Post by Intern on Dec 11, 2021 1:13:26 GMT
We cut into a sold out Cross Insurance Center and huge pyro set, as the fans are ranting and raving for a brand new episode of Fusion! The Fusion-faithful have gone even longer than those for the red show for another dose of Friday Night action, and they’re ready to put all their energy into this one!
Tripp Bennett: After three weeks on the shelf, baby we’re back! Welcome to the return of 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 colleague, Alivia Takasoto!
Alivia Takasoto: It feels so good to be back in this booth, next to you and around all of these Fusion fans! We certainly have a great night ahead of us here, as we have two #1 Contender Matches, as well as the World Tag Team Championship Main Event!
Tripp Bennett: Certainly a lot of ground to cover here! Let’s get things underway!
We see none other than Zoey Styles in her dressing room just finishing up throwing some punches at the air and some stretching before sitting down in a chair. She then pulls her phone out smiling a little as she looks a little more at her phone and then back up.
Zoey Styles: Hello Zion Wrestling. Can you feel it? I know I can, for it’s that big fight feeling and man am I ever psyched. My second match here in Zion and my first on Fusion. But, I am going to do a little something special here before my match and that's to read a few questions from twitter that were sent to me earlier today.
Zoey first reaches down grabbing a bottle of water that was sitting on the floor and takes a good long drink before placing the cap back on and placing the bottle back on the floor.
Zoey Styles: First up we have Lacy Q from twitter and she asked well lets put the graphic up on the screen come on Zion team work with your girl.
Lacy Q: Zoey I am a huge fan thanks for reading this and hopefully answering my question. So here goes… How do you feel about being in the shadows of your two brothers Jesse and Chris Styles?
Zoey shakes her head a bit and takes a moment before answering.
Zoey Styles: Lacy Q thanks for that uh question… Now as for how I feel about being in the shadows because of my two brothers who I both love, mind you. Well Jesse was the first born and thus so far most successful then there is Chris who has been in the shadow of him for many years. As for me, the youngest and only sister, I do not feel like I’m in any shadow. You see I am a woman in case you hadn’t noticed and they are men. So it’s kind of different as I have the chance to trail blaze a tradition in the Styles name as a woman so yeah thanks for the question.
Zoey scrolls through her phone once again until finally stopping and nodding.
Dan R: Zoey are you sure you can actually wrestle or is this some media stint?
Zoey Styles: Ok, Dan R if that is your real name… I am 100 percent positive that I can wrestle in fact I already have once here in Zion and tonight I will prove it out in that damned ring yet again. You see, from a very young age I was trained in karate and many other forms of mixed martial arts. I could go on and on about my past accomplishments outside this ring which also include mat wrestling but there is no need because I knew when I decided to leave the mixed martial arts world and enter the family business that I would have to prove myself time and time again. But, that’s fine. I will gladly beat people up time and time again to prove my point. Now what exactly is that point well it’s the point that Zoey Styles will be the next Styles to continue a legacy of winning and just leaving fans breathless.
Zoey scrolls through her phone once again looking past a few tweets that seemed to annoy her a bit then she stops and once again presses on it waiting on the Zion team to pop it up so everyone at home can see.
Lillyfan00: Hi, Zoey you seem like a nice person and all but honestly I believe Lilly Lopez is going to beat you and continue to look impressive. As for you, well I think you will just live off your brothers names in this business and not really be that successful sorry just speaking what I feel are facts.
Zoey rolled her eyes then placed the phone down and stood up. She looked a little worked up now due to what that person had to say.
Zoey Styles: Lillyfan00 It’s nice that you support my opponent Lilly Lopez it really is… But, to say that I am just going to live on my brother's names is a bunch of bs! Outside this ring I have trained my ass off and worked twice as hard as Lilly Lopez ever had to work. Do you know why that is? It’s because of what family I am in. Should I apologize for growing up in a family that was successful in this business? Hell no. So let me speak clearly to one Lilly Lopez…. Lilly here tonight you and I step inside that ring and girl sadly I am going to have to beat you up. It’s nothing against you, it's just how things must be. Sometimes in life a statement must be made and tonight my dear Lilly you are my statement. I realize you are good in that ring and you are also climbing up the ranks here in Zion after Wargames but tonight your climb gets put on hold. Because, you are about to step into the ring with BFZ which stands for Big Fight Zoey. Every match I am apart is a big fight and every big fight is good for me because it motivates me and brings out that kill or be killed instinct from me. So, honestly Lilly I like you but tonight you get rocked!
With those final words Zoey picks up her bag that was on the floor and walks out of the cameras view.
Lily Lopez was shown arriving to the Cross Insurance Center and greeting the fans outside the doors. After signing a few autographs, the rookie and newest signee to Fusion enters the venue where she stops for the camera.
Lily Lopez: I've heard a lot about my performance at War Games. How I went from being someone that no one took seriously, to being one of the most popular wrestlers in the company, and to be completely honest with you it still feels surreal. To stand here in front of you, a full time contracted wrestler now? It's truly a dream come to life. And while I'm flattered about the reaction to my War Games performance, I know there's still a ton of work to be done.
Tonight I'm wrestling Zoey Styles, and she's already someone that I feel like I have a bond with. She's been nothing but cordial and respectful to me on social media in a day and age where social media usually brings out the exact opposite.
We have similar goals, we both want to impress here on Fusion. We both want to open the show and send everyone home talking about us, and most importantly we both want to win. I know I'm going to do my part to deliver on all three of those goals, and I expect nothing less from Zoey.
One more thing before I get ready, if anyone wants a free autograph after the show I will be staying after to sign any and every piece of merchandise. Security is already in the loop, so stick around after and meet me in the ring. Let's have some fun! Now, I really need to get ready because my match is first tonight! I love you guys!
Lily sticks her tongue out and throws up a peace sign before heading down the hallway, towards her dressing room to prepare for her opening match!
Match #1: Zoey Styles vs Lily Lopez
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 Chicago, Illinois…weighing in at 136 lbs…Zoey! Styles!
Tripp Bennett: Lily Lopez is making her debut here as a full-time member of the Fusion Roster!
Alivia Takasoto: Can you blame Kai Morgan for placing a contract in front of her after the effort she put in at War Games? Girl can GO! With a G-O! I’m excited to see what she does here tonight!
Lily hops in place with confidence after the bell and Zoey approaches with a smirk. The circle for a moment and lock up. Zoey uses her submission prowess to shuffle through standing locks and control Lily. After a bevy of clever transitions, Lily finally transitions to a wrist lock behind Zoey and then leaps and pulls Zoey backward onto her knees for a double knee backbreaker! Zoey stumbles across the ground with surprise and Lily drops an elbow on her back!
Lopez stands to a raucous reaction from the crowd and she can’t help but smile. Zoey goes up to a knee and stares daggers through Lily. Lopez pulls her in for a DDT, but Styles spins out of it and hits a belly-to-belly suplex! Lily stumbles back up to her feet and Zoey drives her to the mat with a short arm clothesline! Zoey follows her to the ground and drives elbows into Lily’s face! Lopez covers up as the officials steps in.
Zoey stops her assault for a moment and backs away, only to come right back and pull Lily to her feet. She goes for another elbow that staggers Lily and then she runs the ropes and hits a famouser! She rolls over on to Lily and hooks the leg!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Lopez kicks out of the pin! Zoey rolls her over and locks in a modified camel clutch! Lily grasps at the hands and tries to pry them apart. Lily pushes herself up to her knees and rolls backward to break the hold! Zoey stands up and Lily is there for a step-up enziguri! Styles falls to a knee and then pushes herself back up as Lily hits a hurricanrana! Lily scrambles across the ground for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Styles kicks out and has a look of shock on her face as she rolls away to the ropes. Lopez wastes no time chasing her and Zoey trips her into the ropes. Zoey gets up and puts a knee into the back of Lily and chokes her against the middle rope. The referee counts to 4 and Styles lets off and paces the ring back and forth. She keeps her eyes on Lily as she gets up. Lopez pulls herself to her feet and kicks at Zoey as she approaches, Styles grabs the leg and pulls her in for a neckbreaker!
Zoey stares over Lily with a smile on her face as she drops to her knees in front of her. Lily stirs and starts to get back up as Zoey launches a STYLES KICK! Lily dodges the superkick! She grabs Zoey and rolls her into a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Zoey kicks out and both fighters roll away and to their feet. Now they sprint toward each other! SUPER WOMAN PUNCH! Zoey nails Lily and she drops to the mat in a heap!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
NO! LILY KICKS OUT! Zoey can’t believe it! She slaps at the mat and then stands and stares down at Lily. Styles stomps at Lily a few times and then pulls her up to her feet before rolling them back down by Lily’s arm and locking in the arm bar! Lily’s eyes are wide as she reaches for the ropes! She turns herself and throws a few forearms at Zoey’s arm, but Zoey returns with a kick to the head that stuns Lily! The official checks on Lopez as she reaches for the ropes!
Lily manages to get some traction with her hand on the mat and nears the ropes! Zoey delivers a number of stiff kicks from that position and then lets the hold go! She stands up and starts raining down forearms and elbows on Lily. Lopez looks out of it as Zoey pulls her to her feet. Styles whips her to the ropes! Flying forearm from Lily! Styles hurries to her feet and takes another flying forearm from Lily! Styles stumbles back to her feet in time for a spinning heel kick!
The crowd roars as Lily pulls Styles up and cradles her head. She runs to the ropes and leaps off with a tornado DDT! Lily crawls over and pins Zoey!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
Zoey kicks out. Styles collects herself on the mat as Lily goes up top. Lopez looks over Zoey as the crowd comes alive. LILY PAD SPLASH! A SHOOTING STAR PRESS! BUT ZOEY GOT HER KNEES UP! Lily bounces away and grasps at her midsection as she stands up. SEEING STARS! JUDAS EFFECT! LILY IS OUT! Zoey with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Zoey! Styles!
Tripp Bennett: Big win by Zoey Styles tonight! But we can’t discount the efforts of Lily Lopez!
Alivia Takasoto: Lopez gave it her all, but in the end Styles pushed herself a little bit more. No shame from either of these competitors!
Styles celebrates as we fade out!
WINNER: ZOEY STYLES (VIA PINFALL)
Backstage at the Cross Insurance Center, Zara Ivory and her cousin/manager, Marley Divata, were walking the halls with grins on their faces. Zara was already in her ring gear, having gotten ready almost as soon as she had gotten to the arena a little earlier in the evening, and she seemed to be pumped up as she waited for her match against Ozzy Stoll. If she was being honest, which she would be, the green-haired woman hadn’t done the proper research into the man she was facing, something that she should have done, not that her cousin knew that…yet at least.
Marley Divata: Did you prepare for tonight?
Zara Ivory: Sort of…
Marley stopped dead in her tracks and looked at Zara with a raised eyebrow. The blue-haired beauty crossed her arms over her ample chest and just stared at her cousin. Zara rolled her eyes at her cousin’s drama act and stopped walking as well, turning towards her cousin with a quick heel turn. The two looked at each other for a few moments, the silence between them seeming completely out of place in the hustle and bustle of the backstage area.
Marley Divata:What do you mean sort of? I gave you the stuff to look at since the match was announced. You’ve got to prove yourself…this is your 2nd match with Fusion, and it’s a title contenders match. Obviously, Kai Morgan saw something in your performance from your 1st match to put you in the match tonight, but that can easily change when it comes down to it if you’re not prepared properly. What? Were you too busy with your dates with Marcus? I mean I’m all about having fun, but not when it gets in the way of your job performance.
Zara rolled her eyes and crossed her own arms as she listened to her cousin. The Virginian blushed a little when her dates with Marcus were mentioned then cleared her throat after a second. When her cousin mentioned job performance being affected, the woman raised an eyebrow and tried not to laugh in her cousin’s face.
Zara Ivory: Mar, honey, I love you, but you’re the last person to talk about fun getting in the way of jobs. There’s a reason you work with family only, after all. As far as the sort of, I went to the gym but didn’t watch the videos of Ozzy…and no, my dates with Marcus didn’t have anything to do with it. Just because I didn’t watch the videos doesn’t mean I’m not prepared though…I know better than to underestimate anyone I meet in the ring, and I’m definitely not going to take the opportunity lightly.
Marley Divata: You better not…I know your brothers taught you better than to ever underestimate anyone you face in any kind of ring as well as to never overestimate yourself. You get a big head, you start making mistakes, and that’s not a luxury you have in a new company. And I work with family because family won’t screw you over like others will, not because I like having a lot of fun. Now then…I guess being physically prepared is better than not being prepared at all. I’ve watched some things though, and Ozzy is definitely someone you don’t want to take lightly. He’s had some great matches and amazing wins to go with those matches.
Zara nodded as she listened to her cousin. She knew that even if she hadn’t watched the videos that her cousin would have, and that was something that the green-haired beauty was extremely thankful for in her cousin. Marley would always make sure to be prepared as much as she could be in order to properly advise her cousin and to be able to talk proper strategy. The two women continued walking down the halls, the conversation continuing between them.
Marley Divata: Look…I’m sure Marcus has said it to you already, but just be careful in this match. And of course, make sure to kick Ozzy’s ass…you’ve worked hard to go from the indies to where you are now. If anyone deserves a title opportunity, and obviously a title, it’s definitely you. But to get that gold, you have to get through tonight first, and it’s not going to be an easy fight by any means.
Zara Ivory: He has plus you know I will. It’s like you said…I’ve worked hard to get here today, and I’m not going to squander this opportunity. Ozzy Stoll won’t know what hit him when our match gets started tonight. Everyone got a taste of what I can do, and now it’s time to really show them what I’m capable of.
Marley nodded in her cousin’s direction as the pair fell silent. They continued roaming around the halls, waiting until it was time for Zara to head to the guerilla position. Of course, the two couldn’t exactly stay silent, it wasn’t in their DNA really, so every so often they would start talking about something random or about the match again, going over a few ideas that Marley had for Zara.
Match #2: Scott Dunn vs Helena Handbasket
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson: Introducing first…from Boston Massachusetts…weighing in at 130 lbs…Helena! Handbasket!
And her opponent…from Manchester, England…weighing in at 255 lbs…”Savage”! Scott! Dunn!
Tripp Bennett: Scott Dunn has seemingly had problems with Helena Handbasket ever since she’s stepped foot in Zion Wrestling’s Blue Brand! Do you think that those feelings have simmered with time!
Alivia Takasoto: Absolutely not Tripp! I think Dunn’s been ready and hungry for an opportunity like this to unleash on someone like Helena Handbasket!
Handbasket makes a mad dash for Dunn, initially catching him off guard with a Dropkick that sends him into his corner! She sees the advantage she has over Dunn, looking to capitalize with a few chops across the chest of the giant man! These fail to resonate with Dunn, leading him to catch one final chop of Handbasket’s in order to pull her into the corner in his place! He unleashes with a Stiff Chop of his own, nearly shaking the rafters with the sound it makes across the arena and causing the fans to cry out in near disgust! He then transitions, sinking Handbasket into the corner further with a few Shoulder Thrusts, before attempting to throw her out with a Biel! Handbasket is able to avoid a harsh landing, rotating in order to hit the mat feet first before jumping onto the second rope in the opposite corner! She launches off, hitting Dunn with a Springboard Moonsault! Handbasket with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Dunn! Handbasket immediately pops back to her feet, jumping up for a Standing Moonsault! But Dunn gets the knees up, blocking the shot entirely! Handbasket falters on the mat, completely out of breath as Dunn begins to rise over her! He gets his arms around her waist as she begins to rise to her hands and knees, before lifting her up and slamming her right back down to the mat with a Powerbomb! He gets her right back to her feet, getting her in position and slamming her head first to the mat with Piledriver! Handbasket is now lying face up on the mat, with Dunn looming directly over her! He gets her in position on the ground, before seamlessly lifting Handbasket up from the mat in one swift motion for a Vertical Suplex! He stalls for a bit, allowing all the blood to flow to her head! He eventually brings her down to the mat with it, hitting the mat with a thud before floating over for a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Handbasket! Dunn attempts to get right back into the swing of things, lifting Handbasket off the ground once again with a Vertical Suplex! But this time, Handbasket reverses, slipping down Dunn’s back and going for a Sunset Flip Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Dunn, who rolls to his feet! He attempts to go for a still seated Handbasket, but she has it scouted, kicking him in the shins and sending him face first into the canvas! She immediately jumps up, nailing him with a Knee Drop straight into his back! She gets to her feet, hitting the ropes and landing a Baseball Slide straight to Dunn’s head that sends him staggering up and clutching his face in recoil! Handbasket is on a roll now, with Dunn only just getting a peek through his fingers of Handbasket’s foot coming at him with a Superkick! He staggers into the corner once again, with Handbasket capping off her attack with the CHAOS BOX!! RUNNING CORNER KNEE CONNECTS!! Handbasket with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-
Kick out by Dunn! Handbasket seems confident however, taking to the corner and readying herself to hit Screw U! She waits for Dunn to get up, before going for the Spinning Knee! But Dunn dodges, catching her from behind in a Ripcord Position and driving her into the mat with EAT THE MEAT!! RIPCORD LARIAT TURNS HER INSIDE OUT!! He immediately gets Handbasket to her feet, before getting her in position and driving her into the mat with OVER AND DUNN!! PACKAGE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS!! Dunn with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…”Savage”! Scott! Dunn!
Tripp Bennett: After a good effort by Helena Handbasket, Scott Dunn picks up the win here!
Alivia Takasoto: Handbasket did her best, but there was no turning down Dunn tonight! What a victory!
Dunn stands with his hand raised over Handbasket as we fade out!
WINNER: SCOTT DUNN (VIA PINFALL)
Backstage, we see Daria Dorsey at the bar of the Yellow Rose Saloon, stewing a bit at the feeling of not quite conquering Salem Cartier in a satisfying way. She was drinking a Green Apple Gatorade, cooling down from some gym therapy, as Jane Adler approached her from behind the bar with another in hand.
Jane Adler
"You're still ticked off from that fight with Salem, huh?"
Daria Dorsey
"Can you blame me? I wanted to beat her on my own, without a shadow of a doubt. But... it doesn't feel right. The record books say I won, but, it doesn't feel right saying it... you know?"
Jane Adler
“I get it, Shug, it makes sense. You've always gotta prove the pretty face is just a plus. You never was a good loser, anyway.”
Sadie Cassidy
“But we know, they know, how good you are. You just gotta saddle up, sweetie.”
Daria nodded a bit at them, and smiled at their response.
Daria Dorsey
"Thanks... I know we hadn't always seen eye to eye, but, I'm glad to see you both again."
Daria said, as she brought up their rivalry back in WWR, whilst Sadie commented first.
Sadie Cassidy
"Don't mention it, and we knew you had a decent side to you after all!"
She said, playfully punching at her bicep, as Jane would chime in about their match.
Jane Adler
"Though, this is last call, Ms. Chance. Tonight's our big moment."
Sadie Cassidy
"That's right! It's our time to step up and beat Code Black back to the Hot Topic they both crawled out of!"
Jane Adler
"Right? The nerve of those two. All the work we've done to bring glory back to tag wrestling, making a name for ourselves, and putting a positive spotlight for women in the sport... then these two roll in, disrespecting us like we're some spring chickens! They've got another thing coming, thinking we're gonna lie down for them."
Daria would join the two, as they were closing things down, and offered her support, hoping they would do alright.
Daria Dorsey
"Hey, good luck out there. It'll be tough, but, I know you two can handle yourselves."
Jane Adler
"Absolutely! And if God's willing, and the creek don't dry, we'll all be holding gold soon."
The much taller redhead said, knocking on Daria's case, as Sadie would smack Daria on the ass, referencing her time in the LFL.
Sadie Cassidy
"Now, get outta here, champ! We got things to take care of."
She says, while Daria exited the saloon through it's doors, as we fade out.
Match #3: Zara Ivory vs Ozzy Stoll
Viral Championship #1 Contenders Match
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson:...and is a Viral Championship #1 Contenders Match!
Introducing first…from Madison, Wisconsin…weighing in at 141 lbs…Ozzy! Stoll!
And his opponent…from Richmond, Virginia…weighing in at 131 lbs…Zara! Ivory!
Tripp Bennett: We’re back now as it seems we have yet another opportunity for the Viral Championship on the line here!
Alivia Takasoto: You know that after all the close calls that Jordan Majors has had with letting the Viral Championship out of grasp that she is definitely going to be studying her potential challenger here tonight! Let’s see who comes out with the shot!
As soon as the bell rings, Ozzy approaches Zara and starts talking. Zara shakes her head and then rolls her eyes. Ozzy tries to catch her off guard with a lariat, but Zara turns and kicks him and stops him in his tracks. She spins around with a roundhouse kick and Ozzy stumbles into the corner. Zara runs into the corner and Ozzy ducks down. Zara leaps over him to the second rope and then backward with a back elbow and the both go crashing to the mat!
The crowd cheers the hot start as Zara collects herself and gets up first. She grabs Ozzy and he drives a forearm into her midsection. Zara stumbles backward and and Ozzy lands a dropkick. Zara falls down and then quickly gets up as Ozzy grabs her and executes a tornado DDT! Ozzy goes for the pin!
ONE…!
Zara kicks out almost immediately! Ozzy shows surprise as he stands up and pulls her to her feet. He picks her up for a suplex and moves backward to the ropes. Zara lands behind him on the apron and punches him as he turns around. Zara grabs the ropes for a slingshot spear, but Ozzy lifts a knee and she crumples from the middle rope to the apron and falls down to the outside.
Ozzy looks at the crowd as they get an idea what’s going through his mind. He jumps in place as Zara starts to stand and runs to the ropes and then heads for the other side. He goes for a sucide dive! Zara simply walks out of the way! Ozzy slams into the barricade head first! Zara slides into the ropes and keeps an eyes on Ozzy as he stirs. She runs the ropes and dives through with a sucide dive that takes Ozzy out! She rolls to her feet and screams!
“THAT’S HOW YOU DO IT!”
She gets a mixed reaction from the crowd and grins as she grabs him and pulls him to the apron. Ozzy spins under the bottom rope. Zara climbs to the apron and then executes a springboard elbow drop! She hooks the legs and counts with the official!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Ozzy kicks out! Zara sits up and shoves Ozzy away for a moment. She reaches down and pulls him up by the hair. She suddenly jumps away holding her forearm! Ozzy bit her! She reaches with the other arm and he drives a thumb into her eye. Zara holds her hands to her eyes as Ozzy hits a lariat!
He pulls her to her feet and kicks her in the gut before landing a jumping neckbreaker! Stoll runs to the ropes and waits for his opponent to stand and slingshots forward for a DDT! Ozzy drops for a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Zara kicks out! Stoll sees the chance for momentum and runs to the corner. Zara is still trying to recover from the thumb to the eye as Ozzy dives off back first! OTTER POP! THE COFFIN DROP! But nothing’s home! Ozzy crashes back first into the mat as Zara recovers at the last second. Ozzy holds his back as he stands up and Zara flies in for TEAM OF MISFITS! THE SPEAR! It turned Ozzy inside out! Stoll is laid out on the mat as Zara shakes her head!
Zara pulls herself up by the ropes and heads for the corner. She climbs to the top as the crowd stirs. Ozzy gets to his hands and knees and then up his feet. Zara screams out and Ozzy looks up as she flies off the top rope! OBLITERATION! A DIVING CORKSCREW STUNNER! Stoll flips away at the stunner and lands near the opposite corner! Zara rushes over and pulls him away for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Zara! Ivory!
Tripp Bennett: Zara does it! Zara moves on to face Jordan Majors for the Viral Title!
Alivia Takasoto: And in only her second match too! This girl is on the rise fast!
Zara celebrates as we go to commercial!
WINNER: ZARA IVORY (VIA PINFALL)
Tripp Bennett: After three weeks on the shelf, baby we’re back! Welcome to the return of 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 colleague, Alivia Takasoto!
Alivia Takasoto: It feels so good to be back in this booth, next to you and around all of these Fusion fans! We certainly have a great night ahead of us here, as we have two #1 Contender Matches, as well as the World Tag Team Championship Main Event!
Tripp Bennett: Certainly a lot of ground to cover here! Let’s get things underway!
We see none other than Zoey Styles in her dressing room just finishing up throwing some punches at the air and some stretching before sitting down in a chair. She then pulls her phone out smiling a little as she looks a little more at her phone and then back up.
Zoey Styles: Hello Zion Wrestling. Can you feel it? I know I can, for it’s that big fight feeling and man am I ever psyched. My second match here in Zion and my first on Fusion. But, I am going to do a little something special here before my match and that's to read a few questions from twitter that were sent to me earlier today.
Zoey first reaches down grabbing a bottle of water that was sitting on the floor and takes a good long drink before placing the cap back on and placing the bottle back on the floor.
Zoey Styles: First up we have Lacy Q from twitter and she asked well lets put the graphic up on the screen come on Zion team work with your girl.
Lacy Q: Zoey I am a huge fan thanks for reading this and hopefully answering my question. So here goes… How do you feel about being in the shadows of your two brothers Jesse and Chris Styles?
Zoey shakes her head a bit and takes a moment before answering.
Zoey Styles: Lacy Q thanks for that uh question… Now as for how I feel about being in the shadows because of my two brothers who I both love, mind you. Well Jesse was the first born and thus so far most successful then there is Chris who has been in the shadow of him for many years. As for me, the youngest and only sister, I do not feel like I’m in any shadow. You see I am a woman in case you hadn’t noticed and they are men. So it’s kind of different as I have the chance to trail blaze a tradition in the Styles name as a woman so yeah thanks for the question.
Zoey scrolls through her phone once again until finally stopping and nodding.
Dan R: Zoey are you sure you can actually wrestle or is this some media stint?
Zoey Styles: Ok, Dan R if that is your real name… I am 100 percent positive that I can wrestle in fact I already have once here in Zion and tonight I will prove it out in that damned ring yet again. You see, from a very young age I was trained in karate and many other forms of mixed martial arts. I could go on and on about my past accomplishments outside this ring which also include mat wrestling but there is no need because I knew when I decided to leave the mixed martial arts world and enter the family business that I would have to prove myself time and time again. But, that’s fine. I will gladly beat people up time and time again to prove my point. Now what exactly is that point well it’s the point that Zoey Styles will be the next Styles to continue a legacy of winning and just leaving fans breathless.
Zoey scrolls through her phone once again looking past a few tweets that seemed to annoy her a bit then she stops and once again presses on it waiting on the Zion team to pop it up so everyone at home can see.
Lillyfan00: Hi, Zoey you seem like a nice person and all but honestly I believe Lilly Lopez is going to beat you and continue to look impressive. As for you, well I think you will just live off your brothers names in this business and not really be that successful sorry just speaking what I feel are facts.
Zoey rolled her eyes then placed the phone down and stood up. She looked a little worked up now due to what that person had to say.
Zoey Styles: Lillyfan00 It’s nice that you support my opponent Lilly Lopez it really is… But, to say that I am just going to live on my brother's names is a bunch of bs! Outside this ring I have trained my ass off and worked twice as hard as Lilly Lopez ever had to work. Do you know why that is? It’s because of what family I am in. Should I apologize for growing up in a family that was successful in this business? Hell no. So let me speak clearly to one Lilly Lopez…. Lilly here tonight you and I step inside that ring and girl sadly I am going to have to beat you up. It’s nothing against you, it's just how things must be. Sometimes in life a statement must be made and tonight my dear Lilly you are my statement. I realize you are good in that ring and you are also climbing up the ranks here in Zion after Wargames but tonight your climb gets put on hold. Because, you are about to step into the ring with BFZ which stands for Big Fight Zoey. Every match I am apart is a big fight and every big fight is good for me because it motivates me and brings out that kill or be killed instinct from me. So, honestly Lilly I like you but tonight you get rocked!
With those final words Zoey picks up her bag that was on the floor and walks out of the cameras view.
Lily Lopez was shown arriving to the Cross Insurance Center and greeting the fans outside the doors. After signing a few autographs, the rookie and newest signee to Fusion enters the venue where she stops for the camera.
Lily Lopez: I've heard a lot about my performance at War Games. How I went from being someone that no one took seriously, to being one of the most popular wrestlers in the company, and to be completely honest with you it still feels surreal. To stand here in front of you, a full time contracted wrestler now? It's truly a dream come to life. And while I'm flattered about the reaction to my War Games performance, I know there's still a ton of work to be done.
Tonight I'm wrestling Zoey Styles, and she's already someone that I feel like I have a bond with. She's been nothing but cordial and respectful to me on social media in a day and age where social media usually brings out the exact opposite.
We have similar goals, we both want to impress here on Fusion. We both want to open the show and send everyone home talking about us, and most importantly we both want to win. I know I'm going to do my part to deliver on all three of those goals, and I expect nothing less from Zoey.
One more thing before I get ready, if anyone wants a free autograph after the show I will be staying after to sign any and every piece of merchandise. Security is already in the loop, so stick around after and meet me in the ring. Let's have some fun! Now, I really need to get ready because my match is first tonight! I love you guys!
Lily sticks her tongue out and throws up a peace sign before heading down the hallway, towards her dressing room to prepare for her opening match!
Match #1: Zoey Styles vs Lily Lopez
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 Chicago, Illinois…weighing in at 136 lbs…Zoey! Styles!
Tripp Bennett: Lily Lopez is making her debut here as a full-time member of the Fusion Roster!
Alivia Takasoto: Can you blame Kai Morgan for placing a contract in front of her after the effort she put in at War Games? Girl can GO! With a G-O! I’m excited to see what she does here tonight!
Lily hops in place with confidence after the bell and Zoey approaches with a smirk. The circle for a moment and lock up. Zoey uses her submission prowess to shuffle through standing locks and control Lily. After a bevy of clever transitions, Lily finally transitions to a wrist lock behind Zoey and then leaps and pulls Zoey backward onto her knees for a double knee backbreaker! Zoey stumbles across the ground with surprise and Lily drops an elbow on her back!
Lopez stands to a raucous reaction from the crowd and she can’t help but smile. Zoey goes up to a knee and stares daggers through Lily. Lopez pulls her in for a DDT, but Styles spins out of it and hits a belly-to-belly suplex! Lily stumbles back up to her feet and Zoey drives her to the mat with a short arm clothesline! Zoey follows her to the ground and drives elbows into Lily’s face! Lopez covers up as the officials steps in.
Zoey stops her assault for a moment and backs away, only to come right back and pull Lily to her feet. She goes for another elbow that staggers Lily and then she runs the ropes and hits a famouser! She rolls over on to Lily and hooks the leg!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Lopez kicks out of the pin! Zoey rolls her over and locks in a modified camel clutch! Lily grasps at the hands and tries to pry them apart. Lily pushes herself up to her knees and rolls backward to break the hold! Zoey stands up and Lily is there for a step-up enziguri! Styles falls to a knee and then pushes herself back up as Lily hits a hurricanrana! Lily scrambles across the ground for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Styles kicks out and has a look of shock on her face as she rolls away to the ropes. Lopez wastes no time chasing her and Zoey trips her into the ropes. Zoey gets up and puts a knee into the back of Lily and chokes her against the middle rope. The referee counts to 4 and Styles lets off and paces the ring back and forth. She keeps her eyes on Lily as she gets up. Lopez pulls herself to her feet and kicks at Zoey as she approaches, Styles grabs the leg and pulls her in for a neckbreaker!
Zoey stares over Lily with a smile on her face as she drops to her knees in front of her. Lily stirs and starts to get back up as Zoey launches a STYLES KICK! Lily dodges the superkick! She grabs Zoey and rolls her into a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Zoey kicks out and both fighters roll away and to their feet. Now they sprint toward each other! SUPER WOMAN PUNCH! Zoey nails Lily and she drops to the mat in a heap!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
NO! LILY KICKS OUT! Zoey can’t believe it! She slaps at the mat and then stands and stares down at Lily. Styles stomps at Lily a few times and then pulls her up to her feet before rolling them back down by Lily’s arm and locking in the arm bar! Lily’s eyes are wide as she reaches for the ropes! She turns herself and throws a few forearms at Zoey’s arm, but Zoey returns with a kick to the head that stuns Lily! The official checks on Lopez as she reaches for the ropes!
Lily manages to get some traction with her hand on the mat and nears the ropes! Zoey delivers a number of stiff kicks from that position and then lets the hold go! She stands up and starts raining down forearms and elbows on Lily. Lopez looks out of it as Zoey pulls her to her feet. Styles whips her to the ropes! Flying forearm from Lily! Styles hurries to her feet and takes another flying forearm from Lily! Styles stumbles back to her feet in time for a spinning heel kick!
The crowd roars as Lily pulls Styles up and cradles her head. She runs to the ropes and leaps off with a tornado DDT! Lily crawls over and pins Zoey!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
Zoey kicks out. Styles collects herself on the mat as Lily goes up top. Lopez looks over Zoey as the crowd comes alive. LILY PAD SPLASH! A SHOOTING STAR PRESS! BUT ZOEY GOT HER KNEES UP! Lily bounces away and grasps at her midsection as she stands up. SEEING STARS! JUDAS EFFECT! LILY IS OUT! Zoey with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Zoey! Styles!
Tripp Bennett: Big win by Zoey Styles tonight! But we can’t discount the efforts of Lily Lopez!
Alivia Takasoto: Lopez gave it her all, but in the end Styles pushed herself a little bit more. No shame from either of these competitors!
Styles celebrates as we fade out!
WINNER: ZOEY STYLES (VIA PINFALL)
Backstage at the Cross Insurance Center, Zara Ivory and her cousin/manager, Marley Divata, were walking the halls with grins on their faces. Zara was already in her ring gear, having gotten ready almost as soon as she had gotten to the arena a little earlier in the evening, and she seemed to be pumped up as she waited for her match against Ozzy Stoll. If she was being honest, which she would be, the green-haired woman hadn’t done the proper research into the man she was facing, something that she should have done, not that her cousin knew that…yet at least.
Marley Divata: Did you prepare for tonight?
Zara Ivory: Sort of…
Marley stopped dead in her tracks and looked at Zara with a raised eyebrow. The blue-haired beauty crossed her arms over her ample chest and just stared at her cousin. Zara rolled her eyes at her cousin’s drama act and stopped walking as well, turning towards her cousin with a quick heel turn. The two looked at each other for a few moments, the silence between them seeming completely out of place in the hustle and bustle of the backstage area.
Marley Divata:What do you mean sort of? I gave you the stuff to look at since the match was announced. You’ve got to prove yourself…this is your 2nd match with Fusion, and it’s a title contenders match. Obviously, Kai Morgan saw something in your performance from your 1st match to put you in the match tonight, but that can easily change when it comes down to it if you’re not prepared properly. What? Were you too busy with your dates with Marcus? I mean I’m all about having fun, but not when it gets in the way of your job performance.
Zara rolled her eyes and crossed her own arms as she listened to her cousin. The Virginian blushed a little when her dates with Marcus were mentioned then cleared her throat after a second. When her cousin mentioned job performance being affected, the woman raised an eyebrow and tried not to laugh in her cousin’s face.
Zara Ivory: Mar, honey, I love you, but you’re the last person to talk about fun getting in the way of jobs. There’s a reason you work with family only, after all. As far as the sort of, I went to the gym but didn’t watch the videos of Ozzy…and no, my dates with Marcus didn’t have anything to do with it. Just because I didn’t watch the videos doesn’t mean I’m not prepared though…I know better than to underestimate anyone I meet in the ring, and I’m definitely not going to take the opportunity lightly.
Marley Divata: You better not…I know your brothers taught you better than to ever underestimate anyone you face in any kind of ring as well as to never overestimate yourself. You get a big head, you start making mistakes, and that’s not a luxury you have in a new company. And I work with family because family won’t screw you over like others will, not because I like having a lot of fun. Now then…I guess being physically prepared is better than not being prepared at all. I’ve watched some things though, and Ozzy is definitely someone you don’t want to take lightly. He’s had some great matches and amazing wins to go with those matches.
Zara nodded as she listened to her cousin. She knew that even if she hadn’t watched the videos that her cousin would have, and that was something that the green-haired beauty was extremely thankful for in her cousin. Marley would always make sure to be prepared as much as she could be in order to properly advise her cousin and to be able to talk proper strategy. The two women continued walking down the halls, the conversation continuing between them.
Marley Divata: Look…I’m sure Marcus has said it to you already, but just be careful in this match. And of course, make sure to kick Ozzy’s ass…you’ve worked hard to go from the indies to where you are now. If anyone deserves a title opportunity, and obviously a title, it’s definitely you. But to get that gold, you have to get through tonight first, and it’s not going to be an easy fight by any means.
Zara Ivory: He has plus you know I will. It’s like you said…I’ve worked hard to get here today, and I’m not going to squander this opportunity. Ozzy Stoll won’t know what hit him when our match gets started tonight. Everyone got a taste of what I can do, and now it’s time to really show them what I’m capable of.
Marley nodded in her cousin’s direction as the pair fell silent. They continued roaming around the halls, waiting until it was time for Zara to head to the guerilla position. Of course, the two couldn’t exactly stay silent, it wasn’t in their DNA really, so every so often they would start talking about something random or about the match again, going over a few ideas that Marley had for Zara.
Match #2: Scott Dunn vs Helena Handbasket
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson: Introducing first…from Boston Massachusetts…weighing in at 130 lbs…Helena! Handbasket!
And her opponent…from Manchester, England…weighing in at 255 lbs…”Savage”! Scott! Dunn!
Tripp Bennett: Scott Dunn has seemingly had problems with Helena Handbasket ever since she’s stepped foot in Zion Wrestling’s Blue Brand! Do you think that those feelings have simmered with time!
Alivia Takasoto: Absolutely not Tripp! I think Dunn’s been ready and hungry for an opportunity like this to unleash on someone like Helena Handbasket!
Handbasket makes a mad dash for Dunn, initially catching him off guard with a Dropkick that sends him into his corner! She sees the advantage she has over Dunn, looking to capitalize with a few chops across the chest of the giant man! These fail to resonate with Dunn, leading him to catch one final chop of Handbasket’s in order to pull her into the corner in his place! He unleashes with a Stiff Chop of his own, nearly shaking the rafters with the sound it makes across the arena and causing the fans to cry out in near disgust! He then transitions, sinking Handbasket into the corner further with a few Shoulder Thrusts, before attempting to throw her out with a Biel! Handbasket is able to avoid a harsh landing, rotating in order to hit the mat feet first before jumping onto the second rope in the opposite corner! She launches off, hitting Dunn with a Springboard Moonsault! Handbasket with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Dunn! Handbasket immediately pops back to her feet, jumping up for a Standing Moonsault! But Dunn gets the knees up, blocking the shot entirely! Handbasket falters on the mat, completely out of breath as Dunn begins to rise over her! He gets his arms around her waist as she begins to rise to her hands and knees, before lifting her up and slamming her right back down to the mat with a Powerbomb! He gets her right back to her feet, getting her in position and slamming her head first to the mat with Piledriver! Handbasket is now lying face up on the mat, with Dunn looming directly over her! He gets her in position on the ground, before seamlessly lifting Handbasket up from the mat in one swift motion for a Vertical Suplex! He stalls for a bit, allowing all the blood to flow to her head! He eventually brings her down to the mat with it, hitting the mat with a thud before floating over for a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Handbasket! Dunn attempts to get right back into the swing of things, lifting Handbasket off the ground once again with a Vertical Suplex! But this time, Handbasket reverses, slipping down Dunn’s back and going for a Sunset Flip Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Dunn, who rolls to his feet! He attempts to go for a still seated Handbasket, but she has it scouted, kicking him in the shins and sending him face first into the canvas! She immediately jumps up, nailing him with a Knee Drop straight into his back! She gets to her feet, hitting the ropes and landing a Baseball Slide straight to Dunn’s head that sends him staggering up and clutching his face in recoil! Handbasket is on a roll now, with Dunn only just getting a peek through his fingers of Handbasket’s foot coming at him with a Superkick! He staggers into the corner once again, with Handbasket capping off her attack with the CHAOS BOX!! RUNNING CORNER KNEE CONNECTS!! Handbasket with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-
Kick out by Dunn! Handbasket seems confident however, taking to the corner and readying herself to hit Screw U! She waits for Dunn to get up, before going for the Spinning Knee! But Dunn dodges, catching her from behind in a Ripcord Position and driving her into the mat with EAT THE MEAT!! RIPCORD LARIAT TURNS HER INSIDE OUT!! He immediately gets Handbasket to her feet, before getting her in position and driving her into the mat with OVER AND DUNN!! PACKAGE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS!! Dunn with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…”Savage”! Scott! Dunn!
Tripp Bennett: After a good effort by Helena Handbasket, Scott Dunn picks up the win here!
Alivia Takasoto: Handbasket did her best, but there was no turning down Dunn tonight! What a victory!
Dunn stands with his hand raised over Handbasket as we fade out!
WINNER: SCOTT DUNN (VIA PINFALL)
Backstage, we see Daria Dorsey at the bar of the Yellow Rose Saloon, stewing a bit at the feeling of not quite conquering Salem Cartier in a satisfying way. She was drinking a Green Apple Gatorade, cooling down from some gym therapy, as Jane Adler approached her from behind the bar with another in hand.
Jane Adler
"You're still ticked off from that fight with Salem, huh?"
Daria Dorsey
"Can you blame me? I wanted to beat her on my own, without a shadow of a doubt. But... it doesn't feel right. The record books say I won, but, it doesn't feel right saying it... you know?"
Jane Adler
“I get it, Shug, it makes sense. You've always gotta prove the pretty face is just a plus. You never was a good loser, anyway.”
Sadie Cassidy
“But we know, they know, how good you are. You just gotta saddle up, sweetie.”
Daria nodded a bit at them, and smiled at their response.
Daria Dorsey
"Thanks... I know we hadn't always seen eye to eye, but, I'm glad to see you both again."
Daria said, as she brought up their rivalry back in WWR, whilst Sadie commented first.
Sadie Cassidy
"Don't mention it, and we knew you had a decent side to you after all!"
She said, playfully punching at her bicep, as Jane would chime in about their match.
Jane Adler
"Though, this is last call, Ms. Chance. Tonight's our big moment."
Sadie Cassidy
"That's right! It's our time to step up and beat Code Black back to the Hot Topic they both crawled out of!"
Jane Adler
"Right? The nerve of those two. All the work we've done to bring glory back to tag wrestling, making a name for ourselves, and putting a positive spotlight for women in the sport... then these two roll in, disrespecting us like we're some spring chickens! They've got another thing coming, thinking we're gonna lie down for them."
Daria would join the two, as they were closing things down, and offered her support, hoping they would do alright.
Daria Dorsey
"Hey, good luck out there. It'll be tough, but, I know you two can handle yourselves."
Jane Adler
"Absolutely! And if God's willing, and the creek don't dry, we'll all be holding gold soon."
The much taller redhead said, knocking on Daria's case, as Sadie would smack Daria on the ass, referencing her time in the LFL.
Sadie Cassidy
"Now, get outta here, champ! We got things to take care of."
She says, while Daria exited the saloon through it's doors, as we fade out.
Match #3: Zara Ivory vs Ozzy Stoll
Viral Championship #1 Contenders Match
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson:...and is a Viral Championship #1 Contenders Match!
Introducing first…from Madison, Wisconsin…weighing in at 141 lbs…Ozzy! Stoll!
And his opponent…from Richmond, Virginia…weighing in at 131 lbs…Zara! Ivory!
Tripp Bennett: We’re back now as it seems we have yet another opportunity for the Viral Championship on the line here!
Alivia Takasoto: You know that after all the close calls that Jordan Majors has had with letting the Viral Championship out of grasp that she is definitely going to be studying her potential challenger here tonight! Let’s see who comes out with the shot!
As soon as the bell rings, Ozzy approaches Zara and starts talking. Zara shakes her head and then rolls her eyes. Ozzy tries to catch her off guard with a lariat, but Zara turns and kicks him and stops him in his tracks. She spins around with a roundhouse kick and Ozzy stumbles into the corner. Zara runs into the corner and Ozzy ducks down. Zara leaps over him to the second rope and then backward with a back elbow and the both go crashing to the mat!
The crowd cheers the hot start as Zara collects herself and gets up first. She grabs Ozzy and he drives a forearm into her midsection. Zara stumbles backward and and Ozzy lands a dropkick. Zara falls down and then quickly gets up as Ozzy grabs her and executes a tornado DDT! Ozzy goes for the pin!
ONE…!
Zara kicks out almost immediately! Ozzy shows surprise as he stands up and pulls her to her feet. He picks her up for a suplex and moves backward to the ropes. Zara lands behind him on the apron and punches him as he turns around. Zara grabs the ropes for a slingshot spear, but Ozzy lifts a knee and she crumples from the middle rope to the apron and falls down to the outside.
Ozzy looks at the crowd as they get an idea what’s going through his mind. He jumps in place as Zara starts to stand and runs to the ropes and then heads for the other side. He goes for a sucide dive! Zara simply walks out of the way! Ozzy slams into the barricade head first! Zara slides into the ropes and keeps an eyes on Ozzy as he stirs. She runs the ropes and dives through with a sucide dive that takes Ozzy out! She rolls to her feet and screams!
“THAT’S HOW YOU DO IT!”
She gets a mixed reaction from the crowd and grins as she grabs him and pulls him to the apron. Ozzy spins under the bottom rope. Zara climbs to the apron and then executes a springboard elbow drop! She hooks the legs and counts with the official!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Ozzy kicks out! Zara sits up and shoves Ozzy away for a moment. She reaches down and pulls him up by the hair. She suddenly jumps away holding her forearm! Ozzy bit her! She reaches with the other arm and he drives a thumb into her eye. Zara holds her hands to her eyes as Ozzy hits a lariat!
He pulls her to her feet and kicks her in the gut before landing a jumping neckbreaker! Stoll runs to the ropes and waits for his opponent to stand and slingshots forward for a DDT! Ozzy drops for a pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Zara kicks out! Stoll sees the chance for momentum and runs to the corner. Zara is still trying to recover from the thumb to the eye as Ozzy dives off back first! OTTER POP! THE COFFIN DROP! But nothing’s home! Ozzy crashes back first into the mat as Zara recovers at the last second. Ozzy holds his back as he stands up and Zara flies in for TEAM OF MISFITS! THE SPEAR! It turned Ozzy inside out! Stoll is laid out on the mat as Zara shakes her head!
Zara pulls herself up by the ropes and heads for the corner. She climbs to the top as the crowd stirs. Ozzy gets to his hands and knees and then up his feet. Zara screams out and Ozzy looks up as she flies off the top rope! OBLITERATION! A DIVING CORKSCREW STUNNER! Stoll flips away at the stunner and lands near the opposite corner! Zara rushes over and pulls him away for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Zara! Ivory!
Tripp Bennett: Zara does it! Zara moves on to face Jordan Majors for the Viral Title!
Alivia Takasoto: And in only her second match too! This girl is on the rise fast!
Zara celebrates as we go to commercial!
WINNER: ZARA IVORY (VIA PINFALL)
