Post by Kai Morgan on Feb 20, 2023 8:37:37 GMT
The first chorus of “Throne” by Bring Me the Horizon ends as we fade into a sold out Nippon Gaishi Hall! 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: As we start off our tour of the East! We come to you LIVE from Nagoya as we have the pleasure of being the first to introduce a Zion show in the Land of the Rising Sun! Welcome…to Monday Night Mayhem! I’m Winter Mae, here with Trick Morrison!
Trick Morrison: It feels like a dream, but we’re finally here! And now that we are, it truly feels like we’re fully in Destiny season, Winter! We got a hell of a card for you tonight as we’re one week out from Mayhem: Enjoy The Silence!
The crowd in Nippon Gaishi Hall is excited for the upcoming Mayhem show, but the stadium lights are suddenly cut off before “STARS” Original By Stardom erupts through the Nippon Gaishi Hall. The entire hall cheers for Nami. Throughout the hall, Nami walked out with a bright smile on her face. She waved to the fans who were in the hall today before slowly heading into the ring where she shook hands with fans all the way down the hallway as she headed into the ring before she ran to shake hands with fans around the ring before slithering into the ring and requesting a mic from Vivian Blake.
Nami Megumi: 皆さん、こんばんわ！(Minasan, konbanwa) 今日ここでみんなに会えて本当によかった！妹の真木めぐみさんに1ヶ月怪我を負わせられてから、1ヶ月リングから離れて悲しかったけど、今は戻ってきたし、それ以上に重要なことは何もない. 夢を追い求めて2年間の旅を終え、今日、日本に戻ってきたことを嬉しく思います。家に帰って、どんなに遠くまで旅をしても、やっと家に帰ってくるなんて夢のようでした。みんなに会えてうれしいよ。私がとてもよく知っているあなた方の何人か。でも、改めまして、奈美めぐみです！(Kyō koko de min'na ni aete hontōni yokatta! Imōto no Maki Megumi-san ni 1-kagetsu kega o owa se rarete kara, 1-kagetsu ringu kara hanarete kanashikattakedo, ima wa modottekita shi, soreijō ni jūyōna koto wa nani mo nai. Yume o oimotomete 2-nenkan no tabi o oe, kyō, Nihon ni modotte kita koto o ureshiku omoimasu. Ie ni kaette, don'nani tōkumade tabi o shite mo, yatto ie ni kaette kuru nante yume no yōdeshita. Min'na ni aete ureshī yo. Watashi ga totemo yoku shitte iru anatagata no nan'ninka. Demo, aratamemashite, Nami Megumidesu!) 怪我で行方不明になってから今日で1ヶ月ぶりの出演、もちろん目的は姉の真木めぐみへの仇討ち、仕事に干渉するなと脅される でも気にしない 私は彼と彼の一族がすることから皆を守ります。私は彼らの行為に不当性を感じており、それを起こさせません。私が経験したことを誰にも経験させたくありません。だから先週、松田さんとエルジリを彼らから守った。(Kega de yukue fumei ni natte kara kyō de 1-kagetsu-buri no shutsuen, mochiron mokuteki wa ane no Maki Megumi e no adauchi, shigoto ni kanshō suru na to odosa rerude mo kinishinai watashi wa kare to kare no ichizoku ga suru koto kara mina o mamorimasu. Watashi wa karera no kōi ni futō-sei o kanjite ori, sore o okosa semasen. Watashi ga keiken shita koto o darenimo keiken sa setaku arimasen. Dakara senshū, Matsuda-san to erujiri o karera kara mamotta.) 私は皆、この後、彼らがやろうとしていることに反対すると言いましたが、それがどれほど危険であるかはわかっています. 私はそれらを取り除くことができることを確認するためにあらゆることをします. 彼らがまた私を傷つけることができるかもしれないことを私は知っています。でも、今回はきっと前よりも強くなったと思いますし、妹にどうしても復讐したいです。彼らが私を追い払う方法はないことを彼らに示します。彼らが私を破壊できる方法はありません。そして、私が彼らに参加する方法は絶対にありません。それが私の約束です。今回の復帰で、またシオンの皆さんに愛されることを約束します！戻ってまたこの場所の上に立つ！(Watashi wa mina, kono ato, karera ga yarou to shite iru koto ni hantai suru to iimashitaga, sore ga dorehodo kikendearu ka wa wakatte imasu. Watashi wa sorera o torinozoku koto ga dekiru koto o kakunin suru tame ni arayuru koto o shimasu. Karera ga mata watashi o kizutsukeru koto ga dekiru kamo shirenai koto o watashi wa shitte imasu. Demo, konkai wa kitto mae yori mo tsuyoku natta to omoimasushi, imōto ni dōshitemo fukushū shitaidesu. Karera ga watashi o oiharau hōhō wanai koto o karera ni shimeshimasu. Karera ga watashi o hakai dekiru hōhō wa arimasen. Soshite, watashi ga karera ni sanka suru hōhō wa zettai ni arimasen. Sore ga watashi no yakusokudesu. Konkai no fukki de, mata shion no minasan ni aisa reru koto o yakusoku shimasu! Modotte mata kono basho no ue ni tatsu!)
(Translate: Good evening everyone! I'm so glad I got to meet everyone here today! After a month of being injured by my sister Maki Megumi, I was saddened to be away from the ring for a month but now I'm back and nothing more important. I am thrilled that today I am back in Japan after 2 years of traveling to pursue my dreams. I returned home and it was like a dream that no matter how far I traveled, I finally returned to my home. I'm glad to see everyone here. Some of you I'm very familiar with. But anyway, hello again, I'm Nami Megumi! Today is the first show in a month after I disappeared due to injury, of course, my goal is to take revenge on my older sister Maki Megumi. will threaten me not to interfere with their business but I don't care I will protect everyone from what he and his clan will do. I see the injustice in their actions and won't let it happen. I don't want anyone to go through what I've been through. So that's why last week I protected Matsuda-San and Erzili from them. I've all said that after this, I'm going against what they're going to do, even though I know how dangerous it is. I will do everything to make sure I can get rid of them. I know they might be able to hurt me again. But I'm sure this time I'm stronger than before and I want to take revenge on my sister very badly. I'll show them that there's no way they can get rid of me. There's no way they can destroy me. And there's absolutely no way I'm going to join them, that's my promise. With my return this time, I promise that I will be able to be loved by everyone at Zion again! I will go back and stand on the top of Zion Wrestling again!)
The fans applauded Nami Megumi as Nami stood looking at them with a smile. Nami soaked up the atmosphere of everyone cheering in Nippon Gaishi Hall before she gave them a hand signal to silence them so she could speak again.
Nami Megumi: Zion Wrestling のトップに戻ると言いましたが、今週は元 Zion Undisputed Champions の坂本さんと対戦します。彼女は Zion Undisputed Champions を開催している間、本当によくやったし、最も重要なことは、私が戻ってきてから初めての試合になる両方のホームタウンで坂本さんと対戦することです.坂本さんとの対戦ですが、1ヶ月ぶりの復帰後の初戦、勝つために全力を尽くします。今年は良いスタートが切れていないことはわかっています。しかし、すべてを私に戻す時が来ました。(Zion Wrestling no toppunimodoru to iimashitaga, konshū wa moto Zion Undisputed chanpionzu no Sakamoto-san to taisen shimasu. Kanojo wa Zion Undisputed chanpionzu o kaisai shite iru ma, hontōni yoku yattashi, mottomo jūyōna koto wa, watashi ga modotte kite kara no saisho no shiai ni naru ryōhō no furusato de Sakamoto-san to taisen suru kotodesu. Sakamoto-san to no taisendesuga, 1-kagetsu-buri no fukki-go no shosen, katsu tame ni zenryoku o tsukushimasu. Kotoshi wa yoi sutāto ga kirete inai koto wa wakatte imasu. Shikashi, subete o watashi ni modosu toki ga kimashita.) おい！坂本さん！お会いできてうれしいです！今夜の試合で、君は僕を倒せると自信を持っているに違いない。しかし、復帰して初めての試合で負けないという自信もある。あなたができることに感謝します。あなたがメイン イベンターになるのにそれほど時間はかかりませんでしたが、私は再びそこに登り、あなたは私にとって良い出発点になるでしょう。だから、ここにいるみんなに私が戻ってきたことを発表したいなら、あなたと向き合うことは私にとって重要な試合です. そして、私は自分のものすべてを取り戻すために戻ってきました。もちろん、あなたが元 Zion Undisputed Champions だったとしても、私はあなたと対戦することをまったく心配していません。今夜一緒に素晴らしい試合ができることを願っています! (Oi! Sakamoto san! Oaidekiteureshīdesu! Kon'ya no shiai de, kimi wa boku o taoseru to kakushin shite iru ni chigainai. Shikashi, fukki shite hajimete no shiai de makeru jishin wa arimasen. Anata ga dekiru koto ni kansha shimasu. Anata ga mein ibentā ni naru no ni sorehodo jikan wa kakarimasendeshitaga, watashi wa futatabi soko ni nobori, anata wa watashi ni totte yoi shuppatsu-ten ni narudeshou. Dakara, koko ni iru min'na ni watashi ga modotte kita koto o happyō shitainara, anata to mukiau koto wa watashi ni totte jūyōna shiaidesu. Soshite, watashi wa jibun no mono subete o torimodosu tame ni modotte kimashita. Mochiron, anata ga moto Zion Undisputed chanpionzudatta to shite mo, watashi wa anata to taisen suru koto o mattaku shinpai shite imasen. Kon'ya issho ni subarashī shiai ga dekiru koto o negatte imasu!) この試合を記憶に残るものにしましょう 坂本さん 今夜は二人とも勝者になりたいので、この試合は記憶に残る試合の 1 つになります 今夜、坂本さん、あなたはおそらく何も知りません。しかし、私が長い間あなたに会いたいと思っていたことをお話しします。そして機会があったとき、私はそれを二度と逃したくありませんでした. そして、最初にあなたと戦えることをとてもうれしく思います。特に我が家では したがって、私はあなたに私の最高のものを見せます。あなたも私の最高のバージョンを望んでいることを私は知っているから いくら自分に自信があっても。私は今夜あなたを倒すことができると確信しています。私は戻ってきました。私の旅は始まったばかりです。私がやろうとしていることを止めさせません！(Kono shiai o kioku ni nokoru mono ni shimashou Sakamoto-san kon'ya wa futari tomo shōsha ni naritainode, kono shiai wa kioku ni nokoru shiai no 1-tsu ni narimasu kon'ya, Sakamoto-san, anata wa osoraku nani mo shirimasen. Shikashi, watashi ga nagaiai anata ni aitai to omotte ita koto o ohanashi shimasu. Soshite kikai ga atta toki, watashi wa sore o nidoto nogashitaku arimasendeshita. Soshite, saisho ni anata to tatakaeru koto o totemo ureshiku omoimasu. Tokuni wagayade wa shitagatte, watashi wa anata ni watashi no saikō no mono o misemasu. Anata mo watashi no saikō no bājon o nozonde iru koto o watashi wa shitte irukara ikura jibun ni jishin ga atte mo. Watashi wa kon'ya anata o taosu koto ga dekiru to kakushin shite imasu. Watashi wa modotte kimashita. Watashi no tabi wa hajimatta bakaridesu. Watashi ga yarou to shite iru koto o tome sasemasen!)
(Translate: I said I'd be back at the top of Zion Wrestling but this week I face former Zion Undisputed Champions Sakamoto-San. I know this is going to be a tough match for me. She did really well during her time holding Zion Undisputed Champions and most importantly I will be facing Sakamoto-San in both of our hometowns which will be my first match since my return and of course. That I am really honored to be given the opportunity to face Sakamoto-San, but I will do my best in this match to win the first match after my return after a month hiatus. I know I'm not off to a good start this year. But it's time to bring everything back to me. Hey! Sakamoto-San! I'm happy to meet you! I know you must be very confident for our match tonight that you will beat me. But I'm also confident that I won't lose my first match since my return. I appreciate what you can do. It didn't take long for you to become a Main Eventer, but I'm going to climb back up there and you'll be a good starting point for me. So facing you is an important match for me if I want to announce to everyone here that I'm back. And I came back to reclaim everything that was mine. And of course I'm not at all worried about facing you even if you're a former Zion Undisputed Champions, I hope we have a great match together tonight! Let's make this match memorable Sakamoto-San as we both want to become winners tonight that's why this match will become one of the memorable matches in Tonight, Sakamoto-San, you probably don't know anything. But I'll tell you something that I've wanted to face you for a long time. And when I had the opportunity, I didn't want to let it slip away again. And I'm very happy to fight with you first. and especially in our homes Therefore I will show you the best of me. 'Cause I know you want the best version of me too No matter how much you are confident in yourself. I'm confident in myself that I can beat you tonight. I'm back and my journey has just begun. I won't let you stop me from what I'm about to do!)
Nami Megumi: そして今夜は皆様へ！今後のショーをお楽しみください。皆様に楽しんでいただけるよう準備しております。今夜お越しくださった皆様、ありがとうございました。私はあなたたちをとても愛しています 皆様にとって素晴らしい夜をお過ごしください！ありがとう！ (Soshite kon'ya wa minasama e! Kongo no shō o o tanoshimi kudasai. Minasama ni tanoshinde itadakeru yō junbi shite orimasu. Kon'ya okoshi kudasatta minasama, arigatōgozaimashita. Watashi wa anata-tachi o totemo aishiteimasu minasama ni totte subarashī yoru o osugoshi kudasai! Arigatō!)
(Translate: And for all of you tonight! Hope you all enjoy the upcoming shows! We are prepared to make you guys enjoy it. Thank you to all of you who came tonight. i love you guys so much Have a great night for all of you! thank you!)
Nami hands the mic back to Vivian Blake before she extends her hand to shake Vivian Blake's hand. And Nami slid out from the ring and heading to backstage while the crowd cheers her erupted throughout the Nippon Gaishi Hall.
The Japanese crowd was roaring for the start of the Zion tour in their home country and the fact that the first match there was going to be a championship match! Zara was backstage right before her match, the match that would set the tone for the start of the tour was ready to get started. The Gateway Championship was being held snuggly against her shoulder as she and Marley stood waiting to head out in front of the crowd. The two were obviously talking a little last-minute strategy until Zara noticed a camera had come up to them.
Zara Ivory: Being back in Japan, being the one to open this tour for Zion…I’ll be damned if that’s not an amazing feeling to have. I’ve said it on Twitter, I’ve said it at the shows in recent weeks, and I’ll say it again tonight. The fans wanted and deserved a great champion to hold this title. In October, I won the Gateway Championship and have proudly held it ever since.
Zara adjusted the title on her shoulder, a smirk coming to her face as she thought back to the ladder match that she had taken part in. She glanced around her, taking in everything with being back in an arena in Japan then glanced at Marley who nodded then stepped forward a touch.
Marley Divata: For months, Zara has held this title and has helped to elevate it. She has broken the record as the longest reigning champion and after tonight? She’ll be 2 defenses away from breaking the record for the most title defenses as well. She has been the champion that everyone has needed and deserved, and this woman has done everything she could do in order to bring a new light to the Gateway Championship.
There was a grin on Marley’s face, a smirk still on Zara’s face, as the two women glanced at each other. Zara stepped back up, her stance straighter than before and a satisfied look crossing her features as well as in her demeanor overall.
Zara Ivory: Link Andrews…you know, tonight is nothing personal. You just happened to be the next unlucky one that’s going to meet me in the ring. I will say this…let’s make sure to give them a match to remember as the starters of the tour here in Japan. Even though we both know how it’s going to end, try not to let that get you too down at the end of it all, honey.
Zara winked at the camera before she and Marley turned away from it. The pair went back to quietly talking amongst themselves before the match got going.
Link Andrews: I know what you’re thinkin’…
All we hear at first is the voice of Link Andrews, echoing into the microphone.
Link Andrews: What did this dude do to get himself a Gateway Championship match?
The visuals kick in with Link standing on stage, a microphone in hand. He pauses, looking out at the audience with a shrug. We’re to assume that there’s an audience but to be honest, the lights are dimmed and it’s difficult to see out into the crowd from the stage.
Link Andrews: You know what, I’ve been sitting here asking myself the same thing. I’ve been wondering all week what it is I did to impress the management here. Hell, I even wonder sometimes how I was able to sign a contract here in Zion. But then I remember who I am. I’m Link Andrews! I’m Saturday’s Second Son! I go out there each and every week and I make sure to put on a show! I make sure that the people out there know my name!
A single person in the crowd shouts, “Wooo! Go Link!”. Link points to them enthusiastically and waves.
Link Andrews: I get it, I ain’t been in the business very long and a lot of people don’t know who I am. They see me going up against someone like Zara Ivory, a proven Champion, and they think they’ve got it all figured out. Just backstage I overheard some stagehands saying there was no way I’d be able to beat Zara tonight. I felt the same way originally, but it’s not going to stop me from going out there and trying my best. I’ve yet to stumble here in Zion, so it makes sense to me as to why I’d be given a title shot. I’ve worked hard, and I’ve proven that I have what it takes to go the extra mile. All I need is my time to shine, and I feel like this is MY time, this is my big break!
He's pacing the stage, murmurs within the crowd lets you know that at least there are some people in the audience watching him.
Link Andrews: The honor of the Zion Wrestling Gateway Championship being the very championship that I hold would be amazing. As far as I go in my career, the Gateway Championship will always be the first, it will always be the most important one in my career. I know Zara has been a fighting champion, but does the belt mean as much to her as it will to me? It would mean so much to the rookies like me, to see me walk away with the title here tonight. I know I have it in me, I know I can beat Zara.
Link paused, taking his sunglasses from his pocket and holding them in one hand. As he speaks he make motions like he’s going to put them on, but never actually does.
Link Andrews: Over 130 days now I believe, right Zara? That’s no easy feat, that’s for sure. I’d be a fool to count you out with those statistics, but I feel you’ve started to slow down, and your reign is coming to an end. Historic as it’s been, all things come to an end in time. It all means that you’re free for new and exciting pursuits, to broaden your horizons. I’ll make you proud by continuing the legacy that you’ve cemented in the Gateway division. I know I can be the one to carry that torch! I know you probably weren’t expecting a lot from me, Zara, probably thought I’d be some chump defense. But I’m going to prove you wrong and get that surprise championship victory!
There’s some applause from the audience, but there’s an awkward air to it. A guy walks onto stage and grabs the microphone from Link, telling him to sit back down.
Host: Well can’t say that I haven’t seen stranger sets, but let’s keep on moving here with Open Mic night. Next, please welcome to the stage Bilbo the Yodeling Rapper!
The audience claps again as we fade out to the musical stylings of Bilbo.
OPENING CONTEST: LINK ANDREWS VS ZARA IVORY
GATEWAY CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Vivian Blake: The following contest…is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Vivian Blake: And it is for the Zion Wrestling GATEWAY! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Introducing first, the challenger…from Knoxville, Tennessee…weighing in at 240 lbs…Link! Andrews!
And his opponent…representing The Queens of Chaos…from Richmond, Virginia…weighing in at 131 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling GATEWAY! CHAMPION!...ZARA! IVORY!!
Winter Mae: Zara Ivory has made her goals clear with the Gateway Championship, she wants to make sure that she sets the goalpost higher than it’s ever been before she vacates it for a shot at a title of her choosing!
Trick Morrison: Yeah but she’s gotta be careful! Losing that belt at this point means that whoever gets it will have her shot immediately. If she fails, she’ll have essentially done all the hard work for someone else to benefit from! You gotta believe that Link Andrews is thinking that exact same thing as well!
Andrews and Ivory circle the ring around one another with each of them looking for a place to begin grappling! Andrews tries to move in, but the difference in height works to the advantage of Ivory, who manages to get around him and cinch in a Waistlock! Andrews is able to surprise Ivory however, reversing the hold by getting an arm around her for a Side Headlock! He immediately folds Ivory to the mat with a Takeover before she can find a means to escape, leaving her struggling as she tries to get out of the move! She eventually gets her legs up and wraps them around Andrews’ head to bring his shoulders to the mat!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Andrews! The two get to their feet, with Ivory right on top of Andrews with a Kick to the midsection! She catches Andrews with a Wristlock, before taking to the corner of the ring with him in tow! She climbs up to the top rope, before leaping off and attempting to spike Andrews’ head to the mat with a Tornado DDT! He reverses however, catching Ivory out of midair before tossing her off of him! He attempts to get the jump on the champion with a Discus Lariat, but Ivory ducks underneath before going for a Swinging Neckbreaker! Andrews once again reverses, getting Ivory into position before smashing her with a Ripcord Knee! Pin by Andrews!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Ivory! Andrews looks to keep his momentum going, getting Ivory to her feet before going for a Vertical Suplex! But Ivory is able to shift her weight, tipping over to the mat to land on her feet before rolling into the corner! She goads Andrews into going after her, a trap that he falls for hook, line, and sinker as he attempts to cut her down with a Body Splash! But Ivory rolls out of the way, leaving Andrews to collide with the turnbuckles and leaving him open to a Schoolboy Roll Up!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Andrews! Ivory looks to capitalize, rolling the challenger to his knees before going for a Superkick! But Andrews gets his arms up, swatting the shot and disrupting Ivory’s balance! She has her back turned to Andrews, which comes to bite her as he pushes her shoulder first into the ringpost! Andrews follows up, getting Ivory in position before going for a Back Suplex! But Ivory once again flips to her feet off the move, immediately going for the ropes to come back at Andrews! But he cuts it off, nailing her with a Lariat that turns the champion inside out! He doesn’t end there however, getting Ivory up and in position before dropping her with a Ripcord Lariat! He goes for the pin now!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Ivory! Andrews looks to end this, getting Ivory in position for the K-Town Pound! But Ivory backs him off with a few shots to the midsection, before hitting the ropes and attempting to go for the Team of Misfits! But Andrews immaculately avoids the Spear, leaping up in the air and allowing Ivory to jump into the open air underneath him! She hits the mat hard, staggering back to her feet and winding up right in a Tiger Driver! Andrews connects with it! Pin by Andrews, he could be the new champion!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Ivory! Andrews bangs the mat after conferring with the referee over the nearfall, a bit of frustration setting in from not being able to put Ivory away! He doesn’t let this take him too out of the task at hand however, as he sets up in the corner, getting ready to hit Din’s Fire! Just then, however, his attention is taken off of Ivory, as ISIS has now arrived at ringside!
Winter Mae: What is ISIS doing out here?!
Trick Morrison: Likely scouting Zara Ivory’s match! She does have that opportunity for any Zion championship in her back pocket!
Winter Mae: You think she has eyes for the Gateway Champion?!
Trick Morrison: Why wouldn’t she?! As mentioned before, if Zara drops that strap, the person who takes it from her gets her title shot! If ISIS were to use her contract to get her hands on it, she’ll have a belt to her name and yet another shot in her back pocket! A move like that could fill up her resume in one fell swoop!
Andrews gets his eye back on the ball, rushing towards Ivory for his move! But Ivory’s been given too much time to recover, catching Andrews as he rushes forth with the Team of Misfits! Spear connects! Ivory isn’t finished however, throwing a few taunts ISIS’ way before taking to the top rope! She launches off, hoping to hit Obliteration! But Andrews catches her before she can send his head down, pushing her off of him and right into the referee! The official takes a tumble as Ivory turns around into a Kick to the midsection by Andrews! He gets her up, dropping her with K-Town Pound! End of Heartache connects! Andrews looks to finish things off, backing into the corner and preparing to hit Din’s Fire in hopes the official will be up by then! He rushes in and jumps up, but ISIS catches him out of mid-air! Andrews is shocked, having not noticed that ISIS had even entered the ring at all! She throws him to the mat with Welcome to Dystopia, before making a swift exit! Ivory recovers, pulling herself to her feet in the corner before realizing what circumstances she’s now in! She takes to the top rope, before dropping onto Andrews with Violence Causes Silence! Frog Splash connects! Pin by Ivory!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and STILL Zion Wrestling GATEWAY! CHAMPION!...ZARA! IVORY!
Winter Mae: Zara Ivory puts down yet another challenger in her quest to make her reign a historic one!
Trick Morrison: But what was the deal with ISIS?! Why did she go after Link Andrews of all people?!
Ivory begins to celebrate, taking the Gateway Championship belt from the official as she raises it in the air before exiting the ring! She backs up the ramp, not able to see as Risa Saito steps onto the stage! The two give each other a knowing glance, with Ivory seeming to know exactly what her fellow Queen is here for! Saito speaks to Ivory, pointing at the belt over her shoulder! After letting her finish, Ivory nods, before shaking Saito’s hand, the two seemingly coming to an agreement as we fade!
WINNER: ZARA IVORY (#ANDSTILL)
RESULT: PINFALL (VIOLENCE CAUSES SILENCE)
MATCH #2: ERIKA CRAWFORD VS EHAN CEMENT, THE TALENTED ONE
A very quick outing for Miss Murder, who immediately bursts out of the corner after the bell and nails Ehan Cement with a Yakuza Kick! She quickly capitalizes, pulling him right out of the corner and dropping him with a Snap German Suplex! Crawford pops to her feet, letting out a cry to excite the fans! She turns back to Cement, who manages to recover and nail her with a Strike to the head! He gets her with another one, before hitting the ropes in hopes of capitalizing! But Crawford easily reverses, hoisting Cement onto her shoulders before dropping him with the Dingley Village Driver (Samoan Driver)! She quickly finishes things off, pulling Cement to his feet before dropping him with Miss Murder (Tequila Shot)! She goes for the pin, getting the very obvious three count to end the match!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Erika! Crawford!
Winter Mae: Erika Crawford just had her first full match since becoming a mother, and trust me when I say that she hasn’t lost a beat!
Trick Morrison: Absolutely terrific stuff from the Miss Murder of Zion Wrestling! I can’t wait to see what’s next for her!
The official raises Crawford’s hand, with the fans fully behind her as they cheer for everything she does! She goes up the ramp high-fiving those in the front row seats on the way up! She waves as she backs into the entry tunnel to make her exit, however many are surprised to see her shoot right back onto the stage, this time in a heap!
Winter Mae: What the hell?!
Trick Morrison: What’s going on?!
Crawford tries to get up, some damage obviously being inflicted to her head! A slight pause before the culprit comes out of the curtain and shows themselves! It’s Reina Mendoza!
Winter Mae: Reina Mendoza?! Why?!
Trick Morrison: I don’t think The Tejana Giantess forgot how she got eliminated from the Madness Rumble! You can tell she’s been waiting for the right moment to get her revenge!
Mendoza approaches the downed Crawford, who weakly tries to swing on her in self-defense! These strikes land softly on Mendoza however, getting her on the verge of straight up laughing as she hoists Crawford up and drops her with the Crash and Burn! A sea of officials finally come to break things up, with Mendoza happily leaving as we fade!
WINNER: ERIKA CRAWFORD
RESULT: PINFALL (MISS MURDER)
MATCH #3: THE DEATHRIDERS VS THE GEMSTONES
Kaya Parker starts in the ring against Sapphire Taylor, with the two immediately grappling from the get-go! Kaya is able to get the upper hand on Taylor, managing to get around her for a Waistlock before taking her to the mat with a Shoot Throw! Kaya gets Taylor into a grounded Front Facelock, which she reverses by pushing up and attempting to twist her around for a Backslide! But Kaya reverses, getting Taylor up on her back and going for a Gory Special Knee Lift! But Taylor catches the leg on the way down, managing to use it to roll Kaya up for a pin that gets a two count! The two both scramble to their feet, with Kaya rushing towards Taylor to maintain momentum! But Taylor catches her mid-run with a Headbutt causing Kaya to stagger back into the corner and allowing Lilith Parker to tag herself it! This goes unseen by Taylor, who nails Kaya with a Jumping Snapmare as she staggers back into the center of the ring! Taylor goes for a pin, only for the referee to inform her that Kaya isn’t legal! By the time she realizes what’s happened, Taylor gets drilled by a Basement Dropkick by Lilith!
Lilith goes hog wild on Taylor, pulling her into the corner and battering her down with a rapid set of strikes! She eventually pulls Taylor to her feet by the hair, laying into her with a Chop before throwing her to the mat with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Taylor has had enough, crawling over to her corner and tagging in Ruby Steele, who rushes into the ring to go after Lilith! She ducks a clothesline attempt by the Tag Champion, before hitting the ropes and taking her to the mat with a Bicycle Pump Kick! Lilith rolls over the ropes, trying to use them to get up, but Steele is right back on her, nailing her with a Knee Strike against them! She goes for the Irish Whip, with Lilith reversing! This doesn’t help anything however, as Steele returns and lays Lilith out with a Slingblade! Pin by Steele for a very close nearfall!
Steele looks to finish this off, going to the top rope for a Diving Moonsault! But Kaya Parker reintroduces herself to the equation, grabbing Steele’s leg and sending her crumbling to the mat instead! Lilith is able to take advantage, rushing over and nailing Steele with the Discus Big Boot! She quickly tags in Kaya, who catches Steele trying to get up before locking her in Parker’s Web (Bridging cross-legged Boston crab)! Sapphire Taylor tries to cut in, only to be hit with the Superknee Slingshot by Lilith! With nowhere to go, Steele has no choice but to tap out!
Vivian Blake: The winners of this match…the Zion Wrestling Tag Team Champions…The Deathriders!
Winter Mae: An impressive win by The Deathriders, and something for Regulators, Inc to consider heading into next week!
Trick Morrison: Those two are gonna have to be on a whole other level if they hope to dethrone the tag champs!
The Parkers are handed their Tag Team Championship belts as they celebrate! However, they can’t help but notice Steele beginning to move! Deciding to leave her laying once again, the champions lay into her with stomps! They eventually decide to finish her off, waiting for her to make it to her feet with their titles cocked back! Just then, Regulators, Inc. rush down to the ring, causing the champions to flee! The challengers stand tall as we fade!
WINNERS: THE DEATHRIDERS
RESULT: SUBMISSION (PARKER’S WEB)
MATCH #5: SAMUEL LOPEZ VS THE BALL
The Ball, perhaps out of fear or stupidity, rushes Lopez right off the bell, leathering him in the corner with a set of strikes in order to keep him at bay! It’s very clear that The Ball is not reveling in the control he has over the situation, but is instead trying to end the match as quickly as possible so that he can get away, treating Lopez almost as though he’s a horror movie villain! Like all horror movie villains however, Lopez comes back and is right on The Ball as soon as he’s left with an opening, wrapping a hand around his throat! He uses to choke to push The Ball back into the corner, before getting him in position and dropping him with a German Suplex! He starts to hit the ropes now, using the entire time that The Ball spends getting to his feet to gain as much momentum as possible for the Silent Night (Clothesline From Hell)! He isn’t finished however, lunging onto The Ball and wrenching in deep with Enjoy The Silence (Anaconda Vice)! He stares dead into the lens of the camera as The Ball almost immediately taps out!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…Samuel! Lopez!
Winter Mae: An apt way to end this match, as it’s the namesake of next week’s Mayhem special event!
Trick Morrison: Yeah and it’s also what he’s gonna try and make Ryan Peters do in the main event House of Wax Match!
Lopez doesn’t release the hold immediately, instead continuing to gaze into the camera as The Ball passes out from the hold! He stands, still staring at the camera as his hand is raised! However, it’s not by the referee! But instead by Ryan Peters, who quickly makes his presence known to Lopez by decking him with a Clothesline! He exits the ring and pulls out a chair, laughing to the booing crowd as he’s finally gotten the jump on Lopez! He turns around, only to see Lopez’s mad staring eyes as he’s peeked his head out through the ropes towards him! He grabs a hold of Peters’ throat, looking to pull him into the ring!
Winter Mae: Bad idea, Ryan! Now Samuel Lopez might not even give you until next week! He might finish you right now!
Trick Morrison: This wrestling show is about to turn into a snuff film!
But Peters immediately panics and goes to escape, cracking Lopez over the head with a steel chair! Peters doesn’t take any chances from there, nailing him with a second chair shot, then a third. After a while, Lopez goes motionless! Peters tentatively pokes at him to see if he shows any signs of life, chuckling as he realizes Lopez isn’t responding! Peters quickly leaves the scene with glee, believing that he’s found a weakness to Lopez as we fade!
WINNER: SAMUEL LOPEZ
RESULT: SUBMISSION (ENJOY THE SILENCE)
A bevy of distortion marks and scan lines tear through our vision. It remains impaired for the greater part of fifteen seconds. A moment of clarity ushers in a gray 8bit cat. It lets out a ferocious yawn before its piercing black eyes stare into the soul. Three seconds goes by before Hackman’s “Forgotten Notes” begins to kick up.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Am I supposed to be excited for this match? Hmm?
That cat starts to dance on beat. Surprisingly, the pixelated cat has some rhythm.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Megumi Nami. You are a bastion of Zion wrestling. One could make an argument that the treatment that Japanese wrestlers receive here would not be as great if it were not for your efforts. And since you and I share a native motherland, I can send a nod of appreciation your way―
QUEEN Sakamoto: But honestly, Megumi-san? I’m a bit pissed off.
Aww man. That cat can really move. Look at it go.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Do you know what I find oh so very curious? No one gave a damn about me when I entered Zion. But then the matches came. As the wins started to flow like a raging river, multiple people attempted to discredit and degrade my name. And now? Everyone wants to use my well known name to try and get ahead. Isn’t that wild?
A couple of scan lines smack the screen. But they can’t hinder the cat’s boogie down session.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Greatness is accompanied by burden. I learned that lesson early in my career. The more you succeed, the more hate spawns in people’s hearts. I didn’t come to Zion to make friends; I’ve stated that fact many times. I came here to dominate. I came here to win. And in my time here? I did the unthinkable. I won the Zion Wrestling Championship. I tied the record for most successful defenses―
QUEEN Sakamoto: You don’t have to like me. You don’t have to kneel before my feet. But if you all truly love professional wrestling like you claim to, then you should reverence me.
QUEEN’s speaking pauses for a moment. Fortunately, “Forgotten Notes” is able to fill the gap until she is ready to proceed.
QUEEN Sakamoto: This bout is being marketed as your fateful return, Megumi-san. And a person like you? You’re going to want to make a grand comeback. I am certain you want to make it a special event―
Her words trail off for a moment.
QUEEN Sakamoto: Megumi-san? I am going to say something to you. Please know it is not out of malice. It’s not out of hate. ‘Tis simply a product of the times…
QUEEN Sakamoto: I have every intention of knocking your fucking block off when we step into that ring tonight.
QUEEN’s voice is not heard from again. “Forgotten Notes” continues to play until the music sweetly fades away. The cat stops dancing as it does. It proceeds to give a tiny bow before the picture cuts out.
MATCH #5: NAMI MEGUMI VS QUEEN SAKAMOTO
Sakamoto and Megumi immediately go in to grapple, with Megumi’s slight ring rust showing as the former Zion Wrestling Champion gets her into a Side Headlock! Megumi doesn’t give up however, slipping out of the hold and getting Sakamoto into a Wristlock instead! Sakamoto rolls forward to escape, before getting Megumi into the Wristlock of her own! Megumi cartwheels forward to escape her Wristlock, before dropping Sakamoto with an Arm Drag! She follows up, nailing Sakamoto as she gets to her feet with a Dropkick! She hits the ropes now, hitting Sakamoto as she gets up with a Slingblade before going for the pin for the two count!
Megumi pulls Sakamoto up to keep things going! But Sakamoto retaliates, drilling Megumi over the head with a European Uppercut! She falls back into the corner with Sakamoto clubbing her with a Clothesline! She pulls Megumi out of the corner now, dropping her with a Fisherman’s Neckbreaker! She takes to the top rope, going for a Diving Double Foot Stomp before pinning for the two count!
Sakamoto gets Megumi in the ropes, looking for the Dragon Screw Neck Whip! But Megumi is able to get herself out, lifting Sakamoto up before dropping her with a Stun Gun on the ropes! She hits the ropes, before clobbering Sakamoto with a Big Boot to send her over! Megumi hits the ropes again, sending Sakamoto down with a Suicide Dive! She throws her back into the ring, preparing to finish things off with Ryo No Ikari! But Sakamoto catches the leg before nailing Megumi with a Superkick of her own! Sakamoto takes to the top rope, launching off for the Rounding Splash! Pin by Sakamoto, only getting the two!
Sakamoto looks to finish things off, waiting for Megumi to make it to her feet before going for the Magnum Opus! But Megumi dodges it, instead finally getting the Ryo No Ikari (Superkick)! Megumi takes to the top rope, looking to hit the Tidal Wave! But just then, Maki Megumi arrives on the scene, providing a distraction for Nami! Nami scolds her sister for having the nerve to show her face during her match, leaving enough time for Sakamoto to recover and hit the Magnum Opus (Brazilian Kick)! She gets the pin for the win!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…QUEEN! Sakamoto!
Winter Mae: With the help of Maki Megumi, QUEEN Sakamoto spoils the return of Nami Megumi!
Trick Morrison: A disappointing outcome for Nami Megumi, but I doubt disappointment is on her mind more than rage at this very moment!
Sakamoto stands over Megumi as we fade!
WINNER: QUEEN SAKAMOTO
RESULT: PINFALL (MAGNUM OPUS)
We open backstage. What appears to be CGI gold glitter starts raining down from seemingly out of nowhere. Classical piano music is heard playing in the background. Then a soft feminine voice breaks out in the silence…
“The following presentation has been paid for by Trinity, reminding you that we are better than you.”
The classical piano music and the raining of gold glitter both comes to an end slowly and simultaneously. Once that fancy introduction has come to its conclusion, clicking heels in the background seems to indicate the arrival of our guest. Just then we see “The MVP of Zion” (self-proclaimed of course) Aubrianna Powers entering the scene from the right. The Zion National Champion is dressed in her two piece hot pink and black wrestling gear. She has her National Championship title belt wrapped around her waist. An arrogant smirk is etched across her lovely lips.
Aubrianna Powers: It’s Zion. It’s Mayhem. Unfortunately it’s also Japan. God I can’t wait to get out of this damn country. The only good thing to come out of here is your food and Godzilla.
The Most Valuable Powers smirks as loud booing echos in the background from fans in attendance.
Aubrianna Powers: At least it is the main event and that is where I belong. Someone with the star power of yours truly deserves nothing less than the main event of Mayhem. Don’t believe me? Just look at what I have wrapped around my waist. I am the National Champion here in Zion. The entire NATION…that’s America, by the way…looks up to me as their representative, their champion! I am the MVP of America! I am a member of Trinity, which makes me a Queen and the rest of your nothing but peasants! But I am a benevolent queen. I do favors for the less fortunate and needy in this company. Take Turbo for instance. Carmen knows deep down inside that she would never have stood a chance at being the main event were it not for the fact that she is sharing the ring with me.
Powers nods her head.
Aubrianna Powers: That’s right Leija, I am the reason you get to main event Mayhem tonight. You’re welcome.
The MVP shrugs her shoulders.
Aubrianna Powers: But really, let’s be honest with ourselves, what exactly have you done to earn this main event position? In the number one contender’s match my bestie Valentina beat your ass. Then you ruined The Most Valuable All Trinity National Championship Match between myself and Val. You ruined one of the greatest matches in Zion history because of your jealousy. And were you punished? No, you cried long enough that management decided to grant you a title opportunity anyway, just to get you out of their hair. So despite failing to earn a title shot, despite ruining a title match due to illegal interference, you still got rewarded with what you asked for, and what happened in your title shot? That’s right. You failed. You were beaten and I retained the National Championship. So I’m just begging for someone, anyone, to tell me what the hell you have done to deserve this championship main event here tonight?
Powers shakes her head.
Aubrianna Powers: That’s right. You don’t deserve this. Face facts, Turbo, you do not deserve to be in this position tonight. Your constant crying, your bitching, and your moaning earned you this opportunity. Now you are in the main event spotlight. You have what you want; you have me, in the ring, one on one.
The Most Valuable Powers scowls angrily.
Aubrianna Powers: You will learn very quickly to be careful what you wish for, Carmen. Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. You have that title shot you have been crying over for so long, and now I am going to make you wish you never met Trinity. More importantly I am going to make you regret ever meeting The Most Valuable Powers because I am going to kick your damn head off. I am going to humble you. I am going to embarrass you. And after tonight, you will never again get anywhere near this championship or the main event ever again. Your days of being in MY spotlight, riding MY coattails are over. Learn to love it, bitch.
The CGI gold glitter starts up followed up immediately by the classic piano music begins. The feminine voice then speaks as Aubrianna exits stage left.
“This advertisement was paid for by Trinity, once again reminding you that we are better than you.”
MAIN EVENT: CARMEN “TURBO” LEIJA VS AUBRIANNA POWERS
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 Las Olvidadas…from New Orleans, Lousiana…weighing in at 120 lbs…Carmen! “Turbo”! Leija!
And her opponent…representing Trinity…weighing in at 115 lbs…she is the Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...AUBRIANNA! POWERS!
Turbo immediately comes for Powers off the bell, with the champion backing away and getting herself into the ropes to force the referee to keep her back! The official demands that Powers get out of the ropes, with the champion only obliging at the threat of a five count! She immediately pokes the bear following this, stepping up and getting a slap to Turbo’s face that catches her off guard! This obviously sends her into a rage, as she backs Powers into the corner once again, with the referee trying to break the two up! This commotion lends a perfect chance for chicanery on Powers’ side, landing a Chop right across Turbo’s throat that sends her reeling! The official doesn’t see the illegal move, with Powers free to take advantage of the situation as she nails a kneeling Turbo with a Superkick to the back of the head! She continues to target the head of her rival, pulling her head up by the hair before relentlessly assaulting her with punches across the face! She covers Turbo!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Turbo! Powers stays on top of her, cinching in a Rear Chinlock! Turbo struggles in the hold for a while, but eventually finds the strength to attempt to escape! She twists out of position, getting to her feet before driving her Elbow into Powers’ midsection! She hits the ropes now, ducking underneath a Clothesline from Powers before going to the other side of the ring and going for a Springboard Moonsault! Powers evades this however, going straight for the ropes that Turbo dismounted from get out of range! Turbo lands on her feet, immediately firing at Powers against the ropes with a Knee Strike! She sends Powers to the opposite end of the ring with an Irish Whip, before hunching over and waiting for her to return! Powers takes advantage of this however, sailing over Turbo’s back before attempting to take her down with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb! Turbo manages to keep her balance, kneeling down to trap Powers in a Rana Pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Powers! Turbo tries pulling the champion to her feet, but Powers retaliates by swatting away her hands and nailing her with an Enzigiri! Turbo staggers back into the corner, with Powers taking advantage by charging in and nailing Shoulder Thrust into the turnbuckles! She pushes Turbo out of the corner, before taking to the second rope and leaping off to nail a Tornado DDT! Turbo’s head spikes the mat, leaving her laying in a heap as Powers takes to the top rope! She dives off, looking for the 450 Splash! But Turbo moves out of the way, leaving Powers to crash to the mat by herself! Turbo gives herself a little more distance from Powers, allowing her to get up before running towards her for a move! But Powers quickly counters, taking Turbo down with a Spear! Pin by Powers!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Turbo! Powers refuses to believe it, pulling Turbo to her feet and hitting the ropes for another Spear! She pins again!
ONE…!
TWO…!
T-
Kick out by Turbo! Powers starts to lose it now, flailing on the mat like a child as she starts to accuse the referee of favoritism! She gets to her feet as just Turbo begins to recover, running towards her for a third Spear! But Turbo moves out of the way, pushing her right into the referee, who takes the full brunt of the damage! The feeling of shock Powers gets from realizing what she’s just done pales in comparison to what she feels when she turns around, as Turbo turns her own dirty tactics against her by landing Chop to the throat! Powers is sent reeling, falling back into the corner and leaving her in perfect position for Turbo to hit a Handspring Back Elbow! Turbo goes for the pin, but the referee is still out of it, leaving her hopeless to get the three count! Just then, she gets pulled out of the ring, as Valentina Skye, Brooke Cartwright, and Delilah Hill have arrived to play the numbers game on her! The three begin beating down on Turbo like a pack of wild animals!
Winter Mae: Get these three outta here! They’re ruining a perfectly good match!
Trick Morrison: Anyone who’s anyone knows that all bets are off once the referee hits the floor! Turbo should’ve known better!
The three throw Turbo in the ring, before arming themselves with steel chairs! They lend one to Powers, with the four now standing over Turbo ready to attack! It’s at this point that Essie and Gabi Carbajal rush down to the ring, each armed with a lead pipe to come to Turbo’s defense! Delilah Hill foolishly leaves the ring to cut them off, only to catch two pipes straight to the head from her trouble! Sangre and Taza now take to the ring, taking on Cartwright and Skye head on! They fight each other out of the ring, resulting in a massive cluster of humanity forming at ringside! Turbo gets to her feet, relieved to see that the cavalry has arrived for her! This relief quickly subsides as she’s nailed with a third Spear by Powers! She goes for the pin, with the referee back in position for it!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THR-
Kick out by Turbo, sending Powers into yet another rage! She calms herself, before guiding her up to her feet and going for the Most Valuable Kick! But Turbo cuts her off, landing a Forearm across the side of Powers’ head! She nails another one, and another one, until Powers is backed into the ropes! Turbo looks for an Irish Whip off the ropes, but Powers reverses with one of her own! This ends up working to Turbo’s benefit however, as she uses the momentum to vault over the top rope and hit a Tope Con Hilo to the mass of humanity at ringside, making them all tumble to the ground like sentient dominos! Turbo re-enters the ring, only for Powers to finally catch her with the Most Valuable Kick! Reverse Roundhouse connects! Pin by Powers!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Turbo, and with that goes a bigger fit of rage by Powers! She pulls Turbo’s barely conscious head up by the hair, yelling in her face to just stay down before slapping her! She rushes for the second rope, looking for Simply The Best Moonsault! But Turbo gets the knees up, driving them right into Powers midsection! The champion writhes on the mat as Turbo gets to her feet, calling for her to get up before nailing a Bicycle Kick that sends her to the mat! She takes to the second rope now, jumping up and nailing Powers with the Turbo Boost! Best Moonsault Ever connects! Pin by Turbo!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Powers! Turbo doesn’t stay deterred however, going for the corner so she can climb to the top rope! But Valentina Skye rushes in, looking to distract the challenger! She attempts to do what she did last time, latching a pair of handcuffs to the top rope before going to put the other end around Turbo’s wrist! But Turbo thinks better of it, instead turning the tables on Skye and latching the other end of the cuffs to her wrist instead! Skye looks to be in a panic as she realizes what Turbo has done, just in time to be inadvertently nailed with a Superkick by Aubrianna Powers as the challenger side steps her! Powers is once again in shock at what Turbo made her do, as the challenger grabs her from behind and drops her with a German Suplex! Turbo takes to the top rope now, before launching off and nailing her with the Turbocharger! Phoenix Splash connects! Pin by Turbo!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
Vivian Blake: The winner of this match…and NEW Zion Wrestling NATIONAL! CHAMPION!...CARMEN! “TURBO”! LEIJA!
Trick Morrison: No! This can’t be! This is a travesty of the highest order!
Winter Mae: Oh get over yourself, Trick! We have a new champion! Congratulations to Turbo!
Trick Morrison: This is absolutely horrendous! Absurd! Deplorable! I demand a replay of the footage! Something obviously isn’t right here!
Winter Mae: Lord…
Turbo is handed the National Champion, having to be reassured by the official that she really is the new champion! She raises the title in the air, with Sangre and Taza hoisting her up on their shoulders to celebrate with her as we fade to black!
WINNER: CARMEN “TURBO” LEIJA (#ANDNEW)
RESULT: PINFALL (TURBOCHARGER)
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