Crowd: SCW! SCW! SCW!
The first shot of the show that we see is a panning shot of the ten thousand plus fans crowded within the Denver Coliseum. 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! 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 Sin City Wrestling "Climax Control" debut right here in Denver, Colorado!
The crowd cheers!
Justin: Now please help me welcome the Hostess With the Mostess for "Climax Control" -- Miss Amanda Hugginkiss!
The music with the techno beat starts to pump across the sound system of the Coliseum and Amanda dances out onto the stage in a red cocktail dress, matching high heels and long, blonde wig. Three handsome young men stand on stage, dressed in just spandex shorts and lifting hand weights as the performance begins and Amanda dances around them.
Amanda: He looks like Tarzan and talks like Jane
He's so damn sexy, I no complain
He's all juiced up
He is a "top"
He'll do your hair and then your makeup
They'll take you down with just one look
They hunt in packs
They don't read books
Injectable tan and no tattoos
Too young for botox
Got nothing to lose
Wo wo wo wow
They're mean gays
They live in West Hollywood
They're mean, mean gays
Well you would if you could
They're mean gays
Don't think I'm misunderstood
They might look nice but do think
Twice before you take one on
They wear designer sneakers but yours they'll take
They like party drugs and protein shakes
They don't care what you're about
They chew you up and spit you out
Wo wo wo wow
They're mean gays
They live in West Hollywood
They're mean, mean gays
Well you would if you could
They're mean gays
Don't think I'm misunderstood
They might look nice but do think
Twice before you take one on
Wo wo wo wow
They're mean gays
They live in West Hollywood
They're mean, mean gays
Well you would if you could
They're mean gays
Don't think I'm misunderstood
They might look nice but do think
Twice before you take one on
They're envy of the girls
And the envy of the boys
If you bump into one
They won't be acting coy
They'll be sipping caipirinhas made from artificial sweeteners
A circuit week Barcelona over to Ibiza, Ibiza, Ibiza...
They're mean gays
They live in West Hollywood
They're mean, mean gays
Well you would if you could
They're mean gays
Don't think I'm misunderstood
They might look nice but do think
Twice before you take one on
They're mean gays
They live in West Hollywood
They're mean, mean gays
Well you would if you could
They're mean gays
Don't think I'm misunderstood
They might look nice but do think
Twice before you take one on
She's a mean gay
I live in West Hollywood
She's a mean, mean gay
Well you would if you could
She's a mean gay
Don't think I'm misunderstood
I might look nice but do think
Twice before you take me on
Wo Wo Wo Wow
She's a mean gay
I live in West Hollywood
She's a mean, mean gay
Well you would if you could
She's a mean gay
Don't think I'm misunderstood
I might look nice but do think
Twice before you take me on!
The fans onhand in Denver give Amanda a hearty reception with cheers and applause as she bows and blows kisses to each corner of the Coliseum before vanishing behind the stage curtains - beckoning the three beefcakes to follow her with a wag of the finger.
The camera then cuts to the ringside area where Belinda Simone and Jason Adams sit at the broadcaster's table with the fans all around them, smiling and waving toward the camera.
Simone: Hello everyone and welcome! Welcome to the first ever edition of Sin City Wrestling Climax Control right here in Denver, Colorado! I am Belinda Simone!
Adams: And Believe it or not, I'm Jason Adams!
Simone: And you got it right on the very first try! Well done!
Adams: Thank you! I was up all night studying!
Simone: And I believe that. You know what else I believe? I believe Mark Ward and Christian Underwood went out of their way to ensure a top tier debut here in Colorado! Case in point; the return of Hall of Famer Crystal Zdunich in tonight's opening contest against Harper Mason!
Adams: The Troll is out to prove he's the only one capable of breaking the Unbreakable Eddie Lyons and he gets the chance to prove it tonight!
Simone: "Ms. Golden Briefcase" Georgie Robertson has all of the champions in the Bombshell division on notice! But tonight she steps inside of the ring against one of the top contenders in the entire division, Bella Madison!
Adams: Christian Underwood has been having a field day, taunting the rookie Harper Madison over her fear of stepping inside of the ring against Tempest. But it's Luna Pasilno who has stepped up to face the Amazon of the Bombshell division! And Luna is not afraid of anything or anyone!
Simone: There has been a heated rivalry over the last several months in the mixed tag team division, centering between the reigning champions Kayla Richards and Finn Whelan, and the former title holders, OZ and Eiley. Tonight, the two Bombshells look to settle things between them and their in ring rivalry once and for all! And to ensure there is a fair and decisive winner, their tag team partners have been banned from ringside!
Adams: Two big, bad Brahma bulls! Two bad arse veterans who love a good fight! That is what we have next in a Dog Collar match when Justin Smith goes up against "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart!
Simone: And then the main event for the Bombshell Internet Championship! Its the return match from December 2 Dismember V with the new champion Courtney Pierce defends against former champion Ariana Angelos! And to corral Courtney's wife and manager, Ruby Steele, the SCW Universe has decided Ruby's fate thanks to an internet poll! Tonight she is to be handcuffed to none other than me Twisted Sister! All this and more on Sin City Wrestling Climax Control!
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 hentlemen, please welcome the SCW World Heavyweight Champion, J2H!
The SCW World Heavyweight championship sits around his waist. 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 fans, cockiness dripping from the young man. He pulls the belt from his waist and puts it over his shoulder as Justin hands him a mic.
J2H: Welcome back for 2024 to the greatest show on earth, brought to you by Sin City Wrestling.
The fans cheer as J2H walks around the ring.
J2H: A few weeks ago, I did exactly what I said I was going to do and walk in to 2024 as the SCW World Heavyweight champion. I said I would beat Alexander Raven and lead this company in to 2024, I did exactly that. That little break we had has given me a lot of time to think, a lot of time to reflect on my 2023 and that was one of the best years of my career. I worked my ass off when everyone said I was here just to boost my ego, I worked harder then everyone else back there just to say a huge fuck you to each and every doubter I ever had and guess what doubters? Fuck you!
He smirks as he paces.
J2H: I came back and I went through Blast From The Past just to show you all how good I am and I did that I won it and then I went on to win this.
He points to the SCW World Heavyweight championship over his shoulder.
J2H: I lost it in a fucking war with Michael Harris, but I got it back again beating six other people, I took on Alexander Raven who earned my respect when I beat him too. I ended the year as the best fucking wrestler in the world and I sat back and I looked at all the sacrifices I made along the way, while listening to all the dirty remarks behind my back, I heard the golden boy line so many times, it lost all meaning. Well I am the fucking golden boy because I work harder then everyone in the back so I earned it.
He points his thumb to himself.
J2H: I've gone hard paced since I got back and didn't slow down, I worked myself in to the ground and you know where it got me? So far ahead of every man in the locker room, it doesn't seem fair. This title belt knows it can be mine at any time, this title belt knows any time I put on the boots, I can bring it back to where it belongs. I said I was going to show up tonight and change the face of the men's division and that's exactly what I'm gonna do.
J2H lays the championship belt on the floor in front of him.
J2H: I'm so far ahead of everyone else, keeping this is no longer a challenge to me, so as of right now, I am vacating the SCW World Heavyweight championship.
The crowd gasp in shock.
Adams: Wait... what?
Simone: J2H just gave up the championship.
J2H: The truth is there's no one in the back that can ever beat me one on one, the only time anyone takes this thing at me is if I do the job, and you so called smart wrestling fans know what that means. The fact of the matter is there's no one back there that can even come close to me, so what I'm gonna do is let some people try and lift their game to take this. See, I never needed the belt to lift me up, I lift that belt up but everyone back there needs the belt to lift them up because they can't fucking do it on their own, so I sat down with Mark and Christian and they let me pick eight names to go for this thing.
J2H looks down the camera.
J2H: You're fucking welcome by the way.
He smirks.
J2H: Eight names, starting next week will have a chance to advance to get this belt. Eight of you are there because I put you there, remember that.
He turns to face the other side of the ring.
J2H: I know you're thinking this is my retirement speech but fuck that, I'm not going anywhere, I'm just gonna work when I wanna work, do what I wanna do, go beat up the little shit heads lower down that would never get a chance to work with me, just because I can. I'm going nowhere, I just wanna sit and watch eight people who had no chance of beating me, rip each others eyes out, sell their souls to call themselves the top champion.
He turns to face a different side of the crowd.
J2H: And I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that I'm doing this, just to call my shot and take the belt back again and be champion again, well, you're half right.
He raises a finger.
J2H: But not when you think. For 2024, I am NOT going to be coming for that championship, I am not going to be in contenders matches, or Blast From The Past or anything that is gonna put me in line for that belt. You heard that right, I'm gonna be here and wrestle, but I am not calling my shot for 2024, so you can all try and live up to who I am, you're safe and you're welcome for that too. 2025 on the other hand, all bets are off and I'm coming back for what I want.
He looks down at the belt.
J2H: It's time for you to all get off your asses and work for this, this is your shot and not out of the kindness of my heart, because honestly, you all fucking suck and couldn't be a champion any other way. I'm J2H, I'm the best champion you will ever see and frankly, any of the eight I picked will be a fucking let down compared to me, but I said I would change the face of this division, well face changed. That's real talk bitch!
Lights out starts to play again and J2H looks at the belt one more time, before leaving the ring.
Simone: I don't believe what we've just seen.
Adams: I don't think anyone had this in mind when he said he was gonna change the face of SCW.
Simone: 2024 just started with an unexpected bang. J2H will not be our World Champion this year.
Adams: Most thought he would be for the whole year, but I can not wait to see what happens next!
The scene opens backstage where we see Harper Mason working out, the young rookie is set to compete in the first SCW Match of the New Year against the returning Crystal Zdunich soon and is getting ready to fight.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Hey Harp, happy new year.
Harper looks up and sees Rocky approaching her.
Harper: Happy new year, but somehow I doubt you just stopped by to wish me Happy New Year, especially a week after New Year's Eve.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: I suppose that's obvious but you have been thrown into a huge match, after all it's the first match of the new year and it's against Crystal Zdunich.
Harper: Yeah, I know, I guess you want my thoughts right?
Rocky nods as Harper leans against the wall.
Harper: On one hand Crystal's a hell of a competitor, on the other hand? Well just look at some of the things she's done over the years.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: She says she's a changed woman though?
Harper: I saw that too, if she has changed then good for her but a change of attitude won't do her much good against me, I've faced everyone from respectful veterans to Courtney Piecer and Jane McCullican and thy didn't exactly share the same outlook, aside from my match against Bea.
Harper's eye twitches.
Harper: Who I'm still waiting for a rematch with!
Harper lets out a deep breath.
Harper: I won them all and I'll sure as hell go down swinging against Crystal if I do lose to her, if I get that win though?
Harper smiles a bit.
Harper: That would be a great way to kick off my first full year as a wrestler, wouldn't it?
Ms. Rocky Mountains: I suppose it would, but what's your manager situation like? Now that Jessie's pregnant and all?
Harper: Let's just say that my arrangement with Josh became a little more permanent over the holidays, now if you excuse me? I have a house to tear down!
Harper walks off as the scene fades.
Justin: This match is scheduled for one fall… introducing first…
Jonathon Young's cover of "New Divide" by Linkin Park hits the speakers and Harper emerges from the back throwing some kicks in the air to the opening beat, once the initial lyrics hit Harper does a spinning roundhouse kick before dropping to one knee and throwing up the Devil Horns.
Justin: From Orlando, Florida and being accompanied by SCW Hall of Famer Jessie Salco, she is the "Slaytanic Avenger" HARPER MASON!
Once Harper hears her name called she jumps to her feet with a massive grin on her face, she sprints down to the ring clapping hands with the fans at ringside before she jumps into the ring and down a forward roll landing on her knees and grinning broadly, ready to throw down with her opponent.
Justin: And her opponent…
The arena fades to black and as it does we are treated to the loud sounds of Let It Go by Demi Lovato blasting all across the speakers. We are treated to fog filling the arena that looks like mist and snow flurries begin to fall from the ceiling. As the music picks up we can see two figures emerging through the curtain. Those figures are the Zdunichs. Seleana claps for her wife as Crystal emerges out in blue top with white ruffles on the front and extended down to her knee on the left side. She wears a short, black lace skirt with a white belt. She wears blue glovelets fastened by black straps. She has black ribbons on her upper arms and knee-high brown UGG Style boots with no heel. Crystal smirks as she has a white rose in her hand and she smells it bringing a smile to her face.
Justin: Making her way to the ring being accompanied by Seleana Zdunich born in Detroit Michigan representing Los Angeles, California she is "The Winter Rose" Crystal Zdunich!!!
Crystal walks down the aisle all smiles. She claps the hands of the outstretched fans as she stops and hands her white rose to a special little girl in the audience. She finally makes it to the ring where she does a split to enter the ring. She rises back up and blows kisses to all of the fans that are cheering her on. She bounces about as Seleana claps her hands for her wife. Crystal waves her hands running her hands through her long blue hair as she waits for the match to start.
The ref moves in and check both for weapons before indicating for the bell to be rung…
DING DING DING!
Zdunich and Mason stare at each other from across the ring, as the ref rings the bell. They take a few steps before moving in and locking up in the centre of the ring, they jockey for position for a few moments with neither getting the upper hand, before Zdunich puts her weight behind the lock up and pushes Mason backwards into the corner. Once in the corner, the ref moves in and tells Zdunich to back off, but Zdunich ignores the ref, and she puts a good onto the bottom rope to push herself forward a little more as the ref gets to three and Zdunich lets go and takes a step backwards with her hands up.
Simone: Both move in and lock up in the centre of the ring, where they jockey for position for a few moments, before Mason is driven backwards into the corner, as the ref tells Crystal to back off, but she doesn't as she tries to keep Harper in the corner before having to back off.
Mason sees the opportunity for the opening and drives a boot into Zdunich's stomach, Zdunich stumbles backwards holding her stomach and Mason comes charging out from the corner and grabs Zdunich around the waist and drags her down to the mat. She quickly adjust herself with a backflip and grabbing Zdunich legs she rolls her up with a bridging pin…
Adams: This gives Harper a chance and she catches Crystal with a boot to the stomach, which Crystal stumbles back and Harper rushes forward and drags Crystal down to the mat and then bridges into a pin.
ONE!
TWO!
Kickout!
Zdunich kicks out, as she and Mason quickly make their way to their feet, as Zdunich takes a wild swing at Mason, but Mason ducks and grabs Zdunich around the waist and lifts her up and then drops her down to the mat and locks in a grounded headlock.
Simone: Crystal kicks out, as both make their way back to their feet as Crystal goes for a wild swing but Harper ducks and grabs her around the waist and lifts her up before planting her onto the mat and locks in a grounded front headlock.
Zdunich stays on her knees, as she grabs Mason's hand and twists and breaks Mason's grip as Mason rolls onto her back, while Zdunich is on her knees before leaping on top of Mason for a pin.
ONE!
Kickout!
Adams: Zdunich with a pin… but Mason kicks out.
Mason kicks out, as she and Zdunich makes it back to their knees with Zdunich holding onto Mason's arm with an arm bar, as Zdunich and Mason rise to their feet, where they take a few steps as Zdunich goes to deliver a punch to Mason's stomach, but Mason blocks it and grabs Zdunich arm and hits a arm drag sending Zdunich across the ring. Mason climbs to her feet, as Zdunich rushes back in but Mason grabs her legs and sends her back down to the mat. Mason keeping hold of Zdunich legs, she rolls her backwards and back to her feet, but Zdunich is ready for her and hits an arm drag.
Simone: Zdunich tries to catch Mason with a shot to the stomach, but Mason blocks and hits an arm drag and as Zdunich makes her way back towards Mason, Mason sends her down to the mat.
Adams: Mason goes go for a pin but instead rolls her backwards and onto her feet, Zdunich surprises her with an arm drag.
Mason slowly makes her back to her feet, as Zdunich stands to her feet as Mason stumbles towards Zdunich and Zdunich takes Mason out and down to the mat once more, as she grabs her foot and rolls her backwards onto her knees, however, Mason responds by grabbing Zdunich foot and drags her down to the mat and goes for a pin…
ONE!
Kickout!
Adams: Zdunich takes Mason down this time, as she repeats what Mason did but that doesn't work out and Mason turns it around and pins Zdunich, but she kicks out at one.
Zdunich rolls away, as Mason makes her way to her feet and approaches Zdunich, who as she rises up she gets a boot to the stomach before grabbing her and locking in a head lock before taking her down to the mat. Zdunich kicks her legs about before bringing one and manages to wrap it around Mason's head/neck for a head scissors and Mason quickly twists and turns and wriggles free as she and Zdunich make their way back to the feet and Mason rushes in and Zdunich catches Mason with a double palm strike. Mason stumbles back holding her chest and Zdunich rushes forward with a standing dropkick, which sends Mason down to the mat and Zdunich following up with a s standing moonsault before going for a cover…
Simone: Mason approaches Zdunich, who catches Zdunich in the stomach before locking in a headlock. She then quickly takes her down to the mat, but Zdunich is quick to fight out of it as she hooks a leg around Mason's head with a head scissors.
Adams: But Mason quickly escapes the move, as they make their way back to their feet. Mason approaches but gets a double palm strike to her chest, which rocks Mason before Zdunich follows up with a standing dropkick and a standing moonsault.
ONE!
TWO!
Kickout!
Simone: Mason kicks out at two.
Zdunich shakes her head, as she turns to Mason and rolls her onto her stomach, but Mason quickly scrambles forward, as Zdunich grabs her foot, but Mason kicks out and catches Zdunich hand and Zdunich releases and Mason gets to the corner and grabs the bottom rope before sitting up as Zdunich looks to see where Mason is. She makes her way to her feet and moves to Mason, but the ref keeps her back, as Mason uses the ropes and pulls herself up to her feet and she takes a step away from the ropes and Zdunich rushes in and Mason dodges and sends Zdunich over the ropes.
Adams: Zdunich tries to look for a submission hold but Mason squirms free before making her way to her feet. Zdunich rushes in but Mason sends Zdunich over the ropes.
Zdunich lands on the apron, as Mason turns, Zdunich takes a wild swing, which Mason ducks and Mason drives her shoulder into Zdunich stomach. Zdunich drops to her knees and Mason grabs Zdunich and drags her through the ropes and then hits a DDT and then goes for a cover…
Simone: Zdunich goes for a wild swing, which Mason ducks and drives a shoulder into Zdunich's stomach before dragging her through the ropes for a DDT.
ONE!
TWO!
Th…kickout!
Mason shakes her head, as she rolls Zdunich onto her stomach and then grabs her arm and locks in a fujiwara armbar. Zdunich grimaces in pain, as she resists the urge to tap as she moves her legs about and then catches the bottom rope and she leaves a foot there. The ref moves in and informs Mason and Mason lets go and rolls away, as Zdunich grabs her arm.
Adams: Zdunich kicks out at two, as Mason then looks for a fujiwara armbar, but Zdunich is too close to the ropes and gets a foot on the rope forcing Mason to release.
Mason climbs to her feet and moves in and as she grabs Zdunich and pulls her up, but Zdunich pushes through the pain and hits a palm strike, this time to Mason's face. Mason stumbles back holding her face as Zdunich turns and hits a springboard crossbody. Zdunich climbs to her feet as Mason rolls away but Zdunich goes after her and grabs her and pulls her up. Mason shoves her away but Zdunich spins around and catches Mason with a chick kick.
Simone: Mason is in trouble here. as she has no answers for any of Zdunich's shots.
Mason stumbles backwards and Zdunich follows with a spike hurricanrana and sends Mason across the ring. Zdunich crawls over to Mason, where she grabs her and then proceeds to tie her up and lock in the Frozen Nova (Naomi's Feel the Glow).
Mason struggles and tries to get free but she has to tap out…
Adams: Frozen nova locked in by Zdunich and Mason has no choice but to tap out.
DING DING DING!
Justin: winner of this match via submission…. Crystal Zdunich.
Zdunich's music hits over the p.a, as she releases the hold and she climbs to her feet, as the ref grabs her arm and raises it in victory.
Backstage in the halls of the Coliseum, we find something of an unusual scene as the now-former World Heavyweight Champion - J2H - trying to make a hasty retreat for his waiting limo in the parking garage, but being pursued by none other than the Troll.
The Troll: Please!
J2H: No!
The Troll: PLEASE!
J2H: For fuck's sake! How many damn times do I have to repeat myself before you get it through your thick head!? NO! I am NOT throwing out one of the other eight so you can be in the tournament!
The Troll: But I deserve to be in it!
J2H rolls his eyes and audibly scoffs as he continues on his way, not even slowing down.
J2H: Yeah and I'm the Pygmy King!
The Troll: But you entered that guy with the fake ass - Miles Kasey! And even Peter Vaughn!
J2H: They're champions!
The Troll: So am I! Look@!
The Troll whips the Troll championship belt from around his waist and immediately his sweat pants drops down to around his knees. He hurriedly pulls them back up and hurries after J2H, not giving up!
J2H: You have to be joking! You know the gold on that thing is just foil and there's milk chocolate underneath??
The Troll: That is a lie! This is a real championship belt and that makes me a champion!
J2H reaches the door to the garage and grabs the handle, stopping with a silent but deadly angry expression on his face as this lout does not take no for an answer!
The Troll: That means I DESERVE to be...
J2H: LOOK...!
J2H spins around, ready to lay his fat ass out, when he blinks and looks around. The Troll is gone. Nowhere to be seen. Just a large garbage bin with the lid slammed shut. The teddy bear Angel seated on top of the closed lid and a sign written in purple crayon that reads "He's gone now." J2H slowly turns back to the door, yanking it open.
J2H: I have got to get away from this fucking insane asylum!
J2H starts to step through to take his leave when he pauses and turns back to the teddy bear and shoots him a thumbs up before slamming the door behind him.
Simone: Welcome back to Climax Control everyone and whilst we've just had our first Bombshell Match of the year the men are about to showcase their talents for the first time this year as well! Unfortunately I use "talents" in the loosest possible sense because one of those wrestlers is The Troll! Fortunately he's facing up and comer Eddie Lyons in singles action!
Adams: Eddie was Peter Vaughn's last challenger of 2023 and he put up a valiant effort, that said, Eddie wants to get back on the winning track in 2023 and what better way than to face The Troll?
Simone: For those who, for some reason, think we're being too harsh on The Troll, bear in mind this man won his first match, after two years of being in the company, by falling on his opponent! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
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 Kat Jones. He has an annoying, excited look on his face as he pumps his arms, greeted by the boos of the fans, while Kat smiles and politely claps her hands for him.
Justin: Accompanied to the ring by Kat Jones! 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 Kat casually strolls down to ringside behind him. While Kat 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.
Simone: I have to wonder how Kat puts up with The Troll at this point but here he is again.
Adams: I almost wish the bosses would send Harper back out, she's wrestled guys before, she'd put up a better fight against Eddie than The Troll!
Justin: And his opponent!
As Clouds by NF begins A fog fills the stage area, as Eddie Lyons appears in the middle, hoodie up, and arms folded. He stands there looking down at the ring for a few moments.
Justin: From Baltimore, Maryland, weighing 230ibs, he is "Unbreakable" Eddie Lyons!
Shooting a fist into the air, Eddie pulls his hoodie down, and makes his way down the ramp, tagging the hands of a few fans along the way before climbing the stairs into the ring. Eddie extends his arms to both sides then drops to a knee, and punches the mat, he then moves to his corner to await the start of the match.
Simone: Eddie has been impressive but he hasn't been able to clinch that big win!
Adams: Maybe 2024 will be his year? He's certainly starting off on the right foot against The Troll.
Drew tries to go over the rules to Eddie and The Troll but The Troll isn't having any of it as he charges forward at the speed of a tortoise on morphine, and Eddie sidesteps him before tripping him up with his foot prompting Drew to call for the bell.
DING DING DING
Simone: You know, considering how long The Troll's been in The Saviours, you'd think they'd at least have him work on his cardio.
Adams: I don't think he has any cardio to work on!
Eddie shakes his head as The Troll scrambles to his feet but when his overweight opponent does get back on his feet Eddie catches him with a Clothesline and then drops him with a bodyslam! The Troll gets o his knees and starts begging off Eddie and his opponent hesitates just long enough to get a poke to the eyes from The Troll! Eddie is sent reeling from the eye poke before he drops Eddie with a spear! The Troll goes for the first pin of the match.
ONE!
TWO!
And Eddie kicks out! The Troll argues with Drew about an apparently slow count but Drew's having none of it as Eddie gets back to his feet and The Troll backs right into him, turns around and bolts from the ring with Eddie giving chase, at least at first because at one point Eddie stops chasing The Troll and steps to the side, The Troll on the other hand? Well calling it running is being generous but he keeps going.
Simone: Can someone in the production booth edit in the Benny Hill theme song over this footage?!
Adams: Seriously, we're trying not to die of laughter over here!
Eddie actually takes a moment to interact with the fans until The Troll doubles over from exhaustion and realizes that Eddie just made a fool of him, at which point Eddie rolls The Troll into the ring and follows him in before rolling him up with a Victory Roll.
ONE!
TWO!
And The Troll still has enough energy in his to kick out at two! Eddie is the first one to his feet and he waits for The Troll to get back up to his feet at which point Eddie goes to knock him back down with a Superkick but The Troll dodges whilst keeping his head up, why? Because The Troll's head collides with Eddie's………well………
Adams: I guess Eddie Lyons' loins won't be sleeping tonight.
Simone: Really Jason, REALLY?!
Eddie falls over clutching his balls and it's not really clear as to whether or not that was intentional on The Troll's part because he is still catching his breath from his impromptu workout but once he realizes what he's done The Troll quickly goes for a pin of Eddie.
ONE!
TWO!
And Eddie kicks out, The Troll then decides to try for a submission, keyword being try.
Simone: Err, what is The Troll doing?
Adams: I *THINK* he's trying to make Eddie submit!
The Troll is going for (what looks like) a single leg Boston Crab on Eddie but he isn't really putting any weight on Eddie's back which allows Eddie to easily reverse out of it and catch The Troll in a Roll-Up.
ONE!
TWO!
And The Troll kicks out! The Troll gets back to his feet and Eddie sits up only to get kicked back down as The Troll calls for The Flight of the Troll.
Simone: The Troll's looking for his second career win!
Adams: Please don't do that to Eddie!
Fortunately for Eddie he sees the Troll Coming and, well, The Troll is still exhausted from his workout causing him to double over right before he goes for the move allowing Eddie to drop him with the Lyons Roar!
Simone: And there's Eddie with the Lyons Roar!
Adams: Stick a fork in The Troll, he's done!
Eddie goes for the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner, Eddie Lyons!
Simone: Eddie gets his first win of the year and it's back to the drawing board for The Troll!
Adams: Again!
Eddie celebrates his win whilst Drew checks on The Troll.
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen! Please welcome once again -- Ms. Amanda Hugginkiss!
The music begins as Amanda struts out onto the stage in high heels, and a shimmering, silver party dress.
Amanda: I don't feel like waiting to get inside
Watch me gettin' crazy up on the pole
All the guys are lookin' at me
Still hungover from a night of boozin'
When I get there I will always cut the line
Got my girls with me, the phone's buzzin' right
Everybody knows that I'm out tonight
While the bar guy mixes liquid and ice
Pulses through my body neon paradise
You don't have to tell me, I know I'm tight
All the lonely boys wanna take a ride
All the guys are lookin' at me
All the girls just wanna be me
No one else can be F-A-B
Be F-A-B
Just like me
I'm a party girl, in a party world
Move aside, 'cause you're killin' my buzz, oh
Shot, shot, curl, I'm a party girl
Beat, beat, takin' over the dance floor
I'm a party girl, in a party world
Move aside, 'cause you're killin' my buzz, oh
Shot, shot, curl, I'm a party girl
Beat, beat, takin' over the dance floor
'Cause my life is a reality show
When I hit the stage, they all come to see
It will also be tomorrow on TMZ
All the girls just wanna be me
No one else can be F-A-B
Be F-A-B
Just like me
I'm a party girl, in a party world
Move aside, 'cause you're killin' my buzz, oh
Shot, shot, curl, I'm a party girl
Beat, beat, takin' over the dance floor
I'm a party girl, in a party world
Move aside, 'cause you're killin' my buzz, oh
Shot, shot, curl, I'm a party girl
Beat, beat, takin' over the dance floor
When that chick wakes up, I'm still snoozin'
I've been out dancing all night long
And they all get up when they hear my song
Face, pose, snap, like that
Turning good boys bad
Got my bodyguards 'cause I'm on the A-list
Keep talkin' trash, 'cause you're makin' me famous
I'm a party girl, in a party world
Move aside, 'cause you're killin' my buzz, oh
Shot, shot, curl, I'm a party girl
Beat, beat, takin' over the dance floor
I'm a party girl, in a party world
Move aside, 'cause you're killin' my buzz, oh
Shot, shot, curl, I'm a party girl
Beat, beat, takin' over the dance floor
The crowd cheers and whistles as Amanda strikes a pose as the stage spotlight winks out.
Simone: Bella Madison and Georgie Robertson both ended 2023 in spectacular fashion when Georgie was the first Bombshell in several years to win the Golden Briefcase and Bella unsuccessfully challenged Julianna DiMaria for the World Bombshell Title, now they will face off in their respective first matches of 2024.
Adams: Both had quite the year last year, Bella spent most of it on maternity leave after she got pregnant and Georgie kicked off the year with a shock win over Roxi Johnson! Who knows what 2024 will bring these ladies?
Simone: One way to find out, let's take it to Justin!
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
The throbbing beat of Adam Lambert's For your entertainment fills the venue. A body can be seen in shadow as the fans turn towards the entrance. A strobing light flashes behind the body that turns slowly as a spotlight slowly lights up the ramp area and kills the strobe to reveal a brunette in a black leather jacket over black tights and staring down into the ring, a slow smirk beginning to cross her lips.
Justin: Introducing first, from South London, she is the holder of the Golden Briefcase GEORGIE ROBERTSON!
Heading to the ring, she stops at the ring stairs and then moves slowly up to the apron and into the ring where she moves towards a corner and leans back against the turnbuckles with one foot on the bottom rope.
Simone: Georgie has been strangely quiet since winning the briefcase which I'm sure Krystal Wolfe loves considering her rants about, well, both Bella and Georgie really.
Adams: She has been rather outspoken but we'll see how that affects Bella and Georgie.
Justin: And her opponent!
Arena goes dark as the ominous tones of New Years Day's "Shut up" begins to blare. The entrance lights up as does the video screen that shows, climbing up a set of stairs we see with each step taken a different footwear. Saddle shoes followed by heels followed by Chuck Taylors followed by a pair of wrestling shoes with kickpads.
Justin: From New York, New York, BELLA MADISON!
The roar comes over the sound system as we see Bella standing on top of the entrance. She stands wearing her wrestling gear along with a ring jacket with the hood up and starts making her way to the ring. Towards the end of the chorus she hops up on the ring side and climbs to the second rope, drops the hood of the jacket with a smirk and a wink as the song fades out.
Simone: Bella has been on a role since coming back from maternity leave but will that roll continue into the new year?
Adams: Or will Georgie stop it?
Jacob goes over the rules with both women and once they nod to confirm that they understand the rules Jacob calls for the bell.
DING DING DING
Simone: And our second Bombshell Match of the year is officially underway.
Adams: This will be an important match for both Bella and Georgie because it could see who will have positive momentum heading into the rest of the month, maybe even the year.
Once the bell rings Bella and Georgie circle around each other for a few seconds before they lock up in the middle of the ring, Georgie takes control of the match in the early going by scoring a knee lift to Bella's midsection before dropping the New Yorker with a DDT in the middle of the ring, Georgie rolls Bella onto her back and she goes for the first pin of the match.
ONE!
TWO!
And Bella kicks out.
Simone: Georgie isn't wasting any time in going for a pin on Bella.
Adams: She wants to continue her momentum from winning the Golden Briefcase last month.
Georgie shakes her head at her failed attempt at winning the match early but recovers quickly before grabbing at Bella's leg and going for a Single Leg Boston Crab but Bella has enough fight in her to kick away at Georgie before she sends Georgie stumbling back towards the ring ropes and Bella gets to her feet before catching Georgie with a Northern Lights Suplex on the rebound, Bella bridges for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
And Georgie kicks out and promptly rolls out of the ring before Bella can try anything else.
Simone: And now Bella's going for a pin early.
Adams: And Georgie's retreated to the outside to regroup.
Bella gets to her feet and sees that Georgie is on the outside, Bella goes to follow Georgie to the outside but Jacob stops her in her tracks before resuming his count, Bella shakes her head before climbing up a nearby turnbuckle and hits Georgie with a Moonsault wiping out both Bombshells and forcing Jacob to restart the count! The crowd comes to their feet for Bella's daredevil move as both Bombshells regroup.
Simone: Georgie didn't get much of a chance to recover before Bella hit her with that Moonsault!
Adams: And whoever gets up first will have a huge advantage!
Bella and Georgie get back to their feet at the same time but Bella is just a little bit faster on the draw, grabbing Georgie by her top and going to throw her back into the ring, however Georgie kicks Bella in the gut to great her grip and then leaps onto the apron before hitting a Springboard Moonsault o Bella! Georgie gets back to her feet first this time and breaks Jacob's count just in time before leaving the ring to get Bella.
Simone: And Georgie just practically said "anything you can do I can do better" to Bella.
Adams: Oh great, now I have that song stuck in my head!
Georgie throws Bella back into the ring and follows her in before going for a pin.
ONE!
TWO!
And Bella kicks out! Georgie is clearly frustrated at this but she maintains her cool, giving Bella a chance to get back to her feet before locking in an Octopus Hold on Bella! Georgie keeps the hold locked in tight on Bella and Jacob gets into position to ask Georgie if she wants to submit, Bella refuses to give up but the Octopus Hold is locked in tight on her and it eventually brings her down to her knees.
Simone: We've gone from an exchange of Moonsaults to Georgie trying to get the submission win on Bella.
Adams: It's a tricky hold to get out of and we've seen Georgie use it ever since she signed with SCW.
Georgie is clearly getting frustrated as her hold isn't having the desired effect on Bella but this momentary lapse allows Bella to reverse the hold into a pinning combo.
ONE!
TWO!
And Georgie kicks out forcing her to break the hold in the process! Both Bombshells are drained from the match and Georgie is getting frustrated at how the match is going, once both women are back on their feet Georgie makes the first move by going for a discuss clothesline but Bella ducks it and runs to the opposite ropes, both women go for a cross body and they collide in mid-air knocking them down for the count for now.
Simone: Georgie and Bella are down and whoever gets up first will have a huge advantage.
Adams: Who will get the win at this point!
At the count of seven Georgie starts to stir and Bella isn't far behind, but Bella is using a nearby turnbuckle to pull herself up and seeing this Georgie calls for her finisher!
Simone: Georgie is going for the One and Done!
Adams: Will she kick off another year with a win?
Georgie charges at Bella to start her finisher but Bella ducks out of the way at the last second causing Georgie to collide knee first with the top turnbuckle, seeing that Georgie is favouring her knees Bella trips up Georgie before locking in the Bella Notte!
Simone: And Bella Has the Bella Notte locked in!
Adams: Georgie has nowhere to go, stick a fork in her she's done.
Jacob checks on Georgie but she's already tapping out!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner by submission, Bella Madison!
Simone: Bella gets the win with the Bella Notte!
Adams: That's going to be a huge setback for Bella because whilst she didn't lose the Golden Briefcase losing your first match as the Golden Briefcase holder is going to set her back!
Bella celebrates after letting go off the hold and Jacob checks on Georgie.
Back to ringside, Julianna DiMaria is standing in the center of the ring with her SCW Bombshells World Championship and she's hearing some boos from the audience. She of course, doesn't mind them at all. She's largely thinking about what she has accomplished over her short time in the company and she's obviously beaming with pride as she begins to speak.
Julianna: As we begin the colloquially named "Celebration of All Things Julianna"... I want to rewind back to the summer when I first came here. I am almost positive that when I first got here, there were plenty of "who the fuck is Julianna DiMaria?" And I don't blame you for thinking that. After all, some people in this company live in a bubble. They don't know… or let's be honest… care about what is going on outside of this company. Me? Personally? I think the best wrestlers in this business keep up with what's going on everywhere because the more you know, the better off you are. BUT, that's just my opinion. Anyway, it was clear that the powers that be knew who I was and that my reputation precedes me. They could've just thrown me in there in my first match against Twisted Sister or Chloe something or Bea Barnhart let's be honest.
But they didn't.
I got Dawn Warren.
Blast from the Past finalist, Dawn Warren… as ridiculous as those words are going together. I didn't just beat her. I basically dominated her. Everything snowballed from there. Since I've been here, I've been virtually unstoppable. Now, sure there have been bumps in the road along the way. Nothing is ever perfect. BUT, my record speaks for itself and no matter how many times someone comes out of the woods to talk their shit about me, my reign, or anything about me under the sun, that record speaks LOUDER than a bunch of empty words from people that are either too stupid, too bitter or too jealous to understand.
The fact of the matter is, those of you that talk shit about me either on social media, behind my back when the cameras aren't rolling or when the cameras are rolling when I'm not around… you're either cowards, you talk shit because it's popular to talk shit, or because… let's be honest…
I don't have a loss on my record for you to pick on, so you just grasp for straws and create lies out of thin air such as "nobody cares about you".
Which… if you look at my last match and my previous title defense for example… if Bella Madison didn't care about me, she wouldn't have given me the best fight that she could've given me. She did. She STILL lost because as good as she was, I was even BETTER. But she gave me the best fight she could've given me. There's no shame in that. And really, give that girl a Roulette or Internet title shot. Honestly. I know you all wanted the Christmas miracle, but TOO BAD, SO SAD… this business isn't built on miracles…
The fans are booing her louder as she effectively runs up the score on Bella Madison.
Julianna: You can HATE ME all you want and I know why you hate me. It's because I am not the conventional Bombshell. I didn't come here kissing ass. I didn't come here respecting people in the Hall of Fame and bowing down to their greatness and I understand why that would ruffle feathers, but file that under "I don't give a fuck". You hate me because I am ABOVE all the petty drama that goes on. I am ABOVE the likes of the Go Gym ROBOTS that start 90 percent of the drama. I am ABOVE repping Basic Gym A and Basic Gym B. I am my OWN BREED of Bombshell that you can't put in a box. You choose to bash me at every turn off camera in your little secret side conversations because for all the false bravado in the Bombshells locker room, most of you are a bunch of COWARDS.
You name drop me in your promos when you know I am not around and try to drag my name through the mud because again… COWARDS. BITTER! JEALOUS! COWARDS!
You hate me because I did, in only SIX matches, what most of you took YEARS to do… and what some of you will NEVER be able to do…
Julianna raises her championship in the air.
Julianna: You hate me because I supposedly "jumped the line". Was it fair to debate whether I deserved my shot? Sure! But after I WON at High Stakes, after I have gone through THREE title defenses, after I went NINE FOR NINE in 2023 with my last 5 matches either being world title matches or de facto contendership matches, the debate? OVER! You hate me because I rose to the top so fast, but you also hate me because I didn't make like Electra Styles and drop the ball so bad that I never won a title defense and failed to even make the next Supercard. You have rooted for me to fail from DAY ONE… which is nothing new. That tends to be a thing with either new Bombshells or people that go against the grain. And really? I don't mind the hate, but I DO think it's so sad that most of you are so pathetic that you're so afraid to say what I'm calling you out for AT ALL, let alone to my face.
Not ONE Bombshell has had the guts to step up to me outside of a match… instead choosing to hide behind petty insults like "nobody" and "nobody cares about you" and all of this middle school level BULLSHIT. Exactly WHO has stepped up over the Christmas break to try to get a shot at me? Exactly! I deserve to celebrate the unreal level of greatness that has raised the bar of this division and there's not a bitch in the back that has a spine to step up to me…
The opening cords of "Mine" by Haelstorm hits the PA system. Alexandra makes her way out onto the top of the ramp, microphone in her hand. The crowd goes wild, for their former Bombshell Roulette Champion. She had been backstage, listening to everything that Julianna said.
I will wear you down
I will break your crown
Because it's mine
She makes her way down to the ring and slips in, standing there looking at Julianna, while the fans are chanting for her. There's a strange mix of Julianna and Alexandra chants going around the arena. Alexandra motions for her music to stop and it does. She holds her hand up lifting the microphone to her lips.
Alexandra: Hey Julianna.. Congratulations on being the World Bombshell Champion. Now, onto the more important things. You stated that when you came in people didn't know who you were, that people back there live in a bubble. Not me darling. I'm well connected and I pay attention to those in this company, as well as those outside of it. I've got my fingers on the pulse of this industry. You brag about who you've beaten, bravo. But remember that every match brings you a step closer to finding that one special competitor, with the power and strength of will to take that shiny strap off you. No one is one hundred percent untouchable baby.
The fans start cheering and chanting again.
Alexandra: Victories come and go. Take it from a veteran of this industry. One day you are on top and the next, you are at the lowest of the lows. It all really depends on who you are standing across the ring from. That can make or break the moment, it can push or end your reign. While everyone else might stand around back there afraid of coming out here. However, that's not me. I commend you for coming in and blazing your own trail, I too did that and it landed me the Bombshell Roulette Championship.
She lowers the microphone for a moment, looking out over the fans with a smirk. She nods her head, listening to them as they chant hers and Julianna's name.
Alexandra: You say that no one has the guts to step up to the plate and challenge you. Well over the Christmas Holiday, I contacted management and we came to an agreement. You and me for the World Bombshell Championship. What do you have to say about that?
Alexandra takes a step back and waits to see what Julianna would say. Julianna takes in what she just heard for a second, unsure of how to react at first before a smirk comes on her face for a few seconds.
Julianna: FINALLY…
Julianna scoffs for a bit.
Julianna: Holy crap, FINALLY! Do you realize how long I have been waiting for SOMEONE to actually have a spine? Trust me, I have a pulse of the industry too. I am not ignorant of who you are or what you've done. I know you were most recently the Bombshell Roulette Champion and you had a pretty strong run with that. Your reign actually elevated that title because even though you've been around the block for a long while, when it comes to the company, you were one of the 'newbies' on the block just like I was. It is REFRESHING, honestly, that someone like you comes out here because honestly, picking apart the old school names or those tied to certain cliques around here was starting to bore me a little bit. When I came to this company, I made it a mission to change the status quo. I did that when I won this, but that's only part of the mission. The other part? Was for someone NEW, ANYONE NEW, to step up. See this right here, in this ring? This represents the change I've been striving for…
But you better believe that when it comes to being crunch time, as I've proven time and time again, nobody has been able to prove that they are better than me. You could very well give me my hardest challenge and I hope you do… but ultimately?
Julianna raises the belt in the air.
Julianna: This is staying with me. You're on, you better believe that!
Alexandra smirks, looking at her with a nod.
Alexandra: See you soon Julianna.
With that Alexandra nods, dropping the microphone, and rolls out of the ring, walking backwards up the ramp towards the back as "Mine" plays over the sound system. Julianna narrows her eyes with a little bit of skepticism and anger before she makes her own exit.
Justin: Our next match of this evening us a Standard Rules match pitting Luna Pasilno against Tempest. First to make their way to the ring, she hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, and she comes into this match at five feet four inches and one hundred twenty-three pounds, please give a great Denver, Colorado, welcome for THE MASOCHIST. . .THE IDOL. . .LUNA PASILNO!!!
The lights in the arena begin to dull. . .going to almost complete black. The opening chime a single spotlight appearing above Luna Pasilno with a large smile plastered across her face, hands raising to her sides, palms downwards, hands bent somewhat. "Cause I'm a King," plays out as blue lights pulse across the arena in time with the music. Luna's hands thrust down rapidly, as she starts striding forth while rolling her hips heavily with each measured and purposeful step. The crowd begins roaring with boos and dissent with vitriol flowing from them. Luna comes to a stop at the base of the ramp with her gaze fixed on the center of the ring. She bends at the knee slightly turning side on and throwing her head back. One hand pressing the back of her wrist against her head, hand hanging flaccidly, the other still resting on her hip. "THERE IS A GOD, AND SHE IS ME!" Luna bounces up slightly, bringing her hand from her hip up in full flourish and "shows herself off" taking a few quick steps before swinging one leg up onto the apron. Hooking her hands, Luna pulls herself up and under bringing the other leg up in a momentary split as she slides beneath the bottom rope. Luna sits and turns, pulling herself up with the ropes, then slowly backing into the middle of the ring. Shimmying her jacket off in the process. Luna then looks up to the entrance area to await the arrival of her opponent.
Adams: Wow! For a small size wrestler Luna Pasilno sure has a lot of self-respect and a high opinion of herself.
Simone: As she should have Jason. Look at this match Luna accepted. She is giving up eleven inches in height, and 95 pounds of weight, to Tempest. If you are not able to admire a wrestler who is not afraid of facing a larger opponent then you need to adjust your way of thinking about the sport of wrestling.
Justin: Next to make their way to the ring, she hails from Honolulu, Hawaii, and she comes into this match at six feet three inches and two hundred eighteen pounds, please give a great Denver, Colorado, welcome for TEMPEST!!!
The heavy beat of Halestorm's "YOU CALL ME A BITCH LIKE IT'S A BAD THING" kicks up over the sound system and the heads of the SCW Universe turns towards the entrance as the Bombshell Amazon, Tempest, walks out onto the landing. The fans are in awe at the size of Tempest as she wastes no time in power walking straight to the ring, her eyes never straying from her destination and glaring at Luna Pasilno who is in the ring, and Tempest is not paying no mind to the fans reaching out toward her. A perpetual frown on her face, Tempest arrives at the ringside area where she climbs up onto the ring apron and straight inside of the ring. Tempest stands in the center of the ring, her arms held out and turns full circle, and she glares at Luna Pasilno, before moving to a corner to await the official start of this match.
Adams: Tempest is the type of wrestler I can admire. Tempest is tall and carries her weight nicely and she brings doubt to her opponents and often just the mere sight of her causes opponents to give up hope of lasting long in a match and even less hope of winning against her.
Simone: Since you seem to have this twisted logic that the larger wrestler in a match is always going to win I need to refresh your memory. I will not name wrestlers who are very large and strong who lost to much smaller and lighter opponents, as those wrestlers are not in Sin City Wrestling. However the fact remains that many of those huge and powerful wrestlers ended up losing matches against smaller and lighter wrestlers. Same it going to happen in this match when Luna defeats Tempest.
Adams: Too bad the rules are that we, as play-by-play announcers are not allowed to place money bets on matches otherwise I would clean up by winning the bet against you.
Simone: Dream on Jason!
Referee Drew Patton motions for Luna and Tempest to join him in the center of the ring and both step up to Referee Patton who runs down the rules of this match and how he will be officiating the match. He explains to Luna and Tempest that this is a Standard Rules match and that he expects them to adhere to the rules. Referee Patton further states that when he calls for a break he expects the wrestler he is addressing to break and back off on their opponent. Referee Drew Patton continues that if he has to issue two warnings to one of them then upon the third warning he will issue a Disqualification on them. Referee Patton asks Luna Pasilno and Tempest if they fully understand how he will be officiating the match and both tell him they understand. He then checks Luna and Tempest to ensure they are clean of foreign substances and weapons. Satisfied that both wrestlers are clean and ready to wrestle Referee Patton tells them to return to their corners and come out fighting when they hear the bell from the Timekeeper which officially starts the match. As soon as both wrestlers are in their corners the Timekeeper rings the bell.
DING DING DING!
Adams: And now the fun begins!
Simone: Good grief!
Both wrestlers come out of their corners and they meet in the middle of the ring. They stand there staring down each other and it appears both are waiting for the other to make the first move. Tempest lashes out with the first move by throwing a hard forearm smash to the upper body of Luna. Although her forearm smash causes Luna to take a step back we watch as Luna steps forward and delivers a hard forearm smash to Tempest. Immediately both start trading blows. As the blows are going back and forth we see Tempest reach back and we can see a hard blow to Luna coming but before Tempest can deliver the blow Luna lowers her upper body and charges full speed into the lower both and legs of Tempest which knocks Tempest backward and onto the mat. Luna is quick to dive on top of Tempest and go for the pin. As Referee Drew Patton drops into position to start the count on the pin Tempest gets a shoulder up and she shoves Luna off of her. Referee Patton stands up and indicates there was no count on that attempted pin attempt.
Adams: Wow! I didn't expect that to happen to Tempest during the first back-and-forth.
Simone: You will be in for a lot more surprises from Luna in this match.
Both Tempest and Luna are back on their feet. They again start trading blows and Tempest grabs the arm of Luna and whips her hard into the corner. Luna hits hard on the corner paddings and she appears to have had the breath knocked out of her from slamming into the corner. Tempest grabs the arm of Luna again and again she whips her into the opposite corner of the ring. Instead of slamming into that corner Luna leaps up and ends up standing on the top of the corner ropes. When Tempest runs at the corner Luna leaps off the ropes and manages to get her legs around the neck of Tempest and she is working hard to flip Tempest to the side. When that attempt does not work Luna tries to get her upper body upright but it is Tempest who grabs Luna around her body, with Luna's legs still around her neck, and the pulls down hard on Luna driving her hard into the mat. Tempest releases her grasp on Luna then she gets behind her and applies a Sleeper Hold. Luna is struggling to get out of the hold and she is reaching for the ropes to obtain a break. Referee Drew Patton watches closely since the two wrestlers are close to the ropes and if Luna can reach the ropes he will call for a break. Luna puts everything she has into getting close to the ropes then she reaches up and grabs the ropes and places her arm through the ropes. Referee Patton orders Tempest to release the hold on Luna but she refuses to do so and Referee Patton starts a count on Tempest for a break.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
At the four count Tempest releases the hold on Luna to avoid a Disqualification call by the Referee. Referee Drew Patton orders Tempest to remain back to allow Luna to come out of the ropes. Tempest remains back but the look on her face and her body language tells us she is ready to tear into Luna again.
Adams: That should have been a win by submission for Tempest. I don't see why Referee Patton forced Tempest to release her hold on Luna.
Simone: Because when a wrestler is tied up in the ropes the rules state that the Referee should call for a break to allow the wrestler in the ropes a chance to come out of the ropes.
Tempest is fuming as Luna takes her time to come out of the ropes. Luna informs the Referee that she is trying to get out of the ropes and that she needs just a bit more time to get back to normal after hold Tempest had on her was removed. Luna starts to maneuver towards the corner but she continues to keep her arm and part of her upper body in the ropes. When she reaches the corner she tells Referee Drew Patton to keep Tempest back so that she can get to her feet in the corner and be ready for the next action in the match while also keeping her upper body in the ropes. Referee Patton informs Luna to stop stalling then he turns around and informs Tempest to remain back until he says it is okay for her to go after Luna.
Adams: It appears Referee Patton is being biased towards Luna Pasilno. He should have let the two go at each other already.
Simone: Jason you are so impatient. Referee Patton is enduring the rules of a Standard Rules match are adhered to. It would be different if this was a Hardcore Rules or No Rules match.
With the permission of Referee Patton we watch as Tempest moves quickly on Luna in the corner. The two begin trading blows with the two turning around and now it is Tempest in the corner with Luna on the attack. Tempest quickly turns it around again so that Luna is in the corner and she continue he assault on Luna.
Adams: This will be interesting to see who comes out on top with these type of exchange.
Simone: Luna of course!
While Tempest is pounding on Luna in the corner there is movement seen on the opposite side of the ring. While Tempest and Luna continue their back and forth we see Courtney Pierce enter the ring and she quickly makes her way to the corner where Luna and Tempest are fighting it out in the corner. When Courtney arrives in that corner she grabs Tempest and spins her around to face her then she starts laying punches on Tempest. While this is going on Luna removes herself from the corner and stands off a distance to avoid getting caught in the fight.
Adams: What is going on here?
Simone: I have no clue but Referee Drew Patton needs to stop this attack.
Referee Patton runs into the corner and makes an attempt to pull Courtney off of Tempest but he is unsuccessful. Referee Drew Patton begins to pull on Courtney again. As punches are being thrown back and forth Courtney wraps her arms around Tempest and shoves her backwards into the corner ropes. As Courtney is holding Tempest pinned to the corner we see Ruby Steele run up the steps and step over to the corner. Ruby reaches around the neck of Tempest and she holds her in place while Courtney continues to pound on her. Referee Patton is calling for assistance from the other Officials to put a stop to this attack. Several other Officials run into the ring and together they pull Courtney and Ruby off of Tempest. Referee Patton motions for the Timekeeper to ring the bell to end this match and they do so.
DING DING DING!
Adams: Well the match appears to be officially over.
Simone: Now to find out what the outcome will be.
Referee Patton calls Justin Decent to join him and he informs Justin of the outcome of this match. Justin raises his mic and announces Referee Patton's decision.
Justin: Ladies and Gentlemen Referee Drew Patton has informed me that due to interference in this match, which resulted in an attack on Tempest, his official decision in this match is that the winner of this match is Tempest by Disqualification!
Referee Patton raises the hand of Tempest for the win and when he drops her hand Tempest leaves the ring and heads into the backstage area. Luna Pasilno is bitterly complaining to Referee Patton about his decision to give the win to Tempest by Disqualification. She pleads with Referee Patton to reconsider and allow the match to continue but he informs her that his decision is final. Luna is obviously extremely upset at Courtney and Ruby for interfering in her match and causing her to take the loss. As Luna leaves the ring she glares at them before making her way into the backstage area.
Adams: I told you Tempest would win.
Simone: Don't start with me with a comment like that! I assure you that Luna will work hard to get revenge on Courtney and Ruby for messing up her match.
We cut to a backstage monitor where we see Aussie Bombshell Krystal Wolfe getting ready to watch the next match.
Krystal: The Bombshell who was in the World Bombshell Title Match that should've been mine vs. the bombshell walking around with the briefcase that should be mine going at it.
Krystal scoffs as she folds her arms.
Krystal: We'll see who comes out on top I guess.
Krystal adds as the scene fades.
Senior referee, Jasmine St. John, stands inside of the ring alongside ring announcer Justin Decent for then upcoming contest.
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen! The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first...!
Nightmare (Reprise) by Halsey begins to play and the lights flicker a few times before they stay on and Eiley walks out onto the stage. She smirks before stopping at the top of the ramp, her hands on her hips.
Justin: From Honolulu, Hawaii - she is Eiley!
She stands there for a few seconds with her hands on her hips before she walks down the ramp, ignoring the fans as she walks to the ring. She stops at the bottom of the ramp and looks around before walking to the steel steps and jobs up them before stepping onto the apron and then getting into the ring between the top and middle rope. She stands in the middle of the ring and does a simple pose before moving off to one of the turnbuckles and climbs up and sits on the top turnbuckle.
Simone: Eiley has long been thought of as the "second coming" of SCW Hall of Famer, Mikah - and for good reason. The young woman has all the tools to follow in their footsteps of the woman who brought her into this sport.
Adams: It's just too bad more people don't see it from that point of view. Most just say she's a Mikah copycat.
Simone: Those people should be so lucky to be more like a legend such as Mikah.
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.
Justin: From Norwich, East Anglia, England! She is one-half of the reigning World Mixed Tag Team Champions! She is 'the Dreamkiller' Kayla Richards!
Her long hair flowing down as she makes her way to the ring, she runs and slides up and across the apron on one knee before getting into the ring and putting both her hands in the air, one crossed over the other to make a "K" with her fingers before they turn into a double bird and move down to a fingergun pose pointed at the crowd.
Adams: Do you think having Finn Whelan - or Ollie Zahn for that matter - barred from ringside will affect either woman?
Simone: If that were the case, it would have more of a detrimental effect on Eiley rather than Kayla. Eiley has spent a majority of her SCW career teaming with Oliver. Kayla on the other hand has experienced much success outside of tag team wrestling.
Adams: And it looks like we're ready to start!
Jasmine calls for the opening bell!
DING DING DING!
Eiley wastes no time, marching to the center of the ring to confront her in-ring rival center stage. Kayla is only too happy to meet her front and center and the two women are in one another's faces, trading verbal bashing insults with their fingers in each other's faces!
Adams: Ouch! Can we turn off the microphone inside of the ring or else we'll lose our licence!
Simone: Just hearing what we can is risky enough!
Suddenly Eiley hauls off and slaps the taste right out of Kayla's mouth, rocking her head to the side! Kayla holds her stinging cheek and turns back to a smug looking Eiley and Kayla wipes that smile right off of her face with a paint brush slap of her own! Eiley's head rocks back and she holds her cheek with an expression as if wondering 'How dare she slap me back!?'!
Adams: Eiley can't have thought Kayla would have just stood there and took that!
But Eiley slaps her again as a reprimand and this time Kayla answers back with not a slap but a straight up fist right to the jaw! This stuns Eiley well enough that Kayla goes on the assault, throwing hammering blows into her head as Eiley tries to escape the onslaught and cover up! Eiley ducks into the ropes, between the top and middle rope and this forces Jasmine to intervene where she gets between the women and forces the Tag Champion back. But no sooner does Jasmine step aside than Kayla goes right back on the attack but Eiley greets her with a sharp boot to the midsection, doubling her over!
Simone: Classic Eiley tactic! She lured her opponent back in and now Eiley is in control.
Eiley quickly grabs two handfuls of Kayla's hair and drags her face across the top rope, resulting in a nasty case of rope burn. Kayla staggers away from the ropes, holding her face and Eiley brings her into the corner where she kicks a boot up into her throat and holds it there, choking her as Jasmine issues a count against her!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Eiley breaks, then brings her over with a snapmare. Eiley stands on Kayla's hair and grabs her by the arms, pulling up and giving the Tag Champion the Scalp Treatment! Eiley is all smiles as Jasmine counts again!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
And she breaks once again before risking disqualification! Kayla rolls over, caught off guard by Eiley's intense onslaught and Eiley drops down beside her opponent. Eiley grabs Kayla by the hair and pulls her back and trash talks her before driving her face into the mat before grabbing her hair and delivering more trash talk. Eiley then moves herself over Kayla and grabs her around the chin and locks in a chin lock with her knee buried into the small of her back. Eiley cranks back on the hold as Kayla reaches out for the ropes and Eiley slaps head of Kayla in a show of disrespect.
Adams: I knew Eiley would put up a fight but I'm surprised that she's been in full control since the start!
Simone: I just think that Kayla just assumed Eiley would be lost out here without Oz to back her up or help her.
Eiley drags Kayla back to her feet and scoops her up into a fireman's carry, setting her up for the GTS. But Kayla starts to struggle out of it and Eiley loses her grip. Kayla drops down behind Eiley who quickly spins around with a spinning back fist but Kayla catches her from out of nowhere and brings her down to the mat in a Fujiwara arm bar!
Adams: Where did THAT come from!?
Simone: Kayla Richards was just waiting for the right opening and she found it right there!
Eiley is shrieking in pain from the debilitating submission hold as Kayla presses her feet into the mat to leverage even more depth in the hold! But to her credit, Eiley refuses to submit the match away despite the pain being inflicted on her! Eiley kicks both legs and finally, as if by chance, the toe of her boot just BARELY manages to snag the bottom rope!
Simone: Jasmine is calling for the break!
Adams: For THAT!?
Simone: Unfortunately it counts!
Kayla is not pleased at the circumstances and she holds onto the Fujiwara arm bar despite the fact! Jasmine finally issues her count!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
And Kayla FINALLY breaks the hold! No sooner does she do so than Eiley takes a hiatus, rolling outside of the ring for a breather and to soothe her arm and shoulder.
Simone: Smart move on the part of Eiley, but unfortunately there are no time outs in this sport.
Adams: And Kayla is about to prove that! Look-!
Kayla pushes her way past Jasmine and ducks out through the ropes. Eiley sees her coming and she immediately takes off and Kayla gives chase! The two women circle the ring at top speed and Kayla rolls inside of the ring before Eiley. Eiley takes one more round and then rolls inside and she stands up and is immediately dropped with a discus clothesline, courtesy of Kayla! Eiley tries again to roll outside and break the momentum but Kayla grabs her by the boot and drags her right back in! Eiley kicks her away and uses the ropes to drag herself to her feet and Kayla is right on her, throwing down with a number of stiff forearms to the head! One right after the other as Jasmine has to literally pry the two women apart!
Adams: You know something, Bel? I'm starting to think these two Bombshells don't like each other.
Simone: The hell you say.
Adams: I do!
Kayla and Jasmine argue briefly before Kayla moves back in and Eiley jams a thumb in her eye, stopping her cold. But Kayla suddenly grabs her with both hands and gouges her eyes, returning the favor!
Simone: Kayla Richards is not above fighting fire with fire by any stretch of the imagination!
Kayla breaks the illegal tactic and she fires Eiley off into the ropes with an Irish whip where she catches the former champion with a high knee strike! Eiley goes down like she was shot and Kayla comes off of the ropes herself as Eiley starts to rise and Richards baseball slides into her with a Shining Wizard knee strike! Kayla with the first cover of the match!
ONE!
TWO!
Eiley kicks out!
Kayla brings her to her feet and hurls her into the corner where she mounts the middle turnbuckle, pinning her in and she starts to unleash her fury behind fists to the skull, with the SCW Universe counting right along!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX!...
When suddenly Eiley sweeps her legs out from under her, causing Kayla to fall on the back of her head! Eiley folds her in half for the jackknife pin, putting her feet on the ropes for illegal leverage!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-- Jasmine sees her feet and stops the count!
Simone: Great ring awareness by our senior official!
Eiley argues with Jasmine and demands she raise her hand but Jasmine yanks it right back down! Eiley gets in her face and pushes her but Jasmine shoves Eiley right back and into an swift roll up by Kayla!
ONE!
TWO!
Eiley kicks out!
Adams: Almost!
Kayla grabs Eiley and sends her into the ropes but Eiley ducks under her clothesline attempt and comes off the far side... SPEAR! Eiley with the cover again, hooking the leg AND a handful of tights!
ONE!
TWO!
Kayla kicks out!
Eiley SCREAMS out her frustration!
Simone: Eiley has got to get it under control! She can't get frustrated!
Adams: I think we're a bit past that point!
Eiley stands and drags Kayla to a vertical base. She sends her into the corner and comes charging in for a dropkick but Kayla moves! Eiley dropkicks the corner and crashes on the back of her head! Dazed, Eiley uses the ropes to drag herself to her knees when Kayla comes off the far side of the ring and careens right into her with the V-Trigger!
Adams: Dreamkiller!
Kayla drags her away from the ropes and covers her, hooking the inside leg!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner -- "Dreamkiller" Kayla Richards!!!
The crowd boos with scattered cheers as Jasmine raises Kayla's arm as Eiley rolls out of the ring and collapses to the ringside floor!
Simone: And Kayla Richards walks away from this one with her head and arm held high!
Adams: Eiley may have lost but she did Mikah proud with the fight she put up!
The scene shifts to the backstage area where we get a camera shot of "Stoner" Scott Oliver walking down the hallway where the dressing room of the wrestlers are located. He stops in front of one of the dressing rooms and knocks on the door. The door opens and we see that this dressing room belongs to Bill Barnhart along with his wife and Manager Bea Barnhart. Bill and Bea invite Scott into their dressing room where Bill and Bea take a seat on a small couch while Scott Oliver takes a chair opposite of them.
Bill: Welcome, Scott, hope you have finally come up with logical questions instead of the normal made-up stuff you usually ask me.
Scott: Oh, come on Bill, is that any way to treat me because I ask wrestlers tough questions?
Bill: Scott you have come to the dressing room of myself and Bea many times. You have met us in the hallway many times. The problem we have with you is that you buy into the drivel the other wrestlers are spewing forth and then you toss it in our face like it is the one hundred percent truth.
Scott: Really? Can you give me specifics on what you claim I brought false items or lies about you and Bea?
Bill: You bought into the claim that Bea was spraying perfume into the eyes of opponents of mine and Senor Vinnie when it has been proven that the only thing in Bea's perfume bottle was water. It was a prop and nothing else. As you have noticed those accusations went away when all the whiners, including you, finally had the truth that it was only water in Bea's perfume bottle.
Scott: Okay I have to admit that I did follow what others were saying but it appeared as if Bea was spraying perfume into the eyes of opponents. What are the other so-called false items or lies that I have told about you and Bea?
Bill: You and everyone else continue to claim that me and Bea have cheated in our matches with such stupid comments like we held onto the trunks of opponents when going for a pin, or putting our feet up on the ropes to get more downward pressure on the opponent we were pinning, or using foreign objects and weapons in non-Hardcore Rules matches, when we have never done that.
Scott: Again I admit that I followed what others were saying without fully researching the accusations, and replays of the matches, to see if what others were saying was true or false.
Bill: How about you ask logical and intelligent questions of wrestlers instead of throwing speculation and false information in our faces?
Scott: Okay. Why do you feel you will easily defeat Justin Smith even though you two are equal in height and weight?
Bill: Because I am ten times the wrestler Justin Smith is.
Scott: Do you honestly believe it is that simple?
Bill: I defeat my half-brother Chris Shipman who promised to kill me over a non-issue and I defeated Satan when he challenged me for my soul. Chris Shipman is nowhere to be found and nobody has heard from him in a long time. As for Satan the last challenge he made for my soul had the stipulation that if I win over him again that he can never challenge me for my soul again for eternity. I won that last challenge and Satan is banned from challenging me for my soul for eternity. Justin Smith is only about one percent of the level of Chris Shipman and Satan combined. Since I defeated both of them it is a given that I will easily defeat Justin Smith.
Scott: Well, Bill, I have to say that your comments have my head spinning. I am going to have to go into some deep thought over your comments.
Bea: Scott before you and others launch into comments that you feel the only reason I am in Bill's corner during his matches, including his match against Justin Smith, remember that I am legally the Manager for Bill and I am entitled to be in his corner to ensure his opponents don't cheat and that his opponent doesn't obtain the services of others to run into the ring to interfere in Bill's matches.
Scott: Okay! Okay! I get it! Sheesh! Thanks for giving me your time for this interview and I wish you the best of luck in your match Bill.
Bill: There is no LUCK involved in my match Scott. It is all skill and intelligence. Just watch my match with Justin Smith so that you will see what a truly brilliant and talented wrestler like me is capable of in the ring.
After Scott Oliver has been humbled by Bill and Bea Barnhart he leaves the dressing room and walks out of sight down the hallway. Bill closes his dressing room door to wait for the backstage staff to inform him when it is time for him and Bea to make their way to the staging area to be ready for Bill's match against Justin Smith.
The cameras had cut back towards the ring. Fans were excited for the next scheduled contest of the night. The opening riffs of Madness by Liliac hits the speakers as Justin "Tarrytown Tormenter" Smith comes out to the stage, looking smug. He stands there as the crowd gives him boos. The New York Smasher walks from one side of the stage to the other with a swag in his step. He looks around the crowd, and starts to walk towards the ring slowly, stopping halfway down the ramp and turning his head with his nose in the air to look at the crowd, their faces showing that they do not like the way he is looking down upon them.
Justin: Introducing first! From Tarrytown, New York! Weighing two hundred and fifty pounds! -- The Tarrytown Tormenter!!!!
The Tarrytown Tormenter lowers his head slowly and turns back to face the ring, walking down towards the apron. Hitamashii climbs up to the apron and steps between the top rope and the middle rope, looking around at the fans as they continue to boo him.
With the man waiting for his opponent. It was at that moment "Raise Your Glass" by Pink hits the speakers and we see Bill Barnhart walk out from the backstage area holding a pink glass chalice in his hand. He is followed by his English Bulldog Iris leading her by a pink leash attached to her pink diamond-studded collar.
Justin: And now introducing at this time. From Lawrenceville, Georgia. Weighing in at two hundred and forty pounds. Bill 'Bulldog' Barnhart!
When the song comes to the lyrics RAISE YOUR GLASS Bill Barnhart raises the chalice into the air. The crowd gives a mixed reaction to Barnhart. The two make their way to the ring where Bill hands the chalice to a ring attendant to hold onto until the match is over. Bill enters the ring then walks around the ring playing the crowd before settling into a corner.
DING DING DING!
The bell sounded and the match was under way. Right away Bill proceeded to grip that metal dog chain that bounded him and Justin. Yanking on it with force caused Justin to stumble right towards Bill due to being caught off guard. With him close Bill wasted no time at all in scooping Justin up to bring him down in the center of the ring with a scoop slam. Justin rose in agony favoring his spine.
Adams: Textbook scoop slam there by the Bulldog.
Simone: You can see the pain all over Justin's face.
Adams: And this is just the opening moments of the contest. One could only imagine it's going to get worse from here.
Using the chain he yanked on it which resulted in Justin being forced to get back up. Tugging the chain to bring Justin towards him again. Bill then lifted Justin up onto his shoulder some before starting to rush towards the corner of the ring. Driving Justin back fist right into the corner showing that impressive power. Justin yelled in agony, but it wasn't long before Bill gripped him again. Turning around with Justin in his arms and planting him square in the middle of the ring with a spinebuster. Bill going for the cover right away.
ONE!
KICKOUT FROM JUSTIN.
Simone: Bill should know better here. It's going to take a lot more than a simple spinebuster to put his opponent away.
Adams: Simple? I would call that spinebuster far from simple. Especially considering the amount of power that comes with it from someone like Bill.
Simone: Care to go into detail when the last time we saw Bill win with a spinebuster?
Adams: Uh....
Simone: That's what I thought.
Bill proceeded to start getting himself up to his feet. Turning around to grab a hold of Justin, but what he didn't realize was Justin had wrapped that dog collar around his fist a couple of times. That was until he went to grab a hold of him and Justin clocked Bill right in the jaw with the chain. He stumbled back some before falling down to one knee. Shaking his head about clearly in a little bit of a daze.
Adams: Oooh! Justin is playing a little dirty here.
Simone: I wouldn't say dirty there, pal. It's a dog-collar match. Pretty much everything is legal at this point. Including using the collar to your advantage.
Before Bill had a chance to regain his bearings. Justin was up on his feet with the chain in his hands which he proceeded to use like a whip. Cracking Bill right over the top of his head sending him to his back on the mat. Bill rolled over holding his face where the chain had connected, but in rolling over all he did was expose his back. Justin wasted no time at all taking that chain to the collar and whipping it across the back of Bill. The bigger man rolling about on the mat in pain.
Simone: You can hear the metal hitting the flesh all the way over here. I would not want to be Bill right about now.
Adams: To be fair, I think it would take a real sick individual to want to be in Bill's spot at this moment.
Bill was trying to roll away from the whipping, but he didn't get too far. Justin reached down and grabbed a hold of the man known as the Bulldog pulling him up to his feet. He then sent Bill towards the ropes with an irish-whip. Bill hit the ropes and when he came back Justin was waiting for him. Using the dog-collar to his advantage once again when catching Bill across the throat with it for a modified version of a clothesline. Hitting the mat with force Bill rolled over gasping for air with Justin quick to drop down to make the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
... KICKOUT FROM BILL!
Adams: You have to give it to Bill tonight. These last few minutes Justin has been relentless with using the collar to his advantage. Cracking him over the head, whipping him, and just now using it across his throat. Yet, Bill isn't giving up without a fight.
Simone: I'm not taking anything away from Bill. We've seen over the years. He's quite the fighter. But at the same time, you have to question at what point do you save face and just give in to prevent further injury?
Adams: You and I have been at this commentary thing for a while now. It's very-very rare we've seen that take place. These men and women that step into the ring. They're just far too prideful.
The look on Justin's face said it all. He wasn't very pleased at all with the fact that Bill had that much fight still left in him. Right away Justin took the collar's chain in his hand again. The moment Bill sat up still trying to breathe from having that metal whip across his throat. Justin wrapped the collar around Bill's head and neck twice before using his arm to lock around as well. Quickly deep-hooking "The Smasher" submission hold. Right away the fans vocalize their opinion with some loud boos.
Simone: Oh my! Justin is really going for the win right here!
Adams: He sure is! Using the collar in this way is surely going to help aid in cutting off that oxygen supply to Bill's brain. But is it going to be enough to make him tap out?
Simone: Well, if he doesn't tap. He will surely pass out. Either way Bill doesn't look like he's going to be coming out on top with this one.
Justin found himself really wrenching back with that submission hold. Bill's eyes could be seen starting to roll back just a little bit. But then all of the sudden there was some sort of second wind that came over Bill. He quickly started to fire up. Justin tried to squeeze his arm and that chain a little harder but it didn't seem to do any good. Bill reached over the top of him and grabbed a hold of Justin's head before whipping him over his shoulder then across the mat with force. That's the moment Bill needed to start unwrapping the extra collar chain from around his neck before standing up.
Adams: Bill got that second wind at the right time.
Simone: But I'm not sure how long that's going to last. Look at the look in Justin's eyes!
There was a close shot of Justin's face as he glared at Bill. He was not pleased with his opponent being able to get out of that submission. The moment Bill finally turned around is when Justin rushed in. However, that turned out to be a mistake. As soon as he rushed in, Bill proceeded to scoop him up with ease. Toss him right over his shoulder before running towards the middle of the ring and driving Justin's spine into the mat with a Powerslam.
Simone: I don't think Justin saw that coming!
Adams: No one saw that coming! The quickness from Bill caught all of us by surprise. It's not one of his strong suits in most cases.
Based on the look on Justin's face. He in fact did not see that coming, but it was made very clear Bill wasn't done with him. He gripped a hold of Justin and lifted him up by the crown of his head putting Justin on a vertical basis before locking in "SWEET DREAMS" which was his version of a Sleeper Hold. Bill's large arms got tighter and tighter within seconds while applying that hold. A state of panic started to set in on Justin's face.
Adams: Bill has that trademark Sleeper Hold of his locked in deep!
Simone: We've seen him put a couple people away with this very move, but we also just saw Bill get out of a submission that made it look like it was over. I'm not sleeping on Justin at this moment.
Adams: Nor should you. Not what I am saying at all. This isn't over until it's over!
Simone: You can say that again.
Inside the ring Justin was gripping the massive arms of Bill and trying to pry them away from his neck. Clearly having a fight in him, but before he could get as far as he wanted. Bill pulled back on his neck and proceeded to fall onto his back taking Justin with him. That lone move allowed Bill to sink that Sleeper Hold in a little tighter. Rather quickly. Justin began to slap his hand against Bill's arm officially tapping out.
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner... BILL 'BULLDOG' BARNHART!
With the bell sounding Bill let go of the sleeper hold and rolled Justin off of him. He laid face down on the mat gasping for air with Bill getting to his feet to have his hand raised in victory.
Simone: What a win tonight by Bill. His perseverance really paid off.
Adams: No denying that. There were many times in this match tonight where he appeared down and out, but he kept on fighting.
Simone: One has to ask though. Is this going to be the win that Bill needs to turn things around? It's been a minute since he's held gold.
Adams: That it has, and you know it just takes one win to start to turn the odds in your favor. We'll just have to wait and see what that means for the future.
By that time Justin had crawled himself into the corner. Glaring at Bill who had now rolled out of the ring with his arms still raised above his head in victory.
We cut to the backstage area where we see Ariana Angelos standing whilst looked at her braced up hand.
Pussy: So, err, how's the hand?
Ariana looks up and sees Pussy Willow walking up to her.
Ariana: Happy New Year to you too Pussy.
Pussy: Sorry but it's been a bit over two months since Courtney attempted to break it?
Ariana: Something like that, the brace won't officially come off until sometime next month, hopefully by then I'll have my title back, off course Ruby could always find a way to interfere again.
Pussy: Didn't "being handcuffed to Twisted Sister" win the poll?
Ariana: Haven't kept up with it to be honest but that wouldn't surprise me, but this is Twisted Sister we're talking about, she's nuttier than a Squirrel's Outhouse!
Pussy just barely suppresses a laugh.
Pussy: I'm sorry but that analogy just made me laugh.
Ariana: I don't really know where it came from but it fits doesn't it? Just like how the Bombshell Internet Championship will fit around my waist again after tonight.
Pussy: And if Ruby does interfere?
Ariana: Then god have mercy on her soul because I won't!
Ariana walks off as the scene fades.
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.
The opening sirens of "Problem" floods the arena PA as the lights in the arena go out one by one. By the time the beat kicks in, energizing the small but vocal audience, the arena is pitch black. Purple and white spotlights above the stage start to pulse to the sound of the music. The screen at the top of the stage lights up, writing out five letters in pace with the flow of the music: C O U R T.
Justin: Making her way to the ring from Long Beach, California, "The One" Court Pierce!
The SCW Bombshell comes out from behind the curtain and out onto the stage to a mostly mixed reaction from the crowd. Court is flanked by her wife, Ruby, and stops at the top of the ramp. With a look back over her shoulder at her significant other, Court crosses her ankles, her purple ring gear shimmering with all of the camera flashes around the arena, and takes a slight bow to the crowd with her arms out to her sides. Ruby motions for the crowd to get up and cheer for her wife which only seems to intensify the boos in the crowd. Court makes her way to ringside, and carefully makes her way up the ringside stairs and onto the apron. She ducks down between the bottom and middle rope and into the ring.
Hot Stuff: Hold up, hold on just a minute!
The crowd turned as one to the entrance stage and they rose as one in a united cheer for the appearance of none other than "Hot Stuff" Mark Ward! Co-Owner of Sin City Wrestling!
Adams: It's Hot Stuff! Mark Ward is in the house!
Simone: And that can only mean ONE thing! Someone is not going to end up very happy and I am betting that someone is Ruby Steele!
The cheers begin to die down as all inside of the six-sided ring look on with peaked interest and on the part of the champion's side of things, slight hesitation. Mark is wearing a smile on his face, holding a hand up to pause the proceedings.
Hot Stuff: Aren't we forgetting something, ladies? Surely you haven't forgotten about a certain poll?
The crowd cheers and Ruby shakes her head with worry at Courtney who tries to reassure her.
Hot Stuff: Well, the public has spoken so...
Mark sweeps an arm toward the entrance and suddenly "Living Dead Girl" by Rob Zombie starts to play and Ruby FREAKS - OUT - as the maniacal Twisted Sister emerges onto the stage! Ariana, the challenger for this contest, points at Ruby and laughs merrily. The ghastly painted freak is already wearing half of the handcuffs on her wrist as she jerkily turns her head towards the boss man on the stage.
Adams: Even Mark looks hesitant to deal with that psycho!
Simone: Well wouldn't you be??
Mark then points toward the ring and thus, towards Ruby who pales!
Hot Stuff: SIC HER!
And Twisted Sister charges down toward the ring and slides inside as everyone starts to scatter to get out of her way! Ruby ducks behind her wife, Courtney, who ducks behind the referee as Twisted Sister tries to get around the group and toward Ruby Steele! But every time she maneuvers around, Courtney and her wife maneuver themselves away from behind the relative safety of the referee!
Hot Stuff: Hey you lot! Might I remind you that this stipulation is NOT optional! It. Is. Mandatory! So you either comply or Courtney forfeits not only the match but her championship as well!
THAT certainly catches the attention of the Internet Champion and her wife! They stop their struggle from behind the referee and they begin to argue and protest, but their words fall on deaf ears in regards to the boss man who just yawns and mimics the world's smallest violin.
Adams: Uh oh...
And Ruby hears a click and feels the tug on her wrist... She turns her head V-E-R-Y slowly and finds the ghoulish face of Twisted Sister in her own, her tongue hanging out and teeth stained red! Ruby backs up - bumping into Courtney's back but goes no further as she looks down and finds herself shackled to the woman who attacked Roxi Johnson with a chainsaw!
Simone: Got her!
Twisted Sister SCREAMS and Ruby shrieks in response and she is suddenly jerks off of her feet and dragged forcibly to the outside as Courtney watches on helplessly!
DING DING DING!
As soon as the bell rang Ariana was quick to get the jump on Courtney. Catching her off guard with a forearm smash. Courtney fell back in the corner where as Ariana proceeded to unload on her with a series of forearms right to the jaw. Laying it on thick with the champion. After the final forearm, Courtney went limp. However, that wasn't good enough. Ariana then grabbed a hold of Courtney by her wrist and whipped her across the ring to the opposite corner. Courtney hit it with force and came stumbling out of the corner.
Simone: Ariana is out here starting hard and fast!
Adams: Why wouldn't she? After all Ariana wants nothing more than to show she should have never lost the Bombshell Internet Championship to begin with.
Simone: Well right now she's showing why she's about to regain the championship that's for sure!
Courtney dropped down to one knee holding her back in pain after coming out of the corner. This led to Ariana seizing the moment to come in and connect with a well placed knee right to the nose of Courtney knocking her flat against the mat. That was the opportunity needed as Ariana dropped down and hooked the leg of Courtney for the first pin attempt of the match.
ONE!
KICKOUT RIGHT AWAY!
Courtney was able to kick out with force. On the outside of the ring cameras cut to Ruby who was slamming her hand on the mat and shouting something in Ariana's direction. When all of the sudden Twisted Sister yanked on the handcuffs that bound them together to get her attention. A state of panic set in on Ruby's face as she tried to run, but with nowhere to go due to the steel that bonded them.
Back inside the ring Ariana was grabbing a hold of Courtney pulling her up to her feet. No sooner had she had her at a vertical basis. Courtney knocked Ariana's hands off her and delivered a stiff elbow right to the jaw of Ariana forcing some separation between the two. Ariana recovered quickly and tried to swing back, but Courtney ducked under the arm of the challenger. Before landing a boot to the gut of Ariana doubling her over. Taking her down to the mat with a snap suplex right away.
Adams: And just like that the Bombshell Internet Champion is in control.
Simone: There's no denying out impressive Courtney is, but I have to say I'm glad that this is going to be a bit of a fair fight. With Twisted Sister keeping Ruby in check on the outside.
Adams: I would not like to put any focus on that woman. She scares the hell right out of me!
Simone: I think that's the point. She's meant to scare everyone she comes in contact with/ Especially Ruby here tonight.
Adams: As long as she stays over there and away from me. I think I can get through calling the rest of this match.
For a moment Courtney could be seen bad mouthing Ariana after the suplex. However, she was quick to then fall up with a pin of her own.
ONE!
STRONG KICKOUT FROM ARIANA!
The look on Courtney's face said it all. She was not pleased, rolling her eyes a bit. Snagging a handful of Ariana's hair by the roots before yanking her up to her feet along with her. Gripping the wrist of Ariana she irish-whipped her towards the ropes. However the moment she got there Ariana hooked both of her arms around the top rope to stop her momentum from carrying her back across the ring.
Courtney took notice and found herself rushing in. However the moment she did so Ariana dropped down and sent the champion right over the top rope with a back body drop. The sickening thud of Courtney's body hitting the hard floor below seemed to echo throughout a jam packed venue. She was quick to start favoring her back once again. Ariana took notice of the situation at hand as she gripped the top rope with both of her hands.
Adams: I think Ariana is about to take to the sky here!
Simone: Do you think that's wise when she's got the upper hand right now?
Adams: You don't become champion by playing it safe Belinda.
Simone: But you also don't become champion by taking risks that aren't needed!
Before the commentary team could say anything more. Ariana used the ropes to her advantage and springboard off of them just as Courtney was getting up coming down to take the champion right back off her feet with a clothesline. There was some excitement from those fans in the front row as, Ariana got right back to her feet. Gripping a hold of Courtney and pulling her up to toss her right back into the ring.
All of the sudden Ruby could be seen behind Ariana with a glare in her eyes. It was clear she had some type of evil intentions in mind. She started to charge forward with Ariana having no idea but before she could strike. Twisted Sister tugged on those cuffs that had them bound to one another yet again. Ruby found herself turning around and as soon as she did. The demented woman scooped Ruby up over her shoulder and began to carry her away from Ariana. The challenger just looked on kind of impressed.
Simone: Well that's one way to make sure Ruby didn't get involved!
Adams: God, that woman just creeps me out!
Ariana found herself rolling back into the ring as Courtney was getting to her feet. The champion had no idea what was waiting for her. The moment she turned around Ariana was right there with a boot to the gut that doubled her over. She hooked Courtney by the head and proceeded to drive her face first into the mat with "GREEK PRIDE" causing Courtney to look like she was out like a light. The challenger rolled her over and made the cover.
Adams: Ariana might've just done it! This might be enough to bring home the Bombshell Internet Champion for a second time!
ONE!
Simone: You very well might be correct here Jason! That clothesline to the outside really swung this right back in her favor.
TWO!
Adams: I haven't seen Courtney move at all since being driven into the mat!
THRE-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
COURTNEY GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Simone: Oh My Goodness! We all thought it was over!
Adams: That is veteran in-ring awareness Belinda. Say what you want about Courtney being a fairly new wrestler to the game but for the past year. She's been nothing but impressive!
Simone: And of course the background she has. Who she was trained by. How she got her foot in the door, with who she got her foot in the door with. All of that is showing right now! She saved herself when she truly needed it the most.
Inside the ring Ariana was in shock. She didn't even realize how close that Courtney had been to the ropes. She slammed her hand down against the mat in frustration, but started to get to her feet knowing she had to remain in control if she wanted any shot at winning the championship. She backed herself into a corner and then found herself perching up to the second rope. Calling for the champion to get up. Clearly with something in mind.
Courtney was doing just that. Getting to her feet, but in a very slow manner. However, Ariana was waiting patiently. The moment that Courtney was up, the challenger attempted to strike. Leaping off the ropes but just as she leaped. It was the champion that completely shifted the momentum when Courtney caught Ariana mid-air and slammed her smack dab in the middle of the ring with "CROWNING POINT". Ariana's head bounced off the mat with Courtney making sure to deep hook the cover in an attempt to retain.
Simone: What a counter by Courtney Pierce! You just know that had to hurt!
ONE!
Adams: And that's what you were talking about earlier, Belinda! This was a risk that wasn't needed!
TWO!
Simone: We're about to see Courtney retain!
THRE-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
LAST SECOND POSSIBLE ARIANA KICKS OUT!
Adams: How? How is that even possible?!
Simone: I for one did not see this coming at all! I thought Ariana was dead in the water! What a fighter she is!
Courtney's eyes looked like they were about to pop right out of her head. She could not believe what was going on. She got to her feet looking around frantically for Ruby. As if she was going to need her for something, but when she was able to find her. She could see that Twisted Sister had her corner against one of the barricades and not letting her get anywhere near the ring. Courtney was shouting at Twisted Sister trying to get her to let Ruby go despite the agreement prior to tonight's match. However what she was doing was allowing Ariana to recover.
Simone: Oh no. Courtney is losing focus. This is going to do nothing but put the momentum back in Ariana's favor if she gets back to her feet.
Adams: Can't agree with you more. Court needs to stay focused if she wants to keep the championship!
All while Courtney was distracted. Ariana had used the ropes to pull herself up to a vertical basis. She was a little dazed from the move she had taken, but it didn't take long for her to realize that Courtney was in fact distracted. She found herself setting up behind Courtney in a bit of a stalking position. Something suddenly just clicked in Courtney's head making her remember the match and what was at stake.
She turned herself around and as soon as she did. It appeared she was a sitting duck. Ariana rushed in for her unique finisher: "RECIPE FOR DEF-NOOOO!" Before she could connect. Courtney counted and flipped Ariana right over in the middle of her move while managing to catch her right under the chin with "OVER-N-OUT" causing Ariana's eyes to roll in the back of her head and hit the mat like a ton of bricks. Quickly, Courtney made the cover hooking both legs of Ariana in the process.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner and STILL the Bombshell Internet Champion, COURTNEY PIERCE!
As soon as the hand came down for the three count.. Courtney threw Ariana's legs down and found herself getting to her feet. Rolling out of the ring and quickly snatching up her championship from the time keeper's table. Before quickly snapping at the referee and demanding that Ruby be unhandcuffed.
Adams: It's only the start of twenty-twenty four and we just had one hell of a main event! This really set the standard going forward!
Simone: No denying it Courtney and Ariana laid it all on the line before us tonight. This ongoing feud between them keeps taking a couple different twists and turns. But with Court getting the upper hand once again. Where does Ariana go from here?
Adams: That's something she's going to have to figure out on her own. However, Ariana always finds a way to comeback. I've got no doubt she'll do it again.
Simone: Well folks, that's all the time we have for you tonight. See you all next week for Climax Control!
Cameras got a final close up shot of Courtney standing there on the rampway holding the Bombshell Internet Championship in the air. While Ruby stood next to her a free woman and pointed to her wife essentially hyping her up. There was then a shot of Ariana in the ring coming to terms with a loss. She was far from happy and her expression said it all. Climax Control then finally closed out.
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