(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
(The camera immediately cuts to a capacity crowd in Heavens Arena as the fans cheer and chant)
Felix Mosby: Welcome every--
???: WELCOME EVERYBODAAAYYYY!!! WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME! THIS IS BOOK 2, CHAPTER WHATEVER!
(The camera cuts to an unknown, blond man with short hair as he takes up the full view of the camera in the ring with a big grin on his face)
???: Books are for nerds anyway, just call this EPISODE 29! And for this EPISODE, I am a YOUR HOST, DANNY LAWLESS!!! WOOOOO! Welcome! Yes!
Robbie V: I haven’t really been paying attention, but who’s this tool?
Felix Mosby: I’m… Not sure…
Danny Lawless: And for all of you jabronis that don’t know, I happen to be a… Uh, let’s call it “Ambassador”. Yeah, I’m an “Ambassador” for ARCADIA. Now some of you might be wondering “FOR ARCADIA? What even IS ARCADIA?” Well that’s what I’m here for! I’m about to feed you baby birds some knowledge straight from the mouth of Danny Lawless himself! In several weeks, this company is gonna be headed straight to the most kickass place you’ve ever heard of for the biggest show of em all! Now I could go more into detail beyond that, BUT… I’d get in some serious hot water, and not the fun kind like a jacuzzi or something. I mean hot water like the kind that would boil me slowly to an agonizing death, hahahaha! So anyway, anyway, the point is that I am here to host a VERY special ceremony! Look at what we have for you here in this ring right this very moment!
(Danny finally moves out of the way of the camera to show off Allesandro Devastation, Emmanuelle, Colt Montoya, and Sweet Melody - all dressed in expensive, formal clothing with their Championships around their waists or on their shoulder)
Danny Lawless: That’s right! Just look at the sheer value in gold right before your very eyes! Just one of those belts costs more than your house! These are the CHAMPIONS of Wrestleworld! We got my man, Allesandro Devastation! We got the fierce and powerful Emmanuelle! We got everyone’s hero, Colt Montoya! And we got the NEW - I said it, NEW - Tag Team Champs themselves, Sweet Melody! And you might be asking yourself why have they all been gathered here, looking fine in their best threads? That is because at ARCADIA, one of these Champs will be challenged by none other than the holder of the World Cup! And who might be the holder of the World Cup? Well you’re about to find out! Let’s bring ‘em on down!
(Kimberly Chase’s theme plays all throughout Heavens Arena as she excitedly makes her way through the LED doors and out to the stage as Danny Lawless is shown excitedly bouncing up and down in the ring while the Champions look on, unamused)
Danny Lawless: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! BOYS AND GIRLS! CHILDREN OF ALL AGES! PLEASE WELCOME THE RIGHTFUL HOLDER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS WORLD CUP! THIS IS KIMBERLY CHASE!!!!!!!!!
(Kimberly Chase proudly holds up the World Cup as she celebrates it being in her possession while the crowd responds with deafening boos)
Danny Lawless: Beautiful, am I right?! And the Cup ain’t too bad looking either! It’s like the lyrics to a song by one of my favorite bands, Train, once said! My heart is about to beat right out of my untrimmed chest! This is a moment to remember! Get your phones out! Tweet it! Gram it! Facebook it! MySpace it! TikTok this right now!
(Kimberly’s theme fades out as she gets into the ring and celebrates with Danny)
Danny Lawless: I’m so happy for you, babe! This is YOUR moment! Someone get this girl a mic! I said get her a damn mic! She should have already been given one!
(Someone hands Kimberly a microphone as she takes a moment to catch her breath with a smile on her face)
Kimberly Chase: I’m so out of breath! This has been the most exciting two weeks of my life! I overcame the odds when everyone counted me out! I don’t want to exaggerate, but I completed the GREATEST underdog story in the history of professional sports at Cero Miedo based on all the people who took the side of Cynthia Rose! Who bet against me! Who believed that I deserved not only to LOSE, but to have my beautiful hair shaved off my head?! You must be out of your minds!
(Kimberly proudly shows off her hair as Danny points at it)
Danny Lawless: GORGEOUS! It would be a literal crime if that were shaved off!
Kimberly Chase: I know right?! And for those of you - the TRUE fans who believed I could do it… This is for you! I love you all so much! But not as much as you love me! And not as much as I love this…
(Kimberly holds up the World Cup again to another chorus of boos)
Danny Lawless: Incredible. Absolutely incredible. There’s people that would literally kill their family to be the holder of that Cup!
Kimberly Chase: And it’s all mine!
Danny Lawless: It’s all yours!
Emmanuelle: Let’s get this over with already. I didn’t come out here to watch you idiots jump around like a couple of schoolgirls at a slumber party.
(A visibly annoyed Kimberly looks back at Emmanuelle and the rest of the Champions)
Danny Lawless: Ohhh, right, right! She’s got a point, Kim! You have a huge decision to make, and we have gathered every Champion on Book 2 here tonight for you to make that very decision!
Hana Nakajima: About time.
Danny Lawless: BUT! But, but, but… I was thinking… Thinking we make it a little interesting.
(Allesandro says nothing as he glares at Danny)
Kimberly Chase: Ohh, interesting how?
Danny Lawless: How about we make this almost like a dating game!
Kimberly Chase: What do you mean?
Danny Lawless: Well think about it! You’re the prettiest girl at the dance right now, and you get to choose your suitor, so to speak! So how about each of them gets a chance to say something to you regarding your decision before you make it!
Kimberly Chase: Ohhh, I love that! Yes! Alright, Champions. Tell me why I should pick you.
Danny Lawless: Ally, you’re up first!
(Allesandro steps forward; still glaring at Danny)
Allesandro Devastation: You call me that again, and I will put you through this ring.
Danny Lawless: Woah there, calm down, killer! I’m good!
(Allesandro turns his attention to Kimberly Chase)
Allesandro Devastation: I don’t know what the hell all this is, but I’m not gonna tell you why you should pick me. I’m gonna tell you why you shouldn’t pick me.
(Kimberly and Danny look at each other before looking back at Allesandro)
Allesandro Devastation: When I took my rightful place as the American Dream Champion of this company, I made an open challenge to whoever wants to step up and I would put them all down like the mongrels they are. That challenge still stands, but it’s not for people like you. Scrawny little girl like you? Outlaw Rules? Against me? I’m not gonna exaggerate this. I will break you.
(Allesandro steps back in line as he stares down with Kimberly Chase before Emmanuelle steps forward)
Emmanuelle: I guess that means it’s my turn. I don’t know who the hell you think you are, but I’m not of the same mind as Allesandro. Not the breaking you part. I’d snap you in half. I mean the open challenge part. See, I don’t take on just anyone. I want the proven best. You prove to me you belong in the ring with me, or a shot at this Championship is nothing but a pipe dream. I earned this by being the best, and you are far from it. You’re not worthy.
(Emmanuelle steps back as Colt Montoya steps up)
Colt Montoya: Well… I’m not gonna tell you not to pick me. You know as well as I do that I have no problem taking on anyone, and that includes you. When I became the European Champion, there were a lot of doubters. People called it an “upset”. So I welcome anyone and everyone to step up and prove that. So far no one has, and no one will. You and I have our history, Kim. You were there when I took this Championship for my own. We know each other in and out of the ring. If you want a shot, then make it happen. I ain’t shy.
(Colt steps back as Kim nods while Sweet Melody both step up reluctantly)
April Song: After well over a year of fighting and clawing to become the proven best here in this company, instead of a parade or any kind of celebration for OUR Championship victory… We’re forced to stand here and watch YOU celebrate a fluke win? By all means, pick us. Because right now, I’d love nothing more than to beat you to a pulp.
Hana Nakajima: We put our entire team on the line at Cero Miedo to prove we could win these Championships, and you disrespect us by having us put on a show for you like circus animals? You have no friends, but if you did, and you chose us, we’re not gonna just shave off your hair… We’re gonna shave years off of your life, bitch!
(Hana throws her microphone down as Kimberly Chase stares down with Sweet Melody while they step back to rejoin the other Champions in line)
Robbie V: I hope Kimberly realizes these Champions aren’t here to screw around or play games…
Danny Lawless: Oh right, there is ONE more special little thing I forgot to mention! Now that the Champions have all made their statements, there’s one more stipulation here… Kim, whichever Champions you DON’T choose… They will have to put their Championships on the line RIGHT here next Chapter against challengers of their choosing!
Felix Mosby: Wow! That’s big!
(Kimberly looks around as Danny looks to her)
Danny Lawless: So, Kimberly, what’s it gonna be? Who do you choose?
Kimberly Chase: Wow, this is tough. I mean, if I’m being honest, I think I’m capable of beating them all, but ultimately I’ve made my decision… In fact, I made my decision even before I stepped out here.
(Danny gasps)
Danny Lawless: Before you came out here?!
Kimberly Chase: That’s right.
(Kimberly turns her attention to Sweet Melody)
Kimberly Chase: See, Hana, you say I have no friends. Maybe that’s true. But I don’t need a friend. All I need is a partner. That’s why I specifically asked one to join me, and to come out here right now to this ring!
Felix Mosby: Wow. I can’t say I saw this coming!
Kimberly Chase: So without further adieu… My partner.
(Cynthia Rose’s theme plays all throughout Heavens Arena as the Champions in the ring look on)
Felix Mosby: No way! She can’t be serious!
(A cautious Cynthia Rose makes her way through the LED doors and out to the stage; quickly walking down to the ring)
Danny Lawless: WHAT A TURN OF EVENTS! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!
(Cynthia’s theme fades out as she quickly enters the ring; visibly looking unsure of all this as Kimberly greets her)
Kimberly Chase: Welcome, Cynthia! Look, I know there’s been a lot of controversy and bad blood between us, but I came to you here. I realized after Cero Miedo that while we were excellent enemies, I think we could be even better allies. And while I may have won the World Cup, I believe it still belongs to you. So…
(Kimberly Chase steps up to Sweet Melody as both April and Hana step up)
Kimberly Chase: I guess there’s only one thing left to say, as long as you’re with me.
(Cynthia looks around at the crowd that tells her not to do it, but slowly and reluctantly steps up with Kimberly as they stare down with Sweet Melody)
Kimberly Chase: Then that’s all there is to it. At ARCADIA, I choose…
Danny Lawless: MAKE IT OFFICIAL!
Kimberly Chase: COLT MONTOYA!
(Sweet Melody look confused as Kimberly starts laughing while a surprised Colt Montoya looks on)
Kimberly Chase: Hahahahaha! I’m sorry! I couldn’t help myself! I just couldn’t help it, I needed to see the look on your face! Thinking I’d actually waste my Title shot on you, Cynthia! I just wanted to humiliate you one more time!
(Sweet Melody angrily push past Kimberly as Allesandro Devastation and Emmanuelle also take their leave from the ring while Colt Montoya remains as Cynthia looks on. Kimberly looks to Cynthia)
Kimberly Chase: But more than anything, I wanted you to watch this for yourself.
(Kimberly steps up to Colt and extends her hand)
Kimberly Chase: I look forward to our match at ARCADIA.
(A visibly bothered Colt looks towards Cynthia and towards the angry crowd for several moments before finally turning his attention back to Kimberly. He slowly extends his hand and shakes hands with her)
Danny Lawless: THERE YOU GO! WE HAVE IT! KIMBERLY CHASE HAS OFFICIALLY CHOSEN COLT MONTOYA AND THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP AT ARCADIA! WOOOOOOOOO! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE WORLD CUP HOLDER HAS CHOSEN! WHAT A WAY TO START THIS SHOW! LET’S GO!
(The photographers at ringside take pictures of Colt and Kimberly as Kimberly poses for it while Colt remains visibly uncomfortable)
Felix Mosby: Well, like it or not, Kimberly Chase had all the power in her hands tonight. She used it to create a celebration for herself, humiliate Cynthia Rose yet again, and ultimately choose the Champion she wishes to challenge in Colt Montoya! Despite everything, I’m sure it’ll be a great match!
Robbie V: Cynthia should have known better, so I can’t say I feel sorry for her one bit here, Felix. There’s nothing she nor anyone else can do but simply let it happen.
Felix Mosby: And keep in mind, now that Colt Montoya has been selected, it’s up to Allesandro Devastation, Emmanuelle, and Sweet Melody to now pick who they will be challenged by next Chapter for their Championships! That’s gonna be huge! A lot of big things going on, and it’s only gonna get bigger, but what a way to start things off! Don’t go anywhere, we’ll have our first action of the night when we return!
(Cynthia finally takes her leave as Colt looks on while Kimberly continues to pose before the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Chapter 29 returns from commercial)
(Never look back by Run The Jewels plays as Christopher Sabertooth appears with his back turned as a bright spotlight shines down on him. The entire arena lights up as he makes his way towards the ring.)
Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, under Neutral Rules…. First……..from Aberdeen, Washington…..weighing in at 210 pounds, he is "The Last Real Wrestler" CHRISTOPHEERRR SABEEERRRTOOOTHH!!!
Felix Mosby: There's a big fight feel in the air right now, partner, as Christopher Sabertooth makes his way to the stage. These are some of our biggest stars, and just at Cero Miedo, they were teaming together successfully as the three first champions of the singles titles in this company were together.
Robbie V: Right, some may argue how much we should link what Havoc and Sabertooth did, but at the end of the day, these are two very important figures in the history of Wrestleworld.
('I Fell' by Wicca Phase Springs Eternal plays as Arata Asakura arrives on the stage.)
Announcer: Last….from Osaka, Japan...weighing in at 220 pounds...He is the Shogun Champion! “The Self-Made Man” ARATAAAAA ASAKURAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robbie V: And when you talk about significant figures, you have to give due to the 2020 Client of the Year, an award I'm sure Sabertooth wished would have gone to him or the demon who had taken over him.
Felix Mosby: For sure, Arata is the first and only two-time singles champ, he is a man to be revered and envied by many.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: BROKEN TOOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SABERTOOTH SHOCKINGLY BREAKS OUT THE CORNER AND LANDS THE BROKEN TOOTH KNEE, KNOCKING ARATA ASAKURA OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THREE -KICKOUT!
Robbie V: This match almost ended in record time! What an insane start to this match up!
Felix Mosby: The former Shogun Champion now rolls over to the outside to regain his barrings as Sabertooth smiles from the ring, making a gesture towards Arata that it was that close to ending so quickly!
Robbie V: Arata isn't looking happy from the outside, but then even he breaks out in a smile and can't believe Sabertooth really almost at him that quickly and does a small little clap.
Felix Mosby: There's such a strange level of tension and camaraderie between these two rivals, it's hard to explain, as they've had fights all over the place over the years. Arata makes his way back in the ring, and they began to hold hands for the collar and elbow tie-up.
Robbie V: Neither man is getting much done budging the other, in what is a very clear sign out how close their battle for supremacy over Wrestleworld has always been. What an incredible display from these two wrestlers!
Felix Mosby: Sabertooth breaks it and tries slamming his elbow into the extended arm of Arata, and it connects!
Robbie V: in response, Arata tries to kick Sabertooth away from him! Pushing the man back with an almighty push!
Felix Mosby: But Sabertooth comes back to lock up once more! Both men are genuinely trying to prove themselves superior tonight! Sabertooth manages to push Arata into the corner, and starts pounding on him with flying fists!
Robbie V: Now he's stomping a mudhole! Wow! That ferocity from this man!
Felix Mosby: Arata catches one of Sabertooths kicks, and shoves it away as Sabertooth takes a tumble backwards and Arata gets up for the attack! Clothesline!
Robbie V: No, Sabertooths ducks under it and connects with a wild suplex! That was so beautiful! Pin attempt!
Referee: One! Two! Kickout!
Felix Mosby: Sabertooth making Arata expend energy doing a pin after that, this is when we remember that the little things matter partner!
Robbie V: For sure, partner, and maybe Sabertooth should have hooked the leg!
Felix Mosby: As Sabertooth tries to get Arata up, Arata show great signs of life by kneeing him in the stomach and fighting to get back in this match with fists to the face! Sabertooth Irish whips to the ropes, but Arata bounces off with a springboard Coffin Drop into Sabertooth!
Robbie V: Pinfall!
Referee: ONE!!!!!! Kickout!
Felix Mosby: Empathetic kick out by Sabertooth!
Robbie V: Sometimes it's a bit of mind games to kick out very quickly, getting your opponent to think how they can barely keep you down at all while you've come close to finishing a match yourself!
Felix Mosby: So true, these two wrestlers think on a whole other level and are always one step ahead of everyone else, I have no doubt they account for the small things in everything that they do! Both men are up again, and they're trading blows in the middle of the ring!
Robbie V: Thundering blows from both men, back and forth, showcasing some of the best strikes in the business! What a sight!
Felix Mosby: Arata is getting ahead of the striking game! He's landing blow after blow to the chin of Sabertooth!
Robbie V: This is pillar to post, he's about to get Sabertooth into the corner!
Felix Mosby: No! Sabertooth revises it at the end, sends Arata into the corner, and starts laying in strikes of his own! Uppercut to the chin! Arata tumbles out of the corner as Sabertooth allows it, and then follows it up by hitting him with a double knee to the back! And then Sabertooth does a Sabersault off the middle rope!
Robbie V: No! Arata gets those educated knees up! That had to hurt Sabertooth! What amazing reflexes from Arata!
Felix Mosby: Talk about two talents that have gotten to know each other very well inside that ring! Now Arata hits a Pele Kick on a rising Sabertooth and goes for another pinfall!
Referee: One!!!!! TWO!!! Kickout!
Robbie V: He'll have to do better than that to take out Sabertooth for good, but it was a series if you ask me!
Felix Mosby: Now Arata's got his hands clenched around Sabertooths waist after near mounting him, and seemingly is going for a deadly Deadlift German Suplex!
Robbie V: But Sabertooth isn't having it, hitting back with back elbows to the face of Arata! Watching these two do their work is reminiscent of seeing some of the greatest equally matched legends ducking it out! Like a human-sized King Kong trying to get Godzilla off his back!
Felix Mosby: I think many opinionated people would take exception to you referring to Kong and Godzilla as equals, but that shows just how emotional people can be over their favourite stars, as I'm sure many would swear up and down who is superior between these two men as Sabertooth breaks Arata's grip by forcing him to protect his head!
Robbie V: What fight in the heart of Sabertooth! He's showing tonight what determination gets you!
Felix Mosby: But Arata is not to be outdone, as he fights through the head damage to spear Sabertooth down!
Robbie V; Wow! If Havoc was still in him, I'm sure that would have knocked him right out with an out of body experience! Sabertooth might be all the way into the phantom zone! Arata hooks the leg!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!! KICKOUT!!!!
Felix Mosby: Wow! Arata’s already back on him, going for the Ayatsuri!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 ……….what’s this??????? He grabs the wrists again, AYATSURI AGAIN OH MY GODI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robbie V: HE ALWAYS PUTS SUCH A KICK INTO THAT MOVE, IT ALWAYS SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!! T-Kickout!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: That was close, but it was not enough to put away the warrior that is Christopher Sabertooth!
Robbie V: Sabertooth has been campaigning to have his stock rise in this company, and with performances like this, it's hard to deny the match! He's coming straight for the top of Wrestleworld!
Felix Mosby: Arata can't believe as he begins to pull on that golden hair of his!
Robbie V: Is it gold, or is it just blonde?
Felix Mosby: I-I leave me alone! He's the golden dragon! And he's going to Penalty Kick Sabertooth's head off so far that not even another dragon could find go catch it!
Robbie V: NO! Sabertooth dodges, and gets up to his feet!
Felix Mosby: And connects with the Torture rack spun into a Powerbomb Fold Over! What an amazing maneuver!!!!!! And now he's waiting, stalking, and ClimaX all over Arata's face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sabertooth plumps over Arata for the pin!
Referee: One!!!!!!!!!!!! Two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Th-kickout!
Robbie V: Sabertooth's ClimaX was not enough to wear Arata down, he's still able to continue! Somehow Arata is up first, and looks pissed! He's going to make sure Sabertooth gets the pill!
Felix Mosby: The Painkiller pill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Arata is out for blood, and goes to the top rope with adrenaline, GOLDEN DRAGON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robbie V: No Sabertooth rolls out of the way, and as Arata bounces off the mat hard, Sabertooth locks in the Touch of Gold Crossface! Arata's own submission move!
Felix Mosby: Arata's eyes are wide with shock, he can't believe he's locked into this one! He's doing everything he knows how to get out of it! Arata's in real pain here, and he might have to tap out to his own move! This is humiliating for an ending!
Robbie V: Arata won't accept it, just when you thought he was able to tap out, he manages to roll over their bodies and get his feet to the bottom rope and forces Sabertooth to break the hold from rope break!
Felix Mosby: It's Arata's move, so he knows best how to get out of it and what you have to watch out for when you have it on someone! Both men are on their backs as the crowd is going wild for everything they're putting into this context! These are two of the Wrestleworld favourites!
Robbie V: They've been just that damn good and part of our history, and this is a match that can go either way!
Felix Mosby: They're at each other's throats again as they both attempt to rise to their feet! Hard right blows from both men on their knees! Each man refusing to be the one that backs down or falls down! The pace only increases with each hit as they stoke the fire in each other's hearts of competitive drive!
Robbie V: The sparks are out of this world as they light each other up with fists that can turn stone to dust1 This is what it takes to be at the top of the world, folks! Study these men! I bet Jaywalker would have them sent to a lab and copied multiple times if he could!
Felix Mosby: Now they're on their feet, and butt heads mouthing off to one another in an extreme display of aggressiveness! They're both out to prove who is the better man, who is the best in Wrestleworld as a whole!
Robbie V: Sabertooth pushes Arata, and Arata comes back and runs his palm into Sabertooth's face and this match can easily get ugly right now partner! The testosterone is getting out of control!
Felix Mosby: I can't believe, they both had enough and went for Roaring Elbows that knock both men back to the ground! HOW! HOW DID THEY HAVE THE SAME IDEA!
Robbie V: It is said that when two athletes get into a zone, they can begin to sense each other's movements and synergize as a team, perhaps this is the adversarial version of that partner!
Felix Mosby: That sounds like something you must have heard of in a fiction TV show, but tonight it's very real as both men remain in lockstep with one another, neither man showing any weakness to the other! Though Sabertooth did get a real good clean hit at the start of the match, it almost ended before it began! Arata pulls in Sabertooth, tucks him for a tight suplex that slams Sabertooth into the mat!
Robbie V: And now Arata goes for the Sabersault! Dragonsault! I can't believe Arata has not also hit Sabertooth with his own move! He goes for the pin!
Referee: One! Kickout!
Felix Mosby: Arata can't believe it! Sabertooth responded to his attempt at gamesmanship by not letting him get a two count! This is beyond understanding!
Robbie V: Don't tug on Superman's cape! Some actions cause more issues than they're worth when you get on the nerves of a dangerous opponent! Sabertooth is getting pumped up as both men get to their feet and Arata strikes Sabertooth! Only for Sabertooth not to react to it and continue to get himself pumped up!
Felix Mosby: Arata goes for another strike, but Sabertooth blocks it and knocks him down to the mat with a huge right! And now it's Sabertooth who lands a flawless Pele Kick! What raw energy that came off from Sabertooth!
Robbie V: Steel sharpens steel, these two have been making the other better all night, and it's all coming to a head, I can feel it!
Felix Mosby: Both men kip-up, and then superkick each other into the next dimension!
Robbie V: Unbelievable!
Felix Mosby: They just aren't done! What can make men fight this hard!?? They're already getting back to their feet!
Robbie V: This is the competitive drive that creates legends, and both men are well on track towards that!
Felix Mosby: They're the peak of this industry and are willing to do whatever it takes as they both used the ropes to get back to a vertical base and just stare at one another with tense glares that would snap a knife in two if one tried to cut it!
Robbie V: Sabertooth with another ClimaX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: But Arata catches him and manages to switch into a devastating Powerbomb! And you can't be serious????!!!!
Robbie V: Arata is trying to turn him around to get in the Day of Reckoning??????
Felix Mosby: But Sabertooth isn't having it, he's fighting back and manages to free a leg and land a kick square in the nose of Arata! Arata's stunned by all the head damage, and Sabertooths sees it from his kneed down position, and he runs forward and jumps with a rising knee to the jaw of Arata! Arata has been rocked! '
Robbie V: Uh oh, Sabertooth's looking for something, something huge!
Felix Mosby: THE AWARD-WINNING MOVE, GIGA DRILL BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SABERTOOTH HAS JUST DESTROYED ARATA WITH THE MOST SPLENDID BRAINBUSTER IN THE BUSINESS TODAY! SABERTOOTH HAS THE LEGGED HOOKED!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Robbie V: IT'S OVER!
Referee: …………………….THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Never look back by Run The Jewels plays as a smiling Christopher Sabertooth is helped to his feet and has his arm raised.)
Announcer: The winner of this match by pinfall………...CHRISTOPHEERRR SABEEERRRTOOOTHH!!!
Felix Mosby: What an amazing contest with the result that is sure to shake the world of Wrestleworld for months to come, as Christopher Sabertooth has become one of the rare men who have defeated Arata in a straight one on one fight1
Robbie V: Sabertooth must feel real vindicated tonight, overcoming a lot of past self-doubt and criticisms of if he can hang in this business without Havoc. Let me tell you for sure, if you can defeat Arata Asakura, you can do anything in this industry!
(Christopher Sabertooth offers a hand to a visibly disappointed Arata Asakura)
Felix Mosby: Sabertooth now wanting to show no hard feelings between him and his ally as of late! A nice display of professionalism here out of him! They gave it their all!
(Arata makes it back to his feet and shakes Sabertooth’s hand as they say something to one another before Sabertooth nods and takes his leave while Arata remains in the ring; still visibly disappointed)
Robbie V: Definitely not the way I thought this would go, but a great match regardless. Though I certainly wouldn’t be shaking Sabertooth’s hand after taking the loss there.
(Arata looks around; still exhausted as the fans cheer him. Arata acknowledges the fans as he nods and starts to take his leave)
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly.
(Arata stops himself as he looks up at the titantron to see Animus with his mask on and in his normal attire as he seems to be in an area shrouded in darkness)
Felix Mosby: Woah, look at this!
Animus: Another defeat for our fallen hero… Tragic. You know, so many have pondered what exactly possessed Arata Asakura to suddenly pursue Animus again. Some believed our story came to an end back at By The Sword. Some truly believed that the so-called “Ace of Wrestleworld”, Arata Asakura, had once again overcome another obstacle; that he had conquered another demon in his path.
(Animus visibly smirks under his mask and makeup)
Animus: They believe that, Arata… But do you?
(An annoyed Arata looks on from the ring)
Animus: Because you supposedly vanquished me, and yet here you’ve been since losing that precious Shogun Championship of yours. Coming after me. Trying to end me. Trying to cut the proverbial “loose end”. Some might start to question your motives. So here’s my theory… Despite all the success you’ve had since Dreamworld, you can’t seem to get me out of your head. I’m still there in the darkest corners of your mind. I think that every step of the way since Dreamworld, I’ve been a tumor on you, growing and growing. And here’s the best part… I think you believe I’m the reason you lost your Shogun Championship.
(Arata begins yelling things from the ring without a microphone towards the titantron as Animus laughs)
Animus: What’s the matter, Arata? Seeing ghosts? Struggling to focus? Why’s that? Did I poison your mind when I humiliated you greater than anyone else ever has in front of your little family? Why else would the great Arata Asakura - face of the Shogun Division - finally walk away from the Shogun Championship to come after someone he supposedly vanquished? You know the things about spiders, Arata… When they capture their prey, they don’t always just eat them right away. You could even say that they torture them. They paralyze them, wrap them up, and they save them for later. And the prey stays there, waiting and waiting for the day the spider decides to eat.
(Animus closes a fist tightly as he looks deep into the camera)
Animus: You came after me trying to convince yourself that you are the hunter here. You’re not. You’ve always been the fly that’s just waiting to be eaten. I deceived you for nothing but my own enjoyment. You walked into my parlour, little fly, and I bit you at Dreamworld. And slowly but surely, my venom has spread through your body and brought you back to me. You take comfort in By The Sword. You take comfort in Cero Miedo. You’re an honorable man that fights an honorable way, Arata. Puroresu. Strong Style. Fighting spirit. You let those matches convince you that you can survive outside of that domain, but the truth is that when there is no distractions and you have no allies to help you, you will get devoured. When you’re all by yourself, you’re nothing more than a helpless little fly.
Arata Asakura (no mic): I’m done listening, Animus! Come out here if you want to finish this!
Animus: Oh, that’s just it, Arata. I don’t want to finish this. You do. I just want to torture my prey some more. Before the time comes to eat. You keep talking yourself into believing you’re the one on the hunt… But you’ve never left my parlour. You’ve always been here. You’ve always been trapped in my web. You just didn’t know it.
(Animus grins as he grabs the camera and shows the ring with Arata in it below him as he appears to be in the rafters above. The lights in the arena suddenly go out)
Felix Mosby: Woah, now what?! What’s going on?!
(The lights come back on as Animus is now behind Arata)
Robbie V: THE TRUST FALL!!!!! A VICIOUS BACKSTABBER CONNECTS ON ASAKURA!!! AND ANIMUS ISN’T FINISHED!! HE’S LAYING INTO ARATA!! ABSOLUTELY LAYING INTO HIM WITH AN ONSLAUGHT OF MERCILESS PUNCHES AND BOOTS!!!
(Officials start rushing out to the ring as Animus grabs a hold of Arata in a chokehold as blood starts running down the nose of Arata)
Felix Mosby: We’ve got some Officials out here trying to put a stop to it as Animus appears to have now taken Arata hostage! What is he… What’s that?
(Animus grabs a nearby cable hanging from above; seemingly attaching it to himself)
Felix Mosby: What is that? Is that how he got down here so quickly from the rafters?! He’s still got a hold of Arata as Officials are trying to storm the ring!
(Animus holds onto a battered Arata as the cable quickly pulls both men up into the rafters while the stunned Officials look on)
Robbie V: WHAT?! WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!
Felix Mosby: Almost like a spider, Animus has just literally taken Arata Asakura away and up into the darkness of the rafters above!! I can’t believe it! The Officials look baffled! I can’t imagine what he might have in mind, but hopefully no further harm comes to him as Officials are gonna start searching for Arata! He could be anywhere after getting taken up there! We’re gonna take a break, but don’t go anywhere!
(Officials frantically scramble, trying to figure out what’s going on as the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as an angry Jay Jones bursts through the LED doors and out to the stage; dressed in street clothes and carrying a led pipe)
Felix Mosby: Oh boy, things are about to get hostile again already here at Chapter 29! We heard all throughout these past 2 weeks that Jay Jones was going to be going after Jaywalker for what happened at Cero Miedo! We know this man is as dangerous as they come, so there’s no telling what he may have in mind here!
Robbie V: Good! Rightfully so! I hope this man literally cripples Jaywalker for what he did at Cero Miedo! We all saw it! In fact, let’s take a look at the CRIME that happened!
(A recap video plays; showing Jaywalker revealing his ankle injury was fake as he interfered in the Tag Team Match between Dampshaw and Pendragon versus Claudia and Jones; costing Claudia and Jones the match)
Felix Mosby: I mean, I can’t really argue that Jaywalker did, in fact, cost them the match…
Robbie V: Thank you! I’m glad you’ve finally come to your senses, Felix! Maybe you aren’t as dumb as you look after all!
Felix Mosby: However, what Jaywalker did isn’t even a fraction of all the power abuse Claudia has committed since Wrestleworld’s inception! In fact, you could say Jaywalker solely did it to give Claudia a taste of her own medicine!
Robbie V: Annnddd you’re already back to being an idiot. It was nice while it lasted. Just stop talking.
(Jay Jones grabs a microphone and quickly enters the ring as he swings the led pipe into a turnbuckle)
Jay Jones: JAYWALKER! I’M NOT HERE TO PLAY ANYMORE GAMES! I KNOW YOU’RE BACK THERE! I KNOW YOU’RE NOT HURT!
Felix Mosby: Jay Jones isn’t wasting a moment getting right to it…
Jay Jones: You’ve been nothing but a thorn in our side since day 1! And you have the balls to cost me MY match?! The last time you did that, I nearly crippled your old ass! This time I’m gonna finish the job! There’s not gonna be a match at ARCADIA, because I’m ending this right now! I’m gonna make sure you don’t even make it to ARCADIA! Come out here and face me like a man!
Robbie V: Absolutely! This is how you do it, Felix! Jay Jones isn’t letting Jaywalker disrespect him, and he’s especially not letting him disrespect Claudia Michaels!
Jay Jones: I know you’re here tonight, Jaywalker! Are you just gonna hide away in your Office like a little bitch, huh? Are you gonna hide behind a team of security? Gonna have an army come out here to escort me out of the arena? I thought you were some badass! You seemed to think you were a badass when you got involved in our match! If you wanna fight, then leave all the Director bullshit behind and FIGHT! Let’s do this! I will end you right here! RIGHT NOW!
(After several moments, Jaywalker calmly makes his way out to the stage in a suit with a microphone in hand)
Jay Jones: There you are.
Jaywalker: Here I am.
Jay Jones: Come on down to the ring. I’ve got something just for you.
(Jaywalker smirks)
Jaywalker: I appreciate that, JJ, but I think I’m fine where I am. I’m gonna politely decline.
Jay Jones: Of course you are. You’re nothing but a Goddamn COWARD!
Jaywalker: I wouldn’t say that. I didn’t get this successful and come this far by being a “coward”. I did it by picking and choosing my battles. I did it by doing business when it was necessary.
Jay Jones: What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Jaywalker: It means that when it all comes down to it, my target and my opponent is Claudia. Not you. I get it though. You’re some sort of “protege” to Claudia and she’s taken you under her wing and all that. But let’s be honest here, JJ… The truth is you’re nothing more to her than hired muscle. You’re just a goon in her eyes.
Jay Jones: I’ll show you goon as soon as you step inside this ring.
Jaywalker: See? She’s not even here tonight, but she knows that you’ll step up to bat for her, led pipe in hand. Ready to throw everything away to make yourself look good for her. I mean, did it ever occur to you that while you’ve been her “protege”, she hasn’t given you even one shot at the American Dream Championship? Not one?
(Jay Jones remains silent as he glares at Jaywalker from the ring)
Jaywalker: Exactly. Not one time did Claudia ever bother to give you an opportunity. That’s because she knew that you would be hoping for one this whole time. That’s what she does. She uses people. You’re not the first. Hell, she created an entire group specifically to make sure she held onto the American Dream Championship. SHE’S the one who needs to hide behind others, so don’t let her hide behind you. What I did at Cero Miedo was just business. I had to make an example out of her. Now as for you, I think you have all the potential in the world… But the path you’re going on right now, you’re not gonna get very far. Claudia hasn’t given you an opportunity, but me? I’m all about opportunities. So that’s why I’m out here right now. Not to fight. But to extend an opportunity to you.
Robbie V: Don’t let him fool you, Jones!
(Jay Jones thinks about it)
Jay Jones: … What kind of opportunity?
Jaywalker: Well, you see, we decided that at ARCADIA we would bring a special kind of match over to Book 2’s side of things. You may have heard of it. It’s called “Four Tribulations”. Each Architect is responsible for selecting a representative for it, and they, along with a fifth “wild card” of sorts, will duke it out in the Four Tribulations Match until one wins. And the winner of this contest will receive a Trophy of sorts called the Key of ARCADIA, as well as a Championship opportunity at Violent Ends after ARCADIA. Now as you know, Claudia isn’t here tonight, so instead I’ll decide for her. I think you’re just the man to represent the American Dream’s territory in that match.
(Jay Jones scoffs at it)
Jay Jones: You think that’s good enough? Claudia’s gonna select me for that match anyway!
Jaywalker: True… But this is about more than that, JJ. See, right now, you’re an accomplice of Claudia’s. Don’t think that I’ve forgotten what you did to me. Right now, you’re lucky to even still be a part of this company. With a snap of my fingers, I could suspend you or even fire you on the spot for what you’ve done. What I’m offering you is more than just a spot in a match, JJ. This is a “Get out of Jail Free” Card.
(Jay Jones remains silent as he seems to be thinking)
Jaywalker: And maybe right now you’re thinking that you’ll be fine as long as Claudia wins at ARCADIA. But she won’t. She’s going to lose, and she’s going to be gone when the smoke clears, and you’ll have no one to help you get out of all of this anymore. So let me make this clear… I’m not gonna stop you from continuing on this little crusade of yours. I’m not even gonna ban you from interfering in the match at ARCADIA. Hell, in case you haven’t noticed, I let you waltz in here despite knowing exactly what you were coming out here for. I’m giving you the chance to turn back while you still can. Cut your losses. Take the match. And in exchange, you will be spared. Cut your ties with Claudia and move on. You have no future under her wing, because she has no future period. She won’t be able to save you. She can’t even save herself. So what’s it gonna be? Yes? Or No?
(A visibly angry Jay Jones looks around; struggling with it as he thinks it over. He finally slowly drops the led pipe and keeps his back turned to Jaywalker as he seems to visibly nod his head)
Robbie V: Oh come on…
Jaywalker: Good. You made the right choice. I wish I could say the same for her.
(Jaywalker takes his leave as Jay Jones remains in the ring)
Felix Mosby: Well, there you have it! It seems as though business has won this battle tonight as Jay Jones has seemingly abandoned Claudia Michaels to pursue a huge opportunity in the Four Tribulations Match at ARCADIA!
Robbie V: This is beyond despicable! How can anyone root for Jaywalker by this point?! The man basically just gaslighted Jay Jones into that! He’s a criminal, and I can’t wait for Claudia to put him down and remove him as Director at ARCADIA! You just wait!
Felix Mosby: Well, anything is possible, but right now, things aren’t looking so well for Claudia Michaels! We’ll be back with more Chapter 29 action when we return!
(Jay Jones reluctantly exits the ring; still visibly distraught as the camera fades elsewhere)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts to Emmanuelle getting her bags ready as Chapter 29 returns from commercial)
???: Alright.
(Emmanuelle looks up to see a still sweaty Christopher Sabertooth in his ring gear with a smirk on his face)
Emmanuelle: Alright what?
Christopher Sabertooth: I wasn’t ready before. Am I now.
Emmanuelle: Is that so? And what makes you think that?
Christopher Sabertooth: You saw what I did at Cero Miedo. You saw what I just did out there. I beat Arata, same as you did. You need an opponent next Chapter. I’m ready.
(Emmanuelle steps up to Sabertooth with the Shogun Championship on her shoulder)
Emmanuelle: Let’s hope so. I don’t do second chances, so make it count and don’t waste my time.
(Sabertooth looks at the Shogun Championship as Emmanuelle takes her leave while Sabertooth looks on before the camera fades back to the ring)
(“Oh La La” by Run the Jewels plays throughout the Heaven’s Arena as Stephanie Matsuda comes through the LED doors with a smile on her face as the crowd fills the arena with cheers. She makes her way down the ramp wearing her usual dark blue top and black cargo pants as she confidently looks forward before entering the ring.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!! Introducing, first, from Tokyo, Japan… Weighing in at 132 lbs… She is “The War Queen”... STEPHANIIIIEEE MATTSSSUUUDAA!!!
Felix Mosby: Here she is! Straight out of a victory from Cero Miedo, the War Queen herself and the very first American Dream Champion, Stephanie Matsuda! She was part of the crushing and chaotic Campo de Batalla match and I think she is gunning for a second reign for the American Dream Championship!
Robbie V: I don’t know, Felix, it’s like picking the lesser evil if you want to know who to root for between her and Allesandro. But right now the crowd is loving her presence and they are certainly looking forward to this match!
("I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)" by The Dead Weather starts to play in the arena as Cynthia Rose makes her way through the LED doors and down the ramp side-by-side with Percy, and they are both wearing matching brown teddy bear t-shirts. She is waving to the crowd that she passes by and they continue to cheer her.)
Announcer: And her opponent… From Hickory, North Carolina… Weighing in at 110 lbs… She is “The Bell-to-Bell Tinkerbell”... CYNNNTHIAAA ROSSSEEE!!!
Felix Mosby: Look at that spirit! Look at that pride! You’d think a fast-rising star like Cynthia Rose would feel empty after losing something she worked so hard to earn, but no! Despite Kimberly Chase taking advantage of the situation, Cynthia Rose proves that she is not like her and will not let any loss ruin her day. She loses her chance at ARCADIA? Well after a great showing all-around I’m sure there will be plenty of spots for her!
Robbie V: Well, still, keep in mind there’s still a ton of bad apples here in Wrestleworld that will make sure that doesn’t happen to someone like Cynthia. These two have many things to prove and I can already tell this will be a match unlike any other!
(The referee signals for the two ladies to be ready as he calls for the bell and the match officially begins)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: Here they go as these two competitors immediately go in for a collar and elbow tie up! Both looking to prove something to themselves tonight! Stephanie breaks through it and catches Cynthia from behind with a waist lock! Cynthia with a standing switch for a waist lock of her own! Trying to lift Stephanie up for a potential suplex! No good! Stephanie blocks it and quickly counters into a Victory Roll!!
Robbie V: Not even a one count before Cynthia kicks out! Both women scrambling back to their feet! Stephanie is up and charges! Cynthia catches her with a deep armdrag! Stephanie scrambles to get back up to her feet! Cynthia catches her with another armdrag! Stephanie looks like she’s getting warn down now as she gets back up yet again and swings! Nobody’s home as Cynthia ducks under the forearm! Stephanie turns around! Side headlock takedown by Cynthia! She keeps the side headlock in on a now grounded Stephanie!
Felix Mosby: Stephanie is struggling! She manages to wrap her legs around the head of Cynthia! Cynthia contorts her body to escape the potential headscissors! She pops out of it and goes for a basement crossbody on Stephanie! Quick cover! Not even a one count! Both women scramble back to their feet! YAHTZEE!!!
Robbie V: No! The foot of Stephanie is caught by Cynthia to stop the Superkick! STEPHANIE TURNS IT INTO AN ENZUIGIRI THAT NAILS CYNTHIA!! She goes reeling into the ropes as Stephanie kips up! Cynthia gets momentum off the ropes! SHE CHARGES TOWARDS MATSUDA! MATSUDA CATCHES HER WITH THE LAST SURPRISE!! BIG SLINGBLADE CONNECTS!!
Felix Mosby: Matsuda looks fired up! She looks ready to pull something off her as she stalks her opponent! Cynthia is visibly struggling! She’s crawling towards the ropes! She looks dazed from that Slingblade as Stephanie looks to follow it up… STEPHANIE STARTS PICKING UP MOMENTUM! INCOMING!! BLUE TRIGGER!!! A HUGE BICYCLE KNEE CONNECTS TO THE SKULL OF CYNTHIA AGAINST THE ROPES!! SHE’S DOWN!! STEPHANIE GOES FOR THE IMMEDIATE COVER!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!!!!!......... THREE!!!!!
Robbie V: No! Foot on the ropes! Cynthia with a foot on the bottom rope there as the Official immediately points it out! She remains alive in this contest despite Stephanie’s efforts! Stephanie has no choice but to keep going! She looks like she still wants to put this one away as she drags Cynthia’s body over towards that nearby corner of the ring… Matsuda looks like she’s got something in mind here as she quickly climbs up to the top turnbuckle! She’s perched!! MATSUDA GOES FOR IT--450 SPLASH!!!
Felix Mosby: CYNTHIA MANAGES TO TURN HER BODY AND CATCHES THE INCOMING MATSUDA INSTEAD!! SHE’S GOT HER LEGS WRAPPED AROUND AS SHE LOCKS IN A TRIANGLE CHOKE!!! CYNTHIA WITH A BEAUTIFUL COUNTER THERE!! MATSUDA IS IN TROUBLE! SHE NEVER ANTICIPATED SOMETHING LIKE THAT! CYNTHIA CAUGHT HER BY SURPRISE AS SHE LOOKS TO SQUEEZE THE LIFE OUT OF HER OPPONENT NOW! MATSUDA IS DOING ALL SHE POSSIBLY CAN TO GET OUT OF THIS!! SHE’S PUTTING ALL THE ENERGY SHE HAS INTO GETTING OUT OF THIS!
Robbie V: She can’t seem to find the ropes! She’s quickly entering panic mode here! Matsuda is reaching a foot out, but can’t locate the ropes! She’s opting to try something else! Matsuda now using every ounce of power she has! She plants her feet… SLOWLY LIFTING CYNTHIA OFF THE CANVAS! SHE’S GOT HER UP! MATSUDA DISPLAYING HER STRENGTH HER AS SHE LIFTS CYNTHIA UP IN THE AIR! SHE DROPS CYNTHIA DOWN IN A MODIFIED POWERBOMB!! THE HOLD IS BROKEN!!
Felix Mosby: MATSUDA ISN’T DONE AS SHE MAKES CYNTHIA ROLL BACKWARDS AND TO HER KNEES!! BLUE TRIGGER!!! A SECOND POWERFUL BLUE TRIGGER NAILS CYNTHIA ROSE!!! Matsuda looks done with all of this!! She wants to end it here!! She grabs Cynthia! Percy is trying to coach his pupil from ringside, but I don’t think his words are gonna be enough to reach her! Matsuda drags a battered Cynthia up… SHE’S GOT HER IN POSITION FOR IT!! SLEEPER HOLD IS IN!! SHE’S GOT HER! BLASIAN SUPLEX!!!
Robbie V: NO--CYNTHIA SLIPS OUT OF THE SLEEPER AND COUNTERS WITH A VICTORY ROLL!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: MATSUDA KICKS OUT! Both women scrambling get to their feet!! They’re up!! YAHTZEE!!!
Robbie V: NO--IT’S CAUGHT AGAIN BY CYNTHIA!! MATSUDA WITH AN ENZUIGIRI!!
Felix Mosby: CYNTHIA SEES IT COMING THIS TIME AND DUCKS IT! SHE’S GOT BOTH LEGS OF MATSUDA!! WHEELBARROW SUPLEX CONNECTS!! Matsuda is in pain! She’s struggling to get up! Cynthia has a chance to turn this whole thing around! She has a huge chance to pull something off over the former American Dream Champ! She has to keep it up! Stephanie is struggling to get back up on her feet!
Robbie V: Stephanie is up as she walks right into another deep armdrag!! She’s exhausted! She’s struggling to get back up as she forces her way back up onto her feet! She swings at Cynthia! Nobody’s home as Cynthia catches her from behind! BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX CONNECTS!!! Cynthia can feel it! She has a chance to end this! Cynthia catches Matsuda with a waist lock! Dragging her up! She gets Stephanie back on her feet… FORCING HER FORWARD INTO THE CORNER!! LOOKING FOR CYNTHIA DOTH ROCK!!!!!
Felix Mosby: NO--KIMBERLY CHASE RUSHES DOWN TO THE RING AND MANAGES TO GRAB THE FOOT OF CYNTHIA TO STOP HER!! PERCY PULLS KIMBERLY AWAY!!
Robbie V: IT’S TOO LATE AS THAT STOPPED CYNTHIA! STEPHANIE WITH A STANDING SWITCH!! SLEEPER HOLD!!! SHE’S GOT HER!! DRAINING CYNTHIA!! BLASIAN SUPLEX!!!!!! IT CONNECTS TO PERFECTION AS MATSUDA IMMEDIATELY COVERS CYNTHIA!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!!!!!!......... THREE!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Stephanie Matsuda’s theme plays all throughout Heavens Arena as she celebrates her victory)
Announcer: The Winner of this contest by Pinfall…. STEPHANIE MAAAAATTTTSSSUUUDDAAAAA!!!!
Felix Mosby: Damn it! Kimberly Chase just can’t let it go, can she?! Why can’t she just move on! She already stole the World Cup! She already humiliated Cynthia earlier tonight! She’s done enough! This is absurd! Just leave the poor girl alone!
Robbie V: It seems like she can’t help herself by this point, but nonetheless, a big victory tonight for Stephanie Matsuda! A great back and forth contest by both women!
(Stephanie Matsuda takes her leave as Kimberly Chase makes her way up the ramp; laughing at Cynthia)
Felix Mosby: Absolutely despicable...
(A visibly upset Cynthia Rose is shown being consoled by Percy in a corner of the ring)
Felix Mosby: And as you can see there, a visibly distraught Cynthia Rose… I mean, you can only imagine what must be going through her mind after all that’s transpired starting at Cero Miedo. She essentially put her World Cup on the line and had it stolen from her. Then Kimberly Chase goes out of her way to humiliate her earlier tonight, and now this devastating loss to top it off… I can’t imagine how tough it’s been.
(Kimberly Chase is shown laughing on the stage)
Robbie V: Well Kimberly seems to be having a good time out of it, at least! That’s something!
Felix Mosby: Yeah…
(The crowd begins to loudly stir)
Felix Mosby: Wait, what?
(Colt Montoya suddenly makes his way out to the stage with a microphone in hand as a confused Kimberly Chase looks on. She attempts to walk up to Colt, only for Colt to ignore her as he walks down to the ring instead)
Robbie V: What’s this all about? Colt Montoya seems to be on his way to the ring…
Felix Mosby: I’m not so sure. Even Kimberly seems surprised by the European Champ’s actions…
(Colt enters the ring as Cynthia begins to leave)
Colt Montoya: No, Cynthia, stay in here. I wanted to say this to you.
Felix Mosby: What?
(Cynthia stops herself as she looks towards Colt)
Colt Montoya: I’ve been thinking all of this over since the night began. I wasn’t sure how I felt about any of this. I told myself that I’d just do what I’ve always done and do my job as the European Champion. Let the challengers come to me and take care of business…. But when I saw what Kim did to you before she chose me, I… I don’t know, something about it just didn’t sit right with me. In fact, it pissed me off. A lot.
(Colt looks towards a confused Kim on the stage)
Colt Montoya: And I realized that it wasn’t just about what happened tonight. That was just what made it all boil over. This started at Cero Miedo. I had my own business to handle, but I watched the match between you two. In fact, I followed everything that happened up to that match. When it was all said and done, I wanted to be happy for you, Kim. I really did. You helped me out when you first arrived here. You accomplished something huge. I should have been nothing but happy for you, but… The truth is, I was disgusted. I was disgusted with how you pulled all of it off. Disgusted with how you stole such a prestigious accolade from Cynthia after goading her manager into the match itself. I was disgusted by all of it, but tonight… You really set me off.
(Colt looks back at Cynthia)
Colt Montoya: But there’s nothing I can do about that. I can’t change the match at ARCADIA. I can’t have Kim give you back the World Cup and make things right. She’s the holder of the Cup and she chose the European Champion… But there was one thing I could do.
Robbie V: What’s he getting at…
Colt Montoya: See, like I said, I’m a fighting Champion. And I honestly believe, if anything, I should be taking on Cynthia Rose right now. Earlier tonight, that jackass hosting the ceremony told us that every Champion who wasn’t selected by the World Cup holder would put their Championship on the line next Chapter. So I decided I wanted to be a part of that. I went to Erik Vance, and I made it happen. So while ARCADIA may not be something I can change, next Chapter, I will put this European Championship on the line. And the opponent I’ve chosen is you, Cynthia.
Robbie V & Felix Mosby: WHAT?!
(A stunned Kimberly looks on from the stage; speechless)
Robbie V: You’ve got to be kidding me!
Colt Montoya: So? You up for it?
(Colt extends a hand to Cynthia)
Felix Mosby: I can’t believe it!
(Cynthia accepts as she shakes Colt’s hand while a furious Kimberly Chase starts screaming from the stage)
Robbie V: He can’t do this, right?! He wasn’t supposed to put his Title on the line! That’s not fair!
Felix Mosby: Well technically it’s not against any rule! Kim still has her match at ARCADIA regardless! But now there could be a different European Champion when that match comes around, and it could very well be Cynthia Rose! What a turn of events here!
(Colt Montoya takes his leave; ignoring Cynthia as she pleads with him while the camera fades elsewhere)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring where Jaydayne Pendragon is shown standing with a microphone in hand as Chapter 29 returns from commercial)
Jaydayne Pendragon: Welcome, everyone. For some time now, I’ve been able to contemplate a lot of things regarding the Shogun Division. I truly believe that coming to Wrestleworld to take on the responsibility as the Shogun Architect is something that has helped me to grow in a lot of ways. I’ve dealt with a number of obstacles, and perhaps none have been greater than the man who happens to be the very reason that I am out here before you all. So before I continue, I would like to bring him out here. Please welcome Reginald Dampshaw III.
(Reginald Dampshaw III’s theme plays all throughout Heavens Arena as he makes his way out to the stage in a suit with a smirk on his face)
Felix Mosby: I’m not sure what this could all be about, but it’s clear that something happens to be on the mind of the Shogun Architect! I mean, he’s certainly telling the truth when he says that Dampshaw has been quite an obstacle for him as an Architect! Those two have been through quite a bit together since Dampshaw arrived here!
(Dampshaw makes his way down to the ring as Jaydayne looks on)
Robbie V: Yeah, most notably when they were aided by Jaywalker in stealing a match from Jay Jones and Claudia Michaels back at Cero Miedo! I’m not gonna let that go!
Felix Mosby: Well whether you like it or not, they did work as a unit and did come out with the win regardless! And now it seems like they may be taking a new step here tonight!
(Dampshaw’s theme fades out as he enters the ring to join Jaydayne)
Jaydayne Pendragon: Thank you for joining me out here, Reginald. I know you’re unsure of why exactly I brought you out here, and I imagine that you haven’t had much patience for knowing why, based on your social media. I assure you that this will be worth your time.
(Dampshaw nods as Jaydayne continues)
Jaydayne Pendragon: I think that it goes without saying that you and I have been through much since you came to Wrestleworld. In fact, the very moment you showed up, you were a problem for me. You and I have always had our vast differences. You have always done things your own way and refused to abide by anything else. Throughout all of these months, I have seen you challenge for the Shogun Championship, I have suspended you, I have removed you from the premises, I have gotten in your face on multiple occasions. But at some point, you began to find a way to be on the same page with me. There has never been a doubt in my mind that you are a talented individual. I believe that with more time, you could be one of the best in this company and a Champion.
(Pendragon looks up towards the ARCADIA sign above as Dampshaw sees it as well and grins)
Jaydayne Pendragon: That is why I brought you here. I wanted to discuss your future. I wanted to set you on the correct path so that you can truly live up to that potential. If you and I could find a way to see eye to eye, then I believe the sky is the limit for you. So I look out towards ARCADIA.
(Dampshaw nods)
Jaydayne Pendragon: And I see an opportunity for you. One that I believe you will no doubt capitalize on. You have matured much throughout this time, and I believe this is yours for the taking. Earlier tonight, Jaywalker told the world that at ARCADIA there will be a certain match. The Four Tribulations Match, with the winner getting the Key of ARCADIA Trophy. Each Architect is to choose a representative in that contest, and I believe that I have found my representative in you.
Felix Mosby: Wow, what a show of confidence from Pendragon!
Jaydayne Pendragon: I believed in you to be a Captain for the Shogun Division at War of the Worlds, but you were not ready yet. I believe you are ready now. I truly think that your time has come. I want you to represent the Shogun Territory. I want you to capture the Key of ARCADIA. I believe in you, Dampshaw.
(Jaydayne extends a hand to Dampshaw)
Robbie V: Well I can safely say I never thought I’d see this much confidence in Dampshaw from Pendragon.
Felix Mosby: What a huge opportunity for him!
(Dampshaw mouths something to Jaydayne before shaking his hand)
Felix Mosby: And there you have it! Just like that, we have a second competitor in the Four Tribulations Match! Congratulations to Dampshaw!
(Jaydayne nods and congratulations Dampshaw before taking his leave)
Robbie V: Yeah, I suppose even--
Felix Mosby: DAMPSHAW PULLS JAYDAYNE BACK?! HE’S GOT HIM--THE FAMILY THRONE?!!!! WHAT?! WHY DID HE DO THAT?!
(The crowd boos as a visibly infuriated Dampshaw paces around the ring, saying something to himself)
Robbie V: Dampshaw just laid out the Shogun Architect! I can’t believe it!
(Dampshaw grabs the microphone)
Reginald Dampshaw III: You… You think THIS is what I want?! Another side quest for you to throw me into?! Another task to go off and do while you continue to be a thorn in my side?! You think this is what I want, Pendragon?! WELL THE ANSWER IS NO! HELL NO! I WON’T BE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE!
(Dampshaw starts stomping into a downed Jaydayne)
Reginald Dampshaw III: I WON’T BE YOUR LITTLE ALLY! I’M NOT YOUR FRIEND! I’M NOT YOUR BOY!
(Dampshaw gets down in Jaydayne’s face)
Reginald Dampshaw III: There’s only ONE thing I am to you! Only ONE thing I want to be! YOUR ENEMY! YOUR OPPONENT!
(Dampshaw points up at the ARCADIA sign)
Reginald Dampshaw III: AT ARCADIA! SO MAKE IT HAPPEN, PENDRAGON! I’M NOT WAITING ANY LONGER! I’M GONNA MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Felix Mosby: DAMPSHAW IS LAYING INTO PENDRAGON WITH THAT MICROPHONE NOW!! AN UNRELENTING ASSAULT AS HE BATTERS THE SHOGUN ARCHITECT!!! DAMPSHAW HAS ABSOLUTELY SNAPPED!! HE’S LOST HIS MIND AS HE DECLINES THE FOUR TRIBULATIONS MATCH OFFER AND DEMANDS A MATCH WITH PENDRAGON INSTEAD! HE’S GONE MAD!
(Security finally storms the ring and pulls a furious Dampshaw off of Jaydayne)
Reginald Dampshaw III (no mic): MAKE IT HAPPEN, PENDRAGON! MAKE IT HAPPEN!
(Security escorts Dampshaw away as Officials check on Jaydayne)
Robbie V: Now that’s more like it!
Felix Mosby: What a twisted turn of events! Dampshaw has made his wishes clear! And has done so in an absolutely reprehensible way by assaulting the Shogun Architect in front of the world! We don’t know what will come of this, but it’s clear these two men are far from seeing eye to eye after all! That may have been wishful thinking on Jaydayne’s part and it just backfired on him!
(Jaydayne continues to be checked on as Dampshaw is dragged away, still yelling while the camera fades elsewhere)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts to Drake & Jones in their Office as Chapter 29 returns from commercial)
Drake Jaeger: Yeah, but like, where is it?
Tiberius Jones: I don’t know, nobody knows.
Drake Jaeger: So how the hell do we go to ARCADIA if nobody knows where it is?
Tiberius Jones: Look, man, I just--
(Drake & Jones stop talking as they look up at Hana Nakajima and April Song, holding the Campeonatos de Parejas)
Drake Jaeger: Can we help you?
April Song: What, no congratulations to the new Champs?
Tiberius Jones: Oh yeah, congrats.
(April and Hana chuckle as they shake their heads)
Hana Nakajima: Typical.
Drake Jaeger: You speak English?
Tiberius Jones: What’s typical?
April Song: Yet again no one giving us the respect we deserve as the Campeonatos de Parejas. Not even the Architects for the Titles themselves.
Tiberius Jones: Hey, we’re the reason you got a shot at the Titles, remember? If anything you should be thanking US.
Hana Nakajima: Thanking you? For what? Waiting that long to give us a shot we earned a long time ago? Forcing us to put our entire team on the line?
Drake Jaeger: Exactly, you’re welcome. Was that so hard?
April Song: We’re not here to waste our breath with you idiots.
Tiberius Jones: Then why are you here?
Hana Nakajima: We need challengers next Chapter.
Drake Jaeger: Mhm, and who do you have in mind… Do we even have other tag teams by this point?
Hana Nakajima: You two.
(Drake and Tiberius look at one another before looking up at Sweet Melody)
Drake Jaeger: Wait, us? Like, us two? We challenge you? Can we do that? Is that allowed?
Tiberius Jones: Pretty sure we already wasted our second chance thing on Teddy and his furry friend.
April Song: Apparently you can challenge again under these circumstances. You aren’t challenging us, we’re inviting you to challenge us. It’s by our choice, not yours. All you have to do is accept.
Drake Jaeger: Are you kidding me? Hell yes! Let’s take back the Titles!
Tiberius Jones: Sure, I’m in.
Hana Nakajima: Good. We’ll be sure to repay you for all the work you’ve done.
(Sweet Melody begin to take their leave before they’re stopped by an angry Kimberly Chase)
Kimberly Chase: That son of a bitch! He has no right! He shouldn’t be allowed to put his Title on the line! We need to teach him a lesson tonight! We need to talk strategy for our match tonight! We--
(Sweet Melody move on; ignoring Kimberly as she looks on)
Kimberly Chase: Where are you going? Come back! We need to talk!
(Chase goes after Sweet Melody as the camera fades back to the ring)
(“Perfect Strangers” by Dimmu Borgir begins to play throughout the Heaven’s Arena as Devon Slayton marches forward with a focused look on his face, looking around at the crowd giving him a mixed reaction.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!! Introducing, first, from Tokyo, Japan… Weighing in at 254 lbs… He is “The Ripper”... DEVONNNN SLAYYYTONNN!!!
Felix Mosby: Devon Slayton had an incredible showing at Cero Miedo when he faced off against Stark but he seems to be having quite a time making a name for himself after a handful of his matches have been open ended because of distractions and disqualifications. What a promising athlete who finds himself in a tough disadvantage!
Robbie V: This might be a good time to finally find his footing in this company as he faces one fierce competitor who will make her Wrestleworld debut tonight! And joining us here in the Sky Booth is the one and only... Stark! Now I trust that you don’t have any tricks right now that you’d try to pull?
Stark: Me? Nah! I’m just here to watch and observe and enjoy the match of Devon Slayton… Despite all that happened at Cero Miedo, that is…
(The lights in the arena dim as the catchy mid-nineties opening riff of “I’m Just A Girl” hits throughout the Heaven’s Arena. The Titantron lights up with a platinum crown in the middle of the tron flashing off and on as Victoria Strader steps out from behind the curtain to a chorus of cheers and some boos, and she takes it in.)
Announcer: And his opponent… Making her way to the ring… From Redwood City, California by way of London, Ontario Canada… Weighing in at 145 lbs… She is known as the future Queen of the Strader family… VICTORIIIIAAA STRAAADERRR!!!
Felix Mosby: Devon Slayton may have a problem in his hands tonight as he faces a rising star in Victoria Strader. Her uncle John Nash Strader is over at DOMINION making a name for himself and if this association is anything to go by, I’d say we’re lucky to have someone like Victoria to potentially dominate and rise up the ranks here in the Book 2 Chapters.
Robbie V: We’ve seen generational stars. We’ve seen the spirit of this sport passed down by blood. We’ve seen multiple prodigies, and that includes Devon Slayton himself… But Victoria is here to prove that she is unlike any other.
(Both competitors nood at each other, as if looking forward to starting the match. The referee calls for the bell to begin.)
(DING! DING! DING!)\
Felix Mosby: And this match is underway! Devon Slayton and Victoria Strader are circling around! Devon Slayton swings a right hand but Victoria Strader dodges it!
Robbie V: And Victoria Strader comes up with a knee attack towards Devon Slayton's midsection! Victoria Strader comes up with a Knife Edge-Chop!
Stark: I think Victoria Strader is a good wrestler, but I don't know if she can beat the one and the only Devon Slayton!
Felix Mosby: Victoria Strader hits an elbow to Devon Slayton as we speak! Victoria with another Knife Edge-Chop! No! Devon Slayton dodges it!
Robbie V: And now Devon Slayton turns her around and he comes up with a right hand! Victoria Strader is down!
Stark: Told you all that Devon Slayton is too great! Nobody should mess with him!
Robbie V: But you and Nas did!
Felix Mosby: Devon Slayton has Victoria Strader up on her feet and Devon Slayton hits an elbow! He continues his offense with a kick right to the midsection! And Devon Slayton sends Victoria Strader to the corner!
Robbie V: Devon Slayton running towards Victoria Strader and he hits her with a corner clothesline!
Stark: Poor girl….
Felix Mosby: Devon Slayton drags Victoria Strader to the center of the ring! Devon lifts her up and German Suplex connects!
Robbie V: No! Victoria Strader is able to land on her feet! Victoria Strader comes up with a running elbow! But Devon Slayton dodges it!
Stark: What an almighty!
Felix Mosby: And this time around the German Suplex from Devon Slayton is connected! Devon Slayton comes up with the cover as he hooks the legs!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!
Robbie V: And Victoria Strader kicks out at two! Now Devon Slayton has her up on her feet BUT VICTORIA STRADER COMES UP WITH A DDT!
Stark: That was surprising!
Felix Mosby: And now Victoria Strader is running to the ropes and LIONSAULT CONNECTS! Victoria Strader comes up with the cover now!
Referee: ONE!!!!...TWO!!!!
Robbie V: And Victoria Strader kicks out at two!
Stark: I already said that Victoria Strader is a good wrestler but it will take so much more to beat Devon Slayton! The guy is insane!
Felix Mosby: Both of them are great wrestlers, that's for sure! Victoria Strader has Devon Slayton up on his feet and she sends Devon Slayton to the corner! And now Victoria Strader hits him up with a Stinger Splash!
Robbie V: Victoria Strader doesn't stop right there as she hits Devon Slayton with a right hand!
Stark: You have to use everything you have to beat Devon Slayton!
Felix Mosby: That's for sure! Now Victoria Strader is dragging Devon Slayton to the center of the ring but Devon Slayton shoves her! AND HE HITS AN ENZUIGIRI RIGHT AWAY!
Robbie V: That might leave a mark!
Stark: And he's going for a cover immediately!
Referee: ONE!!!!.... TWO!!!!
Felix Mosby: And Victoria Strader kicks out at two! Devon Slayton has her up on her feet and he hits an European Uppercut!
Robbie V: But Victoria Strader responds with a right hand! Devon Slayton comes up with a right hand of his own! And Victoria Strader hits Devon Slayton with a Knife Edge-Chop right across to the chest!
Stark: Victoria Strader is really going toe to toe with Devon Slayton!
Felix Mosby: They're using everything they have to get the upper hand on the other! Now I think Devon Slayton is getting the upper hand! He sends Victoria Strader to the ropes!
Robbie V: But Victoria Strader stops herself on the ropes! Devon Slayton is running towards her and coming up with a clothesline! But Victoria Strader pulls off the ropes! And Devon Slayton is out of the ring!
Stark: I can't believe it that Devon Slayton would fall into such a trap like that!
Felix Mosby: But Devon Slayton is up on his feet right away AND VICTORIA STRADER DOESN'T GIVE HIM A BREAK AS SHE HITS A SUICIDE DIVE RIGHT AWAY! VICTORIA STRADER IS UP ON HER FEET IMMEDIATELY! SHE'S LIVING THE MOMENT!
Robbie V: Now she stomps Devon Slayton right in the midsection! Victoria Strader is down on one knee and she hits Devon Slayton on the face right away!
Felix Mosby: Victoria Strader comes up with another hand but Devon Slayton blocks it! Devon Slayton pushing Victoria Strader with his knees!
Robbie V: And Devon Slayton gets up on his feet as soon as possible! But Victoria Strader is coming up with a right hand!
Stark: But Devon Slayton manages to avoid it! Such a reflection! He's a superhuman after all!
Felix Mosby: AND DEVON SLAYTON HITS A GERMAN SUPLEX TO VICTORIA STRADER ON THE FLOOR! THAT WAS NASTY!
Robbie V: And Devon Slayton isn't giving her a break! Devon just has her back to the ring!
Stark: Devon Slayton is always ruthless! You have to believe it!
Robbie V: Are you being sarcastic?
Stark: Whatever works for you!
Felix Mosby: Back in the ring, Devon Slayton has Victoria Strader up on her feet right away! AND DEVON SLAYTON HITS HER WITH A HEADBUTT!
Robbie V: Victoria Strader is down and Devon Slayton is running to the ropes! He's bouncing back and he hits a Diving Leg Drop!
Stark: What?! No! Victoria Strader managed to roll out of the way in the last second! Devon Slayton doesn't hit anyone! Damn!
Felix Mosby: Victoria Strader is back to her while Devon Slayton is in the seated position! AND VICTORIA STRADER HITS DEVON SLAYTON WITH A PENALTY KICK RIGHT ACROSS OF HIS CHEST! DEVON SLAYTON IS DOWN ON THE CANVAS! BUT VICTORIA STRADER CONTINUES HER OFFENSE WITH A DOUBLE KNEES LANDS ON DEVON SLAYTON'S FACE! VICTORIA STRADER COMES UP WITH THE COVER AS SHE HOOKS THE LEGS!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!
Robbie V: And Devon Slayton kicks out at two! Victoria Strader comes up on her feet right away and has Devon Slayton on his feet as well! Victoria Strader runs to the ropes and she manages to hit a Crossbody!
Stark: BUT LOOK AT THAT! DEVON SLAYTON MANAGES TO CATCH HER! I KNOW DEVON SLAYTON GOING TO FIGURE OUT SOMETHING TO COUNTER HER MOVES!
Felix Mosby: NO! SOMEHOW VICTORIA STRADER MANAGES TO HIT A HURRICANRANA TO DEVON SLAYTON! UNBELIEVABLE!
Robbie V: DEVON SLAYTON BACKS TO HIS FEET IMMEDIATELY AND RUNNING TOWARDS STRADER! BUT SHE HITS THE DEAD PILOT ON SLAYTON! VICTORIA STRADER COMES UP WITH THE COVER AS SHE HOOKS THE LEGS!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!....THREE!!!!
Stark: NO! DEVON SLAYTON MANAGES TO KICK OUT AT TWO! THE GREAT SLAYTON HAS ESCAPED FROM THE DEATH ONCE AGAIN! HE'S TRULY OUR SAVIOR! OUR HOPES AND DREAM!
Felix Mosby: Victoria Strader has him up on his feet right away! Victoria Strader running to the ropes and she manages to hit a shoulder block!
Robbie V: But Devon Slayton is up on his feet right away! But so is Victoria Strader! And Victoria Strader hits him with a Dropkick! Devon Slayton going back down!
Stark: And Victoria Strader running to the ropes! LIONSAULT CONNECTS! MY GOD! SHE COMES UP WITH THE COVER!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!
Felix Mosby: AND ONCE AGAIN, DEVON SLAYTON MANAGES TO KICK OUT AT TWO!
Robbie V: Now look at that! Victoria Strader is questioning the referee's decision!
Stark: She should take a lesson from me! I had a hard time going up against him!
Felix Mosby: Victoria Strader has Devon Slayton up on his feet BUT DEVON SURPRISED HER WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX!
Robbie V: AND DEVON SLAYTON FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A RUNNING STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS! DEVON SLAYTON COMES UP WITH THE COVER AS HE HOOKS THE LEGS!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!....THREE!!!!
Stark: WHAT THE HELL! VICTORIA STRADER KICKS OUT AT TWO! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!
Felix Mosby: VICTORIA STRADER STILL SHOWING HER WILL TO FIGHT!
Robbie V: But I don't think Devon Slayton is going to stop either! FIGURE FOUR LEG-LOCKS LOCK-IN RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! VICTORIA STRADER IS TRAPPED!
Stark: This is for the first time that Devon Slayton is using a submission move in this match! He is using his brain cells finally!
Felix Mosby: VICTORIA STRADER IS SCREAMING IN PAIN! DEVON SLAYTON IS TRYING TO WIN WITH A SUBMISSION MOVE RIGHT NOW!
Robbie V: Victoria Strader is punching Devon Slayton's knees to escape but speaking of my experience as a former wrestler, it wouldn't work!
Stark: For once I agree with you, Robbie! Beside this is Devon Slayton that we're talking about!
Felix Mosby: Devon Slayton keeps her in the middle of the ring as Victoria Strader hasn't even been able to move yet! Victoria Strader is helpless right now!
Robbie V: Hold up! Devon Slayton is standing up! What on earth is he thinking?!
Stark: I think he wants to switch to Sharpshooter! AND VICTORIA STRADER COMES UP WITH AN INSIDE CRADLE!
Referee: ONE!!!!....TWO!!!!
Felix Mosby: And Devon Slayton manages to kick out at two!
Robbie V: He had a perfect Figure Four Leg Lock! Why did he change it up!
Stark: That was a stupid decision indeed! What an idiot! I can't believe I was fighting the same guy at Cero Miedo!
Felix Mosby: I think….
(One of the Wrestleworld backstage staff comes up to Felix Mosby and Robbie V at the Sky Booth and he mutters something, as if passing along urgent information, while Stark is still paying full attention to the match. The Wrestleworld staff then takes his leave from the Sky Booth.)
Robbie V: Is this some kind of a joke? This is some horrible timing considering Victoria’s match right now...
Felix Mosby: I don’t think it is... Ladies and gentlemen, as this match is happening... we regretfully inform that --
Stark: -- Oh! Hey! I didn't know we have a mic here!
Felix Mosby: Wait, what are you doing?!
(Stark takes off his headset as he begins to speak)
Stark: HEY DEVON! Look at me and listen to me! Let me give you applause for your performance today! You're doing great!
Devon Slayton (w/o mic): Shut up! Just come down to the ring and fight me!
Referee (w/o mic): I'm sorry Sir! Do not disturb the match, Sir!
Stark: Oh, I'm sorry to interrupt you! Please do continue your match!
Felix Mosby: Devon Slayton turns around and shakes his head….WAIT A MINUTE! NAS JUST HITS ETHER CLASSIC YAKUZA KICK RIGHT INTO DEVON SLAYTON'S FACE! WHAT THE HELL?! THE REFEREE DIDN'T EVEN SEE IT AS HE WAS TELLING STARK TO NOT DISTURB THE MATCH! THIS IS GONNA END BADLY FOR DEVON SLAYTON!
Robbie V: Tell me this is part of your plan, Stark?
Stark: Yes of course. Now Gentlemen, let me go back to backstage in peace. Been a pleasure to commentate this match with you two!
(Stark removes his headset and he leaves the commentary booth)
Felix Mosby: Victoria isn’t having it as she gets in Nas’ face! They are having a verbal spat in the middle of the ring! As much as Victoria wants a win, she isn’t letting anyone ruin her very first match here on Wrestleworld!
Robbie V: Well it looks like she has succeeded in intimidating Nas… He is backing off. He has that disrespectful smirk on his face, but he’d be smart to back away as Devon Slayton is getting back up and this could easily turn into a 2-on-1 situation! Victoria immediately turns to Devon Slayton! The referee is back in the ring! It’s time to finish this!
Felix Mosby: WAIT!! NAS LAUNCHES VICTORIA STRADER ONTO DEVON SLAYTON!! HE NAILS HER WITH A DROPKICK RIGHT TO HER BACK!! WHO DOES THIS MAN THINK HE IS?! THE REFEREE IS RIGHT THERE!! NAS QUICKLY ESCAPED FROM THE RING THROUGH THE CROWD AS THE REFEREE CALLS TO END THE MATCH!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Announcer: Here’s the winner by Disqualification…. VICTORIA… STRADDEERR!!!!
("Just A Girl" by No Doubt hits the speaker as Victoria Strader gets up on her feet, confused at what just took place. A pissed off Devon Slayton storms out to the crowd to look for Nas)
Felix Mosby: WHAT? Congratulations to Victoria on her debut match but she does NOT look very pleased being caught in the middle of this war. That was just foul play, and it spoiled what could have been a promising contest between the two, just like in Cero Miedo, but this time Nas and Stark have made it their mission to screw him over! Not that I’m surprised but come on! This could have gone a completely different way, and I’m sure Devon Slayton will soon give them a piece of his mind! This is just unacceptable!
(Victoria Strader’s hand is raised by the referee as she reluctantly celebrates her win. A Wrestleworld staff from backstage approaches her, the same one from the Sky Booth. The crowd’s cheering halted as the camera focuses on Victoria in the middle of the ring with the two officials.)
Robbie V: This has been an eventful match to say the least… We’ve had some bad news and now some horrible news, which they are letting Victoria Strader become aware as we speak.
(Victoria pauses her celebration as she seems to be confused and taken aback by the information. Victoria leans on the rope as she nods, looking shocked.)
Felix Mosby: We’ve received news from backstage that Scott Nash Strader, Victoria’s grandfather just passed away. This was going to be a proud moment for Victoria Strader until this. Hopefully, we will get more updates on her social media.
Robbie V: Deep condolences on behalf of Wrestleworld….
(Victoria Strader begins to walk backstage as the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring that has now been decorated with red carpeting and a podium with a microphone that has a Machina Productions logo on it)
(Layne Driver’s theme plays all throughout Heavens Arena as he makes his way out to the stage in his regular attire and down towards the ring; still visibly bandaged but smiling)
Felix Mosby: Well, you wanna talk about rough nights… I don’t think anyone had a rougher night than this man, Layne Driver! He competed in an absolutely brutal and barbaric contest known as the Campo de Batalla and through a series of unfortunate circumstances, found himself completely outnumbered 3 to 1 by his opponents! He was battered! He was brutalized! And he was ultimately defeated!
Robbie V: We should be commending this man for his courage to take on all 3 opponents at the same time by himself after his teammates abandoned him! Layne was nothing short of a martyr, and besides, it’s not like it was all for naught! He still made headlines later on when he put Scott Oasis in his place! Can’t forget that!
(Layne’s theme fades out as he steps up to the podium and clears his throat)
Layne Driver: Thank you for your time, everyone. I understand that there is a lot to go through here. There’s plenty to unravel coming off the heels of Cero Miedo, where I unfortunately was unsuccessful in my ultimate goal of stopping the likes of Stephanie Matsuda, Christopher Sabertooth, and Arata Asakura from continuing to stain this great company. And with them still running amuck, as well as others, I felt it was my place to step up and address it all and what lies ahead in the future.
(Layne pulls out some notes as he looks over them before continuing)
Layne Driver: Now right off the bat, I’ll get this out of the way. A lot of people have hassled me over this subject ever since Cero Miedo. I was involved in an altercation with a man named Scott Oasis, who was essentially representing another company that I won’t bother naming right now. I believed I went out there to do the correct thing that no one else here has the guts to do. I put him in his place and made it clear that we don’t want anymore toxins from his company around Wrestleworld. I believe his company is an asylum run by inmates with overinflated egos and their toxicity simply has no place in this utopian society that we could have if we could simply get rid of the cancers still here. Of course, knowing all of this is what set Scott Oasis off and caused him to assault me. I’d like to make it clear that I will not be pressing charges, and I have no ill will against Scott either as I know being that way is simply in the nature of him and his company. I certainly will not be forming some crusade and heading the way of that company as I have absolutely no desire to ever be anywhere near it, as the rest of you should feel as well. I just hope the humiliation Scott Oasis felt when I struck him down was enough to make him see clearly and perhaps help him properly run that company and to understand the message that he and his people don’t belong here in Wrestleworld. That is all I will say about that.
(Layne checks his notes again)
Layne Driver: Now onto actual important matters… Cero Miedo was a very eye-opening night for me to say the least. Heading into it, I believed that I had found at least a couple of kindred spirits in two men known as Animus and Allesandro Devastation. I believed that they too were committed to making Wrestleworld a better place as I have been. Unfortunately, as the match progressed, it became abundantly clear that was not the case. I’d like to make something very clear… The physical pain I went through - that fades with time. That heals. The psychological pain is what truly scarred me in that Campo de Batalla. The emotional trauma that I endured when I witnessed Animus flee from the match and then watched as Allesandro abandoned me. That is something I will never forget. I realized that this problem in Wrestleworld is much bigger than I ever thought. It’s something that requires drastic measures, in fact. I realized that there are very few here who understand how this company should function. I realized that there are many who don’t know Loyalty. So I am hereby going to change things. And to start that, I will need something to make it impossible for this entire company and its Faithful to not hear my voice. I need a soapbox to stand upon and let you all know until you get it through your heads that this company NEEDS Loyalty. It NEEDS Layne Driver. I need that platform, and the only way to get it is by taking the American Dream Championship.
(Layne looks towards the stage)
Layne Driver: Earlier tonight, it was announced that every Champion not selected by Kimberly Chase would put their Championship on the line next Chapter. In fact, Allesandro Devastation publicly made an open challenge after becoming American Dream Champion, so I am here to take him up on that. I challenge Allesandro for the American Dream Championship next week!
(Allesandro Devastation’s theme immediately plays loudly throughout Heavens Arena as he makes his way out to the stage and down to the ring with a microphone in hand and the American Dream Championship on his right shoulder)
Allesandro Devastation: I’m gonna make one thing perfectly clear to you…
(Allesandro’s theme fades out as he doesn’t hesitate to step inside the ring and stare down with Layne)
Allesandro Devastation: WE didn’t lose anything at Cero Miedo. YOU lost. You people didn’t do your job, and that was to make sure that the American Dream Champion - your leader - was the one to take out all three of our opponents. You people failed me. I walked away because you had already lost the match and I wasn’t about to be a part of failure. And now after all of that you have the audacity to come out here and demand a Title shot? You don’t deserve to breathe the same air as me, let alone stand in the same ring as me for my American Dream Championship. And if you think--
???: Woah, hold on there…
(Allesandro and Layne look on as Stephanie Matsuda makes her way down to the ring with a microphone in hand as the crowd cheers)
Stephanie Matsuda: Allesandro, I think you’ve been forgetting that you and I have some unfinished business. You want to come out here and tell Layne to get lost? Go ahead, but don’t you go forgetting the conversation you and I had not too long ago. Not to mention, if anyone wants to talk about who won and who lost the Campo de Batalla…
(Stephanie enters the ring and gets face to face with Allesandro)
Stephanie Matsuda: I won it. Not either of you. If you wanted me to prove I’m perfectly fine to step back into the ring with you and take back the American Dream Championship, then there you go. So how about it? You and me, next Chapter. We settle this.
Allesandro Devastation: I’ve put you down once already, mongrel. Know your place and stay out of my way. You’re all healed up. Good for you. If you don’t want that to change, then I suggest you back down.
Stephanie Matsuda: What’s the matter, Allesandro? Afraid of having to fight me fairly? Afraid of getting humiliated when you lose that Championship?
(Allesandro gets in Stephanie’s face with a snarling look)
Allesandro Devastation: I don’t fear you or anyone else. You people need to learn to fear me.
Layne Driver: So what’s your definition of an “Open Challenge”, Allesandro? I could have sworn that means anyone, any time, any place. You promised to take on all challengers, both domestic and foreign. You have the gall to consider yourself a leader in this company? Then stop backing down from the challenge and give me the shot.
(Allesandro turns back to Layne)
Allesandro Devastation: Neither of you deserve a shot at MY Championship.
Stephanie Matsuda: As much as I hate to agree with Layne, he’s right. You made an Open Challenge, did you not? Are you gonna back out of it now? Are you here to show you’re the rightful Champion or not?
Allesandro Devastation: Fine! You people want to test me? You want to get put down like the mutts you are? Then so be it! I don’t back down from ANY challenge, and you people and everyone else alike are gonna learn why you shouldn’t step up period. I’ll take you on. I’ll take you BOTH on.
Felix Mosby: Wow! Allesandro--
Robbie V: Wait…
(Someone makes their way out to the stage with a microphone in hand as the crowd begins to stir)
???: I’d also like in on this.
Felix Mosby: That’s Graham Baker!
(Stephanie, Allesandro, and Layne look on from the ring)
Graham Baker: All foreign and domestic threats just like he said, right? Well I’ll happily step up to the challenge if you’ve actually got the stones to make it happen. I’ll step right up and do what neither of these two fools in the ring with you can do… I’ll take you down, take your Title, and prove that I’m the REAL American Dream. Land of opportunity and all that, right? So how about it?
(Allesandro looks around; visibly growing more annoyed)
Allesandro Devastation: You people really want this? So be it. Four-Way then. Next Chapter. I’m gonna turn each and every one of your dreams into nightmares.
(Allesandro throws the microphone down and exits the ring with his Championship as his theme plays again)
Felix Mosby: Wow. I’m stunned! Genuinely surprised that Allesandro Devastation is going with this! Not one, not two, but THREE challengers! We have ourselves a Fatal Four-Way Match for the American Dream Championship next Chapter! I can’t believe what I’m hearing!
Robbie V: I’m as shocked as you are! Wow! That’s a bold strategy, Felix, let’s see if it pays off for him! I think he might be regretting ever making that Open Challenge at this rate! Woof!
(Allesandro stops for a moment as he stares down with Graham Baker before moving on)
Felix Mosby: I have absolutely no idea what could come of this, but it’s sure to be an unpredictable contest to say the least! I can’t wait!
(Graham, Stephanie, and Layne stare down with one another as the camera fades elsewhere)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
("Welcome Home" by Coheed and Cambria begins to play throughout the Heaven’s Arena as Nobi comes out greeted by cheers from the crowd. He comes out with Dr. Erik Vance next to him, looking around and observing the audience before the two 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 Dr. Erik Vance… From Hollywood, California… Weighing in at 251 lbs… He is “The White Knight”.... NOBBBIIIIII!!!!
Felix Mosby: Ladies and gentlemen, this is quite an interesting contest between two individuals who found themselves at a loss at Cero Miedo. Nobi just came out of a hellacious match challenging the European Champion Colt Montoya. Nobi regained some of his senses after a brutal loss, but it seems like Dr. Erik Vance is still by his side even in the aftermath.
(“Play Destroy” by Poppy (ft. Grimes) plays throughout the Heaven’s Arena as Rosanna Vendetta comes out through the LED doors and skips down the ramp, seemingly in a pleasant mood, as Ares Vendetta follows behind to accompany her in this match)
Announcer: And his opponent… Accompanied to the ring by Ares Vendetta… From the Temptation Island… Weighing in at 135 lbs… She is “The Black Rose”... ROSANNNAAAA VENDETTTAAA!!!
Robbie V: You want to talk about an interesting duo? Look no further than this. After the attempt to capture the Shogun Championship from Emmanuelle, Rosanna still looks ready as ever for this match as she intends to rule all of Book 2, while her brother covers the DOMINION territory! SPAWN has made their intentions known and I don’t think Rosanna Vendetta will allow another loss right here!
Felix Mosby: Hey, I know you’re talking up your daughter like you do Claudia, but keep in mind that both of these individuals will be more than happy to pull each other down just to get ahead after the results of their respective matches. There’s no history between these two, no reason for them to care or show any respect to each other. I’m sure it’ll be a great match regardless!
(The two circle the ring as Dr. Erik Vance and Ares Vendetta are at ringside, observing the match. The referee calls for the bell to begin the match)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: This contest is officially underway here as both competitors quickly circle the ring… They immediately go in for an aggressive collar and elbow tie up! Rosanna quickly escapes it as she looks for a hammer lock behind! Nobi throws an elbow back that connects with the side of Rosanna’s head! Another elbow connects! Nobi with an immediate standing switch! WAIST LOCK ON ROSANNA! GERMAN SUPLEX!!
Robbie V: No! Rosanna manages to use her legs to block it! She throws an elbow of her own back into the mouth of Nobi! Nobi breaks the waist lock and pushes Rosanna forward into the ropes! Rosanna coming back off the ropes as Nobi looks for a potential back body drop! Rosanna stops herself! LOUD KICK UPSIDE THE FACE OF NOBI! He shoots up! He doesn’t look fazed! Rosanna charges him! NO--NOBI TURNS HER INSIDE OUT WITH A FEROCIOUS LARIAT INSTEAD!!
Felix Mosby: You can hear Vance from the outside giving him orders! He and Babayka have programmed this man to be as aggressive as possible! He aims to redeem himself for his failure at Cero Miedo as he grabs a handful of Rosanna’s hair and starts dragging her up! He’s got her up as Nobi nails her with a brutal forearm straight to the face! Another forearm connects! He turns Rosanna around! Waist lock! A HUGE GERMAN SUPLEX CONNECTS!! Nobi doesn’t let it go as he keeps the waist lock in and drags Rosanna back up! He’s not done with her!
Robbie V: Rosanna is doing everything she possibly can to get out of this, but the lock of Nobi is too tight! He’s not letting her go anywhere as he drags her up… AND CONNECTS WITH A SECOND POWERFUL GERMAN SUPLEX!! She’s looking dazed! Ares looks on from the outside as he watches his sister getting dragged up by this animalistic Nobi! She can barely fight it by this point! She’s struggling, but it’s not nearly enough! Nobi’s not letting her go anywhere… AND A THIRD, BRUTAL RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX SENDS ROSANNA LANDING RIGHT ON HER NECK!!
Felix Mosby: She drops to the outside, I don’t know if she did that on her own or just from the sheer impact of hitting the canvas! Nonetheless, Nobi aims to keep his momentum going! Rosanna looks absolutely out of it on the outside! Ares is trying to speak to her to get her to pull it together, but I don’t think words are gonna do much good here! Nobi looks like a man possessed right now! He goes to the outside and drags Rosanna up… HE SENDS HER FLYING HARD INTO THE BARRICADE!! Nobi is in full control and just torturing this woman! I don’t know how much Rosanna has left in her!
Robbie V: She’s struggling to get up, but Nobi continues the assault! He drags her up and drives her hard into the barricade with a Shoulder Thrust!! The Referee’s counting against them as Nobi sends Rosanna crashing spine-first into the merciless apron of the ring with a powerful Irish Whip!! Nobi charges into Rosanna to connect with a Clothesline against the apron!! Nobi follows it up as he sends Rosanna rolling back into the ring!
Felix Mosby: Rosanna looks to be in a lot of pain here! You can see her favoring her back as she’s sent back into the ring! She’s desperate! She needs to find a saving grace here, and fast! Nobi slides back into the ring with a look of fierce determination on his face! He looks like a shark that smells blood in the water! He aims to strike! HE TURNS ROSANNA AROUND AND LIFTS HER UP! BIG SPINEBUSTER CONNECTS!! Rosanna just writhing in pain on the canvas!! She’s defenseless by this point! And Nobi just worsens it all by now stomping away into the spine of Rosanna! Showing no mercy! No ounce of remorse on his face whatsoever!
Robbie V: Nobi drags Rosanna up… She looks absolutely out of it… He’s got a wrist lock on her… PULLING HER IN FOR A SHORT-ARM LARIAT!! He’s not done! He drags Rosanna right back up! A SECOND SHORT-ARM LARIAT CONNECTS!! He’s looking for another as he drags her lifeless body right back up onto her feet… AND A THIRD CONSECUTIVE SHORT-ARM LARIAT TURNS ROSANNA INSIDE OUT!! She’s gotta be done! Vance is telling Nobi to finish this! He aims to do exactly that! Nobi drags a battered Rosanna up… HE’S GOT HER UP ON HIS SHOULDERS!! LOOKING TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY! ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!!!!!
Felix Mosby: No! Rosanna manages to somehow land on her feet!! JUMPING SUPERKICK!!! SHE ROCKS NOBI WITH THE JUDAS KISS OUT OF NOWHERE AS BOTH DROP TO THE CANVAS!! Rosanna is showing life here! She has a golden opportunity to turn this around! She’s stirring! But Nobi has come to life as well! He’s moving faster! Nobi is rising quickly…
Robbie V: ROSANNA SPRINGS TO LIFE AND RUSHES TO NOBI!! HURRICANRANA DRIVER CONNECTS AS SHE SPIKES NOBI’S SKULL INTO THE CANVAS!!! SHE GOT ALL OF IT!!! SHE CAUGHT HIM WITH IT AS ROSANNA IMMEDIATELY GOES FOR THE COVER, HOPING TO END IT WITH THAT!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!...... TWO!!!!!!!!........
Felix Mosby: And it’s not enough as Nobi kicks out! Rosanna was hoping that would be it, but she’s gotta keep it going! You have to keep the momentum going! Ares knows it as well as he looks on from ringside! Rosanna grabs a hold of Nobi, looking to end things! It was looking grim for her throughout this contest, but she’s taken full control! All she had to do is connect with one big move here and it may be enough! She’s got Nobi up to his feet… PULLING HIM IN! HALO BREAKER!!!!!!!!
Robbie V: NO! Nobi forces her off and sends her into the ropes!! Rosanna comes back with momentum!! NOBI SENDS HER UP!! POP-UP POWERBOMB!!! A HUGE POP-UP POWERBOMB LAYS OUT ROSANNA!!! NOBI GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!!!!!.......
Felix Mosby: It’s not enough to put her away!! Nobi’s looking flustered as Vance once more tells him to end it! Nobi grabs Rosanna by the hair and pulls her up… LIFTING HER UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!! HE’S GOT HER THIS TIME!! ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!!!!! IT’S GOOD THIS TIME AROUND AS NOBI GOES FOR THE COVER TO END THIS!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!........ TWO!!!!!!!!!.......... THREE!!!
Robbie V: ROSANNA SOMEHOW GETS A SHOULDER UP!! Nobi can’t believe it! He thought that was it! He looks furious! Nobi looks like he’s had enough! He rolls to the outside! Nobi pushes the Timekeeper out of his way and immediately grabs the steel chair! He’s losing it! Nobi is about to snap here as he slides back into the ring with that chair in hand! Vance wants him to do it! He’s calling for it! NOBI LIFTS THAT CHAIR TO SWING!
Felix Mosby: He’s stopping himself! Nobi wants so badly to just destroy Rosanna with the chair, but he’s stopping himself! He can’t do it! The Referee is scolding him!
Robbie V: Nobi tosses the chair down as the Official goes to get rid of it! Nobi wants to end this cleanly as he drags Rosanna up…
Felix Mosby: LOWBLOW!!! ROSANNA CATCHES HIM WITH A LOWBLOW WHILE THE REF IS GETTING RID OF THE CHAIR!! ROSANNA FORCES HERSELF UP!! SHE’S GOT HIM!! HALO BREAKER!!!!!! IT CONNECTS!!! ROSANNA HOOKS BOTH LEGS AS THE REF RUSHES OVER TO COUNT IT!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!........ TWO!!!!!!!!......... THREE!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Rosanna Vendetta’s theme plays all throughout Heavens Arena as she quickly rolls out of the ring and celebrates her victory with Ares)
Announcer: The Winner of this contest by Pinfall…. ROSANNA VEEEENNNNNNNNDDDDDEEETTTTAAAAAA!!!!
Felix Mosby: What a turn of events that was! Once again Nobi found himself struggling to deal with his own animalistic instincts, and once again it has cost him a match! Rosanna took advantage of it and caught him with that lowblow before ending it all with the Halo Breaker!
Robbie V: Nobody’s fault but Nobi’s! He couldn’t keep it together! He tried to be the monster Vance and Babayka want him to be, but it wasn’t enough yet again!
(A struggling Nobi tries to get up as Vance yells at him in the ring)
Dr. Erik Vance (no mic): You should have known! You should have done what I ordered you to do! Stop trying to be who you used to be! That’s not who you are anymore! Unleash every ounce of your aggression! Your hatred!
(Nobi manages to get on his feet as Vance slaps him)
Dr. Erik Vance (no mic): Babayka demands more than this! You need to give him more! You need--
Felix Mosby: NOBI LIFTS VANCE UP ON HIS SHOULDERS?! HE’S GONNA DO IT!! HE’S LOOKING FOR THE ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!!!
Robbie V: No! He’s not going through with it! Nobi goes back on it as he lets Vance down! Vance continues to berate him as Nobi lets it happen!
(Vance orders Nobi to leave with him as Nobi reluctantly obliges; visibly upset)
Felix Mosby: I’m not sure what that was all about, but if Vance wants a monster, he just about got one there…
(Nobi leaves with Vance as the camera fades elsewhere)
(The camera cuts backstage to the scene of frantic Officials and backstage workers as Bobby Bishop rushes in with a microphone)
Bobby Bishop: What’s going on? Can someone give me a word on what’s going on here?
Random Worker: I… It… Look for yourself. We’re trying to get some help right now…
(A confused Bobby tries to get through the crowd of frantic people as he looks on in terror)
Bobby Bishop: Oh my…
(The camera gets in position finally to show a room with the door opened; revealing a bloodied and beaten Arata Asakura; strung up with barbed wire made to look like spider webs)
Bobby Bishop: We need an ambulance here! Has someone called for an ambulance?!
(People with cutters try to come in to help cut away some of the barbed wire as the camera fades to commercial)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(A recap is shown of the Cero Miedo main event Campeonatos de Parejas Match; featuring Travis Murphy getting hit by Hana Nakajima with a Diving Corkscrew Stunner as his throat catches on the top of the barricade, leading to him being stretchered off. Later on returning to the match, only for April Song to apply a Rear Naked Choke on him for the immediate submission victory)
(The camera shows a visibly disheveled Teddy Mac at presumably the hospital in Wrestleworld as he looks down at the ground)
Teddy Mac: Cero Miedo… Should have been a crowning achievement unlike any other for myself and Travis. On paper, it was everything that we worked for culminating. And I know a lot of people look at how briefly we’ve been a team together in this company and they get skeptical of that, but the truth is that Travis and I - we’ve been a team all our lives. Always. We’ve been friends for as long as I can remember, and even when I’ve been off in different companies with different partners, holding different Championships, there was never anyone I trust more than that man. When Jag was attacked and I was on my own, I didn’t hesitate. Not for a moment did I hesitate to call Travis, because I knew he’d come and help me out.
(Teddy takes a moment to collect his thoughts before he continues)
Teddy Mac: And Tag Team Wrestling - while it may be something that means a lot to me - it’s not considered sexy. It’s not what everyone buys a ticket for. It’s not the star of the show. The vast majority of companies treat Tag Team Wrestling like a sideshow act, but to me, it’s an art that deserves to thrive. There’s no one else I’d rather share it with than Travis. So when Wrestleworld presented us with the opportunity to headline a Pay-Per-View, putting the Campeonatos de Parejas on the line… I can’t even describe the elation I felt. It felt like this was it. This was what we worked for. This is what I’ve put all this work in for in different Tag Teams. This was it…
(Teddy continues to look at the ground as he visibly shakes his head)
Teddy Mac: But that’s not how it went. What should have been the greatest night of our lives turned into a tragedy. My best friend - my partner was hit with a move that essentially rendered him physically incapable of continuing in that match. It became crystal clear by that point that we had no chance and all the things we worked for began slipping away. Sweet Melody took advantage of it, and despite all of my efforts, it wasn’t enough. And then Travis… Travis goes against everything he’s being told and tries to fight it. He comes back out and tries everything he can to keep us alive. In the end it wasn’t enough, and the night ended with us losing the Campeonatos de Parejas, and my best friend with a dangerous injury. I’ve been here at this hospital with him this entire time. I’ve been by his side through this whole thing. Not knowing if he’d be okay again. Not knowing if there’s permanent damage. I didn’t know anything. I didn’t know anything…. Until he spoke to me finally. He looked me in the eyes and finally said something…
(Teddy looks up at the camera with determination in his eyes)
Teddy Mac: “I…. Didn’t…. Give up”. That’s what he said. And I didn’t realize it at the time, but he was right. He didn’t give up. Not for a second. Even when April applied that choke to him and put him in incredible agony… He didn’t give up. He didn’t tap. He didn’t submit in any way, shape, or form. The Referee ended the match at the risk of more damage being done to him. Since then we found out that there won’t be permanent damage to his throat. He’ll be back, and he’ll be back soon. So April… Hana… I hope you’re fine with beating a man who never gave up. I hope you felt like winners. I know you’ve already chosen who you face next Chapter, and there’s nothing we can do about it, but Travis will be back. I will be back. And right here, right now… We challenge the winners of that match at ARCADIA. So do your worst. We won’t give up.
(Teddy continues to stare into the camera as it fades elsewhere)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
(The camera cuts back to the ring as Chapter 29 returns from commercial)
(“Six Barrel Shotgun” by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club plays throughout the Heaven’s Arena as Colt Montoya, Emmanuelle and Allessandro Devastation all come out with their respective Championship belts over their shoulders. All three make their way to the ring as the fans cheer on the team of Champions.)
Announcer: The following contest is a Three-on-Three tag team match… And it is scheduled for ONE FALL!! Introducing first… The team of… WRESTLEWORLD’S SHOGUN CHAMPION EMMANUELLE… THE AMERICAN DREAM CHAMPION ALLESANDRO DEVASTAION… AND THE EUROPEAN CHAMPION COLT MONTOYYAAA!!!
Felix Mosby: Look at them! We never thought we’d see them all team up, but here they are! The three individual Champions holding three of the most prestigious Championships in Wrestleworld and they are looking ready as ever!! Colt Montoya has gone through hell and back with Nobi during the European Championship match at Cero Miedo, and right now he is proven to be an unstoppable force that will bury all of the competition! Emmanuelle also was in an impressive contest against Rosanna Vendetta. The two had an intense back and forth match and there was no telling if it was finally over for the Champion, but she has proven herself to become a dominating force by beating half of SPAWN!
Robbie V: That’s great and all but they have a wild card among them in Allesandro Devastation. He is as unpredictable as they come. He walked away with his head up when the going got tough for his team at the Campo de Batalla and now he finds himself in another team match and one can only wonder if he would assist his team to the end or save himself when things get too out of control! I think Emmanuelle and Colt are ready for anything regardless!
(The three Champions stand in the middle of the ring as they all raise their Championships with pride)
(“Wings” by Little Mix blasts throughout the Heaven’s Arena as Hana Nakajima and April Song come out with their Campeonatos de Parejas belts around their waists, they are alongside Kimberly Chase who is carrying in her hands with pride the World Cup all make their way down the ramp and to the ring as they are heavily boo’ed by the crowd.)
Announcer: And their opponents… Making their way to the ring… The team of… THE WORLD CUP WINNER, KIMBERLY CHASE… AND THE CAMPEONATOS DE PAREJAS HANA NAKAJIMA AND APRIL SONG… SWEEETTT MELOODDYYYY!!
Robbie V: While the other side are battle-tested as Champions, we are here with the newly crowned competitors of Wrestleworld! The lovely Kimberly Chase is with them after an intense match with Cynthia Rose in our very first Steel Cage Match at Cero Miedo! Kimberly Chase did every dirty trick in the book, and it paid off in the end because she was able to walk away with the World Cup!
Felix Mosby: You can’t mention the best of tag teams without honoring Sweet Melody! They have been a team since after Badlands which is a long, long time and finally after giving their heart and soul to the company and reflecting on all of the missed opportunities, they finally captured the Campeonatos de Parejas! These three women did not just earn their right to be All-Stars, they are here because they took advantage of an opportunity and took it for themselves because they can!
(Hana Nakajima and April Song takes the center of the ring and raise their Championships side by side. Kimberly Chase then proudly shows off her World Cup as the fans give them a mixed reaction. All individuals hand over their titles to the officials, and it was finally time to start the match. The two people to start off the match come face to face as the referee calls for the bell to begin.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Felix Mosby: Well, this contest is underway here as it looks like it’ll be Colt Montoya starting things off with Hana Nakajima…
Robbie V: No! Kimberly Chase immediately tags herself in? What?
Felix Mosby: Chase gets in the ring and says she wants to start things off for them after all! She’s arguing with Hana as April gets in there as well!
Kimberly Chase (no mic): I’m the leader of this team! I’m the World Cup Holder! I’m starting this match! I’m gonna make him pay for what he did! I’m--
Robbie V: SWEET MELODY STOP DEBATING WITH HER AND DROP KIMBERLY CHASE WITH STEREO SUPERKICKS!!!
Felix Mosby: What?! Hana and April just laid out Kim before the damn match even began! What are they doing?!
Robbie V: I can tell you what they’re doing now! They’re leaving! Sweet Melody is taking their Championships and leaving this match! They’re already done with Kimberly Chase! Colt isn’t sure what to make of any of this!
Felix Mosby: A dazed and damaged Kimberly is struggling to get back up, having to use the ropes to help her! She’s yelling at her leaving partners! Sweet Melody is out of this! Kimberly slowly turns around as she realizes she’s on her own!
Robbie V: KEY OF THE KING’S LAW!!!!!!! ALLESANDRO DEVASTATION JUST WIPED HER OUT WITH A DEVASTATING SPEAR!!!!!
Felix Mosby: Colt just looks on! He’s still the legal man as the American Dream Champion just took out Chase! Emmanuelle is now in the ring! She wants a piece of this, it seems! She drags Kimberly up… GETTING HER UP IN POSITION! VENICE AVALANCHE!!!!!! BRUTAL VERTEBREAKER CONNECTS!!!! SHE’S LAID OUT!!!
Robbie V: Allesandro and Emmanuelle look on now to Colt! He’s the legal man here! Colt looks down at a battered and beaten Kimberly Chase! He looks sympathetic for her as he reaches out a hand… Kim looks out of it… She takes the hand of Colt…
Felix Mosby: COLT INSTEAD GRABS HER!! HE’S GOT HER UP!!! SUNDOWN!!!!!!! THAT DEADLIFT SAMBO SUPLEX CONNECTS TO PERFECTION AS COLT HOOKS BOTH LEGS TO END THIS!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!....... TWO!!!!!!!!!....... THREE!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Colt Montoya’s theme plays all throughout Heavens Arena as he stands up with Allesandro and Emmanuelle looking on)
Announcer: The Winners of this contest by Pinfall…. THE TEAM OF…. ALLESANDRO DEVASTATION…. EMMANUELLE…. AND COLT MOOOONNNNTTTOOOOOOYYYAAAAAA!!!!
Felix Mosby: Wow. Just wow. I think Kimberly Chase may have pushed her luck way too far here tonight, and I think she just paid the price for it!
Robbie V: You think so?! She just got laid out by literally every Champion here tonight! That was hardly even a damn match!
(A dazed and battered Kimberly Chase drops to the outside in pain as Colt, Emmanuelle, and Allesandro are handed their Championships)
Felix Mosby: Regardless, the Champions of Wrestleworld have sent a powerful message, not only to Kimberly Chase, but to all of their challengers heading into next Chapter! They each aim to walk out with those Titles still around their waist! But that’s a feat easier said than done! The stakes have never been higher for a Chapter! Anything can happen! And I absolutely cannot wait for it! Thank you all for joining us here tonight! Signing off for Robbie V, I’m Felix Mosby, and we’ll see you at Chapter 30!!
(Allesandro, Colt, and Emmanuelle look at one another with their Championships as the camera fades to black)
(Wrestleworld Logo Buzzes)