Post by Kai Morgan on Mar 28, 2022 22:18:27 GMT
We cut off from the video package as the second verse of Waterparks’ “Tantrum” echoes throughout the Zion Wrestling Star Factory Arena! We cut over to the commentary desk with Winter Mae and Trick Morrison!
Winter Mae: We are now on the fast track all the way to Destiny and things only seem to be heating up from here! Welcome…to Monday Night Mayhem! I’m Winter Mae, being joined as always by my brilliant co-host Trick Morrison!
Trick Morrison: It’s amazing to be here tonight! We have two championship matches, progression in the Gateway Championship Tournament, and we’re apparently about to meet the brand new General Manager of both Mayhem and Fusion!
Winter Mae: It’s all so exciting, Trick! So let’s get down to it!
"Slave to the Grind" by Halestorm plays and an unknown woman walks out on the stage. The dark haired woman looks out at the crowd with a scowl and then slightly smirks before she fixes her suit jacked and makes her way down to the ring. She demands a microphone as she circles around the outside and then climbs between the ropes. The woman paces the ring before standing in the middle and bringing the microphone to her mouth.
Woman: I'm sure all of you are wondering who I am? Well, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Katrina Lopez. And you're about to see a WHOLE lot of me. You see, I'm the new General Manager of Mayhem and Fusion. As far as things go in Zion, I run the show. And I have to tell you all. I've been watching for a while now. From the moment Kai Morgan disappeared, I have been watching. This company is an absolute, complete... DISASTER!
The crowd breaks out into boos and Katrina just smirks.
Katrina Lopez: Oh, you can boo all you want. You can boo me. You can boo every decision I make. But top to bottom, this place is a disaster. And things need to change. That's why I'm here. To save this company. Listen, I know you all think things are fine. But you people... you're complete idiots. Zion is circling the drain. It might be slow and it might be hanging on by the eyelashes of your precious favorites, but every wrong thing here is a result of Kai Morgan and the sycophants he surrounded himself with. Just a bunch of yes men who nodded their heads and smiled at everything he threw at the drawing board. Kai Morgan thought he was smart enough to break off from NFW and make his own show. But his own decisions came back to bite him in the ass at Invasion. Zion was built to look like the supreme organization. And it ended up looking like a chump in the end.
The boos grow louder as Katrina brings the microphone down and fixes the cufflinks on her jacket. She lets the crowd boo her, soaking it in until they die down.
Katrina Lopez: Oh? Did I hurt your precious feelings? Because right here in Mr. Morgan's hometown I am spilling the truth about him. Because I'm not done, Detroit. It all makes perfect sense now. Kai Morgan is a certified loser. And he's like this because he comes from the city that produces nothing but losers.
The crowd boos loudly and a small chant of YOU SUCK breaks out. Katrina laughs and rolls her eyes.
Katrina Lopez: Please. The Lions. The Pistons. Kai Morgan? What do they all have in common? Good, but not good enough. They do just enough to make you pull for them, but always let you down in the end. Just like Kai has done for each and every one of you. You just don't realize it yet. The problem with all of you is that you think Kai is some kind of savior of wrestling because he created this company. Because he lets people you love have these glorious moments. These people you love aren't the great talents you think they are. They're just the best at kissing his ass. So as we stand here today on the build to what's meant to be Zion's biggest show in its short history, I want each and every one of you to know that things are going to be changing very quickly. I'm not taking control ladies and gentleman. I AM in control. I'm going to do everything in my power to reshape this company in the image me and the people who brought me here want it in.
Katrina paces around the ring and looks out at the audience. She's clearly enjoying their reaction to her.
Katrina Lopez: Listen, you can love me. You can hate me. But you will have no choice other than to accept me. And to the locker room in the back, even to those of you who fight on Fridays. If you want to test me, you will feel the full consequences of what I'm capable of. This is my show now. Kai's not here to save the day. No one else is coming in to challenge me. And if they try, they will fail. And I will make an example of them. I will crush them. Whether I have to do it myself...
Katrina brings the mic down for a moment and has a wicked grin.
Katrina Lopez: Or someone else does it for me.
"Slave to the Grind" by Halestorm plays and the crowd fills the Star Factory with boos as she exits the ring and confidently walks back up the ramp. She stops at the top and looks back over her shoulder for a moment with that same smirk before she disappears to the back.
The wolves had been in the hive’s locker room getting ready. This was not something they were taking lightly, as they wanted their first chance at gold. The cameraman came into the room, as Kassandra was over at the Mirror, Danae saw him come in, and she went over to him. Kassandra smiled softly as she looked at her partner knowing that she was more hyped than she was for the moment. Danae then unfolded two chairs having him sit in one as she sat across from him, starring him down.
”the Silver-Eyed Wolf” Danae: No more games, no more waiting. The Wolves are on the hunt for the tag team titles. Last time, we had our shot, we may have lost, but now we have our Queen, we have our Shield. Tonight, the House returns the belts back to where they should have been. Don’t worry Bisque Dolls, we haven’t forgotten about you, no please do not take that as a sign.
Danae snarls as she gets up off the chair, she then goes over to the far side of the room, as Kassandra sat down across from the cameraman. She then looked into his eyes, she then laughed as she brushed the black hair out of her face, looking at the cameraman.
”the Blue-Eyed Wolf” Kassandra: Tonight Eden, Ashlynn, the Crown. The House comes for the hunt, and we will take the tag team titles away, returning them to the Queen. The queen mother will then be pleased I assume, we’ve had a couple turbulent weeks, I mean the dolls interfering in a match against Ashlynn which gave us the afforded tag team title match tonight. So tonight, when the time comes, then we will rip apart the crown.
Danae comes over with a jacket, tossing it to Kassandra as she watched her. Kassandra catches it, pulling it on, Kassandra, then pulls the cameraman up with her, as a loud knock is heard at the door as the cameraman whips around, seeing the dark shape appearing through the doorway. Mister J steps through, followed by Legion. Danae and Kassandra kneel, Legion motions for them to rise, as she goes over to sit on the couch that was in the room.
”the Blue-Eyed Wolf” Kassandra: The Queen has come from home to watch this match. We will hopefully not disappoint her.
”the Silver-Eyed Wolf” Danae: the Hunt is on, and the Crown you are our feast tonight.
”the Blue-Eyed Wolf” Kassandra: Bisque Dolls you want to interfere with us, and the Crown. Well we’ve got our brute with us.
Mister J pounds his chest, as Kassandra and Danae walk in front of him, laughing with both of them, as Kassandra puts her hand over the camera lense, heading out of the locker room as the scene fades out.
Match #1: The House of Wolves vs The Crown ©
Vivian Blake: The following tag team contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!!
The arena is currently buzzing, as “Timber and Winds” by Paola Bennet is gently playing over the speakers. The fans are wondering what is going on, as the song begins to play a bit louder, then the song begins to fade after, the fans hear…
Lady Catelyn alone had the river’s sharp ear
Heard dancing reels turn to the Rains of Castamere.
Right as that last phrase is spoken, the lights go out in the arena. The screen flickers on, and a video is shown as “the Rains of Castamere” begins playing quite loudly, thunder cracks and as rain begins to fall in the area. There are two women there, both in black robes, walking along the path of the black forest, one carrying a torch of blue flame, the other carrying a torch with a silver flame. A White wolf with red eyes follows behind them for a moment then moves around then, trotting to the far side of the fire. The blue torch bearer drops her torch into the fire and in the arena blue pyro shoots up from the stage. As the first woman moves to her left, then the silver torch bearer moved to where she was, and she tossed her torch onto the fire, as Silver flames shoot up on the stage. The video then cuts out while “the Rains of Castamere” continues to play. The Silver and blue Flames shoot up from the stage once more, as the two women appear on the stage. “the Rains of Castamere” finishes, as “Lilac and Violet” by Miracle of Sound begins playing.
Lilac flowers
And berries where we lie
Behind these violet eyes
A fire
Tragedy's child
Born into cruelty and crooked form
The hateful twist of rejection
Bends my heart
The two women then turn and face each other, as they flip down their hoods as they turn their heads staring into the ring. The robes fall to the stage, as Kassandra turns first, grasping her wrist flexing her hand, followed by Danae who comes over resting her arm on the shoulder of Kassandra, looking smugly out to the crowd. A loud boom is heard behind the two, as a new banner drops, revealing the logo for the House of Wolves. The two women begin to walk down to the ring side by side, as they are focused on the ring.
Lilac flowers
And berries where we lie
Behind these violet eyes
A fire
No price or power
Can ever satisfy
Behind these violet eyes
A fire
The two give the occasional high five, as they make it to the bottom of the ramp. Kassandra and Danae look into the ring, and then go opposite ways, as Kassandra goes left, and Danae goes right. They climb up onto the ring apron at the same time, the ring announcer looks at the two of them as they step underneath the bottom rope.
Kassandra lifts her hand with Danae’s as they look out at the fans. They spin in a circle, then look up the ramp, as the two watch for the opponents coming. Kassandra then goes over to sit on the turnbuckle while Danae stands in front of her.
"(This is our time
This is our time)
Raise your flag up to the sky To the red sky
Tell the capital goodbye Tell 'em goodbye
I'm gonna light that fire We're gonna watch them fall
Raise your flag up to the sky To the red sky"
Ashlynn and Eden walk out shoulder to shoulder, as the stage area is highlighted with golden lights. They both have confident smiles as they walk to the center of the stage. Eden bows her head and pulls the hood up, showcasing the crown emblazoned on the fabric. Ashlynn takes the spot right beside her as leans against her momentarily to mimic placing a crown upon her own head. The two share a knowing look and gives each other a fist bump as they walk towards the ring. They roll into the ring and scale opposite turnbuckles hyping the crowd up and basking in their glory, just a little.
Vivian Blake: Introducing first, the challengers…representing The Hive…at a combined weight of 326 lbs…Danae and Kassandra…The House! Of Wolves!
And their opponents…at a combined weight of 297 lbs…they are the Zion Wrestling TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS… Ashlynn Cassidy and Eden Sterling…THE CROWN!!
Danae and Ashlynn Cassidy start the match off for their respective teams! Cassidy and Danae measure each other carefully, each one finding an opening to start against the other! Cassidy eventually looks to gain the upper hand on the much bigger Danae, swooping around and taking Danae with a Waistlock! She tries to take her to the mat with a Shoot Throw, but Danae keeps her feet planted to the mat, throwing Cassidy to the mat with a Hip Toss! Cassidy rolls up to her knees, giving Danae an icy stare as she looks for a way to weaken her once again! She pounces towards the Silver Eyed Wolf once again, this time going for the legs as she trips her to the mat with a Single Leg Takedown! She proceeds to wear out the limb, dropping a few elbows down around her left knee before twisting it around, looking for a Figure Four! But Danae reverses, placing a foot on the small of Cassidy’s back before using it to push her away, sending her out of the ring through the middle rope! Cassidy slowly makes it to her feet as Danae tries to leave the ring to go after her! Referee Shaniqua Jones prevents her from doing this however, telling her to stay in the ring as she makes the count.
Cassidy begins to make it to her feet, prompting Danae to rush her despite the official’s instructions, jumping through the ropes to deliver a Dropkick to Cassidy! She gets back into the ring, immediately getting berated by Jones for disobeying! The official is too busy berating Danae to notice Kassandra approaching Cassidy at ringside, grabbing her off the ground and throwing her into the barricade! Eden Sterling steps in now, approaching the Blue Eyed Wolf as she backs away and feigns ignorance to the situation! Danae exits the ring once again, getting Cassidy to her feet before throwing her back into the ring! She climbs to the apron, before launching over the top rope to deliver a Somersault Senton! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Cassidy! Danae gets Cassidy up on her shoulders for a Fireman’s Carry, but she quickly reverses, slipping off her shoulders and taking her to the mat with a Schoolboy Roll Up!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Danae, who rolls up to her knees just in time for Cassidy to catch her over the head with a Kick! She staggers to her feet, backing into the ropes as Cassidy gets to her feet! She quickly capitalizes on Danae now, rushing over and catching her with a Knee to the midsection before going for an Irish Whip to the other side of the ring! She hits the ropes on the opposite side of the ring, catching Danae with a Chop Block that sends her to the mat facefirst as she returns! Cassidy takes advantage, running the ropes and hitting her over the head with a Basement Dropkick! She makes the tag to Sterling, pointing her in the direction she needs to go in as Danae makes it back to her feet! The two hit the ropes on opposite sides of the ring, taking Danae down with Total Elimination! Sterling with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Danae! Sterling gets Danae to her feet, looking for a Pumphandle Slam! But Danae reverses, popping over Sterling’s head when she goes for the lift and landing behind her before tossing her to the mat with a Saito Suplex! Sterling recoils, clutching the back of her head as Danae gets her back to her feet! She takes her over to her corner, getting her in position before tagging in Kassandra and dropping her with a Falcon Arrow! Kassandra slingshots over the top rope now, landing a huge stomp into a prone Sterling’s midsection to cap things off! She takes a look over at Ashlynn Cassidy now, taunting her before getting Sterling to her feet! She lifts her up, looking for a Delayed Vertical Suplex! But Sterling is able to slip away, landing on her feet behind Kassandra before throwing her to the mat with a German Suplex! Kassandra gets to her feet, looking to swing on Sterling only to be caught with an Exploder Suplex! Kassandra begins to stir once again, this time with Sterling going for the ropes! She springboards off, landing the QUEEN CUTTER ON KASSANDRA!! SPRINGBOARD CUTTER CONNECTS!! She goes for the pin now!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
NO! Danae breaks up the pin! She gets Sterling up on her shoulder, looking to throw her to the mat with the Titan Slam! But Ashlynn Cassidy intercepts, slipping a Superkick right underneath Danae’s jaw! She gets back to the apron now, with Sterling coming right over after her to tag her in! The two get Kassandra in position, before nailing her with CYCLE OF CHAOS!! The pair don’t hesitate, getting the pin together!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS…THE CROWN!
Winter Mae: What a match! And what a way to kick off what seems to be a new era for Zion Wrestling!
Trick Morrison: Ashlynn Cassidy and Eden Sterling are the heart and soul of the red brand! They represent it as its tag team champions for a reason!
"This is Our Time" by Hidden Citizens plays as Ashylnn and Eden get their Zion Tag Team Championships from the official and celebrate together in the ring after a successful defense of their titles. As they share a quick embrace their music cuts off suddenly.
"Slave to the Grind" by Halestorm plays and Katrina Lopez walks out on stage with a microphone in hand. The crowd boos loudly as she stands there and begins to slowly clap for the champions.
Winter Mae: What on earth could our new General Manager be out here for now?
Trick Morrison: Careful, Winter. She already said not to cross her earlier.
Katrina Lopez: Yes, yes. Congratulations to the Zion Tag Team Champions. What a match that was. Nice job ladies. I came out her to congratulate you of course. And, oh yeah, I have a little bit of news to share. As the new General Manager here, I have the responsibility to make decisions that positively affect my roster. That make it as strong as possible. So I have the privelege to announce that the two of you are moving to the Fusion roster effective immediately!
The crowd lets out a mixed reaction as Ashlynn and Eden look at each other in total confusion in the ring.
Winter Mae: What!? The Mayhem tag champs moving to the other show!?
Katrina Lopez: Oh! Before I leave, I forgot one little detail. We can't have the Zion Tag Team Championships on Fusion, can we?
The crowd starts to boo and Ashlynn and Eden share a look as reality sets in.
Katrina Lopez: So leave my titles in the ring on your way to the blue brand. Because those belts are officially vacated. See you Friday, ladies.
"Slave to the Grind" by Halestorm plays again and Katrina walks away as Ashlynn and Eden stand in the ring in shock and disappointment.
Winter Mae: A major announcement from Katrina Lopez.
Trick Morrison: We no longer have tag champions on Mayhem! I can't believe it!
The scene opens with the Angel Kash, Zion Wrestling Champion, walking into the Zion Star Factory, with “Spoiled” Summer Page and “Top Tier” Cassie Lopez walking on opposite sides of her and being followed by their private security team. Right now, Angel is talking to the ladies.
Angel Kash: I don’t mean to put any extra pressure on either of you. You’re both my besties and I know I can count on you two but these are difficult times right now and we have to deal with them.
At this point, everyone stops walking, with Angel focusing on Summer with Cassie listening.
Angel Kash: I need you to beat Faye tonight, Summer. It detests me that she’s been on a roll lately but it cannot be ignored. She has beaten Chris, Cassie, Jessica, and recently she just won the NFW United States championship a couple days ago. Her confidence is on sky high right now.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: We are disgusted just as much as you are. I got you, girl. We are going to keep the World Title away from Faye and with you.
Angel Kash: I know, I know I am overthinking this. But I just need this taken care of.
Before long, Cassie offers a little insight into the conversation in helping her sister out.
Cassie Lopez: You’re never wrong in overthinking this sweetie. This bitch is becoming worse than a damn headache. But she will never be on our level, including in that ring.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: You remember the superiority of the Privileged Elite? We are better than everyone for a reason? Us standing on top and everyone else beneath our heels?
Cassie nods her head in support of Summer’s comment hoping that Angel can see what is being said to her about this issue.
Angel Kash: You’re right. We have proven it over and over again for the last couple of years. Tonight will be no different. I’m sure that you’re going to instill that same philosophy on Petra, Cassie?
“Top Tier” Cassie Lopez: Angel, I made it clear to everyone that I’m walking into this tournament 110% fired up and completely focused. I will deal with Petra tonight, and then I will be one step closer in becoming the Gateway Champion.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Don’t you mean when I become Gateway Champion?
Summer puts her hands on her hips with Cassie standing her ground. Summer & Cassie give each other a stare down that can melt a face upon contact. Angel sees this is was getting nervous at what is happening before her. Seconds later, Summer and Cassie give a smirk and a nod, making each other aware that no animosity is present. Seconds later, the group continue walking again.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Look, whether it be me or Cassie, the Gateway Championship will be in possession of The Privileged Elite. Just like Faye’s head on a platter and extended even further when you and I, Angel, are going to start our path to the Splat Interstellar Gemini Tag Team Championships later this week.
Angel Kash: Good things are going to be happening for us like they always have.
Summer, Cassie, and Angel make it to The Privileged Elite’s dressing room. One of the security guards opens the dressing room door for the ladies. They walk in and see Jessica Anderson sitting on one of the couches on her phone. Just as she finishes, she ends the call.
Jessica Anderson: Ladies! You gotta hear this.
The ladies move further into the room. The cameraman was going to follow them, but Cassie pushes the cameraman out of the room.
“Top Tier” Cassie Lopez: Nice try, jackass!
She closes the door behind her with two members of security standing in front of the door. The cameraman attempts to go toward the door, but the mean mugs of security made the effort useless to even try, prompting the cameraman to leave the area.
Match #2: Cathryn Sallow vs Sofia Hilton
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: Introducing first…being accompanied to the ring by Ravenna Rojas…residing in Detroit, Michigan…weighing in at 120 lbs…”La Coneja”...Sofia! Hilton!
And her opponent…representing the Bisque Dolls…being accompanied to the ring by Kathryn Sallow…from Portland, Oregon…weighing in at 118 lbs…Cathryn! Sallow!
Winter Mae: Well after weeks of terror, I’m sure Sofia Hilton is going to love to get some vengeance on the Bisque Dolls!
Trick Morrison: You can’t inflict vengeance on something you can’t catch Winter! Cathryn’s as fast as a whip, as she showed last week when she came to terrorize her last week!
Winter Mae: And you have to think that Sofia Hilton may still be thinking of that moment from last week even still! That’s definitely gotta have an effect on her game here tonight!
The match starts with Cathryn staring at Sofia and tilting her head to the side. Sofia’s eyes are wide. She is tentative as she approaches Cathryn. Sallow jumps at Sofia and she scatters away back to the corner. Cathryn runs in and Sofia side steps her and tosses her into the corner. Sofia rolls out of the ring and grabs Cathryn by the hair and pulls her toward the post shoulder first!
Sofia runs away as the official counts and slides into the ring at the count of five. Cathryn sits up in the corner and watches her opponent closely. Sofia approaches and Cathryn stands. Hilton jumps away. Cathryn runs forward and hits a dropkick! Sofia stumbles backward into the corner and Cathryn stands and runs in for a splash! Sofia hits the mat and rolls out of the ring!
Hilton shakes her head as she looks out at the crowd and screams no about Cathryn. Sofia turns her attention back to the ring. TOPE SUICIDA! Cathryn slams into Sofia and sends her into the barricade! Cathryn pulls Sofia up and rolls her into the ring. As Sallow climbs on to the apron, Sofia keeps rolling to the other side of the ring.
Cathryn slowly walks to the other side and grabs the ropes to look down at Sofia. Sofia waves her hands and shakes her head no. She runs around the ring away from Cathryn and slides under the rope to break the count. Cathyrn walks toward Sofia, who scrambles to her feet and goes for a running hurricanrana! She takes down Cathryn and goes for the pin. Cathryn sits up before she can pin her!
Hilton stands and runs for the ropes immediately. She hits a dropkick to a seated Cathryn. Sallow pops right back up! Sofia hits her with another dropkick! Cathryn sits up again. Sofia goes for a third dropkick, but Cathryn screams. Sofia practically jumps out of her skin and scrambles backward to the ropes.
Sofia turns to the ropes and grabs them and goes for a springboard dropkick! Cathryn moves out of the way and lets Sofia fall flat on her face. Cathryn grabs Sofia from being and puts her into a modified camel clutch hold. Sallow bends Sofia back enough so that Hilton can see her face. Sofia screams at her, but doesn’t tap. Cathryn lets go and stomps on Sofia’s back.
Cathryn walks to the corner and climbs up as Sofia rolls over to her back and tries to catch her breath. Cathryn dives off for a shooting star splash! Hilton lifts her knees and Cathryn crumples over to her side and lays motionless! Sofia quickly rolls over and hooks the leg!
ONE…
TWO…
Cathryn kicks out! Sofia runs her hands through her hair and then stands up. She waits for Cathryn to stand and then goes for the TWISTING ENZUIGIRI! Cathryn falls down, but only to a knee! Sofia looks in panic as she pulls her back up and hooks her and then runs into the corner. She runs off the ropes and twists around for a Tornado DDT! Sofia in control suddenly as Cathryn stays on the ground.
Hilton turns to the corner and runs over to climb up to the top rope. She turns around and prepares to go for the DIVING CORKSCREW SENTON! Cathryn stands up and Sofia falls off the top rope and to the mat! Sofia stumbles to her feet and out of the corner to be hit by FALLING BODY! The running Meteora from Cathryn takes Hilton down.
Cathryn doesn’t go for the pin, but stalks away from her slowly. Sofia crawls into the corner and Cathryn starts walking toward her with even intentions in her eyes. The crowd reacts as Ravenna Rojas slides into the ring with a chair in hand! Cathryn doesn’t even look at Ravenna as she steps toward Cathryn and slams the chair into her back! The official calls for the bell!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match, as a result of a disqualification…Cathryn! Sallow!
Winter Mae: And it looks as though Ravenna and Sofia are opting to just…well just…
Trick Morrison: Oh come on Winter this isn’t a PG show, just say it! They’re noping the fuck outta there! And can ya blame em?!
Winter Mae: Can’t say I can! But I doubt this bit of unfinished business is gonna go over will with the Dolls!
Ravenna grabs Sofia and pulls her out of the ring quickly. As they do, Cathryn sits up like she wasn’t just hit with a chair and glares at them both as they hurry up the ramp.
WINNER: CATHRYN SALLOW (VIA DISQUALIFICATION)
Gregory Murphy: The Heroes for Hire, are at your services.
Standing in front of a Mayhem logo'd backdrop is world renowned wrestling manager, Gregory Murphy. He has a slimy grin stretching from one side of his face to the other, clasping his hands together in excitement.
Gregory Murphy: Ladies and Gentlemen, you may know me as a New York Best Selling Author for 'The Probook'; Life Lessons by Gregory Murphy... or as a well renowned wrestling manager, who only manages the best clients this industry has to offer. I am here to officially announce that the Heroes for Hire are now at your services, here in Zion Wrestling. Zion has become a staple for teams in professional wrestling, with two tag team championships and a trio's division, there's a lot at play. On Monday night's, the Heroes for Hire have a home here on Mayhem and our journey starts right here, tonight. As Strike 2 Kill take on Thotline Mafia... and S2K, they've already been on a roll since returning to the scene earlier this year. They're ready to cement themselves as the premier tag team in the world, and the goal of course, is securing those Zion Wrestling Tag Team Championships. Let's just cut to the chase, this team right here... the possibilities are endless. Liam Richardson; straight out of London, England - born and bread fighter, straight out of the streets, as street as you could get. A former mixed martial arts champion. This man right here has already competed in some of the biggest promotions in the world a few years back, Frontier Grappling Arts. Miles Watson, from Brooklyn, New York - just like Richardson, as street as you could get and a born and bread fighter too, heralded as "The Technical Gift" this man is destined for greatness and has the technical prowess to go to the very top. Takashi Shinobu isn't here tonight but don't worry, you'll be hearing from him - very soon.
Lingering behind him are Strike 2 Kill's Liam Richardson & Miles Watson, who are both dressed in their ring attires in preparation for their match later.
Gregory Murphy: A new era is upon us, starting tonight! S2K to the world and back!
Match #3: Cassie Lopez vs Petra Vasquez
WLS1Gateway Championship Tournament Quarter FinalsWLS2
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: Introducing first…representing the Privileged Elite…being accompanied to the ring by Cleopatra Ivy…from Los Angeles, California…weighing in at 135 lbs…”Top Tier”...Cassie! Lopez!
And her opponent…residing in San Francisco, California…weighing in at 125 lbs…Petra! Vasquez!
Winter Mae: We’re back to Gateway Championship Tournament action as Petra Vasquez takes on Cassie Lopez to see who goes to the semi-finals!
Trick Morrison: It’s sure to be an exciting one, Winter! And to top that off, we also have tournament contestant, Ricky Rodriguez, joining us here on commentary!
Ricky Rodriguez: What’s up, you guys? It’s nice to join you both!
Petra shows no fear as the match starts and she stares over at Cassie. They go for a tie up in the middle and Cassie hits a knee to Petra’s gut and then hammers her over her back. Petra falls to a knee and then Cassie bounces off the ropes and hits a knee to the side of Petra’s head! Cassie pulls Petra to her feet and goes for a hammerlock DDT, but Petra shoves her away and then drives her over the top rope with a clothesline!
Cassie tumbles over the top and lands on her side on the apron! As Cassie pulls herself up, Petra goes for a spear! Cassie steps to the side and Petra stops herself in the ropes just in time to eat a kick to the face! Petra falls over the ropes. Cassie steps back and delivers another kick to Petra and then hits her again until she collapses off the ropes to the mat.
Petra crawls to the corner and Cassie steps through the ropes. She walks over and begins to stomp a mudhole into Petra in the corner. Petra covers up until the official steps in and Cassie flaunts her work to the crowd as they boo her. Petra pulls herself up to her feet and Cassie runs in for a codebreaker! Petra catches her! She grabs Cassie from that position and pulls her up into the air and slams her down! Petra holds her in that position and powers her into the air again. She drops Cassie to her feet and hits a belly-to-belly suplex! Petra goes for a pin!
ONE…
TWO…
Cassie kicks out! Petra goes to pick her up and Cassie rakes at her eyes. The official warns her, but Cassie brushes it off and stands up. Petra is checking her eyes as Cassie hits her with a running bulldog! Lopez starts to stand, but then grabs Petra’s face and smashes it into the mat and rubs it back and forth. Petra goes up to her hands and knees and Cassie runs in for STAMP OF RELEVANCY! The curb stomp flattens Petra!
Cassie is about to go for the pin when she sees Ricky Rodriguez at the commentary table. She approaches the ropes and jaws at him. She points at Petra and mocks Ricky. Ricky shakes his head as she turns back and looks at Petra starting to get up. Cassie runs back in for STAMP OF RELEVANCY! Another curb stomp! She turns to Ricky and smirks. Ricky stands up and takes his headset off and Cassie walks to the ropes again and grabs them as she looks out at Ricky. Lopez turns back toward Petra and is rolled up into a pin!
ONE…
TWO…
Cassie kicks out! Both her and Petra roll to their feet. Petra jumps off of the ropes and hits a springboard roundhouse! Cassie stumbles backward a few steps. Petra grabs her and swings her to the ropes and hits a spinebuster on the way back! Cassie’s eyes are wide as she rolls to her side and stands up. Petra with a leaping shoulder block to put her back on the mat! Petra picks Cassie up and positions her for a sitout facebuster!
The crowd reacts as Summer Page and Jessica Anderson come down the ramp. The official spots them and walks toward the ropes to warn them immediately. Jessica gets on the apron and argues with the official as Summer circles the ring toward Ricky. Petra follows Summer’s movements. Cassie pulls something out of her tights and fits it on her hand. She grabs Petra and clocks her and then tosses a pair of brass knuckles out of the ring!
The official turns around as he hears Petra hit the mat and Cassie quickly goes for the pin!
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Cassie! Lopez!
Winter Mae: What a cowardly move, Jessica Anderson and Summer Page had to come and help Cassie Lopez get that win!
Trick Morrison: And I don’t think it’s ending there, Winter! Look!
Ricky Rodriguez: Oh hell no! Hold on!
Cassie stands and stomps on Petra and then Summer and Jessica get into the ring and follow suit! Ricky slides in and tosses Cassie over the top rope and then goes after Summer. Jessica takes Ricky to the mat and then turns to see Lily Lopez run out! Lily and Jessica go at it and Ricky fights Summer down to the mat! Cassie pulls Summer out of the ring and Jessica rolls out and runs over to her Privileged Elite teammates as Ricky and Lily help Petra to her feet.
Trick Morrison: Well hopefully things will settle down here now, Winter!
Winter Mae: There’s a reason this brand is called Mayhem, Trick.
Trick Morrison: You’re not kid--
The commentator is cut off when the bell rings suddenly attracting the attention of everyone as the camera cuts over to find Sylvia Lopez clutching the little hammer used to ring the bell. She giggles as she drops the hammer and then waves vigorously at anyone and everyone nearby before she makes her way over to the announce table.
Winter Mae: What is this cra--
Trick Morrison: No! Don’t say the ‘c’ word with Sylvia close by! Are you trying to get yourself hurt?!
Winter Mae: What’s the prob--ACK!!!
Mae is cut off as the Bellevue Banshee rips the headset off of her and puts it on herself.
Sylvia Lopez: Sylvia has some news to give! Yes! Sylvia will be playing with Alexis Lemon in the semi-finals for the shiny! Nobody will stop Sylvia from taking the shiny! Nobody will stop Sylvia from taking the shiny!!! NOBODY WILL STOP SYLVIA FROM TAKING THE SHINY!!!
And just as quickly as she ripped it from the commentator's head, Lopez removes the headset and tosses it at Mae before laughing hysterically before she disappears back through the crowd.
Trick Morrison: It really is mayhem in this place!
Mae proceeds to then replace the headset on her head as we cut to a commercial break.
WINNER: CASSIE LOPEZ (VIA PINFALL)
