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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 Barclays Center! The Crowd Break Off Into Their Usual “Fusion” Chants as we get underway!
Tripp Bennett: With less than 24 hours to go until YouTube Invasion: New York! One last time from the other side: Welcome...To Friday Night Fusion! I’m Tripp Bennett, joined as always by Alivia Takasoto!
Alivia Takasoto: We are just less than 24 hours away from what is sure to be the most exciting two days of wrestling we’ll ever see! But that doesn’t mean we don’t have anything exciting here on the blue brand either!
Tripp Bennett: That’s right! Tonight we not only see the debut of Brooke Cartwright, as well as a monster main event! As Razzles Mars, Daria Dorsey, and Thalia Starks face off for their entry slots in this Sunday’s Chance Gauntlet Eliminator Match!
Alivia Takasoto: So much fun stuff to get to, Tripp! Let’s get this thing started!
Match #1: Victoria Salinas vs Lily Lopez
Alex Lawson: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson: Introducing first...representing the Bad Ass Bitches...from Seattle, Washington...weighing in at 110 lbs...Lily! Lopez!
And her opponent...from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada...weighing in at 132 lbs...Victoria! Salinas!
Tripp Bennett: Victoria Salinas seemingly looking to get some target practice in on the eve of her YouTube Championship match at YouTube Invasion: New York!
Alivia Takasoto: After everything she’s been through the past few weeks, Salinas has to be PISSED! Lily Lopez chose the wrong day be...well...Lily Lopez.
The bell rings and Salinas wastes absolutely ZERO time, sending Lopez flying into the corner with a Dropkick! She gets back up to her feet and trails Lopez into the corner, stomping repeatedly on the young lady until she sinks into the mat! The referee has no choice but to step in now, forcing Salinas to take the action out of the corner! Salinas steps back to ward off the referee, before pulling Lopez out of the corner and shoving her to the mat! Salinas hops up to the top rope, before hitting Lopez with a Moonsault! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Lopez! Salinas looks up, almost completely done with her opposition here tonight! She gets Lopez to her feet before going for her Signature Standing Roundhouse, but NO! Lopez ducks underneath, causing Salinas to miss and turn around! Lopez takes advantage, pushing Salinas into the corner and pulling her out into an O’Connor Roll!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Salinas! Lopez stumbles forward, but catches herself before she can fall fully to the mat! She turns around, right into a BUSAIKU KNEE STRIKE from Salinas! She picks up a nearly unconscious Lopez, before nailing her with THE VANITY BREAKER!! However, she doesn’t go for the pin! She instead sits alongside her fallen opponent, looking absolutely furious! She takes a momentary pause, seemingly thinking over things, before getting Lopez up and locking her into the UNBREAKBLE VICTORY!! Lopez taps out almost immediately!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match by submission...Victoria! Salinas!
Tripp Bennett: Very quick victory by Victoria Salinas here tonight! I think she’s more than ready to face off against Eddie Williams in 48 hours time!
Alivia Takasoto: I think we’re just lucky we didn’t see Victoria rip poor Lily’s arm clean off! Still...a phenomenal job by Victoria Salinas here tonight!
The referee raises the hand of still miffed-looking Salinas as we go over to the commentary!
WINNER: VICTORIA SALINAS (VIA SUBMISSION)
Tripp Bennett: Well as you all know, tomorrow night, Mai Blackman will be in a one-on-one match with Lass Haliday at YouTube Invasion: New York! Now, we actually got in touch with Mai Blackman and some answers to a few burning through our Fusion correspondent, Meliana Rodrigo! Let’s take a look!
We cut backstage to see Meliana Rodrigo sitting across from Mai Blackman in the studio room.
Meliana Rodrigo: Thank you for joining us, Mai!
Blackman rolls her eyes at Rodrigo’s pleasantries as she continues.
Meliana Rodrigo: So, let’s start with the first question: What exactly is your reasoning for targeting Lass Haliday?
Mai cracks a sly little grin and punches her fist into her hand as she kicks back in her chair.
Mai Blackman: Okay, so obviously people don’t pay attention. I’ve said, plain and clear, what my reason is. Lass Haliday is the biggest bitch in the yard. She’s got a reputation for stomping people into the ground. She’s also new to this company, just like me.
She rubs the corners of her mouth with her thumb and forefinger as she thinks of her next words.
Mai Blackman: I’m not here to make friends. That sounds cliche, but it’s the truth. This is supposed to be a combat sport and everyone wants to be the best. I know I’m not gonna just walk in here and get a match with the clown walking around with the World Title on her shoulder. I need to earn that shit and I get that. I’m the new one here. So is Lass Haliday. Us coming in here, weeks apart, that puts us in a race to the top and I’ll be damned if I’m gonna lose that race without a fight. So, I’m gonna walk up to the biggest bitch here, who just happens to be in my way and take her out.
Meliana Rodrigo: How do you feel about Lass Haliday costing you the opportunity to compete for the Chance Briefcase?
This question makes Mai laugh a bit. She even claps her hands once and gives the floor under her foot a little stomp.
Mai Blackman: You know what? I should be pissed off, but I’m not. I’m not. I ended up costing her the same thing, even if it was her fault. She took her eye off the ball and let herself get distracted. I mean, you don’t let a fan in the crowd distract you with hazing, do you? It’s called situational awareness, Lass. I was able to keep my shit in gear when I had bullets whizzing over my head and you can’t even focus on beating some bitch’s ass when someone’s clapping and yelling at ringside. But you showed me that you’re not someone who takes shit lying down. Your problem now is you gotta be ready to back it up because I got you in my crosshairs now.
Mai makes a little gun motion and simulates firing a shot at the camera.
Meliana Rodrigo: What do you hope to prove by taking on Lass Haliday at YouTube Invasion: New York?
Mai grows more serious here as she leans forward, pressing her fingertips together with her elbows resting on her knees.
Mai Blackman: Look, I ain’t delusional, alright? I know I’m not the youngest in Zion. I might even be the oldest. People normally start doing this in their teens. I’m thirty six years old. Pushing forty. I know I need to prove to management that an aging dog can still go just as well as all these young little pups around here. I’m gonna show just that when everyone watches a devil dog take down a fucking mastiff, by the throat.
She sits back in her chair, hands curling up into fists. The muscles in her arms tense up but she seems calm, otherwise.
Meliana Rodrigo: Now, let’s rewind back to a month ago: It was FallOut in Chicago, your hometown, and you were left off of the card. Can you tell us how you felt about that?
Mai makes a face and waves her hand.
Mai Blackman: Dude, I might have been a little pissed off if I were anybody to know in my town. I don’t get these young bucks who come running down the aisle in their hometown during their debut like they’re some big local star. You can come out to a show and make it big or you can slide under the radar and never become anything. I saw a Chicago guy debut about ten years back. You ever hear of Ricky Mandel?
Rodrigo shakes her head, hesitantly, almost afraid as if the wrong answer is going to upset the angry Marine, but Mai just snaps her fingers.
Mai Blackman: Exactly. They made a big to-do over his debut, he didn’t last a year in the business. I’ve got no delusions of grandeur. Come back in a year or two and ask me about being left off of a hometown show and I might feel differently.
Meliana Rodrigo: If Lass Haliday were here right now, is there anything you would say to her?
Mai chuckles again, rubbing her hands together as she leans forward again and looks into the camera, addressing Lass again, directly.
Mai Blackman: I hope your bite is as deadly as your bark, you Great Dane bitch, because this bulldog’s coming to tear your fucking throat out. Now, s’cuse me.
Without any warning, Mai stands up from her chair and promptly excuses herself from the interview set. She smacks a stack of papers up out of a backstage attendant’s hand on her way by, as she disappears off camera.
Meliana Rodrigo: Uhhh...back to you guys...
Meliana looks towards the camera as we fade out.
The lights go out, and suddenly the crowd begins loudly chanting and cheering. After what feels like minutes in the darkness, a lone gold light slowly brightens in the center of the ring. As the light brightens, it reveals below its glimmering presence, a throne of swords. The throne, holding a crown on it, made of solid gold.
Suddenly the pitch black titantron turns on, the words “Taking my Throne” appearing on it. The titantron quickly turns to Robert William Kendricks, who is in a castle alone. The castle, gloom and corrupt. Robert looks into the camera, and rubs his wrist with one of his hands. It’s now revealed that his hands are bound by chains.
“So, I took my position for granted.. I am a failure, yet you think you can teach me a lesson? Kid, let’s get one thing straight now, teaching an old dog new tricks is easier than what you are asking for. What you’re asking for, is going to be hell.”
Robert readjusts himself, sitting as comfortably as possible still in the chains.
“I am a failure, but I have 15 world titles in my back view mirror. Sure, I lost to Legion, but that’s wrestling. On fusion, it’s any given Friday Night, and come Sunday it’s going to be me putting you through the night of yours.”
Robert breaks one of the chains, freeing his right hand. As he looks around, he glared back at the camera.
“So go ahead, take it all in. Sit on your stage and shout to the crowds that you’re here to teach me, but end of the day we both know the truth, Mr. Porter. You’re here to use me to skyrocket your own sales.”
Robert breaks the other chain and stands, his eyes glaring at the camera as a hooded figure comes behind him.
“And I get it, hey, great idea. But there’s one problem with your plan, Zachary. There’s one flaw, one chink in your armor.”
Another hooded figure stands behind Robert as he is given a royal cloak to put around him.
“I am not at the end of my career, ready to lay down and give you my opportunities. I am not some joke that you get to laugh at. I am not a Jobber, for you to walk all over.”
Robert takes a step back, another hooded figure standing behind him as they begin dressing him. Robert lets out a gasp for air quickly before continuing.
“I am an Innovator to the Modern Professional Wrestling sport that you were taught in. I am an artist with my arsenal of attacks. So many different styles coming at you, that you won’t know what has hit you, Porter. I am Vengeance, striking fear into the hearts of those who cross my path. I am a King, and you think just because you’ve seen my throne that you have a claim to it.”
Robert smirks as he stands, in armor and with a royal cloak on. His eyes, gazing at the six hooded figures who stand behind him.
“So go back to your failing business, go back to Laredo. You will not sit on my throne today, and one defeat doesn’t make you a Conqueror, it makes you lucky to not have awoken those who will not hold back.”
As the titantron shuts off the lights slowly follow. After a few moments, they turn back on and RWK is seen sitting on the throne with the crown on his head. The camera slowly fades to commercial break as he gazed upon the fans, smiling as he sits on his throne.
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Match #2: Brooke Cartwright (w/ Donatello) vs Jessica Anderson
Alex Lawson: The following contest...is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL
Alex Lawson: Introducing first...representing the Bad Ass Bitches...from Worchester, England...weighing in at 119 lbs...Jessica! Anderson!
And her opponent...being accompanied to the ring by Donatello...from Los Angeles, California...weighing in at 135 lbs…”The Leading Lady”...Brooke! Cartwright!
Tripp Bennett: Brooke Cartwright making her Zion Wrestling debut, and these fans seemingly already dislike her!
Alivia Takasoto: I can’t see why! The Leading Lady may be a bit full of herself, but she can’t be any more unbearable than Jessica Anderson!
Cartwright and Anderson immediately go for the Collar and Elbow tie up, with Cartwright quickly getting the upper hand with a Side Headlock! She exacerbates the pain now, taking Anderson down with a Headlock Takedown, continuing the hold on the mat! Anderson struggles to get out of the hold, but eventually touches the bottom rope! The referee makes Cartwright release the hold, much to her annoyance!
She let’s up the Headlock, before immediately getting to her feet, dragging Anderson up with her by the arm! She pushes Anderson out to gain some distance, before leveling her with a stiff Knee to the head! Anderson goes down to the mat, but Cartwright keeps hold of the arm, transitioning into a Fujiwara Armbar! Anderson is in agony once again, but just like before, she just manages to slide over to the bottom rope!
Cartwright releases the hold again, this time with a ferociousness to it. She stands up and starts to stomp on the back of Anderson’s neck! Before using the ropes as leverage to stand on her neck! Cartwright releases her at the referee's command before lifting her up to her feet by her hair and ramming her face straight into her knee! She keeps the arm, hitting Anderson with a Neckbreaker! Cartwright then gets to her feet, running the ropes and hitting a Leg Drop! She stands, runs the ropes again, and hits ANOTHER Leg Drop! She stands and runs the ropes one last time, before jumping up and stomping on Anderson’s face!
She pauses her attack, looking out at the Brooklyn crowd and posturing to them pompously! She stands near the ropes with her arms outstretched, taking in the vitriol from the fans! Just then, Anderson gets the jump on Cartwright, getting her in a Schoolboy Rollup!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Cartwright! She rolls back to her feet and, before she can capitalize, drills Anderson in the head with a stiff Forearm! She staggers back, stunned, before Cartwright grabs her into position, before hitting THE FINAL TAKE!! Pin by Cartwright!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Brooke! Cartwright!
Tripp Bennett: A dominant display by Brooke Cartwright in her Zion debut!
Alivia Takasoto: I enjoyed every minute of it, Tripp! Then again, it’s always a treat to see Jessica Anderson getting her shit rocked! In any case, Brooke Cartwright has star potential written all over her!
Brooke celebrates pompously in the ring, with Donatello joining her to raise her hand in victory as we fade out!
WINNER: BROOKE CARTWRIGHT (VIA PINFALL)
We cut to Kai Morgan’s office in the back. Morgan’s seen sitting behind his desk, with Fusion’s brand new title sitting in a velvet bag right next to him! He seemingly ends a phone call as we fade into his quarters.
Kai Morgan: Alright great! I’ll get you on a flight to Detroit next week and we’ll talk out plans from there…yeah I have a feeling I’m gonna need you around very soon...alright, I’ll see you then!
Kai hangs up before he pops up from his desk, grabs the Championship Belt Bag, and begins to walk out of his office until the familiar jangling sound of spurs is heard, as we see a tall but slender figure in a long coat come in with a bandana over their face and a wide brimmed hat on, as they spoke to Kai with their back turned to the camera.
??: Mr. Morgan, I have a proposition I would like to make for you and your company.
They said, a feminine voice coming out, as they were folding their arms across their chest, but, the look in their eye told they were being quite serious.
Kai Morgan: Uh...hi…do I know you?
??: You might have heard of me. But, should keep the masks on. There's a plague going on, you know?
They said, keeping things a bit downlow.
??: Besides, there's someone on the roster who isn't a big fan of me… and I presume not smart enough to put 2 and 2 together to know who I am. But, I'm wanting to put on an event with your company, and I'm willing to help pay expenses, under a few circumstances…
Kai takes a pause, setting the title back on his desk, before returning his attention to the person in front of them, showing a genuine interest in what’s being said.
Kai Morgan: Go on…
They would put down a note with a set of coordinates on it, as the person spoke.
??: I have a destination for this show to take place, a nice outdoors venue. I also want this event's profits to go to charity… and I want a match on the show.
They said, taking a seat at the chair across from the desk, ready to talk business with the head of Zion Wrestling.
Kai Morgan: Those are quite a lofty list of circumstances. How can I be sure that an event like this can draw a dime?
??: Well, it's for charity, so profits are going to other people. But, as for the event, it will be on my dime. I just need your company to supply the roster and the exposure.
They say with confidence, nodding a bit at the offer.
Kai Morgan: Alright...fair enough...I mean, if you’re footing the bill, might as well give it a shot! Tell ya what, if you can get the whole event together top to bottom in three weeks, I’ll give you whatever you want!
Morgan sits back, seemingly a tad regretful of the proclamation he just made. The other person nodded, as they were in agreement to the event.
??: We have a deal, Mr. Morgan.
Morgan and the mysterious person shake hands before the figure leaves his office. Morgan grabs the belt bag and begins to walk out of the room, before pausing to say:
Kai Morgan: The hell I just sign up for?
The scene fades out on a confused Kai.
Kai Morgan’s music hits as he makes his way to the ring with his bag belt! He walks down to the ring with a swagger in his step! He enters the ring and takes a microphone as he begins to speak!
Kai Morgan: Thank you, thank you! It feels good to be in New York finally!
The Brooklyn crowd lets out a huge cheer at Morgan’s remarks!
Kai Morgan: The Fusion brand, from the very beginning of my time here in Zion, has always been about opportunity! Not just for those who occupy the Fusion roster, but to those who were on the outside looking in. That mantra, combined with the admittedly good work of Sara Cross on Mayhem, has netted us one of the biggest talent pools in professional wrestling!
The fans cheer once again.
Kai Morgan: Since we started this new era at this place, Zion Wrestling has secured the signings of nearly 60 different competitors from around the world, with even more on the way! And THAT...that’s all thanks to all of you! From the bottom of my heart, thank you all!
The crowd cheers once more.
Kai Morgan: But now with so many different hungry competitors on the roster, especially on Fusion, we need a lot more for them to fight for. That’s why I’ve decided to add a THIRD title for the superstars of Fusion to go after! This one is for the underrated workhorses of the show. The best of the best as far as workrate and athleticism! That’s why it’s my honor to introduce to you...THE VIRAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!
Kai unveils the title for all to see!
Kai Morgan: Now...in order to decide an inaugural champion, we’re gonna be holding a Round Robbin Style Tournament! It’ll start at Fusion: Homecoming next week! The participants haven’t been decided yet, but they will find out who they are very soon!
But that’s enough about me! We have a main event to get to, so let’s get it started already!
Morgan takes the title makes his exit as the main event gets going!
MAIN EVENT: Razzles Mars vs Thalia Starks vs Daria Dorsey (Last Chance Triple Threat)
Alex Lawson: The following is a Last Chance Triple Threat Match...schedule for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson: Introducing first...from The Candy Kingdom...weighing in at 13, 607.771 Sugar Packets...Razzles! Mars!
And her opponent...from Shreveport, Louisiana...weighing in at 144 lbs...Thalia! Starks!
And...from Rochester, New York...weighing in at 152 lbs…”The Zenith of Zion”...Daria! Dorsey!
Tripp Bennett: All three of these superstars came up short last week in their matches to determine their entry slot in the Chance Briefcase Gauntlet Eliminator! Now, an interesting stipulation was put in place here! Whoever wins the match, gets the #3 spot! However, whoever takes the final decision from the winner gets the #1 spot, while the remaining competitor gets #2!
Alivia Takasoto: This certainly adds a lot more stakes to the mix! Let’s see who’s gonna get that advantage!
The bell rings to start the match off and the three competitors in the ring start to get a bit testy. All three are uncertain of what the other is going to do. Eventually, Daria Dorsey is the first to make a move, wrenching the arm of Thalia Starks before hitting her with a Hook Kick to the midsection that sends her stumbling back! Mars is now ready to get into the mix, attempting to hit a Double Foot Stomp, but NO! Dorsey ducks the oncoming attack, before turning Mars around going for a Chop! Mars recoils from the shot, having taken all the impact of the right hand straight to her chest! She comes right back at Dorsey with a Chop of her own! Dorsey comes back with a Chop! Then Mars with a Chop again! Dorsey comes back with a third chop!
Just then Mars cocks her hand, seemingly coming back with a third Chop herself! But when Dorsey puts her arms up to defend herself, Mars stops in her tracks, before hitting a kick to the knee of Dorsey! She runs the ropes as Dorsey and bent over, hitting a Shining Wizard! Dorsey falls to the mat and rolls out of the ring, just in time for Thalia Starks to re-enter the match, hitting Mars with a Running Dropkick! Mars falls back into the corner, leaving her open for a Running Corner Splash from Starks! She follows the move immediately with a Hip Toss that sends Mars flying out of the corner!
Mars begins slowly staggering to her feet as Starks waits her out! She runs towards Mars as she gets up, going for a Running Bulldog, but NO! Mars escapes, pushing Starks away! Starks crashes to the mat, but immediately gets up, not wanting to lose the upper hand in this match! She turns around, only to be met with a Running Hurricanrana from Mars! She gets back up and runs the ropes, now hitting a Dropkick to a now kneeling Starks! Mars goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Starks, but Mars stays determined! She starts rolling Starks towards the ropes before she herself rolls onto the apron! She waits for Starks to reach her feet, seemingly looking for the Mars-ipan Kablam! Starks gets to a vertical base, and Mars jumps up for the move, but NO! Daria Dorsey returns, catching Mars on her shoulders! She jumps off the apron as she drops Mars’ head on the rope for the Stun Gun! Mars falls to the floor at ringside as Dorsey climbs on the apron again!
But just as Dorsey gets back up, Starks is back in it, hitting her with a Dropkick that sends her to the ground with Mars! Starks looks down at both competitors at ringside! She starts gauging her distance as Dorsey and Mars get up! Just then, Starks hits the ropes, leaping out the ring at both of them with a Suicide Dive! Dorsey and Mars are both down as Starks grabs Dorsey and throws her in the ring! She immediately goes to the top rope, launching herself off with a Coffin Drop, but NO! Dorsey’s up now, catching Starks from out of mid-air with a Backstabber!! The impact of the move sends Starks flipping and flying before she lands facedown on the mat! She starts attempting to get up, but as soon as she reaches a knee, Dorsey hits her with a BICYCLE KNEE LIFT, followed closely by a BACK SUPLEX! She bridges for a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
NO! The pins broken up by Mars! Dorsey gets up and immediately tries to retaliate, but Mars reverses, hitting the EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER!! She stands after the move, taking in the adoration from the fans!
“RAZZLES, RAZZLES MARS! RAZZLES MARS! RAZZLES, RAZZLES MARS!”
She starts to climb to the top rope, much to the excitement of the fans! She jumps off, going for the Peppermint Twist, but Thalia Starks comes back, hitting her with a ROLLING WHEEL KICK OUT OF MIDAIR!! Mars slumps to the mat before rolling out of the ring, but Starks wastes no time! She gets Dorsey up off the mat before hitting her with THE GAMBIT!! Starks goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Thalia! Marks!
Tripp Bennett: Thalia Starks wins this match, securing the #3 spot in the Gauntlet Eliminator!
Alivia Takasoto: Yeah, but that doesn’t fare well for Daria Dorsey and Razzles Mars! With the two of them at #1 and #2, I’m excited to see how this match will end up!
Thalia Starks stands stoically over her fallen opponents as the lights go down. The referee raises her hand in victory as we fade to black!
WINNER: THALIA STARKS (VIA PINFALL)
