Post by Xion Zeros on Aug 15, 2015 5:42:50 GMT -5
Official GZWA Primetime Theme: I Want It All / We Will Rock You [Mash-Up] - Queen (feat. Armageddon)
Recorded Date: August 14, 2015
Air Date: August 14, 2015
Primetime opens with Scary Mary standing in the ring next to a small decorated table with a microphone in hand as she held a briefcase in her other. Sighing loudly, she rose the microphone to her lips.
“Welcome back GZWA Nation, as this is our first broadcast since Devils May Cry, where we saw the epic conclusion to my revolutionary Queen of Queens Tournament. I’m not wasting anytime tonight boring you all with any messy details but in a moment we shall crown the first winner of that tournament shortly.”
She took a moment to survey the cheers from the live audience before gesturing towards the entrance ramp, “Delta Madison could you be a doll and join me in the ring, please?”
The sounds of church bells echo with a light beat track before the vocal track from ‘The Queen’ by Lady Gaga begins. The camera frames the back of a silver throne on top of the entrance way of the stage which spins around with the Queen of Queens tournament winner, Delta Madison perched on her throne. She has a grin up her face, loving her entrance as she stood up from her throne soaking in the ovation from the GZWA audience. Delta wore a sequin dress that still showed her legs and her black body suit and corset underneath. She had a silver wreath on top of her head for her Queen’s crown.
Delta proceeded to walk down the ramp happily taunting the fans. She playfully had a few fans kiss her hand to emphasis her royalty before she gracefully entering the ring. Mary stood by watching Delta take her time coming to the ring, parading to the crowd until Mary’s impatience got the better of her as she shouted, “Let’s not take all day with this already! I want to show the world my gift to this division.”
After Delta climbed into the ring and took a microphone, Mary set the briefcase down onto the table and carefully opened it slowly before turning to face the cameras. She turned around with a new championship belt in her hands.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is the coveted prize for my Queen of Queens Tournament. Delta Madison will be the first GZWA Vixen to hold the GZWA Queen of Queens Championship. Unlike the rest of the titles here in GZWA, this will be a special one as I was inspired by the Reina de Reinas Championship from lucha libre in terms of rules for this title. It will be vacated next year at the start of the next Queen of Queens Tournament in the following year. So Delta, if you wish to continue being champion, you’re going to have to run the gauntlet all over again and win this precious title once more. Until then, enjoy it while it lasts honey.”
Mary reluctantly hands over the title to Delta Madison and adds, “If you weren’t related to my bestie, I would totally smash this thing across your face and keep it for myself, but I know that she’s so proud of you for this moment.”
Mary motions to leave the ring but stops in her tracks, “Oh yeah, there’s one more thing I forgot to mention. There’s an added perk to being the Queen of Queens Tournament winner other than that pretty prize there. The Queen of Queens is officially the #1 contender for the GZWA Vixen Championship. Take it or leave it, I dunno if you’re up to the challenge after MiMi and Laura lock horns later tonight...”
Delta ponders Mary’s words whilst looking down at her championship, and then back up towards Mary who was now leaving the ring. “Hold on a second, Mary. Don’t be so quick to leave yet. You give me all this information and you are already heading for the hills? I guess you’re not interested in my first speech as your Queen, but oh well. But thanks for the belt, anyway.”
Delta shrugs her shoulders and then looks down at the Queen of Queens Championship. Delta studies the frame of the front piece, raising it up towards her face before quickly polishing it before placing on her shoulder.
“Foremost I would like to announce, since winning this tournament I would like to be addressed as Queen Delta.” Delta bows nimbly.
“Since winning this tournament there have been quite a few ladies going around claiming my win was a ‘fluke’.” Delta rolled her eyes, as she used quotation marks on fluke.
“It’s really adorable, and just really pathetic the trash those girls spew out. Let me remind you, I wrestled not one, not two but three damn matches to win this tournament. So those basic’s better not go around telling me what a fluke is because I worked damn hard for my position in GZWA. I’m the rightful winner of this tournament and no one else is going to state otherwise. Natasha Rose can cry about her loss, undermining MY talents and the tournament itself, but she’s the one who is the loser in all of this. She is the one who LOST after I pinned her in the finals 1… 2… 3 and nothing is going to change that fact. The one dollar barbie needs stop whinging and get over it. I don’t even care if it’s a blemish to your win-loss record, you’re not as good as you think you are. I’m simply better."
Delta winks into the camera allowing the fans to chant her name ‘Delta’.
“I will not step down from any challenge that is thrown at me, I’m going to hold this crown with dignity and respect and set the benchmark for the next Queen of Queens Tournament which I will be more than happily be the forefront for it. And now that I’m finally the #1 Contender for the Vixen’s Championship, I will have immense interest for tonight’s contest between the new Vixen Champion Mariah and challenger Laura Jackson. Whoever comes out champion, I’ll be setting my sights for that gold because your Queen will be the forefront of the Vixen’s division, I can guaran-damn-tee- that!”
Delta's self-inauguration takes a screeching halt when suddenly, the Southern electric guitar picks through the speakers, but a chance at the music getting the attention is brief as the Georgia Peach approaches from backstage with a mic in her hand, sporting a long yellow v-neck dress. She begins to speak through the mic, which causes the music to fade out into silence.
"Well, wassup, Delta. Just funny meeting you here... again."
Morgan continues both her stroll down to the center of the ring and her dialogue. She is face-to-face with Delta once again after their last encounter was was a match against each other. Morgan losing that match.
"Look, I know you’re confused as to why I'm here and all of that, but after explainin everythang, you'll get the drift."
"How do i say this in the most politically correct way possible? Hmm......I'm also coming for the title!"
This direct declaration is met with a brief moment of cheers from the audience.
"This is nothing personal against you, but this has to be my first chance at becoming a contender for the title, and I'll be damned if I have to delay it again!"
"Once the Queen of Queens tournament became a thing, I knew that I had to tell everyone wrong about who I was as a wrestler, because some who sit there and act like I ain't nothing, because of my past, while they, and when I mean "they", I mean "The Cliques" spoiled asses, are gettin breastfed every morning, and smoke so much weed at night that they suffer from memory loss every time they get clocked on the ratchet bull that they've done here."
"But I digress. I had that opportunity at the palm of my hands to snatch Raven's title away from her, and thanks to you, I lost that opportunity. Lucky me, as soon as I thought that I wasn't going to have a chance, the powers that be, Serena's ass, managed to give me a reason to by snatching that win at Devils May Cry."
"And I can honestly say that I didn't expect my girl MiMi to win the title, but she has always said that she's willing to challenge anyone and everyone for that Vixen's Title after she won it."
"So Just like you are titled "Queen of Queens" after winning a tournament, and want to challenge Mariah for the title, I rightfully won the title of "Queen of the Cage" after defeating divas in a cage match, including Juwanna Mann, and would like to challenge MiMi too. As simple as that."
Delta nods her head at Morgan’s response, showing understanding of her words.
“Like I said, I won’t back down from any challenge that is thrown at me. I get that you won the Queen of the Cage match, and you believe you deserve a shot at the Vixen’s Championship. You know I always liked your style Georgia Peach, but I’m not stupid, I know there are other Vixen’s on the roster who are gunning for that opportunity and…"
The lights suddenly dimmed and Electrik Red’s “Muah” began to play signaling the entrance of the Vixen’s Cha…..former Vixen’s Champion. The spotlight beamed down at the head of the entrance ramp and Raven stepped out to a tidal wave of jeers from the crowd. She greeted them all with a scowl on her face obviously still not in a good mood.
Just like before her outfit was met with catcalls, but she looked at them in disgust, mouthing out a few choice words to the crowd, yes..even the kids, as she made her way down to the ring. Raven stepped through the ropes merely shooing Delta to the side with a wave of her hand and snatched the mic from Morgan as if she weren’t even there. Her music faded as she began to address her adoring public.
“You...people. After all I’ve done for this division for you enjoying in these past years. After all I’ve put my body through to bring you nothing but the best. After allowing you all to witness a rising legend do what she does best, that sendoff at Devil’s May Cry is what you give me?”
The crowd takes a moment to cut her off and cheer remember the moment after the match, but Raven cuts right through them in two words.
“SHUT UP! I deserve better for what I have given you people and this division. I should not be standing here taking this from you! I should not be standing here without MY title. And what does that high & mighty bitch do? Issue out some weekly challenge to any of those girls in the back. Have you SEEN the influx of these new heffas lately?! She’s allowing them to try and get their grubby ass hand on MY title before my rematch kicks in??! WHO IN THE-”
Raven loses her train of thought her emotions begin to run higher than Amber on 420. Raven kneels down, grabbing the middle rope with one hand and dropping the mic to place her other hand over her chest as she flipped her hair to hide her face from the camera. Raven began taking in deep breaths before grabbing the mic and rising back up to a vertical base. Before she started to speak again, a fed up Morgan tapped her on the shoulder. Raven turned her neck to look at her through the sides of her eyes.
“Sweetie, not now. Okay? This is a very emotional time for Moi. Go slither away and eat your young.”
Once again, Raven shooed Morgan away acting as if she nor Delta are in the ring also.
“Ever since she stole my title, that heffa has been tight lipped. Which is really a good thing. I don’t need her speaking up about being champ, because I want to make SURE it’s short lived. I want to make SURE she doesn’t enjoy this little run. I will dig through every piece of petty in my body to make it happen.”
Raven threw her mic to the ground giving the audience a mean mug that could rival Janet Jackson’s as she turned on her heels to exit the ring..That is until......
Let You Love Me by Tinashe sounds in the arena as the girls in the ring give their best faces. Raven all smiles ear to ear as she can can be seen mouthing "Go best friend go best friend go. Thats my best friend". Morgan is seen rolling her eyes so hard your mama would have said they would've gotten stuck. & the reigning Queen of Queens is indifferent to another vixen coming to out to ruin her parade. Amber continues to make her way down to the ring mic in hand as she slips under the ropes and hugs Raven while shooting Morgan some choice looks.
I just wanted to say to you Delta, at your party celebrating your win at the Reina de Reina tournament, congratulations boo boo! Im so glad that after being with the company for so long you've finally been able to step out and make a name for yourself, you go girl!
Raven Can be seen snickering in the background.
You know with the drama lately with your sister and your whoresome ex manager cousin, but that don't matter. Its your time to shine even if its only for a short period of time before you go back to being a unknown. The "who"?
Amber playfully pouts her lips before turning her attention to Morgan
Hi Morgan! You don't look as skankish or hoeish tonight as you usually do!
While Amber chuckles, Morgan jerks her upper body towards Amber with her hand balled into a fist, causing Amber to retreat to her friend's side. It is at that moment it clicks in Raven’s lil conceited world..Delta and Morgan were here doing something or whatever. Rae grabs the mic from Amber to speak again.
“Waaaaait a minute. Hold up. What the hell are you two doing in my ring in the first place?”
Morgan could be a heard shouting "The nerve of you, bitch!" faintly from the speakers because of how close she was to Raven and the microphone.
Delta was leaning against the ropes in the corner, just casually listening on to the Raven and Amber bickering like school girls to the fans. Delta rolled her eyes, leaning off the ropes to finally speak up.
“Are you two girls finished? It’s so great that you decided to grace your presence during my moment, I appreciate it. Amber girl, you can go around slut shaming or evaluating someone’s relevance but the only thing you’ve done is be the shadow of Rae. I’ve done quite a lot since you’ve been living your head in the clouds.”
Delta moved closer towards the centre of the ring, ignoring Raven and Amber’s disgusted look towards her.
“But, I know all four of us has something in common, believe it or not, we all want a shot at MiMi’s Championship gold. And ironically, we are part of our own groups. Morgan is in the Queen Bee Mafia alongside MiMi, Raven and Amber is in The Clique and there’s my group, Ladies of Doom with my sister, Endee Leights. I think we may have something brewing… not a revolution, more of a supremacy within the Vixen’s division.”
"Walk" by Avenged Sevenfold sounded off through the speakers as it signaled that the Commissioner has had her fill of high school drama. Walking onto the ramp, Serena Dent didn’t bother to go down towards the ring and stand with the ladies. With a microphone in hand she quickly spoke out.
Jesus Christ on rollerblades, are you all finished? All of this is honestly making my stomach turn. The whining and moping. One ripped a page from Triple H’s novel and now thinks she rules a nation, the other recreated a scene from “Les Mis”. Raven, need some extra weave to dry those tears? The third one crawled out from under a rock throwing “Drag Race” zingers with the fourth one yelling that she won’t postpone her contendership glory… Did you all came up with this on your own?
The crowd had a very mixed reaction, both booing and cheering the commissioner.
This is not a revolution, because YOU, privileged little princesses forgot how good you have it in this company. At this point, nobody, not a single one of you is deserving of a shot at that title. All of you stand on the same ground. Morgan and Delta with some impressive wins, Raven still has her rematch and Amber…. Well, I hope you marry a basketball player one day. But to put this short and sweet, since I know that most of our audience is probably on a bathroom break during this, if you wish to get a shot at the championship belt and the current title holder Mariah, you have a lot to prove. And not only to the people, who proudly call themselves wrestling fans, but also…. To me. Believe me, I am hard to impress. So, creatures that call yourselves ladies, consider this your new challenge. Good Luck!
"Walk" by Avenged Sevenfold once again blasted through the speakers as Serena looked on at the girls in the ring.
** Singles Match **
“The Jungle Girl” Joanna Tarzanna vs. “The Glamazon” Beth Phoenix (return)
Prof. X: For the first time in GZWA history, we have an Amazon going against a Glamazon.
The Carter: One is from the jungle and the other is from the concrete jungle. It’s hard to place betting odds on this one as we’ve never seen these two Vixens face against each other.
Francine: Don’t forget that the returning Glamazon is a former Vixen Champion. I find it rather odd that Joanna personally requested this match after hearing the news that Beth Phoenix was returning to GZWA during the Devils May Cry edition of ReAction.
The two Vixens start off the match with a traditional lock-up which lead to a test of strength. In a bizarre turn of events, both women are evenly matched. The Glamazon remedies the situation by using the Jungle Girl’s power against her with an Irish whip. Joanna rebounds from the ropes and returns with Shoulder Block. The Glamazon responds with an overhead Belly to Belly counter. To the surprise of the live audience, Joanna lands on her feet and swings between the ropes with a Tree Swing (619) to redirect her momentum back towards the Glamazon. Beth Phoenix spun around to receive the Raging Slash (Discus Clothesline) from the Jungle Girl.
ONE…
TWO…
TH--NO!!
Joanna Tarzanna doesn’t lose her focus and continues her offense by positioning herself onto the top rope. She motions for a Diving Headbutt, but Beth Phoenix quits playing possum long enough to vault up to the top rope and send the Jungle Girl crashing to the canvas with thunderous Superplex. Beth Phoenix motions for a pin attempt but Joanna rakes the Glamazon’s eyes to blind her momentarily.
The Carter: That seemed a little uncharacteristic of the young rookie.
Francine: Desperate people do desperate things, Carter. She knows how much a win against a former Vixen Champion would do for her career at this stage.
Prof. X: Yes, GZWA fans, Beth Phoenix was a title holder in GZWA back when the title was referred to the Women’s Championship.
This gives the Jungle Girl the opportunity to shake off the cobwebs and return to a vertical base. Back on the offensive, Joanna returns the favor from earlier in this match to Beth Phoneix with an Irish whip of her own, sending her into ropes. On the rebound, Joanna sent Beth crashing to the canvas with authority with a Military Press Spinebuster.
Prof. X: Uh oh, looks like the Glamazon is in trouble.
The Jungle Girl secures Beth’s shoulders to the canvas upon impact for the pin.
ONE…
TWO…
WAIT!!
Fearing the possible pinfall, the Glamazon counters with Sunset Flip pin.
ONE…
TWO…
NO!!
The Jungle Girl remains in this match with a grounded front dropkick to Beth’s face to break the pin attempt.
The Jungle Girl dragged the Glamazon back to her feet and executed an Inverted Neckbreaker to send her reeling, which in turn gave Joanna enough time to charge back in with a Spear (Charlotte’s combination). Beth responds at the last instant with a knee lift and capitalizes with a Michinoku Driver. She hooked Joanna’s leg into a pin after her shoulders hit the mat.
ONE…
TWO…
THR--NO!!!
Prof. X: I must say, I’m impressed at Joanna’s resiliency and endurance here.
Francine: Beth Phoenix definitely doesn’t have a pushover for her first opponent back in GZWA.
Joanna grasps Beth’s cranium with an Iron Claw and wills herself back to her feet as she prepares for Heart Punch by beating on her own chest as the crowd cheers in anticipation. Joanna delivers the blow but the Glamazon stops her fist in motion. Beth then wrenches Joanna’s arm behind her and transitions into an Elevated Double Underhook Chicken Wing.
The Carter: We all know what this means…
With Joanna raised overhead, Beth finishes her off with Glam Slam and rolls her over into a pin.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!
Prof. X: There you have it, folks. The Glamazon is back here in GZWA with a vengeance.
Francine: Don’t sell her short, professor. Joanna gave her one hell of a challenge.
Prof. X: That’s for sure.
The Carter: When’s the rematch? I’d love to see them go at it again.
The scene shows a dark, black and white picture of a young woman, her hair in a tight fishtail braid, longer, looser style shorts with high slits, sports bra, barefooted and with MMA fighting gloves on, walking across the gym with "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" accompanying the visuals. Only stopping in front of a single punching bag in an empty, deserted gym. Hitting the bag repeatedly, with some punches appearing in slow motion, you can see the leather bending in, drops of sweat bouncing off into the air and her gloved fists get engulfed by the bag every single punch she throws.
Welcome to my life….
Cutting to a scene of the girl with her hand raised in victory as blood gushed down her face from her nose, yet the biggest smile on her face. This was her first official MMA victory. Moments from her matches, brutal attacks and high kicks connecting with the opponent's face, ending with her win by a rear naked choke.
I am proud to be a technician…
Short snippets of the tireless training camps and workouts. Running, punching, stretches, submission training, one on one combat. Showing the gym once again, with furious punches and kicks landing at the bag, the camera focuses on the fluid body movements, every muscle working in sync to reach the only single goal… Perfect the move.
I’ve won, I’ve lost, but I never gave up. Broken bones, torn muscles, fighting with blood in my eyes and pain slowing my body down…
The camera shows her from behind, showing the tensing and tightening muscles in her back, the outline of her spine and the sweat glistening from her heavily tattooed skin, covered just minimally by a sports bra.
I didn’t make it yet…. I have just begun. I will stand proud, determined and willing to face every single person that will challenge me. I am here, because the passion to fight is crawling through my veins.
Quickly zooming in on her face the camera focuses on the determined look on the face as we hear the voice-over.
There is no where to go back. I have no second chances.
You could see her deep breathing as that piercing look in her eyes could set anything ablaze. The music was barely sensible making the voice-over stand out.
I am Blake Harper and my fight has just begun...
The scene quickly ends cutting to black.
** Singles Match **
Charlotte Adams (in-ring debut) vs. “Power Girl #1” Harley Lane (debut) w/ “Power Girl #2” Ivy Lane (debut)
To the surprise of the GZWA Nation, Charlotte Adams is accompanied to the ring by Little Wonder.
The Carter: Isn’t Little Wonder supposed to be Ashley Wonder’s sidekick?
Francine: Yes, but I guess she’s pulling double duty tonight since she’s allegedly romantically linked to Charlotte.
The Carter: I’ve heard there’s a lot of that going on in the Vixen’s locker room of late. Sounds like the boys aren’t doing their jobs.
Francine: No, it’s quite the opposite. It’s guys like you that’s scaring them off to pairing up with each other, Carter.
Prof. X: I’m not one to judge as long as they are happy. As for the Powergirls, they are a new team debuting tonight, so we’re all in store for what these women can do tonight folks.
Charlotte Adams makes the first move, delivering a Lou Thesz Press to Power Girl #1. Charlotte shows off her mean streak as she pounds her fists into Harley Lane’s face until the Power Girl threw her off of her body. Harley stumbles back to her feet and wraps her arms around Charlotte Adams’ waist in a German Suplex. Charlotte held onto the nearby ropes, causing Harley to tumble behind her.
Charlotte looked over her shoulder before charging towards the rising Harley with a Running High Knee. Power Girl #1 stopped Charlotte in her tracks with a Drop Toe Hold to cause her to faceplant into the canvas. With Charlotte grounded, Harley applies a Figure Four Headscissors. Charlotte squirms wildly as Harley vices her legs tighter around Charlotte’s head to add more pressure. Charlotte’s resistance proves to be fruitful as she manages to stretch her feet onto the bottom to force a rope break. Growing annoyed with Charlotte Adams, Harley Lane shoved the referee aside after the forced rope break and greeted the waking Charlotte Adams with a Spinning Heel Kick. Charlotte ducked underneath the blow and retaliated with a massive Spinebuster to show her gratitude to the kind gesture. Charlotte makes the cover as soon as Harley’s body impacts onto the mat.
ONE…
TWO…
T---NO!!!
Prof. X: So Carter, since you’re usually are resident expert on the Vixens, do you have any information on these newcomers?
Francine: I doubt it since they both haven’t been in the locker room long enough for him to stalk them around the arena.
The Carter: Well, from what I can gather Charlotte Adams personally requested to make the transition from valet to in-ring competitor after her last client didn’t hold up her end of their bargain. As for the Powergirls, I’m as much in the dark about them as you guys.
Francine: I’m sure you stopped dwelling on these girls after you heard that they’re taken… Don’t worry they weren’t interested in you anyway.
Charlotte pulls at her own hair after Harley Lane manages to kick out and argues the count with the referee briefly. When she returned back to the grounded Harley, Charlotte was met with a slap to the jaw as Harley sits up from the canvas. Harley then followed up with a Butterfly Swinging Neckbreaker to leave Charlotte Adams at her feet. Power Girl #1 sprints towards the ropes and sprung off the ropes with an Asai Moonsault. Charlotte stops playing possum long enough to catch Harley out of the air with a Backbreaker. The blow leaves Harley Lane writhing in pain as Charlotte Adams took the opportunity to perch herself on the second rope from the corner. She delivered a picture perfect Flying DDT from as Harley attempted to pull herself back to her feet.
After Harley Lane’s skull bounced off of the canvas, Charlotte motions to finish off Harley Lane with the Drive-By (Delayed Brainbuster) as she held Harley up by her blonde hair. Surprisingly, Charlotte drops Harley and turns towards the situation going on at ringside.
The Carter: What’s going on? Charlotte Adams has this thing won!
Francine: Seems like there’s trouble in paradise… or someone else wants a trip to ‘Wonderland’ if you get my drift.
Prof. X: Looks like we have a situation brewing at ringside here, folks.
“Power Girl #2” Ivy Lane has Little Wonder cornered at ringside. Charlotte left Harley unattended as she dove through the ropes with Suicide Dive, brawling with Ivy at ringside. Harley Lane joins in shortly as the numbers game overwhelms Charlotte Adams as she tries to keep Little Wonder safe. “Wonder Girl” Ashley Wonder races out to even the odds as the Powergirls retreat as Primetime takes a commercial break.
Prof. X: Seems like we haven’t seen the end of this skirmish between these four Vixens.
"Hang' em High" by Dropkick Murphys hits the speakers and out come Mike and Danielle Bradley to a raucous ovation. But instead of wearing their ring gear or being as amped up as they usually are, they're coming down the ramp in street clothes at a bit of a leisurely pace. They each grab a microphone and enter the ring, and they look a bit emotional.
"You know guys... we live for that reaction, but things are about to get serious. We've been quiet for the most part since Devils May Cry, and there's a pretty important reason for that."
"You see, a lot of you probably know that I have a congenital heart defect. The technical term is a bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta. What it basically means is that blood flow is somewhat restricted through my heart. It causes me to get short of breath quickly during vigorous exercise. I've had three surgeries for the condition. I defied my doctors by playing football and track, breakdancing, and wrestling for the past 13 years. All was well and good, until I had my annual checkup with my cardiologist after Devils May Cry..."
The crowd suddenly falls silent. Mike begins to hold back tears.
"And, without going into the details of what's actually happened to me, they've determined that I've overstressed my heart to the point that if I were to continue wrestling, I would be a ticking time bomb like Edge. I could risk blowing out my heart and dying in the ring. And thus, instead of coming out here to invoke my rematch clause for the Television Title, I've come out here to announce my retirement from professional wrestling."
The crowd gasps and becomes overwhelmed with disappointment. Then Danielle begins to speak.
"This also affects me, too. I want you all to know that, outside of his wife, I'm Mike's best friend. We've been there for each other throughout our lives. We may live 200 miles apart, but we see each other as often as possible, even outside the world of wrestling. I've also taken great pride in being his son's aunt, seeing as I've made a decision not to have children of my own. And as much as I love wrestling, I don't think I could be on the road without my brother, so, as a result, I'm going to have to hang up the Nikes myself."
The crowd becomes even more distraught, with a small "Please don't go!" chant breaking out.
"Believe me, we're just as disappointed as you guys are. To have to retire before I even reach my 28th birthday, it feels like I've been robbed. It feels like it's unfair, that everything's come crashing down... but then I realize what I've accomplished leading up to this moment. Three-time all-state football player and track runner. World-champion b-boy. Longest reigning Television Champion in GZWA history. I accomplished all that in the span of 13 years. That's a resume most people would spend a lifetime trying to get a fraction of! I've put smiles on faces the world over, I've entertained millions of people live, and because I've done what I love for a living, I haven't worked a day in my life. I'm proud to say that, at 27, I've lived a life most people can only dream of. It was incredible."
The crowd lightens up again and begins a "Thank you Bradleys!" chant.
"But the one thing I'm most proud of is marrying my high school sweetheart, Jessica, and raising an amazing young boy, Andrew. I'm thankful for all my fans, but they will always be my two biggest supporters, and I can't thank them enough for all the support they gave me, with me being away from home for prolonged periods of time, and even coming to some of these shows to watch my matches - they were my greatest inspiration."
"A lot of you might be wondering, 'Now what are you guys going to do with your lives?' Well, both of us are thankful that we have lives outside the wrestling ring. I've still got my martial arts academy. Mike's still got his various events to organize in gaming, dancing, all that jazz. That's a luxury some former wrestlers don't have. We didn't have to get into wrestling. We had other things going on in our lives. But we did it anyway. Why? Because we love it. And we wanted to be the best at it. And most of all, we wanted to perform for each and every one of you. We love the reactions. We love doing things in this ring that make the youngsters in this audience say, 'I want to be the next Danielle Bradley!' 'I want to be the next Mike Bradley!' We love being an inspiration to all of you, but do yourself a favor - don't try to copy anyone. Be yourself. Everyone else is taken. Carve your own path. Whether it's to becoming a wrestler or whatever else you want to be, do it your way. That's how we did it. That's how we achieved our success. And that's how you can do the same."
The crowd erupts in cheers as Mike and Danielle begin to wipe tears off their faces while smiling the whole time.
"So in the end, don't cry for us. We did what we wanted to do. We'll continue to do what we want to do, but we won't wake up with bruises on your backs or ice packs on our foreheads the next morning. And, if we're fortunate enough, we'll see you guys again someday... at the Hall of Fame. Now, one more time, for the whole world to join in...."
And if you don't know... now you know!
Mike and Danielle embrace in the ring before going to shake hands with everybody at ringside, including the announce crew, before jumping the rail and exiting through the crowd, high-fiving the fans as they leave.
** Singles Match **
“The Queen of Submission” Casey Cortez vs. “The Goddess” Amanda Cortez (return) w/ Rose Cortez
Prof. X: We’re still shocked as everyone else in the GZWA Nation to hear about the Bradleys’ abrupt retirement plans. From us and the rest of the GZWA family, we wish them only the best.
Francine: I wonder how Amanda feels about the Bradleys’ departure plans, but she has other things on her mind tonight.
The Carter: I’d be worried too if I were her as Casey played a pivotal role in sidelining her over the last few months. I know Amanda’s a little crazy but she’s nuts to ask for a match against Casey in her first match back.
Prof. X: Well, to her credit, Amanda’s never shied away from a challenge - whether when she was Television Champion or when she had the guts to challenge Carnage in those legendary hardcore matches that GZWA fans are still talking about today.
After the opening bell, both Casey and Amanda lock up at start of the match, only for Amanda to flung across the ring with ease by the more powerful Queen of Submission. Amanda leans against the corner post for support to pull herself back to her feet. Casey then charges corner but Amanda rolls through with School Boy out of the corner. To Amanda’s surprise, Casey doesn’t even bulge from this maneuver. Casey then lifts up (like Hernandez) from the floor and back onto her feet. A knee to the gut causes Amanda to double over, allowing Casey to continue her offense in the form of the first of a series of multiple Double Arm Suplexes. Casey repeats this maneuver four more times before tossing Amanda overhead with a release variation. The Queen of Submission doesn’t stop there.
The Carter: So much for Casey taking things easy on Amanda…
Francine: That was only wishful thinking on Amanda’s behalf if you ask me.
Prof. X: Going easy? Casey’s paying out all of the expenses on her offense here.
Just as Amanda tries to get back up, Casey hoists her back into the air and drops her onto the ropes with a Rope-Assisted Gutbuster. Fortunately, Amanda lands on ring apron. Casey reached between the ropes to reel Amanda back into the ring, but the Goddess dropped off of the ring apron with a Rope-assisted Jawbreaker to stun Casey by dropping her onto the middle rope. Amanda turns things around into her favor with a 619 to send Casey reeling. As Casey staggered back to her feet, Amanda launched herself back into the ring with a Springboard Hurracanrana. Casey regained her bearings in time to catch Amanda onto her shoulders and slam her into the turnbuckle with the Fembomb (Jacknife Powerbomb). Before the Queen of Submission could make the cover, Amanda wisely rolls out of the ring to recover.
Prof. X: Good lord, that’s enough to put most Superstars away.
Francine: She’s definitely going to feel that in the morning...
Unfortunately, it seems that the Queen of Submission is hip to the Goddess’ plans as Amanda doesn’t get very far. Casey reaches over the ropes and brings Amanda back in with a Chokeslam. The Goddess responds with a Japanese Arm-Drag to use Casey’s own momentum against her as Casey is sent into the ropes. Amanda hits the opposite ropes and returns with the Fade to Black (The Gore) to the incoming Casey.
The Carter: That seemed to take the wind right out of both Casey and Amanda’s sails there.
Francine: Let’s see if that’s enough to keep Casey down.
Prof. X: Amanda’s going for the cover!
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TWO…
THRE---NO!!!
Casey powers out of the pin and delivers a Clothesline from Hell as she sprung up from the canvas to the waking Goddess. Amanda baseball slides evades between Casey’s legs and capitalized with the #1 Stunna (Stone Cold Stunner) as the Queen of Submission spun around confused. Amanda’s tactic failed as Casey wrenched Amanda’s arms behind her into an Elevated Double Underhook Chickenwing Hold to counter. With Amanda suspended into the air, her screams of pain echo throughout the arena as it seems that Casey has this match won.
Out of nowhere, Casey releases the hold and drops Amanda to the canvas. The Queen of Submission leaves the ring, grabs her half of the GZWA Tag Team titles, and heads up the entrance ramp back to the locker room.
As Amanda nursed her own aching body, Referee Slick Johnson made the ring out count.
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Amanda beckons Casey to come back as Casey merely shook her head and exited through the entrance curtain.
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10!!
Zoey Valentine: As result of count out, your winner of this match is Amanda Cortez!
Prof. X: Amanda doesn’t seem too pleased with that result.
Francine: Can you blame her? Casey literally handed her the win it seemed out of pity.
The Carter: I don’t think it was out of pity, it seemed like she was sparing Amanda out of any further injury.
Prof. X: We don’t know what’s going through Casey’s head right now, but I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of this between these two women.
Earlier today... When the Mega Busters arrived to the arena, they happen to run into the GZWA Chairman himself.
Matthew Miles: “Just the man we wanted to see. We weren’t sure if you were watching Devils May Cry, but your associates known as the Enforcers took it upon themselves to steal our spots from actually competing in the title match for the GZWA Tag Team Championships that we rightfully won the opportunity to challenge for.”
Psycho Sagus chimes in, “We were wondering if this great injustice could be remedied if we got the chance to challenge for the championships that we were robbed for the opportunity of even competing for – tonight.”
Ashleigh Cash pouts with sad puppy dog eyes, “Pretty please with sugar on top?”
Xion Zeros looks up from his agenda in his hand and looks towards them before sighing loudly, “Both of the Tag Team Champions are in singles competition tonight, but I can ‘correct’ this injustice as you call it. In tonight’s main event, you will face the Enforcers again for payback for what transpired at Devils May Cry – AND the Extreme Juggalos in Triple Threat Tornado Tag Team match to crown the NEW #1 contenders for the GZWA Tag Team Championship, who will challenge the reigning champions on our next episode of Primetime. Sound good?”
Matthew Miles and Psycho Sagus simultaneously comment, “What kinda bull---“
Ashleigh quickly covers their mouths with her hand and smiles from ear to ear to the GZWA Chairman, “Thank you, Mr. Zeros. We humbly accept this opportunity.”
Xion Zeros smirks, “Good luck out there tonight… You’re going to need it.”
As he walks down the opposite corridor and around the corner, Ashleigh spun back towards Matthew and Psycho Sagus to scold them like children.
“You know he’s the boss around here and you’re going to complain about the match? He didn’t have to give us anything period and just send his guard dogs back at us for our just desserts. I don’t like it either, but let’s make the most of this opportunity.”
Matthew Miles: “Of course, babe, but this should’ve been a 1-on-1 match or something. We have to jump through these hoops all over again? I swear they have it out for us or something.”
Psycho Sagus: “I got a BAD feeling about later tonight…”
Ashleigh: “Don’t go jinxing it before we even get out there. We’re going to have to have eyes in the back of our heads if we don’t want a repeat of what happened at Devils May Cry to happen again tonight.”
Psycho Sagus: “Huge difference between tonight and then, Ash. At least we’ll get to go out there to get embarrassed.”
Matthew Miles: “Hey, I dunno about you but I’m not going out there to lose. I’m going out there to win tonight.”
Ashleigh: “You know we’re with you – as always.”
Psycho Sagus: “Yeah, I’m sure we’ve got a few extra lives left in this game before it’s Game Over for good.”
Ashleigh: “I’m sure if you do a good job, Wonder Girl will you a ‘treat’ since she’s your girlfriend and all…”
Psycho Sagus’ face goes blank, “Uhhh, I don’t know what you’re talking about…”
Matthew Miles: “Ugh don’t start that again… Just about everyone knows that she’s your girlfriend.”
*** GZWA Vixen Championship Match ***
“Showstoppin’ Senorita” Mariah © vs. ½ of the GZWA Tag Team Champions “Tattooed Beauty” Laura Jackson
Prof. X: At Devils May Cry, Mariah ended the near-full year long reign of Raven as Vixen Champion.
Francine: And the Vixen division celebrated in unison as that reign of tyranny was over as Mariah hopes to usher in a new age, starting tonight taking this first open challenge for the title.
The Carter: Do you think it’s wise for Mariah to put her title on the line so soon after winning it? Laura Jackson almost won the gold, despite competing in two matches back-to-back when she challenged Raven.
Francine: That’s going to be question tonight. Will Laura walk away from this match as a newly crowned double champion or will Mariah successfully defend her title tonight?
Prof. X: I couldn’t have said it better myself, Francine.
The bell sounds to start the match with Mariah willing to extend her hand towards Laura in the Code of Honor out of respect and sportsmanship. To the surprise of the GZWA Nation, Laura Jackson actually shakes Mariah’s hand – before kicking her in the shin. With Mariah down on one knee, Laura flips her overhead with a Snap Suplex. Laura follows up with a Jumping Leg Drop over Mariah’s throat before hooking her leg in hasty pin attempt.
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TWO…
NO!!
Laura stomps at Mariah’s knee repeatedly before applying a Sharpshooter. Mariah desperately crawls towards the ropes and manages to grabs the ropes firmly to force a rope break. Mariah wisely rolls out onto the ring apron to recuperate, but Laura quickly follows behind her. The Tattooed Beauty dragged Mariah to her feet by the hair and motions for a Rope-Hung DDT. Mariah manages to hinder her offense with a Shoulder Thrust before dragging Laura between the ropes to join her on the ring apron. Mariah elevates the Tattooed Beauty overhead in a Brainbuster, but Laura tilts the leverage and counters with a devastating DDT on the ring apron. Mariah laid out cold on the ringside floor as Laura Jackson sat on the ring apron proud of herself while the referee started the ringout count.
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Mariah began to stir and the Tattooed Beauty didn’t liked that one bit. She hit the ropes and dove between the ropes with a Diving Tornado DDT. Mariah absent-mindedly caught Laura and reversed the maneuver into a Blue Thunder Bomb on the ringside floor. With the referee’s count up the count of 8, Mariah does the honorable thing and rolls Laura back into the ring.
Prof. X: That right there shows what kind of champion that Mariah is – she wishes to win this the honorable way. She could have easily taken the easy way out and won this match right there by count out.
Francine: Mariah’s definitely not Raven – that’s for sure. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing either.
Mariah propels herself back into the ring with a Slingshot Splash. Laura puts her knees up to defend. With Mariah holding her abdomen in pain from her misfire, the Tattooed Beauty went for the Tampa Driver (Cradle Piledriver). Mariah manages to flips her overhead to counter and follows up with a Standing Moonsault and hooks the leg in a pin.
ONE…
TWO…
T--WAIT!!!
The Tattooed Beauty rolls back to her feet with a modified Rib Breaker to the Showstoppin’ Senorita. She doesn’t stop her offense there as she with an Inverted Backbreaker and struck with a Front Dropkick to spine which sent Mariah face-first into the nearby corner post. Finally, Laura ends this lethal combination with a Hangman’s Neckbreaker out of the corner
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TWO…
THR--NO!!!
Laura Jackson’s frustration builds as she grabs a steel chair from underneath the ring. Fortunately, the referee grabs it but that ends up being a ploy as Laura pulls out Amanda’s brass knuckles that she stole from out of her back pocket. Before she could even strike the blow, Mariah kips back up to her feet with a point-blank Heartbreaker (Sweet Chin Music). Mariah tosses the brass knuckles out of the ring and covers Laura.
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TWO…
THRE---NO!!!
Mariah and entire GZWA Nation are in disbelief. Mariah rose back to her feet and signalled for the Heartbreaker again with several stomps in preparation before closing in for the kill but Laura counters with Tattoo This (Half Nelson Suplex) tossing her into the corner, hanging her up into a makeshift Tree of Woe. With MiMi suspended there helplessly, Laura delivers a Super Kick of her own to the Showstoppin’ Senorita’s face. Mariah hung lifeless as a sadistic smile crept over Laura’s face. She began tearing away the protective padding on the canvas around the corner post below where Mariah’s body hung and exposes the floor boards. The Tattooed Beauty stomped on the boards in anticipation before climbing up on top of the turnbuckle and signaled for a Diving Double Foot Stomp to the helpless Showstoppin’ Senorita.
Just as the Tattooed Beauty went for the kill, Mariah kicked her legs out from underneath Laura, causing her to collapse on top of turnbuckle. Mariah freed herself from the tree of woe position with great haste and turned things around with the Queendom (Ki Crusher followed by Dragon Clutch hold).
With Laura Jackson trapped in Mariah’s submission hold with nowhere to go, Referee Earl Hebner looked for any signs of the Tattooed Beauty wanting to submit. Despite the pain, Laura refuses to give up to the point where it’s too much and she passes out in the hold. The referee has no choice but to reward the victory here to the Showstoppin’ Senorita here tonight.
Prof. X: Laura Jackson didn’t give up, but she couldn’t continue the match.
Francine: As Mariah’s first challenge as champion, she gave her one hell of a fight here. Even I was beginning to fear if Mariah was able to walk away as the winner here tonight.
The Carter: Uh oh, Laura’s beginning to come out of it…
Laura Jackson slowly rose back to her feet as Mariah extended a hand to her out of respect once again. Laura looks to Mariah’s hand and slaps it away, more angry at herself than at Showstoppin’ Senorita. Shaking her head, Mariah turns back towards the cheering crowd while Laura took her half of the GZWA Tag Team titles from the referee and motioned to exit the ring. The Tattooed Beauty stopped in her tracks, turned back towards Mariah, and charged in to smash her title over the Vixen Champion’s head. Amanda Cortez intervenes with a well-placed Fade to Black (The Gore) to Laura Jackson, narrowly saving Mariah at the last instant.
Mariah stood between Amanda and Laura, allowing the battle-worn Tattooed Beauty to retreat as Mariah thanked Amanda for the save as Primetime took another commercial break.
Xion Zeros sat in his office reviewing the some of the events of Devils May Cry as Brooklyn Glamorous sat across from him.
Brooklyn: "Do we really have to go over this now, honey?”
Xion: “Yes, business now, pleasure later. I rather review these events now and finish this paperwork for our new acquisitions before we go home. Besides, we can’t have the babysitter watching Tiana all night.”
Brooklyn winked back at him, “Fine, have it your way. You know that girl loves Tiana just as much as we do - she’s her niece after all…”
She looked over the clipboard and read over the notes, “Despite deposing of the Mega Busters and garnering two opportunities at the GZWA Tag Team Championships, the Enforcers failed to capture the gold."
Xion: "They embarrassed themselves out there at first, but I have to admit they made the Mega Busters into the laughing stocks after forcefully removing them from out of the equation. Besides, Veda said that she has the boys blowing off some steam..."
Brooklyn: "She needs to stop feeding them or something to make them get their edge back. We need them to be feared not laughed at. They need a sharper edge to their game. Take the Cuban Hooligan for example. Rocky Romero almost crippled and nearly ended the career of Ry Drake, but Drake refused medical attention and still managed to earn an upset victory over Romero. Gutsy kid that Ry Drake fella, but you can’t deny that Romero put in the work there."
Xion: "I'm sure Romero's the one who's upset. First, Mei Long dumped him and now he failed to take out Ry Drake. He gets an A for effort though. Drake's definitely going to remember that beating that Romero gave him."
Brooklyn: “Despite giving Carnage one of the toughest defenses in his reign to date, Jimmy Jacobs came up short from capturing the World Heavyweight Championship. GZWA’s top prize is still in your possession, dear.”
Xion: “That’s true, but match was a little too close for comfort. Carnage was the only one who got the job done that night though. I need to think of a way to reward our savage beast.”
Brooklyn: "Oh I’m sure you’ll think of something. Serena pulled an audible and decreed that Raven couldn't retain her title by Count Out. Apparently, Raven ran out of cheap tricks and Mariah managed to win the Vixen Championship. I'm along with everyone else thinking that Mariah wasn't going to be able to deliver..."
Xion smiled, "I'm not surprised. Mariah's devoted her life to this and that seven year stretch has allowed her to hone her craft over the years. Raven was very foolish to take her lightly. I'm sure you enjoyed that match more than anyone else."
Brooklyn: "Of course. I'm not going to lie - I enjoy seeing Raven get her ass kicked out there. I would enjoy it more if I was the one doing it."
Xion: "There, there. I hired you as my assistant - not as a wrestler. Besides, after that mess with Justice, the Board of Directors doesn't want to confuse any management personnel with in-ring talent anyway. We already crossed that bridge - my fling with Raven was a mistake, a BIG mistake from my young and stupid phase of my life. I was foolish to think I could replace you."
Brooklyn smirked, "That's what I like to hear. Uh-huh, excuses, excuses. You just don't want me to make her face look like roadkill - even more so than usual."
Xion: "To be honest, I'm afraid that what you would do to her in a match wouldn't even be legal in most countries..."
Brooklyn chuckled, "Awww, baby. You know me too well. From how Raven reacted after losing the title I’m surprised she’s not drying her tears with her weave and saying how she always loved and respected MiMi for she can curry a favor and fool her into a rematch.
Don’t you worry about how Serena throws her weight around here? She could stab you in the back at any instant - just like how she outsmarted Mary in that power play a few years ago."
Xion shook his head, “There’s a saying that I have always lived by - keep your friends close, but keep your enemies even closer. Serena’s a viper but I rather have her working for me than against me. Let her do what she wants. She hasn’t meddled in my affairs and she has a knack for keeping things interesting around here. I like how she thinks, she’s got a keen mind for this job. Plus, she’s not going to allow anyone on the roster push her around.”
Brooklyn nods in agreement, “It doesn’t hurt to have a backbone when you’re a woman in this business. I can admire her for that, but that doesn’t mean that I trust her like you do. You keep such strange company nowadays.”
Xion busts out laughing, “Like you can talk with all of your friends who are aching to be reality TV stars or dying to marry a pro athlete for they won’t have to work another day in their life?”
Brooklyn shoots him a glare before joining into the laughter, “Boy, hush! It’s true, but damn, you don’t have be so damn honest about it! At least lie to me for crying out loud.”
Xion: “Nope, can’t do that, ma’am.”
Brooklyn grins, “I hate you, I hope you know that.”
** Singles Match **
Natasha Rose-Martinez vs. Alice Shadow
** Singles Match **
“The Statement” Victor Ironman Phillips vs. “Modern Day Warrior” Gabriel Wingue
Primetime returns from commercial break with the Statement and Modern Day Warrior.
Prof. X: We haven’t seen Gabriel Wingue since his match against Carnage a few months ago.
Francine: That didn’t end well for the Modern Day Warrior, despite his valiant effort in that match.
Prof. X: We should be in for a treat here tonight between these two ZXWWF alumni.
The Carter: That sounds good and all, but I’m dying to know why Amanda and Gabe haven’t taken the time to talk after their history together. For crying out loud, she’s his ex-wife after all. Imagine all of the tea to spill on that situation!
Francine: Ugh, Carter. Be a professional. There’s more going on in this company than spreading gossip and rumors like an immature high school juvenile.
Prof. X: Settle down you two, the Statement is asking for a mic.
The Statement | Victor Ironman Phillips: “It’s great to be back where I belong - in a wrestling ring. Sadly, people have forgotten what I have started in my quest here in GZWA. I’m NOT going to going to be a footnote in the record books and I’m not here to sit idly by while everyone else moves ahead of the hierarchy that is this company’s means to ascend to greatness as a champion. That loser Sean O’Haire disappeared after he couldn’t measure up with what I brought to the table and despite some MINOR setbacks, I’m aim to continue down that path.”
Gabe interrupts, “Minor setbacks? As in babying your delusional girlfriend when she threw a hissy fit like a spoiled brat in Toys R Us when she couldn’t get that new toy she wanted after losing the Vixen Championship? You really fell off the food chain, Vic. The Statement I knew would have put that ‘silly bird’ out to pasture and upgraded to a woman more deserving of his free time.”
Victor laughs off Gabe’s comment, “Give it up for Gabriel Wingue, folks. He’s giving me a lesson on dating when he married Amanda Cortez in the past and is solely responsible for turning her off of men forever. Buddy, you don’t have no right to be giving me any dating tips. That brings me to my announcement. The VIP Lounge will return to GZWA programming and it’s coming soon. Sorry, Gabe, but losers like you aren’t worthy of being on this show. Hell, you’re not even worthy of my time for this match."
Gabe retorts, “I get it, Vic. I’m not ‘cool’ or ‘hip’ enough for your little talkshow, but at least I have enough self-respect that I’m not digging through the dumpster for Xion’s hand-me-downs with Raven. How far do you have to sink down the toilet before you start smelling the shit that comes out of her mouth? I mean really…”
Gabe’s comment is ended abruptly as Vic attacks him from behind with microphone. The enraged Statement threw Gabe out of the ring and shoved Zoey Valentine out of her seat at ringside. Now armed with the steel chair that she was sitting in, the Statement assaults the Modern Day Warrior with the chair repeatedly before casting the chair aside. Gabe tries to crawl away but Vic looms closer for the kill. Gabe struck with a Shotei out of desperation and struck again with a Super Kick to the reeling Statement. Vic caught Gabe’s foot in motion and spun it back around before wrapping his arms around Gabe’s waist. It was then that the Statement’s villainous intentions were clear as he threw Gabe against the ringside barricade with a Rolling Release German Suplex (Chaos Theory). The Statement towered over Gabriel Wingue’s body as the Modern Day Warrior clenched his neck in pain as Primetime took another commercial break while the EMTs raced to the scene to check his condition.
** Tag Team Match **
GZWA World Heavyweight Champion “Hardcore Monster” Carnage & “The Cuban Hooligan” Rocky Romero vs. GZWA Television Champion “The Architect” Chris Matthews & “Dream Killer” Ry Drake
Primetime returns from commercial break with Matthews and Drake already in the ring.
Prof. X: The EMTs have diagnosed Gabriel Wingue’s condition and I’m relieved to report that Gabriel didn’t suffer an injury from Victor’s vicious brutal assault. I don’t know what got into that man.
Francine: Gabriel obviously hit a nerve with his comments.
The Carter: I kinda can’t blame the guy, especially when he’s prolly feeling like he’s playing second fiddle to Raven’s love of that championship than to him. Of course that would put a chip on a guy’s shoulder.
Francine: Maybe so, but that doesn’t give him any right to take that out on Gabe.
Prof. X: This is an interesting debate, but we have to change gears as we have the Authority’s own Rocky Romero and reigning World Heavyweight Champion Carnage facing off against Ry Drake and the newly crowned Television Champion Chris Matthews.
Francine: (Grins) So we have a bit of a sword and shield dynamic going on here?
The Carter: The hell? Franny’s go jokes now? I see what you did there.
While the Authority’s own head down the entrance ramp, Ry Drake makes the first move by diving from the top rope with a Cross Body into Rocky Romero. Chris Matthews repeats the same maneuver to Carnage only for Carnage to catch him into his shoulder. Carnage motions to slam the Architect onto the bottom of the entrance ramp with an Oklahoma Slam, but Chris Matthews slides off of Carnage’s shoulder and drops behind the Hardcore Monster. He shoves into corner post at ringside to narrowly avoid hitting the floor himself. With Carnage reeling from the blow, Chris Matthews sprints across the ring apron and leaps off with a Shining Wizard. It’s going to take more than the unforgiving steel to put the Hardcore Monster away for good as he shakes off the pain and responds with a Pop-up Powerbomb to swat the Architect out of the air like a fly as Carnage dropped him onto the ring apron. Shortly afterwards, Rocky Romero gains the upper hand within his exchange with the Dream Killer and tosses Ry Drake into steel steps. Both Carnage and Rocky Romero enter the ring after rolling the Dream Killer’s body into the ring to officially start the match.
Prof. X: The Authority has already taken control of this match with a clear display of power.
Francine: Y’know, Mr. Zeros nor his allies never officially deemed their show of force by that name. It just seems like the common go-to moniker that the GZWA Nation seems to go with. It just seems a little cliched for my taste.
The Carter: Well, they are functioning well as a team - like a well-oiled machine.
Prof. X: Hmm, “The Machine” has a nice ring to it. Someone should send that name to the GZWA Chairman.
Back in the ring, Ry Drake staggers back to his feet, only to receive an Exploder Suplex from Rocky Romero. The Cuban Hooligan then tags out to the Hardcore Monster and delivers a Flying Splash to Dream Killer. With his larger body sandwiching the Dream Killer to the mat, this makes for an easy pin for the Hardcore Monster.
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TW--NO!!
Carnage involuntarily breaks the pin after Ry Drake elbows him in the ribs.
Prof. X: I’m surprised that Carnage doesn’t have those ribs taped up after the abuse that he suffered at the hands of Jimmy Jacobs at Devils May Cry.
Francine: Carnage may have won the match and retained the World Heavyweight Championship, but Lil Jimmy definitely left his mark on the Hardcore Monster. He showed the world that this monster can bleed and is vulnerable.
The Carter: Regardless, a wounded animal is the most dangerous creature of them all. No one should take Carnage lightly. He’s the World Heavyweight Champion for a reason.
Prof. X: True, but I think that Ry Drake has to be crazy to not exploit this Achilles’ heel in Carnage’s armor.
Carnage doubles over in pain, which allows Ry Drake to capitalize on this situation with a STO Backbreaker. With the Hardcore Monster grounded, the Dream Killer wastes no time applying the Target Locked (Inverted Boston Crab). Carnage couldn’t reach the ropes to force a rope break so he was trapped in Ry Drake’s submission hold that caused more pain to his ailing midsection. Fortunately, Carnage has a guardian angel looking out for him in the form of the Cuban Hooligan, who breaks the hold with a Diving High Knee.
The duo quickly tags out to changes places. Carnage rolls out of the ring to recuperate while Romero took control of the match. Rocky Romero struck with a Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissor to waking Dream Killer. Ry Drake used Romero’s own momentum to throw him back into the ropes. When Romero returns with a Clothesline after rebounding from the ropes, Ry Drake ducked underneath the swing and drove Romero to the canvas with a Reverse DDT to counter. With the crowd behind him, Drake went for the hot tag to Chris Matthews on the ring apron but Carnage comes in and drags Drake away from corner to dismay of the crowd.
Chris Matthews argued with Referee Earl Hebner about the tag while he struggles to maintain order in this match. Among the confusion, Jimmy Jacobs comes in through the crowd during the referee’s scuffle with Chris Matthews and Spears Carnage off the ring apron down to the floor. With Carnage disposed of momentarily, Ry Drake crawls back over and makes a successful hot tag to Matthews after narrowly avoiding Romero’s High Speed Roundhouse Kick. The Architect quickly entered the ring with a Springboard Clothesline to Romero. Upon landing, he commando rolls safely and sprung up into another Clothesline. This time, the Cuban Hooligan is ready as he caught Matthews off-guard with a Sitout Double Underhook Powerbomb. What Romero didn’t plan on was the impromptu interruption by Ry Drake with the Laid Out (Strong Right Kick to the Head). Chris Matthews took advantage of this opportunity to the stunned Romero and executed a Turnbuckle Powerbomb. The duo then continued their assault on the Cuban Hooligan with a Double Jumping Curb Stomp (Assassination & Piece of Mind) to faceplant Romero’s skull into the canvas. Matthews makes the pin while Jimmy Jacobs gives the thumbs up to the young Superstars in the ring as Carnage laid still hurting at ringside.
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TWO…
THREE!!!
Prof. X: Talk about exploiting a weakness. Jimmy Jacobs came out here and literally reminded Carnage of the damage that he’s done to the Hardcore Monster.
Francine: If there’s a will, there’s a way. It seems like now more than ever the Hardcore Monster is vulnerable.
The Carter: Looks like the Authority...err ‘The Machine’ might want to invest in a protection plan for Carnage. This isn’t looking good.
Prof. X: You got that right, partner. If this keeps up, I’m sad to say that his days as champion could be numbered.
*** Main Event: Triple Threat Tornado Tag Team Match to crown NEW #1 Contenders for GZWA Tag Team Championship ***
The Mega Busters (Matthew Miles & Psycho Sagus w/ Ashleigh Cash) vs. The Enforcers (Dequan Wallace & G-Money Briggs w/ Veda Scott) vs. Extreme Juggalos (“Straight-Edge Juggalo” Ryan Kendrick & “High-Flying Extremist” The Enigma w/ Ronda Rousey)
Prof. X: As noted earlier tonight, tonight’s main event is a #1 contender match for the GZWA Tag Team Championship. The winner of this match will face the reigning champions, the MisFits, on our next episode of Primetime for the titles.
Francine: To say that the Mega Busters didn’t even get a chance to compete at Devils May Cry thanks to the Enforcers stealing their spots in the Tag Team Gauntlet Match is a bit harsh that they have to start from square one all over again to earn the chance to challenge the MisFits.
The Carter: It could have been worse. The GZWA Chairman could have put them in there alone against the Enforcers. So he must have some sense of compassion.
Francine: I see it as the opposite actually. He’s killing two birds with one stone. All of the teams in one match allows the Enforcers to dispose of their nuisances all in one sweep. That way they can steamroll over the competition and no one would stand their way when it comes to taking on the MisFits.
Prof. X: Good point. I didn’t even consider that option.
After the opening bell, all three teams each stare down before both the Extreme Juggalos and Mega Busters turn towards the Enforcers. Without a hitch, Extreme Juggalos and Mega Busters double team against the Enforcers in a temporary alliance. Two pairs of Double Dropkicks to send both G-Money and Dequan into the opposite corners of the ring. The Extreme Juggalos deliver a Poetry in Motion while the Mega Busters deliver a pair of Running High Kicks into the corners. They repeat the gesture into the opposite corners to leave the Enforcers reeling as they roll out of the ring.
The Carter: Looks like they’ve had enough.
Francine: Hmph, for now...
The Mega Busters and Extreme Juggalos exchange fist bumps before erupting into a brawl as their partnership comes to an end. Psycho Sagus hits the ropes but he’s clotheslined over the top rope and sent down to the floor. Now that Matthew Miles is alone in the ring, Ryan Kendrick and The Enigma elevate Miles into air with a Backdrop Cutter. The Extreme Juggalos go for the cover as Ashleigh Cash pounds on the canvas to urge him to get back up.
ONE…
T--NO!!!
After Miles gets the shoulder up off the canvas, the Extreme Juggalos continued their offense with a Wheelbarrow Facebuster on the waking Miles and applied a Double Single Leg Boston Crab. Once again, Ashleigh Cash pounds on the ring apron to motivate her boyfriend. Her fears are short-lived as Psycho Sagus returns with Springboard Codebreaker on both Superstars. With Ashleigh Cash directing traffic, Matthew Miles hobbles back to his feet and delivers Shooting Star Elbow Drop to downed Ryan Kendrick.
The Carter: There you have it, looks like the Mega Busters are going to win this thing!
Francine: Not if Veda Scott has anything to say about it.
Veda Scott distracts the referee to prevent the Mega Busters from getting the win. The distraction is long enough to allow the Enforcers to enter the ring from behind the Mega Busters.
Mega Busters duck the Double Clothesline from behind and dropkick them between the ropes. Enforcers land on ring apron as Mega Busters hit the ropes and sprint towards the Enforcers. Dequan launches himself back into the ring with a Slingshot Lariat to both incoming Mega Busters.
Veda Scott sat on the front of the commentary table as she took a headset for herself, “That’s how we handle business. You have to be stupid not to realize that my Enforcers will be the next GZWA Tag Team Champions.”
The Carter: That’s great and all but will you marry me?
Veda: Three things. One, to answer your question - hell no. Two, I don’t recall allowing you to speak to me. Three, do me a favor and go gross someone else out with that thought. I’m going to need a barf bag if you’re going to continue gawking at me.
Veda Scott took off the headset and threw it back in at Carter as he ducked the equipment from narrowly hitting his head while Francine laughed at his expense.
Back in the ring, G-Money delivers Diving Clothesline (Kane-style) to the waking High-Flying Extremist. G-Money then dragged Psycho Sagus to his feet and drops the young daredevil with a Backbreaker over his knee. G-Money Briggs then invited Dequan Wallace to deliver Diving Guillotine Leg Drop (Death Sentence) while G-Money continued to hold Sagus over his knee. Ashleigh covered her eyes, fearing the worst at ringside. This time, it’s Matthew Miles who makes the save by intervening with a Springboard Enzuigiri to Dequan. The blow left Dequan stunned long enough for Miles to ground Dequan with a Top Rope Cutter while simultaneously dropkicking the incoming G-Money Briggs. Before Matthew Miles could give himself a pat on the back, he’s struck with an High Impact Spear from Ryan Kendrick.
Ashleigh Cash crawls into the ring to shield her boyfriend from any further abuse when Ronda stood between her and Kendrick. Ashleigh stood up to face her despite their height difference. As soon as Ronda smirked at her petite stature after shoving Ashleigh to the mat with finger to the forehead, she’s struck from behind by Veda Scott throwing her shoe at Ronda. Ronda turns around and glares at Veda that would strike terror in men AND women. Veda hops down from the ring apron but Ronda reaches between the ropes to grab her by her red hair and drag her back into the ring. Veda cowers away into the corner, “It wasn’t anything personal! C’mon you can’t hit anyone wearing glasses!” Ronda slap the glasses right off the bridge of Veda’s nose before moving closer. Veda scampers up the top rope trying to flee but Ronda held her by the hair as she stood on the 2nd rope. The laughter ends when Ashleigh positions herself underneath the two women and surprises everyone with a double dose of the Death Dealer (Attitude Adjustment) on both Ronda and Veda Scott simultaneously. Ashleigh’s minor victory is short-lived as G-Money threw her out of the ring.
After this comedic interlude, Ryan Kendrick collides into the recovering G-Money Briggs with a Faygo Splash (Stinger Splash) in the corner. The Straight-Edge Juggalo spun back around with Jumping Enzuigiri for good measure. G-Money avoided the kick and tossed Kendrick overhead with Release Belly to Belly to send the Superstar crashing down to the ringside floor. Psycho Sagus tried to take advantage of this break in G-Money’s offense with a Triangle Dropkick. That strategy proves to be fruitless as G-Money responds with an explosive Spinebuster and hoists Sagus back up to his feet. G-Money took out the trash with a Running Powerbomb to send Sagus crashing out of the ring and into the waking Kendrick at ringside.
In a bizarre turn of events, the Enigma and Matthew Miles are left to hold their own against the Enforcers. G-Money serves the Enigma a helping of several boxing jabs before executing a Spinning Back Fist for dessert. The Enigma ducks and counters with Sitout Jawbreaker, followed by the Zero Connection (Twist of Fate). G-Money avoids this maneuver by shoving him away towards Miles, who drops on all-fours after a Double Axe Handle from Dequan. The Enigma then steps off Miles’ spine and delivers a Jumping DDT to Dequan. The Enigma then follows up with the No Limit (Corkscrew 630 Degree Swanton Bomb) to finish off the Enforcer but G-Money vaults up to the top rope and threw the High-Flying Extremist across the ring with a Top Rope Fallaway Slam.
With Miles left alone, the Enforcers set the stage for the Lose-Lose Situation (Low Sweeping Lariat & Gore combination). Miles stood up on jelly legs but he’s not alone as he uses the still unconscious Veda Scott as a shield to take the incoming Gore from Dequan Wallace. G-Money detoured his travel plans as he managed to maneuver around Miles and Veda and hit the brakes at the ropes. G-Money is blinded by a spray of Red Mist that was meant for the waking Psycho Sagus, if he didn’t Super Kick Ryan Kendrick’s head away from his own general direction at ringside.
Once blinded, G-Money swings around blindly with punches to no avail. Seeing Veda out cold and G-Money in no shape to help him out, Dequan takes matters into his own hands as he Irish whipped Miles into the rope and hit the adjacent ropes in preparation for the Bullet (The Pounce). The Bullet misfires as Miles and Sagus reunite in the nick of time with a simultaneous Drop Toe Hold and Springboard Fame Asser combination to cause the lone Enforcer to faceplant into the ring. The Mega Busters then finish Dequan off with the Metal Blade (Sitout Powerbomb/Sliced Bread #2 combination) and simultaneously cover Dequan Wallace.
ONE…
G-Money hears the count and swings wildly in an attempt to stop it while he’s still blinded, but only manages to TKO the Enigma as he tried to break the count.
TWO…
THREE!!!
Prof. X: The Mega Busters have done it! They are the new #1 contenders for the GZWA Tag Team Championships and will face the MisFits on our next episode of Primetime! Thank you for joining us tonight, folks! Stay tuned for ReAction!
"You know guys... we live for that reaction, but things are about to get serious. We've been quiet for the most part since Devils May Cry, and there's a pretty important reason for that."
"You see, a lot of you probably know that I have a congenital heart defect. The technical term is a bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta. What it basically means is that blood flow is somewhat restricted through my heart. It causes me to get short of breath quickly during vigorous exercise. I've had three surgeries for the condition. I defied my doctors by playing football and track, breakdancing, and wrestling for the past 13 years. All was well and good, until I had my annual checkup with my cardiologist after Devils May Cry..."
The crowd suddenly falls silent. Mike begins to hold back tears.
"And, without going into the details of what's actually happened to me, they've determined that I've overstressed my heart to the point that if I were to continue wrestling, I would be a ticking time bomb like Edge. I could risk blowing out my heart and dying in the ring. And thus, instead of coming out here to invoke my rematch clause for the Television Title, I've come out here to announce my retirement from professional wrestling."
The crowd gasps and becomes overwhelmed with disappointment. Then Danielle begins to speak.
"This also affects me, too. I want you all to know that, outside of his wife, I'm Mike's best friend. We've been there for each other throughout our lives. We may live 200 miles apart, but we see each other as often as possible, even outside the world of wrestling. I've also taken great pride in being his son's aunt, seeing as I've made a decision not to have children of my own. And as much as I love wrestling, I don't think I could be on the road without my brother, so, as a result, I'm going to have to hang up the Nikes myself."
The crowd becomes even more distraught, with a small "Please don't go!" chant breaking out.
"Believe me, we're just as disappointed as you guys are. To have to retire before I even reach my 28th birthday, it feels like I've been robbed. It feels like it's unfair, that everything's come crashing down... but then I realize what I've accomplished leading up to this moment. Three-time all-state football player and track runner. World-champion b-boy. Longest reigning Television Champion in GZWA history. I accomplished all that in the span of 13 years. That's a resume most people would spend a lifetime trying to get a fraction of! I've put smiles on faces the world over, I've entertained millions of people live, and because I've done what I love for a living, I haven't worked a day in my life. I'm proud to say that, at 27, I've lived a life most people can only dream of. It was incredible."
The crowd lightens up again and begins a "Thank you Bradleys!" chant.
"But the one thing I'm most proud of is marrying my high school sweetheart, Jessica, and raising an amazing young boy, Andrew. I'm thankful for all my fans, but they will always be my two biggest supporters, and I can't thank them enough for all the support they gave me, with me being away from home for prolonged periods of time, and even coming to some of these shows to watch my matches - they were my greatest inspiration."
"A lot of you might be wondering, 'Now what are you guys going to do with your lives?' Well, both of us are thankful that we have lives outside the wrestling ring. I've still got my martial arts academy. Mike's still got his various events to organize in gaming, dancing, all that jazz. That's a luxury some former wrestlers don't have. We didn't have to get into wrestling. We had other things going on in our lives. But we did it anyway. Why? Because we love it. And we wanted to be the best at it. And most of all, we wanted to perform for each and every one of you. We love the reactions. We love doing things in this ring that make the youngsters in this audience say, 'I want to be the next Danielle Bradley!' 'I want to be the next Mike Bradley!' We love being an inspiration to all of you, but do yourself a favor - don't try to copy anyone. Be yourself. Everyone else is taken. Carve your own path. Whether it's to becoming a wrestler or whatever else you want to be, do it your way. That's how we did it. That's how we achieved our success. And that's how you can do the same."
The crowd erupts in cheers as Mike and Danielle begin to wipe tears off their faces while smiling the whole time.
"So in the end, don't cry for us. We did what we wanted to do. We'll continue to do what we want to do, but we won't wake up with bruises on your backs or ice packs on our foreheads the next morning. And, if we're fortunate enough, we'll see you guys again someday... at the Hall of Fame. Now, one more time, for the whole world to join in...."
And if you don't know... now you know!
Mike and Danielle embrace in the ring before going to shake hands with everybody at ringside, including the announce crew, before jumping the rail and exiting through the crowd, high-fiving the fans as they leave.
** Singles Match **
“The Queen of Submission” Casey Cortez vs. “The Goddess” Amanda Cortez (return) w/ Rose Cortez
Prof. X: We’re still shocked as everyone else in the GZWA Nation to hear about the Bradleys’ abrupt retirement plans. From us and the rest of the GZWA family, we wish them only the best.
Francine: I wonder how Amanda feels about the Bradleys’ departure plans, but she has other things on her mind tonight.
The Carter: I’d be worried too if I were her as Casey played a pivotal role in sidelining her over the last few months. I know Amanda’s a little crazy but she’s nuts to ask for a match against Casey in her first match back.
Prof. X: Well, to her credit, Amanda’s never shied away from a challenge - whether when she was Television Champion or when she had the guts to challenge Carnage in those legendary hardcore matches that GZWA fans are still talking about today.
After the opening bell, both Casey and Amanda lock up at start of the match, only for Amanda to flung across the ring with ease by the more powerful Queen of Submission. Amanda leans against the corner post for support to pull herself back to her feet. Casey then charges corner but Amanda rolls through with School Boy out of the corner. To Amanda’s surprise, Casey doesn’t even bulge from this maneuver. Casey then lifts up (like Hernandez) from the floor and back onto her feet. A knee to the gut causes Amanda to double over, allowing Casey to continue her offense in the form of the first of a series of multiple Double Arm Suplexes. Casey repeats this maneuver four more times before tossing Amanda overhead with a release variation. The Queen of Submission doesn’t stop there.
The Carter: So much for Casey taking things easy on Amanda…
Francine: That was only wishful thinking on Amanda’s behalf if you ask me.
Prof. X: Going easy? Casey’s paying out all of the expenses on her offense here.
Just as Amanda tries to get back up, Casey hoists her back into the air and drops her onto the ropes with a Rope-Assisted Gutbuster. Fortunately, Amanda lands on ring apron. Casey reached between the ropes to reel Amanda back into the ring, but the Goddess dropped off of the ring apron with a Rope-assisted Jawbreaker to stun Casey by dropping her onto the middle rope. Amanda turns things around into her favor with a 619 to send Casey reeling. As Casey staggered back to her feet, Amanda launched herself back into the ring with a Springboard Hurracanrana. Casey regained her bearings in time to catch Amanda onto her shoulders and slam her into the turnbuckle with the Fembomb (Jacknife Powerbomb). Before the Queen of Submission could make the cover, Amanda wisely rolls out of the ring to recover.
Prof. X: Good lord, that’s enough to put most Superstars away.
Francine: She’s definitely going to feel that in the morning...
Unfortunately, it seems that the Queen of Submission is hip to the Goddess’ plans as Amanda doesn’t get very far. Casey reaches over the ropes and brings Amanda back in with a Chokeslam. The Goddess responds with a Japanese Arm-Drag to use Casey’s own momentum against her as Casey is sent into the ropes. Amanda hits the opposite ropes and returns with the Fade to Black (The Gore) to the incoming Casey.
The Carter: That seemed to take the wind right out of both Casey and Amanda’s sails there.
Francine: Let’s see if that’s enough to keep Casey down.
Prof. X: Amanda’s going for the cover!
ONE…
TWO…
THRE---NO!!!
Casey powers out of the pin and delivers a Clothesline from Hell as she sprung up from the canvas to the waking Goddess. Amanda baseball slides evades between Casey’s legs and capitalized with the #1 Stunna (Stone Cold Stunner) as the Queen of Submission spun around confused. Amanda’s tactic failed as Casey wrenched Amanda’s arms behind her into an Elevated Double Underhook Chickenwing Hold to counter. With Amanda suspended into the air, her screams of pain echo throughout the arena as it seems that Casey has this match won.
Out of nowhere, Casey releases the hold and drops Amanda to the canvas. The Queen of Submission leaves the ring, grabs her half of the GZWA Tag Team titles, and heads up the entrance ramp back to the locker room.
As Amanda nursed her own aching body, Referee Slick Johnson made the ring out count.
1…
2…
3…
4…
5…
6…
7…
Amanda beckons Casey to come back as Casey merely shook her head and exited through the entrance curtain.
8…
9…
10!!
Zoey Valentine: As result of count out, your winner of this match is Amanda Cortez!
Prof. X: Amanda doesn’t seem too pleased with that result.
Francine: Can you blame her? Casey literally handed her the win it seemed out of pity.
The Carter: I don’t think it was out of pity, it seemed like she was sparing Amanda out of any further injury.
Prof. X: We don’t know what’s going through Casey’s head right now, but I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of this between these two women.
Earlier today... When the Mega Busters arrived to the arena, they happen to run into the GZWA Chairman himself.
Matthew Miles: “Just the man we wanted to see. We weren’t sure if you were watching Devils May Cry, but your associates known as the Enforcers took it upon themselves to steal our spots from actually competing in the title match for the GZWA Tag Team Championships that we rightfully won the opportunity to challenge for.”
Psycho Sagus chimes in, “We were wondering if this great injustice could be remedied if we got the chance to challenge for the championships that we were robbed for the opportunity of even competing for – tonight.”
Ashleigh Cash pouts with sad puppy dog eyes, “Pretty please with sugar on top?”
Xion Zeros looks up from his agenda in his hand and looks towards them before sighing loudly, “Both of the Tag Team Champions are in singles competition tonight, but I can ‘correct’ this injustice as you call it. In tonight’s main event, you will face the Enforcers again for payback for what transpired at Devils May Cry – AND the Extreme Juggalos in Triple Threat Tornado Tag Team match to crown the NEW #1 contenders for the GZWA Tag Team Championship, who will challenge the reigning champions on our next episode of Primetime. Sound good?”
Matthew Miles and Psycho Sagus simultaneously comment, “What kinda bull---“
Ashleigh quickly covers their mouths with her hand and smiles from ear to ear to the GZWA Chairman, “Thank you, Mr. Zeros. We humbly accept this opportunity.”
Xion Zeros smirks, “Good luck out there tonight… You’re going to need it.”
As he walks down the opposite corridor and around the corner, Ashleigh spun back towards Matthew and Psycho Sagus to scold them like children.
“You know he’s the boss around here and you’re going to complain about the match? He didn’t have to give us anything period and just send his guard dogs back at us for our just desserts. I don’t like it either, but let’s make the most of this opportunity.”
Matthew Miles: “Of course, babe, but this should’ve been a 1-on-1 match or something. We have to jump through these hoops all over again? I swear they have it out for us or something.”
Psycho Sagus: “I got a BAD feeling about later tonight…”
Ashleigh: “Don’t go jinxing it before we even get out there. We’re going to have to have eyes in the back of our heads if we don’t want a repeat of what happened at Devils May Cry to happen again tonight.”
Psycho Sagus: “Huge difference between tonight and then, Ash. At least we’ll get to go out there to get embarrassed.”
Matthew Miles: “Hey, I dunno about you but I’m not going out there to lose. I’m going out there to win tonight.”
Ashleigh: “You know we’re with you – as always.”
Psycho Sagus: “Yeah, I’m sure we’ve got a few extra lives left in this game before it’s Game Over for good.”
Ashleigh: “I’m sure if you do a good job, Wonder Girl will you a ‘treat’ since she’s your girlfriend and all…”
Psycho Sagus’ face goes blank, “Uhhh, I don’t know what you’re talking about…”
Matthew Miles: “Ugh don’t start that again… Just about everyone knows that she’s your girlfriend.”
*** GZWA Vixen Championship Match ***
“Showstoppin’ Senorita” Mariah © vs. ½ of the GZWA Tag Team Champions “Tattooed Beauty” Laura Jackson
Prof. X: At Devils May Cry, Mariah ended the near-full year long reign of Raven as Vixen Champion.
Francine: And the Vixen division celebrated in unison as that reign of tyranny was over as Mariah hopes to usher in a new age, starting tonight taking this first open challenge for the title.
The Carter: Do you think it’s wise for Mariah to put her title on the line so soon after winning it? Laura Jackson almost won the gold, despite competing in two matches back-to-back when she challenged Raven.
Francine: That’s going to be question tonight. Will Laura walk away from this match as a newly crowned double champion or will Mariah successfully defend her title tonight?
Prof. X: I couldn’t have said it better myself, Francine.
The bell sounds to start the match with Mariah willing to extend her hand towards Laura in the Code of Honor out of respect and sportsmanship. To the surprise of the GZWA Nation, Laura Jackson actually shakes Mariah’s hand – before kicking her in the shin. With Mariah down on one knee, Laura flips her overhead with a Snap Suplex. Laura follows up with a Jumping Leg Drop over Mariah’s throat before hooking her leg in hasty pin attempt.
ONE…
TWO…
NO!!
Laura stomps at Mariah’s knee repeatedly before applying a Sharpshooter. Mariah desperately crawls towards the ropes and manages to grabs the ropes firmly to force a rope break. Mariah wisely rolls out onto the ring apron to recuperate, but Laura quickly follows behind her. The Tattooed Beauty dragged Mariah to her feet by the hair and motions for a Rope-Hung DDT. Mariah manages to hinder her offense with a Shoulder Thrust before dragging Laura between the ropes to join her on the ring apron. Mariah elevates the Tattooed Beauty overhead in a Brainbuster, but Laura tilts the leverage and counters with a devastating DDT on the ring apron. Mariah laid out cold on the ringside floor as Laura Jackson sat on the ring apron proud of herself while the referee started the ringout count.
1…
2…
3…
4…
Mariah began to stir and the Tattooed Beauty didn’t liked that one bit. She hit the ropes and dove between the ropes with a Diving Tornado DDT. Mariah absent-mindedly caught Laura and reversed the maneuver into a Blue Thunder Bomb on the ringside floor. With the referee’s count up the count of 8, Mariah does the honorable thing and rolls Laura back into the ring.
Prof. X: That right there shows what kind of champion that Mariah is – she wishes to win this the honorable way. She could have easily taken the easy way out and won this match right there by count out.
Francine: Mariah’s definitely not Raven – that’s for sure. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing either.
Mariah propels herself back into the ring with a Slingshot Splash. Laura puts her knees up to defend. With Mariah holding her abdomen in pain from her misfire, the Tattooed Beauty went for the Tampa Driver (Cradle Piledriver). Mariah manages to flips her overhead to counter and follows up with a Standing Moonsault and hooks the leg in a pin.
ONE…
TWO…
T--WAIT!!!
The Tattooed Beauty rolls back to her feet with a modified Rib Breaker to the Showstoppin’ Senorita. She doesn’t stop her offense there as she with an Inverted Backbreaker and struck with a Front Dropkick to spine which sent Mariah face-first into the nearby corner post. Finally, Laura ends this lethal combination with a Hangman’s Neckbreaker out of the corner
ONE…
TWO…
THR--NO!!!
Laura Jackson’s frustration builds as she grabs a steel chair from underneath the ring. Fortunately, the referee grabs it but that ends up being a ploy as Laura pulls out Amanda’s brass knuckles that she stole from out of her back pocket. Before she could even strike the blow, Mariah kips back up to her feet with a point-blank Heartbreaker (Sweet Chin Music). Mariah tosses the brass knuckles out of the ring and covers Laura.
ONE…
TWO…
THRE---NO!!!
Mariah and entire GZWA Nation are in disbelief. Mariah rose back to her feet and signalled for the Heartbreaker again with several stomps in preparation before closing in for the kill but Laura counters with Tattoo This (Half Nelson Suplex) tossing her into the corner, hanging her up into a makeshift Tree of Woe. With MiMi suspended there helplessly, Laura delivers a Super Kick of her own to the Showstoppin’ Senorita’s face. Mariah hung lifeless as a sadistic smile crept over Laura’s face. She began tearing away the protective padding on the canvas around the corner post below where Mariah’s body hung and exposes the floor boards. The Tattooed Beauty stomped on the boards in anticipation before climbing up on top of the turnbuckle and signaled for a Diving Double Foot Stomp to the helpless Showstoppin’ Senorita.
Just as the Tattooed Beauty went for the kill, Mariah kicked her legs out from underneath Laura, causing her to collapse on top of turnbuckle. Mariah freed herself from the tree of woe position with great haste and turned things around with the Queendom (Ki Crusher followed by Dragon Clutch hold).
With Laura Jackson trapped in Mariah’s submission hold with nowhere to go, Referee Earl Hebner looked for any signs of the Tattooed Beauty wanting to submit. Despite the pain, Laura refuses to give up to the point where it’s too much and she passes out in the hold. The referee has no choice but to reward the victory here to the Showstoppin’ Senorita here tonight.
Prof. X: Laura Jackson didn’t give up, but she couldn’t continue the match.
Francine: As Mariah’s first challenge as champion, she gave her one hell of a fight here. Even I was beginning to fear if Mariah was able to walk away as the winner here tonight.
The Carter: Uh oh, Laura’s beginning to come out of it…
Laura Jackson slowly rose back to her feet as Mariah extended a hand to her out of respect once again. Laura looks to Mariah’s hand and slaps it away, more angry at herself than at Showstoppin’ Senorita. Shaking her head, Mariah turns back towards the cheering crowd while Laura took her half of the GZWA Tag Team titles from the referee and motioned to exit the ring. The Tattooed Beauty stopped in her tracks, turned back towards Mariah, and charged in to smash her title over the Vixen Champion’s head. Amanda Cortez intervenes with a well-placed Fade to Black (The Gore) to Laura Jackson, narrowly saving Mariah at the last instant.
Mariah stood between Amanda and Laura, allowing the battle-worn Tattooed Beauty to retreat as Mariah thanked Amanda for the save as Primetime took another commercial break.
Xion Zeros sat in his office reviewing the some of the events of Devils May Cry as Brooklyn Glamorous sat across from him.
Brooklyn: "Do we really have to go over this now, honey?”
Xion: “Yes, business now, pleasure later. I rather review these events now and finish this paperwork for our new acquisitions before we go home. Besides, we can’t have the babysitter watching Tiana all night.”
Brooklyn winked back at him, “Fine, have it your way. You know that girl loves Tiana just as much as we do - she’s her niece after all…”
She looked over the clipboard and read over the notes, “Despite deposing of the Mega Busters and garnering two opportunities at the GZWA Tag Team Championships, the Enforcers failed to capture the gold."
Xion: "They embarrassed themselves out there at first, but I have to admit they made the Mega Busters into the laughing stocks after forcefully removing them from out of the equation. Besides, Veda said that she has the boys blowing off some steam..."
Brooklyn: "She needs to stop feeding them or something to make them get their edge back. We need them to be feared not laughed at. They need a sharper edge to their game. Take the Cuban Hooligan for example. Rocky Romero almost crippled and nearly ended the career of Ry Drake, but Drake refused medical attention and still managed to earn an upset victory over Romero. Gutsy kid that Ry Drake fella, but you can’t deny that Romero put in the work there."
Xion: "I'm sure Romero's the one who's upset. First, Mei Long dumped him and now he failed to take out Ry Drake. He gets an A for effort though. Drake's definitely going to remember that beating that Romero gave him."
Brooklyn: “Despite giving Carnage one of the toughest defenses in his reign to date, Jimmy Jacobs came up short from capturing the World Heavyweight Championship. GZWA’s top prize is still in your possession, dear.”
Xion: “That’s true, but match was a little too close for comfort. Carnage was the only one who got the job done that night though. I need to think of a way to reward our savage beast.”
Brooklyn: "Oh I’m sure you’ll think of something. Serena pulled an audible and decreed that Raven couldn't retain her title by Count Out. Apparently, Raven ran out of cheap tricks and Mariah managed to win the Vixen Championship. I'm along with everyone else thinking that Mariah wasn't going to be able to deliver..."
Xion smiled, "I'm not surprised. Mariah's devoted her life to this and that seven year stretch has allowed her to hone her craft over the years. Raven was very foolish to take her lightly. I'm sure you enjoyed that match more than anyone else."
Brooklyn: "Of course. I'm not going to lie - I enjoy seeing Raven get her ass kicked out there. I would enjoy it more if I was the one doing it."
Xion: "There, there. I hired you as my assistant - not as a wrestler. Besides, after that mess with Justice, the Board of Directors doesn't want to confuse any management personnel with in-ring talent anyway. We already crossed that bridge - my fling with Raven was a mistake, a BIG mistake from my young and stupid phase of my life. I was foolish to think I could replace you."
Brooklyn smirked, "That's what I like to hear. Uh-huh, excuses, excuses. You just don't want me to make her face look like roadkill - even more so than usual."
Xion: "To be honest, I'm afraid that what you would do to her in a match wouldn't even be legal in most countries..."
Brooklyn chuckled, "Awww, baby. You know me too well. From how Raven reacted after losing the title I’m surprised she’s not drying her tears with her weave and saying how she always loved and respected MiMi for she can curry a favor and fool her into a rematch.
Don’t you worry about how Serena throws her weight around here? She could stab you in the back at any instant - just like how she outsmarted Mary in that power play a few years ago."
Xion shook his head, “There’s a saying that I have always lived by - keep your friends close, but keep your enemies even closer. Serena’s a viper but I rather have her working for me than against me. Let her do what she wants. She hasn’t meddled in my affairs and she has a knack for keeping things interesting around here. I like how she thinks, she’s got a keen mind for this job. Plus, she’s not going to allow anyone on the roster push her around.”
Brooklyn nods in agreement, “It doesn’t hurt to have a backbone when you’re a woman in this business. I can admire her for that, but that doesn’t mean that I trust her like you do. You keep such strange company nowadays.”
Xion busts out laughing, “Like you can talk with all of your friends who are aching to be reality TV stars or dying to marry a pro athlete for they won’t have to work another day in their life?”
Brooklyn shoots him a glare before joining into the laughter, “Boy, hush! It’s true, but damn, you don’t have be so damn honest about it! At least lie to me for crying out loud.”
Xion: “Nope, can’t do that, ma’am.”
Brooklyn grins, “I hate you, I hope you know that.”
** Singles Match **
Natasha Rose-Martinez vs. Alice Shadow
Alice tries to talk some sense into her friend, Natasha, at the start of the match, but Alice's words go upon deaf ears. Her actions speak volumes as Natasha slaps Alice so hard that it knocks her down to her knees. That blow ends up being the straw that breaks the camel's back and sparks the start of this match.
Alice spun around with Double Leg Takedown and ferociously pounds at Natasha's face. Alice wrapped her hands around her so-called friend's throat, strangling the life out of her. The referee wisely decides to separate them and tries talk some sense into Alice. Referee Earl Hebner reminds Alice that this is a wrestling match and she doesn't want to be disqualified for allowing her temper get out of control. Natasha maneuvers around Hebner and spears Alice between the ropes. After they tumble down to ringside, the two Vixens brawl on the floor. Natasha cut loose with Hair-pull Toss that whiplashes Alice against the barricade. She then drags Alice Shadow back up onto ring apron. Alice shook off the cobwebs and struck Natasha with a Side Kick to send her back into the ring between the ropes. With her body hung between the ropes, Alice delivered a series of Multiple Knee Lifts and ends her assault with an European Uppercut to send Natasha reeling. Alice lends a helping hand to her friend's trauma by adding more pain to the equation with a Rear Naked Choke upon her return to the ring.
Natasha began to fade and lose her strength in the hold, but in her desperation, she rams her own spine into the corner. With Alice Shadow trapped in place, Natasha assaulted her with repeated back elbows to break hold. Natasha sneered back at Alice slumping down in the corner. Natasha positioned herself on the 2nd rope in the corner and prepared for a Falling Facebuster but Alice counters with a Sitout Powerbomb from the corner. Alice pins her shoulders to the mat upon impact.
ONE...
TWO...
NO!!!
Alice's anger grows again as Natasha kicks out. She drags Natasha up from the mat by her blonde hair with a series of Headbutts before Natasha rakes the eyes with her manicured nails. With Alice momentarily blinded, Natasha took advantage of this opening with a Russian Leg Sweep to turn the tables on this situation. Once Alice is grounded, Natasha goes for Thorns of a Rose (Inverted Sharpshooter/Double Chickenwing combination) but just as Natasha tries to lock Alice's arms into the Chickenwing, Alice firmly grabs ropes to force the rope break. This act only serves to annoy Natasha further as she lashes out by dragging Alice away from ropes with another Hair-pull Toss. That only caues Alice to return Natasha's gesture from the start of this match - a slap to the face. While Natasha is left holding her stinging cheek, Alice kicks her in the midsection and motions for a Fisherman Suplex. Natasha stops her maneuver by hooking her leg with her own and Natasha turns the tables by flipping Alice overhead and bridging her body in a Fisherman Suplex pin of her own.
ONE...
TWO...
T--NO!!!
After Alice kicked out, Natasha rolls over and rose back to her feet with Alice in tow. Natasha threw Alice Shadow across the ring with a Fallaway Slam. She went for the Thorns of a Rose again, but Alice kicks her away and rose back to her feet with Discus Clothesline. Natasha responds with a Sidewalk Slam to counter. Alice reverses her reversal with a knee to gut and shoves Natasha into the ropes. After Natasha rebounds from the ropes, Alice caught Natasha with the Cradle DDT to faceplant her into the mat. Alice rolls over Natasha and makes the cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THRE---WAIT!!
Natasha reverses their positions with a La Magistral pin and pulls Alice's tights to prevent her from kicking out.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!!!
Prof. X: Natasha Rose has stolen the victory right from underneath Alice Shadow's nose! I know that's not going to sit well with Alice.
** Singles Match **
“The Statement” Victor Ironman Phillips vs. “Modern Day Warrior” Gabriel Wingue
Primetime returns from commercial break with the Statement and Modern Day Warrior.
Prof. X: We haven’t seen Gabriel Wingue since his match against Carnage a few months ago.
Francine: That didn’t end well for the Modern Day Warrior, despite his valiant effort in that match.
Prof. X: We should be in for a treat here tonight between these two ZXWWF alumni.
The Carter: That sounds good and all, but I’m dying to know why Amanda and Gabe haven’t taken the time to talk after their history together. For crying out loud, she’s his ex-wife after all. Imagine all of the tea to spill on that situation!
Francine: Ugh, Carter. Be a professional. There’s more going on in this company than spreading gossip and rumors like an immature high school juvenile.
Prof. X: Settle down you two, the Statement is asking for a mic.
The Statement | Victor Ironman Phillips: “It’s great to be back where I belong - in a wrestling ring. Sadly, people have forgotten what I have started in my quest here in GZWA. I’m NOT going to going to be a footnote in the record books and I’m not here to sit idly by while everyone else moves ahead of the hierarchy that is this company’s means to ascend to greatness as a champion. That loser Sean O’Haire disappeared after he couldn’t measure up with what I brought to the table and despite some MINOR setbacks, I’m aim to continue down that path.”
Gabe interrupts, “Minor setbacks? As in babying your delusional girlfriend when she threw a hissy fit like a spoiled brat in Toys R Us when she couldn’t get that new toy she wanted after losing the Vixen Championship? You really fell off the food chain, Vic. The Statement I knew would have put that ‘silly bird’ out to pasture and upgraded to a woman more deserving of his free time.”
Victor laughs off Gabe’s comment, “Give it up for Gabriel Wingue, folks. He’s giving me a lesson on dating when he married Amanda Cortez in the past and is solely responsible for turning her off of men forever. Buddy, you don’t have no right to be giving me any dating tips. That brings me to my announcement. The VIP Lounge will return to GZWA programming and it’s coming soon. Sorry, Gabe, but losers like you aren’t worthy of being on this show. Hell, you’re not even worthy of my time for this match."
Gabe retorts, “I get it, Vic. I’m not ‘cool’ or ‘hip’ enough for your little talkshow, but at least I have enough self-respect that I’m not digging through the dumpster for Xion’s hand-me-downs with Raven. How far do you have to sink down the toilet before you start smelling the shit that comes out of her mouth? I mean really…”
Gabe’s comment is ended abruptly as Vic attacks him from behind with microphone. The enraged Statement threw Gabe out of the ring and shoved Zoey Valentine out of her seat at ringside. Now armed with the steel chair that she was sitting in, the Statement assaults the Modern Day Warrior with the chair repeatedly before casting the chair aside. Gabe tries to crawl away but Vic looms closer for the kill. Gabe struck with a Shotei out of desperation and struck again with a Super Kick to the reeling Statement. Vic caught Gabe’s foot in motion and spun it back around before wrapping his arms around Gabe’s waist. It was then that the Statement’s villainous intentions were clear as he threw Gabe against the ringside barricade with a Rolling Release German Suplex (Chaos Theory). The Statement towered over Gabriel Wingue’s body as the Modern Day Warrior clenched his neck in pain as Primetime took another commercial break while the EMTs raced to the scene to check his condition.
** Tag Team Match **
GZWA World Heavyweight Champion “Hardcore Monster” Carnage & “The Cuban Hooligan” Rocky Romero vs. GZWA Television Champion “The Architect” Chris Matthews & “Dream Killer” Ry Drake
Primetime returns from commercial break with Matthews and Drake already in the ring.
Prof. X: The EMTs have diagnosed Gabriel Wingue’s condition and I’m relieved to report that Gabriel didn’t suffer an injury from Victor’s vicious brutal assault. I don’t know what got into that man.
Francine: Gabriel obviously hit a nerve with his comments.
The Carter: I kinda can’t blame the guy, especially when he’s prolly feeling like he’s playing second fiddle to Raven’s love of that championship than to him. Of course that would put a chip on a guy’s shoulder.
Francine: Maybe so, but that doesn’t give him any right to take that out on Gabe.
Prof. X: This is an interesting debate, but we have to change gears as we have the Authority’s own Rocky Romero and reigning World Heavyweight Champion Carnage facing off against Ry Drake and the newly crowned Television Champion Chris Matthews.
Francine: (Grins) So we have a bit of a sword and shield dynamic going on here?
The Carter: The hell? Franny’s go jokes now? I see what you did there.
While the Authority’s own head down the entrance ramp, Ry Drake makes the first move by diving from the top rope with a Cross Body into Rocky Romero. Chris Matthews repeats the same maneuver to Carnage only for Carnage to catch him into his shoulder. Carnage motions to slam the Architect onto the bottom of the entrance ramp with an Oklahoma Slam, but Chris Matthews slides off of Carnage’s shoulder and drops behind the Hardcore Monster. He shoves into corner post at ringside to narrowly avoid hitting the floor himself. With Carnage reeling from the blow, Chris Matthews sprints across the ring apron and leaps off with a Shining Wizard. It’s going to take more than the unforgiving steel to put the Hardcore Monster away for good as he shakes off the pain and responds with a Pop-up Powerbomb to swat the Architect out of the air like a fly as Carnage dropped him onto the ring apron. Shortly afterwards, Rocky Romero gains the upper hand within his exchange with the Dream Killer and tosses Ry Drake into steel steps. Both Carnage and Rocky Romero enter the ring after rolling the Dream Killer’s body into the ring to officially start the match.
Prof. X: The Authority has already taken control of this match with a clear display of power.
Francine: Y’know, Mr. Zeros nor his allies never officially deemed their show of force by that name. It just seems like the common go-to moniker that the GZWA Nation seems to go with. It just seems a little cliched for my taste.
The Carter: Well, they are functioning well as a team - like a well-oiled machine.
Prof. X: Hmm, “The Machine” has a nice ring to it. Someone should send that name to the GZWA Chairman.
Back in the ring, Ry Drake staggers back to his feet, only to receive an Exploder Suplex from Rocky Romero. The Cuban Hooligan then tags out to the Hardcore Monster and delivers a Flying Splash to Dream Killer. With his larger body sandwiching the Dream Killer to the mat, this makes for an easy pin for the Hardcore Monster.
ONE…
TW--NO!!
Carnage involuntarily breaks the pin after Ry Drake elbows him in the ribs.
Prof. X: I’m surprised that Carnage doesn’t have those ribs taped up after the abuse that he suffered at the hands of Jimmy Jacobs at Devils May Cry.
Francine: Carnage may have won the match and retained the World Heavyweight Championship, but Lil Jimmy definitely left his mark on the Hardcore Monster. He showed the world that this monster can bleed and is vulnerable.
The Carter: Regardless, a wounded animal is the most dangerous creature of them all. No one should take Carnage lightly. He’s the World Heavyweight Champion for a reason.
Prof. X: True, but I think that Ry Drake has to be crazy to not exploit this Achilles’ heel in Carnage’s armor.
Carnage doubles over in pain, which allows Ry Drake to capitalize on this situation with a STO Backbreaker. With the Hardcore Monster grounded, the Dream Killer wastes no time applying the Target Locked (Inverted Boston Crab). Carnage couldn’t reach the ropes to force a rope break so he was trapped in Ry Drake’s submission hold that caused more pain to his ailing midsection. Fortunately, Carnage has a guardian angel looking out for him in the form of the Cuban Hooligan, who breaks the hold with a Diving High Knee.
The duo quickly tags out to changes places. Carnage rolls out of the ring to recuperate while Romero took control of the match. Rocky Romero struck with a Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissor to waking Dream Killer. Ry Drake used Romero’s own momentum to throw him back into the ropes. When Romero returns with a Clothesline after rebounding from the ropes, Ry Drake ducked underneath the swing and drove Romero to the canvas with a Reverse DDT to counter. With the crowd behind him, Drake went for the hot tag to Chris Matthews on the ring apron but Carnage comes in and drags Drake away from corner to dismay of the crowd.
Chris Matthews argued with Referee Earl Hebner about the tag while he struggles to maintain order in this match. Among the confusion, Jimmy Jacobs comes in through the crowd during the referee’s scuffle with Chris Matthews and Spears Carnage off the ring apron down to the floor. With Carnage disposed of momentarily, Ry Drake crawls back over and makes a successful hot tag to Matthews after narrowly avoiding Romero’s High Speed Roundhouse Kick. The Architect quickly entered the ring with a Springboard Clothesline to Romero. Upon landing, he commando rolls safely and sprung up into another Clothesline. This time, the Cuban Hooligan is ready as he caught Matthews off-guard with a Sitout Double Underhook Powerbomb. What Romero didn’t plan on was the impromptu interruption by Ry Drake with the Laid Out (Strong Right Kick to the Head). Chris Matthews took advantage of this opportunity to the stunned Romero and executed a Turnbuckle Powerbomb. The duo then continued their assault on the Cuban Hooligan with a Double Jumping Curb Stomp (Assassination & Piece of Mind) to faceplant Romero’s skull into the canvas. Matthews makes the pin while Jimmy Jacobs gives the thumbs up to the young Superstars in the ring as Carnage laid still hurting at ringside.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
Prof. X: Talk about exploiting a weakness. Jimmy Jacobs came out here and literally reminded Carnage of the damage that he’s done to the Hardcore Monster.
Francine: If there’s a will, there’s a way. It seems like now more than ever the Hardcore Monster is vulnerable.
The Carter: Looks like the Authority...err ‘The Machine’ might want to invest in a protection plan for Carnage. This isn’t looking good.
Prof. X: You got that right, partner. If this keeps up, I’m sad to say that his days as champion could be numbered.
*** Main Event: Triple Threat Tornado Tag Team Match to crown NEW #1 Contenders for GZWA Tag Team Championship ***
The Mega Busters (Matthew Miles & Psycho Sagus w/ Ashleigh Cash) vs. The Enforcers (Dequan Wallace & G-Money Briggs w/ Veda Scott) vs. Extreme Juggalos (“Straight-Edge Juggalo” Ryan Kendrick & “High-Flying Extremist” The Enigma w/ Ronda Rousey)
Prof. X: As noted earlier tonight, tonight’s main event is a #1 contender match for the GZWA Tag Team Championship. The winner of this match will face the reigning champions, the MisFits, on our next episode of Primetime for the titles.
Francine: To say that the Mega Busters didn’t even get a chance to compete at Devils May Cry thanks to the Enforcers stealing their spots in the Tag Team Gauntlet Match is a bit harsh that they have to start from square one all over again to earn the chance to challenge the MisFits.
The Carter: It could have been worse. The GZWA Chairman could have put them in there alone against the Enforcers. So he must have some sense of compassion.
Francine: I see it as the opposite actually. He’s killing two birds with one stone. All of the teams in one match allows the Enforcers to dispose of their nuisances all in one sweep. That way they can steamroll over the competition and no one would stand their way when it comes to taking on the MisFits.
Prof. X: Good point. I didn’t even consider that option.
After the opening bell, all three teams each stare down before both the Extreme Juggalos and Mega Busters turn towards the Enforcers. Without a hitch, Extreme Juggalos and Mega Busters double team against the Enforcers in a temporary alliance. Two pairs of Double Dropkicks to send both G-Money and Dequan into the opposite corners of the ring. The Extreme Juggalos deliver a Poetry in Motion while the Mega Busters deliver a pair of Running High Kicks into the corners. They repeat the gesture into the opposite corners to leave the Enforcers reeling as they roll out of the ring.
The Carter: Looks like they’ve had enough.
Francine: Hmph, for now...
The Mega Busters and Extreme Juggalos exchange fist bumps before erupting into a brawl as their partnership comes to an end. Psycho Sagus hits the ropes but he’s clotheslined over the top rope and sent down to the floor. Now that Matthew Miles is alone in the ring, Ryan Kendrick and The Enigma elevate Miles into air with a Backdrop Cutter. The Extreme Juggalos go for the cover as Ashleigh Cash pounds on the canvas to urge him to get back up.
ONE…
T--NO!!!
After Miles gets the shoulder up off the canvas, the Extreme Juggalos continued their offense with a Wheelbarrow Facebuster on the waking Miles and applied a Double Single Leg Boston Crab. Once again, Ashleigh Cash pounds on the ring apron to motivate her boyfriend. Her fears are short-lived as Psycho Sagus returns with Springboard Codebreaker on both Superstars. With Ashleigh Cash directing traffic, Matthew Miles hobbles back to his feet and delivers Shooting Star Elbow Drop to downed Ryan Kendrick.
The Carter: There you have it, looks like the Mega Busters are going to win this thing!
Francine: Not if Veda Scott has anything to say about it.
Veda Scott distracts the referee to prevent the Mega Busters from getting the win. The distraction is long enough to allow the Enforcers to enter the ring from behind the Mega Busters.
Mega Busters duck the Double Clothesline from behind and dropkick them between the ropes. Enforcers land on ring apron as Mega Busters hit the ropes and sprint towards the Enforcers. Dequan launches himself back into the ring with a Slingshot Lariat to both incoming Mega Busters.
Veda Scott sat on the front of the commentary table as she took a headset for herself, “That’s how we handle business. You have to be stupid not to realize that my Enforcers will be the next GZWA Tag Team Champions.”
The Carter: That’s great and all but will you marry me?
Veda: Three things. One, to answer your question - hell no. Two, I don’t recall allowing you to speak to me. Three, do me a favor and go gross someone else out with that thought. I’m going to need a barf bag if you’re going to continue gawking at me.
Veda Scott took off the headset and threw it back in at Carter as he ducked the equipment from narrowly hitting his head while Francine laughed at his expense.
Back in the ring, G-Money delivers Diving Clothesline (Kane-style) to the waking High-Flying Extremist. G-Money then dragged Psycho Sagus to his feet and drops the young daredevil with a Backbreaker over his knee. G-Money Briggs then invited Dequan Wallace to deliver Diving Guillotine Leg Drop (Death Sentence) while G-Money continued to hold Sagus over his knee. Ashleigh covered her eyes, fearing the worst at ringside. This time, it’s Matthew Miles who makes the save by intervening with a Springboard Enzuigiri to Dequan. The blow left Dequan stunned long enough for Miles to ground Dequan with a Top Rope Cutter while simultaneously dropkicking the incoming G-Money Briggs. Before Matthew Miles could give himself a pat on the back, he’s struck with an High Impact Spear from Ryan Kendrick.
Ashleigh Cash crawls into the ring to shield her boyfriend from any further abuse when Ronda stood between her and Kendrick. Ashleigh stood up to face her despite their height difference. As soon as Ronda smirked at her petite stature after shoving Ashleigh to the mat with finger to the forehead, she’s struck from behind by Veda Scott throwing her shoe at Ronda. Ronda turns around and glares at Veda that would strike terror in men AND women. Veda hops down from the ring apron but Ronda reaches between the ropes to grab her by her red hair and drag her back into the ring. Veda cowers away into the corner, “It wasn’t anything personal! C’mon you can’t hit anyone wearing glasses!” Ronda slap the glasses right off the bridge of Veda’s nose before moving closer. Veda scampers up the top rope trying to flee but Ronda held her by the hair as she stood on the 2nd rope. The laughter ends when Ashleigh positions herself underneath the two women and surprises everyone with a double dose of the Death Dealer (Attitude Adjustment) on both Ronda and Veda Scott simultaneously. Ashleigh’s minor victory is short-lived as G-Money threw her out of the ring.
After this comedic interlude, Ryan Kendrick collides into the recovering G-Money Briggs with a Faygo Splash (Stinger Splash) in the corner. The Straight-Edge Juggalo spun back around with Jumping Enzuigiri for good measure. G-Money avoided the kick and tossed Kendrick overhead with Release Belly to Belly to send the Superstar crashing down to the ringside floor. Psycho Sagus tried to take advantage of this break in G-Money’s offense with a Triangle Dropkick. That strategy proves to be fruitless as G-Money responds with an explosive Spinebuster and hoists Sagus back up to his feet. G-Money took out the trash with a Running Powerbomb to send Sagus crashing out of the ring and into the waking Kendrick at ringside.
In a bizarre turn of events, the Enigma and Matthew Miles are left to hold their own against the Enforcers. G-Money serves the Enigma a helping of several boxing jabs before executing a Spinning Back Fist for dessert. The Enigma ducks and counters with Sitout Jawbreaker, followed by the Zero Connection (Twist of Fate). G-Money avoids this maneuver by shoving him away towards Miles, who drops on all-fours after a Double Axe Handle from Dequan. The Enigma then steps off Miles’ spine and delivers a Jumping DDT to Dequan. The Enigma then follows up with the No Limit (Corkscrew 630 Degree Swanton Bomb) to finish off the Enforcer but G-Money vaults up to the top rope and threw the High-Flying Extremist across the ring with a Top Rope Fallaway Slam.
With Miles left alone, the Enforcers set the stage for the Lose-Lose Situation (Low Sweeping Lariat & Gore combination). Miles stood up on jelly legs but he’s not alone as he uses the still unconscious Veda Scott as a shield to take the incoming Gore from Dequan Wallace. G-Money detoured his travel plans as he managed to maneuver around Miles and Veda and hit the brakes at the ropes. G-Money is blinded by a spray of Red Mist that was meant for the waking Psycho Sagus, if he didn’t Super Kick Ryan Kendrick’s head away from his own general direction at ringside.
Once blinded, G-Money swings around blindly with punches to no avail. Seeing Veda out cold and G-Money in no shape to help him out, Dequan takes matters into his own hands as he Irish whipped Miles into the rope and hit the adjacent ropes in preparation for the Bullet (The Pounce). The Bullet misfires as Miles and Sagus reunite in the nick of time with a simultaneous Drop Toe Hold and Springboard Fame Asser combination to cause the lone Enforcer to faceplant into the ring. The Mega Busters then finish Dequan off with the Metal Blade (Sitout Powerbomb/Sliced Bread #2 combination) and simultaneously cover Dequan Wallace.
ONE…
G-Money hears the count and swings wildly in an attempt to stop it while he’s still blinded, but only manages to TKO the Enigma as he tried to break the count.
TWO…
THREE!!!
Prof. X: The Mega Busters have done it! They are the new #1 contenders for the GZWA Tag Team Championships and will face the MisFits on our next episode of Primetime! Thank you for joining us tonight, folks! Stay tuned for ReAction!
