The crowd is alive with energy inside of the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California. The camera scans around the capacity crowd, cheering and waving while holding up signs for their favorites.
A spotlight then 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;
crowd: SCW! SCW! SCW!
Justin then hops up onto the corner turnbuckle and smiles, looking out around the rows of seats around the grounds itself. He drops back down and takes his place in the center of the ring and brings the microphone up to his lips.
Justin: Hello everyone and welcome to the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California and welcome to Sin City Wrestling "Climax Control"!
The crowd cheers!
Justin: Now please help me welcome the Hostess With the Mostess for "Climax Control" -- Miss Amanda Hugginkiss!
The crowd cheers as Amanda walks out, dressed in a Victorian widow costume; top hat with veil, tattered, long-sleeve dress, matching gloves and lace fan. The music starts and Amanda begins her performance.
Amanda: It's just you and me baby
I'll be your Carol Anne
A-B-C-D-E-F-G
Place your fingers on the board
I'll be your Carol Anne
A-B-C-D-E-F-G
Maybe yes and maybe no
A-B-C-D-E-F-G
We're trapped in two different worlds
Now I know you're no downtown boy, well I'm no uptown girl neither
We're trapped between two realms you see
You wanna talk to me
Well then drop the phone
And pick up the board
I'll be your pentagram
Let's dabble in the black arts
This is not a game
Let me spell my name
Let's keep this in the dark
Call me on the Ouija Board
H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P
Call me on the Ouija Board
Q-R-S-T-U and I
Call me on the Ouija Board
W-X-Y-and-Z
Call me on the Ouija Board
On the Ouija Board
And tell me what you'll do to me
I will spell a fantasy
And cast a spell of ecstasy.
A little touch of magic
In this world obsessed with science
I'll be your pentagram
Let's dabble in the black arts
This is not a game
Let me spell my name
Let's keep this in the dark
Call me on the Ouija Board
H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P
Call me on the Ouija Board
Q-R-S-T-U and I
Call me on the Ouija Board
W-X-Y-and-Z
Call me on the Ouija Board
On the Ouija Board
We don't need no telephone
Maybe yes and maybe no
Let's see where this goes
Maybe yes and maybe no
We don't need no telephone
Maybe yes and maybe no
Let's see where this goes
Call me on the Ouija Board
H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P
Call me on the Ouija Board
Q-R-S-T-U and I
Call me on the Ouija Board
W-X-Y-and-Z
Call me on the Ouija Board
On the Ouija Board
Goodbye
G-g-g-g-goodbye
Goodbye
The SCW Universe cheers for the opening performance and Amanda waves politely and blows a number of kisses before taking her leave from the stage, vanishing behind the curtains.
The camera then transitions to the ringside area where Belinda Simone and Jason Adams sit front and center at the broadcast table.
Simone: Hello and welcome one and all to this very special edition of SCW Climax Control - New Blood Rising! I am Belinda Simone!
Adams: I'm Jason Adams - and I'm all a tickle at all the new talent SCW has signed over the last few weeks!
Simone: Indeed, Mark Ward worked overtime over the last month bringing in fresh blood to both the Superstar and Bombshell divisions, as well as a number of returning stars to both rosters!
Adams: And the new blood flows - pun not intended - in the opening match when we see Alexander Raven's feminine type companion go up against the newest addition to the Warren wrestling circle - Dawn Warren!
Simone: Then the mixed tag team grudge match that SHOULD have taken place a month ago at Inception VII will take place now! There is no backing out or tricks left for the Troll as he and his lady friend Katherine aka Kitty Lytter face off against O'Malley and Darcy!
Adams: We've heard a lot - and I mean a LOT - about Kim Pain and tonight she makes her SCW debut against Cyndy Hasley!
Simone: Malachi is back in Sin City Wrestling and the former Mixed Tag Team Champion's first test is against multi-time champion in SCU - the always unpredictable Alex Rush!
Adams: Then we find out who will get first crack at the new Bombshell Roulette Champion Crystal Whateverherlastnameisnow - when former champion Jessie Salco goes up against newcomer Eavan Maloney!
Simone: Then former two-time World Heavyweight Champion Calvin Harris makes a return to his former home, stepping inside of the ring against another former champion many times over - Austin James Mercer!
Adams: And a Main Event grudge match! "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart has had some bad things to say about Helluva Bottom Carter, even accusing him of jobbing a match against Miles Kasey! Well Carter wanted to be the one to dethrone Bulldog but he'll have to settle for this grudge match to close the night out!
Simone: All this and more on SCW Climax Control!
As the opening of "Oblivion" by Shinedown begins to play, the crowd is on their feet. The applause is almost deafening for the SCW Power Couple. Mac and Amber walk out hand in hand to a thunderous ovation. They look at each other and smirk, then begin the walk down the ramp.Amber adjusts the belt on her shoulder, grimacing slightly at the movement. Mac whispers something to her and she shakes her head at the asked question. He gives her hand a gentle squeeze as they reach the ring steps and begin entering the ring. Microphones had been set up previously so all they had to do is pick them up off the mat. Mac grabs both microphones and hands one to Amber.
Mac Bane: You're welcome
He gets a mixed reaction as he continues.
Mac Bane: That's right, your favorite power couple is back where they belong!
He says as he looks at his wife and smiles.
Mac Bane: So, we are here tonight to celebrate but first we'll start with your current reigning and defending Sin City Bombshell's World Champion!
He gets the crowd back on his side as he folds his hands in front of him and waits for his wife to take over.
Amber Ryan: It's been awhile. It's been a long ass while... Might not be the most popular sight, but it's better the devil you know than the devil trying to burn down your house.
Another small readjustment and another swallowed grimace, the effects of the war with Masque still visibly affecting the two-time Bombshells champion.
Amber Ryan: I didn't wanna come out here and gloat, I didn't wanna start things off on a messy note or start calling out every loudmouth who thought they were safe the last five months... I came out to apologize.
There's a soft murmur throughout the arena, even Amber's jaw seems to clench momentarily as the statement sinks in. However she shakes some errant out of her face and straightens up with a knowing half-smile.
Amber Ryan: Masque ever stepping foot through these doors was on me. I dragged out the monsters from under the bed and tried to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight... A lot of people got needlessly dragged into our war, thrown into our crossfires- however... I promised I would fix this, that I'd end this.
Amber shifts the title off her shoulder and into her hand, lifting it up to face height.
Amber Ryan: It's funny, cause you'd be surprised how long someone might survive without a heart beating in their chest... or maybe you wouldn't. Like me, hate me, love me or wanna see me dead- I made that promise and I fucking kept it. I took the wicked witch to war and dropped the house while she laughed in my face. There's no more laughter though... No more games.
Amber's hand drops, title in hand to her side.
Amber Ryan: Tonight, we return to what truly matters...
Amber trails off, turning to Mac with a coy smile and allowing her husband, the SCW World Heavyweight champion to take center stage. Mac smiles at his wife, only an expert eye would catch the slight look of concern that crosses his face. It was there and then gone.
Mac Bane: Well said.
He pauses while the crowd quiets down and he smiles.
Mac Bane: It's what we do, we take care of what matters most. For ourselves, this company, and this industry.
A murmur runs through the crowd, causing Mac to smile.
Mac Bane: I don't remember, ever a time in my career when I saw a husband and wife both win world titles.
He looks over at his wife, the pride is obvious in his voice and the look he gives her.
Mac Bane: But, who are we really? We're obviously not just another husband-and-wife team.
Mac points at his wife.
Mac Bane: That woman right there, she held that title for longer than anyone in the history of the women's division of this company's history. She didn't break the record, she shattered it. Just short of a year, and would still be champion today if not for the mask-wearing freak.
He pauses as the crowd erupts for Amber. He holds up his hand with 4 fingers showing.
Mac Bane: Her second reign and my fourth, just in case you weren't keeping score at home. Just as she has joined an elite company, so have I. There are many multi-time champions in this company's history.
He waits again as the crowd responds in a positive way.
Mac Bane: So, yeah, we are going back to the important shit.
He cocks his head to the side and gives the camera a wicked smile.
Mac Bane: Breakin' necks and cashing checks. It's what we do, you know other than being the killers of Kings and Queens. Slayers of Dragons. Being the very best at what we do. Just as importantly, we see people signing up for the Blast From The Past.
The crowd erupts again.
Mac Bane: All coming to Sin City to try and take away what we've fought so hard to get back. It's not as easy as you think, folks. You're coming into our house, trying to pick a fight you can't win.
They raise their belts with one hand, extend the microphones out and then drop the microphones in unison.
"Oblivion" by Shine Down plays as they exit the ring.
Justin: This match is scheduled for one fall... introducing first.. hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana... Luna Vanity.
All lights begin to dim, as the opening Air Raid sirens of "Obey the Queen" begin to play through the arena. A spotlight appears on the center of the stage, from the left side of the arena as the words 'Wake Up' come through. All lights gone now. Another spotlight from the opposite side as the word 'die' comes through. A final spotlight, directly above follows 'A Queen'. With measured, slowly steps, Luna backs slowly into the triple spotlight. Her jet black hair tied back in double Dutch braids, hanging down towards her stunningly white outfit. A pearl white leather jacket, three small metal spikes on each shoulder pad. High waisted white shorts glittery in appearance, shimmering in the direct light. Beneath the jacket, a sleeveless white turtleneck crop. "ENOUGH!". All three lights go out, before a quick pop of pyro and all lights come back on. Luna flicks her shoulders back and lets her jacket slide off her shoulders, hanging loose around her elbows as she turns on her heel. Measured, purposeful strides take her down the ramp towards the ring. The mixture of cheers and boos from the crowd roaring above the music. She drops her jacket to the ground as she gets to the ring, walking up the nearest set of steps. A quick one two up the bottom two ropes, before she leans forward and flips over the top rope to land in the ring. She winks out at the crowd, blowing a long kiss with a low twisting bow.
Justin: and her opponent... Dawn Warren...
Ain't it Fun by Paramore begins to blast across the speakers. As it does Dawn makes her way out from behind the curtains smirking. She claps the hands of the roaring fans before sliding into the ring.
Warren gets ready in the corner, as the ref checks both for weapons before indicating for the bell to be rung...
DING DING DING!
Both women circle the ring, as Warren offers out a hand for a handshake, but Vanity just bats it , away in disgust as she backs away for a moment as Warren shrugs it off. she and Vanity circle the ring before moving in and locking up in the centre of the ring, where they jockey for position until Vanity overpowers Warren and pushes her up against the ropes, where she moves her arm into Warren's face, as the ref moves in and tells Vanity to release. Vanity releases but grabs Warren's arm and then slaps it away.
Simone: Warren offers out a hand for a handshake, but Vanity doesn't respond and bats it away showing that she isn't here to make friends and Vanity wants to show that she wants to get the match going and they circle the ring before locking up and Vanity quickly overpowers Warren and drives her up against the ropes, but the ref quickly moves in and forces to Vanity to back off.
Adams: Good start here as Vanity looks to start of strong.
Warren holds her arm and shrugs off the slap, as she smirks at Vanity before moving away from the ropes and paces around the ring as Vanity carefully watches her before Warren stops and they move back in and lock up once again, but it's only brief as Warren breaks and locks Vanity into a headlock, where she drops toto a knee as she puts pressure on Vanity's head and neck. She climbs back to her feet, where cranks on Vanity's head and neck for a few moments before Vanity pushes Warren away and into the ropes and Warren bounces off them and shoulder blocks Vanity down to the mat.
Adams: They pace the ring once more and move back in and lock up as this time Warren breaks and counters into a headlock, where she puts pressure on Vanity neck for a few moments. Before Vanity breaks away and pushes Warren away into the ropes but Vanity gets a shoulder block for her trouble.
Warren looks down at Vanity before turning and heads towards the ropes, as Vanity rolls onto her front, which Warren cartwheels over Vanity and turns smiles, as Vanity gets to a knee and glares at Warren. Vanity rises to her feet and charges at Warren and tries for a wild a swing, which Warren ducks and grabs Vanity from around the waist, where she tries to lift her up, but Vanity is a little too heavy for her. Vanity bends over and grabs Warren foot and lifts and sends Warren backwards, but Warren uses her free foot to push Vanity away, who bounces off the ropes and as Warren goes to sit up and Vanity cartwheels past her and as Warren goes to get up, Vanity hits a standing dropkick on Warren, who rolls away but Vanity catches up with her and goes for a pin...
Simone: Warren looks to capitalise on the shoulder block but as she turns Vanity rolls on her front and Warren cartwheels over Vanity but turning and smiles at her. Mind games perhaps.
Adams: Yup. Vanity though not at all impressed and she gets to a knee before making her way to her feet and charges at Warren but Warren ducks and grabs Vanity around the waist as tries to lift her up with little success and instead Vanity bends over and grabs Warren's foot and sends Warren backwards.
Simone: Warren shoves Vanity away and as Vanity comes back, she skips past Warren and Warren gets to her feet but is met with a standing dropkick and Vanity goes for a pin...
ONE!
TWO!
Kickout!
Warren kicks out, as she quickly sits up, but Vanity grabs her arm and hooks her arms around causing some discomfort for Warren, as Vanity rises to her feet forcing Warren up as well, where Vanity takes a moment to carefully release Warren before Irish whipping her across the ring into corner and Vanity follows her, but Warren grabs the ropes and pushes herself up and Vanity disappear under Warren and Warren drops down behind Vanity, Vanity turns and Warren hits a arm drag. She and Vanity makes their way back to their feet and Vanity rushes at Warren and Warren hits another arm drag but this time she keep hold of Vanity's arm.
Adams: Warren kicks out at two, and as she sits up, but Vanity keeps hold of her arm and shoulder before climbing to her feet and then sends Warren across the ring into a corner and Vanity goes to follow but Warren pushes herself up and dodges Vanity.
Simone: Warren hits a couple of arms drags to make sure Vanity stays down.
But keeping the move in place doesn't last for long as Vanity begins to move and climb to her feet, as Warren has no choice as they get to their feet and Vanity grabs a handful of hair and pulls her backwards and up against the ropes before letting go and then whips her across the ring, where Warren hits then ropes and grabs them and coming to a sudden stop. Vanity rushes in and Warren gets an elbow up and Vanity stumbles back as Warren steps forward and grabs Vanity and looks to sends her over the ropes but Vanity counters and sends Warren over instead. Vanity follows up with a wild swing, but Warren blocks it and throws in a forearm, which Vanity stumbles away and Warren grabs the top rope and then leaps up and hits a springboard hurricanrana.
Simone: Warrens moves doesn't keep Vanity down and Vanity grabs a handful of hair to slow Warren, before proceeding to whip her across the ring but Warren grabs the ropes. Vanity rushes in and gets an elbow to the face for her troubles.
Adams: But things quickly change and Warren hits a springboard hurricanrana on Vanity.
Vanity rolls away as Warren crawls after her and grabs her and goes for a pin...
ONE!
TWO!
Kickout!
Warren shakes her head, as she grabs Vanity by the hair and pulls her up to her knees as she looks to make Vanity tap with the Puppy Power, but Vanity throws her elbows back, catching Warren across the temples and forcing Warren to release. Vanity rolls away from Warren, as Warren sits in place shakes her head, as Vanity slowly climbs to her feet, where she kicks out at Warren. Warren tries to move away but Vanity continues to approach and kicks her over and over before following up with a shining wizard.
Adams: Vanity kicks out at two... as she looks to finish off Vanity with a submission hold but Vanity throws some elbows and catches Warren, who has to release and Vanity then attacks Warren with boots and the a shining wizard.
Vanity turns and climbs the ropes, where she looks down at Warren before leaping off and goes for a shooting star press, which Warren gets her knees up and Vanity crashes onto them. Vanity goes to roll away but Warren grabs her and rolls her into a tight pin..
Simone: Vanity goes to follow up with a shooting star press but Warren gets knees up and Vanity crashes onto them and Warren grabs Vanity for a small package and goes for a pin...
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING
Adams: Warren picks up a win in her debut match.
Justin: The winner of this match via pinfall... Dawn Warren.
Warren's music hits over the p.a as she slowly climbs to her feet as the raises her arm in victory.
The camera picks up outside of the back entrance to the Bren Events Center where the parking garage is located, where the vehicles of SCW staff and stars alike are located. You can see some cars still pulling in when along the walkway comes two of the established Superstars having just exited their own rented vehicle, none other than Miles 'Milo' Kasey and Helluva Bottom Carter. Miles has a small sack slung over his beefy shoulder on the off chance he is needed to step in as a substitute for one reason or another this evening, whereas Carter is pulling a full luggage rack behind him, being scheduled to take part in the night's Main Event. Carter is noticeably limping slightly while Miles looks a bit worse for wear himself with marks on his arm and a few dark bruises on the neck and at the exposed collarbone. The pair are greeted by fans watching from above the parking garage, and this does not go unnoticed by either man who both smile and wave up toward their supporters.
Miles opens the door as a courtesy, allowing Carter to set foot inside first and dragging the luggage in behind him, and Miles brings up the rear - pun intended - allowing the door to swing shut.
The two men walk along the hallway, by-passing several SCW staff members who are hurrying to and fro in preparation for the evening's show to ensure all goes as smoothly as humanly possible whole conversing quietly between themselves.
They pass the media area where stars are in the process of being photographed and video recorded for promotional purposes, while Janet the Makeup Lady busies herself with her team, applying makeup and fixing any outfits that are in need of repair for man or woman alike. Carter and Miles head past the rec area where there is always the elaborate set up of monitors to watch the show from backstage and a PS5 in case of a need to unwind before the show begins.
Miles: Do you want to change first or head for catering?
HBCarter: Change. That way we can check to see if there are any changes and you can get changed too if need be.
Miles: Always trying to find a reason to my clothes off...
HBCarter: Yeah like that takes any effort!
Miles just smiles as they head for the locker rooms and pass none other than former SCW Superstar, Despayre, who is rifling through an ice chest in dire search of an elusive Cherry Coke. No sooner do they pass the unique and innocent star, than does Despayre look up and stare at them passing with wide eyes. A casual glance from the corner of his eye alerts Miles to this behavior and he pauses to greet the loveable Superstar.
Miles: Hi, Despy. Something wrong?
Despayre just shakes his head in the negative.
HBCarter: Then why are you staring at us like that?
Despayre: You had sex.
Both Miles AND Carter's eyes opened wide in surprise, Carter releasing his grip on his luggage, allowing it to drop to the floor. Carter and Miles exchange a surprised look before they look at Despayre who meant absolutely no harm with the casual observation ... but he WAS asked and people should know better than to ask Despayre anything if you don't want the honest truth!
HBCarter: Despy ... what makes you think we had sex?
To which Despayre just shrugs his slim shoulders and silently points to the teddy bear Angel perched on the table beside him. But that was right before one of the doors to the women's dressing room shut and up walks...
Ariana: There you two are! Who had sex?
But before Miles or Carter can say anything to deter honest Despy from answering...
Despayre: Miles and Carter.
HBCarter: (groans) Oh my god...
While Miles closes his eyes but smiles as he shakes his head at what's going on. Ariana turns her head back slowly to Miles and her bestie, her mouth open almost as wide as her eyes.
Ariana: You two had SEX and you didn't tell ME!?
Miles: To be fair, we haven't told anyone yet.
Kat: Didn't tell anyone what?
Kat asks as she emerges from up the hall. Despayre just turns his head toward Kat and casually points at Miles and Carter.
Despayre: They had sex.
HBCarter: Despy!
Despayre jumped and spun around.
Despayre: What???
HBCarter: Stop telling people we had sex!
Malachi: You had sex?
Malachi and his pregnant wife Bella Madison walks up the hall to the small gathering, arm in arm. Malachi points right at Miles and Carter.
Malachi: I knew it!
Fenris: Knew what?
HBCarter: Are you KIDDING me right now!?
Now FENRIS along with his brother Aron had stepped out of the men's dressing room and right into the thick of things. Malachi spins around and jets a thumb back over his shoulder.
Malachi: I TOLD you those two were fucking!
Fenris looks from Malachi to the now very embarrassed Carter and Miles who is trying hard not to laugh and instead is reaching behind his head to give his scalp a light scratch, trying to think of how to get him and Carter out of this spot. He knew their peers would find out eventually but this was NOT how he thought it would happen!
Fenris: Well it's about FUCKING time!
Malachi: Literally!
But Bella has his palms clasped together and is all smiles.
Bella: Oh Carter... Miles! Congratulations!
HBCarter: Ohmygod...
But Bella walks up and gives Carter an awkward hug and then turns and Miles gives one back as good as he got. That was when another presence made themself known...
Hot Stuff: Hey, what's going on?
The boss man himself, "Hot Stuff" Mark Ward was on the scene and a frazzled Carter reacts by instinct and...
HBCarter: WE HAD SEX, OKAY! IS THAT WHAT EVERYONE WANTED TO HEAR!? WE HOOKED UP! WE KNOCKED BOOTS! MILES RODE SAINT GEORGE! I HAD MY CORN GROUND! MILES TOOK ME ON THE BEDROOM FLOOR AND THAT'S WHY I HAVE RUG BURN ON MY FACE AND CHEST AND KNEES...!
He turns and stops, choking on his words at who he just addressed, Mark staring at him bemused and not offended with a raised brow. Mark just pats the young star on the arm and casually goes about his way as the others around the pair just stare until...
Fenris: Well that was a little personal!
Malachi: I know, right!?
One by one, everyone turns and goes about their business, leaving Carter trying to shield his eyes with his hand and Miles wrapping an arm around his shoulder.
Miles: You know, I think my bluntness is rubbing off on you.
Despayre: Friction will do that.
Miles and Carter turn and look at Despayre who looks up into the and whistles innocently.
We are at ringside when "Unsainted" hits from Slipknot as the newly crowned Roulette champion walks out to the ring with his fiancé Melissa, he stands on the ring apron while holding on to the custom made walking cane and the championship belt draped across the shoulder from Melissa before the two walk towards the ring. The crowd are giving the man mixed reactions, but everyone is respecting him from all the accomplishments that he has made so far in his career as a member of SCW. He reaches the ring and walks up the steps before opening the ring ropes for his fiancé to step through as he follows her inside as well. He asks for a microphone from Justin Decent, before turning his attention towards the crowd and the wrestlers in the back.
Goth: A few weeks ago I beat Bill Barnhart for the Roulette championship, it was the first ever match we have had since joining Sin City Wrestling. I have a lot of respect for that man, but if he thinks that just because he held this belt that he could challenge ME??? To second guess MY dominance in all these years that I have been wrestling??? Well I guess I proved that delusional man wrong haven't I Melissa???
The camera turns towards his fiancé as she is nodding her head in agreement.
Goth: And then I issued an open challenge, an open challenge for anybody in that locker room or whomever who likes it!! Well there was one small debate with someone that I thought had balls, but I guess it never came to be inside Sin City. So I am here, to once again ask you all, who is here that is willing to take away MY gold??? To stop my quest to gain the longest combined reign in the history of this company??? The most successful wrestler when it comes down to having won more championships than any other man!!!
He turns his attention to the locker room and grins
Goth: Like I thought, nobody. Well, you can safely say that I am looking with lots of interest to the match between Bill and Carter... a possible rematch or a first time opponent!! And then there are so many new names and returning names that gets me all excited to compete against them. The problem is, will you also be as excited after the match is over??? Well, I am urging you all on folks... don't be shy, don't hide behind twitter and talk brave!!! I will be here next week if there's no match booked and will await whomever it will be that wants to face me... Or in case if I do get a match, who the next in line will be to test their luck. Because the King of Kings has gone Roulette crazy baby!!!!!
With that Goth drops the mic and the two walk off to a loud ovation from the crowd.
The opening guitar riff to "In the Middle of the Night" by Within Temptation hits the speakers and the crowd comes unglued as Ariana emerges from the back wearing her street clothes.
Simone: Ariana lost the Bombshell Roulette Title at Inception VI after Crystal Caldwell escaped the arena with the belt!
Adams: As heart-breaking as that must've been for Ari, let's not forget that her stock rose considerably whilst she was champion, her reign may not have been as long as her friend Krystal's but she ended that reign in a better place than she started all the same.
Ariana spins around right as the song kicks into high gear with the opening lyrics, she poses for the crowd as she makes her way down to the ring before rolling into the ring and asking for a mic from a stagehand.
Ariana: I knew my last defence wasn't going to be easy even before all the talent came out of the woodwork to take advantage of the Open Invitational, and I wish I could say that I still managed to leave with the Bombshell Roulette Title.
Ariana glances at the shoulder where her title once rested and sighs.
Ariana: But I can't! in fact the most I can say is that I was the first champion in months to get past the 100 Day Mark with that title! Say what you will about Crystal but she is a hell of a talent and will be a great champion if she can hold onto it, but that leaves one big question, what's next for me?
Ariana asks as she leans against the ring ropes.
Ariana: I know what's next for the Roulette Division off course, Jessie Salco will be taking on Eaven Maloney in a Roulette Rules match tonight to determine the #1 Contender and Crystal's first challenger and I wish both of them luck with that match, but it still leaves me wondering what's next for me?
Ariana says before grinning.
Ariana: I may no longer be champion but my stock is on the rise, and whilst I wasn't booked in a match like I was hoping, my comeback tour starts now! Whoever faces me on that tour will bask in the Greek Angel's light!
Ariana heads to the back as the camera cuts to the announcers.
Simone: Ari's a sweet girl but can she handle the pressure going forward?
Adams: Sweetheart or not, it's important to remember that Ari is a Go Gym Graduate, they don't let just anyone graduate from that school and if anyone can handle it, it's her!
Referee Jacob Summers stands inside of the ring, prepared to officiate the next con test.
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen! It is now time for the very special Mixed Tag Team matrch!
The crowd cheers!
Simone: The fans are looking forward to this! Especially after how they were cheated out of witnessing it on a larger stage at Inception VI!
Adams: That's probably the nicest way you could possibly call the Troll a chicken shi-well you KNOW!
The lights in the arena die down as the opening riffs of Gothic Celtic Music Shadow Wisps starts to play. The lights stay out for several seconds before dark green and white strobe lights start shining all around, and fog fills the entrance and along the ramp. Moments later , O'Malley steps through the curtain wearing a long black leather trench coat, joined by Darcy. They stand at the entrance for several moments before O'Malley takes the first step on their way to the ring, and Darcy follows closely behind.
Justin: Introducing team number one! Making their way to the ring! From Dublin, Ireland...DARCY and...O'MALLEY!!
Once he makes it to the ring, he lets Darcy walk up the steps and follows behind her. He holds the ropes open for her, and she steps through, and he enters after her. They stand in the center of the ring where Darcy removes O'Malley's coat. She then leans in and gives him a kiss on the cheek as his music dies down.
Justin: And their opponents...!
Denis Leary's "Im An Asshole" plays and the crowd boos as the rotund and hyperactive "know-it-all" of professional wrestling, the Troll, runs onto the stage as fast as he can (which altogether isn't that fast) with Katherine Lytter beside him, all smiles. He has an annoying, excited look on his face as he pumps his arms, greeted by the boos of the fans.
Justin: From Parts Unknown, the team of Kitty Lytter and the Troll!
Kitty and The Troll points into the ring, taking umbrage at the disliked nickname of the fairer member of the team. The hated pair head down to the ring, Kitty holding one arm while her man holds his free hand out for high-fives but receives none. He struggles up onto the ring apron and holds the ropes open for Kitty to enter the ring while he struggles to follow through without tripping. The Troll then holds Kitty's hand and kisses it before Jacob herds the two back to their corner.
Adams: And look who wants to start this match!
O'Malley steps out onto the apron and it's his wife Darcy in her very first match staying in the ring!
Simone: Yes but it doesn't look like 'Kitty' is being too cooperative.
Kitty steps out onto the apron and waves Darcy off. Justin confers with Darcy and she disappointedly steps outside to the crowds mutual disappointment as O'Malley enters the ring.
Adams: I don't know who's more upset at the men starting this match... the fans or the Troll!
The Troll clearly looks apprehensive as O'Malley stares him down from across the ring and Jacob calls for the opening bell!
DING DING DING!
And straight away O'Malley begins to stalk the Troll, circling the ring and glaring at the rotund Superstar as the Troll looks intimidated, holding his hands up and begging off!
Simone: Does he REALLY think O'Malley is just going to forgive him for everything he has said and accused his wife of??? The things the Troll has insinuated about Darcy alone have been sickening...!
Adams: And bringing Hall of Famer Misty into it makes it even worse!
The Troll then turns and tries to escape the ring, ducking out through the ropes but O'Malley grabs him. stopping him! He drags the big man back into the ring by the shirt and spins him around and POW!
Adams: WHAT AN UPPERCUT!
The shot knocks the Troll silly as he staggers back on his feet and falls against the ropes! O'Malley begins laying in the forearm shots to his enemy's head, one right after the other! Kitty screams at the referee to do something and Jacob does indeed order O'Malley to ease up but the former SCU and Roulette Champion is possessed! The forearms become fists and he drives the much larger man down off of his feet and to the mat as the fans are LOVING it! Suddenly Kitty is in the ring and she jumps on O'Malley's back to save her man!
Simone: Get her out of the ring!
Adams: Not yet! Here comes Darcy!
The crowd cheers as O'Malley's wife Darcy comes up from behind and drags Kitty off of her husband and the two women begin to exchange shots when Jacob intervenes and breaks them up, much to the disappointment of the SCW Universe on hand! Behind the scrap, O'Malley reaches for the downed Troll when the big man takes the low road behind the referee's back and delivers a nut shot between O'Malley's legs!
Simone: That was about the ONLY way he was going to get an advantage over a man like O'Malley who has been in the ring with Superstars the likes of Ben Jordan!
The Troll gets to his feet and grabs the teary eyed and lurched over O'Malley and throws him through the ropes and to the floor, celebrating as the fans boo and Kitty claps from their corner! Darcy drops down and goes to check on her husband but Jacob leans through the ropes and orders her back to her corner!
Adams: But here comes Kitty!
And as soon as Jacob's back is turned, Kitty drops to the floor and runs up and delivers a kick right to O'Malley's ribs! Darcy screams and points this out to Jacob but the referee is still trying to get her back to her team's corner! He turns around but by now Kitty is back on the apron, feigning innocence and denying any wrong doing! The Troll demands Jacob count O'Malley out and the official has no alternative but to begin doing so.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
FIVE!
O'Malley climbs up onto the apron and the Troll drags him inside and sends him into the ropes with an Irish whip! The Troll swings for a clothesline but suddenly O'Malley counters by grabbing his arm and bringing him down to the mat with a Fujiwara arm bar! The Troll kicks and screams like a child from the pain but he is close enough to the ropes to force a break! The Troll again tries to escape from the ring but O'Malley intercedes once again! The Troll tries to swing an elbow back into his head to escape but O'Malley ducks and wraps his arms around his hefty upper torso and...!
Simone: Belly to belly suplex! On a man the Troll's size!
O'Malley stands up and looks down at the Troll - then at Kitty... he then points to his wife and the fans EXPLODE!
Adams: We're finally going to get it!
O'Malley tags Darcy and the arena comes alive! Darcy runs right at Kitty but the Troll slides in front of her, tripping her to the mat! O'Malley tries to get at the Troll for this but Jacob heads him off!
Simone: That son of a...! He tripped her!
Darcy hits the mat and Kitty pounces! She straddles Darcy's upper body and she begins slapping her with lefts and rights and grabs her by the hair and slams the back of her head into the mat over and over! Darcy manages to throw her off and she quickly makes the tag to her husband, bringing the men back in!
Adams: Say what you will about her experience, Darcy was smart enough to know she had to get out of the ring!
O'Malley comes careening across the ring and grabs the top rope and slingshots the Troll into the ring the hard way! O'Malley grabs him and brings him to his feet for another Irish whip into the ropes but this time the Troll holds on and reverses it! The Troll scoops him up into his arms on the rebound but O'Malley scissors his head and throws him over, transitioning fluidly into a Crossface on the mat!
Adams: Where did THAT come from!?
Simone: O'Malley has proven himself time and again that he is a superb submission wrestler!
But this time Kitty gets to the ropes and pushes them close enough for her man to reach them! Darcy calls out and despite the interference, the hold must be broken! O'Malley grabs the Troll and picks him up and he goes for a scoop slam but the Troll's dead weight proves too much and O'Malley falls back to the mat with the Troll on top for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
O'Malley gets a shoulder up!
Adams: Oh that would have sucked to have seen the match end that way!
Simone: O'Malley is letting his anger at the Troll get the best of him! He should never have attempted a move like that against a man with such a low center of gravity!
The Troll accuses Jacob of a slow count, as does Kitty from the corner! The Troll drags O'Malley who is favoring his ribs back to his feet and he delivers a sloppy looking body slam near the corner. The Troll then turns away from the fans and slowly climbs to the second turnbuckle...
Simone: If he lands on O'Malley, there will be no coming back!
The Troll jumps for the body splash - and O'Malley rolls out of the way! The Troll lands heavily enough he BOUNCES and the fans cheer! O'Malley stands up and walks right to his corner and TAGS DARCY! The fans cheer as Darcy races into the ring! The Troll tries to trip her again but O'Malley SPEARS him! Kitty tries to get off the apron but Darcy reaches through then ropes and grabs her by her hair, dragging her right back up onto the apron and through the ropes!
Adams: Darcy is not letting her get away this time!
Darcy spins her around on her feet like a windmill by the hair and throws her to the mat! Now it's Darcy's turn to return the favor as she pins Kitty down and she begin assaulting her like she suffered from before! Kitty kicks her off and tries to get to her corner to tag out but Darcy drags her back to the center of the ring! Darcy pulls her to her feet but Kitty rakes her eyes! Darcy staggers back and Kitty grabs her in a front face lock and whips her over with a snap suplex!
Simone: What on - how did she ever learn an actual wrestling move!?
Adams: Certainly not from the Troll!
Kitty begins stomping down onto Darcy but Darcy fights her way to her feet and she throws heavy lefts and rights at Kitty, knocking the trailer park bitch back against the ropes! Darcy goes for an Irish whip into the ropes but Kitty reverses it and Darcy comes off with a high cross body that wipes Kitty out!
Adams: I can see where she might have learned THAT!
Darcy is on top of a struggling Kitty for the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
The Troll drags her off by the boot!
Simone: Get him OUT of there!
O'Malley tries to get into the ring and go after him but Jacob is formed to intervene and head him off! The crowd boos as O'Malley argues with the official as behind them, the Troll grabs Darcy and holds her while Kitty slaps her across the face!
Adams: Turn AROUND Jacob!
Kitty then takes hold of Darcy and holds her and the Troll gets a running start -- but Darcy breaks free and moves and the Troll pulverizes his own partner with a running splash!
Adams: Never mind!
The Troll looks HORRIFIED as he turns around and O'Malley delivers a super kick to the chops that sends him tumbling through the ropes and to the floor outside! Darcy turns Kitty over and covers her, hooking the inside leg like a pro!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here are your winners!!! DARCY AND O'MALLEY!!!
The crowd cheers as a jubilant scoops his wife up into his arm and spins her around before setting her back down and allowing Jacob to raise both their hands!
Simone: Justice has been served at last for the O'Malleys!
Adams: And it was DARCY who scored the win!
The happy husband and wife continue to celebrate as Kitty is on the outside, screaming like a banshee as the Troll struggles to get up off of the floor!
Vinnie is seen backstage, he is wearing a t shirt that reads: Help Needed?? Help is on the way!!! Along with a picture of him in the middle of the text. He is suddenly stopped by Pussy Willow
Pussy: Vinnie, you had a good match at the super card, but unfortunately you came up short. What are your thoughts??
Vinnie thinks about it and then smiles
Vinnie: Carter is a great competitor, someone that I will pay close attention tonight when he faces my amigo Bill. But I would be a liar if I did not wanted to suggest that I would not mind a rematch down the line. But then again Willow, I am here to help the world to become a better and safer place, so if you need me to help you recharge your microphone or redo that awful hairdo.
Pussy: Hairdo??? What the???
Vinnie swallows as he realizes he said something wrong and tries to cover up by ignoring what he has said and start about something completely different
Vinnie: What I meant is if you need help to do an interview with Austin and not be intimidated?? Call me if you need a foot rub??? Call me , if you want to have advice about potted plants???
Pussy: Yeah, let me guess?? Call you???
Vinnie shakes his head and wiggles his finger in front of her
Vinnie: Obviously for advice about potted plants you need to direct your attention to Pete my dear. But with anything else?? I'm your amigo.
With that he walks off before returning and wave towards the camera before leaving Willow wondering what just happened
The scene opens backstage in Christian Underwood's office but we don't see the co-owner of SCW in his office at this time, instead we see Ariana Angelos sitting on the desk and playing on her Nintendo Switch.
Simone: Err, why is Ariana in Christian's office?
Adams: I don't know but she had better leave before Christian gets there.
Judging from the noises coming from her Switch, Ariana is playing Fire Emblem Engage which came out the previous week, she finishes a map and grins to herself.
Ariana: Sweet! I made some great progress on the game! Sure I had to wait a while for Ch........
It's at that exact moment that the door opens and the camera pans over showing Christian, Ariana looks up and quickly pockets her Switch before hopping off the desk.
Ariana: OH! Christian, hi, fancy seeing you here!
Ariana says with a nervous laugh before shaking her head.
Ariana: Bet you want to know what I was doing here, right?
Christian: (mutters) Fancy seeing me here – in my office of all places.
His eyes never stray from the young woman as the boss man circles around her until he stands behind his desk. He pulls out his chair but pauses from sitting down and instead sets his hands firmly along the edge of the desk and nods.
Christian: You might say that I am a tad bit curious as to why you're here. That - and how you got in. I left it locked when I went to get something to drink.
He sets the bottle of Dr. Pepper down on the surface of the desk, perhaps a touch more forcefully than what is necessary, Ariana winces as she watches her boss set the bottle down with such force but manages to keep her cool.
Ariana: Weird, it wasn't locked when I got here.
Ariana ponders before shaking her head.
Ariana: Okay, how about I just get straight to the point? I don't mean to come off as entitled or anything but considering how she won the title from me at Inception VI I thought I'd be getting a title match against Crystal tonight.
Ariana admits as she plays with her hair.
Ariana: I was a little bit surprised when I instead saw Jessie and Eavan competing in a #1 Contenders Match tonight, don't get me wrong, I wish them the best of luck with their match and whoever wins the match with their title match against Crystal but it did leave me wondering what exactly was next for me.
Christian relents and finally takes a seat behind his desk, shrugging his shoulders in a slight feign of indifference.
Christian: Yes, technically you are the Number One Contender, being the former champion - at the discretion of the bosses of course. Oh... wait! That's me!
Christian briefly flashes his pearly whites before the smile vanishes as quickly as it appeared.
Christian: See, there's no rule saying when the former champion would get a rematch... something else might come along that some might believe said champion deserves just as much, if not more, than a return match. Something like a shot at the Internet Championship, instead. The catch being, of course, sacrificing the return match for the Roulette title. Can't be too greedy... can we?
He then sits back in his chair and just stares at her, shrugging once again.
Christian: But of course if the former Roulette Champion isn't interested...
Ariana nods as she listens along to what Christian is saying and her eyebrows shoot up at the prospect of getting a shot at the Bombshell Internet Championship, it takes her a second to consider before she makes her mind up.
Ariana: As much as I'd love a match with Crystal, getting a shot at Kayla so soon after I lost the Roulette Title would be pretty sweet.
Ariana comments to herself before nodding.
Ariana: Well, that settles it, if I am going to get another shot at the Roulette Title, no matter who the champ is, I'll have to earn it the old fashioned way down the road! But a shot at the Bombshell Internet Championship is not something I'm about to pass up on!
Ariana adds before grinning sheepishly.
Ariana: Oh and sorry about the whole "sitting on your desk" thing, I made sure to avoid sitting on any paperwork!
Christian waves her apology off.
Christian: Don't worry about it. But I would go speak to Janet in wardrobe before you go out in front of anyone.
At Ariana's confused and bewildered expression, Christian leaned over slightly, took behind her and then sat upright to look her in the eyes.
Christian: In avoiding the paperwork, you sat on my cheesecake.
There happens to be a full length mirror in Christian's office which Ari uses to confirm that yes, she has cheesecake on her butt.
Ariana: Oh my god! I'm so sorry!
Ariana says with a mortified look on her face.
Ariana: And I just know that Franky will make a comment about eating cheesecake when I get home!
The crowd laughs at Ari's comment and Christian just shakes his head as Ariana runs off.
Simone: Tonight's already seen two debuting women in the opening contest and coming up next we will see two more as Kim Pain takes on Cindy Halsey!
Adams: Cindy was one of a handful of new talents who signed up during the leadup to Inception VI but unlike Chelsea Le Clair and Eaven Maloney she didn't jump at the opportunity to enter the Open Invitational Roulette Championship Match, in fact we haven't heard a lot from her in general! Kim Pain is a veteran of the sport and in fact trained Kat Jones who is at ringside for this match!
Simone: This should be an interesting match! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Gotta photograph, picture of Passion killer, you're too much. You're the only one I wanna touch Cindy Halsey heart with Right Hand On As she blows Bubble Pops it with her mouth with Her Hip with walk down like she on The Catwalk it's as she laugh at the fans makes her way down to the ring make Cindy Halsey way to ring steps walking Up The Steps whips her feet on the ring apron enters In under top rope slowly as rolls her eyes.
Justin: In the ring, from West Hollywood, California and making her SCW Debut, Cindy Halsey!
Simone: What DO we know about Cindy exactly? From what I've heard she's an entitled Supermodel.
Adams: That's what I heard as well and she looks to be the same height as Seleana to boot, we'll see if she has the wrestling skills to back up her entitlement!
Justin: And her opponent!
Born to Raise Hell by Motorhead starts to play and Kimberly Pain comes out from behind the curtain and stands still for a moment looking at the crowd.
Justin: Making her way to the ring.. Representing HellsGate and also making her SCW Debut! She is Kimberly Pain!
Kimberly walks down to the ring and gives a hip pop before she slides in between the ropes and waits in her corner for the match to start.
Simone: If you want to talk about polar opposites as opponents, look no further than Kimberly Pain and Cindy Halsey!
Adams: This is the woman who trained Kat Jones and we all remember how dominant Kat's Roulette Title Reign was before her retirement! How good is her trainer?
Drew calls the two women to the middle of the ring and explains the rules to them, Kim nods along to Drew's instructions whilst Cindy rolls her eyes and Drew calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Simone: And this contest between two new faces to the Bombshell Division is underway!
Adams: Cindy is jaw jacking right to Kimberly's face, I'm not sure if that's a good idea!
Cindy continues to talk trash to Kim who seems to be amused by the Supermodel's trash talk, that is until Cindy slaps the taste right out Kim's mouth!
Simone: You know, Kat Jones isn't seated that far from our position so I just saw her reaction to her trainer being slapped!
Adams: So did I and that wince tells me that Cindy just made a huge mistake by slapping Kim!
Kim turns her head to the side as she feels her aching chin, then she smirks before executing a double leg takedown on Cindy and raining down punches at the Supermodel's face! Drew manages to get Kim to back off after a few seconds and once she does Candy gets back to her feet and goes for a running clothesline only for Kim to duck under it and take her down with a back Suplex dropping her hard! Kim goes for the first pin of the match (and her SCW career).
ONE!
TWO!
And Cindy kicks out.
Simone: Early pin attempt by Kim only gets two, Cindy's showing a lot more fight than we gave her credit for!
Adams: It's her debut match, do you really think she wants to lose it in seconds?
Kim shakes her head before getting back to her feet and backing up to let Cindy get back to hers, when Cindy does Kim goes for a running clothesline but Cindy ducks under it before dropping Kim with a DDT causing Kim to flip onto her back from the impact! Cindy takes a moment to boast to the camera about getting one up on the debuting veteran before she floats over into a cover on Kim prompting Drew to get into position.
ONE!
TWO!
And Kim kicks out with ease! Cindy argues with Drew apparently thinking that she was entitled to a three count but Drew isn't having it! Realizing that Drew isn't listening to her Cindy turns her attention back to Kim before mounting the veteran again, this time throwing punches at Kim's face.
Simone: Even though I've been told that Cindy and Kim are the same age, I think Cindy's inexperience is starting to show!
Adams: And against a veteran like Kim? That's not going to end well for Cindy!
Kim's veteran instincts take over as she starts blocking the fists with her arms but Cindy thinks on her feet and grabs one of Kim's arms before locking in a Cross-Arm Breaker! Drew gets into position and Kim immediately starts trying to break Cindy's grip on her arm by linking her hands together! Cindy tries to prevent this by flipping Kim over again but this only lands her closer to the ring ropes allowing Kim to get the rope break instead! Still Cindy doesn't let go off the hold, holding onto it for four more seconds before letting go when Drew threatens her with disqualification!
Simone: Cindy had a good grip on that hold but Kim's veteran instincts saved her from a submission loss!
Adams: But how much damage did that do? The cross-arm breaker is one of the most dangerous holds in wresting!
Indeed Kim is clearly favouring her arm even though she was only in the Cross Arm Breaker for a short amount of time! Seeing this Cindy charges in for a Roll-Up attempt but Kim is still able to block it by grabbing onto the top rope before she drops down into a pinning combination of her own landing on Cindy's face and grabbing both of her legs for the pin.
ONE!
Adams: Think I saw that in a Chelsea Skye vid one time.......
TWO!
Simone: KEEP IT CLEAN JASON!
Kim's rollup gets reversed by Cindy into a roll-up of her own!
ONE!
TWO!
And Kim kicks out before rolling away from Cindy and landing on her knees, Cindy gets back to her feet first and hits a running dropkick to Kim's face knocking her down! Cindy momentarily glances towards a nearby turnbuckle but quickly decides against it as she starts using hair pull techniques on Kim instead!
Simone: Am I the only one who saw Cindy's hesitation there?
Adams: Apparently she's afraid of heights, don't ask how she plans to travel with the rest of the Bombshell Roster when SCW goes overseas but she is in control of Kim!
Cindy gets a stern warning from Drew after the hair pull slam but her pays him no mind as she calls out for her finisher!
Simone: I believe Cindy calls this the Photo Op!
Adams: Which I believe she'll get a lot of opportunities for if this hits!
Cindy goes for the Curb Stomp but Kim avoids each attempt before rolling onto her back and kicking Cindy away, Kim gets back to her feet and on the rebound Kim blasts the Supermodel with a Spinning Heel Kick to the Jaw!
Simone: That was vicious! And more appropriately, Kim calls that the Lights Out!
Adams: Cindy's not only out but I think I saw her head land in the cheap seats! Stick a fork in her, she's done!
Kim goes for the pin and counts along with Drew!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner, Kim Pain!
Simone: Kim Pain just showed us that she taught Kat Jones everything she knows with that impressive win!
Adams: Commendable effort from Cindy but she was outmatched tonight!
Drew checks on Cindy whilst Kim celebrates with Kat in the crowd.
Later on the day in the locker rooms of the Bren Events Center there seems to be a secret meeting being held between those that well...made a personal issue EVERYONE'S business.
Fenris: OK, LISTEN UP!
The group consisting of Fenris, Malachi, Despy and several others have gathered around.
Fenris: Well, I'm sure that it has made its way through the locker room by now but the betting pool has come to a close after it finally came out that Milo finally sealed the damn deal and finally plo-.
Bella who is standing there watching these idiots, salivating at the chance of a little money, sighs heavily.
Bella: OH MY GAWD! K! Could you not be so damn crude! Miles and Carter are together...that's all they need to know! GET ON WITH IT!
Fenris stares at Bella with wide eyes for a moment and looks at Malachi.
Fenris: She's um- hormonal isn't she?
Malachi: (whispering) Best not test those waters and move on.
Fenris clears his throat uncomfortably for a moment before continuing on.
Fenris: So after dear Bella got some details from Miles...which thank you for that..we have our winner of the betting pool as to the big day.
Malachi: FINALLY! Pay up, Fen!
Bella: Mal...I will make you sleep on the couch for a week.
Malachi: Oh come on Bells, you put a little money to this too.
Bella: And promptly regretted it. But it doesn't change the fact that we made Carter and Miles really uncomfortable and at least I had the sense to apologize! You two however...
Malachi turns to Kristjian with a roll of his eyes and glances at the book.
Malachi: Ok, I get it...maybe later. So who won?!
Bella stomps over to where Despy is setting, and sits in a huff.
Bella: Jerks.
Despy reaches into the giant bag of candy in front and offers a handful to Bella.
Despayre: Starburst?
She happily accepts it as the two idiots carry on.
Fenris: Alright, the winner of the Carter/Milo pool iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis....M-A-K. Wait...who the fu-?? Mac did you write your name down wrong in this?
Mac from the other side of the room yells out.
Mac Bane: I didn't get in on this, so no not me.
Malachi: Then who the hell is that?
Fenris: Seriously guys, who the hell has the initials M-A-K?!?
Voice: It stands for Miles Anthony Kasey.
Everyone turns around on their heels as they see Miles standing and leaning in the door frame with his arms crossed in front of him.
Miles: You fuckers actually thought I'd let you get away with this?
Malachi: NO! NO WAY!
Miles crosses the room and snatches the wad of cash out from K's hands.
Miles: I'll take that thank you very much!
Malachi: THAT'S NOT FAIR! It's a conflict of interest! You can't even enter the bet!
Miles: Desy said otherwise, he took my wager.
Suddenly it dawns on Malachi and Fenris where the giant jumbo bag of Starburst came from. Bella sits there smiling brightly as Miles walks over to them and he splits part of the bet and hands it to her.
Miles: For apologizing and for that baby.
Bella: Aww, Miles!
He gives a quick kiss on the cheek before pocketing the rest in his back pocket and begins to walk out of the room.
Fenris: THAT'S IT?!?! I don't get anything?!?!
Miles stops and turns reaching into his pocket with a sly smirk on his face, pulling out some loose change and hands 2 pennies to the White Wolf.
Miles: Your two cents back, split it between you and Mal if ya want but don't spend it all in one place, mate.
Miles laughs as he leaves the room and leaving the looks of sour grapes on the faces of the two men that had to just poke and prod.
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see Aussie Bombshell Krystal Wolfe hanging out with her younger cousin Cassie, the last time we saw Krystal in action was when she was among the many Bombshells competing in the Open Invitational Bombshell Roulette Title Match.
Cassie: I could've won that match!
This catches Krystal's attention.
Krystal: Well considering your cracked ribs meant that there was no way the medical staff were going to clear you for the Open Invitational Match, I'm guessing you mean our MPW Match?
Cassie: Well, yeah! I could've beaten Azzy and Blanco.........
Krystal: If you had tagged me in! I know that was your first tag team match but trust me Cass, in those matches teamwork does literally make the dream work.
Cassie: God that was so corny!
Krystal shakes her head with a chuckle.
Krystal: Blame Gabriel, when I was still a trainee at the Go Gym he drilled that phrase into my head!
Cassie: Yeah well, speaking of the Roulette Match, any idea what your going to do next?
Krystal shakes her head.
Krystal: If I knew that, you'd know by now! The other Crystal is going to be tied up with either Eaven or Jessie after tonight and Ariana has her own thing in place, I need something to set the tone for the rest of the year if I don't want 2023 o be a repeat of 2022! What that thing is. I don't know!
Cassie: You've gotta have some ideas, right?
Krystal: A few but I want to see where I end up on the card in the following weeks! Plus I've signed myself up for Blast from the Past for the third time in a row!
Cassie sniggers to herself before glancing up at her cousin.
Cassie: You know, if Makayla wasn't pregnant, I'd be tempted to joke about you and her being into some really kinky S&M Type stuff.........
Krystal: Before you finish that sentence, any computer viruses I need to know about?
Cassie quickly shakes her head.
Krystal: Good because if I needed to do another factory reset on your computers I was going to scream! But that aside, I'm guessing your talking about my track record with that tournament?
Cassie: Not to mention the thing you brought up on Twitter, how it nearly drove a wedge between us!
Krystal lets out an aggravated sigh.
Krystal: And as I pointed out to Keira, I haven't seen or heard from Matthew and Marty in a little under a year, in fact the last time I saw them was when Evan's lawsuit against them on behalf of you and the other students was settled out of court!
Cassie: A settlement that I'm still enjoying the windfall from! Not to mention the windfalls from Jenny Tuck on top of my wrestling contracts!
Krystal: You've definitely come a long way since the last Blast from the Past Tournament Cass.
Krystal sighs as she walks up to her younger cousin.
Krystal: Which is why I don't want it to go to waste because of more incidents like the one in MPW! Or do I need to point out the whole reason why you got a cracked rib?
Cassie lets out an aggravated sigh.
Cassie: Nope!
Krystal: Good!
Krystal walks off without another word as the scene fades.
The camera returns to the ringside area where Jasmine St. John enters the ring to officiate the upcoming wrestling contest.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
The quiet beginning of "Blood//Water" by grandson begins playing through the speakers as Malachi enters the arena to a decidedly mixed reaction, though the boos slightly edge out the cheers. He simply stares around at the crowd with a look of indifference on his face as he walks down the ramp towards the ring, climbing the steps and entering through the ropes. He climbs the turnbuckle and throws his arms to the side while staring out at the crowd again as his music fades away.
Justin: Currently in the ring! From Manhattan, New York! Weighing one hundred and eighty pounds! Malachi!!
The crowd greets the controversial Superstar with a mixed reaction as he turns around in the center of the ring, looking out at the capacity crowd with his usual scowl.
Simone: It is GREAT to have Malachi back in Sin City Wrestling!
Adams: He hasn't been an active competitor here since 2021!
Simone: That indeed was his last appearance in an SCW ring, facing 'Bulldog' Bill Barnhart and Caleb Storms in the Internet Champion ship tournament finals. You've done your homework, Jason. I'm pleased!
Adams: Oh thank you very much! Can I have a cookie?
Malachi steps back into his corner as the introductions continue...
Justin: And his opponent...!
Gold stars start to flash around the stage entrance as the arena lights start to drop out and a voice is heard saying "Do you wanna get rocked?" The name Alex Rush appears on the screen and the fans instantly burst in to cheers as Def Leppards "Let's Get Rocked" blasts through the speakers.
Justin: From Westminister, London, England, weighing in at two hundred and ten pounds, he is Alex Rush!
Smoke appears at the top of the ramp as a spotlight hits the entrance way to see the back of a long haired man with one hand in the air holding up the devil horns sign. He turns around to more cheers as the spotlight shines on the face of Alex Rush! A line of security as seen either side of him as the lights brighten to show fans "held back" by security at the top of the ramp. Alex is wearing black leather pants with a red stripe down either side, a white shirt with the devill horns hand sign on in a faded gray colour. Around his wrist, a multi coloured scarf is tied. He looks to the held back fans and wave a hand at them in a presidential fashion before making his way down to the ringside area. Alex steps up the steps and through the middle and top rope and in to the center of the ring, his arms in the air with the devil horns sign as gold sparks fall from the roof. Alex reaches down, removing his shirt and throws it to the crowd as he turns and faces Malachi.
Adams: Its always a party when Alex Rush is here!
Simone: I suppose we should be grateful he left that rhino at home.
Jasmine calls for the bell...
DING DING DING!
Alex struts right up to a frowning Malachi and offers a fist bump right there in the center of the ring. Malachi stares down at his fist and then up at him with a derisive sneer but his attitude bounces right off of the fun loving Alex Rush.
Adams: Oh Alex is just asking for it.
But then Malachi rolls his eyes and raises the fist and greets him with the requested gesture.
Simone: I - don't believe it.
Alex bobs his head and steps back, dancing in place and stroking the air guitar, and shocking the world over - Malachi joins him!
Adams: Are you seeing what I'm seeing!?
Simone: Malachi is dancing and playing the air guitar with Alex Rush!? Has fatherhood softened the former Mixed Tag Champion??
And suddenly Malachi lashed out with a boot to the midsection, stopping the 'performance' and dropping the winded Rush to his knees where he begins assaulting him with a flurry of fists to the head!
Adams: I am guessing not!
Once on the floor, Malachi begins to bring the boots down onto Alex's upper body as the former champion stomps a mud hole in him while Jasmine orders him to back up and give Rush the chance to get to his feet - which, of course, Malachi refuses! Malachi instead grabs hold of him and drags him to his feet and sends him at top speed into the ropes and throws him high with a back drop suplex!
Simone: if the head of Alex Rush wasn't already in the clouds, it certainly would be now!
Alex shakes the cobwebs and gets to his feet where Malachi takes hold of him in a front face lock and he brings him up and over with a vertical suplex, Rush's back crashing heavily into the canvas!
Simone: Malachi is in complete control from the onset of this match!
Adams: Yeah but Alex has shown in SCU he can always come from behind with a surprise to win!
Malachi brings Alex to his feet once again and sends him into the ropes. he drops down for another back body drop maneuver but this time Rush leapfrogs over him! Malachi turns around and Alex pinches and pulls his cheeks, much to the laughter of the fans!
Simone: What exactly is this going to accomplish!?
Adams: You mean besides pissing Malachi off!?
Indeed as an embarrassed Malachi swings wildly at Alex who ducks! Malachi swings again and again Rush ducks! The second time spins Malachi around and Alex boots him in the stomach and slaps on a DDT!
Adams: Wow! He PLANTED Malachi!
Simone: He's going for the cover! We may have an upset here!
ONE!
TWO!
Malachi kicks out!
This time it's Alex that brings Malachi to his feet and has him held tight in a side headlock. Malachi immediately goes to use the ropes to fire him off but Alex has a handful of Malachi's hair and YOINKS him right back into the headlock! The fans are laughing as Jasmine accuses him of the hair pull and Alex nods!
Adams: He-he admitted it to the referee!
Simone: I think Alex Rush just made history! I can't' recall anyone EVER admitting to breaking the rules to the official!
Jasmine immediately counts...
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Alex breaks just long enough to keep from being disqualified and then resumes the hold, transitioning into a front face lock. Alex wrestles him down onto his hands and knees in the hold, but Malachi is close enough to the ropes to easily reach them and force a break. Jasmine counts again...
ONE!
TWO!
THREE
Alex breaks but in doing so, he brings his hand right down across Malachi's ass in a hard slap, face planting the former Mixed tag Champion! Malachi jumps to his feet and confronts Alex who simply points at Jasmine, accusing her of being the culprit! Malachi turns to her and points a finger at the innocent official and suddenly Alex Rush rolls Malachi up from behind!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-Kick out by Malachi!
Adams: Oh my god! That was close!
Simone: Alex Rush played Malachi and almost stole this one straight away!
Malachi rolls to his knees and Alex grabs him again into the side headlock but this time Malachi counters with a belly to back suplex, right on the back of his noggin'!
Adams: Right now Alex Rush is watching all the little Tweety Birds circling his head!
Malachi moves towards the slowly rising Alex Rush where pulls him into a reverse standing dragon sleeper. He brings the small of his back down hard onto his bended knee then transitions around and into a Side Russian leg sweep, floating over into the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Alex gets a shoulder up!
Getting to his feet, Malachi's eyes blaze as he turns to pull Alex to his feet. Malachi sends Rush off the ropes and catches him with a corkscrew roundhouse kick that sends him to the mat once more! Malachi then comes racing off the ropes and crashes into Rush with a shining wizard knee strike! Malachi with another cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Alex kicks out!
Malachi stares up at Jasmine and caps his hands rapidly, wanting a faster count. Malachi stands, bringing Rush to his feet. Malachi Irish whips him off the ropes but as Rush comes off, Alex skids to a halt and holds his hands out...! Alex then points up and Malachi laughs derisively, shaking his head and waving a finger at him.
Simone: No, Malachi is too savvy to fall for that old trick!
Alex then stares up into the rafters - and Malachi looks up as well! Alex then straight up head butts Malachi right in the kisser!
Adams: Are you SURE about that!?
Alex quickly doubles him over with a boot to the stomach and plants him face-first with a sit out face buster! Alex rolls him over and hooks the leg!
ONE!
TWO!
Malachi kicks out!
Alex rolls to the ropes and pulls himself and Malachi both to a vertical base. Rush attempts an Irish whip but Malachi reverses it! Alex comes off and swings wildly for a discus lariat but Malachi ducks under and strikes like a viper with...!
Simone: Pure Malice!
Malachi with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner - Malachi!!!
Simone: Welcome back to Sin City Wrestling Malachi!
The scene opens up backstage at Climax Control where we see one of the two women competing for a chance at the Bombshell Roulette Championship tonight, the SCW Hall of Famer Jessie Salco! Jessie is leaning against the wall whilst wearing her Undeath "It's Time......To Rise From the Grave" t-shirt as she gets ready for an interview with Ms. Rocky Mountains.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Jessie, first off I noticed that you don't have Harper with you tonight?
Jessie: She was a bit tired from her training at Hero Academy, otherwise she would've made it! Kid's been working hard all week!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: I'm sure she has, anyway, tonight you and Eaven Maloney are competing for a Roulette Title Match and Crystal will be on commentary, any thoughts?
Jessie: Lots, off course Crystal being on commentary is the elephant in the room but I doubt she'll be dumb enough to attack two women who hate her guts in a match that could potentially be a Tai Pei Deathmatch!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Good point, but what about Eaven herself? You said you weren't that familiar with her work during your promo earlier this week.
Jessie: I did, but I had the rest of the week ahead of me after that promo aired and when I wasn't playing the new Fire Emblem or the rerelease of Goldeneye on my Switch, I was looking up her matches in other promotions, I will say this, say what you will about Crystal and the majority of her family but they are one hell of a wrestling family.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: I thought Eaven was Crystal's sister-in-law?
Jessie: She is, but that doesn't make Eaven any less of a hell of a wrestler! That said? I refuse to go another year without another title to my name! Before anyone brings this up?
Jessie holds up her hand to the camera to show off her Hall of Fame ring.
Jessie: Don't get me wrong, getting into the Hall of Fame was a hell of an achievement and most wrestlers would consider that to be the pinnacle of their career but I've never just been satisfied with achieving just one thing, if Crystal and Amy can continue to add to their legacies after being inducted?
Jessie makes a fist with her hand.
Jessie: Then so can I! Tonight that starts by earning a shot at the Bombshell Roulette Championship for the second time in just a few short months! And this time? I'll be walking out a five-time Bombshell Roulette Champion!
Jessie walks off as the scene fades.
We cut to the backstage area of Irvine and the moment we do we are treated to the sight of Seleana Zdunich. She has a smile on her face as she waves to the camera.
Seleana: Ja! All the fans seem really excited today. Star; are you ready to show yourself?!
It isn't long until the camera shifts over to the other figure she is talking to. We are able to see Crystal Zdunich and she has the Roulette Championship draped over a shoulder. As soon as the camera shows her is the moment that we can hear the crowd going nuts. Everybody erupts into Crystal chants. They are loud and are quite deafening. Crystal smiles as she is clad in a Sailor Moon cosplay. She stands next to Seleana and places a kiss on her cheek before looking at the camera.
Crowd: CRYSTAL! CRYSTAL! CRYSTAL!
Crystal: Wow Seleana do you hear that reaction?! I love hearing everybody cheering me on. I love the SCW Nation but more important than that I love being part of SCW! It feels really good to be back and my emotions really can't tell the complete story of how I feel about being here. I have complete tears of joy and I have all of you fans to thank. I appreciate you more than you could fathom.
Seleana hugs her wife tightly as tears flow out of the blue haired vixen's eyes. Pussy Willow walks into the shot but Seleana looks into Crystal's eyes as she speaks some more.
Crowd: CRYSTAL! CRYSTAL! CRYSTAL!
Seleana: You deserve all of this my love. You are valued. I love you, Aurora loves, but if you hear that crowd they really love you. Always give your all and never doubt yourself. You know who you are and what you bring to the table.
Crystal just takes it all in as the fans continue to cheer Crystal on. It isn't long before Pussy smiles and begins to speak.
Pussy: I will give you a moment because it seems like your emotions are getting the best of you, but from the bottom of my heart can I just say welcome back to SCW!
Crystal let's more tears roll from her eyes as she wipes them and looks at Pussy and replies.
Crystal: I know what you are thinking Pussy but let me just clear the air. I am excited to be back in this company. These are all sincere, and I know somewhere Christian will try to force that these are crocodile tears and not to believe any of it but to be honest I am overwhelmed with emotions. Tonight I got to meet with Mark Ward earlier and he told me face to face in a meeting that he wants to see more of what I saw from me at Inception. He wants to see that level of passion of from and I was going to commit to being that woman he had no problem in offering me an official SCW Contract. I had to accept because I love this company, so from the bottom of my heart I can stand here and proudly tell everybody that I am once again a member of this company and a part of the Bombshell division. I want to thank Mark for giving me that opportunity. I want to thank Christian for always being tough on me. Hell I want to thank Bella for doing what she did to me. I doubt I would have ever been where I am in life if I didn't get that little nudge. So thank you for waking me up. You are going to see a Crystal you never saw before and I am going to go all out to prove that I am for real and I love being in this business.
As soon as Crystal talks she is rushed by her daughter Aurora. The twelve year old hugs her tightly as Pussy looks back at Crystal.
Aurora: MOMMY!!!!
Pussy: This is so good to here and I know we can't wait to see you in action. Tonight you will be doing some guest commentating in the match between Jessie Salco and Eavan Maloney. Can you explain how you feel now that you are the champion?!
Crystal looks at her championship as she adjusts it and smiles.
Crystal: You know if I can be completely sincere I am not happy with the way that I won the title. People are always going to say that I got lucky and it was a matter of circumstance that I am even the champion right now. I am not going to argue but I am going to accept it and say you are exactly right. Had Ariana not super kicked Dawn in the face who knows if I would be standing here right now as a champion let alone with a job. We can't change the past but what I can say is that I AM THE CHAMPION and I promise that I will defend the integrity of this title will all of my passion and my heart. In the past I would cling onto the past of how I was the only five time World Champion in this company and I would even mock how Sam Marlowe went on to win the Roulette Championship like five plus times.
Crystal takes a deep breath as she continues to speak more.
Crystal: I didn't quite understand why she was content with just being a Roulette Championship but then it all dawned on me. This title is definitely held by the workhorse of the company. They are expected to be completely unpredictable and ready for whatever comes their way. When I held this title it was when I first came to the company. My reign wasn't all that long and it ended when Keira decided to cash her briefcase in on me. Tonight I will be a fighting champion and I will vow to make this the title that everybody wants to have. Krystal Wolfe put a lot into building this title and I hope to even come close to keeping up with the prestige of such a belt and title reign. In that ring there will be two game competitors fighting for this title. Two women who are among the very best that I have ever wrestled against.
Pussy: That's right you and Jessie have a long history.
Crystal: Jessie Salco finally got inducted into the Hall of Fame and I have to say that it was well deserved. She has been a pillar of the bombshell division and I know she doesn't like me but she has to respect me because I respect her so much. She calls herself the gatekeeper and she has definitely beaten me quite a few number of times. She is a heavy metal chick so the unpredictability of this division suits her so much. On the other side of the coin you have Eavan Maloney Zdunich. She is my sister in law and for years we have always been at each other's throats. One minute she says we are family and the next minute she says she despises me because of the way I treat Seleana. At her core she is a good individual but I will say I don't appreciate the comments that she constantly makes about me when it comes to my marriage. I am not perfect and I am not out here claiming to be. I have problems, hell I have a huge share of them.
Crystal nods her head as she vents some more.
Crystal: But my marriage is not one of them. Seleana and I are married and problems do arise we will work them out like good marrieds should. It is crazy to think that we have been married for five years this year. Marriages in the wrestling business don't really last that long. We may have fought one another and been upset but at the end of the day Seleana and I have a love that burns really bright. This year that love will be more vocalized and I swear on everything that I will do everything in my power to make sure that Seleana and I win couple of the year. We aren't an estranged couple like it may be stated over and over again. We love each other and we are building up a great home for our daughter. You need to appreciate that Eavan. You need to see that I am family and not the enemy you have made me out to be. Obviously that won't get into the skull so I feel the only way we can get to that point is by finally having our match. You may have decimated me in the past. Hell you submitted me a bunch but this match will be different because I am fighting for something else.
Crystal looks at Pussy.
Crystal: This is going to be different this year Pussy. This year it isn't about me. It's about the passion, and it's about showing everybody that I am sincere at the core. It's not about hiding behind a fake personality but about being the best wrestler I possibly can be. I want to get my friends back such as Kat Jones, and I am sorry to Chloe for what I did to her. I am sorry for Bella that I didn't give her a great fight, and even more sorry to Cat Riley for wasting her time. I can't change the past but I can make amends by pouring my heart out this year. This year will be different. This year will be the year of Crystal Z and it's going to be exciting.
Pussy: That sounds good and we can't wait to see it. Now tonight's match is contested under Roulette Rules so care to give the wheel a spin?!
Crystal smiles as she stands next to the wheel and she spins the wheel. It stops when it reads "Falls Count Anywhere"
Crystal: Falls Count Anywhere... Interesting... Anyway it's going to be great to watch them fighting one another. Thank you for the interview Pussy and I will see you later. Let's go ladies.
With that the Zdunichs all walk away as we go to elsewhere.
The entire arena fades to black as we are left in nothing but darkness. All of a sudden Crystal's voice can be heard all throughout the speaker systems.
"Your smile makes my heart explode!"
As soon as that is said explosions can be heard going off as we are treated to some flame pyros. The fans boo loudly in return.
Smile Bomb by Caitlyn Myers plays across the speakers and it is at that moment when the blue haired "Burning Rose" Crystal Caldwell walks from the curtains. Crystal smiles as she waves her hands to the overly excited crowd. She claps the outstretched hands of the fans. She runs up the stairs and walks to the middle of the apron. She flicks her hair before she drops down into a split that gains even more cheers. She slides into the ring and as soon as she is inside she kips up to her feet and heads towards the booth.
Zdunich: Hey everyone this is going to be a great match tonight!
Crystal raises her Roulette title high into the air which gains a pop from the crowd.
Simone: It's a pleasure to have you here tonight.
Adams: This should be a great match between two women you know very well.
Justin: This match is a Falls Count Anywhere scheduled for one fall. Introducing from New Jersey Eavan "The Warmonger" Maloney
As 5FDP's This Is My War starts, lights flash all over the arena before they all center on the entranceway. Eavan Maloney rides out on a 2018 matte black Harley-Davidson motorcycle and throws her right arm in the air before riding down to the ring, doing a lap around the ringside area and parking her bike at the bottom of the ramp. Eavan slides under the bottom rope and gets up on the second rope of all four corners and raises her arm again at each corner, before leaping backwards off the last corner and paces around as she awais her opponent
The arena cuts to black as the slow guitar intro of "Blood Lightning" by Lutharo is heard over the PA System, right as the song launches into the opening guitar solo the lights start to flash across the arena before a single spotlight shines on Jessie headbanging to the song.
Justin: From Miami, Florida, please welcome Jessie Salco!
Jessie posses at the top of the ramp just as the clean vocals of Krista is heard over the PA before she makes her way down the ramp, Jessie rolls into the ring and poses for the crowd again as the song fades.
Jessie Salco and Eavan Maloney are both in the ring. They both turn their attention to Crystal on the outside of the ring but the commentator just looks back at them before shrugging her shoulders.
Simone: It looks like these women really want a piece of you.
Zdunich: A lot of people feel the same perhaps take a ticket get in line.
Adams: Or maybe just win so they can push themselves to the front.
Dawn Barnes has a word with both participants before she decides to call for the bell. The bell rings loudly which signifies the beginning of the match.
DING DING DING!
The gatekeeper Salco keeps her eyes focused on Eavan as she tries to figure out how to start things off. Maloney however is very methodical as the Technical wrestler is already trying to formulate her plan of attack. Jessie doesn't make her wait that long as she is already on the offensive. She sprints right at Maloney and does a baseball slide right through her legs landing on the opposite of her. Maloney tries to turn around but the very moment she does she is met with a drop kick that sends her tumbling to the floor. Maloney gets up and Salco follows up with a spinning heel kick. Eavan is able to catch the leg with one hand. With her free hand she strikes Jessie with a hard forearm to the face which causes Salco's head to pop back. Jessie holds her face in pain and that is when Eavan wraps her arms around Salco and takes her off of her feet with a belly to belly suplex. Jessie is sent down as Eavan stands up and smiles. She points at Crystal and mouths off to her.
Simone: Eavan taking control with a suplex.
Zdunich: She knows how to chain wrestle and wear her opponents down. She should be focused on Jessie not on me.
Adams: This is her way of saying that this will be your future Crystal.
Eavan isn't done as she delivers some vicious stomps to the body of Jessie. Salco covers up as Eavan is relentless delivering stomps without any signs of slowing down. Jessie rolls herself out of the ring as she tries to recuperate from the onslaught. Jessie is slow to stir but she eventually makes her way to her feet. Eavan however measures Jessie up and she immediately begins to pick up some speed as she does a suicide dive through the ropes and towards Jessie. The Florida native moves out of the way at the last second and Eavan's can't stop in midair. Her momentum brings her against the commentator table as her left shoulder collides against it. Eavan screams out loud as she rolls around on the floor in pain.
Simone: Eavan is in a lot of pain right now!
Zdunich: She might have injured herself. She has had chronic issues with that left shoulder for a while.
Adams: She might be really hurt.
Eavan lets out a howling scream as doctors begin to check on her. Crystal gets up as she looks over the table to make sure she is okay but suddenly Jessie is on her feet as she walks over to Crystal. She stares her down stealing her chair as she walks over to where Eavan is. Salco doesn't care if the doctors are there or not she plans to hurt the New Jersey native. She tries to bring the chair down on Maloney but the petite wrestler is able to move out of the way at the last second. She rises back up and holding her shoulder with right arm. Eavan backs away but Jessie follows her with that chair. Eavan turns around and with everything she has in her body that she delivers a Sorsh Shot (Super kick) right against the chair that smashes right against Jessie's face. The metal chick is sent to the ground and that is when Eavan crawls and places her body on her.
Zdunich: SORSH SHOT THAT HAS TO BE IT!
Simone: From the sounds of it, you want her to win?!
Adams: So much for non-bias commentating.
Dawn dives onto the floor as she makes a count.
ONE!
TWO!
Jessie is able to kick out, and Eavan can't believe it. She struggles to get back to her feet as she keeps favoring her shoulder. She analyzes her surroundings as she tries to contemplate her next move.
Zdunich: The warmonger shoulder is really bothering her. It's clear she's wrestling with one arm.
Simone: But with one out of the equation.
Adams: What will she try to do next?!
Jessie makes it back up to her feet. The very moment that she does the warmonger tries to continue onward with her onslaught. She sprints towards Salco and leaps up going for a running hurricanrana. She manages to lock her legs tightly around Salco's head but the problem is that Jessie doesn't go down. Jessie lifts Eavan high into the air and she runs with her and throws her right against the barricade. Maloney's back and ailing shoulder high the barricade and she lets out a howling piercing scream escape her lips. Eavan tries to stand up but Salco runs towards Salco and clotheslines her hard causing the both of them to flip over the barricade and into the crowd. The fans begin to scatter as Jessie hooks a leg for a pin. Dawn is a little slow as she follows them into the audience and begins to count.
ONE!
TWO!
NOOOOOOOOOO
Simone: Even in the crowd Eavan is able to kick out.
Zdunich: Injury or not I have to say that Eavan is definitely one tough chick.
Adams: I have no idea how she is able to fight back.
ONE!
TWO!
Eavan is somehow able to get the right shoulder up. Jessie can't believe it as she stands up and drags up the warmonger to her feet by her hair. She drags her by the hair and throws her over the barricade towards the ring. Maloney is slow to get up but she crawls her way to the ring. She slides inside as Salco follows behind. Salco jumps onto the apron and slowly begins to ascend to the top of the ropes. Maloney is positioned on floor as Salco stares down at her opponent and signals to the crowd for her Wall of Death. Without hesitation she leaps off of the turnbuckles looking to finish things off with her 450 splash but Eavan manages to get to her feet and with all of her strength she manages to counter grabbing a hold of Jessie on the way down with her Drop the Nuke. The whole crowd is stunned as they all rise to their feet and cheer loudly.
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
Zdunich: DID YOU SEE THAT?! DROP THE NUKE OUT OF NOWHERE!!!
Simone: She countered the Wall of Death!
Adams: I don't know how she found the strength to do that but she needs to make a cover!
Eavan screams as the move took a lot out of her. She favors her shoulder as she rolls around the ground reaching for it. Meanwhile Salco is completely lifeless in the corner. Maloney finally regains her composure as she crawls her way over to Salco and throws an arm across her for what looks like a lackadaisical cover but it's clear that it's because she is in pain.
ONE!
TWO!
THR....NOOOOOOOOOOO
Jessie is able to get a shoulder up and Eavan can't believe it. She turns her attention to Dawn Barnes questioning the integrity of the count but Dawn stands her ground telling her it was a long two count. Eavan drags Salco out of the corner as she tries to help her to her feet. She stands behind her and begins to position her underneath her left shoulder. Eavan screams at the audience.
"TAP OR DIE!!!"
And with that she places Jessie into the Monger Lock. The only problem is because of the left shoulder she can't apply it in the way that she really wants to. Salco showcases why she is a high flying as she manages to shift her body and delivers a pele kick right against the left shoulder to break the hold. Maloney screams loud as she is forced to let go and she continues to favor that shoulder. Salco however runs towards the turnbuckles where she springboards off them. She aims herself in Eavan's direction grabbing a hold of Maloney's head as she spins in the air before taking Eavan down with her tornado ddt.
Simone: CIRCLE PIT!!!
Adams: This one has to be over!
Zdunich: I might have to agree with you!!!
Salco makes a cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Simone: She's done it!
Adams: Jessie Salco is the number 1 contender for the Roulette Championship.
Justin: And the winner of this match as a result of a pin fall and number 1 contender for the Roulette Championship Jessie Salco!!!!!!
Jessie rises to her feet as Dawn raises her hand in the air. Crystal exits the commentating booth as she enters the ring with the championship over a shoulder. She stands face to face with Jessie as she extends a hand, but Salco looks at Crystal and instead gives her the finger as she points at Crystal's title. Crystal raises it high into the air as Salco makes belt motions.
Simone: Salco has her eyes locked on the title and Salco and Zdunich will definitely be a match for the ages.
Adams: Look at how focused Salco is. She wants the title badly.
With that Crystal turns her attention to Eavan and tries to help her up, but Maloney doesn't want any help as she shoves Crystal hard telling her to stay away. Eavan mouths off to Crystal to stay away yelling profanities at her. Eavan keeps favoring her shoulder but keeps getting in Crystal's face. Crystal out of frustration nails her with En Kristen Rättighet. Crystal looks shocked at she can't believe what she did as she exits the ring.
Zdunich: that's for Seleana...
She says dejectedly as she walks away as Eavan can only favor her shoulder and now her jaw as we go elsewhere.
The view on the Tron shifts backstage where we find the new World Champion in a conversation with his friend Chris Page.
Chris Page: I'm stoked for this!
Mac smirks at the question.
Mac Bane: Yeah, might be the best or worst secret in our business right now. This all really started in XWF when he and I faced off in that ladder match. He more than earned my respect, brother.
Peter Vaughn walks into the shot and Mac stands up and shakes his hand.
Mac Bane: Welcome to the company, brother.
Chris and Peter shake hands followed by Peter and Mac.
Peter Vaughn: Good to see you, Chris. Mac, congratulations on your World Championship. It was well deserved, no matter what anyone else says.
Vaughn glances over at the belt, taking it in for a second, before looking back at the group.
Peter Vaughn: I was expecting to hear a lot of raging from a certain Raven... did I miss it yet?
Mac snorts in response.
Mac Bane: I'm pretty sure that bird has flown away and back into retirement. Thank you for that, it still gives me a warm fuzzy feeling everytime I think about that.
Peter Vaughn: So... Sin City Wrestling... heard a lot about it. Looking forward to seeing more of it in action. Any thoughts on who I should 'study' first?
Chris Page: There are many great talents gracing the Sin City ring, and all of them bring something different to the table, and unfortunately Mac finished off by plucking the secondary Raven's feathers.
Chris and Mac fist bump.
Chris Page: In your case though, it's not like you're going to have to search high or low because as soon as it's made official I'm pretty sure people will be lining up to get a shot at you, I mean all of our reputations proceed us.
Chris glances over at the belt which catches Vaughn's attention.
Peter Vaughn: Well, whoever it ends up being, from the bottom of the roster to, well, you guys, I look forward to the challenge. Maybe I'll even look into that tag tournament coming up. I hear the winners of that tournament get to fight for a shot at the World Title. Life goals, right? See you all later.
Chris Page: Indeed.
Mac and Chris exchanged a look and then a smile.
Climax Control was well underway after the match in the ring had just finished up. Meanwhile the cameras found themselves cutting backstage and in doing so. They found themselves coming face to face with the Highlight of the Night, Calvin Harris. He pushed his jet black hair out of his face while he spoke.
Calvin Harris: So, I'm a rat eh Austin?
The smallest little smirk was spread across his lips.
Calvin Harris: A rat that has come out of the shadows and looking for some scraps. That's a funny analogy, man. I'll give it to you. I guess out of all things I would've been called upon my return. The last thing I would've expected was the term rat, but hey. You're entitled to your opinion. You're allowed to believe whatever you want to believe about me. That's the beauty of being your own person and being able to form your own opinion.
For a brief second he shrugged his shoulders a little bit. Seemingly letting the world know that the comments made towards him didn't bother him.
Calvin Harris: But I too am my own person and allowed to form my own opinion. As I stand here, just moments away from getting in the ring with you. I can tell you from the research I've done going into tonight's contest and after listening to everything you had to say. I have to say you're one of the LEAST IMPRESSIVE people I have ever stepped into the ring with. And to your credit, you bamboozle a lot of people with the past accomplishments. It really makes people buy into the fact that you're a threat or some kind. Yet in reality that isn't the case at all.
Shaking his head from side to side a little. It was pretty clear to those in attendance right then and there. He was really going to clue the people in on how he felt.
Calvin Harris: You're just someone that's managed to get lucky a few times. Managed to get people to buy into the hype and managed to get people to think you were the real deal. Well, I ain't going to be one of those people Austin. In fact I am very much all about exposing you in front of the world tonight. Say what you want about me, but what's it going to look like when you - the man who requested to be in a match with me. You - who you claimed to hold down SCW for the last five years while I was away. You - the one who has tried to tell people all week long heading into this match that you're better than me. What's it going to look like when you fail? How are you going to look to Christian, the one who seemingly granted you the match? To all your peers, you know the ones you jumped ahead of just to face me? How does it affect your career going forward after losing to me? Questions, your ego has never even allowed you to ask yourself and what a shame it's going to be.
A little of the buzz from the crowd in attendance could be heard at that moment. Obviously not every one of them were on board with Calvin's return. That much had been made clear at Inception, but tonight it was sounding like he was the lesser of two evils between him and Austin.
Calvin Harris: Like I said from the start. I came back to Sin City Wrestling to be the best version of myself. To make sure that the narrative about me was changed. To prove that I had belonged in professional wrestling and to right some wrongs from when I was last here. And that's the focus. Nothing and certainly no one is going to take my attention away from just that. It just so happens to be able to prove those things. I'm going to come across people like you, Austin. It's going to happen a lot, but each one that steps up. I'm going to knock down. I'm going to bulldoze right on through. I am going to send them home unhappy. Appreciate you having the balls to at least step into the ring with me. But you did it for all the wrong reasons, my man.
Another small little smirk crossed his expression.
Calvin Harris: Next time you decide to call me a rat though. At least refer to me as Master Splinter. After all, I'm about to give you an ass-kicking you never forget and enjoy me a slice of pizza afterwards.
Looking right at the cameras in that last moment. Calvin proceeded to give them a little wink. Driving home his last point before stepping out of the view of the camera. Leaving everyone to wait for his match to take place a little later in the night just to see what would actually happen when the two stars faced off.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is a standard rules match!!
The arena's lights found themselves dimming down at the start of "Save Yourself" by One Ok Rock began to play throughout the speakers. About that time a single spot light shined down in the middle of the stage as the crowd found themselves starting to sing a lot to the song. A small shot of the crowd from the cameras was shown before cutting back to stage. In the very moment Calvin Harris found himself stepping out to the middle spotlight where he was slamming his head around to the music. The sight of the superstar caused a huge pop from those in attendance. Quickly, Calvin stood up straight and brought his hand to his head shielding his eyes a little bit as he looked out into the crowd seemingly acknowledging those in attendance.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing at this time from Chicago, Illinois. Weighing in at two hundred and twenty five pounds! The Highlight of the Night, Calvin Harris!"
By that time his introduction had come to an end. Calvin had begun to make his way down the ramp slapping hands with a couple of fans on either side of the ramp. By the time he had reached the ringside area, He made a short quick dash towards the ring sliding under the bottom rope and standing up. He pointed towards one of the turnbuckles as the cheers from those in attendance continued. Running to that turnbuckle he stepped up to it on the second ring and looked out into the crowd. A slight smirk crossed his lips. As his music began to fade out Calvin hopped down and turned his attention to the match set to take place.
Justin: Currently in the ring!! Standing in at 6'2 and weighing in at 225 pounds! Hailing from Chicago, Illinois!!! "Highlight Of The Night" Calvin Harris!!!!
The lights shut off as "Madusa" by Times of grace kicks in, as it builds different lights flash around the arena. As the song builds into the refrain and the guitars kick in a spotlight forms on the stage with Austin standing in the middle. He makes his way down to the ring before moving around to the steps, he makes his way up and walks across the apron before stepping between the ropes, he stands in the center of the ring as the music shuts off
Justin: And his opponent!! Standing in at 6'6 and weighing in at 265 pounds!! Hailing from Manhattan, New York!!! Austin James Mercer!!!!!!
DING DING DING!
The bell has rang as both competitors step out of their neutral corners, Austin slaps his chest and shoulders as he sets foot in the middle of the ring. There he awaits what his smaller opponent will do as Calvin Harris wisely circles Austin, keeping distance from the obvious further reach that Austin has over him. Austin extends his arms, opening his hands as in to signal that he wants to lock hands with Calvin, as the smaller wrestler is hesitant to accept the challenge.
Simone: I can't blame Calvin, I mean Austin must have him beat in the strength aspect of the game.
We see Calvin turn his head from left to right as he hears the crowd telling him not to do it, only to have Austin take advantage of the given situation and knees Calvin in the midsection. There he wraps his arms around the head of Calvin Harris for a standing front face lock before wrapping Calvin's left arm around his neck for a Suplex Attempt. But Calvin blocks the move by wrapping his leg around the back of Austin's leg before managing to slither out of his grip and stares at him in a neutral corner. Drew Patton walks over to Calvin, checking out if he is okay and then tells the match to continue.
Adams: Calvin needs to use his speed to have an advantage over the brute strength from Austin.
The two men circle each other as Austin tries to corner Calvin, setting him up for a big blow to the chest with an open hand strike but Calvin manages to slither out of harms way. Hitting a Pele kick just as Austin turns around as that corners Austin against the turnbuckles in a seated position on the middle turnbuckle. Calvin jumps the second rope, turns his attention towards Austin as he grabs him by the head and sets him up for a Springboard DDT, but Austin wraps his arms around his waist and walks out of the corner while holding on to Calvin and hits a Back Suplex as Calvin's head barely misses the turnbuckles. Austin gets up to his feet, drops series of knee drops before going for the cover on Calvin.
ONE!
TWO!
Calvin manages to get a shoulder up as Austin follows it up by grabbing Calvin by the throat for a blatant choke. Drew Patton warns Austin for the use of the illegal choke before starting to use the five count on him
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Austin let's go off the choke, gets to his feet and stalks Drew Patton into a neutral corner, trying to intimidate him as Drew tells him not to put his hands on him or else get disqualified. Austin snorts at this as he turns around, moving quickly towards Calvin Harris as he sets him up for a knee drop, but Calvin manages to roll out of the way as Austin hits nothing but the canvas.
Simone: The time that Austin refused to spend on his opponent may come down to bite him
Calvin gets to his feet, grabs the leg that Austin used for the knee drop and drives his knees into the back Austin's knee before dropping several elbow drops on it before getting to his feet and runs towards the ropes for a Springboard Mooonsault on top of Austin before going for the cover
ONE!
TWO!
Austin manages to bench press Calvin off of him, Calvin gets to his feet and circles Austin as he follows his every step before getting to his feet. There he executes a shot block before running towards the turnbuckles and jumps on top of the top turnbuckles. There he quickly turns around and jumps off for a frog splash and lands on top of Austin before bouncing off a little. He quickly covers Austin and holds Austin's painful leg for the three count
ONE!
TWO!
THR...
Austin manages to get his shoulder off the canvas at the final moment, causing Calvin to get to his feet and measures Austin from a neutral corner. Austin crawls towards the opposite corner, using the ring ropes to pull him up to his feet before turning around. There Calvin sets him up to hit the bigger man with a superkick, only to have Austin catch him before spinning Calvin around and drop him with a huge haymaker.
Adams: Good Grief!!! Austin's power is surely a game changer any time he is able to hit you with a powerful blow like that!!!
Austin grabs Calvin by the head and pulls him up to his feet, there he tosses him into the turnbuckles before driving series of massive back elbows to the side of his head. He quickly turns around and places his boot across the throat of Austin and counts along to Drew's five count
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Austin pulls his foot away before quickly grabbing Calvin by the hand and whips him across the ring towards the other turnbuckles on the opposite side. There Calvin hits sternum first into he turnbuckles. There Austin avalanches Calvin, sandwiches him between Austin and the turnbuckles before wrapping his arms around the waist of Calvin and executes a German overhead released Suplex to the middle of the ring.
Simone: Good God!! Calvin hit his neck and head hard on the canvas!!!
And in the replay we indeed see that Calvin lands awkwardly on his neck and head area, causing him to roll around across the canvas while holding on to his neck and head. Austin smirks as he rolls Calvin up in an arrogant cover, not hooking any of his legs.
ONE!
TWO!
Calvin manages to kick out, causing Austin to look at the official with an angry look on his face.
Adams; Don't blame Drew for not hooking the legs Austin!!!Austin is seemingly getting the same answer from Drew Patton as he tells him that it is nothing more than a two count. Austin tells him to count faster before turning his attention bac to Calvin.
Simone: I never thought I would see the day that I would see Austin James Mercer ask for a faster count.
Austin grabs Calvin by the back of his head, drags him across the ring towards the ring ropes and pulls him up to his feet, there he wraps both arms around the top rope before hooking them between the top and middle rope.
Simone: Uh oh, Austin is tying up Calvin!!!
Austin blasts away with some heavy closed fists to the head before running to the opposite side of the ring, there he comes off the ropes and charges in on Calvin with a high knee. But Calvin manages to sidestep and pulls down the top rope. This causes Austin to tumble over the pulled down top rope and gets his leg caught between the ropes as he gets hung upside down on the outside.
Simone: Oh my!!!!
Calvin gets to the outside and grabs both arms of Austin as he drags further from the ring before letting go off him. This causes Austin to slam face first onto the ring apron as the impact of the blow causes his leg to be released and this causes Austin to fall on his back on the outside. Calvin has got the crowd on his side as he runs around the ring, looking over his shoulder whether he can see that Austin is getting to his feet before reaching the corner that Austin was at. He quickly jumps the steel steps and dives off with a suicide dive, sending Austin all the way towards the barricades on the far end of the ring. Calvin quickly gets to his feet and rolls in the ring as he watches Drew Patton start to use the ten count on Austin.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Austin is holding the back of his head, but not making any suggestion to move towards the ring
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
Austin slowly start to crawl away from the barricades and towards the ring, we see his head shaky because of the contact he had made with the steel barricades as Drew is continuing the ten count
SEVEN!
EIGHT!
Simone: Austin needs to hurry!!!!
NINE!
Austin manages to get in the ring, causing Calvin Harris to immediately jump the turnbuckles and comes off with the Phoenix Splash on top of Austin. He hooks both legs in the middle of the ring as Drew Patton is starting to use the three count
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this match by pinfall!!! Calvin Harris!!!!!!
Calvin rolls off of Austin as Drew Patton raises his arm in victory before Calvin rolls out of the ring and celebrates his victory while medics run out to check in on Austin as a precaution.
The throbbing beat of Adam Lambert's For your entertainment fills the venue. A body can be seen in shadow as the fans turn towards the entrance. A strobing light flashes behind the body that turns slowly as a spotlight slowly lights up the ramp area and kills the strob to reveal a brunette in a black leather jacket over black tights and staring down into the ring, a slow smirk beginning to cross her lips. Heading to the ring, she stops at the ringstairs and then moves slowly up to the apron and into the ring. Moving to the side of it, she reaches out and has a microphone slid into her hand that she brings up to her lips to speak.
Georgie Robertson: Surprisin' innit? Seeing me in the ring wanting to say something yeah? Well, there is some truths that I need to get off my chest.
Georgie taps on her chest and smirks. The fans don't know what to think as she moves to lean on the ropes right in front of the camera and speaks slowly, her south London accent filled with contempt.
Georgie Robertson: First truth, I beat your hero...smashed her like the annoying gnat that she was. Roxi Johnson lost to me in my first match of the year to start it with a win. Were you not entertained? Did you enjoy having your hero pulled off her pedestal? I know I did. And what will come of that ya might be wondering yeah. That leads me to my second truth...
Looking from side to side, she leans towards the camera as if sharing a secret.
Georgie Robertson: I am putting the fear into the birds in the back. They are coming to the realization that I am starting to take this serious. And by serious I mean that I am good at what I do when I want something and that something is a little more than just people talkin' bout me. I want them to know that I am the one that is the best yeah. So, I believe that I want to throw me hat in the title picture. And after beating Roxi, don't you think I deserve it?!?
She straightens but her eyes never leave the camera.
Georgie Robertson: I don't have a scooby of when it will be happening but let me put you on notice...It better be soon.
With that, she tosses the microphone over her shoulder forcing Justin to scramble to catch it. Georgie ignores him as the bop bop of his bobbling of the microphone is drown out by her theme beginning to blare over the arena while she exits the ring and then makes her way up the ramp.
Cameras found themselves cutting back to the ringside area. Based on the buzz and the energy from the crowd. They appeared rather excited for what was going to come back. Most assumed that a match was soon to take place. After all everyone wanted to see the action take place. At that exact moment the lights in the venue went out and left everyone in the pitch black. The sudden sounds of the guitar riff to "Enter The Sandman" by Metallica began to play throughout the speakers. From just that few seconds of the song playing the fans were expressing their dislike for the superstar about to come out. Boos so loud it was close to drowning out the music. A single spotlight was now seen shining down on the middle of the ramp. Standing there with a smug smirk, a briefcase in hand, and with both Blair & Carmen on the left of him. "The Icon" himself, Michael Harris. Seeing him had the crowd booing more heavily.
Adams: Oh god! This guy again?
Simone: It seems so. I was really hoping he'd been fired after what happened at Inception.
Adams: Makes for the two of us. I am sorry but fining him a hundred thousand dollars wasn't enough. Not after that violent assault on Scott Oliver. By the way, we're all still praying for your recovery Scotty!
By this time Harris had made his way down the ramp with that single spotlight following him along with Carmen and Blair beside him. As the three approached the ring, he leaped right on up to the ring apron. Before stepping on the bottom rope as both ladies walked up the steel steps. Blair climbed into the ring, Carmen followed, and then the man himself. He placed the briefcase in the corner of the ring as he walked towards the side of the ring calling for a microphone.
Simone: I still wanna know what sister-wife program this man is a part of. Is it even legal to be married to two women at the same time?!
Adams: I don't know and I don't care. Those two women are enablers and they should be held just as much accountable for what he did to Scott.
Simone: I don't disagree, but how can you hold them accountable when this man just thinks every day is bring your spouse or in this case spouses to work day?!
With a microphone in hand. Harris turned back to the center of the ring calling for the music to be cut off. Sure enough that's what happened. Blair and Carmen standing on either side of him now. All eyes on the three of them before the self proclaimed "Icon" began to break the silence.
Michael Harris: So, a hundred thousand Sin City? A hundred thousand was your best shot at 'punishing' me?
The arrogant smirk on his lips was enough to really grind the gears of everyone.
Michael Harris: Or was the real punishment the threat that came with the fine? You know the whole bit that next time I could be suspended or even fired.
So far the words that were coming out of his mouth in that moment showed he had no remorse for anything that took place at Inception. Shaking his head a little with a small chuckle bringing the microphone back up.
Michael Harris: Let me go ahead and inform you people of a little something right here and now. I've been around a long-long time. Been there, seen that, done it all about three times over. Being fined by a company is nothing new to me. Being threatened to be suspended isn't anything new to me. Hell, being fired isn't even anything new to me. Dealt with all of that in the past. Didn't really have an effect on me then. Won't have an effect on me now. You're just wasting your time!
His words were getting a bigger rise out of the crowd. Those boos coming from them were a little louder than they had been.
Adams: I am disgusted. How can he not have any remorse?!
Simone: Well when you're a giant piece of sh--
Adams: Woah! Don't stoop down to his level. You're better than that Simone!
Those two commentators had the same burning hatred for the man standing in the ring as the fans did, but it was clear none of that was affecting Harris.
Michael Harris: And really when you think about it. I did you guys a favor. Scott Oliver was nothing special. Matter of fact, he was easily forgotten about. How many of your superstars actually wanted to be interviewed by him? How many people in the back would actually stand by him being good at his job? The guy was as unprofessional as it could get. Showed up stoned out of his damn mind and never seemed to know what the hell was going on. Beating his ass, spilling his blood, and sending him home did you a solid. Took another useless idiot off the payroll. It puts more money in your pocket.
A small shrug escaped his shoulders.
Michael Harris: But clearly everyone was in their feelings about what I did. You got your money. Problem solved, however that being said. I'd have to tell you. I'm a little more frustrated tonight than I was when I had to pay that fine. I arrived at the building to find out that I'm not on the show. I wasn't scheduled to compete. Wasn't given a chance to show what I'm capable of. You literally decided against putting a veteran on your show. To be more honest than that. You decided not to book me, whom is literally the BEST damn thing this company has now!
Of course that comment led to several loud boos from the crowd. Not a single person in attendance appeared to have the same mindset. A close up of the faces of Carmen and Blair could be seen. They seemed disgusted by the fan response towards him. Yet, it was continuing to roll off his shoulders.
Michael Harris: I look at the people that were booked tonight for matches and I just laugh. How the hell did they get a match over a Hall of Famer and multi-time World Champion? I'm talking names like "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart. I mean who? Who in the actual hell is that? You put my weak ass nephew on a show over me? Just so, he can get in his feelings and retire again when things don't go his way? Since the talent gene clearly skipped that generation? What the hell did Alex Rush ever do to deserve a match? Are you catching on yet SCW officials? Climax Control was made to look like a joke tonight the moment you passed on putting me in the ring.
Again, he could be seen shaking his head once again. Before suddenly finding himself dropping down to his knees and rolling out of the ring. Being right there at ring side.
Michael Harris: And, I know the "cool" thing is to hate on me. It's been a thing for years. However, I know that I'm not wrong with what I am saying. I know someone in this crowd had the same mindset. I know one of these fans actually is disappointed I'm not in the ring. One of these fans are mad that they spent their welfare check on a ticket, just to find out they weren't going to get to see the greatest professional wrestler ever compete before their very eyes. And we're going to find out who that fan is!
For a second or two he was just pacing back and forth in front of the guard rail.
Simone: He's not serious right? I mean I know he's old and the older you get. Your hearing starts to go out. But these fans have made it more than clear they don't share the same mindset!
Adams: Well they do say once you hit your fifties. You're at a greater risk for dementia to start to show its ugly head.
Simone: Might have to have Mark or Christian call the resident old folks home to get him checked in. Clearly these women in the ring aren't going to do what's best for him. Charge them with elderly abuse while you're at it.
At that moment Harris finally found himself stopping directly in front of a fan. This fan just happened to be rather built. Good size to him. Clearly someone that went to the gym. Bald as bald could be. Covered in tattoos. For a second Harris sized him up before bringing the microphone to his lips.
Michael Harris:I can see it in your eyes, young man. You seem like you're very upset that you don't get to see me wrestle tonight. So, first of all let's get your name for everyone here.
Gerald The Fan: My name is Gerald.
Michael Harris: Gerald? Did your parents not love you when they gave you a name like that? Jesus Christ... Anyway! Why don't you do me a favor and just tell everyone in the back, the people that run this god forsake show how upset they made you by not booking me. Just how much it has ruined your night that you don't get to see me step between those ropes and put on a show. Let them know what kind of poor ratings tonight will have and how horrible it'll be buried on podcasts across the internet.
Gerald The Fan: ... I can't do that for you.
The look on Harris' face said it all when those remarks came from the fan's mouth. Of course there was a loud pop from the crowd.
Michael Harris: Excuse me?! Why the hell not?!
Gerald The Fan: I said I can't do that for you, and that's simply because I feel like they did the right thing. I don't want to see you in the ring. None of these people want to see you in the ring. In fact I speak for all of us when I say. We'd all be okay, if you left SCW before you ever got to step into that ring. We would all have a much-much better time in the end!
Once again the cheers came from the crowd. Gerald looked on with a proud smile as Harris turned around and slammed the microphone down on the apron. His frustration clearly set in and the rage was building in his eyes. Both Carmen and Blair could be seen climbing out of the ring to confront the man behind the guardrail. All while Harris stood there with his back turned fuming.
Adams: Oh c'mon. Let the man be. He's allowed to have an opinion ladies.
There was a lot of jaw-jacking from Carmen and Blair. Their hands in Gerald's face, when all of the sudden Harris turned around and charged the fan. Connecting with a brutal HEAD BUTT that knocked Gerald back into his seat.
Simone: MY GOD! NOT AGAIN!
As the cameras were able to get a close up Gerald was bleeding from the nose where Harris' head had connected. With the crowd booing heavily, Carmen and Blair both moved out of the way. It's almost like they knew what was going to happen next. Harris grabbed a hold of Gerald by his collar and proceeded to pull him over the guardrail letting his body hit the concrete floor. However as soon as Gerald had attempted to stand up. He was met with a vicious boot from the "Icon" right to his temple to put him back down on the floor.
Simone: Get someone out here right now!
Adams: First a member of staff that can't properly defend themselves. Now a fan from the audience?! What the hell is wrong with this guy?!
Simone: I don't care! Just get security out here before this gets real bad!
On the outside Gerald was holding his head where that boot was just connected. Harris had grabbed the microphone again and then grabbed Gerald's head. Trying to pull him up to make the fan look up at him.
Michael Harris: How dare you disrespect me!
That's when he took the microphone and drove it right into the face of Gerald further causing the fans to become irritated with what they were seeing. Harris proceeded to grab a hold of him again and this time pulled him up to toss him into the ring. Only for Harris to follow as he stalked the fan laying there. Backing himself up into a corner and screaming at Gerald to stand up. The man had no idea where he was as he reached for the ropes to pull himself up. About that time Security Guards began sprinting from the back and dashing for the ring.
Adams: Thank goodness! It took them long enough!
Several members of the Security Team had slid right into the ring surrounding the fan. To which they were shouting at Harris and telling him to stay back. As the rest of the security team on the outside of the ring were trying to roll Gerald out of the ring to further protect him. With a very hostile crowd towards him, Harris picked his microphone up and began to scream into it.
Michael Harris: I said on day one I wouldn't tolerate disrespect! I don't give a damn who it is!
His breathing was heavy, clearly very worked up with all that had happened.
Michael Harris: And since you won't give me anyone to face. Since I can't touch anyone seemingly contracted to this company. I'll take it out on these morons in the stands and there's nothing you can do about it. They're not contractually obligated to this company. Way, I see it they're fair game if they choose to disrespect me!
The sickening smirk that crossed his lips at that moment. As those in attendance continued to let him have it. Harris proceeded to walk over and grab the briefcase he had originally walked to the ring with. He popped it open and held it up right before the cameras. Inside that briefcase were several rows of stacked big bills. He pulled out a stack of that money and held it in his hand while looking at the hard cam.
Michael Harris: Just in case... you try another fine. Money ain't an issue. Just give me what I want and we won't have a fucking problem anymore!
Slamming the microphone down in the middle of the ring. Harris then threw the wad of money right into the lens of the camera. Again that no remorse attitude coming out of him once more. Surely not going to get him anywhere in the long run.
Simone: If this man isn't fired after this! I don't know if I can condone working for this company anymore. I've seen a lot of things in my career here, but this is taking it too far!
Back inside the ring Harris had flipped the briefcase over and left a large pile of cash in the middle of the ring. "Enter The Sandman" once again began to play throughout the speakers but the fans were booing so loud they were able to successfully drown out the music this time around. Harris rolled out of the ring once again as Carmen and Blair both met him. The three of them linking arms with one another to start marching back up the ramp together. Once again leaving the fans with a sour taste in their mouths in regards to the man known as the Icon.
We cut backstage and see Bill Barnhart walking down the hallway in the backstage area with his Wife/Manager Bea Barnhart. Bill is in his normal wrestling attire and Bea is wearing her normal dress she wears when she serves as Bill's Manager during his matches. The two do not stop walking down the hallway toward the staging area but they look toward the camera and make comments during their walk to the staging area.
Bill: In a short time, Carter, we step into the wrestling ring for the Grudge match you demanded. The saying goes BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR BECAUSE YOU MIGHT JUST GET IT. With that said for sure you're gonna get a beat down you're not expecting.
Bea: And you don't have to worry about me in Bill's corner as his Manager as I don't interfere in Bill's wrestling matches. I'm there to ensure Bill's opponent doesn't cheat or arrange for people to run in on the match and attack Bill.
Bill: Carter what I want from you is a good match. I want you to bring all you've got. I want you to be focused and aggressive. I want you to try to win. I don't want something to happen that might give the fans the impression that you didn't give all you've got against me.
Bill and Bea arrive at the staging area where they stop to wait for their cue to make their entrance.
Bill: So, Carter, as I mentioned during my comments leading up to our match, I have seven inches of height and 68 pounds of weight over you. I'm also a very aggressive, strong, and brutal, wrestler and I plan on allow you the displeasure of me giving you a beat down at a level you've never experienced before! See you in the ring in a few minutes!
Bill and Bea wait for instructions from staff when they are to make their entrance then the image on the screen shifts to something else.
Simone: It's time for the Main Event! HB Carter went through a dreadful experience over the past few months as he was in an abusive relationship with his boyfriend culminating in a broken finger that not only cost him a match at High Stakes XII but a Roulette Title Match against then champion Miles Kasey! And as if that wasn't bad enough Bill Barnhart went as far as to say that he threw the Roulette Title Match! Now Bill and Carter will go one on one in tonight's Main Event!
Adams: Thankfully we can report that Carter has broken up with his abusive boyfriend but that doesn't excuse the comments made by Bill! For god's sake, Ariana Angelos hates swearing but when she heard the comments made by Bill towards her bestie she didn't hesitate to call him a mothef.........well you get the idea!
Simone: I'm surprised that's all she did! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
"No Shame" by 5 Seconds of Summer begins to play and Carter steps through the curtains, holding an ankle length, sleeveless black robe closed in front of him. he then whips it open, revealing his ring attire of a printed belly t, booty shorts and thigh high boots. He holds one hand behind his head while running the other hand down his body while grinding his hips to the music.
Justin: From Seattle, Washington, weighing one hundred and seventy-six pounds, he is the "Hardcore Bottom" -- Helluva Bottom Carter!
Carter drops the robe to the stage and runs toward the ring, slapping hands offered out to him all around the ringside area. He then hops up onto the ring apron in a split and slides beneath the bottom rope. He crawls seductively on all fours until he arrives in his corner. He pulls himself up and then lays across the top corner, awaiting the start of the match/his opponent's introduction.
Simone: New music, new look, maybe a new, more focussed Carter?
Adams: He's always been a focussed competitor in the ring, he's just flamboyant away from it!
Justin: And his opponent!
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.
Justin: Being accompanied by.........
Justin doesn't even get a chance to finish his introduction for Bill as Carter launches himself over the top rope and nails him with a Suicide Dive! Bea quickly retreats with Iris and as Carter rains down punches on Bill prompting Jasmine to call for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Simone: Well, Carter is not wasting any time here!
Adams: After those comments Bill made can you blame him?
As soon as Jasmine calls for the bell she leaves the ring to try to pry Carter off of Bill or at the very least get him to ease up on his attack on Bill, after a few seconds the element of surprise wears off and Bill is able to push his significantly lighter opponent off of him before the wrestling veteran retreats to the ring! Jasmine follows him in to check if Carter's punches broke his nose and Carter slides into the ring as well, unfortunately for Carter as soon as he does this Bea trips him up causing the flamboyant Superstar to faceplant.
Simone: Well, that didn't take long! And Carter can't retaliate against Bea anyway without being disqualified and I doubt he wants to end the first Climax Control of the year with a DQ Loss to Bill!
Adams: He can't but here comes someone who can!
Indeed, Carter's bestie Ariana comes marching down to the ringside area and alerts Jasmine to Bea's interference even going as far as to que up an instant replay on the titantron! Bea still protests her innocence but Jasmine isn't hearing any of it and ejects Bea from the ringside area much to the delight of the crowd and Ariana! Ariana marches Bea back to the backstage area now that her job is done but back in the ring Bill is protesting Jasmine's decision when he is suddenly rolled up by Carter!
ONE!
TWO!
And Bill gets the shoulder up!
Simone: The first Climax Control Main Event of the Year nearly ended prematurely no thanks to Bea's interference on Bill's behalf!
Adams: No kidding! Bill was lucky that he wasn't disqualified and Carter's roll up didn't help matters!
Both men get back to their feet following the first pinfall of the match and Carter tries to keep the momentum going by hitting Bill with a standing Dropkick which sends the larger wrestler stumbling towards the ropes, Carter tries for another Dropkick but this time it's swatted out of mid-air by Bill sending the former SCU Champion crashing to the matt! Carter is clearly feeling the pain from the second attempt at a Dropkick and Bill picks him up before hitting Carter with the Bulldog Slam! Bill goes for his first pin of the match!
ONE!
TWO!
And Carter gets the shoulder up! Unfortunately for Carter Bill follows up his slam with a Boston Crab locking in the move tight and in the middle of the ring.
Simone: Bill is in firm control of the match following Carter's dive and initial offense!
Adams: We'll see how long that lasts!
Jasmine gets into position to ask Carter if he wants to submit but the Go Gym Graduate refuses to submit to Bill's hold as he starts crawling to the far ropes to try to force the break! But about halfway through the crawl Bill pulls him back to the centre of the ring before turning Carter onto his back to try for another hold, all this nets Bill is a Hurricanrana from the ground as Carter is able to break the grip and take Bill down with the impressive athletic display.
Simone: That's one way to get out of a Submission Hold I guess!
Adams: People tend to forget that underneath Carter's flamboyancy is a hell of a wrestler and a Go Gym Graduate! And since this is the second time they've wrestled each other Bill should know this!
Bill scrambles to his feet but despite the pain he's in from Bill's submission hold Carter is able to hit the wrestling veteran with a Slingblade followed by a Basement Dropkick! That combination seems to have knocked Bill through a loop and Carter quickly seizes on the opportunity to go for another pin attempt!
ONE!
TWO!
And Bill kicks out! Noticing that Bill landed near a turnbuckle Carter decides to take to the skies as he climbs out onto the apron before heading to the top rope with his back facing Bill! Unfortunately for Carter when he goes for the Moonsault Bill gets the knees up to block it as Carter took to long getting up to the top rope!
Simone: Carter's known to be a risk taker but thanks to Bill's years of experience, that ended up being high risk, no reward for the youngster!
Adams: And that's bad news for Carter!
The failed Moonsault has clearly knocked the wind out of Carter and sensing an opportunity Bill scoops up the younger competitor before planting him with a Powerbomb! Bill then goes for the pin on Carter!
ONE!
TWO!
And Carter still manages to get the shoulder up! Bill looses his cool at this point and starts arguing with Jasmine that he should've won the match right there and then but Jasmine is having none of it and asserts that her pin was fair! Whilst that was going on Carter was getting back to his feet behind Bill's back and when Bill does see this he goes for the Barnhart Shoulder Breaker!
Simone: If Bill can get the Barnhart Shoulder Breaker locked in he'll have the match won!
Adams: And considering this whole controversy was basically started with a Hammerlock then that would especially suck for Carter!
Indeed, Carter catches on to Bill's plan as soon as the veteran tries to get him up for the Shoulder Breaker and immediately starts fighting out of it eventually connecting with an elbow to Bill's face in mid-air before turning around and hitting Bill with a DDT! Bill gets back to his feet but is met with a Spanish Fly from Carter who follows that up with a pin attempt!
ONE!
TWO!
And Bill kicks out! The long match has taken a lot out of both wrestlers and neither of them are in any hurry to get back to their feet but the first one up is Carter as he uses the nearby turnbuckle to pull himself up whilst Bill gets up on his own, Bill charges into the corner and hits Carter with a clothesline from behind before he knows what's hit him before he drags Carter back to the centre of the ring and tries for a Piledriver! However Carter resists the move and eventually reverses the move into a Hurricanrana that sends Bill into the corner! Bill stumbles back and Carter uses the opportunity to hit him with the Buttocks Injection!
Simone: Buttocks Injection! Carter has Bill stunned!
Adams: And I don't think he's done!
Carter sends Bill stumbling back after the last iteration of the move and he lands on the apron before climbing up to the top rope, before Bill can even process what's happening Carter hits him with the Fruit Fly!
Simone: FRUIT FLY! CARTER HITS IT!
Adams: Bill is out! Stick a fork in him, he's done!
Carter goes for the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner, HB CARTER!
Simone: Carter gets the win and revenge for Bill's comments!
Adams: And now that he's out of his old relationship, maybe he'll join his bestie in holding singles gold?
Ariana joins Carter in celebrating on the ramp whilst Jasmine checks on Drew.
Simone: Huge win for Carter but it's time to end! Join us next week for some hard hitting action! For Jason Adams, I'm Belinda Simone saying goodnight everybody!
THANK YOU! to everyone who wrote for this show! Have a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year!