[Tad Ezra]

 
SCU Ep 56

Airing Sunday, 4-19-2020 11:59pm PST
All segments due by 4-19-2020 3:59pm PST to the Underground account

After everything that happened at Blaze of Glory, we return to bring the action right to your living room while you stay safe at home. This week, Sin City brings you six matches, two of the company's titles, an undefeated streak will both be on the line. A great tag team match per GRIME owner's demand, providing his establishment for hosting this show, he has requested GRIME versus SCU. Capped off with a Golden Briefcase Match where the winner gets a shot at the SCU Underground Championship by Blaze of Glory IX.**
(**Winner cannot cash in the briefcase at Supernova 3)



We go backstage to see Erik Staggs and Donna Beauchamp standing in front of the SCU and GRIME banners respectively. They look to one another, Donna with contempt for Erik, and Erik with a cheesy grin toward Donna. Donna turns her body to face the camera.

Donna: Hello everyone, welcome to SCU Underground 56.

Erik: Soon to be GRIME Wrestling.

Donna: I’ll cancel tonight’s match to show you otherwise.

Erik: I can have you all leave my building right now and expect to see you all gone in under 5 minutes.

Donna: Nah, I can’t wait to see SCU take out GRIME.

Erik: Really, because looking at who you have in this match. It looks like you’re trying to punish them. They don’t seem like your most favorites.

Donna: The future stars of SCU will defeat any one in GRIME.

Erik laughs at Donna.

Erik: I’m sorry, please continue with your program.

Donna: Well I do have an announcement concerning a few of my champions.

Erik: Then I’ll announce the more important news, but you go ahead. I’ll save the best for last.

Donna: The SCU TV Champions are off this week.

Erik: Not next week!

Erik adds on with a smirk

Donna: You wait your turn… As I was saying. Both SCU TV Champions will do what they always do, they will defend the people's title every week, only whoever is the TV Champion on June 7th at Into The Void IX they will in fact have a match at the SCW Supershow. Because of the SCU TV title rules. The TV titles will NOT be on the line but they will walk Into The Void as the number one contenders for the SCU Combat Championships!  

Erik: And even bigger news… Next week is GRIME Wrestling.  

Erik looks at Donna

Erik: See, nice, short and simple and yet I just had a bigger effect than your  “Big” announcement.

Donna: The only thing great about your damn GRIME Wrestling show for next week is that the SCU TV Champions will indeed be defending the titles.

Erik: Soon to be the GRIME Uncensored TV Titles. After Sister Esther and Samuel McPherson supplant Merlot Ayano and Andrew Borg, we might consider letting one of them put on a mask for a few months until they are up to our GRIME standards.

Erik gloats about it for a minute before continuing on.

Erik: But Orange and Green take on Jacob Johnson and Jerry Cann in a Flaming Tables Match. Beat that, Donna. Because we know you can't beat out The Jeckels taking on Razzmatazz, Fuschia, and Cadet Blue, or Black challenging Vixen Staggs for her newly won GRIME Nightmare Championship.

Donna: What happened to short, sweet, and simple.

Shorty: I’m right here toots! But I'm not simple at all.

They both look over to see Shorty standing there as the camera pans down to look at him. He is wearing a sleeveless shirt with the letters LPW crudely painted on it.

Shorty: It's gonna happen, sugar tits.

Shorty pops his shirt before he walks off. Erik reaches into his pocket and pulls out wads of cash and throws it in Shorty's direction.

Erik: Take my money!!!

Donna: You know what… Give me two more GRIME members, lets see which one of these “HARDCORE” wrestlers is brave enough to face Alex Rush and Edwin Roberts!

Erik: That shouldn't be too hard. We just got a new shipment of masks in, and from what I hear, they're going fast. May the odds forever be in our favor…



The cameras go backstage to see Alex Rush looking slightly puzzled in the camera shot, nothing new usually, but Alex looks extremely troubled. Alex has his SCU Hardcore Tag Team championship belt over his shoulder.

Alex: I seriously don't know what to do here.

Alex turns his head as the camera pans out to see Robert-Edwin, one of his rhinos looking up at him. The two simultaneously look off camera.

Alex: It won't fit!

The camera turns around to see his other rhino Edwin-Robert, complete with green, red and white lucha mask and a tiny cape on his back, along with the other Hardcore Tag Team title on his back. Alex moves closer and tries to pull the belt around the rhinos body, trying to make it fit.

Alex: It's just not happening Lucha Rhino. It won't go around your portly self. This is a pickle don't you think Robert-Edwin?

Alex looks at the non wrestling rhino, who bops his head up and down.

Alex: Say what now?

Alex puts his head next to Robert-Edwin's face, nodding his head up and down as he listens.

Alex: Uh uh, yeah, maybe.... possibly? OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! That could do the trick! Nice thinking! That robot in the chair has nothing on you.

Alex moves to the side of Lucha Rhino and waves his finger.

Alex: Now I'm gonna get in a very strange place, but I swear, if you drop one, and me hair smells like rhino gas, I am not gonna be happy, I will sell you to Despayre for some magic beans and you'll never get to see that wonderful, fantabulous darling that is Kelli Torres again, understandee the words coming out of my mouth?

Lucha Rhino bops his head up and down. Alex laces his fingers together and cracks his knuckles and takes the belt off his shoulder, looking at Lucha Rhino.

Alex: No dropping one.

Alex gets underneath the rhino and starts to whistle, Robert-Edwin looking underneath at what Alex is doing off camera. After a few seconds, Alex pops up with a wide grin on his face and reaches for the title on Lucha Rhino's back, he slides it around and smiles proudly as the camera pans out, spinning around the rhino to see a title belt on each side, other belts collected by the straps to fit around the rhino.

Alex: Now that Robert-Edwin was an idea sent straight from a genie's arse, or something like that. Right, now chappies, we got a match with The Fox Brothers.

Alex looks at Robert-Edwin as he jumps up on his back.

Alex: No trying to eat them Robbie E, they're not real foxes, even though their yip yip makes them sound like them.

Alex points forward.

Alex: To the ring my magnificent beasts!

As the rhino's walk off, Robert-Edwin carrying Alex and Lucha Rhino carrying the titles, Alex's voice can be heard off camera.

Alex: 'Ere, Lucha Rhino, are you the one Kelli Torres has a crush on? Cause if you are, you are one lucky son of a female rhino!

The camera fades.


Outside of Staggs Dungeon, there are a group of protesters walking back and forth with signs in their hands.  GM Gianni Di Luca walks outside with Casey Williams and a few members of his security team.  They walk up to the man who seems to be the leader of the protest.

Gianni:  Ey yo, what the fuck man?  Ya bein’ so loud outside that it’s messin’ with our recording for SCU Underground.  Now ya can take off with ya lockdown protests, or I can call the cops on ya.

The man turns around and looks at Gianni as he sneers through his mask.  He shakes his head while he looks at Casey and then to Gianni.

Man:  You think this is about the lockdown?  How vapid can you really be?

Woman:  This isn’t about lockdown.  This is about risking our lives to expose an injustice!

Gianni looks stunned and also confused by this revelation.  He stomps in his own surprise and thumps the side of his head.

Gianni:  Whhhhhhat are ya talkin’ about?

Man:  The unfair treatment of your roster members.  The unsafe practices of Sin City Underground, putting their talents in jeopardy. And for what?

Woman:  For the sake of higher ratings to pad your pockets during this tough economic time?  That’s horrible business practice, and we will not stand for it.

Gianni goes to speak when another man walks up to the group, putting in his two cents.

Man 2:  And forcing a precious being such as Edwin Robert to compete for something he has no care about is appalling, and PETA will not stand for it.  Edwin Robert cannot speak for himself, so me and my friends are hear to do it for him!

Gianni:  Are ya fucking kidding me?  Do you even watch wrestling?  Do ya understand how this business works?

Woman:  No, but that is not the point.  You, Mr. Di Luca, and Donna Beauchamp will not silence us with our right to assemble!

Gianni is about to argue the obvious stupidity in her statement until he stomps his foot and mutters under his breath.

Gianni:  Fucking Father Gerald Sheph-

As if he were waiting for this moment, a white flash of light comes over the screen and Gerald, David,M, and Virginia step into the shot.  Gerald looks rather proud of himself.

Gerald:  It’s a simple fix, Gianni.  All you have to do is go in there before the first match and strip Alex Rush and Edwin Robert of the Heavenly Tag Team titles and place them back on their rightful owners.  Brother David and I will be more than happy to defend our titles against The Fox Brothers tonight.

Gianni:  First, they ain’t ya titles no more.  Second, I ain’t strippin’ nobody of their belts.  Ya lost em fair and square last Sunday.  Get over it.

David:  Fair?  You’re fucking deluscional!

Gerald:  Language!

David covers his mouth but quickly rebounds from his slip of the tongue.

David:  Disgusting.  Did you see how scared that rhino was running around the parking garage?  That wasn’t fair to him.  Did you see Alex Rush using childish tactics to make me submit?  That certainly wasn’t fair to me.  Incapacitating my partner wasn’t fair.  About the only people who it wasn’t completely unfair to was Alex Rush, giving him a two ton partner and letting him steal our titles.  I know it is not what God would want me to say right now, but it truly is fucking delusional of you to think any of this was fair to anyone, especially the fans who come to see a wrestling product.  Not some trashy comedy skit where a grown man runs around a parking lot screaming like a little girl!

Gerald:  A man is allowed to have a fear! And I was not screaming like a little girl.  I was in fear for my life!  At least I didn’t tap out like a baby when someone gave me a little noogie and a flick of the nose.

David growls as he turns back to his father.  Gianni has plenty to say but he decides to let this play out if nothing other than for his own amusement.

David:  He was rubbing his beard all over my face!  Do you have any idea how uncomfortable that is?

Gerald:  No, but you do.  Before I saved you, that was a typical Friday night for you.  Not to mention, you have an affinity for losing championship matches like the one against Mark Cross a few weeks ago.

Mavis:  STOP!  You two are acting like children.  This is not the point of why we are here right now with these protesters.  It’s our Heavenly duty to carry ourselves as a united front against these injustices!

David:  That’s easy for you to say when you get the most golden opportunity of any of us later tonight in that Golden Briefcase Ladder Match!

Mavis walks over to David and everything in her wants to slap him across the face.  However, Ginny steps in the way to block the possibility.

Virginia:  Look at Gianni.  He’s laughing at us because we’re crumbling quicker ‘an an Oreo in milk!  He’s distracting us from our real goal and we ain’t gonna let ‘im do it, are we

Mavis:  Oh shut up, Ginny.  You’re not even that important.  Nobody cares about you.

Ginny and Mavis get in each other’s faces while David and Gerald are already at it, spittling and yelling at one another.  The protesters begin to see what’s really going on and they drop their signs, disappointed in it.  Gianni does his infamous laugh while leaving The Good Shepherds to go at it outside of Staggs Dungeon.




Vs


Hardcore Tag Team Championship
Falls Count Anywhere
Alex Rush and Edwin Robert vs Mason and Jason Fox

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

“What Does The Fox Say?” by Ylvis starts to play. The crowd looks up the ramp as they try to see who is coming out. The crowd immediately cheers as Mason and Jason step out onto the ramp, yipping as they cross the stage. They are soon followed by Martha Fox, and the crowd gets even louder.

Darlyn: On the way to the ring, the Double Down Champions... the team of Jason and Mason Fox, the Fox Brothers!!!

Jason and Mason find their way to the rampway. The fans cheer as they slap hands on the way down. They slide inside of the ring as Martha settles into the corner, all smiles Jason and Mason get in the ring as they walk around the ring, dancing along to the music before settling into their corner. They are looking around like stunned children as the sound of the SCW and SCU rosters shout from ringside in support.  They slowly get into it after a few moments, yipping for the crowd, as if they had not been absent from the screen for a while.

“Let’s Get Rocked” by Def Leppard plays over the speakers.  The ring crew holds the curtains open.  After a minute, Edwin Robert comes through the curtains.

Darlyn:  Aaaaaaand their opponents, they are the Hardcore Tag Team Champions, Alex Rush and Lucha Rhino!!!

This receives a gigantic pop from the crowd, overshadowing Alex Rush himself even at first.  Alex stands up on the back of Edwin Robert and looks around at the audience as they give him a giant level of adoration.  He sits back down and rides Edwin Robert to the ringside area, riding around as the ring until settling into the corner.  He jumps off Edwin Robert’s back and onto the apron.  He enters the ring and hands the referee his belt, and then he removes the belt from Edwin Robert and hands it to the referee as the actual belt drops to the ground.  The referee drags it to the ropes and hands it off.  He calls for the bell.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Fox Brothers:  Yip! Yip! Yip! Yip! Yip!

Chad:  The Fox Brothers begin yipping and jumping around the ring as they look at Edwin Robert.  Edwin Robert backs up a little bit, seeming to look a bit nervous.

Gena:  He steps back as Mason climbs onto the top rope. He yips more furiously at Edwin Robert.  Alex Rush joins in, yipping around to get into the pack.

Chad:  Alex makes his way over to the corner where he lands hard on the ropes.  Mason topples to the outside, right in front of Edwin Robert.  Edwin puts his head down.

Gena:  He kicks his feet up as Mason tries to stand up.  He yips, but there is a lingering question within his voice as he does so.  Edwin Robert charges at Mason, who runs around the ring as the fans explode into laughter.

Chad:  Hey, at least he’s not screaming like a little girl like Father Gerald did last week.  Round and round, like it’s Angel Kash and literally anybody on the roster.

Gena:  Mason rushes up the ramp now, leaving Jason and Alex inside of the ring.  Alex is cheering on his partner, while Mason rolls him up from behind.

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Chad:  The element of surprise isn’t enough to get Jason the win.  He gets to his feet as Alex pulls himself up by the ropes.  He goes to the center of the ring with Jason.

Gena:  Jason throws out a punch to Alex.  Alex spins around and comes back with a wild Haymaker of his own.  Jason stumbles back, but bounces off of the ropes.

Chad:  Jason comes back with a Headbutt attempt, but Alex steps out of the way.  As Jason turns around, Alex flicks him on the tip of the nose, causing him to grab at it for a second.

Gena:  That’s just long enough for Alex to come off of the ropes, using his head as a battering ram to Jason’s stomach.  He flips Jason onto his back and hooks the leg.

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Gena:  A shoulder up, and we go backstage to see Mason Fox standing on an equipment box.  He barks at Edwin Robert, who is getting ready to charge.

Chad:  Mason jumps off with an Elbow Drop to Edwin Robert’s head, but it has zero effect.  Other than Mason, who is now holding onto his elbow.

Gena:  Edwin nudges Mason into the equipment box, and he bounces off. We hear Edwin Robert snort and Mason immediately squees as he rushes off.

Chad:  Back at ringside, Alex and Jason have been going back and forth, but Alex has Jason in the corner, stomping away at him.

Gena:  Alex gets him right where he wants him and he hits a Spinning Elbow to Jason’s face.  Jason holds onto his face and turns slightly as Alex pinches onto his cheek, pulling him out of the corner.

Chad:  He grabs onto Jason, trying to lock on the Choke This Wad.  However, Jason hits an elbow to the ribs and bounces off the ropes.

Gena:  As Jason turns back around, he grabs onto Alex for a Belly-to-Belly Suplex.  As he gets him on the ground, Alex arches his back and moves around behind Jason to lock on Choke This Wad!

Chad:  He quickly flicks at Jason’s nose and rubs his beard against Jason’s face.  Jason kicks around, using his strength advantage to spin around, but there’s no rope breaks here!

Gena:  A repeat of Blaze of Glory in the making!  But wait, we cut backstage as Mason Fox skids into the refreshment table.  He turns around and screams out loud.

Chad:  Edwin Robert charges at him, lifting him up by the teeth and he flings Mason through the table.  He then steps up on Mason!  He’s going to break him as Mason kicks wildly to get out!

One!
Two!

Gena:  Jason claws at Alex’s face to try to break free, and as Alex lets go, it’s too late!

Three!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here are your winners and STILL Hardcore Tag Team Champions… Alex Rush and Lucha Rhino!!!

Jason rushes out of the ring and charges up the ramp to help Mason as the rhino is crushing him.  Alex gets up and takes the belts in his hands as he leaves the ring as well.  He stops at the top of the ramp and holds the belts up to a major pop from the crowd before disappearing behind the curtains.



Kingingiseisha “Hitamashii” Shirasu is seen with his managers Johan Svennson and Giovanna Teixeira to discuss his upcoming match: Shooter Reed, Valentina, Grimaldi and Andi Lynx vs Rory Rockefeller, Helena Jeckel, Kingingiseisha Shirasu, GRIME Masked Grey.

Hitamashii-I am looking forward to facing Shooter Reed, Valentina, Grimaldi and Andi Lynx and showcasing why I am good, and having guys like Rory Rockefeller, Helena Jeckel and GRIME Masked Grey in my corner, we will prove to the world how despite not ever working with each other, how effective a team we can be. There is nothing I would like more than to win this match for my team, and then move forward and climb my way up the card and get another title. There is nothing I won’t do to get what I want and nobody can stop me.

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.



The curtains part and the successful Hardcore (or Interspecies) Tag Team Champion Alex Rush finds himself in the Staggs' Dungeon makeshift backstage area as Edwin Robert is escorted back to him, all a tizzy over their first successful title defense. And no sooner do they arrive than they look up and Alex's eyes widen in delight at the sight of his little play buddy Despayre and their visiting hippo pal, Peter Potamus with Angel riding on a saddle strapped around Peter's mammoth girth. Despayre throws some colorful confetti at the champions.

Despayre: Congratulations, Alex ol' bean! And of course, to you too Edwin!

Despayre tips an imaginary hat to Edwin. He then looks up to Alex, all smiles and bright eyes.

Despayre: How about it, Alex ol' bean?? Are you ready for a racing rematch??

Alex looks from Peter to Edwin and back again, jetting a thumb back to his partner who still wore the title belt around his horn.

Alex: Well we just got through a defense me little man with amazing hair and…

Alex then leans his head back, eyes wide and an even wider smile.

Alex: ... So let's do it!

Despayre: Great!

And the two four quickly hurry off-camera as the scene closed out.



Helena is sitting on the floor of what appears to be a dungeon, the large door squeaks as it opens standing the door is Jack, Helena raises her head.

Jack: This was for your benefit sister, while you fought hard in your first encounter inside the ring, They were angered by your defeat.

Helena: I understand brother, I failed them, and my imprisonment inside this dungeon was the punishment I deserved.

Jack: Rise, sister for then is much we still have to do, we must again travel to the City of Sin, your next encounter awaits.

Helena stands up and she and Jack exit, then walk down a long corridor, turning right at the end and traveling down another corridor, finally arriving at another door, Jack opens and they enter into the large living area.

Jack: Sister, you cannot fail this week, they are angered, and you know how they are when angered.

Helena: I do brother, I will not fail them this week.

Helena sits on the floor.

Helena: I failed in my first encounter, I will not fail this time, for I don’t wish to feel their anger, my fellow GRIME need not worry, for I will lead you to victory, Mr. Reed, Ms. Valentina, Mr. Grimaldi, and Ms. Lynx, it is very unfortunate, you have been chosen to oppose GRIME this week's encounter, we will show you no mercy, you will fall at my feet and the feet of GRIME, there is nothing you can do to stop your defeat, for their anger is my motivation. GRIME will prevail. It Is Written So It Shall Be Done.



We see Eyesnsane seated at a table wearing a black jogging suite jacket. Just to his left is a open laptop. There is a solid beige wall just behind him and the room seems bright as if there may be a window nearby.

Eyesnsane: What’s up everybody. First I just want to say that I hope everyone is staying safe out there. These are some interesting times to say the least. So what I’ve decided to do today is a little different. I’ve gone live and will be taking questions from you the fans in real time. No script, no advanced questions or anything like that. So, big thanks to everybody who participates with me here. Alright, I see some questions rolling in, let’s see what we got.

Eyesnsane angles the laptop next to him a bit as he looks at the screen.

Eyesnsane: Alright, we Jake Holland. He is asking why I have not been more active in SCU. Well that’s a good question. The truth is that I had other business obligations to meet that took up a bit more of my time. I also was not really under contract. So while I would appear here and there it was like special appearances or limited runs so I could work with some of the very talented wrestlers in SCU.

Next up is a question from Jackie Bang. Jackie asks when my next match will be? Well Jackie you had better tune in soon. I will be on this week when I team up with Nagisa Yagata. I am looking forward to teaming with him. I think he maybe one of the up and coming talents that SCU has signed. I think our styles should mesh pretty well also, I think this is his first wrestling promotion. To be fair I don’t know much about him but from what I’ve been able to find out, I have high hopes.

Eyesnsane reaches over to the laptop with his left hand for a moment…

Eyesnsane: Ok Paul is asking how long my contract is and how much am I getting paid. Ok well second part first. I’m not going to put those details out there like that. I have signed a one year contract. So you all are going to have to get used to me being around.

Lisa is asking if I am only signed to SCU and if not where else am I wrestling. Lisa I am only signed with SCU and will tell all of you right here and now, I will not be anywhere else. Well you may see me in SCW as well but that’s it no other bookings outside of the company.

I just want to talk about SCU here for a minute. You know the variety of this company and match styles is very appealing to me and was a good part of my decision. I am familiar with some of the folks on the roster as well going back to the days of Honor Wrestling. So I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces. Much like I will this week facing Jamie Staggs and John Blade. Now one of those guys comes from “the” wrestling family while John Blade, well his volume of work speaks for itself. I have so many memories of all those John Blade matches and that guy is great shape.

There’s a mischievous grin on the face of Eyesnsane as he looks in the camera directly before looking back at the laptop.

Eyesnsane: Ok, Tim wants to know if I’m really in Grime, Come on, T. All those folks are wearing masks or hiding their identity.

ChiTownMark, like the name… just saying. Chitown Mark wants to know if Jon Doe is coming back also. I don’t know about that. I’ve not talked to Jon in a very long time it’s been years actually.

Michelle wants to know if my return means the Elders stable will get back together. You know Michelle, that was not a plan and has not been talked about. I really am focused on showing the world what I can do and how well I stack up against some of the best competition in the world and I think they understand that about me.

Derrick wants to know what my favorite stable is. That’s actually a tough question. I have to say they all are very significant and mean alot to me but for different reasons. Over the Edge was a lot of fun and a couple of us coming up in the business together accomplishing a lot. The Elders well I know them all so well that’s like wrestling with family and Bad Boys was just unbridled fun, I think we all just shared an outlook and had personalities that meshed well. So while that may not be the answer you are after that’s how I feel about it.

Sara wants to know if I get recruited by Grime will I join. Sara I did not just walk back into the company blind. I’ve been following things so I see a line and I see people choosing sides or being chosen. So, I’m going to take a minute here to let everybody know where I stand.

Eyesnsane sits back in the chair and unzips his jacket and takes it off to reveal a black t-shirt with three white letters across the front ”SCU’.

Eyesnsane: To be clear I am ready, willing and able to fight anyone, in any match, anywhere. Like I said I’m here to prove not that I am just good but that I am the best of the best. I am going to prove that all of you who are my fans chose right, and I am going to earn the admiration and respect of more fans along the way.

Alright, one more question guys. This is from Nancy she wants to know if…

Eyesnsane smiles and seems to blush a bit.

Eyesnsane: Nancy, I know there are kids watching, so to the first part of your question, yes I am single. As for the other part well I’ll inbox you. Ok just one more, Jerry is asking which title I have my sights set on. Jerry that answer is all of them. My belief is that my actions in the ring will speak for themselves and everything else will fall into place. So get ready to see me at my best.

Thank you guys for the questions even though I am going to have to stop the live I will make time to answer the ones I did not or could not because of the content. I can’t wait to get back in the ring guys so tune in. Most importantly stay safe out there, take this virus stuff seriously and follow the guidance where you live.

The scene goes black...



The camera moves back to the GRIME GM office.  Tad Ezra is seated at his desk with a variety of masks spread out across it.  He is leaning back in his seat with his hands behind his head, and a smile on his face.  He can’t help but laugh when we hear footsteps approaching the desk. They come to a stop just short of the desk. Tad stands up and extends his hand for a shake but there is no reaction from the other side standing behind the camera's view.  He looks down at his hand and then removes the invitation.  He clears his throat and begins speaking.

Tad:  Alright… so, I have to ask…  What colors are you supposed to be?

There is another bit of silence until Erik Staggs walks into the room.  The camera turns to find a light pink and a light blue masked GRIME members standing on each side of him.  He shakes hands with them and then turns to Tad.

Erik:  I see you’ve met two of the latest additions to our company.  Ladies, this is a real honor.

Tad:  I guess it is. I’m just wondering, will we be billing them as “Some kind of bubblegum pink” and “Light blue, but not really because it also looks like Silver, except we already have/had both of those”?

Erik laughs and pats Tad on the shoulder. He then takes Tad’s seat and leans back.

Erik:  That’s why I like this guy.  He’s a real smartass.  No, I would like to introduce to you… Celeste and Orchid.

Tad is floored.  He takes a step back and puts a hand on his chest.

Tad:  Wow!  Orchid! And Underground Champion, Celeste? It’s a pleasure!

Tad goes to shake hands with the silver blue one.

Erik:  No. That’s not the Underground Champion. Just like Orchid is not Orchid, Celeste is not Celeste.  You’re just making a fool of yourself.

Tad: Oh… So… Those are colors… I think I understand.  But isn’t that just a little confusing for the commentary team?

Erik shrugs.

Erik:  I guess. But, really?  Who gives a shit?

Tad nods his head, trying to understand what is going on.  He takes a deep breath and sighs it out.

Tad:  Do we really want to piss off yet another SCU champion? And risk bringing in a former LAW champion, kung fu chick when we already struggle for female competitors?

Erik:  Who said we’re struggling?

Tad:  You did, on Hotwire.

Erik winks at the camera and then looks back to Tad.

Erik:  What I said is that we are lacking in female talent “at the moment”, as in that moment.  We have plenty on reserve, and these two are ready.  I just know it.

Tad:  Well, I trust your judgment. I look forward to seeing what Celeste and Orchid can do in the ring.

"Celeste": When we say our names, we use air quotations.  So I expect when you address us, you use those air quotes, motherfucker.

Tatsu:  Bitches… Oh sorry, we’re still trying to get used to this building. Carry on.

Everyone stops and looks at Tatsu. Her and Winter look into the room.

Winter:  Wasn’t there already a Purple?  And what the hell are you supposed to be?

“Celeste” then slams the door in their faces and shakes her head as we fade elsewhere.



exist†trace’s “Futatsu no Koe” begins to play throughout the arena. About ten seconds passes before Merlot Ayano makes her way out from the back. She cracks her neck and adjusts the Sin City Underground Television Championship on her shoulder before she makes her way to the ring. Merlot kips up to her feet after rolls underneath the bottom rope.

Merlot: Will not waste time.  

She doesn’t use a microphone. Instead, she simply projects her voice.

Merlot: Sister Esther wanted to see Merlot. Merlot been here for weeks, wrestling. But guess Sister Esther needs invitation. So come out.

There is a long pause and everyone looks around. However, there is no big entrance, or appearance from Sister Esther.  Merlot looks to the entryway for a long minute and nothing happens.  She goes to bring the microphone to her mouth when suddenly “Problem” by Natalia Kills plays on the speakers.  Sister Esther Azarov walks out onto the ramp and looks around while everyone boos her.  She sneers at them as she walks down the ramp, stopping halfway when she looks to the crowd, flipping them off.  She then looks right at Merlot and takes a microphone out of her denim jacket and brings it to her mouth while the music fades.

Esther: You know, it’s good to see you actually acknowledge me, or anyone who you aren’t obligated to mention. It’s a nice change of pace.

Esther continues walking down the ramp and she stops just outside of the ring, looking up at Merlot who is all but sending a written invitation for Esther to come inside.

Esther: Look here you little bitch. I know you would love for me to get in that ring right now so you can make quick work of me, but that’s not how I operate. I have some things to say before I come in there and kick your ass into next month.

Esther begins pacing back and forth while not taking her eyes off of Merlot.

Esther: I take back what I said about you never being around. You’re here, in that ring, a lot more than I am. You make threats against inferior wrestling talents and get your ego stroked off when you take them down with ease. But that’s because you haven’t fought someone like me, a former Combat and Hardcore Tag Team Champion. Yeah, I’m that bitch.

Esther sweeps her shoulders off and then she climbs onto the apron and leans over the ropes to look right at Merlot.

Esther: I’m no TV or Underground Champion, because I have an understanding of pure brutality with my fists and my environment. I was bred by the demons of hatred and envy, nurtured by the demons of lust and gluttony, then adopted by the demons of pride and greed. I’m your worst fucking nightmare, Merlot. And next week, I’m going to fuck you up and take your TV Championship to add to my repertoire.

Esther tilts her head to the side and sneers at Merlot and gives her the chance to respond. Merlot stares back at Esther. An astute person might say that there’s a look of boredom in her eyes.

Merlot: You know, is funny. Merlot been wrestling long while. And from time to time, run across people like Esther. Arrogant. Egotistical. Pompous. And hoped for once that Esther would be a bit different. But alas. You call Merlot out of name. You try to insult. You try to diminish what Merlot has done in ring, just like numerous people have done in career. Is disappointing, because Merlot had higher hopes for you.

Merlot pauses for a moment.

Merlot:  But is fine. Words and logic no appeal to people like Esther, hai? You prefer actions and swift kick to the face.  

Merlot nods her head.

Merlot: Esther has won Combat and Hardcore Tag Team Championships. Should be commended for that. Is no small feat.

She snaps her fingers.

Merlot: However, Merlot has taken SCU by storm since signing. Am one of three people to ever win Mayhem Survival. Shocked world when defeated Dahlia. And since then, have brought much honor and prestige to TV Championship.

There’s another pause.

Merlot: Is good that Esther is confident. Need that to survive in professional wrestling. But underesting Merlot? Is not wise. Are enough case studies in SCU to prove that.

Esther steps inside of the ring and walks just a few paces in front of Merlot. She stares at her to soak in all that Merlot has said. She softens her demeanor and puts her hand on her chest.

Esther: I never thought of it that way. I'm so so sorry that I insulted you like that. You have done so much in SCU and I shouldn't be trying to tear you down. You're one of the greats. When SCU closes its doors, Merlot Ayano is a name that everyone is going to remember. Esther Azarov? Esther Shepherd? They won't even think of me.

Esther leans back against the ropes to steady herself. A tear comes to the corner of her eye and she covers her mouth to stifle her cries. When she regains her composure, she whimpers into the microphone.

Esther: I'm just a small town girl with big hopes and aspirations. Dreams that seem like they will never come true with greats like you and Kelli and Halo and Celeste and Jennifer running around here. I guess I just got jealous and like a little baby, I jumped to GRIME because I knew I could never measure up, and-

Esther pulls the microphone away from her as she uses her free hand to fan at her face. She wipes at her eyes and takes a deep breath.

Esther: And I found the best way to avoid being caught up in your shadows. Can you blame me? I guess daddy was right. I don't belong in the Combat Division, or wrestling at all. I'm just terrible.

Esther covers her face up entirely as she goes to walk away. She stops at the ropes and turns around with a deranged look on her face.

Esther:  Not!!! Do you expect me to feel bad because I said some words that "hurt your little feelings"? I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Look. Here. You. Little. Bitch. No regrets. I meant everything I said, and I don't care that you threw some people over the ropes. You're not going up against Celeste North. You're the TV Champion, the consolation prize of SCU. The participation award of championships. You call me arrogant, but you need to get over yourself sweetheart. Don't worry, next week I'll help you out with that. I'll take you down a peg. And I'll take your sorry excuse for a championship just because I'm Sister Fucking Esther!

Merlot soaks in everything then that is said. Afterwards, she shrugs her shoulders.

Merlot: Sister Esther is fucking liar.

There’s a moment’s pause as her eyes glance down at the championship belt on her shoulders.

Merlot: Am quite aware that the TV Championship is youngest single’s belt in SCU. Came after all others. However, in no way is consolation prize or participation award.

She nods her head.

Merlot: Dahlia’s methods were questionable sometimes, however, built solid foundation for championship. But Merlot? Merlot take TV Championship to new heights. Merlot pile on much prestige with great matches, hai.

Merlot shakes her head.

Merlot: Is funny. Over past few weeks, have seen a bunch of people talk shit about Merlot. However, is key word―talk. Why? Because despite what people say, they all know stepping in ring whole another matter. All know that actually beating Merlot colossal feat, one that not everyone can accomplish. Why? Because Merlot one of best in company. Man. Woman. Period.

She looks Esther in the eyes.

Merlot: Esther know that too. This whole thing? All this grandstanding? Is phony. Is bad attempt to cover up insecurities. Because deep down, Esther frightened of facing Merlot. Esther frightened of losing to someone she believes is so far beneath her.

There’s another pause.  

Merlot: Will end on this. Esther say TV Championship is consolation prize. Say is participation award. If is the truth, then why Esther want belt? Hmm? And if truly feel that way, what that say about Esther for wanting to challenge for it?

Her words cause Sister Esther to sneer and storm away. The camera fades out a few moments later.



We go backstage to see Valentina leaning over the railing in the hallway, one leg up on the railing as she stretches out. She leaves it there and counts under her breath.  She leans up to bring her leg down, but before she can, she hears footsteps behind her and she just rolls her eyes.

Valentina:  I could smell you coming down the hallway.  What do you want, Shooter?

Shooter, followed by Ozzie and Ray Ray of the Lords of H-Town, walk up behind her.

Shooter: Whassup Sugar Plum…?

Shooter flashes his pearly white smile, even though she has her back to him.

Shooter: You know...this is def the best view of you.

Ray Ray: Oh you heard that OZ? Shooter said she look good from tha back.

Ozzie: Oh I heeeerd that Ray Ray.

Ozzie and Ray Ray chuckle.

Shooter: Just the truth bae bae.

Val does not turn around right away, instead lowering her leg and switching to the other leg, stretching out as she looks over her shoulder at them.

Valentina:  I’m glad you like the view, because you will be seeing a lot of it as I am walking away from you, each and every time you pollute my air space with your cheap cologne and your cheesy misogynistic pick up lines.

Val continues counting as she stretches out, grabbing her ankle with both hands.  She turns back to facing the wall. Shooter seems overly offended by her remarks.

Shooter: First off, this is Le Labo.

He lifts his silk white shirt an inch off of his chest and takes a whiff, smiling as he does.

Shooter: You’d have to buy 437 pairs of those Payless cross trainers you love to wear to get close to this value boo. And second…

He leans in close, almost whispering behind her.

Shooter: I know you love my pick up lines.

He blows a kiss behind her ear.  Val shudders in disgust as she turns around.  She places her fingertips against his face and gives him a gentle push back a few inches.  She then leans down to her side, showing off her flexibility as she touches the ground next to her foot.  She then sweeps across to the other side, not looking at Shooter.

Valentina:  You make Le Labo smell like Stetson, cowboy.  As far as Crosstrainers, you only wish.  Louboutin always, baby boy.

Val flips her ponytail behind her back before lifting both feet on the railing to begin doing pushups, slowly.

Valentina:  Look, I know you don’t care about winning. Obviously.  But some of us don’t want to take a chance losing to GRIME.  And with that psycho Rory Rockefeller trying to slam you on Twitter, and you feeding into it, he’s going to make you Bitch du Jour.

Val finishes the tenth push before she lowers her feet, exhales a breath, and moves her hair out of her face as she looks right back at Shooter, just as he laughs in her face.

Shooter: Rory?

He chuckles again as Ray Ray and Ozzie let out the loudest, fakest laugh they possibly can.

Shooter: Please, bae bae. And as far as I remember the only time I lost is when ya trashy ass got pinned. Me? The Hashtag L

Ray Ray: to the O

Ozzie: to the H

Shooter: to the mother fuckin’ T is undefeated. Unless of course you count that thieving unjust, crime of the century perpetrated by that weirdo-with-a-beard-o Andrew Borg….

Ray Ray: He’s WEIRD!

Shooter: You just make sure ya tag in Shooter, boo...so he can clean up ya mess for you.

Val smiles, holding in a laugh until she just can’t any longer.  She reaches into her bag and pulls out her phone and a piece of paper.  She begins writing a number down and she hands it to Shooter.

Valentina:  You’re delusional.  You seriously need help.  I now see that you need help, and if you go get it, I might be able to keep this team afloat.  I can’t do it by myself, when you can’t even acknowledge that we lost because YOU helped our opponents pin me.  Try to stay out of our way tonight so we might be able to get the victory, because clearly we won’t as it stands.

Val flicks her ponytail back and forth a couple times before she pushes past him. Shooter and the Boyz can’t help but laugh as she walks away,

[Tad Ezra]

 

The owner and proprietor of the Staggs Dungeon, none other than Spike Staggs himself, stands in the makeshift "gorilla position," keeping a close eye on things while peeking through the curtains. That was when he feels a presence close by and he turns his head and then looks down to find the diminutive form of Despayre looking up at him.

Spike: Despy…

Despayre: Hi!

Spike: is there something I can help you with?

Despayre: Yeahhhh! There might be.

Despayre casts a glance back behind him, then motions for Spike to lean down since there was a staggering difference in height between the two men. Knowing of the kid's antics, Spike humors him and leans down.

Despayre: This is a purely hypothetical question, but have you seen a hippo wandering around anywhere with a random rhino wearing a championship belt?

Spike blinks, then stands upright and simply stares at Despayre who just gazes at him back with innocent eyes. Did Spike hear him right? Wait, this is Despayre ... Spike knows well enough where Despayre was concerned, absolutely anything is possible! But before Spike can find the words to reply, Despayre chirps with a shrug.

Despayre: Oh well! I'm sure they'll turn up!

And he spins around with Angel tucked in his arms and skips away leaving behind a very confused Spike Staggs.





Vs



Shooter Reed, Valentina, Grimaldi and Andi Lynx vs Rory Rockefeller, Helena Jeckel,  Kingingiseisha Shirasu, GRIME Masked Grey

Darlyn:  The following contest is scheduled for one fall!  Iiiiiiiiiiintroducing first, representing GRIME Wrestling, the team of Rory Rockefeller, Helena Jeckel, Hitamashii, and Masked Member Grey!!!

All four members enter the picture from different sides of the ring.  They slide inside as the “GRIME” logo takes over the Sin City Tron.  They meet up in the center of the ring as they join hands to show a united front.  Rory steps back to the corner, rubbing his hands together as he can’t wait for the match to start.  Helena is in a similar position, while Hitamashii hangs from the far corner by one hand, cackling as he waits to see action.  Grey steps back between Helena and Rory until Hitamashii is done stirring up the crowd inside Staggs Dungeon.

Darlyn:  Aaaaand their opponents, representing SCU.  First, from Darhk Carnival, standing at 6’ and weighing in at 255lb, he is… Grimaldi!!!

The lights in the arena slowly dim and flicker before finally going out. “Game of Survival” begins to play out of the PA system and the spotlight shines on the stage, where Darhk stands with a sly smile on his face and his arms outstretched, he then steps aside and Grimaldi steps forward into the spotlight. Laughing manically as the lights come back on within the arena and Grimaldi methodically walks along the aisle, head tilted at the fans nearby, Darhk follows behind telling Grimaldi to ignore them and focus. Grimaldi steps up the ring steps and along the ring curtain, Darhk follows him up and climbs into the ring and sits on the middle rope and pushes the top rope up, Grimaldi laughs and steps through the rope assisted ropes and wonders carelessly around the ring. The referee and ring announcer look confused and move out of his way if he wonders towards them. Darhk stands in his assigned corner and ushers Grimaldi over and takes off his purple coat and gives Grimaldi a last few minute words before stepping out onto the ring apron and jumping down. The music fades away leaving Grimaldi resting his shoulders against the top turnbuckle pad, grabbing the top rope and laughing, glancing over each shoulder at the audience and towards the referee before stopping abruptly and glaring at his opponents.

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.

Flashes like cameras go across the stage and the audience as the sound accompanies it. “You should see me in a crown” by Billie Eilish 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.

“Excuse me….excuse me….is this thing on……may I have your attention please?”

The crowd boos as Ray Ray and Ozzie, of the Lords of H-Town, walk out from behind the curtain.

Ray Ray: We need your attention.

Ozzie: It is our pleasure….

Ray Ray: Our treat….

Ozzie: Our privilege to introduce to you….the Founding Father of the Hashtag LOHT

Ray Ray: the Godfather of proper…

Ozzie: The Grandmaster Rocket blaster.

Ray Ray: The superstar candy-bar…

Ozzie: The reason why all of you actually showed up tonight….

Ray Ray: The one the only the Homeboy of Hustle Town

Ozzie: Shooooooooooterrrrrrr Reeeeeeeeeeeed!

“The Man” by the Killers begins to play out over the speakers and the crowd begins to boo. After a few moments of music, Shooter Reed walks out from behind the curtain. He steps into the spotlight, closes his eyes, and spreads his arms out wide, drinking in the spotlight. From head to toe his sparkling, glittery sequence robe shines in the light. After a moment he opens his eyes and motions to Ray Ray for a microphone.

Shooter: Alright, cut the music.

He stops in his tracks.

Shooter: I said CUT THE MUSIC!

The music cuts and Shooter starts walking again.

Shooter: Before we begin this useless, boring match that is a waste of time and clearly beneath a competitor of my caliber, I believe there are a few items that need to be addressed.

He keeps walking, followed closely by Ozzie and Ray Ray.

Shooter: I received countless tweets, text messages, and pieces of fan mail curious about my absence at last week’s SCW Blaze of Glory. I feel like I need to address the elephant in the room that I know everyone is wondering about. Even Mark Ward himself, was upset to learn about my issues. He said so himself in a tweet...you can look it up.

He walks up and gets into the ring, stopping in the center.

Shooter: A high crime continues to be perpetrated here in Sin City Underground. A wild offense of the highest order and there has still been no rectification, no severance, and no formal apology. My absence last week was as deafening as it was meant to be. SCW’s greatest show of 2020 was brought to a halt because the L

Ray Ray: to the O

Ozzie: to the H

Shooter: to the mother fuckin’ T was not present. My act was not heroic...although I appreciate your thoughts and prayers...but rather it was pure martyrdom. My sacrifice will not be forgotten...the great fans that come to see me….and ONLY ME...will not be treated this way.

Crowd: Boo!

Shooter holds his hand up into the air.

Shooter: Shut Up!

The crowd continues to boo. Shooter turns to Ray Ray

Shooter: It’s not fair, make them stop!

Ray Ray and Ozzie try to quiet the small crowd down.

Shooter: I’ve decided that while my absence was deafening...it was not enough. So starting with today’s show, I will demand payment...a fine imposed on SCU and Donna B and Giani and who-ever-the-fuck else until I get what is rightfully mine! $5,000 every week! Every single week until I get my Television title.

Crowd: Boo!

Shooter: You want to boo….me? The future? I’ll give you something to boo about!

He walks over to the other side of the ring, un-tying his robe as he does but still leaving it on, just draped open. He points to Grimaldi.

Shooter: This...this disgusting carnie is what SCU seems to think is suitable to be in the ring with the likes of me. This...thing….deserves to be in a circus with all the other freaks that mommy and daddy touched when they were kids. And this…

He points to the other side of the ring and points to masked GRIME member ‘Grey’.

Shooter: This bitch is so afraid of the Godfather of Proper that she hides what can only be described as a boil-covered, acne-ridden, hideous face only a dog could love under a mask. And her…

He shuffles back over to the SCU side of the ring and points to Andi Lynx…

Shooter: Andi Lynx….Sweeter than Candy..

He smiles at her.

Shooter: The only thing sweet about her is that I heard she likes to….

Ray Ray runs over and whispers something in his ear. Shooter starts to laugh.

Shooter: No you’re right...I can’t say that on television.

He turns back to the crowd.

Shooter: Just know that this bitch is cray.

He laughs some more.

Shooter: And this fucking loser….

He points over to Kingingiseisha Shirasu.

Shooter: King-king-ghinga-ding-donga-mashiishhiiii. Give me a break...all you need to know about Hitamashii here is that this asshole actually had a chance to regain his Television title but threw it away ‘cuz he thought being GRIMEY was the coolest thing in school. Now he swims around the bottom of the card like the jobbing D bag he was always born to be.

He laughs,

Shooter: And this filthy pig…

He points to Helena Jeckel.

Shooter: I remember when everyone was shocked when the Jeckels took off their masks. It was ‘world shattering to see’...I’m still tryna figure who the fuck she is.

He turns to Ozzie and Ray Ray who shrug their shoulders.

Shooter: Like all jokes aside.

He turns back to her.

Shooter: I saw you backstage last week and I was like who the fuck let this dumpy ring rat backstage?

He turns to the small crowd.

Shooter: Oh like you didn’t think it either…

He turns to Rory Rockefeller.

Shooter: And Rory…

He can’t help but smile.

Shooter: Rory has been so desperate to get within fifteen feet of me that he’s basically been stalking me for weeks. I wouldn’t be surprised if he jacked off Daddy Erik just to be here.

Rory shouts from across the ring, “I OFFERED!!!”

Shooter: He, like everyone else here, hopes to have his profile raised by being in a ring with the Superstar Candy Bar. He hopes that his whack-ass attempt to somehow equate himself to the Founding Father of the L

Ray Ray: to the O

Ozzie: to the H

Shooter: to the mother fuckin’ T will somehow legitimize him and make people forget that he’s a lousy waste basket sucking nobody. I don’t know if you guys know this but Rory here is a bartender. Here’s a cocktail I’m not sure he ever heard about. It’s called the ‘You’re a Punk Bitch on the rocks’

SMACK!

Shooter smacks Rory clear across the face. Knocking him back. Rockefeller tries to retaliate but GREY stops him. Shooter backs up and throws his hands up, laughing.

Shooter: And that brings me to Val..my sweet, loving Val…

He winks at Valentina.

Shooter: This woman does not belong in a wrestling ring...but in the bottom of a dumpster like the trash bag hoowa that she is.You’d think with all the time spent around Celeste North that she’d at least figure out how to wrestle...but instead all we ended up with is another uggo face in pink wrestling boots and no talent whatsoever.

He blows her a kiss with both hands.

Shooter: Hold onto this for me, sweetcakes.

He tosses his robe at her, which she lets drop to the ring apron as she yells something at him in spanish.

Shooter: Yes I know bae bae...I love you too.

Val goes to smack Shooter but Andi Lynx holds her back.

Shooter: You see...they all wanna touch me. That’s because I am the FUTURE...and these bitches can’t hold a candle to me.

He throws the mic down to rings and spreads his arms out from side to side.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Gena:  It looks like we’re going to start things off with Shooter Reed and Hitamashii, since Rory is ready to just tear his head off.  Hitamashii lets Rory know he’ll get his shot.  He turns around and cackles as he looks at Shooter.

Chad:  Shooter begins jogging in place, welcoming Hitamashii to come for him.  Hitamashii smiles and begins going from side to side as he weaves toward Shooter.  Shooter steadies himself, getting Hitamashii pumped up.

Gena: Shooter winds up for a swing as Hitamashii gets close enough to him, and then he reaches back and slaps Grimaldi across the face to tag him in.  Grimaldi doesn’t look very pleased by the tag.

Chad:  Grimaldi reluctantly steps inside of the ring and then he turns around to slap Shooter back, but Shooter drops down and pulls Valentina in the way, and Val takes the slap across the face like a champ.

Gena:  Hitamashii is growing impatient now, and he brings Val over the top ropes by the hair.  He begins stomping away at her until Val grabs his foot and winds it up into a Dragon Screw.  She gets up to her feet and then she lifts Hitamashii up to his feet.

Chad:  She Irish Whips him into the ropes, but Hitamashii reverses it.  As she comes back, Hitamashii lifts her up into the air, but she hooks her legs around his neck, looking for the V-Day (Continuous Whirlybird Headscissors), but she’s too early.

Gena:  Hitamashii breaks the hold she has with her legs, and tosses her across the ring.  Helena and Grey gather up and begin stomping on Val.  They don’t give her much room to move before lifting her back up.

Chad:  Hitamashii charges at her, looking for a Running Knee to the face, but Val pulls away and Hitamashii makes the tag, with a knee to Helena’s face.  Val falls on her backside as Hitamashii and Grey close in on her.

Gena:  She makes her way to her corner, and just in the nick of time, she tags in Andi.  Andi jumps over the ropes and lands in front of Grey.  Grey goes for a Clothesline, but Andi ducks under it and grabs onto Grey’s arms.

Chad:  She pulls Grey down, and tries to lock on a Legscissors hold, but Helena enters legally and begins hammering away on Andi.  She clubs at Andi like a straight up dude, all while she looks over at Shooter.

Gena:  She nudges her head for Shooter to get inside, but he pretends to yawn and taps his hand on his mouth, smiling as he does it. Helena stands up and gets within a few inches of his face, but turns and clocks Valentina, knocking her off of the apron.

Chad:  Poor Valentina.  She’s just everyone’s punching bag tonight.  Andi tags in Grimaldi as she slides out to check on Val.  Grimaldi and Helena go face to face now.  Helena punches Grimaldi in the face, but he looks like he’s fallen in love, rather than into anger.

Gena:  Helena tries it one more time but again, Grimaldi just stares at her with a smile. She goes for a third time but Grimaldi grabs her wrist as she tries to punch. With his free hand he grabs her by the throat, lifts her up and slams her down into the mat!

Chad:  Helena rolls around, feeling the effects of this as Grimaldi laughs out loud.  He goes for a Lateral Press, but before the count of one, Helena pushes herself up.  She Headbutt’s Grimaldi in the face.  As they get up, she grabs onto Grimaldi’s crotch as hard as she can, but we only hear a loud squeak as he blows her a kiss.

Gena: Helena bounces off the ropes and dropkicks Grimaldi right into the chest, which sends the Clown Prince right into the corner. She follows it up with a hard forearm smash right into the face. She grabs the ropes and begins to wildly kick Grimaldi as he slowly slides down the ring post. She reaches over and tags GREY to help her continue working over Grimaldi.

Chad:  Grey and Helena begin stomping down on Grimaldi as he finds himself lain out across the mat.  Each kick garners an obnoxiously loud cackling giggle from Grimaldi.  Helena is forced out of the ring as Grey picks Grimaldi up and drags him over to his corner where she forces a tag to Shooter.

Gena: Shooter, with a disgusted look on his face, begrudgingly slides between the ropes. He squares off with Grey who reaches back and throws a heavy haymaker, but Reed sidesteps it and slips out of the ring underneath the bottom rope. Grey goes to go after him but the referee cuts her off. After a moment, when she finally backs off, Shooter gets back up into the ring.

Chad: Again, the two square up in the center of the ring and again Grey winds up and swings a wild haymaker. This time Shooter blocks it and delivers a hard kick to the gut and follows it up with a hard slap across the chest of Grey. He taunts her for a moment before whipping her into the ropes. As she bounces off, Reed arms drags her down to the mat and applies an arm wrench.

Gena: Shooter applies more pressure as he laughs and slaps the belly of Grey. After a moment he hits her hard in the face before getting up and landing a leg drop across her face. He goes for a quick pin but she kicks out in less than a two count. Shooter, even though it was an obvious two count, slaps his hands together three times and yells at the ref.

Chad:  As he is arguing, Grey nails an obvious Low Blow, and the referee yells at her, but it is enough for her to get to her feet.  She kicks Shooter in the face, and then tags in Hitamashii.  Hitamashii makes it over to Shooter and then he hits a Penalty Kick to Shooter!

Gena:  Hitamashii then tags in Helena, who walks up to Shooter and grabs him by the hair.  She does a Hairmare to him and then steps back as Grimaldi comes into the ring.  He makes a peace offering to Helena and he waves for a box.  A man in a clown mask delivers it.

Chad:  Grimaldi opens the box and pulls out a cream pie and smashes it right into Shooter’s face!  Andi comes in and slaps some of the cream off of his face, just as Val enters and slaps most of the rest off of his face.  Helena then tags in Rory.

Gena:  Rory stomps around the ring, making a stir as he points to an embarrassed and only half with it Shooter.  He holds his hands up to his ears and asks one side of the crowd to cheer for him, but they don’t.  He goes to the other side with the same action.

Chad:  Again, they don’t cheer.  Rory shouts “Man!” and then he stomps around the ring, making his own loud and obnoxious cheers as he goes around Shooter and hits a Bell Clap over his ears!  Shooter is stunned!

Gena:  Rory steps back and leans against the ropes.  As Shooter pushes himself up to his feet, Rory comes out of nowhere and slaps him in an upward swing that practically puts him on his feet as he stumbles into the ropes.

Chad: Rory lands a few more shots, hitting Shooter as he stumbles around the ring. As Shooter gets to the corner of Team SCU he goes to make the tag on Valentina but she drops down to ringside and smiles at a stunned looking Shooter. He quickly turns to his left and goes to tag Andi but she does the same, dropping down to ringside and smiling up at Shooter.

Gena: Trying to take advantage of this Rory rushes over to try and shoulder tackle Reed but Shooter at the last second moves out of the way. Rory bounces chest first off of the turnbuckle as he backs out of the corner, Shooter hits him with a vicious looking neckbreaker. What a great counter by the young Reed.

Chad: Instead of taking advantage of a down and out Rory Rockefeller, Shooter stands in his own glory and prances a but around the ring. He walks around full circle, taunting both team GRIME and team SCU. As he passes his SCU partners, one of them reaches in and tags him on the back.

Gena: Valentina just tagged Shooter and Reed is furious! He protests in the ring and then both Valentina and Reed begin to argue with one another in the middle of the ring. With this distraction Rory crawls over to the corner and tags Jeckel back in. She runs over and nails Valentina in the side of the head with a boot which sends her down to the canvas hard. She stares at Shooter who just smiles and slips through the ropes.

Chad: Helena lifts Valentina up and dumps her into a scoop slam. She bounces off the ropes and lands a hard first right to her forehead. She goes for the cover!

One!
Two!

Gena:  Andi pulls Helena off by the leg.  This prompts Grey to enter the ring.  Hitamashii comes in and begins squaring off with Shooter, and Grimaldi comes in and trades blows with Rory.  The referee tries his best to get a hold of control of the match again.

Chad:  Val is able to get Grey into a Headlock, while Helena is stomping Andi down in the corner.  Rory and Grimaldi go back and forth as Rory stumbles into the ropes.  Hitamashii and Shooter brawl against the ropes.

Gena:  The referee shouts loudly at everyone, just as Rory rolls to the outside.  He roots under the ring and pulls out a steel chair.  He slides it back inside and slams it against Grimaldi’s back and gloats about it.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  As a result of a disqualification, your winners are… Grimaldi, Andi Lynx, Valentina, and Shooter Reed!

Chad: Rory roars out in victory as he stomps around the ring.  However, the rest of GRIME looks at him angrily and they give up on the attack.  They shove Rory aside and begin exiting the ring.  Rory looks back and slams the chair down on the mat.

Rory:  Damn it!!!

Rory stomps out of the ring as SCU looks almost shocked by the quick retreat and end.  Shooter, however, walks over to the referee and shouts at him.  He holds his hands up and points to his arm.  The referee looks stunned, as Shooter continues to shout at the referee.  The referee holds up his arm and Shooter rubs it in as Val, Andi, and Grimaldi just exit the ring, Val looking back at Shooter and shakes her head in disgust as the rest of Team SCU exit the ringside area.



The Kawaii Dragons are seen walking a hallway. As they approach a door, it opens up for us to see many GRIME Wrestlers.

Winter: What’s up guys!

Tatsu: And Bitches!

Jade steps forward.

Winter: Not sure if you're a new color or one of those that changed colors. I know Blaze Of Glory is the biggest show of the year. A reset tends to happen in most companies, SCU did something like that last year and the year before. I haven’t seen anything yet but the new day the show is on.

Tatsu: GRIME reset colors? Was colors like orange and green to boring for you…

Tatsu walks up to Jade.

Tatsu: Bitches!

Tatsu gets pulled back by Winter.

Helena walks out the room.

Helena: You have five seconds to leave this area.

Tatsu: Make me bitches!

Winter: Nah, we’ll go, but Helena, I’ll see you soon eh bud.

Winter grabs Tatsu, they start walking. They get close to a table with bottles of water. Tatsu grabs one and throws it hitting Jade in the back of the head.

Tatsu: Bitches!!!

Kawaii Dragons take off running as many of the masked members leave the locker room and chase after the Kawaii Dragons.



The camera cuts backstage to find Alexis Staggs standing outside the women’s locker room. She’s all dressed in her ring gear, ready for her big match later tonight. She has her eyes closed and is trying to calm her nerves, as she’s obviously starting to feel nervous about such a big opportunity. She doesn’t see or hear Marissa Henry walk up to her and when she opens her eyes, she nearly jumps out of her skin. But she jumps back and hits the wall in the process.

Alexis: Jesus Christ, Marissa! You were full on stealth mode there. I normally don’t scare easily, but damn…

Marissa chuckles and holds up an apologetic hand.

Marissa: I should know better than to sneak up on someone who is focusing so hard, especially with all of these GRIME members running around here tonight.

Alexis rolls her eyes.

Alexis: Yeah well I’m not afraid of those GRIME douchebags. You might have been in stealth mode, but they rarely are. Not only can I hear them from a mile away, but their stench is pretty noticeable, too.

Marissa nods in agreement, as much as she tries not to rock the boat with GRIME. She gives a smile and then gets into interview mode.

Marissa:  Speaking of noticeable, it could not help but be noticed that you are taking part in the Main Event later tonight, a Golden Briefcase match, which as we’ve seen in SCW’s past, means that the winner of this ladder match will get an opportunity to cash in for an opportunity at the Underground Championship. How are you feeling going into this match?

Alexis grins and offers Marissa a simple shoulder shrug.

Alexis: Honestly, I’m kinda all over the place at the moment. Don’t get me wrong, I’m confident as hell going into this, considering who my opponents are, but at the same time, I haven’t done shit to deserve this. So I was kinda surprised I was put into this match. But I’m not going to just give it up either.

Marissa looks surprised by Alexis’ words. She taps her chin as she thinks of the most polite way to say what she has to say.

Marissa: With all due respect, Alexis, you are facing three former champions in their own right. Two very dominate former Underground Champions, and an extremely dominant Hardc...Heavenly Tag Team Champion in Mother Mavis. Does this affect your confidence level at all?

Alexis laughs and shakes her head.

Alexis: Not really. Because the keyword you said there is “former.” They might have been dominant when they were champions, but everyone’s time comes to an end at some point. The two people I’m least worried about right now are Angel Kash and Mother Mavis. Stupid to say that? Maybe, but it’s the truth.

Marissa raises an eyebrow.

Marissa: I wouldn’t say stupid, but rather shocking. These two are the ones I would be most worried about right now. But we can agree to disagree. Everyone is wondering about possibilities.  Mavis, Angel, and Shannon make viable contenders, but one can’t help but imagine an “Alexis Staggs versus Celeste North” match. Any thoughts on that?

Alexis nods and lets out a laugh.

Alexis: That’s probably the only reason I was put into this match, right? Because of the possibility of my winning and cashing in on Celeste? Look, I know that people don’t really expect me to win. And that’s fine. I’m going to go out there and prove them wrong, because I’m sick of sitting back and not being taken seriously. And as for a possible match with me against Celeste? Well, that remains to be seen. It all depends on how much longer she stays undefeated, because sooner or later, that streak will end. By who...well, she knows who she should be afraid of.

Marissa gives a smile at Alexis’ statement.

Marissa: Again, very strong words. You…

Marissa stops and stares off into the distance as a flash of neon white and ginger comes stumbling onto the screen. This gets the crowd going even further than Alexis’ words, in conjunction with the appearance of Tim Staggs.  He wraps his arms around Alexis and kisses her on her cheek as he smiles into the camera.

Tim:  Marissa! Sup? Long time, no see.

Marissa: Yes indeed. You seem to have healed up nicely after your epic match against O’Malley at My Bloody Valentine.

Tim shrugs, but keeps his arms around Alexis.

Tim: That story is far from over, and I am medically cleared to return to the ring as of thirty seconds ago, so we’ll see.  But don’t let me take the spotlight off this beautiful lady right here. This moment is all about her.

Marissa:  Fair enough.  Alexis, any last words for your opponents?

Alexis shrugs again but smiles.

Alexis: Yeah, I hope they’re ready to walk away disappointed because I’ll be climbing that ladder and winning that briefcase and securing my guaranteed shot at the Underground Championship. Plain and simple.

Marissa: Strong words. While the polls aren’t in your favor, I see you as the dark horse of the match, the wild card that could come out of nowhere. I wish you best of luck in your match tonight.  And welcome back, Tim. Thanks for your time.

Marissa shakes hands with Tim and Alexis before parting ways with them.  Alexis smiles and then turns around and jumps into Tim’s arms, squealing as he lifts her up and wraps her legs around him, ending with a congratulatory kiss.



One-half of the NEW Pride Tag Team Champions, Helluva Bottom Carter, is standing at the gorilla position, with the curtains parted just slightly enough for the pair of binoculars that he's holding to slip through for a bird's eye view. Whatever he is looking at with such rapt attention has him so engrossed that he does not even notice he is being approached by not just his bestie and tag team champion partner, Ariana Angelos, but also at her side is Marissa Henry with microphone in hand.

Ariana: Carter…

HBCarter: AHH!

Carter lets out a shriek of surprise and spins around, his response also causing Ariana and Marissa to yelp in surprise as well! Carter is holding the binoculars in one hand and the other hand over his heart.

HBCarter: Holy hell, Ari! If you're going to sneak up on me like that, at least have the decency to talk dirty to me while you do it!

Ari smiles and shakes her head, knowing full well the teasing nature of her best friend and the simple fact he meant not a word, being a proud gay man.

Ariana: What had you so caught up?

Carter looks at his binoculars and his cheeks flush just a hint of color before hiding them behind his back.

HBCarter: Nothing...?

But of course, his Ari doesn't believe a word of it and for that matter, neither does Marissa. But that is for another time and place.

Marissa: Carter, I was just talking to Ariana and I had to congratulate the two of you on your win at Blaze of Glory VIII and bringing yet more gold home to the Go Gym!

Carter subconsciously reaches down and rubs his hand on the title belts center plate, as if he is still having a difficult time deciphering the reality of the situation he and Ari find themselves in.

HBCarter: Well you know how I 'hate' to brag, Marissa…

Ariana scoffs with a teasing smile.

Ariana: Since when!?

HBCarter: But as excited as Ari and I are at being the new champions, I'm trying to take it all in stride and be humble.

Ariana: Riiiight! That's why you haven't taken the belt off since we won them?

She laughs and looks at Marissa.

Ariana: He even showers with it on! That has to be the cleanest championship belt in the history of SCU!

Carter can only smile, the playful jousting between his Ari and himself resembling that of a brother and sister more so than a couple of close friends.

Marissa: So what do you think is next for the two of you as champions?

HBCarter: Well Ari and I were talking about that last night while giving each other makeovers. Of course the Three Way should get a return match, and I'd love to defend against the Good Shepherds!

Ariana whispers from the side of her mouth.

Ariana: So long as Brother David is on the team…

HBCarter: But I think we both agreed that if we want to be taken seriously as champions, then we have to learn by others. You see some champions show they're fighting champions by issuing open challenges? Well Ari and I want to do the Pride Tag Team titles proud and so how about we lay out an open challenge to any team that wants to challenge us for the gold?

Ariana smiles and Carter offers with a hopeful outlook.

HBCarter: Maybe we can even issue our own challenge to defend against a certain team, and lure Cooter Reed and Ronnie Taylor into a match for the titles.

Marissa: You mean 'Shooter' Reed?

HBCarter: I know what I said. The little biotch wants to jump ahead of me in line for the TV title? Well let's get in the ring one way or another and see what Miss Priss is made of!

Carter then sashays away off-camera, leaving Ariana to take a quick glance through the curtains.

Marissa: So, what was he looking at?

Ariana turns back with an impish, knowing smile.

Ariana: Austin James Mercer is out there.

Marissa just mouths 'Ah!'




Vs


Eyesnsane and Nagisa Yagata vs John Blade and Jamie Staggs

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

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.

Darlyn:  And his partner, from Tokyo, Japan, standing at 6’ and weighing in at 205lb, he is… Nagisa Yagata!!!

Nagisa stands on the stage with his fists clenched and a wide grin on his face. He marches down the ramp tagging fans’ hands before sliding into the ring. He walks across the ring and climbs up the far turnbuckle, raising his arms high to get the crowd pumped just as he is, before climbing down to face the curtains.

Darlyn:  Aaaand their opponents, 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.

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: 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.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad: Nagisa and John Blade start this match as the four fan favorites should surely give the SCU and SCW stars watching as our fans tonight one hell of a match.

Gena: Nagisa and John Blade walk to the middle of the ring and tie up. John gains the early advantage and powers out of the tie up by shoving Nagisa to the mat.

Chad: Nagisa gets back to his feet as John Blade starts to pose, showing off his muscles. Nagisa hits John with a low stiff kick to the knee. John steps closer to grab Nagisa, Nagisa counters by stomping on John’s foot.

Gena: John gets hit with a hard chop to the chest. Nagisa goes for a second but John blocks it then counters with a European Uppercut! Nagisa stumbles a bit.

Chad: John charges in with a leaping clothesline that drops Nagisa to the mat. John goes to his corner and tags in Jamie Staggs. John then runs over at Nagisa as she tries to get up. John grabs him from behind and drops Nagisa with a german suplex!

Gena: Jamie is on top of the turnbuckle, he jumps off going and hits a frog splash. Jamie rolls off of Nagisa holding his chest.

Chad: Well, it hurts both men.

Gena: Well, Jamie is known for taking one for the team.
Chad: Jamie and Nagisa get to their feet. Jamie goes to grab Nagisa but he counters with a judo hip toss. Jamie hits the mat hard. Nagisa looks to his corner and runs over to tag in Eyesnsane.

Gena: Eyesnsane, gets in the ring as Jamie gets to his feet. Jamie Staggs runs up on Eyesnsane. Jamie gatbs Eyesnsane’s head and quickly drops her a snap bulldog, Jamie now gets on top of Eyesnsane and begins hitting mounted punches.

Gena: John Blade jumos in the ring to break it up but Nagisa jumps in as well and catches John Blade sending him over the top ropes. Nagisa goes over to pull Jamie Staggs off of Eyesnsane, but Jamie sees him coming, he gets off of Eyesnsane and tries to tackle Nagisa to the floor.


Chad: The ref breaks it up and orders Magisa out of the ring. Jamie gets to his feet and turns to look at Eyesnsane. Jamie goes to grab him but Eyesnsane grabs him and ties him up in a small package!

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Gena: Jamie kicks out at two… Both men get to their feet. Jamie runs at Eyesnsane trying to hit a spear but Eyesnsane grabs Jamie and picks him up for a belly-to-belly suplex!

Chad: Eyesnsane walks over and tags Nagisa into the match. Nagisa climbs inside and instantly lifts Jamie Staggs off of the mat. He flings him into the ropes, Jamie Staggs comes back to Nagisa lifting him up for a Back Body Drop!

Gena: Jamie Staggs clutches his back tightly as he writhes on the mat. John Blade holds his hand out, shaking it as he yells over to Jamie Staggs.

Chad: Nagisa turns around to go after Jamie Staggs, but John Blade enters the ring and jumps on Nagisa’s back. The crowd cheers him on as Nagisa swats at John Blade.

Gena: Eyesnsane comes inside of the ring and rips John Blade off of Nagisa. He and Nagisa hit a Vertical Suplex to John Blade, depositing him to the outside of the ring.

Chad: Eyesnsane leaves the ring but Nagisa follows behind so he can tag him in the match. Eyesnsane gets in the ring, Jamie starts to get to his feet.

Gena: Eyesnsane gets closer, Jamie goes for a clothesline… But Eyesnsane grabs Jamie’s arm and pulls him down to the mat. He wraps Jamie’s arm between his feet as he grabs onto Jamie’s head for the Tap or Snap!!! (Crippler Crossface)

Chad: John Blade slides in the ring as Nagisa gets in but it doesn’t matter as Jamie starts tapping out!!!

Ding! Ding! DIng!

Darlyn: Your winners of this match by submission… Eyesnsane vs Nagisa Yagata!!!!!!!

Eyesnsane and Nagisa shake hands as John looks shocked. He goes to check on Jamie as Nagisa and Eyesnsane exit the ring together.



While it is not the accommodations that Le Coven is used to, Celeste North and Jenifer LaCroix are inside of the small boiler room of Staggs Dungeon, and with the much smaller size, they are immediately in view.  They are behind a table, lit up with many candles.  In the center of the table is a cauldron hanging from a stand, over an open flame.  Jenifer hands Celeste different herbs as she calls for them.  A pinch here, a generous sprinkling there, and enough smoke to make the picture everything that Le Coven fans have been missing lately.  Celeste then picks up a ladle of sorts and she begins to stir it with passionate strokes through the mixture.

Celeste:  Goddess Asteria, maiden of the stars, we seek your guidance in truth and justice. O’ virgin goddess of justice, innocence, purity and precision, we beseech you on this night of the waning moon, when your bounty is seen at its fullest, and your presence is most felt.

Celeste looks up as we can see the stars shining, despite the ceiling that should be blocking our view.  The twinkling of stars illuminates both Celeste and Jenifer.

Celeste:  Now, more than ever, we need the protection from GRIME as their presence is felt strongly here tonight.  We ask that you bless this brew, so that all intent is brought to the light. We ask for justice to continue to reign supreme during this time of invasion, and we ask for guidance to get through this tough time, both in business terms, and with the state of the world.

Celeste places a galaxy flower upon the table, next to a silver candle.

Celeste:  We offer thanks to you, Asteria, for hearing our prayer, and bringing truth and intention to the forefront of this battle. Blessed be.

Jenifer:  Blessed be.

Celeste lifts the silver candle up to illuminate her face.

Celeste:  Coming out of Blaze of Glory as your Underground Champion, still undefeated for 796 days and counting, feels great. Kelli Torres nearly had my number.  She earned my respect,  not that I did not have respect before, but now it is solidified.  Girl, you tested my limits, something that hasn’t been done in a long, long time. But now that I’ve beaten number two, what else is there to do?  Vacate the title and go out on top?  No… I’m not that bitch.  I’ll just sit at the top and wait for my next challenge.

Celeste shrugs. But then she looks over to Jenifer.

Celeste:  Tonight is not my night. Tonight is Jenifer’s night. She gets to face off with a former adversary of mine, Veronica Taylor.  This prayer was for the good of SCU, but also for Jenifer, because she deserves to be able to see past Veronica’s bullshit to keep her own little streak going.  Number seven is not good enough for her. And Veronica Taylor is not good enough to take that away from her, either.  Veronica only has one victory over me, from over four years ago, and it came from deceit and trickery.  We pray tonight that she can rely on her incomparable skills to get through this match, and that she will continue to rise through the ranks to maybe even take my number one spot.

Another shrug and her and Jenifer grin at one another.  Celeste takes a deep breath to blow out the candle, but not without one parting thought expressed.

Celeste:  And *air quotes* “Celeste”? I see you looking all thirsty for me.

Celeste winks, and then blows out the candle.



Vs

Jenifer Lacroix vs Veronica Taylor

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

"J'ai un grand projet pour l'avenir
Pour lui plaire je vais devenir "

Jenny from from the curtain to cheers and whistling from the men in the arena. Jenny waves at the crowd as she gets introduced.

Darlyn: On the way to the ring, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada!!! Jenifer Lacroix!!!

Jenny rocks out on the way to the ring jumping to the eat of the song as the lyrics play.

"La Stone Family
I am Marvin Gaye
Donny Hathaway
Oh Yeah , Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah
Je changerais

Jenny slides i the ring ad continues to jump around to the eat getting the crowd hyped up for the match.

Tu sais, tu sais, tu sais
Je changerais
Demain ou peut-être jamais"

Jenny climbs to the middle turnbuckle as the music fades out raising her hand i the air getting a last minute pop from the crowd.
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 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.

Darlyn: 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.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad: Jenifer points at Veronica’s nose. She clearly knows Veronica is hurt.

Gena: Veronica doesn’t care as she looks ready to take on the undefeated Jenifer Lacroix.

Chad: Jenifer wants to wrestle a 100% Veronica. This is a huge match for her and Veronica already injured tampers with what could be one of Jenifer’s biggest wins so far in SCU.

Gena: Well, take it or leave it as Veronica is ready to go…

Chad: Veronica puts her upper body through the ropes as Jenifer charges over towards her. Jenifer is stopped by the orders of the ref. Jenifer turns around and walks away. Veronica gets back in the run and runs at Jenifer grabbing her by the hair and dropping her to the mat with a hair pull slam.

Gena: The ref yells at Veronica as she just laughs it up.

Chad: The SCW stars here watching live hated her in her SCW days and seeing how they’re reacting to her here. The feelings haven’t changed!

Gena: Jenifer does a kip up but Veronica sees it coming and gets her hand out in time to poke Jenifer in the eyes! The ref yells at Veronica as Jenifer holds her eyes in pain.  

Chad: Veronica either knows what she’s doing or has lost her damn mind! I mean let’s not forget her busted nose from earlier tonight!  

Gena: Veronica grabs Jennifer by her hair and gets her to her feet… Jenifer with her eyes closed smacks Veronica hands away, she steps in and smacks Veronica in the nose. Her nose starts to bleed as Jenifer hits an open hand strike to her chest…

Chad: Jenifer grabs Veronica’s shoulders and drags her hands down to Veronica’s wrist. She pulls Veronica forward as she lifts up her left foot kicking her in the gut.

Gena: Jenifer lets go and turns her body to nail a superkick hitting Veronica in the nose! Jenifer jumps up to jump on Veronica but the Ref grabs her and calls for the bell!!!

Ding! Ding! DIng!

Darlyn: The referee has stopped this match due to medical concerns… Your winner by TKO… Jenifer Lacroix!!!

Jenifer opens her eyes as she sees the medical ringside doctor attending to Veronica to stop the bleeding. Jenifer exits the ring and heads towards the back.



We go backstage to see Ruby, Indigo, Jade, Grey, Celeste and Fuschia. The GRIME Masked Members surround the Combat Champion Halo Annis. Halo looks around looking at her situation.

Halo: Six on one...y’all didn’t know how many of y’all it would take to whoopy my ass… but y’all figured this is how many y’all would use, eh?

Halo cracks a smile.

Halo: Let’s see who wants to go to heaven and who’s already doin’ time in hell… y’all know, even if you rush me, even if y’all get me… I’m takin the first contestants with me… so who wants to be number one… and who wants to be number two?

Celeste steps first, Halo lets out a quick left dropping Celeste, Jade steps in and eats a right. Indigo steps in… Halo unstraps her title and tosses it towards Indigo’s face. Indigo steps back as she blocks her face. Grey steps forward as Halo jumps up and nails a jump kick that drops Grey. Ruby grabs Halo with one hand on her throat and lifts her up in the air with ease.

Halo tries to kick Ruby but Fuschia grabs on to her legs. Celeste and Jade get up and hold on to Halo’s arms. Ruby lets go of Halo. Halo gets to her feet as she tries to break free. Indigo grabs the Combat title and hands it to Grey.

Grey takes the Combat title and nails Halo in the face with it. Halo spits in the face of Grey. Grey smashes the title on Halo’s face a second time. The members let go of Halo as she just drops to the floor. They do so as they see the Kawaii Dragons nail Ruby with a double nunchuck hit to her back. Ruby goes down.

Tatsu swings at Grey which she blocks with the Combat title. Winter nails Fuschia in the chest with her nunchuck. Indigo, Celeste, Jade and Grey go towards the Kawaii Dragons with Grey leading the way using the title to block the nunchucks.

Ruby gets up to join but gets hit from behind with a Kendo stick by Melissa Ruin. Debbi and Stacy Ruin are seen joining in on the brawl as they grab and tie up with Jade and Fuschia.

Indigo goes flying to the wall as we see Jenifer Lacroix laying a running jump kick. SCU Underground Champion Celeste North helps Halo back to her feet. Helena Jeckel appears and grabs Winter from behind as Esther joins in and grabs Tatsu. Halo comes about, she and Celeste north go to grab Grime masked Celeste and try to unmask her when all of a sudden they get swarmed by Jack and Jake Jeckel, Eric Weaver, Jacob Johnson, Rory, and Javi.

The jeckel’s grab Halo as Javi orders the rest to focus on Halo and everyone else leaving Javi and SCU Underground Champion Celeste North to have a stare down.

Team Canada makes their way to the scene as Earl looks on. Javi calls off Grime Wrestlers. We see the SCU stars get behind Celeste North as the GRIME wrestlers get behind Javi.

Javier: You lucky Angel of Filth isn't her or she take care of you for me.

Celeste: Sucks for you then.

Javier: Why is that homez?

Celeste: Because Earl Lockyer is here to take care of you.

Earl kicks Javi then grabs his head for a DDT. Earl gets up and backs off as GRIME comes towards him. Javi orders them back.

Javier: Stand down!

Eric helps Javi up.

Javier: I don’t need your help homez, I eat DDT for breakfast, just ask your sister vato!

Eric backs off of Javi.

Javier: So it’s like that homez, can’t talk things out? Not everything needs to end with GRIME kicking your asses vato!

Dahlia: Drop him again.

Earl: No, forget having a brawl, that’s what they want.

Javier: Don’t be scared homez!

Earl: You don’t be scared, you like hardcore? You don’t think some of us havne’t lived that hardcore life?

Javier: What you got in mind, vato?

Earl: Prepare yourself, June 7th, Into The Void IX. You and me one on one.

Javier: Not very hardcore homez!

Earl: Not hardcore, A Canadain classic, the hardcore of all hardcore matches. The Cage of Death match!

Javi looks at his GRIME members impressed. Winter goes to Earl.

Winter: Earl, I know you can take him but that’s not a match for someone like Javi. He’s not that level of a fighter. You’re going to really hurt him. Or worse, something wrong happens and you get hurt.

Tatsu: Earl-san, Winter is right… But Javi is a Bitches! So you treat Javi as one. Kick his ass!

Earl: Sorry Winter, I’m with Tatsu on this one.

Javier: You should listen to Winter, she’s the smart one.

Winter walks over to Javi and puts her arm around him.

Winter: Hey vato, so em, like I wasn’t talking to you homez so like you don’t don’t get to talk unless this bitch says so. You see, unlike everyone else in SCU, I’ll be your friend and then kick you in the dick when I’m ready. You won’t see it coming. But when it comes, you get two as Tatsu’s tiny foot will come around to kick you little ball sack. I know I made myself clear.

Javier: Anytime you and Tatsu want to get Hardcore, you let this vato know… Eh!

Winter: Ya, bud, fucken yeah we would eh.

Winter lets go of Javi and heads back to Earl.

Javier: Okay homez, you want me to end your career then so be it homez! Into The Void it is vato!



We go backstage to see GRIME’s own former Red, Andrey Azarov, standing outside of the GM, Gianni Di Luca’s, office with some papers in his hands.  He looks them over when Dev Khatri walks up to him with a microphone in hand.  He seems excited as he approaches the Siberian Cyclone.

Dev:  Andrey, please tell me that the rumors are true.  Have you just signed a contract with Sin City Underground?

Andrey puts the papers close to his chest when he looks around.  Seeing the cameras, and the microphone in Dev’s hand, he lets go of a deep breath and he loses a bit of color.

Andrey:  No, it is not true.  I have signed nothing at time of now.

Dev:  Then… why is there an SCU contract in your hands right now?  Come on man, I need a big break right now. Social distancing is just killing the interview game right now. I get like one a week, and same with Marissa. And Gemma hasn’t had an interview in like a month. But, that’s not unusual while she’s running around with Team Canada.

Andrey puts the papers down on an equipment box and turns right toward Dev.  He does not look pleased right now.  He takes a step closer to intimidate Dev and it works.

Andrey:  You should mind own business, Dev.

Andrey says Dev’s name very vehemently.

Andrey:  No need for talking about Gemma and Marissa in now times.  They matter none to me.  If you must know, I am considering of my options.  I get taste of SCU Combat Division at Blaze of Glory. In my first fighting style of boxing which I became famous from. I fight Stewart Mason and is very close. Somehow Stewart beats world class boxer in boxing match. Is more embarrass than losing a hundred matches of wrestling.

Dev:  Yeah, I can see where that’s very embarrassing for you.

Andrey turns his attention back again to Dev and glares at him with a deadly glare.  Dev cringes back some more.

Andrey:  No need for rubbing in, Dev.  It’s understood by all. And Erik Staggs thinks is okay to rub this in for one week. It makes me think that fighting for SCU gives Andrey more chance at Combat Championship. It gives chance to fight for many championship too, like Underground, Television, Pride Tag Team, Hardcore Tag Team.

Dev:  Funny you should bring up tag team divisions. Does this mean your wife, Esther, is considering the jump as well?

Andrey chuckles now.  He rubs the back of his head and then looks back to Dev, less angry, and more nervous now.

Andrey:  Nyet. She was not to know about this yet. No one was. So thank you for that.  I wanted to listen to offer from Gianni, which is low. Apparently SCU does not like GRIME members who think of switching sides. I make less money if I come to SCU.  I get hated by both sides and become target to all. Andrey Azarov likes challenges so no worried of this now. SCU offers more title opportunity for everyone than GRIME does. Bigger roster to fight. GRIME offers more support of each other. More working together for goals to reach together. Comradery is there and is not for SCU.  GRIME is more fun. SCU is more opportunity. GRIME is more guarantee of money. Much to think about. And I wish to think of this in private.

Without allowing the interview to go on any further, Andrey starts to walk off.  That’s when Sister Esther walks into the shot.  She has tears welled up in her eyes as they begin to silently argue.  With one calm exchange from Andrey, Esther screeches and begins slapping Andrey.  His face, his shoulders and arms, even a chop at his bare chest.

Esther:  How could you?  You rat bastard!  How could you ever consider something like this?  Especially without talking to me?  Because I would have told you to get your fucking priorities straight! You big dumb piece of dogshit!

Andrey:  Dorogoy, please listen and understand my words.

Esther:  No!  Maybe you should go over to SCU. You belong over there with all of the other idiots and self-centered, self-righteous little bitches.  Find another bed to sleep in tonight, Andrey.

With that, Esther walks backward down the hallway before turning a corner, disappearing from his line of sight, and leaving him to pick up his papers.  As he walks away, Dev tries to silence a big “yeeeeeeeeee” of excitement at the big scoop he’s just gotten.



Vs

Underground Championship
O’Malley Vs Mark Cross

Darlyn:  The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the SCU Underground Championship!

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: 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.

Darlyn: Next, from Canterbury, England, standing at 6’1” and weighing in at 225lb, he is your SCU Underground Champion and 2020 Blast From the Past winner… 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.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Gena:  O’Malley charges across the ring at Cross, but Cross dodges the attempt. O’Malley grabs for Cross, but Cross breaks free immediately.  O’Malley does not let up as he kicks at Cross, taking his balance out of the equation.

Chad:  As Cross stumbles, O’Malley grabs onto his shoulders and kicks his other leg out.  He presses his knee to Cross’ back and stretches it out as Cross shouts out.  The referee asks if he gives up, but Cross shakes his head.

Gena: O’Malley has his arms pulled back into a modified Surfboard Stretch.  As Cross starts to deviate from the positioning, O’Malley kicks the small of his back a few times and locks it back in, much to the approval of Darcy on the outside.

Chad:  Cross shouts out in pain as O’Malley seems to be delighting in it.  O’Malley holds on tightly, digging his knee into Cross’ back.  However, after a moment of this, O’Malley seems to get bored of it.

Gena:  He shoves Cross down to the mat.  He steps across Cross’ back once.  He turns around and does it again, except he stands on Cross’ back and begins bouncing up and down before he jumps up to stomp down!

Chad:  Cross is able to roll out of the way as O’Malley’s feet connect with the mat.  Cross holds onto his back as he gets up to his feet.  He rolls his shoulders as O’Malley begins pacing, rubbing at his nose as he calculates.

Gena:  O’Malley goes to grab for Cross again, but on the defense, Cross slaps the hand away.  He then spins behind O’Malley and grabs onto his arm and pulls him in for a Release German Suplex.

Chad:  Cross is struggling, and O’Malley is already coming back to his feet.  Cross bounces off the ropes and catches O’Malley with a Spear.  He drops down on top of O’Malley and hooks the leg!

One!
Kickout!

Gena:  O’Malley is refusing to give in that easily.  Cross pulls him back up to his feet.  He sends him into the ropes, and goes for a Clothesline, but O’Malley ducks under it.  As he comes off of the ropes, he hits a Feint Roundhouse Kick into a Legsweep.

Chad:  His fellow GO Gym teammates are cheering for him after that one, but the rest of the crowd boos.  O’Malley gets on Cross’ back and wraps his legs up.  He grabs onto Cross’ arms and leans back into a Bow and Arrow Stretch.

Gena:  This strategy of really working Cross’ back seems rather effective right now.  Cross is in agony right now, and O’Malley is making sure to keep putting on the pressure.  The referee asks Cross if he gives up, but Cross shakes his head.

Chad:  Darcy is on the outside of the ring, goading on Mark Cross.  O’Malley continues to apply the pressure, laughing at the misery of the champion.  Cross is able to unhook his legs, and he bridges back into a pin against O’Malley’s shoulders!

One!
Two!
Three!NO!KICKOUT!

Gena:  Darcy is breathing a sigh of relief as O’Malley gets out from under Cross.  He moves over to the corner and glares at Cross, who might have saved the match, but his back doesn’t seem to be enjoying this evening.

Chad:  Cross is able to get up to his feet, resting in one corner as he and O’Malley trade glares.  O’Malley motions around his waist as Cross visibly laughs at this.  He nudges his head toward the timekeepers table and tells O’Malley to read the nameplate.

Gena:  As O’Malley darts over at Cross, Cross moves out of the way.  He takes a few steps back and waits for the referee to move out of the way before charging… or trying to charge… at O’Malley, but Darcy has hold of his leg.

Chad:  Cross turns around, and O’Malley charges up from behind with a rollup pin!

One!
Two!
Kickout!

Gena:  O’Malley slams the mat and holds up three fingers as Dylan Roberts holds up two.  O’Malley gets in his face, but Dylan is not having it as he shoves O’Malley right out of his face.  As O’Malley stumbles back, Cross jumps to his feet and kicks him in the back!

Chad:  As O’Malley turns around, Cross catches him off guard with Ketteiteki Desaki (Tiger Driver ‘91)!  He hooks the leg as Darcy tries to find a way to break up the pin, but she can’t!  

One!
Two!
Three!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Darlyn:  Here is your winner and STILL SCU Underground Champion… Mark “The Dragon” Cross!!!

Cross slides out of the ring as “Never Again” plays over the speakers.  He wastes no time in going to grab his Underground Championship and exiting the ring as Darcy tries to revive O’Malley. He finally comes to and sees Cross going through the curtains, and he begins losing it. He stomps around the ring, shaking the ropes until Darcy gets him to calm down enough to exit the ring.



We go backstage to see Ruby, Indigo, Jade, Grey, Celeste and Fuschia. The GRIME Masked Members surround the Combat Champion Halo Annis. Halo looks around looking at her situation.

Halo: Six on one...y’all didn’t know how many of y’all it would take to whoopy my ass… but y’all figured this is how many y’all would use, eh?

Halo cracks a smile.

Halo: Let’s see who wants to go to heaven and who’s already doin’ time in hell… y’all know, even if you rush me, even if y’all get me… I’m takin the first contestants with me… so who wants to be number one… and who wants to be number two?

Celeste steps first, Halo lets out a quick left dropping Celeste, Jade steps in and eats a right. Indigo steps in… Halo unstraps her title and tosses it towards Indigo’s face. Indigo steps back as she blocks her face. Grey steps forward as Halo jumps up and nails a jump kick that drops Grey. Ruby grabs Halo with one hand on her throat and lifts her up in the air with ease.

Halo tries to kick Ruby but Fuschia grabs on to her legs. Celeste and Jade get up and hold on to Halo’s arms. Ruby lets go of Halo. Halo gets to her feet as she tries to break free. Indigo grabs the Combat title and hands it to Grey.

Grey takes the Combat title and nails Halo in the face with it. Halo spits in the face of Grey. Grey smashes the title on Halo’s face a second time. The members let go of Halo as she just drops to the floor. They do so as they see the Kawaii Dragons nail Ruby with a double nunchuck hit to her back. Ruby goes down.

Tatsu swings at Grey which she blocks with the Combat title. Winter nails Fuschia in the chest with her nunchuck. Indigo, Celeste, Jade and Grey go towards the Kawaii Dragons with Grey leading the way using the title to block the nunchucks.

Ruby gets up to join but gets hit from behind with a Kendo stick by Melissa Ruin. Debbi and Stacy Ruin are seen joining in on the brawl as they grab and tie up with Jade and Fuschia.

Indigo goes flying to the wall as we see Jenifer Lacroix laying a running jump kick. SCU Underground Champion Celeste North helps Halo back to her feet. Helena Jeckel appears and grabs Winter from behind as Esther joins in and grabs Tatsu. Halo comes about, she and Celeste north go to grab Grime masked Celeste and try to unmask her when all of a sudden they get swarmed by Jack and Jake Jeckel, Eric Weaver, Jacob Johnson, Rory, and Javi.

The jeckel’s grab Halo as Javi orders the rest to focus on Halo and everyone else leaving Javi and SCU Underground Champion Celeste North to have a stare down.

Team Canada makes their way to the scene as Earl looks on. Javi calls off Grime Wrestlers. We see the SCU stars get behind Celeste North as the GRIME wrestlers get behind Javi.

Javier: You lucky Angel of Filth isn't her or she take care of you for me.

Celeste: Sucks for you then.

Javier: Why is that homez?

Celeste: Because Earl Lockyer is here to take care of you.

Earl kicks Javi then grabs his head for a DDT. Earl gets up and backs off as GRIME comes towards him. Javi orders them back.

Javier: Stand down!

Eric helps Javi up.

Javier: I don’t need your help homez, I eat DDT for breakfast, just ask your sister vato!

Eric backs off of Javi.

Javier: So it’s like that homez, can’t talk things out? Not everything needs to end with GRIME kicking your asses vato!

Dahlia: Drop him again.

Earl: No, forget having a brawl, that’s what they want.

Javier: Don’t be scared homez!

Earl: You don’t be scared, you like hardcore? You don’t think some of us havne’t lived that hardcore life?

Javier: What you got in mind, vato?

Earl: Prepare yourself, June 7th, Into The Void IX. You and me one on one.

Javier: Not very hardcore homez!

Earl: Not hardcore, A Canadain classic, the hardcore of all hardcore matches. The Cage of Death match!

Javi looks at his GRIME members impressed. Winter goes to Earl.

Winter: Earl, I know you can take him but that’s not a match for someone like Javi. He’s not that level of a fighter. You’re going to really hurt him. Or worse, something wrong happens and you get hurt.

Tatsu: Earl-san, Winter is right… But Javi is a Bitches! So you treat Javi as one. Kick his ass!

Earl: Sorry Winter, I’m with Tatsu on this one.

Javier: You should listen to Winter, she’s the smart one.

Winter walks over to Javi and puts her arm around him.

Winter: Hey vato, so em, like I wasn’t talking to you homez so like you don’t don’t get to talk unless this bitch says so. You see, unlike everyone else in SCU, I’ll be your friend and then kick you in the dick when I’m ready. You won’t see it coming. But when it comes, you get two as Tatsu’s tiny foot will come around to kick you little ball sack. I know I made myself clear.

Javier: Anytime you and Tatsu want to get Hardcore, you let this vato know… Eh!

Winter: Ja, bud, fucken yeah we would eh.

Winter lets go of Javi and heads back to Earl.

Javier: Okay homez, you want me to end your career then so be it homez! Into The Void it is vato!



The camera opens up “backstage” near the locker rooms. No one is seen on camera as of yet but loud angry growls are heard, followed by things knocking over. As the camera soon pans back, a very angry O’Malley and Darcy are seen. Darcy doesn’t look too happy either, but she’s working on trying to calm O’Malley down, but he’s furious. He’s about to punch the wall, but Darcy grabs his face and forces him to look her in her eyes.

Darcy: Calm! Down! I know you’re upset, my love. I’m upset, too, but losing your temper will do you no good!

O’Malley closes his eyes and takes in a few deep breaths. He starts to calm down and Darcy smiles. But her smile soon fades as she looks behind O’Malley and sees Marissa Henry walking up to them.

Darcy: Oh, lovely. I should have expected one of you to start sniffing out an interview. Your presence here is not wanted, Ms. Henry.

Marissa: It never is. But it doesn’t erase the fact that I’m just doing my job. I’d ask how the two of you are feeling right now—

Darcy holds up a hand, silencing Marissa. She drops her hands from O’Malley’s face and gives Marissa her full attention.

Darcy: But it’s quite obvious, yes? O’Malley was cheated out there. He should be the new Underground Champion, yet here we are. Dealing with an unfair loss.

Marissa: Unfair? How so?

Darcy closes her eyes and lets out an annoyed sigh. O’Malley has his fists clenched, but Marissa doesn’t seem to notice.

Darcy: How so?! Were you not all watching the same match?! That referee counted way too fast and of course everyone’s beloved Mark Cross retained. It was fixed. That referee cheated O’Malley out of the win and there’s going to be hell to pay for it. We promise you that.

Marissa: Fast count? I don’t know what you saw but there was no fast count. That referee was one hundred percent impartial.

Darcy snarls and shakes her head. O’Malley’s temper is growing again, but he keeps his cool.

Darcy: Blind. You’re all blind! One way or another, O’Malley is going to get his chance again, and he’ll win it next time. Mark Cross may be making waves in SCU and SCW, but O’Malley is about to make even bigger waves. That is a guarantee. Now, this interview is over. Go away.

Marissa: But—

Darcy: LEAVE! NOW!

Marissa holds her hands up defensively and backs away. Darcy hears O’Malley begin to breathe heavily again and she turns around to once again calm him down. She looks away briefly to glare at Marissa as she walks away.



The Joke’s on You begins to play as Vixen begins to walk to the ring where she slowly climbs the ringsteps and slides between the ropes where she is joined by a technician who slips a microphone into her.  She is surrounded by masked GRIME wrestlers as she looks directly into the camera.

Vixen:  Here I stand as the WORLD Nightmare champion.  I bet you never saw it coming did you?  No one could even imagine that the woman behind the Staggs Dungeon could have done what she did at Blaze of Glory.  

Vixen pauses for a moment to chuckle softly.

Vixen:  Everyone saw me as the trainer, no one saw me as someone that would take to moonlighting as Crimson to grasp the power and bring it to G.R.I.M.E.  Do you realize that I helped train these people and it started to eat at me seeing the way that SCU took but never gave us anything.  We fought for SCU and they let us down.  So we found something new to fight for.  Erik Staggs is giving us a new opportunity and when it came down to it, I saw his vision and I knew that he was right and so here I am.

Vixen spreads her arms wide, the dark jacket she has on opening to reveal once more her belt.  Bringing the microphone to her lips, she continues to address the half empty gym.

Vixen:  Now I know this must have been one hell of a surprise and trust me when I tell you, my heart beat a little faster when I stepped out under the mask.  Then I got my opportunity when Angel of Filth decided to put her belt up against me.  When that happened, and I walked to that ring listening to the music play...I have to admit, my adrenaline spiked ever so little.  Then when this title fell into my lap I knew…

Vixen stops and looks up slightly as a smirk crosses her features.  She once more levels a look at the camera.

Vixen:  I knew that I couldn’t wear this title as Crimson.  No, this title deserved to carry my name...This title deserved to be worn by Vixen Staggs and now it has a champion worthy of it.  And if you believe this was a fluke, think again.  Just like a general on a battlefield, I strategized and victory was, is and always will be mine.  So, SCU...the Joke’s on you.

Tossing the microphone to the tech, Vixen climbs a turnbuckle to pose to the crowd before jumping to the mat.  She moves towards the ringsteps and when Vixen leans through the ropes, she is immediately stopped by the sound of…

”GET READY FOR THE SMACKDOWN!!!”

She almost looks as if she’s seen a ghost as the crowd explodes into cheers as “Smackdown” by Thousand Foot Krutch plays over the speakers.  She leans back inside of the ring as her husband, Spike Staggs comes out onto the stage.  He just stares at his wife, stunned for a minute.  He then shakes his head as he starts walking toward the ring.  The Sin City crowd is shocked and excited as he approaches the ring and climbs onto the apron.  Vixen takes a step back to allow him inside of the ring, but he just shakes his head.  A stagehand gives him a microphone and he just stands there, silent as his music dies out.  He and Vixen just share a stare for what seems like a solid minute until Spike lifts the microphone to his mouth.

Spike:  Why?

Vixen is about to speak into her microphone, but Spike holds a hand up, requesting his moment to speak.

Spike:  How?  How could you, ma petite?

Vixen:  Why are you acting so surprised? We have been training GRIME members in our gym for almost a year now.

Spike tilts his head to the side with some confusion to her reaction.

Spike:  We have been training future stars in our gym.  GRIME and otherwise.  That’s business, sweetheart.  This?  This is… is… betrayal.  You hid this from me, your husband, for… this entire time?

Vixen extends a hand out to Spike, who reluctantly accepts it.  She brings him in closer as she looks up into his eyes, everything in her stare is begging for forgiveness.

Vixen:  Yes, and if I could take it back, trust me when I say that I… I wouldn’t. I would do it a thousand times over. And I won’t apologize for doing what no other Sin City legend would dare do by adding another layer to my career.  Spike my love...you taught me too well.  You taught me that you need to take what you want...you make your own opportunities.  

She reaches up and pat’s Spike on the cheek before taking a few steps back, showing off the World Nightmare Championship around her waist.  Spike looks almost sickened by the sight of the former Double Down belt, defiled in the biggest form of disrespect to SCU to date.

Spike:  I hope that it has been worth the mess this has caused and will cause so long as you are running with this pack of ingrates and degenerates.  Because of this, I have my daughter-in-law on Twitter, saying that she doesn’t want our grandson coming around any longer.  The grandson whose last birthday party was ruined by… you!

Spike’s face twists into anger.  Vixen licks at her lips, swallowing in nervousness as she steps back even further as Spike enters the ring now.  He points directly at Vixen as he begins backing her into a corner.

Spike:  You have impacted our family through your reckless actions.  And all you can do is shrug your damn shoulders and act cute about it.

Vixen: I am not acting.  This, mon amour, is business and as you know, I take business very seriously.

Spike bites onto his bottom lip as he gets within a foot of Vixen, who has leaned back comfortably into the turnbuckle, lifting a knee up to keep her husband just far enough away to watch the twisted expressions on his face.

Spike:  As your best friend, your husband, your confidant, you at least owe me an explanation.  Forget about everybody else here. Talk to me.

Vixen: Erik made an offer that I just couldn’t refuse. He gave me the opportunity to stop the downward spiral of the Staggs family Legacy.  Something you, your son, your brothers, your daughter-in-law failed to do.  Instead of bitching about it, you should be thanking me for putting the pants on and doing what needed to be done.  

Vixen reaches up and brushes her hand against Spike’s cheek, insulting his manhood in the process.  She laughs in his face, making his face go red.  She leans under his arm as the crowd boos louder and louder.  Vixen holds her arms out as she backs up against the masked members of GRIME.  Spike stands there for a minute, just eyeballing Vixen until she slowly lowers her arms.  Yellow charges past her and right at Spike as Spike drops him with a hard right.  Maroon comes after him next, and Spike lifts him up into a Back Body Drop to the outside of the ring to the apron.  Grey catches Spike and punches him right in the groin, dropping him as Maroon reaches inside and clubs on Spike, kicking at him as Black, Orange, Green, Fuschia, Sea Green, Yellow, and Cyan begin stomping the shit out of him.  Vixen just takes a few steps back, a hesitation in each step as she fights the urge to rush to Spike’s aid before she turns her back on the action and exits the ring.  The beatdown continues until SCU security files out to break it up, thinning out the attack, but the damage has been done as Spike is laid out on the mat.



The scene opens up backstage at Underground where we see one half of the new Pride Tag Team Champions Ariana Angelos standing by with Dev.

Dev: We’ve had a great night of action so far but right now, my guest at this time is the newest and youngest Pride Tag Team Champion after Team Go won the titles at Blaze of Glory last Sunday, “The Greek Angel” Ariana Angelos.

Ariana: Thanks Dev, still so surreal that I’m holding this title whilst I’m still in my rookie year!

Dev: It’s clear that Gabriel and Odette have taught you well, how did they react to Team Go’s title win?

Ariana: How do you think? My phone had been blowing up with messages and calls from my fellow trainees and trainers alike! Off course, Gabriel and Odette where the first ones to call me as soon as I got back to the hotel and they were so proud of me!

Dev: If there anyone on the SCU roster you think could take those titles………

Veronica: Well look at what the cat dragged in miss I want Veronica Taylor's attention so bad Ariloser. How are you? Well it looks like you and the wannabe Hollywood did win those Pride tag team belts that's so cute....NOT!

Veronica does the gag motion with her finger going to her mouth. As she then eyeballed Dev with a glare before returning her gaze back to Ariana.

Veronica: But enough about that tonight I end the undefeated streak of Miss French bulldog face Jennifer Lacroix you see doll I am a former Underground champion something she and you have never and will never have.

Ariana: Well, I would say talent but I’ve more than proven myself in the ring since I made my debut last October, including a win over you!

Ariana says as she pokes Veronica in the chest.

Ariana: But if you are talking about the Underground Championship, every time I get in the ring I improve even against a no talent hack like you and it’s only a matter of time before I win the Underground Championship because far as I see it, I have something that no amount of money can ever buy.

Ariana adds as she adjusts the title over her shoulder.

Ariana: Talent, a title and the will to face anyone and everyone in that ring! Encase you forgot Vero, I beat you once and I can certainly do it again! Name one thing that you have that I don’t, go ahead, I dare you!

Veronica: One I am far more fashionable two I am not a friends with the wannabe Hollywood. Who both wish you could be me and don't blame you have my modeling career, my looks, my talent, and fame? Yu can sit there and say I am not talented but with all the belts I have won we know now you're not the brightest.

Veronica flips her hair in a smug fashion.

Veronica: And you win the Underground title? You're lucky you're even allowed in my presence honestly. You get one fluke win then expect a title shot? That’s to how it works uggo.

Ariana: Really? Uggo? That’s the best insult you’ve got. Do me a favor and take your plastic filled face elsewhere!

Ariana adds as she starts to walk off.

Ariana: And don’t get me started on your title reigns, I grew up watching the Bombshell division and the only titles you ever won fairly was the Roulette Title.

Ariana says as she turns around.

Veronica: Oh, right, you were watching SCW behind your parents’ back, maybe they were right to try to stop you from getting into wrestling!

Ari stops in her tracks and slowly turns around.

Ariana: What the fuck did you just say?!

Veronica: Oh wow, little Ari used a swear word, I’m so scared! What are you going to do? Go crying to mommy and daddy? Oh, that’s right, they disowned you! And they were right to………

Ari spins around and marches right up to Veronica before punching her right in the face! It’s not immediately obvious but as security pours in to separate them blood starts to flow from Veronica’s battered nose.

Veronica: YOU LITTLE BITCH! YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS!

Ariana: BRING MY PARENTS UP AGAIN AND I’LL DO WORSE!

Ariana screams through the tears that are pouring down her face as security drag the two women away.



Vs Vs
Vs

Main Event
Golden Briefcase Ladder match
Angel Kash vs Alexis Staggs vs Shannon Middlebrooks vs Mother Mavis


Darlyn: The following contest is a Golden Briefcase Ladder Match!

The fans begin to boo loudly as "Superficial" 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 Leroy with a stern look on his face. After a few moments, Todd walks out from behind him, looking nervous. As he claps within a few seconds in arrogant and exaggerated fashion, Angel Kash herself walks out as the fans boo loudly.

Darlyn: And next, from The Hamptons, NY, standing at 5’9” and weighing in at 125lb, she is “The Trillion Dollar Princess”... Angel Kaaaaaaaaaaaashhhhhhhhhh!!!

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

Angel blows an arrogant kiss to the fans before doing a series of arrogant poses at the top of the ramp. She then says something to Todd and Leroy as they first go ahead, before the arrogant rich blonde bombshell does an arrogant supermodel like strut down to the ring, taunting the fans as she walks by them, 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 Leroy, holding her hand from the outside, as Todd is standing in front of her on the ring apron. Angel then points down as he holds the ropes for her; 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.

"Unbreakable" by Fireflight starts to play in the sound system and a video montage of some of Alexis Edwards 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 her music plays, and the crowd now cheers her on.

Darlyn: On her way to the ring, from Las Vegas, NV standing at 5'5" and weighing in at 120lb, she is... Alexis Staggs!!!

She looks around the crowd and smiles before she starts making her way to the ring, high fiving and slapping hands along the way. Once to the ring she slides in under the bottom rope and jumps back to her feet. She 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. She stares back towards the entrance as she waits for her opponent to enter.

Light brown lights suddenly fill the arena as "Indian Summer" starts playing through the speakers. Two women step through the curtain as the crowd doesn't know what to do. The two women stand on the stage as they look side to side.

Darlyn: being accompanied by Evelyn Middlebrooks, from Dothan, Alabama, representing The New Foundation.....Shannon Middlebrooks!!!

Shannon smirks before marching down the ramp. She slides into the ring, steps to the middle of the ropes and leans over them. She then positions herself in the corner as Evelyn is standing beside her.

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 her way to the ring from Tulsa, Oklahoma she is 5'10" and weighed in this morning at 145lb. Representing The Church of The Good Shepherds she is Mother Mavis Shepherd!

And the boos become louder. Mavis walks out onto the stage, folding her hands in front of her, making sure to show off the cross hanging from her neck. She looks around the crowd, her eyes narrow and piercing. She keeps her hands folded as she walks down the aisle. At the end, she walks up to the apron and climbs up onto it. She raises her hands to the air as the white light shines down on her. For a second she smiles and then she lowers her hat to the apron. She steps inside of the ring and walks back and forth while she waits for the match to start.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Chad:  Mavis and Shannon lock up at the far side of the ring, leaving Alexis and Angel Kash staring at one another.  Angel shakes her head as Alexis nods hers.  Alexis goes after Angel, but Angel ducks out of the ring.

Gena:  Alexis lets her run, and as she is about to grab onto the ladder, she jumps out through the ropes and lands right in front of Angel, blocking her.  Angel backs up a few paces as Alexis begins chasing after her.

Gena:  Mavis brings Shannon over with a Snap Suplex and then lifts Shannon right back up and flings her into the corner.  She comes back at Shannon with an elbow to the face and then Bulldog’s her to the canvas.

Chad:  Meanwhile, Alexis and Angel go round and round the ring.  Angel slides inside of the ring, coming between Mavis and Shannon.  Mavis mouths a few words to Angel who makes some comment about her crow’s feet.

Gena:  Angel backs up a few paces until she backs right up into Shannon, who wraps her arms around Angel’s neck and brings her over with a Suplex, sliding around to lock on a Rear Naked choke.

Chad:  Mavis smirks, but gets whipped around by Alexis, who sends a punch right to her face.  She holds onto her cheek, and then turns back to Alexis and gives a punch just as powerful, stunning Alexis.  She almost can’t believe it.

Gena:  Angel tries to get out of the hold from the former SCU Combat Champion, but there’s no rope breaks, and Shannon knows how to keep a hold on strong.  Angel even tries tapping out, but that doesn’t do a damn thing in this match type.

Chad:  Alexis turns and slaps Mavis across the face, and Mavis slaps her right back.  Alexis grabs onto her hair, and Mavis returns the favor as they go from a brawl to a bitch fight in two seconds flat.

Gena:  Mavis and Alexis struggle against one another until Mavis’ size advantage comes into play.  She backs Alexis right up against the ropes and starts bending her over them, but Alexis fights it with everything she’s got.

Chad:  Shannon finally lets go, and Angel is passed out on the canvas.  Shannon walks up behind Mavis and begins clubbing her back.  This gives Alexis some relief as she is able to stay inside of the ring.

Gena:  Shannon turns Mavis around and the two begin throwing punches, but Shannon’s experience in MMA helps her to quickly gain the advantage.  She tries to give Mavis the same treatment with the Suplex into the Rear Naked Choke.

Chad:  But Mavis hits an elbow to the side of Shannon’s face and then turns around and kicks her in the gut.  She does a Piledriver to Shannon that leaves her clutching her neck.  She looks satisfied with herself.

Gena:  As she turns her attention back to Alexis, she gets a Superkick to the face and she goes down.  Alexis looks at all three ladies down on the mat and she rolls to the outside to grab the ladder.

Chad:  As she brings it back toward the ring, she sees Shannon getting back to her feet.  She pushes the ladder in, tripping Shannon up.  As Shannon stumbles, she turns around and surprises Alexis by diving through the ropes with a Suicide Dive!

Gena:  Alexis and Shannon are out on the ground outside, trying to get it together to get back to their feet.  This gives Mavis enough time to recover.  She sets the ladder up in the center of the ring.

Chad:  She tries to get it directly under the golden briefcase, and once she does, she gets tossed to the outside, right on top of Alexis and Shannon by Angel.  Angel looks out of it, but second nature kicks in and she starts climbing the ladder.

Gena:  Angel gets halfway up before stopping to catch her breath.  She then continues on.  Once she is near the top, Mavis is back inside of the ring, shaking the ladder.  Angel tries her best to steady herself, but after passing out, she can only turn around and dive on top of Mavis!

Chad:  She and Mavis are out on the mat as Shannon gets to her feet.  She drags Alexis up and then rolls her inside of the ring.  She picks up a second ladder and puts it on the apron.  As she gets inside of the ring, she picks the ladder up and puts it on her shoulders.

Gena:  As Angel stumbles back to her feet, Shannon spins and knocks her with the ladder, hard.  She then sees Alexis get up, and she goes to hit her.  Alexis falls back without getting hit.  Angel brings Shannon back with the Kash Flow (Codebreaker)!

Chad:  Alexis gets up behind an arrogant Angel Kash, who is too busy celebrating the move, and she grabs Angel by the back of her top and flings her into the ladder.  Alexis watches Angel and the ladder crumble.

Gena:  However, she doesn’t see Mavis sneaking up behind her, rubbing her hands together.  She lifts Alexis up for the Salvation Slam (Glam Slam)!  This is gonna be over!

But no sooner than Gena says this, and interrupting the move, the lights go out and the tron goes blue.

”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 Quality Management.  SCU, a federation reborn. May God be with you all.”

Angel scoots back to a corner, using one of the ladders as a sort of shield to hide her identity.  Mavis stands at the head of the ring, puffing her chest out as the sirens go off.  Alexis stands next to her, giving her a hard pat on the shoulder to let her know she’s there to support.  Shannon is weakened, and stumbles to her feet, but she stand next to Mavis and Alexis as one by one, masked GRIME members begin rushing out.  Everyone from Green and Orange, to Fuschia, Black, Grey, Cyan, “Celeste”, “Orchid”, Maroon, Burnt Orange, Yellow, Light Blue, Macaroni and Cheese, Sea Green, Cadet Blue, Helena Jeckel, Sister Esther, Hitamashii, Jacob Johnson, Eric Weaver, Jerry Cann, Rory Rockefeller, Vixen, Lord Raab, Angel of Filth, Javier Gonzalez, and Samuel McPherson all surround the ring.  Helena and Mac pull Angel out from under the ladder, and they begin hammering away at her as Grey and Black join in.

Chad:  This match was one helluva battle, and this is the type of shit that pisses me off!  We won’t get to see a Briefcase winner!

Gena:  Mavis and Shannon circle the ring, punching members of GRIME off of the apron as they try to enter.  Alexis picks up the ladder and begins helping as she smashes Yellow and Rory in the face.

Chad:  Mavis knocks down Cadet Blue while Shannon grabs hold of Cyan, using them as a shield.  Alexis sets up the ladder and calls for Mavis.  They both climb up the ladder and turn to face the outside.  Alexis begins counting out loud.

Alex:  ONE! TWO! THREE!

Gena:  Mavis launches herself off, taking down “Celeste”, “Orchid”, Fuschia, and Sister Esther, while also compromising herself.  However, Vixen leads the charge inside of the ring, and Alexis jumps up a few steps of the ladder.

Chad:  Jerry Cann and Lord Raab pull the ladder down, but Alexis has hold of the briefcase!  She is holding on for dear life as she looks at the ring filling up with Filth, Javi, Weaver, Jacob, Hitamashii…  She swings by the briefcase, trying to pull herself up on the cable.

Gena:  Vixen takes the ladder back and begins swinging it at Alexis, hitting her in the back with it.  Alexis loses her grip as she come