Zion Wrestling Presents...Friday Night Fusion Episode 51!!

[Kai Morgan]

We come in to a sold out Ball Arena! A huge pyro set goes off over the stage as we cut to the announce table!

Eddie Red Apples: We’re here live in the great state of Denver, looking to cap off a week of Zion action! Welcome everyone..to Friday Night Fusion! I’m Eddie Red Apples, joined as always by Amber Westgate!

Amber Westgate: Tonight’s gonna be a huge one folks! More tournament matches ahead of Victory Series in three weeks! Not to mention two tag team title matches on one show! And it all kicks off with two of Fusion’s best squaring off once again in a match that’s sure not to disappoint!



We see Daria walking to a gym in some of her own athletic gear, as she spoke out in a disembodied voice while lumbering up to square up to a heavy bag.

Daria Dorsey: "I had let my own cockiness get the best of me. I'd been broken down in my ring, beaten and battered by people that were hungry and willing to do whatever they had to to get by... there's only one thing to do."

She said, as Daria would start to wail on the heavy bag, looking to rebuild her condition and get her hunger back.

Daria Dorsey: "It's time to rebuild. This isn't some stepping stone to a movie career for me. This is my sport! These are my trials and tribulations, and I choose to overcome them."

She said, as Daria herself would work on combos on the heavybag, before transitioning to her weightlifting.

Daria Dorsey: "I don't treat my body like a temple to thirsttrap on Twitter. I'm here to be the best goddamn wrestler I can be, and reclaim my title. I am the Zenith of Zion Wrestling... and I'm not going anywhere any time soon. Serena Riot may be the first name I come across, and no disrespect to her. She's a great fighter, but, I'm gonna take down anyone in my way."

She said, as the camera would fade out to the opening package for Fusion.



Match #1: Daria Dorsey vs Serena Riot

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first…from Cleveland, Ohio…weighing in at 150 lbs…”The GOAT”...Serena! Riot!

And her opponent…from Rochester, New York…weighing in at 152 lbs…she is the Zenith of Zion…Daria! Dorsey!

Eddie Red Apples: Daria Dorsey stepping into familiar territory for her first match and nearly two months here! It doesn’t feel like too long ago when she and Serena Riot were main-eventing the first Fusion of the year for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Amber Westgate: Both competitors have grown since then in a “addition by subtraction” sort of way, Eddie! Both of them have lost that gold, but in the process have gotten even hungrier to get back to the top of the mountain! This match right here is gonna prove above all else who’s the hungrier of the two!




Riot and Dorsey approach the center of the ring, each of them gauging the other before going for a Collar-and-Elbow Tie Up! Dorsey gets the upper hand to start off here, cinching in a Wristlock on Riot before pinning her arm behind her back! Riot fights back before too much damage is done however, using her free arm to drag Dorsey to the mat with a Snapmare! Dorsey attempts to make it back to her feet, but Riot is right back on her, sliding in for a Grounded Side Headlock! Dorsey struggles for a bit, but is eventually able to power her way back to her feet, attempting to send Riot down with a Back Suplex! Riot is having none of it however, squeezing down even harder on the head to stall her! Dorsey takes a different route, pushing Riot back into the ropes before bouncing her off towards the other side of the ring! Riot returns, with Dorsey looking to catch her off guard with a Drop Down! Riot hops over it, rushing towards the other end of the ring even faster as an idea catches her! Dorsey tries to get up, but Riot is too quick, jumping up for a Wicked Ways! Dorsey dodges the Curbstomp attempt however, rolling out of the way before backing into the corner!

Riot taunts Dorsey, telling her to bring it on as she invites the Zenith to make it back to her feet! Dorsey gets up, circling the ring with Riot again as the two look to grapple! Dorsey is the smarter of the exchange however, catching Riot off guard by swooping around her for a Waistlock! She lifts her from the mat, sending her down with a German Suplex before rolling through and cinching in a Waistlock again, this time with Riot seated! She struggles for a bit, but eventually Riot is able to find an escape route, pushing up against Dorsey and getting back to her feet! She grabs onto Dorsey’s hands, pulling hard to pry her arms from around her waist as the two struggle for control! Eventually Riot is able to gain the upper hand, pulling Dorsey’s arms apart just enough to make room for a Pele Kick! Dorsey falls back into the ropes, with Riot rushing over to follow up with a High Knee! She follows up once again, this time pulling Dorsey off the ropes for an Irish Whip! But Dorsey reverses, wringing Riot’s arm to stall the momentum before unloading with a boot to the midsection! Dorsey capitalizes, sending Riot towards the ropes instead! She returns, with Dorsey looking for a Thrust Kick, but Riot ducks underneath it and rushes towards the other side of the ring! She hits the ropes again, this time returning to clatter Dorsey with a Roaring Elbow! Dorsey is staggering now, with Riot hitting the ropes again to nail her with a Big Boot! Dorsey catches it however, picking the other leg to send Riot backfirst to the mat! Riot is all too aware of Dorsey’s capabilities however, using her legs to push Dorsey away before she gets any ideas! She rolls back to her feet, but Dorsey’s right back on her, nailing Riot with a Thrust Kick before lying on top of her for a pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Riot counters, grapevining Dorsey’s arms and bringing her shoulders to the mat instead!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Dorsey kicks out, but Riot is still on top of her head! This looks to cause trouble for Dorsey, but much to Riot’s surprise, she’s able to lift her up! Riot tries to escape, launching Elbow after Elbow into the side of Dorsey’s head to avoid whatever she has planned! Dorsey remains persistent however, managing to make it to her feet with Riot hoisted on her shoulders! She looks to capitalize, seemingly throwing her up for another move! But Riot shows some athleticism now, popping up to a seated position on Dorsey’s shoulders before spiking her head to the mat with a Poisonrana! Dorsey spills out of the ring, with Riot looking to capitalize! She hits the ropes, launching herself out of the ring towards Dorsey with Suicide Elbow Strike! The two crumble to the floor outside the ring, with Riot slowly getting to her feet and throwing Dorsey into the ring for a pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Dorsey! Riot brings her to her feet, looking to finish this one! She gets Dorsey in position, looking for Lights Out! But Dorsey reverses the Dragon Sleeper, dropping her over her shoulder and to the mat instead! Riot scrambles back to her feet, rushing back to Dorsey to regain control of the match! But Dorsey catches her with a boot to the midsection, before pulling her up and dropping her on her head with a Spike Piledriver! Dorsey follows up with a staple of hers, rolling through and getting Riot back in position in the process! She’s confident she has the GOAT dead to rights, taunting her with a neck crack before attempting another Piledriver! But this opens the window for a reversal, with Riot managing to counter smoothly by getting Dorsey in an Air Raid position! She does a lap around the ring with Dorsey, before dropping her with a Running Air Raid Crash! She looks to capitalize, taking to the top rope in hopes of hitting the Demon Drop! But Dorsey slowly rolls out of range, much to the annoyance of Riot! She climbs down from the top rope, walking across the ring to catch up with Dorsey! But when she reaches her, Dorsey springs to life, trapping Riot in an Inside Cradle Pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE–

Kick out by Riot! Dorsey races to get to her feet before her, nailing Riot with a Thrust Kick that sends her kneeling! Dorsey follows up, pulling down her kneepad before hitting the ropes and rocking Riot with a Bicycle Knee! She follows it up closely, taking Riot to the mat with a BACK SUPLEX!! HER SIGNATURE COMBO CONNECTS!! Dorsey bridges for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE-

Kick out by Riot! Dorsey isn’t finished with her however, grabbing her legs in hopes of cinching in Daria’s Inferno! She steps through to get the hold in, but just then Riot comes back to life now, popping up and trapping Dorsey in an Inside Cradle!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Dorsey! This time Riot is the first to get to her feet, hitting the ropes and nailing Dorsey with WICKED WAYS!! CURBSTOMP CONNECTS!! Riot with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE-

Kick out by Dorsey! Riot is in near chambles now, desperately verifying the count with the referee before getting back to her feet, she slowly pulls Dorsey back to her feet, getting her in position for Psychosis! But Dorsey catches her by surprise, getting her up and nailing her with the PHOENIX DRIVER!! Pin by Dorsey!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Daria! Dorsey!

Eddie Red Apples: A much needed return win tonight by Daria Dorsey! Once again proving why she’s the Zenith of Zion Wrestling!

Amber Westgate: Zachary Porter has a huge challenge ahead of him in three weeks come Victory Series! Assuming he agrees to take on Dorsey that is!

Dorsey begins to celebrate in the center of the ring, until her music is interrupted by that of Zachary Porter! The World Heavyweight Champion makes his way out to the stage, an unusual sight for him! He and Dorsey lock eyes from across the arena, as he simply sticks up the finger gun towards the Zenith!

Eddie Red Apples: Well, that’s a message sent loud and clear! Daria Dorsey wants a piece of the World Heavyweight Champion, and Zachary Porter just told her come get some!

Amber Westgate: This is gonna be a hell of a match, Eddie! The match we should’ve gotten at Destiny is coming in three weeks time at Victory Series!

The two continue to stare each other down as we fade out!

WINNER: DARIA DORSEY
RESULT: PINFALL

Match #2: Mai Blackman vs Subie Bruh



Mai is practically bouncing in place as the bell rings and she sprints at Subie. Subie’s eyes go wide and she ducks out of the ring. Mai follows her and chases her around the ring. Mai stops and lets Subie continue to run. She ducks down along the apron and watches Subie. Subie slides back into the ropes and Mai slides in and stalks her quickly.

Mai runs up behind Subie and clubs her in the back of the head. Subie follows to a knee and then scrambles up as she realizes what Mai is about to do. She turns with a kick that grazes across Mai’s face. The two stop in place and stare at each other, Mai glaring daggers through Subie. Subie draws back for a haymaker! Mai grabs the arm and shakes her head.

Blackman pulls Subie in for CHICAGO KISS! The headbutt slams into Subie’s skull and now she stumbles around in place. Mai pulls her in for BLACKMAN’S COUNTY! THE TRIANGLE CHOKEHOLD! THEY FALL DOWN TO THE MAT AND MAI SCREAMS AT SUBIE AS SHE HOLDS ON! SUBIE QUICKLY TAPS OUT!




Alex Lawson: The winner of this match, via submission…Mai! Blackman!

Eddie Red Apples: Mai Blackman making quick work of Subie Bruh tonight!

Amber Westgate: Well, she doesn’t get paid by the hour, Eddie!

Mai holds onto the hold a few seconds after the bell and then shoves her away and stands up. HARUKA FUKUHARA blasts her in the back of the head! Mai goes down and Haruka kneels down and punches her in the back of the head over and over! Mai covers up and then rolls out of the ring. She turns around and glares at Haruka. Haruka dares her to come in and face her!

Mai slides into the ring and Haruka ducks down and slides out. The crowd boos as Haruka just grins at Mai and points at her head.

WINNER: MAI BLACKMAN
RESULT: SUBMISSION



The night sky twinkled, a sea of stars upon a canvas of clear black. There was a soft rustling in the background, a gentle winds blowing, and there seemed to be the flapping of wings in the background. But nothing else could be seen, only this, only this beautiful bed of the beyond. But then, then there was a flash of light. First electric purple, then a sudden bolt of piercing, neon blue. The sounds of synth began to play out, echoing in the beautiful, dark heavens, as ethereal images began fading in and out of view. Figures began emerging, all in the midst of battle, as two glistening championship belts appeared, hovering over these ghostly images that vanished as soon as they emerged. The championship belts began to become clearer and clearer, as did these images, these figures, wrestlers giving their all for the two prizes that dangled up in the heavens by invisible strings. The belts? The Splat Network Interstellar Gemini Championships. The footage? The now famous Gemini One tournament.

“Don't you worry, my child
Don't you know that it's alright, it's alright?
Feel the rush of road and feel alive”

As a hauntingly beautiful voice sang out in the background, accompanied by soothing synths and an electric belt, it was obvious this was the track “Drive” by Anastasia Starling, the hit synthwave single recently released by one half of the touring champions. As footage rolled on from the titanic tournament, the biggest and brightest names doing battle for a chance to become the inaugural champions, the figures began to fade two by two, team after team being eliminated on their way to the finals. The camera began to pan downwards, two figures driving off into the night in an open topped 1966 Ford Thunderbird, eyes on the horizon as the music rolled on.

“Can't you feel the heat
Of a thousand headlights like starlight?
Crashing waves and a shore that we can't find”

As the sound played on, the dazzling and highly sought after belts appeared on the laps of those two in the car, cruising towards their destination like a modern day Thelma and Louise. They both wore shades, each having a hand on their prizes, as those spirit forms of wrestlers seemed to fade away. Now there was only these two, driving out with their prizes. The Gemini One winners, Betsy and The Bird: Betsy Granger and Anastasia Starling.

“Is there something, somewhere
We can drive to, that's out there?
Is there something, that's somewhere
We can drive to, that's out there?”

As the car began to slow down, and the pair looked up to their destination,the bright lights of the sign lit up the skyline. The massive red LEDs of the play symbol, coupled with sign reading ‘Zion Wrestling’, illuminated the area in crimson red. The pair then held hands, staring up at the sign, before the driver looked over their shoulder. Lowering their shades, their eyes, one emerald green and the other aquamarine blue, stared into the camera lens. The cherry painted lips of the beautiful woman, Anastasia, curled up into a smile, then she gave a little wink to the camera.

Anastasia Starling: We’re here, Zion…

She sang out sweetly, the song fading in and out, before the footage began to also fade away. The Interstellar Gemini Champions were here, and Thotline Miami awaited.



We see Eden Sterling pacing around The Constant's locker room. Behind her are Ashlynn Cassidy and Zachary Porter, just watching the young woman get herself zoned in as she gets herself psyched up for her Victory Series match. Eden stops for a quick second, looks at Ashlynn and nods.

Eden Sterling : You okay, Ash?

Ashlynn Cassidy : Yeah, I'll live.

Eden nods, and gives a nod to Zachary as well before turning towards the camera.

Eden Sterling : Here is an FYI, we aren't done with Code Black. Not by a long shot. Just because you managed to slip by us at Summer Bash doesn't mean we are done with the likes of you. Remember this, you started this. We would have been fine taking on you two or VAMPS, it made no never mind to us, but you decided to jump us repeatedly. So no, we aren't finished until we are the ones to rip those titles out of your grasp. Think you're going to keep those titles for as long as you please? Think again, we know a thing or two about how heavy the head that holds the gold is. You'll falter, and we'll be ready. Mark my words, The Crown is coming for you.

Eden shakes her head as she keeps pacing.

Eden Sterling : But that's in the future, I have more immediate concerns, namely the Victory Series and my next opponent in it in ARIA. We all know what the prize is for winning the Victory Series, don't we?

Eden turns her head and gives a knowing smile to Zachary Porter and he returns the nod of respect.

Eden Sterling : World Championship title shots don't go by too terribly often, now do they? So when you get a chance to try and obtain on, you have to jump on it. Well, that's what I'm going to do here. This is my chance, MY time to shine and prove what people have been saying about me. It's time I live up to that potential people keep talking about. Future of this business and all. And I'm going to do that by winning the Victory Series.

She smiles almost smugly at the camera.

Eden Sterling : ARIA, I know you have similar goals and dreams, but I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm bigger and stronger than you. I know, shocker, right? But seriously, when we meet up in that ring, I'm going to take your best shot and then I'm going to lay you out, plain and simple. I need this and I won't be denied. Coming to Fusion hasn't exactly been all sunshine and rainbows for The Crown and it's about damn time that changes for the better.

Eden turns back around and begins speaking with Ash and Zachary once more as the scene fades to black.



Match #3: ARIA vs Eden Sterling (Victory Series Tournament Match)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: And is a Victory Series Tournament Match

Introducing first…representing The Constant…from Austin, Texas…weighing in at 170 lbs…”The Killer Queen”...Eden! Sterling!

And her opponent…from Chandler, Arizona…weighing in at 125 lbs…”The Sacred Detective”...ARIA!!



ARIA and Sterling slowly approach the center of the ring, going for a Collar-and-Elbow Tie Up to start things off here! Sterling easily overpowers the smaller ARIA, pushing the Sacred Detective to mat almost immediately! ARIA looks up at Sterling, slowly getting to her feet before approaching her again! This time however, she seemingly has a plan, rushing to Sterling and sliding between her legs before jumping up and hitting her with a Dropkick to the back! Sterling staggers a bit, but manages to maintain her balance as ARIA gets back to her feet! She hits the ropes, ducking underneath a Lariat attempt by Sterling before hitting the ropes on the opposite side of the ring! She returns to Sterling, this time hitting her with a Bicycle Kick! Sterling falls back into the ropes, with ARIA hitting the ropes again for a Hurricanrana as she bounces back! Sterling catches it however, nailing ARIA with a Sit Out Powerbomb! She keeps her for the pin!


ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by ARIA! Sterling gets her up to her feet, looking for a Backdrop Driver! But ARIA reverses, instead going over Sterling’s shoulder and landing on her feet behind her! She pushes her towards the ropes from behind, going for an O’Connor Roll! But Sterling hooks her arms on the ropes, sending ARIA to the mat on her own! Sterling rushes back after her, with ARIA laying herself out for the Drop Down! Sterling hits the ropes, coming back to ARIA as she attempts the leap frog! But Sterling catches her off guard now, catching ARIA out of mid air and tossing her to the mat with a Spinebuster! Sterling gets her back to her feet now, getting her in position before looking for a Pumphandle Slam! ARIA once again slips from Sterling’s grasp however, with The Sacred Detective landing on her feet behind Sterling and nailing her with a Kick to the back of the knee! This sends Sterling kneeling, with ARIA immediately following up with a Bicycle Knee to the back of the head! She follows up once again, this time hitting the ropes and nailing Sterling with a Dropkick to the side of the head! She goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Sterling! ARIA looks to finish this now, waiting for Sterling to make it back to her feet before going for Zircon Cutter! Sterling escapes however, pushing ARIA away before nailing her with EAT THIS!! DISCUS CLOTHESLINE CONNECTS!! Sterling with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE-

Kick out by ARIA! Sterling gets her up, looking for Killer Instinct! But ARIA catches her mid fall, nailing her out of nowhere with the ZIRCON CUTTER!! She looks to end this now, pulling down her knee pad as Sterling gets up and preparing for Justice 4 All! Just then however, Hana Kaneko appears at ringside, immediately scrambling to get the attention of the referee! The Viral Champion leaves the official distracted, with Ravyn and Olivia Nightshade infiltrating the ring to hit a Double Superkick on ARIA! She falls to the mat, with the two getting her up and hitting her with THE FLATLINER!! Ravyn lays Sterling across ARIA’s prone body, with Kaneko leaving the official be so he can count the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Eden! Sterling!

Eddie Red Apples: Once again, Code Black disrupts a match in this tournament out of petty revenge!

Amber Westgate: It goes without saying that ARIA is P.O.ed, but I don’t think Eden Sterling is happy about the way she won either!

The three Avalanche members make their way up the ramp, admiring their handiwork in costing ARIA her match tonight! This doesn’t sit well with Ayu Megumi howeve, who rushes down the ramp and nails Ravyn Nightshade from behind as payback for her friend! She continues to batter the World Tag Team Champion before being pulled away by Kaneko and Olivia! The two begin to lay into Megumi, throwing her back into the ring with Sterling and ARIA! The three climb into the ring with her, looking for a 3-on-1 beatdown, but ARIA cuts in now nailing Olivia Nightshade with JUSTICE 4 ALL!! Megumi quickly follows up, hitting Ravyn with RYO NO IKARI!! Kaneko tries to step in, only for Eden Sterling to nail her with EAT THIS!! The three retreat, with Sterling, ARIA, and Megumi all recovering as we fade out!

WINNER: EDEN STERLING (2-1)
RESULT: PINFALL

[Kai Morgan]

Match #4: Alexandra Calaway vs Elijah Copeland

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: Introducing first…from Dallas, Texas…weighing in at 110 lbs…”The Hellion”...Alexandra! Calaway!

And her opponent…from Lancaster, Pennsylvania…weighing in at 210 lbs…”The Golden Boy”...Elijah! Copeland!

Eddie Red Apples: Elijah Copeland is strolling to the ring looking mighty proud of himself after last week!

Amber Westgate: Say what you want about what he did, he definitely got away with it! Now he plans to make an example of Alexandra Calaway as a follow up!



Calaway and Copeland circle the ring around each other, each one looking for an avenue with which to start here! Copeland eventually makes the first move, picking Calaway’s legs and sending her backfirst to the mat! She quickly escapes whatever Copeland is attempting, using her legs to push him away before rolling to her feet! She rushes Copeland now, nailing him with a Bicycle Knee before hitting the adjacent ropes to follow up! Copeland catches onto this however, hitting Drop Down to catch Calaway off guard! Calaway’s experience yields dividends here, with The Hellion leaping over Copeland and rolling to the mat, immediately rushing onto him with a Gator Roll before trapping him in a seated Waistlock! Copeland is in trouble here, but he eventually finds a way to escape, pushing up against Calaway and prying her arms from around his waists before turning the tables on her and nailing her with a German Suplex! He bridges for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Calaway! Copeland gets her to her feet, looking for Vertical Suplex to batten her down! But Calaway reverses, landing on her feet behind Copeland before pushing towards the ropes for an O’Connor Roll! Copelands hooks his arms on the ropes, hoping it’s enough to make Calaway fall to the mat on her own! But she holds onto Copeland, pulling herself back up with him before slapping him on the back of the head and nailing him with a Dropkick that sends him tumbling through the ropes! She hits the ropes herself now, launching herself out of the ring towards Copeland for a Suicide Dive! She throws Copeland back into the ring now, going for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Copeland! Calaway looks to end this now, pulling Copeland back up to his feet! But Copeland swats her hands away, nailing her with a Superkick before getting her in position and hitting her with a Shin Breaker! He looks to follow up with a Saito Suplex, but Calaway lands on her feet off the move, nailing him from behind with V Trigger before pulling him for BOW TO THE QUEEN!! SPLIT LEGGED PEDIGREE CONNECTS!! She goes for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE-

Kick out by Copeland! Calaway gets him up, looking for Fallen Angel! But Copeland reverses the attempt at the Double Underhook Facebuster, pushing Calaway over his head with a Back Body Drop! He nails her with a Superkick when she gets back up, sending her kneeling as he hits the ropes and gets her with a SHINING WIZARD! Copeland isn’t finished however, waiting for Calaway to get up so he can finish this! Just then however, Casey Caesar rushes in, taking Copeland to the mat and raining on him with punches! The referee calls for the bell!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match, as a result of a disqualification…Elijah! Copeland!

Eddie Red Apples: Oh man, this isn't good! Casey Caesar is back with a vengeance against Elijah Copeland! We need to get some order out here!

Caesar and Copeland continue to go at it, with officials pouring out from backstage to keep them from tearing each other apart as we fade out!

WINNER: ELIJAH COPELAND
RESULT: DISQUALIFICATION



The scene opens in an alleyway in an undisclosed area. The camera is focused on Ravyn & Olivia Nightshade, better known as Code Black, as they stand together, wearing the trademark black combat outfits and proudly displaying their World Tag Team Championship belts over their shoulders.

Olivia Nightshade: Goode Khaos. We really want to feel sorry for you two for being caught up in this situation because, as much as you want to “think” this is about you upgrading your status in the tag team division, you find yourselves in a completely wrong scenario to achieve it. And we really want to show some sympathy for the gift of pain and destruction we’re going to inflict upon you tonight. What’s going on here is between the two of us and these World Tag Team Titles. Everyone else can be classified as either innocent victims or fucking roadkill. And where do you stand? Let’s put it this way, you bloody pissers, you’re going to wish that you had a more peaceful setback when we’re done with both of you.

Olivia gives a defiant smirk while Ravyn gives an equally defiant sneer as they both continue to stare a hole into the camera and Olivia continuing to speak, showing everyone who is watching this, including their opponents, that they mean business.

Olivia Nightshade: The deal about you two speaks for itself. Even though you haven’t teamed up as long as we have, much can be said about characteristics you have that is sorely needed for a team; two eager and hungry fighters coming together and sharing a vision. And when you came here, it was certain that you had a plan as to how you wanted to make it to the top of the tag team ranks, even when some didn’t think you could. And you proved that very well so in this little streak you’ve been on as of late. You even got some people buying into the fact that you can pull a huge upset against us. That sounds pretty damn good to be honest….in theory. My sister and I, we don’t do theories. We do reality…. BRUTAL reality! And the reality is no matter how impressive you two have been, this is OUR DIVISION. And in OUR DIVISION, you’re not worthy to lick our boots! And TONIGHT (giggles), it’s going to be a fucking honor and pleasure for us to make you see that.

Ravyn places her hand on Olivia’s shoulder as she takes over, keeping her straight-faced demeanor intact.

Ravyn Nightshade: This is why tonight is going to be fun to us. Doing what we do best and putting down ANOTHER set of “dreamers.” You brag about your speed, high-flying prowess, and “smash-mouth” abilities and relentlessness but it has been proven that you can be broken. And to two merciless Brits like us, that’s music to our ears. You want to believe you got power, ours debunk yours tenfold and you will feel it within every fiber of your being. And you always want to talk about getting back up when you’re knocked down, like you all do. But after tonight, you’re going to realize how hard we can hit and there is so much that one can take before they stay down. You can motivate yourself into believing you can steamroll through us and take OUR titles. But no matter how “game” you are, the more that pushes us further to crush you and your dreams under our boots!

The younger sister cosigns the comment Ravyn made as she takes over.

Olivia Nightshade: Nothing but dirt underneath, bitches! Yes, we think of you as “Plain Janes.” But we’re not going to ignore or overlook what you’re bringing to the table, which better be a WHOLE LOT MORE than you have with you because your mercy will NOT be in our directive.

Ravyn shakes her head to add more legitimacy to her sister’s words as Olivia continues.

Olivia Nightshade: It doesn't get any real than this, Melli (Goode) and Nikki (Khaos). Oh, yes. The chance for you two to celebrate your status in the tag team division with a PHENOMENALLY credible win is out there....and so are the chances of two imposing, dangerous bitches that stand in your way and seeing that you will not get tonight!

Before long, Ravyn comes in as Olivia takes a moment.

Ravyn Nightshade: So, you can spin this any way you want. You can “say” that you need this match, but this IS our match to take and OUR reign to continue. And if it takes us non-commissioning your repertoire, swatting your asses down like flies, you don’t have to ask us twice. Because at the end of the day, whatever plan you may have to “succeed” against us, just remember this...the plan plays much better in your head. But our plan is going to be sweeter when we’re pummeling you relentlessly!

Tonight, everything changes. And you two will be a part of that transition. You are going to bring the fight. But we’re going to bring the execution and you both will be the recipients. We WILL NOT be denied! So far when you’ve been in the ring together, you’ve been carrying yourselves as being you two against the world. But tonight, you’re going to know how it feels to be on the opposite side of the spectrum when it will be you against OUR world….

On that note, Olivia puts her hands upon Ravyn’s shoulders and leans into the camera as they both continue to look furiously at the camera.

Olivia Nightshade: And in OUR world…. You don’t stand a chance!

With a quick motion, Olivia forces herself closer to the camera, giving a roar to drive her point across. Ravyn holds Olivia back and joins her as they look directly at the camera with malicious intensity before the camera fades to black.



Chelsea LeClair is backstage again, still not in a good mood… which has more or less been the norm ever since Destiny if she was being quite honest with herself. She’s doing the best that she can to just stay composed throughout all of this, but she’s not getting any help with this at all once Angel Kash arrives on the scene. Chelsea’s eyes narrow with disgust and anger causing Angel to laugh.

Angel Kash: Aw… is someone upset that they lost last week?

Angel laughs in her face while Chelsea continues to grow angry.

Angel Kash: …or wait… maybe it’s because once again, you’re gaining no traction in Zion! Am I getting warmer?

Chelsea balls up her fist, trying very hard not to hit her. This results in Angel flashing the ‘Trillion Dollar Championship’ in her face.

Angel Kash: It’s like you’re not listening to anything I’ve been saying. You keep denying who you really are and that’s why you’re struggling so much. Maybe if you accepted who you truly are, you’d be doing so much better.

Chelsea LeClair: Or maybe if you didn’t get involved in anything that wasn’t one of your business last week, I would’ve beaten the Chance briefcase winner…

Angel Kash: See, that’s a typical loser attitude! Blaming someone else! When are you going to take responsibility for your own actions? That’s why I’m a champion and you’re not because I don’t have that loser attitude that you do.

Chelsea is starting to become easily annoyed by Angel’s obvious trolling of her at this point. Angel notices the fist that Chelsea is making with her hand.

Angel Kash: I wouldn’t do that if I were you.

Chelsea LeClair: Give me one reason why I shouldn’t? Because honestly, I’m already sick and tired of you. Being the embodiment of everything that I used to be when I was younger and when I was shallow… like YOU… is one thing… but costing me a match that WOULD’VE gotten me on track? I have EVERY RIGHT to beat the fucking hell out of you right now.

Angel Kash: No, see… this is all your fault because you won’t embrace who you really are. But, I’m offering you the chance to do that! I’m offering you the chance that is going to make you a champion just like me in Zion Wrestling.

Chelsea rolls her eyes with annoyance, knowing that officially, Angel really ISN’T a champion in Zion..

Chelsea LeClair: …you have a funny way of showing that you ‘care’...

Angel Kash: Chels, you have everything ALL wrong! Maybe you’ve spent too much time in New Jersey when you and I both know you’re a Cali girl at heart, born and raised. I’m NOT the enemy here no matter how much you want to think that. I’m actually trying to help you.

Chelsea LeClair: Costing me a match is HELPING ME?!?!?!

Angel Kash: Last week should’ve been a wake up call. You see, this company, many of the wrestlers here and these people in the audience? They don’t care about you. Zion doesn’t see anything in you. They see you as… well… another Alexis Lemon… or someone that just ‘takes up space’ around here. Don’t deny it. It’s true. You care too much about making other people happy when the same people you’re wanting to make happy don’t give a damn about you at all. But I care! That’s why last week, I had to teach you a lesson. I can make you a champion… and the television star you always wanted to be… all you have to do is JOIN ME!

Chelsea almost wants to vomit in disgust upon hearing this.

Chelsea LeClair: You’ve got to be kidding me…

Angel Kash: Join me and everything will change. Hell, I’ll even see about getting you a BILLION Dollar Championship. So it’s not like… as GOOD as TRILLION… but it’s still SOMETHING!

Chelsea is about to respond, but Angel presses a finger against her lips.

Angel Kash: I know the offer is too good to pass up, but… I think you’re better off taking a week to think about it, don’t you?

Angel laughs in her face before she turns and leaves. Chelsea’s anger in her eyes is incredibly prevalent as the scene cuts out.



Match #5: Goode Khaos vs Code Black © (World Tag Team Championship Match)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: And it is for the Zion Wrestling WORLD! TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Introducing first…at a combined weight of 230 lbs…the team of Melli Goode and Nikki Khaos…Goode! Khaos!

And their opponents…representing Avalanche…from Southampton, England…at a combined weight of 315 lbs…they are the Zion Wrestling WORLD! TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONS!...the team of Ravyn and Olivia Nightshade…CODE! BLACK!



Melli Goode and Ravyn Nightshade start this one off for their respective teams! The two circle the ring around one another, with Ravyn eventually being the one to make the first move in the form of a Clothesline! The two both seem to realize the potential war of speed and agility between them, with Goode ducking underneath the strike and immediately going for the ropes! She comes back to Ravyn, who manages to stop her dead in her tracks with a Spinning Back Elbow! She hits the adjacent ropes, looking to capitalize, but Goode catches her off guard with a Drop Down! Ravyn rolls over the attempt, with her and Goode getting to their feet at the same time! Goode looks to capitalize, jumping up for a Dropkick on Ravyn to keep control of the match! Ravyn pushes her off however, with Goode landing on her feet! She rushes towards Ravyn, who sidesteps her and pushes her towards the ropes! Goode goes for a Handspring, with Ravyn immediately cutting it off with a Thrust Kick as she’s upside down against the ropes! She gets Goode in a Suplex position, before tagging in Olivia Nightshade! Olivia stands directly behind Ravyn, who lifts Goode off the mat in a Suplex and drops her right into her waiting arms for a Sit Out Powerbomb! Olivia with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Goode! Olivia gets her to her feet, lifting her off the mat for an Inverted Scoop Powerslam! But Goode catches her by surprise, plummeting off Olivia’s shoulders right into a DDT that spikes her head into the mat! Goode looks to capitalize, going for a Springboard Moonsault to Olivia! But she rolls towards the ropes to get out of the way, leaving Goode to land on her feet instead! She rushes over to Olivia, nailing her with a Baseball Slide that sends off the apron and to the floor below! She hits the ropes now, with Nikki Khaos getting the tag on her back as she leaps out of the ring for a Suicide Dive! She throws Olivia in the ring, right into the waiting clutches of Khaos, who it’s her with a Moonsault! Khaos with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Olivia! Khaos gets her up to her feet, rushing her towards the corner as she looks for a Tornado DDT! But Olivia reverses, pushing Khaos off of her and to the mat! Khaos lands on her feet, rushing towards Olivia for a Lariat! She ducks underneath it however, hitting the ropes as Ravyn gets the tag on her back this time, before hitting Khaos with a Spear! Ravyn makes her entrance into the ring, nailing Khaos with a Slingshot Senton! Melli Goode tries to intervene from the top rope, but Olivia plucks her out of midair with a Spear of her own! Ravyn goes for the pin on Khaos!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out by Khaos! Ravyn looks to end this one, getting Khaos in position for her Wheelbarrow Facebuster, fittingly named the Khaos Buster! Khaos doesn’t have time to be hit with her own namesake however, twisting herself out of position midlift before driving Ravyn’s head to the mat with a DDT!! Khaos with the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE-

Kick out by Ravyn! Khaos winds up to finish this, waiting for Ravyn to get back to her feet before going for a Superkick! Ravyn ducks underneath it however, with the referee getting in the way and taking the move on the chin! Khaos looks down in disbelief over what she’s done, with Ravyn turning her around and looking for another move! She quickly reverses however, swatting Ravyn away before hitting her with HEEL KICK!! She tags in Melli Goode, before the two nail Ravyn with KHAOTIC GOODE!! THEY GOT IT!! Olivia rushes in to intervene, but Goode and Khaos hit her with a Double Superkick! She hits the mat and rolls out of the ring before Goode goes for the pin! But the referee is still out of it, the crowd instead counting a pin up to ten before Goode works to resuscitate the official! Just then, Lien Kamiya and Akira Fujimoto show up at ringside, rushing over to where Nikki Khaos is standing at ringside and beginning to batter her! Goode looks down from the ring, rushing over to fend off the two! They batter her now as well, throwing her back into the ring before hitting her with the SNAKE BITE!! They quickly exit the ring as the referee comes to, with Ravyn crawling on top of Goode for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling WORLD! TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONS!...CODE! BLACK!

Eddie Red Apples: Hebi No Rengo must feel real proud of themselves right now! They just cost Goode Khaos the World Tag Team Championships!

Amber Westgate: It’s safe to say that Akira Fujimoto and Lien Kamiya didn’t appreciate taking a loss to them last week!

Ravyn and Olivia celebrate with their belts, exiting the ring as Goode and Khaos try to tend to each other in the ring! We fade out on Fujimoto and Kamiya, laughing at the two!

WINNERS: CODE BLACK (CHAMPIONSHIPS RETAINED)
RESULT: PINFALL



The shot goes backstage to Marina Flores, where she’s seen chatting to Jordan Majors off microphone. Marina smiles, but Jordan simply crosses her arms and watches Marina.

Marina Flores: I’m joined now by Jordan Majors who faces Chelsea Skye tonight in a Victory Series match and–

Jordan puts her hand up to stop Marina and then calmly puts her hand out and waits for Marina to give her the microphone. After she does, Jordan stares at Marina until she takes a step back. Jordan turns toward the camera and brings the mic up.

Jordan Majors: So it turns out if you hijack the show and bitch about something, you get what you want. But to be clear, my intention was never to ensure I wasn’t on TV. I’m not that vain. It was to remind my detractors that I’m still right freaking here. There are so many people in this company who want to see me in the rear view mirror getting further and further away. So many people who think I was just a fluke. That everything I’ve achieved was just pure luck.

Jordan puts the microphone down and sighs. She shakes her head to herself.

Jordan Majors: I walked backstage five minutes ago and I asked Marina if she could put me on air right now. The producers had to ask permission. My question is, what happened? Who is doing everything they can to make sure I’m brushed aside? I show up week after week, whether I’m fighting or not, and I do everything in my power to make sure that if I’m called on I will take to that ring and I never miss. I’m not going to shy away from this now. I NEVER miss. I might not be the most skilled fighter or the most charismatic on the microphone. But damnit, if you need someone you know you can rely on, you don’t have to look any further than right freaking here.

The crowd cheers inside the arena, causing Jordan to put the microphone down and adjust stance before she continues.

Jordan Majors: Tonight, I will go out and I WILL beat Chelsea Skye and I WILL leave everything I have in that ring if that’s what it takes to do it. That’s what you get me from week in and week out. And you know what? That might not be the smartest way to run a career. It might lead to a short time in this business as a whole. But if I go down in that ring once and for all knowing I gave everything I had, then I call that a pretty damn good career. So, yes, I will win this match and I’m going to do everything I can to win this Victory Series and earn my way into a match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Maybe I’m naive for wanting to earn my way in when people in this company began cheating their way to the top at a rapid rate. Call me old fashioned, I guess. But this tournament is an opportunity I won’t let slip through my fingers. Avalanche isn’t going to stop me. No one in this tournament is going to stop me. I might have messed up my first match, but that was the wake-up call I needed. It was the shot in the arm to remind me exactly who the hell I am. And… who I need to be. So I’m sorry, Chelsea, but I’m also not sorry. Because I want this. I need it more than you. Everyone thinks I’m washed up. That I’m through.

Jordan smirks and pulls the microphone down for a moment. The crowd rallies behind her with cheering from the arena.

Jordan Majors: I guess I have to prove them wrong, huh? Well, get ready. You’re not gonna want to stop watching what I do in that ring anytime soon. You can take that to the bank, Zion fans. Because this girl? Jordan Majors? She’s money.

Jordan looks at Marina, gives her a head nod, and tosses her the microphone before walking off.



Match #6: Jordan Majors vs Chelsea Skye (Victory Series Tournament Match)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Alex Lawson: And is a Victory Series Tournament Match!

Introducing first…from Chicago, Illinois…weighing in at 123 lbs…”The Nightmare Angel''...Cheslea! Skye!

And her opponent…from Los Angeles, California…weighing in at 130 lbs…Jordan! Majors!

Eddie Red Apples: Both of these competitors are a win and loss a piece coming into this one! This contest is gonna be pivotal in determining how the rest of this tournament is gonna go for each of them!

Amber Westgate: Both Majors and Skye are full of heart and determination! There’s no doubt that these two want to go all the way in this tournament. The main question that’s gonna be answered here is who wants it more?



The crowd roars in approval of the matchup as Jordan intensely stares at Chelsea and watches her as she moves in closer. Chelsea waves Jordan in to her confidently and Jordan smirks before she looks out at the crowd and then dares Chelsea to come at her. The lock up near the corner and Chelsea drives Jordan back to the corner. Jordan counters and shoves Chelsea into the corner. She goes for the right hand, but Chelsea ducks under and slips behind Jordan. She locks her up for a back suplex! Jordan reverses it into a bulldog!

Chelsea crawls back to her feet as Jordan grabs her and swings her into the ropes. Lariat from Jordan! No! Chelsea ducks under and runs into the ropes. She comes back with a slingblade! She takes Jordan down to the mat with it. They look at each other and scramble back to their feet again! Superkick from Jordan! Chelsea dodges it and swings into a heel kick of her own! Jordan catches it and pushes it away. Dropkick from both of them! They both catch air and land on the mat! They look at each other and slowly stand back up.

Chelsea sprints into a spear! She cuts Jordan in half! Chelsea wastes no time going for a pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Jordan kicks out and shoves Chelsea away! Chelsea comes right back and grabs Jordan by the hair to pull her to her feet. CASH OUT! NO! Chelsea pushes Jordan into the ropes and then scrambles away like she saw her life flash before her eyes! Jordan moves over to engage Chelsea and Skye launches into a superkick! Chelsea floors Jordan and then picks her right back up!

Chelsea sets Jordan up for a German suplex and then slams her down! She picks Jordan right back up and hits a belly-to-belly suplex! Chelsea grabs Jordan and pulls her back up for a back suplex! She dumps Jordan right on her neck! Chelsea looks to the corner and then heads up top. Chelsea lets Jordan start to get up and then launches off for a missile dropkick! Jordan eats it and stumbles backward through the ropes and to the floor!

Chelsea gets up and runs the ropes. She dives through with a suicide dive! She takes Jordan down! Chelsea staggers back up and climbs to the apron as the official counts. She looks back over her shoulder and then springboards backward into a moonsault! Jordan and Chelsea crash down on the outside!

Skye stands up and grabs Jordan. She swings her into the ring under the bottom rope. Skye gets on the apron and looks at Jordan. She hangs on to the top rope and readies herself. Jordan stirs to her feet and Chelsea signals for the springboard x-factor! Chelsea with the ANGEL’S RECKONING! JORDAN CATCHES HER WITH CHAPTER 11! THE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER!

Jordan rolls over and goes for the pin.

ONE…!

TWO…!

Kick out! Jordan goes to her knees and looks down at Chelsea. Jordan stands and pulls Chelsea up with her and then hits her with a European uppercut! Jordan whips Chelsea into the corner hard! Chelsea smashes into the corner and stumbles out. Superkick! Chelsea slams back into the corner! Jordan takes a few steps back and then sprints into the corner for the DONK BONK! THE RUNNING HIP ATTACK!

Jordan rolls out of the corner and looks at Chelsea again. She sprints in for another one! DONK BONK hits her! Jordan rolls away again and screams before going for a third DONK BONK! It slams into Chelsea! CLIPPED WING ANGEL! CHELSEA CATCHES JORDAN IN THE TRIANGLE CHOKE! She mounts Jordan’s back and Jordan staggers out of the corner! Jordan stumbles backward into the ropes. The official calls for the break!

ONE…

TWO…

THREE…

FOUR…

Chelsea releases the hold. Jordan takes a few steps away from the ropes while she holds her throat. Chelsea turns and springboards off the ropes for a splash! Superkick from Jordan! Chelsea crumples down to the mat and Jordan follows her down for the pin!

ONE…!

TWO…!

Chelsea kicks out! Jordan rolls off of her and still holds on to her neck. Chelsea crawls away and looks back at Jordan. She hurries to her feet and grabs the arm! CHELSEA LOCKS IN THE CROSS ARMBREAKER! RAGE OF THE HEAVENS! Jordan reaches for the ropes! Chelsea tries to pull her away! Jordan rolls over and tries to stand. Jordan now tries to stack Chelsea up! Chelsea kicks Jordan in the head and releases the hold!

Chelsea kips up! Feeling the energy as Jordan turns back to her and Chelsea hits her with a hurricanrana! Jordan swings back to her feet and Chelsea grabs her for a side slam! She lays Jordan out!

Chelsea thinks about the pin, but instead she stands up and looks to the corner. The crowd starts to cheer as they know Chelsea is going for SKYE’S THE LIMIT! CHELSEA SIGNALS FOR THE PHOENIX SPLASH! SHE LAUNCHES OFF THE TOP! CASH OUT! JORDAN CATCHES HER WITH THE JUMPING CUTTER! JORDAN LETS OUT A PRIMAL SCREAM AND SLAPS AT THE MAT BEFORE GOING FOR THE PIN!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THRE-

KICK OUT! JORDAN CAN’T BELIEVE IT! SHE ROLLS OVER AND PUTS HER HANDS ON HER HEAD! CHELSEA ROLLS OVER AND COUGHS. SHE’S STILL IN IT!

Jordan looks at Chelsea as she rolls back over to stand up. She gets to her feet and grabs Chelsea to pull her to her feet. Jordan whips Chelsea into a ripcord knee! Chelsea’s head snaps back and she slowly falls to her back. Jordan climbs to the top rope! She looks down over Chelsea and then turns around. Jordan launches off into the MOONSAULT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! MONEY DROP! Chelsea rolls out of the way and to her feet. SPEAR! Jordan turns into a spear!

Chelsea is on her hands and knees after the spear and crawls over to pin Jordan. Jordan starts to roll away as Chelsea reaches her. Chelsea grabs Jordan by the hair and holds her in place. She slams down on her with a forearm and then she crawls over top of her and to the apron.

Chelsea pulls herself to her feet and points at Jordan. She stomps her foot as Jordans starts to get up. CHELSEA WITH ANGEL’S RECKONING! JORDAN WITH A STIFF KICK THAT CATCHES CHELSEA MID-MOVE! CHELSEA STUMBLES INTO THE ROPES. JORDAN RUNS AT HER AND CATCHES HER WITH THE CASH OUT!

JORDAN ROLLS CHELSEA OVER FOR THE PIN!

ONE…!

TWO…!

THREE!!!



Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Jordan! Majors!

Eddie Red Apples: What a performance by both Chelsea Skye and Jordan Majors here tonight! Both of them put it all on the line in this contest, but Jordan Majors managed to pull it off here tonight!

Amber Westgate: It’s still up in the air whether or not one of these two will go on to win the Victory Series Tournament! What can’t be taken away from them is the mark they both left in this ring tonight!

Eddie Red Apples: And with this match, we wish you all a good night, as we hand it over to our friends at the Splat! Network for our main event! Up next, Fusion’s very own Thotline Miami challenges Anastasia Starling and Betsy Granger for the Interstellar Gemini Championships!

Amber Westgate: A huge match that I’m glad to have a front row seat to! But for this week, this your Fusion broadcast team wishing you all a good night!

Jordan rolls off of Chelsea and lays in the middle of the ring next to her as the crowd cheers both of their performances. Jordan stirs up to a knee and looks at Chelsea for a moment before she rolls out of the ring and heads up the ramp.

WINNER: JORDAN MAJORS (2-1)
RESULT: PINFALL

[Kai Morgan]

We get a look inside the locker room of Thotline Miami, mere minutes between their match for the Interstellar Gemini Tag Team Titles. Cindy Collins is applying the finishing touches to her makeup, while her partner Taylor Gibson is having trouble standing still.

Taylor Gibson: Gah! I'm sooooo readyyyyy!

Cindy Collins: Mhm.

Cindy checks her reflection and smiles, before spinning her chair around to face her partner.

Cindy Collins: Easy, tiger. Save that energy for when we're out there. Granger and Starling are no joke, Taylor. They might even be tougher than Code Black. Anything less than our absolute best means we lose. You get that?

Taylor Gibson: Yeah, yeah, I get it. I think you need to be more confident though. I mean, you're teaming with the best tag team wrestler in the world, and I'm teaming with the second best tag-

Cindy Collins: Hey! Watch it!

Taylor smirks and gives her partner a playful wink. Cindy exhales heavily and rolls her eyes slightly.

Cindy Collins: I am confident. But I'm not overconfident. We only get this shot once, Taylor. We lose tonight and Granger, Starling AND those championships walk straight out the door.

Taylor Gibson: Then we won't lose. The Zion higher-ups chose us for this match because they know we can win. We won the best of five against S2K, we ran right through the House of Wolves, we beat Hebi no Rengo decisively. We can and will win this.

Cindy Collins: Well, you're definitely not wrong…

Cindy leans back in her chair, arms folded across her chest as a smirk crosses her lips.

Cindy Collins: You remember the strat for tonight, right?

Taylor Gibson: Duh. We only spent two whole weeks planning it all out.

Taylor's face lights up with a big smile.

Taylor Gibson: The strategizing is all done, that's the hard part out of the way. All that's left is the easy part; the wrestling. I don't think there's a team in the whole world better than us.

Cindy Collins: I don't either. Alright, let's go out there and bring those belts home.

Cindy stands up and the two bump their forearms together as a sign of solidarity.

Taylor Gibson: Remember, we're Thotline Miami, they don't have our number, we have theirs.



Betsy Granger: Zion Wrestling…

Came the voice of one half of the Splat Interstellar Gemini Champions, Betsy Granger. She was standing side by side with her fellow champion, Anastasia Starling, the pair holding onto their purple and blue championship belts, slung over their shoulders. Well known for their tendency to dress for the occasion, the pair were wearing Miami Vice inspired suits. Despite the show being in Denver, the opportunity to dress as such when facing Thotline Miami was clearly too much to pass up on.

Anastasia Starling: You wanted us. Now we are here, the Interstellar Gemini Champions, swooping on in to your island of pro wrestling and making our nest. Betsy and The Bird at your service.

The Krakow Native added, making a little curtsy to the camera, that infectious smile of hers bright and bold.

Anastasia Starling: We have been waiting on the call to come here, one of the biggest companies on the Splat radar, with a stunning array of talent on its roster. A mammoth roster, with no less than nine sought after championships, each with rich history and holders that gave their absolute all to acquire them. It’s always been a company I’ve kept my eye on over the years, having known a number of competitors who have plied their trade here. But I have to admit, this is the first time I’ve been at one of these shows.

Betsy Granger: And it might not be the last. Who knows?

Betsy gave a little wink to the camera, the Impossible One clearly full of confidence here tonight, despite their occasional darker mood on social media, the bright lights of Zion and the battle ahead clearly focusing the red head.

Anastasia Starling: These titles we hold, thirty one other teams gave everything they damn well had to acquire them. Sweat, blood, tears, effort, skill, everything. But only one team emerged, and that was us. We won the right to become the first ever champions, our first championship that we have been blessed to hold together after so many years of being friends and training partners.

Betsy Granger: Our first attempt to win gold together. First time as an official team, first time winners. And it was a hell of a ride on our journey to winning them. Not that we are slowing down.

Starling gazed at her championship belt in wonder, effortlessly proud as Granger spoke, before The Songbird began to sing her tune once more.

Anastasia Starling: Thotline Miami… Zion has chosen you to be their representative as they host us, the Splat Network and the most sought after touring team championships in the business right now. Companies are clambering to host both our titles, and the Multiversal Championship. Major company after major company wants to be affiliated with them, and each and everyone of them wants their roster to hold the gold. We know they wouldn’t pass over a throwaway team, Zion wants the belts on their roster as much as anyone. You should be honoured that they selected you.

She nodded her head to the camera, those heterochromia afflicted eyes of hers dazzling in the artificial light.

Anastasia Starling: But being selected isn’t a guarantee that you are taking our prizes. Thirty two other teams in total have come for these belts of ours, and none have succeeded. Whether they imploded, faltered, fell or were just put down… Only Betsy and The Bird were left. And that will be the same tonight.

Betsy Granger: We’re no strangers to gold, and we know what it takes to not just win it, but keep hold of it. Whether that is our singles accomplishments, Birdie’s multiple World title wins… Or even the Tag Title she holds with one of the Splat commentary team.

Ana gaze Betsy a little glare, nudging her as her partner referenced the fact that Starling did indeed hold tag team gold in the Underground with Splat commentator Skylar Rayner. Starling then shot those bright eyes of hers back to the camera as she continued.

Anastasia Starling: We’re like magpies to a bit of shiny, if you go by the old tales, and we’re not letting go… Thotline Miami? Your name tickles me, but you won’t be hurting our reign tonight. You’ve been granted a massive opportunity, and I am sure you will do Zion proud, but while you're coming at us with your synthwave style, we’re firing back with classical hits that are going to leave a sting for weeks to come.

Betsy Granger: Like I said before, Hope springs eternal. But you don’t have any of that now.

And with that, the defending champions signed off, keeping it short and sweet as they paced away, ready to face one of Zion’s best teams with it all on the line.



Madoka Kawada announces the match rules for this Splat Interstellar Gemini Championship match: No count-outs. No disqualification outside of the ring. Rules are enforced inside the ring. If a competitor falls out of the ring, their partner may enter the ring as the new legal person if they choose. Winner is determined by pinfall, submission, or referee’s discretion.

Kawada introduces the Splat announce team of Skylar Rayner and Jazmin Davis.

Madoka Kawada: And now the teams for this championship match. Introducing first, the team representing Zion Fusion! They are Taylor Gibson and Cindy Collins, collectively known as Thotline Miami!

Madoka Kawada: And their opponents are the Splat Interstellar Gemini Champions! Welcome Anastasia Starling and Betsy Granger!

Skylar Rayner: I have been looking forward to this match. This team of Gibson and Collins seemed to have been overlooked by nearly everyone.

Jazmin Davis: Agreed. I’m excited to see what they bring to this match.



Granger steps out of the ring for their team, while Collins moves to the apron for her team. The first time meeting between these two teams starts out when Starling steps into the center of the ring and holds up her hand. Gibson meets her and they lock fingers, only for Gibson to kick Starling hard in the stomach, doubling her over. Gibson pulls her in for a headlock. Starling escapes and locks in a standing front facelock. Gibson takes the arm and turns it into a twisting armbar, then twists it again before flipping over Starling with a snap mare.

Gibson goes for a kick, but Starling catches it under her arm, slides underneath, tripping Gibson and sending her face first to the mat. Starling moves in quick for a boot to the head. As Gibson gets to her knees, Starling runs the ropes and gives her a dropkick. Starling runs the ropes again as Gibson leans against the ropes and hits her hard with a knee to the face.

Starling walks over and tags in Granger.

As Gibson nurses her jaw, Granger runs over and drops double knees onto her back. She uses the top rope to leap up high and drop a second set of double knees to the back of the challenger as Gibson rolls back towards the center of the ring, holding her back.

Cover, but Gibson kicks out right away.

Granger pulls up Gibson and leans her against the ropes as she runs towards the other side, but as she rebounds, Collins runs into the ring and clips Granger in the leg, sending her down to the mat.

Gibson runs over and knocks Starling off the ring apron as Collins slides out of the ring and pulls Granger to the floor. Gibson moves to the ring apron and drops a double sledge to the back of Starling.

Meanwhile, Collins runs Granger face first into the ring post.

On the other side of the ring, Gibson does the same to Starling.

We are reminded that anything that happens outside of the ring is legal.

Collins lifts up Granger and bodyslams her to the floor. Gibson pulls up Starling, lifts her up, walks over and body slams her on top of Granger. Since Collins hasn’t gone into the ring, Gibson is still the legal person for her team. Collins rolls Granger back into the ring and then gives Starling a stomp on the outside for good measure.

Gibson with a stomp to the back of Granger and then drapes a knee across her throat as the referee counts. Gibson stands up before the count of five. Gibson pulls up Granger, but Granger hits her with a weak forearm smash. Gibson asks if that’s all she has and begs her for another. Granger gives her another shot, but Gibson quickly hits her with a high kick to the chest, sending Granger back to the mat.

Gibson with a cocky cover but Granger kicks out at two.

Gibson moves back to her corner and tags in Collins.

Starling still hasn’t gotten back on the ring apron.

Collins with a stomp to Granger’s back, followed by a second. Granger tries to get up but Collins stomps on her head, sending her back down. Collins takes Granger by the wrist and then kicks her hard to the side of the head, the third time taking Granger down again.

Collins prances around the ring before pulling Granger up. Collins runs the ropes, but Granger dropkicks her in the foot, and Collins crashes to the mat. She tries to get up but Granger nails her with a dropkick to the face. Starling is finally back on the apron as Granger rolls over and makes a tag.

Starling charges in and nails Collins with a back elbow and then knocks Gibson off the ring apron. Starling turns around and Collins charges her, looking for a clothesline, but Starling takes the arm and forces Collins to the ground, locking in a crossface variation, using a headlock and pulls back hard on it.

The referee is asking for a submission but Gibson runs in and kicks Starling in the back, breaking the hold.

Gibson and Collins tries to whip Starling into the ropes, but she reverses it with a double takedown and then nails them with a double drop kick, sending them both out of the ring.

Starling gets to her feet and glances to the outside. She runs the ropes and dives between then, hitting both of her opponents and sending them into the guardrail. Starling rolls Collins back into the ring and then climbs to the apron.

Granger attacks Gibson on the outside of the ring.

As Collins gets to her feet in the ring, Starling springboards off the ropes with a drop kick, sending Collins head over feet across the ring. Cover!

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Kickout by Collins.

Starling pulls up Collins and drags her to the corner before whipping her across, but Collins reverses it as Starling crashes into the corner. Collins charges in, but Starling lifts her up and over the top rope with Collins landing on the apron. Starling tries to knock Collins to the floor, but Collins nails her with an elbow. She grabs Starling by the hair and runs the apron and crashes Starling head first into the corner turnbuckle.

Collins scales the corner and stands on the turnbuckle, flying off with a hard cross body block. She hooks the leg.

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Th—Kickout!

Collins pulls Starling to her feet, but Starling fires off with a forearm to the jaw. Collins fires back with a forearm. Forearm by Starling. Forearm by Collins. Back and forth, they tee off on each other until Starling begins to hammer in shot after shot after shot, dropping Collins to the mat.

Starling runs the ropes, but Gibson blindsides her out of nowhere with a dropkick. Gibson rolls out of the ring as Collins covers again.

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Th—kickout by Starling.

It looks like Collins might go for a Michinoku driver, but Starling kicks her way free. Starling goes for a body slam, but Collins squirrels her way around for a sunset flip.

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Two.

Kickout by Starling that leads to a pinning situation with Starling sitting on Collins.

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Collins rolls Starling off of her. They scramble to their feet and Collins runs right into a codebreaker. Starling runs the ropes but is nailed with a dropkick. She bounces off the ropes and comes back with a foot to the face of Collins, then falls to the mat.

Both competitors are down.

Collins rolls over as the fans start stomping their feet. She crawls towards her corner. Starling is also rolling towards her corner.

Collins tags in Gibson!

Starling tags in Granger.

They charge each other. Gibson ducks a clothesline. Granger ducks a high kick. Granger hammers her into the corner. Granger sends Gibson across to the other corner. Granger runs across, but Gibson moves out of the way and Granger hits the corner. Gibson returns with a dropkick and Granger sits down in the corner.

Gibson charges in and nails Granger in the face with a kick. Gibson grabs two handfuls of hair and pulls up Granger, dropping her with a uranage.

Cover!

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Two.

Thr---Granger shoots an arm up. Gibson scolds the referee before moving to the corner to sit on the top turnbuckle, but Granger is up on her feet and charges in. Granger gets up on the turnbuckle, grabs Gibson and nails a cutter from the second turnbuckle.

Granger scales the turnbuckle and stands on the top and when Gibson gets to her feet, flies off with a dropkick, sending Gibson back to the mat.

Cover!

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Th—Gibson bridges out of the pinfall.

Granger pulls her up and looks to go for a back suplex, but Gibson nails her with an elbow, moves behind and hits a German suplex on Granger, dropping right on the back of her neck.

Gibson is up. She goes for a takedown but Granger goes behind and delivers her own German supex.

Both competitors clutch the back of their necks as they lie on the mat. They slowly get to their feet. Gibson goes in for a clothesline, blocked by Granger who spins her around and drops her with a DDT.

Granger starts for her corner, but Collins charges in and drops a double sledge hammer to the back of Granger’s neck. Starling comes in and attacks Collins. Granger and Starling have Thotline Miami up. Double whip. Double reversal. Double dropkick off the ropes by the champions, but avoided by the challengers, who send them down to the mat.

The challengers run the ropes not, but the champs avoid double knees.

The champs run the ropes and nail them both with dropkicks.

Collins rolls out of the ring as Starling lifts up Gibson for a powerbomb, dropping her hard on the mat and Granger drops a leg drop.

The fans are coming alive here as the Granger heads for a corner and climbs to the top. She leaps off with a giant splash!

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Two.

Collins with the save!

Starling rushes in and takes Collins and tosses her out of the ring and follows her out.

Granger grabs Gibson around the waist, and tries to pull her up, but Gibson is dead weight. Granger gets her part way up, but Gibson shakes her legs and Granger can’t lift her any higher.

Outside, Collins sends Starling into the ringpost again and then climbs up to the top rope and leaps off, nailing Granger with a cross body block then rolls out of the ring. Gibson picks up Granger and drops her right on her head with a piledriver.

Cover!

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Thre----------save by Starling!

Collins comes back in and sends Starling back to the outside.

Collins and Gibson pull up Granger and Gibson lifts up in powerbomb position while Collins prepares to hit the backstabber on the way down in their finisher, Schismatrix, but instead, Starling returns and hits a roundhouse kick right to the back of Collins’s head.

Granger leaps over Gibson and drops her with a sunset flip bomb!

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Collins tries for a save, but Starling kicks her in the head, sending her back out of the ring.

Three!!



Madoka Kawada: Winners of the match and STILL Splat Interstellar Gemini Champions! Anastasia Starling! And Betsy Granger!

Skylar Rayner: And the champs retain tonight on Zion Fusion! We know they are heading to Uprising next month, but who will they face?

Jazmin Davis: No matter who they face, it’s bound to be an amazing match. Thotline Miami took it to the champs, but it just wasn’t their night. We want to thank Zion for hosting us tonight and we look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks when Multiuniversal Champion Mary Ellen Harrison defends against Natalie Eldredge at 5BW!

WINNERS: BESTY GRANGER & ANASTASIA STARLING (CHAMPIONSHIPS RETAINED)
RESULT: PINFALL