Mayhem Ep. 09 "The Playhouse"

[Kai Morgan]

As “Mayhem” by Halestorm finishes we cut to the Thompson Boling Center where we are live in Knoxville, TN! The crowd all begin chanting out various Mayhem Superstars as suddenly, The Music Cuts. The crowd goes silent for a moment.


MAYHEM!
MAYHEM!




JAMES BUCHANAN: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is a Gateway Championship Qualifier…

Introducing first… She hails from She hails from New Orleans, Louisiana… Weighing in at 122 pounds… She is the Shadow Sorceress!

VANITA!
THOMPSON!”

JAMES BUCHANAN: “And her opponent! Hailing from Brooklyn, New York… Weighing in at 275 pounds… The Enforcer!

ANTHONY!
CROSS!”



The bell rings for the match to begin as Vanita Thompson and Anthony Cross slam into one another, quickly trying to gain the advantage of one another. As Cross pulls Vanita into a powerful sidelock, she tries to use the ropes to force him to release his grip on her. As she bounces off of the ropes, Cross twists himself, planting his feet down into the mat and clenching his lock. Cross readjusts his positioning and lifts Vanita Thompson into the air, slamming her down with a fireman’s carry as the crowd loudly boos.

The two continue to fight off one another, trading blows as the referee tries his best to contain the fight. Vanita leaps into the air, connecting a roundhouse kick to her opponent’s head. As Anthony Cross drops to the mat, Vanita goes for a cover!


ONE!
Tw- NO!


As Anthony breaks from the pinfall, Vanita kicks him quickly in the back and goes for another pinfall attempt!


ON- NO!


As the two are forced to break from each other, Vanita paces back and forth as Anthony Cross gets to his feet. As Cross does so, she charges hitting a running knee to Cross! Cross is in the corner! As he drops down to his knee, she quickly goes for the Divine Intervention, but Cross reverses it into a spinning spinebuster! Cross goes for the cover!


ONE!
TWO!
THR- NO!


Cross is shocked as Vanita breaks from the pinfall, but he quickly stands to his feet and begins to stalk his opponent. As she goes to get to her feet, he pulls her up for the Death Penalty, but wait! Vanita reverses it and hits the Shadow Seeker! Cross is down as Vanita covers him!


ONE!
TWO!
THREE!




JAMES BUCHANAN: “Here is your winner… VANITA! THOMPSON!”

As Vanita celebrates with the crowd, the scene cuts to backstage where we see Angel Kash, and Steele Matthews arriving to the area. The fans greet the Priceless Couple with loud boos, as they don’t look to be in too pleasant of a mood. Angel, in particular, who has her National title after it was thrown into the audience on a previous edition of Mayhem. Angel, is dressed in a black dress, black high heel pumps, and a black Chanel handbag is strapped on her shoulder. Steele is wearing a pristine white suit along with a black buttoned up shirt, a red tie and a pair of black polished leather shoes. Angel soon began speaking.

Angel Kash: Ughhh I can’t believe it how on earth does that freak still have a title opportunity after her actions against me? She ruined my dress and then threw my title into the fans allowing those common ugly freaks to touch it. Sara is clearly playing favorites and stacking the odds against me tonight.

Angel said shaking her head in disgust.

Steele Matthews: It’s ridiculous! Nobody treats my princess like that!

Matthews glances over and notices the camera.

Steele Matthews: Do you hear me?!

The Priceless One practically grabs the camera and pulls it closer and he points to his future wife.

Steele Matthews: Sara Cross should be honored to have this woman representing her brand as the National Champion! Nobody deserves it more! Especially the three wastes of space that she has been forced to defend against tonight in Eavan Maloney, Tessa Whitmoyer and Nami Megumi!

Angel smiles, even showing herself off a bit to the camera, but then her face turns into a scowl clearly annoyed.

Angel Kash: This playhouse thing on top of it? Is just making this worse Eavan seems to think I am not prepared for this match? Really, does she not know who I am? That when it comes to keep a title around my waist I will do anything to maintain it seems she needs to learn that lesson. Nami, is just a bitch who is on some sort of revenge mission against me but she will learn why she needs to let go and accept that I am the National Champion. And Tessa? The freak the lunatic that has been allowed to do whatever she wants thanks to our esteemed general manager.

Angel rolls her eyes as she says in an annoyed tone.

Angel Kash: Like, this is an injustice, even on Twitter Sara stated she wanted to stack the odds against me! How is this fair to me?!

Steele Matthews: It isn’t. Plain and simple. You should be treated like the princess you are. Treated like the champion you are. You are not just the greatest National Champion in Zion… you are the greatest champion in Zion PERIOD!’

Angel nods her head as they go into her private locker room and looked around seeing something in the corner she walked off it was a plus Bear she looked at Steele Matthews, before saying.

Angel Kash: You did this?

A look of confusion crosses Matthews’ face as he shakes his head.

Steele Matthews: No. I would go to much more expensive than whatever this cheap piece of tat is.

Angel looks concerned and frustrated now that someone was able to leave something in the locker room.

Angel Kash: Then where was security?! How were they able to get into here?!

Angel soon grabs it and presses it as it says.

Plush: Tessa wuvs you!!

Angel tosses it down on the ground freaked out as she says in a loud tone.

Angel Kash: WHAT THE HELL?!! Do they think this is funny to torment me like this me their national champion?! Like no, no how did that freak get around security I told them make sure this locker was secured!

Matthews is quick to embrace his future wife before looking deep into her eyes.

Steele Matthews: I will take care of this, my princess. You have a match to prepare for and I will make sure that the security is fired for this and I shall take this matter to Sara Cross if I have to. Nobody upsets my sweet princess and gets away with it.

Angel looks up somewhat relieved as she says.

Angel Kash: Ughh you’re right and trust me she’s the type to view this as nothing wrong since it’s happening to me. And can someone please get this thing out of here?! I am so sick of looking at it.

The staff member comes up, and says meekly.

Staff Member: Mam, its just a stuffed animal.

Angel looks annoyed and yells loudly.

Angel Kash: I don’t care, get that thing out of here?!!!

Steele Matthews: And don’t question her again!

The staff member quickly exits the locker room with the bear, leaving the power couple alone.

Steele Matthews: Why don’t I give you one of those massages you like? Help calm you down.

Angel looks up and nods her head as she says in her normal tone. Trying to calm down a bit from the incident that just occurred.

Angel Kash: That would be nice, the sooner we get out of Knoxville the better. So sick of dealing with these hicks, and freaks.

Angel huffs as she sits in a plush chair as Steele begins massaging her shoulders as the scene then fades to black.

JAMES BUCHANAN: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, hailing from Anywhere but Knoxville, Tennessee, weighing in at 215 lbs… “The Franchise” IAAAAAAN DEMPSEY!!!!!!

And his opponent, from Los Angeles, California, weighing 128 lbs… VALENTINA SKYEEE!!!!!

From there, the referee checks both combatants… but finds that Ian has stored away some brass knuckles in the crotch of his tights! He confiscates it, handing it to the timekeeper, and the match is underway.

DING DING DING

MATCH 02:
“The Franchise” Ian Dempsey vs. Valentina Skye

Ian and Valentina start with a lock-up, which Valentina quickly transitions into a wristlock, before going behind and taking Ian down! She then gets him in a Rear Chinlock, cinching it in tight… but just as she does so, Ian bites her hand, quickly rolling out of the ring afterwards. The official chastises him for such an act and warns him to get back in the ring. Ian flips the ref off and as a result, the official begins the count.

1.

Ian patiently waits on the outside of the ring.

2.

He checks the invisible watch on his hand.

3.

He yells out “I’m waiting!”

4.

“Come on! Just get to ten already!”

5.

Ian checks his fingernails for dirt.

6.

Ian rolls his eyes.

7.

At this point, Ian starts shouting it with the fans.

8.

Ian smirks as the count reaches…

9.

...and just before Ian can get counted out… he rolls back into the ring, just to be a dick. The fans start booing Ian as he just laughs and spits on the ref’s shoes.

But then, Valentina just straight up kicks him right in the face! She goes for the pin as Ian’s shoulders hit the mat!

1.

2.

NO!!! Ian kicks out!

After he kicks out, Valentina gets Ian to his feet and tries to hit him with Skye’s Out (Valentia chokes her opponent out and then goes for a DDT). She flips her hair before choking Ian… but one swift thumb to the eye is enough to get Val to release her grip. From there, Ian gets back to his feet and… HE KICKS HER RIGHT BETWEEN THE LEGS!!!! HE’S TAKING HER TO #CUNTPUNTCITY!!!! The official has no choice but to disqualify Ian, for doing it right before his very eyes!

DING DING DING

JAMES BUCHANAN: Here is your winner by disqualification, VALENTINA SKYE!!!!

From there, Ian swiftly rolls outta the ring, leaving Valentina behind to be checked on by the official. As he’s making his getaway, having effectively robbed Valentina, he flips off the Knoxville audience, making sure they know damn well that he doesn’t give a fuck.

Tommy Green: Well folks, we’re gonna take a quick break from the action here as we have an exclusive interview with Mayhem’s newest acquisition!

Winter Mae: Indeed. Joining us from Japan via satellite, ladies and gentlemen… Captain Cosmo.

The titantron flickers to life as we see Captain Cosmo, who is way too close to the camera as he looks like he’s trying to figure out how to operate things.

Captain Cosmo: Hello?! Hello?! Is this recording device operating?! Can you hear Captain Cosmo?!

A ripple of laughter from the fans can be heard.

Tommy Green: We can hear you loud and clear, Captain. Although you’re a bit too close to the camera there.

Winter Mae: Thank you for joining us, Cosmo. I’m Winter Mae and this is my broadcast partner, Tommy Green and you’re live on Monday Night Mayhem.

Cosmo sits back so he’s at an appropriate distance.

Captain Cosmo: Apologies! Yes! Hello friend Tommy and friend Winter and fans of the Wrestling of Zion! Captain Cosmo here from the Land where the Sun Rises! Hope you are all doing well!

Tommy Green: We’re doing well thank you, Cap. How are you enjoying Japan so far?

Captain Cosmo: Well! This is the first time Captain Cosmo has been to Japan! And the experience has been very positive so far! Captain Cosmo has met many wonderful humans here! They all seem to be quite the fan of Captain Cosmo!

Winter Mae: What made you decide to join Zion Wrestling?

Captain Cosmo: To try and find the Cosmic Pug of course!

Green and Mae share a confused glance with one another before turning their attention back to Cosmo.

Tommy Green: The Cosmic Pug?

Captain Cosmo: Of course, friend Tommy! Captain Cosmo is the protector of the Cosmic Pug and unfortunately he has gone missing! The Cosmic Pug is the protector of the universe and Captain Cosmo must find him before the evil Emu Federation do!

The announcers share a second confused glance with one another.

Winter Mae: The Emu Federation?

Cosmo throws up his arms.

Captain Cosmo: Yes! The Emu Federation! Captain Cosmo must educate you humans on the severity of this situation! The Emu Federation wishes to destroy the universe! And they require the Cosmic Pug to do so! Captain Cosmo pinpointed the last known location of the Cosmic Pug being here on Earth and so he, along with Pilot Jeff, arrived here to track down the Cosmic Pug and save the universe!

Tommy Green: I… see. Well, do you have any aspirations wrestling wise here on Mayhem?

Captain Cosmo: Of course! Captain Cosmo is aware that if you become a champion of the wrestling, that you get more money! The more money Captain Cosmo has, the more he can put into funding to try and find the Cosmic Pug!

Winter Mae: Well um… before we go… is there anything you wish to say to the fans watching here in the arena and at home?

Captain Cosmo: Yes! Please keep an eye out for the Cosmic Pug! If you see him, contact Captain Cosmo! You can find him on the Twitter machine at CaptCosmo2021! And whatever you do?! DON’T TRUST EMUS! Okay, goodbye!

And just like that, the transmission ends.

Tommy Green: Well that was… certainly interesting.

Winter Mae: One of the weirdest interviews I’ve ever been a part of but nevertheless, welcome to Mayhem, Captain Cosmo. And we’ll look forward to seeing you in action soon here on the red brand!

JAMES BUCHANAN: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall… and it is a GATEWAY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER!

Introducing first… From Canbera! Australia! Weighing in at 165 pounds…

KASEY!
KASH!”

JAMES BUCHANAN: “And his opponent!

Hailing from Egypt… Weighing in at 120 pounds…

LAYLA!
AISHE!”



Kasey and Layla waste no time circling up one another when suddenly, Sara Cross’ music hits! The bell suddenly rings.

Sara Cross: “Kasey Kash! Sadly I regret to inform you and the Mayhem crowd that your services will no longer be used here on Monday Nights… So.. With that being said, Layla Aishe will fight Vanita Thompson for the Gateway Championship!”

The crowd remains silent as we head to our next commercial break.



As Devi Morgan makes her way to the ring, she is attacked by Reina Mendoza! Reina hits the Crash & Burn on her! As she lays out on the mat, she demands for the bell to ring to start the match and forces her into a Bear Hug after a headbutt. Devi is out! She can’t fight!

JAMES BUCHANAN: “Here is your winner… REINA! MENDOZA!!”

Reina raises her arm high as she is quickly escorted out of the ring.

"Happy" by Pharell Williams starts playing and the crowd gets excited. Little Miss Sunshine herself, Addison Rayne skips out to the echo of cheers. The excitement for what is about to go down is evident in both her bright smile and her eyes as she waves to her adoring fans. She skips down the ramp, high-fiving people along the way.

Finally, she is standing just outside the ring with a look of awe on her face. There is a black cover on the ring mat and sat in the middle of the ring is a table and some chairs. Not just cheap folding ones either, but the comfy office type that spin.

Addy smirks as she rolls into the ring and chooses a chair. As soon as she is seated, she can't resist going for a little spin, giggling as she waits for the others to join her.

As the crowd cheers, the lights lower, and "Involve All" hits the speakers. Risa Jackson, the SuperNova, steps out onto the stage in a pair of black combat boots, urban camo skinny jeans, and a black fatigue jacket. She turns her back to the crowd to show off the words "Crowley's Burning Blade" before turning back to face the ramp. Ironically, she's wearing a mask over the lower half of her face styled after a Siberian tiger.

The crowd boos as she makes her way to the ring, slowly ascending the steps before stepping through the middle rope. She walks a slow circle around Addy and the furniture in the middle of the ring before climbing onto a turnbuckle and shooting the double bird salute out toward the crowd, who boo even louder and return the gesture. She walks past Addy again, pulling down her mask and kicking the back of the chair with a sneer before taking her own seat, throwing her booted feet up onto the covered surface.

Finally, the infectious beat of “Tell That Devil” by Jill Andrews starts up as the champion, Ashlynn Cassidy, makes her out to the ring. She wears a white ring jacket with a glittery cursive “UNDENIABLE” written in pink font with a glittery crown emoji underneath it. She wears denim jeans and black leather boots to complete the look. She has her Zion Championship around her waist facing the ring as she poses with her back turned.

She too high fives some fans on her way down before focusing on her two adversaries, one of which was a surprise. Ashlynn got up and stood on the apron and made a finger gun gesture toward both Risa and Addison before getting into the ring.

She makes her way to the empty chair, looking both of the girls over. When it comes to Risa, she admires the jacket she wears for a few moments. She sits in her seat, placing the belt laid out on the table in the middle where she sits.

Ashlynn takes a microphone from three on the table, she looks at her opponents, to give them the courtesy of opening up talks. She tries to gesture to Risa to maybe start but she remains stoic and unmoved. After a few seconds she turns in her seat and offers it to Addison to start off.

Last one added to the match, first speech?

The Zion Champion places the contract in front of Addison and gives her the floor.

Addison smiles at Ashlynn and looks at the contract before speaking.

Thank you Champ! I am beyond honored to have a chance to be part of such a prestigious match! I want to congratulate you for your accomplishment of winning the Zion Championship as you definitely earned it. Being the one to take that championship from you would be a great honor. And Risa, you are a formidable opponent as well. I know it will be an awesome match.

Addison takes the pen in her hand and signs the contract.

I am so ready for this! May the best wrestler win! Let's steal the show!

Addison passes the contract to Ashlynn with a smile and just sits there smiling at her future opponents.

As Addison wraps up, The “Undeniable” turns back around to Risa, who mind you has barely moved, only occasionally smirking or grinning to herself.

Come on, I’m sure there’s a perfectly eloquent speaker behind that scowl and emo make up and hair!"

Ashlynn places a microphone in Risa’s lap.

Risa, people paid good money to be here. If they can’t see you in a match, they should at least get the chance to hear from you! Hell, I don’t know your career, I’ve never heard you talk. What do you even sound like?"

The champ’s plea is met with no reaction. Ashlynn waves her hand in front of Risa’s face, still getting nothing. The microphone that was in Jackson’s lap rolled off and fell to the floor. Ashlynn shoots her a look of disappointment as she realizes she wasted everyone’s time, but she was only trying to be nice. She slid the contract in front of her chair instead, signing immediately.

ANYWAY!

Cassidy turns her chair around to address Addison.

I’m gonna start with you, because honestly? Between us it’s really simple. I’m aware of at least some of your career. You always come out with a smile and can definitely go. You’ve won titles everywhere you’ve gone. Hell, you even came out to even the odds that one Monday. I have all the respect in the world for you. I don’t have a problem with you.

Well…maybe two.

One? Well I mean, you’re after me and my belt, so…

Ashlynn shrugs, some real “What can you do?” energy.

And two? I mean, it’s not even about you. You remind me a lot of someone. You believe in always doing the right thing, always smiling. The whole “good always beats evil” narrative that just isn’t true. That’s not even taking into account that I’m not evil. Despite what some people think. I lost to that other person my first night. I can guaran-damn-tee that you aren’t walking out with the title. I slipped up once against someone like you. I’m not going to underestimate you like I did her. I know you’re just as big a threat as Silent Tiger, Emo Dragon over here.

Ash begins to shift her focus away from Addison. Though the crowd reaction is mostly positive, there are hints of negativity not heard while Addison was speaking.

Is this still about Chicago? Really? If you all really knew-

She cuts herself off for the moment, perhaps by coincidence looking at Risa as she’d been speaking. She turns her gaze away and instead looks out at the fans.

Folks, fans, just hear me out here. I earned this belt. I forced everyone in the back, everyone on Zion staff, everyone on staff, everyone on Twitter, everyone at home and every one of you in the crowd to notice me. I jumped at every single opportunity that I could to not be ignored, not be forgotten. At YouTube Invasion, I backed up all the talk.

I hear the whispers. “Ash, your head’s getting big!” “How could you do that on that night of all nights?” “That was so unnecessary!”

Ashlynn rolls her eyes, sighing. Her eyes remain on the crowd, but part of her attention is on Risa as well.

I haven’t changed. I’ve seen opportunities and I’ve taken them, just like before. Hell, when I got here, I told you all that I was going to be making waves, and ruffling a few feathers. All that doesn’t make me a bad person. I’ve shown up on different companies’ shows with the Zion Championship and made statement after statement. I’ve spent my time as a champion making my name, and legitimizing myself. Everywhere I’ve gone, I’ve made it a point to prove that Zion is here and that Zion matters. Every day that I remain champion LEGITIMIZES MAYHEM! Every second I carry the Zion Championship I LEGITIMIZE this championship. EVERYTHING that I do LEGITIMIZES this company. Fans of other promotions know that Zion is no joke BECAUSE OF ME! Zion was one of the most talked about things after another company’s big event BECAUSE OF ME!

Ash’s gaze shifts fully toward Risa. She has a slight smirk on her lips.

I make sure that no one forgets about my show, or my company. It’s not my fault that someone’s comeback story never got it’s happy ending and now they’ve run off to…

The champ laughs.

Ain’t it funny how everyone is all up in their feelings because I showed up at their show when I did, and not just some run-of-the-mill weekly show when you tried to make a statement off of me at our biggest show to date? So in a way, you helped.

Again, she glances at Risa’s jacket, widely associated with her longtime promotion.

It’s not my fault, I just showed up and I did what I do. I made sure that Zion would get the respect and recognition it deserves. Ashlynn Cassidy does not stand to be disrespected, Ashlynn Cassidy refuses to be forgotten. Neither will Mayhem or Zion. Mayhem, and all of Zion have arrived. And WE ARE U-

Risa abruptly stands up from her seat, kicking the microphone right out of the hands of the champion.

Oooooo!

The crowd roars out of excitement. Ashlynn and even Addison look as if they're poised and ready for a fight. Risa finally picks up the microphone. She looks between the pair of her adversaries with a disgusted look on her face.

Are you two serious? Especially you, Champ. you legitimize this shitshow? It didn’t matter if I showed up at Invasion, Mayhem, or even the parking lot. Just me being near you elevates this company and this show. I don’t know who either of you are. Everyone knows who Risa Jackson is! Zion needs me, and Mayhem needs me as its top champion. I was gifted this title shot without even earning it. Zion is nothing but NFW’s UGLY STEPSISTER who needs to steal Cinderella’s wardrobe to feel pretty. But guess what? Still irrelevant, still ugly, still a bunch of NOBODIES!

Ashlynn seems triggered by her analogy, very annoyed. Risa throws the belt in Ashlynn’s face before signing the contract. The three competitors stare each other down as The SuperNova is the first make her ring exit, crowd booing heavily. 

The camera focuses on the contract signed by all three athletes as we go to commercial.




JAMES BUCHANAN: “The following contest is our main event of the evening!

Introducing first… She hails from Okinawa! Japan! Weighing in at 102 pounds…

NAMI!
MEGUMI!


JAMES BUCHANAN: “And introducing the second… Hailing from Wilmington! North Carolina! Weighing in at 115 pounds…

TESSA WHITMOYER!”

JAMES BUCHANAN: “And YOUR ZION NATIONAL CHAMPION!

Hailing from the Hamptons! Weighing in at 128 pounds…
ANGEL!
KASH!”



As the bell rings for this main event to begin, Tessa excitedly looks on at her two opponents before charging over at Angel Kash. As she reaches out to hit her with a baseball bat she brought with her to the ring, Nami Megumi deflects her hitting a crossface! The two start duking it out with one another, which gives Angel a chance to grab a kendo stick!

As Tessa and Nami continue to trade blows, Angel tries to crack each of them with the kendo, but Tessa moves from harm’s way just in time! Nami rolls out of the ring in pain as Angel and Tessa both look at one another, anger and insanity fueling all of their decisions. Angel rolls from the ring and tries to escape the cage, but Tessa connects a crossbody that breaks the door open!

Angel and Tessa are down for a moment, which gives Nami a chance to recuperate and charge at the two of them. Nami, now angered by Tessa, pulls her up and hits an enziguri! As Tessa lays out on the ground, Nami covers her up!


ONE!


Tessa breaks out!

The two continue to trade blows, which allows Angel to get away from both. As she does so, she grabs a microphone and climbs to the top of the cage. Angel sits on the top of the cage as she awaits to see who prevails between Tessa and Nami.

Tessa goes for the Now You See Me Now You Don’t! As she flips for the elbow, Nami hits the flashboard! Tessa is down as Angel loudly claps.

Angel Kash: Good job what's your name… Just one problem.. I’m not coming down, but thanks for taking out the trash for me! Now run along back to Tokyo before the anime writers from My Hero Academia notice you’ve escaped.

Nami angrily climbs to the top of the cage, letting anger fuel her drive. As she gets to the top, Angel acting scared, begs for mercy. Nami approaches to connect a Letter from Megumi, but Angel hits the Buyout! Nami is out, but wait! Tessa is climbing! Angel doesn’t even see it!

As Tessa reaches the top, she pokes on Angel, who turns into wait WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT! TESSA JUST SPIT SOME GREEN SLIME IN ANGEL’S EYES! ANGEL IS SCREAMING AS TESSA BREAKS THE CAGE DOOR FROM THE TOP AND TOSSES ANGEL DOWN!

Tessa climbs down, but drops and hits the Grand Finale! It connects! Tessa goes for the cover!


ONE!
TWO!
THREE!




JAMES BUCHANAN: “Here is your winner… And the NEW National Champion! Tessa! Whitmoyer!”

Tessa celebrates as we go off of the air!