(A close up of the Wrestleworld logo is shown as the camera begins to zoom out)
(The camera reveals it to be a bird’s eye view of the Wrestleworld ring as the camera continues to ascend)
(The sound of old school commentary of professional wrestling matches begins to play as the camera zooms out further to a shot of the Wrestleworld Arena)
“We have a new Champion crowned!”
“What an incredible night!”
“Two of the best athletes competing--”
(The camera continues to rise as it reveals all of the Wrestleworld location from above, as its speed grows faster)
“Don’t you dare change that dial!”
“He wins it! He wins it!”
“You have never seen professional wrestling quite like this ever before--”
(The camera leaves the surface of the Earth quickly as the World itself fills the “O” in the title “Wrestleworld” where the camera finally stops)
… A World of its own
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(The sounds of sirens from multiple fire trucks can be heard outside Heavens Arena as a concerned Jaywalker is shown walking towards something)
Jaywalker: Alright, so what the hell exactly happened? What caught on fire?
(A nearby Fireman gives the okay for Jaywalker to follow him as other employees are around with looks of concern as well)
Fireman: It’s over here. We managed to contain it before it spread and created a real problem for ya.
Jaywalker: The show is supposed to start right now, will it be able to go ahead without issue?
Fireman: Yeah, like I said, it got stopped before it became a much bigger issue, so it shouldn’t affect your show.
Jaywalker: Well I wanna see it. Where was it?
Fireman: Right over here.
(The Fireman and Jaywalker stop at a warehouse section of Heavens Arena as hoses can be heard spraying down any potentially still burning embers from the fire. Jaywalker looks visibly concerned as he looks on at what was burning in particular)
Jaywalker: This? This was what was on fire?
Fireman: Yup. Looks like it started with that.
(Jaywalker walks ahead as the camera follows him, showing a gospel set for what was meant to be used by Ares Vendetta that was torched)
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(The beginnings of “On Top of the World” by Papa Roach begins to play)
“I scratch the surface of the truth til’ my hands bled”
“Rub my hands on my face, now my face red”
“War paint, more pain, I’m a warhead”
“Fake news, fake truth that was spoonfed”
“I’m spinning in my head, can’t believe nothing”
“I’m digging to the bottom til’ I feel something”
“If you’re gonna buy a lie, then you got nothing”
“Better wave the white flag, there’s a storm comin”
“This is for the dreams, the believers”
“Put a noose around the neck of the deceiver”
“This is for the dreamers, the believers”
“And we’re never gonna stop til’ we’re dead”
“ON TOP OF THE WORLD”
“WE’RE NEVER COMING DOWN”
“WE’RE TALLER THAN GIANTS”
“ON TOP OF THE WORLD”
“THEY WANNA TAKE US DOWN”
“WE’RE TALLER THAN GIANTS”
(The camera cuts to Heavens Arena as various types and colors of pyro explode on the arena stage and down the ramp and the lights flash on every row in the audience area. The area around the ring is also filled with booming fireworks ending with one colorful extravagant explosion around the titantron. The sounds of the hyped up cheering fans are heard while “On Top of the World” is still playing in the background)
.Felix Mosby: HELLO AND WELCOME LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES! WELCOME TO ANOTHER AMAZING, EXCITING, BREATHTAKING CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF WRESTLEWORLD! We are live at the Heaven’s Arena at Neutral Territories here at home! Here at Wrestleworld! My name is Felix Mosby and this is my partner Robbie V, and we are at the Sky Booth ready to roll with tonight’s event!
Robbie V: I know that you can feel it, Felix! You can feel the intensity! You can feel the electricity! Because just last Chapter, the very first of Book 2, we have crowned a new, first-time-ever, two-time Shogun Champion in Arata Asakura, and he is scheduled to face Animus in the main event tonight! Not only that, but we also have seen the legendary return of Kevin Devastation, who is now going after Maverick after what the guy has done to Wraith back at Dreamworld, taking back his family’s property so we will see how Maverick responds to that soon enough. We also have witnessed Nas and Montoya in a terrific contest but it looks like Ozymandias wants a piece of the Saint of the South, and I don’t think Colt is backing down from it as he gives his own answers to the European Champion tonight!
Felix Mosby: And last week, Drake and Jones have also expressed that they have every intention of proving that a real tag team could beat the Bear and Jag connection, looks like they will be challenging to take back the Campeonatos de Parejas back to Architect property at By the Sword, while we determine a fitting number one contender between The Wild Cards and Sweet Melody on the same event! But tonight… Oh tonight Nobi and April Song will settle their differences from last chapter as they face each other one-on-one! This Chapter will be action-packed, you better believe it!
Robbie V: Woah, hold on--What’s going on now?
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Jacob Senn and Reginald Dampshaw III are shown storming the ring with chairs in hand as well as microphones)
Robbie V: First a fire and now this?
Jacob Senn: We are both here tonight not because we WANT to be on the same side in any way, shape, or form, but because we HAVE to be on the same side!
RD3: I loathe even sharing the ring with Jacob Senn, but that simply shows just how truly bad things have gotten. Because no matter who it is I’ve defeated! Dominated! Destroyed! No matter who it is, there has been one constant… And that is that Jaydayne Pendragon has been perpetually in my way, blocking every ounce of progress I make towards bringing down Arata Asakura and taking the Shogun Championship!
Jacob Senn: And I don’t think any of you people here tonight or anyone in the back could even attempt to comprehend how it was just of Pendragon to FORCE me to put MY Shogun Championship on the line for a second show in a row! I’m not the one who allowed Raoul or Animus or whatever the hell he calls himself to show up and intervene in our match at Dreamworld! I competed fair and square! I won fair and square! I am the rightful, undisputed Shogun Champion of Wrestleworld!
RD3: I don’t care what it is. I don’t care if I have to face Arata without the Championship on the line or with the Championship on the line! I don’t give a damn if I have to go through you, Jaydayne! I will rip you apart if that’s what you want so badly for me to do for you to get the hell out of my way and STAY the hell out of my way!
Jacob Senn: And unlike him, my demands are pretty damn clear! Put me in a match with Arata for my Shogun Championship and I will take it back! And we are not leaving this Goddamn ring until our demands or just my demands are met!
(Senn and Dampshaw unfolds the chairs in their hands and sit down in the ring as the crowd boos)
Felix Mosby: It seems as though Senn and Dampshaw are actively protesting the show before it’s even truly begun!
Robbie V: Protesting? Jaywalker might be in trouble, I don’t think he has any rubber bullets or tear gas on hand!
RD3: I’ve waited this long to get what I deserve, Pendragon! I can wait as long as it takes for you to come out here and face me like a man! I’ve jumped through hoop after hoop with you, but no more! I’m not going to play by your rules! I’m going to play by the rules that brought me here! The rules that got me signed to this company and got me a Championship shot immediately! You’ve been in my way ever since then and I--
(The crowd cheers as a visibly upset Jaydayne Pendragon steps out through the LED doors with a microphone in hand)
Jacob Senn: Well look who decided to show up! Took you long enough! So go ahead and tell us what the verdict is, Jaydayne! Are you mad? Are you a little ticked off that we’re ruining the show on the way to your precious By The Sword? You probably don’t want either one of us anywhere near the Shogun Championship! You probably would have your golden boy, Arata, just sit on his ass and do nothing but watch on the sidelines without having to put the Championship on the line if you could!
RD3: Make a decision, Pendragon. What’ll it be, coward? Suspension? Fired?
(Jaydayne Pendragon stares down with both men for several moments before finally speaking)
Jaydayne Pendragon: … You will not be suspended, nor will you be fired. In fact, in a way, you both have valid points.
(Senn and Dampshaw look at one another, slightly surprised)
Jaydayne Pendragon: The fact that everything that has gone down has brought together the two of you here tonight shows that something needs to be done. How long has it been now? How long have you two been in this? I understand what it is you’re looking for. You want to finish it. You want to end it. Well, that’s exactly what I want as well. The thing is, you’ve never played by my rules. In fact, they’re not MY rules. They’re the rules of Puroresu. They’re the rules of Strong Style. Rules that you’ve evaded and soiled time and time again. The Shogun Championship you both have fought for is something that deserves prestige and honor. Believe it or not, I’ve tried to embed that into your minds and make you a better fit for the Championship. However, it’s clear to me now that there is nothing I could do to teach you those lessons. You both are who you are, and it is what it is.
(Jaydayne looks around; visibly disappointed)
Jaydayne Pendragon: As we head towards a crucial show in By The Sword, it has become clear to me that a decision needs to be made. Things have boiled over for long enough. So what I ask of you is that you stick around, and you do not intervene in tonight’s main event. And when it has ended, I will make my decision known. My final decision to end all of this. Until then, I ask you to leave the ring and allow the show to go on.
(Jaydayne Pendragon takes his leave as Dampshaw and Senn look on from the ring)
Felix Mosby: It seems as though Pendragon truly has heard both of these men out and intends to make a decision tonight in some sort of capacity! I can’t wait to see what he has in store!
Robbie V: Well one thing’s for sure, he better hope he makes the RIGHT decision, or else who knows what these two might do…
(The camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Chapter 20 returns from commercial)
(“Welcome Home” by Coheed & Cambria begins to play in the speakers as Nobi makes his way out through the LED Doors with Reno Dumont walking behind him the two raise their fists in the air as they are greeted with loud cheers from the fans before they make their way to the ring)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!! Introducing, first, accompanied to the ring by Reno Dumont... From Hollywood, California… Weighing in at 251 lbs… He is “The White Knight”... NOOBBBIII!!!
Felix Mosby: And what a way to kick things off this chapter! The boys are back in town! Reno Dumont and Nobi are both ecstatic with a Championship opportunity for The Wild Cards that they’ll be getting and this singles match could very well serve as a preview for that!
Robbie V: Well I hope this guy doesn’t go all violent tonight, it seems like Nobi hasn’t gotten along with people since coming to Wrestleworld. When enemies disappear, he makes new ones. Sickening!
(Nobi gets in the ring with Reno Dumont, “Insane” by Centaur hits in the arena as a happy-looking April Song and her partner Hana Nakajima both come out through the LED doors as they hype up the fans who cheer even louder than before. They start to walk down the ramp.)
Announcer: And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Hana Nakajima… Weighing in at 120 lbs… She is… “The Beautiful Bout Machine”... APRIILLL SONNGGG!!!
Felix Mosby: And nothing brightens our day more than April Song and Hana Nakajima together again! And just like Nobi, this is also her first singles match in a while and I’m sure that she is very excited to face Nobi here!
Robbie V: I don’t know what you mean, Felix. From where I was standing, these two aren’t really the best of friends recently in the World’s Finest and their little meeting with Drake & Jones made sure that they had a reason to want to face each other. No matter how long you’ve been in a team, a Championship opportunity will almost always screw it up, and I think April needs to be careful how she approaches this now.
(Hana Nakajima holds the ropes for April Song and she enters. Reno Dumont makes his exit to the ring, and to the opposite side of Hana. April and Nobi circle in the ring before the referee calls for the bell)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: This contest is underway as these two World’s Finest comrades will be officially taking one another on here! Allies they may be, but right now they know it’s all business as they both hope to be the one to capture momentum heading towards a big Number 1 Contender’s Match at By The Sword! Both competitors circling the ring - I’m not sure if we’ve ever seen these two up against each other, but there’s a first time for everything as they finally lock up with a collar and elbow tie up! Both competitors jockeying for control… It’s Nobi who overpowers April as he sends her hard to the canvas and rolling up on a knee!
Robbie V: Just look at the expression on Nobi’s face! You wouldn’t be able to tell that he’s facing a friend of his going by that look! He’s not here to play nice! But I think April is someone who understands that perfectly well as she looks up and nods… April rises back up on her feet and goes in for a more aggressive collar and elbow tie up this time! She immediately breaks through it and goes under the arm of Nobi to catch him from behind with a waist lock! Nobi plants his feet to prevent a potential German Suplex! He throws an elbow back and catches the jaw of April with it! Standing switch by Nobi!
Felix Mosby: April returns the favor as she throws an elbow of her own back into the jaw of Nobi! Another elbow connects before April breaks from his grasp and rushes into the ropes!
Robbie V: No--April gets pulled back by her tights as Nobi brings her right back! Deadlifting her up!! And a vicious German Suplex connects to perfection as April is dropped right on her damn neck! Nobi showing no regard for her safety as he just plants her with that! That’s what I like to see, Felix! That’s killer instinct!
Felix Mosby: April might have taken some serious damage from that suplex as she rolls to the outside, visibly in pain as Hana rushes over to her to check on her senpai! Reno looks visibly concerned for April’s wellbeing as well as he goes over to check on his World’s Finest colleague..
Robbie V: Oh! Nobi comes rushing in out of nowhere to nail April with a big Baseball Slide as she’s dropped down to the floor on the outside! Now that’s more like it, Nobi! Reno almost looks confused by that and Hana isn’t happy whatsoever, but they better get over it! This is a match! You’re trying to win no matter who you’re up against, no matter if your opponent is hurt or not! Nobi is keeping his eye on the ball! He’s still not finished either! He ignores Hana’s plea to back off and let her check on April! Nobi backs up and starts pulling himself up to the second rope while keeping his eyes locked on a damaged April… April doing all she can to get back up to her feet on the outside… NOBI LEAPS!
Felix Mosby: AND HE COMES CRASHING DOWN ONTO APRIL WITH A VICIOUS DIVING LEG DROP BULLDOG ON THE OUTSIDE!!! The head of April just driven mercilessly into the floor! She could be injured! Be it her neck or a concussion! That was brutal! I gotta say, I’m shocked at the determination and mercilessness of Nobi in this contest! He’s not pulling any punches whatsoever regardless of facing a World’s Finest teammate! He doesn’t seem to give a damn as he drags April up! Hana is furious as she’s telling Nobi to let her check on a seemingly unresponsive April Song! Nobi ignores her as he sends April rolling back into the ring! Nobi slides in and immediately hooks the inside leg for the cover!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!!!!.....
Robbie V: And it’s not enough to put April away as she kicks out! She got a shoulder up as Nobi looks more annoyed than anything! You gotta know it’ll take more than that to put this woman away! We’ve seen the wars she’s gone through with Stephanie and Claudia! We know how far she’s gotta be taken past her limits, but I think that’s exactly what Nobi intends to do right here and now as he grabs April by a handful of hair and starts dragging her back up… He’s got her back up on her feet and just pulls her in for a big European Uppercut!! A second European Uppercut rocks April before driving her hard shoulder-first straight into the nearby ringpost!
Felix Mosby: April has to be in such a great deal of pain right now after the beating she’s taken! I can’t imagine she ever expected this out of Nobi tonight! He hasn’t been the man we’ve known him to be! Maybe it could be something he’s been harboring since their tag match last Chapter, but whatever the case, he’s competing like a man possessed! April pulls herself out as Nobi comes charging! Big clothesline connects to April in the corner! Nobi pulls her out of the corner as she stumbles to one knee while Nobi pulls himself up to the second rope! April back up… NOBI LEAPS FOR A TORNADO DDT!!
Robbie V: No--April stops the momentum as she backs them both up near the ropes! MODIFIED NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX DUMPS NOBI OVER THE ROPES AND CRASHING TO THE OUTSIDE! That one looked like it hurt! Nobi hit hard as Reno rushes over to check on his Wild Cards teammate! Hana is having none of it as she doesn’t check on the fallen Nobi as well, perhaps still angry at his aggression towards April! Nobi may have hit his head on the drop, but look at April now! April isn’t holding back and letting her opponent recuperate either as she starts climbing the corner! She’s going up to the high rent district as Reno takes notice and tries to tell her to hold off! April isn’t having any of it! She’s up! RENO MOVES AS APRIL LEAPS OFF THE TOP FOR A BIG MOONSAULT AS NOBI GETS UP ON HIS FEET!!!
Felix Mosby: BEAUTIFUL MOONSAULT COMES CRASHING DOWN ONTO NOBI ON THE FLOOR!!! April looked like she may have been hurt earlier, but she’s fighting back and fighting back hard! She’s not holding anything back just like Nobi! She’s more than prepared to go blow for blow with this man as she starts dragging him up! Reno wants to check on his damaged partner, but it’s not gonna happen! He has no choice but to back off as April pulls Nobi up on his feet and nails him with a European Uppercut!! Nobi is sent backpedaling into the apron! April charges in and connects with a second big European Uppercut to get her receipt for the ones Nobi nailed her with earlier!! She’s on a redemption tour right now as she sends Nobi rolling back into the ring!
Robbie V: She may be getting her payback, but you can see her still visibly favoring her neck after the damage she took! She’s not 100% regardless of being in control! It could come back to bite her as Nobi is struggling to get back up on his feet while April slides back in and gets back up… She charges straight for Nobi!!
Felix Mosby: Nobi catches her with a Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker!!!
Robbie V: NO--APRIL COUNTERS IT INTO A FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! A VICIOUS FUJIWARA ARMBAR TAKES NOBI DOWN TO THE CANVAS AS APRIL IMMEDIATELY STARTS PULLING BACK AT THAT RIGHT ARM!! APRIL WITH A FIERCE DETERMINATION IN HER EYES TO SEND A MESSAGE TO EVERY TAG TEAM IN WRESTLEWORLD RIGHT NOW, ESPECIALLY THE WILD CARDS! WORLD’S FINEST OR NOT, THIS WOMAN IS WILLING TO SNAP THE ARM OF ANYONE WHO GETS IN HER AND HANA’S WAY!! HANA LOOKS CONCERNED SHE MIGHT DO JUST THAT IF THIS KEEPS UP! APRIL IS PULLING BACK FURTHER AND FURTHER WITH NO REGARD OF THE DAMAGE SHE MIGHT DO TO NOBI!! NOBI IS CLAWING HIS WAY CLOSER TO THE ROPES! RENO IS HOLDING OUT HOPE FOR HIS PARTNER TO MAKE IT!! NOBI REACHES… AND GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE!!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Felix Mosby: April has no choice but to break the submission! Nothing else she can do there but risk disqualification! But you can see it in her eyes! She wants more! She may have let go of the hold, but she looks like a predator on the prowl! Nobi is wounded prey ripe for the picking as he’s still clutching the ropes while looking to get back up… April rushes in and nails that right arm of Nobi with a shoot kick!! Nobi clutches his arm in pain as April pulls him up the rest of the way and connects with a European Uppercut! She pulls a dazed Nobi in!! LEAPING ON HIM WITH A KIMURA LOCK!!
Robbie V: Nobi thinks quickly as he turns himself around and drives April into the nearby corner!! She’s still holding on to the Kimura Lock!! Nobi drives April into the corner again! And again! And a third time as the lock is finally broken! Nobi with a Shoulder Thrust into a cornered April!! Another Shoulder Thrust! Another! Another! AND ANOTHER INTO THE GUT OF APRIL SONG!! Nobi backs off finally as April is hurt! She stumbles out of the corner, grabbing onto the ropes to keep her on her feet… NOBI CHARGES!
Felix Mosby: April pulls the top rope down as Nobi glides over it and crashes to the outside!! April had it scouted! Nobi might have expended his last ounce of energy on that as April looks to take advantage of the situation and perhaps put herself in a position to end this! She makes her way over to the nearby corner and starts climbing! Reno once again trying to check on Nobi on the outside, but it’s not gonna stop April from what she’s about to do! Nobi is forcing himself back up to his feet with all he’s got! April is perched on the top, high above! Nobi turns around… AS APRIL LEAPS WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY!!!
Robbie V: AND IT CONNECTS--
Felix Mosby: NO--IT DOESN’T AS NOBI ROLLS BACKWARDS UP ON HIS FEET WITH APRIL CAUGHT IN HIS GRASP!! HE USES THE MOMENTUM AGAINST APRIL AS HE’S TRAPPED HER! HE LIFTS HER UP ON HIS SHOULDERS!! ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!!!!! IT CONNECTS HARD ON THE FLOOR!!!! NOBI GOT HER WITH IT!! April could be out! Hana is appalled at the sight of him hitting her with such a move on the unforgiving floor, but it’s all about simply winning a match by any means necessary and these two competitors have been doing everything they can to win since it began!! Nobi has it finished as he drags a lifeless April up.. And sends her rolling back into the ring! NOBI SLIDES IN AND HOOKS A LEG FOR THE COVER!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!......... TWO!!!!!!!!!............. THREE!!!!!
Robbie V: No! Foot on the rope! The Referee thought that was it, but he sees April’s foot on the bottom rope at the last moment! Nobi can’t believe it! He thought he had it there! He’s looking more and more flustered as he drags April up by her hair again! Shaking his head with a look of pure determination! Do what you gotta do, Nobi! End her! Show you’re not screwing around!
Felix Mosby: I fear that’s exactly what his mindset is! HE LIFTS APRIL BACK UP ON HIS SHOULDERS! April manages to escape this time off the back of Nobi! Nobi quickly turns around and eats a European Uppercut!! He swings! April blocks it! APRIL WITH AN AIR CUTTER!!!
Robbie V: Nobi forces her off and sends her into the ropes! April coming back off the ropes! NOBI DROPS HER WITH A DROP TOE HOLD!! HE’S GOT HER FOOT!! HE’S GOT HER AS HE LOOKS FOR THE STF!! SHE’S FIGHTING IT! APRIL REFUSES TO LET IT HAPPEN AS SHE STRUGGLES ENOUGH TO GET ON HER BACK! NOBI CHANGES STRATEGIES AND TURNS IT INTO A SLINGSHOT AS APRIL IS LAUNCHED FACE-FIRST INTO THE NEARBY TOP TURNBUCKLE!!
Felix Mosby: April is hurt as she stumbles out of the corner while Nobi is back up on his feet! HE GRABS HER AND IMMEDIATELY SETS HER UP!! HAMMERLOCK!! HE TWISTS IT INTO A SHORT-RANGE LARIAT FOR THE RED NEEDLE!!!!!!
Robbie V: APRIL DUCKS IT!! NOBI TURNS AROUND AS APRIL NAILS HIM WITH A KICK TO THE GUT BEFORE PULLING HIM IN!! SWAN SONG!!!!!! SMALL PACKAGE DRIVER CONNECTS AS SHE KEEPS THE SMALL PACKAGE IN!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!!!!!........ THREE!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Insane” by Centaur plays all throughout Heavens Arena as Nobi kicks out slightly late while Hana and Reno rush into the ring to check on their respective partners)
Announcer: THE WINNER OF THIS CONTEST BY PINFALL…. APRIL SOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGG!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: What a win! What a back and forth contest that one turned out to be! Nobody can say these two held anything back regardless of being friends or allies or whatever you’d like to call them! World’s Finest didn’t matter once the bell rang! It was all about beating your opponent and they did everything they could to make that happen!
Robbie V: Congrats to April and all, but the star of the show for me was Nobi and how relentless he was from the moment this all began! He could have easily won this contest if things had gone a bit better and if he hadn’t made some crucial errors! April got away with this by the skin of her teeth!
(April is helped up by Hana; still favoring her neck as Nobi starts getting back up to his feet as well while Reno talks to him)
Felix Mosby: And to think that was just a mere sample of what’s to come! The Wild Cards have never taken on Sweet Melody before, but if this match is anything to go by, I absolutely cannot wait to see it come to fruition at By The Sword! One of these teams will be walking out of there with a shot at the Campeonatos de Parejas!
(Hana talks April into extending a hand to Nobi as Nobi looks hesitant)
Felix Mosby: And look at this! A great showing of respect from April to her World’s Finest comrade in Nobi after a hard fought bout! That’s what I like to see!
(Nobi looks at the hand of April for several moments before simply looking the other way and exiting the ring while a confused Reno looks on)
Robbie V: Woah there! Perhaps some trouble in paradise after all! Nobi shockingly opts to not shake April’s hand! And I don’t think it’s because of social distancing!
Felix Mosby: We’ve certainly seen a different side of Nobi tonight! That was unexpected! But perhaps an omen of what’s to come at By The Sword! Nonetheless, congratulations to April Song!
(A visibly annoyed April Song looks on while a concerned Hana watches along with Reno as Nobi doesn’t look back while leaving as the camera fades elsewhere)
(The camera transitions backstage to Joy in a black dress with a microphone in hand and an emotionless expression on her face)
Joy: Tonight a show has happened. Things have happened that are dramatic, and more is surely still to come. Here with me now is a person who dramatically has a Championship opportunity of her choosing. Welcome Emmanuelle.
(The camera pans to the left to Emmanuelle in street clothes with a smirk on her face)
Joy: Emmanuelle. You have a Championship opportunity of your choosing. Who do you choose?
Emmanuelle: Woah, woah, calm down. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, shall we? Jaywalker gave me until By The Sword to make a decision, so right now what I’m doing is what any proper athlete should do… I’m scouting.
Joy: Who are you scouting?
Emmanuelle: Anyone that carries a piece of gold, of course. Last week, I watched very closely as Arata Asakura recaptured the Shogun Championship. I watched that match and that moment and just imagined what it would be like to be the one to take that joy all away from Arata after all the pain and suffering he’s gone through to get it back. I mean, does anyone really want some sob story family man to be representing this company as its Shogun Champion? Wrestleworld needs someone that simply represents Puroresu. I know a thing or two about that.
Joy: So you are choosing the Shogun Championship?
(Emmanuelle shrugs)
Emmanuelle: Maybe. But then again, maybe not. Tonight two undeserving fools in Jay Jones and Drago Santiago are going to fight it out and keep pretending they deserve a shot at the American Dream Championship. What did they do to earn that? Agree to a match? They were handed it on a silver platter. The only person that’s earned a shot around here is me. So you know what? I think I’m gonna be watching that match closely. In particular, I’ll be looking forward to Matsuda on commentary and just imagine how sweet it would be to take that Dreamworld dream come true and turn it into a nightmare for her.
(Emmanuelle smirks before walking off as Joy looks on before the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts backstage to Jaywalker looking worried as Chapter 20 returns from commercial)
Jaywalker: There you are. Look--
(The camera pans to the right to reveal Ares Vendetta in all black with a smile on his face)
Jaywalker: I don’t know what happened tonight, but apparently there was some sort of fire that could have been a lot worse. It didn’t do much damage, but it torched the entire set that was built for your segment tonight. Do you still want to do it?
Ares Vendetta: Of course, why wouldn’t I?
Jaywalker: Losing that stuff isn’t gonna ruin it?
(Ares chuckles)
Ares Vendetta: Jay, don’t you understand? Tonight isn’t about materialistic things like some set to stand on. Tonight I intend to show what a holy man I am. Tonight I give the world my gospel. Tonight, we say a prayer unlike any other. You don’t need some set to pray. Prayer comes from the heart, after all.
(Ares smirks before walking off as Jaywalker looks on)
???: I was told to come see you.
(Jaywalker turns to face Maverick)
Jaywalker: As if I didn’t already have enough to deal with tonight. What the hell do you think you’re doing with this “funeral”?
Maverick: Whatever do you mean? Our dear Wraith has fallen and I wanted to give him a proper sendoff, that’s all.
Jaywalker: Don’t be a smartass, Maverick. These are games I invented, let alone played. It’s pretty clear what you intend to do, especially after inviting Kevin to show up here tonight for it.
(Maverick puts his hands up to show he’s done nothing wrong)
Maverick: Hey, my intentions are innocent. In fact, how about we make a deal? How about this. I won’t lay a finger on Kevin. I won’t put my hands on him if he shows up. I just do what I’m doing and everyone can go on their merry way. Sound good?
(Jaywalker gets closer to Maverick with an unamused look)
Jaywalker: Do your little funeral, but don’t think I won’t be watching.
Maverick: I hope you do, actually. It’s gonna be beautiful.
(Maverick walks off as Jaywalker looks on before the camera cuts back to the ring)
(As the slow, creeping sounds of “In Maidjan” by Heilung start to play the lights around the entrance dim down to bare visibility. The drums of the song beat, as small glimpses of a rainstorm can be seen on screen. The stage itself begins to billow out a thick fog, a cold mist curling its way along the platform and down the ramp. Quickly, the stage itself is engulfed in the fog, as much of the ramp is also. A small light shines its weak glow from the entrance, shining against the figure of a man. His silhouette, huge in size against the soft light now moves as he does, down the ramp and through the curtain of mist. He emerges towards the end of the ramp, his form now fully visible… Ozymandias.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!! Introducing, first, from Reine, Norway… Weighing in at 260 lbs… He is the reigning Wrestleworld European Champion… “The Butcher of Reine”... OZYMANDIASSSS!!!
Robbie V: The butcher has chosen, and he has chosen well. He seeks for a new challenger after his victory against Havoc just about a month ago at Dreamworld, and he has chosen to sacrifice Colt Montoya next. But right now, Colt Montoya is the least of his worries and he will be facing a veteran wrestler Nas who has held various Championships and knows exactly how to deal with a guy like Ozymandias.
(Ozymandias pauses before the ring, staring into the squared-cage before slowly removing his jacket and placing it under the apron. He stands upright, cracks his neck in both directions then power-squats onto the apron, before entering through the ropes.)
(“Back in the Saddle" by Aerosmith hits as the arena goes dark except for a few bright lights swirling around throughout the arena. Eventually all the lights beam on to one location where Nas is seen on his knees looking down at the ground. Nasir points to his shirt as throws up the Too Sweet. Afterwards Nas screams out "IT'S CONQUERING TIME!" then march down to the ring. Throughout his walk down the ramp Nas would raise his arms high in the air and tag fans hands.)
Announcer: And making his way to the ring, from Newark, New Jersey… Weighing in at 222 lbs… He is “The Best Wrestler Alive”... NASSSSS!!!
Felix Mosby: That’s great and all Robbie, but look at this! Everyone’s just hyped up to watch Nas in action once again as they are chanting along Nas’ motto! I do agree with what you said though, Nas is a guy with years and years of history behind him and he knows how to put down big guys like Ozy. But you can’t deny that something’s just different about Ozymandias compared to the others, and the way he dominated both the Carnival Carnage and Dreamworld opened everyone’s eyes to it! I hope Nas knows what he’s in for!
(Once hitting the ring, Nas would climb up the nearest turnbuckle and raise his arms up with the Too Sweets out, yelling “BEST! WRESTLER! ALIVE!” In unison with the crowd. Afterwards Nasir would hop into the ring and sit in one of the far corners from the stage, staring holes into either his opponent in the ring, or the stage where his opponent will be coming from as the fans shouts, “REVERE HIM! PRAISE HIM!”)
(The chants die down and the smokes in the arena settle as the two prepare to fight each other. The referee gets between them in the ring and calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: AND OZYMANDIAS PROMPTLY NAILS NAS WITH A VICIOUS LARIAT!! Nas rolls to the outside in pain as the Referee follows behind to check on him! I don’t think he was ready for how much power Ozymandias just put into that! Nas looks like he’s almost struggling to breath after that! The Referee is trying to see if he’s alright to keep going as Nas nods, but still needs a moment to pull himself back together…
Robbie V: BUT HE’S NOT GONNA GET THAT AS OZYMANDIAS COMES OUT OF NOWHERE FROM BEHIND AND PUMMELS HIM!! Nas could be hurt, but Ozymandias doesn’t give a damn! He came here tonight to send a message to Colt Montoya! He clearly wants a piece of him, and he wants to punish Nas for trying to get in his way last Chapter! Nas is fighting back, but Ozymandias is just overwhelming him! OZYMANDIAS SENDS NAS FLYING HARD INTO THE BARRICADE!! Now just stomping away into Nas! The Referee has to tell Ozymandias to back off!
Felix Mosby: Nas could definitely be injured by this point! He needs some sort of saving grace here! The Ref is once more checking on him, but once more Nas tells him he can keep going! OZYMANDIAS GRABS NAS AGAIN AND JUST FLINGS HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS!! He’s absolutely punishing this man! Doing everything he can to hurt him as he drags Nas up… LIFTING HIM UP AND DRIVING HIM SPINE-FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! ANOTHER SHOT INTO THE RINGPOST!! Nas is cringing in pain as Ozymandias pulls away from the ring… LIFTING HIM UP!!! DON’T DO IT!
Robbie V: THE CALL!!!!!! OZYMANDIAS JUST LAUNCHED NAS DAMN NEAR RIGHT ON HIS NECK WITH A SADISTIC CRUCIFIX RELEASE POWERBOMB RIGHT ONTO THE FLOOR!!!! NAS COULD BE OUT! HE HAS TO BE! NO WAY HE’S STILL CONSCIOUS AFTER THAT!! THAT WAS BRUTAL!
Felix Mosby: The Ref is ready to call for this to end, but Nas shows signs of life as he grabs the pants leg of the Official! He looks out of it, but he’s shaking his head “no”! I can’t believe it! He’s gotta be concussed after that! He has to be! Ozymandias drags Nas up and sends him rolling back into the ring! Nas can’t even pull himself up on his own! Ozymandias is back in and has to pull him up… Nas with a strike to Ozymandias! I can’t believe he can even do that much after the assault he’s taken! Another shot to Ozymandias as Ozymandias does nothing but absorb it! Another shot! Another! Another! OZYMANDIAS PULLS A BATTERED NAS IN!! LIFTING HIM UP!!! HE’S GOT HIM!! SINKING FAITH!!!!!!! JACKHAMMER SUPLEX EMPHATICALLY CONNECTS AS OZYMANDIAS COVERS NAS!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!......... TWO!!!!!!!!!......... THREE!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Ozymandias’ theme plays all throughout Heavens Arena as he is handed his European Championship)
Announcer: THE WINNER OF THIS CONTEST BY PINFALL…. OZYMAAAAANNNNNNDDDDIIIIAAAASSSS!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: Wow! Talk about dominance! That was brutal! He took that way, way too far, but a win is a win, I suppose!
Robbie V: There is no “too far”, Felix! Nas refused to let the Ref call for the bell! He got what was coming to him! I can’t even imagine how much power Ozymandias put into each of those hits, because it looked like Nas got the wind knocked out of him almost immediately!
Felix Mosby: I hope to never find out! Nas took Colt Montoya to the limit last Chapter, but Ozymandias just overwhelmed him right from the start and never let up in the slightest! He--
Robbie V: HOLD ON--COLT MONTOYA RUSHES INTO THE RING FROM BEHIND AS HE IMMEDIATELY PUMMELS OZYMANDIAS WITH A SERIES OF SHOTS!! HE’S GOT HIM!! SUNDOWN!!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: A HUGE DEADLIFT SAMBO SUPLEX CONNECTS ON THE HUGE OZYMANDIAS!!!! WOW! WHAT A DISPLAY OF STRENGTH FROM COLT MONTOYA AS THE EUROPEAN CHAMPION DROPS TO THE OUTSIDE!!
(Kimberly Chase appears as she smirks and enters the ring with a microphone as a determined Colt Montoya stares down with Ozymandias)
Kimberly Chase: We truly appreciate your offer that you proposed last week, Ozymandias, and after a lot of discussion, Colt has decided… YOU’RE ON! Any time! Any place! Put that European Championship on the line and you’ll settle what business you believe you have with him!
(Ozymandias looks on as he clutches the European Championship)
Felix Mosby: Colt Montoya with no fear whatsoever! He isn’t backing down from the challenge! He wants Ozymandias in the ring! He wants the European Championship! And he isn’t hesitant to make it known! If Ozymandias wanted a response, I think he just got one! Loud and clear!
(Colt Montoya stares down with Ozymandias as the camera fades elsewhere)
(The camera cuts backstage to Nobi getting dressed back into street clothes in the locker room)
Reno Dumont: Nobi! Nobi!
(Reno rushes up to Nobi, who continues to get dressed without looking concerned)
Reno Dumont: What the hell was all that out there tonight?
Nobi: I don’t know what you mean.
Reno Dumont: You know exactly what I mean. You were competing like you were trying to hurt April, not just win a match. And then not even wanting to shake her hand when she offered it? What’s up with that?
Nobi: I didn’t think any of that was a big deal. She’s my opponent, so I treated her like an opponent. And as for the handshake… Until the match is over at By The Sword, they’re not just friends in World’s Finest. They’re our opponents. They’re our rivals. I’m not gonna play nice with people I intend to beat. You want to beat them too, don’t you?
Reno Dumont: … Well, yeah, but--
Nobi: Then that’s all there is to it. After we beat them at By The Sword, I’ll shake their hands as much as they want.
(Nobi finishes getting dressed and grabs his bags as he starts to leave, only to be stopped by Reno)
Reno Dumont: … You good?
Nobi: I’m great. I’m feeling better than I ever have. Hope you are too when By The Sword comes around.
(Nobi walks out of the locker room as Reno looks on before the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Chapter 20 returns from commercial)
("I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)" by The Dead Weather starts to play in the arena as Cynthia Rose walks through the LED doors to greet the cheering fans in the audience, with Percy following closeby. She makes her way down the ring, waving and smiling for the fans ringside.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Announcer: The following is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Percy… She weighs in at 110 lbs… She is the “World’s Sweetest Wrestler”... CYNTHIAAA ROOSSEEEEE!!
Felix Mosby: D’aww look at her! She’s adorable! Cynthia Rose is one of the newest talents in Wrestleworld right now and she didn’t waste her time making sure it’s known! She actually won a match in her debut against Kira Izumi who now stands as her partner! I know that they might have a hard time co-existing because of the way their match went last time, but can you say “No” to that face?
(“Pledge” by Dir En Grey begins to play as Kira Izumi comes out through the LED doors with a focused look on his face. He walks down the ramp ignoring the mixed reaction of the fans.)
Announcer: And her partner, making her way to the ring… From Shinhidaka, Hokkaido, Japan… Weighing in at 200 lbs… He is "The King of Hokkaido"... KIRAAAA IZUUUUMMIIII!!!
Robbie V: I know that Cynthia wants to do everything she can to work as a team right now, but Kira Izumi doesn’t seem to care for her one way or another. He has that cold look on his face that opposes what Cynthia Rose’s happy mood. I… I think he just wants this match over with! Part of what makes Wrestleworld unique is how clients adapt to any situation in any division, looks like we’ll be testing these two soon as they face the best of the Parejas division.
(“A Warrior's Call” by Volbeat fills the PA system. Teddy Mac and Jungle Jaguar both rush out with a head of steam. After amping each other up, they head to the ring.)
Announcer: And their opponents… Weighing in a combined weight of 542 lbs… They are the reigning Wrestleworld Campeonatos de Parejas… The team of Jungle Jaguar and Teddy Mac… THE BEAR!! AND!! JAG!! CONNNECCTIONN!!!
Felix Mosby: Now this IS what tag team wrestling is all about -- you can tell from their movement how happy they are to be a tag team! And these guys are one of the reasons why the Hybrid Tag Team Championships in DOMINION is a thing. One day they were randomly picked to be teams, and now they stand with the gold, and this is also their first match as Champions so I know they’re very hyped up over facing their opponents!
(Teddy Mac and Jungle Jaguar both slide under the bottom ropes and to the ring as they both proudly raise their Campeonatos de Parejas belts before handing them to an official. The four now stand in the middle of the ring and the referee calls for the bell)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: This contest is officially underway as it looks like it’ll be Teddy Mac starting things off with Cynthia Rose! The two opponents looking to size one another up here… They go in for a collar and elbow tie up… No--Cynthia with an immediate side headlock takedown! Teddy promptly wraps his legs around the head of Cynthia as he looks to escape! Cynthia breaks the headlock and maneuvers her body around… There’s a handstand while still trapped between the legs of Teddy! Cynthia uses the momentum to yank herself free! Teddy quickly kips up as Cynthia rushes in! Teddy looking for a side headlock of his own this time! Cynthia slips out of it! Teddy turns around and swings, but Cynthia slips between the legs of her opponent and rushes into the nearby corner! Teddy charges after her! Cynthia dodges out of the way as Teddy nearly crashes into the corner! He turns himself around as Cynthia rushes up to him! MONKEY FLIP!
Robbie V: Teddy is sent crashing to the canvas with that as Cynthia looks to keep her momentum going! Percy shouting advice from her corner as Teddy is rising up… CYNTHIA CHARGES OUT OF THE CORNER! SUMMER SUNSET!!! A SHALLOW, LOW-IMPACT CODE RED ROLL-UP CATCHES TEDDY WITH THE SUDDEN COVER!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!
Felix Mosby: Teddy with a kickout at two as both competitors rush back up to their feet! They’re up as they stare down! Teddy with a smile! I don’t think he was expecting this much of a fight out of the young Cynthia! Jungle Jaguar wants in on this as Teddy backs up and tags his partner in! Jaguar leaps over the ropes and into the ring as he charges! Cynthia sidesteps out of the way and sends Jaguar into the ropes! Jaguar coming back with even more momentum now! She uses his momentum against him for a big Over-the-Shoulder Judo Toss!! Jaguar rushes back up to his feet, but Cynthia is waiting for him! She drops him with a double leg takedown! LOOKING FOR SPIN THE BOTTLE!!
Robbie V: Not a good idea! Jaguar is much too big for her as she can’t get him moving! Jaguar escapes out of it and kicks Cynthia away as she goes reeling into her corner!
Felix Mosby: Kira Izumi with the sudden tag! He wants in on this as he tells Cynthia to get out! Not so sure how anyone feels about that as Cynthia was doing quite well for herself there! Percy certainly isn’t pleased but not much that can be done as Kira is now the legal competitor here! He steps into the ring and charges at Jaguar! JAGUAR STOPS HIM DEAD IN HIS TRACKS WITH A POWERFUL JUMPING ENZUIGIRI! Kira might be regretting the decision to tag in this early right about now, but he could still pull something off!
Robbie V: Kira is struggling to get back up as Jaguar is back on the prowl, looking for something big here! Kira’s up! THRUST KICK CONNECTS!!! Kira drops down in pain as Jaguar pulls him right back up! He’s got him in a headlock as Jaguar navigates Kira back to his team’s corner and tags Teddy back in! Jaguar drops Kira with a double leg takedown! Teddy is in the ring and hits the ropes as Jaguar follows up with a slingshot! AND RIGHT INTO A RUNNING BIG BOOT FROM TEDDY MAC!!!
Felix Mosby: There’s a quick cover by Teddy on Kira!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: It’s broken up as Cynthia lunges in to push Teddy off!! Cynthia forces her way back in this! Teddy is back up on his feet as he charges at her! Cynthia catches him with a deep arm drag for his troubles!! Teddy is back up as he charges again! And he’s once again caught with a deep arm drag! Jaguar leaps back into the ring and charges! Cynthia with a drop toe hold as Jaguar drops hard to the canvas! She gets back up as Teddy rushes at her! CYNTHIA CATCHES HIM UP ON HER SHOULDERS! AIRPLANE SPIN!! Around and around they go! Cynthia finally drops Teddy back on his feet as he’s dazed! She turns him around, looking for something big! CYNTHIA PUSHES TEDDY INTO THE NEARBY CORNER WITH A WAIST LOCK! ROLLING UP AND INTO A CHAOS THEORY SUPLEX FOR THE CYNTHIA--
Robbie V: NO--JAGUAR STOPS IT AS HE GRABS CYNTHIA AND SENDS HER FLYING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX OF HIS OWN!!! Cynthia hits hard on the canvas as she drops to the outside!! Kira is back on his feet as he charges at Jaguar and Teddy!! Simultaneous boots to the face from Teddy and Jaguar connect!! Kira is dazed! Jaguar hits the ropes as Teddy pulls Kira in for a snapmare! JAGUAR COMES IN WITH A VICIOUS SLIDING D TO THE FACE!! Jaguar and Mac are ready to try to end this as they both drag Kira up! He looks like he’s got nothing left in him by this point! Jaguar lifts Kira up into position while Teddy rushes over to the nearby corner! JAGUAR CONNECTS WITH ROAR!!!! TEDDY COMES FLYING IN WITH IT AIN’T GONNA BE PRETTY IMMEDIATELY AFTER!!!! HUGE COMBINATION CONNECTS AS TEDDY HOOKS THE LEGS OF KIRA!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!......... TWO!!!!!!!!!.........
Felix Mosby: CYNTHIA TRIES TO RUSH IN TO STOP IT, BUT SHE’S HELD BACK BY JAGUAR!
Referee: THREE!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“A Warrior’s Call” by Volbeat plays all throughout Heavens Arena as Teddy Mac and Jungle Jaguar celebrate in the ring)
Announcer: THE WINNERS OF THIS CONTEST BY PINFALL… THE BEAR AND JAG CONNECTION!!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: A dominant victory from the Campeonatos de Parejas! What a contest! Teddy and Jaguar may have won tonight, but what a performance by Cynthia Rose! She gave it her all, but in the end it just wasn’t enough!
Robbie V: No doubt about it, Felix, Cynthia has clearly a ton of potential, but it was a massive uphill battle trying to overcome a team like the Campeonatos de Parejas.
(A disappointed Cynthia Rose is consoled by Percy on the outside of the ring)
Felix Mosby: And what a message sent to Drake & Jones! They mocked Teddy and Jaguar last Chapter and claimed they weren’t a real tag team! Well what more do they have to do to prove it? If they have to defeat Drake & Jones at By The Sword, I think they’re very well up for that challenge!
(Drake Jaeger and Tiberius Jones are shown watching Teddy and Jaguar celebrate on a monitor backstage while speaking inaudible words to each other and looking unimpressed)
Felix Mosby: Nonetheless, a great effort from Cynthia Rose, but an all around dominant victory for Teddy and Jaguar as they keep their momentum going heading into By The Sword!
(Teddy and Jaguar continue to celebrate as the camera fades elsewhere)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Chapter 20 returns from commercial)
(“Unsainted” by Slipknot plays all throughout Heavens Arena as the lights go out except for a single spotlight that appears on a smiling Ares Vendetta - dressed in all black)
Felix Mosby: Well, set or no set, here he comes! Ares arrived here tonight looking to tell his so-called “gospel” to the world, and despite a setback of the set he intended to use catching on fire, it seems as though he still plans to go ahead with it!
(The spotlight follows Ares as he makes his way down the ramp)
Robbie V: Yeah, I never thought for a second that something like a set burning up was gonna impede someone like Ares. I know him better than anyone and I can tell you he--
Felix Mosby: SOMEONE JUST STRUCK ARES!!
(The lights return to normal as someone in street clothes with a hood covering their face attacks Ares)
Robbie V: I think someone just jumped the barricade - he’s beating the hell out of Ares!! He or she! Whoever the hell this is!
Felix Mosby: ARES HAS BEEN BUSTED OPEN AS THIS PERSON BEATS THE HELL OUT OF HIM ON THE RAMP! THEY DRAG ARES UP! SENDING HIM UP?! POP-UP EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!!! A VIOLENT UPPERCUT THAT NEARLY TAKES ARES HEAD OFF! I THINK IT’S CLEAR WHO THAT IS!
(Lannister removes his hood as he continues to viciously attack Ares while security rushes out to pull him away)
Robbie V: Lannister was suspended following Dreamworld, but it seems as though he’s sneaked his way back into Wrestleworld and made it clear he’s not finished with Ares!
Felix Mosby: Lannister with a brutal ambush on Ares! How on earth did he get here?!
Robbie V: I don’t know, but something tells me that fire burning up Ares’ set might not have been a coincidence after all…
Felix Mosby: I think you may be right! And it could have been a lot worse! This man is proving to be dangerous!
(Officials check on a bloodied Ares as Security forcefully drags Lannister away before the camera fades elsewhere)
(The camera cuts backstage to a hurt Nas with a Doctor backstage)
Doctor: I really think we should run more tests to make sure you didn’t suffer a concussion, Nas.
Nas: I said I’m fine… My body hurts, but there’s nothing serious. Just leave me alone.
(The Doctor sighs before walking off as Nas continues to favor his head)
???: Hey, man…
(A slightly confused Nas looks up as Percy walks in)
Percy: You alright? That was a helluva beating you took out there.
Nas: Don’t worry about me. Can I help you or something? Did you just come to check on me?
Percy: Nah, I came here because you seem the best option for Cynthia.
Nas: Huh?
Percy: Look, this girl I’ve been mentoring - she’s a firecracker. Loads of potential, but she’s new to the game and needs more guidance than just me. You’re a legend in the ring. A vet that knows this business inside and out. I was hoping you’d be up for maybe helping her out. Maybe teaming up a bit?
Nas: I see…
(Nas stands up; cringing in pain as he does)
Nas: Well, I’m not looking for a partner.
Percy: That’s a shame. Alright, man, I understand.
(Percy starts to walk away)
Nas: But I’ll face her.
(Percy stops and looks back)
Nas: I’ll take her on in a match if you think she’d learn something out of it. Think about it.
(Percy nods and walks off as Nas puts an icepack on his shoulder before the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Chapter 20 returns from commercial)
(The camera transitions back to an aerial view of the ring.)
(Sick riffs from the guitar in "Voices" by Motionless in White begins to blast from the arena's speakers, perfectly synced to the red blaring lighting replacing white. The light of the screen dies, and red lighting blasting across the stadium reveals Santiago standing at the stage entrance. Per rising, Drago 's stoic, scowling face looks over the crowd, the referee, and his opponent. He ignores hands reaching forward from the crowd for high fives, brushes past posters, and makes a beeline for the ring. Drago taps his arm a few times, slaps his forearm, then uses both hands to gesture him ripping something apart.)
Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!! Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 180 lbs… He is “The Star Destroyer”... DRAAAGO SANTIAAAGOOO!!!
Felix Mosby: Despite the events last Chapter, there is no dispute that Drago Santiago has a guaranteed shot at the American Dream Championship following his assistance to the Underworld at Dreamworld. He seems to look confident right now as he comes to the ring to face the man who was given the same opportunity. And ladies and gentlemen, joining us at the Sky Booth right now, the AMERICAN DREAM CHAMPION HERSELF… STEPHANIE MATSUDA!!
(The camera then pans to the Sky Booth where Stephanie Matsuda is shown with a headset on and carrying the American Dream Championship on her shoulder. She is sitting between Felix Mosby and Robbie V.)
Stephanie Matsuda: Hey, yeah. I’m happy to be here. Uh… I think your partner isn’t so happy about it though…
Robbie V: Hey, look you witch. I just don’t want to get attacked again by a lunatic like you. You are clearly unfit to hold the American Dream Championship, and it is my professional opinion as a former World Champion that you return that to Claudia Michaels immediately!
Stephanie Matsuda: Oh, get over it, Robbie. I come in peace. I don’t want any more problems with you. I don’t want more reasons for MY Architect to despise me.
(Robbie V visibly cringes over Stephanie’s words as the camera pans back to the ring with Drago Santiago leaning at the corner of the ring, anticipating his opponent)
(“Hello” by Pop Smoke ft. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie starts to blast in the arena as Jay Jones is shown coming through the LED doors wearing his silvery wrestling tights as he confidently looks ahead to the ring. He takes a sarcastic bow at the top of the ramp to even more boos as he moves on, imitating various fans who boo louder as he walks down the ramp. He slowly walks up the stairs and enters the ring, pausing to pose on each turnbuckle arrogantly.)
Announcer: And his opponent… Weighing in at 210 lbs… He is “Heartless” JAYYYY JONNESSSS!!!
Robbie V: You can try to question his methods, but at the end of the day, Jay Jones shows a lot of passion in what he tries to accomplish. He is not ashamed of aligning with the villains of the industry and the same way, he is not afraid to throw them under the bus when he’s gotten what he needed. Drago Santiago and Jay Jones have worked well as team mates but tonight is the very first time that we see the difference between the two in an actual match.
Stephanie Matsuda: And I’m sure that they’ll both do just fine against each other. It’s still a different story when they’re in the ring with me though. No offense, but, I don’t think either of them are ready.
Felix Mosby: Strong words from the War Queen. I guess we’re about to see if they change your mind, and I believe they just might.
(Jay Jones and Drago Santiago staredown in the middle of the ring before the referee has the bell ring to start the match)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: And here we go as Jay Jones immediately charges at Drago with a head of steam!
Robbie V: But Drago has it scouted with a deep armdrag! Jones quickly rushes back up to his feet as he charges again! He’s caught this time with a big side headlock takedown! He’s been grounded by Drago in this side headlock as he struggles! And Drago just trying to torture this man as he reaches over and starts almost damn near gouging his eyes out!! Jones forces his way out of the headlock as both competitors scramble to get up!
Stephanie Matsuda: I really admire how headstrong Jay Jones is, and it’s fascinating how sadistic Drago can be - I’d love to take on either of these two.
Felix Mosby: And you very well will with their guaranteed Title shots as they’re back up on their feet! Jones looks for a kick to the gut of Drago, but his leg is caught! Vicious Dragon Screw Legwhip just drives Jones hard into the canvas! Jones is looking to get back up out of that, but Drago goes on the attack before he can as Drago just immediately stomps right into the leg and ankle of Jones!! Another vicious stomp connects! Drago quickly grabs the leg and catches Jones with an Ankle Lock!!
Stephanie Matsuda: He’s letting Drago play his game way too much early on.
Robbie V: Drago is having his way as he twists and cranks mercilessly on the Ankle of Jay Jones!! Jones is doing all he can to escape! Jones is forcing his way up on one foot! He’s hobbled as Drago keeps this Ankle Lock in… No--Drago pulls Jones backwards into him! LEG-TRAP SUPLEX CONNECTS!! And the sadistic look on Drago’s face says it all! He’s having the time of his life getting to torture this man! Drago kips up back to his feet and cracks his neck before looking down at a damaged Jay Jones! Jones is desperate to get back up… As Drago just stomps right into his left hand!
Stephanie Matsuda: Drago might be in control, but he’s getting a little too comfortable if you ask me.
Felix Mosby: Another stomp to the hand of Jones from Drago as he does everything he can to torture this man! Jones shoots up to both knees in pain as he grasps at that left hand! Drago snatches the left hand of Jones! He’s pulling a damaged, agonizing Jay Jones up further onto his feet as he grabs the fingers of his opponent! Drago has him right where he wants him as he berates his opponent straight to his face before we know what!... EQUALIZER!!!
Robbie V: NO--JONES WITH A HEADBUTT BETWEEN THE EYES OF DRAGO BEFORE HE COULD DO IT! Drago is sent reeling into the ropes as Jones manages to at least momentarily save himself! Drago looks pissed! He almost looks disrespected by Jones’ ability to stop that Equalizer from happening! DRAGO OFF THE ROPES AND COMING FOR JONES!
Felix Mosby: BLACKOUT?!!!!! JAY JONES WITH A SUDDEN SPEAR THAT NEARLY BREAKS DRAGO IN HALF AS HE IMMEDIATELY COVERS HIM!!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!........ TWO!!!!!!!!!...........
Robbie V: Drago manages to get a shoulder up before rolling straight to the outside in the hopes of recuperating!! I can’t believe that! Where the hell did that come from?! That could have been a huge, humiliating loss for Drago by letting Jones catch him with a finishing maneuver like that out of the damn blue!
Stephanie Matsuda: Exactly what I was talking about too, Drago is so fixated with playing offense that he didn’t even attempt to play any defense.
Felix Mosby: You may be precisely right about that, Stephanie, as Jones hopes to capitalize on a golden opportunity! He rolls to the outside; stalking his prey! Drago is hurt as he’s forcing himself up… JONES PICKING UP STEAM AS HE COMES AROUND! HE TURNS DRAGO INSIDE OUT WITH A BIG LARIAT!! He’s not done yet! Not yet as he pulls Drago up and gets him into position… BIG EXPLODER SUPLEX LAUNCHES DRAGO INTO THE NEARBY STEEL STEPS!! The body of Drago just nailing the top of those steps and sends them flying!! The Referee starts a count, but Jones intends to bring this back into the ring!
Robbie V: Drago is pulled up and sent rolling back in as Jones slides back into the ring! He knows he has a crucial opportunity here! If he can keep up the attack, there’s no doubt in my mind that he can put Santiago away! Drago is in a lot of visible pain as he backs up into a nearby corner while Jones looks for a perfect moment to strike… HE STARTS PICKING UP SPEED! INCOMING!! BLOODLUST!!! A BIG RUNNING KNEE CONNECTS INTO DRAGO IN THE CORNER!!! Drago is in excruciating pain as he clutches his chest and stumbles out of the corner! He drops to both knees in the center of the ring as Jones hopes to deal even more damage! HE HITS THE ROPES AND COMES IN WITH IT! TORPEDO SPIKE!!! A HUGE SPIKERANA PLANTS DRAGO’S SKULL INTO THE CANVAS!!! JONES GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!........ TWO!!!!!!!!.......... THREE!
Felix Mosby: And it’s still not enough to put Drago permanently down as he just manages to get a shoulder up before three!
Stephanie Matsuda: Show how bad you want it! Keep up on the attack, Jones! Show me what the hell you’ve got!
Felix Mosby: I think he intends to do exactly that! You can see it in the eyes of Jay Jones! Just how determined he is to send a message to the American Dream Champ right here with us, as well as Claudia Michaels! To show everyone that he’s ready to capture some gold here in Wrestleworld, and it’ll have to be at the expense of Drago Santiago! Jones pounds the canvas as he gets himself hyped up to put this man away! He grabs Drago by the hair and pulls him up the rest of the way! Jones with a look up at our Sky Booth! Looking up at the American Dream Champion to make it clear who this is for! He pulls Drago in… LOOKING FOR CERBERUS’ BITE!!!!!!
Robbie V: NO--DRAGO SWINGS COMPLETELY AROUND AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! HE IMMEDIATELY GRABS THE LEFT HAND OF JONES! EQUALIZER!!!
Stephanie Matsuda: That’s what happens when you take your eye off the ball!
Felix Mosby: A sickening sound as Drago snaps the fingers of Jay Jones!! Jones is in incredible pain after he thought he was about to end this!! DRAGO PULLS HIM IN WITH A HAMMERLOCK POSITION!! CARPE NOCTEM!!! BIG HAMMERLOCK DDT DRIVES JONES HARD INTO THE CANVAS!!! AND THERE’S A QUICK COVER AS DRAGO LOOKS TO END THIS HIMSELF!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!........ TWO!!!!!!!!!.........
Robbie V: Jones manages to kick out of it! OH BUT IT MIGHT NOT EVEN MATTER AS DRAGO IMMEDIATELY GRABS THE ARM OF JONES AND LOCKS IN A CROSS ARMBAR!! Jones is writhing in pain!! Drago isn’t screwing around!! He got his second wind in this contest and he’s making the absolute most of it as he promptly starts grabbing at the fingers of Jones while keeping this armbar in!! Just bending and twisting the digits of Jones!! Jay Jones is in pure, abject agony right now! I can’t even imagine how painful this must be!
Felix Mosby: Jones is unable to even get near the ropes! I don’t know how much he’s got left in him! I truly don’t! His fingers are being bent and might get completely broken if this keeps up, and that’s not even including the Cross Armbar still locked in that’s hyperextending his arm and applying pressure with every passing second! Jones manages to roll himself up into a potential to possibly pull something off! He’s hopeful for anything by this point! He forces himself up… DRAGGING DRAGO UP OFF THE CANVAS!! DRAGO IS ONLY MAKING IT HARDER FOR HIM! He can’t do it as he drops Drago back down!
Robbie V: Hold on! Jones manages to break through the Armbar finally as he’s got his feet planted and grabs a wrist of Drago!! He’s got the other wrist! JONES WITH A STOMP TO THE FACE OF DRAGO! ANOTHER STOMP! ANOTHER! JUST UNLOADING WITH STOMP AFTER STOMP!! JONES PUTS A STOP TO IT BEFORE PULLING DRAGO UP!! HE’S GOT HIM WITH BOTH ARMS!! LIFTING HIM UP!! THE SHATTERING!!! A HUGE RICOLA BOMB CONNECTS AS JONES COVERS AND HOPES THAT’LL BE ENOUGH!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!........ TWO!!!!!!!!!......... THREE!!
Felix Mosby: And it’s just still not enough as Drago Santiago gets a shoulder up once more!! Jones is beside himself! He thought that was more than enough!
Stephanie Matsuda: Don’t let it get to you! Just keep up on the attack! Finish it!
Robbie V: Finishing it is all he can do as he grabs a battered Drago and pulls him up… Dragging him up on his feet as he looks for something to--
Felix Mosby: DRAGO BITES THE LEFT HAND OF JONES! VICIOUSLY BITING IT!
Robbie V: Jones nails Drago with a forearm shot to the face using his right arm!! Another forearm connects as Drago lets go!! You can see blood running down the hand of Jones!! SPINNING ELBOW CONNECTS INTO THE FACE OF DRAGO!! Drago is sent reeling into the ropes… Bouncing off of them and stumbling forward into Jones… WHO PICKS DRAGO UP AND NAILS HIM WITH A BEAUTIFUL FALCON ARROW!! Falcon Arrow connects as Jones looks like he’s absolutely had enough!! He wants to finish this once and for all as he rises back up on his feet! He quickly backs up into a nearby corner! We know what he wants!
Felix Mosby: We’ve seen it before! Jay Jones is more determined than ever! The wild look in his eyes says it all!! He’s practically salivating at the thought of putting Drago away! Drago may not have anything left in him to spare as he forces his way back up… JONES EXPLODES OUT OF THE CORNER AS DRAGO TURNS AROUND!! BLACKOUT!!!!!!!!
Robbie V: DRAGO CATCHES THE INCOMING SPEAR WITH A QUICK KIMURA ARMBAR SUPLEX!!!!! HE’S GOT A SUDDEN DEADLY KIMURA LOCK IN ON JAY JONES AS THE STORYTALE KILLER IS IN!!!!! HE’S GOT HIM WITH IT AND ISN’T LETTING GO FOR EVEN A SECOND!!! HE’S GRABBING AT THE FINGERS OF THAT LEFT HAND OF JONES AS WELL!! THAT BLOODIED AND DAMAGED LEFT HAND OF JONES AS THE KIMURA LOCK IS IN!!!
Felix Mosby: JONES IS DOING ALL HE CAN TO LOOK FOR SOMETHING TO GET HIM OUT OF THIS!! HIS HAND IS BADLY HURT!! HIS ARM IS BEING TORTURED IN THIS KIMURA LOCK!!! DRAGO ISN’T GIVING HIM ANY LEEWAY!! HE’S TOO FAR FROM THE ROPES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!!! JONES IS STRUGGLING!! HE DOESN’T WANT TO LET IT END HERE!!!
Robbie V: JONES DOESN’T HAVE A CHOICE BY THIS POINT!!! HE’S FIGHTING WITH EVERY LAST OUNCE OF ENERGY HE HAS, BUT IT’S DOING HIM NO GOOD!! HE HAS TO CUT HIS LOSSES AS HE TAPS OUT!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Voices” by Motionless In White plays all throughout Heavens Arena as Drago Santiago is forced to break the Storytale Killer by the Official as a visibly angry and disappointed Jay Jones favors his hand and arm)
Announcer: THE WINNER OF THIS CONTEST BY SUBMISSION…. DRAGO SAAAANNNNTTTTIIIIIAAAAGGGOOOOO!!!!!
(The sound of clapping can be heard as Stephanie Matsuda is shown standing and clapping from the Sky Booth)
Stephanie Matsuda: That was excellent. Seriously, kudos to both of them with their efforts out there. I’d be more than willing to give both of them a shot. I don’t care if it’s Jaywalker or Claudia or even these two - someone just say the word and I’m there.
Robbie V: Yeah, yeah, yeah, and I’m willing to fight the entire roster in a handicap match! We all say bullshit we don’t mean but sounds cool in the moment!
Stephanie Matsuda: How about I take you on right here, Robbie? Want a shot?
Robbie V: You stay the hell away from me! Security! Security!
Felix Mosby: Well regardless, what a brutal, hard-hitting contest between these two young competitors! They brought just about everything you’d expect out of two of the best rising stars in Wrestleworld! We still don’t know exactly what the situation is regarding their guaranteed shots at the American Dream Championship, but I think they’ve just proven either one of them is worthy of a shot!
Stephanie Matsuda: Absolutely, Felix. They both bring a different style that I’d love to take on.
(Drago smirks up at the Sky Booth as he celebrates his victory while a furious Jay Jones kicks the steps on the outside while still favoring his hand)
Robbie V: I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough what will happen with the American Dream Championship, but congratulations to Drago Santiago on a huge victory tonight to send a message to Matsuda and everyone else.
(Stephanie Matsuda picks up her American Dream Championship as she looks on from the Sky Booth as the camera fades elsewhere)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Chapter 20 returns from commercial)
(The view cuts to the ring from commercial break.)
("Who's Laughing Now" by Jessie J begins to play as Jensen Lane walks down the ramp with an all-black wrestling gear on and she is greeted by a mixed reaction from the crowd. She makes her way down the ring with a confident look on her face.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!! Introducing, first, from Dallas Texas, weighing in at 130 lbs… She is JENSENNNNN LANNNEEE!!!
Felix Mosby: Ladies and gentlemen, we are BACK on Chapter 21 here at the Heaven’s Arena and we are looking at one of the younger athletes here at Wrestleworld, one of the newer prospects that hasn’t exactly shined yet, but you just know she has potential to become the future of Wrestleworld.
Robbie V: Things have been rocky so far with Jensen Lane’s career here, and this match with the former European Champion might just get her back on track! It’s exactly the boost she needs right now!
(“Never Look Back” by Run the Jewels starts to blast in the arena as Christopher Sabertooth comes out through the LED Doors wearing a “Last Real Wrestler” shirt over his wrestling trunks and black boots. He makes his way to the ring greeted by cheers from the crowd.)
Announcer: And her opponent, from Aberdeen, Washington, weighing in at 210 lbs… He is “The Last Real Wrestler”... CHRISTOPHERR SABERRRTOOOTHHHH!!!
Felix Mosby: Oh boy! This is real! This is Christopher Sabertooth back in action as his normal self without giving me nightmares at night, and I think we can both agree with the fact that we missed this guy giving his all in the ring!
Robbie V: Recent events have just given us more questions than answers though. Looks like some guy in particular took interest in Christopher Sabertooth, and after everything he realized abotu Babayka, he shouldn’t let his guard down on these things anymore. There’s no more face paint and no more Havoc. Sabertooth will rely on Sabertooth alone. Let’s see how this pans out in this match.
(Christopher Sabertooth goes in the ring with a focused Jensen Lane. The referee now calls for the bell)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: The bell has been ringing and this contest has officially begun! Christopher Sabertooth and Jensen Lane are circling around the ring! They're going in for a tie-in collar and Christopher Sabertooth quickly goes to Jensen Lane's back as he goes in for a German Suplex!
Robbie V: Jensen Lane lands on her feet and Sabertooth notices it as he's running towards Jensen! A running Elbow by the former European Champ hitting Jensen takes Jensen down!
Felix Mosby: Christopher Sabertooth grabs her by the head to get her up on her feet but Jensen Lane pushes him away and gives Sabertooth a Knife Edge-Chop right across the chest! Sabertooth nails Jensen with an European Uppercut but Jensen quickly responds with another Knife Edge-chop!
Robbie V: Jensen continues her offense with a kick right to Sabertooth's midsection! She now nails an European Uppercut! Jensen is trying to get momentum as she comes up with a right hand but Sabertooth blocks it and gives her a right hand on his own!
Felix Mosby: Sabertooth now gives a headbutt to Jensen Lane right away! Jensen is on one knee right now and Sabertooth with a kick right to her head! Sabertooth with the cover!
Referee: ONE!!!!.... TWO!!!!
Robbie V: And Jensen Lane kicks out at two! Sabertooth is grabbing her head but Jensen takes him down and Jensen with a Single Leg Boston Crab!
Felix Mosby: No! Sabertooth pushes her right away with his right feet as Sabertooth gets up and he grabs Jensen from behind!
Robbie V: No! Jensen gives him a right elbow right to the head! Sabertooth still holds her, possibility looking for a German Suplex but Jensen Lane keeps hitting his head with elbows right to the head! Sabertooth finally releases his hold and Jensen hits him with a Dropkick! Jensen with the cover!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!
Felix Mosby: And Christopher Sabertooth kicks out at two! Jensen quickly gets up and grabs Sabertooth by the head! Jensen sends him to an empty corner AND SHE NAILS THE FORMER EUROPEAN CHAMPION WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT ON THE CORNER!
Robbie V: Jensen with a headbutt to Sabertooth right away and she follows it up with a Knife Edge-Chop as well! And Jensen Lane comes up with a slap to Christopher Sabertooth!
Felix Mosby: Seems like a big mistake as Sabertooth pushes her as she goes to the center of the ring AND SABERTOOTH COMES UP WITH A DISCUSS LARIAT TO JENSEN LANE! Sabertooth has her up on her feet and Sabertooth with a Belly-To-Belly Suplex! Sabertooth with the cover!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!
Robbie V: And Jensen Lane kicks out at two! Sabertooth gets up and he lands his boot slowly on Jensen Lane's face!
Felix Mosby: Now Sabertooth grabs her by the head and nails a Vertical Suplex right away! Sabertooth continues his offense with a head-lock on the ground! Jensen Lane is trying to get out as she's trying to release Sabertooth's holds but Sabertooth still gets her head lock-in!
Robbie V: Jensen Lane is trying to get up but so is Sabertooth! Now Sabertooth with a Sleeper Hold! Jensen Lane is fading away!
Felix Mosby: The referee is checking her and he has no chooses but to get Jensen's hand in the air! She drops it! That's one!
Robbie V: He does it again and Jensen once again drops her hand! That's two! Jensen Lane is in serious trouble now!
Felix Mosby: The referee is raising her hand once again! NO! JENSEN LANE ISN'T DROPPING HER HAND! SHE STILL WANTS TO FIGHT! CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH LOOKS SURPRISED!
Robbie V: But even more so, Sabertooth still has the Sleeper Hold lock-in!
Felix Mosby: Jensen Lane is running to the ropes despite not in full-speed but SHE'S ABLE TO ESCAPE AS SHE GOES TO THE BOTTOM ROPE WHILE SABERTOOTH GETTING THROWN OUT OF THE RING!
Robbie V: Now Jensen Lane is coughing as she's trying to take a breath! Christopher Sabertooth is trying to get up as well! But Jensen Lane runs to the opposite of ropes to bounce her body AS SHE'S RUNNING FULL-SPEED TOWARDS SABERTOOTH AND SHE COMES UP WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!
Felix Mosby: NOW BOTH COMPETITORS ARE LAID-OUT OUTSIDE OF THE RING! THEY'RE BOTH ARE DOWN!
Robbie V: Don't worry about it. The Referee is counting but it's still on three, Felix! Calm down!
Felix Mosby: Well, it looks like Jensen Lane is getting up as she has her hands on the barricade! Sabertooth is trying to get up as well as he's in seated position AND JENSEN KICKS HIM RIGHT IN THE CHEST! SABERTOOTH IS DOWN AGAIN!
Robbie V: But Jensen Lane has him on his feet and she slides him in back to the ring as well! Jensen Lane is climbing to the top turnbuckle AND SHE COMES UP WITH A DIVING MOONSAULT! JENSEN LANE WITH THE COVER!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!....THREE!!!!
Felix Mosby: CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH KICKS OUT! THE FORMER EUROPEAN CHAMPION JUST KICKED OUT! I THOUGHT JENSEN HAD IT! SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT BUT SABERTOOTH IS STILL IN THIS CONTEST!
Robbie V: Now she has him up on his feet right away and Jensen Lane runs to the ropes and hits a Hurricanrana to Sabertooth!
Felix Mosby: Sabertooth is getting up on his feet BUT JENSEN COMES UP WITH A SUPERKICK!
Robbie V: NO! SABERTOOTH DODGES IT AND HE HITS A GERMAN SUPLEX TO JENSEN LANE! OH NO! HE COMES UP WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX AGAIN! AND SABERTOOTH GOES FOR A THIRD ONE! SABERTOOTH JUST NAILED A TRIPLE GERMAN SUPLEX! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!
Felix Mosby: AND JENSEN LANE KICKS OUT! INCREDIBLE! BUT CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH WASTES NO TIME AS HE GRABS JENSEN BY THE HEAD AND HITS HER WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION!
Robbie V: Sabertooth sends her to an empty corner and he comes up with a Stinger Splash! NO! JENSEN MOVES OUT AND SHE NAILS SABERTOOTH WITH AN ENZUIGIRI! SHE GOES FOR A COVER!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!
Felix Mosby: And Sabertooth kicks out at two! Jensen comes up to the referee as she's questioning the count. Jensen Lane thinks she got a three count but the Referee isn't changing his decisions!
Robbie V: Jensen Lane shakes her head and Sabertooth kicks her right in the midsection! Sabertooth lifts her up! GIGA DRILL BREAK SINGLE HOOK LIFTING BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS! SABERTOOTH WITH THE COVER!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!....THREE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Never Look Back” by Run the Jewels hits the PA as Christoper Sabertooth gets up and goes to the turnbuckle. Having a victory pose before he leaves the ring.)
Announcer: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….. CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH!!!!
Felix Mosby: That was a good match! Jensen Lane almost had Sabertooth there! She almost beat the former European Champion! It was a close contest!
Robbie V: I agree. Jensen Lane showed some great display of athleticism every second and there is absolutely no reason to be bummed out by this loss, but Sabertooth was able to prove that he was the best wrestler tonight. I’m sure she’ll bounce back from this match soon!
Felix Mosby: Nonetheless, I see great potential from these two. Only great things ahead!
(Christopher Sabertooth’s theme comes to a sudden stop as a confused Sabertooth looks around)
(An Older Man in front of an orange background appears on the titantron with an amused look on his face)
Older Man: My, what a victory. What a truly defiant victory for you, Christopher. How does it feel to sink your teeth into a win such as that after your fall from grace at Dreamworld? Do you feel now as though you can truly stand on your own two feet without Havoc? Perhaps you can. But while you might believe that is a good thing… I’m afraid that I see it differently.
(A visibly annoyed Sabertooth looks on from the ring)
Older Man: You see, as you’ve shed your skin as Havoc and reemerged as Christopher Sabertooth, one would think that you’ve now chosen to live your life as a man of honor. As “the good guy”. Is that what you believe you are, Christopher? I personally believe that we all have our roles, and they are categorized under “Hero” and “Villain”. After studying you for some time now, Christopher, I see what category you fall under. You are the villain of this story. You are a monster wearing a mask, and perhaps you need to be reminded of that.
(Sabertooth is shown shouting inaudible words towards the Older Man on the screen)
Older Man: But worry not, because what you truly lack isn’t something to fulfill yourself by being Christopher Sabertooth and not Havoc. No, what you lack is a proper hero to battle you. That is what you desire more than anything, and I wish to give you that. I want you to have a purpose, not to wander around believing you should be this normal fake husk. You are so much more than that. That is why I’ve taken it upon myself to give you a hero to fight at By The Sword. Who is he? You will know soon enough. You will meet him face to face next Chapter, and you will see that we know who he truly is, but more importantly, we know who you are.
(The Older Man snaps his fingers as the titantron goes black while Sabertooth is left standing in the ring; unsure what to make of any of it as the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to Heavens Arena as Chapter 20 returns from commercial)
(The ring and ramp and stage are all shown decorated in black and set up to look like a funeral procession as Maverick is shown standing at a podium in the center of the ring. A casket with several unknown pallbearers are shown at the bottom of the ramp and a dug up grave with a shovel sticking out of the dirt to the side of the stage)
Maverick: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome… Thank you all for coming… Well, almost all of you…
(The camera shows an empty seat in the front row with a sign reading “RESERVED FOR KEVIN DEVASTATION”)
Maverick: Ladies and gentlemen, tonight is a night to mourn. For we have lost a crucial piece of Wrestleworld. You see, Wrestleworld is a Kingdom, and as you all know, I am now your King. But what good is a Kingdom without everything that makes it? A Kingdom needs servants. A Kingdom needs Knights. But most importantly… A Kingdom needs a jester. Now that may not seem like a big deal to any of you, but rest assured, you simply can’t go on without it. We had that jester - perhaps that best we’ll ever have. His name was Wraith, and he gave us plenty of laughs. We watched as he acted like a sexpest while pretending he was even remotely seductive but really the only reason anyone would ever fuck him was because his dad has a lot of money. We watched as he pretended he actually accomplished something by failing to solely win the Feast of the Fallen Match. We watched as he convinced everyone he was capable of cashing in the Sapphire Briefcase to win the American Dream Championship. Yes, we had many, many good laughs thanks to Wraith, but tonight…
(Maverick points to the Sapphire Casket as one of the pallbearers opens it to reveal a dummy of Wraith’s lifeless body)
Maverick: Tonight we say goodbye to our beloved jester. Now rest assured, as your King, I will find a new one to entertain all of you, and especially myself. In hindsight, it’s not really about WHO played the jester. Wraith wasn’t an important man. He was a cancerous tumor within The Underworld, and it was only a matter of time before he was cut out. Of course, cancer tends to come back, and sure enough, he did. That’s why I took it upon myself to make sure he went away for good, never to come back. Some say it was too much - what I did, but in all honesty, I believe it was too little. Because while his career may be over, Wraith is unfortunately still breathing as he’s being fed through a tube while in a full-body cast in some hospital. He gets the unrightful luxury of getting to keep living even if it means being a parapelegic. And if you ask me, that’s just not right. The right thing would be for me to be allowed to truly put him out of his misery and end his life, but we must all accept that some things in life just aren’t fair. We--
(The crowd stirs as Kevin Devastation walks out through the LED doors and out to the stage by himself as he looks on at Maverick with an angry expression. Maverick smiles as he points to Kevin)
Maverick: Look what we have! The father who raised this disappointment that we all had the honor of witnessing crash and burn! Would you like to come up here and give a eulogy of your own?
(Kevin remains standing on the stage)
Maverick: That’s alright, I’m coming your way anyway. I believe it’s time that we bury Wraith once and for all.
(The pallbearers lift up the casket and march it up the ramp as Maverick takes the microphone from the podium and follows behind)
Maverick: As I said, Wraith may have been our jester, and a very good one, but when it all comes down to it, he wasn’t important. He simply had an important role that he played. Anyone could be the jester. Wraith will be replaced, and he’ll be forgotten by me, by everyone here, and with any luck, even by you, Kevin. So tonight we’re going to lay to rest your pathetic son’s career, and I hope that it’ll inspire you to do what needs to be done. Because what I want you to do after tonight is to go home to wherever your son is being held on life support, and I want you to look in his eyes as he labors every single breath. I want you to look in his eyes and see the pain and agony that I gave to him.
(The pallbearers bring the casket over near the dug up grave as Maverick gets face to face with Kevin)
Maverick: … And I want you to do the right thing. Realize that your son will never be the same again. He’ll never step inside a ring again. Let him die, and then hand that Sapphire Briefcase back over to me on a silver platter so that it gets some proper use out of it. Because little do you know, Kevin… That Briefcase is a target, and one that will never keep him safe so long as it’s in his possession. And if he keeps it with him, eventually I’ll find him, and I’ll do all of this to him again. But next time, I’ll make sure he isn’t breathing.
Felix Mosby: KEVIN DEVASTATION WITH A PUNCH TO THE MOUTH OF MAVERICK! ANOTHER SHOT! KEVIN IS LAYING INTO MAVERICK BEFORE HIS SECURITY HOLDS HIM BACK! Kevin has lost it! He’s had enough of Maverick’s words!
Robbie V: Oh boy! Claudia Michaels is out here! A smirking Kevin turns to Claudia as she gets in his face! Berating him! And he deserves it! He had no right to lay his hands on Maverick!
Felix Mosby: Claudia with a slap across the face of Kevin! Another slap!
Robbie V: Kevin catches the hand of Claudia! Let go of her!
Felix Mosby: MAVERICK SWINGS THAT SHOVEL INTO THE BACK OF KEVIN!! KEVIN DEVASTATION DROPS DOWN AS MAVERICK SWINGS THE SHOVEL INTO HIS BACK A SECOND TIME!!! MAVERICK AND CLAUDIA KICK KEVIN DEVASTATION INTO THE GRAVE!! MAVERICK USES THAT SHOVEL AND STARTS DUMPING DIRT ONTO A HURT KEVIN AS CLAUDIA CONTINUES TO BERATE HIM!!
(Jaywalker and a team of security rush out to put a stop to it)
Robbie V: You’re too late, Jay! The damage is done! Kevin put his hands on Maverick first! He got what was coming to him! Touching Claudia was a death sentence! How dare he! Bury this man in the grave entirely for that!
Felix Mosby: Maverick fully intended to goad Kevin into attacking him! Well he got his wish! I hope he’s happy!
(Maverick is restrained by security as Jaywalker checks on Kevin Devastation while the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Chapter 20 returns from commercial)
("Nice To Meet Me" by Zack Hemsey plays as the arena goes dark.)
"And I feel like I've got a gun
Like I've been changed more ways than one
And this whole world has just begun
And it's so nice to meet me."'
(At the sound of being nice to meet him, a red spotlight shines to reveal Animus seated upon a chair at the stage. Outcomes his cohorts, the Vampire Crab and the Dracula Parrot, the three men make their way to the ring under the moonlight spotlight.)
Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, neutral rules! Introducing first, from Undisclosed Origins, he is the Redback Spider....AAAANIIIMUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: And along came this bastard, they call him The Redback Spider, and he's got some sick passion for spinning his silver web to catch prey. He tricked us all as Raoul, and it pisses me off that he'd play with people's hearts this way!
Robbie V: They say some men just want to watch the world burn, and this guy might just be of that ilk. He doesn't seem to be walking alone tonight either, those are the guys that infiltrated the Wrestleworld Dojo to help in the plot that screwed Arata Asakura….just look at those three, quite an unsettling ensemble.
(At the sound of "I Fell" by Wicca Phase starting to play, the lights go out again and then a golden spotlight is shown over a determined Arata Asakura with the Shogun Championship.)
Announcer: And next…..from Osaka, Japan...Measuring in tonight at five feet and eleven inches tall and weighing in at 220 pounds...He is The Golden Dragon...SHOGUN CHAMPION…….ARATAAAAA ASAKURAAAA!!!!
Robbie V: And following that spider, is our first and only two-time champion, hell the first champ we ever had, a focused Arata Asakura! No matter who you are, unless you're one of three guys trying to kill the man it seems, you have to give him props!
Felix Mosby: I don't know quite know where Animus, Jacob, and Reginald get off messing with a man who has proven to be nigh unstoppable, but if they want to keep poking at the dragon they'll just have to see him burn it all down as far I'm concerned! Jacob has already lost his championship. Reginald got what was coming to him a long time ago, and now it's time for Animus to understand why no one gets away with messing with this man! Let alone his family!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: Arata starts off in a mad fury, sprinting towards Animus, who ducks between the ropes to get the ref to stop Arata from attacking!
Robbie V: A classic move right there, trying to get under Arata's skin and in his head. He's wagging his finger at Arata, telling him this is a game of patience!
Felix: And the one thing we actually do know about this Animus figure is that he is willing to take his time, he's now getting away from the hopes and challenges Arata for a lock-up, collar and elbow tie-up.
Robbie: Ha, once Arata steps forward to meet him for it, he goes back between the ropes! What a pain in the ass! Arata's had enough and argues with the referee!
Felix: And Animus blindsides Arata with a forearm to the side of the head! Arata is knocked down! As Arata gets up quickly, he is equally fast caught by an arm drag to the floor! He gets up and Animus catches him with a jumping hook kick!
Robbie: Animus is trying to control the energy of this match right now, keeping Arata down and trying to contain the champion, now locking his left arm around Arata's throat as a rest chokehold.
Felix: Arata is fighting back, getting to his feet with Animus weight on him and he begins sending elbow shots into Animus's stomach. Arata breaks the hold, Irish Whips Animus to the ropes and hits a Powerslam upon his return! The champ is on fire!
Robbie: I can't tell with the mask, but I can't imagine Animus is happy about this as Arata coldly walks towards him as Animus tries back away on his back!
Felix: Arata kicks Animus's head off with a huge baseball kick! Arata is now grabbing Animus by the head and you can tell he's been waiting to get his hands on the man while he shakes his head and tells Animus this is what he gets and Northern Lights Suplex! Arata is showing no mercy! Now he's got the knee prone Animus by the wrists!
Robbie: We all know what comes next as Arata looks his former associate in the eyes with cold malice, Ayatsuri!
Felix: Headbutt to the nether regions! The referee didn't have a good look at it as Arata's back blocked the view! Damn you Animus! Damn you to hell!
Robbie: Calm down there partner, Animus is first to his feet now, and he's waiting to hit Arata with something good.
Felix: Silver Bullet! Animus used to take many people out with his Superkick, even as Raoul! He hooks the leg for the pin!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kickout!
Robbie: Arata isn't going out that easy, he's got the heart of a champion!
Felix: Animus stays on the attack, keeping Arata down with a kick to the side! Now he has his foot on Arata's hand, staring down with eerie malice, he stomps right down onto Arata's fingers!
Robbie: Ouch! Now that just isn't right! That is just such a pain and can throw someone off for an entire match! What's with the kids coming up in wrestling these days?!
Felix: Arata rolls away in pain and finds himself at the bottom turnbuckle holding his fingers in pain, and Animus hits Arata with a running knee!
Robbie: Sandwiched his head in that corner with his knee! What a savage! He's even taking the padding off that top turnbuckle, exposing steel!
Felix: Now this sick man is getting Arata up, and goes for a Package Piledriver! It connects! Animus goes for another pinfall!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kickout!
Felix: Another close one right there after a huge series of moves! Animus' boys are cheering their guy on as Animus nods thinking up what to do next in that twisted mind of his!
Robbie: Arguably, not many men have watched Arata as much as Animus has, having pretended to be his ally and all. He knows just how tough the man is, he's witnessed Arata overcome the greatest of obstacles, so he is keeping his cool!
Felix: Great analysis there, and now Animus has Arata by the arm and is trying to lift Arata up, but Arata is resisting! Arata's showing life! He's hitting Animus in the stomach with his free arm, and Animus lets go! Arata gets behind him and Snap Dragon Suplex! Arata yells out in a fierce release of energy! Now he's measuring Animus up for another big move.
Robbie: Wait, Arata spots the Vampire Crab making a move towards the ring apron!
Felix: Animus has taken the distraction as an opening for a Jumping Hook Kick to the back of Arata's skull! Come on, goddamnit Arata almost looked like he was about to get back into this match! As Arata gets up, Animus catches him with a shoulder tackle as they fall to the mat!
Robbie: Animus is laughing now, apparently enjoying the results of his own dirty deeds, and now he's up again grabbing at Arata's arm! He kicks the shoulder multiple times! Now he's yanking Arata around by that arm towards the nearest turnbuckle! Now he's going for The Jaqqum Tree, all of J-Dynasty Brand kids have some sort of variant of what they do when they have people in this Tree of Woe!
Felix: Oh what in the world, he's doing a Foot Press on Arata's groin with 2(30) Pounds of Silver! Count him into disqualification ref!
Referee: ONE TWO THREE FOUR FI
Robbie: Animus hops off and is met with a chorus of boos, but he seems only to be excited by it all! This is a genuinely demented individual! Perhaps showing more youthful decadence than the more experienced members of their brand in the past, he begins flaming tensions with the crowd, gesturing for this being the end of Arata Asakura! Those two hyenas at ringside join in on the sick display of doom and gloom, doing cutthroat motions as they take a laugh!
Felix: Animus spots Arata getting to his knees, and tries to lock in a Straight Jacket style Camel Clutch! But Arata had too much momentum in his rise already and managed to jump backwards to fall on top of Animus and break the hold attempt!
Robbie: Arata's back up first!
Felix: Double A!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That Cartwheel Pele Kick! That could have knocked Animus right out! Arata rolls over on top of Animus!
Referee: ONE!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!! KICKOUT!
Robbie: Now Animus is rolling out of the ring to escape! What ring awareness! Arata must be completely at wit's end with Animus avoidance game!
Felix: Don't speak so fast, as Arata looks around, hits the ropes Evil of the Sky!!!!!!!!!!!! That Moonsault to the outside connects, it connects as Animus got to his feet! That is one of the most beautiful moves in the business to both men down!
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
Referee: One! Two!
Felix: Arata is the first man to rise, he aggressively gets Animus up and whips him into those steel steps with a thud! Animus is down by those steps! Arata has something more planned!
Robbie: Uh oh! Arata sees those two cronies on the outside, stalking, but they seem to decide not to do anything! That's some fear Arata inspires!
Felix: Arata returns his attention to Animus, out to destroy, Arata goes full speed with a running dropkick to the skull!
Robbie: Animus dodges at the last second! He was playing possum during that earlier distraction!
Referee: Five!
Felix: Having caught Arata in his web, he starts stomping him repeatedly on the outside!
Referee: Six!
Robbie: Looks like Animus has had his fun and he rolls back into the ring!
Felix: No, not like this!
Referee: Seven! Eight!
(Arata Asakura begins to stir.)
Referee: Nine!!!!!!.......T(Arata rolls inside the ring)
Felix: Arata makes it, Arata makes it! But that wretched spider is still on the attack, wrenching at Arata's worn out arm, and trying to guide him towards the ropes for that Old School, but Arata shoves Animus into the corner!
Robbie: But Animus catches himself before smashing into the corner and gives his back to Arata!
Felix: Arata didn't see that he broke his stride before hitting the corner! Arata's going for a running splash into Animus!
Robbie: Animus dodges and Arata hits that steel exposed by Animus earlier in the match! This plan patiently sets traps and plans for everything! Arata's got to be hurt! Not that Animus gives a damn!
Felix: He smells blood in the water, and sets up Arata for the ATLAS TELAMON!!!! THAT INVERTED SHOULDER BREAKER THAT RAOUL HAS TEASED AS AN "ULTIMATE MOVE" FOR SO LONG! RIGHT TO THAT WORKED OVER SHOULDER! ANIMUS GOES FOR THE PIN!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Three
Felix: No! Arata kicks out at the last millisecond! Animus slams his fist into the mat and looks at Arata with pure hatred and disgust! Animus is heading to the top rope! He waits for Arata to begin stirring, and as Arata gets on a knee Animus flys for a frog splash to the back ! Morning Star Frog Splash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robbie: Everyone loves a good looking frog splash! Both men are down, but Animus is easily the first to rise and takes his seat on the throne with that Straightjacket Camel Clutch! THIS TIME HE ACTUALLY GETS THE RECLINING THRONE LOCKED IN!
Felix: Arata's in real trouble here, he's taken so much damage from this bastard creature tonight! He's had Arata so well scouted, and he's had plans laid out to maximize pain at every turn! All the while, clearly, something has changed in him from his Raoul days! He used to seem like such a fun-loving guy in that ring, at times doing what appeared to be utter nonsense, but now everything he does has a purpose!
Robbie: Well he still seems to be having a good time in a completely alternate way! It must be something psychological! With that mask on, Animus has a completely different demeanour than we saw of his previous persona, he seems to be in a state of ecstasy as he's got his tongue out while hearing Arata grunt in pain from this submission!
Felix: The referee is asking Arata if he's okay, he's been in this submission for so long! Arata seems to be fading! He has to dig deep!
Animus: Go to sleep, someone else can tuck your kids into bed tonight!
Robbie: Uh oh, I don't think he should have said that!
Felix: Arata is powering up with all he's got, he's getting on his knees with Animus on his back and runs backwards into that exposed steel turnbuckle! Animus is reaping what he's sowed! He's in pain as Arata's eyes are wide open with absolute rage!
Robbie: He's lost it!
Felix: He aggressively takes Animus’ wrists, and hits that Ayatsuri!!!!!!!! He does it once more, another Ayatsuri!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Two of those devastating Ayatsuris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now Arata’s beating his own chest and looks like he wants to do even more damage! He slaps Animus into he gets on his knees and PAINKILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE HOOKS THE LEG!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thr--
Robbie: Kickout! From the depths of hell, Animus has risen his arm! But Arata does not look phased at all, almost happy to deliver for punishment!
Felix: Oh god, he deserves it, but it's nasty! Arata is throwing heavy shots into the skull of Animus and is messing around trying to take his mask off!!!!
Arata: RAOUL YOU STUPID KID, I KNOW IT'S JUST YOU UNDER THERE, THIS IS THE END FOR YOU!
Felix: Animus tries to bite at Arata's fingers when he tries to pull the mask off!
Robbie: That only seems to have pissed Arata off more! He sends another hard shot to the head and takes steps back……..
Felix: RAIKIRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE JUST KNOCKED ANIMUS OUT COLD! ANIMUS HAS WOKEN THE DRAGON! HE WARNED ANIMUS NEVER TO BRING UP HIS FAMILY AGAIN, HE HAD ALREADY TOLD HIM THIS WAS HIS FINAL JUDGEMENT!
Robbie: Those two goons are up to something on the ring apron, and Arata spots them! He gives them a death glare! Remember, these two were right there to help Animus screw him over in his match with Jacob Senn, in front of his family, they even defiled the dojo pretending to be students!
Felix: ARATA HEADS TO THE OUTSIDE! Both men are shocked at the fury of the dragon, and try to escape in different directions! Arata catches the Vampire Crab! The Crab is begging for mercy, but Arata just cold cocks him in the chin! Oh god, he's tearing the padding off part of the ringside floor! He then flapjacks the crab into the exposed floor!
Referee: FIVE!!!
Robbie: Arata isn't down with the Crab, dragging him to the nearest ring post and leaving him there face first! He's backing off again like before, oh no... DON'T DO IT ASAKURA!
Felix: HE DOES, HE HAS CRACKED THE CRAB OPEN WITH RAIKIRI INTO THAT RINGPOST! BLOOD HAS BEEN SPILLED, BLOOD IS FLOWING DOWN THAT YOUNG MAN'S HEAD!
Robbie: And oh look. Now his friend cares, when it's too late, the Parrot comes over to check on the Crab, but Arata is having none of it! He gives chase, the Parrot even runs through the ring and backout as Arata follows suit the entire time and is gaining on him, after ending the count too! They run all around ringside and end where they started as Arata catches him with an elbow to the back of the head to stop his running!
Felix: The Parrot is well parroting pleads for mercy, but Arata just DDTs him onto that exposed floor! The Parrot has been silenced! But Arata isn't finished, he throws him into the barricade!
Referee: THREE!!!
Robbie: Arata gives himself plenty of room and sprints back towards the barricade and spears the lifeless body through the barricade! Arata might have killed two men tonight!
Felix: Someone needs to get a stretcher, get those two medical attention! I know what they did, but they're still people!
Robbie: Hate to break it to you, but I can't think of any of the architects, let alone the director, caring enough to do so for people who caused so much havoc here when they aren't even signed! Not even Pendragon, not after they moonlighted as pretend students! Asakura has the respect and grounds to pretty much have free rein to do whatever he wants with them!
Felix: BACKSTABBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT DAMN TRUST FALL FROM ANIMUS WHEN ARATA WASN'T LOOKING! HOW MANY TIMES DOES HE PLAN ON STABBING ARATA IN THE BACK!
Robbie: Arata was running on pure adrenaline, and Animus has just caused the crash!
Felix: As if he doesn't even care, Animus whips Arata over the carcass of his fallen ally and right into that ring post, face first with a sickening blast! After everything, a satisfied Animus tosses Arata back into the ring!
Robbie: It should be over, Animus should just be going for the pinfall, but he is relishing in this moment! He waits prone, waiting for Arata to get back up one more time!
Felix: Arata is trying to use the ropes to get to his feet, barely making it to a vertical base before Animus does what he wanted to do all along as he pretended to be a good guy, what he's always oh so patient to deliver….
Robbie: A stab in the back ONE MORE TIME! TRUST FALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Felix: He hooks the damn leg.
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
("Nice To Meet Me" by Zack Hemsey plays as Animus smiles a twisted smile and the referee back away from him in disgust.)
Announcer: THE WINNER OF THIS CONTEST BY PINFALL…. ANIMMMMMMMUUUUUSSSSSS!!!!
Robbie: Not exactly the same excited victory call as in the intro, but I think a lot of us have lost some taste in our mouths after this main event!
Felix: This was wretched, this was nothing like a wrestling match should be like to end another milestone night on our twentieth episode on air! We have witnessed unspeakable devastation tonight, and yet that cursed spider was not exterminated! He can celebrate for now, but his day will come!
(The view shows all of the carnage in the arena with exposed steel and floor, blood, broken barricades and shattered men, as Animus laughs in the middle of the ring to end it all.)
(The camera transitions backstage to Jaydayne Pendragon looking on; watching from a monitor as Bobby Bishop stands nearby with a microphone in hand)
Bobby Bishop: Mr. Pendragon?
Jaydayne Pendragon: Hmm?
Bobby Bishop: You told everyone you would make a final decision on the situation with the Shogun Championship tonight?
Jaydayne Pendragon: I did… And I have.
(Jaydayne takes one more look at the monitor)
Jaydayne Pendragon: It seems as though all four men have been at one another’s throats for too long. They all have a reason to be here. Jacob Senn wants his rematch. Reginald Dampshaw has won matches to earn his shot. And now it seems Animus has defeated the Shogun Champion. Even without those reasons, one thing is for certain… This needs to end. So at By The Sword, for the first time in Wrestleworld, Arata Asakura will defend the Shogun Championship against Jacob Senn… Reginald Dampshaw III… And Animus. In a Fatal Four-Way Match. That is my decision.
(Jaydayne looks at the screen again; watching Animus as the camera slowly fades to black)