Zion Wrestling Presents: Fusion Episode 21!!

[Intern]

We come off the first verse of Hollywood Undead’s “Day of the Dead” as we pan across a sold out Bell Centre!

Tripp Bennett: We are nearly ONE WEEK away from War Games and it seems as thouhg business is picking up in short order! Welcome to the most exciting two hours of wrestling on the internet! Welcome everyone...to Friday Night Fusion! I’m Tripp Bennett, joined as always by my broadcast partner, Alivia Takasoto!

Alivia Takasoto: This is gonna be one hell of a night, Tripp! So much to look forward to ahead of tonight, including us finding who is gonna represent the blue brand as a member of Team Fusion next Saturday at War Games!

Tripp Bennett: We have lots of ground to cover! Let’s get started!



We cut to the backstage area and it is there where we are able to see Kate Steele along with the rest of her gem stones. Kate takes a long deep breath as she looks right into the lens od the camera.

Kate: Zion wrestling from the bottom of my heart can I just say that it feels good to be right here. The last time I really said anything here My girls and I were blindsided by an attack from a prick who wished to make an example out of us!

Ruby nods her head as she looks at her cousin and sighs in return.

Ruby: That attack was absolutely OUTRAGEOUS and none of the Gems will stand for what went down. We didn’t come to this company to only make music and look pretty!

Diamond nods her head looking at her cousin.

Diamond: Exactly! Although we can’t help but bring loads of glamor and glitz. We came here to take over the wrestling company and there isn’t a damn person or group who can stop us from achieving what we set out to do. Things may not have gone that well in the tag team tournament but our stories don’t end there.

Sapphire: No… They have only just begun and we vow to aim as high as we possibly can. Our group is raw cut. You won’t find another group from the UK as passionate about what we are. So let it be known. We are ready and we will take this company by storm.



Match #1: Mai Blackman vs Diamond Steele
War Games Qualifier

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first...from Chicago, Illinois...weighing in at 135 lbs...Mai! Blackman!

And her opponent...representing The Gemstones...from London, England...weighing in at 110 lbs…”The Siren”...Diamond! Steele!

Tripp Bennett: Diamond Steele is absolutely beaming with confidence here, but it’s best that she doesn’t get too carried away!

Alivia Takasoto: That’s an understatement, Tripp! Not only is she going up against one the most dangerous people on the Fusion roster, but she also has Kasey Kash lurking in the shadows somewhere! She best tread lightly here!



The bell rings and both opponents approach each other with a technical mindset. Diamond strikes first with a wristlock and then transitions to a hammerlock when Mai tries to counter. Steele tries to trip Mai to the ground, but Blackman stomps on her foot and twists around to a waistlock into an STO Takedown! Mai stomps on Diamond’s head and then stomps away and looks out at the crowd. Steele rolls away and up to her feet, but shows the damage as she still holds her head. She runs at Mai for a clothesline, but Blackman reverses with a kick into an Inside Dragonscrew! She hauls Diamond back up to her feet and then slams her with a Back Body Drop! Mai drops down and hooks the leg.

ONE…!

TWO…!

Diamond kicks out and Blackman rolls on top of her and locks in a Guillotine Choke! Steele reaches for the ropes and then grapes at Mai to break the hold. Diamond finds enough leverage to break out of the hold and scrambles to her feet! Snap suplex! Mai takes her right back down! Diamond gets up and stumbles to the ropes. She sprints at Mai for a lariat! Flying Armbar! Mai reverses the move and she has a hold of Steele’s arm now! Diamond shows the frustration as she looks at the ropes again and then rolls over. She tries to pick up her opponent and stand up, but Mai releases the hold and kicks at her from her back!

Steele stumbles away to the ropes and Mai gives chase! Blackman goes to clothesline Diamond over the top rope! Steele with the counter and the Pele Kick! Blackman staggers back and falls over. Steele jumps to the middle rope and springboards into a leg drop! She rolls backward off of Mai and looks to the corner. Diamond goes up top, but Mai tries to shove her from the top! No! Diamond flips forward into the ring and hits a Yakuza kick in the corner! She keeps Mai from falling down and adds a Brainbuster for more damage. She goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

No! Mai kicks out! She rolls over and Diamond now locks in a Fujiwara Armbar! She returns the favor from earlier. Mai shows her mouthpiece as she grits her teeth! She rolls them up and slams Diamond on her back! Now she locks in the Indian Deathlock! Both fighters show their submission prowess! Steele pushes herself up and rolls them forward. She stands and locks in the Boston Crab! The crowd roars in approval at the constant counters! Mai claws across the mat to the ropes and breaks up the hold. Diamond holds it until 4 and then relents. The official warns Diamond and she simply nods her head as Mai uses the time to stand.

Blackman reaches past the official and whips Steele to the ropes. Discus Forearm! She downs Diamond, but she gets right back up and charges in. Japanese Armdrag! Diamond up again, but Mai ready with a Hurricanrana! Steele staggers up. Running Bicycle Knee! Mai connects with the jaw and Steele crumples to the mat! Blackman scrambles downward for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THR-

Diamond kicks out! She turns over and Mai looks at the referee and shakes her head. She goes up to her knees and then stands and grabs Diamond by her hand. She twists at the fingers and gets loud groans from Steele as she turns the wrist over and then stands and stomps on it! She slaps Diamond across the side of the head as she stands and looks to the ropes. Mai rebounds off the ropes and goes for another Bicycle Knee! Steele ducks it and launches a Spinning Heel Kick! She catches Mai in the side of the head! Blackman stumbles back and then forward into a single knee facebreaker!

Steele scrambles back up to her feet and hauls Blackman up with her. She runs the ropes and then does a Float Over DDT! She plants Blackman into the ground and then drops down for SHIPWRECKED! THE SEATED FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Mai has nowhere to go! She’s right in the middle! The crowd goes loud as Kasey Kash walks down the ramp from the back! Diamond locks eyes with her in confusion as she reaches the apron and climbs up to the ropes. Steele and Kash stare at each other until Diamond releases the hold and runs at the ropes! Kash hops off the apron and the two jaw back and forth before Blackman rolls Diamond up from behind!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THRE-

Steele kicks out at the last second! Both fighters scramble to their feet and Diamond hits a Tiger Suplex! Mai holds her back in pain as she gets back up. Diamond runs in for a Floatover Neckbreaker! Blackman catches her and stops her for Chicago Kiss! A vicious headbutt! Diamond looks glassy eyed as she staggers backward. Mai steps forward with THE SYSTEM! THE SPINNING ELBOW! Diamond drops like a rock! Mai goes to pin her, but the referee runs over and checks on her and signals that Steele was knocked out!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Mai! Blackman!

Tripp Bennett: Mai Blackman is the first to make it onto Team Fusion!

Alivia Takasoto: Yeah, but at what cost? Somebody oughta check on Diamond Steele!

WINNER: MAI BLACKMAN (VIA KNOCKOUT)



Immediately following the match, the cameras jump backstage where Mai Blackman comes through the curtain. She nearly bumps right smack dab into Meliana Rodrigo to which the wrestler gives Rodrigo a perplexed look like she has some nerve. Rodrigo offers an uneasy smile while Mai pushes some sweaty hair out of her face.

Meliana Rodrigo: Hello Mai! So sorry to bother you--

Mai Blackman: Yet here you are! What do you want?

Meliana Rodrigo: Well first off, congratulations on a big win. It appears we’ll be seeing you on Team Fusion for War Games!

Mai Blackman: How’d you think that match was gonna end up? I had to face “Diamond Kate Steele” for fuck’s sake. The bitch is so soft she has to use two solid substances in her name to make herself sound hard. She’s so focused on sliding into married women’s DMs and doing shitty Cass Baumer cosplay with her coke whore friend Crystal Zdunich that she wasn’t ready for the fucking ass kicking I just gave her out there. Of course I won the damn match and Kai Morgan should thank me. I don’t know what he was thinking even putting Steele in a qualification match but maybe I can’t blame him. I’d probably make questionable decisions too if I had a couple of fucking tryhards like TRIOCs in my mentions all the time.

Mai looks off to the side and lifts her chin, holding her arm out. She’s handed a bottle of water which she cracks open, sips and pours some into her hand so she can wipe it over her face.

Meliana Rodrigo: I see…. Umm...okay! Mai, let me ask you about something else. Last week, The Mighty THORA had some choice words about your backstage interaction the previous week before that. I was wondering if you had anything to say in response to that.

Mai finishes another sip of water and raises her eyebrows at Meliana.

Mai Blackman: Did she? Is that what those were? Because, literally, all I understood out of that damn rabble was my name and a bunch of garbled gibberish. I’ll be the first one to stop everyone there who’s about to make a joke: sure, call me thick headed. Call me a moron. Call me a jarhead. Frankly? I’ve been called worse. As far as THORA’s concerned? Same goes for her as I said for those three losers from NFW. Goddamn tryhard. I watched that clip over and over several times, trying to translate it like some kind of code. Here’s what I got in response.

Mai lifts a fist and starts counting out, starting with her thumb, moving to her index finger and so on.

Mai Blackman: First - I actually beat Lassindra Haliday in the Viral Championship tournament. It was Jordan Majors that beat me in the block. Second - yeah, I’ve got more losses than wins here in Zion. Shit, I’ve got more losses than wins in my entire wrestling career. Counterpoint - bitch, my career has really just begun. I started late, sure, but I’ve got a lifetime of experience in other places and situations that I can use here to hurt people just like you. You take offense to what I say? You know where to find me.

Meliana Rodrigo: Now, tonight she does ha--

Mai lifts a hand in front of her face with an index finger, shushing her.

Mai Blackman: I just made a spot in the War Games match. You got yours later, tonight. I’ll be watching. I’ll even be pulling for you to win because I wanna see how you handle yourself in what amounts to a real fight with no rules when we go to war. Do your worst, Mighty Mouse.

Mai drops her hand and looks at Meliana, sizing her up before brushing past her.

Mai Blackman: Get the fuck outta my way….

She literally bumps Meliana as she goes offscreen, leaving the interviewer speechless for the moment, not knowing what to think of what just happened. The scene cuts away to...

...a shot of three pairs of feet standing on the floor. The camera tilts up to reveal their owners; Brooke Cartwright, Valentina Skye, & Delilah Hill, better known as Trinity. They stand there talking with each other while owning the camera with their domineering beauty, even though they’re not looking directly at it.

Before long, Meliana approaches and interrupts the ladies, to which was met with unwelcomed demeanors.

Meliana: Ladies, I really wanted to get some thoughts about….

Brooke abruptly stops Meliana by boldly putting her hand in front of her face.

Brooke: Meliana, sweetie. Your decorum is very tasteless at the moment. Don’t think we haven’t seen you over there with Mai (Blackman). You just had her brush you off. What makes you think you can talk to us? Much less in this kind of tone? You really have to get with the program. You have three powerful and influential women standing before you and you don’t take time to bask in the aura of our presence? I don’t know what to do with you. You’re lucky I tolerate you. Go ahead, carry on with your matchbox journalism.

Meliana was taken aback by the comment. But she thought better to respond in defiance given being outnumbered. She gets herself together while clearing her throat before continuing to speak.

Meliana: The news of your alliance last week is clearly the talk of Fusion and tonight will be your first outing together with the three of you involved in some tough matchups. Now Valentina, last week you were defeated by Cass Baumer in your first match in Fus….

It doesn’t take long for Valentina to interrupt.

Valentina: Hold up, hold up. Did you not see the match? Who was standing tall in the end? Me. And who was laid broken at my feet? Her. You need to get your facts straight, sister….

Then, Valentina addresses the camera.

Valentina: And you, Cass. Need to get your head on straight. It was foolish enough for you wanting to test someone who’s simply better than you one time. But twice?! And what makes this even more comical is that you're adding “Lurch” into this.

At the mention of the insult to Cass’s partner, the ladies take a moment and laugh, complimenting Valentina on how good the insult was. Before long, Valentina returns her focus to the camera.

Valentina: Look, there is no fear on this end over that Frankenstein reject and for damn sure no fear in you. It doesn’t matter what friction you two have with each other. You both need to understand who’s in charge here. You need to know where your place is in this new movement that is beginning to take form….

Valentina then turns to Delilah, who smirks in response.

Valentina: And aren’t we going to show them tonight, Delilah.

Delilah Hill: Most definitely. Like every other going forward, this night is going to be a defining statement. What you see here is the ULTIMATE form of “Girl Power '' ever assembled. And this masterful night will be a demonstration in which Trinity shows all of Fusion, All of Zion Wrestling, and the whole world exactly what we can do. To make known that we are the goddesses that only allow mere mortals to share the ring with us is because we allow them to. That in a world filled with insignificant ants, we are the ones standing out, and standing tall, as giants. Speaking of those who are ants...

Delilah Hill looks to the camera as if addressing their opponents directly.

Delilah Hill: Cass Baumer...Killer Carter…calling you ants would be disrespectful to their species. You are nothing! No, You are lower than nothing. And making this vital mistake of stepping in the ring with us, even if you have your little spat with one another, will end badly for you. Agreeing to a match against even one of Trinity is an automatic downfall to you and your status on the pecking order, which I didn’t think there even was a level after being on the bottom. You Cass, wanted to believe you accomplished something when you got a fluke win on Valentina and Carter, you just couldn’t help yourself stomping and snorting down the ramp like some troglodyte to help Cass while we were giving her what she deserved. You showed a lot of sense not wanting any of us last week. Tonight, you’re going to have the two of us….EVERY PIECE of us giving you and your so-called partner a nightmare you never want to remember; the two of us breaking and shattering you and this fragile thing you call your careers. And here’s the kicker….you’re going to thank us for it.

The three ladies share a laugh while Meliana remains in control of the interview.

Meliana: Brooke, you have an opportunity to be on the Fusion…

The ladies show surprise as they direct their attention towards Meliana, making it clear that she said something wrong.

Brooke: Oh, my God! What am I going to do with you? What you meant was not “being” on the Fusion team against Mayhem at WarGames, it’s LEADING Team Fusion. There is no one on that roster who could do the job better. And let’s be real, with the exception of my sisters, there is no one who’s more MUST-SEE in Fusion than I am. The complete package who brings the eyeballs and generates the ratings. THORA, you’ve been in this business for a long time. I’ll give you that and I’m not afraid to say that alone puts you in advantage against me….just a little bit. You see, I’m not an underlister like Lily Lopez. And with me being as young in the business, I bring a game that veterans like you fear. And tonight, you’re going to find out first hand how overwhelming it's going to be for you to accept that I’m better than you in the ring and, most importantly, how overwhelming it’s going to be for you, just like everyone else after you, to…

Then, while giving defiant smirks, Brooke, Delilah, & Valentina point their fingers down on the floor while keeping their eyes on the camera and Brooke continues to speak.

Brooke: …..bend the knee to Trinity.

The ladies take their leave afterwards, leaving standing Meliana alone as the scene changes…



Match #2: Lily Lopez vs Ozzy Stoll
War Games Qualifier

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first...from Seattle, Washington...weighing in at 110 lbs...Lily! Lopez!

And her opponent...from Madison, Wisconsin...weighing in at 141 lbs...Ozzy! Stoll!

Tripp Bennett: Lily Lopez has been more than outspoken about how much she wants to represent Fusion going into next week’s War Games match! Do you think she’ll have it in her to get her first win to get there?

Alivia Takasoto: Under any other circumstances, I’d probably say yes! But Ozzy Stoll is a hardcore guy! I don’t have a good feeling about Lily’s chances here, if I’m being honest...



Lily runs at the bell and tries to get the upperhand with forearms on Stoll. Ozzy takes the punishment as he covers up. Lopez staggers Stoll back and then runs the ropes. She jumps up for a Hurricanrana! She swings Stoll to the mat and stands up wide eyed with a smile as she runs the ropes again. Ozzy starts to stir as Lily hits a basement dropkick. The crowd gets behind her as she circles the ring and then pulls Stoll to his feet. She positions him for a suplex, but Stoll reverses and drops her with a snap suplex!

The crowd reacts in “ohs” as Stoll takes the momentum from Lopez. He grins at the boos and shrugs as Lily gets up and eats a Lariat from Ozzy! He turns her inside out and then pulls her up and guides her into the nearby corner. Stoll hammers away until Lily collapses to the mat. He picks her up and sits her on the turnbuckle. Stoll runs and leaps up on the middle rope and then hits a DDT! Unusual offense from Stoll as he plants Lily from the top rope. He lays on her back first and counts with the referee!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Lopez kicks out! Stoll looks half surprised as he turns and looks at her. Stoll pulls Lopez to her feet and goes for a swinging neckbreaker! Lopez pushes him away! She hits an enzuigiri when he turns around! Lopez runs the ropes and hits a double stomp to Ozzy’s back! Now she runs again and goes for a clothesline! Ozzy ducks it and grabs her for a sleeper hold! Lily rushes forward into the ropes and then rolls backward into a pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Stoll kicks out! Lily gets up and runs the ropes once again! She hits a dropkick to his legs as he stands and he falls to the ground face first. Lopez scrambles to grab his feet and sits down in a Boston Crab! Ozzy is right next to the ropes and he simply reaches out and grabs the bottom one to break the hold. Lily turns around and tries to tug him away from the ropes. Stoll kicks her away! Lily reaches down to grab Stoll and then withdraws holding her face! He thumbed her in the eye! Lopez staggers backward and Ozzy scrambles to his feet. KILLING JOKE! A HEADLOCK DRIVER FROM STOLL! Ozzy casually leans over the top of Lily with her shoulders pinned!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Ozzy! Stoll!

Tripp Bennett: Ozzy Stoll gets the win here! But you can’t say Lily Lopez made it easy for him!

Alivia Takasoto: She keeps trying week after week, but that win just always seems to evade her!

Stoll celebrates as we fade to commercial break!

WINNER: OZZY STOLL (VIA PINFALL)

[Intern]

Maki: Who am I winning? Lily Lopez? I don't know what a stupid girl said to me before the match that I dominate her, I can't remember her name. Because the name wasn't worthy of me to remember it was too easy a win for me, how about you, Jordan? You lost at Mayhem, it's disappointing. Why do you know what? Fusion never lost to Mayhem, but you lost that's why you're pathetic. Do you call yourself a champion? Are you proud of it? But look at you now, Jordan, since I showed up here. Your face looks worried, what's wrong huh? Fear? You seem so senseless that you don't like it when you face Celeste Ciel. Are you afraid of the unexpected? Remember what you said in Mayhem that you said I was a snake that only attacked you? I'll show you that you're wrong. you want to see me But don't forget that you don't have any right to want to see me at any time and anywhere. You're just a stupid champ with no interest at all after you lost that championship to me, Jordan. When you don't have a champion I will show you how pathetic you are, you're just a worthless bastard and useless, I come for the champ that you hold. not for you So I don't care if your knee hurts or not, I don't care I will destroy you and dethrone you. I want your champion because when you don't have it. You will be here like a worthless no one cares about you anymore. I don't like you because you're weak Jordan, you have to get rid of yourself because you do not deserve to be a champion anymore. You lose because you suck and when you have to face me it will be the same because you suck. You challenged me, that's what you went wrong, Jordan. There's no God to save you from me. because there is no god here. No one can stop a devil-like me when I pull a champion from a victim like you. Don't forget to cry for what you decide after losing everything to me Jordan. You're stupid for thinking you'll beat me. You don't even know what you're going to face. You can't expect anything from me. You make every mistake when you're going to face me and I will punish you for your mistakes. Do you think you have the right to face me anywhere just because I want the champion that you hold? because you're stupid. Do you dare to challenge me? That's stupid. I hope you don't run away from me if you have to fight with me. Did you see last week what happened to Lily Lopez? I defeated her easily with your stupid finisher, and when I face you I would knock you out with my finisher. I'll make you feel worthless And I'm not nervous about facing you Jordan, it's what I want and I can hit you whenever I want. Maybe now I have a little time for you to walk away from me right now. Or do you want to face me in the ring? When we face in the ring that the end of you will be no different from Lily Lopez. When you were unconscious I stepped on your head and became your new champ. No matter how prepared you are for me, Jordan, it won't change the fact that Maki Megumi is someone the Jordan Majors can't win.

Maki: I'll tell you something Jordan, the only thing I care about is what you have the Zion Wrestling Viral Champion. I don't care if Fusion loses to Mayhem in Wargames I don't give a fuck about the Wargames match. I don't care about Team Fusion I don't give a fuck about this stupid team. I don't care about teaming up with those idiots. And next, I will talk about my match with Helena Handbasket, I'll show you who you're challenging. Is more dangerous than you think. I might have wanted you to think twice before challenging me, but it's too late, Jordan, since you're challenging me. I accepted the challenge and I will wait to see your pathetic face and hopeless face from you. I want to hear your voice begging for mercy. I'll break your injured knee. I will destroy your confidence. You can succeed because you haven't faced me yet. Unfortunately, it must come to an end. You're ready to say goodbye to your championship? Jordan, I'll make you feel like Lily Lopez, or maybe you're more pathetic than her. When I kick your little ass from your stupid throne. The victory that you were proud of will come to an end when you face me. To me you're not a champion, you're just a stepping stone for me and when I lift the championship I will look into your eyes that are filled with despair. I want to know how desperate you are. Yes, you're not Serena Riot, you're not Razzles Mars, but do you know what makes you like that? Both of them that you mentioned will lose to me like you. After I get rid of you I'm going to kill everyone at Fusion and I'm going to own Zion. I can do anything if I want to. And you'll be the first example of someone who likes to challenge the devil Jordan. When the devil comes, you have to run. But in the end, you will die because of your own decisions. When I go out at that ring against Helena Handbasket, I can give Helena a free ticket to become a member of Team Fusion. Cut me out of Team Fusion because I don't want to be on that stupid team and the next match I go out and I know I won. sure It's not surprising. I'll show you Jordan that I have only one goal: to face you and get rid of you. No matter how confident you are, you will never defend a championship when you are against me. I want to see the stupid who is cheering on you disappointed in you. You lose and you want to claim everything it's up to you loser. You can say you lose because your knee hurts, but I don't care about you anymore if I get what I want. You've got something to learn now, Jordan. You're walking into a war that you'll never win. And if you want to escape now? It's too late. I'll show you that even Helena Handbasket was defeated by me. And you can't help Helena at all when I punish her, so you know I'm the one you shouldn't fight with. But you'll know on the day you've got nothing left. When I held the Zion Wrestling Viral Championship above my head. It will be your last laugh bitch. Because you lost everything to the one and only Maki Megumi

Shouting is heard and Maki turns for Jordan to run into the scene. Maki puts her fists up and Jordan and her begging to brawl! Trading lefts and rights and screaming at each other. Security runs in and separates them. Maki laughs as security drags Jordan away. Jordan breaks free and sprints at Maki, but she’s grabbed from behind.

Saturday, November 27th. It’s WAR GAMES! Brand supremacy is on the line as Fusion and Mayhem face off. Plus, the top champions of both brands put their belts on the line! It’s WAR GAMES! Presented by Zion Wrestling.

The camera comes back where Meliana Rodrigo is standing by with a frustrated Jordan Majors. The Viral Championship her left hand and she’s still breathing hard.

Meliana Rodrigo: Moments ago we had a near brawl backstage between the Viral Champion, Jordan Majors, and her future opponent Maki Megumi. Jordan, it seems like Maki set you off somehow?

Jordan Majors: Somehow? Seriously? Have you not been watching her? Listening to her? She has made it her life’s mission to annoy me. The things she says about destroying me and killing everyone on this brand to get to the top. These are strong words from someone who has yet to really prove anything in Zion. And she has the gall to talk about me faking a knee injury and being weak. Mocking my performance on Mayhem last week. Really? Because you’re so great, right? You don’t care about Fusion. You’ve spent enough time on social media and on these very shows openly saying you don’t want to be a part of War Games for this brand. You’re here for one thing. Personal glory. And I get that you have these grand, unrealistic dreams of taking over this show and being the top dog. But it isn’t going to happen under my watch. Not with you running around and acting like you are. Saying the thing you say. A few weeks ago, after I successfully defended this title, you attacked me. To make a statement. Statement made. I told you if you want a fight, bring it. I would fight you anywhere. Anytime. And you? You called me stupid. You told me I don’t have the right to face you when I want. Like you have some sort of power here. Guess what, Maki? Mock me all you want, but I didn’t see you win the tournament to hold this title. I haven’t seen you do all that much of anything. So when you show up on Fusion, a show I’m PROUD to be a part of, and you come at me and the title that I’m building each and every week - yeah, I’m going to take it personal. Maybe you thought that was a good idea. Poke the champ and get in her head. Call her dumb, stupid, a loser. Call her every grade school, recess, piss poor insult in the book. And then you’ll beat down the mentally broken champion and take her title. You think I’m just going to let you use me as some ladder to the top? You’ve got another thing coming.


Meliana Rodrigo: You mentioned it there a moment ago, Jordan. Maki seems to have her sights set squarely on you. She seems like she doesn’t care at all about War Games or representing Fusion.


Jordan Majors: Yet here she is in a match tonight. With the chance to represent this brand. It sickens me to think that someone like her could weasel their way into a match like this when she clearly doesn’t care about any of this. Someone like Maki, she doesn’t care about a damn person on this roster. She will hurt every single person up and down both shows if it means she can call herself the champion. That’s all she is. Addicted to gold. She’s Zion’s own Gollum, talking about her precious future time as a champion and all the power that she’s going to hold. The only reason she’s even in the conversation right now is because she’s taking shortcuts. When I beat her, she can forget about all of this. She can focus on something else because she came for me and now, just like I did when Celeste Ciel came for me, I’m going to put her down. She thinks she’s some genius with her sneak attack like she invented the idea. I’ve already proven once before that the tactic doesn’t work for me. I won’t succumb to mind games. I don’t care that she used my move. I already overcame the unpredictable and dangerous on the road to winning this title. Maki isn’t anything new or special in that regard. She’s just another wannabe monster calling her shot. She sees me and thinks I’m easy prey. Ask Celeste about that. Ask Solomon about that. You’re too concerned with one win or one loss, but you’re ignoring the most important thing, Maki. When those lights are at their brightest, everyone knows the kind of performance they’re going to get out of me. And you? They know you’re just going to cut every corner and hope you can get what you want. You’re not the first person to think you look tough by saying you’ll kill your way to the top, and you won’t be the last. But the one thing you CAN count on is me killing your supposed momentum just as fast as I ruin your dreams of running this show.

Jordan pulls the title up and puts it on her left shoulder.

Meliana Rodrigo: You’ve beaten Helena Handbasket recently. You’re soon to face Maki it seems. Any other thoughts on this match as we prepare to head to the ring?

Jordan looks at Meliana for a moment and then she grins.

Jordan Majors: We already know what Maki thinks about this match. What she thinks about me, Helena… even Fusion. Let’s just say that I will have a close eye on this match and I care deeply about the outcome of it. She’s already told us all of her grand plans to dethrone every single champion on this show and kick their asses. I can’t wait to get in the ring with her once and for all and settle this. I can’t wait to humble her. I will say this directly to Maki. You want to make grand statements and big assumptions about me? Fine. You’ll just find out that it means nothing when we’re standing in the ring together. You think I’m weak? I will be happy to prove you otherwise when I take everything you’ve got and get right back up to beat you. I understand ambition as much as the next person. But what you’ve got isn’t ambition. It's an obsession. It’s going to get you beat. By me. You call yourself the one and only? Heh, that might be. Maybe no one else is like Maki Megumi. But after we fight, you’ll have something in common with every other person that’s doubted me in my career. A loss to Jordan Majors.

Jordan tilts her head and walks off before Meliana can ask another question. Meliana looks at the camera and shrugs.



Match #3: Maki Megumi vs Helena Handbasket
War Games Qualifier

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first...from Okinawa, Japan...weighing in at 110 lbs…”The Devil Laugh”...Maki! Megumi!

And her opponent...from Boston, Massachusetts...weighing in at 130 lbs...Helena! Handbasket!

Tripp Bennett: Helena Handbasket has made it abundantly clear that she wants in on this War Games match! Do you think she’ll be able to surpass Maki Megumi tonight!

Alivia Takasoto: Maki Megumi couldn’t care less about being in that match anyway, but that won’t negate her ruthlessness in the ring! I’m interested to see how this turns out!



The bell rings and Megumi immediately tries to take advantage, going straight for a Running Big Boot! But Handbasket quickly dodges, leaving Megumi to have her leg trapped on the top rope! She quickly takes advantage of this, kicking her other leg out from under her to send her completely to the mat! She capitalizes, dragging Megumi to the center of the ring before nailing a Standing Moonsault! Handbasket with the pin now!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Megumi! Handbasket stays persistent however, getting Megumi to her feet before wrenching her right arm! She slowly guides her over to the corner before climbing to the top rope! Just then she begins to walk across the rope, with Megumi arm still in hand, before jumping down and going for a Chop! Megumi intercepts however, catching Handbasket as she lands with a Roundhouse Kick! Handbasket is staggering now, and Megumi uses this to her advantage, getting her into a Ripcord position before pulling her into a Knee Strike! Handbasket is left kneeling now, as Megumi runs the ropes and hits her with a Basement Dropkick! Pin by Megumi!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Handbasket! Megumi begins to get progressively more intense, lifting Handbasket to her feet and getting her in position for an Exploder Suplex! Handbasket reverses, however, sending a few elbows into the shoulder of Megumi before nailing her with an Exploder Suplex of her own! Megumi slowly gets back to her feet, before Handbasket snatches the arm and pulls her into a Short Arm Clothesline! Megumi crawls into the corner, with Handbasket following her right behind! She gets to her feet and leans into the corner, before Handbasket jumps up and throws her across the ring with a Monkey Flip! Megumi lands on her feet however, jumping right onto the ropes in the other corner of the ring and bouncing off towards Handbasket with a huge aerial maneuver! Handbasket has it scouted however, plucking her right out of mid air with a Codebreaker!! Megumi is down and Handbasket goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Megumi! Handbasket is eager to get the victory here, ready to finish this one off! She watches as Megumi crawls into a seated position in the corner before going for BLURRED LINES!! BRONCO BUSTER CONNECTS!! She goes over to the other corner and waits for Megumi to get to her feet, possibly looking for Screw U! When she gets up and rushes over to go for it, a big spray of Green Mist emanates from Megumi’s mouth right into Handbasket’s face! The referee calls for the bell!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...as a result of a disqualification...Helena! Handbasket!

Maki Megumi leers over a now fallen Helena Handbasket, who’s clutching her face! She begins to stomp repeatedly on her former opponent, before Stitched Up Heart’s “Warrior” plays, signalling the arrival of Jordan Majors! She goes straight after Megumi and at the drop of a hat the two are going at it with a bevy of strikes! The referee officiating the match tries to tear them apart to no avail! Eventually, a sea of officials come from backstage, trying to cut into the fracus!

The two still continue to lay into each other until “The Gun Show” by In This Moment hits! Killer Carter rushes down to the ring and pulls Majors, now mounted on Megumi and striking her over and over, off and out of the ring! Carter and the officials keep Megumi and Majors apart as the two continue yelling at one another from across the arena! This is the last visual we see before fading out!

WINNER: HELENA HANDBASKET (VIA DISQUALIFICATION)



A few matches have passed since newcomer and recent fan favorite Lily Lopez lost her team fusion qualifying match to Ozzy Stoll. As we enter the locker room of the B.A.B.s, Lily was full of emotion, rambling a bit as Sabrina Ramirez follows her into the room.

Sabrina Ramirez: Lil! It’s gonna be okay gwirl. Trust me. You are 18 freakin years old and the fans love you! Seriously did you hear how wild they were going for you tonight? Have you not seen the social media support you’ve been gaining? Yo. Forreal. You are literally THIS CLOSE to picking up that first win.

Lily Lopez: But you don’t understand! I wanted to represent Team Fusion. Sab…I just want to prove to the fans that their support isn’t misplaced!

Clearly overcome with emotion. Lopez was full on sobbing now as Sabrina wraps her arms around her in a hug, bringing Lily’s face into her shoulder.

Sabrina Ramirez: They know the support is right where it needs to be. Look..tonight we’re gonna get some fried food, a pint of ice cream and we’re watching rom coms and then guess what?

Lily pulls away, wiping at the tears on her youthful cheeks.

Lily Lopez: What?

Sabrina Ramirez: We’re hitting the gym first thing tomorrow and we’re gonna bust our Asses and get you ready for that first win. There’s no slowing down and there dang sure ain’t no crying in wrestling!

Sabrina laughs as she wipes Lily’s cheeks playfully, causing Lily to laugh.

Lily Lopez: Sab…you’re the best. Along with Jess…but seriously. Thank you.

Turning directly to the camera, Lily sighs.

Lily Lopez: And Congrats to Oz. Tonight you were better. I hope you rep Team Fusion the right way. And I hope one day soon we can have a rematch.

The sportsmanship shown by Lopez gets an ovation from the fans watching on the big screen as the cameras fade out of the locker room.



Match #4: Dante Diablo vs Benito Wallace

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first...from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada...weighing in at 178 lbs...Benito! Wallace!

And his opponent...from Parts Unknown...weighing in at 333 lbs...Dante! Diablo!

Tripp Bennett: Just look at the size of the man who’s coming to the ring now!

Alivia Takasoto: 6 foot 8, 333 lbs...Benito better just run! This isn’t worth a paycheck!



Benito takes a long look at his opponent for the night and decides to not even engage! He hops out of the ring, takes the towel he walked to the ring with and throws it, telling the referee that he quits. He and the referee begin to exchange verbal barbs as he explains that that’s not how this works! Meanwhile, Diablo is having none of this, leaving the ring from the other side and walking up to Wallace! The Canadian man tries to leave but is quickly blocked by Diablo standing right over him! Diablo ragdolls Wallace into the barricade, before using his tremendous strength and size to throw him back into the ring over the top rope with a Military Press! Wallace gets up, right into a Knee Lift from Diablo! He staggers on his feet, before getting turned inside out by a Lariat from Diablo! He decides to finish this now, waiting for Wallace to get to his feet, before clobbering him with a SPEAR!! He gets Wallace up, driving him to the mat with DANTE’S INFERNO!! BURNING HAMMER CONNECTS!! Diablo with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Dante! Diablo!

Tripp Bennett: Dominant debut by Dante Diablo tonight!

Alivia Takasoto: This man is without a doubt a monster, Tripp! I don’t even know what to say!

Diablo stoically celebrates as we fade out!

WINNER: DANTE DIABLO (VIA PINFALL)



We cut to Bell Centre parking where a familiar off-white mobile studio trailer has been crookedly driven into a space surrounded by much smaller sedans. Through the window, we zoom in to see Cass Baumer in a black wheeled office chair with the top of the pen thoughtfully between her lips. A monitor in front of her shows the Fusion 21 broadcast from the perspective of a camera pointed at the ring while she thoroughly scribbles down notes for the next Fusion Report until a thudding noise coming from the door behind her catches her by surprise.

Killer Carter: We need to talk, Baumer.

The surprise, of course, was the behemoth known as Killer Carter, who entered the trailer unbeknownst to Baumer. Carter makes herself comfortable as she sits down on a pull-out mounted couch not too far from the Kiwi.

Cass Baumer: I don’t like the sound of that…

Baumer turns her chair from the monitor to her strange bedfellow’s direction with a grave expression on her face. KC shrugs as she puts her feet up onto the couch she’s sitting on.

Killer Carter: It’ll only be a problem if you make it a problem. See, I know you and I don’t get along very well. For some reason you don’t like me keeping people here on Fusion in check, maybe it’s because you don’t like Kai… and no matter how many times I try and tell you that I don’t like the guy either, you don’t fucking listen. That’s your problem… not mine.

She now sits up, leaning forward.

Killer Carter: But regardless… you and I are teaming up tonight… and I don’t like it just as much as you don’t… but despite that? I’m gonna go out there and do my job… all you gotta do is let me do it. Which means no repeat of last week when you told me to fuck off when I was trying to help you out.

Cass thinks for a moment, running her open palm down her face as she considers her next words carefully.

Cass Baumer: I wanna win this match as much as you do. Trinity’s proven themselves to be dangerous as hell, and they’ve done it at my expense.

Killer Carter: Well like I fucking said… as long as you actually let me do my job this time? Then we will win. Simple.

Baumer sighs.

Cass Baumer: Do what you’ve gotta do, just… don’t hog the spotlight, alright? Keep eyes on Brooke Cartwright & Donatello at ringside the whole time, too. You know they’ll try shit.

Carter chuckles and shakes her head.

Killer Carter: You’re really telling ME not to hog the spotlight? Cass fucking Baumer is actually telling someone else not to hog the spotlight?

The behemoth laughs before standing to her feet and then squats down beside the Kiwi, her expression now is serious.

Killer Carter: And don’t fucking talk to me like I’m a rookie, Baumer. I’m not stupid. So how about you be a good little partner and actually work with me tonight, yeah?

Cass grits her teeth and looks back at Carter with anger.

Cass Baumer: There’s nothing condescending about talking strategy. Now, if that’s all you’ve gotta say, I’ll see you when it’s time for our match. In the meantime, get the hell out of my trailer!

The behemoth chuckles as she stands up straight.

Killer Carter: Careful, Baumer… you don’t want me spearing your ass through another door. See you out there…

Carter pats Baumer on the back hard before turning around and exiting the trailer as the show moves on.



Match #5: Killer Carter & Cass Baumer vs Valentina Skye & Delilah Hill

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first...representing Trinity...being accompanied to the ring by Brooke Cartwright and Donatello...at a combined weight of 260 lbs...Delilah Hill...and Valentina! Skye!

And their opponents...first, from Wellington, New Zealand...weighing in at 141 lbs…”The Headliner”...Cass! Baumer!

And her partner...representing the Shieldmaidens...from New Orleans, Louisiana...weighing in at 160 lbs...The Enforcer of Fusion...Killer! Carter!

Tripp Bennett: Killer Carter and Cass Baumer haven’t had the friendliest of relationships lately, to put it lightly! It’ll be interesting to see how they hold it together in front of a common enemy here!

Alivia Takasoto: Things are bound to implode sooner rather than later, Tripp! I’m just worried about what’ll happen when they do!



Delilah starts off the match for Trinity, however there seems to be a bit of a malfunction over in Baumer and Carter’s corner! The two begin to squabble over who takes the match first, each of them wanting the first crack at the rival team! Just then, Delilah Hill runs in, leveling Baumer with a shot from behind! Carter throws her hands up and steps onto the apron, already pissed with Baumer and making the decision known! She watches as Hill continues to stomp on a fallen Baumer, bringing shades of last week! She gets Baumer to her feet, before hitting a Snap DDT to send her right back down! Baumer’s defenseless as Hill runs the ropes and catches her with a Leg Drop! Hill with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Baumer! Hill is frustrated, but doesn’t let it get to her, climbing to the top rope and waiting Baumer out! She launches off once Baumer gets to her feet, going for a Diving Crossbody! The dive seemingly takes both competitors down, but Baumer rolls through, slowly getting to her feet with Hill in her arms! She carries her a short distance over to the ropes and, in one shift motion, swings her legs first into the ropes before taking her to the mat with a Rope Hung Swinging Neckbreaker! The crowd applauds this show of athleticism from Baumer, who capitalizes by hitting Hill with a Baseball Slide that sends her out of the ring under the bottom rope! She turns and gives a wink to Killer Carter in their corner, before exiting the ring to give chase to Hill! She approaches the down Trinity member, before Donatello and Brooke Cartwright meet her face to face! They both stand across each other at ringside, the prone body of Delilah Hill being the only thing separating the three! Baumer eventually opts to focus on her opponent, lifting Hill to her feet! Hill has already shaken off the cobwebs however, driving Baumer into the apron! She throws her back into the ring and heads to the top rope, attempting the Perfect 10! But Baumer reverses, catching her and planting her into the mat with a Powerbomb! She goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…

Kick out by Hill! Baumer stays persistent however, getting up and taking to the corner! She waits for Hill to get up, possibly looking to the Bleeding Edge! But just, Killer Carter slaps her shoulder, tagging herself into the match! Baumer looks completely baffled as Carter steps into the ring, and this of course leads to another argument between the two! The momentary distraction provides just enough time for Hill to come back and attack Carter from behind, much like Baumer earlier! The attack pushes Carter into Baumer, who falls out of the ring! Hill drags Carter to her corner before tagging in Valentina Skye! Skye steps in, getting Carter into a Wheelbarrow position, before lifting her up and dropping her with a Stunner assist from Hill! The attack isn’t done, however, with Skye using her strength to lift Carter back up with a German Suplex! She bridges for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Carter! Skye gets her to her feet, before running the ropes, looking for a huge move! But Carter reverses, shooting Skye into the air when she returns and taking her down with a Pop-Up Samoan Drop! She capitalizes, immediately getting Skye up and throwing her down with a Fallaway Slam! She lifts her to her feet, before lifting her up for a German Suplex! She keeps her trapped for a second German Suplex! Then a third! Carter is on a roll here! She takes to the corner, waiting for Skye to get to her feet! She may be looking for a Spear, but we never get to find out, as just then Cass Baumer taps Carter on the shoulder, tagging herself in! Carter now looks baffled as Baumer comes back into the ring! A third argument starts between the two, this time without interruption! Carter eventually backs off, not having anything else to say to Baumer! But just when Baumer lets her guard down, Carter turns her around and nails her with a SPEAR!! The partnership between the two completely collapses as Carter leaves Baumer alone in the ring! Skye sees this and takes advantage, lifting up Baumer and hitting her with SKYE’S OUT!! Skye with the pin!

ONE…!


TWO…!


THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winners of this match...Trinity!

Tripp Bennett: Trinity got their first win as a unit here tonight! Though, it seems as though tensions have never been higher between Cass Baumer and Killer Carter!

Alivia Takasoto: You can say that again, Tripp! These two just won’t let up on each other no matter what side they’re on!

All three Trinity members celebrate with Donatello as we fade to commercial break!

WINNERS: TRINITY (VIA PINFALL)

[Intern]

We cut to the ring, as "Still" was playing from the speakers, as Daria was in a cute sweater and jeans with some ugg boots on, dressing for the fall weather, as she has her Chance briefcase in hand to remind people that the Fusion Championship was always within her grasp.

Daria Dorsey: "Were you expecting someone else? That bitch of a witch, Salem Cartier had her time to run her mouth, and that got her the beating she deserved, and crumpled that gawdy carry-on she had. Because as we all know, the one thing she and any woman in the back have in common is they wish they were me, and they wish they were on my level. It's just a matter of time when I decide that the Fusion Championship is mine, and I hope when the day comes, Serena has been studying, because I'm the real test to see if you're a proper champion…"

Daria said confidently, holding up the Chance briefcase in the air, as that all too familiar clip from Wizard of Oz would play, to pop the Canadian crowd..

"I'll get you, my pretty! And your little dog, too!"

Just then ‘Phenomena’ by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs blares throughout the arena, the funky drums and signature guitar lines seemingly making a regular habit of cutting Daria off, who looks up the rampway outright pissed and gesturing wildly.

Tripp Bennett: “That music can only mean one thing… Salem is here!”

Alivia Takasoto: “Oh yeah? Well, where is she?”

The music continues to play with nobody coming through the entrance or down the ramp. Daria paces around the ring demanding answers from the ref, ring crew, anyone that will listen.

Daria Dorsey: "Where is she?! Show yourself, you coward!"

Salem Cartier: “Hey! Hey… Hey Honey Bunny, up here!”

Daria looks up, with a bit of annoyance to Salem's shenanigans, as she spied her up in the rafters.

Tripp Bennett: “Ladies and gentlemen, Salem Cartier is in the rafters in the top of the Bell Center!”

Alivia Takasoto: “What on earth is she up to?”

A spotlight catches her perched on a metal railing holding a case identical to Daria’s.

Salem Cartier: “Cut the Phenomenon’s music while I show this Montreal crowd what a true spectacle is all about!”

She holds out her arms and twirls around.

Salem Cartier: “Zenith, Daria? Look who’s on top now! Top of the world, baby! Now you just stand there and watch me work. Because the Witch is back in my old stomping grounds. We’re just a hop, skip, and broomstick jump from where I was born in Laval. So you don’t get the satisfaction of laying your hands on me or destroying any more of my luggage in front of my people. Not tonight!”

She holds up the case, which is an outright duplicate of the Chance case in Daria’s possession.

Salem Cartier: “Does this look familiar, Double D? You big bosomed bully? No no no, this is not the Chance briefcase which you obviously possess. This is not the best case in the world, this is only a tribute. See… now your Chance case holds that honor by default because you destroyed something near and dear to me, my No Chance case. But I’m giving you a chance tonight, Daria… and all these people of Montreal. You’re so money and you don’t even know it!”

She opened the case and out came a plethora of bills, making it rain down over the crowd in the Bell Center. Daria picked one up off the mat and looked perplexed, and then held it up for the camera, clearly angered.

Tripp Bennett: “That’s… that’s Daria’s face on the money!”

Alivia Takasoto: “And she’s got pennies over her eyes; the traditional sign of...of…”

Tripp Bennett: “I think we know what it means!”

Salem Cartier: “Let’s cut to the chase… I feel like Mrs. Mia Wallace. I wanna dance, I wanna win that trophy. Your trophy, Daria… the Chance briefcase, that is. You won that thing right before I got here, but you haven’t done much else since. I’ve been undefeated ever since I walked in the door. You? Not so much. Yet you carry that case around, and haven’t even flirted with cashing it in. Why is that I wonder? Is it because you know as long as you have it, you’re a perceived threat, a potential number one contender? But if you cash in and lose, none of it mattered?!? Oooh, look at your face; you’re big mad. I bet you’d love to come up here and get me, huh?”

Salem leaned on the railing and tapped her chin in thought.

Salem Cartier: “I know! I bet you wish you had a big ol’ ladder right about now. And that just gave me an idea. November 27th… War Games. You vs. Me. Put that case on the line and let a legit threat have a crack at it. Ladder Match! Because it’s Pulp Fiction time, Daria… it’s Fiction that you’ll ever be the top champ of Fusion, so I might as well beat you to a Pulp and snatch that guaranteed shot. In my hands that case will glow brighter than Marcellus Wallace’s soul ever could. You called me a pretender on social media not long ago… Well, what if I say I’m not like the others? What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? No Daria, you’re the pretender. What if I say I will never surrender? Keep you in the dark, you know they all… pretend.”

*POOF* The light in the rafters goes out, but then an ethereal disembodied voice…

Salem Cartier: “What’s it going to be girl… yes or no?”

As Salem disappeared from the rafters, Daria was annoyed by her shenanigans and kicked at the bottom rope.

Daria Dorsey: "I'm getting real tired of your games, Salem! You wanted my attention, Pretender, so I'm going to make you notice."

She said with a bit of venom in her voice, approaching the ropes and standing on the bottom rope, looking towards the entrance as she spoke.

Daria Dorsey: "You want to try to take my Chance from me? Fine, because I want to be the one that hands you your first L. Not only that, I'd rather be fighting to prove myself. That's why I haven't cashed in on Serena just yet. Salem, when I defend my briefcase against you, you'll be the first proper step to my championship reign!"

Daria said, as "Still" would play, as she had her attention toward the rafters where Salem was before, as she wasn't sure when she would pop up again, but kept up her guard just in case.

Tripp Bennett: “Wow, a ladder match at War Games?!?”

Alivia Takasoto: “For the Chance briefcase no less. Seems like that event just got kicked up another notch!”

Walker Hill vs Jessica Anderson

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first...from Worcester, England...weighing in at 119 lbs...Jessica! Anderson!

And her opponent...from Gun Barrel City, Texas...weighing in at 225 lbs...Walker! Hill!

Tripp Bennett: Walker Hill made an appearance last week addressing the Zion fans! Now he’s out tonight getting the fight he wanted! How do you feel about this upstart!

Alivia Takasoto: Three words Tripp: Yee. Fuckin. Haw.



The bell rings and Anderson immediately berates Hill in the center of the ring, complaining about his big, flashy entrance “stealing her spotlight”! As a gentleman, Hill doesn’t strike first however, opting to take the verbal abuse from Anderson until she unloads on him with a slap! Hill visibly becomes frustrated as Anderson goes for a second slap! This time, Hill catches it, before jumping up and catching her with a Dropkick! She gets back to her feet, immediately being grabbed up into a Snap Suplex by Hill! He floats over for a pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Anderson! Hill goes to pick her up, but she pushes him away before hitting him with a Spinning Heel Kick! He goes to knee, leaving an opening for Anderson to hit the ropes and hit him with a Shining Wizard! Anderson with the pin now!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Hill! Anderson gets him up to his feet, looking to capitalize! But Hill swats her hands away, leathering her with a set of Knife Edge Chops to the chest, before running the ropes and hitting the CATTLE PROD!! BIG BOOT CONNECTS!! He gets Anderson in position before dropping her with SADDLE UP!! He keeps the Powerbomb position on for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match...Walker! Hill!

Tripp Bennett: Walker Hill gets his debut win here tonight!

Alivia Takasoto: What a move that Cattle Prod is! That can put anyone to sleep!

Hill gets to his feet before raising the horns to the crowd in celebration as we fade out!

WINNER: WALKER HILL (VIA PINFALL)



Static fills the screen. As the static clears, the scene opens in a luxury suite inside the Bell Centre. Zachary Porter has a glass of champagne in his hand. He takes a sip from the glass. Sitting the glass down on the table in front of him, he nods to the camera.

Zachary Porter: “Brooke, Brooke, Brooke. Fine speech last week.”

Mr. Porter forms a smile on his face. He claps his hands.

Zachary Porter: “I should be upset. You and your girls did reign all hell on me with that three on one assault. Planning your groups demise should be on my bucket list. Here’s the thing Brooke, what I am wondering is, where was that fire when we met at Hardwired? Why weren’t you this fired up when we crossed paths the first time? For a woman who claims to have earned everything she has in life through hard work, blood sweat and tears, all it took was me humbling you at Hardwired to force you to realize who you truly are. Sounds like I opened your eyes, wouldn’t you agree? I am proud of you. From the bottom of my heart I wish you the best.”

He winks. The number one contender for the World Championship crosses his legs. Leaning back into the black leather couch he allows a sigh to escape him.

Zachary Porter: “Serena. Solomon. I hope you’re listening.”

“A couple of weeks ago, Cass Baumer, famed reporter, most notably a woman who can’t stay out of other peoples business made the remark that I didn’t deserve to be in the World Championship match due to one phrase she took out of context.”

“There has been a long standing mindset in this sport that if you didn’t walk in the door to become a World Champion, or any champion, you shouldn’t be here. Cass appeared to echo that same mindset. What type of message does that send? All of us need to be gold hungry to exist in the world of professional wrestling? Being champion is a privilege. It’s a nice bonus. Is it the end all be all? No. Would you tell a man or woman who dedicated their lives looking out for the well being of other people that he or she couldn’t have a nice thing because they prioritize other people's happiness above their own? Should I be denied the right to challenge for the World Champion for my lack of having a I need to be World Champion boner when I signed to Zion?”

Zach rolls his eyes.

“I have a higher purpose. Not going to apologize for that. My purpose keeps me motivated to continue. To wake up in the morning. Whether I am champion or not, my mission will never waver. None of that means I won’t give it my all War Games, I see the benefit of being a World Champion. To be the face of Fusion. To have a status symbol that will allow me to reach more people. To open their eyes. How can I deny the opportunity to expand influence? This isn’t about being the best in the world. I just want to open more eyes. Sereen. Graham. You’re both getting my best shot. And I will leave World Champion. Count on it.”

Zach nods. Static fills the screen once more.



MAIN EVENT: THORA vs Brooke Cartwright
War Games Qualifier

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first...representing Trinity...being accompanied to the ring by Donatello...from Los Angeles, California...weighing in at 135 lbs…”The Leading Lady”...Brooke! Cartwright!

And her opponent...from Fairbanks, Alaska...weighing in at 137 lbs…”The Mighty”! THORA!

Tripp Bennett: Here we are with the last of our qualifiers for Team Fusion in next Saturday’s War Games Match! And right here may just be the place where we find a leader to this team!

Alivia Takasoto: Yeah. No offense to Mai Blackman, Ozzy Stoll, or Helena Handbasket, but these two competitors just exude the qualities of a leader! It’ll be interesting to see how this one shakes out!



The bell rings as these two begin to shuffle the canvas around one another, gauging each other’s movements! Cartwright is the first to strike, going low to capture the legs of THORA! She almost succeeds in taking the Asgardian to the mat, but she manages to maintain her balance, hooking the arm around her leg and rolling over her for a La Magistral Pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Cartwright, who hooks the leg of THORA and rolls her up with a lateral press!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by THORA! The two get to their feet at the same time, before immediately going to grapple again! This time, THORA gets the upper hand immediately, getting Cartwright into a Side Headlock! Cartwright tries to step on the calf of THORA to bring her to the mat, but her opportunistic opponent doesn’t let up, transitioning to the mat with her using a Headlock Takedown! Cartwright continues with her struggle to escape, eventually lifting her legs and trapping THORA with a Headscissors that brings her shoulders to the mat!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by THORA! The two get back to her feet in unison again, with the grappling continuing from there! This time Cartwright gets the advantage, wrenching the arm of THORA before collapsing her to the mat with a Fujiwara Armbar! THORA is trouble now as Cartwright begins to add more and more pressure to the right arm! But eventually, Cartwright releases a bit of the pressure, giving THORA an opening to roll forward and break away from the hold! She gets back to her feet, followed up immediately by Cartwright! The two lunge at one another now, with THORA dropping low and catching Cartwright with Schoolboy Roll Up!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Cartwright! She pops immediately to her feet, attempting to catch a kneeling THORA with a Roundhouse Kick to the side of the head! But THORA ducks underneath, turning Cartwright all the way around and grabbing her right hand! She tugs the arm back, causing Cartwright to flip into a seated position on the mat, before coming in with a Chinlock! Cartwright is in trouble now as the ropes are nowhere in sight! She starts to shift all the momentum up, causing both Cartwright and THORA to become standing, before getting both heads around THORA’s head and dropping down with an Inverted Jawbreaker! The impact of the move sends THORA staggering into the corner, and Cartwright capitalizes, running into the corner and catching her with a Body Splash! THORA slumps down into a seated position in the corner, prompting Cartwright to place her boot right over her trachea and press down slowly and subtly! THORA is struggling to breathe now as the official chastises Cartwright for these immoral actions! He starts his five count, only motivating Cartwright to press down even harder with the limited time she has left! She eventually relieves THORA of the choke at the count of four, leaving her to slump even further into the mat as the referee backs her away!

The referee checks on THORA, ensuring if she’s still able to compete in this match! Her response is positive, however that doesn’t stop Cartwright from slipping out of the ring under bottom rope and grabbing THORA by the legs! She wraps them around the ring post, putting her into a Figure Four Leglock! The referee is irate at the lengths Cartwright is willing to go to win this match and gives her the same five count. She again only let’s go at the four count, flipping back into perfect position at ringside before taunting the crowd as Donatello fans her! She goes back into the ring to see THORA reeling on the mat! But this turns out to be a trap, as The Lightning Thief traps Cartwright with an Inside Cradle as she approaches!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Cartwright, but THORA stays persistent! She grabs the arm of Cartwright before she can attempt to get up, before dragging her onto her stomach and laying a knee on her back! She pulls the arm up into the air, further grinding Cartwright’s shoulder blades into the tip of her knee cap! From there she proceeds to bend Cartwright’s fingers back to their absolute limit with Cartwright squealing through every stretch and pull that THORA is putting her through! Eventually, THORA relieves the hold, pulling Cartwright to her feet and pulling her in for a DDT! THORA with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Cartwright! THORA is spent now, but still standing! She waits for Cartwright to get up, before going for Point Break! But Cartwright sidesteps her, before hitting her with a Backstabber! She steps near the ropes, waiting as THORA reaches her feet, before bouncing off with a Springboard Roundhouse Kick! But THORA ducks underneath the swinging leg, catching her in a Wheelbarrow position before raising her up and dropping her onto her feet! For just a few short seconds, Cartwright thinks she’s safe! But this was all done in order for THORA to bring her down to the mat and cinch in CROWN OF SPARKS!! She has the Rings of Saturn locked in, causing Cartwright great enough for her to scream out! This gives THORA the opportunity she needs to lock in the Mandible Claw! Cartwright is in the worst pain possible now as the referee continuously asks if she’s ready to give up! She shakes her head no, before making one last ditch effort to escape...

BITING DOWN ON THORA’S HAND!!

She locks her jaw down on The Queen of Thunder’s fingers, causing her to go into an immediate panic! She releases the hold, getting her hand away from Cartwright’s mouth! She kneels on the mat, looking down on the damage that Cartwright just inflicted on her with that DEFINITELY illegal move! She hardly has time to see the effects however, with Cartwright catching her with a CURBSTOMP!! She goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THR-

Kick out by THORA!! Cartwright is in a panic now, not knowing what it’s gonna take to put THORA away! She gets her up to her feet, putting her in position for the Final Take! But THORA reverses it, twisting all the way around before getting her in position and dropping her with SHOCK THERAPY!! PUMPHANDLE STO GETS HER!! THORA with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…”The Mighty”! THORA!

Tripp Bennett: What! A! Match! After a performance like that, THORA has truly earned her spot as the final competitor in next week’s War Games Match!

Alivia Takasoto: This whole match from bell to bell whipped me around like rabbit in a dog's teeth! What an outstanding performance by these two and what a win by THORA!!

THORA kneels down beside a fallen Brooke Cartwright, slowly rising to her feet as the referee raises her hand! She stands on the ropes, gesturing to the crowd with a visible pain to her as we fade to black.

WINNER: THORA (VIA PINFALL)