Post by Kai Morgan on Jan 9, 2023 23:42:10 GMT
The first chorus of “Throne” by Bring Me the Horizon ends as we fade into a sold out Bridgestone Arena! A huge set of pyro goes off to start us off for Mayhem tonight as we cut to Winter Mae and Trick Morrison at the announce desk!
Winter Mae: With just a few weeks to go until Vegas! We welcome you to the most exciting part of Monday night! Welcome…to Monday Night Mayhem! I’m Winter Mae, joined as always by Trick Morrison!
Winter Mae: We got a huge night in store! Starting the action with a National Championship match! As well as the Mayhem debut of Bianca Page, a huge Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Match, and a Barroom Brawl that’s sure to shake Music City to its very core in our main event! But right now, we start by hearing from our Gateway Champion!
Backstage at the Bridgestone Arena, Zara Ivory, with the Gateway Championship cinched around her waist, was standing with Marley on one side and Tommy Green on her other side, waiting to get an interview started. Normally Zara wasn’t one to really do interviews, but she decided to play along this week. Without being booked in a match, the champ was dressed in street clothes and looked a little bored while waiting for the interview to get started. Sensing the increasing boredom in her cousin/client, Marley cleared her throat and cut her eyes at Green who only nodded quickly.
Tommy Green: “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here with our Gateway Champion, Zara Ivory, as well as Marley Divata. Ladies, thank you for joining me for this interview.”
Zara Ivory: “Unless you get this show on the road, you won’t be thanking me for much longer.”
Marley rolled her eyes at Zara then quickly elbowed the other woman. When Zara glared at her cousin, Marley just gave the other woman a look that told her to behave. The champion made a face at her cousin/manager then turned her attention back to Green as Marley spoke up.
Marley Divata: “Thank you, Tommy. We’re happy to be here this evening. Now we all know that my cousin isn’t too big of a fan of interviews…why, I’m not sure, but she never has been. With that being said, I would suggest keeping this short and sweet in the long run of things.”
Tommy gave Marley a small nod in agreement before his gaze turned towards Zara to fully get the interview under way.
Tommy Green: “Zara, last week had us seeing you reach 90 days as Gateway Champion, having a successful title defense, and securing a future title shot for the National Championship or Zion Wrestling Championship all at once. You now hold the record for longest reigning Gateway Champion at 98 days, surpassing Nami Megumi’s reign of exactly 90 days. Do you have anything to say to Nami or any previous holders of the Gateway Championship?”
Zara Ivory: “To Nami, I have this to say…she was an excellent champion, one to certainly try to measure up to and surpass. She set the standard for the Gateway Championship, and my goal is to raise that standard up even higher than it already is. To other previous holders…well, A for effort in trying to elevate this title. It’s just too bad that none of you really could do what Nami and I have done and will continue to do.”
Tommy Green: “Now that you’ve got your guaranteed title shot, have you given any thought on which championship you’ll challenge for and when?”
Zara looked over at Marley with a smirk then back at Green, the smirk never leaving her face. She gave an innocent little shrug before she slid her hands into the back pockets of her jeans, seemingly relaxing a touch but still having a serious and determined gleam in her eyes.
Zara Ivory: “Well that’s something I’m not quite willing to divulge just yet. It’s something that I’m taking quite seriously, and I’m not going to make the decision willy nilly. Kasey Kash is an absolute beast…I’ve seen that while working with him here and when he was in NFW. However the chance to completely shut the bitches of Trinity up is almost too good of an opportunity to pass up as well. With that being said, it’s just going to be a matter of time and discussing strategy with Marley and my fellow Queens to make the final decision. When the time is right, everyone will know loud and clear. But it’s not something that I’m taking lightly, and everyone needs to realize that right now.”
Marley nodded along with her cousin’s words, a grin on her face as she did so. Green nodded a little before bringing the microphone back towards him.
Tommy Green: “With waiting to call your shot after the 90 days, you run the risk of someone coming in and beating you for the Gateway Championship in a future defense. If that happens, you lose this championship match and the one that defeats you gets it instead. Aren’t you concerned about that at all?”
Zara immediately stood straight and glared at Green as he moved the microphone towards her. Marley outwardly facepalmed at the man’s question but watched her cousin closely, deciding to see how she would answer/react.
Zara Ivory: “You’re not the brightest bulb in the box, are you, Green? If I was fucking concerned about it, do you think I would be holding onto this title? Do you really think I would be waiting to call my shot if I was concerned about someone coming in and defeating me in a defense? What you’re failing to realize is that the Queens of Chaos aren’t worried about the people under us. We go to a company, we win gold, and we become the faces that everyone wants. We’re unlike anyone else in this business, and when we go somewhere, we dominate. Zion is no damn different in that aspect. I will continue to hold, defend, and raise this championship to further greatness until my choice is made and announced. So to answer that idiotic fucking question…no, I’m not worried one damn bit.”
Marley Divata: “Consider yourself lucky in her reaction. You may now consider this interview over. You got her thoughts and a little insight to her plans; that’s all you’re getting out of Zara tonight.”
With that, Zara walked past Tommy Green, shoving her shoulder into his as she did. Marley followed behind her, shaking her head at Green as she moved beyond him. The camera followed the two women until they were out of view. When that happened, it briefly went back to Green before the feed cut out, sending the view to black.
The sound of classical piano music playing in the background is heard by the microphones on the cameras. We are backstage at the arena, just about ready for a National Championship match of historic proportions…at least, in the mind of a certain group it is. A few moments later and the camera catches Aubrianna Powers emerging from the right. The Most Valuable Powers is dressed in her pink and black ring gear. She has the National Championship title belt wrapped around her waist. Her lovely features seem to ooze confidence which borderlines pure arrogance.
Aubrianna: Tonight is truly a historic night in the history of Zion. And for professional wrestling fans all over the world watching this, you are all in for a real treat. Mark it down, bitches, learn to love it because The Most Valuable Match of the Year is about to get underway!
The MVP winks at the camera.
Aubrianna: You are about to witness the single greatest wrestling match in ZION history. Yes, there have been some great matches in this company’s history, and all of the very best matches involve your queens, Trinity. But even as great as we are…and we are the best…even our matches have a limit to their greatness due to being held back by the lackluster competition we are faced with. But here tonight, your Most Valuable National Champion has a truly worthy challenger in the form of my Trinity sister Valentina Skye.
You just KNOW it will be great, not only because of the National Championship being on the line, but also because it involves two members of Trinity. You just can’t get any better than this. Your ratings are going to go through the roof! You’re welcome, ZION!.
Powers smirks.
Aubrianna: But I have to echo some of the sentiments of my Trinity sister, Valentina. It isn’t personal…you want this gold and so do I. It’s just business and my business is being The Most Valuable Champion in this whole damn company. We are going to make history. We will be match of the year. We are going to open the show but no one can follow us. And when all is said and done…
She shrugs her shoulders.
Aubrianna: Well, we’ll see. In the meantime, may the Most Valuable Person win.
We see Valentina Skye sitting on one of the thrones in Trinity’s Locker Room. She smirks as she is dressed in her gold ring attire, a signal of her looking for more gold in her career.
Valentina Skye: Ah! Look what was done last week? I said that I was going to go into the gauntlet match and go on to face Aubrianna Powers for the National Championship! All of you laughed and said it was not possible!
She smirks.
Valentina Skye: All of you look like IDIOTS, MORONS, LOSERS for EVERY DOUBTING THIS WOULD HAPPEN!
She gets that evil smirk on her face.
Valentina Skye: And now? You will all suffer a Trinity National Championship match up, WHICH should be the main event of this show, however, Aubrianna and I are going to make this THE MATCH that everyone will talk about!
She smirks even more.
Valentina Skye: You see, Aubrianna, ever since you came into Trinity, you’ve been part of our movement, our mission and our goals to be on the top of the Zion Roster, but since you’ve won the national championship, it seemed like the day of defending it against someone in Trinity, would come sooner than later.
She doesn’t move.
Valentina Skye: I taught you everything. I taught you everything on how to be the queen and how to be the best like Brooke, Delilah, and I, though, since DAY ONE of me being here, the goal NEVER left my mind and that goal was becoming champion!
She looks up and down.
Valentina Skye: Yes, I am a former trios champion along with you, but holding singles gold is still on my mind. This all Trinity matchup will determine who IS the best of the bunch and I hate to be the one to break it, but I plan on walking out the NEW National Champion!
She stands up.
Valentina Skye: This is nothing personal, Aubrianna. This will not take a draw in our friendship, at all when I win!
She smirks and winks at the camera to head to the match up.
OPENING CONTEST: VALENTINA SKYE VS AUBRIANNA POWERS ©
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…representing Trinity…from Los Angeles, California…weighing in at 128 lbs…Valentina! Skye!
And her opponent…representing Trinity…weighing in at 115 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...AUBRIANNA! POWERS!
Powers and Skye take to the center of the ring, giving each other a hug at the start of this contest! Despite them being the best of friends, they still opt to give each other a fight, starting as they go into a Collar-and-Elbow Tie Up! Powers starts off with the upper hand as she gets a Side Headlock on Skye! But Skye reverses, slipping out of the move and grabbing Powers from behind with a Waistlock! She lifts her up, taking to the mat with a Shoot Throw before keeping the Waistlock wrenched on a now seated Powers! She eventually finds an escape route, pushing back against Skye until she makes it to her feet! Powers twists the two around, eventually bringing Skye’s shoulders to the mat for a Backslide Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Skye! She rolls to her knees, immediately getting a hold of Powers’ head and lifting her in position for a DDT! Powers pushes out of it however, snatching Skye in position for a Vertical Suplex upon her return! She lifts for the move, but Skye escapes, slipping down the champion’s back and smoothly transitioning into a Schoolboy Sweep!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Powers! She slides out of the ring, trying to collect herself as Skye looks on in confusion! Eventually Powers gets back into the ring, immediately attempting to lock up with Skye again! But this time, Skye’s strength comes into play, as she immediately pushes Powers back to the mat! Powers rolls to her feet and attempts to go back after Skye! But she catches her with a Side Headlock! Powers tries to push out of it, but Skye keeps her grip on firm for the hold, eventually taking Powers to the mat for a Takeover! Powers is struggling, but she eventually gets out, slipping her legs around Skye’s head and taking her shoulders to the mat with a Headscissor!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Skye! The two make it back to their feet, with Powers rushing underneath a Clothesline to hit the ropes! She comes back to Skye, nailing her with a Clothesline of her own! But Skye keeps her feet planted on the mat, refusing to go down! Powers hits the ropes again, looking to rush towards Skye with another move! But she scoops Powers onto her shoulders with ease, looking for the TKO! But Powers slips away, landing on her feet behind Skye before pushing her forward! She catches Skye when she returns with a Superkick that sends her tumbling back into the corner! She follows up, rushing over and nailing Skye with a Dropkick in the corner before pushing her to the mat! Powers climbs to the top rope now, leaping off and nailing Skye with a 450 Splash! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
TH-
Kick out by Skye, much to the visible dismay of Powers! She gets to her feet, tucking her boot underneath Skye’s chin and guiding her to her feet! She looks for the Most Valuable Kick, but Skye ducks underneath it! The missed shot turns Powers around, leaving an opening for Skye to get her up and plant her with Sun’s Out! Glam Slam connects! Skye with the pin here!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Powers! Skye looks about ready to finish this however, getting Powers to her feet and looking for Skye’s Out! But Powers pushes Skye away, before rushing underneath a Clothesline attempt from her! Before anything can come of it however…
CRACK!
Powers tumbles to the mat from the impact of a mighty chair shot! We pan over to see the culprit is none other than Carmen “Turbo” Leija
Winter Mae: What the hell does this degenerate think he’s doing?!
Winter Mae: Carmen Leija is obviously still scorned by the underhanded tactics that robbed her of being in this match tonight!
Winter Mae: That’s no reason for her to ruin what could’ve been one of the greatest National Championship matches of all time!
Skye quickly catches on to what Turbo did, rushing towards her only to be caught with a chair shot of her own! Turbo begins to lay into the two Trinity members now, letting out all the pent up frustration from what happened last week by breaking the chair over their backs! The onslaught eventually stops, with a sea of officials pouring out from the back to escort Turbo away! The referee for the match makes his call to Vivian Blake, who pipes up with the announcement.
Vivian Blake: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner via disqualification…and STILL Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...Aubrianna! Powers!
The National Championship is laid over Powers, who grabs it and sits up! Eventually Skye sits up as well, her eyes immediately darting towards the ramp and at Turbo as she’s escorted to the back. Meanwhile Powers’ eyes are to the heavens, I look of relief seemingly crossing her face as we fade!
WINNER: AUBRIANNA POWERS (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: DISQUALIFICATION
The opening to “A Conversation With Death” by Khemmis begins to play through the PA system as Samuel Lopez slowly walks out onto the stage followed by Dr. Castiel Talbot. As the psychiatrist begins to make his way down the ramp, Lopez follows behind with his trademark blank expression on his face.
Trick Morrison: Well here comes the very mysterious and unusual Samuel Lopez.
Winter Mae: That’s the understatement of the year, Trick… and we’re only at the beginning of said year.
Once Talbot reaches the ring, he makes his way up the steep steps as Lopez slides under the bottom rope, walking on his closed fists. Talbot then climbs through the ropes and calls for a microphone and is handed one as Lopez slowly stands to his feet and “A Conversation With Death” fades out.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Good evening ladies and gentlemen… I am Dr. Castiel Talbot… psychiatrist and voice for Samuel Lopez here.
Talbot smiles warmly while Lopez just stands there, unmoving.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Now, Samuel here requested this time to allow me to explain on his behalf what transpired here last week… and it is quite simple really.
The doctor turns his attention to the stage, as does Lopez.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: So Mr. Peters… I know you are back there so if you please… would you kindly join Samuel and I in the ring.
Almost as if he was summoned, “Hail to the King'' by Avenged Sevenfold begins to play over the speakers in the arena as “The Bastard Son” Ryan Peters makes his way out to the stage, wearing a new shirt… that of the moment he injured his fathers leg at War Games last year, he looks out over the audience for a moment, before making his way to the ring, microphone in hand. He gets face to face with Dr. Talbot, while also avoiding the gaze of Lopez.
Ryan Peters: Look. I could care less for this ‘Good Doctor’ schtick you’ve got goin on. I want fucking answers as to why the big fucker from Goonies is obsessed with me, and seems to have an obsession with me ending the career of the old fuck, Oliver. So… am I gonna get my answers?
Ryan quickly glances over to Samuel, before directing his attention back to Castiel.
Ryan Peters: Because I don’t wanna be out here with that… thing… longer than I have to be.
Talbot nods as he keeps his full attention on Peters.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Right to the point. Very well, Mr. Peters. You see… Samuel here?
He points to Lopez with his walking cane.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: He does not forget. While yes, he strongly disagrees with the way you treated your father… he also took umbrage with the fact that you got involved in his match against your father before the holiday period. And so for that action alone? He believes you must be punished for such an action. It’s that simple.
The camera focuses on Lopez who hasn’t taken his eyes off of Peters since he arrived, not even blinking.
Ryan Peters: THAT’S what he’s upset about? That I got involved in the old fucks match? Seriously? He’s still got his fuckin panties in a bunch because of that?
Ryan again glances over to Samuel as he continues to speak.
Ryan Peters: Makes sense. Of course this bitch is upset over all that. He seems the type who can’t handle a fucking blemish on his record. Everything in his little world has to be fucking perfect or he might just snap.
Ryan switches his focus back on Dr. Talbot.
Ryan Peters: Look. I don’t know about you. But I do not have the time or the fucking patience to deal with this fuckhead now getting involved in MY shit. So what the fuck needs to happen so I stop having to deal with him?
The doctor smiles as he pushes his glasses up from the bridge of his nose over his eyes.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Again, Mr. Peters… the answer to that is very simple. I may not be well versed in the operations within this industry… however when one wrestler has a problem with another wrestler… it usually ends up being resolved…
Talbot motions with his cane to all four sides of the ring that they’re standing in.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: …between these ropes.
Ryan looks at the doctor, then at Samuel, before quickly looking back at the doctor.
Ryan Peters: You… you really want me to get in here and fight him? Really?
Again, Ryan glaces at Sam, before laughing.
Ryan Peters: You… you can’t be serious… right? You seriously expect me to get in the ring with this mentally unwell freak?
Talbot chuckles as he glances down to the floor shaking his head before raising his head to focus his attention back onto the young man standing in front of him.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: If you do not want to step into the ring and face Samuel… then why are you in this profession? Is it because he is not an older foe with a nagging injury that you can exploit to your benefit? Are you simply afraid to take him on? It is just one match after all… surely a talented young man in peak condition such as yourself would be able to handle one match with Samuel here?
Ryan Peters: You really trying to goad me into signing up to fight this freak? Why? What benefit do I gain from fighting him? After everything that he’s put me through here, he’s the one here who wants to fight. I’ve stated clearly MANY times that HE wasn’t my target. The man who ruined my childhood was. The man who tore apart my family was. You might see him as just ‘an older foe with a nagging injury’, but that man ruined EVERYTHING for me… so you know what Doc?
Ryan takes a moment, looking at the canvas for a second, then back at the doctor.
Ryan Peters: Here’s your answer-
As Ryan says that, he absolutely levels Dr Talbot with a cheap shot, before scampering from the ring as Sam checks on the doctor. As Ryan gets to his feet on the outside he continues to talk.
Ryan Peters: You wanna fight, freak?!?! You fucking got it! Oh shi-
At that point, Samuel has turned his attention solely to that of Ryan, who now understands the danger he has put himself in by putting his hands on Dr. Talbot, as Lopez exits the ring and makes a beeline for Ryan, who himself has begun to run out of the arena, dashing up the stage and through the curtain with Lopez in tow.
Trick Morrison: Is Ryan Peters crazy? Why the Hell would he put his hands on the good doctor like that?!
Winter Mae: No idea. But if Samuel gets his hands on him for that… this may turn into a scene from Friday the 13th.
Lopez then disappears behind the curtain in pursuit of Peters as we cut elsewhere.
Trick Morrison: Well here comes the very mysterious and unusual Samuel Lopez.
Winter Mae: That’s the understatement of the year, Trick… and we’re only at the beginning of said year.
Once Talbot reaches the ring, he makes his way up the steep steps as Lopez slides under the bottom rope, walking on his closed fists. Talbot then climbs through the ropes and calls for a microphone and is handed one as Lopez slowly stands to his feet and “A Conversation With Death” fades out.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Good evening ladies and gentlemen… I am Dr. Castiel Talbot… psychiatrist and voice for Samuel Lopez here.
Talbot smiles warmly while Lopez just stands there, unmoving.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Now, Samuel here requested this time to allow me to explain on his behalf what transpired here last week… and it is quite simple really.
The doctor turns his attention to the stage, as does Lopez.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: So Mr. Peters… I know you are back there so if you please… would you kindly join Samuel and I in the ring.
Almost as if he was summoned, “Hail to the King'' by Avenged Sevenfold begins to play over the speakers in the arena as “The Bastard Son” Ryan Peters makes his way out to the stage, wearing a new shirt… that of the moment he injured his fathers leg at War Games last year, he looks out over the audience for a moment, before making his way to the ring, microphone in hand. He gets face to face with Dr. Talbot, while also avoiding the gaze of Lopez.
Ryan Peters: Look. I could care less for this ‘Good Doctor’ schtick you’ve got goin on. I want fucking answers as to why the big fucker from Goonies is obsessed with me, and seems to have an obsession with me ending the career of the old fuck, Oliver. So… am I gonna get my answers?
Ryan quickly glances over to Samuel, before directing his attention back to Castiel.
Ryan Peters: Because I don’t wanna be out here with that… thing… longer than I have to be.
Talbot nods as he keeps his full attention on Peters.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Right to the point. Very well, Mr. Peters. You see… Samuel here?
He points to Lopez with his walking cane.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: He does not forget. While yes, he strongly disagrees with the way you treated your father… he also took umbrage with the fact that you got involved in his match against your father before the holiday period. And so for that action alone? He believes you must be punished for such an action. It’s that simple.
The camera focuses on Lopez who hasn’t taken his eyes off of Peters since he arrived, not even blinking.
Ryan Peters: THAT’S what he’s upset about? That I got involved in the old fucks match? Seriously? He’s still got his fuckin panties in a bunch because of that?
Ryan again glances over to Samuel as he continues to speak.
Ryan Peters: Makes sense. Of course this bitch is upset over all that. He seems the type who can’t handle a fucking blemish on his record. Everything in his little world has to be fucking perfect or he might just snap.
Ryan switches his focus back on Dr. Talbot.
Ryan Peters: Look. I don’t know about you. But I do not have the time or the fucking patience to deal with this fuckhead now getting involved in MY shit. So what the fuck needs to happen so I stop having to deal with him?
The doctor smiles as he pushes his glasses up from the bridge of his nose over his eyes.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: Again, Mr. Peters… the answer to that is very simple. I may not be well versed in the operations within this industry… however when one wrestler has a problem with another wrestler… it usually ends up being resolved…
Talbot motions with his cane to all four sides of the ring that they’re standing in.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: …between these ropes.
Ryan looks at the doctor, then at Samuel, before quickly looking back at the doctor.
Ryan Peters: You… you really want me to get in here and fight him? Really?
Again, Ryan glaces at Sam, before laughing.
Ryan Peters: You… you can’t be serious… right? You seriously expect me to get in the ring with this mentally unwell freak?
Talbot chuckles as he glances down to the floor shaking his head before raising his head to focus his attention back onto the young man standing in front of him.
Dr. Castiel Talbot: If you do not want to step into the ring and face Samuel… then why are you in this profession? Is it because he is not an older foe with a nagging injury that you can exploit to your benefit? Are you simply afraid to take him on? It is just one match after all… surely a talented young man in peak condition such as yourself would be able to handle one match with Samuel here?
Ryan Peters: You really trying to goad me into signing up to fight this freak? Why? What benefit do I gain from fighting him? After everything that he’s put me through here, he’s the one here who wants to fight. I’ve stated clearly MANY times that HE wasn’t my target. The man who ruined my childhood was. The man who tore apart my family was. You might see him as just ‘an older foe with a nagging injury’, but that man ruined EVERYTHING for me… so you know what Doc?
Ryan takes a moment, looking at the canvas for a second, then back at the doctor.
Ryan Peters: Here’s your answer-
As Ryan says that, he absolutely levels Dr Talbot with a cheap shot, before scampering from the ring as Sam checks on the doctor. As Ryan gets to his feet on the outside he continues to talk.
Ryan Peters: You wanna fight, freak?!?! You fucking got it! Oh shi-
At that point, Samuel has turned his attention solely to that of Ryan, who now understands the danger he has put himself in by putting his hands on Dr. Talbot, as Lopez exits the ring and makes a beeline for Ryan, who himself has begun to run out of the arena, dashing up the stage and through the curtain with Lopez in tow.
Trick Morrison: Is Ryan Peters crazy? Why the Hell would he put his hands on the good doctor like that?!
Winter Mae: No idea. But if Samuel gets his hands on him for that… this may turn into a scene from Friday the 13th.
Lopez then disappears behind the curtain in pursuit of Peters as we cut elsewhere.
Tommy Green is backstage of the Bridgestone Arena as a black 2023 Cadillac Escalade with tinted windows pulls into the backstage area. The back door opens and steps out is “Classy” Bianca Page. Tommy approaches Bianca.
Tommy Green: Ms. Page, Ms. Page, may I have a word?
Bianca motions with her right hand to continue.
Tommy Green: Welcome to Monday Night Mayhem…I want to get your thoughts on moving over to Mayhem from BRKTHRU?
“Classy” Bianca Page: Obviously it doesn’t really matter which brand I wrestle on. A wrestling ring is still just a wrestling ring. Correct?
Tommy nods his head in agreement.
“Classy” Bianca Page: So BRKTHRU is no more and when I was approached by Zion Wrestling management about where I would like to wrestle. I knew instantly that I wanted to wrestle on Monday Nights on Mayhem.
Tommy Green: Why is that?
“Classy” Bianca Page: Just look at the roster. There is top notch talent on the Mayhem roster that I want to be in the ring with and obviously with my eyes set on the Zion Wrestling Championship that Kasey Kash currently holds and if I were to win that championship I want to be sitting atop of the greatest roster there is. Then when I say I am the best of the best there would be no one who would be able to dispute it.
Tommy Green: It is widely known that you and your sisters are a part of Team Vilaro. Will Marisol be joining you tonight and in the future?
“Classy” Bianca Page: Mari, will have my back much like she has the backs of everyone else on Team Vilaro.
Tommy Green: We haven’t heard anything on the destination of Ricky Rodriguez or Cassie Lopez about which brand they would be headed to.
“Classy” Bianca Page: I understand that Ricky has been dealing with an injury but I haven’t heard if either he or Cassie have decided where they will be wrestling going forward. I obviously would love allies here on Mayhem but whatever they decide they will thrive. But tonight is all about me and I will set my flag into the landscape that is Monday Night Mayhem. Whoever steps up to me tonight will be put in their place as I show the Mayhem audience that I am here to get to the top of the Mayhem mountain.
A devilish smile comes on Bianca’s face as she walks away.
MATCH #2: BIANCA PAGE VS EHAN CEMENT, THE TALENTED ONE
Page takes an unexpected turn against the enhancement talent, slowly approaching him and offering him the first shot on her! Ehan doesn’t know how to react to this, but after seeing Page stand still for what felt like an eternity, he eventually starts to rush her with a Clothesline! Page quickly ducks underneath it however, grabbing Cement from behind and tossing him to the mat with a Snap German Suplex! She waits for him to get back up and rush towards her again, tossing him to the mat with a Back Body Drop! She once again watches as Cement starts to stumble back to his feet, this time leveling him with a Bicycle Kick! She gets him back up, now dropping him to the mat with the Binx! She connects with the Brainbuster! She goes for the pin, believing she doesn’t need to do anymore to get the win! She’s proven right as the referee’s hand hits the mat for three!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Bianca! Page!
Winter Mae: An impressive first victory for Bianca Page tonight on Mayhem!
Winter Mae: As if there was any doubt! Bianca Page is gonna be a star on this brand!
Page stands over her opponent, dusting her boots off on him as we fade!
WINNER: BIANCA PAGE
RESULT: PINFALL
There’s a first time for everything--positive and negative--and it’s in the aftermath of that first time that we find La Femme Destineé; coming off a defeat in a title challenge, Théa Erzili doesn’t...exactly look thrilled. Her usual arrogant smirk replaced by gritted teeth and a hardened glare at the camera, while her Tarot cards and zodiac signs are nowhere to be seen either; it’s just Théa, already in her ring gear, sat on one of the audio carts in the back, seemingly waiting--impatiently--for Tommy Green to eventually circle around and start an interview.
Tommy Green: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time faces Reo Ojima tonight in her first match since falling short against QUEEN Sakamoto for the Zion Championship...
As if she needed to be reminded, Tommy’s insistence on pointing out her recently failure causes a scowl to twist onto the expression of the self-proclaimed Masterpiece. Unconsciously, she knocks the heel of her boot against the audio cart a couple times, just enough to make a little noise, not necessarily trying to interrupt Tommy.
Tommy Green: Please welcome, Théa Erzili, and Théa, obviously not the result you wanted back at War Games, but tonight, you face another recent challenger, with a chance to right the ship, so to speak...
Théa Erzili: J'attends mieux de moi.
For better or worse, she manages to retain enough of her composure to slide off the cart once she feels inclined to interrupt Tommy’s...lengthier than normal opening to an interview. Her expression doesn’t especially soften, though she does take just a moment to smooth out her entrance jacket in a sort of meditative way before turning to look at Tommy briefly.
Théa Erzili: L'échec n'est pas quelque chose que je suis prêt à accepter, je m'attends à être meilleur que ça--surtout quand c'est important, surtout quand c'est le plus important. Je ne devrais pas "redresser le navire," je ne devrais pas avoir à le faire; je devrais être le Champion du Monde, mais d'une manière ou d'une autre...d'une manière ou d'une autre, je l'ai laissé glisser entre mes doigts. Je ne sais pas comment j'ai fait. Je ne sais pas comment j'ai tout fait mais la finir, je ne sais pas comment ça s'est échappé...
It’s not so uncommon that Théa just completely ignores Tommy’s questions when he has them for her, but it’s not generally the case that she does it entirely in French--and Tommy’s somewhat blank look makes it clear that whatever Théa’s saying, he’s not picking up. It takes Théa a moment to recover her sensibilities, before she turns to the camera rather than addressing Tommy’s confusion.
Théa Erzili: Beaucoup diront que cette année leur appartiendra, mais ils ne feront pas tous tout ce qu'il faut pour que cela se produise...I will do...whatever I have to...to get where I belong, I will do anything it takes...until I stand over this place comme la Reine.
Théa Erzili: Monsieur Ojima, I want you to understand something. Tonight, I want you to understand that, croyez-le ou non, you are facing one of the best wrestlers Zion has ever seen; j'ai gagné ma place parmi l'élite de cette entreprise, and if history is any indicator, you will be content to dismiss that fact because I wasn’t born in 1972. I truly hope you are not that foolish, Monsieur Ojima--I hope you are not foolish enough to think that I am some greenhorn, bleating out catchphrases without the skill to back it up. J'ai fait plus en un an ici que la plupart des gens ne le feront jamais, but I will not settle for being anything less than the best to have ever stepped foot in a Zion ring.
Théa Erzili: So, Monsieur Ojima? Tonight, I will be the one teaching the lesson; tonight, I will show you something, I will teach the old dog a new trick...I will show you what so many others have had to learn, [la vérité that so many others have had to confront...and I will not stop, the lesson will not end...until every single person who has ever stepped foot, not just on Mayhem, but in Zion as a whole, understands...
It’s taken the entirety of her speech...but finally, as she takes a breath and pauses, more for effect than anything, that typical, arrogant little smirk forms on Théa’s face once again.
Théa Erzili: Rien...ne peut éclipser un Masterpiece.
Tommy looks like he might have more questions for La Femme Destineé, but Théa has no more time for Tommy, and turns to leave the scene, leaving him just sort of standing there for a moment, before we cut away from the scene.
The scene cuts backstage as Reo Ojima is seen wrapping his wrist up with white tape. Reo is in his typical moody self as a shot glass with a clear liquid is seen next to him on a table. The Hyperfight World Title lays next to the shot glass, along with a towel and a mouthguard. Reo gets the one wrist done and starts to work on the other as he addresses the camera in his native Japanese. Unfortunately for the English viewers at home, there’s no English subtitles. So good luck trying to figure out what he’s saying.
Reo Ojima: Oh how the mighty have fallen. Going from title matches and title opportunities to now being in a throw away match against Thea Erzili. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Former champ and all but what has she done since losing the title? Bet a bunch of you are laughing your asses in the back seeing the likes of me being in the muck with the rest of you. Makes a man want to quit. I mean I’m a champion in multiple places and a top star in others. I help promote on Twitter and other social media platforms. I do commentary. I do my promos, and I give everything I have in the ring. But here I am in Zion….. just another wrestler where management wants me to put others over while giving cookie cutter wrestlers the spotlight who just half ass it.
Reo gives a grunt as he rips the tape and starts wrapping his wrist again.
Reo Ojima: And I’m not the only person that Zion give’s disrespect to. I mean when’s the last time IKEDA was on a show? He’s a legend over in Japan and yet he hasn’t been on a show since ……November?
Reo gives a scoff as he finishes his wrist and tosses the tape into his duffle bag.
Reo Ojima: I’ve done my best to change Zion for the better. To make this an actual wrestling promotion and not just another sport’s entertainment company. But Zion likes being just another mediocre promotion. So it’s time to spice things up a bit.
Reo takes the shot glass and downs it. Putting the glass on the table, Reo picks up his belongings and makes his way to the ring.
MATCH #3: REO OJIMA VS THEA ERZILI
Ojima and Erzili have a more technical affair here, going into a war of grapples that ends in Ojima on top with a Rear Chinlock! Erzili slips out of it, pushing Ojima back with a few well-timed strikes to the midsection! She makes it back to her feet fully, pushing Ojima into the corner with a Dropkick! She quickly follows up with an Enziguri, which sends Ojima sliding down to a seated position! Erzili sees her opportunity to strike again, nailing Ojima with a Facewash now! She pulls him out of the corner, going for a pin that only renders a two count!
Erzili looks to keep the momentum in her corner, placing Ojima in a Rear Chinlock! But he escapes, pushing back against Erzili until he makes it to his feet before hitting an Inverted Jawbreaker! Erzili staggers back, with Ojima rushing her full force with a Clothesline! Erzili rolls out onto the apron, with Ojima pulling her through the ropes for a Rope Hung DDT! Erzili escapes by pushing herself back into the ring, before dropping Ojima onto the ropes with a Stun Gun! He staggers, with Erzili looking to grab him from behind for a German Suplex! Ojima reverses, taking Erzili to the mat with a Hip Toss before catching her as she returns with a Big Boot! Pin by Ojima, only getting the two!
Ojima looks to finish off here, getting Erzili up and in position for the Ojima Suplex! But Erzili fights him back with a few Elbows before boosting Ojima up and nailing him with the Disasterpiece! Erzili nails Ojima with the Fireman’s Carry Michinoku Driver before hooking the leg! Ojima kicks out right before three, with Erzili pivoting now to go for the X-Caliber! Ojim reverses it however, getting behind Erzili and pushing her to the ropes! She comes back, being hit the Ojima Spinebuster! He goes for the pin, with Erzili kicking out just a hair before the referee counts the three!
Ojima gets Erzili up, pushing her into the corner to start the Ojima Special! But Erzili hooks her arms on the ropes, refusing to let Ojima move her anywhere! Ojima rolls back on the mat, before charging back at Erzili! But she catches him, quickly fixing him in position before dropping him with the Warp Gate! Lightning Spiral connects! She goes for the pin, getting the three as the ref calls for the bell!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Thea! Erzili!
Winter Mae: Thea Erzili starts her 2023 off right and gets herself back on track following that Zion Championship loss to end last year!
Winter Mae: But that also means another loss for Reo Ojima! And he doesn’t look happy about it!
Erzili makes her way up the ramp, talking towards the camera to let everyone on the roster know that they’re on notice! She raises her arms at the top of the ramp, before heading to the back!
Meanwhile, Ojima sits in the corner of the ring, his anger apparent on his face as he seems just shy of having steam coming out of his ears! The official tries to help him to his feet, ushering him out of the ring so that the next match can take place! But it’s at that point that Ojima snaps, slapping the referee upside the head before proceeding to lock him in a Rear Naked Choke! This sends everyone on high alert, with the official squirming to get out of the hold! More refs come from the back now, trying to pry Ojima off of the now lifeless official he has in his arms! Eventually they’re able to get Ojima off of him, with The Stone Gargoyle rolling out of the ring as medics are brought to the scene!
Ojima walks up the ramp, coming face-to-face with IKEDA. The two give each other a knowing look, with Ojima following his partner to the back as we fade.
WINNER: THEA ERZILI
RESULT: PINFALL
The scene opens with Trinity members Brooke Cartwright & Delilah Hill walking down the hallway of the arena. They are heading to their dressing room as they checked in moments ago. Conspicuous by his absence is Donatello, who is running a little late as he is taking on an assignment given to him by Brooke. She’s currently on the phone with him, eager to hear news that she wants to hear.
Brooke Cartwright: Yes Donnie, I’m aware of that……Are they giving you the run around? Listen, they have ONE job to do! ONE! You tell them they better get it done or do I have to go there and motivate them further, ok?!....You do that! And get your ass back here! Yeah, ciao.
Brooke stops the call looking frustrated, to which Delilah notices.
Delilah Hill: Everything is okay?
Brooke Cartwright: I tell you D. Why do I always do business with ignoramuses? And men REALLY think they’re the superior sex. What they seem to forget is that intelligence is part of the package too.
Delilah Hill: Hard for them to forget when they don’t have a brain.
Brooke Cartwright: Tell me about it.
Just then, Tommy Green steps up to the ladies, giving them a little scare.
Brooke Cartwright: Greenie! Is it THAT hard for you to make a sound when you’re coming?
Tommy Green: Well, I...
Delilah Hill: Oh, God! Don’t answer that. The last thing we want to hear is one of your dime store explanations. Just ask your cut and paste question about our match tonight against the Deathriders.
Tommy Green: It is a pretty big match for your ladies.
Tommy Green: A chance to become the number one contenders to face Ro…
Brooke Cartwright: Blah, Blah, Blah! Like we need to be reminded who the champions are! Why don’t I take this from you?
Brooke takes the microphone from Tommy, who sees that I was no point to counter the bold and somewhat rude act.
Brooke Cartwright: And you? How about you assume the position!
Tommy knew exactly what Brooke and Delilah wanted him to do. He would think that it’s a new year and maybe the ladies would go a little light on him, emphasis on the word “maybe”.
Delilah Hill: We don’t have all day, Greenie! Chop-chop! Let’s go!
Delilah claps her hands to drive her point across. Tommy reluctantly gets on his knees before the ladies, who look down at him with contentment.
Brooke Cartwright: I want you to make love to our boots like you do in your dreams, simp!
Swallowing his pride, Tommy lowers himself down to do his duty while the ladies prepare themselves and look directly at the camera, not paying Tommy any mind.
Brooke Cartwright: Perspective is a very powerful thing, especially when you’re talking about one’s reputation. When you look at us, you see women that can do what they want & anything they want and never dare to question us because they know their place in our circle. And you know what…we fucking love it. As a matter of fact, it fucking turns us on. Same goes when we’re competing in the ring. Knowing that we have their fate in our hands the second we look at them and knowing that we can make their experience a living hell in seconds is the best feeling to have. The intoxication of having this is to say the least…. arousing. This is the very thing that has empowered Trinity in Zion Wrestling in 2022 and it’s not going to be any different in 2023. The only difference is WE will be seizing what we desire and take absolute pleasure crushing anyone who gets in our way.
As Brooke speaks, Delilah looks on with insatiable delight, feeling very “enchanted” buy her words, even when she keeps going overboard in check by carrying a straight face.
Brooke Cartwright: By the way, Rock Candy! We didn’t get the chance to say this, but kudos on winning the Zion Tag Team titles at WarGames. You can take this as a compliment or us blowing smoke up your asses. It doesn’t matter either way because what you see as a good omen for your two…is also a bad one as well. Because you have more than enough problems when it comes to keeping those titles. And now, you stand to face your BIGGEST problem. The fact that we want to take those Tag Belts from you two is an understatement. And our desire to grind you into dust has never been stronger. So, by all means, savor the pleasures of being on top of the tag team division for a little while longer as you watch the foretelling of what awaits you as we tear our way to our intended title show, beginning tonight as we face The Deathriders.
To add more “punch” to Brooke’s statement, Delilah licks her lips while giggling under her breath, divulging in the excitement that they won’t have to wait to get to the ring any longer.
Delilah Hill: Kaya & Lilith (Parker), for the last few months, you two made names for yourselves around here. (Fake clap) Bra-vo! Tonight, you two lunatics are going to receive the ULTIMATE distinction…in being OUR bitches! Being center stage into what is to become the most exhilarating experience of your life… sealed with our personal “stamp” of approval as we imprint your bodies onto the mat; no compassion and absolutely no bloody mercy. So, you two need to ask yourselves these questions: Are you really going to be able to endure what happens to both of you? You two can swear up and down that you have confidence in each other and feel you have the right chemistry to adapt in a match like this. Have your strategies all planned out to the letter as you look across the ring at us. But how long is that going to last the second that bell rings, when you must demonstrate your “chemistry” against two women who are primed to flat out destroy you? Simply put, for us, tonight is going to be more than just sending a message to you. This is about sending a message to every tag team on the roster, ESPECIALLY Rock Candy! And there’s no better way to send it than through you two. We DEMAND that you bring more than just your A-Game because we're not looking to just derail you...we're going to fucking dismantle you.
Delilah delivers a death glare as Brooke begins to speak.
Brooke Cartwright: What you’re going to be seeing across the ring ladies is something that will NEVER leave your mind; a fate you will be forced to live with, and everyone else who will eventually come across. And that is how you have contributed to OUR excitement to kick off 2023 right. Understand that when you’re Trinity, you’re the mistress of your destiny! And tonight, your destiny will strictly be your annihilation! Whether you like it or not, we’re going to make you see that your impending destruction in our hands will be more important than your entire careers because you will always remember this match and that everything that we will do to you will be all YOUR doing, capped off by you two lying on the mat and us walking all over you as we satisfy our victory and stomp our way through the new year, leaving our prints on you two like calling cards. Feel us coming, bitches! Because we DAMN sure gonna be bringing it!
It is at this time ladies finally look down on the floor, long enough for Brooke to drop the mike down. The ladies grab their rolling suitcases and continue to walk down the hall. Seconds later, Tommy stands up and collects himself, quicky trying to brush away everything that just happened….although he is having a problem getting the taste of shoe polish off his lips.
The camera then fades to black.
Kaya and lilith were in their locker room getting ready when a knock was heard at the door. Lilith gets her hat then opened the door seeing the cameraman there. She rolled her eyes inviting him in. Then she called out to Kaya.
Lilith Parker: Hey, your friend is here.
Kaya comes out with a smile then sees the cameraman standing there. She then goes back around the corner.
Kaya Parker: Funny Lily.
Lilith laughs then steps in front of him. She looked at him.
Lilith Parker: So after the break, we've been busy winning. Here's the thing tonight, we get a tag title shot. One of the few places we have yet to conquer. The expedition for gold continues tonight. Trinity, you girls have been former trio's Champions, which we both respect, but we are on a tag team roll, we are gonna show you why you need to stay in your lane.
Kaya comes out tossing Lily her jacket and glasses. Kaya then looked at the cameraman growling at him as he stepped back then she laughed. She holds up two black roses then looks at the cameraman.
Kaya Parker: Last time we were here, We won wargames with our friend Zara. Tonight we get to get a chance to be Champions beside her. Yes it's a number 1 contenders match, but still the same. Trinity, Delilah and Brooke, you two are just the pawns before the Champions and if we want them, first take out the pawns, then take the true test out. Tonight, ladies it's all about the Queens you need to bow, then realize we are…
Lilith gets her stuff on, then looks at the cameraman
Lilith Parker: The standard, and the Queens of chaos.
Kaya lights the two roses holding them for a moment, throwing them at the cameraman feet. She giggled then stomped them out looking at him. She pointed to the door then the cameraman went first followed by the sisters. They parted ways in the hallway.
We cut backstage as we see Ryan Peters charging down the corridor, occasionally glancing back over his shoulder.
Trick Morrison: That’s Ryan Peters! Is Samuel still after him?!
We then see Samuel Lopez making his way down the corridor, stalking Peters like it’s a scene from a slasher movie as Peters grabs a table and drags it into the middle of the walkway between him and Lopez as he continues to run away from him.
Winter Mae: There’s your answer, Trick!
Lopez reaches the table that Peters put in his way and he stops in his tracks. He slowly looks down at the table and then in one swift motion, he grabs the end of it and tosses it to one side with one hand and continues his pursuit of Peters as we cut elsewhere.
Trick Morrison: That’s Ryan Peters! Is Samuel still after him?!
We then see Samuel Lopez making his way down the corridor, stalking Peters like it’s a scene from a slasher movie as Peters grabs a table and drags it into the middle of the walkway between him and Lopez as he continues to run away from him.
Winter Mae: There’s your answer, Trick!
Lopez reaches the table that Peters put in his way and he stops in his tracks. He slowly looks down at the table and then in one swift motion, he grabs the end of it and tosses it to one side with one hand and continues his pursuit of Peters as we cut elsewhere.
MATCH #4: THE DEATHRIDERS VS TRINITY
ZION WRESTLING TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
The Zion Wrestling Tag Team Champions, Rock Candy, make their way to the commentary booth for this match! They set their belts on the commentary table as they watch these two teams go at it!
Kaya Parker and Brooke Cartwright start in the ring for their teams, with the two more technically proficient of their respective cliques setting the pace for this match with a load of fast-exchanging grapples! Cartwright eventually gets the upper hand with a Grounded Headlock! Kaya fights like hell to escape the hold, eventually making it back to her feet and clubbing Cartwright with a few strikes to send her off! She goes past her, looking to make it to her corner to tag in Lilith Parker! But Cartwright quickly cuts her off, grabbing her from behind and pulling her to the mat by her hair! The official takes immediate exception to this, chastising Cartwright over her blatant rule breaking! She pays the official no mind however, her eyes locked on Kaya as she attempts to make it to her feet! Cartwright takes to the ropes, jumping up to hit Kaya with a Springboard Roundhouse Kick before going for the pin!
Kaya kicks out at two, with Cartwright popping right back to her feet and laying in with the stomps to prevent her from getting back into this! She drags Kaya to her corner, tagging in Delilah Hill before wringing Kaya’s arm! Hill takes to the top rope, dropping right onto Kaya with a Double Ax Handle to the arm! Kaya staggers away, clutching the arm as Hill approaches and attempts to send her into the corner! But Kaya reverses, sending Hill in instead! She staggers away, still trying to ease the pain in her arm as Hill approaches once again! This time, Kaya catches her with a Superkick directly to Hill’s knee, sending her to a kneeling position on the mat as Kaya hits the ropes! She returns to Hill, nailing her with a Running Blockbuster before going for the pin! Hill kicks out at two, managing to get a hold on Kaya’s hurt arm and pushing it into the mat before tagging in Brooke Cartwright again!
Cartwright rushes into the ring, looking for a Sliding Clothesline to Kaya! But she lays down to duck underneath the shot, before rolling onto a now prone Cartwright and mounting her with a set of strikes! They’re only half-effective, with Kaya only using one arm to go through with them! Regardless, Kaya turns around, looking for the pin to Lilith! But Cartwright once again cuts her off, grabbing her by the leg and quickly getting her into a Kneebar! This fails to keep her away for long, with Kaya slipping out of the hold and leaping towards Lilith to make the tag! Lilith Parker rushes in like a house of fire, ducking Clothesline from Cartwright, before rushing to the corner to take down Delilah Hill! She returns to Cartwright, nailing her with a Clothesline! She nails her with a second one, before catching her with a Discus Big Boot! She goes for the pin, only for it to be broken up by Delilah Hill!
Kaya Parker now steps in again, grabbing Hill and throwing her out of the ring through the ropes! Cartwright attempts to club Kaya from behind, but Lilith catches her with a Dropkick that sends her out of the ring as well! Lilith sets up, seemingly looking for a Suicide Dive as Kaya holds the ropes open for her! Lilith runs the ropes, but it’s revealed to be a ruse as Lilith only slides under the bottom rope instead! It’s Kaya who ends up making the dive off the distraction, taking Cartwright and Hill down with a Slingshot Plancha!
Lilith throws Cartwright back into the ring, looking to finish things off with the Superknee Slingshot! But Cartwright dodges her, quickly tagging in Hill out of the sight of Lilith! She tries to go after Cartwright, only for Hill to catch her with the Perfect 10! Flying Dropkick connects! Pin by Hill, but Lilith kicks out right before three! Hill takes to the top rope, looking to end this with the Social Butterfly! But Lilith moves out of the way, crawling over and quickly making the tag to Kaya! The two set Hill up, nailing her with the Widow’s Strike! Kaya gets the pin, with Lilith cutting off a break up attempt from Cartwright with the Superknee Slingshot!
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…The! Deathriders!
Winter Mae: The Deathriders advance to Madness to face off with the Zion Wrestling Tag Team Champions!
Winter Mae: Yeah, but what kind of position does this put the champs in? Diamond Steele now has to face off against her stablemates in the Queens of Chaos, which I can’t imagine fills Razzles Mars with the most trust in her!
Winter Mae: Oh stop trying to stir the pot, Trick!
Kaya and Lilith celebrate, with Diamond Steele and Razzles Mars now making their way inside the ring, the Zion Wrestling Tag Titles in hand! The two teams stare each other down in anticipation for their match, but Razzles can’t help but give a glare to her own partner, unsure of where her allegiances lie. The two teams stand off a little bit longer as we fade.
WINNERS: THE DEATHRIDERS
RESULT: PINFALL
MATCH #5: ISIS VS BENITO WALLACE
Benito Wallace starts this match by making perhaps the most foolish decision ever made in a Zion ring, hurling himself towards ISIS in hopes of a quick takedown! This obviously doesn’t end well for him, as ISIS catches him on her shoulders before laying him out with Samoan Drop! She grabs him off the mat, dropping him down with her signature Leg Hook Saito Suplex! She’s feeling confident now, getting Wallace up before dropping him to the mat with Welcome to Dystopia! One-Arm Powerbomb connects! She goes for the pin, scoring the easy victory on Wallace here!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…ISIS!
Winter Mae: ISIS picking up another win and giving all the champions in Zion another reason to have eyes on the back of their heads!
Winter Mae: ISIS has been unstoppable since her debut and she—WHOA!!
Mid-celebration, QUEEN Sakamoto crashes proceedings, pouncing onto the ISIS and attempting to batten her down with a bevy of strikes! ISIS eventually manages to push her away, before nailing her as she comes back with her signature Bicycle Kick! ISIS looks to put Sakamoto down the same as last week, hoisting the former Zion Wrestling Champion on her shoulder for Welcome To Dystopia! But Sakamoto fights back, smacking her with punches in lightning quick succession until ISIS eventually puts her down! She tries to rush back towards Sakamoto, only to be caught with the Magnum Opus! The Brazilian Kick sends ISIS straight to the mat, leaving everyone in shock as she hasn't made a move since!
Winter Mae: D-did we just see what I think we just saw?!
Winter Mae: You wanna talk about making a statement! ISIS may be the God of Destruction, but it seems like that Magnum Opus can put out just about anyone!
Sakamoto stands over a still unresponsive ISIS, the crowd in still in awe over the David and Goliath moment that just unfolded before them as we fade.
WINNER: ISIS
RESULT: PINFALL
Sakura is getting ready to travel at home, when she hears a knock at her door. She walked downstairs seeing the cameraman waiting outside. She invited him in looking at him smiling softly. She then heads over closing her bag. She then walks past a relic the cameraman had possibly seen before. He walked over looking at it. Sakura draws his attention to her.
Sakura Matsuda: Something my mother said, that the item belonged to my grandmother. I don't know much about it, but that snowflake has been in the family for a long time. Come tea is waiting, I know it has been a Long journey for you.
She motioned for him to go ahead. She smiled sweetly as the two walked along, she brushed the brown hair out of her face.
Sakura Matsuda: Monday night I return to the United States, and this time it will not be a surprise. I'm facing Maki Megumi, someone who does not believe in honor. No matter if you win or lose, you learn something and you learn to respect the opponent for what they are.
Sakura then opened the door for the cameraman this time leading to a new room, the tea already sitting on the table.
Sakura Matsuda: So I intend to show her that with honor and being small, you can achieve anything. I respect Zara for her opportunity, and I learned alot about myself last week.
The cameraman sits down and takes his cup, as Sakura did the same with hers. She then smiled softly.
Sakura Matsuda: Monday night is all about the learning process and continuing my journey as I work my way through everything. Maki, I hope you are ready for the fight!
Sakura clinks her glass with the cameraman then she takes a drink while the cameraman does. The two sit and chat, as the door closes.
Maki Megumi walks in front of the camera with a wicked smile and a treacherous look. As the fans in the arena saw, they immediately started booing her. Maki Megumi looked into the camera with expressionless eyes before she began to speak.
Maki Megumi: I have something to say today and of course it's something you guys don't want to hear, but I'm going to say it to you. I don't care if you guys want to hear it or not. Yeah many of you already know what I'm talking about, I'm talking about the reason I attacked Nami last week. I don't think it should be a secret. 'Cause I'm tired of carrying someone around to be successful Over the past several months, what has Nami proved to me? She's not a skilled wrestler. She is not the future here or anywhere else. Nami is not a worthy champion and that is the whole reason why Nami is the one who made Meguism fail and lose the only thing we have. Yeah I'm referring to Zion Wrestling Tag Team Champion. Last week I was supposed to have my champion back if the person in the ring wasn't Nami Megumi, if it was me everything would be Meguism's but well when it was like that. It's time to eliminate weaknesses. And that means elimination. Nami Megumi, get out. See how weak Nami is. She's not a fighter. I've never seen anyone so pathetic. Yes, Nami is my sister, but I never taught my sister to be weak no matter Nami. Or Ayu, but I don't know why two of my sisters are so fragile, but well, it's about them. I don't care anymore, from now on I'm Maki Megumi, I'll start my path again on my own. And I will make everyone here know the real hell and surely no one will stop me from succeeding. And this week will be an example of anyone who thinks they can stop me.
Maki Megumi let out a small laugh before she paused for a second to think before she smiled menacingly and spoke again.
Maki Megumi: Who is my opponent? Sakura Matsuda? Who? I'm not really sure who Sakura Matsuda is but okay I'll use her as an example of anyone who thinks they can beat me in the ring, this is a more aggressive and brutal version of me. When I was Meguism, I wanted Nami to prove herself, but now it's different. I don't have to do it for anyone but myself, and Sakura Matsuda is the one who is very unlucky to face me. 2023 will definitely be the year of the devil like me. I was close to becoming a champion when I was at Fusion, but now my goal is to destroy everyone who gets in my way, and of course Sakura is like a little lamb waiting to be slaughtered for sacrifice. old devil And of course tonight, I will destroy Sakura Matsuda's soul, I will show everyone here that the true devil has come. And no one will ever be able to escape from me again. I look forward to the future where I am at the top of this place. Even though Nami came back here to fight. Or get away like a coward like she announced on her twitter. I don't care. After all, it's all about me. it's my history I'll show you why I am the strongest Megumi and tonight Sakura Matsuda is not who she is, there is no chance that she can escape from my hands and is most definitely a fan favorite. It made me feel even more fun and excited. I could see the fear in the eyes of everyone who couldn't guess what I was going to do tonight, and surely no one would know how bad it would be. But all I can say is I'm here and welcome to the chaos again.
Maki Megumi pushes the cameraman away before she bursts into a hysterical laugh before she slowly walks away from the camera and disappears before the camera cuts.
MATCH #6: SAKURA MATSUDA VS MAKI MEGUMI
Matsuda makes her way towards Megumi, looking for a handshake to start off this match up! Megumi takes the hand, only to pull Matsuda in and nail her with a Headbutt! That sets the tone for the match up, with Megumi brutally going in on Matsuda with strikes on the mat! She quickly pulls Matsuda off the mat, sending her into the corner with a hard Irish Whip! Matsuda staggers back towards Megumi, only to be taken down with a Back Body Drop! Matsuda makes it up to her feet, being met by a Bicycle Kick from Megumi! She goes for the pin, only getting the two count!
Megumi gets Matsuda up to her feet again, nailing her with a European Uppercut that sends her back into the corner! She lays into Matsuda with Stomps until the referee pulls her away, with the two getting into an argument over Megumi’s rule breaking! She gets back to Matsuda, pulling her in position before going for a Vertical Suplex! But Matsuda reverses, landing on her feet behind Megumi and throwing her shoulder first into the ring post! Megumi crumbles into the corner, with Matsuda following up with a Basement Dropkick! She pulls Megumi out of the corner and goes for the pin, only getting a two count!
Matsuda looks to capitalize, climbing to the top rope before going for a Diving Moonsault! Megumi rolls out of the way however, with Matsuda landing on her feet to deliver another Moonsault that catches her! She goes for another pin, but Megumi kicks out again! Matsuda gets Megumi to her feet, looking for a Vertical Suplex! But Megumi refuses to budge, instead hitting Matsuda with a few clubs to the midsection before dropping her with a Brainbuster! She gets Matsuda to her feet, before throwing her to the ropes, she attempts to catch Matsuda upon her return with a Pop-Up Powerbomb! But Matsuda reverses in mid-air with a Dropkick! The two have some distance between them now, with Megumi rushing towards Matsuda only to be caught with a Leg Lariat! She goes for the pin, with Megumi kicking out right before three!
Matsuda takes to the top rope, looking for the Eagle Dive! But Megumi rolls out of the way, leaving Matsuda to hit the canvas on her own! She quickly capitalizes, nailing Matsuda with the Deadly Strike! Superman Punch connects! Sakura hits the mat hard, with Megumi going for the pin! But Matsuda kicks out right before the count of three, inciting a rage in Megumi! She pulls Matsuda off the mat, looking to lock her in Enslave the Tartarus! The two go to the mat for the Rear Naked Choke, but before Megumi can get her legs around her, Matsuda rolls back, stacking up Megumi for the quick three count to reverse!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Sakura! Matsuda!
Winter Mae: Sakura Matsuda sneaks away a win from Maki Megumi, and she does not look happy!
Winter Mae: And you gotta believe that somewhere, Nami Megumi is watching this match with a smile on her face! Karma’s a bitch, Maki!
Matsuda quickly slides out of the ring following the pin, just barely evading Megumi as she attempts to jump her! She raises her fists in the air as she backs up the ramp! Megumi is enraged at this point, stomping around the ring and hitting any inanimate object in her path as we fade.
WINNER: SAKURA MATSUDA
RESULT: PINFALL
We cut backstage to find Ryan Peters again, still running from his pursuer as he’s checking every door that he comes across to try and see if he can hide somewhere, however the ones he tries are all locked.
Trick Morrison: Does Samuel ever give up?!
Winter Mae: Much like Jason Voorhees or Michael Myers? I doubt it.
Peters finally manages to find an unlocked door and breathes a sigh of relief before then entering the room and slamming the door closed behind him. Breathing heavily, he stares at the door for several moments as the camera pans out to find that Samuel Lopez is in the room with him, standing behind him.
Trick Morrison: How the--
Winter Mae: I have no clue.
After his breathing slows down a bit, Peters suddenly appears to sense that someone else is in the room with him. He slowly turns around and his eyes widen as he finally notices Lopez standing there.
Ryan Peters: Oh fuck!
Peters then quickly leaves the room and after a few moments, Lopez exits the room too as we cut elsewhere.
Trick Morrison: Does Samuel ever give up?!
Winter Mae: Much like Jason Voorhees or Michael Myers? I doubt it.
Peters finally manages to find an unlocked door and breathes a sigh of relief before then entering the room and slamming the door closed behind him. Breathing heavily, he stares at the door for several moments as the camera pans out to find that Samuel Lopez is in the room with him, standing behind him.
Trick Morrison: How the--
Winter Mae: I have no clue.
After his breathing slows down a bit, Peters suddenly appears to sense that someone else is in the room with him. He slowly turns around and his eyes widen as he finally notices Lopez standing there.
Ryan Peters: Oh fuck!
Peters then quickly leaves the room and after a few moments, Lopez exits the room too as we cut elsewhere.
MAIN EVENT: THE DATADAMES VS REGULATORS, INC.
BARROOM BRAWL
We return from commercial, as the action moves from the ring to the Yellow Rose Saloon, as the bar and glasses are set up, along with chairs, small end tables, and neon signs along the outside of the walls. We see Austin St. Croix and Sayge Gonzalez of the Datadames on one side, and Sadie Cassidy and "Calamity" Jane Adler on the other with our official cheerily cracking open a beer, before sounding the opening bell.
Winter Mae
"This has to be a big disadvantage for Regulators, Incorporated. Not only do they not use weapons, but what is available is their own property against them."
Trick Morrison
"That sounds like a pretty big them problem to me."
The opening exchange sees the heavy hitters Jane and Sayge squaring up, as both grab each other's collars to engage in a hockey style slugfest while Austin and Sadie square up. Sadie goes for a grapple, but, Austin wriggled out and delivered a judo hip toss to Sadie and slamming her down onto one of the end tables, but not breaking it. She goes to follow up with an axe kick to her midsection, but, Sadie rolled off as Austin's foot breaks the table effortlessly.
Winter Mae
"What a kick there!"
Trick Morrison
"Real shame it didn't connect, but, that table is out of it."
Jane was getting the better of the exchanges with Sayge, as she started to grab her by the waist, and tossed her along the bar, colliding with a few glasses along the way as they fall off on the other side. Sadie would rush to Sayge and clubbed her in the back of the head while she was down as Austin would approach Jane. Austin used her legs to kick at Jane to keep her distance, but Jane catches one, with Austin shoving her back. Austin would grab one of the wooden chairs, as she hurled it at Jane, but, she somehow caught it in mid air and sets it back down. She takes two steps, before off screen, you could see Sadie being thrown into the chair, splintering it thanks to Sayge.
Winter Mae
"Oh my God!"
Trick Morrison
"Hope they have insurance for that one."
Jane is quickly cornered by both Dames, as they batter her with a series of blows. Sayge would get Jane on her shoulders, as we see Austin run at them to connect with the G-9, slamming her down on the hard paneling. As Jane was down, Austin goes behind the bar to toss Sayge a bottle of beer and one to herself, as they toast briefly before chugging some drink as Sadie would start to get up from being thrown through a chair, as she meets a bottle to the face from Sayge, and a legsweep from Austin, as she is covered by her.
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2..
Thr- no!
Sadie kicked out, still with fight in her. Austin would get her up, as she goes to throw Sadie to the wall, but, Sadie reversed her momentum as Austin hits back first into the wall. Sadie would use the environment to her advantage, as she followed up with a drop toe hold that caused Austin to land face first into a table edge. Sayge would quickly retaliate running at Sadie to flatten her with a big clothesline. She grabbed Sadie by her hair, and was about to hoist her up to throw her through another table, however, Jane is back up to club her in the back and clutched Sayge by the waist. Sadie would dropkick Sayge in the face, as Jane hits her with a bridging German Suplex, going for a fall.
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Winter Mae
"Nearfall there, both these teams need to dig deep here."
Trick Morrison
"No doubt, as both are out of their elements a bit. With the jukebox hauled out, the Dames' tech know-how is neutralized, as well as the Regulators not using weapons to hurt others."
Winter Mae
"Well, we've seen them work around with some grey area tonight!"
No! Sayge kicked out from the predicament, though not looking good for ware. Jane gets Sayge up, as she grabbed her purple hair and throws her into the wall. She would throw a series of punches on her, as outside the view of the camera, we see Austin had smashed a bottle in the back of Sadie's head and tossed her over a table to neutralize her. Austin gets out her phone, as Sayge ducked down, with Austin overloading the neon sign near Jane to explode and blind her temporarily.
Trick Morrison
"Whoa! That looked dope!"
Winter Mae
"I guess there's a bit of grey area for both teams."
With Jane blinded, Sayge would scoop her up to plant the six footer through a table, as she was sprawled out from the impact, and covered.
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Thre-no!
Winter Mae
"Jane just will not quit!"
Big kickout by Jane Adler, as Sayge and Austin would get together to stomp Jane while she was down. They pull her up, looking for another big slam, as both clutch her and look for a double suplex. They start to lift Jane, but Sadie runs in for a chop block to the back of Austin's leg to make her buckle and let go. Jane lands on her feet, before she tossed Sayge across the room and over a table, as it toppled over. Battered, Sadie would retreat behind the bar, as Jane and Austin would fight it out. Jane would go to grab at Austin to catch her with a double leg takedown, as she sends her to the paneling, but, Austin doubles up to block as much coming in as she can, before managing to get her legs under Jane and propelled her up and over with a monkey flip that caused her to land on a chair that toppled over to make her land hard on the ground.
Trick Morrison
"That martial arts background really paying off for Austin St. Croix tonight, great counter there."
She would stalk Jane as she was getting to her feet, and giving her a series of powerful kicks to the chest to light her up. She goes for a spinning back heel kick, as a crack is heard. The camera panned to Sadie, behind the bar, as she used her bullwhip to snare Austin's leg to cause her to lose balance. She tossed it to Jane, with Austin still tangled up, as Sadie goes for the defensive play. She propelled herself over a table, laying into Sayge with a buckshot Lariat! Meanwhile, Jane would turn Austin onto her stomach and used the whip to hogtie her legs together in a cloverleaf position, as she leaned back for the Sierra Madre Lock and wrenched back on the whip for extra pressure.
Winter Mae
"Sierra Madre Lock, and Austin's got nowhere to go!"
Trick Morrison
"The more that whip tightens, the more painful that rope burn is going to feel!"
Austin tried to fight the hold, but, there's no escape and too much pain to bear. She tapped out, as the official signaled for the fight to end.
WINNERS: REGULATORS, INC.
RESULT: SUBMISSION
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