The show opens up inside of the crowded stands of Flagstaff, Arizona's Walkup Skydome with the fans standing and cheering, waving for the attention of the camera. They hold up their signs that show their support for their favorite SCW superstars and the chant is heard throughout the building;
Crowd: SCW! SCW! SCW!
The mood is in full swing as fireworks go off across the arena, causing the fans to rise and cheer even louder than before as the excitement builds to a fever pitch. Ring announcer Justin Decent stands in the ring, bare chested and dressed in a pair of lycra black slacks and white boots and a beaming smile on his face. He waves to the cheering crowd and brings the microphone up to address the crowd.
Justin: Hello everybody and welcome to the Walkup Skydome, right here in Flagstaff, Arizona!
The crowd on hand cheers with hearty enthusiasm at the mere mention of their hometown.
Justin: And more importantly, welcome to BLAZE OF GLORY XII!
Justin holds up the house microphone and the fans cheer with excitement.
Justin: Now without further ado, may I present to you our holiday hostess, Miss Amanda Hugginkiss!
The fans cheer and applaud as the music starts and Amanda walks out onto the stage dressed like Granny from the classic sitcom, the Beverly Hillbillies. The crowd laughs and applauds as she jets a hip this way and that at the start of the music and the opening performance for Blaze of Glory XII kicks off.
Amanda: I can wash out forty four pairs of socks and have 'em hangin' out on the line
I can starch and iron two dozens shirts 'fore you can count from one to nine
I can scoop up a great big dipper full of lard from the drippin's can
Throw it in the skillet, go out and do my shopping, be back before it melts in the pan
'Cause I'm a woman, W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again
I can rub and scrub till this old house is shinin' like a dime
Feed the baby, grease the car, and powder my face at the same time
Get all dressed up, go out and swing 'til four A.M. and then
Lay down at five, jump up at six, and start all over again
'Cause I'm a woman, W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again
If you come to me sickly you know I'm gonna make you well
If you come to me all hexed up you know I'm gonna break the spell
If you come to me hungry you know I'm gonna fill you full of grits
If it's lovin' you're likin, I'll kiss you and give you the shiverin' fits
'Cause I'm a woman, W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again
I got a twenty dollar gold piece says there ain't nothing I can't do
I can make a dress out of a feed bag and I can make a man out of you
'Cause I'm a woman A W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again
'Cause I'm a woman W-O-M-A-N, and that's all
Eat your heart out Zsa Zsa!
The crowd applauds and cheers for Amanda as she waves to one and all before vanishing behind the curtains to conclude her performance.
The camera then transitions to the ringside area where Belinda Simone and Jason Adams sit at the broadcasters booth as the fans behind them in front row wave toward the camera to get noticed for their fleeting second of fame.
Simone: Hello everyone and welcome to the Walkup Skydome as the Road To Blaze of Glory XII reaches its destination! I am Belinda Simone!
Adams: I'm Jason Adams! Thirteen matches, Bel! We got thirteen matches tonight!
Simone: Culminating in the first Bombshell Supercard Main Event since early 2023!
Adams: Thank you, Kayla and Julianna! Just throwing that out there!
Simone: And also tonight we have the official drawing for the 2024 Blast From the Past Memorial Tournament!
Adams: I just LOVE seeing the reactions of some of these pairings!
Simone: And tonight we open the night's action up in traditional championship fashion when the reigning Roulette Champion, "Unbreakable"Eddie Lyons defends against Mister Golden Briefcase himself - Rodrigo Afonso!
Adams: The loss to Kallie Reznik has haunted Harper Mason for weeks and tonight, Harper gets her wish for a return match against the bird she thinks showed her up!
Simone: It wouldn't be a SCW Supercard event if some chaos didn't take place and what better place than inside the ring in a Hardcore Rules match between the mysterious Entity and the hardcore veteran Justin Smith!
Adams: Bella Madison won the rights to challenge for the Bombshell Roulette title way back at My Bloody Valentine V and tonight she gets that chance against the champ, Bobbie Dahl!
Simone: A war begun two weeks ago between Kat Jones and Bea Barnhart over a simple accident and ended with Bea throwing scalding hot coffee in Kat's face. And now tonight the two women clash in mixed tag competition when Bea teams with her husband Bill against Kat and 'her princess" Helluva Bottom Carter!
Adams: Triple Threat match up next between two former champions in Ariana Angelos and Seleana Zdunich and Ms. Golden Briefcase, Georgie Robertson!
Simone: In what promises to be an epic encounter, former champion Krystal Wolfe faces off against one of the fastest rising stars in the Bombshell division, Erika Moore!
Adams: It's the Bombshells turn to star in Hardcore action with all rules thrown out when Mercedes Vargas goes up against Alexandra Calaway!
Simone: The SCW Universe chose multi-time champion and Hallof Fame inductee, Crystal Zdunich, to challenge Tempest tonight for the Bombshell Internet Championship and we will; find out if Crystal will thank them or condemn them for pitting her against the champ!
Adams: Miles Kasey has been on a tear as the Internet Champ but tonight he's got his toughest defense ever because he defends against his own person Achilles heel - Peter Vaughn of the Saviors!
Simone: The war between Ben Jordan and Alexander Raven reaches its conclusion tonight when they each bring their respective Bombshell partners into the fray as Ben teams with Samantha Marlowe and Raven with Luna Pasilno to square off in the first-ever mixed tag team Streetfight!
Adams: Goth has been waiting ever since February for this chance against Finn Whelan when Finn beat Goth in the Elite Eight tournament finals, and tonight those two face off in the rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship!
Simone: And in the first Bombshell Main Event since `23! The reigning World Champion Julianna DiMaria has decried the fact the women have not Main Evented a Supercard in so long and over the course of the past several weeks! She and one-half of the World Mixed Tag Team Champions Kayla Richards have given the powers that be every reason to rectify that and rectify it they did! Tonight! For all the marbles! Julianna DiMaria vs the Dreamkiller! Tune in to see all this and more on Sin City Wrestling Blaze of Glory XII!
It was time for the next scheduled contest of the night. "Tomorrow Never Comes" by Rancid plays over the sound system as Rodrigo comes down the ramp on his skateboard as he high-fives the fans along the way. He then stands on the ramp with his skateboard as the announcement comes with cheers coming from the crowd.
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen. The following contest is taking place in the SCW Roulette Division. It has been determined the championship will be defended in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match! Introducing first the challenger, from Lisbon, Portugal, he weighs in at one hundred and seventy pounds; he's a skateboarding wrestling prodigy, RODGRIGO AFONSO!
After the announcement, he does a couple of kickflips on his skateboard to attract the crowd, all of which cheer for him. He kicks the skateboard up and slides straight into the ring with his face painted up. He climbs on the turnbuckle for a roar as he beats his chest like a beast with the crowd cheering for him as he got down from the turnbuckle and does a kickflip once again on his skateboard before he slides out of the ring to give his skateboard to the ring crew before sliding in the ring again, sitting behind a turnbuckle waiting for his opponent to come out.
As "Clouds" by NF begins A fog fills the stage area, as Eddie Lyons appears in the middle, hoodie up, and arms folded. He stands there looking down at the ring for a few moments. Shooting a fist into the air, Eddie pulls his hoodie down, and makes his way down the ramp.
Justin: And now making his way to the ring. From Baltimore, Maryland. Weighing in at two hundred and thirty pounds. He is the reigning and defending SCW Roulette Champion: 'Unbreakable' EDDIE LYONS!
As he walked down the ramp, he was tagging the hands of a few fans along the way before climbing the stairs into the ring. Eddie extends his arms to both sides then drops to a knee, and punches the mat, he then moves to his corner to await the start of the match.
DING DING DING!
The match was under way as Eddie and Rodrigo came out of their respective corners. Eddie stepped right to the center and challenged Rodrigo to do the same. As soon as he did, Eddie followed up with holding his hand up in the air signifying a test of strength battle. Rodrigo found himself engaging, lifting his hand up and locking it in with Eddies. Both men brought their other hands up and locked them in as well. Right away trying to gain control of each other pushing inward but neither of them getting the upper hand just yet.
Adams: This isn't something we see very often in professional wrestling. The test of strength in my honest opinion is a lost artform.
Simone: I don't mind seeing this, but I do have to say. I think it's a bit pointless considering the match type. It's all about tables, ladders, and chairs. Not the strength one has.
Adams: I beg to differ with you there Belinda. Not to mention, this gives you a mental edge. If you prove without a shadow of a doubt you are stronger than your opponent. It does deflate their ego a bit.
Inside the ring Eddie was starting to take control. Slowly but surely starting to bend Rodrigo backwards towards the mat. Then within the blink of an eye Rodrigo kicked his feet up and under the body of Eddie sending him flying over the top of him and forcing the hold to be broken. Both men rolled over to their knees looking each other right in the eyes as they stood up. Eddie started to lead the charge by circling around Rodrigo, keeping the challenger on edge.
Soon enough Eddie attempted to lock up with Rodrigo. The slightly taller challenger ducked under the arms of Eddie before dropping down and pulling his legs out from under him. Eddie taking a face bump and smacking his face right off the mat. Right away Rodrigo jumped over the back of Eddie and came right down to put a side headlock on the champion right there in the middle of the ring. Eddie wasn't having it as he grabbed a hold of the waist of Rodrigo and rolled backwards to toss him off.
Simone: All this mat wrestling. This back and forth. It really surprises me that this is the approach they're taking under the stipulation it's under.
Adams:We all know what the Roulette Division is about. We've been seeing it for years, but I admit. At least for me. This is a fresh change of pace. Two men set out to show their wrestling skill instead of going for weapons right away.
Simone: But you have to ask yourself. How long does that really last?!
Both men quickly got to their feet again. This time Rodrigo was the aggressor as he rushed in. Only for Eddie to catch him with an European Uppercut that stumbled Rodrigo back a little bit. Eddie then rushed in and went for a CLOTHESLI-NOOOO! Rodrigo ducked under the arm and sent Eddie over the top rope to the floor below. This being the opening the challenger needed to gain full control. He rushed towards the ropes and hit them for momentum coming forward for a SUCIDE DI-NOOO! Eddie had it scouted as he grabbed a chair at ringside and cut Rodrigo off by THROWING THE CHAIR in his face mid-dive!
Simone: Oh my god! Well there it is. It didn't take long at all.
Adams: Effective on Eddie's part. Save yourself anyway you can. Especially someone like Rodrigo. Man has no problem turning his body into a weapon of mass destruction.
Rodrigo was holding his face from where the chair had hit him. Clearly in some pain. This is when Eddie had walked to the side of the ring and started to pull a ladder out from under the ring. Lifting it up and sliding it into the ring from under the bottom rope. Eddie was quick to get himself in the ring as well. Picking up the ladder and starting to set it up in the middle of the ring. Once it was stabilized he went to one side of the ladder.
What he didn't know was Rodrigo was now on his feet. With a chair in hand. Eddie had no sooner than got half way up the ladder before the THWACK! Sound of the chair meeting his flesh heard. Eddie let go of the ladder and found himself falling to his feet. Before he could even have a chance to do anything else. Rodrigo lifted that chair up and BLASTED him over the top of the head. Putting Eddie down on the mat. Eddie rolled over on his stomach and began to hold his face.
Adams: I always knew there was a little bit of a mean streak in Rodrigo. It's been begging to come out.
Simone: Are you serious right now, Jason? This has nothing to do with a mean streak. Eddie struck first with a chair. Rodrigo is just getting even.
Once connecting with that chair shot. Rodrigo tossed that chair to the mat and found himself rolling out of the ring. There was a close up shot of Eddie lifting his head up. As soon as he did the crimson mask was seen. A deep gash right above his eyebrow was seen as it poured blood down his entire face. Rodrirgo was on the outside of the ring with a table in hand. Starting to set it up right there at the ringside area. Once it was set up, Rodrigo turned his attention back to the ring.
He pulled himself up on the apron. Seeing that Eddie was starting to get up. He stepped through the ropes and used them to pop off of them going for HANDSPRING CUT-NO! Eddie was able to catch Rodrigo up on his shoulder. There was a look of concern on Rodrigo's face as Eddie rushed towards the ropes to toss him out of the ring, but at the last second Rodrigo caught Eddie with a HURRICANRANA that sent them both over the top rope. Yet somehow they both LANDED SAFELY on the apron.
Both men found themselves trying to get up to their feet. Rodrigo kicked Eddie in the gut to create space the moment they stood up. Eddie fell against the ring post, but managed to stay up right. Rodrigo rushed in but Eddie caught him with a BOOT to the gut. Rodrigo almost fell but grabbed the ropes before he could. Eddie took over from there as he forced Rodrigo's head between his thighs. It took no time for the champion to lift Rodrigo onto his shoulders as he leaped off the apron and tossed Rodrigo THROUGH THE TABLE with a POWEBOMB right there on the outside. Eddie falling back against the ring seeing the damage he had done.
Adams: Wow! I don't think that's what Rodrigo had in mind when he set that table up!
Simone: Of course not. No one ever thinks they're ever going to be the one that ends up going through the table.
Adams: Well they should! This is how things always end up playing out. Gotta start using their heads more.
Rodrigo laid sprawled out in the middle of that table mess. Showing no signs of moving anytime soon. Eddie despite all that blood dripping down his face. He rolled himself back into the ring and took a look up at where that SCW Roulette Championship was hanging in the balance. Approaching the ladder set up in the ring. He started to climb it a little bit at a time. Once he got to the top, he reached up to grab the championship. Getting his fingertips on it.
He used his other hand to wipe the blood out of his eyes so he could see better. Before reaching up with that hand and grabbed a hold of the championship with both hands. No sooner than he got both hands on the championship. He felt the ladder beginning to shake and that was because Rodrigo was starting to climb it from the other side. Letting go of the championship with one hand. He swung at Rodrigo as soon as he got to the top but he missed thanks to the challenger dodging it. Rodrigo landed a punch of his own to the gut of Eddie to double him over.
Simone: Now this is where these type of matches start to get dangerous. Chairs hurt. Tables aren't fun to be thrown through. But falling off a ladder? That could be career ending.
Adams: That's just the risk you take in this business. You've heard it be said a billion times. This isn't ballet.
Simone: I'm aware of that Jason, but this is different. You train your body to become used to bumps and bruises of professional wrestling. But you don't train it to fall off ladders. It's just different.
Another shot to the side of Eddie's head just had him leaning over the ladder in front of Rodrigo in a daze. This is when Rodrigo stood up a little higher up on the ladder and grabbed a hold of the side of Eddie flipping over him and taking him off the ladder with a SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB into the ring. Both men hit the mat hard and rolled over catering to different parts of their body from the pain they were in. Eddie held his head and neck while Rodrigo was holding his pelvis and lower back.
Simone: This starting to turn into watching a car wreck before our very eyes. Each time something happens. They're getting more and more careless with their bodies.
Adams: You don't become a champion by forever playing it safe.
By this point Eddie had rolled out of the ring and was laying there on the outside. Trying to do his best to get himself back into this match after that. Inside the ring Rodrigo was using the ladder to start pulling himself up a little bit at a time. As he was doing that, on the outside Eddie had finally got up and was pulling another ladder out from under the ring. Lifting the ladder up and placing it on the apron of the ring while the other end was draped against the guardrail.
Once he was satisfied with the position of the ladder. He turned himself back around but this is when Rodrigo launched himself through the middle rope taking Eddie down with a SUCIDE DIVE against the guardrail. The sickening sound of flesh meeting the metal echoed throughout the arena. With the fans really starting to cheer in support of the carnage. Rodrigo got right back to his feet and grabbed a hold of Eddie lifting him up. Only to slam him head first into the ladder that was set up there on the guardrail.
Eddie went limp against said ladder. This resulted in Rodrigo lifting Eddie up and laying him across the ladder in a prone position. He turned his attention to the ladder that was in the ring before looking back at where he had Eddie positioned. It was clear what he was thinking which is why the fans were going crazy the moment Rodrigo rolled himself into the ring and started to climb that ladder.
Adams: ... I don't know if this crowd reaction is a good thing or not. Something tells me that Rodrigo is about to do something to jeopardize himself in a big way.
Simone: You just got done saying you don't win championships by playing it safe. It's almost like Rodrigo heard those remarks or something.
Inside the ring Rodrigo had managed to make it to the top of the ladder. The SCW Roulette Championship was right there for the taking, but he didn't reach for it. All he did was take one look back at where Eddie was laying before leaping off the ladder and sending himself back out of the ring for a MOONSAULT SENTON sending them both crashing THROUGH THE LADDER and hitting the floor below to finish things off.
Simone: That's it! That is it, we gotta call this right here right now!
Adams: That's not going to happen. You and I both know it.
Simone: I don't know how the hell either man gets up after that. Being driven through steel?! Come on Jason. That's just maddening.
Adams: But if you want it, you gotta go big. Rodrigo just made a moment that will stand in time. He just now has to find a way to capitalize off of it.
On the outside both men were just laying there. The pain that had to be going through their bodies had to be next to unimaginable. Sure enough though, Rodrigo found himself rolling over to his stomach and trying to crawl towards the ring. Once he was close enough he used the apron to pull himself up on it and leaned against it holding his back some. He then reached up to the middle rope and pulled himself into the ring rolling in under the bottom rope. Pushing himself up to his feet.
He stumbled over to the ladder and grabbed a hold of it. The pain that Rodrigo's back was in was showing with each step he took. It was done so slowly and so gently. Step after step till he was near the top. Rodrigo just leaned there for a second. The effects of using his body in the way that he did started to really come back to bite him. Finally, he reached up and grabbed a hold of that Roulette Championship. Tugging on it trying to unloosen the championship from the hook.
Adams: We just might crown ourselves a new Roulette Champion right here. Right now!
Simone: Could you imagine?! This would be such a defining moment for that young man's career!
The tugging wasn't working so Rodrigo stepped up one more step and reached up with the other hand. As soon as he did the ladder was PUSHED OUT from under him by Eddie. Rodrigo now hanging in the air holding onto the championship. Eddie took one look at Rodrigo hanging in the balance and knew what he had to do. Rushing to the nearest corner. Whatever he had in mind it was starting to get the fans on the edge of their seats.
Rodrigo was pulling himself up more to prevent himself from falling and trying to use his weight to break the hold that championship had on the hook. It was not working for him. By now the crowd was on their feet when they saw Eddie perched up in the corner. The man then leaped off the corner and caught Rodrigo in MIDAIR taking him down for a SPINEBUSTER in the middle of the ring in which Eddie landed directly on top of him for the power move. Both men found themselves sprawled out once again.
Simone: A spinebuster in midair?! This crop of talent. I say it over and over again. It's unlike anything we have ever seen before Jason!
Adams: I give credit where credit is due. Both men are laying it all on the line here tonight. I just hope there is an ice bath waiting for them in the back. Because they're going to need it!
Eddie had rolled over and grabbed the ropes to help himself sit up. When he looked over at Rodrigo who was already trying to find a way to get up himself. This just didn't settle well with Eddie as he found himself rolling out of the ring and lifting up the ring apron. As soon as he did, he started dragging things out left and right. First he dragged out a table. Then dragged out not once, not two, but three chairs. Lifting those chairs up he tossed them into the ring one by one.
Eddie then grabbed the table and slid it into the ring. Across the ring Rodrigo was laying in the corner still trying to get himself to his feet. With time still allotted Eddie grabbed a hold of table and began to pull the legs out before flipping it over to set it up. He then grabbed one of the chairs unfolding it and setting it on top of the table. He grabbed a second chair and unfolded it. Doing the same thing, Making sure the two tables were facing each other.
Adams: Who knew that Eddie was such a handyman?!
Simone: A handyman?! I don't know where you're coming up with that thought. But whatever this man has planned. It's not going to end well for one of them.
Adams: I'd say it isn't going to end well for Rodrigo more than anyone else.
With the final chair in hand. He laid it flat on top of the other two chairs creating a little bridge of sorts. He was proud of himself and began to turn around. No sooner than he turned around Rodrigo had the ladder in hand and RAMMED it in the face of Eddie taking him off his feet. Eddie laid there looking completely dazed as Rodrigo then turned and slammed the ladder down in the middle of the ring, starting to set it up. He was determined to win this thing after all of that.
Simone: It's now or never for Rodrigo! This is the perfect chance, the perfect opportunity!
Adams: I think Eddie is a phenomenal talent. After all he's the man that knocked Peter off of his historic reign, but after that shot to the head. I don't know how he could get up from that.
Simone: There's no shame in losing your championship when you know you went out there and gave it everything you had. Sure enough that's what Eddie did tonight!
With the ladder now set up, Rodrigo was starting to climb it a little at a time. The crowd was behind the young man as he got closer and closer to the top of it. He reached out with his hand a fingertip away from grabbing the championship when all of the sudden his head was SLAMMED into the top of the ladder. Thanks to Eddie climbing right up on the same side of the ladder as him. Now that Rodrigo was in a daze Eddie grabbed a hold of his head and locked in the "PRIDELOCK" while they stood there at the top of the ladder. Rodrigo flailing his arms around and turning purple in the face.
Simone: Eddie is choking him out! He's choking him out at the top of the ladder!
Adams: And the best part is Rodrigo can't tap out. He's just got to go to sleep!
Simone: I don't know if I'd call that the best part. Being choked unconscious can lead to a whole bunch of brain issues, Jason!
Adams: Roulette Division isn't for the weak minded, Belinda.
Rodrigo found himself starting to go limp. His eyes rolling into the back of his head as he was slowly drifting off into lala land. Eddie found himself unreleasing the submission hold as he then looked down at the chairs and the tables below. He looked to the crowd that happened to be cheering for him. Well they were cheering for both men, but this moment they were behind him. Eddie knew what he had to do as he grabbed a hold of Rodrigro's head again.
In a bit of an awkward way from where they stood. He got Rodrigo's head under his arm and then lifted him up to leap off the ladder. Driving Rodrigo down through the chairs and table with the LYONS ROAR DDT causing the table to explode out from under them and the chairs to ricochet all across the ring. In the mess of everything Eddie laid flat on his back and Rodrigo laid face first. There couldn't be much more for their bodies to take after that.
Crowd: Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit!
A close up shot of the cameras zoomed in on both men laying there. Eddie showed the first sign of life trying to crawl away from the rumble, but it was at such a slow pace.
Adams: I don't know what the point of that was!
Simone: Eddie surely had it won after choking Rodrigo out!
Adams: He sure did, easy title defense after that. But he just... did as much damage to himself as he did to Rodrigo!
Simone: We don't know what these guys are thinking at the moment, but wow! That was a sight to see. As much as they're going to be feeling this for days to come!
Eddie was using the corner to finally get to his feet. Leaning there and just looking down at the motionless Rodrigo. This was the chance he needed. Stumbling over the body of the challenger to get to the ladder. Gripping the ladder and started to climb it. Step by step, it was like he was dragging himself up it. His body was going through it. Eddie finally made it to the top. He reached up and in one single tug of the leather straps yanked down the SCW Roulette Championship!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner and STILL the SCW Roulette Champion: EDDDDIIIEEE LYYYYOOONNNSS!
Up on the ladder Eddie leaned against the steel as he held his championship high above his head in triumph.
Simone: What a tremendous TLC Match tonight for the Roulette Championship!
Adams: In the end, that was a risk. I don't think I would've taken it. Like I said I didn't feel like it was needed, but my opinion doesn't matter when Eddie still walks out the champion in the end.
Simone: Indeed he did. That's not to take anything away from Rodrigo. One hell of an effort put on by him, but tonight just wasn't his night.
Adams: That's how the ball bounces sometimes. I'm very curious though to see where Eddie goes from here!
Inside the ring the cameras were showing Eddie just standing there on top of the ladder. Smiling through all the pain and keeping that championship held high. That's when the cameras found themselves cutting away for the time being.
Backstage at the Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona, Miles and Carter are engaged in conversation. Carter notices a troubled look on Miles's face, prompting him to gently inquire.
HBCarter: Miles, is everything alright? You seem...disturbed about something.
Miles sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair before turning to face Carter, a mixture of frustration and sadness in his eyes.
Miles: I'm fine, love. I just keep running that whole file through my head. I already knew my dad was a piece of shit but... I can't shake off what I found out and I swear to christ, it feels like that bitch had some strange alternative when she handed me that, especially with how she treated everyone. I mean, I always knew Lyle Kasey had his faults, a drunk being one of them, but this? ...this is just beyond anything I could've imagined. It's like he led this whole other life and left us all in the dark about it. How could he do that to mum, Bri and I?
Carter places a comforting hand on Miles's shoulder
HBCarter: I'm sorry, babe. That's a lot to process. But you know, it doesn't surprise me that your dad had a whole other family, especially with everything you told me and what he did. He seemed like the type who could keep secrets like that from everyone. In fact, I wonder if the woman and the son even knew about you guys.
Miles just nods somberly.
Miles: Yeah, you're right, I know. It's not even about the other woman or the kid that came from it. I don't hold any grudges against them. It's just...I hate what my dad did, even from beyond the grave. It's like the son of a bitch didn't care about anything at all.
Just then, as Miles and Carter continue their conversation, LJ overhears their discussion and approaches them. LJ clears his throat.
LJ: Hey there, Miles.
Miles turns on his heels and smiles, extending his hand and shaking it.
Miles: LJ! This is a surprise.
LJ: Yeah, I figured come and check out what everyone at the gym was talking about. Put my face out there, as they say.
Miles: Smart, and a good idea. Pity you didn't get in on the Blast from the Past tournament, great way to start around here it seems.
LJ: Actually...
Miles steps back with a look of surprise as the younger man looks sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck.
Miles: No way, you signed up?
LJ: And just on my way to find out who I drew as a partner, nervous as hell but I'm sure it'll be fantastic nonetheless.
Miles: Well, I'll be damned. Good on ya, mate. Just a warning though, if you draw Ally, she may decide to keep ya.
LJ: Isn't she your mixed tag partner?
Miles: On any other occasion, yes. Bt the Blast from the Past is a random draw and she signed herself up from the word go, me on the other hand...decided to skip this year because I have other things to focus on.
Carter clears his throat to get Miles' attention, which does and he steps back and wraps his arm around his fiancé's shoulders.
Miles: Where are my manners? I'm sorry darling. Carter, this is LJ. LJ is doing some sort of exchange thing with GoGym to further his training. And LJ, meet Carter, my fiancé.
LJ smiles and extends his hand to Carter
LJ: Hi, LJ Kasey. Pleasure to meet you at last.
Carter's eyes widen in realization as does Miles, a stunned expression crossing both of their faces as they process LJ's last name. There was a familiarity there already and even a resemblance that he somehow missed.
Miles: Son of a-
HBCarter: *Stammering slightly* LJ...Kasey? Wait, did you say Kasey?
Miles nods slowly, his own realization dawning
Miles: Yeah, LJ's my half-brother. And I'm feeling like a total arse for not even connecting the dots.
LJ: I'm sorry that I didn't tell you last week but you were so caught up in everything...and...I even tried to stop by, I got your address from someone at the gym but no one answered.
HBCarter: So that's who that was...
Carter's expression shifts from shock to understanding as he looks between Miles and LJ, the pieces of the pu
le finally falling into place. LJ, for his part, looks equally surprised but manages to maintain his composure. The two brothers finally fully see one another and are not sure how to approach it now.HBCarter: *Finally finding his voice* Wow...I...I had no idea.
Miles: Umm, well. I guess that means we should probably actually talk later.
LJ: That would probably be a good thing, but yeah, definitely after the show. I just needed to get this part out of the way. And look, I'm not looking for that whole Hallmark Family reunion crap, I just didn't want you to not know so you're not thrown off guard when you hear my full name announced tonight.
Miles looks shocked for a moment but just nods.
Miles: Thanks...it's appreciated more than you know.
LJ: Good luck in your defense tonight and hey, it's nice to officially meet you, Carter. And, I guess I will see you later.
Carter returns LJ's smile, albeit slightly awkwardly.
HBCarter: Likewise, LJ. It's...uh, nice to meet you too.
As the trio stands there, processing the newfound connection between them, it's an awkward moment before LJ just steps away and leaving Miles standing there dumbfounded.
Miles: Holy shit, I have a little brother.
He looks to Carter.
Miles: And Bri is going to kill me when she finds out.
HBCarter: YOU DIDN'T TELL YOUR SISTER?!?!
Miles: I was gonna...
HBCarter: Oh my god...no, call...now. GO!!!
Miles just sighs and his phone is already going off...
Miles: As if I don't put up with enough tonight already.
The scene opens backstage at Blaze of Glory where we see Harper Mason warming up for her match against Kallie Reznik tonight.
Joshua: So how are you feeling?
Harper glances up at Josh and it doesn't take her long to realize what he's talking about.
Harper: You mean the whole thing we talked about? Visiting my parents' gravesite earlier this week helped a lot but I'll be happy to put this even behind me to be honest.
Joshua: Are you just going to associate Blaze of Glory with your parents' murder for the rest of your career?
Harper: No, just this year's event since it's been a year since that terrible day and all! Well, over a year since last year's Blaze of Glory happened in March but still.
Joshua: Glad to hear it! Are you ready for Kallie?
Harper: Ready as I'll ever be!
Harper and Josh walk off as the scene fades.
Justin gets to his feet and climbs the ringstairs to slide into the ring. He puts the microphone to his lips to make the introductions as Drew Patton enters the ring and begins to check on the ropes.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall…Introducing first…
Poppy electronic Kalliets hit the sound system of the arena as "Hypa Hypa" by Electric Callboy begins to play. The lights surrounding the stage strobe blue and pink alternating colors with the Kalliet as the rest darken almost completely. With the Kalliet, Kallie Reznik appears from underneath the curtain, her arms behind her as she skips to the center of the stage. In her hair, she wears a pair of sequined Minnie Mouse ears and a white jacket over her ring attire. A bright, innocent smile paints her face as she sings along to the lyrics of the song, swaying side to side, bopping with it as she meets eyes with some of the fans in attendance.
At the end of the phrase, Kallie turns her body and sightly, pops her hip out and raises her hand with a silly peace symbol held in it as she winks flirtatiously just as the heavier guitar riffs of the theme begins. With a grin, she begins to skip down to the ring, stopping to high five a couple of younger female fans along the way. She picks a special younger girl as she reaches the bottom of the ramp and takes the Minnie Mouse ears off her head, placing them on the head of the girl before she runs and slides under the ring.
Keeping at that run, Kallie rushes forward and grabs the top rope, slingshotting the rest of her body underneath it and sitting on the second rope, letting it bounce her up and down as she grins at the crowd, raising a hand in the air. The crowd pops happily for her, before she bounces herself off and begins to head for her corner, taking her ring jacket off and then leaning into the turnbuckle, grasping the ropes with both hands and testing the tension as her music fades out..
Justin: From Aurora Colorado, she is Kallie Reznik Resnik!
Adams: Kallie Reznik is looking ready tonight for her opponent Harper Mason, Belinda. Speaking of…
Justin: And her opponent…
Jonathon Young's cover of "New Divide" by Linkin Park hits the speakers and Harper emerges from the back throwing some kicks in the air to the opening Kalliet, once the initial lyrics hit Harper does a spinning roundhouse kick before dropping to one knee and throwing up the Devil Horns.
Justin: From Orlando, Florida and being accompanied by SCW Hall of Famer Jessie Salco, she is the "Slaytanic Avenger" HARPER MASON!
Finishing her walk down the ramp, she climbs onto the ring apron and up onto the turnbuckle. She slips into the ring and poses on the ropes, leaning forward on the ropes, sometimes talking shit with people in front row.
Simone: Harper Mason better get her attention on the match, not the crowd.
Once Harper hears her name called she jumps to her feet with a massive grin on her face, she sprints down to the ring clapping hands with the fans at ringside before she jumps into the ring and down a forward roll landing on her knees and grinning broadly, ready to throw down with her opponent.
Adams: We are about to find out if she will be focusing on Kallie because Drew Patton just called for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Patton calls both women into the middle of the ring where Harper is seen smirking and Kallie is glaring at her. Kallie listens as Patton calls for a fair match. Turning to Harper, Kallie strikes out with an attempted slap on the face but Mason blocks it and then slams her own hand across the cheek of Resnik sending her staggering away from the middle of the ring and towards the ropes. Resnik staggers away, her hands over her face as Patton admonishes Harper who smirks and shrugs. Kallie straightens up and begins to circle Harper who stands in the middle of the ring watching as the other bombshell lunges towards her in an attempted clothesline that Mason ducks as she runs towards the opposite ropes then comes off with a lariat. Resnik catches the arm across her chest that takes her to the mat. Harper looks down then at the ropes before rushing them again. Kallie rolls over and throws herself to the mat in front of Mason making her leap over her. Rebounding off the opposite ropes, Harper is taken over by Kallie who uses an arm drag. Laying on the mat as Kallie hasn't released the arm, Harper fights to her feet. Kallie smirks as she taunts Harper then grabs her by her hair and pulls her backwards into the corner by her hair and arm.
Adams: Kallie getting the better of Harper Mason tonight.
Kallie lets go of the hair of Harper before Drew begins his five count. Using a knee shot into the midsection on Mason in the corner that doubles her over, Kallie is warned off by Drew. Kallie backs away holding her arms up as Drew checks on Harper who pushes past Patton to charge towards Kallie and uses a lariat to the back of the head to drop Kallie to the mat again. Rolling Resnik onto her back, Mason uses a few hard rights to punish Kallie. Drew warns Harper to open her hands and then tells her to release Kallie. Mason slowly rises and nods to Drew who checks on Kallie. Resnik glares up at Harper as she gets to her feet. The two women begin to circle before locking up in a collar and elbow that Harper turns to a headlock but Kallie moves through the hold, reversing it into a hammerlock that she leverages to once more push Harper into the corner. Quickly, Kallie pushes away from Mason who charges out of the corner and into a roundhouse kick from Resnik that sends her crashing to the mat. Before Kallie can follow up, Mason rolls to the ropes and reaches up to pull herself to her feet with the middle rope. Kallie moves towards her and then grabs her arm to whip her across the ring. Mason rebounds off the ropes but manages to duck under another kick to the head. With Kallie off balance, Harper uses her own kick that takes Kallie to the mat and Harper drops for the first pin of the match.
Simone: Harper is facing a veteran in Kallie Resnik and is getting the drop on her for the first pin of the match.
Kallie kicks out and then gets to her feet to moves towards the ropes. Harper follows her as Kallie rolls out of the ring. Grabbing Kallie by the hair, Harper prepares to bring her back into the ring. Kallie turns enough to grab the back of Mason's head and then lets herself drop on the outside which hangs Harper over the top rope which slingshots the woman into the ring where she lays on the mat clutching at her throat. Harper is breathing hard trying to catch the breath that Kallie had knocked out of her. Resnik rolls into the ring and pulls Harper up and watches for a moment as she sways slightly. Resnik backs up and then hits a clothesline on Harper sending her across the ring clutching at her chest then dropping and rolling to the outside. Kallie makes to follow her out but Drew stops her and motions her back before he steps up to the ropes and begins a ten count Kallie moves towards the ropes as Harper uses the apron to pull herself upwards. Patton stops and moves Kallie back then motions for Harper from the outside. Kallie moves around Drew forcing Mason to push herself off the apron and moves back against the barricade.
Adams: For a rookie, that was a smart move on Harper's part.
Simone: Seems she is listening and learning Jason.
Patton moves to Resnik and warns her to get back. Kallie grumbles and then moves to the center of the ring where she waits as Patton moves to count out Harper again. This time, Mason rolls under the ring and then gets quickly to her feet. Harper and Kallie lock up in the middle of the ring where the pair fight for leverage that Harper is able to turn into a headlock. Kallie fights to push Harper into the ropes and manages to send her against them before she is sent back to the mat with a dropkick from Harper who had managed to stop herself at the ropes. Looking down at Kallie on the mat, Mason heads for the opposite ropes. Kallie throws herself to the mat under Harper who has rebound off the ropes. Leaping over Resnik, Harper hits the opposite ropes then is surprised by Kallie locking on a sleeperhold. Harper's arms begin to windmill as she struggles to get to the ropes. Digging in her heels, she struggles backwards and finally slams Kallie back first into the corner. Kallie keeps the hold on but Mason steps forward and in desperation slams once more against the turnbuckles which loosens the hold that Resnik has on the sleeper. Harper reaches up and grabbing the head of Kallie, she pulls her over her shoulder then slams her on her back. Kallie arches in pain as Mason sags in the corner trying to catch her breath. Kallie rolls to her hands and knees and crawls to the center of the ring. Harper follows her slowly and allows Kallie to stand before catching her with a belly to back suplex that lands Resnik on the back of her head. Clutching at her head, Kallie rolls into a fetal position.
Simone: That had to hurt!
Harper grabs Kallie and pulls her to her feet before suplexing her to the mat. Mason rushes to the corner and is about to hit a springboard four fifty splash only Kallie is about to get her knees up. Harper is clutching her midsection in pain as Kallie gets to her feet then picks up Mason before hitting a dropkick that sends her to the mat. Reaching down once more, she slams the body of Mason on the mat then backs up to rebound off the ropes to hit a leg drop on the downed Harper. Kallie rolls her up as Patton begins to count the pin.
Simone: Kallie Resnik with the one two three finisher.
Adams: But will it be enough?
ONE!
Adams: Harper is fighting it Belinda.
TWO!
Adams: What the heck…Harper Mason reverses the hold on Reznik forcing her shoulders to the mat.
ONE!
Adams: It's Kallie's turn to fight it Belinda.
TWO!
THREE!
Adams: And there it is…the win by Harper Mason..
Drew signals for the bell as Mason releases Kallie and gets to her feet.
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winner of the match, Harper Mason!
Drew Patton moves to hold the arm of Harper upwards in victory before moving to check on Kallie who has rolled to the side of the ring. Kallie rolls out of the ring and heads up the ramp as Harper celebrates in the ring.
Adams: What a match Belinda.
Simone: Harper winning tonight. But I am sure that Kallie isn't happy about how it.
We cut to the backstage area and it is there where we are able to see Ruby Steele standing there with a grin on her face. She smirks as she leans into the camera
Ruby: Bloody hell did you all think my story was over when my Courtney lost the title?!
Diamond: Not a chance!!! For you see I love my cousin and the spirit of Jet City South will live on. You may not realize it but the BFTP is only the beginning. You see I have missed SCW for a long time and the last time I was here I was getting crushed by Goth's girl! That can't be how my story ends.
Ruby nods her head.
Ruby: Got that right. I am here to announce that Diamond is officially making her return to the roster and it starts with the BFTP. It doesn't matter who gets her as a partner but she will rip through the competition and finalyl win the one title that has eluded her for her entire career.
Diamond: I have won every single title in this company. I know I have done a lot to really be in the hall of fame but to really showcase what I want I need to become a World Champion. It is all or nothing and I will get what I want. All hail because Jet City lives on through. This Diamond will shone brighter than anything else in this company. Come on Ruby.
With that the two of them walk away with grins on their faces.
Backstage there is a seeming altercation brewing in the hallway between former SCW Superstar Fenris and current, Miles "Milo" Kasey. The two men are seen arguing but almost bin a good natured way between them.
Miles: All I'm saying is that the least you could have done is what Kat wanted you to do and shared the damn brownies!
Fenris: And all I'm saying is you snooze, you lose!
Miles huffs and rolls his eyes but what neither man sees is that coming up from behind the two of them is none other than Kat Jones, carrying a plate of the aforementioned brownies, as promised to Miles. She sees the spat between the two friends and rolls her eyes quite visibly as she approaches.
Kat: Alright, that's enough!
Fenris: And it's your own fault, going to London when there were Kat's brownies to be had! Trust me, I did you a favor by eating them when they were fresh.
Miles: Are you kidding...
Kat: I said ENOUGH!
Kat slapped the plate down on the table between them, causing both men to turn and stare at the petite Bombshell. The two Superstars looked at each other and then at her, a finger pointed in the other's direction.
Together: He started it!
Kat: I don't care WHO started it! If you two BOYS can't calm down and play nice then neither one of you is going to...
She stops, just like that, with wide eyes and she begins massaging her temples.
Kat: I'm dealing with children.
Kat shakes it off and is about to continue putting the fellas in their place when of all people, Despayre casually skips onto the scene, a bright and happy smile on his face as always and the ever-present teddy bear Angel in his arms. Without saying a word, Despy just calmly picks the plate of brownies up with one hand and continues on his way, all three of their heads turning slowly as one, watching him go. And following right after, Bella Madison,hurrying to catch up. Kat turns and looks at both Miles and Fenris.
Kat: There. You see what happens when you can't get along? Despy strikes.
Fenris and Miles stare at her, then at each other once again. They turn to again look in the direction that Despayre (and Bella)made off to and they quickly hurry after.Kat just shakes her head with exasperation.
Justin Smith is seen in the locker room area and decides to talk about the Blast From The Past tournament.
Smith: I do not know who I will be paired with, nor do I care, because we are going to kick ass and plow our way through the competition and get the opportunity to face the world champion.
Justin smiles before turning his attention to his opponent tonight in The Entity.
Smith: Entity, know that I do not like you and am going to inflict immense pain upon you like you never felt before and there is nothing you can do to stop me.
Justin cackles as the scene fades to black.
Justin: Our next match is going to be very interesting. It is a Hardcore Rules match, which means anything goes, so we should be in for one hell of a match between Justin Smith and The Entity.
Adams: With both of these wrestlers enjoying being in brutal and hardcore matches I expect we will see some brutal stuff going on. I have to side with Justin Smith as he is due for a win and he enjoys brutal matches.
Simone: Do not be quick to place your bet on Justin Smith. The Entity is also a wrestler who enjoys brutal matches. I cannot see either of them voluntarily giving up in the match and taking the loss.
Justin: First to make his way to the ring, he is from Tarrytown, New York, and he stands in at six feet four inches and two hundred fifty pounds, please give a great Flagstaff, Arizona, welcome for THE TARRYTOWN TORMENTOR. . .JUSTIN SMITH!!!
The opening riffs of MADNESS by LILIAC hits the speakers as Justin TERRYTOWN TORMENTOR Smith comes out on the stage looking smug. He stands there as the crowd gives him a mostly negative reaction. The New York Smasher walks from one side of the stage to the other with a swag in his step then he looks around the crowd and starts to walk slowly towards the ring stopping halfway down the ramp and turning his head with his nose in the air to look at the crowd. The looks on the faces of the fans show that they do not like the way he is looking down upon them. Justin lowers his head slowly and turns back to face the ring as he walks down towards the apron then he climbs up to the apron and steps between the top rope and the middle rope, looking around at the fans as they continue to boo him. Justin takes a place in a corner and he looks up at the entrance area to await the entrance of his opponent The Entity.
Adams: Go Justin!
Simone: Go Entity!
Justin: Next to make their way to the ring, he is from The Abyss, and he stands in at six feet one inch and two hundred eighteen pounds, please give a great Flagstaff, Arizona, welcome for "THE FORGOTTEN" THE ENTITY!!!
The slow opening to "THE DEVIL IN I" by Slipknot is heard playing throughout the venue's speakers. Along with the theme the venue's lights began to dim down. Not quite pitch black but enough to set the mood for the person making their entrance. Of course an instant response from those in attendance rumbled throughout the walls. Needless to say it was not the most positive response. They start booing quite loudly. By the time their response truly began to fill the venue we see on the stage a figure with his head bent forward hiding his face and his hands are put together in an almost praying manner. Seeing the figure only results in more hatred being spewed in their direction from the crowd. When the words "STEP ASIDE. SEE THE DEVIL IN I" echo throughout the speakers the figure lifts their head to reveal that black and white mask that covers their identity spitting some kind of red mist into the air before lifting their eyes to the roaming cam. Lips curled into a sadistic smirk as they began to walk down the ramp. When they arrive at the ring The Forgotten One grips the middle rope and pulls themselves up onto the apron from the floor. Turning their back to the ropes to briefly glare out into the seats where the fans sat booing. The smirk only grew more before they turned and swung their leg over the middle rope to climb into the ring. Upon being in the ring the Forgotten One took center of the ring finding themselves dropping down on both knees, while keeping Justin Smith's location in sight, then tilting their head up to look at the ceiling of the venue once again spitting that red mist into the air. This seemed to be the trigger for the lights to return to their normal state with the music starting to fade out. The masked figure gets to their feet and backs into the nearest corner, glaring across the ring at Justin Smith, waiting for the match to begin.
Referee Dawn Barnes motions for Justin and Entity to join her in the center of the ring. Referee Barnes stands between the two and she goes over the rules of the match and how they can expect her to officiate their match. First she informs them this is a Hardcore Rules match. She further informs them that this is not the type of Hardcore Rules match where weapons are pre-positioned for the participants to use. The match will end when there is a pinfall, submission, or if one of the wrestlers says they want the match to end and that her decision will be final. Referee Barne then asks the two if they understand the type of match they are about to get into and both tell her they understand. Referee Barnes tells both wrestlers to return to their corners and come out fighting when they hear the bell from the Timekeeper. Entity and Justin glare at each other before then return to their respective corners to await the bell to start their match.
DING DING DING!
Adams: This match is officially underway. Since both men are the same size there is no height or weight advantage so it will be interesting to see what tactics will be in play.
Simone: You mean other than The Entity beating down Justin? Guess we will have to wait and see.
Entity and Justin get face-to-face in the center of the ring. The Entity shoves both his hands into the chest of Justin which causes Justin to take a few steps back. Not one to take something like that from an opponent Justin shoves both his hands hard into the chest of The Entity which causes Entity to take a few steps back. Like two Pitbull dogs in a dog fight they growl at each other then they charge at each other. The Entity gets the advantage by grabbing the arm of Justin and whipping him into a corner where he follows him into the corner to follow up the blows on him. Justin sees Entity coming and he dives to the side and Entity slams into the corner. Justin lands numerous punches and kicks to The Entity before The Entity can push him away. The Entity stomps towards Justin and he again grabs Justin but this time Justin leaps into the air and lands a kick to the side of the head of Entity. As The Entity takes a few steps back after the blow Justin dives to the mat between the legs of Entity and he punches Entity hard in the groin with a low blow causing Entity to drop to his knees.
Simone: Now I know how Bill Barnhart felt when he got head butted in the groin by his English Bulldog Iris.
Adams: I speak for every male in the arena tonight, and for every male watching this action on television, that my groin is hurting from watching that blow.
While Entity is still on his knees Justin steps up and it is obvious that he plans on continuing the brutal blows on Entity. To the surprise of everyone, especially Justin, The Entity blocks the attempted blows by Justin and he then grabs both of Justin's wrists then he stands up. While still holding the wrists of Justin we watch as The Entity twists the arms of Justin into positions that cause Justin to yell out from the pain. Referee Dawn Barnes steps up and asks Justin Smith if he wishes to submit and he yells out a loud NOOOO!!!!! so Referee Barnes allows the match to continue.
Adams: So much for Justin having the advantage on The Entity.
Simone: Nearly all matches go back and forth so that was expected to happen in this match also.
Entity continues to twist and apply pressure to the arms of Justin but Justin refuses to submit. As the two are struggling, with Entity trying to get the submission and Justin trying to get a break on the hold, Justin manages to maneuver to the ropes where his legs slide under the the ropes. Referee Barnes calls for a break and Entity releases the hold. Unfortunately this is a Hardcore Rules match so Referee Barnes should not have called for the break and this gives Justin Smith the opening to slide out of the ring to the arena floor.
Adams: Justin just received a gift that got him out of the hold Entity had on him. Although he got lucky with that call by Referee Dawn Barnes I believe Entity will not allow the error to go unpunished.
Simone: You are so biased at times.
Adams: And you are not biased? Hah!
As soon Jason Adams utters those words Entity exits the ring and he goes after Justin. Smith manages to move quickly enough to avoid being caught by Entity, for now anyway, and the chase continues around the ring. Entity stops while Smith continues to run to the opposite side of the ring. Entity looks under the ring and then he reaches under the ring and pulls out a large metal trash can with a lid on it and he launches it into the ring. When the trash can hits the mat the lid falls off but remains inside the ring. Justin smartly remains on the opposite side of the ring from where Entity is located. Entity returns to looking around under the ring and this time he comes out from under the ring with a metal baseball bat in his hand. He launches the metal baseball bat into the ring where it flops to the mat next to the metal trash can.
Adams: If Entity is going to use the metal trash can and baseball bat against Justin Smith this match is not going to end nicely for Justin.
Simone: There goes your wishful thinking again.
Satisfied that he has the weapons he wants inside the ring Entity quickly goes after Justin who is on the opposite side of the ring. Justin runs in the opposite direction of where Entity is but Entity catches up with him. Justin turns to face Entity and the two begin trading punches. As the punches continue to land we can tell that Justin is getting the bad end of the trading of punches. When Entity has Justin nearly out of his feet he grabs onto Justin and lifts him up on the ring apron and then he shoves Smith under the ropes and into the ring. Entity then walks up the ring steps and he steps through the ropes and approaches Justin.
Adams: Well, Belinda, this is the beginning of the end for Justin Smith.
Simone: The saying goes that IT ISN'T OVER UNTIL IT IS OVER and it is not over yet.
Entity pulls Justin to his feet and then he delivers chops and punches to his upper body. Justin attempts to fight back but he has taken a lot of punishment and his return blows have no effect on Entity. We watch as Entity grabs the arms of Justin Smith and he drags Justin over to where the metal trash can is located.
Adams: Uh oh for Justin.
Simone: It is not over yet Jason.
Entity maneuvers the metal trash can into the upright position. He then drops Justin into the metal trash can feet first then he pushes Justin down into the metal trash can then he attaches the trash can lid on the trash can. Once the metal trash can containing Justin is secured Entity pushes the metal trach can on its side on the mat. Entity quickly runs into the corner where he mounts the ropes at the top of the corner. He then leaps off the ropes of the corner and he comes down had, feet first, on the metal trash can containing Justin Smith and the container is dented and the lid fell off onto the mat. The trash can is heavily dented and we wonder how badly injured Justin might be.
Adams: That was a brutal maneuver. With the damage to the metal trash can I honestly hope Justin Smith is okay.
Simone: Hard to be okay after a maneuver like that but it will be interesting to see if he is okay.
Before Entity can inflict more damage Referee Dawn Barnes tells Entity to remain back while she checks on the status of Justin Smith. She looks into the trash can and she can see the upper body of Justin but he appears to be unconscious. Referee Barnes speaks into the trash can to Justin asking him if he wants to submit in this match. When she does not get a reply she asks the question again. She pulls the trashcan off of Justin to see his face covered in blood!
Adams: Justin Smith is a bloody mess!
Simone: That does not look good at all!
After the second attempt to get a response from Justin and the huge amount of blood loss, we see Referee Dawn Barnes get to her feet and motion to the Timekeeper to ring the bell to end this match.
DING DING DING!
Adams: What were you saying earlier Belinda? Something about you did not think Justin was out of this match? Well you were wrong.
Simone: Both of us see things differently. This time you are on the giving end of the comments but often you are on the receiving end of my comments. Oh well.
Justin: Ladies and Gentlemen the official decision in this match, by Referee Dawn Barnes, is the winner of this match, by knockout, is THE ENTITY!!!
Referee Dawn Barnes raises the hand of Entity for the win. When she drops his arm Entity exits the ring and heads up the ramp to return to the backstage area. Back in the ring several assistants have arrived inside the ring. One of the assistants waves smelling salts under the nose of Justin and he quickly shakes and regains consciousness. When Referee Barnes informs Justin that he lost the match due to a knockout he realizes his position and he does not argue over her call. The assistants give help to Jason to exit the ring and they continue to help him return into the backstage area.
We're once against backstage as we see Bella Madison and Despy sitting on one of the bigger lighting boxes chatting away and enjoying the plate of the earlier snatched brownies that Despy managed to get away from Miles and Fenris.
Bella: Okay I really need to get this recipe from Kat. These are amazing.
From just off camera we hear the following.
Miles: Okay, that's not fair and Despy bit me when I tried to get just a small piece.
Malachi: I think he left a mark on my hand. Look at this!
Miles: Ooof, you may wanna get that checked, mate. I'm not sure if he's updated on all of his shots.
Malachi: Dammit. Hey K, why didn't you try?
Fenris: Fuck that! I train with the little nutter! I know better!
Bella looks up and smirks.
Bella: They are such big babies.
Neither one had noticed Kat walking up to them.
Kat: They are and they are going to feel silly when they get back to the locker room.
Bella: I should have known. These are fantastic by the way, and I hope you would share your secret with me. I'm not much in the cooking department but man, I love to bake.
Kat: I will write it down for you.
Bella: You are a goddess. I probably shouldn't have much more before the match. Despy, could you perhaps save one or two for me for later?
Kat: I am sure he will save some for you as he has his own tray.. I never come to the shows without some treats for him. And only him.
Bella: That is actually very smart. By the way, I'm glad that you're actually here. I was wondering if maybe...I don't know maybe you can help or give some words of encouragement? You're a former Roulette Champ and well since I came to SCW I can't seem to catch a break when it comes to singles gold. I don't know if it's something I'm doing, or what...and I'm rambling. Sorry.
Kat: First of all… Breath!! Singles gold is tough to get and even harder to keep but worth every damn second of the time it takes to get there.
Kat waits a second to see if it is getting through before nodding.
Kat: You are a great wrestler and it is part luck as much as it is skill. Keep your mind open when it comes to the Roulette scene. Anything can and will happen when it comes to those matches. Keep your focus and if you see the slightest opening in their defense kick the damn door wide open and take your shot.
Bella: I mean, I try to do just that and not to say anything about Bobbie. She's fantastic and has been since she beat Ally, I am just going crazy that it's been at this for almost 5 years and it's feels like it's time. I don't know, sometimes I second guess myself a bit and then like in that ambulance match against Alexandra, I don't know what happened but I wasn't about to give up.
Kat: Bella!!!
Kat shouted her name a bit sternly..
Kat: You are a good wrestler and will be a great one. You did awesome against Alexandra and you need to stop comparing yourself to others. You are you and not them. You will write your own legacy in this business.
Kat's no nonsense tone seemed to cut through the rambling..
Kat: I have no doubt that soon you will be a champion here in SCW. Now you just have to believe it too.
Bella finally goes silent and she takes a deep breath and breaks out in a smile.
Bella: Thank you Kat, really...sometimes it's good to hear stuff like that from someone you admire.
Kat opens her arms and Bella steps in for a hug.
Kat: Go get it, kid. And good luck.
They split and Bella smiles and sets her shoulders back.
Bella: Roulette Championship, here I come.
Bobbie and Artie are backstage before her match in just a short while. She has the Bombshell Roulette Championship placed on an equipment box next to them and she appears to be silently trying to hype herself up or get focused for this defense against Bella Madison. Artie seems a little distracted himself, no doubt his mind still on his upcoming involvement in the Blast From The Past tournament.
Artie: What do you think the chances are of us getting paired together? It could happen, right?
Bobbie turns her attention to Artie, having heard him speak, but clearly not what he asked.
Bobbie: Huh? What's that?
Artie: I asked what you think the chances are of us getting paired together. But, you need to focus on your match against Bella. Sorry.
Bobbie shrugs and shakes her head.
Bobbie: Oh. It's okay, honey. Don't be sorry. I'm focused on Bella about as much as I can and should be. And as far as us being teamed together goes…Well, the chances are very slim.
Artie frowns, but he can't deny she was right.
Bobbie: But I'm holding out hope it works out for us tonight anyway.
Artie: You nervous about facing Bella?
Bobbie thinks for a moment, looking at the Roulette Championship.
Bobbie: I'm always a bit nervous. But…I'm not letting it get to me today. Bella is good people. I may not be ready to lose my title, but if I do…I won't have to worry about defending it in the tournament. And if I win, I'll have a guaranteed shot at the World Bombshell Championship. So…yeah.
Artie nods. He takes in a deep breath.
Artie: Can you imagine me getting a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship?!
Artie almost seems excited and Bobbie manages a smile, but given his lack of experience and ability in the ring, if he somehow wins the World Heavyweight Championship opportunity…Well, they would have to face that if it happened.
Bobbie: One step at a time, sweetie. Let's just see who we're both teamed with later tonight, okay?
Artie: Right!
Artie crosses his fingers and closes his eyes, trying to manifest a good partner. Bobbie cracks a smile, but holds back a laugh as deep down…she was still worried. Worried about this match against Bella. Worried about who she and Artie would get teamed with. And worried about the tournament in general. But for now she has to focus on the Bombshell Roulette Championship and her defense against Bella first.
The scene opens backstage at Blaze of Glory where we see Bobbie Dahl and Bella Madison standing by to await their fates.
Simone: It's time for the Bombshell Roulette Title Match! Bobbie has been a dominant champion so far but Bella has been on the title hunt for years!
Adams: But Bobbie has turned away several game challenges since she won the title from Alexandra Callaway in December, will Bella be the latest?
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Ready ladies?
Bobbie and Bella nod as Ms. Rocky Mountains spins the wheel, it goes around for a few minutes before stopping on…..
Ms. Rocky Mountains: A Submission Match!
Simone: That's rather simple, you can literally only win by making your opponent submit and vice versa!
Adams: This isn't really a match that suits either wrestler, Bobbie's a power based wrestler whilst Bella is more known for her high flying that submission skills, this should be an interesting challenge for both women!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Good luck ladies.
Bobbie and Bella nod before they head off to prepare for the match.
Simone: Welcome back to Blaze of Glory and our second Roulette Rules Match of the night! Bella Madison earned the right to challenge Bobbie Dahl for the Bombshell Roulette Title at My Bloody Valentine when she won the women's Blood Bath Brawl and now she gets that shot at Bobbie!
Adams: And it's a Submission Match! Admittedly not the worst matchup the wheels ever given out but also one that doesn't really play to either Bella or Bobbie's strengths as wrestlers!
Simone: This should be a great match! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the SCW Bombshell Roulette Championship! And thanks to a spin of the wheel, we know that it'll be a Submission Match! Only way to win is by Submission!
Arena goes dark as the ominous tones of New Years Day's "Shut up" begins to blare. The entrance lights up as does the video screen that shows, climbing up a set of stairs we see with each step taken a different footwear. Saddle shoes followed by heels followed by Chuck Taylors followed by a pair of wrestling shoes with kickpads.
Justin: Introducing the challenger, from New York, New York BELLA MADISON!
The roar comes over the sound system as we see Bella standing on top of the entrance. She stands wearing her wrestling gear along with a ring jacket with the hood up and starts making her way to the ring, towards the end of the chorus she hops up on the ring side and climbs to the second rope, drops the hood of the jacket with a smirk and a wink as the song fades out.
Simone: Bella has been on a tear since she got back from Maternity Leave last year and many are predicting that 2024 will be the year where she finally wins a singles title!
Adams: I guess missing most of the year due to being pregnant has that effect on women's wrestlers!
Justin: And her opponent!
The open beats to "Happy" by Pharrell Williams starts to play. The line 'Clap along if you know that happiness is the truth' appears on the screen and the fans start to clap along to the music. They clap alone for a few moments, waiting for who they know is about to walk through the curtain.
Justin: From Coal City, Illinois, she is the Bombshell Roulette Champion BOBBIE DAHL!
After the music plays for some time, Bobbie Dahl bursts through the curtains, clapping along with the music and the fans, with the Bombshell Roulette title draped over her shoulder. She is joined by Artie at her side as they both smile and get amped up along with the fans. Bobbie and Artie then start making their way to the ring, high fiving fans along the way. Once to the ring, Artie walks up the steps first, and sits on the second rope, holding it open for his lady. She steps through the ropes then holds the Bombshell Roulette Championship up high, getting the fans to cheer louder for her as she stands in the middle of the ring. Artie exits the ring a few moments later, taking his place on the outside to support his wife.
Simone: Bobbie had been chasing her first title for years and when she finally won it in December she made it clear that she wasn't going to give it up easily.
Adams: Just ask Seleana, Mercedes, Harper and Bea, they have all gone up against Bobbie and they all failed to take the title from her!
Holly goes over the rules with both women and once they nod to confirm that they understand she calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Simone: And the Bombshell Roulette Title Match is underway!
Adams: Bobbie has the clear size and weight advantage on Bella for getting her down long enough for the submission will be difficult enough for her, throw in Bobbie's tenacity and you have one hall of a challenge for Bella!
Once the bell rings Bobbie and Bella lock up in the middle of the ring and Bobbie shows off her power right away, shoving away Bella and flexing a bit to drive the point home, Bella rolls to her feet and Bobbie tries for another grapple but this time Bella ducks under it and starts kicking away at Bobbie's leg, trying to soften it up for a Submission attempt and then knocking Bobbie down with a dropkick to the knee! Bobble crumbles and Bella wastes no time in locking in an STF.
Simone: Bella's being smart by going after Bobbie's leg, she can't rely on her power as much if her leg is hurt!
Adams: Not to mention the fact that it softens up that leg for a submission like the STF! Bella made sure to hook Bobbie's bad leg for the hold too!
Holly gets into position to ask Bobbie is she wants to submit but the champ refuses before she starts crawling her way over to the ring ropes to try to force the rope break and get Bella to relinquish the hold! Sensing this Bella changes tact as lets go off the of the STF partially as she still has Bobbie's leg hooked before Bella can execute her plan Bobbie kicks her away with her good leg.
Simone: I don't know what Bella was planning after she changed her plans but Bobbie put a stop to that quickly!
Adams: But how much damage has been done to Bobbie's leg?
Bobbie is clearly limping as she gets back to her feet and Bella goes to attack the champion's bad leg again but gets caught and Powerbombed by Bobbie! Bobbie then takes the time to lock in her own submission, namely a Texas Cloverleaf and Holly gets into position quickly to ask Bella if she wants to submit but Bella refuses before she tries to get to the ring ropes and break the hold, there's just one problem with that idea.
Simone: I know Belly wants to get out of Bobbie's hold but the fact that a Submission Match can't end on a DQ Means that she can't force the rope break!
Adams: I think Bella's realized this too!
Bella has reached the ropes but instead of grabbing onto the bottom rope to force the rope break like she would in a normal match she crawls her way through the ropes until Bobbie looses her grip on Bella's legs allowing Bella to escape through her legs, thinking quickly Bella grabs a steel chair from under the ring and slams it against Bobbie's bad leg sending the champion down1 Bella is noticeably limping herself but she returns to the ring and wraps the chair around Bobbie's leg before she heads to the top rope and calls for the Second Gen!
Simone: I think Bella plans to hit her Second Gen Phoenix Plash onto the chair wrapped around Bobbie's leg!
Adams: If she hits that she'll have the match and title won for sure!
Bella is a little slow in getting up to the top rope however due to the damage done to her legs by Bobbie and by the times Bella does get to the top rope Bobbie has not only recovered but is throwing the chair at Bella, stunning her on the top rope long enough to allow Bobbie to Powerbomb her challenger off the top rope, Bella bounces onto her stomach off the impact and Bobbie heads to the top rope before hitting the Bobbie Bomb! Bobbie then picks up Bella and locks her in a Bearhug!
Simone: And there's Bobbie with the Bobbie Bomb on Bella!
Adams: And I don't think Bella's in any position to fight off that Bearhug, stick a fork in her, she's done!
Holly gets into position but the Bobbie Bomb/Bearhug as already caused Bella to go limp in Bobbie's arms causing Holly to call for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here's your winner and STILL BOMBSHELL ROULETTE CHAMPION, BOBBIE DAHL!
Simone: Bobbie gets the submission win in her fifth defence!
Adams: Who will step up next?
Bobbie lets go of the hold and celebrates with her title as Holly checks on Bella.
Backstage, in the men's dressing room, Miles Kasey appears somewhat disgruntled as he has his back turned against a door frame, arms folded. He casually glances back to someone unseen off-camera.
Miles: Luv, I don't get it! What's the big deal?I already saw the outfit when Olive delivered it!
That is when you hear Carter's voice from off-screen.
HBCarter: Yeah but you haven't seen me actually in it and it's safer if you don't.
This causes Miles to frown.
Miles: Safer? How do you figure?
HBCarter: Because the last time I tried something new and daring, you almost caused me to miss the start of my match!
Miles just turns back away from the source of the voice, a happy and satisfied smile on his handsome face.
Miles: Oh but it was SO worth it.
HBCarter: Yeah, tell that to the stage directors when I had to run past them to get to the gorilla position in time for my introductions!
Miles: Babe...
HBCarter: And this is important! Kat is really depending on me to be there for her so everything has to go smoothly!
Miles chuckles.
Miles: babe, I know she's depending on you and there's no way I'd do anything to jeopardize that. Now will you just show me the outfit? Please?
HBCarter: Okay, fine.
A door opens off screen and Miles turns around and he freezes.
Miles: Wow.
HBCarter: Well?How do I look?
Miles: ..... Wow.
In the backstage area, Mercedes Vargas is shown sitting on an equipment case, her eyes fixed on the camera. The tension in the air is palpable, setting the stage for an epic showdown in her match later tonight.
Mercedes: So, here we are, the last pay-per-view before the Blast From the Past Tournament. Not that I'll be participating this year, but I know someone who will, and she just so happens to be my opponent, Alexandra Calaway, and to say I'm going to have my hands full with this one is an understatement.
Mercedes pauses, surprised that she was able to say that last bit with a straight face. She mouths the word "really" while shaking her head. She holds up one finger, as if she remembered something.
Mercedes: This is a match between a former Bombshell Roulette Champion and an SCW Hall of Famer, a match between two women who are looking to walk out of Flagstaff, Arizona with a win. But only one of us will be the last woman standing, mamita, and you're looking at her, live and in living color.
The look in her eyes, the tone of her voice, the impact behind her words and the expression on her face would make anyone believe she actually bought what was coming out of her mouth.
Mercedes: But oh lucky me! I'm facing wrestling royalty tonight and there's just no way I can keep up with her in her court, right, Alexandra? Well let me tell you something. You may be a queen, but you're not the queen of me. So put this in your royal proclamation, your highness. When we step into the ring, I hope you're as good as your threats and you better bring everything you have. Because I know I will be.
With every word, she exuded passion and intensity, leaving no doubt that she is ready to give everything she has in the ring.
Mercedes: I want it all. Every ounce of skill, determination and will you have, sweetheart, because I want to see the look on your face when you give it your all and realize not that you weren't good, but you weren't good enough. ,,What better way to make a statement than at the Blaze of Glory, huh? If you really hope of making that one defining moment, you better live up to every word of it. Because if you don't?
She pauses and her voices settles to a whisper.
Mercedes: I'll make sure you live to regret it. See you out there, Lexa.
The roving camera person has arrived at the dressing room of Bill and Bea Barnhart. They knock on the dressing room door and Bea Barnhart opens the door and invites the camera person inside. Once the camera person is set up and they are focused on Bill and Bea the duo launch into their pre-match comments for their Mixed Tag Team match against Kat Jones and Helluva Bottom Carter.
Bea: Thank you for joining us as we near the time to make our entrance for our Mixed Tag Team match against Kat and Carter.
Bill: I want to make it clear that I have no personal issues with Helluva Bottom Carter. He is an amazing wrestler and I am honored to be able to work in the ring with him again. As for the static between Bea and Kat I will hold my comments on the issues between the two of them as it is better for Bea to address those issues.
Bea: Going back to when I began serving as Bill's Manager, and then going into my serving as an active Wrestler, there have been a lot of issues and incidents between me and most of the other Bombshells. I am not going to sit here and tell the world that I never instigated anything before, or during, one of my matches or one of Bill's matches. I try to ensure Bill gets fair matches called by the Referees but there have been times when the Referee allowed Bill's opponents to violate the rules and I felt it was my obligation, as Bill's Manager, to call out the Referee for their improper actions.
Bea pauses for a moment to take a drink of Coke.
Bea: I have owned up to the incidents that I caused but the problem isn't with me it is with the others who refuse to own up to the incidents they caused. There has been a hell of a lot of interference in my matches, and Bill's matches, that nobody seems to want to talk about. While they don't want to talk about those incidents perpetrated on me and Bill they sure are quick to talk about us.
Bea lets out a loud sigh.
Bea: Here are a few specifics where I was falsely accused of doing something that I proved, with hard evidence, that I never did. Item ONE is that I was accused of spraying caustic perfume into the eyes of various wrestlers. The "perfume" bottle that everyone accused me of having a caustic substance to pray in the eyes of others was tested in a lab and it was proven that all I had in that perfume bottle was water so that accusation has been debunked. Item TWO is the coffee incident with Kat where I did throw a cup of coffee in her face. The problem everyone has is not taking into account that brought us to the coffee in the face incident. Leading up to that incident I was attacked by Kat during my matches against others. I was attacked by Kat while serving as Bill's Manager. I was constantly verbally attacked by her also. If all of that happened to you, and then that same person gets in your face and you anticipate getting attacked again, and you just happened to have a cup of coffee in your hand, wouldn't you throw it at them? Of course you would! So get the hell out of my face with the bullshit.
Bea looks over at Bill to see if he will make comments.
Bill: I don't need to make further comments on our upcoming Mixed Tag Team match as you pretty much covered everything. The backstage attendants are here to bring us to the Staging Area to be ready for our entrance for our match. I wish to thank the camera person for their time to come to our dressing room to air our comments.
Bill and Bea stand up and they start down the hallways by the backstage attendance to get them to the Staging Area so they will be ready to make their entrance for their Mixed Tag Team match.
Justin: The following is a mixed tag team match, introducing first….
Raise Your Glass by Pink hits the speakers and we see Bill Barnhart walk out from the backstage area holding a pink glass chalice in his hand. He is followed by his wife and Manager, Bea Barnhart, who is leading their English Bulldog Iris by a pink leash attached to her pink diamond-studded collar. When the song comes to the lyrics RAISE YOUR GLASS Bill Barnhart raises the chalice into the air. The crowd gives a mixed reaction to Barnhart. The three make their way to the ring where Bill hands the chalice to Bea so she can keep watch on it until the match is over. Bill enters the ring then walks around the ring playing the crowd before settling into a corner..
Justin: And their opponents…..
The two words from the Public Address system in the arena cause the fans in attendance, already on their feet, to react with disdain and unappreciative shouts. Kat Jones,, badass Cincinnati native of ill repute methodically makes her way to the top of the ramp from the gorilla position. Her black shorts and knee high boots are more characterizing of her facial expression and attitude toward the scathing crowd, than her highly decorative top full of self expression..
Justin: Making her way to the ring, hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, standing five feet, eight inches tall and weighing in at one hundred twenty eight pounds, she is the "WildKat"... KAT JJOONNEESS!!!
Kat takes that first step to descend towards the ring when she stops.She stands upright and smiles, eyes closed, holding her hands up. She then turns around and hurries to the back, disappearing behind the curtains..
Adams: What's going on? Where is she going?
Inside of the ring, Bea is quite happy, pointing ahead and taunting as if she scared Kat off and Bill whispers to her when suddenly, "No Shame" by 5 Seconds of Summer interrupts their discussion and Bea and Bill both turn back toward the entrance. Kat Jones returns to the stage, pulling a beautiful white horse behind her by the reigns, and riding atop that horse....
Adams: OH MY...!
Simone: What on EARTH!?
Kat's tag team partner for the evening, Carter, is riding on the horse wearing a long, blonde wig and a flesh tone body suit with flowers strategically placed ala Lady Godiva! Kat is all smiles at the antics of her Princess and the crowd loves it!.
Justin:And Kat's tag team partner - Helluva Bottom Carter!!
Bill and Bea gape at the unique entrance on behalf of Carter and Kat as the SCW Universe is loving every moment of it! Kat leads the horse down to ringside and turns it around so that Carter can carefully step off of the horse's back and onto the ring apron. A ringside attendant then takes over to take the horse back to the back, while Carter holds the ropes open for Kat to step through. Carter himself then steps through and removes the wig and passes to an attendant while he starts to exchange words with Kat..
Adams: Is he going to actually COMPETE in that!?
Simone: The things we see in Sin City Wrestling!
DING DING DING!
Carter and Kat talk in their corner and do a quick round of scissors paper rock which Carter wins. Kat right away gets onto the apron. A confused Bill blinks a few times, his brain still processing what we just saw before obviously having the "404 error" page pop up in his mind. Bea steps forward instead. Carter rolls his eyes and walks up to her, very slowly explaining that she needs to get out of the ring because he needs to face Bill per the mixed tag team rules. Bill then snaps out of it running and blasting Carter in the side of the head causing the fans to boo wildly. Bill shakes his head and looks around before bending down and pulling Carter up to his feet, he then shoves Carter into a corner that is still on Bill and Beas side of the ring but not either of the two closest to Bea.
Bill grabs Carter and steps forward launching Carter clear across the six sided ring causing him to crash down in the opposite corner as Kat watches on and tries to get Carter to stand up and get in the fight after being blindsided. Carter pulls himself up in the corner and Bill comes running in with a full head of steam, he then crashes into Carter with a splash. Hooks his arm around Carter and then throws him across the ring with a belly to belly suplex. Carter hits the mat hard and is clearly in pain as Bill raises his hands in the air. Carter again pulls himself up, Bill backs up and goes to do the same thing running in, this time Carter slides between the ropes to the apron and jumps up with a gamengiri kicking Bill in the face. Carter then climbs to the top rope and leaps off with a crossbody taking Bill down and landing hard before popping up and holding his ribs. Kat claps and gets the fans behind her partner .
Simone: What a hot start to this match. First that entrance and then Carter has to overcome a cheap shot from Bill and that assault.
Adams: Carter has always been really resilient. So I'm not going to deny that I'm not surprised he was able to shake off the attacks by Bill…but still. Barnhart is a freight train…
Carter waits for Bill to get up and hits a slingblade before popping up and hitting a basement cropkick to the side of Bills face. Bill rolls from the ring and Carter pops up and walks over grabbing the top rope. He then slingshots up and over down onto Bill, Carter stays on the attack but looks up finding Bea moving around and yelling at Carter. Suddenly Kat appears and the two women who started this whole thing come face to face. Kat then bends down and reaches under the apron pulling out a pot of coffee!, the crowd goes wild and Bea shakes her head, Kat, while holding the handle threatens to throw it on Bea!
Bea screams and holds up her hands. Kat smirks and then hands the pot to Bea, who takes it but then screams again as the pot is boiling hot, she drops it and Kat flattens her with a sidekick. Meanwhile Carter rolls Bill back inside the ring, he slides in and as Bill starts to get up Carter hits a shining wizard taking Bill down. He then stands above Bill, turns around, twerks and flips back with the fairy tail! He lands on Bill and hooks the outside leg.
ONE!
TWO!
Bill kicks out..
Simone: Are Beas hands ok? That coffee pot looked hot! Then again turnabout is fairplay
Adams: Still…ouch
Carter moves to the corner and climbs to the top rope waiting for Bill to get up, as he does Carter launches off for the fruit fly, but Bill catches him and picks him up and slams Crter down with a german suplex, Bill falls into the corner and Bea, out of instinct still with burning hands tags in, Kat also gets in, the two women meet in the center and Kat takes Bea down with a double leg. Meanwhile Bill looks over at Carter in the corner, the referee tries to get Bill out but Bill shoves him out of the way and runs at Carter. Carter looks up and shakes his head moving out of the way. Bill crashes into the corner, he turns around and eats a dropkick from Carter who then rolls out of the ring.
Bill falls into the corner sitting down with his legs spread. Kat looks over at Bill wondering what happened. Bea gets to her feet and wildly runs at Kat. Kat though turns and hits a drop toe hold causing Bea to fall forward, face and head first right into Bills Barnharts!(his nether region).Bill shoots up holding his nuts and Bea looks up in horror realising what just happened. Kat, uncontrollably, laughs. Bea makes use of the distraction and hits Kat with a series of right hands forcing her back into the corner as Bill rolls from the ring. Bea then hits an atomic drop and then runs to the ropes and slams into Kat with a thunderous clothesline sending her down.
Simone: Bea is angry. And why wouldn't she be? Her husband is now a broken man! BROKEN I SAY
Adams: I get this feeling that Bill Barnharts least favourite ballet is….the nutcracker…
Bea pulls Kat up by her hair and hooks in a side headlock before hitting a bulldog. Kat lands face first and Bea rolls her over fast.
ONE!
TWO!
Kat kicks out. Bea gets frustrated and slams her first on the mat before pulling Kat up and throwing her into the corner, she backs up and sprints as Kat is sitting in the same position Bill was. Bea slams against Kat with a hip attack. She then pulls Kat into the center of the ring and hooks her leg.
ONE!
TWO!
Kat kicks out again. Bea, screams in anger and gets up grabbing Kat by the legs and locking in her figure four leglock that she calls the pretzel. Kat sits up and Bea pulls on Kats ankle adding more pressure .Kat being the savvy ring veteran she is though is able to roll over and reverse pressure back onto Bea. Bea releases the hold as fast as she can to avoid damage and both women get to their feet. Bea steps forward and Kat hammers her with a vicious bitchslap! Bea looks surprised and then swings wildly. Kat ducks under, hooks Bea upland lifts her up before crashing down with a side effect Kat covers.
ONE!
TWO!
Bea kicks out. Kat pulls her up and goes for her Snap DDT, the "freaked out" she spikes Bea and then pops up calling for the "wildcat" she grabs Bea by the legs but Bea struggles and kicks Kat away, she then pops to her feet and dives into the tag for Bill!
Simone: Hot tag to Bill!
Adams: Kat has to get out and Carter is in!
Simone: But, wait…what is Carter doing?...
Bill gets in the ring and runs forward, Carter grabs the top rope, jumps up and in one fluid motion leaps in the air and spins catching Bill with the fruit fly!. The crowd starts a "HO-LY SHIT" chant as Carter dives on Bill.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here are your winners, Kat Jones and HB Carter!
Simone:OH MY GOD!
Adams:I don't think I've ever seen that before!
Simone:I know I haven't!
The previous match had just ended. Leading to the shot cutting from the ring to the backstage area. Specifically into a dark room where the Entity could be seen. The masked figure found themselves pacing back and forth across the floor. As their loud and booming voice echoed out..
"My patience is running thin. . ."
The cameras were starting to zoom in a little more as they paced back and forth. Wanting to get that close up shot of the masked figure. As well as make sure the audio was picked up crisp and clean.
"I knew things were bad.
I've known that for the last eleven years.
I didn't have hopes of things being better when I came back.
I thought by now. I wouldn't gotten under the right people's skin."
The way the Entity shook their head at that moment. It came off as they were very disturbed..Something about that statement made them uneasy.
"I thought by now I'd have Mark and Christian both mad.
Figured they'd be in their feelings. On the verge of a meltdown.
To the point that I expected them to start sending their 'best' at me.
After all I challenged the biggest and the best they had.
As soon as I came back to this company.
And since that man has been in the ring with me.
He's been nonexistent. Further proving my point.
That I would forever change him. But by doing that.
I thought I'd have their attention.
Instead it's been the exact opposite."
By this point the vocal audience could be heard in the back. Strong boos and very hateful chants were ringing out.
"They have just put me in a pointless match.
After a pointless match. It's been sickening.
It's not even worth mentioning the names of the people I have been in the ring with.
They are irrelevant. It had no real effect on me.
I'm just becoming angrier and angrier as the weeks go by.
Do you really think that's a good idea?!
Look at my hands for crying out loud!"
All of the sudden in a very violent way. The Entity turned towards the cameras and shoved those blood soaked hands of theirs right in front of the camera lens.
"That's the blood of Justin Smith.
His blood is on my hands because of your poor decisions.
He was barely able to even crawl out of the ring. . .
When it was all said and done,
You'll be lucky if he wrestles again after that!
Yet, you continue to think that's a good idea.
You continue to think that messing with my legacy is a good idea.
You believe that making sure my legacy continues to be nonexistent. . .
Is a good idea. It's some sick game to the two of you.
And I've fucking had enough!"
The aggression in the masked figure's voice only generated a more negative response from the fans inside the Walkup Skydome.
"I said I would make the two of you pay. . .
For what you've done to me and my legacy.
It's all fallen upon deaf ears.
And since the two of you think it's a joke.
Since your beloved roster doesn't want to step up.
You leave me no other choice.
I'm going to take things to another level.
I will leave you with no choice but to take me seriously.
You will see me as a threat.
And you will see me as the man that leads this company to its demise."
The Entity then proceeded to snag the camera right out of the camera man's hands. Causing them to fall backwards. Quickly they scrambled out of the room. Leaving the Entity to bring the cameras in close.
"Sleep with one eye open.
You'll want to see what's coming next!"
For a moment or two. There was complete silence amongst the Entity and the viewers. Those soulless eyes he cameras were forced to stay focused on due to them being in their hands.
The masked figure found themselves tilting their head to the side in a creepy manner. Before static overcame the cameras resulting in them cutting elsewhere.
The scene opens backstage at Blaze of Glory where we see Ariana Angelos doing some pre-match workouts ahead of her Triple Threat Match.
Ariana: Last year's Blaze of Glory was one of the worst nights in my professional wrestling career, this year? Things will be different.
Ariana states as she flips some hair over her shoulder.
Ariana: Georgie doesn't seem to give a crap about anything these days and Seleana? When was the last time she was relevant again? Before the pandemic? Yeah, sounds about right.
Ariana says as she folds her arms.
Ariana: But me? My goals are clear, I'm after what was stolen from me by Courtney Pierce and the only way I'm going to get on Tempest's radar again is to win matches! I won my last one against Ericka Moore and tonight? I'll beat Seleana and Georgie!
Ariana makes the x sign with her hands covered in the fingerless gloves.
Ariana: And they won't stop me!
Ariana walks off as the scene fades.
Backstage, Christian Underwood and Mark Ward are standing watching at the monitor as they are preparing for the triple threat match between Ariana Angelos, Seleana Zdunich and Georgie Robertson when they are approached by a few officers who have serious looks on their faces.
Christian: May I help you officer?
Officer: I have a warrant here that I am to be serving on a Miss…Georgie Robertson for assault and battery? Could you direct us to where we might find Miss Robertson?
Christian and Mark share a glance. The officers are looking around the backstage area as if they are on the lookout for Georgie.
Christian: She is about to compete in a match sir. Could this not wait until after the match?
Officer: I am sorry sir but this warrant needs to be served immediately as Miss Robertson could be considered a flight risk and we need to take her into custody. Where is she going to be for this match?
Christian points towards the gorilla position. The officers thank him and head towards the curtain and disappear through it as Christian shakes his head and Mark Ward pulls out a cellphone.
Christian: What are you doing?
Mark Ward: Since it looks like Georgie’s going to be nicked I am making a call to legal.
Christian and Mark share a nod as Mark Ward walks away speaking on his phone and Christian follows the officers as they head toward ringside.
In the ring, Drew Patton can be seen waiting for the match to be introduced.
Simone: This is set to be an interesting match.
Justin Decent moves to the ring and climbing the ring stairs, he slides between the ropes and stands in the middle of the ring.
Adams: I can't wait to see what is going to happen Belinda.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall…Introducing first…
The arena fades to black as the screen lights up and we are treated to an old school movie countdown image. 5…4…3…Suddenly the countdown is stopped by claws slashing through the image and a cat's roar sounds through the arena. Janet Jackson's "Black Cat" blasts through the speakers and Seleana Zdunich walks through the entranceway and makes her way to the ring, slapping hands along the way as the crowd cheers her on..
Justin: Making her way to the ring from Halmstad, Sweden, Seleana Zdunich!
The throbbing beat of Adam Lambert's For your entertainment fills the venue. A body can be seen in shadow as the fans turn towards the entrance. A strobing light flashes behind the body that turns slowly as a spotlight slowly lights up the ramp area and kills the strob to reveal a brunette in a black leather jacket over black tights and staring down into the ring, a slow smirk beginning to cross her lips. Heading to the ring, she stops at the ringstairs where a group of what looks like police officers stop her. She shakes her head as one of them approaches her and says something. She ignores him and tries to walk around him but he reaches out and takes her hand to put it behind her as he pulls out cuffs. Justin doesn't know what to say at the police begin to guide Georgie back up the ramp.
Adams: What the hell? Well SCW always having firsts and tonight, this is the first night that a wrestler has been arrested on their way to the ring.
Justin: And her opponent…
The opening guitar riff to "In the Middle of the Night" by Within Temptation hits the speakers and the crowd comes unglued as Ariana emerges from the back wearing a long cloak with her initials on the back and with her back to the crowd.
Justin: Introducing, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "The Greek Goddess" Ariana Angelos!
Adams: This match went from a triple threat to a one on one match like that Belinda .
Simone: I wonder if Georgie Robertson will end up coming back before the end of the match or is her night done?
Ariana spins around right as the song kicks into high gear with the opening lyrics, she poses for the crowd as she makes her way down to the ring before rolling into the ring and removing her cloak ready for her match. Both women look across the ring at each other before moving to the center of the ring where Holly Wood talks to them about a clean match.
Simone: Drew is laying down the law.
Adams: I would hope so, he just called for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Ariana and Seleana begin to circle in the middle of the ring before locking up in a collar and elbow tie up that Ariana uses to turn Seleana into a headlock. Seleana pushes against Ariana sending her into the ropes. Bouncing off, Ariana runs through Seleana knocking her to the mat. Ariana looks down at the bombshell then rushes towards the opposite ropes. She rebounds as Seleana throws herself to the mat forcing Ariana to leap over her. Seleana gets to her feet as Ariana rebounds off the ropes. Ariana runs right into a kick from Seleana sending her staggering backwards against the ropes. Seleana follows her in to push her towards the corner where she forces her backward with strikes until Ariana slowly drops in the corner. Seleana backs away before running in to hit Ariana with a knee. Drew Patton rushes in and forces Seleana back before checking on Ariana. The young bombshell rolls out of the ring and leans against the apron as Seleana watches her. Seleana rushes the ropes opposite Ariana and then slides in with a baseball slide that sends Ariana towards the barricade but she is able to save herself from damage by putting her hands on the metal. Seleana gets to her feet and then towards Ariana only to have a dropkick stop her in her tracks. Ariana gets up and reaches down for Seleana to pull her to her feet.
Adams: What a show of sportsmanship from Ariana.
Seleana stumbles away from Ariana making space between the two bombshells. Ariana follows her as Drew Patton makes his ten count. Seleana rolls into the ring quickly followed by Ariana who is surprised by Seleana who drops a quick leg drop on the back of Ariana's neck. Laid out on the mat, Ariana clutches her head as Seleana backs away and pulls herself up on the middle turnbuckle. Ariana is on her hands and knees slowly getting to her feet as Seleana launches herself off the turnbuckle with a double stomp. Ariana rolls to the side. Seleana lands flat footed on the mat then rolls through as Ariana looks on with a look of anger on her face. Getting to her feet she charges at Seleana who has risen to her feet. Both women start to throw lefts and rights as the crowd cheer. Seleana begins to hit Ariana more and more as she forces her back into the corner with hard lefts and rights. Ariana tries to fight back but Seleana is too strong as she gets Ariana against the turnbuckles. Ariana is able to cover her head to protect it as Drew Patton moves to Seleana and tells her to move away. Seleana grudgingly moves back as Ariana uncovers her head. Drew Patton motions for the match to continue and Seleana rushes in only to be taken off her feet with a surprise kick from Ariana.
Simone: Both of these women are putting on a very interesting match.
Ariana once more straightens up and then begins to pace around Seleana who watches her opponent closely. Ariana moves into the middle of the ring and taunts Seleana before leveling her with a hard slap to the face. Seleana's hand goes to her lip to check on it then she charges at Ariana who leaps and takes her to the mat with a lou thesz press that has Seleana on the mat. Ariana begins to rain down strikes at the head of Seleana who covers up then kicks up with her knee into the back of Ariana who arches in pain. This gives Seleana enough leverage to push Ariana to the side then rolls to her feet. Seleana gets to her hands and knees close to the ropes. Ariana moves closer and grabbing the arm, locks in an armbar that drops Seleana to the mat in pain. Ariana tightens the hold as Seleana reaches out for the bottom rope. Drew Pattonis checking on Seleana who shakes her head no when asked if she submits. Fighting to her side, she reaches for the bottom rope with a foot and manages to get it over the rope. Drew Patton taps Ariana on the shoulder to force the break as Seleana rolls to the outside to lean against the apron as she shakes out her arm to release the pain.
Adams: Ariana came very close to a win there.
Simone: Luckily, Seleana was close enough to the ropes.
Ariana is close to the ropes and is taken off her feet by Seleana and pulled to the outside. She screams as Seleana pulls her out to let her land on her back on the floor. Grabbing at her head, she covers it as Seleana is on her feet and walking to the head of Ariana where she reaches down and pulls the bombshell up by the hair. Grabbing her arm, she whips her into the steel ringpost back first. Ariana drops to her knees with her back arched in pain. Seleana smirks as she moves to Ariana and then catching her by the arm, she pulls it around the ringpost and then putting her foot against the steel, she yanks hard on the arm forcing the shoulder of Ariana into the steel painfully. Ariana cries out as she puts her hand against the steel trying to push away from it. Seleana shakes her head then wraps the arm around the steel with a whipping motion. Ariana pulls the arm against her chest and staggers away from the ringpost with Seleana in pursuit. In the ring, Drew Patton is at eight as Ariana rushes to roll into the ring to escape Seleana.
Simone: Seleana has Ariana on her back foot.
Seleana rolls under the bottom rope and then stalks towards Ariana who is bent over cradling her arm against her chest. Leaping over her back, Seleana locks in a side headlock then drops backwards with a facebuster DDT that lays out Ariana on the mat. Seleana rolls the downed Ariana over and grabs her leg. Drew Patton drops to make the count but Ariana kicks out at a desperation two. Seleana glares at Drew Patton who holds up two fingers. Seleana pulls Ariana to her feet. The young bombshell sways as she tries to get back into the match. Seleana whips the semi conscious Ariana into the ropes then kicks her in the midsection. Doubled over, Ariana is pulled in and then has one arm pulled up into an underhook. Desperately, Ariana straightens enough to cause Seleana to hit the mat. Ariana moves away but Seleana rolls towards her and then catching her hand, she hits Ariana with a slingshot DDT. Ariana flops to the mat as Seleana heads to the top rope before hitting her from the top make it drop finisher. Rolling Ariana up, Seleana makes a pin..
ONE!
Simone: Seleana with the surprise finisher on Ariana. She has her in the pin.
TWO!
Adams: I think this match is over. Wait, Georgie Robertson is back in the arena and back in the match!
Georgie rushes into the ringside area through the crowd and slides into the ring breaking the count. Ariana is surprised as Georgie attacks Seleana with a fistful of brass knuckles sending her out of the ring before Ariana can counter the attack. Ariana gets to her feet and spins Georgie around to hit her with a hard right hand. Fighting Georgie into the corner, Ariana begins to beat her down with punches and knees then pulls her to the middle of the ring to hit her Meet Your Maker finisher that lays Georgie out in the middle of the ring. Ariana drops down for the pin.
ONE!
Simone: Ariana managing to turn the tide of that attack by Georgie.
TWO!
Adams: I think this match is over now with quite a different ending than what we were expecting.
THREE!
Drew signals for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winner of the match, Ariana Angelos!
Adams: What started as a triple threat became a one on one only to end up a triple threat once more. I don't know about you Belinda but that made me dizzy.
Simone: You and me both Jason. But Ariana Angelos with the win here tonight. And here come the police once more.
Georgie is slowly rolling to the side of the ring where she is met with the police who once more put her in cuffs to lead her out of the arena as the crowd sings nah nah nah nah…hey hey hey…goodbye as Georgie sneers and can be seen mouthing comments back as she is guided away.
Trouble by Five Finger Death Punch hits the speakers and SCW Hall of Famer Casey Williams walks down the ramp and gets into the ring.
Adams: Holy ****! Casey's here! What a surprise.
Simone: What is he doing here?
Williams: I am looking forward to the Blast From the Past tournament and seeing Justin Smith in it. There's something else I have missed doing!
Williams climbs out of the ring, walks over to the commentary desk and gives Jason Adams a spin in his chair for good old times sake.
Adams: Weeeee!!!
Williams smiles as he walks back up the ramp as the scene fades to black.
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see Krystal Wolfe leaning against the wall with her arms crossed.
Krystal: 2021, my first Blaze of Glory, left off the card because apparently it's more important to give a worthless windbag like The Troll his second match rather than give it to a worthwhile talent! 2022, my first match since losing the Bombshell Roulette Title, retired Evie Jordan on the same week as my wedding, 2023?
Krystal scoffs.
Krystal: Do I even need to bring up what happened last year? It's easily one of the most infamous moments of the past year that didn't involve Michael Harris, the only other notable thing that happened was that I chased a certain someone's friend out of the company, so much for standing up for her friend, an I right?
Krystal shakes her head.
Krystal: This year? I'm facing a newcomer in Ericka Moore after her original match with Kallie Reznik got scrapped, I don't know about you guys but this seems like a step down from my last two opponents, doesn't it?
Krystal asks with a grin.
Krystal: Hall of Famer, person with shitty friend, newcomer who was only undefeated because she faced subpar competition until she wrestled Ari at the last Climax Control, can you say "one of these things is not like the others"? Doesn't matter, I'm already undefeated at this event and Erick's about to learn why I kick ass for the content!
Krystal walks off as the scene fades.
The arena was filled with the excited and vibrant fans. All of which were waiting for the next scheduled contest of the night. "Country Girl '' by Savannah Dexter began to pump into the speaker system of the building. The hip hop beat had the crowd in attendance bopping along with the music. A very positive response coming from those in their seats. A shot cut over to the entrance way as the curtain could be seen being brushed aside. Stepping out from behind that curtain was Erika Moore. The sweetest smile crossed over the tattooed beauty's lips. Taking her cowboy hat and tipping it to the crowd as she was being acknowledged by them with cheers. She then began to make her journey down to the ring, bouncing back and forth across both sides of the guardrails in order to slap hands with the fans.
Justin: Introducing at this time. Coming from Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Country Girl herself: ERIIIKKAAA MOOOORRREEEE!
The shot cut back over to Ms. Moore as she reached the ringside area. She reached up, taking the cowboy hat off her head before placing it firmly on the head of a child in the front row. Keeping a smile across those red painted lips. She then dashed towards the ring and slid under the bottom rope hopping to her feet right away. Ms. Moore made her way to the corner climbing it to the second turnbuckle and began to blow kisses out to the crowd. About that time her music began to fade out. That was her cue to jump down and begin to focus on the match at hand.
The piano and drum intro to I Prevail's cover of "Blank Space" is heard over the PA System and once the vocals kick in Krystal emerges from the back and kneels down on one knee.
"I CAN MAKE THE GOOD GIRLS BAD FOR A WEEKEND!"
As soon as those lyrics kick in Krystal springs to her feet shedding the cloak, she marches down to the ring with a purpose as she stares down the ring.
Justin: From Adelaide, Australia and representing the Go Gym, KRYSTAL WOLFE!
"Tell Me I'm A Nightmare Dressed Like a Daydream"
Krystal circles around the ring before jumping on the apron, she rests her arm on one knee as she surveys the crowd before jumping into the ring ready for the match.
DING DING DING!
As the match begins, Erika and Krystal step into the ring, their eyes locked in a fierce stare-down. The intensity is palpable as they circle each other, each assessing the other's strengths and weaknesses. The crowd holds its breath, anticipating the match. Both Erika and Krystal know that the first move could set the tone for the entire match, and neither is willing to make a hasty mistake. Erika quickly takes control with a swift takedown, driving Krystal to the mat. She follows up with a series of punishing body slams, showcasing her raw strength and determination.
Adams: And we're off to an electrifying start as Erika and Krystal size each other up in the ring! Erika, known for her raw power, wastes no time asserting dominance with that lightning-fast takedown!
But Krystal is not one to back down easily. She fights back with a powerful kick to Erika's midsection, momentarily stunning her opponent. Krystal seizes the opportunity and delivers a crushing elbow drop to Erika's back, causing her to wince in pain.
Simone: But hold on, Krystal's not one to be underestimated! She's fighting back with everything she's got, landing that punishing kick and following it up with a brutal elbow drop!
Adams: You can feel the intensity in the air! Erika's resilience is on full display as she counters Krystal's onslaught with precision strikes and expert grappling techniques!
As Krystal continues to press her advantage, she unleashes a flurry of high-flying maneuvers that keep Erika on the defensive. She executes her favorite move, the Critical Hit, a Corkscrew Moonsault that connects perfectly, earning another close two-count. The crowd is on the edge of their seats, cheering for Krystal's impressive display of athleticism and agility.
Adams: Krystal is pulling out all the stops here! She's showcasing why she's one of the most dynamic competitors in the ring!
Simone: Erika is struggling to keep up with Krystal's lightning-fast attacks! This match could go either way!
Krystal follows up with an Athletics Check, diving through the ropes with a Corkscrew Plancha to the outside, crashing into Erika with incredible impact. The audience erupts in cheers as Krystal takes control of the match, using the environment to her advantage.
Adams: What a daring move by Krystal! She's using every inch of that ring to her advantage!
Simone: Erika is in trouble now! Krystal's relentless assault is taking its toll!
But Erika, known for her resilience, digs deep and finds an opening. She counters Krystal's next move, a Dropkick, with a well-timed evasive maneuver. Erika then delivers a devastating Falling Clothesline followed by a series of strikes, including a powerful Roaring Elbow that staggers Krystal.
Adams: Erika is fighting back! She's refusing to let Krystal dictate the pace of this match!
Simone: What a reversal! Erika's experience and determination are shining through!
Erika, however, is not one to stay down for long. With a look of fierce determination in her eyes, she regains her composure and counters Krystal's attacks with lightning-fast strikes and expertly executed grappling maneuvers. The crowd erupts in excitement as Erika locks in her signature move, the "Southern Comfort" triangle choke, on Krystal!
Simone: And there it is, folks! Erika locks in her signature move, the 'Southern Comfort' triangle choke! Krystal's in serious trouble now!
Adams: Krystal either needs to get to the ropes or break the hold, it's the only chance she has of leaving the winner.
Krystal is trapped in Erika's vice-like grip, her oxygen supply cut off as she struggles to break free. The pressure builds as Erika applies even more force, refusing to let go of her opponent. The referee closely monitors the situation, ready to call the match if Krystal cannot escape from Erika's clutches.
Adams: The crowd is going wild! Krystal's fighting to break free, but Erika's grip is unyielding!
Simone: It's a battle of wills in that ring! Krystal's strength is fading, and Erika is not letting up! If she can keep the hold long enough, she's got this!
With each passing moment, Krystal's strength begins to wane, and the realization sets in that she may have no choice but to tap out. The crowd watches in anticipation as Krystal's hand hovers over the mat, ready to signal her submission. And just like that, with a final tap, Krystal concedes defeat to Erika's impressive display of skill and determination!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner.... Erika Moore!
Adams: And there it is! Krystal taps out, conceding victory to Erika's incredible skill and determination!
Simone: What a match, what a victory! Erika proves once again why she's a force to be reckoned with in the world of wrestling!"
Erika emerges victorious, having deftly executed the "Southern Comfort" triangle choke to secure her well-deserved win. What a thrilling match it has been, showcasing the talents and tenacity of these two incredible athletes!
Backstage is where the shot focused next. Coming through the curtain unraveling the tape around her wrist was SCW Bombshell: Erika Moore. She used her teeth to tear some of the wrist tape off and tossed it on the floor as she was walking by. Before she could end up getting too far Ms. Rocky Mountains could be seen walking up beside her with a microphone in hand.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Erika! Erika! Can I get a moment of your time?
Using her teeth again to tear off some of the tape. She managed to free one of her wrists from it. Her gaze shifting up to focus on Ms. Mountains.
Erika Moore: Hey there sugar! What's on your mind?
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Well, that's what I wanted to ask you. You just picked up a pretty big win against Krystal tonight at Blaze of Glory. How are you feeling after that?
Erika Moore: Let me start off by saying. I wouldn't consider it a big win. I know that there are a lot of people that might respect Krystal and see her as some kind of measuring stick around here. However, after everything that's been said.
She shook her head a little bit.
Erika Moore: She was more than disrespectful. Started that way from the start, and in the end. I handled it like the lady I am. I'm not exactly surprised that I walked away with a win. Like I've said before. I give everyone credit where credit is due. But with this woman, I'll never sing her praises. I knew I was better than her. It's why she acted the way she did. She was threatened by me. In the end though, this win doesn't do much for me.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: You really think that? With all due respect, I think it does a lot for you. It certainly solidifies you here on our roster.
Erika Moore: I don't think it does that at all Ms. Mountains. Beating Krystal tonight just proved that I'm like every other girl on the roster. It's kind of a gimmie win when you face her. Maybe that's mean of me to say, but I can't see too many other girls arguing that point with me. What's done is done. I'm looking past Krystal. I'm looking forward to the future.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: That leads me to the next question then. What is next for you? Lots of people are talking about the Blast from the Past tournament. Have you thought about being part of that? Or do you have other things in store for yourself?
A moment of silence took place between the two women. Erika folding her arms across her chest thinking over the question being presented to her.
Erika Moore: I know that the tournament is historic for the company. It's been the launching pad for careers getting underway here. It's also been the launching pad for careers being revitalized. Lots and lots of good comes from that tournament. But I will not be partaking in the tournament myself.
As soon as that decision had been made verbally. It appeared to not go over well with the crowd. Their boos started to be heard in the back. Erika took notice of them.
Erika Moore: I don't mean to upset people by that decision. I just feel like at this moment. Being part of the tournament is not what I need to focus on. I'm in no position to be competing for a possible championship shot. I need to still get my feet under me. I want to grind and I want to do the work to earn those opportunities. At this moment I don't know what's next. I don't know where I'm going to go from here. But wherever the road takes me. I'll make the most of it.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: I am sure that I speak for a good portion of our fans when I say. We're all going to be waiting to see how it all plays out for you.
Erika Moore: Thank you for that! I'm sure whatever happens next. It'll be worthwhile!
Her attention started to turn to the other wrist that had tape on it while walking off. Ms. Mountains looked at the cameras with a small shrug. Before the shot proceeded to cut elsewhere for some more of the Blaze of Glory action.
From 28th April, SCW will be heading on..... THE BATTLEGROUND TOUR! We will be heading to famous battle grounds around the world, starting with Hastings, England!
April
28th - Climax Control 391, Battleground Tour - Hastings, England
May
5th - Climax Control 392, Battleground Tour - Normandy, France
12th - Climax Control 393, Battleground Tour - Vimy Ridge, France
19th - Climax Control 394, Battleground Tour - Troy, Turkey
26th - Climax Control 395, Battleground Tour - Gettysburg, USA
June
2nd - Pre Supercard Week Off
9th - Into The Void Xiii - Battleground Tour - Pearl Harbour, USA.
Join us as we step back in to history! Tickets available now!
Justin: This match is to be contest under Hardcore Rules. Introducing first…
Suddenly, the arena lights turn off and the crowd is hyped up for what was in store. As the opening of "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2 blares across the PA system, the mood of the crowd changes instantly and the arena is under the subtle glowing of the lights. As the lyrics finally kick in, a figure emerges; the highlight of their attire is being under the illusion. Mercedes Vargas stops short of the entrance ramp, hands on waist, and overlooking the crowd.
Justin: Making her way to the ring, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, weighing in at 125 pounds, MERCEEEEEDEEEES VAAAARGAAAAS!
Cheers, boos and catcalls soon greet her. Oblivious and yet satisfied with their reaction for several seconds, she flips her long hair, then makes her way to the ring. As she goes up the steps and walks to the end of the ring apron, she climbs to the turnbuckle, then turns her head back as the camera shows her determined expression-perhaps a message that her opponent will be in for a tough fight. Mercedes vaults into the ring and walks over to the opposite corner where she relaxes along the corner ropes while waiting for her opponent to arrive.
Justin: and her opponent…
The lights go down and "Mine" by Halestorm starts to play. The arena is filled with Red and lights and fog. The Silhouette of Alexandra can be seen at the top of the ramp. She poses on the top of the ramp and as the beat drops, she starts to make her way down the ramp, towards the ring. Stopping halfway down the ramp, she stops looking out over the crowd, before continuing on. She smirks seeing some of the signs people made, a cocky smirk crosses her face.
Justin: From DALLAS, TX.. ALEXANDRA CALAWAY!!!!!
Finishing her walk down the ramp, she climbs onto the ring apron and up onto the turnbuckle. She slips into the ring and poses on the ropes, leaning forward on the ropes, sometimes talking shit with people in front row. As she looks at Vargas across the ring.
The ref moves in and indicates for the bell to be rung…DING DING DING!
Vargas and Calaway stare at each other from across the ring, as they slowly move forward to the centre of the ring, where they come face to face as they exchange a few words, which escalates to insults and barbs as they gets into each other's faces before it breaks down into a brawl where they throw punches at each other before its de-escalates into shoving before they both turn and bail from the ring, where they hunt for a weapon. They both opt for a chair, and they get back into the ring and they meet and stare at each other for a moment.
Simone: Vargas and Calaway exchange mainly words and insults… as they get into each other's face and that quickly breaks down and they begin to brawl and throw punch before it weirdly turns into a shoving match.
Adams: Usually that is the other way around, as they both exit the ring and go hunting underneath the ring and they pull out chair and dive back into the ring and we have a Mexican standoff.
They both swing and their chair's, which connect with a loud clatter and both grimace from the jolt of metal on metal, but they take another swing and the chairs connect and this time they both drop their chairs and shake their hands, as Vargas strikes first and boots Calaway in the stomach before grabbing her hand and Irish whips her across the ring as Calaway bounces off the ropes and Vargas goes for a wild swing, which Calaway ducks and she turns and delivers a slap to Vargas' face. Vargas holds her face, as Calaway quickly follows up with a standing dropkick. Vargas drops to the mat and quickly rolls from the ring away from Calaway.
Simone: They both swing their chairs the first time and connect, there is a moment of hesitation and they do it again, as this time the vibrations rattle through their hands and both drop their chairs. Vargas then strikes.
Adams: Vargas Irish whips Calaway across the ring, as she bounces off the ropes, Vargas goes for a wild swing, which Calaway sucks and surprises Vargas with a slap. Calaway follows up with a dropkick and Vargas quickly bails from the ring.
Calaway picks up one of the chairs and she climbs out of the ring, where she moves to Vargas, where she lifts the chair up above her head and goes to bring it down across Vargas, but Vargas rolls out of the way and Calaway hits the mat. Vargas crawls away quickly and moves towards the ring, as Calaway turns and lifts the chair up as she watches Vargas and stalks her. Vargas grabs the ring apron and pulls herself up and gets to her feet and Calaway swings, but Vargas dodges again and the chair clatters the apron, and this gives Vargas an opening once more and she kicks one of Calaway's arms.
Adams: Calaway grabs one of the chair's and goes after Vargas. She raises the chair above her head as she looks to attack Vargas but Vargas dodges and Calway hits nothing but mat, as Vargas crawls away quickly to avoid Calaway.
Simone: Calaway watches and stalks Vargas, and as Vargas pulls her up, Calaway swing and misses, which gives Vargas an opening and she kicks out, catching Caalway on the arm.
Calaway drops the chair and grabs her arm and in that moment of being kicked and dropping the chair, Vargas follows up with a superkick and Calaway drops to knees, as Vargas grabs her and pulls her up, where she drives Calaway's face into the ring apron. Vargas keeps hold of her before dragging her to the announce table and bounces her face off that. She then rolls Calaway onto the announce table, where she also climbs up onto the announce table, where she grabs Calaway's hair and then proceeds to curb stomp Calaway face into the table.
Simone: She follows up a superkick. Calaway is rocked by the superkick and Vargas grabs Calaway and drives her face into the apron. She is coming this way…
Adams: Quick grab everything.
Simone: Vargas puts Calaway onto our tablet and then curb stomps her.
Adams: Did you hear that thud?!?
Vargas leaps off the table and then drags Calaway off the table and then goes for a pin…
ONE!
TWO!
Thr… kickout!
Simone: Vargas drags Calaway off the table and goes for a pin and Calaway just kicks out amazingly.
Calaway kicks out, as Vargas looks at the ref with shock as the ref indicates that she kicked out. Vargas shakes her head, as she tries again…
ONE!
TWO!
Kickout!
Adams: She tries again and again Calaway kicks out.
Vargas slaps the mat, as she climbs to her feet as she stomps on Calaway a few times before turning and lifting the ring skirt up as she seeks a new weapon. Lifting the second skirt she pulls out a trash can and empties the contents out to reveal a Singapore cane, baseball bat, chain and various smaller items like a miscellaneous bag of what could be tacks and some brass knucks. She picks up the Singapore cane and slides the chain and the other small items into the ring before turning her attention back to Calaway.
Simone: Vargas isn't happy, as she goes hunting for something new.
Adams: She finds some new toys and puts some of them into the ring, while she keeps the Singapore Cane and goes after Calaway. This isn't going to be pretty.
Vargas raises the cane up above her head and then bring the cane across Calaway's back, Calaway screams out in pain, as she begins to crawl away from Vargas. Vargas just follows and catches Calaway across her back again and again Calaway cries out as she crawls a little further before Vargas approaches again this time, she chokes Calaway with the cane. Calaway struggles and gasps for air before Vargas releases. Vargas chucks the cane away and grabs Calaway and pulls her up and rolls her back into the ring.
Simone: Vargas brings the cane down across Calaway's back with a loud crack, which is almost drowned out by Calaway's scream of pain, as she then seeks to get away from Vargas. But Vargas follows and cracks the cane across her back again.
Adams: Vargas isn't done and she chokes Calaway with the cane but she doesn't hold it in place for too long and opts to roll her back in the ring.
Calaway rolls away as she sneakily grabs the brass knucks unbeknownst to Vargas, as Vargas climbs into the ring. She picks up the chain and wraps it around her fist and then approaches Calaway and grabs her and pulls her up and pushes her into the corner. Vargas raises her arm up to show that chain around her hand but as she shows off, Calaway fires in a brass knuckled punch to Vargas' stomach. Vargas expels a load of air and drops to a knee and Calaway follows up with a knee shot and drops Vargas.
Simone: Calaway rolls away, as Vargas climbs back in as she grabs the chain and wraps it around her fist, as she looks to inflict more damage. She pulls Calaway up and into the corner.
Adams: Vargas raises her arm up… but her showing off is quickly brought to a halt as Calaway throws in a punch into Vargas' stomach and Vargas is winded.
Simone: It looks like Calaway has brass knuckled on her hand… when did she pick them up. Oof... a knee shot to Vargas' face and that drop Vargas.
Calaway takes a moment, as she moves out from the corner and drops to a knee as she takes a moment to try and recover from the everything that Vargas has done. She removes the brass knucks as she crawls over to Vargas, where she grabs at the chain on Vargas' hand and yank its off. She then climbs on top of Vargas and proceeds to unleash a series of lefts and rights and forearm shots before grabbing the chain and she chokes Vargas with it. Vargas kicks her legs about before Calaway climbs off and sits Vargas up and she wraps the chain around Vargas' neck before dragging her to the ropes, where she wraps the chain around the ropes. She climbs out of the ring, grabs the chain, and pulls on it as she chokes Vargas with Vargas grabbing at the chain as she seeks air.
Adams: Calaway takes her time as she tries to recover as much as possible, as she removes the brass knucks from her hand and removes the chain from Vargas' hand, which is wise.
Simone: Calaway mounts Vargas and proceeds to unleash punches and forearm shots before choking her with the Chain. But she isn't done with the chain. She climbs off Vargas and wraps it around her neck and drags her to the ropes before wrapping some of the chain around the bottom rope and she then chokes her some more.
Adams: This is vicious.
Letting go, Calaway climbs back into the ring, where she moves to the brown bag in the centre of the ring, where she undoes the string and empties the contents – thumb tacks - of the bag all over the ring. Calaway turns back to Vargas, where she releases the chain from her neck and drags her up to her feet. Vargas drives her head forward and catches Calaway on her nose and Calaway stumbles back holding her face, which gives Vargas an opening and she moves forward and spins Calaway around to reveal her bloody nose and she boots Calaway in the stomach and then this a snap suplex onto the thumb tacks.
Simone: Calaway releases and then gets back into the ring, where she grabs the brown bag and empties the contents to reveal thumb tacks.
Adams: Nice. Calaway grabs Vargas and pulls her up, but as she does… Vargas thrusts her head forward and catches Calaway's nose. Calaway is stunned and now bloody as Vargas hits a snap suplex onto the thumb tacks and impaling Calaway onto some of those tacks.
Calaway cries out as she sits up to reveal the thumb tacks in her back, as Vargas rolls away as she also has thumb tacks stuck in her, as she gets to a knee as she rubs her neck and coughs as the marks around her neck begin to show up. Calaway meanwhile moves to her knees and begins to slowly crawl away, as Vargas removes a couple of tacks from her arm before getting to a knee and then pushes herself up, as she grabs one of the chairs and moves to the corner and jams the chair into corner.
Simone: Vargas still feeling the chain around her neck, takes her time before making her way to feet, as she grabs a chair and jams it between turnbuckle and ropes.
She turns and stumbles over to Calaway, where she grabs her and pulls her up and Irish whips her into the corner, Calaway hits the corner and the chair as Vargas rushes in, but Calaway gets her feet up and catches Vargas. Vargas stumbles back before rushing in again but Calaway is ready and she delivers a boot to Vargas' in the stomach before hitting a STO right into the chair.
Adams: Vargas sends Calaway into the corner, which Vargas looks to follow up with a splash, but Calaway blocks it and Vargas tries again but she is stopped again and ends up face first into the chair after an STO.
Calaway takes a few moments, as she wipes her bloody nose on her arm as she then approaches Vargas and grabs her and pulls her up, as she positions Vargas over the chair and then hits the Fallen Angel (Spinning Sitout Lifting Double underhook facebuster) onto the chair.
Simone: Calaway takes her time before hitting the Fallen Angel onto the chair and then goes for a pin.
She then goes for the cover…
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Adams: Calaway picks up the win in this hard fought brutal match.
DING DING DING!
Justin: Winner if this match… Alexandra Calaway.
Calaway's music hits over the p.a as she slowly sits up, as she grimaces in discomfort as she removes a few more tacks before making her way to feet, as the referee moves in and raises her arm in victory.
The backstage area of the Walkup Skydome is bustling with activity throughout as staff and personnel are rushing to and fro, working to ensure that everything goes smoothly throughout the evening while the wrestlers themselves get fitted with their gear and hair and makeup done in costumes. And standing before a green background with the Internet title held over her shoulder is the reigning and soon to be defending champion, Tempest. The amazon is having her publicity photos taken to commemorate her title reign and defense this evening when another figure enters the scene.
Pussy Willow: Excuse me, Tempest?
Tempest spots the busty backstage reporter and all but rolls her eyes.
Tempest: Oh lord...
Pussy Willow: Tempest, I was hoping to catch you before your championship defense against Crystal Zdunich.
Tempest: Well, what about it?
Pussy Willow: It's just that when you won the title, you stated that you were going to bring the Internet back to the Internet Championship and you have certainly accomplished that. Do you intend to do the same after Blaze of Glory XII if you retain...?
Tempest raises her eyebrows questioningly and Pussy Willow quickly corrects herself.
Pussy Willow: When. When you retain!
Tempest nods,satisfied.
Tempest: if the bosses let me do more polls, sure. If you do nothing related to the Internet then what's the point behind the championship?
Pussy Willow: And your defense tonight against the Hall of Famer, Crystal Zdunich? Crystal is a Grand Slam Champion and has to be one of your toughest opponents to date.
Tempest: Excuse me, but she and I faced each other before. They said the same thing then and look what happened. Huh? Who walked away from that one the winner? And now she's coming in having won my poll to decide my challenger tonight? Lady, you are not going to tell me she won that poll legit the way Alexandra was leading clear up until the end! Trust me, I was watching and every time Calaway pulled ahead, suddenly there was another vote thrown in to either tie it or to ultimately let Crystal pull ahead and win!
Pussy Willow: So what are you saying?
Tempest: I'm saying that it was too obvious that someone -- either Crystal herself or she had someone else watching for any votes going in Alexandra's favor and then they countered it to stuff the ballot box! Otherwise I'd be defending against someone who actually earned the title shot and not someone who just worked the system and then acts all surprised like she wasn't expecting it!
She shakes her head.
Tempest: Crystal thinks she's fooling everyone with that act but she's not fooling a damn single person!
Pussy Willow: Well before I end this interview.
Tempest: There's a chance of that, is there?
Pussy Willow: ...Um,yes. I was just wondering if there was any woman that could have won your poll and you got to face, who would it have been?
Tempest pauses in thought before answering.
Tempest: Well I would have said from that first poll, Mercedes Vargas. Chick was one I had serious respect for but that got tossed out the damn window. Woman was one of the greats and now...
She shook her head with a frown.
Tempest: She's just become the saddest, most pathetic choke artist this place has ever seen!
That said, Tempest walks off camera, effectively ending the interview.
We find ourselves in the backstage area again, which is in its normal form of "organized chaos". The show takes a lot of individual efforts to keep it running smoothly, after all. There are the electricians, the fireworks experts, the cotton candy sellers, and, of course, the wrestlers. The camera focuses on one such wrestler, his back turned to us as he does shirtless push-ups against the side of the wall. It's an incredible sight, showing off the man's impressive physique. He does one final push-up... and then gets pushed to the side, sending him sprawling out of sight, as Peter Vaughn steps into frame. He looks over at the downed man, shrugging his shoulders.
Peter Vaughn: Sorry, boyo. My bad.
Vaughn gives a smirking nod to the fallen wrestler, before turning and facing the camera, walking forward away from the possibly injured man.
Peter Vaughn: You know, I've set a lot of goals in my time wrestling in the squared circle. Many of them, I've achieved, through blood, sweat, and intelligence. But a few... have been infuriatingly out of reach. The main one of these has been in the tag-team ranks. I have joined up with fellow Hall of Famers. I have competed in numerous tournaments all around the world. I've gotten to the finals numerous times. But... I just have never been able to win the big one, not when it counted. Not when I have a partner to deal with.
With a sigh, Vaughn continues to move forward, passing by a couple of technical assistants who eye him, then turn and talk to each other, whispering. Vaughn appears to not notice... or he just doesn't care what they have to say.
Peter Vaughn: I vowed that in 2024, this disturbing trend would end. But now here we sit, in April, and I've still come up short. True, I haven't been able to fully focus on my tag-team agenda, but that's just an excuse. A true superstar in this business can multitask, and I'm going to be increasing my focus from now on. Because I expect that I'm going to have a tremendous run in the Blast From The Past Tournament.
Vaughn turns to the right, stopping in front of a large poster that's advertising Blast From The Past 2024. He stares at it for a moment, before shaking his head.
Peter Vaughn: Last year, I wanted to make a major impact in the tournament. But Seleana Zdunich and I ended up being a match made in oblivion, as we weren't able to find a way to work together. I regrouped from that by winning the Roulette Title, but I can't say that that tournament doesn't still hold a place in my mind, of opportunities missed. This year... I'm planning for things to be different. And they will be.
Vaughn puts a hand on the poster, running down it... before grabbing hold of it and ripping it off the wall. He holds it in his hand, looking towards the camera.
Peter Vaughn: This year... it doesn't matter who my partner is, whether it's a Hall of Famer or a scrub making their first visit to Sin City. I'm going to carry them across the finish line, and I'm going to achieve my goal, however I have to. I look forward to seeing who gets to come with me on this journey... and who ends up being the speed bumps laying in our way.
Vaughn smiles, before lifting up the poster. He looks ready to rip it apart... but stops. He instead takes another look at it, before turning and walking it off, keeping it intact.
Cameras were back at the ringside area. To be more specific they were focused on Belinda Simone and Jason Adams. The two addressed the audience right away.
Simone: I'm getting word from the back that we have some sort of video package ready to play for our fans in attendance.
Adams: If my sources are correct, it has to do with the Blast From The Past tournament.
Simone: Roll the footage.
This was the cue for the footage to be rolled. Forcing the fans to pay close attention to the video that began to air.
Once the video stopped airing. The vocal SCW fans could be heard. There are quite a few unsatisfied boos being heard. With the cameras cutting right back to Belinda and Jason.
Adams: Uh...
Simone: This isn't going to be a pleasant time for any of us.
Adams: If I were that kid. The last thing I'd be worried about is entering the tournament. His father created such a toxic environment a year ago. I'm sure there's plenty of people that would love to take it out on him.
Simone: He should be more concerned coming face to face with J2H. I'm more than sure he hasn't forgotten about the car incident.
Adams: Here's hoping that he's out of the tournament quickly and out of our hair. Having anyone in that family around here for any given amount of time is bad news.
Of course those boos continued to ring out from those in attendance. Very determined to let their voices be heard. That's when the shot cut on over to the entrance way for the next scheduled contest of the night.
Justin: The following contest is for one fall and is for the SCW Bombshell Internet championship. Introducing first, the challenger...
The arena fades to black and as it does we are treated to the loud sounds of Let It Go by Demi Lovato blasting all across the speakers. We are treated to fog filling the arena that looks like mist and snow flurries begin to fall from the ceiling. As the music picks up we can see two figures emerging through the curtain. Those figures are the Zdunichs. Seleana claps for her wife as Crystal emerges out in blue top with white ruffles on the front and extended down to her knee on the left side. She wears a short, black lace skirt with a white belt. She wears blue glovelets fastened by black straps. She has black ribbons on her upper arms and knee-high brown UGG Style boots with no heel. Crystal smirks as she has a white rose in her hand and she smells it bringing a smile to her face.
Justin: Making her way to the ring being accompanied by Seleana Zdunich born in Detroit Michigan representing Los Angeles, California she is "The Winter Rose" Crystal Zdunich!!!
Crystal walks down the aisle all smiles. She claps the hands of the outstretched fans as she stops and hands her white rose to a special little girl in the audience. She finally makes it to the ring where she does a split to enter the ring. She rises back up and blows kisses to all of the fans that are cheering her on. She bounces about as Seleana claps her hands for her wife. Crystal waves her hands running her hands through her long blue hair as she waits for the match to start.
Justin: And her opponent...
The heavy beat of Halestorm's "You Call Me a Bitch Like It's a Bad Thing" kicks up over the sound system and the heads of the SCW Universe turns towards the entrance as the Bombshell amazon Tempest walks out onto the stage.
Justin: Coming to the ring! From Honolulu, Hawaii, weighing two hundred and eighteen pounds, she is the SCW Bombshell Internet champion, she is Tempest!
The fans are in awe at the size of Tempest as she wastes no time in power walking straight to the ring, her eyes never straying from her destination and paying no mind to the fans reaching out toward her. A perpetual frown on her face, she arrives at the ringside area where she climbs up onto the ring apron and straight inside of the ring. Tempest stands in the center of the ring, her arms held out and turns full circle before moving to her corner.
Simone: This will not be for the faint of heart.
Adams: No Tempest match is.
The two move to the middle of the ring.
DING DING DING!
We see Tempest standing across the six sided ring from Crystal Zdunich, the larger amazon approaches her challenger as Crystal is circling around the ring, realizing that she need to use her speed to stay out of the way of the more powerful champion. Tempest steps forward, arms outstretched to grab Crystal, only for her to step out of the way and wrap her arms around the bigger woman for a Back Suplex attempt.
Simone: Uh oh…, that isn't a smart move at all.
Tempest back elbows to the side of Crystal's head before turning around and grabs her by the arms and hurls her across the ring with ease. Crystal quickly rolls out of the ring in an attempt to recover as she notices Tempest approach her. Crystal backs off as we see Tempest step out of the ring and chases after Crystal, who slides back into the ring and then drives a knee into the side of Tempest head before driving a few elbows across the back of her neck. She then tries to roll the champion over for a cover, only to be bench pressed a few feet away from the champ after a count of one
Adams: Good grief!!!
Crystal quickly gets to her feet, sees Tempest on one knee as she runs towards her for a running knee, only to have Tempest explode with a big time clothesline that sends Crystal 180 degrees before crashing down on the canvas. Tempest quickly grabs her by the arm and pulls her up to her feet before whipping Crystal into the corner as she follows it up with a running avalanche.
Simone: Good God!! Crystal got out of the way at the final moment!!!
Crystal indeed got out of the way, she executes a high kick to the face of Tempest and then jumps the ropes for a Tornado DDT, but her eyes widen in shock as she feels the powerful arms wrap around her waist and throws her into the middle of the ring, causing Crystal to land hard on the backside as Tempest runs the ropes and comes crashing down on the seated Crystal Zdunich with a Cross Body Block that crashes her down on the canvas for the three count.
ONE!
TWO!
But Crystal barely gets her shoulder off the canvas as Tempest looks up at Jacobs with a questionable look on her face, only to have him tell her that it was a count of two. Tempest grabs hold of a handful of hair as she drags Crystal towards the turnbuckles, climbs to the middle turnbuckle before going for a Splash as Crystal rolls out of the way as Tempest crashes down upon the canvas as Crystal grabs hold of the head in a headlock and drives her knee a few times into the forehead before climbing upon the top turnbuckle as she comes off the top turnbuckles with a Moonsault on top of the champion before rolling her over on her back for the three count.
ONE!
TWO!
Tempest gets her shoulder off the canvas as Crystal quickly runs to the ropes and comes off with a baseball slide to the head before going for another cover.
ONE!
TWO!
Tempest bench presses Crystal off of her, she gets thrown over the top rope but she manages to grab the top rope in order for her to land on the ring apron. She then Quickly jumps the top rope for a Springboard Leg Drop on top of the champion before she slowly gets to her feet and executes a handstand across the ropes and then adjusts herself to land on top of Tempest.
ONE!
TWO!
THR..
Tempest this time barely manages to get her shoulder off the canvas as Crystal Zdunich manages to wrap her legs across the throat of the champion, using her leg strength in an attempt to choke out the champion with them as Jacobs is checking in on the champion whether she wants to surrender. But Tempest uses her powerful arms to slowly break the hold that Crystal Zdunich had on her as she slowly gets to her feet while still holding on to the legs of her opponent. Grabbing hold of her as she sets her up for a Boston Crab submission hold and sits down really deep as Crystal Zdunich is screaming in agony underneath he weight of the champion as she pulls harder and harder on the legs.
Simone: Is this going to be the moment that Crystal is going to surrender???
Adams: She is close to the ropes, I am just not so sure that she is close enough!!!
Crystal is crawling while extending her arms towards the bottom rope, clearly inches away from the ropes but just too far away for her to cause a break. She pounds her fists upon the canvas, but refuses to give in as she uses all of her strength that she has inside her body to extend her arm just one more time and this time manages to get her index finger upon the bottom rope as that causes Jacobs to tell Tempest to release the submission hold that she had on her challenger.
Simone: She did it!! unbelievable!!!
Tempest lets go as she turns around and stares at the painful expression on Crystal Zdunich's her face as she had managed to roll on her back. The two lock eyes as this causes Crystal to reach for the ropes and drags herself closer to the corner in a futile attempt to get out of the way of Tempest. Only to have Tempest to grab hold of her head and pulls her up to her feet in a swift motion, lifting her up in the air before placing her across her shoulders in an attempt for a Samoan Drop. Only for a desperate Crystal Zdunich to thwart it with a rake across the eyes of the champion as that sends her from the massive Shoulders. Crystal jumps up again, locks her arms across the throat of Tempest for a sleeper hold as Tempest's reaction is one of unexpected shock but ultimately turns into aggression as she drives her massive back into the corner and sandwiches Crystal between her and the turnbuckles. The move causes the challenger to let go as Tempest backs off, only for Crystal to jump out of the corner and goes for another Sleeper Hold.
Adams: Crystal is not giving up!!!
Simone: That's true, but I just feel that Tempest is not yet ready to drop down!!!
And this time Tempest grabs hold of Crystal's head as she reaches behind hers and yanks her off her back by using her massive strength. Crystal comes in contact with the canvas as Tempest then follows it up with a massive kick between the shoulder blades of the challenger as she then runs to the ropes and hits a Cannon Ball into the seated challenger as that squashes her big time.
Simone: Good God!!!
Tempest then follows it up by picking up Crystal and lifts her up in the air before dropping her with a Sit Down Powerbomb before going for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Jacobs calls for the bell as we see Tempest leaning over across her challenger as she is breathing heavily. She looks over towards Jacobs, who hands her the title before lifting her right arm up in the air.
Justin: Ladies and Gentlemen!! Here is your winner by pinfall and STILL SCW Bombshell Internet Champion!!! Tempest!!!!
The crowd erupts as Tempest gets to her feet and celebrates her victory over the fallen Crystal Zdunich.
The curtains at the gorilla position are thrown open and the victorious visage of the Bombshell Internet Champion, Tempest, appears at the top of the steps with the Internet title belt slung over her shoulder. At the sight of the winner and retaining champion,those backstage greet her with hearty applause, causing her to frown almost comically as she descends the steps -- when suddenly a steel folding chair is swung from out of nowhere, cracking her across the back of the head! Tempest falls down the last step and to the floor and the attacker is revealed to be none other than Mercedes Vargas! Mercedes throws the chair down right into her exposed head and body when security and other personnel and wrestlers hurry to break it up before things can go any further! Security orders Mercedes away but before she takes her exit, the Hall of Famer and Grand Slam Champion looks down at the reigning champion and sneers.
Mercedes: NOW who looks sad and pathetic!?
And she turns and walks off with staff tending to Tempest!
The camera fades in to Hot Stuff Mark Ward and Christian Underwood underneath the Blast From The Past banner.
HS: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the drawing for the 2024 Blast From The Past tournament.
Christian: This year, we honor wrestling legends Macho Man Randy Savage and Daffney.
Both men raise a bag each.
Christian: Sixteen teams will be drawn with the winners getting a World Championship shot in their respective divisions at Into The Void XIII on June 9th.
HS: As usual, I'll be drawing out the Bombshells, Christian will be drawing out the superstars. You've already heard about a few new faces, so let's see who they start their Blast From The Past journey with.
Christian: Let's get started. Ladies first.
Hot Stuff raises his eyebrow but reaches in for the first name.
HS: Alexandra Calaway.
Christian draws his first name.
Christian: And the Superstar entrant is… "Hot Stuff"Mark Ward! KIDDING!
Hot Stuff turns his head and looks at Christian.
HS: The fuck, nearly had a heart attack!
Christian: Well we don't want to have Amanda give you mouth to mouth again. Seriously, Alexandra's tag team partner is … Alexander Raven!
Christian looks at the name, then at Mark.
Christian: Is anyone else getting a case of deja vu?
HS: Just a bit. Did I go to sleep and wake up in 2023 again?
Hot Stuff shrugs and reaches in for his second name.
HS: Harper Mason.
Christian takes a name from the men's bowel, er, bowl…
Christian: Harper's partner is … Lyle Kasey Junior…who!?
HS: Did you say Miles Kasey Jr?
Christian: Lyle, not Miles!
Christian stomps on the stage.
Christian: Check your battery Alma!
HS: Sister act? Really?
Hot Stuff shakes his head and reaches in for the third name.
HS: Diamond Steele
Christian reaches in to draw a name.
Christian: And her partner will be … Jayden Harris! Ooooo!
HS: Hope he gets an Uber to shows, remember what happened last time he was here?
Hot Stuff reaches in for name four.
HS: Bea Barnhart
Christian: And her partner will be…
Christian draws a name and starts cackling like a loon.
Christian: Konrad Raab!
HS: There's another Raab? They're like rabbits!
Hot Stuff sighs and picks out another name.
HS: Kallie Reznik
Christian reaches in to draw a name as he takes a drink of water. He looks at it and spews water all over!
Christian: Artie! Hahahahaha!
Mark just stares at him and shakes his head.
HS: You're a horrid little person.
Hot Stuff shakes his head at Christian with a disappointed look and draws the next name.
HS: Melissa
Christian draws a name.
Christian: And Melissa returns to team with Aiden Reynolds!
HS: Good team there. I like that. Next up…
He pulls out another name.
HS: Bobbie Dahl
Christian: And her tag team partner will be…
He draws a name…
Christian: Peter Vaughn!
HS: Bloody hell…. I can't pick a winner at this point. Next name.
He pulls out the next name.
HS: Former SCU star Cordelia Clark.
Christian: And her partner will be…
He draws a name…
Christian: The Hardcore Geriatric, Justin Smith!
A blank look appears on Hot Stuff's face.
HS: Let's uh, move on quickly.
Hot Stuff picks out another name.
HS: Shay Owens
Christian draws the next name.
Christian: And her partner will be… Jamie Dean, the Twerking King!
HS: Got potential, next up for execution…
He reaches for the next name.
HS: Luna Pasilno
Christian draws next.
Christian: And Luna's partner will be … Sean Parker!
HS: You might not know who he is, but trust me on this one. Top, top guy. Next one out…
Hot Stuff picks out the next name.
HS: Serena Riot
Christian: Next up….
Christian draws the next name.
Christian: The Unbreakable One aka Eddie Lyons!
HS: Not too shabby. The next Bombshell is….
Hot Stuff grabs the next name.
HS: Kasey Vex.
Christian draws the men's name.
Christian: Vex's partner will be former World Champion Matthew Knox!
Hot Stuff nods his head approvingly.
HS: Next out…
He reaches in for the next name.
HS: Roux.
Hot Stuff looks confused.
HS: Ok then…
Christian: Whoever that is gets to team with….
He draws the next name…
Christian: "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart!
Hot Stuff stifles a laugh.
HS: Interesting…. Three to go!
He reaches in the bag.
HS: Nakita Niles
Christian draws a name.
Christian: Nakita's partner will be … the returning Caleb Storms! Oo!
Christian grabs Mark by the sleeve.
Christian: Someone call Fenris!
Hot Stuff fires a thumbs up.
HS: Alright, but I'm not clearing up the mess Caleb makes or paying to get rid of the smell. Two left!
Hot Stuff draws out another name.
HS: Eiley
Christian draws the next name.
Christian: And Eiley will team with the returning Gold Fever - I mean, Mark 'The Dragon" Cross!
HS: Having another weird feeling like we've been here before… Ah well, and the last one out the bag.
Hot Stuff pulls out the last name.
HS: Kat Jones.
Christian looks at the final name in his hand - and snorts so hard he hurts himself and grabs his nose.
Christian: SCW's own answer to Ru Paul - Teddy Warren!
HS: Well, that's your teams for 2024. Thanks for joining us, enjoy the rest of the show!
The scene fades from Christian and Mark to a list of the teams
Alexandra Calaway and Alexander Raven.
Harper Mason and Lyle Kasey Jr.
Diamond Steele and Jayden Harris.
Bea Barnhart and Konrad Raab.
Kallie Reznik and Artie.
Melissa and Aiden Reynolds.
Bobbie Dahl and Peter Vaughn.
Cordelia Clark and Justin Smith.
Shay Owens and Jamie Dean.
Luna Pasilno and Sean Parker.
Serena Riot and Eddie Lyons.
Kasey Vex and Matt Knox.
Roux and Bill Barnhart.
Nakita Niles and Caleb Storms.
Eiley and Mark Cross.
Kat Jones and Teddy Warren.
Cameras were now starting to focus on the ring again. It was time for the next scheduled contest of the night. The lights in the arena go out, causing the usual hysteria from the crowd. After a few seconds, Peter Vaughn's face appears on the big tron, darkly smirking down at the fans.
Justin: The following contest is for the Sin City Wrestling Internet Championship. It's scheduled for one fall. Introducing first from Dallas, Texas. Weighing in at one hundred and eighty five pounds. 'The Mechanic' PETER VAUGHN!
After Vaughn finishes speaking, he begins to laugh. His laughter carries on as the Tron video overtakes his image, beginning with "This Time It's Different" by Evans Blue. Vaughn comes out from the back, smiling at the reaction he's getting. He stops on the ramp, surveying the hatred from the crowd. From Vaughn's reaction, you'd think they were chanting his name, as he walks down the aisle with a cocky smile. He heads straight through the ropes and into his corner, stretching and preparing for a fight.
"Throne" by Bring Me The Horizon starts pumping through the speakers as Miles Kasey bops out onto the ramp in rhythm with the beat. He bounces in place twice before bolting towards the ring.
Justin: And now making his way to the ring. He is the current reigning and defending Internet Champion. Hailing from Manchester, United Kingdom. Weighing in at two hundred and fifteen pounds. MILES 'Milo' KASEY!
Sliding under the bottom rope, running into the adjacent ropes and handstand springboarding backwards into a superhero pose as the fans go crazy. Both men locked eyes with one another as Drew began to step in the middle to get ready to call for the bell.
DING DING DING!
The sound of the bell had Vaughn and Miles starting to circle around one another. Clearly trying to feel each other out and how this was going to go. Soon enough both men locked up in the center of the ring for a tight collar and elbow tie up. Neither man is getting the upper hand just yet. Struggling back and forth with one another. Then Vaughn quickly pulled Miles in for a headlock. Using his biceps to really apply pressure to the side of the Internet Champion's head.
Simone: I have this down in my notes tonight, Jason as a match that I feel like could very easily steal the show. Of course that isn't a knock at the rest of our roster but this match is going to be a sight to see.
Adams: Both men are very similar in size. Both men are very much similar in styles. Peter just happens to be a little bit of a you know what sometimes.
Simone: Even with that being the case. He is someone that lays it all on the line when he's out there. Just like Miles does. I'm excited to see how this all plays out before us.
Miles' facial expressions said it all. It was a little painful but he managed to start sending a couple of shots to the kidney of Vaughn in order to break up the headlock. When that didn't work, Miles wrapped both hands around his waist and shot the challenger towards the ropes. Vaughn hit them but when he came back towards Miles. The Internet Champion leap frogged right on over him to cause Vaughn to go to the other side of the ring to hit the ropes.
Vaughn came back to a bent over Miles, but the challenger used his quickness to back roll over the top of Miles landing on his feet. Vaughn turned around to face Miles and Miles was right there to go for a kick. Vaughn grabbed his foot to prevent it leaving Miles on one leg. Suddenly Miles then used his other foot to kick up and break the hold as he flipped over landing on his feet. Only to rush Vaughn the moment he landed. The challenge ducked down and shot Miles over the ropes, but Miles was able to land on the apron feet first.
Adams: This is that quick as a cat offense I was talking about.
Simone: And the ring awareness is something that stands out as well. How impressive was that for Miles to not let himself tumble to the floor.
Adams: I think that ends up being the least impressive thing we see out of these two. This is just barely scratching the surface.
Miles caught Vaughn right in the face with a forearm that caused the challenge to stumble back. That's when the champion grabbed the top rope with something in mind, but before he could springboard. Vaughn kicked the top rope causing Miles to lose his grip and tumble to the floor. Miles was quick to get to his feet. However as soon as he stood up Vaughn went running across the ring apron and used the corner to his advantage to backflip off and land a MOONSAULT on Miles taking him to the floor.
Simone: For the first time it seems like Peter has real control of the match after that moonsault.
Adams: You know Belinda. I never understood how some of these guys can do what they do out there. Those ring ropes are very slippery. The corner, sure it has a pad but it's not the easiest thing to plant your foot on. Peter did it so effortlessly.
Simone: Comes from years and years of experience is the only thing I can think of. But then again you have to take into consideration the Internet Championship is on the line.
Adams: Indeed it is. Peter has gone down in history as quite possibly the greatest SCW Roulette Champion. I'm sure he'd love to have gold around his waist once again.
Vaughn was quick to get to his feet. A bit of a smirk plastered his lips as the fans there in the front row let it be known how they felt about his actions. Right away Vaughn was grabbing a hold of the head of Miles pulling him up to his feet. He charged towards the ring with the Internet Champion and tossed him into the ring from under the bottom rope. Vaughn gripped the middle rope and pulled himself up onto the apron, but that turned out to be a mistake.
Miles was already on his feet as he caught Vaughn with an ENZIGURI to the side of the head. Vaughn fell off the apron but managed to land on his feet. The challenger held the side of his head. One had to imagine being kicked in it didn't feel great. By the time he turned back around to face the ring. Miles was in a full sprint as he dove off the top rope with zero care for his body landing on top of Vaughn for a DIVING CROSSBODY to the outside.
Adams: Look out below! What a beautiful dive by our Internet Champion.
Simone: Not only a beautiful dive, but just showed us how quickly momentum can swing.
Adams: Couldn't have said it better myself Belinda.
Simone: My only thing is, these two need to get it back in the ring and keep it in the ring. You can't win a championship this way.
Miles was back on his feet as he grabbed a hold of Vaughn and picked him up off the arena floor. Rushing towards the ring and tossing him into the ring from under the bottom rope. Vaughn rolled to the center. Miles hopped up on the apron and charged across the apron to get to the corner. Climbing to the top before taking one look at Vaughn and then leaped off. Coming down feet first for a DOUBLE FOOT STO-NO! Before Miles could land, Vaughn rolled out of the way.
It appeared that Miles did some damage to his knee as it buckled upon landing on hist feet. Before he had a chance to do anything else. Vaughn was on his feet and right behind Miles. He grabbed a hold of him before planting Miles in the center of the ring with a COBRA CLUTCH BULLDOG! Miles was flat against the mat as Vaughn rolled him over and then made the cover for the first pin attempt of the match.
ONE!
MILES KICKS OUT RIGHT AWAY!
Simone: Only a one count for Peter on that attempt.
Adams: Miles is one of the most resilient stars we have on our roster. It is going to take a lot more than that to keep him down.
As soon as Miles kicked out. Vaughn was quick to apply a chin lock on the Internet Champion. Putting his knee right into the back of Miles to keep him in place. The facial expressions of Miles was a good indication that things were not feeling great for him at this moment. Using his hands to try and push up on the challengers to free himself. Vaughn was quick to put an end to it by yanking on Miles head a little harder while planting that knee firmer into his neck and spine.
Miles slammed his feet into the mat showing those signs of discomfort. However the fans were being loud and very pro-Miles in an attempt to will him back into things. That's when Miles gripped a hold of Vaughn's hands again and started to push them up to relieve himself of the pressure of the chin lock. In doing so he swung his hips out and began to get his legs up under him. Vaughn shook his head and tried to reclaim control but it wasn't working.
With both men on a vertical basis. Miles repositioned his hands to grab a hold of Vaughn and pull him down with a SIT DOWN JAWBREAKER forcing Vaughn's jaw to collide on top of Miles' head before he fell back against the mat. Despite hitting the mat Vaughn was quick to scramble back to his feet knowing he could not let Miles get momentum. Once he turned around Miles leaped from a vertical basis and wrapped his legs around the head of Vaughn to take him down with a HURRICANRANA sending him flying towards the corner.
Adams: That vertical leap of our Internet Champion is next level!
Simone: No denying that Jason. If I ever tried to jump that high. I'm sure I would tear something. There's not a chance I could pull that off.
Vaughn was using the corner to help himself get to his feet. As soon as he did though Miles rushed in and delivered a dropkick into the corner. Vaughn came stumbling out of it as Miles gripped a hold of him and lifted him into the air for a brief moment. Connecting with a BACKDROP SUPLEX on the challenger. Only for Miles to go for the cover right away.
ONE!
TWO!
VAUGHN KICKS OUT!
Miles nodded his head as a sign of respect. Understanding it was going to take a lot more than this to put the challenger down. He gripped a hold of Vaughn's wrist and pulled him up to his feet. Miles was quick to attempt to irish-whip Vaughn towards the corner. Vaughn countered by stopping and ducking under the arm of Miles when pulling him back. Quickly catching the Internet Champion in the face with a forearm that rocked him for a moment.
He then grabbed a hold of the wrist of Miles and shot him towards the corner. At the last second Miles managed to turn it around. Shooting Vaughn towards it instead. However the quickness that Vaughn had he managed to stop himself by reaching out and stopping his momentum. With his hands in position he then popped himself up to the second rope and sprung himself backwards but as soon as he did. Miles leaped into the air and brought him down with a LUNGBLOWER driving his knees all into the spine of Vaughn for a massive impact.
Simone: My goodness! What a counter from Miles!
Adams: Peter never saw that coming. I don't think anyone in this arena even thought something like that was possible!
Simone: That's this generation of pro wrestlers, Jason. They're more evolved and advanced than the generations before them. They just see things in a way no one else does.
Adams: And honestly sometimes, I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
Vaughn laid face down on the mat holding his back in pain and kicking his feet. The damage to that spine had to be done. Miles finally got to him and rolled him over to make another pin attempt.
ONE!
TWO!
VAUGHN KICKS OUT AGAIN!
Miles didn't take much time to put thought into the man kicking out. He gripped ahold of his head and began to drag him up to his feet. Using his knee to his advantage driving it into the gut of Vaughn to double him over. Having the challenger where he wanted him. Miles hooked his head and neck before grabbing the tights of Vaughn and going for a SUPLE-NO! Vaughn immediately swung his legs downward and landed on his feet behind Miles.
As soon as Miles turned around Vaughn leaped into the air and connected with GET OUT OF MY RING. His signature dropkick that hit Miles dead on in the chest and sent him flying through the middle ropes to the outside. The sickening thud of his body hitting the floor could be heard, but Miles was already using the guard rail to help himself back up moments later. He had no sooner got to his feet and faced the ring when the challenger, Vaughn launched himself through the middle ropes for a SUICIDE DIVE slamming Miles up against the guardrail.
Adams: Ouch! I could only imagine the type of pain Miles is in having his ribs and back slammed into the guardrail like that.
Simone: That dive was a mission statement. Peter is putting the champion on notice now. You have to think he's getting ready to take this home.
Vaughn seemed to be done with the games with the scowl on his face. Yanking on Miles' hair he pulled him to his feet and then tossed him back into the ring. To the middle is where Miles rolled with Vaughn up on the apron seconds later. Miles was starting to get up as Vaughn came through the ropes, but then used them to pop off them and send himself in the air to catch Miles from behind with a SLINGSHOT BULLDOG slamming the Internet Champion face down into the mat. Vaughn followed up by rolling the champion over to make the cover.
Simone: What a bulldog from the challenger!
ONE!
Adams: Is it going to be enough though?!
TWO!
Simone: Miles still hasn't moved.
TH-NOOOOOOO!
MILES KICKS OUT WITH FORCE!
Adams: Oh my! It was so close. It was so close to being over. I thought we had a new champion right before our eyes.
Vaughn sat there on his knees starting to show some signs of frustration. He gripped a hold of Miles' head and fed a few stiff punches right to the champion's head. Before he stood up and then stomped on the gut of Miles. All intentions of keeping the champion grounded. Vaughn backed himself up into the corner as he then climbed up top. Taking a brief second to be perched there and look down at the prone Miles. He then launched himself into the air.
He was mid rotation coming down for "THE PLUN-NOOOO!" Before he could connect with that magical ariel leg drop. Miles rolled out of the way at the last second. Vaughn crashing and burning back side down. The pain that had to shot up that man's entire back was likely unbearable.
Simone: It happened! It finally happened. One of those high risk moves with no reward in the end!
Adams: There's a lot more at stake than just reward after that. Peter could have very easily broken his tail bone or even worse dig significant damage to his spine. That's not a move you ever want to miss.
Simone: That might be a move Peter might want to reconsider using in the future. That just looks nasty after seeing him miss.
Vaughn had a look of shock on his face sitting there in agony. Little did he know that sitting position put him in the worst spot as Miles came rushing in from behind and drilled Vaughn in the head with "DOUBLE EDGED SWORD" knocking the challenger loopy. With Vaughn seemingly out cold. Miles laid right on top of him for the cover. In hopes that it was going to be more than enough.
ONE!
Adams: Did you see the way Peter's eyes just rolled into the back of his head?! He has to be completely out of it!
TWO!
Simone: I don't know how Peter could even attempt to kick out of that. You heard the champion's elbows colliding with his head. It's over!
THR-NOOOOOOOOO!
VAUGHN KICKS OUT WITH ALL HIS MIGHT!
Adams: He did it! Holy moly, he did it! Peter was able to kick out just before the three count!
Miles just looked down at Vaughn more than surprised he was able to kick out of that. He rolled over to his knees and started to get up. Only to take notice of Vaughn starting to stir as well. He waited until Vaughn was about to stand up before shooting to his feet and rushing for the ropes. Jumping to the middle rope and using it to his advantage to spring off. He had no sooner than popped himself into the air and Vaughn was up.
Miles coming for "BLAST FROM THE PAS-NOOOOO!" Before he could connect with the move. Vaugn leaped into the air and caught Miles off guard with "REVENGED" causing both men to slam into the mat with force. Miles flipping inside out when he hit the mat and rolled to the side of the ring. Vaughn laying on his back in the middle of the ring writhing in pain.
Simone: Another insane counter! What in the world is going on here tonight?!
Adams: You said it at the start of this match. It had the potential to steal the show. They're living up to the hype this very moment!
Simone: But to hit the Revenged out of that... the timing, the skill, the everything it would take. I'm just blown away right now.
Finally, Vaughn was able to roll himself over and see where Miles was. He began to crawl towards the Internet Champion. Once he got close, he rolled Miles over onto his back and hooked one of his legs for the cover.
Adams: Peter finally got over to Miles, but did it take too long?!
ONE!
Simone: At this point I don't know if I can believe it's over. Everything we've seen so far. Both men are reaching deep into their bag of tricks.
TWO!
Adams: If this is truely the end of Miles reign as the Internet Champion. What a run it was! Can't take anything away from him.
THRE-NOOOOOOOOOOO!
MILE GETS HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Simone: Wow! Just wow! How did he even know he was that close to the ropes?!
Adams: Pure instincts start to kick in Belinda. Once you get this deep into a match sometimes thats all you can rely on.
Simone: This is one of the best matches, if not the best match of twenty-twenty four.
Vaughn was not happy with Drew stopped the count. Of course Drew did the right thing and pointed to the ropes where Miles' foot was. The challenger wasn't trying to hear any of it as he got to his feet. Taking the chance to stomp on Miles a few times before pacing around the ring in a frustrated manner. The fans were throwing some boos in his direction. All of which Vaughn shrugged off as he turned himself around and focused back on the Internet Champion.
Miles was trying to use the ropes to get up. That moment he was really starting to feel the effects of the match. Finally getting up to his feet. He let go of the ropes and stumbled backwards right into Vaughn's grasp. He hooked around Miles' waist and then grabbed his arm to spin him around for "THE KEY HO-NOOOOO!" The moment Vaughn connected with the rip cord part and spun Miles around. Miles then pulled him right in to land a SPANISH FLY smack dab in the middle of the ring. Both men down and out.
Simone: Miles just stopped all the momentum Peter had going for him.
Adams: But I think that was all that Miles himself had left in the tank. Both of them are barely holding on at this point.
Drew stood there between both men and looked at them. Neither of them were showing signs of movement leaving him no other option but to begin a ten count.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Adams: I just want to take the time right now and remind viewers. That in a result of this ending in a double count out. Being that Miles is the champion, he will retain.
Simone: This may be the selfish part of me. After seeing everything we have seen. I do not want it to end like this. I want a straight up winner. There has to be one!
FIVE!
SIX!
By the count of six the two of them were starting to stir. Rolling away from each other in an attempt to stand up, but they hadn't quite made it to their feet.
SEVEN!
EIGHT!
NINE!
TE-NO!
Before Drew could count ten. Both Miles and Vaughn shot up to their feet. They fell back against the ropes and used it to hold them up. Each of them was pouring with sweat. The exhaustion started to take its toll on the two, but it wasn't over. Miles pushed himself off and challenged for Vaughn to meet him in the middle of the ring. The challenger wasn't going to back down as he charged the middle right away. Miles connected with the first punch.
Crowd: Yaaaaay!
Vaughn wasn't to be outdone. Firing right back with his own punch catching Miles in the jaw and stunning him for the second.
Crowd: Boooooooooo!
Miles with another punch of his own.
Crowd: Yaaaaay!
Vaughn reached back deep and connected with a punch.
Crowd: Boooooooooo!
The shots start to just start flying back and forth. The crowd loved every minute of it and had no problem at all voicing their opinions. Miles started to get the best of Vaughn taking over with a series of punches. Before it got too crazy, Vaughn proceeded to kick Miles right in the chest to send him backwards. Only for the Internet Champion to hit the ropes and come back. Vaughn was prepped as he caught Miles and popped him up onto his shoulders.
Simone: Ooh, that's a very dangerous position for Miles to be in. Peter has all the control with him up on his shoulders.
Adams: Being that off balance. Yeah your opponent does have a lot more control than you would like. Miles needs to find a way to get down!
Miles was high on the challenger's shoulders trying to find a way down. That's when he just went for it and tossed himself backwards, spiking Vaughn's head into the mat with a REVERSE FRANSTEINER causing Vaughn to pop up on his feet looking out cold on them. Miles saw this as the opening he needed rushing to the ropes to springboard. Grabbing a hold of Vaughn's head and driving it back down into the mat with "BLAST FROM THE PAST" to a loud ovation from the crowd.
Miles got right up and saw that Vaughn was on his knees from the force of the cutter making him pop back up. Signaling for the end Miles then hauled across the ring and drove his elbow right into the side of the head and face of Vaughn for "DOUBLE EDGED SWORD" knocking Vaughn flush against the mat. The crowd was excited over what they saw. Miles went for the cover while hooking both legs very deeply and putting weight on Vaughn's shoulders for the pin.
Simone: How do the kids say?! Let him cook! Miles Kasey is cooking right now!
ONE!
Adams: It was a good shot Peter, but it wasn't good enough. Thanks for trying!
TWO!
Simone: This man is going down in history as one of the best Internet Champions of all time.
Adams: You can say that again!
THRE-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
VAUGHN KICKED OUT WITH EVERYTHING HE HAD!
Simone: Whaaaaaaaaaaaat?!
Adams: There is no way! I don't say that often in this business. Because the mindset is never say never. But there is no way I just saw that!
Simone: He was dropped on his head, not once but twice. Then had a vicious blow right to the back of it. Peter shouldn't be conscious right now!
Adams: At this point what do you do?! What does Miles do to put the challenger away?! That was clearly his best shot.
Simone: I don't have an answer Jason. And if I was a betting woman I'd say that Miles doesn't have an answer either.
Miles was laying on his stomach holding his head with that shocked expression. He couldn't believe it. The crowd couldn't believe it. The commentary team couldn't believe it. Somehow someway Vaughn was able to kick out after nearly having his head taken off. Miles found himself slowly starting to get to his feet. Backing himself into the corner while keeping his eyes on the challenger. That disbelief look still plastered all across his expression.
Vaughn was somehow able to still be moving. Slowly starting to get up a little bit at a time. Miles finally stood all the way up as he reached for his elbow pad and yanked it off with force throwing it into the crowd. His eyes were zeroed in on Vaughn as he could be heard screaming at him "JUST STAY DOWN, PETER!" Sounded like some conflicting emotion in his voice, but Vaughn wasn't listening. Planting his hands into the mat to attempt to push himself up. Leaving Miles to explode out of the corner.
As soon as he got close he went for a third "BLAST FROM THE PA-NOOO!" Before he could connect Vaughn moved out of the way and missed in a big way. Miles went sliding across the ring when he missed. He was quick to get to his feet. As he turned around to see Vaughn and rushed him. Quickly, Vaughn shoved Miles past him and sent him towards the ropes. Miles used his quickness to bounce off the ropes and came back for a springboard move but Vaughn caught him from behind as he landed.
Shoving Miles forward again as he hit the ropes chest first and bounced backwards right into "REVENGED" by the challenger, Miles was flat on his back as Vaughn took one look at him and then sprinted towards the corner. It was clear where this was headline.
Adams: Miles couldn't get the job done unfortunately. This is spelling the end for him.
Simone: I don't know if it's couldn't get the job done. He hit Peter with everything he had!
Adams: And it didn't get the job done!
By this time Vaughn had gotten to the top rope and perched himself in the corner for a moment. Such a smirk plastered across his lips. It was a telling sign that he knew it was over. Next thing fans saw despite their happiness was Vaughn launching himself off the top rope and coming crashing down onto Miles chest leg first for "THE PLUNGE!" for success. Vaughn stayed in that position with his leg over the chest of Miles for the cover showing that arrogance he had in himself. Drew dropping down to make the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-NOOOOOOOOOO!
MILES POWERS OUT ONE LAST TIME!
Adams: That is it! I am officially claiming this to be the greatest match of the year. Maybe even the greatest match we have ever seen in SCW!
Simone: I cannot wrap my head around what I am seeing right now!
Vaughn was livid. He was up on his feet within moments jaw jacking with Drew. In his mind there was some kind of foul play at hand, but that wasn't the case. Vaughn had Drew corner as he shouted at him, but this was proving to be a mistake as Miles was allowed time to recover. Miles looked up and saw the opening before him. He came rushing in and slammed into the back of Vaughn causing the challenger to fall forward almost taking Drew out but there was no collison.
Miles then grabbed a hold of the back of Vaughn's tights and went to pull him backwards, but when he did. Vaughn came back with a sick elbow to the side of the head stunning the Internet Champion. Right away the challenger proceeded to grab Miles from behind and roll him up. Drew getting into the position to make the count. As he did so Vaughn managed to put BOTH his FEET on the middle rope which was out of the view of the official.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner and NEW SCW Internet Champion: PEEEETTTTERRR VAAAAUGGGGHNNN!
Once Drew's hand came down for a three count. Vaughn quickly pulled his feet off the ropes and rolled out of the ring as fast as he could. Miles was quick to get to his knees looking at Drew confused by what just happened.
Simone: Now wait just a damn minute! Peter literally STOLE the Internet Championship!
Adams: We know what we saw. The crowd knows what they saw. But the referee didn't see it and that's all that matters in the end.
Simone: Jason, this match was phenomenal and that's how it ends?! That's how Peter is okay with this thing ending!
Adams: I'm not saying that I agree with it ending like that. But it isn't my call. Some people are just okay winning a championship anyway they can!
By now Vaughn had ripped the Internet Championship away from the time keeper's table. Tossing it over his shoulder in such an arrogant display. Looking back at the ring where Miles was smirking. The former champion had gotten to his feet and was clearing at Vaughn. Miles might not have known what happened exactly but based on those facial expressions. He knew something went down. The two men just stared each other down before the cameras cutaway.
Backstage we are in the office of Mark Ward. Diamond offers a grin as she is accompanied by all members of the Gem Stones. She enters into his office and sits down in front of him. She areogantly puts her feet up on the table.
HS: You got a problem?
Diamond: Missed me?!
HS: You can get out of my office!
Diamond: Come on, we both represent London and this isn't how you treat a fellow country woman. I mean we have so much catching up to do and I plan to annoy you to no end.
Before she could even say anything else it's at this moment that Teddy Warren walks into the office. He smiles as he fist bumps Mark.
Teddy: Marky Mark! Long time no see man. It's been a while since I was here although pissing on my pants was embarrassing but since we are talking about being here. With this BFTP hopefully I can go the distance and win the World Title shot along with the actual title at the end of it. I am one title away from winning everything here. It's time to finally make the dream come true.
Teddy looks at Kate with a grin.
Teddy: Hey former ex wife, you know it os going to feel great when Kat Jones and I beat your team and get what we want.
Diamond: Whatever! Just don't hope we meet early in the tourney. I rather not crush your teams so soon.
With that the Gem Stones leave the room leaving Teddy standing with a disgusted expression on his face.
We cut to the backstage area where we see a face we haven't seen in two years, "The Metal Storm" Caleb Storms has returned to SCW, his long dark brown hair in a ponytail.
Caleb: What's up SCW? I'm back!
Caleb says as he steps forward.
Caleb: For the Blast from the Past Tournament at least, don't know if I'll be back full time yet.
Caleb's wife Katie steps into view.
Katie: And don't worry, he's learned his lesson, no more song parodies, no hoping that certain people who's names start with F lose their titles………
Caleb: That only happened once!
Katie: And Fenris isn't even in SCW at the moment, what's your point? And he's teamed up with Nakita Niles!
Caleb: One of the new girls coming in for the tournament, this will be interesting.
Katie: Can't say I've ever seen Nakita's work elsewhere but I've heard good things, and Caleb here? He's out to win the whole thing.
Caleb: Let the Metal Storm descend upon you!
Caleb and Katie walk off as the scene fades.
We cut to the backstage area where we see Ben and Sam on their way to the ring for their tag team grudge match against Alexander Raven and Luna Pasilno.
Simone: It's time for one of the most anticipated matches of the evening, Ben and Sam vs. Raven and luna!
Adams: This is gonna………
A loud clash is heard as Ben is dropped with a chair shot to the back by Raven who had been lying in wait! Sam barely has time to react before Luna hits a flip drive from a second floor balcony!
Simone: And The Conspiracy isn't even waiting for the entrances to start! Never mind the match!
Adams: Somebody get Jasmine back there quickly!
Jasmine St. John is already bolting her way up the ramp to reach the carnage backstage, in the backstage area Ben and Sam have started to fight back against the Conspiracy, Ben after ducking under a wild chair shot from Alexander and Sam once Luna's element of surprise has worn off, the two teams start brawling and by the time Jasmine joins the action and starts directing traffic to try to get them to ring Alexander has already speared Ben through the wall of the arena!
Simone: Err, hope the bosses are ready to pay for repairs!
Adams: That or take the repairs out of Raven's paycheck!
With the men out of contention for moment Jasmine shifts her attention to the women as Sam and Luna brawl down the hallway with Jasmine following them close behind, Sam and Luna reach the guerrilla position and then spill out into the ramp, Jasmine decides that's good enough for her and calls for the bell RIGHT AS LUNA SPEARS SAM OFF THE STAGE! Jasmine can only watch on at the carnage bellow her as Luna and Sam lay among the wreckage!
DING DING DING!
Simone: Well, the match is underway, and Ben was speared through a wall and Luna speared Sam straight off the stage!
Adams: This has been building since the Blood Bath Brawl at My Bloody Valentine, you can bet it's gonna be brutal!
Jasmine isn't exactly sure what to do at this point but she can hear a commotion in the guerrilla position and sees Raven and Ben brawling out from the backstage area, Ben sending Raven flying down the ramp with a belly to belly Suplex, deciding to follow the men for now as she follows Ben and Raven down to the ring where the two men (finally) get in the ring, well more specifically Raven is thrown into the ring and Ben starts grabbing and throwing weapons into the ring! He grabs a table but that gets Baseball Slided into his chest by Raven knocking him back! Meanwhile up the ramp two very battered and bruised women are brawling down the ramp as Luna and Sam trade blows.
Simone: How the hell are Luna and Sam still conscious, yet alone fighting?!
Adams: They still have a lot of issues from that match they had a few weeks ago, the same match that Luna ended with a chair shot and would've brutalized Sam if not for the timely appearance of Harper Mason!
The two women brawl their way around the ring whilst Raven grabs one of chairs Ben just threw into the and gets ready to strike, but when Ben does get into the ring he ducks under Raven's swing and superkicks the chair right into Raven's face busting the Aussie open in the process! Ben finally goes for a pin!
ONE!
TWO!
And Raven kicks out! Ben shakes his head whilst on the outside of the ring Sam has been momentarily stunned by Luna with a rake of the eyes before getting dropped with a DDT! Luna then starts stripping the announcer's table of it's covering and monitors before laying Sam across it.
Simone: What on earth does Luna plan to do with our table?!
Adams: I don't know but it isn't good for Sam!
Ben ends up intentionally assisting Sam when Raven clocks him in the jaw with a stiff right hand sending Ben into the ropes and causing Luna to lose her balance, crotching herself on the top rope! Luna is a lot of pain but the pain's about to get worse as Sam returns to the ring, climbs up top facing Luna and stuns her with a couple of punches before SENDING HERSELF AND LUNA THROUGH THE ANNOUNCER TABLE WITH A TOP ROPE POWERBOMB!
Simone: OH MY GOD! LUNA AND SAM JUST SMASHED THROUGH THE TABLE!!!!!!!!!
Adams: At this rate I don't think they are going to be ready for the Blast from the Past Tournament!
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
Even Ben and Raven have to stop and take stock of what they have just witnessed their partners do to each other but that's short lived as Raven takes advantage of the distraction to get Ben with a low blow!
Simone: OH! Right in the Cockney Bollocks!
Adams: How long have you been waiting to say that?
Simone: Way too long!
Raven then follows the low blow up with a scissored front chancery whilst Ben is still in the upright position and Jasmine, once she gets over her own shock at Luna and Sam's stunt, gets into position to ask Ben if he wants to submit but the Cockney King isn't about to give up that easily as he starts walking towards the ring ropes until Raven's throat is directly blow the top rope at which point Ben arches his back sending Raven throat first into the top rope! This releases the hold as Raven sprawls to the outside whilst clutching his throat in pain but Ben isn't in a condition to follow up on it as he slumps down in the ring.
Simone: Well that's one way to get a rope break in a No DQ Match!
Adams: In the meantime Sam and Luna are up and Sam's just thrown luna into the ring!
Sam has indeed done just that as she starts to climb the top rope looking for the Sammi-Sault! However when Sam goes for the move Luna gets her knees up and goes for the roll-up pin.
ONE!
TWO!
And Sam gets the shoulder up! Both women are slow to get to their feet as they are clearly feeling the effects of everything they've done to each other soi far in this match but as they get back to their feet they grab a weapon each, Luna a kendo stick and Sam a baseball bat! Luna is the first one to her feet and swings with the Kendo Stick catching Sam in the side! The Texan yells out in pain before she retaliates with a swing of the baseball bat to Luna's midsection with enough force to send her outside the ring! Sam follows her out but Luna is already back on her feet and catches Sam with a Kendo stick shot as she exits the rang bringing her down! The impact broke the kendo stick in two but Luna already has a new plan in motion as she grabs a trash can and takes it up to the top rope with her before HITTING A MOONSAULT ON SAM WHILST HOLDING THE TRASHCAN! Both women are clearly hurt from the death defying display and the trash can is, well, trash.
Simone: I'm generally concerned that they want to kill each other at this point!
Adams: Wouldn't surprise me at this rate!
On the other side of the ring Ben is busy sliding the table he retrieved earlier and clearly has some kind of plan for it but Raven has other ideas as he slams a chair into Ben's back and then into Ben's face dropping him like a rock as he lands face first, busting ben open in the process! Ben stumbles towards the barricade as he gets back to his feet at which point Raven climbs up to the top rope before launching off with a flip dive THAT HAS ENOUGH FORCE TO SEND BOTH MEN THROUGH THE BARRICADE!
Simone: First a wall in the backstage area, then our announcer's table and now the barricade!
Adams: If this match doesn't end soon then we might not have an arena left!
Whilst the crowd is going crazy over what Alex just did to Sam Luna is back in the ring and setting up the table facing a turnbuckle, she then grabs a bottle that she had kept attached to her wasteband and holds it up before pouring it all over the table, everyone's worst fears are confirmed when Luna grabs a match and sets the table on fire but before she can do much else Sam flies in for a flying forearm before heading to the top rope!
Simone: And now we've got fire, sure, why not? It's not like this match hasn't been crazy enough already!
Adams: I can't watch!
Sam steadies herself on the top rope but suddenly LUNA RACES UP THE TOP ROPE AND SENDS SAM THROUGH THE FLAMING TABLE WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! Sam rolls around in agony and Luna goes for the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Oh thank god it's over! Err, I mean, the winners of the match are The Conspiracy!
Simone: My god! Someone get medical attention for all four wrestlers now!
Adams: ESPECIALLY Sam!
Medics rushes down to the ring as the camera pans over the carnage.
The Blast From the Past teams had just been announced a short while ago. Bobbie and Artie are seen backstage again after finding out their respective partners. Bobbie is in straight strategy planning mode, and Artie just seems…confused.
Artie: I'm kinda bummed we didn't get paired together. I would have felt better if we did.
Bobbie looks at Artie.
Bobbie: I know, Artie. But I think we both got pretty decent partners! Kallie Reznik might be newer to the company, but from what I've seen of her she's pretty good! And, she's not all bitchy like some other Bombshells can get.
She pauses for a moment, thinking about her own partner.
Artie: And how do you feel about Peter Vaughn?
She takes in a deep breath. She seemed a bit more worried, but she does her best to show some positivity.
Bobbie: I mean, he's pretty good in the ring from what I know about him. He's accomplished, which is good. Whether or not I can trust him is a different story. Time will tell, but we'll worry about all that later. At least we know who we're teaming with. We can go from there and take it one week at a time.
Artie nods. He claps his hands together, almost pumping himself up.
Artie: Alright! Let's do this!
Bobbie: Let's just focus on continuing your training for now, okay?
Artie's face falls a bit. They hadn't revealed much about his training lately, but judging by the look on his face, it has been no easy task.
Artie: Oh…right. Training…yay….
Bobbie bursts out laughing at Artie feigning excitement over his training. And for the first time in a bit, they're able to share a laugh and forget about the awkward situation Artie is in.
Cordelia Clark finds herself in the locker room, having heard the announcement of who her partner is going to be. She is going through some mixed emotions at the moment and these emotions aren't helped by the sudden presence of Ms. Rocky Mountains. Cordelia rolls her eyes at her presence but she doesn't protest as she comes near her.
Ms. Rocky Mountain: First thing's first, Cordelia. Welcome back to the SCW universe… even if from the looks of it, it might not be a long stay.Cordelia: You're telling me. The only draw that would've been any worse would've been the Troll… or Hayley Halsey…
Ms. Rocky Mountains: But Hayley is…
Cordelia: Oh can it! Those that know the history between Hayley and I know exactly what I am talking about. I know that I am one of the brightest, up and coming stars of this business and everything, but I am going to have to REALLY be a goddess in this tournament and have to have the bulkiest shoulders ever because the fact of the matter is, as far as the draw is concerned, I got paired up with the biggest piece of LOSER SHIT that the men's side of SCW has to offer.
Ms. Rocky Mountains widens her eyes with shock.
Cordelia: What?
Ms. Rocky Mountains: I don't understand…
Cordelia: What are you not understanding?
Ms. Rocky Mountains: You're remembered fondly around here for what you accomplished in Sin City Underground. You were an Underground champion, your first and only world title to date, you were a TV champion, and when SCU closed its doors, you were one of the most beloved women on that roster. Hell, on the last show, you even beat Andrea Hernandez and you know that on this side of the woods, that's a hard thing to do. So you go and do other things for two years and you come back over here… acting like this?
Cordelia rolls her eyes at the questioning.
Cordelia: You clearly haven't kept up with me over the last two years, have you? Let me bring you up to speed. I've thrived since SCU! I've collected a what's what of championships. I've got nearly 10 titles to my name already and I'm not even 25 years old. In the background of it all, I kept how I was in SCU at first. I kept being the nice girl. I kept doing things the tried, true and proper way. You know what that made me? A PUSHOVER! I had people taking advantage of my kindness. In fact, it had ENTIRE COMPANIES taking advantage of my kindness. I soon realized that these COMPANIES were just having me on their roster to be the gatekeeper for their little favorites club and I decided that I wasn't going to have it anymore.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: So you're saying that SCW deliberately screwed you with the draw?
Cordelia: WOW! You really ARE that stupid! Where in the hell did I even reference that? I mean, the draw that happened for me tonight is exactly why random draws of luck are bullshit in general, but that's the way it goes. You see, even if you only have one shot, you make the most that you can out of it. You make your mark. You leave an impression. You do everything that you have to do. The way I am seeing the circumstances as they are is that I have nothing to lose. If I am even able to carry that sack of shit to even ONE victory, then that showcases that I'm that fucking brilliant at what I do and that I am some sort of miracle worker. Otherwise? It's not going to affect me, it's not going to affect my reputation. It's not going to make me look bad. I'm still going to show up and do what I need to do. I'm telling you though, my husband would've been a better draw for me and he's not even a wrestler…
Some of the crowd is left gasping at what she just said.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: You're clearly not the Cordelia Clark that we all remember from Sin City Underground…
She sighs, seemingly lamenting this.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: You were a real sweetheart too…
Cordelia: I call it like I see it.
Cordelia shrugs, showing no remorse for what she just said about Justin Smith. She walks out of the room and the scene cuts.
The camera returns to the ring and the first thing the fans in Flagstaff see is referee Dawn Barnes in the ring to officiate the upcoming championship contest.
The words fade as we hear the guitar play from the legendary singer before Johnny Cash starts to sing. This brings out Melissa and Kat Jones upon the entrance ramp, both stand on either side before Goth walks out wearing a dark overall and a mask with a crown of thorns attached to it as he stares towards the ring.
Justin: Currently residing from Manhattan, New York!!! He is the Messiah of Pain!!!!! Goth!!!!
Goth raises his head towards the air as he extends his arms, both Melissa and Kat walk towards the ring as he follows them shortly towards the ring. The two women walk up the ramp as they open up the ropes for Goth. He slowly steps through the ropes before the lights go down when Johnny Cash sings that There Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down. The lights come back up again as Goth has taken off the overall and can be seen standing in the middle of the ring still wearing the crown. Melissa slowly takes it off as this gives Goth the chance to look at the entrance ramp to await his opponent.
Simone: It was six weeks ago, February sixteenth! My Bloody Valentine V when that man was one of two finalists in the Elite Eight tournament! Goth fought with everything he had but in the end, it was Finn Whelan who emerged with the World Heavyweight Championship!
Adams: And tonight the Hall of Fame legend gets the chance to correct and walk away as the new champion!
"DO YOU CROSS YOUR HEART WHEN YOU HOPE TO DIE?"
The lights dim down and cast the arena in a red glow, and for a moment -- only a moment -- the crowd quiets down just a smidge. The drum riff opening that carries into an aggressive rhythm of guitar chords breaks out as "Black Lungs" by Architects blares out over the P.A. System. This brings the crowd to their feet -- both in a positive and negative reaction, completely mixed.
The spotlight doesn't fall upon the stage, instead flowing across the crowd as the lyrics describe more than just a time in the world. Finn Whelan appears not from the curtain, but from one of the visitor entrances with a semi-cocky swagger written into his denim jeans. He stops at the top of the steps for a moment, a slight smirk on his face as he glances down at the people around him, blockaded off by the typical burly security guards. The crowd is not booing, but they're not exactly cheering either. He sets his eyes upon the ring below, and then makes his way down slowly, ignoring the people around him though a few of them clap him on the shoulders as he descends.
At the barrier, he slings himself over and slides immediately underneath the bottom rope and leaps to his feet in the center of the ring. He heads directly for the ropes in front of him, and hops up onto the bottom one, bouncing slightly as he looks back at the crowd, choosing a few choice words to share with them. e drops down from it, and pulls of his vest as he heads to his place against the turnbuckle, leaning into it and looking upwards at the stage (or conversely, at his opponent) past his brow as his music fades out.
Simone: There he is, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion AND the World Mixed Tag Team Champion!
Adams: And the first ever double champion in SCW history!
Both men now stand inside of the ring, ready for what is to come.
Justin: The following contest,scheduled for one fall, is for the World Heavyweight Championship!
The crowd cheers!
Justin: Introducing first, the challenger! Accompanied by his wife Melissa and Kat Jones, standing in at 6'4 and weighing in at 239 pounds!!! Currently residing from Manhattan, New York!!! He is the Messiah of Pain!!!!! Goth!!!!
The crowd on hand both cheers and boos in recognition of the living legend of professional wrestling!
Justin: And his opponent! From Killarney, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland by way of Seattle, Washington! He weighs two hundred and one pound! He is the reigning and DEFENDING World Heavyweight Champion! The Seattle Saint! Finn!! Whelan!!!
Finn stands there, belt around his waist and stares at Goth across the ring as he receives much the same reception as Goth.Dawn approaches him and Finn finally removes the belt from around his waist and hands it over to the official. Dawn shows it to Goth first and then holds it up high much to the raucous cheers of the fans!
Adams: There is NOTHING like a match for the World Heavyweight Championship!
Dawn passes the title belt out to Justin and she looks to both men to ensure that they are ready. She calls for the bell!
DING DING DING!
Finn steps from out of his corner and right into a big boot pump kick to the face from Goth!
Adams: Bloody hell! Goth not even bothering to waste time!
Simone: He doesn't get paid by the hour to try and win the World title!
The champion goes down like he was shot and Goth dives right on top of him for the pin fall, hooking the leg tightly!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-Finn gets a shoulder up!
Adams: Oh so close! That would have been humiliating!
Goth immediately goes to work on Finn and drags the champion right to his feet, scoops him up and drives him almost through the mat with a body slam so hard that the champion literally bounces up off of the mat! Goth reaches down to drag him back up for a second scoop slam - then a third! A fourth! ANF A FIFTH!!!
Simone: Jesus! Goth is literally realigning Finn Whelan's spine for him!
Finn's back is arched and his face a mask of pain as Goth just stands over him, looking down with disdain. Goth then comes off of the ropes, jumps and lands with a perfect guillotine leg drop across the throat! Goth with a second cover and hooks the leg once again!
ONE!
TWO!
Finn gets a shoulder up again!
Adams: Goth is really working Finn over!
Simone: I believe the first time that these two met, Goth vastly underestimated the abilities of Finn Whelan. No longer!
Goth locks Finn in a dragon sleeper in a kneeling position, preventing the champion from being able to maneuver himself to reach the ropes and break the hold. Goth leans back into the hold, forcing the pained back of Finn to arch once again and then Goth falls back to the mat, scissoring the champion's waist with his long legs!
Simone: There is literally nowhere for Finn Whelan to go! Goth has him in the center of the ring and his weight and strength advantage is keeping the champion right where Goth wants him!
Dawn is right there, leaning in to ask Finn if he wants to submit or tap out but the champion has far too much fighting spirit to throw in the proverbial towel this early in the game! Finn starts to struggle but he can not pry Goth's grip apart nor his legs! He is in far too vulnerable of a position to do much of anything until Whelan braces his feet against the mat and grabs Goth around the legs and pushes back, forcing Goth's shoulders against the mat!
ONE!
TWO!
Goth has to release the hold to keep from being pinned! Both men rise quickly, Finn still clearly favoring his back. Goth grabs him by the arm and reels him in for a short-arm clothesline but Finn ducks under the blow! Finn spins around and Goth goes for a spinning back fist but Finn ducks once again and falls back and connects with a Pele kick from out of nowhere, catching the challenger off guard! Goth falls back against the ropes but comes right back off and charges and lays Finn out with a hard shoulder tackle! Goth grabs Finn and lifts him, up for a possible body slam but the champion starts to struggle and Goth loses his grip! Finn lands on his feet behind the taller veteran Superstar and he wraps his arms around the waist from behind and German suplexes the challenger right into the corner, the back of Goth's head striking the turnbuckles!
Adams: Talk about giving an opponent whiplash!
Simone: Finn Whelan showing an impressive display of strength in his own right!
Goth is dazed, clearly caught off guard as the champion backs up clear across the ring and he readies himself and then charges forward, hitting the challenger hard with a running hip attack! Finn does not stop or pause for breath! He begins racing around the six-sided ring in a full circle until he again comes careening in, striking a boot to Goth's exposed head with a face wash!
Adams: DAYUM!
Simone: Just as Goth has been focusing on the champion's back, it seems now Finn Whelan is focused solely on Goth's head and neck!
Finn grabs Goth by the boot and drags him out of the corner and goes for the immediate cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Goth kicks out!
Finn rolls over and behind the challenger where he grabs Goth, sitting him up and he begins to drive elbow after elbow, unrelenting, down into Goth's exposed head! Finn then stands up and dashes into the ropes and comes sliding off into a hard forearm shot that knocks Goth right to his back once again! Like a reptile stalking prey, Finn slides in behind the prone challenger once again and this time traps him in a Figure 4 head scissors! Finn fully extends his arms with palms down on the mat, hyper-extending Goth's neck in a pained position!
Simone: I can not see Finn forcing a submission from Goth with a hold like this but he is certainly doing some considerable damage in the meantime!
Never the less, Dawn is asking Goth if he wants to submit and the veteran looks at her silently as if she were insane! Instead, Goth struggles in the hold and rolls over to his hands and knees, taking Finn along with him while still in the hold.Goth forces his way to his knees and grabs the ropes and slowly powers him way up...
Adams: Oh no...
And now Goth is standing with Finn riding his shoulders, an unwilling passenger! Goth falls back and brings the champion crashing down along with him in the Electric Chair!
Simone: AGAIN - working the champion's back!
Goth sits up with a sick and twisted smile on his face as Finn rolls on the mat, holding his worked over back! Goth stands up, pulling the now vulnerable champion up along with him. He fires Finn off into the ropes and swings for a clothesline but Finn ducks under! The champion comes off the far side and leaps but Goth catches him and brings him around with a spine buster! Goth jackknifes him for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Finn kicks out!
Simone: So close but Finn Whelan just does not want to stay down!
Adams: If Goth keeps working over his back like this, he may not have much of a choice!
Now fuming, Goth drags Finn up and lifts him up in position for a vertical suplex, but again Finn struggles and Goth staggers backwards towards the ropes. Finn lands on his feet, back to back with the challenger and he drops down, delivering a Hangman's neck breaker across the top rope!
Adams: Oh hell! if Goth's neck wasn't injured before, that move might have done it!
Goth staggers forward inside of the ring, holding the back of his head and neck ion obvious pain. Finn stands up, his back still troubling him. He grabs the top rope and readies himself as Goth turns around toward him - and Finn slingshots himself in and delivers a flying clothesline to the challenger! The impact is enough that it sends Goth toppling over and under the ropes and he lands on the ringside floor!
Simone: THAT was an impressive move on the part of the champion!
Adams: That's why he IS the champion!
Finn moves to go out after his opponent but Dawn is right there, heading him off to prevent it. Finn accepts it and backs up as Dawn begins to deliver her count against Goth...!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
FIVE!
Goth rolls over to his hands and knees.
SIX!
SEVEN!
Finn steps through the ropes, breaking the count! Goth stands up and Finn dives off of the apron and catches Goth with a Tornado DDT!
Adams: ON THE FLOOR!!! A Tornado DDT on the floor!
Goth is lying prone on the floor, out on his back as Finn jumps onto the timekeeper's table and stares out at the fans as Dawn yells for him to get back inside of the ring!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
SEVEN!
Finn jumps off of the table and rolls back inside of the ring, and then right back out, breaking the count! Finn grabs Goth and struggles to drag him up to roll him back inside of the ring!
Simone: Give Finn Whelan credit! He could have retained right there with a count out but he wanted to get a pin and end all doubts against a legend like Goth!
Finn manages to get Goth back inside before climbing first up onto the ring apron and then the near corner!
Adams: NOW what is the champion going to do!?
Finn stands there, sizing up the situation and he leaps and crushes Goth under his weight with a senton bomb! Finn with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-Goth kicks out!!
Adams: How!?How did Goth kick out!?
Simone: I thought for sure after that DDT on the floor it was all over!
Finn sits up, a living statue in surprise that he did not just secure the win! Finn quickly gets back up and he goes right back toward the top, this time facing the fans! Finn casts a look back over his shoulder and jumps for a moonsault! Goth rolls out of the way but Finn lands on his feet! Goth gets to his feet and Finn jumps at him, but Goth catches him and whips him over into the corner with the Goth-plex, Finn striking the corner and tumbling over upside down!
Simone: WHERE is Goth getting this from!?
Adams: He is not an SCW legend for no reason!
Goth drags Finn up and into a front face lock and hits... Twist of Fate!
Adams: Goth drop!
Goth with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-Finn kicks out!!!
Simone: ANOTHER near fall!
Adams: What will it take!?
Goth pounds the mat but favoring his neck still! Goth drags Finn to his feet and spins around for a discus lariat but Finn ducks under and grabs the challenger by the head and lands...
Adams: FINNEGAN'S WAKE!!!
Finn with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Adams: He did it!
Simone: Finn Whelan retains the championship!
Justin: Here is your winner! And STILL World Heavyweight Champion!!! FINN!!!! WHELAN!!!
The crowd cheers for the epic clash just witnessed as Dawn presents the title belt to Finn and raises his arm in victory!
We cut to the backstage area where we see Harper Mason wandering around, the young Bombshell seems tentatively excited.
Harper: First time in the Blast from the Past Tournament and my partner's been announced! Wonder if Lyle's around?
Harper wonders before pausing.
Harper: Is it Lyle or LJ or both or……….
Male Voice: LJ, please.
Harper glances up and sees her Blast from the Past Partner Lyle Kasey Jr approaching her.
LJ: My da's name was Lyle and if it's all the same to you, I'd rather forget that I was named after the worst human that was solely responsible for just delivering the sperm. And it seems that we're partners, Ms. Mason.
Harper: Seems so! And just call me Harp, or Harper, either works really.
Harper shrugs as she looks over Lyle.
Harper: So, you and Miles, I couldn't help but notice you shared a surname with him?
LJ: Yeah, it seems that we share a common DNA strand. He's my half-brother. Fairly new information for the both of us it seems.
Harper: Right, well, this should be interesting, look, I'm not going to bombard you with it considering we just met but I'm going through a bit of a rough time myself.
Harper says as she lets out a deep breath.
Harper: So yeah, I've got a lot on my mind at the moment, still I'm looking forward to the tourney, which will be my first tag match in SCW.
LJ: It'll be my first match, period...well minus the stuff I've done over in the UK. But listen, don't worry about anything, I'm more than willing to learn, adapt and basically not make your life any more difficult for you...or even for me.
Harper gives him an appreciative nod.
Harper: Wow first match in the Blast from the Past, no pressure right?
Harper asks with a bit of nervous laugh.
LJ: Pressure is sometimes the best way to work. Seems to be an M.O. for many around here.
Harper: Guess it'll be a learning experience for us both, still.
Harper offers a handshake to LJ.
Harper: I'm looking forward to it.
LJ accepts it.
LJ: As am I, Harper.
The newly formed partnership of Harper and LJ walk off as the scene fades.
SCW Bombshells World Champion Julianna DiMaria is in the locker room and she is calm and taking things into perspective. She doesn't seem fra
led for even a moment, but she is taking a glance at her title for what may be the last time for the time being. She puts it back over her shoulder and thinks to herself for a bit before she begins to express her thoughts.Julianna: I understand that there's this talk that this might be it for me tonight. That after six months of being the SCW Bombshells World Champion, and after almost a year of not having lost a match, that this might be it. I'm not offended by that. I get it. Kayla Richards is the competitor that she is for a reason. Based on what she has said coming into this match, I think it's obvious that I am outmatched. I think it's obvious that I need to spare my own dignity. And you know, maybe I'm over my head. Perhaps tonight is where I've finally bitten off more than I can chew and that everyone finally gets to celebrate the fact that I lost a match in this company. So, it is with a heavy heart that I surrender this championship and I take my leave until we go on that cruise at Summer XXXtreme…
Julianna lets out a remorseful sigh.
Julianna: The belt is right here waiting for you Kayla. I have far too much to work on to be in any way a functional champion. So, you want this belt? Come get it.
Julianna drapes the championship belt on the floor and the fans find themselves shocked as hell as Julianna herself walks out. The sound of a door closing is heard as the camera focuses on the title belt itself. Strangely, the shot doesn't cut right away. A few seconds later, a huge burst of laughter is coming from outside the door and Julianna bursts through the door. The obvious mockery of some recent comments made by the challenger become clear as Julianna picks up the championship and slings it over her shoulder.
Julianna: YEAH RIGHT! Like I'm going to do that! I'm not my stupid predecessor, I actually give a shit about what I do in this company, how I carry myself as the champion and what I do in that ring every single chance I get to be a part of this company and wrestle a match for this place. I'm not going to be like Courtney and just dip like a little bitch just because things don't go my way. I mean, I know you WANTED me to go that route Kayla, but that's not going to happen. What I just showed you, I know in my heart, is the ONLY way you'd be able to get this title from me… aside from damn near killing me… and you're more than welcome to try me, bitch.
I'm going to entertain the 'worst case scenario' to show some perspective.
Even if tonight is it? It doesn't take away anything that I've accomplished. The world isn't going to end. I'd still be on this roster tomorrow. Hell, despite the way you've treated me, I'd even let you hold onto that title for two months before I come back better and stronger and win it back from you at Into the Void because unlike COURTNEY, I don't believe in burying people and trying to cut people off at the legs all because I'm the petty sore loser see you next Tuesday she was to me.
I'm a COMPETITOR, Kayla.
If you don't want to see me as one, then that's your damn loss.
You want to come in here acting like you're going to kill everything that I've built in one fell swoop? Nope. You're not doing that regardless of the outcome.
You want to act as if I'm the same stupid rookie you know six to seven years ago? Fine! Remain in ignorance. It will literally be your loss. This company isn't going to be rid of me that easily no matter what happens. Yeah, I'm a bitch. I own that shit. Yeah, maybe the journey along the way could've been better. Perhaps this match or that defense could've been different, perhaps I the challengers I've been fed, one or two of them, could've been better. We can speculate all we want, but it's not going to change anything.
I've done damn well for being thrown into the fire, having a world title match just six matches in. Anyone else that win and held this belt under the circumstances I've experienced? They wouldn't have done half as well as I have, so keep that in mind.
I'll be okay in the event of a loss… more than okay for the most part. I'll get over it and hell, I'm not worried about it because I know I'm not losing.
But the question is, when you do? Are YOU going to be okay?
For your sake, you better hope you don't have to answer that after tonight.
Julianna scoffs, showing further defiance toward her challenger. She walks out of the room to surprisingly more of a mixed reaction as the scene cuts out.
The crowd is in a hushed state of excitement as referee Jacob Summers steps between the ropes to enter the ring. He shakes the hand of ring announcer Justin Decent before taking his spot in the near corner.
Simone: We are just moments away from first Bombshell Main Event since 2023, and these two women have given us every reason to anticipate this championship match!
Adams: Yeah they have! It's one thing when we have a great World title match to see but when those two wrestling for it just legit do not like each other? It just makes the title match we're about to see just that much sweeter!
The voice of Kayla Richards gives way to the opening guitar riff of Bad Omens "Like a Villain" The lights flash from being on and bright to dark and switching between a dark purple and red. Kayla Richards steps out onto the stage in her gear, a black leather jacket over it, her long hair flowing down as she makes her way to the ring, she runs and slides up and across the apron on one knee before getting into the ring and putting both her hands in the air, one crossed over the other to make a "K" with her fingers before they turn into a double bird and move down to a finger gun pose pointed at the crowd.
Simone: Kayla Richards! The Dreamkiller! Can she live up to that name this time when she is in there against the best of the best?
Adams: It wouldn't be the first time she's brought the best crashing down! A three-time Internet Champion AND the reigning World Mixed Tag Team Champion!
Simone: And like her partner Finn Whelan earlier this evening, she too could walk out of Flagstaff as a double champion!
"Paranoid" hits the speakers as Julianna DiMaria appears on the stage, greeted by some boos from the fans in attendance. She ignores them and heads down to the ring with a confident, focused look on her face. Once she heads inside the ring, she cracks her knuckles, indicating she's ready to fight and afterward does the "talk to the hand" gesture toward all the fans that are booing her, displaying another touch of arrogance to get the fans against her even more.. She heads to her corner and scoffs at the reaction she's getting as the song fades and she waits for what's coming next.
Adams: Do you agree with the experts who were shocked with Julianna beating Courtney Pierce for the World Championship in October?
Simone: First of all, the only reason those purists deem themselves wrestling experts is because they watch every week and attempt to analyze something they don't have the courage or fortitude to do themselves. They are not experts. They are armchair experts and no I do not agree. Julianna DiMaria has sky rocketed to the top and with good reason. From her debut until now - Julianna has proven herself a prodigy of the sport.
Adams: Gee, I was just going to say the experts were a bunch of wankers but you said it better than I could have.
The two women stand inside of the ring and just stare at one another.
Justin: The following contest is the Main Event of Blaze of Glory XII! It is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the World Bombshell Championship!
The capacity crowd cheers!
Justin: Introducing first - the challenger! From Norwich, East Anglia, England, weighing one hundred and twenty eight pounds! She is one-half of the World Mixed Tag Team Champions -- the Dreamkiller! Kayla! Richards!
The crowd boos as a smirking Kayla just stares hard at the champion, breathing deeply.
Justin: And her opponent! From San Diego, California, she weighs one hundred and twenty five pounds! She is the reigning and defending World Bombshell Champion! The Shooting Star! Julianna! DiMariaaaaaa!!!
Julianna steps forward and holds her championship belt up proudly with one arm, a satisfied smile on her face as the crowd responds with boos. Julianna steps back and hands the belt over to Jacob who shows it first to Kayla, and then he holds it up high for everyone in the building to get a good look at!
Simone: That is what is at stake tonight! The World Bombshell Championship!
Jacob then passes the title belt out to Justin at the time keeper's table and calls for the bell!
DING DING DING!
The two women remain where they are and just stare at each other with brutal intensity from their corners. After a moment, both slowly emerge and they begin to circle the ring, sizing one another up. They pause until they ultimately launch themselves forward, locking up in a wild and immediate struggle. They both strain and struggle, jockeying for the advantage until Julianna manages to back Kayla up against the ropes, but before she can take advantage or the referee can step in, Kayla herself reverses their positions and now Kayla has the champion backed up into the corner, pinned in. Jacob does step in and ask for the break to be clean, but Kayla pushes in harder and Julianna is now standing on the middle turnbuckle when Jacob counts...
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Julianna pushes off and arm drags Kayla over but the two do not break and continue with the Greco-Roman tie up, this time with Julianna on top and forcing Kayla's shoulders to the mat! Jacob quickly moves in for the count.
ONE!
Kayla throws her shoulder up and rolls over, pushing Julianna's shoulders down instead!
ONE!
To which Julianna pushes her own shoulder up before the count can go further. They struggle back first to their knees and then fight their way to their feet! This is when Julianna changes tactics and buries a knee into Kayla's midsection, taking the wind out of her sails and breaking the lock up. Julianna grabs her by the arm and whips her hard into the corner where she moves in for the proverbial kill but Kayla sees her coming and catches her with a drop toe hold, causing the champion to fall face-first into the corner, striking the bottom turnbuckle with her head and face. And immediately Kayla moves in and she begins to deliver the boots to the sternum area as Jacob warns her to back away!
Simone: The first big opening of the match and it goes toward the challenger!
Jacob starts to count against Kayla...!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Until finally Kaykla yields to the official's demands and backs away, but she argues with Summers the entire time. Kayla then brushes past the official and reaches for Julianna but this time the champion grabs her around the leg, attempting a leg sweep but Kayla braces herself, locking in a front face lock to prevent it. The two women struggle again until Kayla slowly breaks her grip and drags DiMaria to her feet and transitions into position for a Hangman's Neck breaker but before she can land the move, Julianna counters with a backslide, bringing Kayla over for the quick pin!
ONE!
But Kayla manages to kick out quickly! They roll over to a dual seated position, their arms still interwoven. Champion and challenger start to push themselves to their feet and Kayla powers out, slowly flipping Julianna over and onto her feet in front of her. Kayla rears back for a swing but Julianna catches her arm and takes her right down to the mat and attempts to lock in a Fujiwara armbar!
Adams: Mercedes Bends! She's going for it already!
And Kayla realizes it and she starts to struggle wildly as Julianna attempts to lock it in but Kayla manages to reach the ropes, wrapping both feet around it and forcing the break! Jacob orders it so and the champion is reluctant so he begins a count...!
ONE!
TWO!
Julianna obliges with the break and Kayla quickly rolls to the outside, holding her arm andshe glares inside of the ring at the cocky champion who openly mocks her. Kayla begins to jump up onto the apron but Julianna moves in for a blow, prompting the challenger to drop back down to avoid it. Julioanna smiles as Jacob backs her away and the official turns around and begins a count as Kayla walks around the ring to take a breather and get some distance.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
Kayla finally starts to get up on the apron and Julianna meets her,paying her back for the earlier trip by kicking the ropes and causing Kayla to fall into the ring and hit her face on the mat. Julianna then adds insult to injury by stepping ONTO Kayla's back and over her, arms held out with the crowd booing to the smiling and proud champion!
Simone: Oh that was just flat out disrespectful!
Adams: BOTH of these Bombshells are showing the world how much they dislike each other!
But Julianna pays for it as Kayla grabs her around the foot and pulls - taking her leg out from under her! Julianna lands hard and Kayla rolls over on top of her and wraps both hands aro9und her throat, choking her!
Adams: This is what happens when you disrespect the Dreamkiller!
Jacob is all over the place, trying to break it up and has to resort to another count!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
But this time Kayla breaks a second early but only to begin unloading on Julianna with stinging right handed fists as the champion attempts to use her arms to shield herself! Jacob does not even have time to begin a count against her before Kayla stops the assault and she grabs two handfuls of Julianna's hair and drags her to her feet the hard way, backs her up into a corner and she HEAVES her across the ring, using her hair to send her flying in a horizontal spin! Julianna shrieks and grabs her scalp, backing up against the ropes as Kayla approaches her menacingly, pulling the strands from her fingers. This time Julianna attempts to take a breather on the outside but she only gets halfway through the ropes and Kayla catches her, reaching over the top to gouge at her eyes! Now the champion REALLY screams out as a snarling challenger drags her nails in until Jacob forces the break! Jacob pushes the Mixed Tag Champion back and Julianna falls the rest of the way outside and to the ring apron.
Adams: I don't think Kayla has cooled off ever since that walking on the back from the champ!
Simone: Indeed, that might have been a grave mistake on the part of the champion!
Julianna grabs the top rope to pull herself to her feet, but Kayla quickly moves in and strikes with a forearm blow to the head, almost sending the champion toppling backwards to the floor! Julianna manages to hang on and Kayla grabs her by the head and runs her straight into the corner head first! Kayla then runs her the same into the next corner! Kayla reaches over the ropes and hooks her up for a vertical suplex, cradling her leg and she brings her up and over into the ring with a fisherman's suplex and bridge!
ONE!
TWO!
Julianna kicks out!
But just as she kicks out, Kayla transitions over and into the Banks Statement! Going for the submission, Kayla rears back, bending the champion back almost the entire way!
Simone: If Kayla can force the submission we are going to have a brand new World Champion!
But Julianna absolutely refuses!She extends her arm, blindly reaching for the ropes but is too far away! Julianna then manages to slowly shift her body until she rolls away and ends up on top of Richards for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Kayla lets go of the hold to keep from being pinned!
Kayla recovers first and she grabs the champion and sends her hard into the corner! Kayla builds up a head of steam and charges in for the spear but Julianna leapfrogs up before she can connect and Kayla sails through the turnbuckles and hits the post!
Simone: OH! Oh no!
Adams: That mistake is going to cost her!
Kayla slumps to one knee in the corner, still hanging through the ropes. Jacob checks on her but before he can get anywhere, Julianna moves in and drags her back inside of the ring. She stands Kayla up side by side and brings her crashing face first with a Forward Russian leg sweep! Julianna rolls her over and kneels on her chest, hooking one leg in a mega cocky cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Kayla shoots her shoulder up!
Adams: What kind of pin was THAT??
Simone: Had Julianna went for the DiMaria Code in place of the Russian Leg sweep, she might have had her!
Julianna stares hard at Jacob and claps her hands, demanding a faster count. Julianna drags Kayla to her feet and Irish whips her into the far corner and Julianna comes in with a dazzling handspring elbow to her challenger! Kayla staggers from out of the corner and Julianna leaps to the first turnbuckle, springs to the second and finally jumps to the top in rapid succession before jumping off and wiping Kayla out with a high cross body!
ONE!
TWO!
Kick out by Kayla!
Kayla starts to sit up, trying to work through this but the champion comes racing off of the ropes and she careens right into Richards with a shining wizard! The blow rocks Kayla and Julianna goes for the pin once again!
ONE!
TWO!
Kayla kicks out!
Julianna SCREAMS in frustration!
Simone: These two women are showing the entire world why they are the Main Event!
Adams: And the champ is losing her cool!
Now Julianna is going for the finish as she slowly drags Kayla up from behind, locking her into a attempted full nelson. She goes for the sweep forward - but Kayla counters with an inside victory roll, hooking both legs!
ONE!
TWO!
Julianna kicks out!
Julianna starts to rise when from out of nowhere...!
Adams: Dreamkiller! Kayla hit it!
Kayla with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-Julianna kicks out!!!
Adams:HOW!?
Simone: That is exactly what Kayla wants to know!!
Kayla is wide eyed in shock as she stares at Julianna on the mat and then at the official who holds up just the two fingers! Kayla has no choice but to fight on as she grabs Julianna to bring her to her feet and suddenly the champion has her from behind and...!
Simone: DiMaria Code!
Adams: It's over!
Julianna rolls her over and falls across her back!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-Kayla gets a shoulder up!
Adams: NO! Kayla is still in this!
Simone: Somehow!
Julianna sits up, looking absolutely horrified that she did not get the pin! She looks back over her shoulder at the recovering Kayla Richards - and then at Jacob who says it was just a two count! Julianna jumps to her feet and grabs the referee by the shirt, pleading that it was three but he reiterates it was only two! Julianna shoves him away and turns around as Kayla starts to rise and Julianna careens right into her with a bog boot, wiping Kayla out! Julianna then signals to the jeering crowd and she steps out onto the apron and begins to climb to the top!
Adams: Uh oh! UH OH!
Simone: If she hits this it is all over!
Julianna reaches the top and she leaps off for a shooting star press -- but Kayla rolls out of the way and the athletic champion lands on her feet! Julianna spins around quickly but Kayla crashes into her with another V-Trigger!
Adams: Another Dreamkiller!
But rather than go for the pin, Kayla drags Julianna up to her knees and dashes into the ropes and comes off...!
Simone: And a THIRD!
Julianna falls over and Kayla makes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Simone: She did it! We have a brand new champion!
Adams: The Dreamkiller is a double champion!
The crowd is on its feet in a standing O for the performance by BOTH women as Jacob presents her with her Tag title belt AND the World Bombshell title!
Justin: Here is your winner, and NEEEWWWW World Bombshell Champion! The Dreamkiller! Kayla!! RICHARDS!!!
The crowd continues its accolades for both women as Jacob raises Kayla's arm and she screams out, holding aloft both title belts!
Simone: Indeed we have a brand new World Bombshell Champion! The six month long reign of Julianna DiMaria has come to an end!
Adams: What a match! What a Main Event! These two EARNED this!
Indeed as Julianna is at the foot of the entrance,holding her head and glaring into the ring as Kayla marches around the ring, continuing the celebration!
Simone: Fans, that is it for us tonight! We are out of time but what a night it was! The sixteen teams for the 2024 Blast From the Past are official!
Adams: And there is a brand new World Bombshell Champion!
Simone: And in just two weeks, Sin City Wrestling begins the Battlegrounds tour with our first stop in Hastings, England where we will kick off the 2024 Blast From the Past!
Adams: And see fallout from tonight I bet!
Simone: Indeed so! Until then, on behalf of Jason Adams, I am Belinda Simone! Good night everyone!
The camera pans out, focusing on Kayla inside of the ring, holding up both titles to the crowd as the screen dims and the credits roll.
THANK YOU! to everyone who wrote for this show!