Chapter 108 (Summer Special)
*Starla vs the Spike*
The crowd settled down after Diana Diaz was forced out by an army of security guards. Once things were clear, the next match was all ready. The first entrance was happening, but the thing that made this different was that there were two girls heading out at once. It was Team Spirit, Starla and Isebella. They danced and strutted across the ramp giving love to the crowd. Once they reached the ring, Isebella stayed at ringside while Starla went inside.
The next entrance played, and just like Team Spirit, two more girls walked down the ramp. One was a long-haired blonde with a red one-piece suit on that matched her boots and wore white wristbands. The other was a girl with short, green hair, a bronzed skintone, and a white wrestling outfit that matched her boots. The blonde went into the ring while the green-haired girl stayed at ringside.
"Here we are, at the next part of our wonderful wrestling event, Xtrema Against the World. For our next match, we have one-half of Team Spirit, representing Xtrema, Starla! And up next is one-half of the WWCA tag team champions, the Spike! Ms. Rogue, any comment?"
"Sure do. You see, each member of Team Spirit is tougher than she looks, especially when they're together. The same could be said for their opponents. They rarely get into singles matches, so they'll have to get used to this tonight if they want to win. Thankfully, they have each other's partners on ringside to cheer them on, and it's also convenient because those two are going to face each other next."
"That is convenient, isn't it? Well, let's see how they fare in singles matches!"
DING-DING!
"Get her, Starla." Isebella said to her partner, who nodded before meeting with the Spike at the center of the ring. The two girls gripped each other's arms fighting for the first advantage.
Starla got the lead when she took the Spike's left arm and gave it a twist. She secured in an armlock, but the Spike quickly powered out and shot her elbow at Starla's face. She did it again and again sending Starla to the corner. She continued elbowing her until the referee forced her away.
The Spike took a few steps back before rushing toward Starla. She was about to turn and crush her with her back, but Starla shot both her feet up and kicked her off. She then climbed up to the middle rope and waited for the Spike to turn around. When she did, Starla jumped forward and surprised her with a stunner from the middle rope. After it connected, Starla hooked the Spike's leg for the pin.
1… 2…
The Spike kicked out. She quickly got back up right when Starla rushed to clothesline her. However, the Spike turned the tables with a dropkick. After that, she landed an elbow drop and hooked Starla's leg.
1… 2…
Starla shot her elbow up to stop the pin. She attempted to get back up, but the Spike picked her up and held her over her shoulders for a torture rack. She wretched the hold keeping Starla in check. The referee asked if Starla gave up, but before she could answer, the Spike dropped to her knees impacting her with a Rack Attack. After that, she rolled her up again.
1… 2…
Starla kicked out again. The Spike forced her up to her feet and attempted to Irish whip her to the ropes. Thankfully, Starla reversed their position and threw the Spike to the ropes instead. She bounced back toward her opponent, but Starla ran past her to get to the ropes behind her. The Spike bounced off the ropes again just as Starla jumped and landed her feet on the ropes. They both bounced off, but Starla's height got the edge when she landed a crossbody splash on the Spike. Right after the splash, Starla hooked the leg for the referee.
1… 2…
The Spike kicked out. Starla went to the nearest corner and took in the praise of the crowd. She turned back to see the Spike getting back up on her feet. From the top rope, Starla jumped for another splash, but this time, the Spike was ready. She caught Starla with her arms showing off her surprising strength by lifting her up.
The Spike knelt down slamming Starla's body onto her knee. She did it two more times before turning her upside down. That's when she delivered a devastating piledriver that left Starla gasping her breath away and her limbs feeling limp. Once she spread all over the floor, the Spike hooked her leg.
1… 2… 3!
DING-DING!
"And that's the end of the match! Both girls fought their hardest, but in the end, the Spike ended up on top!"
"This is one win for the Spike and Dusty Lola! Will both girls win, or will Team Spirit tie between them! We're about to find out!"
*Isebella vs Dusty Lola*
After her loss, Starla rolled out of the ring and approached her partner sadly. "Sorry, Isebella. I lost."
"Don't be so down, Starla." Isebella said trying to cheer her friend up. "That just gives me more motivation to win. I promise you that I will avenge you."
Starla looked at her friend with a smile. "Thanks. That will mean a lot."
Isebella went into the ring and saw that the Spike was giving Dusty Lola a pep talk of her own before sending her into the ring. Both girls were eager for the match to start.
"And immediately after our last match between Starla and the Spike, we are about to see a follow-up bout between their partners, Isebella and Dusty Lola. Not a lot to say there that hasn't been said, is there, Ms. Rogue?"
"Well, both girls have a lot riding on this match, more than they care to admit. On one hand, Isebella wants to win to avenge her best friend's loss. On the other hand, Dusty Lola, who is known for being the daughter of a former champion, wants to win to prove she's more than just her mother's daughter. Let's get it on!"
DING-DING!
Isebella and Dusty Lola circled each other in the ring. They were looking for an opening, and Dusty Lola was the first person to find one. She slipped behind Isebella and grabbed her in a rear waistlock. Isebella jumped up a couple of inches before thrusting herself forward. She threw Lola off over her and forced her in front of her. She immediately shot a kick at Lola's face knocking her backwards.
Dusty Lola rolled backward and leaned on the corner. She was met immediately by a dropkick by Isebella which sat her down in a sitting position. Isebella grabbed Lola's ankles and lifted her up before slamming her back down on he mat. She lowered herself on the mat covering Dusty Lola.
1… 2…
Lola kicked out, but Isebella grabbed her legs and held her in a Boston crab hold. She pulled hard at Lola's legs making her cry out.
"Give up?" the referee asked.
"No!" Dusty Lola replied. She mustered enough strength to crawl to the ropes and grab the bottom one.
After releasing Lola, Isebella waited while she returned to her feet in the nearest corner. She then ran at her, but Dusty Lola shot her legs up and wrapped them around her head. She then threw herself out of the corner, wrapped her arm around Isebella's head, and slammed her down with a DDT. She then went for a pin attempt.
1… 2…
Isebella managed to kick out. She tried to pick herself up, but Dusty Lola kicked her in the stomach to keep her down. She then moved onto the nearest corner and climbed up. Once she stood at the top, she jumped off ready to drop on her opponent. However, Isebella rolled away letting Lola hit the mat with great impact.
Both Isebella and Lola had a hard time getting up to their feet before facing each other. Isebella shot a punch first, but Dusty Lola blocked it and kicked her in the stomach. She then picked Isebella up ready to drop her in a powerbomb. She hesitated for a second for dramatic effect, but Isebella took her chance to flip backwards with Lola between her legs. The two of them dropped back with Isebella sitting on Dusty Lola's legs and hooking both of her legs in the roll-up.
1… 2… 3!
DING-DING!
"And that's the match! One point for Team Spirit and one point for their opposing team! What do you think, Ms. Rogue?"
"I think all four girls did well for themselves. Perhaps one day we can see a tiebreaking match between the two teams."
Outside the ring, Team Spirit were approached by the Spike and Dusty Lola who extended their hands to them.
"You did very good." Lola said.
"Hey, you're no slouches yourselves." Starla said returning the handshake along with her partner.
"Yeah, you really made me work hard for the win." Isebella said.
"Same." The Spike said. "Let's hope we face each other gain someday."
*Electra Sinders vs Britt Baker*
After the friendly exchange between the four girls, the ring crew came by and replaced the regular ring ropes with barbed wire. Once they were done, Electra Sinders made her entrance. With her band playing music behind her, she pumped herself up as she ran into the ring. She removed her black leather jacket and tossed it at ringside waiting for her opponent.
Electra's opponent came out with black hair that had blonde streaks. She had an athletic body that was fit with a red, orange, and black two-piece that matched her boots. She entered the ring facing Electra exchanging confident smiles with her.
"This next match is a hardcore barbed wire match, where our wrestlers must face off in a ring surrounded by barbed wire for ropes. Introducing first, representing Xtrema, we have the dark empress of rock and roll, Electra Sinders! And her opponent, from All Elite Wrestling, it's Britt Baker, DMD! Anything to say about that, Ms. Rogue?"
"Certainly. AEW has its fair share of hardcore matches, especially in the women's division. So it wouldn't be a surprise if this wrestling dentist won. However, Electra Sinders is fully prepared for any type of match and full of adrenaline. If anything, I would be surprised if this match ended without a drop of blood spilled."
"And that's how we can get the crowd excited. So let's not keep anyone waiting!"
DING-DING!
Electra and Britt locked up in a collar-and-elbow and fought their hardest to push. Electra had the advantage at first, but Britt stopped her before she could be forced back to the barbed wire. She pushed back, but Electra stopped at basically the same place. She then knocked Britt's hands away before spinning and knocking her down with a swinging backfist. Electra then pressed her foot on Britt's neck choking her out a little.
Britt Baker escaped by grabbing Electra Sinders' ankle and throwing her over. Still holding onto the ankle, Britt stood up on her feet and began twisting it. Electra yelled out in pain from the ankle lock and Britt was enjoying it. Eventually, though, Electra turned to her back and used both of her feet to kick Britt off. She landed her back right onto the barbed wire ropes and yelled in pain as she bounced back. Electra extended her legs and tripped Britt down to the ground.
Electra got back up on her knees and dragged Britt to the barbed wire where she proceeded to press her forehead against the bottom wire. Britt screamed as she felt her head getting punctured. After a bit of rubbing, Electra released Britt letting her fall with blood trickling down from her cuts.
Electra raised her fist up pacing around the ring. After turning to see Britt holding onto her head while her back's on the mat, the rocker rushed over for an elbow drop. However, Britt saw it coming and rolled out of the way. After Electra felt the sting within her arm, Britt grabbed it and pulled it to the ropes. She wrapped Electra's arm around the barbed wire and pulled it tightly making her scream as much as Britt did before. It was only over after Electra used her feet to kick Britt off.
Electra crawled to the center of the ring feeling the blood quickly cover her forearm. She gripped her arm with her other hand getting blood all over it too. She stood back up looking back angrily at Britt Baker. The two of them locked up, but Britt quickly got the advantage by twisting Electra's bloody arm and wretched it hard. The rocker gritted her teeth as she felt the dentist make it harder and harder to keep from tapping out.
Electra got back the advantage by twisting back at the hold and sending Britt Baker's head to the mat in a DDT. She rolled Britt down for the pin.
1… 2…
Britt Baker kicked out. She then elbowed Electra's sore arm stunning her long enough to wrap her arms and legs around her arms. She then put her own fingers into Electra's mouth wretching her teeth hard. It was Britt Baker's finishing move, the Lockjaw.
Electra writhed in agony much to Britt Baker's enjoyment. The dentist waited for her to tap out and give the win to her. Unfortunately for her, it wasn't going to be that easy. With all the dark desire to win building up inside of her, Electra worked up the strength to bash her teeth together with Britt's fingers in between.
Britt Baker yelled out in pain as she let go of her opponent. When she did, Electra shot a punch into her stomach. After that, Electra wrapped her fingers around Britt's neck pressing her to the barbed wire. Britt tried to scream, but the double-handed choke made it impossible to. Electra released the neck only to Irish whip Britt to the other side of the ring. Once she hit the barbed wire, Britt cried out in pain as she fell to her knees.
Electra planted her foot on Britt's hand grinding it to the mat. She then raised her head up and performed her finishing hold, the Claws of Fire. First, she applied a mandible claw. Then, she applied a shoulder claw. As an added measure, Electra pressed Britt to the barbed wire loving her waving her arms and legs around. In only a matter of time, Britt tapped out on the mat.
DING-DING!
"Ooh! Britt's going to feel all that for a long time! Electra Sinders has won this bloody fight in an intimidating fashion!"
"Yeah. And if what I heard around the locker room is true, we're in for a lot more darkness in the future."
After her match, Electra headed to the locker room holding onto her bloody arm. She removed her hand to stare at the blood in her hand. She then gave a toothy grin before taking a lick at it. That's when she noticed Midnight and Azraella Bloodstone standing beside her.
"You did well, Electra." Midnight said. "That's definitely worthy of being a Daughter of Darkness."
Electra was happy to hear that. "So I'm in?"
Azraella nodded. "We just need to make it official at the next Xtrema show. Then, you can be part of the strongest tag team in Xtrema."
*Xtrema Shorts*
Monica Everly revealed her Chibi form when she came out from behind the stage curtain. She waved to the crowd and blew kisses before taking a seat. She sat right next to a Chibi version of Azraella Bloodstone.
"Welcome back, everybody! I am Monica Everly, and after a month of anticipation, we are back to Xtrema Shorts! Today, we are going to introduce the devilish powerhouse from the Daughters of Darkness, Azraella Bloodstone! Thanks for being here, Azraella, and congrats on your new member."
Chibi Azraella nodded. "Yes. We're all excited to have Electra and her band with us. But right now, let's move on to our interview."
"Right." Chibi Monica said. "Well, you know the deal. I ask standard and personal questions and you answer. Ready?" Chibi Azraella nodded. "Okay. First question… Who was your debut opponent when you first joined Xtrema?"
"I was actually put in a tornado handicap match against Team Spirit. They thought a devilish powerhouse against two positive teens would be a battle to remember, but all I remember about it is that I won."
"What's it like facing Kaito?"
"Let's just say the only thing he's useful for is as a human sacrifice."
"What do you think of Sayuri Rogue?"
"I only ever had respect for her when she was a ruthless beast. Now that she's softened up and moved onto the world of business, I lost all fascination with her."
"Who's the easiest opponent you've faced other than Kaito?"
"That would be Black Swan. When we faced each other, she tried to remove my mask, but she left herself wide open. I grabbed her face and squeezed with all my might, and she tapped out in just 30 seconds."
"Good. Now, onto the more personal questions, all asked by Awesome ax10. First off… Did your occult ever face the threat of shutting down because it only had one member?"
"The faculty tried, but one glare from me, and they turned away without saying a single word. They knew better."
"Did you ever consider joining other heel groups like the League of Evil?"
"The thought did occur to me, but fools like them aren't worth my salt. You see, they have no appreciation for the arts that I study. All they care about is winning however they can. When I win, I do so by embracing the powers of Hell. So you can see why I wouldn't want to follow those pretenders."
"Did someone ever get past your wall of stoic demeanor you built?"
"If you're asking if I ever had a friend or a lover who could get me to lower my guard, no. The closest person who did that was Midnight, and all that resulted was me joining her in starting the Daughters of Darkness."
"Okay then. That's all the time we have left for now. If anyone has any other questions for our wrestlers, do ask away. Any and all comments are welcome."