Before the show can even open, everything went static-y. A sign soon appears saying:
The Revolution Will Be Live:
"Stand With Us...or Fall With Them"
It then cuts to the cheaply cut live feed recording from a cell phone. Clay Marrow puts the camera on himself inside Revolution's HQ.
Clay: "That's right, ladies & gentlemen! The Revolution is upon us once again! "Uncaged" Clay Marrow here to bring you all the latest on the Revolution sweeping through ICW! Just ask Jay & Jazz who we are now, and I'll guarantee they'll never forget who we are ever again! But before I go on, don't forget to Stand with Us by grabbing any exclusive "Revolution" merchandise! I'm talking t-shirts, hoodies, shoes, pants, hats, toys, key chains, knives, forks, spoons, and many, many more! You can even buy this limited time t-shirt to commemorate last week's beating!" Clay aimed the camera at his Revolution t-shirt, except there's a large image of them attacking Jay & Jazz with the line 'WE ARE REVOLUTION!' "Buy it for yourself! Buy it for your girlfriend or boyfriend! Give it to your kids! Hell, give it to your dying granny so that she can support the Revolution from beyond the grave! And if they don't want it….then punch them in the face and let them know that you either Stand with Us...or fall with everyone else!"
Clay finally walks up to the door and unlocks it. He goes inside and sees Ava Knight sitting at one of the chairs. She was tying up her long wrestling boots. He then shows Sai Russo lying on the couch (again) and Christian McIntyre leaning against the wall. Both of them were watching the TV. The TV replayed Clay's recording of Chris Blade's beating and the attacks on Jay & Jazz. And next to the couch were several piles of 'Revolution' merchandise that Clay just mentioned.
Clay: "You all set?" He asks Ava.
Ava: "Yeah." She says finishing up. She stood up and showed herself in her wrestling gear. She went over to grab her "Revolution" leather jacket.
Clay: "And you're sure you don't want us to come with you? Cause you know we got no problem beating down someone else-"
Ava: "And you know I can handle myself." She says, making Clay go quiet. She looks at him and gives a chill shrug. "I'm only facing a girl named Luna. And from what I've gathered, she's no threat. This is just an easy workout for me. Besides, you boys earned some time to relax after what we accomplished." She looks at the tv just when they targeted the commentary team while Sai Russo looked down at Chris Blade and laid him out.
Clay: He laughs. "Did you see the way Jay looked when Christian grabbed him by the neck!? The guy damned near shit himself he was so scared! That's gonna be the next t-shirt design! I'm tellin' ya, it's gonna sell like f'in hotcakes! And lemme tell ya, I went online after uploading the clip and saw these horny marks go insane over Ava when she scarred Jazz to death! It was great!"
Christian: "We warned them." He spoke in a deep tone. "They didn't listen and paid the price. Now they won't forget who we are."
Ava: "And neither will anyone else." She said leaning against the couch. "I've seen the sales numbers and the reactions from these people. Our message is spreading. It's still going to take some time, but progress is being made. Still...there are still some problems that we need to deal with."
Clay: "You mean that Carson chick, right? Cause I've heard everything about what she did, and this could be a problem for us if this goes unchecked."
Ava: She thinks for a moment. "...What she did is one of many reasons why we are here. The four of us need to remember that what we're doing isn't a game, and we will not let anyone or anything make even a small attempt to shatter what we're trying to do." She brushes her hair back while leaning against the wall. "Her time will come soon. But there are other pressing matters for us to deal with. Right now, Chris Blade is becoming more of an issue for Revolution."
Clay: "Even after all we did to him, he still won't stay down! I even found out that the asshole bitched to the two so-called 'GMs' about fighting me on the next episode!" Ava shook her head in disappointment while Sai gave the thumbs down.
Christian: "I'll handle him." He growled, cracking his muscles.
Clay: "Don't worry, I got this." He says. "He's not a threat to me or any of us. Hell, even Ava can kick his ass several times over! I can handle Blade."
Ava: "Speaking of which, I need to head out and handle things. We'll talk more when I get back." She gets up, puts her jacket on, and leaves. When the door shuts, the feed ends.
The screen immediately cuts to the ICW Arena. But unlike usual episodes, the lighting was slightly darkened and there were about 6,003 fans sitting closer towards the ring. Like the previous episode, there was one bigger guy sitting near the nosebleed section and a smaller woman next to him. However, there was another guy, not as tall, sitting with them. They watched on in silence as the screen cuts to the commentary table.
Brandon: "Hello ladies & gentlemen, and welcome to ICW Training Grounds! I am Brandon Andrews, filling in for Jazz Conway! Today, I have not one, but two special guest commentators for the evening! Please welcome… Clayton Palmer & Jade Madison!"
The camera zooms out to reveal Clayton & Jade sitting next to him. Jade sits silently while Clayton shook his head.
Clayton: "You call that an intro?!" He says to Brandon. "I know this is amateur hour. But Jesus, son, at least SOUND like this show is going to be amazing! You know what ...let me show you how it's done." He clears his voice, adjusts his glasses, and looks at the camera. "Gooood morning, afternoon, evening, or wherever you are in the world! It's "The Colonel" Clayton Palmer alongside "Ms. Vixxen", Jade Madison and….whoever this guy is...and WELCOME to ICW TRAINING GROUNDS! Where the stars of today collide with the future of the WFA!" He looks at Brandon. "THAT's how it's done!"
Jade: "Hmph. I have no time to waste on... 'greetings' these people. They know what they came here to see, and I hate having my time wasted."
Clayton: "The ever charming Jade Madison...you see what I have to deal with, Bryan?!"
Jade: She turns to face Clayton. "What YOU have to deal with?! Need I remind you that it was YOUR incompetence that cost our clienteles the win last week!? Not to mention that YOU caused them to walk out on us!? On ME!?"
Clayton: "Well maybe if YOU didn't try to act so desperate when around your client, he wouldn't NEED to walk away from you and take Koji with him!"
Brandon: "I see there are still some unresolved issues between the two people next to me. However, we have MUCH to cover with events from this past episode of Battlefield! So without further ado, let's turn it over to Hannah, and her very special guest, to recap all that happened!"
The screen cuts to Hannah standing behind a monitor.
Hannah: "Hello, everyone! And welcome to ICW Training Ground! I am Hannah, and I am here to recap all the noteworthy events that took place this past episode. And to start off, we need to recap the assault on Chris Blade and ICW's residential commentary team!"
The monitor displays an image of Revolution. Sai stood in the center with his shades on while Ava stood next to him, her hands in her jacket. Christian stood behind them with his arms folded whie Clay smirks at the camera carrying some "REVOLUTION" merch.
Hannah: "This past episode, Chris Blade made his return and vowed to fight against Revolution! But what happened afterwards would send shockwaves throughout the arena! Not only would Revolution once again attack Chris Blade, but they would set their sights on Jay & Jazz, which would see them helped away and replaced by myself and Brandon for the rest of the episode. We have an update on their conditions. Jay & Jazz are doing alright and will be back on the commentary table by the next episode of Battlefield while Chris Blade is cleared enough to compete against Revolution member: Clay Marrow! "The Silver Bullet" still aims to strike back against Revolution, but these four units have been proven too powerful and dangerous for anyone to stand against, as we may see tonight when Ava Knight faces off against Luna Lucifina!"
The monitor shifts to Jason Sabre & DJ Kingston staring down in the ring.
Hannah: "Speaking of which, last week, we saw a match set for New Horizon that sent shockwaves throughout the wrestling world! Jason Sabre has made the challenge to go one-on-one with Monarchy's own DJ Kingston after an intense verbal outing from both men! In preparation for the match, this past episode, Jason Sabre made his Battlefield in-ring debut from DJ's longtime friend and tag partner of Monarchy: Dylan Torres."
The monitor then shows Sabre with his hand raised over the fallen Torres.
Hannah: "The match was nothing short of hard-hitting! Neither man held back in striking each other! Primarily in the face! But just when Dylan thought he had the match won, a well-timed Final Resolution put Torres down for the three-count. With Jason Sabre and DJ Kingston set to collide at New Beginnings, all eyes will be on DJ to see how he will prepare against who many are considering as the greatest wrestler in the history of the WFA! Back to you on commentary!"
The screen cuts back to the commentary table.
Brandon: "As someone who knows how….cutthroat Revolution can be, we can only wish the best for our colleague Jay & Jazz. Clayton...Jade...do you have any thoughts on what went down this past episode?"
Clayton: "'Stand with us or fall with them.' They said. Revolution warned everybody from day one what they are about! They aren't taking any prisoners, they're dragging them out to the firing squad and dropping bodies execution style! I've seen some dangerous s.o.b in this sport, and they were bad to the bone, lemme tell ya. However, and I CANNOT stress this enough, Revolution DEFINITIVELY are the most dangerous group in ICW right now! Because unlike all of the other groups that have come through those curtains, Revolution is not here for fun and games! They are on a mission, and they are damn effective at getting their message across to everyone! Chris Blade needs to pack up and go home when he still can or else those four are gonna ship him out in a bodybag! Don't believe me? Just watch what Ava will do"
Jade: "They possess the killer instinct needed to leave their mark in this ring. I'd even say that they've already left their mark. And we've only got a miniscule taste of what each of them are capable of. Which brings me to DJ VS Jason. I know we were on the topic of Revolution, but I need to say my part about that upcoming match for New Horizon because that is a match that will decide the direction ICW heads for the foreseeable future. Sabre is already an established top guy, right? You can give him any championship and nobody will ever question him holding it. But DJ Kingston? He's been viewed as the baby brother of Monarchy. The fifth wheel that's only good in the tag division. Hell, I'd say he was the most forgotten member of Monarchy. Key word: 'WAS.' That's until Freddy was dethroned from Monarchy and Jason joined ICW. Now DJ is growing that killer instinct. He wants Sabre out before he brings that 'Jason Sabre' flair into ICW like he's done everywhere else they've been to. Every promotion the two of them has been in together, Sabre is at the top and DJ isn't even thought about. This is DJ's chance to show that he is not only a star ready to break out, but he's a better wrestler than Jason Sabre. And to me? Being better than Jason is worth WAY more than any championship DJ's ever had!"
Clayton: "...Leave it to a woman to verbally stroke Jason's ego even while talking about his opponent." He rolled his eyes.
Jade: "Oh please. Even a fraction of Sabre's charisma won't be enough to save a woman from running for the hills when they glance at you!"
Clayton: "HEY! Don't be jealous because women love 'The Doc!'" He says, causing Jade to look sick.
Brandon: "Oooookay. Let's head to our first match before you two attack each other! We're kicking things off with Jaiden Ramirez VS The Kyoshi Warrior!"
House of the Rising Sun (by Five Finger Death Punch) plays. Lights start to dim in and out as green smoke shoots from the stage. The smoke disappears, revealing a slim but very toned & built man, similar to Ricky Steamboat. He had long hair that went to his chin, half being black & the other half being silver. His face was painted red with white japanese markings similar to Great Muta. His nose was slightly crooked. He was also wearing white tights with a small red belt around his waist, white wrist tape, and a red headband wrapped around his forehead. He also wore an elaborate robe that's black and silver. He heads to the ring with determination. He jumps over the top rope, and up to the top turnbuckle where he sprays Asian mist over the crowd before doing a backflip off and landing on his feet.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, residing in the Land of the Rising Sun, standing 6'2" & weighing in at 242 lbs: THE KYOSHI WARRIOR!"
Jade: "Well this man looks intriguing…." She says taking notice of Kyoshi's presence in the ring.
Brandon: "Kyoshi may be new to ICW, but he's made his mark in the Supernovas. He defeated Asher King in the first round, but fell to Alex Drake in the second. Now he's here to make an impactful statement in ICW" He says.
Clayton: "Presence is everything. Take me for example" he refers to his colorful suit, bow tie, and his large reading glasses. "When I walk into a room, all eyes are on me immediately! The Kyoshi Warrior is the same way. Just his arrival is turning heads!"
Jade: "When people see you walk in, Palmer, they turn to find the nearest exit! I'm more fascinated at what this man in the ring can do."
As Kyoshi waits in the ring, Greenlight (by Pitbull) plays. The lights flash red and green to the beat of the lyric. When the beat drops, out walks a tan-ish man with dark & wavy hair that has a cowlick on the front and baby blue eyes. He wore a sleeveless, red tight top with a black "X" covering the entire front. He wore red tights, black combat boots, and black & red gloves that went to his elbows. He also wore an unzipped black jacket as he walked down to the ring. He even dances to the beat of the song as he walks out and rolls in the ring.
"Introducing his opponent, from Dallas, Texas, standing 6'2" & weighing in at 230 lbs: 'The Crossknight' JAIDEN RAMIREZ!"
Brandon: "Not much is known about Jaiden Ramirez. The man keeps his secrets, but he is a former CWF Champion as well as told reporters times when he lied about his age to compete in matches, nearly winning all of them. Can't say he isn't dedicated."
Jade: "Almost are trophies for second place. Dedication doesn't mean anything when there's no will to win. He looks happy and content with making it this far when he should be focused on making it further in life."
Clayton: "Kid has a good size to him. Built pretty well, but nothing about him stands out compared to his opponent. At first glance. My mama, bless her soul, taught me that appearance is everything but to not judge a book by their cover."
Once both wrestlers are ready, the bell rings. Koyshi stares at Jaiden for a long while...then rubs his throat and sprays his green mist. Jaiden was taken aback slightly, but he still tried for a lockup. Kyoshi ducks him and hits an Overhands Chop to his chest! Jaiden stumbles in the corner while Kyoshi chops him over and over again. Jaiden tries to fight back with chops of his own! He gets a few good shots in...until Kyoshi rakes his eyes. With Jaiden blind, Kyoshi kicks him into the ropes. An Irish Whip follows and Kyoshi hits a Back Body Drop! Jaiden clutches his back, and Kyoshi bounces off the ropes with a leaping Basement Dropkick to the face! Jaiden rolls out of the ring clutching his head, but Kyoshi goes to the ropes and Slingshots himself onto "The Crossknight!" Jaiden crashes HARD while The Kyoshi Warrior stands tall. He even looks in the air and sprays the green mist again! As the ref starts the ten count, Kyoshi drags Jaiden and slams him all around ringside!
Brandon: "The Kyoshi Warrior is brutalizing Jaiden Ramirez all over ringside!"
Jade: "Kyoshi has zero mercy for Jaiden." She says fascinated. "He's out to make him his first ICW victim."
Clayton: "That's all well and good! But Kyoshi better get him back in the ring soon!"
After whipping "The Crossknight" around ringside, Kyoshi rolls him back in the ring. He then climbs to the top and delivers a Missile Dropkick! Jaiden was struggling to stay in this match. Kyoshi drags Jaiden by his hair and delivers an Exploding Suplex! Jaiden rolls to his knees and eats a Running Penalty Kick! Jaiden was hurt real bad, but Kyoshi did not let him get a moment to recover. He drags him back up by his hair and slams him into the corner. He unleashes another flurry of Chops. "The Crossknight" could barely stand, but Kyoshi whips him to the other corner. Kyoshi runs, does a cartwheel, and hits a Flying Back Elbow! He follows with the Snapmare and runs the ropes, but Jaiden ducks a PK attempt and rolls him up!
1...2 KICKOUT!
As soon as Kyoshi kicks out, Jaiden rolls up and hits an Enziguri!
Brandon: "An Enziguri from nowhere! This could be Jaiden's moment to turn the tide!"
Kyoshi stumbles to a knee! Jaiden runs the ropes and hits a Blockbuster! Jaiden was beginning to get amped up! He drags The Kyoshi Warrior back up and delivers a flurry of elbows! He strikes at his ribs and hits a Spin Kick to the stomach! Kyoshi bends forward then eats a pump knee to the face! He then connects on a Discus Elbow! Kyoshi spins and eats a Back Suplex! Kyoshi rolls out to get some space, but Jaiden instead gets himself hyped up. He runs the ropes and connects on a Tope Con Hilo onto his opponent to the floor! He rolls Kyoshi back in, climbs up, and hits a Diving Elbow Drop! Jaiden makes the cover!
1...2 KICKOUT!
Brandon: "Jadien is beginning to show some fire here!"
Jade: "Kyoshi isn't dead yet, though." She says calmly. "It's gonna take more than that to be victorious."
Clayton: "Of course it's gonna take more than that, Jade." He says sarcastically. "It it didn't, then Jaiden would be standing there jumping around victorious!"
Jaiden was taken aback at Kyoshi kicking out. But he kept his focus and lifted him up for a Powerbomb! However, Kyoshi rakes at his face which causes him to let go. Kyoshi lands on his feet and hits a Thrust Kick! Jaiden is knocked back into a corner, and Kyoshi charges after him! But Jaiden sidesteps and sends him crashing! "The Crossknight" then goes for the O'Connor Roll! He deadlifts into a German Suplex attempt, but Kyoshi elbows him hard in the face and breaks free. He turned around and went for a Roundhouse Kick! But Jaiden ducks and hits the Migraine (Springboard Chuck Kick)! Kyoshi was stunned and collapsed! Jaiden signals for the end as he makes the "X" with his arms. He charges at Kyoshi, but Kyoshi pulls the ref in front of him! Jaiden suddenly stops as the referee is shoved into him! Jaiden moves him aside, turns around, and gets sprayed in the face by the green mist!
Brandon: "Kyoshi with the green mist!" He yells.
Clayton: "That deadly poison green mist just blinded Jaiden!"
Jade: "It's all over for Crossnight now…."
The mist burned and Jaiden covered his face in agony! But this left him open to eat a Roundhouse Kick followed by a Shining Wizard! Kyoshi looked down at his fallen opponent, but did not make the cover. Instead, he climbs to the top rope and connects on a flawless Moonsault! Kyoshi places his hands on Jaiden's chest and glares at the camera as the ref counts.
1...2...3!
"Here is your winner: THE KYOSHI WARRIOR!"
Clayton: "A wrestler who can't see is a wrestler that can't win, and just like that, The Kyoshi Warrior has made his statement to the world!"
Jade: "He certainly has my attention. Even before the mist, Kyoshi controlled this match from the very beginning."
Brandon: "We do have to give credit to Jaiden for putting up an impressive fight here tonight."
Kyoshi got back up and had his hands raised in victory. He looks down at a knocked out Jaiden and starts stomping him down! He continues to attack and applies his Kyoshi Lock (Muta Lock)! The bell rings repeatedly as the ref tries to pull him off! Jaiden finally releases the hold and slides out of the ring. He stares at Jaiden as the ref checks on him.
Brandon: "That was uncalled for! The match was already over!"
Clayton: "Kyoshi is my kinda guy: he's making sure Jaiden knows who the hell he is! That kind of reckless mindset is what'll make him a dangerous commodity!"
Jade: "You wouldn't understand what a commodity is even if they begged to work for you."
Brandon: "Okay, you two! Let's move on to Hannah with some more ICW Recap!"
The screen cuts back to Hannah in front of the monitor.
Hannah: "Thank you, Brandon! Now, last week we mentioned the arrival of Sovereignty, who laid out La Familia & The Wayne Bros. This past episode, we witnessed Alexander Magnus & Rodri Montoya make their in-ring debut against Freddy & Detrick, who were being accompanied by their cousin, Mateo Guerrero.
The monitor shows La Familia fighting against Sovereignty with the Waynes running in.
Mateo proved to be the crack that broke down the match and turned it into an all-out brawl when Alexander and he got into a heated exchange during the match. This led Freddy & Detrick to jump Magnus and turned the match into a chaotic frenzy! Even with the match thrown out, both sides kept fighting until the Wayne Bros arrived to help send Sovereignty retreating! Even as the two family tag teams might be friends at the moment, you can't help but wonder how long this'll last when the tag titles are involved!
The monitor displays the CJ Hawk interview, where he was interrupted by Katashi on the tron.
Hannah: "And now we turn to a moment that left many with more questions than answers. This past episode, CJ Hawk had some words for Katashi Suzuki and challenged him to come out and face him. Instead, 'The Shinigami Incarnated' appeared on the titantron and left an ominous message for CJ. Suzuki vows to show CJ that he is no better than the young Suzuki Sadist. Whatever Katashi has in store is bound to be brutal. And all eyes will be on CJ to see how he'll respond to Katashi's promise to him. Back to you on commentary!"
The screen cuts back to commentary.
Jade: "Katashi Suzuki has only been here for two episodes, and he's already in the mind of ICW's golden boy: CJ Hawk!"
Clayton: "It's like someone moving into the house you've run for years and questioning who you are and what you do! Katashi is a dangerous fellow….and I mean DAN-GER-OUS! I'll be flabbergasted if CJ thinks he can take him just by wrestling!"
Brandon: "The new arrivals to ICW are certainly leaving their own form of impact on the wrestling scene."
Clayton: "And I am enjoying every bit of it! I wanna move on to the tag team scene on Battlefield currently! Because it took FIVE men to even have a chance against Sovereignty! That shows you that Sovereignty is a threatening tag team! And it's only a matter of time until they chop the tag champs down to size! They already walked into their house! Now they're gonna take everything for what the Waynes are worth!"
Jade: "As usual, you fail to see the full picture." She sighs. "Freddy & Detrick have something that gives them an automatic advantage: Mateo. Unlike you, Palmer, Mateo knows how to be a good manager to La Familia because he brings extended knowledge on winning tag titles AND knowing what it takes to win! We've already seen some extra aggression from La Familia ever since Mateo got there, and it's only a matter of time until they take those championships."
Brandon: "...Well what about the Wayne Bros?" As soon as he asks that, Clayton & Jade look at him before bursting out laughing. Brandon awkwardly stared at them.
Clayton: "If there's one thing Jade and I can agree on, which is rare, it's that The Wayne Bros don't stand a CHANCE against either team! Either Sovereignty is gonna cut them down or La Famila will lie, cheat, and steal their way to tag team gold!"
Brandon: "...Alright then." He says while the other two try to breathe from laughing. "Let's move on to our next match: Luna Lucifina VS Revolution's Ava Knight!"
Going Nowhere Fast (by The Endless Line) starts to play! With the smaller crowd, there was a loud mixed reaction. Some did NOT like her while others LOVED her. Ava did not pay any attention to the reaction either way. She just casually walks out with her hands in her pockets and heads to the ring. She steps inside the ring and leans against the corner, looking back at the announce table.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, representing Revolution, from Manchester, England: 'The Dark Knight' AVA KNIGHT!"
Brandon: "To say Revolution's been a powerful force is an understatement! In just two episodes, they have gained the reputation as the most destructive and dangerous stables in the WFA! And with Ava being one of the key minds behind the Revolution, it's not hard to see why."
Clayton: "Ava is brutal as she is beautiful. I mean she's orchestrated almost every calculated move they've made so far! And lemme tell ya, it works!"
Jade: "Get ready to take notes, Clayton. Because you're about to see how dangerous an intelligent woman can truly be on her own."
As Ava sits on the top corner and waits, Her Name Is Alice (by Shinedown) starts to play. Out walks a 5ft tall, 115lbs woman with a paranoid expression on her face. The woman has a pear physique (a la Toni Storm) and a messy and poofy bob cut that's half purple and half black. Her skin is pale while her eyes are pink with heart shaped pupils. And she wears porcelain doll face paint with a few cracks. She's also wearing dark pink trunks, black thigh-high fishnet stockings with a dark pink cloth on the top, pink knee pads with dark pink tiger stripes, dark pink boots with small wings on the back, dark pink and black Maryse-style top, dark pink sock sleeves that cover most of her arms but has holes for the thumbs, and a black jacket with dark pink tears on it. The woman tries to not look at the fans while she walks down the ramp. She rolls into the ring and pulls at her hair before suddenly climbing the corner and letting out a scream. Shaking her head in a Luke Harper style & pulling at her hair.
"Introducing her opponent, from Portland, Oregon: 'The Broken Doll' LUNA LUCIFINA!"
Clayton: "...What in the world is up with this chick?"
Jade: "And her makeup….is horrendous to look at!"
Brandon: "This is Luna Lucifina. She was raised in the carnival known as The Serendipity Cirque. Not much is known about her upbringing besides that, but she's gone on to quote that her childhood "was like a doll that's been cast aside." When asked about her arrival to ICW, Luna mentioned that she "isn't the only one to fix a broken place." What she means by this, I have no idea."
Jade: "Well, this girlie needs to worry about someone like Ava snapping her in half before she can fix anything…"
The bell rings as Ava hops down and approaches the center. Luna continues pulling at her hair while looking around the arena. She glances at the figures in the nosebleed section, and she can see them watching closely. Luna climbs down and approaches her opponent. Ava smiles and offers her a handshake. "You look nervous. Don't worry. I'm not gonna harm you. I can be your friend" Luna looked at the handshake offer, unsure if she should accept it. She looks at the mysterious figure...who shakes its head. Luna looks at Ava and declines the offer. Ava puts her hand down and shrugs. "...Have it your way." She says….then hits a Stiff Jumping Knee to her face! Luna was ROCKED, but Ava remained cool and calm. She chucks the smaller opponent and hits two Gutwrench Duplexes followed by a single Gutwrench Standing Powerbomb! Ava casually makes the cover.
1...2 KICKOUT!
Brandon: "Already Ava is displaying a vicious side in this match."
Clayton: "Ava is about to beat this woman like a mule! All because Luna didn't accept her offer!"
Jade: "Ava's making a statement: what she does is in the name of Revolution. Even something as miniscule as saying 'no' is a slap to the face of Revolution, and it must be punished."
Despite kicking out, Luna is still stunned from the attacks. Ava sighs and brushes her hair back. "So that's how it's gonna be….fine then" she says before dragging her by the hair. Ava leans her against the bottom rope then runs across the ring. "Dark Knight" Ava charges and hits a Sliding Forearm Smash which knocks Luna out of the ring! As "The Broken Doll" struggles to stand, Ava just rolls to the apron, sitting back and watching Luna try to get up. When she manages to rise, Ava hops down, grabs her arm, and whips her HARD into the steps, sending her crashing over!
Clayton: "Look at that, Bray! Look at that dominance by Ava! She ain't your 'girl-next-door!' She will drag your face against the canvas and stomp your head in!"
Brandon: "It's Brandon. But yes, Luna might be in dire trouble after that assault!"
Jade: "Ava is like me, she is not here for nonsense or for playing along. She's on a mission and she will accomplish it by any means."
Ava casually walks over to her battered opponent. She rolls Luna in the ring as "The Broken Doll" tries to get up. Ava calmly slides in the ring and watches Luna pull herself back up. Luna then forearms Ava in the face, but Ava only stumbles back! The fire seems to be back in "The Broken Doll" as Luna forearms her in the face again and again! But Ava hits an European Uppercut that knocks her into the corner! Knight brushes her hair back and shakes her head. Ava crouches down and grabs her by her hair. "Consider this a lesson in Revolution, Luna." She says calmly. "You didn't stand with me, so now you're gonna fall." She stands back up, lifting Luna up with her, and throws her by the hair off the ropes. Ava attempts a Spin Kick, but Luna ducks it! She runs off the ropes and hits a Running Jumping Neckbreaker!
A crazed look shows on "The Broken Doll's" face! Ava stumbles up but eats a Running Dropkick which sends her into the corner! Luna charges and hits an Elbow Smash followed by a Running Bulldog! Ava crashes to the canvas! Luna lets out a crazy scream that even startled the ref!
Brandon: "Luna is starting to go insane! This could be her big moment!"
Grabbing her hair, she sees Ava prone on the canvas and climbs up top! She stands upright, clutching her hair, and goes for the Diving Cannonball! But Luna crashes onto Ava's knees! Lucifina grabs her back, now in serious pain, as she tries to stand! But Ava gets back up and takes Luna down with the Running Facebreaker Knee Smash!
Clayton: "SHUT! DOWN! Just like THAT!"
Jade: "All it takes is one shot. And now Luna is finished for."
Luna was knocked out cold! Ava sits up and brushes her hair back! This time, her chill smile turned into an aggravated frown! Ava gets on top of Luna, holding her by the neck, and forearms her repeatedly in the face! Ava did not let up either! Forearm after stiff forearm smashed against Luna's head! When she finally had enough, Ava dragged the poor girl by her hair, threw her off the ropes, and slammed her back down with a Spinebuster! Ava remained there, looking down at her fallen opponent. Knight wasn't done yet, though, and pulled her up by the arm. Ava grabs her by the face and says "Remember who we are: We are Revolution!" She then scoops Luna on her shoulders and hits Ground Zero (Fireman's Carry into a Double Knee Backbreaker)! Ava crawls over and casually covers her.
1...2...3!
"Here is your winner: AVA KNIGHT!"
Brandon: "And just like that, 'The Revolution's Dark Knight' just made quick work over Luna Lucifina!"
Clayton: "You know what? I am fully behind the Revolution! Because that was a one-sided ass-kicking by Ms. Knight!"
Jade: "The poor Broken Doll...she never stood a chance."
Ava calmly looks down at Luna while the referee raises her hand. The figures sitting near the nosebleed section quietly watched on. Luna could barely move, but Ava simply turned and walked off. Flipping her hair back, she looks to the camera. "This isn't a game, ICW." She says. "We are the change this place needs. Chris Blade, you never should have stood against us. Because now...Revolution will make sure you're never seen again." And with that, she walks away from the camera.
Clayton: "To anyone, man, woman, or child, that even THINKS about going against Revolution, I hope you pray to whatever deity you worship! Because Revolution will make you suffer!"
Jade: "Unlike my co-commentator here, Ava is actually an intelligent mastermind and her plans always end in success."
Clayton: "Oh yes, cause Jade can only hope to be just as effective to their clientele as Ava is to Revolution."
Brandon: "Moving on...let's take it back to Hannah with some more ICW Recaps!"
The screen cuts back to Hannah standing in front of the monitor.
Hannah: "Thank you, Brandon! As we all know, the first PPV of Season 3 will be ICW New Horizon! And for the first time in ICW history, this PPV will be split into two different nights! We already know three of these matches for the two-night event: Asher Darma VS Will Ralston for the ICW Heavyweight Championship, Jason Sabre VS DJ Kingston, and Sofia Reynoso VS Carson Michaels for the WFA Women's Championship! This past episode, we saw four more matches made official for the event"
The monitor shows a match card of La Rebelion versus Lords of Wrestling.
Hannah: "On the season 3 premier, Chris Owens and the Kings of a New Age went on a manhunt to find who stole their stuff as well as Owens's newly won International Championship! Later in the episode, the 'culprits' were revealed to be Jesus Garza, Rey Aguayo, and Phoenix, also known as La Rebelion! And after an intense confrontation with Alexis Espinoza, the leader of La Rebelion, Owens will now have to defend the title of International Champion against La Rebelion's powerhouse, Garza, on the next Battlefield! But Evan Neal offered the Lords a measure of revenge by having them face off against La Rebelion in a six-man tag at New Horizon!"
The monitor shows a match card of Chris Wolf versus Furno Moxley.
Hannah: "Moving on, since the start of the season, Chris Wolf has, to say the least, antagonized Furno Moxley. And Moxley, in response, basically belittled Wolf as nothing more than a nuisance. Last week, during a match between William Dawkins & the ICW Demolition Champion, Chris Wolf finally striked! As Moxley went to finish Dawkins, Wolf shows up from nowhere & attacks Moxley to the point of making him bleed! Furno had previously denounced Wolf as any kind of threat, but after what Wolf did, Moxley wasted no time in accepting Wolf's challenge for the Demolition Title! Now the match is set for those two to collide at New Horizon, we will get to hear Chris Wolf's thoughts on the next episode of Battlefield! While that might be good news for Chris Wolf, this next match might not be good news if your name is Marvelous Tate Williams..."
The monitor shows a match card of Tate Williams versus Azriel.
Hannah: "It was at Immortality 2 where ICW only saw a glimpse of Azriel and the deadly nature he brings. And while Tate did win the Immortal Briefcase, it was Azriel as the only man walking out of the match on his own power! Well, the last two weeks saw a wheelchair bound Tate align himself with the infamous sports manager, Elijah Holiday. And they immediately petitioned to allow Tate time off until Tate uses his Immortal Opportunity! Unfortunately…..their plan went up in flames when Alexis Espinoza revealed that Tate falsified his injuries! And as punishment for their attempted transgressions, "The Marvelous One" must now face 'The Harbinger of Despair' at New Horizon! May we wish Tate & Elijah all the best in their match!"
The monitor shows a match card of Natalia Rodriguez versus Daria St. Leger.
Hannah: "In last week's main event, we saw Kailnene Starr, Angelica Rhodes, & Natalia Rodriguez go through hell just to be named #1 Contender for the Women's Title! And after a surprise attack from Jason to DJ, Natalia managed to capitalize and became the next to challenge Daria for her title! So it is now confirmed that Natalia will get her chance against Daria for the ICW Women's Title at New Horizon! Back to you on commentary!"
The screen shifts back to the commentary table.
Brandon: "New Horizon continues to get more and more stacked! Any matches stock out for you two?"
Clayton: "For me? Tate VS Azriel. Why? I'll tell you why: Tate Williams SHOULD NOT have to be forced into a predicament of facing Azriel! He and Mr. Holiday made it CLEAR that Tate needs to heal! And no disrespect to her, but there was no professional reason she had to THROW the man's briefcase OR make him fight that…..devil incarnate Azriel!"
Jade: "I know everyone is buzzing over Carson/Sofia, but I am keeping a close look at the ICW Women's Championship match between Daria and Natalia. Daria, for all of her natural strength and abilities, doesn't seem to care about anything except eating, sleeping, and doing nothing. But we've seen when she flips that switch..and becomes an unstoppable force in the Women's Division! Natalia, on the other hand, is currently at her very best to take ICW by storm! We saw it when she put down Kailene in less than ten minutes, and beat both Kailene & Angelica to take this moment! I personally am curious to see the clash of styles!"
Clayton: "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't interested in the six-man tag match between Lords of Wrestling & La Rebelion! Circumstances and bitter feelings aside, this match is bound to be action packed and full of excitement! There is a ton of buzz around La Rebelion at the moment, and ICW have seen KNA & Chris Owens at their very best, separate and as a unit! And we're about to catch a glimpse of what they can do coming up! Because the Kings of a New Age are in action against a team calling themselves….Street Dreams!"
Supremacy (by Muse) begins to play as the stage goes white. Two silhouettes of Edward & Aiden appear until the lights turn back to normal. Edward & Aiden stood there while Chris Owens walked out next to them. The Lords of Wrestling were in no mood as the crowd booed them on their way to the ring. They enter the ring and simply wait for their opponents.
"The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Chris Owens, at a total combined weight of 445 lbs: 'Edward Mercury & Aiden Remington III' KINGS OF A NEW AGE!"
Brandon: "The Lords of Wrestling are still angry about having their personal possessions stolen by La Rebelion. And while L.O.W can get a measure of revenge in a six-man tag team match at New Horizon, Alexis is forcing Owens to defend the Title of International Champion against her personal muscle, Jezus Garza!"
Clayton: "Lords of Wrestling are owed JUSTICE! They are out for blood! And until they get what belongs to them!"
Jade: "At least this anger will fuel them in this matchup tonight along with Owens in his title match on the next episode."
Can't Hold Us (by Macklemore) starts to play, and the crowd begins to cheer! Out walks two Samoans, one 6ft tall & one 6'3," walking out as a 5'4" & 127lbs girl comes out excited and carrying a gym bag. The 6ft tall one has tan skin, tribal tattoos across his right pec and arm, black tapered high top hair, well kept beard that hangs down slightly at the chin, dark brown eyes, lean and decent physique. He was wearing black sweatpants with red paint covering most of the legs, black combat boots with red laces and soles, black elbow pads with red lining, black tape around the wrists and palms as well as around the thumbs and first two fingers, a black snapback hat, and an unbuttoned black baseball jersey with red stripes (on the back of the jersey, in white embroidery, is the words "Real G" in the middle of the shoulders and the number 13 below it).
The slightly bigger 6'3" one has tan skin, tribal tattoos across his left pec and arm, tribal bear tattoo on his left pec, buzzed black hair, well kept beard, dark brown eyes, and a slightly muscular physique. He wears dark gray jeans with black paint splats all over them, black combat boots with dark gray laces and soles, black elbow pads with dark gray linings, black tape on his wrists and hands, a black carhartt jacket with dark red sleeves, and black bandana around his lower face with red and gray designs. And the lightly tanned mixed girl has stormy gray eyes, eye length curly black fringe with the right side shaved, and a slight pear physique. She was wearing skinny jeans along with a Fortnite gaming t-shirt & sneakers. The trio calmly enter the ring, the girl appearing extremely excited.
"Introducing their opponents, accompanied to the ring by Shay Sykes, at a total combined weight of 450 lbs: 'Niko & Vai Tuala' STREET DREAMS!
Brandon: "This is Street Dreams, which consists of the Tuala Brothers, Niko & Vai, and their partner-in-crime: "The Deviant" Shay Sykes! They are smash-mouth and in your face, but the trio also knows how to have fun and show the fans a good time!"
Jade: "All I'm hearing is that Street Dreams doesn't take this seriously. And against a bitter yet talented team in Kings of a New Age."
Clayton: "Now I'm trying to figure out what in the world they're carrying with them!"
Before the referee can even ring the bell, Shay stops him and hurries to grab a mic.
Shay: "Woah woah woah!" She says. "Before we start this, there are some things that me & the boys, Niko & Vai, wanted to do first." She turns to KNA & Chris Owens. "We know you guys are upset about what happened with your things, and we felt bad for you guys. SO! To commemorate the debut of Street Dream, we brought gifts for you guys!"
Niko: He opens her bags and walks up to Edward. "So I know you loved the cane a lot. It was cherished deeply, right? Well, I got you something that'll help you remember the good times…" she pulls out a photoshopped frame of Kane hugging Edward Mercury. "I hope this can help heal the hole in your broken heart!"
The crowd laughs but Edward just stares at it. Vai walks up to Aiden.
Vai: "Aiden number 3, I know you lost your expensive jacket! I was struggling to find a new jacket you would like, but I ran into a super muscular mexican doctor and he helped me find one that'll fit you! I hope you like it!" He goes into the bag and pulls out a 'La Rebelion' Women's Jacket! The crowd pops as he places it on Aiden's shoulders and gives the thumbs up.
Shay: Shay then finally turns to Chris Owens. "Owens! O-Zone! Chrissy Chris!" She playfully jabs him in the arm, but he is not too amused at all! "Listen, man. I know you're upset about not having your title. I mean, you beat up 5 other losers and won it in front of your friends & family. But now that title is with someone else now and all they had to do was walk over and take it! I can see why that would upset someone like you! So because of that, I got you something that'll make things better!" She goes into her back and pulls out a sloppily version of the International Championship made out of cardboard! The drawing appears to me made out of crayon and the words "International" were spelled "Internashunal!" Owens just stares at it while Shay had a big grin on her face.
The Lords of Wrestling look at their "gifts"...and they start to laugh. Street Dreams looked at each other as well and then laughed with them. As all of them laugh and laugh...the Lords rip up their gifts and toss them at Niko, Vai, & Shay! The crowd boos while Street Dreams are visibly upset. But before they can do anything, KNA attacks Niko & Vai!
Brandon: "Now that's just cruel! Street Dreams were offering gifts! There's no reason for KNA to attack them like this!"
Clayton: "So what? People don't give gifts in a match! Especially ones that look like a five-year-old's drawing!"
Jade: "...Pathetic."
Owens and Shay leave the ring as the ref starts the match! Edward & Aiden dump Niko to the floor and beat down Vai in their corner! While the referee tries to get KNA under control, Chris Owens grabs Niko and Powerbombs him on the apron! Niko is knocked out and the crowd boos Owens! The referee finally gets Edward to leave the ring! Aiden hits a couple of European Uppercuts followed by a Snapmare. Vai fell on his back. Aiden clutches his neck with his ankles and twists! A sharp pain shot down on Vai's neck causing him to grab it! Aiden tags Edward back in as Vai crawls to his knees. Edward grabs the hand Vai rubbed his neck with, and starts bending it back. Without any hesitation, he breaks Vai's fingers with a loud "CRACK!" Vai clutches his hand in agony! But Edward then grabs the other hand and snaps those fingers as well! Vai huddled over both hands, and Edward takes the chance to Superkick Vai to his head! Vai is out cold! Edward grabs his arms and just stomps on his head and neck repeatedly, letting out all of his frustrations! He finally lets Vai go and tags Aiden in. The Kings of a New Age went over and tortured Vai some more with a Camel Clutch (Aiden)/Boston Crab (Edward) Double Submission! The referee counts to before Edward lets go. He leaves, but Aiden keeps the hold applied for a bit longer just to hear Vai in pain!
Brandon: "The KNA are just ripping Vai apart limb by limb!"
Clayton: "This is what tag team chemistry looks like, Jade! Isolation and domination!"
Jade: "So why don't you take notes, Palmer, instead of trying to make a point!"
As Adrian kept the Camel Clutch applied, Niko finally woke up and pulled himself on the apron. But as soon as Adrian sees this, he gets off of Vai and kicks Niko in the face! Niko crashes back down on the floor! Aiden went to lift Vai back up...but he eats a forearm! AR3 stumbles back as Vai slowly pulls himself up. The crowd starts to cheer more and more as Vai tries to fight back! But Aiden lifts Vai's leg and hits a Leg Screw! Vai twists and falls, grabbing his leg! The crowd boos as Aiden grabs the other leg and hits a second Leg Screw! After dragging Vai to KNA's corner, he tags Edward and they both stomped down on the Tuala. After a brutal beatdown, Edward lifts him up for a Powerbomb. Aiden waits in front of them as they look to hit Storm's End (Powerbomb/Neckbreaker Combination)! But Vai starts to fight back! He punches Edward several times to let him down! Edward drops Vai, who then smashes a Back Elbow into Aiden's jaw!
Brandon: "Vai is beginning to fire up!"
Vai punches Edward several times, but AR3 hits a Dropkick which knocks him down!
Clayton: "And he's immediately knocked back down with a Dropkick from the third Aiden Remington!"
Jade: "All it takes is one shot and the momentum shifts in a major way."
Aiden leaves just to tag back in. The two lift Vai up and Irish Whip him across the ring! Vai held onto the ropes, and Edward charged! But he eats a Back Body Drop over the ropes and to the floor! Aiden charges, but Vai sidesteps and sends him running off the ropes! Aiden rebounds and runs right into a Samoan Drop! Both men were down and Edward was out on the floor! Niko finally recovered and got on the apron! He begged Vai to tag him in, and Shay plus the crowd cheered him on! Vai slowly crawls over, and just as Aiden gets back up, finally tags Niko!
Niko immediately hits a Springboard Dropkick to Aiden, knocking him to the ropes! He then picks him up and whips him to the corner. Niko charges and hits a Running Hip attack to his midsection! Niko sees Edward charging, so he sidesteps and sends Edward crashing into Aiden! Aiden slumps down on the corner as Edward stumbles back, regretting his decision. However, he turns around to see Niko hit him with a Rolling Clothesline! With Edward down, Niko then charges and hits Aiden with the Samoan Wrecking Ball!
Brandon: "Niko is going crazy! He is taking the fight to KNA!"
Jade: "Niko's grit is impressive, but-"
Clayton: "But for how long?" He interrupts. "How long can Niko outlast Edward & Aiden?"
Niko was on fire, and the crowd loved it! He sees Vai slowly recovering, so Niko decides to tag him in! They Double Irish Whip Aiden, and Niko Back Body Drops him into Vai! Vai catches AR3 out of mid air and tries for a Powerbomb, but Aiden counters into a Guillotine! Before Niko can even realize, Edward tosses Niko shoulder first into the ring post! Aiden keeps the hold applied for a long time as Vai flails his arms! But Vai begins to lose consciousness and collapse to his knees! Aiden soon transitions to his submission: The Remington Special (Modified Double Arm Octopus Hold)! Vai was passed out at this point, so the referee called for the bell!
"Here are your winners by referee stoppage: KINGS OF A NEW AGE!"
Brandon: "Despite a valiant effort by Niko & Vai, the KNA's brutal submissions were enough to end the match!"
Clayton: "KNA were not here to play games! They were here to bring nothing but agony!"
Jade: "It seems to be the night of messages, because KNA is sending one out to La Rebelion."
The referee tries to raise their hands, but the KNA shives him aside. They pick Vai up again and drop him with the Kingdom Come (Edward lifts the opponent for a flapjack, and Aiden connects with a Gunshot! (Codebreaker))! Everyone boos while Shay looks on in anger. Niko tries to run in and fight back! He gets a few good shots, to the crowd's growing cheers. But Owens ends him with a CO Bomb (Pop-Up Powerbomb) from nowhere! Everyone boos as Shay runs in and looks over Niko & Vai. The Lords of Wrestling leaves the ring and looks at the crowd. "LA REBELION! NEXT WEEK, I'M TAKING MY TITLE BACK! AND L.O.W WILL MAKE YOU ALL SUFFER!" Owens yells into the camera.
Clayton: "Look at Owens. He's clearly ready to take the fight to La Rebelion! And with that attitude? He's going to do whatever it takes to get back his prized possession!"
Jade: "Owens & the KNA has more than enough killer instinct to dominate ICW for a very long time."
Brandon: "Let's take a moment and return to Hannah with more highlights from this past episode of ICW Battlefield!"
The screen cuts back to Hannah standing in front of the monitor.
Hannah: "Thank you, Brandon! This past episode has seen plenty of newsworthy matches and moments, but none has shaken the wrestling world than what these two individuals have said."
The monitor shows Mark Jacobs staring down a pissed off Alexis Espinoza with a smirk on his face.
Hannah: "Firstly, we must start with 'The Bane of Existence' Mark Jacobs. After attacking Will & Asher last week, he made his point clear on himself and the Heavyweight Title! He would go on to denounce anyone who's held the title as horrible champions as well as insult both Will and Asher as credible wrestlers to hold the title. In his words, he is the only one that is worthy of being the ICW Heavyweight Champion! But more shocking is what happened when he was confronted by Alexis and Neal. Even when 'The Queen of the South' laid down the law, Mark would go on to laugh in her face and threatened to make her life miserable! In response, Alexis gave Mark one non-title match against the Heavyweight Champion and vowed to throw him out on the street when he loses. With tempers rising, we will see how Mark handles his ICW in-ring debut against Will Ralston on the next Battlefield!"
The monitor shows Carson standing in the ring with a mic in her hands and the WFA Women's Title over her shoulder.
Hannah: "And now….we come to the big elephant of last week's episode. Moments after Carson Michaels and Sofia Reynoso came to blows in the parking lot, 'The Heartbreak Chick' opened the show to finally speak her mind about her match at New Horizon, her opponent, and where her opponent originated from. And her response….to say it upset a lot of people would be an understatement. The crowd was visibly stunned, the reactions from fans were nothing short of hate-filled and hostile, and even some of the wrestlers were not happy with what she said. There are a lot of questions as to what should happen to Carson, but ICW and the overall WFA have yet to comment on the matter. And with Sofia having been banned from the arena that night, everyone wonders what the response will be from everyone as well as what the two will do next as we inch closer toward New Horizon! Back to you on commentary!"
The screen cuts back to the commentary table.
Clayton: "I'll be honest, I was taken aback at what Mark said and definitely what Carson said last week. I know wrestlers sometimes don't hold back when emotions are high, but would you two say what they did crossed a line?"
Clayton: "Controversy creates cash, Brandon! Mark Jacobs is stating his claim as the present and future of ICW! I prefer when people are direct and straight to the point, and that's what Mark has done since even the Supernovas! And now ain't nobody thinking about Mark losing to Asher in the finals or Will as champion! The moment he showed up, Mark got inside their heads!
Jade: "I hate to agree with Palmer….so I'll make my own point. I can see on Will's face that he is comfortable where he is. And it's clear that Asher lives to make the people smile. But Mark...Mark wants that title. He NEEDS it. He wakes up, eats, sleeps, and dreams about that Heavyweight Championship! He's somehow manipulated the system to get a match against Will, and if he wins in the next episode, that can shake the upcoming Heavyweight Title match to its core! Or maybe Mark is WAY over his head and overconfident! We'll just have to wait & see…"
Clayton: "As for Carson…." He and Jade went silent for a moment.
Jade: "Hell has no fury like a woman's scorn. Physically or verbally. After what she said, I know their match is much more than the WFA Women's Title now. It's war!"
Brandon: "War is indeed on between Carson Michaels & Sofia Reynoso. And like Hannah said, we'll have to wait and see what'll happen on the next episode of Battlefield. But coming up next, it is our main event as Rick Washington will go one-on-one with Adrian Lord!"
Hero (by Nas) starts to play. Rick Washington walks out with fresh, low cut hair. He pumps his chest, poses with his arms out, and flexes his muscles while pyro goes off behind him. Rick is now wearing black tights with "WASHINGTON" written in dark red on the side. He also has black elbow pads, red hand, and wrist tape on both hands, black knee pads, and boots red with black kick pads. Rick heads down to the ring and steps between the ropes. He climbs up the top turnbuckle and poses with his arms out.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from New Orleans, Louisiana, standing 6'3" & weighing in at 245 lbs: RICK WASHINGTON!"
Brandon: "Washington is making his Season 3 arrival since his Three Layers of Mayhem match at Immortality 2. And he's coming in with a new look and fired up attitude!
Clayton: "You mean when he was left for dead at Immortality 2, Brady! Damn near everyone in that match tasted darkness and despair from Azriel! So who knows what he's feeling coming off of that loss!"
Jade: "They say a new look can bring a new attitude. But it remains to see how this'll play out against his opponent."
As Rick climbs down, Malagueña Salerosa (by Avenged Sevenfold) starts to play. Katie Striker walks out alongside Adrian in his usual ring attire and a 'Tranquillo' t-shirt. The two raise fists and bump them in the air. They calmly walk to the ring at their own pace. Adrian took his time climbing on the apron. As soon as Lord enters the ring, he raises his fist in the air again.
"Introducing his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Katie Striker, from Tijuana, Mexico, standing 6'3" & standing 219 lbs: 'The Ingobernable Essence' ADRIAN LORD!"
Brandon: "Just like Washington, Adrian is coming off a loss at Immortality 2, this time in the International Six Pack Challenge. But after his win on the first against Cody Fireheart episode, he and Katie vowed to make ICW "Tranquillo" by any means necessary. And that includes confronting the reason for their setback."
Clayton: "And they think it's Rick Washington!? What kind of backwards nonsense-"
Jade: "It's not Rick, Palmer. They're treating this match as an exhibition. A way to show how powerful the 'Tranquillo' way really is.
The bell rings as the two pace each other. They put their hands up and went for a lockup...until Lord rolled past him and lay on his side. He smirks at Rick while raising his fist in the air. Rick isn't amused with the antics and goes after him. But Adrian rolls out of the ring and calmly paces back & forth. Rick didn't want to wait around anymore, so he left the ring. But Adrian rolled back in at the same time! Rick rolls back in but eats a Basement Dropkick, knocking him back to the floor! Adrian gets up and gets amped up! When he sees Rick getting up, Adrian beats his chest like Rick, runs across the ring….and rolls on his side, raising his fist in the air. Adrian remained relaxed with a smirk on his face.
Clayton: "Look at that. Calm, cool, and collected is the way to go for him."
Jade: "It's all mind games. All to get inside his opponent's head."
However, Washington immediately rolls in, deadlifts Lord by his waist, and German Suplexes him into the corner!
Brandon: "Wow! What a display of strength! Rick isn't here to mess around!"
Washington has had enough of Adrian's games! He went over and chopped Adrian HARD in his chest! Rick chops him over and over again, each chop stiffer than the last! Finally, he whips Adrian to an opposite corner. Washington charges at him, but Adrian stops him with a kick to the face. He then attempts a Hurricanrana, but Washington holds on! Rick shook his head and showed off his strength by lifting Adrian for a Powerbomb! But Lord used his cunning and raked Rick's face! Washington screams and drops Adrian on his feet! Adrian throws Rick to the apron before hitting a Draping Neckbreaker on the ropes! Rick grabs his head and falls back on the floor again. Lord steps out on the apron and waits for Rick to get back up. When he does, Adrian runs off the apron for a Tornado DDT! But Washington not only catches him, he deadlifts Lord high in the air and crashes down HARD on the ramp with a Vertical Suplex! The crowd popped for the spot! Adrian appeared knocked out cold! And Rick did not look better either! But "R-Dub" still pulled himself up and drags Adrian back into the ring. Rick gets on the apron, and Slingshots himself over the ropes and splashes down onto Lord! He makes the cover!
1….2 KICKOUT!
Brandon: "Lord manages to survive a Slingshot Splash from the 245lbs Washington! But that's bound to deal some heavy damage!"
Jade: "Lord's endurance is one of the best in ICW. And he's proving it here."
Rick got up and looked down at Lord, who was breathing heavily. He picks up "The Ingobernable Essence" and leans him against the ropes. After wrapping his arms around them, Rick pulls back his arm and CHOPS Adrian's chest with thunderous power! The crowd gasps and "OOHHHs!" Lord immediately slumps down against the ropes, but Rick wasn't letting him off that easy. He whips Lord off the ropes, but Adrian counters with an Arm Twist and a sharp Back Elbow to Rick's head. He does it a few more times until Washington is down to a knee. Adrian then hooks his head and connects with a Tornado DDT! Rick sits up and eats a Basement Dropkick to his head!
Clayton: "Lord is using his quick feet and quick thinking to knock Washington down and around!"
Jade: "He has to in order to stand a chance against a physically bigger opponent."
Rick rolls to a corner, clutching his head, and Adrian lifts him up against it. After several more back elbows, Adrian steps back and runs off his chest. He lands on the apron, but Rick catches him with a punch of his own. Lord was stunned, so Washington slingshots him over the ropes and on his shoulders! Rick Gorilla Presses him in the air with impressive strength, but Lord fights out of it! He lands behind him and drops him with Gloria! Adrian makes the cover!
1...2..KICKOUT!
Brandon: "A close two count, but what a Gloria that was!"
Jade: "Lord is pushing Washington past his limit. Just a bit more impactful attacks will be enough to outlast him."
Clayton: "Of course Lord knows this, Jade. You think he's worried about losing to Washington? He's just messing with him! Once Lord hits his finisher, it's all over!"
Adrian got back up and stomped down on Rick several times. Lord then climbs to the top rope and goes for a Moonsault! Rick rolls out of the way, but Lord lands on his feet and hits a Standing Moonsault! But Rick catches him and stands right back up! Rick places Lord on his shoulders and connects with a Fallaway Slam! Lord pulls himself up, and Rick runs over and hits a STIFF Corner Lariat! Adrian stumbles forward and hits an Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex Throw! Lord stumbles out of the ring and falls to the floor. Rick steps out to the floor and drags Lord by his hair. He then hoists Adrian up and Powerbombs him onto the apron!
Jade: "My word!"
Clayton: "Look at that Power! Adrian might be out!"
Brandon: "A wicked Powerbomb onto the apron!"
Rick slides in the ring while Adrian is KOed on the apron! Rick gets on the middle turnbuckle and pulls Adrian by his hair. But Lord was playing possum! He surprises Rick with an Open-Hand Palm Strike to the face! Lord then trips Rick by pulling his legs and putting him in the Tree of Woe! With Rick stuck, Adrian climbed to the top rope! He gets ready to hit the Double Stomp, but Rick sits back up and Forearms Lord, stunning him! Rick sits up and stands at the top Turnbuckle! He continued to punch Adrian until Lord was clearly dazed! The crowd began to stand upright as Rick looked back behind him. He hooks Adrian's arm and hoists him Vertically in the air!
Brandon: "An impressive showing from Washington just holding Lord high in the air!"
Clayton: "This is going to be a baaaad landing!"
The crowd watches on as Washington keeps his balance, holding Adrian high up for 10 second! After those 10 seconds, Washington sends Adrian crashing down with a Delayed Vertical Superplex!
Clayton: "Oh there it is! Good God almighty!"
Brandon: "What a Superplex!"
Jade: "The ring practically shook! Adrian could be done for!"
Both men crashed down HARD, and the crowd LOVED it! Both men laid practically dead in the ring while "THIS IS AWESOME" chants rang around the arena. Washington had enough left to crawl over to Adrain and place an arm on his chest! Everyone counts along!
1…..
2…
BREAK-UP!
Katie grabs Adrian's foot and places it on the ropes!
Brandon: "Well look at that! The match was about to be over but Katie's intervention just saved Lord!"
Jade: "You know what? I applaud Katie for her tenacity to protect her investment. Unlike Palmer, she knows when and how to assist when Adrian Lord needs it."
Clayton: "At least Katie doesn't make it OBVIOUS that she's trying to cheat, unlike Jade and her glorified tree branch of a kendo stick!"
Everyone starts booing as the referee told Rick that the foot was on the ropes! And the crowd was NOT happy! Katie just calmly told everyone to say "Tranquillo… Tranquillo…" Rick pulls himself up, grabbing Adrian by his hair. Adrian could barely stand at this point. Rick stands him upright and CHOPS him in the chest hair! Lord stumbled against the ropes and Rick ran across the ring! He charges at him with a Lariat...Adrian hits a Superkick! Rick was stunned! Adrian follows up with a Step-Up Enziguri Rick did a 180 spin, and Lord drops him with a Poison Rana! Rick crawls to his knees just as Adrian runs the ropes! He attempts La Malagueña (Bicycle Knee Strike)...and eats a One-Hand Standing Spinebuster from Washington! Lord was out! Washington stumbles against the ropes, feeling the effects of the Poison Rana! After taking a moment to recover, Rick walks over and picks Adrian up. He hooks his arms….but Lord takes a knee! Adrian tries to fight back from being lifted, but Rick pummels his back with brutal blows! Rick lifts him up and attempts the Double Underhook Powerbomb! But it was countered into a Snap DDT! Adrian rolls back up as Rick lands sitting upright...and he connects with La Malagueña! Lord collapses on RIck for the cover!
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the-KICKOUT!
Brandon: "Rick kicked out! He is still alive in this match!"
Clayton: "How did Washington survive a brutal knee strike like that!?"
Jade: "And what more does Adrian Lord have left in him to continue!?"
The crowd popped for Washington kicking out! Katie was even surprised that Rick kicked out! But Lord still remained calm. He slowly pulls himself up holding onto Washington's arm. Adrian goes for the Destino, but Washington catches him on his shoulders! He carries him around and goes for the Snake Eyes on the corner! But Adrian breaks free and shoves him in the corner! Rick crashes face first in the corner! Adrian runs and hits a running Corner Dropkick, knocking Washington down in the corner! Lord runs across the ring, charges, and hits the Corner Double Knees! Rick is knocked out! Adrian drags him to his feet! He goes for Destino! But Rick pushes him aside! Rick still has Adrian's wrist gripped! He goes for a clothesline, but Adrian ducks it! Adrian circles around! He goes for Destino again….and gets dropps with the Whiplash (Stunner) by Washington!
Brandon: "WHIPLASH FROM MIDAIR!"
Clayton: "That was INCREDIBLE timing from Washington! Lord might be out old!"
Jade: "But Rick isn't looking to cover! He wants to end this with the Blackout!"
Lord is down! Rick slowly crawls to the corner! He goes into a defensive lineman position! Rick looks to hit his Gore he's now calling The Blackout! When Adrian gets up, Rick charges at him...and Lord hits a Basement Dropkick to his legs! Rick stumbles and crashes face first into the middle turnbuckle! Adrian gets up and runs across the ring! He charges and hits the Double Knees to the back of the head! Adrian gets back up, runs across, and hits the Double Knees again! Rick was practically dead! Lord raises his fist and drags Rick back up! He hooks his arm...and finally plants the Destino! Lord makes the cover, holding his fist in the air!
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"Here is your winner: ADRIAN LORD!"
Brandon: "What an insane back-&-forth match! Either man could've won at any given moment! But it's 'The Essence of Ingobernables' that picks up the big win!"
Clayton: "Essence of Ingobernables, the Lord of Tijuana, the Ungovernable Kingpin of Mexico, call him whatever you like! After tonight, he and Katie are set to take over!"
Jade: "An incredible showing by Lord, proving that a sharp mind is much more important than a strong physique."
As Rick collapses out of the ring and is assisted to the back, he spots Elijah Holiday looking directly at him from the crowd. But back in the ring, all eyes were on Adrian Lord who just takes a knee. Katie calmly entered the ring with a mic and stood next to him.
Katie: "Buenas Noches Training Grounds!" She says calmly to majority boos with some cheers scattered around. But neither paid any attention. "I once told the world that ICW will be Tranquillo, whether by me or by Adrian Lord. And I coincided that we failed when we challenged for the International Championship. It was a setback that could have cost us everything had we not realized the threat that plagues Adrian and everything we're trying to achieve. Even if they don't realize it, they are a threat to Adrian's Destino and to our Tranquillo as a whole. In due time, Adrian and I will right those wrongs." She looks into the camera and says "And when that day comes, they will fall to our Destino. But for now...until that day comes…"
Adrian: He slowly gets up and Kaite hands him the mic. "Be TRANQUILLO!" He says with a sly smirk.
Adrian drops the mic and raises his fist in the air. Katie bumps it as Adrian does his "eye opening" taunt! Lord slowly rolls out as he and Katie walk away.
Brandon: "A clear goal by Adrian and Katie. They are out to make ICW Tranquillo by any means necessary!"
Clayton: "It's their style! The Tranquillo way! And it's been proven effective no matter how people may want to view it! We just saw it here, first-handed!"
Jade: "I'll agree. Adrian and Katie recognize the mistakes and what caused it. And so they are going to make sure that the mistakes won't happen again. I'll be interested to see where these two will go next."
Brandon: "Well it's good to see you two agree on something."
Clayton and Jade just look at each other with disgust.
Jade: Well we can agree that we don't like you, Bryan."
Clayton: "I always said that Hannah was the better of the two! I even tried to pitch for her to join us instead of him."
Jade: "Why? So that you can live out your only chance of having two girls talk to you?"
Clayton: "Are you- No. So that I can have an intellectual conversation with a respected mind here in Hannah instead of a kendo stick wielding crazy chick like you, Jade!"
Jade: "Keep it up, and this kendo stick wielding crazy chick is going to beat the glasses off of your face!"
Brandon: "OOOOOKAY! Before they try to fight each other, let me thank you all for joining us here on ICW Training Grounds! And we'll see you on the Battlefield!"
Recap
Match 1: The Kyoshi Warrior VS Jaiden Ramirez
Winner: The Kyoshi Warrior via pin
Match 2: Ava Knight VS Luna Lucifina
Winner: Ava Knight via pin
Match 3: Street Dreams (w/Shay Sykes) VS Kings of a New Age (w/Chris Owens)
Winners: Kings of a New Age via referee stoppage
Match 4: Rick Washington VS Adrian Lord (w/Katie Striker)
Winner: Adrian Lord via pin
((A/N: Okay...so the last episode of Battlefield had some...controversial moments. And it's divided a lot of people and has caused some issues. I don't want to say much here, but save it for episode 3. However, I do want to truly and sincerely apologize to anyone I've offended with THAT line that was said. It was never my intention to insult anyone or what they do, and I do truly regret it. For anyone who may not be aware, I'll explain more in detail on the next Battlefield. But I do need to get this out first and offer my deepest apology. Until then...I'll see you all later.))
