Before the show could 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 a cheaply cut phone recording. Clay Marrow soon puts the camera to himself, showing himself not in Revolution HQ, but on the University of Miami campus surrounded by a plethora of Revolution fans!
Clay: "FOLLOWERS OF THE REVOLUTION! THE REVOLUTION HAS ARRIVED UNDER THE BRIGHT SKIES OF MIAMI, FLORIDA!"
Clay smiles as the fans chant "REV-OL-U-TION!" He pans the camera over everyone for a moment as they chant. He soon turns the camera back to him.
Clay: "For the viewers, you might have a few questions about what we've been going on! Don't worry! Revolution will answer everything real soon! Cause Revolution is about to rewrite the whole establishment!"
The crowd surrounding him cheered and chanted "REVOLUTION!"
Clay: "You can hear it, can't you!? This is the Revolution moving forward! Rising up against the old ways! We're changing everything! So, like I always say, be smart: STAND WITH US!"
Crowd: "OR FALL! WITH! THEM!"
It then quickly fast forwards to Clay walking around the university, handing out Revolution merch and filming different students. He soon made his way to the Revolution bus and entered.
As he enters the bus, Ava Knight is seen speaking to Christian McIntyre at a table and Sai Russo lying across the couch.
Clay: "Lads! What's going on?!"
Ava looks up at Clay then whispers something to Christian. She then turns to look at Clay with a smirk.
Ava: "I take it you had fun out there"
Clay: "Oh they love us! Had sold out of all our merch!" He sits a case of money on the table and sits down. "These kids probably spent all of their student loans on the Revolution!"
Ava: "I'm not gonna question it." She shrugs.
Clay: "Speaking of kids, oh the beatdown on the Wayne Bros did MASSIVE numbers for us! It even eclipsed the tag titles in general! However, check this out."
Clay grabs his computer and pulls up an image. It's Derrick, covered in bandages, sitting next to Devin in a hospital bed. And the caption for the image simply read "When we get back, we're gonna demand some answers." Ava thinks for a moment. She then looks at the three of them and smiles.
Ava: "You three get ready. We're heading back to Battlefield."
Clay: "What do you have in mind?"
Ava: "Simple. We're gonna send a message."
Christian silently gets up and goes to the front of the bus. As he starts it up, Clay turns the camera to himself.
Clay: "Welp. Looks like we have to cut the Miami trip short for now! But don't worry! No matter where we are, the Revolution is growing all across the world! Until then, spread the word! Share with your friends, your family, your classmates, boyfriend, girlfriend, neighbor's pets, whoever: remind them to Stand With Us! Or Fall With Them!"
Clay smirks to the camera as the scene cuts to the Revolution logo one more time.
The screen cuts to inside the Watsco Center. The 6000 crowd members all filled around the arena. But from above, the same four shadow-y figures once again watched from above the rafters.
Jazz: "Welcome, everyone, to a special edition of ICW Training Grounds! I'm Jazz Conway, and this is the post-edition of Showdown in the Sun! we have a heavy dosage of action for you tonight! On top of that, all of the fallouts and recaps from this past episode! But I'm not alone here. Joining me tonight is one Orville Moore!"
The camera cuts to a 37-year-old, 5'6, 159lbs man sitting next to her. He has short brown hair (that stretches around the sides with the top of his head is left bald), a more stocky build, & is wearing a royal blue suit jacket & pants, a white buttoned shirt, a midnight blue tie, & shining brown dress shoes.
Orville: "Thank you for having me here, Jazz. It's wonderful to be back and alongside you this time!"
Jazz: "It's a pleasure! But right now, we're gonna cut to Hannah for the Battlefield Report!"
The screen cuts to Hannah in the Interview Room. There was a glass table where she was sitting and a monitor placed behind her.
Hannah: "Thank you, Jazz! And welcome back, everyone, to the ICW Battlefield Report! This past week, ICW took the Battlefield underneath the sunny skies of Miami, Florida! And the night began with WFA Title action as Sofia Reynoso defended the WFA Women's Championship against "The Supernova" Kailene Starr!"
The screen displays Kailene and Sofia standing face-to-face with Sofia holding up the title.
Hannah: "Now this was a physical battle between both headstrong competitors! However, the momentum of Sofia manages to outlast the sheer determination of Kailene, and "As Feminino" once again retains over a game opponent! However, there was some interesting development as cameras tried to catch up to Kailene after the match…"
The monitor soon shows the camera catching Kailene sitting by herself against the wall. She held her head down as she kept mumbling to herself.
Kailene: "Why... why can't I do this... what is wrong with me..."
?: "...Hi."
Kailene slowly lifted her head up, showing her face dried up from the tears. The screen slowly zooms over to reveal 5'5" slightly pale & slim bodied woman with long crimson hair slicked back, red and black hypnotic spiral contacts, red (fake) eyelashes, black eyeliner and eyeshadow, & black and dark red lipstick. She wears black leggings & boots with a gray hoodie covering most of her face. And in her hands was a doll dressed nearly identical to Kailene.
?: "...My name...is Blaire Hendrix." She finally says in a quiet tone. "Do you...do you ever feel like your best isn't enough? Because...sometimes I try to talk to people... and think I'm doing okay... but... it doesn't feel like I'm that good..."
Blaire's voice fades as she looks away.
Blaire: "Sorry...sorry...here. I made something... you can have it."
Blaire sets the doll down in front of "The Supernova." Kailene picks it up and examines it. The doll was exactly identical to her, except her attire was colored a darker shade of purple. Kailene turns and sees a card sticking out of the doll's back. Kailene takes the card and looks over it.
On one side, there was a dark blue & purple grim reaper symbol. On the other side was only one word: ROUGE.
Before Kailene can say anything, she looks up and sees Blaire nowhere in sight. The scene fades with Kailene looking back at the doll and card...
It cuts back to Hannah as she looks at the camera.
Hannah: "Now we've tried to gather some source or knowledge about what's going through Kailene's mind and the cards with the words ROUGE on them, but so far we have had zero answers to give. All we can do is speculate where "The Supernova" goes from here and what Blaire Hendrix & Luna Lucifina have planned next."
The monitor soon shows Daria sitting in front of the camera talking.
Hannah: "Now we go from the WFA Women's Title to the ICW Women's Title as Daria responds to Angelica's challenge for a title rematch. From the assaults on the Misfits to Angelica claiming Daria is a nothing champion, Daria answers the challenge with a resounding "yes" before giving Angelica a warning about the beating she's going to inflict on 'The American Princess!' Back to you, Jazz!"
The screen cuts back to ringside.
Jazz: "Tensions are rising in the ICW Women's Division, Orville!"
Orville: "Indeed it is, Jazz. In such a combative division, everyone is clamoring for a spot at the top."
Jazz: "Let's now move on to our first match of the evening!"
House of the Rising Sun (by Five Finger Death Punch) starts to play. The lights start to dim in and out as The Kyoshi Warrior walks out on stage. He slowly marches to the ring while glaring and threatening to strike at the crowd. Kyoshi jumps over the top rope, and up to the top turnbuckle where he sprays black 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, from The Land of the Rising Sun, standing 6'2" & weighing in at 110 kg (242 lbs): THE KYOSHI WARRIOR!"
Jazz: "Kyoshi Warrior has been a dangerous enigma in ICW ever since his arrival. Anytime he steps in the ring there's an aura of danger that follows."
Orville: "Kyoshi has shown he's a hybrid type of competitor. He can strike hard, rip off a body part, or brawl all around the arena. And then there's the deadly Black Mist. Wrestlers like him are almost always difficult to prepare against."
Bury The Light (by Victor Borba) plays. Out walks Jason Malice straight to the ring. He didn't look towards the crowd or pose for anyone. He was laser focused on Kyoshi standing across from him.
"Introducing his opponent, from New Orleans, Louisiana, standing 6'1" & weighing in at 237 lbs: 'The Dark Lord' JASON MALICE!"
Jazz: "Malice is looking for a nice rebound after failing to get a Demolition contendership against Damien Crowe. A win over The Kyoshi Warrior can do dividends towards rising up the standings."
Orville: "I know there's been rumors that he was also approached with a ROUGE card by one Luna Lucifina. But no one has any information regarding this ROUGE meaning and Malice has opted to stay silent. I can only speculate what is going through his head right now."
The bell rings as the crowd sits quietly. Malice and Kyoshi pace around the ring, cautious of one another. The Collar & Elbow tie up follows. The two push against each other for a bit until Kyoshi twists the arm of Malice. He pulls at it until Jason twists back and locks the waist. He lifts Kyoshi and hits a Waistlock Takedown. But Kyoshi doesn't stay prone as he rolls to a seated position. Kyoshi powers to his feet as he unhooks Malice's grip. He then does a sudden front flip kick that knocks Malice into the corner. Jason looks on as Kyoshi rolls to his knee and sprays black mist in the air.
Jazz: "Kyoshi has Malice on the ropes. Jason appears to be off his game right now."
Orville: "Both men are taking a surprisingly cautious approach, but I don't expect this to last for long."
Both guys rose back up without breaking eye contact. They pace each other again, and go to lock up. But Kyoshi ducks. Malice turns around and eats a fast Backhand Chop near the throat! Malice stumbles back as Kyoshi lets out a scream and chops him again! He chops Malice until Malice is against the corner. Kyoshi then whips him across to the other corner. Spreading his arms out, he runs, does a cartwheel, and attempts the back elbow! But "The Dark Lord" moves away and causes Kyoshi to hit the corner. Kyoshi stumbles forward. Malice kicks him in the stomach and hits an Impaler DDT! He hooks the legs.
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Jazz: "The Impaler DDT by Malice only good for a two-count."
Orville: "It was good awareness by Jason to avoid it when he did."
Malice picks him up and applies a Side Headlock. Kyoshi punches Malice in the stomach, but "The Dark Lord" only pulls back harder on the hold. Kyoshi breaks free by pushing Malice against the corner. He then scrapes at Malice's face and eyes! The referee counts up to four until The Kyoshi Warrior lets him go. Malice rubs his face until he is whipped across the ring. But Malice counters and throws Kyoshi into the corner. But Kyoshi runs up the corner and hits a Leaping Crossbody! He quickly rolls up, runs the ropes, and hits an Elbow Drop to the chest. He makes the cover.
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Jazz: "The Elbow Drop gets a two-count for Kyoshi. But these strikes are certainly leaving an effect on Malice."
Kyoshi picks up Malice and delivers a STIFF Backhand Chop to the chest. He hits another chop that nearly knocks Malice back. And a Spin Kick to the ribs sends Jason to his knees. Kyoshi sprints to the ropes, but Malice runs behind and hits a Bicycle Kick! With Kyoshi stunned, "The Dark Lord" Irish Whips him across the ropes. And Kyoshi runs back with a Shotgun Dropkick. Malice falls out of the ring as Kyoshi crawls back up. He sprints off the ropes, Cartwheels, and hits a wild Sasuke Special over the ropes and onto Jason! He crawls up and sprays mist in the air. Kyoshi then drags Malice up and whips him. But Jason counters and whips Kyoshi into the ring post! Jason was now pissed off! He grabs Kyoshi and slams his head off the apron! He unleashes a flurry of punches and throws him into the barricade!
Orville: "This is where Malice thrives! A wild brawl all around the ring!"
Malice rolls him back into the ring. He climbs back in only for Kyoshi to strike with an Uppercut to the jaw. Jason staggers before firing back with a Forearm! Kyoshi stumbles, then hits a Chop! Malice then Forearms him again. Kyoshi strikes back with a Roundhouse Kick across his chest! He then follows up with a Spin Kick to the stomach followed by another Uppercut! Jason staggers and Kyoshi runs off the ropes. But he runs right into a Bicycle Knee Strike! Kyoshi stumbles back before letting out a scream! He charges at Malice again…and eats a Sudden Death Superkick! Kyoshi stumbles, and Malice hits another Sudden Death Superkick! Kyoshi falls to a knee, and Malice sprints across the ring. He attempts a Shining Wizard, but Koyshi ducks it. However, Malice then strikes with the Black Magic from behind! Jason raises his hand and signals for the end. He picks up Kyoshi and goes for the Mandible Claw! But Kyoshi grabs it! They struggle back-&-forth until Koyshi shoves Malice nearly into the referee! Jason stops himself, turns, and gets sprayed in the face with the Black Mist!
Jazz: "There it is! The poisonous Black Mist!"
Orville: "Malice is blinded!"
Malice stumbles over, covering his face! Kyoshi then hits another Spin Kick, runs the ropes, and hits the Shining Wizard! With Malice prone, The Kyoshi Warrior climbs to the top rope and hits a low angle Moonsault! Kyoshi presses down on his chest for the cover!
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"Here is your winner: THE KYOSHI WARRIOR!"
Jazz: "Jason Malice put up a fight, but once you're hit with the Black Mist, it's all but over!"
Orville: "Kyoshi is slowly climbing his way up the ranks! It's going to be hard to try and slow this man down."
Officials came out as Kyoshi had his hand raised. He watches as they help "The Dark Lord" out of the ring while wiping his face. He then grabs the referee and tosses him out of the ring before spraying black mist in the air once more! He soon rolls out and threatens the crowd as he leaves.
Orville: "A dangerous individual this Kyoshi Warrior is."
Jazz: "That you're right about, Orville. I can only imagine what he'll do next."
The screen cuts to a graveyard where Crowe stands over a grave.
Crowe: "Anger….is an acid. It can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."
Crowe: "As the foundation of his brotherhood begins to collapse…the anger inside of Furno is slowly consuming every fiber of his being."
Crowe: "The day we do battle…His burning rage will feel the cold embrace of death when I take the Demolition Title away from his hands."
He walks away from the grave that reads 'Here Lies Furno Moxley…'
The screen cuts back to Hannah in the Interview Room.
Hannah: "Welcome back to the ICW Battlefield Report! Back at Showdown in the Sun, there was a highly contested International Championship Match between champion by name, Chris Owens, and physical title holder, Phoenix!"
The monitor shows Phoenix holding Owens in mid rotation of the Standing Spanish Fly.
Hannah: "Hard-hitting and fast paced describes this showdown. Phoenix took to the skies while Chris Owens did everything to ground and overpower his more agile opponent. But an exciting match came to a screeching halt as Owens opted for a Double Countout, technically retaining his title."
The monitor soon flashes to Phoenix diving from the catwalk onto Owens and a bunch of officials.
Hannah: "However, the madness didn't end there. Just before Chris could escape, Phoenix went on the attack leading to a brawl in the crowds! Officials eventually did manage to break it up…or so they thought. Because the fearless masked Luchador scaled the catwalk and, with no hesitation, leaped off and crashed down onto everyone! In the end, Owens escapes with the title of champion while Phoenix still holds on to the physical championship!"
The monitor shifts to show Furno and Jacob brawling on the floor.
Hannah: "Now we're switching over to the Demolition Champion, Furno Moxley, as he went one-on-one against the debuting Jacob Uso. While the title wasn't on the line, the bout was no less physical and highly personal. Furno was fighting for revenge towards his fallen comrade, Aiden. And Jacob was looking for vendetta against the friends of Raptor Reigns! Both men held nothing back as they tried to take out one another!"
The monitor displays an image of Raptor standing over a fallen Furno.
Hannah: "And just when things couldn't get any more intense, we saw the return of Raptor Reigns! The man at the center of this whole personal situation. At first, he opted to stand by and watch as both men fought. But when weapons were about to be introduced, it was Raptor who surprisingly stopped Furno from using it! After a verbal altercation, Raptor shocked the world by delivering a Reign of Pain to his brother in arms, inadvertently giving Jacob the biggest win of his career so far! We already heard Raptor's thoughts on the whole situation, saying Furno wasn't blood and that Jacob was, but cameras also caught up with Moxley, and this is what he had to say."
The monitor soon shows the camera trying to catch up to Furno. But the fuming Demolition Champion knocks everything over as he storms around backstage.
Cameraman: "Furno! Furno! Can we get your thoughts on-"
Furno: He turns around and grabs the cameraman. "If you don't GET OUT OF MY FACE-"
Cameraman: "I-I-I just want your thoughts on Damien Crowe!"
Furno: "Damien Crowe. You want me to talk about Damien Crowe!? Here's something to say: Crowe's about to see one PISSED OFF Punisher! And when he & I meet, he's gonna know what it really feels like to be a DEAD MAN!"
Furno tosses the cameraman down as the camera catches him walking out of the building.
The scene ends as Hannah looks back at the camera.
Hannah: "Safe to say there are more questions than answers. What does this mean for Re-Vengeance? What does this mean for Jacob & Raptor? And how will Furno respond? We'll have to wait & see what happens next. Back to you, Jazz!"
The screen cuts back to ringside.
Jazz: "I still couldn't believe what Raptor did to Furno, lying him out like that. Blood truly is thicker than water."
Orville: "Not to mention the death-defying stunt Phoenix pulled just to hold the International Championship. There seems to be no depth he won't go just to be officially called International Champion!"
Jazz: "Now we move on to our next match up between Katarina Love & Abby Torres!"
High Hopes (by Yours Truly) starts to play. Out walks Abby with a big smile on her face as she waves to the crowd. She quickly slides in the ring and poses on the middle rope.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from San Diego, California: 'San Diego's Sweetheart' ABBY TORRES!"
Jazz: "Abby Torres is looking for a big win over Katarina Love, whose first match in ICW was on Battlefield a few weeks ago against Sofia for the WFA Women's Title-"
Orville: "I'm sorry to interrupt, Jazz, but it appears Katarina isn't waiting around!"
As Abby waves at the crowd, Katarina sprints out into the ring and strikes with On the Prowl (Spear)! Abby goes down HARD, but Katarina isn't satisfied and proceeds to beat her down even more! The referee tries to pull her away, but Love shoves him away! She drags her by the hair and dumps her out of the ring. Katarina rolls out, grabs Abby, and bashes her head off the announce table! The crowd boos as Katarina then tosses her right into the steel steps!
Jazz: "Jesus Christ! Katarina had lost her mind!"
Orville: She's clearly still upset about her defeat at the hands of Sofia! And she's taking her frustrations out on poor Abby!"
Multiple officials run out to get Katarina to stop. But zhe instead moves the top of the steps off. She drags Abby over to the steps and hoists her on her shoulders. And she drops her with the standing KatBuster (F-5) right on the steps! Abby remains knocked out cold as officials finally back Love away. She glares at the damage caused before turning around and leaving.
Jazz: "Katarina had no intentions of wrestling tonight. She wanted to hurt someone and she wanted to send a message. And I think she accomplished both tonight!"
Orville: "You may be right, Jazz. This was nothing short of an aggravated assault."
The screen cuts to Rick Washington sitting by himself in catering. The cameras pan over to reveal Elijah Holiday taking a seat next to him.
Elijah: "Rick Washington! My man!"
Elijah offers a handshake. Rick looks hesitant at first, but he slowly reaches out and accepts the handshake.
Rick: "Uhhh…hello?"
Elijah: "It's an honor, sir, to have this moment to speak with you. My name is Elijah Holiday. Y'see, I've been keeping an eye on you for a long time."
Rick: "Is that so…?"
Elijah: "Oh absolutely! And how could I not? A man with your strength, your power, your unbelievable agility & speed, my God you are a physical specimen! And I would love nothing more than to sign you to Holiday Promotions and represent you!"
Rick: "You want to represent me? I ain't too sure about that…"
Elijah: "Listen." He sits next to Rick. "With your power and strength combined with my intellect and business mindset, you'll finally get the glory & recognition a man like you deserves! And I'm only speaking from the truth. You are everything Holiday Promotions are looking for in an All-Star team. Guys with the talent to take the wrestling world by storm! I want that for you, Rick. And it would be a pleasure if you sign with us and let us help you reach the levels you worked hard to obtain!"
Elijah digs into his jacket and pulls out a neatly rolled up piece of paper and a card.
Elijah: "No pressure, my man. It's a serious offer. So I want you to take all the time you need to read and think this over. When you're ready to talk, give me a call."
He hands the card and contract to Rick before getting up and leaving. Washington watches him leave as he looks over the contract…
The screen cuts back to Hannah in the Interview Room.
Hannah: "Welcome back to the ICW Battlefield Report! On Showdown in the Sun, we saw an anticipated rematch for the Tag Team Championships between former champions The Wayne Bros, and the new Tag Champions Katashi Suzuki & CJ Hawk…who undergone a new look to match his new attitude."
The monitor cuts to CJ Hawk making his newer & darker entrance.
Hannah: "Gone are the days where he would preach about the Way of the Hawk and show his undying love for wrestling. Now he appears as the devil come to lif3, only concerning himself with inflicting so much pain instead of wrestling a fair and honest match. And this match definitely embodied this new belief of his."
The monitor soon shows CJ kicking a bloodied Derrick across his face.
Hannah: "The Wayne Bros attempted to put up a desperate fight for survival. But CJ & Katashi systematically tore into their opponent, to the point CJ drew blood all down the face of Derrick Wayne. The match finally concluded in an uncomfortably violent way when CJ dropped Devin with his old Electric Chair Driver he renamed "Death From Above" on the apron. After that, he just laid into Derrick with brutal shots before locking in Devil's Breath to force a stoppage."
The monitor shows Revolution standing over the beaten Wayne Bros.
Hannah: "And just when the night couldn't be any darker for the twin brothers, then comes Revolution to target and pick the bones of the former Tag Team Champions. We've heard for weeks about Revolution choosing their next targets, and they've seemingly made their targets known. What's the reasoning behind this? I don't think we'll have to wait long to find out from Revolution! Back to you, Jazz!"
The screen cuts back to ringside.
Jazz: "Considering where the Wayne Bros were just a few weeks ago, it has been a nightmare for them to bear through."
Orville: "What team could survive losing the tag titles in an unceremonious moment as well as being targeted and hunted down by Revolution?"
Jazz: "Not many, for sure. But now, let's move on to our next match of the night, a tag match, ironically, between The Tualas and Nation of Violence!"
Nation of Violence (by Dale Oliver) plays to boos. Jenny Ace, Michael Chaos, & Brian Ravage all walk out with Ravage carrying a Nation of Violence flag with the logo on one side & "VIOLENCE IS LAW" on the other. They all march to the ring and step inside. They then look around the crowd with Ravage waving the NOV flag around.
"The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Jenny Ace, at a total combined weight of 525 lbs, Michael Chaos & 'The Savage Maniac' Brian Ravage: NATION OF VIOLENCE!"
Jazz: "Nation of Violence made a destructive comeback with a brutal assault against Niko & Vai. And to make matters worse, they added a new member in the form of Jenny Ace, who last week knocked out her opponent in seconds!"
Orville: "Jenny provides a very dangerous piece for NOV in the form of controlled chaos! They feel like a much more laser focused yet still highly volatile unit now."
Gangster's Paradise (by Coolio) plays. And put walks Niko, Vai, and Shay Sykes each with a mic in their hands.
"Introducing their opponents, representing Street Dream & accompanied to the ring by Shay Sykes, at a total combined weight of 450lbs, 'The Real G' Niko & 'The Mighty' Vai: THE TUALAS!"
The trio slowly walks down while looking dead at NOV.
Shay: "You guys…I-I'm shook! I mean…it's the Nation of Violence!"
Niko: "...Who?"
Shay: "Nation of Violence! Y'know….the world's dirtiest country? I mean look at Michael Chaos! He screams 'mommy never hugged me as a baby!' A hardcore bookworm? More like the smartest dumbass in the universe? And look at Brian Ravage! You can just stare at them and tell there's nothing going on in that empty head of his! And the new girl Jenny Ace! She's the one that came to wrestling because no one could remember her name in MMA!"
NOV stands in the ring all glaring at the trio.
Niko: He stares at them in disbelief then turns to Shay. "...You mean to tell me they're the ones who jumped us a few weeks ago?!"
Shay: "That's them!"
Vai: "I thought they were bitches."
Shay: "They are last I checked"
Niko: "Well shit. Might as well remind them of their bitch-made status! Whatdaya say, man?"
Street Dreams all dropped their mics, rushed the ring, and brawled with the NOV! Shay & Jenny immediately go at it, rolling around in the ring and hitting each other! Niko & Chaos threw fists while Vai tackled Ravage into the corner. Shay and Jenny soon took their fight into the crowd! Everyone around them cheers as Shay drags Jenny towards the exit! Back in the ring, the bell rings as Niko clotheslines Michael over the ropes. Vai soon grabs Brian and tosses him over to Niko, who drapes the ropes as Ravage falls to the floor. The Tualas get the crowd hyped while NOV regroups.
Jazz: "Street Dreams coming out strong while taking the fight to the Nation of Violence!"
Orville: "Don't look now, but the Tualas are about to make a leap of faith!"
Niko & Vai run across the ring and dives over! But they were each caught by Michael & Brian! They slam the Tualas against each other! Michael then Bodyslams Niko on the apron while Brian tosses Vai into the barricade! Michael rolls Niko in the ring and slides in himself. Chaos stomps his boot down repeatedly as Brian gets on the apron. Michael scoops him up from behind and hits a Full Nelson Slam! Brian tags in and Michael lifts up Niko again. He hits the Manhattan Drop, Brian hits the ropes, and blasts Niko with a Big Boot to the face! Ravage makes the cover!
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Jazz: "A two-count by Niko, but the NOV are in dominant control right now."
Orville: "The adrenaline in Niko & Vai has clearly gone away. Now they are in survival mode."
Brian lifts Niko and hits a clubbering blow to his back! Niko goes down hard and wails in agony. Brian lifts him back up and whips him into a corner. He charges, but Niko stuns him with a kick to the face. "The Real G" climbs up the corner and attempts a Hurricanrana! But Brian catches him and goes for a Powerbomb! Niko counters into a Spike DDT on the head! And both men are down. Vai climbs back on the apron and calls for a tag. As Brian gets up, Niko leaps and tags in Vai! Vai runs in and hits an Uppercut to Brian, knocking him into a corner! Vai stomps down at him repeatedly until Michael runs in and attacks! He whips Vai in the opposite corner and charges. Michael charges, but Vai runs aside and Michael crashes hard. Vai runs and hits a Running Front Dropkick to Brian! Brian falls to a seated position. "The Mighty" turns around, grabs Michael, and hits the Belly-to-Belly to Michael! Vai tags Niko back in, grabs him, and whips him for the Assisted Samoan Wrecking Ball! Niko rolls Brian over and makes the pin!
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Brian kicks out by pushing Niko off of him!
Jazz: "A near three count by Brian keeps the NOV in this match!"
Orville: "The Tualas are pushing back against Michael Chaos & Brian Ravage."
Niko wasn't deterred, however, and called Vai in the ring. Vai holds Brian as they look for the Samoan Decapitation (Back Suplex [Vai]/Running Clothesline [Niko] combo)! But as Niko hits the ropes, Michael slides in and hits a Running Crossbody to Niko! Brian soon grabs Vai and hits a brutal Chokeslam! He soon grabs him back up. Vai stumbles a bit before NOV hits him with their Bloodiest Sundays (Bull Hammer Elbow (Chaos) into a Burning Lariat (Ravage))! With Vai unconscious, "The Savage Maniac" grabs Niko and holds him in the Crucifix! Michael climbs up top and NOV hits their signature Savage Ending (Crucifix Bomb (Ravage)/Double Stomp (Chaos) combo) onto Niko! Both men cover Niko!
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"Here is your winner: 'Michael Chaos & Brian Ravage' NATION OF VIOLENCE!"
Jazz: "And just like that, the Nation of Violence has put down Niko & Vai's dreams of revenge!"
Orville: "Michael & Brian have a more focused edge to them. NOV seems to be more dangerous than ever before."
The crowd boos as Chaos & Ravage had their hands raised in victory. But they soon left the ring and pulled out steel chairs. Michael enters and starts wailing on both Niko & Vai in their backs! Brian soon pulled out two tables and slid them back in the ring. He sets them up and grabs Vai by his throat. He lifts Vai and Chokeslams him through the table! Michael soon sits up on the top rope as Brain grabs Niko. Michael tells him to hand Niko over. Michael hooks the arms and the legs, and he hits a Top Rope Package Piledriver through the table!
Jazz: "Dear Lord! A super Package Piledriver through the table!"
Orville: "You talk about violence! That was pure carnage!"
The crowd boos as Chaos and Ravage all stood tall with their arms raised. Jenny drags Shay out to stage while her Rear Naked Choke is applied. With Shay unconscious, Jenny chucks her down the ramp, sending her tumbling to ringside. The crowd boos with the NOV standing tall & Brian waving their flag.
Jazz: "Just a violent beatdown by the NOV on Street Dreams. They are trying to spread the word that "Violence is Law"
Orville: "And it's all at the poor expense of Street Dreams. I hope they can find a way to recover and rebound back."
The screen cuts to the entrance to a carnival. Standing in front of, and looking at the county fair entrance was a confused Koji Yoshida & The Gambler, an excited Clayton Palmer, and a hesitant Jade Madison
Jade: "You...CANNOT...be serious, Palmer!" She says in disgust.
Clayton: "Oh but I am, Ms. Madison." He says with a smile. "I am very serious."
Jade: "You expect a run-down dump LIKE THIS to help us come together as a unit..."
Clayton: "That's correct, yes."
Jade: "There's legitimately no way that's possible."
Clayton: "I'll have you know that my mother, Mama Palmer, used to bring me and my eight siblings here to help strengthen not only our bonds, but sharpen our skills of endurance, strength, and precision!"
Jade: "Wha-..No! How does that even-"
Koji & Gambler look at each other before walking forward. Jade tries to say something, but Clayton just smirks and walks forward. Jade sighs as she follows them inside the fair as Living In the Moment (by Jason Mraz) plays.
If this life is one act
Why do we lay all these traps?
We put them right in our path
When we just wanna be free
The scene cuts to the four of them standing in front of the Bottle Toss. Jade stood back and watched as Koji, Gambler, and Clayton got ready to throw.
Koji and Gambler tossed every ring through the bottle while Clayton missed every shot. Jade laughs and makes fun of Clayton's lack of skills. Palmer grows heated while Koji & Gambler are handed their prizes.
I will not waste my days
Making up all kinds of ways
To worry about all the things
That will not happen to me
The scene shifts to Gambler on stage sitting at a table next to three much rounder and larger guys. In front of them was a plate full of hot dogs. Koji, Clayton, and Jade watched as Gambler closed his eyes and prepared for the Hot Dog Eating Contest.
The scene soon cuts to the three larger guys face down on the table. Gambler gently wipes his mouth with his napkins, his plate cleaned off. The announcer awarded him the winner as Clayton & Koji cheered. Jade just smirks as Gambler was handed a trophy.
So I just let go
of what I know I don't know
And I know I'll only
do this by
The scene shifts over to the four of them walking over to the game of High Stakes. The promoter encourages them to give it a go, and Koji decides to step up.
Koji then takes Jade's kendo stick and goes over to the machine. He takes a deep breath, raises it up, and SMASHES it down with so much force that it not only dings the bell, but breaks the machine & kendo stick.
Everyone just stares at Koji as he calmly hands Jade anothet stuffed animal and her broken kendo stick. She takes it and looks at it awkwardly.
Living in the moment
Living our life
Yoshida, Gambler, and Madison sat around a table waiting for Palmer to return. He comes back holding some cotton candy and a big plate of funnel cake. He hands them all the cotton candy and starts eating his own.
Koji & Gambler confusingly stares at the food before picking a piece and eating it. And their faces immediately lit up as the food evaporated in their mouths.
Easy and breezy
With peace in my mind
Jade looks down at the Funnel Cake at disgust at first. But then her expression changes as she notices how bright and uniquely shaped it is. She curiously picks a bite, smells it, and takes a bite. She couldn't help but smile at how delicious the Funnel Cake tasted. The three guys at the table all pause and watch in surprise as Jade eats with a wholesome smile.
With peace in my heart
Peace in my soul
As the day begins to set, multiple scenes soon cut to different activities; it shows Clayton losing a game of Milk Bottle Knockdown to Jade, using a taped up kendo stick as a makeshift bat. It then shows Koji & Gambler winning a Three Legged Relay Race with ease, but Clayton & Jade losing miserably as Clayton had to physically carry Jade on her back. We then see Clayton & Koji at the petting zoo feeding some of the farm animals. Jade sits back & watches until Clayton walks up behind with a pig and scares her on her back.
Wherever I'm going
I'm already home
The scene then cuts to the four of them walking up to a clown making balloon animals. Koji stoically walks over and whispers to the clown. He thinks and grabs two balloons, and forms a balloon katana and hands it to him. They soon had their faces painted, with Clayton having his painted like a lion, Koji & Gambler painted like The Great Muta, and even Jade getting hers painted a light pink with stars around.
Living in the moment
The scene finally cuts to the four of them sitting at the top of the Ferris Wheel at night. Clayton looks around at everyone's painted faces. Jade held her stuffed animals and looked out at the people below. Gambler looked over his 1st Place Trophy & Medal for the Hotdog Eating Contest, and Koji held a toy balloon sword in his hand.
Clayton: "Did everyone have fun tonight?"
Koji & Gambler nodded as Jade sighed.
Jade: "I'd be lying…if I didn't admit I was amused today, Palmer."
Clayton: "Oh this is wonderful! Mama Palmer was never wrong! When there's inner turmoil, there's nothing like a good ole Country Fair to lift the spirits!"
Jade: "Well, I didn't say this was the best idea. Only a good enough idea for a country bumpkin like yourself."
Clayton: He immediately snaps at Jade with a glare. "EXCUSE ME!?"
Jade: "Oh sure. This was fine and all…but for us to be an effective unit, what we need isn't filthy animals, silly games, or fatty foods….even if the Funnel Cake was delicious. What we need is to be refined." She flicks her hair and looks at Clayton with a smirk. "We need to show some style and class. And I know exactly what to do for them."
Clayton: "Oh really? Well, I like to see you try to do better than me!"
Jade: "Oh please. I can make face paint stylish compared to that tacky coloring book you call a face."
Clayton: "Well, Ms. Madison! Let me tell YOU-"
Clayton goes quiet as fireworks begin to go off in the distance. Everyone turns to watch, with Koji & Gambler in awe.
Clayton: "We'll continue this tomorrow. I don't want to ruin a nice moment right now."
Jade: "Agreed."
As the four of them watch the fireworks show from the Ferris Wheel, The camera zooms out to the night sky as the screen fades…
The screen cuts back to Hannah in the Interview Room.
Hannah: "Welcome back to the ICW Battlefield Report! New Horizon saw the crowning of a New ICW Heavyweight Champion in Mark Jacobs. Well, he's certainly made a lot of enemies in a short amount of time, and that includes La Rebelion. In the Main Event of Showdown in the Sun, Mark Jacobs faced his first championship defense against La Rebelion's own Jesus Garza!"
The monitor displays Jesus diving over the ropes onto Mark..
Hannah: "It was all Garza from the start thanks to his size & power advantage. And an timely move by Ms. Espinoza to make a DQ or Countout a title win for Garza. But Mark showed his ruthless craftiness by targeting Garza's arm all match long. As both men looked for that one key opening, it was a split second distraction that allowed Mark to hit the Deep Coma, Baneful Ways, and succeed in his first Heavyweight Title defense! But Mark wasn't done after the match, however! Here's an exclusive interview with Mark just mere minutes after the show!"
The monitor soon shows an exhausted Mark Jacobs walking through Gorilla and heading backstage. He looks dead at the camera as it follows him.
Mark: "I don't know how many times I have to say it for people to get it in their thick skulls! I'm untouchable! I'm leagues above everyone here! This isn't some gimmick! I'm not acting like I'm great. I AM THE GREATEST!"
Mark takes a quick drink from his water bottle.
Mark: "La Rebelion...they wanna walk around acting like wannabe gangsters, putting on a cheap tough guy act for these MORONS out there! I just proved that I'm as real as it gets! Phoenix? Aguayo? Garza!? I dropped all of them! One. By one. By one! And here I remain with the Heavyweight Title in the palm of my hands!"
He holds the title in front of the camera.
Mark: "So what's next? Sabre...Kingston... I don't give a damn about who wins or who's facing me. But there is someone that...I just don't understand: Chris Blade."
Mark suddenly comes to a stop and brushes his hair back. He lets out a scoff and looks back at the camera.
Mark: "Now guys like him I don't even spend a second thinking about. But I just couldn't help overhearing what he said about me. Calling ME a disgrace! Calling ME undeserving of being THE top champion in ICW! See, here's the thing: if Blade was as 'good' as he wants to think he is, he'd be sitting here as the Heavyweight Champion! But he's not! And he won't EVER be! His biggest claim to fame is being the doormat for Revolution! And he better smarten up, understand that fact, and run off to the nearest retirement home! I OWN THIS PLACE, and I'll be damned if I let some washed up has-been disrespect my name! Because if he and I ever crossed paths, I promise you all that I will PERSONALLY ship him to the morgue in a BODYBAG!"
Mark gets closer to the camera.
Mark: "I want everyone to hear me clearly. Especially you, Blade: As long as I remain the ICW Heavyweight Champion...I can do whatever I want! No one will stop me! It doesn't matter who, where, or when. Nobody will ever reach my level! Nobody is knocking me off my throne! This is the Baneful Era! I am your Bane of Existence! I am the ICW Heavyweight Champion!"
Mark taps the title in the camera lens then walks away
The scene ends as Hannah looks back at the camera.
Hannah: "Well thanks to those words, the non-title match has been set for Training Grounds next week: Mark Jacobs will go one-on-one with Chris Blade! But speaking of title implications, Showdown in the Sun had a personal rivalry be taken to the next level!
The monitor displays an image of Evan Neal trying to calm down an irate Jason Sabre.
Hannah: "Before the show could even begin, Sabre was already on the hunt for DJ Kingston, to the point that he wiped out Mr. Neal's security detail to contain him! However, Mr. Neal did calm him down with a proposition: as long as Jason doesn't lay a hand on DJ, their match at ICW Unbreakable will determine the next contender at Mark Jacobs's Heavyweight Title!"
The monitor soon cuts to DJ Kingston in a suit standing in the ring mid-sentence.
Hannah: "But that's not all! Last week, DJ Kingston promised to reveal his own stipulation for his match at Unbreakable! Turns out, it wasn't just one…but TWO stipulations! So now, at ICW Unbreakable, it will be a #1 Contender's Match for the ICW Heavyweight Championship between DJ Kingston & Jason Sabre… in a Two Out of Three Falls Match… and with Natalia Rodriguez as the special guest referee! That might be the most vital and personal match in the history of ICW! And I will be conducting an interview with Natalia on Battlefield about her reaction to the stipulations made! This concludes your ICW Battlefield Report from Showdown in the Sun! Back to you, Jazz!
The screen cuts back to ringside.
Jazz: "With Mark Jacobs getting under everyone's skins, and the personal war between Kingston & Sabre, who knows what's gonna happen next!"
Orville: "I agree. It's tense as is with Natalia in the middle of this feud with DJ & Jason. With Mark and the title? It's only going to become more chaotic!"
Jazz: "Well speaking of The Ace of Pro Wrestling, he'll be making his Training Grounds debut against Ray Cobra of E.R.S in the main event!"
Prehistoric Dog (by Red Fang) plays to boos! Ojt walks Ray Cobra with Seth Mercer & E-Baum following and air guitar to his song. He soon enters the ring and holds up the rock-&-roll hand signals while E.R.S rocks out besides him.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, representing E.R.S, from Las Vegas, Nevada, standing 6'4" & weighing in at 20 Stones (280 lbs): RAY COBRA!"
Jazz: "This stems from two weeks ago where, after an embarrassing loss from Seth Mercer against Jaden Sennoa, Jason Sabre stormed the ring and took out all three of them. Why? Because he was in a pissed off mood that night. Now, E.R.S are looking for a measure of revenge through Ray Cobra, as well as sending a message to "The Kona Crusher."
Orville: "Most scenarios, it would be smart to have the size advantage over an opponent. But Ray Cobra, despite his size, is not a high ranking singles wrestler. And he's about to face who many people consider to be the greatest wrestler going today."
As Ray stood in the ring, Weight of my Pride (by Pay Money to my Pain) played to a huge ovation! The Beginning instrumentals kick in as lights change to red & white!. Smoke shoots up from the sides of the stage as Sabre appears in his causal "GO ACE!" T-shirt & Tanahashi-inspired tights. He takes a moment to soak up the reception and survey the crowd. He casually walks down the ramp occasionally slapping hands as the lights are dimmed and the spotlight follows him. Sabre then jumps onto the ring apron and climbs to the top turnbuckle. This is where he would take his mask off but if not, he does his gun taunt. He then jumps down to the middle of the ring as a spotlight shines on him. He then pauses for a few seconds, letting the crowd soak up the moment before doing the gun shot taunt. The lights go back up and he surveys the crowd again, before the music fades.
"Introducing his opponent, from Los Angeles, California, standing 6ft tall & weighing in at 235 lbs: 'The Ace of Pro Wrestling' JASON SABRE!"
Jazz: "The Ace of Pro Wrestling is in the building! But don't let his casual smile and relaxing demeanor fool anyone! This is one pissed off Jason! And he's looking to take out some frustration!"
Orville: "Don't look now, Jazz! But I Ray Cobra isn't waiting around for Jason!"
As Sabre surveys the crowd, Ray runs over and body blocks him to the ground! The crowd boos at the cowardly assault while E.R.S cheers him on! Ray grabs Sabre and slams him in the corner. He starts punching him repeatedly until the referee finally pulls him away. He checks on the shaken Ace of Pro Wrestling who tells him he wants to continue. As the ref rings the bell, Ray runs and goes for the Corner Splash! But Sabre runs out of the way, and Ray crashes in the corner! He stumbles back as Jason sprints across the ring! Mercer and E-Baum try to warn Ray, but he ends up eating a Slingblade! The crowd was entirely behind Sabre, but The Ace looked to be in a bad mood in the match. Cobra pulls himself up against the ropes, and Jason clotheslines the bigger man over to the floor!
Jazz: "And down goes Cobra to the outside!"
Orville: "Sabre with his steadfast and quick thinking made whatever Cobra's advantage was turned against him!"
E-Baum & Seth Mercer immediately went over and checked up on their teammate. Sabre wasn't waiting around, and he hit a Slingshot Crossbody over the ropes! But he gets caught by Cobra and eats a Body Slam on the floor! E.R.S all started cheering and doing their "E.R.S!" pose to more boos! Cobra rolls Jason in the ring. He slides in and hits a Running Senton. He goes for the cover on Sabre.
1!
…
2! KICKOUT!
As soon as Jason kicks out, Ray puts him in the Abdominal Stretch! And Ray even starts to air guitar on Jason's ribs! E-Baum & Seth Mercer air guitars with him all to more boos!
Jazz: "Cobra with the Abdominal Stretch….and quite possibly the worst attempt at air guitar any crowd has ever witnessed!"
Orville: "Musical disasters aside, Sabre is looking for a quick way out of this simple and effective hold!"
The crowd began to rally behind the Ace of Pro Wrestling. Sabre soon began to fight back with punches to Cobra's face. He soon breaks free, ducks behind Ray, and hits the Inverted Backbreaker! As Ray struggles to stand, Sabre bangs the mat to get the crowd behind him! This makes everyone clap along! Both men get to their feet, and Jason immediately hits a Right Hook! He punches Cobra against the ropes before hitting the Irish Whip. Ray counters and whips him, and Sabre hits the Rebound Koppu Kick! Cobra is wobbly, and Sabre hits a powerful German Suplex! But as he's getting up, suddenly E-Baum & Seth Mercer get on the apron! Sabre goes towards them only for the two to hop down and back off. Jason looks at them for another few seconds, turns, and eats the running Big Boot from Cobra! He scoops up Jason and hoists him up vertically! Ray holds him high in the air before dropping down with the Delayed Vertical Brainbuster! Ray hooks the leg for the cover!
1!
….
2!
...KICKOUT!
Jazz: "Kickout at two! That Vertical Brainbuster was Cobra's single best shot to win!"
Orville: "And that's all because of the constant interference from E.R.S!"
Cobra scoops up Sabre and lifts him on his shoulders. He attempts the Cobra Cutter (TKO), but Sabre lands behind and hits the Inverted Backbreaker! Both men were down as E.R.S freaks out on ringside. Jason and Ray crawl back up and Sabre throws a punch! Ray staggers and throws one back! The two begin to trade punches. Sabre ducks several and hits several punches to the face. So Cobra tries to grab him, but Jason ducks and hits a Pele Kick! This stuns the larger man, so Jason locks the wrists and hits the Final Strike (Ripcord Lariat)! He makes the cover…until E-Baum gets on the apron again! Sabre sees the ref distracted again until Mercer blindsides him from behind!
Jazz: "Now this is going too far by E.R.S! A nearly blaintent attack!"
Orville: "With E.R.S, it's sadly always about the numbers game!"
The crowd boos as Mercer stomps down repeatedly. He picks up Jason and whips him to the ropes. But Sabre counter whips and hits the Greatest Dropkick Ever! This pops the crowd as he grabs Mercer and throws him into E-Baum! E-Baum goes down as Mercer stumbles around, and The Ace Of Pro Wrestling wipes him out with the Final Blow! Jason gets up, turns around, and Ray attempts his Discus Clothesline! But Sabre grabs the arm, drags him down, and applies the Final Breath (Crossface)! Ray waves his arm around and quickly submits!
"Here is your winner: JASON SABRE!"
Jazz: "And just like that, Sabre just wiped out E.R.S and forced Ray Cobra to submit to the Final Breath!"
Orville: "Even with the numbers advantage, Jason Sabre appears to not even have broken a sweat!"
Cobra rolls out of the ring as Sabre celebrates to loud cheers. All of a sudden, E-Baum slides in and l tries to attack! But Jason ducks and hits a Superkick! E-Baum stumbles and falls to his knees. The Ace of Pro Wrestling steps back, does the gun taunt, and hits the Final Resolution (Kinshasa)! Sabre grabs E-Baum and flings him over the ropes and onto the rest of E.R.S! The crowd chants "SA-BRE" a lot as Jason asks for a mic.
Jason: "Now that I got my pre-workout warm up done, I just wanted to thank all of you guys and the city of Miami for coming out tonight and for Showdown in the Sun! It's always a pleasure to perform in a fun city such as this! And best believe ICW will be back here again soon!"
The crowd all cheers and chants "GO ACE!"
Jason: "Now before I go out there and sign some autographs, I just have one thing to say…to you, DJ!"
Everyone starts to boo, but Sabre calms them down.
Jason: "I know. I hate his guts too. But I just have to say one thing directed at him! DJ, no matter what you try to do, you will never be like me! You will never BE Jason Sabre! I don't care if it's a two out of three, 3 out of 5, or at a 7-Eleven, I will always beat you! I will always be the Ace you can never be! And when I rip the spotlight from under you, best believe I'll do the same thing to Mark Jacobs and become the ICW Heavyweight Champion that the people can be proud of! Now who wants an autograph from The Ace!?"
Everyone cheered as Jason left the ring. He walks up to the fans at ringside and, true to his word, starts signing autographs.
Jazz: "Message! Delivered! Jason Sabre seems more than ready for not only ICW Unbreakable, but even has his sights clearly on the Heavyweight Championship!"
Orville: "Sabre is moving with so much motivation! He is ready to step up and put DJ down for good!"
Jazz: "Well, it's been a pleasure to have you here with us this week, Mr. Moore!"
Orville: "Likewise, Ms. Conway! I look forward to the next time we share this space!"
Jazz: "As do I! This has been ICW Training Grounds, post Showdown in the Sun! From Orville Moore, I have been Jazz Conway, and we'll see you all next time!"
Recap
Match 1: The Kyoshi Warrior VS Jason Malice
Winner: The Kyoshi Warrior via pin
Match 2: Abby Torres VS Katarina Love
Winner: Match never happened….
Match 3: Nation of Violence (Michael Chaos & Brian Ravage) (w/Jenny Ace) VS The Tualas (Niko & Vai Tuala) (w/Shay Sykes)
Winners: Nation of Violence via pin
Match 4: Ray Cobra (w/E.R.S) VS Jason Sabre
Winner: Jason Sabre via submission
Next time on ICW Training Grounds….
-ICW Demolition Championship: Furno Moxley (c) VS Damien Crowe
-Mark Jacobs VS Chris Blade: Non-Title Match