Post by Kai Morgan on Aug 2, 2022 4:06:45 GMT
We open up to a sold out crowd in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with a huge pyro display playing out in front of them! The fans in attendance are raving as we cut over to Winter Mae and Trick Morrison, ready to introduce a new week of Zion action!
Winter Mae: After a huge night of hot Zion action, we’re back with the same old red brand shenanigans! Welcome, to Monday Night Mayhem! I’m Winter Mae, joined by my broadcast partner, Trick Morrison!
Trick Morrison: Big matches on deck tonight! Anticipated debuts and a big Trios Title Main Event! Let’s get to it!
The show opens with Tommy Green standing in the middle of the ring. The crowd greets him with cheers as he is fired up to get the show started.
Tommy Green: Welcome to Mayhem! We are nine days removed from a memorable SummerBash and now…
Just then, his address gets abruptly interrupted as “Ava Of Death '' by ELIENE blares into the arena, prompting the crowd to respond to a thunderous mixed reaction; with the boos outweighing the cheers.
Just then, Brooke Cartwright, Valentina Skye, Delilah Hill & Aubrianna Powers, better known collectively as Trinity, make their way to the ring, wearing their new Trinity T-shirts and leather skirts with black heels. When they reach the ringside area, they walk around the ring once, basking in the negative reaction from the crowd, as if they care what they think. After making their rounds, they stop in front of Referee “Cueball” Carson, who is standing outside. The women give him an “evil eye” with Brooke making a motion to the ring. Snapping to the glares of the women, Carson climbs up to the ring and holds the ropes up as the ladies enter. Meanwhile, the crowd continues to let the women have it and of course, the women don't seem to care. Not wanting to cause any issues, Tommy reluctantly bends the knee before the ladies with Brooke shaking her head as Valentina snatches the microphone from him.
Valentina Skye: SHUT UP TOMMY! We are not here for your shit tonight!!
The fans continue to boo at them, but Trinity are not phased by this. Valentina then addresses the crowd in her fired-up demeanor.
Valentina Skye: Draw, Draw, Draw, DRAW! That’s what is going on lately and I don’t like it at all!
The ladies nod in agreement as Valentina continues.
Valentina Skye: The Trios championships should already be in Trinity’s hands But those BASTARDS…those boys… Illae fucking puer irrumabo! are still the Zion Trios Champions! How far do we have to go to FINALLY get what we want?!
The fans are still booing at Valentina as she paces about, making her case known to everyone.
Valentina Skye: And it’s YOU guys that don’t want to see US win because you are too DENSE to see us girls finally get what WE want! You’re afraid of how immensely superior we’re going to be, on top of what we already are. Afraid of how more insignificant you’re going to be when we reach that higher plateau in Mayhem. Well be afraid, peasants! Because it’s coming sooner than you think and there isn’t a goddamn thing you can do about it!
The boos continue to flow into the arena as Valentina presents the microphone to Aubrianna who proudly accepts and sneers at the crowd.
Aubrianna Powers: We get it. You boo and hate on us because, quite frankly, the truth hurts. You don’t want to admit that everything we have said about your precious Heroes 4 Hire is one hundred percent fact. They are NOT championship material. Call them heroes all you want but they are lame ass heroes and fraudulent champions!
The MVP takes a moment to soak in the booing from the fans, completely enjoying it. Before long, she continues to speak.
Aubrianna Powers: You want some more truth? How about the fact that these clowns have had multiple attempts to beat us. Nothing short but putting in their rear view those evil, obnoxious, socialite bitches but they couldn’t get the job done? Sure, they retained the titles. But did they beat us?
She shakes her head.
Aubrianna Powers: No! And that’s where truth number two comes into play…THEY CANNOT BEAT US! And then there’s truth number three, the truth about how heroes almost never win in the real world. Villains willing to do whatever it takes, use any shortcuts necessary, to get ahead often will succeed. Trinity has no problems being the villains and we have no problems taking those titles away from the idiot heroes by any means. Learn to love it, bitches.
The fans are still booing at them with Delilah Hill taking the microphone from Aubrianna.
Delilah Hill: The AUDACITY of you booing us shows the true colors of each and everyone of you!
The fans are still booing as a loud “Trinity Sucks” now rumbles. Valentina gets back on the microphone
Valentina Skye: TACE! OMNES ET QUICUMQUE!
The fans are still booing as the girls smirk.
Delilah Hill: What she said! All of you that are booing at us, are a disgrace to mankind. If this was Heroes 4 Hire, you would be DOWN on your knees and praising them when all of you know that they are NOTHING, but weak boys who cannot defeat strong and powerful women like us!
The fans are booing with Brooke stepping up.
Brooke Cartwright: We are through playing around. TONIGHT Heroes 4 Hire, we finish this! No more controversies, no more excuses! Trinity WILL BE the Trios Champions; standing tall with the foundation of Mayhem firmly under our feet! And the three of you will forever be haunted by the fact that even the “Mightiest Of Heroes” has to….
Then, in unison, the ladies point their fingers down with intense stares as Brooke continues.
Brooke Cartwright: ….BEND THE KNEE!!!!!
The crowd continues to fire away with their mixed reactions as the ladies hold on to their position for a few seconds more. Brooke then tosses the microphone back to Tommy as the ladies leave the ring, with the crowd still bringing the heat with their reaction and “Ava Of Death” playing the ladies out.
Backstage, we could see Austin St. Croix and Sayge Gonzalez of Datadames being interviewed by Marina Flores for Mayhem, as they sported matching gear with the black and silver almost Raiders like color scheme.
Marina Flores: "We had new champions crowned at SummerBash, and the Meguism are starting their run with an open challenge. And the first one to answer are the Datadames. You both are pretty confident about your match, what do you have to say about your opponents?"
She said, passing the mic over to Sayge, who speaks about the upcoming match.
Sayge Gonzalez: "First off, definitely appreciate Meguism for not being cowards, ducking us and hiding behind a gangly hag with crow's feet. No, they want to build this division properly, and that's fine by us. And, after all, the fans will appreciate this fight a lot more than a pointless rematch that just won't matter."
Austin St. Croix: "That's beside the point, the match that is relevant is the Meguism against the Datadames, two of the top teams in this business, and for the Zion Tag Team Championships! No other entities in this fight, no other variables. This way we can genuinely see who is the better team."
Sayge Gonzalez: "Austin and I are going to give you more fight than the Gemstones or the Bitch Dolls could ever bring you! We…"
As Sayge was speaking, Nami and Maki would arrive on the scene and clap their hands before opens their mouths to speak on their own accord.
Maki Megumi: "Well, well… YOU will give us more fights than The Gemstones and The Bisque Dolls? Remember the last time when we met? You end up with the team who laid on the mat, not us. And especially you are the team who was beaten by our finisher. Okay, at least when we ask for a challenger you accepted like Nami told before we will dominate the tag team division. WE WILL beat all of the teams in this division. You see when not having someone cheated on us they lost. You get the chance and now it's your chance to impress us."
Nami Megumi pats Maki Megumi's shoulder before stepping up to the front of Maki and front of Sayge Gonzalez and Austin St. Croix of the Datadames and lift Zion Wrestling Tag Team Championship up above her head.
Nami Megumi: "YOU think you will beat us for this? So, sorry. I give you too much hope and we give you too much confidence. But so sorry if I cut off your HOPE for my titles. I ask for the challenger but I will not give more hope to our challenger. At the end of this match I will take the Zion Wrestling Tag Team Championship back with me."
Sayge would step to Nami, not backing down from them at all, as she wasn't intimidated by the champions. The brash, cocky Coney Island native would talk back to her.
Sayge Gonzalez: "It ain't thinking, it's knowing. You're about to witness the strength of street knowledge when Austin and I get you in that ring and mug you for those titles."
She said, ready for a fight, as Austin would start to pull her partner back, as the coolest head in this match.
Austin St. Croix: "Hey, hey… chill. There's no need to beat our chests like a bunch of macho neanderthals, Sayge. Let's save this for the ring, where it really matters. See you girls out there soon."
Austin said, as Sayge looked at her briefly, before back to Nami, as Nami Megumi shrugged and let The Datadames walk out of the room, with Nami and Maki grinning wickedly and watching The Datadames walk away before the scene would begin to fade out.
Match #1: DataDames vs The Meguism © (Zion Wrestling Tag Team Championship Match)
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!
Introducing first…at a combined weight of 299 lbs…the team of Austin St. Croix and Sayge Gonzalez…The DataDames!
And their opponents…from Okinawa, Japan…at a combined weight of 225 lbs...they are the Zion Wrestling TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONS!...the team of Nami and Maki Megumi…THE! MEGUISM!
Maki Megumi and Sayge Gonzalez start off for their teams here as they go for a Collar-and-Elbow Tie Up! The two struggle for control from the start, but Gonzalez easily gets the better of the exchange, shoving Maki to the mat off the hold. Maki rolls to knee, staring down a ready Gonzalez as she tells her to bring it on! Maki re-evaluates her strategy, getting her feet before slowly approaching Gonzalez! She looks to grapple with her once again, but this turns out to be a trap! She rolls underneath an attempted Clothesline from Gonzalez, kicking her right behind the knee once behind her! He follows up, running the ropes for a Shining Wizard! Gonzalez ducks underneath however, with Maki flying in front of her! Gonzalez takes advantage of this, lifting her off the mat and throwing her down with a German Suplex! Maki surprisingly rolls to her feet, seemingly even more fried up than before! But Gonzalez cuts that off real quick, catching her with a European Uppercut that knocks her back into the Dames’ corner! Gonzalez tags in Austin St. Croix, before getting Maki on her shoulders for a Samoan Drop! St. Croix hops in with a combination Jumping Neckbreaker! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Maki! St. Croix gets her up to her feet, looking for a Hammerlock Suplex! Maki slips out of the move however, getting behind St. Croix and dropping her with an Inverted Exploder Suplex! She crawls over to her corner, tagging in Nami Megumi as St. Croix tries to recover! Nami waits for her chance Springboarding off the top rope and nailing St. Croix with a Hurricanrana! St. Croix gets to her feet, running straight into Dropkick from Nami! St. Croix perseveres however, rushing right back to Nami with a Clothesline! She ducks underneath it however, getting St. Croix into a Ripcord position before pulling her in for a Knee Strike! She looks to end this, going for Ryo no Ikari! But St. Croix catches the leg, before ducking underneath an attempted Enziguri by Nami to get her in a Wheelbarrow position! She pulls her up, turning her around in mid air before bringing her down with a JUMPING CUTTER!! St. Croix with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Nami! St. Croix gets her in position, looking for the Wonder Wheel! Maki intercepts the Moonlight Drive however, rushing her with RYO NO IKARI!! SUPERKICK TO ST. CROIX!! Sayge Gonzalez intercepts now, bringing Maki to the mat with a Double Leg Takedown! She starts to spin her around now, looking incapacitate her with the Cyclone! But before she can complete the Swing, Nami intercepts with a RYO NO IKARI OF HER OWN!! Gonzalez and Maki roll out of the ring, with Nami looking to bring her attention back to St. Croix! She traps her however, getting her in an Inside Cradle Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Nami! St. Croix tries to get to her feet, but it’s too late for her! Nami hits the ropes, nailing her from behind with TSUNAMI!! LAST SHOT CONNECTS!! Nami with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONS!...THE MEGUISM!!
Winter Mae: First defense in the books for The Meguism!
Trick Morrison: And it looks like we’re not the only ones impressed!
Nami and Maki collect their belts, backing up the ramp and into a waiting Evangeline Sinclair! The two look at her, confused, until she beckons them both to the back as we fade out!
WINNERS: THE MEGUISM (CHAMPIONSHIPS RETAINED)
RESULT: PINFALL
Seven seconds tick away as the scene begins to unfold on the screen. The rush of moving water floods into the viewers’ eardrums. A quick tilt of the camera reveals the culprit―a gigantic pond. Rocks of all types of sizes line the edge of the pond, along with a variety of plant life. Bright lavender Rabenda plants provide a vibrant splash of color. But the main attraction is the water itself. Translucent in nature. Crystal clear. A quick cut of the camera catches a school of white and orange Koi fish darting down the center of the pond.
A few moments pass before a figure slowly strolls into the frame. Camera pans over to reveal a Japanese woman. To those who are in the know, the woman happens to be QUEEN Sakamoto. Her hair is cut short and maintained. Her black and plum haori jacket is complemented by a black top and shorts. A dark pair of Michael Kors sandals completes her ensemble.
The woman gazes out at the pond for a brief moment as the camera operator attempts to move a little closer. A pebble is sent flying into the pond as they do. The woman cuts her eyes sharply towards the camera and snaps her fingers.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Please be mindful of your steps. Believe it or not, you are standing on sacred ground.
She turns her attention back to the water. The pebble had startled some of the Koi. A few brave ones shake off their jitters and begin swimming again.
QUEEN Sakamoto: This area used to be unkempt many, many years ago. Weeds and dead grass choked out any life that dared to take root here. It became a blight on the community. And because of that, the city elected to do something about it. They hired a designer to turn this wasteland into a masterpiece. That designer was my grandfather.
She places her hands into her pockets.
QUEEN Sakamoto: I’ve convened at this pond countless times over the years. It calms me. It brings me peace. And at times, it reminds me of what I am.
There’s a loud splash in the water as a particularly chunky Koi is caught doing a lap. Its smaller comrades shift to the left to give it room to operate.
QUEEN Sakamoto: What am I?
A second passes.
QUEEN Sakamoto: I am a professional wrestler.
A snap of the fingers follows as soon as those words leave her lips.
QUEEN Sakamoto: No. That is incorrect. I am the embodiment of professional wrestling.
The woman nods her head as the corner of her lip arches upward into a tiny crooked smile.
QUEEN Sakamoto: I am the product of over half a century of blood, sweat, and tears. My grandmother paved the road. My mother used that road to explore and travel the globe. And I shall use that road to launch myself into the stratosphere.
She keeps her eyes on the husky Koi as it maneuvers its way through the water.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Being gifted? Being talented? It comes with an enormous cost. The days and nights are lonesome. It feels as if the world wants to shackle you to the ground; perhaps the fear of your ascent into the heavens is far too daunting. And the only person that you can truly trust is the one that’s staring back at you in the mirror.
QUEEN’s gaze is unmoving as a few seconds tick away.
QUEEN Sakamoto: A big fish in a small pond―it’s a phrase that I’ve heard used to describe my tenure within this sport. It’s fascinating how some people are praised and revered for sticking with their home promotion, while others are arbitrarily shunned for not “branching out.” It is a hateful criticism that is forged and fortified by jealousy. And I’ve ignored those critics for the majority of my career. But in this instance, I ultimately elected to oblige them. A dog needs a bone every once in a while.
Her own joke causes her to let out a stifled chuckle.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Besides, it’s really an issue for me. I am the most talented wrestler that this generation has ever seen, after all. All the constant travel does seem like it might become tedious, but I will manage. I always do.
There’s a firm nod of the head.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Though, I suppose that begs a question―why Zion Wrestling? With my prowess, I could have chosen any promotion in the entire world. And yet, I chose the Mayhem brand. Why?
Another small pause follows.
QUEEN Sakamoto: I kept on hearing that Zion employed some of the best wrestlers in the world. It kept coming up over and over and over again. And quite frankly? I didn’t believe all of the hype. And so, I decided to lace up my boots and see what’s really going on here. A novel idea, right? Though, I’m not expecting much, given what I’ve seen first hand.
That right hand of hers escapes her pocket. QUEEN runs her fingers through hair twice before she turns her head a bit and peers into the camera’s lens.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Zara Ivory. You are the unfortunate soul tasked with facing me in my debut match. And the first image of you that lingers in my mind is quite telling. It isn’t a triumphant photo. No. The polaroid consists of Reina Mendoza nearly sending you to the afterlife with a chokeslam.
A roll of the eyes and a shake of the head follow.
QUEEN Sakamoto: SummerBash just wasn’t your outing, was it? I watched all the other competitors in that invitational match fight with all of their little mights, vying for their chance to hoist that Zion Wrestling Championship high into the air. All of them, except for you. You were getting beat in the head or kicked in the face at every camera cut. Your hopes and dreams of winning that championship went out of the door the moment that bell rang. Any trained eye could discern that. Therefore, let me ask you this: am I honestly supposed to take you seriously?
Although the question is clearly rhetorical, QUEEN pauses as if an answer might manifest.
QUEEN Sakamoto: There is a distinct difference between you and I. Professional wrestling was a dream that you cultivated later in life. And the thing about dreams is that you can chase them half-heartedly if you so desire. However, wrestling was never my dream. Wrestling was my destiny. It is what I was born to do. That’s why I am going to win this match. I am the real deal; you are a pretender. And there’s no place for your kind at my side.
QUEEN rests her right index finger on her chin as she looks upward. A couple of lingering thoughts run through her brain.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Before I bring this video to a close, I must speak to you, Faye Brown. You are going to be faced with one of the biggest challenges of your life in the not too distant future. I take a step forward as each day passes. And I sincerely hope that you are ready by the time I reach you. There won’t be another feel-good story at the end of it.
A nasty smirk begins to creep across QUEEN’s face as she begins to face the pond again. The picture slowly fades out.
The scene cuts backstage as Reo Ojima is in the middle of a deep stretch against a concrete wall. The old man is dressed in his wrestling gear. A white towel and a black mouthpiece lay on a table next to Reo, along with a lit Cigar that lies on the mouthpiece. Reo pushes off against the wall and stares a hole into the camera as he reaches over to the towel so that he can wipe his face off.
Tossing the towel back onto the table, Reo addresses the camera in his native Japanese. Luckily for the viewers at home, English Subtitles appear at the bottom of the screen.
Reo Ojima: “You know how long a flight from Japan to Las Vegas is? It took about 13 hours. 13 fucking hours. All for what? A few days in Vegas? I know old farts like me like to waste our money at casinos but I’ve got more important things to do with my life than waste my last remaining fictional days on this miserable planet on a machine. I have students to train. I have wrestling matches to prepare for. I have a wife that hates my guts.
Reo pauses as he takes a quick swig from a water bottle.
Reo Ojima: “30 plus years in this business. 30 years where I’ve paid my dues with a mountain of bodies and a swimming pool full of blood with my own blood and the blood of my opponents. I’ve held multiple titles over my historic career and I’ve carried companies on my back. I’m battle ready and battle tested.
Tossing the water bottle off screen, Reo gets even more pissed off as he starts to point at the camera.
Reo Ojima: “But what does this company do? You spit in my face by putting me up against a wrestler that doesn’t deserve to be in the ring with me. I could be having five star matches with your current top talent or I could be going toe to toe with your top champion. But instead you waste my time, the company's time, the locker rooms time, and the fans' time by putting me in the ring with a 3 minute squash match.
Reo does his best to calm himself as he reaches over and takes a few drags from the cigar.
Reo Ojima: “So “Ball”, if you’re listening, it’s nothing personal. It’s just business. And right now, I’m tired and ticked off and the only way I’m going to be satisfied by being fucked over like this is by fucking you over. Either with a knee to the face, an elbow to the nose, or a fist to your eye socket.”
Placing the towel around his neck, placing the mouthpiece on his right ear, and placing the cigar in his mouth, Reo addresses the camera one last time.
Reo Ojima: “This is your first and final warning to Zion higher ups. Don’t disrespect me again.
With those final words, Reo walks off to his match.
Match #2: Reo Ojima vs The Ball
Ojima doesn’t waste his time rushing after The Ball off the bell, instead imploring the young jobber to come to him instead. The veteran clutches his knees, with the joints obviously causing him trouble here! The Ball approaches him, only to come to find out that this was all a ruse, with Ojima catching him with a Throat Chop! The Ball staggers back, with Ojima catching up to him with a Knee Lift! He pulls The Ball into the corner, laying into him with a Knife Edge Chop, then another, then another! Ojima just keeps nailing him with Chops in the corner to an almost insane degree! He finally releases him from the corner, pulling right into an OJIMA SPINEBUSTER!! Hhe gets the fans riled up, pulling The Ball to his feet before nailing him with the LAST CALL!! RUNNING POWERSLAM CONNECTS!! Ojima with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
NO! Ojima pulls The Ball out of the pin, pulling him back to his feet and pushing him into the corner before hitting the Chaos Theory, before transitioning into an Armbar to complete the OJIMA SPECIAL!! The Ball doesn’t take long to tap out here!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Reo! Ojima!
Ojima stands over The Ball as we fade out!
WINNER: REO OJIMA
RESULT: SUBMISSION
The scene opens with the manager of the Heroes for Hire, Gregory Murphy, appearing on the screen backstage, with his signature slimy grin on his face as he rubs his hands together. Alongside him are his clients, the current and defending Trios Champions, Liam Richardson, Miles Watson and Takashi Shinobu, all wearing their championship belts around their waists.
Gregory Murphy: If you're a Heroes for Hire fan, then you're a fan of professional wrestling.
Murphy pauses for a moment, looking at his group with a look of pride and joy.
Gregory Murphy: I'm a man of simple taste, I like professional wrestling and I like people who kick ass at it, who won't stand any shit from anyone. Combine that together and what you have is this team right here. Since we arrived here in Zion Wrestling, we have put on clinic after clinic, match of the year contender after match of the year contender, on repeat - all year round and that's what happened at Summerbash 2022. When the Heroes for Hires went up against Trinity for a second time in seven days, we knew that we were going to be in for a fight - especially after that draw at Night of Champions, we knew that Trinity we're going to bring their A game and that's exactly what they did.
Aubrianna Powers, Brooke Cartwright and Valentina Skye - you know what, if there's one thing that you ladies have proven over the last couple of weeks, is that maybe you guys aren't such losers after all. It's funny because in these last few matches, you guys have managed to revitalize yourselves and compete on the highest levels - do you wanna know why? It's because you're up against the very best, and you ladies know that.
We elevated their games and they elevated ours. They pushed us to our very limits and in doing so, we created a classic that generations will be talking about as one of the greatest bouts in our time. The Ladder Match, The Tornado Trio... what we're doing here, it runs deeper than you ladies know, we're creating a dynasty, if you will... and Trinity will be part of that story, but in our story, there's no sweet happy ending for you, for all your efforts and all your best attempts - the sad reality is, you still haven't been able to get the job done. Do you really believe that's going to change? How many times have you guys sold yourselves on that narrative?
We've been in the best forms of our lives, all over the world, every single promotion we're in, we're killing it right now - let's not lie to ourselves, and you can see it too. New Frontier Wrestling, we're on the verge of conquering. SKYFIRE Wrestling, conquering. Zion Wrestling, conquering, and there's more promotions, more titles we're trying to get our hands on. We're the team to beat right now and the fact that you ladies haven't, probably makes you sick to your stomach's... you've been hunting these titles, wanting them ever since their inceptions, and you've been ever so close to the summit but haven't quite been able to make it, not quite... we reached the summit, done so after a meteoric rise to the top and we're not stopping ladies, it's only up from here! The Heroes for Hire, are at your service!
Gregory Murphy: I'm a man of simple taste, I like professional wrestling and I like people who kick ass at it, who won't stand any shit from anyone. Combine that together and what you have is this team right here. Since we arrived here in Zion Wrestling, we have put on clinic after clinic, match of the year contender after match of the year contender, on repeat - all year round and that's what happened at Summerbash 2022. When the Heroes for Hires went up against Trinity for a second time in seven days, we knew that we were going to be in for a fight - especially after that draw at Night of Champions, we knew that Trinity we're going to bring their A game and that's exactly what they did.
Aubrianna Powers, Brooke Cartwright and Valentina Skye - you know what, if there's one thing that you ladies have proven over the last couple of weeks, is that maybe you guys aren't such losers after all. It's funny because in these last few matches, you guys have managed to revitalize yourselves and compete on the highest levels - do you wanna know why? It's because you're up against the very best, and you ladies know that.
We elevated their games and they elevated ours. They pushed us to our very limits and in doing so, we created a classic that generations will be talking about as one of the greatest bouts in our time. The Ladder Match, The Tornado Trio... what we're doing here, it runs deeper than you ladies know, we're creating a dynasty, if you will... and Trinity will be part of that story, but in our story, there's no sweet happy ending for you, for all your efforts and all your best attempts - the sad reality is, you still haven't been able to get the job done. Do you really believe that's going to change? How many times have you guys sold yourselves on that narrative?
We've been in the best forms of our lives, all over the world, every single promotion we're in, we're killing it right now - let's not lie to ourselves, and you can see it too. New Frontier Wrestling, we're on the verge of conquering. SKYFIRE Wrestling, conquering. Zion Wrestling, conquering, and there's more promotions, more titles we're trying to get our hands on. We're the team to beat right now and the fact that you ladies haven't, probably makes you sick to your stomach's... you've been hunting these titles, wanting them ever since their inceptions, and you've been ever so close to the summit but haven't quite been able to make it, not quite... we reached the summit, done so after a meteoric rise to the top and we're not stopping ladies, it's only up from here! The Heroes for Hire, are at your service!
As Murphy finishes his sentence, he takes a step back to allow Watson some time in the forefront.
Miles Watson: All week we've had to listen to ya'll bitch and moan, cry and complain cause shit didn't go your way, well guess what ladies - shit didn't exactly go our way either... we never expected these last two matches to go to draws, but they have. Things don't always go to plan, but we've adapted to it, changed up our strategy each time and have come back with more fire and passion. Ya'll don't see us as worthy champions because we haven't been able to beat ya'll, and I get it - I really do, because we haven't... but what ya'll are forgetting, is that no matter what, we're the ones who had to win these titles, which we did when we beat Las Olvidadas.
Something you guys weren't able to do when you had the shot... in fact, ya'll have challenged for these titles more times than any other team in this company, and time after time, ya'll have dropped the ball and failed! And ya'll wanna talk to us about not being worthy champions? We're still the damned champions, aren't we? Something ya'll haven't been able to say since you've been here. It's funny how ya'll wanna talk about us choking our last matches against ya'll, as if ya'll haven't been choking the whole time you've been here!
Ya'll wanna talk about pressure, when there's evidence of ya'll not being able to handle the pressure... you're a bunch of hypocrites, spoutin' a bunch of bullshit masquerading as insight, when in reality ya'll don't know what the hell you're talkin' about! Ya'll wanna talk about how you should've been the FIRST trio's champions...
Well if ya'll deserved it so damned much, it would've happened - and ya'll still wouldn't have to be chasing for these titles, but you are. This is the reality of your worlds and ya'll better acknowledge that, because the reality of ours, is that we're the champions. And it don't matter how we get the job done, as long as we damn do and I promise ya'll tonight ain't gonna be no draw, it's gonna be a fight until there's only one of us left standing!
Something you guys weren't able to do when you had the shot... in fact, ya'll have challenged for these titles more times than any other team in this company, and time after time, ya'll have dropped the ball and failed! And ya'll wanna talk to us about not being worthy champions? We're still the damned champions, aren't we? Something ya'll haven't been able to say since you've been here. It's funny how ya'll wanna talk about us choking our last matches against ya'll, as if ya'll haven't been choking the whole time you've been here!
Ya'll wanna talk about pressure, when there's evidence of ya'll not being able to handle the pressure... you're a bunch of hypocrites, spoutin' a bunch of bullshit masquerading as insight, when in reality ya'll don't know what the hell you're talkin' about! Ya'll wanna talk about how you should've been the FIRST trio's champions...
Well if ya'll deserved it so damned much, it would've happened - and ya'll still wouldn't have to be chasing for these titles, but you are. This is the reality of your worlds and ya'll better acknowledge that, because the reality of ours, is that we're the champions. And it don't matter how we get the job done, as long as we damn do and I promise ya'll tonight ain't gonna be no draw, it's gonna be a fight until there's only one of us left standing!
A smirk plasters on the face of Watson, who can't help it.
Miles Watson: Everybody wants these titles, everybody wants to be called the best team in the world, but not everybody can say that, only one team can. We've been the highlight of the show, every single time we've been on the screen and that ain't stopping anytime soon! We're the best team in the world right now and we're going to prove that tonight when we beat your asses and retain these Trio's Championships, ending this feud once and for all!
Richardson steps into the forefront, taking off his championship from his waist and placing it on his shoulder, shuffling it up as a smile etches onto his face.
Liam Richardson: The world is our oyster, and like we've been sayin', we're just getting started.
Miles Watson: Preach, tell em Rich!
Liam Richardson: We've got the world in the palm of our hands, nothing can stop us! Takashi Shinobu, the Golden fuckin' Ace. Miles Watson - The TECHINCAL Marvel! And me of course, The Pro Puro Artist; Liam Richardson, we've already proven we're a formidable team, we've already done it on the biggest stages of them all, these championships right here are proof of that.
He shuffles it up his shoulder once more, a grin stretching on his face as he does so whilst Watson rubs his hands on his championship belt buckled around his waist, nodding his head as in agreement.
Miles Watson: Ain't that the truth! You're spittin' right now, Rich - why don't these cats believe us?
Liam Richardson: Well that's easy, Miles. They don't believe us because they're jealous, jealous that we've been able to get our hands on these before them, jealous that we've been riding this wave of positivity and love from the fans, whilst all they get is boo's and jeers! But this didn't just spring up upon us, we earnt these championships every step of the way whilst affirming we were gonna do so. None of these false promises and fallacies. You guys have been sayin' the absolute most and it's like it's playing on a boom box, over and over, louder and louder...
He shakes his head in disappointment, clenching his fist.
Liam Richardson: The world is our oyster, and like we've been sayin', we're just getting started.
Miles Watson: Preach, tell em Rich!
Liam Richardson: We've got the world in the palm of our hands, nothing can stop us! Takashi Shinobu, the Golden fuckin' Ace. Miles Watson - The TECHINCAL Marvel! And me of course, The Pro Puro Artist; Liam Richardson, we've already proven we're a formidable team, we've already done it on the biggest stages of them all, these championships right here are proof of that.
He shuffles it up his shoulder once more, a grin stretching on his face as he does so whilst Watson rubs his hands on his championship belt buckled around his waist, nodding his head as in agreement.
Miles Watson: Ain't that the truth! You're spittin' right now, Rich - why don't these cats believe us?
Liam Richardson: Well that's easy, Miles. They don't believe us because they're jealous, jealous that we've been able to get our hands on these before them, jealous that we've been riding this wave of positivity and love from the fans, whilst all they get is boo's and jeers! But this didn't just spring up upon us, we earnt these championships every step of the way whilst affirming we were gonna do so. None of these false promises and fallacies. You guys have been sayin' the absolute most and it's like it's playing on a boom box, over and over, louder and louder...
He shakes his head in disappointment, clenching his fist.
Liam Richardson: ..You guys were so adamant that you were gonna beat us, you were so convinced that it was going to happen, but it didn't. You couldn't get the job done on two occasions, and the way you guys have been crying about it, you'd think you were never given a chance! But you have had that chance, on multiple occasions, and I'm getting sick and tired of you guys underestimating us, writing us off, as if we haven't been the most dominant force in this company since we came in! We've been doing the dirty work, working our asses off to to get to where we are! But as much as we're pissed off, as much as we're angry right now and wanna get the job done, we're also glad Trinity because you ladies have shown us something. In these matches, like Miles and Greg have been saying, we've created a bit of history - stolen the show, each and every time. But all things have to come to a bloody end, don't they? And tonight, you'll come to yours. None of this bendin' the knee bullshit...
Richardson pauses, allowing a smirk to take over his face.
Liam Richardson: ..The only ones who are gonna be bendin' the knee, are you lot, after the bell goes and we're the ones left standing, with our championships! It's a load of bollocks saying we're not worthy champions, treating us as if we're some kids who haven't been here long enough, and well you're right in some respect - we still made it here, with the titles you guys have only dreamed of capturing!
Shinobu steps forward.
Takashi Shinobu: I've been fortunate to call Zion Wrestling my home for the last few months, and it has treated me as such. It's brought me great joy being able to walk into that ring and perform alongside my brothers, as the defending Trio's Champions, it's one of the greatest honours I've accomplished so far in my career. I don't want to let that slip, I can't! I know that championship reigns don't last forever, I'm not so naive to believe otherwise, but still there's a fire inside of me, one that burns and keeps me going, keeps me thinking about wanting to put these titles on the map, which we will!
When we won these titles at Clarity, we made a vow to elevate these championships and make them the most desirable in the industry! We've already had two back to back classics against Trinity, with a third one tonight. We want to make it through so we can defend these championships all over the world, every week - on Mayhem, on Fusion, it doesn't matter to us, we'll be there! I'm a believer in manifestation and we've manifested this, we spoke into existence. The Summer of Shinobu isn't over, we've still got a whole month to get through! Together, the Heroes for Hire are going to continue to make history here in Zion! We are going to close this chapter with Trinity once and for all, proving that we are the best trio's team in the world!
When we won these titles at Clarity, we made a vow to elevate these championships and make them the most desirable in the industry! We've already had two back to back classics against Trinity, with a third one tonight. We want to make it through so we can defend these championships all over the world, every week - on Mayhem, on Fusion, it doesn't matter to us, we'll be there! I'm a believer in manifestation and we've manifested this, we spoke into existence. The Summer of Shinobu isn't over, we've still got a whole month to get through! Together, the Heroes for Hire are going to continue to make history here in Zion! We are going to close this chapter with Trinity once and for all, proving that we are the best trio's team in the world!
The scene gradually fades with all members of the group posing for the cameras.
Match #3: Sylvia Lopez & Chris Matthews vs Ricky Rodriguez and Jennie Fenix
Vivian Blake: The following tag team contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: Introducing first…from Grand Rapids, Michigan…weighing in at 217 lbs…Chris! Matthews!
And his partner, from the Lunatic Asylum…weighing in at 117 lbs…Sylvia! Lopez!
And their opponents…at a combined weight of 310 lbs…Ricky Rodriguez and Jennie! Fenix!
Winter Mae: Mayhem’s resident power couple set to do battle here tonight! It’ll be interesting to see how this makeshift team of Matthews and Lopez fares against them tonight!
Trick Morrison: Sylvia doesn’t play well with others, it might be a bit touch and go here!
Fenix starts the match for her team, with Lopez and Matthews still deliberating their corner! Matthews looks ready to go, telling Sylvia to go to her corner so he can start the match! Sylvia refuses however, telling Matthews that she wants first up! An argument ensues until Sylvia eventually and surprisingly relents, letting Matthews have it! She looks as though she’s about to step back through the ropes, but just when Matthews has his back turned, she rushes past him and into Fenix! She takes her to the mat with a Lou Thesz Press before laying into her with a mountain of strikes to the head! She pulls Fenix back to her feet, looking for a Swinging Neckbreaker to take her down, but Fenix reverses, pushing Lopez into the ropes and pulling her in for an O’Connor Roll Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Lopez, but Fenix is right back on her with a Superkick! She brings Lopez to the corner, tagging in Ricky Rodriguez before pulling Lopez back and Irish Whipping her right into a Springboard Dropkick from him! He gets her to her feet now, grabbing hold of her head and rushing to the ropes to deliver a Tornado DDT! But Lopez manages to get the reversal, pushing Rodriguez onto the apron instead, before clattering him with an Uppercut that sends him to the floor below! It’s by this point that Matthews reaches out for the tag! Lopez gives him a good once over, before instead opting to hit the ropes and nail a recovering Rodriguez with a Baseball Slide! She throws him back into the ring for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Rodriguez! Lopez looks to end things here, grabbing hold of Rodriguez’s fingers in an attempt to break them, however Rodriguez begins to fight back, looking to shove Lopez away with his free hand! Lopez doesn’t relieve her grasp however, leading to Rodriguez eventually pushing her into the corner! This all comes to no use, with Lopez winding up to snap Rodriguez’s fingers! But just then, Chris Matthews intervenes, tagging himself in on Lopez! She looks at him with a glare of offense as he enters the ring and lays into Matthews! Her rage begins to amplify as it continues to be ignored by both Matthews and Rodriguez! Matthews eventually battens Rodriguez down to his knees, getting him position for BuckleBomb! However, Rodriguez reverses, taking Matthews’ shoulders to the mat with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb instead! He keeps him trapped for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Matthews! He regains momentum, rolling to his feet off the pin and going for a Kick to the side of the head! He hits the ropes now, nailing Rodriguez with REIGN OF THUNDER!! CURB STOMP CONNECTS!! He turns around however, right into a Clothesline from Sylvia Lopez! She pulls her own partner up, nailing him with the LUNATIC COMBINATION!! Matthews falls to the mat, with Rodriguez eventually recovering and seeing what Lopez had done. He takes advantage, climbing to the top rope and hitting a SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! Rodriguez with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…Ricky Rodriguez and Jennie! Fenix!
Winter Mae: Well there goes the answer to your earlier question Trick!
Trick Morrison: Chris Matthews can’t be happy with how this turned out, or with Sylvia Lopez for that matter!
Rodriguez and Fenix celebrate, with Lopez backing up the ramp, pointing and laughing at Matthews as we fade out!
WINNERS: RICKY RODRIGUEZ & JENNIE FENIX
RESULT: PINFALL
Match #3: Sylvia Lopez & Chris Matthews vs Ricky Rodriguez and Jennie Fenix
Vivian Blake: The following tag team contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: Introducing first…from Grand Rapids, Michigan…weighing in at 217 lbs…Chris! Matthews!
And his partner, from the Lunatic Asylum…weighing in at 117 lbs…Sylvia! Lopez!
And their opponents…at a combined weight of 310 lbs…Ricky Rodriguez and Jennie! Fenix!
Winter Mae: Mayhem’s resident power couple set to do battle here tonight! It’ll be interesting to see how this makeshift team of Matthews and Lopez fares against them tonight!
Trick Morrison: Sylvia doesn’t play well with others, it might be a bit touch and go here!
Fenix starts the match for her team, with Lopez and Matthews still deliberating their corner! Matthews looks ready to go, telling Sylvia to go to her corner so he can start the match! Sylvia refuses however, telling Matthews that she wants first up! An argument ensues until Sylvia eventually and surprisingly relents, letting Matthews have it! She looks as though she’s about to step back through the ropes, but just when Matthews has his back turned, she rushes past him and into Fenix! She takes her to the mat with a Lou Thesz Press before laying into her with a mountain of strikes to the head! She pulls Fenix back to her feet, looking for a Swinging Neckbreaker to take her down, but Fenix reverses, pushing Lopez into the ropes and pulling her in for an O’Connor Roll Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Lopez, but Fenix is right back on her with a Superkick! She brings Lopez to the corner, tagging in Ricky Rodriguez before pulling Lopez back and Irish Whipping her right into a Springboard Dropkick from him! He gets her to her feet now, grabbing hold of her head and rushing to the ropes to deliver a Tornado DDT! But Lopez manages to get the reversal, pushing Rodriguez onto the apron instead, before clattering him with an Uppercut that sends him to the floor below! It’s by this point that Matthews reaches out for the tag! Lopez gives him a good once over, before instead opting to hit the ropes and nail a recovering Rodriguez with a Baseball Slide! She throws him back into the ring for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Rodriguez! Lopez looks to end things here, grabbing hold of Rodriguez’s fingers in an attempt to break them, however Rodriguez begins to fight back, looking to shove Lopez away with his free hand! Lopez doesn’t relieve her grasp however, leading to Rodriguez eventually pushing her into the corner! This all comes to no use, with Lopez winding up to snap Rodriguez’s fingers! But just then, Chris Matthews intervenes, tagging himself in on Lopez! She looks at him with a glare of offense as he enters the ring and lays into Matthews! Her rage begins to amplify as it continues to be ignored by both Matthews and Rodriguez! Matthews eventually battens Rodriguez down to his knees, getting him position for BuckleBomb! However, Rodriguez reverses, taking Matthews’ shoulders to the mat with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb instead! He keeps him trapped for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Matthews! He regains momentum, rolling to his feet off the pin and going for a Kick to the side of the head! He hits the ropes now, nailing Rodriguez with REIGN OF THUNDER!! CURB STOMP CONNECTS!! He turns around however, right into a Clothesline from Sylvia Lopez! She pulls her own partner up, nailing him with the LUNATIC COMBINATION!! Matthews falls to the mat, with Rodriguez eventually recovering and seeing what Lopez had done. He takes advantage, climbing to the top rope and hitting a SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! Rodriguez with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…Ricky Rodriguez and Jennie! Fenix!
Winter Mae: Well there goes the answer to your earlier question Trick!
Trick Morrison: Chris Matthews can’t be happy with how this turned out, or with Sylvia Lopez for that matter!
Rodriguez and Fenix celebrate, with Lopez backing up the ramp, pointing and laughing at Matthews as we fade out!
WINNERS: RICKY RODRIGUEZ & JENNIE FENIX
RESULT: PINFALL
