NFW Trauma #43 - Chicago, Illinois! 07/10/2021!

We get a brief snippet of the Cable 10 logo, as a disembodied voice announces the next segment.

"You are watching Cable 10! Aurora, Illinois Community Access Channel…"

The camera would then blip to static, before focusing on Brea Lombardi sitting in the basement of her home on a ratty old couch as your IJWF Heritage Champion would pose briefly with her own stratocaster, as a garage band would be in the background playing some very biddily guitar licks and thundering drumbeat to set her in while she played a brief solo

Brea Lombardi: "It's Brea's World! Brea's World! Rule some ass! Every day!"

She plays a little bit, before placing her guitar on her lap, as she spoke to the camera.

Brea Lombardi: "Welcome, everyone! Here I am broadcasting from the Heavy Metal capital of the world, Aurora, Illinois, and I'm here with an exciting announcement! Coming soon, I have my very own talk show for NFW, because we all know you have some burning questions for all your favorite and not so favorite talent for the roster on NFW Trauma. And Brea's World is going to be the one to give it to you, more reliable than MTV News and with 100% less Mumble Rap!

She said with a beaming smile, and a thumbs up, knowing there would be a pop from the crowd with that response, despite it as a pre-recorded segment.

Brea Lombardi: "So, in two weeks, I'll have my first guest here, and you guys… stay classy. Kick some ass. And most importantly, stay tuned. I promise to give you the best talk show I possibly can!"

She said with an excited tone, hoping to make her mark with the talk show, as we fade to a static image, before returning to the regularly scheduled program.
We cut to the show showing the ring setup ready for the next part of the show.

Miranda Augustino: Well this is a perfect way to not start the show.

Andrew Payne: Come on Miranda, I for one can't wait to see what Marco has in store for us.

Miranda Augustino: Marco, ugh that man is infuriating to me.

As if on cue the lights go out and a shot of the arena before zooming towards the arena as a robotic voice starts on the sound system at the joy of the crowd

Somewhere out in Megaspace

The Pelozees of the Lesbodyke Nebula

In order to continue breeding

After removal from the universe their last remaining enemy

Men created the PIL - Penile Impregnation Lingumbot Rezark SP - a prototype PIL

Accidentally launched into chrono-space during the hyperfiber wars

Has programmed a self replicating evo-loop and drifts for a kilo-year

Alone and sentient in a tele-operative trajectory above Planet Three-S:

Formerly known as Earth

Lowering his astrogate to Planet Three-S, Rezark SP, the last surviving chrononaut

Has a bad case of bluballsium and one thing on his hydro-mind:

...

Pussy!"

Suddenly there is an explosion of pyro as the name Marco Valintine comes onto the screen and the lights come back on as "Supersonic Sex Machine" by Steel Panther blasts out of the PA system as Marco Valintine dances out onto the stage to the music, whipping the crowd into a frenzy as he walks down and around the ramp area clapping hands with the fans and taking selfies with the ladies. He continues having fun, dancing around to the commentators table and giving Andrew Payne a high five and dances for a moment in front of Miranda Augustino, trying and failing to get her to join him before turning around and jumping up onto the apron and leaping into the ring without touching the top rope as more pyros explode and he dances in the ring, taking in the ovation of the crowd before going to the ring announcer and taking the microphone from Thea Crawford and walking into the centre of the ring as people chant his name.

Marco Valintine: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls welcome one and all to the first ever for here in NFW. Set your recorders at home and people in the audience prepare your minds for the return of the finest talk show in wrestling history my very own Love Pad.

He makes a grand gesture around the ring showing off the set.

Marco Valintine: Yes it is back and better than ever, we have the finest most comfortable bean bags, the most beautiful lava lamps this side of the 70s and of course one of the most stunning hosts today if i don't say so myself. Now who could be good enough to be the first guest on the Love Pad.

Miranda Augustino: You have already said on twitter you idiot.

Andrew Payne: Miranda what's with the negativity, clearly the man is being a showman.

Marco Valintine: Well unfortunately it wasn’t who it was originally supposed to be, however... it is my pleasure to introduce to you all an old and dear friend of yours truly, you all knew him as The Punisher.

Marco pauses a moment as the crowd cheers.

Marco Valintine: Ladies and gentlemen... MATT... ROBINSON!

“Live For This” by Hatebreed blasts out of the PA system as Matt Robinson walks out onto the stage dressed in a pair of black boots, a pair of blue denim jeans, a black Punisher T-shirt and a black leather jacket as he makes his way down the ramp, slapping some of the fans hands on the way.

Andrew Payne: It’s good to see another wrestling legend who used The Punisher moniker, Mir.

Miranda Augustino: Oh shut up, you ain’t that much of a legend, Andy.

Robinson reaches the bottom of the ramp and climbs up onto the apron before climbing through the ropes. He extends his hand to Valintine and they clasp hands before patting one another on the back and the two sit down in a bean bag each as Robinson picks up a microphone as “Live For This” fades out they wait for a moment as the fans chant his name.

Marco Valintine: Oh Hell yeah people, I told you all this was gonna be great, we have the former 5 time NWA World Champion right here with us and it is an honor to have you here on the show.

Matt Robinson: Thanks for having me here dude… long time no see.

Marco Valintine: Way too long if you ask me bro, now then I have plenty of questions lined up for ya from not just me but the NFW fans also but I got one question that has to be answered first and foremost. What do you think of the new Love Pad? I spared no expense for this one.

Robinson takes a moment to look around at the new Love Pad setup and nods.

Matt Robinson: Yeah, I like it… these bean bags are really comfy as well… especially with the way my back is now. Honestly, I may be only 34 but some days I feel like I’m in my freakin’ 50’s, haha.

Marco Valintine: I tell ya what bro, I got a guy I'll get ya hooked up with a couple of these beauties for yourself later on.

Matt Robinson: Sounds good.

Marco Valintine: Now bro, lately I know you have been managing my bro from another mother Griff Hawkins, how did all that start?

Robinson chuckles.

Matt Robinson: Simple, two words. Steele Matthews. You know all about him… and he and I have a history that goes all the way back to the early days of my career back in 2009. So when he started messing with Griff, who I’ve been friends with for a few years now, I knew he could do with some backup… so I reached out to him. As for whether this will be a permanent deal or not? I can’t say. That’s up to Griff. But whatever happens, I’ll be happy either way. I may become his full time manager and be a regular here in NFW… or I may end up enjoying retirement which will give me more time to take care of my kids.

Marco Valintine: Well this goes onto a question I got from the fans and to sum it up they seem to think there is another glam metal superstar you could manage also.

Valintine holds up his microphone and they start to chant “MARCO!”

Marco Valintine: Hey just throwing it out there bro for some potential down the line.

Robinson looks out to the fans.

Matt Robinson: I don’t know… what do you guys think? You wanna see me manage Marco?

The fans start to chant “yes” which causes Robinson to chuckle as he strokes his beard and nods.

Matt Robinson: I don’t see why not? I’m sure we can work something out with Ms. Santiago.

Marco Valintine: Sounds good to me bro, now to move onto--

Before he could finish his sentence Diamond Steele comes out of nowhere and leaps onto Marco laying in punches while Marco is keeping his guard up, after a moment after realising whats going down Robinson gets up and grabs her and throws her to one side trying to get in her way as Marco gets on his feet.

Andrew Payne: What the Hell is Diamond Steele doing out here?!

Miranda Augustino: Putting an end to this snoozefest!

Dodging around Robinson Diamond runs at Marco again who this time knowing the attack is coming jumps over the top of her before doing a backflip and nailing her with a kick sending her out of the ring, she gets up and you can hear her shouting “YOU AIN'T ROCK AND ROLL I AM BITCH!” Before she can get back in the ring she is restrained by security on the outside of the ring.

Miranda Augustino: Oh come on! Let her go!

Andrew Payne: I don't think Marco is done.

In the ring Marco asks Robinson to move aside as he runs off the opposite ropes and hits a space flying tiger drop to the outside on diamond and the security.

Andrew Payne: Marco just took out Diamond and the security! That was insane!

Miranda Augustino: Okay, I’ll admit… that was impressive… but still! Diamond was doing us all a favor!

The security gets up as Marco and Diamond are brawling and manage to separate them as we go to commercial.

Geri Vayden v. Lil Juicy

~DING DING DING~

Lil Juicy was cocky right from the start as he stepped forward and looked down at Geri Vayden, being well over a foot taller than his opponent. He patted her on the top of the head and went down to a knee, which leads to him eating a vicious forearm and getting put into a side headlock. Geri cranked back on the hold as Lil Juicy worked his way back up to his feet. Juicy drove a few elbows into the stomach of Geri, shot her across the ropes, and then went stumbling back into the ropes when she hit a shoulder tackle as he had a big time height advantage, but not much in the way of weight. Juicy hit the ropes and came back with a big boot, again using his height. Juicy pulled Geri to her feet, whipped her into the corner, and followed with a sloppy looking clothesline. Juicy stayed on the attack with a few stiff back elbows, then pulls Geri out of the corner and connected with quite possibly the worst looking Death Valley driver in the history of wrestling. Juicy got up, looked at the camera, and just shrugged as he completed his iunno signature move. He then remembered the match and made the cover

ONE…

TWO…

THR - KICK OUT!

Juicy looks at Ashley Campbell like he’s surprised, but she assures him it was only 2. Juicy pulls Geri back up and looks to hit her with an eat defeat, but she counters, slips behind him, kicks him in the back of the knee, and hits an inverted DDT. Geri covers, but Juicy kicks out at 2. Geri slips out onto the apron and allows Juicy to get to his feet, then puts him right back down with a springboard forearm. Juicy is up and looks for a lariat, but it’s a wild sloppy swing and Jeri ducks it, then connects with a Pele kick. Juicy is a little rocked and soon he’s taken down to a knee courtesy of a step-up enziguri. Geri Vayden hits a devastating tornado DDT, spiking Juicy’s head right into the mat. The Corrupt one doesn’t cover, instead, she climbs the ropes, looks back, and then flies off with a picture perfect moonsault, crashing down onto Lil Juicy. Vayden hooks the leg

ONE…

TWO…

THRE - KICK OUT!

Geri is a little bit surprised when Juicy kicks out, but she just pulls him up, kicks him straight in the knee, and sets for the snapp DDT, but Juicy scrambles out of it, shoves Geri forward, and again uses his long limbs to his advantage as he catches Geri with a superkick. Juicy noticed Geri is close to the corner and struts his way over there. Juicy hops up to the top rope and after a bit more taunting, he flies off the top rope, looking to Splash like Pippen, but all he does is catch the knees of Geri Vayden right in the gut. Juicy rolls off, clutching his ribs in pain, and Geri quickly takes advantage and hits a quick basement shotgun dropkick, then delivers the Snapp DDT. Geri again doesn’t cover after she drives Juicy head first into the mat, once more opting to go to the top rope. Geri sets, stands, and then takes flight, crashing down onto Juicy with the Millers Tale. Vayden hooks the leg

ONE…

TWO…

THREE!

~DING DING DING~

Thea Crawford: Your winner as a result of a pin fall…GERI VAYDEN!

Andrew Payne: There we go, Geri Vayden picks up an impressive victory over the cocky young rookie… Lil Juicy. I really don’t like saying his name. He showed some skills, but he also showed a lot of arrogance and inexperience.

Miranda Augustino: He showed that he’s a clown ass little bitch. If he would have won that match, I probably would have thrown up on this announce desk.

Result: Via Pinfall

The scene comes up in the backstage area with Dylan and Torian Drake sitting at a couple desks that have been set up for them. Torian is kicked back and seems to be relaxing while Dylan takes a swig from a bottle on his desk and plays some card game.

Torian Drake: You know, I actually expected us to have some kind of business by now. I mean, we're clearly the best at being able to solve most issues. And there's plenty of them, the Hive, the House, all the little personal grudges going around.

Dylan Drake: Everyone just has too much pride unfortunately. And pride goes before the fall. But we don't make it our business unless someone tells us it's our business.

Torian takes his feet off the desk and sits up straight.

Torian Drake: And right now, the boss lady, Santiago, says we get to fight the team of the The Wolves of Legion. Look I'll give them credit for the name but don't think me and Double D are exactly shaking in our boots.

There's a dramatic pause as Dylan also sits up and does a few bumps with his pecs.

Torian Drake: You see there's no obstacle we as brothers can't overcome. We may not be around too much, but everywhere we go our names and actions are felt.

Dylan takes another swig to empty his drink and tosses the bottle. It lands in a recycler on the opposite end of the room.

Dylan Drake: What's happening now is someone left a mess and we can clean it up. So just consider tonight a taste of what you can expect if you choose to use the Drake Defense Corporation.

Torian Drake: We definitely got this bro. With one mind...

Dylan Drake: With one heart.

Dylan smiles and flexes a bit before the brothers put their fists together. The camera zooms in on that before the scene fades out.
We open with Solomon Graham sitting in a studio of sorts. He sports a t-shirt that has the FWA logo on it and he has a microphone in hand. His wrists sport white hockey tape on them, and he’s wearing a pair of blue shorts. Then, after some anticipation, he begins to speak.

Solomon Graham: So, at long last, I’m booked again for a match on Trauma. This time, I also got some time to speak, and decided that I’d do it right here, from the sanctity and comfort of the FWA promo studio in Toronto. A place much better than the trash city of Chicago, and ANYTHING NFW has to offer me at this juncture.

Graham narrows his focus on the camera as he continues to speak

Solomon Graham: Now, I wanna call out my opponent for the next episode of Trauma, one Faye Brown. I have no qualms saying this. I despise Faye Brown with a passion. Why? Because she spits in the face of what Professional Wrestling should be! How so, you all say? Well, let me put it to you this way. She’s not a wrestler, she’s a Sports Entertainer.

He then reaches over and nabs a can of Pepsi, which appears to already be opened, and he takes a swig. He then places it back down where he got it from and resumes talking.

Solomon Graham: And lemme clarify. Faye is a very entertaining personality. I find myself captivated by everything she says and all the actions she takes because she’s good at what she does… but she’s not real, the way that I’m real. And if you want another example of how she spits in the face of the business, look at the two of us. I’ve been busting my ass in the wrestling business for 10 years as of September, and while I’ve seen my fair share of success, it took me YEARS of blood, sweat, tears, missing time with the family and getting spat on, heckled and almost KILLED on some occasions to EARN that success!!!

He takes another sip of his Pepsi, before looking at the camera again.

Solomon Graham: And yet, she hasn’t even been wrestling for A FULL YEAR and she gets a chance to earn a title?! WHAT A CROCK OF BULLSHIT!!! In five years, her ego’s gonna be so swollen that she’s gonna be out here, dropping bombs of the nuclear pipe variety, and you’ll have nobody but yourselves to blame, Trauma! Unless somebody steps up and does something about it… and I’m just the one for the task. Faye, I hate to do this… but I have to. I’m going to save this brand, and you… from yourself. Nothing further, your honour!

From there, he throws the microphone at the camera like the AVGN throwing one of his pens, knocking the camera off the tripod.

Solomon Graham v. Faye Brown

Faye and Solomon meet in the middle of the ring with a mutual nod of respect and a fist bump before they lock up. Brown tries to stand her ground, but Graham’s got the height, weight, and strength advantage in this matchup. One thing the Scrap-Iron Scarecrow isn’t lacking in is tenacity, and as the Paragon of Professional Wrestling imposes his strength, Faye drops to the mat, sliding under Solomon before leaping up to her feet, turning to meet him face to face as he spins into a series of wicked bell claps! Graham stumbles backwards at the sudden offensive maneuver, shaking his head due to the disorientation of the unorthodox offense. Brown turns, rebounding off the ropes and sprinting toward her opponent. She leaps, looking to spear her stumbling opponent, but Solomon catches her in a brutal DDT! He turns to scoop Faye up, but the wily woman rolls out under the bottom rope and to the floor, looking to catch her breath. Solomon sees her down on the floor, and for a moment it looks like he’s going to go after her, but he steps back, looking to gather his own wits. Trauma official Nigel Potter begins the count, but only reaches a four count before the Resident Rockhouse rolls back into the ring. The Paragon steps out of the corner he was leaning against, and the two begin to circle again.

Things are much more methodical from here, with neither opponent underestimating the other. Faye feints as if she’s going to step in, and Solomon falls for the juke, shooting forward with a forearm that just barely misses the Scrap-Iron Scarecrow due to Graham’s reach. She ducks under, stepping in to deliver a series of blows to the midsection of her much larger opponent. He covers up, throwing another forearm, but Brown dodges that shot too, leaping up to deliver a stiff forearm to the chin of her opponent. The Paragon of Professional wrestling stumbles backwards, caught off guard at the awkward angle of the strike, but Faye is right there, stepping up to drop her larger opponent with a snap enzuigiri. Brown looks to capitalize, but as she comes forward, Solomon’s hands shoot out, yanking Faye off her feet and into a vicious looking sleeper! Faye flails about wildly, but it looks like Solomon has the hold locked in tight as Nigel Potter is close, asking Faye if she’s ready to submit. The crowd knows, just as well as Potter and Graham, that quit isn’t a word the Scrap-Iron Scarecrow knows, and, after what seems like an eternity, she finally manages to shift her weight enough to get her toes on the bottom rope. Referee Potter is on his feet, yellow card out of his pocket as he starts blowing into his whistle, screaming at Graham to break the hold. Solomon is barely able to contain his laughter, breaking the hold almost immediately. Nigel waves them apart, and Graham holds his hands up, chuckling wearily as Faye pulls herself upright, shaking her own head at the antics of the official.

Both warriors have been through hell by this point, and it’s starting to show. Solomon, at one point, attempts to lock in the GRAHAMLOCK, but Faye manages to slip free. At another point, Faye looks ready to hit the RIOTMAKER, but Solomon gets loose just in time. It seems like no matter what one of them does, the other manages to come back just as hard. They’re both breathing like they’ve run a mile, and Solomon comes in, booting Faye in the gut. He’s got her set up for the SHATTERED NECK BRILLIANCE---no! Faye wriggles free, falling to the mat and scrambling to her feet. Solomon shoots in, but Brown is ready, ducking a hellacious lariat attempt. She hits the ropes, coming back off the rebound and catching the recovering Graham with BATTERY! Nigel Potter dives into position as Faye stacks Graham up!

One!

Two!!

Three!!!

Nigel blows his whistle, throwing a green card up at the time keeper's area as the bell rings. Solomon is already sitting up, shaking his head as he looks up at Faye. She looks down to him, and he rolls out of the ring to give Brown her moment in the spotlight. The woman nods to him, and he nods back before she celebrates her victory in the center of the ring.

Thea Crawford: Here is your winner...FAYE...BROWN!!!

Andrew Payne: Great performance by both competitors and a strong victory by Faye Brown!

Miranda Augustino: Way to go chica! Hold up, here comes boss lady!

Result: Pinfall

Isabella Santiago walks out following the ringing of the bell, papers in hand.

Isabella Santiago: All right, folks... hell of a show so far, right?

The crowd roars in approval, from top to bottom.

Isabella Santiago: Per Faye Brown's request, I'll be ensuring her and Emevlas Stastias have a match at Sudden Death. I wish this could be settled behind the scenes, but Faye wanted this to be in the ring. So here I come. To the ring. Let's get a table out here and a few chairs?

The ring crew work quickly around the Scrap-Iron Scarecrow, as she helps (as much as she can following a rough match) set up just as well. The table gets set up, and the three chairs are also sat across from one another on either long side. Faye sits in one, Logan sits in the other right next to his girlfriend, who has a microphone.

Faye Brown: Look, I ain't gonna waste y'all's time with a lengthy monologue... We're here to sign a contract and that's it. So come out, come out wherever you are, Liz. We're right here.

As Santiago enters the ring, the instrumental to "Panther Like A Panther" by Run The Jewels kicks in. Almost immediately, out walks Emevlas Stastias. No pomp, no circumstance, nothing except her with a microphone slowly walking down to the ring.

Emevlas Stastias: It's fine, I'll waste everyone's time with a lengthy monologue. I don't know what you're trying to prove by calling me out like this and wasting one of my Trauma appearances. After this one, I only have one left before Sudden Death, don'tcha know?

Faye Brown/Isabella Santiago: Yeah, I'm aware.

The Scrap-Iron Scarecrow and the General Manager look to one another, kind of in amazement that they both said the exact same thing.

Emevlas Stastias: Besides, I already know how this whole thing ends. The only reason I'm entertaining you by coming out is to make it official. I hope you realize that. I hope you realize that you have absolutely no control here. Neither you nor fuckin' Yakko there. The only one who has any control in this building over what happens to you and me? Is me. And I've already told you how that goes: me in two out of three.

Stastias finally enters the ring and sits in the chair opposite her ex-wife.

Emevlas Stastias: Do you realize how fucked you truly are? Because I honestly don't think you do.

Faye chuckles at Mevy's words.

Faye Brown: You used to avoid using that kind of language. You used to make fun of people who said things like that. 2018 Mevy would have diced you to pieces, like I'm gonna do come July 31st.

Faye sits her microphone down and grabs the pen, but is stopped by Mevy leaning into Brown's face.

Emevlas Stastias: The problem with that logic is when I say something like that? It fucking matters. I make fun of those who say it when it doesn't.

Faye pauses, but sits the pen down and leans back in her chair.

Emevlas Stastias: I make fun of people like John Blade... or Katie Montes, or James Cornett, or Nirvana, or Drew Stevenson saying it. I make fun of people like you when you say it when you're 5-nothing and 100 pounds and I'm basically a fucking amazon compared to you. Because from people like Blade, or Montes, or Stevenson? It doesn't matter because they'll lose. Because they're garbage. And the people who cheer them on like yappy little dogs are garbage. When I say it, people fucking take notice. They hide. Because baby, I'm a walking reckoning, and wh--

Faye Brown: Oh my god, shut the fuck up. You were saying this same exact shit three years ago in the bedroom. The difference now, though, is that no one cares about you or anyone you just named anymore. Because you're barely any better than any of the names you just rattled off, save for myself. And really, John Blade's biggest crime is not having a very good trash-talking game and not improving on it, so how dare you compare anyone else to him when you live in a glass house.

Faye picks up the pen yet again.

Faye Brown: And if putting you through a flaming table is what it takes to make you see any of that? Then that's what I'll have to do. You're gonna have to sign this, too, Logan. And we'll make sure Cassie gets it before the 31st.

And now, finally, she signs the contract. Faye passes the pen and paper to Logan, who jots his name down near Faye's before picking up a microphone.

Logan Bailey: And let me just say, for the record? You really did used to be a lot better at talking than this. I watched some old Rose City Wrestling back, and every time you've spoken since attacking my girlfriend in the first place? It's not been as good. In fact, I've cringed. I have cringed more often than I ever did watching Georgia Tech's football team this season.

Emevlas Stastias: This coming from the guy who kept using Twitter even though he was supposed to be kidnapped? And allegedly fucked one of his kidnappers?

Logan Bailey: I did no such thing, and how dare you insinuate that I did. I would never cheat on Faye in any way like you did. What's your number, huh? Because mine was 0. And it's not my fault they were careless with my phone until May. I had to let people know I was alive somehow.

Emevlas Stastias: That's cute and all, but that's not what Twitter thinks. And we already know you crack on there faster than a nut. You can't convince a majority that you're not garbage yourselves. So consider July 31st a run to the local dump, because honestly? I'll just be doing what people on Twitter want done with you two in the first place: I'll be throwing your asses in the garbage. Where you belong.

Stastias takes the pen and signs her portion of the contract.

Emevlas Stastias: Deal with it.

Isabella Santiago: Fantastic, now that's signed! It'll be Faye Brown and Emevlas Stastias at Sudden Death in Three Stages of Hell inside the Devil's Den! Thanks for keeping from erupti-- WHOA!

Mevy throws a fireball into Faye's face, which drops Brown to the floor as she holds her face, which has now been singed. Bailey rises from his chair and lunges at Stastias, actually landing a punch which sends Mevy out of the ring holding her cheek. Logan backs up, rubbing at his fist before checking on his girlfriend.

Logan Bailey: GET A MEDIC OUT HERE!

Santiago calls for the medical crew to tend to Faye's face before the view fades away.
We go to the back with Kensaku Rodell, but he’s not in the interview area instead he seems to be stalking around catering.

Kensaku Rodell: Konichiwa bitches, it’s your boy Rodeezy doing some guerilla style interviewing. We’re right outside catering waiting to see who we gonna talk to. The Soz came out a bit okay, but who wants to hear from a loser who smells and looks like moldy ass cheese?

Kensaku is just standing there waiting for about ten seconds before the door opens and Minoru Tanahashi steps out, flashy even without his ring gear, wearing shiny black sharkskin pants, some neon pink loafers, and Mayumi’s “FLY WITH MEEEE!” shirt.

Kensaku Rodell: Oh hell yea, it’s my second favorite Tanahashi Twin. Minoru, yo how about an interview.

Minoru looks at Kendaku, rolls his eyes, exhales a deep breath, and shakes his head.

Minoru Tanahashi: Seriously? I just came to grab a slice of pie for MayMay. She wasn’t able to get one before the meet and greet and she gets hangry when she doesn’t get her sweets.

Kensaku Rodell: Where is your fine ass sister?

Minoru raises his new black lion cane and looks ready to smack Kensaku with it, but the announcer quickly holds his hands up in defense

Kensaku Rodell: Whoa man, just a question. Wait, you can’t hit me. You’ll get fined.

Kensaku is very pleased with himself now and taunts Minoru a bit, thinking he is completely safe.

Minoru Tanahashi: It would be worth it to punch a kusottare like you.

Kensaku is a bit shocked and might have been rendered speechless. Minoru doesn’t wait to find out, just turns and walks away. Minoru heads back towards the locker room area, greets a few workers and officials. He’s in a pretty good mood, whistling and even twirling his cane around, then he stops, sets Mayumi’s slice of pie on a nearby crate, and starts looking around. There’s a slight sense of danger, though the only people close by are Ashely Campbell and Teresa Jacobson who appear to be discussing makeup, Thurgood Jackson cleaning his glasses, and some of the ring crew who look to be playing poker. He shrugs, starts to walk off, then turns around.

Minoru Tanahashi: Can’t forget MayMay’s pie. She would probably beat me up worse than anyone.

As Minoru grabs the slice of pie though, he’s hit from behind and driven into the wall as we see Lady Death from behind him. She grabs Minoru, but he begins to fight back with a few right hands that stagger Lady Death back. As Minoru is getting the upper hand though, from behind, Santa Muerta has the cane of Minoru in hand and takes him out at the knees with it. Lady Death stomps away at Minoru as Santa Muerta continues bashing the knee of Minoru with the cane. The two of them have a sadistic grin on their faces as Santa Muerta hands the cane over to Lady Death as she holds Minoru’s head up to look right at Lady Death.

Lady Death: You asked for this. You and your sister will be our sacrifice.

And with that, Lady Death swings the cane and cracks it over the skull of Minoru as the two of them laugh and stand over top of him.
Kassandra is in the back stretching as Danae walks up behind her tapping her on the back as she hands her her jacket. Kassandra puts it on as she notices the cameraman standing there watching them, as she laughs a bit. Danae stepped out in front but Kassandra pushed her back, then grabbed the cameraman by the shoulders of his shirt, smiling as she did.

Kassandra: You know spying is punishable by a few things, where we come from. But it’s ok, you see you were just catching us as we were getting ready to go out to the ring. The Brothers Drake, you don’t have to worry about our muscle coming with us, as I already have my muscle with me. See Legion, Mister J are off planning something, and hence leaving the Wolves to play. Play we shall, until that time.

Kassandra then let him go brushing off his shoulders, as she looked back at Danae, who stood there with a smirk on her face as Kassandra then pushed the cameraman out of her way then Danae followed behind her. Kassandra then turned back and looked into the camera as best she could. Danae places her hand on her shoulder then the two of them

Kassandra: After we're done with the Brothers Drake, we have a focus, and that is the Valkyries and those shiny titles that they hold. You know you two hide on Collision, hiding from those of us who deserve a match with you. So I offer you two a challenge, You both come and you face one of us in the ring, as in One-On-One. Then we can finally show that we are worthy, we can show that we are the ones who should be next...

Danae motions to her as Kassandra then turns around as Danae then looks at the camera.

Danae: Crush, destroy, bring them home…

Danae then turns as Kassandra walks away, Danae follows her through the backstage area. Kassandra laughs quite loudly as the two continue talking making their way to the arena.

Match #3/Tag Team Match

Wolves of Legion v. Brothers Drake

~ Ding Ding Ding ~

Torian locks up with Kassandra. She jumps up into an attempt at a victory roll but Torian blocks it and brings her back down into an Alabama Slam instead. Torian covers.

ONE!

TWO!

KASSANDRA KICKS OUT!

Torian tags in Dylan and the bigger man grabs Kassandra and presses her high above his head. He spins and brings her down into a running powerslam.

ONE!

TWO!

DANAE BREAKS IT UP!

Danae backs off and Dylan tags back in Torian. Torian climbs to the top and Dylan grabs him, throwing him into a Rocket Launcher. Kassandra rolls out of the way and Torian crashes to the mat. Kassandra pulls herself towards her corner and then throws herself over to tag in Danae. Danae runs in and clotheslines Torian back down before dropping for a cover on him.

ONE!

TWO!

TORIAN KICKS OUT!

Danae jumps up and teases hitting Dylan. As the big man sets to block her, she drops down and low blows him. Dylan doubles over and Danae hits a big boot to send him flying off the apron. Dylan crashes into the barricade and lands in a heap on the floor. Danae moves to intercept Torian as he gets up and tries to run at her with a back elbow smash. Torian staggers back from the impact and Danae hits a big lariat. Torian goes down and Danae tags in Kassandra. Danae drags Torian up and sets him up for the Titan’s End. Kassandra jumps off and drills him with it. Kassandra covers him.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

~ DING DING DING ~

Thea Crawford: Here are your winners, by pinfall! Kassandra...and...Danae...The Wolves...Of...Legion!!!

Miranda Augustino: And the wolves are HUNGRY, Andy!!!!

Andrew Payne: Certainly seemed so! I’d ask if they got their fill here but something makes me doubt that!

Miranda Augustino: They don’t want these boys, they want the champs!! They’ve officially called out The Last of the Valkyries. Invited them over onto our side!! Wonder what’s gonna happen?!

Andrew Payne: You know the Valks ain’t gonna turn down a fight, Mir! We both do!!!

Miranda Augustino: YAAAASSS!!!!

Result: Pinfall

We cut backstage to the locker room belonging to “Unbreakable” Stacy Jones as we see her putting on her custom black leather jacket before looking up to the camera.

Stacy Jones: Tonight I’m going up against Ana Evans. She’s a wrestler who I have a ton of respect for and I’m really looking forward to stepping into the ring with her.

Jones nods.

Stacy Jones: Ana? I know that this match is gonna be a high flying spectacle because we both specialize in the Lucha Libre style, and I know that it’s gonna take a lot to keep you down because you have a lot of heart… but so do I.

The Unbreakable One folds her arms across her stomach.

Stacy Jones: I also know that you struggle with submissions… something that I am quite proficient in… so naturally I’m going to be aiming to keep you grounded with said submissions. Because as the number one contender to the United States Championship, I NEED to keep racking up wins. I NEED to prove that I deserve to be in the position I’m in.

She nods again.

Stacy Jones: So Ana? Like I said, I’m looking forward to this match… I’m looking forward to the challenge you pose. But tonight, I prove that I want that win more than you. I’ll be seeing you soon.

Jones then disappears off camera as we cut elsewhere.

Match #4/Singles Match

Stacy Jones v. Ana Evans

The bell rings, and it’s one hundred miles per hour from the word go. Both women are highly athletic, agile, and fast, and they both know it. Stacy and Ana come out of their corners, meeting in the middle of the ring. Evans is on the offensive first, but Jones has experience on her side. She masterfully evades the cavalcade of strikes from the rookie, and when Ana overshoots, Stacy is there. She whips Ana into the ropes, catching her off the rebound with a picturesque dropkick that drops Evans to the mat. Jones basks in the cheers from the crowd, nodding her head as they chant her last name. Ana is on her feet, and Stacy squares up, looking to throw a stiff European uppercut, but Evans slaps it back. Jones looks surprised as the rookie answers with a Euro uppercut of her own, snapping the veteran’s head back and causing her to stumble. Ana is there immediately, leaping up for a hurricanrana, but Stacy lands on her feet, turning to deliver a hurricanrana of her own, but Evans rolls out and lands upright as well! The crowd cheers wildly as the two women circle, and the camera catches a smile on the faces of both competitors.

The match continues, and the speed suggests this episode of Trauma, or this match at the very least, may very well be sponsored by NASCAR with how fast these two are going at each other. Anytime Ana or Stacy starts to get the edge, the other hits a big move for a comeback. At one point in the match, Jones comes off the ropes at sonic speed, but Evans catches her by the arm, spinning her around in what appears to be a reversal but no! She yanks her back in for the RIPCORD ELBOW SMASH! You can practically hear the canaries circling the veteran’s head as she staggers, but doesn’t fall. Ana lives up to the rest of the match, however, immediately firing off an absolutely disgusting POISON ‘RANA, spiking Stacy headfirst into the mat! The rookie scrambles in for the cover, and hooks the leg. Referee Desiree slides in, immediately beginning to count!

One!

Two!!

Th---!!!

NO! Jones gets her shoulder up with a defiant scream, and Ana scrambles backward, eyes wide in disbelief. She shakes her head, getting to her feet before turning to look at the corner, then back at Stacy who’s still trying to shake off the cobwebs. Evans scrambles to the top rope, turning around once she’s reached the top, but she audibly gasps because Stacy is RIGHT THERE WITH A FULL SPEED, TOP ROPE SPANISH FLY! Both women crash to the mat with referee Desiree even stumbling from the impact! Jones doesn’t even bother with the cover as she yanks Ana to her feet before delivering a brutal series of kicks that ends with a buzzsaw kick that floors the youngster. Without taking a break to breathe, Stacy climbs to the top rope, pointing down to Ana as she gets to wobbly legs before the Unbreakable One takes flight, hitting a poster worthy RWYA! Desiree is right there as Stacy hooks the leg!

One!

Two!!

THREE!!!

Desiree calls for the bell, Ana kicking out just moments too late. Stacy rolls off her opponent, and both women are down gasping for breath. Ana is the first to a seated position, shaking her head as she leans back against the ropes. Jones gets to her feet, offering Ana a hand. Evans takes it and the Unbreakable One pulls her into a tight, quick hug before turning back to the hard cam and raising both their hands in the air. The crowd goes wild over the spectacle they’ve just witnessed as we cut to the commentary table.

Thea Crawford: Here is your winner...STACY...JONES!!

Andrew Payne: The Unbreakable remains unbroken!!

Miranda Augustino: Can the Unbreakable withstand the weight of the Universe, though?!

Andrew Payne: We’ll see, Mir!!

Result: Pinfall

As "I Will Not Break" by A Sound Of Thunder continues to play, the lights begin to flicker then suddenly the song slows down to a halt as the tron lights up.

A swing goes back and forth, seemingly on its own until there’s a glitch and we see that same little girl who’s been stalking the Collision Center is sitting on it, kicking her legs back and forth. She’s blindfolded as before, but this time she is wearing earmuffs as well as that same dirty nightgown. She kicks her legs back and forth as she sings.

“London bridge is falling down

Falling down

Falling down

London Bridge is falling down

My fair Stacy.”

Thne lets out a little giggle.

Child: I know those aren’t the words but they seemed to fit, don’t you think?

Her head turns towards the camera.

Child: Unbreakable doesn’t quite fit, does it? It seems you’ve been broken before so I’m not sure why you are called that. Didn’t you get a boo-boo not too long ago and you couldn’t fight? Don’t worry, Stacy. When she comes for you at Sudden Death, she will show you. She will show you indeed. Can you beat her? Will you take her trophy? I wonder…

Jones cocks an eyebrow as she stares at the little girl before she begins to shake her head and then says.

Stacy Jones: You don’t understand it’s meaning. I don’t know who you are or what you want with me, but this is between me and Anaquin!

The soft childish giggle echoes throughout the arena.

Child: I understand. I understand more than you think I do, London Bridge. Maybe you don’t understand. Maybe you don’t know as much as you think you know. You can’t stop her, you know. She is universal. She is destined. You are not.

The child laughs some more.

The Unbreakable One places her hands on her hips and shakes her head again, this time smirking slightly.

Stacy Jones: Enough of these childish games! I’ve been through and seen a lot worse! If you have a problem with me, Ana? Come and say it to my face!

Child: You’re not looking at the right place.

The child says as the screen goes black. As the lights come back on, Anaquin Adams is standing behind Stacy who slowly turns around and is hit with a Tectonic Shift backfist, dropping Stacy to the mat.

Andrew Payne: WHOA!!!!

Miranda Augustino: WHAT THE FUCK, YO?!

Andrew Payne: Down goes Stacy Jones, at the hands of the United States Champion!!!

Miranda Augustino: Maybe I ain’t been paying attention, but what was that for?!

Andrew Payne’s got no answer and the two commentators just stare up into the ring as Anaquin Adams removes the United States Championship from around her waist and raises it high as “Kingslayer” begins to play.
The scene is pitch black and all is quiet aside from some light breathing. After a few moments, an image flashes in a strobe effect while a loud screech plays.



The image flashes on the screen for a moment before fading into a closeup of Derrick Vayden, he has his hood pulled up and his eyes are closed.

Derrick Vayden: Imagine… You’re sleeping in your bed. Suddenly you’re awoken by some kind of disturbance. You open your eyes and instantly you’re blinded by the bright light and burning heat of a raging inferno that has engulfed your bedroom as well as your entire house. You get to your feet and try to find a way out… But you’re trapped on all sides by a wall of flames. What do you do?

Vayden smirks. He slowly opens his eyes, revealing that they are almost pure white, aside from his pupils.

Derrick Vayden: If you ask me, all you really can do is sit there and accept your fate. Because you need to realize you were the one who started that fire. You struck the match and dropped it before forgetting about it and leaving it to grow out of control. You brought all of this upon yourself… But you won’t do that, will you? Because you are incapable of taking responsibility for your own actions. You’d rather kick and scream and place the blame on everyone else. You cry out to anyone who will listen but your calls are drowned out by the destruction around you. You end up burnt beyond recognition because of your own ignorance…

Derrick shakes his head, his smile ever-present.

Derrick Vayden: As we draw ever closer to the Guardians of the Pyramid match, every participant needs to realize they are just in the middle of the fire. They are willingly sitting in the pit of fire they themselves willingly stepped into. We all are. And only one of us is stepping out unscathed with that championship. Only the one willing to face his demons will walk out. That one… being me.

Derrick’s smirk falls, leaving a dead-serious expression.

Derrick Vayden: Everybody burns…

The scene suddenly goes out again. An image flashes on screen for the briefest of moments before going black once again…

Mayumi Tanahashi: ORU? Where are you?

Our cameras find Mayumi Tanahashi wandering the hallways looking for her brother. She looks down a hall, scrunches up her nose, and sighs.

Mayumi Tanahashi: You were supposed to bring me pie like forty five minutes ago. You better not have taken it to your girlfriend instead. You’re the one who pulled me away for the meet and greet. Dang, it.

Mayumi stomps her foot, heads down another hall, then sees a piece of pie sitting on an equipment crate.

Mayumi Tanahashi: That’s weird. What kind of person would leave a perfectly good slice of pie just sitting here? Unless...

That’s when Mayumi hears a pained grunt and a few coughs. She forgets about the pie and looks down the hall where she can see someone lying on the floor. She quickly runs that way and finds her brother lying there beaten up, his cane broken beside him as he clutches at his knee.

Mayumi Tanahashi: ORU! Hold on, I’ll go and get help.

Mayumi goes to run off, but Minoru grabs her pant leg.

Minoru Tanahashi: Creepy Clown Chicks. I want… I wanna kick their asses.

Mayumi Tanahashi: We will, but let me go and get help.

Mayumi scurries off to get help as Minoru rolls to his back and looks at the camera. He points up and takes a few deep breaths.

Minoru Tanahashi: Next week, Tanahashi Twins… Creepy Clown Chicks. Please make it happen… Miss Santiago.

His hand drops and his head slumps to the side as Mayumi comes running back with a couple of the EMTs on hand and two of the security guys. Mayumi watches as they help her brother, first checking to see if there’s any serious neck or spine injuries before they sit him up and start checking for a potential concussion. Mayumi is seething now as she stomps her foot again, her usual smile fading into a scowl.

Mayumi Tanahashi: I don’t know when, but me and Oru are gonna kick their dang butts. Please, Miss Santiago, make it happen sooner than later. They’ve got my brother twice, almost got me and I… am… SICK OF IT!

Mayumi lashes out, swinging her arms in a rage and knocking over the piece of pie that had been meant for her.

Mayumi Tanahashi: AND I DIDN’T GET PIE BECAUSE OF THEM! ARRRRGGGGGHHHH!

Security helps Minoru up to his feet and he tries to take a step, but his knee has taken some significant damage. One of the EMTs taps Mayumi on the shoulder and she turns around.

EMT: Your brother’s knee is hurt for sure, we won’t know how severe it is until we do some tests and get some X-Rays. If you want to gather up y’alls stuff, we’re going to take him to the usual place.

Mayumi nods then goes to Minoru and gives him a quick hug before they take him off while she goes to get their stuff and tell the people who need to know what’s up, but she stops for a second, looks behind her and the lights flicker a bit. She takes a few steps forward and sees the painted faces of La Sirvientas de Yum Kimil. Her eyes go wide and she starts shaking her head no. She closes her eyes, shakes her head a few more times, and when she opens them back up, nobody is there and the lights are perfectly fine. She quickly scurries off, not wanting to wait and see if they make another appearance.

FM Young, Azurine Vebbins, Kasey Kash v. Nathan Dixon, Derrick Vayden, Cherry Addams

While both teams were talking things over, deciding on who was going to start first for each side, Cherry Addams moved to make the decision herself and just went running right at Kasey Kash, firing away with shots. Azurine Vebbins instinctively moved on Cherry to help her team mate out. This drew Derrick Vayden to move on Azurine which prompted FM Young to respond. Subsequently, Nathan Dixon pull FM around and now both teams were caught up in one big 3 on 3 brawl that Yumi Akiyama immediately tried to get control of. There wasn’t much she was able to do but once individuals started spilling out of the ring, the last two in the ring were Addams and Vebbins. At this point, Senior Official Akiyama just called for the starting bell and the match was on! Addams held opening control of the match but Vebbins held her own, even when Addams caught her out of a top rope crossbody and delivered a devastating Powerslam, immediately hooking the leg for a cover!

ONE!

TWO!

NO!

Vebbins kicked out and Addams moved to pick her up but movement caught her eye and she looked up while Vebbins was rolling out of the ring. That movement, it turned out, was Kasey Kash coming back into the ring for a springboard Blockbuster onto Addams before floating over for another cover!

ONE!

TW--NO!!

Cherry Addams tossed Kasey Kash right off of her but he was right back up on her feet and when Cherry turned around, up on one knee, he ran in and caught her in the head with Going The Distance! As he started to go for the cover, however, Nathan Dixon made it back into the ring and caught Kash off guard with Uncharismatic! He stepped back and started sizing Kash up for Blood In The Darkness but as he started charging in, FM Young was back and intercepted with a stunning Man-Machine Interface, knocking Dixon inside out and down to the mat! Kash pulled Addams out of the ring to leave only Young and Dixon so Young could pick him up and deliver Heart Of The Phoenix!!! She threw herself over Dixon for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THR--NO!!

Derrick Vayden pulled FM Young off by her feet and as she started getting up onto her knees, he hit the ropes and came in with Journey To Nowhere right in the back of her head!! FM Young flopped onto the mat and Vayden took a moment to roll Dixon out of the ring before going for the cover.

ONE!

TWO!

THRE--SAVED BY KASEY KASH-

-as the Resident Asshole came soaring into the ring with the Red Light right onto Vayden’s back!! Kash went for Vayden, trying to pull him into a cover but Vayden had enough in him to roll out of the ring and before Kash could pursue him, Cherry Addams was back in the ring, pulling him up to his feet and catching him with a Muay Thai Clinch, firing away with knees to the midsection. Kash did his best to block her knees as best as he could before she whipped him into the ropes and ran in to catch him with a Flatliner but Kash managed to backflip over Addams’ arm as it went out and landed safely on his feet. Cherry caught Kasey with a back elbow to the side of the jaw, but as he dropped to the mat, Azurine Vebbins made it back into the ring and went right after Cherry Addams to keep her from covering Kasey while he rolled out of the ring to safety. Vebbins went for a discus lariat but Addams ducked and rocked her with a spinning back fist before scooping her across her shoulders for the Circuit Breaker!!! Before she could follow through, however, Azurine managed to wiggle enough that she dropped back, pulling Addams into a Crucifix Hold Cover!!! Yumi Akiyama dropped down to the mat!!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

~DING DING DING~

Cherry Addams kicked out just after the referee’s hand hit the mat but it was close enough for the official to make the call and “Radio Gaga” by Queen came on over the PA system!

Thea Crawford: Here are your winners, by pinfall! The team of...FM Young...Kasey Kash...and Azurine Vebbins!!!!

Miranda Augustino: Well shush my tush!!! Way to go, Azzy Vebbins!!!

Andrew Payne: Picked up a big win for her team and gained some good momentum!!!

Winners: FM Young, Kasey Kash, Azurine Vebbins
Result: Pinfall
The scene comes up backstage in the House Crowley locker room where Tia Santos and the Perseverance champion Cali-Kate are talking with each other. Tia makes a motion to the approaching camera which Kate turns to face.

Cali-Kate: If you were looking for Anton, I'm afraid he's already left for the ring for tonight. However, since you're here let's make it worth your while. You see, Sudden Death is coming up very quickly. And look at the position I am sitting in. Last year, I went into the event with nothing but a briefcase and a pretty smile. I left with the Undisputed title over my shoulder and a new understanding of why Anton operates as he does. This year, it's all paid off. Look at me, I'll be going into the event this year with the Perseverance title over my shoulder and only another gaggle of challengers who seek to claim what's not theirs, as usual.

Kate smiles at Tia who giggles a bit and Kate hefts the title.

Cali-Kate: You see, this title means more to me than almost everything short of my own children. This is probably the best view of my title they will ever get. Because none of them, not the fool's errand runner Lana, not the rebel Jenn, not the would be tough guy Steele and not even a former Undisputed champ in Griffin. Maybe in another time or if I were not in my prime as it is they could have a chance. But they are getting only this warning: you can show up at Sudden Death, but you will not leave with my title or any titles. That's a promise. Watch me.

Kate sneers at the camera as she holds the Perseverance title close to her face before the scene fades out.

The crowd erupts into a chorus of boos and hatred as “Head like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails kicks up and fills the arena. A red spotlight hits the top of the ramp to find The Undisputed Champion Anton Crowley standing there. He is wearing his ring and entrance gear, the Undisputed title slung over his left shoulder. Absent are Faust and Tia, the two are usually with Anton but have been absent since Adrianna’s attack on them. He saunters slowly down to the ring as the crowd tries to drown out his entrance music.

He climbs the ring steps and then steps through the ropes. He turns a full circle in the ring before standing in the center. The lights raise slowly back to normal as his music fades. He smirks arrogantly out at the crowd and camera. He pulls a mic out of his entrance coat pocket.

Anton Crowley: It is obvious that you all are ungrateful, petulant, whiny children. I stood up to take the crown to make Trauma a better place. I wanted EVERYONE to succeed. But you all fought. You all kicked and screamed and cried! You said I was unfair. You said I brainwashed people.

Anton scoffs and shakes his head.

Anton Crowley: All I have ever done is try and help you all. Risa accepted my offer. She was tired of failing, falling short. Now she has purpose! She has become so much better than she was. And you all want to hate me for that. Want to say I brainwashed her. I made her do things. Everything she has done has been her own choice. I treated her like an adult. I showed her that her dreams and desires were attainable. I didn’t tell her to try and lower the bar of her dreams. I didn’t coddle and treat her like a child. Do not push your failings and shortcomings onto me. I will be the evil tyrant King you all so wish me to be. But I can do it on my own.

Anton starts to pace back and forth. Like a caged animal.

Anton Crowley: Since all of you want to think that you know better. That everything I’ve done to this point has been tyrannical and evil. I will SHOW you what that world is like. I will SHOW you what the vengeful and evil King can really do. You think what I have done since Sudden Death last year has been horrible. That your lives are all so worse off. Well...

Anton stops pacing and grins wickedly into the camera.

Anton Crowley: I asked Isabella, as champion and King of Trauma, that I want to show you all what the true, Tyrant Demon King would be. What my rule as an evil monarch actually is! Then, At Sudden Death, when the six usurpers and want to be revolutionaries come for the King, in the Guardians of the Pyramid match that I had one more request. Last year, the show before the event we had an elimination match to show who would enter the match in what order. I told Isabella that I will not participate in that match. I told her I wanted a specific entrant spot in the match. She granted me that.

The crowd cuts Anton off with a chorus of hatred and boos. Anton just smirks and chuckles.

Anton Crowley: There you are. Pushing your failings and wickedness on me. I did not request the last spot, to come in and wipe up the remains of the last person and retain my title. No.

That wicked, sinister, EVIL, grin creeps back onto his face.

Anton Crowley: I shall enter into the Guardians of the Pyramid match at number one. I get no stipulation in this match. So challengers, rebels, usurpers, come face your King. Bring whatever you think will be your advantage. Set the landscape of the battle to your choosing. Face your King and be destroyed. Face your King with every advantage you can imagine and watch as I shove you back down. Watch as your hopes and dreams shatter on the King. Watch as you are destroyed for your arrogance! For thinking you can challenge your KING!

Anton is panting at this point. His shoulders heaving up and down.

Anton Crowley: That is what you all have to look forward to. The offer of Bending the knee is over. None in the Main Event of Sudden Death will have that option. I have been to lieniet. I have been too kind. You want the Tyrant Demon King? You have him. Bring that over blown, musclebound barbie out here to be my first example. Get your ass out her River Chance! Come cower in the shadow of the Tyrant Demon King!

Anton throws the mic down and roughly hands the Undisputed Title to the ref that just entered the ring. He rips his coat off and tosses it to ring side.

Main Event/Non-Title Singles Match

River Chance v. Anton Crowley

River came out of her corner, looking for a handshake to start things off but Anton merely smiled at first. Eventually, he did reach out to accept the handshake but immediately pulled River in, seizing her arm and took her down to the mat, going for In Ostium Inferos but River’s technical upbringing allowed her to slip her arm free before Anton could fully lock the hold in. River slipped free and scrambled back to put a distance between her and the Undisputed Champion as Crowley came up onto a knee, watching her with a sinister smile. River rolled her shoulder as she and Anton stood up and circled around the mat. The two locked up, collar & elbow and joched for position. Anton powered her back into the corner, causing Referee Yumi Akiyama to force the break. Crowley obliged, holding his hands up but went right in and laid into Chance with a knife edge chop. Fans booed as Anton continued chopping away, beginning to throw more, varying shots into River’s midsection and across the jaw. Perhaps he was going for Lingchi? Next he went for an Irish Whip but River reversed it and sent the champion into the opposite corner, barely giving him time to think before she was on him with a diving corner splash. She pulled Crowley out and faked an Irish Whip but held onto his wrist and yanked him back in for a short arm lariat that took him down to the mat for a cover.

ONE!

TWO--NO!

Anton kicked out but River stayed on him at that point and began using her freakish power to maintain control of the Demon King for as long as she could. Anton fired away with stiff strikes and attempted to take River down to the mat a few times but the second generation wrestler acted on her wits and worked to counter each attempt as best as she could which found Anton on the receiving end of her own power offense. Eventually, Anton managed to slip behind River and snatched her up off of her feet, going for The Fall but River rolled back, landed on her feet and tossed Anton back with a big Snap German Suplex, causing him to roll out of the ring. As he grabbed the announce table to get his bearings, River quickly went out of the ring to retrieve the Undisputed Champion. A brief look in the direction of Faust and Tia Santos showed that the followers of the Demon King weren’t budging to make any moves on their Lord’s opponent. River rolled Anton back in, under the top rope and he started to get to his feet while she began climbing the apron. By the time she was setting her feet, however, Anton barreled himself right into her and knocked River off of the apron, right into the announce table itself. Now it was Anton rolling out onto the floor to go after his opponent but he was in no rush to get her back inside. Instead, he seemed more content on dealing damage outside the ring. Primarily, he focused on whipping one of her arms into the ringpost, obviously trying to soften it up for later. Once Anton had complete advantage over River, he got her back into the ring, refusing to take a countout victory. He wanted to finish this indefinitely. The Demon King rolled back in and went after the arm of River he had started working on, going for In Ostium Infero again but, once more, River was able to prevent it, this time by getting a leg on the ropes and prompting Yumi Akiyama to force the break.

Anton got back to his feet, frustrated at Chance’s resiliency, and backed up away from his opponent, taking a position into the far corner. Fans began trying to scream warnings to River as she began pulling herself up on the ropes with her undamaged arm. They could see that Anton was setting up for Ad Stellam Matutinam. River made it up to her feet, pushing away from the ropes where she stumbled back and began turning around before falling a knee; the perfect setup that Anton needed as he came charging in for the killing blow but River snatched him up off of his feet to deliver THE POMMEL STRIKE!!!! Driven into the mat, Anton laid there motionless as River sat back and grabbed her arm, but only for a moment before she folded his legs up and stacked him for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THR--HAND ON THE ROPES!

Anton grabbed the bottom rope for dear life as River fell back to the mat on her butt, nursing her arm some more. She got to her feet and grabbed Anton by his legs, dragging him to the center of the mat. As she reached down to pick him up by his head, however, Anton seized her by the arm he’d spent several minutes working on earlier and kicked her feet back out from underneath her. River landed hard beside him as Anton locked in In Ostium Infero completely!! River fought and struggled to find a way out but this time it seemed all but hopeless as Anton continued adding torque to her arm until she tapped on the mat in pain. Yumi Akiyama called for the bell, signaling the match’s end!

Thea Crawford: Here is your winner, by submission! The NFW Undisputed Champion, Anton Crowley!!!

Miranda Augustino: Yaaaaaay Papi!!!

Andrew Payne: Alright, good win for Anton but he needs to let go now. He needs to let go!

Miranda Augustino: Hey nobody can make Papi do anything he doesn’t wanna---

Andrew Payne: You wanna call yourself unbiased, Mir?! Tell your goddamn “Papi” to let go of River Chance’s arm!!!!

Before anyone could do anything however, the fans erupted into hopeful cheers as Adrianna Salvatore came sprinting down to the ring. Only then did Tia Santos suddenly move, attempting to intercept her but Adrianna threw her full weight into a shoulder block, essentially wall checking Santos into the guard rail on her way to the ring. Salvatore slid into the ring just as Crowley was sliding out with a wicked smile on his face. River Chance tended to her arm with the aid of the referee while Adrianna turned in the center of the ring, keeping a watchful eye on Anton. Faust brought the championship from the table over to Anton as Tia Santos recovered and the two rejoined the Demon King on the walkway, headed up to the stage.

Andrew Payne: This business between Adrianna Salvatore and House Crowley is far from over, I think!

Miranda Augustino: Why doesn’t she see that she’s biting off more than she can chew?!

The credits rolled between Adrianna Salvatore leaning on the ropes and sneering up at the stage at the Lord of House Crowley; the man who stood there, Undisputed Title resting on his shoulder, grinning….

Result: Submission