NFW Manifest Destiny III! 05/28/2022!

Thea Crawford: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is your main event of the evening!

~{Pac yells it out and the screen high above the stage shows the stretched out frame of The Titan with his back to the screen in his "Atlas" pose then pans down to reveal the actual Titan himself standing in that exact pose on the stage.}~


{Trey turns around slowly, his bread locks flipping over his shoulder from the force of the turn and he rips the shirt he was wearing down the middle and spreads his arms again with a self satisfied grin. He begins to make his way down the ramp and steps up onto the apron from the floor then steps over the top rope and moves to the center of the ring where he drops to a knee and holds his arms into the air as if he were holding up the whole NFW world.}


Seth Ernst: Look at the size of that man, Miranda. He truly is a Titan among mankind.

Miranda Augustino: Gonna be the biggest challenger Adrianna ever had to step up against!
The lights in the arena flicker out. The video wall comes to life with an image of Earth in from space as Bury Tomorrow’s “No Less Violent” begins to play. As it does, the vignette depicts a flaming meteor hurtling towards the planet. The vignette switches to various shots of Earth's population. People from all different regions as a shadow looms over, blocking out the sun. They all look up, eyes widening in horror.


From a bird's eye view, the meteor SLAMS into the Earth's surface, just as the chorus hits, causing a fiery flash on the screen and the vignette switches to grainy, black and white images of Adrianna Salvatore's most brutal match highlights, mixed in with closeups of her rather deranged smile and menacing sneer.


In the pitch black arena, lights on the stage come on, flashing and flickering. They illuminate a silhouette standing calmly in a hooded vest. Due to the lights positioning, all we see is the solid black outline, obscuring the lights behind it. As the first verse hits, the lights switch, coming on to light up the stage and ramp in a soft white but still leaving the arena dark. We see the figure in detail now as Adrianna Salvatore lifts her head and stares down at the ring from under her hood. She has that same sneer on her face as in her vignette. She steps forward, approaching the ring with a calm sense of purpose in her steps.

Adrianna reaches ringside and runs up onto the apron, kneeling upon it on one knee. Now, we see that wicked smile of hers as she licks her teeth. She turns around on the apron, skillfully and slides herself in, backwards under the bottom rope. Standing to her feet, Adrianna moves to a turnbuckle and climbs up. She throws back her hood and flips back her hair, letting out a roar before casting her gaze upon the audience with a wicked smile forming. Stepping down from the turnbuckle, she removes her vest, folds it and carefully hands it to the timekeeper before preparing for the match.

Seth Ernst: Adrianna Salvatore went through absolute hell to obtain that title she wears around her waist and she has dared anyone to try to take it from her!

Miranda Augustino: I love seeing people try!

Thea Crawford stands in the center of the ring while Referee Yumi Akiyama brings both competitors to the stand with her.

Thea Crawford: This match, ladies and gentlemen, is for the NFW Undisputed Championship! Introducing first, to my left, the challenger! From New York, New York. Weighing in at 345lbs. He is The Titan…ATLAS!!!!

A mixture of cheers and boos fill the arena as Atlas flexes his arms up then makes the motion of holding the world on his shoulders. Adrianna stands there, staring at him unfazed.

Thea Crawford: And his opponent, to my right. From Brooklyn, New York! Weighing in at 160lbs. She is the–

Adrianna suddenly stops Thea and whispers something into her ear. Thea swallows nervously before nodding and continues her announcement.

Thea Crawford: Ahem…she is…the ONE…the ONLY…the REAL…reigning and defending NFW Undisputed Champion…ahem…and she doesn’t need to carry a cheap shit mock belt to prove it…ADRIANNA…SALVATORE!!!!

Adrianna grabs the belt from Yumi Akiyama and turns towards the camera, raising the title up.

Seth Ernst: That’s gotta be a shot at Kasey Kash, Mir. Ya think?

Miranda Augustino: Oh, I’ll bet! Hey, look at Atlas!!! HAHAHAHA!!

The camera cuts to Atlas and even the challenger looks a little amused in spite of things. He nods to the announcement as he motions to Adrianna then to himself. She’s the true champ but he’s going to take it from her. Referee Akiyama sends them back to their corners, letting them get situated before passing off the belt and calls for the bell



Seth Ernst: Ladies and gentlemen, our main event of the evening is underway. Here we go!

Miranda Augustino: What do you get when a Titan collides with a cataclysmic entity, Seth?

Seth Ernst: I don’t know, Mir. What’s that?

Miranda Augustino: I don’t either but we’re about to fucking find out!

The fans are already clapping a rhythm, showing their support for their favorites in the match. Amanda Stafford stands at ringside, calling out motivation to Atlas. Inside the ring, the Titan and the Walking Apocalypse come out of their corners and circle around. Atlas feigns a lunge at Adrianna. She doesn’t flinch. He does it again. She doesn’t flinch. The big man smirks, impressed it seems. Adrianna throws a foot out, shooting for a kick to the leg but Atlas pulls his leg back. He warns her about watching his injured leg after the last Trauma. Adrianna stares hard at him as they continue to circle. Finally, both competitors lunge in and lock up, collar & elbow. They push back against one another for a moment before Atlas finally gives a mighty shove and sends Adrianna backwards, right on her ass with the ease of pushing a small child over. Adrianna sits there, staring up at him with a little surprise on her face. Atlas stands there with Amanda cheering him on at ringside. He flexes up his arms, flaunting his muscles then makes the motion of holding the world on his shoulders.

Seth Ernst: The challenger means business, Mir!

Miranda Augustino: If Adrianna came into this with the gameplan of overpowering her opponent, she might be screwed!

Seth Ernst: She spent two weeks training with friends and family in New York. I’d like to think she focused on another strategy, considering who she’s up against. She’s one of the strongest members of the entire roster but she’s not gonna overpower someone with a 200lb weight advantage.

Miranda Augustino: 200lbs, people!

Adrianna’s back up on her feet and the two circle up again. They lock up once more and Adrianna pushes back against Atlas with all of her might. She actually moves the big man back a couple of steps but he braces his feet, gets a good grip on the champion and just fucking tosses her to the side with ease. Adrianna hits the mat and sits back in the corner with an unsettled look in her eyes. She’s never faced an adversary that straight up beat her in the strength game before. She pulls herself up to her feet on the ropes and rolls her shoulders. Atlas motions for her to come on and bring it as she steps out.

Seth Ernst: You ever see someone match Adrianna Salvatore for power, Mir?

Miranda Augustino: Not like this, Seth!

Atlas and Adrianna circle around on the mat again and they step in for a third lockup. This time, however, Adrianna moves with a quickness in her step and slips behind Atlas, locking her arms around his waist. Before he has the time to try and break the hold, Adrianna lets out a hearty yell and lifts with all of her might. Atlas leaves his feet as Adrianna falls back and she spikes him with a jaw dropping German Suplex! The crowd pops loudly as Atlas sits up and stares at the champion. It’s as if part of him didn’t expect her to be able to pull that off. Adrianna sits up on one knee, turning to face Atlas and the two stare each other down as they come up to their feet.

Seth Ernst: And speaking of the power of the champion, there it is!

Miranda Augustino: Wow!!!!

Again, the two step up to each other. This time, Atlas offers up his hands to a Test of Strength. Adrianna moves in slowly and cautiously as she locks hands with him. It starts as a stalemate, at first; Atlas and Adrianna pushing back against each other. Adrianna even looks like she’s starting to push back against the might of the Titan before he really starts to go all in and squeezes hard on her hands. Adraianna grimaces in pain, feeling her hands being crushed under the pressure of the Titan’s grip. Atlas starts pushing forward, bending Adrianna backwards. Amanda Stafford slaps the apron, cheering her man on when Adrianna suddenly kicks Atlas on the inside of his left knee. Atlas immediately buckles and lets go of her hands.

Seth Ernst: Aw and there’s a shot to that knee that was damaged in that vicious attack by the Children of Nephilim.

Miranda Augustino: Sariel did a number on it, didn’t she?

Seth Ernst: Indeed and we know when it comes to working through an injury, if you step into this ring against Salvatore, she’s gonna smell blood in the water!

Miranda Augustino: Unorthodox? Maybe. Effective? Very!

Adrianna catches Atlas in the knee again, this time with a full-on low kick. He buckles again and she grabs him around the back of the head in a Clinch where she starts firing off with knees to the midsection and elbows to the jaw. To the shock of the crowd, and Amanda, she actually gets him back on the ropes where she starts throwing more, particularly vicious knees until the referee has to start the count and call for the break. Adrianna backs off and Atlas comes away from the ropes, waving the referee off when he tries to check on him. Stepping a bit gingerly on that leg now, the two circle up again and this time, Adrianna goes to the striking game. Atlas goes along with it, having the longer reach but it’s her discipline in the art that gives her the advantage this time around. She catches a punch on her arm that’s meant for her head and steps in, throwing body shots. Atlas’ powerful core absorbs most of it until she manages to catch him in the solar plexus and starts throwing kicks to his thighs. Atlas staggers, Adrianna hits the ropes and comes in fast. Atlas actually catches her on the approach and goes to pop her into the air but as Adrianna comes back down, she catches him around the head and brutally spikes him into the mat with a DDT!

Seth Ernst: OH, AND A BIG DDT FROM THE CHAMPION!!

Miranda Augustino: How does she do some of this shit?!

Atlas comes up off of the mat, looking dazed as he falls back down and rolls onto his back. Adrianna throws herself over him and hooks the leg for a cover. Senior Official Yumi Akiyama hits the deck and counts.



Atlas kicks out, still with ease but it’s his bad leg that she had hooked so she floats over, around and immediately locks on a kneebar. Atlas’ face contorts in agony as he starts slamming his fists against the mat. He’s not tapping, mind you. He’s pounding the mat with his fists. An attempt to Kick Adrianna off is thwarted as she places a boot against his inner right thigh and pushes back on it. Atlas cannot wriggle free of the submission. The two stare each other down. Atlas stares Adrianna down with rage in his eyes as Adrianna just grins wickedly back at him and puts extra torque on the knee.

Seth Ernst: Salvatore’s got that kneebar in on that injured leg! Will Atlas tap out or will he push on?!

Miranda Augustino: He might wanna consider living to fight for another day!

Adrianna yanks back on that knee, causing Atlas to yell out again. Eventually, he starts pulling himself towards the ropes, literally starting to drag Adrianna along with him. He gets closer to the ropes and Adrianna gives his leg another sharp jerk, stopping him in his tracks. He starts crawling forward again, and Adrianna adjusts the position, managing to roll Atlas over onto his front into a one legged Boston Crab which she then transitions into an STF, locking her hands under Atlas’ jaw. Atlas tries to pry her hands off but Adrianna has them locked on tight. He looks like he’s about to finally tap as he lifts his hand up but with one last mighty reach, he manages to lunge out and grab onto the bottom rope.

Seth Ernst: He got it!! He’s got the ropes!

Miranda Augustino: The damage might have been done, though!

The referee counts for Adrianna to release and she lets go at the count of 4. The champion stands back from the challenger long enough for him to make it up to his feet before she steps in to go for another attack but Atlas lashes out and catches her across the chest with a big frying pan chop.

Crowd: WHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Miranda Augustino: AAAAAYYYYYYYY, I heard that one! That makes the chi chis hurt!

Seth Ernst: Sounds like something that could stop a person’s heart!

Miranda Augustino: Well, mine are pretty jaw dropping so…

Seth Ernst: I don’t mean your— Nevermind! Atlas is starting to get some offense in again, folks!

Atlas is off the ropes now and he’s starting to rock Adrianna with hard rights, backing her towards the corner. He grabs her by the arm and whips her across the ring, violently sending her into the opposite corner. He starts to run at her but his leg gives out and he buckles down to one knee. Adrianna sees the opportunity and comes rushing out but Atlas explodes upwards with a big uppercut to the jaw.

Seth Ernst: OHHH MAN!!

Miranda Augustino: SHORYUUUUUKEN!!!

Adrianna staggers back into the corner and Atlas manages to carefully skip-run on his bad leg and hit her with a corner clothesline. It doesn’t look like he got all of it, however, due to his slower momentum but Adrianna starts to sag down in the corner. Atlas manages to lift her up onto the turnbuckle but Adrianna starts fighting back, throwing shots at his head. Atlas fights back, trading blows with her on the turnbuckle. Adrianna finally catches him square on the nose and he staggers back some. He steps in again and Adrianna kicks him right in the face from where she’s sitting. Adrianna stands up on the middle turnbuckle and dives off for a crossbody but Atlas catches her! He almost buckles again but manages to fight through the pain in his knee and takes her down with a powerslam, but he rolls back to nurse his leg, giving Adrianna time to recompose herself.

Seth Ernst: He should have went for a cover there, I think.

Miranda Augustino: Not with how that leg’s feeling, Seth.

Adrianna and Atlas both make it up to their feet and the champion rushes her opponent again. Atlas gets his left leg up and nails her with a Big Boot, sending her backwards into the ropes. Atlas grabs his knee again, regretting that decision and Adrianna uses the momentum off the ropes, charging in to go for the G.R.B (Impact Spear) but Atlas drives his right knee right up into her jaw! Adrianna staggers her! Atlas grabs her and roars as he delivers a big T-Bone Suplex, finally going for a cover!



Kickout by Adrianna! Atlas wastes no time in staying on the offensive as he goes into a mount on Adrianna, MMA style and starts assaulting her with a barrage of fists and elbows. Adrianna wisely gets the guard up to shield her head and face.

Seth Ernst: The champ might be in trouble here! Can she keep covered up while Atlas rains down the brutality?!

Miranda Augustino: She’ll think of something! Ref ain’t gonna stop the match for her defending! Atlas needs to remember we ain’t in the hood here! Much as I respect his mentality.

Atlas is relentless with the punches and elbows but it only takes a split second slip for Adrianna to be able to get her legs out from under him and she catches him around the head into a Triangle Choke. Atlas’ strikes stop and he’s immediately in trouble as he tries to pry the champion’s hands and legs off of him. Adrianna’s not having it, however, as she closes her grip even tighter.

Seth Ernst: She’s got that Triangle Choke on!! This could be it!

Miranda Augustino: She can turn him over and lock on the Lament Configuration if he’s not careful then he’s fucked worse than his Bunnies are!

Seth Ernst: Seriously?

While the referee is asking Atlas if he wants to tap, he manages to plant his feet again and, growling through the pain in his knee, he grabs Adrianna and deadlifts her up off of the mat.

Miranda Augustino: Ayyyyyyy coño, look at this shit!

Seth Ernst: Atlas has her up!

SITOUT POWERBOMB!!!! Adrianna’s head bounces off the mat and she lies there as Atlas stacks her up, folding her in half for a cover. It’s not hard to miss the peculiar position, either.

Miranda Augustino: Hey now, watch it, hombre!



Adrianna EXPLODES out of the cover, pushing Atlas backwards and sits up with rage on her face. Atlas sits back, unable to help a smirk on his face. He motions for Adrianna to bring it, clearly saying “C’mon, Babygirl.” Adrianna gets to her feet, as does Atlas and she charges in at him only to be snatched by the throat. Have we ever seen Adrianna’s eyes damn near bug out of her head? Hard to tell, but they certainly are doing so here as Atlas squeezes the life out of her. The referee starts warning Atlas to stop choking the champion. He only obliges when he lifts her up for a chokeslam near the ropes! He’s going to The Dreadnaught!!!! NO!! Adrianna gets her legs around his head and throws her weight back. Atlas’ hand slips off of her neck and he eats a Hurricanrana, sending him head first through the turnbuckles, into the ringpost!!

Seth Ernst: HEAD FIRST INTO THE STEEL POST!!!

Miranda Augustino: NIGHTY NIGHT, ESSE!!

Seth Ernst: Oh yeah, he’s gotta be out!

Amanda Stafford runs around the outside of the ring to where Atlas is to check on him. She’s telling him he’s gotta get up but Atlas is dazed from that impact. She shakes his head to clear the stars out. He doesn’t see Adrianna posting up in the other corner, measuring for the kill. Amanda barely has time to scream at Atlas he needs to get up before Adrianna comes running in and nails him with the Rogue Planet (V-Trigger) right against the turnbuckle!

Seth Ernst: ROGUE PLANET’S GONNA BE THE END OF IT!!

Miranda Augustino: There’s no getting up after that!

Fired up now, Adrianna gets back to her feet, roars to the cosmos above and sprints across the ring. She kicks off of the opposite turnbuckle and comes running in. ANOTHER ROGUE PLANET!! Adrianna wastes no time and wrestles the big man out of the corner, pulling him to the center of the ring. She starts setting up for the Ground Zero!!

Seth Ernst: Is she gonna be able to get him up for this?!

Miranda Augustino: She’s sure as fuck gonna try!

Adrianna lifts Atlas up. His feet leave the mat but she sets him back down. This is a monumental feat. She tries for it again. She gets him up higher this time but still sets him back down. Finally, she goes for a third attempt but Atlas suddenly blocks with his foot, grabs her and jerks her up for a big Snap Suplex! Both competitors are down! Champion and challenger aren’t moving! Referee Yumi Akiyama has no choice but to begin the count.



Adrianna and Atlas are laid out on the mat, showing no real signs of trying to get up yet.



They both start to move and crawl towards the ropes.

Seth Ernst: At least one of them needs to answer the referee’s count!

Miranda Augustino: I don’t wanna see the match end like this!



Atlas and Adrianna make it up to their feet, using the ropes for assistance and the referee acknowledges it! They stare at each other from across the ring. Atlas starts approaching first, motioning with his hands for Adrianna to bring it. “C’MON!”

Seth Ernst: The challenger’s saying, let’s go! Give me all you got!

Miranda Augustino: This is what you get when a Titan stands up to the Apocalypse!!

Adrianna’s leaning on the ropes, watching Atlas in disbelief as she shakes her head. She pushes her hair out of her sweaty face and steps towards the center of the ring to meet him. As the distance closes, Atlas pie faces her, saying “C’mon lil girl. Fuck you gon’ do?” This sets Adrianna off and she BLASTS him with a big right hand! Atlas rocks and Adrianna gestures to herself, yelling “C’MON, MOTHERFUCKER!” Atlas answers back with a big chop across the chest–no–the FACE! Adrianna staggers back, holding her jaw. Atlas just flat out slapped the shit out of her!

Seth Ernst: HO-HO-HOOOOOO MAAAAAAAN!!!!

Miranda Augustino: HOOOOOLY SHIT!!!

Adrianna’s not having that one bit as she turns and blasts Atlas with another right hand. Atlas chops her back, in the face again. Adrianna answers with another right hand. Atlas responds with another chop slap. The two start rapid fire trading punches and chops back and forth, looking to knock the other off their feet. Adrianna starts looking rocked before Atlas finally nails her with a forearm smash. She staggers! Atlas sees the opportunity and hits the ropes. Comes in for a Big Boot! Adrianna dives out of the way! ATLAS NAILS YUMI AKIYAMA WITH THE BOOT!

Crowd: OHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Seth Ernst: OH MY GOD!!!!!

Miranda Augustino: WATCH WHAT THE FUCK YOU’RE DOING, CABRON!!!

Seth Ernst: Senior Official Akiyama is OUT!

Miranda Augustino: Atlas’ boot is bigger than her head, I’m surprised it’s still attached to her body!

Seth Ernst: He was going for the champion but–wait a minute!!! Speaking of the champ!!!!

Atlas spins around to look for Adrianna and she’s already coming off the ropes and leaping through the air with the TA-01 (Superman Punch)!!! Atlas staggers back against the ropes. Adrianna runs off the other side and comes in for the G.R.B again but Atlas, once more, catches her by the throat! Lifts her up!! DREADNAUGHT, CHOKESLAM TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING!!

Seth Ernst: Oh man!!!!! That one’s always gotta hurt!!

Miranda Augustino: No kidding!! The ref is still down, though!

Adrianna is seen outside the ring, rolling onto her side, completely out of it. Holding a hand to the back of her neck. Atlas rests on one knee, trying to catch his breath before he turns to where Referee Akiyama is still laid out on the mat. He crawls over and tries to gently shake her awake. Akiyama rolls over onto her side, reeling from the Big Boot. Atlas gets up to his feet, bending over, still trying to rouse her when all of a sudden the lights go out.

Seth Ernst: Atlas is trying to–uh oh… Uh-oh!!!

Miranda Augustino: Ohhhh shit, what now?!

Seth Ernst: It can only mean one thing!

Miranda Augustino: You’ve gotta be right, Seth–-OHHH SHIT!

Miranda is cut off when the lights come back on and RIGHT in front of Atlas, stands Asmodeus of the Children of Nephilim. Standing off in opposite corners are the twins of Bene Elohim. Atlas barely has time to react before the hits him with The Mist right in the face!!! Atlas grabs at his eyes and immediately starts throwing wild swings, trying to catch Asmodeus with one of his punches but the Demon of Temptation slithers back out of harm’s way. Amanda Stafford starts to climb up onto the apron and Asmodeus bends backwards, Spiderwalk style to stare her right in the face. Amanda freezes as Asmodeus tilts her head with a big grin across her painted face. Meanwhile, as Atlas swings wildly, Bene Elohim rush out of the corner and strike. Remiel hits a Basement Dropkick to his left leg and he buckles down to one knee. Hananiel starts delivering vicious roundhouse kicks to the chest. Her twin sister pops up to her feet and the two start taking turns, delivering vicious kicks to the Titan.

Seth Ernst: You had to believe they were gonna be watching but they’ve got no business out here!

Miranda Augustino: This has to be Lord Lucifer sending a message!

Remiel and Hananiel deliver multiple kicks to Atlas until they step back to their corners. Meanwhile, Asmodeus stands by the ropes, practically daring Amanda to come in and try to stop them. Amanda can do nothing but watch as Bene Elohim come out of the corners again and deliver The Revelator to Atlas (Double Roaring Elbow) and send him down to the mat! Asmodeus looks back, seeing the damage done and she backs towards the twins. Outside the ring, Abaddon picks Adrianna up and shoves her back into the ring, before dragging Adrianna over and drapes her over Atlas’ motionless body. She goes to stand with the twins as Asmodeus hunches down beside Akiyama and whispers to the unconscious woman’s ear, what looks like “Wakey wakey!” And the lights go out…

Seth Ernst: Please tell me this means they’re leaving!

Miranda Augustino: One can only hope!

Referee Yumi Akiyama finally comes to and sees the champion laying over the challenger. She drags herself over to where she can see Atlas’ shoulders and…



Thea Crawford: Here is your winner, and STILL the NFW Undisputed Champion…ADRIANNA SALVATORE!!!

“No Less Violent” erupts through the PA as Adrianna rolls over and sits up .Amanda Stafford comes in to check on Atlas and the two women just stare at each other for a moment. Adrianna looks down at Atlas, seeing the residue of mist smeared all over his face. It doesn’t take her long to put two and two together. Adrianna’s expression changes and her head snaps towards the stage. She looks FURIOUS!!!! Referee Akiyama brings the Undisputed Title into the ring to present it back to the champion. She SNATCHES it from her hand and shakes off her attempt to help her up. Adrianna staggers to her feet, glaring up at the stage as Atlas sits up.

Seth Ernst: Miranda? I think Adrianna Salvatore just got the skinny on what went down and she does NOT look happy!

Miranda Augustino: She looks fucking PISSED, Seth!

Seth Ernst: Think she’ll still celebrate?

As Seth asks this, Adrianna looks back at Amanda and Atlas as the big man gets to his feet and is given water to clean his face off of the mist. Fuming, Adrianna looks at the title in hand and back at the stage. She screams, quite clearly, “FUCK” under the music. It’s loud enough for Amanda and Atlas to both look her way as the champion neglects to celebrate at all. She gets out of the ring and carries the belt down at her side as she storms up the ramp as the credits roll.

Seth Ernst: One hell of a match and a celebration ruined by the Children of Nephilim, Miranda. Now you’ve got a very pissed off Titan who’s not gonna let this slide.

Miranda Augustino: Atlas is pissed, hell Adrianna looks just as! She may still be champion but this isn’t how she wants her matches to end. Shit’s about to get real, real fucking quick, Seth.

Seth Ernst: That is it, Mir. I can feel it. Well, folks, we thank you for joining us here on the SPLAT Network. We hoped you enjoyed Manifest Destiny! We’ll see you next week on Trauma!!