We hear the dripping of water, though the scenery is covered in a dark abyss. We can hear the chattering of rats echoing through what sounds like some sort of tunnel. After a moment of this, we hear the screeching of a violin, and a yellow spotlight shines over Skag, who is leaned back almost horizontal to the ground, the bow of his violin held out to his right, and a hooded pet rat on his shoulder. The rat is standing up on its hind legs, sniffing around, and staring into the spotlight. Its eyes seem to glow in the light. Skag’s face appears to be unpainted at first, until he slowly turns his head to show the half skull paint on his face. He narrows his eyes before he arches his back, rolling unnaturally, yet fluidly, to a standing position. The rat moves to stay on his shoulder.
Skag: Hallo und wie gehtz! Welcommen to mein show, friends.
Skag pops his shoulders, making a cracking sound before shaking it out. He walks slowly toward the source of the light.
Skag: You love me! You really, really love me!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Skag cracks a half smirk on the right, skull painted portion of his face. He tucks the violin under his arm as he walks to a door. Upon opening it, he walks into the hallway of the venue. The cameras switch so as to face his front once more. It backs up as he walks forward, keeping pace.
Skag: Unlike mein tag team partner for the nocht, I am quite fond of The Jeckels. They are some of mein favorite playthings. And I theirs, no doubt.
Skag cackles.
Skag: The shadows are my playground. But tonight, what is done in darkness will be brought to the light. Violence, pain, torture, blood, lust. But the odd one out is mein tag team partner, Morganna. Impression is that she does not like mein freund, Helena. Tsk tsk tsk. Morganna? Why? Sweet, sweet Helena. A long time ally…
Skag shakes his head in disapproval before cocking his head to the side and staring into the camera, stopping dead in his tracks.
Skag: Are you scared, Morganna? Worried that I might not be a reliable partner before of mein friendship with The Jeckels? I bet your fear tastes wunderbar. And your sister once said you were single. Hehehehe! But fear not miezekatze! For, I inflict the best pain on those I am closest to. Mein freunds, The Jeckels, are one step away from Angel of Filth herself. I will tear off their fingers with mein bare teeth and pick their noses with them. I will rip their feet off and violate them in the most intimate of ways. I will beat their faces until their own mother does not recognize them. And I will indulge in a little pain as well.
Skag bites at his bottom lip, gripping his nipples and giving them a hard twist, with little more than a shudder as response. After relishing awkwardly in the moment for a bit, he returns his head to the normal position and continues to walk, his eyes trained on the curtains.
Skag: Mein point is, fraulein… this is best case scenario for you and I. Tonight, the Pride Tag Team Championships will leave around our waists, and we can find a dark corner to celebrate in. Or a bright corner. I am not known to be discreet.
Skag winks as he approaches the curtains. The speakers begin to play “Toxic (Promising Young Woman orchestra cover)” as Skag gets his violin prepared, and we cut to ringside.
Pride Tag Team Championships
The Jeckels (Helena & Jack) Vs Morganna & Skag
The men meet in the middle of the ring for the Test of Strength, and this goes very quickly in one direction as Jack quickly bends Skag backward. It ends when Jack gets Skag down to the ground for a one count. Jack showboats, flexing his muscles and mocking Skag, but Skag takes advantage of the early mistake and gains and maintains the advantage with a Belly-to-Back Suplex, followed by several reversals that turn into various suplexes. Jack is forced to tag out to Helena, and Skag tags in Morganna. Helena throws several kicks and punches, and they start to wear on Morganna after a moment. However, Morganna is able to catch one leg and falls back into a Release Suplex. Helena lands in the corner, upside down. Before she can crumble, Morgana hits a hard kick to Helena’s midsection. She rushes back, and as she turns to run, Helena has made it back to her feet, shrieking as she seems to have snapped. She gets hold of Morganna’s hair and whips her to the mat. She climbs on top and bashes Morganna’s head into the mat. The referee gives her warning to stop, but she keeps going. It takes Skag to rip Helena off by the hair to break it up. Skag is forced outside, and Morganna is able to hit a Modified STO. She goes down for the cover, but Skag has accidentally distracted the referee enough for Esther Azarov to enter the ring, cracking Morganna over the head with a chair, and then rolls back outside. Skag fights to get past the referee as Helena goes for the cover. Jack comes in and takes Skag down with a Spear into the corner. The referee counts. The Jeckels retain via pinfall. Esther quickly marches through the curtains as we survey the ringside area.
As Esther comes walking down the hallway, still worked up, Dev Khatri stops her. Esther scoffs and folds her arms over her chest.
Esther: What the fuck do you want?
Dev is taken aback by this at first. He stumbles on his words before finally spitting it out.
Dev: What the fuck was that? I mean… What just happened out there?
Esther rolls her eyes and then narrows them at Dev, scoffing.
Dev: “What the fuck was that?” Seriously, Dev. What the fuck did it look like? I smacked a bitch with a chair. Do you need your eyes checked, or something?
Dev shakes his head.
Dev: No. I saw what happened. What everybody is thinking right now is “why did that happen?” Would you care to share?
Esther: Look, Dev. I don’t owe you or anybody an explanation. But, since I’m trying to change my ways, and failing miserably at that, let me go ahead and give one anyway.
Esther uncrosses her arms and leans against the wall. She blows a bubble into the large wad of gum in her mouth.
Esther: I’m trying to be understanding. Morganna just stepped out of her sister’s shadow, finally. She gripped the tights in our second most recent encounter. I was pissed, but I got over it. Then, when her and Skag took on me and Andrey, she had to fucking cheat again. I couldn’t just let her get away with that shit without making a statement.
Dev: One that I’m sure she will hear ringing in her ears for the next few days.
Esther: Correction, bucko. Weeks. Because I’m not going to let up until that cheating bitch accepts a match against me at Into the Void XI. I will find her, and I will knock her out each and every time I run into her until she proves she can fight me fairly, and take a loss like a real woman.
Dev: You’re looking for a match at Into the Void?
Esther, again, rolls her eyes.
Esther: Um, yeah… Not like I have anything better to do. I got screwed out of my last few chances at going somewhere, and I’d like a little payback. But, that’s only if Morganna’s got the nuts to follow through.
And with that, Esther walks off. She is seen jumping into Andrey’s arms at the end of the hallway.
Backstage.
Marissa enters the Team Canada locker where Stewart is shirtless and shadow boxing, Marissa takes a deep breath, as Stewart turns and smiles at her.
Stewart: Oh, hey Marissa I didn’t see you there.
Marissa regains her composure.
Marissa: Tonight you face a familiar for in father Gerald, how does this familiarity help you prepare for tonight's match.
Stewart whips himself with a towel.
Stewart: It makes it easier to prepare for sure, Father Gerald is a decorated wrestler in Sin City Underground, tonight we’ll step into the ring again and the fans know they’ll get another great match.
Marissa: Thanks for your time.
Stewart: Always a pleasure Marissa
The scene opens backstage of the Mytilene Municipal Stadium, where we see Amy and Joshua talking as they warm up and stretch as they prepare for the tag team match later. As she turns away from Joshua she spots the camera on her and Joshua and she excuses herself and approaches.
Amy: 20th October 2019 High Stakes 9. This was the last time Joshua and I tagged together. Granted that we were unsuccessful in capturing the mixed tag team title, but we have years of experience in the ring and years of friendship and trust between us outside of the ring.
Amy smiles and nods at Joshua who responds back.
Amy: however, years of experience and friendship doesn’t mean so much, because a simply click of the fingers and your future opponents become serious threats. But the thing is the main threat in this match is me and Joshua. Joshua is currently 200+ days as champion. My first run was 100+ days and I am currently 30+ days… so it’s safe to say that Joshua and I are good bet.
But the thing is… while Joshua meets Rory Rockefeller – which Joshua will kick his ass. I will be up against Chelsea LeClair. Now Chelsea… I could hype you up like I did with Kelli Torres but look what happened there. Kelli the little bitch massively let me down and she wrestled but not to her standards and I won. Just like I won all of my other previous defences. Chelsea congratulations on becoming the number one contender for the GRIME championship… you had it quite easy in that match. Nobody was a major threat in that match except for you.
So you winning this match… you get to face me at Into the Void with the winner of this tag team match choosing the stipulation for the singles match. I am going to have to think long and hard what stipulation I would like.
So many choices… street fight, dog collar match, last woman standing etc… etc… as I said I have to think about it real hard…. But just remember Chelsea… I defend this title many times with different stipulations. I will be ready whatever is thrown at me.
But lets focus on tonight… Chelsea I like you and I think you can give me a run for my money. Push me and work me hard. I look forward to working with you but let me set things straight. We may get along but inside that ring you will not have a chance against me… not tonight and not come into the void.
Good luck Chelsea because you and Rory are going to need it.
Amy turns away from the camera and refocuses back on getting ready for the match. The scene fades out on the male and female GRIME championships.
Singles Match
Father Gerald Shepherd Vs Stewart Mason
Gerald and Stewart start things off by tying up in the middle of the ring, but Stewart soon knees Gerald in the stomach. Stewart whips Gerald into the ropes, and Gerald spins away from a Spinebuster attempt. He comes off the other ropes and catches Stewart with a Big Boot that puts him down. Gerald gets a two count. He picks Stewart up and sends him over with a Hip Toss. He tries again, but Stewart pushes Gerald’s head right into his knee. He hits a Hip Toss of his own. He then lifts Gerald up by the throat, looking for a Double Handed Chokeslam, but Gerald punches him a few times in the face, breaking free. He bounces off the ropes, nailing a Dropkick right to Stewart’s stomach. He goes off the ropes, looking for a Bicycle Kick, but Stewart catches his leg and does a Dragonscrew Takedown. He lifts Gerald up for a German Suplex. He latches on for a second one. As he goes for the third one, Gerald whips his elbow around right into Stewart’s face. He sets Stewart up for the Ray of Light (Diamond Cutter), but Stewart shoves him out of the way. He kicks Gerald in the gut and plants him with The Payout (Implant DDT). Stewart Mason wins via pinfall.
The scene cuts to the green room where Chelsea LeClair is standing by. For obvious reasons, as she prepares for her upcoming tag team match, she’s beaming with confidence after being able to win herself another shot at the GRIME World Championship. She cuts right to the chase as soon as she realizes the cameras are on her.
Chelsea: A few weeks back, I was very discouraged and I seemed to be on the brink of really going back into a dark place. After all, I felt completely unfulfilled following the whole Veronica Taylor bullshit and I had a shot at the GRIME World title that I didn’t win. It was incredibly disappointing to go through that even though I wasn’t the one that got pinned in that four way. So, I had to do whatever I had to do last week when I found out that I was going to get another crack at it and that’s exactly what I did! I proved exactly why I’m a fighter and not some overblown Cinderella that I had portrayed myself as for years. It was an amazing feeling knowing that things just could be turning for the better for me in Sin City Underground, finally. So, at Into the Void, I am going to have a second crack at the GRIME World Championship and this time around, I am absolutely NOT planning on falling short. I guess the first thing I should be saying to you directly, Amy, is that I’m NOT Kelli Torres!
I’m not someone that coasts, alright?
I’m not someone that just sits on her ass and does nothing. Yeah, the start of my run here in Sin City Underground was rough for me and it took me a while to get going, but when I get going, I’m hard to stop. I’m a two time world champion in my own right, so let me ask you something Amy. Do you think I am happy with being a two time world champion? I’m not. The fact of the matter is, the two world title reigns that I’ve had before have left me completely unfulfilled. My first world title reign that I’ve had in my career ended much too soon for me and the second reign that I had lasted longer, but it was in a downtrodden company where the company was, and still is, so horrible that it wasn’t really worth holding that title. I had a BUNCH of IDIOTS shading me for the dumbest garbage and it took a toll on me because it WASN’T the reign I wanted.
Well… I’m NOT a victim of that anymore…
This mixed tag team match is going to say a lot, honestly. We’re going to learn even more about each other once this thing is over. This is a match that I’ve got to have and it’s not just because of the right to pick the stipulation. It’s about that momentum. If my team doesn’t win this match tonight, then I’ve got an uphill battle going into our match and I cannot have that.
Chelsea takes a pause for a bit, with the expression on her face indicating that she’s just about through being the overlooked underdog that can’t seem to catch a break lately.
Chelsea: I’m not someone that you can just overlook and cast aside, Amy. I’m not just someone that you can just plaster on Twitter with a checkmark next to their name when you didn’t even pin them. I’ve got a fire that you can’t underestimate and should you do that, you’re going to get burned. Add on the fact that I AM a Myra Rivers protege on top of all that and… well… come Into the Void, you’re definitely going to be surprised in many different ways. But that’s then and this is now. I may not know too much about Rory Rockefeller, but even with that, I know I got the better partner by default. I mean, I’M not the one saddled with Blast from the Past disappointment Joshua Acquin dragging me down or anything. So best of luck to you tonight. Just know that at Into the Void, you are NOT going to gain any sort of advantage over me, whether it’s the stipulation or anything else. Consider tonight a preview of what’s coming, Amy… and what’s coming for you is definitely NOT something you should be looking forward to…
Chelsea heads out of the green room at this point, maintaining her determination as the scene cuts out.
Joshua is seen backstage with his GRIME championship.
Joshua: I have been GRIME champion for 281 days give or take a day and over 400 days total as champion due to the title unification. Amy has been a champion here and in SCW as well as a hall of famer. Her and I are very good friends and we have teamed together so we have the timing down as well as being able to read each other. We will be able to win our match as well as choose what stipulation will be for our title matches. I know I haven’t said it in a while but there is always a champion’s advantage.
Joshua points at the curtains as “Judas” begins playing, and he walks through them, and we go back to ringside.
GRIME Rules - GRIME Championships Stipulation Match (Non-title)
Joshua Acquin & Amy Santino Vs Rory Rockefeller & Chelsea LeClair
The match starts off with Chelsea and Amy. Amy and Chelsea lock up in the center of the ring. Amy hits a Chick Kick that causes Chelsea to stumble a bit. Amy goes for another Chick Kick, but Chelsea grabs her foot and nails a Dragon Screw. Amy hits an Elbow Drop on Chelsea while she is down. Amy gets up and goes for another Elbow Drop, Chelsea rolls out of the way! Both ladies get up. Amy goes for a right hook. Chelsea grabs Amy’s punch then hits a martial arts kick right to Amy’s armpit! Amy grabs her armpit trying to rub the sting out. Chelsea comes in. Amy tries to punch but can't! However, Amy kicks Chelsea in the chest, knocking her to the mat! Chelsea feels the sting as she goes to her corner to tag in Rory! Rory gets in the ring, Chelsea waves him over. Rory runs and spears Amy. Rory tackles Amy but holds her as he rams her to her corner! Joshua tags himself in. Joshua kicks Rory’s knee between the ropes, Amy pushes Rory off of her. Joshua jumps on the turnbuckle. Amy hits a side kick to the face of Rory! Rory goes down as Amy leaves the ring. Joshua jumps off the ropes and hits a double foot stomp to his chest! Joshua picks Rory up, Joshua puts him back in his team's corner. Joshua Irish Whips Rory to his corner as Joshua tags Amy back in. Rory hits the turnbuckle as Chelsea tags herself in! Amy runs at Chelsea who ducks a Clothesline attempt then plants Amy on the mat with a German Suplex! Two count. Joshua makes the save as he drags Chelsea by the heel off of Amy! The ref yells at Joshua as Rory sneaks in the ring and nails a Superman punch on Amy. Amy goes back down. Chelsea goes for another cover… Amy kicks out before two count… Chelsea starts nailing punching to Amy left and right! Rory is on the apron laughing it up as Chelsea goes ham on Amy with lefts and rights, Amy goes down. The ref grabs Chelsea and pulls her back. She pushes off the ref and runs to Amy’s corner and nails Joshua with a hard right! Chelsea tries to hit Joshua again but misses, Joshua gets in the ring, Chelsea kicks him in the nuts! Rory goes down as Chelsea kicks him in the face! Chelsea has gone mad! The ref yells at Chelsea who puts her arms in the air showing she is calm... Then runs at Amy, who tries to get to her feet. A Punt Kick attempt is thwarted when Amy moves out of the way and hammers chops to Chelsea. She nails a Shining Wizard and tags in Joshua. Chelsea tries to kick her legs as he grabs her ankle. She is able to make it over to Rory’s outstretched hand and she makes the tag! Joshua drops her foot, but Rory nails fist after fist, knee after knee. Chelsea spears Amy off the apron as they catfight on the outside. Rory nails a Bicycle Kick. He picks Joshua up, but Joshua tries for a low blow. Rory moves and rams his knee into Joshua’s nose! He is busted open! Rory scoops Joshua up for the On The Rocks (An Atomic Drop followed by a Double Undertook Piledriver)! He nails it and covers Joshua! Rory Rockefeller and Chelsea LeClair win via pinfall. Rory comes out to try to cool down the brawling between Amy and Chelsea so that he and Chelsea can celebrate their victory, while Amy goes to check on Joshua.
SCU Underground Championship Match w/Mz Holly Wood as Referee
Helluva Bottom Carter Vs Javier Gonzalez
Darlyn: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is for the Underground Championship! Already in the ring, your special guest referee… Mz Holly Wood!!!
Crowd: POP!
Holly waves to the crowd, her referee striped crop top, booty shorts, and visor hat set the tone for her evening as an official. She struts across the ring for a moment before the first fighter’s music hits.
Glee Cast Version of “I Know What Boys Like” begins to play and Carter steps through the curtains, holding an ankle length, sleeveless black robe closed in front of him. he then whips it open, revealing his ring attire of a printed belly t, booty shorts and thigh high boots. He holds one hand behind his head while running the other hand down his body while grinding his hips to the music.
Darlyn: From Seattle, Washington, weighing 176 pounds, he is the "Hardcore Bottom" -- Helluva Bottom Carter!
Carter drops the robe to the stage and runs toward the ring, slapping hands offered out to him all around the ringside area. He then hops up onto the ring apron in a split and slides beneath the bottom rope. He crawls seductively on all fours until he arrives in his corner. He pulls himself up and then lays across the top corner, awaiting the start of the match/his opponent's introduction.
“Way Down We Go” by KALEO begins playing on the speakers. Camera shifts to the side of the stage to see Javier Gonzalez stepping through the curtains. He has his arms raised in the air as he walks back and forth.
Darlyn: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand her partner… Coming to the ring from Albuquerque, NM, standing at 5’10” and weighing in at 190lb, he is… Javier… Gonzalez!!!
Javier charges down the rampway and slides inside of the ring. He walks to each corner, stepping up to the second rope as he stares across the crowd with no emotion. After completing all six sides, he stops and settles into his corner.
Holly walks over to Carter’s corner and takes the Underground Championship belt. She can’t help but put it against her waist and pose, giving a momentary staredown between her and Carter. She lightly pats Carter down and gives a thumbs up. She then walks over to Javi, taking her time patting him down, but more for her own enjoyment. She then reaches straight down his pants, causing his eyes to go wide. Holly gives a sly smirk… before pulling out a pair of brass knuckles. She tucks them into her top and wags a finger playfully at Javi. He glares at her and sighs, getting a pop from the audience. Holly steps back and then calls for the bell.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Gena: Javi and Carter get to the center of the ring. Words get exchanged between the two of them.
Chad: Javi points at the Underground Championship then pokes Carter on the chest as he keeps running his mouth. Carter starts smiling which angers Javi. Javi throws a left jab but Carter leans back to avoid the strike.
Chad: Carter tries to grab Javi but Javi ducks underneath then goes for a Pele Kick as Carter turns around. Carter gets nailed in the front of his head.
Gena: Carter stumbles back a few steps. Javi ties up with Carter, Javi sends Carter to the turnbuckle. Holly nods at this, even going as far as to clap for Javi, mouthing he’s gonna need a miracle.
Chad: Javi runs at Carter for a Spear but Carter moves out the way. Javi grabs onto the ropes to stop himself from hitting his shoulder with the ringpost. Carter runs in and Clotheslines Javi over the top ropes to the outside.
Gena: Holly steps back away from the ropes to allow Javi to re-enter the ring, being as gracious as she can after he verbally assaults her.
Chad: Javi slides in the ring. Carter goes for a European uppercut but Javi leans back a bit to avoid getting hit. Javi grabs Carter and swings his neck around for a spinning neckbreaker.
Gena: Javi hits the ropes as Carter gets to his feet… Then gets dropped with a perfect Dropkick from Javi. Javi lifts Carter up quickly, Javi goes for a Discus Clothesline but Carter blocks it then counters with a kick to the gut. Carter gets behind Javi and hits a Side Slam!
Chad: Carter gets up and picks Javi up, Carter gets behind Javi… Javi puts his arms over his right shoulder and grabs Carter’s head tossing him over with a Snapmare then kicks Carter from behind with a soccer kick!
Gena: Javi picks Carter up only to drop him with a Scoop Slam. Javi goes for an elbow drop but Carter rolls out the way!
Chad: Carter rolls to the outside, the champion takes a few seconds to shake hands with a few of the lumberjacks. Javi does a Kip Up then runs to the turnbuckle. Javi jumps on top and jumps off hitting Carter in the back with a Missile Dropkick!
Gena: Carter gets to his feet as does Javi. The two tie up with one hand and trade punches with the other hand! The trade a few blows before Javi gets the better of Carter and hits a solid Uppercut!
Chad: Javi goes for a Superkick but misses as Carter goes underneath it. Carter kicks him in the gut then gets behind Javi. Carter picks him up and drops him with a Back body Drop! Carter runs to the ropes and jumps off for a middle rope Moonsault! Carter goes for the cover!
One…
Tw-
Gena: Javi kicks out, Carter gets up and runs to the ropes. Carter bounces off and goes for a Body Splash, Javi gets his knees up to counter it. Carter goes down, Javi turns him around to go for the cover.
One…
Gena: Omasa and Merlot run inside the ring and instantly begin stomping on him. The crowd gives off a mixed reaction as Omasa shoves Holly off of her and continues the assault!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Darlyn: As a result of a disqualification, your winner… Javier Gonzalez… But, STILL Underground Champion… Helluva Bottom Carter!!!
Carter shrugs his shoulders with frustration written all over his face. He points at the assault on Javi, and he and Holly share some words. Carter, nostrils still flared, exits the ring with Holly as they go to the back, and security finally makes it down to ringside to break up the fight as we go off the air.
Tune next Saturday, May 7th, 2022 as Sin City Underground comes to you on WGN and the Sin City Network, filmed live in Lesbos, Greece!
