"My Anaconda Don't Want None..." 9/15/17
Sept 16, 2017 14:47:34 GMT -5
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Post by Avery Quinn on Sept 16, 2017 14:47:34 GMT -5
The camera opens up on Matthews Arena and swirls around the crowd catching looks of all the people in costume and all of the great signs that the SAP faithful always bring.
It then goes to ringside to the announce table where we see Jackson, Judd, and Chris. Right next to them in his recliner is the head of social media Aiden all stretched out.
Jackson: Hello everyone we are live on the Evolve network live from the historic Matthews Arena! This marks history as it is not only our first time in Boston but marks our switch to biweekly!
Judd: Matthews Arena is the oldest multipurpose athletic arena in the world. This place has seen some of the best athletes in the world from the Celtics, Bruins, and Northeastern. Now SAP’s best and brightest will get their chance to create new memories in this old building.
Jackson: What a great way to put it Judd. I won't even try to follow that. Let's just get to the action!
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Desiree Jenkins vs. Mitch Parker
The bell rang and Desiree came out firing on all cylinders. Mitch tried to keep up with her but just couldn't match the intensity especially after she hit him with her “Blonde Rage” series of chops. After that Mitch just tried to stay involved in the match but Des wore him down quickly with submissions that left Mitch with no real chance. It wasn't long until she hit “Air Desy” (Springboard Bulldog) and she picked up the win.
Jackson: Jenkins looks very impressive in her debut here tonight!
Judd: The kid looks like she's got talent but Mitch isn't too high on the totem pole around here. I'm going to wait to make any predictions about her future. Although the kid in the next match who's making his debut tonight may have bit off more than he can chew.
Jackson: I think Desiree will do just fine here. What about you Chris?
Wintermute doesn't answer instead is seen looking at his phone. Aiden has to reach over and nudge him.
Chris: …..I wasn't paying attention. I'm ordering food on pizza hut’s app.
Just as Jackson was about to say something to Chris, Veronica Taylor slid into the ring while Desiree was celebrating and nailed her from behind. The crowd bursts out in boos as Taylor walks over Jenkins before dropping to her knees and starting to fire off punches. Referees have to come out and pull Veronica off of her. This let's Jenkins to get to her feet and she goes after Veronica. Staff has to come out and separate the two before it gets any worse.
Jackson: What an assault by Veronica Taylor!
Judd: These two have been going at it on twitter since Desiree signed a contract. You can't say that this wasn't going to happen eventually.
Jackson: Either way I'm sure this is going to set up some bad blood for the future.
Winner: Desiree Jenkins
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Tyberius King sat at the desk in the office playing around on his phone, pretending as if he had something to do, but it was quite apparent his mind was on other things. He laid the phone down quietly on the surface in front of him and leaned back into the chair and stared off into the distance.
There was the sound of gentle knocking on the door before the door opened to reveal Jessica Nitoh wearing a lovely purple dress with a long slit on the right side up to her knee. To contrast this, she wore a pair of galaxy-themed sneakers. She looked up to see him and a gentle smile crossed her face.
[Jessica Nitoh] “I know I should have waited for an answer, but I was a little inquisitive.”
Ty gave her a superficial smile. The dress stood out to him and made him look down at his own purple tie.
[Tyberius King] “It’s alright. Nothing really going on anyway.”
Jessica noticed the color of his tie was the same color of her dress. She smiled and approached the desk.
[Jessica Nitoh] “Is that your favorite color too?”
[Tyberius King] “I thought everyone knew that when I switched my gear to purple.”
A small laugh escaped his lips as he leaned forward to give her his full attention. She took a seat before him, crossed her legs, and folded her hands on her lap. Her left hand was above her right and her wedding ring was visible.
[Jessica Nitoh] “Purple has always been my favorite color.”
She smiled a little more before she shook her head.
[Jessica Nitoh] “Have you heard anything from Cole about the match…?”
Just his name made the temperature of his blood rise but he didn't show it. Now wasn't the time to get worked up about it. Soon he would get the chance for all the revenge he needed. Or at least that's what he hoped.
[Tyberius King] “No, not yet. But the night isn't over yet. We’ll see if he has anything to say but he can't duck us forever.”
[Jessica Nitoh] “I see...”
The smile faded into a concerned frown and she looked away for a moment. A few strands of her blonde hair fell in front of her right eye.
[Jessica Nitoh] “I’m beginning to see the negative development of a disadvantage. Gabriel, Xavier, and Ms. Phe don’t seem to be on the same page. It’s… complicated. To tell you the truth, I still don’t trust Gabriel. He’s a monster. He betrayed his brother, exploited him, and even fired him from another company. If he can do that to his own flesh and blood, what do you think he’ll do to us?”
Shaking her head, she sighed and closed her eyes. Her hands fidgeted uncomfortably on her lap and her lower lip quivered in one slight moment.
[Jessica Nitoh] “As for Xavier and Phe… I’m worried about them. I don’t know everything that’s going on. Xavier won’t tell me everything and Phe seems to be focused elsewhere. None of this is good for the morale of our team.”
She was hesitant, but she slowly turned her head to face him. Ty rested his arms on the table for a moment and made sure he had complete eye contact with Jessica before he spoke.
[Tyberius King] “There is no one in this world I trust more than Phe. I would trust her with anything and everything, including my life. I'm putting up my stock in the company and I trust that she will come through for me like she always does. Now I don't know what's going on with the three of them. I don't ask. I don't want to pry into what's going on. All I know is that when the shit hits the fan and it’s us across from them in that ring, we will band together. I don't think anyone will turn on the other because of the implications that would mean for the future. Cole isn't someone who can be trusted with anything. Gabriel is smart enough to know that. Plus we're on the same page. That's not going to change. If we're going to win we've got to have faith in each other.”
His faith in their team, it was unshakable. It was admirable. Despite the difficulties that have transpired in the last few days, Ty really believed they could come together and pull through. A slight widening of Jessica’s eyes and a subtle rise of her cheek bones gave way to her shock and awe. Parting her lips, she inhaled slowly and her shoulders relaxed.
[Jessica Nitoh] “I wish I had your strength and faith. It’s amazing. If you really believe in us so strongly, then I’ll do the best I can to do the same.”
She offered an honest smile and slowly looked down at her hands, in particular her wedding ring. Her eyes grew soft and her lips parted again.
[Jessica Nitoh] “If only Gekiryu was here…”
There was a slight shift in Jessica’s body language and she shook her head. She raised her head to make eye contact with Ty again.
[Jessica Nitoh] “To help us, of course.”
Ty was starting to wonder if something was wrong but didn't want to upset her. She clearly had a lot going on inside her mind. The best thing to do was to keep being supportive.
[Tyberius King] “We’re going to make them pay for what they did to him. He should be here right now. But we will work with what we've got. And it's not so much my strength. It's Phe’s. I always tend to lean on her when things get rough. She's a very strong woman. Plus this is one of those situations where you can either run from your demons or you can look them in the eyes and fight them. I'm standing my ground.”
Considering his words, Jessica pressed her lips together and nodded. The corners of her lips curled up slightly as she uncrossed her legs and rose from her seat.
[Jessica Nitoh] “Then I’ll stand on the same ground you’re on.”
Ty gave her a smile.
[Tyberius King] “That's what I like to hear. I hope you feel better now.”
[Jessica Nitoh] “Arigatōgozaimashita.”
Thanking him in Japanese, she politely bowed and smiled in return. Ty just let out a small laugh.
[Tyberius King] “пожалуйста. Now you should probably go get ready for your match.”
A confident smirk crossed her face and she brushed a few strands behind her ear.
[Jessica Nitoh] “A paladin is always ready to smite the enemy.”
Turning around, she faced the camera with a readied expression on her face.
[Jessica Nitoh] “It’s game time, baby.”
Using a familiar catchphrase, she walked up to the door, opened it, and softly closed it as the scene faded to black.
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The scene takes place backstage and we see the number one contender for the North Atlantic Championship, Ashley Maldano skateboarding backstage. She’s dressed in her ring gear ready to compete tonight, and on her shoulder rests her cell phone attached securely playing music loudly as she rides.
ASHLEY MALDANO: OUTTTT OF MY WAYYYY LAMESSS
She shouts at some staff members as she swiftly rides past them, nearly knocking down a group of hair and makeup techs. As she laughs at them shocked and jumping, she shrugs her shoulders and turns the volume up on The Misfits blasting through the small speaker.
ASHLEY MALDANO: HEYYYYYY INCOMING! MOOOOOOOOOOVEEEE!
She shouts some more before speeding up down the long hallway before something catches her eyes. She looks ahead riding faster and faster before coming to a sharp fast stop.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well Well well...look what we have here!
She says smirking as she stops and kicks her board up holding it in her hands, looking into the eyes of the North Atlantic Champion, Felix Vialpando. As she does so, she looks at his belt, gazing into it before nearly seeing her own reflection staring back at her. She licks her lips starting to speak without looking up to his eyes at the moment.
ASHLEY MALDANO: It’s good that I ran into you...more motivation going into tonight just looking at that belt….keeping it warm for me?
She teases, smirking before looking up at him finally breaking contact from the belt as she looks into his eyes.
ASHLEY MALDANO: You do realize that our match for this belt is going to be one of the most talked about matches SAP has ever and will ever have...that is if you retain tonight…
Ashley trails on before smirking softly.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Which you already know I hope you do….I already beat the poor excuse for a fashionista once and as fun as it once was that’s not who I want to win the belt from…and I’m not the happiest of people when I don’t get what I want…
She says, looking up at him. Felix scoffs at the notion that he may lose in tonight's match.
FELIX VIALPANDO: I'm not going to freaking lose to that dognapper! Besides my notes have plenty of ways I can defeat her and I'm pretty damn certain I won't have a problem defeating her especially after how badly she got her ass handed to her by Ace Watson last Sunday.
He grunts again and looks at one half of the titles he held on his shoulder.
FELIX VIALPANDO: I'm not keeping a damn thing warm for you. I have notes on you too missy. I may not be dumb enough to refer to you as ‘light work’ like the television carbon copy idiota you have to face off against tonight, but I am smart enough to have the tools to defeat you.
Ashley smiles looking at him before letting a soft giggle escaped her lips.
ASHLEY MALDANO: And I can't wait to see you beat her! Just trying to keep you on your toes...
She says, inching closer to him as she looks back at his championship.
ASHLEY MALDANO: My own notes huh?
Ashley nods her head and smiles as she looks at him.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well now I most certainly can't wait. You know, I have notes of my own I'm taking about you too! What a smaaaalll world!
She says before grunting at the thought of her opponent tonight before making a sour face.
ASHLEY MALDANO: EWWW yuck! Even the subtle thought of him makes my stomach turn. Captain idiota is nothing more than a silly bump in the road! Being stomped away is in his future!
Vialpando nods.
FELIX VIALPANDO: Yeah, you should be taking notes on me! It's always good to take notes and study. If you hope to have any chance of taking my titles away from me, you're gonna have to be studying and taking notes!
He adjusts his titles and grunts.
FELIX VIALPANDO: How about this. You handle your waste basket opponent and I'll handle mine.
Ashley smirks and stomps her foot playfully pouting as she grunts.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well mister you make sure you study notes on me because you're getting someone JUST as good as you for your belt... unlike your mess of an opponent tonight.
She moves her hand to her chin rubbing it softly thinking it over.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Hmmm.. okay. Okay deal!
Felix nods to her and looks back down to his titles.
FELIX VIALPANDO: Enjoy the view of my titles while you can. Ashley. You'll never get a chance at them again.
He chuckles and brushes pass her as he makes his way down the hall. Ashley stares at the back of his head balling up her fist as the scene fades away.
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Ashley Maldano vs. Mason Mateo
"Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones hits the P.A system and the fans turn to immediate boots. As they jeer and snarl at the Music of the number one contender for the North Atlantic Championship, it isn't long before Ashley Maldano comes strutting out in her ring gear stomping her boots on the ground. As she smirks at the sight of the fans booing, she smiles and pulls out a microphone from her back pocket of her shorts and holds it up to her lips.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Stop.... cut the music... you honestly think I want music before this match? Hell nah...
She shakes her head as she walks, looking disgusted towards the ring.
ASHLEY MALDANO: You think an opponent like Mister Mayo deserves that? Nope. You think that roach deserves anything spectacular from me? You all must be on something!
She laughs loudly before shaking her head. The fans are showing so much heat towards the young woman, but she simply smiles and walks.
ASHLEY MALDANO: This light work surely has something to say about Captain Idiota tonight! That low life piece of scum honestly thought that going into tonight he should underestimate me? Really? The same woman who has proven numerous people wrong the last few months? What a joke!
She shouts, approaching closer to the ring getting herself inside as she stands in the center shaking her head.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Mister Mayo shouldn't even be in the same ring as me after dumbass comments like that. What he should be doing is sitting his roach self down in back and study my work because he's going to need a prayer to survive tonight. Where I'm the future of not only SAP but this sport as a whole, he's a future gas station attendant that will be washing my car one day.
She states boldly, before smiling widely licking her lips. A growl escapes her lips as Ashley stares up.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Let this match be a warning to all. You all sit real right and pay attention. Ignorance gets you nowhere with me.. and tonight is a prime example of that. Watch peoples!
Ashley giggles before slamming the mic down on the mat backing up smiling awaiting the start of the match.
Mason came barreling out of the corner as soon as he match was on and ate an elbow to the mouth for it from an aggressive Slashley. Mateo stumbled back and then came at Ashley again for a clothesline but Ash ducked right under it and got behind Mateo where she kicked out one of his knees. Once down to her level Ashley let him have it. She came with a series of elbows and kicks that looked to have Mason pretty rocked. Mateo tried to get back into the match and caught Ashley pretty good with an open palm strike that sent her stumbling back. He then tried to lift her up for a Samoan drop but she slid down his back and used momentum to catch him in a modified O’Connor roll which gave her the three count.
Jackson: Maldano is one step closer to trying to put a title around her waist here in SAP. You know the North Atlantic champion had to be watching.
Judd: He's always taking notes and I'm sure he saw the same thing I did. Ashley beat a guy on his first night who may not have been ready for this level of competition. It's not like she just walked out here and beat Brendan Samuels.
Jackson: Either way I'm sure Miss Maldano was more than happy with her performance tonight.
Winner: Ashley Maldano
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PRE-RECORDED
In the 10th minute, Redfield stunned her before hitting Your Swan Song (double underhook flipping piledriver), going for the cover and getting the ONE...TWO...THREE!!!
Nick was awarded his new championship after, the viewing parties all going nuts for the young man that managed to pull off a big victory, becoming the first ever SAP X champion!
WINNER (and NEW champion): Nick Redfield (10:44)
Moments after claiming the new SAP X Championship in Toronto, Nick Redfield emerged through the curtains and into the backstage area with a sigh of relief. He collapsed to the floor, flooded with emotions as he embraced the first championship belt of his professional career. He was fortunate to not have had to go through the Tower to get his moment, but he still felt like he had gone through war to acquire what had seemed unattainable since making his debut two years ago.
He sat on the concrete, unfazed by the bodies stepping over him as tears streamed down his cheeks and dripped onto the X Championship resting comfortably in his lap. He was silent, unable to speak and honestly struggling to breathe while sweat beaded down his body. The excitement was getting to him and a tide of anxiety came over him. He took a long, deep breath and bursted out laughing. He could not believe this moment was here. He wanted to do everything he could to revel in it, bask in the glory, and give thanks to everyone who positioned him for this opportunity.
Realizing a WCS camera remained focused on him, he shook his head and smiled wide.
NICK REDFIELD: This is only the beginning.
He showed the SAP X Championship to the camera with pride.
NICK REDFIELD: This...This is everything I’ve worked for. All the effort and heart I’ve poured into getting here, this championship belt is my baby, and I will protect it with everything I have inside of me. I owe everyone who supported me that much, because without them...I never could have made it this far. The fans...they’ve always had my back. I don’t know how I will ever be able to make it up to them, but I’m just thankful to have them in my corner.
Finally, Redfield reached back and pressed his hand against a nearby wall to help himself up to his feet. He slung the championship belt over his shoulder and smiled once more as his blue eyes met the camera.
NICK REDFIELD: Two years ago, I never would have imagined I’d be standing here. HKW was a nightmare for me, but it provided me with the experience and the motivation I needed to kick into high gear, shape the hell up, and turn my career around before it was too late. This championship is proof that I did not surrender. This championship is proof that I have made it, and as God is my witness, it is proof that I will continue to fight, continue to battle inside that ring, and continue to deny all the detractors who refuse to believe in Nick Redfield.
His eyes narrowed and he paused for a moment as he mulled over the people who doubted he could ever even make it this far. Then he chuckled.
NICK REDFIELD: The old saying is that it’s not the title that makes the man, it’s the man that makes the title…
He looks down at the X Championship resting on his shoulder.
NICK REDFIELD: It is an honor to be the first competitor to hold this championship. What the future holds for this title, no one knows, but I promise to give my all and do my best to carve a respectable, unforgettable first chapter in its legacy. I will be a fighting champion and I will be a champion who makes this leather belt right here something everyone on the roster wants to compete for. But when they step into the ring with me, they better understand that they’ve stepped into a warzone. Because it’s not going to take a regular old wrestling match to take this championship away from me...It’s not going to make a difference who you are. It’s going to take every ounce of blood, guts, and sweat to even get a sniff of this belt, and even then, your best bet is just to kill me. Fans, friends, family, SAP, everyone who witnessed this monumental evening, I am your SAP X Champion!
Before he can continue, he’s interrupted by a WCS staff member who hands him his cell phone and shakes his hand. Redfield is gracious for the man’s congratulations as he brings the phone to his ear.
NICK REDFIELD: Hello?
A huge grin stretched across his face as a chorus of voices can be heard screaming on the other end of the phone.
NICK REDFIELD: I know! We did it! We did it, Babs! I’m a...I’m a champion!!!
Still bewildered and almost speechless, he ran his left hand through his hair. He let out an exasperated “WOO!” and bounced on his toes. As he continued with his phone conversation, scene faded…
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[The camera cuts to a backstage locker room area where can see Adalynn Duncan sitting on a bench in front a row of lockers. Duncan is already clad in her ring gear and she also has on a pair of black headphones. As the cameraman steps closer she looks up and pulls her headphones off her ears and slides them down to hang around her neck.]
Adalynn Duncan: Someone, somewhere in this company is going to need to explain to me exactly what good enough to get somewhere might be. Because show after show I have been here busting my ass!
[She pulls the headphones off of her neck and tosses them in an open locker in front of her as she stands. Her somewhat calm demeanor changes to a bit of anger as she again speaks to the camera.]
Adalynn Duncan: Walk in the door and get paired with another random walking in. Did I complain? Not even a little bit. Hell, I took that ball and ran with it and turned us into a force in the tag team division. Then when I do finally get a chance to do something in the singles world here and I walk into No Man’s Land and last long enough to qualify for the Great American Grand Prix. Oh, but that is right, still not quite good enough. I guess let’s talk about the Grand Prix then. Three out of five for the week, with an added bonus of taking control for my team on the Sunday and scoring that win also. But damn, still not just yet, right?
[She smirks as she reaches in the locker and pulls out a set of stapled papers.]
Adalynn Duncan: Well, since you all couldn’t give me a clear damn answer, I went out there and did it my damn self. I went into the Tower and I took myself a title shot. Having not a clue in the world exactly what I was getting into I went in there and did what I had to do. I went in there and managed to be one of the winners. So as it would appear, I don’t need that line to be drawn that tells me where good enough is. I drew my own damn line with this!
[She tosses the contract for a title shot at one of the secondary titles in SAP back into the locker.]
Adalynn Duncan: I wonder at times where this disconnect comes from, but now, I really couldn’t give a damn about it at all, because I have what is mine. But where do I go with it? Do I shoot my shot and look at the new X Championship? Do I take my shot at one of the best that I can see in the business, Felix and be the one to take the North Atlantic title into the new era of SAP?
Before she could continue any further, she is interrupted by someone coming inside the locker room. The camera’s pan up to see the number one contender for the North Atlantic Championship, Ashley Maldano come skateboarding inside the room dressed in her ring gear like she was seen earlier. As she rides in, she looks up at Adalynn sitting there with the contract laying in the locker before smirking.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I seem to have overheard you sounding a little stressed and irritated with….lack of faith in you within this company, hm?
She smirks, before stepping off her board kicking it up into her hands as she looks over at her, before walking over to sit next to her. She doesn’t look in her eyes as she fiddles with her board, smirking as she speaks.
ASHLEY MALDANO: It’s weird, actually. It was almost like I was listening to a live recording of myself and things I would say. Crazy, right?
She smirks, before letting out a laugh as she looks up from her board.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I could come in here and try to stop you in your tracks and dreams regarding the North Atlantic belt because I plan on winning that for myself...but that would be too obvious of an encounter and I’m not about being obvious. What did spike my interest is your realization that the people around don’t seem to appreciate your talent...your skill…skill that you clearly have.
Ashley says as she looks at the contract before back up to her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: So, tell me. Why does one like you give a shit about the opinions of these people? Why do you care about being good enough in their eyes? What have these people ever done to or for you to make their opinion on you the be all end all?
She asks, before tilting her head.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I don’t think we met, officially yet. I know you know who I am and I surely know who you are, but never an official meeting..
Adalynn smirks, looking down at her contract before back up at Ashley.
Adalynn Duncan: You know, you are right. For weeks, hell for months on end here I have been screaming to them all just to give me a fair shake. And for what though? So I could sit here and watch people that have no business at all receive title shots? Or watch people that should barely be looked at as wrestlers get billings higher than you or I on the show?
She smiles and nods her head in approval of what she had just heard from Ashley as well as what she had just come to realize.
Adalynn Duncan: I’ve got mine! Just like you have yours, also. To absolute hell with each and every one of them. I did what I had to do to get what I needed and each one of them can go straight to hell if they don’t see us for what we are. Goddamn next! Hell, I am glad you did roll in here and I am glad we did get a chance to finally officially meet!
Ashley smiles a crimson menacing smile as she nods her head. As she sits back looks at her she laughs slightly.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Cheers, absolute cheers.
She says before bumping her first into the shoulder of Ashlynn. She smirks and stands up before picking at her board.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Likewose… it's always nice to meet roster members.. especially those who spike my interest.
She says before heading towards the door.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I'll see you sround, Addy. Just remember this conversation, Kay? Fuck the thoughts and opinions… the sooner you realize that.. you'll be better off.
She says heading out of the room before turning her head back to look at her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Trust me…
She says slyly as she walks out of the scene...
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The Killers vs. Ortega & Hemingway
The trash talk started early with this one and it set the tone as Addy and Joey were the first to go at it and they were swinging for the fences trying to end this as quick as possible. Duncan used her superior wrestling skills to prevent Joey from really doing anything. She then had a clear shot and went for “No Doubt” (roaring elbow) but Joey tucked his chin and leaned in with his freakishly strong skull and just took the blow. Addy thought quick and put a boot to his gut followed by a piledriver. Addy and Heidi then used the old tag tactic of cutting the ring in half. They continued to wear Ortega down till he could barely move. Duncan tagged in Thompson and held Ortega’s arms behind his back and told her to hit her “Mass Effect” superkick. Heidi went for it but Joey broke free and Heidi hit Addy right in the jaw sending her to the mat and then the outside. Joey made the breakaway and tagged in Stone. Hemingway came in angry and full of energy, Thompson never had a chance. Stone hit some hard strikes and then threw her up into the air to hit “A stone’s throw” (Blue thunder lung blower). He went for the cover and got the pin.
Jackson: Ortega and Hemingway have an upset on their hands here!
Judd: Why is it an upset? These guys have just found their groove after leaving Hellfire Club. Everyone knows they can be dangerous. Plus if it's anyone's fault here it's Heidi’s after kicking her own teammate.
Jackson: Well it looks like Adalynn doesn't feel that way.
Adalynn is back in the ring and Heidi helps her to her feet. The two talk for a moment before they share an embrace. Adalynn raises Heidi's hand in the air to the applause of the crowd but the applause soon stops as Duncan drives a knee into the gut of Heidi followed up with a piledriver. Duncan then pulls her up and whips her into the ropes where she follows and connects with “No Doubt”. Duncan then stands over Thompson’s downed body and yells “We’re done!”.
Judd: It looks like she feels exactly that way.
Chris: I can't blame her. I couldn't imagine being someone having to carry around dead weight like that.
Jackson and Judd just turn and stare at Chris.
Chris: What?
Winners: Ortega & Hemingway
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The scene cuts to the catering area as SAP’s newest, but not unfamiliar, roster addition walks up to the food table. The crowd cheers as Celeste selects a slice of pizza and places it on her plate. She moves down a few steps along the large banquet table and reaches for the salad tongs. Right as she is about to grasp them, another hand bumps into hers.
“Oh, I'm sorry. Didn't see you there.” Celeste says and the camera pans back a bit to show Ashley Malando standing next to her. Ashley stands there dressed in her #AoTW T-shirt, looking down at the young woman with a simple smile painted on her face.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Don’t worry about apologies with me, C. You’re going to say sorry for helping yourself to some free food? Come on now…
She says with a laugh before reaching over to the candy dish grabbing a purple pixie stick before ripping it open.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I’m glad for this run in to be quite honest. It’s no shocker I don’t really kick it with some people here, so it’s nice to see a face that can tolerate me.
She laughs again before swiftly walking around her, swallowing some of the sugar.
CELESTE: You haven't given me a reason to not tolerate you, yet. Besides, we came from the same place. We are on different shows, but here? We have a chance to interact. Same with a few others that came over from HKW. It's good for business. I've heard a lot about SAP in the past several months and it's nice to be a part of it. What lead you here?”
Celeste asks as she begins to pile some salad onto her plate. Ashley smirks and looks at Celeste before eating more of her pixie stick. She nods her head as she listens to her speak before clearing her throat.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Because I’m sick of the same old people being praised and looked up to. I’m sick of the obvious suspects being at the top when in reality there is so many people up and coming with talent that people like to degrade and consider “light work..” Ashley says, before rolling her eyes throwing the obvious shade at her opponent this evening.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I’m here to show that the future of professional wrestling is in good hands. I’m here to show that the most unexpected person can be at the top of the mountain. I did it once with RISE and people seem to either forget that or like to ignore it….simply my job here is to make people remember the name. Remember the face…
She smiles, tossing her garbage away looking at her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: There is a new wave coming. A new dawn of time if you will.” She laughs, before looking up. “A new generation is pushing through and I am part of that. As are you. We're not rookies or kids in this sport anymore and it is time we get what we deserve...it’s my job to make sure that happens.
CELESTE: Preaching to the choir here. I've been fighting an uphill battle since I started. First in ECWF, then in HKW. Now in SAP. I don't care who I have to fight or what kind of crazy matches I have to compete in, I'm going to prove that I am a big deal. Like you, I'm the future as well. And none of the people on top are going to listen until we shove them off! I have my eye on those tag titles. The new X title as well. Maybe I'll get a match with Brandon Banks like you have. Or face Vince Steel. People rag on him but he is a big deal here. I just hope that if I do face Steel, I don't get eaten. The guy's a monster.
Celeste shudders a bit at the thought of the size and scope of SAPs former National Champion. She takes a seat at a table with Ashley.
CELESTE: And you're not alone over your frustration of seeing the same people on top. It's annoying. It gets boring fast. That's why I left my other place of employment. The establishment is so messed up. I decided it was best to strike out on my own. So here I am.
Celeste shrugs and begins to pick at her salad.
Ashley smirks and sits next to her before looking down at the table. She nods her head before glancing up.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well, cheers to the future that shall be ours soon.
She smirks raising up her water bottle before drinking it. She sets it down before looking at her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well we have more in common than I thought, which makes this even more pleasant than I had hoped. You're funny..
She says laughing before sitting back nodding her head.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Shoving them off doesn't sound half bad ya know!
Ashley nods her head before smirking.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I can already think of certain individuals I'd love to start with here...
A laugh escapes her lips as she sips her water again. Celeste smirks as well.
CELESTE: I've taken extensive notes on quite a few myself. But we should keep that between us.
She gives Ashley a wink, then he eyes widen. Her voice becomes hushed.
CELESTE: Oh, there's CJ.
A mischievous grin forms on Celeste's face as she plucks a straw off the table and tears off the wrapping. She pops a piece of the wrapping into her mouth. Once wet, she pushes the wrapping wad into one end of the straw. Putting the other end in her mouth, Celeste blows. The paper wad shoots out and smacks her boyfriend right in the cheek!
CJ: What the heck?!
CJ turns while wiping his cheek to see Celeste a table away, giggling madly.
Ashley smirks and nods her head before putting her fingers up to her lips before hushing.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Secret safe with me..
She smiles as she looks up before grabbing a piece of lettuce before flicking it in the direction of CJ as she laughs. He turns around to see the two women laughing. He takes a crouton off his own salad plate that he just got and tosses it at his girlfriend. The crouton bounces off Celeste's forehead, making him laugh now.
CELESTE: THIS MEANS WAR!
She shout and places a cherry tomato from her salad and catapults it toward CJ using a plastic spoon. Her boyfriend ducks however and the food ends up hitting Brendan Appldorn...the head of security...also known as Ox.
OX: What the hell?!
Celeste and CJ’s eyes go wide. She jumps from her chair and joins CJ as they bolt out of the catering area. Ashley shakes her head, still laughing. Ox gives chase.
OX: Come back here you two!
They are already out in the hallway. Another camera cuts in as Celeste and CJ scurry down the hall. They stop at an intersection. Looking each way in a panic, CJ asks…
CJ: Which way do we go?
CELESTE: Quick, in here instead.
Celeste grabs CJ by the wrist and opens a door. She pulls him in and the door shuts. The words “Janitor's Closet” are stenciled into the wood. A moment later, Ox rushes by. He stops short and looks down each corridor before addressing the cameraman.
OX: Where did they go?!
The cameraman shakes his head, which moves the shot back and for as well. Ox grunts in frustration, then heads off down one of the corridors. The camera focuses back on the Janitor's closet door as the scene fades out.
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Rachel Redding vs. Cailey Carter
Carter had the crowd behind her for this one and that seemed to annoy Rachel. Not that she didn't have their support but because of the chants that they came up with that could be distracting. Cailey used her height and reach advantage early on to keep Rachel at bay while being able to deliver some blows. Things took a turn in the match however after Cailey sent Redding to the mat with a body slam and then went to the ropes looking for a splash and Rachel moved. Redding then started to stomp along the body of Carter. Picking out which limbs and joints to target for her advantage. The crowd continued to support Carter even though things were starting to look bleak after Redding hit a corner step up enziguri. Carter tried fighting back late and went for her “Sunkissed” superkick but Rachel caught her leg and took her to the mat where she locked on “Trauma Center” (grapevined ankle lock). Carter was in the middle of the ring and didn't have anywhere to go and had to tap out.
Jackson: Rachel with the big win by submission!
Judd: You say that like you're surprised?
Jackson: Not at all, I just can't recall her ever winning here by submission.
Judd: Nothing should surprise anyone about Rachel Redding. She has beat the premier champions of both HKW and FGA. She has defeated Felicity Banks. A former WCS International champion. The fact that those things haven't gotten her another shot at the National championship is criminal. She should be acknowledged more for her accomplishments.
Chris: I don't really pay attention to much or really care but Judd has a point.
Jackson: She clearly has to be on the radar for another shot. We will just have to see what's next for Rachel Redding
Winner: Rachel Redding
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[The camera cuts to a backstage locker room again where now we see Adalynn Duncan ripping the tape off of her wrists in front of her open locker. She notices the camera and looks up with an actual smile on her face. She chuckles for a moment before speaking to the camera.]
Adalynn Duncan: I know, I know. You all have the same question everyone else has right now. "Oh, Addy, why? Why would you do that to your partner?" Plain and simple, I have been saying for weeks that there has been some kind of disconnect somewhere between SAP and where they have been seeing Adalynn Duncan as a whole. I have worked my ass off since I walked into the company and all they could see me as was "her partner". So I took care of the disconnect. I took care of the problem! There should never be any type of question as to where I am going. I am on a rise here in SAP and I will not let myself be chained to someone who is doing absolutely nothing to better herself as a whole.
[She pulls her bag out of the locker and sets it down on the bench she is standing in front of and smirks.]
Adalynn Duncan: In that bag right there are two championship belts and a contract for a shot at a third here in SAP. I don't carry dead weight, anywhere. Not in my bag, not on my back, and damn sure not a partner whose only success this far in this company has been being accidentally paired with someone who would help her have a bit of shine to herself. Well, let's see how she shines now that she doesn't have me. Let's all watch as that glimmer of success that I gave her rises to my level without me, or if it dies at the end of my coattail that she has been riding. Bigger and better. Those are the only places where Addy is going baby. SAP needs to understand the time for standing still is over!
[The camera fades out to black as Adalynn turns back towards the gym bag.]
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The scene fades backstage and the camera is seen focusing on the locker room door of the reigning and defending Undisputed SAP North Atlantic Champion, Felix Vialpando. The fans of Boston in attendance are heard booing as they see the name plate. The door opens up soon after the boos go quiet and out comes the champion himself! He winces a little as he was still feeling the affects of Sunday night's War Games match at HKW's War Ready II pay per view event. As the champion looked up from the door there was a microphone right in his face.
Aleks Parker: Felix! How are you feeling?! What are your thoughts about tonight's show so far? What about your opponent tonight?
Felix stares down at her Aleks very much annoyed. He wished that his girlfriend Reiko was here with him but she was more than likely someplace else doing God knows what. He then wished that Celeste was there but she was more than likely with her boyfriend CJ as they were both now members of the company. Felix groans a bit growing even more annoyed with the microphone right there in his face. He smacks Aleks' hand out of his face gently before adjusting his two championship belts.
Felix Vialpando: The hell is wrong with you? You can't just stick a microphone in a person's face unannounced. That's just rude.
Aleks frowns a bit.
Aleks Parker: I'm...I'm sorr--
Felix Vialpando: Don't be sorry, be better at your freaking job you insolent cock roach. The heck do you want? Can't you see I have a match to head off to?
Aleks nods and goes to ask her question.
Aleks Parker: I just wanted to get a few words with our world renowned Undisputed SAP North Atlantic Champion before he has to go out and defend the title...err titles.
Felix groans once more.
Felix Vialpando: Ask your questions.
Aleks Parker: What are your thoughts about your opponent Veronica Taylor? She's looking for redemption from this past Sunday as you are. You both took a beating at War Ready II, do you believe you'll be able to withstand her offense and defend your titles? Especially having to defend them at the inaugural Tower Match last Friday?
Felix Vialpando: Of course I can withstand Veronica's weak offense. You talk as if she's an actual threat to me. She's no threat to me nor is she a threat to any freaking body in this company. Difference between myself and her at War Ready II, I was in the main event with the elite of the wrestling world...And I was back stabbed by my very own teammates. She went one on one against a man she kidnapped a dog from. She does nothing but cold hearted things and pays the price for her own stupid ass botaxed thought out plans. She's worthless. I didn't even have to take that many notes on her. Veronica Taylor wish she had a chance to defeat me but the truth is not even a college textbook could help her figure out how to not be an air head bitch that assists her own demise let alone defeat the likes of me. Let me tell you something Aleks. There's not a soul in this company or any place else that can take away my titles. Not after I've worked so damn hard to get them in the first place. I have single handedly tossed out the trash in this company. I have been the best damn champion this company has ever seen! And My Name Is Felix. Not Brenden. Hmph. Write that down, Aleks.
Aleks tries to write it down but remembers she didn't have anything to write with. Felix looks at her and rolls his eyes.
Aleks Parker: Okay what do you think about the number one contender of your titles, Ashley Maldano?
Felix Vialpando: That she's no light work like a certain idiot may want to think. She's probably the biggest challenge I've ever had since becoming champion...No. Being in this company. I've defeated the likes of Vince Steel. I've defeated that piece of shit Alan Envy. I have conquered it all! Now I have to face a former RISE Champion who has been on nothing but a marathon when it comes to getting better each and every time she steps into the ring. We were both in RISE. We are part of a lineage of kids who keep getting better and taking this world by storm. Just a piece of advice for her though....Don't get your hopes up too much. I'm going to defeat you just like I'm gonna wipe the floor with this ugly committee bitch for my titles.
Felix looks down at her.
Felix Vialpando: Get out of my way, I've wasted enough time being around you.
The North Atlantic Champion storms off leaving Aleks standing there a little sad.
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Satsujin vs. Monetta & Masters
As the match started out Monetta and Masters gained steam and took control of the match. They managed to work well together but overtime communication began to break down and Satsujin took full advantage of that. Cappadonna wore down Raven who managed to break free to tag in Masters. Desmond came in hot but soon fizzled after a thumb to the eye from Cappadonna. She then made the tag in to Nari Chang. Once Chang hit the ring she brought the hurt and and soon caught Masters with the “W.M.D.” (Michinoku driver). She went for the cover. Monetta tried to break it up but was cut off by Cappadonna and Satsujin picked up the win.
Jackson: Satsujin pick up the victory here tonight.
Judd: Raven and Desmond just never really clicked out there. If you're a team facing a much more experienced one then you've really got to be on the same page. That just didn't happen here tonight and you saw the outcome. Satsujin needed the win here though as it gets them back on track.
Winners: Satsujin
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Mark Storm vs. Nora Harris
Early in the match Nora tried to rely on technical skill to get her into the match. Storm was more than willing to chain with her and used his size to keep Nora at bay. The crowd was chanting loudly for both competitors as the match moved to a standing position. Nora used her speed to evade some strikes from Storm. From there she head to the ropes to take a more aerial approach to the match but Storm caught her and took her back to the mat. He placed her in a single leg crab and really put the pressure on it. The crowd cheered for Nora and she made it back to the bottom rope. From there Storm’s target was easy to find, her back. He drove a few knees into her before whipping her into the ropes to hit a spinebuster. The punishment affected Nora’s speed and she became sluggish. She didn't have the same pop behind her moves as she tried to fight her way back into the match up. Fans thought she had it won when Storm went for a gutwrench powerbomb and she slid down his back for a sunset flip but Storm kicked out at two. Fearing he could lose the match Storm quickly picked her up for “Dystopia” (Go to sleep) and got the pinfall.
Jackson: What an encounter these two just had!
Judd: It's no secret that these two are out here looking for gold to be around their waists and they each showed heart and dedication. Storm’s experience came into play here and he really knew how to control the match.
Jackson: I'm sure as time progresses Nora will be able to do all of that and then some.
Chris: Is she legally a little person? Like what's the cut off?
Jackson and Judd just ignore him while Aiden stares at him and shakes his head.
Winner: Mark Storm
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When the camera opens up backstage commotion is heard coming from somewhere. The camera moves down the hallway trying to find where the noise might be coming from. After a moment, the camera stops in front of a door which is marked with "Janitor's Closet" just as another loud noise comes from inside of it. Many are left wondering what is going on inside of the closet. Is someone locked inside and trying to get out? Is the janitor having some sort of meltdown? SAP Superstar and North Atlantic Champion Felix Vialpando wonders the same thing as he happens to walk up on the scene.
Felix: What in the hell!?
Once his voice is heard, the camera pans over to show the confused look on his face, just as an audible thud against the inside of the door. Instead of just walking away, Felix decides to investigate a bit further in case someone might be in trouble.
Felix: Is everything alright...
He does not get to finish his thought though, as once he opens the door he has to move out of the way as SAP's newest member, Celeste Spirit and CJ Cross fall out of the little closet and down onto the ground with a bunch of mops and brooms down on the ground around them. Both are half dressed as many can figure out now what they were doing n there. They glance up from the ground and notice Felix standing there who is doing his best to shield his eyes from the scene in front of him.
Celeste: Umm...
With the help of CJ, Celeste gets to her feet. Celeste's cheeks are a bright shade of red as she cannot believe that they ended up getting caught. After collecting their shirt's, CJ slings his over his left shoulder while holding onto Celeste's as she adjusts her bra.
Celeste: Yup! All brooms are accounted for.
Celeste takes her shirt from CJ and throws it over her head quickly, not caring if it is backwards or anything, she just wants to get away from the scene, not really able to look Felix since she's so embarrassed. Once the shirt is on, she heads on off away from the scene leaving CJ behind to nod his head in Felix's direction.
CJ: ... Yo dude!
CJ then heads on off after Celeste leaving Felix to peak over at the scene and notice that the coast is clear. He looks down at the floor and notices the mess that has been made. He cannot believe what he had just witnessed. He shakes his head and throws his hands up in the air.
Felix: OH MY GOD!
He then exits the scene quickly leaving the camera to focus on the brooms and mops all over the floor before the scene cuts over to the locker room where CJ finally is able to catch up with Celeste.
CJ: Celeste, everyone knows we are together, young and in love.. nothing to be embarrassed about.
Having her back to him, she runs her hand through her hair trying to compose herself after everything that just happened.
Celeste: Nothing? CJ we were not only caught on live TV, but also by Felix!
CJ steps forward a bit to close the gap between them as he slips his arms around her waist and lays his hands on her stomach trying to relax her.
CJ: I would not lie to you hun, I am sure it will all blow over.
CJ steals a kiss on her left cheek which does bring a small smile to her face.
CJ: We have to put it in the past right now Celeste. We need to go out there and show everyone that our out of the ring chemistry can carry over into the ring as well.
Celeste: And it will not be an easy task, Nick is coming off a great showing in the Tower match and Clue is nothing to sneeze at either.
CJ: Exactly, so how about you give me one last kiss and we can get ready.
Celeste: I can handle that.
Celeste smirks a bit as she turns her head and gives CJ a kiss.
CJ: Oh by the way.
Celeste: What?
CJ: When you put a shirt on, the part with the tag, goes on the inside.
CJ yanks on her tag a big as she gives him a slight elbow to the gut as the two share a laugh before moving out of the camera view to get ready for their match.
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Jessica Nitoh vs. Malaya Diyosa
There was legit heat behind this one and the crowd could tell because it worked them up. The two met in the middle of the ring and started swinging but that soon stopped when Diyosa raked the eyes of Nitoh. While blinded Diyosa hit her with a dropkick that send Jess falling back into the corner. Diyosa kept up the heel tactics by driving her boot into the throat of Nitoh. The ref told her to knock it off but she only did it briefly until he threatened disqualification. Diyosa pulled Nitoh out of the corner and continued to work her over. As the match went on Nitoh found her bearings and started to turn the tide. Diyosa did all she could to prevent that from happening. Using all of the heel tactics she could. Fans got nervous when she rolled Jess up for a school boy and had a handful of tights but Jess managed to escape. Their nerves went up another time when she went for a cover and put her legs on the ropes for leverage but the referee caught her. Jess started rallying with help from the fans who put everything they had behind her. Jess caught Malaya with “The Dixon Arrow” (swinging ddt) and quickly followed that up with “Silver Moon Shockwave” (630 cannonball senton) and got the cover and the win.
Jackson: In the face of adversary “The Paladin” comes through again.
Judd: I'll give credit to Malaya she did everything she could to try and win this match but in the end just came up a little bit short. Jess has been quite motivated lately and she can be dangerous when she wants to be.
Jackson: Nitoh has made it clear she's on a road to gold and a win here puts her one step closer.
Winner: Jessica Nitoh
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The cameras open up backstage at the Matthews Arena in Boston, finding the exceptionally bodacious and bouncy form of Nora “Noradorable” Harris as she enters the catering area to check out the spread that was laid out for the talent. She quickly picks up two bottles of water and then starts to look at the fruit bowl, she wants to get a snack for after her match against Mark Storm tonight. Already in her ring gear she juggles the bottles of water to one hand so she can fix the hem of her shorty-shorts, the pink material shiny and sparkly as it moves. With a sigh she picks up a couple of okay looking apples and of course then her phone chimes to let her know she’s got a text. More juggling ensues before she gets the phone out and grins, seeing who it’s from.
NORA HARRIS: Aw Bae.
She reads the text with a giggle and starts to type out a reply with one hand, not realizing that she’s partially blocked the entrance to catering with her tiny form. As she continues to block, she doesn’t see someone rolling down the hallway with a skateboard before colliding with her. As the woman on the board falls almost instantly with her, the cameras pan up to show it to be the number one contender for the North Atlantic Championship, Ashley Maldano. As she looks at Nora and stares daggers into her eyes, she grunts as she swipes her board and shuffles her way up so she’s standing looking down at her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: uhhhg Jesus. Can you do that shit elsewhere? Can’t you see an entire table of candy with MY name on it?
She says before shaking her head brushing past her to look. As she gets a better sense of who it is, she looks at her and runs her hands through her hair.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Did you at least have a good reason for making me fall?
Nora lets out a loud ‘ack!’ as the pair hit the floor, Ashley’s words actually making the pixie-ish girl blink.
NORA HARRIS: You’re lucky I didn’t drop my phone, but honestly my bad for blocking the doorway with my bodacious booty, but your bad for not watching where you’re going. Seriously boo thang, what if there’d been a set of steps? Can you picture the headlines? Young Brunette Flies Headfirst Down Stairs! Tragic, and messy. Think about the poor janitors….
Nora gets up quickly, and offers her hand to her…
NORA HARRIS: ...wait, your name is on the candy table? You don’t look like a Cadbury or a Reeces or a Nestle… how cool is that?
Ashley rolls her eyes before shaking her head.
ASHLEY MALDANO: No no no, you were in my way blocking the door with your goofy self!
She shakes her head and scoffs. As she looks up at Nora she glares at her before rolling her eyes.
ASHLEY MALDANO: What? No…
She shakes her head and sighs before pushing past to grab some pixie sticks ripping off the wrapper. Nora stares at her, then expressively rolls her eyes.
NORA HARRIS: Well if you ever want pointers on how to really ride that thing I’ll consider helping… I may not be from Pixie Hollow but I know how to fly, and how to grind!
She grins and then walks away, leaving Ashley staring a hole in her back with a disgruntled look on her face before she grabs more of her favorite candy from the table.
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Clue & Redfield vs. Cross & Celeste
Clue and CJ started the match and slapped hands showing respect before they locked up. Cross tried to get flashy early and Clue wasn't having any of it and took the young man to the ground. Clue tried using some gain moves to keep him down but Cross was too full of energy to keep on the mat. Cross even landed a beautiful dropkick that sent Clue back into his corner where Nick was ready to enter the match. Nick wasn't playing around and quickly hit CJ with a enziguri and then pulled him up for a rough piledriver. He went for a cover but Celeste came in to break it up. She pulled CJ back to their corner where she tagged herself in. The two teams continued to go back and forth. Neither team was really pulling ahead for a while until Clue and Nick isolated Celeste and began to wear her down. She thought she worked herself free but Clue grabbed a leg at the last second. Celeste got back to a standing position and hit Clue with an enziguri that set her free. She then made the tag to the hometown boy CJ who came in like a casa en fuego. He took down Clue with a clothesline and Redfield came in and took a arm drag that was followed by a clothesline. Clue was up again and this time ate a belly to belly suplex. CJ then pulled him up for the High Cross (crucifix powerbomb). Redfield charged CJ to break the set up but Celeste entered the ring and stopped him with a roundhouse kick. CJ hit the mat with Clue and the referee made the three count.
Jackson: CJ and Celeste have picked up a big victory in the tag division tonight!
Judd: It was a great display of teamwork. Clue and Nick are no slouches. These are men who won the Cavalcade match and challenged for the tag titles. They are serious competitors and they paired up well with them. It could have gone either way but I think having the hometown crowd helped them.
Clue and Nick are inside of the ring with Nick patting Clue on the back telling him they'll have it next time. CJ and Celeste are celebrating on the outside when she grabs a microphone and slides back into the ring. She tells Nick that she beat his team this week now she wants to take his title next. She issues him a challenge for the X title at Fall Classic. Nick accepts the challenge and tells her that next time she won't be the one with her hand raised.
Jackson: Well will you look at that we already have our first confirmed title match for Fall Classic and it will be the first time the X title is defended!
Judd: Let's just wait and see what Celeste does with this. She's got the momentum on her side now but there's two weeks for a lot of things to change.
Winners: CJ Cross & Celeste
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The show cuts backstage to where the reigning SAP International Tag Team champions, The Small Boob Wrecking Crew are standing by. Both Annie and The Crimson Baroness are dressed in their ring attire, with the titles slung over their shoulders as they begins talking.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Here we are again…
She rolls her eyes and scoffs.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: A few weeks ago we stood here and told the Satsujin Triad that they weren’t going to take these belts from us, and they didn’t. Just like the ‘most hyped team’ in SAP, they fell at our feet. And we were going to continue bringing prestige and honor to these belts…
ANNIE ZELLOR: And we wanted to know who else was there? Who’s gonna come for these titles?
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And SAP, in all their wisdom, book a random ass ladder match to determine the new number one contender. The challengers we beat got a chance to jump right back into contention.
ANNIE ZELLOR: “Beat”.
Annie uses air quotes as she shakes her head.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Humbled, humiliated, shut the hell up. Whatever you want to call it, sweetie. And now they’re joined by Cause and Effect – the former FAW tag champions!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Are they getting along now?
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Who knows, who cares? I’m sure The Reeds have better chemistry than Xavier and Gabriel do anyway…
ANNIE ZELLOR: Ah yeah. But now we’ve gotta do this all again. ‘Cause after we’ve beat Cause and Effect, and after we’ve beat The Reeds – again – we’re gonna do this our way.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And help make the SAP tag division reputable. To make these belts prestigious, and honorable. So losers don’t bounce right back into number one contender matches, so random teams don’t get shots on the off weeks. But before we can do any of that, we have a match to win…
With that, the SBWC members walk away to finish getting ready for their match.
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North Atlantic Championship Match
Felix Vialpando © vs. Veronica Taylor
Felix looked a little angry as the match started and planned to take it out on Veronica Taylor. Vialpando laid some aggressive kicking combinations on the self proclaimed First Lady of SAP. Felix was headed to the top rope when he looked out to the entrance ramp and saw that Ashley Maldano had walked through the curtain and about halfway down the ramp.
She was wearing an oversized pair of glasses and held a pen and notepad. The distraction was enough for Veronica to hit the ropes and cause Felix to get crotched. Taylor then placed him in a tree of woe. She drove her knee into his stomach repeatedly before placing her boot on his throat. The referee called for a break and Taylor reluctantly gave it to him.
From here Taylor led the assault. She was very rough with Felix hitting wild strikes and using heel tactics such as raking the back and running Felix’s face on the ropes. At one point she even whipped him into the ropes just to grab him by the hair and pull him back to the mat. Taylor was getting overconfident over time and was taking longer appealing to the crowd.
On the outside Maldano was writing things down in the notepad. Taylor whipped Felix into the ropes again and was surprised when Felix ducked her clothesline and then rebounded to hit her with a superman punch. Felix took the advantage now and landed a few forearms before switching to a few suplexes. Vialpando was ready to call it a night and connected with the “Falcon Call” (Omega driver) and got the three count.
Jackson: And the longest reigning North Atlantic champion keeps the reign going tonight.
Judd: He's very lucky that he did. Veronica could have probably had this match. Had she cut the showboating and got the job done. Felix getting distracted early in this match could have cost him.
Jackson: Maldano the current number one contender to the championship really playing some mind games here as she was “taking notes” during the champion’s match.
Judd: Ashley should just be careful. Felix isn't someone I would want to be on the bad side of. Plus her notes should tell her something here. Don't ever count Vialpando out. He finds a way to win.
Winner: Felix Vialpando
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As the black flag flies high above the arena, the skull and crossbones proudly displayed upon it, the flag billowing in the wind. As the camera pans out, sat upon the roof of the arena in his ring gear, paired with one of his traditional Hawaiian shirts, is none other than the top ranked star in Spirit and Pride himself, the National Champion Brendan Samuels. He sits by the flag he has raised, a customary sight for all SAP fans during the events, letting fans far and wide know that this is his ship, and he is both Captain and Navigator as the company travels across the wrestling ocean.
“It’s been a long wee journey. I set off, raising the sails to a newfoundland, with little coin to me name, and only a reputation for working alongside the wee boyo, Ciaran, me tag team partner an’ younger brother. When I decided to set sail on me own, to see if I could do what me Da never could, it slipped under the radar. It weren’t like the odds were completely against me, I were left completely off of the betting slip. No one paid mind when I smuggled myself through the waters to here. I weren’t on the radar at all, though I dinnae mind it. No one could see me through the fog.”
He peers at the camera, his cool and calculating eyes having a little twinkle in them, his grin with a level of smugness, cold and cocky, yet every mannerism and movement is backed up by both his words and his actions in the ring.
“But then, ‘The Biggest Shock In SAP History’ happened, and the whole world began to pay attention, realizing that the words that I spoke, the ones that were ignored should never have been ignored at all. That I backed everything up with fact, cold, hard, fact. An’ look at me now. The National Champion, the flagship of the SAP armada. Underdog to Top dog, Pauper to Prince, forgotten to the whole feckin’ memory. An’ I couldn’t have done it without the support of me fam, me ould flower, and those landlubbers that cheer me name out there in the sea of fans.”
He tokes gently on a fine Cuban cigar, blowing soft rings of smoke into the chilled night air, his National championship proudly in view upon his shoulder, one he pats gently with his hand.
“I dinnae feel obligated to do this like some, nor do I feel that the world owes me a favor. I dinnae do this to strike fear llke me next opponent, nor do I do this for the dollar, the endless fame, the need for plaudits. I do this for the fam, for me love, for the people. And I do this for meself. I want to be all I can be and more. And I do this for SAP. And I do this ‘cause I want to make the National title a truly international thing.“
He takes another inhale, staring out into the blinding lights of the city before him
“No longer does SAP have a champion who is the source of ridicule, of insults, of jibes. I ain’t a champion some eejit will think twice about crossing swords with, I ain’t a champion that the overspoken want to mince words with. I’m a fightin’ champion, a true fightin’ champion and I do it with pride and spirit, as the company requests. I aim to be the champion this place deserves, and I aim to continue bein’ that guy for a very long time.”
He taps his hard won title once more, before looking up at the flag with pride.
“Bloody Mary, the face painted mad jester of the business right now, she ain’t here for that. She’s here for games, she’s for blood, she’s here for madness itself, and madness is herself. I seen her play her court games across the wrestling seas. She ain’t here to represent Spirit, nor Pride. She’s here to bring shame, blame, the crying game. And I won’t be letting her blame that game here tonight. I’m gonna be showing that yer dinnae swim out into the ocean to battle The Kraken, and when I’m done she’ll be screamin’ me name in the mirror in fear, rather than the opposite. Could this be me biggest challenge as champion? Aye, aye that might be. But I wouldn’t be a fightin’ champion if I dinnae accept the challenge and wash the paint of of her wave with cold, salty water. So that be what I be doin’ tonight. I promise yer that.”
Samuels smiles once more, both coolness and confidence in his Southern Irish drawal.
“As as for the great obligated, there is no need to hope. I’m right here. And I will be for a long time. Not ‘cause I need to be. But because I choose to be.”
The camera focuses back on the flag once more before with a final phrase, the scene fades away.
“And yer will know me name.”
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Great American Title Match
Brandon Banks © vs. Alan Envy
The crowd started chanting before the bell even rang. The support in the building seemed to be down the middle. That is until Banks shouted out to the crowd to “shut the fuck up” followed by some other choice words that made many of them switch to team Envy.
The bell rang and the two veterans circled each other as they planned their attacks. They locked up and Envy used his size advantage to toss Banks down to the mat. Banks didn't like that very much and shot right back up to elbow Envy in the face. This started a wild brawl between the two men. Envy started out with the lead but Banks fought his way back. He went for a “Bank Shot” (superkick) but Envy saw it coming and rolled to the outside to avoid it. Banks wasn't going to wait for Envy to get back into the ring and instead headed for the turnbuckle. He then dove from the top to the outside with a moonsault onto Envy that caused the crowd to chant “holy shit”.
Banks rolled Envy back into the ring and then waited on the apron. As Envy got to his feet Banks dove for “Stingbow” (springboard diving forearm smash) but Envy caught him with a superkick that send him to the mat hard. The crowd popped again and Envy went for a cover but Banks kicked out. Envy tried to keep up the pressure by whipping him into the corner and then hitting a lariat. He landed a few chops before sending Banks out of the corner with an overhead belly to belly suplex. Banks grimaced a bit but started to get to his feet. When he got to a knee Envy came charging in but Banks avoided a knee and rolled him up for a cover but Envy kicked out. Envy then grabbed hold of Banks looking for a German suplex but Banks hooked a leg and then rolled in between Envy’s and locked on a grapevined ankle lock.
Envy looked in pain but he pulled himself to the ropes and got the break. Both men had taking a beating by this point and knew it was important to get that momentum going. The two men met in the middle and began to slug it out. Envy whipped Banks into the ropes and attempted a jawbreaker lariat but Banks ducked and rebounded to hit a dropkick. The crowd instinctively screamed “You MAD?!”.
Envy got to a knee and Banks went for a buzzsaw kick but Envy ducked and then sent Banks to the mat with a German suplex. Envy then whipped Banks into the corner and followed him for an elbow. Envy lifted up Banks for a slingshot suplex but after bouncing Banks’ feet off of the top rope Banks used the momentum to flip himself out of it. Envy turned around to face Banks and ate a “Bankshot” for it. Banks covered and hooked both legs picking up the victory.
Jackson: Banks with the win!
Judd: Brandon Banks is one of the true innovators of wrestling. I never would have seen that finish coming. Al Envy is an absolute legend in this sport and he just got caught at the wrong time. I know he will bounce right back.
Winner: Brandon Banks
After the hard fought bout, Brandon wipes his boots off right next to Envy’s head and moves himself toward the hard camera far right corner. He asks for a microphone and rips it out of the ring announces hand before he says:
“Wooooooo”
Brandon continues by saying that he has something to prove. Not to the people, but himself. He wants to challenge the best SAP has to offer before he goes one on one with THEE best SAP has to offer. He continues by saying that anyone in the back can throw their name in the hat to challenge him for HIS Great American title. He continues by calling Envy light work, saying that he’s no Evan Envi with an I.
Brandon sits down in the corner and says:
“Anyone. It can be one, it can be two. It can be sixteen. I honestly don’t give a sh*t because I’m one match away from ruling this land.”
Brandon continues by saying he’s better than everyone backstage and drops the mic. Rachel Redding is the first to come out...and then Felix Vialpando. Soon Ashley Maldano and Nick Redfield come out. More of the SAP roster begins to come out to try and accept Banks’ challenge. Then there's a bustling in the throng of wrestlers as Tyberius King pushes his way to the front. This bring a smile to Brandon’s face as he begins to laugh maniacally. Away from the mic, he says “You all fell for it” as he holds his title high in the air.
“See me”
He finally stands up and throws the Great American championship to the stage ramp. Brandon continues telling them they’re not before he turns to camera and tells Brendon Samuels “I’m coming.”
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National Championship Match
Brendan Samuels © vs. Bloody Mary
The corsairs at ringside lifted up the large black flag and began to swing it back and forth as Samuels stood in the ring with the belt on his shoulder. It was only moments until “His Name is Brendan” was the only thing you could hear in the arena. He handed the belt to the referee and then pointed to Mary and then pointed to the crowd. Mary gave a scowl that likely frightened at least 78% of the building.
The bell rang and Mary charged. Leaping into the air and wrapping her legs around the waist of Samuels and unleashing wild strikes before she turned to biting his forehead. Samuels stumbled back into the corner and tried to get Mary off of him but it was Mary who switched positions and then monkey flipped Samuels out of the corner. Samuels got to his feet and Mary came charging at him again. This time he had her number as he caught her with a brutal axe bomber that saw her landing high on her shoulders.
Samuels took a moment to evaluate the situation and then pulled Mary up by the hair. She drove a knee right into this thigh and then caught him with a headbutt. The crowd then couldn't believe their eyes as she lifted Samuels up onto her shoulders and dropped him to the mat with a Samoan drop. Mary went for the cover but Samuels kicked out.
It was now Mary who was pulling Samuels up by the hair and Brendan broke away to land a few knife edge chops on Mary before connecting with a boot and a snap suplex. Samuels then had Mary set up for a powerbomb but she popped her head out and then drove him right into the corner. She then connected with a series of corner shoulder thrusts until Samuels came down with a heavy club to the back that made her back out of the corner.
Samuels came out of the corner after Mary so she attempted a superkick but Samuels spun the leg around and grabbed Mary from behind locking in a crossface chicken wing. Mary used her chin to dig into the arm of Samuels creating distance and then she bit down hard on the arm. Samuels screamed out in pain but kept the move locked in. He got his footing and then connected with “Mac Lir” (millennium suplex). Samuels covered Mary and got the victory to the cheer of the crowd.
Jackson: What a war that was!
Judd: People take a look at Mary’s win loss record in SAP and kind of just look her over. That's the last thing anyone should do. Mary is tough as nails period. She showed that at “No Man’s Land”. She showed that in the Great American Grand Prix and she showed it here tonight. Don't forget there's a deathmatch tournament coming down the line and with the X title being only defended in specialty matches these are things right up Mary’s wheelhouse.
Jackson: I really have to agree with you there but “The Kraken” puts another notch in his belt strap as he moves closer to an eventual meeting with Brandon Banks for that title.
Winner: Brendan Samuels
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International Tag Team Title Match
Small Boob Wrecking Crew ( vs. Cause and Effect vs. The Reeds[/b]
The bell rang and all six competitors just started beating on each other. The ref couldn't gain any semblance of control so if it wasn't supposed to be tornado tag it sure was now. Annie and TCB were the first to work together to isolate an opponent which happened to be Gabe. Charlie ended up throwing Xavier to the outside but that worked for him because it gave him a chance to run and make the save for his brother.
With C&E and SBWC going at it The Reeds actually exited the ring. They stood and waited by one of the turnbuckles plotting as the other two teams beat on each other. It wasn't until Annie hit Xavier with “All That Glitters” (satellite ddt) and went for a cover that Lilah slid into the ring to break the cover.
Now with all six back into the ring it became a melee once again. The pairings routinely changed and it was hard for anyone to get any semblance of an advantage as they were always cut off before they could find a rhythm. Xavier and Gabe were the next to surge and started to lay into The Reeds.
Just as it looked like C&E might nail the final blow SBWC showed up to put an end to it. They caught them from behind with dual superkicks that dropped the sibling combo. The Reeds then slipped out of the ring again to try and catch a breath and recover.
SBWC and C&E were left alone in the ring. The two teams kept going at each other hard. TCB and Xavier had grabbed each other by the back of the head and were swinging wildly. Xavier landed a good one and TCB stumbled and fell back but she never let go of Xavier and they fell through the middle rope to the floor. Annie dropped Gabe with a codebreaker and then looked out to see Xavier on the outside about to pick up TCB. She got a running start and dove through rope taking out X with a suicide dive.
Gabe got back to his feet after seeing the dive and then looked at all three of them on the outside. He got a smile on his face and the crowd popped hoping for him to go for it. He stood up and bounced off of the ropes only to get caught with a nasty lariat from Charlie who slid into the ring. Lilah now slides into the ring herself. Charlie looks back on the group outside of the ring and sees they're back to their feet. He gets a running start and dives over the top rope taking them out. Lilah knows this is her only moment. She pulls Gabe up and hits “Kiss the Ground” (sitout face buster). Lilah gets the cover and the pin.
As the bell rings, Lilah rolls up to her knees; for a moment she looks as though she can't believe it, running her hands through her hair a smile comes across her face as she looks down at Gabriel. She pulls back and up to her feet as she is handed the International Tag Team Championship belts, immediately she clutches the titles to her chest and bows her head, seemingly still in disbelief as she shakes her head. After a minute, Charlie Reed rolls into the ring and the pair embrace each other.
Charlie steps off to the side and the pair stand beside each other as he thrusts their hands up into the air in victory. Lilah lifts her belt and Charlie does the same before Lilah turns and jumps into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist with a kiss as the crowd pops.
Winners: The Reeds
Jackson: The Reeds have seemingly done the impossible and become the new International Tag Team champions!
Judd: I won't lie they were my least favorite going into this match but they found a way to make it work by allowing the other teams to beat each other multiple times. Then when the moment was right they struck.
On the outside SBWC are back up to their feet and begin to walk towards the back. Annie waving to all the fans that chant to them. Cause and Effect are back up to their feet with Phoenix by their side. Xavier yells that this is only the beginning. Charlie tells them if they want a shot to come get it.
That gets cut short as Cole Connors has made his way to the announce table and stands on top of it. This immediately grabs the attention of Phe, Xavier, and Gabe. There soon is movement in the crowd and the members of Hellfire Club are seen surrounding the ring.
The three of them get ready to fight when Ty and Jess rush out from the back and get right next to their teammates. Asmodeus grunts for a moment hoping to get an ambush in but now knowing it's ruined he tells everyone to head Cole’s way. Connors then grabs a microphone.
Cole: Good I'm glad you're all together. I just wanted to let you know that we will be seeing you all in two weeks. At Fall Classic we finally take this company over for good!
Ty just stares his cousin down as Cole jumps down off of the table and disappears into the crowd with the rest of Hellfire Club. Phoenix then gets everyone together and they head back towards the ramp with the crowd cheering for them.
Jackson: And the date has been set! In two weeks time the fate of SAP will be decided as these two teams will battle for supremacy.
Judd: It's literally the most important match in the history of this company. Cause there's a good chance if Cole wins all this place will be is history.
Chris: I doubt we're that lucky.
Aiden reaches over and smacks Chris in the back of the head.
Jackson. Thank you Aiden, and thank you to everyone who was watching at home! We will see you in two weeks live on Evolve Network!
It then goes to ringside to the announce table where we see Jackson, Judd, and Chris. Right next to them in his recliner is the head of social media Aiden all stretched out.
Jackson: Hello everyone we are live on the Evolve network live from the historic Matthews Arena! This marks history as it is not only our first time in Boston but marks our switch to biweekly!
Judd: Matthews Arena is the oldest multipurpose athletic arena in the world. This place has seen some of the best athletes in the world from the Celtics, Bruins, and Northeastern. Now SAP’s best and brightest will get their chance to create new memories in this old building.
Jackson: What a great way to put it Judd. I won't even try to follow that. Let's just get to the action!
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Desiree Jenkins vs. Mitch Parker
The bell rang and Desiree came out firing on all cylinders. Mitch tried to keep up with her but just couldn't match the intensity especially after she hit him with her “Blonde Rage” series of chops. After that Mitch just tried to stay involved in the match but Des wore him down quickly with submissions that left Mitch with no real chance. It wasn't long until she hit “Air Desy” (Springboard Bulldog) and she picked up the win.
Jackson: Jenkins looks very impressive in her debut here tonight!
Judd: The kid looks like she's got talent but Mitch isn't too high on the totem pole around here. I'm going to wait to make any predictions about her future. Although the kid in the next match who's making his debut tonight may have bit off more than he can chew.
Jackson: I think Desiree will do just fine here. What about you Chris?
Wintermute doesn't answer instead is seen looking at his phone. Aiden has to reach over and nudge him.
Chris: …..I wasn't paying attention. I'm ordering food on pizza hut’s app.
Just as Jackson was about to say something to Chris, Veronica Taylor slid into the ring while Desiree was celebrating and nailed her from behind. The crowd bursts out in boos as Taylor walks over Jenkins before dropping to her knees and starting to fire off punches. Referees have to come out and pull Veronica off of her. This let's Jenkins to get to her feet and she goes after Veronica. Staff has to come out and separate the two before it gets any worse.
Jackson: What an assault by Veronica Taylor!
Judd: These two have been going at it on twitter since Desiree signed a contract. You can't say that this wasn't going to happen eventually.
Jackson: Either way I'm sure this is going to set up some bad blood for the future.
Winner: Desiree Jenkins
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Tyberius King sat at the desk in the office playing around on his phone, pretending as if he had something to do, but it was quite apparent his mind was on other things. He laid the phone down quietly on the surface in front of him and leaned back into the chair and stared off into the distance.
There was the sound of gentle knocking on the door before the door opened to reveal Jessica Nitoh wearing a lovely purple dress with a long slit on the right side up to her knee. To contrast this, she wore a pair of galaxy-themed sneakers. She looked up to see him and a gentle smile crossed her face.
[Jessica Nitoh] “I know I should have waited for an answer, but I was a little inquisitive.”
Ty gave her a superficial smile. The dress stood out to him and made him look down at his own purple tie.
[Tyberius King] “It’s alright. Nothing really going on anyway.”
Jessica noticed the color of his tie was the same color of her dress. She smiled and approached the desk.
[Jessica Nitoh] “Is that your favorite color too?”
[Tyberius King] “I thought everyone knew that when I switched my gear to purple.”
A small laugh escaped his lips as he leaned forward to give her his full attention. She took a seat before him, crossed her legs, and folded her hands on her lap. Her left hand was above her right and her wedding ring was visible.
[Jessica Nitoh] “Purple has always been my favorite color.”
She smiled a little more before she shook her head.
[Jessica Nitoh] “Have you heard anything from Cole about the match…?”
Just his name made the temperature of his blood rise but he didn't show it. Now wasn't the time to get worked up about it. Soon he would get the chance for all the revenge he needed. Or at least that's what he hoped.
[Tyberius King] “No, not yet. But the night isn't over yet. We’ll see if he has anything to say but he can't duck us forever.”
[Jessica Nitoh] “I see...”
The smile faded into a concerned frown and she looked away for a moment. A few strands of her blonde hair fell in front of her right eye.
[Jessica Nitoh] “I’m beginning to see the negative development of a disadvantage. Gabriel, Xavier, and Ms. Phe don’t seem to be on the same page. It’s… complicated. To tell you the truth, I still don’t trust Gabriel. He’s a monster. He betrayed his brother, exploited him, and even fired him from another company. If he can do that to his own flesh and blood, what do you think he’ll do to us?”
Shaking her head, she sighed and closed her eyes. Her hands fidgeted uncomfortably on her lap and her lower lip quivered in one slight moment.
[Jessica Nitoh] “As for Xavier and Phe… I’m worried about them. I don’t know everything that’s going on. Xavier won’t tell me everything and Phe seems to be focused elsewhere. None of this is good for the morale of our team.”
She was hesitant, but she slowly turned her head to face him. Ty rested his arms on the table for a moment and made sure he had complete eye contact with Jessica before he spoke.
[Tyberius King] “There is no one in this world I trust more than Phe. I would trust her with anything and everything, including my life. I'm putting up my stock in the company and I trust that she will come through for me like she always does. Now I don't know what's going on with the three of them. I don't ask. I don't want to pry into what's going on. All I know is that when the shit hits the fan and it’s us across from them in that ring, we will band together. I don't think anyone will turn on the other because of the implications that would mean for the future. Cole isn't someone who can be trusted with anything. Gabriel is smart enough to know that. Plus we're on the same page. That's not going to change. If we're going to win we've got to have faith in each other.”
His faith in their team, it was unshakable. It was admirable. Despite the difficulties that have transpired in the last few days, Ty really believed they could come together and pull through. A slight widening of Jessica’s eyes and a subtle rise of her cheek bones gave way to her shock and awe. Parting her lips, she inhaled slowly and her shoulders relaxed.
[Jessica Nitoh] “I wish I had your strength and faith. It’s amazing. If you really believe in us so strongly, then I’ll do the best I can to do the same.”
She offered an honest smile and slowly looked down at her hands, in particular her wedding ring. Her eyes grew soft and her lips parted again.
[Jessica Nitoh] “If only Gekiryu was here…”
There was a slight shift in Jessica’s body language and she shook her head. She raised her head to make eye contact with Ty again.
[Jessica Nitoh] “To help us, of course.”
Ty was starting to wonder if something was wrong but didn't want to upset her. She clearly had a lot going on inside her mind. The best thing to do was to keep being supportive.
[Tyberius King] “We’re going to make them pay for what they did to him. He should be here right now. But we will work with what we've got. And it's not so much my strength. It's Phe’s. I always tend to lean on her when things get rough. She's a very strong woman. Plus this is one of those situations where you can either run from your demons or you can look them in the eyes and fight them. I'm standing my ground.”
Considering his words, Jessica pressed her lips together and nodded. The corners of her lips curled up slightly as she uncrossed her legs and rose from her seat.
[Jessica Nitoh] “Then I’ll stand on the same ground you’re on.”
Ty gave her a smile.
[Tyberius King] “That's what I like to hear. I hope you feel better now.”
[Jessica Nitoh] “Arigatōgozaimashita.”
Thanking him in Japanese, she politely bowed and smiled in return. Ty just let out a small laugh.
[Tyberius King] “пожалуйста. Now you should probably go get ready for your match.”
A confident smirk crossed her face and she brushed a few strands behind her ear.
[Jessica Nitoh] “A paladin is always ready to smite the enemy.”
Turning around, she faced the camera with a readied expression on her face.
[Jessica Nitoh] “It’s game time, baby.”
Using a familiar catchphrase, she walked up to the door, opened it, and softly closed it as the scene faded to black.
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The scene takes place backstage and we see the number one contender for the North Atlantic Championship, Ashley Maldano skateboarding backstage. She’s dressed in her ring gear ready to compete tonight, and on her shoulder rests her cell phone attached securely playing music loudly as she rides.
ASHLEY MALDANO: OUTTTT OF MY WAYYYY LAMESSS
She shouts at some staff members as she swiftly rides past them, nearly knocking down a group of hair and makeup techs. As she laughs at them shocked and jumping, she shrugs her shoulders and turns the volume up on The Misfits blasting through the small speaker.
ASHLEY MALDANO: HEYYYYYY INCOMING! MOOOOOOOOOOVEEEE!
She shouts some more before speeding up down the long hallway before something catches her eyes. She looks ahead riding faster and faster before coming to a sharp fast stop.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well Well well...look what we have here!
She says smirking as she stops and kicks her board up holding it in her hands, looking into the eyes of the North Atlantic Champion, Felix Vialpando. As she does so, she looks at his belt, gazing into it before nearly seeing her own reflection staring back at her. She licks her lips starting to speak without looking up to his eyes at the moment.
ASHLEY MALDANO: It’s good that I ran into you...more motivation going into tonight just looking at that belt….keeping it warm for me?
She teases, smirking before looking up at him finally breaking contact from the belt as she looks into his eyes.
ASHLEY MALDANO: You do realize that our match for this belt is going to be one of the most talked about matches SAP has ever and will ever have...that is if you retain tonight…
Ashley trails on before smirking softly.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Which you already know I hope you do….I already beat the poor excuse for a fashionista once and as fun as it once was that’s not who I want to win the belt from…and I’m not the happiest of people when I don’t get what I want…
She says, looking up at him. Felix scoffs at the notion that he may lose in tonight's match.
FELIX VIALPANDO: I'm not going to freaking lose to that dognapper! Besides my notes have plenty of ways I can defeat her and I'm pretty damn certain I won't have a problem defeating her especially after how badly she got her ass handed to her by Ace Watson last Sunday.
He grunts again and looks at one half of the titles he held on his shoulder.
FELIX VIALPANDO: I'm not keeping a damn thing warm for you. I have notes on you too missy. I may not be dumb enough to refer to you as ‘light work’ like the television carbon copy idiota you have to face off against tonight, but I am smart enough to have the tools to defeat you.
Ashley smiles looking at him before letting a soft giggle escaped her lips.
ASHLEY MALDANO: And I can't wait to see you beat her! Just trying to keep you on your toes...
She says, inching closer to him as she looks back at his championship.
ASHLEY MALDANO: My own notes huh?
Ashley nods her head and smiles as she looks at him.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well now I most certainly can't wait. You know, I have notes of my own I'm taking about you too! What a smaaaalll world!
She says before grunting at the thought of her opponent tonight before making a sour face.
ASHLEY MALDANO: EWWW yuck! Even the subtle thought of him makes my stomach turn. Captain idiota is nothing more than a silly bump in the road! Being stomped away is in his future!
Vialpando nods.
FELIX VIALPANDO: Yeah, you should be taking notes on me! It's always good to take notes and study. If you hope to have any chance of taking my titles away from me, you're gonna have to be studying and taking notes!
He adjusts his titles and grunts.
FELIX VIALPANDO: How about this. You handle your waste basket opponent and I'll handle mine.
Ashley smirks and stomps her foot playfully pouting as she grunts.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well mister you make sure you study notes on me because you're getting someone JUST as good as you for your belt... unlike your mess of an opponent tonight.
She moves her hand to her chin rubbing it softly thinking it over.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Hmmm.. okay. Okay deal!
Felix nods to her and looks back down to his titles.
FELIX VIALPANDO: Enjoy the view of my titles while you can. Ashley. You'll never get a chance at them again.
He chuckles and brushes pass her as he makes his way down the hall. Ashley stares at the back of his head balling up her fist as the scene fades away.
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Ashley Maldano vs. Mason Mateo
"Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones hits the P.A system and the fans turn to immediate boots. As they jeer and snarl at the Music of the number one contender for the North Atlantic Championship, it isn't long before Ashley Maldano comes strutting out in her ring gear stomping her boots on the ground. As she smirks at the sight of the fans booing, she smiles and pulls out a microphone from her back pocket of her shorts and holds it up to her lips.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Stop.... cut the music... you honestly think I want music before this match? Hell nah...
She shakes her head as she walks, looking disgusted towards the ring.
ASHLEY MALDANO: You think an opponent like Mister Mayo deserves that? Nope. You think that roach deserves anything spectacular from me? You all must be on something!
She laughs loudly before shaking her head. The fans are showing so much heat towards the young woman, but she simply smiles and walks.
ASHLEY MALDANO: This light work surely has something to say about Captain Idiota tonight! That low life piece of scum honestly thought that going into tonight he should underestimate me? Really? The same woman who has proven numerous people wrong the last few months? What a joke!
She shouts, approaching closer to the ring getting herself inside as she stands in the center shaking her head.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Mister Mayo shouldn't even be in the same ring as me after dumbass comments like that. What he should be doing is sitting his roach self down in back and study my work because he's going to need a prayer to survive tonight. Where I'm the future of not only SAP but this sport as a whole, he's a future gas station attendant that will be washing my car one day.
She states boldly, before smiling widely licking her lips. A growl escapes her lips as Ashley stares up.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Let this match be a warning to all. You all sit real right and pay attention. Ignorance gets you nowhere with me.. and tonight is a prime example of that. Watch peoples!
Ashley giggles before slamming the mic down on the mat backing up smiling awaiting the start of the match.
Mason came barreling out of the corner as soon as he match was on and ate an elbow to the mouth for it from an aggressive Slashley. Mateo stumbled back and then came at Ashley again for a clothesline but Ash ducked right under it and got behind Mateo where she kicked out one of his knees. Once down to her level Ashley let him have it. She came with a series of elbows and kicks that looked to have Mason pretty rocked. Mateo tried to get back into the match and caught Ashley pretty good with an open palm strike that sent her stumbling back. He then tried to lift her up for a Samoan drop but she slid down his back and used momentum to catch him in a modified O’Connor roll which gave her the three count.
Jackson: Maldano is one step closer to trying to put a title around her waist here in SAP. You know the North Atlantic champion had to be watching.
Judd: He's always taking notes and I'm sure he saw the same thing I did. Ashley beat a guy on his first night who may not have been ready for this level of competition. It's not like she just walked out here and beat Brendan Samuels.
Jackson: Either way I'm sure Miss Maldano was more than happy with her performance tonight.
Winner: Ashley Maldano
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In the 10th minute, Redfield stunned her before hitting Your Swan Song (double underhook flipping piledriver), going for the cover and getting the ONE...TWO...THREE!!!
Nick was awarded his new championship after, the viewing parties all going nuts for the young man that managed to pull off a big victory, becoming the first ever SAP X champion!
WINNER (and NEW champion): Nick Redfield (10:44)
Moments after claiming the new SAP X Championship in Toronto, Nick Redfield emerged through the curtains and into the backstage area with a sigh of relief. He collapsed to the floor, flooded with emotions as he embraced the first championship belt of his professional career. He was fortunate to not have had to go through the Tower to get his moment, but he still felt like he had gone through war to acquire what had seemed unattainable since making his debut two years ago.
He sat on the concrete, unfazed by the bodies stepping over him as tears streamed down his cheeks and dripped onto the X Championship resting comfortably in his lap. He was silent, unable to speak and honestly struggling to breathe while sweat beaded down his body. The excitement was getting to him and a tide of anxiety came over him. He took a long, deep breath and bursted out laughing. He could not believe this moment was here. He wanted to do everything he could to revel in it, bask in the glory, and give thanks to everyone who positioned him for this opportunity.
Realizing a WCS camera remained focused on him, he shook his head and smiled wide.
NICK REDFIELD: This is only the beginning.
He showed the SAP X Championship to the camera with pride.
NICK REDFIELD: This...This is everything I’ve worked for. All the effort and heart I’ve poured into getting here, this championship belt is my baby, and I will protect it with everything I have inside of me. I owe everyone who supported me that much, because without them...I never could have made it this far. The fans...they’ve always had my back. I don’t know how I will ever be able to make it up to them, but I’m just thankful to have them in my corner.
Finally, Redfield reached back and pressed his hand against a nearby wall to help himself up to his feet. He slung the championship belt over his shoulder and smiled once more as his blue eyes met the camera.
NICK REDFIELD: Two years ago, I never would have imagined I’d be standing here. HKW was a nightmare for me, but it provided me with the experience and the motivation I needed to kick into high gear, shape the hell up, and turn my career around before it was too late. This championship is proof that I did not surrender. This championship is proof that I have made it, and as God is my witness, it is proof that I will continue to fight, continue to battle inside that ring, and continue to deny all the detractors who refuse to believe in Nick Redfield.
His eyes narrowed and he paused for a moment as he mulled over the people who doubted he could ever even make it this far. Then he chuckled.
NICK REDFIELD: The old saying is that it’s not the title that makes the man, it’s the man that makes the title…
He looks down at the X Championship resting on his shoulder.
NICK REDFIELD: It is an honor to be the first competitor to hold this championship. What the future holds for this title, no one knows, but I promise to give my all and do my best to carve a respectable, unforgettable first chapter in its legacy. I will be a fighting champion and I will be a champion who makes this leather belt right here something everyone on the roster wants to compete for. But when they step into the ring with me, they better understand that they’ve stepped into a warzone. Because it’s not going to take a regular old wrestling match to take this championship away from me...It’s not going to make a difference who you are. It’s going to take every ounce of blood, guts, and sweat to even get a sniff of this belt, and even then, your best bet is just to kill me. Fans, friends, family, SAP, everyone who witnessed this monumental evening, I am your SAP X Champion!
Before he can continue, he’s interrupted by a WCS staff member who hands him his cell phone and shakes his hand. Redfield is gracious for the man’s congratulations as he brings the phone to his ear.
NICK REDFIELD: Hello?
A huge grin stretched across his face as a chorus of voices can be heard screaming on the other end of the phone.
NICK REDFIELD: I know! We did it! We did it, Babs! I’m a...I’m a champion!!!
Still bewildered and almost speechless, he ran his left hand through his hair. He let out an exasperated “WOO!” and bounced on his toes. As he continued with his phone conversation, scene faded…
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[The camera cuts to a backstage locker room area where can see Adalynn Duncan sitting on a bench in front a row of lockers. Duncan is already clad in her ring gear and she also has on a pair of black headphones. As the cameraman steps closer she looks up and pulls her headphones off her ears and slides them down to hang around her neck.]
Adalynn Duncan: Someone, somewhere in this company is going to need to explain to me exactly what good enough to get somewhere might be. Because show after show I have been here busting my ass!
[She pulls the headphones off of her neck and tosses them in an open locker in front of her as she stands. Her somewhat calm demeanor changes to a bit of anger as she again speaks to the camera.]
Adalynn Duncan: Walk in the door and get paired with another random walking in. Did I complain? Not even a little bit. Hell, I took that ball and ran with it and turned us into a force in the tag team division. Then when I do finally get a chance to do something in the singles world here and I walk into No Man’s Land and last long enough to qualify for the Great American Grand Prix. Oh, but that is right, still not quite good enough. I guess let’s talk about the Grand Prix then. Three out of five for the week, with an added bonus of taking control for my team on the Sunday and scoring that win also. But damn, still not just yet, right?
[She smirks as she reaches in the locker and pulls out a set of stapled papers.]
Adalynn Duncan: Well, since you all couldn’t give me a clear damn answer, I went out there and did it my damn self. I went into the Tower and I took myself a title shot. Having not a clue in the world exactly what I was getting into I went in there and did what I had to do. I went in there and managed to be one of the winners. So as it would appear, I don’t need that line to be drawn that tells me where good enough is. I drew my own damn line with this!
[She tosses the contract for a title shot at one of the secondary titles in SAP back into the locker.]
Adalynn Duncan: I wonder at times where this disconnect comes from, but now, I really couldn’t give a damn about it at all, because I have what is mine. But where do I go with it? Do I shoot my shot and look at the new X Championship? Do I take my shot at one of the best that I can see in the business, Felix and be the one to take the North Atlantic title into the new era of SAP?
Before she could continue any further, she is interrupted by someone coming inside the locker room. The camera’s pan up to see the number one contender for the North Atlantic Championship, Ashley Maldano come skateboarding inside the room dressed in her ring gear like she was seen earlier. As she rides in, she looks up at Adalynn sitting there with the contract laying in the locker before smirking.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I seem to have overheard you sounding a little stressed and irritated with….lack of faith in you within this company, hm?
She smirks, before stepping off her board kicking it up into her hands as she looks over at her, before walking over to sit next to her. She doesn’t look in her eyes as she fiddles with her board, smirking as she speaks.
ASHLEY MALDANO: It’s weird, actually. It was almost like I was listening to a live recording of myself and things I would say. Crazy, right?
She smirks, before letting out a laugh as she looks up from her board.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I could come in here and try to stop you in your tracks and dreams regarding the North Atlantic belt because I plan on winning that for myself...but that would be too obvious of an encounter and I’m not about being obvious. What did spike my interest is your realization that the people around don’t seem to appreciate your talent...your skill…skill that you clearly have.
Ashley says as she looks at the contract before back up to her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: So, tell me. Why does one like you give a shit about the opinions of these people? Why do you care about being good enough in their eyes? What have these people ever done to or for you to make their opinion on you the be all end all?
She asks, before tilting her head.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I don’t think we met, officially yet. I know you know who I am and I surely know who you are, but never an official meeting..
Adalynn smirks, looking down at her contract before back up at Ashley.
Adalynn Duncan: You know, you are right. For weeks, hell for months on end here I have been screaming to them all just to give me a fair shake. And for what though? So I could sit here and watch people that have no business at all receive title shots? Or watch people that should barely be looked at as wrestlers get billings higher than you or I on the show?
She smiles and nods her head in approval of what she had just heard from Ashley as well as what she had just come to realize.
Adalynn Duncan: I’ve got mine! Just like you have yours, also. To absolute hell with each and every one of them. I did what I had to do to get what I needed and each one of them can go straight to hell if they don’t see us for what we are. Goddamn next! Hell, I am glad you did roll in here and I am glad we did get a chance to finally officially meet!
Ashley smiles a crimson menacing smile as she nods her head. As she sits back looks at her she laughs slightly.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Cheers, absolute cheers.
She says before bumping her first into the shoulder of Ashlynn. She smirks and stands up before picking at her board.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Likewose… it's always nice to meet roster members.. especially those who spike my interest.
She says before heading towards the door.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I'll see you sround, Addy. Just remember this conversation, Kay? Fuck the thoughts and opinions… the sooner you realize that.. you'll be better off.
She says heading out of the room before turning her head back to look at her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Trust me…
She says slyly as she walks out of the scene...
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The Killers vs. Ortega & Hemingway
The trash talk started early with this one and it set the tone as Addy and Joey were the first to go at it and they were swinging for the fences trying to end this as quick as possible. Duncan used her superior wrestling skills to prevent Joey from really doing anything. She then had a clear shot and went for “No Doubt” (roaring elbow) but Joey tucked his chin and leaned in with his freakishly strong skull and just took the blow. Addy thought quick and put a boot to his gut followed by a piledriver. Addy and Heidi then used the old tag tactic of cutting the ring in half. They continued to wear Ortega down till he could barely move. Duncan tagged in Thompson and held Ortega’s arms behind his back and told her to hit her “Mass Effect” superkick. Heidi went for it but Joey broke free and Heidi hit Addy right in the jaw sending her to the mat and then the outside. Joey made the breakaway and tagged in Stone. Hemingway came in angry and full of energy, Thompson never had a chance. Stone hit some hard strikes and then threw her up into the air to hit “A stone’s throw” (Blue thunder lung blower). He went for the cover and got the pin.
Jackson: Ortega and Hemingway have an upset on their hands here!
Judd: Why is it an upset? These guys have just found their groove after leaving Hellfire Club. Everyone knows they can be dangerous. Plus if it's anyone's fault here it's Heidi’s after kicking her own teammate.
Jackson: Well it looks like Adalynn doesn't feel that way.
Adalynn is back in the ring and Heidi helps her to her feet. The two talk for a moment before they share an embrace. Adalynn raises Heidi's hand in the air to the applause of the crowd but the applause soon stops as Duncan drives a knee into the gut of Heidi followed up with a piledriver. Duncan then pulls her up and whips her into the ropes where she follows and connects with “No Doubt”. Duncan then stands over Thompson’s downed body and yells “We’re done!”.
Judd: It looks like she feels exactly that way.
Chris: I can't blame her. I couldn't imagine being someone having to carry around dead weight like that.
Jackson and Judd just turn and stare at Chris.
Chris: What?
Winners: Ortega & Hemingway
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The scene cuts to the catering area as SAP’s newest, but not unfamiliar, roster addition walks up to the food table. The crowd cheers as Celeste selects a slice of pizza and places it on her plate. She moves down a few steps along the large banquet table and reaches for the salad tongs. Right as she is about to grasp them, another hand bumps into hers.
“Oh, I'm sorry. Didn't see you there.” Celeste says and the camera pans back a bit to show Ashley Malando standing next to her. Ashley stands there dressed in her #AoTW T-shirt, looking down at the young woman with a simple smile painted on her face.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Don’t worry about apologies with me, C. You’re going to say sorry for helping yourself to some free food? Come on now…
She says with a laugh before reaching over to the candy dish grabbing a purple pixie stick before ripping it open.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I’m glad for this run in to be quite honest. It’s no shocker I don’t really kick it with some people here, so it’s nice to see a face that can tolerate me.
She laughs again before swiftly walking around her, swallowing some of the sugar.
CELESTE: You haven't given me a reason to not tolerate you, yet. Besides, we came from the same place. We are on different shows, but here? We have a chance to interact. Same with a few others that came over from HKW. It's good for business. I've heard a lot about SAP in the past several months and it's nice to be a part of it. What lead you here?”
Celeste asks as she begins to pile some salad onto her plate. Ashley smirks and looks at Celeste before eating more of her pixie stick. She nods her head as she listens to her speak before clearing her throat.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Because I’m sick of the same old people being praised and looked up to. I’m sick of the obvious suspects being at the top when in reality there is so many people up and coming with talent that people like to degrade and consider “light work..” Ashley says, before rolling her eyes throwing the obvious shade at her opponent this evening.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I’m here to show that the future of professional wrestling is in good hands. I’m here to show that the most unexpected person can be at the top of the mountain. I did it once with RISE and people seem to either forget that or like to ignore it….simply my job here is to make people remember the name. Remember the face…
She smiles, tossing her garbage away looking at her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: There is a new wave coming. A new dawn of time if you will.” She laughs, before looking up. “A new generation is pushing through and I am part of that. As are you. We're not rookies or kids in this sport anymore and it is time we get what we deserve...it’s my job to make sure that happens.
CELESTE: Preaching to the choir here. I've been fighting an uphill battle since I started. First in ECWF, then in HKW. Now in SAP. I don't care who I have to fight or what kind of crazy matches I have to compete in, I'm going to prove that I am a big deal. Like you, I'm the future as well. And none of the people on top are going to listen until we shove them off! I have my eye on those tag titles. The new X title as well. Maybe I'll get a match with Brandon Banks like you have. Or face Vince Steel. People rag on him but he is a big deal here. I just hope that if I do face Steel, I don't get eaten. The guy's a monster.
Celeste shudders a bit at the thought of the size and scope of SAPs former National Champion. She takes a seat at a table with Ashley.
CELESTE: And you're not alone over your frustration of seeing the same people on top. It's annoying. It gets boring fast. That's why I left my other place of employment. The establishment is so messed up. I decided it was best to strike out on my own. So here I am.
Celeste shrugs and begins to pick at her salad.
Ashley smirks and sits next to her before looking down at the table. She nods her head before glancing up.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well, cheers to the future that shall be ours soon.
She smirks raising up her water bottle before drinking it. She sets it down before looking at her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Well we have more in common than I thought, which makes this even more pleasant than I had hoped. You're funny..
She says laughing before sitting back nodding her head.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Shoving them off doesn't sound half bad ya know!
Ashley nods her head before smirking.
ASHLEY MALDANO: I can already think of certain individuals I'd love to start with here...
A laugh escapes her lips as she sips her water again. Celeste smirks as well.
CELESTE: I've taken extensive notes on quite a few myself. But we should keep that between us.
She gives Ashley a wink, then he eyes widen. Her voice becomes hushed.
CELESTE: Oh, there's CJ.
A mischievous grin forms on Celeste's face as she plucks a straw off the table and tears off the wrapping. She pops a piece of the wrapping into her mouth. Once wet, she pushes the wrapping wad into one end of the straw. Putting the other end in her mouth, Celeste blows. The paper wad shoots out and smacks her boyfriend right in the cheek!
CJ: What the heck?!
CJ turns while wiping his cheek to see Celeste a table away, giggling madly.
Ashley smirks and nods her head before putting her fingers up to her lips before hushing.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Secret safe with me..
She smiles as she looks up before grabbing a piece of lettuce before flicking it in the direction of CJ as she laughs. He turns around to see the two women laughing. He takes a crouton off his own salad plate that he just got and tosses it at his girlfriend. The crouton bounces off Celeste's forehead, making him laugh now.
CELESTE: THIS MEANS WAR!
She shout and places a cherry tomato from her salad and catapults it toward CJ using a plastic spoon. Her boyfriend ducks however and the food ends up hitting Brendan Appldorn...the head of security...also known as Ox.
OX: What the hell?!
Celeste and CJ’s eyes go wide. She jumps from her chair and joins CJ as they bolt out of the catering area. Ashley shakes her head, still laughing. Ox gives chase.
OX: Come back here you two!
They are already out in the hallway. Another camera cuts in as Celeste and CJ scurry down the hall. They stop at an intersection. Looking each way in a panic, CJ asks…
CJ: Which way do we go?
CELESTE: Quick, in here instead.
Celeste grabs CJ by the wrist and opens a door. She pulls him in and the door shuts. The words “Janitor's Closet” are stenciled into the wood. A moment later, Ox rushes by. He stops short and looks down each corridor before addressing the cameraman.
OX: Where did they go?!
The cameraman shakes his head, which moves the shot back and for as well. Ox grunts in frustration, then heads off down one of the corridors. The camera focuses back on the Janitor's closet door as the scene fades out.
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Rachel Redding vs. Cailey Carter
Carter had the crowd behind her for this one and that seemed to annoy Rachel. Not that she didn't have their support but because of the chants that they came up with that could be distracting. Cailey used her height and reach advantage early on to keep Rachel at bay while being able to deliver some blows. Things took a turn in the match however after Cailey sent Redding to the mat with a body slam and then went to the ropes looking for a splash and Rachel moved. Redding then started to stomp along the body of Carter. Picking out which limbs and joints to target for her advantage. The crowd continued to support Carter even though things were starting to look bleak after Redding hit a corner step up enziguri. Carter tried fighting back late and went for her “Sunkissed” superkick but Rachel caught her leg and took her to the mat where she locked on “Trauma Center” (grapevined ankle lock). Carter was in the middle of the ring and didn't have anywhere to go and had to tap out.
Jackson: Rachel with the big win by submission!
Judd: You say that like you're surprised?
Jackson: Not at all, I just can't recall her ever winning here by submission.
Judd: Nothing should surprise anyone about Rachel Redding. She has beat the premier champions of both HKW and FGA. She has defeated Felicity Banks. A former WCS International champion. The fact that those things haven't gotten her another shot at the National championship is criminal. She should be acknowledged more for her accomplishments.
Chris: I don't really pay attention to much or really care but Judd has a point.
Jackson: She clearly has to be on the radar for another shot. We will just have to see what's next for Rachel Redding
Winner: Rachel Redding
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[The camera cuts to a backstage locker room again where now we see Adalynn Duncan ripping the tape off of her wrists in front of her open locker. She notices the camera and looks up with an actual smile on her face. She chuckles for a moment before speaking to the camera.]
Adalynn Duncan: I know, I know. You all have the same question everyone else has right now. "Oh, Addy, why? Why would you do that to your partner?" Plain and simple, I have been saying for weeks that there has been some kind of disconnect somewhere between SAP and where they have been seeing Adalynn Duncan as a whole. I have worked my ass off since I walked into the company and all they could see me as was "her partner". So I took care of the disconnect. I took care of the problem! There should never be any type of question as to where I am going. I am on a rise here in SAP and I will not let myself be chained to someone who is doing absolutely nothing to better herself as a whole.
[She pulls her bag out of the locker and sets it down on the bench she is standing in front of and smirks.]
Adalynn Duncan: In that bag right there are two championship belts and a contract for a shot at a third here in SAP. I don't carry dead weight, anywhere. Not in my bag, not on my back, and damn sure not a partner whose only success this far in this company has been being accidentally paired with someone who would help her have a bit of shine to herself. Well, let's see how she shines now that she doesn't have me. Let's all watch as that glimmer of success that I gave her rises to my level without me, or if it dies at the end of my coattail that she has been riding. Bigger and better. Those are the only places where Addy is going baby. SAP needs to understand the time for standing still is over!
[The camera fades out to black as Adalynn turns back towards the gym bag.]
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The scene fades backstage and the camera is seen focusing on the locker room door of the reigning and defending Undisputed SAP North Atlantic Champion, Felix Vialpando. The fans of Boston in attendance are heard booing as they see the name plate. The door opens up soon after the boos go quiet and out comes the champion himself! He winces a little as he was still feeling the affects of Sunday night's War Games match at HKW's War Ready II pay per view event. As the champion looked up from the door there was a microphone right in his face.
Aleks Parker: Felix! How are you feeling?! What are your thoughts about tonight's show so far? What about your opponent tonight?
Felix stares down at her Aleks very much annoyed. He wished that his girlfriend Reiko was here with him but she was more than likely someplace else doing God knows what. He then wished that Celeste was there but she was more than likely with her boyfriend CJ as they were both now members of the company. Felix groans a bit growing even more annoyed with the microphone right there in his face. He smacks Aleks' hand out of his face gently before adjusting his two championship belts.
Felix Vialpando: The hell is wrong with you? You can't just stick a microphone in a person's face unannounced. That's just rude.
Aleks frowns a bit.
Aleks Parker: I'm...I'm sorr--
Felix Vialpando: Don't be sorry, be better at your freaking job you insolent cock roach. The heck do you want? Can't you see I have a match to head off to?
Aleks nods and goes to ask her question.
Aleks Parker: I just wanted to get a few words with our world renowned Undisputed SAP North Atlantic Champion before he has to go out and defend the title...err titles.
Felix groans once more.
Felix Vialpando: Ask your questions.
Aleks Parker: What are your thoughts about your opponent Veronica Taylor? She's looking for redemption from this past Sunday as you are. You both took a beating at War Ready II, do you believe you'll be able to withstand her offense and defend your titles? Especially having to defend them at the inaugural Tower Match last Friday?
Felix Vialpando: Of course I can withstand Veronica's weak offense. You talk as if she's an actual threat to me. She's no threat to me nor is she a threat to any freaking body in this company. Difference between myself and her at War Ready II, I was in the main event with the elite of the wrestling world...And I was back stabbed by my very own teammates. She went one on one against a man she kidnapped a dog from. She does nothing but cold hearted things and pays the price for her own stupid ass botaxed thought out plans. She's worthless. I didn't even have to take that many notes on her. Veronica Taylor wish she had a chance to defeat me but the truth is not even a college textbook could help her figure out how to not be an air head bitch that assists her own demise let alone defeat the likes of me. Let me tell you something Aleks. There's not a soul in this company or any place else that can take away my titles. Not after I've worked so damn hard to get them in the first place. I have single handedly tossed out the trash in this company. I have been the best damn champion this company has ever seen! And My Name Is Felix. Not Brenden. Hmph. Write that down, Aleks.
Aleks tries to write it down but remembers she didn't have anything to write with. Felix looks at her and rolls his eyes.
Aleks Parker: Okay what do you think about the number one contender of your titles, Ashley Maldano?
Felix Vialpando: That she's no light work like a certain idiot may want to think. She's probably the biggest challenge I've ever had since becoming champion...No. Being in this company. I've defeated the likes of Vince Steel. I've defeated that piece of shit Alan Envy. I have conquered it all! Now I have to face a former RISE Champion who has been on nothing but a marathon when it comes to getting better each and every time she steps into the ring. We were both in RISE. We are part of a lineage of kids who keep getting better and taking this world by storm. Just a piece of advice for her though....Don't get your hopes up too much. I'm going to defeat you just like I'm gonna wipe the floor with this ugly committee bitch for my titles.
Felix looks down at her.
Felix Vialpando: Get out of my way, I've wasted enough time being around you.
The North Atlantic Champion storms off leaving Aleks standing there a little sad.
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Satsujin vs. Monetta & Masters
As the match started out Monetta and Masters gained steam and took control of the match. They managed to work well together but overtime communication began to break down and Satsujin took full advantage of that. Cappadonna wore down Raven who managed to break free to tag in Masters. Desmond came in hot but soon fizzled after a thumb to the eye from Cappadonna. She then made the tag in to Nari Chang. Once Chang hit the ring she brought the hurt and and soon caught Masters with the “W.M.D.” (Michinoku driver). She went for the cover. Monetta tried to break it up but was cut off by Cappadonna and Satsujin picked up the win.
Jackson: Satsujin pick up the victory here tonight.
Judd: Raven and Desmond just never really clicked out there. If you're a team facing a much more experienced one then you've really got to be on the same page. That just didn't happen here tonight and you saw the outcome. Satsujin needed the win here though as it gets them back on track.
Winners: Satsujin
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Mark Storm vs. Nora Harris
Early in the match Nora tried to rely on technical skill to get her into the match. Storm was more than willing to chain with her and used his size to keep Nora at bay. The crowd was chanting loudly for both competitors as the match moved to a standing position. Nora used her speed to evade some strikes from Storm. From there she head to the ropes to take a more aerial approach to the match but Storm caught her and took her back to the mat. He placed her in a single leg crab and really put the pressure on it. The crowd cheered for Nora and she made it back to the bottom rope. From there Storm’s target was easy to find, her back. He drove a few knees into her before whipping her into the ropes to hit a spinebuster. The punishment affected Nora’s speed and she became sluggish. She didn't have the same pop behind her moves as she tried to fight her way back into the match up. Fans thought she had it won when Storm went for a gutwrench powerbomb and she slid down his back for a sunset flip but Storm kicked out at two. Fearing he could lose the match Storm quickly picked her up for “Dystopia” (Go to sleep) and got the pinfall.
Jackson: What an encounter these two just had!
Judd: It's no secret that these two are out here looking for gold to be around their waists and they each showed heart and dedication. Storm’s experience came into play here and he really knew how to control the match.
Jackson: I'm sure as time progresses Nora will be able to do all of that and then some.
Chris: Is she legally a little person? Like what's the cut off?
Jackson and Judd just ignore him while Aiden stares at him and shakes his head.
Winner: Mark Storm
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When the camera opens up backstage commotion is heard coming from somewhere. The camera moves down the hallway trying to find where the noise might be coming from. After a moment, the camera stops in front of a door which is marked with "Janitor's Closet" just as another loud noise comes from inside of it. Many are left wondering what is going on inside of the closet. Is someone locked inside and trying to get out? Is the janitor having some sort of meltdown? SAP Superstar and North Atlantic Champion Felix Vialpando wonders the same thing as he happens to walk up on the scene.
Felix: What in the hell!?
Once his voice is heard, the camera pans over to show the confused look on his face, just as an audible thud against the inside of the door. Instead of just walking away, Felix decides to investigate a bit further in case someone might be in trouble.
Felix: Is everything alright...
He does not get to finish his thought though, as once he opens the door he has to move out of the way as SAP's newest member, Celeste Spirit and CJ Cross fall out of the little closet and down onto the ground with a bunch of mops and brooms down on the ground around them. Both are half dressed as many can figure out now what they were doing n there. They glance up from the ground and notice Felix standing there who is doing his best to shield his eyes from the scene in front of him.
Celeste: Umm...
With the help of CJ, Celeste gets to her feet. Celeste's cheeks are a bright shade of red as she cannot believe that they ended up getting caught. After collecting their shirt's, CJ slings his over his left shoulder while holding onto Celeste's as she adjusts her bra.
Celeste: Yup! All brooms are accounted for.
Celeste takes her shirt from CJ and throws it over her head quickly, not caring if it is backwards or anything, she just wants to get away from the scene, not really able to look Felix since she's so embarrassed. Once the shirt is on, she heads on off away from the scene leaving CJ behind to nod his head in Felix's direction.
CJ: ... Yo dude!
CJ then heads on off after Celeste leaving Felix to peak over at the scene and notice that the coast is clear. He looks down at the floor and notices the mess that has been made. He cannot believe what he had just witnessed. He shakes his head and throws his hands up in the air.
Felix: OH MY GOD!
He then exits the scene quickly leaving the camera to focus on the brooms and mops all over the floor before the scene cuts over to the locker room where CJ finally is able to catch up with Celeste.
CJ: Celeste, everyone knows we are together, young and in love.. nothing to be embarrassed about.
Having her back to him, she runs her hand through her hair trying to compose herself after everything that just happened.
Celeste: Nothing? CJ we were not only caught on live TV, but also by Felix!
CJ steps forward a bit to close the gap between them as he slips his arms around her waist and lays his hands on her stomach trying to relax her.
CJ: I would not lie to you hun, I am sure it will all blow over.
CJ steals a kiss on her left cheek which does bring a small smile to her face.
CJ: We have to put it in the past right now Celeste. We need to go out there and show everyone that our out of the ring chemistry can carry over into the ring as well.
Celeste: And it will not be an easy task, Nick is coming off a great showing in the Tower match and Clue is nothing to sneeze at either.
CJ: Exactly, so how about you give me one last kiss and we can get ready.
Celeste: I can handle that.
Celeste smirks a bit as she turns her head and gives CJ a kiss.
CJ: Oh by the way.
Celeste: What?
CJ: When you put a shirt on, the part with the tag, goes on the inside.
CJ yanks on her tag a big as she gives him a slight elbow to the gut as the two share a laugh before moving out of the camera view to get ready for their match.
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Jessica Nitoh vs. Malaya Diyosa
There was legit heat behind this one and the crowd could tell because it worked them up. The two met in the middle of the ring and started swinging but that soon stopped when Diyosa raked the eyes of Nitoh. While blinded Diyosa hit her with a dropkick that send Jess falling back into the corner. Diyosa kept up the heel tactics by driving her boot into the throat of Nitoh. The ref told her to knock it off but she only did it briefly until he threatened disqualification. Diyosa pulled Nitoh out of the corner and continued to work her over. As the match went on Nitoh found her bearings and started to turn the tide. Diyosa did all she could to prevent that from happening. Using all of the heel tactics she could. Fans got nervous when she rolled Jess up for a school boy and had a handful of tights but Jess managed to escape. Their nerves went up another time when she went for a cover and put her legs on the ropes for leverage but the referee caught her. Jess started rallying with help from the fans who put everything they had behind her. Jess caught Malaya with “The Dixon Arrow” (swinging ddt) and quickly followed that up with “Silver Moon Shockwave” (630 cannonball senton) and got the cover and the win.
Jackson: In the face of adversary “The Paladin” comes through again.
Judd: I'll give credit to Malaya she did everything she could to try and win this match but in the end just came up a little bit short. Jess has been quite motivated lately and she can be dangerous when she wants to be.
Jackson: Nitoh has made it clear she's on a road to gold and a win here puts her one step closer.
Winner: Jessica Nitoh
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The cameras open up backstage at the Matthews Arena in Boston, finding the exceptionally bodacious and bouncy form of Nora “Noradorable” Harris as she enters the catering area to check out the spread that was laid out for the talent. She quickly picks up two bottles of water and then starts to look at the fruit bowl, she wants to get a snack for after her match against Mark Storm tonight. Already in her ring gear she juggles the bottles of water to one hand so she can fix the hem of her shorty-shorts, the pink material shiny and sparkly as it moves. With a sigh she picks up a couple of okay looking apples and of course then her phone chimes to let her know she’s got a text. More juggling ensues before she gets the phone out and grins, seeing who it’s from.
NORA HARRIS: Aw Bae.
She reads the text with a giggle and starts to type out a reply with one hand, not realizing that she’s partially blocked the entrance to catering with her tiny form. As she continues to block, she doesn’t see someone rolling down the hallway with a skateboard before colliding with her. As the woman on the board falls almost instantly with her, the cameras pan up to show it to be the number one contender for the North Atlantic Championship, Ashley Maldano. As she looks at Nora and stares daggers into her eyes, she grunts as she swipes her board and shuffles her way up so she’s standing looking down at her.
ASHLEY MALDANO: uhhhg Jesus. Can you do that shit elsewhere? Can’t you see an entire table of candy with MY name on it?
She says before shaking her head brushing past her to look. As she gets a better sense of who it is, she looks at her and runs her hands through her hair.
ASHLEY MALDANO: Did you at least have a good reason for making me fall?
Nora lets out a loud ‘ack!’ as the pair hit the floor, Ashley’s words actually making the pixie-ish girl blink.
NORA HARRIS: You’re lucky I didn’t drop my phone, but honestly my bad for blocking the doorway with my bodacious booty, but your bad for not watching where you’re going. Seriously boo thang, what if there’d been a set of steps? Can you picture the headlines? Young Brunette Flies Headfirst Down Stairs! Tragic, and messy. Think about the poor janitors….
Nora gets up quickly, and offers her hand to her…
NORA HARRIS: ...wait, your name is on the candy table? You don’t look like a Cadbury or a Reeces or a Nestle… how cool is that?
Ashley rolls her eyes before shaking her head.
ASHLEY MALDANO: No no no, you were in my way blocking the door with your goofy self!
She shakes her head and scoffs. As she looks up at Nora she glares at her before rolling her eyes.
ASHLEY MALDANO: What? No…
She shakes her head and sighs before pushing past to grab some pixie sticks ripping off the wrapper. Nora stares at her, then expressively rolls her eyes.
NORA HARRIS: Well if you ever want pointers on how to really ride that thing I’ll consider helping… I may not be from Pixie Hollow but I know how to fly, and how to grind!
She grins and then walks away, leaving Ashley staring a hole in her back with a disgruntled look on her face before she grabs more of her favorite candy from the table.
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Clue & Redfield vs. Cross & Celeste
Clue and CJ started the match and slapped hands showing respect before they locked up. Cross tried to get flashy early and Clue wasn't having any of it and took the young man to the ground. Clue tried using some gain moves to keep him down but Cross was too full of energy to keep on the mat. Cross even landed a beautiful dropkick that sent Clue back into his corner where Nick was ready to enter the match. Nick wasn't playing around and quickly hit CJ with a enziguri and then pulled him up for a rough piledriver. He went for a cover but Celeste came in to break it up. She pulled CJ back to their corner where she tagged herself in. The two teams continued to go back and forth. Neither team was really pulling ahead for a while until Clue and Nick isolated Celeste and began to wear her down. She thought she worked herself free but Clue grabbed a leg at the last second. Celeste got back to a standing position and hit Clue with an enziguri that set her free. She then made the tag to the hometown boy CJ who came in like a casa en fuego. He took down Clue with a clothesline and Redfield came in and took a arm drag that was followed by a clothesline. Clue was up again and this time ate a belly to belly suplex. CJ then pulled him up for the High Cross (crucifix powerbomb). Redfield charged CJ to break the set up but Celeste entered the ring and stopped him with a roundhouse kick. CJ hit the mat with Clue and the referee made the three count.
Jackson: CJ and Celeste have picked up a big victory in the tag division tonight!
Judd: It was a great display of teamwork. Clue and Nick are no slouches. These are men who won the Cavalcade match and challenged for the tag titles. They are serious competitors and they paired up well with them. It could have gone either way but I think having the hometown crowd helped them.
Clue and Nick are inside of the ring with Nick patting Clue on the back telling him they'll have it next time. CJ and Celeste are celebrating on the outside when she grabs a microphone and slides back into the ring. She tells Nick that she beat his team this week now she wants to take his title next. She issues him a challenge for the X title at Fall Classic. Nick accepts the challenge and tells her that next time she won't be the one with her hand raised.
Jackson: Well will you look at that we already have our first confirmed title match for Fall Classic and it will be the first time the X title is defended!
Judd: Let's just wait and see what Celeste does with this. She's got the momentum on her side now but there's two weeks for a lot of things to change.
Winners: CJ Cross & Celeste
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The show cuts backstage to where the reigning SAP International Tag Team champions, The Small Boob Wrecking Crew are standing by. Both Annie and The Crimson Baroness are dressed in their ring attire, with the titles slung over their shoulders as they begins talking.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Here we are again…
She rolls her eyes and scoffs.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: A few weeks ago we stood here and told the Satsujin Triad that they weren’t going to take these belts from us, and they didn’t. Just like the ‘most hyped team’ in SAP, they fell at our feet. And we were going to continue bringing prestige and honor to these belts…
ANNIE ZELLOR: And we wanted to know who else was there? Who’s gonna come for these titles?
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And SAP, in all their wisdom, book a random ass ladder match to determine the new number one contender. The challengers we beat got a chance to jump right back into contention.
ANNIE ZELLOR: “Beat”.
Annie uses air quotes as she shakes her head.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Humbled, humiliated, shut the hell up. Whatever you want to call it, sweetie. And now they’re joined by Cause and Effect – the former FAW tag champions!
ANNIE ZELLOR: Are they getting along now?
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: Who knows, who cares? I’m sure The Reeds have better chemistry than Xavier and Gabriel do anyway…
ANNIE ZELLOR: Ah yeah. But now we’ve gotta do this all again. ‘Cause after we’ve beat Cause and Effect, and after we’ve beat The Reeds – again – we’re gonna do this our way.
THE CRIMSON BARONESS: And help make the SAP tag division reputable. To make these belts prestigious, and honorable. So losers don’t bounce right back into number one contender matches, so random teams don’t get shots on the off weeks. But before we can do any of that, we have a match to win…
With that, the SBWC members walk away to finish getting ready for their match.
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North Atlantic Championship Match
Felix Vialpando © vs. Veronica Taylor
Felix looked a little angry as the match started and planned to take it out on Veronica Taylor. Vialpando laid some aggressive kicking combinations on the self proclaimed First Lady of SAP. Felix was headed to the top rope when he looked out to the entrance ramp and saw that Ashley Maldano had walked through the curtain and about halfway down the ramp.
She was wearing an oversized pair of glasses and held a pen and notepad. The distraction was enough for Veronica to hit the ropes and cause Felix to get crotched. Taylor then placed him in a tree of woe. She drove her knee into his stomach repeatedly before placing her boot on his throat. The referee called for a break and Taylor reluctantly gave it to him.
From here Taylor led the assault. She was very rough with Felix hitting wild strikes and using heel tactics such as raking the back and running Felix’s face on the ropes. At one point she even whipped him into the ropes just to grab him by the hair and pull him back to the mat. Taylor was getting overconfident over time and was taking longer appealing to the crowd.
On the outside Maldano was writing things down in the notepad. Taylor whipped Felix into the ropes again and was surprised when Felix ducked her clothesline and then rebounded to hit her with a superman punch. Felix took the advantage now and landed a few forearms before switching to a few suplexes. Vialpando was ready to call it a night and connected with the “Falcon Call” (Omega driver) and got the three count.
Jackson: And the longest reigning North Atlantic champion keeps the reign going tonight.
Judd: He's very lucky that he did. Veronica could have probably had this match. Had she cut the showboating and got the job done. Felix getting distracted early in this match could have cost him.
Jackson: Maldano the current number one contender to the championship really playing some mind games here as she was “taking notes” during the champion’s match.
Judd: Ashley should just be careful. Felix isn't someone I would want to be on the bad side of. Plus her notes should tell her something here. Don't ever count Vialpando out. He finds a way to win.
Winner: Felix Vialpando
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As the black flag flies high above the arena, the skull and crossbones proudly displayed upon it, the flag billowing in the wind. As the camera pans out, sat upon the roof of the arena in his ring gear, paired with one of his traditional Hawaiian shirts, is none other than the top ranked star in Spirit and Pride himself, the National Champion Brendan Samuels. He sits by the flag he has raised, a customary sight for all SAP fans during the events, letting fans far and wide know that this is his ship, and he is both Captain and Navigator as the company travels across the wrestling ocean.
“It’s been a long wee journey. I set off, raising the sails to a newfoundland, with little coin to me name, and only a reputation for working alongside the wee boyo, Ciaran, me tag team partner an’ younger brother. When I decided to set sail on me own, to see if I could do what me Da never could, it slipped under the radar. It weren’t like the odds were completely against me, I were left completely off of the betting slip. No one paid mind when I smuggled myself through the waters to here. I weren’t on the radar at all, though I dinnae mind it. No one could see me through the fog.”
He peers at the camera, his cool and calculating eyes having a little twinkle in them, his grin with a level of smugness, cold and cocky, yet every mannerism and movement is backed up by both his words and his actions in the ring.
“But then, ‘The Biggest Shock In SAP History’ happened, and the whole world began to pay attention, realizing that the words that I spoke, the ones that were ignored should never have been ignored at all. That I backed everything up with fact, cold, hard, fact. An’ look at me now. The National Champion, the flagship of the SAP armada. Underdog to Top dog, Pauper to Prince, forgotten to the whole feckin’ memory. An’ I couldn’t have done it without the support of me fam, me ould flower, and those landlubbers that cheer me name out there in the sea of fans.”
He tokes gently on a fine Cuban cigar, blowing soft rings of smoke into the chilled night air, his National championship proudly in view upon his shoulder, one he pats gently with his hand.
“I dinnae feel obligated to do this like some, nor do I feel that the world owes me a favor. I dinnae do this to strike fear llke me next opponent, nor do I do this for the dollar, the endless fame, the need for plaudits. I do this for the fam, for me love, for the people. And I do this for meself. I want to be all I can be and more. And I do this for SAP. And I do this ‘cause I want to make the National title a truly international thing.“
He takes another inhale, staring out into the blinding lights of the city before him
“No longer does SAP have a champion who is the source of ridicule, of insults, of jibes. I ain’t a champion some eejit will think twice about crossing swords with, I ain’t a champion that the overspoken want to mince words with. I’m a fightin’ champion, a true fightin’ champion and I do it with pride and spirit, as the company requests. I aim to be the champion this place deserves, and I aim to continue bein’ that guy for a very long time.”
He taps his hard won title once more, before looking up at the flag with pride.
“Bloody Mary, the face painted mad jester of the business right now, she ain’t here for that. She’s here for games, she’s for blood, she’s here for madness itself, and madness is herself. I seen her play her court games across the wrestling seas. She ain’t here to represent Spirit, nor Pride. She’s here to bring shame, blame, the crying game. And I won’t be letting her blame that game here tonight. I’m gonna be showing that yer dinnae swim out into the ocean to battle The Kraken, and when I’m done she’ll be screamin’ me name in the mirror in fear, rather than the opposite. Could this be me biggest challenge as champion? Aye, aye that might be. But I wouldn’t be a fightin’ champion if I dinnae accept the challenge and wash the paint of of her wave with cold, salty water. So that be what I be doin’ tonight. I promise yer that.”
Samuels smiles once more, both coolness and confidence in his Southern Irish drawal.
“As as for the great obligated, there is no need to hope. I’m right here. And I will be for a long time. Not ‘cause I need to be. But because I choose to be.”
The camera focuses back on the flag once more before with a final phrase, the scene fades away.
“And yer will know me name.”
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Great American Title Match
Brandon Banks © vs. Alan Envy
The crowd started chanting before the bell even rang. The support in the building seemed to be down the middle. That is until Banks shouted out to the crowd to “shut the fuck up” followed by some other choice words that made many of them switch to team Envy.
The bell rang and the two veterans circled each other as they planned their attacks. They locked up and Envy used his size advantage to toss Banks down to the mat. Banks didn't like that very much and shot right back up to elbow Envy in the face. This started a wild brawl between the two men. Envy started out with the lead but Banks fought his way back. He went for a “Bank Shot” (superkick) but Envy saw it coming and rolled to the outside to avoid it. Banks wasn't going to wait for Envy to get back into the ring and instead headed for the turnbuckle. He then dove from the top to the outside with a moonsault onto Envy that caused the crowd to chant “holy shit”.
Banks rolled Envy back into the ring and then waited on the apron. As Envy got to his feet Banks dove for “Stingbow” (springboard diving forearm smash) but Envy caught him with a superkick that send him to the mat hard. The crowd popped again and Envy went for a cover but Banks kicked out. Envy tried to keep up the pressure by whipping him into the corner and then hitting a lariat. He landed a few chops before sending Banks out of the corner with an overhead belly to belly suplex. Banks grimaced a bit but started to get to his feet. When he got to a knee Envy came charging in but Banks avoided a knee and rolled him up for a cover but Envy kicked out. Envy then grabbed hold of Banks looking for a German suplex but Banks hooked a leg and then rolled in between Envy’s and locked on a grapevined ankle lock.
Envy looked in pain but he pulled himself to the ropes and got the break. Both men had taking a beating by this point and knew it was important to get that momentum going. The two men met in the middle and began to slug it out. Envy whipped Banks into the ropes and attempted a jawbreaker lariat but Banks ducked and rebounded to hit a dropkick. The crowd instinctively screamed “You MAD?!”.
Envy got to a knee and Banks went for a buzzsaw kick but Envy ducked and then sent Banks to the mat with a German suplex. Envy then whipped Banks into the corner and followed him for an elbow. Envy lifted up Banks for a slingshot suplex but after bouncing Banks’ feet off of the top rope Banks used the momentum to flip himself out of it. Envy turned around to face Banks and ate a “Bankshot” for it. Banks covered and hooked both legs picking up the victory.
Jackson: Banks with the win!
Judd: Brandon Banks is one of the true innovators of wrestling. I never would have seen that finish coming. Al Envy is an absolute legend in this sport and he just got caught at the wrong time. I know he will bounce right back.
Winner: Brandon Banks
After the hard fought bout, Brandon wipes his boots off right next to Envy’s head and moves himself toward the hard camera far right corner. He asks for a microphone and rips it out of the ring announces hand before he says:
“Wooooooo”
Brandon continues by saying that he has something to prove. Not to the people, but himself. He wants to challenge the best SAP has to offer before he goes one on one with THEE best SAP has to offer. He continues by saying that anyone in the back can throw their name in the hat to challenge him for HIS Great American title. He continues by calling Envy light work, saying that he’s no Evan Envi with an I.
Brandon sits down in the corner and says:
“Anyone. It can be one, it can be two. It can be sixteen. I honestly don’t give a sh*t because I’m one match away from ruling this land.”
Brandon continues by saying he’s better than everyone backstage and drops the mic. Rachel Redding is the first to come out...and then Felix Vialpando. Soon Ashley Maldano and Nick Redfield come out. More of the SAP roster begins to come out to try and accept Banks’ challenge. Then there's a bustling in the throng of wrestlers as Tyberius King pushes his way to the front. This bring a smile to Brandon’s face as he begins to laugh maniacally. Away from the mic, he says “You all fell for it” as he holds his title high in the air.
“See me”
He finally stands up and throws the Great American championship to the stage ramp. Brandon continues telling them they’re not before he turns to camera and tells Brendon Samuels “I’m coming.”
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National Championship Match
Brendan Samuels © vs. Bloody Mary
The corsairs at ringside lifted up the large black flag and began to swing it back and forth as Samuels stood in the ring with the belt on his shoulder. It was only moments until “His Name is Brendan” was the only thing you could hear in the arena. He handed the belt to the referee and then pointed to Mary and then pointed to the crowd. Mary gave a scowl that likely frightened at least 78% of the building.
The bell rang and Mary charged. Leaping into the air and wrapping her legs around the waist of Samuels and unleashing wild strikes before she turned to biting his forehead. Samuels stumbled back into the corner and tried to get Mary off of him but it was Mary who switched positions and then monkey flipped Samuels out of the corner. Samuels got to his feet and Mary came charging at him again. This time he had her number as he caught her with a brutal axe bomber that saw her landing high on her shoulders.
Samuels took a moment to evaluate the situation and then pulled Mary up by the hair. She drove a knee right into this thigh and then caught him with a headbutt. The crowd then couldn't believe their eyes as she lifted Samuels up onto her shoulders and dropped him to the mat with a Samoan drop. Mary went for the cover but Samuels kicked out.
It was now Mary who was pulling Samuels up by the hair and Brendan broke away to land a few knife edge chops on Mary before connecting with a boot and a snap suplex. Samuels then had Mary set up for a powerbomb but she popped her head out and then drove him right into the corner. She then connected with a series of corner shoulder thrusts until Samuels came down with a heavy club to the back that made her back out of the corner.
Samuels came out of the corner after Mary so she attempted a superkick but Samuels spun the leg around and grabbed Mary from behind locking in a crossface chicken wing. Mary used her chin to dig into the arm of Samuels creating distance and then she bit down hard on the arm. Samuels screamed out in pain but kept the move locked in. He got his footing and then connected with “Mac Lir” (millennium suplex). Samuels covered Mary and got the victory to the cheer of the crowd.
Jackson: What a war that was!
Judd: People take a look at Mary’s win loss record in SAP and kind of just look her over. That's the last thing anyone should do. Mary is tough as nails period. She showed that at “No Man’s Land”. She showed that in the Great American Grand Prix and she showed it here tonight. Don't forget there's a deathmatch tournament coming down the line and with the X title being only defended in specialty matches these are things right up Mary’s wheelhouse.
Jackson: I really have to agree with you there but “The Kraken” puts another notch in his belt strap as he moves closer to an eventual meeting with Brandon Banks for that title.
Winner: Brendan Samuels
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International Tag Team Title Match
Small Boob Wrecking Crew ( vs. Cause and Effect vs. The Reeds[/b]
The bell rang and all six competitors just started beating on each other. The ref couldn't gain any semblance of control so if it wasn't supposed to be tornado tag it sure was now. Annie and TCB were the first to work together to isolate an opponent which happened to be Gabe. Charlie ended up throwing Xavier to the outside but that worked for him because it gave him a chance to run and make the save for his brother.
With C&E and SBWC going at it The Reeds actually exited the ring. They stood and waited by one of the turnbuckles plotting as the other two teams beat on each other. It wasn't until Annie hit Xavier with “All That Glitters” (satellite ddt) and went for a cover that Lilah slid into the ring to break the cover.
Now with all six back into the ring it became a melee once again. The pairings routinely changed and it was hard for anyone to get any semblance of an advantage as they were always cut off before they could find a rhythm. Xavier and Gabe were the next to surge and started to lay into The Reeds.
Just as it looked like C&E might nail the final blow SBWC showed up to put an end to it. They caught them from behind with dual superkicks that dropped the sibling combo. The Reeds then slipped out of the ring again to try and catch a breath and recover.
SBWC and C&E were left alone in the ring. The two teams kept going at each other hard. TCB and Xavier had grabbed each other by the back of the head and were swinging wildly. Xavier landed a good one and TCB stumbled and fell back but she never let go of Xavier and they fell through the middle rope to the floor. Annie dropped Gabe with a codebreaker and then looked out to see Xavier on the outside about to pick up TCB. She got a running start and dove through rope taking out X with a suicide dive.
Gabe got back to his feet after seeing the dive and then looked at all three of them on the outside. He got a smile on his face and the crowd popped hoping for him to go for it. He stood up and bounced off of the ropes only to get caught with a nasty lariat from Charlie who slid into the ring. Lilah now slides into the ring herself. Charlie looks back on the group outside of the ring and sees they're back to their feet. He gets a running start and dives over the top rope taking them out. Lilah knows this is her only moment. She pulls Gabe up and hits “Kiss the Ground” (sitout face buster). Lilah gets the cover and the pin.
As the bell rings, Lilah rolls up to her knees; for a moment she looks as though she can't believe it, running her hands through her hair a smile comes across her face as she looks down at Gabriel. She pulls back and up to her feet as she is handed the International Tag Team Championship belts, immediately she clutches the titles to her chest and bows her head, seemingly still in disbelief as she shakes her head. After a minute, Charlie Reed rolls into the ring and the pair embrace each other.
Charlie steps off to the side and the pair stand beside each other as he thrusts their hands up into the air in victory. Lilah lifts her belt and Charlie does the same before Lilah turns and jumps into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist with a kiss as the crowd pops.
Winners: The Reeds
Jackson: The Reeds have seemingly done the impossible and become the new International Tag Team champions!
Judd: I won't lie they were my least favorite going into this match but they found a way to make it work by allowing the other teams to beat each other multiple times. Then when the moment was right they struck.
On the outside SBWC are back up to their feet and begin to walk towards the back. Annie waving to all the fans that chant to them. Cause and Effect are back up to their feet with Phoenix by their side. Xavier yells that this is only the beginning. Charlie tells them if they want a shot to come get it.
That gets cut short as Cole Connors has made his way to the announce table and stands on top of it. This immediately grabs the attention of Phe, Xavier, and Gabe. There soon is movement in the crowd and the members of Hellfire Club are seen surrounding the ring.
The three of them get ready to fight when Ty and Jess rush out from the back and get right next to their teammates. Asmodeus grunts for a moment hoping to get an ambush in but now knowing it's ruined he tells everyone to head Cole’s way. Connors then grabs a microphone.
Cole: Good I'm glad you're all together. I just wanted to let you know that we will be seeing you all in two weeks. At Fall Classic we finally take this company over for good!
Ty just stares his cousin down as Cole jumps down off of the table and disappears into the crowd with the rest of Hellfire Club. Phoenix then gets everyone together and they head back towards the ramp with the crowd cheering for them.
Jackson: And the date has been set! In two weeks time the fate of SAP will be decided as these two teams will battle for supremacy.
Judd: It's literally the most important match in the history of this company. Cause there's a good chance if Cole wins all this place will be is history.
Chris: I doubt we're that lucky.
Aiden reaches over and smacks Chris in the back of the head.
Jackson. Thank you Aiden, and thank you to everyone who was watching at home! We will see you in two weeks live on Evolve Network!