Mercedes: Cuando te metes con el major, hundirás con los demás. When you mess with the best, you go down with the rest.

Mercedes holds up her checklist, with Ruby's name added to it in cursive.

The ref moves in and checks both for weapons before indication for the bell to be rung...

DING DING DING!

Phoenix and Zdunich move forward and shake hands before backing away briefly. As they circle the ring, before moving in and locking up in the centre of the ring but Phoenix quickly breaks and locks in a headlock before quickly taking Zdunich down to the mat. Once on the mat, Zdunich quickly gets her legs up and around Phoenix's head and Phoenix kicks her out and frees herself to her feet, as Zdunich moves to her feet, where she and Phoenix move in and lock up once more.

Simone: Great show of respect between the two of them before they get the action going.

Adams: They lock up but Phoenix breaks and locks in a headlock to take the early advantage as she take Zdunich down to the mat, but Zdunich gets her legs up and around Phoenix's head, but she kicks out to free herself as they move in once again.

This time Phoenix breaks and grabs Zdunich into a headlock before dropping and taking down Zdunich to the mat, which Zdunich quickly gets her legs up and around Phoenix's head and Phoenix copies Zdunich exit. Phoenix is back to her feet, as Zdunich takes a few moments before climbing to her feet as they both take a moment to appreciate each other.

Adams: Phoenix breaks and grabs Zdunich into a headlock before taking down to her to the mat, but Zdunich this time gets her legs up and round Phoenix and Phoenix mimics the same exit.

Simone: They are both back their feet and take a moment.

They circle the ring once more before moving in and locking up, but Phoenix breaks and grabs Zdunich's arm and then proceeds to lock in a wrist lock before tweaking on it, Zdunich quickly breaks with a cartwheel before countering into a wrist lock of her own, where she now tweaks on Phoenix's wrist, which drops her to a knee. She gets back to her feet but Phoenix bends Zdunich wrist a little more and forces her back down to a knee. But that's brief as she is back to her feet and rolls forward before twisting and turning and then backflips to her feet. She then grabs Zdunich's arm and hooks underneath before lifting her up onto her shoulder.

Simone: They circle once more before moving in and locking up, but Phoenix breaks and grabs Zdunich arm. She then cinches in a wrist lock. Zdunich grimaces from the pressure she breaks and counters into a wrist lock of her.

Adams: Great back and forth between Zdunich and Phoenix so far. As Phoenix lifts Zdunich up onto her shoulder, but Zdunich slides down and tries for a pin...

Zdunich slides down her back and onto the mat, where she grabs Phoenix's legs and rolls her backwards into a pin...

ONE!

TWO!

Kickout!

Phoenix kicks out, as Zdunich rolls away but Phoenix goes after her and grabs Zdunich around the waist. Zdunich battles back slowly to her feet, as Phoenix tries work the waist lock. Zdunich grabs at Phoenix's hands as she seeks a way out of the grip. Zdunich hooks an arm and then hits a hip toss, but she keeps a hold of Phoenix's arm. Phoenix quickly gets her legs up and around Zdunich's head, as she tries to lock into a headscissors. But she isn't able to fully lock it in and Zdunich manages to roll herself onto her knees before rolling Phoenix onto her stomach and she free herself as she grabs Phoenix's legs.

Simone: She only gets a two count.

Adams: Zdunich rolls away but Phoenix is back on her and grabs her and lifts her up as she tries something a little different but with little effect as Zdunich escapes the move. Phoenix once more locks in a headscissors but Zdunich escapes it and grabs Phoenix's legs as she tries to wear them down.

Folding Phoenix's legs, Zdunich rolls onto her back and puts pressure on her legs. Phoenix grimaces in pain, as Zdunich puts pressure on the legs. It stays like this for a few moments, as Phoenix brings an arm up and around grabbing at Zdunich's throat. Putting pressure on Zdunich's neck, she releases, and Phoenix quickly locks in a headlock as they both get to their knees before Phoenix moves to her feet and taking Zdunich with her, however, the headlock is not strong and Zdunich breaks and counters and drags Phoenix in and locks in a headlock of her own.

Simone: Phoenix doesn't give up but endures the discomfort and fights back as she manages to twist and grab Zdunich throat and I think Zdunich is a little uncomfortable as she breaks and Phoenix punces with a headlock on Zdunich.

Adams: But that is broken and is countered.

Phoenix tries to fight out of the move, as she pushes Zdunich away and towards the corner, where she grabs the top rope and pushes herself up as Phoenix rushes in and Zdunich leaps over as she turns and heads towards the ropes, where she bounces off them and Phoenix drops to the mat and Zdunich shoulder rolls over Phoenix, before Phoenix makes it to her feet and rushes in and goes for a wild swing at Zdunich but Zdunich ducks and as she turns she hits a forearm shot on Phoenix, which rocks her.

Adams: Zdunich up the speed of the match, as Phoenix goes for a wild swing, but Zdunich catches her with a forearm shot and follows up with a bulldog.

Zdunich takes a step backwards before rushing forward and grabbing Phoenix's head and hits a running bulldog. Zdunich climbs to her feet, where she quickly moves to the ropes and hits a springboard corkscrew moonsault and then goes for a pin...

ONE!

TWO!

THR... KICKOUT!

Simone: Phoenix kicks out but barely follow that moonsault.

Zdunich shakes her head, as she climbs to her feet, where she rolls Phoenix onto her stomach and then she grabs her legs and ties them up before sitting down and putting pressure on her legs. As Phoenix grimaces in pain.. Zdunich rises up a little before bending backwards and grabbing Phoenix's chin and locks in the Muta lock. Phoenix grabs at Zdunich hands as she tries to break that grip, she raises a hand up as if she was going to tap but she doesn't and slowly put a hand down and pulls herself towards the ropes and then reaches out as her fingertips just touch, but she gives herself an extra surge forwards and she manages to tough it enough to just pull herself closer for a full-on grip.

Adams: Zdunich is back to her feet, as she then grabs Phoenix legs and ties her up into the Muta lock.

Simone: Phoenix struggles a little as she looks to tap out but doesn't and is able to reach the ropes.

The ref moves in to inform Zdunich, who then releases the submission hold. Phoenix brings herself in and hugs the bottom rope, while Zdunich rolls off her and rolls away and makes her way to her feet. Zdunich approaches but the ref keeps her back, as Phoenix uses the ropes to pull herself up as she stretches a couple of times before moving to the corner.

Simone: Phoenix gives herself time to recover.

Zdunich rushes in to attack Phoenix and Phoenix gets an elbow up and catches Zdunich, who stumbles backwards but quickly recompose herself and turns to Phoenix and Phoenix fires in a punch and then a forearm shot. Zdunich stumbles back as Phoenix steps forward and spins Zdunich around and drives her into the corner. Phoenix takes several steps backwards and then rushes in and hits a yakuza kick rocks Zdunich.

Adams: She gets back to her feet and Zdunich rushes in, but Phoenix is prepared and catches Zdunich with an elbow. It rocks Zdunich but Zdunich turns back around, and Phoenix is back on her.

Simone: Nice Yakuza kick... that will slowly Zdunich down.

Phoenix grabs Zdunich and yanks her from the corner and Zdunich drops to the mat on her knees, where she then hits a shining wizard before following up with a DDT. Phoenix slowly makes her way to her feet and the grabs Zdunich's legs and proceeds to tie up and lock in the "Call of the Phoenix" (Inverted Cloverleaf). Zdunich lightly taps out with ease as she is unable to fight.

DING DING DING!

Simone: Zdunich taps out. Phoenix picks up a huge win.

Justin: The winner of this match via submission... Laura Phoenix.

Phoenix's music hits over the p.a, as she releases her hold before slowly making her way to feet, as the ref raises her arm in victory.

The scene opens up backstage as Keira is seen looking around for someone. She turns the corner and sees Ariana there and smiles. She goes over and says

Keira: Hey, just the woman I was looking for. Look, sorry about last Sunday. I was afraid I had given you a concussion.

Ariana shakes her head as she leans against the wall.

Ariana: So long as I can avoid any more bonks to the head I'll be okay, not to mention trying to keep Peaches and her litter healthy.

Ariana comments as she folds her arms.

Ariana: You didn't just come here to check on me, did you?

Keira gives a smile as she pulls out a letter and hands it to Ariana. She then says

Keira: Go ahead. Open it. It's something me and Roxi talked about and agreed upon.

Ariana blinks before she takes the letter and opens it, as she reads through the letter the Greek American Bombshell's eyes light up like a Christmas Tree.

Ariana: I've been made an honorary member of Team Hero?!

Ariana exclaims as she looks up at Keira.

Ariana: Does this mean I have to change my Twitter handle to "SuperheroAriana"?

Keira: No, nothing like that. Candy's an honorary member of Team Hero and so is Griff. But they didn't do all of that. Ariana, the matches you had with me and Roxi, taking both of us to our limits. We had a talk and we thought you earned it. We'll always have your back, unlike someone who likes to stab people in the back.

Krystal: I have a name you know!

The crowd's cheers turn to boos as the Australian Bombshell steps into view right behind Ariana, Keira scowls and Ariana glances over at her former team mate before frowning.

Ariana: What do you want Krystal?

Krystal: What? I work here, remember? I have a right to wonder around and stumble upon Golden Ari getting yet another thing she's done fuck all to earn.

Ariana: I earned this by wrestling Keira and Roxi!

Krystal: And you choked! Both times!

Keira: Oh my God, don't you ever SHUT UP!? No wonder your ex-wife is getting sick and tired of your crap! You've burned bridges with everyone you know. You threw motherhood away for glory and now what? You talk the talk, but when it comes to the ring, you don't do but two things. Jack and Shit and Jack left town AGES ago!

Keira begins to stare at Krystal, continuing

Keira: The only choke artist I see is you. You got your ass handed to you by Tempest and you tapped out to Dawn. I'm sorry, let me rephrase the last part. Because it sums you up more.

Keira get a little closer, saying

Keira: You pussed out like a bitch!

Krystal: Funny, because the only bitch I see is you!

It's at that point that Ariana realizes something.

Ariana: As much as I don't miss her insisting on being called an "Executive Consultant" whatever that means, where is Jessica? You two are normally inseparable........

Krystal: Oh yeah, almost forgot, I went and got a little payback for myself, you should've kept a closer eye on those Hero Academy girls you brought to the show tonight Keira!

Keira begins to grit her teeth as Krystal says

Krystal: Keep getting in my way...and Roxi will be nex–

Keira grabs Krystal by her throat and begins to choke her. Keira says in a dark tone

Keira: I warned you, bitch. Don't you DARE awaken the darkness inside of me. You want to talk about choke artists? Let's see how you like being choked....

Jessica: Hey bitch! I think you dropped something!

Keira looks up in time to see the barely conscious form of Fayth Kross be thrown into her causing Keira to lose her balance and her grip! Krystal takes the opportunity to knock Keira down with a punch and Ari down with a kick when she springs to her idol's aid and smirks as she grabs Fayth.

Krystal: I could go ahead and make you watch as I break this bitch's arm, and to be honest I'd be doing the wrestling world a favor considering you caught her having sex in a ring with Skylar!

Jessica: Speaking of whom!

Jessica drags Skylar's unconscious form into view next accompanied by Carrie's, the two women smirk as they share a look.

Krystal: You don't want to bring the darkness out? Bitch, that's exactly what I want! Now if you excuse us.......

Krystal and Jessica drop Carrie and Skylar with simultaneous Superkicks!

Krystal: We're gonna grab a janitor so they can clean up all this trash!

Keira groans and slowly tries to stand, looking at Jessica. Using the last of her strength, she rushes and spears down Jessica. Before she can get a punch, Krystal quickly goes and kicks Keira in the face. She grabs Keira's arm quickly

Krystal: It's like I said to your lookalike last week, you should've stayed retired! Now I'm about to make sure you never return!

Jessie: Not on my watch!

Jessie Salco comes storming onto the scene with a chair backed up by Cassie and Harper! The chair barely missed Krystal's head as she ducks out of the way letting it collide with the wall instead.

Krystal: See you at Summer XXXTreme Bitch! And Jessie? Keep that belt warm for me!

Krystal helps Jessica up as the two rush off. Keira slowly tries to get up as Cassie and Harper help Ari, Skylar, Fayth and Carrie. Jessie goes over to Keira to try to stop her

Jessie: Keira, don't! You need medical attention!

Keira: F-Forget me. Help them!

Jessie: But Ke–

Keira: HELP THEM! If-if she wants the darkness...She's got it!

Keira slowly goes into her pocket and texts someone. Someone who she knows is inside the building as the scene fades

Simone: Welcome back to Climax Control and our next match could very well determine who gets added to the Bombshell Roulette Title Match at Summer XXXTreme as Mercedes Vargas goes one on one with Ruby Steele!

Adams: Nothing has been officially said but with no qualifiers this year and Jessie's open door policy both Mercedes and Ruby will be out to get in that match and impress the bosses! Especially with Mercedes's run of luck against Jessie!

Simone: This should be a great match! Let's take it to Justin!

Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

Suddenly, the arena lights turn off and the crowd is hyped up for what was in store. As the opening of "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2 blares across the PA system, the mood of the crowd changes instantly and the arena is under the subtle glowing of the lights. As the lyrics finally kick in, a figure emerges; the highlight of their attire is being under the illusion. Mercedes Vargas stops short of the entrance ramp, hands on waist, and overlooking the crowd.

Justin: Making her way to the ring, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, weighing in at 125 pounds, MERCEEEEEDEEEES VAAAARGAAAAS!

Cheers, boos and catcalls soon greet her. Oblivious and yet satisfied with their reaction for several seconds, she flips her long hair, then makes her way to the ring. As she goes up the steps and walks to the end of the ring apron, she climbs to the turnbuckle, then turns her head back as the camera shows her determined expression-perhaps a message that her opponent will be in for a tough fight. Mercedes vaults into the ring and walks over to the opposite corner where she relaxes along the corner ropes while waiting for her opponent to arrive.

Simone: Mercedes, alongside Jessie, is one of the only Bombshells to remain on the roster who competed in the first ever multi-bombshell match a decade ago at Summer XXXTreme II, a fact that Jessie brought up at the beginning of the cycle!

Adams: If that fact doesn't make Mercedes feel old, nothing will!

Justin: And her opponent!

I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston begins to blast all across the speakers and as it does we are able to see Ruby Steele emerging from the curtain. She is clad in a sparkling ruby glow in the dark jacket.

Justin: From London, England, RUBY STEELE!

The jacket shines brightly and she excitedly sprints to the ring slapping the hands of the roaring fans. She does some cartwheels before finishing up with one massive backflip. She giggles before she slowly slides into the ring. She nips up to her feet and blows kisses to the crowd before she bounces about waiting for the match to begin.

Simone: Ruby had a rather interesting time at the last Summer XXXTreme where she and her band competed against the legends known as Heart!

Adams: I think she's still a little sore over that!

Jasmine goes over the rules with both women and once they nod to confirm that they understand them Jasmine calls for the bell.

DING DING DING!

Simone: And this match is underway, as we mentioned the Bombshell Roster is eager to fill in those slots in the Ultimate X Match at Summer XXXTreme XI and this match could see at least one of those slots filled.

Adams: Mercedes and Ruby know it to, they are going right at it!

As soon as Jasmine calls for the bell Mercedes and Ruby start exchanging punches in the middle of the ring and Jasmine tries to get the two women to start wrestling a traditional match or at the very least watch the closed punches! Jasmine actually succeeds in distracting Mercedes for a second giving Ruby a chance too hit Mercedes with a European Uppercut before dashing too the ropes and nailing the Hall of Famer with a Slingblade!

Simone: Ruby's going for one of her signature moves early!

Adams: And what a beauty of a Slingblade it was! Mercedes is in trouble and Ruby's going for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

And Mercedes gets the shoulder up! Ruby gives Jasmine a disbelieving look before shaking her head and picking up Mercedes who catches her with a knee to the gut dropping the Brit to her knees and allowing Mercedes a chance to recover before she hits Ruby with a running Summersault Cutter! And just to rub a bit of extra salt in the wound Mercedes then follows that up with a Hair Pull Curb Stomp before going for her first pin of the match.

ONE!

TWO!

And Ruby gets the shoulder up! Mercedes then changes course by locking Ruby in a Single Leg Boston Crab in the middle of the ring.

Simone: Mercedes going for a tried-and-true Boston Crab and unfortunately for Ruby it's not as tasty as the real thing!

Adams: Unless Ruby's allergic to shellfish off course!

Jasmine gets into position to check if Ruby wants to submit to Mercedes's hold but the Brit is adamant in her refusal to give up the fight as she starts crawling her way to the ring ropes! But just as Ruby reaches out for the ring ropes Mercedes pulls her back to the centre of the ring and changes up her hold for an STF to apply more pressure to Ruby's neck! But this time Mercedes isn't able to do anything to stop Ruby from reaching the ring ropes and Jasmine forces the Argentinian Bombshell to release the hold.

Simone: Shellfish allergy or not, Ruby's forced Mercedes to relinquish the hold!

Adams: But how much damage did Mercedes's holds do to Ruby?

We are about to find out the answer to that question as Mercedes drags Ruby to the centre of the ring and goes for a pin!

ONE!

TWO!

And Ruby gets the shoulder up! Mercedes shakes her head before dragging Ruby to a nearby corner and heading to the top rope for a Frog Splash! Unfortunately, for Mercedes Ruby gets the knees up causing the Hall of Famer to collide with Ruby's knees, but neither Bombshell are in any condition to take advantage of this and Jasmine starts applying the ten count to both Mercedes and Ruby as they lie motionless.

Simone: Mercedes's Frog Splash attempt may have brought Ruby a ticket back into this match!

Adams: If Ruby gets up before Mercedes!

The crowd counts along with Jasmine as she applies the ten count but at the count of seven Ruby starts to stir and rolls out to the ring apron where she uses the ring ropes to help herself up, across the ring Mercedes is getting up under her own power whilst clutching her mid-section in pain but once both Bombshells are back on their feet Mercedes charges at Ruby hoping to knock her off the apron, instead she runs right into a jumping kick from Ruby who follows that up with a Springboard Hurricanrana! Ruby holds on for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

And Mercedes kicks out! Ruby doesn't let up though as the Brit starts to make her comeback motioning for Mercedes to get back to her feet and when she does Mercedes is met with a pair of Dropkicks and a Japanese Arm Drag but rolls out of the ring before Ruby can mount any offence beyond that!

Simone: Now Ruby has Mercedes on the backfoot!

Adams: I don't think that'll last for long!

Ruby charges the ropes like she's going to try for a Suicide Dive and Mercedes ducks out of the way whilst pointing to her head thinking she's outsmarted Ruby! But Ruby was one step ahead of the veteran as she fakes her out with a Tiger Feint Kick before doing a backfit in the ring and landing in a kneeling position! Mercedes looks up in time to see this and Ruby mocking Mercedes by pointing to her head and an incensed Mercedes charges the ring only get met with a Small Package from Ruby!

ONE!

TWO!

And Mercedes kicks out! Ruby gets up to her feet first and calls for her finisher.

Simone: Ruby's going for the Ruby Tuesday!

Adams: If she hits this then Mercedes will be out!

Ruby grabs Mercedes for the move but Mercedes fights it off with a couple of shots before spinning Ruby around with a European Uppercut! Seeing an opportunity Mercedes gets Ruby up onto her shoulders and nails Ruby with the Black Rose Overdrive!

Simone: BLACK ROSE OVERDRIVE! Mercedes nails it!

Adams: Ruby is out! Stick a fork in her, she's done!

Mercedes goes for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: Here is your winner, Mercedes Vargas!

Simone: Mercedes with a huge win over Ruby!

Adams: Maybe she'll be the next one added to the Ultimate X Match?

Mercedes certainly thinks so as she makes belt motions around her waist whilst mouthing "Jessie" before celebrating her win as Jasmine checks on Ruby.

The Anti-Nightcore Mix of "A Demon's Fate" by Within Temptation hits the speakers as lights flash across the arena in time with the slowed down beat, as the lyrics kick in Krystal steps out with a confident grin on her face and her arms folded, accompanied by her executive consultant Jessica.

Simone: Hasn't Krystal done enough tonight? She attacked three of Keira's students for god's sake!

Adams: Said students are being checked on by the medics as we speak but Krystal isn't done?

The crowd boos Krystal's announcement and she smirks before she and Jessica start making their way down to the ring with a purpose, once she reaches the ring she gets a running start before jumping onto the apron in a kneeling position whilst facing the crowd, one arm on the middle rope and the other on her right leg, she then holds down the middle rope for Jessica to enter the ring before she jumps into the ring over the top rope, soaking in the boos all the while and asks for a mic from the stage hand.

Krystal: So, Keira doesn't want to awaken the darkness right? Well, too bad I couldn't give less of a shit about nice Keira if I tried!

Krystal scoffs as she paces around the ring.

Krystal: She wants to put me through hell? Gimme a fucking break, I'VE BEEN THROUGH HELL! Nothing Keira could do could possibly measure up to what my dad put me through back home in Adelaide! And before a certain someone tries to say that he turned out okay after living in a broken home?

Krystal shakes her head.

Krystal: Mommy and daddy divorcing because of your stupid ass doesn't compare to my mom being brutally murdered by my dad whilst I watched! Keira I know you're still out there in the back, if you have anything else to say, let's hear it!

Keira comes out, no music this time. She is still a little battered up as Krystal smirks. She says

Krystal: I'm waiting, Keira. No witty retort this time? Considering I just gav–

Keira: Shut...up!

The crowd cheers a bit as Keira continues

Keira: Krystal, what you've done tonight. I'd say you'd crossed the line, but there is no line you wouldn't cross to make sure you get the Glory you deserve.

Keira takes a deep breath before saying

Keira: You say you've been through Hell. No, not yet. You don't know the Hell I went through nor the Hell you're about to go through now.

Keira slowly looks at Krystal, saying

Keira: The match at Summer XXXTreme? Yea. Why don't we take it up a notch? Instead of a one on one for now? Why don't we make a Tag Match instead? You and whoever stupid enough to team with your sorry ass or the walking, talking Jenny Tuck clone against me and–

Jessica: EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT!

Simone: God that woman is annoying!

Adams: Hot, but annoying!

Krystal: What? Is Team Hero coming back for reunion #1? I thought that was officially retired when I teamed with the Golden Girl last October! Then again, you were supposed to be retired by now so what do I know?

Keira looks at Krystal and slowly begins to laugh. She laughs in a different tone that actually gets Krystal a bit worried.

Krystal: Wh-What's so funny!?

Keira: You are one stupid bitch. No, you don't deserve to face Team Hero. Me and Roxi can team whenever we feel like it. But why waste a Team Hero reunion on the likes of you? No, I got something worse. FAR worse for your stupid ass.

Keira begins to smirk from this, saying.

Keira: No, you don't deserve Team Hero. I told you before not to awaken the darkness inside. But you didn't listen. Now, it's going to make sure you continue your own personal Hell you made. You're not facing Team Hero, no. You're facing Team Hell.

Keira looks at the entrance as she says

Keira: As in TEAM HELLSGATE!!!!

Simone: Hells Gate? Wait, does she mean Kim Pain? I know ever since she kicked Krystal out of the Saviors. She's wa–

"Angel's Holocaust" begins to play as the crowd as well as Krystal herself is confused. A woman with black hair and black eyes is slowly coming out. Once she shows her face, the crowd begins to go insane with cheers. Krystal's face tells the story as she's screaming out, " NO! NOT HER!"

Adams: OHHHH! That's not Kim! I-It's worse! It's WHISPER! Keira brought out the biggest of guns for this!

Simone: If Krystal didn't have Hell coming for her. She does now!

Keira hands Whisper a mic as her music dies down. Whisper smirks as she says

Whisper: Krystal, Keira's right. You brought this upon yourself. You want to cross the line? You want Hell? You got it! Summer XXXTreme, one time only. Me and Keira are going to kick your ass til you BEG for mercy

Keira takes her own mic and says

Keira: When you do, we won't grant it. Summer XXXtreme, whoever teams with you, know this. Team Hell will put an end to your glory. Krystal, I told you before. You're going out...

Keira and Whisper look at each other for a second before turning back, saying

Keira: Just....

Whisper: Like....

Both: ...SIN!

Angel's Holocaust plays again as both Keira and Whisper smirk and slowly walk to the back. Krystal's look on her face was telling the story again, like her life just flashed before her eyes.

Simone: Well, Summer XXXtreme just got even better. Team Hell will be facing Krystal. Let's hope she finds a partner

Adams: If not, well...it's been an ok career for Krystal!

The scene fades on it.

The camera returns to a panning shot of the crowd within the GCU Arena, scanning over numbers of fans, young and old as they cheer and wave toward the cameras. The panning shot then transitions toward the six-sided ring where Justin Decent stands center-ring with Drew Patton just behind him in the near corner.

Justin: The following contest is a Mixed Tag Team Qualifying match! The winners of this match advance to the Fatal Fourway match at Summer XXXTreme XI to decide the NEW World Mixed Tag Team Champions!

The crown inside of the GCU Arena cheer in anticipation!

Justin: Introducing first, team number one...!

The heavy beat of Halestorm's "You Call Me a Bitch Like It's a Bad Thing" kicks up over the sound system and the heads of the SCW Universe turns towards the entrance as the Bombshell amazon Tempest walks out onto the stage.

Justin: Coming to the ring! From Honolulu, Hawaii, weighing two hundred and eighteen pounds -- Tempest!

The fans are in awe at the size of Tempest as she wastes no time in power walking straight to the ring, her eyes never straying from her destination and paying no mind to the fans reaching out toward her. A perpetual frown on her face, she arrives at the ringside area where she climbs up onto the ring apron and straight inside of the ring. Tempest stands in the center of the ring, her arms held out and turns full circle before moving to her corner.

Justin: And her tag team partner...!

The lights shut off as "Madusa" by Times of grace kicks in, as it builds different lights flash around the arena. As the song builds into the refrain and the guitars kick in a spotlight forms on the stage with Austin standing in the middle. He makes his way down to the ring before moving around to the steps, he makes his way up and walks across the apron before stepping between the ropes, he stands in the center of the ring as the music shuts off.

Justin: From Manhattan, New York, weighing two hundred and sixty five pounds ... Austin James Mercer!

The crowd boos as he slaps a double high-five with Tempest.

Simone: The former World Mixed Tag Team Champions, looking to get the chance to become two-time champions!

Adams: But if anyone can stop them, it's who we're about to see!

Justin: And their opponents...!

The soft twang of an electric guitar begins to play as "She's Country" blasts out over the arena. A familiar redhead walks out onto the stage of the show dressed in white and gold hotpants, matching halter, short jacket and a pair of lace up wrestling boots that look like cowboy boots 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 watches her opponents.

Justin: And her tag team partner...!

Adams: Here we go!

The opening guitar riff to "Blame it on the Boom Boom" by Black Stone Cherry starts to play. The riff repeats itself once more. A British flag appears on the screen, waving with a gray filter and the lyrics kick in.

The familiar face of Ben Jordan appears on the screen. The fans instantly burst in to cheers as a smiling Ben Jordan appears at the top of the ramp, dressed in a white shorts with matching knee pads and boots. Ben looks around the crowd, his trademark smile on his face. He turns his head to the left, winking at the crowd before slowly walking down the ramp. He moves to the left, running his hand along the fans, high fiving as many as possible, before moving to the right and doing the same. Ben stops in front of a fan with a phone and moves next to them, allowing them to take a selfie with the smiling Englishman.

Justin: Making his way down the aisle! From London, England, weighing 220 pounds -- Ben Jordan!

He stands outside the ring, looking up at ring, before moving to the steps and jumping up them. He ducks down and in to the ring through the middle and top rope and spins in to the corner, climbing on the top rope and raising his hands. He quickly jumps down and moves towards the center of the ring, looking at his opponent. Ben then walks to his corner where he embraces Sam and raises her arm for the cheers of the crowd!

Adams: Who HASN'T wanted to see these two in a tag team together??

Simone: Ben Jordan and Sam Marlowe are a dream team, I will give you that! This match has all the makings of spelling out what the mixed tag team division could be and SHOULD be!

Adams: And it looks like the gents are starting things off.

Tempest steps out onto the apron, taking hold of the tag rope. Across the ring, Sam and Ben high-five before she too steps out so he can begin. Ben and Austin turn and stare one another down from across the ring as Drew calls for the bell!

DING DING DING!

Ben and Austin come from out of their corners and circle the ring briefly before locking up, collar and elbow!

Adams: I could be wrong but I think this might be one of the first times Ben Jordan and Austin James Mercer have ever set foot inside the ring together.

Strong as "the Cockney King" is, Austin's power advantage is evident as they struggle between one another for several moments before step-by-step, Austin slowly forces Ben back up against the ring ropes and holds him there threateningly as Drew orders a break. Austin is hesitant and Drew starts a count...

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

Suddenly Austin swings for an overhead cheap shot, Ben the experienced veteran Ben sees it coming and ducks out of the way, dodging aside and Austin hangs himself up halfway over the ropes.

Simone: I think anyone who's anyone that has seen Austin in action would see that coming.

Austin stands upright and slowly turns around to face Ben who smiles and wags his finger "no" at him. The two men lock up once again and after another brief struggle, Ben changes tactics against Mercer and ensnares him into a side headlock.

Simone: Ben Jordan is perhaps the most experienced person in this match. He knows if he wants to beat Austin then he has to out wrestle him, not try to out right or over power.

Austin struggles to break this hold and uses the ropes to try and Irish whip Ben off of him, but Ben puts on the breaks and maintains the hold. Austin curses and struggles, and this time he attempts a back suplex on Ben to break the hold, but again "the Cockney King" holds on and lands perfectly to maintain the hold on the mat! Austin curses and pounds the mat with his fists as ben rolls over and transitions to a front facelock, wrestling Mercer down onto his hands and knees as Jordan lies flat on his stomach.

Adams: If this were anyone else but Austin, I'd say Austin should start an OnlyFans for that camera angle.

Slowly, Austin is able to force his way up to a standing position, bringing Ben up along with him as he maintains the front facelock. Austin then grabs Ben around the legs and picks him up and charges forward, driving Ben hard into the corner! Austin buries his shoulder into Ben's midsection hard, then a second and a third time! Drew orders Austin to give Ben some space and starts a count...

ONE!

TWO!

And Austin turns and menaces Drew, forcing the official to back up hastily! Austin turns back around and he lays into Ben with several stiff forearms before Ben can get his breath back and recover. Austin then grabs him and throws him out of the corner, clear across the ring with a biel toss!

Adams: Whoa!!!

Simone: The power of Austin James Mercer!

Ben uses the ropes to pull himself up into the corner and Austin comes racing in and jumps for an Avalanche but Ben moves and Austin knocks the wind out of himself!

Adams: He's bloody lucky his head didn't hit the post!

Ben is right behind Austin and he wraps his arms around his waist and "the Cockney King" showcases his own strength by delivering a release German suplex on the bigger Austin!

Simone: Good lord! That is almost two hundred and seventy pounds Ben Jordan just suplexed!

Ben rolls to his knees and stands, but finds Austin having landed near his own corner where Mercer extends a hand and tags Tempest into the match! Tempest steps inside and she immediately walks right up to Ben and stands nose to nose with her male opposition! The crowd cheers as Ben looks around with that perpetual smile on his face.

Adams: Erm, Tempest? This isn't an intergender match!

Simone: Indeed it is not! Samantha Marlowe now has to get into the ring.

Ben winks at Tem,pest in a good natured way as he turns to tag in Sam, but Tempest grabs him by the shoulder and turns him back around.

Adams: Hey now!

Tempest starts to say something to Ben when from behind, Samantha jumps on Tempest's back, grabbing her immediately in a sleeper!

Simone: And Tempest's own distraction with Ben has opened up a window for the Hall of Famer Sam Marlowe to take advantage of!

Ben quickly ducks out to the apron as Tempest tries to dislodge the red headed hellcat from her back, swinging from side to side but Samantha is stuck to her like glue! Tempest then finally grabs her overhead and throws her off, over her shoulder and to the canvas!! Tempest then goes for a fist drop but Sam rolls out of the way! Samantha fires off straight away into a series of forearms to the side of the much larger woman's head but Tempest shoves her off! Samantha comes off of the ropes and jumps on her like a wildcat, throwing down with more forearms and again, Tempest throws her off to the mat! This stuns Samantha briefly and Tempest grabs her, hauling her to her feet and she fires her off into the ropes! Samantha comes off and Tempest swings for a decapitating clothesline but Samantha turns it first into an attempted crucifix, then slides down her back in a sunset flip! Tempest blocks it and goes for an Earthquake splash but Samantha rolls aside and Tempest crash lands on her tailbone!

Adams: Top floor! Donut pillows and other picture postcards!

Samantha is already on her feet and she comes racing off of the ropes and baseball slides into Tempest with a shining wizard knee strike! Samantha with the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Tempest THROWS her off!

Austin smirks as Ben and Samantha both looks surprised at the powerful kick out!

Simone: One thing I have to stress is that everything Tempest is trying, Samantha has had her number.

Tempest starts to rise as Samantha readies herself. Tempest then charges her but Samantha cartwheels out of the way! Sam comes off the ropes and Tempest scoops her up for a body slam but Samantha slips out and onto Tempest's back in another hold, this time locking in an MMA choke hold!

Adams: THAT'S new!

Simone: And smart! Samantha is wise enough to know that if the larger woman can't breathe, she can't fight!

And Tempest realizes it as well as she grabs Samantha around the legs and runs back into the near corner, sandwiching Samantha between herself and the turnbuckles! Tempest back up several steps, shaking he cobwebs loose and charges straight forward in a spear and Samantha leapfrogs over her -- Tempest going right through the turnbuckles where she hits the post!

Adams: Austin looks concerned!

Simone: As well he should! Samantha has had the advantage over Tempest since the women set foot into this match!

But Samantha opts to take a breather and tag out, bringing the men back into the match.

Adams: I'm not sure I agree with Sammi's strat there. She had Tempest hurt. Why not take advantage of it and end the match?

Simone: She most likely realized Tempest still wasn't close to being worn down enough and Sam needed a breather.

Before they can even begin, Austin bulls Ben right up against the ropes and sends him off the far side with an Irish whip! Austin attempts a big boot but Ben blocks it, catching his boot and leaves Mercer on one leg! Ben looks around with a smile and gains the approval of the SCW Universe before he brings Austin down with a Dragonscrew, jamming the larger man's knee!

Simone: And just like his tag team partner before him, Ben is working on cutting Austin down to size!

Ben holds onto Mercer's leg and drops one -- two -- three elbows into his worked over knee. Then before Austin can stop him, Ben turns around into his leg, stepping through and locking in a Figure 4 leg lock! The crowd is on its collective feet as Austin bellows out in pain as the fans chant...!

Fans: TAP! TAP! TAP!

But Austin does not! He refuses the requests of Drew Patton to give up the match! Ben then adds to the agony of the hold as he braces himself on his hands and arches his back into a bridge, turning the simple Figure 4 into a Figure 8! Now the fans really are in a frenzy as Austin fights it! But unfortunately for Ben Jordan, Austin's size puts him just close enough to the ropes that he is able to wrap his PINKY around the bottom rope! This forces Drew to break the hold!

Adams: Are you KIDDING me!?

Simone: Unfortunately rules are rules!

Unlike what many would do and hold onto the hold for long enough to force a count, "Saint Ben" breaks immediately, albeit reluctantly. Austin struggles to get to his feet and Ben jumps past him and onto the middle rope where he catapults back and takes Austin down with a flying clothesline! Ben with the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Kick out by Austin!

Ben hammers away on Austin's wide back with overhead forearms, then races into the ropes as Mercer gets to a vertical base! Austin ducks down and Ben leapfrogs over him and into the far side of the ropes! Ben comes off and Austin catches him with a snap power slam! Ben arches his back, sitting up and Austin throws him back down and into a cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Ben gets a shoulder up!

Austin drags Ben up into a front facelock and lifts him up high into the air and stalls, allowing the blood to flow into Jordan's head before collapsing in the vertical suplex! Austin with another cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Ben kicks out again!

Austin pulls Ben up and picks him up for a scoop slam but drops him across his knee in a pendulum back breaker! Austin then holds him there, pressing against chin and leg!

Simone: This is the first time that Ben and Samantha's team have been at the disadvantage since this match started.

Adams: And Ben needs to tag out and soon!

Been refuses to tap out or submit, so Austin dumps him to the canvas, then drags him to his feet and head butts him right between the eyes. The blow staggers Ben and he collapses to his knees against the ropes, and Austin drapes a leg across the back of his neck, choking him on the ropes as Drew counts!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

FOUR!...

And Austin breaks before he can be disqualified! Austin then comes off the ropes for another attack but this time Ben drops down, taking the ropes down with him and Austin can't stop in time! The big man goes tumbling over the ropes and to the floor! Ben uses this chance to drag himself to his corner where he tags Samantha back in! Tempest is right in the ring as well but Samantha uses the ropes to launch herself inside with a missile dropkick that staggers the larger woman! Samantha runs right to the corner and mounts the middle turnbuckle and leaps off, delivering a second missile dropkick!

Adams: But STILL Tempest doesn't go down!

Third time is the charm as this time Samantha goes clear to the top of the near corner and as Tempest turns, Samantha jumps and delivers a flying clothesline, FINALLY taking the amazon off of her feet! The crowd is on its feet and Ben counts along as Samantha covers her!

ONE!

TWO!

Tempest gets her shoulder up!

Adams: Not the powerful kick out like before!

Simone: I dare say that Samantha's onslaught is beginning to wear down Tempest!

Samantha wastes no time as she is right back up on the top of the corner, waiting! Tempest rises to her feet and Samantha flies -- but is caught in a crushing bear hug!

Simone: Samantha went to the well one time to many!

Tempest holds Samantha off of her feet, crushing her in the powerful vice-like bear hug as she thrashes her from side to side, not allowing Sam the chance to breathe! Drew is asking Sam if she will tap out but the valiant Hall of Famer refuses! Sam tries fighting out of the hold, throwing fists at Tempest's head but can't get the leverage for a proper shot! Samantha then bell caps her ears and THAT works as Tempest drops her, grabbing at her ears! Samantha staggers around and looks to possibly tag out but Tempest suddenly grabs her around the throat from behind and she starts to spin in place, taking Sam off of her feet in the tailspin and Tempest just lets go and Samantha crashes hard! Tempest with the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Samantha kicks out!

Simone: Sam Marlowe is still in this!

Adams: Of course she is! Sammi Marlowe didn't get to where she is by just giving up easily!

Tempest drags her to her feet and sits her on the top of the near corner. But Sam still has fight in her as she kicks Tempest off with both feet! Tempest stumbles back and around and Samantha jumps off, delivering a Tornado DDT! Samantha with the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

TH-NO! Tempest kicks out!

Adams: SO close!

Austin looks annoyed and Ben relieved and concerned for his "Ginge'! Rather than try and tag out, Samantha watches and waits for Tempest to start to rise, and soon as she does, Samantha jumps into the ropes for a springboard moonsault, but Tempest catches her! Tempest slings Samantha over her shoulders in the human torture rack and she proceeds to jam Samantha's feet into the back of her head in the Accordion! Once! Twice! Three times!

Simone: The human body was NOT meant to bend that way!

Tempest throws her down, but is right back on her! She grabs her in a double underhook and lifts her upside down into the air, but before she can hit the Implant Buster, Bea Barnhart is inside of the ring! Bea clips Tempests's leg out from under her and Drew has no choice but to call for the bell!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Adams: What.. what the hell is going on!? Why is Bea Barnhart out here!?

Simone: And perhaps more importantly ... why did she just get in volved in this match!? Was she trying to HELP Ben and Samantha...

Justin: Here are your winners, as the result of a disqualification and advancing to the championship match at Summer XXXTreme XI... TEMPEST and AUSTIN JAMES MERCER!!!

The crowd BOOS viciously as Drew raises the arms of Austin and Tempest who look annoyed despite the win while Ben and Samantha look on in surprise and shock from ringside as bea backs up the aisle, pointing and laughing at the pair!

Adams: Well that explains it Bel! Bea wasn't trying to help Ben and Sammi! She wanted to cost them their chance at the gold!

Simone: Oh that is going to cost somebody but it is not going to be Ben and Samantha! I suppose in Bea Barnhart's mind, if she and Bill can't have the gold, nobody can!

Previously in the evening...

Just before the official start off Climax Control, the fans in attendance were treated to the usual "Meet n Greet' where they are able to meet various SCW Superstars and Bombshells. Fans of all ages, male and female, young and old alike, gathered in insanely long lines in the lobby of the GCU Arena in a cordoned off area. Several tables were lined up and seated at those tables was a variety of stars of SCW with merchandise adorning each table. One such Superstar is the flamboyant personality of Helluva Bottom Carter who has a long line, waiting to meet this fun and unique young man. The young grappler is all smiles as fans line up, some to get a photo op with him leaning over the table to join them, or a simple request to have his autograph on a piece of his or SCW merchandise. There are some fans who pay attention to social media and come for other reasons...

HBCarter: What have you got there?

Carter asks a teenage fan who is wearing a Pride 2023 t shirt, and in his hands he is holding a rolled up paper.

Fan: It's something I made for you. I know Tuesday is your birthday.

The fan is clearly shy at meeting a star who in this business represents him and the entire LGBTQ community. The young teen holds it out for Carter and the Superstar accepts, unrolling the paper carefully to find a very lifelike artistic rendering of himself. Carter is amazed at the detailing of this drawing.

HBCarter: Wow! This is... this is seriously amazing work! It's incredible!

Carter lays the paper out on the table's surface and is about to sign it when the fans stops him.

Fan: No, no. That's for you. It's a birthday present.

HBCarter: For me?

The fan nods with a shy smile, drawing a smile that truly showcases Carter's own pearly whites.

HBCarter: Thank you!

Carter leans over the table and hugs the fan, and then they pose together for a quick photograph from his equally supportive mom. The fan takes his leave with a wave from Carter who resumes his seat and he picks up his Sharpie to continue.

HBCarter: Who's next?

Man: That would be me.

Carter looks up and almost drops the marker in his hand as he finds himself staring at his father, Cillian Maguire.

Man: Hello son.

Cameras found themselves cutting from the ringside area to backstage. Standing there warming up for his match a little later in the night was the Highlight of the Night himself. Those stitches in his head very visible from the situation that had taken place last week. He was mid-squat when he heard someone shouting off into the distance.

"It should have been me!

Calvin found himself stopping and looking over his shoulder. Turns out that person was none other than GUY with his cell phone in hand. He had a rather amused look on his face. Like he looked truly deep down tickled at whatever he was watching. Of course a slight eyebrow raise came over Calvin's expression.

Calvin Harris: Do you just choose to go on about random stuff from time to time? Or is there a more disturbing issue with you I need to know about?

Guy: Mama told me, I shouldn't ever tell people about my real condition. I'd never make friends that way.

Calvin Harris: What the-

Guy: I'm kidding. I'm totally utterly completely sane. Hu