The crowd is alive with energy inside of the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. The camera scans around the capacity crowd, cheering and waving while holding up signs for their favorites.
"BLAST FROM THE PAST 2022!"
A spotlight begins to shine and the crowd cheers as ring announcer Justin Decent steps out onto the stage. The handsome exhibitionist jogs out to the ring, slapping hands to the fans who reach out to him.
He is handed the microphone by Jason Adams as he runs up the ring steps and climbs inside of the six-sided SCW ring and walks around, pumping his fist in the air to the tune of the crowd's chants;
"WELCOME TO SCW JC!"
"SAMANTHA and SUMA FOR THE MIXED TAG CHAMPIONS!"
"SCW FORMALLY APOLOGIZES TO SIERRA WILLIAMS!"
"MS. JON IS GONNA KILL YOU!"
"WELCOME BACK TO THE COCKNEY KING!"
Fans: SCW! SCW! SCW!
Justin then hops up onto the corner turnbuckle and smiles, looking out around at all of the fans filling the seats around the arena. He drops back down and takes his place in the center of the ring and brings the microphone up to his lips.
Justin: Hello everyone and welcome to the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada and welcome to Sin City Wrestling "Climax Control"!
The crowd cheers!
Justin: Now please help me welcome the Hostess With the Mostess for "Climax Control" -- Miss Amanda Hugginkiss!
The crowd cheers as Amanda struts out in a black lace halter top, mini skirt bottom and high heels with heavy makeup and a bee hive wig ala Marge Simpson. Amanda has her microphone up and the song begins.
Amanda: I didn't realize how dead this club would be
I don't make frequent trips out here to BFE
But you found my weakness:
Drinks for free
I hope nobody sees you leave this place with me
It's shameless but it's true
You're homely but I'll sleep with you
I live for truth and beauty but there's room for change
I'm faithful to myself but I could use some strange
And strange is precisely
The term for you
You'll be a two at ten but you're a ten at two
Congratulations, dude
You're homely but I'll sleep with you
You claim you stole my heart
There's a crime but it isn't theft
I guess tonight you're Mr. Right
'Cause everyone else has Left
I swear that I have
Never been a sellout for an easy score
Unless you count last weekend or the week before
I don't want beer goggles
Those still see
Instead I need a full tequilabotomy
And you should get one too
You're homely but I'll sleep with you
Is beauty just skin deep?
Well, your skin destroys that myth
How much Patron makes me think you're hot?
I'll have to plead the fifth
And now I finally
Understand why hookups all occur at night
It's easier to find a place devoid of light
Don't take it personal
When I ask
Would you please put on this Freddy Krueger mask?
It helps improve my view
You're homely but I'll sleep with you
F-U-fugly-G-L-fugly-Y
F-U-fugly-G-fugly oh my
F-U-fugly-G-L-fugly-Y
F-U-fugly-G-fugly oh my
The song comes to an end and Amanda 'curtsies' and blows kisses to the cheering crowd before she heads backstage and vanishes behind the curtains.
Simone: Hello everyone, and welcome to the first edition of Climax Control of the New Year!
Adams: And the start of the 2022 Blast From the Past tournament! Sixteen teams and there are some great ones this year!
Simone: Indeed, and as in many years past, there is no clear cut winner in this year's draws! Anybody could win this tournament and go into Into the Void XI with guaranteed World title opportunities!
Adams: And this week the bad ass JC debuts for SCW in tonight's opener and he's going up against The Troll! You know that JC has not been pinned or submitted in over a YEAR???
Simone: And something tells me that tonight will not be the night we see that streak come to an end. We have the first opening round match of the 2022 Blast From the Past tournament when the unlikely pairing of Jack Russow and Twisted Sister....
Adams: Team Please Don't Hurt Me!
Simone: Faces off against Jack's own wife Alannah O'Connell-Russow and Todd Williams!
Adams: Then Chloe Benton is back in action against the newest Bombshell on the roster and OHHHH BLOODY HELL! She's up against that gargantuan Ms. Jon!
Simone: The next opening round match will see the reigning Bombshell Roulette Champion Krystal Wolfe team with the number one contender to the Internet title, Jack Washington! They go up against the Hall of Famer Samantha Marlowe and the Supreme Machine!
Adams: Bea Barnhart gets back into singles action and she takes on Kaiju Rainbow!
Simone: In tournament action, Sierra Williams returns to SCW to team with former SCU Underground Champion Joshua Acquin to face one-half of the Mixed Tag Champions Mikah and the World Heavyweight Champion Mac Bane!
Adams: And in the Main Event! The last opening round match of the night will see the World Bombshell Champion Amber Ryan and SCU's Hitamashii take on Mercedes Vargas and Shane Hawthorne! And the World title WILL be on the line in this tournament match!
Simone: All this and more on SCW Climax Control!
Goth can be seen backstage as he is being interviewed by Pussy Willow.
Pussy: Goth this week is the opening week in the Blast From The Past. You have been in this tournament in the past, how do you prepare for it??
Goth: You ask how? Good question, you cant to be honest. You dont know who you will be facing until a week prior.
Pussy: And how do you feel about your tag team partner??
Goth sighs as he remembers who he has been paired with.
Goth: I honestly cannot remember ever being paired with someone like her. So its going to be interesting, I....
We suddenly hear Candy call out his name.
Candy: GOOOOOOOTH!!!! OH PARTNERRRRRRED!!!!!
Candy calls out his name in her typical cheesy voice as she runs up to him, a small box in hand. She was wearing an almost obnoxiously pink t-shirt and a huge grin on her face
Candy: I've been looking ALL OVER for you!!!
Goth looks at her with huge eyes in complete shock, not believing what she is wearing.
Goth: What are you wearing??
He suddenly sees the box in her hand and gets suspicious.
Goth: Don't tell me thats...
Candy cuts him off
Candy: IT IS!!! I know you have been waiting... look!
She turned around showing the back of the shirt that read, in black sequins, "Team Dark Sparklez". She turns back around, grinning and extending the box towards him
Candy: I wasn't sure of your size, so I hope this fits!!!
She waits a few seconds before getting too excited and opens the box, holding up a t-shirt that was plain black and on the back, in bright pink sequins, said "Team Dark Sparklez" matching hers. She holds it up, proud
Goth stares at the shirt, he cannot believe his eyes.
Goth: Oh my God, I thought you were jolking.
He sees Candy raise an eyebrow and realizes he spoke out loud.
Goth: What I meant was that I thought we would discuss things first. I....
He sees her pout her lips as she lowers the shirt, causing him to sigh
Goth: I am a Large
She smiles when he gives her his size
Candy: I am so glad I made one in EVERY SIZE!!!!
She takes out another shirt and hands it to him
Candy: Try it on... partner!
He slowly grabs the shirt, stares at it for a few moments before finally putting it on. He has a sour look on his face before turning towards and sighs before faking a smile.
Goth: It sure is......, interesting. Yeah, thats the word I was looking for.
Willow cuts in
Pussy: Candy, do you and Goth have any strategy leading up to nexf week?
Candy: YEAH!!! He's gonna give me a high five, and then we are gonna kick some butt!!! Right?
She looks to Goth with the biggest, most innocent smile and excitement on her face
Candy: Just like this!
She puts her hand up in the air, awaiting a high five
Goth: What are you doing?? I am not gonna high five you
Goth keeps staring at Candy
Goth: I will tag you in when it is your turn
Candy looks sad for a moment
Candy: I get it! You are worried about germs and stuff right? I washed my hands, they're clean... oh here!
She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small bottle of hand sanitizer, squirts some in her other hand, and puts it back in her pocket before rubbing it into hands.
Candy: There! Problem solved! Now give me a high five...
She takes a step closer to him, her hand in the air
Candy: Don't leave me hanging!
Goth is puzzled, not believing what just happened as we see Willow trying to hide her laughter.
Goth: I....
He slowly scratches the back of his neck, looking around when he sees his girlfriend Melissa stand behind the camera, looking angry towards him. Causing him to sigh and resign to giving her a high five
Goth: What did I get myself into?
Candy squeels with excitement as she skips off down the hall and out of sight.
Goth: What did I get myself into......
With that the camera turns to a puzzled look on the Hall of Famer before we cut back to ringside
Dawn Barnes is in the ring watching up the ramp as Justin brings the microphone to his lips for the introductions.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall...Introducing first...
Denis Leary's "I'm An Asshole" plays and the crowd boos as the rotund and hyperactive "know-it-all" of professional wrestling, the Troll, runs onto the stage as fast as he can (which altogether isn't that fast). He has an annoying, excited look on his face as he pumps his arms, greeted by the boos of the fans.
Justin: From Parts Unknown, weighing two hundred fifty two pounds, the Troll!
The Troll points into the ring, taking offense at the "lies" about his grandiose weight being made public. He then "jogs" down to the ring, holding his hands out for high-fives but receives none. He struggles up onto the ring apron and climbs through the ropes, catching his shoe on the middle rope and face plants in the ring, much to the laughter of the crowd. The Troll then gets to his feet and pumps his arms again until he is herded back to his corner.
Adams: It looks like the Troll is ready for the match Belinda.
Justin: And his opponent...
Simone: He had better be because this debuting superstar is going to try kick him around if he isn't careful.
The lights suddenly drop, and in the silence, Ghost's "Hunter's Moon" to play with its haunting melody. The music builds and lights flash, leading up to the chorus, signaling an arrival.
Justin: From East Rutherford New Jersey, JC!
'The Bogeyman' JC steps out onto the stage, staring out at the audience and wearing a Michael Myers mask over his had, having embraced his new ghoulish persona. He watches the crowd react to him and then begins walking steadily to the ring. He enters the ring and climbs up to the middle rope, before ripping the mask off of his head and staring out at the audience. He then returns to the ring and prepares for his match.
Simone: This man looks ready to wrestle don't you think?
Adams: I don't think that the Troll likes that reaction at all. And there is the bell.
DING DING DING!
The Troll walks over to Dawn Barnes and motions for her to raise his arm in victory which Barnes shakes her head at the man before she motions for the match to begin. The Troll shakes his hand at Dawn once more as JC moves closer and attacks the Troll with a clothesline that barely moves the Troll. JC looks around as the Troll smirks then uses a clothesline of his own on his opponent sending him to the mat. JC rolls quickly to his knees then stands to get in the face of the Troll who is celebrating the clothesline. Turning around, he is surprised with a kick to the midsection by JC that drives the air from his lungs. The Troll stumbles and moves quickly to the ropes to duck between the top and middle rope as JC rushes him. Dawn gets between the two to prevent JC from attacking the Troll. The bigger man waves JC back to the middle of the ring. The Troll slides back into the ring which has JC charging forward making the Troll once more slide between the ropes to be saved by Barnes. JC moves back in frustration and turns his back on the Troll.
Adams: Watch out JC, don't turn your back on a Troll!
Seeing that JC has turned his back, the Troll pulls himself back into the ring and then charges towards JC and rocks him out of his boots with a clothesline to the back of the head of JC. On the mat, JC grabs at the back of his head as the Troll raises his arms to taunt the fans. JC slowly gets to his hands and knees but the Troll moves to his feet and pulls them out from under him which drags JC near the ropes. The Troll then tries to put a boston crab on JC which bends him at the lower back. JC looks in pain as he fights to try and reach the ropes. The Troll is telling Barnes to check on JC who has dropped to grab his head in an effort to fight the pain before once more reaching for the ropes. He is close enough to grab the bottom rope forcing the break. Dawn taps the shoulder of the Troll who drops the legs of JC and begins to celebrate a win. Dawn pulls his arms down telling him that JC had made it to the ropes. The Troll shakes his head and again raises his arms.
Simone: I think the Troll thinks he won the match. But Dawn is telling him that he didn't.
JC is using the time to recover as the Troll tries to convince Dawn Barnes that he had won the match. JC moves along the ropes and towards the corner where he leans back into it before pulling himself to the top rope. The Troll walks away from Dawn and turns into a belly to belly suplex attempt from JC that sends him to the canvas. JC gets to his feet as the Troll rolls to the side of the ring and to the outside. JC looks angrily as the Troll motions that he is leaving. Looking around, JC rushes towards the Troll and slides out of the ring. On the outside, JC catches up with the Troll then spins him around. The Troll swings wildly but misses JC who catches him with a belly to back suplex on the outside that has the Troll grabbing his head. JC reaches down and grabbing him by the back of his head, JC drags the Troll back to the ring tossing him the last few feet. Dawn is standing at the ropes making her ten count. JC moves toward the Troll to pick him up and then pushes him into the ring apron. Using the momentum, the Troll is rolled under the bottom rope. JC gets on the ring apron and rolls inside where he locks on a kimura lock on the arm of the Troll who grabs at his face in pain then reaches the ropes which are near at hand.
Adams: That suplex had to hurt Belinda.
Simone: Or it angered the Troll but JC is gaining control in this match with that kimura lock. The Troll was lucky it was near the ropes.
The Troll slowly stands and staggers away from JC holding his face as JC follows him. Reaching for one of the wrists of the Troll, JC pulls him around and doubles him over with a kick to the midsection that rocks the Troll who is trying desperately to defend himself. JC doesn't let up until the Troll is against the ropes. JC backs away at the warning of Barnes but when the Troll comes off the ropes quickly to lock in a bear hug on JC as he turned back around. JC grunts in pain as he tries to lever his hand between the two but Troll tightens the hold which forces the arms of JC upward as JC shouts with pain. The Troll shakes JC which loosens up the hold and JC is able to lower a forearm into the face of Troll who drops JC to grab his face. JC sucks in breath before attacking the Troll again with another kick to the midsection.
Simone: The Troll seemed to have the bear hug on that could have made JC submit but he needed to rely on training, not the Internet for learning wrestling moves.
The Troll shakes off the kick and lunges out off the ropes with a clothesline attempt that JC easily avoids by ducking under the attempt then rushing off the ropes as the Troll turns and catches him with a European uppercut that the Troll is unable to avoid. JC picks the Troll up and then pulls his head into a headlock. The Troll is unable to reverse or prevent the fishermans suplex that JC uses to put him on his back. JC kips up and rushes the corner once more. The Troll chases him in which JC avoids the attack and the Troll hits the turnbuckle which drives the air from his lungs and sends him to the mat. The Troll bounces backwards to the mat. JC attempts a pin but the Troll rolls his shoulder up quickly. JC rises to his feet and then moves to the corner where he climbs to the top. Looking back at the slowly rising Troll, JC launches himself off the top rope and takes the Troll out with another moonsault. Dropping again for a pin, JC gets a two before the shoulder of the Troll comes off the mat. Angered and frustrated, JC moves back to watch the Troll roll on the mat. Seeing the Troll sit up, JC waits before rushing across the ring to the opposite ropes. The Troll rises to his feet and follows him in to be surprised by a discus elbow from JC.
Simone: What an elbow from JC.
The Troll is laid out on the mat face down not moving as JC gets to his hands and knees then moves to his feet. Picking up the Troll and leaving him staggering, JC hits his Big Boot of Death finisher that has his opponent landing on his back. Catching one foot, he pulls it over the body of the Troll to force his shoulders to stay on the mat. Dawn drops to the mat to begin the count as JC holds the Troll in place for the pin.
ONE!
Adams: I don't think that the Troll will be able to get out of that...wait...is that movement I see?
TWO!
Adams: The Troll is struggling to escape but JC is able to keep him on the mat by putting his full weight on the chest of the Troll.
Simone: Dawn about to drop her hand for the last time.
THREE!
Adams: And there it is...the pin that got the three.
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winner of the match, JC
The Troll kicks at the bottom rope once he gets to his feet. JC has his arm raised by Dawn Barnes who then moves to check on the Troll who starts to berate the referee who just points to the back motioning for Troll to go backstage as he can be seen arguing. Dawn continues to point backstage as Troll rants. Ignoring the drama, JC celebrates as he heads up the ramp and turns at the last minute to wave to the crowd before disappearing backstage.
Adams: Is that a temper tantrum Belinda?
Simone: It looks like the Troll is not happy at all.
The Troll can be seen angrily gesturing to Dawn Barnes before dropping to the mat, rolling out of the ring and stomping angrily up the ramp.
Cut backstage where the "White Wolf" Fenris is watching the monitor closely, watching as JC celebrates his victory. Fenris just stares at the screen with both hands on his hips before turning away and there is an uncharacteristic smile on his face as he nods, walking off-camera.
Jack Russow is standing backstage at the media center of the Cox Pavilion, standing before a green screen and posing in ways that would make his SCU admirer, Helluva Bottom Carter, sit up and say hel-LO there! The camera flashes go off of the SCW photographer, and Jack gives the camera that expert look, when something catches his eye ... something most unusual ...
Jack: Is that ... a goat?
The cameraman turns around and finds a nanny goat walking along the hallway with a bell chiming around its neck.
Goat: Ba-a-a-ah!
All eyes watch and heads slowly turns to watch the goat walk down the hall and disappear around the corner, but then something ELSE draws attention, and their heads snap back around to find Jack's partner in Team Please Don't Hurt Me - Twisted Sister, following the goat with her meat cleaver raised up high. Stalking the poor thing! Heads turn back to Jack whose own eyes are slightly wide open and eyebrow raised almost to his hairline. He then closes his eyes and massages his temple...
Jack: Excuse me...
Jack then steps down off of the media stage and proceeds to follow Twisted Sister as she turns the corner, pursuing her "prey." True, she creeped Jack out something fierce, especially the idea of this ghoul, er, girl ... no, ghoul. Ghoul sounds better! This GHOUL stepping inside of the ring against his own wife.
Still, Jack was open minded (you'd understand if you saw his interactions with Carter!), and he found this nutcase almost (psychotically) endearing ... in her own madcap way. But still, what she might do to a goat with that meat cleaver probably wouldn't be good for ratings -- and it'd likely get SCW in trouble with PETA to boot!
The goat comes upon a small bowl of water and stops, the bell dangling from its neck as it lowers its head to drink. Twisted Sister comes up from behind and raises the cleaver - and Jack swiftly moves in and stops her! He grabs Twisted Sister by the wrist and holds her back, causing her to spin around and SCREAM right in his face!
Twisted Sister: EEEEYYYYYAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!
Right up to where Jack sprays her in her open mouth with a mouth spray, taking her quite by surprise! She coughs and grabs her throat, but does little else! She lowers the cleaver, saying nothing but staring at him with those ghastly colored (or discolored) eyes, wiping the red drool from her lips caused by the spray. Jack just leans one hand against the wall and gives her a matter-of-fact expression.
Jack: Now, we don't scream at our tag team partners like that!
Twisted Sister stares him down, then turns and looks at the goat which is now wandering further down the corridor. Jack then places a hand on her back and guides her in the opposite direction as she hangs her head....
The scene opens backstage where we see the French Bombshell Adrienne :ufort standing by with her manager Katie as they are getting ready to be interviewed by Pussy Willow.
Pussy: Adrienne, at Inception V you were bested by Myra Rivers, what's next for you in your career in SCW?
Adrienne: Honestly? I don't know, I know I burned a lot of bridges when I tried to challenge Amber Ryan during the last cycle but it's like I said, that was less about wanting a shot at the title and more about me wanting a chance to prove that I could hang with the best in the company, and I got just that at Inception V.
Katie: Adrienne is far from done in SCW and she will bounce back from that loss, best she can do from now on is to try to mend her reputation from that stunt last month.
Pussy: You realize that she has a long way to go before Adrienne can do that, right?
Adrienne: I know! But I refuse to let that incident define my SCW career, if anything I prefer to think of it as a speed bump on my SCW journey.
Katie: A Speed Bump that could've gotten you fired.
Adrienne: That too but a speed bump non the less! SCW has not seen the last of Adrienne Beaufort!
Adrienne and Katie walk off as the scene fades.
Climax Control cuts backstage to Myra Rivers. She's obviously dressed casually since she is not scheduled to compete tonight, but nevertheless, she is in some bright spirits as she watches some of the action take place. Her eyes are definitely indicative of an intense focus as she talks to herself for a brief moment.
Myra: I came very damn close last year in that Blast from the Past tournament... and this was when I was nowhere near in the shape that I'm in now. I still feel that hunger going through me and all...
Myra maintains her intense focus when she sees the Blast from the Past final from last year that didn't go her way. She shuts off the television that last year's final was playing on, possibly getting over it in a symbolic way.
Myra: This year? Well...
Myra doesn't get to finish her thought as she is interrupted by someone...
Max: Hello Myra.
Max walks into view. Dressed casually in a dress shirt and jeans. He extends his hand, and presents a bottle of wine.
Max: As promised. You mentioned you were not much for whiskey.
Myra has a bit of a soft chuckle to herself as she takes the bottle of white wine.
Myra: I used to be when I was young and stupid but that was years ago. I was just thinking about stuff...
Myra pauses as she opens up the white wine bottle.
Myra: I was thinking about last year's tournament and how that went for me. You know, it's pretty ironic that we ended up paired up this year because last year, we crossed paths in the first round. I would hope that there's no hard feelings?
Max: None whatsoever. Love the Blast. This is all part of the fun that can happen. Your run last year was impressive. No shame in losing to you two.
Max passes a couple of glasses over to Myra. yra pours some wine into one of the glasses before continuing the conversation.
Myra: At least YOU didn't have any shame. I wasn't pinned in last year's tournament, but the fact that the Bombshell winner was someone that ran me down constantly and turned out to be a disappointment afterward... well, I don't give so much of a crap about the running down part because I've managed to learn how to filter out that sort of negativity, but it still... a year later, stings that the Bombshell that won last year was someone that turned out to waste the opportunity. Maybe it's just the competitive fire in me, but shame in losing to someone like that? It's still there... partially. I am confident though, that with you being my partner this year, there is so much promise...
Myra has a bit of a smile as she takes a sip from her glass. Max pours a glass for himself. He takes a sip and nods in approval.
Max: Not usually a wine guy. Not bad at all. Use that to fuel this year's run. I've been there, and know that feeling all too well. Got to the semis, but haven't been able to finish the job. That drives me every year. I totally agree, and feel the same. I'm excited in our potential. This week's matches were some intriguing pairings. I can't really call it.
Myra: Honestly, I'm a little more anxious about who we MIGHT face next week. Then again, some fuel coming into today might just negate that especially with some not so friendly mentions that some people had to throw in there about me. I trust you, but there is something that I want to know. How committed are you? How bad do you want this? Because after coming so close last year and working so hard to be better these last few months, I need to know that I've got a partner that wants this just as much as I do! I want to know I can count on you for the challenges ahead!
Myra sips some more wine out of her glass as she awaits his answer.
Max: Actually my focus is 100% on the tournament. Last year, I was distracted by all that GRIME foolishness plus defending my title. This year... I've got a new full time contract with Sin City Wrestling. I'm back home, and told Mark my only focus is this tournament. Don't worry. I've got blinders on.
Max tips the glass back, and finishes it. He sits the glass on the table. Myra is definitely in a bright mood upon hearing this as she finishes her wine glass.
Myra: I'm glad to hear that! With this mutual focus, I'm really confident in our team this year. I'm all in myself and I'm not going to give it any less than 150% while we are in this tournament. So, that being said... you want to scout the competition with me tonight? I think we can definitely use that as our team bonding experience so to speak!
Max: You read my mind Myra. The opening matches are always telling. This is the perfect opportunity to check things out. After you.
Myra smiles once more as she fills her second glass with wine. She turns on the television in front of them and she changes the channel to the live feed of the broadcast, enabling her and Max to scout the competition as the scene fades out.
Justin: The following match is a first round match for the 2022 Blast From The Past Tournament!!! Where the winners will ultimately get a guaranteed title shot against the world heavyweight champion!!!
The lights kick out in the arena as a scream fades from soft to loud...
"KEEP YOUR HOPES UP HIGH, AND YOUR HEAD DOWN LOW!!!"
A sheet of sparks showers from the rafters and "All I Want" by A Day To Remember's chorus blares as a young man walks through and kneels whispering to himself as he kisses the inside of his wrist. Then he grabs his hood and flips it up screaming in excitement for the fans who are sending him nothing but love and energy...the second coming of The Russows...young Jack Russow has taken the stage. Without wasting time he makes a beeline for the ring, slides under the rope, runs towards the opposite rope, handspring flips then corkscrews in midair landing on both knees with his arms outstretched smirking into the camera.
Justin: Currently in the ring!! Standing in at 6'2 and weighing in at 205 pounds!! Hailing from Brooklyn, New York!! Jack Russow!!!
The rock band Twisted Sister's anthem of "Burn In Hell" blares across the building and the crowd boos as Twisted Sister is escorted through the stage curtains by professional security, her arms bound around her in a secured straight jacket. She screams wildly, thrashing and kicking her legs as the guards have to practically have to carry her to the ring. At ringside, they carefully unfasten her straight jacket and she quickly climbs into the ring and dashes around, screaming like a lunatic.
Justin: And his tag team partner!! Standing in at 5'7 and weighing in at 140 pounds!! Hailing from Los Angeles, California!! Twisted Sister!!!!
Roc Boys by Jay Z begins to blast all across the speaker system and as it does Todd Williams along with his wife Hope emerge from behind the curtain to the sound of loud boos. Todd cracks a very wicked grin as he grabs his wife and gives her a long sloppy kiss to even more boos. He slowly walks down to the ring hand and hand with his wife. He stops at the ring and she slowly walks up the steps and into the ring. She stands by the turnbuckles and spreads her legs open. He slides through the bottom of the ropes underneath her legs and into the ring. He dips her down and kisses Hope again before he flips off the booing crowds.
Justin: And their opponents!! First, currently in the ring!! standing in at 6'0 and weighing in at 210 pounds!! Hailing from the Bronx, New York!! Todd Williams!!!!
The opening of Nikki Yanofsky's "Something New" began to play across the arena speakers as Alanah O'Connell runs out to the stage, stopping and smiling out at the crowd. Doing a little twirl at the top of the ramp, she begins to make her way to the ring, slapping hands with as many fans as she can reach. When she reaches the ring, she climbs up the steps and into the ring, smiling and waving out at the crowd as her music fades away.
Justin: And his tag team partner!! Standing in at 5'6 and weighing in at 130 pounds!! Hailing from Kings Point, New York!! Alanah Russow!!!
DING DING DING!
The bell has rang as Twisted Sister charges in on Allanah, causing her to be cornered against the turnbuckles as Twisted Sister uses knees to the midsection of Alanah before grabbing her by the hair and delivers a hair mare to the middle of the ring. There she follows it up by running to the ropes and comes charging in on the seated Alanah by delivering a running kick to the face with her shin. There she goes for the cover as Jacob Summers goes down for the three count
ONE!
TWO!
But Alanah manages to get her shoulder off the canvas, this angers Twisted Sister as she pulls Alanah to her by back by grabbing a handful of hair and then starts to give her a deliberate choke with both hands in front of Jacob Summers.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Simone: Twisted Sister let go just in time, or else she and Jack were to be disqualified!!!
Adams: I can tell on the look of Jack's face that he had hoped this would have been a different opponent doing but his wife!!
Twisted Sister grabs her by the hair, ignoring the warnings from Jacob Summers and pulls her opponent to her feet, there she sets her up for an Irish Whip before going for a big time clothesline. But Alanah manages to duck the clothesline attempt and catches Twisted Sister by the arm and spins her around, setting up Twisted Sister for a Swinging Neck breaker. Quickly sitting up and delivering a knee drop to the back of Twisted Sister's neck before rolling her over on her back and going for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
Twisted Sister bench presses Alanah off of her, causing her to look at the mad woman with concern on her face as she quickly tags in Todd Williams.
Adams: Now it is time for the men to get it on!!!
Simone: I hope this will not cause issues in the Russow household!!
Todd Williams starts to argue with Jacob Summers on whether he wanted to be tagged in or not, causing Jacob Summers to use the ten count as Todd is still standing on the ring apron
Simone: Good grief!! Will his everlasting complaining never stop???
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOU...
Todd is bad mouthing Jacob Summers for using the ten count on him when Jack grabs him by the arm and tosses him over the top rope into the ring. Causing Todd to land on his backside and immediately backs off the approaching Jack Russow, who reaches out to grab Todd who quickly rolls out of the ring to much dismay of the fans.
Todd: I wasn't prepared!!!
Adams: Well you better be prepared right now!!!
We see Jack Russow run to the opposite side of the ring before charging towards the part of the ring where Todd is standing on the outside. He dives between he top and middle rope and hits a suicide dive on his non expecting opponent, causing him to hit the barricades chest first. Jack quickly grabs the head of Todd and spins him around before rolling him back in the ring as he climbs upon the ring apron and measures him for an aerial move.
Simone: What does Jack got in mind??
Jack jumps on the top rope and goes for a Moonsault on top of Todd, who rolls conveniently out of the way as this causes Jack to eat the canvas instead of Todd Williams. Todd immediately goes for the cover with his legs draped across the middle rope as Jacob starts to use the three count
Adams: Look up Jacob!!!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE....
Jacob notices the foot on the ropes just in time and stops the three count, angering Todd Williams as he gets in his face and argue that he did not deliberately put his feet on the ropes. This gives Jack the opportunity to get to his feet and spins Todd around before hitting a Superkick to the face of Todd. This causes him to stagger into his corner as he somehow manages to tag in Jack's wife Alanah.
Simone: Tough luck for Jack, he could have sealed the deal after that super kick!!!
Alanah hesitantly gets in the ring as husband and wife stare each other down before Jack turns around and sees Twisted Sister charge in on Alanah. Alanah hits a drop toe hold on the wild woman before going for a single leg Boston Crab, trying to force a submission victory over Twisted Sister.
Adams: I think this would be a first if Twisted Sister would actually give in to a submission hold!!!
But Twisted Sister manages to crawl over towards the ropes and grabs the bottom rope, forcing Jacob Summers to break the hold that Alanah had on Twisted Sister. She turns around and grabs the left arm of Twisted Sister while pulling her up to her feet to execute another move. But Twisted Sister surprises her as she charges forward, wrapping her arms around the midsection and drives Alanah into the turnbuckles. She follows it up with several shoulder blocks into Alanah's midsection before tossing her back into the middle of the ring from the corner. She quickly walks over towards Alanah and grabs her by the hair before setting her up for a Body Slam, she repeats the move again as she drops Alanah for the second time.
Adams: I am so glad that I am not one of the Bombshells, can you imagine facing that... woman???
Simone: I would shudder the thought of ever getting in the ring with Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister sets Alanah up for the trifecta, but Alanah manages to escape the grip of Twisted Sister before executing a dropkick that sends her into her own corner. There Jack tags himself back in, forcing Alanah to step out of the ring and have Todd step back into the ring. Jack charges in on Todd, ducking a clothesline before jumping off the ropes with a springboard cross body. This causes Todd to fall backwards into a pinning position as Jack hooks both legs for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
THR....
Jacob stops the count at the final moment as he notices the pink of Todd's left hand come in contact with he bottom rope.
Simone: Tough luck for Jack on that one
Jack stares at the extended arm, shaking his head in disbelief as he pulls Todd back up to his feet by holding on to his head. He sets Tod up for a punch to the face, but gets distracted as he stares at the face of his wife. The two have a moment where they look at each other and feel the awkwardness of the situation. Only to have Todd take advantage of the situation by pulling on the tights of Jack as this forces him to hit face first into he turnbuckles. Causing a whiplash moment as the neck snaps backwards in an unnatural way before he quickly gets to his feet and executes a Superkick to the back of Jack's head while still resting on the turnbuckles.
Simone: Sweet Dreams!!
Adams: Good God!!!
Todd quickly grabs Jack from behind, rolling him up while hooking both legs as Jacob Summers goes for the three count
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winners of this match by pinfall!! Todd Williams and Alanah Russow!!!!
Alanah looks on at the celebrating Todd before looking at her husband as he slowly gets by, she slowly steps through the ropes to check on her husband but gets stopped by the celebrating Todd Williams as he raises his and her arms in the air in victory before rolling out of the ring and head to the back. She checks on her husband before walking off
Simone: This must have been hard on both of them.
Backstage, Pussy Willow squares up brightly to a camera standing by with mic in hand and a nervous smile forcing its way across her pretty face. Brushing some hair away, she perks up as likely an off screen cue is signalled and the spiel begins as it usually does.
PussyPussy: SCW faithful, joining me now is one half of the Blast From The Past first round main event... Representing Underground, Hitamashii and representing SCW- the reigning World Bombshells Champion, Amber Ryan...
Sidling in from both sides, the pair match in height and tower slightly over the petite Pussy Willow. Despite their lack of size, the radiating presence alone between the pair is undeniable.
Pussy: It's safe to say that no match tonight has greater pressure than yours- given that the World Bombshells title is in fact on the line, as well as further advancement in the Blast From The Past tournament. How are you both feeling, knowing that one wrong move... one miscommunication or misstep could spell disaster?
Hitamashii: I am feeling very confident in our skills and the fact that Amber here is SCW World Bombshell Champion on a very long run with the title. How long have you had that title for now Amber?
Amber adjusts the title on her shoulder expectantly, the vaguely arrogant smile never wavering in the face of adversity.
Amber Ryan: 10 months, darling. 10 very long months, filled with every hyena looking to come pick my bones while I'm still dragging them around. 10 months of the vultures trying to circle overhead, just waiting for that moment where I slip up. All I can say is, you'll stave before I will...
Pussy Willow clears her throat briefly, the sheer level of confidence is almost suffocating
.Pussy: While confidence is key, is it safe to say that perhaps your confidence might- or should- be a little shaken following the recent loss of your own title, Hitamashii? While your track record in SCU is impressive, it's worth noting that you're on less familiar grounds and without the belt that's made your name synonymous with success.
Hitamashii-I am not worried. I am confident that I will get the title back. The way I lost it was shady but I know that I can regain it and sit atop the mountain once again. There is no doubt in my mind about that, and anyone who dares to get in my way will regret it, mark my words.A satisfied nod from Pussy Willow, before she turns her attention to Amber busy tracing her fingers across the face plate idly.
Pussy: ... It's also no secret Amber, that you've had a lot of close calls with the title. A lot of near misses- are you perhaps starting to worry at all that maybe it's a sign of things to come? Mercedes Vargas is one of the few Bombshells left on the roster who hasn't technically lost against you- after all.
Amber chuckles softly, quirked an eyebrow and glancing to her BFTP partner then back.
Amber Ryan: Let me ask you this, if I may... When I won this title back in March, did you hear anyone say that I had to win all my matches dominantly, that I had to clean sweep everyone in my path? That I have to be bulletproof...
Amber doesn't wait for an answer despite Pussy Willows attempt to respond.
Amber Ryan: I never promised that I would win every match in dominant fashion, I've never said I was the best- guess I never really felt the need to... I'm sure as fuck not nearly as bulletproof as everyone keeps telling me- fact is though, I keep winning when it matters. Maybe it's by the skin of my teeth, maybe I'm hanging on by my fingernails- but night after night I'm still the one walking away with the belt. Perhaps instead of worrying whether I'm about to fall- start worrying about whether anyone can make me...
Hitamashii: I think it will take a miracle for someone to knock you off your perch there Amber. I mean, you've proven time and time again how great you are with the run you currently are on. I don't see it ending anytime soon. You know that I will bounce back, because those like us who are great, that's what we do, we get back up and fight for what rightfully belongs to us. We are the 2 most dangerous sons of bitches in this tournament so everybody better watch out!!!
Amber Ryan: When it comes down to it Ms Willow, this is Blast From The Past... this is the fairytale run that everyone spends their year dreaming about. Partnerships make or break dreams- only thing is... we're wide awake. We get what's at stake better than anyone else right now... Maybe I'm not fighting for an opportunity, but thats only cause I've got something far more valuable... We don't need to be the biggest, the baddest or the self-proclaimed best. We just need to win... and keep winning, cause that's the only language everyone in this tournament seems to universally understand.
With an arrogant half smile and determined glit in the eyes, the partners in crime move off the same side of the frame- Amber rustling Pussy's hair a little as she goes past for good measure- leaving the blonde looking a little dishevelled and very much speechless.
The scene opens backstage where we see Jessie Salco about to be interviewed by Ms. Rocky Mountains.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Jessie at Inception V you came up short against Andrea in your attempt to win the Bombshell Internet Championship, what's next for you?
Jessie: Much as I'd like to say "round two against Andrea" her next challenger was set in stone at Inception V and no, the irony of the fact that Seleana is Andrea's next challenger is not lost on me considering that I pinned Seleana to earn that shot in the first place! Instead, I'm focussing on doing what I've always done after a loss.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Pick yourself back up?
Jessie: Exactly! I don't know if I'm in action at Climax Control 322 and if I am, who am I facing but I will bounce back and before you know it, I will be back in the title picture!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Anything else to say about Andrea?
Jessie: The so called "president of the internet" will be impeached soon and she will lose her title taking her winning streak will go with it! And I look forward to that day! Now if you excuse me, Chloe's match against Ms. Jon is up next and based on what I've seen from Ms. Jon, this isn't going to end well for Chloe!
Jessie walks off as the scene fades.
"I Want It All" by Queen hits the speakers and the crowd comes unglued when Matthew Kennedy comes out from the back.
Justin: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the third ever SCW Roulette Champion "Prime Time" Matthew Kennedy!
Matthew makes his way down the ramp occasionally slapping hands with the fans before he enters the ring and takes the mic from Justin.
Matthew Kennedy: Ladies and gentlemen of the SCW Universe, it my pleasure to introduce you all to the reigning SCW Bombshell Roulette Champion! Originally from Adelaide, Australia but now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, please welcome "Down Under Thunder" Krystal Wolfe!
The opening to "Stand My Ground" by Within Temptation hits the speakers and the lights dim, once the music kicks into high gear strobe lights flash around the entrance ramp before a single spotlight stops on Krystal as she kneels on one knee with her head down and hood up, the Bombshell Roulette Title around her waist.
Simone: Whilst this has practically become an annual tradition, it is true, Krystal's Bombshell Roulette Title Reign survived the defence against Keira!
Adams: What a match that was, Keira gave Krystal the toughest fight of her reign!
Once the lyrics hit Krystal removes her hood and looks out to the crowd before standing up and making her way down to the ring with Marty not far behind her, she hops onto the apron before jumping over the ropes and into the ring where she hands the title over to Matthew and takes a mic from a stage hand.
Krystal: I've got to be sounding like a broken record at this point, but once again I am your SCW Bombshell Roulette Champion!
Krystal motions to the title which Matthew displays proudly to the camera.
Krystal: But even I have to admit that the Inception V cycle wasn't me at my best! Whilst in the end I came out of it with more wins than losses that was still the most losses I've suffered since winning that title! All I can really do now is guarantee that any chinks in my armour have been fixed and the reign will continue into Blaze of Glory X! But before I get into the Blast from the Past Tournament, let's talk numbers.
Krystal says before holding up her free hand which is the one with the Roulette Title ring on her finger.
Krystal: Eight defences, two hundred and fifty nine days, it's not often that you get a reign like mine but I have been loving every minute of it! But here's the thing, during the post Supercard break I started to do the maths in my head, by the time of the Go Home Show I'll have reached two hundred and eighty seven days, do you know what means?
Simone: Krystal will reach three hundred days by Blaze of Glory!
Adams: That's a big if though, especially since she's in the Blast from the Past Tournament!
Krystal: But that doesn't mean I'm expecting an easy ride from now until Blaze of Glory, if anything I'm expecting the opposite because I entered myself into a little tournament, a tournament that's held yearly with the prize of guaranteed World Title Shots for the winners, I am off course talking about Blast From The Past!
Krystal adds as she takes the title back from Matthew and slings it over her shoulder.
Krystal: Me, the longest reigning Bombshell Roulette Champion Krystal Wolfe alongside two time World Champion and current number one contender for the Internet Championship Jack Washington or as I've dubbed our team, the Washington Wolves, on paper we make for a formidable team but then you look at our opposition tonight, the SCW Hall of Famer and grand slam champion Sam Marlowe and the gargantuan Supreme Machine should be more than a match for us, my only regret is that the Bombshell Roulette Title isn't on the line but it does beg the question that I've been asking ever since I defended the title at Summer
XTreme.Krystal says before she leans against the ring ropes.
Krystal: Whose ne........
Keira: Wait, wait, wait. Krystal, I'm sorry for interrupting your thing and all.
Keira comes out, smiling a bit as she says
Keira: But in terms of the next person? You're not finished with me.
Keira goes down the ramp, but she turns to the entrance and speaks
Keira: And if a certain someone or a couple of people says OTHERWISE, best quiet down now. I don't see you coming out here and challenging Krystal. A few of you got your fits in a knot trying to figure out how to look pretty or give out stats while laying down more than Apple Coren does!
Keira turns back to Krystal and Krystal takes a moment to think of a response before Matthew takes a mic from a stage hand.
Matthew: Ms. Fisher-Johnson, I have the upmost respect for you and your wife, you have both achieved so much since your arrival in SCW and your Hall of Fame induction was well-earned, HOWEVER!
Krystal goes to interject but Matthew continues.
Matthew: Whilst the match between you and Krystal at Inception V was the closest that Krystal has come to losing the Bombshell Roulette Title, she still retained! Now, I freely admit that it has been over a decade since my title reign but when I was Roulette Champion the challengers always went back to the back of the line after failing to dethrone the champion so with all due respect........
Krystal: Matthew, shut the fuck up!
Krystal interrupts her manager and Matthew lowers his head with his eyes closed before a small smirk appears on his face.
Matthew: Krystal, those who are over the age of thirty are talking........
Krystal: And so is the person who could fire you as her manager! Let me speak!
Matthew relents before stepping aside to let Krystal have her say.
Krystal: I've been doing these in ring segs for a little under a year now, yet it has taken this long for someone to interrupt, funny that isn't it?
Krystal comments before she goes over to the ring ropes.
Krystal: Keira, you are right, we do have unfinished business! Belinda put it best at the end of our match really, out of everyone who's tried to end my reign up to this point you did come the closest at Inception V and if you had gone for the Deadly Sin then we'd be having a very different conversation, wouldn't we?
Krystal comments before stepping out onto the apron.
Krystal: But personally speaking? I was hoping for new competition, SCW has seen a lot of new talent since High Stakes X after all! Everyone from Masque to Adrienne Beaufort to Kat Jones to even Chloe Benton.
Marty takes Matthew's mic for a second.
Marty: What about Taylor Blazer?
Krystal: WHO?!
Marty chuckles before handing Matthew back the mic.
Krystal: Hell, I would've taken Alicia and who knows? Maybe she'll stumble out here with her seeing-eye dog before the rest of Wolfslair directs her to the back but I guess we'll have to wait and SEE about that, wouldn't we?
Simone: Did.......did Krystal just make fun of Alicia's blindness!
Adams: OH, that's NOT going to go down well with the rest of Wolfslair!
Krystal: But I guess you'd have to be blind as a bat to not see the potential money in a Keira/Krystal rematch.........
Diamond's theme song plays loudly across the speakers. As it does we are treated to the sight of Ruby Steele emerging from the curtain
Ruby: OUTRAGEOUS! There is only one person in this company who deserves to be called next!
The crowd boos loudly
Ruby: She is the Sparkling Sensation! The Shining Star! The Glittering Goddess! The Conqueror of Catch Wrestling! In a nutshell she is my cousin Diamond Steele!
The crowd boos as Ruby grins
Ruby: And even though she couldn't be here tonight she wants it known that she beat Krystal straight up. That makes her next! So, show her some respect and...
Diamond slides through the crowd entering the ring from behind Krystal. Krystal sighs in annoyance before returning to the ring.
Krystal: Okay is anyone else in the back waiting for their cue to interrupt me? Evie? Kat? Masque? Chloe? Well, that's if she isn't still hiding from Ms. Jon! The Easter Bunny? The Tooth Fairy? Fenris dressed as The Easter Bunny?
The crowd laughs at Krystal's suggestions before she turns to face Diamond.
Krystal: Let me get this straight, Diamond, you are so sure that you can beat me that you sent out Ruby to try to distract me? She's so loud I could hear her from the bottom of the ocean.
Ruby: Don't you disrespect me! I beat you last year at Inception IV!
Ruby says as she enters the ring.
Krystal: Yeah, LAST YEAR! Before my title reign, before all of this, BEFORE I GOT MY SHIT TOGETHER! I'm not the same woman I was last year Ruby and if we meet again I will beat you!
Ruby: THAT'S OUTRAGEOUS! AND DON'T YOU TALK ABOUT MY BANDMATES THAT WAY!
Ruby takes a swing at Krystal but the champion ducks the shot before hitting Ruby with the Record Breaker! It isn't long before Ruby is tapping to the armbar portion of the hold and Krystal let's go before letting Ruby leave the ring holding her arm in pain.
Krystal: I just did everyone a favour!
The crowd laughs as Ruby gives Krystal the middle finger with her good arm and she turns to Diamond.
Krystal: As for you Diamond, you got lucky last month but your luck won't last forever, when this title is on the line I'm untouchable!
Diamond: LUCKY?! Say that again and........
Krystal: And I'll do the same to you as I did to your sidekick! Unless you're going to send out Emerald next to try to distract me, or is she too busy scissoring Adrienne?
Diamond tries for a cheap shot but Krystal ducks it and nails Diamond with the Down Under Thunderbomb! Diamond quickly leaves the ring and retreats up the ramp with Ruby.
Keira: Pity you didn't shut them up for good, and if they come after your title, well we've all seen how well they do in title matches, haven't we?
Keira says as she paces around.
Keira: And Matthew? I wasn't aware that old has-beens managing the future of this company had any say in booking matches!
Matthew goes to retort but thinks better of it whilst Krystal stifles a laugh.
Keira: And Marty? I think I saw you in a restaurant earlier, weren't you the one who yelled "don't you know who I am" whilst being thrown out for slapping a waitress's ass?
Krystal gives Marty a curious look and he remains silent.
Keira: Anyway, don't we have business to attend to?
Krystal: We do, Keira anytime you want a rematch all you have to do is ask! Obviously, the date will depend on the Blast from the Past Tournament but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it, won't we Keira?
Keira nods in agreement before Krystal turns her attention to Ruby as she makes her way up the ramp.
Krystal: Ruby, Diamond, I'm going to keep this short and sweet! If either of you try to challenge me for the title you'll meet the same fate as you met tonight! Besides, there's only one Ruby and Diamond in my life and last I checked, neither of you were Pokémon games!
Keira nods in approval as Ruby and Diamond storm off.
Krystal: But whether it's Diamond, Keira or any other woman in the Blast from the Past Tournament I will meet every one of my challengers head on as I always have and they will all be struck down by "Down Under Thunder" Krystal Wolfe!
Keira starts to retreat up the ramp with a grin on her face.
Krystal: BECAUSE THAT is ready for Prime Time!
"Stand Your Ground" hits the speakers and Keira and Krystal exchange words whilst Ruby and Diamond glare at Krystal.
Simone: It's time for our second debut of the night! Chloe Benton came up short against Bella Madison in her Supercard debut but she's getting a chance to bounce back against the debuting Ms. Jon!
Adams: We don't really know a lot about Ms. Jon but hey! Chloe's last match against a newcomer ended in her getting the first win of her career so maybe history will repeat itself!
Simone: One can only hope for her sakes! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from right here in Las Vegas, Nevada, Chloe Benton!
Her hometown crowd actually give Chloe the loudest reaction of her career to date, and all she can do is wave and smile sheepishly.
Justin: And her opponent!
Coming out to the top of the ramp is Ms. Jon's manager Martin Howe III with a microphone.
Martin Howe III: "Good evening, my name is Martin Howe III, Primary Partner for the law firm of Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe. Tonight, I give to all of you my client, who is making her SCW debut tonight! Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing in at 272 pounds.
Simone: ERR, EXCUSE ME!?
Adams: DID I HEAR HIM RIGHT?!
Martin Howe IIII: She is one of the most destructive forces in all of wrestling, here is Ms. Jon!!"Any confidence that Chloe once had is long gone as the peaceful tones of "The Day the World Went Away" by Nine Inch Nails engulfs the arena as Ms. Jon comes out from the back and is led to the ring by Martin Howe III. Ms. Jon pays no attention to the crowd along the way, focused only on the destruction that she is about to cause. Getting inside the ring, Ms. Jon simply goes to her corner, waiting for the massacre that she is about to unleash to begin while Martin Howe III screams instructions from the outside.
Simone: Can someone do a size comparison between that woman and Tempest?! I think we've found someone bigger than Tempest for the Bombshell Division!
Adams: Any confidence that poor Chloe had just went out the window! She's actually asking Drew to just let her leave!
Unfortunately for Chloe, her pleas fall on deaf ears as Drew calls for the bell and Chloe, literally gets squashed in the corner by a running splash from Ms. Jon!
DING DING DING!
Simone: I know we said this for Chloe's match against Johanna Krieger but has someone called Chloe's next of kin?!
Adams: We're going to need them by the end of this match!
Ms. Jon looks down at her down on her luck opponent as Chloe slumps down clutching her midsection in pain before Ms. Jon shakes her head and pulls Chloe back to her feet by her hair, without a second's thought or hesitation Ms. Jon delivers a brutal open hand slap to Chloe's chest before nailing her with a Jackhammer Suplex! Ms. Jon goes a lazy cover apparently under the impression that she has the match won already.
ONE!
TWO!
And Chloe gets the shoulder up.
Simone: Ms. Jon made the mistake of underestimating Chloe there because whilst Chloe might have the worst luck of anyone in the Bombshell division she doesn't give up easily.
Adams: Just look at her matches against Johanna Krieger and Bella Madison!
Ms. Jon shoots Drew an annoyed glare apparently thinking that she had the match in the bag and that Drew applied a slow count but true to form, Drew isn't having any of it telling the newcomer to continue the match! Ms. Jon picks Chloe up by her hair again and goes to execute a Powerbomb but Chloe slips out the back almost as soon as Ms. Jon has her up for the Powerbomb and starts kicking away at the larger Bombshell's leg from behind eventually bringing Ms. Jon down to her knees with a running dropkick to the knee.
Simone: Smart strategy by Chloe there, there's no way she can beat Ms. Jon in a power game but by chopping her down to size, Chloe might have a chance!
Adams: "Might" being the keyword here! Let's not forget that Chloe is easily the least experienced member of the Bombshell roster!
Chloe seizes the opportunity by dropping Ms. Jon with a DDT whilst she is on her knees, Martin Howe looks concerned on the outside as Chloe quickly goes for a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
And Ms. Jon POWERS out of the pin attempt sending Chloe flying!
Adams: If Ms. Jon had sent Chloe flying any higher, I think Chloe could've seen her house!
Simone: Much as I want to chastise you for that joke, it is possible, Chloe does live in Las Vegas!
However, Ms. Jon is slow to get up thanks to Chloe's concentrated attack on her knee and Chloe quickly realizes this pouncing on Ms. Jon's knee to try to maintain the advantage, after a few kicks and elbow drops though Ms. Jon manages to regain her bearings enough to use her free leg to kick away Chloe and does so with enough force to send the rookie wrestler sprawling to the outside! Drew starts his count whilst Ms. Jon gets to her feet and Chloe decides to use this opportunity to make a break for it, unfortunately for her Ms. Jon quickly catches on to Chloe's plan before rolling to the outside and nearly taking Chloe's head off with a lariat just as she reaches the entrance ramp.
Simone: Well, those who could only afford the cheap seats for tonight's event just got an unexpected souvenir in the form of Chloe's head!
Adams: That's assuming that it didn't go out of the arena through the roof home run style, which wouldn't surprise me given how much force Ms. Jon put into that lariat!
Drew's restarted count doesn't even reach five before Ms. Jon throws Chloe into the ring and follows her in before going for a pin.
ONE!
TWO!
And Chloe somehow kicks out! Ms. Jon gets into Drew's face assuming that it was a slow count but Drew asserts that his pin attempt was fair and Ms. Jon turns around into a small package from Chloe.
ONE!
TWO!
And Ms. Jon kicks out! Chloe, possibly out of desperation heads up to the top rope and goes for a High Cross Body, unfortunately for Chloe Ms. Jon catches her.
Simone: Uh oh.
Adams: If any of Chloe's family are watching this, you might want to turn away now because Ms. Jon has evil intentions!
Ms. Jon hoists Chloe onto her shoulders before nearly driving her through the matt with a Powerbomb! Ms. Jon initially goes for a pin but Martin gets on the apron yelling at Ms. Jon to make an example of Chloe.
Simone: This can only end badly for Chloe.
Adams: Somebody tell the bosses to get the spatula ready.
Ms. Jon picks up Chloe before hoisting her onto her shoulders and sending Chloe flying with an inverted F5!
Simone: GOODNIGHT IRENE! Literally, that's the name of Ms. Jon's finisher!
Adams: Stick a fork in Chloe, she's done!
Ms. Jon goes for the pin whilst grinding her elbow against Chloe's face and staring directly into the camera.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner, Ms. Jon!
Simone: Valliant effort as always from Chloe but in the end, Ms. Jon's power proved to be too much for the youngster to overcome!
Adams: Oh no, Ms. Jon's not done!
Ms. Jon picks up Chloe apparently to hit the Goodnight Irene again, fortunately for Chloe Adrienne Beaufort races down to the ring and stairs down the taller, heavier Bombshell.
Simone: Thank god for Adrienne, this is the second time she's saved Chloe from further punishment!
Adams: Look at the size difference Belinda! Adrienne's taller than Chloe but not by much and next to Ms. Jon she's like a pre-teen!
Martin orders Ms. Jon to return to the back with him and Ms. Jon nods leaving the French Bombshell to check on Chloe with Drew.
Mixed crowd reactions flare as the camera cuts backstage to the arrival of the ‘SCW Golden Couple’ themselves- the SCW World Heavyweight Champion, Mac Bane with title slung up on one shoulder and bag gripped tightly in his free hand… and at his side, the SCW World Bombshells Champion, Amber Bane-Ryan with the belt propped up on one shoulder and the newly won Thunder Pro Duos title on the other- while her bags strap is laced tightly around the bottom of her forearm.
Side by side the pair appear determined, sharing little in the way of conversation as they walk. A certain layer of frost seems to coat the pair, perhaps the weight of the world resting heavily on their collective shoulders or perhaps the burdens of being at the top of a fast deteriorating mountaintop have started to lace small fractures in their relationship. It's difficult to tell, and neither of them seem to acknowledge much outside of their long walk through the back stage corridors.
Amber murmurs something that's not quite caught by the cameras, however Mac does and acknowledges it with a snicker. They get to Amber’s locker room door, Mac drops his bag and sets the title on top of it. He takes her left hand, raising it up he kisses it gently.
Mac Bane: See you later Red, gotta go for a quick meeting with the boys.
He bends back down and grabs his bag and belt. There is a shared moment between them that is hard to place. To naked eye it would appear like adoration between the two. To those who know them, it’s an unspoken sadness. Then it’s gone as Mac starts walking toward his own locker room.
We cut to the "PTA News Update" graphic before we cut to the makeshift news room where we see Marty and Lizzie at the news desk.
Marty: Welcome to the PTA News Update, I'm Marty McFarge! In tonight's top stories! Medical personal and referees are still working on scraping Chloe Benton off the matt with a spatula following her match against Ms. Jon, Vegas odds place Mercedes Vargas's chances of winning tonight's main event at five hundred million to one, no wait, that's the Vegas odds of me ever getting a girlfriend that I can't blow up, my mistake! Wait.........
Lizzie nearly falls out of her chair laughing at Marty's slip up.
Marty: I can assure you that the Vegas odds of Mercedes winning are much higher than that! And finally, what will it take for Krystal Wolfe to finally lose the Bombshell Roulette Championship? All this and more soon but first, I'll take it over to my co-anchor for tonight's interview! As soon as she stops laughing!
The camera pans over to Lizzie who is still laughing her ass off with her head against the desk and pounding the desk with her free hand, after a few minutes Lizzie regains her composure and clears her throat.
Lizzie: Tonight's episode of Climax Control 321 sees the start of the Blast from the Past Tournament featuring such names as Sierra Williams, Joshua Acquin, Twisted Sister, Mikah, Mac Bane, Mercedes Vargas, Shane Hawthorn, Hitamashi, Jack Washington, Supreme Machine, Sam Marlowe and most importantly of all the Bombshell Roulette Champion Krystal Wolfe.
Marty: What about Amber Ryan?
Lizzie: Oh, I guess Amber's competing tonight as well! But enough about the soon to be former World Bombshell Champion because Krystal is teaming with Jack Washington to form the Washington Wolves to take on Team Little Big AKA Sam Marlowe and Supreme Machine, just don't tell Supreme Machine I said that I'd prefer it if my body wasn't yeeted into the Nevada Desert!
Marty: You realize that this will air during Climax Control, right?
Lizzie: SHIT! Err, Matthew conducted an interview with Krystal about this tag team match, let's cut to that now!
We cut to the interview in question where Matthew is sitting opposite Krystal ready for the interview.
Matthew: Krystal last year you were eliminated in the first round of the Blast from the Past Tournament, how will tonight be any different?
Krystal: You mean aside from the fact that I didn't get drawn against Amber again? Just look at the two awards that I earned at High Stakes XI, Future Star of the Year and Most Improved! I think that says it all, doesn't it?
Matthew: Indeed, it does, now Sam brought up the fact that she was trained at the Stagg Dungeon, which is the rival school to the Go Gym, does that affect your gameplan?
Krystal: No, it doesn't, to be honest I didn't know that fact about Sam but it does explain a few things doesn't it? Tonight, I prove why the Go Gym is the best school run by an SCW Alumni!
Matthew: What about Supreme Machine?
Krystal: It's like I said during my promo, the big fucker SHOULD be restricted by the rules of the Blast from the Past Tournament but we both know that he couldn't give less of a shit if he tried! That's on him if he manages to get his team disqualified tonight but I will make it past round one!
Matthew: What about defending your title in the next few rounds?
Krystal: I knew that was a possibility when I signed up for the tournament, it's hardly a new thing, is it? Hell, Amber's defending her title in the Main Event so I know that it'll happen to me when I make it to round two and beyond and I welcome it!
Matthew: Back to you in the studio!
We cut to the studio where Lizzie is now accompanied by Cyrus and Andreas.
Marty: Is that really necessary?
Lizzie: Have you seen how big Supreme Machine is?!
Marty: Point! But weren't they doing the weather?
Andreas: That's covered!
Cyrus: Yeah, Cass is doing it!
Marty: Oh god! Let's cut to Cass with the weather!
We cut to the outside of the arena where we see Krystal's cousin and PTA Gym Trainee Cassie Wolfe enjoying a Frosty whilst holding a Baconator in her other hand from Wendy's.
Cass: Look, we're not sponsored by Wendy's or anything but it's so hot that I had to get a cool refreshing beverage and the closest place is a Wendy's.
We pan over to the Fast Food restaurant in question before cutting back to Cass eating her burger.
Cass: Okay, that and I've got the munchies! Back to you in the studio!
We cut back to the studio where Marty is scratching his chin in thought.
Marty: A Wendy's Sponsorship, how do we set that up? Oh err, that's all for today!
The camera fades out as the scene fades.
We start the scene as the camera show the World champion sitting in his locker room preparing for his match, suddenly the door opens when a figure walks in.
Figure: Mac?? You got time for me??
Mac Bane: Yeah, of course
The figure closes the door and remains in the shadow, not wanting to reveal his true identity for the audience to see.
Figure: I am feeling sick and tired of being overlooked, the first Climax Control of the year, and I am not even booked for a match.
The anger can be sensed in the voice of the man that the champ is staring at with a smile upon his face.
Figure: I don't know why Christian Underwood and Mark Ward are running this company, they don't see true talent... except those, they fancy the most.
He sighs
Figure: It's nothing personal to you champ.
Mac stares at the figure for a long moment, he nods his head.
Mac Bane: Then maybe it's time you accept my offer, come out of the shadows, and claim your spot back. Some of the new and old, have no place on this roster. They are not elite competitors like you and me.
There's a moment of silence as the figure thinks about what the champion just said towards him.
Figure: I accept your offer Mac, I will step out of the shadows. But I want to pick my spot, I want to hurt the company in a way that nobody has ever seen before. I intend to make them notice me in a way they should have done all along, I intend to save Sin City Wrestling the way HE would have done.
Mac smiles a predatory smile, knowing exactly which HE was being referenced.
Mac Bane: I admire that, you are ready to make an impact. And we are ready to help you do exactly that. Welcome to the team, we'll be on standby when you pull the trigger so to speak.
Figure: Thank you champ, I am thankful for you to open my eyes to the truth. I will embrace the offer being presented to me and I will make them understand what I am truly capable of. I have once again risen from the ashes and they will all pay.
Justin: This match is scheduled for one fall and is a Blast From The Past tournament match... introducing first the team of Sam Marlowe and SuMa...
"Invincible by Hedley begins to play as a familiar redhead walks out onto the stage of the show where she stops and looks over the crowds who begin to chant her name as Justin brings the microphone to his lips.
Justin: Introducing from Houston Texas, she has been known as SCW's sweetheart, she is Sam Marlowe!
Sam raises her arms as she is introduced. Heading to the ring, she plays to the fans, slapping hands and posing with others. Finally she climbs the stairs to the ring apron and lays herself across the middle rope and blows a kiss to the camera and then rolls inside the ring. Walking towards the corner, she unzips her short jacket and pulls it off. Handing it to ringside staff, she turns and begins stretching out for the match as she waits for her opponent..
Justin: and her tag team partner... Supreme Machine...
The fearsome drum intro starts for "Zetite" by Illnath, grabbing everyone's attention as a terrifying image of Supreme Machine's face glares down from the Tron. The entire arena then plunges into darkness, earning some screams of fright from the crowd after what they just saw.
As the fast-paced vocals begin, tunnels of flame begin erupting around the stage. They go off at different points in regular intervals, following the beat of the song and exploding upwards with a torrent of heat and fire. As the music increases in volume, every single funnel explodes at once, creating a huge fireball about the stage.
When the flames drop, Supreme Machine is standing there.
He has positioned himself at the top of the ramp, standing with his head bowed. His arms are tightly crossed around his chest. Supreme Machine then whips his head upwards and brings up a crucifix pose, with his gaze locking onto the ring battlefield that awaits him.
After a few moments have passed, with the crowd at peak anticipation/anxiety, Supreme Machine begins a slow measured walk down the aisle, looking ready to destroy any fan who dares reach in his direction. This is not a man you want to high five.
He steps over the top rope, making his way to the center of the ring. Showing no willingness to give up any of the territory around him, he stands, waiting for the bell to sound.
Justin: And their opponents...
"I Want It All" by Queen hits the speakers and the crowd comes unglued when Matthew Kennedy comes out from the back.
Justin: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the third ever SCW Roulette Champion "Prime Time" Matthew Kennedy!
Matthew makes his way down the ramp occasionally slapping hands with the fans before he enters the ring and takes the mic from Justin.
Matthew Kennedy: Ladies and gentlemen of the SCW Universe, it my pleasure to introduce you all to the reigning SCW Bombshell Roulette Champion! Originally from Adelaide, Australia but now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, please welcome "Down Under Thunder" Krystal Wolfe!The opening to "Stand My Ground" by Within Temptation hits the speakers and the lights dim, once the music kicks into high gear strobe lights flash around the entrance ramp before a single spotlight stops on Krystal as she kneels on one knee with her head down and hood up, the Bombshell Roulette Title around her waist.
Once the lyrics hit Krystal removes her hood and looks out to the crowd before standing up and making her way down to the ring with Marty not far behind her, she hops onto the apron before jumping over the ropes and into the ring where she hands the title over to the ref and waits for her opponent.
Justin: and her tag team partner... hailing from Philadelphia, PA... Jack Washington
"Wasted" begins, and there is a brief murmuring of fans. As the song picks up, Jack Washington parts the curtain, a look of focus and minor indifference on his face. He shows very little emotion, walking to the ring in his hooded sweatshirt, tights and boots. He hits the ring, uses the ropes the stretch, and then sits on the top turnbuckle, mentally preparing himself to wrestle.
The ref moves in and checks both for weapons before indicating for the bell to be rung...
DING DING DING
SuMa and Washington stand opposite from each other as they start the match for the respective partners. SuMa and Washington circle the ring before moving in, as SuMa expects to lock up but Washington grabs SuMa's arm and twists it and goes to attempt to tweak the move, but SuMa just grabs Washington and shoves him back against the ropes. Washington shakes his head before stepping forward as he and SuMa circle the ring once more as SuMa goes to lock up again but again Washington dodges it and grabs SuMa's arm and twists it and twists it again to ensure SuMa isn't sure what he is doing, as Washington then grabs SuMa into a headlock before swapping arms and then grabs SuMa's arm and locks in a hammerlock.
Simone: SuMa and Washington kick off the match as Marlowe and Wolfe look on. SuMa expects the early lock up but Washington has other ideas and grab SuMa arm and twists it a couple of times, as SuMa shoves Washington away but Washington isn't put off and they circle and Washington repeats before grabbing SuMa into a headlock and then counters into a hammerlock.
Adams: Good start from Washington as he tries to avoid SuMa's power.
But the hammerlock is shorted lived, as SuMa swings an elbow back and catches Washington who stumbles backwards and into the corner. Washington rubs his head and shakes it off as he steps from the corner, as he and SuMa circle the ring again as Washington jogs on the spot and urges SuMa forward before raising a hand up and offers up a test of strength. SuMa takes Washington's hand before Washington offers his second and SuMa takes that and SuMa just squeezes and bends Washingtons hands backwards. Washington grimaces in pain as she suddenly drops to the mat and then kicks SuMa's hands, which SuMa releases and Washington rolls backwards and get to his feet.
Adams: SuMa brings an elbow back and connects with Washington's head. Washington stumbles back a little dazed from that. But he quickly shakes off it off and they circle as Washington shows to SuMa that he isn't easily intimidated.
Simone: Washington offers up a test of strength... and SuMa takes Washington's hand and as expected SuMa overpowers Washington. Washington quickly realises that it was a mistake an drop t the mat and kicks SuMa's hands away.
Washington then charges at SuMa and attempts to kick him, but SuMa grabs Washington's foot before pushing him down to the mat, SuMa drops Washingtons foot and goes to bend down and grab Washington but, Washington quickly responds with a kick to SuMa head and then quickly getting back to his feet. SuMa stumbles back a little as Washington grabs SuMa's hand and tries to whip him across the ring, but SuMa blocks it. He tries again and pulls him forwards a little but SuMa counters and sends Washington towards the ropes, but Washington stops himself on the ropes and turns back to SuMa. SuMa rushes into towards Washington ducks and drops to the mat and crawls through SuMa's legs before standing up and then hitting a dropkick into the corner.
Simone: Washington tries for a boot, but SuMa catches his foot and sends him down to the match. SuMa goes to grabs Washington but Washington catches SuMa with a boot and then gets back to his feet.
Adams: I like this action. Washington tries to whip SuMa across the wing but with SuMa's weight advantage he block the attempts and counters and sends Washington instead into the ropes but blocks any contact with them. SuMa charges but Washington ducks and quickly crawls through his legs.
Simone: Interesting way to escape, before making his way bac to his feet and hits a dropkick into the corner.
Washington backs up to the far corner and Wolfe tag herself in, Washington rushes forward and hits a cannonball on SuMa before rolls backwards and getting to his feet, where he then climbs out of the ring before moving around to SuMa and drags him from the ring before moving to his team corner. Wolfe hops the ropes and stands in the centre of the ring, as Marlowe climbs through the ropes, where she and Wolfe meet.
Simone: Washington backs into his corner and Wolfe tags herself in. But Washington continue anyway and rushes in and hits a cannonball on SuMa before rolling from the ring to allow Wolfe to make an entrance into the ring.
Wolfe and Marlowe lock up in the centre of the ring and briefly jockey for position until Wolfe gets the upper hand and counters the lock up into an arm bar, where drags she drags Marlowe down to the mat and pushes her arm down hard again the mat and pushes a forearm into Marlowe neck. Placing a knee on her back, Marlowe grimaces in pain but she refuses to give up. Loosening her grip briefly, Wolfe puts Marlowe hand down to the mat before driving a knee into her shoulder. Marlowe grimace in pain as she holds her shoulder, as Wolfe grabs Marlowe arm into more of an arm bar as she gets to a knee, which forces Marlowe up, but Marlowe continues to move and get to her feet as Wolfe tries to keep the arm bar in place and her forearm in Marlowe face.
Adams: Wolfe and Marlowe briefly lock up but Wolfe quickly gets the upper hand over Marlowe and locks in armbar, where she pulls her down to the mat and pins her there. Wolfe works over he shoulder and arm and drives a knee into her joint.
Simone: Marlowe already in pain but she is beginning to move and look to escape.
Marlowe takes a moment before dropping down and sends Wolfe across the ring with an arm drag. Wolfe and Marlowe both quickly get back to their feet and moves towards each other and Marlowe catches Wolfe with another arm drag, Wolfe and Marlowe get back to their feet and Marlowe approaches Wolfe and hits a forearm shot on her before firing in a couple more shots before grabbing her hand and goes to whip her across the ring but Wolfe counters and sends her into the ropes and as Marlowe comes back Wolfe goes for a wild swing but Marlowe ducks and as Wolfe spins around Marlowe leaps up and hits a hurricanrana and sends Wolfe to the corner.
Simone: Marlowe gets free and sends Wolfe down with an arm drag. Then things speed up with Marlowe hitting one more arm drag before getting back to their feet and Marlowe fires off some firearm shots. She tries to whip Wolfe across the ring, but Wolfe tries to counter, and she wildly swings at Marlowe, but Marlowe avoid it and hits an hurricanrana.
Adams: impressive.
Washington urges Wolfe to get up, as SuMa paces the apron watching Marlowe with a grin. Marlowe climbs back to her feet and she rushes in and looks for a bronco buster, but Wolfe gets a foot up and blocks the bronco buster. Marlowe rolls away holding her stomach as SuMa sticks his hand out in hope of a tag, as Wolfe grabs the ropes and pulls herself up to her feet, where she moves to Marlowe and she grabs her pulls her up to her feet before whipping her into the corner, where she fires off a few forearm shots to Marlowe's head before dragging her out from the corner before leaping onto the ropes as she goes for a tornado DDT. She drops down and goes for a pin...
ONE!
TWO!
Adams: Both men look to be itching to get back into this match. As Marlowe looks to hit a bronco buster but Wolfe blocks it with a boot to the stomach. Marlowe reels from that and Wolfe makes her way to feet once more and grabs Marlowe before hitting a tornado DDT before going for a pin, but SuMa makes his presents felt and drag Wolfe off Marlowe.
SuMa rushes in and grabs Wolfe's foot and drags her away, which breaks the pins. Wolfe quickly turns to see SuMa towering over her, as Washington leaps over the ropes and charges at SuMa and hits a spinning heel kick, which SuMa stumbles over to the ropes and Washington quickly follows up with a clothesline sending SuMa over the top rope and to the outside. SuMa lands on his feet as Washington climbs out onto the apron and as SuMa turns, Washington leaps off and looks for a axe handle but SuMa grabs him by the throat and lifts him up and hits a choke slam planning Washington down hard on the mat.
Simone: Washington isn't impressed with SuMa's interfering and that quickly descends into a short brawl as that ends up on the outside and SuMa hits a choke slam on Washington and puts a stop to Washington.
Back in the ring, Wolfe who was momentarily distracted by SuMa and her partner, she climbs to her feet and moves to Marlowe who stayed down to recover from the DDT, but as Wolfe grabs her and pulls her up, Marlowe shove Wolfe backwards and catches her with a roundhouse kick, which Wolfe stumbles backwards and Marlowe hits another one, which floors Wolfe. Marlowe quickly moves in and ties up and locks in the Sammi Wrap- Guillotine Choke Hold.
Adams: Wolfe tries to capitalise on her DDT but the distraction was just enough for Marlowe to get into this match and she catches Wolfe with two roundhouse kicks before locking in the Sammi Wrap.
Simone: I think Wolfe is too out of it to escape.
Wolfe although is still with it, she tries to seek a way out of the move but she has no choice but to tap out.
DING DING DING!
Adams: Well you were right and Marlowe and SuMa advance.
Justin: Winners of this match via submission... Sam Marlowe and SuMa.
Marlowe music hits over the p.a as she releases the submission hold and gets back to her feet, where SuMa climbs back into the ring and approaches Marlowe before grabbing her hand raising it in victory.
As the music fades from the arena sound system, Mac waits in the ring as Mikah makes her way to the back. "Oblivion" by Shinedown begins to play as Ken and Supreme Machine make their way to the ring. As they enter, Mac grabs a microphone to address the crowd. After handshakes with the other two men, Mac raises the microphone up to speak.
Mac Bane: There's a lot of crap that I will put up with. See, punks like Alex Jones like to point out every time one of us loses a match. That's cool, everyone loses, no big deal. The thing that I told everyone who joined us here to fight, was, do not harm noncombatants.
He looks over at Suma.
Mac Bane: So, big man, explain yourself and why you would break into the home of Knox and threaten his family?
Standing in the corner, leaning against it in a nonchalant manner, SuMa cocks his head slowly to the side and takes a microphone. His eyes never leave Mac.
Supreme Machine: Why? Because it served a purpose. Because it furthered YOUR cause Bane. Because the Raven was sticking his nose where it didn't belong.
A short pause follows, the big man intently staring at Mac.
Supreme Machine: Don't pretend to be insulted. You knew exactly what you were getting when you wanted us with you. We are able to do things you are not. And deep inside you counted on it. Yet... now you are playing right into the hand of the Raven. He is scared of you Bane. He is afraid of the group you've gathered. So he is getting desperate. This? You are playing into his hand. But if your precious morals are so delicate...
SuMa turns his back to Bane and drops his hands to his sides.
Supreme Machine: Go on. Take your shot.
Mac walks up to Suma and puts his hand on his shoulder, turning him around slowly.
Mac Bane: You see big fella, one of the big differences between you and I is that I'm not a back jumper. I face my fears and my enemies head-on.
The previously forgotten Ken Davison has maneuvered himself behind Suma, dropping to one knee Ken surprises Suma with a low blow from behind, doubling him over.
Mac Bane: But not everyone thinks as I do.
Mac puts Suma in a side headlock to finish him off. What he didn't expect was Suma grabbing him by the waist and lifting him up, fighting the headlock while slamming Mac to the ground. Before he got up, Davison was on him, and despite his size and strength advantage, the big man was getting overwhelmed by a two on one. Not one to just stand and take it, SuMa is swinging wildly as the two rain blows on him, landing a few good ones in the process. It looks for a moment that SuMa might be getting the upper hand, having landed a stiff blow to Mac's face, but before he could push his advantage, Davison cuts him off with a chop block and as he falls down, Mac bears down on him. Mac moving quickly applies the side headlock again and drives SuMa face-first into the mat! The big man does not move. Mac grabbed up the microphone. Still breathing hard he raises it back up with Ken by his side.
Mac Bane: I'm no angel Tom but I ain't the devil either. If I was, you'd never get up off the mat.
"The Enemy" by Godsmack plays as Ken and Mac make their way out of the ring and up the ramp. Mac looks back at the ring and SuMa is starting to stir, he sits up into a seated position. Mac makes eye contact with him and then flips him off with both hands.
The recreation room in the rear of the Cox Pavilion is sparsely populated now, a perfectly normal scene with Climax Control still in full swing. A pair of enhancement talents amuse themselves on the brown leather sofa in the center of the moderately sized room. They engage in playful banter while pumping away at the Playstation controllers firmly gripped, their wide eyes glued to a flatscreen television five feet in front of them. A drink cart sits unused behind the trash talking gamers. Further back another for SCW performer passes the time in a lounge chair, her eyes affixed to a paperback novel held up in front of her keenly attentive face. Further back still, towards a darkened corner in the back of the dimly lit room sits another member of the team; Chloe Benton, fresh off another loss and still in her ring garb sits on the navy-blue carpeting separate from her peers.
She fiddles with the plastic wrapping of a simple bologna sandwich brought from home, still distrustful of catering following an incident a few months back. Her mind appears occupied; as her fingers tremble against the unexpected fight of the saran wrap, she raises her gaze to the ceiling and seems to speak to herself. Another thrust by her index finger leaves the plastic unimpressed and prompts the youngster to slap the victorious sandwich against the floor. Her losing effort is still fresh on her mind as it runs the events of before on loop along the rapidly winding reel of thought, and the youngster brings her knees up, wrapping her visibly quivering arms around them and buries her face. Nothing can be heard over the sound of Mario Cart but the body language is unmistakable with its heaving chest, arms death gripping her knees and shuddering hair; a telltale sign of open sobbing.
Poor Chloe. The bitter disappointment of yet another defeat just made things worse and the tears can only continue for the young rookie, with a fresh wave of the salty streaks cascading down her cherubic-like cheeks and pooling at her chin. She wipes at her eyes but it does her little good as the emotions are just too much, and she does not even see that another familiar face to the SCW Universe passes by behind the sofa casually; that of Despayre, who cuddles the teddy bear Angel close to his upper body as always, as he practically skips past the scene and off-camera, turning his head only slightly to cast a look her way.
Chloe then wipes at her eyes with the palm of her hand and reaches for a tissue from the table stand to her right, when Despayre walks back onto the scene, but this time not behind the sofa. He walks back to the front of the sofa and just has a seat beside Chloe, but still maintaining some space between the two. Chloe sniffs back her tears and looks at him with red-rimmed eyes, but Despayre is all but pretending not to notice, when he turns without a word and sets Angel down onto Chloe's lap.
Chloe looks down at the plush, cream-colored lightly tan teddy bear, then up to Despayre who rocks back and firth on his bottom, the fingers of both hands laced together as he finally says something.
Despayre: Hugging a teddy bear makes everything better.
Chloe then slowly looks down to Angel and wraps her arms around the small, plush form from behind and gives him a loving squeeze with her chin resting atop the teddy bear's small head. All the while, Despayre patiently waits for Angel to work his magic, looking around and innocently whistling.
Def Leppards "Pour some sugar on me" hits signaling the entrance of the Bombshell known as Candy, the crowd seems happy to see her popping as she steps out. Looking more subdued than normal, even leaving Fluffy backstage, she looks around and shakes her head asking the fans to calm down before getting down tot the ring. She moves around and grabs a mic as the 80's rock classic fades.
Candy: Please, stop. I get you're happy to see me but the reason I'm here isn't to celebrate anything or be happy and put smiles on your faces...I need to apologize. I need to apologize to Alicia Lukas...so...Alicia, I know you're back there...please come out
She lowers the mic, there is silence for a time before we hear the opening lines of Courtney Laplant's voice.
Spiritbox's "Circle with me" hits and after over 30 seconds on the song Austin James Mercer slowly walks out holding Alicia's arm leading her down to the ring, in Alicia's other hand is a guiding stick, Alicia holds it out sweeping it to make sure there are no obstructions. Her eyes are covered with a pair of sunglasses as they get down to the ring and Austin helps Alicia onto the apron she very slowly gets into the ring and almost trips, Austin getting in to help her before turning and grabbing a microphone, he holds it out for Alicia, but she doesn't grab it, Austin realizes what he's doing and grabs Alicia's hand putting the mic into it.
Candy: Alicia, thank you. You need to know how sorry I am. At inception I just wanted us to have a match, I wanted us to entertain these people and I wanted to have fun. But....that isn't what happened. For so long I've used the glitter and everyone has loved it, it is just pretty and makes kids smile, but this was an accident...and I'm so so sorry....
Alicia shakes her head, looking to Candys left, Candy, being way to nice for her own good, takes a step to her right, standing in front of Alicia as she starts talking..
Alicia Lukas: You're sorry? Look at me...look at me Candy. You think it's just a bit of fun to blow glitter in peoples faces? Not only is it cheap, not only is it blatant CHEATING that you have gotten away with for YEARS it is also dangerous. Little pieces of colored plastic, what did you think would happen?
Simone: Alicia is furious and she had a right to...Candy has been using glitter as a way to win matches for a long time
Adams: Look, I'm not going to debate the use of glitter, it is a "foreign object" like any type of powder or salt used by other wrestlers over the last hundred years of pro wrestling...but Candy is not the kind of woman who does things like this to cause bodily harm...so Alicia needs to realise that
Candy stays silent as Alicia shakes her head and breathes heavily with stuttered moments..
Alicia Lukas: I...I'm not going to pretend that you meant for this to happen Candy, because you didn't. I know you didn't. No matter what I think about you I know you're not the type of person who would disfigure someone for fun. I know you wouldn't be the type of person who would TRY and end my career...which..Candy...is what you have done....I may never see properly again, I may never see my sons beautiful smiles and see them grow up or wrestle aga....
Alicia stops pulling the microphone away from her lips, she tries to calm herself down but wipes away tears. Candy herself looking uncomfortable and sad, wanting to reach out and comfort Alicia but stopping herself.
Alicia Lukas: I know you didn't mean to do it, I know all this was an accident because of your own stupidity and ignorance...but....I will not let this stop me from living a good life...or being a good person...so...Candy...I....I forgive you...
Adams: She what?....
Alicia lowers the mic and opens her arms, still slightly to the side of Candy, Candy nods and steps forward giving Alicia a hug. She then offers to help Alicia from the ring, instead Alicia shakes her head and motions for Candy to leave so Alicia can say goodbye
Simone: She forgave Candy....what a woman...and now it looks like Alicia is getting ready to say goodbye...blind women can't wrestle...she's not daredevil
Adams: This is a sad day and it was a horrible accident...but what...HEY WAIT
As Candy turns her back on Alicia and goes to walk away Alicia pivots off her right foot and swings the cane wildly hitting Candy in the back of the head. Candy drops as the crowd boos, Alicia rips the sunglasses off and stands over Candy before reaching down and placing the cane around Candys neck pulling her upwards violently.
Alicia Lukas: I TOLD YOU...I TOLD YOU I WAS GOING TO BAN THIS BULLSHIT...YOU'RE CANCELED CANDY...CANCELED....I AM GOING TO END YOU...YOU UNDERSTAND?...END.YOU.
Adams: Alicia Lukas got her...but this is beyond sadistic and cruel....
Simone: Cruel? She outsmarted us all..she beat Candy and then beat her down to send a message...Alicia is an evil genius
Alicia steps over Candy after letting her drop, she jumps out of the ring and backs up with a smirk on her face
Bea is seen backstage standing with Scott Oliver for a pre-match interview.
Scott: Bea how do you feel going into a match against Kaiju Rainbow?
Bea: I feel great. I'm confident. I'm taking the hurt to her.
Scott: In all fairness to Kaiju she did hold up well against Masque in their match.
Bea: Holding up well but losing is different than holding up well and winning. Kaiju is in for a rude awakening when she suffers her second loss in Sin City Wrestling against me.
Scott: I know Bill is in Las Vegas with you. Is there a reason he's not with you while you are getting ready for your match entrance?
Bea: Bill is in the arena and in the backstage area but he's not going to be at ringside for my match. Although he is my husband, and a wrestler in Sin City Wrestling, he's not my Manager and that means he cannot be in my corner for my match.
Scott:Okay. I will be watching your match to see how it goes. Thanks for giving me your time for this pre-match interview.
Bea: Always a pleasure to be interviewed by you Scott.
Bea thanks Scott Oliver for giving her the pre-match interview. She then turns and walks down the hallway toward the entrance area to be ready for her entrance for her match.
Justin: The following Bombshells contest is scheduled for one fall...
Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar starts to play and we see Bea Barnhart exit from the backstage area dancing to her entrance music. She is dressed in black leather pants, a white pullover type tee-shirt, and a black leather jacket, which is basically a tough street girl look. As the music continues Bea makes her way down to the ring where she climbs the ring steps then ducks through the ropes into the ring. She plays the crowd for a bit before running across the ring leaping up into the corner then after playing the crowd she jumps down and settles into the corner to wait for the match to start.
Justin: Introducing first, from Lawrenceville, Georgia weighing in at 131 pounds.... BEA BARNHART!!!!!!
Simone: Bea Barnhart appears to be a dead woman walking tonight. She has had her ups and downs against Bombshells competition, but she definitely has a mountain to climb tonight.
Adams: Bea is still someone that can have some tricks up her sleeve. The odds may be against her considering who she is going up against, but you never know what can happen in Sin City Wrestling
The multicoloured lights flash out as the KAIJU RAINBOW walks out from behind the entrance. She swigs her Glenfiddich whiskey flask, before screaming out, and slapping hands with the fans on the way to the ring. Sliding into the ring, the KAIJU climbs onto the turnbuckle, and screams out to the crowd, before turning to face her opponent.
Justin: And her opponent, from Dunfermline, Scotland weighing in at 158 pounds.... KAIJU RAINBOW!!!!
Simone: Kaiju put up a great performance in her debut at Inception. However, she fell short against an even more game Masque. She doesn't look like the loss is bothering her at the moment. She comes into this one favored but Bea isn't someone that can be glossed over.
Adams: Kaiju was very impressive indeed in her debut. It just wasn't her night. She's definitely capable of bouncing back and showing us what she's made of and I think she's going to do that here.
DING DING DING!
Bea and Kaiju circle each other before Bea charges toward her. Kaiju is quick to knock her down with a clothesline. Bea gets to her knees, but Kaiju gives her a couple of knee strikes to the chest. Bea tries to catch her breath as Kaiju picks her up and gives her a gutwrench suplex that takes her straight down to the mat. Bea is holding her chest as she gets back up. Kaiju comes at her, grabbing her and whipping her into the corner. She follows up with a clothesline in the corner causing Bea to stumble out of it. Kaiju gives her another knee strike to the chest that doubles her over and then after that, she grabs her from around the head and takes her down with a swinging neckbreaker. Kaiju covers.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Kaiju doesn't seem impressed as she gets up and drags Bea back to a vertical base. She hoists her on her shoulders and looks for a Samoan drop, but Bea elbows her in the face a few times. She slips behind Kaiju and shoves her away. Kaiju comes back toward her, but Bea gives her a shoulder tackle to the gut to double her over. Bea then drops down and fires a quick forearm to the jaw to cause Kaiju to fall to the mat in a seated position. Bea gets up and then fires off a running knee to the chest to knock her down. Kaiju is down near the ropes and Bea grabs the top rope. She slingshots herself off of the second rope connecting with a body splash into a cover...
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT
Simone: Bea coming back with some impressive offense there, utilizing her speed more than normal. It's evenly matched so far with Bea on the advantage.
Adams: Bea is smart enough to know that against someone that is nearly 30 pounds heavier than her, she's got to be a little more creative. So far, so good, but Kaiju is still looking strong right now.
Bea is quick to apply a sleeper hold. Kaiju is much too strong to fall victim to this and she quickly begins to elbow her way back to a knee. Bea lets go of the move then dropkicks Kaiju from behind. Kaiju is able to get up. Bea gives her a roundhouse kick to the gut to double her over and then she grabs her around the head, springboards off of the middle rope and then drops her with a springboard cutter. Kaiju rolls away, but Bea follows up with some kicks to have her rolling toward the corner. Bea allows Kaiju to get up in the corner and then Bea runs up to her and nails her with a corner splash. Bea follows up with a snapmare dragging her into the center of the ring, then turns her over and covers.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Bea goes to the top rope feeling confident. She waits for Kaiju to get up. She does so, and she attempts a cross body. However, she gets caught. Kaiju lifts her on her shoulders and then nails her with a Samoan drop. Kaiju expresses some anger on her face as she begins to kick Bea around the ring. Bea is able to get up but Kaiju nails her with a flurry of strikes to pin her against the corner. Kaiju then gives Bea an armdrag out of the corner. Bea gets up, but Kaiju gives her a very hard lariat that nearly had her flipping in the air. Bea coughs up some air as she gets back up. Kaiju grabs her, and lifts her up. She delays her next move for a bit before she drops her with a powerslam. Kaiju covers...
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT
Simone: Bea was surprising some folks for a while there, but the match has gone in Kaiju's favor. That powerslam should put her in control for a while. Bea is not looking good right now.
Adams: She nearly took Bea's head off with that lariat. I was surprised that Bea even kicked out after going through what she went through there. Still, Kaiju looks like she is starting to establish her dominance.
Kaiju drops down and applies a camel clutch to Bea near the ropes. Bea struggles with this hold, but within a minute, she is able to grab the bottom rope. Kaiju breaks the hold then drags bea back up to a vertical base. She picks her up and follows up with a back body drop. Bea is wincing in some pain as she slowly gets back up. She gets to her knees, but Kaiju is there to nail her with a running big boot. Bea is looking like she is out of it as Kaiju picks her up and places her on the top rope. She climbs to the second rope and then leaps off of it, nailing Bea with a second rope German suplex. Kaiju stays on her for another cover...
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT
Kaiju tries to drag Bea back up, but Bea responds with a desperate eye rake. Kaiju is blinded for a moment and Bea drops her with a jawbreaker. Kaiju is still squinting as she gets to her knees and before she can react, Bea is running up to her and dropping her with an enziguri. Kaiju is laid out on the mat as Bea gets to the second rope. She waits for Kaiju to get up and when she does, Bea leaps off the second rope and nails her with a forearm. Bea then pounces on her and delivers a flurry of strikes and forearms right to the face before the referee intervenes. Bea gets up and waits for Kaiju to get into position. She gets to her knees, but Bea nails her with a running cross body right into a cover...
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT
Simone: It may be ring rust, or maybe there is some more psychological fallout from her loss to Masque than we thought, but Bea has surprisingly kept up with Kaiju so far. She seems to be outsmarting her every time Kaiju appears to be dominant.
Adams: I'm starting to notice that Kaiju is starting to seem frustrated in that ring at this point. She may have figured that she would've put Bea away by now, but so far that's not the case. This is very unlike her considering the fun loving personality we know her for.
Bea remains confident as she locks in a Boston crab. Keiju struggles with the move for a bit, but she is able to drag herself to the bottom rope. She grabs it, but Bea doesn't let go until the referee warns her. Bea steps back and lets Kaiju use the ropes to drag herself back up. Bea pries her away from the ropes and knees her in the gut before delivering a tornado DDT. Bea continues to smirk with confidence as Keiju starts to recover. She is holding the back of her head as she gets back up. Bea spears her into the corner. Keiju stumbles off the turnbuckle and then Bea follows up with a standing hurricanrana. Keiju seems like she's dazed as she gets back to a knee, but Bea comes back at her with a shining wizard. Bea covers again.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT
Bea isn't fazed at all as she gets back up. Kaiju gets to her knees and Bea goes for a roundhouse kick to the head. However, Kaiju ducks it and then picks up Bea and drops her with a suplex. Bea is holding her head as she sits up, and Kaiju knees her in the chest to get her back down. Kaiju jumps on her and delivers her own forearms to the face before the referee breaks this up. Bea gets up and then Kaiju gives her a hard clothesline into the corner. Following this, Kaiju grabs a stumbling Bea, picks her up and then nails her with a Fisherman's suplex. She doesn't cover her at this point, but she is able to get her back up. She picks her up and flattens her with a running spinebuster and stays on her for the cover...
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT
Simone: Perhaps Keiju is having fun being back in control. It seems like it's only a matter of time before she puts away Bea here.
Adams: She was starting to show some signs of Masque rubbing off on her for a bit there, but she appears to be getting into the swing of things now. Bea is in some definite trouble against someone that is hungry for a win after Inception.
Kaiju becomes uncharacteristically pissed and she locks in a rearnaked choke. Bea struggles to breathe for a bit and flails around for a couple of minutes, but she is able to grab the bottom rope. Kaiju lets go of the hold, but her frustration is evident as she stands up and drags Bea up with her. She picks her up off of the mat and nails her with an Alabama slam. Bea is rolling away from her holding her back in pain. She is able to get up, but Kaiju knees her in the gut and nails her with a double knee gutbuster to bring her back down to the mat. Kaiju further expresses some anger when she picks her up, hoists her on her shoulders and then nails her with the Violet Violence! Kaiju covers again.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT
Kaiju continues to show her frustration as she gets back to a vertical base. She patiently waits for Bea to do the same. Bea gets up and turns around. Kaiju goes for the BFK, but Bea is able to duck it at the last second. Kaiju spins around in Bea's direction. Bea nails her with a dropkick. She steps back as Kaiju gets back up. Bea runs at her to give herself enough adrenaline to quickly scoop her up and give her a body slam into the center of the ring. Bea quickly gets up, comes off the ropes and nails Kaiju with a leg drop completing her One-Two-Three combination finisher. Bea doesn't waste time at this point. She hooks both legs for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner.... BEA BARNHART!
Simone: In what some people may consider a surprising upset, Bea Barnhart managed to pick up the victory over Keiju Rainbow. There's no doubt that Bea is beside herself and she's going to gloat about this victory straight to the bank, but most of the fans in the building tonight are definitely finding themselves stunned.
Adams: No wrestler is immune to an off night, especially when you're coming off a tough loss like Keiju did at Inception. But nonetheless, congratulations to Bea... even if the bragging she's going to make is going to be rather insufferable...
Bea flashes the "loser" symbol at Keiju as she rolls out of the ring. She backs up the ramp to celebrate and to berate the fans that are booing her as Climax Control continues on...
Backstage at the Cox Pavilion, we find Despayre in the rec area where the stars of Sin City Wrestling are free to go to unwind and relax between matches or when waiting for their own to draw nearer. As Despayre is not an active competitor, he tends to come and go as he pleases, but is welcome to do so by the brass because ...
Despy and Angel = Money
This time, Despayre is thoroughly engrossed in a thrilling game of checkers. He is seated on the floor with the checkerboard set up on the coffee table in front of the lone sofa. And his opponent? Why, none other than Angel who is sitting on the sofa's cushions. "Both" are paying such close attention to their rousing game, that they do not see the third party approach - the Troll. He almost walks past when he spots the scene and does an immediate U-Turn. This confrontation has been a L-O-N-G time in coming and he stands right at the edge of the coffee table, expecting to be acknowledged... but he's not.
He looks down at what is going on and he clasps a fist over his mouth to draw Despayre's attention...
The Troll: *ahem*
But Despayre just extends a hand forward and moves a red checker to a vacant space on the board diagonally.
The Troll: *AHEM!*
Despayre: Please use a hankie if you're not going to wear a mask.
Despayre does not even look up as he responds. Certainly not the response that the Troll was expecting for someone of HIS magnitude! The Troll frowns and then huffs, resting his clenched fists on his ample waistline.
The Troll: Ex-CUSE ME!!!
Despayre glances up and blinks.
Despayre: Why? What did you do?
The Troll: This isn't about me! This is about YOU and what YOU did!
Despayre's eyes narrow.
Despayre: Is this about my overdue library book!?
The Troll: Your... NO! This is about what you did to me! You sent me to Timbuktu!
Despayre: Did I do that???
He looks at Angel.
Despayre: Wow! Things really do run together, don't they?
The Troll groans and runs a hand down over his face.
The Troll: Dude, what is WRONG with you!? You being funny with me? You think you're smart!? Well I have news for you, freak! You're not so smart!
He pokes a fat finger into Despayre's shoulder to emphasize each word...
The Troll: You're. Not. So. Smart!
The Troll steps back with a smug smirk on his face and folds his arms.
The Troll: What do you think about THAT?
Despayre looks up at him - then slowly down to just below his waistline. The Troll frowns, then looks down. He quickly turns his back from the camera and...
**ziip!**
The Troll takes one last look at Despayre, his face flushed, the quickly waddles off the set, leaving Despayre once again alone with Angel. Despayre looks to his best buddy with wide eyes and nods, silently mouthing "I know!"
The camera switches to the backstage area where Ben Jordan is seen just watching tonights action on the monitors. Pussy Willow approaches him.
Pussy: Hey Ben.
Ben turns his attention to Pussy.
Ben: Hey! How ya doing?
Pussy: I'm good. Can I ask you a couple of things?
Ben: Go for it.
Ben nods his head towards her
Pussy: At Inception V, you announced your return to SCW, are you excited?
Ben smiles.
Ben: I can not wait to get started again. It's been a long time since the boots have been put on, it's been a long time since I had the chance to step in to that ring and wrestle. I'm ready to go.
Pussy: Rumors are that you're back in action next week.
Ben: They would be true, I have no idea who I'm facing but it don't really bother me, I'm happy to go up against anyone. Win or lose, doesn't worry me in the slightest. People in SCW seem to spend a ton of the time babbling on about wins and losses, or sexuality lately and here's me, just here to put the spotlight on my wrestler skills rather then anything else. If I come up short, meh, ain't a worry to me. I'm just looking forward to being back in the ring.
Pussy: At Inception, you mentioned Mac Bane and his match is up next.
Ben: I mentioned Mac Bane because he took it upon himself to dig me out while I was sitting at home, watching the football and not worrying too much about things and to be honest love, I still don't know why he was digging me out, but the man has his shovel hands in a lot of pies at the moment. I mean he's talking to shifty characters behind closed doors, clearly trying to strengthen his position here with more little minions. He's got Blast From The Past and he proper landed on his feet with his partner, getting Mikah as a partner is a good hit, and there is of course the fact that he is a World Champion right now. Makes ya wonder why Mac is talking about me, doesn't it?
Pussy: It does.
Ben: But I ain't gonna worry, when he's a little less busy, I'm sure he can come and tell me what his issue is, but he's got other things to worry about right now and it's coming up next.
Pussy: Well, enjoy the match Ben.
Ben: I certainly will mate.
And with that the camera fades to black.
The camera cuts backstage to see one half of the Mixed Tag Team Champions, Mikah walk out of the locker room she shares with Kristopher dressed in her orange and white ring attire with a crop top over her top. She smirks a little as she adjusts her championship that she has slung over her left shoulder. She adjusts it so it doesn't cover the words on her new turquoise crop top that reads, "Hot Stuff Mark Ward's Favorite Bombshell. Est. March 20,2022."
Mikah: Perfect.
She seems hesitant on which way to go as she stands in the hallway of the Cox Pavilion before she looks back at the closed locker room door she had just walked out of. She shakes the feeling off before turning to her left and starting off that way in search of her Blast From the Past tournament. A minute or so later, she ends up in front of Mac Bane's locker room and she frowns before knocking on the door, something she was not known for doing. When the door opens, Mikah glances up and smirks.
Mikah: I just figured that we should probably be on the same page.
The big man smiles, nodding to her and standing out of the way.
Mac Bane: Sure, you can come in if you want to talk strategy, mine is pretty simple. I beat them into unconsciousness and cover them...
He says in a very matter of fact manner. She presses her lips together for a moment before just smirking.
Mikah: That...seems effective.
She looks at him again before looking down each way of the hallway.
Mikah: I really don't care how we win, as long as we win. And I don't want to be at odds with you about petty things. Clearly, I am used to Kristopher as my partner...
She looks at the championship belt to her left before she looks back at him.
Mikah: But that does not mean that you and I can't get along. . .right?
She raises an eyebrow at him, a skeptical look on her face. Mac chuckles softly.
Mac Bane: No reason at all that I can think of. I think we'll get along just fine, plus I'm known for a by any means necessary mentality.
Looking down at his own title belt in his left hand, lifting it up onto his shoulder.
Mac Bane: Just fine.
Mikah: Good. Great.
She hesitates for a moment.
Mikah: Just to remind you the goal for me is not for your wife's championship. She can have that nightmare of a championship; I just want to make Hot Stuff Mark Ward admit to the world that I'm his favorite.
She shrugs her shoulders.
Mikah: Priorities.
Mac nods his head along as she talks.
Mac Bane: Well, then this is phase one of making Mark cry.
Mac winks at her.
Mac Bane: Whether you were after Amber's title or not is entirely up to you. You and I are partners in this thing. I have no ill will towards you, or Kris for that matter. We get paid to make people hurt, so let's go hurt some fuckers.
Mikah smirks before nodding her head in agreement.
Justin: The following match is scheduled for one fall and is an opening round match for Blast of the Past ten! Making their way to the ring first.
"The realist killaz" by 2 Pac and 50 Cent blares out as strobe lights hit the entrance in time with the music. Sierra steps out with a black bandana over her face as she throws up her hands and makes her way down to the ring talking trash about her opponent.
Justin: From Calgary, Alberta, Canada she is Sierra Williams!!! And her tag team partner....
Judas Hits the PA as Joshua walks out from the back with boos from the crowd. As he walks slowly to the ring he avoids all contact from fans. Once in the ring he goes up to the middle rope of the turnbuckle, drawing boos from the crowd as he holds up his arms.
Justin: From Las Vegas, Nevada he is Joshua Acquin!! And their opponents!
The arena fades to black before Bad Bitch by Bebe Rexha featuring Ty $ign begins to play and the arena then flashes with hot pink, neon green, and purple lights. Mikah soon makes her way out onto the stage, one hand on her hip the other by her side. She stops in the middle of the stage before rolling her hips to the left before continuing her way down the ramp. She jeers at the crowd before rolling her eyes at them and ignoring them. She jogs up the stairs before strutting two steps onto the apron then slowly getting into the ring between the bottom and middle rope, dipping her upper body lower than her lower body to make her butt stick out a bit.
Justin: From New York City, New York... She is Mikah!!!
She then moves to the middle of the ropes and steps on the bottom one before leaning suggestively over the top rope as if to give the crowd a glimpse of her chest but then pulls back and steps down. She moves to the corner, leaning against the turnbuckle.
Justin: And her partner...
The opening guitar riffs of "The Enemy" by Godsmack plays as the big man makes his way out. By his side is his agent, "Chronic" Chris Page. The crowd is on them from the first sounds. The booing is almost thunderous. He laughs as they makes their way towards the ramp.
Justin: Making his way to the ring accompanied by his agent Chronic Chris Page. He is the Sin City Wrestling World Heavyweight champion.. Mac Bane!!!
They only get louder as the pair make their way towards the ring, they walk slowly, jawing with the occasional fan who's decided he's a tough guy. Mac simply laughs and continues down towards the ring.
Finally they reach the ring steps and make their way into the ring.
Mac approaches the center of the ring and raises both arms into the air lifting the championship title up high with one hand. Then extending the middle finger on the other hand he laughs as the boos reaches a crescendo
Both teams go to their corners and there seems to be a clear unity in the corner of the champion and Mikah but not so much in the other corner where Sierra and Joshua can not seem to decide who starts the match. Mikah decides to make the decision for them and grabs Sierra and slaps her hard across the face. Which is the cue the men took to step out of the ring and let the ladies take the start of the match.
DING DING DING!
The bell has rung and Sierra retaliates with a vicious slap of her own but when she goes to strike Mikah again she is hit with a stiff knee to the gut and doubles over. Mikah goes for a DDT but Sierra twists out of it putting a wristlock on Mikah tightly. Mikah reaches behind her and grabs Sierra by the hair. The ref calls for her to release the hair.
Simone: This is going to be a down and dirty match with these ladies as none of these competitors are afraid to get their hands dirty. Mikah twists out of the wristlock and yanks Sierra to the mat by her hair.
Adams: Is she picking hair out of her hands? Oh gross!
As Sierra shows some signs of frustration Mikah walks around her to pose at the ring ropes with a wicked smile on her face she throws her hair back mocking Sierra before charging in and delivering a vicious kick to the chest. Sierra rolls to her corner and tags in Joshua. Who gets in and right into Mikah's smirking face. Mikah mocks him and dares him to hit her. Which would disqualify them on the spot and Joshua points to Mac Bane who is getting into the ring slowly and walks over to Joshua with a just as wicked grin on his face and Mikah makes her way out of the ring while Mac and Joshua are in a stare down for a moment before they tie up in a collar and elbow tie up which sees Mac pushing Joshua into the corner. The ref asks for a clean break and just as it seems that he will get it Mac turns back towards Joshua and hits him with a discus punch sending him to the mat.
Simone: Discus punch he should have seen it coming!
Adams: Clearly he did not. Was the referee in the way?
Joshua gets back to his feet moving his jaw slightly and Sierra is yelling to tag her in but instead he charges at the champion going for a running clothesline which connects but does not send Mac to the mat but it made him stumble back a bit and Joshua hits the ropes to go for the move again but this time Mac ducks the clothesline and as Joshua bounces back from the ropes delivers a thundering lariat of his own. Mac walks over to Joshua and raises both middle fingers towards him with a devilish smile on his face before he goes to the corner and tags Mikah back in which makes Sierra get into the ring as well leaving Joshua no other choice but to roll out of the ring. Mikah and Sierra lock up in the middle of the ring and trade kicks and stiff punches.
Simone: Mikah and Sierra are evenly matched in this match and I would not mind seeing these ladies fight again in a singles match some time.
Adams: M&M are planning to be too busy for a while longer to take on singles matches on the side.
Sierra gets Mikah away from her with a vicious headbutt to the side of Mikah's head and Mikah stumbles down to one knee and follows it up with a slingblade sending Mikah face first into the mat. She goes for the cover quickly..
ONE!
TWO!
KICK OUT!!!
Mikah's shoulder shoots up the moment the hand of the referee hits the mat for the second time
Simone: Not even close!
Adams: A strong beauty Mikah but Sierra has the momentum right now.
Sierra charges at Mikah right away but Mikah jumps up and hits Sierra with an enziguri kick. Sierra returns it with a mule kick which Mikah barely avoids and she grabs Sierra by the hair and drags her down and into an inverted neckbreaker. She hits the move and goes for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Sierra kicks out and Mikah mounts her in the ring raining down punches viciously before grabbing her by the hair and slamming her head down into the mat. The ref calls to stop and starts to count for Mikah to let go.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Just before the referee can count the five Mikah releases the hold and gets up and raises her hands in a mocking show of surrender. Rolling her eyes at the admonishments from the referee.
Adams: HEY!! Not fair!!!
Simone: She has the five count to let go and she did. Nothing can be done about that.
As Mikah makes her way back to Sierra she has recovered enough to see her coming and viciously kicks at Mikah's leg sending her down to one knee before Sierra kips up to her feet and sends Mikah to the mat with a single leg dropkick. Sierra goes to charge at Mikah again but Mikah rolls to the outside and Sierra charges in to go for a suicide dive but Mikah runs to the other side of the ring and that makes Sierra go out of the ring to follow her and as the two run around the ring Mikah goes to slide into the ring right where Mac is and tags herself out making Sierra stomp her foot in a clear sign of frustration. She has no choice but to get out of the ring and let Joshua take over.
Simone: Sierra is right to be frustrated she had a great showing and Mikah ends it by tagging in the world heavyweight champion
Adams: It is not fair!! Sierra was on a roll baby!I
As Joshua comes charging at Mac he is met with a thunderous clothesline. Mac immediately drops down on Joshua with an elbow drop. When he goes for the move again Joshua manages to roll out of the way just in time to avoid it again but he is slow to capitalize on the opportunity. He goes for a jumping knee drop which was is avoided by Mac and as both men get to their feet Joshua is clutching the knee he just slammed into the mat and Mac picks him up and sets him up for "The Ride" picking him up and twisting and slamming him down onto the mat with a thunderous spinebuster.
Simone: The Champion is looking to end this now!
Adams: Please let him do the "Fade away".. Come on Champ, give me what I want tonight! Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
Mac is stalking Joshua and the moment he has gotten to his feet slightly wobbly from the impact, he grabs Joshua by the head and slams him down into the mat with the "Fade away". And he goes in for the cover driving his forearm into the face of Joshua with a vicious sneer on his face.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!!!
Justin: Your winners and advancing into the next round... Mikah!!! and the Sin City Wrestling World heavyweight Champion Mac Bane!!!!
A mixed reaction for the announcement of the winners from the crowd.
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. Seleana is handed the microphone and turns to face the crowd from the center of the ring.
Seleana Zdunich: Two years ago, I was in the match to crown the first Bombshells Internet Champion after the title was reactivated. It was between myself, Kate Steele, Jessie Salco, Sierra Williams, Samantha Marlowe and Mercedes Vargas. Kate Steele won that match by climbing the ladder provided and retrieving the championship.
She nods slowly.
Seleana Zdunich: Now, two years later, I have secured an opportunity to fight for that championship again only this time, it is just me and just Andrea Hernandez.
She turns and nods to the crowd.
Seleana Zdunich: Now Andrea has been on a phenomenal run. The woman has been dominant and has earned her place to look at us all, hold that championship aloft and proclaim herself as the best there is outside of maybe Amber Ryan.
As the crowd boos both names, Seleana raises a single finger.
Seleana Zdunich: I have been in the ring with both of them and I can tell you from first hand experience that neither is a fun endeavor. They are both like looking up to see a gun pointed at you and you know it is not empty.
She pauses and looks down to the mat, her hand falling back by her side.
Seleana Zdunich: Tha last time I faced Andrea, it was not about me at all. Andrea was readying herself to face my wife and thus was booked against me. At no time during that match or the following encounter was it truly about me at all.
Pausing again, Seleana looks back up to the camera, fire in her eyes.
Seleana Zdunich: Now it will be. It will be about just me. It will be about just you and it will be about the Bombshells Internet Championship! I have never won this particular championship and I know you do not think highly of me enough to consider me real competition.
Seleana shrugs.
Seleana Zdunich: But here I am. I am the contender and I AM the competition!
"Waking the Demon" by Bullet from My Valentine hits and Andrea wastes no time walking down to the ring with the Bombshells Internet Championship around her waist. She is not someone that looks quite happy about the way things are going as far as her title is concerned as she stops by the ringside area.
Andrea Hernandez: I am not going to listen to this crap for another second.
Andrea walks up the steps and into the ring. She's getting booed by the audience, but she doesn't care as she stares at Seleana and speaks her mind.
Andrea Hernandez: Look at this! ANOTHER Cinderella story! You all know how much I HATE those and really, beating one in Jessie Salco and sending her to the back of the line was GRATIFYING because there was no way in hell I was going to lose to that woman and you want to know WHY, Seleana? Because I'm not YOU! What? You thought I was going to be IMPRESSED that you won a shot at my title? Who did you beat anyway? A Cinderella flash in the pan in Dani Weston who is the same age as me and yet, over the hill already? PFFFT! Seleana, ANY Zdunich can beat Dani at this point. But wait... there was another person... oh RIGHT... you also beat Never Will Bea Barnhart. WOOOOOOOW! That is SO IMPRESSIVE! What happened, Seleana? When I first came to SCW, you main evented High Stakes for the world championship and now you're scraping the bottom of the barrel BARELY able to outpace two women that you would win against in your sleep two years ago?
Andrea scoffs and rolls her eyes before continuing.
Andrea Hernandez: YOU may be the contender... but YOU represent a PROBLEM! YOU represent the state of this division as we speak. At least at High Stakes, I had SOMEWHAT of a challenge. At least I had to go through a tournament to win this title. But YOU? YOU are all the competition that's left? YOU? The one woman on the roster that rivals the likes of Jessie and Mercedes as far as lopsided win-loss record in SCW?
...I beat both of them in the tournament by the way...
YOU represent the problem of the fact that I HAVE no competition anymore. I came in here RESPECTING YOU, but now? I look at that face of yours and I see nothing but a woman that causes many children back home in Sweden to cry their eyes out with how much of a FAILURE she's become in this company since she lost the Roulette Championship!
So, don't even bother putting the glass slippers on, Cinderella. Because as far as I'm concerned? To me? You're not even good enough to be invited to the ball, BITCH!
Seleana Zdunich: There is a difference between me and the others you call that, Andrea. I climbed up out of the underworld and proved myself before I got to a championship. Then I took everything Christian Underwood could think of to stop me from getting to that championship. Then I climbed back up the mountain again to get another shot after I lost. Then, rather than disappear like some of you openly hoped I would do, I climbed back up and won another championship. Now I stand here, having climbed back into this position again. Look past me all you wish to, Andrea, I am still here, in front of you and challenging for your championship!
Andrea just scoffs at this and laughs...
Andrea Hernandez: Yeah, you're challenging me. But remember something, Seleana. All I do is win! During my win streak, I HAVE beaten you! So knowing that? I'm going to beat you again and make sure that you end up exposed as the NEW runt of the OVERRATED Zdunich litter... worse than Zenna, worse than Katra... worse than ANYONE with that name! YOU are going to be on your knees begging your trash, overrated family for forgiveness when I bring you down to your knees like the PEASANT you've become... your daughter will be asking the question "Mommy, why do you fail so hard?" And then you're going to look into her pathetic, crying eyes and...
At the mention of her daughter, Seleana's entire countenance changes and she fires a big right hand punch that blasts Andrea in the face. Andrea goes down from the impact and quickly rolls out of the ring to the floor clutching at the spot on her face that was just struck, blood trickling down between her fingers as she goes. Seleana moves up to the ropes and glares hatefully out at her as Andrea leaves, their eyes meeting with fire seemingly dancing the whole way between them.
Backstage, Mercedes Vargas is already suited up ahead of her match tonight. The crowd gives off a mixed reaction, but a very strong one at that for the Hall of Famer. Anger washes over her face as the outcome from Inception was still fresh, still raw.
Mercedes: Inception has come and gone, and I needed that two-week break. I took a deep breath, I counted to ten, and I'm already over it. I am a bonafide legend in this company. I have forged a legacy that will be hard to match by any woman - or man - walking behind me. I'm absolute in more ways than one. More than a woman with great looks and high fashion. The title loss, being roasted on Twitter, I'm rising above all of that.
Mercedes raises a hand over her head.
Mercedes: People seem to forget that I've got a big mouth and a bad attitude and I'll be damned if I'm going change. It's been four long years since the World Bombshell Championship was around my waist, and tonight I'm going to fix that. For you, Amber Ryan, this is just another defense, but for me this has been a long time coming. You've seen what I've done, what I can do, but you don't know what I will do. The question you should be asking isn't what happens if I don't win tonight. It's what happens if I do.
You think I don't deserve a title opportunity? I say who cares what you think. Opportunity knocks only once, and always at the least when you expect it. You may be the Queenpin but you're not a queen over me. So stick this in your royal proclamation, bitch: Nobody remembers second place, and that's exactly what you'll be after tonight because I'll be the woman with my hand raised high standing over your ass in the middle of your ring. Eliminating you from the first round of the Blast From the Past Tournament is just a bonus.
Mercedes stops, looks around. She raises her index finger in a wait-a-minute gesture.
Mercedes: Do you hear that sound, Amber? That's the deafening silence of every Bombshell in the back who gets to watch history while I'll be there to make it. That's the silence of every fan in the arena who get to see me do something unprecedent, something no woman has ever done before. Do you hear that, Amber? That's going to be Justin Decent announcing my name instead of yours. Do you hear that, Amber?
Mercedes taps at her wrist than brings it closer to her ear.
Mercedes: It's midnight, Cinderella. Your time is up, your number is up. 12 defenses is great, your 13th is about to be the unluckiest for you. 315 is when your reign ends and mine begins.
A broad grin suddenly appears.
Mercedes: And all I'll need to beat you is three seconds.
Simone: It's time for tonight's main event folks! And since its inception, champions competing in Blast from the Past have often defended their titles in the tournament but rarely in the opening round! This match is the exception to that rule as Amber Ryan and Hitamashi team up to take on Mercedes Vargas and Shane Hawthorne and yes, Amber's World Bombshell Championship is on the line!
Adams: Amber is looking to make it past round one of the tournament like she did last year whilst defending her title along the way and Hitamashi is looking to be the first SCU Superstar to win the tournament! Mercedes is looking to earn her first World Bombshell Championship reign in SCW but with this being Shane's first ever main event and Climax Control debut, one might expect him to be the weak link of his team!
Simone: This should be a hall of a match! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, this is your Main Event of the evening scheduled for one fall and it is a Blast from the Past First Round Match for the World Bombshell Championship!
Pulsing, red lights rolls over the crowd like a rising tide to the opening echoing thudding stomp and clap of 'Dust And Bone' by Syd Duran, fluctuating in time with the heavy beat as it continues into the opening vocals.
Justin: Introducing first, from Atlantic City, New Jersey she is the reigning and defending World Bombshell Champion Amber Ryan!
Most cheer in anticipation, but there are few who still jeer due to affiliations or just the fickle nature of a wrestling crowd on any given night. Atop the ramp, the lithe silhouette of the Distorted Angel seems to have materialised, soaking up the crowd's reaction and energy. Fans reach out for acknowledgement and wave signs in the same way that others lean out over the rail as much as they dare to yell expletives and empty threats- some get a perceptive nod, a sly wink or perhaps even a kiss blown in sarcasm towards the most derisive. Fluidly, Amber circles the ring- beelining for a camera person before trying to mess with them or talking some shit down into the camera lens.
Simone: There's no way around it, Amber's reign has been a record setting one and tonight is her eleventh defence.
Adams: But will it be her last?
Slipping under the rope, Amber doesn't call for fanfare nor adulation, just making her way to the closest turnbuckle so that she might leisurely perch herself on the top with hands clasped and elbows resting on her knees in rather non-plussed outside of the trademark sly smirk seemingly ever-present on her features.
Justin: And her partner, from Hijemi, Japan, standing at 5'8" and weighing in at 192lb, he is... Hitamashii!!!
The opening riffs of Fire In Our House by Astral Doors hits the speakers and Kingingiseisha "Hitamashii" Shirasu comes out to the stage, looking smug, and stands there as the crowd gives him boos. Hitamashii walks from one side of the stage to the other with a swag in his step before he looks around the crowd, and starts to walk towards the ring slowly, stopping halfway down the ramp and turning his head with his nose in the air to look at the crowd, their faces showing that they do not like the way he is looking down upon them. Hitamashii lowers his head slowly and turns back to face the ring, walking down towards the apron. Hitamashii 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.
Simone: Hitamashi is a former champion in SCU many times over but can he make the successful transition to the SCW roster?
Adams: To be fair, you can't really go wrong with the reigning World Bombshell Champion as your partner!
Justin: And their opponents!
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: Introducing Amber's challenger! Making her way to the ring, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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 partner to arrive.
Justin: And her partner!
The opening rift of "Astronaut in the Ocean" suddenly blares over the sound system as Shane Hawthorne bursts through the curtain with a confetti cannon in one hand and a powder cannon in the other. The crowd is going crazy as he pops the powder cannon at the top of the stage as pyro goes off behind him.
Justin: Making his way down the aisle, from Huntington Beach, California, weighing in at two hundred thirty four pounds, he is "The Prankster" Shane Hawthorne
Shane runs down the ramp, jumps onto a trampoline, flips over the top rope and ranger rolls toward the centre of the ring. He hops up onto the nearest turnbuckle, brings up the confetti cannon. He holds up three fingers as he and crowd count together. At the count of one, he fires off the cannon as confetti falls from the ceiling as well. The crowd is laughing as Shane stumbles getting down off the turnbuckles.
Simone: Shane's first Main Event and he's technically competing for the World Bombshell Championship one might wonder if the pressure will get to that fun loving young man!
Adams: If the pressure is getting to him, Shane isn't showing it! Either that or he has a hell of a poker face!
Jasmine goes over the rules with both teams before telling them to decide on who's starting the match, after some brief discussion Mercedes practically demands that Shane let her start the match and upon hearing that Amber nods to indicate that she has no problems starting the match for her team, once the men retreat to the apron Jasmine calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Simone: And the first Climax Control Main Event of the Year is underway!
Adams: Mercedes looks focussed, could we see the end of Amber's reign tonight?
Once the bell rings Amber and Mercedes start exchanging submission holds in the middle of the ring whilst their partners watch on from the ring apron, after a few minutes Mercedes gets the upper hand by nailing the champion with a knee to the midsection before taking her over with a Snap Suplex! Mercedes then flips Amber onto her back and hits her with a Hair Pull Curb Stomp and promptly goes for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
And Amber gets the shoulder up.
Simone: Mercedes isn't backing down and is showing Amber why she is a multiple time champion here in SCW.
Adams: Amber won't go down that easy though and I doubt Hitamashi and Shane would want the match to end before they get their chance in the spotlight either!
Mercedes shakes her head upon realizing that it was too early in the match for a pin on a champion, much less a champion of Amber's calibre and picks up Amber before she runs to the ropes and goes for a Hurricanrana! Unfortunately for Mercedes Amber sidesteps the Hurricanrana attempt and whilst Mercedes recovers by rolling to her feet Amber is waiting for her and hits her with a Scissored DDT!
Simone: One mistake by Mercedes and Amber's in the driving seat.
Adams: Mercedes might be a veteran of the business but you can't make a mistake like that against someone like Amber!
Amber goes for her first cover of the match.
ONE!
TWO!
And Mercedes gets the shoulder up! At this point Hitamashi motions that he wants in on the match but Amber ignores him assuring the Japanese wrestler that she has the match well at hand, or at least she did before Mercedes surprises her with a Small Package off the distraction.
ONE!
TWO!
And Amber gets the shoulder up.
Simone: Not often that we see Amber get distracted like that.
Adams: She's not used to competing in tag team matches, I think the last time was when she competed in last year's tournament!
Amber rolls to the outside to try to stop Mercedes's momentum in it's tracks but Mercedes sees this and starts measuring Amber up for a suicide dive, once Amber is in position for the dive Mercedes gets a running start and goes for the dive but Amber ducks out of the way causing Mercedes to crash and burn landing near the barricade! Mercedes uses the barricade to pull herself up and Amber uses the opportunity to pick the Argentinian Bombshell up and drop her chest first onto the barricade before rolling her back into the ring.
Simone: Mercedes doesn't normally go for high flying but that missed dive on Amber could cost her the title.
Adams: They call it High Risk for a reason Belinda!
Amber rolls Mercedes back into the ring and follows her in before going for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
And Mercedes gets the shoulder up just in the nick of time! Amber doesn't let up though grabbing Mercedes's legs and locking in the Boston Crab! Mercedes refuses to tap and initially goes to force a rope break, until she realizes that Shane is stretching his arm out for a tag
Simone: Will Amber realize what Mercedes is up to before she can make the tag to Shane?
Adams: Probably, it's not often that the applier of the submission hold is facing the turnbuckles!
Indeed, Amber realizes that she is now facing her team's corner and tries to stop Mercedes in her tracks up to and including sitting down on the Boston Crab attempt but despite the immense pain that Mercedes is in she reaches out and makes the tag to Shane! Jasmine wastes no time in telling Amber that she is no longer the legal person in the match and although annoyed at this Amber lets go off the Boston Crab and whilst Shane helps Mercedes to their team's corner Amber marches over to her team's corner and tags in Hitamashi.
Simone: And now the men are the legal people in the match!
Adams: Amber's not happy about it but the alternate was her team being disqualified because she attacked Shane, she'd still retain the title but Amber has too much pride to retain the title in that manner!
Shane was waiting for Hitamashi on the apron and as soon as the Japanese American wrestler enters the ring he is met by a Slingshot Spear from the fun loving prankster or as Shane calls it, the Lawn Gnome Chaser but rather than go for a cover Shane mounts the smaller wrestler and starts trading blows with the smaller wrestler but it's obvious from the onset that Shane has the advantage, after a heavy blow from Shane he goes for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
And Hitamashi gets the shoulder up.
Simone: Hitamashi isn't a brawler and that showed in that exchange with Shane!
Adams: Shane's relative inexperience was made up for with his brawling ability!
Seeing that Hitamashi is still down Shane heads back out to the apron and calls for the Gracious Landing, otherwise known as his version of the Springboard 450 Splash, unfortunately for Shane Hitamashi was either woken up by the call out or was playing possum as he rolls out of the way of the Springboard 450 Splash causing Shane to crash and burn to the matt! Hitamashi gets to his feet and drags up Shane before hitting him with a Powerbomb!
Simone: That same inexperience caused Shane to make a crucial mistake against Hitamashi and it could cost him and Mercedes the match!
Adams: Either that or he makes the tag back to Mercedes and she gets pinned by Amber, either way, Amber's walking out the champ!
Hitamashi goes for his first pin of the match!
ONE!
TWO!
And Shane kicks out! But Hitamashi then picks up Shane and locks him in a bearhug in the middle of the ring!
Simone: Not often that we see a smaller wrestler do a bearhug on a larger one but Shane's midsection has to be hurting from that missed Springboard 450.
Adams: I think that is the case because Shane is in a lot of pain right now!
Mercedes and Amber cheer on their respective partners from the apron as Hitamashi keeps the bearhug locked in tight but after a while Shane starts punching away at Hitamashi's face eventually loosening his grip enough for Shane to drive him down with a DDT! The match has taken its toll on Shane however as he is slow to go for the pin but he eventually manages it!
ONE!
TWO!
And Hitamashi gets the shoulder up! Despite the clear pain that Shane's in he calls out for his finisher as he heads to the top rope.
Simone: Shane's looking for his Shooting Star Elbow Drop, otherwise known as the King of Pranks!
Adams: Even if Shane hits this the title won't change hands, only if Amber is pinned by Mercedes will the title change hands!
Mercedes seems to realize this as well and starts yelling at Shane to tag her in rather than go for his finisher, Shane pays his partner no attention however and he goes for the King of Pranks.........and misses! Mercedes gets in the ring and tries to save face by dragging Shane to their corner but Amber intercepts her before dropping Mercedes with the Ashes to Ashes! With Mercedes out of the picture Hitamashi is free to nail Shane with the Faroe's Wind!
Simone: FAROE'S WIND TO SHANE AND ASHES TO ASHES TO MERCEDES!
Adams: Stick a fork in Shane and Mercedes, they are done!
Amber rolls Mercedes out of the ring whilst Hitamashi goes for the pin on Shane.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here are your winners and advancing to round two, Hitamashi and the reigning World Bombshell Champion Amber Ryan!
Simone: Amber retains the title in the first Climax Control Main Event of the year! Are we looking at the team who will win the whole tournament?
Adams: We could very well be Belinda because Amber and Hitamashi make for a formidable duo!
Shane rolls out of the ring whilst Amber and Hitamashi shake hands as a sign of solidarity and respect as they stand tall!
Simone: What an incredible night we've just witnessed but that is all we have time for tonight, join us next week doe more Blast From The Past action! For Jason Adams, I'm Belinda Simone saying goodnight everyone!
The camera fades to Amber and Hitamashii on the entrance ramp, celebrating their victory.
THANK YOU! To Chris, Mark, Andy, Mercedes, The Lord MK, Ryan, Kiera, Todd, JJ, Derek, Mac, Britt, AJ, Julie, Jass, Annie, Gerrit and Kat. Also to Annie again for the great match banners and to everyone who RPed