Zion Wrestling Presents: Invasion Puerto Rico Night ONE!!

[Kai Morgan]

Before we even head to ringside for the show, we head backstage--specifically to the parking garage, to find the reigning World Champion, Kaitlin Williams, flanked by a couple of security guards; despite her recent...misgivings about the tour and the way things have gone, there’s a certain confidence that’s returned to her smirk as she makes her way into the arena, title slung over her shoulder and dressed to the nines in, notably, the same suit she was wearing a few weeks ago. The fans erupt in boos the moment the World Champion appears on camera, but Kaitlin either doesn’t know that, or doesn’t care; the confident smirk remains on her face, even as grim determination fills her eyes. She makes a bee-line through the garage, toward the arena, interrupted by the sudden appearance of one of Fusion’s intrepid reporters, Devyn Mitchell.

Devyn Mitchell: “Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we end our Puerto Rican tour with night one of Invasion, a massive show from top to bottom, capped off with a defense of the Zion World Championship between Victory Series winner Gianna Rojas, and my guest at this time, the reigning World Champion herself, Kaitlin Williams!”

Kaitlin...doesn’t seem particularly amused by the appearance of the redhead, and greets this attempted interview with a massive dose of side-eye, not even bothering to stop her pace; instead, she forces Devyn to keep up with her if she wants to get answers to any questions. And while our dear reporter struggles for a moment, she does manage to keep pace with the Crown Jewel--mostly, at any rate.

Devyn Mitchell: “And Kaitlin, I just wanted to get your thoughts on tonight’s match, you’ve been...unusually reserved for most of this tour, but tonight...”

Before Devyn can continue, Kaitlin snaps her head in her direction, giving her a glare...but not actually saying anything. The corner of her mouth twists into a sneer as her pace starts to slow down; she doesn’t stop, but it’s enough that Devyn’s not having to try to powerwalk while interviewing her at least.

Devyn Mitchell: “O...kay, um. I guess we’ll put a pin in that; you and Gianna obviously have a history here in Zion, and it’s not exactly amicable--you both have wins over the other in the past, but neither of them have been particularly decisive, do you see tonight as putting an end to...whatever all this is?”

Kaitlin’s sneer...doesn’t go away; if anything, it twists even further, into a full-on scowl, as she’s reminded of the loss a couple weeks ago. Once again, she just shakes her head dismissively, turning her focus back to just...getting into the arena, seemingly not worried about any more of these questions.

Devyn Mitchell: “Alright...well, what about the Chance Briefcase match happening before your match tonight? If you retain the title against Gianna, is there any concern that the winner of that might pick tonight to cash in after that match?”

Kaitlin finally reaches the door into the arena, grabbing the handle...before finally stopping, and pivoting to stare Devyn in the eyes; she doesn’t look any more interested in this interview, but finally, the Aussie speaks up on any of the Briton’s questions.

Kaitlin Williams: “You are just...desperate for a comment, huh? Fine, here you go: tonight, I send this entire goddamn island home crying. Every single person in this arena, every single person on this island watching this show, they’re all pulling for Rojas to the point of fucking assaulting me to show it...and I’m going to send them all home in tears. I’m not just going to beat her tonight, I’m going to put an end to her Fusion career and send her packing off to whatever brand will take her by the time I’m done. As for the Chance Briefcase, a word of advice to whoever wins that: pick someone else. Go after Slayton, go after Carabajal, go after anyone but me if you don’t want to be sent home in fucking traction.

Kaitlin Williams: “Tonight is not the night to risk your well-being, coming for me.”

Kaitlin pulls the door open, more aggressively than she probably needs to, not bothering with her usual sign-off or catchphrase, just...cutting into the arena, slamming the door behind her, leaving Devyn blinking in shock at how terse the Crown Jewel is. After a moment, she manages to recover herself and glances over to the camera with an...anxious kind of smile, before we finally cut to ringside.

And now, Zion Wrestling Presents…Invasion: Puerto Rico!



We cut to the inside of Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, in a sweeping drone shot that shows the sea of screaming fans filling the stands. The drone then stops itself just short of the stage which begins to become showered with pyro from all angles of the giant screens covering it! We then cut over to the announce table, where we see Matt Mears and Ben Petrie there to start the night!

Matt Mears: After a long wait, we are here! All of Zion Wrestling’s finest under one roof to invade the Island of Enchantment! Welcome…to Invasion: Puerto Rico! I’m Matt Mears, joined by Ben Petrie here to represent Wednesday Night Wasteland for our first contest of the evening!

Ben Petrie: If you’re unfamiliar with the pink brand, then you know it’s chock full of show-stealers and bar-setters. Unfortunately, the competitors in our first match are neither, but that still shouldn’t stop the B.O. ridden Zion fans from keeping their eyes glued to the screen for every second! So don’t go anywhere, because we’re getting this party started!

[Kai Morgan]

Crybaby: The following contest…is for the Wasteland Championship!

A pulsing beat of light flickers the stage and the fans in hues of pink. It flashes, before the howling starting notes of "Strawberry Shake" by POP LEVI reverberate through the PA system.

AWOOOOOOOOOOOO!

The beat increases, as "Strawberry Shake" gets into its energetic beat. Razzles Mars excitedly rushes out past the velvet lined curtains, a lollipop's stick seen prodding from between her lips. She bounces on the stage, hands clapping in time with the beat, hyping up the crowd.

Crybaby: On her way to the ring, the challenger, hailing from The Candy Kingdom, weighing in at...

Crybaby pauses, some visible confusion on his face leading to Razzles, who is half-way down the ramp watching with wide eyes, nodding and encouraging Crybaby.

Razzles Mars: You got this, mate! Out with it! You can do it!

Crybaby: 13,607.771 sugar packets... this is Raaaaaazzzzzzzles Maaaaarrsss!

Razzles Mars: YOU DID IT!

She calls out excitedly from outside of the ring, undoing the attachments of her entrance jacket and skirt. She collects a few high fives from the fans in attendance, before excitedly climbing the stairs. Taking a moment to pose for pictures before bending into the ring through the ropes, rebounding herself off the bottom rope to catapult herself into the center of the ring with a very flouncy twirl. Striking a pose with her arms voguing, her chin placed on her bridged fingers before "Strawberry Shake" began to fade in the distance.

Crybaby: And her opponent, hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin… standing at five feet, three inches and one hundred eight pounds… she is your Wasteland Champion… MELODY SLAYTON

The lights in the arena dim as the first beats of "Whatever It Takes" by Hollywood Undead start ringing out across the sound system.

I do whatever it takes to make it
Break through anything I'm face to face with
It's true, you gon' make me lose my patience
'Cause victory is mine and I'mma take it

Melody Slayton steps out from behind the curtain, a cocky smirk on her face as the crowd begins to boo. She points out toward the crowd, then drops to one knee and poses, bringing her hands together to make a heart - before making a retching noise and standing up, making rude motions to the crowd.

So put your hands up high
Now wave them side to side
Now when I pull out the nine
You better wave bye bye

Melody then makes her way down toward the ring, mocking any young fans who put their hands out and laughing.

So take a page from my book
Roll it up and get cooked
Watch these ladies get hooked
While all these haters get shook
Melody reaches ringside and climbs up the nearest set of stairs. She steps onto the ring apron, leans forward, and stretches her arms outward, basking in the negative reaction from the fans in attendance.

We gonna rise up to the top
We've been through it all
Been to fucking hell and back
Our backs against the wall
Got the dove and grenade flag on display
And every fucking critic's gonna listen when we say

As the song winds down, Melody slips into the ring through the middle ropes. She makes her way to the nearest corner and leans against the turnbuckles, idly awaiting the start of the match.
Melody hands her precious belt over to the referee, who brings it to Razzles to inspect. The Candy Queen’s eyes gleam at the prize, nodding happily. The referee then holds the belt up to the audience, who cheer. As he turns to hand the belt off to the ring attendants, Melody runs across the ring and delivers a leaping knee right into Razzles’ chest. Razzles flies backwards and hits the turnbuckles. Melody grabs the Sweetheart by her tresses and yanks her to the center of the ring, throwing Mars to the mat.

The referee turns and, seeing the attack, motions to the bell. Might as well, the match has already started.

Melody stomps Razzles in the back of the head, seemingly gleeful as she tries to crack open the woman’s head like a peanut. Razzles manages to grab the leg supporting Melody, then sends a few wild punches into her calf. When this doesn’t get Melody to stop, she grabs hold of the calf and twists it. Melody cries out and backs off, letting Razzles roll up to her feet.

Razzles rushes at Melody, sending a few forearms into her chest. Melody finds herself backed up to the ropes. The official steps forward and warns Razzles about the ropes. Razzles steps backwards, but Melody jolts forward and throws a punch at her face. Razzles catches the fist and pulls Melody into a wristlock.

Razzles twists the trapped hand and begins manipulating her fingers. The champion yelps in pain, trying desperately to pull away. Instead, Mars manages to twist an arm behind her and, suddenly, reaches in front of Melody and drives an elbow in her chest. Melody flails backwards, thrown to the canvas. Melody pushes up just in time to receive a shining wizard. The kick slams against her had and she goes back down. Razzles immediately covers her for a pin.

ONE…!

TWO…!

T–

A shoulder shoots up. Razzles seems unphased as she pulls Melody up, but the Renegade peppers her with midsection punches. Melody finally manages to hit the woman hard enough that Mars is forced to release her. Slayton rights herself and beings pelting punch after punch into Mars, finally grabbing the woman’s arm and yanking her into a ripcord lariat. Mars falls flat on her back but tries to kip up – only she does so right into a chest kick.

The Renegade kicks Razzles over and pulls her up and backwards into a kneeling dragon sleeper. Melody does her best to bend the woman all the ways backwards, almost into a perfect “c” shape. The referee drops to check for submission but Mars refuses.

Razzles' free hand clenches into a fist, and she punches Melody straight in the nose. Melody screams out in agony just as another hit collides with her eye. She finally releases the hold, pulling away and swearing.

Razzles stumbles up and runs at Melody. Slayton ducks her arm, pushing Mars by the back to the ropes. Razzles hits the cable and rebounds. Melody leaps at her for a hurricanrana, but Razzles leaps forward in a roll and passes right under Melody. Melody lands on the second cable, flipping backwards and landing on her feet. Razzles continues to the opposite ropes, rebounding and running at Melody. Melody catches her with an arm drag, but again Razzles lands on her feet. Razzles sends a spinning heel kick at Melody’s head, but Slayton does a backwards handspring to avoid the attack. Razzles leaps onto Melody with a jumping headscissors, sending Slayton to the canvas. Melody hits it, grunts, but pops up…
And punches Razzles in the back of the skull.

Razzles stumbles forward and Melody runs at her, grabbing her by the back. Sliding a leg between Razzles’, she throws the woman face-down on the mat. Following it with an elbow drop to the middle of the back, Melody immediately rolls the woman onto her back for a pin.

ONE…

TWO…

THRE–

Razzles bucks free.

Melody can’t believe her eyes, glaring at the referee and screaming, “THREE!” The official assures her he counted correctly.

Slayton looks back at Mars as she rolls onto her stomach and starts to push herself up. Melody grabs her by the hair and starts slamming Razzles’ face into the mat over and over, finally grinding her face into the canvas and screaming out in rage.
Razzles grabs Melody by the wrists and throws her head up into the attacker’s lower jaw. Melody grabs her mouth and pulls away, but Razzles leaps up to her feet and lays into the woman as hard as she can.

The two women trade punch after punch, each growing more woozy from the other’s blast. Melody throws a loose left at Razzles but the Candy Crush catches her hand and uses the arm to whip her to the ropes. Melody hits the cables, rebounds, and jumps at Razzles. Mars is shaken by Slayton’s signature, Coldfire Strike. Razzles splays out immediately. Melody looks down at the stirring combatant, then turns to the corner. She slowly scales the turnbuckles as Razzles pushes up to her feet.

Melody leaps off the turnbuckles, landing on the back of Razzles’ head. She sends the Sweetheart over in her finisher, Misery Business. Razzles slams flat on the back and Melody pulls her leg up for a pin.

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!

Crybaby: Your winner by pinfall and still Wasteland Champion… MELODY SLAYTON!

Melody slams Razzles’ leg back to the mat before rising off her. Yanking her belt from the referee, she demands the official “roll this trash” out of the ring. He doesn’t reply, only bending to Razzles’ side to check on her. Melody stares in disgust, then turns back to the booing fans. She raises her belt overhead, smirking as she parades around the ring. The referee helps Razzles leave the ring while Melody takes her victory lap.

WINNER: MELODY SLAYTON (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL (MISERY BUSINESS)

[Kai Morgan]

The scene starts with Valentina Skye sitting down on a chair. She’s wearing black ring attire with blood stained like colors on the gear as well. You can tell she’s not happy

Valentina Skye: Roisin and Kitsu…..

She doesn’t even bat an eye

Valentina Skye: I’m at a point where I’m getting fucking sick and tired of you both! For months, you’ve come after me and didn’t get as far in putting me down, yet, I’m stuck in the middle of you both to the point where I feel like I’m being dragged down!

She rolls her eyes

Valentina Skye: This all started because the both of you felt threatened that I was working my way to the top. The both of you didn’t like the fact that I was going places while both of your careers are falling into a deeper hole!

She stands up and kicks the chair

Valentina Skye: I SHOULD BE THE ONE CHALLENGING FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!

She becomes pissed by the second

Valentina Skye: you know what? I’m not going to waste anymore time! Tonight, this bullshit of a story with me dealing with you both…. ENDS!

Valentina Skye leaves for her match.

[Kai Morgan]

Darrion Hughes: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is a triple threat scheduled for one fall!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

Destiny by Eleine kicks in as the fans are booing. A Gold shining light comes in the middle as we see Valentina Skye, dressed in a crown and a cape, signally royalty. Valentina walks to the ring and calls the people "peasants" as she walks by.

Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…hailing from Los Angeles, California and weighing in at 128 pounds…

Valentina gets on the apron and tells the referee to open the ring rope. She gets in, stands in the middle and says, Bend The Knee!

Darrion Hughes: She is…Valentina Skye!!

As the beginning sounds of “Raise Hell” by Dorothy begins to strum up and the fans immediately release their heated energy. The lights go down and orange and green flickering lights spark up the scene. With the intensity of the fans growing by the minute, a cloud of white fog rolls across the entrance stage. Through the thickness of the smoke, a figure of a confident strong woman appears on the ramp, the cameras zooming in on the accents of her jacket all the way up to her face. With her striking red hair a dead giveaway to who it was, the roaring sounds of shouting revealed it to be Róisín. Róisín shouted over the music at the audience in attendance, getting them even more wound up for this evening. As the cameras zoom in on her face, Róisín mouths cocky sentiments to the cameras about how this is her night. With them zooming out to fully reveal her stance, Róisín stands tall at the center of the ramp holding her arms up in the air showing off her muscles.

Darrion Hughes: Introducing second…hailing from Galway, Ireland and weighing in at 135 pounds…

As the cameras back up and Róisín continues to flex, she tauntingly winds up her arm to punch as close to the camera lens as close to the frame as she can. The cameras showcase the effect from the “punch” before she begins to walk down the ramp. Eyeing the fans one by one, Róisín shakes her head at the attempts to reach her. She laughs off the trying all while reminding them how lucky they are to be in the presence of a second generation superstar. Step by step down the ramp, she keeps her eyes focused on the stage in front of her. The cameras never keep away from Róisín, stalking her movements as she gracefully and elegantly walks up the steel ring steps and dusts her boots on the apron. Sticking her chin up high, Róisín raises her right leg entering under the middle ropes before walking over to the turnbuckles. Climbing up, Róisín raises her arms up high above her head screaming out how it’s time as the music continues on. Jeers rain down on the red headed vixen as she closes her eyes, soaking in the beautiful sounds that make her smile wide. A few moments go by before she jumps down, backing up into her corner as she lowers herself to the gorilla position awaiting her prey for the night.

Darrion Hughes: She is…Róisín!!

“Metali” by Babymetal began playing as Kitsu came out from the back. There were no games from her, just pure determination. She made a beeline for the ring and slid into it, staring down her two opponents as she did.

Darrion Hughes: And their opponent…hailing from Parts Unknown, Michigan by way of Tokyo, Japan and weighing in at 128 pounds. She is The Queen Slayer…Kitsu!!

The referee began doing what was needed before signaling for the bell to ring to get the match underway.



Once the bell sounded, the crowd buzzed in anticipation of what was going to be an intense match that was set to follow-up the exciting opener. Kitsu, Roisin, and Valentina Skye circled each other, their eyes locking in fierce determination, all aware of the complexities of a triple threat—no alliances, only momentary conveniences. The three women knew that only one would leave victorious, and each one of them had their eyes set on that prize.

Amber Westgate: These three women are all highly talented in their own way, and none of them will go down without one Hell of a fight.

Adam LaRue: It’ll be interesting to see how these women follow up in this match after the crazy Wasteland Championship match that we had to open Night 1 of Invasion.

Kitsu moved first, springing forward at Valentina with lightning speed, attempting a Corkscrew Dropkick to take her down early. Valentina, having anticipated the attack, dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the blow, and followed up with a sharp slap across Kitsu’s face. The sound reverberated through the arena, a quick reminder of Valentina’s disdain for both of her opponents. Kitsu staggered back, her cheek red from the hit.

Crowd: Let’s go, Kitsu! Let’s go, Kitsu! Let’s go, Kitsu!

Roisin saw an opening and charged in with her own vicious offense. She caught Valentina off guard with a Burning Lariat, leveling her to the mat. With Valentina momentarily grounded, Roisin whipped around to face Kitsu, grabbing her by the wrist and twisting it sharply in an Arm Twist, following up with a brutal Single Leg Takedown, dropping Kitsu to the canvas. Roisin was on fire early, dominating both competitors in the first few minutes of the match.

Amber Westgate: And Roisin is gaining some much needed momentum here!

Adam LaRue: The question is…will she be able to maintain said momentum?

Kitsu, however, wasn’t about to be outdone. Rolling out of the takedown, she flipped herself backward with catlike agility and planted Roisin with a Hurricanrana, sending her stumbling toward the corner. Without missing a beat, Kitsu leapt to the ropes, setting up for her signature Crescent Moon Dropkick. She backflipped off the top rope and hit Roisin with both feet, sending her crashing down hard.

Crowd: Kick her ass! Kick her ass! Kick her ass!

Valentina, having recovered, wasted no time exploiting the chaos. She sprinted toward the dazed Kitsu, grabbing a fistful of her hair and yanking her down violently to the mat with a Hair Pull. Kitsu let out a yelp of pain as Valentina dragged her back to her feet, then drove her skull into the canvas with a vicious DDT, planting her firmly. The impact left Kitsu groaning in pain on the mat, momentarily incapacitated.

Amber Westgate: And Kitsu is down! That was some DDT from Valentina!

Adam LaRue: Some DDT? That left Kitsu seeing stars!

Valentina turned her attention back to Roisin, who was already back on her feet. Roisin rushed her with a Northern Lariat, but Valentina was ready, ducking under the strike. Valentina spun around and, with quick precision, nailed Roisin with her signature LA Lights. The move dropped Roisin hard, and Valentina immediately attempted a pin, and the referee slid to the mat.

ONE…!

TWO…!

T—!

No! Roisin kicked out! Frustrated but determined, Valentina climbed to the top rope, ready to end it early with a Moonsault on the downed Roisin. Just as she launched herself into the air, Kitsu sprang back to life. Like a blur, she jumped to the adjacent ropes and hit Valentina mid-air with a devastating Springboard Plancha, sending both women crashing to the mat. The crowd roared in approval as all three competitors were now down.

Crowd: This is awesome! This is awesome! This is awesome!

Kitsu’s recovery was swift. She kipped up with ease and saw Roisin still struggling on the ground. Sensing an opportunity, she stalked her, her body moving with eerie, unhinged precision. Kitsu quickly flipped Roisin onto her stomach. The crowd knew what was coming—Kitsu cinched in her brutal Soul Snatcher, grapevining Roisin’s body with her legs while applying a torturous high half-Nelson choke. Roisin flailed, gasping for air as Kitsu tightened the hold, wrenching her neck backward.

Amber Westgate: Kitsu with a comeback against Roisin! That’s one Hell of a submission she has locked in!

Adam LaRue: And Valentina is nowhere to see…could this be the end?

Roisin fought hard, and just when it seemed she might tap, Valentina, showing her resilience, broke up the submission by smashing Kitsu with a hard kick to the head. Kitsu released Roisin, her grip loosening as she rolled away, disoriented from the strike. Valentina wasn’t done. She dragged Kitsu to the center of the ring and locked her in a Camel Clutch, wrenching Kitsu’s back as she pulled upward with vicious intent. Kitsu screamed in pain, her body arched unnaturally. Roisin, however, had recovered, and she broke up the submission with a low, stiff forearm strike to Valentina's head, forcing her to release Kitsu.

Crowd: You both suck! You both suck! You both suck!

As Kitsu rolled out of the ring to recover, Roisin and Valentina were left alone. The two locked up in the center, Valentina attempting a quick Suplex, but Roisin countered, reversing the attempt into a sharp Dragon Screw Arm Whip. Valentina winced in pain as her arm snapped backward, and Roisin followed up with a Bridging Chancery, targeting Valentina’s neck. Valentina was in trouble, but she fought her way out of the hold, using her free arm to rake Roisin’s eyes in desperation.

Amber Westgate: Ooooh! And an eye rake from Valentina to try and stay alive in this match!

Adam LaRue: Oh please! She was just trying to save her own skin, and she just barely managed to!

Blinded, Roisin stumbled backward, giving Valentina a chance to hit her with her other signature, the Suns Out, and she slammed Roisin hard into the canvas. The pace quickened as Kitsu, riding the momentum, sent Valentina crashing into the corner with a Yaseino Victory, following up with a Snap Roundhouse Kick that left Valentina’s eyes glazed over. Kitsu climbed to the top rope, eyeing her prey. She leapt off with the Freak Flag Flying, crashing down onto Valentina's chest.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THRE—!!

Roisin, with a burst of adrenaline, yanked Kitsu off the pin at the last possible second! All three women were visibly exhausted, their bodies bruised and battered. Roisin, breathing heavily, grabbed Kitsu and whipped her into the ropes, looking to finish things once and for all. Kitsu came rebounding off the ropes and ducked Roisin’s attempted Lariat. She spun around and unleashed her SEIYA!, connecting with Roisin’s jaw with a sickening thud. Roisin crumpled to the mat, dazed.

Crowd: Hit her again! Hit her again! Hit her again!

Kitsu turned her focus back to Valentina, who was struggling to stand. Kitsu went for the kill, attempting her Jaws of Defeat, but Valentina, despite her fatigue, ducked under Kitsu’s outstretched arm. Seizing her chance, Valentina wrapped her arms around Kitsu’s neck from behind, locking in her finisher, the Trinity Of Ava. Kitsu gasped for air, flailing wildly as Valentina tightened her grip. The crowd was on their feet, sensing the end was near.

Amber Westgate: Valentina is looking to end this with that rear naked chokehold viciously locked in!

Adam LaRue: I’m not so sure on how the crowd feels about this one!

But Roisin wasn’t done. Using the ropes to pull herself up, she staggered toward the two, and with an explosive burst of energy, she lifted Valentina into a Backpack Stunner—the Róis-Falling. The crowd erupted as Valentina’s body snapped backward violently. She hit the mat hard, knocked out cold from the impact. With Valentina out, Roisin wasted no time covering her.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THREE…!!



Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Róisín!!

Kitsu, still catching her breath outside the ring, looked on in disbelief as Roisin’s hand was raised in victory.

WINNER: RÓISÍN
RESULT: PINFALL (RÓIS-FALLING)

[Kai Morgan]

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[Kai Morgan]

Crybaby: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is tag team action that’s schedule for one fall!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

Smoke emerges from the entrance position, along with a gust of lotus petals dancing in the air, as "Bad Girls" would play. Hayumi has her parasol out, flashing a design to the crowd, and then withdrawing it to reveal Hebi no Rengo standing together.

Crybaby: Introducing first…at a combined weight of 247 pounds, accompanied by Hayumi Yamamoto…

Hayumi placed her parasol over her shoulder, while Lien and Akira flanked her with violent looks on their faces, as they march to the ring with focus. They enter the ring, and strike a brief pose together, before readying to fight.

Crybaby: Liên Kamiya and Akira Fujimoto…they are Hebi no Rengo!!!

I am the new way to go.
I am the way of the future.

I am the new way to go.

I am the way of the future.

Crybaby: And their opponents…weighing in at a combined weight of 345 pounds…

"After The Flesh" by My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult builds over the speakers. As the guitar kicks in, the arena darkens with flashing strobe lights all around, giving the entire area the vibe of a thrash concert. Cameras switch between the arena to backstage at two different points in the building. On one, the camera follows Marcus Uriah Dunne as he storms briskly through the halls, coming to one door. On another, the camera finds Yennefer Filth bopping to the music, lightly headbanging as she comes to stand at another door.

There's a lot of innocent people...
Being crucified

Crybaby: They are Marcus Uriah Dunne and Yennefer Filth…MUD & Filth!!

Both doors burst open, bringing Marcus and Yennefer out into the upper stands on the same side of the arena and the fans around them pop as the team of MUD & Filth looks around at the rowdy environment with approval. The two partners look to the side, spotting each other at their doors and nod before collectively storming down the steps towards the ring. MUD & Filth hop over the barricade to ringside. Filth climbs up to the top turnbuckle and starts headbanging with her hair along with the thrashing guitar riff while MUD makes his usual half lap around the ring, talking trash into the camera before climbing up onto the apron and stepping into the ring. The two meet in the canter of the ring and fist bump before moving to their corner as their music fades.

Just before the bell rang, Marcus Uriah Dunne and Yennefer Filth—MUD & Filth, as they were known—stood in their corner with grins on their faces. Like clockwork, they each threw out a hand for an impromptu game of rock, paper, scissors. Marcus chose scissors, Yennefer chose rock, and with a sly grin, Yennefer clapped her hand down on his. Across the ring, Hebi no Rengo—Liên Kamiya and Akira Fujimoto—stood confidently in their corner. Akira adjusted her wrist tape while Liên stretched her legs, both ready for a fight. Yennefer and Liên locked eyes, knowing they'd be the ones to kick off the battle.



Yennefer wasted no time. She lunged forward and threw a vicious Closed Fist Punch that Liên barely dodged, causing her to stumble backward. The crowd buzzed as Liên responded with a series of sharp Kick Combinations, each landing with a resounding slap against Yennefer’s midsection and legs. Yennefer grunted, absorbing the blows before snapping back with a surprise Snap DDT, driving Liên’s head into the mat with a sickening thud.

Matt Mears: What a snap DDT from Yennefer after the brutal opening assault!

Ben Petrie: Filth is never one to underestimate, and Liên just found that out the hard way.

Yennefer transitioned quickly into a Rear Naked Choke, locking her arms tightly around Liên's neck. Liên struggled, clawing at Yennefer's grip. She was in trouble early, but her ring awareness saved her; she managed to stretch out her leg, barely hooking the bottom rope with her foot to force the break. Yennefer sneered as the ref pulled her off. She gave Liên a mock bow, but that only fueled the fire in her opponent’s eyes.

Crowd: MUD & Filth! MUD & Filth! MUD & Filth!

Liên was quick to rise, and this time she came in faster. Yennefer went for a Running Big Boot, but Liên ducked under and countered with a spinning Dragon Whip that caught Yennefer on the side of the head. Yennefer hit the canvas, clutching her head in pain. Liên dragged her back up and threw her into the corner with a powerful Dragon Screw, then tagged in Akira Fujimoto.

Matt Mears: Liên made the smart choice by tagging in Akira here.

Ben Petrie: Hebi no Rengo has the advantage of teaming together longer. They know each other’s styles quite well.

Akira burst into the ring like a bullet, wasting no time as she delivered a crushing Hesitation Dropkick to Yennefer, whose back was still slumped in the corner. Yennefer crumpled to the mat, and Akira didn’t stop, pulling her up and delivering a brutal Sitout Suplex Slam in the center of the ring. Yennefer was clearly dazed, but she had the presence of mind to crawl toward her corner.

Crowd: Make the tag! Make the tag! Make the tag!

Akira tried to cut her off, but Marcus had already stretched out as far as he could. Yennefer made the tag, and Marcus flew into the ring with a burst of energy. He charged at Akira, hitting her with a sudden Lou Thesz Press and raining down Rabbit Punches to her head. The crowd erupted as Marcus pummeled Akira, his fists moving with wild intensity. He bounced off the ropes and delivered a vicious Sliding Forearm & Snap Elbow Drop to her chest. Akira gasped, clutching her ribs in pain as Marcus stayed on her, not giving her a second to breathe.

Matt Mears: Marcus not letting up on Akira once he got in the ring! That’s exactly how it should be!

Ben Petrie: He’s shown time and time again that he’s a force to be reckoned with once he gets going.

With Akira grounded, Marcus lifted her into a seated position and applied a tight Fujiwara Armbar. Akira winced, her face etched with pain as Marcus wrenched her arm back. Liên shouted words of encouragement from their corner, but Akira was in trouble. She used her legs to pivot, twisting her body just enough to wiggle out of the hold and scramble to her feet. But Marcus was relentless. He lifted Akira and slammed her down with a spine-rattling Spinebuster, rattling the ring. He stood over her, eyes cold as he dragged her toward the corner. He motioned to the top rope and climbed, throwing two middle fingers to the crowd before leaping off with Through the Mud.

Crowd: WHERE YOU GOIN’ CITY BOY?!

But Akira rolled out of the way at the last possible second! Marcus crashed hard, the wind knocked out of him as he gasped for air. Akira, desperate, dove toward her corner, tagging in Liên. Liên entered the ring, and Marcus barely had time to get to his feet before Liên came at him with a flying European Uppercut, snapping his head back. Marcus staggered, but Liên wasn't done. She grabbed him in a front facelock and executed a perfect Bridging Northern Lights Suplex. The ref slid into position.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

Marcus kicked out just after the two count! Undeterred, Liên pulled Marcus back to his feet and whipped him into the ropes. She followed him and delivered a devastating Roundhouse Kick to his temple, sending him crumbling into the corner. Liên tagged Akira back in, and Hebi no Rengo set up their devastating team offense. Liên hoisted Marcus onto her shoulders in an Electric Chair Drop position while Akira ascended to the top rope. With perfect timing, Akira leapt off and hit a diving Meteora from the top, driving her knees into Marcus’s chest while Liên dropped him from above. Marcus was laid out, gasping for air, and Akira went for the pin.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

TH—!!

Yennefer dove into the ring and broke up the pin with a sharp kick to Akira’s head. The match descended into chaos, with Yennefer stomping Akira while Marcus tried to crawl to the corner. Liên entered the ring illegally, charging at Yennefer, but Yennefer met her with a stiff Running Lariat that took her down. Yennefer turned and helped Marcus to his feet. With a nod, Marcus tagged her in, and she stepped back into the fray. Akira was groggily getting up, but Yennefer was already on her. She grabbed Akira by the wrist, yanking her into a Ripcord Knee, setting her up for her finisher, Cradle of Filth. Yennefer lifted Akira, but Liên came out of nowhere, saving her partner with a brutal Blue Mist spit right into Yennefer’s eyes

Matt Mears: Blue Mist from Liên! That could be a huge game changer right there!

Ben Petrie: Yennefer can’t see through that crap! She needs to get out of there!

Yennefer staggered, blinded by the mist. Akira quickly capitalized, hitting Yennefer with a fast Tornado DDT that planted her face-first into the canvas. But the damage had been done, and both Akira and Yennefer were down, struggling to regain their bearings. Marcus, recovered from the earlier double team, was back on the apron, yelling at Yennefer to tag him in. Liên dragged Akira back to their corner and tagged herself in, fresh and ready to pick the bones of MUD & Filth. Before Liên could get to Yennefer, Marcus received the hot tag. He came flying back into the ring, nailing Liên with a Basement Dropkick that sent her rolling across the mat. He followed up with a hard Discus Lariat that flipped Liên inside out. The crowd was on their feet as Marcus was a house of fire, taking the fight to Hebi no Rengo.

Crowd: Kick their asses! Kick their asses! Kick their asses!

Sensing victory, Marcus set Liên up for his finisher, Muddied Waters. He lifted her high, ready to slam her down and seal the win for MUD & Filth. But just as he was about to drop her, Hayumi Yakamoto jumped up onto the apron, screaming at the referee. The ref turned his attention to Hayumi, distracted by her outburst. Akira took advantage of the chaos. She slipped something into her hand—brass knuckles—and slipped behind Marcus. With a vicious grin, she clobbered Marcus in the back of the head with the knuckles, dropping him instantly. Marcus crumpled to the mat, out cold.

Matt Mears: Hayumi with the distraction! The referee has no idea what’s going on behind him!

Ben Petrie: Not this way! Hebi no Rengo can’t get it this way!

Akira tossed the knuckles out of the ring to Liên, who wasted no time. Yennefer had just made it back to her feet outside the ring, rubbing at her mist-covered eyes. Liên slipped through the ropes and blindsided her with the knuckles, knocking her out cold as well. Yennefer collapsed to the floor, unmoving. With Marcus laid out in the ring, Akira slid in for the cover as Hayumi simply smirked and hopped off of the ring apron, holding her hands up. The referee, none the wiser, turned and counted.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THREE…!!



Crybaby: Here are your winners….Hebi no Rengo!!!

Liên and Akira stand tall as we fade!

WINNER: HEBI NO RENGO
RESULT: PINFALL (SHENANIGANS)

[Kai Morgan]

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[Kai Morgan]

The lights go out for a few seconds before we hear the words:

"I Want It All.
I Want It All.
I Want It All.
And I Want It Now.

The guitar riffs begin to play as we get settled into Queen's " I Want It All". As the lights bear the stage begin to strobe and flickers a litte, Alex Andrews runs onto stage. The lights come back onto full power as Alex runs from one side of the stage to the other trying to pump the fans up. When she's satisfied with that, she starts making her way down the ramp.

Darrion Hughes: The following…is the Chance Briefcase Ladder Match!

Introducing first…from Nashville, Tennessee…weighing in at 146 lbs…Alex! Andrews!

Alex slaps hands with a few fans along the way down towards the ramp, she bounces to the music for a step or two before she climbs onto the apron and scales the turnbuckle from outside, she yells at the crowd, "Let's go!" before she drops into the ring. There she'll raise her arms to show off her "guns" before she bounces from toe to toe to get herself warmed up.



The sound of gunshots echoes through the arena as Evelin Delgado walks out, laser-focused on the ring. As the music kicks in, she grins and picks up the pace, giving a distracted wave to the fans as she rushes toward the apron.

Darrion Hughes: Next…from Cartagena, Colombia…weighing in at 155 lbs…Evelin! Delgado!

Se acabó el tiempo, llegué yo, hagan silencio
La única que no fantasmea
Y aunque siempre me dan pelea
Pelea, pelea, pelea, pelea, pelea
Yo siempre termino ganando, mmm
Ellos me la siguen mamando
Y ellos me la siguen mamando
Porque saben que estoy al mando

Evelin grabs the bottom rope and uses it to pull herself onto the apron, turning around and taking in the audience before ducking into the ring.

La jefa de toda la escuadra, sin miedo ni pena sigo empoderando
Lo mío е' por la mala
Si no hay acuerdo, hay bala

The Colombian wrestler climbs up the turnbuckle, standing tall and proud before pointing her finger like a gun toward her opponent with a grin. With the final shot, she settles into her corner and waits for the match to start.

“I Am The Very Best…”

“I Am The Absolute Best…”

“…and I am the Sexiest of them all!”



After those words are uttered, “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake starts to play. Aubrianna Powers steps out onto the stage, met with loud booing from the fans. She smirks smugly as she confidently strides towards the ring.

Darrion Hughes: Next…from Charlotte, North Carolina…weighing in at 115 lbs…Aubrianna! Powers!

Aubrianna steps up onto the ring apron and strikes a sexy sultry pose which draws a few cheers from the male contingent, despite the women who continue to boo. Aubrianna then steps through the ropes and approaches the center where she poses again. The music dies down and she waits patiently on her match to begin.



The opening synthesizers to "Sleeps Society" kick in as the lights dim down and the tron comes to life with an old, Victorian age back alleyway. A dark silhouette approaches the camera with slow footsteps echoing over the synths. The music swells as the shot switches to the figure's boots moving across the brick laden ground beneath. A flash of one gloved hand shoves a small blade clutched tightly and as the shot cuts back to in front of the figure, they take a backhand slash at the screen, splitting the frame like paper to reveal JACK "THE RIPPER" MORRISON just as we hear Lawrence Taylor scream out:

♫SLEEPS SOCIETY!!!!♫

The guitar drop kicks in and the stage lights up again, revealing Jack Morrison standing with his back to the crowd, arms stretched out, exposing the slash logo on his jacket. He drops his arms and turns, looking out over the audience with a cold, sociopathic gaze before the corner of his mouth lifts into a wicked smirk. He draws his thumb across his throat and adjusts the lapels of his coat before starting towards the ring.

Darrion Hughes: Next…from Southampton, England…weighing in at 222 lbs…Jack! “The Ripperrrrrr!” Morrison!

Jack Morrison stalks his way down the ramp at a leisurely pace but a sense of purpose in his step; in no hurry but not wasting any time in getting to ringside. He climbs up the steps and up the turnbuckle, throwing up the cut throat gesture again before watching the crowd with those dark eyes. He climbs down to the mat and moves to the far side of the ring where he paces back and forth, watching the stage for his opponent's arrival.



The tron lights up with her video as the opening drums to “Unsettling Differences” thump throughout the arena. As the guitar comes in, the camera focuses on the stage as the lights dim and a spotlight shines on the entryway.

As the lyrics hit, Octavia Black throws the curtain open and presents herself to the booing crowd, grinning from ear to ear like a Cheshire cat with her arms up. She twirls an arm and takes a bow before beginning a leisurely stroll to the ring, keeping pace with her music. As she does, she banters with the crowd, stopping to get right up to the barricade to the tallest fan in the front row, showcasing her fearlessness before sticking a hand up in their face and continuing on, around the apron. She walks in front of the camera as the chorus hits where she lip syncs along with the first two lines of the lyrics.

Darrion Hughes: Next…from New Orleans, Louisiana…weighing in at 110 lbs…Octavia! Black!

Octavia climbs up onto the apron, kneeling on one knee as she holds onto the middle rope, laughing at the hate from the crowd. She rises to her feet, wiping her boots off before stepping in under the middle rope. She crosses the ring, climbing up onto the bottom and middle ropes on the other side and leans over the top with that same wicked grin spread across her face. She gives a little wave before stepping down and backing up to her corner where she pulls her entrance gear off and hangs the garments on the ringpost behind her.



The opening notes would play as Daria came out with a green and white boxing robe, as she turned around which revealed her last name. She would then pose briefly, before turning around as she shadowboxed on the way to the ramp and raised both of her arms up.

Darrion Hughes: Next…from Rochester, New York…weighing in at 152 lbs…The Zenith of Zion…Daria! Dorsey!

Daria would slap the hands of fans on the way to the ring, as she enters under the bottom rope, before rolling in and readying to fight.



The lights go out. "Downfall" by TRUSTcompany plays. A bit into the song, the lights come back on. Instead of Zach instantly appearing in the ring as before, he shows up by the entrance, his back initially turned to the crowd. He swings around to receive how the fans are reacting to him. He walks down to the ring slowly as if he's smelling the roses.

Darrion Hughes: Next…representing The Void…from Laredo, Texas…weighing in at 190 lbs…Zachary! Porter!



The vocals of BEG! by Vana echoes through the arena as Yuka Suzuki makes her entrance. The metalcore accompanies the strobe lights on the stage as the Queen of Sexy Style seductively dances, nothing but a silhouette showing with the lights and strobes with a similar silhouette behind her, clapping her on. Eventually, the chorus hits and we get a look at Yuka Suzuki who has a sinister smirk on her face. Unmatched aura as she slowly paces down the entrance ramp, eyes on her opponent standing in the ring]. Yuka gets to ringside and feels the texture of the canvas before bowing her head.

Darrion Hughes: Next…from Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan…weighing in at 149 lbs…The Queen of Sexy Style…Yuka! Suzuki!

Yuka climbs up the steel steps and gets into the ring. Yuka then takes a look at the crowd in attendance, scoffing at them all and posing on the ropes. She climbs down and goes to her respective corner, starting to stretch and limber up, testing the ropes.



As the opening guitar chords of “45” by Shinedown begins to play throughout the arena, the lights dim and fog begins to spill out onto the stage. As the fog continues to rise, a hooded figure slowly makes their way out onto the stage, slowly… the music continues to play and as it reaches the chorus, the hood drops and we can see Kasey Kash… facepaint covering his face while the chorus echoes throughout the arena.

“And I’m staring down the barrel of a forty-five… (forty-five)
Swimming through the ashes of another life (another life)
No real reason to accept the way
Things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a forty-five”

At this point, Kasey is halfway down the ramp… his gaze never breaking from the ring itself… and his focus and goals are clear. He never looks at the fans, He begins to walk towards the ring steps, as the ring announcer makes their introduction!

Darrion Hughes: And finally…from Canberra, Australia…weighing in 225 lbs…The Last Outlaw…Kasey! Fucking! Kash!

Winter Mae: Here we are at possibly one of the most important matches that Zion Wrestling has to offer! The Chance Briefcase has helped elevate the careers of so many, and if you need further proof of how valuable this prize is, look inside the ring! Three former World Champions are out here to pursue this prize, including two who had secured their past glory with that briefcase!

Ben Petrie: If you need any further proof other than that, look at Mayhem and Fusion’s top champions heading into this weekend! Kara Carbajal and Kaitlin Williams! The Global Heavyweight and World Heavyweight Champions! Both of those women got their gold with the help of that Chance Briefcase! It truly has the power to change careers and it could do the same for one of these nine tonight!



At that moment, Kasey climbs into the ring and takes off the jacket, and we can see his entire body is painted in the same style of his facepaint, his regular attire is blacked out and he looks… determined… as he leans against the turnbuckles and waits for the bell to ring.

Reaching the steel ring steps, he walks up them. He takes a moment to soak the moment in. Stepping into the ring he walks to the center. He drops to his knees. Kissing the mat he looks up to the heavens. Walking to one of the corner turnbuckles he leans back. Removing his jacket he hands it to the ring announcer. The music dies down, he patiently waits for the match to start.

The bell rings, with the ring immediately devolving into a maelstrom of flying fist! Evelin Delgado nails Octavia Black with a shot to the gut, sending her crumbling through the ropes and out onto the floor! Meanwhile, Yuka Suzuki immediately goes after one of the big fish in Daria Dorsey, with the two trading strikes in the corner! Aubrianna Powers slides out of the ring, prompting Kasey Kash to go after her to begin a brawl! But the most obvious collision of all is reserved for Alex Andrews and Jack Morrison, who throw hands in the center of the ring! The only person left without a dance partner is Zachary Porter, who is well aware of his current situation! With this in mind, he slides out of the ring, grabbing a ladder and pushing it back inside as everyone is distracted with their brawling! He sets it up and begins to make the climb up top!

But as Porter begins to reach for the briefcase, he notices something…off! The sounds of pounding on flesh and on the mat begin to cease! Eventually he directs his focus away from the briefcase and down below him, where he sees all eight of his opponents standing around the ladder, looking straight up at him! Before he even has a chance to react, Kasey Kash and Jack Morrison both work to pull him down from the ladder, with the pair beginning to lay the strikes onto him! Soon, the rest of the match’s participants join in, with Alex Andrews grabbing Porter and throwing him over the top rope to send him out of the ring!

Upon getting rid of Porter, Aubrianna Powers is the next to try her luck, barely making it a couple rungs up before being pulled down by Kasey Kash, who asks her just where in the fuck she thinks she’s going! Powers responds in an unusually honest way, explaining that she’s going up the ladder to win! Kash seems to be accepting of this, allowing her to begin her climb! But just as she does, Kash nails her with a Roundhouse Kick, sending her head colliding with the ladder before she topples to the mat! This begins a whole new cacophony of violence, with Jack Morrison pushing Kash from behind and headfirst into the ladder! Kash staggers, before pushing Morrison back into the corner with a Shoulder Thrust! Kash has Morrison pinned against the turnbuckle, leaving an opening for Yuka Suzuki to leap over him and nail Morrison with a Forearm! She isn’t done, however, nailing Kash with a Swinging Neckbreaker!

Suzuki looks as though she’s about to kip up from the Neckbreaker, but just then Evelin Delgado comes down on her with a Frog Splash! She pulls Suzuki up, looking for another move! But just then, Octavia Black comes back, looking for a boot to Delgado’s midsection! Delgado catches this however, before pushing Suzuki’s head into Black’s foot to send her away! She then spins Black around, looking to catch her off guard with a strike! But Black blocks it, before taking Delgado down with a Spinning Back Elbow! Before Black can do anything else, Daria Dorsey comes out of the woodwork, grabbing Black from behind and positioning her for a German Suplex! Before she can get it done, however, Alex Andrews rushes in! She jumps to the second rope, before coming down and squashing them both with a Springboard Crossbody!

Kash, Morrison, Suzuki, Delgado, Dorsey, and Black are all at ringside trying to recover as Andrews grabs up a ladder to position! Before she can set it, however, Aubrianna Powers comes back, leaping into Andrews’ back and trying to throw her off! Andrews backs into the corner to squash Powers against the turnbuckles, resulting in Powers laying herself out onto the ladder! Andrews gets an idea now, lifting the ladder with Powers on it over her head before tossing it out of the ring at the other combatants! Everyone crumbles to the floor at ringside as Andrews slides out of the ring and retrieves the ladder to bring back in! She sets it up and begins to make the climb, but before she can reach for the briefcase, another ladder shoots up over the ropes and nails Andrews right on the back!

We pan over to see that the ladder is manned by a returning Zachary Porter, who now bridges the ladder he’s holding between the standing on in the ring and the second rope! He now climbs onto his bridge, coming up behind Andrews and nailing her in the back with Forearms until she begins to come down! He looks to seal the deal, wanting to drive her through the bridge with a German Suplex! But Andrews reverses, getting Porter off her back before dropping her with a Lariat that flattens him onto the bridge! He rolls off and to the mat as Andrews looks to continue her climb! But Porter comes back, pulling Andrews’ ankle and causing her to fall back first into the bridge! She rolls off and onto the mat now, with Porter now making the climb up! Before Porter can reach for the briefcase, however, Yuka Suzuki comes back into the picture, springboarding off the top rope and onto the other side of the ladder! She sends a boot through the rungs of the ladder, nailing Porter with it and sending him off and to the mat!

Suzuki now begins to climb the ladder, which goes well for all of a few seconds before she loses her fight with the urge to look down! Suzuki’s fear of heights now becomes prevalent, with The Queen of Sexy Style immediately hopping down from the ladder and reassessing the situation! She looks up at the briefcase, then the ladder, and then is struck with an idea! She slides out of the ring, digging under the apron before retrieving a smaller ladder that she brings back into the ring! She then lifts the ladder, looking to hook the briefcase between the ladder’s rungs and pull it down! She nearly has it, but before she can execute this strategy to its fullest, Kasey Kash comes in, nailing Suzuki with a shot to the midsection! She brings the ladder down in front of her now, leaving the opening for Daria Dorsey to jump to the top rope and connect with a Springboard Dropkick!

Kash and Dorsey now come face to face, not only a pair of former briefcase holders, but also a pair of Zion originals! The knowing crowd draws into a fever pitch as the two circle the ring around each other, likely beginning the clash of the night! But that all seems to be a bait and switch, with both Dorsey and Kash knowing better and immediately going for the ladder standing in the middle of the ring! The two go up either side and immediately begin reaching for the briefcase, each of them being greeted with each other’s faces on the other side! They begin to brawl on top of the ladder now, nailing each other with strikes to the head to try and see who can send the other off! Things seem to be evenly matched until a second ladder begins to rise next to the one they’re on! Eventually climbing up, on Kash’s side, is Evelin Delgado, who tries to get in on the brawl between Kash and Dorsey! But before she can, rising up on Dorsey’s side is Octavia Black, who begins to nail Evelin with some strikes of her own!

Black and Delgado now battle atop their ladder, attracting the attention of Dorsey and Kash! They work together now, pushing Black and Delgado’s ladder over! But Black and Delgado now work together, getting their feet on the top rope before the ladder tips too much and using it to push the ladder back into the position! They now go after Dorsey and Kash, nailing them with Kicks to the head that send them crashing to the mat! Black and Delgado now transfer themselves onto the ladder Dorsey and Kash formerly occupied, brawling up top there! Delgado eventually nails Black with a huge strike, sending her to the mat below! But before she can reach for the briefcase, Aubrianna Powers leaps up, getting herself onto Delgado’s back! Once again, this move ends badly for her, as Delgado drops down onto the ladder bridge below and crushes Powers on it! Delgado now sees the prize up above, knowing her opportunity is now to take the prize down! She begins to climb up top, only for Jack Morrison to pull her down, sending her back first into the bridging ladder with a Uranage! He begins to climb to the top now, with Alex Andrews climbing up the other side!

Andrews and Morrison battle at the top of the ladder, with Andrews eventually getting the better of Morrison as he sends him toppling to the bridging ladder below! He bounces off of it, landing right on the mat! Andrews reaches for the briefcase, unclipping the carabiner it’s attached to…

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…

NO! Before she can pull it down, Calvin Faye, Quinton Silver, and Eric Silver all jump up behind her, nailing her with strikes to the back and pulling her down from the ladder!

Winter Mae: Oh, come on! What the hell is The Purge doing here?!

Ben Petrie: You’re acting surprised? As if The Purge didn’t literally just say last Monday that they were gonna work hard to make Alex Andrews’ life miserable? It seems like I watch your show more than you do!

The Purge continues to lay a beating on Andrews, eventually getting her out of the ring before stripping the announce table! They get her up, tossing her through the table with a Triple Powerbomb! They slide into the ring, getting Morrison back to his feet before motivating him to go up the ladder and retrieve the briefcase! Morrison eventually gets up on the ladder, with Calvin Faye coming up and behind him and getting him on his shoulders to make the climb for him! The two make it to the top, with Morrison reaching for the briefcase! But he’s suddenly stopped, with Zachary Porter climbing to the top and grabbing Morrison off of Faye’s shoulders! He gets Morrison in position, before dropping him with a Superplex off the ladder and to the mat! Faye looks down in a panic, but doesn’t let this stop him from helping Morrison! He reaches up, determined to grab the briefcase down himself! But just then, Yuka Suzuki comes back, climbing up and nailing Faye with a Kick that sends him toppling onto the ladder bridge! Suzuki slowly climbs to the top of the ladder, before looking down to notice Faye! Suzuki’s fear of heights once again brings her to a screeching halt, but she still knows what he needs to do, taking a set of deep breaths before coming down on Faye with GFYS! Double Foot Stomp snaps the ladder in half with Faye in it!

Crowd: HO-LY SHIT!! HO-LY SHIT!! HO-LY SHIT!! HO-LY SHIT!!

Suzuki pushes Faye and the broken ladder out of the ring, before attempting to climb up for the briefcase with the adrenaline still pushing through her! But Aubrianna Powers doesn’t let it happen, pulling Suzuki down before nailing her with a Big Boot! She makes the climb up, being met at the top by Zachary Porter! The two go after each other with strikes, with Powers getting the better of Porter! She looks to take him down for good with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb! But Porter reverses, dumping her onto the Suzuki with a Back Body Drop instead! He reaches for the briefcase, but Kasey Kash comes back, pulling Porter down before nailing him in the midsection with a boot that leaves him kneeling! He hits the ropes now, coming back and nailing Porter with a rare Aussie Knee Party! Porter staggers around following the shot, with Daria Dorsey now coming in and planting him with the Truckstop!

Dorsey and Kash now come face to face again, before immediately climbing the ladder once again, this time a lot slower as fatigue has set in! They brawl at the top of the ladder, with each strike being immediately followed by a desperate reach for the briefcase! Kash is eventually the one who gets a good reach for it, looking to unhook the carabiner and bring the prize home…

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…But NO! Just as he reaches for it, the ladder begins to tilt under both his and Dorsey’s feet! It’s Octavia Black! She pushes the ladder over sending Kash and Dorsey both tumbling into Powers, Suzuki, Delgado, and Porter at ringside! With Andrews still sprawled out on the broken announce table, and Morrison still reeling from that Superplex, Black has full clearance now! She climbs to the top of the ladder, reaching up to the briefcase and unhooking the carabiner…

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…She does it! Octavia Black takes it down! She’s the new holder of the Chance Briefcase!



Darrion Hughes: Ladies and gentlemen…the winner of the Chance Briefcase…OCTAVIA! BLACK!

Winter Mae: Octavia Black has done it! She’s ascended to the top, and now she has the opportunity of a lifetime!

Ben Petrie: She battles through some of Zion’s finest, and Alex Andrews, to get here! Now the question is, which champion on Wasteland should be fearing her music the most?

Black stands tall on top of the ladder, raising her prize in the air as we fade.

WINNER: OCTAVIA BLACK
RESULT: BRIEFCASE PULLED DOWN

[Kai Morgan]

The video package opens with the formation of Hungry for Destruction. Serenity Holmes and Livvie Nelson banding together for the very first time. Two women who were never meant to intertwine paths are now walking through the hallways with one purpose in mind: To cause destruction wherever they go. In their debut match, they were back and forth making quick work of their opponents. The different images of Serenity Holmes and Livvie Nelson easily overpowering their opponents which brings them to another transition to where they are standing together with the Global Tag Team Championships in their grasp at an abandoned building for the eerie atmosphere.

Serenity Holmes: When you want to define greatness, Hungry for Destruction is the name that works. After all, when we first joined, people took us for a joke. They didn’t believe what we could bring to the division but little did they know that the most dominant tag team in all of Zion Wrestling would be waiting patiently for an opportunity to make history. While all of you was making fun of us, we were busy doing what we do best.

Another flashback occurs when Hungry for Destruction became number one contenders to the Undisputed Tag Team Championships. They were going back and forth with different tag teams showing much they were willing to fight to become champions. Serenity Holmes using her abilities and high-flying alongside Livvie Nelson bringing the power dynamic to the team. More clips are shown of them enjoying their victories and reveling in hurting their opponents and victims. It turns back to Livvie Nelson leaning against the wall with her arms folded, the championship belt hanging from her forearms.

Livvie Nelson: We took the tag team division by storm. We overcame everyone and made a point. When the chips were down, blood was spilled. We did that. We built a mountain where no one else can climb and no one can move. At Destiny III, Serenity and I made history becoming the inaugural Global Tag Team Champions!

The shot of Hungry for Destruction holding the Global Tag Team Championships at Destiny III to the sound of the audience booing them. Livvie and Serenity continue their reign defeating Team Big, Tall and Cute AF and Chalk Outline Angels. The video package shows their victories over them and singles victories acquired during their reign.

Serenity Holmes: We gave life to the Global Tag Team division. The inaugural champions of a division on Mayhem that no other tag team can hold. It’s because of us that women such as Sayge Gonzalez, Kelly Haste, The Nightshade Sisters can exist yet they do everything in their power to disparage our names.

Livvie and Serenity stand together holding their belts in place. They look at the camera side by side and Serenity is the one to say the final word.

Serenity Holmes: Tonight on Night One of Invasion: Puerto Rico, we remind the world why we are the ultimate tag team in this business. Livvie Nelson and Serenity Holmes. Your forever reigning Global Tag Team Champions, the ultimate tag team in Zion, Hungry for Destruction!!!

The final highlights are clips of Livvie Nelson causing pain to her opponents. Serenity Holmes using her MMA background to get the victories. The last shots are Hungry for Destruction raising the Global Tag Team Championships high in the air!

[Kai Morgan]

Vivian Blake: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is a triple threat tag team match for the Global Tag Team Championships that’s scheduled for one fall!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

The tron would show static and flicker, before a digital version of the Datadames logo appeared on screen as "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys began to play. Sayge entered with some fanfare, though instead of her heading down the ramp like usual, she remained on the entrance stage, waiting with a smirk on her face. Finally, after a few moments, “Sabotage” gave way to the opening lyrics of “LUCID” by Polaris playing throughout the arena, the lights going dim. That is until the instrumental kicks in and Kelly Kash bursts onto the stage, with her arms out wide. She settles in the middle of the stage and looks around her, a smile going across her face as she looks over at Sayge.

Vivian Blake: Introducing first, at a combined weight of 301 pounds…

The pair began making their way down the ramp with both fo them slapping some of the fans' hands as they went. Sayge slid under the bottom rope, before rolling into a kneeling position and posing for the crowd, awaiting their opponents while Kelly slid under another bottom rope and took a moment to pose against the ropes, before going to the corner of the ring to wait for the match to begin.

Vivian Blake: They are Kelly Kash and Sayge Gonzalez…Team Big, Tall, & Cute As Fuck!!

The lights in the arena go out.

Suddenly, the sound of an air raid siren blares into the arena. Seconds later, red and blue spotlights begin to roam around the arena while one of them (sporting a red & blue mixture) focuses on the stage and the ramp.

Accompanying this, we hear a 20 second snippet from the Halloween -The Shape Stalks by John Carpenter…

Then, as a moment of static interrupts the music…

BOOM!

Vivian Blake: And their opponents…at a combined weight of 315 pounds…

A cloud of smoke covers the stage, covering the area with it as the intro to "Psycho Bitch" (Instrumental) by Tech N9ine begins to play. Then, as the song begins, Ravyn & Olivia Nightshade emerge from the stage and come down the ramp, playing off to the thunderous reaction of the crowd. As they get to the halfway point, Ravyn and Olivia turn and look at each other, firing each other up. After a while, they pound fists, sprint towards the ring and split up on opposite sides of the ring, where they simultaneously slide under the ropes to get in the ring. They get on their feet and each go to a corner and climb to the top, holding their arms in the air while flashing a "W" to the booing crowd, soaking in the reaction and the flashing cameras.

Vivian Blake: They are Ravyn and Olivia Nightshade…Code Black!!

After doing this for a while, Ravyn and Olivia jump down and go to their corner, taking off their jackets and while they await their remaining opponents.

Vivian Blake: And finally…at a combined weight of 276 pounds…

The lights in the venue immediately shift to pitch black shrouding the entire audience in a blanket of darkness as the graphic on the titantron screen shows two hammers clashing against each other. For a moment, there isn't a sound in the air until the beginning guitar riff of a heavy metal tempo causes the lights on the stage to flicker with smoke engulfing the structure. The audience witnesses the silhouette of two individuals once the beginning lyrics are heard across the interior of the venue then "Rise" by Divyded begins to play causing the lights to return to normal showing Serenity Holmes and Livvie Nelson.

Vivian Blake: They are the Global Tag Team Champions…Serenity Holmes and Livvie Nelson…Hungry for Destruction!!

Both women look at each other where Serenity Holmes smiles at Livvie who maintains that killer cold look in her eyes before advancing first down the entrance path to the ring with Serenity following behind her. Livvie hops onto the apron from one leap while Serenity climbs up the steel steps to stand on the middle turnbuckle outside of a corner yelling at the fans at ringside while Livvie stands below her. Serenity drops down to the ring and Livvie follows behind her into their own corner where Serenity sits on the top turnbuckle enjoying her time while Livvie warms up down below her.



The early moments of the match saw Serenity Holmes from Hungry for Destruction facing off with Ravyn Nightshade of Code Black. Both women circled, locking up in the center of the ring, grappling for dominance. Serenity, quick on her feet, slipped Ravyn into a headlock, but Ravyn countered by spinning out and wrenching Serenity’s arm into a tight twist. Ravyn, with a fluid motion, drove her boot hard into Serenity's stomach with a savage spin kick. Serenity doubled over, and Olivia, quick on the follow-up, rushed forward with a straight kick of her own to Serenity’s midsection, doubling the pain.

Winter Mae: Olivia and Ravyn bringing the pain to Serenity. Code Black are determined to be tag team champions once again.

Kyle Cassidy: They’re hungry for gold again, Hungry for Destruction is hungry to keep the gold, and Team Big, Tall, & Cute AF is hungry to hold gold for the first time.

With Serenity stunned, Ravyn and Olivia executed a perfectly timed double-team—Olivia swept Serenity’s legs out from under her with a Russian legsweep while Ravyn's spinning back kick slammed into Serenity's head, sending her crashing to the mat. Code Black’s precision was on full display as they took control of the match early. Before Olivia could capitalize with a pin attempt, Livvie Nelson rushed in, breaking the momentum with a sharp European uppercut to Ravyn, and then, as Ravyn staggered, Livvie planted her with a snap suplex. Hungry for Destruction wasn’t going to let Code Black dominate for long. Livvie tagged in Serenity, who had recovered, and together they unleashed a flurry of double-team moves. Ravyn got whipped to the ropes, and on the rebound, Serenity and Livvie launched a synchronized double roundhouse kick that caught Ravyn square in the chest and jaw. Ravyn fell, rolling to the apron to escape the onslaught.

Crowd: This is chaos! This is chaos! This is chaos!

Sayge Gonzalez of Team Big, Tall, & Cute AF wasn’t content to stay on the sidelines any longer. She reached over the ropes, tagging herself in by slapping Serenity’s back. With her immense power and size, Sayge immediately took control, bulldozing through Livvie with a running shoulder tackle. The impact was like a freight train, and Livvie hit the canvas hard. Sayge roared and lifted Livvie up into a pendulum backbreaker, holding her there for a moment before driving her down again for good measure. Kelly Kash, hyping her partner from the apron, eagerly awaited her chance to join the fray. Sayge, however, wasn’t done. She scooped Livvie up again and whipped her into the corner. Charging in, she smashed Livvie with a running Yakuza kick that rocked the ring. Livvie crumbled, and Sayge tagged in Kelly.

Crowd: Let’s go, Kelly! Let’s go, Kelly! Let’s go, Kelly!

Kelly entered the ring like a force of nature, yanking Livvie up and delivering alternating forearms and chops, driving Livvie into the turnbuckle. Livvie fought back, attempting a counter with a bicycle kick, but Kelly caught her mid-air and transitioned it into a massive chokeslam. Livvie’s body bounced off the mat, and Kelly went for the pin, but Serenity dove in at the last second to break it up.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THRE–!!

Chaos erupted as all three teams fought to get the upper hand. In the confusion, Ravyn found herself back in the ring, and Code Black took the spotlight again. Olivia whipped Serenity to the ropes and, with the timing of a seasoned team, flung her into the air. Ravyn was ready, catching Serenity mid-flight and nailing her with a double knee facebreaker. Serenity crashed down in a heap, and Olivia immediately capitalized by hoisting her up into a powerbomb position. As Olivia held Serenity high, Ravyn ran the ropes, launching herself toward Serenity with a flying back elbow smash to the back of her head. The combined impact sent Serenity plummeting onto Ravyn’s knees in a devastating powerbomb-backbreaker combo. Olivia dropped into a pin, but before the referee could count three, Livvie broke it up with a missile dropkick from the top rope, sending Olivia sprawling.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

TH–!!

The action showed no signs of slowing down as Kelly Kash reentered the ring, this time targeting Ravyn. She grabbed Ravyn and set her up for her I'm Made Of Wax, Larry—a double pumphandle orange crush powerbomb. Ravyn squirmed, trying to fight her way free, but Kelly’s sheer strength was too much, and she lifted Ravyn into the air, slamming her down with authority. Meanwhile, outside the ring, Sayge and Olivia Nightshade brawled ferociously. Sayge whipped Olivia into the barricade, charging in with a powerful running shoulder tackle, sending Olivia over the barricade and into the crowd. Back in the ring, Kelly looked to finish the match, but Serenity Holmes had something else in mind.

Crowd: This is awesome! This is awesome! This is awesome!

Serenity, reeling from the earlier assault, used the ropes to pull herself up. She saw Kelly distracted and went on the attack, running at full speed to nail Kelly with her signature Moving Holmes. Kelly staggered, dropping to one knee. Sensing an opening, Serenity tagged in Livvie, and they prepared for MovingHammer—double shining wizards to the front and back of Kelly's head. The blows connected with a sickening thud, and Kelly collapsed. Livvie quickly covered for the pin, the referee sliding to the mat.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

Ravyn flew in with a springboard roundhouse kick to break it up, saving the match for Code Black. As the match neared its climax, Olivia and Sayge made their way back into the ring, both exhausted but unwilling to back down. Olivia whipped Sayge to the corner and charged in, looking to hit a massive spear. Sayge dodged, and Olivia slammed into the turnbuckles, dazed. Sayge took advantage, lifting Olivia onto her shoulders and nailing her with a Fallaway Slam, sending her flying across the ring. Kelly tagged herself back in and signaled for her BIG MASSIVE KELLY on Olivia, but before she could lift Olivia, Ravyn sprinted across the ring and speared Kelly out of nowhere. Kelly and Ravyn rolled out of the ring, brawling on the outside. Ravyn hit Kelly with a vicious Mudhole Stomp, leaving her dazed near the barricade.

Winter Mae: Ravyn and Kelly taking it to the outside! That can be a dangerous place to be whether you’re the legal person in the match or not!

Kyle Cassidy: I don’t think either of them really give a damn, to be honest with you.

Back in the ring, Sayge stalked Olivia, looking for the perfect moment to strike. She hoisted Olivia into the Ctrl + Alt + Delete, her arms locked tight around Olivia’s neck as she prepared to deliver the deadly vertebreaker. The crowd roared as Sayge executed the move with flawless precision, slamming Olivia down headfirst into the mat. The ring shook, and Olivia lay motionless. Sayge immediately went for the pin.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THREE…!!



Vivian Blake: Here are your winners…AND NEW Global Tag Team Champions…Team Big, Tall, & Cute As FUCK!!

The crowd erupted into cheers as Team Big, Tall, & Cute As Fuck emerged victorious. Kelly Kash slid back into the ring to celebrate with Sayge, the two women standing triumphant in the center of the carnage-strewn ring, their arms raised with the Global Tag Team Championships raised high in their hands. Ravyn crawled over to Olivia, helping her partner up, while Hungry for Destruction regrouped at ringside, clearly pissed over losing the titles but eyeing possible future revenge.

WINNER: TEAM BIG, TALL, & CUTE AS FUCK (#ANDNEW)
RESULT: PINFALL (CTRL + ALT + DELETE)

[Kai Morgan]

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[Kai Morgan]

Crybaby: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is scheduled for one fall…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

The lights in the arena dim down as the slow build to the music is heard. Cameras focus on the stage and curtain as a spotlight settles on the curtain while the lyrics to Beartooth’s “DOUBT ME” begin, building towards the hard hitting chorus. The instant Caleb Shomo screams the words “DOUBT ME”, Lee Kincade comes bursting onto the stage to a pop from the crowd, horns raised in the air.

Crybaby: And it is for the Wasteland Ascension Championship!! Introducing first, the challenger…

♫♫Remember every time you
DOUBT ME!
It makes me stronger than before
When you DOUBT ME!
It fuels the fire even more
So give me all you’ve got
I can’t wait to watch you rot
If there’s one thing you should ever learn about me
Don’t ever fucking DOUBT ME!♫♫

She hops around on stage to the chorus, playing up to the crowd. As the instrumental break leads into the second verse, Lee walks briskly down to the ring, a hand outstretched for the fans as she passes by. As she reaches ringside, she runs and hops upon the apron on one knee, then quickly climbs the turnbuckle, one foot on top, the other on the middle and throws the horns up again with a howl to the crowd.

Crybaby: She hails from San Bernadino, California and weighs in at 126 pounds…

She steps down into the ring from the turnbuckle and runs the ropes for a couple of passes before moving to her corner and removing her entrance gear. As she passes it to the outside, she leans back against the turnbuckle, waiting.

Crybaby: She is…LEE KINCAID!!!

“The Best” by AWOLNATION can be heard which brings the crowd out of their shocked state and back to life. As the music kicks in, the lights brighten to their usual state and on the stage is the champion Lily Blaise in her usual gear, shades, and hoodie all smiles. She soaks in the roaring adulation from the fans before heading on down the ramp, Ascension Championship proudly draped over her right shoulder.

Crybaby: And her opponent…hailing from Hazleton, Pennsylvania and weighing in at 165 pounds…

Lily rolls into the ring underneath the bottom rope, rising to her feet in order to pose with the championship belt once again. Not one for so much showboating, she gives a wave of acknowledgement to the adoring crowd after lowering the title, and then sets her focus on the task at hand.

Crybaby: She is the current Ascension Champion…LILY BLAISE!!!

With that, Crybaby exited the ring as the referee checked the two women over. He showed them the belt to them before passing it out to ringside.



They locked up in a collar-and-elbow tie-up, each woman jockeying for control. Lee’s strength became immediately apparent as she muscled Lily into the ropes, forcing a clean break. But Lily was quick to counter with a sharp slap across Lee’s chest, making the audience gasp. Lee smirked, unfazed, and fired back with a stiff forearm to Lily’s jaw, staggering her back. Lily stumbled, but retaliated with a leaping forearm strike of her own, catching Lee squarely in the face. Lily wasted no time, sprinting toward the ropes and rebounding with a sliding corner knee strike, but Lee sidestepped at the last second. Lily’s knee collided with the turnbuckle, and Lee immediately capitalized, grabbing her from behind and executing a German suplex with brutal force. Lily’s body crashed into the mat, and Lee quickly followed up, pulling her into a bridging pin.

ONE…!!

Lily kicked out, rolling onto her side as she tried to shake off the impact. Lee stayed on the offensive, hauling Lily to her feet and whipping her into the corner. Lee charged in with a Yakuza kick, but Lily ducked under, slipping behind Lee and catching her in a backstabber. The force of the move sent shockwaves through Lee’s spine, but before Lily could lock in a submission, Lee powered through and scrambled away. Lily, determined not to let her opponent recover, dashed toward Lee for a running hurricanrana. She leaped into the air, her legs wrapping around Lee’s neck, but Lee’s strength came into play again as she countered, catching Lily mid-move and driving her into the mat with a sitout powerbomb. The ring rattled with the impact, and Lee immediately covered Lily for another pin attempt.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

Again, Lily kicked out, gritting her teeth as she rolled to the edge of the ring. Lee, sensing her advantage, wasted no time and went for her signature Dying in a Hot Tub—a rolling thunder cutter. She flipped gracefully into the air, but Lily rolled out of the way at the last second. Lee crashed onto the mat, the miss giving Lily a chance to recover. As Lee rose to her feet, Lily sprang into action, delivering a vicious snap headlock driver, spiking Lee into the mat. The crowd roared as Lily hooked the leg for a pin.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THR—!!

Lee kicked out, and Lily groaned in frustration, knowing she needed to dig deeper to keep the powerhouse down. With a fierce expression, she grabbed Lee and positioned her for a snap DDT, driving her head into the mat once more. Instead of going for the cover, Lily decided to wear down her opponent, locking Lee in a seated octopus stretch. The pain on Lee’s face was evident as Lily cranked her body, pulling at Lee’s arm and neck with surgical precision.

Matt Mears: Lee looks like she’s in a world of pain right now.

Ben Petrie: Lily is reminding everyone why she has been such an amazing Ascension Champion since winning the title.

For a moment, it looked like Lee might tap out, but with a burst of energy, she powered through the pain, breaking the hold and rolling to her knees. Lily was quick to follow up, delivering a running knee to Lee’s ribs. However, Lee caught Lily’s leg mid-strike and transitioned into a dragon screw, sending Lily tumbling to the mat. Both women were slow to rise now, the grueling pace of the match starting to take its toll. Lee was the first to her feet, and she signaled for something big. She hoisted Lily onto her shoulders, looking for a Death Valley Driver, but Lily wiggled free, slipping off Lee’s back and hitting a quick snapmare driver, slamming Lee’s head into the mat. Lee’s head snapped back violently, and Lily pounced, going for the cover.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THRE—!!

Again, Lee powered out, her resilience showing as she fought through the pain. Lily slapped the mat in frustration but didn’t let it slow her down. She knew it was time to end this, to put Lee down for good. Dragging her opponent toward the ropes, Lily climbed to the second rope and prepared for her signature Second Rope Leaping STO. As she launched herself, aiming to drive Lee back into the mat, Lee suddenly countered, catching Lily mid-air and twisting into a brutal swinging fisherman neckbreaker. The move stunned the crowd, as well as Lily, who lay motionless on the mat for a moment.

Crowd: You’ve got this, Lee! You’ve got this, Lee! You’ve got this, Lee!

Lee, breathing heavily, staggered to her feet, pulling Lily up with her. She threw a quick series of roundhouse kicks, each one connecting with sickening accuracy, driving Lily back into the corner. Lee grabbed Lily’s arm, Irish-whipping her hard into the opposite turnbuckle. As Lily bounced off the corner, Lee was already in motion, nailing her with a slingblade, whipping Lily’s body to the canvas. Lily, dazed, tried to get back to her feet, but Lee was relentless. She lifted Lily into a fireman’s carry, ready to deliver the Fireman’s Carry Gutbuster. Just as she was about to drop her, Lily wriggled free and rolled behind Lee, attempting a quick schoolgirl pin.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THR—!!

Lee kicked out in the nick of time once more, and both women quickly got to their feet, adrenaline surging through their battered bodies. Lily tried to catch Lee with a step-over crossface, targeting her neck and trying to wear her down once more, but Lee managed to grab the ropes, forcing a break.

Matt Mears: Lee will just not stay down, and you can see the frustration building in Lily!

Ben Petrie: I’d be getting frustrated too! Lily has been a dominant champion, and she just can’t seem to keep Lee down!

The pace of the match had slowed, but the intensity was palpable. Lee, breathing heavily, rose to her feet, eyes locked on Lily. She charged at her opponent, but Lily anticipated the attack, hitting Lee with a spinning headscissors that sent her crashing into the corner. Lily backed up, measuring her target, and sprinted forward for her sliding corner knee strike. This time, it connected perfectly, and Lee slumped in the corner, vulnerable. Lily climbed the ropes once more, preparing for her Ode to Hope, a top rope poisonrana floatover pin. She launched herself, flipping over and driving Lee’s head into the mat with a sickening thud. The crowd roared as Lily quickly hooked Lee’s legs.

ONE…!!

TWO...!!

THRE—!!

Lee kicked out at the last possible second, and the audience gasped in shock. Lily couldn’t believe it, her eyes wide as she stared at the referee in disbelief. Lee, though clearly weakened, refused to stay down. Exhausted but determined, Lily dragged Lee toward the ropes once more, this time preparing for her devastating Shattered Image, the rope-hung hangman’s neckbreaker. She hooked Lee’s head and climbed the ropes, but Lee found a burst of energy, shoving Lily off the ropes and freeing herself.

Crowd: This is awesome! This is awesome! This is awesome!

Staggering but determined, Lee hit Lily with a stiff penalty kick, flooring her. She then pulled Lily to her feet and, with a roar, lifted her up for her finishing move—the Z-360. In one fluid motion, Lee spun, flipping Lily over her shoulder and driving her brutally into the mat. The impact was thunderous, and the crowd erupted as Lee covered her fallen opponent.

ONE…!!

TWO…!!

THREE…!!



Crybaby: Here is your winner…AND NEW ASCENSION CHAMPION…LEE KINCADE!!!

Lee Kincade, battered but victorious, rolled off Lily and raised her arm in triumph, sweat dripping from her face as she breathed heavily. Both women had pushed themselves to the limit, but in the end, it was Lee’s sheer determination and resilience that won out. Lily Blaise lay on the mat, staring at the ceiling, exhausted from the grueling contest. She had come so close to victory, but Lee Kincade had proven to be too strong, too relentless.

WINNER: LEE KINCADE (#ANDNEW)
RESULT: PINFALL (THE REAL DEAL)

[Kai Morgan]

A vignette fades in from black on an older but all too familiar moment inside the Zion Wrestling ring. The footage is accompanied by soft, almost somber sounding piano music.

DESTINY II - APRIL 29th, 2023
ISIS v. YUKIKO KUSANAGI © - STREAK v. STREAK - ZION HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP
It’s clear she’s telling Yukiko she’s about to end her reign in her own country. As she finishes, she places just her fingertips against Yukiko’s shoulder and pushes her back. ISIS motions for her to come on…and Yukiko SLAPS HER ACROSS THE FACE!

Eddie Red Apples: OHHHHHH MAN!

Winter Mae: DID YOU HEAR THAT?!

Eddie Red Apples: I think the locker room heard that one!

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ISIS pushes herself back up and Yukiko grabs her by the hair, dragging her over like a dog on a leash towards one of the barbwire sides. Once ISIS realizes what she’s doing, she starts trying to resist but Yukiko shoves her forehead against the unforgiving coils and starts raking her face across it, eliciting more screams from the Goddess.

Eddie Red Apples: I don’t even wanna imagine how that feels, Winter!

Winter Mae: Not good for the challenger but the reigning champion seems to be enjoying herself!

Yukiko finally pulls a now bloody faced ISIS away from the ropes and over to the center of the ring. She stands her up and plants her back into the mat with “N.I.B (STO)”, rolls her onto her back and hooks a leg.

ONE! TWO!

ISIS gets the shoulder up and Yukiko just laughs with enjoyment that this isn’t over yet.

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Yukiko reaches under the ring one more time and comes back up with…

Winter Mae: Eddie, is that a goddamn pizza cutter?!

She presses the pizza cutter against her forehead and rolls it across! The crowd exclaims in horror as Yukiko laughs and licks the blood off.

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She picks her up one more time and clutches her by the throat, looking for “Welcome To Dystopia (One Arm Powerbomb)” but Yukiko hammers her fists down onto her head, causing ISIS to let her slip back down to the mat. Yukiko goes for a Spinning Back Fist but ISIS ducks and scoops her up under the leg, hoists her up and twists around to deliver a SPINNING “Welcome To Dystopia!!!!”

ONE! TWO! THREE! NO!

Eddie Red Apples: I thought that was it!!! I thought that was it, Winter!!!

Winter Mae: I don’t know how Yukiko Kusanagi’s able to take this kind of punishment!!

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Yukiko keeps that weak smile to ISIS and slowly nods. ISIS nods back, mouthing, “You’re the one, babygirl. You’re that bitch.” She reaches down, taking Yukiko under one arm and helps her to her feet. ISIS and Yukiko press their foreheads to each other. Yukiko closes her eyes and a tear runs down her bloody cheek. She mutters something in Japanese and ISIS says “I know.” Yukiko weakly responds with: “It’s over…” ISIS nods again and presses a kiss to Yukiko’s forehead. Yukiko doesn’t even try to resist then as ISIS hooks an arm under her leg and lifts her up high, delivering a fourth and final “Welcome To Dystopia (One Armed Powerbomb)” to the Hardcore Champion. She makes the cover. Referee Heather Young drops down for the count.

ONE! … TWO! … THREE!

Vivian Blake: Here is your winner…..AAAAAAAAND…NNNNEEEEEEEEWWWWW ZION WRESTLING HARDCORE CHAMPION!!!! THE GODDESS…ISIS!!!!

Eddie Red Apples: We just witnessed a history making moment here in Zion Wrestling!! Streak versus Streak and the light has broken through the darkness!!

The reel fades on a bloodied Yukiko lying in the ring, staring up at the lights.

The camera cuts to a darkened room with a black and white filter. Queen of Strong Style Champion, Yukiko Kusanagi sits in a chair in her “Majima-esque” street attire with the title resting proudly over her shoulder.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Anata to watashiniha kyōtsū-ten ga takusan arimasu.
(We have so much in common, you and I.)

MONDAY NIGHT MAYHEM - EPISODE 87 - SEPTEMBER 25th, 2023
But Megumi counters with a Blind, a Black Mist! Sprays right onto Akiyama’s face as Akiyama holds her face Megumi rushes to her and wraps her arm around Akiyama’s head and puts her backwards and quickly connects with a Rise Of Death, a Swinging Reverse STO! Slams Akiyama’s face down to the mat! And Megumi pulls Akiyama back to her knees and grabs her arms and Megumi connects with a Skull Brasher, a Kamigoye! Knee brashes right to Akiyama, sending her down to the mat! And Akiyama was out cold! Megumi smirks and goes down to hook Akiyama’s legs up! The official begins to count again!

ONE…! TWO…! THREE…!

Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Maki! Megumi!

Winter Mae: Maki Megumi is the first to make it into the final! She puts an end to what has been a killer first run for Yumi Akiyama!

Crowd: PLEASE! SIGN! YU-MI!
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PLEASE! SIGN! YU-MI!
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PLEASE! SIGN! YU-MI!
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PLEASE! SIGN! YU-MI!
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Akiyama almost tears up as she makes it to the stage, bowing to the fans one last time before turning to go backstage! She’s caught by surprise however, as Kai Morgan meets her on stage instead! He talks to her off-mic, with Akiyama’s face starting to light up at whatever he says! He gestures to her to go backstage, before getting a louder pop than he’s ever seen his entire career as he flashes a thumbs up towards the crowd. It’s safe to say that we haven’t seen the last of Yumi Akiyama in Zion.

Sitting in her own chair is Zion Wrestling’s perseverant rookie, Yumi Akiyama, dressed in a set of workout clothes with her hoodie drawn up over her head. The young woman smiles bitterly and shakes her head.

Yumi Akiyama: ”We couldn’t be more different…”

SATURDAY NIGHT FUSION - NOVEMBER 25th, 2023
Kai Morgan: See, I feel like I’ve been lobbing you a few too many easy pitches. It’s time for you to be thrown a curveball! I believe it’s time to start ramping things up a bit, wouldn’t you all agree?

The crowd cheers at this notion.

Kai Morgan: That’s why I’ve decided to do so. There have been a couple of people around here making some big moves, and I think I’d like to reward them with the chance to stop the unstoppable. That’s why, for your next defense, you’ll be taking on Yumi Akiyama and Yukiko Kusanagi in a Triple Threat Match…at War Games!

FRIDAY NIGHT FUSION - DECEMBER 1st, 2023
Yukiko Kusanagi: "Chū ni haitte. Hanashimashou."
("Come inside. Let us talk.")

Yumi looks between Yukiko and the inside of the Queens Of Chaos locker room as if she’s just been invited inside the White House. She points.

Yumi Akiyama: "Soko no uchigawa? Watashi wa kyoka sa rete imasu ka?"
("In there? Am I allowed?")

Yukiko gives Yumi a half incredulous look and motions with her arm again.

Yukiko Kusanagi: "Mochiron! Kite."
("Of course! Come on.")

Yumi Akiyama: "Oh wow! Thank you, Kusanagi-sama! Arigatōgozaimasu!”

Yumi smiles and bows thankfully and steps inside the locker room.

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FRIDAY NIGHT FUSION - DECEMBER 1st, 2023
YUKIKO KUSANAGI & YUMI AKIYAMA v. HOT SAWSE
Yumi lands in a roll and pops up to her feet as Sweatmaker comes springing back at her but Yumi nails him with a kick to the midsection, staggering him enough that she’s able to pick him up for the “Danger Zone (Styles Clash).” She plants him and rolls him over into a cover!

ONE! TWO! THREE!

Darrion Hughes: "Here are your winners…the team of Yukiko Kusanagi and Yumi Akiyama!"

Amber Westgate: "Despite what seems like a bit of differing opinions, they made a solid team!"

Yumi begins to soak in the praise from the audience when SUDDENLY SHE’S BLINDSIDED BY A “STEEL FEATHER (BLACK MASS)” BY YUKIKO!!!!

Adam LaRue: "WHAT THE HELL?!"

Amber Westgate: "WHAT IS YUKIKO KUSANAGI DOING?!"

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She hooks the arms and DRILLS YUMI INTO THE MAT WITH “KURO GISHIKI (DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER)!!!!!”

WAR GAMES - DECEMBER 10th, 2023
YUMI AKIYAMA v. YUKIKO KUSANAGI v. GIANNA ROJAS © - VIRAL CHAMPIONSHIP
BEFORE ROJAS KICK HER OUT OF THE RING AND ROJAS WALKS BACK TO AKIYAMA AND GRABBING AKIYAMA’S HAIR AND PULLING AKIYAMA BACK UP TO HER FEETS AND ROJAS CONNECTS WITH A TERMINAR RÁPIDA, A SITOUT DOUBLE UNDERHOOK POWERBOMB! SENDING AKIYAMA DOWN TO THE MAT! AND ROJAS FOLDING AKIYAMA’S LEGS AS THE REFEREE COUNT!

ONE! TWO! THREE!

Yukiko Kusanagi: Anata wa ochikomu koto o kyohi shimasu. Sore wa rippana kotodesuga... Sore wa anata no botsurakudesu.
(You refuse to stay down. It is admirable...but it is your downfall.)

FRIDAY NIGHT FUSION - JANUARY12th, 2024
Yumi Akiyama: "I said…”excuse me.” Sara sete kudasai."

Yukiko’s smile spreads across her face with a malicious sense of joy in her eyes. She leans in towards Yumi just barely

Yukiko Kusanagi: "Mochiron."

The Osaka Devil steps aside and gestures with her arm, bidding for Yumi to continue on her way.

Yumi relaxes, just slightly and gives a polite bow of her head before continuing on. It’s not until she’s walking again and her face is out of Yukiko’s view that she lets out a shaky exhale as if she’s just escaped a brush with a deadly animal.

That peace doesn’t last long, however, as the camera, still spying Yukiko in the background, catches the Queens of Chaos member suddenly come rushing in, unbeknownst to Yumi, right up behind her and she CLOBBERS HER ACROSS THE BACK OF THE NECK WITH A FOREARM!!!

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FRIDAY NIGHT FUSION - JANUARY 19th, 2024
Adam LaRue: "Amber, I’m a little creeped out…"

Amber Westgate: "Have to admit, me too, Adam! What’s…?"

Ambers words trail off as the lights in the arena come back on and the crowd reacts in shock to find YUKIKO KUSANAGI standing RIGHT BEHIND Yumi Akiyama!! Clad in her black jeans, Queens of Chaos shirt and denim patched vest over an unbuttoned black overshirt, the Osaka Devil looms behind her target as of recent weeks with an unsettling, wicked grin on her lips.

Amber Westgate: "It’s Yukiko! Yukiko Kusanagi!! For the love of God, Yumi, turn around!!"

Adam LaRue: "She can’t hear you Amber!"

Amber Westgate: "Wasn’t last week enough?! What is Kusanagi’s problem?!"

The poor woman seems to think the coast is clear….until out of nowhere, Yumi just throws herself into a backflip and nails Yukiko square in the face with a Pele Kick!!!!!!!!! The crowd jump out of their seats with a deafening pop as Yukiko catches every bit of the boot right to the face and falls back onto the mat!

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FRIDAY NIGHT FUSION - JANUARY 26th
The embrace in the ring ends with Yumi and Yukiko separating and smiling at each other. Yumi gives Yukiko’s shoulders a pat as she nods. Yukiko smiles back, revealing her eyes don’t have a single tear in them and she BLASTS YUMI IN THE FACE WITH DARK GREEN MIST!!!!!!

Back in her chair, Yumi stares defiantly into the camera, her face twisted with disgust.

Yumi Akiyama: ”I know what kind of monster you are. Deceitful and preying on those you think are weaker than you”

We’re shown Yukiko again as she sits back in her chair and laughs.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Kono sekai wa anata no tame no monode wa arimasen yo, Yumi-chan.
(This world just isn't for you, Yumi-chan.)

MADNESS - FEBRUARY 3rd, 2024
YUMI AKIYAMA v. YUKIKO KUSANAGI
“DEATH FROM ABO–” NO!!!!! YUKIKO COUNTERS HER OUT OF MIDAIR WITH “STEEL FEATHER (BLACK MASS)!!!!” YUMI CRUMPLES TO THE MAT!!!!

Amber Westgate: "OH, YUKIKO CAUGHT HER!!!!"

Adam LaRue: "OUT OF NOWHERE!!!! SHE CAN END IT HERE IF SHE COVERS!!!"

She sets her up once more!!! “KURO GISHIKI [BLACK SABBATH] (DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER)!!!!!!” YUKIKO MAKES THE COVER!!!!

ONE! TWO! THREE?! YES! THREE!

Yukiko Kusanagi: Koko wa watashi no ryōikidesu. Soshite watashi wa... Joōdesu.
(This is my realm. And I...am the Queen.)

FRIDAY NIGHT FUSION - MARCH 8th, 2024
YUKIKO KUSANAGI v. MAKI MEGUMI © - ZION QUEEN OF STRONG STYLE CHAMPIONSHIP
SLAMS MEGUMI DOWN TO THE MAT BEFORE ALLEN DRAGS KUSANAGI TO COVERS ON MEGUMI AND WAKE THE REFEREE UP BEFORE ALLEN ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING AND THE REFEREE COUNTS!

ONEEEEE…! TWOOOOO…! THREEEEE…!

Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…and NEW Zion Wrestling QUEEN! OF STRONG STYLE! CHAMPION!...YUKIKO! KUSANAGI!

Yumi Akiyama: ”People think I’m not cut out for this. They think I’m a push over. YOU think I’m a pushover.”

The music picks up, shifting into “Limits” by Bad Omens as the footage moves to their match at Destiny III.

You set me up as the villain
But you never mentioned the root of the problem
Took what you wanted and flipped it
But you won't be dragging my name to the bottom

So much unsaid, left me for dead
I won't forget, and now you're next
Well, everyone's listening, and they know the difference
You're not failing our senses

DESTINY III - APRIL 27th, 2024
YUMI AKIYAMA v. YUKIKO KUSANAGI © - ZION QUEEN OF STRONG STYLE CHAMPIONSHIP
Darrion Hughes: "The following contest is a two out of three falls match! And it is for…The ZION WRESTLING QUEEN OF STRONG STYLE CHAMPIONSHIP!!"

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Yukiko gets back to her feet and snatches Yumi by the wrist as she’s up on all fours and traps her arm with her legs, taking her down into a Magistral Cradle.

ONE! TWO! KICKOUT BY YUMI!

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Yukiko gives the finger a POP as she lets go and Yumi grabs her hand. As she nurses her hand, Yukiko steps in, looking for a DDT but Yumi has the foresight to grab her behind the legs and yank her down to the mat where she flips over into a bridge, keeping the legs hooked!

ONE! TWO! KICKOUT BY YUKIKO!

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Inverted Figure 4 Leglock. Yukiko struggles against it but Yumi gets the setup, though she realizes she’s too early for a full-on submission….so instead, she turns again with their legs tangled together and arches her body back over Yukiko, folding the Osaka Devil up onto the mat! That’s a cover and a tight one! The ref drops down!

ONE!

Yukiko struggles hard against it!

TWO!

She can’t get out!!!!!

THREE!!!!

Crowd: "OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!"

Amber Westgate: "OH MY GOD!!"

Adam LaRue: "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!"

Yumi releases the cover and rolls away from Yukiko in shock as the bell sounds. Yukiko sits right up in absolute disbelief.

Darrion Hughes: "Yumi Akiyama has scored her first fall!!"

If you're throwing me to the lions
You should know I'm not scared of dying
I wouldn't take back one thing I did, one word I said
But I'm gonna make you wish you did

Yumi Akiyama: ”You underestimate me time and time again. But time and time again, I keep coming back tougher than I was before and one day, Kusanagi-san, your own resilience is gonna break.”

The shot returns to Yukiko, sitting in her chair with the QoSS championship over her shoulder.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Yumi-chan wa, iwayuru ikkasei no mono yo. Chansu ga aru tabi ni?
(You're what they call a flash in the pan, Yumi-chan. Every time you get a moment?)

Yukiko wastes no time and it’s almost like a mirror image compared to their last one on one face off as she pulls Yumi to her feet, hooks the arms and lifts her feet up to spike her head into the mat! ”KURO GISHIKI [BLACK SABBATH] (DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER)!!!!” Yukiko covers!!!

ONE! TWO! THREE!

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Yukiko punches her back! Yumi punches her back! Finally, Yukiko grabs Yumi by the head and drives her forehead into her face with a headbutt! Yumi slumps and Yukiko hooks her arms, bending her forward! ”BURADDI KURO GISHIKI [BLOODY BLACK SABBATH] (AVALANCHE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER)!!!!”

ONE! …… TWO! …… THREE?!?! ….YES!! THREE!!!

Darrion Hughes: "Here is your winner…..AND STILL…THE QUEEN OF STRONG STYLE CHAMPION…”THE OSAKA DEVIL”....YUKIKOOOOOOO KUSAAAAANAAAGIIIIIIII!!!"

Yukiko Kusanagi: Sore wa anata kara ubawa remasu…
(It gets taken from you…)

She lifts a hand and snaps her fingers.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Masani sonotōridesu.
(Just like that.)

Yumi sits in her chair, looking more agitated as she leans forward, pressing her hands together.

Yumi Akiyama: ”I’ve come too far to quit now, Kusanagi-san. I’ve come too far and I am sick of you holding our history over my head. I’m taking one more shot at making things right and yes…this time, I’m willing to pay the ultimate price.”

I'm holding on to this until the scale's untilted

Well, everyone's listening
And they know the difference
You're not failing our senses
But you're pushing my limits

FRIDAY NIGHT FUSION - SEPTEMBER 14th, 2024
Yukiko Kusanagi: My championship. Your career.

The crowd explodes into shocked gasps then start to boo as loud as they can. So loud the commentary can barely be heard.

Amber Westgate: Is she serious?! No way!

Adam LaRue: A deal with the Devil don’t come cheap, Amber!

Yumi Akiyama: ”Deal!”

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The two shake hands before Yukiko pulls Yumi back right into a blast of Green Mist, followed by the Black Sabbath onto the mat.

Yumi Akiyama: ”I’ve made the ultimate deal with the Devil, Kusanagi-san. With you.”

As the camera cuts back to Yukiko we see she too is now sitting forward in her chair, grinning wickedly.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Soshite, anata wa ōkina daishō o harau koto ni narudeshou, Yumi-chan!
(And you will pay dearly, Yumi-chan!)

It cuts back to Yumi.

Yumi Akiyama: ”Champ. I’ll see you at Invasion.”

And then back to Yukiko, licking her teeth, now speaking in English.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Yumi-chan! This championship…is mine. Your career…is mine. I will see you…in Hell!

If you're throwing me to the lions
You should know I'm not scared of dying
I wouldn't take back one thing I did, one word I said
Whoa
If you're throwing me to the lions
You should know I'm not scared of dying
I wouldn't take back one thing I did, one word I said
Oh God, I'll make you wish you did

The vignette comes to an end with multiple shots of both women hitting their biggest moves on different opponents, mixed in with their multiple brawls with one another before returning to the ring.

[Kai Morgan]

Darrion Hughes: The following contest is scheduled for one fall…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!

Darrion Hughes: And it is Career vs Title…for the Zion Wrestling Queen of Strong Style Championship!!!!



Stratovarius' "Unbreakable" starts with the soft piano intro as the lights in the arena gradually dim down, bringing the focus to a spotlight on the stage. There, a woman stands on a platform, rising out of the floor, with her back to the ring, head down. As the music picks up, Yumi Akiyama gives a theatrical turn towards the audience and strikes a pose with one arm up and a bright smile on her face. She beams to the adoring crowd, waving and pointing back to them on the stage before beginning a brisk approach to the ring.

Darrion Hughes: Introducing first, she is the challenger! From Chicago, Illinois, by way of Kyoto, Japan! Here Comes…YUMIIIIII…AKIIIIIYAMAAAAA!!!

Amber Westgate: And it is the challenger whose career is on the line, ladies and gentlemen. If Yumi Akiyama does not win the title here tonight, she will no longer wrestle for Zion Wrestling. She may well never wrestle again!

Adam LaRue: I’ll give her credit for having guts to make such a wager with the Osaka Devil but I think it’s gonna be the final nail in her coffin!

As Yumi reaches the end of the ramp, she circles around towards the ring steps where she touches the hands of fans on the way - children especially! She climbs the steps and runs along the apron where she climbs the turnbuckle on the opposite end, raising her arm again and throwing her hood off. There, she steps over the turnbuckle and moves to sit down across it. The camera pans in on her as she waves and blows a kiss before swinging her legs around down into the ring.

As a final show to the crowd, she crosses over to the opposite turnbuckle and climbs the turnbuckle to rile them up just a little more before sliding her robe off and dropping it to the outside attendant before hopping down and finding her corner.



Vincent Moretto's cover of Yakuza 0's "Pledge of Demon" comes on over the PA system with its grueling guitar riff and thunderous drums, sending the crowd into a mixed reaction. Some cheer with bloodlust, others boo in disdain. The rest of the lights go out, leaving the audience shrouded in darkness as an eerie purple light illuminates the ring itself. The stage and ramp are lit up with plain white lights, violently flashing in sync with the music. As the music swells, the lights take on a more intense flashing, adding a purple hue among the whites. The crowd waits in anticipation as smoke fills the entryway as the music flows from the speakers, assaulting the ears of those present. The camera focuses intently on the entryway as the inner lights come on and, combined with the smoke, give off an almost ethereal, heavenly appearance. The video wall is alight with the visage of the Queens of Chaos logo and the name “草由紀子."

The wall of light within the entryway is disturbed by the visage of a black silhouette, soon coming into view to reveal Yukiko Kusanagi. Sleeveless robe over her gear, with her hood drawn up over her hood. We see her eyes though are, as always, cold and utterly hateful towards everyone present as they peer out over her black face mask. Her eyes then shift down the ramp and aim directly to the ring. Her battleground. Yukiko holds her position on the stage flaunting the Queen of Strong Style championship around her waist. She shifts forward and begins her walk down the ramp. She completely ignores the fans in the front row, throwing jeers and boos at her. That which she sees as nothing more than scum beneath her. Yukiko moves methodically but with a sense of purpose as she approaches the ring. As she reaches the ring, she circles around to the opposite side of where she approached and stands on the apron, turning her head to sneer towards the fans again. Despite the sour attitude she gives off, she wipes her feet on the apron before entering the ring through the top and middle ropes at the return of the chorus.

Darrion Hughes: Introducing her opponent! Representing the Queens of Chaos! Weighing in at 125 pounds, from Osaka, Japan! She is the Zion Wrestling Queen of Strong Style Champion…the “Osaka Devil”...YUKIKOOOO...KUSAAAAAANAGIIIII!!

Adam LaRue: And watch out Amber…the Devil has Arrived at Invasion!!!

Amber Westgate: Yukiko Kusanagi says she heard Yumi’s knock on her door and once again opened it up to her. She accepted her challenge for the Queen of Strong Style championship but only in exchange for Yumi Akiyama to put something, in her words, of equal value on the line. That being Yumi’s career. I don’t see how a title and a career are the same. Yumi’s betting a lot more than Yukiko is.

Adam LaRue: I would beg to differ, Amber! To some in professional wrestling, their title means everything to them! I call this a pretty even pot!

As her name is announced, she comes to stand in the center of the ring, continuing to just glare hatefully at any and everyone. One hand comes up to unclasp the buckle on her coat before he peels the hood back and slides the garment off of her body, dropping it to the floor for the ringside attendant to take while she goes to her corner and uses the ropes to get some stretching in.

Yukiko hands the title over to the referee and looks across the ring at Yumi. The two rivals, challenger and champion, staring each other down as the referee raises the title to the crowd before passing it out of the ring and calling for the bell!



San Juan’s buzzing for this one as challenger Yumi Akiyama and champion Yukiko Kusanagi step out of their corners and begin circling up. There’s a sadistic grin behind the monstrous smile painted across Yukiko’s face as she and the determined looking Yumi lock eyes and inch closer to each other, looking for a lockup. Movements are slow and methodical at first until Yukiko lunges in, reaching out for Yumi but she steps back, avoiding initial contact with the Osaka Devil. Yukiko laughs and lunges again, shooting low and grabbing for a leg but Yumi gets the leg back and begins to hop on her feet, staying loose. The amped up crowd settles down as the two women continue circling with Yukiko repeatedly testing the waters, trying to provoke Yumi into something. She throws a few kicks at her legs which Yumi pulls back from, beginning to look more and more flustered as the seconds go on.

Amber Westgate: Like a predator playing with her food, Yukiko Kusanagi looks like she’s waiting for Yumi Akiyama to let her guard down and go in for the kill.

Adam LaRue: It’s like a cat playing with a mouse all because the mouse wanted to take a chance going for the cheese. All the mouse has found is trouble!

Eventually, Yukiko offers her hand out for a test of strength to Yumi, wiggling her fingers in the air. Yumi cautiously steps forward and reaches up to lace her fingers with her opponent’s and Yukiko catches her off guard with a sharp kick to the midsection. The crowd boos at the underhandedness as Yumi grabs her stomach and keels over while Yukiko starts immediately unloading with a series of forearms and open hand palm strikes. The ruthless attack backs Yumi up against the ropes where Yukiko starts throwing knees into her midsection while the referee starts to count but Yukiko gets her off the ropes before 5, whipping the unbreakable joshi across the ring. Yukiko dives in at Yumi’s feet but she hops over. Yukiko springs to her feet and looks for a back body drop but Yumi frog leaps over her. Yukiko straightens up and explodes forward, running past Yumi, into the ropes. Yumi comes back off the ropes on the other side as Yukiko launches forward, running across the mat and hits her with a stiff shoulder block, knocking her flat on the canvas. Yumi lands hard with the wind knocked out of her as Yukiko moves to the stomps before measuring up and comes down with a Jumping Knee Drop to the head. She stands again and taunts, hitting a Standing Moonsault across Yumi’s midsection.

Adam LaRue: Champ going right to work on the challenger here!

Amber Westgate: So much on the line for her here. It’s truly an uphill battle for Yumi Akiyama, ladies and gentlemen.

Adam LaRue: What are you talking about, Amber? Yukiko Kusanagi’s got her championship on the line!

Amber Westgate: And Yumi Akiyama’s very career is on the line! Yukiko will have other opportunities but this literally is Yumi’s last shot. If she comes up short here, she’s done for!

Adam LaRue: Such is the price you pay when you make a deal with the Devil!

Yukiko pulls Yumi up by the hair, ignoring the referee’s warning and smashes her in the jaw with a Shotei Palm. Yumi spins around from the impact and Yukiko grabs her by the wrist, pulling her back around into the “St. Vitus Dance (Ripcord Rolling Elbow)” which sends her back into the ropes, repelling her back for Yukiko to hit a Discus Forearm. Yumi drops to a knee and Yukiko comes off the ropes, looking for “The Wizard (Shining Wizard)” but Yumi manages to duck suddenly and Yukiko sails over her head! The crowd gasps, looking for Yumi to mount a comeback but as she rises back up from her evasion, Yukiko comes off the ropes behind her and catches her with “The Wizard” to the back of the head and the crowd groans as Yumi crumples back down to the mat. Yukiko kneels over her, laughing and nodding at her effort despite no dice in the end. She taps her temple and taunts Yumi.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Watashi wa anata yori kashikoi yo!
I’m smarter than you!

Yumi starts to sit up and Yukiko smacks her across the head, taunting her further.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Watashi wa anata yori hayai! Watashi wa anata yori tsuyoi! WATASHI WA ANATA YORI SUGURETE IRU!!!
I’m faster than you! I’m stronger than you! I’M BETTER THAN YOU!!!!

Amber Westgate: Taunting the challenger. Yukiko’s got no love, no sympathy for Yumi!

Adam LaRue: No mercy, Amber! No mercy!

Amber Westgate: None indeed…

Adam LaRue: She’s the longest reigning Queen of Strong Style Champion! Why should she? That’s the difference between these two! Mercy and sympathy didn’t get Yukiko Kusanagi where she is now and it’s certainly not gonna save Yumi Akiyama’s career! It’s that lack of killer instinct that’s gonna send her packing!

Yukiko continues smacking Yumi across the head as she taunts her but as the smacks continue, Yumi lifts her head with a glare in her eyes and starts taking the smacks to the face. Yukiko laughs as she sees the fire rising in Yumi’s eyes as the latter stands to her feet and gets in her face. Yukiko smacks her again, laughing until Yumi hauls off and SLAPS her right back, loud enough for the crowd to hear it. The champion brings a hand to her mouth and slowly turns back to the challenger. Yumi stares defiantly at Yukiko, waiting for her to fire back and she does! Launching into a rage as she throws a forearm but Yumi ducks it and catches Yukiko as they both turn back to face each other! Yumi throws a right hand! Another right hand! A left hand! Another right hand! Another left! Another right! Left! Right! Left! Right! Yukiko’s starting to look rocked on her feet as Yumi switches to Strong Style knees and elbows! She runs back and hits the ropes, looking for a running Shotei Palm Strike but Yukiko twists around her, letting her sail by! Yumi comes back off the ropes right into a running Yakuza Kick from Yukiko which stops her attempt to gain momentum right in its tracks! Looking a little pissed now, Yukiko pulls Yumi back to her feet and delivers “Blizzard of Ozz (Bridging Exploder Suplex)” and covers Yumi, tightly hooking the leg!

ONE!

TWO!

KICKOUT BY YUMI!

The crowd applauds and Yukiko rises to her knees, staring down incredulously at her challenger. She gets to her feet then grabs one of Yumi’s legs, looking for a submission but Yumi starts to fight against it, kicking at Yukiko with her other leg. Yukiko puts a quick stop to it, stepping in and stomping on Yumi’s head before stepping around and administering an Indian Deathlock.

Amber Westgate: Yukiko Kusanagi’s looking to end this match - and Yumi Akiyama’s career - in short timing!

Adam LaRue: She’s sending a message to the locker room, Amber! If you’re gonna make a deal with the Devil, you better have your affairs in order! She is picking the challenger apart! There’s gonna be nothing left after this!

Yumi screams in pain as Yukiko pushes her knee with her foot, torquing the hold on tighter and adding more pressure.

Yukiko Kusanagi: Koko de owari ni dekiru! Koko de itami o owara se rareru nda yo, Yumi-chan! Akiramero!
It can all end here! The pain can all end here, Yumi-chan! Give up!

Yumi Akiyama: NO! NEV–AAAAAAAAAAGGGHH!!!

Yumi shrieks in agony as Yukiko pushes harder against her knee and arches her hips up for more pressure.. She slaps the mat beside her with both hands in anger, resisting the urge to give in.

Adam LaRue: She tapped! She tapped! Yumi tapped!

Amber Westgate: She did not and you know better! Thank god the referee knows it too!

Yukiko laughs sadistically as she watches her opponent writhe in pain before maneuvering to her feet with their legs still grapevine together. She rolls Yumi over onto her stomach and drops down prone, reapplying the pressure. The camera cuts between Yumi and Yukiko’s faces, focusing on the respective pain wracked and gleefully sadistic expressions. Yumi reaches for the ropes but they’re out of range….so she starts crawling…dragging Yukiko behind her as she claws at the mat. Yukiko looks over her shoulder in disbelief at the heart being displayed as Yumi crawls closer to the ropes. The champion plants her hands down firmly on the mat and arches her hips downward, trying to add more pressure but Yumi reaches out and grabs the bottom rope, forcing the break! But Yukiko holds on as long as she can, applying more pressure until the count of 4 before releasing the hold!

Adam LaRue: She’ll tear the knee right out if she can! She is sadistic!

Amber Westgate: Yes we know. And I can’t help but notice you seem to be enjoying this a little too much!

Adam LaRue: What can I say? I love a woman with a nasty side!

Yukiko gets up onto a foot and a knee, shaking her head a little before going right back to work on Yumi. The champion picking the challenger up to her feet and shoving her into the nearby corner. The Osaka Devil cocks back and chops Yumi across the chest. She chops her a second time. She goes for a third but Yumi parries the incoming strike with her forearm and starts fighting her way out of the corner with vicious forearms! Yukiko eats about four of them before catching Yumi by the head and rocks her in the jaw with a forearm of her own. With Yumi staggered, Yukiko scoops her up and sets her across the middle turnbuckles. Trapped with nowhere to go, Yumi hangs in the balance as Yukiko grabs the top turnbuckle and jumps up, bringing her knees down across her back and, in one fluid motion, rolls backwards, back up to her feet and runs in, driving a knee up into Yumi’s ribs! Yukiko pulls Yumi down from the turnbuckle and stands her up in the corner where she rushes across the ring, kicks off of the opposite turnbuckle and comes sprinting back in for a Stinger Splash BUT YUMI MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!!!! Yukiko crashes into the corner and turns right into a rope assisted Enzugiri from Yumi that catches her across the jaw! Yukiko goes stumbling out of the corner and Yumi hits the ropes to run but her targeted knee gives out and she starts to collapse before Yukiko catches her!

Amber Westgate: Aw no! Yumi Akiyama tried to mount some offense finally but her leg’s hurting too badly!

Adam LaRue: Credit to the Devil for her forward thinking!

Yukiko laughs, standing Yumi up and whips her into the ropes, forcing her into a run. As Yumi comes back off the ropes, Yukiko goes for a Spinning Back Elbow but Yumi ducks underneath it, clenching her teeth through the pain burning in her leg. She comes back off the ropes and it’s a Slingblade that takes Yukiko down!!!!! San Juan goes nuts as Yumi stumbles into the ropes, fighting to stay on her feet as she shakes her leg out. Yukiko’s already starting to get up so Yumi stomps the mat to get some feeling back in her leg before rushing past her, hitting the ropes again and hits another Slingblade! This time with more authority!! Yukiko goes down with a proper, violent snap! She’s getting back up still, though, fighting to find her feet again. Yumi keeps her eyes locked in on the champion and rolls her shoulder, gearing up for another Slingblade. She comes off the ropes! Runs past Yukiko! Comes off the ropes again! Past Yukiko once more! Hits the ropes a final time! Third Slingbl–No! Yukiko reaches down and scoops Yumi up, twisting her around! Tilt-A-Whirl Backbr–No! Yumi counters back! SATELLITE DDT SPIKES YUKIKO’S HEAD INTO THE CANVAS!! Yukiko’s head bounces up and she falls back on her ass. Yumi scrambles to her feet and hits the ropes again, launching herself into Yukiko for a Meteora with a hook of the legs!

ONE!

TWO!

KICKOUT BY YUKIKO!

Amber Westgate: The challenger, Yumi Akiyama fighting back with that undying fire!

Adam LaRue: Where the hell did it come from?!

Yumi looks a little frustrated but she keeps her calm and gets to her feet, waiting for Yukiko to sit up again. When she does she hits the ropes and comes in for a Sliding Lariat but Yukiko catches her by the arm with both women rolling through and ends up with Yumi in a Cross Armbar! Yumi struggles to get her feet towards the ropes but they’re nowhere in reach as Yukiko wrenches back on her arm. Yumi fights to get free, pushing Yukiko’s leg off of her neck and back behind her head, allowing her to roll inward and fold Yukiko up for a pin!

ONE!

TWO!

YUKIKO LIFTS A SHOULDER UP!

And in doing so, she throws her other leg around Yumi’s head and transitions into a Triangle Choke, pulling Yumi down to her knees! Yumi pounds a fist against Yukiko’s leg to try and break free but Yukiko wraps a hand around the back of Yumi’s head to apply the choke tighter. Just as it looks like Yumi’s about to start fading, she plants her feet on the mat and pushes forward, rolling Yukiko back onto her shoulders!

ONE!

TWO!

YUKIKO RELEASES TO BREAK THE PIN!

Yumi stumbles back onto her feet as Yukiko rolls backwards and up onto her knees. Yumi steps in and cleans her clock with a Superkick to the jaw!! The champion falls back! The challenger collapses to the mat! The crowd’s going nuts!

Crowd:
THIS IS AWESOME!
THIS IS AWESOME!
THIS IS AWESOME!
THIS IS AWESOME!

Yukiko pushes up onto her elbows and rolls over, starting to crawl towards the corner. Yumi fights her way up to her feet and stumbles towards the champion, reaching for her but Yukiko grabs her suddenly by her gear and yanks her headfirst into the turnbuckle! The crowd boos as Yumi grabs her head and slumps down into the corner as Yukiko gets to her feet, smiling wickedly again. She starts to put the boots to Yumi again, eventually moving to Facewashes before finally planting a boot on Yumi’s throat and pushing in. The referee calls for Yukiko to let up on the choke but the champion begins to mockingly shake (Shinsuke Nakamura’s Good Vibrations) until the count of 4 before pulling her foot back. With the challenger slumped against the bottom turnbuckle, Yukiko moves across the ring then comes running back in where she hits her “Gyrating Bronco Buster”, slamming into Yumi and rudely grinding her pelvis into her face.

Amber Westgate: Insult to injury from the champion!

Adam LaRue: Cover your kids’ eyes, moms and dads!

The referee counts to 4 again before Yukiko backs off, laughing and licking her teeth as she suggestively drags a finger down her chin, all the way down across her stomach. Yumi fights to get up, pulling herself out of the corner and onto the middle rope and Yukiko’s on her again, pounding across her back and shoulders with hammering forearms before pressing her knee across the back of her neck and choking her on the rope itself. The referee counts one more time to 4 before physically pulling Yukiko off and yells that she’s not gonna get another warning. Yukiko just tilts her head, smiling like a madwoman before stepping out onto the apron and watches as Yumi tries to get up again.

Amber Westgate: Oh no. We’ve seen this many times!

Adam LaRue: She’ll knock your head off with this one! Good night Yumi! At least maybe you can re-sign as a referee!

Amber Westgate: For the love of god, not this!

Yumi gets to her feet, leaning through the ropes and Yukiko comes rushing in looking for the “Draping Big Boot!” NO! YUMI SCOUTS IT!! SHE CATCHES YUKIKO AS HER KNEE COMES UP, BARELY MOVING HER HEAD!! GRABS YUKIKO AND ROTATES WHILE STILL BETWEEN THE ROPES INTO A SCOOP POWERSLAM, SLAMMING THE CHAMPION ONTO THE RING APRON!!!!!!

Amber Westgate: GOOD GOD!!!

Adam LaRue: HOLY HELL?!?!

Crowd:
HO-LY SHIT!!
HO-LY SHIT!!
HO-LY SHIT!!
HO-LY SHIT!!

Amber Westgate: Yumi Akiyama with a magnificent counter! Call it desperation if you want! That was beautiful!

Adam LaRue: I’ve never seen anything like it! She just left the champion in a heap on the floor!

Yumi hangs over the middle rope, in awe of herself even as she looks down at Yukiko, writhing on the ringside floor in pain. The referee even slides out to check on the champion as the challenger pulls herself up to her feet, being bid to stay in the ring. After making certain there’s no serious injury, the referee gets back into the ring and starts to count but not for long as Yumi rolls out of the ring and grabs Yukiko, pushing her back in under the bottom rope. She climbs up onto the apron, looking around at the crowd as they cheer for her to go for the finish! Yumi winds up her arm, adjusting her elbow pad as she starts getting light on her feet while Yukiko picks herself up. She waits for the proper moment before leaping up onto the top rope and springing off of it, cocking her elbow back! “DEATH FROM ABOVE (PHENOMENAL FOREARM)” TO—NO!!! YUKIKO SCOUTS THIS ONE AS YUMI COMES FLYING IN!!! “STEEL FEATHER (BLACK MASS KICK)” TAKES YUMI OUT—NO?!?! YUMI LANDS SHORT AND CATCHES THE FOOT!!!! They stare at each other for a split second before Yumi shoves Yukiko back by her leg! Yukiko goes off balance and hits the ropes!! She comes bouncing back into another Superkick from Yumi—NO!!! Yukiko catches the foot this time!! She throws Yumi’s foot away and into the referee’s arms who looks confused for a split second before dropping Yumi’s foot! As the referee does this, Yukiko spins again!! “STEEL FEATHER (BLACK MASS KICK)” ACROSS YUMI’S JAW!!!! Yumi spins out and teeters on her feet before falling over like a tree onto the mat!!!!

Amber Westgate: OHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! STEEL FEATHER!!!

Adam LaRue: LIGHTS OUT!!!! THAT’S IT!!!!

Yukiko pushes the referee out of her way and rolls Yumi over, laying across her and hooking the leg with a sadistic cackle filling the arena.

ONE!

TWO!

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THREE—NO!!!!!

YUMI’S SHOULDER SHOOTS UP!!!!

Yukiko sits back in disbelief as she watches the challenger roll onto her side and gaze up at her with glazed over eyes. Absolutely rocked but not entirely out!

Adam LaRue: I don’t believe that, Amber!!!!

Amber Westgate: The challenger’s digging deep tonight!! Yumi Akiyama’s not hanging them up without a fight for the ages!! Gotta do better than that, champ!!!!!

Yukiko sneers and gets to her feet, grabbing Yumi by the hair as she pulls her up. She doesn’t even take the time to taunt her as she pulls her down under one arm and hooks both of Yumi’s arms behind her back!

Adam LaRue: If the Steel Feather didn’t finish it then this will!!!

Amber Westgate: Yukiko! The champion! Calling for the Black Sabbath!!

Yet just before Yukiko can deliver it, Yumi wriggles and shoves the Osaka Devil away from her! She straightens up as Yukiko steps back in! SUPERKICK TO THE JAW FROM YUMI!!!!! SHE GRABS YUKIKO!!!! TUCKS HER HEAD DOWN!!!! LIFTS HER UP!!!!! “DANGER ZONE (STYLES CLASH)!!!!!!!!” ROLLS HER OVER INTO THE COVER!!!

ONE!

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TWO!

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THREEEEEEEE—

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NO!!!! YUKIKO KICKS OUT!!!!

Yumi covers her face in frustration and falls back, laying on the mat in despair. Both women lie out on the canvas, beaded in sweat and barely moving from exhaustion. Yumi fights to her feet and climbs to the top turnbuckle, finding her balance at the top as Yukiko also starts rising again. Yumi waits for the right moment and she takes flight!! Missile Dropkick to Yukiko but she misses as the champion sidesteps and Yumi crashes onto the mat!!!! Writhing in pain, Yumi’s grabbed and lifted up to her feet and Yukiko goes for the “Kuro Gishiki [Black Sabbath]” again but Yumi pulls loose again!!! Kick to the midsection!!!! She sets Yukiko up for another “Danger Zone!” NO!!! Yukiko grabs Yumi’s legs and lifts her upside down across her back!!!

Adam LaRue: Whoa! What the hell?!?

Amber Westgate: This can’t be good!

Adam LaRue: Generals gathered in their masses, Amber!

Amber Westgate: Just like witches at black masses, Adam!!

Yukiko drops down!!! “WAR PIGS (Over The Shoulder, Belly To Back Piledriver)!!!!!” The crowd groans in horror as Yumi’s head is spiked down into the canvas and she falls completely limp. Yukiko covers, straddling her hips and pinning her arms down above her head in a terribly “suggestive” pose.

ONE!

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TWO!

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THREE!!!!!

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NOOOOO!!! YUMI JOLTS ENOUGH TO GET A SHOULDER UP!!!!

Yukiko sits back on Yumi’s lap, staring down at her in utter disbelief as Yumi stares back up with all of the defiance she can manage in her soul at this moment. Yukiko slaps the mat in anger and rolls out of the ring, storming over to the pedestal where the Queen of Strong Style Championship is and grabs the belt! The crowd boos as the Osaka Devil rolls back into the ring and stands, waiting for Yumi to get to her feet with the belt ready to strike. The referee steps in and grabs the belt, trying to wrestle it away from Yukiko and it becomes a tug of war! Behind Yukiko, Yumi starts getting to her feet. The referee manages to rip the belt out of Yukiko’s grip and the Devil shrieks at the official before turning around just in time to see Yumi coming in for a Superkick!!!! YUKIKO MOVES!!!!! YUMI NAILS THE REFEREE—NO!! She pulls her foot in just in time before it hits and takes a deep breath of relief! So does the ref!!

Adam LaRue: Well that was close!!!

Amber Westgate: No kidding!

Yumi spins around towards Yukiko and the Osaka Devil lets the GREEN MIST FLY!!!!! BUT YUMI DUCKS!!!! THE REF GETS MISTED RIGHT IN THE EYES!!!!!! The belt is dropped to the mat as the referee falls, wiping at their eyes frantically!!! Yukiko screams in rage and spins right into an attempt at a Discus Forearm to Yumi!!!! Yumi ducks and slips behind her!!!! Yukiko turns!!! SUPERKICK TO THE CHAMPION!!!!! Both women collapse to the mat with Yumi’s eyes falling right on the title belt! She looks at Yukiko as the champion holds her jaw and starts crawling towards the corner. Yumi looks at the belt again. She looks at Yukiko. She looks at the belt. Yumi grabs the Queen of Strong Style championship and stares at it in her hand. She clutches it adoringly for a moment before looking to the referee on the outside, still distracted as the ringside doctor pours water into their eyes. A look comes over Yumi’s face as she turns back to look at the champion. A dark look of frustration and all out being fed up. She backs into the corner…and cocks the belt up, ready to go.

Crowd: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Adam LaRue: What is Yumi Akiyama doing?!

Amber Westgate: Oh no! Not like this Yumi!!! Not like this!!!!! Think of everyone who believes in you!!!! Everyone who admires your spirit!!!!! Don’t do this!!!!

Crowd:
NO! NO! NO! NO!
NO! NO! NO! NO!
NO! NO! NO! NO!
NO! NO! NO! NO!

Yukiko claws her way up to her feet in the corner, having no idea that Yumi’s honed in on her for the final blow. That look fades from Yumi’s face, however, as she looks around her at the pleading crowd. Tears stream down her face and an anguished sob escapes her….as she throws the championship through the ropes and out to the floor.

Crowd: YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

Amber Westgate: There you go, Yumi!!!

Adam LaRue: As I said before! A lack of killer instinct!

Amber Westgate: Noooo no no, Adam. She has integrity!!! She doesn’t wanna win it like that!!

Adam LaRue: She needs to think about her career!! It’s kill or be killed and if she loses this match then her career’s dead!

Yumi steps out of the ring onto the apron and moves down along it until she’s right across from Yukiko now. She’s looking for another attempt at “Death From Above” as Yukiko steps out of the corner and turns around. Yumi springs up and launches herself in!!!! Yukiko catches her out of the air again with a kick to the midsection!!! She hooks the arms!!!! “KURO GISHIKI [BLACK SABBATH] (DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER)!!!!” YUMI’S HEAD IS SPIKED INTO THE CANVAS!!!!! YUKIKO COVERS AND YELLS FOR THE REFEREE!!!!!

Adam LaRue: Get in there ref!!!! Make the count!!!!

Amber Westgate: Oh god. I hate to see this!!

Adam LaRue: Amber! Objectiveness!

Amber Westgate: I understand, Adam! But you gotta have a heart in this instance!!

The referee just then finishes clearing their eyes and crawls back into the ring, seeing the cover. They scramble over and make the count!!!!!

ONE!

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TWO!!

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THREE!!!

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NO!!!!! YUMI’S GOT HER FOOT ON THE ROPES!!!!

The referee spots it just before their hand hits the mat for the third time and they point it out!!!! Yukiko can’t believe it and she starts grabbing at the referee’s shirt, cursing in Japanese. The referee pulls free and warns her not to touch them again, even motioning to the green staining their face, indicating Yukiko should count herself lucky as it is! Yukiko turns to Yumi on the mat with a murderous intent in her eyes and grabs her up. This time she lifts her and sets her up onto the top turnbuckle, climbing up with her. She hooks the challenger’s arms behind her back again.

Adam LaRue: Uh-ohhhhhhh!!!! The Sabbath’s about to get Bloody!!!

Amber Westgate: Nobody has ever kicked out of this one, Adam!

Adam LaRue: And I don’t think Yumi Akiyama’s gonna be the one to break that trope!

Yukiko calls for the “Buraddi Kuro Gishiki [Bloody Black Sabbath] (Avalanche Double Underhook Brainbuster)” but Yumi finds some life in herself and starts struggling to get her arms free. She gets one loose and starts punching Yukiko in the side to get her head and other arm loose. She eventually does and it becomes an exchange of shots up on the turnbuckle. The referee pleads for the two to get down but they keep firing away at each other until Yumi manages to score a forearm to the jaw, rocking Yukiko and causing her to falter in returning a shot. Yumi seizes the window of opportunity and picks Yukiko up across her shoulders, planting her feet on the middle turnbuckle!

Amber Westgate: Oh my!

Adam LaRue: What is Yumi doing?!

Yumi holds on tight to Yukiko and lifts her into a Fireman’s Carry as she stands up, lifting her ass off the top turnbuckle. The crowd looks on in utter awe at this display as Yumi jumps off the turnbuckle and DRILLS YUKIKO ONTO THE MAT WITH A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!!!!!! San Juan goes wild as Yukiko sprawls out on the mat in pain with the referee sliding in to check on both women!!! Yumi crawls to the apron again and stands up outside of the ropes. Yukiko clutches her neck as she starts to climb up to her feet. Yumi locks her eyes on Yukiko and bounces on her feet in anticipation. She barely waits for Yukiko to turn this time before she leaps onto the top rope and springs off. Yukiko turns and looks up all too late as Yumi comes down!!!! “DEATH FROM ABOVE (PHENOMENAL FOREARM)!!!!!” Yukiko and Yumi crash to the mat with Yukiko lying prone and lifting her head. Eyes glazed over. Yumi hastily rises to her feet as quickly as she can manage and pulls Yukiko up into position!! She lifts her!!! “DANGER ZONE (STYLES CLASH)!!!!!” Yumi rolls through however not into a cover but a full rotation where she’s on her knees again. She lifts Yukiko again!!!! ANOTHER “DANGER ZONE!” Yumi rolls through once more! Cover?! NO! She lifts Yukiko up again!!!! A THIRD “DANGER ZONE” TO THE OSAKA DEVIL!!!!!! This time she tries to roll over into the pinning position but she’s too exhausted so she releases Yukiko and just pushes her over onto her back. Yumi lies back over her and hooks the leg.

ONE!

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TWO!!

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THREEEEEEEE?!

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YES!!!! THREE!!!!!!



Crowd: YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!

Amber Westgate: SHE DID IT!!!

Adam LaRue: I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE IT!!!!

Amber Westgate: YUMI’S DONE IT!!!!

Adam LaRue: I’LL BE DAMNED!!!!

Darrion Hughes: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…..AAAAAAAAAAAAND….NEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWW…ZION WRESTLING QUEEN OF STRONG STYLE CHAMPION…..YUMIIIIIII….AKIIIIIYAMAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

Neither of the two women move as “Unbreakable” plays on the PA in the arena, barely able to be heard over the roaring crowd. Yumi eventually sits up, slowly, exhausted and turns to see the Queen of Strong Style Championship being presented to her by the referee. It doesn’t register for her at first until she hears her music playing throughout the arena and the tears come back. Tears of relief as she takes the title with shaky hands and is helped to her feet by the referee. The referee raises one of her arms as Yumi stares down at the belt in her other hand, shaking with tears as she lifts the belt high to the screaming crowd.

Amber Westgate: What was that you said earlier, Adam?

Adam LaRue: You know what? I take it back, Amber! Killer instinct will get you far, yes. But Yumi Akiyama just proved to the world that heart and determination will get you just as far!

The referee releases Yumi’s arm and moves to Yukiko to help her up. Yukiko claws her way to her feet up the referee’s pants and shirt before pushing them away and stares at the newly crowned champion as Yumi turns to notice her again. The two stare each other down. Yumi slowly rests the title over her shoulder, watching Yukiko approach her slowly. The champion slowly extends a hand out, gaining her composure. Yukiko looks down at the hand…back up at Yumi…and slaps her hand away!!! Yumi shakes her head and the crowd starts to boo when Yukiko suddenly grabs her by the same arm and yanks her forward right into….a hug!!!!! San Juan gives a pop as the two opponents…the two rivals…share their hug in the middle of the ring.

Adam LaRue: I never thought I would see the day.

Amber Westgate: You and me both, partner!

Yukiko releases Yumi and steps back, looking between her and the title on her shoulder. Torn with her own emotion. But she nods as she steps back and bows to the new champion. Yumi fights another rush of emotions and returns the bow before Yukiko rolls out of the ring and leaves Yumi to her celebration as San Juan stands and applauds both competitors for their battle.

WINNER: YUMI AKIYAMA (ANDNEW)
RESULT: PINFALL (DANGER ZONE)

[Kai Morgan]

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