NFW Collision #112! 11/09/2021!

Xander Fillmore vs. Atlas

Both men walk up to each other in ready MMA stances, both men with their hands up as if they’re ready to just start throwing. They circle for a few seconds before locking up in a traditional collar and elbow tie-up. Xander tries to jump into a guillotine but Atlas simply stands up. Xander dangles slightly and tries to turn it into a ddt but Atlas blocks it, turns and pops his hips to launch Xander over the top into what amounts to an overhead belly to belly suplex. Xander lands hard and Atlas turns to face him, looking like a giant beat stalking prey. Xander gets up to all fours and as Atlas starts to move in, catches the bigger man for a rolling cradle.

Atlas kicks out.

As Atlas goes to move away, Xandr starts to take a heel hook. Atlas grabs for the tropes and the referee calls for the break. Xander moves it and Atlas grabs him, throwing him bodily in one clean motion into the nearest corner. Xander bounces off the turnbuckles and Atlas rushes in, looking for a big clothesline. Xander sees him coming and drops out of the way, rolling him into a side cradle.

Atlas kicks out.

Xander tries to take a side leg lock but Atlas grabs him, turns and then stands up, bringing Xander up with him. Atlas brings Xander down into a monstrous powerbomb. Atlas holds for the cover.

Xander kicks out.

Crowd: “HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!!”

Xander hooks Atlas for the guillotine again. When Atlas looks to pick him up as he did before, Xander rolls down into an anklelock. Atlas grabs at the ropes and Xander gives the break as requested. Both men get to their feet and Atlas tries for a big forearm shot. Xander ducks and goes up for a crucfix pin. Atlas reverses into a Samoan drop, but Xander has rolled enough that he gets the crucifix pin position on impact.

Atlas kicks out.

The two stand up and Atlas cracks Xander with a big lariat. Xander goes down like he’s been shot and Atlas covers.

Xander kicks out.

The stunned crowd breaks into another chant.

Crowd: “HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!!”

Xander goes for a D’Arce Choke but Atlas gets out of it. Xander tries for an arm-in triangle. Atlas picks him up and drives him down with a ting-shaking powerbomb. Atlas picks him up for a second powerbomb, then picks him up and releases for the third powerbomb of the Worldbreaker. Atlas covers.


Yuusuke Takeda: Kore ga anata no shōshadesu, pinfōru de, Tai Tan... Atorasu!!!

Nick Hanson: Wow!! What an incredible display by Atlas, new here to NFW!!! Did you see-- Will you sit down?!

Jim Reynolds is standing up, applauding obnoxiously.

Jim Reynolds: The man deserves a standing ovation, Nicky! Impressive! Absolutely fucking impressive!

After his loss to one of the newest in Atlas, Xander storms through the gorilla position without acknowledging a soul. When he arrives at the TRIOCS locker room he’s met with both of his trio teammates.

Xander: Well that was unexpected to say the least!!

Ryleigh: What’s that, losing to a guy nearly a foot taller and almost double your weight? That guy is a monster and it’s a throw away loss you shouldn’t think too heavily on, bud.

Xander: You're right Ry, and it’s not like he dominated me in the slightest. I’m just a bit worried the universe will start seeing me as the guy with all the potential that can’t get it done in the ring. Much like Ray is viewed from the rotten girl in The Commonwealth!

He sits down next to his beautiful wife with a bit of an exasperated look on his face.

Rayola: Let's not even start. I've got way too much on my mind than to deal with that little bitch who thinks she can just stand alone in the ring and make it seem like she's willing to go alone. She doesn't understand that in that ring, it's just you and your opponent.

She shakes her head.

Rayola: Look, this guy was apparently that good, but we all know who's better in the end. One lucky shot doesn't end a war. And that's what we seem to be in right now. It's a war for showing that ability and sportsmanship counts for more than who you're associated with.

Xander looks at Ray then at Ryleigh before speaking.

Xander: You're right as always, babe… And the war that truly is coming isn’t even within this company. Just wait to see what my idea is for those who disrespected NFW so greatly. You two wanna go and get out of here already?

Ray agrees that there’s really nothing left for them here this evening and gathers her things as Xander heads to the showers.

Ryleigh: I’m gonna stick around and support Case for the rest of the evening. You two have a great night and I’ll see you back at the suite!

The camera pans away as Rayola can be seen finishing up her leave.

Malaya Diyosa vs. Danielle Page

Malaya and Danielle go to lock-up but, not wanting to have to come into that much contact with her opponent, Danielle ducks under and gives Malaya a dropkick from behind. Malaya stumbles to the rope where the referee quickly admonishes Tiffany Lynn for even standing in the vicinity. Tiffany Lynn yells back, Danielle doubling down and screaming about the unfair, biased treatment Tiffany Lynn is obviously receiving. The two Page Sisters continue to berate the referee for what seems like years until Malaya jumps up and rolls Danielle up into a schoolgirl.

Danielle kicks out.

Tiffany Lynn starts berating the referee even more for having nearly cost her sister the match. Danielle pushes Malaya away and starts in on the haless official as well. Malaya starts to go for schoolgirl again. Danielle goes to stop it and finds Malaya was only feigning it as she goes into a rolling roundhouse. Danielle goes down and Malaya holds for the cover.

Danielle kicks out.

Tiffany Lynn slaps the apron and points accusingly even as Danielle waves the referee off dismissively and goes to try and mount Malaya. Malaya hooks Danielle and rolls into what amounts to a modified victory roll.

Danielle kicks out.

Danielle grabs Malaya and hits a ddt. Danielle covers.

Malaya kicks out.

Danielle tries to go for the Beauty Rest but Malaya gets out of it. AS they get to their feet, Danielle egst in a superkick and then drops an elbow before hooking a leg for the cover.

Malaya kicks out.

Danielle screams at the referee for counting slow, Tiffany Lynn joining the chorus from the floor while the crowd yells for both of them to shut up. Tiffany Lynn spn and yells at the crowd to shut up and leave them alone. The crowd gets in on her even more and she walks up to the ring, screaming at the referee to make everybody stop. The official simply shrugs as Danielle goes to scream at him some more. TIffany Lynn climbs up onto the apron and starts yelling at malaya. Malaya frowns in confusion dn then walks up to her as Tiffany Lynn starts pointing accusingly at the Asian woman. Malaya shrugs, saying she doesn’t know what Tiffany Lynn is talking about. Tiffany Lynn screams even more harshly that yes Malaya does know. As M<alaya starts to move in closer, Danielle breaks away from the referee and goes for an O’Connor roll on Malaya. Tiffany Lynn drops out of the way. Malaya executes a standing switch and gets Danielle in the O'Connor roll instead.


Danielle sits up in shock and starts screaming at the referee again as does Tiffany Lynn from the floor even as Malaya’s hand is raised in victory.

The lights in The Budokan dim a bit then a bright gold flashlight shines down on the ramp, red and green lights begin to flash as “All I Want For Christmas Is You” the Mariah Carey version of course. The screen lights up with diamond snowflakes falling as THE Beautification Movement glistens behind the snowflakes in the classic Hallmark letter style, Christmas Red and gold as a platform begins to rise with Juliana Mendoza and Cayla Phoenix posing back to back in very sexy Mrs. Claus skirts. Rainbow pyro shoots up on either side of them and they take each other's hand and slowly walk down the ramp, teasingly blowing kisses to the fans. As they reach the bottom of the ramp, they turn and lean in like they’re going to kiss, but then each turns and kisses the other’s cheek. As a spotlight shines down in the ring, Grace Moretti is in a gorgeous golden Mrs. Claus outfit. On the outside Juliana grabs the bottom rope and leaps up, doing the splits to land perfectly as Cayla blocks the camera's view by jumping up to sit on the ring apron, posing as Juliana slides into the ring. Juliana pops up behind her partner and leans over the top rope as they again tease a kiss only to laugh and flip off the camera before Cayla hops in and they join Grace in the middle of the ring as the music slowly, very slowly dies out and the lights return to normal, the crowd lights dimming almost completely so everything is focused on THE Beautification Movement. All three have mics and smiles as they wave to the crowd.

Juliana Mendoza: Koni’chiwa Tokyo. What did you think of our special Holiday entrance? It would be even better with our hunky Santa, but he’s getting ready to fight that stupid UGLY BITCH, Jansen Myrrh, so we’re going to let him prepare and we will enjoy watching him attempt to beat the ugly off of her, though I’m sure that’s impossible. We have important business next week, so no matter what, we are putting that hideous she bitch in the rearview after tonight. THE Beautification Movement is at its best when we are working together, and next week. Oh, it has been far too long since it was just you and me breastie.

Juliana takes Cayla’s hand and gives her a big hug. Juliana keeps Cayla close as they tease the fans a bit.

Cayla Phoenix: Indeed it has, and as we are the premier team in this company, it's time for Juliana and I to earn a much overdue match for the tag team championships. But, Juli? We have a tournament of people far less deserving in our way, yet again.

Cayla said, wearing a look of fake and overexaggerated shock on her face. Juliana mimed throwing up and shook her head.

Juliana Mendoza: I know, I mean Queen’s Guard? Haven’t we beaten them before? Gallus Mag belongs in a prison yard, and then KISS? Ugh, I would rather listen to that shitty band of painted-up old guys. Triocs… honestly I’m not sure who all they’re feuding with, but I know that their attention is split. The Salacious Intent… I sort of look at them as TBM is we were like super freaky and nerdy. You girls are fun, but you just don’t have the same class as THE Beautification Movement

Cayla Phoenix: Personally, I'm going to look forward to that washed-up MMA loser getting choked out by an actual wrestler, and not that trailer trash "sport"... but, that's just me.

Cayla said with a malicious bit of a smile on her face, as she stated that, not a fan of TRIOCS in general.

Juliana Mendoza: Honestly, it doesn’t matter which team we face first, there is only one team in this tournament that’s winning and that is THE Beautification Movement. Miss Moretti, put the cherry on top of this beautiful sundae and explain just why THE Beautification Movement is THE best group in ALL of wrestling.

Grace Moretti: It's high time we have what's coming to us, and Juliana and Cayla are here to take things by force. It doesn't matter who we face in this tournament, because only the beautiful may win.

She said, with venom to her words, as Grace was determined to have her girls move on. The three ladies stood in the spotlight posing for a bit as Juliana smirked.

Juliana Mendoza: NFW, you are looking at your next tag team champions, you’re welcome.

All three ladies blow a kiss towards the crowd and all three turn it into the middle finger as that horrible horrible song begins to play once again, THE Beautification Movement taking their sweet time as they leave, forcing everyone to listen to “All I Want For Christmas Is You” all over again.

Jansen Myrrh vs. TAURUS

TAURUS looks for the Nailgun right off the bat, but Jansen ducks under it and fires off a big chop when the big man turns around. Jansen hits a big right hand, then another chop, back to the right hand and Jansen is just teeing off on the big bull, right up until he blocks a right hand and fires off a vicious forearm and steps in, he wraps one arm under her left, bring his other around and then tosses her with a dangerous overhead belly to belly suplex. Jansen is up to her feet relatively quick, but TAURUS is waiting and charges in with a clothesline. The big bull sort of hooks Jansen with the clothesline and uses that to shove her towards the ropes and send her to the floor. TAURUS slides out on the other side and tosses in a kendo stick and a couple of chairs before he pulls out a table. Jansen is getting back to her feet so TAURUS slides back into the ring and grabs a chair. As soon as Jansen comes in, the big man drives the edge of the chair right into her midsection. TAURUS drops the chair and hauls up Jansen Myrrh, slamming her down hard with a bit of Raw Power onto that chair. TAURUS has to kick the chair out to make sure Jansen’s shoulders are both down.


Jansen rolls to the outside to get a bit of separation from her much larger opponent. TAURUS takes a bit of time to flex and taunt, drawing some cheers, some boos, and a lot of camera flashes. When the big man finally makes his move towards Jansen, he’s caught with a kendo stick shot to the cranium, then one to the midsection, and then a big baseball-style swing right to the head that knocks him down. Jansen covers, but Boxcar says the pin has to happen in the ring. Jansen flips him off as she brings TAURUS up and rest him against the ropes as she smashes the kendo stick into his midsection one more time. Jansen then connects with a big headbutt before she goes back to the strikes with a chop followed by a right hand. Chops and punches are her bread and butter and TAURUS is getting rocked. The big man blocks a right hand and shoves Jansen away before he rolls back into the ring. Jansen takes her chance to grab the table TAURUS had brought out and she slides it in, only for the big man to snatch it away and set it up. Unfortunately for him, Jansen used that time to get ready and she delivers a massive Lariat From Hell. TAURUS is staggered and wobbly so Jansen hits the ropes and comes in with a second that sends him stumbling towards the table. Jansen runs to the other side, charges in hits a third lariat, and spins through, using the momentum to hit the high angle back suplex, putting Taurus through the table. Jansen has to push some broken table chunks away before she can cover


TAURUS is just able to get his shoulder up and Jansen is fuming. Jansen grabs a chair and wedges it between the top and middle rope in one of the corners, then she does the same in the corner straight across from her. This gives TAURUS time to recover however and when she turns around, he delivers the Nailgun. That huge kick looks like it might have knocked Jansen Myrrh out, but it definitely sent her back out of the ring and kept TAURUS from attempting a cover. Jansen is slowly getting to her feet as TAURUS slides out the other side of the ring, starts his run, and comes right at Jansen with the Big Bull Charge, sending both of them crashing through the first row of barricades. The one they hit clangs down to the floor as several more are brought down, one flipping up and landing on top of them as the crowd is in disbelief at the insane move


The ringside crew is quick to get the barricades off of TAURUS and Jansen, allowing them to make their way out of the wreckage, both taking some serious damage. The one barricade is bent in half, almost breaking from the impact. TAURUS clutches his back in pain as he gets up to his feet. The big man grabs Jansen Myrrh by the hair and brings her back towards the ring, but she elbows him in the midsection, then rakes his eyes and bites him right on the nose before firing off a vicious headbutt. Both TAURUS and Jansen are shaken off of that one and the big man looks to the ring for separation. Jansen rolls in after him and puts a thumb right into the eye of THE Big Bull before she stomps on his foot, knees him in the face, then hits a forearm as he stands back up. A discus forearm follows to rock TAURUS so Jansen can get a kendo stick and deliver a debilitating shot to the midsection. Jansen follows up with a white Russian legsweep and TAURUS moves to the corner. Jansen doesn’t seem pissed at not being able to cover though, Instead, she smirks as she sees TAURUS resting in one of the corners she had set a chair in. Jansen charges and drives her boot through the big man’s skull with a running face wash, the back of his head smacking that chair. Jansen pulls TAURUS out of the corner and covers


Jansen looks at Boxcar and calls him a fat stupid taint licker before she pulls TAURUS up and gets a thumb to the eye followed by a quick scoop slam. TAURUS is definitely feeling the effects of this match as he clutches his back and neck in pain before he brings Jansen up by the hair one more time and delivers a big stalling spinning scoop slam. TAURUS takes a few breaths, and again uses the hair of Jansen to bring her up. TAURUS slings Jansen across the ring, she bounces off the ropes, comes back, and is lifted for El Toro De La Muerte, but she pushes down on his head, jumps back, lands on her feet, brings her leg up between the legs of TAURUS and she puts it through the uprights. TAURUS looks ready to fall over, but Jansen doesn’t let him. Instead, she manages to hoist him up and connects with the Myrrh-driver. Jansen makes the cover



Yuusuke Takeda: Pinfōru no kekka to shite no anata no shōsha... JANSEN MYRRH!

Jim Reynolds: Oh come on. You don’t kick a guy in the dick. Normally I applaud Jansen Myyrh’s rulebreaking, but she could have broken her foot kicking such a large area.

Nick Hanson: Did you just? No no, I don’t want to know. You can call it cheap, but this was a no disqualification match and Jansen used that to her advantage after countering that dangerous sky-high lift powerbomb the big man employs.

Jim Reynolds: That was impressive, I will give her that. She’s a brawler, but she’s definitely not all brawl and no brain.

Jansen doesn’t celebrate much, but she does stand over TAURUS as she has Boxcar raise her hand in victory. The fans give a bit of a mixed reaction, some appreciating the toughness and hard-hitting style of Myrrh while others don’t appreciate the cheap tactics, and most of the female fans just like TAURUS more. Jansen flips off all of them before she makes her exit as TAURUS pulls himself up in one of the corners, staring daggers at Jansen as she leaves.

Result: Pinfall

After the match against Danielle Page, we see Malaya Diyosa celebrating with Cassie Mason briefly, as we see the two of them passing by the camera crew as Malaya spoke briefly to them.

Malaya Diyosa: "Yeahhh, not so tough when you're on your own, are you?"

Malaya said, as she glistened with a light sweat, feeling proud of herself after her victory.

Malaya Diyosa: "I hope Bianca and Vanessa paid attention to that fight, because I'm going to take them all down, one by one... see you soon, Bianca."

Malaya said, blowing her a kiss, as she and Cassie made their way to the locker room backstage.
Upon the hit of a variation upon HEALTH'S "VICTIM", dubbed "VICTIM II", the lights flash pure white before fading back down to black. An icy wind accompanies the song as it drones more than the original. The lights pulse in time with the song's drums from white to black before it begins to truly kick in: four bass beats to a measure.

"Know we're never gonna feel the same as it was today.
Know we're never gonna feel again but I still wake up and lie to myself.
Love, your love. It's not enough."

The drum pattern finally stops as the wind blows harshly one last time. The lights pause at as pure of a white as possible.

"Love, your love, it's not enough."

All before "TEARS" kicks in. The lights change back to normal as they reveal Katelin Descarrilado in her stage pose. The cowl of her black ring jacket covers the top half of her face, the mask that reads "Just Tap Out" on the left cheek covers the bottom half.

"Love, saved us once
We're far from where we crawled
Love, saved us once
Beware what you want"

As "TEARS" begins it's chorus, Mrs. Descarrilado begins her saunter to the ring, with a microphone in hand. "TEARS" softens, though never truly stops as The Devil In The Details lowers her mask to speak.

Katelin Descarrilado: Jessica Matthews, I want you to listen to me. I hope you heard "VICTIM" as it played, because there's a line at the end that you should heed. Your love is not enough. Not enough to prevent what's to come, and not enough to survive afterwards. Reality is too cold for love alone to bear anyway.

The far-more-partisan Japanese crowd gives Katelin a mixed reaction, though the boos definitely outweigh the cheers.

Katelin Descarrilado: Now, this is not to imply that I didn't notice your theme. Au contraire. There was a line in it that piqued my interest that I wanted to harp on. The line about how "momma taught you to never run from the devil." When the reality is you went against your mother's advice the last time you came across him. And now you treat tonight as a second chance by proxy because I call myself The Devil In The Details.

The cheers fade more and more as they become replaced with more boos. There's even a shot of an American fan who made the trip holding a sign that reads "GO BACK TO (NARA) DREAMLAND, KATELIN".

Katelin Descarrilado: When the reality of this situation is tonight is not the night for your story to begin. It's where my next chapter begins. The only difference between then and now besides who you face? It's the fact that you won't be doing any running from me by the time you truly realize your situation. Because your legs are going to be twisted like you were in a car wreck.

The boos grow louder and louder. At this point, what cheers Katelin had been garnering are completely gone.

Katelin Descarrilado: The term "power couple" gets thrown around like it's part of a plague. Therefore, it stands to reason that as Tren ascends to the spot he has been all but guaranteed in this company, and as I also ascend to that same spot elsewhere? That term applies to us just the same. That... is reality. As the cold fist of reality hammers down upon you... and as I twist you into a pretzel, Jessica? Remember: your love is not enough.

Descarrilado enters the ring and reaches the middle of it sitting with her legs folded.

Katelin Descarrilado: Welcome to the end of the world.

The ring announcer approaches Katelin and is handed the microphone as "TEARS" fades back in on "Give our soul back..."

Katelin Descarrilado vs. Jessica Matthews

There’s quite the contrast between the ladies in the ring: the wrestling novice and the ring veteran; slow and methodical versus agile and high tenacity. A few words are exchanged between Katelie Descarrilado and Jessica Matthews -- in fluent Japanese. Hiroki Tanaka understands them perfectly and signals for the bell. The two of them locked up in the center of the ring, struggling against the other’s strength. It’s evenly matched before they push each other away, then they begin to circle each other in the ring. Katelin tries to move in for an attack, but Jessica is swift and evasive. Katelin tries again and yet Jessica continues to maneuver with defensive tactics. Before Katelin can try for another strategy, Jessica strafes into action, hitting a combo of strikes Solid Snake would be proud of. Katelin staggers after the kick, but she tries to grab Jessica. Jessica, in turn, sidesteps out of the way, comes from behind, and brings Katelin onto the mat with a German suplex. She bridges into a pin, but Katelin not only powers out at one, she also lifts Jessica up and drives her down with a powerbomb. This, too, receives a one from the referee’s count. Jessica rolls backward, gets to her feet, and Katelin just beckons her.

The fans applaud. Matthews smiles and rushes Descarrilado with her older brother’s “Indignation” (Running European Uppercut), but Descarrilado moves out of the way and grabs ahold of her. She takes Matthews to the mat with a sleeper takedown, but Matthews breaks away from Descarrilado and charges in with a roaring elbow. Descarrilado’s unable to dodge, taking the hit, and Matthews follows through with a double knee armbreaker. Descarrilado winces, but Matthews is swift to seize her arm into “Guardian of the Enterprise” (Cross Armbreaker Hold)! Descarrilado hisses through the pain while Matthews torques the submission. Tanaka comes over to check on Descarrilado, but she refuses to give up and utilizes her strength to drag them towards the ropes. She grabs the bottom rope and Matthews immediately releases the hold.

Jessica takes a few steps back and waits for Katelin to get up on her own. It doesn’t take long; Katelin’s up and shaking her right arm out. The two of them locked up in an elbow-and-collar tie-up, testing each other’s strength once again. This time, Katelin’s able to halt Jessica’s evasive maneuvers by grabbing her arm and driving her onto the mat with "Oredigger" (Arm Wrench Lariat)! Katelin’s quick to go for the cover, but Jessica kicks out at two. The fans applaud the action between the ladies as Katelin seizes Jessica’s right arm and forces her into an arm wrench stretch. Jessica’s fighting through the pain and she’s able to break away after several seconds of pain. Katelin’s on her feet right before Jessica and she hits her with a quick standing dropkick. Jessica staggers back, looks up at Katelin, and smiles. Before Katelin can react, Jessica hits her with a running dropkick. Devoted wrestling fans know that’s the kind of reaction “The Dropkick King” Adrien Cochrane would play! His sister-in-law ascends one of the turnbuckles, waits for Katelin to get up, and she hits a powerful shotgun dropkick!

Wisely, Descarrilado rolls out of the ring to give herself some space. Matthews sees the opportunity, backpedals towards the ropes, but before she can take off? The lights of the Nippon Budokan begin to flicker on and off! Matthews stops her own momentum in the center of the ring and looks around, her soft blue eyes searching the arena. Even Tanaka’s not sure what to make of this. Descarrilado takes this opportunity to get back in the ring and charge Matthews, hitting her with "RAT WAR" (Running Big Boot with a Stomp at the Dnd of the Motion)! Matthews is down on the mat and Descarrilado covers her, hooking the leg, yet the Eternal Paladin kicks out at two. Descarrilado narrows her eyes, but she’s not surprised, really. The Devil in the Details takes control, unleashing offensive moves to try and keep Matthews slowed down, in particular a butterfly backbreaker and a hammerlock suplex. Yet still, Matthews kicks out at two.

It’s only when Katelin sends Jessica towards the ropes that the Protégé of Ricky Valero surprises her -- and everyone! -- with “The [Improved] Dixon Arrow” (Springboard Backflip Inverted DDT)! Jessica’s instincts have her cover Katelin, but she kicks out at two. The fans are in awe and the applause continues. Trying to shake off the cobwebs, Jessica gets to her feet and begins to climb one of the corners of the ring. When she reaches the top turnbuckle, however, the lights begin to flicker on and off -- except this time? They stay off. The fans are bewildered. Even Nick and Jim aren’t sure what to make of this. The moment they come back off? There are four figures shrouded in darkness, black robes with hoods drawn over their faces. Lord Lucifer’s Demons. Jessica’s eyes widen, but before she can react, Katelin seizes her right arm and drives her from the top and down onto the mat with a double knee armbreaker! Katelin’s quick to force her into the "Rail Tie" (Crossface Cobra Clutch)! The high impact right into the deadly submission causes Jessica pure agony. She tries to fight her way out of it, but they’re in the center of the ring. The Paladin of Devotion doesn’t care about her pride as much as her health and she taps out!


Yuusuke Takeda: Shiai no shōsha de aru go resseki no minasama... `Akuma wa ore ni Yadoru' Keitorin Descarrilado!

Jim Reynolds: YES! The pathetic Guardian loses! HAHA!

Nick Hanson: I don’t know how Katelin feels about this distraction, but I don’t think she cares! A win is a win, despite how it came to be.

"VICTIM"/"TEARS" by HEALTH plays from the PA system and the fans have mixed reactions. On one hand, a Japanese native was victorious. On the other hand, the distraction by the Demons was nefarious. Speaking of, they don’t seem to pay attention to Katelin Descarrilado as she pulls away before Hiroki Tanaka can raise her hand. As she heads up the ramp, their focus goes towards Jessica Matthews as they slowly enter the ring.

Nick Hanson: Oh no, this CAN’T be good!

Jessica rises to her feet, turning her body to glare at the Demons standing at the four corners now. Old, familiar foes stalk her now, but she drops down and rolls out of the ring. Just before anyone believes she’s going to run, Jessica kicks up her Captain America Shield, catches it, and braces it on her right arm. The fans cheer loudly as she jumps onto the ring apron, blocking a sneak attack and bashing them for it!

Jim Reynolds: Hey, that’s cheating! Fighting with that stupid toy!

Nick Hanson: When it’s four-on-one, I think this is completely fair!

Knocking one Demon back, Jessica springboards herself and hits another Demon with a shield-equipped flying forearm smash! She dropkicks another Demon over the top and out of the ring, then swiftly throws her shield at the fourth Demon -- just like Steve Rogers! Of course, she doesn’t get it back instantaneously. This isn’t a Marvel movie, let alone a Captain America one! She has to actually pick it up, shield bashing the first Demon she attacked. The four minions of Lord Lucifer retreat-- albeit in pain-- and with the eerie flickering of lights, they disappear without a trace. Meanwhile, Katelin watches all of this go down as she backs up the walkway with a smirk on her face.

Nick Hanson: Now, what the hell is she smiling at?! She could’ve offered some help, you know!

Jim Reynolds: Why should she, Nicky?!

Nick Hanson: It’s the humane thing to do!

Jim Reynolds: Hey, Katelin doesn’t have a horse in this race!

Nick Hanson: That’s not the point, Jim! She could’ve--whoa hey!

Jim Reynolds: What the fuck?!

Nick and Jim are interrupted as the crowd goes wild when a shrouded figure in jeans, biker boots, and a black hoodie jumps the guard rail along the walkway and goes right for Katelin!! The Devil In The Details is caught completely off guard as the wild fan spins her around. The camera catches Katelin’s shocked face before the fan starts laying into her with a series of wild right hands. It’s a straight-up brawl now between the two as fists fly back and forth. The fan is throwing absolute bombs at the Devil in the Details.

Nick Hanson: We’ve got this...this...this fan’s attacking Katelin Descarrilado!

Jim Reynolds: What the fuck?! Somebody get security out here! Get this maniac outta here!

Jessica sees what’s going on from inside of the ring, but she’s lost in perplexed confusion. It’s not her business and considering Katelin didn’t do anything for her, she returns the favor and leaves through the crowd! The brawl continues on between the two as security starts pouring out and tries to subdue the individual in the hoodie. It doesn’t stop Katelin from continuing to try to get at them in return and in the chaos of the moment, the fan’s hood falls back. The Budokan crowd gives a LOUD pop as the attacker is revealed to be none other than--

Nick Hanson: HOLY HELL, JIM!!!!!

Jim Reynolds: ARE YOU SHITTING ME?!

Nick Hanson: IT’S DONA ROTTEN!!!! DONA ROTTEN!!!!! SHE’S BACK!!!!

Jim Reynolds: WHAT THE HELL IS SHE GOING AFTER KATELIN FOR?! SHE DIDN’T DO SHIT!!

Nick Hanson: YOU KNOW DAMN WELL WHY!!!

As the two commentators continue to bicker, Dona Rotten breaks free from security and dives over the ones holding back Katelin. Once more the fists are flying back and forth while security have to work to separate the pair like pulling teeth. Eventually, however, they succeed and more security pour out to keep them apart. General Manager Luthor Callaway also runs out as things begin to more or less calm down. Dona shakes the security off and just yells out to Katelin, “IT’S COME AROUND, BITCH!!!!” Luthor steps up to try and calm Dona down but she swats his hands away, throws off her hoodie, revealing one of her merch line tank tops and throws out her arms, tauntingly. Up on the stage, Katelin shouts back at Dona, if she wants it to come and get it as we fade to a commercial.
Jansen gets back to the locker room, kicking the door open and walking in. She’s obviously happy with how things turned out tonight. It was quite the satisfying fight she has been hoping for. Plus, there was that special love tap right at the end that was just immensely enjoyable.

Seo-Hyung Kwon: Jansen, I think it’s time to talk to Mr. Callaway about getting you in for a title shot at some point. You’ve been on fire as of late and I think that earns you a title shot..

Jansen nods at her manager Kwon is right, Opportunities are coming her way that weren’t before all of this. She should be thankful. Hopefully, title shots will be coming, but Jansen has something else on her mind..

Jansen Myrrh: So, who’s next?

Jansen reaches into her duffle bag and pulls out her phone and gives it a curious glance. Kwon is about to answer when she sees Jansen’s look.

Seo-Hyung Kwon: What is it?

Jansen Myrrh: A bunch of missed calls.

Jansen starts scrolling through some of the texts and then turns to Kwon.

Jansen Myrrh: Book me a flight immediately back to the states. You’re going to have to square things with Callaway, but I gotta go. I’ll call you later and explain. Tell him I might not be back anytime soon and that you’ll keep him updated. Fuck!

Without even changing out of her gear, Jansen grabs her bag and darts out of the locker room. Kwon is already on her phone trying to get Jansen a flight out.

Seo-Hyung Kwon: Not sure what I’m going to tell Mr. Callaway since I haven’t any idea what’s going on.
The scene opens backstage in the hallway of the Nippon Budokan. Alexandra Caldwell can be seen on the floor doing push ups. Her manager, Donovan Cunningham, is sitting down on a black steel folding chair looking at his phone. He has a smarmy smile on his face.

Donovan Cunningham: Hope you don’t mind me making plans to celebrate without you later. Could have a hot date lined up.

Alexandra rests chest first on the floor. She rolls over. Starts to perform sit ups.

Alexandra Caldwell: Do you, I don’t care.

Donovan chuckles.

Donovan Cunningham: Fair enough. You should try seeing what your ex is up to. A little celebration sex never hurt anyone.

Alexandra Caldwell: Kinda defeats the purpose of creating space, Donnie. Besides, I don’t want to think about Crystal or Sel right now. All that matters is becoming the Genesis Champion. After the bullshit I went through in Slaughterhouse, I need something positive. I’m glad this company ain’t forgot about me. That’s comforting.

Alexandra stops doing sit ups. She nips up. Donovan puts his phone away. He rises to his feet.

Donovan Cunningham: No chance I was gonna allow that to happen. I am eternally grateful you gave me a chance to do my thing. ISIS think she has the right to talk down to me now? Please. If it wasn’t for me she wouldn’t be employed to begin with. You go out there, remind the world why NFW signed you in the first place.

Alexandra and Donovan fist bump.

Katie Anderson is walking down the hallway, she's pulling her luggage behind her. She notices Donovan and Alexandra, she stops and smiles politely.

Katie Anderson: Hello, there Donovan, nice to see you again. Hey Alex, I look forward to seeing you out there tonight.

She smiles and offers her hand for a handshake to Alex.

Alex doesn’t hesitate to shake Katie’s hand. For extra emphasis she squeezes Katie’s hand extra firm.

Alexandra Caldwell: You should be honored, Katie. It is not everyday you step into the ring with the total package of NFW. Strong, fast, athletic... I could say more but I don’t want to delay my coronation any longer than it should be. I am thankful to you for being a great champion. Makes my victory sweeter beating someone as beloved as you.

Alex winks. She lets go of Katie’s hand. Katie smirks as she listens to Alexandra. Once she's done Katie chuckles, there's so much she wants to say, but she will save it for the ring. She simply smiles.

Katie Anderson: I like your confidence, it will help you in the ring, it just won't help you tonight. And I hate to say it, but your "Coronation" isn't happening tonight, or as long as I hold this title, so you'll just have to keep waiting.

She smirks as she steps in a little bit closer, getting in Alex's space

Katie Anderson: But if you want to train together sometime after the match, I will be more than happy to point out areas where you need improvement. Like I'll do tonight.

She winks and begins to walk away. Alexandra grabs her by the arm. Alexandra raises her eyebrow. She turns to Donovan.

Alexandra Caldwell: You hear this? Tell me she didn’t just say that! Train me? You hear her.

Donovan nods to confirm to Alex that he did hear what Katie said. She returns her attention to Katie. She takes one step forward, closing the gap between them.

Alexandra Caldwell: You funny. Bravo. You got jokes. Here is something you need to know. I’m not Jeszika. I’m not Moe. I am not gonna fold. This fairytale ride you’re on dies tonight. And to show you---

Alexandra pokes Katie in the chest.

Alexandra Caldwell: -- I am not a bad person, after I whoop your ass, you can spend one last night with the Genesis Championship, all you gotta do is come to my hotel room and I’ll make this disaster a little easier to cope with.

Not expecting Alexandra to say that, Donvoan’s eyes widened. Katie yanks her arm out of Alex's grip, she smiles and runs her tongue over her teeth as she looks directly into Alex's eyes.

Katie Anderson: Get a good look, because next time you see me...I'm going to hurt you. This title isn't going anywhere, not tonight, not any time soon.

Katie smirks

Katie Anderson: I would make the same offer to you, but to be honest you're not worth it. After I retain tonight, I will move on to the next challenger and probably won't remember who you are.

Donovan, sensing the tension steps between them.

Donovan Cunningham: Let's save it for the ring. Give the people out there what they paid for.

Alex sighs. She turns to him.

Alexandra Caldwell: Fine!

Alexandra redirects her attention one last time to Katie.

Alexandra Caldwell: Forget about me? Please. Let's go Donnie before I drop this bitch right now.

Alexandra rolls her eyes. She backs off. She walks away. Donovan doesn’t waste any time as he follows Alexandra where she’s heading. Katie doesn't say another word, she simply watches them walk down the hall, she chuckles and shrugs softly. She grabs the handle of her bag and continues walking toward the locker room as the camera fades to black.

Alexandra Caldwell vs. Katie Anderson ©

Katie and Alex walk up to each other, Alex smirking confidently while Katie just stares back, all business. They lock-up in a collar and elbow tie-up, Alex forcing Katie back into a corner. Alex takes over and takes her time working the Champion over in the corner. Alex jumps up into a hip attack and then runs across the ring. She stops in the far corner and comes back for another hop attack, crashing into the seated Katie against the turnbuckles. Katie slumps over and Alex pulls her away from the ropes before dropping into a cover.

Katie kicks out.

Alex shakes her head, grabs Katie with a disdain to it and pulls her in for a powerbomb. Katie reverses into a rana and then runs to the ropes. She comes off and hits a running knee to the back of Alex’s head. Alex goes down like she’s been shot. Katie covers.

Alex kicks out.

Katie grabs a headlock and works it on the mat, trying to slip into some form of a sleeper or rear naked choke. Alex can feel it coming and reverses, looking for the same thing herself. Katie rosp out and kicks up. Alex staggers back to the ropes and then as Katie gets to her feet, Alex hits a jumping corkscrew roundhouse kick. Katie crashes to the mat and Alex covers.

Katie kicks out.

Alex tries to work the mat, looking for When the Lights Go Out. As she does so, Katie pulls her into an inside cradle.

Alex kicks out.

Katie rolls to the ropes and as she gets to her feet, Alex runs over and drills her with a knee to the ribs. Katie grimaces and Alex grabs on for a waistlock. Katie tries to hold onto the ropes and Alex pulls. Katie maintains her grip and Alex starts wailing on Katie’s back and head to get her to let go. The second this happens, Alex goes for a bridging German suplex.

Katie gets a shoulder up.

The two stagger up to their feet, Alex looking to hammer her way home. Katie grabs Alex’s ankles, trips her up and then catapults her into the ropes. Alex is effectively clotheslined by the top rope and snaps back clutching at her throat. Katie grabs Alex’s ankles and jumps over into a cover.

Alex gets a shoulder up.

The two get back to their feet and start throwing down on each other. Alex
wins the fight and then goes for an O’Connor roll.

Katie gets a shoulder up at the last second.

Alex gets Katie up, backs up and looks for a big kick again. Katie ducks and catches Alex for a wicked spinning spinebuster. She holds for the cover.

Alex kicks out and the crowd is in shock.

Katie tries to work the mat some and gets cradled. She reverses the cradle. Alex reverses back and then bounces off the ropes so that Alex’s shoulders are down.

Alex kicks out.

The two slowly get up, using the ropes to help them. Alex turns and hits her jumping corkscrew roundhouse kick again. They land on the mat and Alex throws her arm over for a cover.

Katie gets a foot on the ropes.

Alex looks up and pulls Katie up. The two clothesline each other viciously and they both go down. AsS the referee stands there watching them in stunned silence, the bell sounds.


Yuusuke Takeda: Go resseki no minasama, kono shiai wa seigen jikan ni narimashita! Shitagatte, soredemo anata no NFW jeneshisuchanpiondearu Keiti Andāson!

Nick Hanson: These two competitors ran the clock in this match but I don’t think they’re finished with each other! Not by a long shot!

Jim Reynolds: Ohhhhhh no, there’s some animosity building there! Look at their eyes!

Backstage of the Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, the viewers are treated to the simple visual of a closed door. There’s no nameplate in sight. A vacant room, then?

Nick Hanson: What’s going on here?

Jim Reynolds: Are we being Punk’d right now?!

The camera draws closer to the door before the cameraman’s hand settles on the door handle. He gives it a downward push and the door opens to reveal a remarkable, familiar set. The diehard HYBRID Wrestling fans should know exactly what this entails!

Nick Hanson: Hey, wait a minute. I know this setting!

Jim Reynolds: So do I! Are we going to be treated to her beauty and grace?!

The painting of the Sakura trees hangs on the wall opposite the door. The four stone pillars in the corners of the room hold up Japanese vases. There’s a cherrywood coffee table in the center with a Japanese tea set. Closely around the table are a small cooler, a black recliner, and a matching black couch. The Japanese wrestling fans immediately recognize what’s going on.

“Ah, koni’chiwa!”

Stepping into the view of the screen is the famous Kyoto singer and former HYBRID Wrestling interviewer, Hikaru Yamamoto-Page! She’s dressed in a lovely pink and white kimono with matching socks and sandals. The fans in attendance cheer loudly for her. She seems to be alone; perhaps her husband Trenton and her son Minoru are relaxing at home. She doesn’t seem to mind, though. She politely bows at the camera with a smile.

Hikaru Page: Hisashiburidesu.

(It has been a long time.)

Jim Reynolds: We are! The beautiful and the graceful Hikaru-chaaan!

Nick Hanson: Mrs. Hikaru Yamamoto-Page is here in New Frontier Wrestling!

Her smile only grows as she places her hands together in front of her lap.

Hikaru Page: Hikaru no Hinansho no tokubetsu sesshon e yōkoso. Watashi no name Pēji Hikaru. Kyō wa Misutā Sutībun Burodi, Nyū Furontia Resuringu no CEO ken ōnā.

(Welcome to a special session of Hikaru’s Haven. My name is Hikaru Page. I was asked to come in by Mr. Steven Brody, CEO and Owner of New Frontier Wrestling.)

A soft giggle escapes the former HYBRID Interviewer. She hasn’t missed a beat! Her head tilts in wonder and her golden-brown eyes shimmer in the ceiling lights.

Hikaru Page: Ah, I should probably speak in English. Not everyone in attendance knows Japanese. The same goes for the wrestlers and staff members in the Nippon Budokan.

(ああ、私はおそらく英語で話すべきです。出席者全員が日本語を知っているわけではありません。日本武道館のレスラーやスタッフも同様です。)

How considerate! One of the technicians will be offering live English-to-Japanese translations on the NFW Tron and for those watching at home. She offers the viewers a sweet smile and politely clears her throat.

Hikaru Page: It has been a long time since I have done this. I am excited to talk about all things NFW and more with my special guests. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Gallus Mag!

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire, “Psycho” Saoirse Maguire, and their manager, Aoife “Banshee” Maguire all enter the room and nod to the interview. Bruiser is dressed in a pair of black biker boots, a pair of black denim jeans with chains attached to them, a black Disturbed T-shirt, and her Shieldmaidens kutte. Psycho and Banshee follow win black tactical pants, black boots, Shieldmaidens t-shirts, and their respective kuttes as well.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: Nice to see ya again, lass… it’s been a while, aye?

Hikaru Page: Hai! It has been a long time, Becca-chan.

She offers Becca a sweet smile. Turning towards Saoirse and Aoife, Hikaru politely bows.

Hikaru Page: It is nice to finally meet you both.

Aoife "Banshee" Maguire: Aye, it bae good tae bae maetin’ ye as well!

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Aye, that it bae, Lass.

Everyone seems to be excited. Hikaru’s no exception. Smiling, she gestures for her guests to sit down on the couch.

Hikaru Page: Would anyone like something to drink? Mint tea with honey and lemon? Water? Or… sake?

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: I’ll definitely take some o’ that fuckin’ sake, cheers!

Aoife "Banshee" Maguire: Tea does bae soundin’ lovely, thankye!

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: I bae fine, thankye.

The Lotus Blossom is happy to serve Becca her cold sake in a tin carafe and Aoife her hot tea in a teacup. The tea set is decorated with golden flowers. Finally, she serves herself a cup of tea, sets the teapot down on the table, and takes a seat on the recliner.

Hikaru Page: It’s been so long, I believe it is fair for everyone to tell us about themselves. Your origin stories, what brought you into the wrestling industry, as per tradition.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: Well, lass. For me there ain’t much to tell…

Bruiser takes a sip of her sake.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: Aye, that hit the fuckin’ spot. So… I had always wanted to be a wrestler from a young age, even went to the same wrestlin’ school that was run by Stacy Jones’ adopted father, Al. Unfortunately, I suffered a severe knee injury that pretty much put a stop to my fuckin’ career before it even started.

The older Shieldmaiden shrugs.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: But I still wanted to be involved in the business so I decided to start trainin’ others, which led me to the HYBRID Combat School and that was where I met Sorsh for the first time.

Bruiser turns to her wife and smiles before taking hold of her hand.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Aye, tha bae true. I started trainin’ wit me brother, Shonn. Finished after baein’ grabbed by th’ Children.

She smiles sadly.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: He always bae tellin’ me, “Sorsh, ye kinna bae fallin’ in love wit yer kicks like tha.”

She pauses at the memories.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: But I never did bae listenin’, did I, Bex?

Bruiser shakes her head, chuckling slightly.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: No, lass. And ya still don’t listen to me when I tell ya’ll the same fuckin’ thin’.

Banshee snickers as well as she takes a drink of her tea.

Aoife "Banshee" Maguire: Ye always did bae th’ stubborn one, Sorsh!

The elder Maguire sister shrugs.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: I like tae kick, whot kin I bae sayin’?

Aoife "Banshee" Maguire: Aye, tha bae th’ trute o’ th’ matter an’ ye bae good at it as well. There isnay denyin’ tha fact wit ye. Shonn an’ Bex trained me some as well. I’ve nay had an actual match but I could if I bae naeded fer sumtin’. It still tickles me tha Sorsh an’ I bote bae only haer because Ashley Kenyon had tha argument wit Arsenal an’ called Rynn fer new back-up. She brought us wit her tinkin’ she might bae naedin’ us tae convince Rynn at th’ time.

Saoirse nods knowingly.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Well, who was gonna bae makin’ Rynn do ennithin tha she dinna wanna bae doin’?

Aoife "Banshee" Maguire: Aye, tha bae th’ trute fer sure!

Bruiser looks over to Hikaru.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: Now ya’ll can see where I get it from with some o’ the stuff I say, lass. It’s what happens when ya’ll are fuckin’ surrounded by a bunch o’ people from Ireland.

A soft giggle escapes their hostess. Hikaru reaches for her cup of tea and brings it to her lips for a long, quiet sip. For a brief moment, she seems lost in the recital of their words. She draws back a little and solemnly bows her head to the three.

Hikaru Page: I… know it has been some time, but I would like to offer my condolences for your loss. Shonn and Aerynn… I still remember them. It is hard to believe it has been two years.

Saoirse and Aoife both nod to their hostess gratefully, all but bowing as they do so.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Thankye, Lass.

Aoife "Banshee" Maguire: Aye, thankye.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: They’ll always be with us for the rest o’ our lives in our hearts. May God rest their souls.

Raising her head back up, Hikaru offers a weak yet warm smile. She knows the pain of loss; she lost her parents several years ago when her son was only two. She understands.

Hikaru Page: If I may, I would like to ask about your goals and aspirations here in NFW. I’m still new to the company, so I don’t know as much as I did in HYBRID. It is like starting all over again.

Bruiser nods, having another drink of her sake.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: Well, for the past few weeks… Sorsh and I have been lettin’ the fuckin’ world know that we have our sights set on those NFW Tag Team Championships. And in our last match… we defeated K.I.S.S… a tag team ya’ll will be familiar with, our close personal friends Ash and Bethy Kenyon. But aye, it’s simple really… and not takin’ anythin’ away from the other tag teams here in NFW, but we know we can beat whoever is fuckin’ put in front o’ us and we’ll keep puttin’ all these tag teams down until we get those belts.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Aye, tha bae th’ trute, Lass.

It takes her a moment, as English is her second language, but Hikaru nods in understanding. She’s been practicing the language with help from her loving husband and even her intelligent son. A curious look waves over her.

Hikaru Page: I did a little research before this session. Becca-chan, you were a singles wrestler in HYBRID. Sao-chan, you have success as a singles champion in other companies. But you two joined NFW as a tag team. May I ask why?

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Aye, we bote bae experienced singles competitors. We’ve aeven baen in th’ same comp’ny baefore wit’out baein’ a taem. We did bae tryin’ it once before but than Bex got hurt again an’ tought she might ne’er wrestle again. So she had a go at baein’ a singles wrestler when she came back tae prove she could do it still. When it came to comin’ haer, we tought, maybe we could have anutter go at baein’ a taem now.

Bruiser nods.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: Aye, that’s pretty much the main reason why. We also just thought we’d be the perfect fuckin’ tag team. Not only do we know each other like the back o’ our hands… but ya got the speed and strikin’ ability o’ Sorsh mixed with the power and brawlin’ ability o’ me. Pretty much a perfect combo.

With nods in unison, those with beverages take a moment to enjoy them. Hikaru releases a content sigh and looks at them with a gentle smile.

Hikaru Page: That is quite the combination. I imagine you will be tough competition in the upcoming tag-team tournament. Who is Gallus Mag hoping to wrestle first? Who would you like to meet in the finals?

Both members of Gallus Mag share a glance with each other and shrug.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: We honestly don’t really care. Neither o’ us have any preference coz we love a fuckin’ fight.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Aye, we’ll bae fightin’ ‘em all at some point fer certain!

It’s almost vague! Hikaru can’t help but giggle slightly as she folds her hands on her lap.

Hikaru Page: Becca-chan, Sao-chan, I am curious about how the two of you met and ended up together.

Saoirse can’t help but smile.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Ye bae quite familiar wit th’ Hybrid Combat School, yeah? We met there.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: Aye. I was one o’ the trainers there at the time and Matt Robinson, who was also workin’ there told me there was this Irish lass who was showin’ some promise but he felt she needed a bit o’ work and asked me to help her out.

Bruiser turns to look into the eyes of her wife and smiles.

Becca “Bruiser” Maguire: And then I saw her… those beautiful big brown eyes… that smokin’ hot body? She didn’t exactly make it fuckin’ difficult to fall in love with her.

"Psycho" Saoirse Maguire: Aye, an’ I heard tha voice, an’ couldnay get away from how much her trainin’ style reminded me o’ Shonn. It only got better when they met an’ they bote started sayin’ th’ same tings tae me about me kicks. She helped me get over whot happened wit th’ Children an’ find meself in every way possible an’ I kinna begin tae thank her enough fer tha.

A gentle smile forms across Hikaru’s face. Once more, she takes another sip of her tea before setting the cup back down.

Hikaru Page: HYBRID really brought people together. In friendship, in love… The Combat School is where I first met Tren-sama. Mino-kun was one of the winners of a fan contest and, well… I believe it was Fate. He told me when he looked into my eyes for the very first time, he had fallen head over heels. Even I couldn’t help blushing at the sight of him, his physique, his genuine nature.

Giggling -- yes, like a schoolgirl, she blushes and folds her hands on her lap. She’s a professional; it only takes her a brief moment to regain her composure. Politely, she bows her head and offers her guests a warm smile.

Hikaru Page: Arigato. Thank you. It has been an honor. I’ve actually missed this -- hosting interviews on live television and streaming. Perhaps I might do this again.

She rises from the recliner and turns to face the camera.

Hikaru Page: That is all for today. Please enjoy the rest of Collision, mi’naa, everyone!

Simple as that. The camera then changes perspective.

Best of 7 Series - #2

Second City Riot Squad (1) vs. Last of the Valkyries (0)

As the bell sounds, we see Lilith and Chrissy playing a game of rock, paper, scissors in their corner as Leah stands in hers, ready to start the match. Lilith wins the game as Chrissy steps out onto the apron. Lilith and Leah circle the ring before they lock up. Lilith is quick to go behind on Leah and put her in a waist lock before tripping out the feet of Leah and driving her face first into the mat. Lilith stands on the back of Leah, acting like she’s surfing on the woman as the crowd gets a chuckle from it. Lilith hops off of Leah and picks her up and goes to send her into the ropes. Leah reverses and Layla is there with a knee to the back of Lilith who turns around and swings at Layla who hops off the ring apron. Lilith turns around, right into a roundhouse kick by Leah who reaches out and tags Layla into the match. Layla comes in and the two of them delivered a double suplex on Lilith as Leah charges over and delivers a forearm to Chrissy who attempts to come into the ring, but the referee stops her. As this is happening, Leah and Layla are stomping away at Lilith. Once Christina finally gets back out on the apron, Layla has Lilith and she picks her up and delivers a tilt-a-whirl headscissors that sends Lilith out of the ring. Christina hops down off the apron to check on her partner as Layla comes flying through the ropes with a suicide dive that takes both of them down. Layla gets up and rolls Lilith back into the ring and goes for the cover, managing a two count.

Layla picks Lilith up and sends her into the Second City Riot Squad corner and charges in, but Lilith manages to get a boot up and drive Layla back. She delivers a back elbow to Leah and then a forearm to Layla. Lilith continues to fight out of the corner, finally charging out and delivering a swinging neckbreaker to Layla as the two lay on the mat and the referee starts the ten count. Both women begin to stir and they both dive and make the tag. Christina comes in and takes Leah down with a clothesline, followed by a second and then a third. Christina screams as the crowd gets behind her. Christina picks Leah up and delivers a Shiranui to Leah and goes for the cover, but Layla comes in and makes the save. Lilith however is right there, taking Layla down with The Dreaming before tying her up with the Faerie Lock. Layla tries to escape, but Lilith hits the ropes and delivers a dropkick right to the backside of Layla that sends her out of the ring. Christina and Lilith grab Leah and they look to deliver Ride to Valhalla, but as Lilith waits on the top rope, Layla is there to push her off, causing Lilith to crash ribs first into the barricade. Layla slides into the ring and delivers a chop block to Christina before her and Leah deliver Dead to Rights on Christina and Leah hooks the leg and picks up the win.


Yuusuke Takeda: Kore ga anata no shōshadesu. Pinfōru de, Reira Diasu to Ria Aguero... Sekandoshiti Bōdō-tai!!

Nick Hanson: That’s two and oh for the Riot Squad against the Valkyries!

Jim Reynolds: Awwww, c’mon girls!! You can do this! Behold!

The scene focuses on Casey Holliday who isn’t even hiding her annoyance anymore. She’s outside of the arena and she is beginning to hand out posters to people that are just walking by.

Casey Holliday: Please help me with this good cause in finding him. Thank you!

The fans seem to get a laugh out of it more than anything, although Casey doesn’t seem to be bothered by this as she hands out more posters.

Casey Holliday: If you know where he is… if you know anything at all, please call that number!

Casey is both a mixture of annoyed and amused at this point as she continues to hand out posters.

Casey Holliday: I promise you that if you can provide information knowing where he is, not only is it greatly appreciated, but there is going to be a tangible reward just for you.

Once the fans dry up. Casey rolls her eyes. There aren’t that many posters that are left in her hands, but she takes the top poster and then scatters the rest all over the ground. Most of them are face down, but the camera is able to pick up the fact that the face up posters consist of images of the Ringmaster. Casey reveals the entire contents of the poster herself with the picture of him, “MISSING/WANTED” written on them, and $50,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO HIS ARREST written on the bottom.

Casey Holliday: Where the hell are YOU, Ringmaster? A couple of weeks ago, you said that you were going to lay out your terms and your conditions for a match between us. Ever since then, I have been waiting… and waiting… and waiting… and NOTHING ever since… aside from the fact that you sent one of your boys after me to cost me a match on the same night that I joined TRIOCS. There STILL hasn’t been a trace of you. I don’t know what kind of games you are playing. I don’t know what your play is. I don’t know what circus mind game nonsense you’ve got going on right now. But, I am going to say for a fact that I am sick and tired of waiting. I’ve been wondering when you are going to turn up. I have been wondering when you would actually have the balls to come say something to my face. Nah, this entire time, it’s been me chasing you. Well, I am going to let you in on a little secret. I am just about DONE waiting! I am only willing to wait ONE MORE WEEK!

One…

More…

Week!

Because I’m so sick and tired of you pussyfooting around and just showing up and doing something whenever you feel like it. You’re going to show the fuck up next week on Collision, you’re going to tell me what your terms are, and I AM going to get you in that ring sooner or later. After that, I’ll make a REAL CLOWN out of you just like you’ve done to me this entire time! You ARE going to do this, Ringmaster. You ARE going to do next week on MY fucking terms you understand that?

Because if you DON’T…

If you CONTINUE this pathetic, cowardly disappearing act? I WILL hunt you down myself. I WILL find you. And if need be, I will BEAT THOSE TERMS OUT OF YOU! This might be all fun and games for you, but for me? The fun and games are over. I’ve been VERY patient with you… arguably a LOT longer than you deserve to have my patience. Well, my patience is wearing just about as thin as it can get. And I promise… no…. GUARANTEE… that WHEN I finally get my hands on you and WHEN I get my revenge, you’re going to have a REAL REASON TO GO MISSING!

Am I making myself clear, Ringmaster?

Consider this your final warning. Because as far as I’m concerned, I’ve had it with this shit! So what’s it going to be? The ball is still in your court. But I sure as hell am not above taking that ball from you if I have to.

Casey tears up the poster that is in her hands and then she walks off the scene. She leaves behind the “MISSING” posters, which the camera shot focuses on for a few moments before the shot cuts out entirely.
We open up to the backstage area of the Nippon Budokan. It is there where we are able to see a special type of set. The entire set is designed with nothing but beautiful roses of every possible color. There is a huge red chair in the middle of the set that is made to look like a rose with a gorgeous green carpet underneath. Walking into the shot of wearing a My Hero Academia Shoto Todoroki shirt along with a pair of tight fitting jeans, and sneakers is someone we haven’t seen before. We move to the figure’s long blue hair that is wrapped into a ponytail and she has a pair of glasses on her face. She smiles warmly as we can hear some applause that has obviously been added in. The figure sits down in the chair crossing her legs as she looks right into the camera.

Christina Rose: Good evening to all of my beautiful people out there in Toyko. I don’t believe any of you have seen me on before and that’s okay. I am here to give you a special message. First of all go out and watch the My Hero Academic World Heroes Mission movie. It’s fantastic and obviously my Todoroki is always bae….

She begins to giggle as she laughs and begins to speak some more.

Christina Rose: Anyway I feel rude for not giving you all a proper introduction. My name is Christina Rose… I am the number one journalist and interviewer in all of WRESTLING today. I am here to let all of you know that this is the very first edition and the BEST show ever called the Rose Garden. On this show I Christina Rose the greatest journalist will analyze what I feel is hot topics, what’s not and the rumor mill. It will all be exciting of course because who better you’re your adorable OTAKU to give you all the special scoop. Perhaps some of you may not like what I bring to the table and that’s perfectly fine, if you are all content with hearing from something VANILLA by all means tune to that other show! The one that’s boring. The one that’s held by CASS I BOMBED OUT HARD AND RATINGS TANK WHEN I DO SHOWS BAUMER…

Christina giggles again as she begins to speak some more.

Christina Rose: Now just to give you some background. My favorite wrestler in the WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD IS CRYSTAL ZDUNICH! She’s so awesome and tonight she’s TOTES going to beat the brakes off of Matt Shields. Some people may not realize this but she is a former Pure Rules Champion from a wrestling company a long time ago. Anyway I IDOLIZE my hero Crystal Zdunich so much! When she first got into the business she was a journalist and an interviewer in a wrestling company. Quite often she was beaten down during every segment but it didn’t stop her. She kept her show going strong. Blossoming Roses was amazing, and when she became an active wrestler she was the one to show the world. So in honor of my best friend, and seeing as I am like the official PRESIDENT of her fan club, I will proudly take up the mantle of her journalism skills with my OWN SHOW… So say hello to the first and many of these segments.

All of a sudden Christina’s eyes open wide up as there is something shiny in the background. We can see a huge sun rising in the background. Christina chuckles as she points to a big sun.

Christina Rose: OH MY GOSHIE!!! The sun just came up so you all know what that means?! We have a special guest on the Garden. Somebody wants to blossom and let’s see who it is!

Christina quickly gets up and walks off set. She spots a blonde standing there. Her eyes open wide up.

Christina Rose: OMG OMG SOMEBODY CUE UP SMOOTH SAILING… WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST IT’S CAS…CASS….. CASS BAU

She is quickly cut off.

Diamond Baumer: Well you can call me DIAMOND BAUMER… At one point some people called me Kate Steele… Others called me Cass but for here you can call me…

Christina Rose: OMG OMG YOU HAVE THE WRONG COLOR BAUMER?! WHY DO YOU SOUND BRITISH… AREN’T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE FROM NEW ZEALAND…Although New Zealand, UK same thing right?!

Diamond Baumer: How’s this?! Much better

Christina Rose: Totes… Anyway thank you for being here tonight and seeing as you are one of her biggest fans may I ask you some questions. How well do you know Cass because honestly her journalism skills seem to be full of poopie. Like she has the audacity to say I am GONNA GET BEAT BY MATT… I MEAN… AHEM… CRYSTAL IS GONNA GET BEAT UP… And she is still talking junk about Crystal and her relationship. That is none of her business and obviously she wants Crystal to really snap at her

Diamond Baumer: To be fair my journalism skills haven’t been good… They never were. I want to give people the full scoop but I am also the same woman who un-followed Kate Steele countless times because I rather not remember that I was a drummer for one of her bands Guilty Pleasure I believe it was called!

Christina’s eyes open wide up.

Christina Rose: Wait so you mean to tell me that yo ghosted someone that was a good friend and tried to act like it never existed all because IT DIDN’T WORK FOR YOU… I mean why would anyone remember you were part of GUILTY PLEASURE… I bet nobody wants to know you were part of GUILTY PLEASURE… why should anyone ever remember GUILTY PLEASURE… GUILTY PLEASURE… DID I MENTION GUILTY PLEASURE?!


Diamond Baumer: STOP THAT!!!! I DON’T WANT PEOPLE TO REMEMBER THAT!!!

Christina Rose: I don’t care about what you WANT!!! You see that’s the problem with journalism. One could always push things the way they want to shove their narrative down your throat. Hell you see it with Fox News and CNN. You see it ALL THE TIME. Cass biggest problem is she constantly tried to shove her nose where it didn’t belong. She has no idea that Crystal is working hard to save her marriage and her relationship. She is stepping out of herself to do what’s right. We can sit here arguing all day. I can shove a narrative she really doesn’t want to hear and she could do the same. The best thing however is to finally settle these issues where it matters.in a ring… Let’s see what she really brings to the table… Anyway that’s it for the Garden. Obviously Cass is withering and Crystal is ready to showcase why she’s better than her in every single way. Stay out of her relationships with FAKE NEWS

With that Christina runs off set. A few moments go by and we can see Crystal Zdunich walking about with her ring gear. She cracks a wicked grin winking at the camera.

Crystal: Matt Shields better get ready because tonight I will beat him… Wow this is a beautiful little set… I LOVE ROSES and not only because Rose is my middle name!

Crystal Zdunich vs. Matt Shields

Crystal circles up, looking for or maybe expecting Shields to lunge with a cheap move, but he just circles and moves in to lock up. Shields is quick to take the arm of Crystal, he wrenches, takes a wristlock, and delivers a Europan uppercut, then hooks Crystal’s arm and turns to deliver an arm trapped neckbreaker. Shields keeps control of the wrist, brings Crystal up, wrenches the arm and its right into the hammerlock, and swiftly into the arm trapped scoop slam. Shields covers and gets a 2 count. Shields brings Crystal up again, immediately taking the wrist and controlling the arm once more. Shields wrenches the arm, brings it up, and drops it over his shoulder before he wrenches once more and slides into the hammerlock. Crystal quickly moves to the ropes and Shields breaks the hold as soon as Hiroki Nakata says some. Nakata holds up his right hand and tells Crystal she’s used her first rope break. Shields steps back and Crystal comes forward with a forearm, but Shields blocks it, hits a big European uppercut, and follows with Majo No Toki. Shields quickly covers


Shields looks at Hiroki to clarify, nods and goes right back to the arm of Crystal, but she expects that and she gets his wrist, pops up, and hits a pull-in enziguri. Shields is a little bit rocked and Crystal quickly hits a step-up enziguri, then a quick snapmare followed by a big running dropkick to Shields. A run to the ropes, and a big springboard moonsault for a close 2 count. Crystal continues to use her quick lucha style as she connects with a quick hurricanrana right into the pin for another 2 count. A tornado DDT gets Crystal another 2 counts, and Crystal brings Shields right back in, whips him into the corner and he comes charging out with a massive lariat. Shields is a bit wobbly, but he quickly grabs the left arm, hammerlocks it, and reaches for the right, but Crystal pulls herself to the ropes and Shields quickly breaks off. Nakata informs Crystal she has used her second rope break and she gets up, forearm attempt, ducked, European uppercut blocked and Shields sees the Flashing Lights. Crystal makes the cover


Crystal hops over the ropes and waits for Shields on the apron. Shields is a bit rocked when he gets up and turns around to Crystal leaping up to the top rope, springboard right into the hurricanrana, and Shields ducks it. Crystal lands a bit awkwardly and Shields is quick to connect with a chop block and then a cover for a 2 count. Shields seems to instantly transition to the leg as he takes Crystal’s ankle and hits a quick jumping kneebreaker. Crystal pulls herself towards the ropes and Shields steps back allowing her up, but as soon as she’s away from the ropes, Shields grabs the leg and delivers a big shin breaker and a quick dragon screw leg drop before he looks for a Texas Cloverleaf, but Crystal hits an upkick with her good leg, rolls back and delivers a few quick forearms before she runs to the ropes, charges in and Shields hits a basement dropkick taking out the leg. Shields brings Crystal up, hoists her onto his shoulder, and then hits a cross-legged sit-out shinbreaker, doing even more damage to the legs. The Tokyo crowd is very pro Shields as he brings Crystal up and connects with a pumphandle neckbreaker. Shields moves to the top rope with Crystal set up in position, he looks out at the crowd and yells “Akumu no guntai no taitō” as he steps up and flies off with Year Zero. Shields crashes down on Crystal and moves right into the pin, hooking the near leg


Hiroto Nakata points out Crystal’s foot on the rope and Shields nods as he backs off and allows Hiroto the chance to tell Crystal that she has used all three of her rope breaks in this match. Crystal isn’t happy about it, but she nods and takes a step back away from Shields, her leg still bothering her. Shields goes in for the arm, but the second Crystal pulls back, he reaches down, grabs the ankle, and takes control of the leg, or he would if he didn’t get a boot to the face courtesy of another enziguri variation. Shields is a bit rocked while Crystal takes some time to recover. Crystal is getting back up as Shields shakes the cobwebs and The Gaijin Nightmare is the first to strike with a blistering forearm strike. Shields brings Crystal up for Greetings From Crystal Lake, but she uses her good leg to deliver a few knees, slips off, and hits a poisonrana. Both are down, out, and slow to get back to their feet. Crystal is up first and goes right back to the lucha roots as she looks for a headscissors when Shields gets back up, but he counters and drives her face-first into the mat with a sit-out facebuster. Shields brings Crystal up and hooks her for the Dragon suplex. Shields tosses Crystal up and over with the release, but she lands on her feet. Crystal stumbles slightly as she lands on winces in pain as Shiels turns and looks for the 40 Legions clothesline, but Crystal ducks it, hits the ropes, and comes back with a big tilt-a-whirl DDT, spiking Shields. Crystal moves into the cover and hooks the leg


Hiroto Nakata points to two of Shields's fingers draped over the bottom rope and Crystal is a bit upset. Shields is informed he has used the first of his rope breaks. Crystal takes a little bit to try and work out the pain in her legs, Shields wobbly after the attack to the head. Crystal isn’t looking to slow down as she runs in, tilt-a-whirl arm drag, but Shields grabs the arm, counters, and forces her to land on her feet. Crystal’s knee buckles slightly and Shields pulls her into a vicious jaw rocking European uppercut. Shields keeps control of the wrist, sets Crystal, and delivers Frailty, rocking The Burning Rose. Crystal is out on her feet as Shields still has control of the wrist pulls Crystal in, sets her, and hits the backslide driver as the fans cheer MATTOSLIIIIIDE! Shields is directly into the pin off the dangerous move


Yuusuke Takeda: Pinfōru no kekka to shite no anata no shōsha... Matto shīrudo!

Jim Reynolds: Matt Shields with another impressive war on this Wrestle War tour and these people in Japan continue to baffle me as they cheer for him.

Nick Hanson: Well in that match I have to say it was because he showed off his excellent wrestling skills. Crystal Zdunich is a multi-time champion and gave him one heck of a fight, but he won it, and again no cheap tricks.

Jim Reynolds: He is a great wrestler and he has been showing that, but I don’t trust that this clean wrestling thing will last. Once a bastard, always a bastard.

Result: Pinfall

Tren Descarrilado vs. Johnny F’n Towers

At the start of the match, Tren Descarrilado and Johnny Towers come to meet face to face in the center of the ring. Johnny’s already throwing shade, full of obscenities at Tren. Tren just smirks and appears to be talking right back to The Ultraviolent Anarchist. Things escalate verbally until Johnny hauls off and blasts Tren across the jaw with a right hand. Tren’s head snaps to the side and Johnny cocks back for another shot. He holds it though, as The Man Who Feels No Pain slowly turns his attention back to him and fans are given that telltale, devilish smirk. Johnny grins back and just blasts Tren with another shot. Again, Tren eats it and just looks back at him again. Johnny gets more fired up and throws a third one. Once more, Tren slowly looks back to Johnny. Now, Towers starts to look a little confused...maybe even shaken up a little bit. He goes for a fourth shot but Tren snaps into action and catches him under the jaw with an uppercut.

Towers staggers back and Tren just starts unloading on him with right hands, backing him into a corner. Tren keeps him cornered and starts throwing body shots until the referee manages to break them apart. Tren takes a second to tell Senior Official James Greer to get up out of his face and Towers tries to capitalize. He throws himself at Tren and starts firing off forearm shots, pushing the Kingdom member towards the center of the ring again. He grabs Tren’s arm and Irish whips him into the ropes. Towers goes for a lariat on Tren’s rebound but Tren wows the audience - and commentary team - as he drop-slides onto the mat and proceeds to use what’s clearly some newly learned agility as he scurries across the mat on his hands and feet, starting to crawl around Towers. By the time Towers turns back around, Tren’s already coming around behind him again! Towers spins around once more just as Tren springs up off of the mat and nails him with a dropkick, laying him out! Tren lands on his back, kips up and throws his arms out for a loud “TRAIN WRECK’S BACK MOTHERFUCKERS!!!!” The Budokan crowd gives him an unexpected show of respect for seeing something he's never shown before!

From there, it’s more surprises from the man that used to be little more than a powerhouse brawler. Now, he’s running off the ropes with dropkicks, flying forearms, and the like. He’s countering attacks with various types of armdrags and leg takedowns. Towers definitely gets his licks in but he’s clearly never faced an opponent like Tren before. He’s not used to being unable to deal physical pain to someone. Even when he wrenches Tren’s arm behind his back and puts every bit of torque he has into it, Tren, a little sweaty and winded at this point later in the match, just twists out of it, catches Towers behind his waist, and slams him back with a high angled German Suplex. Somehow, Towers rolls up through it and comes in for a big Basement Dropkick to the back of his head. This one seems to rock Tren a bit and he grabs the back of his head. He starts getting up to his feet, looking a little dizzy. Johnny lays in more with brutal punches and forearms. When it looks like he has Tren almost out on his feet, Towers runs off the ropes and comes in for a Lou Thesz Press, but Tren pops him up into the chair, catches him into a sitting position on his shoulders and busts out “One Way Ticket” (Powerbomb Facebuster) with authority!! Tren goes for the first cover of the match and gets a two and a half before Johnny throws the shoulder up. Tren shakes his head, though he looks amused. Maybe even impressed, a little. He starts measuring up for something as Johnny pulls himself to his feet and hits the ropes. Tren runs in for what looks like a lariat but Johnny hits a Pop-Up European Uppercut that sends spit flying out of Tren’s mouth and into the air. There’s such a resounding impact from it, Budokan’s audience reacts.

Crowd: OHHHHHHHH!!!!!

It’s at this point when Towers is trying everything he can to bring Descarrilado down. After the Pop-Up European Uppercut, Towers follows through with a second one, but Descarrilado catches his fist. Gritting his teeth, Towers uses his head -- literally! He connects with his Ultra Stiff Headbutt signature, and while Descarrilado takes a couple of steps back, Towers backpedals and charges him. Descarrilado uses Towers’ momentum against him, lifting him up across his shoulders into a Firemen’s Carry and delivers “Derailed V2” (Gutbuster > DDT > Running Senton)! The fans rise up with high anticipation as Descarrilado smirks and seizes Towers. Placing him in a very precarious-- very familiar!-- position, the Train Wreck levels Johnny FN Towers with “Bullet Train to Hell” (Last of the Dragon)! Descarrilado turns and covers Towers, scoring the three count.


Yuusuke Takeda: Go resseki no minasama, shiai no shōsha... “Ressha no Zangai” TOREN DESCARRILADO!

Nick Hanson: Now that’s a main event, folks! Welcome back, Tren!

Jim Reynolds: BEHOLD. THE. KINGDOM! As if there was any doubt -- no offense, Towers!

Nick Hanson: I’m honestly not surprised.

"Heaven Don't Want Me (And Hell's Afraid I'll Take Over)" by Jackyl resonates throughout the arena as the fans cheer and applaud. Tren rises to his feet and smirks with the utmost confidence. He even allows James Greer to raise his hand in victory. Johnny rolls out of the ring, slight mumbles and grumbles leaving him as he reaches under the apron for… something! Tren takes in the reaction of the crowd and acknowledges their respect. But this proves to be a distraction when Johnny’s back in the ring with a kendo stick! He has the audacity to attack Tren from behind and the fans boo him for this. The referee backs off, knowing what’s about to happen. Through the cowardly assault, Tren grows angrier and he grabs ahold of the weapon mid-swing! Johnny’s eyes slightly widen as the Train Wreck snaps it in two and tosses the broken weapon aside. Beginning to question his decision, Johnny backs up --



--when “Rise” by State of Mine fills the arena!

Jim Reynolds: HEY! You don’t need to be here, CHUMP! Get the f--

Nick Hanson: Shut it, Jim! Damon Cross has EVERY right to come out here; he has a score to settle with Johnny Towers!

The fans are WILD with cheers as the NFW Heavyweight Champion charges down the ramp. Coming through the black curtains, there’s a cute pop for Leina Rael-Debaillion as she tries to follow her Pops, but her mother Danielle is quick to pull her back. Leina yells “C’MON, LEMME AT THIS B*TCH!” while Danni holds her back. Back on track, Damon wields his signature black cane and enters the ring, glaring daggers at Johnny. Tren looks between the two before he shares a few words with the Crow, his longtime rival. Cross and Descarrilado exchange words for a moment longer before Towers grabs the broken half of the kendo stick with the handle. Before either man can react, Towers drives it against Descarrilado’s throat HARD! The fans boo loudly, and while Descarrilado has a coughing fit for air, Cross swings for Towers -- only Towers ducks out of the way and escapes! Looking between the two, Cross chooses to check on Descarrilado instead of pursuing Towers who escapes through the crowd.

Nick Hanson: Damn! Towers gets away -- again! That man is a coward...

Jim Reynolds: In his defense, he does NOT want to deal with Cross AND Descarrilado at the same time. That’s a death wish!

Tren’s visibly pissed off with the fact that Johnny got a cheap shot on him. He turns towards Damon, narrows his eyes, and the camera’s mic can pick up his words: “I didn’t need help, Crow. I had that stupid fucker.” Damon tries to argue with him, saying “I need to get him back for the shit he did to Sylvia and Ronnie. Besides, I don’t need a distraction when we go to war.” The two narrow their eyes and move in close, nose-to-nose when Leina’s warning reaches them. Johnny’s snuck back in the ring and knocks the Challenger into the Champion, attempting to create more tension.

Instead, he’s met with Tren and Damon turning towards HIM!

Tren smashes Johnny with a discus elbow smash -- that sends him right into Damon who spins him into a familiar position! WEIGHT OF THE WORLD! Tren even shoves Johnny out of the ring with his massive right boot, and without hesitation, he turns right back towards Damon. The two of them are in each other’s faces, Danielle and Leina staring from the entrance stage, and the fans rise to their feet with excitement…

...but alas, Collision #112 closes out with the NFW logo and the men at the core.