The crowd is alive with energy inside of Sam's Town in Las Vegas, Nevada. The camera scans around the capacity crowd, cheering and waving while holding up signs for their favorites.
A spotlight begins to shine and the crowd cheers as ring announcer Justin Decent steps out onto the stage. The handsome exhibitionist jogs out to the ring, slapping hands to the fans who reach out to him.
He is handed the microphone by Jason Adams as he runs up the ring steps and climbs inside of the six-sided SCW ring and walks around, pumping his fist in the air to the tune of the crowd's chants;
"SCW!"
Justin then hops up onto the corner turnbuckle and smiles, looking out around the building, at all of the fans filling the rows of seats around the building itself. He drops back down and takes his place in the center of the ring and brings the microphone up to his lips.
"SCW!"
"SCW!"
Justin: Hello everyone and welcome to Sam's Town in Las Vegas, Nevada, and welcome to Sin City Wrestling "Climax Control"!
The crowd cheers!
Justin: Please welcome the Hostess With the Mostess for "Climax Control" -- Miss Amanda Hugginkiss!
The crowd cheers and applauds as a spotlight shines center stage, and illuminates Amanda Hugginkiss. She is dressed in a sequined gown with long, cascading hair. The beat of the music starts, as she snaps her fingers along to it.
Amanda: Never know how much I want one
Make it pretty
I would lie down on the table
Everybody want a hot twat
It's something that I'm set on doing
Now man listen when I drink too much and I yell
My plastic surgeon outta sign
That's what this is right at home in the spotlight
Where's my man meat
Never know how much I'd spend
When I look down into my panties
I wanna see a warm and fuzzy new friend
I want a beaver
So I can keep on the light
Beaver!
My new kitty
Wet and pink and hopefully tight
Let them cut my right down the front
I cannot wait until I'm able
To slide a penis in and out of my c***
I need a beaver
It makes a lady glamorous
But I don't want no ugly front butt
I want a picture perfect p**s
And you aint' gonna change my mind
Someday soon my man will be screwing
Me in my new vagina
Not the behind
Shiny new beaver
BEAVER with low mileage
Breathe in that new car smell
A work of art as fine as this
It's such a great designer vagina
That I feel guilty when I'm taking a piss
I love my beaver
Beaver give it kisses dont'cha worry it doesn't bite
I miss my weiner
What a lousy way to learn
Beaver I kept my receipt
Hope it's not too late to return
The song stops and the spotlight fades slowly as the crowd applauds and cheers, whistles and laughs at the performance.
Simone: Hello everyone and welcome to Climax Control where tonight, we will determine the final four teams that will be advancing to the Quarter-Finals of the 2021 Blast From the Past Memorial!
Adams: Breathe, Bel! That was a mouthful!
Simone: It all begins tonight with singles competition. Miles "Milo" Kasey is one of the most promising of young Superstars on the roster and tonight he faces that psychopath slasher, Jack'd the Ripper!
Adams: Then it's our first tourney match of the night! Joshua Acquin is back and he's teaming with 'Little Miss Sunshine' Sammi Marlowe! They'll be up against "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart and Maki!
Simone: Then Despayre returns for the first time in two years to team with Amber Ryans. Their opponents look to be the formidable combination of Krystal Wolfe and SCU's Mark Cross!
Adams: Johanna Krieger has no interest in the Roulette title. She's after bigger and better things and she starts tonight going against Violet Amelia Holt!
Simone: Another opening round match in a Clash of Champions when the Internet Champion Agostino Romano teams with the hall of Famer Mercedes Vargas to go up against one-half of the World Tag Team Champions Coby Quik and Candy!
Adams: Then the final opening round match as Jake "The Artist Formerly Known As Rage" Sullivan returns to SCW to team with Seleana Zdunich! They go up against Senor Vinnie and Alicia Lukas!
Simone: And in tonight's Main Event for the Roulette Championship! Cassian Reed looks to silence his critics and continue with his self-love by challenging Brother David Shepherd for the prestigious Roulette Championship! All this and more on SCW Climax Control!
Justin: The following contest is for one fall, introducing first...
The haunting melody of "MELONCHOLIA" plays and there is now a dead silence in the building as the gargantuan figure of Jack'd the Ripper steps out onto the stage. He is wearing an old fashioned bowler hat that hides his features in shadow, and an ankle-length, black leather trench. In his left hand he is gripping a medical bag and all eyes follow him as he begins his walk down toward the ring.
Justin: From the district of Whitechapel in London, England! This is Jack'd the Ripper!
Nothing. No cheers. No boos. An awed and unsettling hush has fallen over everyone as Jack'd the Ripper arrives at ringside and he sets his medical bag on the ring apron. He opens it, reaching in and pulling out a pair of leather gloves which he slips on before removing first his jacket to reveal a powerful physique, then finally, and slowly, his hat. Dreads spill out over his broad shoulders and he stares into the ring with wide, vacant eyes. He then JUMPS up onto the apron, and steps OVER the ropes and into the ring where he stares at the referee and suddenly breaks out into a ghoulish grin.
Justin: And his opponent.
"Firestarter" by The Prodigy starts pumping through the speakers as Miles Kasey bops out onto the ramp in rhythm with the beat.
Justin: From Manchester, England, he is Miles Kasey!
He bounces in place twice before bolting towards the ring, sliding under the bottom rope, running into the adjacent ropes and handstand springboarding backwards into a superhero pose as the fans go crazy!
Summers is standing in the center of the ring while seeing if both men were ready to proceed. Both men nod their heads as Summers signals toward the time keeper to ring the bell.
DING DING DING!
Right as the bell sounds, Jack steps out of his corner while holding his hand up into the air. Miles gets right up next to him and tries to touch his hand. Jack continues to taunt him until Miles kicks him square in the midsection. Jack slumps over as Miles quickly drops to a seated position and fires off a quick uppercut. The shot rocks Jack a little as Miles comes bounding off the ropes and knocks the big man down with a swinging heel kick. Jack drops to the canvas as Miles follows up the kick with a standing moonsault as he lands right on top of him. Miles doesn't go for the pin right away as he picks Jack up off the canvas.
Simone: Miles is coming out fast in this match.
Adams: I feel that Jack is going to take this match over.
Miles hooks his arm around Jack's neck but Jack blocks the attempt. He shoots Miles over his back with a back body drop. Miles lands hard on his back as Jack leaps up into the air before dropping his leg down across the throat. Jack is quickly back up to his feet as he pulls Miles up to his feet before lifting him high into the air. Miles is trying fight back until Jack drops him down across his shoulders before slamming him right back down onto the canvas. Jack immediately goes for the cover.
ONE!
TW......
Jack pulls Miles up by the head while breaking the count from Summers. A sly smirk appears on Jack's face as he drags Miles over to the corner. Miles is in a seated position as Jack begins to stomp a mudhole into Miles.
Adams: What did I tell you Belly?
Simone: Don't call me Belly.
Jack continues to stomp Miles before pressing his foot into his throat. Miles is trying to fight back as Jack backs away from him. He then comes charging at him looking to slam his knee into Miles. At the last split second, Miles manages to move out of the way as Jack's knee hits the turnbuckle hard. He backs up a bit while hobbling on his knee. Miles comes bouncing off the ropes and connects with a reverse neckbreaker. Miles then covers Jack quickly as Summers slides into position.
ONE!
TW.....
Jack powers himself out by shooting Miles halfway across the ring. Miles lands on his chest before pushing himself back up to a kneeling position. Jack gets back up to his feet. He wiggles his knee before running towards Miles. Miles rolls under the kick attempt before catching Jack with a headscissor. Miles tries to fling him but Jack stops him mid move before dropping him down in a sitting powerbomb.
Simone: Jack is really punishing Miles here.
Adams: Milo needs to find away to fight back.
Jack gets back up to his feet while running towards the ropes. Miles drops down beneath him as Jack steps over him while running to the other side. As he rebounds off the ropes, Miles quickly jumps up to his feet before dropping Jack with a picture perfect dropkick. Miles rolls onto his knees as Jack is doing the same. Both men stand up as they collide once again in the center of the ring. Jack gains the upper hand by tossing Miles halfway across the ring. Miles is using to ring ropes to help him back up to his feet.
Jack comes running towards him looking to clothesline him out of the ring. At the last possible second, Miles drops down while pulling the ropes down as Jack falls out of the ring. Jack is slowly getting back up to his feet as Miles vaults himself over the ropes and lands right on top of Jack. Miles is right back up to his feet as he slams Jack back first into the barricade. Miles then proceeds to stomp Jack into oblivion as Miles leaps up onto the ring apron. Jack slowly gets up slowly as Miles leaps off the apron looking to connect with a clothesline.
Summers is telling both men to get back into the ring as Jack caught Miles in midair and drops him chest first onto the barricade.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Summers begins to count as Jack wraps Miles arm around him before driving him back first into the apron.
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
Summers continues to count while ordering both men to get back into the ring. Jack rolls himself into the ring then right back out just to break up the count.
Simone: I knew these guys would spill out onto the floor eventually.
Jack tells Summers to shut up as he picks Miles up off the floor. Summers is telling both men to get into the ring. Jack looks at Summers before throwing Miles right into the barricade. Jack starts stomping him once again as Summers is restarting his count.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Jack pulls Miles up onto his feet and looks to shoot him off towards the steel ring steps. Miles leaps onto the steps before catching Jack with a swift kick to his face.
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
SEVEN!
Jack staggers backward as Miles leaps up and connects with a front dropkick. Jack staggers some more as Miles rolls back into the ring. He sprints toward the other side of the ring but as he bounces off them. Jack enters into the ring and nearly catches Miles with a strong clothesline. Jack quickly drops into a pinning attempt.
ONE!
TW....
Miles kicks his legs out as Jack screams at Summers. He is telling him to count faster before turning back towards Miles. Jack grabs a hold of Miles' arm and shoots him towards the corner. Jack follows it up with a corner clothesline. Jack keeps Miles from drooping down as he places his hand under Miles' right arm before throwing Miles across the ring. The landing was a little rough as he rolls into a seated position in the corner.
Jack smirks before charging at him and connects with a running knee. The smashing of his knee causes Miles' head to whiplash back. Jack heads back to the corner as he looks to connect with another running knee. As he is doing so, Miles pulls himself up to the top rope. Jack comes charging once again but Miles comes flying off the top rope with a blockbuster type move. Without hesitation, Miles quickly goes for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner Miles Kasey
Miles starts to celebrate as Summers raises his hand high into the air.
Simone: Miles pulled it off.
Adams: Miles has beat the goliath Jack.
The SCWTron turns on as it begins a message from GM Brooke Saxon from earlier in the day at the start of SCU Ep 85.
Brooke: I came out here to inform everyone that starting right now. SCW kicks off the first ever Sin City Spring Cleaning. From now till Blaze Of Glory all SCW, SCU, GRIME merchandise will be for sale.
But on top of that, some of the superstars from all three companies will have personal items for sale. One top of that, the money that It's generated during the spring cleaning will be donated to local businesses here in Las Vegas. GRIME and SCU are at war. Mark Ward and Christan Underwood may not always agree on things. One thing we all agree on is to pay it forward.
The businesses in need are the same ones that always supported the wrestling business in Vegas. They need help, we want to help them anyway we can. A free show is nice but at the end of the day. That won't help keep them in business.
I wanted to come here in person to share this information with you all as this all starts right now. So feel free to take advantage of the deals at the SCU Shop... Gianni, I know this is an SCU show so GRIME's now allowed to have a shop inside... Maybe I suggest a mobile shop, a small truck you can park in front of the arena to sell some GRIME merch at the shows. Just a thought.
The SCWTron cuts off the SCU segment with Brooke Saxon to a live shot of Brooke Saxon in her office.
Brooke: One thing I wanted to add is that London Underground's Daniel J Morgan and I had a meeting about this and he has decided to allow a live auction to take place at the Golden Ring Casino. The date will be 30 days from now on the 21st of March.
The money raised during this SCW Spring Cleaning will be collected and handled by Mackenzie Page and Charlotte Elliot. Once everything is tallied up. They will then equally divide it up then begin the process to disturb the money to the local business in Las Vegas.
The auction will feature personal things the superstars wish to donate to the cause. I have reached out to past stars to help out and some will sign rare and old merch for us to auction off. I'm looking forward to seeing what else will be auctioned off, what will go straight for sale. To start things off on behalf of SCW. Once this Climax Control ends. The SCW website will be selling raffle tickets for One dollar. On the 21st of March we will pick a winner. The winner will win two tickets to Blaze Of Glory the following week. That's it for now, till next time Sin City!
SCWTron shuts off
The giant Tron screen scene shifts backstage where the roving cameraman has his camera focused on Bill Barnhart, and his wife-manager Bea Barnhart, as they are walking around the backstage area. Bill is in his normal wrestling attire and Bea is wearing her trademarked blue dress she uses when serving as the Manager for Bill.
Bea: Bill I'm pissed off big time! Here we are on February 21, 2021, at Climax Control 292, and I've yet to be placed on a card to wrestle in 2021! For sure when I finally get on a card to wrestle all my pent up frustration and anger is going to be unleashed on my opponent!
Bill: Uh, Bea, I know how you feel as stuff like that has happened to me before. Let it go. Focus your energy on serving as my Manager in my corner with Maki as my partner in the Blast From The Past Tournament. With so many incidents of interference in matches, and attacks on wrestlers, to influence the outcome of matches, I need you fully focused on our match. You can rant to me after the match and I'll give you my full attention.
Bea: Sorry Bill. I know you and Maki will be successful. I know what Maki is capable of since we had one match against each other and she defeated me by pinfall.
Bill: I'm fortunate to have you in my corner as my Manager and I'm fortunate to have a great tag team partner with Maki on my team. I'm confident our team will win the Blast From The Past Tournament.
Bill and Bea continue down the hallways in the backstage area and the cameraman keeps focused on them for a short time. When the duo turn into an area where non-wrestling personnel are not allowed the cameraman turns off his camera and the screen goes black.
Justin: The following match is scheduled for one fall and is a first round qualifying match for the Blast From The Past Tournament!!!
Raise Your Glass by Pink hits the speakers and we see Bill Barnhart walk out from the backstage area holding a pink glass chalice in his hand. He is followed by his wife and Manager, Bea Barnhart, who is leading their English Bulldog Iris by a pink leash attached to her pink diamond-studded collar. When the song comes to the lyrics RAISE YOUR GLASS Bill Barnhart raises the chalice into the air. The crowd gives a mixed reaction to Barnhart. The three make their way to the ring where Bill hands the chalice to Bea so she can keep watch on it until the match is over. Bill enters the ring then walks around the ring playing the crowd before settling into a corner.
Justin: Accompanied to the ring by his manager Bea Barnhart!! Standing in at 6'4 and weighing in at 240 pounds!! Hailing from Lawrenceville, Georgia!! Bill Barnhart!!!!
Sick Individual from Halestorm hits as Bill's tag team partner walks out to the ring in her usual antics, causing Bill to look at her and frowns as he does not know what to make of his tag partner
Justin: Standing in at 5'10 and weighing in 155 pounds!! Hailing from Brighton, England!! Maki!!!!!
Judas Hits the PA as Joshua walks out from the back with boos from the crowd. As he walks slowly to the ring he avoids all contact from fans. Once in the ring he goes up to the middle rope of the turnbuckle, drawing boos from the crowd as he holds up his arms.
Justin: Standing in at 6'3 and weighing in at 227 pounds!!! Hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada!!! Joshua Acquin!!!
"Invincible by Hedley begins to play as a familiar redhead walks out onto the stage of the show where she stops and looks over the crowds who begin to chant her name as Justin brings the microphone to his lips.
Justin: Introducing from Houston Texas, she has been known as SCW's sweetheart, she is Sam Marlowe!
Sam raises her arms as she is introduced. Heading to the ring, she plays to the fans, slapping hands and posing with others. Finally she climbs the stairs to the ring apron and lays herself across the middle rope and blows a kiss to the camera and then rolls inside the ring. Walking towards the corner, she unzips her short jacket and pulls it off. Handing it to ringside staff, she turns and begins stretching out for the match as she watches her opponents.
DING DING DING!
Joshua Acquin and Bill Barnhart start off the match, two veteran wrestlers that have obtained championship belts in this company as well as others. The two start off with a collar elbow tieup before Acquin manages to get Bill in a standing side headlock before being pushed into the ropes by the slightly bigger and heavier Bill. Then Acquin gets whipped into the ropes as he ducks a clothesline from Bill Barnhart and executes a high knee to the face of Bill that drops him to the canvas. Bill quickly rolls out of the ring to catch a breather as Acquin follows him to the outside as he stands on the ring apron, measuring Bill for a Double Axhandle from behind.
Simone: Ah come on!!! That's not right!!!
Bea steps in front of Bill at the last moment, forcing Acquin to stop the move or hit the woman. Something that he of course would not do. Bill turns around and grabs his wife and holds her in front of him while shouting towards Drew Patton to warn Acquin not to hit his wife, causing the ref to tell Drew to get back in the ring.
Adams: This isn't right, but I am glad that Joshua didn't go with the move.
Simone: True, but she completely stopped the momentum of the team of Joshua and Samantha Marlowe.
Acquin stands in the middle of the ring, focused upon Bill to get back into the ring. Bill slowly gets on the ring apron, telling Drew that Acquin needs to give him enough space so that he can enter the ring. Causing Acquin to smile and signal for him to enter the ring as Bill slowly is about to step through the ropes, only to jump back on the floor as he sees Acquin move towards him.
Bill: This is unfair!! I am not even allowed to enter the ring!!!
Bill is jaw yapping with some fans as Acquin gets out of the ring and grabs Bill from behind and rolls him back in the ring as he quickly follows him into the ring as well. Only to have Bill wait for him as he drives series of kicks to the back before using a knee drop to the lower back of Acquin before backing off as Drew starts to warn him to back off as Drew was too close into the ropes.
Simone: Tough break for Joshua, he thought he had a momentum against Bill
Adams: But that's the savvy veteran Bill Barnhart for ya. Always thinking of how to turn a situation back into his favour.
Bill pushes past Drew after hearing the comments from the official. He grabs the head of Joshua and lifts him up before pushing him into the turnbuckles. There he executes an Irish Whip into the other corner and follows it up with a running clothesline into the corner. Only to have Joshua to sidestep at the final moment as that sends Bill sternum first into the turnbuckles before staggering backwards because of the impact. There Joshua follows it up with a running clothesline that drops Bill. Joshua senses he has got the momentum back in his favour and climbs the second turnbuckle for a fist drop to the face of Bill and hits him with it before going for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
Bill gets his shoulder off on time as Joshua grabs him by the head and pulls him up to his feet, there he grabs him and moves Bill into the Abdominal Stretch in the middle of the ring as he uses all of his strength to get a submission over the bigger Bill Barnhart.
Adams: Good move, trying to zap the strength away from the bigger man.
Bill is trying to break from the hold, but is not able to as Joshua has got the hold locked in tight. Drew is there trying to check in on him to see whether Bill is willing to give in, but Bill refuses. Telling Drew that Acquin is pulling him by the hair
Adams: What hair????
Simone: And how is that possible?? Drew is checking on both men and has a clear view that it's not the case!!!
Bill is trying to reach for the corner where Maki is standing, but she is just too far away from him. Bill is slowly fading as Drew grabs the free arm of Bill to check on him. But suddenly moves towards the edge of the ring
Simone: OH no, not her again!!!
Bea is now standing on the ring apron, complaining about that her shoe had fallen off or something as she is asking whether Drew could help her with her shoe. Meanwhile inside the ring we see Bill tap to Joshua's arm as that gives him the idea he has won and lets go off the hold. He turns around and sees what is going on before turning around and sees Bill Charging in on him. Both men execute a clothesline as both men are down to the canvas.
Adams: That's a tough break for Joshua, he thought he had won!!!
Simone: But didn't because of the interference of Bea.
We see Drew starting the ten count on both men as both Maki and Samantha Marlowe are on the ring apron and waiting for a tag.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Drew and Bill are both starting to crawl over towards their corner slowly, causing both Bombshells to be eager to get into the ring.
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
Both men tag in Maki and Sam in at the same moment, Sam and Maki run in as Sam gets the upper hand early after ducking a clothesline from the bigger Maki. She runs to the other side of the ropes and hits a flying forearm as that staggers the bigger woman a little. Sam follows it up with a standing dropkick but Maki remains standing. Sam grabs her by the arm and sets her up for an Irish Whip, but Maki reverses it and sets Sam up for a big boot to the face as this causes Sam to drop to the canvas with the back of her head hitting the canvas hard. Maki goes for the cover
ONE!
But Sam is resilient as she gets her shoulder off the canvas at the count of one, Maki looks at Drew before grabbing the hair of Sam and drives her elbow a few times into the forehead of Sam before pushing her back on her back and goes for another cover.
ONE!
Again Sam gets her shoulder off, irritating Maki as she grabs her opponent by the hair and whips her into the ropes. Setting her up for a Powerbomb, but Samantha manages to escape the grip and hits a Hurricanrana on the bigger Bombshell and hooks both legs for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
Maki kicks out with authority, both Bombshells get up at the same time as Samantha runs the ropes and ducks a clothesline and reaches for the arm after ducking the move and jumps upwards as her legs grab Maki's other arm and uses all of her weight to get Maki off balance into a pinning combination.
ONE!
TWO!
Maki manages to get her out of the pinning predicament as the former multi Bombshell champion already got back to her feet and runs to the ropes once more as she sets herself up for a Lou Thesz Press on Maki. Who catches her in mid air a spinning Heel Kick to the midsection as that causes Sam to drop to canvas holding on to her midsection in pain. Maki grabs Sam by the hair as she pulls her up to her feet before going for her finishing move.
Simone: Makihouse Kick coming up!!!
Adams: NO!!!!
Sam ducks the kick that would definitely secure a pinfall, grabbing Maki and hits a schoolgirl rollup on the bigger opponent.
ONE!
TWO!
THR..
Maki kicks out with authority, causing Sam to be slingshot towards her corner as Joshua tags himself in as Drew shows the signal for the tag. Forcing Bill to enter the ring as well as both men charge in on each other. Both men are now pounding away at each other's faces before Acquin blocks a punch of Bill and whips him in the ropes. He sets Bill up for a Back Body Drop, but Bill stops right in front of Acquin and grabs him by the waist. Lifting him up for a big time Powerbomb and goes for the cover
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winners of the match by pinfall!! The team of Bill Barnhart and Maki!!!!!
Bill rolls out of the ring and smiles at Acquin before lifting his arms up in the air in victory.
The camera moves backstage to see one half of the Mixed Tag Team champions, Mikah walking down the hallway with a turquoise gift bag wrapped around something that resembled a bottle with a pretty gold ribbon tied around the neck to keep the bag on. And in her other hand is her phone, her eyes on the phone and not where she was going.
Despayre: Miiiiiikahhhhhh!
The shrill and childlike glee of the call tears her away from her phone as down the hall dashes Despayre at top speed, right in her direction! He begins to skip around her in a wide circle.
Despayre: I get to wrestle! I get to wrestle!
He sings in a sing-song voice. It takes her about four seconds to recover from the slight jump she'd experienced at his call of her name. The emotion is soon replaced with a smile.
Mikah: I saw!
She smiles again at him before carefully moving the bottle behind her.
Mikah: I really hope you shut that annoying opponent of yours up.
She smirks a little at him.
Mikah: But I already know that you will.
Despayre turns all bashful and waves a hand at her in a silent "oh g'wan gesture. He fiddles and rocks back and forth on the balls of his feet as he claps his hands together, barely able to contain his excitement.
Despayre: I hope so too! Although I'm worried. You already won your first round match. If I win mine...
He looks back and forth, then over his shoulder before he cups a hand over his mouth to stage whisper.
Despayre: What happens if next round our teams have to face each other?
She presses her lips together, thinking about that possible outcome.
Mikah: I have thought about that possibility...
She looks at him before looking down the hallway before looking back at him.
Mikah: But I have high hopes that it won't happen. Call it a feeling.
She winks at him.
Mikah: Plus, I have you picked to win.
Despayre: I'll TAKE that as a vote of confidence!
Despayre then surprises her by enveloping her in one of his patented 'teddy bear' hugs before he separates himself. He turns and runs off camera.
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see Jessie Salco in her element, namely listening to heavy metal music and in this case it's the single song "Unholy Graves", taken from the upcoming album "From the Sulphur Depths" by the Italian Death Metal Band "Helsalve".
Jessie: Man, if this track is any indication about that rest of the album then I'm definitely pre-ordering it.
Pussy: Something good on Bandcamp?
Jessie looks up and sees Pussy Willow ready for an interview.
Jessie: Pretty much, you're here about the incident with Char Kwan, right?
Pussy: Got it in.........
Before Jessie could give a response, Mr. Chalmers, Kiara and Char Kwan enters the picture as his hands are folded together underneath his chin. Mr. Chalmers takes a second to look at Jessie Salco before looking at Pussy Willow.
Mr. Chalmers: Why would you waste all your energy talking to this thing?
Mr. Chalmers makes a motion toward Jessie as Pussy looks at him.
Pussy: What is your deal?
Pussy asks while looking in the direction of Char. Char's eyes narrow on Jessie as Mr. Chalmers shakes his head.
Mr. Chalmers: Do you have any idea how stupid you sound? My client doesn't have to answer any of these silly questions. Now you had better keep your head.
Mr. Chalmers says while pointing his finger in the direction of Jessie. Char takes one step toward her while keeping her gaze on her.
Char: Tick tock
Char says while moving her finger back and forth. She continues to stare at Jessie as Mr. Chalmers places his hand on top of her shoulder.
Jessie: Is that supposed to scare me?
Jessie asks as she rolls her eyes before stepping up to Char.
Jessie: I get it, you're mad that I interfered in your match against Evie, but do you really think you could've beaten Evie without my help?
Jessie asks but doesn't wait for an answer.
Jessie: No, you couldn't, you couldn't beat Evie if she were recovering from the fucking coronavirus! And since I've accomplished what you couldn't dream of doing by picking up a win over Evie and Johanna, what makes you think you can beat me?
Jessie asks as she pokes a finger into Char. Char instinctively grabs a hold of Jessie's finger and bends it backward. Mr. Chalmers shakes his head as Char Kwan growls.
Char: I guess you weren't paying a bit of attention were you. I had Evie on the ropes several times before you stuck your nose into my business. You gloat about beating her after her war with me. You gloat about beating Johanna once while she beat you twice. I don't think I can beat you. I know I can beat you. Just look at you right now.
The cameras show Jessie writhing in pain as Char keeps a strong hold on her finger. Mr. Chalmers is holding people back as Char slams Jessie's hand hard onto several crates in the back.
Char: That's just the beginning.
Char backs away slowly while keeping her eyes locked onto Jessie. Mr. Chalmers walks up to her with smirk.
Mr. Chalmers: I told you. I told you not to poke her. What do you do? You poke her. My client will hurt you Ms. Salco. It's not a matter of if. It's a matter of when and how. Continue to gloat about the only two wins you'll have this year. Because my client will be the one doing big things while you remain in the gutter.
He smirks before joining his client's side as they disappear into the shadows, Jessie gives her finger a shake as she glares at Char.
Jessie: Fucking delusional bitch, who the fuck does she think she is?!
Jessie mutters to herself before walking off as the scene fades.
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see one of the participating teams in the Blast from the Past Tournament, Krystal Wolfe and Mark Cross, standing beside Ms. Rocky Mountains for an interview.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: I'm here with Team Dragon and the Wolfe ahead of their match against Despayre and Amber Ryan, now Krystal your reaction to getting this match has been compared to Caleb's first singles match against Fenris.
Krystal: Unfairly, I might add! I'm not scared of Amber I was just hoping that I would get anyone but the team of Amber and Despy in the first round!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Do you have a game plan for wrestling Amber?
Krystal: Hope that she gets overconfident and makes a mistake really, beside that? Hope that Mark can beat Despy.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: What about you, Mark?
Mark clears his throat as he takes his cue.
The Dragon: Well, Ms. Rocky Mountains, I'm looking forward to picking up the 'dub and progressing through to round two. It's a tough match-up, sure, but Blast from the Past is full of tough match-ups. If you want to win the whole thing? You need to come through tests like this.
Krystal: I'm not kidding myself heading into this, is match is going to be one of the hardest of my professional wrestling career! Say what you will about Amber but she's a hell of a wrestler and a future World Bombshell Champ in my mind and Despy? He's a hall of famer for a reason! But me and Mark? We've got our sights set on the finals and by the end of the night I will find a way to bring Amber down with the Down Under Thunderbomb courtesy of The Dragon and the Wolfe!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Any final words Mark?
The Dragon: Sure thing - Enter. Win. Repeat.
Mark reaches behind him, pulling out a microphone. He holds it out in front of him, opens his hand, and walks out of shot as it bounces off the floor. With the two women left speechless, the scene fades.
Simone: As we get ready for our next match. We sh--
Like a Phoenix plays as Keira slowly comes out. She has a more serious look on her face than before. The crowd cheers for Keira as she enters the ring and asks for a mic.
Adams: Well, we weren't expecting Keira to make a appearance tonight. This is very unexpected.
Simone: And from Keira's expression, She's not in the best of moods.
The theme dies down as Keira takes a deep breath. She then speaks
Keira: I take it that you're surprised to see me out here tonight.
The crowd cheers a bit as Keira smiles a little. She then continues
Keira: Well, trust me. This is one I didn't want to do in all honestly. Am I upset that I lost in the first round of Blast from The Past? No, not really. Slappy is a good Tag Partner. Hopefully me and him can tag again someday. This isn't what I'm out here to talk about.
Keira takes a deep breath, like a heavy weight was on her shoulders. She then says
Keira: I'm here to talk about the World Bombshell Championship.
The crowd was a bit shocked at this as Keira begins to explain.
Keira: Now, before anyone says anything. I'm not mad that I lost the World Bombshell Championship. I put in the best fight of my life. Christina was the better woman. In all honesty, I would rather go to the back of the line and earn a shot at the World Bombshell Championship. Hell, I already had plans to go after the one title that I haven't held yet. That was the plan....
Keira then takes her free hand and makes a fist out of it. She turns to the ramp and shouts out
Keira: AND THEN AMBER RYAN DECIDED TO SHOW UP!
The crowd boos at the mere mention of Amber's name as Keira continues.
Keira: I saw what happened last week between her and Christina. Every minute between the two and what Amber did, sicken me. In fact, it's the same sickness I felt when she BASICALLY FED ROXI TO SIN!
Keira shouts that part out, making sure Amber heard all of it. She then continues
Keira: Christina, I know you want a piece of Amber Ryan. I won't deny you that, as a mother, I would want to beat the living shit out of her. You'll do it....
Keira takes another deep breath. She gets prepared and says
Keira: .....But you won't do it with the World Bombshell Championship!
Keira turns back to the entrance and says
Keira: I'm breaking every code I set for myself after I won the title to do this. But considering what happened last week. I have no other choice!
Keira takes one more deep breath and says
Keira: Next week, on Climax Control. Christina Rose, I challenge you for the World Bombshell Championship! I didn't want to do this. I wanted to EARN it, But like I said. I have no choice. Amber Ryan will NEVER get near that belt for AS LONG AS I'M AROUND! You'll get your revenge against her, Christina. I won't deny you of that, but as long as you are champion, She will target you.
Keira just stares at the stage and says
Keira: I'm sorry. But Amber needs to learn a lesson. See you next week....Champ.
Keira drops the mic and exits the ring, the crowd still in shock over this
Simone: Wow, Keira really didn't want to make this challenge. But you can tell by her tone.
Adams: Keira's changed alot since she held the title. She had no choice.
Simone: I guess we'll see if the challenge is accepted. All Keira has to do is play the waiting game.
Simone: Our next match is the return of a fan favorite in SCW. Justin is making his way into the ring, let's go to him for the introductions.
Justin Decent moves to the ring and climbing the ring stairs, he slides between the ropes and stands in the middle of the ring.
Adams: I so can't wait to hear the reaction when a certain name is mentioned.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is an opening round match in the Blast from the Past tournament. Introducing first... from Adelaide, Australia, she is "Down Under Thunder" Krystal Wolfe!
The guitar intro to "When Destinies Align" by Lovebites hits the speakers and Krystal makes her way onto the entrance ramp wearing a black t-shirt with the words "Critical Hit" companied with a D20 that has landed on a Natural Twenty over her ring gear. Krystal makes her way down the ramp whilst occasionally slapping hands with the fans before she rolls into the ring and poses for the fans, as her music fades she removes her shirt and hands it to a ring attendant as she waits for her opponent.
Justin: And her partner...from Canterbury, England, standing at 6'1" and weighing in at 225lb, he is... Mark "The Dragon" Crrrrrrrrrosssssss!!!
The arena lights dim as the bassline to "Never Again" begins to rumble around the arena. As the guitar riff hits, so does the lights, revealing Mark "The Dragon" Cross standing, one fist aloft, at the top of the aisle. Receiving recognition from the crowd, he strides purposefully to ringside, taking a moment to survey the scene as he reaches the apron.
Justin: And their opponents...From Atlantic City New Jersey, she is Amber Ryan!
Pulsing, red lights rolls over the crowd like a rising tide to the opening echoing thudding stomp and clap of 'Dust And Bone' by Syd Duran, fluctuating in time with the heavy beat as it continues into the opening vocals. Most cheer in anticipation, but there are few who still jeer due to affiliations or just the fickle nature of a wrestling crowd on any given night. Atop the ramp, the lithe silhouette of the Distorted Angel seems to have materialised, soaking up the crowd's reaction and energy. Fans reach out for acknowledgement and wave signs in the same way that others lean out over the rail as much as they dare to yell expletives and empty threats- some get a perceptive nod, a sly wink or perhaps even a kiss blown in sarcasm towards the most derisive. Fluidly, Amber circles the ring- beelining for a camera person before trying to mess with them or talking some shit down into the camera lens. Slipping under the rope, Amber doesn't call for fanfare nor adulation, just making her way to the closest turnbuckle so that she might leisurely perch herself on the top with hands clasped and elbows resting on her knees in rather non-plussed outside of the trademark sly smirk seemingly ever-present on her features.
Justin: And her partner, accompanied to the ring by Angel and Synn! From Vancouver, British Columbia, Despayre!
The pulsating beat of Orgy's "Opticon" begins to sound over the public address system of the arena. The fans turn their attention to the stage atop the entry ramp and their wait is soon rewarded. Accompanied by Synn, Despayre steps out onto the stage, holding his teddy bear, Angel, by the fuzzy arm in one hand, with Synn at his side and they are greeted enthusiastically with cheers.
Adams: He's back Belly!!
Simone: Listen to the fans cheering for Despayre.
Despayre holds his teddy bear pal up for the fans, and is rewarded with cheers and chants of "Angel!" "Angel!", and the "trio" begin their descent towards the ring. Synn climbs up onto the ring apron and holds the ropes open for Despayre to carefully climb through, then the father figure steps inside himself. Despayre holds Angel up high over his head until Synn escorts him over to his respective corner for the start of the match.
Simone: Jasmine is going to have her hands full in this match.
Adams: Jasmine just signalled for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Mark and Despayre moves into the middle of the ring where Despayre holds out a hand. Mark looks at the hand then extends his own and shakes with Despayre. The bombshells are on the outside of the ring as Mark and Despayre circle in the middle of the ring. Mark lunges towards the smaller man but Despy ducks under then rushes towards the ropes only to bounce off and takes Cross off his feet with a quick clothesline. Despayre stops and turns to hold his hand out to help Mark Cross to his feet. Mark looks at the hand and is helped to his feet. Despy taps him on the shoulder and then is irished whipped at the ropes. Despayre rebounds into a clothesline from Mark. Rolling away from Mark, Despayre makes it to the ropes and pulls himself up with the ropes. He claps his hands in appreciation as he moves back to lock up with Cross. Mark catches Despayre and then pulls him into a headlock before taking him over to the mat with a hip toss. Despy tries to break out of it. Mark pushes his shoulders to the mat and Jasmine counts one before he is pulled over into a pin himself.
Adams: Despayre looks like he hasn't lost a step since he stepped away from the ring.
Mark Cross kicks out of the pin and once more grinds down on the ear of Despy to control him on the mat. Despy gets his knees under him and pulls Mark and himself to a vertical base and then hits a back body drop on Cross who grabs at his head in pain as Despayre falls to his knees again. Crawling towards his corner, Despayre reaches up for a tag that Mark manages to prevent by pulling him back to the middle of the ring. Despayre bounces on one foot as Mark holds his other. Hitting a surprise enziguri kick on Cross that barely caught on the shoulder, Mark is down as Despayre rolls over and watches as Cross tags in his partner.
Simone: Mark Cross has tagged in Krystal Wolfe.
Adams: And here comes Amber!
Amber charges across the ring with bad intentions as she slams a forearm against the head of Krystal. Krystal rolls with the punch but straightens back up to reveal a bloody lip that she wipes away with a vicious smile. Amber grabs her arm and whips her into the ropes. Krystal rebounds off the ropes but ducks under a clothesline attempt. Rushing to the other ropes, she rebounds again and takes down Amber with a clothesline of her own. Ryan rolls to the side of the ring to pull herself up by the ropes as Krystal moves towards her. Ducking through the ropes, Jasmine moves to stop Krystal but it is a ruse as Amber kicks out with a hard left foot that doubles Krystal over. Wolfe waves her off Jasmine as both lunge forward to lock up in a collar and elbow tie up that Amber leverages as she pushes Wolfe towards a corner. Jasmine moves towards them as Krystal holds up her hands.
Simone: Amber is going to have to let her go.
Amber backs away slightly but before Krystal can defend herself, Ryan kicks her in the head that rocks her back against the turnbuckle. Amber stretches her leg out and uses her foot to choke Krystal as she is leaned back on the turnbuckle. Drew moves to begin his five count and Vargas counts with him in Spanish. Just before he counts five, Amber releases Krystal and backs away with a smirk as Drew moves in to check on Krystal who brings her hand to her throat to cough slightly. Glaring at Amber who turns her back on Wolfe, Krystal charges out of the corner and catching Amber by the shoulder, she spins her around and takes her to the mat with a vicious clothesline. Ryan rolls to her hands and knees as Krystal moves to wait behind her. As Amber rises, Krystal then takes her head and bulldogs it into the canvas. Rolling quickly, Krystal grabs at the leg of Amber and attempts a pin but Amber is close enough to the ropes and breaks it by grabbing the bottom rope. Jasmine stops her count and taps Krystal on the shoulder to tell her that Amber has grabbed the ropes. Krystal mistakes the tap and raises her arms in victory only to have Jasmine push her arms down and shake her head. Amber moves to the ropes and rolls under the bottom rope to the outside after reaching up and tagging in Despayre
Simone: Despy just got tagged in again.
Despayre rushes into the ring as Amber recovers on the outside. Krystal sees him and steps in front of him trying to block him from attacking Mark Cross who has his hand out for a tag. Krystal holds up one hand as she backs up and tags in Mark who slides between the ropes as Despayre rushes towards the ropes and springboards a kick that sends Mark to the outside but near enough to the corner where a windmilling Mark Cross tags in Krystal by surprise. Amber watches and then rushes into the ring where she pulls Krystal inside. The women start to brawl as Mark slowly starts to get to his feet. Despy sees this and calls out to Amber who sends Krystal into the ropes and cupping her hands, helps Despayre launch himself over the top rope to catch Mark on the outside. Both men are down as Amber moves to the downed Krystal and picks her up by the hair and then uses a snapmare to toss her to the mat. Getting behind her, Amber uses the ropes to hit a baseball slide on Krystal that sends her to the ropes and the outside. Amber watches her then rushes off the opposite ropes before launching through the middle ropes with a plancha to the outside that takes both women down.
Simone: Both teams are showing damage from the fight tonight Jason.
Krystal fights to her feet first as Despayre and Mark Cross are fighting on the outside. Amber pulls herself up on the apron after crawling to the ringsteps. She rolls under the ropes and gets slowly to her feet as Krystal also rises. The two women are throwing hard rights and lefts in the ring as Amber begins to gain the advantage as she forces Krystal into the corner. Using hard strikes, she is able to rock the head of Krystal back before letting her slip to the canvas leaning in the corner dazed. Amber reaches down and pulls Krystal into the middle of the ring and then rolls her to her stomach before Ryan locks in her burning the lot submission hold that has Wolfe screaming in pain and reaching to the ropes. Amber doesn't have the hold locked in tight enough and Krystal is able to drag her to the ropes to break the hold. Amber slams her hands on the canvas after Jasmine tells her to release the hold. Ryan gets to her feet and then pulls Krystal up before turning her around and then ducking enough, she pulls her up on her back before hitting sawdust in the blood vertebreaker that lays out Krystal. Amber sees her in a lump on the mat and rolls her over before grabbing a leg and then rolling the lower body of Krystal over her to make the pin attempt. Mark Cross is about to slide into the ring but Despayre rushes across and catches him to hold him while Jasmine counts the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winners of the match, Despayre and Amber Ryan!
Amber tosses the legs of Krystal to the side as Mark comes in the ring and checks on the Aussie as Despayre gets to his feet and rushes to hold the arm of Amber up in celebration for the win.
Adams: Round one winners tonight, Amber Ryan and Despayre. I can't wait to see how far this pairing is going to go.
Simone: I think the fans are excited to see the return of Despayre and I have to admit it is great to see him back in the ring tonight Jason.
Mark and Krystal head up the ramp as Despayre and Angel move back to where Amber has climbed the turnbuckle. The two wait patiently for her to jump down before Despayre and Angel hold Amber's arm up once more as her music blares out over the speakers.
The camera cuts backstage again to see Mikah walking in the hallway again after her encounter with Despy. She still had the turquoise gift wrapped bottle but now she also has another gift bag in her other had. She smirks to herself as she walks a little ways down the hallway and stops just in front of Hot Stuff Mark Ward's and Christian Underwood's office. And like Mikah fashion, she doesn't bother knocking, just lets herself into their office. She smirks a little as she sees Hot Stuff Mark Ward sitting behind his desk.
HS: I was hoping you took a mini hiatus from the show.
She just raises an eyebrow at him before showing him the gift bag and the bottle.
Mikah: I brought you a present. Well...two presents but you have to put this..
She shakes the bag at him.
Mikah: On before you get this.
She then shows him the gift wrapped bottle. He looks at the gift bag and then at the bottle.
Mikah: And before you protest, you'll love what's in this.
She lifts the bottle up before handing him the bag. She then moves around the desk and pushes some of the things on his desk off and sits on the edge as she watches him.
HS: You know you weren't booked tonight, right? Maybe for a reason...
She just smiles at him before pushing the bag closer to him.
Mikah: What kind of champion would I be if I didn't show up? Now c'mon...this..
Again, she lifts the bottle up.
Mikah: Is something we can share.
He sighs but gives in and pulls a t-shirt out of the bag. He unfolds it and raises an eyebrow at her.
HS: I'm not wearing this.
She pouts a little before smirking at him.
Mikah: Then I guess you don't want this...
She sets the bottle on her right side, farthest away from him.
Mikah: And trust me, you like what is this.
He looks at her, then at the bottle, and then at the shirt. She watches as he completely weighs his options.
Mikah: Plus, I'm a lot more fun with this.
She smirks at him before he sighs and puts the t-shirt on but backwards on purpose. She frowns and goes to object but he puts a finger to her lips to stop her.
HS: Ah-ah, you said I had to put the shirt on. You did not specify that I had to have the words in the front.
She frowns as she realizes that he got her there. She sighs before handing him the bottle and watching him unwrap it. She had gotten him the best and most expensive bottle of whiskey that one could find in Las Vegas.
Mikah: I know you're mostly a beer type of guy. But this is the best whiskey in Vegas.
He looks at her and then at the bottle. She slides off of the desk and pulls open the bottom drawer, causing him to raise an eyebrow.
Mikah: Oh don't worry. I'm just grabbing two shot glasses that I purposely stashed in your desk a year or so ago.
HS: That does not surprise me at all.
She just smirks at him as he opens the bottle and she takes it from him and pours two shots.
Mikah: Since you chose to book me in a match last weekend, I couldn't have a drink. So...
She lifts the shot glass up and waits for him to do so as well. She gently taps hers to his before they each take the shot of whiskey. When they've finished their shot, Mikah leans in and presses her lips against his, kissing him for a few seconds or more.
Mikah: Just remember that I'm your favorite.
We go to the back as Mz HollyWood is seen with SCU wrestler Kelli Torres.
Holly: I'm here with SCU superstar Kelli... Fuck it, you all know who she is and you all now I never get called out to interview someone unless Kelli shows up. Half the time it turns into us just talking not me interviewing you...
Kelli: Excuse me, I am not here to be your friend. Do your job and interview me. Maybe if you stick to doing your job, people would... Okay, I am just kidding!
Holly: Girl, I was about to drop you like I make men drop their pants.
Kelli: But do you really?
Holly: Girl do not play with me. I'll drop you faster than Mother Mavis did 12 hours ago. MMhmmm, Yeah, girl, I went there with you.
Holly says as she moves her head while waving her index finger with much sass. Kelli holds her heart as she stumbles around acting over dramatic.
Kelli: Oh, that hurts, you do not stab in the back like a real friend, you go for the heart like a real bitch and not the good kind of bitch... you bitch.
Holly Wood starts to laugh
Holly: Okay, that was good. You got me there girl.
Kelli: But losing to Mavis was a blow, she won, no excuses other then I need to set things up. I came to SCU on fire and now, seems like the smoke has cleared.
Holly: So light a fire under your ass and get back to it.
Kelli: I will, and you will too. That is your TV title that GRIME is holding. We both need to get back to how it used to be.
Holly: How do you suppose we do that.
Kelli: Girl, just treat every win like a man pants around his ankles. You may need to work for it but the reward is so worth it mate.
Holly: End of the interview.
Kelli: Interview? Oh, I thought we were just talking.
Holly: You bitch.
Kelli lets out a big smile that turns into a big laughter.
We cut to the back as Violet Amelia Holt is standing inside her private dressing room. Her baby sister is sitting on a chair as Violet is putting the final touches on her outfit.
Violet: Tonight, I continue to kick ass. Tonight, I will make a statement. Johanna Krieger has no idea what is coming. Mercedes Vargas had better be watching because she's next on my list.
Violet smirks before telling the cameras to leave.
Following at a small distance, the camera gets backstage about three seconds after Amber Ryan does, long thick tresses messed and trailing down her back. Impassive as ever, and perhaps trying to snap out of that 'hurricane' mode she so dangerously renowned for...
However, the moment's reprieve from action to now is cut far too short as the cameraperson is almost shoved aside, the footage blurred with movement as a lithe figure rushes through. That figure is the SCW World Bombshell Champion Christina Rose. She has the title locked in her hands and she uses it to smash across the face of Amber Ryan. Amber falls down like a sack of bricks and Christina smiles showcasing her title is wrapped in rose vines which shows off plenty of thorns. Christina cracks an evil grin as she looks down at her victim.
Christina: Who knew that beauty could be that of a major Bitch! Don't you ever FUCK with my little girl EVER again!
In a rage Christina quickly drops down as she smashes the title all across Amber's face causing the redhead to bleed from all of the scratches on her face. Christina seems to be locked in an evil trance as she forms a fist and begins to punch Amber in the face over and over again.
Christina: I told you that when the receipt came I wanted you to see it coming, you should have been ready for it!
There's a faint chuckle emanating from lips scratched and bleeding, even from beneath the blood it seems as though Amber- despite the obvious pain- refuses to allow Christina a moment of peace.
Amber: I hope Aurora is watching.
With a gutteral spit, Amber launches a small globule of blood and saliva at Christina which only manages to hit her shoulder. Christina is disgusted as there are flames in her eyes. She is locked in a trance as she punches Amber harder.
Christina: Don't!
Christina punches Amber hard as blood flows from an open cut on her face.
Christina: Talk!
Christina punches her again even harder than before.
Christina: SHIT ABOUT MY DAUGHTER!!!
Christina continues to punch Amber as she is locked in a frenzy. Security personnel rush to the scene as they try to talk to Christina.
Security: Christina stop...You made your...
Christina: SHUT THE FUCK UP!!! This stupid Bitch disrespected me, she hurt my wife, and she threatened my daughter. It's enough when i say it is fucking enough!
Christina yanks Amber off of the ground as she drags her by the hair throughout the backstage area. She throws her head first against a door as Amber begins to slump down. Christina stomps her out.
Christina: Oh come on... Where is the boxing carny?! Where is this brawler I heard so much about?! Where is the fucking woman that THREW A FIREBALL into one of my best friends faces!
A painted groan, almost out of inconvenience, falls from the redheads lips.
Amber: She earned it. You're not even fucking worth the effort.
Another punch as Christina smirks whispering into Amber's ear.
Christina: Here's a secret... I am not my friend. I don't have any issues playing dirty especially when you mess with my family! Now get up!
Christina drags Amber backstage until she finds a table. She quickly clears it as she rolls Amber on top of it. Christina climbs onto the table. She lifts Amber up and tucks her underneath an arm. Seleana quickly rushes to the scene as she screams at her wife.
Seleana: Chickie that's enough! Estrellita please don't do this...
Christina thinks about it as she looks at the crimson mess that is Amber.
Amber: Go on, listen to her. Live up to expectations...
Amber isn't even bothering to fight at this point, there's weakness in her knees but a faint grin still on her face. It's sick, it's bloody but you wouldn't expect anything less.
Amber: Do it. Fucking do it... I dare you. DO IT!
Seleana: Chickie you proved your point! Think about Aurora and...
Christina is in a trance again as she looks at her wife with a sick smile.
Christina: This is for you and Aurora... Nobody messes with my family!
Christina doesn't hesitate as she plants Amber directly through the table with her Rock & Roll DDT. Both women are in the wreckage as Christina smirks evilly. She cradles Amber's bloody head as she looks into her eyes.
Christina: Be careful what you ask for because when you put my family in jeopardy you might just get it! Now I got your blood on my hands and it's all your fault.
Seleana pulls Christina away as the blossoming rose picks her championship up. She looks over at Amber who is quickly swarmed by medical officials. Christina walks away with a sick smile as Seleana seems to be in shock.
In the midst of moving bodies around the crumpled table, several of them are shoved back slightly- not roughly enough to be violent but with intent... From between the medical officials, Amber almost crawls from the wreckage, there's some shards of table caught in her T-shirt and maybe a couple even in her skin.
They don't know how to react as she slowly, very slowly like a goddamn crimson nightmare she gets close to her feet, knees wobbly and unsteady at best. A sickened smile crossing her face as she stumbles into a wall.
Amber: Lord fucking help you Christina Rose.
Justin: Ladies and Gentlemen our next match is a Standard Rules singles match between Johanna Krieger and Violet Amelia Holt. First to make her way to the ring, from Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, standing in at five feet five inches and one hundred thirty-five pounds, please give a nice Sam's Town greeting for Johanna Krieger!!!
Cut Throat by Kittie hits as the lights in the arena go out and a single red spotlight appears on stage and in the center of the red spotlight Johanna Krieger stands wearing a black leather jacket. After a short time Johanna makes her way down to the ring as the spotlight follows her and the crowd gives her a mixed reaction. When she arrives at the ring she slides into the ring then crawls to a corner before staying on her knees with her arms back holding onto the middle rope as the house lights come up.
Simone: Oh how I love a wrestler like Johanna Krieger! Good looking, talented, and doesn't take stuff from anyone. Without a doubt Violet Amelia Holt is in way over her head in this match with Johanna.
Adams I had a feeling you would make comments like that to open this match. Since Johanna is scheduled for a rematch against Royal Purple to try to regain the Roulette Championship. Violet knows this and she also knows that a win over Johanna Krieger will catapult her up the ladder of success. That's the type of motivation that helps the career of a wrestler.
Justin: Next to make her way to the ring, from Port Charlotte, Florida, standing in at five feet two inches and one hundred twenty-eight pounds, please give a nice Sam's Town greeting for Violet Amelia Holt!!!
The lights dim a bit as a countdown clock appears on the screen. Once the clock hits zero, "Stand Up (Remix)" hits the speakers as a young woman with blonde hair steps through the curtains with an older gentleman and another young woman alongside her. The crowd gives a mixed reaction. Violet somberly walks down the ramp while whispering to her little sister. She then slides into the ring and throws up a hand gesture which gets a pop from the fans. Violet walks around the ring for a moment, while keeping an eye on Johanna Krieger, before taking up the corner opposite of Johanna to wait for their match to start.
Adams: A confident, and talented, and for sure very attractive, Violet Amelia Holt, is ready for her match.
Simone: I hope Violet enjoys things handed to her on a silver platter because there's no doubt in my mind that Johanna is going to hand the ass of Violet to her after she defeats her as a consolation prize.
Referee Jacob Summers motions for Johanna and Violet to join him in the center of the ring. He then runs down the rules of this match, which is Standard Rules, with a win by pinfall, submission, or count out. Referee Summers then checks both wrestlers to ensure they are free of foreign objects and substances and then he sends them back to their respective corners to await the bell from the Timekeeper to officially start this match.
DING DING DING!
Both wrestlers quickly come out of their corners and they slam into each other in the middle of the ring. Johanna starts landing legal blows on Violet. As Violet fights back Johanna gets the advantage. Krieger grabs Holt by the arm and whips her into the ropes. When Violet rebounds off the ropes Johanna grabs her by the arm again and whips her into the ropes again. On this rebound Krieger runs to the opposite ropes to gain momentum running toward Violet. Before Krieger can get a blow on Holt we see Violet leap into the air and land a perfectly timed dropkick to the the chest of Johanna driving her to the mat. While Johanna is on the mat Violet dives on her with her Fist of Fury double first drop landing her fists hard into the face and chest of Krieger then she drops on top of Krieger for the pin grabbing her legs. Referee Summers drops into position to initiate a count on the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
T...
The count is broken when Johanna Krieger gets her should off the mat. Violet Holt is surprised that Johanna got out of the pin but before she can react Krieger lashes out grabbing the hair of Holt with one hand while delivering punches to the head of Violet. Referee Summers orders Johanna to stop the illegal blows and she does but she complains that it was Violet who hit her with punches first. Then she gets to her feet and walks across the ring and leans back into the corner. Referee Summers then checks on Violet Holt. Satisfied that both wrestlers are okay he motions for them to continue with the action.
Adams: There's the proof you need that Violet is determined to win this match. Getting an advantage like that this early in a match is a major accomplishment.
Simone: But did Violet get the pinfall? No. Did she get Johanna to submit? No. What happened is that Krieger showed Holt that one lucky maneuver doesn't equate into a win against her.
Johanna remains in the corner as Violet approaches her. Holt stops several feet away from Krieger in the corner and motions for Johanna to come out of the corner. Krieger responds by motioning to Holt to come into the corner and get her. We have a short stand-off until Violet dives into the corner but, unfortunately for her, Johanna spins out of the corner. When Holt hits the corner ropes Krieger runs up and grabs her around the body and suplexes Violet hard into the mat and it appears Holt slammed her head hard on the mat. Johanna runs into the corner ropes and jumps up on the ropes and she does a back flip off the ropes landing hard on top of Violet and she immediately goes for the pin hooking the legs of Holt.
ONE!
TWO!
Before Referee Summers can bring his hand down to start the three count Violet manages to kick out of the pin. Johanna slams her fists into the mat over missing the pinfall but she realizes matches go that way sometimes.
Simone: Wow! That was nearly a replay of the pin attempt earlier in the match by Violet on Johanna. I'm surprised Holt was able to kick out of the pin.
Adams: More proof that Violet is determined to win this match. Even though Johanna kicked out of the pin she had on her early in the match you see Violet has great ring presence and was able to kick out of the pin Johanna had on her just now.
Johanna and Violet are on their feet and both are frustrated they have been so close to the win. With both knowing the other came close to a pinfall they are being cautious right now with neither wishing to take a chance that might cause the other to get a pinfall or submission on them. The first to make a move is Johanna as she runs to the ropes. Realizing that Johanna is going to rebound off the ropes Violet does the same thing on the ropes on the opposite side of the ring. The two are criss crossing the ring and on the next rebound it is Violet who stops in the middle of the ring and she manages to catch Johanna with a hard knee to the chest of Krieger. Johanna is staggered but still on her feet and she is not backing down. Violet then lands several body blows before grabbing the head of Johanna and dropping down slamming the head of Krieger into her knee. Violet goes for the pin while the Referee gets into position for the count. The Referee is checking to ensure the shoulders of Johanna are on the mat and this delay causes Violet to get upset over the delay of the pin count.
Adams: Wow! I would also be upset if I had an opponent in a pin and the Referee took their time verifying if their shoulders are on the mat before starting the count on the pin attempt.
Simone: How about a bit of logic Jason? What if you were a wrestler and you knew your shoulders were not both on the mat and the Referee blindly made a count on the non-pinfall and you lost the match? Would that make you happy?
Satisfied that the shoulders of Johanna are on the mat Referee Jacob Summers starts his count on the pinfall.
ONE!
TWO!
Krieger gets a shoulder up at the two count and this makes Holt even more upset as she knows she would have had the win had the Referee started their count quicker. Violet gets up and starts complaining to the Referee about his slow count. He reminds Holt that he is in control of this match and she needs to stop complaining. Violet is not backing down and her frustration shows with her holding her hands on her hips and stomping her feet.
Simone: Wrestlers should always know that you never allow yourself to be distracted as it...
Before the words can escape from Belinda Simone's mouth Johanna Krieger takes advantage of the distraction of Violet Holt with the Referee. Johanna runs up and lands a kick to the side of Violet's head. While Holt is staggered Krieger lands a hard forearm smash and then a spinning back elbow to Holt. Johanna then drags Violet down to the mat where she presses down hard on the upper body of Holt while firmly pulling up on both legs to prevent Violet from escaping the pin attempt.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Adams: Oh well at least it was a very good match.
Simone: I'm sure Violet feels good over your comment.
Johanna Krieger is on her feet and standing next to Referee Jacob Summers.
Justin: The winner of this match, by pinfall, JOHANNA KRIEGER!!!
Jacob summers raises the hand of Johanna for the win. When he releases her hand she slides out of the ring and quickly makes her way to the backstage area. When our attention is returned to the ring we see Violet Holt complaining to Referee Summers that he made a slow count when she had Johanna Krieger in a pin but a quick count when Johanna had her in a pin. Referee Summers stands his ground and finally Violet realizes she will not get anywhere by continuing to argue with the Referee. Holt leaves the ring and slowly makes her way to the backstage area.
The scene cuts to a pre-recorded interview where Andrea Hernandez is having a laugh to herself following a training session that she had completed earlier in the day. She is finding herself to be incredibly amused as she is watching some clips from last week's Blast from the Past tournament. Before she can step back in the training ring that she was about to enter, a small group of media correspondents pile in, all calling for her name. Some flashbulbs go off and Andrea finds herself amused as she walks up to all of them.
Andrea: Alright people.. I want to explain my new media policy. I will no longer be talking to anyone affiliated with Sin City Wrestling when it comes to media appearances. I have proven myself to be above and beyond that so, that's where all you people come in. I've reached out to your employers and paid them good money for all of you to have the PRIVILEGE of talking to me so... you better ask me good questions or your employers will be very unhappy. So. that being said... let's get on with the questions... you...
Reporter 1: How are you feeling today, Andrea?
Andrea: Great! I feel good! It's not often I have this lengthy of a break between matches, but I can't complain... especially since in my last match I BEAT Roxi Johnson and elevated myself to being an even bigger star than before. Next?
Reporter 2: How did it feel seeing Roxi advance last week in the Blast from the Past tournament?
Andrea just shrugs this off, seemingly not caring about this event.
Andrea: It's whatever to me. I am, however, finding it HIGHLY amusing that Keira went from world champion to first round Blast from the Past elimination...
Andrea pauses and snaps her fingers.
Andrea: Just like that! And you had all of the locker room idiots calling ME a flash in the pan? All in all, this whole tournament amuses me. Why in the world are all these people that stupid? The tournament is a grueling one to go through. Here's how I see it... all of those bombshells can kill each other and themselves going through that tournament. How fresh are they going to be when it's all said and done? They win the tournament and then... what? They leave themselves exhausted by the time they get to the world champion? And IF they get by the champion, here I come, fresh as a daisy, ready to take that title from them! I learned my lesson the hard way last year when I got deliberately SCREWED by the Blast from the Past draw. Not even a forklift could carry that piece of shit in Bill Barnshart. Next?
Reporter 3: Last week, you had two old faces in Amy Santino and Lucy Seraphina return in the tournament and lose. What did you make of that?
Andrea just scoffs and laughs before answering.
Andrea: It just proves that neither bitch is good enough to hang with the current era, that's what it proves. Hopefully their asses are sent right back to retirement. If not, I wouldn't mind sending them back there. It's embarrassing for whatever 'legacies' they bring to the table, that's all I know.
Reporter 1: And Myra? Seeing her advance?
Andrea: Hey hey hey... I'm done answering questions about OTHER people, alright? Let's bring it back to the one that matters the most here and that's me! I, without a shadow of a doubt, and the SMARTEST competitor in the entire Bombshells division because this year, I was smart enough to not even bother with the tournament. I was fortunate that this year, I never had to worry about CARRYING some jackass like SLAPPY MCGOO or Max Burke. Watching all the other bombshells try to drag themselves through the tournament, tiring themselves out, making such a big deal about a tournament that honestly isn't all that to begin with just amuses me because fifteen of those bitches are killing themselves for NOTHING! I on the other hand? I keep preparing for my moment. I keep biding my time. I don't have to run that gauntlet and run myself into the ground. Last year, I was dumb enough to value the opinions of other people and I was dumb enough to feel the need to prove myself by going through that tournament. I was dumb enough to respect the tradition of that tournament. I will NEVER FORGIVE Bill Barnshart for dragging me down last year. This year, I'm doing the smart thing and doing the best thing for me and that's to keep myself focused and ready for what really matters at the end of the day: becoming world champion again!
Reporter 2: Andrea, why do you hate your old self so much? Wouldn't your father be rolling in his grave seeing you act like this?
Andrea: Excuse me?
Reporter 2: I mean... all you've done is degrade and embarrass the family legacy and...
Andrea: And? I don't care.
Reporter 2: All I'm saying is that ever since the tournament last year, you've been jaded and...
Andrea: If you got screwed over by the draw and ended up with the worst partner you could ever have aside from Chris Crippler, you'd be jaded too... so go fuck yourself, okay? Actually, you can all do that! Out.... OUT!!!!!
Immediately, the reporters shuffle out of the room and Andrea closes and locks the door.
Andrea: Keep killing yourselves in this stupid tournament, you dumbass bitches...
Andrea scoffs and has a chuckle to herself as she steps back in the training ring and the pre-recorded vignette comes to an end.
Christian Underwood, one of two men who have run SCW as owners, since its inception, is standing in the backstage hallway, watching the show's proceedings carefully with curled fingers over his lips and a critical brow. A backstage employee approaches cautiously, knowing full well he is not the "nice boss" like his business partner, Mark Ward is known for being.
Employee: Christian?
Christian turns with an arched eyebrow. The employee offers up a clipboard.
Employee: The contracts you wanted?
Christian: Thank you.
The boss says begrudgingly as he takes the clipboard in hand and begins to look through the legal documents when Jessie Salco can be seen walking nearby, she spots Christian looking over the contracts and glances over at them.
Jessie: Got something big planned?
Jessie asks as she glances at the contract.
Christian: You might say that.
He casts her a sidelong glance.
Christian: And fortuitous timing. Because if one of these contracts didn't involve you, I would say that you were being nosey.
Jessie gives her boss a curious look as she raises an eyebrow.
Jessie: Really?
Jessie asks as she walks a bit closer to Christian.
Jessie: I was just curious before but now? You've got my attention, what's this contract about?
Christian: Well, before I tell you, know this; this was Mark's idea, not mine.
He shakes his head, extending the clipboard over toward her.
Christian: But considering you got perhaps the biggest win of your career at Inception IV, beating Evie, Mark thought you deserved a reward. That...
He jabs a finger at the contract.
Christian: States that whoever is champion after Christina defends against Keira Fisher-Johnson, will defend...
He huffs in annoyance.
Christian: ... Against you before the next Supercard!
Jessie can barely believe her ears and glances at the contract in question, once she confirms that she wasn't hearing things she manages (barely) to pick her jaw off the floor.
Jessie: Holy shit!
Jessie manages to blurt out before she backs away.
Jessie: If you hadn't said that it was Mark's idea, I'd be wondering what you did with the real Christian Underwood!
Jessie says half jokingly before letting out a deep breath.
Jessie: Tell Mark I said thanks, actually, no I don't think that can accurately portray how I feel about this.
Jessie admits before thinking for a minute,
Jessie: Tell Mark I said thanks, and that I plan to put this title shot to good use, regardless of my opponent.
Christian: Well don't celebrate too fast. Because even if you pull off a miracle and win the championship? The champion, whoever she is? Has to defend at the Supercard against...
He leans in and whispers.
Christian: Amber Ryan.
He winks and with as much sarcasm as he can muster.
Christian: But good luck, either way!
That being said, Christian takes his leave and walks away from the stunned Jessie Salco.
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see the former Internet Champion Caleb Storms watching the action on a monitor.
Caleb: Almost time for Agostino's first match as champ.
Caleb says before he cracks his knuckles.
Caleb: Let's see how he does,
Caleb adds before we cut to the ringside area for that match without another word from Caleb.
Simone: Welcome back to Climax Control and coming up next, we have our next Blast from the Past Match! And in this match, we have two future Superstars teaming with two established Bombshells as Candy and Coby Quik team up to take on the Internet Champion Agostino Romano and Mercedes Vargas!
Adams: This is Coby and Agostino's first Blast from the Past, but their partners have been here before, Candy made it to the Semi-Finals last year as part of Team Death Hugs alongside then Internet Champion Austin James Mercer before she was eliminated by Diamond and Javier Gonzalez! Mercedes took last year's tournament off, but she has been a consistent presence otherwise!
Simone: This should be a great match! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: The following is a Blast from the Past Opening Round Match scheduled for one fall!
The lights dim as pink fog starts to take over the entrance ramp. "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard begins to play over the speakers as the lights brighten up. Pink pyro begins to cascade down from the tron as Candy comes bouncing out holding Fluffy.
Justin: Introducing team number one, first from Malibu Beach, California, this is Candy!
She skips her way down to the ring. Outside the ring, she hands Fluffy to stagehand before getting in the ring and bouncing around some more.
Simone: This is Candy's second tournament, and she was a semi-finalist last year, can she go all the way this year?
Adams: At least she won't have to worry about defending a title in the second round if she gets that far!
The first beats of "Jump" by Lupe Fiasco plays through the PA. With each beat, gold lights flash from the top of the stage, bouncing around the arena before finally focusing on the area of the stage between the curtains. Coby steps out onto the stage in his black boxing trunks. His hands are taped and down at his sides. The gold trim on his trunks shines extra bright when the lights hit the SCW Mixed Tag Team Championship around his waist. Cheers fill the arena. The camera focuses on Coby and catches a wide smile grow on his face as he starts to move down the ramp.
Justin: Introducing her partner, from the ATL, one-half of the SCW Mixed Tag Team Champions... Coby Quik!!!
As he gets to the end of the ramp and hops up on the apron of the ring. Coby turns his back to the ring before wrapping his arms around the top rope and bouncing his feet on the bottom rope, flipping backwards over the top rope and into the ring. He takes a few steps towards the centre of the ring and raises his championship belt in the air to a sea of cheers by the crowd.
Simone: Coby has been tearing it up, both in SCU and SCW, but this tournament could be his biggest challenge yet!
Adams: He's already a champion but what if he wins and goes after Kris Ryans?
Justin: And their opponents!
Suddenly, the arena lights turn off and the crowd is hyped up for what was in store. As the opening of "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2 blares across the PA system, the mood of the crowd changes instantly and the arena is under the subtle glowing of the lights. As the lyrics finally kick in, a figure emerges; the highlight of their attire is being under the illusion. Mercedes Vargas stops short of the entrance ramp, hands on waist, and overlooking the crowd.
Justin: Making her way to the ring, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, MERCEEEEEDEEEES VAAAARGAAAAS!
Cheers, boos and catcalls soon greet her. Oblivious and yet satisfied with their reaction for several seconds, she flips her long hair, then makes her way to the ring. As she goes up the steps and walks to the end of the ring apron, she climbs to the turnbuckle, then turns her head back as the camera shows her determined expression-perhaps a message that her opponent will be in for a tough fight. Mercedes vaults into the ring and walks over to the opposite corner where she relaxes along the corner ropes while waiting for her partner to arrive.
Simone: Mercedes last fought Candy in an unsuccessful attempt to dethrone her as the Roulette Champion, Mercedes is looking for revenge tonight!
Adams: They aren't in a cage match tonight, but I don't know how that'll affect Mercedes's chances!
Justin: And her partner!
Fragments of Insanity by Necrodeath plays over the sounds system as Agostino Romano comes out with James Brown from the curtain, wearing green and yellow wrestling trousers with green and yellow elbow pads and green and yellow boots, having his fists in the air with James Brown following behind him.
Justin: "From Milan, Italy, he is the Internet Champion, Agostino Romano!"
Agostino does high fives to the crowd before seeing a kid in the front row which he pulls funny faces at along with giving them a hat from his Global Bike Championship days. He then goes inside of the ring and waves at the fans with the crowd cheering for him while James claps from outside of the ring before Agostino waits for his opponent to come out to the ring with James standing at ringside.
Simone: Agostino is coming off the biggest win of his career when he dethroned Caleb Storms to win that title.
Adams: Caleb does want a chance to win that title legitimately, so you must figure that he's watching this closely!
Dawn goes over the rules with both teams before telling them to decide on who's starting the match, after a minute of deliberation the women decide to start the match and Dawn calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Simone: We have a rematch of sorts here, as mentioned before, the last time Mercedes faced off with Candy was when Candy was the Roulette Champion.
Adams: Candy won their last encounter, will history repeat?
Once the bell rings Mercedes and Candy lock up in the middle of the ring and after a few seconds Mercedes backs Candy into a neutral corner where Dawn forces a break, Mercedes lets go off the tie up only to deliver a pair of stiff knee strikes to Candy's midsection and follows that up with a Snap Suplex out of the corner! Candy hits the matt hard and Mercedes keeps up the attack hitting the former Roulette Champion with an elbow drop before going for a cover.
ONE!
TWO!
And Candy gets the shoulder up.
Simone: Mercedes is in control in the early going.
Adams: But she should know from her first match against Candy that Candy is not someone you should underestimate! She held the Roulette Title throughout the first few months of 2020 for a reason!
Mercedes seems to realize this as well as the Argentinian Bombshell doesn't waste time arguing with Dawn over a slow count, instead she lets Candy sit up before locking in a Body Scissors and then rolls over into a Double Leg Nelson, Dawn gets into position to ask Candy if she wants to submit but Candy shakes her head before managing to get her legs over and applying a pinning combination on Mercedes.
ONE!
TWO!
And Mercedes kicks out forcing her to relinquish the submission hold in the process.
Simone: Candy's still in the match, it's as you said Jason, she's a former Roulette Champion for a reason.
Adams: Problem for her is, Mercedes is a former Grand Slam Champion, and she won't go down easily either!
Both Bombshells get back to their feet and it's Mercedes that makes the first move again by charging in for a Clothesline but Candy ducks under it and hits Mercedes with a Bulldog in retaliation! Mercedes rolls to the outside rather than let Candy build up any more momentum but Candy gives chase and once the former Roulette Champion catches up with Mercedes Candy lays into her with a couple of stiff elbow strikes before rolling Mercedes back into the ring.
Simone: Candy is determined to maintain her momentum at Mercedes's expense.
Adams: And now the men want in on the match! Hopefully, they can be a bit more patient than Mac Bane was last week!
Neither Mercedes nor Candy take notice of the men's eagerness to get in on the action as they are too busy going at it with each other! Once Candy rolls back into the ring Mercedes meets her with a kick to the ribs before picking her up by the hair and hitting a Hair Pull Matt Slam! Mercedes doesn't go for the cover however instead picking Candy back up and whipping her off the ropes, on the rebound Candy ducks under another Clothesline attempt by Mercedes but this time both women have the same idea, a cross body, and they collide in mid-air as a result.
Simone: That was a rough landing for Candy and Mercedes!
Adams: And a perfect opportunity for Agostino and Coby to get in on the action!
The men seem to have realized this as well as they both have their arms outstretched waiting for their partners to tag them in! Candy reaches her corner first but the time between the two tags is insignificant as they are literally seconds apart but the point is, Agostino and Coby have tagged into the match! The two men meet in the centre of the ring and start exchanging blows whilst their female partners watch on from the ring apron, however it is Agostino that wins the day as he ducks under a wild right hand from Coby and connects with a DDT in the middle of the ring!
Simone: Coby just got planted with that DDT by Agostino!
Adams: And now Agostino is going for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
And Coby kicks out! Candy and Mercedes shout words of encouragement from the apron to their respective partners albeit for completely different (and obvious) reasons as Agostino drags Coby over to a neutral corner and signals to the crowd that he is about to fly! Agostino climbs up to the top rope whilst Mercedes and Candy watch on and he goes for a Shooting Star Press! Unfortunately for Agostino the only thing he hits is the matt as Coby rolls out of the way! Agostino sits after the missed high risk move and gets a Shining Wizard for his trouble! Coby then follows that up with a pin of his own!
ONE!
TWO!
And Agostino kicks out barely in the nick of time!
Simone: Agostino almost cost himself the match against Coby there!
Adams: And this is his first outing since he won the Internet Championship! Not a good look for a new champion even after kicking out!
Agostino seems to realize this, and he rolls out of the ring to collect himself, but Coby isn't about to let up as he heads over to the ring ropes and hits his fellow champion with a cross body to the outside knocking him down! Dawn restarts her count, but it doesn't get far before Coby is back on his feet and has rolled Agostino back into the ring and followed him back in, once both men are back in the ring Coby goes for a Crossface, but Agostino blocks it and hits him with a Diamond Cutter!
Simone: Agostino with that Diamond Cutter from out of nowhere but he isn't going for the pin?
Adams: No, I think he's going for his finisher, the Finishing Line! And considering he beat Caleb with that move, maybe the second time will be the charm?
Agostino goes for the move, but Coby blocks it, first by pushing Agostino away and then by ducking under the second attempt! Agostino turns around and gets hit with a Double Knee Facebreaker!
Simone: Quik and Easy! It's over!
Adams: Stick a fork in Agostino, he's done!
Coby quickly goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here are your winners, Coby Quik and Candy!
Simone: Coby and Candy advance to what is already shaping up to be a competitive round two!
Adams: More than that, Coby just pinned Agostino in his first match as Champion, that's not a good luck for Agostino's credibility.
Candy celebrates the win with Coby whilst Mercedes shakes her head before leaving her partner to be checked on by Dawn.
Following the conclusion of the Blast from the Past Match between Agostino and Mercedes and Candy and Coby we cut to the back where we see Caleb still watching the action, as Coby's music plays Caleb shakes his head before walking off.
Caleb: Not only lost his first match as champ but took the pin-fall.
Caleb comments to himself as he walks down the hallway.
Caleb: Would be a shame if he lost it on the first defence, especially to the former champion.
Caleb adds before he walks off.
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The camera opens up in the parking lot backstage. Former World Heavyweight Champion, Jake Sullivan, is seen walking towards the entrance with his duffel bag slung over his shoulder. He looks primed and ready to go for his first match in almost three years. He finally walks through the entrance door as he looks around trying to find the locker rooms so he can get ready for his match. He turns down a corner and who should he spot just a few feet ahead, but his own tag team partner for the tournament, Seleana Zdunich. Perfect timing, he thought and he slows his steps down as he approaches her.
Jake: Hey, Seleana. This saves me from searching to find you. I'm Ra...Er, Jake. Or, Rage if you want to call me that. I can't seem to stop people from calling me that anyway.
He clearly was out of practice in speaking to people, judging by his awkward nature in addressing her as be approached her. Seleana smiles at him.
Seleana: Ja? Hej, Jake. I am sorry if referring to you in that manner is offensive.
He shrugs and adjusts the strap of his duffel bag so it is still resting on his shoulder
Jake: Offensive? Nah. I was just went by Rage for so long that going back to my birth name? Well, it's pretty damn weird even to me. Even after several years. And look, I just want you to know that even though I haven't wrestled in three years, that's not gonna be any sort of disadvantage for us. I'll do my part as long as you do yours.
Seleana nods understandingly.
Seleana: Ja, I know how that can go. My sister took six years off as well. She was keen to get back in there and I know I can count on her. I have the same thought regarding you. I need not worry about your ability. I am keen for this test all on my own.
Jake nods back.
Jake: Good. I know Vinnie and Alicia think they've got this one in the bag, but we've got a damn good chance against them. I'm not too worried about any of the other teams that have advanced so far, but the other ones booked tonight actually. If we advance, we're the only team with both former World Champs so that puts us pretty high on the list to beat, wouldn't you agree?
Seleana: Ja, I would at that.
Jake nods again.
Jake: Again, good. Look, I'm not gonna keep you too long. We both have to get ready for this match, so we'll meet up when it's time to head to the ring. We got this, alright?
Seleana: Ja, sounds good. Tack så mycket.
Jake raises an eyebrow, confused.
Jake: Erm, I'm not sure what that means, but it's no big deal.
Seleana smiles.
Seleana: It means "Thank you so much."
Jake: Oh. Gotcha. Well...you're welcome. I'll catch you in a little bit then.
He nods, as does Seleana before he gets back on his way to the locker rooms and the scene fades.
We cut backstage to find Alicia Lukas getting ready for her Blast from the past match. She looks around and undoes her hoodie showing she's in her wrestling gear, a deep purple and black bruise is visible on her wrist as she grabs her tape, focusing so hard she doesn't hear the approaching footsteps of Vinnie.
Vinnie: Hola senorita, are you re...... what the??
Vinnie takes off his sunglasses as he stares at tbe bruised wrist. His face shows a look of concern before turning his attention back to Alicia.
Vinnie: Are you okay? What happened?
He moves towards her as he wants to check on her.Alicia recoils back, she seems to panic before clearing her throat and giving him a small smile.
Alicia: It was nothin, I just had an accident at the gym, someone held onto an armbar to tight and to long. These things happen.
She grabs her tape and quickly wraps the bruised wrist quickly changing the subject.
Alicia: So, we ready for this big guy? Cause I sure as hell don't want to let Jake Sullivan and Seleana make fools of us...
Vinnie is silent for a moment as he is questioning what she had said, but decided to let it go as he wants to focus on their match.
Vinnie: Yeah I am ready, I am prepared to make a statement tonight that we are a force to be concerned about. I will show Jake that I am Senor Vinnie and I am about to get my hands back on that championship once again. And I am not letting some returning guy get in my way
He smiles at Alicia as he likes her, he turns his attention back to her wrist as she is taping it and notices her face show pain.
Vinnie: I will take you to a doctor after tonight's match, because that bruise looks painful. I don't want you to be hurting Alicia.
He looks at her and shows a look of concern. Alicia gives him a small nod and taps him on the shoulder
Alicia: That's a sweet offer. But I'll be fine.
She finishes taping her opposite wrist grabbing her ring jacket.
Alicia: Let's do this....
She smiles and throws her jacket on charging towards the ring entrance
The camera returns to the ringside area as Drew Patton steps through the ring ropes, ready to officiate the upcoming contest.
Justin: The following contest is an opening round match in the 2021 Blast From the Past Memorial tournament, scheduled for one fall! Introducing first...!
War by Black Stone Cherry starts to play on the sound system as a spotlight shines on the curtain at the top of the ramp. The music plays for several seconds before the Jake Sullivan steps out from behind the curtain with Kittie by his side. The crowd erupts in a mixed reaction for the man formerly known as Rage, but he looks around the crowd before he and Kittie start making their way to the ring.
Justin: Making his way to the ring...Being accompanied by Kittie...From Las Vegas, Nevada...Please welcome back to SCW..JAKE SULLIVAN!
Once to the ring, Jake pulls himself up to the ring apron with assistance from the second rope as Kittie walks up the steel steps. Jake steps over the top rope and into the ring as he holds the ropes open for Kittie and she joins him in the ring a few seconds later. Jake walks across the ring and stands in one of the corners as he turns and looks towards the ramp. Kittie exits the ring a few seconds later as Jake waits for the match to begin.
Crowd: WELCOME BACK! WELCOME BACK! WELCOME BACK!
Jake turns to the crowd and pumps a fist as they cheer!
Simone: The SCW Universe said it best! Welcome back Jake Sullivan!
Adams: The Artist Formerly Known As Rage!
Simone: A former three-time World Heavyweight Champion and former World Tag Team Champion.
Justin: And his tag team partner...!
The arena fades to black as the screen lights up and we are treated to an old school movie countdown image.
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Suddenly the countdown is stopped by claws slashing through the image and a cat's roar sounds through the arena. Janet Jackson's "Black Cat" blasts through the speakers and Seleana Zdunich is led through the entranceway by her wife and tag team partner, Crystal Hilton. The two make their way to the ring, slapping hands along the way as the crowd cheers them on.
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Justin: Accompanied by Christina Rose! From Halmstad, Sweden ... Seleana Zdunich!
Jake holds the ropes for Seleana to enter the ring and she basks in the cheers as Jake applauds.
Simone: Jake was not at all dissatisfied with who he drew for a tag team partner in this tournament.
Adams: Of course not! Seleana is a former World and Roulette Champion! Why would he be?
Justin: And their opponents...!
The crowd is in anticipation of the arrival of the next wrestler as the lights go out and a band of 6 Mariachi players come out to the arena all playing a guitar. They start to play Cancion del Mariachi as all of them start to sing while walking down the rampway. Halfway they stop and three walk to the left and the other three to the right as they stand face to face before Senor Vinnie walk out to the arena. He is sporting expensive sunglasses and a sweater around his neck and carrying an atomizer. He sprays some of his cologne in the air and sniffs it up as if not wanting to smell the foul air around him. He stops as we see Bea Barnhart walk out to accompany him to the ring before the two continue their strut.
Justin: Coming down the aisle accompanied by Bea Barnhart!! Standing in at 6'8 and weighing in at 280 pounds!! Hailing from Tijuana, Mexico!! Senor Vinnie!!!!
Vinnie and Bea walk to the ring as Vinnie holds the rope open for her as she steps through. He then steps through the ropes himself and hands her the cologne that he carries with him before posing a few moments before staring down his opponents.
Adams: Vinnie is probably one of the only men in SCW that can stare Rage, er, Jake -- right in the eye.
Simone: But can he match Jake's inner rage and killer instinct? This would be a DREAM match!
Adams: Are you listening Maggie...?
Simone: What...?
Justin: And his tag team partner...!
"Wild Eyes" By Parkway drive hits as Alicia steps out with a black hoodie over her upper half with the hood up over her long blond hair. She makes her way down to the ring and runs up the steps before climbing the ropes on the outside, she flips the hood back before putting her arms out , she smiles at the crowd before leaping into the ring from the outside and taking off the hoodie.
Justin: From Atlanta, Georgia ... Alicia Lukas!
The SCW Universe responds with cheers and boos alike!
Simone: Love her or hate her, Alicia Lukas is one of the most decorated wrestlers, male or female, in SCW history!
Adams: I used to think everybody loved a winner until Alicia Lukas came to town. or maybe that's just one fan that keeps complaining?
Both teams huddle in their respective corners, talking strategy when it is decided the women would start. Vinnie and Jake step OVER the ropes to the outside, taking hold of their tag ropes. Alicia and Seleana turn to face each other down as Drew calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
The two former champions race right at each other at the sound of the bell and Seleana leaps, laying Alicia out with a running dropkick! Surprised, Alicia is never the less right back on her feet and Seleana Irish whips her into the ropes and attempts another dropkick but this time Alicia holds onto the ropes and Seleana crashes! Seleana starts to rise but Alicia dropkicks her herself right in the knee, taking her back down to one knee. Alicia grabs her by the head with both hands and begins a barrage of Muay Thai knee strikes into her exposed head, before one final knee knocks Seleana to her back!
Simone: Fast paced action between these two right from the start!
Adams: They're both trying to show the other up as former champions!
With Seleana down, Alicia covers her, hooking the leg.
ONE!
TWO!
Seleana kicks out!
Alicia peels her up from behind and sets her up for a Tiger suplex, but suddenly Seleana counters with a victory roll, hooking both legs!
ONE!
TWO!
Alicia kicks out!
Seleana rolls back toward her corner to attempt to tag out, but Alicia pulls her back. Alicia snapmares her over and soccer kicks her in the back. Alicia then pulls her up and goes for a spinning kick to the midsection when Seleana manages to catch her boot. Seleana then pulls and drops Alicia in a split! Alicia starts to rise but Seleana comes off the ropes and spikes Alicia's head with a low Hurricanrana! Seleana rolls her over for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Alicia kicks out!
Seleana then pulls Alicia to her feet and goes for an Irish whip but Alicia reverses it! Seleana comes off and she jumps, catching Alicia with a bulldog! Seleana is close enough now that she rolls over and jumps, tagging in Jake!
Simone: The former three-time champion Jake Sullivan, back in the ring for the first time in TWO years!
Vinnie also steps inside of the ring and the two titans stare each other down, right in the center of the ring. Jake and Vinnie then lock up, each man attempting to over power the other but they are dead even! They strain and struggle but neither man has the advantage and they release the tie up! The two men then back up a step and circle, then lock up a second time!
Adams: Probably the only two men in the world that can't over power each other.
Simone: As I said, Vinnie and Jake are just so evenly matched. The only advantage Vinnie might have is ring rust on Jake's part.
But now Jake switches tactics and ensnares Vinnie into a side headlock. Jake cranks the pressure on when Vinnie then uses the ropes to send Jake off. Jake comes rebounding off the far side and both men collide in a shoulder tackle - but neither budges an inch!
Adams: Whoooa!
Vinnie smiles and Jake nods. Vinnie then runs into the ropes for another shoulder block, but again neither moves! Vinnie points to the ropes and Jake obliges! Vinnie readies himself but Jake comes off -- with a clothesline and down goes Vinnie!
Simone: Vinnie CLEARLY was not expecting that!
Vinnie is dazed on the canvas, starting to rise but then falling back on his back and Jake makes with the fast cover!
ONE!
Vinnie kicks out quick!
Before Jake is ready, Vinnie is up and he barrels into his equally large opponent and plows him back into the corner! Vinnie drives first his shoulder into Jake's midsection, and then as he breaks at Drew's demand, Vinnie begins to bury knee after knee into Jake's stomach! Vinnie backs off - briefly - then lifts one of those LONG legs and presses his boot against Jake's throat, choking him! Drew counts...!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!...
Vinnie backs up with an innocent smile for Drew, then he runs forward for a big boot but Jake moves out of the way! Vinnie hangs himself in the top rope but is in prime territory for Jake to get in a running big boot instead!
Adams: And THAT is how it's done!
Vinnie is almost sent toppling over the ropes from the impact but Jake turns and tags Seleana back into the match.
Simone: He had Vinnie going there. Was tagging out the right move to make at this point?
Adams: How often has Jake ever been in a spot like this? He's improvising like most others in this tourney.
Simone: Touche.
Alicia sees the tag coming and she is right in the ring, but Seleana uses the top rope to slingshot herself in for a missile dropkick, sending Alicia toppling over, head over heels! Seleana peels her off of the mat and she Irish whips Alicia into the ropes and throws her over with a hiptoss! Alicia sits right up but Seleana comes off the ropes and flattens her once again with a low dropkick! Not letting up, Seleana then jumps to her feet and jumps, crushing Alicia under her body weight with a senton! Seleana rolls right over to cover Alicia.
ONE!
TWO!
Alicia gets her shoulder up!
Adams: Does Alicia seem a tad off her game today?
Simone: Maybe it has something to do with those bruises on her wrist? maybe she's injured?
Seleana pulls Alicia to her feet and body slams her. Seleana then runs into the ropes and jumps onto the middle rope for a Lionsault -- but Alicia brings her knees right up into her ribs and stomach! No sooner does Seleana lands, knocking the air from her body, than Alicia has her in an inside cradle!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-Kick out by Seleana!
Adams: Alicia almost surprised her!
Simone: Proving Alicia is always dangerous, no matter what!
Alicia goes for a stiff martial arts kick, but Seleana grabs her leg- allowing Alicia to turn inside and drop, laying Seleana out with a Pele kick! Alicia pulls her up into a front facelock and whips her over with a snap suplex, then rolls to the apron and begins climbing to the top.
Simone: It's not often Alicia takes to the unfriendly skies! What is she up to?
Alicia gets to the top and she dives for a Frog splash elbow drop - but this time Seleana rolls out of the way! Both women are down and hurt! They roll over and slowly make their way toward their corners and their partners' outstretched hands! Alicia reaches first, tagging in Vinnie! Vinnie jumps in and comes charging at Jake but Jake catches him with a POWERFUL uppercut!
Adams: BOOM!
The one shot is enough to knock Vinnie back against the ropes and Jake lays into him with a barrage of fists to the head and body as Drew attempts to get him off, without success!
Simone: If anyone wondered about Jake's killer instinct, here's your answer!
Jake finally breaks but only long enough to send Vinnie into the ropes with an Irish whip, catching him on the rebound with a spine buster! Jake rolls right over into a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Vinnie kicks out!
Adams: There's some ring rust. He didn't hook the leg.
Jake drags Vinnie to his feet, lifts him up and delivers a body slam! The ring shakes from the impact but a resilient Vinnie is right up and he surprises Jake by returning the favor with his own body slam! Vinnie then comes off the ropes with a guillotine legdrop! Vinnie covers him!
ONE!
TWO!
Jake THROWS Vinnie off!
Simone: Now that was a powerful kick out!
Vinnie immediately locks in a stomach claw on Jake as he lays flat on his back! Drew asks Jake if he wants to tap and the former Rage bellows out in the negative! Jake tries to sit up to break the hold but Vinnie knocks him back down and resumes the claw hold! Jake then fights back with his free hand, throwing right handed fists into Vinnie until the hold is broken! Both big men are on their feet and they both swing for clotheslines, staggering the other! They try again, and clothesline each other again! Jake then kicks Vinnie in the stomach to double him over, and he attempts a powerbomb but Vinnie blocks it!
Adams: Can he do it!? To a man Vinnie's size!?
Jake gets him almost all of the way up before Vinnie escapes again! Vinnie comes off the ropes and this time Jake catches him with a sidewalk slam! Jake with the cover, hooking the leg!
ONE!
TWO!
Vinnie gets the shoulder up!
Simone: Almost! Jake almost advanced his team to the Quarter-Finals!
Jake then comes off the ropes as Vinnie rises - but Vinnie catches him with the End of Days from out of nowhere!
Adams: Lights Out! On a man Jake's size!
Vinnie with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here are your winners, advancing to the next round! Alicia Lukas and senor Vinnie!
Simone: Jake almost had him but just the slightest touch of ring rust cost his team the match!
Adams: But if there's any chance of Jake sticking around, this might make him want to do so!
The cameras go backstage to find Rocky Mountains standing beside one of the competitors for tonight's main event, Cassian Reed. Cassian as big confident smile on his face as he looks towards Rocky, who has her microphone prepped and ready for her interview.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Standing with me at this time I have one of the hottest competitors in Sin City Wrestling, Cassian Reed.
Cassian doesn't let her finish as he holds up his right index finger before he speaks.
Cassian: You mean... THE hottest man to ever grace Sin City Wrestling.
He smiles knowing damn well that he corrected her. Rocky just nods her head out of politeness before she continues with her interview.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Cassian, the fans want to know if you're ready to go one on one with Brother David here tonight?
Cassian just smiles towards the camera, his big white teeth on display.
Cassian: Am I ready?
His British accent made it seem like he was offended by the question.
Cassian: What kind of lazy journalism is that? Am I ready? I said it multiple times in the lead up to this match. I'm more than ready. There isn't a damn doubt in my mind that the Sin City Wrestling Roulette Championship is coming home with me... the question is Rocky... is SCW ready for all of this?
He waved his hands towards himself as if to show off the complete package. Rocky goes to answer him but is cut off by the arrogant Brit.
Cassian: The short answer. No. Tonight I'm going to turn the division on its head and I'm going to bring back the prestige that Roulette Championship deserves... because I want to... and simply because I can.
Rocky moves the microphone towards herself as she replies.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Don't you think you're counting Brother David out? I don't think that's a wise idea.
Cassian scoffs at Rocky, as he screws up his nose into a bundle of crinkles before he mocks her.
Cassian: Lucky for the rest of us, you're not paid to think.
Rocky frowned as Cassian looked her up and down as if she was nothing.
Cassian: Call it counting him out, call it overlooking him I don't give a flying fuck what you wanna call it, the fact or the matter is this... there will be a sacrifice to the Gods tonight Rocky... and that sacrifice will be Bother David's head on a silver platter. He wants to be holy, he wants to be a man of God... let's see how that all stacks up after I beat the man into a bloody puddle later tonight, leaving him crying for his ma... poetic timing really with Easter just around the corner... it's just this Easter story, won't consist of a resurrection just the demise of the Good Sheppard's faith they put into the Lord to lead them to victory.
Rocky waits for Cassian to finish before she goes to speak once more but she is cut off once again.
Cassian: Tonight, the prayers of many will go unanswered... and I've only got one thing left to say bout that.
He turned to look towards the camera and with a confident smile and hard stare Cassian spoke his last words.
Cassian: Enjoy the view of your NEW SCW Roulette Champion, because unlike unwarranted faith in the lord, I'm not going anywhere.
With that said and done, Cassian let out an almighty HA-HA before he walked away from Rocky feeling like a million bucks.
The scene cuts backstage to Myra Rivers, the SCW Bombshells Internet Champion, who is holding her championship over her shoulder. She's in a bright mood at the moment, as she would be considering the great things that have been happening with her as of late. She's in a modest setting. There doesn't appear to be any signs of any party or celebration. She has her entire Sin City Wrestling journey in her thoughts as she begins to express them.
Myra: This past Thursday, I've reached my 200th day as the SCW Bombshells Internet Champion which, for my long career is a first as I've never held a championship this long. It's a great feat and a great accomplishment I have people wondering how I celebrated that. The short answer? I really didn't. I acknowledged it through social media and basked in the glow of it for about a couple of minutes and then I moved forward. I am, by no means, trying to downplay such an accomplishment. I'm being smart about it by not having my head in the clouds, getting lost in the moment and letting my guard down as a result, especially when you consider the Blast from the Past tournament that is going on. Yes, I am going to have to balance both that and my Internet Championship reign, but I know that I am more than up to that challenge. I've been up to just about any and every challenge that has come in front of me ever since my Sin City Wrestling journey started. Take last week for example. There were multiple challenges that took place when Mac Bane and I took on Max Burke and Amy Santino. Max has been one of the most dominant people in SCU for a long time and Amy's Grand Slam resume speaks for itself of course.
Add in the fact that Mac and I shared a roster in the past and weren't on the best of terms and things seemed ripe for a possible surprise in the tournament in the form of Max and Amy winning. Fortunately, that didn't happen!
Myra takes a pause for a bit, expressing a slight bit of happiness that she and Mac managed to advance to the next round of the Blast from the Past tournament. This bit of happiness, however, is reserved.
Myra: Mac and I worked very strong together and the past was left in the past which is great because that allows the two of us to focus on the mission here and that's winning the entire tournament. Max and Amy, they deserve all the credit in the world for giving us one hell of a fight, but ultimately, we were able to pull through in the end. People wondered if we were going to get along. We did. People wondered if Mac was going to be in the best shape he could be considering he won the Roulette title and had been gone from Sin City Wrestling for a few months but he answered that question in spades when he didn't show any ring rust at all. People wondered if the spotlight was going to be a little too much for me considering that this tournament is going to be the biggest microscope I've been under since I joined this company. Thankfully, I answered that question quite well. There's no doubt in my mind that this is going to be a tough tournament and that it's only going to get more difficult from here. Mac and I are off to a great start, there's no denying that at all, but last week was just the first step for us to get to where we want to be in this company. One down? Three to go!
But... this tournament is just a microcosm of my whole run here: great progress, but still a long way to go.
As satisfied as I am with being the Bombshells Internet Champion for as long as I have been and as satisfied as I am with breaking the records that I've broken, I've never been the type of wrestler that stays in her comfort zone. This tournament for me, is expanding that comfort zone... which especially now I know what I need to do since more people in this company are really beginning to take more notice of me the longer I hold this championship. Some may think that this spotlight may become too much for me... but I am confident that when it's all said and done? I'll thrive in it and finally reach the fullest potential I've always had within me all these years. See you in round two!
Myra maintains her poise and confidence as she exits the scene, quite thrilled with how things are going, but also grounded enough to not let it get to her head. Following her departure, the scene cuts out.
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see Jessie Salco standing around clearly still shocked over the fact that she is getting a World Bombshell Championship shot soon, whilst she is doing what she normally does on a show that doesn't feature her in action, namely listen to music (in this case "Coagulative Matter" by the French Tech Death Band "The Scalar Process") it's easy to see that she hasn't gotten over the shock.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Err, Jessie?
Jessie looks up after the last track ends and sees long time SCW interviewer and close friend of hers Ms. Rocky Mountains standing there.
Jessie: If you're here, I'm guessing word has spread of my upcoming title match?
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Word spreads fast but I was asked to find you by Mark, what are your thoughts on the title match?
Jessie lets out a nervous laugh.
Jessie: My thoughts? That damn title has been alluding me for the past four years! I did some things that I deeply regret in order to get a chance at the title up too and including burning bridges with those I once considered friends!
Jessie adds before letting out a deep breath.
Jessie: If I had known that it would be as easy as beating Evie in the Chamber of Extreme, I would've challenged her to that match a lot sooner! Especially when she was champ! In all seriousness though, this has been a long time coming.
Jessie adds before folding her arms.
Jessie: Keira's quest to win that title came to an end at High Stakes X, now it's my turn! I'm not the same Bombshell who went to every length I could think off short of sexual favours on Mark to get a shot at that title! The attack by Sin and my feud with Evie saw fit to that and I plan to make good on that title shot!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: So, would you have done that to Mark if it meant a shot?
Jessie: Really?
Ms. Rocky Mountains: You said it, not me!
Jessie: I was being hypothetical Rocky, I may have gotten desperate for a shot at times but never that desperate! I can only hope that Char Kwan keeps her nose out of it!
Jessie walks off as the scene fades.
The scene opens backstage, where we see Ms Rocky Mountains standing in front of the Roulette Wheel and standing either side of her is Cassian Reed and SCU & Sin City Wrestling Roulette Champion David Shepherd.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Ladies and Gentlemen... I have with me Cassian Reed and Roulette Champion Brother David Shepherd. We are about to determine the stipulation for this match. Cassian as the challenger to Brother David's Roulette championship you get the chance to spin the wheel.
Cassian: Thank you.
Reed steps forward and grabs the wheel and gives it a firm yank and it begins to spin past the many stipulations that are the wheel. Watching the wheel whi
past cage match, last man standing, ladder match, strap match etc... it soon begins to slow down and it finally stops.Ms. Rocky Mountains: The match stipulation for this title match will be contested under a ladder match.
Reed and Shepherd nod and then leave as Ms. Rocky Mountains looks a the wheel and the scene fades out.
Justin: This match is a ladder match... and is for the Sin City Wrestling Roulette Championship. Introducing first... hailing from London, England.... Cassian Reed.
Bad Motherfucker - Machine Gun Kelly and Kid Rock hits over the p.a as he appears at the entrance to a chorus of boo's. He poses before moving down the ramp, where he slides into the ring and moves to the corner, where he looks up at the Roulette Championship hanging above as music dies down.
Justin: And his opponent...
A white light flashes over the crowd that is almost blinding. It returns to a more tolerable brightness as "Feel Invincible" by Skillet begins to play through the arena. The crowd boos and gets louder when the announcer speaks up.
Justin: On his way to the ring from Tulsa, Oklahoma he is 6'4" and weighed in this morning at 245lb. Representing The Church of The Good Shepherds and the current Roulette Champion he is Brother David Shepherd!
And the boos become louder. David walks out onto the stage, throwing his hands in the air, looking up. He nods his head and smiles when he goes back and forth across the stage. He holds His Holy Word in his hand as he comes to the center of the stage. He walks down the aisle as he continues to read. He sits it on the ring steps and jumps up onto the apron. He walks across the apron as he seeks His praise. He gets inside of the ring and bounces off of the ropes multiple times with high, angry energy as he waits for the match to start.
The moves back and indicates for the bell to be rung...
DING DING DING!
Shepherd and Reed circle the ring as they both trade barb with Shepherd telling Reed he is going to hell, while Reed tells Shepherd lighten up and get laid. They both then move in and lock up in the centre of the ring, where they jockey for position for a few moments, however, Shepherd quickly overpowers Reed and pushes him into the corner. Shepherd breaks away and goes for a swing, but Reed ducks and Reed catches Shepherd with fist strike, which drops to the mat and then promptly rolls from the ring as he rubs his head. Shepherd looks up at his title as Reed moves around, which Shepherd quickly moves around the ring before climbing back in. Shepherd looks at the Roulette belt above him again before returning his focus back to Reed, where they circle the ring before Shepherd rushes forward and delivers a boot to Reed stomach.
Simone: Neither man makes a beeline to the outside and instead they start of inside the ring, trading words at first but then they quickly lock up.
Adams: Shepherd briefly gets the upper hand but when Reed fights back, Shepherd bails from the ring following Reed delivering a punch. Shepherd takes a moment before returning to the ring and they circle once more but Shepherd surprises Reed with a boot to the stomach.
Reed holds his stomach and moves away but Shepherd follows him and grabs him and pulls him away from the ropes before delivering a vicious uppercut and again Reed stumbles away and ends up against the ropes. Shepherd approaches once more and grabs Reed pulling away from the ropes and this time unleashing a right hand to Reed's head. Reed drops to a knee but again Shepherd grabs him and pulls him up and hits another European uppercut and Reed once again stumbles away to the corner. Shepherd approaches Reed and grabs him and pulls him up and pushes him into the corner, where he delivers several punches to Reed's stomach and head over and over again with Reed grimacing with each shot until he retaliates and begins to fight back and begins to throw punches back at Shepherd.
Adams: Shepherd follows up his boot to the stomach as he begins to work over Reed with European uppercuts and punches.
Simone: All these shots doesn't put Reed off and begins to fight back.
With every punch he moves from the corner and with them away from the corner, Reed delivers a kick to the stomach before grabbing his head and then clubbing him across the back, which sends Shepherd down to the mat but is quick to get back up as Reed grabs him again, but Shepherd responds with a forearm to the stomach. He then grabs Reed by the hair and hand before whipping him across the ring, where Reed stops himself in the corner and Shepherd rushes in, but it met with an elbow to the face.
Simone: It's now Reed turn to beat on Shepherd with a few blows of his own, but Shepherd responds back quickly with a forearm and tries to counter the attack and whips Reed across the ring but as Shepherds comes rushing he gets a elbow for his troubles.
Shepherd drops to a knee holding his face, while Reed backs away and take a moment before moving to the ropes as he looks to climb out of the ring and get a ladder, but Shepherd is quick to his feet and dives at Reed clubbing his back and halting Reed progress as he drops to the mat. Shepherd grabs Reed hand and almost drags him to the centre of the ring before pulling him to his feet and then bring a knee up and kicks Reed in the chest. Reed drops to his knees as Shepherd approaches and begin to kick him in body and head.
Adams: Reed looks to go out of the ring to get a ladder, but Shepherd quickly puts a stop to that and drags him away from the ropes and begins to kick him.
Reed looks up a little shocked but still moves to get to his feet, but Shepherd is back on him and helps him to his feet and then he lifts him up onto his shoulders before hitting a Samoan drop. Reed lays on the mat sucking in as much as possible as Shepherd climbs to his feet and moves to the ropes, where he climbs out and moves to a ladder that was quickly put up in anticipation of the match. He pushes up the hinges and he moves towards the ring as he prepares to bring the ladder into the ring, however, Reed quickly makes his way to his feet and ruins in with a running dropkick sending the ladder into Shepherd.
Simone: Samoan drop from Shepherd on Reed gives him an opening and he climbs out of the ring and grabs a ladder.
Adams: The ladder gets close to coming into the ring, as Reed recovers and hits a running dropkick into the ladder forcing Shepherd backwards.
Shepherd falls backwards but quickly dusts himself off and climbs to his feet and grabs the ladder and pulls it up as he looks to try and get the ladder in, but Reed is back to his feet and grabs the top rope and leaps over with a crossbody onto the ladder and Shepherd. Shepherd again falls backwards with the ladder on top of him, as Reed lays on the mat holding his torso as he rolls away to get some space between him and Shepherd.
Adams: Shepherd isn't put off by the dropkick and picks himself back up but Reed is back on him and leaps over the ropes with a crossbody sending Shepherd back down to the mat and with Reed sacrificing himself.
Reed moves to the steps and pulls himself up into a seat position, while Shepherd pushes the ladder away and pushes himself up into also seated position as they both then make their way to their feet and move towards each other, where they begins to trade shots back and forth until Shepherd drives a knee into Reed's stomach, who drops to a knee. Shephard grabs Reed and throws him into the ring. Shepherd turns and grabs the ladder that he was trying to bring into the ring and he sets it up it leaning on the apron as he then climbs back into the ring and approaches Reed, where he pulls him up and drags him to the ropes. Putting Reed in between his legs, Shepherd lifts Reed up but Reed is quick to deliver punches to Shepherds head as he then leans backwards as if he was going to do a rana but he instead drags Shepherd over the ropes and Shepherd lands on the ladder back first.
Simone: Reed and Shepherd have a brief brawl but Shepherd quickly puts a stop to it and drives a knee into Reed stomach. Shepherd has something planned with the ladder here.
Adams: He looked to try a powerbomb but Reed somehow counters and sends Shepherd over the ropes and he lands back first on there. Reed also tumbles out but doesn't land too hard and he is quick to his and follows up and hitting a foot stomp.
Reed also ends up on the outside but is quick to his feet and climbs up onto the apron before leaping forward and hitting a foot stomp into the stomach/chest of Shepherd. Shepherd holds his stomach, while Reed climbs back to his feet following falling forward. Reed lifts the ring skirt up and pulls a ladder out from underneath and then slides it into the ring.
Simone: Another ladder comes into play.
Reed follows it in and climbs to his feet, where he grabs the ladder and pulls it up and sets it up underneath the Roulette belt. He then begins to climb the ladder and gets about 5 rungs up and Shepherd rolls off the ladder he was laying on and climbs to his feet and gets into the ring, he reaches up and grabs the back of Reed's shorts and pulls him backwards. Reed lands on his feet and Shepherd grabs him by the hair and drives his face into the ladder.
Adams: Reed sets up the ladder and begins to climb it, however, Shepherd manages to recover just enough to get back in the ring and stop Reed from winning.
Reed stumbles back but Shepherd doesn't allow him to go too far away and clubs his back before spinning him around and hitting an exploder suplex sending Reed across the ring. Shepherd climbs back to his feet and looks at Reed before grabbing the ladder and instead of climbing it, he folds it up and places it into the corner before grabbing Reed and pulls him up and drags him to where the ladder is and he hits a pumphandle slam into the ladder.
Simone: Reed is in trouble here... as Shepherd continues to work Reed over. He just needs to climb a ladder.
Reed bounces off the ladder and screams out in the pain, Shepherd moves to Reed once more and pulls him up and goes to whip into the ladder but Reed counters sending Shepherd into it and Reed drops to a knee but quickly rises up and hits a cannonball into Shepherd. Reed rolls away holding his back while Shepherd lays on the ladder briefly before rolling off holding his back.
Adams: Both men down and both hurting.
Shepherd grabs the ropes and pulls himself into a seated position as he looks up at the roulette championship and shakes his head as he pulls himself up to his feet, as he looks at the ladder, which is slightly bent. He then climbs out of the ring, where he moves to find another ladder. Reed meanwhile has already rolled himself from the ring and was looking for a ladder but struggling a little.
Simone: While both men are struggling... they both have found some extra energy to move again.
Shepherd grabs the ladder that leans up against the barriers and lifts it and pushes it into the ring, while Reed on the outside moves to a ladder that was already set up and he loosens the hinges and folds the ladder up and slides it into the ring. Shepherd sets up the ladder in the centre of the ring and begins to climb it.
Adams: Got a race here.
Reed stands to his feet and pulls the ladder up and already sets it up right next to Shepherd ladder and he begins to climb it. Meeting Shepherd at the top they begin trades shots at the top of the ladders as Reed bounces Shepherds face off the top rung of the ladder before kicking the ladder several times to unbalance it before giving it one last shove and the ladder and Shepherd crash down to the mat. Reed clings onto his ladder before taking the final few rungs and reaches up and grabs the Roulette title and pulls it off the hoop.
Simone: This isn't going to end well for either man...
Adams: Well not for Shepherd as Reed comes out on top and pushes Shepherds ladder away and he drops like a stone an Reed grabs the Roulette Championship.
He takes a few steps down the ladder before leaping off onto his feet before sinking down hugging the title, as his music hits over the p.a
DING DING DING!
Adams: A big win for Reed and his first title in Sin City Wrestling.
Justin: Winner of this match and NNEEEEWWW Sin City Wrestling Roulette Champion... Cassian Reed.
The ref helps Reed up and raises his arm in victory as Reed raises the belt high above his head but quickly drops it as he holds his side.
Adams: We have a brand new champion!
Simone: Dear God, that man's ego will be unbarable! Thankfully, we don't have to watch him for the rest of the night because that's all we got time for. Join us next week as Blast From The Past continues! For Jason Adams, I'm Belinda Simone saying good night everybody!
Cassian sticks his face in the camera, bragging up his new title win as the credits start to roll.
Thank you! To Chris, Mark, The Lord MK, Andy, Gerrit, Dustin, Jenny, Annie,Shad, AJ, Todd, Marge, Ryan, Jazz, Cross, JJ, Kelli Torres, Britt, Court, also again to Annie for the great match banners and to everyone who roleplayed!