Post by Kai Morgan on Nov 4, 2022 22:07:46 GMT
The Manhunter remix of "TEARS" by HEALTH kicks in to start the show immediately. No one gets a chance to introduce themselves, as a shockingly happy Haruka Fukuhara bounces out with the Zion Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship around her waist and a microphone in her hand. Fukuhara attempts to hype the booing crowd up before she just begins talking.
Haruka Fukuhara: Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between of Zion... welcome to Bloodsport II, LIIIVE from the most neutral place on Earth: Switzerland! That's Amber Westgate, that's Eddie Red Apples, they're proud to bring you this special edition oooof FUSION!
The crowd boos the unusually enthusiastic Fukuhara.
Haruka Fukuhara: And tonight! You're all gonna see something truly... TRULY special! I, Haruka Fukuhara, first of my name, sixth of this championship, am going to perform a miracle tonight! I'm gonna win a fair title match against a top tier name within a company that I'm a champion in. Now... I'm no deity. Of course not!
Haruka's enthusiasm leaves as quickly as it appeared, as she reverts back to her normal stoic self.
Haruka Fukuhara: But that's never something I claimed to be in the first place, now is it? I don't claim to be anything I'm not. In fact, something you people should know about me? Is that I don't lie, nor have I ever lied knowingly. Just being wrong about a prediction I make isn't lying, that's just new evidence being introduced after the fact. It's a circumstance moving the goalposts.
Haruka lifts her finger, pointing up and wagging it as though she's pointing out something.
Haruka Fukuhara: What is a lie, however... is claiming I am anything but this company's World Heavyweight Champion... and moreover, anything but a world championship caliber wrestler. A lie is claiming that I'm not good enough to go out and grab whatever brass ring I set out to grab. Claiming that I'm... what's the term again, it's right on the tip of my tongue... a bust, whenever I so much as sneeze in the wrong direction. And probably the worst lie of all... claiming that after watching everything I've done, be it in NFW, XIX, BWF, or here... that you would do something different. Anything different than what I've done.
The crowd's boos grow louder.
Haruka Fukuhara: Oh, don't deny it. If you had my circumstances and knew your worth thereof, you would do exactly as I've done. You'd walk out on the BWF. You'd cash in two briefcases that you won in far more difficult matches than the cash in itself to win two championships. You'd want to do anything to see your career prosper, regardless of who it hurts along the way.
Fukuhara shakes her head no as the crowd keeps booing. The line between "you're the villain" and "go away" is extremely thin.
Haruka Fukuhara: The only difference between you people and me? Is that I'm honest about it. I've never lied about my intentions, I've never lied about my worth, I've never lied about my future, and I've never lied about what I do. I'll look you in the eye and tell you that I'm gonna stab you in the back. You'd rather wait until they're asleep so they won't even feel the blade until it's too late. With me, you'd have time to think about how you're gonna counter, how you're gonna evade, and how you'll somehow win being stabbed... meanwhile, you're already six feet deep while I've moved on, still the champion.
Fukuhara pauses for dramatic effect.
Haruka Fukuhara: Exactly like what's going to happen tonight against Serena Riot.
The crowd finally cheers at the mention of the former World Heavyweight Champion.
Haruka Fukuhara: I'm sure she'd join along with the whole "Haruka's a bust" lie, if it weren't for the fact that she's traveled over seven thousand miles prior to tonight. Tired, aren't you? Even though you've had plenty of time to rest up... to make sure Jack's comfortable... to make sure the feeling of the wedding's worn down... whatever excuse you come up with once El Champo's dead for proper? Save it.
One last pause as The Ice Emperor raises her championship.
Haruka Fukuhara: And I'm sure to all of you, it'll be a real shame when the last words we hear prior to the show's namesake are... El Champo's dead. Long live Haruka Fukuhara.
The Manhunter remix of "TEARS" kicks back in as Haruka wingspans with a false smile before the view fades elsewhere.
Haruka Fukuhara: Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between of Zion... welcome to Bloodsport II, LIIIVE from the most neutral place on Earth: Switzerland! That's Amber Westgate, that's Eddie Red Apples, they're proud to bring you this special edition oooof FUSION!
The crowd boos the unusually enthusiastic Fukuhara.
Haruka Fukuhara: And tonight! You're all gonna see something truly... TRULY special! I, Haruka Fukuhara, first of my name, sixth of this championship, am going to perform a miracle tonight! I'm gonna win a fair title match against a top tier name within a company that I'm a champion in. Now... I'm no deity. Of course not!
Haruka's enthusiasm leaves as quickly as it appeared, as she reverts back to her normal stoic self.
Haruka Fukuhara: But that's never something I claimed to be in the first place, now is it? I don't claim to be anything I'm not. In fact, something you people should know about me? Is that I don't lie, nor have I ever lied knowingly. Just being wrong about a prediction I make isn't lying, that's just new evidence being introduced after the fact. It's a circumstance moving the goalposts.
Haruka lifts her finger, pointing up and wagging it as though she's pointing out something.
Haruka Fukuhara: What is a lie, however... is claiming I am anything but this company's World Heavyweight Champion... and moreover, anything but a world championship caliber wrestler. A lie is claiming that I'm not good enough to go out and grab whatever brass ring I set out to grab. Claiming that I'm... what's the term again, it's right on the tip of my tongue... a bust, whenever I so much as sneeze in the wrong direction. And probably the worst lie of all... claiming that after watching everything I've done, be it in NFW, XIX, BWF, or here... that you would do something different. Anything different than what I've done.
The crowd's boos grow louder.
Haruka Fukuhara: Oh, don't deny it. If you had my circumstances and knew your worth thereof, you would do exactly as I've done. You'd walk out on the BWF. You'd cash in two briefcases that you won in far more difficult matches than the cash in itself to win two championships. You'd want to do anything to see your career prosper, regardless of who it hurts along the way.
Fukuhara shakes her head no as the crowd keeps booing. The line between "you're the villain" and "go away" is extremely thin.
Haruka Fukuhara: The only difference between you people and me? Is that I'm honest about it. I've never lied about my intentions, I've never lied about my worth, I've never lied about my future, and I've never lied about what I do. I'll look you in the eye and tell you that I'm gonna stab you in the back. You'd rather wait until they're asleep so they won't even feel the blade until it's too late. With me, you'd have time to think about how you're gonna counter, how you're gonna evade, and how you'll somehow win being stabbed... meanwhile, you're already six feet deep while I've moved on, still the champion.
Fukuhara pauses for dramatic effect.
Haruka Fukuhara: Exactly like what's going to happen tonight against Serena Riot.
The crowd finally cheers at the mention of the former World Heavyweight Champion.
Haruka Fukuhara: I'm sure she'd join along with the whole "Haruka's a bust" lie, if it weren't for the fact that she's traveled over seven thousand miles prior to tonight. Tired, aren't you? Even though you've had plenty of time to rest up... to make sure Jack's comfortable... to make sure the feeling of the wedding's worn down... whatever excuse you come up with once El Champo's dead for proper? Save it.
One last pause as The Ice Emperor raises her championship.
Haruka Fukuhara: And I'm sure to all of you, it'll be a real shame when the last words we hear prior to the show's namesake are... El Champo's dead. Long live Haruka Fukuhara.
The Manhunter remix of "TEARS" kicks back in as Haruka wingspans with a false smile before the view fades elsewhere.
The room sits dark with the only gleaming light coming from the throne which sat in the middle of the room. A woman approached it from the darkest side of the room whispering as she sees the redlight of the camera. She turned to it, the cameraman tried to duck out of the way, but it was too late. The woman had seen him, and she made her way over to the shadow side of her throne.
”the Queen” Legion: What we find interesting even when we are lost, there will always be you to guide us back to our throne. It is an unworthy place for us for the time being, as we lost our Internet Championship. Tonight though is the redemption round for those of us who have wanted our title. See tonight, young Lemon, no more games, no more tricks. See you are going to learn when we get our one on one rematch, instead of this having a third joker added to the pile.
Legion disappeared and all forms of lightning hit the throne shattering it. When Legion returns two cards stand out on the shattered remains of her throne. Legion goes over to her throne pulling the two cards out of her throne. She giggles as she flips them over revealing one of Alexis Lemon and one of Aria.
”the Queen” Legion: Fact is that we are not amused anymore. The war that we have been promising with young lemon is coming, and the hangman will not wait for anyone. Aria you will be removed, and anyone who dares stand in our way will be taken out until such time, as the Hangman is paid. When we meet one on one the hangman’s horror will begin.
Legion flicks the two cards away lifting her hands up. She then put her hand out, as to want something from the cameraman. She smiled softly.
”the Queen” Legion: Yes, as you arrived the girls slipped our coins into your pocket. 2 for each competitor, so total should be 4 then you can leave.
The cameraman digs into his pockets and the coins were there. He takes them out handing them back to her. She smiled softly, as she waved her hand, and the door appeared in front of her.
”the Queen” Legion: You may go.
The cameraman pushed the door opening back into the arena. Legion already walked past him focused, not looking back. Tethys was only with her for the moment. She remains focused as she looked at the entrance ramp.
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is a Triple Threat Match…and it is for the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPIONSHIP!
The lights shut out for a few seconds before then suddenly the music started playing, there wasn't any smoke at all or any theatrics, it was just a simple violin playing to get the crowd hyped up. They cheered in response when they saw what was happening, spotlights shining around the entrance and on the ramp, the violin making the crowd hyped up before the guitar kicked right in and the lights turned into a deep blue color and Aria was standing there in the middle of the entrance ramp.
She had a small nervous expression on her face as she appeared. She slowly closed her eyes and stood there taking a deep breath as the camera zoomed in right on her and then in a split second, she opened her eyes right back up with a determined expression on her face as the song went through the violin solo.
She walked down the ramp with fighting intent, still trying to show a possitive attitude being able to make up a smile while high fiving a few of the fans. She calmly walked up the steel steps and stood on the edge of the ring, taking in the atmosphere from the audience before she shot up onto the top of the corner and stood up in the top with determination on her expression as the guitar solo kicked right in, blue sea fireworks shooting up right out of the entrance to wow the crowd and hype Aria up as well. They finally settled down and Aria looked around at the audience once last time before she slowly sat down on the top rope.
The lights go out in the arena, as a cling sound like coins being tossed in the air is heard. The screen begins to flicker, as a man is showing walking through a forest, tossing three gold coins in the air. He follows a path carrying the coins and a lantern. A woman stands towards the end of his path, as she turns to him. She keeps her head down, as the man offers her the coins, she inspects them, as she looks down as he begins to kneel. She places her hand on his shoulder as the screen shuts off, and the two appear on the stage, the song begins playing, as Legion turns to the crowd, placing the gold coins in her chest, Mister J standing behind her.
The voices want to end me
With words just like a blade
Cutting pieces from me
Till nothing remains, till I go insane
Eyes in the mirror that cannot be mine
Begging this stranger, “get out of my mind”
Fear overcomes me when I realize
It’s only me
Legion begins her slow walk down from the top of the apron, as she sways with the music her eyes glowing in the dark. She looks up into the ring where there is no one awaiting her, as she makes her way to the bottom, turning slowly as the beat begins to pick up.
I keep on screaming help
I cannot breathe
Someone save me from this hell
Trapped in this fight
All I can find is myself
Alone in my mind demons come to light
(Who will save you)
And over time demons come to life
As she climbs the stairs, she slowly slides into the ring, with red spotlights on her. She cackles slightly, as she looks around. She then slowly backs into a corner sitting down, staring up the ramp as Mister J makes his way to ringside. The lights come on, as the music cuts out.
"Woo!"
The jazzy metal instrumentals of NateWantsToBattle's Phantom kick in as the tron lights up with the yellows and blues of Alexis Lemon's entrance video signals the crowd to get to their feet for the lovable lemon.
(I'm just a Phantom in your room
With no intent on leaving soon
And you're still not even sure just how I got here
Another ghost that's in your bed
That you wish you could leave for dead
Ain't no magic word can make me disappear)
Finally Lexi hops out of the back, running up to the front of the stage, staring out into the crowd with a confidant smile on her face. She looks at all the fans cheering for her for a few moments before beginning her stride to the ring.
On her way down the ramp, Lexi makes an effort to interact with as many fans at ringside as possible, whether it be high fives or taking pictures, going all around the ring before climbing onto the apron.
(I'm not what you want
But I'm exactly what you need
Take a bite and feed
Your satisfaction guaranteed
I'm your sunshine, whoa
I'm gonna burn down your parade
I'm a shooting star
That wish you wish you never made)
Once on the apron, Lexi wipes her feet before climbing through the ropes, stomping to the middle of the ring and throwing up the devil's horns and smirking while looking down the camera in front of her.
After standing like this for a couple seconds, Lemon takes to her corner, tossing her hat down to ringside, shedding her jacket and doing the same with it. She then turns her attention to the ring as she prepares for her match
Alex Lawson: Introducing the challengers, first…from Chandler, Arizona…weighing in at 125 lbs…”The Sacred Detective”...ARIA!!
Next, representing The Hive…from Aokigahara, Japan…weighing in at 138 lbs…”The Queen”...Legion!
And their opponent…representing The Queens of Chaos…from Avatar Country…weighing in at 125 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...”The Screaming Darkness”...ALEXIS! LEMON!
ARIA is the first to make a move in this contest, rushing from her corner all the way to Legion’s to deliver a Yakuza Kick! Legion drops to the mat, with ARIA rushing in for the early pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Pin broken up by Lemon, who scoops ARIA off of Legion and attempts to throw her out of the ring through the ropes! ARIA hangs on however, pulling herself back up to the apron and catching an approaching Lemon with a Shoulder Thrust through the ropes! ARIA shows off her agility now, flipping over the ropes and the back of a hunched over Lemon to get back into the ring! She runs the ropes now, coming back to a Slingblade from the Internet Champion! Lemon looks to capitalize, hitting the adjacent ropes, but ARIA catches her off guard with a Drop Down! Lemon hits the ropes again, with ARIA jumping up for a Dropkick as she returns! But Legion re-emerges from out of nowhere, catching ARIA from behind out of midair before dropping her with an Inverted Fallaway Slam! ARIA gets back to her hands and knees, with Legion seeing the opportunity to go for Shattered Realms! But Lemon intercepts the Curbstomp attempt, catching Legion with a Schoolboy Rollup!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Legion! Lemon attempts to capitalize with a Kick to a kneeling Legion, but she sidesteps it, nailing Lemon with a Backstabber! Lemon rolls out of the ring, with Legion redirecting her attention towards ARIA! She gets the Sacred Detective to her feet, nailing her with a Forearm Strike to the head! She nails her with a second one, then a third, backing ARIA into the corner before sending her to the opposite corner with an Irish Whip! Legion rushes after ARIA, but she slips through the ropes and onto the apron, leaving Legion to crash chest first into the turnbuckle! ARIA measures her distance as Legion staggers back into the center of the ring! She rolls through the middle rope, with Legion being immediately alerted and ducking to avoid whatever she has coming! This works to ARIA’s benefit however, as she jumps over Legion and takes her shoulders to the mat with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb! She keeps her trapped for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Legion! She rolls to her feet, looking for a Kick to the seated ARIA! But she ducks underneath, getting her arms around Legion’s waist from behind before going for an O’Connor Roll! But Legion maintains her balance, staying on her feet long enough to send a Kick back to ARIA! Legion hits the ropes now, only to be caught by surprise as a returning Alexis Lemon snatches her under the bottom rope by the ankle! She continues to push Legion away from the ring, thrusting her back until they both topple over the commentary table! Lemon crawls from the chaotic scene of flying papers turning to see Legion beginning to crawl back up using one of the rolling chairs used by the announce team! Lemon sees an opportunity to fly now, taking to the top rope and Legion sits up in the chair! She takes a dive, jumping from the top turnbuckle all the way to Legion at ringside with a Diving Crossbody! The rolling chair breaks clean in half, with Legion toppling over with its pieces! Lemon rushes back into the ring, with ARIA completely ready for her as she charges in with the J4A!! JUSTICE FOR ALL!! RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO THE CHAMPION!! ARIA goes for the pin! She may just steal this away!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Lemon! ARIA looks disappointed, but she doesn’t let up! She pulls Lemon in, looking to lock her into Aria Of Expertise! But Lemon doesn’t let it happen, rolling ARIA up with a Crucifix Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by ARIA!! Lemon reaches her feet first, snatching ARIA into position before nailing her with the DEADLIGHTS!! NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX GETS HER!! She bridges for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by ARIA, but she doesn’t let up on Lemon yet, transitioning right into ARIA OF EXPERTISE!! GARGANO ESCAPE IS IN!! Lemon is scrambling to reach the ropes, but it won’t do her any good in a Triple Threat match! She pushes on however, nearly making contact with the bottom rope before ARIA kicks off of it and rolls to the center of the ring, keeping the hold on Lemon! The champion puts hand up, seemingly ready to tap! But Legion comes in with the rescue just in the nick of time, trampling them both with a Diving Elbow Drop! Lemon rolls out of the ring as ARIA staggers back to her feet, with Legion taking advantage with the STARLIGHT BOOSTER!! SAVATE KICK CATCHES HER FLUSH!! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by ARIA!! Legion looks to finish this off, hitting the ropes as ARIA tries to make it to her feet! She looks for Shattered Realms! But a returning Alexis Lemon cuts off the attempted Curbstomp, bouncing from the top rope and catching her out of midair with a Springboard Clothesline!! Legion drops to the mat like a ton of bricks! She rolls out of the ring, leaving a prime opportunity for Lemon to finish this! She takes to the second rope, looming over ARIA before hitting her with GLOOMY SUNDAY!! PANAMA SUNRISE CONNECTS!! Lemon with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Legion rushes in to break up the pin, but she’s too late!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling INTERNET! CHAMPION!...ALEXIS! LEMON!
Eddie Red Apples: Huge win by the Internet Champion tonight!
Amber Westgate: Alexis Lemon has cemented her reign by taking the fight to two opponents at once and coming out of the other end as champion!
Lemon celebrates with her title as we fade!
WINNER: ALEXIS LEMON (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL
The cameras go backstage where Jordan Majors sits on a crate and looks over a bat. Meliana Rodrigo approaches from the side with a microphone, but keeps her distance. Jordan smirks and looks directly at the camera.
Meliana Rodrigo: Jordan… a word?
Jordan Majors: What’s up Meliana? You don’t seem like your usually cheerful, friendly self… did I do something to upset you?
Meliana Rodrigo: No, but–
Jordan Majors: Does it something to do with what I did in another company?
Meliana Rodrigo: On that subject, Jordan, we understand this week that you’ve aligned yourself with the Queens of Chaos. Can you explain why you would take such a… such a turn in your career?
Jordan Majors: Such a turn? You act like I’ve turned my back on everything I’ve done in this company because I showed that I have friends. Why is it ok for everyone else to align with this and that and no one bats an eye? But I show the world I’m a Queen and everyone just… loses their minds!? I’ll tell you this Meliana…
Jordan never stops smirking as she stands up and sways in her spot a little bit.
Jordan Majors: This world we’re living in… we’re fighting in… it’s changing. It’s changing every single day. The things that used to work? They don’t work. Just ask those people in the audience out there who go to work every single day to make pennies. Are they happy about what they have to deal with every day? Do they think they’re getting what they deserve? Did I get what I deserved? Did I deserve to have the rug ripped right out from under me after I gave this company everything I had? To watch someone else stomp on my dreams and celebrate on my downfall?
Jordan stares at Meliana as if she’s expecting an answer. When she doesn’t get one she leans in closer.
Jordan Majors: Meliana? Did I?
Meliana stands by in silence and Jordan just laughs to herself softly.
Jordan Majors: The people who led me down this path changed the rules in their favor a long, long time ago. Don’t be mad at me for changing the rules on you. Just relish in what I’m doing. Just enjoy the journey. When I go out there tonight, I will be making things right. The start of making things right and taking back MY championship. The world is mine now. I’m not gonna sit back and take it anymore. I’m going to take what I want. I’m money, Meliana. Take it to the bank.
Jordan shrugs and then walks off as Meliana turns and looks at the camera in confusion.
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is a Weaponized Steel Cage Match!
Introducing first…representing Avalanche…from Fukuoka, Japan…weighing in at 143 lbs…Hana! Kaneko!
And her opponent…representing The Queens of Chaos…from Los Angeles, California…weighing in at 130 lbs…Jordan! Majors!
Eddie Red Apples: Jordan Majors coming down to the ring as a completely different person than she was just a mere month ago it seems!
Amber Westgate: Losing a title the way she did can do that to a person, Eddie! What’s important now however, is she now enters the ring against a heavily backed Hana Kaneko with more ammunition in her corner as well! Her recent showing of alignment, while shocking, may just be the edge she needs here!
As soon as the bell rings, Jordan turns and pulls a kendo stick out of the cage. Hana reacts by hitting her with a knee to the side and driving her into the cage. Jordan stumbles away from the cage impact and then swings mightily with the kendo stick and catches Hana on the side! Hana writhes in pain and Jordan unleashes a flurry of swinging attacks to the back! Hana falls to her knees and Jordan lines up like she’s trying to hit a home run and swings the kendo stick into Hana’s back! The stick splinters into pieces and Jordan holds it up and smiles before tossing it aside.
Hana crawls over to the ropes and picks herself up while Jordan looks around the ring for another instrument of destruction. Jordan tugs a chair out from between the cage and the ropes and holds it up before she walks over to deliver a chair shot to Hana. Jordan raises the chair high and Hana turns and hits Jordan right above the eye with some sort of weapon! The camera zooms in to show a chain wrapped around her hand! Jordan is busted open already!
Jordan touches a hand to her face and looks at the blood. But she smiles at it. Hana is incensed by the reaction as she grabs Jordan by the hair and then pulls her in for a powerbomb. Hana picks her up and aims for the chair. She slams Jordan back first into the chair! Jordan writhes in pain and rolls over. Blood runs down the right side of Jordan’s face as Hana picks her up. BLADE STOPPER! NO! Jordan reverses the Rainmaker! She drops Hana with a neckbreaker!
Hana rolls back to her feet with a back marked up by the kendo stick shots as Jordan grabs the chair and swings wildly at Hana! Hana ducks down and drives Jordan into the cage with her shoulder. Jordan shoves her away and then goes for a superkick! Hana dodges it to the side and catches Jordan for a back suplex! Jordan rolls back up to her feet and Hana pulls her up and positions her for another powerbomb!
Hana looks at the cage and runs forward! Jordan reverses with the hurricanrana! Hana slams face-first into the cage! Jordan pulls Hana to her feet and then goes for CHAPTER 11! DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! Hana stops it! She stomps on Jordan’s face! Right on the cut! Hana turns and jumps on to the cage wall! She starts scaling up to the top! Jordan gets up and grabs her foot. Hana kicks her away!
Hana has a path to the top now! She grabs the top of the cage and starts to pull herself up! Jordan jumps on the top rope and springboards herself halfway up the cage! She grabs hold of Hana’s legs and now climbs up beside her. Both fighters are pulling themselves to the top of the cage now! They are seated on the top, punch after punch! Jordan grabs Hana’s head and headbutts her! She now grabs Hana and tosses her back into the cage from the top!
Jordan with a path to victory now! But here comes Code Black! Ravyn and Olivia jump on to the cage wall and scale their way up. Jordan waits for them and tries to fight them off! She gets Ravyn under control, but Olivia grabs her arm and slaps a handcuff on. She’s trying to handcuff Jordan to the top of the cage! Alexis Lemon and Alexandra Calaway come running from the back! Code Black sees them and abandon ship, climbing down the cage to meet them for a brawl outside the ring!
Jordan watches below as the Queens and Code Black fight. She turns to the ring where Hana is at the cage door! Hana is asking the official to open the door from the outside! Jordan stands and dives from the top of the cage! She crashes down on top of Hana and both of them are down in the ring! Hana crawls over to the door and tries to pull herself under the bottom rope! Jordan scrambles to her feet and slams the door shut in Hana’s face!
Jordan stumbles backward to the mat as Hana lays face down on the mat. On the outside, the Queens dispatch Code Black and turn their attention to the match. Jordan stands up as Hana stirs and hits a dropkick that sends Hana into the corner. Blood running down the side of her face, Jordan smiles and slaps her butt before running in for the DONK BONK! She rolls out of the corner and HANA WITH THE LARIAT!
OUT OF NOWHERE! HANA TAKES JORDAN OUT! She tugs Jordan to her feet and goes for HEADLESS SWORDSMAN! JORDAN SPINS THROUGH THE EMERALD FLOWSION AND TO HER FEET! CASH OUT! HANA TURNS INTO THE JUMPING CUTTER AND JORDAN ROLLS OVER FOR THE PIN!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Jordan! Majors!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match… Jordan! Majors!
Eddie Red Apples: Beaten and bloodied, but still victorious. Jordan Majors casts aside the demons that afflicted her via Hana Kaneko!
Amber Westgate: And she shows she has friends, too! The Queens of Chaos with the assist when Code Black tried to handcuff her to the top of the cage!
The cage is slowly lifted and Jordan rolls under the bottom rope to Alexis and Alexandra, who help her make her way up the ramp. She stops at the top and looks down to see Code Black and Hana in the ring and smiles as we get a tight shot of the blood running down the right side of her face from above her eye.
WINNER: JORDAN MAJORS
RESULT: PINFALL
PTSD can be a real bitch, can't it? The anxiety. The fear. Everything that goes in it. One minute you're just fine. But all of a sudden there's that rush. It's a sour taste that is left in your mouth, isn't it? There's not much you can really do, but it's there. And you live with that uncomfortable feeling for a very, very long time. It doesn't matter what the damage is; Point is, it's been done. And there's nothing you can really do to help it.
Serena Riot is seen backstage. She's sweating a mile. Anxiety? You betcha. But it's far more than that. It's the pain of what she has to accomplish. The fear of the unknown. And frankly…The circumstances in which she is fighting. She's sporting her usual leather jacket, but with a "Riot Gear" T-Shirt. The clothing company that she started not long ago. With fishnets going down to her boots and orange hair. As badass as she looks and feels, she can't help but get mildly depressed at what's to come.
"I'm…I'm torn. You see, I started the year as ZION World Heavyweight Champion. And yeah. Daria beat me in her home town. I still want that rematch, chica. But my point is it's not just…It's not just about wins and losses. It certainly isn't about championships. It's about fighting. And going until you can't any longer. And that's what I've done not just for ZION but my whole career. And did I "Take my ball and go home?" You're damn right I did. For 3 months. And it…It wasn't the most exciting thing. I mean yeah, I wrestled all throughout the globe. That was Hella sweet. But I kept ZION in the back of my mind. When I saw the people I did, and what they were capable of doing. The whole thing…"
She takes a puff of a Newport.
"Yeah man. It pissed me off so bad. And when I came back at Destiny, I got a different vibe. I didn't feel like I was The GOAT. I didn't feel like I was who I said I was anymore. And then I had to watch my wife, MY WIFE…"
She takes a moment to regroup. Her emotions getting the best of her, she took a sigh. She let out all the frustrations she had.
"Get beat down by some stupid idiots. And then what happens? I fall to Katrina Lopez' games. She wanted The Fallen Prophet? She got The Fallen Prophet. And she doesn't play nice. Katrina found that out first hand. But in the midst of all this, Jordan, she…She won the Championship. Only to lose it. To Haruka Fukahara. She came in at the 11th hour. And she picked up the pieces from Zachary Porter. The whole thing? Just…Yikes."
"I gave Jordan a hug and a kiss. My son…Now her son…He wrapped his arms around her and had tears in his eyes. And he said "Don't worry, everythings fine." How is that fair? How is that okay? He shouldn't have to go through that. But he did, and it was all because of you being a coward. Because you wanted to strike on Jordan because let's face it…You don't have the balls to face her one on one."
Serena shakes her head in pure disbelief.
"And now what? Hmm? You let down my wife. You let down my son. There haven't been many consistencies in mine or Jordans life for that matter. But we finally have everything together. We're married and ready to start our journey. The life that we always wanted to build together, is finally here. It's arrived in full stride. But you see Haruka? There's one problem. And that problem is you."
Serena flicks her cigarette and stomps it out. The entire time however, she's eyeing down the camera. All while grabbing her lighter and flicking it.
"I'll be damned if I let you ruin what we've built. Because chica, I'm willing to go to war for what you did. You made my wife and son cry. You made me pissed off. Strike One was signing up to be in ZION. Striked two was cashing in on Jordan. And your strike 3 is accepting this match. I have no problem kicking your ass as many times as I need to. I don't mind beating the ever loving crap outta' you. And the entire time I do it, I'm going to channel the emotions I have for what you did. I hope you enjoy eating from a straw. Because when I'm done you'll have no teeth. Wicked Ways is going to be an absolute bitch to you. The Bitch From The 216 is here, baby. And I'm not taking this match lightly. Like I said. I started the year as El Champo. And tonight? Oh Hell yeah, Momma's bringing that strap back home."
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson: And it is for the Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPIONSHIP!
As "Radio Gaga" by Queen prominently plays throughout the arena, "The Adorkable Angel" Azurine Vebbins pirouettes onto the entrance ramp. A solitary spotlight provides an ethereal glow as she begins to descend down the ramp like an automaton practicing aerobics. She performs various other dance steps while making her way to the eastern ring apron. Along the way, she waves, high-fives and hugs certain chanters she comes into contact with. When a chanter puckers up for a kiss, she points to her halo (neck collar). Upon entering the eastern ring apron, she glides between the bottom and middle ropes before awaiting referee instruction and her next opponent.
A single high-pitched scream cues the arena lights to illuminate the stage from darkness as red spotlights. They soon settle and focus on a single subject, Morgana Summers. She makes her way to the ring taking her sweet time, pretty and proud, dark blue pyro going off lining the ramp, her arms out as if she was cuing them herself. She slithers and slides into the ring, blowing a kiss toward her opponent, or the hard cam if out first.
Alex Lawson: Introducing first, the challenger…representing New Frontier Wrestling…from New Orleans, Louisiana by way of Los Angeles, California…weighing in at 115 lbs…”The Adorkable Angel”...Azurine! Vebbins!
And her opponent…from Danvers, Massachusetts…weighing in at 122 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPION!...”The Banshee Witch”...MORGANA! SUMMERS!
Morgana and Azurine wasted no time in getting the match going as soon as the bell sounded. The two women met in the middle of the ring in a traditional lock-up. Summers was determined to show that she was the champion for a reason as she transitioned the lock-up into a swinging neckbreaker, slamming Vebbins down to the mat. Morgana jumped back to her feet swiftly, pulling Azurine back to her feet before the other woman even had a chance to get to them herself. Whipping Vebbins into the ropes, Summers smirked as the other woman came running back towards her, and she went for a hip toss but was stunned when Vebbins hit her with a hip toss of her own! Summers' back collided with the mat much like the other woman’s had only minutes ago. The Champion didn’t stay down for long, getting back to her feet moments later, a slight nod coming from the woman as she eyed her opponent. Azurine ran towards Morgana, looking to hit a running knee strike on her, but Summers was quick and took Vebbins off of her feet with the Russian legsweep.
Crowd: Adorkable An-gel! Adorkable Ang-el! Adorkable An-gel!
Hearing the cheers for the outsider seemed to frustrate Morgana as she grabbed the woman by the hair, ignoring the warning from the referee. She threw her into the corner, making sure that the other woman slammed her back roughly against the turnbuckles. The crowd began booing the champion who rolled her eyes and taunted the crowd a little. She turned to face Vebbins and was met by a hard standing dropkick to the chest. She stumbled back a few steps, leaving enough of an opening for Azurine to launch herself out of the corner and nail a beautiful running DDT. The Adorkable Angel popped back up to her feet with a burst of energy thanks to the cheers from the crowd. Just as she turned around, Morgana was already back to her feet, a smirk on the Prettiest Pagan’s face as she launched herself at Vebbins, taking her down with a Thesz press. As soon as they were on the mat, the champion began to repeatedly slam the challenger’s head against it, seemingly putting more force behind each head slam. Looking down at Azurine, Morgana glanced at the ropes then ran towards the closest ones, launching herself off to attempt a Lunar Crash! The lionsault connected fully, and the champion went for a pin attempt, the referee sliding to the mat to start the count.
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-!
No! Only a two and a half count for the, now clearly, frustrated champion. Pushing off of the mat, Morgana got back to her feet, glaring at the referee before going to grab Azurine by the hair again. As she leaned down to get ahold of the woman, she was met with a couple of elbows to the side of the jaw for her troubles. She stumbled back and grabbed her jaw, the glare returning to her face as Vebbins slowly got to her feet with a grin. As the two got closer to each other again, Azurine acted fast and hit a swift but rough northern lights suplex on Morgana, slamming her down to the mat with a ferocity. Vebbins could be seen egging Summers on, and as the champion came at the challenger, she went for her Pearly Gatekeeper. Before she could hook in for the dragon suplex, Morgana acted quick and hit a vertical suplex of her own. Picking the challenger up once more, she whipped Vebbins into the corner, chest first this time. Seeing an opening, the champion backed up a touch then charged towards the corner, hitting a beautiful dropkick in Vebbins’ back only to transition into Hexplex! Morgana held a bridged pin in place as the referee slid to the mat.
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!!!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling VIRAL! CHAMPION!...MORGANA! SUMMERS!
Eddie Red Apples: Another challenger laid to rest by the Banshee Witch tonight! Morgana Summers has been on a roll ever since she’s won that belt!
Amber Westgate: It makes you think of who could possibly be the one to take it from her! And considering how open the Viral Championship is, that might just spell doom for the entire wrestling landscape!
Summers raises her title in the air as we fade!
WINNER: MORGANA SUMMERS (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alex Lawson: And it is for the Zion Wrestling WORLD! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPIONSHIP!
The "Oh Oh OH!" hits from the speakers of Comin' Thru The Stereo," as we see Serena Riot emerge. She stands atop the entrance as smoke begins to fill out at the bottom. She puts one arm in the air, and the other behind her head, sticking her tongue out, and giving a wink. Now with both arms extended out by her side, she gets in a crawling position, crawling to the ring. Right as she clears the ramp, she high fives a few fans before rolling in the ring, and doing her pose once more on a turnbuckle.
A cold chill fills the air as the Manhunter Remix of "TEARS" by HEALTH creeps over the PA. Smoke and fog fills the stage floor as The Ice Emperor Haruka Fukuhara appears as the song kicks in, seemingly out of nowhere, arms crossed at her hands behind her back.
The crowd boos Fukuhara as the remix's lyrics start. Haruka begins her slow march to the ring not long after.
"Love, save us once
We're far from where we thought
Love, save us once
Beware what you want
Trust us now
It's time to let me go
Give up on us
Follow what you want
Trust us now
It's time to let me go
Give up
Give our soul back"
As the remix's chorus ends and the second verse begins, The Ice Emperor has reached the bottom of the ramp, upon which she pauses and looks around her. Seeing nothing but booing fans, Haruka simply walks to the steps, climbs, and enters the ring. Fukuhara reaches the middle and repeats her pose from the stage, all the while the "TEARS" remix fades on "Give up."
Alex Lawson: Introducing first, the challenger…from Cleveland, Ohio…weighing in at 150 lbs…”The G.O.A.T.”...Serena! Riot!
And her opponent…representing Avalanche…from Nara, Japan…weighing in at 150 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling WORLD! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION!...”The Ice Emperor”...HARUKA! FUKUHARA!!
Right off the bell these two slowly stroll towards the center of the ring, getting in each other’s faces and exchanging trash talk! The official steps between them, making them back up from one another! This seemingly works, with the two proceeding to step away from one another! But Fukuhara gets deceptive, looking to gain the upper hand right out of the gate by pulling Riot in off guard! Riot immediately counters whatever Fukuhara has planned, nailing her with a Stiff Uppercut to the jaw that sends her staggering back! She backs into the corner, with Riot rushing over and hitting a High Knee before going for a Bulldog! Fukuhara pushes her away however, catching her as she returns with a Lariat before going for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Riot! Fukuhara gets Riot to her feet, locking in a Side Headlock to squeeze a bit of energy from her! Riot looks to reverse, pushing Fukuhara back first towards the ropes and bouncing her off! Fukuhara returns, nailing Riot with a Shoulder Block to send her backfirst into the mat before hitting the adjacent ropes! Riot looks to catch the champion off guard however, going for a Drop Down in an attempt to have her pass over! But Fukuhara is too aware of this, returning to nail Riot with a Kick to the midsection that sends her to her hands and knees! Fukuhara takes advantage, tying up the arm of Riot before using it to orchestrate a La Magistral Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Riot! Fukuhara gets her back up to her feet now, rushing her towards the corner in an attempt to bash her head into the turnbuckle! Riot doesn’t take it however, putting a boot up to the turnbuckle pads to block the shot, before nailing Fukuhara with an Elbow to the midsection to send her away! Riot immediately capitalizes, taking to the second rope before launching off and nailing Fukuhara with a Missile Dropkick! Fukuhara rolls out of the ring, with Riot seeing an opportunity to fly! She hits the ropes, launching out of the ring for a Suicide Dive to Fukuhara, but she gets caught out of midair! Fukuhara retains her hold on Riot at ringside, getting her in position before driving her to the concrete with a Cradle Suplex! Fukuhara gets Riot to her feet, attempting to throw her back into the ring! But Riot reverses, throwing her into the apron instead! She follows up, ramming Fukuhara right into the barricade! She throws Fukuhara back into the ring before taking to the top rope, launching off and hitting the World Champion with the DEMON DROP!! SHOOTING STAR PRESS CONNECTS!! Pin by Riot!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Fukuhara! Riot isn’t finished with her yet, however, getting Fukuhara to her feet and positioning her head between her legs for Psychosis! But Fukuhara refuses to budge, instead using this as a way to lift Riot up instead! She gets her in position, before dropping her with an Air Raid Crash! Riot staggers up to her feet, only for Fukuhara to turn her inside out with the OREDIGGER!! ARM-WRENCH LARIAT CONNECTS!! Fukuhara with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Riot! Fukuhara remains determined, getting Riot up before positioning her for To The Mines! But Riot gets loose from the Storm Cradle Driver, rolling through and getting Fukuhara in a Victory Roll Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Fukuhara! The two scramble to their feet, with Riot looking to deck Fukuhara with a Lariat! But the champ dodges, grabbing Riot by the arm and wrenching it before pulling her in for another OREDIGGER!! She keeps hold on Riot’s arm however, pulling her up and nailing her with a THIRD OREDIGGER!! She keeps hold on the arm once again, determined to pull Riot back up for a fourth! Riot retorts this time however, nailing Fukuhara with a Headbutt when she pulls her in! Fukuhara falls to knee off of this, with Riot seeing the perfect advantage! She hits the ropes, jumping up to nail Fukuhara with Wicked Ways! But Fukuhara snaps her head up just in time, sending Riot flying in the air and landing right into Fukuhara’s arms for TO THE MINES!! STORM CRADLE DRIVER OUT OF MIDAIR!! Fukuhara with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling WORLD! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION!...HARUKA! FUKUHARA!
Eddie Red Apples: Haruka Fukuhara looking unstoppable in her first championship defense here tonight! What a win!
Amber Westgate: It doesn’t look like she’s satisfied yet though, Eddie! Look!
Hana Kaneko joins Fukuhara in celebrating in the ring, with the champion raising her title high! Out of the corner of her eye however, she notices Riot trying to get back to her feet! Her and Kaneko decide to remedy this, laying into Riot with a set of stiff Boots! "DESTINY" by Saori Yoshida begins to play now, with ARIA rushing down to the ring and quickly dispatching Kaneko from the squared circle! Fukuhara, who realizes she probably can’t take ARIA right after such a treacherous match, backs out with Kaneko! The two back up the ramp, with ARIA checking on Riot as we fade.
WINNER: HARUKA FUKUHARA (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL
Before a ring announcement can even be made, the ring crew rally around the ringside area. They begin to strip away at the ring and the area surrounding it, removing the ropes and turnbuckles, packing away the steel steps and even going as far as to deconstruct the announce table and timekeepers area. Eddie Red Apples and Amber Westgate vacate the ringside area, along with the rest of the production crew. With absolutely nothing left to be weaponized, Alex Lawson enters the ring, with the attention grabbing bell being sounded via the PA system, and the announcement microphone descending from the ceiling.
Alex Lawson: The following contest…is a Bloodsport Match! In this match there will be no pinfalls, submissions, count outs, or disqualifications! No weapons or weaponizable objects will be kept in or around the ring! The only way to win is to bludgeon your opponent with your bare hands!
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The opening to “The Gun Show” by In This Moment begins to play through the PA system and as soon as Maria Brink’s vocals kick in, Kara "Killer" Carbajal storms out onto the stage with a snarl on her face and stops on stage before turning around to reveal the Shieldmaidens logo on the back of her kutte as she stretches out her arms displaying the devil's horns with her hands before she swiftly turns around and begins to storm down the ramp.
Alex Lawson: Introducing first…representing the Shieldmaidens….from New Orleans, Louisiana…weighing in at 160 lbs…Kara! “Killer”! Carbajal!
When Carbajal reaches the bottom of the ramp, she wastes little time in marching straight to the middle of the ring and outstretches her arms again displaying the devil’s horns, still maintaining that vicious snarl as she begins mouthing off to anyone in ear shot as “The Gun Show” fades out.
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Alex Lawson: And her opponent…from Rochester, New York…weighing in at 152 lbs…she is the Zenith…Daria—
Before Lawson can finish his announcement, Carbajal rushes over and yanks the hanging microphone from him, nailing Dorsey over the head with it the moment she steps up into the ring! With nothing else to do, the official calls for the bell to start this match!
Dorsey is laid out on the mat now, with Carbajal looking to inflict even more damage, whilst rendering the stipulation of the match pointless! She mounts Dorsey now, smacking her with shot after shot over the head with the steel microphone in hopes of making her bleed! Each hit comes loaded with the high-pitched, earsplitting feedback from the microphone that makes each fan in the crowd wince! Carbajal’s behavior crosses over into straight up deranged now, with Killer attempting to live up to her nickname by wrapping the cord to the microphone around Dorsey’s throat before giving it a couple tugs to signal for a lift off! From there, the microphone begins to ascend with Dorsey tangled in it! She immediately goes into panic mode, scrambling to get the cord from around her throat to no avail! Eventually she’s able to escape before being lifted off the mat, nailing Carbajal with a shot from the mic before it fully takes off to the rafters!
The shot sends Carbajal tumbling out of the ring, with Dorsey stepping as far back as she can before getting a running start towards a Meteora to the outside of the ring! Carbajal smacks the concrete with a huge thud before Dorsey scrambles to get on top of her and nail her with shot after shot to the top of the head! She gets Carbajal up to her feet, using some of the only weapons she’s able to by throwing Carbajal directly into the barricade! Carbajal is now crawling towards the ring, with Dorsey catching up with her ready to give her hell! But Carbajal looks to trip her up, sending her face first into the apron with a Kick to the shin! From there, Carbajal gets an idea, ripping the apron skirt from the ring and exposing the steel support beams underneath!
Carbajal looks under the ring, hoping that maybe a weapon or two had been left underneath the ring! But Carbajal finds zero luck and a lot of pain, as the distraction gives Dorsey the chance to recover and push her right into one of the steel rods underneath the ring! The referee immediately goes to check on Carbajal, with that shot surely being enough to bust her open! But alas, while a big red lump may be forming on Carbajal’s head, it isn’t enough to draw blood! Dorsey looks to tune up the aggression now, getting Carbajal to her feet before repeatedly bashing her head into the top of the barricade! These shots fail to make any headway, whilst also becoming numb to Carbajal, as evident by her lifting Dorsey up off the last shot and dropping her onto the barricade with Snake Eyes! She lifts Dorsey up, before throwing her right into the barricade with a Fallaway Slam!
Carbajal decides to ramp things up now, going towards the corner of the barricade and kicking it out, leaving a crater right into the stands! Carbajal uses this to her advantage, pulling Dorsey out as far back into the crowd area as she can before running her straight back to ringside and chucking her face first into the ringpost as hard as she can! Dorsey bounces off, with the official checking to see if the damage is enough to put an end to this match! Somewhat miraculously, it isn’t, with Dorsey still being cut-free! Carbajal decides to crank things up, climbing back into the ring and beginning to peel away at the covering of the mat, revealing the myriad of driftwood boards underneath! She pulls Dorsey from ringside, throwing back onto the exposed mat and lifting her up for a Brainbuster! But Dorsey reverses, pulling Carbajal down with a DDT instead!
Both women are down now, with Carbajal rolling to ringside as Dorsey gets to her feet! She follows her to the outside, nailing her with strike after strike until she’s sent back into the side of the barricade usually reserved as the backdrop for the commentary team! Dorsey gets an idea, propping Carbajal up onto the barricade before nailing another strike to keep her at bay! She climbs back onto the mat, taking a piece of that exposed driftwood and leaning it against the apron! She then takes off to the top of the stage, prepping herself before sprinting down the ramp towards the ring! She steps up the driftwood board and rushes across the ring, launching herself off and towards Carbajal with a Crossbody! The aerial maneuver sends Carbajal head over heels into the crowd area, but it’s still not enough to bust her open on any front!
Dorsey throws Carbajal back over the barricade, before throwing her back into the mat in the ring as well! She takes to the corner, getting ready to strike! She rushes over to Carbajal, looking for a Bicycle Knee Strike to start her signature combo! Carbajal sidesteps her however, immediately snatching her from behind with the REAR NAKED CHOKE!! DORSEY IS TRAPPED!! With nowhere to go and no way to escape, Dorsey eventually succumbs to the hold, passing out on the mat! However, the official doesn’t take this as a finish, telling Carbajal that she has to bleed to lose! Carbajal obliges, mounting a now unconscious Dorsey and railing her with strike after strike to the head! Eventually she winds back and nails a shot that busts Dorsey wide open, with the official calling for the bell!
The hanging microphone descends from the rafters again as Alex Lawson announces the winner.
Alex Lawson: The winner of this match…Kara! Carbajal!
Carbajal stands over Dorsey, with the official raising her hand to the boos of the fans! She eventually takes her leave, with Riskel Konstantine, Elijah Copeland, & Ryan Peters rushing towards the ring through the crowd right after her! They begin to batter an already defenseless Dorsey, with Carbajal doing nothing else but sitting by and laughing! She goes backstage, continuing to let this BRKTHRU trio lay waste to the former World Champion! Just then, "This is Our Time" by Hidden Citizens begins to play over the arena speakers! Ashlynn Cassidy and Eden Sterling, collectively known as The Crown, begin to rush towards the ring, with the two managing to fight off the group of BRKTHRU intruders!
"This is Our Time" begins to play again, with Cassidy and Sterling collecting a tattered Dorsey off the mat and staring down the three as we fade to black!
WINNER: KARA CARBAJAL
RESULT: FIRST BLOOD
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