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Results / Underground Ep. 71 (Results)
« on: September 09, 2020, 12:51:15 AM »Orleans arena
Sin City Underground Ep 71 comes to you taped in front of a limited live audience of 25% capacity, wearing face masks and social distancing between groups, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. This episode will air on WGN and the Sin City Network at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, September 5th, 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.
1- Each ticket purchased will come with a safety bag. (A safety Bag includes a company logo face Mask, one .5 oz bottle of hand sanitizer, and a pair of XL gloves. Masks must be worn in all areas of the building.
2- Tickets to all shows going forward will only be sold at the SCW shop and only available to the local residents in which the show is being held.
3- Tickets will be sold no earlier than 48 hours of the show. (For SCW, look at it as the promo deadline is when tickets go on sale for that show and SCU shows.)
4- Everyone entering the building will get screened to read their temperature.
5- All food sold going forward will be already wrapped. All drinks will now be sold only in cans or bottles. No fountain type drinks.
6- Food can only be consumed in the designated areas in which masks can be taken off temporarily. All merch bought at the event will be done by credit cards, the shops will no longer take cash.
All segments due to the Underground account ideally by the SCW segment deadline, but no later than 6pm PST on Sunday, August 30th, 2020. Late segments will no longer be accepted going forward to ensure results go up in a timely manner.
The camera focuses on the ring where Underground Champion, O’Malley, is standing after making his entrance. The Underground Championship is over his shoulder and he has a microphone in his hand. He is still sporting a small bandage just under his hairline on his forehead, the only visible evidence of his brutal match against Ben Jordan last week.
O’Malley: Last week I went through my toughest challenge of me career, and it’s only by sheer luck that I’m standin’ here still the Underground Champion. Fer what it’s worth, Ben Jordan put up a hell of a fight last week, and if he hadn’t fallen off that ambulance along with me, he’d be the champ and not me.
A huge pop follows, and O’Malley nods. He adjust the title over his shoulder and continues.
O’Malley: I’d be a fool to stand out here and deny Ben the respect he’s owed after that match, so I’m doin’ what’s right and givin’ him that much. But when it all boils down to it, I am still the champion, and now I’ve gotta move on from the shite with Ben, and onto what lies ahead. And it seems I’ve already got one idgit steppin’ to the front of the line, stakin’ his claim.
Vicious boos follow and O’Malley nods.
O’Malley: Try as Father Gerald might, his little challenge last week doesn’t exactly matter because he’s gotta earn his shot later tonight against Mark Cross.
O’Malley laughs and shakes his head.
O’Malley: I was all set to accept Gerald’s challenge, because why not? He thinks he’s worthy enough and if he’s that ready fer me to whoop his arse all over the arena at Violent Conduct, who am I to deny him. I wasn’t about to say no because he had to go and run his mouth about me personal business when he had no right, and I’m not gonna let him just stand there and keep it up without kickin’ his arse fer it. If there is one thing I’m hopin’, it’s that Gerald beats Cross tonight, because not only am I over Mark Cross in general, I want the opportunity to prove that Father Gerald isn’t worthy of leadin’ this company, either.
O’Malley receives a mixed reaction at this point, as those in attendance would rather see Mark Cross face him yet again.
O’Malley: Father Gerald may think himself a leader, but what I see...is someone whose flock is slowly turnin’ away because he’s losin’ his marbles one by one. Gerald, me fella, I’ll be watchin’ this closely. Ye wanted me attention? Ye feckin’ got it, fella. But fer all the wrong reasons. One way or another, I’ll get me hands on ye fer that shite ye said last week, and ye’ll be beggin’ me fer mercy!
The camera zooms in on his face, fired up and angry.
O’Malley: Too bad ye won’t get any from me, ye bible thumpin’ dick fer brains! Ye better watch yer back, because GRIME is the least of yer worries…
O’Malley then throws the mic down and exits the ring, heading as quickly backstage as he can, though he holds his still bruised ribs in the process.
Cameras are backstage with Raab and Samuel, standing behind Henry Losak as usual, allowing him to take in charge of the speaking as he always does while standing backstage from one another. The tag team division seems to be getting bigger in GRIME Wrestling, and it was The Monstimals duty to promote the tag team division, forcing more teams to team up and face The Monstimals. However, the tag belt for GRIME Wrestling was still not a thing as Raab and Samuel shake their heads. Henry begins to speak.
Henry Losak: "I love how the tag team division in GRIME Wrestling is being ignored, not even thinking about having The Monstimals face against Alex Rush and the Rhino idiot for the hardcore tag team titles. We need them because unlike the rest of GRIME Wrestlers, having no interest in actually building a tag team division apart from The Jackels who we still haven't fought yet in GRIME Wrestling for some reason we don't know about. How many times have we challenged The Jackals to a match against us, only GRIME Wrestling staff refuse to place The Monstimals against them? Are we too violent for them or something? Who knows, but we've always said the Hardcore Tag Team titles are on the wrong brand, they belong to GRIME Wrestling and we will do everything to bring those belts to GRIME Wrestling to grow the tag team division this brand needs."
Henry wondered with a vast sigh, wondering why they had to wait so long to face them in a match. However, they had to move onto the other topic of things on their mind, the match for tonight.
Henry Losak: "While The Monstimals don't get The Jackals, we get some masked freaks once again instead. It's funny because rarely do The Monstimals get placed in a match against the unknown masked wrestlers, but how long do we have to wait for Cyan to be unmasked. We seem to wrestle the Cyan masked guy in tag matches every single time. Why is it your afraid to unveil yourself? To this date, The Monstimals are the only team in GRIME to have never wear the muti coloured masks. They never needed to hide behind a different identity to hide who they are because they are well-known stars as a tag team. To even things up, along with yellow who The Monstimals will also destroy, it's set in an Inferno Tables match."
Henry has a huge smile on his face, having the match that's very well suited for the pair of them and they came out with a win last time too.
Henry Losak: "Inferno tables match is a type of match Lord Raab and Samuel McPherson has won every single match of, since GRIME Wrestling was invented and they've been unstoppable. You boy whoever you are behind those masks don't stand a god damn chance against these guys. Unlike you hidden idiots, The Monstimals want to grow tag team wrestling in GRIME Wrestling, dreaming of capturing SCU Hardcore Tag Team Belts well it's not an Underground belt, it's more suited for GRIME, but that will have to wait. Cyan and Yellow are in for a rude awakening as Raab and Samuel are still not in a good mood after Jacob and Jerry being assholes as they were not doing their jobs properly as a team. They will have no issues putting you both through a flaming table, burning your faces off, especially with Cyan, seeing who the fuck you are under the mask and I hope the pair of you are a new team for The Monstimals to destroy. If not, you will be fucked by them. Cyan and Yellow, prepare to be destroyed by The Monstimals."
Henry walks away with Raab and Samuel, signalling for the Hardcore tag team titles around their waist, before grunting together on camera. They then leave with Henry to head back to their locker room for the cameras to go back to ringside for the next match to take place on Underground.
Vs 
GRIME Rules
Royal Purple vs Cadet Blue
Liam: The opening contest is scheduled for one fall… Iiiiiiiiiintroducing first, representing the masked members of GRIME, she is… Royal Purple!!!
Royal Purple comes rushing through the curtains. She stops on the stage. After looking around, she darts down the rampway and slides right inside of the ring. She runs up the turnbuckle and looks around from up top. She pauses before lowering herself into the corner.
Liam: Aaaaaaaand her opponent… Also representing the masked members of GRIME, she is… Cadet Blue!!!
Cadet Blue comes through the crowd, making no haste as she climbs the ring steps. She goes to the center of the ropes, looking around before entering. She settles into her corner and waits for the match to start.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Rob: Cadet Blue goes to tie up with Royal Purple, but Royal Purple punches her in the stomach. She then hits a high kick that puts Cadet Blue on the ground.
Ada: Royal Purple comes off the ropes and hits a Rolling Senton. Cadet Blue tries to raise her knees, but not in time.
Rob: Royal Purple hooks the leg, but doesn’t even get a one count. She springs up to her feet and then she comes off the ropes, Clotheslining Cadet Blue to the ground.
Ada: Royal Purple jumps up to the second rope in the corner and comes off with a Split Legged Moonsault. She hooks the leg!
One!
Tw...Kickout!
Rob: Just under two, and Cadet Blue finds her way out from under Royal Purple. She grabs hold of Royal Purple’s tights and rolls her up from behind.
One!
Two!
Ada: Party foul! Royal Purple grabs onto the mask of Cadet Blue. She pulls back, keeping hold of the mask so it doesn’t leave her face.
Rob: Royal Purple hits a Dropkick to the gut. She then climbs to the top rope and watches as Cadet Blue just lays there. She sets up for a Frog Splash.
Ada: Cadet Blue gets up and grabs hold of Royal Purple from mid air and drops her with a Tilt-A-Whirl Slam. She steps over Royal Purple’s chest and then drops an elbow to the center of the chest.
Rob: Cadet Blue stomps on Royal Purple, getting out all of the aggression from the high flyer. She gets a handful of hood and drags Royal Purple to her feet.
Ada: A Scoop Slam plants Royal Purple in the center of the ring. Cadet Blue goes from one side of the ring, to the other. She then does a Falling Headbutt…
Rob; But Royal Purple moves! She kicks Cadet Blue rapidly in the sides, alternating. She then goes back up top for the same Frog Splash that she missed earlier…
Ada: No! She turns around and waits for Cadet Blue to get up. As she is right in position and stumbles backward, Royal Purple flies off with a Shooting Star DDT a la Ruby???
Rob: She executes it just as well as Ruby does, but still not the same as Misty! She rolls Cadet Blue over onto her back and hooks the leg!
One!
Two!
Three!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Liam: Here is your winner via pinfall… Royal Purple!!!
Royal Purple doesn’t waste any time celebrating. She instantly exits the ring. She stops only to look at Cadet Blue lying there. She then turns back around and leaves the ringside area.
There is a loud clapping sound heard echoing throughout the hallways section just outside of the locker rooms. We can see four masked GRIME members standing along the wall. However, their lights aren’t on, so they seem to just be representing the “black” masks. The tallest one in the middle leads the clapping, as when he stops, so do the rest.
One: You can not take away the fighting spirit. You can try to tame it. You can try to harness it. You can even try to redirect it, but you cannot extinguish it.
The middle one is more clearly in charge as he steps forward. He reaches a gloved hand into his pocket, and clicks on the light to the mask. However, instead of the x’s for eyes and the stitched mouth lighting up, the word “GOD” lights up across the forehead.
GOD: If you can’t beat them, join them. Those have been words that I’ve heard echoing throughout the backstage area for months now. GRIME is rising to the top. They are the reckoning for SCU, and they will usher us into 2021.
GOD shrugs his shoulders. He looks over to his left. This female figure reaches into her pocket and turns on her mask, reading “ONLY”.
GOD: Everyone has a point. Switching sides is the smart thing to do to ensure survival. The numbers and the morale all speak in favor. So, who are we to refuse to jump ship?
GOD looks over to his right. The male and female figures there reach into their pockets, but GOD shakes his head sternly.
GOD: Not yet. See, no one ever said that we took the road of least resistance. No one ever accused us of taking the easy way out. No one ever told us that we were rats on a sinking ship. And do you know why that is?
GOD looks over to the two on his right again and nods. The male clicks on his mask, and it reads “HAS”, followed by the female, who clicks her mask on to read “MERCY”. GOD looks over to “ONLY” and then to “HAS” and “MERCY”, pointing to each person in order as he reads it out loud.
GOD: Only God has mercy. Only He will deliver us, but we must have faith in His ultimate plan.
GOD removes his mask to reveal himself as Father Gerald Shepherd. ONLY is Mother Mavis, HAS is Brother David, and MERCY is Sister Virginia. Gerald’s face looks riddled with utter disgust.
Gerald: Tonight, I have no doubt in my mind that I am going to destroy Mark Cross and any hope that he has for facing O’Malley at Violent Conduct. By the power and grace of God himself, that spot belongs to me. And I have no qualms about doing whatever it takes, because I have sat back as hacks like Mark Cross and O’Malley have led us to the mercy of GRIME, not giving a good gosh darn about the fight. All while the fans stand out there and boo us as if we are the bad guys, even though we were the first ones to take the fight to GRIME, and win no less.
Gerald looks like he just can’t believe that the words coming out of his mouth are true, and yet, they are. He shakes his head and even lets out an exasperated chuckle.
Gerald: I once told everyone that I was gonna come into SCU and lead us with tough love. I did for a while, until I had my confidence shaken by a rhino.
Gerald shudders as David chuckles. Gerald elbows him in the side but pretends nothing has happened and he doesn’t skip a beat.
Gerald: I realize that I have softened up, and it explains why the Good Shepherds have been in a dry spell. It’s time to get ruthless again, and aim high as the sky. Just as Mother Mavis will be bringing home the SCU Underground Championship to the church later tonight, I will be doing the same at Violent Conduct.
Mavis claps her hands and then steps forward.
Mavis: Dahlia Rotten and Merlot Ayano, the heathens who already represent the championship scene of Sin City Underground… after tonight, there will be one less jezebel holding onto a title, and the gold will be around the waist of the righteous.
David: Amen, Mother!
Virginia: Amen my sister in Christ!
Mavis: This is only one of the many glories that will be bestowed upon the Shepherds. Gerald’s victory over Mark Cross is only the beginning.
Gerald nods and he steps to the forefront once more.
Gerald: It’s no longer a question of if I will claim the top position in the company. It is about when it will happen. Tonight, I answer the question when I defeat Mark Cross and bring the prophecy closer to fruition. We’ll see just who has lost their marbles, you spineless, child-abandoning piece of scum, answering to a woman. And you have the nerve to question my beliefs and actions? It’s not even a fair fight, O’Malley. It really isn’t. But, you’re too stubborn to listen, and I’m too eager to get to the top to try to convince you. We’ll have our day.
Gerald nods and takes his mask and walks it over to a barrel on fire. He drops it in, and sheds the hood and the gloves, as do the rest of the Shepherds. The flames rise higher as they walk off.
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 the match Hitamashii, Ivan, Andrew and Omasa Tazu has with Max Burke, Angel of Filth, Vixen and Gold.
Hitamashii-I told you that Javier and Eric would not distract me, and they didn’t. Andrew and I were focused, and we got the victory. Yeah, Omasa had some issues with Angel later in the night, but we will dispose of that issue next week.
Andrew-There is not a damn thing that can be done to slow us down. Dying Breed, Hitamashii and Omasa are on a roll and nothing, I mean NOTHING, will derail us, especially those who claim to be as violent as the quartet we are facing. We will show them that we are the most violent quartet ever assembled.
Ivan-I know that one day the 4 of us will hold gold, it is just a matter of time until we get there, and I have a good feeling Hitamashii will be the first one of us to obtain gold when he defeats Max Burke whenever that match takes place.
Hitamashii-Let’s go out there and show the world what we can do, and not let ourselves become distracted from the prize.
Hitamashii cackles and he, with his friends in tow, decide to go into the locker room as the scene fades to black.
VS 
Coby Quik vs Damian Dark
The first bit of "Welcome to the World" plays through the PA. With each beat, gold lights flash from the top of the stage, bouncing around the arena before finally focusing on the area of the stage between the curtains. Coby steps out onto the stage in his black boxing trunks. His hands are taped and down at his sides. The gold trim on his trunks shine extra bright when the lights hit them. Cheers fill the arena. The camera focuses on Coby and catches a wide smile grow on his face as he starts to move down the ramp.
Darlyn: Introducing first, from Atlanta, GA standing at 5’10” and weighing in at 168lb, he is… Coby Quik!!!
Coby doesn't stick to the middle of the ramp, slapping the outstretched hands of fans as he moves down the ramp to the ring. He gets to the end of the ramp and hops up on the apron of the ring. Coby turns his back to the ring before wrapping his arms around the top rope and bouncing his feet on the bottom rope, flipping backwards over the top rope and into the ring. He takes a few steps towards the center of the ring and waits for his opponent to come down the ramp.
Dralyn: And his opponent!!!
The lights go off and you here Let Me In playing through the speakers. The devil's here and outcomes Damian Dark in a casket will descend to the ring with red liquid on top of it.
Darlyn: On the way to the ring… Damian Dark!!!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Chad: Here we go with this one under way, Damian Dark and Coby Quik tie up. Damian being a bit stronger of the two sends Coby to the ropes.
Gena: Coby bounces off and charges at Damian jumping towards him hitting a Diving Crossbody! Damian goes down, but gets right back up. Coby quickly goes for a dropkick but gets blocked by Damian Dark. Coby gets up but gets hits with a European Uppercut, he stumbles back as Damian drops Coby with a Running leaping Shoulder Block.
Chad: Damian hits a Springboard Leg Drop to Coby. Damian goes for the cover!
One!!!
Kickout!
Chad: Coby kicks out with a lot of strength as he looks a bit angry all of a sudden.
Gena: Coby gets up as Damian goes for a Leaping Clothesline but misses as Coby ducks it.
Chad: Coby grabs Damian Dark….. DDT! Damian gets back up, Coby grabs him again… swinging neckbreacker!
Gena: The crowd is on fire with cheers as Coby drops down to one knee for the cover.
One!!!
Two!!!
Kickout!
Chad: Damian kicks out, Coby picks up Damian Dark, Who starts hits Coby in the chest with a few forearm shots. Coby back steps a bit before he begins to block the punches and ducks one punch.
Gena: Damian tries to grab Coby next, but misses. Coby however grabs Damian and sends him to the ropes.
Chad: Damian springs off of the ropes and grabs Coby’s head… Springboard Stunner!!! Coby is down!!! Damian goes for the cover!
One!!!
Two!!!
Thr-Kickout!
Gena: Another kick out by Coby. Damian quickly picks Coby up and bounces her off of the ropes, looking for a Roll Up Pin combo, but Coby manages to grab the ropes.
Chad: This gives Coby a chance to collect himself. He takes a deep breath as Damian scurries to his feet.
Gena: Damian moves in, but Coby is waiting for him and he busts out a combo… Two punches followed by a Shoot Kick, followed by a Spinning Backfist followed by a Spinning Lariat.
Chad: Damian goes down again. Coby thou picks him back up… Damian quickly kicks him in the gut and nails a DDT!!
Gena: Damian goes for the cover but doesn’t even get a one count.
Chad:Damian tries to grab Coby but he hits Damian with a Dropkick. Coby runs around the ring coming back hitting Damian with another dropkick!
Gena: Damian goes down, Coby runs to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle. Damian rolls to his side, Coby gets ghis feet on the top turnbuckle and stands there as Damian sits up then slowly starts to get to his feet.
Chad: Coby jumps off!!! Damian extends his arm out to counter with a chokeslam… Coby wraps his feet around Damians neck while holding on to Damian’s arm. Damien stans on his feet as Coby dangles in the air locking on his “Quik2Sleep" (Flying Triangle Leg Choke while hanging from a standing opponent.)
Gena: Damian, tries to move his body around, trying to get Coby to fall off but he has this locked in. Damian, starts heading towards the ropes.
Chad: Coby uses his weight to swing his body around to cause his back to hit the ropes before Damian can reach them. His back bounces off the ropes, Damian goes three steps away from the ropes… Damian drops to one knee and taps out!!!! THis one is over, Coby Quik wins with his submission hold right in the middle of the ring!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Darlyn: The winner of this match by tap outl... Coby Quik!!!
"Welcome to the World" begins to play as Coby gets to his feet. Damian goes down to the mat. Coby nods at the fans as he yells…
Coby: That’s What’s Up!
Crowd: That’s what’s Up!!!
Coby exits the ring as the crowd cheers him on.
GRIME member Jade walks out onto the ramp as boos begin to echo around her. She looks around for a moment before raising the microphone in her hand….
Jade: I care about your feelings as much as my would be tag partner cares about life in general. Tonight I will have the esteemed privilege of carrying yet another wrestler not fit to carry my luggage. In front of, well all of you. Yet I find myself concerned about one thing, and one thing only. What’s in it for me? I’d sooner leave everyone involved in this match laid out and wishing they had never crossed my path in the first damn place.
Masked Jade reaches into her back pocket and then produces an extendable baton that she extends as she resumes speaking….
Jade: Let me be crystal clear. This is my problem solver. Apathy, Celeste, and Orchid are all of my problems here tonight. I could care less who is under those masks, the fact remains neither of you are me. Neither of you could be me. I am going to beat the hell out of whichever of you I get my hands on to win. I am not above beating the hell out of both of you to win. You both can bet your bottom dollar that all of you are looking at the one woman in a mask who damn sure will do whatever I need to do to get where I want.
Apathy, I’ll lay it out like this. Pull your weight, or don’t. Contribute to the win, or don’t. Screw me over out there, or don’t. Just understand this, whether you care or not, what you decide to do as my partner will only fuel my decision as to whether or not I am going to cannibalize you out there. I have no problem dropping you right where you stand, I owe you nothing. The win is the only thing I care about and the only thing that matters to me, cost me a win at your own risk.
Masked member Jade drops the microphone and walks away as the crowd boos….
Just outside of the GRIME Women’s Locker Room area, we see a lone figure, sitting on an equipment box in yogi position. Her head is bowed, and covered by the hood of her jacket. We can hear the sharp, but slow inhalation of air, and a pause, before slowly exhaling. This is repeated. Nick, the newly appointed GRIME interviewer, approaches her and tries to get a peek under the hood. He smirks and then motions for the camera to come closer. He takes a microphone and raises it to his mouth.
Nick: I was wondering where you were hiding.
Woman: I am not hiding. I am out in plain sight.
She lifts her head, and we can see that it’s Kittie under the hood. She pushes back the hood and looks right at Nick, and then to the microphone. She closes her eyes and takes in another deep breath, her nostrils flaring out as she does so. Pause. Release.
Nick: Tonight, you got a big match against Ruby, the woman you faced at Summer XXXTreme, alongside Vixen, for the GRIME World Nightmare Championship. Any thoughts?
Kittie takes another deep breath. Pause. Release. She then opens her eyes and slides down from the box to a standing position.
Kittie: No.
Nick: All of that build up, just for a “no”? Come on, girl. You gotta have something going on in your head about this match.
Kittie raises the corner of her mouth and shrugs, almost as if she regrets feeling that way.
Kittie: When there’s nothing rolling around in that head of hers but playing slap ass and bossing around some Magenta wearing bitch who is okay with being called a whore, what can I really say?
Nick: Rumor has it that the bosses will be paying close attention to this match.
Kittie rolls her eyes. But then she closes them and takes another deep breath. Pause. Release. Her eyes open.
Kittie: How can I say this nicely? I can’t. So let me try being honest. I don’t give a flying fuck if the bosses are watching this insult of a match or not. Ruby is not worth my time. I am a former Bombshell Champion, the second in history. The first ever Bombshell Roulette Champion. I opened Sin City Wrestling. Who the hell is Ruby? Her claim to fame was being a dead woman’s bitch. She might have gained a better idea of the importance of safe driving from Misty, but that’s about fucking it.
Nick wants to say something, but he’s honestly shocked. Kittie gives a pure look of contempt. She doesn’t give Nick a chance to say anything.
Kittie: If Ruby thinks that her little friend “Debbi” is going to scare me, then she’s fucking mistaken. I’ve dealt with much bigger whips, and much bigger sadists. Guess what? They’re not around. But I am. I’m standing right here, trying to calm myself down so that I don’t end Ruby’s career just because she’s in my way. I’m trying not to outclass her too much, because the depth of ladies in GRIME isn’t all that great. Unless we’ve got some major names hiding under those masks, we’ve got Esther Azarov, Queen of Apathy, Piper Beckett, Helena Jeckel, and Ruby. We need to work with what we have, and sadly, that’s not much.
Nick: So you’re saying that you’re better than those five? What about Angel of Filth? Vixen Staggs?
Kittie: Really? Angel of Filth got me back into wrestling when I thought my days of wrestling were over. Vixen is a Hall of Famer, grand slam SCW champion. Only one of those things amounts to shit inside of the ring. Take a guess who I see on my level?
Nick: Vixen Staggs?
Kittie: Bingo, Nicholas. Angel of Filth couldn’t lick my wrestling boots. She belongs with Ruby and the other curs I named. Vixen is the one that I’m gunning for, one on one. I’ll check off every name between me and her until we get that chance. And the Ruby’s and Esther’s won’t stop me.
Nick nods his head.
Nick: Okay… Confidence in a woman is almost as attractive as her crazy.
Kittie: And I’m known for having both. So was there anything else? Should I give you my opinions on the 2020 election? Perhaps climate control? The continuously rising numbers of COVID cases in the US?
Nick pauses and slowly starts to step away.
Nick: No thanks. Good luck tonight.
Kittie: And good luck to you too. I hear Indigo is easy after a few drinks. You’re welcome.
With that, Kittie climbs back onto the equipment box and crosses her legs. She raises her arms up to her side and pinches her fingers together as she practices deep breathing.
Merlot Ayano: Have always heard third time is charm.
Her words ring out even before the pre-recorded video starts. The first scene that the audience is introduced to is Merlot doing some conditioning. She’s running laps around an outdoor track. It's unclear what number she’s on, but her breathing and body language seems quite normal. A few seconds pass before her voice blares out once more.
Merlot Ayano: Many people wrestle for long time and never hold top prize. Hell, many people wrestle for long time and never even get chance to fight for one. Merlot? Merlot been fortunate. Became Champion of Seishin. Won Omega Academy Fenris Championship. Won XWF Championship. Have been to top of mountain main times over. However, one still eludes Merlot―
Cut to Merlot inside of a gym. Her legs are intertwined with a sit-up machine. The SCU Combat Champion alternates between throwing a punch and throwing an elbow upon each come up, all while keeping her core tight.
Merlot Ayano: Is no secret that Merlot wishes to be SCU Underground Champion. Have made that clear since very beginning. And throughout time here, have had two chances to win it. Have come up short both. Got beaten the first time. And while it hurt, was able to live with it. Even the best lose. But second one? Was robbed in second match by interference. Has never sat well with Merlot. Never.
There’s another camera cut as Merlot switches to some heavy bag work. She starts off with some punches. There’s a lot of power behind them. There’s a lot of frustration behind them as well.
Merlot Ayano: Mother Mavis? Is trickster. Is also wildcard for match. Wildcard because she is least predictable in battle. Makes her hard to read, hard to put down for count. Makes her dangerous, no doubt. But maybe not as dangerous as Underground Champion herself. Dahlia? Is special talent. Have fought when challenged for SCU Television Championship. She’s difficult to match up with. So much power. So much speed. And good mind inside ring. Did what no one else could do. Beat Celeste. Hell, beat Celeste twice in a row to win championship. Was feat no one ever saw coming.
Those punches transform into precise, stiff kicks.
Merlot Ayano: Would be easy to walk into this match feeling fearful. But, have to hold head up high. Have to be confident. Mavis and Dahlia have done crazy things in ring. But have to remember, Merlot has as well. Came into SCU and blazed through that tournament. Become third person to win Mayhem Survival. Beat Dahlia to win Television Championship. And won Combat Championship while holding Television Championship.
Her last kick sends an echo throughout the arena. Afterwards, she wipes some sweat away from her brow.
Merlot Ayano: SCU has been in chaos and turmoil for long time now. Something crazy happens every week. But one thing that SCU can count on is that Merlot will fight. Maybe is what SCU needs right now. And that same fight won’t leave Merlot if win Underground Championship. If anything, will just grow stronger. Hai…
She nods her head after that last word. The camera starts to fade shortly after.
Sin City Underground Ep 71 comes to you taped in front of a limited live audience of 25% capacity, wearing face masks and social distancing between groups, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. This episode will air on WGN and the Sin City Network at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, September 5th, 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.
1- Each ticket purchased will come with a safety bag. (A safety Bag includes a company logo face Mask, one .5 oz bottle of hand sanitizer, and a pair of XL gloves. Masks must be worn in all areas of the building.
2- Tickets to all shows going forward will only be sold at the SCW shop and only available to the local residents in which the show is being held.
3- Tickets will be sold no earlier than 48 hours of the show. (For SCW, look at it as the promo deadline is when tickets go on sale for that show and SCU shows.)
4- Everyone entering the building will get screened to read their temperature.
5- All food sold going forward will be already wrapped. All drinks will now be sold only in cans or bottles. No fountain type drinks.
6- Food can only be consumed in the designated areas in which masks can be taken off temporarily. All merch bought at the event will be done by credit cards, the shops will no longer take cash.
All segments due to the Underground account ideally by the SCW segment deadline, but no later than 6pm PST on Sunday, August 30th, 2020. Late segments will no longer be accepted going forward to ensure results go up in a timely manner.
The camera focuses on the ring where Underground Champion, O’Malley, is standing after making his entrance. The Underground Championship is over his shoulder and he has a microphone in his hand. He is still sporting a small bandage just under his hairline on his forehead, the only visible evidence of his brutal match against Ben Jordan last week.
O’Malley: Last week I went through my toughest challenge of me career, and it’s only by sheer luck that I’m standin’ here still the Underground Champion. Fer what it’s worth, Ben Jordan put up a hell of a fight last week, and if he hadn’t fallen off that ambulance along with me, he’d be the champ and not me.
A huge pop follows, and O’Malley nods. He adjust the title over his shoulder and continues.
O’Malley: I’d be a fool to stand out here and deny Ben the respect he’s owed after that match, so I’m doin’ what’s right and givin’ him that much. But when it all boils down to it, I am still the champion, and now I’ve gotta move on from the shite with Ben, and onto what lies ahead. And it seems I’ve already got one idgit steppin’ to the front of the line, stakin’ his claim.
Vicious boos follow and O’Malley nods.
O’Malley: Try as Father Gerald might, his little challenge last week doesn’t exactly matter because he’s gotta earn his shot later tonight against Mark Cross.
O’Malley laughs and shakes his head.
O’Malley: I was all set to accept Gerald’s challenge, because why not? He thinks he’s worthy enough and if he’s that ready fer me to whoop his arse all over the arena at Violent Conduct, who am I to deny him. I wasn’t about to say no because he had to go and run his mouth about me personal business when he had no right, and I’m not gonna let him just stand there and keep it up without kickin’ his arse fer it. If there is one thing I’m hopin’, it’s that Gerald beats Cross tonight, because not only am I over Mark Cross in general, I want the opportunity to prove that Father Gerald isn’t worthy of leadin’ this company, either.
O’Malley receives a mixed reaction at this point, as those in attendance would rather see Mark Cross face him yet again.
O’Malley: Father Gerald may think himself a leader, but what I see...is someone whose flock is slowly turnin’ away because he’s losin’ his marbles one by one. Gerald, me fella, I’ll be watchin’ this closely. Ye wanted me attention? Ye feckin’ got it, fella. But fer all the wrong reasons. One way or another, I’ll get me hands on ye fer that shite ye said last week, and ye’ll be beggin’ me fer mercy!
The camera zooms in on his face, fired up and angry.
O’Malley: Too bad ye won’t get any from me, ye bible thumpin’ dick fer brains! Ye better watch yer back, because GRIME is the least of yer worries…
O’Malley then throws the mic down and exits the ring, heading as quickly backstage as he can, though he holds his still bruised ribs in the process.
Cameras are backstage with Raab and Samuel, standing behind Henry Losak as usual, allowing him to take in charge of the speaking as he always does while standing backstage from one another. The tag team division seems to be getting bigger in GRIME Wrestling, and it was The Monstimals duty to promote the tag team division, forcing more teams to team up and face The Monstimals. However, the tag belt for GRIME Wrestling was still not a thing as Raab and Samuel shake their heads. Henry begins to speak.
Henry Losak: "I love how the tag team division in GRIME Wrestling is being ignored, not even thinking about having The Monstimals face against Alex Rush and the Rhino idiot for the hardcore tag team titles. We need them because unlike the rest of GRIME Wrestlers, having no interest in actually building a tag team division apart from The Jackels who we still haven't fought yet in GRIME Wrestling for some reason we don't know about. How many times have we challenged The Jackals to a match against us, only GRIME Wrestling staff refuse to place The Monstimals against them? Are we too violent for them or something? Who knows, but we've always said the Hardcore Tag Team titles are on the wrong brand, they belong to GRIME Wrestling and we will do everything to bring those belts to GRIME Wrestling to grow the tag team division this brand needs."
Henry wondered with a vast sigh, wondering why they had to wait so long to face them in a match. However, they had to move onto the other topic of things on their mind, the match for tonight.
Henry Losak: "While The Monstimals don't get The Jackals, we get some masked freaks once again instead. It's funny because rarely do The Monstimals get placed in a match against the unknown masked wrestlers, but how long do we have to wait for Cyan to be unmasked. We seem to wrestle the Cyan masked guy in tag matches every single time. Why is it your afraid to unveil yourself? To this date, The Monstimals are the only team in GRIME to have never wear the muti coloured masks. They never needed to hide behind a different identity to hide who they are because they are well-known stars as a tag team. To even things up, along with yellow who The Monstimals will also destroy, it's set in an Inferno Tables match."
Henry has a huge smile on his face, having the match that's very well suited for the pair of them and they came out with a win last time too.
Henry Losak: "Inferno tables match is a type of match Lord Raab and Samuel McPherson has won every single match of, since GRIME Wrestling was invented and they've been unstoppable. You boy whoever you are behind those masks don't stand a god damn chance against these guys. Unlike you hidden idiots, The Monstimals want to grow tag team wrestling in GRIME Wrestling, dreaming of capturing SCU Hardcore Tag Team Belts well it's not an Underground belt, it's more suited for GRIME, but that will have to wait. Cyan and Yellow are in for a rude awakening as Raab and Samuel are still not in a good mood after Jacob and Jerry being assholes as they were not doing their jobs properly as a team. They will have no issues putting you both through a flaming table, burning your faces off, especially with Cyan, seeing who the fuck you are under the mask and I hope the pair of you are a new team for The Monstimals to destroy. If not, you will be fucked by them. Cyan and Yellow, prepare to be destroyed by The Monstimals."
Henry walks away with Raab and Samuel, signalling for the Hardcore tag team titles around their waist, before grunting together on camera. They then leave with Henry to head back to their locker room for the cameras to go back to ringside for the next match to take place on Underground.
Vs GRIME Rules
Royal Purple vs Cadet Blue
Liam: The opening contest is scheduled for one fall… Iiiiiiiiiintroducing first, representing the masked members of GRIME, she is… Royal Purple!!!
Royal Purple comes rushing through the curtains. She stops on the stage. After looking around, she darts down the rampway and slides right inside of the ring. She runs up the turnbuckle and looks around from up top. She pauses before lowering herself into the corner.
Liam: Aaaaaaaand her opponent… Also representing the masked members of GRIME, she is… Cadet Blue!!!
Cadet Blue comes through the crowd, making no haste as she climbs the ring steps. She goes to the center of the ropes, looking around before entering. She settles into her corner and waits for the match to start.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Rob: Cadet Blue goes to tie up with Royal Purple, but Royal Purple punches her in the stomach. She then hits a high kick that puts Cadet Blue on the ground.
Ada: Royal Purple comes off the ropes and hits a Rolling Senton. Cadet Blue tries to raise her knees, but not in time.
Rob: Royal Purple hooks the leg, but doesn’t even get a one count. She springs up to her feet and then she comes off the ropes, Clotheslining Cadet Blue to the ground.
Ada: Royal Purple jumps up to the second rope in the corner and comes off with a Split Legged Moonsault. She hooks the leg!
One!
Tw...Kickout!
Rob: Just under two, and Cadet Blue finds her way out from under Royal Purple. She grabs hold of Royal Purple’s tights and rolls her up from behind.
One!
Two!
Ada: Party foul! Royal Purple grabs onto the mask of Cadet Blue. She pulls back, keeping hold of the mask so it doesn’t leave her face.
Rob: Royal Purple hits a Dropkick to the gut. She then climbs to the top rope and watches as Cadet Blue just lays there. She sets up for a Frog Splash.
Ada: Cadet Blue gets up and grabs hold of Royal Purple from mid air and drops her with a Tilt-A-Whirl Slam. She steps over Royal Purple’s chest and then drops an elbow to the center of the chest.
Rob: Cadet Blue stomps on Royal Purple, getting out all of the aggression from the high flyer. She gets a handful of hood and drags Royal Purple to her feet.
Ada: A Scoop Slam plants Royal Purple in the center of the ring. Cadet Blue goes from one side of the ring, to the other. She then does a Falling Headbutt…
Rob; But Royal Purple moves! She kicks Cadet Blue rapidly in the sides, alternating. She then goes back up top for the same Frog Splash that she missed earlier…
Ada: No! She turns around and waits for Cadet Blue to get up. As she is right in position and stumbles backward, Royal Purple flies off with a Shooting Star DDT a la Ruby???
Rob: She executes it just as well as Ruby does, but still not the same as Misty! She rolls Cadet Blue over onto her back and hooks the leg!
One!
Two!
Three!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Liam: Here is your winner via pinfall… Royal Purple!!!
Royal Purple doesn’t waste any time celebrating. She instantly exits the ring. She stops only to look at Cadet Blue lying there. She then turns back around and leaves the ringside area.
There is a loud clapping sound heard echoing throughout the hallways section just outside of the locker rooms. We can see four masked GRIME members standing along the wall. However, their lights aren’t on, so they seem to just be representing the “black” masks. The tallest one in the middle leads the clapping, as when he stops, so do the rest.
One: You can not take away the fighting spirit. You can try to tame it. You can try to harness it. You can even try to redirect it, but you cannot extinguish it.
The middle one is more clearly in charge as he steps forward. He reaches a gloved hand into his pocket, and clicks on the light to the mask. However, instead of the x’s for eyes and the stitched mouth lighting up, the word “GOD” lights up across the forehead.
GOD: If you can’t beat them, join them. Those have been words that I’ve heard echoing throughout the backstage area for months now. GRIME is rising to the top. They are the reckoning for SCU, and they will usher us into 2021.
GOD shrugs his shoulders. He looks over to his left. This female figure reaches into her pocket and turns on her mask, reading “ONLY”.
GOD: Everyone has a point. Switching sides is the smart thing to do to ensure survival. The numbers and the morale all speak in favor. So, who are we to refuse to jump ship?
GOD looks over to his right. The male and female figures there reach into their pockets, but GOD shakes his head sternly.
GOD: Not yet. See, no one ever said that we took the road of least resistance. No one ever accused us of taking the easy way out. No one ever told us that we were rats on a sinking ship. And do you know why that is?
GOD looks over to the two on his right again and nods. The male clicks on his mask, and it reads “HAS”, followed by the female, who clicks her mask on to read “MERCY”. GOD looks over to “ONLY” and then to “HAS” and “MERCY”, pointing to each person in order as he reads it out loud.
GOD: Only God has mercy. Only He will deliver us, but we must have faith in His ultimate plan.
GOD removes his mask to reveal himself as Father Gerald Shepherd. ONLY is Mother Mavis, HAS is Brother David, and MERCY is Sister Virginia. Gerald’s face looks riddled with utter disgust.
Gerald: Tonight, I have no doubt in my mind that I am going to destroy Mark Cross and any hope that he has for facing O’Malley at Violent Conduct. By the power and grace of God himself, that spot belongs to me. And I have no qualms about doing whatever it takes, because I have sat back as hacks like Mark Cross and O’Malley have led us to the mercy of GRIME, not giving a good gosh darn about the fight. All while the fans stand out there and boo us as if we are the bad guys, even though we were the first ones to take the fight to GRIME, and win no less.
Gerald looks like he just can’t believe that the words coming out of his mouth are true, and yet, they are. He shakes his head and even lets out an exasperated chuckle.
Gerald: I once told everyone that I was gonna come into SCU and lead us with tough love. I did for a while, until I had my confidence shaken by a rhino.
Gerald shudders as David chuckles. Gerald elbows him in the side but pretends nothing has happened and he doesn’t skip a beat.
Gerald: I realize that I have softened up, and it explains why the Good Shepherds have been in a dry spell. It’s time to get ruthless again, and aim high as the sky. Just as Mother Mavis will be bringing home the SCU Underground Championship to the church later tonight, I will be doing the same at Violent Conduct.
Mavis claps her hands and then steps forward.
Mavis: Dahlia Rotten and Merlot Ayano, the heathens who already represent the championship scene of Sin City Underground… after tonight, there will be one less jezebel holding onto a title, and the gold will be around the waist of the righteous.
David: Amen, Mother!
Virginia: Amen my sister in Christ!
Mavis: This is only one of the many glories that will be bestowed upon the Shepherds. Gerald’s victory over Mark Cross is only the beginning.
Gerald nods and he steps to the forefront once more.
Gerald: It’s no longer a question of if I will claim the top position in the company. It is about when it will happen. Tonight, I answer the question when I defeat Mark Cross and bring the prophecy closer to fruition. We’ll see just who has lost their marbles, you spineless, child-abandoning piece of scum, answering to a woman. And you have the nerve to question my beliefs and actions? It’s not even a fair fight, O’Malley. It really isn’t. But, you’re too stubborn to listen, and I’m too eager to get to the top to try to convince you. We’ll have our day.
Gerald nods and takes his mask and walks it over to a barrel on fire. He drops it in, and sheds the hood and the gloves, as do the rest of the Shepherds. The flames rise higher as they walk off.
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 the match Hitamashii, Ivan, Andrew and Omasa Tazu has with Max Burke, Angel of Filth, Vixen and Gold.
Hitamashii-I told you that Javier and Eric would not distract me, and they didn’t. Andrew and I were focused, and we got the victory. Yeah, Omasa had some issues with Angel later in the night, but we will dispose of that issue next week.
Andrew-There is not a damn thing that can be done to slow us down. Dying Breed, Hitamashii and Omasa are on a roll and nothing, I mean NOTHING, will derail us, especially those who claim to be as violent as the quartet we are facing. We will show them that we are the most violent quartet ever assembled.
Ivan-I know that one day the 4 of us will hold gold, it is just a matter of time until we get there, and I have a good feeling Hitamashii will be the first one of us to obtain gold when he defeats Max Burke whenever that match takes place.
Hitamashii-Let’s go out there and show the world what we can do, and not let ourselves become distracted from the prize.
Hitamashii cackles and he, with his friends in tow, decide to go into the locker room as the scene fades to black.
VS Coby Quik vs Damian Dark
The first bit of "Welcome to the World" plays through the PA. With each beat, gold lights flash from the top of the stage, bouncing around the arena before finally focusing on the area of the stage between the curtains. Coby steps out onto the stage in his black boxing trunks. His hands are taped and down at his sides. The gold trim on his trunks shine extra bright when the lights hit them. Cheers fill the arena. The camera focuses on Coby and catches a wide smile grow on his face as he starts to move down the ramp.
Darlyn: Introducing first, from Atlanta, GA standing at 5’10” and weighing in at 168lb, he is… Coby Quik!!!
Coby doesn't stick to the middle of the ramp, slapping the outstretched hands of fans as he moves down the ramp to the ring. He gets to the end of the ramp and hops up on the apron of the ring. Coby turns his back to the ring before wrapping his arms around the top rope and bouncing his feet on the bottom rope, flipping backwards over the top rope and into the ring. He takes a few steps towards the center of the ring and waits for his opponent to come down the ramp.
Dralyn: And his opponent!!!
The lights go off and you here Let Me In playing through the speakers. The devil's here and outcomes Damian Dark in a casket will descend to the ring with red liquid on top of it.
Darlyn: On the way to the ring… Damian Dark!!!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Chad: Here we go with this one under way, Damian Dark and Coby Quik tie up. Damian being a bit stronger of the two sends Coby to the ropes.
Gena: Coby bounces off and charges at Damian jumping towards him hitting a Diving Crossbody! Damian goes down, but gets right back up. Coby quickly goes for a dropkick but gets blocked by Damian Dark. Coby gets up but gets hits with a European Uppercut, he stumbles back as Damian drops Coby with a Running leaping Shoulder Block.
Chad: Damian hits a Springboard Leg Drop to Coby. Damian goes for the cover!
One!!!
Kickout!
Chad: Coby kicks out with a lot of strength as he looks a bit angry all of a sudden.
Gena: Coby gets up as Damian goes for a Leaping Clothesline but misses as Coby ducks it.
Chad: Coby grabs Damian Dark….. DDT! Damian gets back up, Coby grabs him again… swinging neckbreacker!
Gena: The crowd is on fire with cheers as Coby drops down to one knee for the cover.
One!!!
Two!!!
Kickout!
Chad: Damian kicks out, Coby picks up Damian Dark, Who starts hits Coby in the chest with a few forearm shots. Coby back steps a bit before he begins to block the punches and ducks one punch.
Gena: Damian tries to grab Coby next, but misses. Coby however grabs Damian and sends him to the ropes.
Chad: Damian springs off of the ropes and grabs Coby’s head… Springboard Stunner!!! Coby is down!!! Damian goes for the cover!
One!!!
Two!!!
Thr-Kickout!
Gena: Another kick out by Coby. Damian quickly picks Coby up and bounces her off of the ropes, looking for a Roll Up Pin combo, but Coby manages to grab the ropes.
Chad: This gives Coby a chance to collect himself. He takes a deep breath as Damian scurries to his feet.
Gena: Damian moves in, but Coby is waiting for him and he busts out a combo… Two punches followed by a Shoot Kick, followed by a Spinning Backfist followed by a Spinning Lariat.
Chad: Damian goes down again. Coby thou picks him back up… Damian quickly kicks him in the gut and nails a DDT!!
Gena: Damian goes for the cover but doesn’t even get a one count.
Chad:Damian tries to grab Coby but he hits Damian with a Dropkick. Coby runs around the ring coming back hitting Damian with another dropkick!
Gena: Damian goes down, Coby runs to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle. Damian rolls to his side, Coby gets ghis feet on the top turnbuckle and stands there as Damian sits up then slowly starts to get to his feet.
Chad: Coby jumps off!!! Damian extends his arm out to counter with a chokeslam… Coby wraps his feet around Damians neck while holding on to Damian’s arm. Damien stans on his feet as Coby dangles in the air locking on his “Quik2Sleep" (Flying Triangle Leg Choke while hanging from a standing opponent.)
Gena: Damian, tries to move his body around, trying to get Coby to fall off but he has this locked in. Damian, starts heading towards the ropes.
Chad: Coby uses his weight to swing his body around to cause his back to hit the ropes before Damian can reach them. His back bounces off the ropes, Damian goes three steps away from the ropes… Damian drops to one knee and taps out!!!! THis one is over, Coby Quik wins with his submission hold right in the middle of the ring!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Darlyn: The winner of this match by tap outl... Coby Quik!!!
"Welcome to the World" begins to play as Coby gets to his feet. Damian goes down to the mat. Coby nods at the fans as he yells…
Coby: That’s What’s Up!
Crowd: That’s what’s Up!!!
Coby exits the ring as the crowd cheers him on.
GRIME member Jade walks out onto the ramp as boos begin to echo around her. She looks around for a moment before raising the microphone in her hand….
Jade: I care about your feelings as much as my would be tag partner cares about life in general. Tonight I will have the esteemed privilege of carrying yet another wrestler not fit to carry my luggage. In front of, well all of you. Yet I find myself concerned about one thing, and one thing only. What’s in it for me? I’d sooner leave everyone involved in this match laid out and wishing they had never crossed my path in the first damn place.
Masked Jade reaches into her back pocket and then produces an extendable baton that she extends as she resumes speaking….
Jade: Let me be crystal clear. This is my problem solver. Apathy, Celeste, and Orchid are all of my problems here tonight. I could care less who is under those masks, the fact remains neither of you are me. Neither of you could be me. I am going to beat the hell out of whichever of you I get my hands on to win. I am not above beating the hell out of both of you to win. You both can bet your bottom dollar that all of you are looking at the one woman in a mask who damn sure will do whatever I need to do to get where I want.
Apathy, I’ll lay it out like this. Pull your weight, or don’t. Contribute to the win, or don’t. Screw me over out there, or don’t. Just understand this, whether you care or not, what you decide to do as my partner will only fuel my decision as to whether or not I am going to cannibalize you out there. I have no problem dropping you right where you stand, I owe you nothing. The win is the only thing I care about and the only thing that matters to me, cost me a win at your own risk.
Masked member Jade drops the microphone and walks away as the crowd boos….
Just outside of the GRIME Women’s Locker Room area, we see a lone figure, sitting on an equipment box in yogi position. Her head is bowed, and covered by the hood of her jacket. We can hear the sharp, but slow inhalation of air, and a pause, before slowly exhaling. This is repeated. Nick, the newly appointed GRIME interviewer, approaches her and tries to get a peek under the hood. He smirks and then motions for the camera to come closer. He takes a microphone and raises it to his mouth.
Nick: I was wondering where you were hiding.
Woman: I am not hiding. I am out in plain sight.
She lifts her head, and we can see that it’s Kittie under the hood. She pushes back the hood and looks right at Nick, and then to the microphone. She closes her eyes and takes in another deep breath, her nostrils flaring out as she does so. Pause. Release.
Nick: Tonight, you got a big match against Ruby, the woman you faced at Summer XXXTreme, alongside Vixen, for the GRIME World Nightmare Championship. Any thoughts?
Kittie takes another deep breath. Pause. Release. She then opens her eyes and slides down from the box to a standing position.
Kittie: No.
Nick: All of that build up, just for a “no”? Come on, girl. You gotta have something going on in your head about this match.
Kittie raises the corner of her mouth and shrugs, almost as if she regrets feeling that way.
Kittie: When there’s nothing rolling around in that head of hers but playing slap ass and bossing around some Magenta wearing bitch who is okay with being called a whore, what can I really say?
Nick: Rumor has it that the bosses will be paying close attention to this match.
Kittie rolls her eyes. But then she closes them and takes another deep breath. Pause. Release. Her eyes open.
Kittie: How can I say this nicely? I can’t. So let me try being honest. I don’t give a flying fuck if the bosses are watching this insult of a match or not. Ruby is not worth my time. I am a former Bombshell Champion, the second in history. The first ever Bombshell Roulette Champion. I opened Sin City Wrestling. Who the hell is Ruby? Her claim to fame was being a dead woman’s bitch. She might have gained a better idea of the importance of safe driving from Misty, but that’s about fucking it.
Nick wants to say something, but he’s honestly shocked. Kittie gives a pure look of contempt. She doesn’t give Nick a chance to say anything.
Kittie: If Ruby thinks that her little friend “Debbi” is going to scare me, then she’s fucking mistaken. I’ve dealt with much bigger whips, and much bigger sadists. Guess what? They’re not around. But I am. I’m standing right here, trying to calm myself down so that I don’t end Ruby’s career just because she’s in my way. I’m trying not to outclass her too much, because the depth of ladies in GRIME isn’t all that great. Unless we’ve got some major names hiding under those masks, we’ve got Esther Azarov, Queen of Apathy, Piper Beckett, Helena Jeckel, and Ruby. We need to work with what we have, and sadly, that’s not much.
Nick: So you’re saying that you’re better than those five? What about Angel of Filth? Vixen Staggs?
Kittie: Really? Angel of Filth got me back into wrestling when I thought my days of wrestling were over. Vixen is a Hall of Famer, grand slam SCW champion. Only one of those things amounts to shit inside of the ring. Take a guess who I see on my level?
Nick: Vixen Staggs?
Kittie: Bingo, Nicholas. Angel of Filth couldn’t lick my wrestling boots. She belongs with Ruby and the other curs I named. Vixen is the one that I’m gunning for, one on one. I’ll check off every name between me and her until we get that chance. And the Ruby’s and Esther’s won’t stop me.
Nick nods his head.
Nick: Okay… Confidence in a woman is almost as attractive as her crazy.
Kittie: And I’m known for having both. So was there anything else? Should I give you my opinions on the 2020 election? Perhaps climate control? The continuously rising numbers of COVID cases in the US?
Nick pauses and slowly starts to step away.
Nick: No thanks. Good luck tonight.
Kittie: And good luck to you too. I hear Indigo is easy after a few drinks. You’re welcome.
With that, Kittie climbs back onto the equipment box and crosses her legs. She raises her arms up to her side and pinches her fingers together as she practices deep breathing.
Merlot Ayano: Have always heard third time is charm.
Her words ring out even before the pre-recorded video starts. The first scene that the audience is introduced to is Merlot doing some conditioning. She’s running laps around an outdoor track. It's unclear what number she’s on, but her breathing and body language seems quite normal. A few seconds pass before her voice blares out once more.
Merlot Ayano: Many people wrestle for long time and never hold top prize. Hell, many people wrestle for long time and never even get chance to fight for one. Merlot? Merlot been fortunate. Became Champion of Seishin. Won Omega Academy Fenris Championship. Won XWF Championship. Have been to top of mountain main times over. However, one still eludes Merlot―
Cut to Merlot inside of a gym. Her legs are intertwined with a sit-up machine. The SCU Combat Champion alternates between throwing a punch and throwing an elbow upon each come up, all while keeping her core tight.
Merlot Ayano: Is no secret that Merlot wishes to be SCU Underground Champion. Have made that clear since very beginning. And throughout time here, have had two chances to win it. Have come up short both. Got beaten the first time. And while it hurt, was able to live with it. Even the best lose. But second one? Was robbed in second match by interference. Has never sat well with Merlot. Never.
There’s another camera cut as Merlot switches to some heavy bag work. She starts off with some punches. There’s a lot of power behind them. There’s a lot of frustration behind them as well.
Merlot Ayano: Mother Mavis? Is trickster. Is also wildcard for match. Wildcard because she is least predictable in battle. Makes her hard to read, hard to put down for count. Makes her dangerous, no doubt. But maybe not as dangerous as Underground Champion herself. Dahlia? Is special talent. Have fought when challenged for SCU Television Championship. She’s difficult to match up with. So much power. So much speed. And good mind inside ring. Did what no one else could do. Beat Celeste. Hell, beat Celeste twice in a row to win championship. Was feat no one ever saw coming.
Those punches transform into precise, stiff kicks.
Merlot Ayano: Would be easy to walk into this match feeling fearful. But, have to hold head up high. Have to be confident. Mavis and Dahlia have done crazy things in ring. But have to remember, Merlot has as well. Came into SCU and blazed through that tournament. Become third person to win Mayhem Survival. Beat Dahlia to win Television Championship. And won Combat Championship while holding Television Championship.
Her last kick sends an echo throughout the arena. Afterwards, she wipes some sweat away from her brow.
Merlot Ayano: SCU has been in chaos and turmoil for long time now. Something crazy happens every week. But one thing that SCU can count on is that Merlot will fight. Maybe is what SCU needs right now. And that same fight won’t leave Merlot if win Underground Championship. If anything, will just grow stronger. Hai…
She nods her head after that last word. The camera starts to fade shortly after.
