NFW Trauma #52! 11/13/2021!

Seth Ernst: Hello and welcome to NFW Trauma! We are LIVE here in Budokan!!

Miranda Augustino: Buckle up bitches! We’re about to kick this shit off, fast! I’m getting word that we’re already having to go backstage! Let’s turn it over to the cameras!

Ana Evans vs. Solomon Graham

As the show comes back to the ring, Solomon Graham and Ana Evans are seen getting a once over by the referee before the signal to start the match is thrown causing the bell to sound. Ana charged at Solomon, looking to catch him with a dropkick, but the bigger of the two dodged it and the smaller woman ended up landing on the mat instead of connecting with her intended target. It took a moment, but Ana got back to her feet, turning towards Solomon with a frown on her face as she charged at him again. This time, she was met with a hard lariat causing the smaller person to flip and land on the mat roughly. She arched her back up a touch but didn’t make a noise, even after she was yanked to her feet. Graham went for a headlock, but Evans threw an elbow into his side then quickly ducked away from the taller competitor. She quickly moved to kick Graham in the back of the knee, causing it to buckle and sending him down to one knee and bringing him down closer to her level. Evans launched herself towards Graham again, this time hitting a beautiful dropkick straight into his lower back. The taller of the two lurched forward, landing on his hands, but almost instantly an annoyed look crossed his face before he shoved himself up, getting back to his feet. He turned on his heel to face his opponent and swiftly made his way towards Evans, hitting her with a vicious spinning backfist, catching the smaller woman on the skull, sending her stumbling towards the ropes thanks to the impact. As Ana came off of the ropes, having composed herself after a few moments, Solomon scooped her up and hit her with a Shattered Neck Brilliance! He went for the pin, and the referee immediately went down to the mat for the count.

Backstage, we see Dakota Winters, she’s looking around, a little nervous as she stands in the interview area. Suddenly, the lights flicker and when they come back, we see Siervientas De Yum Kimil standing there as Dakota jumps back and right into Amy Connors who grins and licks her lips seductively. Dakota looks back and jumps right back towards the other three women as Amy laughs and you hear a squeal from Dakota as she bolts straight up.

Dakota Winters: Ummmm… well… that happened I guess…

Profita grins as she motions for Amy to come over and the woman does, before dropping to her knees right beside Profita who pats her on the head.

La Profita: My apologies, Miss Winters, our dear Amy is a little bit frisky it seems tonight. We’ll have to calm her down later.

Dakota Winters: Amy is a freak, plain and simple, but you guys requested this time.

La Profita: That we did, Miss Winters. It’s funny to us that nobody has even stepped up to try and lay claim to the Trios Titles that we so proudly wear now. It’s almost like the rest of the trios teams are scared of us or something.

Dakota Winters: I really don’t think that’s the case.

La Profita: What could it possibly be then? Tell you what, Mister Calloway, Miss Santiago, why don’t we make this match easy for you then for WrestleWar. Why don’t both of you gather up all the trios teams you can and put them all against us to see if anyone can take the titles from us. Let’s have a good gauntlet match, but the only catch is, we enter last since you know, we are the champions.

Dakota Winters: That’s some big bravado from you, Profita, challenging the entire trios division to try and defeat you.

La Profita: Well, to put it simply, if we beat each and every team in one go, who else is there for us to prove ourselves to? It’s really that simple, this is the chance for us to prove just how good and just how dangerous we are as a unit.

As Profita is speaking, we see Amy, her arms wrapped around the leg of Profita as she chuckles and looks up at the three women.

Lady Death: And then, once we beat everyone, death will rule the world and we will be the harbingers of fate.

The four of them laugh as the lights flicker once again and in an instant, they’re all gone as Dakota stands there.
Once again within the Nippon Budokan, the camera takes in the familiar surroundings of the Haven. The painting of the Sakura trees hangs on the wall opposite of the door. The four stone pillars in the corners of the room hold up beautiful Japanese vases. The cherrywood coffee table sits in the center with a Japanese tea set on top. Closely around the table are a small cooler, a black leather loveseat, and a matching black recliner. Stepping into the camera’s view are two people, the Hostess of the Haven and her son. Dressed in kimonos, hers pink and his blue, they politely bow towards the camera and smile.

Hikaru Page: Koni’chiwa, mi’naa. Welcome to another session of Hikaru’s Haven. Watashi no name Peiji Hikaru. This is my son...

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Watashi no name Peiji-Yamamoto Minoru! It’s nice to be here today.

He bounces with excitement. She giggles softly and folds her hands in front of her.

Hikaru Page: On the last episode of Collision, I was interviewing Gallus Mag. It seems the return of Hikaru’s Haven was so well received that Misutā Sutībun Burodi requested my services for the rest of the NFW Tour in Japan. It is my honor.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: On today’s episode of Trauma, we have a special guest for everyone. He is so special he is out of this world! Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Captain Cosmo!

Captain Cosmo then enters the room, with a bag of some description in hand, and his eyes go wide as he awkwardly waves to the camera.

Captain Cosmo: Ah yes! Hello friends and fans of Captain Cosmo! Hello Mr. Camera Fellow!

He then turns to Hikaru and Minoru and waves to them as well.

Captain Cosmo: Hello friend Hikaru and friend Minoru!

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Kon'nichiwa, Kosumo Senchō!

Looking around the set, Cosmo points to various different things, admiring the whole setup.

Captain Cosmo: This is quite the wonderful set you have here, friend Hikaru!

She smiles and politely bows to him. Her son mirrors her.

Hikaru Page: Thank you, Captain. Please take a seat on the recliner. Would you like something to drink? We have ginger tea with honey and Fiji water. I cannot offer you cold sake as you are booked to compete.

Cosmo nods and takes a seat, placing the bag down beside his seat.

Captain Cosmo: Oh! Captain Cosmo does not drink alcohol anyway, friend Hikaru! Captain Cosmo’s body cannot process it correctly! However, he would certainly accept some ginger honey tea!

Smiling, Hikaru carefully takes the teapot in her hands and pours some tea into Cosmo’s cup. She looks at her son, who smiles and nods, and she serves him tea. Finally, she pours herself a cup, sets the teapot down, and they sit down on the loveseat. Minoru looks up to Cosmo and smiles.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Please tell us about yourself, Kosumo Senchō! Li-chan has only told me a little.

Captain Cosmo: Well truthfully, most of Captain Cosmo’s life is unknown! Before he started doing the wrestling, Captain Cosmo remembers waking up in a hospital bed of some sort! And all he could remember was that he is the greatest Captain to ever travel the Cosmos and that he is the protector of the Cosmic Pug! Oh! And that he is the number one enemy of the Emu Federation and their army of duck-billed platypuses!

On one side, Hikaru is most definitely confused by the Captain’s origin story. On the other side, Minoru is over-the-moon excited, his eyes shimmering brightly.

Hikaru Page: Ano… that is, um… very fascinating, Captain.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Sugoi! I want to travel the cosmos too, Kosumo Senchō!

Taking a moment, Hikaru quietly sips her tea and places the cup back down on the table. She folds her hands on her lap and offers a little smile.

Hikaru Page: What, exactly, brought you to professional wrestling? I did a little research and this is actually your first year in the sport.

Cosmo briefly turns his attention to Minoru.

Captain Cosmo: Travelling the Cosmos can be quite dangerous, friend Minoru! But when you’re an older human, perhaps you will be able to join Captain Cosmo on one of his adventures!

The Captain then focuses back on Hikaru and the question asked of him.

Captain Cosmo: Well, friend Hikaru! Captain Cosmo is not that great at fighting nor is he that strong! So, since he is responsible for finding the Cosmic Pug before the Emu Federation gets their hands on him, Captain Cosmo decided to start doing the wrestling to toughen himself up! After all! The fate of the universe is at stake if the Emu Federation gets their hands on the Cosmic Pug!

Cosmo then proceeds to take a drink of his tea and his eyes widen in delight.

Captain Cosmo: Wow! This tea is very wonderful! Did you make this yourself, friend Hikaru?!

She acknowledges his compliment with a smile.

Hikaru Page: Arigato, Captain. I prepare all the tea I serve whether it’s here or at home. Nothing but the best organic ingredients.

Her son eagerly nods to confirm this. He takes a sip of his own tea and grins.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Kosumo Senchō, in your quest to grow strong and rescue the Cosmic Pug, are you looking to pursue any of the championship gold here on Trauma?

Captain Cosmo: Great question, friend Minoru! And to answer your question, Captain Cosmo has a secret for you! We’ll make sure to whisper so the cameras do not pick this up!

Cosmo sits forward, Minoru leans in closer, and the Captain whispers.

Captain Cosmo: Captain Cosmo heard that if you win championships in the wrestling, you get more monies! And the more monies Captain Cosmo has, the higher the chances he can find the Cosmic Pug!

Cosmo now sits back in his chair, taking another drink of his tea.

Captain Cosmo: Now you make sure to keep that a secret, friend Minoru!

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Hai!

And yet… everyone who is listening to this interview can hear everything. Perhaps Minoru is just going with it because the Captain makes him happy. Hikaru is certainly a little perplexed, but she giggles softly and leans back against the loveseat. She thinks about another question.

Hikaru Page: If I recall correctly, the 6th of October was the finale of the fourth annual Vlad Blackheart Memorial Tournament...

Before she can continue, the little man puffs his cheeks and folds his arms.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Hmph! Kai is a traitor! He lead the Zion invasion at the Finals and cost Xander the win. He is a bad man who dishonors NFW!

Hikaru Page: Mino-kun, shhh… It is not our war to fight. But now I can’t help but wonder...

She faces their guest with a shimmer of curiosity in her eyes.

Hikaru Page: ...how do you feel about what happened, Captain?

The Captain shakes his head.

Captain Cosmo: It was quite the travesty that took place at the Tournament of the Memorial to Vlad the Blackheart! And Captain Cosmo’s best friend, Xander, was the victim!

He takes another sip of his tea.

Captain Cosmo: Captain Cosmo does not have any ill will towards any of the humans he knows! He also does the wrestling for both companies! However, Captain Cosmo does not agree with what happened! Like friend Minoru, he believes it was rather dishonorable to have that incident take place at such a sacred event!

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Yeah, you tell them, Kosumo Senchō! This will not stand!

The boy’s excitement is contagious. Still, Hikaru frowns, leans forward, and picks up her teacup. She enjoys a couple of sips before speaking up.

Hikaru Page: How are you feeling about your upcoming match with Tanahashi Mayumi?

Cosmo’s eyes go wide as he finishes off his cup of tea and nods.

Captain Cosmo: Ah yes! Friend Mayumi! Captain Cosmo is very much looking forward to doing the wrestling with her! She is quite the athlete, however, Captain Cosmo promises his many friends and fans that he will do his best to overcome the challenge she will present!

Hikaru Page: I believe it will be a very good match, Captain.

She smiles and finishes the rest of her tea before setting the empty cup down. Minoru, meanwhile, looks towards the bag Cosmo brought with him to the interview. His curiosity sparks and he faces their guest.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Ano, Kosumo Senchō? I have been wondering what is inside of the bag?

Captain Cosmo: Oh! Captain Cosmo almost forgot! Captain Cosmo thanks you for reminding him, friend Minoru!

The Captain then reaches down, picks up the bag he brought with him, and begins to rummage around in it before removing a wrapped up rectangular-shaped box and hands it to Minoru.

Captain Cosmo: This is for you, friend Minoru!

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: For me?

Cosmo nods before putting his hand back into the bag and moments later removes a smaller wrapped up rectangular-shaped box and he hands this one to Hikaru.

Captain Cosmo: And this is for you, friend Hikaru!

Hikaru Page: Oh! Why thank you, Captain. We were not expecting this.

She looks at her son whose eager to open his present.

Hikaru Page: Go ahead, Mino-kun.

Of course, the child is the first to open his gift. His eyes light up as he holds up a custom-made blue and silver cape.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Sugoiii! Arigato, Kosumo Senchō!

Her son’s happiness always makes her smile. It warms her heart so. Hikaru then carefully unravels her present and her eyes light up at the jewelry box.

Hikaru Page: Sugoi… It is beautifully made out of a cherry blossom tree. Thank you very much, Captain.

Opening it, she takes a look inside and smiles at the details. All the while Minoru rises up from the loveseat and dons his new cape that, coincidentally, matches his kimono. He grins from ear to ear and looks at Cosmo.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Is it okay if I hug you, Kosumo Senchō?

Captain Cosmo: Of course, friend Minoru!

As Minoru moves around the table to the other side, Cosmo leans forward and outstretches his arms as Minoru embraces him.

Captain Cosmo: Captain Cosmo noticed you liked friend Leina’s cape, so he decided he would make you one too!

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Hai! Arigato! I really appreciate this.

Of course, Hikaru smiles at the sweetness. Cosmo seems to be very good with kids.

Hikaru Page: Is there anything else you’d like to share with everyone, Captain?

Captain Cosmo: Yes! The most important message Captain Cosmo can deliver to both of you, the fans and friends watching at home!

The Captain is about to say his infamous line but then pauses and turns to Minoru.

Captain Cosmo: Would friend Minoru like to say it with Captain Cosmo?!

The little one grins from ear to ear.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Yes please!

Together, they face the camera and with energetic vigor…

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Emyū o shin'yō shinaide kudasai!

Captain Cosmo: DON’T TRUST EMUS!

She can’t help but giggle. They’re both really into this! Rising up from the loveseat, she regards the camera and folds her hands in front of her.

Hikaru Page: Thank you for joining us. Please enjoy the rest of Trauma!

Mayumi Tanahashi vs. Captain Cosmo

The fan favorites circle for a bit before shaking hands. Captain Cosmo raises up his hand and smiles “Test of might” Mayumi giggles and tells him it’s strength before she accepts and surprises him, using her lower center of gravity to her advantage. Captain Cosmo then delivers a kick to the midsection to break out, and Mayumi hunches “Captain Cosmo is sorry friend Mayumi.” Mayumi stands up and tells him it’s okay, then hits him with a big forearm strike, then a second and a third sending him relling back as she tells him she’s not sorry, they’re fighting. “We are indeed friend Mayumi” Captain Cosmo runs in for a clothesline but Mayumi ducks under it and delivers a dropkick. Captain Cosmo goes back into the ropes as Mayumi kips up. Cosmo is there with a shoulder tackle to bring her down, but she rolls through, pops up and delivers a headscissors that takes the galactic visitor down. Mayumi makes a cover and gets a close 2 count. The Tokyo crowd is very behind her as she connects with a step up enziguri to Captain Cosmo to stun her Alien friend before she connects with the Kawaii Kutter. Mayumi quickly covers


Mayumi looks up at Nigel Potter with a bit of disappointment, but she nods and brings Captain Cosmo to his feet. There’s another handshake before Mayumi shoots Cosmo into the corner, but he doesn’t come back, instead he hangs on the ropes and waves at Mayumi. Mayumi rushes in and he catches the Sky Child with a drop toe hold that bounces her off the middle rope and allows him to hit a German suplex that the crowd cheers for. “Arigatō. Captain Cosmo appreciates your cheers and any assistance in locating the cosmic pug. Actually… Uchū no pagu o mita koto ga arimasu ka. Mayumi puts her hand on his shoulder and smiles as she looks out at the crowd. “Uchū no pagu o sagashiteimasu”. She explains the differences and compliments his Japanese, then she hits him with a sharp chop to the chest and whips him across the ropes. Mayumi hits a Japanese arm drag, kips up and delivers a pele kick and she’s rolling along as she looks for the tornado DDT, gets pushed off and met with a Cosmo Kick out of nowhere. Cosmo made the cover


Both competitors slowly get to their feet, turn to each other and then some music begins to play and they seem almost entranced. The sounds of Tequilla began to play and both Mayumi and Cosmo begin to swing the arms and circle around, the thumbs go up as the music kicks in more and now it’s the classic pee wee herman back and forth hands a bit, and then they go into the Carlton dance before raising their hands high as everyone yells out “TEQUILA!” Nigel Potter blows his whistle and holds up a yellow card for both of them, but they are both shocked. “What just happened? Captain Cosmo does not even know that song.” Nigel Potter puts the yellow cards back and gives them both a warning instead when Mayumi grabs Captain Cosmo’s hand “Do you think it was the Emu Federation?” Captain Cosmo is absolutely shocked “Oh no, could they have learned sorcery? We must search.” Mayumi agrees and they exit the ring, They search around ringside, Cosmo goes over near the announce table, Mayumi looks under the ring and pulls out a Kapibara-Sun plushie which she hugs before tossing out to the crowd. Nigel Potter warns them to get back in the ring before he starts his count, but both are intent on finding the evil emus


The search continues with Cosmo crawling under the ring. Potter reaches a 10 count and warns both with red cards, but they continue searching, Cosmo coming out from the other side of the ring with an autographed program, three NFW shirts, a Tanahashi Takoyaki shirt, a Sky Child shirt, two Captain Cosmo shirts and a a stuffed Don Quijote Donpen plushie, all of which go to the crowd as Potter reaches the count of thirteen and Cosmo is made aware of the potential red card, much to his dismay.


“FRIEND MAYUMI, WE MUST GET BACK IN THE RING!” Mayumi turns and starts sprinting as Captain Cosmo slides into the ring and encourages Mayumi. The Sky Child makes it just in time and the crowd roars in delight as Nigel Pitter blows his whistle and gives both of them yellow cards. “OI! I HAVE HAD ENOUGH NONSENSE! THE RULES WILL BE FOLLOWED!” Captain Cosmo and Mayumi both apologize with Mayumi teaching Cosmo how to say Gomen'nasai. Potter warns them, they nod, shake hands and lock up. Captain Cosmo gets the better of Mayumi this time as he slips behind and looks for a German suplex, but it’s blocked and Mayumi slips behind and connects with a backstabber followed by a second rope springboard moonsault for a 2 count.

Mayumi was a little disappointed to not get the count, but she headed up to the top and readied herself for a bit move before Captain Cosmo rolled to the other side of the ring. Mayumi hopped down, ran to the other side, went up and back to the complete opposite side of the ring. Mayumi hopped down, ran over, jumped up like she was going to go to the top, but when Cosmo started rolling away, Mayumi jumped up to the second rope, pushed off and hit a big leg drop. Mayumi quickly followed with It's Just MAGIC, and then went back up top, posed and yelled out “FLY WITH MEEEEEE!” before she leapt off connecting with her Final Flight MK2! Mayumi makes the cover


Umi Toriyama: Pinfōru no kekka to shite no anata no shōsha... Tanahashi Mayumi.

Seth Ernst: Well Mayumi Tanahashi impressive tonight in singles action in a very… interesting match.

Miranda Augustino: Was that wrestling or a variety show? The only thing missing was a visit from an exotic animal guy.

Seth Ernst: As long as he doesn’t bring Emu’s, we’re not supposed to trust them.

Back in the ring Mayumi has her hand raised by Nigel Potter before she goes to the middle rope and poses for a few pictures, blows some kisses out to the fans, and waves down to her mother, father, and uncle. She hops off the ropes as Captain Cosmo is getting to his feet. She offers to help him up, then gives him a quick hug and a bow. Captain Cosmo returns the bow as the fans cheer for both their hometown girl and the strange galactic visitor

The scene opens backstage with a blank backdrop. Standing side by side are ISIS and Kaede Tanabe. ISIS is standing on the left, Kaede is standing on the right.

ISIS: At the Vlad Blackheart Memorial IV we had a plan. Lana, we were supposed to get rid of you once and for all. A dead clock is right twice a day. Not only did you use nefarious means to escape with a victory but you had a surprise of your own bringing your older brother and your cousin to NFW. Lana, thank them for being able to live to fight another day. If it wasn’t for them, the Vlad Blackheart Memorial IV would have been your last day as a professional wrestler. Alas, what’s done is done. Your family managed to upstage what was supposed to be grand debut of The Chrysanthemum Shield!

ISIS's turn to scoff.

ISIS: Daniel Corvin, Rowena Byrne don’t think me and Jenn forgot what happened at The Memorial. We haven’t. Don’t take our lack of physical retaliation as a sign of weakness. Gandhi said to lose patience is to lose the battle. We have all the patience in the world. We’re not animals. We’re not savages. We have more class than everyone else in this company.

Rowena Byrne, my patience is going to be rewarded. The beating you are about to receive has been weeks in the making. Like a small snowball slowly rolling down the hill picking up more snow, the snowball that will consume you is huge in scope. And there is NOTHING you can do to stop it.

ISIS smirks. Beside her, Kaede Tanabe forces a smile, pressing her hands together and brings her index fingers up to her lips.

Kaede Tanabe: Well said, dear.

Kaede says to the side, at ISIS, before looking to the camera.

Kaede Tanabe: Charlie Grace. I’ll be perfectly honest. Woman to woman. Manager to manager. Businesswoman to businesswoman. I respect your eye for talent. I do. It’s no doubt you know how to pick them when it comes to clients. Unfortunately for you, so do I. Better in fact. See, what you’ve got in front of you is second generation talent. Nothing to bat an eye at. Alas, what I have in front of me, tonight, is a new chapter in this business. No! No...a whole new volume. A new legacy begins tonight. Tonight, I present to the Corvin Dynasty, perfection. I present...Utopia.

She turns her hands and motions at ISIS, presenting the pure, physical specimen beside her. Kaede places her hands together again and gives a smug smile.

Kaede Tanabe: Ja ne! See you out at the ring.

She turns to ISIS, they fist bump and walk past the camera.
The cameras shift backstage to the interview area where Dakota Winters sits in one chair in a softly lit room. In the other chair, beside her, sits Yuka Hirata of the Chrysanthemum Shield.

Dakota Winters: Hello NFW fans. Dakota Winters here, with Yuka Hirata. Thanks for taking the time for this interview.

Yuka Hirata: Sure. Whatever.

Dakota nods and turns more towards Yuka to give her full attention and focus.

Dakota Winters: So, let’s start off with the obvious: how does it feel to be wrestling here in your home country? How long’s it been since you were able to perform in front of your countrymen?

Yuka smiles just slightly and presses her fingers together.

Yuka Hirata: I was brought up to take pride in where I come from. I think everyone should. Find something about where you’re from to be proud of. It just happens that my greatest passion is the passion of all of Japan, and that’s professional wrestling. To come here and wrestle after almost two years is...it’s nice. You don’t realize how homesick you’ve been until you get back and it hits you.

Dakota Winters: I can’t even imagine. I get homesick being out of state. Living and working out of country has to be much more intense, huh?

Yuka just nods solemnly, watching Dakota, before the woman continues on with the interview.

Dakota Winters: You’ve come and gone in this company a few times but you’ve said you’re here to stay now. Tell me, what are your goals and aspirations in NFW?

Yuka Hirata: I want what anyone in this business does. I wanna prove that I’m one of the baddest bitches in this sport. The SBS are gonna prove to the entire world why we’re the best trio around, and I challenge anyone else: square up if you think you bad!

Dakota Winters: So is that a bid for the Trios Championships?

Yuka Hirata: Obviously!

Dakota nods, rubbing her hands together a bit. This is starting to get good. Yuka looks at her a little suspiciously.

Dakota Winters: Alright, so we’re gonna play some name association now. Is that cool?

Yuka shrugs her shoulders and throws up one hand as she lifts her head off of it and adjusts her position.

Dakota Winters: So let’s begin. Let’s start with some competitive trios who are also vying for those trios belts, shall we? Tee Bee Em.

Yuka Hirata: Who?

Dakota Winters: The Beau--excuse me--THE Beautification Movement.

Yuka Hirata: Oh. Trash.

Dakota Winters: The Mancini Syndicate.

Yuka Hirata: Don’t get me started. Mafia schtick doesn’t fucking scare me.

Yuka makes a jerking off motion with her hand and rolls her eyes.

Dakota Winters: The Corvin Dynasty.

Yuka makes a “meh” face.”

Yuka Hirata: I’ll give credit where credit’s due but, eh.

Dakota Winters: Coda?!

Yuka looks at Dakota, a little bewildered before she notices that Dakota Winters is looking up and past her. The Tokyo native finally looks around on the other side of her where she suddenly stands up just as...Coda walks up into the shot! The two women come face to face, scowling at each other.

Yuka Hirata: The fuck do you want?

Coda stares right into Yuka’s eyes, her cheek twitching with pent up anger.

Coda: We will fight?

Yuka closes her eyes, turning to the side for a moment as she tries to maintain her cool. Finally, she turns back to Coda and tries to press up on her but Coda doesn’t budge back, so much as an inch.

Yuka Hirata: Look here, bitch. I’ve told you time and time again. Leave me the fuck alone!

Dakota Winters: No no no, wait! This is good! Let’s talk about you two next!

Dakota stands up just as Yuka turns around and sticks a finger up in her face.

Yuka Hirata: No! I said I’m not wasting my time with this shit!

Coda: You are a coward!

Yuka spins back around and gets back up in Coda’s face.

Yuka Hirata: FUCK YOU!

Yuka shoves Coda back as hard as she can. Coda stumbles, her injured knee almost giving out but she steps in and shoves Yuka right back. Yuka stumbles back into Dakota and the interviewer goes down right before Yuka lunges forward right at Coda. The two wrestlers are now locked together, throwing wild fists back and forth right in the interview area. Security rushes in to pull the two women apart. Coda grasps and claws at Yuka, trying to get at her. Yuka’s feet lash out, trying to kick the Seoul Samurai and she winds up catching her in the knee. Coda goes down but security helps her up to escort her out while the others hold Yuka back. The scuffle continues as security fights to keep them separated when the shot abruptly cuts away.

ISIS w/Kaede Tanabe vs. Rowena Byrne w/Charlie Grace

The moment the bell rings, Kaede Tanabe’s offering some final hype encouragement to ISIS while Charlie Grace does the same for Rowena Byrne. Both women turn from their corners, towards each other. ISIS comes out towards the center of the ring and Rowena literally twists around and drops down, planting her hands on the mat, feet flat as well with her legs bent at the knee at an angle that shows obvious, great flexibility. She looks up at ISIS with a cheshire little grin that - with the white contacts in her eyes - just looks unnerving as hell. ISIS even stops in the middle of a beeline towards the rookie wrestler and gives her a “what the hell” look. Rowena holds that eerie grin, tilting her head from side to side, as if mimicking a curious animal...or demon. She literally crawls around on the mat in a circle, watching ISIS as the Utopian Female never takes her eyes off of her. ISIS takes a moment to look at Kaede as if wondering what the hell’s going on. Kaede’s just as bewildered as her client is and throws her hands up. A quick glance to Charlie Grace shows the blonde woman simply standing by with a stoic, barely noticeable smirk on her face. She appears almost regal in her stance. ISIS takes a step towards Rowena and starts jaw jacking at her when the young woman literally HISSES up at her. ISIS steps back in alarm, not expecting this before she just lunges and reaches down to stomp on Rowena.

Like a slippery little cockroach, however, Rowena propels herself forward and rolls past ISIS. She pops up onto her feet and ISIS turns around right into a flurry of what look to be surprisingly precise kicks to the thighs and ribs. ISIS starts to waver from the punishment to her legs and Rowena grabs her for an Irish Whip but the Utopian Female reverses it with her greater power and sends Byrne into the ropes. Byrne hops up onto the top rope in a spider monkey pose for a split second before jumping back at ISIS with a banshee like shriek. She takes ISIS down and starts throwing wild forearms and elbows. ISIS gets her guard up, defending until Byrne decides to jump up and freak out the frans with a wide eyed, teeth bared, tongue out look. ISIS takes this time to scramble up to her feet and back into a corner, looking at Rowena like she’s insane. Byrne comes running for a corner attack but ISIS catches her in the face with an extended boot. Byrne staggers back but is grabbed and whipped violently into the corner before her bigger opponent runs in for a big corner splash. ISIS steps back and runs in for another corner splash, flattening Rowena but before Byrne can slump to the mat, ISIS picks her up and sits her on the turnbuckle. She climbs up, looking for a Superplex but Byrne blatantly digs her nails at ISIS’ eyes, sending her stumbling back to the mat. Byrne looks for a diving crossbody but ISIS somehow catches her, holds her for a moment and runs to the ropes, springing back off of them with Rowena in her arms for a moonsault fallaway slam right into a cover.


ISIS sits up, pulling Rowena up by her hair which gets her a chiding by the referee but she ignores it as she just slips Byrne right into a rear waistlock and hits her with a chain of three consecutive German Suplexes. ISIS sits up, yelling to the crowd before rubbing at her eyes for a moment but when she finally turns over to put eyes on her opponent, coming up to one knee herself, Byrne goes from flat on her back to suddenly shooting up on her hands and feet into a Spider Walk, belly up. Again, ISIS freezes as she just stares at her! Rowena grins big again, tilting her head from side to side, this time upside down. ISIS doesn’t move until Byrne suddenly scurries towards her which startles ISIS into falling back on her ass and back crawls away until she feels the ropes and rolls out of the ring. She turns to ask Kaede Tanabe what the fuck is wrong with this crazy little bitch! She then turns to yell over at Charlie Grace, asking HER what’s wrong with this crazy little bitch! Meanwhile, Rowena’s up on her feet, she hits the ropes and comes sprinting across the ring to hit a corkscrew plancha over the top rope and sends ISIS crashing to the floor with her on top of her. Byrne gets up to her feet, grabs the barricade and leans over, hissing at the front row audience, startling the shit out of them. She grabs ISIS and throws her back into the ring before climbing up onto the apron then the top turnbuckle. She comes diving off with a 450 Splash right onto ISIS and hooks the leg!


Right at the call of “Two”, Byrne looks up and screeches at Antonio Leone, sending the referee scurrying back to get the hell away from her. She Ring crawls over ISIS, towards the referee, sending him into a fright for a moment before slowly rising to her feet and turning back towards her opponent. She calls for ISIS to get to her feet before she starts throwing kicks again. This time, it looks like she’s attempting Total Insanity but as she goes for that final Crescent Kick, ISIS catches her foot, spins her around and sets her up, she turns back towards the center of the ring and hits a devastating Leg Hook Saito Suplex! ISIS slaps the mat, getting fired up and climbs to the top, looking for Celestial Star Splash (Shooting Star Press)! As she starts getting ready to jump though, she spots Charlie Grace up on the apron and hesitates. Kaede Tanabe comes around to that side, grabs Grace by the leg and yanks her down to the floor! She starts digging into her bag for her famous pepper spray but when she pulls it out and gets ready to hit Grace with it, Daniel Corvin has appeared from the crowd and grabs it out of her hand. Kaede looks on both sides of her, seeing she’s trapped. ISIS, unfortunately, has become distracted enough that Rowena’s back on her feet and runs up to hit a Frankensteiner off the top rope, but she does roll through it up and manage to come up on her feet, leaning across the ropes. She catches Byrne running at her and steps out with a big superkick that kicks the taste right of her mouth! The referee, meanwhile is distracted by trying to order Daniel and Charlie away from Kaede. ISIS is shouting at him to pay attention to the match when Lana Corvin comes sliding into the ring and hits ISIS with a brutal running clothesline from hell so hard, it knocks ISIS flat on her ass.

The referee turns around just in time to see Lana helping Rowena up. He starts to order her out of the ring but Lana just pie faces Antonio Leone to the mat and he calls for the bell. This match is over! Rowena and Lana begin to put the boots to ISIS while Daniel and Charlie hold Kaede back from doing anything to help but the crowd stirs as Jenn Drew comes running out to the ring. She jumps up onto the apron, springboards in and Missile Dropkicks Lana Corvin down. Byrne grabs Drew and knees her in the stomach then whips her into the ropes but Drew counters with a Slingblade! This is enough for Daniel to let go of Kaede before sliding into the ring and he blindsides her from behind. Lana and Rowena get back to their feet and now the three start putting the boots to Jenn. ISIS gets up and goes for Rowena and the two start brawling. It’s three on two until Nippon Budokan...goes...NUTS!! S.B.S’ Masami Nishikiayama comes sprinting down the walkway as fast as her legs can carry her and she baseball slides into the ring! She jukes under a clothesline from Daniel and slams right into Lana, hitting her with a lariat that sends her out of the ring. Charlie sees Lana hit the floor and is distracted long enough for Kaede to catch her with a sloppy but effective enough punch to the jaw. Grace goes down and scrambles away! Jenn Drew makes it up and helps ISIS get Rowena off of her and the duo of First Class Bitches send the rookie out onto the floor before they join Masami in turning attention to Daniel.

Fearless, he goes right for ISIS as the biggest one but Jenn and Masami also converge on him. Masami and ISIS use their combined power to throw him into the ropes while Jenn hits the other side, runs in and shotgun dropkicks him through the ropes to the floor. He pops back up and sticks his arms out to help Charlie Grace keep Lana and Rowena back. Grace remains eerily calm while Rowena hisses at the women in the ring. Lana and Daniel talk a little trash while ISIS and Jenn lean over the ropes, beckoning them to come back in. Right behind them, Masami hunches down in a sort of spear ready pose, waiting if they do but Kaede gets into the ring and calls her girls back as the brawl comes to an end.

Seth Ernst: If anyone thought this was over between the Corvin Dynasty and FCB, I think they were dead wrong!

Miranda Augustino: Damn right, Seth! Looks like this has spread to involve the Chrysanthemum Shield now, too!

We go to the hallways of the Budokan, a fun backstage romp around the busy crew, friends, family, and wrestlers all moving about. One coming fresh off a victory is Mayumi Tanahashi who can’t seem to stop smiling. She’s still in her ring gear but did trade the fairy wings for a pink Sky Child track jacket. She was with a Japanese woman in her early 40’s; she had her own custom track jacket over some simple jeans and a Darth Vader Kanji Shirt. The simple double stripes, the name on the back, they’re almost the same as Mayumi, yet completely the opposite. Where Mayumi had pink and rainbow, her guest had black and silver. Mayumi had Sky Child in an adorable bubble font with a sky and flying fairies below. Her guest has Tokyo Terror in sharp jagged letters, blood dripping from each.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Yes, Captain Cosmo is a very delightful guy. I was so happy to have an honorable and entertaining opponent tonight in front of my friends, and my parents, and Uncle Tomo, and there were so many people out there. I was kind of glad you said you would watch from back here like you used to. It didn’t make me nervous, it pumped me up. Thank you for coming Nakajima-Sama

Haruki Nakajima: Of course. I would never miss the Tokyo debut of my little Sky Child. In the Budokan no less. I only got Korakuen Hall when I made my return from my trip.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Well I mean I’m not like back back. I’m gonna stay here through the new year, but then it’s back to I think Chicago for most of the show still.

Haruki Nakajima: With your new tag team partner?

Mayumi’s smile quickly fades away and she rolls her eyes.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Really? You too? Minoru said the same thing, and my parents, and uncle Oru, pretty sure Isa would say the same thing. “You two worked really well together. Those were some creative combinations, we don’t even know why you don’t like her.”

Haruki Nakajima: Well maybe you should shut up and listen to them. You don’t have any reason to hate her. She didn’t embarrass you, just your idiot brother, and he’s an idiot.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Oru is not an idiot and she… I mean they were… I was ready to…

Lassindra Haliday: Ready to thank me for putting aside my ego and working with you to win.

Mayumi sighs and hangs her head for a second, then looks at her senpai and sighs.

Mayumi Tanahashi: It’s the big blonde bitch, isn’t it?

Haruki Nakajima chuckles and then forces her student to turn and face Lassindra Haliday who stood there with a slight smile on her face, black yoga pants, and a Tanahashi Takoyaki shirt she had taken the sleeves off of.

Haruki Nakajima: No, don’t see a big blonde bitch. I see a powerhouse. I see a tough fighter, I see someone who would like to chop you in the throat and I might give her permission if you keep being stupid.

Mayumi Tanahashi: SENPAI!

Mayumi seems shocked, almost betrayed as her trainer, her teacher, her mentor, even she is with Lass on this?

Haruki Nakajima: Get over whatever it is you have with this one. You two can be great if you learn to actually work together instead of just trying to make sure you’re not the one that loses. Mayumi, you were wonderful tonight, I want to go watch more wrestling.

Haruki Nakajima turns to Lassindra first and gives her a respectful bow, which is returned. Nakajima then turns to Mayumi and they exchange bows. Mayumi turns to Lass and rolls her eyes again.

Mayumi Tanahashi: What do you--

Mayumi stops herself and takes a deep breath.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Kon'nichiwa Lassindra. That’s a cool shirt. Did you wear that...

Lassindra Haliday: It’s a cute shirt. That match you had tonight was… interesting. Congratulations on winning.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Thanks. I probably should have said “you did well” last week. The powerslam and the suplex and it was pretty cool that you listened to my ideas.

Lassindra Haliday: You also did well last week. We weren’t perfect, but I guess we could team up again.

Mayumi Tanahashi: I guess that doesn’t sound like the worst thing ever. We did win. I liked that part and maybe it was cool when you tossed me onto those guys.

Lassindra doesn’t even reply, she just smiles a bit wider and nods as she flexes.

Minoru Tanahashi: Whoa whoa whoa, put them guns away, girl.

Mayumi rolls her eyes as she hears her brother who comes in a charcoal pinstriped three-piece suit with a blue silk vest, a white shirt, and a red tie. Minoru looks over at Lass with a smile, then at his sister, and nods.

Minoru Tanahashi: Lass, good to see you. You two did good work last week.

Lassindra nodded in his direction but didn’t get to say anything before Mayumi stepped up.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Why are you here right now, Minoru?

Minoru Tanahashi: Oh uh, so I have my first official Minoru For President speech in a bit, but before that, there’s another Minoru.

Mayumi Tanahashi: That’s not possible, the world couldn’t handle two of you.

Minoru Tanahashi: Not literally another me, May May. He’s a kid, and no, he’s not mine. Matt Shields and that Hikaru Page lady. He’s Leina’s best friend, you love her, and I refused to ever be in another nerf war because I got shot right in the wing wang.

That causes Mayumi to burst out laughing and even the stoic Lassindra Halliday laughs a little.

Minoru Tanahashi: It’s not funny, and it’s not the point. It’s another Minoru and everyone knows that all the coolest dudes are named Minoru. Plus I have this idea that could really help with this whole Minoru For President thing. Gotta get that good PR.

Coincidentally, the door to Hikaru’s Haven opens right down the hallway. The Hostess of the Haven steps out with a gentle smile on her face -- accompanied by her son, of course. He’s wearing his custom-made heroic cape that was gifted to him by Captain Cosmo. His black hair is still his favorite Spock style, though he’s contemplated growing it out before.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Okaasan, issho ni tsuā ni ikemasu ka?

(Mom, can I go on the tour with you?)

Hikaru Page: Anata no gakkō kyōiku wa dōdesu ka, Mino-kun?

(What about your schooling, Mino-kun?)

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Reina to issho ni benkyō shite kimashita! Watashitachi wa onaji gakunendesu. Watashitachiha jisshitsu-teki ni onaji zairyō o motte imasu.

(I've been studying with Leina! We're in the same grade. We practically have the same materials.)

Thank goodness for the techs and the translators. Hikaru takes a moment to think about this. Minoru and Leina Rael-Debaillion are both fourth-graders, but the school systems in the United States and Japan are completely different. As she’s lost in contemplation, her son glances up and sees the Tanahashi’s and Haliday. They’re right down the hallway, so there’s no danger to the young man approaching them. He looks up at the man he shares the same first name with.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Sugoiii.

(Wowww.)

Minoru Tanahashi smiles and turns to see the little Minoru.

Minoru Tanahashi: There he is, and dang, they were right. He is the cooler Minoru.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Well yeah, of course he is. You’re lame.

Lassindra stifles another laugh as Minoru turns to his sister and looks like he may want to chop her in the throat now. He then turns back to the little Minoru and leans down.

Minoru Tanahashi: So I happen to know your dad, and I am betting he told you something about meeting the other Minoru.

Slowly coming out of her thoughts, Hikaru looks up and sees her son interacting with three NFW Trauma wrestlers. At first, she’s a little concerned, but she recognizes the Tanahashi Twins -- as their team name goes -- and she makes her way over with a smile. Little Minoru nods attentively and seems to recite what his biological father told him.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Hai! Matto-dad said Big Mino is “OK”, a little silly, to never play cards with him, and...

He has to think about the last one.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: ...if he says you’re going to split the autograph-signing money, get it in writing!

His mother giggled softly at this. She stands beside her son and politely bows to the Tanahashi Twins and Lassindra.

Hikaru Page: Koni’chiwa, mi’naa.

(Good afternoon, everyone.)

Minoru Tanahashi: Konbanwa, Hikaru.

Minoru respectfully bows, then kneels back down to talk to little Minoru.

Minoru Tanahashi: Okay, I explained this to your dad, so maybe you’ll understand. The reason it was a sixty-five to thirty-five split in my favor and not fifty-fifty, is because I did the leg work to set those signings up. Speaking of, how would you like to meet Volta and get a fancy new suit. I just got a brilliant idea for a new Minoru For President special ad.

The little man tilts his head one way, then the other way, a gesture of confusion.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Volta?

Minoru Tanahashi: Yeah, the Capybara. He’s my best friend. I got a great idea. Every president does the whole kissing a baby thing, but I can top that

Minoru stands up and looks at Hikaru now.

Minoru Tanahashi: What do you say? I’ll take care of everything. Kid gets a cool suit, I’ll pay him, and we take some pictures. Plus there’s the Capybara Onsen. Volta is super great with people. What do you say, Hikaru?

The Lotus Blossom tilts her head in wonder. She notices her son looking up at her with his big, jade-colored eyes. His biological father’s eyes.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: May I please join the campaign, Okaasan?

Hikaru Page: Hmmm… well… your last progress report card showed A’s and B’s… and if you promise to continue studying with Li-chan, then I suppose you may join the campaign and go on the rest of the NFW Tour in Japan with me.

Oh, the bright, jovial look on the nine-year-old’s face! It’s too cute. He’s wearing the biggest grin on his face and he hops up and down before tightly hugging his mother.

Minoru Yamamoto-Page: Okāsan, arigatō! Arigatō, arigatō, arigatō!

Smiling sweetly, Hikaru leans down and returns his tight embrace.

Hikaru Page: Dōitashimashite, Mino-kun.

Both Minoru’s are all smiles and they high five.

Minoru Tanahashi: Sweet. I will get it all worked out and send you the details. I need to go and get ready for my first campaign speech.

Another high five between the Minoru’s before Tanahashi bows towards Hikaru, him and Lass share a very brief hug, and then he hugs Mayumi before heading off.

Minoru Tanahashi: Oh May May, I have a tag team name idea for you two. Later. Remember, Minoru For President!

Mayumi again rolls her eyes and laughs as her brother makes his exit.

Mayumi Tanahashi: Can one of you tell him that he can’t be president? He won’t listen to me.

Lassindra Haliday: He barely listened to me when we were...

Lass stops just before opening up any old wounds, and then chuckles a bit, stealing an old Minoru trick. Mayumi sighs and just accepts it, laughing as well.
The lights in the arena go dark in the main hall when


comes up on the screen. There's a fade in voice as Koda Kumi's "W Face" fades in.


The screen flashes


Seth Ernst: And look who's back from her suspension

Miranda Augustino: Mami went through a hard time and was punished unfairly.

Seth Ernst: She attacked backstage crew, refs, security and the general manager.

Miranda Augustino: Details.

The main tune hits and the lights come back up showing Kate on the stage in a hooded jacket posing under the lights. She pauses for a couple seconds as she motions to the side. Out from behind the curtain steps Kristi Yahontov in a similar jacket decorated for herself. The two women nod at each other, twirl, and head down the ramp

Lips lined, beautiful

She's fine, itsumo

matou BE-RU

furimuku Everyone"

Kate and Kristi look around as they walk down the ramp. They both approach ringside in a sensuous manner, looking over the audience with seductive looks. Kate goes to one side of the ring, Kristi the other. Simultaneously they climb on the apron giving their asses a shake at the audience.

Seth Ernst: And Kate is accompanied by the young Kristi Yahontov, who has been making quite the impression on Twitter

Miranda Augustino: Ha, you call it impression, I call it carving out her niche and owning it like a boss lady.

futatsu kasanari watashi ni nareru

mite hoshii watashi to

minna ga shiranai watashi

Inside & outside, which do you like?

Yass bitch, yass bitch, yass bitch, slay

Yass bitch, yass bitch, yass bitch, slay

Yass bitch, yass bitch, yass bitch"

Kate looks over her shoulder and gives a wink out to the camera before both women hop into the ring. They give one more slow and seductive dance in the ring but as the beat takes back again, they slap each other's asses and yell out aggressively to the audience. Kate points to ringside and Kristi goes and grabs two mics. The girls pose together as the music fades out. The audience, however, isn't dying down.

Cali-Kate: You all are probably hoping that I'm going to come out here, apologize for my vicious actions a couple weeks ago, beg forgiveness from Isabella and from all of you. I'm sure all of you would absolutely love to see me beg on my knees for it.

The audience jeers heavily at Kate, but Kate and Kristi just giggle at each other at the audience's attempt at shame.

Cali-Kate: Yea, fucking, right. First off, you actually would have to fucking pay ti see that shit. And I'm not gonna put out an OnlyFans just for you goddamn sycophants. Second, why in the hell would I apologize for taking out my aggressions justifiably on people who chose to get in my way? No one had to. I could have thrown a fucking temper, caused some mess in catering, maybe broken a few tables and crates. I knew I couldn't touch Anton, even before this… Lucifer bullshit, which I'll get into in a little bit. I had myself under control, but nooooooo. People had to get in my way. That… that was their problem.

Kate shook her head as the audience absolutely ripped into her verbally. Kristi laughed next to her.

Cali-Kate: But that's the past and I'm not ever going to fucking dwell on that. Instead let me talk to you about the present and the future. Specifically, the present of my new intern. Everyone, let me introduce The Russian Gem Kristi Yahontov.

Kristi Yahontov: Thank you. Thank you Kate. It's an honor to be here. It's an honor to learn from you. It's an honor to watch you perform and do what you do best. And I hope I can be just as good as you one day.

Cali-Kate: Kristi, here's your first lesson: the present always teaches the future. You, as my intern, will learn to do what it takes. No matter what options you are presented with, I'll show you that there is a way, whether it's around it or straight fucking through it.

Kristi Yahontov: I kinda like that straight through it idea. To just run over fucking anyone who tries some kind of bullshit like throwing your girlfriendninto your rival and making your rival drop her.

Kate shakes her head with pursed lips, but makes no move to stop Kristi.

Kristi Yahontov: Like these people, who don't understand that you carried that asshole even when he was the champ. He was the fucking Undisputed champ, which he stole from you, and you still carried him on your back. Propped him up, made him the deal. At cost to you no less.

Cali-Kate: You're damn right. Because, as fucking, usual I was the one everyone wanted to see. I was the one who supported Risa in her choice to work with him. I was the one who stood face to face and head to head with all my opponents and ran them all through like the carcasses they all proved to be!

Kristi Yahontov: And that's why you got me.

Cali-Kate: And that is why I got you Kristi. That's right. To prove that I have always been better than everyone here. That I can still go through making the big moves, making the big impacts and show a student how to do it just as well… hell, one day she may just do it better than me. Because people like Kristi are the future of this business and it is my job to set that bar higher for people like her to aim higher!

Kristi Yahontov: Higher aims, better goals. So just one question: where's the fight?

Kristi and Kate grin at each other. Kate's face turns to the audience as she brings the mic back to her face.

Cali-Kate: Watch me.

Kate and Kristi drop their mics as Kate's music starts up again.

Miranda Augustino: Kate helping to train the next generation of talent? I'm here for it.

Seth Ernst: One can definitely count that Kate and her new intern, Kristi, are going to be looking for fights wherever they can get them. Kristi is definitely a blue chip in a big pool but she's got her own ace teaming with someone like the Geekette Extraordinaire.

Risa Saito-Jackson vs. Marco Valintine

Marco prances around the ring and makes sure to put on a show for the ladies in the audience and the one in the ring as well. He bows to Tia and then they go into the tie-up. Marco has some fun with Risa only for her to flip out of his grip and start to reverse it on him. He flips through in kind and the two land on their feet in matching fighting stances. The crowd claps as the two circle each other and then tie-up again. Just as before, Marco tries to play and Risa flips through causing Marco to have to match her to avoid getting kicked. The crowd marvels at the display being put on by the two competitors. Risa jumps up and Marco catches her swinging her around into a backbreaker and then dropping down into a cover.

Risa kicks out.

Marco breakdances up and tries for a high kick leg lariat. Risa ducks under and jumps onto his back swinging herself around into a sunset flip for a cover.

Marco kicks out.

Marco breakdances up again and catches Risa’s foot as she tries to kick him. Risa hops up into an enziguri and Marco stumbles forward. Risa jumps into a victory roll.

Marco kicks out.

Risa runs to the ropes and rebounds off. Marco gets up and tries to clothesline her but Risa slides between his legs. She jumps up into a quebrada. Marco catches her and turns it into powerslam and cover.

Risa kicks out.

Marci puts her in a front chinlock and then spins up and into a kick right between her shoulder blades. Risa grimaces in pain and Marco runs to the ropes, coming back with a basement dropkick to the face that puts her on the back. Marco stands up and jumps into a twisting shooting star press, holding for the cover.

Risa kicks out.

Marco goes to the corner and goes to the top. He pauses to pose with a big grin on his face, making sure all the ladies watching get a good show. Risa jumps, runs to the ropes and jumps into a palm strike to the face. Marco starts to tumble down onto her and Rosa rana’s him down to the mat. Marco staggers up and Risa hits a jumping knee strike to his face before finishing off FTK with a European uppercut. Marco staggers back and Risa jumps into the Type I. Marco goes down like he’s been shot and Risa covers, hooking the leg.

As we come back to the arena 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 the gentlest of men welcome back to the love pad with the one and only Marco Valintine. Now tonight I have got another great guest tonight, the woman yours truly unfortunately came up short against but I am a good enough sport to have her on here tonight, your NFW Undisputed Champion F...M… YOUNG!

Give it all and then see you leave it

I will stand and defeat it

Undertow, stuck in the middle

Lift the veil of the darkness

Be the voice of the broken-hearted

Just like you, I unleashed it all

To reverse my heartbeat

Undisputed Champion FM Young appears to her usual curtain pyro-technics, stepping through them she stops to beat her fists against the plate of the Championship across her chest. There’s her usual fan high fives and hand slaps, though her seriousness catches up to her when she ducks under the ring ropes and gets a microphone from Umi..

Marco Valintine: Hey welcome to the show FM, how are ya doing?

Marco gestures to the big bean bag for her to sit down before grabbing a parcel from nearby where he is.

Marco Valintine: Now I have a tradition with my guests, I'll get ya a gift and I think you will like this one.

FM Young: We certainly did! I managed the win but trust me it was a much closer thing than I’d normally admit.

FM sits down in the chair and kicks her feet up with a happy grin.

FM Young: Oh? Man, and here I didn’t get you anything but if it’s a tradition then I accept gratefully.

FM actually chuckles as she realizes she put her feet on the package he wanted her to open. She has the grace to blush as she swings her feet down using the movement to help her stand up and begin to unwrap the package. Inside as a large top of the line animal carrier, painted in FM’s signature purple and actually featuring limited temperature control.

FM Young: Yo! This is for me? Marco it’s fantastic, Volta’s gonna love it and he’s gonna wanna give you thanks later!

Marco Valintine: It's the same type I use for Bruce, nothing but the best for my pets and I thought Volta would love it also. Now down to business what is going on with you and Adrianna at the moment?

As he asks this he falls onto his bean bag. FM also flops back down in her bean bag chair, arms out and feet up again in a relaxed sort of position.

FM Young: Bruce is a lucky doggo, this’ll definitely make traveling easier for Voltvolt. Well, Adrianna won the Vlad Blackheart Memorial Tournament. She’s on Trauma with you and me, which means she’s of course got the right to challenge for my title. I won’t deny that she’s also upset me with her actions as of late. Not only harming Risa, but just continuing to be unfocused and allow a certain demonic dumbass to rule way too much of her attention. That’s a complicated topic though and I will not go into further detail on that subject. Suffice to say, she better hurry up and get serious. Kasey Kash is looking to jump her spot in line.

Marco Valintine: Yeah what's the situation with that, Kasey has been kinda vocal as of late and not in a cool way if you ask me.

FM Young: Yeah, I think it’s safe to call this era of my life the uprising of Effy’s adoptive children. I’ve trained Kasey, I worked with him at the start of his career, hell he stayed at my place for like three months while getting on his feet properly. I’m still not sure he managed but it was his choice to leave. He thinks I’m ignoring him, back when OATH was a thing, I had an opponent duck out on me suddenly just before the big Halloween PPV. So we came up with the idea to sub in Kasey. So he was allowed to challenge for my Intrepid Championship. A habit of mine is collecting belts wherever I go. I tend to end up a champion, because I’m a work horse, it’s what I do. Well, that match he almost won, but my foot was on the rope. He apparently never got over that. He just didn’t have the ring awareness. You and I know that as a veteran staple. Kasey got caught off guard, not his fault but he took it personal like and now he thinks he’s “come to collect.” If you ask me, he’s bucking for another lesson in manners, and I’ve always been the type to take a firm hand with wayward children.


Marco Valintine: I get what you mean, so many people here need to learn to let things go, ya don't see me here raising a stink because I lost to you, I took the loss and can only get better from that, like a wise monkey once said, pain is in the past keep it there and learn from it… Or something like that. So overall how are ya feeling going into Wrestlewar?

FM Young: Right, you learn from losses, you don’t get mired down in the pain of being beaten. That shit’ll eventually bury you, taking every loss personally and letting it eat at you. I’ve done that before, I’ve gotten myself so bogged down in my failures that I almost couldn’t pull myself back out. That’s a nasty spiral, and if Kasey wants me to knock him out of it, I’m more than happy to. Overall how am I feeling going into Wrestlewar? Restless. Tetchy. I dunno. Like, this is big, NFW is by far the best company I’ve worked for, but I still feel like I personally have more to do, further heights to reach. Here I’m sitting ontop and I’m wanting for a challenge. It’s a weird feeling.

Marco Valintine: Hey if you ever want we can have a rematch at some point in the future, im sure the people would love to see that match again sometime.

Marco points out to the crowd and they cheer, making him chuckle a little.

Marco Valintine: In all seriousness babe I get what ya mean, it's the need to be challenged that gets the best of us out of bed every day, what's the next thing in life that gives you that drive to proudly represent Trauma like you do, honestly if you lost that one day maybe it would feel wrong ya know what I mean?

FM Young: Hah, I’m going to be honest, short of Faye and Annaquin, our fight was definitely in my top five. It was a hell of a match and it’s that feeling I’m chasing. That working hard for what I have but still having these invigorating fights. I’m gonna be honest, this is about the first time in my career that I’ve been able to just walk into a company as a top draw. NFW already knew what I could do and they allowed me to come in, in a top position. I guess I’m just not used to that, I feel like I’ve had to work and claw much harder to get here before, but NFW took a risk on me. They’ve allowed me to sit here and be the best champion on Trauma. I have that need in me to not let them or anyone down. At the same time? I can feel the toll, I can feel the frustration of not just being able to enjoy my success. I’m still a little off balance and against Adrianna Salvatore, that isn’t a good thing.

Marco Valintine: Nah that is not a good thing at all, balance is important in life.

Marco gets distracted by a stage hand next to the ring.

Marco Valintine: Oh damn were running short on time, is there anything else you would like to say before we finish the show?

FM sits forward as much as one can in a large bean bag chair without it being overly comical.

FM Young: I am Undisputed Champion. I am for a reason, and that’s the attitude I’m going to take into Wrestlewar. Just breathe and let it go. I got here, and this is definitely a highlight of my career. Win, lose, draw, I made it this far and no one can take that from me. When all’s said and done, I don’t know where I’ll be, but this is going to be in my highlight reel for sure. I’ll deal with the future as it comes, even as Kasey, who by the way did just break nose on the last Trauma, tries to bring up the past. Even as Adrianna gets pulled in every direction she can be. Here I stand, here I set the bar. If folks can’t reach that? Not on me. Anyway thank you for having me here Marco. Anytime you want that rematch, just give me a holler.

FM stands up, and pulls Marco’s intended handshake into a hug in which the big woman actually picks him up and mock spins him around. FM lets the Super Sonic Sex Machine down with a laugh and pats him on the back as his music cues up signaling the end of the show.

Nathaniel Dixon vs. Nova Juaquin

Nathaniel and Nova lock-up in a traditional collars and elbow tie-up. Nathaniel quickly backs Nova into the corner and just smirks cruelly at her as he backs up and pats her on the head. Nova slaps him back so hard it almost spins Nathaniel around. Nova jumps on his back and looks to sink in a sleeper. Nathaniel quickly backs up and smashes Nova against the turnbuckles. Nova loses her grip and slides down. Nathaniel feels her going and hip check back, bouncing her head off the middle turnbuckle. Nova slumps over and Nathaniel pulls her out to cover her.

Nova gets a foot on the ropes.

Nathaniel mounts her and starts to pound away on her. NOva gets her feet up and hooks him for an arm-in triangle choke. Nathaniel gets her up into a pinning position.

Nova gets a shoulder up.

She maintains her grip and Nathaniel shifts to put her shoulders down again.

Nova gets a shoulder up.

Nova tries to maintain her grip but Nathaniel is able to escape and back off to try and get himself some space and some air. Nova jumps up and Nathaniel nails her out of midair with the Uncharismatic mafia kick. Nova goes down and Nathaniel covers.

Nathaniel kicks out.

Nova tries to mount him as Nathaniel had done to her earlier. Nathaniel rolls her into an inside cradle.

Nova kicks out.

The two get up and Nathaniel tries for an O’Connor roll. Nova executes a standing switch and gets it on Nathaniel instead.

Nathaniel kicks out.

Nova is propelled forward and bounces back off the ropes. Nathaniel jumps up and catches her rebounding back with the Evolutionary Imperative. Nova goes down hard and Nathaniel covers her so that his legs are the ones pointed at the ropes.

Inside the Budokan, “Hail To The Chief” begins to play as the lights dim and red, white, and blue lights begin to move to the music as a drumbeat begins to play under it and the music slowly fades into Cheap Trick’s “I Want You To Want Me” as a red lion with a bright blue face and white stars over his eyes charges on the screen, as it lunges, gold pyro bursts up and Minoru Tanahashi bursts through the curtain rocking a charcoal pinstriped three-piece suit with a blue silk vest, a white shirt, and a red tie. Minoru struts down to the ring, a few fist bumps, some bows, pictures, autographs along the way, all the while handing out Minoru For President pins. Minoru heads up the steps, wipes his feet, and steps into the ring. He gets a mic as the music fades out and the lights dim over the fans.

Minoru Tanahashi: Kon'nichiwa Tōkyō. Ie ni iru no wa totemo yoidesu. I could not think of a better place to give my first official campaign speech. What exactly am I campaigning for? What does Minoru for president mean? Well see, there’s this very nice very beautiful title on this show. The United States title has a long and storied history, and I want to add to that. This statement might anger some people, two people in particular. Stacy Jones, Risa Saito, I know you two have your showdown set, but I just have to butt in. Some people will say I don’t deserve to. I didn’t beat the champion or the challenger in the Vlad Blackheart Memorial Tournament. I got real close and we had some damn good matches but didn’t win. Risa did beat the champion, and me, and that’s honestly what I just can’t stand.

He stops for a second, unbuttons his jacket, and tosses it off, throwing it on the nearest turnbuckle.

Minoru Tanahashi: It looks like maybe the issues between her and Stacy are solved, and things are forgiven because she was tossed aside by some people. This might lose me some friends, but I don’t care about that. None of them were smacked in the face by a title that they had won with her. None of them lost out on a chance to finally win a World title. They can forgive, they can forget, but I just can’t let it go, and I can’t let her become the United States Champion. I’ll jump through whatever hoops I need to. Get ten thousand signatures, organize a debate, beat Risa’s ass with a steel chair until she wants to rip my head off. I don’t want to step into Stacy’s business, and I think she has and could continue to be a great United States champion. Honestly, however, I make this happen, whatever way I make the United States Title match at WrestleWar into a triple threat, as long as Risa doesn’t win...

He lowers the mic for a second, looks down at the mat, then he turns and looks up at his parents, his dad gives him a thumbs up and he nods.

Minoru Tanahashi: I can accept that. I want more than just revenge against her. I want her to feel how I felt. To want something, to strive for something, to fight for it, and then to have it ripped away, and then I want a damn apology. I also really want the United States title. Just because I will be okay with either me or Stacy winning the match, doesn’t mean I’m not going to give everything I have to win and become President of The United States. Miss Santiago, you can ask Stacy and Risa to give me a challenge, you can set one up yourself, you can ask the people how I should be tested. I’m not going to stop until I have my chance at WrestleWar. I’m not going to stop until I stop Risa from taking that United States Title. I can’t stop until I… Whatever it takes to get this match, to get my Tokyo Dome moment, to prove that I deserve to be a champion, that I deserve to be your president. I want you, to want me!

Minoru raises his hands high as pyro fires off and red white and blue streamers fly over the ropes as dozens of workers in American flag jumpsuits move through the crowd giving out Minoru For President Buttons to everyone in the building.

Adrianna Salvatore vs. Trixie Decker

The fans watch in awe as the two competitors walk up to each other and just stare laser through each other. They nod and start trading shots, eliciting a gasp from the crowd to see Trxiie wanting to stand and throw with Adrianna. The two hammer away on each other relentlessly, each making the ther on their faces and chests. The crowd starts to grimace with each additional shot as the two just seem to look at each other and say bring it on more and more as they go on. Adrianna finally hits one that Trixie can’t answer right away and then follows with a lariat that almost puts the smaller woman through the mat. Adrianna covers.

Trixie kicks out.

Adrianna pulls Trixie up to her feet and Trixie gets in a head butt and then starts throwing shots again. Adrianna staggers slightly from the head butt and then starts throwing back as well. The two hammer away on each to the astonishment of the onlooking crowd. They fire away on each other, drawing blood now from each other, neither one seemingly noticing the pain as they march on towards their goal. Trixi gets in a jumping knee strike and Adrianna falls backwards. Trixie gets in a running knee strike and then covers.

Adrianna kicks out.

Trixie mounts Adrianna and starts to throw punches and hammerfists. Adrianna eats a few and then rolls her legs up, hooking TRixie’s arms and rolling her down into a pin position.

Trixie kicks out.

Adrianna mounts Trixie and starts to blast the smaller woman with firearms to the face. Trixie rolls Adrianna into an inside cradle.

Adrianna kicks out.

Trixie rolls away to the ropes, Adrianna starting up as well, both women looking like they’ve been run over by a car and tried to drink a bar dry in the same night. Trixie turns to face Adrianna and moves off the ropes to go at her. Adrianna catches her with the G.R.B. Trixie almost bounces from the impact and Adrianna covers.

Trixie gets a shoulder up.

Adrianna hooks Trixie in a front facelock and then stands up into a vertical suplex, stalling for a second as the crowd wonders where the power has come back from. Adrianna hits Ground Zero but then pulls Trixie to her feet again. She hoists Trixie up again and hits a second Ground Zero. As Trixie lies there stunned, Adrianna hooks on the Lament Configuration. Trixie cries out in sudden agony and tries to hold on. Adrianna pulls harder and Trixie has no choice but to tap out.


Thurgood Jackson calls for Adrianna to release the hold but she will not, pulling even more on the hapless Trixie. Thurgood starts to count, thinks better of it and starts pulling Adrianna off, finding this is easier said than done. He eventually manages to get a hand in and pries her loose, pulling her off of Trixie as help starts to arrive.

Seth Ernst: Thank god, Thurgood Jackson was able to pull Adrianna off!

Miranda Augustino: Salvatore is out of control! Someone needs to get a handle on her!

Seth Ernst: Good luck with that one.

As “No Less Violent” plays over the speakers, Adrianna rises to her feet, scowling at the audience as she gets mixed reactions. After a moment, she moves to the corner and calls for Umi Toriyama’s microphone which she snatches out of her hand.

Seth Ernst: Uh-oh! Watch out, Umi!

Miranda Augustino: Give her the mic and get outta dodge!

Umi hurries out of the ring as Trixie Decker also exits. Adrianna hunches down, watching her as she leaves. She says nothing to Decker; she just gives a little bye-bye wave before raising the microphone up.

Adrianna Salvatore: FM Young...I know you’re watching. I know you’re listening.

She leans forward, resting one hand on her knee as she catches her breath.

Adrianna Salvatore: To be honest? I know you’re doubting your future.

She gets a low boo for that one as she pushes herself to stand straight, relishing in the disdain from the audience with a grin.

Adrianna Salvatore: Young, you wanna stand in this ring a few weeks back and call me not champion material, but I gotta ask...are you? Where’s your confidence? Where’s your drive? You’re so caught up in the past - caught up in the highlights of your career - that you’re concerned about some ungrateful shit who’s thrown away what you gave him. And see that’s your problem, Young - a problem that I don’t have. You put your faith and focus into other people. People who backstab you. People who let you down.

She starts sticking fingers up as she lists off the names. The boos are starting to get louder.

Adrianna Salvatore: Kasey Kash...Risa Saito...Eavan Maloney...how many people are you gonna “adopt”--

She says with quotation marks.

Adrianna Salvatore: --before you realize that this world is full of filth that take and take and take, and they offer nothing in return? What would you say you’ve gotten back from anyone? Let’s look at those three there. They have spat in your face after you tried to make them better, and in trying to make them better, you’ve brought yourself down!

Seth Ernst: Well that’s not true at all.

Miranda Augustino: Let the woman talk, Seth!

Adrianna paces around the ring for a moment before she motions to the timekeeper to hand her the VBMT case she has. She grabs it from the timekeeper, pulling it into the ring and sets it in the center of the mat.

Adrianna Salvatore: Let’s look at your track record with people, “Effy.”

More boos as she adds a bit of venom to FM’s nickname to those that use it endearingly.

Adrianna Salvatore: Kasey Kash. A guy who hates your guts right now, after everything you’ve done for him. He’s got all this talent. All this ability. But what he doesn’t have is the drive and desire to demand what he wants! You put all this training and work into someone who’s failing upwards. Then you have Eavan Maloney. Takes what you have to offer her, picks up her ball and goes home, and then turns on you just like that--

She snaps her fingers.

Adrianna Salvatore: --when you wind up earning the same opportunity that she demanded, herself. Pulled the knife out of your heart that Kasey used and stuck you right in the back with it! Then, let’s look at your star protege!

Before she gets another word out, Tokyo starts booing her, knowing exactly who she’s about to reference.

Adrianna Salvatore: The Little Star who tried to play both sides as long as she could. Tried to make you proud while bending the knee to the megalomaniac who calls you a thief in the night for carrying that gold around your waist. Your little Risa is so starved for attention and approval, of course she came groveling back to you when they finally kicked her to the curb!

Seth Ernst: Oh boy. Watch it now, Adrianna.

Miranda Augustino: Getting a little personal, but then again, she makes points.

Adrianna stares right up at the stage, hunching down and rests a hand on the top of the briefcase.

Adrianna Salvatore: I want you to be honest with yourself, FM. You’re at the end of your road. So much so, that you can’t even properly pass anything on to people. I sit back in the locker room, I watch you come out here and tell some nostalgic sob story to the people, and I see a woman who has already given up before she’s stepped up to the battlefield. I see a woman who has already retired and if I’m being real with myself? If I’m being real with everyone? That’s not a fight I want.

Pause. She lowers the mic and rests that arm on her knee as she squats there in front of the briefcase, before lifting her arm again.

Adrianna Salvatore: It’s not a fight I prefer, FM. It’s not how I wanna spend my time. Unfortunately for you, though, you’re still carrying something that I’m coming for and that’s the Undisputed Championship. So between now and roughly a month later, I want you to do some soul searching. Forget the trainer bullshit. Forget trying to be mom to people who couldn’t give less of a fuck about you. Look inside yourself, dig down, and find the animal you used to be, because if you don’t?

She says, as she stands up, lifting the briefcase in her other hand.

Adrianna Salvatore: I’m not going to just beat you at the Tokyo Dome. I’m going to utterly...fucking...destroy you.

Adrianna tosses the microphone aside as “No Less Violent” resumes. She holds the briefcase up in one hand before moving forward and exiting the ring.

Seth Ernst: I believe those are fighting words from the Number One Contender, Mir!

Miranda Augustino: Well no shit, ya think?! This whole thing is getting intense week after week!

River Chance vs. Stacy Jones ©

Yumi presents the United States Championship to both Stacy and River before presenting it to the crowd on hand. She hands the title off and calls for the bell. River and Stacy come to the middle of the ring and bump fists in a show of sportsmanship before backing off and finally locking up. River immediately uses her strength advantage to just push Stacy off of her. Stacy looks up and smiles as she gets back to her feet. The two of them lock up again and this time, Stacy goes behind on River and puts her in a waistlock before transitioning into a side headlock. River backs into the ropes and shoves Stacy off of her. Stacy hits the ropes and right into the brickhouse that is River who just drops Stacy with a shoulder tackle. River picks Stacy up and brings the United States Champion to her feet. River sends Stacy into the ropes and as she rebounds, River delivers a hip toss to Stacy. Stacy gets up immediately and River just tosses her halfway across the ring with a massive beal. River walks over and picks Stacy up before delivering a German suplex and bridges up and manages a two count. River grabs Stacy and sends her into the corner. River charges in for a splash, but Stacy manages to roll out of the way and River crashes into the turnbuckles.

River stumbles out of the corner and Stacy delivers a neckbreaker to River. Stacy picks River up and sends her into the corner. Stacy charges in and delivers a corner dropkick before she pulls River out of the corner and delivers a series of kicks to the legs and chest of River before hitting a roundhouse that drops River to the mat and Stacy goes for a cover, but River powers out at two and tosses Stacy off of her. Stacy immediately climbs to the second turnbuckle as River gets to her feet and she goes for a tornado flatliner, but River just catches her and tosses her down to the mat. River picks Stacy up and she delivers a buckle bomb to Stacy before lifting her up over her head and delivering a military press slam to the champion. River goes for a cover, but Stacy rolls her shoulder up at two. Stacy immediately rolls out to the apron to catch her breath.

River walks over and goes to picks Stacy up, but Stacy grabs River by the head and drops to the floor, snapping the head and neck of River against the ropes. River stumbles back as Stacy gets onto the ring apron and then delivers a slingshot spear to River. Stacy then picks River up and she delivers the Bat-Hammer to River and goes for the cover, but River gets a shoulder up at two. Stacy then climbs to the top rope and waits for River to make it to her feet. Once River is up, Stacy launches herself and delivers RWYA and hooks the leg and gets the three count.


Umi Toriyama: Kore ga anata no shōshadeari, imademo NFW Beikoku chanpion no Suteishī Jōnzu!

Seth Ernst: What a main event that was!

Miranda Augustino: Fucking A it was!! What a way to wrap up Trauma in Nippon Budokan!!! We’ll see your asses next week in Hiroshima! He’s Seth Ernst, I’m Miranda Augustino! Hasta lluego, bitches!