The show opens with Kathleen Milmore talking with a stagehand. They stop as GM Davius Mortis walks up. "Hello Kathleen. How is your day going?" Davius asks.
"Good, Mr. Mortis. Do you need something?" Kathleen politely responds. Davius nods as he gently ushers away the stagehand.
"Tonight, you will be interviewing Draven Hemlock." Davius says before noticing her confusion. "The man who attacked Seth Sullivan last week."
"Oh…" Kathleen's eyes go wide. "Actually, I'm not feeling too good… Maybe I should go home…" Kathleen forces a cough. Davius just stares at her, not convinced. "Kidding, sir. I'll, uhh, go get my set ready…" Kathleen gives an uneasy smile before walking away.
"Oh, and Miss Milmore," Davius calls after her, causing her to look back, "You might want this." Davius smiles sinisterly as he hands Kathleen a black book. Kathleen hesitantly takes it.
"What is this..?" Kathleen opens the book.
"A list of do's and don'ts when interviewing Draven. He is very…" Davius pauses for a moment, choosing his words wisely, "...sensitive to certain phrases."
"Rule #1. It is not a cult." Kathleen reads out before looking up, only to see that Davius is gone. "Oh… I really don't like this…" Kathleen mutters before she continues to read.
The camera moves around the small arena, showing off the small, but excited crowd. The crowd chants "N-H-Dubb" as the camera finds its way to the commentary table.
"Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another jam-packed episode of NHW!" Izzy greets, excited as always.
"Jam-packed? That's a stupid way to describe a wrestling show." Merle antagonizes. "Nonetheless, we have quite the lineup for you tonight. Four tournament matches will be shown for you, the viewers, tonight."
"And what better way to start than with another Television Tournament match! We will see 'The Rebel Son' Wade Walker take on 'The Danger Machine' Kevin Shamrock!" Izzy informs.
Where The Devil Don't Stay by Drive-By Truckers plays as the 6'3" Wade Walker appears in the crowd, drinking from a budweiser bottle. Wade Walker has a muscular, stout build. He's not ripped, but he's built like a brawler. He has black eyes, black hair in a buzz cut, and a scruffy beard. He is currently wearing black torn jeans, black combat boots, and a black tank top.
"Is he… IS HE DRINKING BEFORE A MATCH?!" Merle screams, filled with rage as Wade Walker suddenly downs the bottle before dropping the bottle and walking through the crowd, getting slapped on the back by fans. He jumps the barricade before climbing up the steps. He looks into the camera.
"Y'all bout to see a gatdamn bar brawl, and I'm sure as hell gonna win it." Walker says, his southern accent heavy. He enters the ring and goes to his corner.
Another Body Murdered by Faith No More & Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E. plays as the 6'0" Kevin Shamrock walks into a spotlight. Kevin Shamrock has his head shaved on the sides and the top to have a faux hawk. He has blue gray eyes and a muscular, lion roaring behind a shamrock tattoo on his upper right arm, a flame sleeve tattoo on left arm starting from his wrist, and "The Word of Shamrock is Pain" on his back over a pile of skulls. He is currently wearing red and white wrestling trunks with "Shamrock" on the back, same color scheme for elbow pads, knee pads, boots, and his mma gloves. Shamrock walks down to the ring, staring calmly at Walker.
"Two very different personalities here- The loud and boisterous Walker vs the calm and collected Shamrock." Izzy notes as Shamrock suddenly jumps from the floor to the apron. Shamrock enters the ring and climbs the second turnbuckle, pointing his left fist at the crowd with a look of pure determination on his face. Shamrock steps down and stares at Walker.
Ding Ding!
As the bell rings, both Walker and Shamrock go to the center of the ring. Shamrock goes to lock up, but Walker catches him by surprise with a stiff right hand to the mouth, followed by a second. Walker goes for a third, but Shamrock blocks it and slaps the taste out of Walker's mouth. Before Walker can respond, Shamrock hits a knife edge chop across the chest, causing Walker to stumble. Shamrock rushes forward, going for a knee lift to the gut, but Walker catches him in a fireman's carry before dropping Shamrock to the outside. Shamrock catches the back of his head against the apron, causing the crowd to wince. Walker leaves the ring and approaches Shamrock, grabbing him by the arm.
Walker tries to pick Shamrock up, but Shamrock nails him with a forearm smash to the mouth (One). Walker stumbles away as Shamrock follows suit (Two). When Walker turns to face him, Shamrock nails him with another knife edge chop, causing Walker to face away and allowing Shamrock to hit a second chop to the back of Walker (Three). Walker suddenly snaps back towards Shamrock, hitting a stiff forearm smash to the jaw of Shamrock (Four). This causes Shamrock to now face away from Walker, who hits a discus big boot to the back of Shamrock's head (Five). Shamrock falls to his hands and knees before Walker grabs him by the trunks and right bicep, picking Shamrock up and rolling him back into the ring (Six). Walker slides in to break the count.
Shamrock gets to his hands and knees, though this doesn't last as Walker hits a rough overhand chop to the back of Shamrock, the sound echoing throughout the arena. As Shamrock collapses and leans his head back in pain, Walker grabs him by the hair and chops him in the back of the head, clearly choosing his target. Shamrock begins to hold the back of his head, trying to protect it. Walker grabs Shamrock and viciously pulls him to his feet before, while keeping a hand on the back of Shamrock's head, delivering a stiff forearm to the jaw of Shamrock. Then, Walker lets go of Shamrock and hits a knife edge chop to the cheek of Shamrock. The blow is so hard that it cuts open Shamrock's cheek slightly. Fueled by his own blood, Shamrock suddenly snaps into action, delivering a stiff punch to the mouth of Walker, followed by a knee lift to the gut. With Walker hunched over, Shamrock delivers a stiff elbow to the back of Walker's head, then another, and another. He doesn't stop until Walker struggles to stand and is beginning to bleed out of the back of his head.
"How the hell is Walker still standing?!" Izzy screams.
"This is insane!" Merle yells as Walker suddenly headbutts Shamrock, causing both men to stumble. Walker goes for a discus big boot, but Shamrock rushes forward as Walker is facing away, catching him with Sudden Pain(Saito Suplex) and spiking Walker's head, causing Walker to bleed even more from the back of his head. Shamrock sits up and rubs his cheek, wiping away some of the blood before standing up. Shamrock grabs Walker and pulls him to one knee before, while holding Walker in a Muay Thai clinch, delivers a stiff knee to the face of Walker. Shamrock hits another, causing Walker to almost fall down, but Shamrock pulls him to his feet. Shamrock goes for a third, but Walker suddenly catches the knee and lifts Shamrock onto his shoulders, eyes full of fire.
Before Shamrock can struggle, Walker nails him with the Rebel Express (Gravy Train). Walker covers.
One!
Two!
Kickout!
As Shamrock kicks out, Walker immediately gets on top of him and begins to deliver stiff punches to Shamrock, busting the cut on his cheek open even more. After a dozen punches, Walker stands up and takes a couple steps back. Walker leans back against the ropes farthest from Shamrock, setting up for one of his finishers. As Shamrock stands up, Walker bounces off the ropes, going for Dead Eye (Lariat). Shamrock ducks underneath, but grabs onto Walker before hitting the Shamrock Slam(Angle Slam). Shamrock covers.
One!
Two!
Kickout!
Shamrock immediately stands up and sits Walker up before delivering a brutal knife edge chop to the mouth of Walker. As Shamrock goes to his corner to regroup, the camera sees that Walker is now bleeding from his mouth, staining his beard. Meanwhile, Shamrock tries to wipe the blood away from his cheek, smearing it even more. Shamrock walks back over and picks Walker up slowly before lifting him for the Back Wrecker(Train Wreck). Walker manages to slip out and bounces off the ropes. As Shamrock turns to face Walker, he turns right into a brutal Dead Eye!
"IT'S OVER! IT'S ALL OVER!" Izzy cries out, but Walker is too hurt to cover. In fact, neither man is even moving.
One! The ref begins his count.
Two!
Three!
Four!
Five! Walker begins to open his eyes.
Six! Shamrock manages to open his eyes.
Seven! Shamrock and Walker both begin to crawl to opposite corners.
Eight! Shamrock and Walker both begin to grab at the ropes, trying to stand up.
Nine! Shamrock and Walker manage to lean back against the corner, breaking the count.
The two men stare across the ring at one another, a look of respect in both their eyes.
"Fight Forever! Fight Forever! Fight Forever!" The crowd chants as the two men surprisingly laugh, clearly overwhelmed with the pain.
"I've seen better looking cow shit." Walker laughs.
"You aren't looking too good yourself, cowboy." Shamrock chuckles. After another few moments of laughing, the two stop and just stare at one another. Determination fills both of their eyes before they gather their remaining strength.
In a burst of second wind, both men rush forward and grab one another by the back of the head, delivering rapid stiff punches to one another's skull. Walker gets the advantage and manages to get Shamrock to drop down to one knee. Walker goes for a discus big boot, but Shamrock ducks under and hits another Sudden Pain, spiking Walker's head again. Shamrock slowly stands up and walks over to Walker. He wraps his arms around Walker and, mustering what little strength he has left, manages to lift the bigger man up and into the Back Wrecker! Shamrock weakly covers Walker.
One!
Two!
Three!
The bell rings as the crowd cheers, showing respect for both men. Several medics enter the ring to try and help both Walker and Shamrock, both of whom are staining the mat red.
"What a brutal and bloody contest…" Izzy mutters.
"I'm not a fan of either of these two men, but I can absolutely give them props for beating the hell out of one another. Jesus…" Merle states.
With the help of the medical staff, both Kevin Shamrock and Wade Walker get to their feet. The two men stare at one another for a moment before Shamrock offers his hand. Without hesitation, Walker shakes it and the two men both smile. Throughout this bloodbath, this war, not only has respect been made, but a new friendship has formed. The crowd applauds the two as they head to the back to get stitched up.
A 5'11" man is seen walking through the backstage area with a big smile on his face. He has short brown hair, with a clean shaven face. He also has a small tattoo of a crimson red dragon on his left shoulder and pale skin. He is wearing a plain grey t-shirt, with the exception of a small black dragon on the upper right of the shirt. He wears a loose black denim jacket to go along with it, along with dark denim black jeans with bright white sneakers. He is 'The Dragon' George Rogers.
He walks by some stagehands and shakes their hands excitedly. "Hello! Lovely to meet all of you!" George smiles brightly, a welsh accent gracing his voice. "Have you by any chance seen my opponent tonight?"
"I believe he was down the hall." One of the stagehands says, smiling from George's positive energy.
"Thank you! Have a great day!" George walks down the hall and looks around, finding two people. The first is a woman who stands at 5'9". She has tanish skin, pitch black hair, crimson red eyes, and a slim yet curvy body. She is Ángel Caida, the valet of El Segador, who is right beside her.
El Segador stands at 6'3", He wears black face paint with the shape of a skull in white (with slashes in white & red). He has medium length pitch black hair, crimson red contact lenses, and a bulky muscular, yet slim body (like Shingo Takagi). He is wearing pure black clothing as he kneels to Ángel, who slowly looks over at George.
"Oh my, aren't you cute…" Ángel teases as Segador slowly looks up now.
"Hello, Miss Pretty Lady. I'm here to talk to El Segador." George smiles innocently.
"Words mean nothing to him. He speaks through the pain he inflicts on others. So they know the pain he felt before." Ángel looks down into the cold eyes of Segador. "Whatever you would like to tell him, you can tell me." Ángel gives a sinister smile, though George only sees a smile.
"Are you sure?" George raises an eyebrow. Ángel nods. "Okay…" George clears his throat, "I'm going to beat you tonight. I've got people who don't think I can win, so I want you to know there are no hard feelings when I do." George says to Ángel.
Ángel gives a soft laugh, "Oh, dear boy, you shall not slay Segador. He is like the monster under your bed: He gets stronger the more you fear him."
"Are you saying he is going to be under my bed?" George seems to be genuinely afraid now. Ángel just stares at him.
"I meant it as a metaphor." Ángel narrows her eyes at George. El Segador stands up.
"Oh good. That would've been weird. Either way, good luck, buddy!" George grins before excitedly shaking Segador's hand and walking away. Segador's eyes are filled with rage at this. Segador prepares to attack George from behind, but before he can, a hand rests on his shoulder. He looks back to see…
"Not yet, Psycho Reaper." Amadeus Crowley calmly says, watching George walk away closely. "Tonight, you will make the boy into a message."
The scene moves elsewhere in the arena, where two women are seen. The first is an attractive caucasian female with long, wavy red hair, striking green eyes, a curvy and toned build with C-cups, and slightly pale skin. She stands at 5'6". She is 'The Crimson Queen' Valerie Valentine. Valerie, clearly ready for her match up next, is wearing red Mandy Rose-style gear with gold accents and her "Crimson Queen" logo (A Red crown with a gold outline and her last name centered in the middle) on it.
Accompanying her, as always, is 'The Iron Woman' Catalina Steele. The 6'2" Catalina is a powerful, yet beautiful woman. She is muscular, toned, and athletic, yet busty and curvy: a true Amazonian beauty. She has long straight black hair and striking blue eyes. Catalina is wearing a black leather jacket, a crop top and jeans.
"I cannot believe I must go through a tedious affair such as a tournament just so I can have what belongs to me." The eloquent Valerie starts off, talking to Catalina. "There is no woman in this tournament who can even compare to my lowest of standards. Yet, I must play the part of a simple wrestler? As if I'm not a world class...athlete." Valerie slowly stops as she looks past Catalina. Catalina looks over to see Valerie's opponent for tonight.
'Platinum Grace' Liona Luvlux Claymoore. The 6'0" Liona has an attractive, angular face, and a lean and voluptuous, but muscular body build. She has both curly and straight, shoulder length blonde hair, and bright blue-green eyes. She is wearing a white, silver, and green brassiere top, and white wristbands, as well as white trunks with a green and silver griffon design on the back, silver knee pads, and thin silver and white kick-pads over black pull-up boots finish the attire. She is also wearing a white long-coat with silver ruffles along the shoulders, a tapered middle, and flaring tail for her entrance.
"Oh, I do hope I'm not interrupting." Liona calmly says, her voice soft and beautiful to the ears, with a hint of an english accent. "I just thought I heard you underestimating me."
"I acknowledged you as an inferior talent." Valerie informs.
"Then you were wrong. I am once in a lifetime, groomed since birth for championship success. You… Well, no shame in coming in second." Liona teases calmly.
"Second place? The Crimson Queen reigns supreme above all of the women here, especially someone like you." Valerie glares. The two stare at one another for a moment before Liona speaks.
"Crimson Queen? How adorable… You are crimson...and I am… Platinum." Liona gives a little laugh before walking by Valerie, patting her head as she does. "See you out there, baby." Liona teases once more as she heads to the entrance ramp, all while Valerie glares.
We return to the arena, where Izzy and Merle sit as usual. "Following the vicious and blood soaked opener, we have a match between 'The Crimson Queen' Valerie Valentine and 'Platinum Grace' Liona Luvlux Claymoore!" Izzy informs, smiling.
The camera cuts to a 5'8'' man is seen in the center of the ring. He is a handsome young man with a warm Sun-kissed skin tone and fit body. He has long, brown hair, kept styled in a stylish pompadour that folds over his forehead and into a sweeping wave all the way back to his neck. As for facial hair, he has a strong jawline outlined in stubble. His eyes are colored a Sunny Brown, which borders on Gold. He is wearing a shimmery silk suit.
"My Name is Henry Caruso!" The man announces. He pauses as an edited-in pop is heard.
"Did we hire Alan Riddle? I didn't think we were that desperate…" Merle comments, surprisingly getting a laugh out of Izzy. Henry continues.
"That's right, Hollywood's Own Henry Caruso... and it is my distinct pleasure to announce that, making her way to the ring, and bringing along the Taste of Platinum Grace, is the Client of whom I am most proud to present…" Henry pauses for a moment, letting his words sink in...
"Liona! Luvlux! Claymoore!" He flourishes an arm out at the entrance way.
Exits by Foals plays as the lights all go out. After about ten seconds, a spotlight suddenly turns on, revealing Liona Luvlux Claymoore, staring at the crowd as wind makes her hair wave in the air beautifully. Some men in the crowd are already admiring her beauty, stunned. Liona begins to walk down to the ring.
"Wow…" Merle whispers.
"She is quite a lovely woman." Izzy says quietly, just as stunned as Merle.
Liona walks up the steps and turns around on the top step, opening her arms towards the crowd while grinning. She then turns and walks onto the apron. Henry sits on the middle rope and lifts the top rope, allowing Liona to step through. Liona then spins to the center of the ring, arms wide open as she grins widely, soaking in the fact that all eyes are on her. Meanwhile, Henry claps, jumping up and down like a child. Liona suddenly stops with her arms spread in the center of the ring. She winks at the camera as white pyro begins to rain down over the ring behind her.
"Liona has made waves outside of the WFA, becoming a hot commodity prior to her signing. She is a unique woman and honestly, I think she has a bright future." Izzy says, smiling.
"She's beautiful…" Merle mutters, still starstruck.
"Merle, we are here to do a job." Izzy sighs. "Anyways, it's nice that we have some sort've ring announcer. Poor Andy can't get his mic to work." Izzy looks beside her, where a man sits, tapping a microphone that just won't work.
Once the pyro has stopped, Henry steps forward and slowly pulls Liona's coat from her shoulders, before exiting the ring before her theme ends.
Shatter Me by Lindsay Stirling and Lzzy Hale plays as the arena lights dim, red smoke filling the stage. Suddenly, we get a spotlight on the stage, revealing Valerie Valentine, with her arms spread out as sparks fall down behind her. Catalina Steele stands slightly behind her, looking intimidating. Valerie struts down the ramp and towards the ring, before posing on the apron for the hard cam, standing on the ropes Miz-style. After that, she gets to her corner, as Catalina stands beside her corner on the outside.
"While not as dramatic an entrance as Liona's, Valerie Valentine definitely has an eye for the finer things. Don't doubt her in ring skills, however. Valerie can back up her words when the moment calls for it." Izzy informs.
"My heart can't take these two beautiful women!" Merle cries out.
"You're a scrawny 28 year old. I think your heart will be fine, Merle." Izzy responds.
"I'm just not used to being around beautiful women!" Merle says and Izzy goes quiet, offended.
Ding Ding!
The two begin to circle one another, watching each other closely, looking for any sort of weak point. Suddenly, Valerie lunges for one of Liona's long legs, trying to chop the larger woman down. Liona narrowly avoids, clearly not having the speed advantage. Valerie moves on fours for a brief moment before standing up straight again, not taking her eyes off Liona for a second. Liona tries to lock in a side headlock, but Valerie catches her arm and tries to lock in a fujiwara armbar, though Liona refuses to fall. Liona adjusts her arm before overpowering Valerie and hitting a hip toss. Before Valerie can lay down, Liona catches her and keeps her in a seated position before running forward and bouncing off the ropes. Liona goes for a running penalty kick, but Valerie ducks under and school boys Liona.
One!
Kickout!
When Liona kicks out, Valerie quickly gets to her feet before taking a couple steps back. When Liona gets to her knees, Valerie rushes forward with a running meteora. Valerie quickly hooks both legs.
One!
T-Kickout!
This time, Liona gets up just as quickly as Valerie. Valerie tries to spear Liona into the corner, but Liona holds strong, using her size to her advantage. Liona forces Valerie to stand up straight before locking up with her. Liona, using her strength advantage, backs Valerie against the ropes. When the ref orders her to break her hold, Liona gracefully does a back somersault before launching forward and hitting a jumping yakuza kick, sending Valerie over the top rope and to the outside. As Valerie scrambles to get up, Liona gets onto the apron and watches closely (One).
As Valerie gets to her feet and turns to face Liona, Liona rushes across the apron and dives off, hitting a diving european uppercut to Valerie. Liona stands up and grabs Valerie, picking her up and rolling her into the ring (One). Valerie immediately begins sobbing to the ref, grabbing at his shirt. The ref, concerned, checks on her as Liona begins to climb onto the apron, only to be pulled off and powerbombed into the barricade by Catalina Steele. Liona winces as Catalina picks her back up and rolls her under the bottom rope. Valerie suddenly pushes past the ref and covers Liona.
One!
Tw-Kickout!
Valerie punches the canvas before rubbing her temples, regaining her composure. Valerie gets to her feet and grabs the legs of Liona, rolling her onto her stomach. Valerie then locks in a modified indian deathlock before grabbing Valerie's arms and pulling them back, lifting Liona's head up. With that, Valerie hits the Crimson Execution (Candace LeRae's Wicked Stepsister). Valerie covers once again.
One!
Two!
Kickout!
Valerie shakes her head, annoyed, before standing up. She grabs Liona by the hair and drags her to a corner, resting her head on the bottom rope. Then, Valerie leans through the bottom rope to whisper something to Catalina, who nods. With that, Valerie walks over to the opposite corner. Valerie begins to run towards Liona, only to suddenly drop down, holding her ankle. As the ref checks on her, Catalina grabs Liona. Catalina prepares to rake the eyes, but is suddenly hit from behind by Henry Caruso!
Though, it doesn't do any damage and seems to annoy Catalina. Catalina turns towards Henry and grabs him by the collar. Before she can hurt Henry, Liona slides out of the ring and hits a clothesline to Catalina, taking her out. Henry cheers like a child as Liona smiles before reentering the ring while Valerie slowly begins to get up, seeing her plan has failed. Valerie runs towards Liona, who catches her with a reverse hip toss, putting Valerie on her knees. In one swift motion, Liona slides behind Valerie before hitting a running somersault cutter.
Liona quickly picks up Valerie and spins her around so she is facing away. With that, Liona locks in a double underhook before hitting The Life, Liberty, and Death of Osmosis (Berkocet - Spinning Lifting Double Underhook Facebuster). Liona covers.
One!
Two!
Kickout!
Liona remains calm, planning. Liona then slides backwards, going to the farthest corner from Valerie, though she remains on her hands and knees. As Valerie begins to stand up, so too does Liona. When Valerie turns to face Liona, Liona rushes forward, going for the Gears of Destiny F1605 (Running Tornado Guillotine DDT), but in an impressive showing of strength, Valerie catches her and drapes Liona's legs across the top rope before freeing her head and hitting the Billion-Dollar Dream (Rope Hung X-Factor). Valerie considers covering, but shakes her head before picking Liona up. Valerie kicks Liona in the gut before bouncing off the ropes, setting up for the Crimson Queen's Conquest (Sunset Flip Double Knee Backbreaker/Kairopractor)...
But Liona pushes her off her back! Valerie front handsprings and lands on her feet before bouncing off the ropes, as does Liona to the opposite ropes. As they meet in the middle, Liona leaps and hits Valerie with the Gears of Destiny F1605! Liona pins near the ropes.
One!
Two! (Valerie's leg gets on the bottom rope, but the ref doesn't see it)
Three!
The bell rings as Henry Caruso slides into the ring, cheering for Liona, who also didn't see the rope break. Meanwhile, Valerie rolls out of the ring and into the arms of her bodyguard. Catalina tries to get the ref's attention, but he doesn't notice her attempts.
"This is bullshit! Valerie got the rope break!" Merle yells.
"I don't think Liona knows." Izzy sighs, disheartened by how the match ended.
"How didn't the ref see that?" Merle questions.
"It seems like Liona inadvertently blocked his view." Izzy suggests.
"Inadvertently?! I should've known Liona was too beautiful to be good! She is a scoundrel of the highest nature!" Merle rants as Catalina gives up and carries Valerie backstage while Liona and Henry celebrate, still oblivious to the rope break.
Backstage, La Reynoso is seen at a merch table, selling The Rebellion merch. Beside her is Cole Monroe, who is modeling some of the clothinh, albeit lazily.
"Work it, chica!" La Reynoso cheers, causing Cole to somewhat dramatically brush his hair back with a hand. "Yeah! Woohoo!" La Reynoso applauds as GM Davius Mortis approaches, looking annoyed.
"Cole." Davius narrows his eyes at Cole.
"Yes?" Cole responds, still posing.
"What are you doing?" Davius asks.
"La Reynoso asked nicely if I would mind posing for her clothing. I told her I don't mind anything." Cole states.
"There is no La Reynoso. She's Sofia Reynoso." Davius shakes his head.
"No, They. She's a fan of Sofia." Cole informs. Davius points in the opposite direction and Cole surprisingly walks away without providing an argument. Davius stares down at La Reynoso as she counts money.
"Why do you act like you aren't Sofia. It's clear that you are. The resemblance is uncanny." Davius looks down on La Reynoso.
"Why, cause I'm Mexican? That's racist." La Reynoso looks up at him.
"I am not playing your little game, child." Davius glares down at her. "This is my company, this is my future, this is my project. I will not have you or anyone else messing with it."
La Reynoso and Davius have a tense staredown for a moment, both glaring, before La Reynoso smirks. "I got an intern. He will handle all further questions." La Reynoso suddenly walks away.
"Sofia!" Davius growls before…
"Hola señor!" A voice from behind him says. He turns around to see a 6'0" man wearing a one piece suit in red and yellow with the back saying "Mr. Taco", yellow & red luchador mask with a taco on a plate on his head(like Curry Man). Davius' anger only grows as he sees this man. "I am Mr. Taco! Let me tell you about my tacos, señor! I've got hard shells, soft shells, uhh… medium shells. I got this sauce called El Especial Guerrero. Be careful though! It's spicy!" Mr. Taco lists off taco ingredients as Davius begins to rub his temples, clearly getting a headache.
Elsewhere in the arena, Knowledge & Peace are seen in an empty locker room, watching the rest of the show.
"Hayley, what are we doing?" Shayla Rayne asks, confused as she holds Pepe The Cactus.
"We must study for the opposite side of the tournament, Shayla. We have seen the Storm & Game Connection, but we have not seen the others. If we are going to win, we must form a solid game plan and, with a healthy and balanced diet, begin preparing for-" Hayley Rae starts out before…
"Woo! We having a watch party?" Shay Sykes exclaims as her, Matt Lopez, and The Tuala Brothers enter the locker room.
"Hey, Hayley, it's our opponents." Shayla points out.
"Yes Shayla, I can see. Thank you." Hayley calmly responds before looking back at Shay. "Would you like to join us?"
"Already ready!" Shay pulls a giant bowl of popcorn out from behind her back. Shay and Matt sit beside Shayla and Hayley while The Tuala's sit behind them.
"Ey JD! Pass us some of that!" Niko demands.
"Here ya go." Shay hands it to them. After a moment, they hand it back and most of it is gone. "YO WHAT THE FUCK?!" Shay looks back to see Vai using his shirt like a bowl while Niko shoves popcorn in his mouth like a squirrel.
"Wot?" Niko asks, mouth full.
"Bro, this thing was just full! What the fuck, dude?!" Shay yells as Matt, Shayla, and Hayley are all bewildered.
"Look…" Niko swallows before continuing, "In my defense…I'm internet famous." Niko throws his hands into the air.
"Hey. So is Pepe!" Shayla smiles as she looks at Pepe The Cactus. Niko's eye twitches for a moment before leaning in.
"Hey… Can I see Pepe for a moment?" Niko asks sweetly.
"Oh, sure!" Shayla hands Pepe to Niko.
"Thanks." Niko smiles before walking to the center of the room and punting Pepe The Cactus.
"PEPE!" Shayla cries out, running to Pepe.
"That wasn't cool." Hayley narrows her eyes.
"I don't give a fuck! Comparing me, a man of many desirable traits, to a plant is demeaning. Hasn't the Samoan man suffered enough?" Niko wipes off his hands.
"Desirable traits? Like what?" Shay asks, crossing her legs as she looks at Niko with feigned intrigue.
"Oh, you know- Shut the fuck up." Niko flicks her in the back of the head. Next thing everyone knows, Shay is trying to strangle Niko while Niko is trying to strangle Shay, while Vai is holding both back with one hand.
"This is why María and Kitty need to be here." Vai grumbles as Hayley rubs the mourning Shayla's back.
"Where are they?" Matt asks.
On The Highway, In The Middle Of Traffic
Kitty Yim is seen in a car, holding the Oh Shit handle tightly, a look of fear on her face. Meanwhile, María Barrera is seen in the driver's seat, filled with rage.
"Hey María… Maybe I should dri-" Kitty calmly starts out.
"DRIVE?! THESE FUCKING IDIOTS DON'T KNOW THE WORD!" María screams, angry at the terrible drivers around her. "Eres un idiota!" María screams at the driver in front of her, who happens to be in a cop car...
"Oh my god, we are gonna get arrested today…" Kitty places her hand over her heart, stressed out by María.
The camera returns back to the arena, showing Izzy and Merle.
"Up next, we go to the tag division, as the Sisters Of Rebellion take on The Santiago Sisters!" Izzy informs.
Rise, Rebel, Resist by Otep plays as Amber Bloodshed and Hailey Cipher walk onto the stage. The 5'4" Amber has jet black hair with Ice blue eyes and is quite muscular (mix of Chyna and Rhea Ripley). She is currently wearing a deep crimson and black leather sports bra and matching leather tights, along with black leather fingerless gloves. She has Black leather boots that have AB on one side.
Meanwhile, the 5'6" Hailey has short neon green hair, an average build, a broken black heart tattoo that turns into bats flying on the left side of her abdomen, and a spider web tattoo on her upper right shoulder with a skull in the middle. She is wearing a black crop top with green stripes, black wrestling tights with the same stripe design with 0's & 1's on the right leg, a cyber skull on the left leg, "Hacktivist" on the back, black boots with green strings, and spider web paint design across her eyes.
The two storm down the ramp, ready for a fight. They smile at each other before Amber slides into the ring while Hailey climbs the apron and steps through the ropes.
"'The Hacktivist' and 'The Vixen', two women who have known each other for a long time. With youth on their side, they have all the tools necessary to take this industry by force." Izzy notes.
"They look like they just stepped out of a high school locker." Merle insults.
Rapido by Def Rebel plays as The Santiago Sisters walk onto the stage. Both Maya and Amber are 5'5". Both are brown skinned latinas with brown eyes and long black hair. They have a slim build, abs, C size breasts, and toned legs. The only noticeable difference is Maya Santiago has a small beauty mark under her left eye. Both are wearing a black and gold brassiere with the words "Role Model" in white in the middle, black and gold tights, black wrist tape, and gold wrestling boots.
Maya and Amber sway their hips as they walk to the ring. They go to the side of the ring and climb the ring apron with their backs to the ropes. They put their bodies over the top rope and land on their feet inside of the ring. Amber and Maya blow kisses towards the crowd and smile at them.
"Tonight is the best night of my life. So many beautiful women. Why do you have to be here, Clarissa?" Merle says.
"Hmm." Izzy sighs. "These two self-proclaimed 'Role Models' are vicious and mean, to say the least."
"How dare you slander these lovely ladies' characters? You should be ashamed." Merle defends The Santiago Sisters.
Ding Ding!
Bloodshed and Amber start off the match, circling one another. As soon as they lock up, Amber drags Bloodshed to her corner and tags in Maya. Amber gets on the apron while Maya enters the ring. Amber gets behind the ringpost, hooking her leg in it, before grabbing Bloodshed's arms and pulling them back, allowing Maya to deliver several stiff punches to the mouth of Bloodshed. At this, Cipher can already be seen getting angry. Before the ref can complete his five count, Amber releases Bloodshed and Maya elbows her in the mouth, causing Bloodshed to slump in the corner. Maya takes a couple steps back and waits for Bloodshed to stand up before going for a running corner big boot, but Bloodshed catches her and lifts her into a powerbomb. Before Bloodshed can do anything, Amber reaches into the ring and pulls her sister off Bloodshed's shoulders.
Bloodshed turns around and tries to punch Amber, but Amber ducks. Maya pushes Bloodshed against the corner before tagging in Amber. Maya hits several shoulder blocks before holding the position. Amber storms over towards Cipher and smirks, "I'm the better Amber."
With that, Amber runs and hits a running high knee, jumping onto her sister's back to catch Bloodshed completely in the jaw. Amber slides off her sister's back before Maya leaves the ring. Bloodshed stumbles out of the corner as Cipher threatens Amber, who slowly approaches Bloodshed. When Bloodshed leans against the corner, Amber raises her leg and chokes Bloodshed with her foot.
"This is great!" Amber yells at Cipher. Before the ref can complete his five count, Amber releases the choke and raises her hands. She then grabs Bloodshed by the hair and drags her back to the Santiago corner, tagging in Maya. Amber then pulls Bloodshed to her feet and turns her around before hitting a double knee backbreaker, sending Bloodshed into belly to belly from Maya. Maya covers as Amber leaves the ring.
One!
Two!
Kickout!
Maya shakes her head before locking in a side headlock on Bloodshed. Bloodshed slowly begins to get to her feet, trying to escape the side headlock, but Maya tightens the hold and crouches down, trying to keep Bloodshed down. Bloodshed uses her superior strength to go for a back suplex, but Maya rolls and lands on her feet before tagging in Amber. As Bloodshed turns to face the two, The Santiago Sisters hit a double dropkick, dropping Bloodshed. Then, Maya hooks both legs and, after looking around for a moment, begins to swing Bloodshed in a circle. Amber watches for a moment before catching Bloodshed with a dropkick to the head. Maya quickly leaves the ring as Amber covers.
One!
Two!
Kickout!
Bloodshed stays alive, despite the onslaught. Amber, annoyed, tags in Maya before picking Bloodshed up. Maya climbs the turnbuckle.
"Looks like The Santiago Sisters are about to win!" Merle yells as Amber begins to pick up Bloodshed for a piledriver, setting her up for their tag finisher- the Santiago Driver (Spike Piledriver). Before Amber can lift Bloodshed, Bloodshed overpowers her and launches Amber at Maya, taking both out and sending Amber to the outside while Maya sits groggy on the turnbuckle. Bloodshed quickly gets up and climbs the turnbuckle. She hooks Maya's arm while locking in a headlock, lifting Maya and hitting a superplex. Bloodshed gets to her feet and runs to Cipher, tagging her in before climbing the top rope.
Bloodshed hits the Moonsault from the top rope on Maya before lifting her to a seated position and sliding back to a corner, with Cipher in the opposite corner. They point at each other before hitting the Rebel Strike (Running Knee to each side of the face). Cipher covers as Bloodshed leaves the ring to recover.
One!
Two! (Amber Santiago slides into the ring)
Broken!
Amber gets up quickly, as does Cipher. Amber takes a couple steps back before Cipher clotheslines her over the top rope. Maya quickly gets up and tries to O'Connor Roll Cipher, but Cipher latches onto the ropes, causing Maya to do a back somersault. Cipher turns around and superkicks Maya's left knee, dropping Maya down to one knee before Cipher hits a shining wizard. Amber reaches into the ring and pulls Maya to the outside. Before Cipher can give chase, the ref stops her. With no eyes on them, the two sisters circle one another before Amber slides into the ring, posing as Maya. Amber runs up behind Cipher and school boys her.
One!
Two!
The ref stops counting as he notices the lack of a beauty mark on Amber's face, seeing that she is not Maya. "YOU AREN'T LEGAL!" The ref scolds her. "GET OUT OF THE RING!"
While everyone is focused on Amber, Maya climbs the turnbuckle behind Cipher. When Cipher turns around, Maya goes for a diving crossbody, but Cipher rolls through and slowly stands up before hoisting Maya onto her shoulders for a fireman's carry. Cipher, still carrying Maya, tags in Bloodshed while Maya struggles. Before Maya can escape, the Sisters Of Rebellion hit the Flames of Rebellion (Fireman Carry Flapjack/Codebreaker combo).
Bloodshed covers as Cipher runs and hits a suicide dive on Amber.
One!
Two!
Three!
"NO!" Merle cries out as the bell rings. Cipher reenters the ring and hugs Bloodshed before the ref raises their hands. "Why is it that everytime something is going right in my life, emos and goths ruin it?!"
"I'm sorry, what?" Izzy responds, confused.
"Also, why the hell aren't any of these beautiful women winning? Valerie lost! Santiago Sisters lost!" Merle whines.
"Didn't Liona win? You were really happy to see her earlier…" Izzy reminds him.
"Uh, er, her personality isn't beautiful. Stop being so shallow, Clarissa." Merle defends himself as The Santiago Sisters leave while The Sisters Of Rebellion celebrate.
Backstage, Blaire Hendrix and Tyson Burke are seen walking throughout the hallways, looking for someone.
"Y'know, normally, I feel like he is always around. How come when we're looking for him, Amadeus is nonexistent?" Tyson asks, bored.
"Be patient, Tyson… We'll find him…" Blaire mutters, her voice soft as always. Finally, the two find Amadeus Crowley talking to Ángel Caida while El Segador prepares for his match, meditating. Amadeus looks over and sees them.
"Ah, there's my little doca." Amadeus smiles as he approaches Blaire and Tyson.
"Hi Amadeus…" Blaire gives a soft smile before looking over at Ángel and Segador. "Good luck, Segador..." Blaire awkwardly gives two thumbs up at Segador. Ángel nods before the two leave.
"What do you need, my dear?" Amadeus asks.
"Well, Amadeus, see… There's, umm…" Blaire stumbles over her words, nervous.
"You good, B?" Tyson raises an eyebrow.
"Y-yeah." Blaire nods before taking a deep breath. "I am worried for the safety of Luna Lucifina of The Serendipity Cirque."
"Luna?" Amadeus thinks for a moment. "Oh, your opponent from last week. Excellent showing, Blaire."
"Th-thanks… But, would you be alright if I helped her..?" Blaire starts twirling her thumbs.
"Hmm. Why? She is an outsider, Blaire." Amadeus asks, watching Blaire closely.
"Well… She seems like she could use a savior and...not everyone is lucky enough to have you…" Blaire informs. Behind her back, Tyson rolls his eyes. Amadeus takes note of this.
"You know what, my darling Blaire? You may." Amadeus smiles, causing Blaire's eyes to brighten up excitedly. "You are allowed to try to save this Luna."
"Thank you so much, Amadeus. I'll make you proud." Blaire grins before bowing.
"But Blaire…" Amadeus walks past them, staring at a corner in the distance. "This shall be a learning experience for you. You will learn when to pick your fights. Is this the hill that you die on? Would you be happy with that? Those are the questions you need to ponder, my little doca." Amadeus informs as Blaire nods. Amadeus walks away as Blaire and Tyson continue talking.
As Amadeus walks past the corner he was staring at, he looks at the person standing behind it for a brief moment, although not calling attention to her.
'The Serendipity Starlet', Belle Widow stares back at him, having listened to the conversation. Amadeus simply smiles and continues to walk.
We return to the ring, where Izzy and Merle sit at their table.
"Now is the moment you've all been waiting for! The main event is upon us!" Izzy announces. "Up next, we will see 'The Dragon' George Rogers take on 'The Psycho Reaper' El Segador!"
Evil Twin (Instrumental) by Eminem plays as El Segador and Ángel Caido walk onto the stage. Ángel leads Segador down to the ring as Segador merely broods. Segador enters the ring and crouches in his corner as Ángel whispers in his ear from the apron.
"A vicious and unfeeling monster, El Segador was once a kind soul who was corrupted by, in my opinion, Ángel Caido." Izzy informs.
"Monster or not, El Segador is dominant. He is undoubtedly the favorite to win tonight." Merle responds.
The lights go out in the arena. As the arena sits in anticipated darkness, Not Gonna Die by Skillet finally kicks in as the crowd comes alive, with the lighting going to a mix of red & white all around the arena. George Rogers quickly walks onto the stage, smiling as he looks around the arena. After taking a lot throughout the arena, he enthusiastically walks down the ramp as he walks into the ringside area, stopping as he gets on the first step of the ring steps. As he enters the ring, he goes to his corner as he takes off his jacket.
"I'm tired of goody goodies." Merle simply says.
"There's nothing wrong with having a good heart, especially when matched with talent. George is a talented young Welshman who is here to make an impact. Clearly, Mr. Mortis saw enough in him to put him in the World Tournament." Izzy defends George.
Ding Ding!
As soon as the bell rings, El Segador sprints across the ring with startling speed, catching Rogers with a stiff corner haymaker, causing Rogers to slump against the top rope. Segador quickly grabs him and bends him over, lifting him up and nailing him with a reverse sitout piledriver!
"JESUS!" Merle screams as Rogers rolls to the outside, already out of it. Segador gives chase, his eyes intense and full of murder. Rogers begins to get up on the outside (One), but Segador runs and takes him out with a running lariat, turning Rogers inside out. Segador grabs Rogers by the ears and lifts him to his feet (Two) before throwing him at the corner barricade (Three). Surprisingly, Rogers leaps on top of the barricade and turns before leaping off with a diving crossbody, taking out Segador (Four). Rogers shakes his head, getting fired up as Segador goes to the same corner barricade that Rogers jumped off of (Five). Rogers turns and hits the Nitro Shot (Corner Running Dropkick), sending Segador over the barricade (Six). Rogers slides into the ring before rolling out, restarting the count.
"Rogers is ready for 'The Psycho Reaper'!" Izzy calls out as Rogers approaches the corner barricade (One). Suddenly, Segador pops up and grabs Rogers, hitting a snap brainbuster over the barricade and onto the cement (Two). Segador stands up as Rogers lies motionless (Three). Segador picks up Rogers, bending him over once again and hooking the arms before hitting a package piledriver onto the cement (Four). Segador grabs Rogers by the back of his neck and throws him over the barricade (Five). Segador climbs over and picks up Rogers (Six). Segador pushes Rogers into the ring before rolling in himself. Segador covers.
One!
Two!
Thre-Weak Kickout!
Segador looks even more filled with rage as Ángel's eyes go wide. "How the hell is George even able to raise a hand, let alone a shoulder under the weight of Segador?" Izzy questions. Segador grits his teeth before picking up Rogers and lifting him up in a fireman's carry. Segador walks over to the corner and hits a fireman's carry powerbomb, purposefully hitting Rogers neck against the buckle. Without a second beat, Segador yanks Rogers to his feet and throws him towards the bottom rope, causing Rogers to slide out of the ring, but hit his head against the rope, whiplashing it against the canvas.
"This is disgusting…" Izzy mutters.
"If George wants to play wrestler, he shouldn't expect ballet." Merle states.
Rogers lays motionless on the floor as Segador stares down at him (One). (Two). (Three). (Four). (Five). Rogers rolls onto his back, trying to remember where he is (Six). Rogers begins to grab at the apron lifelessly, not even off his back (Seven). Rogers begins to look around, remembering he is in a match (Eight). Rogers tries to sit up (Nine). El Segador suddenly slides out of the ring and mounts Rogers, delivering several stiff punches as his anger gets the better of him.
Segador picks up Rogers again in the fireman's carry and hits the fireman's carry powerbomb into the ringpost (One), causing the crowd to wince and feel sympathy for Rogers. Segador shakes his head and picks up Rogers (Two), rolling the near lifeless Welshman back into the ring before sliding in himself. Segador pins.
One!
Two!
Thre-WEAK KICKOUT!
"HOW THE HELL?!" Izzy and Merle both scream as George just barely gets his shoulder up.
"At what point is it just instinct?" Izzy questions.
"I think we are well past that point." Merle responds, shocked. Segador shakes his head before crawling back into a corner. He waits for a couple moments for Rogers to stumble to his feet before running at him, going for the Destino (Half Nelson Somersault Reverse DDT)...
But George somehow reverses into the Welsh Dragon Suplex (Dragon Suplex). George tries to do the bridge, but hurts neck further. George holds his neck as he slowly stands up, nodding his head to the claps of the crowd. George begins to get fired up as Segador stands up in the opposite corner. George runs and hits a second Nitro Shot, but he stops Segador from falling. George rubs his neck before running and bouncing off the opposite corner, only to run back to Segador and hit a third Nitro Shot! George lets Segador fall before climbing to the top rope. George stands up and holds his neck before going for the Double Bullet (Frog Splash), but Segador puts up his knees. George rolls off him, holding his ribs as he gasps for air.
Segador stands up, enraged. When George stands back up, Segador runs and hits Destino! However, he doesn't stop there, locking in Reaper's Scythe (Dragon Sleeper)! Segador tries to lock in a bodyscissors, but George is scrambling too much.
"It's over…" Izzy sighs, upset that George is about to lose.
George keeps trying to fight, but with the damage he has taken to his neck, it's all in vain…
George suddenly uses all his strength to roll backwards, freeing his head before scrambling away, trying to get a breath of air. George leans forward against a corner, trying to breathe. Segador gets up quickly and hits a running corner lariat to the turned George. Before George can fall, Segador lifts him up in an electric chair. Segador carries him to the center of the ring, pushing one leg back, setting up for the Fallen Angel (One-Winged Angel)...
But George slips out the back and reverses into a victory roll!
One!
Two!
Three!
The crowd loses it as George can't even believe it. George holds his neck with one hand while the ref raises the other.
"Talk about luck!" Merle grumbles.
"Talk about HEART! George stayed strong despite the punishment and- NO!" Izzy is cut off as El Segador attacks George Rogers from behind with a brutal lariat. Several refs run down, holding Segador back as medics check on George and his neck. "What a sickening act by a sickening man!" Izzy scolds.
"George shouldn't have turned his back on Segador! Segador had this match won and George STOLE it!" Merle screams.
We cut to the interview set, where Kathleen Milmore is seen. She looks a bit unsettled.
"H-hello everyone. My name is K-Kathleen Milmore and my guest today… The Abomination, Draven Hemlock." Kathleen introduces with a shaky voice before the camera pans over to reveal several sheep mask wearing cultist surrounding a chair. They part to reveal Draven Hemlock, who is wearing a loose black t-shirt and black slacks, looking to casual for his actions last week. The most unsettling thing, however, is that he is smiling.
"Hello, Kathleen. How are you today?" Draven speaks, his voice deep. He talks like a friend.
"Oh." Kathleen looks caught off guard by his politeness. "I am well. How are you?"
"I'm great, Kathleen." Draven smiles, his cold, dead gray eyes watching Kathleen closely.
"Draven, why did you attack Seth Sullivan last week? Why did you hold up one finger?" Kathleen questions, trying to gather her confidence.
"Oh, Kathleen. It's simple." Draven leans forward. "I want to save him. Ten Little Soldiers marched into battle, a battle they could not survive without my guiding hand. I just want to protect the First Little Soldier." Draven says innocently.
"But, with all due respect...you tried to strangle him." Kathleen says.
"No, no. I didn't try to strangle him. I took his life...into my hands, where it's safe." Draven continues to smile. "Judith." He looks over and the woman that stood on the stage last week before his attack steps forward. Draven reaches up and removes the mask, revealing a Japanese-American. She has long and unruly black hair, pale skin, and cold gray eyes. She is clearly Draven's half-sister. "This is Judith, my sister. She is someone that I've taken into my hands and made sure is safe. Seth is in a lot of danger…" Draven holds his hands out to some of his followers as Judith and Kathleen watch. "If I don't save him, The First Little Soldier will live...nevermore." As he says the final line, a rotting king cobra is placed in Draven's hands.
"Is that...Sully?" Kathleen asks. Upon closer inspection, she can see maggots eating away, though Draven doesn't seem phased by this.
"He will rot if I don't save him. And it's true," Draven starts out, laying the snake down on the ground, causing a couple cockroaches to crawl out of it's mouth and causing Kathleen to shiver, "there is a chance that when I take his life into my hands, it might…" Draven stares down at the snake, still smiling, "slip. But that is a risk I'm willing to take."
"That's...disturbing." Kathleen takes a couple deep breaths. "Now, about your cult-" Kathleen stops talking, as Draven snaps his head towards her as soon as she says cult. The smile has left and he is now staring at her emotionlessly, as still as a statue or, rather fittingly, like a snake preparing to strike. Kathleen feels like she is shrinking under the gaze of Draven. "I-I mean, y-your f-friends… I'm s-s-so s-sorry." Her voice shakes as she visibly begins to tremble. Tension fills the air as Draven doesn't even blink, just watching her coldly. "I-" She is cut off as Draven suddenly lunges at her, locking in Nevermore (Double Handed Choke/Attempted Strangulation).
He pushes her out of her seat and sits on top of her, pushing the air out of her lungs as tears begin to well up in her eyes. She scratches and claws at Draven's face, but he isn't fazed by it. When Kathleen has finally loss consciousness, Draven mercifully lets go before cradling her head.
"Why didn't you let me protect you..?" Draven asks, seemingly feeling regret. "Why did you slip from my hands?" Draven questions before the cameraman lets out a shaky breath, causing Draven to look up at him with the same emotionless look. Draven suddenly lunges for him.
The final thing heard before the feed cuts is the cameraman's horrendous scream.
Next Week-
Nate Ripton vs Brett Halloway (Television Tournament First Round)
Love & War vs Poison Lotus (Tag Tournament First Round)
Sicko Kidd vs Asher King (World Tournament First Round)
Liberty Belle vs Abby Torres (Women's Tournament First Round)