Post by Kai Morgan on Sept 28, 2024 17:48:23 GMT
In the ring are eight ladders positioned inside the ring. All Nine competitors who are taking part in the Chance Briefcase Ladder Match are sitting comfortably on a ladder. Evelin Delgado, Octavia Black, Yuka Suzuki (cami thing here about heights or something idk), Kasey Kash, Jack Morrison, Daria Dorsey, Alex Andrews, Aubriana Powers and Zachary Porter. Hanging above the ring for all of them to see is the chance briefcase. Everyone has a microphone in hand and Kasey looks around, beginning to speak.
Kasey Kash: Well, I guess I’ll get us all started then. I dunno why the fuck they got us on these ladders, and why they insisted upon it being “important for the image” for the match. But as the most recent of the two winners here, I’ll just say that that briefcase hanging above us right now means more to me than it does any of you… that ain’t me hating… that’s just me spitting facts.
Kasey looks around at the others on the ladders around him as he continues.
Kasey Kash: While you were all having the time of your lives nine months ago, my own personal hell had just begun. This briefcase… like me winning the PCW World Championship… is a step closer to me redeeming myself in the eyes of everyone… not to mention the fact it would absolutely further my case as to being considered one of the greatest to ever do it inside of a Zion Wrestling ring. Now… you all get to gabbing. I’m just gonna sit here and look pretty while you all do that.
He says, putting the microphone in the pocket of his pants before he sits at the top of the ladder, looking at the rest of them
Aubrianna Powers: First of all, this is absolutely insane! This isn’t wrestling! It’s barbarity and a gorgeous person like me shouldn’t be subjected to such violence! In an actual wrestling match I could smoke all of you idiots with both hands tied behind my back! But no! Zion, in its desire to once again hold its star attraction down, is forcing me into this barbaric match when everyone with common sense knows that only one person here is worthy of that chance briefcase and you’re looking at her! I am The MVP of Zion and this chance briefcase is my destiny! But you know what? I have overcome the odds before. And despite the obvious bias from management, I will prove once again why I am The Most Valuable Powers when I beat each and every one of you in this stupid, nonsensical match! Learn to love it, bitches!
Aubrey folds her arms over her chest as she continues to pout like a tantrum throwing child.
Zachary Porter sighs.
Zachary Porter: I think I can speak for everyone when I say Aubrianna... no one wants to hear you speak. Ever.
This elicits a favorable reaction from the crowd. Aubrey rolls her eyes. Zach smirks.
Zachary Porter: Invasion: London. Nearly two years ago I was the World Champion. I walked into Wembley to defend my championship against Jordan Majors. We had one hell of a match. Sadly, we all know how that played out. She won fair and square. I walked away. Literally. I had no idea if I was coming back. I had one of the quickest rises to the top anyone in professional wrestling has seen. I wasn’t a former middle of the road champion who climbed the ladder. I won the Madness Rumble. I led a team against NFW. I rode the lightning... but Jordan Majors clipped my wings. That moment continues to haunt me. I haven’t been able to get back to the top of the mountain. At Invasion: Puerto Rico, all that changes!
Zachary Porter stares at the Chance Briefcase ignoring everyone else.
Zachary Porter: Guess what. Next year. Destiny IV will be in London in the same venue I experienced my fall from grace. Will Jordan be World Champion by then? Who knows, it doesn’t matter honestly. The only thing that does is I am looking at my path to my own version of redemption. I STILL want my title back! I want the rematch I can’t claim due to me being on Mayhem. I need to right the wrong from two years ago. No one. Not Kasey. Not Daria. Not Jack. Alex. Or the scavengers from Wasteland are going to stop me! In case you haven’t figured it out, when I win, I am cashing in my briefcase at Destiny IV. Whoever wins the Madness Rumble can challenge the Global Champion. The World Championship belongs to me!!!
Sitting on her own ladder, one foot propped as high as it will go, Octavia Black rests an elbow on that knee with her chin held in that hand as she listens with a tired look on her face. She even appears to nod off a couple of times. Whether it’s genuine or put on is anyone’s guess. But once the silence falls over everyone for a few seconds, she takes that as her cue, speaking in a mix of French and Cajun drawl.
Octavia Black: Mon Dieu, tu es ennuyeux. Are you finished, monsieur? Yes? Bien.
She shoots Zachary Porter a forced look of intrigue, nodding before her expression falls flat and cold once more.
Octavia Black: De toute façon! I disdain ramblings and musings as much as anyone here seems to so, I’ll make this quick.
She gives a quick look around at the others on the ladders surrounding her before her eyes fall on Aubriana Powers.
Octavia Black: You, mon cher? Don’t let that big mouth of yours write checks that you’re unable to cash with that perpetually sore ass of yours. If it weren’t for this salope pleurnicheuse over here, I’d wager the Blaque Family fortune that you were the biggest crybaby here in Zion.
Octavia pauses and her eyes lift upwards. Either to the Chance briefcase or the sky but it appears she’s thinking rather than looking at something. It only lasts for a second before her eyes drop back to the group.
Octavia Black: Perhaps even professional wrestling as a whole. You tout about how you could beat us all in a wrestling match. One - you ain’t ever faced L’Artiste before. Two - as you said so yourself, this isn’t any ordinary wrestling match. This match is going to be brutal. It’s going to be violent. It’s going to be barbaric. It’s going to be…
She pauses, smiles and licks her black lips with a delightful, if not slightly unhinged little chuckle.
Octavia Black: ...Beautiful. True art. Something the likes of you has never known anything about. Moving on!
With a dramatic whip of her head and roll of her shoulder she turns her attention to…Kasey. That venomous look in her eyes softens for a moment and Octavia actually smiles more genuinely.
Octavia Black: Mon ami…welcome back. You were missed…
Octavia pauses and opens one side of her jacket, revealing a vintage [REDACTED] shirt.
Octavia Black: ...but not forgotten
She lets the jacket fall from her hand then and casually rests it on her knee as she lowers her foot onto a lower rung of the ladder.
Octavia Black: I know you want that case above us just as much as any of us do. You claim to want it even more. Let me ask you this, though, mon ami. Do you remember when you were young and starting out in this industry? Do you remember how hungry you were? How eager to prove to everyone that you weren’t just some flash in the pan? Do you remember wanting to silence everyone who doubted you and make sure they would remember the name “Kasey Kash”?
Octavia lowers the mic for a moment, letting her words sit before she continues.
Octavia Black: Speaking to you now is the next young, promising talent who’s in that same position you were. I’ve had my struggles. I’m only twenty years old and I’ve been through two companies already that - let’s be honest - didn’t deserve someone of my talent. They didn’t appreciate the art that I can form with my bare hands. The ring mat as my canvas. Bodies…
She points around at the other competitors, one by one.
Octavia Black: ...as my paint. My clay. Things have started looking up for me since I set foot into this new museum known as Zion. And believe me, if jumping at the first open spot on a roster to start my ascent to where I will eventually go down in history as one of the finest artists to ever lace up a set of boots…
Octavia scoffs, laughing and shakes her head as she rubs an eye with her middle finger and turns her attention to Zachary Porter.
Octavia Black: If that makes me a “scavenger”...well then I would much rather be that than a self admitted failure who’s grown comfortable referring to himself as someone only suited to welcome the new blood into this company before they leave his whiny ass in the dust. Since all I ever hear from you is you liking to bitch about your own shortcomings, consider it my great pleasure when I personally hand you another reason to cry about how bad you suck, when I climb one of these ladders - might be this one, might even be yours - and snatch away your last chance at “Destiny” along with everyone else here around us. Bonne chance. Salope.
Octavia flips her mic out of her hand and lets it fall to the mat below them as she extends two middle fingers out. First to Zachary Porter. Then to the rest of the Ladder Match competitors.
Daria would speak up from Kasey's point, as she addressed her case.
Daria Dorsey
“Kasey has a very valid point… there's a big difference from saying how you'll win the Chance briefcase, and actually doing it. And unlike Kaitlin Williams, I didn't use the Chance Briefcase to win my title after the champ just had a fight. It's a bitch move, and there's quite a few people up here that I know are going to pull some of those in a few days when we're up here fighting for this damn thing…”
She says, before glaring at Kasey again.
Daria Dorsey
“But, you wanna say the time of our lives for the past nine months? When I've been fighting for my career here under Angelica Matthews of all people?! I know a lot of that is my fault, but, I'm not going to say that everything's been peaches and creme. I was working real hard on trying to make things right… and Kaitlin ruined that for me. That briefcase is my key to giving her the ass whooping she rightfully deserves.”
Alex Andrews just peers from side to side, then sighs, shaking her head. She raises the mic to her lips as she begins to speak.
Alex Andrews: I know we all have our reasons here why we really want that briefcase and how we all plan on using it to improve our standings but let me ask y'all something. How many of y'all have already won a world championship here in Zion?
Alex raises an eyebrow at that and nods, knowing full well the answer.
Alex Andrews:Quite a few. So let me tell you this, you have made it to the top of the mountain, us others, we have not. We are still clawing and striving for even a chance at bigger and better So when I tell you how badly I want this, how badly I NEED this, it's not hyperbole. I came to Zion to help build myself a legacy and quite frankly, I haven't lived up to the standards I set for myself. And all that could change in an instant when I win that briefcase. I entered Zion with a singular goal in mind, the Global Heavyweight Championship. And this would instantly put my name in that conversation, so excuse me if I find all your dribble a bit mind numbing at this point. But you know something, what that thing would do for my career isn't the only reason I wanted in this match. I had other ideas in mind too…
Alex glares hard at Jack over on his ladder and points directly at him.
Alex Andrews: Him. He's been nothing but a pain in my butt for months now. Why? Because he's a spiteful little man. So if I get a chance to ruin his day, I'm going to take it. I refuse to let him and his boys run rampant across this promotion. So if I fail at this thing, I'm going down on a glorious ball of glory and I'm taking him with me.
From his ladder, Jack Morrison smiles behind his sunglasses at Alex Andrews and lifts his microphone up.
Jack “The Ripper” Morrison: ”That was beautiful, Alex! Absolutely passionate! I almost felt that!”
He slaps a hand over his heart and chuckles away from his mic in hand before continuing.
Jack “The Ripper” Morrison: ”Now then, how are you darling? You alright? You’re not still miffed over Monday, are you? I did warn you, didn’t I, Alex? I warned you to not draw my attention, to not get in my way, to keep your mouth shut. Yet, here you are still as stubborn of a lass as ever. Now you see, the difference between your word and mine, and that goes for the rest of you lot here, is that I’ve proven time and time again that my word is sound. My promises are sound. I promised Ricky Rodriguez that I was gonna tune him up and take the Internet Championship. I promised Bianca Page, when she used her slobbering dog to do her dirty work that I was gonna make that dog see right and that I was going to then take back the Internet Championship. So let me make one thing perfectly clear right now, Alex. The rest of you listen very fucking carefully, because when I end up being the one to pull that down from that hook”
He points to the briefcase above them.
Jack “The Ripper” Morrison: ”I’m gonna shake this company to its bloody core. I’m not gonna do like this dumb fuck over here and show my hand before all the chips are on the table.”
Jack points directly over to Zachary Porter now and takes his sunglasses off, tucking them into his jacket.
Jack “The Ripper” Morrison: ”Tell me, mate. Do you gamble as bad as you run Mayhem with the rest of your crew?”
The Ripper laughs again, running his fingers through his goatee.
Jack “The Ripper” Morrison: ”No see, bollocks to what you think you’re gonna do in London. Bollocks to what you’re gonna do at Invasion. Bollocks to what any fucking one of you claim you’re gonna do. I’m giving my word as I always do. After I take that briefcase, things begin to change. Which title will it be for? Who knows? Will I walk into Destiny in London already as the champion? Don’t know! No telling! However, I will have that case…and then I will be a part of the Madness Rumble. That, I am declaring right bloody now. What does that leave me? That leaves me as the man who’s gonna be the true King of Zion when I end up doing what anyone else here could only dream of. What two of The Void already tried and failed at. Global Heavyweight Champion…and Zion World Champion…together…unified. Welcome…to the Purge Society.”
Jack lets his microphone fall and, whereas others have finished speaking and remained on their ladders, he swings his leg over and starts climbing down. He gets down to the ring mat and steps out of the ring, hopping down to the floor where he pulls his sunglasses out and places them back over his eyes. Jack gives one final turn back towards his future opponents, but mostly to Alex Andrews as he slowly smiles and waves to them before turning and taking it upon himself to walk back up and towards the back, leaving ringside completely.
Evelin Delgado watches as Jack leaves, then turns her attention to the crowd with a grin.
Evelin Delgado: Hola mi gente! ¿Cómo estáis todos esta noche?
The crowd cheers at being greeted in their native language and Evelin’s smile grows brighter, before she looks over at the other competitors on the ladders around her.
Evelin Delgado: To be here in Puerto Rico, to fight for the Last Chance Briefcase, is my honor. Zach Porter, he wants to call me scavenger? I say he does not know what that means. I earn my place here like everyone else, and I am coming to fight with the pride of my people and my country on the line. I came to America to follow my dream and that dream includes me winning this match! I do not care how much everyone else wants the case - of course they do, or else they should not be here. For me though, that case is more than just a title opportunity. It is security for my family in Colombia, a chance to make sure that they do not have to struggle anymore for their future. My parents, my sisters, my… how you say? My sisters’ children. They deserve the future that I can bring to them as champion.
Devyn Mitchell: Devyn Mitchell here with the Viral title Nadia Allen. Naddy, I know you're moments away from defending against Erissa and I know you want to make this quick. So what are your final words for Erissa?
[Allen darts her eyes towards her friend, gazing down at the microphone. The champion shifts her body straight on towards the camera.]
[Allen darts her eyes towards her friend, gazing down at the microphone. The champion shifts her body straight on towards the camera.]
Nadia: You want to be the champion Erissa. You made that clear when you jumped me from behind a month. The way you beat Hana..I know a message when I see it.
[Allen flares her nostrils.]
Nadia: You can want anything in the world. It's another thing to take it from me. You can have your religion. I'll take your streak. But I'm keeping this.
[She turns to Devyn before walking off.]
Devyn: Good luck!
OPENING CONTEST: ERISSA VS NADIA ALLEN ©
VIRAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Darrion Hughes: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: And it is for the Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…from Athens, Greece…weighing in at 125 lbs…Erissa!
And her opponent…representing The Queens of Chaos…from San Francisco, California…weighing in at 120 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPION!...NADIA! ALLEN!
The bell rings as Allen and Erissa shuffle to the center of the ring! They hone in on each other, looking to grapple! But Erissa decides to go low, nailing Allen with a boot to the midsection before dragging her into the corner and bashing her head against the top turnbuckle! From there she goes on a rampage, nailing Allen with boots in the corner until the referee steps in to separate them! She backs up, waiting for Allen to get up in the corner before clobbering her with a Clothesline! She pulls Allen out of the corner, planting her in the middle of the ring with a Flatliner before going for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Allen! Erissa gets Allen up, not wanting to give her any room to breathe as she clubs her with a Forearm! Allen falls back into the ropes, with Erissa pulling her back in and nailing her with another Forearm! This time, though, Allen bounces right back, rebounding through the ropes and coming back to nail Erissa with a Lariat! Both competitors get to their feet, with Allen catching Erissa with another Lariat! Erissa gets to her feet now, looking to get the jump on Allen with a Lariat of her own! But Allen catches her right out of it, getting her in position for Uranage! She lifts for the move, but Erissa gets out of it, landing behind Allen before pushing her into the ropes! Allen comes back, nailing Erissa with a Bicycle Knee Strike! Allen goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Erissa! Allen gets Erissa up to her feet, looking ahead to the end as she positions Erissa for the Scoop Brainbuster! But Erissa fights back, digging into Allen’s shoulder with a set of Elbow Strikes before tossing her aside! Allen gets right back to her feet, rushing towards Erissa in order to maintain the advantage! But Erissa is able to keep it, stopping the champion dead in her tracks with a Headbutt! Both of them fall to the mat, with Erissa getting an arm over Allen for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
NO! Allen gets the shoulder up before three! Erissa slowly pulls Allen to her feet, getting her into position for the Queen’s Vice! But Allen is quick, dropping down and catching Erissa with an Inside Cradle!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Erissa kicks out! Both women make it to their feet and rush towards each other, with Erissa going for another Headbutt! But this one connects in all the wrong places, with Allen catching her with Forearm to the skull! She gets her in position, before dropping her with a Scoop Brainbuster! Allen isn’t done, however, getting Erissa in position before dropping her with the Death-Plex! Regal Plex connects! Allen with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…and STILL the Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPION!...NADIA! ALLEN!
Amber Westgate: A huge win against some stiff competition! Allen is proving day by day that she’s one of the all time greats as Viral Champion!
Adam LaRue: Handing Erissa her first pinfall loss is definitely no small feat, and I’m sure Allen is proud she’s the one who got it done!
Allen stands tall with her title as we fade!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: And it is for the Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…from Athens, Greece…weighing in at 125 lbs…Erissa!
And her opponent…representing The Queens of Chaos…from San Francisco, California…weighing in at 120 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPION!...NADIA! ALLEN!
The bell rings as Allen and Erissa shuffle to the center of the ring! They hone in on each other, looking to grapple! But Erissa decides to go low, nailing Allen with a boot to the midsection before dragging her into the corner and bashing her head against the top turnbuckle! From there she goes on a rampage, nailing Allen with boots in the corner until the referee steps in to separate them! She backs up, waiting for Allen to get up in the corner before clobbering her with a Clothesline! She pulls Allen out of the corner, planting her in the middle of the ring with a Flatliner before going for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Allen! Erissa gets Allen up, not wanting to give her any room to breathe as she clubs her with a Forearm! Allen falls back into the ropes, with Erissa pulling her back in and nailing her with another Forearm! This time, though, Allen bounces right back, rebounding through the ropes and coming back to nail Erissa with a Lariat! Both competitors get to their feet, with Allen catching Erissa with another Lariat! Erissa gets to her feet now, looking to get the jump on Allen with a Lariat of her own! But Allen catches her right out of it, getting her in position for Uranage! She lifts for the move, but Erissa gets out of it, landing behind Allen before pushing her into the ropes! Allen comes back, nailing Erissa with a Bicycle Knee Strike! Allen goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Erissa! Allen gets Erissa up to her feet, looking ahead to the end as she positions Erissa for the Scoop Brainbuster! But Erissa fights back, digging into Allen’s shoulder with a set of Elbow Strikes before tossing her aside! Allen gets right back to her feet, rushing towards Erissa in order to maintain the advantage! But Erissa is able to keep it, stopping the champion dead in her tracks with a Headbutt! Both of them fall to the mat, with Erissa getting an arm over Allen for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
NO! Allen gets the shoulder up before three! Erissa slowly pulls Allen to her feet, getting her into position for the Queen’s Vice! But Allen is quick, dropping down and catching Erissa with an Inside Cradle!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Erissa kicks out! Both women make it to their feet and rush towards each other, with Erissa going for another Headbutt! But this one connects in all the wrong places, with Allen catching her with Forearm to the skull! She gets her in position, before dropping her with a Scoop Brainbuster! Allen isn’t done, however, getting Erissa in position before dropping her with the Death-Plex! Regal Plex connects! Allen with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…and STILL the Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPION!...NADIA! ALLEN!
Amber Westgate: A huge win against some stiff competition! Allen is proving day by day that she’s one of the all time greats as Viral Champion!
Adam LaRue: Handing Erissa her first pinfall loss is definitely no small feat, and I’m sure Allen is proud she’s the one who got it done!
Allen stands tall with her title as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (DEATH-PLEX)
The scene cuts back to the ring, which is decked out with some potted palm trees, a massive TV, and a few stools, as well as a single arm chair, which is currently filled by the massive frame of Barry MacKenzie. A giant MAXIMUM EFFORT poster can be seen in the corner as well, with the giant grinning face of Max Walker on it, and the man himself is standing in the center of the ring in his latest loud Hawaiin shirt and board shorts. Max grins and waits for a moment before speaking up.
Max Walker: Ladies and Gentleman, please dont change your channels or adjust your eyes, this really is MAXIMUM EFFORT back in living color, ready to brighten up your screens before Invasion: Puerto Rico! Now, I’m the man who needs no introduction, but I love my own voice enough to give one anyway! I’m the Mouth of Melbourne, The Motor of the Carlton Crew, and your soon to be TWO TIME Tag Team Champion of the WOOOOOOORLD, Max Walker! And that man currently getting comfy in his cozy seat is my main man, Mister Mac himself BIG BARRY MACKENZIE!
Barry raises a hand to give a weak little wave, while Max preens and gloats, only to get covered in boos. Max doesn’t seem too fazed, just letting out a cackle and shaking his head with a grin.
Max Walker: Oh you KNOW you love me, Puerto Rico. But while I could stand here and let you all bask in my greatness, we’re out here with BUSINESS to do tonight. Business that involves a certain pair of women, that are currently walking around carrying something that belongs to US. So, lets bring em on out, and please…..Puerto Rico, I need you to do me a solid here. Okay?
Max pauses now, turning towards the far side of the arena, walking over to the ropes and sighing softly.
Max Walker: I know nobody likes these bitches, but it was the best quality guest they could get for my show this week. So, please, fake it til you make it, yeah? Make them believe people actually like them? Appreciate you, Rico!
Max now turns and waves a hand towards the stage with a sigh.
Max Walker: Please try and fake some affection as the soon to be FORMER World Tag Team Champions join us. Jordan ‘Why Yes Jessi’s Coattails ARE big enough for my fat ass’ Majors and Jessi ‘What color is my hair this week’ Ozborne. THE SUICIDE SQUAD!
Even as their theme music hits, Max is moving in the ring, shifting a stool to set it up behind Barry’s armchair, and hopping up on it comfortably, keeping himself behind Barry who is just scrolling on his phone uninterestedly. Jessi and Jordan make their way down to the ring, their World Tag Team Championships secured firmly around their waists. Jessi is the first to take to the mic.
Jessi Ozborne: Thank you for the warm welcome, fellas! Long time viewer, first time guest, which are two more things than can be said for everyone currently watching this, so you’re welcome.
Jessi goes to speak again, only for something to catch her attention.
Jessi Ozborne: Anyway I—actually you know what? I gotta address this. Max, what ya doing man? This is your show, it’s named after ya. Come here front and centre, big guy!
Despite her attempts to coax him out from behind Barry, Max stays seated where he is.
Jessi Ozborne: Listen dude, I know your co-host is good for carrying you through a match, but I don’t think he can do the same here, alright?
Jordan paces behind Jessi looking like she’s trying to keep her composure as she looks over at Barry and Mac alternatively. She pulls a microphone of her own up as she stops next to Jessi and points at Max.
Jordan Majors: Come on now, Jess. You know damn well that he can’t stand up for himself and speak for himself. He’s always gonna need someone else. As he sits on his fat ass in that chair and runs his mouth about me like he has a single damn clue what he’s talking about. I’m standing here looking at the two most delusional people in this company. And that’s saying something.
Max Walker: Hey Now! That's uncalled for!
Max reacts by reaching down to rest a hand on Barry’s shoulder, while looking at Jordan and shaking his head.
Max Walker: I mean. I know Barry can be a bit delusional sometimes, but when have I ever spouted anything that wasn’t one hundred percent truth?
Barry looks up from scrolling his phone, half glancing up at Max but then shaking his head as the Motor Mouth of Melbourne looks out at the jeering crowd and does his best innocent look. Finally turning back to look towards the Squad, and adjusting his seat to make sure he’s still firmly behind Barry.
Max Walker: But hey, I digress. I’m glad you both made it out here tonight without squabbling. And I’m surprised you, yet again, don’t have a third member one of you doesn’t like following behind you. Are you sure your ready to face me and Barry with actual even numbers again?
Jordan crosses her arms and leans back before she looks over at Jessi and shakes her head.
Jordan Majors: Listen, Max. You clearly have it all figured out. Know the answers to everything. But yet, something is lacking in your world. You’re chasing us yet again. All you’ve got is trash talk and boy does that fail to leave the mark you intend. So what’s next for ya?
Max Walker: Oh. I know exactly whats next. Invasion. Puerto Rico. But the truth is, just pinning one of you to get back what's ours isn’t going to be enough. No. I want something more than that.
Max hops off his stool, starting to step up around Barry but then stops. Glancing down at his partner, he pats him on the shoulder and Barry glances up but then stands, letting Max step closer to the Squad while staying behind Barry’s shoulder.
Max Walker: I don’t want to pin you. I want to hear you QUIT. I want you or Jessi to FINALLY admit that the Carlton Crew are TOO FUCKING MUCH for you. I want you to say I QUIT as you give us BACK our Tag Team titles!
Jordan looks at Jessi for a moment and grins as she shrugs.
Jordan Majors: You want to take two of the most decorated competitors in the history of this company and try to… take them to the limit? That’s the genius plan to try and regain your spots as tag team champions?
Jordan can’t help but laugh to herself as she steps closer to Max and looks directly at him. She gestures between her and Jessi and then to the titles.
Jordan Majors: You wanna quit to this?
Max Walker: Oh. I won’t be the one quitting. You will. Quitting on Jessi. Quitting on your coattail riding spot. Quitting on your spot as sidekick. You’re gonna quit, Majors. Because your gonna realise that so long as you hold that….
Max taps the title on Jordan’s shoulder and then cackles as he shakes his head.
Max Walker: No-one’s gonna see you as anything more then Jessi. Ozborne’s. BITCH.
Jordan tilts her head as she stares at Max in complete amusement. She shakes her head and lets out a laugh right in Max’s face as she lifts her mic back up.
Jordan Majors: You know, this shit used to be very annoying. And then it got irritating. Now? Sad. Pathetic. Hilarious. So when I make you quit at Invasion, I don’t wanna hear another word out of you ever again. Not about these titles. Not about me. Not about the Queens. You can pack up this two-man side show and take it back to whatever hillbilly circus y’all came from. Because I’ll tell. I’m from Nebraska and I’ve never seen anything as bad as the show you’re putting on week to week.
Max scowls at Jordan but then a slight smirk grows and he steps slightly further out from behind Barry staring right at Jordan.
Max Walker: Darlin’, you didn’t need to tell me you were from The middle of fucking nowhere. I can already tell, that all that corn you been chewing on, has done some serious mental fucking problems, okay. But I’ll tell you what Jordan? You wanna know where me and Barry are from? Its rather simple, sweetheart. We’re from the Land Down Under.
And Max suddenly tosses his microphone aside and kicks Jordan square in the crotch! Before anyone else can even react Max is diving from the ring and out under the bottom rope, racing up the ramp with a loud cackle. Jordan collapses to the canvas with an audible groan, and Barry is left standing there in shock for a moment. He looks back at Max, who’s telling him to come with him, but before he can, he’s met by a Superkick from Jessi. He falls to a knee on the canvas as Jessi helps Jordan up. While all this is happening, Max is completely still, only making one step towards the ring before rethinking it and stepping back. Barry is left defenseless and kneeling on the mat, as Jessi and Jordan go to opposite corners and execute a Knee Strike/Superkick combo! Jessi and Jordan taunt Max, who still hasn’t moved a muscle as we fade.
MATCH #2: DIAMOND STEELE VS RIXLEY STARK
The bell rings, and Steele wastes no time, executing a swift Leg Sweep to take Stark down. As Stark gets back to her feet, Steele lands a Spinning Heel Kick, sending her opponent tumbling into the corner. With relentless aggression, Steele follows up with a Corner Yakuza kick, showcasing her ruthless side.
However, Stark rallies back, using her resilience to counter with a series of powerful strikes, including a Discus Lariat that gets the crowd roaring. She locks Steele in a Rear Chinlock, but she fights free, only to be met with a Shining Wizard that nearly scores Stark the win. Eventually, Steele manages to trap Stark in Shipwrecked (Seated Fujiwara Armbar)! With no escape in sight, Stark valiantly fights but ultimately has to tap out, sealing a hard-fought victory for Steele.
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match, via submission…Diamond! Steele!
The referee goes to raise Steele’s hand, only for her to yank it away! It would seem she’s not finished yet, railing on Stark with a set of stomps to the back! In a flash, she gets Stark up, before dropping her with the Diamond Cutter!
Amber Westgate: Oh come on! What the hell?! You proved your point!
Adam LaRue: Every single week, she said this would happen to Charlie St. Haven’s associates until she gets what she wants! What will The Gunslinger do about this?
Steele looks into the camera, repeating her “Every. Single. Week.” phrase over and over as we fade!
RESULT: SUBMISSION (SHIPWRECKED)
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[ The lights dim and the arena erupts with the opening riffs of “Pet Semetary” by The Ramones. Smoke rises from the entrance ramp as Charlie St. Haven steps out, her signature black cowboy hat tilted low, casting a shadow over her piercing eyes. She’s decked out in ripped grey jeans, black cowboy boots, and a black T-shirt under a leather jacket with tassels swaying as she walks down the ramp, her eyes locked on the ring ahead and a mic in hand. When she reaches the ring, she takes a moment to gaze around at the roaring crowd before stepping through the ropes, taking center stage. ]
[ As her music fades, she brings the mic to her lips, her Southern drawl dripping with frustration and intensity. ]
CHARLIE ST. HAVEN
"Y’know... these last few months, they ain’t been nothin’ but a rough ride for ol’ Charlie St. Haven. I came to Zion Wrestlin’ to stake my claim, to carve out my piece of this here empire. But every time I get rollin’, every time I’m ‘bout to leave my mark... there’s been one problem. And y’all know exactly who that is, don’t ya?"
[ A few scattered boos break out, the crowd knowing where she’s headed with her statement. ]
CHARLIE ST. HAVEN
"That’s right. Diamond Steele. That shiny little cockroach’s been stickin’ her nose in my business week in and week out. No matter how many times I’ve broken her down, shattered her into dust, she just keeps crawlin’ back. I put her down, I thought I buried her, but nah... she keeps on scurrying, tryin’ to make a name offa me."
[ Charlie’s face hardens, her jaw clenching as she paces the ring. She adjusts her cowboy hat before staring dead into the camera, her tone steady, but filled with warning. ]
CHARLIE ST. HAVEN
"And Last week... last week that fool had the audacity to call ME out. Diamond Steele wants a fight at INVASION? She demands to go toe-to-toe with Charlie St. Haven? Let me tell ya somethin’— that right there is the biggest mistake she’s ever made. If she thought she was hurt before, if she thought she’d been humiliated before... she ain’t seen nothin’ yet."
[ The crowd begins to stir, as a smirk begins to form on Charlie's lips as the fans cheer in support. ]
CHARLIE ST. HAVEN
"So you want this fight, Diamond, right? You really think you can step up to me at INVASION? Well, guess what, sweetheart... I ACCEPT."
[ The fans explode in cheers as Charlie’s voice grows more passionate, her Southern accent cutting through the air like a blade. ]
CHARLIE ST. HAVEN
"But you better listen real close... ‘cause when you step into that ring, you better be ready for three Silver Bullets straight to the temple before gettin’ a one-way ticket to the Dead Zone. And let me make this crystal clear—this ain’t just any fight. No, at INVASION, it’s gonna be a Last. Man. Standing. Match!”
[ The crowd roars louder now, firmly in Charlie’s corner as she points a finger down the camera lens. ]
CHARLIE ST. HAVEN
"But just know that you’re lookin’ at a woman who’s ready to walk into that match bloodied, beaten, but by God, I’ll be the one walkin’ out—while you’re left lying on the mat, unable to get back up.”
[ She steps closer to the ropes, tipping her hat as she stares into the crowd, the fans cheering her on as she raises the mic one last time. ]
CHARLIE ST. HAVEN
“So come INVASION, Diamond; I’m puttin’ an end to this war once and for all. And when it’s all said and done, when the dust settles, the only thing you’ll have left to polish... is that shattered ego of yours. See you soon."
[ With that, Charlie tosses the mic to the mat, and the crowd erupts once more. She climbs the ropes, raising a fist into the air as “Pet Semetary” hits again, the message clear—come INVASION, there will be no mercy... ]
MATCH #3: ? ? ? VS YUNG VERTEBRAE
Darrion Hughes: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Introducing first, already in the ring…Yung! Vertebrae!
And his opponent…from Edinburgh, Scotland…weighing in at 141 lbs…Savannah! Gunn!
Amber Westgate: Savannah Gunn has already been making a name for themself in places like Myerville Pro, and has been doing so very well! Now they’re here in Zion Wrestling, it seems!
Adam LaRue: If their body of work so far is anything to go off of, this is a huge get for Friday Night Fusion!
Vertebrae doesn’t start light here, immediately going for a Clothesline off the bell! Gunn is able to catch this, however, twisting it around and nailing him with a Knee Lift! Vertebrae falls back into the corner, with Gunn rushing up with incredible speed to nail him with a Knife Edge Chop! They get up, dropping him with a Snap Suplex before floating over for the pin and the two count!
Gunn tries to pull Vertebrae back to his feet, but he begins to retort, nailing them in the midsection with a punch! He follows up with more and more, before eventually nailing a Forearm right across Gunn’s jaw! Gunn falls back into the ropes, before coming back at Vertebrae with a huge Discus Forearm! Vertebrae decides that he’s had enough of this, rolling out of the ring and attempting to walk out before the end of the match! Gunn stops this however, making an incredible leap over the ring post and out of the ring with a Suicide Dive onto Vertebrae! The crowd goes insane for this as Gunn tosses Vertebrae back into the ring! They line him up, getting him in position before dropping him with the Star Suplex! They aren’t finished however, getting him in position and dropping him with the Gunnshot (Leg Hook Swinging Neckbreaker)! Gunn gets the pin and the win!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Savannah! Gunn!
Amber Westgate: What a debut for the Mother of All Bombs!
Adam LaRue: If this is what we can expect every week, Savannah Gunn may just be the Future of Friday Nights!
Gunn stands tall as we fade!
Introducing first, already in the ring…Yung! Vertebrae!
And his opponent…from Edinburgh, Scotland…weighing in at 141 lbs…Savannah! Gunn!
Amber Westgate: Savannah Gunn has already been making a name for themself in places like Myerville Pro, and has been doing so very well! Now they’re here in Zion Wrestling, it seems!
Adam LaRue: If their body of work so far is anything to go off of, this is a huge get for Friday Night Fusion!
Vertebrae doesn’t start light here, immediately going for a Clothesline off the bell! Gunn is able to catch this, however, twisting it around and nailing him with a Knee Lift! Vertebrae falls back into the corner, with Gunn rushing up with incredible speed to nail him with a Knife Edge Chop! They get up, dropping him with a Snap Suplex before floating over for the pin and the two count!
Gunn tries to pull Vertebrae back to his feet, but he begins to retort, nailing them in the midsection with a punch! He follows up with more and more, before eventually nailing a Forearm right across Gunn’s jaw! Gunn falls back into the ropes, before coming back at Vertebrae with a huge Discus Forearm! Vertebrae decides that he’s had enough of this, rolling out of the ring and attempting to walk out before the end of the match! Gunn stops this however, making an incredible leap over the ring post and out of the ring with a Suicide Dive onto Vertebrae! The crowd goes insane for this as Gunn tosses Vertebrae back into the ring! They line him up, getting him in position before dropping him with the Star Suplex! They aren’t finished however, getting him in position and dropping him with the Gunnshot (Leg Hook Swinging Neckbreaker)! Gunn gets the pin and the win!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Savannah! Gunn!
Amber Westgate: What a debut for the Mother of All Bombs!
Adam LaRue: If this is what we can expect every week, Savannah Gunn may just be the Future of Friday Nights!
Gunn stands tall as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (GUNNSHOT)
Moments before the next match is set to begin, the camera crew finds Yumi Akiyama standing at Gorilla, mentally preparing herself to go out before the crowd for what may be her final match on Fusion. With her head bowed and eyes closed, she has her hands up in a prayer pose as she stands silently.
Amber Westgate: ”Ladies and gentlemen, as brief as it has been, I for one can say I’ve thoroughly enjoyed what this young competitor has brought to the Zion brand. She’s a true poster girl for dedication and perseverance but if you’ve been following our product for at least the past several weeks, you know as well as we do…this may be the last time we see her on Friday nights.”
Adam LaRue: ”She has a tall order to fill, next week at Invasion: Puerto Rico but tonight, it’s a test of her readiness. Yumi Akiyama steps into the ring with one of the talents who’s responsible for her even being able to call herself a professional wrestler: Jessi Ozborne.”
The crew in Gorilla give her a wide berth for the most part until interviewer Amy Porter steps into frame.
Amy Porter: ”Excuse me, Yumi? Sorry to bother you.”
Yumi’s eyes open, her hands come down to her side and she lifts her head, turning to Amy Porter with a somberness on her otherwise sweet face.
Yumi Akiyama: ”It…it’s fine. You wanna know what’s going through my mind, right now.”
She says matter of factly rather than inquiring, to which Amy admits with a nod and offers the mic out to her. Yumi takes a deep breath to compose her emotions.
Yumi Akiyama: ”I’m gonna be honest, Amy. I’m scared. I’m afraid of what might happen next week when I put my career on the line against the Queen of Strong Style Champion, but more so, in this moment, I’m afraid of what tonight could do to my confidence going into next week if I go out there now and I don’t give Jessi Ozborne what she expects. Win or lose, I’m about to give her everything I’ve got…but this is the first time I’ve ever stepped into a sanctioned match with one of my mentors. Not a training ring in the gym. Not practicing drills or rolls. No, this is me testing everything I’ve got against someone who said it herself: if I don’t bring it all out there tonight…then I may as well leave my boots inside the ring and not even show up next week.”
Yumi points out towards the arena as she speaks, slowly lowering her arm as she finishes and shakes her head.
Yumi Akiyama: ”That’s not who I am, though, Amy. Everyone should know that about me, by now. Win or lose, I promise to give everything I’ve got. That’s how I was trained by Jessi, by Sanada, by Stacy. That’s how I was raised from a child. Everything you do in life, you need to give it everything you’ve got. You do it for yourself, you do it for those who believe in you, and you do it for the people who helped you get there. So, as far as tonight goes, I’m in full gear. I’m locked in. It isn’t just for me. It’s for my family. It’s for my fans. It’s for my coaches. Most of all?”
She pauses and looks directly into the camera, taking another deep breath as she pulls the hood to her entrance gear up and brings a fist up under her chin, fighting back tears with a smile.
Yumi Akiyama: ”This is for you Jessi. Kusanagi-san? You better be watching. Here comes Yumi…”
Her fist comes down and she gives Amy one final look as the opening piano to “Unbreakable” by Stratovarius plays over the speakers before Yumi takes that as her cue to excuse herself and walks towards the curtain.
MATCH #4: YUMI AKIYAMA VS JESSI OZBORNE
Ozborne doesn’t allow for this match to get a feeling out process, rushing Akiyama right off the bell with a Lariat! Akiyama is quick, however, ducking the move and sweeping around Ozborne for a Waistlock! She looks to take her down with a German Suplex, but Ozborne pries the hands apart, dragging Akiyama to the mat with a Snapmare before catching her with a Knee Strike as she tries to get up! Ozborne goes for the pin, with Akiyama kicking out at two! Ozborne pulls Akiyama to her feet, looking for a Hangman Neckbreaker! But Akiyama reverses, pulling her to the mat with a Backslide Pin instead! Ozborne kicks out at two, before nailing Akiyama with another Knee Strike upon getting up!
Ozborne hits the ropes, looking to follow up! But Akiyama is quick to come back with a Drop Down, causing Ozborne to have to leap over her! She hits the ropes, coming back to a Japanese Arm Drag from Akiyama, who immediately kips up afterwards! She’s quick to fire another shot, catching Ozborne as she gets up with a Roundhouse Kick! The shot turns her around, with Akiyama getting her in position before dropping her with a Ripcord Knee Strike! Akiyama with the pin, but Ozborne kicks out at two!
Akiyama looks to tie this up, rushing in for a Superkick! But Ozborne dodges it, jumping up and planting Akiyama with a Backstabber! Akiyama rolls out of the ring, with Ozborne hitting the ropes and jumping out after her with a Suicide Dive! She gets Akiyama back to her feet, looking to throw her into the ring! But Akiyama reverses, pushing Ozborne into the apron instead! She doubles down, pushing Ozborne back into the barricade! Akiyama now rolls into the ring, hitting the ropes and launching herself onto Ozborne with a Tope Con Hilo! She pushes Ozborne back into the ring and goes for another pin, with Ozborne getting her shoulder up before three!
Akiyama once again looks for the Superkick! But Ozborne is once again ready, catching her as she approaches with a Roundhouse Kick! Akiyama is left kneeling, with Ozborne taking advantage with a Hesitation Dropkick to the side of the head! She rolls to her feet, waiting for Akiyama to try and get up before going for the ropes and connecting with the Star Destroyer (Springboard Cutter)! Ozborne covers, with Akiyama getting a shoulder up at 2.99!
Ozborne looks to finish this, waiting in the corner for Akiyama to get up before looking for the Rude Awakening! Akiyama catches Ozborne now, nailing her when she approaches with a Superkick! Ozborne kneels on the mat, with Akiyama immediately working her into position for the Danger Zone! But Ozborne doesn’t let the Styles Clash happen, nailing Akiyama with a boot to the head whilst upside down to get her to drop the move! Ozborne immediately looks to end this, rushing Akiyama with God’s Revolver! But Akiyama manages to dodge it, nailing Ozborne with a boot to the midsection before setting her up again! This time she gets it, planting Ozborne with the Danger Zone (Styles Clash)! Akiyama with the pin, securing the three count for the victory!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Yumi! Akiyama!
Amber Westgate: If this is truly her last appearance for the blue brand, then what a way to go out for Yumi Akiyama!
Adam LaRue: Beating Jessi Ozborne in the middle of that ring is no easy task, Amber, much less doing so clean and proper! If that doesn’t show that Yumi is ready for the next weekend, I don’t know what does!
Akiyama stands tall, with Jessi eventually getting to her feet! She’s initially shocked and weary after taking the loss, but her stance and demeanor soften after a while! She stands face-to-face with Akiyama, before giving her a bow! Akiyama does the same in response, before the two go for a hug as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (DANGER ZONE)
The cameras of course pan around the room for a little bit, seemingly under their own volition. Taking in the sights as it were, and certain things were truly expected at this point. There was the 5 gallon tank containing the official Zion Wrestling SEAKITTY, looking quite healthy and active as it swam in the tank. There were some new decorations and fresh plants, all in all looking like a very happy little shark. There in its usual location was the crate, bright stickers and shipping labels intact. There were oddly enough a couple of streamers attached to the front, and a little table was sat in front of this with a very nice decorated cake like one would see at a celebration set out with a few slices missing. There were paper plates and forks as well as if this cake was meant to share.
Finally the sisters Akihiko and Etsuko Iwasaki are seen, Aki sitting on a small settee, holding a plate with a bit of cake and Etsuko pacing between the counter that held the shark tank and the shipping crate. She finally shakes her head and throws her hands up in the air, her expression showing a bit of frustration. She snaps her fingers at the camera for it (and thus the fans) to follow her, and she leads the way to a large flat screen TV that is set up on the side counter. She takes a moment to find the remote and points it at the TV. Nothing happens. She shakes it and does it again. Still nothing happens. With a growl and a sigh she opens the back and then moves to rummage around in a small box on the floor until she finds a package of opened batteries and she replaces the ones in the remote. When she points it again it now works and she happily exclaims before pointing at the images on the TV with a thunderous expression on her face.
It plays many scenes between her and her sister and the team they are facing tonight. Especially highlighted is the ignoble defeat of said team, and then the other trespasses they have moved against SBYA with. Etsuko shakes her head, muttering under her breath before she sets the remote aside simply so she can twist at the waist and fire both middle fingers at the screen where the image has paused on a very unflattering angle for Matias.
Akihiko puts down her plate of cake to join her sister and in unison they both draw their thumbs across their throats and then wave the camera away, sure that their opinion on this match has come across crystal clear.
MAIN EVENT: EL PROYECTO DE RECUPERACIÓN VS SBYA
WEAPONIZED STEEL CAGE MATCH
Darrion Hughes: The following contest…is a Tornado Tag Team Weaponized Steel Cage Match!
Introducing first…representing The Queens of Chaos…from Tokyo, Japan by way of Indianapolis, Indiana…at a combined weight of 230 lbs…Akihiko and Etsuko Iwasaki…S! B! Y! A!
And their opponents…at a combined weight of 325 lbs…the team of Ella Sin and Matias Cardenas…El Proyecto! De Recuperación!
Amber Westgate: Ever since their debut, El Proyecto have yet to get one over the Iwasaki sisters! Do you believe tonight could be the night, Adam?
Adam LaRue: It could very well be, but they’re gonna have to lock in if they want it to happen! These two tiny terrors have a way of making you underestimate them and taking you by surprise! They can’t be mistaken headed into this one!
It doesn’t take long for things to get out of hand here, as both teams immediately barrage each other with strikes in the opening goings of this contest! Etsuko goes after Sin, while Akihiko goes after Cardenas! Etsuko backs Sin into a corner with her strikes, eventually looking to swipe her with a Knife Edge Chop! But Sin ducks underneath it, pushing Etsuko into the corner and nailing her with one instead! Meanwhile, Cardenas battens Akihiko down with an overhead strike, before pushing her up onto his shoulders and running her towards the cage wall for a Lawn Dart! But Akihiko actually takes advantage of this, grabbing onto the wall and using the move to help her climb up! Sin and Cardenas both run in to stop her from climbing, only for them to realize that’s not what she truly plans to do! She launches off the side of the cage, taking them both down with a Coffin Drop!
Akihiko pops to her feet, prying a pair of Kendo Sticks off the side of the cage and handing one to Etsuko! The two of them proceed to wail on Cardenas and Sin, nearly breaking their Kendo Sticks in half in the process! They then begin to rain down stomps on Sin, before Etsuko sets herself up for a Moonsault! Akihiko pushes her towards Sin in midair, only for Cardenas to catch her just before she lands on her! He whips Etsuko around, sending her headfirst into the cage wall! Akihiko tries to cut him off, only for him to nail her in the midsection with a boot! He gets her up in a Powerbomb position, taking her down just as Sin comes in with a Jumping Neckbreaker! Cardenas with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Akihiko! Cardenas and Sin don’t let up on the double team however, hoisting Akihiko up and swinging her around before throwing her at Etsuko, squashing them both against the cage wall! With the two of them feeling they’ve done all they’ve wanted, they request to be let out through the door! Sin steps out first, but before Cardenas can do the same, Etsuko comes back, biting him on the leg and causing him to change course! Etsuko quickly rolls him up, only for him to immediately kick out! That isn’t all, however, as right off the kick out, Akihiko jumps off of Etsuko’s back, nailing Cardenas with a Dropkick! Sin comes back now, with Akihiko boosting her up and dropping her into a Knee Lift from Etsuko! Sin goes down, with Etsuko going for the cover!
ONE…!
TWO…!
NO! Pin broken up by Cardenas, who grabs Etsuko up out of the pin and gets her position for a Deadlift German Suplex! But before he can complete the move, Akihiko rushes in, nailing him with a Roundhouse Kick to the back of the head that causes him to drop Etsuko right back into Sin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Shoulder up by Sin! Etsuko pulls her up, wringing her arm and lining her up for a Superkick by Akihiko! But Cardenas comes back into play, pulling Sin over and putting Etsuko in the way of the Superkick! Etsuko goes down, with Akihiko trying to correct herself by going for a Superkick to Sin again! But Sin catches it, with Cardenas nailing an off-balance Akihiko with a huge Lariat! Sin rushes up to Cardenas now, getting in a Wheelbarrow position before Cardenas drops her right onto Akihiko! Sin with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
NO! Etsuko breaks it up, grabbing hold of Sin’s fingers and bending them as the two rise to their feet! Sin is in agony, but before Etsuko can do anything further, Cardenas comes in to cut things off! But Etsuko uses her other hand to grab hold of Cardenas’ fingers as well, before going for a finger snap on both of them! She goes for a Kick to Sin to capitalize, but she ducks it, with Cardenas catching her with a Headbutt! The two pry a trash can off the side of the cage wall, before jamming onto Etsuko’s head! The two then grab a pair of baseball bats off the wall, before proceeding to batter Etsuko while in the trash can! Akihiko comes back now, nailing Sin with a Dropkick that sends her to the side! Cardenas looks to aim his baseball bat at Akihiko now, but she’s able to fight back, holding off the weapon as long as she could before eventually being nailed in the stomach with it!
Cardenas looks for another swing with the bat, with Akihiko ducking underneath it! She meets up with Etsuko, who jumps up just in time for Akihiko to push her with the trash can into Cardenas! Akihiko gets the trash can off of Etsuko, with the two of them keeping Cardenas down with a Double Superkick! Akihiko now goes to the top rope, with two of them looking for SBYA Yes We Did! But just as Akihiko leaps from the top, Sin comes back, grabbing her ankle and stalling her momentum! Akihiko crashes and burns on the mat, with Sin pulling Etsuko’s hair and ramming her head into the side of the cage! Akihiko tries to get up, but Cardenas is right on top of her, getting her in position as Sin comes off the ropes! The two take Akihiko down with Abdicación del Trono! Cardenas with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winners of this match…El Proyecto! De Recuperación!
Amber Westgate: These two teams went to hell and back with one another in this match! But in the end, El Proyecto were just that little bit craftier!
Adam LaRue: You can say a lot about them, but you have to give it to them! They stole one out from under SBYA tonight, literally!
Sin and Cardenas stand tall as we fade!
Introducing first…representing The Queens of Chaos…from Tokyo, Japan by way of Indianapolis, Indiana…at a combined weight of 230 lbs…Akihiko and Etsuko Iwasaki…S! B! Y! A!
And their opponents…at a combined weight of 325 lbs…the team of Ella Sin and Matias Cardenas…El Proyecto! De Recuperación!
Amber Westgate: Ever since their debut, El Proyecto have yet to get one over the Iwasaki sisters! Do you believe tonight could be the night, Adam?
Adam LaRue: It could very well be, but they’re gonna have to lock in if they want it to happen! These two tiny terrors have a way of making you underestimate them and taking you by surprise! They can’t be mistaken headed into this one!
It doesn’t take long for things to get out of hand here, as both teams immediately barrage each other with strikes in the opening goings of this contest! Etsuko goes after Sin, while Akihiko goes after Cardenas! Etsuko backs Sin into a corner with her strikes, eventually looking to swipe her with a Knife Edge Chop! But Sin ducks underneath it, pushing Etsuko into the corner and nailing her with one instead! Meanwhile, Cardenas battens Akihiko down with an overhead strike, before pushing her up onto his shoulders and running her towards the cage wall for a Lawn Dart! But Akihiko actually takes advantage of this, grabbing onto the wall and using the move to help her climb up! Sin and Cardenas both run in to stop her from climbing, only for them to realize that’s not what she truly plans to do! She launches off the side of the cage, taking them both down with a Coffin Drop!
Akihiko pops to her feet, prying a pair of Kendo Sticks off the side of the cage and handing one to Etsuko! The two of them proceed to wail on Cardenas and Sin, nearly breaking their Kendo Sticks in half in the process! They then begin to rain down stomps on Sin, before Etsuko sets herself up for a Moonsault! Akihiko pushes her towards Sin in midair, only for Cardenas to catch her just before she lands on her! He whips Etsuko around, sending her headfirst into the cage wall! Akihiko tries to cut him off, only for him to nail her in the midsection with a boot! He gets her up in a Powerbomb position, taking her down just as Sin comes in with a Jumping Neckbreaker! Cardenas with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Akihiko! Cardenas and Sin don’t let up on the double team however, hoisting Akihiko up and swinging her around before throwing her at Etsuko, squashing them both against the cage wall! With the two of them feeling they’ve done all they’ve wanted, they request to be let out through the door! Sin steps out first, but before Cardenas can do the same, Etsuko comes back, biting him on the leg and causing him to change course! Etsuko quickly rolls him up, only for him to immediately kick out! That isn’t all, however, as right off the kick out, Akihiko jumps off of Etsuko’s back, nailing Cardenas with a Dropkick! Sin comes back now, with Akihiko boosting her up and dropping her into a Knee Lift from Etsuko! Sin goes down, with Etsuko going for the cover!
ONE…!
TWO…!
NO! Pin broken up by Cardenas, who grabs Etsuko up out of the pin and gets her position for a Deadlift German Suplex! But before he can complete the move, Akihiko rushes in, nailing him with a Roundhouse Kick to the back of the head that causes him to drop Etsuko right back into Sin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Shoulder up by Sin! Etsuko pulls her up, wringing her arm and lining her up for a Superkick by Akihiko! But Cardenas comes back into play, pulling Sin over and putting Etsuko in the way of the Superkick! Etsuko goes down, with Akihiko trying to correct herself by going for a Superkick to Sin again! But Sin catches it, with Cardenas nailing an off-balance Akihiko with a huge Lariat! Sin rushes up to Cardenas now, getting in a Wheelbarrow position before Cardenas drops her right onto Akihiko! Sin with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
NO! Etsuko breaks it up, grabbing hold of Sin’s fingers and bending them as the two rise to their feet! Sin is in agony, but before Etsuko can do anything further, Cardenas comes in to cut things off! But Etsuko uses her other hand to grab hold of Cardenas’ fingers as well, before going for a finger snap on both of them! She goes for a Kick to Sin to capitalize, but she ducks it, with Cardenas catching her with a Headbutt! The two pry a trash can off the side of the cage wall, before jamming onto Etsuko’s head! The two then grab a pair of baseball bats off the wall, before proceeding to batter Etsuko while in the trash can! Akihiko comes back now, nailing Sin with a Dropkick that sends her to the side! Cardenas looks to aim his baseball bat at Akihiko now, but she’s able to fight back, holding off the weapon as long as she could before eventually being nailed in the stomach with it!
Cardenas looks for another swing with the bat, with Akihiko ducking underneath it! She meets up with Etsuko, who jumps up just in time for Akihiko to push her with the trash can into Cardenas! Akihiko gets the trash can off of Etsuko, with the two of them keeping Cardenas down with a Double Superkick! Akihiko now goes to the top rope, with two of them looking for SBYA Yes We Did! But just as Akihiko leaps from the top, Sin comes back, grabbing her ankle and stalling her momentum! Akihiko crashes and burns on the mat, with Sin pulling Etsuko’s hair and ramming her head into the side of the cage! Akihiko tries to get up, but Cardenas is right on top of her, getting her in position as Sin comes off the ropes! The two take Akihiko down with Abdicación del Trono! Cardenas with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winners of this match…El Proyecto! De Recuperación!
Amber Westgate: These two teams went to hell and back with one another in this match! But in the end, El Proyecto were just that little bit craftier!
Adam LaRue: You can say a lot about them, but you have to give it to them! They stole one out from under SBYA tonight, literally!
Sin and Cardenas stand tall as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (ABDICACIÓN DEL TRONO)
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Amber Westgate: Well as we reach the end of the Puerto Rico leg of our tour, we just wanna give a thank you to the fans who have given us a massive reception! The Island of Enchantment has given us so much over these past few weeks! But we’re not done yet as we close things out in San Juan for Invasion: Puerto Rico!
Adam LaRue: And what a line up it is! These three have been at each other’s throats for months now and it all comes to a head here! Who will establish themselves as the best of the best as Kitsu, Róisín, and Valentina Skye square off in Triple Threat action!
Amber Westgate: One year ago, Yumi Akiyama came to Zion to win the Queen of Strong Style Championship! One year later, it could all come to an end! It’s title vs career, as Yumi Akiyama squares off one final time with Yukiko Kusanagi!
Adam LaRue: We saw the competitors state their cases for victory tonight! At Invasion, one of them will walk away with the opportunity of a lifetime! The Chance Briefcase will be on the line in a ladder match!
Amber Westgate: This has definitely been one of the hottest feuds of the summer, and it comes to an end in grand fashion! Charlie St. Haven and Diamond Steele go head-to-head in a Last Woman Standing Match!
Adam LaRue: Sisters and partners turned rivals will collide for one final time! Kaya Parker and Lilith Parker end this one and for all in Three Stages of Hell!
Amber Westgate: The gauntlet was thrown down earlier tonight and it seems to have been picked up! At Invasion, The Carlton Crew face off with The Suicide Squad for the World Tag Team Championships in an “I Quit” Match!
Adam LaRue: A year and a half of friendship ended in an instant, and what has become one of the most personal rivalries of this year! How will it all come to an end as ISIS takes on her former Angel of Destruction! Maki Megumi and ISIS go at it at Invasion!
Amber Westgate: And in the Night One Main Event, these two have risen the ranks of the blue brand at the same time, and now they finally clash at the very top with gold on the line! Gianna Rojas challenges Kaitlin Williams for the World Heavyweight Championship at Invasion!
「はなまるぴっぴはよいこだけ」by 石川綾子 (Ayako Ishikawa) hits the arena and Maki Megumi immediately make her way out from the backstage and the crowd giving a positive reaction to Maki Megumi as Maki smile widened on her face before she heading to the ramp and giving a high five to her fans before Maki slides to the ring before she taking the microphone from the timekeeper and get back to the middle of the ring with the microphone in her hand as her theme slowly fading away and before Maki starting to say something.
Maki Megumi: This will be my last speech before my match with ISIS in Puerto Rico. I want to say that it is a very important match for me because it will be the greatest revenge. I know that I have failed in the past because as you know, Genesis Of Destruction is a group that likes to cheat. And of course, everyone was helped to defeat me. But it is not something that I am upset about. It is something that I know how GoD works. And of course, it is not different from before. It is something that I can guess. But because I am alone, I am the one who lost to such a dirty plan. But in Puerto Rico, I want something different. Of course, I want to face ISIS for real. No one will come to help me. But it is just a request from me. I do not know if I will get what I want. But anyway, for this match, I am very prepared to fight ISIS in Puerto Rico because I will end this whole story. And I will move forward on the path that I will not have ISIS stopping me anymore. I have sacrificed enough for someone. It is time for me to be myself and eliminate this arrogant false god. It is time for me to show that I can defeat a false god like ISIS without anyone helping me. I will win this match by myself for sure.
The lights immediately go out. Everyone in the arena naturally assumes when the lights return, ISIS will likely be standing in the ring or expect ISIS to have laid out Maki, instead, the tron above the stage comes to life. ISIS can be seen, not backstage, not in a press box. She is standing on the beach during the day, clear this video was pre recorded, not live. The lights return. Maki has her eyes glued to the tron.
ISIS: I can predict what everyone is going to say. Weren’t you supposed to meet Maki face-to-face? I never once said I would be there tonight, did I? Thought so.
ISIS places her hands in her jean pockets.
ISIS: Anyway. I’ll admit. At Destiny III, I was pissed off that Maki cost me the World Heavyweight Championship. There was a burning desire within me to seek revenge. I wanted to make Maki wish she had never been born. The repeated kicks to the head? Heh. Not fun.
I came to a realization after Victory Series, all this anger. All the back and forth between the two of us. Borderline meaningless. I had fallen prey to weakness. Genesis of Destruction, I wasn’t meant to grow close to any of you. You were supposed to be my agents of destruction. This was supposed to be business. Nothing more. I broke my own rule allowing myself to actually care about you. Could I have been a better leader? Yes. I am who I am. I’m wired differently. That’s why I am still the most dominant force this company has ever seen. If I didn’t tell you I loved you enough or hugged you enough, or patted you on the back enough. It is what it is.
ISIS shrugs her shoulders.
ISIS: Invasion: Puerto Rico, win or lose, our business is done. I’ll forget you exist. Simple. See you October 5th.
ISIS waves. And just like that the feed cuts out on the tron.
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