Post by Kai Morgan on Oct 26, 2024 19:43:04 GMT
Before the intro package to Fusion can fully finish, we hear audio from ringside overlapping it all!
? ? ?: Yo! Nuh uh! Cut the fucking music, we getting this show on the road now!
We suddenly cut away from the opening video package, where we see none other than Jessi Ozborne, in her street clothes and standing at the commentary table! She has a headset in hand as she stands next to Adam LaRue, his head naked as ever as we see who she took it from!
Jessi Ozborne: Sorry, but I got some business to take care of, and this show ain’t moving along until I take care of it! See, last week, Damian Simmons came out here and attacked me from behind! Then afterwards his wife comes to me, and says it’s nothing personal?
Jessi’s face scrunches up in feigned confusion!
Jessi Ozborne: Nah…I don’t do that “nothing personal” shit. It’s as simple as this, homie: You get a lick on me, I get mine back. So Katie, I know you’re watching…tell ya big, hairy bitch it’s on sight! Come and find me!
Jessi slams down the headset, and almost perfectly on time, she turns around to a Big Boot from Damian Simmons! The shot sends her toppling over the announce table, with the Hardcore Champion standing over her as she looks to crawl away!
Amber Westgate: Well…be careful what you wish for Jessi!
Adam LaRue: That disgusting hoodlum got spit on my mic!
Damian grabs Jessi up, tossing her into the steel steps with ease! Jessi is clearly out of her depth against Damian, slumping to the floor as he slowly stalks her! He pulls Jessi away from the steps, but this is what helps her turn the tides! As she’s pulled away, something shiny is revealed to be in her hand! It’s Brenda, Jessi’s thumbtack baseball bat! She begins to swing on Simmons with it, nailing him in the arm with the weapon!
Adam LaRue: Where the hell did she get that from?!
Amber Westgate: It looks like she had it stashed away, Adam! Jessi Ozborne was prepared for this!
Damian is caught off guard with the shot sending him buckling away slightly, Ozborne follows up with another shot, this time to the back! It’s then we see a rare moment of Damian running away from this opposition, if only a little bit to get some reprieve against the barricade! But Ozborne is quick to catch up with him, ramming him over the barrier with the bat! She climbs over, and the fight is on, with the two going blow for blow in the crowd!
Amber Westgate: Well, this was obviously not a planned part of programming tonight! Let’s hear a word from our affiliates as we get things back on track!
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Backstage, just before the opening match was set to take place between Aimihan Divata and Aaron Asphyxia, the cameras managed to find Aimi walking down the hallway with her cousin and manager, Tala Divata. There was a mixed reaction from the crowd, most cheering for Aimihan after seeing what she had been capable of during Wrestle League season 2 but also a few boos mixed in upon seeing Tala because of her association with The Purge on Mayhem.The two family members could be seen talking, and it could easily be presumed that they were talking about Aimi’s debut match for the Fight for the Future tournament that was set to open the show. As the cameras got closer, they began picking up on the conversation between the two women.
Aimihan Divata: I don’t know, Tala…that’s not really my style. I want to win the right way…
Tala rolled her eyes as she listened to her youngest cousin. She knew that the woman was good hearted and wanted to do things by the book, so to speak, but Tala had also seen more of how the wrestling world worked and what needed to be done sometimes. Tala moved to step in front of Aimihan, making the younger woman stop in her tracks.
Tala Divata: Look Aimi, I know how you are. But the truth of the matter is…do you want to win or do you want to lose? Because your mind frame is how you lose, consistently.
Aimihan Divata: I mean…I want to win. What you were talking about though, it’s not right. No, Zara wasn’t always innocent in the ring, but look at what she managed to do even when she was being good. She was a champion multiple times over!
Tala shook her head at the mention of their other cousin. She carefully licked her lips, not wanting to smear her lipstick, and let out a sigh.
Tala Divata: Show me you can do it your way, and I’ll consider leaving the topic alone…for now. If you can’t…well, I might have to talk to Jack and the guys about giving you some lessons in dealing with people properly.
Aimi’s eyes widened a little at the idea of Tala trying to get her to do things differently. She had been watching the shows, of course, and Tala knew that Aimi didn’t agree with how things were going down on Mayhem. She crossed her arms over her chest and pouted a little as she looked at Tala.
Aimihan Divata: Even if I lose tonight, Tala, you can’t force me to change. Even Z would tell you that, and you know it! Aaron is a veteran, and she’s not going to be easy to beat tonight.
Tala Divata: A veteran that hasn’t consistently been in the ring for a while. You should have no problems with her. Now come on…it’s almost time for your match.
With that, Tala spun on her heels and began heading down the hallway again, heading towards the gorilla position. Aimihan watched her cousin walk away for a second, the pout still on her face as she began wondering if she had made a mistake in asking the redhead to be her manager. Letting out a small sigh, Aimi began following Tala, a frown remaining on her face as she did.
OPENING CONTEST: AIMIHAN DIVATA VS AARON ASPHYXIA
FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE QUARTERFINAL MATCH
Darrion Hughes: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: And is a Quarterfinal Match in the Fight For The Future Tournament!
Introducing first…from Seattle, Washington…weighing in at 123 lbs…Aimihan! Divata!
And her opponent…from Colorado Springs, Colorado…weighing in at 118 lbs…Aaron Asphyxia!
Amber Westgate: A mix of veterans and newcomers in this opening match for Fusion’s leg of the Fight For The Future Tournament! What do you think these two bring to the table?
Adam LaRue: Aaron Asphyxia may have the upper hand in terms of experience, but you can’t count out Aimihan Divata and her finally legacy! She comes from a whole family of fighters, and that spirit may just be genetically gifted to her! That’s something experience can’t teach!
The match began with blistering speed, as both Aaron Asphyxia and Aimihan Divata unleashed an array of blistering strikes and counters, each vying to establish dominance early. Aaron was first to push the pace, surprising Aimihan with a quick Thesz Press and raining down multiple punches. Just as Aimihan began to fend off Aaron's relentless assault, Aaron transitioned seamlessly into a Dragonrana, flipping her opponent to the mat with precision. Aimihan, though dazed, was quick to her feet, retaliating with a lightning-fast Spinning Heel Kick that landed squarely on Aaron's jaw, sending her reeling into the ropes. Aaron tried to shake off the impact, but Aimihan followed up with a powerful lariat, slamming Aaron to the canvas. Both competitors exchanged fierce glances, realizing they were up against someone equally formidable.
As the match wore on, Aimihan gained the upper hand, dazzling the crowd with her impressive aerial offense. She ascended the top rope and launched into her Falling Star, aiming straight for Aaron’s midsection. Aaron rolled at the last moment, causing Aimihan to crash hard on the mat, clutching her ribs in agony. Aaron seized the opportunity, darting toward her fallen opponent and locking her into the brutal Camel Clutch, Choke on This. Aimihan gritted her teeth, refusing to submit, her fingers clawing at the mat in a desperate attempt to reach the ropes. With a surge of strength, she twisted out of Aaron’s grasp, but just as she rose to her feet, Aaron struck with a step-up Enzuigiri, stunning Aimihan and leaving her vulnerable for a swift, slingshot Bulldog into the turnbuckle. Aimihan staggered, but she wasn’t done yet.
With Aimihan visibly exhausted and struggling to maintain her stance, Aaron spotted her opening. She swiftly ensnared Aimihan in her lethal submission finisher, the KILLER COLLISION, twisting her body around Aimihan’s back and wrenching her neck and shoulder in a merciless hold. Aimihan gasped, her hand hovering above the mat as she fought to escape, her face contorted in pain. But Aaron’s grip tightened, each second draining more of Aimihan's resolve. Finally, unable to withstand the pressure any longer, Aimihan tapped out, her hand slapping against Aaron in surrender.
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match, via submission…Aaron Asphyxia!
Amber Westgate: Huge win by Aaron Asphyxia tonight, as she advances to the semi-finals!
Adam LaRue: She joins the likes of Matsushita Sora and Olly on Mayhem thanks to that brutal Killer Collision! We’ll see later on tonight who will be joining her!
Asphyxia stands tall as we fade!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: And is a Quarterfinal Match in the Fight For The Future Tournament!
Introducing first…from Seattle, Washington…weighing in at 123 lbs…Aimihan! Divata!
And her opponent…from Colorado Springs, Colorado…weighing in at 118 lbs…Aaron Asphyxia!
Amber Westgate: A mix of veterans and newcomers in this opening match for Fusion’s leg of the Fight For The Future Tournament! What do you think these two bring to the table?
Adam LaRue: Aaron Asphyxia may have the upper hand in terms of experience, but you can’t count out Aimihan Divata and her finally legacy! She comes from a whole family of fighters, and that spirit may just be genetically gifted to her! That’s something experience can’t teach!
The match began with blistering speed, as both Aaron Asphyxia and Aimihan Divata unleashed an array of blistering strikes and counters, each vying to establish dominance early. Aaron was first to push the pace, surprising Aimihan with a quick Thesz Press and raining down multiple punches. Just as Aimihan began to fend off Aaron's relentless assault, Aaron transitioned seamlessly into a Dragonrana, flipping her opponent to the mat with precision. Aimihan, though dazed, was quick to her feet, retaliating with a lightning-fast Spinning Heel Kick that landed squarely on Aaron's jaw, sending her reeling into the ropes. Aaron tried to shake off the impact, but Aimihan followed up with a powerful lariat, slamming Aaron to the canvas. Both competitors exchanged fierce glances, realizing they were up against someone equally formidable.
As the match wore on, Aimihan gained the upper hand, dazzling the crowd with her impressive aerial offense. She ascended the top rope and launched into her Falling Star, aiming straight for Aaron’s midsection. Aaron rolled at the last moment, causing Aimihan to crash hard on the mat, clutching her ribs in agony. Aaron seized the opportunity, darting toward her fallen opponent and locking her into the brutal Camel Clutch, Choke on This. Aimihan gritted her teeth, refusing to submit, her fingers clawing at the mat in a desperate attempt to reach the ropes. With a surge of strength, she twisted out of Aaron’s grasp, but just as she rose to her feet, Aaron struck with a step-up Enzuigiri, stunning Aimihan and leaving her vulnerable for a swift, slingshot Bulldog into the turnbuckle. Aimihan staggered, but she wasn’t done yet.
With Aimihan visibly exhausted and struggling to maintain her stance, Aaron spotted her opening. She swiftly ensnared Aimihan in her lethal submission finisher, the KILLER COLLISION, twisting her body around Aimihan’s back and wrenching her neck and shoulder in a merciless hold. Aimihan gasped, her hand hovering above the mat as she fought to escape, her face contorted in pain. But Aaron’s grip tightened, each second draining more of Aimihan's resolve. Finally, unable to withstand the pressure any longer, Aimihan tapped out, her hand slapping against Aaron in surrender.
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match, via submission…Aaron Asphyxia!
Amber Westgate: Huge win by Aaron Asphyxia tonight, as she advances to the semi-finals!
Adam LaRue: She joins the likes of Matsushita Sora and Olly on Mayhem thanks to that brutal Killer Collision! We’ll see later on tonight who will be joining her!
Asphyxia stands tall as we fade!
RESULT: SUBMISSION (KILLER COLLISION)
NateWantsToBattle’s Until The Wolves Come Out begins to play but the crowd’s reaction to the Alexis Lemon imagery on the screens make the music difficult to hear.
Lemon, dressed all in black, steps out onto the stage, a proud smile on her face. She stands at the top of the stage and soaks in the response she’s receiving. Some are cheering for her, others are booing. But neither side draws a specific reaction.
Amber Westgate: A lot of questions surrounding that woman, Alexis Lemon.
Adam LaRue: Right. The former Internet champion made her surprise return last week, costing her former stablemate, Nadia Allen, her Viral championship. She’s remained dismissive and quiet on the subject so hopefully we’ll get some answers now.
As she makes her way down the ramp, Lexi passes a fan with a Queens of Chaos sign in the front row. Spotting this sign makes Lexi’s smile drop for just a moment, replaced with a look of disgust before she resumes her walk.
Stepping into the ring, Lemon keeps her nonchalant pace as she wanders over to accept a microphone from a ringside tech, giving a polite “thanks” as she does. She then makes it to the center of the ring, allowing the music to quiet to a stop before raising the mic to her black painted lips.
Alexis Lemon: So… How’s everyone doing tonight?
She begins to giggle as she’s met with impatient boos.
Alexis Lemon: I figured. I’m guessing you all want me to explain what last week was about, right?
Amber Westgate: Yes, very much.
Alexis Lemon: I mean… sure. But I don’t really see why. It shouldn’t be a surprise. But then again everyone seems to be blind to the stuff I can see. So let’s get into it.
Lexi begins to walk the ring in slow circles.
Alexis Lemon: My last stint in Zion. I don’t know if any of you remember since I wasn’t used at all in the last three months or so of my contract. But I was pretty successful. I ended the longest reign in the history of the Youtube championship, introduced its replacement in the Internet championship, and then held that one longer than anyone to this day.
A list of accomplishments that should fill someone with pride, but Lexi’s expression is one of disdain.
Alexis Lemon: You know what sticks in my craw about all that though? I had help. I only ended Legion’s reign because the Queens of Chaos backed me up. Doesn’t matter if I had the match won on my own. I did, by the way. No, that’s all moot because I had help. Regardless of if I needed it or not, I had help.
She stops walking for a moment to brush a stray hair out of her face, a frustrated smile on her lips.
Alexis Lemon: It only took leaving this place for me to understand what was going on. I joined that group because I wanted to be a part of something. I only wanted to be part of something. But it was clear they didn’t care about me. It’s like being at a job where “we’re one big family!” It’s all a lie. Everyone’s out for themselves and if you aren’t at the top, you don’t matter.
She chuckles again.
Alexis Lemon: You know, in Limitless Wrestling, I was a trios champion with my wife and Jessi Ozbourne. It was actually my first title in all of pro wrestling. But did you know that, if the titles weren’t retired, Risa and I were going to be replaced with two of Jessi’s more important partners?
A small “Jessi” chant breaks out amongst the crowd.
Alexis Lemon: I wasn’t good enough to stand alongside the great leader. My wife wasn’t good enough for her either. At least Risa’s stock within the group rose when she came back from her injury. Something I am deeply proud of her for. But I didn’t get that special treatment. Alexis Lemon was just another cog in the machine. And if I got injured, do you think they’d care? Of course not. I’d be replaced as soon as they noticed I was missing, if they noticed at all. And you can boo me for it, but you know I’m right. If you’re not one of the popular kids, you aren’t anything to them.
The boos for Lemon only continue to grow
Alexis Lemon: Can you tell just how long I’ve kept all of this to myself? I never said anything because I knew this is what I would get. That group has everyone wrapped around their finger and anyone who speaks out against them is cast out. I watched it happen while I was in the group as well as when I left. But at this point, I don’t care. I know I’m not going to do much on my own, but I’m tired of staying quiet. I’m going to let the Queens of Chaos know exactly how I feel about them.
Lexi turns to the nearest camera and looks down the lens.
Alexis Lemon: And Nadia… Last week was nothing personal to you. But if that’s the company you keep, I’m gonna have to deal with you. I recommend you make a decision.
Lexi’s music hits once again as she gives the camera a little wave before flipping the mic onto the ground and quickly exits the ring. As she walks up the ramp, Lexi continues to chirp at the fans as they voice their displeasure.
Adam LaRue: Well, there we have it. It appears Alexis Lemon has declared war on the Queens of Chaos…
MATCH #2: AUBRIANNA POWERS VS BRITTANY WILLIAMS
Inside the National Gymnasium, the match between Aubrianna Powers and Brittany Williams for the second match of the Fusion card. Both women are in their separate corners with the audience of San Salvador, El Salvador completely ready to witness amazing spectacle between the two competitors. Both women leave their corners and circle the ring where they lock up in a traditional collar and elbow tie up. Aubrianna manages to secure the Side Headlock before flipping her down onto the canvas with a Side Headlock Takedown!
Adam LaRue: Welcome back to Friday Night Fusion! In our second match of the night, Aubrianna Powers and Brittany Williams are facing off for a chance to rise up in the ranks on the Fusion roster!
Amber Westgate: Friday Night Fusion has been pushing the limitations on where to go and bringing the action! The greatest thing about this show is anything can happen. Brittany Williams and Aubrianna Powers could make a lot of changes on the roster with this match tonight!
The submission in hold has Brittany’s head in a bad predicament. However, Brittany pulls her legs backwards and places them around her head to pull her down into a Scissors Choke. Powers tries her best to fight out of it but Williams adds more pressure on the throat. The referee looks down and sees Aubrianna shifting her weight around to get out of the submission to kick her in the chest but Brittany ducks under the leg and kips back to her feet. She leaps off the mat for an Enzuigiri Kick into the head of her opponent!
Adam LaRue: Brittany Williams fighting back after almost getting kicked in the chest! The leaping kick caught Powers off guard!
Aubrianna falls down onto the canvas and rubs her head from the blow. Brittany reaches down and helps her back up to her feet before launching her into the nearest corner. Her body slams against the turnbuckles and Brittany comes charging in with a Running Forearm Blow into her head! Aubriana feels the impact and she drags her out for a Suplex attempt but Powers twists her around for a Twisting Neckbreaker!
Crowd:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Amber Westgate: Twisting Neckbreaker by Aubrianna Powers! She countered the Suplex attempt and now has the advantage on her side! Here comes the pin attempt!
ONE...!
TWO...!
She kicks out from the pin attempt. Aubrianna stands up and tells the referee to count faster. Brittany tries to get back on her feet, crawling to the ropes but Powers places her throat on the middle rope and puts a knee to the back of her head, choking her out. The referee almost counts to four to which she releases the hold; She drags her into the center by a handful of her hair and plants her down on the canvas from behind with a Sit-Out Reverse DDT!
Adam LaRue: Sit-Out Reverse DDT! She nearly busted her entire head open with the blow! Here comes the pin attempt!
ONE...!
TWO...!
Brittany kicks out again and Aubrianna gets annoyed. She stands up and demands the referee to act better. The audience boos and the time away has Brittany ready to fight back. Powers reaches down for head only to find Brianna kick her in the head from the ground. The blow causes Powers to step back and Brittany is back on her feet before breaking off into a charge for a Running Hurricanrana taking her down onto the canvas!
Amber Westgate: Brittany Williams has the momentum back on her side and she’s using her speed to get back into this match! What a strong Hurricanrana!
Powers rolls forward from the landing and is back on her feet. She turns around to see Williams flying from the top rope after being on the apron executing a strong Springboard Clothesline! Aubrianna is down on the canvas in the center of the ring and Brittany charges to the ropes, leaps onto the middle one and launches backwards for the Lionsault onto Aubrianna Powers!
Crowd:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Adam LaRue: Lionsault! Tell that noob to stay down because Brianna is going to win!
ONE...!
TWO...!
THR-
Aubrianna kicks out from the pin attempt and Brittany can’t believe it! On the other hand, she can’t let up on the momentum. She rolls under the bottom rope to the apron then climbs up to the top rope. With her opponent's insight, she leaps off the top rope for the finishing Frog Splash but Powers moves away from the last moment! Brittany collapses onto the canvas and rolls around while Powers gets back up confident in her chance to regain the match.
Amber Westgate: The finishing Frog Splash became a crash and burn! Aubrianna Powers has her and looking to end it!
Aubriana measures her opponent who uses the ropes to stand on her feet. When Brittany turns around, Aubrianna spins around kicking her directly in the head that causes her to fall down onto the mat!
Adam LaRue: Most Valuable Kick! She nailed her clean in the temple and she’s going for the finishing Moonsault!
Aubrianna demands for the fans to watch her. She screams that she’s the real high-flier in this match and climbs the turnbuckles up to the top rope. With one great leap backwards, she goes for the picture perfect Moonsault but to no avail as Brittany dives out of the way. With Powers hitting the mat hard, Brittany turns her over onto her back for the pin where the referee slides down but doesn’t see that Brittany has her feet on the ropes for help!
Amber Westgate: Brittany moves out of the way but she has her feet on the ropes! Ref, look!
ONE...!
TWO...!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: Here is your winner by pinfall, Brittany Williams!
Brittany stands up from the successful pin before rolling out of the win after Aubrianna sits up realizing what happened. She looks to the referee who tells her it's official but she stands up screaming in his face trying to convince him regarding her using the ropes. On the other hand, Brittany is enjoying her victory watching Aubrianna go off on the official.
RESULT: PINFALL (FLASH PIN)
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MATCH #3: RÓISÍN VS ? ? ?
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Darrion Hughes: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…from Galway, Ireland…weighing in at 135 lbs…Róisín
And her opponent…
Amber Westgate: WHOA!!
Darrion Hughes: From Coney Island, New York…weighing in at 133 lbs…Austin! St. Croix!
Amber Westgate: Austin St. Croix, formerly one-half of The DataDames and a former World Tag Team Champion! She’s back after nearly a year on the shelf after suffering an injury at the hands of Daria Dorsey!
Adam LaRue: She suffered that injury almost one year to the day at Fusion: Bloodsport III! Now she’s back, and a full moment it could be if she were to win gold at the very same event her career was put in jeopardy!
Amber Westgate: She’s just two wins away from doing just that, and one of them may not be a guarantee! Róisín is about as tough as they come, and she’s still riding the high of a win of her own!
St. Croix and Róisín lock up off the opening bell, with the latter gaining the upper hand with a Wristlock! She may have been caught off guard with her opponent, but Róisín’s a student of the game, knowing her opponent’s last exploits well! She targets the formerly injured arm, nailing it with an Elbow and sending St. Croix stumbling away! Róisín follows up, catching St. Croix from behind with a Chop Block that sends her to her hands and knees! She then rushes up to St. Croix, punting the tender arm and sending her crumbling to the mat! Róisín with a pin, with St. Croix kicking out at two! Róisín is quick to scoop St. Croix to her feet, wrenching the arm and looking for another strike to it! But St. Croix is quick to counter, dropping to the mat and rolling Róisín down with a Snapmare! Both competitors make it to their feet, with St. Croix catching Róisín with a Dropkick! They get to their feet again, this time with St. Croix catching Róisín with an Enziguri! She kips up off this move, getting the crowd hyped as Róisín gets to her feet, catching a Jumping Calf Kick for her trouble!
St. Croix gets herself in the corner, waiting for a Róisín to get to her feet before rushing towards her! But Róisín is quick, advancing towards St. Croix and clobbering her with a Leaping Clothesline! She quickly hits the ropes, catching St. Croix as she tries to get up with a Leg Drop to the back of the neck! She quickly goes for the pin, with St. Croix kicking out at two! Róisín looks to finish this off now, getting St. Croix up and putting her in position for her signature Piledriver! But St. Croix doesn’t budge when it comes to the lift, instead countering by pumping Róisín onto her shoulders! She throws her off, nailing her with the Ushigoroshi! Pin by St. Croix, with Róisín kicking out right before three!
St. Croix gets Róisín up, looking to seal the deal with the Wonder Wheel! But Róisín twists out of the Moonlight Drive attempt, catching St. Croix off guard with a Backslide Pin! The referee’s hand just barely misses the mat for the three as St. Croix kicks out, saving herself in this match! She doesn’t get to breathe for long however, with Róisín nailing her with a boot to the midsection before dropping her with a Piledriver! Pin by Róisín, with St. Croix once again getting a shoulder up before three!
Róisín pulls St. Croix to her feet, getting her in position before going for the Wristlock Ripcord Lariat! But St. Croix ducks underneath it, smuggling Róisín right into position before hitting the Wonder Wheel (Moonlight Drive)! Pin by St. Croix, with the referee counting the three for the win!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Austin! St. Croix!
Amber Westgate: Austin St. Croix makes her return in grand fashion tonight, and has now earned herself a shot at the National Championship!
Adam LaRue: She had the element of surprise on her side tonight, but will she be able to get it done in two weeks time against a champion on top of her game and ready for her? We’ll find out soon, but for now, it’s celebration time!
St. Croix celebrates with the crowd as we fade!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…from Galway, Ireland…weighing in at 135 lbs…Róisín
And her opponent…
Amber Westgate: WHOA!!
Darrion Hughes: From Coney Island, New York…weighing in at 133 lbs…Austin! St. Croix!
Amber Westgate: Austin St. Croix, formerly one-half of The DataDames and a former World Tag Team Champion! She’s back after nearly a year on the shelf after suffering an injury at the hands of Daria Dorsey!
Adam LaRue: She suffered that injury almost one year to the day at Fusion: Bloodsport III! Now she’s back, and a full moment it could be if she were to win gold at the very same event her career was put in jeopardy!
Amber Westgate: She’s just two wins away from doing just that, and one of them may not be a guarantee! Róisín is about as tough as they come, and she’s still riding the high of a win of her own!
St. Croix and Róisín lock up off the opening bell, with the latter gaining the upper hand with a Wristlock! She may have been caught off guard with her opponent, but Róisín’s a student of the game, knowing her opponent’s last exploits well! She targets the formerly injured arm, nailing it with an Elbow and sending St. Croix stumbling away! Róisín follows up, catching St. Croix from behind with a Chop Block that sends her to her hands and knees! She then rushes up to St. Croix, punting the tender arm and sending her crumbling to the mat! Róisín with a pin, with St. Croix kicking out at two! Róisín is quick to scoop St. Croix to her feet, wrenching the arm and looking for another strike to it! But St. Croix is quick to counter, dropping to the mat and rolling Róisín down with a Snapmare! Both competitors make it to their feet, with St. Croix catching Róisín with a Dropkick! They get to their feet again, this time with St. Croix catching Róisín with an Enziguri! She kips up off this move, getting the crowd hyped as Róisín gets to her feet, catching a Jumping Calf Kick for her trouble!
St. Croix gets herself in the corner, waiting for a Róisín to get to her feet before rushing towards her! But Róisín is quick, advancing towards St. Croix and clobbering her with a Leaping Clothesline! She quickly hits the ropes, catching St. Croix as she tries to get up with a Leg Drop to the back of the neck! She quickly goes for the pin, with St. Croix kicking out at two! Róisín looks to finish this off now, getting St. Croix up and putting her in position for her signature Piledriver! But St. Croix doesn’t budge when it comes to the lift, instead countering by pumping Róisín onto her shoulders! She throws her off, nailing her with the Ushigoroshi! Pin by St. Croix, with Róisín kicking out right before three!
St. Croix gets Róisín up, looking to seal the deal with the Wonder Wheel! But Róisín twists out of the Moonlight Drive attempt, catching St. Croix off guard with a Backslide Pin! The referee’s hand just barely misses the mat for the three as St. Croix kicks out, saving herself in this match! She doesn’t get to breathe for long however, with Róisín nailing her with a boot to the midsection before dropping her with a Piledriver! Pin by Róisín, with St. Croix once again getting a shoulder up before three!
Róisín pulls St. Croix to her feet, getting her in position before going for the Wristlock Ripcord Lariat! But St. Croix ducks underneath it, smuggling Róisín right into position before hitting the Wonder Wheel (Moonlight Drive)! Pin by St. Croix, with the referee counting the three for the win!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Austin! St. Croix!
Amber Westgate: Austin St. Croix makes her return in grand fashion tonight, and has now earned herself a shot at the National Championship!
Adam LaRue: She had the element of surprise on her side tonight, but will she be able to get it done in two weeks time against a champion on top of her game and ready for her? We’ll find out soon, but for now, it’s celebration time!
St. Croix celebrates with the crowd as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (WONDER WHEEL)
We cut to the parking garage of the arena, where we see Jessi Ozborne and Damian Simmons still fighting it out!
Amber Westgate: They’re still going?! What are these two made of?!
Adam LaRue: Vengeance and pure hatred!
Jessi seemingly has the upper hand, nailing Damian with the shot to the midsection with Brenda that sends him buckling over the trunk of a car! Jessi seems to get an idea from this, nailing Damian’s head against the back of the car before opening up the trunk and pushing him inside!
Adam LaRue: The more things change, the more they stay the same! We all know what happened to the last poor bastard Jessi did that to!
Jessi turns around, trying to catch her breath after the hellacious battle she had been through! Before she can pop out the champagne, however, some noise can be heard from the trunk! Jessi turns back to the car, just in time to see the trunk pop open, with Damian punching and kicking through the door!
Amber Westgate: Holy shit!
Jessi Ozborne: Holy shit…
Damian climbs out of the trunk with ease, as Jessi looks for another swing with Brenda! But Damian swats the bat away, before nailing Jessi with a Shoulder Tackle! He then grabs Jessi up, dragging her towards the parking validation booth at the edge of the garage! He clamps a hand around her throat, with Jessi going for a bevy of stiff Forearms to get him to let go! It’s not enough however, with Damian pushing Jessi up and throwing her through the glass window of the booth!
Amber Westgate: HOLY SHIT!!
Adam LaRue: Somebody better get some medical attention out there for her! This could be bad!
Damian looks down on the heap Jessi’s in within the booth! He turns to walk away, but just as he does, a car pulls up, the window rolls down, revealing the person inside to be Alexis Lemon! She looks down at Jessi inside the booth, then to Damian.
Alexis Lemon: Sup?
The car then rolls away, leaving Damian to stand there and smile as we fade.
JORDAN MAJORS VS CHARLIE ST. HAVEN
The bell rang, and Jordan Majors and Charlie St. Haven circled each other, each sizing up her opponent with a glint of determination in her eyes. Jordan struck first, charging forward with a running punt kick, which Charlie barely dodged. Charlie countered immediately with a knee strike to Jordan’s midsection, halting her momentum. Not to be outdone, Jordan absorbed the blow and retaliated with a swift European Uppercut that sent Charlie stumbling. Jordan capitalized on her advantage, launching a springboard clothesline that took Charlie off her feet. The crowd roared as Jordan pulled her up and hit a Falcon Arrow, bringing Charlie down hard. She went for an early pin, but Charlie kicked out at two, already showing her resilience.
Charlie came back with intensity, her ferocity catching Jordan off guard. As Jordan attempted another attack, Charlie slipped under and caught her in a middle rope-hung sit-out piledriver, rattling Jordan’s head with a brutal impact. With her opponent dazed, Charlie dragged Jordan to her feet and unleashed her Vertigo Effect — a triple rolling vertical suplex. Each suplex brought Jordan’s shoulders down to the mat, and by the third, Jordan was visibly struggling to recover. Charlie went for a cover, but Jordan barely kicked out before the referee's hand hit three. Gritting her teeth, Charlie hauled Jordan up once more and delivered a swift Switchblade Kick that caught her square on the jaw, causing her to stagger backward into the corner.
Jordan regained her footing just as Charlie moved in for a Silver Bullet running big boot. With a quick sidestep, Jordan dodged the kick, spun Charlie around, and countered with her signature Donk Bonk — a powerful running hip attack from the opposite corner that crushed Charlie against the turnbuckles. Charlie crumbled to her knees, and Jordan saw her chance. She lined her up and hit the Chapter 11 double knee facebreaker, driving Charlie to the mat. Sensing the match was within her grasp, Jordan went for her finisher, Cash Out, but Charlie managed to push her away at the last second. Jordan staggered from the force, and in that fleeting moment, Charlie regained her bearings. With Jordan briefly disoriented, Charlie took advantage, seizing her in a spinning Argentine backbreaker position. The crowd held its breath as Charlie executed The Cult Classic Impact — a devastating spinning backbreaker drop into a neckbreaker that left Jordan sprawled on the mat. Charlie covered Jordan as the referee slid to the mat to count the pin.
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Charlie! St. Haven!
Amber Westgate: A huge win, in perhaps the most important match of Charlie St. Haven’s career so far!
Adam LaRue: St. Haven has been on a roll lately, and she continues it at the expense of a dejected looking Jordan Majors!
The match was over, and Charlie stood victorious, breathing heavily but with a fierce look of triumph on her face. Jordan rolled to the edge of the ring, disappointment and frustration evident in her expression as she clutched her neck. Though she had fought valiantly, Jordan glared up at Charlie, clearly pissed by her loss, as the crowd acknowledged both women’s incredible performances in a grueling, hard-fought battle.
RESULT: PINFALL (CULT CLASSIC IMPACT)
The scene opens backstage with Mason Young leaning up against a wall. He has his arms folded into his chest. His facial expression is no nonsense.
Mason Young: “Do I have a.... gunn show to look forward to?”
Mason smirks.
Mason Young: “Awful pun aside, I promise I will expend more energy fighting you than I did coming up with a suitable intro to this rousing speech. I stand by everything I said last week. The future is worth fighting for. Someone has to be the person to lead Zion into the next golden era, why not me? Why shouldn’t I be the man to lead this company? I can wax poetic until the cows come home. I came to fight. And fight I shall. See you out there.”
He pushes himself off the wall. He walks away as the scene fades to black.
MATCH #4: SAVANNAH GUNN VS MASON YOUNG
FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE QUARTERFINAL MATCH
The match began at a furious pace as Savannah Gunn and Mason Young locked up, each determined to gain an early advantage. Mason went for a quick headlock, wrenching Savannah’s neck to assert control, but Savannah countered, slipping out and landing a stiff knee strike to Mason’s midsection. Mason stumbled back, giving Savannah the opening to follow up with a series of knife-edge chops that echoed through the arena. Mason, recovering quickly, retaliated with his own European Uppercut, snapping Savannah’s head back. The two exchanged blows until Mason suddenly caught Savannah with a Harley Race knee, sending her to the mat. He went for a quick pin, but Savannah powered out at two, the fire in her eyes igniting as she rolled back to her feet.
Savannah came back strong, driving Mason into the corner with a running high knee that left him stunned. She followed up with a suplex barrage, hitting him with a German, a belly-to-belly, and then a snap suplex, each impact rattling Mason’s body. As Mason tried to rise, Savannah went for a crossbody, launching herself off the ropes, but Mason caught her mid-air and turned the move into a brutal spinebuster that shook the ring. He hooked her leg, but Savannah kicked out again, refusing to stay down. Frustrated but focused, Mason grabbed her arms in a double wrist-clutch, driving vicious stomps into her chest and head while keeping her pinned to the mat. Just as it looked like he had her controlled, Savannah shifted her weight and twisted out from under him, surprising Mason with her resilience.
The momentum continued to shift as Mason attempted his finishing move, the Wrath of the Dragon. But Savannah slipped out just in time, reversing the move into a stunning Reverse Brainbuster that dropped Mason squarely on the back of his neck. Mason, visibly shaken, struggled to regain his balance, but Savannah pressed her advantage with a powerful Canadian Destroyer that brought the crowd to their feet. She nearly secured the pinfall, but Mason kicked out at the last second, causing Savannah to slap the mat in frustration. She quickly locked in a cross armbar, torquing his arm back with precision. Mason grimaced in pain but managed to scoot his body toward the ropes, forcing Savannah to break the hold.
Sensing victory within her grasp, Savannah waited for Mason to rise, her eyes sharp and focused. As he staggered to his feet, Savannah charged forward, hooking his leg and driving him down with her devastating finisher, Gunnshot — the leg-hook swinging neckbreaker. The impact was undeniable, and Mason was left sprawled on the mat as Savannah covered him for the pin. The referee dropped to the mat to make the count.
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Savannah! Gunn!
Amber Westgate: The Mother of All Bombs impressing in this first round match! What a win!
Adam LaRue: She now has to face Aaron Asphyxia next week for a spot in the final! Will she be able to get the job done against the lethal veteran?
Gunn stands tall as we fade!
RESULT: PINFALL (GUNNSHOT)
[Devyn Mitchell stands in the middle of the ring alongside the former Zion Viral Champion Nadia Allen. The red head sports a tightened expression, dressed in a black and pink Queens of Chaos track suit. Devyn glances at the crowd before turning back to Nadia.]
Devyn: Welcome back to Fusion! Once again, ladies and gentleman, I'm with Nadia Allen. And-
[The crowd cheers after her name was mentioned. Nadia doesn't acknowledge the crowd.]
Devyn: And normally, I ask how you're feeling and try to get into your headspace. Though I feel like this week, that isn't needed. Alexis Lemon cost you the Viral title last week.
[Naddy leans towards Devyn, holding onto the mic.]
Nadia: Devyn I'm not here to waste time so I'll save everyone's time. Alexis Lemon! You're a dead woman walking.
[The crowd roars. Nadia's voice raises uncharacteristically. She shoots daggers straight ahead. Nadia then turns to Devyn, subtly nodding before storming out of the ring. The crowd continues cheering while Nadia advances up the aisle, never turning back her head. Devyn observes from the ring before turning to the crowd. Nadia eventually walks through the curtains.
Cameras caught up with Ricky Rodriguez backstage moments before tonight's match. Dressed and ready to compete for that match against Maki, the highly energetic young man was running back and forth along that hallway. After a couple more trips, Ricky noticed the man holding the camera. He noticeably perked up, that determined grin growing across his face.
Ricky Rodriguez: ‘Everythin Kaitlyn said to me last week..it was all shit I've heard time and time again. All through my career. People doubtin me left and right. Too nice. I ain't got that killer edge that alotta people got. And that's okay. Cause even if I don't have that edge? I have somethin that sets me apart from all that.’
Bringing his hand up, Ricky slapped his hand against his chest.
Ricky Rodriguez: ‘I got that heart in me. I got that never say die attitude. Sure, I've had bumps along the way and I've let things get to me when I shouldn't. But here I am, despite all of that. Knock me down as many times as you wanna but lemme tell you, I'll always get back up.
Now, my opponent tonight? Maki? She has that killer edge to her. I don't have very much experience with her personally but I've seen things..been around things. Maki will do whatever it takes to get what she wants..when she wants it.
She’ll say whatever she thinks she needsta say. Manipulate. Deceive. She'll attack you from behind when you're least expectin it. Really come for your throats. Weapons, the whole nine yards. Hell, she’ll come for your kids if she thinks it'll make a difference..’
Taking in a deep breath, Ricky sighed out as he ran his hands through his hair.
Ricky Rodriguez: ‘That is the killer edge people say I don't have. That is the killer edge I'm proud not to have. That's not my game. Never has been. Never will. When you're up against me? You ain't gotta worry bout none of that shit.
But whatcha do hafta worry bout? Is me comin right up to your face with the fight that won't quit. See, when I got my mind set to somethin..I don't stop until I get it. But I do it the right way. Like tonight..
I'm gonna get right up in Maki’s face and Ima give her a fight she ain't ever had afore. And not only am I gonna get that one..two..three..I’m gonna get that number one spot too.
And once I do that, Kaitlyn, ain't gonna be nothin left you can say. I will be the one that takes that championship from you.’
Confidence radiated off of Ricky with every word he spoke. Nodding his head, Ricky couldn't help but to let that smirk shine as he walked off.
Amber Westgate: We are just moments away from our main event, but before we get to that, that’s take a look at what’s on the docket for next week!
Adam LaRue: Cloudy shocked the world a week ago when she was the first outsider to claim the Viral Championship! Now she has her first challenge ahead of her! After a shocking win this week, Brittany Williams steps up to the plate!
Amber Westgate: After some time away following Invasion: Puerto Rico! The Last Outlaw is back! Kasey Kash returns to action in a Zion ring as he takes on Kaya Parker!
Adam LaRue: We’re now coming up on the semi-finals of the Fight For The Future Tournament, as Aaron Asphyxia takes on Savannah Gunn to see who will be advancing to the finals over on Mayhem: FallOut!
Amber Westgate: And in our main event, we’ve seen her, we’ve heard from her, and now she’s in action! Next week, Alexis Lemon makes her return to the Zion ring as she takes on someone her newfound rival knows very well in Hana Megumi! All that and more goes down next week, on Fusion!
MAIN EVENT: RICKY RODRIGUEZ VS MAKI MEGUMI
Darrion Hughes: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…from Okinawa, Japan…weighing in at 110 lbs…Maki! Megumi!
And her opponent…from Chino Hills, California…weighing in at 215 lbs…Ricky! Rodriguez!
Amber Westgate: September 30th, 2023. That was the last time we’ve seen Ricky Rodriguez compete inside a Zion Wrestling ring! Over a year ago, he left this all behind! But he came back, and it was for this atmosphere we’re feeling right now!
Adam LaRue: Ricky Rodriguez is gunning for that World Heavyweight Championship with huge ferocity! The fans believe he can do it, but the champ herself says otherwise! He may be swept up in the moment for right now, but once the bell rings, he’s gotta lock in and focus on proving her wrong!
Rodriguez and Megumi come to the center of the ring off the bell, with the two of them shaking hands before shuffling around the ring! Eventually, they meet again, with the two going for a Collar and Elbow Tie Up! Rodriguez gets the upper hand to start, getting around Megumi and going for a Waistlock! But Megumi fights back, prying Rodriguez’s arms apart and going for a Side Headlock! Rodriguez fights back now, pushing Megumi up and looking for a Back Suplex! But Megumi lands on her feet, pushing Rodriguez into the ropes from behind and pulling him back in for an O’Connor Roll Pin!
ONE…!
Kick out by Rodriguez! Megumi is quick to capitalize, looking for a Bicycle Knee Strike! But Rodriguez gets out of the way, pulling out the heavy artillery early as he jumps on Megumi’s shoulders and plants her with a Poisonrana! Megumi bounces head first off the mat, tumbling through the ropes and out of the ring! Rodriguez is quick to capitalize, hitting the ropes and leaping out of the ring with a Suicide Dive! He throws Megumi back into the ring, sliding back in himself as Megumi crawls over to the corner! He pulls Megumi up, nailing her with a Knife Edge Chop before rushing to the opposite corner! He rushes back to her, looking for another huge move! But Megumi gets out of the way, slipping through the ropes and onto the apron as Rodriguez collides with the turnbuckle!
Megumi extends her leg, getting it up and kicking Rodriguez in the head to send him staggering back! She leaps off the top rope now, looking to catch Rodriguez with a Springboard Meteora! But Rodriguez catches her out of midair, tossing her into the corner with a Bucklebomb! He hits the ropes as Megumi staggers to the center of the ring, coming at her with a Handspring Back Elbow! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Megumi! Rodriguez gets Megumi to her feet, pushing her into the corner before boosting her up to the top rope! He gets her in position seemingly looking for a Spanish Fly! But Megumi reverses, sending Rodriguez flipping down towards the mat on his own! Rodriguez quickly changes direction, landing on his feet on the mat! But it hardly does him any good, with Megumi leaping off and connecting with Tornado DDT! Rodriguez smartly rolls onto the apron, knowing he’s in too much pain to defend himself from Megumi capitalizing! He gets up on the apron, but that’s when Megumi pulls off another unexpected move, leaping through the ropes and taking Rodriguez to the ringside floor with a Spear to the outside!
Crowd: HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT!
Amber Westgate: ”Holy shit”, indeed! We’re getting offense we’ve never seen out of Maki Megumi before tonight!
Adam LaRue: This is the advanced level of competition that Ricky Rodriguez is bringing to Friday Nights! This is what his experience all around the world is bringing out of other people! Maki Megumi wants to hold onto that #1 spot, and she realizes she’s gonna have to do a lot in order to get it done!
Megumi slowly makes it back to her feet, pulling Rodriguez up as well before throwing him back into the ring! Megumi slides in after him, setting herself up in the corner and looking for Ryo No Ikari! But Rodriguez sidesteps the Superkick, running to the ropes and looking for another Handspring Back Elbow! But Megumi reverses, catching Rodriguez out of midair before dropping him with a Blue Thunder Bomb! Pin by Megumi!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
Kick out by Rodriguez! Megumi pulls Rodriguez up to his feet, before hoisting him up onto her shoulders for the Fall From Grace! But Rodriguez is quick to escape the Electric Chair Driver attempt, nailing Megumi with a few Elbows to the head before dropping her with another Poisonrana! He goes to the top rope now, leaping off and connecting with a 450 Splash! Rodriguez covers!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Megumi with the shoulder up! Rodriguez looks to end this, waiting for Megumi to make it to her feet before going for the ropes! He leaps off, looking for To The Top, but Megumi reverses, snatching him right out of midair with Ryo No Ikari! Superkick plucks Rodriguez right out of the sky! Megumi falls on top of Rodriguez, with the referee counting the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Rodriguez reverses, grapevining Megumi’s arms and taking her shoulders to the mat with a Crucifix Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Megumi! Both competitors make it to their feet at the same time, but Rodriguez is the one to capitalize first with a boot to the midsection! He gets Megumi in position, before dropping her with the Ghost Game! Backdrop DDT connects! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Ricky! Rodriguez!
Amber Westgate: What a match, and what a win for Ricky Rodriguez, as he’s no doubt put himself in line for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship with that performance!
Adam LaRue: Kaitlin Williams can say all she wants about this man, but “not ready” can’t possibly be one of them! He just went toe-to-toe with one of the few people to ever pin a God’s shoulders to the mat and came out of top!
Rodriguez celebrates, quickly leaving the ring and walking up the rampway, high fiving the fans! Eventually, he comes face to face with Kaitlin WIlliams, who was standing at the top of the stage waiting for him! The two stare each other down as the scene cuts back to the ring!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Darrion Hughes: Introducing first…from Okinawa, Japan…weighing in at 110 lbs…Maki! Megumi!
And her opponent…from Chino Hills, California…weighing in at 215 lbs…Ricky! Rodriguez!
Amber Westgate: September 30th, 2023. That was the last time we’ve seen Ricky Rodriguez compete inside a Zion Wrestling ring! Over a year ago, he left this all behind! But he came back, and it was for this atmosphere we’re feeling right now!
Adam LaRue: Ricky Rodriguez is gunning for that World Heavyweight Championship with huge ferocity! The fans believe he can do it, but the champ herself says otherwise! He may be swept up in the moment for right now, but once the bell rings, he’s gotta lock in and focus on proving her wrong!
Rodriguez and Megumi come to the center of the ring off the bell, with the two of them shaking hands before shuffling around the ring! Eventually, they meet again, with the two going for a Collar and Elbow Tie Up! Rodriguez gets the upper hand to start, getting around Megumi and going for a Waistlock! But Megumi fights back, prying Rodriguez’s arms apart and going for a Side Headlock! Rodriguez fights back now, pushing Megumi up and looking for a Back Suplex! But Megumi lands on her feet, pushing Rodriguez into the ropes from behind and pulling him back in for an O’Connor Roll Pin!
ONE…!
Kick out by Rodriguez! Megumi is quick to capitalize, looking for a Bicycle Knee Strike! But Rodriguez gets out of the way, pulling out the heavy artillery early as he jumps on Megumi’s shoulders and plants her with a Poisonrana! Megumi bounces head first off the mat, tumbling through the ropes and out of the ring! Rodriguez is quick to capitalize, hitting the ropes and leaping out of the ring with a Suicide Dive! He throws Megumi back into the ring, sliding back in himself as Megumi crawls over to the corner! He pulls Megumi up, nailing her with a Knife Edge Chop before rushing to the opposite corner! He rushes back to her, looking for another huge move! But Megumi gets out of the way, slipping through the ropes and onto the apron as Rodriguez collides with the turnbuckle!
Megumi extends her leg, getting it up and kicking Rodriguez in the head to send him staggering back! She leaps off the top rope now, looking to catch Rodriguez with a Springboard Meteora! But Rodriguez catches her out of midair, tossing her into the corner with a Bucklebomb! He hits the ropes as Megumi staggers to the center of the ring, coming at her with a Handspring Back Elbow! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Megumi! Rodriguez gets Megumi to her feet, pushing her into the corner before boosting her up to the top rope! He gets her in position seemingly looking for a Spanish Fly! But Megumi reverses, sending Rodriguez flipping down towards the mat on his own! Rodriguez quickly changes direction, landing on his feet on the mat! But it hardly does him any good, with Megumi leaping off and connecting with Tornado DDT! Rodriguez smartly rolls onto the apron, knowing he’s in too much pain to defend himself from Megumi capitalizing! He gets up on the apron, but that’s when Megumi pulls off another unexpected move, leaping through the ropes and taking Rodriguez to the ringside floor with a Spear to the outside!
Crowd: HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT!
Amber Westgate: ”Holy shit”, indeed! We’re getting offense we’ve never seen out of Maki Megumi before tonight!
Adam LaRue: This is the advanced level of competition that Ricky Rodriguez is bringing to Friday Nights! This is what his experience all around the world is bringing out of other people! Maki Megumi wants to hold onto that #1 spot, and she realizes she’s gonna have to do a lot in order to get it done!
Megumi slowly makes it back to her feet, pulling Rodriguez up as well before throwing him back into the ring! Megumi slides in after him, setting herself up in the corner and looking for Ryo No Ikari! But Rodriguez sidesteps the Superkick, running to the ropes and looking for another Handspring Back Elbow! But Megumi reverses, catching Rodriguez out of midair before dropping him with a Blue Thunder Bomb! Pin by Megumi!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
Kick out by Rodriguez! Megumi pulls Rodriguez up to his feet, before hoisting him up onto her shoulders for the Fall From Grace! But Rodriguez is quick to escape the Electric Chair Driver attempt, nailing Megumi with a few Elbows to the head before dropping her with another Poisonrana! He goes to the top rope now, leaping off and connecting with a 450 Splash! Rodriguez covers!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Megumi with the shoulder up! Rodriguez looks to end this, waiting for Megumi to make it to her feet before going for the ropes! He leaps off, looking for To The Top, but Megumi reverses, snatching him right out of midair with Ryo No Ikari! Superkick plucks Rodriguez right out of the sky! Megumi falls on top of Rodriguez, with the referee counting the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Rodriguez reverses, grapevining Megumi’s arms and taking her shoulders to the mat with a Crucifix Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Megumi! Both competitors make it to their feet at the same time, but Rodriguez is the one to capitalize first with a boot to the midsection! He gets Megumi in position, before dropping her with the Ghost Game! Backdrop DDT connects! Pin by Rodriguez!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Darrion Hughes: The winner of this match…Ricky! Rodriguez!
Amber Westgate: What a match, and what a win for Ricky Rodriguez, as he’s no doubt put himself in line for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship with that performance!
Adam LaRue: Kaitlin Williams can say all she wants about this man, but “not ready” can’t possibly be one of them! He just went toe-to-toe with one of the few people to ever pin a God’s shoulders to the mat and came out of top!
Rodriguez celebrates, quickly leaving the ring and walking up the rampway, high fiving the fans! Eventually, he comes face to face with Kaitlin WIlliams, who was standing at the top of the stage waiting for him! The two stare each other down as the scene cuts back to the ring!
RESULT: PINFALL (GHOST GAME)
Megumi stands up finally, looking on at the staredown in disappointment, no doubt wishing that was her! Eventually, something else takes precedent in her mind, as she turns around to a brutal Big Boot from Eden Sterling! Sterling looks down at Megumi, with the crowd immediately showering her with boos upon seeing her! Megumi tries to get up, with Sterling immediately nailing her with Instant Peril! She pulls Megumi up again, nailing her with another Instant Peril! She gets Megumi up again, this time dropping her with Bedlam! Referees and security scramble to get to the ring, with Sterling tossing them aside with ease!
Amber Westgate: This is absolutely sickening from Eden Sterling! She’s completely out of control!
Adam LaRue: This is what happens when a monster is let off its leash! I have a feeling what we’re seeing here is something that Eden Sterling has wanted to do for a long time!
Megumi rolls out of the ring as Sterling is busy with security, crawling towards the ring steps! But Sterling is right on top of her, scooping her up and tossing her into the steps so hard, the top half pops off! Sterling gets a sinister idea from this, though, getting Megumi up and propping her on the bottom half of the steps! She then goes and grabs the top half, lifting it over her head! The crowd immediately goes silent upon seeing this, knowing exactly what’s coming next!
Amber Westgate: Oh my fucking god…OH MY FUCKING GOD!! SOMEBODY STOP HER!! SHE’S GONNA KILL MAKI MEGUMI AT THIS POINT!!
Adam LaRue: I think the options for a hero are low here, Amber! All we can do is try not to look!
Sterling stands over Megumi now, with all the referees and security flooding around her to stop what’s coming next! It’s not enough however, with the camera zooming in on the crazed expression on Sterling’s face! She drops the steps and…
BOOM!!
The screen goes black before we can see the result of Sterling’s violent act! All we hear is the impact, along with further scrambling from the security and referees as the audio slowly fades to end the show…
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