Marissa Henry, roving backstage reporter for Sin City Underground actually stands inside of the ring to conduct the next interview.

Marissa: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage, the SCU Pride Tag Team Champion … Helluva Bottom Carter and Ariana Angelos -- Team GO!

“I Know What Boys Like” by The Waitresses kicks off on the sound system and the Superstars and Bombshells of SCW that are in attendance greet the two rookie champions positively as they step out onto the stage. Both are smiling and dressed for action in their ring gear, wearing the Pride tag team titles around their waists, not like some champions that carry BELTS over their SHOULDERS. Some hands are extended for the two kids and they happily oblige, slapping the outstretched hands en route to the ring.

Once at ringside, Ari climbs up onto the ring apron and she sits on the middle rope, holding it open for her bestie. Carter steps through slowly, showing off his “prize winning derriere,” before he straddles the middle rope to return the favor for ‘his’ Ari.

Once they join Marissa in the center of the ring, the interview begins;

Marissa: In just one week on the Into the Void IX pre-show, you will be defending the Pride Tag Team Championships against the former champions and now-number one contenders, the Three Way.

Carter nods, eyes wide and making a face.

Marissa: Carter, I understand you have a problem with this situation?

HBCarter: Not a problem, more like an issue. First of all, why did the Three Way have to ‘earn’ this title match against Ari and myself? They’re the team we beat for the championship back at Blaze of Glory VIII. You’d think being the former champions would entitle them to a title shot right away, not put them in the back and make them earn their return shot!

Carter then holds up a hand.

HBCarter: Oh and let’s not even start on this whole pre-show business! I was told that we were going to be on the main show, and then next thing I know Ari and I get demoted just so GRIME can have our spot. If there’s a legit reason, then fine. But if something is bothering me, ask Ari. Ask Gabriel and Odette. I’m not the type to bottle up the bitchiness!

Marissa: Well before your title defense next week, tonight you have a non-title match against the Good Shepherds…

But before either Carter or Ariana can respond “Spirit In the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum plays, and a bright flash of white light comes over the crowd.  The curtains are pushed aside as Brother David walks out with Mother Mavis and Virginia Mae Putnam at his side.  He walks down the ramp with The Good Book tucked under his arm.  He stops half way down the ramp and Virginia holds a microphone for David.  He props open the book and clears his throat.

David:  “A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.” Proverbs Chapter 11 Verse 18.  This speaks now more than ever with the current state of the world, our country more specifically. With all politics aside, we are seeing things coming to fruition that was prophesied by John the Elder.

David looks out into the crowd, who simply does not want to hear this right now.

David:  We must remember that our fellow man, regardless of anything beyond the content of his character, shall not be judged based on things beyond their control. We should fight the good fight, and not let Satan win with mayhem and destruction.

Mavis nudges David, shaking her head as he nudges her arm away.

David:  On this day, the day of the Lord, He gives us the strength to see past the deception.  He, The Lord, gives us the courage to face adversity.  He, God in Heaven, gives us the ability to make changes of this wicked establishment.

Mavis takes the microphone away from Ginny and holds it up for herself.  She wastes little to no time in speaking, earning the ire of her son in the process.

Mavis:  What David is trying to get at is the fact that we have continually gotten cheated out of opportunity after opportunity.  Our wealth of gold, which we give to God Almighty himself as tribute and tithing, has been put on the back burner.  And while you fools are too blinded to see the bigger picture, I will illuminate for you.

Mavis pushes to the forefront of the group and begins walking toward the ring.

Mavis:  GRIME IS taking over.  You saw it only because it affected your place on the Into the Void show and pre-show. If not for that, you, too, would still be blinded.  Donna Beauchamp is a righteous woman who held SCU down, and helped us to move past GRIME in our own ways.  Tad Ezra used to be too spineless to say anything about her very effective methods.  But since Gianni has suddenly shown an interest in ATTEMPTING to do his job, we have seen many heinous acts take place.  Not only have members of the SCU roster been injured, and as of earlier, we found out one of them is injured permanently…

Mavis moves up the ring steps, stopping only once she is in the center of the apron, staring right at Team GO.

Mavis:  … but we have seen the loss of the Television Championship, and therefore all of it’s credibility, to a man who has no honor whatsoever.  We have seen the Heavenly Championships destroyed the second a rhinoceros was permitted to compete in a wrestling match.  We are seeing follies left and right.  Injustices.  But the straw to break the camel’s back?  This match being considered non-title.  Because Gianni knows that once The Good Shepherds see gold again, God will sway the light once again into our favor, and we will expose the fact that Gianni is in cahoots with Tad Ezra, Erik Staggs, and GRIME!

Crowd:  BOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Mavis:  Shut the heck up, you heathens!  I am speaking!  I think you both know the truth in that statement.  And in your own abominable acts, you are thanking your lucky stars that this match is non-title, even though you know The Good Shepherds deserve the opportunity, and that we are robbed, just as you claim the Three Way has been robbed, only this time, it is so obvious that it is a slap to our faces!

Mavis steps inside of the ring, and David follows Virginia is instructed to stay outside, and despite her protests, she obeys.  Mavis gets inside of the ring and gets within a few feet of Team GO.

Mavis:  For once, turn your damned eyes away from ogling my son, and think about doing what is right.  Put those belts on the line.

HBCarter: I don't see why our titles should be on the line, considering every time Ari and I wrestled you, we've won. Every. Single. Time. But hey, if you want one more shot, by all means. Go tell Giani you want to team with your grandson here …

He motions toward Brother David.

HBCarter: … To challenge us.

Crowd: OHHHHH!

Mavis’ jaw drops and she scoffs at the insinuation.

Mavis:  Why, I never!

Chad: Oh he did NOT!

Gena: Oh yes he DID!

And suddenly Mother Mavis slaps the taste right out of Carter’s mouth! Carter is staggered back several steps and he holds his stinging face in pain -- then he turns and he BITCH SLAPS Brother David! Mother Mavis makes a move for Carter for laying a hand to her son, but Ariana quickly heads her off and the two women grab each other by the hair and fall to the floor, swinging and scratching and biting and clawing! Brother David and Carter BEGIN to try and pull the two women apart when they suddenly have one another in side headlocks, engaging in their own battle as Marissa beats a hasty retreat and security rushes in to break the pre-match festivities up!


Vs


Pride Tag Team Championship Match
Team Go vs Good Shepherds

Darlyn:  The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the Pride Tag Team Championship!  The Good Shepherds versus Team GO!!!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  The referee works hard to gain control with the help of SCU Head of Security, Casey Williams.  They get Mavis and Ari to their corners, leaving David and Carter in the ring.

Gena:  Carter and David are still locked up in Headlocks with one another until David lifts Carter up into a High Angle Suplex. He then rolls on top of Carter, throwing fists at him.

Chad:  He doesn’t waste much time doing this, as he gets up and drags Carter with him.  He pounds Carter against the top turnbuckle and backs up, ready to charge.

Gena:  However, Carter rushes out of the corner and hits a high kick to David, sending him down.  He climbs on top and begins choking David.

Chad:  David bucks to try to get out of it, but Carter lets out a sadistic chuckle, going along with the bumps until the referee starts counting.

1!
2!
3!
4!

Gena:  Carter lets go of the choke and gets off of David.  He prances about, looking over to Mavis to rub it in.  With the distraction, David rolls Carter up.

One!
Two!

Chad:  Ari breaks up the cover, and takes her leave as the referee stops Mavis from getting inside.  With the fight, Carter jumps off of the ropes and lands a Moonsault.

Gena:  He hooks the leg, but Mavis continues to argue with the referee.  After what would be a count of four, David eventually kicks out.  Mavis steps out.

Chad:  Carter goes for a Clothesline on a rising David, but he ducks and makes the tag to a fresh Mavis.  Carter wastes no time tagging Ari.

Gena:  Ari jumps over the ropes and flies at Mavis, but Mavis ducks and grabs her hair and flings her into the corner.  She rushes and hits a Body Avalanche.

Chad:  She flings Ari to the ground and attempts a cover, but Ari instantly bridges out, and twists to hit a knee to the back of Mavis’ head.

Gena:  She climbs on Mavis’ back and goes for a Camel Clutch.  Mavis stands up, carrying Ari around and bounces against the ropes.  

Chad:  She flings Ari over with a Snapmare and Sleeper combo. Ari kicks her feet around, trying to get to the ropes.  Mavis grounds her weight, and Ari can barely move.

Gena:   Carter comes in and looks for a stomp to Mavis, but Mavis moves, and Ari catches the boot. She holds onto her arm where contact was made.

Chad:  David comes inside and dumps Carter to the outside, following after.  Mavis pulls Ari up from the mat, and Ari nails a slap that turns her right back around.

Gena:  She bounces off the ropes and nails a Bulldog on Mavis.  She climbs to the second rope, and leaps off with a Knee Drop to Mavis’ back.  She goes for the cover.

One!
Two!

Chad:  Mavis is pulled out of the ring by… Veronica Taylor?  Ari climbs onto the bottom rope and shouts at Veronica, welcoming the fight.

Gena:  Veronica says a couple words, preening her nails before a devious smile comes across her face.  She grabs Mavis’ head and slams her face first into the ringpost!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners… The Good Shepherds!  However, as a result of a disqualification, the titles will not change hands.  Therefore, STILL your Pride Tag Team Champions… Team GO!!!

Crowd:  BOOOOOOOOO!!!

Veronica blows a kiss to Ari, who bites at her bottom lip, rage filling the usually sweet face of Ari.  Veronica turns around to taunt the crowd when Ari charges into the opposite ropes and flies out with a Suicide Dive to the back of Ari!  Veronica and Ari brawl it out, and Ari even pulls out some of Veronica’s hair extensions in the process.  She then shoves them in Veronica’s mouth.

Mavis rushes over to the brawling ladies, and she pulls Ari off of Veronica.  Veronica backs up into the corner of the barricade, holding onto her head.  She shouts out at Ari as she starts to get up, but Mavis rushes over and Spears her into the crowd!

Crowd:  YEAHHHHHHHH!!!

Ari joins Mavis as the two set aside their differences for only a moment to continue to stomp Veronica down.  However, Gianni Di Luca and the security team put a halt to that, separating Veronica from the other two ladies.  Virginia shouts over Casey’s shoulder as Mavis tries to move past.  Veronica just laughs and hugs into the GM, her boyfriend.  She wags a finger at them and points to Gianni, telling them that she’s not the one to mess with.

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The camera moves backstage as we see Jamie Staggs standing outside of the women’s locker room with a bag in his hands.  He seems to be thinking something over, very deeply at that, until Marissa Henry approaches him, startling him with a hand on his back.

Jamie:  Jinkies!  You scared the shit outta me!

Marissa is about to speak, but her nose twitches and she covers her face.

Marissa:  It would seem so. I’ll come back later.

Jamie:  Ugh, no!  I did not shit my pants, I swear.  See, I got a sponsor now, and it’s poopsender.com. Poopsender, where you can have animal shit delivered to anyone who pisses you off.  Use the code JAMIESCU at checkout to get ten percent off your first order.

Marissa is about to speak again, but she stops once again, only this time, it is because of Jamie’s words, and nothing more.  She is literally speechless.

Jamie:  It is great.  Tired of bullshit?  Send that stupid fucking boss a jar of bull shit.  Your favorite sports team gets cheated outta a victory by a bad call?  Send the referee some horse shit.  That little bitch that wanted to say some stuff on Twitter about how you’re too stupid to know what pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is?  Fuck you!  Of course I don’t!  But you wouldn’t say that to my face, would you?  Didn’t think so.  BAM!  Chicken shit delivered right to their front porch.  And you can customize a note to go with the jar of animal shit, all one hundred percent organic and cruelty free.  They dump it, Poop Sender clumps it.

Marissa:  But… why do you have… is it bull shit?

Jamie:  Nah, it’s gorilla shit. She looks like an orangutan without a shirt, so I figured it fits the crime.

Marissa:  And who is the… unlucky target?

Jamie looks around, not paying attention to the camera.

Jamie:  Don’t tell anyone, but… it’s to Veronica Taylor.  I felt really bad for our tag team partner last week when Veronica decided it was ok to screw her over.  People have gave Merlot a hard enough time, so I wanted to make it up to her, so I bought it in her honor, and decided to hand deliver it to Veronica, with this note.

Jamie holds up a note, and the camera zooms in to read it.

”Hay Veornicca,

Ur a stoopid bich an I hop u lerrn ur lesson not 2 scroo wiht mee agin u shitty wrezlr!

-Merllo”

Marissa:  That’s… sweet of you, but… Don’t you think it’s obvious that it didn’t come from Merlot?

Jamie:  Just because she talks funny doesn’t mean she can’t write properly!  Gawd, you homophobe!

Marissa:  Xenophobe.

Jamie:  Yeah, well you would know, homophobe…

Marissa tries to talk again, but she just sighs and shakes her head.  However, she remembers why she tracked him down to begin with.

Marissa:  Jamie, earlier tonight, you took on Cordelia Clark and O’Malley, with Kelli Torres as your partner, and you came up a little short…

Jamie:  Don’t worry.  O’Malley has a package coming to him in a very special doggy bag, if you know what I mean.

Marissa:  I… do…

Jamie holds his hand up for a high five, but Marissa assesses the situation, and she just walks away.  Jamie shrugs his shoulders as he pulls a container from his backpack.  He sets it down on the ground outside the locker rooms, and he knocks on the door and runs away.

A few minutes later, the door opens up and we see Valentina standing there.  She looks around for somebody, and just as she’s about to give up, she looks down and sees the package on the ground.  She picks it up and looks at it funny.  She thinks about it for a few seconds before opening the lid and screaming instantly, dropping it as she walks back into the locker room and slams the door.

Veronica Taylor comes walking down the hallway with Gianni close by her.

Veronica:  I’m going to get changed.  I’ll be out in a few seconds.  It’s been such a shitty night.

She kisses Gianni and then walks toward the locker room.  She opens the door, but just as she does so, she steps right in… it.  She gasps as horror is covering her face and she looks over to Gianni, who looks confused.

Veronica:  That… THING I share a locker room with just defecated on the floor, and I stepped in it!

Valentina:  I DID NOT SHIT ON THE FLOOR!!!

Veronica stomps into the locker room and slams the door shut as Gianni can’t help but chuckle a little.  It turns into full blown laughter as he walks out of the shot.  Jamie rushes up and flings the locker room door open.

Jamie:  You just got DICK’D courtesy of Merlot Ayayagano, bitch!

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Vs


Tag Team Match
Nobility vs Halo Annis and Merlot Ayano

Darlyn:  The following contest is scheduled for one fall!!!

The fans began to boo loudly as "Superfical" by Heidi Montag hits over the public address system

It aint that easy, it aint that easy
it aint that easy, but it aint so hard
It aint that easy, it aint that easy
it aint that easy, but it aint so hard

As the lights dim and flash gold all over the arena, a lone spotlight forms at the entrance ramp as out from the back first steps Melissa with a stern look on her face. As she claps within a few seconds in arrogant and exaggerated fashion, Angel Kash herself walks out as the fans boo loudly.

Hoppin' out the maserati
All I see is paparazzi
Snapping pictures for the
Front cover of a magazine
So I pose in everything I wear
Love to make the people stare
Always center of attention
Lookin' so bootylicious

Darlyn: On their way to the ring, representing Nobility, they are...Melissa Ruin and  Angel Kash!!!

Angel blows an arrogant kiss to the fans before doing a series of arrogant poses at the top of the ramp, and Melissa matches her like a mirror. Angel then says something to Melissa before the arrogant rich blonde bombshell does an arrogant supermodel like strut down to the ring, taunting the fans as they walk, before rudely sticking out her hand, and flipping her hair arrogantly as she brushes past the fans, not letting them even come close to touching her. She makes her way up the ring steps with Melissa, as Todd is standing in front of them on the ring apron. Angel then points down as he holds the ropes for them; she enters and poses in the center of the ring as the fans boo loudly. After that, she lays on the top turnbuckle nonchalantly taunting the fans as Todd hands her a mirror and she admires her beauty. They settle into their corner and discuss strategy as the bell rings.

Darlyn:  Aaaand their opponents, first… On her way next, from Hollywood Hills, CA, standing at 5’10” and weighing in at 144lb, she is… Halo Annnnnnnnnnnnis!!!

Life of Agony’s “Lost At 22” starts up and B-Brat walks out, smirking and twirling what looks like a long necklace as the crowd boos the second generation star. Halo follows behind her looking stoic and simply ready to go seemingly paying the boo birds no attention at all. B-Brat takes her sweet time getting to the ring making sure she milks all the attention she possibly can as she drinks everything in. She makes her way up the steps and slips through the ropes effortlessly, Halo following right behind her. They take the center of the ring and B-Brat walks up to the ropes, flashing hand signals to the crowd as Halo stands behind her, simply raising her right fist to the sky. B-Brat steps back and smacks Halo on the belly, pointing to her as Halo simply stands tall, ready for war.

The fans sit and wait as the lights in the arena phase out. Everyone sits in silence until the chaotic rifts of symphonic sounds of exist†trace’s “Futatsu no Roe” begins to pump throughout air. A couple of lights at the base of the entrance ramp flicker on.

Darlyn: On her way to the ring, from Osaka, Japan, standing at 5’5” and weighing in at 133lb, she is… Merlot Ayyyyyyyyyanooooooooooo!!!

Merlot Ayano stands with her back turned as the beams illuminate her. She quickly raises her right fist in the air before using both of her hands to blow kisses into the air. She then spins around and lets out a great shout just as the song begins to ramp up. She scans the cheering crowd and stretches out her right arm as she makes her way down to the ring. Merlot heads directly towards the steps upon reaching the end of the entrance ramp. She wipes her boots on the apron before stepping through the ropes. Merlot strolls around the ring as the lights return before heading to one of the corners. She uses the ropes to get loose and stretch out her legs before the bell rings.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Gena:  Melissa and Merlot start things off.  They meet in the center with a bow of respect.  The gloves then come off.

Chad:  Melissa goes for a kick, but Merlot grabs her leg and hits an elbow to the face.  As Melissa turns around, Merlot nails a German Suplex, bridging into a pin.

One!
Two!

Gena:  Angel breaks up the pin and goes back to her corner.  Melissa rolls back, and as Merlot rises, Melissa hits a Clothesline, putting her back down.

Chad:  She grabs Merlot’s leg and lifts it up into a Ruin Lock (Ankle Lock).  Merlot uses her strength and pulls herself to the ropes, with much resistance from Melissa.

Gena:  Melissa breaks the hold, and Angel yells at her for doing so.  With Melissa turned away, Merlot comes off the ropes and hits a Belly to Belly Suplex on Melissa.

Chad:  Melissa rolls onto her stomach and crawls to the corner to tag in Angel, but Angel shouts at her to get up and fight. Melissa listens, but seems annoyed.

Gena:  Merlot comes with a Clothesline, and Melissa ducks, wrapping her arms around Merlot’s midsection and hitting a German Suplex of her own.

Chad:  She gets up and begins stomping on Merlot.  She then drags Merlot to her feet and flings her into the ropes.  As she comes back, Melissa hits a Roundhouse Kick, and covers Merlot.

One!
Two!

Gena:  Halo gets in to break the hold.  Melissa glares at Halo and then lifts Merlot up and sends her to the corner.  She runs and takes Merlot down with an Arm Drag, holding on for an Arm Bar.

Chad:  Halo tries to break it up, but Angel gets inside and stops her with a sucker punch to the gut and clawing her eyes.  She then sends Halo over the top rope.

Gena:  She lands on the apron, and wipes at her eyes.  She gets back inside and grabs Angel from behind and hits a Neckbreaker.  She throws Angel out of the ring and breaks up the hold.

Chad:  Halo returns to her corner, and Melissa is quick to attempt to lock on the Arm Bar again, but Merlot hits a Stunner on Melissa and tags in Halo.

Gena:  Halo gets inside and her and Melissa meet up, giving each other a stare that gets the crowd to go crazy.  They tie up and Halo uses her size advantage.

Chad:  She muscles Melissa into the corner.  She throws punches at Melissa and the two come to blows.  Melissa tosses Halo into the corner and gives her the same treatment.

Gena:  Her and Halo work each other over until Halo hits a Headbutt.  She sends Melissa into the ropes and as she comes back, she hits her with a Spinning Elbow.

Chad:  Melissa goes down and Halo looks over at Angel, cracking her knuckles as Melissa goes to her corner to tag out.  Angel nods her head and waves Melissa toward her.

Gena:  As Melissa gets to her, Angel holds her hand out.  Just before Melissa can make the tag, Angel drops down to the ground and points over to Halo.

Angel:  GET IN THERE AND PROVE YOU’RE BETTER THAN YOUR SISTERS!

Crowd:  BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chad:  Oh, shit.  That was the wrong thing to say.  Melissa stands up and glares out at Angel, who continues to speak, pointing back at Halo.

Gena:  Melissa steps part way through the ropes, and Angel begins backing away.  Melissa shakes her head in disgust and turns to get back in the ring.

Chad:  Halo and Melissa begin speaking, and it starts to get heated.  Melissa stomps her feet and screeches at Halo.  She begins throwing closed fisted punches.

Gena:  The referee warns her, and Halo grabs hold of Melissa’s arms.  She shouts at her to get a hold of herself, but when Melissa continues to snarl, she throws Melissa to the outside.

Chad:  Halo shakes her head as she steps back.  Melissa reaches under the ring and pulls out a steel chair.  She slides inside of the ring and begins swinging it and screaming.

Gena:  Halo ducks under the attempted swings, but she can’t avoid it forever, when Melissa catches her right in the kneecap!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  As a result of a disqualification… here are your winners… Halo Annis and Merlot Ayano!!!

But Melissa continues to swing the chair, catching Halo in the side.  She slaps the chair away, but Melissa goes to pick it back up again.  Merlot gets inside of the ring and together, her and Halo yank the chair away.  They toss it to the outside as Melissa has angry tears pouring down her face.  She shouts out as Merlot kicks the chair to the outside of the ring, and her and Halo hold Melissa down until security is able to come down and help assist.  As security helps bring Melissa back to reality, they also help her along to the back.  This leaves Halo and Merlot in the ring.  As they stand up, they look to one another.  There is a hesitation there as they look across the ring at one another.  They give a nod and Merlot exits the ring.

The ring crew comes out to the ring, carrying ladders and tool bags.  They begin to take the ropes off from the ring posts as we go backstage.

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Inside of a dark lit room, we see a single candle burning next to a book.  The book’s pages begin to flutter as a shadowed figure begins to approach.  Within a few seconds, we see the outline of a face, leaning into the light.  It is the face of Sister Esther Azarov.  She looks more serious than we are used to seeing her, and the crowd instantly boos.

Esther:  Look here you little bitches.  You can cut that booing shit out right now or I’ll come down there and slap each and every one of your faces.  You’ll think it’s a one woman purge going on out there.

Apathy:  Amen…

Entering from the left, we see the newly unmasked Queen of Apathy, Sadie Spears, just at the edge of the candle’s light.  She looks to Esther, who smiles.

Apathy:  What?  Is it the irony of my being here, in a dark room, with candles and adult fairytale books?  It’s not exactly new to me.

Esther:  Just shut up and let me talk, Sadie.

Apathy:  Okay.

Esther seems surprised by Sadie’s compliance, but she rebounds quickly.

Esther:  Everyone has been asking me, what kind of way am I going to destroy the iconic Vixen Staggs? First off, I’m flattered that you think of me as the next GRIME World Nightmare Champion.  Not because of who I have to beat, because Vixen is tomorrow’s yesterday’s news. But because I would love nothing more than to be the face of GRIME’s women.

Apathy:  It’s a lot less filler than the current face.  But it’s premature for you, don’t you think?

Esther glares at Sadie and Sadie just shrugs her shoulders.

Esther:  Aaaaaaaaaaaaaanyway… I went through a whole catalogue of fucked up match types. I even considered fighting in a pig pen, hog tying that bitch, and riding her around like a greased pig.  But it just didn’t seem to be right.  So I thought back to my roots.

Esther reaches into her top and pulls out the necklace hanging around her neck, to show off a golden cross.  She rubs on it as she stares deep into the camera.

Esther:  I grew up hearing fairytales about a God who did nothing but abandon us.  Look around, people!  God’s fucking dead.  And if he’s not, then he surely doesn’t give a fuck about us.  We’re on our own.  Just like my father abandoned me, Jesus’s dad abandoned him hanging on a cross.  So it just seems too perfect to bring that fucked up Wicked Wonderland story to life.  That’s when I knew what I was going to do.

Esther looks over to Sadie, and the two walk back into the shadows.  They drag something and put it up into view.  We see a wooden cross standing up in the light.

Esther:  I’m calling Vixen out for a Crucifix Match.  You don’t win unless you nail your opponent’s hands to this cross, left hanging for the vultures to pick apart.  What say you, Vix?  You got the guts?

Esther shrugs her shoulders.

Esther:  Not like you have a choice if you want to stand a chance at keeping the title around your waist.  Next Sunday, this will be your fate.

Esther hugs onto the cross and sneers as the crowd gives a wild, yet mixed reaction.

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Vs


Main Event
Hardcore Tag Team Championship
Kawaii Dragons vs Lucha Party and Alex Rush

We find our way to the back to the ring with the Hardcore Tag Team Championships hanging high above the ring, and ladders spread out around the ring, which is missing it’s ropes now.  The crowd is on their feet, cheering as “Gimme Chocolate” plays over the speakers.

Darlyn:  The following contest is a Main Event Ladder Match, and is for the Hardcore Tag Team Championships!!!  Iiiiiiiiiiiiintroducing first, the team of Winter Elemental and Tatsu Ikeda… The Kawaii Dragons!!!

Winter walks out of the backstage area, her hair soaked from a long shower, and Tatsu still covering her mouth, trying not to laugh.  Winter elbows her in the side as they continue down toward the ring.  They grab a ladder and set it up against the turnbuckle before climbing the apron and walking into the ring.  They take their positions.

”Do you wanna get rocked?”

Darlyn:  Aaaaaand their opponents, at a combined weight of 4,267lb, they are your Hardcore Tag Team Champions… Alex Rush and Lucha Rhino!!!

Alex Rush comes out through the curtains, on the back of Edwin-Robert.  The crowd is back on their feet, cheering him on.  He holds his arms up high as Lucha Rhino moves down the ramp.  He circles the ring, and Alex slaps hands with several SCU and SCW stars as he goes around the ring.  Lucha Rhino stops and looks toward the ring as Tatsu begins shouting.

Tatsu:  POOP! POOP! POOP! POOP!

Lucha Rhino’s tail flicks up as some of the crowd covers their noses and move out of the way just in case.  Alex goes around the ring once more, looking for hands to slap, but everyone moves back, shaking their heads.  Alex shrugs his shoulders and rides Lucha Rhino over to the ring.  Lucha Rhino gets inside of the ring, and Alex steps down, but Tatsu and Winter are slapping at one another, bickering a little.  Referee Jade Pham gets to the center of the ring and raises her arms, shouting to Winter and Tatsu.

Jade:  Are you two ready?

Tatsu and Winter stop slapping at each other and nod their heads, with Winter getting one final slap to the back of Tatsu’s head, and Tatsu blows a raspberry at Winter.

Jade:  Are you guys ready?

Alex nods his head and steps forward.  Jade lowers one arm and calls for the bell with the other.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  Tatsu and Winter immediately jump to the outside of the ring, grabbing two ladders, sliding them inside of the ring.

Gena:  They go to set them up, but Lucha Rhino charges, knocking them both over, and causing Tatsu and Winter to roll off the ring and to the outside.

Chad:  Winter points up at Lucha Rhino and shouts.  Tatsu saunters around as Alex sets up the ladder.  He starts to climb a few rungs, but Winter and Tatsu slide back inside of the ring.

Gena:  They give the ladder a few shakes, and Alex jumps off.  They circle around the ladder, and Winter reaches through the ladder, but Alex pulls away.

Chad:  Tatsu jumps up onto the ladder and starts to climb it, but Edwin-Robert catches her with his horn and drags her off the ladder.  She kicks and screams as she tries to get down.

Gena:  Alex uses the distraction to scurry up the ladder, and he reaches for the belts.  Winter climbs up quickly behind him, jumping onto his back and reaching onto the belts.

Chad:  She tugs on the belts, but Alex pushes back, and they fall off the ladders, bouncing off of Edwin-Robert, who also drops Tatsu, and the crowd laughs.

Gena:  Tatsu starts to get up, but her top is ripped, and she screams.  She ties it up best as she can, and goes for the ladder.  As she gets up halfway, Alex gets up.

Chad:  He sets her up on his shoulders and lifts her off of the ladder.  He stumbles around as Tatsu clutches onto his face, blinding him, and they fall backward out of the ring.

Gena:  Winter looks around and she begins circling the ladder with the rhino.  He huffs, and she huffs back at him.  She darts for the ladder, but Lucha Rhino knocks it over on top of Winter.

Chad:  She dumps the ladder off of herself as Lucha Rhino sits under the belts.  Alex leaps on top of Lucha Rhino and reaches up for the belts.  The rhino stands up a bit to give Alex a boost.

Gena:  Alex messes with the belts, but Winter rushes up the rhino and on Alex’s back.  She holds onto the belts and swings, but she gets the belts free and falls back near Tatsu!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners and NEW Hardcore Tag Team Champions… Winter Elemental and Tatsu Ikeda… The Kawaii Dragons!!!

Winter rolls out of the ring and hands the free belt to Tatsu as “Gimme Chocolate” plays over the speakers.  Winter and Tatsu celebrate as the fans give off a disappointed reaction.  They stick their tongues out at the fans as they move behind the curtains and the show goes off the air.

 

SCU Ep 61 Tag Team Night May 31st 2020

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Show opens with Donna Beauchamp looking at the camera from her office. She has a microphone in her hand wearing black pants and a Into The Void shirt as she sits on top of a work desk.

Donna: One week from now, SCW will host Into The Void. Everything has been set in place for all the champions in SCW and SCU as to who they will face that night but one champion, SCU Underground Champion Celeste North.

I know Alexis feels cheated, as does Valentina from her last title opportunity. Some feel that they should be facing Celeste for one reason or another. So I talked to Celeste and explained to her that I had a few names in mind. I wanted her opinion on her next opponent.

After a short talk it was clear who her opponent should be at Into The Void. This coming Sunday, Underground Champion will take on… Valentina…! Alexis Staggs…! Grime Wrestlers… Helena Jeckel! And, Cadet Blue!

Donna pauses for dramatic effect before shuffling papers on her desk.

Donna:  On to other things. As you all know, after Into The Void, the next SCW big show is Summer XXXTreme. That means that the week before is SCU’s biggest night, Supernova 4. So will we be on a boat or not July 26 for Supernova…? As of right now, no, for now the Golden Ring Casino will house the event.

As in the past, Supernova will see 30 of SCU’s wrestlers go at it in a 30 wrestler Mayhem Survival. Which SCU star will win and be crowned Mayhem Survivor? Who will have their name in the record books next to SCW Hall Of Famer Mercedes Vargas, SCW Internet Champion Austin James Mercer and SCU TV Champion Merlot Ayano?

Donna stops for a second and takes a breath before moving along.

Donna: The next show following Into The Void will be a mens only show. The last time we did a show like this was Ladies Night. Tonight is a night for Tag Team wrestling, so at SCU Ep 62, the Men will get to shine and give the fans one hell of a show. As always, all women wrestlers and staff, including, valet, and managers will not be allowed in the back, they may attend as fans alongside the SCW stars and other staff personnel.

Well, that’s it for now, now lets begin with tonights opening match, the Hardcore Tag Team Championship!

Donna points out of the room as the camera switches to ringside.

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Vs


Opening Match
Hardcore Tag Team Championship
Kawaii Dragons vs Lucha Party and Alex Rush

Darlyn:  The following Falls Count Anywhere contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the Hardcore Tag Team Championships!

“Gimme Chocolate” plays over the speakers as Winter rushes down to the ring.  She slides inside and goes over to the furthest corner.  Referee Jade Pham is inside of the ring, and she gives Winter a rundown of the rules, while she nods her head and tells her to get on with it.  We then see Tatsu backstage, rolling her neck and stretching.

“Let’s Get Rocked” plays over the speakers as a spotlight hits the entrance way to see the back of a long haired man with one hand in the air holding up the devil horns sign. He turns around to more cheers as the spotlight shines on the face of Alex Rush! A line of security as seen either side of him as the lights brighten to show fans "held back" by security at the top of the ramp. Alex is wearing black leather pants with a red stripe down either side, a white shirt with the devill horns hand sign on in a faded gray colour. Around his wrist, a multi coloured scarf is tied. He looks to the held back fans and wave a hand at them in a presidential fashion before making his way down to the ringside area. Alex steps up the steps and through the middle and top rope and in to the center of the ring, his arms in the air with the devil horns sign as gold sparks fall from the roof. Alex reaches down, removing his shirt and throws it to the crowd as he waits for the match to start.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  Alex circles around the ring as Winter goes with him.  She avoids a tie up attempt as she seems to be biding her time.

Gena:  Alex tries once more, but Winter rolls through and slides outside of the ring.  She pulls out a Kawaii Stick and points it at Alex, who holds his hands up.

Chad:  He steps back as Winter slowly walks backward up the ramp.  Alex follows after her, waiting for her to get distracted enough, but the moment doesn’t come.

Gena:  Winter swings the stick, but Alex dodges it.  She tries to go for a backward slash, but Alex drops down to avoid it.  Winter then drops the stick and calls for the camera to switch angles.

Chad:  We go back to the parking lot where we see Tatsu holding out her hands, practically shoveling sushi into a very sleepy rhino’s mouth!

Gena:  Lucha Rhino settles onto the ground, and Tatsu rubs his belly, getting right of the empty bento boxes.

Chad:  She seems to be singing a Japanese lullaby to her opponent, who sighs softly before drifting off to sleep.  Tatsu waves her hand in front of his face a few times.

Gena:  She continues to whisper the lullaby until we hear the rhino begin to snore.  Tatsu dives onto his stomach and goes for the… cover?

One!
Two!
Three!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners and NEW Hardcore Tag Team Champions… The Kawaii Dragons!!!

Tatsu jumps off of the rhino and jumps up and down as Winter comes rushing through the doors.  She hands Tatsu one of the titles, and they hug and jump up and down as “Gimme Chocolate” plays over the speakers.  Tatsu looks into the camera and lowers her voice as she says…

Tatsu:  BITCHES!!!

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The scene opens backstage at Underground where we see Australian Go Gym Graduate Krystal Wolfe walking down the hallways of the Staggs Dungeon glancing down at her phone as she does, she pockets the phone after a few minutes and shakes her head.

Krystal: How do you forget to include someone’s surname in a card preview? It’s not like I signed up under just “Krystal” or anything!

Krystal mutters to herself before glancing up and grinning as she spots her tag team partner for tonight Coby Quik just down the hall and jogs up to catch up with him.

Krystal: Coby Quik, right? Hope your looking forward to this match as much as I am!

Coby jumps a little, clearly startled by the sudden appearance of his tag partner. He pulls his headphones off of his head and allows them to hang around his neck. He raises a hand up to his chest, feeling his heart rate accelerate from the scare.

Coby: I was going to say I was excited, but now I'm not sure that covers it.

He takes a deep breath and pulls himself back together. The smile on his face is enough to show there was no hard feelings.

Coby: I have seen what you can do out there. As long as I can hold up my end, I feel like we got this.

Krystal: Sorry I didn’t mean to scare you but your right, as long as you hold up your end of the bargain, we should have this in the bag.

Krystal adds before checking her phone again after getting a new notification.

Krystal: Sweet! New subscriber for my YouTube Channel and the Content ID Claim on one of my older videos has been lifted!

Krystal says with a fist bump before glancing up at Coby.

Krystal: Sorry, again, just got distracted by YouTube stuff, have you checked out my channel by any chance?

Coby nods.

Coby: I checked it out after you were announced as my partner. I knew you could handle yourself in the ring from sitting out in the crowd and watching. Figured I should check out the channel to see how you were outside of all this....

Coby pauses, leaving her hanging for a second instead of immediately letting her in on his conclusions.

Coby: I like that you don't try too hard to fit into anyone's box. You seem to be unapologetically who you are at all times. That's something I can get behind. I have had some pretty uptight partners in the past. You'll actually be one of the better ones.

Krystal: Thanks, I appreciate it, early on, I decided that I wasn’t going to hide behind some fake persona on that YouTube Channel and basically play those games as myself, off course the fact that I didn’t get into gaming until I was eighteen meant that I missed a lot of classic titles and when I fo play those classics for the YouTube Channel, I’m literally playing them blind.

Coby: ...and people are always down to check out people playing the classics. Especially with fresh eyes.

Krystal: Well that… and the YouTube channel was the only thing keeping the lights on at my home after the pandemic hit so it’s not all that bad!

Krystal admits before grinning a bit.

Krystal: And it wouldn’t have been so successful if I hadn’t decided to do a randomized nuzlocke run on Pokémon Fire Red, granted I did get a little bit lucky when I got an Articuno for one of my starters but that luck went out the window when that Articuno died to Brock’s Moltress.

Coby attempts to respond, but as the duo turn the corner, they are approached by Dev.

Dev: Sorry to interrupt guys but I wanted to interview you about the upcoming Mixed Tag Team Match against Veronica Taylor and Andrew Borg.

Coby handles the interruption well. A smile spreads across his face, and he quickly shifts gears from their casual chat to focusing on their match.

Coby: Andrew Borg has been around SCU forever, and it is going to be great to step into the ring with someone that has had such an established run in the company. I mean, I'm not necessarily a fan, but I can respect the guy's talent.

He looks over to Krystal with the same smile on his face.

Coby: Then again, all I really have to do is keep him busy, right? I can do that, and I definitely got the better partner. Krystal is going to have no trouble with Veronica Taylor.

Dev: Coby Quik sounds confident in his partner, but how do you like your chances, Krystal?

Krystal: Veronica has been in SCW for as long as I can remember but what has she accomplished in that time? A handful of Roulette Title reigns? A couple of Tag Title reigns?

Krystal asks rhetorically before shaking her head.

Krystal: And the same can be said of her Underground Title reign, the most she’s been able to accomplish is a couple of fluke wins and I seem to remember her losing to a nineteen year old Go Gym Graduate in her rookie year! Unfortunately for Vero, Ari may be good but I’m better and tonight she’ll be struck down by “Down Under Thunder” Krystal Wolfe.

Dev tries to ask another question, but Coby cuts her off before she can get a word in.

Coby: Tonight, we get to see two people from the best gyms SCW has to offer team up against two people that are never going to be able to function together as a team. Veronica is only ever out for herself. That's not going to work tonight, and she and Andrew are going to be in for a wakeup call if they think it's going to be all smooth sailing just because we are newcomers.

Coby laughs at the thought of the two of them being outmatched.

Coby: Underestimating us is just the beginning of how they lose this match. We are ready to prove that we belong here.

Dev tries to cut in again, but Coby leaves her only enough of a pause to start to open her mouth before he tosses his catchphrase at her.

Coby: ...and that's what's up!

Dev walks off and Krys and Coby resume talking as the scene fades.

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Vs


Pride Tag Team Match
Coby Quik and Krystal vs Andrew Borg and Veronica Taylor

Darlyn:  The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is under Pride Tag Team Rules!

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 in 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.

The guitar intro to “When Destinies Align” by Lovebites hits the speakers and Krystal makes her way onto the entrance ramp wearing a black t-shirt with the words “Critical Hit” companied with a D20 that has landed on a Natural Twenty over her ring gear.

Darlyn: Aaaaand his partner, from Adelaide, Australia, Krystal Wolfe!

Krystal makes her way down the ramp whilst occasionally slapping hands with the fans before she rolls into the ring and poses for the fans, as her music fades she removes her shirt and hands it to a ring attendant as she waits for her opponent.

Turn my Swag on by Keri Hilison hits over the pa system as the lights begin to flash all over the arena, as the fans give a loud ovation of booing. As, a makeshift runway appears, and soon a red carpet is rolled on top of it. As, out from the back steps Veronica Taylor with outstretched arms as the fans boo her, before grabbing her mirror and blowing herself a kiss. After, a few moments she begins to do a model like strut on the red carpet runway as a few photographers appear to take her photos, as she poses arrogantly. She, then takes a look around her grabbing her perfume from Veronica's Secret and sprays it around to get rid of the "stench" in the arena.

Liam: And their opponents, first… From Beverly Hills, CA standing at 5’8” and weighing in at 122lb, she is… “The First Class Mean Girl”... Veronica Tayyyyyyyyyylorrrrrrr!!!

Veronica then stands at the end of the entrance ramp, doing some more poses. Before, raising her arms in the air as the fans fill the air with more boos. Before, she mouths to the camera "So damn first class baby", before blowing a kiss to the camera. As, she then moves to the ring apron, yelling at the referee to lower the ropes for her, which he does as Veronica enters under the bottom rope. As, she then stands in the center of the ring raising her arms in the air, before lowering them slowly. Then, she grabs out her perfume and sprays it all around killing the stench in the ring. As, Veronica then takes off her diamond necklace and hangs it on the corner, as she grabs her compact mirror and makes sure her makeup is done flawlessly. As she fluffs her hair, and blows herself a kiss.

Andrew Borg’s theme begins playing over the speakers as Andrew Borg walks out to the stage. He looks down to the ring and then rushes down at full speed to the ring. He slides inside of the ring and immediately goes on the attack.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  Coby and Andrew start the match off.  They immediately go to blows as Andrew leads Coby off to the corner. He ducks underneath a swing!

Gena:  He lfts Coby back into a High Angle Suplex into the turnbuckle. Coby holds onto his side as Borg goes to work on his midsection with kicks and punches.

Chad:  Borg goes for a Spinning kick, but Coby grabs onto his leg and trips him up.  He gets him in a Sharpshooter, but Borg uses his strength to get to the ropes for the break.

Gena:  Coby lets up and lifts Borg up to his feet.  He sends Borg into the ropes, and catches him on the rebound with a Sleeperhold.

Chad:  Borg tries to power out of it, but Coby goes with Borg’s jerking movements to hold on tightly.  Borg reaches for Veronica, but Coby pulls him back.

Gena:  Coby rolls with another jerk, only this time, Borg tags in Veronica.  Coby runs his hands over his head because he knows he has to tag in Krystal now.

Chad:  Tag is made, and Krystal eagerly gets inside.  She meets up with Veronica in the center, but Veronica Spears her into the ropes.  Krystal goes through, but holds on.

Gena:  Krystal stands up and looks very unhappy. Veronica gulps as Krystal gets back inside. Veronica ducks out of the ring, and the chase is on.

1!
2!
3!

Chad:  Veronica dumps over the ring steps in front of Krystal, who trips only slightly as Veronica dives back inside of the ring.  Krystal grabs her ankle and pulls her right back outside.

1!
2!
3!

Gena:  She floors Veronica and then climbs on top of Veronica and begins pummeling her, shouting at her.  Veronica pokes her in the eyes and attempts to get back inside.

4!
5!

Chad:  Krystal grabs her ankle and trips her up.  She rolls in and out to reset the count.  She flings Veronica right into the barricade, and then bounces her head off the apron.

1!
2!
3!

Gena:  As Krystal goes for another crack of the skull, Veronica reverses it and hits Krystal with the move.  She rolls inside and tags Andrew Borg back in.

Chad:  Krystal can’t believe it.  She takes her time getting near her corner, getting inside to make the tag to Coby.  Coby gets back in and ducks a Clothesline from Borg.

Gena:  He hits a chop to Borg’s chest and then backs him into the ropes.  He Irish Whip’s him to the ropes and looks for a Drop Toe Hold.

Chad:  Borg goes down and Coby Quik-ly comes over with a Rear Facelock.  Borg starts to rise, but Coby wrenches the neck.  Veronica starts to get inside of the ring, prompting Krystal to get in.

Gena:  Krystal chases Veronica out of the ring again, and they go around a few times.  Veronica rolls inside of the ring, and Krystal follows.  The referee stops Krystal, who argues with him.

Chad:  Veronica capitalizes by pulling a mirror from her top and cracking Coby with it.  As Coby is stunned, Borg breaks free and gets behind Coby, locking on Yes You Can! (Taz Mission)!

Gena:  The submission expert tries to get free, but Borg latches on strong.  He can’t be shaken off.  Coby goes for the ropes, but Borg brings him down to the mat.

Chad:  Coby kicks his feet, trying to get to the ropes, but Veronica kicks his feet away each time.  Krystal shouts at the referee to do his job.

Gena:  Coby fades, and the referee checks on him, raising his arms three times before calling for the bell!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners… Andrew Borg and Veronica Taylor!!!

Veronica quickly gets down from the apron as Krystal charges at her.  Andrew Borg’s theme music plays as Borg lets go of Coby Quik.  He basks in the celebration of the moment, looking down at Coby for just a moment, giving a nod for the fight he put up.

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Shortly before his tag team match with Cordelia Clark against Jamie Staggs and Kelli Torres, O’Malley is seen backstage at the Staggs Dungeon. O’Malley is leaning against the wall, his arms folded. Darcy is holding the Golden Briefcase, and she’s speaking quietly to him as he glares ahead angrily. When his eyes peel away from hers, the camera pans back to see Dev Khatri approaching them. Darcy grins.

Darcy: Well...at least it’s not Ms. Henry this time. But a nosey reporter nonetheless.

Dev: Yeah, it was supposed to be Marissa, but after last week, she needed a break from your PDA’s. I have no problem with it, so I jumped at the chance.

Darcy rolls her eyes and O’Malley stands up straight, pushing himself away from the wall.

Darcy: Of course you did. No doubt you enjoy spying on people during their most private moments. Sorry to disappoint you, but we only did that to get under her skin. What do you want, Mr. Khatri?

Dev: Well, last week you said on Twitter O’Malley wasn’t happy about being booked in our tag team show tonight. You made it seem like he wasn’t going to have any part of it, but you’re here anyway. What changed your mind?

Darcy grins. She and O’Malley look at each other, and he looks to his other side at a chair next to him. He then drops down and takes a seat.

Darcy: He hasn’t. You see, we’ve given it a lot of thought this entire week. O’Malley has gone back and forth with the decision, but he’s made up his mind. Teaming with someone he doesn’t even know...doesn’t trust? He’s not doing it. He’ll be sitting this one out. Ms. Clark will just have to handle this one herself…

Dev looks surprised and he looks at O’Malley, waiting for any sign they are joking. But O’Malley’s dark and brooding demeanor says otherwise.

Dev: Wait...what? You’re serious? You’re going to sit out a match you’re booked in? Why?

Darcy: The answer is quite simple. We’ve simply realized that SCU rewards laziness. O’Malley has no idea who Cordelia is, and he doesn’t want to know. He’s not interested in tag team wrestling, but he gets thrown into one. Mark Cross seems to enjoy them. Why not choose him? This whole show is a joke. He wants no part of it.

Dev laughs and rolls his eyes.

Dev: Seems like you’re both being hypocrites at the moment, but hey. Your decision. Good luck defending that decision though. Have fun being lazy…

Darcy and O’Malley are both less than pleased with Dev’s response. O’Malley stands up quickly and tries to get at Dev as he walks away, but Darcy places both hands on his chest and holds him back.

Darcy: Don’t. It’s not worth a possible suspension. We know what we are doing, so just sit down, and relax…

O’Malley looks into her eyes and slowly sinks back down into the chair. Darcy smiles down at him as she sits in his lap, and the scene fades away.

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Vs


Tag Team Match
theFAME vs Dax and Mickey

Darlyn:  The following contest is scheduled for one fall!!! Iiiiiiiiiiiintroducing first, the team of Donovan Rayne and Bentley Black… theFAME!!!

The lights in the arena dim, as the crowd grows silent with anticipation. Suddenly, the  synth heavy sounds of “Viol” by Gesaffelstein fill the arena, the crowds silence quickly turns into jeers. Suddenly, a single, large spotlight shines onto the entrance way. With the crowd still heavily booing,  “The Stand Out” Donovan Rayne and “The 1NFAMOUS” Bentley Black emerge onto the entrance way.

Both men, dawning matching leather jackets stand with smirks on their faces. With the crowd steadily raining down jeers on the men, they make an about face, turning their backs to the crowd. Then, the third and final member of the FAME, “the Provocateur” Delta Rayne steps out from behind the curtain. Delta, who finds herself standing in between her the two men, places her hands onto her vivacious hips. After a moment, the spotlight fades out to more vibrant strobe lighting. The lighting, reminiscent of what you’d see at a fashion show, begins to fill the arena. Then, as flashbulbs begin to fill the space, Donovan and Bentley both turn back to face the fans. As they both throw their arms into the air, the crowd’s intensity picks up.

After a moment of mouthing insults towards the fans, the men both throw their arms back down. Then, linked arm and arm with Delta, the three members  of the FAME make their way down to the ringside area. Largely ignoring the fans on their way down, the three individuals walk with purpose, not losing focus on the ring. Reaching the ringside area, the three stop walking. Delta then lets go of her brother and best-friend’s arms, as they walk in front of her. The two men then ascend onto the ring apron. Both men face with their backs towards the ring, as Delta approaches the ring apron. Looking up at her two clients, she smiles before backing away slightly. Donovan and Bentley then quickly enter the ring.

Walking over to the stairs, “The Provocateur” walks up them, and quickly walks to the center of the ring apron. Turning her back towards the ring, she places her arms onto the top rope. Placing her foot onto the bottom rope, she pushes backwards, flipping herself over the top rope, landing into the ring.  Facing the hard-camera side of the arena, Donovan and Bentley climb onto the middle turnbuckle on opposite sides of the ring. Standing in the center, Delta points to both of her clients, who then remove their leather jackets and jump down from the turnbuckle after taunting towards the crowd for a moment. As the two men walk towards the center of the ring, they hand their jackets over to Delta. Then, once again turning their backs to the camera, both men pose with their backs towards the camera. Suddenly, the camera does a panning zoom of both mens trunks to read “The Stand Out” and “1NFAMOUS” respectively.

The opening of "Hail to the King" by Avenged Sevenfold begins playing and red and white lights begin flashing across the stage and out into the audience.

Darlyn: And their opponents, representing Over the Edge, they are… Mickey Carroll and Dax Beckett!!!

Dax strokes his beard, an intense look on his face as he comes to the center of the stage, Mickey walking up beside him. Dax shouts out at the crowd, holding his arms out at his side as he does a slow 180 degree turn, slowly walking backward, while Mickey walks by his side. Once the music completely picks up, Dax turns around and charges down the aisle. He darts around the ring, stopping periodically to pose for the fans, whether they like it or not. Once he makes his way around the ring, he meets up with Mickey and Dax jumps onto the apron and charges his way up the nearest turnbuckle, while Mickey gets an “Oi” chant going. Dax ascends and nods his head to the music, his fist in the air. He jumps off and flips, landing on his feet as he jogs in place as he settles into his corner with Mickey.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Gena:  Mickey and Donovan start the match off.  Donovan avoids Mickey as they circle.  He then smacks Mickey across the back of the head and does a Rear Waistlock.

Chad:  Mickey hits an elbow and gets behind, kicking the back of Donovan’s knees.  He then digs a knee into Donovan’s back, getting him down to the mat.

Gena:  Before Mickey can go further, Donovan rolls around and hits a Headbutt to Mickey.  He gets back to his feet and begins throwing hands.

Chad:  Donovan flings Mickey into the ropes and follows after with a Clothesline to the back of the head. He goes to repeat, but Mickey reverses and goes for a Dropkick.

Gena:  But Donovan holds onto the ropes and Mickey misses.  He goes for a Shoulder Block, but Donovan trips him up over the middle rope.

Chad:  He goes for a Leg Guillotine, but Mickey rolls out of the way, and Donovan lands on his tailbone.  He holds on as Mickey drags him back inside.

Gena:  He pulls Donovan over into a Piledriver, rolling him over for the cover.

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Chad:  Bentley comes in for the save, just in case.  He grabs Mickey by the back of the head and tosses him into a free corner where Donovan does a Body Avalanche.

Gena:  He goes for a cover on Mickey, but Dax comes in and breaks it up before a count of one even.  He picks Donovan up and goes to send him into the ropes.

Chad:  Bentley comes in and charges Dax, but Dax ducks and Bentley nearly gets Donovan with a High Knee.  Both men slow their roll, stopping themselves.

Gena:  But Dax and Mickey come up behind and toss theFAME to the outside, dusting their hands off as the crowd cheers.

Chad:  Dax goes back to his corner and watches as Donovan and Bentley get back to their feet. Mickey reaches out and Dax smiles, tagging in.

Gena:  Dax climbs to the top turnbuckle and leaps off for a Double Axe Handle Smash, but Donovan and Bentley catch him.  They ram him back first into the ring post.

Chad:  They roll Dax back inside of the ring and Donovan drags him to their corner.  He tags Bentley in, and they begin stomping him while taunting Mickey.

Gena:  Mickey tries to get to Dax, but the referee holds him back.  They pull Dax up to his feet and Donovan lifts Dax up to Donovan for a Superbomb from the top rope!

Chad:  He sets Dax up, but Dax punches him right in the face.  He leans back into a Hurricanrana.  Mickey catches Donovan from behind with a German Suplex!

Gena:  Mickey and Donovan roll to the outside of the ring as Dax pummels Bentley.  The crowds cheers turn to boos as we see Hitamashii, Eric Weaver, Javier Gonzalez, and a few masked members rushing to the ring.

Chad:  They stalk Mickey, who begins walking backward.  The referee leans through the ropes to warn them.  This gives Javi time to get inside of the ring and leveling Dax with the Javi Bux.

Gena:  Javi slides outside of the ring, and Bentley quickly goes for the cover as GRIME retreats, stopping so Mickey can’t get back inside of the ring!

One!
Two!
Three!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners… Bentley Black and Donovan Rayne… theFAME!!!

As their music plays, they know to get the hell out of dodge, taking their win and running with it as a brawl breaks out between Mickey and GRIME.  GRIME only has a few second sto get the upper hand before Eyesnsane, Michi, and Kaos make their way to the ringside area.  They numbers stay even until SCU Security comes out to break up the brawl.

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Scene opens when John and Chanelle Martinez is talking in the back while Gemma Frost stops them

Gemma: John. one week ago on SCU you lost your match to Coby Quik. and now you will team up with your Wife Chanelle Martinez Blade. to take out Alexis and Tim Staggs. on Underground on SCU any responds John.

Fans Cheers for John and Chanelle Martinez in the background.

Martinez-Blade: when they force me to lose with Coby Quik. was because they wanted him to win instead of me but that's alright though cause this week coming when my Wife Chanelle Martinez. is returning back to SCU when she teams up with her husband to take out Tim Staggs and Alexis Staggs in our tag team match on SCU.

Gemma: and what about you Ms Martinez do you have feelings for your husband John of taking out the Staggs Family on Underground.

Chanelle: technically Gemma. we really don't know. I mean my man John. just lost his match to Coby Quik. on Underground and now it’s time for us to get back into shape when me and JOhn Martinez Blade. beat some sense into Alexis and Tim Staggs. in our tag team match on Underground and get a Pride tag team Championship at the next PPV event on SCU.

Gemma: But what if you two can't beat Tim and Alexis Staggs on Underground?

Martinez-Blade: if we don't beat them then we mind as well just not get a Pride tag team titles at the next event PPV after we settle our differences when we destroy Tim Staggs and Alexis. in three days in our tag match on Underground.

Gemma: Can you even defeat Alexis and Tim Staggs. this Sunday.

Chanelle:  only shows the tag match gonna turn out cause once me and John beat some sense into Alexis and Tim Staggs. sooner or later we are getting a SCU Pride tag team Champions after we score ourselves the win against Tim and Alexis Staggs. in my tag team match at Underground on SCU.

Martinez-Blade: U want Azz, then come in get some.

Blade and Chanelle walks away holding hands together when Gemma Frost continues talking.

Gemma: Thanks for the support John. in good luck with Tim and Alexis Staggs in your tag team on Underground, and we hope that John and his wife can win their match when they beat

Tim and Alexis Staggs. when they compete in a tag team whenever they get a chance to be the next SCU Pride tag team Champions at the next PPV event after they beat Tim and Alexis Staggs. on SCU Underground.

Camera fades when John and Chanelle Martinez heads straight down towards the arena before their tag match even begins Sunday.

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Vs


Pride Tag Team Match
John and Chanelle Blade vs Alexis and Tim Staggs

Darlyn:  The following contest is a Pride Tag Team Rules match scheduled for one fall!  Iiiiiiiiiiiiintroducing first, the team of John and Chanelle Blade-Martinez!!!

Chanelle comes out from behind the curtains. As the music picks up, Chanelle begins to “back it up” before she comes down the ring, John joining at her side. She climbs onto the apron and does the splits as she twerks down to the ground. She climb underneath the bottom rope, continuing to shake it as John enters the ring. She stands up and runs across the ring, running up a turnbuckle where she once again shakes it for a moment before stepping down to a standing position.  Her and John settle into their corner.

“The Nobodies” by Marilyn Manson starts to play on the sound system and a video montage of some of The Nobodies’ most memorable moments appears on the screen. Seconds into the music, Alexis appears from behind the curtain, standing at the top of the ramp and throwing her hands in the air as the music plays, and the crowd now cheers her on.  Tim comes out behind her and wraps his arms around her.  He glares down at the ring before tilting Alexis’ head back for a kiss.

Darlyn: Next, from right here in Las Vegas, NV, they are the team of Tim and Alexis Staggs, The Nobodies!!!

Alexis looks around the crowd and smiles before they start making their way to the ring, high fiving and slapping hands along the way. Once to the ring, they slide in under the bottom rope and jump back to their feet. Alexis jumps up to the second turnbuckle, throwing her hands in the air to another round of cheering from the crowd before she jumps back down as her music dies down. Tim settles into their corner and sinks to a seated position as Alexis joins him. They stare across the ring at the Blade’s as Tim gets back to his feet and the bell rings.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Gena:  Chanelle insists on starting the match off, forcing Alexis to enter.  Tim slaps her ass on the way in, and she gives him a look.

Chad:  John does the same for Chanelle before both ladies meet in the center of the ring.  Chanelle looks at Alexis, sizing her up, but Alexis goes for the tie up.

Gena:  Chanelle gets behind Alexis and goes for a Belly-to-Back Suplex, but Alexis flips out of it.  She rushes Chanelle into the ropes and rolls her up into a pin.

One!
Kickout!

Chad:  John was ready, but Chanelle handles her own.  She bridges out of the pin and then gets back to her feet.  Alexis goes for a Clothesline, but Chanelle ducks it.

Gena:  Chanelle gets a Spinning Kick to Alexis from behind as she passes over.  Alexis goes into the ropes and comes back with a Hair Pull Takedown.

Chad:  Alexis is taking Chanelle to Pound Town!  I mean… she’s banging her head into the mat.  Not… Never mind.

Gena:  Alexis drags Chanelle up to her feet and whips her into the corner.  As Alexis charges, Chanelle ducks and gets to her corner to tag in John.

Chad:  Alexis tags in Tim and the men go at it.  Blade and Tim trade blows, and not the way I’ve envisioned them doing in my head… I mean…

Gena:  If I didn’t know any better, I’d say… OH! Blade takes Tim down with a Cutter.  He rolls Tim over onto his back.

One!

Chad:  Alexis doesn’t even give Tim the chance to kick out and waste the effort as she kicks Blade in the back of the head.  Chanelle charges her and tackles her through the ropes!

Crowd:  YEAHHHH!!!

Gena:  Now that’s what I call a catfight on the outside of the ring.  Blade gets distracted by the fight as Tim takes advantage.  He does a Rear Wristlock, twisting back into a Body Scissors Choke.

Chad:  Blade is stumbling around with Tim on his back.  He eventually falls into the corner and gets Tim off of his back.  However, Tim grabs an arm and twists in the ropes with an inverted STF!

Gena:  Blade shouts out as Tim uses the ropes to his advantage.  The referee admonishes him, but Tim won’t let go, so he starts the count.

1!
2!
3!
4!
LET HIM GO!

Chad:  Tim lets go at the last possible second.  Blade stumbles, holding onto his throat.  Tim runs at him, and Blade thinks quick with a Sidewalk Slam, going for the cover!

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Gena:  Tim is able to make the tag to Alexis, who just returned to her corner.  Blade waits for Chanelle to get to hers, and they make the tag.

Chad:  Chanelle rushes at Alexis, but Alexis trips her up and locks on The A.G.E Of Alexis (Disarmer) out of nowhere!

Gena:  Chanelle shouts for John, but Tim tackles Blade to the ground and pummels him as Chanelle tries to twist around.  Alexis tightens the hold and causes Chanelle to tap!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners via submission… Tim and Alexis Staggs!!!

“The Nobodies” plays over the speakers as Alexis slams Chanelle’s arm down onto the mat.  She stands up to celebrate the victory with Tim.  John goes over to Chanelle to check on her as Tim wraps his arms around Alexis again, kissing her neck before she turns around and kisses him long and hard.  She turns around to look, but she sees nothing.  Paranoia settles in, and she takes her leave from the ring, with Tim close behind her.

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Alex Rush can be seen at the top of the entrance ramp holding a bag in his hand.

Chad: What is this guy doing?

Gena: I don't know but he loves to party so woooooooooooooooo!

Alex reaches in to the back and drops something on the floor, the camera picking up on the item to be a jelly bean. He steps down the ramp and drops another one, and another, and another, all the way to the ring. A proud look crosses his face as he moves to the announce table, his eyebrow raises.

Alex: Jason! Belinda! Boy this lockdown is taking it's toll on you, cause you two look different. You've gone a bit pale there Belinda.... and you've grown a beard.

Chad: I'm not Belinda Simone, I have a dick.

Alex: Mate, in SCW and SCU, a lot of women do, but I'm not judging.

Gena: Why are you dropping jelly beans on the ramp?

Alex: Well it's like this right, I saw a tweet from that foxy redhead Sam Marlowe right? And she said like she couldn't find her way back to SCW because the breadcrumbs were gone, right? Now the other day, I heard Lucha Rhino and Robert-Edwin talking about these amazing breadcrumbs they found and had eaten and I thought uh oh, that could have been the breadcrumbs that Sam Marlowe had left, you still with me?

Chad: No.

Alex: Good. But they said they replaced them with jelly beans, but I was walking along right, and I saw these jelly beans and I was like oooooooooh! Jelly beans! So I started eating them. Then when I saw the tweet right, I replied with the boys did it and they left jelly beans right? Then I remembered, I was a jelly bean monster, so what if I had eaten them? Disaster right, cause Spicy Sam could be lost in the forest forever, so I thought I'd replace them.

Gena: Two things Alex, one, this is an SCU show, SCW are filming down the road at The Staggs Gym.

Alex looks confused.

Alex: That's gotta be a fib, cause they always film at the same places so less people have to work the camera and the lights and stuff.

Chad: Not this week. They're there filming right now, we're here filming, so you put the jelly beans towards the wrong ring.

Alex: Well damn. I'm gonna need a ton more jelly beans now to go from here, all the way down the road and to the other show.

Alex pokes a pouty lip out.

Alex: What's the second thing?

Gena points to the top of the ramp where Alex turns around to see Robert-Edwin and Lucha Rhino eating their way down the jelly beans.

Alex: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, THEY'RE FULL OF BOOZE! You've already had enough for the day!

Gena: Be right back!

Gena quickly moves around the table, making a beeline for the jelly beans for herself. Alex looks at Chad.

Alex: Ever seen a rhino have too many alcohol infused jelly beans, Belinda?

Chad shakes his head at Alex.

Alex: You don't wanna matey, carnage on toast!

Alex turns around and heads towards the rhinos as the camera cuts somewhere else.

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Steel Pipe Match
Javi and Yellow vs Cadet Blue and Jerry Cann

Yellow sparred with Jerry Cann. He is able to get a Hurricanrana on Jerry.  Jerry was able to tag in Cadet Blue.  After a bit of offense, Cadet Blue was able to get a good shot in with the steel pipe on Yellow but couldn’t get the pin when Javi came in for the save.  He battered Cadet Blue with the pipe until Jerry took him to the outside.  Both legal men recover to exchange a few more blows.  Yellow tagged in Javi who would not let Cadet Blue tag out.  Instead, he hits the Javi Bux (Shoulderbutts to cornered opponent, followed by a Back Handspring, then a Spear).  Yellow is holds Jerry’s leg so he can’t break up the pin.

Erik:  I figured this match would have been a lot shorter, but it goes to show that GRIME is not just about using weapons, but thinking on your feet to avoid weapons.

Liam:  Jerry Cann and Yellow tried to outdo each other in the beginning, but it came across almost like a sword fight, with lead pipes.  It was when Yellow shed the pipe that he gained offense with the Hurricanrana.

Erik:  Unfortunately for Yellow, Jerry was able to take out to Cadet Blue.  Yellow showed a bit of dominance over Cadet Blue at first, scoring a near fall, and an impressive Frog Splash.

Liam:  But the lead pipe came back into play, and Yellow was knocked the fuck out.  However, Javi wasn’t going down like that, and he socked Cadet Blue.

Erik:  He made me proud, and I’ve known Javi for a very long time, even before his time in NLW, SCU, and GRIME.  He was one of my students.

Liam:  And yet he still wound up a World Champion.  A real underdog story.  He played Cadet Blue’s body up like a drum with that pipe, and had it not been for Jerry Cann, Cadet Blue might have been in the ICU right about now.

Erik:  Jerry stopped laughing at his partner long enough to help him by Clotheslining Javi to the outside, and going over the top with him.  Slug fest ensued.

Liam:  The action on the outside was hotter when the ring steps and barricade came into play.  But we are drawn back inside by Yellow and Cadet Blue returning to their feet.  Slug Fest part deux.

Erik:  It didn’t last long before Javi was tagged in and Javi took him out with his finisher, and Yellow stopped Jerry from breaking up the pin.  And Yellow gets his first victory in GRIME.

Liam:  And it only took four months.  Go Yellow!  A real barn burner this match was.  Now, we’re going on to see Chad and Gena again. Yay.

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Cameras go back to Chad and Gena as they are joined by Dr. Gracie Staggs.

Gracie: Thank you, unfortunately, I’m here to announce some bad news. I have an update on the attack that took place last week to Stacy and Debbi Ruin.

Stacy received multiple bruises as well as a broken arm. She’s expected to miss the next few months. Expect a return before the end of the year…

As for Debbi Ruin, Debbi suffered a few things, the two that I’ll get into. Debbi’s 3rd and 4th Vertebrae wore broken, her 5th, c5 was cracked, her spinal cord heavily bruised… Her return date is unknown at this time.





The scene opens backstage at Underground where we see the Australian Go Gym Graduate Krystal Wolfe walking around the hallways of the Saxon Hotel.

Krystal: Okay, next YouTube video to go up will be the Endless Super Expert playthrough I did on Tuesday, followed by the next part of Mass Effect 2 and Fire Emblem Three Houses.

Casey: Hey Krystal.

Krystal looks up and sees the much taller and heavier head of SCU security and former wrestler Casey Williams walking up to her, Krystal frowns before pocketing her phone.

Krystal: If this is about the incident with Ari and Veronica last week, it’s like I said, I didn’t know what she had planned last week!

Casey: I believe you, don’t worry, but I do want to talk about last week.

Krystal raises an eyebrow before walking up to Casey.

Casey: I just wanted to say, that I was wrong to underestimate you going into your match against Andi Lynx last week and that you impressed me.

Krystal: Really?

Krys asks with a raised eyebrow and Casey nods.

Casey: Really, if I didn’t already know that you were a graduate of the Go Gym, I would’ve been able to guess.

Krystal: Thanks, though in hindsight I wish I had made Andi tap with the Long Rest, the ultimate irony of making a submission specialist tap out you know?

Casey: I understand, well good luck in your next match and against Veronica.

Krystal: Thanks.

Casey walks off as the scene fades.

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The scene opens up to a beautiful shot of the Sin City Underground Television Championship as it comfortably rests atop a wooden production crate. The camera pans over slightly to the right to reveal Merlot Ayano.

Merlot Ayano: How doing?

She acknowledges things with a head nod. The champion is dressed in a Nike Epic Luxe sports bra and matching leggings, along with a pair of Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37s.

Merlot Ayano: Gather round. Have story to tell.

A moment passes before she carries on.

Merlot Ayano: Back in 2017, Merlot worked for promotion called Proving Grounds Wrestling. Merlot moved to Vegas in 2015. And Proving Grounds? Was based in Vegas. Took much pride in being able to wrestle in front of friends, family, and people of community. Hai.

There’s another pause.

Merlot Ayano: Company had three major honors. Had Proving Grounds Championship, Valor Championship, and Destiny Championship.  

She nods.

Merlot Ayano: Everyone and mama want go after Proving Grounds Championship. Merlot was in same boat, at first. But unfortunately, was not able to. Hurt for a little bit. But, couldn’t dwell on it. Couldn’t wallow in sorrow. Had to pick self up. In midst of picking self up, Merlot win tournament. Merlot end up becoming first and only Valor Champion. Say first and only because Merlot hold Valor Championship for the remainder of Proving Grounds operations. Challenger after challenger stepped up to Merlot. Was able to fight them all and be victorious!

A moment passes.

Merlot Ayano: Because of Merlot’s Fighting Spirit, people began to ask questions. Most pressing question was whether Valor Championship was more prestigious than Proving Grounds Championship. What must understand is, Proving Grounds Championship was always shrouded with controversy. Cheating scandals, favoritism, shady referees. Proving Grounds Championship had all of that―

Her words trail off for a second.

Merlot Ayano: Valor Championship didn’t. Valor Championship was based on honor and respect. Had to shake hands before each bout. And, championship could change for disqualification and count-out. Those matches simply showed who was better warrior that night.

Merlot Ayano: Worked ass off to make Valor Championship something special. And before company close, is belt that many people were lining up to challenge for. Before company die, was just as important as Proving Grounds Championship.

Ms. Ayano is silent for a moment as she thinks about what she wants to say.

Merlot Ayano: Why Merlot bring all that up? Well, is because SCU Television Championship remind Merlot of those times.

She nods once more.

Merlot Ayano: Have said it many times before, and will continue to say it―SCU TV Championship is not consolation prize. Is not tricket. Is not a pass around item. No, no, no! Have poured blood, sweat, and tears into TV Championship. Merlot help create mighty legacy and lineage for belt. Now? TV Championship can proudly stand beside Combat and Underground Championship; has prestige to match or even tople.

Merlot Ayano: Merlot also bring up, because thinking time in Proving Grounds kind of mirror time in Sin City Underground…

There’s another pause.

Merlot Ayano: Despite matches, despite all the hard work, Merlot was never the Face of
Proving Grounds. However, peers and fans always viewed Merlot as Heart & Soul of Proving Grounds. Think that is true in terms of Sin City as well, hai. People will never speak about Merlot like they speak about peers like Celeste or Ms. Lacroix. And is okay. When career is finished, think people will remember how hard Merlot worked. Will remember how much of self Merlot gave to SCU. Think will be known as Heart & Soul of SCU too.

Merlot Ayano: Would hope is why Merlot was chosen for SCU versus G.R.I.M.E. match tonight. Is many personalities on team. And honestly? Is difficult to trust everyone. However, will fight hard for SCU. Company means a lot to Merlot; means so much. And therefore, we go out there and protect, even if have to do it all by self.

Merlot nods her head one last time just before the camera begins to fade out.

---

6 Person Tag Team Match
Team Canada (Dahlia, Earl, Stewart) Vs. Valentina, Shooter, and Andrew Borg

Early offensive advantage came when Valentina used her speed to wind Dahlia.  She slipped with a Crossbody that Dahlia reversed into a Slam.  Shooter got a blind tag and forced Dahlia to tag in Earl.  Back and forth changes in offense made it a tough one to call.  Shooter’s LOHT caused a distraction that let Shooter go on an offensive run.  Earl fights back and Shooter tries to tag out but is forced to face the music.  He eventually got to Borg to tag in.  Borg and Earl went back and forth with fists, but LOHT interfered again and after more offense from Shooter, a hot tag was made to Stewart.  MMA was on full display until Stewart hits Paid In Full (Implant DDT) to get the win.

Chad:  The hottest match of the night so far was this one by a mile.  Valentina started off with a Baseball Slide and then a Leg Sweep.

Gena:  After a failed Moonsault, Valentina landed on her feet and hit a Split Legged Somersault, but only got a one count.

Chad:  She managed not to get hit by Dahlia for two solid minutes, but it just wasn’t enough.  A Crossbody turned into a heavy slam.

Gena:  Rocked the ring.  But it only got a two, barely.  Val tries to rebound, but Shooter doesn’t give her the chance.

Chad:  Shooter gets in the ring and resorts to name calling on Dahlia.  Between the verbal abuse and the arrogant swagger, Dahlia tries to clobber Shooter.

Gena:  But Shooter is too fast.  She tries again, but Shooter ducked and Dahlia chopped Earl across the chest, softening the blow after Shooter ducked.

Chad:  Shooter can’t quite get the same effect on Earl, and the two play a game of cat and mouse, only Shooter the mouse had some hard hitting rebuttals.

Gena:  Ultimately, a sucker punch gave Shooter a slight edge, mixed with a little foot grabbing from Ozzie and Ray Ray.

Chad:  This only worked for so long.  He tries to show off a bit of a boxing style for Stewart, but Earl’s experience in that area made it so that Shooter couldn’t simply rely on the element of surprise.

Gena:  Several hits later, Shooter was able to duck and dive for the tag to Borg.  Borg faired a bit better, matching Earl for a while.  Lords of H Town stepped in on Shooter’s behalf.

Chad:  More like played grab foot again, tripping Earl up so that Borg could really get in there.  Yes he can! He forced Earl to tag Stewart in.

Gena:  He and Stewart put on a combat classic, with elements of boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts.  It had to come to an end eventually, and Stewart picked up the win when he made Borg pay it in full.

Chad:  This means that The Three Way will be moving to Into the Void to face off with Team GO for the Pride Tag Team Championships, while Shooter still has Stewart in his crosshairs.

Gena:  Speaking of Team GO, we’re expecting to hear from them at any moment now…

---

Backstage at the Saxon Hotel, the reigning Pride Tag Team Champions, Ariana Angelos and Helluva Bottom Carter, are spotted with Ariana looking worse-for-wear following her altercation earlier with Veronica Taylor. She is seated on a chair against the wall, and her bestie Carter is standing over her, looking concerned as he dabs at the welts delivered to her with a moist cloth.

HBCarter: My poor Ari. I still can't believe what that Botox Barbie did to you!

Carter then frowns and looks up as if in realization.

HBCarter: Well I can, but not to 'my' Ari!

Ari smiles, despite how sore she feels right now.

Ariana: I can't believe you call her that, why not something to fit the V in Veronica?

Carter pauses and thinks.

HBCarter: Vericose Vein Veronica? Vomit-Inducing Veronica? Vibrator Veronica?...

He shakes his head and looks at her.

HBCarter: No, I think Botox Barbie sounds better.

He then starts pressing an ice pack against her.

HBCarter: Fits too. Bitch has had more work done on her than Dolly Parton.

Ari tries not to laugh due to the pain she’s in but fails.

Ariana: I think most people would consider that an insult to Dolly Parton! At least Krys stopped Veronica before she could do worse.

HBCarter: I can’t think of anything worse than having cheap perfume sprayed into your eyes.

Ariana: True, anyway, it looks like we’re having a three way at Into the Void.

HBCarter: Oo! Just me, Brother David and a stick of butter!

Ariana: Huh? Oh! That’s not what I………

Marissa Henry then approaches the champions, mic in hand and ready to perform her duties.

Marissa: Excuse me, Carter? Ariana?

Carter turns around and smiles at the sight of the reporter, but for an altogether different reason than expected.

HBCarter: Has anyone ever told you that you look like the Evil Queen from that Once Upon A Time show?

And Marissa is caught without words, her mouth hanging open, but no words are coming out.

Ariana: I didn’t put him up to that, I swear!

But Carter waves a hand in her general direction....

HBCarter: Yes? No? Inquiring minds want to know.

Marissa: Well, no -- if I'm honest. Actually, I wanted to get your feedback on what we just saw in the ring.

HBCarter: What did we see? I've been a little preoccupied, in case you can't tell, taking care of my Ari after what Va-jay-jay Veronica did!

Carter frowns and looks to Ari and he again shakes his head.

HBCarter: Nope. Still prefer Botox Barbie.

Carter turns and raises an eyebrow.

HBCarter: I assume this is about what my Ari just said, that the Three Way won the match?

To which Marissa nods.

Marissa: Yes, have you any thoughts on facing them again for the titles?

HBCarter: Well I can't say that it's not strangely appropriate. I mean, they are the team we beat for the championships back at Blaze of Glory in April. They never got a return match so I'm not quite sure why they had to 'earn' this shot? A lot of people were surprised when we beat them, so my opinion? This defense is just going to be Ari's and my way of making people realize that win wasn't as big a shocker as people made it out to be.

Ariana: Exactly! Me and Carter may have been left off tonight’s card but we are looking forward to our first PPV as champions, as for whether or not Blowjob Barbie gets involved.

Carter nearly chokes on the air at Ariana’s nickname for Veronica.

Ariana: Yeah, Botox Barbie is better, anyway, it won’t matter because Fortune Favors the Bold and Team Go always goes the distance!

Marissa walks off as the scene fades.

---

Eyesnsane is nodding his head with headphones on as the music plays, while Michi, Dax, and Mickey are in the ViP section.  Michi is eating a plate that has ribs, a steak and burger on it and looks to be enjoying herself while Dax and Mickey are in front of their chairs having a drink as Michi is seated.

Eyesnsane: Ladies and gentleman welcome back to the greatest show within a show.   We are grilling and chillin with Eyesnsane.  We got Dangerous Dax, Magic Mickey and Mad Michi all in the house.  I’m spinnin, grilling and we are all chillin and of course having a sip on a variety of Jack Daniels from coolers to mash Jack has you covered.

Marissa: Was that just a commercial for a show within a show?

Eyesnsane: Not at all, that was me making sure that I give our sponsor a shout out.

Marissa: Why are you doing all of this?

Eyesnsane: Well it seems we are off, so why not unwind a bit.  Look at the current state of things here is SCU.  The SCU guys can’t trust each other and be a united front.  The Grime guys play united, but well I have a feeling they are all self serving and riding the wave.  All is not lost though, there is us.  Dax, Mickey, Michi and me we are as much a united front as we were when the masked ones came at us.

We are not afraid, we are not sheepish followers and we have each other's backs no matter what.  SCU should be pushing back more and Grime needs to know they can only push people so far before it goes too far.  Speaking of Grime.  I’ll give you a Grime exclusive.

Marissa: Wait a what?

Eyesnsane: A Grime exclusive.  Right here tonight, I will reveal the identity of one of the masked wrestlers.

Dax:  Oh shit, it’s about to get real on this rooftop, bruh.

Dax waves his drink around, getting a little messy with it, which causes Marissa to ignore his drunken foolishness to return to Eyesnsane.

Marissa: How are you going to do that?

Eyesnsane: Just like this…

Eyesnsane reaches for a glass on the table he is at and takes a drink and then clears his throat as he begins to speak again.

Eyesnsane: One of the masked Grime wrestlers is not even allowed to wear masks anymore as I remember things.  One of those masked wrestlers is none other than Matt Spears.

Marissa: Wait how do you know this?

Mickey tunes his ears up and leans over the ropes with his beer in his hand, leaning upon the post.

Mickey:  Feckin’ bollocks, mate.  Where the bloody ‘ell did ya pull that ‘un there from?

Dax:  You’re supposed to be the smart one, Mickey.  You don’t remember when we all threw that loser off the side of the cruiseliner a couple years ago? That same limp he had after the shark took his testicle, and he would up with scurvy?

Mickey gives Dax a curious look, a sideways glance, and then just shakes his head.

Mickey:  None uh that actually ‘appened, ye bloody gobshite.

Dax:  How do you know? Besides, this whole thing is like The Masked Singer for shitty wrestling, so you can call me Ken Jeong, motherfucker!

Mickey wants to say something, but he just can’t.  He pinches the bridge of his nose and turns away from Dax, and back to Eyesnsane, who is just watching the antics unfold, and he’s not mad about it.

Eyesnsane:  Last week, we saw Queen of Apathy, Sadie Spears, unmask.  We all know that since they found each other again, they are inseparable. He would follow her around like a damn puppy dog, and we all know he loves fighting in a mask, even though he lost that right to do so.

Mickey:  Blimey!  It makes sense!  That Matt Spears bloke ‘as gottuh be under one of ‘em masks.

Dax just nods his head and he and Mickey high five one another.

Eyesnsane:  Take that one to the bank.  And when he has the balls to take the mask off, I’ll be right here waiting.

Dax:  But, we all know how that turned out last time, right?

With a nod, Mickey and Dax return to speaking with Michi, and Eyes tends to the grill once again.

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Dev: Hey everyone, it’s “Big D” Dev Khatri with you backstage, and standing a socially acceptable distance from Mark “The Dragon” Cross - Now Mark, how did you feel about Darcy’s social media comments about your appearances lately, or lack of?

The Dragon: Well didn't they skip Climax Control tonight? A little case of pot and kettle from the team that already took their first stab at my title and failed. Look - As you heard tonight at Climax Control, I've been plenty busy with preparations, and outside of my contractual obligations, it's completely my prerogative as to how I approach that.

Dev: Do you think they have a point though? You earn the biggest opportunity in your Sin City career so far and disappeared to the gym?

The Dragon: Biggest, but not the only opportunity, and you know what I did before? I pulled double duty with Underground. I played guitar, or bagpipes. I babysat someone's child. I brought a marching band through the corridors. I was absolutely true to myself in every sense of the word, spreading myself too thin. I don't mind hard work, in fact I thrive on it, but just once I am giving it the fullest of my full attention, the attention a chance to carry the top title in the top brand, and I won't apologise for that.

Dev: How about their comments about you failing as a champion?

The Dragon: Well in that case, I guess I'm just good at defending. Five months and counting, tick tock.

Dev: And Father Gerald tonight?

The Dragon: No disrespect, but there's Underground champion material, and there's guys that take their shots when there's none of them around. I see what Gerald says, how he'll take the belt, do me a favour, let me focus on Sin City Wrestling but no, he's not getting a gimme from me. If I didn't want the workload, I would relinquish the title, my terms, my time, but that time isn’t now. While Sin City is divided, for good reason, one or two could maybe blur the lines enough that they could stand at the zenith of all three at the same time. That could be me, that could be Ben, and we won’t have long to find out if it can be a reality, or if it’s just a pipedream.

Dev: Surely it’s in your advantage to lose, put Ben Jordan in the position you’ve been in a number of times before?

The Dragon: It’s in my advantage, but it’s not in my nature Big D. Like I said, a man all three brands could be proud of. Taking the easy route doesn’t tick that box now does it?

Dev: Very true. Well Dragon, thanks a lot for your time, and good luck out there!

The Dragon: Cheers.

The scene fades to black as we return to the action at ringside.

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Singles Match
Halo Annis Vs Kelli Torres

Halo and Kelli went back and forth, keeping an even pace through most of the match.  Kelli caught Halo off guard with stiff kicks.  Halo tried to counter, but Kelli moved forward. Halo caught Kelli’s leg eventually and dumped her to the mat.  She did mount punches on Kelli until Kelli could kick her off.  Halo blocked kicks and landed punches. They continued to go back and forth in this manner until Halo landed a headbutt.  She gained an advantage that lasted for about two minutes until Halo countered.  They are interrupted by the bell, the match ending in a time limit draw.

Chad:  These two left it all on the line in this match.  It is not a new matchup, but it is one that was a crowd pleaser.  The hype these two women brought to the match is one that is padding the owner’s pockets.

Gena:  They weren’t about to take it easy on each other, and we wouldn’t expect them to.  Kelli gained an early advantage with the series of kicks. Halo tries to get past it, but to no avail.

Chad:  She caught the leg and this was the game changer.  She put Kelli on the mat and pummeled her into it.

Gena:  Kelli blocked some of it, but Halo’s determination drove her to gain the strength advantage.  Kelli escaped it, and was able to put Halo down with a number of kicks.

Chad: Halo moved back to the corner, but Kelli does not let up.  She throws kicks and punches, and while Halo tries her best to battle out.

Gena:  After a block, Halo was able to move out of the corner and went back on the defense. The match stayed even for like ten minutes.

Chad:  There were no pinfall attempts, because both ladies were looking for a more definitive way to end the match.  Halo nearly got it near the end, but Kelli got back to her feet by 7.

Gena:  Then Kelli got to her feet, and they started to go at one another until the bell ended it all.  No winners, except for the fans watching from home.

Chad:  And the hope that we’ll get to see another rematch very soon.  I’ve just been told that we’re going to the SCU Men’s locker room with Marissa.

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Backstage, we see Jamie Staggs seated on a bench, doing arm curls.  He is having a hard time with them, grunting and arm shaking with each curl, as we can see from behind.  As the camera approaches, and Marissa Henry is seen with a microphone coming toward him, we also see that he does not have a set of weights in his hands, but a footlong submarine sandwich.  With each grunt we hear, it is him taking another bite from the sandwich.

Marissa:  I can come back in a little bit, if you’d like?

Jamie:  Ppppffffffffsssshhhhht mmmmwahhhh ngowwwww.

Marissa:  I’m sorry?

Jamie:  Ppppprrrrffffffshhhhhht mmmwyhhhhhhh nnngow.

Marissa:  Come again?

Jamie: Prrrrrrrrffffffffffct mmmwyyyyhhhhhhh nnnnnngggggowwwwwwww!

Marissa:  One more time?

Jamie:  Goggammmmmttt!  Mmmmrighggt ngggggowwwww iffffff prrrrrrrrrfffffct gime!

Marissa shakes her head, finding the humor in all of it as Jamie gets aggravated further with repeating himself.  Marissa hides a laugh and then Jamie curls up for the last bite of the sandwich.

Marissa:  That is impressive.  Most of that sub sandwich was in your mouth near the end there.

Jamie:  Skilll iffffsss.

Marissa:  Do you need a drink?  Can we make sure a doctor is ready for when you choke?

Jamie:  Gggghe fffpppfffffuggy paht iffffssss eing noft gu-uh shoke.  Iggggs noftuh firgs kime ah gig gifffppt.

Marissa pauses as Jamie clears some room in his mouth.  He finishes it off by pouring a bottle of water into his mouth, and subsequently all over his face and chest.

Jamie:  Ammmd, uhpsss *gulp* sorry, there was like half a pickle in there still. You know what I mean?

Marissa:  I don’t think there’s ever been a pickle in my mouth without me being aware of it.

Jamie:  No!  Not that!  Everything I was saying before.  Just don’t make me repeat myself or else you just might wind up on my list. And that’s not a good thing.  Just ask Jack Kraven.

Jamie looks to the camera with a dumbfounded look on his face before breaking temporarily into a wink. Marissa clears her throat to end the fourth walling.

Marissa:  I…

Jamie belches very loudly, cutting Marissa off, stunning her.

Jamie:  That’s a sign of a great pre-match workout sub going down smooth.  So as I was saying, I know I’m looked at usually as a bum, a nay-doer.  Never takes anything seriously.  But tonight I’m taking GRIME very serious, scro.  Hi… Hibbamu… Hibbamushimii ain’t easy. First SCU TV Champion.  One of the first to join GRIME.

Marissa:  Wow, I’m impressed that you took notes.

Jamie hands a piece of paper to Marissa.

Jamie:  Goddamnit!  I told Erik a cheat sheet wouldn’t work.  I’m terrible at getting caught during tests and stuff. Hibbumashimii is not gonna be easy to beat.  He has done lots of stuff that’s important, like the TV title thing.  That’s a lot more than any of the dudes on my team has done.  But we got current TV Champion, Merlot Ayano!  And… for some reason, former Underground Champion, Veronica Taylor!  She was a Mean Girl once.

Marissa:  All of that without your cheat sheet?

Jamie rubs the back of his head and laughs nervously, hiding the fact that he spit into his hand and rubbed off some sort of blue writing.  Marissa purses her lips and looks at Jamie with disappointment.

Jamie:  SONUVABITCH!  GAHHHHHH!

Just then, Tim Staggs comes walking into the picture.  Jamie gets right in his face and huffs in anger.

Jamie:  I failed the test!  I’m going back to driver’s school and I’ll never get asked to the prom by Billy Meyers!

Jamie covers his face and runs out of view of the camera.  This forces the camera to focus on Tim and Marissa.  Tim rubs the back of his head and chuckles a bit.

Tim:  Sorry about that.  My uncle just wanted to do it on his own.  He was doing pretty good too, until…

Marissa:  I’m not exactly sure what happened there.

Tim:  That’s common.  It’s why we usually don’t let him anywhere near a microphone.  Now, to piggyback off what Jamie started, Hitamashii is a tough opponent, no doubt.  And his team is so unpredictable that we could be facing anybody.  Now anyone who knows me, knows that I’m not one to kiss anyone’s ass, but I will give credit where it is due.

Tim shrugs his shoulders and returns his stare back between Marissa and the camera.

Tim:  Merlot Ayano has had an impressive run in SCU, as a TV Champion for what seems like a year now, but is more like three months roughly, and winning the Mayhem Survival.  I’ve been a part of a couple of those, and never won.  It’s not easy, and only three people can say they won.  Mercedes Vargas, Austin James Mercer, and our tag team partner, Merlot Ayano.

Tim stops speaking, and Marissa gives the pause an awkward extension by not saying anything, waiting for something more.  When it doesn’t come, Tim shrugs his shoulders, as if to say “What?”

Marissa:  You’ve forgotten, or perhaps purposely omitted Veronica Taylor from your praise?

Tim:  Don’t get me wrong.  Veronica has won SCW singles and tag gold.  She won the Underground Championship in her debut.  She brought a level of star power that is helping to keep SCU ahead in this war on GRIME.  But the level of talent?  She’s no Merlot Ayano, let’s just say that.  But, we have star power, we have unmatched talent, we have the brains, and the experience to carry us to victory, no matter how random this team might be.  Gianni did right by picking it, and we’re gonna prove it tonight.

Marissa nods her head.

Marissa:  Excellent way of putting it.  I would never have thought of it that way.  And if anything, your team certainly has the confidence going into this match.  We look forward to seeing you pull one through for SCU.

Tim:  We won’t disappoint.

Tim nods to Marissa and then heads toward the locker room to console Jamie and the camera fades elsewhere.

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Vs

Tag Team Match
Halo Annis Vs Valentina

Darlyn: On her way next, from Hollywood Hills, CA, standing at 5’10” and weighing in at 144lb, she is… Halo Williaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaams!!!

Life of Agony’s “Lost At 22” starts up and B-Brat walks out, smirking and twirling what looks like a long necklace as the crowd boos the second generation star. Halo follows behind her looking stoic and simply ready to go seemingly paying the boo birds no attention at all. B-Brat takes her sweet time getting to the ring making sure she milks all the attention she possibly can as she drinks everything in. She makes her way up the steps and slips through the ropes effortlessly, Halo following right behind her. They take the center of the ring and B-Brat walks up to the ropes, flashing hand signals to the crowd as Halo stands behind her, simply raising her right fist to the sky. B-Brat steps back and smacks Halo on the belly, pointing to her as Halo simply stands tall, ready for war.

Flashes like cameras go across the stage and the audience as the sound accompanies it. “Boss Bitch” by Doja Cat begins on the PA as pure beauty walks through the curtains. Her hair blows in the wind as she looks up at the ceiling. She places a hand on her hip as she lets the crowd admire her despite getting a mixed reaction.

Darlyn: Please welcome, on her way to the ring from Merida, Spain. She stands at 5'11" and weighs in at 125 pounds, she is pure perfection... Valentinaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Once Valentina is officially announced, she turns and begins walking down the ramp. She pushes her hair out of her face as she vogues, showing off her face to it's full capacity. She steps up to the ring steps and looks around with a majestic smile. She takes to the steps as she comes to the apron. She looks around for a moment, stomping her foot in protest as a scantily clad man runs down the ramp and climbs onto the apron. He sits on the middle rope, opening it for her. Valentina then takes off her Loubotins and hands them to the man as she prances barefoot around the ring. She refuses to let go of the spotlight.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Gena: Valentina paces the ring in her corner as Halo waits at her corner waiting to see what Valentina is going to do. Val waves Halo over to her but Halo just leans on the turnbuckle ignoring her.

Chad: Val and Halo charge each other in the ring. They meet in the middle and start trading legal punches with each other! Valentina grabs a fist full of hair and pulls Halo to the side. The ref breaks it up.

Gena: As the ref moves out the way Valentina hits Halo with a dropkick. Halo gets right back up but drops back down by Valentina hitting another dropkick. Halo goes for a kip up as Valentina goes for a roundhouse kick.

Chad: Valentina just misses as she timed it wrong. Halo gets to her feet and grabs Valentina from behind as Valentina comes down from the kick… German Suplex on Valentina by Halo!

Gena: Halo goes for the cover!

One...
Two…
Th…

Gena: Valentina kicked out just in time, Halo gets up as does Valentina.  Valentina grabs onto her neck and swings her around for a swinging neck breaker. Valentina runs to the ropes and jumps off the second ropes going for a moonsault…

Chad: But is countered by Halo who gets her knees up just in time. Valentina rolls to her back as she holds onto her chest. Halo gets to her feet. Halo stomps on the rib of Val.  Valentina grabs Halo’s foot and trips her up, stomping on her now instead.

Gena: Halo rolls over, landing on her feet outside the ring. Val paces the ring as she tries to feed energy off the crowd. Val turns her back on Halo, Halo gets on the apron and leaps through the ropes as Valentina turns around and nails her with a shoulder tackle!

Chad: Halo gets to her feet and goes over to Val to pick her up but Val grabs Halo and locks in a small package for the pin!

One…
Two...

Gena: Halo gets to her feet and kicks Val in the chest! Valentina grabs Halo’s foot and trips her up.  She goes to the turnbuckle to get to the top. She jumps off going for an elbow drop but Halo moves out the way!

Chad: Both women are down forcing the ref to count them both out.

One…
Two…
Three…
Four…
Five…
Six...

Gena: Val gets up as Halo tries to do the same but gets knocked down with a leg sweep from Val. Val walks over to Halo but Halo grabs Val for a small package of her own.

One…
Two…

Chad: Val kicks out, both women on their feet as we are back to where we started with these two women. Val runs at Halo but gets dropped with an arm drag.

Gena: Val gets up, Halo goes for a clothesline but Val ducks underneath it. Halo kicks Val in the gut then drops her with a snap DDT! Halo goes for the cover again.

One…
Two…

Chad: Val gets a shoulder up. Halo gets up, helping Valentina up to her feet by her hair. Halo lifts Val up in the air for a stalling suplex, Halo walks to the ropes and drops Valentina on the top rope. Val bounces off and goes back in the air, Halo pulls her back dropping her with a suplex.

Gena: Halo lifts Halo up and gets her in a powerbomb!!!

Chad: Halo gets to her feet and goes to the corner, she takes a second to catch her breath. Val gets on her knees, Halo looks around as the fans cheer her on.  Black 13 (Claymore Kick!) And Halo goes for the cover!

One!
Two!
Three!!!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here is your winner via pinfall… Halo Annis!!!

“Lost At 22” plays over the speakers as Halo gets up to her feet.  She wipes the sweat from her brow as the referee raises her arm up.  She looks down at Valentina and shakes her head, surprised at the fight she got from her.  She then returns to celebrating her victory.

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We go to the outside of the Staggs Dungeon Academy, the logo in clear view as Gianni Di Luca and Tad Ezra stand there with a beer in one hand, and a microphone in the other.  Gianni looks over to Tad and chuckles.

Gianni:  Brooooo, ya such a lightweight.  Ya durrnk.

Tad:  I got it, I got it, I got it.  I’m smaller than you, but my liver works like a champion.  Yoooooooourrrrrrrrr the one that’s drunk, eh buddy?

Gianni holds up his fingers to sign “just a little”.  He does his infamous laugh in response as Tad shakes his head.

Tad:  Careful there, big guy.  Don’t want to embarrass yourself too much.  We got this announcement thing to do, and you’re the GM for the show that’s airing right now.

Gianni:  I’m good, bro.  Ey!  Fans watching at home!  SCW, SCU, and GRIME stars and Bombshells!  I gotta announcement for ya, so listen up!  But I forgot what it was, bro!

Tad:  Shut up, man.  Let’s go inside.  It’s hotter than hell out here.

Gianni:  It’s like 80 degrees.

Tad:  And I’m from Canada where that’s desert weather!  Don’t make fun of me…

Tad opens the door to Staggs Dungeon when we hears a voice shouting down from the roof.

Andrew:  Gianni, I know you saw what just happened earlier when I lost my title to some shenanigans pulled out by one, Tad Ezra.

Tad:  Yes I did, because yes I can.

Andrew:  Fair enough.  But I do know that Gianni, you are a fair man.  Despite your drunken talk interrupting my meditation, clearing my mind, I know that you will do the right thing and book my rematch against Shooter Reed.  Yes you can!

Gianni nods his head.  He looks up at Andrew leaning over the edge of the roof.  He gets dizzy and stumbles back to where staring up.

Gianni:  I can!  I mean, I could.  But I won’t.

Tad:  Ouch.

Andrew:  Yes you can!  And you should.

Gianni:  I gotta tell ya. I got other ideas for next week.  And to be honest, none of it relates to you fighting Shooter Reed for the TV title.

Andrew:  That is something you can do.  You can make this dream become a reality. Yes you can.

Gianni nods with Andrew and then gives him a thumbs up.

Gianni:  Tell you what.  I’m not going to book it.  But I can, and I will, think about maybe booking it.

Andrew thinks about it for a second and then nods his head.  Tad shakes his head and walks into the lobby with Gianni coming in right after.

Gianni:  Ohhhhh!  That reminds me about that announcement.  Next week, we’re celebrating episode 60 with a monster show on the SCWNetwork.  Because of how many Fuck Me matches SCU and GRIME is gonna be putting on, WGN don’t got time for all of the matches to air in full.  So we got a recap show to air at the normal time for Underground, but the show will start on the Network as soon as Climax Control goes off the air.

Tad:  Yeeeeeeup! Fuck Me matches in the butt, eh.  15 to be exact.  And not just any matches.  Like… GRIME Main Event Vixen Staggs against Angel of Filth for the GRIME World Nightmare Championship where the winner goes on to face Sister Esther at Into the Void type matches.

Gianni:  Or Jenifer LaCroix versus Melissa Ruin, Halo Annis versus Kelli Torres, or Alexis Staggs versus Celeste North for the Underground Championship, and should Alexis win, Celeste will not get a rematch clause, because she will get the briefcase in the SCU Main Event type matches.  And Mark Cross is gonna defend the Underground Championship against Father Gerald Shepherd.  If Gerald wins, he’s gonna get a match of his own against Number One Contender, Ben Jordan.

Tad sucks in a sharp breath through rounded lips.  He mouths the word “Damn”.

Tad:  Also appearing on the line up, Lord Raab threw out an open challenge, and Rory Rockefeller answered the challenge for Into the Void.  But, why wait?  Episode 60 is as good a time as any, right?  Get it, get it.

Tad and Gianni give each other a high five as they start to walk down the hallway toward Gianni’s office again.  Tad leans into Gianni as he stumbles a bit.  He pushes himself off and throws a hand in the air, pointing upward.

Tad:  And the Main Event for the show!

Gianni:  Wait, we already said the Main Event.

Tad:  But I got a idea that’s fucking killer, dude.  Wait, wait, wait.  SCU Versus GRIME.

Gianni:  Dawg, that’s not the plan.  You going all off script and shit.  But who you got?

Tad taps his chin and thinks about it for a second. Then, a lightbulb goes off in his head.

Tad:  Burnt Orange!

Gianni tucks his thumbs in his belt loops and lets out a low toned laugh before bringing the mic back up.

Gianni:  Burnt fuckin’ Orange, bro.  Goddamn.  Aight.  You got masked people.  Well I got… Jamie Staggs, dawg.  What now?

Tad:  Cerulean Blue, bitch!

Gianni starts to say something, but then he stops and just wheezes a laugh and stomps.

Gianni:  No!  No!  Okay?  My girl.  The one I put my dick in.

Tad squeals and smacks Gianni on the backside.

Tad:  No!

Gianni:  Yeeeeeup.  Veronica Taylor.  Please, baby, don’t make me sleep on the couch tonight.

Tad shakes his head and then points at Gianni.

Tad:  Give me Tim Staggs, and I’ll give you… Hitamashii!!! Fuck you!

Gianni:  Oh?  Fuck me?  Fuck you, it’s on, brooooooo.  I see your Hitamashii, and I raise you………… Merlot Ayano!

Tad looks like his mother has just been insulted in the highest order.  He stops to think about it for a second.

Tad:  Maroon.  It’s set.  No take-backsies.  It’s done.

Gianni:  Ohhhhhh, it’s done… For GRIME, dagg. Take that to the bank.

Tad:  Maaaaan. Go drink another beer.

Tad clanks bottles with Gianni before getting ready to leave the scene.  Tad looks over to Gianni and looks a little concerned.

Tad:  Tonight was good, man.  I mean, we sat down and we hammered out a whole card just you and me.  No fights.  Just beers.

Gianni:  The card is perfect, bro.  We shoulda put our heads together a long time ago.

Tad:  That’s right.  But instead, you got me fired.  Water under the bridge, right?  I mean, we’re gonna do this card just as we discussed, right?

Tad’s eyes start going wonky as he closes them and lets out a belch, shaking it off.  Gianni leans on Tad and nods.

Gianni:  Yeahhhhhhh of course. No hard feelings.  The card is good.  We’re good.  Let’s get another beer.

Tad stands up straight, and any sign of being drunk disappears.  He drops the bottle into the trashcan and looks right at Gianni.

Tad:  Fuck you…

He takes a few steps back as the lights in the lobby go out.  Blue takes over the screen as the purge sirens go off, three loud roars.

”This is not a test. This is your WGN broadcast system announcing the commencement of the Purge sanctioned by the G.R.I.M.E. Wrestling. Weapons of class 4 and lower have been authorized for use during the Purge. All other weapons are restricted. SCU officials and medical team have been granted immunity from the Purge and shall not be harmed. Commencing at the siren, any and all attacks, will be allowed until the end of Sin City Underground programming. Emergency medical services will be unavailable until the Purge concludes. Blessed by our new WGN Head of Standards and Practices for Underground.  SCU, a federation reborn. May God be with you all.”

The camera goes to just outside of the locker room as Sister Esther, Vixen Staggs, Angel of Filth, Helena Jeckel, “Celeste”, “Orchid”, Black, Grey, Jade, Ruby, Fuschia, and Cerulean Blue drag Debbie and Stacy Ruin out of the locker room, kicking and screaming.

Ruby, Fuschia, Jade, and Cerulean Blue hold the doors closed, as “Orchid” puts a chain through the door and padlocks it shut, and “Celeste” shoves a broomstick through the double door’s handles.

Grey, Black, Helena, and Sister Esther stomp away at Debbi and Stacy.  Vixen is tired of standing by as she rips Stacy off of the ground and nails her with the The Joke’s on You (Hellavator)!  The crowd at ringside boos loudly.  Filth steps over to Ruby, who lifts her up onto her shoulders.  She leaps off with the Defibrillator (Coup de Gras).  Helena leans down over Stacy, preparing for The Devil's Whisper (Mandible Claw), but Debbi breaks free and clobbers Helena across the back of the head with one of the fallen beer bottles of Tad and Gianni’s.  It cracks into pieces.

Fuschia whips Debbi around, but Debbi punches her in the face and then rips her mask clean off of her!  We rest our eyes upon the face of… “Queen of Apathy”!  The crowd goes nuts in astonishment.  She just stares forward, and when everyone stops to look at her with the same astonishment, she just shrugs her shoulders.

Apathy:  Meh…

She rests back against the door as the banging continues.  Angel of Filth walks up behind Debbi and yanks her head back by her hair.

Filth:  The last person that ripped a mask off got their arm broken.  Clearly that message was not received.  Let’s break her fucking neck.  Let’s break her fucking career!

Ruby picks up Stacy as “Celeste” and “Orchid” grab Debbi by the arms.  They fling the sisters into one another, head first.  But they repeatedly bounce their heads off of one another.  Debbi goes down, but Stacy tries to fight back.  She grabs onto “Orchid’s” mask and pulls it down just enough for only her to get a look.  She is stunned once more as she puts her mask back on and then she lifts Stacy up, with Ruby’s help, and they do a Double Powerbomb into the soda machine.  They then deposit her onto the concrete as “Celeste” knocks an equipment box over on top of Stacy’s arm, causing her to let out a blood curdling scream.

They turn back to Debbi, Vixen and Filth slam her head first into the soda machine.  They then lift her up and hit a Double Powerbomb of their own, right into the machine.  They pull back and do it again, and again, until the plexiglass breaks.  They then deposit her right next to her screaming sister.  Ruby and “Orchid” work together to dump the machine over on top of Debbi.

Black, Jade, Cerulean Blue, and Helena lift the machine up just enough to cause an impact as the machine falls down on top of Debbi once more.  Vixen and Sister Esther both jump on top of the machine, jumping up and down with all of their weight as the sirens blare once more.

”This concludes your weekly Purge.  Emergency and medical services are back online.  We thank you for your participation.  Blessed by our new WGN Head of Quality Management.  SCU, a federation reborn. May God be with you all.”

Apathy:  Is she dead?  Asking for a friend because I obviously don’t care.

The group laughs as they quickly move away from the scene of utter devastation and destruction, leaving the medical team to rush in to check on a screaming, crying Stacy Ruin, and attempting to remove the soda machine from off of Debbi.

Chad:  Wow… just wow… That was the most disgusting thing I think I’ve seen from GRIME so far. And that says a lot.

Gena:  You can hear the distinct silence that’s fallen over the crowd as they are in just as much disbelief as we are.  We are sending our thoughts to the Ruin Sisters and their family.  Hopefully things aren’t as bad as they look.

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O’Malley and Darcy are backstage following his loss to Tony Thorn on SCW’s Climax Control earlier in the night. As O’Malley is the holder of the Golden Briefcase for the Underground Championship, he knows his presence on the show is expected, now more than ever. Darcy is still in a foul mood, as she holds her head and O’Malley checks on her quietly.

Darcy: That bitch damn near ripped my hair out! She’s lucky she didn’t because there’s not even any salons open to get it fixed if she had succeeded!

Darcy is, of course, referring to the fact that Tony Thorn’s mother Victoria, had dragged Darcy backstage by her hair. Her scalp was apparently still feeling the effects of the attack.

Darcy: I just don’t understand why it’s taking greater lengths to get you some recognition in SCW. I guess we’ll just have to fight a little harder going forward.

The two are suddenly approached by Marissa Henry, only causing Darcy to get more agitated.

Darcy: This night just keeps getting better. What is it that you want, Ms. Henry?

Marissa looks at her for a moment, noticing Darcy is still holding her scalp. She wants to show her amusement, but she holds herself back, if only to prevent Darcy from going off on her.

Marissa: It looks as though the two of you had a rough night on Climax Control. I was just hoping to get a few words from you on when we might expect O’Malley to cash in the briefcase? It was a huge victory for him two weeks ago.

Darcy: Of course it was a huge victory, and a well deserved one. No one else on this roster is deserving enough to hold the briefcase, or the guaranteed Underground Championship match, either. All of his hard work is finally paying off.

Marissa: And as for when he plans to cash it in?

Darcy snarls, and lowers her hand from her scalp. She glares at Marissa.

Darcy: Why on earth would we give that away, Ms. Henry? It would spoil the surprise, and the fun. We’re watching things carefully, and deciding when the appropriate time to cash in would be. Don’t you worry about that.

Marissa: And how do you feel about Mark Cross challenging Ben Jordan for the SCW World Heavyweight Championship at Into The Void IX?

Darcy laughs.

Darcy: He doesn’t deserve it. He hasn’t even deserved to hold the Underground Championship, either. But, here we are. Living in a world where Mark Cross can go on and not speak a word before his big important match against Ben Jordan. It’s pathetic.

Marissa: What about—

Darcy holds up her hand and silences Marissa.

Darcy: No more questions. That’s enough for tonight. Come on, O’Malley. Let’s go, my love.

Darcy then reaches back and takes O’Malley’s hand in hers. He holds the golden briefcase in his other hand as she leads him away to watch the rest of the show elsewhere in the building.

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A blinding white light washes over the crowd as the opening of “Spirit In the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum plays over the speakers.  The crowd instantly boos as Father Gerald comes out through the curtains, followed quickly by Brother David, then Mother Mavis and Virginia Mae walking out next to one another.  They take the center stage and look around as Father Gerald holds up The Good Book and looks around.  Brother David walks over to a ring technician and gets a microphone and brings it back to Father Gerald.

David:  PREACH, FATHER!

Gerald pats his son on the back as he holds the microphone at Gerald’s mouth.  Gerald starts to say something, but then forcefully puts the microphone exactly where he wants it, giving David a dirty look before instantly wiping it off with a phony smile.

Gerald:  Good evening, Sin City Underground!  Thank you for joining us on this day, the day of the Lord, this blessed Sunday. The Good Shepherds are exactly where we belong, in the Main Event spot.  It truly goes to speak volumes, because it is a prophecy coming true from Proverbs 14, verse 14.  It says…

The crowd boos Gerald, who holds his hand up to silence them.  And while it does not work, he feels more empowered in doing so.

Gerald:  “Bad people will get what they deserve. Good people will be rewarded for their deeds.”  I say to you all!  I proselytize, and bring the truth of His word to you all tonight.  The Good Shepherds have the opportunity to take down four of SCW’s greatest sinners.  Two witches, a self-professed manwhore, and a coward who can’t even be bothered to show his face so that we might prepare.

Crowd:  BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Gerald shrugs his shoulders and holds his arms out at his side.

Gerald:  Am I wrong?  Or, is it possible that SCU has decided to throw three of it’s, and I loosely quote, “brightest and biggest talents” at The Good Shepherds, as if we need to prove that we far surpass these ingrates?  And when they tried to find a forth star to join them that would match the caliber of The Good Shepherds, they drew a blank, so they are simply waiting for some idiot to step forward and try to be on our level?

There are more boos, and Mother Mavis claps her hands and nods her head while Ginny shouts out at the crowd to shut up and listen.

David:  TELL THEM ALL!

Gerald stops and looks at David and nods his head.  He speaks in a very calm, gentle tone at first.

Gerald:  Believe you me, son.  I will.  Because tonight is a night that I will remember for all eternity.  It will be the night where I cleanse the world of these four heretics.

Gerald walks down the aisle as the intensity in his voice grows.  The Good Shepherds reach the ring and Gerald walks up the steps, entering.  David comes in next with the microphone.  Gerald looks around for a second before continuing.

Gerald:  For that, I bask in the glory of God.  But, what I fail to understand, and have taken a few weeks to process, because I truly thought it was a joke, is the fact that someone who is not even employed by SCU, has never competed in SCU, has been named our Number One Contender?

Gerald’s eyes wander across the crowd, almost casually staring daggers right at Ben Jordan, sitting in the crowd.  While he doesn’t name him, he continues to dig.

Gerald:  Tonight, it became a reality for me.  Once again, Father Gerald has been overlooked for the opportunity to carry the SCU Underground Championship.  Overlooked by the likes of Jamie Staggs, O’Malley, my own son.  None of which were able to get the job done.  Something tells me that the man who is next in line to face Mark Cross will fail just as miserably, because it has been written in the stars that I will be the one to…

Gerald stops as Marissa Henry is now standing next to Ben Jordan, ready to speak into the microphone.

Ben: Hooooooooooooooold your horses there mate.

Father Gerard looks towards Ben Jordan in the crowd.

Ben: Judge not lest ye be judged or some malarky like that, right? I admit, I never went to bible school or anything like that, but that’s the common phrase, I think. I was actually quite enjoying that little speech you had going on there, it was pretty decent till you put those bug eyes on me with a look that would put Madusa to shame. I don’t like splitting hairs and all that but have you put yourself on an SCW show in the last, I dunno, eight or nine months or so? I have because I’ve been on them.

Ben stands up and leans on the barricade.

Ben: I won this championship belt and everything.

Ben points to the SCW World Heavyweight championship on his shoulders.

Ben: And before that, well, I didn’t lose too much so you’re putting all your money on the wrong horse here by thinking that it will be a piece of cake for Mark Cross to instantly be getting the win here….

Gerald holds a hand up.

Gerald:  It’s not polite to interrupt, by the way.  But I have to fight fire with fire and stop you right there.  It might not be a piece of cake for Mark Cross to beat you.  Honestly, I’m shocked he is still the champion.  But God works in mysterious ways, and by His own grace, that man is still our champion.

Gerald leans on the top rope as David steps through the ropes to get the proper angle of the microphone.

Gerald:  I might be a bit of a proud man, but I am not a dumb man.  When I was last on an SCW show, My Bloody Valentine to be exact, we fought for the SCW Mixed Tag Team Championships.  And while each team in that match was an utter disappointment, my own included…

Gerald looks back to Mavis, who looks offended by such a statement.

Gerald: … it showed me that winning a title in Sin City is not an easy feat.  So for that, I commend you.  You have put in the work, and have had a storied career in SCW to get where you are… in SCW.  This is not SCW.  This is SCU.  While you have put in a massive amount of time and effort into SCW, I have done the same here in SCU.  Do you see where I’m going with this… mate?

Ben: Sorry, started dozing off a bit there, ever thought about speaking on tapes to sell to insomniacs? Cause you’d make a bloody mint outta that.

Ben smiles at Gerald who’s grin quickly turns into a glare in return.

Ben: Easy there chief. I got a few things from that. I get it, I get what you’re saying, no easy feat in SCW to win a belt, so you stuck to SCU where you could. Nothing wrong with knowing your own limits. I also learned that you have a great voice to be next in line to be the talking clock. By your own admission, SCW is tougher to win a championship in SCU, and well, kinda won the tag belts, I even got my hands on the Roulette championship, and then of course there’s this thing.

He once again points to the SCW World Heavyweight championship.

Ben: Do you see where I’m going with this…. Mate?

Gerald steps through the ropes and gives David The Good Book in exchange for the microphone.

Gerald:  Indeed.  You’re going to Into the Void.  To face the Underground Champion in a title versus title match.  A match you may very well think you deserve, but even the idiots you just insulted, who cheered your words as you joined the bandwagon of those who decided to shit upon SCU…

Gerald realizes his slip of language, and he takes a step back, realizing he’s getting too heated.

Gerald:  As those who refuse to take pride in SCU, they need someone to be proud for them, and that man had to be me.  Dice it any way you want, but I have competed in SCW and SCU.  You have not.  And as far as I’m aware, there is an open spot to do so…. Wait, what time is it? Oh yeah… right now.

Crowd:  *MEGA POP!*

Gerald turns to soak in the only cheer he’s gotten in months.  He returns back to glaring at Ben.

Gerald:  That is, if you’ve got the guts to make your SCU debut to start actually proving that you deserve the chance to face Mark Cross, one of your potential partners…

Ben: Well, ladies and gents, you can not say this man is not a giving man. Basically, he’s just given me a few things I can tick off my bucket list. First off, I get to wrestle in an SCU ring. Secondly, I get to wrestle in jeans.

Ben points down at his jeans and smiles.

Ben: Always wanted to do that, never got the chance and thirdly, I get to slap Shaggy and Scooby Doo there.

Ben points towards Gerald and to David before taking off his shirt.

Ben: Well, get the others down here, cause this bloke is ready to go.

With that, Ben puts his hands on the railings and quickly jumps over.

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Vs



Main Event
Mark Cross, Celeste North, Jenifer LaCroix, and Ben Jordan vs The Good Shepherds

Darlyn:  The following Main Event contest is an 8 Person Tag Team Match!  Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiintroducing first, from Tulsa, OK, they are Father Gerald, Mother Mavis, Brother David, and Virginia Mae… The Good Shepherds!!!

The crowd boos as Gerald postures for them.  David walks around, holding the Good Book and pointing to it.  They are cut off by the next announcement.

Darlyn:  Aaaaaaaand their opponents, first, from London, England, standing at 6’2” and weighing in at 220lb, he is your SCW World Heavyweight Champion, and Number One Contender to the SCU Underground Championship… “The Cockney King” Ben Jordan!!!

The crowd gives off a deafening pop as Ben lifts the SCW World Heavyweight championship above his head, looking around the crowd, and quickly winking towards his wife Evie in the front row.

Darlyn: Next, from Canterbury, England, standing at 6’1” and weighing in at 225lb, he is your Underground Champion… Mark “The Dragon” Crrrrrrrrrosssssss!!!

The arena lights dim as the bassline to "Never Again" begins to rumble around the arena. As the guitar riff hits, so does the lights, revealing Mark "The Dragon" Cross standing, one fist aloft, at the top of the aisle. Receiving recognition from the crowd, he strides purposefully to ringside, taking a moment to survey the scene as he reaches the apron.  He steps inside of the ring, and he and Ben Jordan share looks.

The lights in the arena dim down as “Cupid Carries A Gun” by Marilyn Manson begins playing over the speakers. The crowd goes into an uproar of cheers as the screen is taken over by the picture of a silver moon behind a fog of clouds, with crows flying in front of it. Two shadowy figures emerge from behind the curtains.

Darlyn: Aaaaand their partners, at a combined weight of 255lb, they are your Underground Champion Celeste North, and Jenifer LaCroix… Le Coven!!!

The fans give off an even bigger pop as a spotlight shines on both ladies behind a misty screen of fog pouring out from behind the curtains. They make their way down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans on their way. They go to both sides of the ring and split it, looking out into the crowd before climbing onto the apron. They sign to the audience before stepping inside. They take their corner and talk to one another as the lights return to normal and they wait for the match to start.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  Father Gerald steps inside of the ring and demands to start the fight off with Ben Jordan.  As Ben steps inside, the crowd goes abso-fuckin’-lutely crazy.  Ben makes it two steps before Mark Cross tags himself in.

Crowd:  BOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Gena:  Cross rushes over to Gerald and the two come to blows.  Ben watches on, nodding his head at Cross.  Cross gets Gerald down to one knee and he comes crashing into his with a Shining Wizard!

Chad:  The crowd is coming back around to Mark Cross as Gerald is down on the mat.  Cross is about to go for a pin when Brother David comes rushing in.  He clubs Cross over the back a couple of times before throwing him into a free corner, shoulder first into the post.

Gena:  Gerald gets back up and David leaves the ring.  Gerald grabs Cross once more and throws him shoulder first into the ring post again.  He then picks Cross up and sets him on the top turnbuckle.  He climbs up to the second rope and hooks an arm around Cross.

Chad:  Gerald nails a Superplex early on, and the crowd can’t help but clap a little, even under the boos.  Gerald climbs on top of Cross and hooks the leg.

One!
Two!

Gena:  Jenifer comes in and breaks up the cover.  She grabs Gerald’s leg and pulls him off.  She turns and winks at Brother David to blow him a kiss.  This causes Ginny to get angry as she steps inside.  She spins Jenifer around and slaps her across the face.

Chad:  She’s shouting at Jenifer, but Jenifer simply smiles before turning around and flooring Ginny with a hard right hook to the temple!  Meanwhile, Cross has gotten out from under Gerald and he reaches over to tag in Celeste.

Gena:  Gerald needs a breather, so he tags in Mavis.  Celeste and Mavis meet up in the center of the ring.  Celeste is willing to give Mavis some respect, but Mavis punches her right in the gut!  Celeste hunches over a bit and Mavis grabs onto her hair and sends her flying with a Hair Biel.

Chad:  Mavis is on the Underground Champion like a fly on shit as she pins her down to the mat, on her stomach.  She grabs Celeste’s hair and begins smashing her face into the mat repeatedly.  The referee admonishes her, but she doesn’t give up.

1!
2!
3!
4!
LET HER GO!

Gena:  Mavis risks disqualification with one more smash before getting up.  She steps back and composes herself with a deep breath.  Celeste holds onto her face as she uses her other hand to pull herself up.

Chad:  Mavis rushes at her with a Clothesline, sending her over the top!  But Celeste holds on enough to wind up on the apron.  Mavis grabs onto her hair and pulls her up, but Celeste rams her shoulder into Mavis’ midsection through the ropes.

Gena:  She then kicks Mavis in the face.  She steps through the ropes and nails Mavis with a charging Headbutt that floors the Shepherd Matriarch.  Celeste goes to town, stomping on Mavis while Ginny and Jenifer are busy still going at it on the outside now.

Chad:  Ginny is able to use the ring post to her advantage, nailing a Drop Toe Hold to Jenifer, face first into the post.  She then jumps on Jenifer’s back, throwing wild and angry punches and claws.

Gena:  Celeste grabs hold of Mavis and pulls her to her feet, setting her up for a Bulldog, but Mavis is able to hold on, and uses her strength advantage to throw Celeste crotch first into the ring post.  Which seems to be the Shepherd’s new weapon of choice.

Chad:  Mavis holds onto her back as she looks to tag Ginny in.  Ginny is still on Jenifer, and Mavis shouts at her.

Mavis:  God bless it, Ginny!  Get to the corner!

Chad:  Ginny listens and gets over to the corner for the tag.  Mavis and Ginny both stomp on the Underground Champion until the referee gets Mavis to take her place on the apron with her family.

Gena:  Ginny soon gives Celeste the same treatment, climbing on her back and throwing elbows, punches, and claws down the back.  Pure determination.  The Shepherds are very dominant in the ring tonight.

Chad:  Only because Ben is still itching to make it into the match.  Ginny finds herself in the position of power until Celeste uses the ropes to stand up slowly.  She turns around and rams Ginny into the corner.  Once doesn’t break the hold.  Neither does the second.

Gena:  Celeste walks over and tags in a slightly recovered Jenifer.  But slightly recovered is enough for her to climb inside and hammer Ginny across the face.  She then rips Ginny off and plants her on the mat with Le Coven Slam (Arn Anderson Spinebuster)!

Chad:  Jenifer goes for the cover, but before the referee can even count to ONE!... Mavis comes over and pulls Jenifer off.  She lifts her up into what would be the Salvation Slam (Glam Slam), but Celeste is able to soften the blow by catching Jenifer, and both go down.

Gena:  The referee gets Mavis back out to the apron once more, threatening disqualification once more.  Celeste rolls outside of the ring and rests as Ginny is the first to move.  She rolls over onto her stomach. Jenifer is able to prop up on her hands and knees.

Chad:  Jenifer slow crawls toward her corner as Ginny does the same.  Ginny, however, gets there first, tagging in Brother David.  Jenifer is a close second as she tags in Ben Jordan!

Crowd:  *MEGA POP!*

Gena:  Ben Jordan is once again legal.  He takes a step out once more to face David, but Cross tags himself in once more.  The fans are even more upset by this, and as Cross starts for David, Ben stops him and spins him around.  There are words happening.

Chad:  Yeah, and the looks on their faces let us know they aren’t exactly kind words.  Ben eventually bows out and steps onto the apron, causing the crowd to let out a sigh of disappointment.  But it comes just as David charges them, hitting a Body Smash into Cross’ own corner, and Ben makes the tag!

Crowd:  *MEGA MEGA POP!*

Gena:  Ben Jordan serves Brother David with several rapid right hooks.  As Ben puts David down on the mat, Gerald comes inside, only to get the same treatment!  As promised, Ben is slapping around Scooby and Scrappy Doo, and The Cockney King’s batteries are fully charged now!

Chad:  Clothesline to Gerald!  Gutwrench Suplex to Brother David!  Gerald spins him around, looking for the Ray of Light (Diamond Cutter), but Ben ducks and wraps his arms around Gerald’s waist for Triple Rolling German Suplexes!

Gena:  Ginny gets inside of the ring to play big and bad as she spins Ben around, shouting at him and poking him in the chest as she does so.  Ben holds his hands up, explaining he won’t put his hands on a lady.  That’s when an angry Jenifer comes back in and tackles her to the ground!

Chad:  Celeste and Mother Mavis are back in the ring now, and the referee has seemingly lost control, but the fans are in seventh heaven, pardon the pun.  Ben Jordan waves David up to his feet and as David stumbles to them, ohhhhhhh!  That Hadta Hurt (Lungblower Powerbomb)!

Gena:  Ben rolls David off of him and goes to hook the leg, until Father Gerald rips Ben off of his son.  But out of nowhere… Cross spins Gerald around and hits the Ketteiteki Desaki (Tiger Driver ‘91)!  Jenifer has Ginny in the Kimura Lock!

Chad:  Ben looks over to Cross and points to Brother David.  He then leans down and sets Brother David up for the Crossing Jordan (Crossface)!  Cross glares on as David fights the hold for a while.  Ben continues to let Cross know that this is his future, just as David taps out!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners, by way of submission… Le Coven, Mark “The Dragon” Cross, and “THE COCKNEY KING” BEN JORDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!!!!!

The crowd gives off a deafening roar as Ben lets go of Brother David.  He and Mark Cross meet face to face to “discuss” what just happened.  Neither man seems to like it, and they are separated slightly by Celeste North and Jenifer LaCroix.  Both ladies try to talk sense into these guys as "Blame it on the Boom Boom" plays over the speakers.  However, there is no sense to be talked as both men once again meet face to face, nose to nose.  We focus on this scene as we go off the air.

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Tune in next week for the special Episode 60 SCU Vs GRIME show!

 SCU Presents Underground Ep. 59



We are coming at you from the Staggs Dungeon, Las Vegas, Nevada. In front of a live audience of 100 (SCW stars if they wish to attend. GRIME and SCU wrestlers SCW, SCU ring crew, production teams) May 3rd, 2020 at 11:59 pm PST

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As the feed transitions backstage, the camera shows a pair of nude Christian Louboutin heels can be seen. Slowly, the camera begins to move up. Connected to the pair of heels, are beautifully tanned  legs. Continuing to move up the body, a glitter filled nude romper can be seen. Finally, as the camera makes its way up to the upper body of the individual, the camera is quickly, and almost forcibly picked up to show the face of “The Provocateur” Delta Rayne. She scoffs as she throws her blonde hair over her shoulder. Looking to her right, she crosses her arms over her bosom.

Delta: What was that for Donovan? Don’t you see that I’m trying to show off the beautiful body that our lord and savior Jesus Christ has given me?

Then, “The Stand Out” Donovan Rayne walks into the scene. Donovan, dressed for competition, places his hands into the black leather jacket that adorns his exposed torso. For a moment, Donovan looks at his sister, then he turns his attention over to the camera.

Donovan: Listen sis, I’m sure that all of these losers watching tonight would love to see you in way less than that little romper you’re wearing, but tonight’s not about seeing your body. You know, tonight is a big night for us.

After the proclamation that Donovan had made, his tag team partner, “The 1NFAMOUS” Bentley Black walks into the shot. Bentley, wearing a leather jacket that matched his tag team partner. Looking down at Delta, he let out a soft chuckle.

Bentley: Trust me, you’ll get all the time in the world to look good when we go out there, and Bentley and I do our thing.

Delta moves her arm down from her chest, and places her hands onto her curvy hips. Then, she looks up at Donovan. Donovan, who looks over at the camera, has moved his hands out of his jacket pocket. With clear intention in his eyes, he begins to speak.

Donovan: That’s right, we’re about to make our grand debut in Sin City Underground. Tonight, the FAME gets the opportunity to make Jamie Staggs and Big John Match, John Blade. It’s great to see that Sin City Underground truly rolled out the red carpet for us, and gave us the opponents of the century. Tonight, we are going to battle, and we are going to have the battle of the century.

Slowly, Donovan and Bentley look over at each other. Eye to eye, the two seriously look at each other in the eye. Then, Bentley and Donovan slowly begin to nod at each other. As the two slowly turn to face the camera, they erupt in laughter. Slowing his laughter, Bentley begins to speak.

Bentley: God, I cannot believe you said that with a straight face! You need a role in my mother’s next movie, because that was damn good acting. Seriously, that was great! We are not worried about Jamie Staggs or John Blade. Is that really the best opponents that you could have given us in our debut match-up? I mean, Jamie Staggs, the Dumbass University Vale-dick-torian? What is he going to do to stop us? Whoopee cushions and banana peels are going to stop us. Mr. Staggs is a joke, and I feel completely offended that someone of our calibur has to step into the ring with that. What is he going to do, air horn us to death? Pranks don’t affect an athlete of my standing. I’m telling you this now, Jamie, if you try anything like that on me, I’m knocking your damn teeth down your throat. Now SCU, you’ve made a big mistake. Look at us, we are modern day adonises, and you have use competing with the bottom of the barrel .

Nodding his head in agreement, Donovan looks on at Bentley. Turning his attention back to the camera, Donovan takes his opportunity to begin speaking.

Donovan: You know, I agree that Jamie Staggs is not befitting a beatdown from the FAME. I, however, cannot believe that we really have to get in the ring with Mister Big John Match himself. I am almost shaking in my freaking boots… not. I really can’t believe that John Blade is going to get destroyed by us. SCU, you have really outdone yourselves. You have given us the leader of the Blade Nation served up on a silver platter. Master B, the king of Hip-Hop is going to be destroyed by us. Let tonight be an appetizer, we’re about to destroy them. Let me explain this to the masses, tonight begins the indoctrination. Tonight, the bloods of Hollywood will begin to be transfused in SCU. Tonight, the journey to the soon to be Hollywood Hardcore Tag Team Champsionships, begins. Don’t forget, we’re the FAME…

Donovan steps forward, followed by Bentley.

Bentley: And we’re going to make you FAMEOUS!

With a devious smirk on her face, Delta steps forward, reaching out and grabbing both Donovan and Bentley’s hands.

Delta: Com on guys, let’s go make them famous!

The three members of the FAME begin to walk away, the scene fades out.

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Camera shows John Martinez Blade is in the back talking to his Wife Chanelle Martinez while Marissa Henry stops him

Marissa: I'm standing here with the one and only, John Blade. And his wife Chanelle Martinez.

Blade: Thanks for having us Ms Henry.

Marissa: John. How does it feel to be on SCU television, teaming up with Jamie Staggs to take on Donovan Rayne and Bentley Black the team of The Fame on Underground.

Blade: it's great to be here, and honestly this is where I belong. I mean it feels like a return because mentally, I been gone for almost the last month and now I am ready to compete in a tag match when I team up with Jamie Staggs to take out The Fame tomorrow night on Underground.

Marissa: But, John, some are saying that you’re not up to the challenge of taking on two of the most anticipated stars in SCU right now.  What if you can't last five minutes in the ring with Donovan Rayne and Bentley Black?

Blade: To be honest with you Marissa. I will last in the ring with Bentley Black and Donovan Rayne. cause when me and Jamie Staggs beat some sense into the Fame then me and my Wife Chanelle Martinez.  are gonna be looking at those Pride Tag Team Championships going forward.

Marissa:  Speaking of your wife, Chanelle, welcome back.

Chanelle:  Thank you.  It’s good to be back by my man’s side. I just wish Tee-Tee could be here right now.

Marissa: Speaking of Torielle, where is she?

Chanelle:  Another time.  This time is all about John mothafuckin’ Blade, y’all.

Marissa: Understood.  What are your opinions?  Can your Husband defeat The Fame tonight?

Chanelle: Only God knows how the match gonna turn out, cause once my husband John hit that ring wit Jamie Staggs tonight, a man that I been known for 15 years.  If he can put his silliness aside then John’s gonna win this one, and my husband and we, we’s gonna be the next Pride Tag Team Champions after John wins his tag team match on Underground. Bet.

Chanelle: They better check they Azz…

Blade: The Champ.is here!

John and Chanelle Martinez walks away from Marissa Henry when she continues talking.

Marissa: thanks for the support John.  in good luck tomorrow in your tag team match on Underground.

Marissa:  and we hope that John. can win his return match when he teams up with Jamie Staggs when he beats up The Fame tomorrow whenever they let him get a SCU tag team title Opportunity when they let John and Chanelle Martinez partner up with her Husband at the next PPV on SCU.

Scene fades when John and Chanelle Martinez head toward the ring for the start of the match.

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Vs


The Fame vs Jamie Staggs and John Blade

The lights in the arena dim, as the crowd grows silent with anticipation. Suddenly, the  synth heavy sounds of “Viol” by Gesaffelstein fill the arena, the crowds silence quickly turns into jeers. Suddenly, a single, large spotlight shines onto the entrance way. With the crowd still heavily booing,  “The Stand Out” Donovan Rayne and “The 1NFAMOUS” Bentley Black emerge onto the entrance way.

Darlyn:  Coming to the ring, from Los Angeles, CA, they are accompanied to the ring by Delta Rayne, they are Donovan Rayne and Bentley Black… theFAME!!!

Both men, dawning matching leather jackets stand with smirks on their faces. With the crowd steadily raining down jeers on the men, they make an about face, turning their backs to the crowd. Then, the third and final member of the FAME, “the Provocateur” Delta Rayne steps out from behind the curtain. Delta, who finds herself standing in between her the two men, places her hands onto her vivacious hips. After a moment, the spotlight fades out to more vibrant strobe lighting. The lighting, reminiscent of what you’d see at a fashion show, begins to fill the arena. Then, as flashbulbs begin to fill the space, Donovan and Bentley both turn back to face the fans. As they both throw their arms into the air, the crowd’s intensity picks up.

After a moment of mouthing insults towards the fans, the men both throw their arms back down. Then, linked arm and arm with Delta, the three members  of the FAME make their way down to the ringside area. Largely ignoring the fans on their way down, the three individuals walk with purpose, not losing focus on the ring. Reaching the ringside area, the three stop walking. Delta then lets go of her brother and best-friend’s arms, as they walk in front of her. The two men then ascend onto the ring apron. Both men face with their backs towards the ring, as Delta approaches the ring apron. Looking up at her two clients, she smiles before backing away slightly. Donovan and Bentley then quickly enter the ring.

Walking over to the stairs, “The Provocateur” walks up them, and quickly walks to the center of the ring apron. Turning her back towards the ring, she places her arms onto the top rope. Placing her foot onto the bottom rope, she pushes backwards, flipping herself over the top rope, landing into the ring.  Facing the hard-camera side of the arena, Donovan and Bentley climb onto the middle turnbuckle on opposite sides of the ring. Standing in the center, Delta points to both of her clients, who then remove their leather jackets and jump down from the turnbuckle after taunting towards the crowd for a moment. As the two men walk towards the center of the ring, they hand their jackets over to Delta. Then, once again turning their backs to the camera, both men pose with their backs towards the camera. Suddenly, the camera does a panning zoom of both mens trunks to read “The Stand Out” and “1NFAMOUS” respectively.

The lights begin flashing. “Party Hard” by Andrew W.K. begins playing over the speakers when the words “Dumbass University” appears across the screen. Just then, a very familiar face comes running from behind the curtains, stomping and running in place as he stands on the edge of the ramp.

Darlyn: Annnnnnnnnnnnnnd their opponents… First,on his way to the ring, from St. Louis, Missouri, standing at 6’4” and weighing in at 205lb, he is the “Vale-dick-torian of Dumbass University” Jamie Staggs…

The crowd cheers as he points his arms out to both sides. He then brings them around to point down toward the ring. He charges down the ramp, slapping hands along the way. He then jumps and rolls inside of the ring under the bottom rope. He holds his arms out like an airplane and he runs around the ring before stopping and spinning.

Darlyn:  And his partner… From Boston, MA standing at 6’1 and weighing in at 251lb, he is… John Martinez-Blaaaaaaaaaaade!!!

John Blade’s music begins to play as he walks out on stage. He talks to the camera man and bounces a little. He holds up his “Never Give Up” logo flag and tosses it to the fans. He salutes and runs straight down towards the ring. He bounces off the ropes side to side and he holds up his “Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect” shirt. He takes off his hat and tosses his shirt to the fans and hands his Chain to the ref to begin to fight.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  Tag Team Wrestling is a recurring theme tonight, and what a way to welcome the new team of theFAME than to give them two of the toughest men in SCU.

Gena:  Looks like Blade and Bentley are starting things off.  They meet in the center of the ring and trade looks before they tie up.

Chad:  Blade backs Bentley up a few steps, but Bentley hits a knee to the stomach and then nails the Face That Runs the Camp with a Snap Suplex.

Gena:  Bentley strikes a pose before rising up.  He throws a few kicks to Blade before picking him back up.  He lifts Blade up into a Vertical Suplex, stalling.

Chad:  He drops Blade over the top rope and leaves him there before slapping him across the back of the head.

Gena:  He points to Jamie and nods, while Jamie crosses his arms at him.  Bentley turns around and Blade catches him with several hard right jabs, backing him up to the ropes.

Chad:  As Bentley is sprawled out, Donovan reaches in to make the blind tag.  Bentley comes off the ropes after an Irish Whip and he kicks Blade in the gut.

Gena:  Donovan comes around the front and nails an effortless Powerbomb to Blade, giving it a few steps forward before going for the cover.

One!
Two!

Chad:  Jamie Staggs leaps over the ropes with a Leg Drop over the pin.  He got some air that time.  Donovan rolls Jamie off of him, and goes for the attack on Jamie.

Gena:  Blade surprises Donovan with a Fireman’s Carry and then gets the legal tag to Jamie. Jamie re-enters the ring and then he comes off the ropes with a Shoulderbutt.

Chad:  Donovan goes down, and Jamie comes off the ropes again, looking for a Jump Kick to Donovan, but it gets ducked under and Donovan grabs Jamie’s leg.

Gena:  He hits a Clothesline to Jamie.  As Jamie goes down, Donovan does a Knee Drop and goes for the cover on Jamie.

One!
Two!

Chad:  Blade kicks Donovan’s shoulder up, letting Jamie kick out with ease.  Donovan gets in Blade’s face and begins arguing with the proverbial Champ.

Gena:  As Donovan continues annoying Blade, Jamie gets up behind him.  He goes for a Superkick to the back of Donovan’s head, but he moves and Blade catches the boot!

Chad:  Blade falls out onto the apron through the ropes and Jamie holds his head in embarrassment.  He turns around just in time to get a boot to the stomach.

Gena:  Opportunistic, but smart.  Donovan grabs Jamie and sets him up for… Yes, the Heavy Rayne (Argentine Cutter)!  Bentley enters the ring just in case as Donovan covers!

One
Two!
Three!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  Welcome to SCU, theFAME!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners via pinfall… Donovan Rayne and Bentley Black… theFAME!!!

”Viol” hits the speakers as the fans give off a mixed, but mostly heated, reaction. Donovan and Bentley are joined by Delta in the center of the ring.  Delta raises both of their hands as she prances a few steps, as if she were taking the attention all for herself.  She pats her guys on the back and winks at Bentley.  He shakes his head as Delta walks around the ring, shouting in approval for her guys, much to the audience’s chagrin.

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We see Eyesnsane walking through the hallway of the backstage area wearing a White t-shirt and blue jeans, he turns a corner going left and after just a couple of steps finds himself face to face with Erik Staggs.

Eyesnsane:  Hey, there he is.  The man who pulls the strings.  How the hell are you, it’s been a while.

A big smile appears on the face of Eyesnsane …

Erik:  I can’t lie, it’s pretty good to be alive, all things considered in the world right now.  What have you been up to?

Eyesnsane:  You know when I was here all those weeks ago feeling things out, I wondered what was going to be next for this company.  I wondered how things were going to go and although I was not here, I certainly kept my eye on things.

Erik:  Let’s hope that we can work things out.  I can offer you a better deal than SCU could ever give you.  You know how I take care of my people.  Financially and otherwise.

Eyesnsane:  I have to say, a part of me liked the way you came in here and usurped things.

Eyesnsane folds his arms and leans against the nearby wall.

Erik:  Like I implied, you could easily come fight on my side.  The winning team would only be that much better with Eyesnsane on our side, and I think you would fit in great with a lot of those we have under the masks currently.

Erik pats Eyes on the shoulder and his grin grows exponentially.  He pulls his checkbook out of his pocket and a contract, ready to go.

Eyesnsane:  See now I just don’t think I could do that.  I mean the group thing you are doing is cool and all but I’m already here, I’ve never been a mask guy.  I mean believe me I went down that road with Jon back in the day.  Matter of fact I used to team with a masked ninja also.  Life  man twists and turns you know.

Erik:  You don’t have to wear a mask.  Some faces just aren’t meant to be under masks, and you have that face.  Come on, there’s got to be a number.

A couple of masked wrestlers come down the hall from behind Eyesnsane, then more come from behind Erik.

Erik:  Let’s make this work, somehow, some way.  Or, there is the alterative, but I’d really hate to go down that path with you.

Eyesnsane:  Now, you know damn well I’m not backing down and if I have to fight my way out of this hallway, well hell don’t threaten me with a good time.  Now before we get to it, let me just say this.  You know, there was an issue with SCU, hell that’s why you were able to infiltrate it with all your hidden faces.  Long story short, while I said I was coming, I never said I was coming alone.  Both SCU and GRIME have shown me one thing above all, you need to know who has your back….

Eyesnsane gets off of the wall and knocks on the door right by his side.  He knocks three times and the door opens and out walks Mickey Carroll and Dax Beckett, along with two faces, a male and a female, we have yet to be introduced to.

Mickey:  Oi!  Fancy meetin’ ye ‘ere, Staggy.

Dax:  Bruh, whooping ass just isn’t as fun when you can’t see their faces.  That just means we gotta make ‘em scream extra loud.

Erik’s face drains of color for a second, as if he’s literally seen ghosts from his past.  He fumbles on his words for a second before holding a hand out and gulping.

Erik:  Guys, guys… there’s nooooo need for violence amongst friends.  My checkbook is right here, and I can print more contracts, with bigger numbers to match.

Kaos:  Get the fuck out of here with this numbers bullshit.

Michy, the female, nods her head alongside Kaos.  Dax taps her on the shoulder, leaning over it as he points to Erik before moving out to speak.

Dax:  He’s so scared right now.  It’s funny.  Like we owe him something after fucking our careers up and leaving us for dead.

Mickey: Let’s give this nancy a good feckin’ kickin’, lady and gents!

Michy:  I won’t say no to a fight.

Eyes takes on the blow from Pakistan Green and answers it with a chop to the chest, and then a Spears him into the wall.  Cerulean Blue tackles down Michy, and the two roll around, but they aren’t catfighting.  They are outright brawling, with everything on the line.  Dax chases down Erik Staggs and drags him down to the ground.  Michy gets up from the ground and gives Cerulean Blue in the face.  Pakistan Green lifts Eyes off of him and tosses him to the side.  He reaches into his pocket and launches the baseball at the side of Mickey’s head, knocking him down instantly.  He snaps another ball over at Michy, but she catches it and tosses it behind her as she goes right over toward Pakistan Green until Jade spins her around and hits two elbows to the face and then jumps up, bringing a knee to the face.

Meanwhile, Dax has Erik on the ground, choking him out with an extension cord going across the ground.  He is dragged up by Pakistan Green and throws right into a wall.  Eyes is quick to tackle him into an equipment box, knocking him around until his mask starts to come off.  Jade drops down and rocks Eyes with a low blow that takes him down to the ground.  Pakistan Green drops down over Eyes and starts shouting in his face in a different language.

Kaos comes out of nowhere and drags Pakistan Green up from the ground and he nails him with a Jackhammer to the nearby table.  Michy gets up and grabs Cerulean Blue and Jade and smashes their heads together.  Dax gets up and grabs Erik by the back of the head as he tries to sneak out of the fray.  Dax sets him up for The Best Finisher Ever, using the wall to spring back off, but Erik is caught in mid air by Sea Green, setting Erik down and taking a kick to the stomach.  He takes The Best Finisher Ever.  “Celeste”, “Orchid”, Burnt Orange, Maroon, Grey, Macaroni and Cheese, Cyan, Ruby, and Black all make their way into the scene, causing Eyes, Dax, Kaos, and Michy to lift Mickey up and carry him out of the scene before they can get mobbed.

Erik:  Don’t you EVER put your hands on me!  Nobody puts their hands on Erik Staggs and gets away with it!  NOBODY!

Erik stomps around as he points for the masked members of GRIME to continue the charge after Eyes and his crew.

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The scene opens backstage at Underground where we see Veronica Taylor arriving at the arena in a shirt that says, “I’m Ari’s Parents’ Favorite Wrestler”, as she moves down the hallway, she runs into Krystal Wolfe leaning against the wall playing on her Nintendo Switch.

Veronica: Hey uggo, don’t you have better things to do than play on that children’s toy?!

Krys rolls her eyes before looking up.

Krystal:  Since I didn’t have much time to prepare for my debut match this week, no, and besides this isn’t a Children’s Toy and it’s for my gaming channel so…….

Krys trails off as she finally notices Vero’s shirt.

Krystal: Stirring the hornet’s nest, aren’t we?

Krys says as she motions to Vero’s shirt.

Veronica: Well why wouldn't I be? I mean I am the hottest most in-demand bombshell on the roster duh! But you already knew that.

Veronica flaunts her figure a bit before speaking.

Veronica: Gaming I guess if you have to exploit anyone it's them. Along with the uggos rejects freaks, geeks, and losers of society.

Krystal: Insult my audience all you want, for a while that gaming channel was the only thing keeping the lights on at my apartment.

Veronica: Because your bookings dried up?

Krystal: Exactly, and as for you being the “hottest, most in-demand bombshell on the roster” I’m quite sure that title belongs to someone who actually has a title?

Veronica: I’ll be a champion again after tonight, just you wait.

Krystal: Oh sure, and I’m the Prime Minister of Australia.

Krystal says before looking up and smirking.

Krystal: Besides, you’ve got your own problems to deal with right in front of you.

Veronica: Do you really think I’m going to fall………

The sound of Ariana’s enraged scream rings out and Veronica freezes, soon enough Ari and Veronica begin brawling as Krystal watches. As they pull at each other’s hair for a moment before security comes in and breaks it up while Ari rips at Veronicas Shirt.

Veronica: How dare you? Bitch!

Ariana: How dare me?! You cu………

Ariana and Veronica get dragged off before Ari can finish her insult, Krystal shakes her head before one of the security guards gives her an accusatory look.

Krystal: What? I had nothing to do with it!

The guard shrugs as the scene fades.

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Backstage, the cameras watch as theFAME have just exited to the locker room area.  Blade shakes his head as he comes through the curtains next.  His wife, Chanelle rubs his arm.

Chanelle:  It’s okay, bae.  It just goes to show that you and me was meant to team up together to take the Pride Tag Team titles.

Martinez-Blade:  Next week, maybe we can get a chance to fight the Pride Tag Team Champions Team GO for the titles and we will be the next champions together.

Chanelle nods her head as she and John go to the locker room area.  Following after, last but not least, Jamie Staggs is holding onto his head.  He leans against the wall for a second as interviewer Dev Khatri walks up to him.

Dev:  You okay, Jamie?  Do you need help getting to the medical team?

Jamie shakes his head and he seems kind of annoyed.  He pushes off of the wall and looks right at Dev.

Jamie:   No I don’t need help getting to the medical doctor people, Dev.  What’do I look like?  An idiot?

Dev shrugs his shoulders and Jamie turns to wink at the camera.

Jamie:   If I could be serious for a moment… No, that’s not right.  May I have your attention?  Nope.  Listen up, scro’s!  Yeah, that’s more like it.

Dev:  What are you trying to say?  Are you confused?

Jamie:   Nah, I thought I was at one point, and I put on a dress, but it just didn’t feel like it was for me.  It’s all very clear to me now.

Dev looks to the side as Jamie stares at him with a very serious look on his face.  He can’t help but chuckle a little.

Jamie:   But what I was trying to say before I was so rooooooodly interrupted, Dev.  I know those FAME guys said that getting in the ring with me, one of the co-owners of this very gym that we’re like standing in and stuff, was some kind of insult.  I get it because when I saw who I was facing, it didn’t matter that Big Match John was in my corner.  I coulda been in the ring with every one of the Avengers, and I still wouldn’ta been excited about that match.

Dev:  Why do you say that?

Jamie:   I was insulted to hafta look at those loooooooosers from across the ring.  The new kids, spoiled WeHo, fake titted valet-having, quiff having dime a dozen douchebags still sucking milk from daddy’s titties.

Dev pauses for Jamie.

Dev:  I… don’t think that’s how… life works… at all…

Jamie:   I don’t think that’s how you work, Dev.  But I could be wrong.  I been wrong before.  A couple times.

Dev:  So are you saying that you want a rematch?

Jamie:   Fuck no.  Did you see what just happened out there?  Don’t tell no one, but after that kick, I’m seeing stars, and that teddy bear over there won’t stop staring at me.

Dev:  What teddy bear?  I don’t see…

Dev looks and sees someone dressed as the infamous Angel sitting on an equipment box, staring at Jamie.

Dev:  Oh… it’s actually there.

Jamie:   Damn.  I was hoping it was a hallucination or something.  That’s a whole other thing to worry about.  But anyway, I can admit when I got my ass whooped.  And that’s what just happened.  What I’m saying is that I earned a little respect for theFAME out there tonight.  Donovan’s Heavy Rayne really fucks your brain up nice.  I don’t even need to eat those funny brownies that Scott Oliver is always giving me to have a good night. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to find a doctor.  I’m tasting the color cyan, scro.

Dev is about to offer Jamie the advice that he is going the wrong way, but he decides it’s better for everyone involved if he just lets Jamie go as he pleases.  He turns and heads over to his scheduled interview.

We see Krystal Wolfe leaning against the wall ahead of her debut match against Andi Lynx, which is coming up next, the Australian Bombshell is checking her Twitter feed via her phone when she is approached by Dev.

Dev: Krystal, do you have a moment to talk?

Krystal: Can it wait for a bit? I’m in the middle of some calibrations.

Dev gives her a confused look and Krystal shakes her head.

Krystal: Sorry, I’ve been playing through the Mass Effect Trilogy for my YouTube Channel and I’ve only just recruited Garrus in Mass Effect 2, what’s up?

Dev: Well, your debut match against Andi Lynx is up next and u wanted to get some last minute thoughts.

Krystal: Right, right, it’s like I said on Twitter on Monday night, I might be a friendly gamer girl outside of the ring but inside? I’m all business and if Andi expects anything less than my all tonight, she’s in for a rude awakening.

Dev: Just one more thing before we wrap up, did you set up Veronica earlier?

Krystal scoffs.

Krystal: I didn’t know that Veronica was going to show up in that shirt and neither did Ari, as far as I’m concerned? She was asking for trouble the moment she had that shirt made.

Dev: Any last words for Andi?

Krystal: Just this, Andi, I was trained by two of the best wrestlers to ever set foot in an SCW ring and I’ve only gotten better at my craft since I graduated four years ago at the age of twenty, underestimate this gamer chick at your own peril because otherwise you’ll be struck down by “Down Under Thunder” Krystal Wolfe!”

Krystal walks off as the scene fades.

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]VS

Krystal Wolfe vs Andi Lynx

The guitar intro to “When Destinies Align” by Lovebites hits the speakers and Krystal makes her way onto the entrance ramp wearing a black t-shirt with the words “Critical Hit” accompanied by a D20 that has landed on a Natural Twenty over her ring gear.

Darlyn: Introducing first, from Adelaide, Australia, Krystal Wolfe!

Krystal makes her way down the ramp whilst occasionally slapping hands with the fans before she rolls into the ring and poses for the fans, as her music fades she removes her shirt and hands it to a ring attendant as she waits for her opponent.

The lights around the arena switch to cotton candy blue and pink as "Hunger" by Ayria begins to play over the sound system. The club beat sends the crowd into a tizzy… Even more so as the adorable Andi Lynx makes her way onto the stage, large lolly in hand.

Darlyn: On the way to the ring… Standing at 5’6” Weighing in at 128ibs, From Brooklyn, New York… She is Sweeter Than Candy…. Andiiiiiii Lyyyyyynxxxxxxx!!!!

Lynx takes a moment to look out to the cheering crowd, her eyes light up in wonder… Lynx takes a moment then does a quick spin. Lynx skips her way down towards the ring, she slaps fives with some of the fans as she gets closer to the ring.

Lynx hurries up the steel steps and walks to the middle of the apron. She gives the fans a cheerful wave. The crowd cheers her on, Lynx raises her lolly up high with pride. The crowd pops for Lynx loudly…

Lynx puts the large lolly on her shoulder then enters the ring over the middle rope. She starts doing a lap inside the ring, waving to everyone with in hand while still holding large lolly on the other. The ref takes Lolly from Lynx as she heads over to the corner and starts to stretch as her music fades silence.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  Andi is quick to welcome the newcomer, tripping her up.  She looks for an Ankle Lock, but Krystal gets to her back and she kicks Andi in the stomach.

Gena:  As Andi clutches her stomach, Krystal spins around and kicks Andi in the face, sending her down to the mat.  She grabs Andi’s arm and twists into a Cradle Pin.

One!
Kickout!

Chad:  I think that pin was more of a one up on Andi than an attempt to end the match as Krystal walks backward, goading Andi to her feet.

Gena:  She meets Andi with a Clothesline, putting her right on her back.  She pulls Andi to her feet and whips her into the ropes.  As she comes back, Andi ducks.

Chad:  She goes off the other ropes, and Andi goes for a Sleeperhold, but Krystal hits a Snapmare on Andi instead, reversing the hold on her.

Gena:  She brings Andi down to her side, and she turns it into a Rear Naked Choke on the submission specialist.

Chad:  Andi is able to get to the ropes to break the hold.  Krystal lets go after just a touch of hesitation.  She gets up and drags Andi up too.

Gena:  Andi knees Krystal in the stomach and moves behind for an Abdominal Stretch, really working it.

Chad:  Krystal is stuck in the middle of the ring with nowhere to go.  She succumbs to the move a bit, but when Andi lowers her guard, Krystal frees her arm and throws an elbow to Andi’s face!

Gena:  As Andi holds onto her nose, Krystal gets several jabs in.  She then locks on Long Rest (Dragon Sleeper).  As Andi’s lights begin to fade out, Krystal tightens the hold.

Chad:  She leans back a bit into it and Andi stops struggling against it.  Andi’s arms go limp, and Krystal lets go of the hold now.  She looks around at the crowd of SCW and SCU supporters.

Gena:  Krystal gets to her feet and she pulls Andi up after a second.  As she gets Andi right into position, Krystal hits her with the Down Under Thunderbomb (Running Powerbomb)!  She goes for the cover now!

One!
Two!
Three!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here is your winner… Krystal Wolfe!!!

“When Destinies Align” plays over the speakers as Krystal pushes herself off of Andi with force.  She stands up as the referee raises her arm in victory.

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Kingingiseisha “Hitamashii” Shirasu is seen with his managers Johan Svennson and Giovanna Teixeira to discuss his upcoming match: Cerulean blue and Hitamashii vs Sea Green and Fuschia.

Hitamashii-I am looking forward to teaming up with Cerulean Blue in our match against Sea Green and Fuschia. I know I don’t always talk about my past but I used to be in a Yakuza clan as I thought I wanted a more stable life than being an army brat. When I joined the Yakuza, there was someone in the clan that I became close with, and I had lost touch with them when I decided to become a wrestler. I heard they were trying to follow in my footsteps, but I am not 100% sure. Either way, I will use the aggression I learned from the Yakuza clan in my upcoming match and show no mercy to Sea Green and Fuscia.

Hitamashii cackles and he, with his managers in tow, decide to go into the locker room to get ready for his match as the scene fades to black.

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SCU Underground 59 cuts to an HD monitor that features the opening match from the previous show… that being Cordelia Clark vs. Andi Lynx. The ending of the match is highlighted where Cordelia ultimately wins out in the end. Suddenly, the screen goes black and the scene itself pants out to reveal Cordelia Clark herself with a smile on her face, revelling in the victory she was able to attain in her mainstream wrestling debut. She’s got her confident, preppy look going on with the lightly curled, slightly bouncy long hair combined with a cheerleader like presence, her signature Princeton University jacket complementing her all-white look entirely. Cordelia beams with pride as she begins to express her thoughts.

Cordelia: Well will you look at that… my professional mainstream debut and… I WON! Go figure! It goes to show you how an Ivy League education REALLY goes a long way. I’m sure as hell not surprised by this, even if others may be. I have to give Andi Lynx some credit. She is quite the firecracker. She did give me quite the challenge but ultimately? It just wasn’t good enough! Her sugar rush became more of a sugar CRASH! This is why you don’t eat too much candy, kids! I know exactly how my cousin felt five and a half years ago when she got her first win… actually, no I don’t. Pffft… her first mainstream match was a dark match that nobody saw and then the first time she wrestled on TV, she looked like the complete idiot she proved herself to be…

BUT… that’s enough of people that AREN’T important! Let’s talk about ME!

Cordelia pauses and expresses a confident smirk on her face for a few seconds before she continues.

Cordelia:  Let’s talk about how I’m going to be that Ivy League prodigy that’s going to sweep through this company and dominate the scene like nobody ever has before. See, what separates me from the rest of the pack is that everyone else is stupid… WAY too stupid. They want to dominate with their strength… thinking that they can just overpower the competition, thinking that they could just run all over everyone. No, that’s not how I plan on dominating. How I plan on dominating is purely through my own wits. I showed that two weeks ago. Andi was coming at me fast and hard, trying to put ALL of her energy coming out of her precious little heart… but once I slowed things down in my favor… BOOM! Roasted… and I feel disgusted for using such verbiage but that’s the only way I have to get my message across to you… little people…

I outsmarted her and proved myself to be superior to her and this is only just the beginning.

“But Cordy, you’re inviting a lot of heat from the other girls in the SCU locker room”.

Cordelia pauses and rolls her eyes, scoffing at the idea of everyone else hating her and clearly showing that she doesn’t care.

Cordelia: I say bring it on! I didn’t come here to be the scared rookie. I didn’t come here to settle for being at the bottom of the ladder. I came here to be a cut above the rest and given due time, that’s exactly what I am going to be. So… if you little girls in the locker room that run around and pretend to be a real woman can’t stand me… then come at me. I’m not afraid. I’m no coward. I’m not like certain blood relatives that have been in the business before that… well… never found their identity and ran away from the fight every single time they were ever confronted with adversity. And you know… that description applies to a lot of you in this company too.

Regardless…

You’ll be seeing a lot more of me soon… and I’m going to show the world what the best of our wretched generation is supposed to be all about…

Cordelia winks at the camera, further showcasing her arrogance, as she walks out of the studio. After she walks out, the scene fades to black.

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SCWNetwork Exclusive Match
Cerulean Blue and Hitamashii vs Sea Green and Fuschia

Fuschia and Cerulean Blue start off the battle, but it quickly turns into a tornado tag situation when Sea Green and Hitamashii get in the ring.  Fuschia and Cerulean Blue show off a martial arts style of skill against one another, battling with honor, while Green tries for a cover with tights gripped, making it personal.  The match comes to an end when Hitamashii hits the Farore's Wind (knee strike/Rain Trigger) and Cerulean Blue stops Fuschia from breaking it up with her own Knee Strike to the back of the head.

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A couple of moments elapse before the picture comes to life. As it does, the camera spots Merlot Ayano as she’s seated somewhere backstage. The Sin City Underground Television Championship rests comfortably on her lap. There’s also a bottle of Voss water in her hands.

Merlot Ayano: Let’s get to business.

Merlot takes a deep sip of that water before she continues.

Merlot Ayano: New week comes with new challenge. And for Merlot, challenge is always great. Tonight, will step in ring with Valentina. Will defend SCU TV Championship against woman who is very hungry for success. Can appreciate that.

She nods her head.

Merlot Ayano: Valentina’s last single’s match here was against Celeste. Fought for SCU World Championship. And although Valentina left it all in ring, came up a little short. Merlot know a little something about that. Also know a little something about having shenanigans happen during one of biggest matches of career―

There’s a small pause.

Merlot Ayano: It sucks. It really sucks…

She shakes her head, trying to wash the memories away.

Merlot Ayano: But best thing to do is not dwell on it. Best thing to do is refocus and keep pressing on. Hai.

Another small pause.

Merlot Ayano: Besides, would be very dangerous for Valentina to lose focus when in ring with Merlot.

Whether it is intentional or not, there’s an inflection on the words “very dangerous.” Ms. Ayano shakes her head before she carries on.

Merlot Ayano: Valentina? Merlot want to make something clear before we step into ring. Harkens back to something Sister Esther said couple weeks ago. The SCU TV Championship is no trinket. The SCU TV Championship is NO consolation prize. Merlot realize Valentina was probably hurt when didn’t beat Celeste. Is understandable. However, don’t think you can waltz over here to Merlot and get an easy win. Don’t think you can just walk over and take what Merlot has spent months building up. No, no, no!

Her words linger in the air.

Merlot Ayano: Is true, TV Championship is one of younger belts in SCU. However, championship’s prestige grows day by day; Merlot makes sure of that. Merlot put body on line week after week to ensure it happens. Is honor and privilege to hold SCU TV Championship; is not a right. Sister Esther learned that lesson the hard way last week. Hope Valentina is able to learn from her. And if not? Merlot more than happy to personalize a course just for Valentina, hai!

Merlot takes another sip of her water. Afterwards, she glances down at the championship.

Merlot Ayano: SCU TV Championship means a lot to Merlot. Why? Because am not just wrestling aimlessly. Belt allows Merlot to wrestle best and most hungry. But is not all. Each time Merlot walk out and defend championship, am helping creating a bit of history. And that history will live on long after Merlot retire and leave SCU. Is one reason Merlot always fight with passion and intensity.

She looks up and into the camera’s lens.

Merlot Ayano: Can say a lot of things about Merlot, but will never be able to question heart and dedication. Career has been paved with adversity and pain. But, has made Merlot strong. And will use all of that strength when we fight, Valentina. Can believe that.

There’s a small pause. Even still, her eyes don’t leave the camera.

Merlot Ayano: And Esther? Received portion of Merlot’s wrath when we fought. Pray it was enough to open your eyes. Pray it was enough to qualsh disrespect, for Esther’s sake. For everyone’s sake.

The camera fades out a short while later.

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Vs

SCU TV Championship
Valentina vs Merlot Ayano

Darlyn:  The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the SCU Television Championship!!!

Flashes like cameras go across the stage and the audience as the sound accompanies it. “Boss Bitch” by Doja Cat begins on the PA as pure beauty walks through the curtains. Her hair blows in the wind as she looks up at the ceiling. She places a hand on her hip as she lets the crowd admire her despite getting a mixed reaction.

Darlyn: Please welcome, on her way to the ring from Merida, Spain. She stands at 5'11" and weighs in at 125 pounds, she is pure perfection... Valentinaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Once Valentina is officially announced, she turns and begins walking down the ramp. She pushes her hair out of her face as she vogues, showing off her face to it's full capacity. She steps up to the ring steps and looks around with a majestic smile. She takes to the steps as she comes to the apron. She looks around for a moment, stomping her foot in protest as a scantily clad man runs down the ramp and climbs onto the apron. He sits on the middle rope, opening it for her. Valentina then takes off her Loubotins and hands them to the man as she prances barefoot around the ring. She refuses to let go of the spotlight.

The fans sit and wait as the lights in the arena phase out. Everyone sits in silence until the chaotic rifts of symphonic sounds of exist†trace’s “Futatsu no Roe” begins to pump throughout air. A couple of lights at the base of the entrance ramp flicker on.

Darlyn: On her way to the ring, from Osaka, Japan, standing at 5’5” and weighing in at 133lb, she is… Merlot Ayyyyyyyyyanooooooooooo!!!

Merlot Ayano stands with her back turned as the beams illuminate her. She quickly raises her right fist in the air before using both of her hands to blow kisses into the air. She then spins around and lets out a great shout just as the song begins to ramp up. She scans the cheering crowd and stretches out her right arm as she makes her way down to the ring. Merlot heads directly towards the steps upon reaching the end of the entrance ramp. She wipes her boots on the apron before stepping through the ropes. Merlot strolls around the ring as the lights return before heading to one of the corners. She uses the ropes to get loose and stretch out her legs before the bell rings

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Gena:  Merlot and Val circle a bit before Merlot grabs Val and gets behind her.  She wraps an arm around Val’s neck and bends her down into a Dragon Sleeper.

Chad:  Val falls victim to it, trying to get out of it as her back is arched.  She uses her flexibility and agility to use her hand to bounce back up.  She lifts Merlot into a Reverse Sidewalk Slam.

Gena:  Val then comes off of the ropes, looking for a Moonsault, but Merlot rolls out of the way.  Val lands on her feet, but Merlot rises up into a Clothesline From Hell.

Chad:  Merlot drops a knee to Val’s forehead.  She lifts Val up and then hits a low Sweep Kick, but Val jumps over it.  Val hits a Discus Punch and then she bounces off the ropes.

Gena:  She jumps up and hits a Hurricanrana, going for a pin.

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Gena:  Merlot throws a shoulder up.  She flips on top of Val’s back and begins throwing punches to her, pounding her down to the mat.  Merlot then locks on a Rear Naked Choke.

Chad:  Val claws at Merlot’s arm to try to break it up.  She doesn’t have any luck as she thrashes around, going for the ropes.  Eventually she gets a hold of them.

Gena:  Merlot gives the break.  She stands up and picks Val up, but Val jumps up and hits a Tornado DDT out of nowhere.

Chad:  Val goes to the top rope and sizes up the situation.  After a second, she leaps off with a Frog Splash, hooking the leg.

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Gena:  Val is now breathing heavily.  She steps back and wipes the sweat from her upper lip and she leans down, watching Merlot carefully as she gets up.

Chad:  Merlot leans onto the ropes, holding onto her head.  Val charges at her, and Merlot hits a Back Body Drop, but she twists Val in the air and keeps hold as she goes for the pin!

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Chad:  So close there, but Val still has a lot of fight in her.  She pulls herself over to the corner.  Half way up, Merlot hits a Running Knee to Val’s face, sending her right back down to the mat.

Gena:  Merlot catches her breath before dragging Val to the center of the ring.  She starts to set Val up for the Vanguard Killer (Lebell Lock), but Val gets out of it and slides to her feet.

Chad:  As Merlot starts to get up, Val crashes into her with a Shoulderbutt.  Merlot goes to one knee.  Val then hits a Chick Kick to Merlot that puts her down, but only for a second.

Gena:  Val bounces off of the ropes, and as she returns to Merlot, she jumps up for the V-Day (Continuous Whirlybird Headscissors Takedown)!  She gets one rotation!  Two rotations!

Chad:  Thrrrr… No, Merlot throws her across the ring, flying off of her shoulders and sliding into a sickening thud against the ring post!  Ouch!

Gena:  Merlot tries it once more, dragging Val to the center of the ring.  She puts on the Vanguard Killer again, only she gets it locked in!

Chad:  Merlot strains Val, but Val shakes her head, refusing to give in!  She’s trying everything to get out of the hold.  But nothing is working!  She continues to refuse.

Gena:  The referee asks her if she gives up, but she shouts “No! No!”  Merlot continues to tighten the lock and Val shouts out in pain.  However, she still refuses for a moment longer.

Chad:  Val is giving it a valiant effort, but she’s bordering on stupid, trying to fight this, especially with Merlot’s strength advantage.  Finally, Val gives in and taps!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here is your winner via submission, and STILL SCU Television Champion… Merlot Ayano!!!

““Futatsu no Roe” plays over the speakers as Merlot stands up.  She takes her title and holds it up high with one arm as the referee raises her other.  She looks down at Val, who is curled up in pain.  She then walks over to the ropes and climbs the corner.  She raises the belt up high as the fans cheer.  Suddenly, they start booing as Merlot gets tripped up.  Her belt drops into the hands of Sister Esther, who spins her around and cracks the belt against Merlot’s head.  She spits down on the ground and then glares at Merlot.  She slaps her across the back of the head a few times until SCU Security comes out.  She drops the belt and holds her hands up innocently as she shout at them.

Esther:  I’M NOT DOING ANYTHING!  I’M HERE FOR MY FUCKING EXCLUSIVE MATCH, SHIT HEADS!!!

Esther settles into the corner and crosses her arms over her chest as the security team helps Merlot out of the ring.  Merlot attempts to get back inside, but security stops her.  Esther waves sarcastically at her as security escorts Merlot away from the ringside area.

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SCWNetwork Exclusive Match
Sister Esther vs Angel of Filth vs Vixen Staggs

This match promised to be an SCWNetwork Exclusive match for the ages.  However, upon entering the ring, and the bell ringing, they just stood there for the five minute duration, causing the match to get thrown out.

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We return from commercial break, with the participants of the SCWNetwork Exclusive Match are still inside of the ring.  They each have microphones as they stare around at the crowd that is booing them like crazy.  Esther is the first one to lift the microphone to her lips.

Esther:  Look here you little bitches!  We’re not going anywhere until we perform in front of these assholes, with the cameras rolling.  We’re not some masked member Jade’s or Ruby’s or Black’s.  We’re the top three women of GRIME.  We deserve to be on television!

Esther stomps, seeming to have a little pouting fit.  Angel of Filth walks over to Esther to calm her down by slapping her hard across the face.  Esther steadies herself on the ropes as the microphone slides out of her hands.

Filth:  Esther might want to treat this like it’s a hostile takeover of the ring.  But me and Vixen know better.  We know that you don’t care.  You have this… this notion that you’re better than all of GRIME.  You think it’s cute to make us fight when the cameras aren’t rolling, unless we kick off a purge.

Vixen:  And we don’t answer to your sense of what is able to be broadcast or not.  We, being who we are, deserve better.  You put our names on your card, then you must certainly put us on television, n’est pas?

Filth walks around the ring and then finds herself sitting on the middle rope, looking out at the audience.  Vixen moves to lean against the corner turnbuckles, her elbows resting on the top rope which opens her leather jacket to reveal the World Nightmare championship belt on her waist.

Filth:  SCU was once poisoned, but now it is pure.  That disgusts me.  Donna and Tad made promises that we would see a wrestling company that was different from the rest.  They gave us the Combat Championships.  They had a midget running around punching people in the dick.  It was cute, and it was a start.  You hired me, promising me that this was going to be a place of tremendous violence and a unique place to fight.

Filth shrugs her shoulders with a look of distaste on her face.

Filth:  So far, you’re just served us the cookie cutter *air quotes* “hardcore wrestling” promotion with an MMA and Boxing circle.  You got all these pretty people running around, throwing their money around, going on power trips about who really runs this place.  You have management that let them think that way.  It’s fucking disgusting.  We were brought here to fight tonight, and we’re going to show each and every one of you, here and watching from the hotel and home, just what we’ve all been missing out on for far too long.  You have a hungry up and comer who is ready to fight for the title.  You have the leader and former champion, ready to leave with the title.  And you’ve got the current champion, who just went through hell and back last week in a barbed wire steel cage match, and she’s ready to defend what’s currently hers.  We’re here to bring the violence.

Vixen:  Defend and retain what is currently mine Filth.

Vixen offers a sneer at Filth before once more bringing the microphone to her lips.

Vixen:  Last week I retained this title and I bet you are sitting here and thinking that I would rather be offline, content with not having to appear weak should I lose my title which isn’t the case or so the higher ups won’t grace the fans with the “air quotes” GRIME on their programming.  I say that I for one think that having our little non title contest that you propose as exclusive content is the only viable match that you could have on your programming that won’t bore the SCU “fans” given your less than stellar line up tonight..  

Filth nods her head along with Vixen.  She shrugs and then raises the microphone to her lips.

Filth:  In this ring right now, you have three straight up bitches who refuse to leave the ring until we get a fucking referee into this fucking ring so that we can have a FUCKING MATCH!  Oh, but, security you say?  We’ve already seen them a few times tonight as GRIME.

Filth looks over to Esther, and Esther smiles wickedly as she saunters around a bit before pointing to the spot of blood left on the mat from Merlot Ayano.

Esther:  Sorry… not sorry…

Filth turns over to Vixen, and with a nod, Filth stands up from the ropes and steps back toward the center of the ring.  She waves it on until “Wrecked” by Killbot plays on the speakers.  Gianni Di Luca steps out onto the stage and looks around at his mixed reaction.  He doesn’t look too happy.  Then, he clicks his jaw and points out to the right, and then the left, with an “eyyyy!”  He then steps down to the edge of the ramp and he looks into the ring, more annoyed than anything.

Gianni:  Seriously?  What the fawk ya on right now?  This ain’t ya show.  There ain’t no purge goin’ on.  Ya don’t got a foot to stand on.  Especially you, Vixen.  Are ya even cleared to return to action?  Not that GRIME has enough concern for their employees to check that kinda thing, but I’m asking for a friend… Ya husband…

Vixen’s eyes narrow slightly at the mention of her husband.  Reaching into her jacket pocket, she pulls out a folded white piece of paper and waves it in Gianni’s direction.

Vixen:  Not that I need my husband’s permission Gianni but here is my doctor’s note that says I can kick all the ass I want tonight. So Boo Boo, whatcha gonna do about it?

Vixen smirks as she stuffs the paper back into her pocket.  Gianni shrugs his shoulders and takes a few steps down the ramp now.

Gianni:  Good to know, good to know.  Hey, uh, if ya lookin’ for a good divorce lawyer, I got an uncle who can make sure he don’t take ya for everything ya worth.  But I ain’t come out here to talk personal issues.  I come out here to remove the trash, so…

Gianni reaches up and snaps his fingers.  SCU Security walks out from behind the curtains and splits out around Gianni.  They start to go to the ring when Esther pulls a controller out of her pocket.  She clicks it, and volts of electricity flash over the corners and ropes.  Esther jumps up and down, clapping and laughing as she points at them.

Esther:  See those little boxes there?  The things we were setting up during the “Exclusive Match”?  In layman's terms, you touchy, it go shocky, fuckers.  Try us.  We’re not some vapid SCU chicks like Celeste North or Veronica Taylor.

Gianni pinches the bridge of his nose and he raises the microphone to his mouth.  He laughs into the mic.

Gianni:  Look, this little trick.  It’s cute.  Really.  But the fact of the matter is that ya just givin’ us more reason not to even deal with GRIME.  It ain’t helpin’ ya case.  In fact, it makes me wanna beef up security.  So I tell ya what, Vix.  Put ya belt on the line, and leave them boxes turned on, and ya can just kill each other.

Gianni waits for an answer from the ladies.  Esther nods her head and Filth smirks with her own nod.  Vixen pulls her belt off her waist and holds it high with a sneer at Gianni.

Vixen:  You better believe that I will put up my belt if that is what it takes.  I am not a paper champion like some.  So what are you waiting for?

Esther clicks the remote as a referee slides inside of the ring.  She then clicks it back on and tosses the remote to the outside, rubbing her hands together as Gianni walks up the ramp.

Vs [/b]Vs[/b]

Electrified Ropes Match - GRIME World Nightmare Championship
Sister Esther Vs Angel of Filth Vs Vixen Staggs

Darlyn:  The following contest is an Electrified Ropes Match scheduled for one fall, and is for the GRIME World Nightmare Championship!  Introducing the challengers, Sister Esther Azarov and Angel of Filth, and your World Nightmare Champion… Vixen Staggs!!!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  I thought we were banned from calling these matches because we’re not cool enough or whatever.  Suck it, Liam.

Gena:  Vixen quickly grabs Filth and flings her right into the ropes, and she receives a shock in the process.  Esther then clobbers Vixen from behind and sends her into the corner.

Chad:  The force throws Vixen down to the mat, and Esther carefully pins Vixen so not to receive residual shock.

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Gena:  Filth is right there, and she pulls Esther off of Vixen and slams her head into the ropes, causing her to be stunned and disoriented.  She then rolls her up for the pin.

One!
Two!

Chad:  Vixen jumps on top of Filth and begins clobbering away at her.  Filth digs into Vixen’s eyes and then kicks her off, and she almost stumbles into the ropes.

Gena:  Vixen catches herself and straightens up, but Esther quickly pushes Filth into ropes and holds her there with her gloved hands.

Esther:  Take that, bitch!

Chad:  Filth is out of commission, and Esther goes to cover her, but Vixen picks Esther up and throws her into the corner.  Esther stops herself with her hand.

Gena:  Vixen comes up and pounds her head into the corner, forcing Esther back while grabbing onto her neck and turning it into a Springboard Bulldog.  She collapses on top of Esther for the cover.

One!
Two!
Three!NO!

Chad:  Esther drapes a bare leg on the rope, sending an electric jolt into Vixen.  But in the process, all three ladies are out on the mat, blinking at the ceiling.

Gena:  Esther is the first one to move as she turns over onto her stomach.  You can read the pain on her face as she tries to get to her feet, but her legs are like jelly.

Chad:  Vixen tries to get to her feet next, but she holds onto her stomach as she tries to find her footing.  She ties up with Esther in the middle of the ring and the two jockey for position.

Gena:  Esther starts to get Vixen stepping backward.  Vixen uses her leg strength to back Esther up toward the ropes.  But Esther drops down.

Chad:  Vixen kicks her right into the ropes and then holds on for The Joke’s on You (Sonia Deville’s Hellavator), landing it perfectly.  Filth gets up, and Vixen throws her over the top rope and then drops down for the pin.

One!
Two!

Gena:  Filth tries to slide back inside, but she touches the ropes and jolts back out, as Vixen counts along with the referee!

Three!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

The electrical whirring stops.

Darlyn:  Here is your winner and STILL GRIME World Nightmare Champion… Vixen Staggs!!!

“The Joke’s On You” plays over the speakers.  Vixen holds onto her title as she rolls to the outside of the ring.  Medical comes and checks on her while pulling Filth and Esther out onto stretchers.  As they are wheeled up the ramp, they hold hands with one another, while Vixen shrugs off any attempt at medical help.

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Backstage, Alex Rush can be seen wearing a paper red and white stripped cap.

Alex: Popcorn! Get yer popcorn!

The camera moves out a bit to see Alex Rush standing at a popcorn stand, both Rhinos standing behind the counter and a machine to his left. Marissa Henry walks past, covering her face in hope that Alex don't see her.

Alex: Furry lightning bolt!

Marissa stops in her tracks as she turns to look at Alex.

Marissa: You're selling popcorn this week?

Alex shrugs his shoulders.

Alex: Well, there's this virus thing going around, and I think that everyone needs to muck in and get things done. SCU can't bring in people to sell some corn that pop, pop, pops, so I figured I will do it just to help people out.

Marissa: Well, I guess that's nice of you.

Alex: I know, 'ere me knickerless friend, have some on the house. It's me own special recipe.

Alex reaches down where there are five boxes of popcorn already scooped out and hands one to Marissa. Marissa looks in to the box as Alex encourages her. Marissa reaches in and places some popcorn in her mouth, but her eyes widen as she chews and swallows.

Marissa: Is that?

Alex: Yep! Sushi popcorn! Lovely ain't it?

Marissa shakes her head at Alex.

Marissa: It's unique to say the least.

Alex: The boys here can't get enough of it. Look.

Alex beckons Marissa around behind the stand to see two huge bowls of popcorn on the floor, both rhinos beating hungrily from the bowls.

Alex: Told ya, rhinos love sushi! Can't get enough of it, but I am worried about something little Ms. Lightning Bolt.

Marissa: Can you never call me that again?

Alex ignores the question.

Alex: I don't seem too busy tonight, this is like a big wrestling show and I've had no traffic out here. It's proper sad.

Marissa: That could be to do with there's no fans here.

Alex: They dunno what they're missing.

Marissa: They can't be here, there's.... Nevermind.

Marissa starts to walk away, Alex calls after her.

Alex: Enjoy the popcorn!

With Marissa out of the sight, the scene fades to just Alex's voice.

Alex: Popcorn! Popcorn! Get yer popcorn!

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Previously recorded.

Earl and Dahlia are leaning against the rail of the balcony of their hotel room

Earl: Blaze Of Glory didn’t go as we would have hoped it would, Congrats Team Go, carry the pride tag team title with honor and carry on the great legacy that my and I and others have carried those titles before you.

Now on to other matters the briefcase ladder match four men one briefcase. O'Malley I’ve seen you around you're a heck of a wrestler no doubt, but the old Earl would say you're not as great as I am, I look forward to engaging with you.

Father Gerald, While I don’t agree with some of your beliefs, I know you are tough as nails competitor.

Eyensane how many wars have we had through three wrestling federations, no doubt you’ve given me some of the toughest and best matches of my career, and I’m sure when the bell rings we’ll have another war.

Earl smiles.

Earl:  Good luck to the three of, but it’s me who will be leaving with the briefcase.

Dahlia: Ariana, I’ll continue what my husband said, you beat us at Blaze of Glory and that’s never an easy task, so good on you, but our next encounter will be one on one, and well I fell I have that advantage, no offense, but I know you're a bloody good wrestler, and you will give me a great match, but as much as I like you, I’m going to have to beat you.

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Chad: Wait, something's happening! Cut to the back! Cut to the back!

Indeed the camera does cut to the back to find a fight taking place! Helluva Bottom Carter and Shooter Reed are tangled up in each others arms and swinging clubbing blows as they spin around on their feet! The two slam into the wall, then fall down against the edge of a table, sending it toppling to the floor and spilling its contents everywhere! Shooter is on top but he gets to his feet and tries to get away but Carter grabs him by the boot and pulls his leg out from under him! Carter drags him to his feet and the two are swinging again and this time Carter spears into him and the two crash into a row of folding chairs stacked against the wall, sending them all scattering everywhere!

Gabriel: Hey! Stop -- STOP!!!

Gabriel himself, one of the proprietors of the GO Gym, arrives with members of SCU security, along with his own wife, to break it up! Shooter manages to grab the leg of one of the chairs and he swings it blindly, clipping carter in the side of the head and knocking him off of him! Carter is sent reeling and security helps a dazed Shooter to his feet and they start to escort him away, but Carter shoves himself past Gabriel and he jumps on Shooter's back, sending the two to the ground once again!

HBCarter: You son of a bitch! You f**king son of a bitch!!!

Even Carter's best friend Ariana is on scene and watching in shock as Carter and Shooter roll around the floor while the others work to separate them! Carter has two handfuls of Shooter's hair as Gabriel and two others grab him to pull him away from Shooter but it works against Shooter as he yells out at his hair being pulled right from his scalp!

Gabriel: Let go! Damn it, Carter! Let GO!

Finally the security manage to pry Carter's hands from out of Shooter's hair and they sweep him from the scene whole Gabriel and another guard hold him back, Odette placing a restraining hand on his chest! Shooter is ushered off scene while a PISSED OFF Carter screams after him!

HBCarter: F**king coward! I'll kick your ass! I'll…

Gabriel: Carter -- CARTER!!!

Gabriel and Odette forcibly get their young graduate away from the scene as a worried Ariana follows closely.

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Vs

Singles Match
Ariana Angelos vs Dahlia Rotten

Darlyn:  The following contest is a special draw match!  Iiiiiiiiiiiiintroducing first, she is your Pride Tag Team Champion… From Pittsburg, PA standing at 5’6” and weighing in at 120lb, she is… Ariana Angelos!!!

The intro to “Fortune Favours the Bold” hits the speakers and once the vocals hit Ariana comes out to a modest reception, the young wrestler claps hand with the fans at ringside as she makes her way down to the ring. Ariana rolls into the ring and poses for the crowd before waiting for her opponent.

Darlyn:  And her opponent, from Edmonton, Alberta, standing at 5’5” and weighing in at 285lb, she is… Dahlia Rotten!!!

Earl steps on the stage accompanied by Dahlia and Sarah, they walk to the ring and enter, a spotlight shine on the rings, Dahlia and Sarah wrap their arms around Earl's neck and he gives the crowd an arrogant smile.

Ding! Ding! DIng!

Gena: Ari runs at Dahlia and tries for a Shoulderbutt, but it has no effect on Dahlia, who just yawns.

Chad: Is Dahlia trying to make Ari mad on purpose?  Dahlia begins moving around, and Ari circles with her.  She tries to grab at Dahlia, but Dahlia slaps her arms away.

Gena: Ari slaps Dahlia belly to get under her skin a bit.  Dahlia grabs Ari quickly and nails her with a Headbutt.

Chad: Dahlia grabs Ari by her hair and tosses her to the mat like a ragdoll.  She begins stomping on Ari as the crowd of GO Gym members shout out in support for her.

Gena: Ari has a deathwish if she thinks she can just slap Dahlia’s stomach and not expect the mean side of Dahlia to come out.

Chad: Ari gets up, glaring at Dahlia… Ari slaps Dahlia in the face… Dahlia counters that with an eye poke to both of Ari’s eyes!

Gena: That will slow Ari down. Dahlia grabs Ari and sends her to the corner. Ari hits the turnbuckle hard, Dahlia runs at Ari and nails a Body Avalanche!

Chad: Dahlia grabs Ari by the head and just tosses her to the mat.  The crowd boos Dahlia, which is quite the change from the usual, but understandable as we’re in GO Gym right now.

Gena: Dahlia goes for Earl’s Leg Drop but Ari rolls out the way. Ari and Dahlia get to their feet. Dahlia goes to grab Ari but Ari ducks and Kicks Dahlia in the Back.

Chad: Dahlia turns around, Ari hits Dahlia with a Spinning Heel Kick!  Dahlia takes a step back, but doesn’t come close to leaving her feet.

Gena: Ari goes for another Spinning Heel Kick. Dahlia takes a step back, Ari hits a Dropkick causing Dahlia to take yet another step back!

Chad: Ari runs in and jumps up, hitting a knee to the face of Dahlia.  Dahlia falls back into the ropes and holds on as Ari begins throwing punches and kicks.

Gena: Ari backs up and then she runs in for a Leaping Clothesline but misses as Dahlia counters it with a Headbutt!!!

Chad: Ari holds her head as she turns her back to Dahlia. Dahlia does a Back Rake to Ari. Ari arches her back… Dalia lifts Ari up and nails a Sidewalk Slam!

Gena: Dahlia grabs Ari leg and turns her around for her Single Leg Boston Crab!

Chad: The ref looks on but wait… Dahlia now drops her weight on to Ari! Dahlia wraps Ari’s leg up… Rotten To The Core!!! (Front Facelock STO)

Gena: Ari starts yelling in pain…  She tries to fight it, and she makes it to the ropes!  After a moment, she is able to crawl, getting the crowd to burst out into cheers.

Chad:  Ari hugs onto the ropes as she breathes heavily.  She gets her head together as Dahlia leans down to taunt her.

Gena:  Ari pulls herself up, and she’s clearly feeling the effects of the Rotten to the Core.  She bounces off of the ropes, and Dahlia ducks a Clothesline.

Chad:  Ari jumps on Dahlia’s back and begins clubbing.  Dahlia drops back against the corner, but Ari narrowly misses it by sliding through Dahlia’s legs.  She hits a couple kicks.

Gena:  She then jogs back and rushes at Dahlia with a Somersault Senton Splash.  She rolls back as Dahlia falls down a bit.  She then gets to her feet and hits another to Dahlia, taking her down to the ground!

Chad:  She drags Dahlia out of the corner, struggling the entire way to the center of the ring.  She goes for a pin, but Dahlia shifts and gets Ari up.  She hits a Jumping Piledriver and covers!

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Crowd:  YEAH!!!

Gena:  Ari gets up to her feet and she stumbles around until Dahlia lifts her up into a Death Valley Driver, but Ari jumps down and goes for a Superkick!

Chad:  Dahlia grabs her leg and pulls her into an Exploder Suplex, putting her weight into the pin!

One!
Two!
Three!

DIng! DIng! Ding!

Darlyn: Your winner of this match via pinfall… Dahlia Rotten!!!

Dahlia looks down at Ari and then motions for the Pride Tag Team Championship to go back around her waist.  She receives boos for this, and she sighs.  She raises her hand in victory as “Menage Et Trois” plays on the speakers.  She then rolls outside of the ring and walks up the ramp as Ari starts to stir.

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The lights in the building 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 trenchoat. He is joined by lady companion, Darcy Donohue. 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 he makes it to the ring, he lets Darcy walk up the steps and follows behind her. He holds the ropes open for her, and she steps through, and he enters after her. Darcy doesn’t even need to ask for a microphone as one is waiting for her, and O’Malley heads to the center of the ring. They look around the crowd made up of their SCU, GRIME and SCW co-workers. O’Malley does his best to ignore the heckling that he is getting and Darcy just gives off an annoyed glare.

Darcy: Tonight...Tonight, O’Malley has been given to right the wrong that was issued against him just weeks ago. The ONLY reason Mark Cross is still your SCU Underground champion is because of an incompetent referee that needs to be advised on the proper way to issue the count!

This elicits more jeers and laughing, but Darcy just looks around, narrowing her eyes at everyone who hates them.

Darcy: O’Malley and I...we both know the truth. We both witnessed the fast count that delivered Mark Cross another win and successful title defense. Yet the referee isn’t owning up to it, and neither have the bosses done anything to punish or make the situation truly right. But this ladder match tonight is a start.

Darcy turns her attention to O’Malley, smiling proudly as she looks him up and down, beaming with love and confidence.

Darcy: Due to the dangerous stipulation involved, and the risks that come with competing in a ladder match, O’Malley has had to make certain...exceptions. You see, he’s never been one for such high risk wrestling that you see in these types of matches and that is due to the fact that several years ago, a terrible accident left him paralyzed for several months. It was a long recovery, which he overcame, but once he decided to pursue a wrestling career, high risk was simply out of the question.

Darcy places a hand on O’Malley’s lower back and they briefly look into each other’s eyes.

Darcy: But that was then. And O’Malley understands that with this career comes great risk, and he can’t always avoid matches that may put him in greater danger of being injured again. But after a thorough examination by his physician, O’Malley is at no greater risk than any of the other men in this ladder match tonight, and he will do whatever he feels is necessary to walk out the winner with the briefcase in his possession. And once he has it, the road to becoming the new SCU Underground Champion officially begins.

Someone in the crowd of superstars shouts “it ain’t gonna happen!” and Darcy looks in the direction with no idea as to the culprit. O’Malley glares his eyes even harder, looking angrily around trying to find who said it.

Darcy: Oh, but it will happen. I don’t know who said it, and quite frankly it doesn’t make much difference at this point. O’Malley has a list of goals, and he’s out to achieve them. Tonight is step one. Once he has the briefcase and he Underground Championship contract, that begins step two. And let’s not forget everything he has in store for SCW, which is also now in motion. It’s no secret that Mark Cross has his World Heavyweight Championship coming up, and no doubt he is focusing on that. But once O’Malley wins the briefcase...Mark Cross better watch his back. Too bad he probably won’t have anything to say in regards to this because my instincts are telling me he’s not even paying attention…

Darcy looks around. Mark is nowhere to be seen in the audience, so she looks towards the backstage curtain.

Darcy: Mark Cross...your days are numbered. You might be a high favorite around these parts, and in SCW, but you’re holding something O’Malley wants, and should be rightfully his. And he’ll do whatever is necessary to bring it where it belongs. See you real soon, champ.

Darcy then drops the microphone and O’Malley heads over to the ropes, holding them open for her. She steps through them, with him following behind, and they head backstage, ignoring the jeering and heckling from their co-workers.

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Vs Vs
Vs  Vs

Main Event
Briefcase Ladder Match
O'Malley vs Eyesnsane vs Father Gerald Shepherd vs Earl Lockyer

Darlyn:  Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for the Main Event!  The following contest is a Golden Briefcase Ladder Match!  The winner who receives the golden briefcase will be entitled to a shot at the SCU Underground Championship at any time between the end of this match and Blaze of Glory X, with the exception of the Mayhem Survival 4 Match and any SCW sanctioned match!

Crowd:  *POP!*

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 trenchoat. He is joined by lady companion, Darcy Donohue. 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.

Darlyn: First, making his way to the ring being accompanied by Darcy Donohue! From Dublin, Ireland...Weighing in at one hundred ninety-five pounds...Please welcome...O’MALLEY!!

Once he makes it to the ring, he lets Darcy walk up the steps and follows behind her. He holds the ropes open for her, and she steps through, and he enters after her. They stand in the center of the ring where Darcy removed O’Malley’s coat, then leans in and gives him a kiss on the cheek before making her way to the outside, as his music dies down.

The lights in the arena go out and Eyesnsane in his wrestling gear steps through the curtain and onto the stage.

Darlyn: On his way to the ring, from Chicago, IL standing at 6’2” and weighing in at 230lb, he is… Eyesnsane!!!

Once he is in place the music starts and at the 15 second mark of the song as the arena hears, “Here I am” a blue spot light shines on Eyesnsane as he looks slowly to the left and then to the right before slowly walking down to the ring where he uses the steps to get on the ring apron and then climbs in the ring between the second and top rope. He walks to the center of the ring and turns and looks throughout the entire arena as the music plays before the lights return to normal.

A white light flashes over the crowd that is almost blinding. It returns to a more tolerable brightness as "Spirit In the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum begins to play through the arena. The crowd boos and gets louder when the announcer speaks up.

Darlyn: On his way to the ring from Tulsa, Oklahoma he is 6'6" and weighed in this morning at 275lb. Representing The Church of The Good Shepherds he is Father Gerald Shepherd!

And the boos become louder. Gerald runs 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 shouts out a verse. He walks down the ramp as he continues to read. He sits it on the ring steps and runs up them. He walks across the apron as he seeks His praise. He gets inside of the ring and slowly spins around before settling in a corner and waits for the match to start.

Darlyn:  Coming to the ring from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, standing at 6’5” and weighing in at 256lb, he is… Earl Lockyer!!!

Earl steps on the stage accompanied by Dahlia and Sarah, they walk to the ring and enter, a spotlight shine on the rings, Dahlia and Sarah wrap their arms around Earl's neck and he gives the crowd an arrogant smile

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  No sooner than the bell rings, all four men slide to the outside of the ring.  Father Gerald and O’Malley meet up over one of the ladders, struggling for control over it, pushing and shoving one another with the ladder itself.

Gena:  Eyesnsane and Earl are on the other side of the ring with the ladder in their hands.  They struggle with each other for a moment as well, but then they stop and exchange a look and after a second, a nod.

Chad:  Earl and Eyes charge around the ring with the ladder and without being detected, they smash their ladder right into Father Gerald and O’Malley!  Both men go down as Earl and Eyes begin stomping and beating down Gerald and O’Malley.

Gena: Eyes lifts O’Malley up and drops him clean across the ladders with a Scoop Slam.  Father Gerald and Earl have a mostly even brawl in front of the crowd.  People boo Father Gerald, which ultimately seems to distract him.

Chad:  Gerald turns slightly to look at one member of the crowd, and Earl catches him with a rocking right hook that sends him spinning around.  Earl lifts Gerald up into a High Angle Suplex right on top of the ladder, as O’Malley rolls out of the way.

Gena:  Eyes drops a fist to Father Gerald’s forehead, and O’Malley leaps up into a Standing Frog Splash to Gerald.  The three men stare down at Gerald, who seems to be out of it now.  Eyes and Earl nod again, and this time, O’Malley rushes back into the ring.

Chad:  O’Malley motions for Eyes and Earl to get inside of the ring, but as they attempt to, O’Malley stomps at them viciously.  He continues to taunt them, getting a pop from the GO Gym crowd, that he would not get anywhere else.

Gena:  Eyes and Earl divide and conquer, splitting to different sides of the ring.  O’Malley stomps at Earl, but Eyes comes in from behind, clobbering O’Malley and allowing Earl to climb inside of the ring.  Darcy shouts at O’Malley, while Sarah and Dahlia clap their hands.

Chad:  Earl flings O’Malley into the ropes, catching him with a Big Boot upon return.  O’Malley gets back up to his feet, only to get sent into the ropes by Earl again.  This time, O’Malley ducks a Clothesline, only for Eyesnsane to catch him with a Spinebuster!

Gena:  Earl goes to pick O’Malley up, but Eyes crashes into him with a Clothesline.  Earl is caught off guard by this and it opens Eyes up for a series of Mounted Punches on Earl.  He gets several in before standing up with Earl’s head tucked under his armpit.

Chad:  Earl, however, rushes Eyes into the corner to break his hold.  He climbs up to the second turnbuckle and throws punches down at Eyes’ face.  The crowd cheers along with each strike, until Eyes dumps Earl behind him to the outside.

Gena:  Eyes shakes it off and goes to the outside to grab a ladder.  He drags it in over the bottom rope.  As he’s dragging it, Father Gerald comes out of nowhere with a German Suplex to Earl on top of the ladder, causing the other end to smash Eyes in the face!

Chad:  Gerald breathes deeply, but he crawls back inside and picks up the ladder.  He gives a few shots to Eyes before setting the ladder up.  He climbs it as quickly as he can, but the pace is in line with his… “advanced age”.

Gena:  As he reaches the top, Earl gets inside of the ring and quickly scales it.  He and Gerald exchange punches until Earl hits a Headbutt.  He then does a Hip Toss off of the top of the ladder, sending Gerald crashing to the outside on top of the other ladder!

Crowd:  *POP!*

Chad:  O’Malley shoves the ladder over on top of Earl.  He then begins smashing it repeatedly into Earl.  He then lifts the ladder back into position and starts to climb it.  However, Eyes is right there, throwing kicks around the ladder at O’Malley.

Gena:  The first few attempts do not connect, as O’Malley rises higher.  Eyes follows, and his kicks begins to land, causing O’Malley to become unsteady.  He grabs onto the ladder, pulling his body closer to it as he ascends.

Chad:  As they get higher up, closing the distance, Eyes begins throwing jabs through the rungs of the ladder, connecting with O’Malley’s stomach, chest, and face.  O’Malley stumbles back down a few paces.

Gena:  Eyes continues up, throwing the occasional kick at O’Malley.  Eyes reaches the top as O’Malley sinks a few more rungs.  Eyes touches the briefcase, then steps up another rung.  He begins messing with the latch.

Chad:  O’Malley is sitting still on the ladder, and everyone else is down!  Eyes has this one in the bag! But no!  Earl slowly gets up and sees what’s going on.  He moves up the ladder and nails a Powerbomb on Eyes that seems to hurt the both of them!

Gena:  O’Malley, much like an opportunistic snake, rushes as fast as he can up the ladder.  He struggles with the latch, shouting out curses until he finally gets it undone!  He climbs down and holds the briefcase above his head with a wicked grin on his face as the bell fucking rings!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here is your winner of the golden briefcase… O’Malley!!!

Darcy screams in delight as she rushes into the ring.  O’Malley’s music begins playing as Darcy wraps an arm around him, laughing wickedly as she forces everyone to look at O’Malley.  The GO Gym members cheer the loudest of the bunch as O’Malley gets a standing ovation in the gym he hails from.  The show goes off the air on his now serious face next to the briefcase.

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