Zion Wrestling Presents: Friday Night Fusion Season Premiere

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The Chorus Of “Revolution” By The Used Finishes As We Cut To The Arena! The Main Lights Of The Arena Go Out and the Only Shine We See Are The Lights Of The Stage Flashing To The Beat Of The Second Verse.

“We Looked At The Price Tag
And It’s One We Can’t Afford,
We Were Taught That Progression
Means Accumulating More…”

Just Then The Lights Burst To Life, Revealing A Sold Out Crowd In The Robins Center! The Usual Red Of The Screen’s Design Is Replaced Entirely With Blue As The Crowd Breaks Off Into “Fusion” Chants!

Tripp Bennett: The draft is over, the picks have been set, and we are on the fastlane to YouTube Invasion: New York! Welcome...to Friday Night Fusion! I’m Tripp Bennett, joined as always by my broadcast colleague, Alivia Takasoto!

Alivia Takasoto: My elation from last week has only carried on here! Minka Carter is now one step closer to becoming Zion Wrestling’s World Heavyweight Champion, AND she’s in a huge main event tonight against another one of my favorite’s!

Tripp Bennett: That’s right! After the events of last week's Battle Royal, Minka Carter gained one more target on her back in the name of Daria Dorsey! She’ll get her chance to gain a measure of revenge here tonight! But we’ve got a good show lined up all before that, so let’s get to it!

We kick off the show with Kai Morgan’s music blaring through the PA system! Morgan makes his way out to ring with a microphone in hand. He steps into the ring through the middle rope, drawing himself over to a podium with tarp lying over it, an all too familiar sight.

Kai Morgan: Hello, Richmond! Welcome to, what I would say, is the best show going on Friday Night!

The fans become unglued over Kai’s words, mostly in a flurry of boos, however the Fusion faithful outweigh them narrowly with cheers.

Kai Morgan: You may be wondering why I decided to call this the “Season Premiere” of Friday Night Fusion. You see, I made a promise when I was first part in charge here that I would make Zion Wrestling the place to watch and the place to wrestle. Since then, we’ve…signed on some of the best wrestlers in the world of pro wrestling…we’ve put on some of the most entertaining matches in the world of pro wrestling…we’ve put the entire landscape of the business on notice and WE are the place to look out for!

The crowd starts to cheer a little bit more for Morgan.

Kai Morgan: But even though we did what I said we would, I don’t wanna stop there. And while I unfortunately couldn't do it all on my own, I know that the other half of the roster is in good hands with Sara Cross over on the B Show…

That comment quickly gets the fans to boo Kai again.

Kai Morgan…but I know for a FACT that over in this space…the mission hasn’t changed! This is still the place to watch, it’s still the place to wrestle, and for two hours every week, every man and woman in that locker room are gonna fight their asses off to show you that the blue brand is where the best in the world come to wrestle. This is our coming out party…and THAT is why I call this our Season Premiere!

These passionate words by Kai ultimately lead to an over-swelling of support from the fans.

Kai Morgan: But I didn’t come out here to tell you why this show is the best, I wanna show you why this show is the best, and what better way to do that than by presenting new opportunities, right? What I have underneath this tarp is gonna shake things up a bit, and I guarantee everyone is gonna wanna get a look at this…

Kai lifts the tarp off the podium to reveal…



Kai Morgan: The “Chance” Briefcase! Now, in the year of our Lord 2021, I don’t think I need to explain the concept of a briefcase in wrestling to all you guys. But if you’ve yet to be informed, the lucky, lucky winner of this prize here is entitled to a World Heavyweight Championship match, anytime, anywhere.

The crowd cheers in approval of the new prize sitting beside Kai.

Kai Morgan: Now I could just clip the handle of this briefcase to a carabiner and watch it as it gets snatched up into the rafters, but this time around…I’m not really feeling a ladder match. If the person winning this is getting a one-way ticket to the top, they’ve gotta really EARN it. They’ve gotten ENDURE to get to this spot. So that’s why, at YouTube Invasion: New York, this thing is gonna be up for grabs in a-

"Still" would begin to play, as Daria comes out to a fairly mixed reaction, as she makes her way out to the ring with a ruby red version of her gear, as she was looking for her fight against Minka Carter later that night. She would get in the ring and speak to him, looking for her own chance.

Daria Dorsey: That's a nice briefcase you have there, Kai. I should cut to the chase, shouldn't I? After that battle Royale, I've got this awful taste in my mouth. You, the crowd, and everyone else here knows Minka couldn't beat me one on one, so she had to steal my title shot from me by hiding like a rat. So, I'll tell you now, I want a shot at this. I need it, Kai…

Kai takes a pause in reaction to Dorsey’s words, before raising up his microphone again to speak.

Kai Morgan: You may be surprised to hear this, but you were actually the person I wanted to talk to. See I’ve been watching the product and I’ve noticed you’ve been dealt a rough hand here in Zion. Your YouTube Championship match last month, your YouTube Championship match at FallOut, and, as you mentioned, last week. If anyone deserves an opportunity like this, it should be you, which is why I’m gonna give you the first slot...in the Gauntlet Eliminator Match for this Chance Briefcase…

Kai pauses for a bit and takes in the reactions of the crowd. Before raising the microphone back up to his lips.

Kai Morgan:...IF you can win your match tonight with Minka Carter.

Daria nodded at him. She was confident in herself, as even though she had called out Minka on her cowardice, she knows that she is a tough challenge.

Daria Dorsey: I never grew up being handed things to me, and I don't wanna start today. I gotta beat Minka for my spot in the gauntlet? Then you bet your ass I'm going to show her exactly why I call myself the Zenith of Zion Wrestling!

She said, getting a pop from the crowd, as the main event has more stakes to it.

Tripp Bennett: What a way to kick off the show, and what an announcement by Kai Morgan!

Alivia Takasoto: If this main event wasn’t on your mind all week, then it certainly is now! This is do or die time for Daria Dorsey here tonight!

The two make their exit as we go to our first match.

Match #1: The Wolves of Legion (w/ Legion) vs. The Last of The Valkyries
#1 Contenders Match

Alex Lawson: The following tag team contest is set for one fall...and it is to determine the #1 Contender for The Zion Wrestling World Tag Team Championships!

Introducing first...being accompanied to the ring by Legion...representing The Hive...at a combined weight of 315 lbs... Danae and Kassandra...The Wolves! Of! Legion!

And their opponents...from The Halls of Valhalla...at a combined weight of 235 lbs...Christina Olson and Lilith Meadows...The Last! Of The Valkyries!

Tripp Bennett: Both The Wolves of Legion and The Last of The Valkyries fighting to get back into the Tag Team Title scene after their match at FallOut two weeks ago!

Alivia Takasoto: Both teams are Tag Team Champion material, it’s gonna be hard to pick a winner going into this match! What I do know, though, is whoever ends up going to Invasion to face Cappadonna and Nari Chang is gonna have one hell of a match with them!




Kassandra and Lilith Meadows start off for their respective teams! Meadows and Kass slowly approach one another, ready to lock up! They reach out for each other one arm at a time, and the moment their right hands lock up, Kass takes control, wrenching the arm of Meadows! She applies more pressure to the arm, before catching Meadows in the gut with a Hook Kick! Meadows reels in pain, but is barely given a moment to recover as Kass transitions into a Side Headlock! The two struggle for control within the lock with Kass giving it more and more pressure as Meadows tries to find the ropes. Given that they’re in the center of the ring, the ropes are nowhere in reach for Meadows, who instead opts to will herself out of the hold.

Kass’ face starts to shrink as Meadows starts to push her arms upwards, slowly escaping the Headlock. She tries to apply more pressure to Meadows to keep her at bay, but it’s too little too late. Meadows gets the arms all the way up, before dropping Kass to the mat with a Snapmare! Kass rolls back to a vertical base, before attempting to rush Meadows! She has it well scouted, though, and instead sidesteps the oncoming Kass, pushing her towards the ropes with an Irish Whip! Kass bounces off the ropes, with Meadows attempting to throw off her opponent with a Drop Down! But Kass sees it right away, answering the attempt with a Double Foot Stomp to the back of a grounded Meadows! She writhes on the mat in agony, before Kass grabs her up from the mat and throws her towards the ropes with an Irish Whip of her own!

Meadows bounces off the ropes towards Kass, who’s waiting in anticipation! She returns to her opponent, with Kass attempting to sail over Meadows’ head with a LeapFrog! But Meadows catches one of Kass legs before she can make the full leap up, driving her to the mat with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip! Kass hits the mat, with an especially audible thump! Meadows gets back up and looks to capitalize, hitting the ropes and going for a Running Senton, but Kass manages to shift Meadow’s weight just in the nick of time, getting her shoulders to the mat for a pin!

ONE…!

TW-

Kick out from Meadows, who immediately rolls back to her feet! Kass gets herself up to a seated position, but wouldn’t be out of the woods for long before Meadows slid behind her and got in a Headlock of her own! Kass looks to be in trouble now, struggling to get out of the hold as Meadows has a much firmer grip! She reaches for her corner where Danae waits, arm outstretched and ready for a tag! Kass tries to gain some forward motion to get to her partner, but Meadows isn’t having any of it, wrenching the Headlock in even tighter! Eventually, Kass is able to start to make it to her feet, gaining a vertical base with Meadows in tow before dropping her on her shoulder with a Stunner! Meadows staggers back as Kass is left uninhibited to get the tag to Danae!

Danae rushes into the ring, immediately laying out Meadows with an Exploder Suplex that sends her flying to the other side of the ring! She then rushes The Valkyries’ corner, throwing a wild swing at Olson that sends her crashing to the floor at ringside! She directs her attention back to Meadows, who’s recovering in the corner. She cartwheels over to Meadows’ corner, before hitting her with a Back Elbow! Danae runs the ropes, before catching Meadows in the corner again with a Dropkick! Meadows stumbles out of the corner, before Danae throws here to the mat and steps out onto the apron! She slingshots over the top rope, hitting Meadows with a Somersault Senton before going for a pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

TH-

Kick out by Meadows, much to chagrin to Danae! She picks Meadows up off the mat and launches her off the ropes, putting her leg up for the Big Boot! But Meadows catches the leg and slides underneath with the roll up pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Danae! The two get back to their feet, but Meadows is the first to capitalize, grabbing Danae by the head and nailing her to the mat with THE DREAMING!! The two are both laid out and exhausted, Meadows slumping down by Danae’s side trying to catch her breath! Christina Olson is now back on the apron as Meadows starts to inch towards her corner! She’s just fingertips away when Danae grabs her ankle in an attempt to stop her! But Meadows kicks her away before leaping into the corner and tagging in Olson!

Olson hops over the top rope into the ring and lands herself on the second rope, immediately hitting Danae with THE FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIE!!! Olson goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THRE-

Kick out by Danae! Olson’s fired up now, though, headed for the top rope and possibly looking for the Firestarter, but Kass comes in and trips her up, racking her on the top rope! Danae makes it back to her feet and grabs her off of the turnbuckle, looking for a Running Powerslam, but NO! Lilith Meadows comes back in and hits Danae with the DRAGON’S IRE!! Danae goes down with Olson on her shoulder! Meadows directs her to the top rope before running to The Wolves’ corner and decking Kass with a swing! She gets Danae up and just manages to plant her with German Suplex, right before Olson leaps from the top and hits The Firestarter to finish the VIKING FUNERAL!! Olson covers as Meadows rolls onto the apron to guard the ring!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winners of this match...and the #1 Contenders to The Zion World Tag Team Championships...The Last! Of the Valkyries!

Tripp Bennett: What a match! And what a win by our new #1 Contenders!

Alivia Takasoto: The Valkyries may have missed their shot two weeks ago, but now they’ve got the Satsujin Triad all by their lonesome at Invasion New York! And personally? I have a feeling that Olson and Meadows are not gonna walk out of Brooklyn without those World Tag Team Championships!

Olson and Meadows meet in the middle of the ring and hug one another before raising their arms in victory! The two talk straight to the Triad through one of the ringside cameras, staking a claim to “their belts” before we fade out!

WINNERS: THE LAST OF THE VALKYRIES (VIA PINFALL)
#1 CONTENDERS TO ZION WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS



We open backstage with The Sportopians. “The King” Owie Sharp, “The Royal Bodyguard” Sermon Bundy and “The Chosen One” Eddie Williams. Eddie sports his YouTube championship around his waist and a big smile on his face. Owie also has a smile on his face

Owie Sharp: Peasants of Zion! I present to you, the Royal Champion of Sportopia and YOUR SPORTOPIAN YouTube champion, “FLAWLESS” EDDIE WILLIAMS!!!!! HAIL THE CONQUERING HERO!!!! HAIL YOUR CONQUERING HERO!!!!

“Flawless Eddie Williams”: Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you all to bask in the magnificence of YOUR SPORTOPIAN YouTube champion, “Flawless” Eddie Williams! The single greatest YouTube champion to grace the belt. After every single Kasey Kash, Daria Dorsey and Anthony Cross doubted me… here I am, belt around my waist… and I couldn’t have done it without the Big Man...

He turns and slaps Sermon on the chest a few times. Sermon only allows a single, silent “oomph” to escape him.

“Flawless” Eddie Williams: And after I’m done with this title, nobody will surpass my reign! NOBODY will be the champion that I am! NOBO--- What the fuck? How DARE YOU?! How DARE you interrupt MY time?! You have a lot of nerve…!

Victoria Salinas comes into frame. She is far from amused at what she is seeing. She gives a quick glare at “The King” and “The Royal Bodyguard” before she addresses Eddie directly.

Victoria Salinas: And YOU have a lot of nerve to be completely disrespectful to the championship that you hold with those antics of yours.

Victoria narrows her eyes with anger showing that she’s not in a mood to mess around.

Victoria Salinas: Seriously. You just won the championship and you’re only the second YouTube Champion ever and you’re already acting like you’re the greatest champion ever? Get the hell out of here with this dime a dozen nonsense you’ve got going on in this ring. Oh we have MORE “wrestling royalty” in this business? YAWN! You see Eddie, people like me are designed to stand up for what’s right in this business against people like YOU, okay? I’m not going to sit back and watch you make a mockery out of the championship that you hold and this brand! You act like you’re the greatest thing since sliced bread and yet, when we faced off? Who won? Was it you? Nope! Wait, before you start making excuses like any other Johnny Come Lately, I won that match because I was simply BETTER! The only reason why you were even IN that YouTube title match to begin with was because I was too busy dealing with the nonsense of Robert William Kendricks. I had more of a right to be in that title match than YOU did!

And it’s like I said last week, I am not DONE with the YouTube Championship… not until I say so! So, considering I’ve got that win over you? I’M the one that deserves the next shot! I’m not Daria. I’m not Anthony. I’m not Kasey Kash. You may have beaten all of them, but you couldn’t beat ME!

Eddie pauses… before snorting and giggling away. Owie eventually joins in on the laughing, and after a brief moment, Sermon lets out a few chuckles. The laughter becomes so intense and loud that it hardly resembles a human laugh… more like hyena. Eventually, the laughter stops and Eddie feigns wiping a tear from his eye, before putting his hand on Victoria’s shoulder.

“Flawless” Eddie Williams: Vickie, Vickie, Vickie… if I wanted to waste my time on a douchebag whore, I would’ve stayed in Toronto.

“Oooooooooooooh” says The King, wincing a little bit as he does so, fully expecting Victoria to start swinging. She looks like she’s about to, but Eddie stops her before she can.

“Flawless” Eddie Williams: BUT… since you thought it was a good idea to challenge me? Fine. I’ll humour you, pussycat.

He holds up the YouTube belt, confidently backing away as he does.

“Flawless” Eddie Williams: Anytime, sweetheart. Anytime you wanna fuck around and find out, be my guest!

Eddie backs out of shot, the camera zooming in on the narrow eyed look of Victoria as we fade out.



The cameraman appears in a black room, as the woman in white stepped out of the shadows with something sitting in the middle of the room. The cloth had covered the item, as she smiled softly, she looked the cameraman in the face.

“The Ghost” Tarja Kingston: “Hi I’m Tarja. My friends and I have something special for the Zion Wrestling universe, and those who reside in it.”

The cameraman looked curiously as she moved her hand over the cloth, letting it sit there for a moment. She giggled to herself, then began to pull the cloth down, revealing the current Zion World Championship. She looked confused as she saw it, trying to figure out what had happened.

“The Ghost” Tarja Kingston: That’s not what I was hoping, but it seems something is missing, I believe that one of my friends has decided to hide the item. I’ll be right back.

Tarja fades into the black, as she does the cameraman attempts to follow him, a hand is placed on his shoulder, as he is spun around by Legion who smiled wickedly at him, then she has something on her shoulder.

“the Queenslayer” Legion: So has it passed that we are the one people come to challenge, This new title is the one that has been designed for us, to represent that, you want it come and try to take it, but we are ready. We are Legion…

She cackles as she placed the title belt on the podium, then faded back into the darkness. Tarja returns looking at the title, curious, as she smiled sweetly.

“The Ghost” Tarja Kingston: There it is, she was playing with it the entire time. Enjoy the view, and this is my personal favorite belt.

The scene fades out as Tarja picks up the title still staring at it.

Match #2: Delilah Hill (w/ Victoria McKenzie) vs. Serena Riot

Alex Lawson: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

Introducing first...from Cleveland, Ohio...weighing in at 150 lbs…”The Fallen Prophet”...Serena! Riot!

And her opponent...being accompanied to the ring by Victoria McKenzie...from Beverly Hills, California...weighing in at 132 lbs...Delilah! Hill!

Tripp Bennett: Delilah Hill making her Zion in-ring debut, after showing up to cost Serena Riot her match last week!

Alivia Takasoto: Delilah Hill has hell to pay here tonight and her name is Serena Riot! Why she agreed to take part in this match I have no idea!

The bell rings and Riot immediately charges Hill, pushing her back into her corner and nailing her with a bevy of vicious strikes! Hill tries her best to block the shots coming her way, but Riot is too quick! She eventually let’s up, running over to the adjacent corner and smacking Hill upside the head with an Elbow Strike! Hill slumps down to the mat, but before Riot can capitalize on the prone Hill, she rolls out of the ring. She stands beside Victoria McKenzie, who yells back up to the referee when he instructs Hill to get back into the ring!

Eventually, McKenzie hypes Hill up enough to get her to go back into the ring. She slides back in under the bottom rope before rushing Riot, who throws a wild Lariat her way! But Hill ducks underneath it, hitting the ropes and flying back at Riot with Crossbody! She gets up and hits the ropes again, this time getting a Running Leg Drop in on Riot! She goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TW-

Kick out by Riot, to which Hill responds by immediately rolling out of the ring and meeting with McKenzie! The two talk strategy as the ref begins to reprimand Hill once more for leaving the ring! He starts his ten count as McKenzie and Hill wave him off! Just then, Riot begins to make it to her feet and sees what’s happening at ringside. Furious at this, Riot hits the ropes and comes back at Hill and McKenzie with a Baseball Slide! The two fall back into the barricade, and Riot takes advantage, throwing Hill back into the ring! Hill rolls back to her feet as Riot slides back into the ring under the bottom rope. As soon as she attempts to approach Hill, Riot gets caught with a European Uppercut!

Hill hits the ropes now, hoping to capitalize on a stunned Riot, but when she returns, she gets dropped with a Knee Strike! Riot picks Hill up off the canvas and grabs her by the head, rocking her with a Jawbreaker! Hill staggers back as Riot makes it back to her feet! She grabs Hill by the hair and brings her down hard to the canvas with a stiff Chop! She picks Hill up off the mat again, this time hitting her with a hard Irish Whip into the corner, causing the ropes to visibly shake! She rushes Hill in her corner hitting her with Hip Attack!

Riot throws Hill out of the corner, before mounting the top rope! She gets up and looks down at a prone Hill, possibly looking for Headstrong, but Victoria McKenzie hops up onto the apron and taunts Riot, breaking her focus! She hops down off the top rope and onto the apron right besides McKenzie, much to her surprise! The two get nose to nose now, talking lots of trash to one another. The verbal altercation keeps Riot occupied long enough for Hill to capitalize, striking Riot and sending her crashing to the ground at ringside!

The referee starts to yell at Hill for her actions as Riot recovers at ringside. Seeing the occupied official, McKenzie seizes her moment, smacking Riot down with a Lariat! With the ref still distracted, McKenzie tries to give Hill an easy way out by throwing Riot back into the ring! Seeing this, Hill immediately ends her argument with the ref as she goes for the cover!

ONE…!

TWO…!

TH-

Kick out by Riot, leaving Hill to stomp and scream in anger! She starts to look at Riot with an evil twitch in her eye as she grabs her legs! She turns around to hook Riot's leg for The California Fire, but Riot uses her free leg to kick Hill in the back, sending her into the corner! Hill’s head bounces off the top turnbuckle, leaving her stunned and open as Riot hits her with PSYCHOSIS!! She climbs to the top rope, possibly looking to hit the Demon Drop, but just then, Hill starts to roll out of the ring right into the waiting arms of Victoria McKenzie! McKenzie tries to help Hill regain a bit of her barings, but sick of the interference, Riot takes off with the DEMON DROP to McKenzie and Hill on the outside! Hill takes the brunt of the dive, while McKenzie falls back into the barricade! Riot rolls Hill back into the ring, going for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THRE-

McKenzie comes into the ring now and breaks up the pin with a stomp to Riot! The referee calls for the bell! This match is over!

McKenzie continues to stomp vigorously on the back of Serena Riot as the bell continues to ring! The referee tries to stop the trampling, but McKenzie tosses him away! She gets Hill up and the two start to stomp out Riot together! The two are attacking Riot like a pack of wolves now! Eventually, the two stop stomping on Riot and McKenzie instructs Hill to take to the top rope! She lifts up Riot and plants her with THE PARTY CRASH!! McKenzie gets back up and steps back, leaving a prone Riot open for Hill to hit THE SOCIAL BUTTERFLY!!

Tripp Bennett: What a cowardly attack by Victoria McKenzie and Delilah Hill!

Alivia Takasoto: I guess it really does take a lot to put Serena Riot down! But if these two think that she’s done with them, they’d be dead wrong!

McKenzie and Hill laugh down at Riot as she lays there out cold! The two high five and walk away as we fade to commercial.

WINNER: SERENA RIOT (VIA DISQUALIFICATION)

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We return from commercial to the sound of Jessica Anderson’s theme music! She makes her way down to the ring, taking in the annoyance of the fans!

Tripp Bennett: It looks as though Jessica Anderson is coming out to issue another one of her open challenges!

Alivia Takasoto: Ugh...you’d think she’d learn after the first time, but lo and behold, here she is again!

Anderson grabs a microphone from a ringside tech before waving off her music. She lifts the mic to her lips and is about to speak, but just then Quinn Costa’s music hits, as the woman herself starts to make it to the ring!

Tripp Bennett: It looks as though Zion’s newest signing, Quinn Costa, isn’t even gonna wait for Jessica Anderson to say a few words before coming out here!

Alivia Takasoto: Anderson’s really stepped in it now! Last time Costa answered a challenge like this, she took TAURUS to his limit, and Jessica Anderson is no TAURUS!

Match #3: Jessica Anderson vs Quinn Costa

Anderson stands looking nervous, yet determined at a very confident Quinn Costa as the bell rings!



Anderson immediately runs after Costa and attempts to hit a Shoulder Tackle! However, she’s much too small to move her much bigger adversary, instead bouncing off of her and flopping straight to the mat! Costa hardly moves from the attempted move, looking down at the fallen Anderson with a slight amusement. She picks up Anderson, possibly looking to make a move. But as soon as she gets her back to a vertical base, Anderson fights back with a shove to Costa! Hardly moving once again, Costa retaliates with a shove of her own, sending Anderson flying across the ring until she hits the corner!

Anderson starts to lean in the corner, prompting Costa to run straight to her from across the ring, gaining as much momentum as possible to put into a Hip Attack in the corner! Costa hits the adjacent ropes now as Anderson stumbles out of the corner! The two meet near the center of the ring as Costa hits her with a Running Lariat, the impact of which makes Anderson do a complete flip to the mat! Costa picks Anderson up off the mat and puts her in a Powerbomb position, possibly looking for her signature Bucklebomb, but NO! Anderson drops to the mat between Costa’s legs attempting to crawl away from her opponent!

Costa sees this and turns around as Anderson crawls through her legs. She doesn’t get far before Costa wraps her arms around her waists, deadlifting her off the mat to hit her with a stiff German Suplex! Costa keeps the waist trapped as she gets both herself and Anderson back to a vertical base, before hitting a second German Suplex, this time releasing Anderson to fly across the ring! Anderson, surprisingly still conscious, rolls back to knees off the Suplex, giving a very tired “Bring it on” gesture to Quinn. Costa obliges, running at the still kneeling Anderson, but it was a trap, with Anderson hitting a Drop Toe Hold to Costa that sends her head crashing into the turnbuckle! Anderson slowly stands before beginning to hit stomp after stomp of Costa’s back as she gets up in the corner!

Anderson runs across the ring to the other corner, preparing to hit Costa with a devastating move as she leans against the turnbuckle! She runs towards her in the corner, only for Costa to pop her up on her shoulders as a counter! She runs Anderson back to the corner that she came from, hitting her with a BUCKLEBOMB! Anderson is almost completely out of it now, almost slumping down to mat in the corner before Costa catches what is essentially her corpse! She drags her to the center of the ring, before turning her around and getting her in the COSTA-LOCK! Anderson doesn’t even hesitate, emphatically tapping out to the submission finisher!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Quinn! Costa!

Tripp Bennett: Quinn Costa with a powerful win here tonight!

Alivia Takasoto: Haha! I love it! Any night I get to see Jessica Anderson get torn to shreds is a good one!

Quinn Costa stands over a prone Jessica Anderson as we go back to the commentary desk.

WINNER: QUINN COSTA (VIA SUBMISSION)

Tripp Bennett: Well as you know, every month on Pay-Per-View, Zion Wrestling hosts it’s Superstar Showcase Match, where talents from outside of Zion come to showcase their talents! We’ve got our Showcase for Invasion New York on tap with SCW’s Jordan Majors taking on NFW’s Ana Evans!

Alivia Takasoto: We actually managed to get a few words from Jordan Majors regarding the challenge ahead of her come Invasion! Let’s pass it over to Meliana Rodrigo standing by!



The Show Goes Backstage Where Meliana Rodrigo Is Standing By With An Unfamiliar Face. A Blonde-Haired Woman Wearing A White Tank Top With Her Hair Pulled Up In A Ponytail. She Smiles To The Camera As Meliana Pulls The Microphone To Her Mouth.

Meliana Rodrigo: I'm Joined Backstage By Supreme Championship Wrestling's Jordan Majors. Jordan Will Face Off Against Ana Evans In The Superstar Showcase At Invasion New York! First Of All, Jordan, Welcome To Zion Wrestling!

Jordan Majors: Thanks. I'm Excited To Be Here, And Thrilled For The Opportunity To Fight At Invasion Later This Month.

Meliana Rodrigo: So, Jordan, What Made You Want To Step Up For This Opportunity With Zion?

Jordan Smiles And Shrugs Her Shoulders Before Looking At Meliana.

Jordan Majors: You Know, I Was Just Kind Of Looking Around For Something More. I've Been All Over The World Wrestling For SCW. I've Held A Title. I've Come Close To Winning Their Massive Battle Royale. I've Had A Ton Of Good Moments. But I Started To Wonder About Facing Someone I've Never Seen Before. I Mean, I Love Wrestling So Much. The Chance To Test Yourself Against A New Opponent... It's Thrilling. There's No Other Way To Put.

Meliana Rodrigo: What Do You Know About Your Opponent?

Jordan Puts Her Hands On Her Waist And Lets Out A Breath.

Jordan Majors: Uhhh... I Don't Know Much About Ana Or NFW, But You Can Be Sure That If You Ask Me About Her In Another Week Or Two I'll Be A Walking Enyclopedia About Her. I Eat, Breathe, Sleep Wrestling. I Mean, This Is My Life. It Was Life Changing When I Signed With SCW, And I've Fought Some Of The Best Talents The World Has To Offer There. But I Have A Lot More To Give This Industry. I'll Prove That At Invasion.

Meliana Rodrigo: So Something To Prove Then At Invasion?

Jordan Majors: I Guess You Could Say That. I Never Back Down From A Challenge. Ever. I've Only Been Able To Show So Much At SCW. It's Crowded There And It Can Be Hard To Stand Out Among The Best. This Gives Me That Chance To Stand Out. That's What I'm Going To Do. I Look Forward To Beating Ana At Invasion.

Jordan Smirks And Crosses Her Arms.

Meliana Rodrigo: Have You Had A Chance To Watch Zion Yet?

Jordan Nods As She Looks From Meliana To The Camera Alternately.

Jordan Majors: Definitely. It Caught My Eye A Few Weeks Ago. I Saw Fallout. The Whole Was Impressive. Loved That Main Event. The Triple Threat Was Crazy, Too. I Was Enthralled By All Of It.

Meliana Rodrigo: Should We Expect More Than Just A One-Off From You Then?

Jordan Laughs And Shakes Her Head. She Shrugs And Smiles At Meliana.

Jordan Majors: I Don't Know If I Have That Kind Of Time Right Now To Be Honest. But I'm Happy To Be A Part Of This Company's Build. Mayhem And Fusion Are Bad Ass Shows. I Really Enjoy What I've Seen. I Look Forward To Seeing What's Next...

Meliana Rodrigo: Well, Thanks For Joining Me. We'll See Exactly What She Has To Offer Later This Month At Invasion.



The scene cuts to the back where Minka Carter is in an amused and delighted mood. She is feeling great considering the events of last week and as she reflected on the battle royal, that amusement was really beginning to come out in full display as she began to express her thoughts.

Minka Carter: I am going to take a moment to laugh my ass off because I FOOLED YOU ALL! Oh what I did last week was BRILLIANT! You all THOUGHT that I wasn’t going to win that battle royal. You were all hoping that I wouldn’t. You were all hoping that it would be someone else and for that brief moment, it sure as hell seemed like it was going to be someone else but the fact of the matter is, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Throughout my entire CAREER it has always been about somebody else. You people do not even KNOW how long it took me to win my first singles title in my professional wrestling career. You people do not even know how almost everywhere I’ve been, it’s ALWAYS… BEEN… ABOUT SOMEBODY… ELSE!!!! So many people doubted that I deserved to be a main event player! So many people DIDN’T WANT ME to be a main event player. And yet, through my hard work… which NOBODY appreciates by the way… I HAVE become a main event player and my win over Solomon Graham as well as the battle royal last week PROVES THAT! I am, once again, one win away from a world championship and THIS TIME I am going to come through!

Legion… you want to act like you’re intimidating because you recently changed from looking like some basic, size zero bikini model BITCH to some DEMON?!?!?! That’s what you’re going for, right? YOU WANT TO BECOME A DEMON SO BAD? YOU WANT TO ACT LIKE A DEMON SO BAD!?!?!?! YOU WANT TO ACT LIKE YOU’RE THE BIG SCARY AROUND HERE?!?!?!

Well you’re not…

I AM THE BIG SCARY!

I AM THE ONE THAT SHATTERS DREAMS!

….ask Kai Morgan ALL about that and how I took a lead pipe and CONSTANTLY denied him his goals and his dreams!

Ask Solomon Graham how I denied HIM the dream of EVER getting another undeserved world title shot again.

Hell… let’s ask DARIA DORSEY all about that! Awwww you THOUGHT you had a world title shot didn’t you? You THOUGHT you were about to realize your dream of being in the main event for a world championship but NOPE! The look of TERROR on your face when you realized what had happened after the fact was DELICIOUS if I say so myself. I have NO regrets outsmarting you the way I did. I want you to know before I personally go out there and further shatter your dreams that it was NOTHING personal at all. You just happened to be the last one in the ring. If it was, say, Greta Nyx that was in there, then the same thing would’ve happened to her. I have no vendetta against you.

But I know for sure that you are going to have one against me.

And with that, you’ve already lost!

You’re not going to be focused on beating me. No, you are going to be all up in your precious feelings making a bunch of excuses and being mad at me for outsmarting you and doing something that you clearly could NEVER be smart enough to even think of and you’re going to whine and cry and play the victim and you’re going to talk about how I ‘robbed you’ of ‘your opportunity’ and blah blah blah… cry me a river, build a bridge and GET THE FUCK OVER IT DARIA! You want to take this personal, that’s ONE THING! You want to MAKE it PERSONAL, then you’ll be making a HUGE mistake! You'll be wishing you didn’t when you’re lying on a hospital bed drinking oatmeal through a fucking straw and I am NOT talking about the stupid Quaker oatmeal that has the stupid little dinosaur egg bullshit on them either BITCH!

Don’t push me, woman! That’s your only warning. I am NOT above hurting you to make a statement to Legion to show her who the TRUE BIG SCARY IS! I will feast upon your bitterness, Daria. I will feast upon your anger! And your dreams of being a main event player on Fusion? They are going to be shattered. AGAIN!

Minka lets out an evil laugh as she departs the scene, ready to break Daria apart as the scene cuts out.



Match #4: THE Championship Challenge (Hosted by THE Beautification Movement)

The Lights Dim Slightly As The Screen Lights Up With The Silhouette Of A Curvy Woman. She Blows A Kiss And Bright Pink Lips Coming Forward With MISS MAJESTUOSA Written In Gold On The Lips. Gold Pyro Shoots Up As "Rabbit Hole" Begins To Play And The Lights Start Flashing Along To The Beat Rainbow Colors As The Silhouette Begins Dancing Along To The Beat. She Runs Her Hands Over Her Body As The Song Picks Up. When The Chorus Begins There's A Burst Of Pink Pyro Right In Front Of The Entrance And As The Smoke Clears, Juliana Mendoza Is There Standing In The Spotlight. The Lady Of Lucha Libre Is Clad In Dior Tonight, Every Stitch A Beautiful Royal Blue Silk, The Dress Clings To Her Form, A Slit Up The Right Leg Almost All The Way Up To The Hip, And A Very Deep Plunge On The Neckline Definitely Has That 13-35 Male Demo Focused In As She Smirks And Raises Her Hand, Showing Off A New Rose Gold Rolex, As She Brushes Back Her Hair To Show Off Some Diamond Earrings.

Juliana Mendoza: Hola… Ugh Oh God. Okay, Can We Skip The Part Where I Tell The Truth About This Town Of Yours Being Ugly And Boring And Repulsive And You Get All Mad And Boo And Call Me A Whore Because You’re Too Delusional To Know You Live In A Shithole?

No Chance Of That, The Boos Come Flying At Juliana Mendoza As She Rolls Her Eyes And Just Starts Strutting Down To The Ring. She Strolls Down To The Ring, Hops Onto The Apron, And Starts To Step Over The Middle Rope, Straddling It As She Starts To Stick Her Ass Out, But Then Stops And Goes Under The Bottom Rope. The Fans Boo As She Blows A Kiss Towards Them, But As Her Hand Goes Forward, Three Of Her Fingers Drop, Leaving Her Flipping Off The Crowd. Juliana Just Laughs As She Goes To The Middle Of The Ring And Is Now Egging The People On A Bit Before She Again Rolls Her Eyes And Shakes Her Head.

Juliana Mendoza: Enough, I Have A Microphone And You Idiots Don’t. You Can Not Be Louder Than Me, And If You Try, I Already Asked The Wonderful Sound Engineer Back There To Cue Up My Music On A Loop And Play It At The Loudest Volume Possible. So Let’s Just All Shut Our Mouths And Listen To THE Lady Of Lucha Libe, Miss Majestuosa, THE Beautification Movement Zion Representative As Well As Manager And Agent For THE Advanced Athlete, TAURUS! Soon He Will Be Out Here To Compete In The Fourth Match Of THE CHampionship Challenge. In His First Three Contests, What Did WE Accomplish? Hmm, We Slew The Beast. Mister J Was A Very Tough Battle For TAURUS, But He Came Out On Top. The Second Time, Cappadonna Challenged And While It Was No Easy Task, TAURUS Came Out On Top. Then Look What Happened, She Went On To Become A Champion. You’re Welcome. The Third Time Around It Was An Outsider Answering The Challenge. Quinn Costa Proved To Be A Very Formidable Opponent And She Is Very Very Strong, But Still, TAURUS Came Out On Top. Then Quinn Got Herself A Contract. You’re Welcome.

This One Gets Some Boos From The Crowd Who Had Cheered On Quinn Last Week And Really Wanted Her Signed.

Juliana Mendoza: Could You All Please Shut Up. The Sound Of You Booing Is Annoying On Its Own, But The Smell Of That Cheap Beer And Stadium Hot Dogs And Pretzels Is Just Revolting. I Didn’t Say Quinn Costa Didn’t Earn That Contract. I Mean It Could Be Argued That She Was Rewarded For Losing, But She Did Give TAURUS One Hell Of A Fight. Which She Would Not Have Been Able To Do If It Was Not For My Genius In Creating THE Championship Challenge, So That Is Why I Say To All Of Those Who Have Benefitted From The Amazing Matches That THE Championship Challenge, YOU’RE WELCOME!

Juliana Snaps The Fingers And Is Getting Into Bitch Mode A Little Bit Now.

Juliana Mendoza: To Kai Morgan Though, The Only Thing I, The Only Thing WE Have To Say, Is, WHAT THE FUCK!?

The Lights Dim A Bit And The Big Screen Lights Up With Footage From Last Week

Kai Morgan: What’s Up, Kentucky?! It’s Friday, You Know What That Means! It’s Time For The Most Exciting Two Hours Of Wrestling On The Internet! Now, I Promised You All In The Twitterverse A Few Surprises For Tonight! But Before I Get Down To That, We Gotta Get Down To More Draft Picks! So Here We Go!

See, It’s Quite Fitting That We Have THE Championship Challenge Taking Place Right In It’s Home Show Of Fusion Because My #9 Draft Pick Is None Other Than THE Advanced Athlete...TAURUS!

The Lights Go Completely Out As “Get Up On My Level” By Mike Zombie Ft. Aja Elan Begins To Play. Gold Lights Flash To The Beat With The First Words Of The Song Proclaiming “I'm A Legend, I'm A God” As A Single Spotlight Shines Down On An Absolutely Hulking Figure In A Sleeveless Black Hooded Robe Trimmed In Gold. As The Music Picks Up, TAURUS Throws His Head Back And Stretches His Arms Out, Gold Pyro Erupting As The Hood Flies Back Off His Head. He Marches Down To The Ring, The Spotlight Following Him The Whole Way. When He Reaches The Ring, He Hops Right Up Onto The Apron And Steps Over The Top Rope. He Moves To The Middle Of The Ring As The Chorus Kicks In

“Get Up On My Level Dawg Its Time To Level Up
Money, Power, Greed, No Y'all Just Can't Get Enough
Flexin' On My Enemies
Now I've Reached The Pinnacle”

He Stands In The Spotlight And Spins Showing Off The Words THE Beautification Muscle In Gold Script On The Back Of His Jacket. He Stands In The Spotlight, Flexes, Then Pulls His Robe Open To Show Off His Impressive Physique. He Basks In The Spotlight And Attention For A Few More Seconds Before His Music Fades Out And The Lights Return To Normal.

TAURUS: PICK NINE! Do You Know How Bloody Embarrassing And Disrespectful That Is? I Am A Top Five Overall.

TAURUS Is Fuming, Pacing Back And Forth, He Then Suddenly Takes Off His Robe, Tosses It At The Timekeeper, And Seems Like He Wants A Fight Right Now, But Juliana Calms Him Down A Bit.

Juliana Mendoza: I Am Very Disappointed In Kai Morgan, Sara Cross, And All Of You People. For Any Of You To Think That There Is Actually One Person Better Than TAURUS, Let Alone Sixteen? It Is Disrespectful, It Is Insulting, And Every One Of You Are Going To Be Proven Wrong. THE Championship Challenge Will Continue Until One Of Two Things Happens. One, Someone Somehow Manages To Perform A Miracle And Defeat TAURUS Single-Handedly, In This Ring, Which Is Impossible So Really THE Championship Challenge Ends When WE Have THE World Heavyweight Championship Wrapped Around The Perfect Waist Of THE Advanced Athlete, TAURUS! Now, Let’s See Who Gets The Pleasure Of Being Defeated By THE Big Bad Bull, Next.

Juliana Drops The Mic, Brings TAURUS Back Into The Corner Pats His Chest, And Makes The Belt Motion Around His Waist Before She Slips Out Of The Ring And Takes Her Place As An Advisor And Spectator.



Tripp Bennett: Holy shit!!!

Alivia Takasoto: Hey, Tripp! I’m the only one who swears around here!

Tripp Bennett: Sorry...

Alivia Takasoto: It’s okay, but HOLY FUCKING SHIT!

Alex Lawson: And his opponent...from The Motor City Madhouse...weighing in at 230 lbs...Marcus! Uriah! Dunne!!

Tripp Bennett: A couple of days ago we saw MUD had made some very vague tweets about walking into another fed, but we had no idea that he’d show up here!

Alivia Takasoto: In all honesty, I’m starting to feel more concerned for TAURUS than I am for his opponent! MUD is ruthless and unpredictable, and quite frankly, I don’t think being an advanced athlete is gonna help here!

MUD walks into the ring and immediately steps up to TAURUS and the two get nose-to-nose, with the referee trying to separate them. He starts to look the big man up and down, stopping only to see the smug look on his face. Seeing this, MUD gets sick of waiting, and plants a huge, audible slap across the face of TAURUS! The referee manages to separate the two before TAURUS retaliates and gets them into their corners before ringing the bell!



TAURUS immediately rushes MUD in a rage, attempting to shoulder block him into the corner! But MUD sidesteps him, leaving him to ram shoulder first into the ring post! MUD immediately goes on the attack, raining down on the big man with a bevy of strikes while he’s in between the ropes! TAURUS guts through the strikes, pushing himself out of the corner enough to shove MUD away! With some distance between him and his opponent, TAURUS gets all the way out of the corner and turns around to yet another round of punches by MUD!

MUD has the upperhand now, managing to fight TAURUS down to a knee with his strikes! But before he can move any further, TAURUS uses his positioning to snatch MUD’s legs, driving him to the mat with a Double Leg Takedown! From there TAURUS mounts MUD and keeps him down a series of slow moving, yet heavy handed Forearms! He stands up before dragging MUD to his feet as well. TAURUS lifts his opponent off the mat before driving him right back down with a Scoop Slam! He goes for a pin!

ON-

Kick out by MUD before the count even reaches one! TAURUS looks down in disbelief, realizing it’s gonna be a hard fight to get him down for a three count. He gets MUD off the mat once more before Irish Whipping him towards the ropes! MUD bounces off and meets TAURUS in the center of the ring, getting hit with a Shoulder Tackle that sends him to the mat! TAURUS hits the adjacent ropes now, but MUD gets underneath him with a Drop Down! He reaches his feet after TAURUS steps over him and bounces from the opposite side of the ring! When he returns to him, MUD hits TAURUS with a Kitchen Sink that sends him flipping to the mat! TAURUS sits up, clutching his midsection, as MUD goes off the ropes again, hitting him with a Sliding Forearm! He pops right back up at TAURUS’ side before hitting a Snap Elbow Drop! MUD goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TW-

Kick out by TAURUS! MUD is completely unphased by the kick out, though, only seeking to cause more damage! He gets to his feet before proceeding to repeatedly stomp on TAURUS as he rolls his way out of the ring, getting support from Juliana Mendoza at ringside! Seeing this, MUD takes advantage, bouncing off the ropes and hitting him with a Suicide Dive as Mendoza scurries away! TAURUS falls against the barricade as MUD rushes back into the ring, bounces off the ropes again and hits him with a second Suicide Dive! He tries his luck again, running back into the ring and going for a third dive, but NO! TAURUS catches MUD by the head out of midair, before tossing him into the barricade spinefirst! MUD is reeling the ground at ringside, but he barely has time to process the pain before TAURUS picks him up and throws him into the ring post!

TAURUS picks up MUD’s prone body from the floor at ringside, with him facing a returning Mendoza long enough for her to talk trash to his face, before tossing him back into the ring! TAURUS immediately follows and gets MUD to his feet before lifting him off the mat and driving him into the corner! TAURUS takes a lap around the ring before running back and hitting MUD with a European Uppercut in the corner, before transitioning it into an Enzuigiri! He rolls back to his feet, allowing MUD to stumble out of the corner before going for a Swinging Sideslam Backbreaker! TAURUS grabs onto the ropes and launches off, hitting a prone MUD with a picture perfect Split Legged Moonsault to finish off The Display! He drags him to the center of the ring before going for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by MUD, but TAURUS is as confident as ever! He makes his way to the corner of the ring, waiting for his opponent to make it to his feet! MUD gets up and turns around, immediately alerted as TAURUS runs towards him and goes for the Big Bull Charge, but NO! MUD falls flat to the mat, allowing for TAURUS to sail over him completely! He kips up as TAURUS tries to regain a vertical base, and when he does, MUD leathers him with a stiff Discus Lariat to cap off THE MUDKIP!! MUD goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

T-

Kick out by TAURUS, but MUD seemingly has the match won, based on the expression on his face! He gets TAURUS off the mat into position for Muddied Waters! He attempts to lift the big man off the mat with an immense struggle! But when he finally summons the strength to lift him up, TAURUS becomes too slippery, flipping over MUD’s shoulder to escape! TAURUS uses his position behind his opponent to his immediate advantage, hitting him with RAW POWER!! He keeps him trapped for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...TAURUS!!

Tripp Bennett: TAURUS picks up another impressive win here tonight!

Alivia Takasoto: MUD put up an impressive fight! You could definitely see TAURUS struggling to keep up with his brash, chaotic style! But as it stands, THE Big, Bad Bull is now 6-0 here in Zion Wrestling, and with MUD falling to him tonight, I don’t see that changing anytime soon!

TAURUS and Juliana Mendoza celebrate in the ring as the fans shower them with boos! Just then, MUD makes his way back up to his feet, sore from the match he had just been through. He offers a stoic fist to TAURUS, to which Mendoza responds by beginning to scold him. However, TAURUS backs her off for a bit, before accepting the fist bump! With that, MUD makes his exit and TAURUS celebrates as we cut to commercial!

WINNER:TAURUS (VIA PINFALL)

[Intern]

We fade back from commercial to the commentary desk and Tripp Bennett.

Tripp Bennett: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back! It’s been a fun night so far! Now as we said earlier our Superstar Showcase match for this month’s PPV, YouTube Invasion: New York is coming up! Now we got a fews from our first competitor, Jordan Majors, earlier tonight! Now, we hear from her opponent, Ana Evans!



The scene fades in on a mural that says "Full of Heart" on it. Ana Evans walks in, wearing her signature leather jacket and backwards snapback hat.

Ana Evans: Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ana Evans. I'm one of the top rising stars in professional wrestling. Over the past couple of months I've fought some of the best of the best. That's why I'm standing here right now.

She pauses for a moment, and adjusts her hat.

Ana Evans: You see, a couple weeks ago, I heard that there was going to be a superstar showcase at Invasion: New York. I decided to step up. I'm here to show all of you what "Full of Heart" represents. I'm here to show what I can do, and what I'm capable of. 

She pauses once more, and begins slowly pacing.

Ana Evans: I'll leave it at this. Jordan Majors is extremely talented. There's no denying that. But I'm going to fight hard. You better give me your best, Jordan. I'll be giving you mine.

The scene fades out as we go to our next match.



Match #5: Thalia Starks vs Tonya Marks

Alex Lawson: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

Introducing first...from Shreveport, Louisiana...weighing in at 144 lbs...Thalia! Starks!

And her opponent...residing in Miami, Florida...weighing in at 167 lbs…”Totally” Tonya! Marks!

Tripp Bennett: Tonya Marks set to make their Zion debut here tonight! How good do you think their chances are going into a match with a gamed Thalia Starks?

Alivia Takasoto: Tonya Marks definitely has the wildcard advantage on their side here, Tripp! Not only has Zion never seen what Tonya can do between the ropes, but until a last second change in match details, Thalia Starks was preparing to take on a completely different opponent!



The bell rings, however we don’t get started with the action right away as Marks proceeds to trash talk their opponent from their corner! Starks looks on in a state of disinterest as she starts to step up to the center of the ring, imploring Marks to do the same. After a bit, Marks makes their way to the center of the ring with Starks, berating her straight to her face as she just stands and smiles back at them! Eventually, the verbal barbs are not enough for Marks as they cap off their beratement by mushing Starks’ face!

Starks’ sunny disposition suddenly changes with the vicious shove. Growing sick of her opponent, she answers the push by unloading a stiff right hand across Mark’s face! She follows up with a Hip Toss to a stunned Marks, who cowers in the corner upon hitting the mat! Starks sees this and decides to capitalize, rushing to the corner! But whatever she had planned is stopped in short order when Marks sidesteps the oncoming Starks! She starts the recovery process, leaning on the turnbuckles, and Marks takes advantage! They rush to the corner, smashing Starks with a Hip Attack, before running the ropes as she stumbles from the corner! Marks reaches her opponent once more, leveling Starks with a Big Boot before going for the pin!

ONE…!

TW-

Kick out by Starks, as Marks looks down at her in frustration! They make it up to their feet, before pulling Starks up to hers by her hair! The referee takes exception to this behavior, to which Marks responds by using all their favorite insults to explain to the official how much they don't care! Eventually the ref gets fed up with Marks himself and starts the five count! Marks uses all four seconds they have at their disposal to trash talk Starks to her face, before tossing her to the side by her hair! Starks is the one crawling over to the corner now, as Marks begins to taunt the crowd, taking in all the ire from the fans! They run to the corner to hit Starks with another Hip Attack, but she gets the knees up right on time to stop them! Marks reels out of the corner in agony, and with their back completely turned, Starks capitalizes with a Running Bulldog! Mark’s head thumps the mat as they finally fall with their back to the mat, leaving them completely open to a Standing Moonsault from Starks! She goes for the pin now!

ONE…!

TWO!

Kick out by Marks, yet Starks remains calm through it! She gets Marks back to their feet, before getting them in position for the Skeleton Key! Starks jumps up for the move, but Marks is somehow able to stall the momentum of the move, dropping Starks into Sidewalk position before hitting ADJUSTMENTS!! Marks goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THR-

Kick out by Starks, much to Marks’ disbelief and frustration! They pick Starks up off the mat by her hair again, before doubling her over with a Knee to the gut! Marks runs the ropes, hoping to hit The Makeover, but NO! Starks snaps her head back just in the nick of time, dodging the move! Marks recovers and turns around, right into Rolling Wheel Kick by Starks! Marks cowers into the corner again, only to be hit with Running Body Splash from Starks against the turnbuckles! She follows it up with a Hip Toss, to which Marks starts to immediately recover! Starks waits for her opponent to reach their feet, before bouncing up to the top turnbuckle and hitting the COFFIN DROP!! Starks is not done yet, though, picking Marks up off the mat and getting them in position before hitting THE GAMBIT!! Starks goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Thalia! Starks!

Tripp Bennett: Thalia Marks gets another big win tonight!

Alivia Takasoto: That was hell of a match, Tripp! If you wanna talk about exciting wrestling, this is a prime example right here!

Thalia Starks stands in the ring, basking in her victory as the fans cheer for her. She looks back at the downed Tonya Marks, before leaving the ring as we fade out!

WINNER: THALIA STARKS (VIA PINFALL)



Lily Lopez: Oh Gosh, I Hope She's Okay!

The Young Rookie Wrestler, And Invited Guest Of Jessica Anderson Walks Quickly Through The Backstage Area And Is Pointed To The Trainers Facility Where Jessica Was Currently Being Treated After Another Brutal Loss. Wasting No Time, Lily Bursts Into The Office And Finds Jessica Sitting Up On The Observation Table Being Tended To By One Of The On Site Physicians.

Lily Lopez: Jess! OMG I Was So Worried About You! How Are You Feeling?

The Good Natured Girl Nearly Pushes The Physician Away Before He Sternly Puts A Hand On Her Shoulder.

Physician: Easy, Easy Now. Jessica Was Banged Up Pretty Bad Out There.

Lily Lopez: No Sh...

Lopez Stops Herself.

Lily Lopez: No Duh, But How Is She. Jess...How Are You?

Lily Cautiously Puts A Hand On Anderson's Shoulder And Leans Her Face In To Check On Her New Friend/Mentor.

Jessica Coughs Violently As She Sits Forward, Holding Her Ribs. She Looks Up At Lily And Shakes Her Head.

Jessica Anderson: Not Good, Lily. I'm In So Much Pain, And I'm Not Getting The Respect That I Deserve. I Think It's Time, Girl!

Lily Wears Concern As Perfectly As She's Wearing Her Yellow And Black Flannel Print Dress With Matching Converse Sneakers. She Leans Closer To Jess To Examine Her, Personally, Not Trusting The Physician.

Brushing Jess's Hair Out Of Her Face, She Nods Her Head.

Lily Lopez: I Told You If You Ever Needed Me, I Would Be Here. If You Think It's Time For The B.A.B's To Make Our Official Debut TOGETHER Here? I'm With You.

Jess Coughs Again As Lily Turns To The Physician, And Growls, For The First Time Ever On Camera Showing Off A Bit Of A Mean Side.

Lily Lopez: Can You Get Someone Back Here Who Can ACTUALLY Help Her? Do You Not See That Our Star Is In Pain!?

Jessica Shoos Away Lily's Request, And Lies Down On Her Back To Ease The Pain. She Takes Lily's Hand And Looks Her Friend In The Eyes.

Jessica Anderson: Lily, It's Okay. I'll Be Fine, They'll Take Care Of Me. I Just Need You To Get Yourself Ready To Make Your Debut Next Week. I'm The Main Attraction Here In Zion, So When My Tag Team Partner Debuts It's Going To Be HUGE!

A Long Smile Creeps Across The Youthful Wrestler's Face As Jess Mentions Officially Debuting.

Lily Lopez: Wait WHAT!? You Talked To Your Boss? I'm Officially A Member Of The Zion Roster?! You Know That Together, NOBODY Will Be Able To Stop Us, Right?

She Could Hardly Contain Her Excitement As She Continues To Ramble A Bit.

Lily Lopez: I'll Be A Signed Wrestler, Officially! Are You Serious!?

Jessica Forces Out A Smile, Nodding At Her Friend.

Jessica Anderson: I Did Indeed. And Of Course I Know That. We're The Bad Ass Bitches. Nobody Comes Even Remotely Close To Our Level. This Is OUR Time!

The two laugh together as we fade back to the ring.



“Winter” by Our Last Night blares over the PA system of the Robins Center as RWK makes his entrance! His usual pyro goes off over the stage as he poses, revealing a microphone in his hand.

Tripp Bennett: RWK not set to compete here tonight, but it appears as though he’s still got something to say regardless!

Alivia Takasoto: Oh, it’s always a good time when The King comes out to address his subjects! Let’s go!

RWK enters the ring, gesturing for the production crew to cut his music. The fans shower him with reactions, most of which being cheers with a few haters in the mix. He gestures for all of them to pipe down as well before beginning his speech.

RWK: Richmond, Virginia! What a place to be huh?

The fans start to cheer at the compliments of their town as RWK continues.

RWK: I love it here in Virginia, I really do! I was enjoying my time, taking in the sights, all the activities and whatnot. But if I’m being honest, Virginia, something’s been bothering me quite a bit...and that’s this slight feeling of disrespect I’ve been picking up over the past few weeks here in Zion!

The crowd starts to turn on RWK a bit, but the cheers still heavily outweigh the boos.

RWK: No, no I mean it! I mean, as a World Champion around the globe and a World Champion contender here in Zion, you’d think I’d be shown a bit more decency! But whether it’s Legion (crowd boos)...or Victoria Salinas (crowd cheers)...or even Minka Carter talking all that trash (crowd boos)...it seems as though nobody wants to show respect for The King! I mean even some error with “internal company memos” kept me from competing tonight!

But that’s all gonna change from now on! See I find myself in a unique position here on the Fusion brand, and I’ve decided that as The King of Modern Wrestling, I’m gonna take my rightful place as the leader of the Fusion locker room!

The fans start to progressively boo more, until it seems the entire arena has split into two halves with reactions to RWK.

RWK: Now I-

The lights immediately go out. And when they come back on, RWK is still in the ring. No one else has appeared.

??: Your highness... up here.

Everyone's attention goes to the balcony. Standing there in a black leather jacket is Zachary Porter. He waves at RWK.

Alivia Takasoto: Holy shit! That’s Zachary Porter!

Tripp Bennett: We had heard of the signing and his drafting to the Fusion roster, but this is the first time we’ve seen Porter in a Zion ring...or above one from the looks of it!

Zachary Porter: Always wanted to do the “lights out” bit, don’t mind me.

He chuckles a little.

Zachary Porter: You’ll likely interpret this interruption as a sign of disrespect, Robert. Listening to your diatribe; respect is all you want? R-e-s-p-e-c-t. I find your attitude quite disrespectful. Did you respect Victoria, a former World Champion the world over like yourself, when you hit her with a steel chair? Doubt that is in the respect handbook. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to preach from a soapbox, all I wish to point out to you Robert, you should be more appreciative of your lot in life. Like you said, you’re a former World Champion the world over, you did challenge Legion for Zion’s World Championship. You have ungodly ability. Instead of being a positive force in the world, an inspiration to all, a real leader of the locker room, you opt to come out here, complain about what you aren’t given?

Zachary Porter scoffs.

Zachary Porter: When you lose everything Robert, the inconveniences you believe you’re dealing with will be childsplay in the comparison. I was on top of the world too. My world kept burning around me. My paradise became a distant memory. Sorry if listening to someone complain about not getting the respect they believe they’re entitled to doesn’t make me feel warm inside. I’m gonna change that. I have been scouting the roster to determine whose eyes I’m gonna open first...

Porter forms a gun with his hand, pointing right to RWK. With a smirk on his face Zach says.

Zachary Porter: Your first on MY list. Now cut the lights.

The lights go out again. When they come back on, Zachary Porter is gone. RWK looks up in confusion, not knowing what to make of the proclamation that was placed before him.

Tripp Bennett: Well it seems as though RWK’s rantings caught the attention of someone on the Fusion roster!

Alivia Takasoto: Whether that’s a good or bad thing, I guess time will tell!

RWK saunters off, still confused as we get things underway with our main event.

Main Event: Minka Carter vs Daria Dorsey

Alex Lawson: The following match is scheduled for onefall!

Introducing first...from Minneapolis, Minnesota...weighing in at 130 lbs...Minka! Carter!

And her opponent...from Rochester, New York...weighing in at 152 lbs…”The Zenith of Zion”...Daria! Dorsey!

Tripp Bennett: Daria Dorsey looking more determined than ever going into this match tonight! Do you think this is more because of who she’s facing or what’s on the line?

Alivia Takasoto: I think it’s a little bit of both, Tripp! Daria came within a hair of becoming the #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Title, and she would have gotten there had it not been for her opponent tonight! Now that she has an opportunity to get back in that driver’s seat, she’s not gonna waste it.



The bell rings and the two stand in their respective corners. Carter stands, looking as confident as ever after her win last week. Meanwhile, Dorsey stares daggers through her opponent, a quiet determination showing in her face. The two start to approach one another in the center of the ring, before getting into a collar and elbow tie up! The lock doesn’t even come close as Dorsey immediately gains the upper hand with a Headlock! Carter struggles for some time, before eventually resolving to pushing back against Dorsey towards the side of the ring! The two reach the ropes and it seems as though Carter is finally gonna push Dorsey away to get some distance, but NO!

Dorsey slides to the mat with Carter in tow, stalling the momentum of the whip and wrenching the head even tighter! Carter looks as though she’s in trouble now, struggling to break free from the hold as the referee already asks if she’s ready to give up so briefly into the match! Something about this gives Carter a bit of motivation, though, as she fights to make it back to her feet in Dorsey’s grasp! She gets back up, right before lifting Dorsey off the mat and slamming her down with a Belly-to-Back Suplex! Both competitors are down now, as Carter struggles to catch her breath on the mat besides Dorsey.

Eventually, Carter reaches her feet, just as Dorsey begins to sit up. Just like that, a fire lights up in Carter's eyes as she pounces on Dorsey with a Knee Strike to the side of the head! From there, she mounts her prone opponent, delivering a bevy of stiff Forearm Strikes! Dorsey puts her arms up in defense, but it doesn’t take long for Carter’s ruthlessness to break through! Carter eventually let’s up, feeling that Dorsey is beat down enough for her to go for a pin!

ONE…!


T-

Kick out by Dorsey as Carter begins to stand, frustrated. She begins her typical grandstanding as the crowd starts to boo, their hatred for her far outweighing Dorsey’s! She returns to Dorsey just when she reaches a knee. Seeking to take advantage, Carter attempts to lay to boot to the side of her opponent’s cheek, but Dorsey catches the leg! Carter stares at her in a panic, hopping on one leg as to suggest she’s going for an Enzuigiri! But before she can attempt anything, Dorsey drives her to the mat with a Dragon Screw! Carter reels on the mat, favoring the leg, but she barely has time to recover before Dorsey capitalizes, attempting to finish the match early by locking in Daria’s Inferno, but NO!

Carter manages to get a leg free, before driving the bottom of her boot into Dorsey’s chest to keep her at bay! She takes the time to slither out of the ring and catch her breath, waving off the referee’s demands for her to re-enter the ring and continue the match! She eventually feels as though she’s able to take Dorsey face-to-face, climbing back onto the apron! However, she somehow fails to notice Dorsey prepared in the corner of the ring, as she’s completely blindsided by a stiff Running Lariat from over the top rope! Carter’s back thumps against the apron as she slumps down to the floor below! Dorsey sees an opportunity and steps out onto the apron herself! She stands with her back to the corner, waiting for Carter to make it to her feet on the outside, for running up and hitting her with a Cannonball! Dorsey picks up Carter, throws her back in the ring, and goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Carter! Dorsey begins to get desperate, and in doing so, decides to make a rare attempt to take flight! She climbs up to the top rope slowly, waiting for Carter to reach a vertical base before going for a Meteora, but NO! Carter sidesteps the move, leaving Dorsey to crash to the mat! Dorsey stays kneeling, favoring her legs as Carter begins to lower one of her knee pads! She runs the ropes before catching Dorsey full on with a SHINING WIZARD!! She nails her right in the jaw with that exposed knee, the impact even doing a bit of damage to Carter as well! However, she disregards that as she goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THR-

Kick out by Dorsey at two and a half! Carter begins to become visibly frustrated now, breathing just a little bit heavier in a huff! She turns around and to her surprise, Dorsey is already on the mend, attempting to make the slow crawl across the ring. She snickers at what she sees as a mediocre attempt at recovery. She starts to push Dorsey’s face, saying things like, “Come on! Get up Tits McGee! Get up!” The frustration formerly planted across Carter’s face soon transfers over to Dorseys. But before she has a chance to retaliate, she gets snatched up off the mat by Carter in an attempted Holy Clutch! Before Carter can get the move completely cinched in, though, Dorsey grabs her head and drops to the mat, hitting Carter with a Stunner in order to escape!

Carter staggers back into the corner, and now Dorsey’s on the attack, laying into her with a bevy of strikes! Carter is almost completely defenseless as Dorsey sends shots all over her body! She eventually let’s up, allowing Carter out of the corner before running the ropes! She returns to Carter, who attempts to throw a Lariat her way! But she ducks underneath it before hopping up the middle rope and hitting Carter with Springboard Uppercut! She notices Carter beginning to regain a vertical base and runs the ropes again, this hitting her with the FIRESPIN DDT!! She goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THR-

Kick out by Carter! Dorsey looks up at the ref and disputes the nearfall, before getting up and grabbing the legs to cinch in Daria’s Inferno! But Carter frees a leg again, this time kicking Dorsey in the injured knee! She drags herself away from the reeling Dorsey, before propping herself up using the ropes! She looks down at Dorsey, preparing for her to reach her feet once more, possibly looking for the Demon Stake! Dorsey gets up, before Carter can charge her, the lights go out! No one knows what’s going on for a bit, before suddenly the lights of the arena come back up in all red. Carter stands in the ring, confused and surprisingly alone as Dorsey has disappeared! She turns around, only to see Legion is standing behind her! Carter lets out a yelp at the sight of the World Champion under the blood red lighting, falling back to the mat! Legion begins to lean over her menacingly, seemingly having the #1 Contender cornered, but then…

The lights go back out!

When they come back up, everything returns to normal and Legion disappears! Carter stands up, completely baffled at what just happened! Before she can process anything, she turns around only to be scooped up by Dorsey and hit with the PHOENIX DRIVER!! Carter hits the mat and Dorsey goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Daria! Dorsey!

Tripp Bennett: Daria Dorsey gets a huge win tonight, inserting herself into the Chance Briefcase Gauntlet Eliminator match!

Alivia Takasoto: Minka Carter seemed to have the match in hand, but at a very crucial moment, she seemed to have gotten a bit distracted! What was that all about?

Tripp Bennett: Nerves may be setting in a bit going into her World Title Match 3 weeks from tomorrow! But regardless, Daria Dorsey has secured herself a “chance” of a lifetime! Get it, Alivia?

Alivia Takasoto: I hate you, Tripp...

Tripp Bennett: Goodnight, everyone!

Dorsey celebrates her win, proclaiming that she will be the next World Heavyweight Champion as we fade to black!

WINNER: DARIA DORSEY (VIA PINFALL)