Post by Avery Quinn on Aug 2, 2017 13:56:59 GMT -5
The camera opens up on a jam packed Moncton Coliseum as the fans are going wild. The cameras swirl through the arena stopping on certain signs and fans as they are allowed to express themselves before the camera reaches ringside. There we see a group of fans all dressed up in pirate gear with one man waving a large black flag. Obviously the cheering section of the National champion.
Sitting at the announce table is Jackson, Chris, and Judd along with Aiden in his recliner right next to them.
Jackson: Hello everyone and welcome too….can't believe I'm saying this….”Goddamn Justin Trudeau is an attractive man”.
Chris: Man if I looked like that imagine all the girls I could score.
Judd: Maybe you should just worry on calling the action in the ring.
Chris: Nah, that's your job. I'm just here to look good.
Judd: I thought that was his job?
Kover points to Aiden who is wearing a half shirt that just says “handsome”.
Chris: Ugh, I hate him so much.
Jackson: How about we save the hate for the ring and get this show started!
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Previously Recorded:
Yasmeen Sherazi is seen going over some production notes with her camera crew as they test out their equipment for the night's show. Her head snaps over her right shoulder as she catches Frankie Morrison and the recently crowned WCS International Champion, Chris Madison walking into the Moncton Coliseum. Seizing the moment to grab an interview, Sherazi rushes towards the pair with her camera crew trying their best to keep up.
Yasmeen Sherazi: Excuse me! Frankie Morrison! Chris Madison! Could I please just get a moment of your time?
Frankie Morrison and Chris Madison put on the brakes and turn towards the frantic voice of Spirit and Pride Wrestling’s backstage interviewer. Frankie tugs on the lapels of his black pinstriped suit jacket and fastens the top button as he greets Yasmeen Sherazi with an ear to ear grin. Madison stands shoulder to shoulder with his manager, stone faced and clutching the WCS International Championship that’s draped over his shoulder.
Yasmeen Sherazi: First of all, thank you and welcome to Spirit and Pride Wrestling!
Frankie Morrison: The pleasure is all ours…
Yasmeen Sherazi: Tonight, Chris, you’re making your SAP debut by defending the WCS International Championship against our very own, Nick Redfield. This match kind of just came together out of the blue…
Chris Madison: I’m a firm believer that the champion makes the championship… After beating Rachel Redding at Global Frontier Six, I told Frankie to find me a challenger. It didn’t take long, because Nick Redfield jumped at the opportunity. My goal has always been making whatever championship I’ve held throughout my seventeen year career sought after by being a fighting champion and never shying away from defending it. So now here I am, on HIS turf, making my SAP debut, defending MY WCS International Championship!
Madison pauses, allowing for Yasmeen Sherazi to continue with her interview.
Yasmeen Sherazi: Anyone that follows you closely knows that you keep a very hectic travel schedule; just yesterday you were in Tokyo for a match against Chandler Scott for the GPC World Heavyweight Championship at NJFC’s Pride of Puroresu. It wouldn’t be that farfetched to think that might give Nick Redfield a leg up in tonight’s championship match.
Madison smirked, already expecting his schedule to become a conversation peice.
Chris Madison: Traveling takes a toll on your body. Competing at a high level on back to back nights could break a man. But I’m not just some kid trying to find his break into the business. I’ve been at this for seventeen years. My body is conditioned to consistently compete at a high level, night in and night out. This is business as usual for me. Nick Redfield said he’s always ready for a fight… I hope so, because I’m always ready for war!!
Yasmeen Sherazi keeps the interview flowing by turning her attention to relatively quiet mouthpiece, Frankie Morrison.
Yasmeen Sherazi: Frankie, We’ve seen you and Nick Redfield go back and forth leading up to this match…
Madison reaches out, patting Frankie on the chest as he shook his head from side to side, drawing Yasmeen’s attention and interrupting her train of thought.
Chris Madison: I’ve always given Frankie the green light when it comes interactions with my opponents on social media. Matches are won inside that ring, not through petty exchanges on Twitter. But if you get flustered from back and forth banter with a manager, you’re in no position to step in the squared circle with me…
Madison turns his attention to the cameraman, glaring into the camera lens as if Frankie Morrison and Yasmeen Sherzi weren’t standing with them.
Chris Madison: Nick, instead of worrying about trying to kick my manager’s teeth down his throat, you should be more concerned about trying to take this out of my hands!
Chris slaps the main plate of the WCS International Championship.
Chris Madison: I’m not the kind of guy you want to take lightly. A misstep with me could cost you your budding career. Ignore Frankie, he’s harmless and is successfully trying to get in your head. I’ve go no grudge with you. There’s no agenda other than showcasing the WCS International Championship in a hard fought match that’ll leave the fans wanting more. But putting your hands on my manager is sealing your death wish. Don’t make me take your career from you…
Chris stares for a second while gritting his teeth. He turns away from the camera and begins walking off with Frankie Morrison following close behind. Yasmeen Sherazi looks into the, wide-eyed from the intensity of Chris Madison’s reaction.
Yasmeen Sherazi: For two men who’ve never met inside a ring before, tonight’s WCS International Championship match is shaping up to be a war that SAP wrestling fans may never forget!!
After flashing a picture perfect smile, the feed cuts away from Yasmeen Sherazi.
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Reiko Aguilar is pacing back and forth in Phoenix Quagliaterre's office with the look of pure aggravation. Phoenix is sitting at her desk, massaging her temples while staring down at her desk. Reiko is going on and on about something and it appears the Investor is trying to provide a listening ear but is distracted with a swirl of thoughts while thinking about her own problems.
Reiko Aguilar: So... you MEAN to tell me dat it's all.... legal? Like, aint nothin i can do about it??
Phoenix Quagliaterre: Reiko... you are acting as if your cousins are minors or underage. They are legal. Therefore any paperwork that they sign, is legal... so not sure why you are trying to push this illegal binding conspiracy or whatever. This is not a cult, this is a business. They read the paperwork, they signed willingly. Now, I get that you are very protective of your cousins... BUT this is what they want to do. This is how they choose to make their living. Never know, they might see it's not what they want to do after all and quit. But until then.... Roxanne and Foxanne Aguilar are legally professional wrestlers for Spirit and Pride Wrestling.
Reiko Aguilar: Aint there sumn you can do doe, Phe? Like... fire em. Or... get them positions helpin out backstage.
Phoenix Quagliaterre: I would love to help you out and do that but, until they come to me saying they are no longer interested in being professional wrestlers and they feel they got in over their heads? My hands are tied. Now... you can look at the positive side of things. You are my assistant here. Meaning, you can keep an eye on them. You should be relieved about that and look at the pro of the situation.
Reiko sighs heavily with a shake of her head, not wanting to agree with Phoenix nor liking the idea of her little cousins wrestling but she realized at this point, there was absolutely nothing she could really do.
Reiko Aguilar: Ok... fine, you right. Ima just... Ima just have to get over it.
Phoenix Quagliaterre: That means no threatening them to stay away from the shows, Reiko. I understand they didn't have a match tonight and i was nice enough not to add them to No Man's Land, but you can't be trying to keep them away from their place of business. As much as you don't like it, you have to accept and respect. Sometimes.. we are often put in situations where we have to do things that we do not want to do... for the sacrifice of making someone happy. Let them be adults, Reiko. Be there for them, support them. You should be on the phone right now calling them and speaking with them right now.
Thinking over Phoenix's words, Reiko slowly nodded her head as she pulled her phone out of the right pocket of her cargo pants and headed for the door to exit as Phoenix calls out to her.
Phoenix Quagliaterre: Oh and can you please shut the door behind you? And make sure to tell security that I am not accepting visits for the night nor do I want to be disturbed.
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Brandon Banks was seen making his way to the arena dressed in all black everything, but there was something missing from Banks’ ensemble.
The International Tag Team titles.
The frustration was clear in Banks’ eyes, but this didn’t stop Valentín Hernández from stopping the hall of fame wrestler and asking him the hard hitting questions.
“Brandon… this is the first we’ve seen you since you and Felicity lost the Interna---”
“Shut the f*ck up, bruh. First of all, I ain’t lost them shits. Felicity did. And who we lost them to? That makes it even worse.”
Brandon slid his hands through his blonde locks and stared blankly ahead of himself.
“But tonight? Tonight ain’t about the International tag team titles, and it sure as f*ck isn’t about my sister or the Itty Bitty Titty Committee. It’s about two things, Valentino. One: me winning No Man’s Land, and two: redemption.”
Banks continued by bringing up that the defeat to Brendon Samuels had been eating at him since it happened, and tonight? He was taking the first step in proving it was nothing more than a fluke and ring rust on his part.
“I win No Man’s Land. I beat Brendon Samuels because there ain’t another ninja on this roster that can. Then I make THAT title as prestigious as the International Tag Titles, and the entire World learns Brandon Banks?” he smirked, “Is far from done.”
Banks took a jab at the name of the event and called it ridiculous, but stated that ain’t shit worse than wrestling in New Brunswick before he made his way to his locker room.
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The SAP cameras cut to Celeste Spirit as she walks down the halls, dressed in a business suit with clipboard dutifully tucked under her arm. The thick horn-rimmed glasses and pen jutting out from behind her ear causes a cheer from the fans. As anyone who has also watched Empire knows, she is here for SAPs very own North Atlantic Champion.
Celeste stops at the locker room door and knocks. Soon the voice of Felix Vialpando is heard.
Felix: “Who is it?!”
Celeste: “Your friendly neighborhood official note taker.”
She replies in a sweet voice with a chuckle. Felix calls back, telling her to come in. Celeste pushes through the door and begins talking immediately.
Celeste: “I have the notes on so many of the people that will be in No Man's Land that I don't know if we will have the time to go thru it all but we can focus on the tougher ones at least…”
Celeste trails off as she notices Felix sitting hunched over a notepad of his own…scribbling madly.
Celeste: “Mr. Vialpando. You…you're writing again. Is your hand healed?”
Felix sighs. Definitely bothered that he has to interrupt his writing to answer her. He doesn't even look at Celeste.
Felix: “Yes. Its healed.”
Celeste: “Oh. I um…that's good. I'm glad its better. Did you still want to see my notes?”
Felix reaches his arm back and gestures for her to give them to him, still without looking back. Celeste removes the notes from her clipboard and hands them over.
Celeste: “Okay here you go. I can see you're pretty busy. We have so many opponents to deal with…even each other. So I guess I'll let you be?”
Felix: “Fine. Fine.”
Celeste: “Right. So um, I guess if you don't need me I'll head out. Do you…still need my help, Felix?”
Celeste waits by the door and looks hopefully back at the North Atlantic Champion. Felix shuffles all the papers together in his hands.
Felix: “I'll think about it Celeste. Okay?”
Celeste: “Okay. Mr. Vialpando.”
With that, Celeste leaves the locker room with a bit of sadness in her eyes. The scene fades out as she disappears around the corner.
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The show cuts backstage to where Aleks Parker is standing by, waiting to conduct an interview with an as yet unknown wrestler. She glances from side to side, not sure of where her guest is; a look to the camera and Aleks shrugs before … a funky 90s beat starts playing all around her. After a few seconds a figure rappels down from the rafters.
ALEKS PARKER: What the?
Clad all in black, with a baseball cap and a bandana covering their face, the figure stands next to Aleks for a second as, from the side of the shot, The Crimson Baroness strolls into view. Sure enough, Annie Zellor pulls the bandana from off her face as she starts rapping.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Yo back up now, and give these boobs room! The fuse is lit and we’re about to go boom!
Complete with the kicking motion!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Mercy, mercy, mercy me. My life is a cage but on stage I’m free! Hyped up, psyched up, ready for wil’in’, standing in a crowd of girls like an island.
TCB looks unimpressed as Annie starts dancing across the stage area towards her.
ANNIE ZELLOR: I see the one I want, I say ‘come here, cutie’. I flip her around and then I work that booty!
And, as expected, Annie does exactly what the song said. TCB looks even less impressed than before as she steps away, but not before Annie slaps her ass. Instead, Annie starts dancing with Aleks, who’s bopping along to the song.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Work the body, work work the body. Slow down girl, you’re gonna hurt somebody. Now hold up, yo, lets get one thing clear, there’s only one reason why we came here! You really done want us to tig-a-tell you wassup! You really done want us to tig-a-tell you wassup! You really done want us to tig-a-tell you wassup! We came here tonight to hear the crowd go–
BACKSTAGE STAFF: BOOM! Shake, shake, shake the room! BOOM! Shake, shake, shake the room! BOOM! Shake, shake, shake the room!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Tick! Tick! Tick! BOOM!
The music dies out there as Annie stands with folded arms, her head bopping along as Aleks Parker can’t help but give her a round of applause. The Crimson Baroness walks back into shot with all the SAP International and World Crown tag team titles, before she hands Annie hers. The duo sling the belts over their shoulders as Annie removes the baseball cap, so they’re ready for the interview to truly begin.
ANNIE ZELLOR: We even do that better than them…
TCB can’t help but giggle at that one.
ALEKS PARKER: Well that’s … that’s certainly an entrance. But ladies and gentlemen, I’m here with the reigning SAP International Tag Team Champions, The Small Boob Wrecking Crew who, in a few moments, will be defending those titles against The Reeds.
The SBWC members snicker to each other.
ALEKS PARKER: …not your favorite people in the world?
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Not even close, sweetie. But the cocky rookie act is in vogue right now, right Celeste, sweetie? Why back up what your words with actions when you can just say 'we're gonna win' in twenty different ways?
She refers to her rival-of-sorts, Celeste, who she’ll likely meet later tonight in No Man’s Land.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Come on, be fair. They’ve won, like, four matches now! Why shouldn’t they feel confident about competing for these titles against the best team in the World Crown Syndicate?
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Sweetie, do you mean the team who beat El Reinado for these belts?
She pats the World Crown tag title on her left shoulder.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And the team who beat BFB, The Swiss Italian Connection, and Project Continuum in a four way ladder match to win these belts?
She pats the SAP International Tag Team title on her right shoulder.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: The team who’s won as many tag titles as they’ve won matches? The team who’s had reigns longer than their careers?
Pause.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Yeah! But they’ve got a better hashtag than us…
Both members of the SBWC roll their eyes in unison before Annie continues speaking.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Listen up, ‘cause we’re gonna make this really simple for you. You’ve got a couple of wins over team like The Killers, and Satsujin Triad. But if you wanna stand there and make jokes about our name, go ahead – ‘cause at least we had one before last week! If you wanna make jokes about someone posting bikini pics on Twitter – go ahead and sink that low! Sing a song again, and just try to do better than me!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: But when it comes to the Small Boob Wrecking Crew, you’re not a better team than us. And whether it’s cockiness or delusion, whatever reason has lead you to believe this: we’ll knock some sense into you tonight, sweetie. Because these titles aren’t going anywhere. Your undefeated streak is coming to an abrupt end. And soon enough you’ll need to muster up some real material, some actual talent to back up the ‘hype’…
TCB rolls her eyes again.
ANNIE ZELLOR: 'Cause BFB may have made these belts International, but we were right there with them. BFB may have done more for this tag division than you ever will. But what they started, we're gonna continue. And at Global Frontier 6, along with BFB, and TSIC, and PC, we helped to solidify them, and make them the most coveted titles in the world. And with us leading this tag division, SAP is only gonna get bigger and better. Teams are gonna come from all around to face us. And then The Reeds are gonna learn the big difference between us: we’ve gots the skills to back up the hype, yo! And tomorrow morning you can tweet us an apology for being so goddamn dumb these last few weeks, and if you’re lucky we might even see it. Until then, try and keep up.
With that, the SBWC walk away with all their titles in tow, as the show cuts elsewhere.
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International Tag Team title match
Small Boob Wrecking Crew © vs. The Reeds
The bell rings and Lilah starts off for her team while Annie starts off for hers. The crowd is going nuts as the two lock up. Lilah places Zellor in a headlock but Annie doesn't stay there for long as she hits some forearms to the back and shoves Wood off into the ropes. Lilah rebounds and Annie drops to the mat. Lilah jumps over Zellor and rebounds again but this time Annie is up to her feet and sends Lilah to the mat with a dropkick.
Annie drags Lilah over to her corner and tags in TCB. Annie holds an arm up and The Baroness drives a knee into the ribs of Lilah. TCB puts Lilah in an arm wringer but she cartwheels out of it and then nails TCB with a hard forearm that causes her to stumble back. Lilah uses the time to get over to Charlie and tag him in.
Reed enters the ring and puts a boot to the gut of TCB and lifts her up for a suplex but she counters it by sliding down his back. The Baroness attempts a rear naked choke but Reed drives an elbow into the ribs of TCB. He then turns around and drives a knee into her gut which is followed by a gutwrench suplex.
Reed goes for a cover but Annie enters the ring to break it up. This causes Lilah to run in and go after Annie. Zellor gets nailed with a few hard shots but cuts Lilah off with a knee to the stomach followed up by “Shade Thrown II” (Moss Covered Three Handled Family Credenza).
Reed drops TCB with a brainbuster and then turns his attention to Annie. He grabs hold of her looking for an exploded but she elbows her way out of it. Annie then hits an enziguri that stuns Charlie. The Baroness is now back to her feet and she gets hold of Charlie only for Annie to pop right back up. The two link up and hit “Wrecked” (double team double arm ddt). TCB goes for the cover. Lilah dives for the pin attempt but Annie shoves her out of the way and Small Boob Wrecking Crew walks away with the win and their first title defense.
Winners: Small Boob Wrecking Crew
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As the camera cuts to backstage, the view picks up the sight of a black flag, the skull and crossbones proudly displayed upon it in white. As the camera pans back, it is revealed that a figure is wearing the flag like a cape, the figure having his arms outstretched like a crucifix. He spins on the spot, turning to reveal the glistening Spirit and Pride National title around his waist, a smug knowing grin upon his face and a sea of black curls upon his head.
“Through every passing day, week, month of the former champion’s reign, there were those that insulted him, they were those that challenged him, there were those that made a mockery of him. Whether at live events, television broadcasts, pay per view events or simply on social media. The list of names who took shots at the lad was endless. But, even though these jibes and insults were thrown, and the champion tried his best to either ignore them and fire back himself, there were one man who didn’t throw insults. There were one man who didn’t drag this into a war of words, who didn’t turn this into a bitching fest, who simply bided his time and concentrated on working his way through the roster in the hopes to face him. And when he did? Yer know what happened there.”
Brendan Samuels, the newly crowned SAP National champion pats the title belt around his waist proudly.
“Yer see, I didn’t need to mock the laddie, I didn’t need to follow the path that so many others were. All I needed to do was face him, fight him and beat him. All those others before either couldn’t earn a match or failed when they had the opportunity. But not me, not the Kraken. When I earned my opportunity, through skill and hard work, I brought the whole might of the ocean along with me. And the undefeatable Steel was washed away with the tide, pulled under the might of the waves and his reign was drowned out. So here I am, the great conqueror, the champion of SAP Wrestling, holding the biggest prize available.”
Samuels looks sincere for a moment.
“This is the biggest achievement of me career thus far. I’ve held tag team titles, I’ve held singles titles but to be classed and seen as the top guy in a company is something I have never had before. This is the crowning achievement of me career, maybe the biggest moment of me life. And while I fought long and hard for this, doing it the right way, the man’s way… I just want to take a moment to thank every person that has supported me along the way, thank every fan who has cheered me name, every person raised the Black Flag of the Kraken. Without yer, I wouldn’t be where I am and I wouldn’t be who I am. So thanks to yer all, yer support means the world.”
Samuels raises a fist in acknowledgement to his supporters, before taking a moment to gather his thoughts.
“I aim to be a champion that yer can be proud of, one that embodies the company's name of Spirit and Pride. But simply winning the belt isn’t gonna do that, I have to defend it against all comers, no matter who they are, what their intentions are or where they are from. And that is the hardest part of being a champion, and all that lays ahead. Tonight, The Kraken faces off with the man known as Dragon Satan, but no matter his name, his manager’s claims or anything else is gonna stop me on me path. So hoist the sails, show yer colours proudly and prepare for cannon fire, as tonight the Kraken is gonna bring the whole might of the ocean down on Dragon, and he will know my name once I am through.”
Samuels then removes his flag, raising it proudly for the camera before the scene fades away.
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The show fades into a shot of the catering area. The crowd cheers as HKW star, Celeste walks by the camera dressed in her ring gear and carrying a plate upon which pizza is stacked. She makes her way over to a table where her boyfriend and new SAP signee, Connor James Cross, sits with his own plate full of food.
Celeste: “How do you like this place so far CJ?”
CJ: “Its alright. Different than XWF for sure. This does seem like a step up though. Not major. Just more exposure which makes it helpful to me.”
Celeste takes a seat next to him. CJ plants a kiss on her cheek and she smiles back at him.
Celeste: “This is exactly what you need. Being here will give you more experience than being stuck in just one city all the time. Fighting the same people all the time is also not good. So many different competitor's come through SAP. I mean look at how many we are facing tonight in those cages.”
CJ: “Yeah it’s a bit daunting. I'm up to the task though. I'm even okay with the idea that I may have to toss you out of this thing.”
He teases. Celeste playfully slaps his chest. CJ is also in his ring gear, which means no shirt.
Celeste: “Good luck with that pal. I've already made peace with the fact that I am throwing you out. Just remember I love you.”
CJ: “Yeah, yeah. Lets save all of that until we are some of the last people in there. I don't have to explain to you the advantages of working together and watching each others backs. Lord knows you already pissed off half the people in this thing.”
CJ rolls his eyes. His work will never be done as long as his girlfriend keeps running her mouth. Which at the moment is full of pizza. But those blue eyes narrow at him just the same.
CJ: “Don't talk with your mouth full dear. I guess it means you're doing something right as they say. It's been tough to watch you do this and be stuck in Miami or Boston. But now I can be a part of it. At least a little.”
Celeste: “Mm hm. This is the life CJ. This is what we've both worked hard for. Its obvious they don't care about us in that other place we shall not name. Though I think SAP and HKW will appreciate our hard work. Even if our opponents don't.”
CJ: “Yeah. Being a champion is nice. Yet, if not a lot of people notice, then what's the point? The industry has changed a lot over the years. You and me are the future now. As well has a lot of people in this match tonight. We're all fighting for the same thing.”
Celeste: “To be the best. To have that prestige like the legends before us. Let us not let these opportunities pass us by.”
CJ: “Amen to that.”
They toast their red solo cups full of soda together and drink. The scene fades out as the young couple continue to talk.
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The show cuts to the backstage area of the Moncton Coliseum where we find Nick Redfield standing by in front of a SAP banner. Tonight’s challenger for the WCS International Championship has fire in his eyes while his posture sways. The intensity in his heart is unmistakable, illustrated by his inability to contain his excitement.
NICK REDFIELD: All we want is a chance...one opportunity on a big stage to prove that we belong. That despite the doubters...despite the nonbelievers...you are who you say you are and you can be what you say you will be. For me, that’s what tonight is all about!
“The New Standard”, who to this point could not keep from pacing back and forth in short distances, stops suddenly and turns toward the camera with a smile.
NICK REDFIELD: This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. My shot, my opportunity to prove to the world that I’m not just another guy with a rich pedigree and good looks who rested on his laurels and never ever achieved his potential. Oh no, that will not be me. Ladies and gentlemen, tonight you witness the evolution of Nick Redfield. Tonight, you will see a star born before your very own eyes. And no, I’m not talking about Chris Madison.
He chuckles as he raises a finger in the air.
NICK REDFIELD: No, if you’ve been paying attention, you already know how great Chris Madison is. The guy has competed across the globe and leaves quite the impression everywhere he goes. That’s why he’s the WCS International Champion. That’s why he is one of the most sought after opponents in professional wrestling today. I’d be lying to you right now if I did not admit I was nervous….that maybe, just maybe, I’m a little fearful of stepping into the ring with Mr. Madison. But don’t get me wrong it’s not because I fear Chris himself. No, with all due respect I understand completely what I’m up against. But it is for that very reason that I am fearful of stepping into the ring with Chris later on tonight: he’s spectacular and can very easily crush my dreams.
Nick pauses for a moment, mulling precisely how he would like to get out what he wants to say next.
NICK REDFIELD: I believe I belong in the same ring as Mr. Madison. I believe I’m a high-caliber athlete who can hold his own with a talent such the WCS International Champion. I believe great things are on the horizon for me, but everyone else?
With tongue firmly pressed in cheek, he shakes his head.
NICK REDFIELD: I’m not sure there are too many others out there who believe in me. I’ve heard everything they have to say. I’ve read the Negative Nancy comments on Twitter and reddit.
“Nicky ain’t no Ricky.”
“Star by blood, not by talent.”
“The most overrated steaming pile of dogshit to ever step foot in a wrestling ring.”
Nick, dejected, rolls his eyes.
NICK REDFIELD: I HAVE TO PROVE THEM WRONG! There are no ifs, no buts for me, tonight is a must. To showcase who I truly am. To showcase who I will be. There are many right now who don’t know the name Nick Redfield, but as God is my witness, I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure they’ll know it by the end of the night.
Sweat beads off his forehead and glistens in the spotlight. He smiles once more.
NICK REDFIELD: Mr. Madison, I know you are, but you better come prepared for war tonight. This isn’t going to be some pushover challenge from someone who has no business sharing the ring with you. If you’ve heard or expect differently, I promise you this: you’re in for a rude awakening! Because this kid has a lot to prove and I know there is no better time than tonight to prove it to the world. You and me, mano y mano, can you feel the energy? Can you feel the excitement? Because let me tell you right now, I’ve been hungry for weeks. I couldn’t wait to get here to Moncton. I couldn’t wait to give the people of Moncton a show they will never forget. And I could not wait to get my hands on you!
His smile evolves into a sly smirk as he recomposes himself in front of the camera.
NICK REDFIELD: Tonight, I step foot in that ring and square off with Chris Madison, one on one, for the WCS International Championship. I’m going to give it my all. Make no mistake about it, there is nothing within me I will not leave in that ring tonight. And when all is said and done, when the dust has settled, I hope every person in this building and every person watching at home remembers this night as the night Nick Redfield placed himself amongst the best in the business today!
With nothing more to say, Nick steps out of the picture and our scene fades.
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WCS International title match
Chris Madison © vs. Nick Redfield
As the bell rings Redfield is quickly on the attack. He shoots in and connects with a series of hard forearms on the veteran. Nick goes to run for the ropes but Madison grabs him by his waistband and pulls him back. Chris goes for a release German suplex but Nick lands on his feet. As Madison gets up Redfield takes him out with a baseball slide to the shin.
Redfield sits Madison up and heads for the ropes looking for a penalty kick. Nick winds up and takes his shot but Madison lies back and then shoots his legs up grapevining the leg of Redfield. Madison drags Nick to the mat and starts to work for a heel hook. Redfield wants no part of that and quickly reaches over and grabs the bottom rope.
The referee gets both men to their feet and each of them want to keep the momentum going for them. Madison shoots a double leg on Redfield but he jumps into the air and drives a double stomp onto the back of Chris’ neck sending him to the mat. Redfield follows up by dropping down and placing Madison in a rear naked choke. Madison has been in this situation before and gets to a base before rolling over onto his back. He leans up pushing Redfield’s shoulders to the mat causing the ref to start counting for a pin. Nick releases the hold.
The two get to their feet and Chris cuts off Nick with a combination to the body that leaves him doubled over. Madison then grabs Redfield and sends him to the mat with a pump handle slam. He goes for a cover but Nick kicks out to the joy of the crowd. Madison doesn't seem too enthused and pulls Redfield up only to get caught with a surprise uppercut followed by an exploder suplex into the corner.
Redfield gets up and starts to climb the turnbuckle. Madison starts to stir and grabs a leg. Nick tries to shake it off but can't get free. Chris starts to get to his feet. Nick uses his other leg to kick free and continues up. Madison is now up to his feet and reaches his head between Redfield's legs and pulls him away from the corner before dropping him with “End Game” (electric chair bridging German suplex). Madison goes for a cover and gets the three count.
Winner: Chris Madison
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Rachel Redding and Adalynn Duncan, backstage, are both getting ready for their entry into No Man's Land. Each is adjusting their gear; putting knee pads in the right spot, tightening boot laces..
...Except they're sitting back to back, not looking at each other.
Rachel Redding: Oh...I'm sure the Bestie's gonna be keeping an eye out for that knee of mine!
She doesn't look up from her current task, taping her wrists.
Adalynn Duncan: As sure as I am that the Bestie is going to be watching out for that old elbow of mine.
She slightly shakes her head for a moment before reaching in her bag for her own tape.
Rachel Redding: The Bestie better remember that it's everyone for themselves...
She looks up, though still not at Adalynn, instead off into the distance with a smirk on her face.
Rachel Redding: Though that doesn't mean there can be a little bit of collusion. I can think of a few stuck up fools who could use a reality check.
She chuckles, then reaches down to her boots, re-tying them.
Adalynn Duncan: The Bestie is absolutely right on both points. Might as well clean up the trash first, indeed. And then, well, at least the Bestie look's good in silver, right?
She smirks as she begins taping her wrists.
Rachel Redding: The Bestie's such a kidder. Silver's a better look for her. Gold, like the title around my waist, or the star I have from beating Felicity Banks...that's my speed.
Rachel lets out a full laugh as she moves to her knee pads, tonight adorned with the National Weather Service's hurricane symbols.
Adalynn Duncan: No time like the present then to show my own appreciation for such things. Win above all, Bestie. Win above all.
She tosses her tape back into her bag and pulls out her elbow pad staring down at it.
Rachel Redding: Exactly.
Taking one last look down at her gear, Rachel grins in approval and lets out a pair of claps.
Rachel Redding: If you're not willing to do what you have to, you're just standing in the way of those who are.
Adalynn stands up and turns now facing Rachel.
Adalynn Duncan: Well, I guess it's time to go move some people out of our way.
Rachel stands up herself, turning around with a smile on her face.
Rachel Redding: See you at the end, Bestie.
She punctuates that with a wink.
Adalynn nods as they both make their way out of the locker room.
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The scene opens backstage; where, we find Cailey Carter walking the hallway. As usual, she has a bright smile in her face as she greets everyone she comes across. As she comes to the door of the lockerroom, she pushes the door open; but, freezes suddenly as her smile fades.
CAILEY: “What are YOU doing here?”
The camera turns to reveal Cailey’s little sister, Cassidy Carter, lounging in a chair inside. She doesn't bother to look up as she responds.
CASSIDY: “I DO work here, you know.”
Cailey rolls her eyes a little as she moves into the locker room.
CAILEY: “Do you?”
Cassidy finally looks up with a look of mock confusion.
CASSIDY: “Well...I think so.”
She pauses for a moment
CASSIDY: “There was talk of me signing a contract.”
CAILEY: “And...did you sign one?”
CASSIDY: “Oh, who can remember? That was years ago!”
CAILEY: “This place has been open for just over a year!”
Cassidy’s eyes go wide.
CASSIDY: “Seriously?”
Cailey nods, unamused.
CASSIDY: “Damn. I've got to lay off the peyote!”
Cailey rolls her eyes again.
CAILEY: “Doesn't answer the whole ‘what the fudge are you doing here?’ question.”
Cassidy bursts out laughing.
CASSIDY: “Fudge? Really?!”
CAILEY: “What?”
CASSIDY: “You know you're an adult, right? You can swear.”
CAILEY: “I do...sometimes.”
CASSIDY: “Dang, fudge, shoot and drat do not count as swear words.”
A short pause
CAILEY: “Shut up!”
Cassidy laughs. Cailey is unamused again.
CAILEY: “You going to answer the question?”
CASSIDY: “I did!”
CAILEY: “You claimed there was talk of you signing a contract with SAP; but, you can't remember if you ever did. Heck, even SAP management can't remember if you have a contract here. But, that hasn't stopped you from completely ignoring this place...until now. So…”
Cailey pauses and crosses her arms.
CAILEY: “Why are you here...TODAY!?”
Cassidy kicks her feet up on a table; and, picks up a magazine. She thumbs through it for a few moments; then, stops and begins speaking.
CASSIDY: “Civic duty!! I'm highly invested in the success of smaller companies like SAP. They are the kind of places where real talent is allowed to shine; and, competitors are allowed to be themselves. It's places like SAP that are going to MAKE WRESTLING GREAT AGAIN!!!”
Cassidy’s tone turns to a mock Trump voice. Cailey furrows her brow in annoyance.
CAILEY: “Really!?!?”
CASSIDY: “Fine. I wanted to enter the battle royal. It's a great opportunity.” Plus, I thought it would be really cool to get to compete with my big sister.”
CAILEY: “And?”
CASSIDY: “And what?”
CAILEY: “AND?”
Another brief pause before Cassidy sighs.
CASSIDY: “And...I really want to sit in Justin Trudeau’s face!!!”
Cailey rolls her eyes one more time.
CASSIDY: “What?!”
Cassidy turns the magazine towards Cailey, showing a large picture of Justin Trudeau.
CASSIDY: “Look at that face!!! You can't tell me that you wouldn't want it jammed between your legs, tongue deep in your…”
CAILEY: “Cassidy!!!!”
CASSIDY: “You get the point. THAT is the real prize. Fifteen minutes in a closet with that man; and, I'd do this for free.”
Cailey pauses; then, a grin curls her lips as she lets out a chuckle.
CAILEY: “I love you Cass.”
Cassidy furrows her brow.
CASSIDY: “Don't be weird.”
Cailey grabs her bag and heads to the door.
CAILEY: “Well, it's good to have you here, whether your reasons are based on reality or fantasy.”
She leans down and hugs her younger sister tight. Cassidy frowns as she tried to squirm out of the hug.
CASSIDY: “STOP BEING WEIRD!!”
Cailey laughs and lets go of her sister after a few minutes.
CAILEY: “I'll see you out there.”
Cailey smiles as she walks out the door. Cassidy hesitates for a minute; then, yells after her sister.
CASSIDY: “Wait! What do you mean ‘fantasy?’ Justin Trudeau is here...right? RIGHT!?!?”
The scene fades to black.
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When the scene opens up, CJ Cross, SAP's newest member is shown sitting in the locker room area getting ready for his big "No Man's Land" match tonight.
CJ Cross: Some might be wondering who I am, while others who do, might wonder what business I have being in the “No Man’s Land” match.
Those are two good questions that CJ has good answers for.
CJ Cross: How about I begin by introducing myself to those who do not know me,. I mean it is the polite thing to do right? My name is CJ Cross, and I am 18 years old. Now I know what's going through all of your minds. 18 years old!? Here we go again, another young cocky punk that will be gone in a New York minute.
CJ shakes his head slightly as he debunk those beliefs.
CJ Cross: I am not just someone off the street who decided to step up to the plate and take a swing. I actually have a little bit of experience under my belt. I have been taken under the wing of some of wrestling's high profile superstars and have learned a thing or two about how to handle myself inside the ring. I am not this green young kid that will just roll over and go away.
CJ stands up from the chair he was sitting in and continues to look into the camera as it backs up a bit.
CJ Cross: Tonight, I am going to go out there and show that to the SAP Universe. I am going to go out there and fight with all that I have. If it is not enough, then so be it. Though win or lose, at the end of the show, the name CJ Cross is going to be stuck in the minds of everyone. I will leaving a lasting impression that will want everyone wanting more.
CJ leans over a bit and picks up a pair of sunglasses before speaking his final thought.
CJ Cross: And that is why I belong in the main event! Better get some shades SAP, my future is bright!
CJ places the sunglasses on his face which is the last thing that is shown as the scene begins to fade away.
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We arrive backstage where the National Champion himself, Brendan Samuels, is seen standing just outside his personal locker room door. He does his last bit of match prep before his match until a figure walking his way catches his eye. The camera turns to the figure and reveals the man Samuels defeated, Brandon Banks, already dressed down in his gear and ready for No Man’s Land.
Banks walks up to Samuels, his eyes locking onto the National Championship for a brief moment before he looks up at Samuels and says:
“I hope it’s you.”
Not giving Samuels a chance to reply, Banks walks off with a grin on his face, Samuels glancing at his title before the show cuts to an ad break.
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SAP vs. HELL
Brendan Samuels vs. Dragon Satan
The match begins and Samuels walks to the middle of the ring and Dragon follows suit. The two meet and Samuels begins to give some words to Dragon. On the outside Logan starts raising his fist in the air and starts chanting “Dragon Satan”. To the surprise of some the chant picks up some in the arena. Then the black flag with the Kraken on it begins to wave at ringside. The group dressed as pirates then start a “His Name Is Brendan” chant that quickly spreads across the arena. Dragon Satan has enough and clocks Samuels to start the match.
The larger Samuels is caught off guard from the shot and stumbles back. Dragon heads for the ropes and rebounds but then nearly gets his head taken off with an axe bomber by Samuels. Brendan goes for a cover but Dragon Satan quickly kicks out. Samuels pulls up Dragon who is still a bit rocked but has enough sense to shove off and then hit a step up enziguri.
Samuels drops to a knee and Dragon Satan does a kip up and connects with a roundhouse kick to the head of Samuels. The champ hits the mat and now it's Dragon who goes for a cover but The Kraken won't go down easy. Dragon Satan picks him up and whips him into the corner. Dragon gets a running start and goes for a spinning heel kick but Samuels catches him. Brendan takes a few steps out of the corner and drops him onto his knee for a backbreaker.
Dragon Satan writhes in pain for a moment before starting to get to his feet. Samuels is also on his way up and the two begin to exchange a series of forearm strikes. Things turn the champs way however after he lands a series of pointed elbow strikes to the head of Dragon Satan. Samuels lifts up Dragon for a stalling suplex but it actually gives him some time to recover and he drives a few knees into the head of Samuels allowing him to slide down his back.
Dragon Satan then whips Brendan into the ropes. To the amazement of the crowd he throws him up into the air and hits “Dragon’s Inferno” (Pop Up Sitout Powerbomb). The referee begins to make the count but Samuels kicks out at two! Dragon pounds the mat in frustration and on the outside Logan is livid. The good doctor yells out to his creation who walks over to the ropes to listen to him as he gives instructions.
Behind him Samuels has started to reach his feet. He gets behind Dragon Satan and locks in a chickenwing crossface. Samuels pulls him away from the ropes and connects with “Mac Lir” (millennium suplex). Samuels gets the cover and the three count.
Winner: Brendan Samuels
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ANNIE ZELLOR: How do you like us now?!
One half of the reigning SAP International Tag Team champions proclaims as The Small Boob Wrecking Crew step into view of the camera. Annie and TCB both look like they’ve been through a mini-war, but those belts have never been shinier than right now.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: See, that’s called backing up what you say. That’s called being the best tag team in the World Crown Syndicate, and that, sweeties, is called being better than Wood & Reed!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Aww yeah! So take those stupid gifs and shove ’em. Take that undefeated streak you bragged about as if it meant anything, and shove it. Take all those claims that you’d walk outta tonight as the SAP International Tag Team champions and … you know what to do.
Annie shakes her head in disdain as TCB takes over.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Then go back to whatever piss poor training school churned out you and the rest of the indiscernible crop of cocky little shits that currently populate the wrestling scene … and ask for your money back. Because they failed you, sweeties. They did not adequately prepare you for the big leagues. So go back and learn some humility, learn some respect, learn some new moves, and try and get an ounce of charisma while you’re at it…
ANNIE ZELLOR: Then show it to someone who cares!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And that’s not us. But since you can’t claim to be undefeated anymore, just go back to bragging about who you interviewed in some cesspit of a promotion. Maybe reconsider challenging for these titles again, like you did with the NKP tag titles. Nobody will think any less of you for running away from a challenge, sweeties…
The SBWC members look at each other and laugh again.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Except anyone who respects tag wrestling or those titles. But Wood & Reed, you’re at the back of the line. And as long as we hold these belts, you’re not gonna get anywhere near them. 'Cause right now, and say it with me, tick...tick...boom!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: You're fucking done...
ANNIE ZELLOR: They've learned the hard way that we're not here to mess around. We mighta just signed up to be guest stars, to have one match and go from there. But then we became champions, and then SAP became our playground. And those two ... they're not coming back to play any time soon. But for now, that’s one match down, one win in the bag, and just No Man’s Land to look forward to…
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And the perfect opportunity to secure our places in the Great American Grand Prix.
ANNIE ZELLOR: And get a chance to win the Great American title, and $250,000.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And a shot at Brendan Samuels and his National Championship…
They look at each other again, with devilish glints in their eyes; the SBWC are familiar with The Kraken from their time together in NKP, although they’re yet to face him in singles action. So the prospect excites them.
ANNIE ZELLOR: We’ve already beat the ‘most hyped team’ in SAP, now we’re turning our sights to the rest of you. ‘Cause the Small Boob Wrecking Crew didn’t come here to do a halfass job. These belts are just the start, so Brendan, keep an eye on us, ‘cause we’re coming for you!
With that, Annie pulls a #grrface, complete with the devil horns, before the SBWC members leave with all four tag belts in tow.
ANNIE ZELLOR: How do you like us now?!
One half of the reigning SAP International Tag Team champions proclaims as The Small Boob Wrecking Crew step into view of the camera. Annie and TCB both look like they’ve been through a mini-war, but those belts have never been shinier than right now.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: See, that’s called backing up what you say. That’s called being the best tag team in the World Crown Syndicate, and that, sweeties, is called being better than Wood & Reed!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Aww yeah! So take those stupid gifs and shove ’em. Take that undefeated streak you bragged about as if it meant anything, and shove it. Take all those claims that you’d walk outta tonight as the SAP International Tag Team champions and … you know what to do.
Annie shakes her head in disdain as TCB takes over.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Then go back to whatever piss poor training school churned out you and the rest of the indiscernible crop of cocky little shits that currently populate the wrestling scene … and ask for your money back. Because they failed you, sweeties. They did not adequately prepare you for the big leagues. So go back and learn some humility, learn some respect, learn some new moves, and try and get an ounce of charisma while you’re at it…
ANNIE ZELLOR: Then show it to someone who cares!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And that’s not us. But since you can’t claim to be undefeated anymore, just go back to bragging about who you interviewed in some cesspit of a promotion. Maybe reconsider challenging for these titles again, like you did with the NKP tag titles. Nobody will think any less of you for running away from a challenge, sweeties…
The SBWC members look at each other and laugh again.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Except anyone who respects tag wrestling or those titles. But Wood & Reed, you’re at the back of the line. And as long as we hold these belts, you’re not gonna get anywhere near them. 'Cause right now, and say it with me, tick...tick...boom!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: You're fucking done...
ANNIE ZELLOR: They've learned the hard way that we're not here to mess around. We mighta just signed up to be guest stars, to have one match and go from there. But then we became champions, and then SAP became our playground. And those two ... they're not coming back to play any time soon. But for now, that’s one match down, one win in the bag, and just No Man’s Land to look forward to…
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And the perfect opportunity to secure our places in the Great American Grand Prix.
ANNIE ZELLOR: And get a chance to win the Great American title, and $250,000.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And a shot at Brendan Samuels and his National Championship…
They look at each other again, with devilish glints in their eyes; the SBWC are familiar with The Kraken from their time together in NKP, although they’re yet to face him in singles action. So the prospect excites them.
ANNIE ZELLOR: We’ve already beat the ‘most hyped team’ in SAP, now we’re turning our sights to the rest of you. ‘Cause the Small Boob Wrecking Crew didn’t come here to do a halfass job. These belts are just the start, so Brendan, keep an eye on us, ‘cause we’re coming for you!
With that, Annie pulls a #grrface, complete with the devil horns, before the SBWC members leave with all four tag belts in tow.
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No Man’s Land
The ring crew jumps up and begins to take the ropes off as the cage is brought out to the ringside area.
Jackson: Alright everyone while the rings are currently under construction for our main event I will go over the rules one last time. Two people will enter the cage to start. A new competitor enters every minute until everyone has entered the cage. The ways which one can be eliminated are pin, submission, knockout, referee stoppage, and of course thrown out the cage openings. The cage is the length of the two rings and has a top on it. To make it easier for competitors to eliminate each other the ropes are removed from the ring and there are six openings cut along the cage. Weapons are allowed. Avery Quinn claims this is a match that will change wrestling. All I know I can tell you is that this is a match that will surely be painful for everyone involved. What the wrestlers are fighting for tonight is that the winner of this match with be automatically placed into the finals of the Great American Grand Prix. The previous twelve competitors who were eliminated will qualify for the Great American Grand Prix. The finals will be held at our show next month where the winner will be guaranteed a National title shot anytime of their choosing.
The rings are all set for “No Man’s Land”. The crowd is as excited as can be as they await who will be the first entrants in the match. Isabelle sits at the announce table with the guys as she has her phone in one hand and a microphone in the other waiting for the text to announce the first two competitors.
Isabelle: Starting the “No Man’s Land” match will be Bloody Mary and Vince Steel!
The crowd has its mixed reactions as Mary and Vince make their way through the crowd. They each enter the ring through a different hole cut through the cage and it's on. Mary tries to blindside Vince with a quick attack but Steel isn't having it and shoves Mary across the ring. She quickly gets back to her feet and charges him again only to eat a clothesline.
Isabelle: Entering next….Aspen Bae!
Aspen rushes through the crowd and slides into the ring. She jumps onto the back of Steel. Vince grabs at her head trying to pull her over his head but it gives Mary enough time to drive a knee into his gut. Vince shoves Mary back again and then runs backwards into the cage making Aspen break free.
Isabelle: Entering next….Heidi Thompson!
Heidi soon enters the ring and goes after the closest person to her which happens to be Mary. Aspen is on the receiving end of a few blows from Steel and doesn't look to be very happy with it. Mary counters Heidi’s attack and then rams her head first into the cage.
Isabelle: Entering next….Ashley Maldano!
Ashley makes her way to the ring and slides in. Steel drops Bae and then turns his attention to Ashley. The crowd gets worked up remembering their in ring confrontation next month. Just as it looks like the two are about to go at it Mary blasts Ashley from behind and sends her to the mat. Bae and Heidi then attack Steel.
Isabelle: Entering next….Tricia Reinhardt!
Tricia slides into the ring and tries going after anything that's moving. She lands a few strikes but gets cut down by Ashley. Aspen then follows up with a knee drop onto Tricia. Heidi grabs Aspen by her gear and then throws her into the cage.
Isabelle: Entering next….Felix Vialpando!
The reigning North Atlantic champion walks around the ring one time before entering the area with the least amount of congestion. Heidi runs after Felix and eats a clothesline for it. Mary is next to try Felix but he lands a combo and shoves her back into the cage. Felix gets turned around and doesn't see the hulking frame of Vince Steel headed his way. Steel sends Felix to the mat with a hard club to the back.
Isabelle: Entering next….Nari Chang!
Nari enters the ring and the North Korean powerhouse drops a few of the women with clotheslines before coming face to face with Vince Steel. The two being no strangers begin to slug it out. Vince starts to get an advantage but then Ashley and Felix attack Steel from behind. Nari sees her chance and goes to body slam the big man but he shifts his weight while she's lifting him and Nari falls to the mat. Vince lays on top of her for the cover but only gets a two.
Isabelle: Entering next….Mark Storm!
Storm enters the ring and gets preoccupied with fighting off Aspen and Heidi. Steel is back to his feet and looks for Ashley and Felix but each of them is now engaged with Mary and Tricia. So Vince pulls up Nari and throws her into the cage. Storm smashes Aspen and Heidi’s heads together with the double noggin knocker and then makes his way to Steel.
Isabelle: Entering next….The Crimson Baroness!
TCB walks to the ring with a bat in hand. She slides in and quickly drops Mary, Aspen, Heidi, and Ashley with quick shots. Tricia tries to sneak up on TCB only for her to turn around and catch her right in the breadbasket with the bat. TCB then shoves her back and she bumps right into Vince Steel who throws her through one of the openings in the cage.
Isabelle: Tricia Reinhardt has been eliminated! Entering next….Arnaud Smirnov!
Smirnov rushes to the ring with an arm full of kendo sticks. Once inside the cage he drops them all but one and starts cracking everyone he can in the skull. Smirnov’s rampage is over when he has laid out everyone who wasn't leaning against the cage taking a breather.
Isabelle: Entering next….Joey Ortega!
Joey runs to the ring like a bat out of hell and tackles his former teammate Smirnov to the ground. To the cheer of the fans Ortega is unleashing a series of wild strikes, raining each one down with purpose. Even those around them in the cage seem to let it go on knowing the history here and turn their attention to each other. The Baroness turns her attention to Vince Steel. She swings the bat for his gut but Vince catches it and pulls it out from her hands. The East side beast then breaks it over his knee and tosses it out of the cage.
Isabelle: Entering next….CJ Cross!
CJ enters the ring as a ball of excitement as he makes his SAP debut. He teams up with Heidi who is working over Bloody Mary in a corner. Steel lands a chokeslam on TCB knocking the breath out of her. Mark Storm sends Felix into the cage with an exploder suplex but then Storm himself is sent in head first when he catches a knee to the back from Ashley.
Isabelle: Entering next….Alan Envy!
Envy enters the ring and already has a game plan as he goes after the first person he sees on the mat which happens to be Aspen Bae. Envy lifts her up and drives her across his knee for a backbreaker. Mary has worked her way out of the corner and picks Heidi up ramming her into the bare turnbuckle pole.
Isabelle: Entering next….Gabriel Laroux!
Laroux enters the ring and gets into it with Al Envy which gives Aspen a chance to get a needed breather. However that doesn't turn out the way she wants it too when she bumps right into Vince Steel. Vince drives a knee into her gut and then throws her out of the cage.
Isabelle: Aspen Bae has been eliminated! Entering next….Asmodeus Bael!
Bael slides in and saves Smirnov from further beating by Ortega. The two then begin a massive beatdown on the former leader of Hellfire Club. Laroux drops Envy and then rushes over to help Ortega fend off their common enemy. Storm is working over Maldano while Felix is doing all he can to prevent Mary from trying to bite his face.
Isabelle: Entering next….Clue!
Clue slides in and lands a few right hands on Heidi before dropping her with a clothesline. CJ is then sent to the mat with a lariat. Nari Chang is the next to eat a lariat from Clue. The tables then turn however as Vince Steel drops Clue with a lariat of his own.
Isabelle: Entering next….Romeo King!
Romeo enters the ring and goes right after Vince Steel. Romeo might have been trying to prove a point to the roster but he did it with the wrong person. Steel eats a few hard strikes and then places Romeo in an iron claw. Soon Romeo is in the air and sent to the mat with the “Hand of Steel”. Vince goes for the cover and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Romeo King has been eliminated! Entering next….Raven Monetta!
Raven slides into the ring and sticks close to the cage wall. Waiting for her chance to interject herself into the match. Nari Chang sends Storm to the mat with a suplex while Felix drives a boot into the ribs of a grounded Heidi. Mary is driving her boot into the throat of CJ. Bael and Smirnov are still engaged in battle with Ortega and Laroux.
Isabelle: Entering next….Celeste!
A “Celeste is awesome” chant breaks out as she makes the save for CJ by sending Mary to the mat with a shoulder tackle. She then helps him up but it leaves her a sitting duck for Raven to attack from behind. Mary then brushes herself off and goes right back after CJ.
Isabelle: Entering next….Annie Zellor!
Annie hits the ring and meets up with The Baroness and the two go off. They start grabbing everyone around and putting the hurt on them. Vince Steel tries to put a stop to it but even he can't as TCB sends him to a knee with a dropkick to the back of the knee and Annie follows up with a step up enziguri. Raven Monetta happens to be the person who showed up at the wrong time as Annie put a boot to her chest which sent her back far enough for TCB to grab her and toss her out of the cage.
Isabelle: Raven Monetta has been eliminated! Entering next….Malaya Diyosa!
Malaya enters and her and Nari go right after the Small Boob Wrecking Crew. The two seem to be evenly matched for the moment but then CJ and Celeste get involved and it's a six person skirmish in the middle of one of the rings. Soon everyone gets drawn to the chaos and the crowd loves it.
Isabelle: Entering next….Stone Hemingway!
Stone gets to the ring quickly and takes over for Gabe in fighting Bael and Arnaud. Laroux then turns his attention to the big brawl and singles out Felix. Celeste soon finds herself leaned up against the cage near an opening by Nari Chang but CJ makes the save. Vince Steel has separated himself from the massive brawl in the center of one ring and makes his way to the empty center of the other. He gets a running start and just bulrushes the group taking nearly all of them down.
Isabelle: Entering next….Desmond Masters!
As Masters enters the ring most of the people in it are down so he takes a risk. He jumps up onto the turnbuckle and then as people start getting up he lands a 630 senton onto the crowd below. The crowd pops for the high flying move. Masters gets to his feet and plays the crowd which leaves him open. When he turns around Stone Hemingway throws Joey Ortega head first at Masters catching him with a brutal headbutt.
Isabelle: Entering next….Cailey Carter!
The always bubbly Cailey Carter enters the ring and squared up with Malaya Diyosa before Nari Chang came rushing to her rescue. SBWC are ganging up on Mark Storm. A group of five people are trying to work Vince Steel towards a hole in the door but he keeps fighting them off.
Isabelle: Entering next….Veronica Taylor!
Taylor slides into the ring and quickly blends into the crowd doing short sneak attacks on whoever she gets the chance too. Laroux and Maldano now find themselves engaged in battle while Storm has managed to get free from Annie just to catch a boot from Al Envy. Vince has fought off his crowd of attackers and is just left with Heidi Thompson who he grabs by the hair and tosses out of the cage.
Isabelle: Heidi Thompson has been eliminated! Entering next….Rachel Redding!
The always cunning Redding slides in and starts to pick at people which completely fits her style of wrestling. Veronica Taylor has now been sidelined by Clue who then gets attacked by Gabe. Mary sneaks up and grabs TCB from behind and rubs her face into the cage. Annie ends up making the save but the damage is done as The Crimson Baroness becomes the first person to be busted open in the match.
Isabelle: Entering next….Brandon Banks!
BB enters the ring and is afraid of no man. He starts working over everyone in his path. On the other side Vince Steel starts doing the same thing. Vince clears a path and runs right for Banks but BB leaps into the air with a picture perfect dropkick causing the crowd to yell “You MAD?!”. Steel is dazed but he doesn't go down. Ashley Maldano then gets involved as she hits a diving clothesline from one of the turnbuckle posts that hits Steel in the back of the head dropping him to his knees. Banks sees his chance and nails Vince with a “Bank Shot”. Banks goes for a cover and the crowd is live with excitement. But it's accidentally broken up by Veronica Taylor and Desmond Masters who trip over them while fighting with each other.
Isabelle: Entering next….Tyson Braddock!
Tyson joins the fight against Joey and Stone giving Hellfire Club the advantage again. Envy and Storm go from fighting each other to fending off an attack from the Satsujin. Masters gets back to his feet and then eats a “Bank Shot” from Banks who then tosses him out of the cage.
Isabelle: Desmond Masters has been eliminated! Entering next….Bernhardt Van DenBerg!
The largest man in the match makes his way into the cage and a number of people all try to attack him quickly but he tosses them off with ease. He then meets up with the rest of Hellfire Club. With all of HC now inside the cage they go after everyone. Bernhardt leads the way and everyone behind picks up the pieces. Asmodeus launches Malaya out of the cage while Tyson is right behind him sending out Nari. Bernhardt tosses out a worn down Mark Storm. Arnaud gets hold of Clue and tosses him out of the ring. Al Envy tries to slow things down and goes right after Bael but BVD doesn't let that last for long before he tosses him out. Braddock and Smirnov then toss out Celeste and CJ. Bael soon tosses out Cailey Carter and Bernhardt sends Veronica out of the ring.
Isabelle: Malaya Diyosa, Nari Chang, Mark Storm, Clue, Al Envy, Celeste, CJ Cross, Cailey Carter, and Veronica Taylor have been eliminated! Entering next….Adalynn Duncan!
Addy gets to the ring and finds Rachel. Joey, Stone, and Gabe group together while Banks, Felix, and Ashley do the same. SBWC also band together. Steel and Mary who have been jnnthis match since the beginning are staying to the sides catching a breather. Hellfire Club finds themselves in the center of the cage and the wolves are closing in. Joey is the first to charge in going right after Bael. Soon everyone then follows. HC can't really deal with the numbers but they still fight with everything they have. Bernhardt fends off two people at a time. Braddock gets a hold of TCB and connects with a “Deathplex” sending her flying into the cage. Arnaud is the first to fall to the mat after a group attack from Banks, Ashley, and Felix.
Isabelle: Entering next….Nikolas Thoreau!
Thoreau enters the ring and joins in the assault on HC not wanting to be the odd man out. Bernhardt kicks it up a notch and starts dropping people left and right to defend the group. Things take a different turn however as Tyson and Arnaud stand near an opening in the cage, Joey gets a running start and throws himself at the two sending all three through the opening and to the floor.
Isabelle: Tyson Braddock, Arnaud Smirnov, and Joey Ortega have been eliminated. Entering next….Ramsey Bodach!
As Ramsey enters the ring the battle against Hellfire Club has dissolved as everyone is at each other's throats again. However it isn't long until Vince, Stone, Bernhardt, and Ramsey all meet in the center of the ring. The four behemoths start trading blows. Everyone around them figures it's smarter to just let them murder each other. Ramsey being the freshest gets the upper hand on everyone. Stone and Bernhardt get sent back into the cage while Vince is left standing but dazed. Ramsey heads for the ropes and rebounds. To the surprise of everyone in the cage and the crowd Vince Steel grabs Bodach and gorilla presses him into the air. Steel then presses him up and down slamming the back of Bodach into the top of the cage. He then hurls Ramsey forward into the arms of Stone and Bernhardt who fall back into the cage causing it to stretch and bubble out while making a small tear before they fall to the mat.
Isabelle: Entering next….Masaru Inoue!
Inoue slides in and is quickly greeted with a fist by Mary. Laroux is working over Banks in the corner while Thoreau and Felix are engaged. SBWC is finding themselves on the losing end of an exchange with Redding and Duncan. Thoreau is introducing himself to Felix by way of fist. Vince was trying to catch a breather but Ashley won't have none of that.
Isabelle: Entering next….Nick Redfield!
Nick enters in still a bit worn from his match before but he doesn't want to show it. He runs around the ring landing forearms on opponents until Banks cuts him off and begins to lay into him. Bodach is back to his feet and he finds himself immersed into a battle with Stone. Bael and Bernhardt hide in a corner and fight off anyone who even dares to come close.
Isabelle: Entering next….Cappadonna!
Cappadonna slides in an works her way into the fight against SBWC. However Adalynn and Rachel aren't looking for help and soon Cappadonna finds herself on the receiving end. On the other end of the cage Gabe is finding himself in a bit of trouble. He's paired up with Vince and Steel isn't letting him off easy. Steel grabs hold of the head of Laroux and sends him to the mat with the “Hand of Steel”. Vince goes for the cover and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Gabriel Laroux has been eliminated! Entering next….Cassidy Carter!
Cassidy enters the ring and joins the fight between Inoue and Mary. Nikolas Thoreau finds himself in a bit of trouble as Brandon Banks takes the upper hand in their pairing. Banks then connects with a “Bank Shot” catching Thoreau off guard and he goes stumbling back into the arms of Annie and TCB who toss him out of the cage.
Isabelle: Nikolas Thoreau has been eliminated! Entering next….Xavier Laroux!
Xavier gets a pop from the crowd and goes right after Vince Steel. Vince fights hard but it's evident that he's getting tired. Xavier starts landing a body combo pinning Steel up against the cage. Nick Redfield breaks it up when he catches Xavier with a hard yakuza kick to the face. Ashley now finds herself trying to keep Carter at bay and winds up tossing her into the cage.
Isabelle: Entering next….Charlie Reed!
Charlie enters the ring and attacks TCB from behind which causes Annie to whip him into the cage. Redfield shoves Xavier into the cage and then Stone shows up and drops Nick with a lariat. Ramsey Bodach isn't messing around as he throws Cappadonna out through one of the openings in the cage to the floor.
Isabelle: Cappadonna has been eliminated! Entering next….Nora Harris!
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The smallest person in the match takes a breath and then slides into the ring. Nora uses her speed and cunning to elude her opponents while still being able to land shots here and there. She knows this is a game of survival. Nick Redfield finds that out the hard way when he is sent to the floor by Felix Vialpando.
Isabelle: Nick Redfield has been eliminated! Entering next….Jillian Clay!
Jillian enters the ring and goes after Ashley Maldano who is starting to look worse for the wear. Brandon Banks finds himself fending off Inoue and the SBWC has ganged up on Vince Steel. Ramsey Bodach finds himself getting picked at by Adalynn and Rachel.
Isabelle: Entering next….Dickie Harter!
The young man enters the ring full steam and goes right into a fight with Charlie Reed and Xavier Laroux. Cassidy Carter is working over Felix. Nora has paired up with SBWC as they try to get to Asmodeus through Bernhardt. Ashley and Brandon seem to be picking up where they left last show. Ramsey and Vince have also picked back up with the titans each trying to eliminate the other. Stone then goes after both of them but ends up paying for it as he winds up tossed out.
Isabelle: Stone Hemingway has been eliminated! Entering next….Jessica Nitoh!
The crowd pops as Jess enters the ring and quickly rushes to the aid of Xavier. The two fight off Dickie and Charlie and then turn their attention to joining in on the attack against Bael and Bernhardt. Ashley, Felix, Jillian, Nora, Cassidy, Charlie, and Dickie turn their attention to Vince and Ramsey. The group attacks both. Vince manages to land on the mat somewhat safely but Ramsey doesn't suffer the same fate and is sent out to the floor below.
Isabelle: Ramsey Bodach has been eliminated! Entering next….Tommy Evans!
Tommy enters the ring and sets his sights on the large group of people already too close to the opening in the cage. While they seem to be too preoccupied with trying to get Vince out of the ring Tommy stalks his prey for a moment then sneaks in and tosses out Jillian. However this turns the attention to him and he quickly goes on the defensive.
Isabelle: Jillian Clay has been eliminated! Entering next….Lilah Reed!
Lilah enters the ring and her and Charlie switch their attention to a clearly beat up SBWC. They pounce hard and try to avenge the loss they suffered earlier. TCB is bloodied and and hurting. She rakes the eyes of Lilah which stops her but then Charlie goes at her even harder. Annie goes to pull him off but Lilah grabs her legs and prevents it. Charlie tosses The Baroness out of the ring. Annie isn't taking this and pulls Lilah up and shoves her into Charlie who was standing too close to the edge and he drops off of the apron.
Isabelle: Charlie Reed and The Crimson Baroness have been eliminated! Entering next….Geki Nitoh!
Geki jumps right into the ring and heads right for HC who at this point are not doing well in trying to fight off the crowd. Geki rushes in with a head full of steam staying true to his warrior attitude. However he jumps up right into the grip of Bernhardt. Bael yells something to him in German and Bernhardt throws Geki into one of the bare turnbuckle posts and an audible crack is heard. Geki grabs at his arm and is in an incredible amount of pain. Jess quickly rushes to his side. Bernhardt goes to try and grab him again but a large number of wrestlers form a wall between them. A referee slides into the ring and throws up the “x”. The medical crew slides into the ring and the match is paused for the moment. The camera gets close to try and head what can be said as they look over the first National champion. “It's broke” are the words heard by SAP’s head of medical Dr. Rosenberg. Jess is fighting back tears as she tells Geki it's going to be alright. They remove Geki from the cage and Jess stands on the apron. She tells Xavier to get them for this and jumps down to follow her husband.
Isabelle: Geki and Jessica Nitoh have been eliminated.
The crowd is dead silent as they aren't sure how to feel or what to say.
Isabelle: Entering next….Tyberius King!
The crowd pops like crazy for this previously unnamed entrant. Ty stops Jess and Geki and gives them some words before he runs right into the ring. He goes right after Asmodeus and no one stops him. Ty lays into him heavy and starts grating his face on the cage. Bernhardt charges at Ty but Xavier tries to divert him. Laroux gets shoulder blocked out of the way but then out of nowhere Vince Steel tackles Bernhardt to the mat saving Ty. King pulls up a bloodied Bael and brings him to an opening in the cage and tosses him out. Ty jumps out right after him and the two have to be separated from brawling while the crowd is going nuts.
Isabelle: Asmodeus Bael and Tyberius King have been eliminated! Entering last! Izzy Anders!
The crowd goes nuts for the mystery competitor and Izzy makes her way to the ring but not before throwing some shade Ty’s way as they pass each other. Anders slides into the ring and doesn't waste any time on giving a beating to the first person she sees. Dickie Harter is in the wrong place at the wrong time and takes a whooping from Izzy before she tosses him out of the cage.
Isabelle: Dickie Harter has been eliminated!
While most of the people left are all fighting amongst each other with some focusing more on Bernhardt, Xavier and Lilah pair off. Xavier works her over for a bit and then hits her with a superkick right to the gut that sends her to a seated position. Xavier winds up and hits “The Addiction”. Xavier goes for the cover and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Lilah Reed has been eliminated.
Izzy being the freshest person in the match is still getting the better of anyone she comes into contact with. Banks and Evans find themselves in a back and forth affair near an opening in the cage. On the other side of the ring Cassidy Carter is trying to fight off Redding and Duncan who keep edging her closer to an opening in the cage. Finally the numbers game is just too much and they throw her out of the cage.
Isabelle: Cassidy Carter has been eliminated!
Felix, Ashley, Annie, Nora, Tommy, Adalynn, and Rachel are all now focused on getting Bernhardt out of the ring. They all barrage him with strikes. They then grab some of the kendo sticks around the ring that haven't been used and start whaling away at him. He tries to fight back but there's just to many. Vince Steel then comes in and seals the deal by hitting a shoulder block that sends him crashing to the outside.
Isabelle: Bernhardt Van DenBerg has been eliminated!
Avery Quinn is then seen by the announce table and he tells Ox to get the ring crew to put weapons into the ring. They lift up the apron and begin to slide in chairs, tables, trash cans, kendo sticks, barbed wire board, and for some reason Aiden puts in a toaster. People instantly begin to scramble for things that will help them in this final stretch. Bloody Mary picks up the toaster and launches it into the face of Masaru Inoue. It catches him off guard and he turns away for a second holding his face. As he turns back to Mary he has a cut on his forehead that's spilling a small amount of blood. Mary charges him and they begin to go back and forth in a wild brawl. Inoue clubs her over a few times and then lifts Mary in the air for a powerbomb on the barbed wire board. He then covers her for a pin and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Bloody Mary has been eliminated!
Izzy is paired up with Annie and tries to throw her from the cage but Zellor’s grip is too strong to break her from the cage. She looks and sees that Duncan and Redding have separated. Izzy picks up a chair and hurls it at the back of Duncan’s head. It causes her to stumble a few steps forward towards an opening in the cage. Izzy gets a running start and hits a dropkick sending Duncan falling forward out of the cage. Redding catches the end of this and charges at Izzy who then monkey flips her out of the cage.
Isabelle: Adalynn Duncan and Rachel Redding have been eliminated!
Nora Harris is doing more running around the ring at this point than actually attacking anyone. Trying to avoid any situations that would remove her from the match. She meets that situation in the form of Vince Steel. Steel lifts up Harris and throws her towards an opening in the cage. But somehow Nora evades elimination by grabbing the cage. She then climbs to the roof of it and hangs there. Steel goes to grab her but is attacked from behind from Inoue. Vince turns to Inoue and grabs him by the throat and then chokeslams him out of an opening in the cage.
Isabelle: Masaru Inoue has been eliminated!
Felix walks around the ring trying to catch a breath after being in the match for so long. He leans up against the cage when he thinks the coast is clear only for Ashley Maldano to nail him from behind with a kendo stick. Felix drops to his knees and Maldano bulldogs him to the mat. She goes for the cover but Felix kicks out. She pulls him up to his feet and then works him over to an opening in the cage. She tries shoving him out but he holds onto the cage. She starts punching his hands to get him to let go. Felix can only hold on for so long but as he's falling he grabs Maldano and pulls her down with him.
Isabelle: Felix Vialpando and Ashley Maldano have been eliminated!
Vince is now free to roam again and sees Nora still hanging from the top of the cage. He goes to grab her but she kicks him in the face. This only angers Vince and he lands a right hand right to her ribs which makes her let go. Vince catches the falling Harris but then Tommy Evans hits a dropkick to the back of Harris that sends Steel back into the cage. Nora breaks free but runs right into Tommy who uses her momentum to throw her from the cage.
Isabelle: Nora Harris has been eliminated!
Izzy shows up with chair in hand to blast Evans in the skull, busting him open. She then jams the chair into his gut. Izzy drops the chair to the mat and gives Tommy a spike ddt onto the chair. She then covers him and gets a three count.
Isabelle: Tommy Evans has been eliminated!
Annie is doing her best to try and get Xavier out of the cage. She has him pinned up against the cage but he fights her off with an elbow. She gets him pressed up on the cage and unleashes some hard right hands. She goes to pull him over to the opening again but gets caught with a “Bank Shot” from BB that sends her falling through the opening.
Isabelle: Annie Zellor has been eliminated!
The final four make their way to the middle of the ring. They all begin to exchange blows between the four of them. Izzy still the freshest is getting the best of everyone. Soon she starts working on Xavier. Brandon takes Izzy down with a yakuza kick. Steel then grabs Banks and drops him across his knee for a backbreaker. Everyone falls to the mat but Izzy is the first to stir. Right behind her is Xavier. Xavier gets to his feet first but it was a ploy from Izzy who then leaps and catches him with a 540 kick. She goes for the cover and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Xavier Laroux has been eliminated!
Izzy grabs a table and sets it up against the cage. She grabs a chair and hits Vince Steel a few times along his body. Izzy then grabs Brandon and sets him on the table. She then backs up and gets a running start but Banks stops her in her tracks with a stiff forearm. Banks then scoops up Anders and gets a running start before he dives through the table with her hitting a Death Valley driver. Banks pulls Izzy out from the corner and goes for a cover. Steel sees this and wants to make sure Izzy is gone. He piles on top of Banks and the referee makes the three count.
Isabelle: Izzy Anders has been eliminated.
Banks can audible be heard saying “get the fuck off of me” to Steel who does so. The final two circle each other for a minute. Both feeling the effects of the match. Especially Steel who's been in since the beginning. Steel lunges at Banks. Brandon goes for a “Bank Shot” but Vince uses his forearm in a type of swim move to brush it away. Steel then hits Banks a nasty lariat. Steel goes for a cover but Brandon kicks out. Steel shakes his head in anger and then pulls Banks to his feet and places him in the iron claw. He lifts Brandon into the air but Banks boots Vince right in the face which makes Steel drop him. Banks lands near the bowed out portion of the cage and uses it to pull himself up. Vince checks his face and he has blood running from his nose. Banks sees this and laughs. Banks then motions for Steel to come and get him. Steel gathers all the energy he has and gets a running start. He charges at Banks who drops at the last possible moment as Steel gores the cage. The tear near the opening rips wide from the impact and Steel goes spilling out onto the floor. The crowd is going ape shit as the cage wall is just left hanging. Banks gets up to his knees and just smiles as he points to his head.
Isabelle: Vince Steel has been eliminated! You winner of “No Man’s Land”, Brandon Banks!
Brandon gets to his feet as the medical staff checks on Vince. He raises his arms in the air to a very mixed reaction as some people feel the need to just applaud the man on the sheer brutality of the match alone.
Winner: Brandon Banks
Jackson: What a match we just witnessed!
Judd: I've seen a lot of things in my career but that surely was a twist on something familiar.
Chris: Why the fuck did that guy give them a toaster? And where did he get it?
Jackson: One thing that's for sure is that Brandon Banks has just put himself one step closer to a shot at the National championship and I'm sure he's looking forward to it. Thank you to everyone who has joined us here tonight. We will see you in a few weeks when we start coverage of the Great American Grand Prix!
Sitting at the announce table is Jackson, Chris, and Judd along with Aiden in his recliner right next to them.
Jackson: Hello everyone and welcome too….can't believe I'm saying this….”Goddamn Justin Trudeau is an attractive man”.
Chris: Man if I looked like that imagine all the girls I could score.
Judd: Maybe you should just worry on calling the action in the ring.
Chris: Nah, that's your job. I'm just here to look good.
Judd: I thought that was his job?
Kover points to Aiden who is wearing a half shirt that just says “handsome”.
Chris: Ugh, I hate him so much.
Jackson: How about we save the hate for the ring and get this show started!
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Previously Recorded:
Yasmeen Sherazi is seen going over some production notes with her camera crew as they test out their equipment for the night's show. Her head snaps over her right shoulder as she catches Frankie Morrison and the recently crowned WCS International Champion, Chris Madison walking into the Moncton Coliseum. Seizing the moment to grab an interview, Sherazi rushes towards the pair with her camera crew trying their best to keep up.
Yasmeen Sherazi: Excuse me! Frankie Morrison! Chris Madison! Could I please just get a moment of your time?
Frankie Morrison and Chris Madison put on the brakes and turn towards the frantic voice of Spirit and Pride Wrestling’s backstage interviewer. Frankie tugs on the lapels of his black pinstriped suit jacket and fastens the top button as he greets Yasmeen Sherazi with an ear to ear grin. Madison stands shoulder to shoulder with his manager, stone faced and clutching the WCS International Championship that’s draped over his shoulder.
Yasmeen Sherazi: First of all, thank you and welcome to Spirit and Pride Wrestling!
Frankie Morrison: The pleasure is all ours…
Yasmeen Sherazi: Tonight, Chris, you’re making your SAP debut by defending the WCS International Championship against our very own, Nick Redfield. This match kind of just came together out of the blue…
Chris Madison: I’m a firm believer that the champion makes the championship… After beating Rachel Redding at Global Frontier Six, I told Frankie to find me a challenger. It didn’t take long, because Nick Redfield jumped at the opportunity. My goal has always been making whatever championship I’ve held throughout my seventeen year career sought after by being a fighting champion and never shying away from defending it. So now here I am, on HIS turf, making my SAP debut, defending MY WCS International Championship!
Madison pauses, allowing for Yasmeen Sherazi to continue with her interview.
Yasmeen Sherazi: Anyone that follows you closely knows that you keep a very hectic travel schedule; just yesterday you were in Tokyo for a match against Chandler Scott for the GPC World Heavyweight Championship at NJFC’s Pride of Puroresu. It wouldn’t be that farfetched to think that might give Nick Redfield a leg up in tonight’s championship match.
Madison smirked, already expecting his schedule to become a conversation peice.
Chris Madison: Traveling takes a toll on your body. Competing at a high level on back to back nights could break a man. But I’m not just some kid trying to find his break into the business. I’ve been at this for seventeen years. My body is conditioned to consistently compete at a high level, night in and night out. This is business as usual for me. Nick Redfield said he’s always ready for a fight… I hope so, because I’m always ready for war!!
Yasmeen Sherazi keeps the interview flowing by turning her attention to relatively quiet mouthpiece, Frankie Morrison.
Yasmeen Sherazi: Frankie, We’ve seen you and Nick Redfield go back and forth leading up to this match…
Madison reaches out, patting Frankie on the chest as he shook his head from side to side, drawing Yasmeen’s attention and interrupting her train of thought.
Chris Madison: I’ve always given Frankie the green light when it comes interactions with my opponents on social media. Matches are won inside that ring, not through petty exchanges on Twitter. But if you get flustered from back and forth banter with a manager, you’re in no position to step in the squared circle with me…
Madison turns his attention to the cameraman, glaring into the camera lens as if Frankie Morrison and Yasmeen Sherzi weren’t standing with them.
Chris Madison: Nick, instead of worrying about trying to kick my manager’s teeth down his throat, you should be more concerned about trying to take this out of my hands!
Chris slaps the main plate of the WCS International Championship.
Chris Madison: I’m not the kind of guy you want to take lightly. A misstep with me could cost you your budding career. Ignore Frankie, he’s harmless and is successfully trying to get in your head. I’ve go no grudge with you. There’s no agenda other than showcasing the WCS International Championship in a hard fought match that’ll leave the fans wanting more. But putting your hands on my manager is sealing your death wish. Don’t make me take your career from you…
Chris stares for a second while gritting his teeth. He turns away from the camera and begins walking off with Frankie Morrison following close behind. Yasmeen Sherazi looks into the, wide-eyed from the intensity of Chris Madison’s reaction.
Yasmeen Sherazi: For two men who’ve never met inside a ring before, tonight’s WCS International Championship match is shaping up to be a war that SAP wrestling fans may never forget!!
After flashing a picture perfect smile, the feed cuts away from Yasmeen Sherazi.
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Reiko Aguilar is pacing back and forth in Phoenix Quagliaterre's office with the look of pure aggravation. Phoenix is sitting at her desk, massaging her temples while staring down at her desk. Reiko is going on and on about something and it appears the Investor is trying to provide a listening ear but is distracted with a swirl of thoughts while thinking about her own problems.
Reiko Aguilar: So... you MEAN to tell me dat it's all.... legal? Like, aint nothin i can do about it??
Phoenix Quagliaterre: Reiko... you are acting as if your cousins are minors or underage. They are legal. Therefore any paperwork that they sign, is legal... so not sure why you are trying to push this illegal binding conspiracy or whatever. This is not a cult, this is a business. They read the paperwork, they signed willingly. Now, I get that you are very protective of your cousins... BUT this is what they want to do. This is how they choose to make their living. Never know, they might see it's not what they want to do after all and quit. But until then.... Roxanne and Foxanne Aguilar are legally professional wrestlers for Spirit and Pride Wrestling.
Reiko Aguilar: Aint there sumn you can do doe, Phe? Like... fire em. Or... get them positions helpin out backstage.
Phoenix Quagliaterre: I would love to help you out and do that but, until they come to me saying they are no longer interested in being professional wrestlers and they feel they got in over their heads? My hands are tied. Now... you can look at the positive side of things. You are my assistant here. Meaning, you can keep an eye on them. You should be relieved about that and look at the pro of the situation.
Reiko sighs heavily with a shake of her head, not wanting to agree with Phoenix nor liking the idea of her little cousins wrestling but she realized at this point, there was absolutely nothing she could really do.
Reiko Aguilar: Ok... fine, you right. Ima just... Ima just have to get over it.
Phoenix Quagliaterre: That means no threatening them to stay away from the shows, Reiko. I understand they didn't have a match tonight and i was nice enough not to add them to No Man's Land, but you can't be trying to keep them away from their place of business. As much as you don't like it, you have to accept and respect. Sometimes.. we are often put in situations where we have to do things that we do not want to do... for the sacrifice of making someone happy. Let them be adults, Reiko. Be there for them, support them. You should be on the phone right now calling them and speaking with them right now.
Thinking over Phoenix's words, Reiko slowly nodded her head as she pulled her phone out of the right pocket of her cargo pants and headed for the door to exit as Phoenix calls out to her.
Phoenix Quagliaterre: Oh and can you please shut the door behind you? And make sure to tell security that I am not accepting visits for the night nor do I want to be disturbed.
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Brandon Banks was seen making his way to the arena dressed in all black everything, but there was something missing from Banks’ ensemble.
The International Tag Team titles.
The frustration was clear in Banks’ eyes, but this didn’t stop Valentín Hernández from stopping the hall of fame wrestler and asking him the hard hitting questions.
“Brandon… this is the first we’ve seen you since you and Felicity lost the Interna---”
“Shut the f*ck up, bruh. First of all, I ain’t lost them shits. Felicity did. And who we lost them to? That makes it even worse.”
Brandon slid his hands through his blonde locks and stared blankly ahead of himself.
“But tonight? Tonight ain’t about the International tag team titles, and it sure as f*ck isn’t about my sister or the Itty Bitty Titty Committee. It’s about two things, Valentino. One: me winning No Man’s Land, and two: redemption.”
Banks continued by bringing up that the defeat to Brendon Samuels had been eating at him since it happened, and tonight? He was taking the first step in proving it was nothing more than a fluke and ring rust on his part.
“I win No Man’s Land. I beat Brendon Samuels because there ain’t another ninja on this roster that can. Then I make THAT title as prestigious as the International Tag Titles, and the entire World learns Brandon Banks?” he smirked, “Is far from done.”
Banks took a jab at the name of the event and called it ridiculous, but stated that ain’t shit worse than wrestling in New Brunswick before he made his way to his locker room.
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The SAP cameras cut to Celeste Spirit as she walks down the halls, dressed in a business suit with clipboard dutifully tucked under her arm. The thick horn-rimmed glasses and pen jutting out from behind her ear causes a cheer from the fans. As anyone who has also watched Empire knows, she is here for SAPs very own North Atlantic Champion.
Celeste stops at the locker room door and knocks. Soon the voice of Felix Vialpando is heard.
Felix: “Who is it?!”
Celeste: “Your friendly neighborhood official note taker.”
She replies in a sweet voice with a chuckle. Felix calls back, telling her to come in. Celeste pushes through the door and begins talking immediately.
Celeste: “I have the notes on so many of the people that will be in No Man's Land that I don't know if we will have the time to go thru it all but we can focus on the tougher ones at least…”
Celeste trails off as she notices Felix sitting hunched over a notepad of his own…scribbling madly.
Celeste: “Mr. Vialpando. You…you're writing again. Is your hand healed?”
Felix sighs. Definitely bothered that he has to interrupt his writing to answer her. He doesn't even look at Celeste.
Felix: “Yes. Its healed.”
Celeste: “Oh. I um…that's good. I'm glad its better. Did you still want to see my notes?”
Felix reaches his arm back and gestures for her to give them to him, still without looking back. Celeste removes the notes from her clipboard and hands them over.
Celeste: “Okay here you go. I can see you're pretty busy. We have so many opponents to deal with…even each other. So I guess I'll let you be?”
Felix: “Fine. Fine.”
Celeste: “Right. So um, I guess if you don't need me I'll head out. Do you…still need my help, Felix?”
Celeste waits by the door and looks hopefully back at the North Atlantic Champion. Felix shuffles all the papers together in his hands.
Felix: “I'll think about it Celeste. Okay?”
Celeste: “Okay. Mr. Vialpando.”
With that, Celeste leaves the locker room with a bit of sadness in her eyes. The scene fades out as she disappears around the corner.
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The show cuts backstage to where Aleks Parker is standing by, waiting to conduct an interview with an as yet unknown wrestler. She glances from side to side, not sure of where her guest is; a look to the camera and Aleks shrugs before … a funky 90s beat starts playing all around her. After a few seconds a figure rappels down from the rafters.
ALEKS PARKER: What the?
Clad all in black, with a baseball cap and a bandana covering their face, the figure stands next to Aleks for a second as, from the side of the shot, The Crimson Baroness strolls into view. Sure enough, Annie Zellor pulls the bandana from off her face as she starts rapping.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Yo back up now, and give these boobs room! The fuse is lit and we’re about to go boom!
Complete with the kicking motion!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Mercy, mercy, mercy me. My life is a cage but on stage I’m free! Hyped up, psyched up, ready for wil’in’, standing in a crowd of girls like an island.
TCB looks unimpressed as Annie starts dancing across the stage area towards her.
ANNIE ZELLOR: I see the one I want, I say ‘come here, cutie’. I flip her around and then I work that booty!
And, as expected, Annie does exactly what the song said. TCB looks even less impressed than before as she steps away, but not before Annie slaps her ass. Instead, Annie starts dancing with Aleks, who’s bopping along to the song.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Work the body, work work the body. Slow down girl, you’re gonna hurt somebody. Now hold up, yo, lets get one thing clear, there’s only one reason why we came here! You really done want us to tig-a-tell you wassup! You really done want us to tig-a-tell you wassup! You really done want us to tig-a-tell you wassup! We came here tonight to hear the crowd go–
BACKSTAGE STAFF: BOOM! Shake, shake, shake the room! BOOM! Shake, shake, shake the room! BOOM! Shake, shake, shake the room!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Tick! Tick! Tick! BOOM!
The music dies out there as Annie stands with folded arms, her head bopping along as Aleks Parker can’t help but give her a round of applause. The Crimson Baroness walks back into shot with all the SAP International and World Crown tag team titles, before she hands Annie hers. The duo sling the belts over their shoulders as Annie removes the baseball cap, so they’re ready for the interview to truly begin.
ANNIE ZELLOR: We even do that better than them…
TCB can’t help but giggle at that one.
ALEKS PARKER: Well that’s … that’s certainly an entrance. But ladies and gentlemen, I’m here with the reigning SAP International Tag Team Champions, The Small Boob Wrecking Crew who, in a few moments, will be defending those titles against The Reeds.
The SBWC members snicker to each other.
ALEKS PARKER: …not your favorite people in the world?
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Not even close, sweetie. But the cocky rookie act is in vogue right now, right Celeste, sweetie? Why back up what your words with actions when you can just say 'we're gonna win' in twenty different ways?
She refers to her rival-of-sorts, Celeste, who she’ll likely meet later tonight in No Man’s Land.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Come on, be fair. They’ve won, like, four matches now! Why shouldn’t they feel confident about competing for these titles against the best team in the World Crown Syndicate?
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Sweetie, do you mean the team who beat El Reinado for these belts?
She pats the World Crown tag title on her left shoulder.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And the team who beat BFB, The Swiss Italian Connection, and Project Continuum in a four way ladder match to win these belts?
She pats the SAP International Tag Team title on her right shoulder.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: The team who’s won as many tag titles as they’ve won matches? The team who’s had reigns longer than their careers?
Pause.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Yeah! But they’ve got a better hashtag than us…
Both members of the SBWC roll their eyes in unison before Annie continues speaking.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Listen up, ‘cause we’re gonna make this really simple for you. You’ve got a couple of wins over team like The Killers, and Satsujin Triad. But if you wanna stand there and make jokes about our name, go ahead – ‘cause at least we had one before last week! If you wanna make jokes about someone posting bikini pics on Twitter – go ahead and sink that low! Sing a song again, and just try to do better than me!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: But when it comes to the Small Boob Wrecking Crew, you’re not a better team than us. And whether it’s cockiness or delusion, whatever reason has lead you to believe this: we’ll knock some sense into you tonight, sweetie. Because these titles aren’t going anywhere. Your undefeated streak is coming to an abrupt end. And soon enough you’ll need to muster up some real material, some actual talent to back up the ‘hype’…
TCB rolls her eyes again.
ANNIE ZELLOR: 'Cause BFB may have made these belts International, but we were right there with them. BFB may have done more for this tag division than you ever will. But what they started, we're gonna continue. And at Global Frontier 6, along with BFB, and TSIC, and PC, we helped to solidify them, and make them the most coveted titles in the world. And with us leading this tag division, SAP is only gonna get bigger and better. Teams are gonna come from all around to face us. And then The Reeds are gonna learn the big difference between us: we’ve gots the skills to back up the hype, yo! And tomorrow morning you can tweet us an apology for being so goddamn dumb these last few weeks, and if you’re lucky we might even see it. Until then, try and keep up.
With that, the SBWC walk away with all their titles in tow, as the show cuts elsewhere.
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International Tag Team title match
Small Boob Wrecking Crew © vs. The Reeds
The bell rings and Lilah starts off for her team while Annie starts off for hers. The crowd is going nuts as the two lock up. Lilah places Zellor in a headlock but Annie doesn't stay there for long as she hits some forearms to the back and shoves Wood off into the ropes. Lilah rebounds and Annie drops to the mat. Lilah jumps over Zellor and rebounds again but this time Annie is up to her feet and sends Lilah to the mat with a dropkick.
Annie drags Lilah over to her corner and tags in TCB. Annie holds an arm up and The Baroness drives a knee into the ribs of Lilah. TCB puts Lilah in an arm wringer but she cartwheels out of it and then nails TCB with a hard forearm that causes her to stumble back. Lilah uses the time to get over to Charlie and tag him in.
Reed enters the ring and puts a boot to the gut of TCB and lifts her up for a suplex but she counters it by sliding down his back. The Baroness attempts a rear naked choke but Reed drives an elbow into the ribs of TCB. He then turns around and drives a knee into her gut which is followed by a gutwrench suplex.
Reed goes for a cover but Annie enters the ring to break it up. This causes Lilah to run in and go after Annie. Zellor gets nailed with a few hard shots but cuts Lilah off with a knee to the stomach followed up by “Shade Thrown II” (Moss Covered Three Handled Family Credenza).
Reed drops TCB with a brainbuster and then turns his attention to Annie. He grabs hold of her looking for an exploded but she elbows her way out of it. Annie then hits an enziguri that stuns Charlie. The Baroness is now back to her feet and she gets hold of Charlie only for Annie to pop right back up. The two link up and hit “Wrecked” (double team double arm ddt). TCB goes for the cover. Lilah dives for the pin attempt but Annie shoves her out of the way and Small Boob Wrecking Crew walks away with the win and their first title defense.
Winners: Small Boob Wrecking Crew
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As the camera cuts to backstage, the view picks up the sight of a black flag, the skull and crossbones proudly displayed upon it in white. As the camera pans back, it is revealed that a figure is wearing the flag like a cape, the figure having his arms outstretched like a crucifix. He spins on the spot, turning to reveal the glistening Spirit and Pride National title around his waist, a smug knowing grin upon his face and a sea of black curls upon his head.
“Through every passing day, week, month of the former champion’s reign, there were those that insulted him, they were those that challenged him, there were those that made a mockery of him. Whether at live events, television broadcasts, pay per view events or simply on social media. The list of names who took shots at the lad was endless. But, even though these jibes and insults were thrown, and the champion tried his best to either ignore them and fire back himself, there were one man who didn’t throw insults. There were one man who didn’t drag this into a war of words, who didn’t turn this into a bitching fest, who simply bided his time and concentrated on working his way through the roster in the hopes to face him. And when he did? Yer know what happened there.”
Brendan Samuels, the newly crowned SAP National champion pats the title belt around his waist proudly.
“Yer see, I didn’t need to mock the laddie, I didn’t need to follow the path that so many others were. All I needed to do was face him, fight him and beat him. All those others before either couldn’t earn a match or failed when they had the opportunity. But not me, not the Kraken. When I earned my opportunity, through skill and hard work, I brought the whole might of the ocean along with me. And the undefeatable Steel was washed away with the tide, pulled under the might of the waves and his reign was drowned out. So here I am, the great conqueror, the champion of SAP Wrestling, holding the biggest prize available.”
Samuels looks sincere for a moment.
“This is the biggest achievement of me career thus far. I’ve held tag team titles, I’ve held singles titles but to be classed and seen as the top guy in a company is something I have never had before. This is the crowning achievement of me career, maybe the biggest moment of me life. And while I fought long and hard for this, doing it the right way, the man’s way… I just want to take a moment to thank every person that has supported me along the way, thank every fan who has cheered me name, every person raised the Black Flag of the Kraken. Without yer, I wouldn’t be where I am and I wouldn’t be who I am. So thanks to yer all, yer support means the world.”
Samuels raises a fist in acknowledgement to his supporters, before taking a moment to gather his thoughts.
“I aim to be a champion that yer can be proud of, one that embodies the company's name of Spirit and Pride. But simply winning the belt isn’t gonna do that, I have to defend it against all comers, no matter who they are, what their intentions are or where they are from. And that is the hardest part of being a champion, and all that lays ahead. Tonight, The Kraken faces off with the man known as Dragon Satan, but no matter his name, his manager’s claims or anything else is gonna stop me on me path. So hoist the sails, show yer colours proudly and prepare for cannon fire, as tonight the Kraken is gonna bring the whole might of the ocean down on Dragon, and he will know my name once I am through.”
Samuels then removes his flag, raising it proudly for the camera before the scene fades away.
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The show fades into a shot of the catering area. The crowd cheers as HKW star, Celeste walks by the camera dressed in her ring gear and carrying a plate upon which pizza is stacked. She makes her way over to a table where her boyfriend and new SAP signee, Connor James Cross, sits with his own plate full of food.
Celeste: “How do you like this place so far CJ?”
CJ: “Its alright. Different than XWF for sure. This does seem like a step up though. Not major. Just more exposure which makes it helpful to me.”
Celeste takes a seat next to him. CJ plants a kiss on her cheek and she smiles back at him.
Celeste: “This is exactly what you need. Being here will give you more experience than being stuck in just one city all the time. Fighting the same people all the time is also not good. So many different competitor's come through SAP. I mean look at how many we are facing tonight in those cages.”
CJ: “Yeah it’s a bit daunting. I'm up to the task though. I'm even okay with the idea that I may have to toss you out of this thing.”
He teases. Celeste playfully slaps his chest. CJ is also in his ring gear, which means no shirt.
Celeste: “Good luck with that pal. I've already made peace with the fact that I am throwing you out. Just remember I love you.”
CJ: “Yeah, yeah. Lets save all of that until we are some of the last people in there. I don't have to explain to you the advantages of working together and watching each others backs. Lord knows you already pissed off half the people in this thing.”
CJ rolls his eyes. His work will never be done as long as his girlfriend keeps running her mouth. Which at the moment is full of pizza. But those blue eyes narrow at him just the same.
CJ: “Don't talk with your mouth full dear. I guess it means you're doing something right as they say. It's been tough to watch you do this and be stuck in Miami or Boston. But now I can be a part of it. At least a little.”
Celeste: “Mm hm. This is the life CJ. This is what we've both worked hard for. Its obvious they don't care about us in that other place we shall not name. Though I think SAP and HKW will appreciate our hard work. Even if our opponents don't.”
CJ: “Yeah. Being a champion is nice. Yet, if not a lot of people notice, then what's the point? The industry has changed a lot over the years. You and me are the future now. As well has a lot of people in this match tonight. We're all fighting for the same thing.”
Celeste: “To be the best. To have that prestige like the legends before us. Let us not let these opportunities pass us by.”
CJ: “Amen to that.”
They toast their red solo cups full of soda together and drink. The scene fades out as the young couple continue to talk.
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The show cuts to the backstage area of the Moncton Coliseum where we find Nick Redfield standing by in front of a SAP banner. Tonight’s challenger for the WCS International Championship has fire in his eyes while his posture sways. The intensity in his heart is unmistakable, illustrated by his inability to contain his excitement.
NICK REDFIELD: All we want is a chance...one opportunity on a big stage to prove that we belong. That despite the doubters...despite the nonbelievers...you are who you say you are and you can be what you say you will be. For me, that’s what tonight is all about!
“The New Standard”, who to this point could not keep from pacing back and forth in short distances, stops suddenly and turns toward the camera with a smile.
NICK REDFIELD: This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. My shot, my opportunity to prove to the world that I’m not just another guy with a rich pedigree and good looks who rested on his laurels and never ever achieved his potential. Oh no, that will not be me. Ladies and gentlemen, tonight you witness the evolution of Nick Redfield. Tonight, you will see a star born before your very own eyes. And no, I’m not talking about Chris Madison.
He chuckles as he raises a finger in the air.
NICK REDFIELD: No, if you’ve been paying attention, you already know how great Chris Madison is. The guy has competed across the globe and leaves quite the impression everywhere he goes. That’s why he’s the WCS International Champion. That’s why he is one of the most sought after opponents in professional wrestling today. I’d be lying to you right now if I did not admit I was nervous….that maybe, just maybe, I’m a little fearful of stepping into the ring with Mr. Madison. But don’t get me wrong it’s not because I fear Chris himself. No, with all due respect I understand completely what I’m up against. But it is for that very reason that I am fearful of stepping into the ring with Chris later on tonight: he’s spectacular and can very easily crush my dreams.
Nick pauses for a moment, mulling precisely how he would like to get out what he wants to say next.
NICK REDFIELD: I believe I belong in the same ring as Mr. Madison. I believe I’m a high-caliber athlete who can hold his own with a talent such the WCS International Champion. I believe great things are on the horizon for me, but everyone else?
With tongue firmly pressed in cheek, he shakes his head.
NICK REDFIELD: I’m not sure there are too many others out there who believe in me. I’ve heard everything they have to say. I’ve read the Negative Nancy comments on Twitter and reddit.
“Nicky ain’t no Ricky.”
“Star by blood, not by talent.”
“The most overrated steaming pile of dogshit to ever step foot in a wrestling ring.”
Nick, dejected, rolls his eyes.
NICK REDFIELD: I HAVE TO PROVE THEM WRONG! There are no ifs, no buts for me, tonight is a must. To showcase who I truly am. To showcase who I will be. There are many right now who don’t know the name Nick Redfield, but as God is my witness, I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure they’ll know it by the end of the night.
Sweat beads off his forehead and glistens in the spotlight. He smiles once more.
NICK REDFIELD: Mr. Madison, I know you are, but you better come prepared for war tonight. This isn’t going to be some pushover challenge from someone who has no business sharing the ring with you. If you’ve heard or expect differently, I promise you this: you’re in for a rude awakening! Because this kid has a lot to prove and I know there is no better time than tonight to prove it to the world. You and me, mano y mano, can you feel the energy? Can you feel the excitement? Because let me tell you right now, I’ve been hungry for weeks. I couldn’t wait to get here to Moncton. I couldn’t wait to give the people of Moncton a show they will never forget. And I could not wait to get my hands on you!
His smile evolves into a sly smirk as he recomposes himself in front of the camera.
NICK REDFIELD: Tonight, I step foot in that ring and square off with Chris Madison, one on one, for the WCS International Championship. I’m going to give it my all. Make no mistake about it, there is nothing within me I will not leave in that ring tonight. And when all is said and done, when the dust has settled, I hope every person in this building and every person watching at home remembers this night as the night Nick Redfield placed himself amongst the best in the business today!
With nothing more to say, Nick steps out of the picture and our scene fades.
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WCS International title match
Chris Madison © vs. Nick Redfield
As the bell rings Redfield is quickly on the attack. He shoots in and connects with a series of hard forearms on the veteran. Nick goes to run for the ropes but Madison grabs him by his waistband and pulls him back. Chris goes for a release German suplex but Nick lands on his feet. As Madison gets up Redfield takes him out with a baseball slide to the shin.
Redfield sits Madison up and heads for the ropes looking for a penalty kick. Nick winds up and takes his shot but Madison lies back and then shoots his legs up grapevining the leg of Redfield. Madison drags Nick to the mat and starts to work for a heel hook. Redfield wants no part of that and quickly reaches over and grabs the bottom rope.
The referee gets both men to their feet and each of them want to keep the momentum going for them. Madison shoots a double leg on Redfield but he jumps into the air and drives a double stomp onto the back of Chris’ neck sending him to the mat. Redfield follows up by dropping down and placing Madison in a rear naked choke. Madison has been in this situation before and gets to a base before rolling over onto his back. He leans up pushing Redfield’s shoulders to the mat causing the ref to start counting for a pin. Nick releases the hold.
The two get to their feet and Chris cuts off Nick with a combination to the body that leaves him doubled over. Madison then grabs Redfield and sends him to the mat with a pump handle slam. He goes for a cover but Nick kicks out to the joy of the crowd. Madison doesn't seem too enthused and pulls Redfield up only to get caught with a surprise uppercut followed by an exploder suplex into the corner.
Redfield gets up and starts to climb the turnbuckle. Madison starts to stir and grabs a leg. Nick tries to shake it off but can't get free. Chris starts to get to his feet. Nick uses his other leg to kick free and continues up. Madison is now up to his feet and reaches his head between Redfield's legs and pulls him away from the corner before dropping him with “End Game” (electric chair bridging German suplex). Madison goes for a cover and gets the three count.
Winner: Chris Madison
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Rachel Redding and Adalynn Duncan, backstage, are both getting ready for their entry into No Man's Land. Each is adjusting their gear; putting knee pads in the right spot, tightening boot laces..
...Except they're sitting back to back, not looking at each other.
Rachel Redding: Oh...I'm sure the Bestie's gonna be keeping an eye out for that knee of mine!
She doesn't look up from her current task, taping her wrists.
Adalynn Duncan: As sure as I am that the Bestie is going to be watching out for that old elbow of mine.
She slightly shakes her head for a moment before reaching in her bag for her own tape.
Rachel Redding: The Bestie better remember that it's everyone for themselves...
She looks up, though still not at Adalynn, instead off into the distance with a smirk on her face.
Rachel Redding: Though that doesn't mean there can be a little bit of collusion. I can think of a few stuck up fools who could use a reality check.
She chuckles, then reaches down to her boots, re-tying them.
Adalynn Duncan: The Bestie is absolutely right on both points. Might as well clean up the trash first, indeed. And then, well, at least the Bestie look's good in silver, right?
She smirks as she begins taping her wrists.
Rachel Redding: The Bestie's such a kidder. Silver's a better look for her. Gold, like the title around my waist, or the star I have from beating Felicity Banks...that's my speed.
Rachel lets out a full laugh as she moves to her knee pads, tonight adorned with the National Weather Service's hurricane symbols.
Adalynn Duncan: No time like the present then to show my own appreciation for such things. Win above all, Bestie. Win above all.
She tosses her tape back into her bag and pulls out her elbow pad staring down at it.
Rachel Redding: Exactly.
Taking one last look down at her gear, Rachel grins in approval and lets out a pair of claps.
Rachel Redding: If you're not willing to do what you have to, you're just standing in the way of those who are.
Adalynn stands up and turns now facing Rachel.
Adalynn Duncan: Well, I guess it's time to go move some people out of our way.
Rachel stands up herself, turning around with a smile on her face.
Rachel Redding: See you at the end, Bestie.
She punctuates that with a wink.
Adalynn nods as they both make their way out of the locker room.
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The scene opens backstage; where, we find Cailey Carter walking the hallway. As usual, she has a bright smile in her face as she greets everyone she comes across. As she comes to the door of the lockerroom, she pushes the door open; but, freezes suddenly as her smile fades.
CAILEY: “What are YOU doing here?”
The camera turns to reveal Cailey’s little sister, Cassidy Carter, lounging in a chair inside. She doesn't bother to look up as she responds.
CASSIDY: “I DO work here, you know.”
Cailey rolls her eyes a little as she moves into the locker room.
CAILEY: “Do you?”
Cassidy finally looks up with a look of mock confusion.
CASSIDY: “Well...I think so.”
She pauses for a moment
CASSIDY: “There was talk of me signing a contract.”
CAILEY: “And...did you sign one?”
CASSIDY: “Oh, who can remember? That was years ago!”
CAILEY: “This place has been open for just over a year!”
Cassidy’s eyes go wide.
CASSIDY: “Seriously?”
Cailey nods, unamused.
CASSIDY: “Damn. I've got to lay off the peyote!”
Cailey rolls her eyes again.
CAILEY: “Doesn't answer the whole ‘what the fudge are you doing here?’ question.”
Cassidy bursts out laughing.
CASSIDY: “Fudge? Really?!”
CAILEY: “What?”
CASSIDY: “You know you're an adult, right? You can swear.”
CAILEY: “I do...sometimes.”
CASSIDY: “Dang, fudge, shoot and drat do not count as swear words.”
A short pause
CAILEY: “Shut up!”
Cassidy laughs. Cailey is unamused again.
CAILEY: “You going to answer the question?”
CASSIDY: “I did!”
CAILEY: “You claimed there was talk of you signing a contract with SAP; but, you can't remember if you ever did. Heck, even SAP management can't remember if you have a contract here. But, that hasn't stopped you from completely ignoring this place...until now. So…”
Cailey pauses and crosses her arms.
CAILEY: “Why are you here...TODAY!?”
Cassidy kicks her feet up on a table; and, picks up a magazine. She thumbs through it for a few moments; then, stops and begins speaking.
CASSIDY: “Civic duty!! I'm highly invested in the success of smaller companies like SAP. They are the kind of places where real talent is allowed to shine; and, competitors are allowed to be themselves. It's places like SAP that are going to MAKE WRESTLING GREAT AGAIN!!!”
Cassidy’s tone turns to a mock Trump voice. Cailey furrows her brow in annoyance.
CAILEY: “Really!?!?”
CASSIDY: “Fine. I wanted to enter the battle royal. It's a great opportunity.” Plus, I thought it would be really cool to get to compete with my big sister.”
CAILEY: “And?”
CASSIDY: “And what?”
CAILEY: “AND?”
Another brief pause before Cassidy sighs.
CASSIDY: “And...I really want to sit in Justin Trudeau’s face!!!”
Cailey rolls her eyes one more time.
CASSIDY: “What?!”
Cassidy turns the magazine towards Cailey, showing a large picture of Justin Trudeau.
CASSIDY: “Look at that face!!! You can't tell me that you wouldn't want it jammed between your legs, tongue deep in your…”
CAILEY: “Cassidy!!!!”
CASSIDY: “You get the point. THAT is the real prize. Fifteen minutes in a closet with that man; and, I'd do this for free.”
Cailey pauses; then, a grin curls her lips as she lets out a chuckle.
CAILEY: “I love you Cass.”
Cassidy furrows her brow.
CASSIDY: “Don't be weird.”
Cailey grabs her bag and heads to the door.
CAILEY: “Well, it's good to have you here, whether your reasons are based on reality or fantasy.”
She leans down and hugs her younger sister tight. Cassidy frowns as she tried to squirm out of the hug.
CASSIDY: “STOP BEING WEIRD!!”
Cailey laughs and lets go of her sister after a few minutes.
CAILEY: “I'll see you out there.”
Cailey smiles as she walks out the door. Cassidy hesitates for a minute; then, yells after her sister.
CASSIDY: “Wait! What do you mean ‘fantasy?’ Justin Trudeau is here...right? RIGHT!?!?”
The scene fades to black.
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When the scene opens up, CJ Cross, SAP's newest member is shown sitting in the locker room area getting ready for his big "No Man's Land" match tonight.
CJ Cross: Some might be wondering who I am, while others who do, might wonder what business I have being in the “No Man’s Land” match.
Those are two good questions that CJ has good answers for.
CJ Cross: How about I begin by introducing myself to those who do not know me,. I mean it is the polite thing to do right? My name is CJ Cross, and I am 18 years old. Now I know what's going through all of your minds. 18 years old!? Here we go again, another young cocky punk that will be gone in a New York minute.
CJ shakes his head slightly as he debunk those beliefs.
CJ Cross: I am not just someone off the street who decided to step up to the plate and take a swing. I actually have a little bit of experience under my belt. I have been taken under the wing of some of wrestling's high profile superstars and have learned a thing or two about how to handle myself inside the ring. I am not this green young kid that will just roll over and go away.
CJ stands up from the chair he was sitting in and continues to look into the camera as it backs up a bit.
CJ Cross: Tonight, I am going to go out there and show that to the SAP Universe. I am going to go out there and fight with all that I have. If it is not enough, then so be it. Though win or lose, at the end of the show, the name CJ Cross is going to be stuck in the minds of everyone. I will leaving a lasting impression that will want everyone wanting more.
CJ leans over a bit and picks up a pair of sunglasses before speaking his final thought.
CJ Cross: And that is why I belong in the main event! Better get some shades SAP, my future is bright!
CJ places the sunglasses on his face which is the last thing that is shown as the scene begins to fade away.
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We arrive backstage where the National Champion himself, Brendan Samuels, is seen standing just outside his personal locker room door. He does his last bit of match prep before his match until a figure walking his way catches his eye. The camera turns to the figure and reveals the man Samuels defeated, Brandon Banks, already dressed down in his gear and ready for No Man’s Land.
Banks walks up to Samuels, his eyes locking onto the National Championship for a brief moment before he looks up at Samuels and says:
“I hope it’s you.”
Not giving Samuels a chance to reply, Banks walks off with a grin on his face, Samuels glancing at his title before the show cuts to an ad break.
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SAP vs. HELL
Brendan Samuels vs. Dragon Satan
The match begins and Samuels walks to the middle of the ring and Dragon follows suit. The two meet and Samuels begins to give some words to Dragon. On the outside Logan starts raising his fist in the air and starts chanting “Dragon Satan”. To the surprise of some the chant picks up some in the arena. Then the black flag with the Kraken on it begins to wave at ringside. The group dressed as pirates then start a “His Name Is Brendan” chant that quickly spreads across the arena. Dragon Satan has enough and clocks Samuels to start the match.
The larger Samuels is caught off guard from the shot and stumbles back. Dragon heads for the ropes and rebounds but then nearly gets his head taken off with an axe bomber by Samuels. Brendan goes for a cover but Dragon Satan quickly kicks out. Samuels pulls up Dragon who is still a bit rocked but has enough sense to shove off and then hit a step up enziguri.
Samuels drops to a knee and Dragon Satan does a kip up and connects with a roundhouse kick to the head of Samuels. The champ hits the mat and now it's Dragon who goes for a cover but The Kraken won't go down easy. Dragon Satan picks him up and whips him into the corner. Dragon gets a running start and goes for a spinning heel kick but Samuels catches him. Brendan takes a few steps out of the corner and drops him onto his knee for a backbreaker.
Dragon Satan writhes in pain for a moment before starting to get to his feet. Samuels is also on his way up and the two begin to exchange a series of forearm strikes. Things turn the champs way however after he lands a series of pointed elbow strikes to the head of Dragon Satan. Samuels lifts up Dragon for a stalling suplex but it actually gives him some time to recover and he drives a few knees into the head of Samuels allowing him to slide down his back.
Dragon Satan then whips Brendan into the ropes. To the amazement of the crowd he throws him up into the air and hits “Dragon’s Inferno” (Pop Up Sitout Powerbomb). The referee begins to make the count but Samuels kicks out at two! Dragon pounds the mat in frustration and on the outside Logan is livid. The good doctor yells out to his creation who walks over to the ropes to listen to him as he gives instructions.
Behind him Samuels has started to reach his feet. He gets behind Dragon Satan and locks in a chickenwing crossface. Samuels pulls him away from the ropes and connects with “Mac Lir” (millennium suplex). Samuels gets the cover and the three count.
Winner: Brendan Samuels
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ANNIE ZELLOR: How do you like us now?!
One half of the reigning SAP International Tag Team champions proclaims as The Small Boob Wrecking Crew step into view of the camera. Annie and TCB both look like they’ve been through a mini-war, but those belts have never been shinier than right now.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: See, that’s called backing up what you say. That’s called being the best tag team in the World Crown Syndicate, and that, sweeties, is called being better than Wood & Reed!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Aww yeah! So take those stupid gifs and shove ’em. Take that undefeated streak you bragged about as if it meant anything, and shove it. Take all those claims that you’d walk outta tonight as the SAP International Tag Team champions and … you know what to do.
Annie shakes her head in disdain as TCB takes over.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Then go back to whatever piss poor training school churned out you and the rest of the indiscernible crop of cocky little shits that currently populate the wrestling scene … and ask for your money back. Because they failed you, sweeties. They did not adequately prepare you for the big leagues. So go back and learn some humility, learn some respect, learn some new moves, and try and get an ounce of charisma while you’re at it…
ANNIE ZELLOR: Then show it to someone who cares!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And that’s not us. But since you can’t claim to be undefeated anymore, just go back to bragging about who you interviewed in some cesspit of a promotion. Maybe reconsider challenging for these titles again, like you did with the NKP tag titles. Nobody will think any less of you for running away from a challenge, sweeties…
The SBWC members look at each other and laugh again.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Except anyone who respects tag wrestling or those titles. But Wood & Reed, you’re at the back of the line. And as long as we hold these belts, you’re not gonna get anywhere near them. 'Cause right now, and say it with me, tick...tick...boom!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: You're fucking done...
ANNIE ZELLOR: They've learned the hard way that we're not here to mess around. We mighta just signed up to be guest stars, to have one match and go from there. But then we became champions, and then SAP became our playground. And those two ... they're not coming back to play any time soon. But for now, that’s one match down, one win in the bag, and just No Man’s Land to look forward to…
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And the perfect opportunity to secure our places in the Great American Grand Prix.
ANNIE ZELLOR: And get a chance to win the Great American title, and $250,000.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And a shot at Brendan Samuels and his National Championship…
They look at each other again, with devilish glints in their eyes; the SBWC are familiar with The Kraken from their time together in NKP, although they’re yet to face him in singles action. So the prospect excites them.
ANNIE ZELLOR: We’ve already beat the ‘most hyped team’ in SAP, now we’re turning our sights to the rest of you. ‘Cause the Small Boob Wrecking Crew didn’t come here to do a halfass job. These belts are just the start, so Brendan, keep an eye on us, ‘cause we’re coming for you!
With that, Annie pulls a #grrface, complete with the devil horns, before the SBWC members leave with all four tag belts in tow.
ANNIE ZELLOR: How do you like us now?!
One half of the reigning SAP International Tag Team champions proclaims as The Small Boob Wrecking Crew step into view of the camera. Annie and TCB both look like they’ve been through a mini-war, but those belts have never been shinier than right now.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: See, that’s called backing up what you say. That’s called being the best tag team in the World Crown Syndicate, and that, sweeties, is called being better than Wood & Reed!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Aww yeah! So take those stupid gifs and shove ’em. Take that undefeated streak you bragged about as if it meant anything, and shove it. Take all those claims that you’d walk outta tonight as the SAP International Tag Team champions and … you know what to do.
Annie shakes her head in disdain as TCB takes over.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Then go back to whatever piss poor training school churned out you and the rest of the indiscernible crop of cocky little shits that currently populate the wrestling scene … and ask for your money back. Because they failed you, sweeties. They did not adequately prepare you for the big leagues. So go back and learn some humility, learn some respect, learn some new moves, and try and get an ounce of charisma while you’re at it…
ANNIE ZELLOR: Then show it to someone who cares!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And that’s not us. But since you can’t claim to be undefeated anymore, just go back to bragging about who you interviewed in some cesspit of a promotion. Maybe reconsider challenging for these titles again, like you did with the NKP tag titles. Nobody will think any less of you for running away from a challenge, sweeties…
The SBWC members look at each other and laugh again.
ANNIE ZELLOR: Except anyone who respects tag wrestling or those titles. But Wood & Reed, you’re at the back of the line. And as long as we hold these belts, you’re not gonna get anywhere near them. 'Cause right now, and say it with me, tick...tick...boom!
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: You're fucking done...
ANNIE ZELLOR: They've learned the hard way that we're not here to mess around. We mighta just signed up to be guest stars, to have one match and go from there. But then we became champions, and then SAP became our playground. And those two ... they're not coming back to play any time soon. But for now, that’s one match down, one win in the bag, and just No Man’s Land to look forward to…
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And the perfect opportunity to secure our places in the Great American Grand Prix.
ANNIE ZELLOR: And get a chance to win the Great American title, and $250,000.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And a shot at Brendan Samuels and his National Championship…
They look at each other again, with devilish glints in their eyes; the SBWC are familiar with The Kraken from their time together in NKP, although they’re yet to face him in singles action. So the prospect excites them.
ANNIE ZELLOR: We’ve already beat the ‘most hyped team’ in SAP, now we’re turning our sights to the rest of you. ‘Cause the Small Boob Wrecking Crew didn’t come here to do a halfass job. These belts are just the start, so Brendan, keep an eye on us, ‘cause we’re coming for you!
With that, Annie pulls a #grrface, complete with the devil horns, before the SBWC members leave with all four tag belts in tow.
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No Man’s Land
The ring crew jumps up and begins to take the ropes off as the cage is brought out to the ringside area.
Jackson: Alright everyone while the rings are currently under construction for our main event I will go over the rules one last time. Two people will enter the cage to start. A new competitor enters every minute until everyone has entered the cage. The ways which one can be eliminated are pin, submission, knockout, referee stoppage, and of course thrown out the cage openings. The cage is the length of the two rings and has a top on it. To make it easier for competitors to eliminate each other the ropes are removed from the ring and there are six openings cut along the cage. Weapons are allowed. Avery Quinn claims this is a match that will change wrestling. All I know I can tell you is that this is a match that will surely be painful for everyone involved. What the wrestlers are fighting for tonight is that the winner of this match with be automatically placed into the finals of the Great American Grand Prix. The previous twelve competitors who were eliminated will qualify for the Great American Grand Prix. The finals will be held at our show next month where the winner will be guaranteed a National title shot anytime of their choosing.
The rings are all set for “No Man’s Land”. The crowd is as excited as can be as they await who will be the first entrants in the match. Isabelle sits at the announce table with the guys as she has her phone in one hand and a microphone in the other waiting for the text to announce the first two competitors.
Isabelle: Starting the “No Man’s Land” match will be Bloody Mary and Vince Steel!
The crowd has its mixed reactions as Mary and Vince make their way through the crowd. They each enter the ring through a different hole cut through the cage and it's on. Mary tries to blindside Vince with a quick attack but Steel isn't having it and shoves Mary across the ring. She quickly gets back to her feet and charges him again only to eat a clothesline.
Isabelle: Entering next….Aspen Bae!
Aspen rushes through the crowd and slides into the ring. She jumps onto the back of Steel. Vince grabs at her head trying to pull her over his head but it gives Mary enough time to drive a knee into his gut. Vince shoves Mary back again and then runs backwards into the cage making Aspen break free.
Isabelle: Entering next….Heidi Thompson!
Heidi soon enters the ring and goes after the closest person to her which happens to be Mary. Aspen is on the receiving end of a few blows from Steel and doesn't look to be very happy with it. Mary counters Heidi’s attack and then rams her head first into the cage.
Isabelle: Entering next….Ashley Maldano!
Ashley makes her way to the ring and slides in. Steel drops Bae and then turns his attention to Ashley. The crowd gets worked up remembering their in ring confrontation next month. Just as it looks like the two are about to go at it Mary blasts Ashley from behind and sends her to the mat. Bae and Heidi then attack Steel.
Isabelle: Entering next….Tricia Reinhardt!
Tricia slides into the ring and tries going after anything that's moving. She lands a few strikes but gets cut down by Ashley. Aspen then follows up with a knee drop onto Tricia. Heidi grabs Aspen by her gear and then throws her into the cage.
Isabelle: Entering next….Felix Vialpando!
The reigning North Atlantic champion walks around the ring one time before entering the area with the least amount of congestion. Heidi runs after Felix and eats a clothesline for it. Mary is next to try Felix but he lands a combo and shoves her back into the cage. Felix gets turned around and doesn't see the hulking frame of Vince Steel headed his way. Steel sends Felix to the mat with a hard club to the back.
Isabelle: Entering next….Nari Chang!
Nari enters the ring and the North Korean powerhouse drops a few of the women with clotheslines before coming face to face with Vince Steel. The two being no strangers begin to slug it out. Vince starts to get an advantage but then Ashley and Felix attack Steel from behind. Nari sees her chance and goes to body slam the big man but he shifts his weight while she's lifting him and Nari falls to the mat. Vince lays on top of her for the cover but only gets a two.
Isabelle: Entering next….Mark Storm!
Storm enters the ring and gets preoccupied with fighting off Aspen and Heidi. Steel is back to his feet and looks for Ashley and Felix but each of them is now engaged with Mary and Tricia. So Vince pulls up Nari and throws her into the cage. Storm smashes Aspen and Heidi’s heads together with the double noggin knocker and then makes his way to Steel.
Isabelle: Entering next….The Crimson Baroness!
TCB walks to the ring with a bat in hand. She slides in and quickly drops Mary, Aspen, Heidi, and Ashley with quick shots. Tricia tries to sneak up on TCB only for her to turn around and catch her right in the breadbasket with the bat. TCB then shoves her back and she bumps right into Vince Steel who throws her through one of the openings in the cage.
Isabelle: Tricia Reinhardt has been eliminated! Entering next….Arnaud Smirnov!
Smirnov rushes to the ring with an arm full of kendo sticks. Once inside the cage he drops them all but one and starts cracking everyone he can in the skull. Smirnov’s rampage is over when he has laid out everyone who wasn't leaning against the cage taking a breather.
Isabelle: Entering next….Joey Ortega!
Joey runs to the ring like a bat out of hell and tackles his former teammate Smirnov to the ground. To the cheer of the fans Ortega is unleashing a series of wild strikes, raining each one down with purpose. Even those around them in the cage seem to let it go on knowing the history here and turn their attention to each other. The Baroness turns her attention to Vince Steel. She swings the bat for his gut but Vince catches it and pulls it out from her hands. The East side beast then breaks it over his knee and tosses it out of the cage.
Isabelle: Entering next….CJ Cross!
CJ enters the ring as a ball of excitement as he makes his SAP debut. He teams up with Heidi who is working over Bloody Mary in a corner. Steel lands a chokeslam on TCB knocking the breath out of her. Mark Storm sends Felix into the cage with an exploder suplex but then Storm himself is sent in head first when he catches a knee to the back from Ashley.
Isabelle: Entering next….Alan Envy!
Envy enters the ring and already has a game plan as he goes after the first person he sees on the mat which happens to be Aspen Bae. Envy lifts her up and drives her across his knee for a backbreaker. Mary has worked her way out of the corner and picks Heidi up ramming her into the bare turnbuckle pole.
Isabelle: Entering next….Gabriel Laroux!
Laroux enters the ring and gets into it with Al Envy which gives Aspen a chance to get a needed breather. However that doesn't turn out the way she wants it too when she bumps right into Vince Steel. Vince drives a knee into her gut and then throws her out of the cage.
Isabelle: Aspen Bae has been eliminated! Entering next….Asmodeus Bael!
Bael slides in and saves Smirnov from further beating by Ortega. The two then begin a massive beatdown on the former leader of Hellfire Club. Laroux drops Envy and then rushes over to help Ortega fend off their common enemy. Storm is working over Maldano while Felix is doing all he can to prevent Mary from trying to bite his face.
Isabelle: Entering next….Clue!
Clue slides in and lands a few right hands on Heidi before dropping her with a clothesline. CJ is then sent to the mat with a lariat. Nari Chang is the next to eat a lariat from Clue. The tables then turn however as Vince Steel drops Clue with a lariat of his own.
Isabelle: Entering next….Romeo King!
Romeo enters the ring and goes right after Vince Steel. Romeo might have been trying to prove a point to the roster but he did it with the wrong person. Steel eats a few hard strikes and then places Romeo in an iron claw. Soon Romeo is in the air and sent to the mat with the “Hand of Steel”. Vince goes for the cover and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Romeo King has been eliminated! Entering next….Raven Monetta!
Raven slides into the ring and sticks close to the cage wall. Waiting for her chance to interject herself into the match. Nari Chang sends Storm to the mat with a suplex while Felix drives a boot into the ribs of a grounded Heidi. Mary is driving her boot into the throat of CJ. Bael and Smirnov are still engaged in battle with Ortega and Laroux.
Isabelle: Entering next….Celeste!
A “Celeste is awesome” chant breaks out as she makes the save for CJ by sending Mary to the mat with a shoulder tackle. She then helps him up but it leaves her a sitting duck for Raven to attack from behind. Mary then brushes herself off and goes right back after CJ.
Isabelle: Entering next….Annie Zellor!
Annie hits the ring and meets up with The Baroness and the two go off. They start grabbing everyone around and putting the hurt on them. Vince Steel tries to put a stop to it but even he can't as TCB sends him to a knee with a dropkick to the back of the knee and Annie follows up with a step up enziguri. Raven Monetta happens to be the person who showed up at the wrong time as Annie put a boot to her chest which sent her back far enough for TCB to grab her and toss her out of the cage.
Isabelle: Raven Monetta has been eliminated! Entering next….Malaya Diyosa!
Malaya enters and her and Nari go right after the Small Boob Wrecking Crew. The two seem to be evenly matched for the moment but then CJ and Celeste get involved and it's a six person skirmish in the middle of one of the rings. Soon everyone gets drawn to the chaos and the crowd loves it.
Isabelle: Entering next….Stone Hemingway!
Stone gets to the ring quickly and takes over for Gabe in fighting Bael and Arnaud. Laroux then turns his attention to the big brawl and singles out Felix. Celeste soon finds herself leaned up against the cage near an opening by Nari Chang but CJ makes the save. Vince Steel has separated himself from the massive brawl in the center of one ring and makes his way to the empty center of the other. He gets a running start and just bulrushes the group taking nearly all of them down.
Isabelle: Entering next….Desmond Masters!
As Masters enters the ring most of the people in it are down so he takes a risk. He jumps up onto the turnbuckle and then as people start getting up he lands a 630 senton onto the crowd below. The crowd pops for the high flying move. Masters gets to his feet and plays the crowd which leaves him open. When he turns around Stone Hemingway throws Joey Ortega head first at Masters catching him with a brutal headbutt.
Isabelle: Entering next….Cailey Carter!
The always bubbly Cailey Carter enters the ring and squared up with Malaya Diyosa before Nari Chang came rushing to her rescue. SBWC are ganging up on Mark Storm. A group of five people are trying to work Vince Steel towards a hole in the door but he keeps fighting them off.
Isabelle: Entering next….Veronica Taylor!
Taylor slides into the ring and quickly blends into the crowd doing short sneak attacks on whoever she gets the chance too. Laroux and Maldano now find themselves engaged in battle while Storm has managed to get free from Annie just to catch a boot from Al Envy. Vince has fought off his crowd of attackers and is just left with Heidi Thompson who he grabs by the hair and tosses out of the cage.
Isabelle: Heidi Thompson has been eliminated! Entering next….Rachel Redding!
The always cunning Redding slides in and starts to pick at people which completely fits her style of wrestling. Veronica Taylor has now been sidelined by Clue who then gets attacked by Gabe. Mary sneaks up and grabs TCB from behind and rubs her face into the cage. Annie ends up making the save but the damage is done as The Crimson Baroness becomes the first person to be busted open in the match.
Isabelle: Entering next….Brandon Banks!
BB enters the ring and is afraid of no man. He starts working over everyone in his path. On the other side Vince Steel starts doing the same thing. Vince clears a path and runs right for Banks but BB leaps into the air with a picture perfect dropkick causing the crowd to yell “You MAD?!”. Steel is dazed but he doesn't go down. Ashley Maldano then gets involved as she hits a diving clothesline from one of the turnbuckle posts that hits Steel in the back of the head dropping him to his knees. Banks sees his chance and nails Vince with a “Bank Shot”. Banks goes for a cover and the crowd is live with excitement. But it's accidentally broken up by Veronica Taylor and Desmond Masters who trip over them while fighting with each other.
Isabelle: Entering next….Tyson Braddock!
Tyson joins the fight against Joey and Stone giving Hellfire Club the advantage again. Envy and Storm go from fighting each other to fending off an attack from the Satsujin. Masters gets back to his feet and then eats a “Bank Shot” from Banks who then tosses him out of the cage.
Isabelle: Desmond Masters has been eliminated! Entering next….Bernhardt Van DenBerg!
The largest man in the match makes his way into the cage and a number of people all try to attack him quickly but he tosses them off with ease. He then meets up with the rest of Hellfire Club. With all of HC now inside the cage they go after everyone. Bernhardt leads the way and everyone behind picks up the pieces. Asmodeus launches Malaya out of the cage while Tyson is right behind him sending out Nari. Bernhardt tosses out a worn down Mark Storm. Arnaud gets hold of Clue and tosses him out of the ring. Al Envy tries to slow things down and goes right after Bael but BVD doesn't let that last for long before he tosses him out. Braddock and Smirnov then toss out Celeste and CJ. Bael soon tosses out Cailey Carter and Bernhardt sends Veronica out of the ring.
Isabelle: Malaya Diyosa, Nari Chang, Mark Storm, Clue, Al Envy, Celeste, CJ Cross, Cailey Carter, and Veronica Taylor have been eliminated! Entering next….Adalynn Duncan!
Addy gets to the ring and finds Rachel. Joey, Stone, and Gabe group together while Banks, Felix, and Ashley do the same. SBWC also band together. Steel and Mary who have been jnnthis match since the beginning are staying to the sides catching a breather. Hellfire Club finds themselves in the center of the cage and the wolves are closing in. Joey is the first to charge in going right after Bael. Soon everyone then follows. HC can't really deal with the numbers but they still fight with everything they have. Bernhardt fends off two people at a time. Braddock gets a hold of TCB and connects with a “Deathplex” sending her flying into the cage. Arnaud is the first to fall to the mat after a group attack from Banks, Ashley, and Felix.
Isabelle: Entering next….Nikolas Thoreau!
Thoreau enters the ring and joins in the assault on HC not wanting to be the odd man out. Bernhardt kicks it up a notch and starts dropping people left and right to defend the group. Things take a different turn however as Tyson and Arnaud stand near an opening in the cage, Joey gets a running start and throws himself at the two sending all three through the opening and to the floor.
Isabelle: Tyson Braddock, Arnaud Smirnov, and Joey Ortega have been eliminated. Entering next….Ramsey Bodach!
As Ramsey enters the ring the battle against Hellfire Club has dissolved as everyone is at each other's throats again. However it isn't long until Vince, Stone, Bernhardt, and Ramsey all meet in the center of the ring. The four behemoths start trading blows. Everyone around them figures it's smarter to just let them murder each other. Ramsey being the freshest gets the upper hand on everyone. Stone and Bernhardt get sent back into the cage while Vince is left standing but dazed. Ramsey heads for the ropes and rebounds. To the surprise of everyone in the cage and the crowd Vince Steel grabs Bodach and gorilla presses him into the air. Steel then presses him up and down slamming the back of Bodach into the top of the cage. He then hurls Ramsey forward into the arms of Stone and Bernhardt who fall back into the cage causing it to stretch and bubble out while making a small tear before they fall to the mat.
Isabelle: Entering next….Masaru Inoue!
Inoue slides in and is quickly greeted with a fist by Mary. Laroux is working over Banks in the corner while Thoreau and Felix are engaged. SBWC is finding themselves on the losing end of an exchange with Redding and Duncan. Thoreau is introducing himself to Felix by way of fist. Vince was trying to catch a breather but Ashley won't have none of that.
Isabelle: Entering next….Nick Redfield!
Nick enters in still a bit worn from his match before but he doesn't want to show it. He runs around the ring landing forearms on opponents until Banks cuts him off and begins to lay into him. Bodach is back to his feet and he finds himself immersed into a battle with Stone. Bael and Bernhardt hide in a corner and fight off anyone who even dares to come close.
Isabelle: Entering next….Cappadonna!
Cappadonna slides in an works her way into the fight against SBWC. However Adalynn and Rachel aren't looking for help and soon Cappadonna finds herself on the receiving end. On the other end of the cage Gabe is finding himself in a bit of trouble. He's paired up with Vince and Steel isn't letting him off easy. Steel grabs hold of the head of Laroux and sends him to the mat with the “Hand of Steel”. Vince goes for the cover and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Gabriel Laroux has been eliminated! Entering next….Cassidy Carter!
Cassidy enters the ring and joins the fight between Inoue and Mary. Nikolas Thoreau finds himself in a bit of trouble as Brandon Banks takes the upper hand in their pairing. Banks then connects with a “Bank Shot” catching Thoreau off guard and he goes stumbling back into the arms of Annie and TCB who toss him out of the cage.
Isabelle: Nikolas Thoreau has been eliminated! Entering next….Xavier Laroux!
Xavier gets a pop from the crowd and goes right after Vince Steel. Vince fights hard but it's evident that he's getting tired. Xavier starts landing a body combo pinning Steel up against the cage. Nick Redfield breaks it up when he catches Xavier with a hard yakuza kick to the face. Ashley now finds herself trying to keep Carter at bay and winds up tossing her into the cage.
Isabelle: Entering next….Charlie Reed!
Charlie enters the ring and attacks TCB from behind which causes Annie to whip him into the cage. Redfield shoves Xavier into the cage and then Stone shows up and drops Nick with a lariat. Ramsey Bodach isn't messing around as he throws Cappadonna out through one of the openings in the cage to the floor.
Isabelle: Cappadonna has been eliminated! Entering next….Nora Harris!
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The smallest person in the match takes a breath and then slides into the ring. Nora uses her speed and cunning to elude her opponents while still being able to land shots here and there. She knows this is a game of survival. Nick Redfield finds that out the hard way when he is sent to the floor by Felix Vialpando.
Isabelle: Nick Redfield has been eliminated! Entering next….Jillian Clay!
Jillian enters the ring and goes after Ashley Maldano who is starting to look worse for the wear. Brandon Banks finds himself fending off Inoue and the SBWC has ganged up on Vince Steel. Ramsey Bodach finds himself getting picked at by Adalynn and Rachel.
Isabelle: Entering next….Dickie Harter!
The young man enters the ring full steam and goes right into a fight with Charlie Reed and Xavier Laroux. Cassidy Carter is working over Felix. Nora has paired up with SBWC as they try to get to Asmodeus through Bernhardt. Ashley and Brandon seem to be picking up where they left last show. Ramsey and Vince have also picked back up with the titans each trying to eliminate the other. Stone then goes after both of them but ends up paying for it as he winds up tossed out.
Isabelle: Stone Hemingway has been eliminated! Entering next….Jessica Nitoh!
The crowd pops as Jess enters the ring and quickly rushes to the aid of Xavier. The two fight off Dickie and Charlie and then turn their attention to joining in on the attack against Bael and Bernhardt. Ashley, Felix, Jillian, Nora, Cassidy, Charlie, and Dickie turn their attention to Vince and Ramsey. The group attacks both. Vince manages to land on the mat somewhat safely but Ramsey doesn't suffer the same fate and is sent out to the floor below.
Isabelle: Ramsey Bodach has been eliminated! Entering next….Tommy Evans!
Tommy enters the ring and sets his sights on the large group of people already too close to the opening in the cage. While they seem to be too preoccupied with trying to get Vince out of the ring Tommy stalks his prey for a moment then sneaks in and tosses out Jillian. However this turns the attention to him and he quickly goes on the defensive.
Isabelle: Jillian Clay has been eliminated! Entering next….Lilah Reed!
Lilah enters the ring and her and Charlie switch their attention to a clearly beat up SBWC. They pounce hard and try to avenge the loss they suffered earlier. TCB is bloodied and and hurting. She rakes the eyes of Lilah which stops her but then Charlie goes at her even harder. Annie goes to pull him off but Lilah grabs her legs and prevents it. Charlie tosses The Baroness out of the ring. Annie isn't taking this and pulls Lilah up and shoves her into Charlie who was standing too close to the edge and he drops off of the apron.
Isabelle: Charlie Reed and The Crimson Baroness have been eliminated! Entering next….Geki Nitoh!
Geki jumps right into the ring and heads right for HC who at this point are not doing well in trying to fight off the crowd. Geki rushes in with a head full of steam staying true to his warrior attitude. However he jumps up right into the grip of Bernhardt. Bael yells something to him in German and Bernhardt throws Geki into one of the bare turnbuckle posts and an audible crack is heard. Geki grabs at his arm and is in an incredible amount of pain. Jess quickly rushes to his side. Bernhardt goes to try and grab him again but a large number of wrestlers form a wall between them. A referee slides into the ring and throws up the “x”. The medical crew slides into the ring and the match is paused for the moment. The camera gets close to try and head what can be said as they look over the first National champion. “It's broke” are the words heard by SAP’s head of medical Dr. Rosenberg. Jess is fighting back tears as she tells Geki it's going to be alright. They remove Geki from the cage and Jess stands on the apron. She tells Xavier to get them for this and jumps down to follow her husband.
Isabelle: Geki and Jessica Nitoh have been eliminated.
The crowd is dead silent as they aren't sure how to feel or what to say.
Isabelle: Entering next….Tyberius King!
The crowd pops like crazy for this previously unnamed entrant. Ty stops Jess and Geki and gives them some words before he runs right into the ring. He goes right after Asmodeus and no one stops him. Ty lays into him heavy and starts grating his face on the cage. Bernhardt charges at Ty but Xavier tries to divert him. Laroux gets shoulder blocked out of the way but then out of nowhere Vince Steel tackles Bernhardt to the mat saving Ty. King pulls up a bloodied Bael and brings him to an opening in the cage and tosses him out. Ty jumps out right after him and the two have to be separated from brawling while the crowd is going nuts.
Isabelle: Asmodeus Bael and Tyberius King have been eliminated! Entering last! Izzy Anders!
The crowd goes nuts for the mystery competitor and Izzy makes her way to the ring but not before throwing some shade Ty’s way as they pass each other. Anders slides into the ring and doesn't waste any time on giving a beating to the first person she sees. Dickie Harter is in the wrong place at the wrong time and takes a whooping from Izzy before she tosses him out of the cage.
Isabelle: Dickie Harter has been eliminated!
While most of the people left are all fighting amongst each other with some focusing more on Bernhardt, Xavier and Lilah pair off. Xavier works her over for a bit and then hits her with a superkick right to the gut that sends her to a seated position. Xavier winds up and hits “The Addiction”. Xavier goes for the cover and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Lilah Reed has been eliminated.
Izzy being the freshest person in the match is still getting the better of anyone she comes into contact with. Banks and Evans find themselves in a back and forth affair near an opening in the cage. On the other side of the ring Cassidy Carter is trying to fight off Redding and Duncan who keep edging her closer to an opening in the cage. Finally the numbers game is just too much and they throw her out of the cage.
Isabelle: Cassidy Carter has been eliminated!
Felix, Ashley, Annie, Nora, Tommy, Adalynn, and Rachel are all now focused on getting Bernhardt out of the ring. They all barrage him with strikes. They then grab some of the kendo sticks around the ring that haven't been used and start whaling away at him. He tries to fight back but there's just to many. Vince Steel then comes in and seals the deal by hitting a shoulder block that sends him crashing to the outside.
Isabelle: Bernhardt Van DenBerg has been eliminated!
Avery Quinn is then seen by the announce table and he tells Ox to get the ring crew to put weapons into the ring. They lift up the apron and begin to slide in chairs, tables, trash cans, kendo sticks, barbed wire board, and for some reason Aiden puts in a toaster. People instantly begin to scramble for things that will help them in this final stretch. Bloody Mary picks up the toaster and launches it into the face of Masaru Inoue. It catches him off guard and he turns away for a second holding his face. As he turns back to Mary he has a cut on his forehead that's spilling a small amount of blood. Mary charges him and they begin to go back and forth in a wild brawl. Inoue clubs her over a few times and then lifts Mary in the air for a powerbomb on the barbed wire board. He then covers her for a pin and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Bloody Mary has been eliminated!
Izzy is paired up with Annie and tries to throw her from the cage but Zellor’s grip is too strong to break her from the cage. She looks and sees that Duncan and Redding have separated. Izzy picks up a chair and hurls it at the back of Duncan’s head. It causes her to stumble a few steps forward towards an opening in the cage. Izzy gets a running start and hits a dropkick sending Duncan falling forward out of the cage. Redding catches the end of this and charges at Izzy who then monkey flips her out of the cage.
Isabelle: Adalynn Duncan and Rachel Redding have been eliminated!
Nora Harris is doing more running around the ring at this point than actually attacking anyone. Trying to avoid any situations that would remove her from the match. She meets that situation in the form of Vince Steel. Steel lifts up Harris and throws her towards an opening in the cage. But somehow Nora evades elimination by grabbing the cage. She then climbs to the roof of it and hangs there. Steel goes to grab her but is attacked from behind from Inoue. Vince turns to Inoue and grabs him by the throat and then chokeslams him out of an opening in the cage.
Isabelle: Masaru Inoue has been eliminated!
Felix walks around the ring trying to catch a breath after being in the match for so long. He leans up against the cage when he thinks the coast is clear only for Ashley Maldano to nail him from behind with a kendo stick. Felix drops to his knees and Maldano bulldogs him to the mat. She goes for the cover but Felix kicks out. She pulls him up to his feet and then works him over to an opening in the cage. She tries shoving him out but he holds onto the cage. She starts punching his hands to get him to let go. Felix can only hold on for so long but as he's falling he grabs Maldano and pulls her down with him.
Isabelle: Felix Vialpando and Ashley Maldano have been eliminated!
Vince is now free to roam again and sees Nora still hanging from the top of the cage. He goes to grab her but she kicks him in the face. This only angers Vince and he lands a right hand right to her ribs which makes her let go. Vince catches the falling Harris but then Tommy Evans hits a dropkick to the back of Harris that sends Steel back into the cage. Nora breaks free but runs right into Tommy who uses her momentum to throw her from the cage.
Isabelle: Nora Harris has been eliminated!
Izzy shows up with chair in hand to blast Evans in the skull, busting him open. She then jams the chair into his gut. Izzy drops the chair to the mat and gives Tommy a spike ddt onto the chair. She then covers him and gets a three count.
Isabelle: Tommy Evans has been eliminated!
Annie is doing her best to try and get Xavier out of the cage. She has him pinned up against the cage but he fights her off with an elbow. She gets him pressed up on the cage and unleashes some hard right hands. She goes to pull him over to the opening again but gets caught with a “Bank Shot” from BB that sends her falling through the opening.
Isabelle: Annie Zellor has been eliminated!
The final four make their way to the middle of the ring. They all begin to exchange blows between the four of them. Izzy still the freshest is getting the best of everyone. Soon she starts working on Xavier. Brandon takes Izzy down with a yakuza kick. Steel then grabs Banks and drops him across his knee for a backbreaker. Everyone falls to the mat but Izzy is the first to stir. Right behind her is Xavier. Xavier gets to his feet first but it was a ploy from Izzy who then leaps and catches him with a 540 kick. She goes for the cover and gets the three count.
Isabelle: Xavier Laroux has been eliminated!
Izzy grabs a table and sets it up against the cage. She grabs a chair and hits Vince Steel a few times along his body. Izzy then grabs Brandon and sets him on the table. She then backs up and gets a running start but Banks stops her in her tracks with a stiff forearm. Banks then scoops up Anders and gets a running start before he dives through the table with her hitting a Death Valley driver. Banks pulls Izzy out from the corner and goes for a cover. Steel sees this and wants to make sure Izzy is gone. He piles on top of Banks and the referee makes the three count.
Isabelle: Izzy Anders has been eliminated.
Banks can audible be heard saying “get the fuck off of me” to Steel who does so. The final two circle each other for a minute. Both feeling the effects of the match. Especially Steel who's been in since the beginning. Steel lunges at Banks. Brandon goes for a “Bank Shot” but Vince uses his forearm in a type of swim move to brush it away. Steel then hits Banks a nasty lariat. Steel goes for a cover but Brandon kicks out. Steel shakes his head in anger and then pulls Banks to his feet and places him in the iron claw. He lifts Brandon into the air but Banks boots Vince right in the face which makes Steel drop him. Banks lands near the bowed out portion of the cage and uses it to pull himself up. Vince checks his face and he has blood running from his nose. Banks sees this and laughs. Banks then motions for Steel to come and get him. Steel gathers all the energy he has and gets a running start. He charges at Banks who drops at the last possible moment as Steel gores the cage. The tear near the opening rips wide from the impact and Steel goes spilling out onto the floor. The crowd is going ape shit as the cage wall is just left hanging. Banks gets up to his knees and just smiles as he points to his head.
Isabelle: Vince Steel has been eliminated! You winner of “No Man’s Land”, Brandon Banks!
Brandon gets to his feet as the medical staff checks on Vince. He raises his arms in the air to a very mixed reaction as some people feel the need to just applaud the man on the sheer brutality of the match alone.
Winner: Brandon Banks
Jackson: What a match we just witnessed!
Judd: I've seen a lot of things in my career but that surely was a twist on something familiar.
Chris: Why the fuck did that guy give them a toaster? And where did he get it?
Jackson: One thing that's for sure is that Brandon Banks has just put himself one step closer to a shot at the National championship and I'm sure he's looking forward to it. Thank you to everyone who has joined us here tonight. We will see you in a few weeks when we start coverage of the Great American Grand Prix!