Sin City Underground Ep 73 comes to you taped in front of a limited live audience of 25% capacity, wearing face masks and social distancing between groups, at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV. This episode will air on WGN and the Sin City Network at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, October 11th,, 2020.
Note: Anyone who does not abide by the rules set in place by SCW GM Brooke Saxon (stated below), will be escorted from the premises and banned from future Sin City Wrestling, Sin City Underground, and GRIME Wrestling shows.
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Those in the Hardcore tournament will get PM so that your segment can refelct that. All segments due to the Underground account ideally by the SCW segment deadline, but no later than 6pm PST on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020. Late segments will no longer be accepted going forward to ensure results go up in a timely manner.
SCU Ep 73 Hardcore Wrestling
In the office of the GM of SCU, Lexa Pellegrini, she is seen sitting down at her desk with papers in front of her, a bit disheveled. As the cameras focus in, she looks up at them.
Lexa: Thank you for joining me tonight. I have been under a lot of pressure lately in regards to the state of the Hardcore Tag Team Championships. With Alex Rush winning the battle royal to become the other half of the Pride Tag Team Champions with Ariana Angelos, he is no longer able to hold the Hardcore Tag titles. Winter Elemental and Tatsu Ikeda, better known as the Kawaii Dragons…
Crowd: BITCHES! Murica!
Lexa pauses and looks at the camera for a second.
Lexa: … have not been in contact with me about signing new contracts. In good faith, I wanted to give them a chance to see that Donna is no longer involved with SCU, and that they are welcomed to return. However, titles that are supposed to be defended weekly, and have not been defended in months… it is time to do something about it.
Lexa fluffs the papers in front of her to better organize them. She then returns her attention to the cameras.
Lexa: As is advertised, tonight will be a night of Hardcore Wrestling. I’ve devised a tournament to fill the vacant Hardcore Tag Team Championships… tonight.
Crowd: *POP!*
Lexa: 8 teams will participate in this tournament tonight. 8 teams will put it all on the line for the Hardcore Tag Team Championships in a variety of hardcore themed matches. 8 SCU teams...
Just then, there is the infamous laugh of GRIME GM Gianni Di Luca comes ringing through the office and the camera focuses over on him as he stands in the doorway.
Gianni: Yo, sorry I’m late, Lex. I gotta admit, I just wanted to see if ya had the chops to come up with a plan and deliver it. Color me impressed.
Gianni walks into the office and pulls a seat over to sit in so that the camera is focused on both of them.
Lexa: Is it safe to assume you have a point you would like to get to here?
Gianni: Oh, no… Yeah, yeah, yeah. So, I just thought it was funny that ya thought GRIME wasn’t gonna be a part of this tournament with the 50-50 bookings, where GRIME is literally nowhere else on the card, is all. I may not love my entire roster, but I’m gonna fight for them regardless.
Lexa: Like a good GM would do. But, these titles are SCU titles, and we’re not obligated to include you in anything.
Gianni pulls out his phone and instantly begins playing the sounds of the purge sirens in a mocking tone.
Lexa: You can try, but you may not like those results. My friends might not take too kindly to your games for a second show in a row.
Gianni is about to speak, but he’s now cut off as well when Tad Ezra, WGN Standards and Practices Liaison enters the office. He waves to both Lexa and Gianni with a smile on his face that seems to be more fake than anything.
Tad: Gianni, there really is no need to be so rough on Lexa. She’s just trying to protect her brand, and her titles. Because we all know that GRIME takes titles from SCU and disrespect their integrity.
Gianni: Under ya charge, bro.
Tad: SCU has never even dignified the Hardcore Tag Team Titles by adding their name to the beginning of the belts. So, they’re not technically SCU titles. They are Honor titles, which GRIME also has a right to compete for. So GRIME will have 4 teams in the tournament tonight.
Gianni: & Lexa: Wait, what?
Tad: I have the authority to make that call, so don’t even think about trying to overturn that decision…
Gianni laughs and claps his hands together, while Lexa goes to protest. Tad shakes his head and walks off. Gianni extends his hand to Lexa.
Gianni: Pleasure doin’ business with ya.
Lexa just stares at Gianni’s hand until Gianni removes it and walks off, muttering under his breath.
The scene opens backstage at Underground where we see Australian Bombshell Krystal Wolfe warming up ahead of the tag team title tournament matches that are coming up next.
Krystal: Several straight weeks of not being booked to wrestle, tonight’s my time to shine!
Krystal mutters to herself as she stretches her limbs.
Krystal: I don’t care who I team with because I still have a title reign in my future!
Krystal walks off as the scene fades.
The lights in the arena die down as the opening riffs of Gothic Celtic Music Shadow Wisps starts to play. The lights stay out for several seconds before dark green and white strobe lights start shining all around, and fog fills the entrance and along the ramp. Moments later , O’Malley steps through the curtain wearing a long black leather trench coat, joined by Darcy. He has the SCW Roulette Championship draped over his shoulder. They stand at the entrance for several moments before O’Malley takes the first step on their way to the ring, and Darcy follows closely behind.
Once to the ring, O’Malley holds Darcy’s hand as she walks up the steel steps, before he follows behind her, and holds the ropes open for her. She steps through the ropes and walks to the center of the ring, as O’Malley enters behind her and walks over asking for a microphone. After being handed one, his music dies down, the lights return, and he takes his place beside Darcy. He raises the microphone to speak.
O’Malley: Two weeks ago, Violent Conduct was probably the most exhausting night of me career thus far, and I stand before ye all a very different person than I was. And I ain’t just talkin’ about the fact that I’m now one title lighter thanks to Father Gerald beatin’ me, but I’ll get to the point soon so I don’t hold up too much of the show.
Darcy places her hand on O’Malley’s back, supporting him fully as he takes a brief pause, almost disappointed. He closes his eyes and takes in a deep breath.
O’Malley: I’m lucky to be standin’ out here with even the Roulette Championship, because if things had gone worse than they did, I’d have had to give this title up and take some time off. But, as it stands, me shoulder is on the mend, and I can still wrestle goin’ forward. Thank feck fer that, cause I dunno what I woulda done had I needed surgery…
He shakes his head and Darcy remains quiet as she watches her husband lovingly.
O’Malley: That bein’ said, I did have to take the last couple o’ weeks to think about things and focus on where I go from here. Do I keep fightin’ and go after Gerald and try and get the Underground Championship back? Or, do I set me sights on somethin’ different around here? I gotta tell ya, it was pretty temptin’ to focus on Gerald and get at him again, but ye see, I just can’t do it. And there ain’t much of anythin’ I can think of to do around here anymore.
The crowd erupts in curious chatter, shocked at where this is ultimately heading.
O’Malley: Now before any rumors get started and people assume things, let me make one thing very very clear. What I’m about to announce, was decided solely from a personal standpoint, and not because I lost. Not because I’m a sore loser. I’ve made a lot of sacrifices in me life while I was wrestlin’ fer both brands, and it’s time I make another one fer me family. Fer me son. That match against Gerald? That was me last match as a contracted wrestler here in SCU. As of this moment, me entire focus will be on SCW and buildin’ me career there, because I can’t dedicate time to both brands, and take care of me personal business. It just isn’t possible.
He pauses again, almost heartbroken at the decision, but Darcy again encourages him with her touch and he looks at her for a brief moment. She nods and he raises the microphone one last time.
O’Malley: Now I know ye all weren’t exactly a fan o’ me as champ around here, but now ye all gotta live with the bible thumpin’ gobshite instead, and I think we can all agree, that’s much worse. As fer me? I’ve said all I need to say. I’ve taken up more time than I needed, and now it’s time to get back home with me gorgeous wife here, and doin’ what needs to be done to get me boy back. This ain’t how or when I wanted to end me time in SCU, but things have changed quickly, and as I said...a sacrifice had to be made. Thanks fer yer time.
O’Malley then places the microphone down on the canvas before helping Darcy out of the ring and the two disappear backstage once again.
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Kingingiseisha “Hitamashii” Shirasu is seen with his GRIME friends Andrew Garcia and Ivan Darrell, as well as managers Johan Svensson and Giovanni Teixeira to discuss Hitamashii’s loss against Max Burke for the GRIME World Nightmare Championship at Violent Conduct.
Hitamashii-Max, you are lucky you escaped Violent Conduct with that championship, but I am issuing you a challenge for another shot for that title, and this time, I set the stipulation. I won’t tell you what type of match it will be, but believe me, it is gruesome and just my type of match.
Andrew decides to discuss the possibility of being in the tag title hunt as Hitamashii cackles.
Andrew-Ivan and I have been tag team champions before, and now that the tag titles are vacant, we want into the tournament to become tag team champions again. We will do whatever it takes to get the titles.
Hitamashii stops cacklling and speaks again.
Hitamashii-Max, I told you that nothing will stop me from getting another match against you. You should be worried about the stipulation that I have in mind for our next match, for I know that I am who will thrive and showcase just how brutal I can be, and that you, as good as you are, don’t compare to me and my greatness. Nothing you can say or do will slow me from taking what is mine.
Hitamashii smiles and he, with his friends in tow, decide to go into the locker room as the scene fades to black.
The Good Shepherds (David & Ginny) Vs Dying Breed
Darlyn: The following contest is a Scaffold Match, and is part of the Hardcore Tag Team Championship Tournament!
A white light flashes over the crowd that is almost blinding. It returns to a more tolerable brightness as "Feel Invincible" by Skillet begins to play through the arena. The crowd boos and gets louder when the announcer speaks up.
Darlyn: On their way to the ring from Tulsa, they are Brother David Shepherd and Virginia Mae Putnam!!!
And the boos become louder. David walks out onto the stage, throwing his hands in the air, looking up. He nods his head and smiles when he goes back and forth across the stage. He holds His Holy Word in his hand as he comes to the center of the stage. He is joined by Ginny, and they step onto th scaffold, ready to start the match.
Darlyn: Aaaaaaaaaaand next, the team of Ivan Darrell and Andrew Garcia… Dying Breed!!!
The opening beat to Sully Erna’s “Your Own Drum" start to blast through the speakers, as red and gold lights flash across the building, synchronized to the beat of the drums. The fans look confused as the lyrics kick in. Andrew lets out a roar, his arms out wide before he looks around the crowd, focused. The Orange Hulk and Ivan starts to walk towards the scaffold and they get on top of it. They raise their arms in the air as their music fades out.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Gena: Andrew and Ivan talk to one another as they gently walk over to the center. Andrew grabs hold of Ginny and tries to instantly toss her off of the scaffold! They stumble a bit and Ginny goes flying.
Darlyn: Ginny has been eliminated!
Chad: Ivan nods his head at Andrew as he charges forward. Andrew looks down at Ginny with an smug look on his face. He points to the side of his head and shrugs and laughs.
Gena: Ginny yells out in anger as she watches the match. Ivan and David begin trading rocking punches. David stumbles back, and then comes back with a hard Clothesline.
Chad: As Ivan stands up, David hits him with a Bicycle Kick that causes Ivan to fly off of the scaffold!
Darlyn: Ivan Darrell has been eliminated!
Gena: Andrew looks over at David and once again gives a smug look. The two of them stare across the scaffolding at one another. David swings his arms from side to side as the crowd oddly cheers him on.
Chad: They carefully and strategically walk to one another and tie up in the center. They each take their turns trying to move the other into a position to throw them off, but to no avail.
Gena: David boots Andrew in the gut and sends him off of the scaffold, but Andrew holds on. He swings his legs up and hugs onto it. David begins stomping at Andrew’s limbs.
Chad: Andrew climbs over to the chain and pulls himself up. David rushes over but Andrew plants David back on the scaffold with a Spinebuster.
Gena: Andrew tries to pick David up, but David trips him up and he hits his face on the scaffolding, holding onto his ribs in the process. David sits on his back and locks on a Camel Clutch!
Chad: Andrew shouts out in pain as he tries to find his way out of the move. He can’t, and he begins tapping, but submissions don’t count in this match.
Gena: David keeps it locked on for another while longer, and then lets go. He picks Andrew up and knees him in the ribs, causing Andrew to stumble back.
Chad: David goes to Spear him in the ribs, but Andrew ducks out of the way and trips David in the process. David gets up and goes to pick Andrew up.
Gena: Andrew nails him with a Mule Kick that sends David off of the scaffold, landing right next to Ginny as the crowd boos loudly.
Ding Ding! Ding!
Darlyn: Here are your winners, advancing to the semi-finals… Andrew Garcia and Ivan Darrell… The Dying Breed!
The scaffolding is slowly lowered as Ivan and Andrew raise their arms up high in victory.
Cameras go backstage with Henry Losak, feeling very angry not for him, but his Monstimals team. Henry shook his head, disgusted at the situation of his team not being selected for the Hardcore tag titles. He begins to speak.
Henry Losak: "Are you kidding me? The Monstimals are the only team in SCU/GRIME Wrestling that has wanted to hold the Hardcore tag titles wrestling for those belts in the tournament? Aren’t the teams and staff scared that The Monstimals would destroy everyone and becoming champions? Too bad they are the best hardcore team in wrestling. None of the other teams that were selected for the tournament stand a chance at winning the Hardcore Tag titles."
Henry shook his head, feeling almost sorry for the other teams, but not really.
Henry Losak: "It's been a month since The Monstimals haven't been booked for a match since Underground seventy-one. A month? Taking the piss. Seriously, this company needs to sort their shit out. Worst of all, they won against Cyan and Yellow in their last match. What is the deal you guys are doing around this fucking place? I tell you something right now; Lord Raab especially is bored as fuck from staying in a hotel and not be able to wrestle. He demands a match against someone on the next show, and he better be booked because if The Monstimals go any longer with not being booked for a wrestling match, then what the fuck is the point of us being here?"
It was clear Henry was really pissed off, more for his boys than for himself.
Henry Losak: "The Monstimals wanted a hardcore tag team match, and they wanted to face The Jeckels. They are the closest team to being a threat to The Monstimals, and Raab and Sam will fucking destroy them. Being in the tournament is a good start, but almost a month without being booked will not stand with me or my boys."
Lord Raab and Samuel went on a vicious attack on the backstage, knocking over equipment and tables. They get over to the catering table where Roy the Pizza Boy is setting up pizzas on the table. Lord Raab does his finisher, screaming as he pushes Henry out of the way, slicing his hand across his throat as Samuel does the same as well before Henry gets in front of them.
Henry Losak: "It's the management's fault for not placing them in matches for a month. Had they been shown the respect they deserve, none of this would've happened. They are dying to fight, and they want to be placed in matches next week onwards. It's a god damn joke, and we take action to make this fucked up company take notice that The Monstimals deserve to be booked as we have today. Let's go."
Henry, Raab and Samuel walk away with them grunting, and they go somewhere else backstage with the staff helping up Roy the Pizza Boy, and the medical team coming in and checking he was alright. The cameras then go elsewhere backstage.
The Jeckels (Jake and Jack) Vs theFAME - Inferno Match
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Gena: The referee has called for the bell as the fire surrounds the ring. Donovan Rayne and Bentley Black speak to one another as Jake charges across the ring. He takes Donovan down to the mat and begins trying to pull his leg over toward the fire, while Bentley ducks under a Big Boot from Jack Jeckel.
Chad: Bentley catches him with a kick to the back of Jack’s knee, causing him to stumble down to his knee. Bentley flies back with a Super Kick to the back of Jack’s head. Bentley darts across the ring and knocks Jake off of Donovan. Donovan rolls back to his feet as he grabs Jake and hits a Snapmare, holding onto the neck as he wrenches.
Gena: Bentley pulls Jack up to his feet and sends him into the ropes, but the heat from the fire causes him to skid to a stop, holding his arms out against the top rope. He bounces himself back and catches Bentley in the jaw with a backward elbow. Bentley spins around, holding onto his jaw. Jack brings Bentley down with a German Suplex, effectively breaking Donovan’s hold on Jake.
Chad: Donovan holds onto his back as Jake gets up from the mat, holding onto his neck. Donovan gets up to his feet as Jake runs at him with a Spear that nearly breaks Donovan in half!
Gena: Jack drags Black over toward the ropes as he holds onto Black’s leg. Bentley resists as Jack holds his foot over the flame as Bentley shouts out from the heat. Bentley jerks his leg back, but the strength from Jack is hard to overcome.
Chad: Thankfully, Donovan is able to escape Jake long enough to bring him down with a Jumping Backbreaker. Jake comes at Donovan, but Donovan ducks the Clothesline Matrix style, pushing himself back up with his fist and he lunges forward, catching Jake with a Headbutt that causes the fans to boo.
Gena: Bentley gets up to his feet as he nods to Donovan. They bounce off of the opposing ropes, and come back together as they hook arms, dropping down for a Double Elbow Drop to Jack Jeckel. Bentley pulls Jack toward the ropes as the fans are looking forward to the carnage ahead.
Chad: Jack jerks his leg, pulling Bentley in, but Bentley gives him a few good stomps before he drags him closer to the ropes. Donovan also drags Jake toward the ropes. They try to get the crowd behind them as they wave in the support, but it is minimal. Donovan goes to drape Jake’s arm over the flame, but Jake clenches his fist together tightly, avoiding it.
Gena: Jack plants both feet against Bentley’s stomach and pushes him back. He darts over to Donovan and Jake, and he DDT’s Donovan hard to the mat. Donovan holds onto the back of his neck as he rolls over slightly. He feels the flames scorching at his back as he starts to roll out of the way, just as Jack and Jake hit a double Baseball Slide on Donovan, sending him right into the flames! The crowd boos loudly as Donovan’s shirt catches on fire, and the referee calls for the bell!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Darlyn: Here are your winners, advancing to the semifinals… Jack and Jake… The Jeckels!!!
“Freak Show” plays as Jack and Jack look down at Donovan, who is being sprayed down with the fire extinguisher. They sneer as they turn around to celebrate in front of the booing crowd.
We open backstage, where we see various technicians etc... moving around ensuring the show is running smoothly as they occasionally report to a well dressed man. That well dressed man is Gianni Di Luca, who walks through the halls making his presents felt as he directs and orders, however, his focus soon shifts to Esther who stomps up to him with friends in tow. The bruise from the punch from Rainbow still visible but now faded.
Esther: Where is she?
She demands.
Gianni: Where is who?
Gianni asks.
Esther: That Rainbow bitch! Don’t act like you don’t know who I’m looking for!
Esther glares.
Gianni: I don't know where she is and if I did know where she is, I ain’t gonna allow ya to lay a finger on her.
Gianni shrugs.
Esther: Look here you little bitch! I demand a match against her.
Gianni: That’s gonna be totally up to her.
Gianni says as someone comes up to him and he nods and gives the ok befoee that peraon walks off.
Esther: What do you mean up to her?
Esther frowns.
Gianni: Are ya fuckin’ deaf? It’s her choice.
Esther is lost for words as her anger continues to boil and it only gets worse as Rainbow appears next to Gianni.
Rainbow: My choice.
Gianni looks at Rainbow and then back at Esther, as he feels the tension between the two.
Esther: How is it your choice... you’re fucking him aren't you? Nobody gets a choice in their matches, you coward piece of shit!
Rainbows laughs.
Rainbow: My position in this company will soon become clear. For now I don't want to face you until I say so. You will have to wait.
Rainbow crosses her arms as Esther just looks stunned at Rainbow and then Gianni.
Esther: This is bullshit. You are a fucking hypocrite... you don't want to wrestle but happy to fucking attack me?
Esther takes a few steps forward into the face of Rainbow.
Esther: I will stop at nothing to face you and take this mask off. I am not about to lie down and allow you to do this.
Esther steps back before unleash a slap across Rainbow's face. Rainbow steps back holding her face before looking at Esther.
Rainbow: Security!!
Strangley security enter the picture and grab Esther.
Rainbow: Take her away.
Esther: Why are they listening to you, you fucking bitch? I’m gonna fucking kill you!
They then drag Esther away kicking and screaming, leaving Rainbow and Gianni, which Gianni shakes his head and walks away.
Team Uggo (Kelli Torres & Halo Annis) Vs Kittie & Jim the Clown - Lights Out Match
Liam: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a Lights Out Match! On their way to the ring…Kelli Torres and Halo Annis… Team UGGO!!!!!!!!!
Life of Agony’s “Lost At 22” starts up to a pop as Halo and Kelli come out the curtain with a burst of excitement. Halo makes her way up the steps and slips through the ropes as Kelli slides under. Halo gets to the middle of the ring smiling as the crowd chants their names loudly.
The opening drum beat of “Lollirot” by Jack Off Jill begins blasting through the speakers as the light flash along with the music. As the instrumentals pick up, Kittie shoves her way through the curtains. A spotlight lands on her as she pauses, throwing her head forward, and then back. She lets her hair fall down over her face, and it slowly falls back as she moves her head slowly from one side to the other.
Liam: Making her way to the ring from Henderson, NV, standing at 5’8” and weighing in at 120lb, she is… Kittie!!!
She throws her hands up in the air and lets out a scream before she starts skipping down the entryway. She bops her head to the side as she goes. She stops to stick her tongue out to tease a cheering fan or two, and then she continues skipping until about half way to the ring. From there she makes a mad dash toward the ring, leaping onto the apron. She quickly bangs her head as she dances to the nearest turnbuckle. She climbs it, and pauses there, looking out across the audience through her hair as they cheer her on. She throws her middle fingers in the air before jumping down into the ring. She paces back and forth quickly as her music dies down.
Before Darlyn can even begin to announce the next person, the lights turn red. Jim the Clown is seen standing behind Kittie with red balloons in his hand. He stares across the ring at Halo and giggles.
Liam: And her partner, already in the ring… Jim the Clown!!!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Rob: The crowd is alive as Jim the Clown and Halo Annis start things off. They tie up in the middle of the ring, but Halo knows she is at a disadvantage as she slips behind Jim the Clown. She jumps on Jim the Clown’s back.
Ada: She is screaming as she digs her claws into the side of Jim the Clown’s neck! No one ever said Halo doesn’t fight dirty sometimes.
Rob: She tries to bring Jim the Clown down, but Jim the Clown holds his ground. She reaches back and grabs hold of Halo’s hair as he whips her over his shoulder in a Powerslam that rocks the ring.
Ada: The crowd boos loudly for Jim the Clown, while some groan for Halo.
Rob: Jim the Clown slams an elbow across Halo’s chest to add to the pain. He reaches down and yanks Halo up to her feet. He flings Halo into the ropes, looking for a Back Body Drop, but Halo punts his chin!
Ada: The smack of her foot echoes throughout the entire arena!
Rob: Kittie is watching with a smile on her face, while also talking shit to Kelli from across the ring. Halo bounces off of the ropes and hits a Flying Forearm to Jim the Clown’s face. She bounces off of the ropes once more, but Kittie hits a high kick to the back of Halo’s head. As Halo turns around to confront Kittie, Jim the Clown brings Halo over with a German Suplex.
Ada: Jim the Clown is not done yet as he wiggles back up to his feet! But…
*BLACKOUT!*
Ada: We can’t see a goddamn thing in here. All we can hear is scuffling as both Jim the Clown and Halo are still brawling it out.
Rob: The lights come back on! Halo hits an elbow to Jim the Clown’s face and then turns around to hit an Enziguiri to Jim the Clown!
Ada: Jim the Clown falls down to the mat, holding onto her jaw in pain.
Rob: As Kittie steps inside of the ring, the referee tries to restore order. Kelli steps to the outside and Kittie points at her, stepping out as well. Halo jumps up for a Springboard Moonsault, nailing it as she hooks the leg.
One…
Two…
Th...Kickout!
*Blackout!*
Ada: The crowd is riled up with anticipation for what’s going on inside of the ring, and I can’t blame them honestly. This blackout is taking a little longer, but… And we’re back on! Kittie tags herself in as Jim looks unhappy. The crowd is angry at Kittie’ presence here tonight.
Rob: Kittie steps in and waves Jim the Clown out of the way. Halo runs toward her, but Kittie ducks underneath the Clothesline. She hits a punch to the face of Kelli. She then reaches back and punches Halo. Kelli comes toward her, and Kittie hits a kick to Kelli’s face!
Ada: Kelli and Kittie have beef that goes way back from before she even joined GRIME, and was a member of SCU security. Kittie doesn’t have time to breathe as Halo comes off of the ropes.
Rob: As Halo rebounds, Kittie kicks her in the face as well. Kittie bounces off of the ropes and hits a Double Clothesline to Halo and Kelli, sending them both to the outside of the ring.
Ada: Kittie turns around and raises her arms in the air before lightly kicking the dirt from the bottom of her boots at her opponents. She turns around and tempts Kelli inside, despite not being the legal person.
Rob: Halo slides back inside of the ring and grabs onto Kittie’s hair and yanks her down to the ground. Kelli gets inside and stomps at Kittie, but the referee admonishes her for it. She holds her hand up as she grabs the tag rope. Halo tags Kelli in!
Crowd: *MEGA POP!*
Ada: Kelli smiles almost as big as Kittie as the two begin circling around the ring, and you can cut the tension with a knife!
Rob: The two tie up in the center of the ring. Kelli backs Kittie up against the ropes and pushes with all of her weight. Kittie tries to struggle out of it, but Kelli is too driven. She continues to push against the ropes, and Kittie reaches up and rakes at Kelli’s eyes.
Kittie: You wanna break rules, bitch? I can do it too!
Ada: Kittie hits a knee to Kelli’s gut. She then follows through with a Bridging Floatover pin!
One…
Two…
Th...Kickout!
Rob: Kelli kicks out with force. Kittie doesn’t play this time, though. She grabs onto Kelli’s throat and begins choking her relentlessly. The referee throws up one finger to begin his count!
1!
2!
3!
4!
LET HER GO!
Ada: Kittie doesn’t let go. Kelli, however, has a smile on her face. As Kittie continues choking her, Halo starts to get inside, but Kelli waves a hand, telling her to stand back. Kittie shrieks angrily as she continues the choke, only for the referee to call for the bell!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Liam: As a result of a disqualification… Advancing to the semifinals… Halo Annis and Kelli Torres!
Rob: Bullshit! A disqualification in a “hardcore” match?
Ada: Typical SCU cowardice. But… smart at the same time, for Kelli to take advantage of the loose cannon that is Kittie for an easy advancement.
Halo enters the ring and hits the Black 13 on Kittie, effectively getting her off of Kelli. Jim looks on at this and simply moves along, not feeling concerned by any of it. Kelli catches her breath and then tosses Kittie to the outside of the ring, dusting her hands off. She leans over to shout at Kittie.
Kelli: If you wanna handle this, I’m easy to find. I don’t hide under masks for months.
Crowd: YEAHHHHHHH!!!
She waves Kittie off and her and Halo continue to celebrate.
The scene opens backstage at Underground where we see the title card for Ariana Angelos’ cooking YouTube channel Recipe 4 Disaster before we cut to where a makeshift kitchen has been set up and the two members of Team Go, Ariana Angelos and HBCarter are standing behind the worktop.
Ariana: Welcome to this special SCU Underground edition of Recipe 4 Disaster!
HBCarter: Subtitled: We’re All Gonna Die!
Carter says in his usual cheery tone and Ari gives him a teasing look.
Ariana: Now because my bestie is defending his TV Title tonight, he will not be eating the food I’m cooking.
At this point Carter drops to his knees with his arms spread towards the heavens.
HBCarter: Jesus, Buhda, Zeus, Thor, Odin, Apollo, Aphrodite, I thank you all!
Ariana: You do know what Aphrodite is the goddess off, right?
HBCarter: Not eating your food?
Ari gives her bestie a knowing look and it seems to click in Carter’s head.
HBCarter: Oh right, Anubis!
Ari shakes her head as Carter gets back to his feet.
Ariana: But because I still need someone to eat my Golden Syrup Smarties and Fish Food Meatloaf the staff have kindly volunteered to eat……….
Upon hearing what Ari is cooking the staff suddenly realize that they have better things to do and start to disperse.
Ariana: ………it…………
HBCarter: Sad thing is, that sounded decent until you mentioned fish food and meatloaf.
Ariana: Surely, someone will eat this meatloaf, it’s been in the oven all day!
Carter blinks a couple of times before seeing smoke coming out from the oven.
HBCarter: Err, Ari?
Ariana: Yeah?
HBCarter: What temperature did you leave the oven at?
It seems to click in Ari’s head as she rushes over to the oven to check on the meatloaf, when she opens it it’s opening the door to a hot sauna.
Ariana: Oh gods, it’s on fire, the ashes are on fire!
HBCarter: That shouldn’t be possible.
Ariana: Just get the fire extinguisher before I burn the building down!
Carter runs off as the scene fades.
”It’s a glorious Sunday…”
The cameras focus in on an intimate setting in a luxury box off to the side. We see Brother David with a cup of ice water in his hand, and Sister Ginny leaning into him with a small bag of popcorn. They are turned to look at Mother Mavis standing in front of the podium, her radiant, yet somehow chilling, smile ever present. She taps the microphone, and people begin to turn toward the box. There is a tightly packed group of people dressed in their Sunday best, carrying signs as they march back and forth in front of the box. Some of the signs read “It is our God given right to congregate!” and “We celebrate the Lord’s day!” Security is in part surrounding them, trying to talk to the leader of the group, who is too busy shouting the contents of their signs at them.
Mavis continues to smile, looking out past this group, and toward the other fans, who are obeying the rules of social distancing. She gives them a careful glance to make sure their eyes are on them.
Mavis: Glorious indeed, as we gather under His eye, and obey His command, given to us through the scripture. While it is not a woman’s place to speak out on religious matters, I have been charged with giving you a small introduction to one of the greatest men to ever step foot in SCU.
Crowd: YOU SUCK! WOMEN’S RIGHTS!
Mavis pauses, and stares out at the crowd again. This time, her smile has faded, and her cheeks redden slightly with anger. Her words don’t give way to the obvious rage written on her face.
Mavis: Women’s rights include the right to wait on your husband, hand and foot, for he is the provider. Do your research. But, what does one expect in Biden Country?
Mavis snickers, as Ginny boos the aforementioned name, throwing popcorn for dramatic affect. David’s face is still as stone as he looks down at the ground.
Mavis: In front of every great woman is a great man. One who is devout, and who does not cast aside the word of God. A man who is strong enough to provide for his family. It was said in Ephesians chapter 5 verse 25 “For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her.” And no words have ever been more true of my husband, and your Sin City Underground Champion… please everyone give it up for Father Gerald Eugene Shepherd!!!
Maivs steps back and claps as the crowd begins to boo. “Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum begins playing over the speakers as the door to the VIP box opens. Gerald comes jogging through the door and up to the podium. He takes the SCU Underground Championship belt from his shoulders and raises it up for all to see. This only makes the crowd boo even more. But, this also makes Gerald’s smile even wider. He sets the belt down on the podium for all to see as he leans down to adjust the microphone, so that he can stand tall and proud.
Gerald: I told each and every one of you heathens that I would walk out of Violent Conduct as the Underground Champion. It was written in the Good Book that the most dedicated and devout get what they deserve. And by golly, I got what I deserved. And I didn’t expect it to be easy. And to give the coward, O’Malley, some credit. He really did put up a fight when there was nowhere to go. He surprised me with that shoulder thing.
Gerald shudders, but it seems to be almost forced. He looks around the audience as he sees them giving O’Maley a bit of an ovation. He quickly pulls the focus back to himself.
Gerald: But, fight as he might have, he did not walk out of Violent Conduct with the belt. As much as we’d like to believe that O’Malley isn’t dodging me, his track record doesn’t speak very kindly in his favor. Whine and dodge. But, let’s go ahead and restrict that to the “Main show” brand, and keep all of the integrity in the Underground, right? I wish you well, O’Malley.
David: Bullshit!
Gerald’s smile fades when he looks over to Brother David, who covers his mouth after his sudden outburst. Gerald’s eyes narrow at his son. He tries not to take away from his own boasting, but the surprise and anger toward his son is present.
Gerald: What in Heaven's name are you talking about, Brother David?
Gerald gives him a look that says "Don't answer. To be continued." He goes back to the microphone until Brother David stands up from his seat despite Ginny begging him to sit back down.
David: What I'm talking about is everything coming out of your mouth. You aren't happy that O'Malley is moving on to SCW. You don't wish him well. And why should you?
Gerald: Son. The better man won. It's time to let sleeping dogs lie. He's obviously not going to get anywhere in SCW. Why am I going to continue to hold a grudge against the man?
David: Because he's a treacherous heathen who needs to be struck down! He doesn't deserve to get the better exposure. He deserves to face early retirement, and forced further into the arms of his jezebel who keeps him away from his manhood and responsibilities!
Gerald smiles and nods his head. As he's about to speak, David cuts him off.
David: I think you're avoiding him. We do have SCW contracts too, Father. You could easily go on and defeat him for the Roulette title and eradicate him from the roster. One less heathen for us to worry about!
Gerald thinks about it for a second.
Gerald: If I didn't know any better son, I'd think you was trying to insinuate something. Doubting my character.
David: No, it's just that…
Gerald: Why don't you go and try to strike the man down? Why don't you deliver some biblical justice to the heathenous O'Malley? Is it because you've tried and you couldn't? Numerous times? Because you couldn't even knock two GRIME ingrates off a little platform to win back the Hardcore Tag Team Championships? Ginny got blindsided, but you outright lost! So what makes you think you can take on someone like O'Malley when you're almost as insignificant as your damned sister? Useless! Now, fall in line, child!
David looks at Gerald, and everything in him wants to obey. But, instead, David walks out of the VIP box and pushes his way through the doors. Gerald just shakes his head and continues.
Gerald: Obstinate children… much like everyone in attendance tonight. I want… no I demand more respect from you cretins in the future. I am your champion. Finally, a champion you can all be proud of! One who stands for more than just himself! One with a truly divine calling! Think about it. Those with more brain cells than a murdered unborn child will see that I am a man of integrity, who will be here every week to fight the good fight, inside and outside of the ring. Praise Him!
Gerald raises the Underground Championship high in the air toward the sky as he looks up. Mavis and Ginny raise their hands up as well as "Spirit in the Sky" plays over the speakers once more.
The Staggs (Tim & Alexis) vs The Monstimals - Falls Count Anywhere Match
Liam: The following contest is a Falls Count Anywhere Match, and is part of the Hardcore Tag Team Championship tournament! Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiintroducing first, accompanied to the ring by Henry Lozak, they are Samuel McPherson and Lord Raab… The Monstimals!!!
Monster and Animal I Have Become (mash up) by Skillet and Three Days Grace play over the sound system as Samuel McPherson and Lord Raab come through the curtain with Henry Losak behind them as they walk side by side together to the ring, ignoring the fans as they step over the top rope together while Henry goes through the middle rope. Raab and Samuel do a holdup in the ring with the fans booing on them as Henry steps out of the ring with Raab and Samuel stand in the ring waiting for the match to start.
Liam: Aaaaaaaaaaand their opponents… Representing The Nobodies, they are… Tim and Alexis Staggs!!!
The lights in the arena go out as the beat to "The Nobodies" by Marilyn Manson plays over the speakers. As the electric organ picks up, a red light flashes across the screen as random faces begin to show on the screen. Then, a man in a white Bad Boys hooded jacket, and a black mask, steps out onto the stage, pausing as he looks down at the ground. He is joined by a female in a black hooded jacket and mask. As the music picks up, the figures pull their hoods back, yanking their masks off to reveal Tim and Alexis Staggs. Tim jumps onto the ring apron, focused as he steps through the ropes. He sits on them, allowing Alexis to step through. He paces back and forth, and the lights turn up some as he looks up. He then removes his jacket and tears away his black pants to reveal his wrestling outfit. Alexis walks around the ring as she gets the crowd excited for the match. Tim jogs backward and rests in one of the far corners, sinking down to a seated position as he contemplates. Alexis walks up behind him and rubs on his shoulders before he rises to his feet to kiss his wife.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Ada: Tim and Alexis rush in to take on an early advantage by knocking Raab down to the ground. Alexis pulls out a pair of handcuffs and begins punching Raab in the head with them as hard and rapid as she can.
Rob: Tim turns around and begins jabbing at Sam with a pair of brass knuckles, but Sam steps to the side with each jab. Sam moves away from Tim just enough and turns toward Alexis.
Ada: As he moves, Tim follows after. Tim jumps on Sam’s back, taking him down to the mat with a choke hold. He punches the side of Sam’s head with the knuckles as Alexis watches her back.
Rob: As Alexis goes back to punching Raab, he grabs her by the throat and chokes her. As he stands up, he brings Alexis with him and drops her with a Chokeslam! He picks up the handcuffs she had, and he slaps one end on the top rope.
Ada: Alexis is a tough little bitch, as she starts to move, after something that would put most men down. Raab drags her to the cuffs, though, and puts the other end around her wrist. Tim lets go of the choke hold and charges at Raab.
Rob: Raab ducks and Tim nearly collides with Alexis. However, he stops himself. He digs in his tights for the key, but Sam slams his hand against the ropes, and Tim drops the key to the outside.
Ada: Like a knight in shining armor, Tim tries to go outside to get the key, but Sam grabs his ankle and pulls him toward the middle of the ring. Raab rolls outside and picks up a steel chair and tosses it inside of the ring. Along with a barbed wire bat… and a… cheese grater?
Rob: Raab climbs back inside of the ring and picks up the steel chair. Sam continues to punch Tim repeatedly as Tim tries to get up to his feet. Raab lifts up his chair as Alexis tries to move away. Raab kicks her in the stomach and goes to swing the chair.
Ada: But Tim hits a headbutt to Sam, cutting his face on Sam’s mask. He gets to his feet and jumps up to grab the chair right out of Raab’s hand and smacks Raab with the chair.
Henry: He wants to play the hero? Show him what happens to heroes in GRIME!
Rob: Sam picks up the baseball bat and smacks and rakes it across Tim’s back! Tim yelps out as he goes to one knee. Raab picks up the steel chair and bashes Tim with it. Alexis struggles against the cuffs and ropes, but with no luck.
Ada: Sam hits Tim across the side of the head with the bat, tearing into his scalp and further tearing open the cheek! Raab throws the chair on the ground. He sets Tim up for the Killerbuster (Double Arm Brainbuster) onto the chair!
Rob: Raab looks down at Tim, thinking about the pin, but instead, he points to Sam, who begins hammering away with the bat. He hits repeated shots, and Alexis holds her arm out, screaming.
Alexis: NOOOO! STOP!!!
Ada: Raab looks over to her as she spits in his direction. Sam picks Tim up from the ground and nails the Animal Kills (Vertabreaker)! He then picks Tim up again, and repeats the move. Alexis is in the corner, undoing the turnbuckle covering, but Raab picks up the cheese grater!
Rob: Sam holds Tim up, but the lights are not even on in Tim’s eyes. His body is limp as Raab takes the cheese grater to Tim’s forehead and viciously begins grating away. Alexis shouts out again.
Alexis: FUCKING STOP!
Ada: Alexis tugs, trying to undo the ropes, but she can’t seem to get them. She begins yanking as the cuffs cut into her wrists. Sam picks the bat up and continues to shred away at Tim’s back while Raab shreds his face!
Rob: Alexis shrieks, hiding her face from the horrors in front of her. Raab puts the cheese grater on top of Tim’s head, and then he picks the chair up, raising it up high in the air. He crashes down on it! Alexis screams and then holds her arm out again to yell.
Alexis: We quit! WE QUIT!!!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Liam: Here are your winners, and the last team to advance in the tournament… Lord Raab and Samuel McPherson… The Monstimals!!!
The crowd boos, and boos even louder when Raab continues to beat down with the chair. Sam continues to beat down with the barbed wire bat. The onslaught continues for a moment until Jamie, Vixen, and Erik Staggs come rushing the ring. Jamie rips the bat away from Sam, and Vixen struggles to get the chair away from Raab, Erik has a microphone as he shouts.
Erik: SSSSSTOP! NOW!
Crowd: YEAH!
Henry climbs inside of the ring with a microphone of his own. Raab rips the chair back from Vixen completely. He prepares to hit anyone who comes close, all while Alexis tries to kick at him, still cuffed to the ropes. Henry steps up close to Erik, laughing.
Henry: Is this not GRIME Wrestling? Erik, did you not have your errand boy, Rory, seek out the services of The Monstimals, because of our reputation in bloodbath, rude violence?
Erik: This is not the time, nor the place, Henry. I’m telling you to back off. Now…
Henry stares at Erik, his nostrils flaring out as he sniffs. He looks from side to side as Tim starts to get up. Raab swings the chair against Tim’s head, knocking him right back down to the mat. Henry raises his microphone as Jamie whacks Sam with the bat, tearing at the flesh on his arm. Sam growls out and grabs Jamie’s throat, causing Erik to kick out Sam’s knee to stop it from going further.
Henry: This! This is what I am talking about. The infamous Staggs Family! Some of the greatest and most noble fighters in Hardcore Wrestling history. You have spilled enough blood to fill the Nile, collectively. I don’t see what the big fucking deal is, Erik.
Erik gets in Henry’s face, his anger clearly showing now as he barks.
Erik: I didn’t ask for a redundant history lesson on my family, Henry. I told you to back the fuck off now, or you just might force my hand.
Henry laughs in Erik’s face.
Henry: Looking around at your hand, I don’t see anything that my Monstimals can’t handle. But, it would be fun to see, right here, right now. The Monstimals never back down from a challenge.
Erik looks over to Jamie, and then to Tim, then to Vixen. The medical team comes down and they help Tim out of the ring. Vixen tries to help Alexis out of the cuffs, but Alexis rips the key out Vixen’s hand and does it herself, and immediately rolls out of the ring to go with Tim on the stretcher. Erik scoffs and throws the microphone down on the ground. He exits the ring and follows with Alexis, as Jamie and Vixen do the same. Henry raises The Monstimals’ arms in victory as we go elsewhere.