Post by Xion Zeros on Jul 3, 2018 14:57:16 GMT -5
Venue: Huntington Center
Location: Toledo, OH
Recorded Date: June 25, 2018
Air Date: July 3, 2018
Primetime opens with a video recap, running down all of the events from Riot Control on PPV last month. Crystal Hilton coming out on top as the winner of the Women’s Riot Match is shown. The footage shows after several noteworthy returns and debuts for the division, it was down to Zora Graysen and Crystal Hilton. Zora had the match won until Danielle Bradley’s tactic backfired and caused Crystal to pick up the win instead. Frontier Grappling Arts’ own Fujiko Mine put her own health and physical well-being at risk in a hard-hitting affair against the then Queen of Queens Champion Vi Malkov. Both women gave each other everything they had until they couldn’t anymore, but somehow Fujiko did what no other challenger has done and defeated Vi Malkov for the title, making her the new Queen of Queens Champion. Last but not least, the Riot Match for the vacant World Champion served as the main event for this Pay-Per-View event. Senor Vinnie surprised the masses when he started the match and endured the war between the Machine against the Bradley Clan, Carnage, and the other members of the GZWA roster to walk away as the new champion, beating both Mike Bradley and one half of the GZWA Tag Team Champions Bobbi Jackson for the title in the final moments. The montage ends with Carnage driving the GZWA Chairman Xion Zeros off the stage with the appropriately named Total Annihilation.
The newly appointed Interim Chairwoman took to the ring and was handed a microphone from ring announcer Zoey Valentine.
“Scary” Mary Joyner | Interim GZWA Chairwoman: “As you could see from the video montage that opened tonight’s broadcast, a lot has transpired in the wake of our Riot Control event on Pay-Per-View. New champions were crowned as we have a new Queen of Queens Champion along with a World Champion after that title laid vacant for many months. We have a new #1 contender for the GZWA Women’s Championship. We saw many new Superstars and Vixens make their returns and debuts on that fateful night as well. Last but not least, I can finally say that the Machine’s reign over the GZWA Nation has come to an end as Xion Zeros was sidelined until further notice from his injuries suffered at the hands of the Hardcore Monster. As a result, the Board of Directors saw fit to name me, ‘Scary’ Mary Joyner as your interim Chairwoman.
Look, I’m out here to set the record straight right off the bat. Xion’s “Machine” concept was cute and all but I’m not interested in any shape or form in continuing where he left off. I’m focused on taking GZWA in a different direction, starting tonight. His final decree before his fateful injury was that both the GZWA Television Championship and Tag Team Championships would be defended on tonight’s broadcast since those two titles were not defended at Riot Control. Now that I don’t have a problem with. The Tag Title match will be tonight’s first match while the Television Championship match will be tonight’s main event.
My first order of business is announcing that I’m reviving Dead or Alive to be our next Pay-Per-View event. The main event of that event will be an Elimination Chamber match for the GZWA World Championship. Qualifying matches will be held over the next few weeks to determine the five challengers to Senor Vinnie’s championship. So yeah… there’s not going to be a tournament to name a challenger here. We’re going straight to business. You want a shot? Well, you’re going to have to earn it. I’m not giving anything for free.
Speaking of titles, the GZWA Women’s Championship will be defended on our next Primetime broadcast as Crystal Hilton, Christina Rose, or whatever the hell she’s calling herself… will challenge Vi Malkov for the title. After that loss to Fujiko Mine, I hear that Vi is out for blood.
For those wondering, Fujiko Mine will address the GZWA Nation for the first time since Riot Control later tonight and address the challenge made by Rose Cortez on social media. Hey, I’m not paying any of my champions to sit at home and collect a paycheck. I don’t know how some of those other companies do business, but that’s not my prerogative here.
As much as I’m sure you all would love continuing to watch me stand up here and talk, I have a show to run. Besides, this is a WRESTLING show after all. Let’s get this thing started shall we?
To the GZWA Nation, I hope you enjoy the show that I have in store for tonight, but for the GZWA talent roster, I want to say one more thing. The days of tyranny are over. The inmates won't be running the asylum and I sure as hell won't be caving to anyone's foolish demands. Either you're here to work towards the best product that we can provide these fans or you can show yourselves out - simple as that.”
GZWA Tag Team Championship Match
"The Bobbilicious One" Bobbi Jackson & The Frosts (Eliza Frost & "The Dominiqtrix" Dominique Frost; champions under the Freebird Rule) vs. Knightmare INC. (Chance Justice & Jayson Heagerty w/ Kendall Knight)
Prof. X: Ever since the finale of Riot Control, things have been silent from the GZWA Tag Team Champions. I think Bobbi Jackson is kicking herself after coming up short to pick up the World Championship.
Francine: She gave it her all, but ultimately her ailing shoulder gave out before she was willing to throw in the towel.
The Carter: I’m still proud of her nonetheless. Hell, I’m proud of any woman in this company - or any promotion for that matter - that have the courage and resolve to stand toe to toe in that ring with any male competitor as their equal.
Prof. X: I have to agree. The women of GZWA never cease to surprise me time and time again with their hard work and dedication to their craft.
Before the match starts, there’s some debating among the Tag Team champions on who should compete in this match. To the surprise of the GZWA Nation, Bobbi Jackson and Eliza Frost decide to be the two members of their faction to defend the titles, much to the calgrin of Dominique Frost.
Francine: I think the tag team champions should rethink that decision. Bobbi should use this opportunity to recover, not burn herself out from all of these performances back to back. Dominique hasn’t had any action for the last few tapings.
The Carter: Y’know, if it’s action she craves, I’m MORE than happy to help her with that problem.
Francine: For the love of all things holy, she’s not even aware that you’re alive and even if she were, she wouldn’t want that from you of all people. She’s got class after all…
The Carter: Well in that case, summer school is in session and I’m enrolling her onto curriculum plan!
Francine: Ugh...
Dominique Frost tries to talk Bobbi out of it (wearing athletic tape on her shoulder), but Bobbi refuses and decides to start this match. Eliza sighs heavily and shook her head, conveying the signal to Dominique to just drop it.
Bobbi starts the match against Chance Justice - raises hand to invite her into a lock-up but feints going for a Crossface, Judo Hip Toss reversal and went for the Show-Shooter (Slightly Modified Sharpshooter), only for Chance to kick her in the spine to break it prematurely. Chance then sprung up to his feet with a ZigZag-style Neckbreaker and went for the Justice is Served (Octopus Hold), locking it in successfully and ensuring to leverage the bulk of his body weight to target her affected arm and shoulder. Bobbi’s eyes close as she sunk down to her knees in the hold, the pain getting the better of her.
Fortunately for the Bobbilicious One, Eliza Frost races in for the save and promptly removes Chance with a Mat Slam from behind. Once he is floored, Eliza then catapults into him into the corner. After she returned to her feet, Bobbi connects with Flying Forearm to the back of the head as Chance laid face-first against the top turnbuckle and followed through with a Running Bulldog out of the corner. She then tagged out to Eliza before elevating Chance Justice off the mat in a Surfboard. Eliza then entered the ring with a Slingshot Body Avalanche, landing right on top of the elevated Chance. Bobbi then releases Chance to give Eliza the opportunity to make the pin.
ONE…
TWO…
NO!!!
Jayson slaps Eliza over the back of the head for the break. Bobbi races back in with a Discus Clothesline as payback for this disrespect, only for Jayson to duck underneath the incoming strike and elevate her into the air with a Military Press. He parades her overhead before dropping her onto the ropes and sending her over the top rope with a Clothesline to the shoulder blades from behind. Bobbi hits the ring apron as she tumbles out of the ring and crashes to the ringside floor. Dominique immediately races over and tends to her friend. Eliza got up from the mat, looking to come to Bobbi’s aid with a Running Clothesline, only for Jayson to intercept her into a Backbreaker over his knee. Jayson didn’t stop there as he shot her into the ropes, caught her onto the rebound, whereas Chance assists with a Jumping Leg Drop to complete their tandem offense. Chance then makes the cover.
ONE…
Bobbi shoves Dominique out of the way as she slides back into the ring.
TWO…
T--NO!!!
Bobbi managed to break the pin in time, but that didn’t spare her from the wrath of Knightmare INC. The duo Irish whip her into the corner and proceed with the Iconic (Poetry in Motion). Jayson steps back out onto the ring apron in the corner and allows Chance to tag him in. He then positions Bobbi up onto the top rope while Chance slingshots himself out of the ring and into the Dominiqtrix below with a Slingshot Diving Cross Body. Jayson then motions for a Superplex to the Bobbilicious One, only for Bobbi to kick him back to the mat. Jayson lands on his feet with ease, but he has another problem as Bobbi dives from the top rope with a Diving Cross Body of her own. Jayson Heagerty caught her out of the air with ease, maintaining his balance. He found himself toppled over as his legs were swept out from behind as Eliza used the added leverage to flip him over into a School Boy pin as Bobbi fell on top of him, adding to the pin.
ONE…
TWO…
TH---NO!!!
Chance returned back into the ring right at the knick of time to connect with a Running Knee Strike to the back of Eliza’s head to break the pin. Eliza doubles over, allowing Chance and Jayson to retaliate with the Immortal (Belly to back suplex(Jayson)/ Neckbreaker(Chance) combination). With the tables turned, Jayson makes the cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR---NO!!!
Bobbi breaks the pin at the last moment. Bobbi and Chance attempt to exchange blows but the referee orders them to return to their respective corners. Jayson and Eliza stagger to their feet, each looking to make a trek towards their corresponding corner. Jayson detours and opts to stop Eliza with the Like a Tornado (Tornado DDT). Eliza shoves him into the ropes, causing him to whiplash and rebound right into the pending Snap DDT she had ready for him afterwards. Eliza made the dive to the corner and successfully tags out to Bobbi. Jayson floors Bobbi with a Spinebuster, but Eliza comes back into the ring with Diving Double Axe Handle from the top rope. Jayson caught her out of the air with a Military Press and tosses her over the top rope and down into her sister, Dominique down below at ringside. Jayson was too busy surveying his handiwork to notice Bobbi get back up and strike from behind with a Running Dropkick, sending him over the top rope. Jayson manages to land on the ring apron, but he’s sent to the floor as Bobbi connects with a Super Kick. It was then where Chance attacked from behind with a Russian Leg Sweep.
The Carter: Wait a minute? I thought Jayson was the legal man.
Prof. X: No, Chance made the blind tag during that Military Press. I just happened to catch that at the last moment.
Chance went for the Open Road (Split-Legged Corkscrew Moonsault) from out of the corner, but Bobbi put her knees up to defend. Chance crashes and burns, holding his abdomen in pain. Bobbi limps to her feet and took to the corner, beckoning Chance to his feet as she lines up a Spear. Just as Bobbi went to for the kill, Kendall Knight trips Bobbi up, causing her to faceplant into the mat in front of Chance Justice. He connects with the Only Need One Chance (Jumping Curb Stomp) and covers her.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
Zoey Valentine: Your winners and NEW GZWA Tag Team Champions, Knightmare INC!
Prof. X: I hate to see the stellar run as GZWA Tag Team Champions that Bobbi Jackson and the Frosts had together as an unit come to an end like this after 274 days, but there’s no denying that they’ve put their heart and souls into every contest that they’ve competed in with those titles on the line or not.
Francine: One loss isn’t going to kill them, professor. I’m sure these ladies will continue doing big things. What I’m concerned about is that Knightmare INC are on one hell of wave of momentum here after their performance at Riot Control.
The Carter: I’ll go give the girls a hug after the show and we can mourn their loss together.
Francine: Yeah, you go do that and you’ll be mourning the loss of your teeth as you pick them off the floor.
Morrigan and Carnage are seen in the back where Morrigan is going over the strategy for her Monster's match tonight while Carnage is punching the wall with all of his strength.
Morrigan- Tonight, when you are standing across the ring from the Bradley Clan I want you to show the world why you are the Monster!! You have held yourself back from your goals for far too long and tonight is the night that you remind everyone what you are capable of. They got a small glimpse of that when you got your hands on Xion but that beating will be nothing compared to the one that awaits everyone that stands in your way from now on.
At that moment, a couple of black glove-clad hands tap Morrigan on the shoulder, and the camera pans to show "Dynamo" Jesse Bradley and "The Bouncer" Kris Williams.
"Sorry to interrupt this pep talk or Satanic ritual or whatever the hell is going on here, but we have some leftover business from Riot Control with your pet over there."
Jesse points at Carnage, who is taken aback by the "pet" comment.
"You see, while we commend you for putting the final nail in The Machine's coffin, there's still the matter of this..."
Kris and Jesse gesture to their taped-up ribs.
"...and why you felt that was necessary when you know you couldn't have ended The Machine without us. It was only because of our return that their demise was expedited. Without us, you would have ended up where the Rocketts ended up."
"Did we do all the work? No, of course not, and we never pretended otherwise. That's why we made the offer of an alliance to both you and Ryan Kendrick.
"You did a hell of a job. But I think you need to give us a little more credit... and a little more respect."
Morrigan begins to laugh while Carnage looks like he is ready to tear them apart.
Morrigan- Your being serious? Carnage never wanted nor needed the aid from you or anyone in this battle with The Machine. Ever since he came back he had a goal of eliminating them by any means necessary and didn't need the help from you or anyone cause you would just get in his way. As for your taped up ribs, just be thankful that was all you suffered that night cause Carnage was set on reclaiming his title and you were just another obstacle in his way.
Carnage steps in between Morrigan and Jesse & Kris.
Carnage- That's right and you better watch what you say around me cause it only takes a moment for me to finish the job from Riot Control. I never asked for your help nor wanted it as it was you & your whole clan that begged anyone that would listen to rally together to stop The Machine. You kids don't know you stood up against and were only getting in my way for Revenge and I just couldn't allow it. You tried your best out there against them but it was my destiny to dismantle them just like I will reclaim my title.
Kris and Jesse nod with folded arms.
"Duly noted. Horseshit, but duly noted. Oh, and one more thing..."
Kris and Jesse get right in Carnage and Morrigan's faces.
"Don't fucking call us 'kids' ever again. See you in the ring."
Kris and Jesse make sure to bump their shoulders on Carnage and Morrigan as they pass them.
Senor Vinnie's Championship Celebration
Crazy Train from Metaleachi hits as the newly crowned GZWA World Heavyweight Champion walks out to the arena, he is accompanied by Rose and Amanda Cortez on either side of him. He is wearing a white Suit and light blue shirt that would make you think back to the 80’s hit serie Miami Vice. He ha is wearing a rather large sunglasses on his face and chews gum, clearly oozing confidence after obtaining the championship belt.
Prof. X: Well I guess the massage that the champion has gotten has ended and we will be hearing from him finally.
Francine: I can’t wait to see him leave, I just can’t stand the guy.
The Carter: Well he did earn the title by overcoming every other superstar and vixen that has entered tho.
Francine: Amanda turned you down once more huh??
The Carter: I knew I should have brought a more expensive ring than the one I took from that pawnshop.
Vinnie and the ladies enter the ring, Vinnie hands the championship belt towards Rose as she holds it high above his head. Amanda applauds Vinnie as he climbs the turnbuckles and spreads his arms and ignores the crowd’s “We want puppies” chant that is obviously directed to Amanda. He finally climbs off the turnbuckles and demands a microphone to be handed over to Amanda. One of the GZWA staff members hands her a microphone as we can see Vinnie ask he to hold the microphone for him as he stares into the camera after taking off the sunglasses.
Vinnie: Today is a momentous occasion, a night where we will celebrate greatness that has been dominating the company for the last two years now.
Crowd: We want puppies!!!
Vinnie ignores them as he smiles for their attempt to disrupt him.
Vinnie: Thank you for the kind words that I indeed deserve this title, overcoming the top of this company, tag teams and even a stable that share one peanut sized brain. And what did they all have in common???
Francine: Please don’t say they all failed to win the title.
Vinnie: They all failed to do what I did, winning THAT championship belt.
He points at the title that Rose is holding in her hands and grins.
Vinnie: And if I have already beaten every possible competitor that was so ignorant to sign up for that match, then who in the hell would I have to defend my belt against?? Because let’s face it, nobody was a threat to the first entrant in that Riot Match. And that leaves a large problem for this company to overcome.
For a moment Amanda is a bit puzzled. She has never thought about who will be his next opponent. So she only shrugs.
He stares at Amanda, who is winking at him as he grins.
Vinnie: Do you know who I want to face Mami???
For a moment Amanda is a bit puzzled. She has never thought about who will be the next opponent. So she only shrugs. This causes Vinnie to roll his eyes
Vinnie: To be the champ, you gotta beat the champ. So I am suggesting that a pillow match between you and me Mami, what do you say??
Now Amanda’s eyes widen, she really is surprised and then she starts to laugh
Amanda: Hell no, it would e funny though and I probably would win. But I’m really out of that title run, first I have to see how everything develops now after we have a new boss.
Vinnie gets sad, realizing that he won’t be getting the opportunity to go one on one with Amanda and secretly wanting to feel her up during that match.
Vinnie: But I had this cute outfit and I really wanted to find your weak spots. Besides I’ve beaten everyone in this federation that has to offer, except…. And what do you mean you would win???
Vinnie looks confused
Amanda: Well I’m used to pillow fights, just ask Rose over here.
Amanda giggles.
Amanda: And I have NO weak spots
Vinnie grins as he hears that
Vinnie: I’m sure I made you beg to me to stop a few times before, but that is another story.
The two share a laugh.
Vinnie: But what about a non-title match later tonight in my own bedroom?
Amanda: Well we will see, it depends a bit how everything develops tonight. Don’t forget I have a match later.
Vinnie wants to say something, but gets interrupted.
Vinnie is interrupted by the crescendo of “Hang ‘em High" by Dropkick Murphys, eliciting a roar from the crowd and an audible groan from Vinnie, Amanda and Rose - as well as a certain member of the commentary team.
Francine: Can’t this idiot let ANYONE enjoy their own moment? Not that I'm complaining before this moment went further into the gutter...
The Carter: Come on, even you have to admit these three were starting to talk less from their brains and more from their -
Francine: I GET IT. Still, the less we have to hear from Mike, the better.
Mike hops onto the apron and then over the top rope, but the rest of his family is not present. He surveys the trio in the ring, then pulls a microphone out of his hoodie pocket, flips it up in the air, catches it and brings it to his bandana-covered lips.
“HOW’S IT HANGIN’, TOLEDO!”
“A LITTLE TO THE LEFT!”
“Yeah, that’s what I like to hear!”
Vinnie, Amanda and Rose all roll their eyes.
“Well, clearly I didn’t dress up for this occasion… then again, a couple of you barely even dressed in the first place.”
Mike gestures at Amanda and Rose, who give him a death stare.
“As for you, Vinnie… I like the combination... Suit by John Varvatos, and cologne by Montezuma’s Revenge?”
Mike takes a strong whiff and scrunches his nose at the purported odor. Vinnie yells his disapproval at Mike in Spanish, but The Next Level is unfazed.
“Amanda, we've known each other how many years? What exactly draws you to guys like Andre Holmes, Jimmy Jacobs, Senor Vinnie - guys who look and smell like they've just woken up from a month-long bender at Hot Topic?”
Vinnie continues admonishing Mike in Spanish, but Mike continues talking.
“You know, it’s funny, Amanda - almost every major moment in my career, you’ve been right on my ass. From the moment I signed my first contract and you tried to recruit me to The Fallen - to which I responded by telling you to go jump into Lake Valtrex…”
The crowd “oooohs" at Mike’s jab, to which only Amanda can only shake her head and mouth the word “Pathetic.”
“... to me wiping the floor with your ass in that Ultimate Submission Match to win my second TV title, causing you to be too chickenshit to invoke your rematch clause…”
Amanda shrugs her shoulders, while Rose and Vinnie are getting impatient.
“...to me destroying you on this mic and on Twitter, to now… your protege, your boytoy, your sex slave, I don’t know what you call him, but he has something I want… something I need… and since you don’t seem to want it, I might as well step right up and say that I do!”
Mike takes his kendo stick and taps it lightly on the GZWA championship slung over Vinnie’s shoulder as the crowd cheers.
Vinnie stares at Mike before smiling and shaking his head no, clearly not giving Mike any time of day as he turns his attention to Amanda and kisses her on the cheeks. Causing her to smile before turning back to Mike.
Vinnie: Oh I'm sorry, were you talking???
The crowd boos Vinnie as he gets nose to nose with Mike and grins.
Vinnie: So you want my championship?? Something you failed to do at the last PPV?? And what makes you believe that you are deserving of this??? I already had told you Minnie.
Mike: It's Mike...
Vinnie: Like I said...., Minnie... You don't. You and your group of fools are just a waste of time and my space. But seeing you like to insult the Goddess, Amanda Cortez, why don't we do this the right way?? Why don't I give you an example of what every other superstar INCLUDING YOU!!! could not do at the Riot Match and beat your ass up and down the ring. Because nobody can beat the Mariachi of Wrestling. Not even a little boy that wants a taste of a real woman, perro.
Vinnie stares daggers into the eyes of Mike
"The Mariachi of Wrestling? What's that supposed to mean? You come down here uninvited and annoy the fuck out of everybody and don't leave? Because if so, then goddamn is that the most accurate nickname in the history of wrestling!"
The crowd cheers while Vinnie seethes.
"Let me give you some other examples of accurate wrestling nickname - "The Next Level." "The Deepest Bag of Tricks in Wrestling." "The Brookline Brawler." You can't twist that shit. You, nor Amanda, nor Rose are on my or any of my family's level, and if you don't believe me, then all you have to do is meet me at Dead or Alive, put that title on the line and prove it. And leave your eyeshadow and your arm candy at the door, because I guarandamntee that mano a mano, you can't fucking touch me! When you talk shit, you get hit!"
The crowd breaks into a "Mike's gonna kill you!" chant as he defiantly raises his kendo stick in the air.
Vinnie suddenly stops being angry and lifts his title up in the air and stares into the eyes of the seemingly confident leader of the Bradley Clan
Vinnie: Is that how you try to get some excuse in Mike?? Because you and your family could not get the job done in that Battle Royal? Let me remind you that I was the number one entrance and i was the one that left champion. What did you do?? Oh right, you got overconfident and got eliminated.
He smiles harder as he shakes his head no
Vinnie: So you think that you can do what nobody else has been able to do?? Beat me one on one?? Why don't you go out and prove it... Or else shut the fuck up
"Trust me, esse... I will. And if you'll do the world a favor and get the hell out of my ring, I can get started on that."
Mike directs Vinnie, Amanda and Rose to leave the ring with his kendo stick, as his wife "Dynamo" Jesse Bradley and brother in law "The Bouncer" Kris Williams make their way to the ring for their impending match.
6-Man Elimination Tag Team Match
The Bradley Clan ("The Next Level" Mike Bradley, "The Guru" Danielle Bradley, "Dynamo" Jesse Bradley, and "The Bouncer" Kris Williams) vs. "Hardcore Monster" Carnage, "Queen of Submission" Casey Cortez, The Doombringer, and "Weapon-23" Ryan Kendrick
Prof. X: We saw all of these powers unite to take down the Machine at Riot Control, but that unholy union ultimately fell apart as soon as it was back to business for the World Championship. Tonight we see the fallout of that encounter as the Bradley Clan takes on the unstable team of Carnage, Casey Cortez, The Doombringer, and Ryan Kendrick.
The Carter: You wouldn’t catch me dead in there with any of those individuals down a dark alley, let alone one in broad daylight!
Francine: We all saw what Carnage did to the GZWA Chairman at Riot Control. I doubt this is going to be pretty at all. The ladies in the Bradley Clan got balls, I’ll say that much.
Kris Williams and Ryan Kendrick start the match. Kris reintroduces himself to Weapon-23 with a Big Boot, only for Ryan Kendrick to respond with a Capture Suplex to send Kris crashing across the ring. Kendrick proceeds to hit the ropes and return with a Ric Flair-style Knee Drop (with Dunk Contest-themed theatrics). Kendrick then went to apply the Scorpion Deathlock but Kris kicked him back into the ropes. Kendrick rebounds off the ropes in response and returns with Running Clothesline. Kris, who was now back on his feet, intercepts Kendrick with a Big Body Back Drop. Kris picks Kendrick back up and shoots him into the ropes while Kris hits the opposite ropes afterwards. A spectacle occurs shortly afterwards in which both men collide in the middle of the ring from a simultaneous Pounce and High Impact Spear attempts from both competitors.
With both men down, the referee began the Double Knockout count while the members of both corresponding teams looked on.
1…
2…
3…
4…
5…
6…
Ryan Kendrick is the first up to his feet and took it as his responsibility to welcome Kris back to a vertical base with a Backhand Chop to the chest. Kris endures the blow and responds by elevating Kendrick overhead with a Gorilla Press Slam. Ryan Kendrick raked his eyes to free himself. Kendrick lands safely behind Kris and capitalized with the Desperado Bomb (Pumphandle Half-Nelson Driver). With Kris Williams down and out, Ryan Kendrick took to the top rope and executes a picture perfect One-X (Spiral Tap).
ONE…
TWO…
TH--WAIT???!!!
Kris Williams rolls to his feet with Ryan Kendrick on his shoulders. He propels Weapon-23 into the air and connects with the Last One (Pop-up Cutter). Williams then makes the cover as The Doombringer, Carnage, and Casey Cortez showed no sign of aiding Kendrick get out of this situation.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
Zoey Valentine: Ryan Kendrick has been eliminated!!
Both Carnage and The Doombringer stepped into the ring after the elimination, looking to take on the remaining members of the Bradley Clan in one fell swoop. The Bradley Clan show no fear and step into the ring across from The Doombringer and the Hardcore Monster. Mike Bradley and Kris Williams broke the silence between both parties with a Pimp Slap to the faces of both men in unison.
Francine: It never ceases to amaze me how much the Bradleys love poking the bear...
Both Carnage and The Doombringer were unfazed by the blow and instantly grasped them all around the throat in a pair of Double Chokeslams. The Queen of Submission finally gets involved and decides to assist with this altercation, but in a way that many didn’t expect. She dealt a Double Low Blow to both Carnage and The Doombringer simultaneously. Both men released their prey and dropped to their knees, allowing the Bradley Clan to retaliate with a pair of Double DDTs to Carnage and The Doombringer in unison.
Prof. X: What the hell is going on? Casey Cortez turned on her teammates in this match!
Francine: Let’s be honest here. Casey never had any allies at Riot Control either. She’s made that point known for months on end now. With the Machine disposed of, I’m not surprised to see her look out for her own interests.
The Carter: Very true, but she’s going to have hell to pay for crossing those two monsters!
Casey heads up the entrance ramp, holding up a middle finger towards her “partners” as the Bradley Clan continued to lay on the offense.
Kris Williams and Jesse Bradley applied the Krunch (Kneeling Inverted Sharpshooter) and Red Alert (Kneeling Fujiwara Armbar) in tandem to Carnage. Carnage motions to shake them off but Danielle Bradley drops over his spine with the D-Bomb (Corkscrew Moonsault), causing the Hardcore Monster to submit to the combination hold.
Zoey Valentine: Carnage has been eliminated!!
That left the Doombringer slowly rising back to his feet. The Bradleys opt to rush him before he is able to get his bearings back. Kris races in to strike first and found himself slam dunked to the canvas with a thunderous Chokeslam. Jesse and Danielle receive the same treatment in the form of a Double Chokeslam as Mike Bradley closes in with a Super Kick. The Doombringer slaps his foot away with ease and grasps him around the throat for another Chokeslam. Casey returns with another Low Blow, allowing Mike to retaliate with the Final Boss (Spanish Fly). The Doombringer gets up again on his knees, whereas the Bradleys collectively connect with a 4-person Super Kick to leave him flat on his back.
They then dog pile over the Doombringer as the referee makes the count.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
Prof. X: I hate to see it end like this, but Casey Cortez is definitely going to have Hell to pay for her betrayal here tonight.
Francine: That may be true, but I dare you go in there and tell her that, professor.
Prof. X adjusts his collar, “No thanks. I actually enjoy living.”
The Carter: You and me both.
*At the head of the ramp, majorettes begin to saunter out with a live HBCU band behind them. The various horns and drums blaring out a ‘Battle of the Bands’ version of Electrik Red’s “Muah” with the necessary vamps and extraness in all the right places. In the middle of it, Raven struts out, with a mic in hand, donning a yellow version of her “RAΣ” greek letters from Riot Control.. with the band and dancers matching her of course.
As the sound of the band is blaring throughout the arena, Raven smiles with a questionable look on her face as the crowd’s reaction is surprisingly overall positive of the returning Vixen. Raven looks around giving the audience an “oh, really?” look before jumping into the majorette’s choreography, hitting a mean milly rock.*
*She laughs to herself after the move before straightening her hoodie and taking a bow to her...actually adoring public. She leans up and just stand there taking it all in. Two years gone, it feels good to finally be back home. The diva in her kicks in and snaps hey out of this sentimental moment as she begins storming down the ramp with a vengeance addressing the crowd.*
~Rae~
THIS is the kind of greeting I'm talking about. I knew y'all assses missed me!
*Raven steps between the ropes taking a bow in the middle before giving the band the signal to end their playing and rest. With a hand on her hip, Raven slow walks around in the ring then finally brings the mic to her lips again. Before she can speak, the crowd erupts in a welcome back chant.*
WEL. COME. BACK. RAE. *clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!* WEL. COME. BACK. RAE. *clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!*
*Raven looks around the arena, with a hand over her chest, waiting for the audience to finally die down.*
~Rae~
Okay...that uhm...that was cute. ‘Preciate. And in Ohio of all places. Wow. Anyway! I wanted to personally come out to address something. So, I know I have a uh...history - not only at this company but in my career - of being ‘a lot to handle’ attitude wise.
*Sure. That’s one way to put it.*
~Rae~
But, last year, as Mary has shown the world on her Mary Minute whatever - yeah, I haven't forgotten about that, ya bitch - I was blessed enough to give the world the blessings of children that have the blessing of having me as their mother. Blessings all around! But during the pregnancy and spending all the time in the world with my babies, I did a lot of soul searching. Reflected on my career and the things I’ve done to get what I wanted.
Now let's make THIS clear. I am in NO WAY apologizing for what I’ve done in the past. People I’ve crossed and attacked, ways I’ve won matches, ending careers, people that I’ve made quit before I had the chance to end their career, etcetera, etcetera? Yall can kiss my ass if you want an apology, because all of that was Fun. For. Me. Mmkay? I’m just saying, going forward, I’m going to try to be a little warmer and welcoming to all. Not approachable though, so don't run up on me with some bulls{bleep}t. And furth-
*just then, Raven is cut off by Esskeetit by Lil Pump blaring throughout the arena. during the entrance Raven can be seen in the ring with her hand just above her eyes trying to see who's coming out at the head of the ramp.*
~Rae~
Rosa Mendes? That you, girl?
the lights dim as the spotlight makes its way up the ramp to the entrance. Amber Torres walks out mic in hand grinning ear to ear as the crowd erupts in cheers. Amber starts rocking to the beat of Esskeetit before busting out a mini impromptu dance maneuver.
Amber smiles bringing the mic up to her face
Amber|Torres
Now now now we can’t let you have all the fun now can we heffa?
Amber laughs as Raven smiles playfully and crosses her arms
Amber|Torres
Not to impose on your comeback tour from your last cumback tour.
Amber coughs laughing a bit
Amber|Torres
Speaking of which, How are my beautiful twins doing? Good as always I hope.
Amber gives a coy smile before bringing the mic back up to her face.
Amber|Torres
Anyway tho, for those who have forgotten. My name is Amber Torres. A true OG here in GZWA, not a second season kinda bitch. My girl Rae and I ran this spot. Ain’t nobody was messing with our Clique. Not even my lovely sister Mariah or her little posse. Shout out to my girl Morgan, congrats on the ring sis I’m so happy for you. But...
Amber points at her ring finger flashing her engagement ring.
Amber|Torres
I mean I did it first and better like always.
Amber laughs as the crowd starts to boo her.
Amber|Torres
I wouldn’t boo, you guys get to see one of the most dominant factions in GZWA history make their return. The Clique, back again and still putting bitches in line.
Amber Smiles making her way down to the ring as “Esskeetit” blasts in the arena again. Raven makes the cutting motion to her neck as a way to tell them to cut the music, and they do.
~Rae~
Okay, okay. With that entrance music, you only get one. And for the record, at least my “tour” didn't involved a dingy, yuck mouth that only washed once every two months.
*Rae stuck here tongue out at Amber who just entered the ring*
Amber|Torres
But, sis, don't act like yours didn't involve Jeff Har-
*Raven IMMEDIATELY cuts Amber off*
~Rae~
LADIES & GENTS! You all remember my good friend, Amber. As scrappy and pocket sized as ever and also she's not wrong. Our returns are coincidental, but since the stars aligned, we thought why not strike up the the old Clique. And there may have been more members, but that depends on your memory. It's like Destiny's Child... technically no one chooses to remember any of the old members before Michelle came along-ANYWHO! Being back out here to address you all is been nice. Chills and all that jazz, but I have to go and get ready for our match with these three other chicks and Amber’s grandmother. So thank you all for coming out, and, as always, thank Moi for speaking.
*Raven bows, signaling the band to resume Raven’s entrance music as she and Amber hop out the ring and head up the ramp hand in hand as it fades to a commercial*
Singles Match - Riot Control Rematch
"The Goddess" Amanda Cortez (w/ Rose Cortez) vs. Taralyn Skye
Amanda comes out with her arm in a sling and on crutches, due to an attack from Casey Cortez. As a result, Rose Cortez wrestles the match for Amanda.
The Carter: I don’t see any problems with this audible. Amanda’s clearly not in any condition to compete tonight, so what’s the harm here?
Francine: Plus, not to mention that Amanda’s being only wrestling to remove her debts with Mr. Zeros. She’s made it painfully clear that she doesn’t want to but Rose has for many months now. She’s been reduced to merely as Amanda’s manager. Good to see the tables turn a bit in that situation.
Prof. X: Our fans may have forgotten but Rose is a former Blazin’ Sin Wrestling Women’s Champion. On top of that, she competed in Reina de Reinas Tres this past year.
Francine: She was actually the first one who requested to challenge Fujiko Mine for the Queen of Queens Championship after Riot Control as well. I guess we’ll hear from her later tonight to find out what’s her answer to Rose or anyone’s challenges to her crown.
Prof. X: You have to admit though. A win tonight would look pretty good on her resume if she plans on facing Fujiko in the coming weeks.
Rose opens with a Running Clothesline. Taralyn ducks underneath the blow and Taralyn drops Rose over her knee with a Backbreaker to counter. Rose drops down on her knees as Taralyn hits the ropes. She returns with a Running Bulldog. Rose stood back up with an Atomic Drop to counter, dropping Taralyn onto the ropes in the process. Rose then connects with a Spinning Heel Kick to knock Taralyn down onto the ring apron. Rose wasn’t stopping there as she executes a Snap Release German Suplex on the unprotected ring apron. Taralyn’s body hits the ring apron hits with a sickening thud prior to her body bouncing down to the ringside floor. The referee has no choice but to start the ring out count.
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Taralyn crawled back into the ring right before the count of seven, only for Rose to welcome her back with a Fame-Asser. Taralyn rolled out of the way at the last instant, leaving Rose in a seated position. A quick Enzuigiri was her rebuttal to this exchange, which left Rose flat on her back for the Check Meowt (Jumping Double Knee Drop to opponent’s midsection followed by a standing Moonsault Double Knee Drop) that followed afterwards. Taralyn hooked Rose’s leg into a pin.
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Rose kicking out didn’t discourage Taralyn from continuing. She rolled the Vixen over and trapped her legs into a Boston Crab. Amanda slowly hobbled onto the ring apron and distracted the referee from making the call as Rose remained in the hold. Taralyn released her hold and knocked Amanda to the floor with a Jumping Enzuigiri. This distraction gave Rose the opening she needed to strike Taralyn from behind with a Randy Orton-style Backbreaker. Rose then spun her around and spiked her head into the mat with a Tornado DDT. She opted for a Diving Moonsault but Taralyn rolled out of the way. Taralyn got up holding her knee as the referee rushed over asking if she can continue the match.
Taralyn stood by shaking her head at Rose’s theatrics as Amanda slid into the ring from behind. Amanda struck Taralyn from behind with her crutches to leave her down as she rolled out of the ring and back down on the floor “acting” hurt from her fall. Rose smirks as she see her wife’s hasty exit and gives the referee the thumbs up that she’s able to continue this match. Rose beckons Taralyn to her feet as she holds the back of her head and connects with the Thorn’s Edge (RKO). Rose covers Taralyn for the win.
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Zoey Valentine: “Your winner of this match, Rose Cortez!”
Singles Match
Jade Justice vs. "Tattooed Beauty" Laura Jackson
As the camera came up we see Laura Jackson in her ring gear hands bandaged like she was looking for a fight. She pushed some hair out of her eyes and sighed.
Laura Jackson: You know, I was meant to be fighting Jade Justice here tonight. From what I heard after I threw her ass out of the battle royal she went to management and demanded a match with me. Saying I had disrespected her in her debut and that she had to come to the show and kick my ass. Yet I got here tonight and I was told that was told she had missed her flight.
Laura sighed and looked around.
Laura Jackson: “So yeah I got all dressed up for nothing. So what am I going to be doing next you may ask? After all I put in an impressive effort at Riot Control but have nothing to show for it. At the end of the day that kind of how my career is right now a lot of good work with nothing to show for it so you know what I'm going to say it I'm throwing out the challenge to any champion in this company. I challenge you to face me in the ring. You probably saying that is the default thing to say and do after all we as wrestlers should be calling for title shots but let's be real I not had a proper title shot in forever. So you know what I'm calling out Vi Malkov, Equinox and Senor Vinnie. I'm telling you if you want to impress the fans. Give me a shot and beat me. It's that simple so yeah come at me and give me a fight!”
With that Laura returned to just looking on as the screen turned black.
Three Corners Tag Team Match
"Showstoppin' Senorita" Mariah, and Zora Graysen vs. "The Silver Screen Queen" Crystal Hilton/Christina Rose & Talia Areano vs. The Clique ("The Ultimate Vixen" Raven, and Amber Torres)
This match starts off with Zora Graysen, Crystal Hilton, and Raven starting of the match for their respective teams.
Prof. X: I would like to inform everyone that each member of the three corresponding teams can tag anyone on the opposing corners to force everyone to tag out in unison.
Francine: That’s an interesting dynamic for this match. So if a particular individual would like to avoid being in the ring with another competitor, the only thing they would have to do is tag out to avoid that match-up.
The Carter: I get what you’re driving at, Franny. Zora’s definitely seeing red tonight after what went down between her and Crystal at end of the Women’s Riot Match at Riot Control. It would definitely be in Crystal’s best interest to take advantage of that strategy.
At the sound of the opening bell, Zora immediately goes after Crystal, flooring her with Lou Thesz Press. Crystal quickly threw her off and went towards Raven, but Zora floored her again with a Hair-Pull Backbreaker after grabbing her hair. Raven adds a Running Knee Strike (John Morrison style) to Crystal’s face as she sat in a seated position. Looking to take advantage of this situation, Zora wisely rolls up an unsuspecting Raven into an Inside Cradle.
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Raven kicks her away and into the ropes. Raven sprung back up to her feet and stood ready to connect with the Bitch Kick (Chick Kick). Zora performs a Matrix evasion and responds with a kick of her own. Raven performs a Raetrix (MaTrish) evasion of her own to evade, clearly showing Zora “how it’s done” and retaliates with a Snapmare Driver to the knee. Amber is shown applauding on the ring apron to show support for her bestie.
Raven then dove from the top rope with a Sitout Diving Clothesline to the waking Zora. The ever-opportunistic Silver Screen Queen prevents Raven from taking this further as Crystal floors her with a Diving Reverse DDT before Raven could make the cover. She then connects with the Smell The Roses (Handspring Standing Moonsault) before covering Raven.
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No matter, Crystal turned her attention to Zora and hooked her leg into a pin.
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The same result occurs with Zora kicking out of the pin attempt. Crystal throws a fit in frustration as the referee shook her head. Zora and Raven help calm Crystal down with a Double Gourdbuster. The duo then shot Crystal into the ropes with a Double Irish Whip. Crystal held onto the ropes to hit the brakes and tagged in Mariah before sliding out of the ring. The tag forces Crystal, Raven, and Zora out of the ring while Mariah, Talia, and Amber enter this match.
Prof. X: I’m surprised that the Showstoppin’ Senorita didn’t take the night off, given that it’s her birthday is today (June 25).
Francine: I suppose she sees it as she’s doing what she loves on her birthday and that’s entertaining these fans. That’s enough of a gift for most people.
The Carter: I’d be more than happy to take her out for a good time!
Francine: Get in line. I’m sure she’s got enough horndogs trying to holler at her or trying to slide into her DMs without you adding to the pot.
Mariah entered the ring and immediately went for the Heartbreaker (Sweet Chin Music) to her sister, Amber. Amber stylishly evaded the kick with the Think Again (MaTrish followed by a Dirty Pin; adopted from Raven) and rolled her sister up into a Dirty Pin (with her foot on the ropes) in the process.
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Talia races in and connects with the Solar Shower (Double Foot Stomp) over Amber’s back to break the pin. With both of the Cruz sisters down and in a seated position, Talia struck them both each several times in succession with Rapid Kicks to the Chest to both Amber and Mariah and followed with a Shining Wizard to Amber. Talia then went for a Diving Moonsault from the top rope. Talia then found her flight plans postponed as Mariah got up and positioned herself underneath Talia. From this position, Mariah removed Talia from the top rope by Powerbombing her right on top of Amber’s prone body. Mariah pins both women with a kneeling pin as she doesn’t let go of Talia’s legs.
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The near-fall was prevented as Raven enters the ring and drags Mariah off of both women. Raven then spun around into the Flashing Lights (Chick Kick) from Crystal. Raven rolls out of the ring to recover after the impact. Crystal was unable to pursue Raven as she’s struck with a Bicycle Kick by the incoming Zora Graysen. Crystal stumbled back to her feet as Zora hits the ropes and returns with a Leaping Clothesline. Crystal saves face by propelling Zora overhead and out of the ring. As she’s flying through the air, Zora improvises with a Twisting Hurracanrana to the waking Raven at ringside. Crystal didn’t want to be shown up as she hit the ropes and threw herself out of the ring with a Tope Con Hiro, landing into Zora and Raven at ringside.
Mariah stood back up, only to receive Dashing By '(Shining Wizard to Kneeling opponent) from the waking Amber Torres. The Siren Assassin then turned her attention to Talia Areano with the #BYEFELICIA (Kinshasa). Talia stopped her in her tracks by meeting her halfway at the center of the ring with a Spear. The crowd is on their feet, cheering Talia’s explosives comeback; causing Talia to get fired up in the process. Talia took to the skies and connects with a Standing 450 Splash. She wastes no time going for the pin.
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Mariah removes Talia off of Amber’s body by force in the form of a Release Tiger Suplex. Talia lands in front of the ropes, where Raven tags herself in. This action forces everyone currently in the ring to switch out. Raven didn’t allow Mariah to leave empty handed, so she gifted her with a Half Nelson Facebuster. Raven then turned her attention back to Crystal Hilton and Zora Graysen who were still down at ringside. Raven hastily rolls Crystal back into the ring and dragged her back to her feet for the High Price (Edgecution). Crystal snapped back to life and shoved Raven back into the ropes and caught her on the rebound with Standing C4/Moonsault Side Slam. With the Ultimate Vixen at her feet, Crystal Hilton only had one more thing on her mind - victory. She climbed the nearby turnbuckle and pointed to the heavens before executing the Lights, Camera, Action! (Jack Evans 630 Corkscrew Senton). Right as Crystal was going for the cover, Zora caught her with She Wolf (Snapmare Driver) from behind. Crystal was left out cold as Zora laid over her body in a pin of her own.
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As soon as the match ends, “The Guru" Danielle Bradley rushes the ring and starts wailing on Crystal Hilton with her kendo stick. Talia tries to save her tag team partner, but she eats a Swing For the Fences (baseball-style kendo stick shot to the head) for her trouble. Crystal tries to use the distraction to escape, but Danielle sees her and hooks her arms to take her to Dragon Suplex City with Dragonforce (multiple rolling dragon suplexes). The last suplex tosses Crystal into the corner. The crowd senses that Danielle is ready to run her over with the D-Train, but instead she grabs a microphone and forces Crystal against the turnbuckle with her kendo stick against her throat.
“You think you're hot shit, huh? Silver Screen Queen, huh?! You think you're so great?! Let me ask you a fucking question - WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU, HUH?! WHO - THE FUCK - ARE YOU?!”
Crystal barely gets a whimper out before Danielle continues.
“Nuh-uh, bitch, let me tell you who the fuck you are - you're a Hollywood reject who couldn’t be an extra in Daddy’s Home 2, so you come to MY FUCKING GAME to salvage any sort of meaning in your drab wretched life, and you use ME as a stepping stone to get somewhere you don’t deserve the fucking PRIVILEGE of even sniffing! Your salty ass couldn’t stand me wiping the floor with you at Reina de Reinas, so you fuck me over at BOTH RDR and the Riot Match! Your actions are writing checks that your skills can’t cash, and though you may be the number 1 contender, mark my words - I will become GZWA Women’s Champion before you, BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!”
And if you don’t know…
Danielle lets Crystal go, but as Crystal collapses and is gasping for air, Danielle crushes her head against the turnbuckle with a superkick.
Now you know!
She tosses the microphone out of the ring and heads to the back.
Singles Match
Justin Lockhart vs. "King of Controversy" Genesis (return)
Primetime returns from commercial break with Justin Lockhart standing in the ring, awaiting the arrival of his opponent, the returning “King of Controversy” Genesis. The newly crowned GZWA Tag Team Champions Knightmare INC raced down the entrance ramp and attacked Genesis from behind with the title belts before the match even starts. Justin Lockhart looks as confused as the GZWA Nation looking on as Jayson Heagerty and Chance Justice continued to assault the downed Genesis. Kendall Knight directs traffic as the duo hit Genesis with the Immortal (Belly to back suplex(Jayson)/ Neckbreaker(Chance) combination) and promptly threw Genesis’ body into the ring.
Francine: What is he waiting for? They handed him the win on a silver platter!
Justin Lockhart looks conflicted as the members of Knightmare INC urge him on. Genesis was down on all-fours looking to get up as the referee rung the bell to officially start the match. Justin Lockhart then made his fateful decision. He helped Genesis to his feet - and floored him once more with the Lock Crusher (Miz’s Skull-Crushing Finale). And just like that, Justin Lockhart pinned this returning Superstar.
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Zoey Valentine: Your winner of this match… Justin Lockhart!!
Justin didn’t seem to pleased with himself as he brushed past the members of Knightmare INC and immediately headed backstage.
Francine: I honestly don’t see what the problem is. A win is a win, no matter how it occurs. That’s how it’s going to show up in the record books without any explanation nor Cliff Notes attached.
Two guitar riffs ring out through the arena, and the crowd cheers loudly. warm pink and gold lights swirl around the arena.
I’m calling you...from the future…to let you know we made a mistake...
The lights over the ring go out completely, giving the arena the appearance of a dance club.
And there’s a fog from the past that’s giving me such a headache…
The lights fade for a moment, and then kick back in as Patrick Stump’s vocals wash over the arena.
And I'm back with a madness
I'm a champion of the people who don't believe in champions
I got nothing but dreams inside, I got nothing but dreams
I'm just young enough to still believe, still believe
But young enough not to know what to believe in
Young enough not to know what to believe in, yeah
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I'm a champion of the people who don't believe in champions
I got nothing but dreams inside, I got nothing but dreams
I'm just young enough to still believe, still believe
But young enough not to know what to believe in
Young enough not to know what to believe in, yeah
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At the top of one of the crowd entrances, one Fujiko Mine appears. The camera focuses on her as she looks out at the fans surrounding her. The imposing Xena stands behind her. On her left shoulder is the FGA Pride Championship. On the right is the GZWA Queen of Queens championship. The nearest fans wave to catch her attention; Fujiko slaps some hands as she makes her way through the crowd and down to the ring.
If I can live through this
If I can live through this
If I can live through this…
If I can live through this…
Fujiko stops where she is, and throws her hands straight up in the air. All the lights in the arena go bright, and she yells out along with the song and the crowd…
“I CAN DO ANYTHING!!”
She continues moving towards the ring, and as the lyric comes back around, she repeats the previous motion. Fujiko reaches the ringside area, and follows it up with a graceful handspring onto and over the guardrail. She quickly runs up the steps, then hops onto the top turnbuckle. Xena clears the guardrail behind her, and a single spotlight converges on the woman known as the Apex Goddess.
Fujiko poses on the top turnbuckle, her hands outstretched over her head and her eyes closed. Xena holds up her championship from outside the ring. Some fans toss blue and yellow streamers in, which cascade over her, around her, and into the ring. The lights return to normal. She gets down off the top turnbuckle, and removes the streamers from her person. She is handed a microphone, and smirks as the GZWA faithful await her first words. A fairly large “Fujiko” chant ripples through the crowd, and she nods in acknowledgment of that before speaking.
Fujiko Mine: ...Thank you.
The supporters in the crowd cheer loudly. She reaches over and takes the Queen of Queens championship from Xena, holding it in her free hand.
Fujiko Mine: Honestly, thank you. I could not have gotten this…
She holds the title high.
Fujiko Mine: Without the support of all of you.
She brings it down and slings it over her shoulder. Another “Fujiko” chant starts up, with some “Queen of Queens” peppered in. It brings a smile to her face.
Fujiko Mine: But I also want to thank the GZWA Womens champion, Vi Malkov.
A mixed reaction at the mention of the former Queen of Queens champion.
Fujiko Mine: Because she kept an iron grip on this title, and presented me with one of the greatest challenges of my career. She did what she could to try and neutralize me from the get-go, and with anyone else...it might’ve worked.
She shakes her head.
Fujiko Mine: But I’m not anyone. I am Fujiko Mine, and I stand here as your Reinas Tres winner, and the first person to defeat Vi Malkov in GZWA. That makes me your NEW Queen of Queens champion!
More cheers from the crowd.
Fujiko Mine: But the journey’s just begun. Winning this championship was just the start. Toppling Vi was incredibly difficult, but I think even harder will be trying to hold onto this championship as long as she did. It is my sincere desire to make my reign as Queen of Queens champion the most memorable thing this GZWA audience will experience. I will take on whomever thinks that they can take this from me, and I will turn them away empty handed. I will hold onto this, not only to honor Vi, but to honor it and this company. For them, I will be the greatest Queen of Queens you will ever see. So with that…
Fujiko cannot conceal the smile on her face.
Fujiko Mine: Let the challenges commence. The Apex Goddess awaits…
She tosses the mic back to the announcer, as “Champion” by Fall out Boy plays over the system again.
Singles Match
"The Beautiful Dragon" Mei Long vs. The Grand Zabrina
Prof. X: The Grand Zabrina turned a lot of heads during the Women’s Riot Match at Riot Control with her performance in that match.
Francine: Yeah, seems like she can go a long way if she doesn’t find herself getting spanked on every other broadcast. I would love to see more of this competitive fire from her in the future.
The Carter: Wait, hold up there a second… I’m not going to agree with not spanking her. I mean she doesn’t always be on the best behavior in and out of the ring.
Francine: Of course a horn dog like you would want to keep seeing a woman degrading herself like that.
Prof. X: The Grand Zabrina was one of the the women who had a hand in eliminating the returning Mei Long in the Women’s Riot match. I’m anxious to see how she fares against the former record-setting Women’s Champion in a 1-on-1 contest tonight.
At the sound of the opening bell, both women greet each other in the middle of the ring and shook hands out of respect. Everyone could see it written all over The Grand Zabrina’s face as she is starstruck and more than excited and eager to get things started against the Beautiful Dragon. Both women start the match off by engaging into a traditional lock-up. Zabrina won that tie-up exchange and cradled Mei Long’s head within a Side Headlock. The Beautiful Dragon wasn’t going to make things that easy for her. Mei shots Zabrina into the corner with an Irish whip to free herself. Mei Long sprints behind her to pursue her adversary, only for Zabrina to leapfrog over the incoming Mei after jumping off the turnbuckle in front of her. Zabrina then caught Mei Long by surprise as she dropped her to the mat with a Split-legged Sunset Flip to pin her down.
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The Beautiful Dragon escaped this situation and turned around into her favor as she applied a Cross Armbreaker. The Grand Zabrina then demonstrated her own resourcefulness by turning this situation around with a School Boy to pin Mei Long’s shoulders to the mat once again.
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The Beautiful Dragon escapes another pin attempt by kicking The Grand Zabrina back and out of the pinning position. The Grand Zabrina stumbles backwards from the blow and whiplashes into the corner before falling in front of the corner onto all fours. When Zabrina attempted to stand back up, Mei Long was right there, connecting with a Shining Wizard. The Beautiful Dragon then follows through with a Diving Moonsault from out of the corner. The Grand Zabrina moves out of the way at the last moment, causing Mei Long to hit nothing but canvas. This opening gave Zabrina the opportunity to connect with the Zabby Shock (Wheelbarrow Bulldog) as Mei Long attempts to get back up - mirroring their earlier exchange.
The Grand Zabrina proceeded to apply the Lancaster Dungeon (Carmella’s Code of Silence / Modified Figure-Four Headscissors combination) to the grounded Beautiful Dragon. The Beautiful Dragon found herself in a compromising situation as she couldn’t reach the ropes. Mei Long couldn’t reach the ropes, true, but her veteran experience gave her another means out of this predicament. Mei Long rolled their bodies over to leave Zabrina flat on her stomach with the hold still applied. This position allowed Mei Long the means to escape by performing a handstand to return to a vertical base. Confused, the Grand Zabrina stood up, only to receive the full force of the Dragon Kiss (Spinning Windmill Kick to the Face) as Mei Long’s kick struck her over the back of her head. Mei Long laid across her body, hooking her leg into a pin as the referee made the count.
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Main Event: GZWA Television Championship Match
"High Spot Hero" Equinox (champion) vs. "The Curse" Brother Zachariah
Prof. X: Tonight’s broadcast opened with the GZWA Tag Team Championships on the line and we’re going to end with the Television Championship on the line as promised.
Francine: The question is that we already saw one set of titles change hands. Are we going to see the Television Championship around the waist of a new champion at the end of tonight’s main event?
The Carter: Brother Zachariah had Equinox’s number during Riot Control. There’s no denying that. It’s only natural that they want to even the score here tonight.
At the sound of the opening bell, Equinox goes straight to business by opening with a Black Mass Kick to start off this match as payback from what transpired at Riot Control. Brother Zachariah caught foot in motion and spun Nox back around. The Curse then applied Dragon Sleeper from behind the High Spot Hero. Equinox wasn’t going to give up the ghost without a fight. He kicks off nearby turnbuckle to free himself and counters with a Rising Revolution (Corkscrew Flipping Neckbreaker) after performing a Whisper in the Wind-like twist out of the corner all in one smooth motion. With Brother Zachariah down on the mat, Equinox went for the Dark Kingdom (Swanton Bomb) to end this match in a promptly manner. To Equinox’s dismay, Zachariah grabs the nearby official and shoves the referee into the ropes to stagger Nox on the top rope. From here, the Curse lived up to his namesake as he shook off the cobwebs and sent the High Spot Hero crashing through the announcers’ table with a Hellfire Chokeslam (Single Arm Chokeslam) from the ring apron. Much like the scene at Riot Control, Equinox is left laid out among the debris of the broken table while Brother Zachariah rolled back into the ring as the referee began the ring out count.
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Equinox crawls back into the ring right before the count of 9. Brother Zachariah greets his adversary with a Butterfly Suplex after Equinox crawled back into the ring. From here, Zachariah helps Equinox back to his feet once more with a Death From Above (Arm Twist Ropewalk into Flying Knee Strike). This form of pleasantry wasn’t received by Equinox as the Television Champion caught the Curse onto his shoulders and spiked Zachariah into the mat with a Cartwheel Death Valley Driver to counter. Equinox took a moment to get a breather, but went back on offense as he went out onto the ring apron. He launched himself back into the ring with the SURPRISE!! (Springboard DDT ala Johnny Gargano), but he found himself in the same predicament as Zachariah mere moments prior. Zachariah caught him out of the air and threw him overhead into a Northern Lights Suplex. Zachariah is looking to take the win here as he bridges his body into a pin upon impact.
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TWO…
THRE---NO!!!
Equinox kipped up to his feet and used his own body weight as a weapon with a Jumping Double Foot Stomp to Brother Zachariah’s chest. While Brother Zachariah was gasping for air, Equinox is the first competitor back to their feet. He hits the ropes and leapfrogs over the waking Curse with a Running Inverted Frankensteiner. Brother Zachariah counters with an Inverted Electric Chair Drop, only to reel him back in for the Brimstone Piledriver (Sit-out Tombstone w/leg hooking pin). Equinox could sense that the end was near and his instincts of self-preservation immediately kick in - literally and figuratively. In this case, that taking the form of Equinox kneeing Brother Zachariah in the head repeatedly to prevent this maneuver from transpiring. The fruits of this labor paid off as Brother Zachariah involuntarily releases Equinox, allowing him to flip back to his feet.
Equinox hung onto Zachariah’s wrist going for a Rainmaker set up as he reeled the Curse back in. Instead, the High Spot Hero surprised Zachariah and the GZWA Nation collectively with a standing Spanish Fly to leave Zachariah flat on the mat. Without further adieu, Equinox climbed the turnbuckle and finished Zachariah off with the Dark Kingdom (Swanton Bomb). Equinox hooked Brother Zachariah's leg and held his hand up as he counted along with the referee.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!!!
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THREE!!!
Zoey Valentine: Your winner and STILL GZWA Television Champion, Equinox!
Prof. X: There you have it, folks. Equinox has been the Television Champion for 190 days and counting with this reign showing no signs of slowing down. The question from here is who's going to step up against the High Spot Hero next?
Francine: Unfortunately, we're not going to get the answer to that question tonight. We're out of time, GZWA fans. Stay tuned for ReAction!
Prof. X: There you have it, folks. Equinox has been the Television Champion for 190 days and counting with this reign showing no signs of slowing down. The question from here is who's going to step up against the High Spot Hero next?
Francine: Unfortunately, we're not going to get the answer to that question tonight. We're out of time, GZWA fans. Stay tuned for ReAction!
