ReAction -- Devil's May Cry (June 12th, 2015)

[Athena]

"Devil's May Cry" Topics:

• Wrestling’s biggest event of the summer Devil’s May Cry opened with a match between ”The American Predator” Zane and Sheik MMA. Both athletes had previously shown clear signs of animosity, attacking each other during matches and distracting the other from the ringside. Fueled by the need for revenge after the disqualification at Primetime, Zane didn’t give any breathing room for his opponent and scored an easy win. Will Sheik seek a rematch and try to prove his superiority over “The American Predator”?
  
  
• ”The Cuban Hooligan” Rocky Romero started the PPV pre-show declaring his views not only on the Authority and his best friend Carnage, but also his on and off girlfriend Mei Long. His accusations that his lover was the one holding him back were met with a thunderous slap and humiliation by The Beautiful Dragon herself. With his anger and malice reaching a boiling point Romero later on faced ”The Dream Killer” Ry Drake in a Grudge Match. With a brawl between the two breaking out with the match not even officially started, all stops were out. Exchanging impressive moves, The Cuban Hooligan got the upper hand piledriving Drake into the concrete floor. The match seemed to have ended with “The Dream Killer” carried out on a stretcher, only for him to jump off and tackle his opponent, eventually scoring the pinfall after a well executed Laid Out (Strong Right Kick to the Head). What will be Romero’s next move? Will Mei Long side with Ry Drake to defeat the Authority?
  
  
• GZWA’s Vixens that were previously eliminated from the “Queen of Queens” tournament had a chance to shine in a match announced by GZWA’s Commissioner Serena Dent. Fighting for the title of “Queen of the Cage” were ”The Wonder Girl” Ashley Wonder, ”The Guru” Danielle Bradley, ”Miss Murder” Mandisa Carter and ”The Georgia Peach” Morgan Davis. All four competitors showed their impressive capabilities in the ring, with Morgan powerbombing Mandisa Carter while she still had her grip on Ashley Wonder. The last two warriors left standing, “The Georgia Peach” and Danielle Bradley, exchanged bone shattering blows as Davis managed to capitalize with an impressive combination of a Running Powerbomb and a Sitout Powerbomb, which led to a victorious pin. Is this win the first step in Morgan Davis path towards a future title match?
  
  
• The Queen of Queen’s tournament reached its Semi-Final state as ”Jungle Girl” Joanna Tarzanna faced off Natasha Rose. It seemed like Joanna had already scored the win with the referee pointing out that Natasha’s foot was right under the ropes. The match started over with the Jungle Girl not being able to bounce back from this disappointing decision and letting her emotions take over. Natasha Rose didn’t hesitate and pinned Joanna, ending her winning streak. Can the Jungle Girl bounce back after her first PPV loss?
  
  
• After mostly participating in the singles scene, GZWA’s Tag Team Champions The MisFits (“The Tattooed Beauty” Laura Jackson & “Queen of Submission” Casey Cortez) had to defend their prized possessions in a Tag Team Turmoil match against Extreme Juggalos (“Straight-Edge Juggalo” Ryan Kendrick & “High-Flying Extremist” The Enigma; w/ Ronda Rousey), The Enforcers (Dequan Wallace & G-Money Briggs; w/ Veda Scott) and Mega Busters (Matthew Miles & Psycho Sagus; w/ Ashleigh Cash). With fight full of near falls and tremendous athleticism all of the teams showed, why the Tag Team division is the one to look out for. The MisFits successfully targeted The Enforcers and with some help from the Extreme Juggalos, managed to retain. What is next in store for the champs, both as a tag team and as single performers?
  
  
• ”Lady So Divine” Delta Madison proved that she is not only capable to perform on the grandest stage of them all, but also to do it more than once. Her night started with a match against her own flesh and blood, her sister ”The E.N.D.” Endee Leights. Not holding back against one another, Delta managed to get the upper hand with a well executed Delta Force and score the win. Next in line was the Semi-Final match in the “Queen of Queens” tournament against the vicious Alice Shadow. The up and coming vixen dominated the first half of the match, yet it was not enough as Amiee Vaughan decided to make an appearance and help out. This distraction was enough for Delta Madison to take her second victory and advance into the finals of the “Queen of Queens” tournament. Her last appearance of the night was against Natasha Rose in the fight for the Queen of Queens title. Seeming like the “Lady So Divine” would lose just because of sheer exhaustion, the creator of the tournament Scary Mary jumped on the ring apron to support her protege Tasha only becoming a distraction. Delta Madison managed to capitalize on the open opportunity and become the first ever GZWA’s Queen of Queens. Where will the veteran Delta go from this point next after such a tremendous PPV?
  
  
• After a heated feud, which was taken to new personal heights by the GZWA’s Vixen’s Champion ”The Ultimate Vixen” Raven, ”The Showstoppin’ Senorita” Mariah was out not only for the gold, but also for long awaited revenge. GZWA’s proud veteran started off the match with sheer domination as the champ tried to pull out another trick out from her sleeve and end the match in a count out. But stopped by GZWA’s Commissioner Serena Dent came out to state that the match has to end in a pinfall or submission and that the title will change hands via the result of a count out. Dragged back into the match Raven tried to fight back her challenger, yet to no avail. After possibly one of the best matches in women’s wrestling, the champ submitted to the Dragon Clutch right in the middle of the ring. What will be the first act for the newly crowned Vixen’s Champion?
  
  

• ”The Next Level” Mike Bradley made it clear that there was not a single wrestler on the roster worthy to challenge him for the coveted Television Championship title. But ”The Architect” Chris Matthews has been clawing his way up the ladder to reach the position of #1 contender. Finally, after a series of matches and heated exchanges, these two superstars faced each other in a championship match. Showing spectacular physical strength, Matthews managed to use a combination of finishers and win his first title in the company. After ending one of the longest championship reigns in the company, what is next in the stars for “The Architect”?
  
  
• Devil’s May Cry main event saw the GZWA’s World Heavyweight Champion Carnage going against ”The Emo Warrior” Jimmy Jacobs in a match for the title. First half of the match was easily dominated by the champ. But the challenger wasn’t ready to back down and kept rising like a phoenix, getting a shoulder up every time The Hardcore Monster tried to end the match. After multiple near falls, Carnage finally broke The Emo Warrior, retaining the World Heavyweight Championship title. Showing impressive in-ring capabilities, will Jimmy Jacobs get another chance to challenge for the championship belt?
  

(Remember this topic is NOT just limited to these points, newcomers feel free to "react" on the events of this most recent GZWA program and/or introduce your characters in-character if you're a debuting Superstar/Diva and didn't appear in the most recent show results.)

[Chris Matthews]

Scene comes up backstage and we see Chris Matthews standing near a table and we see workers removing the name of mike bradley on the Television Championship. They then puts Chris name on the plate and screwed in the name plate. They the give Chris the title and the reaction crew comes up to Chris Matthews.

REACTION CREW || GZWA REPORTS
"Chris congratulation on the win out there tonight. You clawed your way up the ladder and got your chance to face Mike Bradley. You went out there and beat him. What is your plans now that you are champion?"

Chris puts the TV title on his right shoulder and looks at it. He then looks at the crew.

CHRIS MATTHEWS || THE FUTURE IS NOW
"Its really simple. I go on to be the best. Me and Mike talked trash this past mouth on the show and twitter. But once it come down to it I was able to back it up. But I'll say one thing and that is Mike was a hell of a champion. Jaser Cruz, well he doesn't deserve to be in the spotlight. Now on to Mike Bradley, if her wants another shot at my title, then I'll be glad to give it to him. For awhile I didn't respect Mike Bradley, but after tonight my view on him changed. He is a hell of a fighter and he took me to my limit. But excuse me, I have to go."

Chris then walks off as the scene fades to black.

[❤Rose❤]

The show is over and Casey is really exhausted, but also proud and happy that she could win this hard match. She’s a bit bruised and almost every part of her body hurts, but she ignores it and is willing to party tonight, even though the thought of a long massage and then a rest is temptingly too. But now, after they are still champions, she will have to sign autographs, talk to the fans and all that stuff and the massage will have to wait till later. Before she enters her locker room, she is stopped by a camera team and they ask her what she thinks about her win.

“Well, at first lemme say that I’m more than happy that Laura and me could take the win again and that we are still the champions. I know that there are many people who said that we were more focused on singles matches and our little side feuds than on our titles, but that wasn’t true and we proved this. As you can see, we took the win and it hasn’t been an easy match. No, it has been a really hard match against six really strong opponents.”

Now she laughs out and winks.

“And as you might have realized, we have been the only women’s team in this match. Yes, we had to fight against six really strong male wrestlers and we did what nobody expected us to do, we have beaten them up. In my last promos I was talking about women’s wrestling and my slogan has been ‘Give divas a chance’. Well, we got our chance and we took it. We showed what divas can do in the ring and if you ask me,, then I’d say that it was more than impressive. We are the strongest team here at GZWA and I can promise you that there won’t be anybody in the near future who’s able to dethrone us. We are the champions and nothing and nobody will change this.
It’s not that I’m arrogant or too big for my boots, but I know what we can do in the ring and I’m willing to prove it again and again. We are the best, the most dominant and also the most attractive stable in this company and GZWA, especially the whole women’s division, should be proud of us. Long live the MisFits.”

With a smile in her fave she raises one hand and makes the victory sign, then she enters her locker room and the scene fades to black.

[DELT∆]

Shortly after winning the GZWA Queen of Queen’s Tournament, Delta was in a locker room surrounded by her sister, Endee Leights and cousin, Amiee Vaughan. Delta was exhausted, especially going through not one, not two but three matches in one night. Amiee placed the prestigious Queen’s crown on Delta’s head, with Endee handing her a matching sceptre. Delta was overwhelmed with people touching her, all she wanted to do was sit down and just not move for the foreseeable future. Amiee couldn’t help herself and pop a bottle of champagne open and pour a glass for herself, and then one for Delta, handing her the glass. Endee wasn’t bothered of not being handed a glass since she never drank. To interrupt the celebrations, GZWA interviewer, Eden Stiles entered the scene holding a microphone in her hand.

“Wow, guys, I just want to congratulate, you, Delta Madison on winning the Queen of Queens Tournament on behalf of GZWA management.” Eden begun, getting Delta’s attention, which she half-heartedly, acknowledging the praise. “After so many women entering the Queen of Queens tournament, how does it feel to achieve such an accomplishment of winning?”

“Ideally I would say it feels great…” Delta softly spoke, showing the effects of her exhaustion. “But, right now, I feel like I want to crawl in a hole and not move… Like ever.”

Amiee pushed through, putting herself in the center of the frame. “Hello, Delta is the rightful winner of the tournament. She wrestled three matches and still came on top, all those basic bitches couldn’t have done that feat.”

“I may have been the one who made that road tough for her.” Endee interjected. “I do apologize.”

Delta shrugged her shoulders, nodding her head, accepting her younger sisters apology for wrestling her tonight in the unsanctioned match. “It’s all cool, I’m just happy that I have my sister back.”

Delta slumped her arm over Endee’s shoulder attempting to give her a hug. Endee assisted with the hug, positioning Delta’s arms around her properly. After the hug, Delta leaned up against Endee, so she could stand upright.

Amiee grabbed the hand Eden was holding the microphone closer towards her mouth. “You see, the final three girls couldn’t get that job done. Jungle Girl is crying over the fact that she was ‘screwed’ when she lost to Natasha. Shut up Jennifer, no one cares. You just started wrestling like 2 weeks ago, don’t go around acting like you deserve to get in the ring with Delta. And there’s Natasha, sulking over the fact she wasted her time in the tournament because she lost. Bitch, your Justin Bieber bitchface, needs to take several seats.”

Standing behind Amiee, Delta and Endee snickered at Amiee’s tirade. Amiee was on fire, now taking the microphone out of Eden’s hand.

“And don’t get me started on that basic bitch of them all, Alice Shadow. This girl has been on my ass BEGGING to be my friend, always messaging me if I’m still angry at her. What’s your damage, Heather? I’m not the one being a faux lesbian, pretending to lick the pussies of Natasha and Jennifer. Maybe look at yourself in the mirror for once, because I will never be your fucking friend. I really hope you drink cyanide and die, bitch.”

Amiee smiled into the camera, handing back the microphone back to Eden. Eden looking dumbstruck at those extremely harsh words from Amiee, not accustomed to her brutal honesty. Endee sensed Eden’s awkwardness, reassured her.

“I can’t speak on behalf of the things that were just said, but, I’m just happy seeing that Delta Madison is the Queen. I respect my sister so much, and should every GZWA Vixen on the talent roster.”

“Are you suggesting that the Ladies of Doom are back together?” Eden added, now feeling less than tense before.

“Family got to stick together.” Delta remarked, resting her head on Endee’s shoulder.

“Ladies of Doom, 2k15, better than ever before.” Amiee stated, raising up her champagne glass.

The camera focuses on the three ladies, standing together as a unit. Delta moderately raised up her glass to toast Amiee.

[Chris Matthews]

Jimmy Jacobs was backstage and even though he lost he gets a smirk on his face. He is sitting his locker room. Just then the ReAction Crew comes in.

ReAction Crew || Reporters
"Jimmy, tonight you came up short from beating Carnage tonight. What are your thoughts at what happened at there. Do you think you can another shot at him or are you chasing for another gold."

Jimmy Jacobs just looks at them and gets a huge grin on his face. He then holds up a piece of paper.

Jimmy Jacobs || The Emo Warrior
"You see this piece of a paper it entitles me to a rematch with Carnage after he beat me. But you see I didn't get my rematch, I had to fight CM Punk to get the title shot. So you can believe me when I say that I will be getting my rematch and believe me when I say that I will be facing Carnage again and this time I'll be ready to take back what is mine and that is the GZWA Heavyweight Championship. If Z doesn't give me my rematch, I'll sue his ass for everything he owns and that means GZWA will be mine."

He then walks off as the scene fades to black.

[♡☈ɑ√əη]

Raven finally stirs, clutching the back of her neck in pain as she rolls over to the ropes. Reality hits her like a sack of bricks as she realizes that she lost….her reign is over and the title she calls hers would soon have a different name on the plate. The thoughts spinning around in her head would soon break as the crowd began filling the arena with a chant that would only upset her even more

Crowd: YOU TAPPED OUT! YOU TAPPED OUT! YOU TAPPED OUT! YOU TAPPED OUT!

Raven is mortified from the chant and buries her face in the mat, trying to drown out the words from her, as she calls them, her “adoring public”. Amber rises nursing her chin, trying to comfort Raven, but the Ultimate Vixen slaps her hand away out of reflex not wanting to be consoled right now. She assures Amber that she’s fine as she uses the ropes to get up to her feet. Leaning on the ropes, her hair almost covers her closed eyes while trying to regain her composure and come to terms with what happened.

Raven eases off the ropes to keep balance on her own feet and brushes her hair from her face, taking in a deep breath.

Zoey Valentine: Ladies and Gentlemen, at this time, please give a big round of applause for the former Vixen’s Champion: Raveeeeen!

That did it! Got DAMNIT that did it! ‘former’?! Raven felt her chest cave in and at that very second she flipped, nailing Zoey between the eyes with a Bitch Kick (Chick Kick). She dropped to her knees, wailing & clawing away at Zoey’s head before Amber pulled her off. Amber tried to hold on, but Raven’s kicking and screaming caused them both to fall over. Raven began beating away at the mat yelling at the top of her lungs.

Raven: SHE HAS MY TITLE! THAT BITCH STOLE MY TITLE!!!

Raven tantrum landed her on her back, screaming and kicking away on the mat. She got up to her feet repeatedly kicking the ropes until Amber spun her around to literally slap some sense into her. Raven held her face in shock unsure of what just happened. Not even looking back at Amber, Raven stood straight up with her head held high before she made her way through the ropes and down the steps.

She made it only a few steps to the foot of the ramp before she again realized she was leaving without the gold on her shoulder. She broke down again with a hand on her chest and the other covering her mouth, her eyes looking like they were on the verge of tears…..drama queen til the end.



In the midst of her episode, the heckling from the crowd never stopped. Raven was fed up as she popped up, grabbing a sign from a little girl in the crowd, tearing it in half and throwing it back in her face. She began to back up the ramp shouting out her own choice words at the crowd yelling at her. Looking around still at a lost for words, Raven breaks down to her knees again fighting back tears. Victor makes his way from backstage attempting to lift Raven in his arms and carry her backstage. Instead, Raven begins to kick and scream all over again, forcing Vic to release her.

Raven: I don’t need consoling, damnit! She jumped up & down, stomping her feet with each word I. NEED. MY. TITLE!

Her wave of emotions taking her back to pissed off as she finally stomps away behind the curtain not wanting to deal with this now. Amber and Victor follow right behind her, shaking their heads.

[Laura Jackson]

The camera cut to a chuckling Laura Jackson as she sat on the ground looking at her tag team champion belt in her hand. She didn't look up but she spoke.

Oh Serena you thought you had the master plan in place you had it all worked out to take the tag titles off us to shut us up once and for all! Guess we didn't get the script huh.

Laura chuckled as she moved the title onto her shoulder and smiled standing up.

So for all of you who said that we couldn't come back together and walk out with a W! For all of you who said we were too focused on our solo career! You can get on your little knees and kiss mine and Casey asses. You can't take the titles off us unless we choose too.

Laura then tapped it once more before looking at the camera once more.

Now that's out the way I'm switching to you Mariah I have seen you come away with the Vixens championship tonight making Raven tap. Congrats on that but you know what Raven is your next challenger for said belt I am. You know that belt is mine and I'm the one who should be holding it. So give me the shot you know I got but then again you may just want to look at what happened to Amanda and just say no.

Laura chuckled once more and walked off with the title as the screen turned black.

[Miss Phoenix.]

It had been quite a long time since Beth Phoenix was seen or heard of from anyone in the GZWA locker room, and with her comeback being on hush hush, she knew that a lot of people would be rather shocked to see her backstage - the same annoying interviewer that the company had when Beth was here last being one of them, them rushing towards the Glamazon - who was trying to blend in by looking rather girly. Stopping her walk, Beth turned around to have a camera forced in her face, the annoyance on Beth's face, as the interviewer hid behind the camera to ask Beth a couple questions, the Glamazon not really down for questions, but deciding to answer them just so she could get left alone.

"Beth, if you don't mind me askin' - why did you return to GZWA? After everything you accomplished here, what is the reasoning to come back?"

"Since you must know everything, it's pretty simple - GZWA as where I remembered why I got into the business anyway, remembered how it felt to be appreciated by my higher ups. And another reason? This company can put on an amazing pay per view like they did 'Devil May Cry' and you wanna know why i came back? There's so much talent I haven't worked with because they all started once I left, so why not come back and show them exactly why the Glamazon will forever be a name in this company"

"Besides the Vixens division bein' at its absolute best, you didn't come back to get revenge on Jimmy Jacobs for everythin' that happened between you guys?"

Cracking her jaw at his name being brought up, Beth would look down at her pink and black Nikes she had on her feet before letting her eyes roll back up to the interviewer off camera, Beth truly fighting the urge to break her in half.



"As far as Jimmy goes? I haven't forgotten, you son of a bitch, and I promise you I will not leave this company until you pay for everything you put me through, you sick bastard. I will destroy you, I promise!"

Before anything else could be ask, Beth would storm by the interviewer and camera guy, walking away from the interview before it got more personal. She was here to make yet another impact in the company - and to take out the man she once called her boyfriend. Some may have forgotten who Beth Phoenix was, but she was ready to once again show the world what she was all about.

[Carnage]

Back in the Authority's locker room we see every member of the Authority celebrating Carnage's victory except for Carnage who is being checked out by the medic team after his tough fought victory.  The medic team are sewing up the cut on Carnage's head and taping up his ribs as he may have a few broken ribs and while this is all happening Carnage looks like he is pissed off when suddenly Veda Scott comes up to him to celebrate.

Veda: Congratulations champ!! Another victory for us as you continue to prove your dominance here.

Carnage looks up at Veda Scott then looks back down at the floor.

Carnage: I want that punk for what he did tonight.

Veda Scott looks at him with a confused look.

Veda: But you defeated him in that ring tonight and just barely walked out with the title.

Carnage: Exactly. I barely walked out of that cell with this title right here. I have proven time & time again how dominant I am in that ring ever since becoming the champion and and in one night this punk almost took it all away from me.

Just then the Reaction Crew came in to get Carnage's response to what Jacobs had to say earlier.

Carnage: Jacobs, I heard what you had to say that you have a rematch already lined up against me and that is fine by me cause I want yo face you one more time in that ring or anywhere you want.

As Carnage is saying this Veda Scott is trying to convince him not to accept the rematch but Carnage brushes her off.

Carnage: No, I will not back down from this punk after the hell he put me through tonight. Hey Jacobs, how does it feel to know that you hit me with everything you got but you still failed to capture this title(Carnage lifts the title in front of the camera). All you accomplished tonight was wound me a little bit but these wounds will heal but your wounds that you suffered tonight were just the beginning cause tonight you realized that you cannot beat me but next time I will show you why I am the most feared wrestler in this business. You found out 1st hand who the real monster is in this company and all your talk did nothing for you as we both walked into hell but it was me that walked out as Champion so come and try to take this away from me once again and I will end your career like I did to so many other wrestlers before you.

Carnage stands up and backs the Reaction Crew out the door and slams it in their face.

[Xion Zeros]

The last few months have been an emotional roller coaster for the Showstoppin’ Senorita. Her own little sister, Amber Torres, defecting over to the side of the enemy and joining with Raven to form the Clique, along with Raven’s constant tyranny over the division that Mariah helped establish, added more fuel to the fire. Raven’s “accidental” attack on Mariah’s mother didn’t help things in the least as it brought Raven and Mariah’s inevitable head-to-head confrontation to a boil with the Vixen Championship on the line earlier tonight.

In the end, all of Raven’s plotting and scheming didn’t come to fruition. With her fellow Queen Bees rallied behind her, the leader of the Queen Bee Mafia overcame this obstacle and walked away as the new Vixen Champion.

When the ReAction cameras caught up with the Showstoppin’ Senorita backstage, she had her face buried in her hands as silently wept tears.

ReAction: “Is this a bad time, Mariah?”

Mariah stood up, wiping the tears from eyes and shook her head, “No, it’s a good time actually. I’m just so happy.”

ReAction: “Earlier tonight, the entire world saw you defeat the Ultimate Vixen, Raven, and win the Vixen Championship. How are you feeling right now?”

“Free at last, free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are FINALLY free at last. With Raven no longer at the top, I think it’s appropriate to say, ‘Ding dong the witch is dead!’

In all seriousness, it’s a great honor to be holding this title.”

Mariah looked down and stared proudly at the title in her hands, “Seven long years this title has eluded me. There was a point where I almost gave up on myself, but then I realized that I have too many people cheering me on. I couldn’t let them down. My fans have been with me all this time and they continue to fuel my fire to keep my competitive spirit alive.

One thing is certain. Things are going the change for the better of the Vixen division with me as champion. I will be a FIGHTING champion. I’m not going to hide and cheat my way to keep this title. No, I’m going to defend it the same way I won it - with the honor and dignity that it deserves. Ladies, if you want a shot, you know where to find me. Prove to GZWA Management that you deserve a title shot and let’s do this.

You know who I’m talking to out there. I don’t need to call out any names. It’s the same people who keep screaming to get noticed. I’m here to let you all know that you won’t be on deaf ears anymore. I shall be a benevolent queen will lead the Vixens division as a role model and usher in a new era of prosperity.”

In the midst of her interview, someone quietly walks up behind her and wraps an arm around her waist.

Angelica Ward: "Felicidades wifey!"

Mariah spun around and instantly recognized the voice of her friend with a bouquet of red roses in her hand. She returned the gesture with her arm around Angelica’s waist.

“Thanks wifey!” she grinned at Angelica. “I hope you enjoyed the show. It wasn’t too much trouble to get you a seat reserved if you ever wanted to visit again.”

Angelica: "Oh definitely mami! I'm just so glad I could be here tonight! You fought your ass off, and you won!"

ReAction: “Who’s this? A new face for the Vixen division?”

Mariah shook her head, “No, Angelica here is just visiting since she was in town for tonight’s show. Actually, she's my..."

Before anymore could be said, the sound of clapping is heard as the camera pans up to show Ashley Hamilton, a good friend of Mariah walking into the scene. A huge smile crosses her face as she looks at her friend proudly, getting closer.

“Well..well...well...It’s been a bit since I’ve seen you...but now look at you! I came at just the right time!” Ashley says smirking, before quickly hugging her friend.

“I knew you could do it! I knew all your hard work and dedication would pay off! So….how do you feel, champ?!”

Ashley grins, before hugging her tighter before stepping back a bit.

Mariah maneuvers around her friends and races over to give Ashley a hug, “I can’t believe that you took the time to come down to see me wrestle. I thought you were busy, you lil troublemaker!”

She adds, “It feels good. I have to admit that it hasn’t sunken in quite yet, but seeing so many of my friends take the opportunity to see me wrestle tonight and share this moment with me makes it even more special for me. Thank you, Ashley. It means the world to me to have you here tonight, even though I should kill you for not giving me any clue that you were...”

Mariah shot Ashley a glare that would scare most.

“You KNOW I hate surprises.”

Ashley smiles widely and lets a giggle escape her lips as she looks at her.

“I know I know...but you love me so you can’t be mad! I know I’ve been busy lately, but this night is so big for you, I couldn’t miss it! You’re one of my bestest friends in the world and this is YOUR night to shine girl! I wouldn’t miss this for the world!” She says smiling.

As Ashley jumps up and down a bit, she claps her hands and nods her head looking excited.

“Tonight is all about you, girly!!!” Ashley says cheering.
Mariah sighed in defeat as she knew Ashley was right.

She folds her arms while hugging her title to her chest.
“I suppose you’re right. You still owe me that photo shoot together that you promised to do with me too. I’m not going to let you sneak away from that either, but as you said, tonight’s my night. We’ll have some fun celebrating and I’ll cook up a proper punishment for you another time since you did go out of your way to see me.”

She smirked towards Ashley’s eagerness, “And here I thought you weren’t crazy about wrestling anymore. It’s about time you come see a professional at work anyway.”

“I thought so too...but things are changing. I’ve fallen in love with it again..and after seeing that tonight? How could I not?” She says smiling.

“Well look at you, miss confident over here! I do still owe you that! It’s going to happen dearie! Fun celebrations are a must tonight!” Ashley says loudly and proudly.

“I’m glad that I was able to help you finding your love for competition again. It’s not everyday that I have this many of my crazy friends in one place, so I’m sure the rest of the Queen Bee Mafia would want to meet all of you and paint the town red tonight. Don’t worry, my Queen Bees don’t bite. I’m the leader of the pack - or rather the hive, anyway.”

Mariah looked worried for a moment as she glanced back at Ashley before changing gears in the conversation, “If there’s anything wrong, you let me know, OK? We don’t get to talk as much as I would like and I would love to know about these changes in your life. You know that I have plenty of room in my place in NYC and I don’t mind lending you a room if you need to unwind or get away from everything.”

“I’m glad to hear that girl! They all seem lovely and I’m just glad to meet everyone and celebrate you tonight! You deserve it!” She said smiling.

Ashley’s smile fades for a moment before looking at her friend and sighs. As she gets closer, she looks in her eyes and forces out a smile.

“Thank you..but you shouldn’t worry about me..especially now. Tonight is about you and all about you. I appreciate your kind gestures tho dear, I really do. I haven’t been around as much as I should be and I know that...but I want to change that now. I was in a weird place but now….I’m….I”m okay.” Ashley says, looking at her.

Mariah adds, “But…”

“I’m okay and I’ll be okay. Promise. But I will be visiting you a lot more sweetie….you might even get sick of me!” She says laughing.

Relieved, Mariah leaned onto Ashley with her arm around her shoulder. “C’mon, I doubt that. I won’t ever get seeing that pretty face. I know that you have a life of your own and you can’t meddle with my minor affairs all the time. I stay busy too and I understand how it is to have a full plate 24/7. You better be careful though. I don’t want you to stress yourself out and lose that pretty face. Then the world would mourn in unison after that loss.”

By that time, another female voice resonates in loud volume from afar.

"Yaaaaaaaassssss!"

The yell ends with the sound of a jingling belt buckle emerging towards the group, before finally reaching the center of the camera. Mariah's Queen Bee Mafia teammates, Tia Brooks and Morgan Davis, appear, rushing to huddle over Mariah with a group hug.

"Congratulations, Mariah!", both girls said in unison.

Mariah joins her friends with a group hug, “Thanks girls. I couldn’t have done it if you two didn’t have my back out there. I’m glad someone stopped Amber and Mandisa from getting all up in this senorita’s Kool-aid.”


"Girl, when have we not?" Morgan asks, stating the obvious.

Mariah smirked, “Shush and let’s just enjoy this moment. This win isn’t just for me. It’s for all of us - we’ve finally reached the promised land and we’re able to do what we swore we would do with this division. With this title with the Queen Bee Mafia, there’s nothing that’s going to stop us from making the Vixen division legendary, instead of focused on some self-centered prima donna with bad hair extensions.”

"Well, since you brought her up...from what I'm hearing, she might be in need of a pacifier tonight."

Tia giggles at Morgan's "gossiping" statement. "That poor unfortunate soul..."

"And thanks to me, Z's little personal pet for Raven failed to do her job as well."

Mariah rolls her eyes, “I saw that mess from Raven. I hate to sound blunt but let her rot in her own misery. Whenever she gets her nerve back and pull herself back together, I’m ready and willing to put this title against any and all challengers - fair and square.”

ReAction: And speaking of those challengers, it seems you have a target on your back this time. Not only is Raven wanting to get her "baby" back, but challengers such as Laura Jackson, and your very own "Queen of the Cage" winner. How do you feel about the many women, including allies' coming for your title?

Mariah confidently smiles with pride before answering, “I don’t have a problem at all defending this title against any of my friends, especially my fellow Queen Bees. That would be an absolute honor to do so. If you’re looking to cause a rift between us, then it’s not happening. These women are my friends and respect them as worthy challengers for this title as well.”
She gestured towards them as she continued, “Tia’s a former champion and Morgan won the Queen of the Cage match earlier tonight. I would be crazy to undermine their abilities. Instead, I see them as my equals. We’re cream of the crop when it comes to women’s wrestling. As for Laura Jackson, I’ve heard what she’s got to say and I’m more than happy to put this title on the line against her. If the top brass wants to book it, we can settle this on Primetime. I want the entire Vixen’s division to know that I’m not a tyrant like Raven. I’m a fighting champion and I won’t shy away from a challenge.”

OOC: Special thanks to ❀ℋine 'ea❀ and Tia Brooks, but more importantly to Ashley Hamilton and Angelica Ward taking the time out of their busy schedules to contribute with this collaboration with me. Many thanks to you two, to say you're not part of the GZWA family.

["The Iceman" Konrad Raab]

The cameras aren't set backstage or anywhere in the GZWA arena as there's a man who was a big name in World Elite Wrestling with his Universal Championship he won last year. A man who's known as The Iceman Stefan Raab is at the gym, working out as there's huge rumours going around with him potentially being interested in GZWA due to the closure of World Elite Wrestling after the PPV. He's watched the Devil's May Cry event on a large TV screen and is quite satisfied with the product. Ground Zero Wrestling Association caught Stefan working out for his big match in another company Total Wrestling Entertainment against the owner of Chase Anderson and as they know about Stefan's potential signing, they thought to get his words for the event.

Stefan Raab: "Well what can I say you know that I'm pretty satisfied and very interested in signing with GZWA after my huge success in World Elite Wrestling, being the potential last ever Universal Champion in history that I've held the title for nearly a year. I watched the event with great interest as I'm looking for somewhere else to go due to the shocking news of the WEW closure but so far, I'm impressed with this company. I recognise a few names Chris Matthews from wrestling in TWE, the same company I work with currently. I can't blame him for being champion in the promotion as he's one of the few people in this business that's defeated me so congrats on winning the title. I also know Endee Leights as well that's also worked with TWE in the past which she has a ton of talent. I even think this Carnage guy is a great wrestler too. Not sure if I agree with the hardcore side of him, but being the GZWA World Heavyweight Champion speaks for itself."
 
He was also asked if he was to join GZWA, what his goals are as he answers the question.

Stefan Raab: "Every wrestler wants to have a goal of winning titles and that's one of my goals and another is generally facing against Chris Matthews again. I of course want to work my way up the ladder before going for title shots, but I'm willing to do anything to keep my wrestling career alive. All these guys and girls put everything on the line and I want the opportunity to face everyone I can on the roster and give them some competition and if the wrestlers need it, development of them improving as wrestlers while wrestling for the company as well. I'm a fan of helping wrestlers grow their weaknesses in the ring and some to give the push they need."

He was asked when he will make his decision to join GZWA.

Stefan Raab: "I'm thinking in the next upcoming weeks after I've patched things up in World Elite Wrestling since I'm the Universal champion at the moment, but GZWA is where I want to wrestle next and give everything I have for the fans and the wrestlers themselves when I join because they'll all be in for a surprise for my debut to take place which I have to admit, it's been a while since I started in a new company so it's nice to see new faces and face against them too. I think everyone in GZWA are amazing and talented bunch of wrestlers and I'll start making my appearances until after my last match with WEW where I can wrestle the best wrestlers in the world. Congratulations to all winners and new champions tonight and I'll see you all soon."

Stefan then goes back to do some more training as the camera crew left the gym to know they could very well see a lot more of Stefan in the next upcoming weeks.