Crowd: SCW! SCW! SCW!
The opening shot of the show is a panning scan of the hundreds upon hundreds of wrestling fans crowded around the six-sided ring, at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Men and women, boys and girls, fans of all ages make up the SCW Universe and they are all showing their support for their favorite Superstars and Bombshells! Every one hungry for the kind of action only the men and women of SCW can provide! And finally, the camera focuses on a close up shot of Justin Decent, standing inside of SCW's six-sided ring.
Justin: Hello everyone and welcome to the 2023 World of Wonders Tour right here at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China! 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 fans cheer as Amanda bounces out, wearing an outlandish "Lady Gaga" style outfit which seems to be a mix of feathers, cones and sheet metal! A 'paparazzi' follows her with cameras, taking snapshots all along the way as the beat of the music plays and the performance begins...
Amanda: My mama told me when I was hatched
I'm sure my critics will say it's a grotesque display
Ooo, my little monsters pay... lots 'cause I perform this way
I'll be a troll or evil queen
I'm so completely original
Got my straight jacket today, it's made of gold lamé
Don't be offended when you see
Hope you won't think it's cliché if I go nude today
I perform this way-hey, I perform this way-hey
Act like a superstar
Save your allowance, buy a bubble dress
And someday you will go far
Now on red carpets, well, I'm hard to miss
The press follows everywhere I go
I'll poke your eye out with a dress like this
Back off and enjoy the show!
Well, they can bite me, baby -- I perform this way
I might be wearin' Swiss cheese or maybe covered with bees
It doesn't mean I'm crazy -- I perform this way
Baby, I perform this way
Ooo, don't worry, I'm okay... hey, I just perform this way
I'm not crazy, I perform this way
I'll be a human jelly bean
'Cause every day is Halloween
For me...
My new look is all the rage
I'll wrap my small intestines 'round my neck
And set fire to myself on stage
I'll wear a porcupine on my head
On a W-H-I-M
And for no reason now I'll sing in French
Excusez-moi, Qui a pété? (Who cut the cheese?)
No, not because I'm crazy - I perform this way
I strap prime rib to my feet, cover myself with raw meat
I'll bet you've never seen a skirt steak worn this way
My latest pop monstrosity
I'm strange, weird, shocking, odd, bizarre
I'm Frankenstein, I'm Avatar
There's nothing too embarrassing
I'll honestly do anything
But wear white after Labor Day
'Cause baby, I perform this way
Don't call the cops now, baby, I perform this way
No reason I should regret all the attention I get
I'm not completely crazy, I perform this way, yeah
I'm always deviating from the norm this way-hey
I perform this way-hey, I perform this way-hey
I'm really not insane -- I just perform this way-hey
The song ends and the flashes from the paparazzi's cameras go off repeatedly with Amanda posing and the crowd cheering and applauding.
The camera transitions to the broadcaster's table at ringside where sit Belinda Simone and Jason Adams.
Simone: Hello everyone and welcome to Tiananmen Square, less than forty miles from the Great Wall of China, this weeks feature attraction in the 2023 World of Wonders tour!
Adams: And welcome to SCW Climax Control! ... I've always wanted to say that!
Simone: This week our tour of the Modern Wonders of the World continues, as does the Road To Violent Conduct IX! Kicking things off tonight, the first of two new arrivals in the Superstars division as the much desired monster of the ring, BRADDOCK, makes his Sin City Wrestling debut against Saul Darius!
Adams: BRADDOCK isn't the only newcomer this week as next up we have Max Steele facing off against the Troll!
Simone: Julianna DiMaria has already made an impact on the Bombshell division with a victory in her debut, but this week things get even more difficult for the newcomer as she's up against the ring veteran Laura Phoenix!
Adams: Then we have the final Queen For A Day Qualifier with Kim Pain going up against Luna Vanity! The winner advances to Violent Conduct IX!
Simone: And speaking if Violent Conduct IX, the World Mixed Tag Team titles are on the line between the reigning champions Oliver Zahn and Eiley defending against Samantha Marlowe and Ben Jordan. Last week Eiley got one up on the challengers with a win over Samantha in singles competition. This week we'll see if the champions can go two for two as Oliver faces Ben Jordan!
Adams: And in the Main Event! In a non-title match, the Internet Champion Kayla Richards goes up against Ariana Angelos! If Ari picks up the win, she gets to challenge Kayla at Violent Conduct IX! If Kayla wins, she gets to choose her own challenger!
Simone: All this and more on SCW Climax Control!
LIVE! On August 27, 2023! From the Mexico: Grand Ball Court of Chichen Itza... It's...
Simone: Welcome to Climax Control and tonight's opening match! Last week saw two new male wrestlers sign with the promotion who will make their debuts tonight, we will see Max Steel take on The Troll in our second match later on but first we have Sal Darius taking on BRADDOCK!
Adams: BRADDOCK is a name that's coming in with a lot of credentials but he has to prove himself in an SCW ring first, Sal's been around for a few months now but he's yet to make much of an impact, he doesn't even have a bio up on the SCW Website!
Simone: Sal's waiting in the ring, let's take to Justin for the introductions!
Justin: The following contest is your opening contest of the evening scheduled for one fall! In the ring, SAL DARIUS!
Sal raises his hands up at his introduction before drums pound in synch with grinding guitars as "Bonehead" assaults the fans while the arena is blanketed in darkness while at six seconds in, a saxophone begins squealing a prolonged note. At thirteen seconds, while a spotlight suddenly pierces the darkness, casting its light on the entrance curtain, the vocalist begins whooping and screaming. BRADDOCK explodes through the curtain and marches for the ring.
Justin: His opponent! Making his SCW Debut, he is five feet, ten inches tall and tips the scales at two hundred and fifty-one pounds and hails from Stockton, California. He! Is! BRADDOCK!!!!
BRADDOCK has ascended the ring steps and is entering the ring halfway down the apron, I'm between the ring posts by dipping under the top rope. He climbs the nearest turnbuckle and while secure on the second rope, he raises both fists in the air and bellows.
Simone: It says a lot about a competitor when Fenris, FENRIS, says that he is disappointed that he isn't medically cleared in time for his debut but that's exactly what happened with BRADDOCK!
Adams: He's a notorious Deathmatch Brawler! I shudder to think of what BRADDOCK could achieve in the Roulette Division!
Sal and BRADDOCK go nose to nose in the centre of the ring as Jasmine tries to go over the rules with the two men, Sal gets cocky and gives BRADDOCK a shove whilst motioning for him to bring it, BRADDOCK smirks before he starts laying into Sal with a series of punches and kicks prompting Jasmine to call for the bell.
DING DING DING
Simone: And tonight's opening match is underway as Sal is quickly coming to regret ever flying out to China for this match!
Adams: And BRADDOCK isn't letting up either!
Jasmine eventually manages to get in between Sal and BRADDOCK and orders the newcomer to back off and give Sal some room to breathe and regain his bearings, Sal for his part quickly recovers from BRADDOCK'S offensive onslaught and manages to fight back eventually scoring a surprise roll-up on BRADDOCK for the first pin fall of the night.
ONE!
TWO!
And BRADDOCK kicks out! Sal gives Jasmine a glare thinking that the pin was slow and he makes his voice heard about it, though Jasmine asserts that her pin-fall count was fair.
Simone: Sal's making his voice heard for the first time tonight!
Adams: And in his entire SCW Career for that matter! But he had better watch out for BRADDOCK!
Indeed, BRADDOCK is already getting back to his feet following Sal's failed pin attempt and when Sal turns around BRADDOCK boots him in the midsection and hoists Sal up onto his shoulders for a Gorilla Press Slam! Sal wails his arms around as he tries, in vain to get free of BRADDOCK'S grasp but it's no use as BRADDOCK drops Sal with a Powerslam after walking around the ring with Sal in the Gorilla Press Slam! BRADDOCK goes for the first pin of his SCW Career!
ONE!
TWO!
And Sal BARELY kicks out! BRADDOCK picks up Sal but Sal rakes the newcomers eyes to get back in the driver's seat and follows that up with a Small Package!
ONE!
TWO!
And BRADDOCK kicks out!
Simone: Okay seriously, do we have to scream out BRADDOCK'S name whenever he's competing?!
Adams: Apparently it's in his SCW Contrack but Sal is in control of BRADDOCK!
Indeed, Sal has managed to knock BRADDOCK down with a standing Dropkick and has followed that up with a Single Leg Boston Crab! Jasmine gets into position to ask BRADDOCK If the newcomer wants to submit but BRADDOCK refuses to give up and starts fighting his way over to the ring ropes, Sal quickly realizes what BRADDOCK is doing and tries to stop his from reaching the bottom rope and force the rope break but it proves to be of little use as BRADDOCK grabs the bottom rope and forces the rope break.
Simone: BRADDOCK has forced the rope break as Sal breaks his hold but what damage did that Single Leg Boston Crab do to BRADDOCK?!
Adams: That can only be answered by BRADDOCK himself!
Sal isn't about to let BRADDOCK recover from his failed pin attempt as he drags the newcomer to the centre of the ring and goes for a pin.
ONE!
TWO!
And BRADDOCK kicks out at two! Sal is clearly getting frustrated at the refusal of BRADDOCK to stay down and Sal heads to the top rope hoping to use his speed to his advantage! Sal leaps off the top rope but whatever he had in mind isn't going to work because BRADDOCK catches him and sends Sal flying across the ring with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Sal gets back up clutching his back in pain but he gets caught again with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex and this time Sal status down for a pin attempt.
ONE!
TWO!
And Sal gets the shoulder up! BRADDOCK picks up Sal but Sal manages to rake the eyes again before he runs the ropes hoping to get a move in, only to get caught by BRADDOCK in a Bearhug before getting slammed down to the matt with a Bearhug Front Slam!
Simone: If nothing else, this match is giving the rest of the male roster a public lesson on what NOT to do in a match against BRADDOCK!
Adams: Yeah, like don't run right at him!
BRADDOCK goes for another pin!
ONE!
TWO!
And Sal kicks out! Jasmine checks on both men but she is momentarily distracted by trying to get around the much larger BRADDOCK that she doesn't catch Sal hitting the big man with a Low Blow dropping him to the matt! Sal takes one look at the situation and starts celebrating like he has already won the match and starts signalling for, well, something?
Simone: Sal is calling for a move, but I couldn't tell you what that move is because this is the closest he's ever gotten to winning a match!
Adams: Not to mention his lack of bio but Sal thinks it's enough to put away BRADDOCK!
BRADDOCK gets back to his feet and Sal charges.........right into a Meathook Clothesline!
Simone: And we know what BRADDOCK calls that move, he calls it the Mansfield's Curse!
Adams: I think Sal's head just landed atop the Great Wall! Stick a fork in him, he's done!
BRADDOCK goes for the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, BRADDOCK!
Simone: BRADDOCK gets the win in his debut and I think we're going to see a lot more of that man!
Adams: I don't think the same will be said for Sal but we'll see!
BRADDOCK celebrates his win whilst Jasmine checks on Sal.
Adams: We just had our first match and that was a banger!! I can't wait for the next one Belinda
Simone: I totally agree Jason, I....
Suddenly Belinda's words are being cut off by the song "Saviors" from Seether
Simone: That's the music from the Saviors!!!
The camera's turn towards the entrance way as we see the Entrance video clip play along with the music from the Saviors as we see Kim Pain, Peter Vaughn, and the Troll walk out. The trio makes their way towards the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd, although there are still a few faithful SCW fans who will high-five The Troll as he goes past.
Simone: So great to see them in the ring again, even though I do still miss a few names.
Vaughn nods to the other two, adjusting the Roulette Championship on one shoulder, before lifting up his mic.
Vaughn: Hello there, Sin City! It's been a while since the band got back together, hasn't it?
The crowd gives a small cheer, although many are clearly wishing for a larger showing. Vaughn seems to realize it, as well, as he nods towards the back.
Vaughn: Of course, you don't think this is all we were bringing out, do you? We've got a few friends in the back who want to say hello... starting with one of the best wrestlers in the world, a former World Champion, and a dominant force... come on out... Mac Bane!!
We suddenly hear the music from the Saviors play once more as Mac Bane, the man behind the creation of the Saviors walks out to a big pop from the crowd. The former multi time World Champion walks into the ring as he gets the microphone handed to him Peter Vaughn. He looks around and smiles before putting the microphone to his lips.
Mac Bane: I know you are all wondering whether I am going to announce my return to this company, but that isn't why I am here tonight. We are here tonight for something special, so special that I had to come out here and be part of HISTORY!!! but I got to introduce my brother from another mother before we will reveal exactly that what I am talking about. And that man is Ken Davison!!!!
Ken Davison walks out to the arena as he also gets a response from the crowd, the man enters the ring before being handed the microphone from Mac Bane.
Ken Davison: We are all gathered here today in celebration of the Saviors, past, present and future. Though Mac Bane and I have stepped away from this company, our loyalty to our brotherhood does not waver. We have collectively set the precedence for excellence within Sin City Wrestling. The Saviors are not the epitome of who you want to be due to our dominance. No, no, no, my friends. We are the apex of resilience because we are the baddest motherfuckers that have ever walked through this industry. Period.
Simone: What could they be talking about Jason??
Adams: I am not sure Belinda, almost everyone is in the ring right now!!!
Ken Davison: And I would like to remind each and every one of you men and women in the back that once a Savior, you are always a Savior. That means that in a moment's notice, we could return in force and take this company over. Mac and I are always just a phone call away.
Ken motions to Kim, Vaughn, and the Troll.
Ken Davison: While we appreciate the work of those who are still here, and believe me, those deeds do not go unnoticed, we are gathered here today for another purpose. We are here to honor our fallen brother. But we are not here to mourn him. We are gathered here today to witness his resurrection. We are gathered here today because today is the day that pain and misery returns to Sin City Wrestling. Today is the day that J2H holds his World title a little bit tighter because GOTH IS COMING TO TAKE HIS SIN CITY WRESTLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
We hear Ain't No Grave hit from Johnny Cash as Goth walks out to the arena to a loud ovation from the Sin City Wrestling Crowd. He is being accompanied by both his wife Melissa and Kat Jones. Goth stops at the rampway as he lets the adoration being soaked in by the fans before walking to the ring. There we see Mac welcome him back by giving Goth a hug after stepping through the ropes before doing the same to Melissa and Kat. Goth and Melissa walk over to the others as they all welcome him back as Goth stops for a moment to have a few words and smiles with his friends
Adams: What a moment!!! We haven't seen Goth in months!!! This is truly a special moment!!!
Simone: And he is being accompanied by his newly wed bride Melissa!! Does this mean she is also returning???
Goth turns his attention back towards Mac Bane, who hands him the microphone before he and Goth give each other one final hug before Goth turns his attention towards the crowd.
Goth: Did you people miss me???
The crowd roars and cheers the Hall of Fame legend on, causing him to chuckle as Melissa walks up to him and gives him a hug.
Goth: Well to be honest?? I have been looking forward to this moment for MONTHS!!!! And yes people, I have been medically cleared to once again compete between these ropes. So you all can be damn sure that I am going to do what I am best at... and that's taking down names and be the very BEST that you and anyone in the back has ever seen
we see Mac and the others applaud Goth's words as he continues
Goth: I was brought into this group by THAT MAN!!!
Goth points at Mac Bane, who nods his head in understanding as Goth continues
Goth: These people has lit a fire underneath me since I joined them when I was mentally down, I was an afterthought, perhaps even a walk down memory lane so to speak. And ultimately I ended up being the best version that I have been in years. And suddenly I had my injury, just at the moment that I was on my quest along with Kim Pain to win the Blast From T/he Past tournament. Losing the opportunity to challenge the SCW World Heavyweight champion in both of our divisions.....
Goth looks at Kim Pain with a painful look on his face
Goth: And because of that both of our dreams ended just like that... And even though there's nothing that I could do to prevent it.... I still feel bad about it.
Melissa gives Goth's arm a gentle squeeze as she says some encouraging words towards her husband as Kim walks up to him and says something personal that the camera and microphone cannot catch as Goth nods his head and hugs her before turning his attention to the camera.
Goth: But that has not stopped us from wanting to achieve the highest goals in everyone's careers!!! But since my departure I have noticed something, that in the end there was something missing in Sin City Wrestling. And even though I would love to stroke my ego and tell the world that it is JUST ME. Because it is something much bigger than just ME!!! This company needs us!!! The Saviors!!!!!
The crowd roars in agreement to the words from Goth as his eyes are blazing upon his face
Goth: For too long I have been sitting at home, watching the product and the wrestlers compete with each other. And to be honest?? You people really need the most dominant faction back at the top of this company. So I contacted my friends, whether they wanted to bring the band back together and they all agreed.... Only difference is that Mac Bane has given me the blessing to be the driving force behind this group, to lead this group by example.... as I am intending to do so....
Simone: What??? Goth is the new leader of the Saviors???
Mac can be seen nodding his head and applauding his friend as Goth nods his head.
Goth: I have always been a loner, oh yeah sure. I have been in factions. But I have always felt that I functioned at best when I was alone!!! But that was then, this is now. And NOW?? I am ready to take these men and women to greater heights. Take home ALL the gold and that includes the World Heavyweight Championship belt.
Goth turns his attention towards his wife and kisses her before looking back into the camera.
Goth: I have busted my ass inside these ropes when I returned, to ultimately get that shot at that belt... And in all these years I have been denied... DENIED a shot at that belt that I have held several times before. And now?? Now I have to start all over again.
Crowd: Boo!!!!!
Goth raises his hand to silence the crowd as he continues
Goth: But that's okay though, because if I can do this once?? I can do it again. I will take on every superstar in this company. Every superstar that even THINKS that he can come close to the Messiah of Pain. And I have already have someone in sights to be my first casualty until I get what I deserve....
He looks at the others and smirks
Goth: And that goes for each and every man and lady out here with me.... We will GET what we deserve.... Because we are the Saviors.... And there's nothing you can do about it!!!!!
This time the music from the Saviors once again hits as the entire group come together and high five each other as the attention goes back to the announce team
Adams: Oh wow, the Saviors are back full force Belinda... And Goth has got his sights set on the world title
Simone: Sure sounds like it Jason, but I wonder who the first man is that he has got his eyes set on??? I guess we just have to tune in to find out!!!
Cameras had returned to the ringside area when all eyes were on the commentary table.
Simone: Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's show has been something. We've got a chance to see some of the new talent that has come to SCW.
Adams: Some of that new talent that I could see being around for a long time, but also some of that talent that I could see being out the door before you know it. Not everyone has what it takes to make it long term here.
Simone: That's right, but we've got a lot more planned tonight. And for one...
Before anything else could finish being said the loud sound of "Save Yourself" by One OK Rock began to play rather loudly. There was quite the cheer from the fans in attendance as the cameras cut right over towards the entrance way. Stepping through the curtain at that moment happened to be none other than "The Highlight of the Night" himself, Calvin Harris. There was a slight smirk on his lips as he looked out at the fans sitting there in their seats.
Adams: Well, well, well! Look who finally decided to join us on tour.
Simone: Rumor has it Calvin has been away on vacation with his family.
Adams: Of course he was. Win a championship and then disappear for weeks upon weeks. Seems to be the formula around here with some of the people on our roster.
Simone: C'mon now. I think that's a little unfair. I think Calvin deserved a little break, he's been going nonstop since he came back.
Adams: Way I see it. If you can't handle the heat, stay out of the kitchen.
By that time Calvin had made his way down to the ringside area. Reaching up to grab the middle rope to pull himself onto the apron. Wasting no time he swung his leg over the middle rope and ducked down under the bottom to get himself into the ring. Once he was in the ring, he began to call for a microphone. His music started to fade as one of the crew members at ringside brought him a microphone. Tapping the top of it lightly, Calvin took center of the ring to speak out.
Calvin Harris: It's been roughly a month since the last time anyone has seen me around.
A brief pause overcame him, with the fans still very much cheering him on.
Calvin Harris: There's a reason for what on my part. I took a much needed mini vacation. Being a dad and a husband comes first now more than ever before. But now I'm back and now I'm ready to pick up right where I had left off. This time around things are just going to be fifteen pounds heavier when it comes to doing my thing.
Following that statement. Calvin found himself unhooking the SCW Internet Championship that had been sitting around his waist. Lifting it up into the air for a brief moment as the fans let out another loud eruption of cheers. Calvin slowly placed the Internet Championship over his shoulder.
Calvin Harris: That being said, I told you all the night that I won this championship that going forward. I would see this as the workhorse championship. I would want to do nothing but step into the ring with the best of the best. I wanted to get in the ring with the most technically sound wrestlers on this roster. I want to be in the ring with the wrestlers that can go bell to bell. I want to be in the ring with those wrestlers that are extremely good, but are at the same time extremely underrated. Don't get the chance to showcase their skills. But at the same time as much as I wanted that. I wanted people in the very back to step up. I needed people in that locker room to prove their worth.
He nodded his head a little bit as he looked towards the stage. Almost as if he was to address every single person in that locker room at that particular moment.
Simone: You know there are some people that still might not like this man, but you got to give him some respect. He speaks his mind. He says things that most people are afraid to say.
Adams: I'm not buying it. Calvin is out here speaking like he's the savior to SCW or something. Challenging our locker room to step up. But he's the same one that left it high and dry for the last month. And let's not even talk about the things he's done in the past.
Simone: Sometimes you gotta learn to let the past be the past.
Back in the ring, Calvin was still looking up at the entrance way as he brought the microphone back to his lips.
Calvin Harris: I wanted people to show why they deserve to compete for this championship. I wanted to see people step up out of their comfort zone to make people see them for maybe the first time in their careers. I wanted people to step up and force people to take notice of them. But during the time I was away. No one has done that. No one has mentioned my name. No one has told me they're putting a target on my back. No one has even said they respect what I'm doing or at least attempting to do. And do you people know why that is?
Once again he paused for that brief second.
Calvin Harris: It's because ninety percent of this roster is weak!
His comments were instantly met with a little bit of a mixed reaction from the crowd. As it didn't seem like too many of them shared the same mindset, but despite the mixed reaction. It didn't appear there was any effect on what he needed to say.
Calvin Harris: And I know that in saying that. People are going to be so quick to judge. People are going to be like "See, I told you Calvin didn't change". People are going to do what they can to make me a bad guy for saying what I said, but what I am saying is the goddamn truth. Ninety percent of this roster is as weak as they come. You have people on this roster that would rather just sit there and do nothing. Because they're paid either way just by being under contract. I don't need to name names, because you know who you are. You've got people on this roster that allows SCW Management to do everything for them. By that I mean, they don't decide to do anything on their own. They don't cut promos. They don't make appearances. They don't seek certain matches. No, they're non-existent until Christian or Mark put them in a match. And then they do the bare minimum by showing up for said match. I like to call that the Jack Washington Special.
There was a big smirk that crossed the lips of Calvin at that moment. Almost like he took pride in the remark he made.
Calvin Harris: But it doesn't end there. No, it sadly doesn't. You also have people on the roster that carry themselves with the: "I don't care about the match", the "I don't care about the win", Or the "I don't care about championships" mentality. The fact that there are so many people on this roster like that. It legitimately makes me sick. Especially coming from the background I came from. I had to scratch, crawl, and fight for everything I ever wanted in this business. I went through the ringer. I had to show that I really belonged. It's the same mentality that I'm teaching the next generation of wrestlers I train. If you don't care about being the best and putting on your best performance. Then why the hell are you employed? Why should you be allowed to take a spot from someone else? Matter of fact, why are you even in this business to begin with? It makes no damn sense. It makes you look stupid and it paints our business in a negative light!
Shaking his head from side to side. Calvin paced around the ring just a little bit. As it was pretty clear he was more than frustrated with the situation at hand. Finally stopping to look back at the crowd.
Calvin Harris: You know I'm not the biggest J2H fan in the world. And rest assured if my uncle ever shows his face again in this company. He's got an ass kicking with his name all over it, but the people in the back bitched about J2H for years. Talking about how he held the roster back. Talked about how no one could ever progress because of him. People had a lot of negative things to say about Michael. Man was the most hated man on this roster. And people claimed he was the worst thing for this company, as well as this business. But you know what? At least they showed up every week. At least they set out to be the best. They picked up the slack of everyone else in the back. You've got no right to bitch about something when you don't have the balls to step up and do something about the way things are!
A slight glare filled his eyes.
Calvin Harris: Look, I want to be a fighting champion. I want to be different from the rest of the champions on this roster. Just like I want to be different from the ninety percent of the roster. But when no one will step up. When no one will rise to the occasion. When no one will prove their worth. It makes it really hard for me to be what I want to be for Sin City Wrestling. However with that being said the one thing I am not going to do is I'm not going to compromise my skill set or compromise the integrity of what I am trying to achieve. What that means is... I REFUSE to DEFEND this championship as long as people WON'T step up. I REFUSE to just give HANDOUTS to UNDESERVING members of this roster. I REFUSE to reward MEDIOCRITY going forward. Doing that is the reason this company is in the damn shape it's in right now. Someone has to step up and stand against that shit. So it's going to be me. And if that means I make enemies. If that means I hurt feelings of people in the back. If it means I upset people in the back. Hell If that means I piss off Mark and Christian. To the point they feel the need to strip me of the championship, suspend me, or even fire me. Then so be it. It's a hill I'm willing to die on because I want SCW to succeed!
At the very least he seemed to be about the company. That resulted in a few more cheers from the fans in the crowd, but at the same time it seemed like The Highlight of the Night might've been out to make more enemies than friends at this point.
Calvin Harris: That being said... I'm begging someone to finally step up. When you do that, when you finally find your balls, and when you're finally ready to step into the ring with one of the best. Come find me!
Following those words Calvin flipped the microphone out of his hand as it hit the mat with a bit of a thud. This resulted in him taking the Internet Championship off his shoulders to raise it into the air once more. Of course the reaction from the crowd was still a little on the mixed side. Not really sure how to take this approach of the Internet Champion.
Adams: Yeah, this guy is still a piece of trash.
Simone: That's your opinion. I really think he's trying to better this company. We do need more people to step it up and be a big part of things if SCW is going to continue to the the great company it is.
Adams: I agree that people need to step it up, but who the hell is he to pass judgment on anyone? And who the hell is he to say he won't defend his championship? That's not his call to make!
Simone: Again, I get where he's coming from. I think there are too many people that are just handed things around here from time to time.
Adams: Like Calvin! After all, wasn't he just handed a World Title shot and an Internet Title shot? Back to back weeks. I'm not buying it. He's not the savior he's painting himself to be!
Calvin had begun to exit the ring at that point with his music playing once again. Leading to the cameras cutting elsewhere for the time being.
Justin: This match is scheduled for one fall... introducing first... hailing from Nomad and making his debut for Sin City Wrestling... The Outlaw – Max Steele.
the opening strings to Evil Ways start playing as the lights go out and blue lighting fills up the arena* Max slowly makes his way to the ring emotionless. If his opponent is already in the ring Max pays him no mind as if he were in the ring alone completely ignoring everyone else in there as if he could not careless who he was facing as long he was going to be able to fight!
Justin: and his opponent...
Denis Leary's "Im 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), accompanied by Kim Pain. He has an annoying, excited look on his face as he pumps his arms, greeted by the boos of the fans, while Kim smiles and politely claps her hands for him.
Justin: Accompanied to the ring by Kim Pain! From Parts Unknown, weighing 252 pounds - the Troll!
The Troll points into the ring, taking offense at the "lies" about his grandoise weight being made public. He then "jogs" down to the ring, holding his hands out for high-fives but receives none while Kim casually strolls down to ringside behind him. While Kim remains ringside, the Troll 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.
The ref moves in and checks both for weapons before indicating for the bell to be rung...
DING DING DING!
The Troll and Steele stand across the ring from each other before moving in and lock up in the centre of the ring, but The Troll using his weight advantage and drives Steele backwards into the corner. Once in the corner, The Troll fires in hard closed fists to the side of Steele's head, which stuns Steele a little, as the Troll gets into Steele's face and grabs him around the throat, as the ref who was already in close proceedings begins to count and gets to two before he releases.
Simone: The bell rings and Steele and The Troll lock up in the centre of the ring, but The Troll somehow outpowers Steele and drives him backwards into the corner, where he then unleashes some closed fist shots. Steele is perhaps caught off guard by this and The Troll gets in his face before the ref intervenes and admonishes him.
The Troll then grabs Steele around his head and then lifts him up and flings him across the ring, Steele sits up and then moves to the corner, before The Troll moves to the corner opposite and then charges in and drives his shoulder into Steele's torso. Steele holds his stomach and sucks in as much as possible as then moves forward and The Troll grabs him and pick him up and then drops him down with a powerslam. The Troll drops down and goes for a cover....
Adams: The Troll is really showing the new guys that he means business here... as he drives his shoulder into Steele's torso before followings up with a powerslam and into a cover...
ONE!
TWO!
Kickout!
The Troll makes his way to his feet and grabs Steele and pulls him up, but Steele grabs The Troll's head and hits a jaw breaker, and he stumbles back, as Steele makes his way back to his feet, he wildly swings at The Troll but the Troll ducks and with Steele unbalance and facing the opposite way, The Troll lifts him up as he looks to drop Steele on his back but Steele continues to go backwards and lands on his feet and then grabs The Troll around the arms and tries for a full nelson, but The Troll breaks it and forces Steele backwards. Steele isn't put off and charges at The Troll, however, dodges him and pushes Steele away and Steele leaps over the ropes and onto the apron. The Troll rushes forward, however, Steele wriggles through The Trolls legs before stopping and grabbing his legs as he tries to drag him down for a pin.
Simone: Steele kicks out at two, before The Troll makes his way back to feet and grabs Steele, but Steele responds with a jawbreaker. This rocks The Troll, as Steele makes his way back to feet and tries for a wild swing but The Troll dodges with Steele adjusting himself, The Troll looks to drop Steele on his back, but Steele avoids it and grabs The Troll and locks in a full nelson.
Adams: Steele is trying to get into this match, but the Troll isn't going to give up... as The Troll breaks the grip and Steele is forced backwards before rushing forwards but The Troll dodges and Steele leaps over the ropes to the outside.
It doesn't work and instead The Troll stands on Steele's chest, as Steele expels some air as he grabs at The Trolls feet as the ref moves in and tells The Troll to get off him. The Troll then leaps up and then looks to sit down on him, but Steele rolls away last moment and The Troll lands on his ass and he grunts and rolls to his side. Steele takes in some air and briefly clutches his chest, before slowly making his way to his feet, where he grabs The Troll and yanks him off the mat and up to his feet, where he then Irish whips The Troll into the ropes and as The Troll comes back, Steele hits a running lariet and The Troll is down, but not for long as Steele approaches once more and grabs The Troll and pulls him up and then hits an emerald flowsion and then goes for a pin...
Adams: Steele tries to drag The Troll down into a pin, but it doesn't happen and instead The Troll decides to stand on his chest.
Simone: The Troll then looks for a seated splash down onto Steele, but Steele moves and The Troll lands on his ass. This looks like the opening that Steele needs.
Adams: Still hurting from being stood on he battle back to his feet and grabs The Troll, where he hits a running lariet before hitting an emerald flowsion.
ONE!
TWO!
Th...kickout!
The Troll gets a shoulder up, as Steele looks to the ref and the ref tells him that shoulder was up, as The Troll rolls to the ropes in an attempt to get away and recover.
Adams: Goes for a cover and The Troll gets a shoulder up much to Steele's surprise.
Steele climbs back to his feet, where he moves to The Troll and grabs him and pulls him and onto his shoulders as he looks to finish him with the Burning Hammer, but The Troll grabs the ropes and as Steele tries to hit the move, but he is unable to do so and The Troll fights back as he begins to use an elbow and catches Steele on the head several times before slipping off Steele's shoulders
Simone: Steele looks to be on top, as he tries to finish The Troll but The Troll fight back and slides off Steele's shoulders.
Adams: The Troll follows up with a club to the back and then a clothesline.
The Troll shoves Steele forwards into the ropes and as Steele rebounds, the Troll grabs Steele and hits a club to the back before hitting a clothesline, which sends Steele down. The Troll delivers a single stomp to Steele before turning and moves to the corner, where he climbs up to the middle turnbuckle, where he is a little unbalance and tries to keep his balance, as Steele makes his way to his feet and approaches The Troll. The Troll grabs Steele to steady himself but hits a sunset flip, where he grabs Steele's feet and keeping him pinned down...
Adams: Troll climbs to the middle rope but doesn't seem too steady, as Steele approaches, Troll grabs him and hits what I think is an accident sunset flip and into a pin...
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Simone: He pinned him and picks up his first ever win in Sin City Wrestling.
DING DING DING!
Adams: HOLY (BEEP)! Gabriel has picked up his first win.
Simone: He isn't going to shut up about this now is he...
Adams: Hell no.
Justin: Winner of this match via pinfall... The Troll...
The Troll's music hits over the p.a, as he climbs to his feet as the realisation of winning his first ever match hits him and he jumps up and begins to celebrate as if has won the SCW World championship. Kim Pain at ringside stares in disbelief as Steele rolls from the ring as The Troll climbs the ropes and then proceeds to give the international sign of wanting a title.
GRUDGE MATCH
Keira Fisher-Johnson v Krystal Wolfe
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see the reigning SCW Bombshell Roulette Champion Jessie Salco standing by with Ms. Rocky Mountains, her Roulette Title slung over her shoulder.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Jessie, first off, how are you feeling after that incident with Sin last week?
Jessie: I'm fine, just needed a few days rest, and like I said on twitter or whatever Elon's calling it these days: thank god I'm not defending my title this week!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: That brings me to my next point, you requested this interview time despite not having a scheduled match, why?
Jessie sighs as she uses her free hand to brush some hair over her shoulder.
Jessie: Rocky, how long have we known each other?
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Err, just over a decade now?
Jessie: A decade that I spent wrestling some of the best female wrestlers in the world, yet it took until now, at the ripe old age of thirty-three, for people to realize that my name belongs among those greats! At the same time though? This might be the end.
Simone: Wait, WHAT?!
Adams: What is Jessie saying?!
Jessie: I've been wrestling since I was eighteen years old, I didn't have any of the opportunities that many of today's younger generation have! Women like Ariana, Julia, Georgie, Zoey, Krystal, Cassie, Bella when she gets back from maternity leave, Luna, Kayla, Courtney, Seleana, Chelsea, either LeClair or Skye, hell, even my own flesh and blood Harper? They have it easy, they get the respect that women's wrestlers deserve, to be treated on equal footing as the men whilst women like me, Laura, Roxi, Keira, Kim, Alexandra and Mercedes had to fight tooth and nail to get respected.
Jessie shakes her head.
Jessie: It's been a long road to get women's wrestling to it's current level, and I'm proud to have helped it along the way, but you don't wrestle for as long as I have without accumulating an injury or two, especially not when I've wrestled the same high risk, high reward style since I broke into the business!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Wait, are you announcing your retirement?
Jessie shakes her head again.
Jessie: Not yet, I plan to see this reign through to the end, but as soon as someone, old or new, takes this title from me? That's it! I'll leave my wrestling boots in the ring and call it a day, who knows? Maybe I'll go home and finally get pregnant after under a decade of trying! But I'll at least know that the future of women's wrestling is in good hands.
Jessie adds as she looks at her title with a contemplative look on her face.
Jessie: Mercedes seems to have answered my challenge for Rio de Janeiro, just waiting for the bosses to make that official, as for whoever challenges me at Violent Conduct after Mercedes inevitably chokes? I may be an old bitch in need of putting down, but I still have a lot of fight left in me! See you in a few weeks!
Jessie walks off as the scene fades.
We cut to the ring where we see a young woman bouncing up and down in place, getting warmed up for a match, the young woman has long green hair going down to her midback, several tattoos and piercings adorn her body including a navel piercing.
Simone: Welcome back to Climax Control and from what I've heard, they had to fly in an opponent from Krystal's native Australia to face Sin in this public workout.
Adams: Why?
Simone: Because no one local to Beijing was willing to get in the ring with Sin after what she did to Ruby Steele last week.
Adams: No, as in, why are the bosses letting this happen?! And how did they convince her this was a good idea?! Let's just take it to Justin!
Justin: The following No Count out, No Time Limit and No Disqualification Match is scheduled for one fall! In the ring, from Melbourne, Australia, please welcome Hayley Chambers!
Hayley raises her hands up at being announced with a big grin on her face, said grin, alongside all her confidence, is gone in an instant when the anti-nightcore mix of "A Demon's Fate" hits the speakers.
Simone: Well, that explains it! No one told the poor girl who she'd be facing!
Adams: Jasmine for the love of god, get that girl out of there!
Justin: And her opponent! From Adelaide, Australia, err, Sin?
Justin acts confused as he looks around, then the lights go out in the arena for a second, when they come back on Krystal/Sin is in the ring with a microphone in her hands, Hayley immediately backs up to a corner begging Jasmine not to start the match.
Krystal/Sin: Hello dear victim, do you want to play a game?
Hayley rapidly shakes her head in response and Sin cackles.
Krystal/Sin: This pathetic mortal thinks she's getting a choice? Well then.
Sin suddenly sprints across the ring and spears Hayley in the corner knocking the wind out of the Australian rookie as Hayley drops to the matt.
Krystal/Sin: Let's the games begin, Jasmine? Ring the bell.
DING DING DING!
As soon as the bell rings Krystal/Sin pounces on Hayley in the corner choking the life out of her before dragging the poor unfortunate rookie out of the corner, Sin doesn't even let Jasmine check on Hayley before she pounces on Haley raining down punches until she is busted open.
Simone: Damn it Jasmine, stop this match before it goes too far!
Adams: That girl is in serious danger!
Krystal/Sin eventually relents but only to flip Hayley onto her stomach so she can start whipping the rookie with a whip that she has materialized from her belt, Hayley screams out in pain as the whip connects but every time Jasmine gets close to check on Hayley, she's forced to back off when threatened by Sin! Eventually Krystal/Sin pulls Hayley up and drops her with the Hope Destroyer.
Simone: Thank god, this might be over!
Adams: I'm just hoping Hayley's family isn't watching this!
Krystal/Sin goes for a lax cover.
ONE!
TWO!
AND KRYSTAL/SIN PULLS HAYLEY'S BARELY CONSCIOUS BODY UP.
Krystal/Sin: Didn't you hear me last week? This ends when I want it to end!
Krystal/Sin declares before she leaves the ring and grabs the ring steps, she slides the ring steps in the ring before returning to the ring and grabbing Hayley.
Krystal/Sin: All who cross me will beware the ides of march!
Simone: OH GOD NO! NOT KRYSTAL'S RUNNING POWERBOMB ONTO THOSE STEPS!
Adams: HAYLEY WILL BE LUCKY TO WALK AGAIN IF SHE HITS THAT!
Jasmine tries to intervene but Sin isn't listening as she Powerbombs Hayley onto the ring steps! But she doesn't stop, repeatedly Powerbombing the poor girl onto the steps.
Adams: Krystal's not stopping. Powerbomb...after powerbomb...Belinda, is she even going to stop?
Belinda just keeps quiet, her fists clenched hard from this.
Adams: B-Belinda? Are you--
Simone: NO! No more! SCW has suffered enough from Krystal's wrath. Now with Sin back from the dead, threatening the world? NEVER AGAIN!!!!
Belinda throws down her headset and runs towards them, Jason screams out to her
Adams: NO, BELINDA DON'T! DON'T BE A HERO!!!!
Belinda takes her foot and kicks Krystal's leg a few times. Krystal finally lets go and slowly turns as Belinda is throwing so many punches to her, whilst that is going on Jasmine finally gets a close look at Hayley as she lays unconscious on the ring steps and promptly calls for the bell.
Justin: Err, Hayley Chambers is unable to continue, the winner of the match is SIN!
Medics rush down to retrieve Hayley whilst Sin is dealing with Belinda and they manage to get the Australian rookie onto a stretcher and to safety before Sin can notice.
Simone: YOU'VE TAKEN EVERYTHING FROM ALOT OF PEOPLE! You don't belong in this world, Sin! Yo-You must b-be STOPPED!
Sin finishes turning as she gives a wicked grin. She grabs Belinda by the throat and throws her across the ring.
Adams: NO! BELINDA!
Jason tries to stands, but Sin exits the ring quickly and pushes the table over, pinning Jason under the table. She then enters the ring again and slowly walks towards Belinda.
Simone: Y-You bitch...you've hurt too ma--ACK!!!!!!!
Krystal/Sin: The voice of SCW, soon to be silenced by a force beyond her control! The bosses will need a new commentary team once I'm done!
Before Krystal/Sin can do anything else Keira hits the ring and spears her to the ground forcing her to relinquish her grip on Belinda in the process, Belinda gets to safety as Krystal/Sin turns the tables on Keira with a swift headbutt.
Krystal/Sin: Well, time I did away with my old enemy!
Krystal/Sin locks in The Crippler on Keira.
Keira: N-Not...this...time...NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All of a sudden, Krystal gets kicked in the face by someone entering in the ring seconds ago. Keira escapes as she stands beside Roxi, the one who kicked Krystal in the face.
Krystal/Sin: AHHHHH! I was wondering when you'd be coming to save your wife!
Roxi: Sin, it's time for you to leave Krystal. There will be no House of Fun or anything. You're going back to Hell where you belong!
Keira: I'm the one you want. Why Krystal? Why all of this?
Krystal/Sin: Can't have a war without casualties.
Krystal/Sin spits as she glares at Team Hero.
Krystal/Sin: Again, you can think Krystal's former managers for this. Bringing me back to the land of the living. For two years, I was in Purgatory. Heaven and Hell didn't want me, knowing what I would do. All I thought of was revenge on you, Keira! But then Krystal's managers gave me that chance. It took me one year to return. But what I've done...the damage is done. Krystal will fall, along with Team Hero, especially you...Dear Ke--
Roxi goes and punches Sin, making Sin hold her jaw.
Roxi: No. Not this time. You want Keira? You fight me first!
Krystal/Sin smirks as she turns to Roxi and gets in her face.
Krystal/Sin: Last show before Violent Conduct, no disqualifications, just the public execution of Roxi Johnson!
Sin slowly turns, looking at Keira, saying:
Krystal/Sin: Then...Title or no Title....I get my revenge on you, Keira. Once you face your final end, so will Krystal and...I begin my rule. Especially when Mark Ward and Christian Underwood...bows...to their GOD!!!!!!!!!!
Team Hero share a look before nodding, Krystal/Sin then leaves the ring slowly backing up the ramp as staff rush to right the announcer's table and check on Jason Adams and Belinda Simone with Team Hero's help.
Julianna DiMaria is backstage and she's taking a glance at her match from two weeks ago against Dawn Warren. She's looking incredibly satisfied seeing her beat the hell out of Dawn before ultimately making her tap out. Julianna lets out a scoff at this before she turns off the television and begins to express her thoughts.
Julianna: There's your "Blast from the Past FINALIST" right there. What a damn waste. Of course, the bigger waste is what happened to Prudence Ruby Steele something but that's none of my business. I said, going into that match, that Dawn Warren was completely outmatched and that her Blast from the Past run was far more luck than actual skill and sure enough, that's precisely what I proved coming out of that match. It was definitely a fun time kicking that dog around and it's a shame that a better woman couldn't have been a runner up of that tournament.
But, you know, it could've been so much worse... especially if she actually won the damn thing.
But either way, whether I respect the woman or not... spoiler: I don't... beating a Blast from the Past finalist is still beating a Blast from the Past finalist so now I move forward and I go on to face someone that was just in the main event herself two weeks ago in Laura Phoenix...
Julianna pauses and thinks about some of the things that Laura had to say in her promo and she rolls her eyes, showing that she doesn't appear to be all that impressed.
Julianna: Laura is still stuck in a dream world... talking about human spirit this and human spirit that. But you know what's funny though? I asked how many people would be predictable and do a promo at the Great Wall of China and THERE SHE IS... doing a promo at the Great Wall of China. Let me ask you something Laura, are you just that predictable inside the ring as well? I would hope not, but you were proving what I was saying about how you clearly WANT to have a fire, but it's definitely lacking within you. It appears, on the surface, that you have barely learned anything since losing to Jessie twice.
Oh and by the way Jessie... it's ITALIAN-GERMAN... not Italian-AMERICAN... albeit I was born in America, true... but STILL... how the FUCK is someone like that champion when they don't even know their own competition?
And I use this term loosely because Laura, from what I saw out of you in that match? You were merely competitive, but not great against Jessie so I can't say that you were that real of a challenge for her. I know that the Roulette championship has a history of fragile, beatable champions padding their reigns with easier defenses against the bottom half of the Bombshells totem pole, but holy hell!
Are you mad about the things that I said about being a failure of a mother to Bella and how she had a mediocre career here because of you? It's a damn shame if you're not and I haven't seen any indicators that you are. You may try to hide behind "oh it doesn't bother me", but come on Laura, we both know that wouldn't be true at all. I said what I said because as a student of the game, something that you stopped being god knows how long ago, I KNOW an opponent's weak spot. I KNOW that yours is the guilt that is flowing through you for your daughter not being as successful in SCW as you both wanted her to be.
Unless.... You truly DO enjoy being mediocre and one of those "I'm just happy to be here" types of people. I KNOW that tonight, I'm going to expose that guilt and I am going to use it to my advantage and I'm going to keep on proving that, among all the Bombshells signings in 2023, I WILL be the best and the brightest one. Even if you SOMEHOW have the same fire that you did at this other company you were at... you know the one that just closed recently? It's not going to be enough against someone that has gone against the grain and has been a success throughout her career because of it.
So tonight? When I break down your 'great wall" and ultimately conquer you just as harshly as I did Dawn Warren two weeks back? I just may push your career to the ditch that this PWS company happened to fall into lately. Whether you dig it out of that ditch and how... it's entirely up to you. Either way?
I'm pushing myself to be a champion...
And some champions need to learn to not run their mouth so much if you know what I mean...
Julianna turns and makes her exit from the scene, with the scene fading to black afterward.
Simone: It's time for our next match! Two weeks ago at the start of the cycle Laura Phoenix unsuccessfully challenged Jessie Salco for the Bombshell Roulette Title but on the same night we saw the debut of a new Bombshell in Julia DiMaria made her debut defeating Dawn Warren in what would end up being the latter's final match in the promotion, well now the bosses have decided to test Julia against Laura as they are going one on one!
Adams: Laura has been impressive since she joined for the Blast from the Past Tournament but has yet to regain that momentum despite an excellent match against Jessie, Julia is the new girl on the block but she has been impressive!
Simone: This should be a good match! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
"Paranoid" hits the speakers as Julianna DiMaria appears on the stage, greeted by some boos from the fans in attendance. She ignores them and heads down to the ring with a confident, focused look on her face. Once she heads inside the ring, she cracks her knuckles, indicating she's ready to fight and afterward does the "talk to the hand" gesture toward all the fans that are booing her, displaying another touch of arrogance to get the fans against her even more.
Justin: Introducing first, from San Diego, California, she is "The Shooting Star" Julia DiMaria!
She heads to her corner and scoffs at the reaction she's getting as the song fades and she waits for what's coming next.
Simone: Julia hasn't lost any of the confidence that she came into the promotion with!
Adams: She won her debut match, what do you expect?
Justin: And her opponent!
Static fills the speakers as the A-Flat cord streams through and Rev Theory's "Hell Yeah" begins to blare as the hypnotic laugh of Rich Lu
i echoes throughout the arena and Laura Phoenix's video entrance illuminates the Smarkstron.Justin: From New York City, New York, LAURA PHOENIX!
When the chorus plays the lights raise and Phoenix runs out on stage to the delight of the fans. She runs to the opposite side of the stage before stopping at the center and raising her fist high in the air and a large amount of pyro goes off around her. She takes off down the ramp and slides into the ring and running to the closest corner and once again raises her fist high in the air. She repeats this at the other three corners as her music dies out and she stands in the middle of the ring awaiting her opponent.
Simone: Laura recently had her fed PWS: Apex close down, a fed that gave us several memorable superstars and bombshells, but she seems more focussed than ever tonight!
Adams: And that's bad news for Julia, she's been a champion in several feds but Laura's a veteran of the sport!
Drew calls the two women to the centre of the ring to go over the rules with them and once they nod to indicate that they know the rules he tries to get them to do a handshake, Laura is up for it but Julia? She straight up slaps the taste out of Laura's mouth provoking a brawl between the two Bombshells as Drew calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Simone: And our first Bombshell Contest of the night is off to an explosive start already!
Adams: And Laura's not taking that slap from Julia lying down!
Once the bell rings Drew tries to restore order between Julia and Laura but neither Bombshell is having any of it! Laura seems to get the upper hand at first using her experience edge over Julia but Julia proves to be a crafty newcomer as she catches Laura's fist before leaping over the top rope with Laura's arm firmly in her grasp snapping it against the ring ropes and causing Laura to grab her arm in pain!
Simone: And just like that. Laura has a weak spot!
Adams: And don't forget, Julia won her debut match with a bridging Fujiwara Armbar, softening up Laura's arm for that move is a smart strategy!
Laura grits her teeth in pain as she gives her aching arm a shake but she doesn't see Julia return to the ring until the newcomer grabs Laura's bad arm and hits her with a Hammerlock Back Suplex! Laura arm is in a lot of pain from that move and Julia is quick to pounce on her for a pin attempt!
ONE!
TWO!
And Laura kicks out! But as she does Julia grabs the bad arm and tries to set up Laura for the Mercedes Bends Armbar early, but it becomes clear that Laura watched Julia's debut match as she counters Julia's attempts to end the match early with a roll up!
ONE!
TWO!
And Julia kicks out!
Simone: Julia's strategy may have been smart but her rush to end the match left her open to Laura's roll up!
Adams: You won't catch a wrestling veteran with Laura's experience that easily!
Julia is the first one to her feet and is clearly frustrated at Laura getting the upper hand on her in spite of the damage done to Laura's bad arm! She drags up Laura by her long blonde hair and tries for a Cross Arm-Breaker! This attempt gets blocked by Laura as the veteran rolls through Julia's attempt at a submission thanks in no small part to Julia's frustration causing her to not have a strong grip on Laura's arm prior to the move and this leaves the newcomer open to a Shining Wizard! Laura goes for another pin!
ONE!
TWO!
And Julia kicks out! Laura shakes her head before picking up Julia but the newcomer grabs Laura's bad arm and starts delivering a series of sharp elbows to it causing Laura to scream out in pain before she breaks free of Julia's grasp with an uppercut!
Simone: Laura's showing her brawling skills even when one handed.
Adams: Julia's dangerous though!
This sends Julia stumbling back towards a turnbuckle and Drew goes over to make sure that the Italian American Bombshell is okay and when Julia nods Laura comes charging in with a spear! Julia doubles over but manages to remain upright so Laura backs off before charging in and hitting another one! Again Julia remains standing even though she's clearly in pain and Laura charges in for the trifecta! But it turns out that Julia was playing possum as she dives out of the way at the last second sending Laura diving bad shoulder first into the turnbuckle.
Simone: And Laura's arm pain just went from bad to worse thanks to that missed spear!
Adams: And Julia is like a shark that smells blood in the water!
Indeed, Julia sees this and grins broadly before rolling to the outside where she starts whacking Laura's bad arm against the turnbuckle repeatedly! Drew tries to get the newcomer to back off but she isn't listening and only stops when Laura manages to pull her into the turnbuckle face first with her good arm before returning to the ring! But it's clear that Julia's focussed attacks have had an effect on Laura because the veteran is favouring her arm!
Simone: Laura's arm looks to be in bad shape!
Adams: And that's good news for Julia!
Julia returns to the ring after regaining her bearings and tries to capitalize on Laura's injured arm, but the veteran hits Julia with an arm drag using her good arm ad then follows that up with a Dropkick! Laura isn't satisfied with just those two moves though as she grits her teeth before dragging Julia to a corner where she heads to the top rope and hits Julia with a Moonsault! Laura goes for a lax pin!
ONE!
TWO!
And Julia kicks out! But more to the point, it appears that Laura didn't go for the lax pin out of laziness or cockiness, rather she did it because of the intense pain radiating from Laura's arm, not helped by the fact that she landed on her bad arm off the moonsault! But it's enough for Laura to call for the end!
Simone: Laura's calling for the Whiplash! Which makes no sense to me because her Superkick finisher would end the match without putting her injury at danger!
Adams: The pain must be getting to Laura and I think Julia might realize it!
Laura sets Julia up for the move but when Laura grabs Julia's arm she counters the move and brings her down for a Fujiwara Armbar! Laura is screaming in pain but the screams only get louder when Julia bridges the move!
Simone: MERCEDES BENDS! Julia has it locked in!
Adams: That's how she beat Dawn and I don't think Laura can get out of this! Stick a fork in her, she's done!
Laura tries to resist the pain but it proves to be too much and she taps!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner, Julia DiMaria!
Simone: Julia is two for two in the wins column in SCW!
Adams: If I where either Jessie, Kayla or even Courtney I'd keep an eye on her because she could be coming for a title at this rate!
Julia lets go off the hold and celebrates her win whilst Drew checks on Laura.
There is a roving camera person walking around seeing who they can get in their camera view. When they turn a corner they see Bill and Bea Barnhart in a small restaurant having some items to eat. Bill and Bea let the camera person know they are happy they came up to them and they smile into the camera.
Bill: There are a lot of rumors going around concerning my match at Climax Control 367 where Peter Vaughn defeated me to retain the Roulette Championship. I wish to quell the rumors at this time. I am not upset at losing the match even though I have already been Roulette Champion twice. It was a Stretcher match and Peter won under those rules and stipulations. That's nothing to be upset about as it happens. However I would love to go into the next Super Card and be assigned to the Roulette Championship match so I can again work on getting my third Roulette Championship.
Bea: What I would love to see happen is that you get assigned to the Roulette Championship match and win and that I also get assigned to the Bombshell Roulette Championship match and that I also win. That would be so nice for both of us to be Roulette Champions at the same time.
Bill: Anything is possible Bea. We will find out soon when the next Super Card is announced.
Bea: Uh, Bill, should we bring up the other thing we have working in the background or do you feel we should wait until there is a final decision one way or the other?
Bill: We will wait until there is a final decision.
Bea: Okay.
The camera persons informs Bill and Bea they have to continue roving to locate other wrestlers they can have make comments. They they thank Bill and Bea for being agreeable to be put on the spot by them. The camera person turns and heads off to see what other wrestlers they can present to the viewers.
In the backstage area, cameras happen to catch up with one of the Bombshells of SCW: Aleesha. She was standing there by the locker room area when a young male walked up to her with a box in his hand. Steam could be seen coming right off the box giving the indication of what was in the box was at the very least hot.
Crew Member: Ms. Aleesha! I finally got your order!
Aleesha: Thanks! You've got no idea how bad I've been craving these hot wings!
Taking the box out of the gentlemen's hands. She proceeded to open it up and the pile of hot fresh hot wings could be seen. She was eyeing them up with a satisfying smile when her direction was adverted elsewhere by the strong sniffing sound. Looking up she came face to face with the cape wearing GUY who also happened to be eyeing up those wings.
GUY: Mmm! Hot Wings!
Aleesha: Uh... excuse me. Can I help you?
GUY: Yes. Yes. Starting with a wing, please.
Aleesha: That's going to be a hard no.
GUY: Ah-ha! Selfish you are!
Aleesha: Brother, you didn't put it on this! One thing I don't do is play about my wings. So, you can kick rocks my dude.
She shook her head slightly. About to dive right into those wings, but realized that GUY hadn't gotten the hint. He was still standing there, but now he was flashing off a clipboard in one hand and a pen in the other.
Aleesha: Is that all you needed, freak-show?
GUY: No, I am needing you to sign my petition!
Aleesha: I don't even know you or what you're petitioning for and you want me to sign it?
GUY: Yes! Yes indeed. I am GUY and I am the man of the people. The people have spoken and they want me in the King for a Day thingy.
Aleesha: What people?
GUY: My people! The Kingdom of GUY! They are deserving of a true King!
Aleesha: Uh...
Needless to say she looked about as confused as it got. Yet, he wasn't backing down, kind of pushing the clipboard into her direction. Scoffing just a little she eyeballed him once again.
Aleesha: You realize I can't even get a match around here right? I've been begging to be utilized for weeks. I'm constantly overlooked. You think that some signatures are going to get them to give you what they want?
GUY: They cannot deny the people of what they want. And if you sign my petition. If you aid me in my plead to be King for a Day. Then I promise my first order of business will be to make sure you pretty lady get more matches, more opportunities, and more hot wings! Because a King does not let his people go without!
Aleesha: I appreciate what you're trying to do here dude. I think you're a little strange and I have a feeling that a lot of others feel the same way. But the only reason I'll sign this is because I like my ego being fed. Calling me pretty is a good way to do just that.
GUY: Huzzah!
She took the clipboard out of his hand for a brief moment. Signing her name to a dotted line rather quickly before handing it back. Guy was beaming from ear to ear at that point.
Aleesha: Good luck on your little journey.
GUY: Thank you, but uh... what about one of those wings?!
Aleesha: Don't push it weirdo!
Following those words Aleesha shielded her wings with her hand as she began to walk away. Leaving Guy standing there alone. Nevertheless he felt a sense of accomplishment for the time being. Before starting to venture off on his own while the cameras cut back to the ringside area.
SINGLES MATCH
Goth v "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart
The crowd in attendance at The Great Wall of China have already enjoyed several wrestling matches for Climax Control 368. Next match up pits Luna Vanity against Kim Pain in a Queen For A Day qualifier match.
Adams: This should be a very interesting match to qualify for Queen For A Day. We have two Alpha Females going at each other and one will walk away with a win and of course the other will walk away with a loss. I have to lean on the side of Kim Pain in this match.
Simone: Seriously Jason? Luna Vanity is a wrestler who doesn't put up with nonsense, double-talk, and sarcasm, from opponents. If I were a betting person I would place my bet on Luna for the win.
Justin: Our next match is to qualify for a shot at becoming QUEE FOR A DAY. First to make her way to the ring, she hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, she is five feet four inches and one hundred twenty-three pounds, please give a great Beijing welcome for LUNA VANITY!!!
The opening Air Raid sirens of "OBEY THE QUEEN" by Scarlet begin to play through the venue. A spotlight appears on the center of the entrance landing. Then the words "WAKE UP" come through. Another spotlight from the opposite side comes on as the word "DIE" comes through. A final spotlight, directly above follows "A QUEEN" With measured steps Luna backs slowly into the triple spotlight. Her jet black hair tied back in double Dutch braids, hanging down towards her stunningly white outfit. A pearl white leather jacket with three small metal spikes on each shoulder pad. High waisted white shorts glittery in appearance and shimmering in the direct light. Beneath the jacket is a sleeveless white turtleneck crop. "ENOUGH!!! All three lights go out before a quick pop of pyros and all lights come back on. Luna flicks her shoulders back and lets her jacket slide off her shoulders, hanging loose around her elbows, as she turns on her heel. Measured, purposeful strides take her down the ramp towards the ring while a mixture of cheers and boos from the crowd is roaring above the music. Luna drops her jacket to the ground as she gets to the ring then walks up the nearest set of steps. A quick one two up the bottom two ropes before she leans forward and flips over the top rope to land in the ring. She winks out at the crowd, blowing a long kiss with a low twisting bow. And then Luna moves to the nearest corner where she leans against the ropes waiting for Kim Pain to make her way to the ring.
Adams: Oh, man, way too much over-acting and working hard to play the crowd on the part of Luna Vanity. Although she is an aggressive wrestler she will have her hands full of Kim Pain in this match.
Simone: More like Luna will have handfuls of Kim Pain as she takes her apart and beats her down for the win.
Justin: Next to make her way, she hails from Palisade, Colorado, she is five feet eight inches and one hundred thirty pounds, please give a great Beijing welcome for KIM PAIN!!!
"BORN TO RAISE HELL by MOTORHEAD starts to play and Kimberly Pain comes out from the backstage area and when she reaches the middle of the landing she pauses and poses for the crowd and she also gets a mixed reaction from the crowd. After playing the crowd Kim walks down to the ring and gives a hip pop before she slides in between the ropes, poses for the fans, then she moves to a corner to await the start of this match.
Simone: You call that an impressive entrance Jason? Kim pales in comparison to the excitement Luna brought to the crowd with her entrance.
Adams: What counts in all matches, including this match, is how the wrestlers perform during the match and not how much reaction they were able to get from the crowd during their entrance for their match.
Referee Jacob Summers motions for Luna Vanity and Kimberly Pain to join him in the center of the ring. He then goes over with them that this is a Standard Rules match and when he calls for a break he expects both of them to break. Summers additional states to them that he is in charge of the officiating of this match and if either of them try to argue the calls he makes he is not beyond issuing a Disqualification. Referee Summers then checks Kim and Luna to make sure they do not have weapons, or foreign substances, on them. Satisfied both wrestlers are clean he tells both to return to their corner and only come out fighting when they hear the bell from the Timekeeper ring.
DING DING DING!
Luna and Kim quickly exit their corners and they slam into each other in the center of the ring. Since they are close in height and weight both remain standing and they are facing each other. In a flash Luna lashes out with a hard slap across the face of Kim and Kim Pain quickly responds with her own hard slap across the face of Luna. They continue trading slaps to the face of each other with neither of them willing to back down.
Adams: I feel like we are watching an Octoberfest German Slap Dance.
Simone: Figures you would make a reference to a German Slap Dance.
Both wrestlers appear frustrated that their hard slaps did not obtain the desired results. We watch as Luna lashes out with a hard kick to the midsection of Kim which caused Kim Pain to double over due to the kick. Luna Vanity quickly grabs Kim Pain and she executes a Suplex on Kim dropping her hard to the mat. Luna drops on top of Kim and goes for the pin and Referee Summers checks the shoulders of Kim Pain and satisfied her shoulders are on the mat he makes the count.
ONE!
TWO!
Kim Pain gets a shoulder up and Referee Jacob Simmers stops his count and holds two fingers up to indicate it was only a two count. Luna Vanity gets to her feet and she starts arguing with Summers claiming that he was too slow to begin the count on the pin attempt and his slowness cost her the win. Referee Summers informs Luna that he is officiating the match and she is not so she needs to stop complaining to him and for her to get back into the match.
Adams: Kim Pain kept her composure and she was able to get out of the pin attempt by Luna Vanity.
Simone: She should have lost the match there but apparently the Referee contributed to her being able to break the pin attempt at a two count due to his delaying the start of his count on the pin attempt.
While Luna is complaining to Referee Summers we watch as Kim comes up from behind her and she drags her backward flipping her to the mat. Kim then grabs the legs of Luna and places them where Luna's knees are up and Kim applies downward pressure to the legs and knees of Luna while maneuvering to keep Luna's shoulders on the mat in this Roll Up pin attempt. Referee Jacob Summers checks the shoulders of Lina and satisfied they are on the mat he begins the count.
ONE!
TWO!
T...
Luna Vanity got her shoulder up just before Referee Summers could bring his hand down for the third count and she then manages to shove Kim Pain from her using her legs and feet for leverage. Again Luna starts to complain to the Referee claiming that his count on pin attempt by Kim on her was was quicker than when she was going for the pinfall on Kim. Again Luna and Referee Summers have words and this time Summers issues a warning to her that if she continues to question every call he makes she will be subject to being Disqualified. Luna backs down but we can tell by the look on her face she is not happy about the situation. Luna turns and faces in the direction where Kim is located and they get into a stare-down. Since they are far enough apart that no blows, holds, or maneuvers, can be made against each other the stare-down continues for a time.
Adams: Luna can continue to complain about the Referee's officiating but it doesn't change the fact that she wasn't able to get the pinfall on Kim and she also has to accept that Kim nearly got the pinfall on her.
Simone: Once again we see things differently. I saw a very slow count by the Referee when Luna was pinning Kim and then I saw a very quick count when Kim was pinning Luna. If the Referees are not consistent it does come across as playing favorites.
As Luna and Kim continue the stare-down Referee Summers steps up to them and requests that they return to action rather than just stare at each other. Both of them look at Referee Summers and wave his comments off. When they turn and face each other again they start trading blows with neither getting a clear advantage.
Adams: I find their response to Referee Jacob Summers somewhat amusing. I have seen wrestlers argue with Referees about a call they made during the match but their response was different and amusing.
Simone: I cannot dispute that Jason. I also found their response amusing.
After trading blows for a time Luna grabs the arm of Kim and she whips her into the ropes and when Kim comes off the ropes she lands a kick to her chest. This causes Kim to move back where she hits the ropes and comes quickly off the ropes and she charges at Luna and leaps into the air and she lands a hard kick to the side of the head of Luna. Although Luna drops to the her knees on the mat she manages to kick Kim in her leg and then she grabs Kim and locks her up in what appears to be her Deep Cut Calf Slicer. Once Luna Vanity has this hold locked in she demands Referee Summers tell Kim Pain she needs to submit to her. Referee Summers then asks Kim if she wishes to submit in this match and she yells out HELL NO! so Summers allows the match to continue.
Adams: Kim Pain is not out of this match yet.
Simone: The word YET is the key word Jason. It will not take much longer for Luna to get the submission win on Kim.
Unaware that they are close to the ropes Luna continues to demand that Kim submit in the match. However she fails to notice that Kim is reaching out to the ropes and she grabs onto the ropes causing Referee Jacob Summers to step up and demand that Luna release the hold. When Luna refuses to release the hold Referee Summers begins a count on Luna so she will either break the hold or be disqualified.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Not wanting to be disqualified Luna Vanity releases the hold which stops Referee Jacob Summers at a four count. He then orders Luna to get up and step away so that Kim Pain can remove herself from the ropes.
Adams: What was that you were saying Belinda? Looks like Luna Vanity did NOT get the submission on Kim Pain.
Simone: Grrr!!!
Luna stomps over to Referee Summers and she gets up in his face and starts arguing with him. Referee Summers tells Luna to get away from him and for her to wait for Kim to extract herself from the ropes. Luna could care less about the rules at this point in the match so she gets extremely close to the face of Referee Summers and continues arguing with him and complaining about his officiating.
Adams: Luna Vanity needs to pay attention to Kim Pain rather than being in the face of Referee Summers.
Simone: I have to agree with you on that comment.
Luna continues arguing with Referee Summers which has distracted her from realizing that Kim has come out of the ropes and that she is approaching her. When Kim Pain starts getting close to Luna Vanity we see Kim give a look directly at Referee Jacob Summers and we see Summers take a few steps away from Luna even though Luna is still complaining to him. Kim takes the opening by running quickly at Luna and she starts landing kicks to the legs and body of Luna. After landing numerous kicks to Luna we watch as Kim spins quickly and lands an extremely hard backhand strike to the jaw of Luna. With the previous kicks to her legs and body and now a whack to the jaw we watch as Luna Vanity drops to the mat from the pain.
Simone: This does not look good for Luna Vanity.
With Luna Vanity on the mat Kim Pain grabs her ankle and then slams Luna's knee hard into the mat. Kim looks and sees they are in the center of the ring so she quickly locks in a Figure Four Leg Lock on Luna. She has the Figure Four locked in tightly and it is apparent that Luna is in a lot of pain. Referee Summers asks Luna Vanity if she wants to submit and her response is NO but as Kim begins to cinch up on the Figure Four Leg Lock some more Luna realizes she is not able to get out of the hold or reach the ropes for a break so she taps the match for the submission. Referee Summers motions for the Timekeeper to ring the bell to end this match.
DING DING DING!
Referee Summers orders Kim Pain to release the hold on Luna Vanity and she does.
Adams: This match is over. I told you Luna Vanity was going to win.
Simone: The match is never over until the Referee has issues their final decision on the match.
Adams: Seriously? After what you just witnesses you think Referee Jacob Summers would give Luna Vanity the win in this match?
Simone: ...
Justin: The official decision by Referee Jacob Summers in this match is the winner of this match, by Submission, and qualifying for QUEEN FOR A DAY is KIM PAIN!!!
Referee Summers raises the hand of Kim Pain for the win. He then drops her hand and Kim slides out of the ring and makes her way to the backstage area. When our attention returns to the ring we see Luna Vanity slowly get out of the ring and she slowly makes her way to the backstage area.
QUEEN FOR A DAY LADDER MATCH
Mercedes Vargas v Zoey Lukas v Tempest v Kim Pain
In the cordoned off area that serves as the backstage for tonight's episode of Sin City Wrestling Climax Control, things could be best described as chaotic at best as the staff, backstage managers and trainers are hurrying about, rushing to and fro under the directions of both Mark Ward and Christian Underwood under the directive of making the show come off without a hitch.
Janet the Makeup Lady is working on the Bombshells and Superstars, ensuring their hair and makeup and clothes are just right.
Many men and women who put their bodies on the line week in and week out are standing against a backdrop of Violent Conduct IX while the media busy about, taking their photographs and some (through translators) ask questions for the local papers and sports news channels locally here in Beijing.
And Christian Underwood himself is looking over the contents of a digital clipboard handed to him by a page under the orders of Mark Ward. Christian okays whatever it was sent to him, sending the employee running back to "Hot Stuff" himself and Christian turned to take his own leave for the moment when...
Pussy Willow: Excuse me, Christian?
Christian turned around at the sound of his name being called out and he sighed audibly, rolling his eyes at who was approaching him. Pinching the bridge of his nose to better ward off a coming headache - both literally and figuratively -- Christian exhaled sharply and turned to face the comely head reporter of Sin City Wrestling aka Pussy Willow.
Christian: I'm busy, Ms. Willow. What is it that you want?
Pussy Willow seems momentarily confused before she answers.
Pussy Willow: You... asked for me to be here? You said you had an announcement about what happened last week in Jordan between Miles Kasey and Austin James Mercer?
Christian: Oh...
He quickly shakes it off and frowns.
Christian: Well you can't expect me to remember these things when I have everything else going on around me every week! Now if you'll excuse me...
He turns to leave...
Pussy Willow: Er, Christian?
He spins back around.
Christian: What, now???
Pussy Willow: The announcement? You haven't yet told everyone what it is.
Christian: I knew that! He sighs and steps up to Pussy Willow along with her cameraman. Christian: Look, I am going to make this very simple. Violent Conduct IX is now less than a month away and we have a lot going on. Mark and I are still in the process of determining challengers for some of the championships that have not yet been decided. So we really don't have time for a rematch between Mercer and Kasey, or worse -- setting them both up against new opponents and hope for the best. So those two that just finished beating the holy snot out of each other last week? Mark and I talked it over and we're just going to call it even. Both Austin James Mercer AND Miles Kasey are going to advance into the King For A Day match! Those two? Are the two final entrants! They join Alexander Raven and Jack Washington in the match. Problem solved! He holds his arms out briefly before turning his back on Pussy Willow and walking off camera. She watches after him for a moment before turning back to the camera. Pussy Willow: Well there you have it! Straight from eh horses's... er, boss's mouth! After the showing and living hell Miles Kasey and Austin James Mercer put each other through in Jordan, they BOTH advance to the final four in the King For A Day match! The arena cuts to black as the slow guitar intro of "Blood Lightning" by Lutharo is heard over the PA System, right as the song launches into the opening guitar solo the lights start to flash across the arena before a single spotlight shines on Jessie headbanging to the song. Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Bombshell Roulette Champion, JESSIE SALCO! Simone: Jessie has a lot on her mind tonight but her recent open challenge announcement is on her mind right now! Adams: Mercedes tried to answer it but that was shut down by Christian because she's in the Queen for a Day Match and Christian has said that they have a challenger lined up. Jessie poses at the top of the ramp just as the clean vocals of Krista is heard over the PA before she makes her way down the ramp, Jessie rolls into the ring and poses for the crowd again as the song fades and Jessie asks for a mic. Jessie: Okay, let's cut to the chase! Last week in Jordan I announced another open challenge for this title! Jessie says as she holds up the title before laying it across the mat. Jessie: I'm a busy woman and apparently someone without Social Media, and no it's not Tempest has come forward, well then, I'm waiting! Jessie makes a bring it motion to the ramp as she waits for someone to answer.
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2 plays on the sound system, building suspense from the crowd. Simone: Uh oh. I think we know whose music this is! Adams: The self-proclaimed hashtag Champion of Champions is in the building. After a moment's delay, Mercedes Vargas steps out to the entrance. Her music fades to the reaction of the capacity crowd. Simone: What brings Mercedes out here tonight? Adams: When you're a Hall of Famer and accomplished everything there is in the company, I don't think anyone can stop her from showing up wherever she wants, whenever she wants. Mercedes soaks in the reaction from the crowd, mostly boos as the Hall of Famer twirls a microphone in her hands. Mercedes: Did you think I would miss this night? Not for nothing would I miss this night, and I know you all are glad to see me. Now, hear me out, hear me out. I know things haven't been going my way this year. But two weeks ago against one of the favorites of the Bombshells Division, I got the win. Mercedes oozes arrogance as she points at herself then mimics having her hand raised in victory. Mercedes: But you know what the best part was after I beat that Swede idiot Seleana Zdunich one-on-one again in that very ring you're standing in, Jessie? Mercedes points at the six-sided ring. Mercedes: It's that I qualified for this year's Queen for a Day match at Violent Conduct. I just LOVE IT when a plan comes together. Boos rain down on Mercedes, who feigns surprise at the crowd's reaction before she gives a nonchalant shrug. Mercedes: I've been on a roll on Climax Control lately. I beat Ruby Steele, I beat Seleana Zdunich, easy. Now, I didn't fly out halfway across the world just to talk. The fans broke out into anticipation of what could be in store. Mercedes: Jessie Salco, you look like you're out here ready for a fight. Guess what? I am too. It will be my honor to finally take a title from you for a change. Adams: What? Mercedes and Jessie for the title, right here and now? Simone: We like to remind you that Mercedes has qualified for the Queen for a Day at Violent Conduct. Does she risk giving up her spot for answering Jessie's open challenge for the title tonight, and possibly losing? Adams: Or will the gamble pay off? While Jessie has beaten Mercedes for titles on two occasions, Mercedes is 5-1 against Jessie in one-on-one matches in SCW. The opportunity to end Jessie's reign once and for all is one too good to pass up. Just as Mercedes is about to answer the challenge... Rushing from behind the curtain, Georgie Robertson takes Mercedes off her feet with a clothesline to the back of the head. Looking at Jessie Salco, Georgie smiles as she reaches down for the microphone that had been dropped by Mercedes. Georgie glances back at Vargas who is slowly rising and hits her with a superkick that sends her to the floor.
Georgie Robertson: Oy, you lot rabbiting back and forth about this open challenge was doin' my head in. You think that putting it out there for lesser talent to step up and give you a challenge or rather giving you the ability to retain that pretty little belt around your waist, yeah?
Georgie looks down at Mercedes who is still on the floor holding her head. Turning to face Jessie, Georgie holds up a finger in her direction.
Georgie Robertson: Don't try to deny it Jessie. You ain't really had any challengers that could take that title from you. But I know I can. So let me make this quickly clear so even you can understand it.
Georgie looks over the crowd then directly at Jessie as a sneer curls over her lips.
Georgie Robertson: Your open challenge for defending the Bombshell Roulette title...I accept!
With that, Georgie flips the microphone letting it drop on Mercedes who is glaring at Georgie who is mouthing something rude at the Argentinian as she backs up towards the curtain.
Simone: Georgie Robertson coming out and attacking Mercedes Vargas. This was between Jessie Salco and Mercedes Vargas, she had no reason to be involved. Adams: Worse than that Belinda, she just stole Mercedes' chance to challenge for the Bombshell Roulette title. Jessie angrily reacts to the acceptance of her challenge by Georgie. The fans could be heard from their seats as they were clearing, enjoying the show that was being put on from them. As the cameras found themselves backstage once again their focus was on Scott Oliver who seemed to be very confused. Looking around all over for something. Stopping as he called out to people walking around in the back. Scott Oliver: Has anyone seen my microphone?! I got an important interview in a few minutes!
In calling out it didn't seem that anyone seemed to have any idea what he was talking about, or it was a situation where they all had their own stuff to deal with. Scott placed his hands on his hips still confused.
Scott Oliver: Where the heck could I have put that damn thing?
Not that speaking to himself was going to do any good. However at least the man took his job seriously which said more than it did about some people under contract. All of the sudden Scott heard someone whistling softly as he turned around.
Scott Oliver: Hey! That's mine!
As he had turned around to where the whistling was. There stood GUY who had the very microphone in hand twirling it around in his hand. A smirk happen to cross Guy's lips at that moment. Looking back over at Scott.
GUY: Oh this? This is yours?
Scott Oliver: Yes! Now may I have it please? I got some things I need to do!
GUY: Interesting. I've got something you want. And you've got something I want. We should make ourselves some type of deal, my friend!
Scott Oliver: What? I don't have anything that belongs to you!
GUY: But you do. I need your signature. You see to many people I look like a jester, a clown, if you will. But I am not. What I am truly under all of this is a KING!
His smirk seemed to grow a little more. As much as the confused expression on Scott's face had grown. Having no idea at all what the cape wearing fiend was going on about.
GUY: I should be part of the King of the Day qualifier thingy going on. The fact I am not means that SCW is discriminating against me. Because they think I'm just a jester. This is not right. I have great ideas. I can lead the Kingdom of Guy. I just need to be given the chance!
Scott Oliver: Uh, I don't really know what this has to do with me?
GUY: Simple! I have a petition I want you to sign to get me into that qualifier. So I can take my rightful place as King.
Scott Oliver: I don't think that's how this works...
GUY: Nonsense peasant! I am a King with King knowledge! I know how all of this works. You sign my petition. You can have your microphone back. Fair trade!
Scott Oliver: What kind of scam are you... You know what? I don't have time for this. Let me sign it!
GUY: Huzzah!
As soon as Scott had agreed. Guy pulled out that clipboard and extended a pen in the direction of Scott. Taking it out of his hand for a brief second. Scott signed his name on the first open line he seen before handing it back to Guy.
Scott Oliver: There you go. Now a deal is a deal.
GUY: A deal is a deal! The Kingdom of GUY will forever be thankful!
Following his statement Guy handed over the microphone he had been holding hostage. Leading to Scott shaking his head some as he walked off. The confused look on his face remained. He had no idea what this was all about but he knew he had a job to do. Guy stood there looking at his clipboard with that smirk on his face while speaking to himself.
GUY: Soon! Soon that crown will be mine. It will be my precious!
This was such an odd thing to be witnessing tonight. Even the fans in attendance could share that mindset, but the one thing Guy was - was a very determined individual. That's when he began to walk away as the cameras cut somewhere else.
In the ring, Jasmine St John can be seen checking the ropes.
Simone: Tonight we are going to see the other half of the Mixed Tag team champions face their challenger when Ben Jordan and Oliver Zahn meet in the middle of the ring.
Justin Decent moves to the ring and climbing the ring stairs, he slides between the ropes and stands in the middle of the ring.
Adams: Let's go to Justin for the introductions.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall...Introducing first...
The lights on the ship drop to darkness and people reach for their phones, lighting up the seating and standing areas. The opening beats to "Separate Ways" by Daughtry and Lzzy Hale starts to blast through the speakers as a silhouette screen partially lights up on the stage area. Smoke starts to fill the top of the ramp as the first line hits and the shadow of a woman can be seen on the screen. A few seconds later, the other side of the screen lights up to show the shadow of a man. The screen drops down as pink and blue lights flash around to show Ben Jordan and Sam Marlowe standing at the top of the ramp!
Justin: Making his way down the aisle accompanied by Sam Marlowe... From London, England, weighing two hundred twenty pounds -- Ben Jordan!
The two smile at the crowd, Sam leading the way down the ramp while Ben stops to takes selfies with fans. Eventually Ben catches up and slides in the ring and stands up, leaning on the middle rope, holding it down for Sam to step through. Sam moves to the middle of the ring with her arms out wide as Ben stands behind her, the crowd cheering for the two. They make their way to the corner and wait for the match to start.
Simone: Ben Jordan looks confident tonight for sure. However, tonight he is going one on one with one half of the Mixed tag team champions.
Justin: And his opponent...
The lights dim and fog rolls out in a thick cloud over the entrance area of the stage as the music starts. The fans are treated with a spotlight that kicks on just under the stage as the lift activates. Oz leans his left side and puts his elbow onto his knee, then through the smoke, his outline is slowly raised until it becomes a black figure standing at the top of the ramp.
Justin: From Jet City weighing in at one hundred and eighty five pounds, accompanied by Eiley...he is Oliver Zahn!!
Adams: The current mixed tag team champions looking good tonight.
Simone: You are right Jason. But he really needs to realized he is in the ring with Ben Jordan. This might not be all that good for Zahn.
As the lift becomes level with the stage the lights are immediately flipped on, and it is as if the cloud never existed. Oz steps forward and is clearly seen in his wrestling attire. His bright purple gloves are the first thing the fans notice. He is wearing white pants with purple trim and a black shirt that reads Jet City South across the front. He reaches ringside and before sliding in the ring takes off his shirt and tosses it into the crowd.
Simone: Well we are ready to get underway here with Jordan and Zahn being called into the middle of the ring by Jasmine.
Adams: There is the bell and this match is underway.
DING DING DING!
The two begin to circle before locking up in a collar and elbow lock up that neither man can take advantage of. Oliver manages to shift Jordan enough to roll the collar and elbow into a headlock that he changes to a hammerlock then back into another headlock. Ben pushes Zahn off and into the ropes where he rebounds and is taken off his feet as Ben hits him with a clothesline that sends him to the mat. Ben waits for Zahn to rise and uses a chop on the chest of Oliver who staggers back. Oliver stops for only a moment before he charges towards the opposite ropes to rebound again. Ben throws himself to the mat forcing Zahn to leap over him. Rebounding off the ropes again, Oliver is stopped and then taken to the mat with a gutwrench suplex from Ben. Oliver gets on his hands and knees to see Ben on his feet striding towards him. Zahn pushes himself backwards and under the bottom rope to the outside where is joined by Eiley. Ben follows him to the ropes and reaching over the top rope, grasps Oliver by the hair and pulls him on the apron. Before Ben can pull him into the ring, Zahn grabs him by the back of the head and drops to the floor and hanging Jordan on the top rope which slingshots him backwards. Quickly sliding into the ring, Oliver attempts a pin as Sam pounds against the canvas.
Adams: Oliver Zahn is trying to end this early Belinda! If he manages to do that, Ben and Sam will be oh for two against the champions after Sam's loss to Eiley.
Ben easily presses Zahn off him and rolls to his hands and knees. Oliver gets to his feet and then rushes to gthe side of Jordan to hit a standing moonsault. Ben brings his legs up and catches Oliver in the midsection. Zahn clutches at his stomach as he rolls away from Ben who sits up and watches as Oliver makes it to the ropes and pulls himself up. Zahn rebounds as Jordan rises and counters with a lariat that sends Zahn to the mat. Catching Zahn by a leg, Ben wraps it around his own knee then drops to lock on a figure four that has Oliver scream out in pain. The two are locked near the ropes and Zahn reaches back in desperation to break the hold. He manages to twist enough to gain a few inches so that he can grasp the bottom rope. Ben releases the hold then he rises to pull Oliver to his feet. Catching the head of a pained Zahn, he hits a bridging northern lights suplex that is counted a pin for a two count. Oliver manages to kick out barely and Ben rolls away to kip to his feet. Zahn rolls away to his hands and knees.
Simone: Both men are hitting some great moves tonight. I think that Oliver thought he would have an easy match against Jordan but Ben is proving difficult to beat tonight.
St John warns Ben off as Oliver rolls to the ropes. Using his hands and the ropes, Zahn stands and leans against them as Jordan rushes towards him. The cockney king charges at him with a clothesline attempt but Zahn throws himself to the side and avoids the strike. Oliver sees an advantage and rushes towards Ben to land on his back and take him off his feet with a reverse huricanrana that sends Jordan to the mat. Oliver quickly rushes to the corner and climbs the turnbuckles to the top. Looking down at Jordan who is slowly getting up, Oliver launches himself off the top rope with a diving crossbody that takes Ben off his feet.Oliver rolls to the side clutching his midsection in pain as Jordan sucks in air from the crossbody. Oliver fights his way to his hands and knees and crawls towards Ben who sits up and turns with a smirk and a wagging finger at Zahn who stops in his tracks with a surprised look on his face.
Adams: I think that Oliver thought he had the match won with that crossbody.
Simone: Never count out Ben Jordan Jason, he will surprise you every time.
Jordan gets to his feet slowly as Oliver has a confused look and turns his back away from Jordan. Ben rushes and leaps on the bottom rope and takes down Oliver with a springboard clothesline that takes both men to the mat once more. Oliver is quick to roll to the outside once more and lean against the apron as Eiley checks on him. Ben rushes off the opposite ropes and launches himself at Zahn with a suicide dive that takes both men to the floor. Neither are moving as Jasmine motions for the start of her ten count. Sam sees Eiley moving towards the men and rushes around the ring to protect Ben. At five, both men begin to move and Ben reaches up to pull himself to a vertical position. He rolls into the ring as Oliver rises and follows him into the ring. Ben Jordan catches the young man and launches Oliver into the ropes then he rebounds into a kick to the midsection that doubles him over and Ben uses this to catch him with an exploder suplex that sends him skidding across the canvas. Oliver lays on the mat as St John checks on him. Ben reaches down and pulling Zahn to his feet, scoops him up and slams him to the mat once more. Oliver arches in pain as his hand goes to his back. Ben picks him up again and once more scooping him up for a suplex slam. Oliver manages to use a forearm on Jordan that prevents the second suplex as Ben drops him to the mat. Zahn is quick to roll to the outside and rests against the ring apron.
Simone: Oliver keeps slowing it down by rolling to the outside which is a very good strategy. Especially as his partner is there to help him.
Ben drops and rolls out of the other side of the ring and stalks towards Oliver who sees him coming and rushes to the ringsteps to launch himself at the cockney king with springboard left forearm strike that sends Ben to the floor face first in front of the announce table. Leaving Jordan on the outside, Oliver rolls into the ring and breaks the count. St John moves towards the ropes to check on a slowly rising Ben who uses the announce table to rise. Ben backs away to the ring as Oliver leaps on the turnbuckle and launches himself towards him with a diving drop kick to the outside that sends both of the men to the floor once more. Both men are on the floor in pain as Jasmine again starts to count. Ben rises slowly as Oliver begins to crawl to the ringsteps. Pulling himself up using the steel, Oliver pulls himself to the ring apron before rolling slowly under the bottom rope. Ben reaches up and pulls himself up to the apron with one hand then slides over the middle rope and into the ring before looking at the slowly rising Oliver.
Simone: This looks like the beginning of the end for Oliver Zahn.
Ben Jordan makes it to his feet and moves towards Oliver. Rising slowly, Zahn motions for Jordan to bring it while still clutching at his chest. Ben looks around and then charges at Oliver who attempts a dropkick on Jordan but Ben is able to bat the attempt away. Reaching down, Ben pulls Zahn to his feet and then whips him chest first into the corner. Slamming hard into the turnbuckles, Oliver staggers out into a reverse frankensteiner from Ben who takes Zahn to the mat. Ben kips up and then stands over the prone Oliver. Reaching down, Ben pulls him to his feet then between his legs. Catching up his arms, Ben pulls him upwards to land on his shoulder. With Oliver still stunned, Jordan looks around and then hits his that hadta-hurt lungblower powerbomb move on Zahn which drives him hard to the canvas. Rolling towards Zahn who is laid out on the mat, Jordan reaches for the leg and rolls him up for the pin. Jasmine drops to the mat to make the count on the prone Oliver. Eiley gets on the ring apron in an attempt to distract Jasmine but Sam moves around the ring and then pulls Eiley off the apron. The two bombshells end up trading rights and lefts as Jasmine drops to make the count on Ben's pin attempt.
Simone: Ben Jordan hits his finisher and from the looks of it, Oliver Zahn is finished.
ONE!
Adams: Ben Jordan is not going to let this match end without the win. And from the looks of it, Sam is not going to let Eiley save the match with a distraction.
TWO!
Adams: Oliver is beginning to struggle to escape the pin but Jordan has him down for the pin and he is going nowhere.
Simone: Sam and Eiley are fighting up the ramp. I don't know if they realize the match is over.
THREE!
Adams: And there it is...the pin that got the three.
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winner of the match, Ben Jordan!
Jordan rolls away from Oliver as Sam looks back to the ring. Ben gets to his feet to have his arm raised in victory. Jasmine holds up his hand in victory then checks on Oliver Zahn who is slowly rolling out of the ring. Sam rushes into the ring and checks on Ben as Zahn and Eiley slowly work their way up the ramp, their titles in their hands. Oliver and Eiley stop at the top of the ramp to taunt Ben and Sam with the titles as the number one contenders lean against the ropes as Separate Ways blares over the venue.
Adams: What a win by Ben Jordan. Oliver Zahn put up a really good fight but it wasn't enough to beat the Cockney King tonight.
Simone: Ben Jordan continuing to celebrate his win with Sam in the ring. If this is what it will be like with this win, what happens if those two in the ring win the belts?
Jordan climbs the turnbuckles to celebrate as Sam joins him near the corner.
KING FOR A DAY LADDER MATCH
Jack Washington v Alexander Raven v Miles Kasey v Austin James Mercer
The lights in the arena drop out to pitch black, before gold and blue lights flash around the top of the entrance ramp as a heavy guitar rift. P.O.D's "Lights Out" plays and as the lyrics "It goes one for the money homie, two for the show. We tore the roof off this mother now it's time to blow." is sung, J2H confidently walks out on to the stage.
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the ring, the SCW World Heavyweight Champion, J2H!
J2H looks around the crowd before he walks towards the ring with, a confident look on his face. The lights brighten slightly as he gets closer to the ring, stepping up the steps and through the middle of the ropes and in to the ring. He moves towards the center of the ring, putting his arms to either side as gold pyros spit up from the turnbuckles. J2H look to the sky before looking down and round the fan, cockiness dripping from the young man. He turns to Justin, who hands him a microphone.
J2H: Ni hao China.
The crowd cheer as J2H walks around the ring.
J2H: Well hasn't this been a very interesting night so far, but the best is in the ring right now and you're just so lucky to be looking at it with your own eyes, you're lucky you're all just living in J2H's world.
An arrogant smirk crosses his face.
J2H: Tonight, we saw the return of the biggest fuck up group in the world, The Saviors come back, with two people I mentioned could stand up to me for this thing.
J2H points to his championship belt.
J2H: I mentioned Mac Bane and Goth to come and try their luck, but neither of them had the balls to show up last week, they had to wait to dig up a let down champion in Godly Ken Davison before Goth run his mouth and said his intentions were all about this championship belt. Well ya too fucking late old man, because you snooze and you lose and you've been sleeping in too much to the point I moved on because I want Michael Harris again, so get your decripid old ass at the back of the line and read a book or something, or spend your time trying to keep The Savoirs together for longer then five minutes, because I got more pressing business then you.
He looks up the ramp.
J2H: Oh Michael, have you found your way out of your hole of shame yet? Have you decided to rear your head up after I embarrassed you not too long ago and took what was mine? Are you still sobbing in to your Barbie pillow because I have this and you have nothing. I'm giving you a chance at redemption, I'm giving you what everyone would bite my hand off for, a chance to come and try and take back what you lost. I didn't like you before and I don't fucking like you now, but I have a little more respect for you, I have never felt a rush like that when everything fell in to place, when everything worked out perfectly and I want it again. I don't like to sit here and ever have a question about if I got lucky, I want people to know for sure that I am the best champion to ever have lived, I want to beat you not once, but twice to put people's minds to rest, so stop being a little bitch and come and face me Michael.
J2H walks up and down the ring.
J2H: I'm even gonna sweeten the pot for you Michael, I'm gonna let you choose the match, I'm gonna let that fucked up head of yours come up with the sickest thing you can think of, I want you to be comfortable cause I wanna beat you at your own game. I want to end all doubt that I am the....
Before he can continue, all of the sudden the arena lights go completely out. For just a few seconds it is pitch black within the arena and leaving everyone in a state of confusion. All of the sudden the very opening guitar riffs to "Enter The Sandman" by Metallica began to play throughout the arena. Simply based on the music taking place the crowd began to react in a negative manner.
Adams: Oh my God, is Michael Harris here?
The music continues to play as J2H looks up the ramp, his arms out wide as he gets ready to face Michael Harris but the music plays without a sighting of the former SCW World Heavyweight champion.
Simone: Seemingly not.
The music stops and the lights come back up, showing a very angry and frustrated looking J2H standing in the middle of the ring.
J2H: Fucking coward! I want an answer Michael! I want a fucking answer next week!
With that J2H throws the microphone to the ground with frustration, walking to the ropes and stepping through before storming up the ramp in a frustrated huff.
Simone: I don't know if Michael Harris is going to come back and give J2H what he wants, but if we're keeping score of the mind games, I got Michael Harris in the lead here.
It had been moments ago that the Internet Champion, Calvin Harris had been seen out in front of the fans. It might not have gone exactly the way he or anyone else had wanted it to go, but at the same time he did warn people he had some things he wanted to get off his chest which he did just that. He was seen entering his locker room at that moment, but as he walked into the room. He realized he wasn't alone. Based on all of the balloons and the big sign that CONGRATULATIONS on the wall. Calvin looked around for a moment.
Calvin Harris: ... Alright, where the hell are you?
For a moment or two he just looked around the locker room. There weren't too many places to hide, but before he could move. Creeping out one of the lockers came GUY as he sneaked up right behind the champion. Before he shouted at the top of his lungs.
GUY: SURPRISE!
The screaming caused Calvin to jump and turn around with his fist doubled up. Clearly his fight or flight mode had kicked in. Guy on the other hand didn't seem to have any fear of being in danger.
Calvin Harris: Jesus, dude!
GUY: Yeah, I know him personally. He runs a corner liquor store. BUT do you like what I've done with the place?
Calvin Harris: It's... about a month late, but hey. It's the thought that counts.
GUY: Well, you know if my bff in the whole wide world would have told me where he was going. I could have arranged something then!
Calvin Harris: That's the whole point of being on vacation. Not being bothered!
GUY: Wow! Wooooow! Thinking I'm a bothered now? That's it I'm telling OUR Wife.
His remarks just lead to Calvin glaring at him. Guy taking a couple of steps back from his friend.
GUY: Eaaaasssssyyyyy there big fella. It was a joke.
Calvin Harris: A joke that's going to cost you your teeth if you keep it up.
GUY: Gosh! Are you ever going to learn to be in a good mood?
Calvin Harris: I'm in a great mood. Just not when you're...
GUY: Well if you're in such a great mood. You wouldn't mind doing me just a tiny little favor then would you?
That grin on his expression seemed to grow as he batted his eyelids a little. Almost as if he was trying to put some charm on.
Calvin Harris: I know I am already going to regret this, but what is it? What could you possibly need?
GUY: It's nothing too wild or crazy. It's me we're talking about!
Calvin Harris: And that's exactly what I'm afraid of. However it doesn't answer my question. What do you want?
GUY: I've been collecting signatures all night long on my petition. And I feel like if I can get the signature of a champion. It's really going to endorse me and lead to people not having a choice but to reward my petition.
Calvin Harris: Petition? What on God's green earth could you be petitioning for?
GUY: To be King for a Day!
He made his statement so boldly, so proudly, and full of confidence. That beaming smirk stayed across his lips.
Calvin Harris: King for a Day? You talking about the little tournament thing that's been going on?
GUY: Preciously! I know that I was born to be a King and the Kingdom of Guy will be the greatest thing to ever hit Sin City Wrestling. All I need is your signature. I feel like it'll put me over the top.
Calvin Harris: Bro, you can't be serious.
GUY: As serious as Dan Connor's heart attack in Roseanne. May he rest in peace.
Calvin Harris: It wasn't even serious! It's a television show. Oh my god!
For a moment Calvin could be seen shaking his head from side to side.
Calvin Harris: I don't know how many times we got to go over stuff like this, but I am going to put this as simply as I can. You are not a contracted SCW superstar. So therefore you cannot compete in such a thing. Just like you couldn't compete with me in a tag team.
GUY: Wait! You said we couldn't be a tag team because Tag Team titles didn't exist. And you also said because I wasn't a woman I couldn't be in that mixed tag thingy. Nothing about contracts!
Calvin Harris: That stuff was true, but having a contract to compete here is also a very big part of things. You don't have one. So they're not going to approve or something like that. No silly petition is going to force their hand.
GUY: This is a travesty!
His arms folded across his chest. Looking more than unhappy with what he was being told.
GUY: That means that I'm not being discriminated against because they think I'm a jester and can't be a King, but instead of being discriminated against because they're Contract-ist!
Calvin Harris: They're what? That's not even a real word and you know it!
GUY: It is! Being a contract-ist is wrong. I should not be discriminated against because I don't have a contract. I should be treated fairly and given the same opportunities as everyone else! This is uncalled for!
Calvin Harris: Have you officially lost your mind? Or do you not know how this kind of thing works? Contracts are what makes this business go around. You can't just have people competing without one. It's a liability for everyone!
GUY: Nonsense! I will have known of this. I'll take this as high up as needed. I will not have this discrimination happening against me! I'm going to get my chance at becoming King, if it's the last thing I do!
Before the Internet Champion could say anything else. Guy found himself just storming out of the locker room. Clearly very much offended by what he had just been told. Calvin stood there shaking his head from side to side. It wouldn't be his return, if he didn't come back to some type of foolishness with his cape wearing friend. This was the cue for the cameras to cut back out to the ring.
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see Ariana Angelos standing in front of her white board.
Ariana: You know what class? I'm not going to lie to you, I've been frustrated at myself since Summer XXXTreme!
Ariana sighs as she points to a picture of her being pinned by Georgie Robertson at Summer XXXTreme.
Ariana: I know I said this last week but the terrible Summer XXXTreme Cycle left me wondering just what the heck I was doing here in Sin City Wrestling! Now tonight I'm getting my first shot at Kayla Richards since Blaze of Glory XI and if I win that match? Then I'll get a rematch for the title at Violent Conduct! On the other hand? If Kayla wins, she can handpick her opponent for Violent Conduct which for all we know could set her next successful defence in stone!
Ariana says as she points to the picture of Kayla on the board.
Ariana: Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the nastiest bitch of them all? Why it's Kayla off course!
Ariana adds before she shakes her head.
Ariana: I'm not gonna lie class, I'm beginning to doubt if I'll even get on the Violent Conduct card if I fail to win tonight's title qualifier! And that would break my heart considering last year's Violent Conduct gave me a career highlight!
Ariana says before she points to a picture of her holding up the Bombshell Roulette Title after winning it the year before.
Ariana: A glorious moment no doubt, but one that I've failed to recapture since I lost the title at Inception VI! The Triple Threat against Kayla and Melissa? Pinned by Melissa to win the title! My World Bombshell Title Match against Roxi, a literal dream match for me? Not only did I lose after coming this close to ending Roxi's reign earlier than it actually did, but I was told that I wasn't ready by my idol!
Ariana lets out a deep breath as she runs a hand down her face.
Ariana: Preparing me for the next time? When will the next time come?! Because the Summer XXXTreme Cycle derailed any remaining momentum I had and my first win in months came because my best friend got the pin for my team! Something's gotta break and I don't know how much longer I can put up with this crap!
Ariana throws the pointer stick down in frustration as she takes several deep breaths.
Ariana: Something's gotta break, pray that it isn't me!
Ariana storms off as the scene fades.
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen! The following Non-Title match is the Main Event of the evening!
The crowd applauds.
The opening guitar riff to "In the Middle of the Night" by Within Temptation hits the speakers and the crowd comes unglued as Ariana emerges from the back wearing a long cloak with her initials on the back and with her back to the crowd.
Justin: Introducing first, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "The Greek Goddess" Ariana Angelos!
Ariana spins around right as the song kicks into high gear with the opening lyrics, she poses for the crowd as she makes her way down to the ring before rolling into the ring and removing her cloak ready for her match.
Simone: Ariana Angelos has felt like she's been on something of a downward spiral, her only victory in recent weeks being the mixed tag team win she and Helluva Bottom Carter got last week in Jordan.
Adams: But she's not really counting that since Carter is the one that pinned "the Bulldog".
Simone: True, but the stakes are high here tonight because if she gets the win over the Internet Champion, she earns a shot at the championship at Violent Conduct IX on August 27th. Justin: And her opponent...! "I will kill your dreams." The voice of Kayla Richards gives way to the opening guitar riff of Bad Omens "Like a Villian" The lights flash from being on and bright to dark and switching between a dark purple and red. Kayla Richards steps out onto the stage in her gear, a black leather jacket over it, her long hair flowing down as she makes her way to the ring.
Justin: From Norwich, East Anglia, England, she is the reigning Bombshell Internet Champion! "The Dreamkiller"! Kayla Richards!
She runs and slides up and across the apron on one knee before getting into the ring and putting both her hands in the air, one crossed over the other to make a "K" with her fingers before they turn into a double bird and move down to a fingergun pose pointed at the crowd.
Adams: This match has just as much at stake for the champion as it does for Ari, doesn't it?
Simone: Indeed it does because if Kayla can make it past Ariana here tonight in Beijing, then she is being given the right to hand select her own challenger for Violent Conduct IX.
Adams: I wonder if she'd choose an easy opponent or someone that would legit give her a challenge?
Simone: That is an answer for another day because first she has to get past Ariana Angelos and the match is about to begin.
Dawn calls for the bell to begin the Main Event!
DING DING DING!
Ariana turns to her corner and suddenly Kayla rushes to attack her from behind but Ariana sees it coming from out of the corner of her eye and drops down, catching the champion in a drop toe hold -- Kayla planting face-first to the mat!
Adams: That didn't work out quite like the Dreamkiller expected!
Kayla slaps her fists into the mat and jumps to her feet and tries a rush attack but Ariana throws her over with an arm drag! Kayla is back on her feet and another arm drag! Ariana locks her into an extended arm bar on the mat, her knee buried into Kayla's side to keep her restrained as Kayla slams a fist into the canvas as her legs kick wildly! Kayla manages to roll backwards and rise to her feet, the hold being maintained. Kayla uses her free arm to scoop Ariana up for a body slam but Ariana holds onto the arm bar so even as her body hits the mat, Kayla herself is thrown over and Ariana plants her feet into her shoulder and pulls on her wrist, transitioning into an arm rack!
Adams: Boy it just seems like Ari has Kayla's number, doesn't she?
Simone: For the moment, yes. Perhaps Ariana realizes if she wants to defeat Kayla Richards, she's going to have to wear her down first.
But Kayla is not without her own means of fighting back as she manages to counter this hold before it potentially separates her shoulder. She rolls over and through until she is atop of Ariana, trapping her in a side headlock on the mat. She holds Angelos tight until Ariana manages to force her way to a standing position, still locked in the hold. Ari attempts to use the ropes to throw Kayla off, but Kayla holds on and drops to one knee, dragging Ariana down along with her.
Simone: Once Kayla Richards sinks her claws into you, it is very difficult to separate some space between you and she.
Ariana pushes herself up to a vertical base once again and grabs Kayla's wrist and she begins to literally pry her grip apart. It becomes something of a power struggle as Ariana slowly breaks the grip and forces her arms up -- when Kayla calls out to Dawn Barnes that Ariana is accomplishing this by pulling on her hair! Dawn moves around to the back to check -- and instead Kayla grabs a BIG handful of Ariana's hair to yank her down to the mat!
Simone: All she needed to do was get the official's eyes off of her!
But the moment Ariana hit the canvas, she transitioned and reversed the position into a hammerlock, pinning Kayla face-down onto the mat!
Adams: Well that didn't quite work out how Kayla might have wanted, did it?
Simone: Indeed not! Everything Kayla Richards has attempted so far, Ariana Angelos has had an answer for!
Kayla yells in both pain and frustration at not being able to maintain any lengthy advantage over her opponent. Ariana jams her arm up far enough she could almost touch the back of her own head, eliciting further yells! Dawn is right there, asking if she wants to tap out or submit but Kayla shakes her head in the negative.
Adams: There is like NO WAY Kayla Richards is going to tap out to a hammerlock!
Indeed not! Instead, Kayla slowly forces her way to a kneeling position, then pushes herself upright to her feet. She then powers her way backwards, driving Ariana back against the ropes and forcing a break. Ariana shows great reluctance as Dawn is warning her and Kayla!
Simone: Right here is the tricky part for the referee. If Kayla doesn't move and allow her to maintain the hold or if Ariana does not release her, who does Dawn disqualify??
But Kayla does not waste any further time waiting as she whips her free arm back, delivering a hard elbow into Ariana's face! This naturally causes Ariana to let go of the hold and grab her face as Kayla massages her tender arm.
Adams: Well that settles that I guess!
But Kayla then turns and presses her advantage, delivering a hard series of boots right into Ariana's midsection, before pressing a boot against her throat! The champion chokes her out as the official lays in the count against her!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Kayla breaks rather than get disqualified, then snapmares Ariana out of the corner by the hair. Kayla races into the ropes and comes back with a baseball slide clothesline, wiping Angelos out! Kayla with the cover, hooking the inside leg!
ONE!
Ariana kicks out fast!
Kayla throws her onto her back and digs her fingers into her young opponent's eyes, gouging them! Ariana shrieks and kicks as Dawn orders Kayla to stop and she counts!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Kayla breaks again but jumps to her feet and argues with the official, backing Dawn into the corner while doing so! Suddenly Ariana rolls Kayla up from behind!
ONE!
TWO!
Kayla kicks out!
Simone: This is what happens when you take your eyes off of your opponent!
Both women are on their feet! Kayla attempts a roundhouse kick but Ariana ducks! Ariana sweeps her legs out from under her and somersaults over her into a bridge pin combination!
ONE!
TWO!
Kayla kicks out again!
Kayla starts to rise but the lightning quick Ariana comes racing off of the ropes and knocks her right back does with a baseball slide dropkick! Four times straight, over and over Ariana repeats this maneuver, preventing Kayla from getting to her feet! Ariana then leapfrogs over her as she rises and jumps into the ropes for a springboard moonsault, but Kayla strikes with a superkick in midair!
Adams: OHHH!!!
Simone: The TIMING of that maneuver! Kayla Richards was just waiting for that!
Ariana crumbles to the mat and Kayla wastes no time in going for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Ariana gets a shoulder up!
Adams: I am surprised Ari was able to kick out!
Simone: Ariana Angelos wants this win. She feels that she NEEDS this win!
Kayla drags Ariana up by the hair and flings her back against the near corner where she lays in a number of stiff martial arts kicks to her sternum and midsection! Each time Ariana tries to shield one area, Kayla wisely targets the other! Only when Dawn begins to issue a count does Kayla end the assault. Kayla grabs her by the arm and she Irish whips her into the neutral corner and charges in right after her! Ariana SOMEHOW manages to leapfrog up and over her to avoid the incoming attack! Ariana then races to the neutral corner with Kayla right after her and Kayla dropkicks her in the corner! Ariana crumbles to her backside, and Kayla races around full circle and comes charging in with a cross body, sandwiching Angelos hard with nowhere to go! Kayla then rolls out of the ring and grabs Ariana both under the chin and by the boot and she forcibly bends her backwards around the post!
Adams: Oh Ari's poor back!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Dawn almost reaches the count of five before Kayla lets her go! Kayla ten hangs Ariana over the ring apron and she delivers a running kick to the side of Ariana's head that sends her slowly crumbling to the ringside floor. Kayla nonchalantly rolls back inside of the ring and holds her arms out with a smirk, basking in the jeers of the Beijing crowd. Kayla waits patiently, counting right along as Dawn counts Ariana out!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
SEVEN!
EIGHT!
But Ariana makes it back to her feet and rolls back inside! Kayla, frustrated, begins laying in the boots to Ariana! Kayla drags her upright and proceeds to set her up for Sliced Bread #2 aka Shiranui when at the last moment, Ariana grabs the ropes and Kayla flips out and crashes face and chest first!
Simone: What a counter by Ariana Angelos!
Adams: Now she has an opening! She needs to make the most out of it!
Indeed she does as Arian grabs the ropes and springs to the top rope as Kayla rolls over onto her back and Angelos comes off the top with the Coup De Grace! Ariana with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-Kayla kicks out!
Adams: Almost! Al-MOST!
Ariana looks distraught at not having gotten the pin! She quickly gets to her feet, dragging Kayla up along with her! Ariana goes for an Irish whip but Kayla reverses it! Kayla goes for a clothesline but Ariana ducks under and counters with a Float Over DDT! Ariana with another cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Kayla's boot is on the bottom rope!
Dawn pats Ariana on her back and Ari jumps to her feet, arms pumped in the air and a smile on her face!
Simone: Ari, Ari... no...
Adams: Ariana thinks she's won!
Simone: Kayla's foot was on the bottom rope!
Dawn pulls Ariana's arms down and attempts to explain to her! Ariana is in disbelief and Kayla attacks from behind with a step up Enzugari! And before Ariana can recover, Kayla comes off the ropes hard and fast with the V-Trigger!
Adams: Dreamkiller!
Kayla with the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
The Beijing crowd boos as Dawn raises the arm of the champion!
Justin: Here is your winner -- "THE DREAMKILLER" KAYLA RICHARDS!!!
Kayla celebrates as Dawn checks on Ariana who is stunned and slowly coming to!
Adams: And the dream is over ... for now!
Simone: Indeed it is as now Ariana's chances of the title shot at Violent Conduct IX are over but Kayla will now be given the opportunity to choose her own challenger! That is all the time we have for you this week! Next week the 2023 World of Wonders tour continues as we arrive in Macca Picchu in Cuzco Peru!
Adams: Where the Road To Violent Conduct IX also continues!
Simone: See you next week everyone!
The show concludes with one last shot of Kayla inside of the ring as a visibly distraught and disappointed Ariana is sitting up in the ring, staring at the champion. The screed fades out and credits begin to roll.
THANK YOU! to everyone who wrote for this show!