.”
Hayumi Yamamoto: “That's the spirit! Always best to make the most of every opportunity we make for ourselves. Now, show them what you can do…”
OPENING CONTEST: Cosmic Tora Onna Showcase!
The bell rings, and Cosmic Tora Onna wastes no time, immediately hitting Jay Broni with a lightning-fast dropkick that sends him stumbling into the ropes. As he tries to recover, she follows up with a springboard crossbody, flattening him to the mat. Jay barely has time to react before she pulls him up and whips him into the corner, where she connects with a brutal hesitation dropkick, leaving him seated and dazed. With precision, Cosmic Tora Onna executes her signature Dance with the Stars, driving her knee into Jay’s midsection with explosive force. As he slumps to the canvas, she steps onto his stomach for added insult to injury and then launches into the air, delivering the punishing CTO Landing. The crowd erupts as she hooks the leg, and the referee slides to the mat for the count.
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
MATCH TWO: James August vs Logan Traeger
The match between James August and Logan Traeger was an intense battle of strength and strategy, with both competitors displaying their full arsenal of moves. The opening minutes were a showcase of technical prowess as August, the more agile of the two, quickly established control with a series of precise suplexes, including a thunderous Northern Lights Suplex that rocked Traeger. Traeger responded with a display of raw power, catching August mid-air during a crossbody attempt and slamming him down with a brutal Military Press Slam.
The back-and-forth action had the crowd on the edge of their seats, especially when August nearly secured the victory with a Spine-Killer that seemed to knock the wind out of Traeger. As the match progressed, both men began to wear down, yet neither was willing to give an inch. August attempted to lock in his Woodchipper, but Traeger’s sheer power allowed him to muscle out of the hold, countering with a crippling Swinging Side Slam Backbreaker. The momentum shifted once again when August delivered his signature Neck-Fucker, stunning Traeger and setting up for a potential finisher.
However, just as August went for the Daydream Express, Traeger wriggled free and nailed a Discus Clothesline, nearly decapitating August in the process. The closing moments of the match saw both men desperate to land their finishing moves. Traeger managed to hoist August up for the Downfall, but August countered with a Spinning Backfist that left Traeger staggering. Sensing an opportunity, August went for the Magnum Opus, but Traeger reversed it into a lightning-fast Revelation. The impact was devastating, and Traeger quickly covered August for the pin.
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
We cut backstage to the locker room belonging to the Wasteland Tag Team Champions, Schadenfreude as we see Werner Kühn pacing back and forth as his wife and manager, Heidi Krauss watches him. Soon enough, the door to the locker room opens and Dietrich Kühn walks in as Werner quickly checks outside of the locker room and then swiftly closes the door and locks it.
Dietrich Kühn: Is everything okay, Bruder?
Werner rubs his face with his right hand before putting his hands on his hips.
Werner Kühn: This situation with the Lopez Family has me on edge. That is why we are staying in here and not moving or interacting with anyone until our match against Hebi No Rengo shortly.
Krauss walks up to her husband and wraps her arms around him in an embrace in an attempt to calm him.
Dietrich Kühn: Behind all of the smoke and mirrors, they are just normal human beings like us, Werner. Like you said, we have to focus on Hebi No Rengo tonight because they are certainly not--
Suddenly there’s a knock at the door that immediately grabs the attention of the trio. After a few moments of silence and glances between them, Dietrich begins to make his way towards the door.
Werner Kühn: Dietrich?! What are you doing?!
Werner says in a hushed but firm tone.
Dietrich Kühn: Relax, Bruder. It’s probably one of the stagehands coming to let us know that we need to get to gorilla for our match.
Werner Kühn: But it may not be!
Dietrich is about to unlock the door but at his brother’s words, he pauses and then decides to take a different approach.
Dietrich Kühn: Who is it?!
Voice: I have an envelope here addressed to a Mr. Dietrich Kühn?
Dietrich briefly turns around to face his brother and sister-in-law before then turning back to the door.
Dietrich Kühn: Can you slide it under the door please? Danke.
A few moments pass and a brown envelope is slid under the door and into their locker room. Dietrich proceeds to pick it up and walks back over to Werner and Krauss as he opens it up and pulls out what appears to be a photograph of some description. Dietrich’s eyes immediately go wide as he begins to scramble around for his cell phone.
Werner Kühn: Bruder?
Dietrich hits a few buttons on his cell and then places it to his ear as he hands the photograph to his brother.
Dietrich Kühn: Come on, Karoline… pick up.
Werner with a raised eyebrow at his brother now takes a look at the photo as Krauss also looks at it too. Heidi’s eyes had widened as soon as she saw the picture of her cousin.
Werner Kühn: Scheiße!
As soon as she heard her brother-in-law curse, her eyes darted to him.
Heidi Krauss: Sie antwortet nicht? Woher wissen wir, dass sie sie nicht erwischt haben?
Just before Werner has the chance to respond, it appears that Karoline has answered the phone as both Werner and Krauss focus their attention on him.
Dietrich Kühn: Thank God! Karoline?! Are you okay?!
He pauses as his wife responds to him on the other end of the phone.
Dietrich Kühn: I will explain everything to you when I see you later… but I need you to make your way here as soon as you can because it’s not safe.
Again, another pause as Karoline responds.
Dietrich Kühn: I’m sorry for scaring you, but don’t worry. I love you and I’ll see you soon.
Dietrich hangs up the phone and glances over to his brother and sister-in-law.
Dietrich Kühn: Karoline is fine and I’ve told her to meet us here as soon as she can get here.
Werner and Krauss nod before Werner grabs their championship belts that were hanging up on their lockers and hands one of them to Dietrich as he throws his own over his shoulder.
Werner Kühn: Let’s go take care of business then and we’ll go meet up with her afterwards.
Dietrich nods as the trio then make their way towards the locker room door as we cut elsewhere.
MATCH THREE: Schadenfreude © vs Hebi No Rengo (Non-Title)
Our match opens up with Lien and Werner squaring up with one another. Werner was able to outpower her grappling to the mat, though once she was able to escape his ground based techniques, Lien would whittle him down with sharp kicks to his knees and ribs. She would tag in Akira, as they hit a combination drop toe hold and Asai moonsault on Werner.
Akira would Stomp on his chest repeatedly, before setting up for a running pump kick. However, we see Heidi Krauss trip her up, as she is booed. We then see Hayumi Yamamoto emerge from the back to blindside Heidi with her weapon and beat her up until she retreated to the back. This would give Werner enough time to recover as he caught Akira with a spike piledriver and an attempted pin.
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-
Akira kicked out, though he then goes to tag in Dietrich, as they hit a combination spinebuster and penalty kick on Akira, as Dietrich attempted a second pin.
ONE…!
TWO…-
Lien breaks up the fall, as the official gets her and Werner back into their corner. Dietrich would deliver a release German Suplex to Akira, before setting up for a running uppercut. He dashed at her, but, Akira would dropkick his knees to set him up at the ropes and then does a meteora to the back of his head. She tags in Lien, as they deliver a tandem Russian Legsweep and STO, and a cover.
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-
Werner breaks up the fall, as Lien would get Dietrich into a wristlet and gives him some kicks to the chest as she gets him to his knee. She goes for a tag to Akira and started to go for an electric chair as she climbs to the rope, however, Dietrich would tuck into a victory roll before Akira could leap off, as she crashed into the mat. He shoved Lien out of the ring and then forced Akira into the corner post to tag in Werner. Werner would set up a powerbomb, as Dietrich gets up to connect with a diving European Uppercut as Akira is planted into the mat. Dietrich would Spear Lien to defend the pin attempt.
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
WINNERS: Schadenfreude
MATCH FOUR: Hideo Watanabe vs Aiden Garcia
The match between Aiden Garcia and Hideo Watanabe was nothing short of a high-octane spectacle, with both competitors showcasing their unique blend of athleticism and striking ability. The bell rang, and Aiden was quick to start with a flurry of alternating forearms, driving Hideo into the ropes. Hideo ducked a Discus Forearm and countered with a swift Snapmare, following up with a stinging Penalty Kick to Aiden's back. The crowd winced as the impact echoed through the arena. Aiden shook it off, quickly getting to his feet, and launched himself at Hideo with a Springboard Moonsault, but Hideo evaded it, rolling to the outside. Not one to be outdone, Aiden took flight with a Tope Suicida, crashing into Hideo and sending both men sprawling across the floor.
Back in the ring, the intensity ramped up as both men traded signature moves. Aiden managed to nail Hideo with the Manic Monday, driving him into the mat with the Beach Break. It looked like the end, but Hideo kicked out at two, his resilience on full display. Aiden went for a DDT, but Hideo twisted out of it, catching Aiden with a Handspring Pele Kick that staggered him. Sensing an opening, Hideo followed up with the Bushido, the Rolling Koppu Kick connecting flush with Aiden’s temple. Aiden was dazed but still had enough wherewithal to avoid Hideo’s attempt at Call an Oni, instead countering with a Snap Powerbomb that folded Hideo in half. The momentum swung back and forth with each passing moment, the audience on the edge of their seats.
In the final moments of the match, Aiden ascended to the top rope, looking to end things with his Last Chance to Dance. As he leaped off, twisting mid-air for the Imploding Phoenix Splash, Hideo rolled out of the way at the last possible second, causing Aiden to crash hard onto the canvas. Watanabe wasted no time, springboarding off the ropes and delivering a devastating Blood on the Sword, the Springboard Curb Stomp driving Aiden’s head into the mat with brutal precision. The referee dropped to the mat as Hideo hooked the leg.
ONE...!
TWO...!
THREE…!!
WINNER: Hideo Watanabe
MATCH FIVE: VLADISLAV vs Kevin Hunter
As the bell rings, Kevin Hunter and VLADISLAV circle each other in the ring, sizing each other up. Kevin, known for his agility and explosive offense, strikes first, darting in with a quick High Knee that catches VLADISLAV off guard. The big man staggers back, but Kevin is relentless, charging forward with a Corner clothesline that sends VLADISLAV crashing into the turnbuckle. Kevin follows up with a flurry of strikes, punctuating the assault with a Snap DDT that plants VLADISLAV in the center of the ring. Sensing an opportunity, Kevin ascends to the top rope and goes for the Superman, but VLADISLAV rolls out of the way at the last second, leaving Kevin to crash hard onto the canvas.
Seizing the advantage, VLADISLAV showcases his raw power by hoisting Kevin up into a Stalling Vertical Suplex, holding him aloft for what seems like an eternity before slamming him down with authority. Kevin writhes in pain, clutching his back, but VLADISLAV gives him no respite, yanking him up and delivering a series of suplexes, starting with a German, following with a Dragon, and finally a Snap—each one more devastating than the last. Kevin tries to fight back, attempting a Swinging Neckbreaker, but VLADISLAV easily overpowers him, countering with a bone-crushing Gotch-style Piledriver that leaves Kevin sprawled out on the mat, barely moving. With the crowd on their feet, VLADISLAV signals for the end, his eyes narrowing as he prepares to finish his opponent.
VLADISLAV hoists the dazed Kevin Hunter onto his shoulders, setting him up for The Iron Curtain. The crowd roars as VLADISLAV executes the move with brutal precision, driving Kevin’s head and neck into the mat with thunderous impact. The force of the maneuver leaves Kevin lifeless on the canvas, and VLADISLAV confidently drops down to make the cover. The referee slides into position and counts.
ONE...!
TWO...!
THREE…!!
WINNER: VLADISLAV
Matt Mears: Kevin Hunter sure gave it his all here tonight, but ultimately, once again VLADISLAV gets the victory.
Ben Petrie: Despite what he’s been dealing with when it comes to The Lopez Family, he hasn’t allowed that to deter--
All of a sudden the lights begin to flicker before the arena suddenly plunges into darkness as “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff cuts out.
Matt Mears: You had to say their name, Ben!
Ben Petrie: I didn’t know it would make them appear!
A blue spotlight shines on the stage as we see “Father” standing there looking back at VLADISLAV in the ring, standing next to the unusual masked man is a catatonic looking Sylvia Lopez with her head tilted to one side.
Matt Mears: Well there’s “Father” and Sylvia Lopez, Ben… but--
Ben Petrie: Yeah, where’s Samuel?
“Father” slowly raises his arms up into the air and the lights return to normal as we now see exactly where Samuel Lopez is, standing right behind VLADISLAV. The Polish juggernaut is no fool though and has already been through this song and dance before as he suddenly turns and nails Samuel with the Hammer of Warsaw (Burning lariat).
Matt Mears: VLADISLAV saw it coming! He knew exactly where Samuel was!
Ben Petrie: He’s gonna need to hope he’s able to stay on the offensive here because he doesn’t have Schadenfreude to back him up because they already left to make sure Dietrich’s wife, Karoline is safe and okay.
Almost immediately after hitting the devastating lariat on Samuel, the older Lopez sibling immediately sits up, much like out of a scene from a horror movie as he locks eyes with a stunned VLADISLAV.
Matt Mears: What the Hell?!
Ben Petrie: Are the Lopez’s even human?!
Samuel begins to crawl towards VLADISLAV on his closed fists, forcing the Final Boss to retreat and exit the ring. It’s at that point where VLADISLAV slowly turns his attention to “Father” who is still standing on the stage. Figuring it may be best to cut the head off the snake that is the Lopez Family, he begins to make a beeline for “Father”.
Matt Mears: It looks as though VLADISLAV is going after “Father”!
Ben Petrie: Makes sense. He’s the one orchestrating all of this!
As VLADISLAV gets two thirds of the way up the ramp, “Father” raises his right hand and clicks his fingers causing the lights to shut off again.
Matt Mears: How does he do that?!
Ben Petrie: No idea.
After a few moments, the lights once again come back on as “Father” and Sylvia have disappeared from the stage much to the frustration of VLADISLAV. He then turns around to face the ring to find that “Father” and Sylvia have now joined Samuel in the middle of the ring as they all stare back at the man they have been tormenting for the last few months as we cut elsewhere.
Ben Petrie: Despite what he’s been dealing with when it comes to The Lopez Family, he hasn’t allowed that to deter--
All of a sudden the lights begin to flicker before the arena suddenly plunges into darkness as “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff cuts out.
Matt Mears: You had to say their name, Ben!
Ben Petrie: I didn’t know it would make them appear!
A blue spotlight shines on the stage as we see “Father” standing there looking back at VLADISLAV in the ring, standing next to the unusual masked man is a catatonic looking Sylvia Lopez with her head tilted to one side.
Matt Mears: Well there’s “Father” and Sylvia Lopez, Ben… but--
Ben Petrie: Yeah, where’s Samuel?
“Father” slowly raises his arms up into the air and the lights return to normal as we now see exactly where Samuel Lopez is, standing right behind VLADISLAV. The Polish juggernaut is no fool though and has already been through this song and dance before as he suddenly turns and nails Samuel with the Hammer of Warsaw (Burning lariat).
Matt Mears: VLADISLAV saw it coming! He knew exactly where Samuel was!
Ben Petrie: He’s gonna need to hope he’s able to stay on the offensive here because he doesn’t have Schadenfreude to back him up because they already left to make sure Dietrich’s wife, Karoline is safe and okay.
Almost immediately after hitting the devastating lariat on Samuel, the older Lopez sibling immediately sits up, much like out of a scene from a horror movie as he locks eyes with a stunned VLADISLAV.
Matt Mears: What the Hell?!
Ben Petrie: Are the Lopez’s even human?!
Samuel begins to crawl towards VLADISLAV on his closed fists, forcing the Final Boss to retreat and exit the ring. It’s at that point where VLADISLAV slowly turns his attention to “Father” who is still standing on the stage. Figuring it may be best to cut the head off the snake that is the Lopez Family, he begins to make a beeline for “Father”.
Matt Mears: It looks as though VLADISLAV is going after “Father”!
Ben Petrie: Makes sense. He’s the one orchestrating all of this!
As VLADISLAV gets two thirds of the way up the ramp, “Father” raises his right hand and clicks his fingers causing the lights to shut off again.
Matt Mears: How does he do that?!
Ben Petrie: No idea.
After a few moments, the lights once again come back on as “Father” and Sylvia have disappeared from the stage much to the frustration of VLADISLAV. He then turns around to face the ring to find that “Father” and Sylvia have now joined Samuel in the middle of the ring as they all stare back at the man they have been tormenting for the last few months as we cut elsewhere.
MAIN EVENT: GATEWAY CHAMPIONSHIP: Jenna Sharpe © vs Yennefer Filth
The bell rang, and the Gateway Championship match between Jenna Sharpe and Yennefer Filth exploded into action. The tension between these two fierce competitors was palpable, with Yennefer immediately going on the offensive, looking to assert dominance over the champion. She started with a flurry of stiff kicks, aiming to wear Jenna down early. But Jenna, known for her technical prowess, responded with a beautiful Japanese armdrag that sent Yennefer sprawling across the mat. Jenna capitalized on the momentum with a rolling kneebar, seeking to weaken Yennefer’s legs. Yennefer screamed in pain but managed to claw her way to the ropes, forcing a break. Both women returned to their feet, eyes locked, the intensity of the match already evident.
The pace quickened as the two exchanged blows, each move more brutal than the last. Yennefer used her raw aggression to gain control, hitting Jenna with a vicious short-arm lariat that nearly decapitated the champion. She followed up with a snap suplex, then another, before locking Jenna in a punishing crossface chickenwing. Jenna struggled, her face contorted in pain, but she refused to give in, using her agility to roll out and counter with a side Russian leg sweep. With Yennefer momentarily stunned, Jenna went for her Sharpe Instinct, the Fujiwara armbar, but Yennefer twisted out just in time, rolling to the outside to catch her breath. Jenna, sensing an opportunity, ran the ropes and dove through with a suicide dive, crashing into Yennefer and the barricade.
As the match spilled outside, Yennefer’s dirty tactics came into play. She raked Jenna’s eyes, then slammed her face-first into the steel steps. Jenna staggered, blood trickling from a cut above her eye. Yennefer took advantage, delivering a devastating headbutt followed by a hair-pull mat slam onto the unforgiving floor. The referee began counting, but Yennefer, ever the showman, dragged Jenna back into the ring, taunting the crowd before climbing the ropes for a diving moonsault. Jenna barely rolled out of the way, causing Yennefer to crash hard. Seizing the moment, Jenna hit a wheelbarrow facebuster, then immediately transitioned into the Venus Flytrap, her calf crusher, targeting Yennefer's weakened legs. Yennefer screamed but refused to tap, eventually reaching the ropes to break the hold.
The final moments of the match were a brutal test of endurance. Yennefer, running on pure adrenaline, hit her Ripcord Knee Strike, setting up for her Cradle Of Filth finisher. But as she went for the wrist clutch, Jenna countered with a discus clothesline, turning Yennefer inside out. Jenna then attempted her Michinoku Driver, but Yennefer fought out of it, shoving Jenna into the ropes. Yennefer charged with a running big boot, but Jenna ducked, rebounding with a lightning-quick Sharpe-nado, her tornado DDT. Sensing victory, Jenna dragged Yennefer to the center of the ring and locked in her devastating Devil’s Trap, the Last Chancery submission. Yennefer thrashed wildly, trying to escape, but Jenna’s hold was too tight. With no escape in sight, Yennefer had no choice but to tap out, the crowd roaring as Jenna Sharpe retained her championship in a hard-fought battle.
WINNER: Jenna Sharpe (#AndStill)
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