Rampage #493 - Seattle, Washington

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WARNING: This live event contains strong coarse language (L), and intense violence (V) which may be unsuitable for younger viewers. None of the matches you are about to watch have been predetermined. Only some of the thematic story-lines have been discussed beforehand. Accordingly, EWC and it's producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any match or activity performed in this live event...

»»PENULTIMATE EPISODE OF THE YEAR««
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FRIDAY NIGHT RAMPAGE

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EPISODE #493
NOVEMBER 5TH 2021

LIVE! From Climate Pledge Arena In Seattle, Washington

EWC RAMPAGE
11/5/21
LIVE! From Climate Pledge Arena In Seattle, Washington
General Manager - Grizzly Duggan
Play-By-Play: Javier Martinez
Color: Phillip Loydson
Announcer: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Head Ref: Toyo Yasahiro
Assistant Refs: Mike Michaelson & Pierce Patterson
Backstage Help: Bryan Spade & Candice Duggan

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Fog spreads throughout the stadium, covering the screaming fans as "Another Fight" begins to sound off over the loudspeakers.



"ALRIGHT, HOLD TIGHT
I'M NEVER GONNA LOSE ANOTHER FIGHT"

The fans scream for delight as the X-Tron explodes to life. Pyro ignites on the stage.



The camera pans around the stadium as fans scream for delight and begin their chants and raise their signs high into the air.

RAMPAGE!!! FUCK YEA!!!

ACE KING SMELLS LIKE DOG FOOD!!!

LETS GO GAVIN!!!

MELODY MALONE, I BOW TO YOU!

JAMIE LOVE IS REAL SMOL BOI!

TOOOOOOOMMMY BUUUUUURTON!!!







FN'R!!!

FN'R!!!

FN'R!!!

FN'R!!!

The camera flashes back to the X-Tron which shows the current FN'R roster... "Psycho" Saoirse Maguire, Alex "Bullet" Carbajal, Asriel Buzzard, Autumn Raven, Ezra James, Gideon Gage, Iggy Swango, Jackie "Bandit" Layton, Josh Gavin, Moxie, Queen Melody Malone,  Shaker Jones,  Tommy Burton & Phoenix Winterborn. The scene cuts over to our brands champions. Queen Melody Malone raises her United States Championship high in one hand with a bottle of Crown Royal in the other, then Samantha Hamilton raises the HBO Broadcast Championship in victory. The feed bleeds into Ace King raising the Undisputed Championship and World Tag Championship high in both hands. There's another round of pyro.




And then the camera cuts over to the commentary desk, where Martinez stands with a smile.
Phillip Loydson sits with a scowl on his face. Martinez sits down, and Loydson fakes a smile.

Martinez: Hello everyone and welcome to Friday Night RAMPAGE! I'm Javier Martinez alongside Philip Loydson, and boy are we in for a huge night!

Loydson: Yes we are, one episode removed from Uncensored and 1 episode away from the end of the year. Things are heating up on Friday Night Rampage!

Martinez: We have two giant title matches scheduled for tonight.

Loydson: In our semi-final, Samantha Hamilton defends her HBO Broadcast Championship against Tommy Burton. 

Martinez: And then our main event, Melody Malone defends her United States Championship against #1 contender Josh Gavin! 

Loydson: Our undercard for the night is three X-Division matches AND our Undisputed Champion/Tag Team Champion in action.

Martinez: You won't want to miss it folks, when we return after this break. 

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MATCH ONE
Snoop Solano VS Tanja Devereaux
X-DIVISION - WINNER FACES WINNER OF MATCH TWO AT RAMPAGE FINALE FOR X-DIVISION CONTENDERSHIP
REF: Pierce Patterson

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We return to ringside where fans are ready for the opening contest of the night!

Martinez: Here we go, folks! We kick things off with the first of two matches to see who has a chance to join the fray at WrestleFest XIX for the X-Division Championship!

Loydson: Snoop Solano and Tanja Devereaux are both looking to make a statement here tonight, but only one of them will move on!

Chriqui: The following match is a match. Introducing first from Cali, Colombia & weighing in at 214 pounds... SNOOP SOLANO!!!

Snoop Solano marches down the ramp through a smoke screen of apparent dry ice, his white vest showing his cut chest and abdomen. He gives a shout of “Come On” stepping into the ring giving his vest to the stage hand as Thief’s Theme begins to fade in the background.

Chriqui: And his opponent, from New Orleans, Louisiana & weighing in at 115 pounds... TANJA DEVEREAUX!!!

Pyros hit as Videos of bustling crowds in various locations of New Orleans appear on the tron as "Daughters of Darkness" by Halestorm blasts on the P.A. system. Tanja comes out onto the top of the ramp in a style compared to Gail Kim during her early time in TNA before heading down the ramp with some of her black leather coat flows at her feet while the mix of boos and jeers and cheers from the crowd fills the arena. She slaps hands with a few fans at ringside before she reaches the bottom of the ramp.

Tanja walk up towards the ring and enters via under the bottom rope and jumps onto the middle turnbuckle. She poses as she does her usual taunt with a hand and arm in the air as "Daughters of Darkness" continues to play. Tanja steps off the turnbuckle as she removes the leather coat and throws it into a random corner.

Martinez: Snoop looks ready to take the most from this moment.

Loydson: Yeah, but he's gonna have to go against a tough cookie in Tanja.

DING DING DING

Despite the stipulation of the match, Snoop and Tanja take the opportunity to lock up in an effort to show some form of dominance before the inevitable descent into chaos. Snoop comes out of this the victor by pushing Tanja into the corner and showing off that he had the strength advantage. A couple more turns of locking up and Tanja failed to make a dent, before showing her ring smarts and contorting herself in such a manner as to force Snoop’s strength on himself. Snoop’s eventual realisation of this didn’t save him from taking a nasty landing on one of the turnbuckles, indeed it was the sort of landing that could only happen to a man who had overestimated his advantage.

As if drawing attention to this, Tanja takes the opportunity to gloat before rushing Snoop with a number of complicated knee strikes and elbows in the corner. Tanja’s emphasis on complex offence ends up being a devil on her shoulder as Snoop finds an opportunity to land a swift Conflict Strike out of the corner, escaping the situation he put himself in initially and resetting the match back to some form of neutrality.

Loydson: Tanja very nearly got the better of Snoop there!

Martinez: Solano needs to keep his head in the damn game if he wants this victory!

Both Tanja and Snoop decide that they’ve toyed enough with the standard match rules and both exit the ring in an attempt to find some weapons for the evening. Tanja returns to the ring with some form of steel-tipped whip whilst Snoop finds two objects, the steel cane that he is known to favour and another hidden weapon that is put into one of the ring corners as he enters again. Tanja seems unaware of this as she shows off her prowess with the whip, making loud cracking motions and landing harsh attacks on the ring ropes in an attempt to throw Snoop off his game.

Snoop, however, seems blind to the attempt to instigate fear as he dodges the first whip attack coming towards him and attempts to make some strides to get closer to Tanja. Tanja, recognising the movement, is able to predict Snoop’s next movement and the next whip attack lands Snoop flush on his knee. The steel tip both scratches and bludgeons his kneecap as he lets out a sharp yelp, giving the crowd the absolute understanding of just how powerful this weapon is in the right hands.

Tanja, however, seems to miss the chance to capitalise on this as she takes just a moment too long to land another whip attack on Snoop. Instead, the next whip misses the mark and Snoop is able to step on the end of it in order to stop Tanja from using it immediately again. Snoop closes the distance and lands a strong and classically-trained Rolling Wheel Kick to the temple. Tanja suffers the full force of impact from this and stumbles back, but remains focused enough to retain her hold on the whip.

Martinez: Tanja still keeping a firm control of things even after that kick!

Loydson: If she keeps this up, Snoop might not be able to recover!

After a number of confrontations between their respective weapons, Snoop is once again able to close the distance between the two and utilise his strength advantage. Quick, educated movement follows with a few European Uppercuts to try and push Tanja into the corner where Snoop’s other weapon lay in wait. Tanja fights back with a number of her own moves, but her plans aren’t as calculated as the one Snoop is undertaking so she eventually starts to push herself into the corner Snoop wants her to be in. With the recognition of this, Snoop starts going for more offence and lands a harsh Snap Suplex into the corner turnbuckle, thrusting Tanja’s legs into the ring ropes and leaving her in a precarious position.

It is only then that Snoop reveals what he had in the corner all along as he grabs the other weapon and unveils it, revealing a spike (or possibly a stake). He lifts Tanja up and brandishes the sharp implement with the intention of driving it into Tanja’s body. Tanja, having been lifted from her precarious position, is now able to ascertain what the situation is and how dire things are. She struggles free and whilst keeping an eye on the sharp spike, finds a way to avoid what would have been an incredibly effective attack if it had landed. Snoop begins to shake his head, knowing that he played to the crowd a bit too much when revealing the spike. He tries to land a sharp shot to the ribs, but Tanja once again adapts to the situation and avoids the blow.

Tanja senses the tide turning in her favour as she places herself back in the centre of the ring. Snoop begins to wonder why he hasn’t been able to fully capitalise on his gains in the match, but these thoughts stop him from being quick enough to counter Tanja’s increased presence in the match. A swift Roundhouse Kick, followed by a Tiger Suplex both damages Snoop but also shakes the cobwebs out. Snoop comes to a realisation that he’s got a clear shot at spiking Tanja if he aims it true and does it quickly. Tanja, having realised exactly what the weapon was beforehand, is now able to counter the attack by contorting herself out of the way and forcing Snoop to bounce off the ropes. Snoop returns, trying to land the strike once again but Tanja finds a way to use all that buildup of energy into a reversal that makes Snoop spike himself near his orbital bone. It takes almost instant reflexes from Snoop to make the attack miss him and instead slice his upper cheek.

Having made Snoop strike himself with the spike, Tanja wastes no time in positioning herself to land her Bourbon Street! Her variant of the Swinging Reverse STO, combined with Snoop’s own lack of ring awareness from clutching his face leads to a vicious attack landing about as perfect as anyone could expect. The eventual pin, the first of the match, is evidence that Tanja was calculating her odds all the way through.

ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall ... TANJA DEVEREAUX!!!

Tanja takes the opportunity to celebrate her win and points to the ring as if to recognise she's one more win away from reaching the goal. Snoop is fully aware of his loss, but is unable to concede any ground as he remains clutching his face in response to his own failed attack earlier in the match. The plan, it seemed, had not gone the way he wanted. 

Martinez: Tanja Devereaux right there showed exactly what it took to adapt to a situation on the spot! Her intelligence in the ring got her the win tonight!

Loydson: Some would say her reactions got her that win. Snoop Solano came in with a plan of action and if that kid ever lands it true then we've all got to worry about his potential.

Martinez: So there we have it, folks! Tanja Devereaux goes on to the season finale, where she'll take on the winner of our next match! Will it be Shaker Jones or Jamie Love? We're about to find out, stay tuned!

Camera cuts to ...

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The camera cuts backstage inside the Climate Pledge Arena where we find Brian Spade walking down the hall when Bruce Buffer jumps out, scaring the living crap out of Brian, causing him to fall into a bunch of boxes as Buffer yells out

Buffer: We Are LIVVVEEEEEE!!!!

Brian pulls himself up and dusts himself off as he looks at Bruce Buffer

Spade: No crap man, I know we are LIVE, our fans here tonight in Seattle, Washington know we are LIVE and the people at home know we are LIVE!!! We don’t need YOU jumping out and telling us ‘we are live’...seriously, please from ALL OF US, go back to the UFC where you belong...in fact, why are you even….

But before Brian can finish Bruce points and looks to his left

Buffer:Here from Paramount Wrestling, he is THE PRODIGAL SON of Tommy Love, the manager of the 2 time X-Division Championship, the 2 time TV Champion, the former Indy Champion, the winner of the FIRST Prime G1 and the co-winner of the 2021 EWC RUMBLE….BUDDDDDYYYY LLLOOOOVVVEEEE!!!!

Bruce’s head and full body shakes as Buddy Love walks out looking down at his feet. He looks up at Brian Spade, who is shaking his head

Spade: Are you happy having this tool bag around?

Buddy shakes his head

Love: At first it was really cool Brian, I’m not going to lie. It was like having my own hype man but now...well like this morning, I’m on the can taking my morning dump and this guy busts in screaming, ‘ITTTT’SSSS TTTIIIIMMMMEEEE!!!! No crap, it was time for my morning poo, I didn’t need Bruce Buffer telling me that…

Spade: Then fire him Buddy!!!

But Buddy shakes his head

Love: I can’t, he has a binding contract...I have had my lawyer look it over, GM Brock has had Paramount’s lawyers look it over...I’m stuck with him until WrestleFest…

Bruce Buffer nods as Buddy drops his head in shame

Love: This is the worst thing I’ve bought since I bought that ‘Spanish Fly’ to make the girls panties drop from Mad Magazine

Brian Spade looks at Buddy

Spade: Is that magazine still in publication?

But Buddy waves him off

Love: The point is Brian it didn’t work and Bruce Buffer isn’t working for me, he’s like a shadow that won’t go away.

Spade: Well that’s what you get for hiring him Buddy!!!

Buddy exhauls

Love: The thing is Brian I did that to celebrate Killjoy’s Rumble win…

Spade: CO-Rumble win…

Buddy nods

Love: Of course, Co-Rumble win with the two stars from Rampage, you have to understand what this win meant to Paramount, what it meant for Killjoy and myself...see this season Rampage and their stars have been on a roll, Ace King won the Legends of the Cage, he won the Undisputed Championship, you guys hosted the successful BORT, Team Rampage won the Brand Warfare match at Parabellum and had it not been for Killjoy would have won the Rumble but Killjoy is a co-winner and that makes the second year in a row that someone from Paramount won the Rumble and Brian that man is here tonight…

Buddy points off-screen as Bruce Buffer sees his opportunity

Buffer: PRESENTING…

But Buddy grabs his microphone and chucks it down the hallway

Love: NO!!! Your voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard...NO!!! Ladies and gentlemen of Rampage here once again is the man that will Main Event WrestleFest alongside your two Rumble winners and the Undisputed Champion...KILLJOY ITO!!!

Killjoy walks into the shot and stands next to Buddy, giving Brian and the people watching a nod

Love: And he’s your reminder that this isn’t all just about Rampage, it’s not just about Ace King, Melody Malone and Moxie...that this man’s time has come, he’s been right there for two years now and at WrestleFest he will become THE ACE OF THE EWC and your next Undisputed Champion even if he’s going to do so 1 on 3...and I know, it’s every PERSON for themselves…

Buddy smiles and nods to the camera

Love: Want to make sure I’m not gender-bias there for you Mel but let’s face it Rampage has been a ‘team’ all season and when push comes to shove they would rather see one of their own take home that championship instead of Killjoy Ito...even if that’s Moxie…

Buddy laughs but he’s clearly overheard as Moxie enters the shot, dressed casually with a shirt and jeans combo as he isn’t booked on tonight’s programming. There is a wide grin on his face as he stands on the opposite side of Brian Spade.

Moxie: Well, well, well. What do we have here? Is that Bruce Buffer in the flesh?

Moxie steps across the shot to extend his hand towards the announcer who had retrieved said microphone and took his spot once again off-camera. The two shook hands to the dismay of Love.

Moxie: What a legend, the biggest announcer in the biz. Then there’s probably the biggest piece of shit in Buddy Love and then there’s you.

Moxie points at Killjoy Ito.

Moxie: So what does that make you? Hey I’m kidding.

The young Brit raises his arms in a sarcastic manner.

Moxie: All jokes aside, I had a hunch that you’d show your face around here sooner, rather than later. So I wanted to be the one that personally welcomes you to Friday nights, Co-winner to co-winner. We’ve got Kings and we’ve got Queens, but most importantly we have Moxie, the fastest rising star this company has seen in a while.

Moxie turns his attention from himself to Buddy.

Moxie: I couldn’t help but overhear the absolute garbage that you were spewing, allow me to correct you on one thing. Rampage isn’t ‘a team’ it’s the ‘A’ show. All the victories and accolades that you mentioned aren't because we hold each other’s hands. It’s simply because we are the better talent, something you might not be used to over there in Paramount.

Moxie’s tone turned serious.

Moxie: And trust me, it’s not going to be a matter of ‘if’ Moxie wins, it’s a matter of when. Because unlike Killjoy over here, I’m not waiting two years for my time to shine.

Voice: Sounds like someone still has a few things to learn.



Moxie, Killjoy and Buddy all turn around, only to find themselves looking right at Ace King, the Undisputed Championship over his shoulder and his Tag Team Championship around his waist. Ace sizes up both men, then looks over at Bruce Buffer with an amused eyebrow raise.

Ace King: I knew I always preferred Michael for some reason.

Bruce goes to raise his microphone to object, but the dual Champion simply shakes him off, turning his attention to Moxie first.

Ace King: Anyway, where was I? ...Oh yes, people with things to learn, namely that good things come to those who wait. I couldn’t help but hear you say you don’t intend to wait two years…

The dual Champion stands a bit taller as his glance never leaves Moxie, who appears to be a bit agitated by Ace’s appearance.

Ace King: Don’t worry, I’m not wanting to bigtime you here. In fact, I’ll level with you: I like your spirit. I got the first taste of it back in January, you’re good, and you’ve got a hell of a career ahead with this likely being your first of many opportunities to reach the EWC summit… But by the same token, I’ve seen countless future stars burn out just as quickly as they rise, and let’s face it: I’ve faced the guy you lean on, too, and as good as he was… He doesn’t have a blueprint for getting to the Promised Land either.

A scowl crosses Moxie’s face, though Ace appears undeterred as he remains arrow straight as he slowly turns his attention to Killjoy and Buddy, a thin smile on his face.

Ace King: Hey guys, remember me?

Killjoy looks relatively unimpressed by the question; Buddy looks like he wants to jump in, but again, Ace shakes him off.

Ace King: We’ve obviously seen more than enough of each other over the years to know how this goes, Ito-san. There really isn’t much more to say between the two of us, but I’ll leave it at this: If there’s anyone who understands where your mind is going into Rio, it’s me. If anyone understands how hungry you’re going to be, I’ve been there, and so I know what kind of fight will be required to head into 2022 with this still in my possession...

Ace taps the main plate of the Undisputed Championship, turned in such a way that Killjoy, Buddy and Moxie all get a good look. After a few seconds, a thin smile crosses the dual Champion’s face.

Ace King: Of course, part of being the Undisputed Champion is consistently proving you’re a fighting Champion, so as much as I’d love to stick around a little bit longer, I’m actually looking to take care of some business before heading to Rio.

Ace turns to walk away but Killjoy reaches out and grabs Ace by the arm, he turns as Moxie takes a step forward but as Killjoy starts to extend his hand Buddy clears his throat. All three men look at him as he motions at Melody Malone, who is walking by and sees her three opponents for WrestleFest coming face to face. She shakes her head and rolls her eyes as she continue to walk on by, as if she doesn’t have time for any of this or them as we cut to commercial.

The camera cuts backstage where we see to EWC Superstars arriving. Walking side by side is Iggy Swango and her “good buddy”, Dio. Lady Stardust has the biggest smile on her face, while Dio’s expression remains stoic.

Iggy: I have to say, Dio, the way you released the Kraken last night, It’s still giving me chills...

Dio: I know what you mean. It was an honor to drop the puck last night in this very arena. I'm so happy that my hometown has a hockey team to call its own.

Iggy: Yup. Hockey, that’s exactly what I am talking about here. I couldn’t possibly mean anything else...

Lady Stardust repeatedly nods her head up and down.

Iggy: Anyway, we are here to support Melody. I haven’t seen her in a while, so this is going to be a great night. She’s going to be so happy to see us!

The two continue to walk backstage when they are suddenly met by AC Delaney and a handful of security guards.

AC: Ms. Swango, you are not welcome here, especially in your current condition.

Iggy: Not welcome here? I work here, and what condition are you talking about?

Dio and Iggy look at each other. Both are confused.

AC: So you haven’t been drinking? Don’t think I don’t know what kind of person you are? Remember, I suspended you last year for your alcohol problem. It seems you haven’t learned a thing.

Iggy: I have no idea what you are talking about

AC: Then what’s that in your hand?

Iggy: It’s a cup of coffee… We are in Seattle after all.

The security guards ask for Iggy’s cup, she hands it over smiling.

Iggy: Alcohol problem?! My brand would NEVER. Don’t need to, when Lady Stardust has her own line of Mocktails!.

Iggy pulls out a can from her bag and looks directly at the camera.

Iggy: If you enjoy the taste of cocktails, but have to be responsible, Stardust Brand Mocktails are for you. The SuperNova Pina Colada is my personal favorite! Available in most stores nationwide!

The security guard’s whisperer in AC’s ear.

AC: Escort her out of the building. I don’t want to see her face. And don’t bother showing up here for the Rampage Finale either.

Iggy: This is bullshit AC. I haven’t touched a drink all day., But if I’m not welcome here, I’m leaving on my own. Let’s go, Dio.

Dio: What kind of brand are you running, Ms. Delaney? Victor Price would never treat a former International champion and former two-tag team champion in such a manner. This is ridiculous.

Iggy and Dio turn around and start heading towards the entrance, as they continue to plead Iggy’s innocence. The acting Rampage GM and her security guards watch on. Suddenly, AC is approached by a woman.

AC: Thank you for the heads up, Rachel. The nerve of that woman to show up like that.

Rachel: No Problem, Ms. Delaney. You can’t have her damage the reputation of Rampage. And I will not let her ruin the brand.

Rachel continues to stand there as the camera fades out.

MATCH TWO
"The Bollocks" Shaker Jones VS "The Love Child" Jamie Love
X-DIVISION - WINNER FACES WINNER OF MATCH ONE AT RAMPAGE FINALE FOR X-DIVISION CONTENDERSHIP
REF: Pierce Patterson

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We return to ringside where the second match of the evening is about to begin. We cut to commentary while the EWC crew finishes up its inspections.

Martinez: Not sure what we just saw there folks... but we will keep you updated! Our first match to determine one of the two number one contenders to the X-Division just ended. We’re about to see who will face the winner of Snoop Solano vs. Tanja Devereux. Shaker Jones versus Jamie Love is about to start up!

Loydson: I’ve got my money on Jamie Love. He has been able to do something Shaker hasn’t as of late; win. Let’s find out, though, shall we? Chriqui, take us away!

Chriqui: The following match is for one fall, and it is for the right to see who will become a potential #1 contender to the X-Division Championship! Introducing first from Boston, Massachusetts & weighing in at 230 pounds... “THE BOLLOCKS” SHAKER JONES!!!

Shaker comes through the crowd like Jon Moxley as Jackyl’s ‘Locked and Loaded’ plays through the PA system!

Chriqui: And his opponent from Takayama, Japan & weighing in at 120 pounds... "THE LOVE CHILD" JAMIE LOVE!!!

As the opening riff to Greenday's Castaway hits the PA system Jamie walks out from behind the curtain alone and unsure of what to do with himself. As the lyrics start he remembers he needs to get to the ring and slowly walks down the ramp high giving a few of the fans but ignores most of them as he gets into the ring and stands there.

Martinez: Shaker Jones will no doubt be looking to capitalize on winning tonight. Not just to leave with the W, but to start gaining some much needed momentum.

Loydson: My money’s still on Love. Even against Hamilton, he looked real good. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s been improving since we last saw him fight for the HBO Championship!

DING DING DING

Jamie rushes forward, but Shaker has different plans! He backs away … is he retreating? No, he goes for the ropes! Unfortunately, this is Jamie Love, and he’s got speed on his side! He manages to catch up to Jones right before he can begin climbing, and takes him down with a Running Neckbreaker!

The crowd lets out a chorus of ‘Oooohhh’s as they watch the impact. Shakeer is cradling his neck, a hint that Jamie’s technique did its job.

Or at least part of it. He’s definitely down and in a world of pain. But we see that he’s not completely out of this fight, either.

Jamie begins to make Shaker stand back up. Before he can tug Jones completely up to a vertical base, Shaker elbows Jamie Love right in the ribs! While Jamie is busy holding his wounds, Shaker climbs up the ropes, going through with his original plan. Springboard Spanish Fly! He goes for an early cover, but the referee barely gets to one before Love gets a shoulder up!

Martinez: Jamie Love showing he still has plenty of fight in him!

Loydson: Shaker's gonna need to really ramp up the violence if he wants to put Jamie down!

Both competitors roll out of the ring, deciding here and now is the time for the weaponry! Shaker gets back in the ring, wielding a kendo stick! Jamie comes out with a small bag! The audience cheers, having a decent guess on what’s inside!

Shaker runs forward, attempting to charge right into Jamie! Right before he can connect, Love slips out of the way, but not before opening the bag and spilling the contents. They are, indeed, thumbtacks! Shaker tries to keep his balance, but three good kicks from Jamie to the back of his leg cause Jones to lose it! He falls on top of the tacks, trying frantically to roll off of them!

Jamie manages to tug the Kendo Stick away. He starts to discard it .. but stares at it for a few moments and seems to find a use for it. He lifts it over his head and begins bringing it down onto Shaker’s chest!

Shaker winces and grimaces in pain, now finding himself forced to deal with both Love and the thumbtacks! He forces his arms to move after several good hits land on his sternum and tug the kendo stick away from his opponent! Shaker uses the kendo stick to sweep Love right off his feet, and onto some of the few thumbtacks that hadn’t yet pierced into Shaker’s own flesh!

Shaker shakily gets up, grabs onto Love’s legs, and begins twisting them. Jamie fights back, but Jones has the weight and strength advantage, and gladly uses that to help him. Jamie’s legs are locked in a Figure Four! He reaches for the ropes, but Shaker pulls him more towards the center of the ring!

Loydson: Shaker could take the win here!

Martinez: He's got it in pretty damn tight, Martinez!

Jamie repeatedly gets close to grabbing onto the ropes. That in itself causes Shaker to keep pulling him away. Jamie grits his teeth, getting visibly frustrated, but takes some breaths to keep himself calm. Patterson asks if Jamie wants to submit, he shakes his head no!

Jamie looks over his shoulder and sees an opportunity! He kicks Shaker’s jaw! The impact is more than enough to daze Jones and weaken his submission hold! Jamie frees himself and hastily gets up to a vertical base! He goes for Love Hurts! It lands flush! Jamie then hooks the legs!

ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall, ‘THE LOVE CHILD’ ... JAMIE LOVE!!!

Jamie shakes any tacks off of his leg while celebrating in the ring. Shaker rolls out, doing so as cautiously as possible, and half-walks, half-limps towards the ramp, likely going for the infirmary. We cut back to commentary as Jamie stays in the ring.

Martinez: A huge win for Jamie Love! He may not yet have the number one spot, but he’s definitely one step closer now!

Loydson: Another predictable loss from Shaker Jones. I guess the rookie puts in the effort, but still. Not amazing how this went down tonight.

Martinez: So now we have our match set for the season closer, Jamie Love moves on to face Tanja Devereaux with a shot at X-Division gold on the line! Folks, in just a moment we'll see our Undisputed Champion in non-title action as Ace King takes on Autumn Raven and Ruby Clifton!

Camera cuts to ...

MATCH THREE
Autumn Raven VS Ruby Clifton VS Ace King
X-DIVISION RULES - NON TITLE MATCH
REF: Mike Michaelson

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We return to ringside where Mike Michaelson is standing by, ready to officiate the next match, before cutting to commentary!

Martinez: Well folks, it's been a wild night already but we now know who faces off at our season closer for a shot at the X-Division Championship come WrestleFest XIX! Up next we have non-title action, as Autumn Raven and Ruby Clifton both have a chance to make a statement at the expense of the Undisputed Champion, Ace King!

Loydson: I heard that over on BRAWL they like to call this kinda match Three the Hard Way...but BRAWL is a good brand of toilet paper, we do things differently here on RAMPAGE!

Chriqui: The following non-title match is a Triple Threat contested under X-Division Rules. Introducing first, from City of Angels & weighing in at 125 pounds, the Beautiful Psychopath... AUTUMN RAVEN!!!

The X-Tron plays a scene of the Hollywood Walk of Fame going by slowly, the shadow of a raven seen over each and every star that’s there. As you hear the lyrics ‘Your stars burned out for good, somewhere in Hollywood’, the shadow flies into the one star without a name, writing out Autumn’s name on it, the star turning to a dingy, grungy picture with graffiti written all over it.

As the first part of the song starts up, Autumn appears from backstage, slowly walking out, coming to a stop at the top of the ramp as she surveys the crowd with a cold smirk on her face. She stands there for a minute before making her way down the ramp slowly, walking once around the ring before sliding under the bottom rope and hopping to her feet, making her way to the corner to climb to the top ringpost. She flings her arms out to the side, laughing at the crowd.

Chriqui: Next, hailing from Philadelphia & weighing in at 122 pounds... RUBY CLIFTON!!!

Light purple lights begin flicker through the arena as "Don't" by Ed Sheeran begins to blare over the speakers as Ruby Clifton steps out from behind the curtain with Black Velvet right beside her. The crowd isn't thrilled to see her as Ruby is grinning from ear to ear. She and Black Velvet walk down the ramp. Ruby slides into the ring and leans in one of the corners.

Chriqui: And finally, making his way to the ring, FROM Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 235 pounds, he is the EWC Undisputed Champion...THE GAMBLER... ACE KING!!!

"Ace of Spades" rips through the Climate Pledge Arena, and the crowd cheers as pyro goes off in time with the opening drum beats. Ace King then calmly steps out onto the stage, his eyes narrowed and focused on the ring.

Ace rolls his head around the back of his neck for a few seconds before focusing back in on the ring, then makes his way down the ramp, interacting with a few fans along the way. He stops a few steps short of the ring, then dives in under the bottom rope as red pyro explodes from each turnbuckle. Ace pauses on his knees in the middle of the ring for a moment before getting to his feet, his attention locked in on his oppoonents.

Martinez: The champ looks poised and ready for this triple threat match.

Loydson: Perhaps, but he's got two very hungry competitors looking to take him down a few pegs and prove their worth.

DING DING DING

The bell rings as Ruby and Raven immediately jump the champion, a temporary alliance between two women looking to get a victory over the Gambler even with the top prize not on the line. Some hard kicks from Raven are quickly followed by a snap DDT by Clifton, sending the champ face first into the canvas! Ruby immediately gets back on her feet, looking to strike again when Raven rolls her up! Could this be it already!?

ONE!

T--NO!

Ruby kicks out! The two immediately brawl, trading lefts and rights as the champ gets back to his feet. King goes on the attack, looking for just an ounce of revenge as he lays into Autumn with some receipts in the form of a few hard kicks, before sending her to the ropes and hitting a clothesline on the rebound...but Ruby with a wise chop block sends the champ right back down before he can get much further!

Martinez: Down goes King! Clifton really pulled the rug out from underneath the champ there!

Loydson: That's what I'm talking about, Ruby! Way to use your gut!

Ruby hits the ropes, hitting a running double stomp on Ace's back for good measure as Raven gets back to her feet, and the Beautiful Psychopath catches Clifton by surprise with a dropkick. Raven focuses her attention back on King, going to work on the neck and arm in the hopes of locking in the Koji Clutch...but before she gets a chance, she gets kicked in the back of the head by Clifton! Raven gets back to her feet but is immediately rushed by the Madison Buzzsaw, who drops Raven to the canvas with a fish hook neckbreaker!

Ruby leaves the ring, checking underneath for a weapon...and pulls out a kendo stick! Ruby smiles as she slides back in, but she doesn't get a chance to follow up on this because here comes the champ! He grabs the waist of Clifton, locking his hands as he sends her up and over for a German suplex! He bridges the neck, keeping her shoulders on the canvas for the count!

ONE!

KENDO STICK TO BREAK IT UP BY RAVEN!

Loydson: King came close to winning there, but Raven wasn't having any of it!

Martinez: Anything to keep the champ from coming out on top here!

King quickly gets to his feet, but is met with a kendo stick right to the skull by the Beautiful Psychopath, dropping him instantly! Ruby is back to her feet now as well, but is met with the same fate as Raven smiles at her handiwork. Rather than go for a pin, however, she leaves the ring once again looking for something with a bit more...bite. She pulls a 2x4 wrapped in barbed wire, a nasty treat indeed as she slides back into the ring. Ruby and King slowly get to their feet, still feeling the effect of the kendo stick as Raven takes a swing at Ruby, connecting with the barbed wire on the back...

...SWING AND A MISS! Ruby dodges it last second, connecting a roundhouse kick that forces Raven to drop the weapon. Ruby picks it up, a twisted smile on her face as she gets revenge on Raven, landing the barbed wire right on her back! Raven yells in pain as she rolls out of the ring, and Ruby focuses her attention on the champ...WHO HITS HER WITH THE FULL HOUSE! King makes Ruby drop the board after that roundhouse kick, lifting her up onto his shoulders! Torture rack, could it be...? BLACKJACK BOMB! King with the cover!

ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall ... ACE KING!!!

The ref raises Ace's arm in victory, as we see Raven still in pain outside the ring before cutting to commentary.

Martinez: What a match, folks! Autumn and Ruby gave it a good solid effort, but the champ looked in ship shape tonight!

Loydson: Yeah yeah, he managed to shut down two game opponents in Raven and Clifton tonight, but you gotta wonder if he's prepared mentally for facing THREE opponents at once come WrestleFest!

Martinez: Folks, don't go away because in just a moment we have the first of two title matches tonight as Samantha Hamilton defends the HBO Broadcast Championship against Tommy Burton!

Camera cuts to the X-Tron for a special commercial...

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Do you worry that when she’s ready you won’t be…

Jimmy Lane: No!

Bobby Rose: Damn it Jimmy, stick with the script!!!

Jimmy Lane shakes his head and shrugs as Bobby Rose smacks him

Jimmy Lane: FINE, yeah I worry that when it’s go time if HE’LL be able to answer the bell…

Jimmy points down at his junk

Bobby Rose: Nobody wants to see a hot piece of ass and know they can’t tap it because of ED…

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Jimmy Love: Jesus this is HARD, I think I could push it through a wall!!!

Bobby Rose: YEAH, her uterine wall!

Bobby looks down at his hard-on with amazement at the potential it has

Viagra, Extra Strength has THREE times the strength of normal Viagra and we guarantees she will not walk right for days…

Bobby motions for Bunny to crawl towards him

Bunny Love: This is degrading...I mean OH WOW, I’M RUINED FOR ALL OTHER MEN!!!!

Bobby and Jimmy smile and nod…

Do not take Viagra, Extra Strength if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems.

Jimmy Lane: What the hell are nitrate drugs?

Bobby, who is still looking down admiring his hard-on

Bobby Rose: Don’t worry about it, it’s just gibberish the lawyers make them say…

Stop using Viagra and get emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss.

Jimmy Lane: Who said that?

Jimmy looks around for the person who’s talking, as he turns he knocks over a lamp with his hard-on

Bobby Rose: Jesus I’m guessing because this drug is a gift from the heavens and be careful with that thing!!!

Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis.

Bobby, who is once again admiring his own junk looks up, looking confused

Bobby Rose: Seek medical attention, fuck that...I’m finding more women to nail…

Jimmy Lane: Bobby’s going to wear his penis down to a nub…

Viagra, Extra Strength is not for recreational use…

Jamie Love walks in with a match raging hard-on

Jamie Love: Um, I don’t think you gave me Advil…

No, it’s Viagra, EXTRA Strength!!!

Jamie Love: GOD DAMN IT GUYS!!!!

Bobby and Jimmy laugh and give Jamie a double thumbs up as they point at their matching boners, forcing us to end the commercial right then and there...

MATCH FOUR

Tommy Burton VS Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton
HBO BROADCAST CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES MATCH - FOURTH DEFENSE OF SECOND CHAMPION
REF: Toyo Yasahiro

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We return to ringside where Toyo Yasahiro paces, a solemn frown upon his face as he checks over the ring.

Martinez: That was certainly a commercial Now this next one is a real grudge match! Can you say 'history', Loydson?

Loydson: Can you spell it, kid? But for once, you're right. Someone's getting hurt in this one.

Chriqui: The following match is a singles match, to be decided in one fall, for the HBO Broadcast Championship. Introducing first, the challenger! From New Brunswick, Canada, and weighing in at two hundred and nine pounds... "THE INMATE", TOMMY BURTON!!!

The drum beat. The screaming guitar... The unmistakable sound of Nirvana.

The lights dim slightly, the orange strobe of the lower stage lights strobe over the hooded man walking out. His hardened jaw. His mouthguard. His taped hands clenched hard as he makes his way down to the ring.

As the Scentless Apprentice plays, and the lights come up, we see Tommy Burton pull back his hood and remove his Club jacket. His eyes wide... crazy looking.

The music lowers, Tommy removes his hoodie, dropping it to the mat, he once again clenches his hands together... “Let’s do this.”

Chriqui: And his opponent... from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, weighing in at one hundred and forty-five pounds, she is the HBO Broadcast Champion... SAMANTHA "THE TITANESS" HAMILTON!!!

'Indestructible' by Disturbed blares over the PA system. As it does, we see the forms of The Titaness, her husband, Joseph "Orion" Hunter, and 'The Memphis Mouthpiece' Tommy Love all standing at the top of the ramp. The Titaness saunters down the ramp, flanked by Joseph on one side and Tommy on the other.

When she finally gets to the ropes, the Titaness will slip through the middle and top ropes, waiting patiently for her opponent.

Martinez: Tommy Burton came to play tonight; "The Inmate" looks like he means to run this asylum!

Loydson: BS, Martinez. Burton's got skills but his namesake, Tommy Love? He's got class, and brains. He'll win this for Hamilton, make no mistake.

DING DING DING

Burton comes out strong, a guttural roar on his lips, sprinting across the ring into an hellacious Yakuza kick that just scrapes the champion's skull as she slips back into her corner. Her opponent recovers quickly and pushes the attack with a flurry of palm strikes, ending the combination with a well-placed liver shot that folds Samantha in half. Grinning savagely, Burton seizes her arm and whips her toward the opposing turnbuckle.

The fans rally behind the dazed champion, and she's able to pull herself along the ropes in time to dodge the follow-up running knee. With a game expression she straightens up and unleashes two roundhouse kicks to the spine, then another, low and scything to the back of the knees. His base removed, Burton falls backward and Sam spins to drop with him, scrambling deftly into side control so she can begin working an arm.

Martinez: Hamilton with some good awareness there, going straight for a target!

Loydson: Burton better keep a close eye or he's gonna get dismantled piece by piece!

Driven by the threat to his crooked elbow, Tommy Burton is able to work free from the champion's submission attempt by kicking wildly at her knee joint. When her grip loosens, he pulls clear and floats over to bodily drag her upright and directly into a huge backdrop driver. Hard Time! Eyes wide and spittle flecking his lips, the Inmate goes for a cover but Samantha kicks out at two, dragging herself upright as he hoarsely roars defiance.

Back to their feet, the two stare one another down, then move as one to engage in a brutal hockey fight in the center of the ring, trading hard punches as the crowd goes wild. Punches escalate to kicks, each giving as good as the other, until the Titaness ups the ante by springboarding into a flying hook kick.

The crowd oohs appreciatively, but Burton rights himself vigorously, snapping his jaw back into place. Smirking, he slurs an insult to his opponent and then drives forward for a big headbutt. Samantha blocks it and wraps her arm around the back of the Inmate's head, pulling him down snugly into a single-arm DDT. Rather than stand, she holds on and flips the much larger man onto his back, putting serious torque on the captured limb as she turns back to her earlier efforts - and this time, successfully applies a nasty Kimura lock! Burton is in trouble!

Loydson: Uh oh! Burton could tap here!

Martinez: He'd better not, not if he wants a taste of that HBO gold!

It's an ugly scene, blood now mixing with the rabid flecks around the Inmate's mouth, but he manages to contort himself into a better position, using his superior strength to wrench his arm free; but it seems to have cost him. As the competitors rise to their feet, Burton's arm hangs limp at his side. Hamilton is smiling now, a feline kind of predation to her gait as she circles to tease a lock-up. Knowing he's in no state for such a thing, the Inmate snarls and throws himself past the grapple attempt, using his uninjured arm for a spinning Chin Check!

Hamilton's smile disappears as she throws up her arms to catch the blow, staggering backward from the sheer ferocity. Ranting and screaming, Burton abandons finesse and simply drives the elbow again, and again, battering the champion to her knees even through that raised guard. A knee slams into her face immediately thereafter, and indeed, the wounded dog seems to have her number; but then there's a commotion from outside the ring, and Tommy Love bounds up onto the apron to begin jaw-jacking on the challenger.

Incensed, Burton turns around and glares at the Memphis Mouthpiece, spitting on the mat before returning fire with words of his own. Behind him, Samantha Hamilton starts to get up, brow creased in a deep frown. Burton seems ready to load up another Chin Check for the interloper, when the champion strides past him and grabs her own manager by the hair, pushing him down to ringside. He stares up at her, astonished as she admonishes him with a jabbing finger.

Tommy Love is pouting too hard to even warn Samantha as she turns away directly into the path of another Chin Check. She's seen it too many times, though; she ducks, and hits the mat running, flying off the ropes to meet her snarling, frustrated challenger back in the center of the ring. He's waiting with a desperation clothesline that the champion has pre-empted utterly. She catches the arm and uses it as the platform for a high knee, driving a brutal shot to the Inmate's face. Blood sprays from his mouth and nose!

Samantha maintains control, dropping into a waistlock and ducking underneath to hoist Burton atop her shoulders. With a battle cry, the Titaness nails Zeus' Wrath, all but drilling her foe through the canvas.

ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall, and still EWC HBO Broadcast Champion... SAMANTHA "THE TITANESS" HAMILTON!!!

Samantha slithers off the bloody form of Tommy Burton, rising to her feet with cheeks flushed and smile wide, graciously accepting her title belt from Toyo Yasahiro. Stepping to all four corners, the retaining champion hoists the strap toward the fans, pounding her heart and holding out her fist to thank them for their continued support and adoration. Before leaving the ring, she stops, eyes narrowed, and looks at Burton.

There's a small nod from the Titaness, an acknowledgement to the efforts of the fallen, before she very pointedly flips him off, pointing at herself and then the upheld title. Laughing amidst the ensuing cheers, she drops to ringside to rejoin her retinue, bringing the brow-beaten Memphis Mouthpiece to heel as she strides proudly up the ramp toward the back. The crowd match her spirit and echo her pride as they chant, "YOU DESERVE IT!"

Martinez: Can anyone beat this amazing woman?! Tommy Burton brought his A-game today, but even without a critical setback from Tommy Love, came up short against the Titaness. All I can say is, wow!

Loydson: Say what you want, but Love was still there - he was still involved. Maybe if the Inmate had been able to stay focused, that would have ended differently. Guess we'll never know.

Martinez: Burton needing to regroup after that loss, and we need to regroup before heading to our main event! Josh Gavin challenges Melody Malone for the United States Championship, up next!

Camera cuts to ...

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The camera heads now to AC Delaney's office, where she stands over her desk going through a stack of papers. A large shadow soon looms over her and she goes to look but she's grabbed by the hips and stuck in place as Gideon Gage growls low in her ear behind her.

Gage: I wouldn't struggle if I were you, I have you right where I want you. 

AC: What do you want, Gage? More fines? I suggest you get your disgusting hands off of me.

Gage: What will you do, Delaney? You gonna finally fire me? I know you wouldn't go against bearded fuck's wishes. That just gives me a license to do whatever the fuck I want to you. 

He grips her tighter and runs one of his hands up and down her back as AC tries to get away from him but she's trapped.

Gage: Do your worst, you fucking sad pathetic excuse for a general manager. Aww, can't get away, can we? 

AC: I'm gonna fine you another two hundred grand for this, Gage. Let me go. NOW.

Gage: Fine.

He lets her go, and she straightens out her outfit but he grabs her by the hair and smashes her face into the desk! We hear AC's nose crack as she lets out a scream and Gideon bellows a laugh! He throws her over the desk onto the floor and crouches down to her, blood running from her nose.

Gage: Poor widdle AC. You got some blood there, babe. 

He takes a finger and runs it through the blood, and then puts his finger in his mouth to suck on it. His hand goes up to smack her but several EWC Officials bust in the door and grab him! He doesn't even try to fight them as they push him out the door and drag him away. The last thing we hear is Gideon still laughing as we cut to commercial. 

MAIN EVENT | MATCH FIVE

Josh Gavin VS Melody Malone
UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES MATCH - FIRST DEFENSE
REF: Toyo Yasahiro

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We return to ringside where the HBO Broadcast Championship Match just ended. We cut to commentary as the ring gets prepared for our main event.

Martinez: Welcome back folks, we’re about to start our main event of the night! Melody Malone will have her very first defense against the man who won the #1 Contender spot back at Scars & Stripes, Josh Gavin! Josh has actually improved since then. Will he be able to stake his claim, or will -- ??

Loydson: Don’t even finish that blasphemous bullcrap! The Queen will continue to reign! Rampage has the baddest bitches on their roster, and everyone is about to see just how true this is! Take us away, Chriqui!

"GIVE ME FUEL, GIVE ME FIRE, GIVE ME THAT WHICH I DESIRE!"

"Fuel” by Metallica blares through the loudspeakers to the delight of the crowd, as The "Harbinger of Destruction" Josh Gavin makes his way out at the exact moment as Fuel’s chorus hits. Gavin raises his arms side to side and looses a war cry as fire shoots from both sides of the ramp. A line of fire dots the sides of the ramp as Gavin walks through, his expression serious, filled to the brim with unwavering determination as he stares straight forward.


Chriqui: The following match is for one fall, and it is for the EWC United States Championship! From New Brunswick, Canada! Weighing in at 6'5 and 245 pounds! The "Harbinger Of Destruction" ... JOSH GAVIN!!!

Gavin takes a breath to settle himself as he eagerly climbs up the steps, stepping onto the ring apron as his expression changes. Filled with passion, Gavin pumps up the crowd and eggs them on to give him as loud a reaction as they can, before stepping into the ring.

Grinning cheekily a moment, Gavin climbs the top rope and points out to the crowd, before holding out his arms side to side to pose. Hopping down, Gavin climbs onto the opposing turnbuckle to make sure that the entire arena gets their fill.

Martinez: So as I was trying to say, Gavin has drastically improved since the BORT. Remember, Loydson, he did beat Ryo Hazama to earn this spot.

Loydson: Meh, the kid got lucky, as far as I’m concerned.

The lights dim, but don’t go dark before the soft words of Billie Eilish begin to play over the P.A. system.

Bite my tongue bide my time
Wearing a warning sign
Wait till the world is mine
Visions I vandalize
Cold in my kingdom size
Fell for these ocean eyes

As the chorus hits, a bright flash of pyro explodes from the base of the Mac Tron and Melody Malone stands on the stage, flanked by her personal retainer Rory Hyland. Melody stands with a crown atop her head as a spotlight follows them down to the ring.


Chriqui: Making her way to the ring, accompanied by Rory… she is YOUR QUEEN of EWC… MELODY MALONE!!!

You should see me in a crown
I'm gonna run this nothing town
Watch me make 'em bow
One by one by one
One by one by

Rory climbs onto the apron first, holding the ropes open as Melody climbs the stairs and steps through with her chin held up to keep the crown atop her head. She gives the crowd a sarcastic smile as they boo, and she gingerly removes the crown from her head and hands it off to Rory as he exits.

You should see me in a crown
Your silence is my favorite sound
Watch me make 'em bow
One by one by one
One by one by one

The lights come back up to full brightness, and Melody has her gloves tugged into place as she rakes her hair back and prepares for her opponent.


Martinez: I can’t argue with you about one thing. Rampage definitely has some of the best female wrestlers not just in the EWC, but I’d dare say in the whole world. And Malone was definitely on quite a roll until Scars & Stripes. She recovered afterwards in event such as ParaBellum and such, but --

Loydson: But nothing! You’re admitting yourself! Her loss to Buzzard was an accident, a slip-up. There’s no way she’s gonna lose to some rookie like Gavin, not after she worked so hard to reclaim what was always rightfully hers!

DING DING DING

Despite being lighter and shorter, Malone looks ready to prove Loydson’s words were completely accurate. She’s the Queen of the EWC and is ready to show Josh Gavin it’s not just an elegant nickname for herself. Melody briefly contemplates how to start before confidently charging forward. She gracefully spins, her legs wrapped around Gavin’s head, while performing an almost flawless Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors takedown!

Josh does indeed fall onto the canvas, but he doesn’t stay that way for long … much to the Queen’s annoyance. He shakes his head, getting rid of any lingering sensations of dizziness, then catches Malone with a European Uppercut that connects with Malone’s jaw!

The impact causes her to get dazed briefly; long enough for Gavin to lift her up and start attempting to slam her down via a Powerbomb. But right before he can finish the move, Malone’s knee finds Gavin’s temple and slams hard! into it!

Josh lets go, unceremoniously dropping the Queen of the EWC in the process. Malone looks a bit miffed at landing so roughly, but simultaneously relieved to avoid a painful technique.

Martinez: Gavin took a hard knee to the head there, but got a tiny bit of revenge in the process!

Loydson: You gotta wonder if that's gonna mess him up the rest of the match though, Martinez!

Both wrestlers cautiously circle around one another, not wanting to risk giving the other an opening or opportunity in any form or fashion. Josh is the first to make a move as he darts forward and headbutts the Queen!

Malone stumbles back slightly, and Gavin uses that to his advantage! He grabs onto both of Melody’s arms and lands a Double Knee Armbreaker!

He goes for an early win, but Malone is able to get a shoulder up right after the referee counts to one. As Malone gets to her feet, she glares a hole through Gavin. Melody then proceeds to give a good dose of Karma to Gavin as she takes him down with a Standing Moonsault.

She, too, goes for a cover, but is pushed off of the challenger.

Loydson: Melody nearly retaining the title there, but Josh still showing plenty of fight left!

Martinez: He's gonna really need to step things up to win that belt!

Both competitors see that they need to raise the stakes even higher in this fight. They meet and lock up in the center of the ring. Despite the disadvantages against her, Malone is holding her own pretty well against Josh Gavin! She leaps up into the air and executes a Jumping Snapmare that earns gasps of awe and admiration from the audience as she brings Gavin down with it!

Melody then goes to the ropes and climbs them. The Queen’s Gambit lands flush! Josh is holding his midsection with one arm as Malone hooks the leg! She only gets a one count before Gavin kicks her away.

Once Gavin is back to standing, Josh delivers yet another Headbutt to Malone. This time, though, he follows up with his own signature, Deity’s Lance! He goes for another cover!

Toyo actually does get to two, but that’s as far as he goes, before Malone gets a shoulder up! The crowd is cheering wildly, loving the display they’re watching between the two wrestlers!

Martinez: A close one for the challenger, but Melody's still in this!

Loydson: Of course, because a Queen doesn't give up that easily!

Malone begins swiftly moving towards Gavin. Before she can reach the challenger, though, Josh lunges forward! Masamune! The wind is knocked out of the Queen as she falls onto the canvas! Gavin begins pulling Malone up, but WAIT! She counters and grabs Gavin’s leg, locking The Queen’s Grace in!

Josh tries to reach the ropes, but Malone pulls him back, screaming and demanding that he submit! Toyo asks if he wants to tap, but he shakes his head no!

Loydson: Oh no, could this be it for Gavin!?

Martinez: He's in bad shape, Martinez!

The longer Josh refuses to tap out, the harder Malone tightens her grip on the submission. Gavin tries to grasp onto the ropes, but everytime he gets close to reaching them, he is yanked back. He winces and grimaces, feeling his leg stretched and caving in!

He finally taps, deciding to keep his body intact so he can fight another day!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via submission, AND STILL THE EWC UNITED STATES CHAMPION, THE QUEEN OF THE EWC ... MELODY MALONE!!!

Melody laughs as she releases the hold and stands up. She practically tugs the United States Championship out of Toyo’s hands, holding it close against her and pointing frantically at it, signaling it’s hers and she refuses to let anyone dethrone her again.

Josh slowly rolls out of the ring, rubbing and massaging his leg. He leaves, albeit it with a slight limp, and heads up the ramp, looking slightly defeated.

Martinez: Love her or hate her, Malone has shown once again why she’s our Queen.

Loydson: Damn straight she did! About time you acknowledge and recognize our Queen! I suppose Gavin looked decent enough, but almost doesn’t count in this industry.

Martinez: What a battle, and what a show this was tonight! We have just one more stop before WrestleFest XIX, with plenty of action in store for our season closer in New York! Until then, I've been Javier Martinez alongside Lloyd Loydson, thanking you for watching Friday Night RAMPAGE!

The last thing we see is Melody continuing to celebrate her win tonight, her focus now starting to settle on the road ahead to WrestleFest as the show comes to a close.

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END SCREEN

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SEGMENT WRITERS

Moxie, Ace King, Southern Express, Killjoy Ito
Melody Malone & Iggy Swango
Southern Express
Gideon Gage

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MATCH WRITERS

MATCH ONE
WRITER: James Keaton/Jocelyn Gage

MATCH TWO
WRITER: Samantha "Titaness" Hamilton

MATCH THREE
WRITER: MNB

MATCH FOUR
WRITER: Chunks of Darna Dare

MATCH FIVE | MAIN EVENT
WRITER: Samantha "Titaness" Hamilton

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RECAP OF WINNERS

MATCH ONE
Snoop Solano VS Tanja Devereaux
X-DIVISION - WINNER FACES WINNER OF MATCH TWO AT RAMPAGE FINALE FOR X-DIVISION CONTENDERSHIP
WINNER(S): Tanja wins to advance
...

MATCH TWO
"The Bollocks" Shaker Jones VS "The Love Child" Jamie Love
X-DIVISION - WINNER FACES WINNER OF MATCH ONE AT RAMPAGE FINALE FOR X-DIVISION CONTENDERSHIP
WINNER(S): Jamie wins to advance

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MATCH THREE
Autumn Raven VS Ruby Clifton VS Ace King
X-DIVISION RULES - NON TITLE MATCH
WINNER(S): Ace King Pins Ruby Clifton

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Tommy Burton VS Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton
HBO BROADCAST CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES MATCH - FOURTH DEFENSE OF SECOND CHAMPION
WINNER(S): AND STILL HBO Broadcast Champion, Samantha Hamilton

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Josh Gavin VS Melody Malone
UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES MATCH - FIRST DEFENSE
WINNER(S): AND STILL United States Champion, Melody Malone

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MVP OF THE NIGHT: Ace King
MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Josh Gavin VS Melody Malone

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