Post by Steven Brody, CEO on Jul 2, 2022 13:56:48 GMT -8
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“Breathe Into Me (Remix Acustica)” by Red plays from the PA system.
Seth Ernst: Well… he did say he was going to reveal his answers today.
The audience boos loudly, drowning out the diehard fans of the Lord of Charisma. He steps through the curtains and onto the stage, decked out in a full three-piece suit with a smile.
Miranda Augustino: I’m so conflicted, Seth. On one hand, I respect Nathaniel as a professional wrestler. He’s brilliant, ruthless, and unpredictable. On the other hand… I really don’t like him right now!
Upon closer inspection, there’s a live microphone in his right hand. He saunters his way down the ramp and takes in the waves of hatred from the fans. He ascends the steel steps and enters the ring between the top and middle ropes. Once he stands in the center, his theme begins to fade and this amplifies the volume of the fans’ reactions. He simply listens to them and a chuckle escapes him.
Nathaniel Dixon: Yes… Let the hate flow through you.
This quote only angers the crowd who shout obscenities some of the camera’s microphones can pick up. “Asshole! Dirty bastard! Arrogant prick!”
Nathaniel Dixon: That was quite a supershow, wasn’t it? The 28th of June, New Frontier: Collision presents… Reckoning Day.
While he’s getting straight to the point, he’s also tormenting the viewers. If they saw Reckoning Day, they know exactly what happened.
Nathaniel Dixon: Oh, yes. Chicago was rather lively on that day. The energy was magnetic… so much so that I was drawn in.
Some of the fans begin an “Asshole! Asshole!” chant. Nathaniel can’t help but laugh at the verbal reaction.
Nathaniel Dixon: You amuse me. Now, then… There was one peculiar battle that captured my attention the moment it was announced… The House of One Thousand Light Tubes.
You must be wondering… why? Well, despite my charismatic and upper-class nature, I’m drawn to violence and gore. They fascinate me so. My fighting style consists of technical wrestling and mixed martial arts submission, but I enjoy tying cruelty into the duet. This was a deathmatch I had to see in person. Now let me get to what you really want to know.
Why did I attack Morgan Payne…? Quite frankly, she is unworthy.
The fans have only been jeering and booing, shouting insults at every second possible.
Nathaniel Dixon: It must be strange. The Kingdom has been a despised group of individuals with high superiority complexes. Long reigns of championship gold. Extreme egos that far surpass their title records. Yet here you are… booing me for assaulting one of them.
Either you’re honestly indecisive or you’re simply hypocrites.
Invasion: NFW versus Zion… My war with Mr. Kai Morgan… It was the perfect harmony to designate me as the Captain of Team NFW in the Ultimate Battleground. Alas, the role was granted… to a sobering woman who lost the Silver Mountain Championship to Milisandre Crowthorne… and was out of the ring for months. The powers that be, Mr. Steven Brody, in particular, pushed her to the front of the line. They completely ignored us. They completely ignored me.
Kai was MY enemy. He was MY target. He was the Captain of Team Zion. Yet somehow, Morgan was his opposing Captain, his primary opponent… and I was forced to become a follower once again. A thief in the night stole that leadership role from me and what has she done since then? Drama. All of the bloody drama with her and the Kingdom. How infuriating! Let’s face it. If it wasn’t for MY strategies? Morgan would have been utterly destroyed by Team Zion. They had her dead-to-rights in that cage. I was the one who conjured the brilliant idea to scale the cage alongside Ms. Lana Corvin and even the odds. I saved the team from failure. I saved NFW from shutting down!
Morgan Payne is unworthy of the briefcase she holds.
The guaranteed cash-in for the World Heavyweight Championship…?
It should be MINE!
There’s an unsettling shudder and a furious shout from the Intellectual Evolution. Some of the fans are shocked into silence while the others boo louder.
Nathaniel Dixon: I was the true leader of our team. I was the war strategist. I was Kai Morgan’s blood rival. Despite all of this, Morgan was given everything… because she’s the little niece of the late Vlad Blackheart.
Bias.
Favoritism.
Lest we forget that Ms. Isabella Santiago is Morgan’s future stepmother. Even MORE proof of the familial cushioning in the New Frontier. I attacked her future stepdaughter; therefore, she removes me from today’s main event. She tore away MY second chance at entering the Guardians of the Pyramid. She ripped away my opportunity to fight for the Undisputed Championship at Sudden Death…
All because I crossed into Collision’s Reckoning Day and delivered swift justice upon Morgan FUCKING Payne!
This time, it’s a venomous scream that echoes throughout the arena. This time, the fans are completely terrified into silence. Nathaniel’s heavy breathing can be heard… and then slowly, as he regains his composure, a soft yet eerie cackle escapes his parted lips.
Nathaniel Dixon: ...You will regret this.
The microphone falls from his right hand and crackles with static when it hits the mat. A wicked grin crosses his face and he leaves the ring -- through the crowd who immediately part ways to avoid him. No music. Just silence.
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Jeszika Gautier: Sathariel…
She shrugs, nodding slightly as she does so.
Jeszika Gautier: I know the others in this room call you Jess. Hell, some of them are even related to you by marriage. But you and I…
She shrugs again, a slight sadness and regret seeping into her eyes as she does this.
Jeszika Gautier: We’ve never really been properly introduced the way you, B and Ash have. You fought together in that war back in Hybrid and as you may have noticed, I was not there…
She nods to Missy sitting on her lap, playing with her phone.
Jeszika Gautier: For everyone who wants to know where I was?
She smiles down at the oblivious five-year-old on her lap.
Jeszika Gautier: You’re looking at where I was. I had a bit of a higher calling you might say, being with Carrie and Kristian when Carrie was giving birth and seeing her through everything that went with that. And I know, you in particular, would understand this, given how B ended up a tag champion in Hybrid too.
She squeezes her daughter before looking back into the camera.
Jeszika Gautier: Little Missy here wanted to come meet all these people she’s heard so much about. Obviously she’s met Nik, B and Ash and she’s met Maiko.
She pauses, almost laughing.
Jeszika Gautier: Hell, Maiko’s watched over her while we were training before. It sounds funny to say Maiko Adachi has been her babysitter some, but it’s true.
Jeszika nods knowingly to the camera.
Jeszika Gautier: You are one of the pens she wanted to meet and while I don’t know if you’ll agree to that, I do know we’re going to see each other tonight in the ring. I’ll see you there, Sathariel. No war, no hate, just a match between two people who effectively share a name and should be friends.
She nods to the camera again.
Jeszika Gautier: I hope you feel the same.
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Match #1/Singles
Kyleigh Rose vs. Jimmy Bones
~DING DING DING~
Rose fires a heavy shot straight out of the gate, knocking Bones to the mat straight off the bell with a Bicycle Kick! She mounts Bones on the mat now, laying into him with a bevy of strikes as he tries his best to defend himself! This ultimately fails however, with Rose continuing to wail on his head and chest! She eventually pulls him to his feet, taking him to the mat with a German Suplex! She rolls through, taking Bones down with a second German Suplex! She finally releases him for the repeated torture, tossing him across the ring with a third German Suplex! She gets Bones up to his feet, pushing him into the ropes before sending him across the ring with an Irish Whip! He returns, only for Rose to leap up and nail him with the ROSE DROP!! FRANKENSTEINER CONNECTS!! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
No! Pulls Bones out of the pin, wanting to inflict more damage! She gets Bones in position, before locking in the SHARP THORN!! HEADSCISSORS CRUCIFIX CHOKEHOLD IS IN!! Bones doesn’t hesitate, tapping out immediately!
~DING DING DING~
Winner: Kyleigh Rose
Result: Submission
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You called me a disease, treat me like an infection
You hoped I'd fade away, that is my motivation
This isn't bending knee, this isn't self reflection
What did you think I'd do?
This is retaliation!
You hoped I'd fade away, that is my motivation
This isn't bending knee, this isn't self reflection
What did you think I'd do?
This is retaliation!
Eavan Maloney walks out in her black and red Harley Quinn ring gear, carrying a clipboard, accompanied by her six-nine brother, Madman Jack. Jack holds the ropes open for her and Eavan steps through and immediately asks for a microphone.
Eavan Maloney: Later tonight, you will see me continue my ascension in New Frontier Wrestling when I take on the surgically-enhanced Bianca Page. Now, I don’t know if she got her looks from her mother, her father, or Dr. Frankenstein, but yikes. Personally, I would have you go see Dr. Kevorkian but I digress.
The crowd actually cheers Eavan, and she starts to pout and start a tantrum. Jack slowly nods his head no as he pats his sister on her head. Eavan gets incensed and yells at the crowd before her voice and demeanor returns to a sweet, almost syrupy, sound.
Eavan Maloney: No! No! No! No! No! You guys have NEVER cheered me in all the times I’ve been here, you are NOT going to start now. Just because nobody likes Page doesn’t mean you can be all yay Eavan. I get it, though. You all want me, but you can’t have me. You can buy a t-shirt like everyone else, alright? B, just be grateful that later tonight, you get to shine in my spotlight before people forget about you again tomorrow morning. Enough of you, though, let’s talk about something that ACTUALLY matters, and that’s Ashley Kenyon. See…
Slash's "World On Fire" starts up and the lights start dancing about. Ten seconds in, the main riff starts and Ashley Kenyon walks through the curtain with a purpose, the crowd cheering her on, as she’s practically marching to the ring. As she’s about to get in Eavan’s face, Madman Jack steps between the two of them. Ashley can be heard yelling at her, wondering what all this is all about, and Eavan holds her hand up.
Eavan Maloney: Whoa whoa whoa, first of all, Kenyon, calm the hell down. Breathe, relax, stress is very bad for you. I'm disappointed, AK. This animosity, all this negative energy coming from you is really kind of a turn-off. I would think with the company you choose to keep, and I'm not talking about Jeszy and Mama Bethy who may or may not have come to your defense since I announced this expose. I'm just saying. I thought with the people you've been around, you’d be all into being exposed, and yet here you are ready to fire. So, you know what? I’m going to say something Maiko should learn to say to you. Not tonight, dear, I have a headache.
Eavan tosses the microphone behind her, as she and Jack muscle their way past Kenyon and head up the ramp.
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Marina Flores: Settle down children, and bask in the presence of your superiors
The crowd begins to boo even more, prompting a sneer from Flores.
Marina Flores I said shut up!
Jessi politely asks for the microphone from Flores, clearing her throat before going to speak.
Jessi Ozborne: Would you expect anything less, Marina? The people of Chicago have absolutely zero class. They’re all just a bunch of greasy, infantile slobs that wouldn’t know a generational talent if they kicked their teeth in. It’s honestly a surprise that they even managed to roll themselves out of the easy chair they have in the center of their mom’s basement to make it here…though I’m not at all surprised that they didn’t make the effort to practice personal hygiene first. The area around this ring perennially smells like Axe Body Spray, halitosis, and failure.
The Chicago crowd boos at Jessi’s remarks towards them as she continues.
Jessi Ozborne: And honestly? I feel like the disrespectful people of Chicago speak for the entire United States, to be honest. I’ve been all over this trash country in my short career, and everywhere I go I can’t seem to escape the same sweat-drenched, cheeto-dust fingered, tooth gap having neckbeards! Now I’ll admit, some of you American’s, my homegirl Marina included, are worthy of my time…hi Logyn…
She smiles and winks directly at the camera at the mention of her name, before immediately refixing herself to her icy demeanor.
Jessi Ozborne: …but I’m genuinely repulsed by most of you. Which brings me to the point of why I’m out here tonight. See, for reasons that I won’t particularly get into at the moment, it is super uncool to be an American right now!
Marina nods her head in agreement, however the rest of the fans still can’t resist the urge to boo Jessi despite her good point.
Jessi Ozborne: So Marina and I got to talking, and we decided to give you heathens a symbol you could believe in! Something and someone you could be proud of, even if you all don’t deserve it. So, without further ado…
Jessi pauses for a moment, before turning to Marina.
Jessi Ozborne: Actually, I’ll let you do the honours! Take it away, babe!
Marina feigns a look of flattery at her client, before laying the bag she’s been carrying onto the stand and undoing it.
Marina Flores Ladies and gentlemen…we bring to you…The NFW CANADIAN! CHAMPIONSHIP!
Marina rips the bag off, revealing the brand new belt inside!
Jessi looks at the belt with a look of feigned surprise, looking as though a tear is about to come to her eye. Marina tells Jessi to turn around, before wrapping the new belt around her waist and buckling it onto her. Jessi takes the microphone again to speak.
Jessi Ozborne: Now, what kind of champion would I be if I didn’t defend this baby. And it just so happens that I’m in my ring gear and have all the time in the world. So I’m issuing a challenge to anyone in that locker room, to come down here and face Jessi Ozborne.
For a moment, silence. Jessi raises the microphone up again.
Jessi Ozborne: Come on, somebody back there’s gotta wanna wanna wanna face Jessi Ozborne!
More silence from the backstage area. Eventually Jessi becomes a bit more reserved.
Jessi Ozborne: Listen, don’t be scared! I will take it easy on you!
Just then, generic music starts to hit. The crowd is confused until they see enhancement talent El Piso Mojado make his way from the back! He charges towards the ring, getting mask-to-face with Jessi as she goes to speak again.
Jessi Ozborne: Who in the hell are you?
El Piso Mojado: I’m–
Jessi interrupts.
Jessi Ozborne: Yeah, yeah. Trick question. No one gives a shit. Listen up buttercup. What is the one quality that you possess that makes you think that you can walk out here and face the very best Canadian in the business.
El Piso Mojado pauses for a moment, thinking over his answer, before leaning into the mic once again.
El Piso Mojado: RUTHLESS! AGGRE-
Before he can even finish his sentence, Jessi clocks the poor man over the head with the belt. She yawns as she commands an official to come out and start the match.
~DING DING DING~
Ozborne pulls El Piso Mojado to his feet, immediately taking him right back down to the mat with a Hangman Neckbreaker! She stands up and lays a foot on Mojado’s prone body for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Mojado, obviously inciting the wrath of La Reine as she mounts him with a set of stiff punches to the ribs! She pulls his head up, right into a stiff Headbutt that takes him out of it! She gets Mojado up and throws him into the corner, before rushing over from the opposite corner for a Yakuza Kick! Mojado crumbles, finding himself a seated position that leaves the opening for Jessi to hit him with the HUMAN HAND GRENADE!! REVERSE CANNONBALL SENTON CONNECTS!! She’s not done however, waiting for him to make it to his knees before looking for BitchCraft! However, just then Ayu Megumi’s music hits, with The Amazing Girl coming out and sharing a menacing stare with Ozborne! She approaches the ropes, telling Megumi to “fuck off” as Mojado is able to regain his bearings. He leaps up, catching Ozborne with a Schoolboy Roll Up!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Ozborne! She quickly rushes Mojado, catching him in the shin with a boot to send him kneeling! She points to Ayu, telling her to “watch this” before lowering her knee pad and running the ropes to hit Mojado with BITCHCRAFT!! SHINING WIZARD CONNECTS TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!! Ozborne covers!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
~DING DING DING~
Winner: Jessi Ozborne
Result: Pinfall
Championship Retained
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Match #2/Singles
Eavan Maloney vs. Bianca Page
~ Ding Ding Ding ~
Page rushes to Maloney and pushes Maloney into the corner and Maloney rained punches to the stomach of Maloney and whips Maloney to the opposite corner! Page charges in and connects with Corner Clotheslines! But Maloney ducks under it! Page bumps into the corner! Maloney grabs Page from behind and drags Page to the middle of the ring and connects with Release German Suplex! But Page backflips and stands on her feet! Maloney turns to Page. Page kicks to the gut and sends Maloney falls down to her knees. Page hits the rope and connects with High Knee! But Maloney ducks under it! And pulls Page turns back to her and kicks to the gut! Send Page down to her knees and pull Page up and connect with Belly to Belly Suplex! Send Page down to the mat! Maloney pulls Page back to her feet and whips Page to the ropes but Page reverses and whips Maloney to the outside of the ring! But Maloney pulls the rope and saves herself from falls down to the outside! Page hits the rope and connects with Missile Dropkick! Send Maloney down to the floor! Page slides to the outside of the ring and pulls Maloney back to her feet and whips Maloney to the ringpost! But Maloney reverses and whips Page to the ringpost! Page's face hits the ringpost! Page falls down to her knees. Maloney yanks Page up by her hair and whips Page to the barricade! Page's back clashes to the barricade. Maloney pulls Page back to her feets and whips Page back to the ring. Page slowly goes back to her feet Maloney kicks to the gut! Page down to her knees. Maloney pulls Page back to her feet and connects with Snap Suplex! Send Page down to the mat! Maloney covers!
ONE!
NO! Page kicked out at one! Maloney stomps down to Page and pulls Page back to her feet by her hair and whips Page to the ropes but Page reverses and sends Maloney out of the ring! But Maloney can stand on the apron! Page runs to her but Maloney counters with Enzuigiri! Kick to the head of Page! Page staggers back to the middle of the ring. Maloney back to the inside the ring and whips Page to the corner! Send Page's shoulder hits the ringpost! And drags Page back to the ring and connects with Release German Suplex! Send Page down to the mat! Maloney pulls Page back to her feet but Page slaps Maloney's hand out of her shoulder and kicks to the gut! Maloney down to her knees. Page hits the rope and connects with High Knee! Hits to the jaws of Maloney! Maloney stands on her wobbly legs. Page hits the rope and connects with another High Knee! Send Maloney down to the mat! Page pulls Maloney back to her feet and whips Maloney to the corner! Page charges in and connects with Corner Clotheslines! Bumps Maloney into the corner! Maloney staggers back to the middle of the ring. Page hits the rope and connects with Discus Clotheslines! Send Maloney down to the mat! Maloney slowly goes back to her feet! Page kicks to the gut! Send Maloney down to her knees. Page hits the rope and connects with Scissors Kick! Send Maloney down to the mat! Page climbs up to the top ropes and jumps out of the top rope and connects with Diving Elbow Drop! Right on the target! Page's elbow landed on top of Maloney! But Page is not enough! Page pulls Maloney back to her feet and connects with Spike DDT! Spike Maloney's head down to the mat!
ONE!
TWO!
TWO!
NO! Maloney kicked out at two! Page mounted on top of Maloney and rained her fist to the face of Maloney! Page back to her feet and stomps on Maloney and pulls Maloney back to her feet and whips Maloney to the corner but Maloney reverses and whips Page to the corner! Maloney charges in but Page counters with a boot to the face of Maloney! Maloney staggers back to the middle of the ring! Page hits the rope and connects with Scissors Kick! Send Maloney down to the mat! Page not covers but she pulls Maloney back to her feet and kicks to the gut! But Maloney catches her feet and connects with Belly to Belly Suplex! Send Page down to the mat! Page hurries back to her feet! Maloney hits the rope and connects with Dropkick to Knees! Kick to the Knees and sends Page’s face fist to the mat! Maloney pulls Page back to her feet and whips Page to the corner but Page reverses and whips Maloney to the corner! Page charges in and connects with High Knee! Hits to the jaws of Maloney! Maloney staggers back to the middle of the ring! Page hits the rope and connects with Missile Dropkick! Send Maloney down to the mat! Page pulls Maloney back to her feet and pushes Maloney back off a little bit! Page connects with SUPERKICK!!!! MALONEY CATCHES PAGE’S FEET MALONEY TURNS PAGE AROUND! PAGE TURNS TO MEET MALONEY! MALONEY HITS THE ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH NOLA MAKEOVER!!!! DOUBLE KNEE FACEBUSTER!!!! BUT PAGE THROWS MALONEY DOWN TO THE MAT! MALONEY SLOWLY GOES BACK TO HER FEET! SUPERKICK!!!! KICK TO THE JAWS OF MALONEY! PAGE SEND MALONEY DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A SUPERKICK! PAGE PULLS MALONEY BACK TO HER FEET AND CONNECTS WITH BINX!!!!!!!!! BLOCKBUSTER!!!!!!!!! SEND MALONEY DOWN TO THE MAT! PAGE COVERS!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
TWO!
THREE!
NO!!! MALONEY KICKED OUT AT THE LAST SECOND! PAGE IS NOT BELIEVE IT! PAGE SCREAMS OUT IN ANGER! Page pulls Maloney back to her feet and whips Maloney to the rope and connects with SUPERKICK!!!! BUT MALONEY DUCKS UNDER IT! PAGE TURNS BACK TO MALONEY! MALONEY KICKS TO THE GUT! Send Page down to her knees Maloney pulls Page back to her feet and hits the rope and connects with Sorsh Shot! Superkick! Connects to the jaws of Page! Send Page down to the mat! Maloney pulls Page back to her feet and whips Page to the rope and Maloney connects with Dropkick to Knees! Send Page's face fist to the mat! Maloney pulls Page back to her feet and whips her to the corner but Page reverses and whips Maloney to the corner! Page charges in and connects with High Knee! But Maloney ducks under it! Page’s knees hit to the corner! Page staggers back to the middle of the ring. Maloney connects with Belly to Belly Suplex! Send Page down to the mat! Page roll to the outside and slowly goes back to her feets Maloney hits the rope and connects with Suicide Dive! Send Page down to the floor! Maloney pulls Page back to her feet and whips Page back to the ring. Page slowly goes back to her feet Maloney connects with NOLA MAKEOVER!!!! PAGE STUNNED! SHE TRIES TO STAND ON HER WOBBLY LEGS MALONEY KICKS TO THE GUT! PAGE DOWN TO HER KNEES! MALONEY PULLS HER BACK TO HER FEET AND SET IN THE PILEDRIVER POSITION! AND MALONEY CONNECTS WITH HIT THE NAIL!!!!!!!!! STORM ZERO PILEDRIVER!!!!!!!!! SPIKE PAGE’S HEAD DOWN TO THE MAT! MALONEY COVERS!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
~ Ding Ding Ding ~
Winner: Eavan Maloney
Result: Pinfall
TWO!
THREE!
~ Ding Ding Ding ~
Winner: Eavan Maloney
Result: Pinfall
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Suddenly the opening to “Unbreakable” by Kingdom Collapse begins to play over the PA system, immediately bringing the fans to their feet in anticipation.
Seth Ernst: Wait a damn minute?!
Miranda Augustino: Could it be?!
After a few moments, “Unbreakable” Stacy Jones bursts through the curtain and out onto the stage to arguably one of the biggest pops ever heard at an NFW event. The former United States Champion, who is dressed in black leather high heeled boots, a pair of skin tight black leather pants, a black Nightwish “Endless Forms Most Beautiful” T-shirt and her custom black “Unbreakable” leather jacket, surveys the crowd and takes in the reaction.
Seth Ernst: Just listen to these fans, Miranda! I can barely hear myself think!
Miranda Augustino: It’s been three long months since we last saw The Unbreakable One here in the Vlad Blackheart Memorial Coliseum!
Jones continues to survey the crowd as she is overcome with emotion, doing her best to keep her composure. Whether it’s due to the overwhelmingly positive reaction of the fans seeing her back, that she’s there to possibly deliver some bad news to them or a mixture of both is anyone’s guess. Eventually, she begins to make her way down the ramp, slapping the hands of as many fans as she possibly can on the way.
Seth Ernst: I can’t imagine what must be going through Stacy’s mind right now, hearing this reaction. She has been sorely missed here on the blue brand and these fans are extremely happy to see her back.
Miranda Augustino: But the big question is, Seth. Will this be the very last time we’ll see her on NFW television? I mean, it’s no secret that her neck injury was so serious that it may have cost her her career. I hate to be the one to point that out, but that’s the reality of this situation.
The Unbreakable One reaches the bottom of the ramp and makes her way around the ring, continuing to slap the fan’s hands on the way around. Once she reaches the announce table area, she asks Trauma’s ring announcer, Thea Crawford to stand up and when she does, Jones gives her a hug before having a brief chat with her that’s inaudible to everyone else.
Seth Ernst: I don’t like the looks of this, Miranda. It’s like she’s saying…
Miranda Augustino: Goodbye? Yeah, I’m getting that vibe from this as well. She’s heading our way so we better greet her.
The announcers stand to their feet as Jones makes her way over to them and she wraps her arms around Ernst before sharing a few words with him and then moves along to Augustino and does the same thing. The Unbreakable One then asks for a microphone and is handed one before she makes her way up the steel steps and climbs through the ropes into the ring.
Seth Ernst: Well she didn’t give anything away about her future to us, ladies and gentlemen… she just said thank you and that she loves us.
Miranda Augustino: Definitely not giving me positive vibes that we’re gonna be getting good news from her sadly. But I guess the wait is over and we’re about to find out.
Jones waits patiently as “Unbreakable” fades out and the fans’ cheering dies down. There’s quite clearly a pained expression on the face of the former United States Champion’s face as she slowly lifts the microphone up to her lips.
Stacy Jones: First of all… I just want to say thank you for that lovely welcome. For thirteen years, you guys have always been by my side and I love you all so much.
She pauses to wipe away the tears that have started rolling down her cheeks.
Stacy Jones: So three months ago. After I lost my United States Championship to Faye Brown… I collapsed backstage which resulted in me requiring immediate neck surgery. This was my own doing because I had been dealing with a slight pain in my neck for several months, but I didn’t want to just up and relinquish my title and go off to get the surgery I needed as I felt that that would have been a disservice to you guys, to the woman I defeated to win the belt Anaquin Adams, to Isabella Santiago and to Steven Brody.
Again Jones pauses to wipe away tears.
Stacy Jones: I realize now how much of a mistake that was, because obviously my neck injury had gotten worse and after my successful surgery, my doctor told me the words that nobody who loves this industry ever wants to hear, he told me that I may never wrestle again.
The fans boo slightly at the mention of this and even break out into a “no” chant, the camera shows a few fans in the crowd who are in tears, expecting the worst.
Stacy Jones: My recovery was difficult. Both physically and emotionally. There were many times when I would get into my own head because I wasn’t able to do anything to help keep my mind occupied. It was truly one of the toughest three months of my entire life.
Jones takes a deep breath in and slowly exhales.
Stacy Jones: Three days ago, I had my follow up appointment with my doctor. He checked over my neck and… he finally told me… he finally told me what I never thought I would ever hear…
The fans are on the edge of their seats in anticipation, even the announcers and the other ringside crew are waiting on bated breath.
Stacy Jones: He told me that I was cleared to compete again.
The entire arena explodes into cheers, however those cheers quickly dissipate as the pained expression on Jones’ face remains.
Stacy Jones: But one thing that has really made me think during my recovery is… what if this happens again? And if so, what if it’s even worse next time? What if I end up paralysed or worse? I needed to think about my family. I needed to think about being able to be there for them to the best of my ability. I needed to strongly consider whether my neck injury was a sign to hang up the boots for good, regardless of whether or not I was cleared to compete again.
Silence. Nothing but silence from the fans in the Vlad Blackheart Memorial Coliseum, except for a couple of sobs from a few of them. After a few brief moments of silence, finally the expression on the face of The Unbreakable One changes, to one of determination.
Stacy Jones: But then I remembered just who the Hell I am!
Finally life returns to the arena as the fans cheer wildly.
Stacy Jones: I remembered that I am The Unbreakable One! That I am “Unbreakable” Stacy Jones! And I… am… back!
Jones then drops the microphone and smiles as “Unbreakable” blasts out of the PA system again as she proceeds to exit the ring.
Seth Ernst: You hear that, Miranda?! Stacy Jones is back!
Miranda Augustino: She sure had us going there, Seth! But I’m glad to know that she’s back and I cannot wait to see what is next for her here on Trauma!
Jones then makes her way up the ramp, waving out to the fans and also blowing kisses to some of them. Once she reaches the stage, she turns back around to face the fans and continues to wave and blow kisses to them while also thanking them for their constant support. After a few moments, Jones’ step-sister and NFW interviewer, Ami Kennedy joins her on the stage and the two embrace before Kennedy raises The Unbreakable One’s arm up in triumph.
Seth Ernst: And there is certainly one person who will definitely be glad to hear that Stacy is back, her step-sister Ami Kennedy.
Miranda Augustino: Indeed. Welcome back Stacy Jones.
The step-sisters then disappear to the back in each other’s arms as we cut elsewhere.
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[Recorded Earlier This Morning]
The shot opens up inside the training facility adjacent to the Colosseum. NFW roster members are scattered about in the background but the camera focuses specifically on the NFW Undisputed Champion as she works on the cable curl machine. With the pin clearly near the bottom - almost all of the machine’s weight added - Adrianna Salvatore stands, performing bicep curls. She’s got a “Destroy Everything” cropped t-shirt on over her sports bra and baggy black basketball shorts. A bandana keeps her hair from falling loose out of the tie and into her face. Coming in from the side, Interviewer Dakota Winters steps up with a microphone.
Dakota Winters: Adrianna, hello!
Adrianna Salvatore: Not now.
Dakota Winters: Oh, sorry. Real quick, I just—
Adrianna Salvatore: Not… Now…
Adrianna says between reps, clenching her teeth as she pushes through her current set, damned if her muscles are on fire or not. Dakota’s about to open her mouth and apologize but something on the other side of Adrianna catches her eye and she steps back, clearing the way as Lana Corvin slides into the frame. Lana stands there and watches Adrianna for a moment. That almost everpresent Corvin smirk on her face.
Lana Corvin: Not bad there, champ. Shame the max on the weights and machines here is so low.
Lana shrugs and she acts like she is starting to pick at and clean her nails. Adrianna strains out a final rep, controlling the release on the way down to add to the workout before finally dropping the cables for a rest period. Here, she turns directly to Lana, setting her hands loosely on her hips.
Adrianna Salvatore: It is a shame. But it gets the job done.
Adrianna watches Lana with her head tilted to one side but her head changes to the other as her own telltale, cruel smirk forms across her lips.
Adrianna Salvatore: Let me guess. Scouting?
Lana shrugs absently, paying more attention to her nails than Adrianna.
Lana Corvin: Something like that, I guess. Always have an eye on the competition. Never know when you’ll have to know about someone. Best to be prepared for any possibility.
Lana slowly drags her eyes from her nails to Adrianna. The champion’s remained locked right on Lana’s and the two are now in a staredown.
Adrianna Salvatore: That’s a fine mindset to have. So long as you remember to practice it.
Around them, everything in the gym has stopped and all eyes are on the two now, as Adrianna stares hard at Lana.
Adrianna Salvatore: So then, Corvin. You gonna regurgitate the same song and dance that Caldwell did? Is it your “destiny” to rise to the top of the pyramid?
She uncranes her neck, lips curling into a more sinister smirk than before.
Adrianna Salvatore: Or are you gonna be the first one to recognize the gravity of the situation?
A small chuckle comes from Lana. She licks her lips and shakes her head slightly.
Lana Corvin: Destiny ain’t really my thing. Cause even that implies the luck to be in the situation. That ain’t what my family is about. I understand the situation perfectly. But the thing about gravity is how fickle it can be. Because when I take my inevitable spot at the top, all it will take for you to fall from it will be just a little…
Lana snaps her fingers and smirks. As if the grin on Adrianna’s face couldn’t get any wider or unnerving but somehow it does as she looks down with a slight nodding of her head.
Adrianna Salvatore: Is that right…?
She looks back up from the floor and locks eyes with Lana again. Just like she did before with Alexandra, the previous week, Adrianna slowly steps forward, closing the little gap between them, almost to the point of eliminating any sense of personal space.
Adrianna Salvatore: Little bit of advice? If you’re gonna come at me. You better save your absolute best for the occasion. You better be ready to work on your reserve. You’d better aim for the head.
Again, mirroring the previous week, Adrianna leans in practically right into Lana’s ear as her tone drops to almost a whisper.
Adrianna Salvatore: And don’t miss…
Lana Corvin: Don’t worry, I ain’t Thor…
Lana whispers right back and pats Adrianna on the cheek. She takes a step back and then turns and walks away. The camera slowly pans around to in front of Adrianna as she watches Lana go. Narrowed eyes glimmer with amusement and intrigue as the corner of her mouth lifts again and we fade out to black.
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Match #3/Singles
Sathariel vs. Jeszika Gautier
~ Ding Ding Ding ~
Sathariel and Jeszika lock-up in a traditional collar and elbow tie-up. Sathariel pulls out of it and goes for a forearm smash but Jeszika ducks under and takes a standing waistlock. Sathariel goes for a back elbow smash but Jeszika is low enough to avoid it. She overpowers Sathariel and forces her into a takedown and then deadlifts her over into a bridging German suplex.
ONE!
TWO!
SATHARIEL KICKS OUT!
TWO!
SATHARIEL KICKS OUT!
Jeszika makes sure to swing around and mount the angel. Sathariel gets her hands up to block any strikes that might be coming down and Jeszika goes for a triangle choke. Sathariel defends it and works herself out with forearm shots. Jeszika drills Sathariel and then hooks the leg for a cover.
ONE!
TWO!
REVERSAL INTO A CRADLE!
ONE!
TWO!
JESZIKA KICKS OUT!
TWO!
REVERSAL INTO A CRADLE!
ONE!
TWO!
JESZIKA KICKS OUT!
The two get to their feet and Sathariel hits a roaring elbow and then a punch-punch-kick combo. Jeszika staggers back and Sathariel hits the Improved Dixon Arrow.
ONE!
TWO!
JESZIKA KICKS OUT!
TWO!
JESZIKA KICKS OUT!
Sathariel runs right into the Wings of Kennedy.
ONE!
TWO!
JESZIKA KICKS OUT!
TWO!
JESZIKA KICKS OUT!
As the two go to stand, Jeszika pulls Sathariel into a backslide.
ONE!
TWO!
SATHARIEL KICKS OUT!
TWO!
SATHARIEL KICKS OUT!
They get to their feet and Sathariel hista running European uppercut followed by a midair back snap kick. Jeszika goes down hard and Sathariel goes up top for the Silver Moon Shockwave.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
~ Ding Ding Ding ~
Winner: Sathariel
Result: Pinfall
TWO!
THREE!
~ Ding Ding Ding ~
Winner: Sathariel
Result: Pinfall
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Christian Lawson: ”Christian Lawson backstage here with a regular of the ‘Christian Lawson Project’, Kasey Kash. Kasey, how you holding up?”
The camera pans slightly to the left, where we can see Kasey Kash, hand bandaged and all, with his version of the NFW Undisputed Championship over his shoulder, being accompanied by JAHJAH and his fiancee, Erika Crawford.
Kasey Kash: ”Eh, I’ve been through worse. She’ll be right.”
Kasey winces as he opens and closes his bandaged hand, as Christian continues his interview.
Christian Lawson: ”Now Kasey, being that you have already qualified for the Guardians of the Pyramid match, with your now lingering hand injury, how confident are you in your ability in the ring?”
Kaey smirks and chuckles at the question, looking at Lawson before turning his attention to Erika standing by his side, before turning it back to Lawson.
Kasey Kash: ”Pretty fuckin confident, if I’m being perfectly honest with ya. This one here though has told me that ‘If you don’t win the guardians match, you have to take time off to let it heal’, which I sorta agreed to, like I get her being worried about me, I’ve already tried to tell her that I’m good, but she just wants to make sure that I’m 100%, which just goes to show that I’m a pretty lucky guy when it comes to her.”
Erika smiles up at him as Lawson continues his questioning.
Christian Lawson: ”Continuing along that same train of thought, what are your thoughts on some of the comments made by Alexandra Caldwell on the last episode of Trauma?”
Kasey laughs at the comment, as does JAH, who steps in front to answer the question.
JAHJAH: ”AYO CHRISTIAN WHATS GOOD!”
Christian steps back slightly as JAH talks, as he’s holding the mic to JAHJAH we can hear him say “Jesus fuck you’re loud.”
JAHJAH: ”SO BASICALLY RIGHT KASEY THINKS ALEXANDRA COULDN’T LACE HIS CHUCK TAYLORS ON HER BEST DAY SO HE FINDS IT FUNNY THAT SHE CALLS HIM A WASTE OF SPACE WHEN SHE TOO MUCH OF A BITCH TO DO IT TO HIS FACE. YOU FEEL?”
Christian nods, and JAH moves back to behind Kasey, who continues off where JAHJAH left off.
Kasey Kash: ”Basically, right. She can sit there and bitch and moan time after time about how she’s only ever had one shot at the title, or how I’m a ‘Waste of Space’, when her not responding to what I had to say on twitter, calling her out directly for sayin that shit, goes to show you that she’s just a scared little girl.”
Christian Lawson: ”Now last time we spoke I asked you about your late Uncle. Now today I just wanted to get your thoughts on what's been going on with the man you called your best friend, Kai Morgan. Any comment on that situation?”
Kasey sighs, looking back at Erika, before looking into the camera and answering the question.
Kasey Kash: ”...Look… what Kai’s goin’ through is a situation I know all too well. It was one of the lowest points of my life. All I can offer him is what everyone else offered to me during that time, and that’s someone to vent to if he needs it. Because, hell, if he can’t see what Jessi and the rest of the Chaos Circus are doing to him, then it ain’t my place to speak on it.”
Christian Lawson: ”Well it appears that we are out of time tonight, thank you for taking the time to speak with me, Kasey.
Kasey nods, before the trio walk out of frame, and the scene fades.
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Match #4/Trios
Heroes 4 Hire vs. Ford Tough
~DING DING DING~
Liam Richardson and Neon Bitch start things off for their teams as they circle the ring around each other! Neon Bitch tries to rush in for a grapple on Richardson, but he ducks underneath and gets behind her for an immediate Thigh Kick! He turns her around now, nailing her with a Forearm before jumping up and hitting her with an Enziguri! Neon Bitch staggers, leaving an opening for Richardson to wrench the arm and go for the tag to Miles Watson! He hops over the top rope now, working with Richardson to take her down with a Double Hip Toss! They go for the ropes now, hitting a Handspring before going for a double Dropkick to a seated Neon Bitch! Watson attempts to pull Neon Bitch up, but she fights back, nailing him with a few strikes before turning around to tag in Subie Bruh! Subie rushes in, throwing a few strikes at Watson before hitting the ropes! She returns, only for Watson to nail her with a Pop-Up Sitout Powerbomb!
Subie is almost defenseless now as Watson pulls her up and tags in Takashi Shinobu, who immediately comes in and works with him to hit a Double Standing Dropkick! Shinobu gets her up, nailing her with a Body Slam, before raising her up once again for a DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX!! Shinobu connects with his signature, heeding the call of the “Dragon’s Curse” chants throughout the arena and getting Subie up once again! This time he gets her in position, hitting the DRAGON’S CURSE!! FISHERMAN BUSTER GETS HER!! Shinobu with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE…!
~DING DING DING~
Winners: Heroes 4 Hire
Result: Pinfall
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Loree Merope: Look, the last time I dealt with her, it wasn't on a wrestling matter. No, I don't think I'm interested in her as a client, she almost had me killed for her own personal gain. Oh, she REGRETS it? Oh well THAT makes it so much better, doesn't it? I don't care if she wants to apologize, she isn't the type of... thing I deal with…
She continues to talk as she passes by and another voice is heard talking and is revealed to belong to Ibbie who exits the limo on out of the same door as Loree earlier. She, too, is talking on a cell phone, but her conversation is quite a bit different.
Ibbie: ...No, I miss YOU more! Wait, I'm just outside, so we both won't be missing each other soon. Yes, I'm also still Ibbie! Always Ibbie! Oh, you said Jibbie! Well, that's always us too!
Ibbie has an huge smile on her face and appears to be blushing slightly! She then walks past the limo driver and playfully boops him on the nose causing him to crack a smile. The scene changes over to inside the Coliseum as Loree is still talking on her cell going into the building. Ibbie follows behind, but stops and gets off her phone gleefully walking by. Shortly after that, Dakota Winters approaches Ibbie with a reluctant look on her face.
Dakota Winters: Ibbie, may I have a few words–
Ibbie: Hi, I'm Ibbie! You are you and you are Dakota named after the state where I live, I think!
Dakota just shakes her head after being interrupted and puts her mic down on a nearby table leaving Ibbie alone. Ibbie looks a bit confused, but she goes over to the table and smiles again. She picks up the mic and begins to speak.
Ibbie: Hi, I'm Ibbie! Dakota seems to be very busy tonight and couldn't stay for an interview, or maybe tonight is open mic night like Lorna had last week on Collision. Although... I think she did that herself and this seems to be an accidental open mic night? Regardless it's open mic night whether it's accidental or on purpose. Speaking of purpose, I have a purpose tonight and that's to fight for another shot at the Guardians of the Pyramid match. If I qualify for the match tonight, I know exactly which guardian I will be... the one who always introduces himself when he talks, of course!
Ibbie laughs and smiles so big her eyes squint and nose crinkles a bit. She eventually gains her composure and continues.
Ibbie: Ok, I need to do my best Rooster imitation and be serious for a moment.
She pauses.
Ibbie: I'm also still Ibbie, ok? Anyway, tonight I face four, no three other opponents. One opponent was going to be Nathaniel Dixon, but NFW has him in time out, so he's no longer in the match. This leaves my best friend, and very talented, Ayu Megumi, another person I consider my friend and biggest fan, Coda, and... Kai Morgan. Sorry, Kai, but you don't get along with Kasey? That means you wouldn't get along with JAHJAH and anyone who doesn't get along with him will, by association, not get along with me. Plus Jessi, on Twitter, told you to kill me? That's a bit harsh so I'm guessing she meant figuratively, but what does she know? Jessi, allow me to be harsh back... and also still Ibbie, of course! Jessi, I faced you in my last match against three competitors and pinned you. Luckily for me that night, and for Kai every night, Jessi, a Small Package was just too much for you to handle.
Ibbie's eyes widen for a moment.
Ibbie: That may have been a bit TOO harsh. Wow! I think I've been hanging around a certain Wardog too much... Nah.
Ibbie clears her throat.
Ibbie: Anyway, back to Kai. Honestly, while you may not have done too much lately, you were in a match against Kasey that made me cringe due to the amount of violence on display. You've done quite a bit in this company and have been here longer than me. You're the only person in this match tonight I have yet to face in any match and that doesn't give me much to go on. I don't know what you're going through personally, but I've prepared for the match as if you are going to fight for a spot in the Pyramid. After tonight, I can add you to the list of remarkable opponents I've faced during my stay here on Trauma. Kai, I had a little bit of fun on Twitter this week, but don't get me wrong. I respect you. So, don't disrespect me.
Ibbie nods her head with her last words and continues.
Ibbie: Coda and Ayu Megumi. I've faced you both before... I defeated Coda one on one recently and she was a very worthy opponent. We did fight and now we get to fight again. Ayu... We fought many times and we were many times evenly matched, but you were the one to defeat me and move on. Now look where we are... We cross paths once again and we once again are in a match against each other and two others. Our first match like this ended with us both pinning one of the other opponents at the same time. Will this happen again? It's always a possibility, but to truly show that we are evenly matched, I MUST defeat you. Now, I know we are friends, but when the bell rings we will both be against one other. Competitively, I need a win over you to even the score and put us back on that same path we've been on for so long. Ayu, if I don't, I would like for you to win just like you said the same to me. I'm determined, more than ever, to give you an even more difficult Ibbie to face and I've been training hard this week to ensure that. I'm determined, I'm ready to compete, I'm going to try my best, I'm going to win if I can help it. I'm going to be ALL of those things AND MORE!
Ibbie goes from having an intense look on her face to a smile.
Ibbie: And I'm also still Ibbie! Tonight will I go on to the Guardians of the Pyramid match? Be sure to keep watching tonight, as we answer this an many other questions live on Trauma! Home of me! Ibbie!!!
Ibbie holds the mic straight out in front of her and drops it, but then picks it up off the floor and sets it back on the table. She follows that up with a smile and walks off as the scene fades out.
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Faye Brown: Man, the Guard for the Devil on Saturday, tonight... and God on Monday.
Bad Boy's lips form a smirk, and you can only see it from the tip of the nose down to the top of the chin.
Faye Brown: Just another extended weekend for the Bad Boy, huh?
The video cuts to Faye sitting in her "Killshot" chair, her NFW United States and Zion Wrestling Championships resting over her shoulders. Right leg crossed over left leg, right hand nonchalantly holding Brown's head up. Faye's brown eyes strike the camera as she begins her spiel proper.
Faye Brown: Wrestling can make you say a lot of boisterous shit, you know? If you didn't know any better, you'd think professional wrestlers are like the Greek, Roman, Norse, and Chinese gods combined, complete with all the myths. It's ridiculous, but that's the nature of the game, so to speak. What's your myth going to be? What tale will people speak of you for millenia to come?
Brown leans back a bit, her hand moving from her cheek to the side of her head. Faye squints a little as she pipes back up.
Faye Brown: From what I've seen, there's not exactly anything in any mythology that I draw from. Sure, a lot of those gods have done a lot of fucked up things. There are trickster gods and deities in mythology, some of which are famous in their own right. But there's not quite anything like an outright "bad boy," is there?
Bad Boy smirks once again, raising her eyebrows as she speaks. An abnormal sense of pride absorbs Faye right as she begins again.
Faye Brown: That because, and call me prideful all you'd like, right now at least barring Larry Tact? There's no deity quite like the Bad Boy. This Bad Boy stands above gods, above devils, above titans, above guardians. This Bad Boy is currently the pinnacle of every mythology that you can relate to professional wrestling, and you can point to the two trophies he--OK, you see what I mean? All this from wrestling people who call themselves gods, kings, queens, devils, relatives... all that shit. When really, all we're doing is having a really well choreographed fist fight with ropes. It's honestly insane how professional wrestling can make an ego so inflated that all you'd wanna see is that balloon pop like the weasel goes.
The Killshot Kid points to the camera, almost as if she's pointing to someone instead of something.
Faye Brown: And I'm pretty sure that after that little speech, Robert, you wanna pop mine. But here's the problem: I have one, because I earned that. I'm a dual champion. I'm in rarified air that only maybe two other people can currently boast being in. And tonight's your big opportunity to take me down by that peg. You win, you win my United States Championship.
Faye lifts an index finger.
Faye Brown: But there's a problem with that: I've been to the Devil's Den, Robert. I been that, I done that. You guard him all you like, but while I was there taking the tour, I told him to make sure I have a circle waiting for me when I get down there proper. Because I'm not a good person, Robert. I'm only on the right side of the myths right now after having been on the other side for longer than you've been alive. As many people as I've apparently inspired, as many fans that want to follow in my lead... I'm still not a hero. And that's my place in the mythology of professional wrestling. Starring in a tale of perseverance regardless of your place on the alignment chart, with a moral of "there's salvation for everyone, it's just a matter of where you find it." The main character in a story of someone not bound by their previous mistakes. The focus of a redemption arc and earning success in the face of adversity to some... and a lifetime of mistakes that I'm trying to weasel outta paying for to others.
The camera cuts to a closer shot of Faye's face...
Faye Brown: That's the tale of the Bad Boy, Robert.
...and back again.
Faye Brown: Be thankful you haven't led that life, because while I'm sure that for a while, you could bear it? You really wouldn't want to, and I don't know if you survive outright. I already did. And that's why I'm gonna retain tonight. That's why I'm gonna be the god-killer.
Brown lifts the finger gun and shoots with a wink.
Faye Brown: See ya out there, stud.
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Match #5/United States Championship
Robert Marino vs. Faye Brown ©
~ DING DING DING ~
This one starts off a bit technical, with Brown and Marino both going in for a grapple! Marino starts off with the upper hand, getting Brown in a Wristlock that seems to keep her in trouble for a moment! She reverses however, unwringing her arm before going for a boot to Marino’s midsection to stun him before rushing into a Side Headlock! Marino looks to counter this however, lifting Brown off the mat in an attempt to hit a Back Suplex! But Brown lands on her feet, wrapping her arms around Marino from behind before pushing him towards the ropes for an O’Connor Roll! Marino is able to avoid this however, hooking his arms on the top rope to send Brown rolling to the mat alone! She quickly recovers however, popping up to her feet before catching Marino against the ropes with a High Knee as he turns around! She capitalizes, looking for a Bulldog to send him to the mat! But Marino pushes Brown off, sending her into the ropes on the opposite side of the ring! She returns to him, catching a Shoulder Block from the Devil Guard for her trouble!
He hits the ropes now, looking to capitalize, but Brown catches him off guard with a Drop Down! Marino hops over Brown, hitting the ropes once again to return to a LeapFrog from Brown! He hits the ropes once more, returning to a waiting Brown hunched over in front of him! Marino seizes the opportunity to counter, leaping over the United States Champion for a Sunset Flip Powerbomb, trapping her for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Brown! She rolls back up to her feet, looking for a Kick to the side of a still seated Marino’s head! But he ducks underneath it, this time going for a Schoolboy Roll Up to Brown!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Brown, but Marino doesn’t let her off that easily, lifting her off the mat and into a Powerbomb position! Before he can perform the slam however, Brown slips over his shoulder, catching him with a Sunset Flip Pin of her own!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Marino! The two quickly get back to their feet in unison, with Marino being the first to rush after the champion! Brown sidesteps him, sending him into the ropes! He once again returns with another Shoulder Block! He hits the rope again, only to be caught by surprise this time as Brown kips up from the mat! This time it’s Brown who rushes her challenger, with Marino sidestepping her and sending her into the ropes! She returns, leaping around Marino and going for Schoolboy Roll Up!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Marino, but Brown immediately transitions with Kick to the side of his head on the mat! He staggers back to his feet, with Brown catching him with a Forearm, closely followed by a Backfist! She hits the ropes in hopes of another move to knock him down in earnest! But Marino rushes her with a Knee against the ropes, before attempting to throw her across the ring with an Irish Whip! Brown rings the arm to reverse, before sending a Kick to Marino’s midsection! She hits the ropes again, looking to finish him off with the Killshot, but Marino sends her into the ropes with the Snake Eyes instead! He immediately capitalizes, hitting her with MIDNIGHT MEETING!! DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT CONNECTS!! He goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Brown! Marino looks to finish things off here, taking to the top rope in hopes of hitting the Devil Dog Death! But before he can get the move in, his attention is drawn towards the rampway. There we see Kai Morgan, slowly lumbering down the ramp, his eyes fixed on Marino. The two lock onto each other, with the Devil Guard becoming more unsettled by The Liontamer’s presence.
Seth Ernst: Wait…what the hell is Kai Morgan doing here?
Miranda Augustino: Who even knows this man’s motivations anymore? It seems like he becomes more unhinged week after week!
He hops down from the top rope, bringing himself to the edge of the ring to ask Kai what he’s doing out here during his match! This reasonable line of questioning ultimately costs him the match however, with Brown recovering in time to get Marino in position from behind before hitting the RIOT MAKER!! RAINMAKER DDT CONNECTS!! Brown with the pin, keeping an eye on Morgan as she does so!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
~ DING DING DING ~
Thea Crawford: The winner of this match and STILL NFW United States Champion…Faye! Brown!
Seth Ernst: Good retention for Faye, though I doubt this is how she wanted this to end!
Miranda Augustino: I doubt this is how either person in this match wanted this match to end, Seth!
Brown is handed the US Championship belt, staring at Morgan in confusion as she tries to figure out what he’s going to do next. Morgan bobs his head back, seemingly gesturing for Brown to leave so he can take care of his business. Realizing that this isn’t her fight anymore, and that her business for the night is complete, Brown obliges, leaving a still laid out Marino in the ring!
Morgan immediately lifts the ring apron, pulling a chair from underneath it before sliding into the ring! He leers over Marino with the steel weapon, before pulling his head up by the hair and uttering a single line to him.
Kai Morgan: I’m sorry man…just doing what I gotta do.
With that, the carnage begins, as Morgan batters the defenseless Marino with the chair! The crowd at ringside become disgusted with Morgan as he nearly breaks the furniture over Marino’s back! A wave of officials begin to pour out from backstage, looking to rush into the ring to stop Morgan’s rampage! But he fights them back, hitting the top rope with the chair to scare the referee’s from entering the ring! He turns his attention back to Marino, opening the chair and placing it around his head, before waiting in the corner for him to make it back to his feet! When he does, Morgan finishes him off, crushing his head in the chair with a SIX SHOOTER!! The officials finally bombard the ring, pushing Morgan away from Marino as they go to check on him. Morgan smiles as he’s escorted out of the ring, smiling all the way up the ramp as he makes his leave.
Winner: Faye Brown
Result: Pinfall
Championship Retained
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Dakota Winters: Kai. Can I get a word with you about your actions just now towards Robert Marino?
Kai continues staring blankly off into the distance, ignoring Dakota entirely, yet still not walking away.
Dakota Winters: Kai? Kai! KAI!
Kai finally snaps out of this trance-like state he’s in and turns to Dakota. Seemingly ready to answer her questions.
Dakota Winters: Can you please explain to me and everyone watching why exactly you decided to target Robert Marino tonight?
Kai smiles, before laughing crazily and uncontrollably.
Kai Morgan: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH!!
Dakota begins to look increasingly unsettled as Kai continues.
Kai Morgan: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAAAAAAAAHHAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!
Kai finally calms down, giving Dakota a simple, seven word explanation.
Kai Morgan: Just doing what I gotta do, Dakota…
He walks off, leaving a concerned Dakota in his wake as we go elsewhere.
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Ami Kennedy: Ah… koni’chiwa, Ayu-chan. I… think that’s how you say “hello” in Japanese?
Ayu Megumi: Konbanwa, NFW Universe! Konbanwa, Kennedy-San.
The spirited interviewer smiles a little more and politely bows her head.
Ami Kennedy: Ayu-chan? We’re finally on the 76th episode of Trauma. How are you feeling today…?
Ayu Megumi: I feel very good today. Yesterday, I won at Zion Wrestling, and that gave me more self-confidence. I think I've been through my bad week. After meeting my sister, Nami, I feel good. I feel that I have no worries.
There’s a little pep in Ayu’s step too. Ami nods a little, the weariness in her body language. Yet even then, she’s still trying her best.
Ami Kennedy: In recent time, you experienced your first-ever defeat here in New Frontier Wrestling. How did you handle the loss? Was it difficult for you…?
Ayu Megumi: It was a difficult time for me. I didn't know what to do. That week I lost here and I lost at Zion Wrestling in just two days. But talking to Nami made me realize that I had to keep fighting. Even the encouragement from my fans made me realize that I couldn't leave anyone behind. I will do my best to get through those difficult times. Nami makes me know how to handle difficult times. I'm lucky to have my sisters, my friends, my girlfriend, and my fans.
A warm smile spreads across Ayu’s face. Regardless of her own fatigue, Ami smiles… if only for a brief moment. Observant viewers are aware of the difficult question she must ask.
Ami Kennedy: Um… due to controversial tresspassing and assaulting Mademoiselle Morgan Payne, Monsieur… Nathaniel Dixon…
It must have felt wrong to address him in such a way.
Ami Kennedy: ...was removed from the main event that’s about to happen. What are your thoughts on the matter…?
Ayu Megumi: That is the decision that has already been made. I think they've decided what they think is best. I'm not asking to add my opinion on this matter. And especially with a decision that's been completed, I think it's probably the most correct.
The Dancing Violinist is… surprised by this. She expected blunt words and harshness. She’s relieved to be wrong. A smile of relief shows this.
Ami Kennedy: Ayu-chan, you’re about to head to the ring with three others. Kai Morgan, Ibbie, and CODA. Do you have any words to share with them?
Ayu Megumi: I hope everyone in this match will do their best, I'm excited to be in the ring with the three of them. It doesn't matter that I've won two out of three of them, that doesn't make me feel like I'm a winner. They are improving every week and that's what I know and Kai Morgan is a great wrestler. I can't underestimate anyone in this match. I will do the best I can!
A sweet smile forms on Ayu’s face. It’s infectious because Ami’s smile grows. She politely bows her head and this is quickly mirrored.
Ami Kennedy: Arigatou, Ayu-chan. Thank you very much. NFW Universe, I hope you’re ready!
The camera’s perspective changes.
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Main Event/2nd Chance Pyramid Qualifier
CODA vs. Ibbie vs. Ayu Megumi vs. Nathaniel Dixon vs. Kai Morgan
With all three other competitors in the ring, "Ponytail to Shushu" by AKB48 begins to blare through the speakers! Ayu Megumi bursts out of the entry tunnel, with the crowd obviously amped to see her! However, this happiness quickly turns to anger as she gets knocked to the floor onstage! From behind her we can see Jessi Ozborne, brandishing her new Canadian Championship that she just used to smash the back of Megumi’s head! She starts to scream obscenities into Megumi’s face, before pulling her up to her feet in sending her facefirst into the minitron, showing a visible crack in the screen!
Seth Ernst: What the hell is wrong with that girl?!
Miranda Augustino: She’s an opportunist, Seth! She told Kai that if he stuck to the plan, she’d make it worth his while! He stuck to the plan, and now his chances of winning this have improved even more.
Security rushes in to pull Ozborne away, as medics crowd around Megumi to help walk her to the back. Seeing that Megumi is out of this one, the referee calls for the bell!
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Morgan immediately rushes across the ring off the bell, nailing Ibbie with a Yakuza Kick that drops her in her corner! From there, all hell breaks loose between him and Coda, with the Seoul Samurai firing shots at will! Morgan joins her in this, going back and forth and nailing strike after strike to the top of each other’s heads! Morgan eventually ducks a shot from Coda, pulling her off the mat and tossing her into the ropes with a Stun Gun! He immediately follows up, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind and going for a German Suplex! He sits up off the move, only to be met with a Sliding Dropkick from Ibbie! She rushes to her feet as Coda starts to recover, hitting her with a Running Hurricanrana! Morgan is back up, with Ibbie rushing towards him to try and maintain the advantage! He capitalizes on her momentum however, pushing her upwards and nailing her with a Kick to the ribs as she comes down! He follows up with another Stiff Kick to the side of the midsection before looking for a Legsweep! Ibbie hops over this however, planting Morgan with a Leg Drop on the way down!
Coda now swoops in, sliding across the mat and nailing Ibbie with Sliding Elbow! She gets her up to her feet, throwing her to the mat with a Vertical Suplex before rolling through and getting her back up and into position for a Belly-To-Belly! Ibbie escapes this with a Bell Clap, before taking her to the mat with a Hip Toss! Coda scrambles to her feet, rushing straight for Ibbie only to get sidestepped and sent crashing into a recovering Morgan! The two tumble to the outside of the ring, with Ibbie getting the idea to fly now as she hits the ropes and goes for a Suicide Dive to them both! Morgan moves at the last second however, pushing Coda in the way so she can take the brunt of the attack! Ibbie pops to her feet, getting the crowd hyped up before subsequently being brought to the ground via a Bicycle Pump Kick from Morgan! He throws her back into the ring, waiting on the apron for her to get to her feet before going for a Slingshot Spear through the ropes! He goes for the move, but Ibbie catches him, spiking his head to the mat with a Rope Hung DDT before going for the cover!
ONE…!
TWO…!
Kick out by Morgan! Ibbie gets to her feet, looking to pull Morgan back up for another move! But just then Coda re-enters, nailing Ibbie in the back with a Kendo Stick! She repeatedly wacks Ibbie on the back with the weapon, nearly snapping it in half over the back of her head as Morgan rolls out of the ring! She wraps the Kendo Stick around Ibbie’s face, using it to pull her up to her feet before hitting her with a Russian Leg Sweep! She quickly gets to her feet, waiting for Ibbie to make it to her feet before hitting her with a SONATA KNEE!! RUNNING HIGH KNEE CONNECTS!! She goes for the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THRE-
Kick out by Ibbie! Coda gets to her feet, attempting to pull Ibbie up! But Morgan returns, smacking her right over the head with a steel chair! He turns around to a recovering Ibbie, hitting her in the back with the chair as well! He decides to pull the same move, he pulled on Robert Marino earlier, wrapping the chair around Ibbie’s head before waiting her out in the corner! He rushes towards her, looking for the Six Shooter! But Ibbie moves out of the way at the last possible second, leaving the impact of the Running, Standing Shining Wizard to go to a recovering Coda standing behind her! Morgan realizes what he’s done, not wasting time as he hooks the leg!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!
Thea Crawford: Coda has been eliminated!
Morgan slowly turns around, meeting eye to eye with Ibbie as she pulls the steel chair from around her head! The two lock onto each other, knowing that they’re both just one pinfall away from an Undisputed Championship opportunity! They both get to their feet, circling the ring around each other before the two rush towards one another! Ibbie tries to outdo Morgan in the grappling department, ducking under a Lariat from him to wring the arm before transitioning into a Side Headlock! Morgan escapes this however, catching her with a Legsweep that sends her backfirst to the mat, before nailing her with a Double Foot Stomp! He pulls Ibbie up, looking for the Second Sonnet! But Ibbie reverses the Double Underhook Facebuster, getting her legs around Morgan’s head and taking him to the mat with a Headscissor!
The two pop back their feet, with Morgan rushing after Ibbie! She reverses however, attempting to lift him up for an Atomic Drop! Morgan avoids this however, catching her with a High Knee to the head as she goes for the lift! He follows up with a Kick to the midsection, before hitting the Axe Kick to initiate Shattered Skies! He goes for the Discus Forearm, but Ibbie recovers just in time, leaping up just as Morgan turns his back to hit a Backstabber! She crawls over to Morgan, looking to lock in Ibbie’s Plan A! But Morgan doesn’t give her the chance, immediately springing to life the moment she attempts to manipulate his arms into the Full Nelson Camel Clutch! He slips between her legs, pulling her arms down and sending her face first into the mat! Morgan sees an opportunity, drawing an invisible bow and arrow as Ibbie gets to her knees before nailing her with the F.B.S.!! V TRIGGER CONNECTS TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!! Morgan with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE-
Kick out by Ibbie! Morgan gets extremely frustrated at this point, banging on the mat as a result of the nearfall! He takes to the corner, waiting for Ibbie to make it to her feet before rushing towards her for the Six Shooter! But she moves out of the way once again, getting Morgan in position from behind before lifting him up to the ropes and bringing him down with THERE AND BACK!! SLINGSHOT BACKBREAKER CONNECTS!! Ibbie with the pin!
ONE…!
TWO…!
THREE!!
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Winner: Ibbie
Result: Pinfall
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