NFW Trauma #62! 03/12/2022!

The scene opens outside of the arena where black limousine is seen pulling up. The driver comes out and walks to one of the doors opening it as the camera pans from the bottom of the door showing a pair of long, shapely legs stepping out. As the camera pans up the legs are revealed to belong to Loree Merope who stands up by the door with a cell phone up to her ear.

Loree Merope: Yes, I'm aware and more opportunities will be coming your way soon.

She wraps up the call and bends down slightly looking back into the car. Her voice is a little muffled, but the camera is able to pick up what is being said.

Loree Merope: C'mon, my dear child, tonight is your night.

As the driver walks to the opposite door and opens it, Loree attempts to shut her door, but the person remaining in the limo leaves the driver holding his door and stops Loree's door in order to get out on her side. Once out of the car, the person is revealed to be Ibbie. The fans watching the footage from within the arena can be heard cheering. Ibbie is seen looking around the parking lot and at the Colosseum with a huge smile on her face as the commentary team speaks on what is happening.

Miranda Augustino: Here we go with this flash in the pan.

Seth Ernst: You just haven't seen Ibbie in the ring. She may impress you yet.

Miranda Augustino: I'm not holding my breath on that claim, Seth. This brand is for real competitors, not indy darlings hoping to get their break while putting in little to no effort. If Stacy Jones didn't hold open challenges, Ibbie probably wouldn't even be wrestling tonight.

Seth Ernst: Give the girl a little more credit. She's brave enough to step up to the challenge of trying to break the Unbreakable One.

Ibbie continues looking starstruck as Loree just smiles and tilts her head to the side adoringly.

Loree Merope: So, what do you think? Your professional debut is tonight on Trauma. It's amazing what can change in just a week's time.

Ibbie: W... Wow! I mean, I saw this arena last week, but to see it knowing I'm not just going in to visit with fans and meet other talent... I'm going in to actually have a match! I'm going to become the next United States Champion. I'm going to face an incredible opponent in Stacy... She told me I could call her that.

Loree laughs at Ibbie's excitement and puts an arm around her client.

Loree Merope: Yes, you've told me that at least a dozen times. Remember, dear, for all the good that comes from a win tonight, should you be defeated, remember not to take it too rough, but use it to grow in your training and learn from your mistakes. As I've told you before.

Ibbie: Oh, don't worry about that, Loree, I'm going to be the winner tonight. I can feel it! I'm ready, I'm a little less nervous than before, I'm going to win, and I'm going to become the next United States Champion.

The fans in the arena start to get worked up in anticipation, but the two simply proceed to walk toward the Colosseum instead. Loree then stops briefly to address Ibbie once more.

Loree Merope: Oh, and dear, don't forget you're also still Ibbie.

The fans watching cheer loudly, but Ibbie looks a bit concerned.

Ibbie: I... I forgot to say that.

Loree Merope: No worries, dear, you're confident. You've already see victory before it's achieved. Sometimes that can give you all the edge you need.

The camera fades out as the two walk past the stage crew on their way in and Ibbie introduces herself to each of them.

Recorded And Written March 5th, 2022

A leather chair with crossed out names of Zion's Privileged Elite fills the view. The sound of a desk being rolled in is the only sound you can hear, as The Killshot Kid Faye Brown makes sure to center it just right before sitting down. Faye isn't in her gear or anything. In fact, she has a luggage bag, showing she's getting ready to fly somewhere. Though from this bag, Brown pulls out a piece of paper and a pen. The Faye on-screen says nothing, but her voice pops in as she puts pen to paper.

Faye Brown: "Dear Stacy Jones. Hey Stace, how's it going? I hope this letter reaches you before or during Trauma next week. I'm writing this the week before because Logan got to revisit his old coworkers from Walmart this week, for which I had to go with him to make sure he wouldn't panic because of Walmart being brought up. He's my world, you know?"

Brown closes her eyes with a smile and bumps a fist to her chest during "He's my world, you know?" before continuing to write.

Faye Brown: "How are you doing? Well and still United States Champion, I hope. As for me, I'm doing pretty decently. In Zion Wrestling, I've got the top championship that I'm chasing. I gotta go through all of the Privileged Elite to get to the champion, which that's actually going really well. I'm three-fifths of the way done, with four out of five coming up after..."

The Scrap-Iron Scarecrow pauses her writing, debating on whether she wants to actually say what's before her match in Zion. With a face of "fuck it," she decides on...

Faye Brown: "Well, after an important date. I see that you've been doing open challenges recently. That's all well and good, and I hope you're having fun with those. You get to wrestle new people and you've been defending your US Title on the regular. I hope you haven't lost sight of that important date I talked about. Because at March Mayhem, we're gonna face off for your title. I intend to be your toughest challenge. Ashlynn Cassidy in Zion dubbed me as sort of a final boss for title reigns, and I can't not live up to that little nickname, regardless of accuracy. You and Griffin both know how final bosses typically go in the video games y'all play, right?"

Faye looks up and decides to finish her letter.

Faye Brown: "Anyway, I'll wrap this letter up now. I hope I see you at March Mayhem, and if I do, let's have a United States Title match that makes every other United States Title match before ours look like shit in comparison. Love ya! Yours, Faye Brown."

Brown puts down the pen before pulling out an envelope. She folds her letter in a way that gets it to fit inside said envelope.

Faye Brown: "Let's see, to... Stacy... Jones... from... Faye... Brown. There we go. I'll send that next week! After I record, of course..."

With that, Brown gets to her feet to "send" the letter as the view fades.

Ibbie vs. Stacy Jones

As the two step out to the ring, Ibbie sticks out her hand. “Hi, I’m Ibbie!” Stacy smiles and happily accepts the handshake. Ibbie seems beside herself while her manager nods to Stacy as if to tell Ibbie to focus on the task at hand. The two lock-up in a traditional collar and elbow tie-up. Stacy quickly overpowers Ibbie and starts to force her back to the corner. Ibbie drops down and rolls Stacy with a drop toehold before jumping onto a side headlock on the mat. Stacy starts to power back up and Ibbie slips down to a waistlock and pops her hips for a bridging German suplex.


The two start to pop up and Stacy runs Ibbie into the ropes for O’Connor roll.


Stacy is propelled to the ropes and bounces back into Ibbie waiting arms or a belly to belly suplex. Ibbie holds for the cover.


Stacy rolls Ibbie over into a bridging pin.


As they stand up, Stacy gets Ibbie for a backslide. Before a count can be made, Ibbie rolls over into a crucifix pin. Stacy gets loose and Ibbie catches her running in for a rolling Boston crab. Stacy grabs the bottom rope and the referee calls for the break.Ibbie gives it and steps away. Stacy gets to her feet and Ibbie waits for her. Stacy locks-up again and Ibbie steps behind her, hitting the Flourish Atomic Drop. Stacy staggers away clutching at her butt and Ibbie giggles, pointing. Stacy gets to the ropes and Ibbie tries for an O’Connor roll of her own. Stacy turns and catches her coming in with the Bat-Hammer. Ibbie goes down and Stacy goes to the corner, climbing to the top. Ibbie stands up and Stacy hits RWYA.


Thea Crawford: Here is your winner, by pinfall, and STILL the NFW United States Champion…STACY…JONES!!

Seth Ernst: Stacy Jones retains the U.S title but what a debut by this young lady!

Miranda Augustino: Yay Ibbie! She might be a real competitor after all! Give it up for her!

We cut backstage to show Lord Lucifer walking down one of the hallways. He is flanked by two “demons” in black robes and masks, a simple escort. He stops at a door with the label Cali-Kate on it. He pauses and motions to the demons who move to flank the door. They stand statue-still as Lucifer knocks on the door.

Cali-Kate: Enter.

Getting the response Lucifer opens the door and walks into the room leaving the demons outside to stand guard. He closes the door and moves deeper into the room. He smiles warmly at Kate and nods.

Lord Lucifer: Hello Kate. It has been too long since we have seen each other. I hope you are well?

Kate's eyes roll a little.

Cali-Kate: I could have gone several fucking lifetimes without you. What do you want?

That sinisterly sweet smile remains on Lucifer’s pale face. He runs a hand through her blonde hair fixing a few stray strands.

Lord Lucifer: Back when I was possessing Michael Rivers we had made a deal. How is little Dustin, by the way?

Kate's hand snatches his, faster than any perceived motion or reaction

Cali-Kate: Our deal with that shit is done. Mention my son ever again, and God's wrath will be a fucking pillow fight by comparison to what I'll fucking do to you. And your Children for god damn measure. Now get to your shit, or Kristi will need a new opponent tonight. That won't make her happy.

Lucifer shakes his head slightly giving Kate a subtle tsk-tsk. Kate's hand lowers from his wrist.

Lord Lucifer: That anger will not do. I understand it, my dear. But it is not anger at me, is it? It is anger at my current vessel, Anton, is it not? He left you and that stung. It does seem to be a startling trend with you. But that is a topic for another time.

Kate sighs

Cali-Kate: He left me to make a deal with you. I already know the fucking score there. Get on with it, Lucifer.

Lucifer nods subtly.

Lord Lucifer: Patience my dear. Wouldn’t want anything to happen to you and leave your children alone.

Lucifer smirks as Kate bristles.

Lord Lucifer: I have come to tell you that, much to your benefit that at March Mayhem you will get the match you want. But it won’t be with me.

Kate’s eyes narrow

Cali-Kate: What?

That sinister smile returns.

Lord Lucifer: You will have your match. But it will be against the one you hold a grievance against. You will be facing Anton Crowley. Your issue is with him. This matter is his sin to atone for. Just as I left him to deal with Adrianna, I too shall leave him to deal with you. Take your issues with him out on him.

A beat.

Lord Lucifer: Just remember what happened last time you faced him when he was fresh. You lost your precious title that you cheated away from him. This will be just as much him airing grievances against you as it is you against him.

There is a notable pause in the air before Kate looks down a moment. She folds her arms in front of her before looking back up and, taking a step forward which almost brings her nose to chin with him, with a defiant look on her face.

Cali-Kate: You know as well as I do you can't fucking afford what I would do to him. Your last battle with the Resistance, with Dean back in HYBRID, was the damn vanilla content and I'm the fucking expansion pack. We both know that the Children, so dominant after taking out Jasmine Matthews, can't afford to look weakened. Even just through Anton.

Kate takes a small step back with a smirk on her face.

Cali-Kate: And even if that were all true, which I'm not fucking convinced it is, as far as I'm concerned you two are one in the fucking same. You'll pretend it's Anton out there, but he's your puppet, like Michael was. You'll still be pulling the strings.

Lucifer chuckles.

Lord Lucifer: I know you want to believe that. That you can blame me for something else. But you will see that I am not him. At least not physically. Tonight, your little protege, she will face him as well. Call it a preview, or reminder, of exactly what he is capable of.

Cali-Kate: And why would you do that?

Lucifer smiles and places his hand on Kate’s shoulder.

Lord Lucifer: Because I am a fair God. Against Anton, you might actually stand a chance. Against me, well, we both know exactly how that would go.

Kate sneers at him.

Cali-Kate: Maybe. But if it sends you back to the Pit, and him with you as a fucking bonus, then watch me!

Lucifer simply smiles and chuckles again. He nods and turns to the door. He exits the room back into the hallway. He motions a hand as he heads back to whenever it is the Children are at, the two demons flanking him again.
Backstage, we see Cayla seething, and in a crazed look in her eyes, as she had been unhinged with the abandonment of her friends. She felt reckless, as Cayla spoke to the mic.

Cayla Phoenix: "Everything is gone... you animals chased away my friends! The only people I had in my life! I have nothing left anymore..."

She said, manic, as she dropped from anger to depressive at the drop of a hat, as she spoke once more.

Cayla Phoenix: "Everyone has disrespected me for so long. They make it feel like I'm not wanted... but, I'll show all of you! I am the best goddamn wrestler in this company. Lana Corvin, I don't care about your legacy or your attitude. I'm making an example out of you, tonight."

Cayla Phoenix vs. Lana Corvin

The two combatants walk up to the center of the ring and lock-up with Lana starting to overpower Cayla. Cayla swings for a lariat but Lana ducks and gets a gutwrench suplex. Lana covers.


Cayla tries to roll over and head Lana’ head but Lana gets there first and hooks Cayla’s head instead. As they stand up, Cayla executes a bridging northern lights supex.


The two stad back up and Cayla gets Phoenix Down.


Cayla with the Madjack.


Cayla smacks the mat in frustration and gets up, throwing a forearm. Lana fires back and the two start trading shots, Cayla, Lana, Cayla, Lana, Cayla, Lana, Cayla, Lana. Lana hits Hecvat’s Dagger and then gets her with the Damnation.


With Cayla down, Lana goes up for Goddess’s Favor. She hits it perfectly and then pulls Cayla up for the Glorifier.


Thea Crawford: Here is your winner, by pinfall, LANA…CORVIN!!!

As “Funeral For Yesterday” plays, Cayla Phoenix comes to, realizing the situation. And she…goes…berserk. Rolling out of the ring, she slaps the apron, kicks at the ring steps before aggressively pulling the top layer off in a fit of rage. She kicks the barricade. She snatches a sign from a fan that says “#THEBoringMovement” and rips it in two. Her eyes are absolutely wild as she moves up the walkway towards the stage. Fans are actually a little surprised to see this side of her as she disappears back through the tunnel.

Seth Ernst: I…wow… Mir? I’m actually a little concerned for Cayla Phoenix…

Miranda Augustino: Uhhh…second that, amigo! I ain’t never seen a bitch act like that before!

Trauma cuts backstage to Casey Holliday who is definitely feeling a bit annoyed considering the conversation that went down last week with Coda, but at the same time, there is definitely some determination that is going through her. With her match coming up soon, Casey takes a moment to reflect and express her thoughts.

Casey Holliday: I’m not going to lie. I was pretty miffed about last week. There was a moment or two where I felt like I was being talked down to. For a bit there, it almost felt like Coda was trying to say that I wasn’t worthy of facing her and if that’s where she was heading with what she was saying, then who in the hell is SHE to even determine who is worthy of facing her and who isn’t? Who is she to cast that judgment upon me? But you know, I can’t harp on that too much and I can’t focus on feelings or give into it. I’ve got to handle the situation with the best logic and maturity that I can. Sure, I would like things to be better for me in NFW that is not something that changes whatsoever. But the good thing is, I’ve already got a head start on the turnaround that I’ve been wanting for a while which started with my very first match on Trauma. Now? The task in front of me is to win two matches in order to face Coda. It IS sort of annoying that I’ve got to jump through a couple of hoops, but it is what it is. I’ll jump through those hoops and then I’ll get that match AND that win over Coda, I can guarantee you that. The first hoop I’ve got to deal with? Jessi Ozbourne of Collision… which is an intriguing choice… and not just because of the whole cross brand situation here…

Casey takes a bit of a pause as she thinks about this for a second here.

Casey Holliday: I don’t have anything personal against her whatsoever. I don’t have a reason to hold anything against her. She’s got a good head on her shoulders. It’d be cliche of me to say that I’m going to treat her like any other opponent and all that, but the fact of the matter is, maybe I CAN fight her for a match with a purpose OTHER than getting to Coda. I mean, I do feel bad for her. She didn’t necessarily ask to be put in this situation. If it were ME, I’d feel like I was a pawn in something that I have nothing to do with. However, I know that she’s a fiery competitor with so much passion for what she does, and I know she’s going to give me her best shot. As for what I can get out of this? How CAN I handle this? How SHOULD I handle this? Maybe I can see this match as a ‘catharsis’ match to some degree considering how miserable I was when I was on the Collision brand?

Maybe I should see this match as my ‘release’ of sorts for any bad vibes and bitterness that I had growing inside of me from my time there? I admit I am going into this match with a chip on my shoulder from that, but is that something that I should be focusing on?

Maybe I should see this match as a huge ‘fuck you’ to Coda for putting me through this bullshit? Nah, that wouldn’t be fair to Jessi. It’s not her fault that this situation is what it is. I know she’s got so much in her head right now with needing to find Kai and everything that is going on with that. But at the end of the day, this is business and I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do. It’s nothing personal against Jessi at all, and to be honest, I don’t need to have vindication from my lackluster time on Collision at all. It feels like it’s too shallow of a purpose or that I am trying to stretch for one. At the end of the day? I’ll just put it like this. I’ll SHOW Coda exactly why she’s going to be facing me. I WILL give Coda something to worry about. I WILL show her why I HAVE been a prodigy of my generation for a damn long time now. I’m not about to back down from this situation and if she thinks that Jessi is worthy of having a match with me, then I know I am not to take her lightly at all. So Coda, be on the lookout because you’re getting a damn glimpse of what your future is going to be soon.

Casey takes a bit of a deep breath before she exits the scene and the scene fades out.

Casey Holliday vs. Jessi Ozborne

Ozborne and Holliday start things off slowly, going for a Collar-And-Elbow Tie Up! Holliday quickly gets the upper hand on Ozborne, wrapping her arms around her waist for a Waistlock! She looks to take advantage, lifting Ozborne off the mat for a Shoot Throw! But she reverses, getting an arm around Holliday’s head and taking her to the mat with a Snapmare on the way down! The two get to their feet in unison now, before going for another Collar-And-Elbow Tie Up! This time Ozborne gets the upper hand, powering Holiday into a Side Headlock! Holiday struggles for a bit, before eventually getting her boot on her calf and pressing down until Jessi is kneeling on the mat! Holiday is able to escape Ozborne’s grasp, before hitting the ropes and going for a Dropkick! Ozborne gets underneath it however, laying herself out of the mat to avoid the strike before kipping up! Holliday tries to grab Ozborne from behind, but she quickly goes back on the offensive, sending a Superkick into her midsection and hunching her over! She hits the ropes, jumping over Holliday for a Sunset Flip Powerbomb! But Holliday is able to keep her balance, bringing herself down into Ozborne and grabbing her legs for a Rana Pin!


Kick out by Ozborne! The pair get right back up to their feet, with Holliday going right on the attack by charging after Ozborne! She sidesteps her however, sending Holliday into the ropes! Holliday is able to use this to her advantage, hitting a Handspring before coming back to Ozborne for a Back Elbow! Ozborne ducks underneath it, however, rushing to the ropes herself and launching off the second rope to hit Holliday with a Springboard Moonsault as she gets to her feet! Holliday is able to catch her however, with Ozborne getting herself draped over her shoulder! Holliday attempts to capitalize, but Ozborne is able to get there first, taking her to the mat with a Satellite DDT! Holliday’s head hits the mat, before she bounces up and lands in a seated position off the impact! Ozborne goes to capitalize, looking for a Penalty Kick against Holliday’s back! But Holliday avoids the shot, laying back and raising her legs to catch Ozborne’s head and send her into the corner turnbuckle with a Headscissor! Ozborne tries to crawl her way back up to her feet, using the ropes in the corner for leverage! But Holliday right back on her, running up to her in the corner and going for a Monkey Flip! Ozborne flips out of it, however, landing on her feet before rolling forward into the opposite corner! She pops up to her feet, waiting for Holliday to make it up before rushing in to hit a Bicycle Kick! Holliday sidesteps the move, but she’s not out of the woods yet, with Ozborne catching her with a Pele Kick! She seals the deal, hitting Holliday with a Standing Moonsault before going for the pin!


Holliday kicks out, but Ozborne is right back on her, trapping her right into the Rings of Saturn! Holliday is in trouble now, with Ozborne viciously sending Kick after Kick to the side of her head! Holliday is quickly able to find an escape route however, shifting her weight to the side and getting herself up with Ozborne on her shoulders! She throws Ozborne off her back, hitting her with a GTS that sends her staggering! Holliday takes advantage here, hitting the ropes before taking her to the mat with a Spear! Holliday rolls underneath the bottom rope, getting to her feet on the apron before slingshotting over the top rope to hit a Somersault Leg Drop! She immediately capitalizes, hitting Ozborne with Moonsault! Holliday looks to get Ozborne to her feet, but is met with resistance in the form of some heavy strikes to the midsection! Ozborne regains control now, going for an Irish Whip into the ropes to Holliday! But she reverses, sending Ozborne into the ropes with an Irish Whip of her own! She catches her upon her return with a Snapmare, before rushing towards a seated Ozborne and hitting her with a Rolling Neck Snap! Ozborne’s head bounces off the mat, with Holliday quickly popping up and delivering a Dropkick to send her down in full! She goes for the pin!


Kick out by Ozborne! Holliday looks to finish off here, going for a Springboard Facebuster! But Ozborne avoids it, shoving her off the ropes and to the outside of the ring! She sees an opportunity here, waiting for Holliday to make it to her feet before hitting the ropes and looking for a Suicide Dive! But Holliday is ready for her, quickly popping back up onto the apron and nailing Ozborne’s head right onto the edge of the ring with a Rope-Hung DDT! Ozborne is clearly out of it at this point, rolling off the apron and to the ground at ringside! Holliday sees an opportunity now, running across the apron as Ozborne gets up and jumping off for a Crossbody! Ozborne is able to catch her now, jumping up and plucking her out of midair with a Dropkick! Holliday crashes to the ground at ringside with a thud with Ozborne unable to get up with her! The official’s count continues on just the same, with it now reaching five! Holliday and Ozborne only both start to stir at the count of seven, with both of them crawling up to their knees. The two lean against the barricade to help themselves up at eight. They slowly make their way to the ring at nine. Right before the referee raises his arms for the count of ten, both of them make it back into the ring, just barely sliding underneath the bottom rope! Ozborne and Holliday crawl to opposite sides of the ring, using the ropes to get themselves back to their feet and leaning against them to get a good look at one another! Both of them return each other’s glances with a fiery determination in their eyes as the action picks up again! Ozborne goes for Holliday, ducking underneath an attempt at a Lariat from her before hitting the ropes! She comes back, looking for the Spear, but Holliday catches her right out of midair, nailing her with a SINGLE KNEE FACEBREAKER!! She goes for the pin!


Kick out by Ozborne! Holliday looks down on her in frustration, before getting back to her feet and pulling Ozborne up with her! She gets her in position looking for the Stock Plunge, but Ozborne reverses, pushing Holliday away! She rushes back over the young prodigy, looking to maintain her advantage, but Ozborne catches her right out of her run, throwing her to the mat with HAPPILY EVER AFTER!! SPINNING BACK SUPLEX CONNECTS!! She’s fired up now, looking to cap things off for Holliday here! She takes to the top rope, launching off for The End! But Holliday rolls out of the way, leaving Ozborne to land on her feet! Holliday gets up, right into a SPEAR FROM OZBORNE!! She goes for the pin now!


Kick out by Holliday! Ozborne is ready to finish things off now, getting Holliday in position for Dropped Out! But just then, her attention is directed to the titantron!

The familiar circus music plays as the sight of the rundown circus looms in the background. As the music fades, we hear the familiar screams of Kai Morgan echoing out along with the maniacal childlike laughter of Ringmistress.

The Ringmaster: Yes, your training is coming along nicely. Just probe the mind more, show you what you were truly meant to be, who you were meant to be. Soon you will be ready for your debut and soon, Kasey Kash, you will realize you’ve messed with the wrong man.

A loud electrical noise is heard as Ringmaster finishes and once again the screams of Kai Morgan are heard echoing out as the screen goes black once more.

Ozborne looks up to the titantron, eyes beginning to wash over with tears at the sight she’s seeing! But she still feels the need to carry on with her mission, flipping Holliday over her back for Dropped Out! It doesn’t connect however, with Holliday landing on her feet off the flip and getting Ozborne in position, before taking her down with the STOCK PLUNGE!! CORKSCREW NECKBREAKER CONNECTS!! Holliday with the pin!


Thea Crawford: Here is your winner, by pinfall…CASEY…HOLLIDAY!!

Seth Ernst: Well, Casey Holliday won the first of two matches requested she win by Coda but what the hell was that on the tron?!

Miranda Augustino: Was that Kai Morgan?!

Seth Ernst: I…I think so! What’s going on?!

Miranda Augustino: Who knows?! This is getting weirder by the day!

The scene switches to backstage where Kristi is seen warming up in the locker room. She swings her arms around when on one back swing, a hand stops her arm from swinging too far. Kate steps up and Kristi gives her a smile as she turns to face her.

Kristi Yahontov: Hey boss. Sorry about that.

Cali-Kate: Don't worry about it. You wouldn't be the first to idly smack someone. Gotta talk to you. And it isn't good news.

Kristi Yahontov: What you got?

Kate's lips twitch which brings Kristi to a pause in her warm ups. Kristi stares at Kate who has take a deep breath.

Cali-Kate: I had a visit from that bastard a little bit ago.

Kristi Yahontov: Oh? What did he have to say?

Kristi's impatience grows until Kate can finally look her in the eyes.

Cali-Kate: He… is not going to face you. Or so he says.

Kristi blinks a couple times at Kate.

Kristi Yahontov: Like… what? He's giving up? Sending one of his cronies to do the fucking job?

Cali-Kate: He says that it's going to be Anton facing you. That you wouldn't last against him, Lucifer.

Kristi Yahontov: Какой? Хе, что? Ты хочешь отдать это мне снова, пожалуйста?

Cali-Kate: Kristi…

Kristi flares up almost immediately. As she is screaming she throws over equipment, gear bags and puts some nice cracks and dents in some of the walls and lockers.

Kristi Yahontov: Нет! Это фигня! Мне обещали встретиться с Люцифером, а теперь он слишком гребаный трус, чтобы встретиться со мной один на один? К черту это! Трахни его! Я ввязался в это не для того, чтобы встретиться с Антоном! Клянусь, я разорву его прежде, чем ты до него доберешься, если он это сделает!

Cali-Kate: Кристи, я знаю, это чертовски глупо! Поверьте, я даже не верю, что он говорит правду! Я не думаю, что между ними есть гребаная разница! But this is what we have to work with right now.

Kristi Yahontov: Вероятно, он сказал это тебе, чтобы я ослабила бдительность. Он увидел, что я не могу победить Бене Элохима, поэтому он хочет заманить меня в какое-то безопасное место в моей голове. Я не позволю этому случиться!

Kristi continues to bristle as she sits down on a bench.

Kristi Yahontov: Если Люцифер не тот, с кем я столкнусь, то я, блядь, потеряю хладнокровие. Мне нужно проявить себя против него, а не против Антона.

Cali-Kate: I'm sorry Kristi. This is where we are. If he is telling the truth… I can't exactly change this. This is the goddamn Morningstar we're talking about. We can only face him on equal ground in the ring.

Kristi Yahontov: I know. I know. I'll be fine.

Kate puts an understanding hand on Kristi's shoulder for a moment before walking out. There's another short moment before Rodeezy is in the locker room. He inspects the damage and is about to speak. Kristi hasn't even looked up and interrupts him and gets up to leave before he can really make a sound.

Kristi Yahontov: Не сейчас! Мы можем трахаться сегодня вечером после того, как я разорву этого мудака на части!

Rodeezy is just left with his jaw hanging open, unsure what the hell just happened when Kristi walks off. The scene fades out on his stunned face.
"Ponytail to Shushu" by AKB48 hits the arena. Ayu Megumi walked out with her smile, high five with her fans before sliding onto the stage and picking up the mic to speak.

Ayu Megumi: I'm out here today because I want to know the real reason why Nova Joaquin hurt me last week because I am Megumi? Or because you can't beat me?

"Hey You" by Nova Rockefeller began blasting over the speakers, an amused smirk on her face as she twirled a microphone between her fingers. She rolled her eyes at the boos from the crowd, knowing that they didn't realize greatness when it was standing in front of them. Her gaze moved towards the ring, staring down at Ayu Megumi, the smirk still resting on her face. As her music died out, the dark haired beauty raised the microphone to her lips to speak.

Nova Joaquin: "Oh sweet, innocent little Ayu. You may have gotten one up on me, but that doesn't mean I can't beat you. All that means is that i haven't unleashed the best of me on you yet. As far as the supposed real reason? I already told you on Twitter…you're a fucking Megumi. You're not needed or wanted here. The Megumis tried to destroy NFW…MY home! You. Don't. Belong! This is MY turf, MY place! The longer you hang around, the worse the stage of Hell I'll make you live through."

Ayu Megumi: Is that the reason? Because I'm Megumi? I don't know why it became my karma, but you know what, my sister didn't do anything to damage this place at all. So the only reason you hurt me is that you can't beat me. You're just a loser who can't accept defeat, that's your problem. and I didn't do anything wrong. You try to have a problem with me. Last week, you hurt me again, which of course was no coincidence. But you said it was because I was Megumi? And I'm responsible for everything? What I must responsible for? I don't know Nova that's why so stupid I don't know what you want from me. But you made a mistake that hurt me. You made a mistake and that's unforgivable, so you've messed with the wrong person. The person responsible for what happened is you, not me, Nova. You're just mad that I beat you, that's why. And you'll know that the people from Megumi are not the ones you can win. As for me, I'm not going to hurt you from behind like you did to me. But I'll challenge you one on one on this ring, if you think you can beat me then accept my challenge. Then you'll know how much better I am than you, I'm not a fluke that can beat you. But I'm better than you. I'm better than someone who hurt someone from behind. And I've had enough to listen to you insult Megumi. I will protect my dignity and that of my sister. You missed out on having problems with me. This will be the worst decision of your life Nova. You can't escape from what you can. And I've had enough to be hurt by you I'm tired of listening to your stupid reasons, what I want is to face you Ayu Megumi vs Nova Joaquin to show everyone here that I will never lose to you. No matter how hard you try to hurt me Let's end the problem between us. Don't be cowardly. Nova.

Nova laughed as she listened to Ayu, her eyes never leaving the woman. When she heard the challenge, the laughing turned more amused as the woman tossed the microphone down without giving a response to what was laid out for her. She didn't bother giving the woman another glance before "Hey You" began playing again, the laughter finally dying down as Nova turned on her heel and turned to leave the ring. Fuming, Ayu rushed forward and started wildly attacking Nova, raining blows across her back. The crowd actually popped, cheering for Ayu to get her licks in on Nova for everything she’s done and said to her over the recent weeks.

Seth Ernst: And look out! Ayu Megumi’s gonna let Nova Juaquin have it right here!

Miranda Augustino: Talk shit, get hit!! That’s how it goes!

Seth Ernst: Nova’s insulted her honor! Her integrity! Her family! And she’s had enough!

The fight spills down to the mat where the two women start trading blows on each other; their confrontation dissolving into a damn near cat fight. Referees rush down to the ring to finally pull Ayu off of Nova and separate the two. Senior Official Yumi Akiyama talks to Ayu Megumi to try and calm her down while Referee Antonio Leone goes to help Nova Juaquin up but she shakes him off. Ayu’s looking just about calmed down when she sees Nova rushing at her! She grabs Senior Official Akiyama and shoves her out of harm’s way but BOOM!! Nova Juaquin nails Ayu Megumi right in the jaw with Killer Smile (Sweet Chin Music)! Ayu hits the mat, out cold and the crowd boos Nova at the top of her lungs.

Seth Ernst: OHHH, C’MON!!! Nova Juaquin with another cheap shot!!

Miranda Augustino: Ayu Megumi tried to get the jump on her for once but it backfired!!

Yumi Akiyama drops down to Ayu’s side and holds out an arm, demanding Nova step back. Antonio Leone starts to coax her back as well and Nova just shoves him away from her. “Hey You” by Nova Rockefeller begins playing over the PA again as Nova taunts the unconscious Ayu Megumi on the mat and leaves the ring, heading towards the back as we cut away.

Keiji Sugiwara vs. Kasey Kash

The two competitors lock-up in a collar and elbow tie-up. Keiji drops into a forman’s carry and then runs to the ropes. Kasey runs up behind him and shoves him off the top. Keiji falls to the floor and Kasey slides outside, pulling Keiji up and bouncing his face off the barricade. Keiji staggers back and Kasey runs him face first into the ring post. Keiji’s head snaps back and Kasey gives hima forearm to the back of the head that smashes him into the post again. Keiji stars to slump, bleeding all over the place. Kasey grabs him from behind and dumps him back into the ring. Kasey slides in and glares down menacingly, a smirk on his face. As he reaches down, Keiji rolls him into an inside cradle.


Kasey sits up, looking angry now. He jumps up and starts to stomp on Keiji, pounding away like a madman possessed. Keiji bleeds even more heavily but eventually hooks Kasey for another cradle.


Kasey tries to start stomping him again but Keij moves out of the way. Kaiji pills himself up and Kasey charges by the ropes. Keiji ducks the lariat coming at him, allows Kasey to fly by him and then jumps into the cobra clutch. Kasey thrashes about wildly, trying to get free. They end up in the corner where Kasey jumps up and pushes off the turnbuckle to roll into a pin on Keiji.


The two get up, and Kasey rakes Keiji’s eyes. Kasey hits Fuck You And All Your Friends. Keiji goes down and as he sits up, Kasey comes through with Going The Distance. Kiji flops over but Kasey shakes his head. He walks up, pulls Keiji up and hits The Lucker Stomp. Kasey rolls Keiji over and covers.

The bell rings, with Kasey then rolling out the ring, grabbing a steel chair and a microphone, before sliding back into the ring… and looking down at the fallen Keiji Sugiwara.

Kasey Kash: ”I did warn you, Natey boy. I told you to back the fuck up, or I’d show you what I’m really capible of. Well guess what… I AIN’T DONE YET, MOTHERFUCKER!”

Kasey drops the mic, before picking the chair up and lifting it high above his head, looking to blast Keiji with the chair!

…before stopping, setting the chair up next to Keiji, and sitting down but not before picking the microphone back up.

Kasey Kash: ”...Nah. You can fuck off…”

Kasey then turns his attention directly to the hardcam, brushing his hair back.

Kasey Kash: ”RINGMASTER! I’m here for one reason, and one fucking reason only. That is to kick your fucking ass, and get my best friend back. You can try and prolong your doomsday by having your bitch step in. But I’m done fucking around, cunt! I’m here to get my fucking friend back. So… there are two ways we can do this… you can come out here with Kai and stop fucking around with him, or I can come back there and bash your fucking skull in. You got thirty seconds, dickhead.”

Kasey then throws the microphone back over his head, landing in the ring and bouncing out to the floor, but Kasey sits there and waits as the crowd starts counting down from thirty.

The count gets all the way down to “zero” when the lights suddenly dim and colorful spotlights begin sweeping over the ring and audience. At the same time “The Netherworld Circus” by VERSE 13 comes on over the PA and the crowd goes wild, ready to see a fight. Kasey immediately rises out of his seat, staring daggers at the stage. We even see his lips mouth “come on, you fucking cunt.” He’s ready to throw down as he stands, ready and waiting for The Ringmaster to appear.

Seth Ernst: Are we gonna actually see this?!

Miranda Augustino: I…I don’t know! Maybe?! Wait, look!

Seth Ernst: What? Oh crap!!

The camera cuts to different points around the ring where, out of the crowd, the black clad clowns of the Chaos Circus begin to climb over the barricade. Four…six…eight…ten…several! Kasey seems to hear the crowd trying to warn him and he turns around, seeing the massive numbers disadvantage unfolding against him. His head darts around, doing a quick headcount and he quickly moves to his corner for the match and grabs “Sheila” - his cricket bat, riddled with Gusset plates. He moves back to the center of the ring and kicks the chair out of the way. The clowns, numbering around twelve, surround the ring, climbing up onto the apron, three on each side. Kasey stands with his weapon, sneering defiantly.

Seth Ernst: Kasey Kash is outnumbered and surrounded! He needs to get out of there!

Miranda Augustino: He’s got nowhere to run, Seth! He’s trapped!

Seth Ernst: Oh my god…

The music stops, the lights come back to normal and the clowns start to slowly step into the ring. Kasey doesn’t wait. He rushes forward and straight up punts one in the face as he’s in between the ropes! That one goes down! The clowns start to rush him. Kasey spins and catches one in the ribs with a full on swing from his bat! The clown crumples. Kasey pivots and drives the end of the bat into another’s ribs and quickly follows with an overhead swing across the back! That one goes down! Two of the clowns catch Kasey by the arms and try to hold him back.

Seth Ernst: Aw no, they got him!!

Miranda Augustino: Shit, what are they gonna–

Another rushes in but Kasey throws his feet up and nails him in the face, sending him to the mat. The impact also causes the two clowns holding him to stumble back into the corner with Kasey where he fights his way out with brutal elbows and headbutts. He snatches up Sheila again and starts swinging for the fences.

Seth Ernst: Kasey Kash isn’t going down without a fight! Vicious shots with that cricket bat all around!

Miranda Augustino: YOU WANT A SHOT?! YOU WANT A SHOT?! YOU WANT A SHOT?! YOU WANT A SHOT?!

It looks like a clockwork pattern for the most part. The clowns rush Kasey and eat one hit before going down in pain. One clown grabs Kasey around the arms from behind. Kasey throws his head back into his face. The notable difference here is this clown simply stumbles back but remains standing before watching Kasey as his shoulders begin to shake with laughter. He even starts applauding Kasey as the Resident Asshole nails the last clown with a whack right across the head. Kasey turns around to see the clown clapping and looks at him, confused.

Seth Ernst: Wait a minute. Kasey Kash nailed that one right in the face but…

Miranda Augustino: Waaaait a second, Seth. That ain’t no clown!!

Miranda Augustino detects it before the clown even reaches up and removes the mask to reveal…

Seth Ernst: IT’S THE RINGMASTER!! HE’S HERE!!

Miranda Augustino: HOLY SHIT!!!

Seth Ernst: KASEY WANTED HIM, NOW HE’S GOT HIM!!

Kasey Kash’s eyes go wild with rage as he finds himself finally standing face to face with his target! The Ringmaster opens his arms out, giving a quick bow and smiles maniacally. Kasey cocks back with his bat and goes for him! The Ringmaster suddenly springs into action and slips under the swing. He comes off the ropes as Kasey spins around right into The Final Act!! Kasey goes down, dazed from the double forearm as the Ringmaster grabs the chair he was sitting in and folds it shut. He lays it out on the mat and pulls Kasey to his feet, lifting him up.

Seth Ernst: Aw no. No!!! Not this!! Not on the chair!!! NOT ON THE CHAIR!!!

Miranda Augustino: Look out!!!

“Come One, Come All” (Vertebreaker) to Kasey Kash right onto the chair!! Kash goes limp, face down on the mat as The Ringmaster gets to his feet and stands over Kasey. He takes another bow as “The Netherworld Circus” plays again and he takes his leave up to the stage and through the tunnel and we cut away.

Seth Ernst: My god, Mir. Kasey Kash put up a hell of a fight. He practically had the numbers game beat!

Miranda Augustino: But the Ringmaster was a step ahead of him! And we still don't know where Kai is!

Seth Ernst: You mean to tell me the Ringmistress hasn't spilled anything to you?

Miranda Augustino: Hey, Kitten don't tell me shit. I stay outta her work life outside of calling matches.

Seth Ernst: Fair. Well we're gonna get someone out here for Kasey Kash. That was a nasty drop on that chair.

Miranda Augustino: He'll be alright...maybe?

Kristi Yahontov vs. Anton Crowley

The bell rang and both competitors stepped into the center of the mat, circling and looking for a lockup. Kristi and Anton tied up, collar and elbow. Kristi started going for a wristlock but Anton twisted right out of it into an arm wringer. Kristi rolled out of it and went to reverse the hold. Anton twisted out of it and stepped around into a Hammerlock. He shoved her into the ropes, bouncing her off into a forearm to the kidneys. He picked her up after into a Blue Thunder Driver, driving her into the mat for a cover.


Kristi kicked out, rolling away as Anton smiled, seeing the rookie already looking flustered. The Demon King got to his feet, stalking Kristi as she found a vertical position, and put her in the corner where he began unloading on her with knees and forearms. Crowley then whipped her across the ring towards the other corner but she caught herself with her hands and hit an up and over when Anton came running in. Kristi landed, rolled back, popped up and ran in to hit a big Shotgun Dropkick onto Crowley in the corner. As Crowley dropped down onto all fours, Kristi promptly pulled him to the center of the ring and drilled him into the mat with a Snap DDT. She popped up, feeling the energy of success as she threw up her arms and taunted to the crowd, gloating a bit about “how bad does he look now?” She turned around as Anton sat up, holding his head. Kristi began taunting him some more, telling him to show her the Devil. Where was the Devil? She finally cocked back for a big Roundhouse Kick but Anton ducked underneath it and stepped up as she spun, catching her under her arms to drive her back with a Dragon Suplex!


Anton got up again, looking like he was beginning to get annoyed with his mouthy opponent. As Kristi came up onto her knees, Crowley was ready, laying into her with a stiff kick to the chest. The protege of Cali-Kate grimaced, almost folding over but refused to do so completely. Anton cocked back and laid into her with another kick. And another. And another! And another! Finally, he went for a finishing kick to her head but Kristi bent backwards, showing some flexibility and causing his leg to swing over her. As she leaned back up, however, Anton had scouted it and nailed her in the back of the head with a Superkick. Kristi slumped forward and Anton loomed over, reaching down instead of for a pin and snatched up her foot and administered an Ankle Lock. Anton torqued hard on the leg, immediately causing Kristi to snap out of her daze and realize how much pain she was being put in. She reached for the ropes and Anton even seemed to walk her towards it but before she could reach it, Anton laughed and dragged her back to the center of the ring. He did this again before finally wrapping his legs around hers and dropped back to put full pressure on the hold but just when Kristi looked like she might give in, he suddenly let her go, shaking his head. He wasn’t letting it end that easily. Anton got up and stood over Kristi, motioning for her to get up, even beginning to shout at her. Swatting her across the head and slapping her in the face when she looked up at him. The repeated slapping was starting to fire Kristi up by the look on her face and she burst up to her feet, blasting Anton with a forearm that surprised even him. Kristi started getting the crowd behind her as she blasted him again. And again. And again. Rocking her opponent until she went for a Spinning Clothesline. Anton ducked underneath however and Kristi turned around right into an explosive barrage of strikes Anton called Lingchi (Death By A Thousand Cuts). Before he finished with the final blow, however, Kristi ducked under it and came running off the ropes with a primal scream and hit Anton with Meg-Assault (Rear View)! Anton hit the mat, sitting up and Kristi ran in to hit him with it again, flattening him onto the mat. Now Kristi went for a cover, hooking the outside leg.


Anton kicked out but Kristi immediately pulled him to his feet and started setting up for Rock Of Ages (Skull Crushing Finale) but as she started going down, he twisted out of it and as they hit the mat, he had her trapped with In Ostium Inferos (Kimura Lock). Kristi’s eyes went as wide as saucers. She knew the danger of this situation and try as she wanted to keep going, she chose to live to fight another day, tapping the mat with her hand.


Thea Crawford: Here is your winner, by submission…ANTON…CROWLEY!!

Seth Ernst: Credit to Kristi Yahontov for the effort but I think she was a bit in over her head with this one!

Miranda Augustino: Maybe so! Alright now, Papi. You can let her go now!

Seth Ernst: Aw no, is he…no, c’mon!

The referee attempted to coax Anton into releasing the hold but he simply torqued the shoulder even more, beginning to show that crazed, merciless look in his eyes.

Seth Ernst: No, no! He’s gonna break her arm! He’s gonna break Kristi’s arm!

Miranda Augustino: Nah wait, look out!

The crowd actually popped as Cali-Kate came rushing from the tunnel, down the steps and sprinting towards the ring. As she started sliding in under the bottom rope, Anton released Kristi’s arm and slithered out of the ring with a serpentine smile on his face. Kate immediately went to Kristi’s side, checking to make sure she wasn’t injured. Kristi nodded to confirm she could still move her arm before Kate moved to the ropes and started shouting and pointing at Crowley. Anton backed up onto the stage, spreading his arms and taunted Kate that her time was coming.

We cut backstage to a frantic scene as Jessi Ozborne runs through the corridor of the Vlad Blackheart Memorial Coliseum! The young woman is in absolute shambles over the sight she had just witnessed tonight as she finds a small secluded corner of the hallway to stop at. It’s then her face is first seen, beet red and riddled in tears with the young one shrieking and crying as she sits against the wall! Dakota Winters begins to approach her as she gets into the fetal position and sinks her head into her knees.

Dakota Winters: Jessi…we just saw–

Jessi, without her face ever leaving her lap, interrupts Dakota.

Jessi Ozborne: Leave me alone…

Dakota continues on, hoping to extend comfort to an obviously distressed Jessi.

Dakota Winters: Is there anything I can–-

Jessi interrupts again, this time popping her head up and facing Dakota so that her emotions are well known!

Jessi Ozborne: LEAVE ME ALONE!!!

Dakota backs off, leaving Jessi to sob alone. The poor girl rocks back and forth, holding her hair back with anxiety as her lip quivers. She lets out a final, ear-splitting shriek, the tone of which feels like a cross between sadness and anger. She sinks her face back into her knees as we fade out.

Cherry Addams vs. Cosmic Swan

The bell sounds and immediately, Cherry and Cosmic Swan lock up. Cherry, using her height advantage, forces Swan into the corner as Yumi calls for the break. Cherry backs up, but before she does, she delivers a hard chop to the chest of Swan. This seems to fire Swan up as she comes out of the corner and delivers a flurry of forearms to the head of Cherry, forcing her to back into the ropes. Yumi calls for Swan to back away, but before she does, she delivers a chop to Cherry. Cherry flashes a grin as she looks right at Swan. Cherry comes out of the ropes and the two of them lock up once again, but this time, Swan goes behind on Cherry and locks in a waistlock. She uses her surprising strength to pick Cherry up and slam her face first into the mat. Swan then hits the ropes and delivers a somersault senton. Risa sits Cherry up and hits the ropes again. She comes charging in, delivering a sliding knee that connects right to the side of the head of Cherry and Swan goes for a pin and gets a two count.

Swan climbs up to the top rope and she looks for a double foot stomp, but Cherry rolls out of the way and Swan is able to land and roll through and as Cherry comes at her, Swan delivers a pele kick that staggers Cherry before she delivers a shotgun dropkick that sends Cherry into the corner. Risa charges in, delivering an enziguri to Cherry before following up with a shotgun dropkick as Cherry sits in the corner, hitting Both Barrels. Swan drags Cherry out of the corner and she goes for a cover, but Cherry gets her shoulder up at two. Swan once again climbs to the top rope and she looks to deliver Swan Dive, but Cherry is able to get her knees up and drive them into the midsection of Swan. She then grabs Swan and rolls her up, but only gets a two count.

Cherry picks Swan up now and sends her into the ropes. Swan rebounds and is met with a spinning back elbow that stuns her. Cherry grabs Swan and lifts her up, delivering a brainbuster and she goes for a cover, but Swan kicks out at two. Cherry though grabs the leg of Swan and she locks in a kneebar. Swan screams out in pain as Yumi asks if she wants to give up. Swan refuses and fights before finally reaching the ropes as Yumi administers the five count and Cherry releases at four. Cherry gets back up to her feet as she stomps away at the leg of Swan before pulling Swan back to the middle of the ring and locking in the kneebar once again. Swan clenches her fists as she shakes her head no when asked if she wants to give up. Finally, Swan makes it to the ropes again and forces another break.

Cherry grins as she drags Risa over to the corner before sliding out of the ring. She grabs the worked over leg of Risa and pulls her into towards the ringpost before driving the leg into the steel over and over again. She grins as the crowd begins to boo her heavily. She slides into the ring and picks Risa up and delivers a flatliner right into the middle turnbuckle. She drags Swan out to the middle of the ring and goes for a cover, but Swan gets her shoulder up at the last moment. Cherry just marches on though as she picks Swan up and lifts her onto her shoulders. Cherry holds Swan there for a moment before she delivers The Circuit Breaker on Swan! Before Cherry can go for the pin though, Swan is rolling towards the ropes and falls out to the floor. Cherry sits up and yells at Yumi to start counting.

Yumi begins her twenty count as Swan is laid out on the floor. Yumi reaches the count of ten Swan still hasn’t moved. Yumi reaches fifteen and Swan finally begins to stir and by nineteen, she dives into the ring as the crowd shows their appreciation to her. Cherry though grabs Swan and lifts her back up onto her shoulders, looking for a second Circuit Breaker, but Swan is able to counter it into a satellite DDT. Both women are laid out on the mat, both showing the signs of wear from the battle they’re having. Cherry is the first to stir, but Swan isn’t far behind. The two of them get to their knees and they start to exchange forearms with each other. The two of them go back and forth, getting to their feet before Swan begins to get the upperhand in the exchange. Finally, Swan is able to deliver a Uraken that stuns Cherry before following it up with a poisonrana that spikes Cherry right on her head and Swan goes for a cover, but Cherry gets her shoulder up at the last moment.

Swan has the crowd firmly behind her as she climbs to the top rope and she goes for Heaven’s Fall, but Cherry is able to avoid the double stomp and when Swan lands, Cherry is up to her feet and she locks in Dying of the Light! Cherry pulls back on the head of Swan, locking the submission in deep. Risa refuses to give up and she fights, trying to hold on as long as she can. After so long though, the arms of Swan go limp and Cherry drops to the mat with Swan as Yumi checks before calling for the bell as Swan is out cold.

Thea Crawford: Here is your winner, by submission…CHERRY ADDAMS!!

Seth Ernst: Let it be known that the Cosmic Swan didn’t tap out but Cherry Addams’ momentum continues on the way to March Mayhem for the Undisputed Championship!

Miranda Augustino: She’s gonna have to bring that same fire to the ring when she comes face to face with Adrianna Salvatore!

Seth Ernst: That’s two weeks away, but that’s all the time we have for tonight!

Miranda Augustino: Sure is, amigo! Miranda Augustino and Seth Ernst signing out bitches! Hasta luego!