FN'R #478 (SEASON FINALE) - New York, New York

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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...

»»RAMPAGE FINALE!!!««
AND THE LAST STOP ON THE ROAD TO WRESTLEFESTXVIII

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EPISODE 478
NOVEMBER 22ND 2020

LIVE! From The Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

EWC RAMPAGE
11.20.2020
Live The Madison Square Garden in New York, New York
Commentators -
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

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As the crowd are settling into this one “Hail To The Chief” hits the speakers and the booing damn near takes the roof of Madison Square Gardens off. The President’s Men file out from the back to form an honour guard for the 46th President of The United States before Scorpio himself steps out. He gives a wide grin as he waves to the ‘adoring’ fans before he’s joined on the stage by his Vice President Crème de la Crème and his Chief of Staff Clara Gold. The three stare down the camera lens as they strut the ramp ignoring the shouting and jeering from the fans either side of them. A few of The President’s Men have to block Scorpio from a thrown hot dog or drink from the fans, and one even threatens a fan with a clenched fist getting even more heat from the crowd. Crème and Gold hold the ring ropes open for Scorpio to climb inside where he’s handed a microphone by a ringside attendant. The music settles down as The President’s Men form a protective circle around the ring and their President inside…

Scorpio: MY FELLOW AMERICANS…

The fans boo even louder and a huge chant of “NOT MY PRESIDENT! NOT MY PRESIDENT! NOT MY PRESIDENT!” breaks out. Scorpio’s face falls from a smile to utterly seething as Clara and Crème try and calm him down. He rolls his eyes as he raises the microphone.

Scorpio: You know what it doesn’t matter what you bleating fucking sheep want to say, on Monday 14th December I will become the President of The EWC and your opinions are no longer relevant. You can cry and whine and hope all you like but come WrestleFest you won’t be able to deny the facts – President Mac is a weak and pathetic leader and I will depose him with ease. At last the era of bias, of playing favourites, of giving opportunities to the same handful of bland idiots is over… AND THE FABULOUS ERA OF THE EWC BEGINS! I did tell you this was going to be Scorpio Season…

He begins to pace the ring.

Scorpio: Now with a changing of the guard at the top of this company everything is going to be different come Season 22. You see President Mac’s cronies are everywhere here doing his bidding, pulling the strings, ensuring the ‘right’ people get the wins and the opportunities. I SAY NO MORE! I say we’ve let this band of criminals get away with their bullshit for too long… at WrestleFest I will deliver this company from their wretched clutches and give you a President you can be proud of. I’m going to form the best Cabinet of all time and take this company forward…

The S-Factor takes a deep breath before he places a hand on Clara Gold’s shoulder and looks around the crowd with a grin on his face.

Scorpio: Crooked Connors tried to ‘impeach’ me some months ago, and as one of the most intelligent people to ever climb into a ring I have not forgotten that little stunt, which is why as soon as I take the reigns – JIM CONNORS YOU’RE FIRED! And in his place will be my Chief of Staff, the incredible Clara Gold!

He steps back and gestures towards Gold as she raises a hand in the air and grins widely. The fans boo loudly as she parades around the ring.

Martinez: Well the fans don’t seem to like that decision…

Loydson: I think it’s a brilliant plan! Who needs some idiot called ‘Jim’ when there’s Clara Gold to take his place as the Brawl GM?!

Scorpio smiles widely before he turns to his Vice President Crème de la Crème. He stands behind her and places a hand on her shoulder.

Scorpio: And don’t think you’ve got away with it, Duggan. You’ve endlessly passed me over when I am the sole reason Rampage is the premiere brand of the EWC and in Season 22 the Scorpio Administration is going to take it even further. You won’t be along for the ride though my dear because Crème de la Crème will be taking over as General Manager and GRIZZLY DUGGAN YOU’RE FIRED!

Once again he smirks as Crème claps her applause and she, Clara, and Scorpio hold hands and lift them into the air like a jubilant new First Family as the crowd boo loudly and The President’s Men continue blocking thrown trash from the front rows.

Scorpio: And don’t think the so-called ‘Paramount’ and Prime are immune to my changes. You see even with a rebrand Paramount is still the ‘future’ stars of the EWC and my EWC is going to be all about the very best of the best today. And as for the independent gutter-trash? Who even watches them anyway?! In my EWC darlings Paramount and Prime are CANCELLED. Oh… and Javier Martinez…

The camera pans down to the announce table as Philip Loydson slowly edges away from his co-commentator. Martinez stares up at Scorpio as he grins sadistically and leans on the ropes nearest the announce table.

Scorpio: For over a year and a half I’ve had to listen to you calling my matches with far too much focus on the moron across the ring from me or supporting Danny Mac’s ludicrous actions… so enjoy tonight’s Rampage… IT’S YOUR LAST BABY!

Loydson gives a little smile as he turns to Martinez who is staring up at Scorpio wide-eyed…

Loydson: Well it’s been a pleasure Javier, goodbye beer after the show?

Martinez: I mean… they’ve not wrestled the President vs. President match… I might be calling a Scorpio-free Rampage next season…

Loydson: Sure we can go on telling ourselves that. You wanna take the plant in the office with you or shall I keep it?

Martinez and Loydson look at odds as Scorpio continues to pace the ring – WHEN SUDDENLY THERE’S A COMMOTION IN THE CROWD! THE FANS ARE ON THEIR FEET TRYING TO SEE WHAT’S GOING ON WHEN SOMEONE COMES LEAPING OVER THE BARRIER! THEY’RE IMMEDIATELY TACKLED BY THE PRESIDENT’S MEN AS SCORPIOM, CRÈME, AND CLARA ALL STEP BACK WITH A START. THE MAN FROM THE CROWD MANAGES TO FIGHT HIS WAY FREE OF SCORPIO’S SECURITY TEAM AND HE JUMPS AT THE RING GETTING ONTO THE APRON BEFORE HE’S DRAGGED DOWN! It was enough for us to see who it is though…

Martinez: IT’S ACE HEART!

Loydson: What the hell is an interviewer doing trying to get at the 46th President of The United States?!

Martinez: The same ‘President’ that curb-stomped his daughter in a parking lot a few weeks back you mean?

The President’s Men continue to swarm on Ace Heart as the crowd boos louder and louder. Eventually he stops fighting back before Scorpio shouts for his security force to drag Heart into the ring. They present the interviewer on his knees in front of the 46th President of The United States as Scorpio sneers at him.

Scorpio: Nice try… you fought harder than darling Summer at least—

Heart leaps up at Scorpio getting a huge cheer but before he can land a shot Scorpio’s bodyguards have brought him back down to his knees again. Scorpio crouches down so he’s at Heart’s eye level and Ace shouts at him but we don’t quite pick it up on the microphone as The S-Factor grins.

Scorpio: Now, now, I was just about to let you stay in my EWC if you behaved yourself, it seemed a shame to remove such a piece of the furniture… but clearly you can’t be trusted… far too tied to your future son-in-law? Well Ace Heart my dear consider yourself fired too - as a leaving present I’m going to give you a starring role in my final message to Daniel…

He nods to the bodyguards holding Ace and the fans boo as they position Ace Heart for Scorpio to wrap the interviewer’s legs around one of his own before he digs his acrylic nails into Heart’s sides so he gives up his hands. Scorpio hauls him into the curb-stomp position…

Martinez: Not this again…!

Loydson: Son and daughter, it’s kind of poetic no?

Martinez: It’s barbaric! Someone needs to stop this – and stop him!

Scorpio holds Heart ready for the 28th Amendment as he stares down the ramp at the stage, almost as if he’s waiting for something… BEFORE THE CROWD GOES WILD AS PRESIDENT MAC COMES RUNNING OUT FROM THE CURTAIN! SCORPIO GIVES A SLIGHT SMIRK AS THE EWC’S IN-HOUSE SECURITY COME RUNNING AFTER MAC. The President’s Men form a tight protective ring around Scorpio, Crème, and Clara as Mac slides under the bottom rope and the EWC security square off with Scorpio’s bodyguards staring them down. The S-Factor nods to his team before Crème holds a microphone up…

Scorpio: Let him in…

Two of the President’s Men step aside and Mac walks into the inner circle as the two Presidents stare one another down. The tension is palpable before Scorpio speaks.

Scorpio: On FSW you told me you weren’t like me, and it cost you. Thing is Daniel I think deep down you’re just like me. You’re a pathetic, weak, deplorable version… but you’re a fighter like me… you’re cut-throat like me… and you’re vicious like me… don’t pretend otherwise…

Mac: Let him go Scorpio…

Scorpio: Make me.

Mac: Just let him go. You have your match you’re achieving nothing with this…

Scorpio: Oh I have so much more to achieve – I’m not interested in just ending your Presidency I want your final days to show you for the incompetent and ineffective dictator you really are… I want to expose you to the world Daniel…

Mac: Just let him go…

Scorpio: I SAID MAKE ME, BITCH—

And he pulls back hard on Heart’s arms and lifts his right leg bringing the heel of his Louboutin to Heart’s head – AND IN A FLASH PRESIDENT MAC DELIVERS A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO BREAK IT UP! SCORPIO STAGGERS BACK AND IS CAUGHT BY HIS TEAM AS MAC DRAGS HEART FROM THE GROUP AND INTO THE HANDS OF SOME SECURITY GUARDS! The President’s Men start for Mac but Scorpio shouts calling them off as he stares ahead at Mac whose eyes narrow. Scorpio pouts as he takes a microphone…

Scorpio: There he is, there’s the man who ruins careers, plays favourites, arranges for people to be thrown from the top of a cage. THERE’S THE MONSTER INSIDE! LET’S SEE SOME MORE OF HIM!

-- AND SCORPIO LEAPS AT MAC WITH A LOUS THESZ PRESS BEFORE HE BEGINS TO LAY SHOTS ON THE BOSS! QUICKLY MAC ROLLS HIM OVER AND BEGINS TO THROW BACK SOME FISTS OF HIS OWN AS THE PRESIDENT’S MEN AND THE EWC SECURITY GET INVOLVED WITH THE BRAWL. IT’S AN ALL-OUT FIGHT BETWEEN TEAM EWC AND TEAM SCORPIO AS IN THE MIDDLE OF IT THE TWO PRESIDENTS ARE TRADING SHOTS BACK AND FORTH…

Martinez: That’s the first time we’ve seen Mac fight back, and that’s the spirit that’s going to see him through at WrestleFest!

Loydson: HE’S DONE FOR! SCORPIO’S DESTROYING HIM! SCORPIO HAS WON, BY A LOT!

It’s a very balanced fight as President Mac and President Scorpio get to their feet and continue trading shots back and forth in the ring. Eventually Mac lands a big right hook that stumbles Scorpio back into the arms of his team who protect him and when Mac tears after him the EWC security guards hold him back. The two Presidents are held back by their teams as they shout at one another, when all of a sudden another cheer goes up. The curtain parts and Grizzly Duggan steps out from the back with a smile on his face and a microphone in hand.

Duggan: I thought I’d come out and join the party, after all apparently it’s my last Friday Night Rampage. It seems the two of you have a lot to get off their chests at WrestleFest and it seems a shame to me for that to finish with a disqualification or a count-out. So… how about President vs. President is… No Holds Barred?!

The crowd ERUPTS with cheers as President Mac nods his head and Scorpio loudly shouts “Fabulous” at the idea. Duggan smiles.

Duggan: Then it’s done – now get out of my ring while it is my ring, we’ve got a show to get on with… it feels weird to say that to the boss… whichever one of you it is…

He heads to the back as the EWC security team guide Mac out of the ring while he stares daggers into Scorpio, and Ace Heart heads up the ramp with his future son-in-law. The President’s Men begin to get Scorpio out of there as we head to the ringside tables…

Martinez: Scorpio’s still got a match to go through after that, but what an announcement, President vs. President, Career vs. Career, and now No Holds Barred!

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MATCH #1
Iggy Swango Vs Yaya Banana
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Pierce Patterson)

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Martinez: We are kicking the 2020 Rampage finale off with the return of the one.. the only.. Igggyyy Swango!!

Loydson: Yaya Banana is going to eat her alive.

Martinez: The only thing Yaya has been eating lately is defeat. The big man lost to Kendrick Kross on his return on the PRIME finale and now he’s facing another returning superstar and let me tell you Iggy Swango is not playing around.

Loydson: What’s Iggy Swango been doing with her time off? Cleaning up after Melody Malone in the pleasure palace?

Chriqui: The following match is scheduled for one fall Introducing first... Standing in at five feet seven inches tall, weighing at one hundred and forty-five pounds, from San Francisco, California, representing  DSR VOL II and America's Most Hated, IGGY SWANGOOOOO!!!

The guitar sound of "Suffragette City" hits the arena as Iggy Swango makes her way to the ring.

Chriqui: Her opponent... from Ghana, West Africa... weighing in at 245 pounds... YAYA BANANA!!!!

’Conga' by Gloria Estefan plays as Yaya Banana makes his way to the ring.

DING DING DING

Banana up with Swango, over powering her and locking her in a headlock. Before Banana can drop her for a DD T Swango twists out of the headlock, spinning around to the back of Banana she leaps in the air pulling him back with a backstabber. Once on the mat Swango locks in a fujiwara armbar on Banana. Banana manages to grab onto the bottom ring ropes forcing Swango to break the submission.

Banana and Swango get back to there feet at the same time but Bananas holding his arm which is still hurting and he turns right into a Spinning roundhouse kick by Swango. Swango. Swango makes the pin....
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TWO...Banana kicks out.


Martinez: Iggy Swango looks better than ever, she hasn’t missed a beat since being away.

Loydson: Don’t get to excited! Yaya Bananarananamanana is just warming up.

Martinez: Are you having a stroke Phil?

Swango lifts Banana to his feet, he knees her in the sternum and then drops her on the mat with a DDT. Banana then lands on Swango with a Middle rope Splash. Banana makes a pin...
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TWO...Swango gets a shoulder up.

Banana isn’t let up on Swango, as he gets on top of her and strikes her on the head with left and right forearm shots. Banana picks Swango off of her feet, as he does Swango throws her head forward and catches Banana straight on the bridge if the nose with a headbutt. Banana’s nose bursts straight open and blood gusts down his face as Swango catches him in the face with a European uppercut. Banana falls back into the corner as Swango rushes at him. She catches Banana with a step up high knee followed by a running bulldog.

Martinez: This is a new vicious side to Iggy Swango that we are seeing right here.

Loydson: I have to agree actually! She has fucked Banana’s face up good and proper.

Swango lands on Banana with a Handstand double knee drop. Swango then climbs to the top rope and leaps off, landing on Banana with a Diving leg Drop. Swango makes the pin...
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TWO
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TH...Swango breaks her own pin much to the surprise of everyone in the arena!

With a wicked grin on her face she drags Banana into the corner, then backs off to the other side of the ring. She then takes a run towards Banana and hits a Running hip attack into the corner. Swango still
Isn’t done with Banana as she picks him up and places his head between her legs and points at the camera which zooms in on her as she shouts “I HOPE YOU’RE WATCHING CLOSELY CALLIE” before she drops Banana on his head with her Non-Zero Possibility finisher. Swango makes the pin...
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DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner pinfall... IGGY SWANGO!!!

Swango wipes her bloody hands over Bananas chest as she laughs loudly before rolling out of the ring.

Loydson: You know what.. I like this version of Iggy! She’s even more of a badass than she was before.

Martinez: She also sending a message to the rest of the roster, she's back and better than ever!

Loydson: I saw that.. and I think it was more of a wet fart.

Martinez: well Iggy Swango gets the win here on her return to action.. Coming up, Callie Clark is action next against Alex "Bullet" Carbajal! Don’t go anywhere.

The camera cuts backstage where Iggy Swango is seen dancing and singing. She moves big smile is on her face as she makes her way down the hallway. She looks to be full of energy after taking out Yaya Banana in little to no time.

Iggy: New York, make me a part of you
Straight, straight through the heart of you
Tell me, tell me it's not too late
Flying high on the Empire State
Flying high on the Em...

She stops singing and dancing as her momentum is halted. Iggy smiles as she opens her eyes.

Iggy: Oh sorry Callie, I didn't see you there.

The camera pans to a large trash can, and Iggy lets out a big chuckle. Out of nowhere, she is pushed from behind! Iggy goes crashing into the dumpster. Its Callie Clark and Tori Taylor!

Callie: You wanna call me trash? I'll show you trash!

Callie goes over and grabs a near by trash can, as Tori sits Iggy up and restrains her. Callie smirks before dumping the trash onto Iggy, laughing in the process. She then delivers a kick to Iggy's shoulder.

Callie: You're the reason all my problems started, and you're going to pay for it.

Callie kicks Iggy in the face, but it doesn't look like she is done yet! Instead she directs Taylor to hold down Iggy with her arm outstretched Callie looks to deliver a blow to Iggy's recently repaired shoulder! Luckily, security and EWC staff run over and yell at the duo to go away, and Callie smirks while looking down at Iggy, who's getting checked on by a doctor.

Callie: I'll see you at Wrestlefest, if you can even make it there.

Callie and Tori run off as Rory Hyland is seen coming to Iggy's aid. Iggy looks up as blood trickles from her mouth. Iggy nods her head up and down.

MATCH #2
Alex "Bullet" Carbajal Vs Callie Clark
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Pierce Patterson)

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Martinez: The action is coming thick and fast here tonight! Callie Clark just attacked Iggy Swango! And now shes's taking on our very own Colombian shieldmaiden, Alex “Bullet” Carbajal!

Loydson: You know Callie Clark has been going through something of a transformation in the last couple of months. She feels like the fans have turned there back on her and I have to agree! At Youngblood she took a nasty bump that could’ve easily ended her in ring career and what did those fans do? They cheered when she got hurt and they booed when she fought her way back to the ring. Total disrespect. Iggy got what she fucked deserved.

Martinez: Just don't shoot me Phil... Well according to Bullet Callie turned her back on the fans a long time ago. Either way Callie certainly has a new attitude and aggression to her game but she better be careful that she doesn’t underestimate Bullet tonight because if we all know one thing on Rampage it’s that you do not mess around with a shieldmaiden.

Chriqui: The following match is scheduled for one fall... Introducing first, from Medellín, Colombia, weighing in at 135 pounds...ALEX “BULLET” CARBAJAL!!!!

’God Is A Bullet' by Concrete Blonde plays as Alex “Bullet” Carbajal makes her way to the ring.

Chriqui: Her opponent, from New York NYC, weighing in at 115 pounds... BLODREINA CALLIE CLARK!!!

’Bad Reputation' by Adelitas Way plays as Callie Clark makes her way to the ring. Callie is dressed like Octavia Blake from The 100 and has a long red cloak. Around her waist is a sword. Callie points the sword at Bullet, and then removes the cloak. and gives the now sheathed sword to the time keeper.

DING DING DING

Bullet comes right at Clark from the start, catching her with some stiff upper body strikes but Clark fights back and delivers some hard kicks to Bullets upper thigh. Bullet goes for a running knee strike which Clark dodges at the last second. Clark then catches Bullet with a perfect Pele Kick. Clark then climbs into the ring apron and as Bullet is about to get to her feet Clark leaps off the ropes towards her and takes her back down with a flying springboard knee smash. Clark goes for the pin...
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TWO....Bullet gets her shoulder up, grabbing Clark’s arm she suddenly locks in an Anaconda Vice submission hold.

Bullet has the hold locked in tight and it shows as Clark is struggling with the pain. Clark reaches for the ring ropes but she just can’t touch them and she knows she’s in real trouble now as the submission begins to wear her down. Just when it looks like she might tap out Clark suddenly wriggles her head free of the grip and flips around and gets to her feet. At the same time Bullet gets to her feet and two go head to head. Clark slaps Bullet across the face hard which sends the fans into a jeering frenzy.

Martinez: Oh man the fans are booing the place down! Clark should not have done that.

Loydson: Yes she should have! Bullet nearly broke her damn arm and yet again the fans were cheering her on all the way.

Martinez: Clark did brilliantly to break out of the submission but you do not want to piss off a shieldmaiden!

Clark shouts abuse in Bullets face and slaps her across the face again. Bullet tackles Clark hard and they both stumble towards the ropes, eventually falling through the middle ropes and to the outside. As they both get to their feet Clark again tries to slap Bullet but this time Bullet catches her arm mid flow. Clarks eyes widen with fear as Bullets face contorts with angry as she suddenly smashes Clark with a straight forearm shot which nearly takes off of her feet. Bullet then unleashes a barrage of stiff kicks and punches to the body and face of Clark.

Clark knows she’s in trouble so she turns and legs it around the ring with Bullet close behind her. Clark suddenly spins around and dropkicks the steel steps, which crashes into Bullets legs causing her to flip over. Clark wastes no time as she grabs a handful of Bullets hair and runs her head first into the steel ring post. Clark gets into an argument with a couple of fans in the front before she rolls into the ring and tells the referee to count Bullet out.

Martinez: Clark has no place arguing with these fans! I can’t believe how nasty this once sweet and innocent individual has become.

Loydson: I’ll say it again the fans deserve this! They back stabbed Callie Clark! Now they are seeing the monster they have created.

Martinez: Well Bullet better get up and into the ring quick because the referee is about to count her out!

Loydson: I don’t think Alex Carbajal is getting up. It could be all over here.

Clark has a cocky look on her face as she leans on the ring ropes and the ref gets to an eight count. Clark thinks she’s won as the ref then shouts “NINE” but the crowd cheers and as Bullet gets up and rolls into the ring just before the ten count. Clark is enraged she starts to stomp on Bullet who is still on the mat. Bullet lashes out a foot that catches Clark on the knee and causes her to fall to her knees. Bullet catches Clark with another kick to the face before she wraps her arms around Clark’s neck and pulls her into a D’Arce Choke submission hold.

Clark manages to put her outstretched leg on the bottom rope forcing Bullet to break the submission. As Clark gets to her feet she turns right into Bullets trademark soccer headbutt she calls Cabacera! Bullet falls on took of her and makes the pin...
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THR...Clark kicks out!

Bullet picks Clark up and whips off of the ropes but Clark comes sprinting back at her and she catches Bullet with her Kamigoye Knee Strike she calls thors hammer! Clark rolls Bullet up for the pin and she gets her feet on the middle ropes and uses them for leverage...
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DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall...
CALLIE CLARK!!!

Martinez: Alex Carbajal showed how tough she is tonight but Callie Clark stole the win! She got the job done and she cheated to do it... wait a minute... is that IGGY SWANGO? It is! What’s she doing out here?

Alex Carbajal rolls out of the ring as Iggy Swango appears on the ramp, she points down at ring towards Callie Clark and starts to slowly clap with a big grin on her face. Callie Clark leans against the ropes and stares back up at her with total disgust.

Loydson: Iggy Swango has no place being out here. She’s trying to get under the skin of Callie Clark.

Martinez: Callie Clark looks afraid Iggy want's revenge now..

Loydson: Wrestlefest can’t come soon enough.

Martinez: I have to agree! It’s going to be a spectacular event. Congratulations to Callie Clark on the win tonight. We will be back with you after this short break.

MATCH #3
Arata Asakura Vs David Miller
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Pierce Patterson)

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Martinez: Wow, what a show we’ve had so far! Coming up next we have David Miller vs Arata Asakura in what promises to be a hard hitting, technical affair!

Loydson: Listen kid, Miller is a hardened veteran of the ring. Asakura is new to these parts but has a reputation preceding him of being a hard hitting opponent. We’ll see how hard hitting this guy is here tonight.

Chriqui: The following match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Osaka Japan, weighing in at 220 pounds... ARATA ASAKURA!

'I Fell' (by Wicca Phase Springs Eternal)

Plays as Arata slowly walks out to the starge, he’s wearing a demon mask and a black jacket with skulls on the shoulder sections. He walks to the ring, he rolls in then walks around before removing his mask.

Martinez: Here comes Arata Asakura, what do you think of this guy?

Loydson: Well kid, unlike you, I happen to know this guy has a devastating finisher called Golden Dragon. See if he can pull that out here tonight and defeat Miller with it. Should be a great contest here.

Chriqui: His opponent, from Long Beach, California. Weighing two hundred, thirty-five pounds...DAVID MILLER!

The metal chords of Damnation Plan's “Judgement Day” rip through the speakers, turning the lights to violent strobes of black light as David Miller marches out from behind the curtain with his head bowed and fists clenched. He twists his head, cracking the bones in his neck before starting down towards the ring, ignoring the mixed reaction from the fans. Reaching the floor, he climbs the ring steps and ducks between the ropes, silently pacing along the inside of the ropes while peeling off his jacket. Tossing it aside he moves to his corner and turns, waiting for his opponent.

DING DING DING

Arata and Miller quickly meet in the middle of the ring with a collar and elbow tie up, The Golden Dragon rips his arms free then strikes with a quick back hand chop, a spinning kick to the gut then two quick punches and a knee lift in blazingly fast fashion creating smack noises every time. Arata finishes the combo with a taunt on the ropes to the fans, smiling and waving. David merely wipes his lip and checks for blood before running through Arata with a vicious lariat right to the ear! The move drops him instantly as he holds his ear in pain. Arata does a kip up but David is right behind him with a belly to back suplex and bridge …

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Kick out! David quickly grabs him in a side headlock but The One Real Shogun rolls him back for a bridged pin of his own ...1….2….David kicks out then scrambles to his feet, Arata does the same and both men reset strategies as the fans applause.

Martinez: That Golden Dragon is really fast, but he better not take his eyes off Miller again if he likes having normal ears!

Loydson: That was a brief mistake on his part but he really is fast, he better use that to his advantage.

Miller and Arata meet in the middle of the ring again in a collar and elbow tie up, Miller uses his power to walk them to a corner, the referee gets in between them eventually to break them up. They meet with a collar and elbow tie up again but this time Arata drops to a knee and quickly gets David’s back, Arata rolls Miller back then does a back roll pin using his legs to fold David in half….1...2….David POWERS out causing Arata to fly in the air with a backflip then falling face first right on Miller’s set up knees! Miller hooks both of his legs under Arata’s armpits and rolls him forwards for a pin 1...2...Arata barely kicks out! Miller gets to his feet and drags Arata up, he smashes him hard with a wicked chop that floors him immediately. Miller grabs Arata’s foot then kicks him in the ribs before jumping on top of him with mounted punches, Arata reaches up and palm strikes David right on the nose, causing him to cover his face. Arata uses the distraction to haul Miller off of him and get to his feet. David recovers but The Golden Dragon nails him with a hard spin kick to the head quickly followed by a running knee to the head as well! David is floored, looking knocked out. Arata climbs to the top ropes, he hits Miller with a beautiful moonsault followed by a leg hook! 1...2….David kicks out!

Martinez: Oh! That was really close! I thought that was the match right there! What an incredible moonsault!

Loydson: That was a really high one too, he really got a good spring on that one. Perfect. This has been hard hitting but it can’t last much longer before something has to give.

Arata watches Miller recovering on his knees, he runs the ropes and springboards off of the middle rope then gives Miller a hurricanrana but David simply rolls out of it then bounces off of the ropes, he runs and nails Arata with a huge shoulder block that sends him down fast, Miller quickly grabs both of Arata’s legs then powers him right up for a running powerbomb! David jumps to his feet all fired up now, he taps his knee as Arata stirs, he runs and blasts him right in the face! He drops for the cover 1...2….Arata gets a boot on the ropes! Miller drags him to the middle of the ring in frustration, Arata kicks Miller hard in the back of the knee causing the vet to fall and grab his knee in pain. The Self Made Man gets to his feet, he waits for David to stand up and hits him with a cartwheel Pele Kick! Arata watches Miller roll around in pain, he’s surprised the vet recovers and gets to his knees, Arata waits, David tries to get up but Arata hits him with Raikiri! The shining wizard to the back of the head MISSES and Asakura falls on his face! He scrambles to get up but it’s too late, David wraps his arms around his neck and head with The None Percenter! The rear naked choke is locked in deep! But Arata stands up with it! He walks to the turnbuckle and climbs it with David on his back! He jumps off of the top ropes and squashes Miller! But the vet somehow keeps the hold applied right in the middle of the ring! Arata struggles until his eyes start rolling back into his head, he weakly taps Miller’s forearm on his throat.

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via submission ...DAVIIIDDD MIIIILEEERRR!

Martinez: Wow! What an ending to that hard hitting match! Miller clenched in that submission hold and wasn’t letting go no matter what!

Miller helps Arata Asakura to his feet. He shakes his hand and says something to him, Arata bows then exits the ring. David rests his arms on the ropes and takes in deep breaths. He nods then raises a fist.

Loydson:Arata hesitated one second too long and it cost him the match, once David Miller locked in that rear naked choke he wasn’t letting it go!

Martinez: You can say that again, he got crushed by Arata’s body weight and STILL held that hold in the end! What a match!

Loydson:Hope to see more of The Golden Dragon in the future.

As Rampage comes back from commercial break, “Revelation” by Black Veil Brides starts blasting through MSG. The crowd rises in cheers to their feet, as Phoenix Winterborn returns to Friday nights!

Javier Martinez: The roof just blew off this place! Phoenix Winterborn is here, live and in person! We haven’t seen him in almost a month since his match against Eddie Dozier!

Phillip Loydson: Probably been sulking since that loss. He does that a lot, haven’t you seen?

Javier Martinez: Maybe, but he could’ve also been looking forward to the future as well. Season twenty two of the Dub is just around the corner!

Emmanuelle Chriqui: Ladies and Gentlemen...please welcome to the ring accompanied by Marissa Davidson, from the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois...PHOENIX WINTERBORN!

Phoenix pulls off his glasses, soaking in the roars of the crowds for a moment before heading down towards the ring. Marissa opts to take the steps up to the ring, while Phoenix slides in underneath the bottom rope, popping up to his feet for the crowd before Marissa hands him a microphone. He raises up the mic to his face, but is stopped by chants of “PHOE-NIX! PHOE-NIX!” Looking out among the crowd with a smirk, he taps the mic against his chin as the crowd calms down.

Phoenix Winterborn: Ya know...they say you can never go home. Well…(he looks around) I’m home! After my loss to Eddie Dozier, I have to admit. I was lost. I didn’t know where I was going to go. I had proclaimed back in January that Twenty Twenty was going to be the Year of the Firebird, and...it wasn’t. I struggled to get footing, I lost the EWC Rumble, and I’ve just lost my focus. That is, until a few days ago.

Phillip Loydson: I told you he was home sulking!

Javier Martinez: It doesn’t sound like sulking to me. It sounds like reflection.

Phillip Loydson: Sulking.

Phoenix Winterborn: A few days ago when I tuned into Prime, and I saw Southern Express successfully defend the Tag Team Championships against the Faithful Heroes. It got me thinking. Let me take you back a bit. When I first started in this crazy business, I was a tag team specialist alongside my then-friend Michael Harris. We were Chi-Town’s Finest together before he became a punk, but that’s another story for another day. Yes, I’ve done a LOT as a singles wrestler. Multiple independent hall of fame inductions, heavyweight titles all over the world...but where has that gotten me here? Nowhere near as far as I had hoped. So as I was watching Southern Express, I said to myself ‘Why not go back to what brought you to the dance?’ So, I made a phone call. A phone call to a familiar friend. One whom I almost lost this time last year. It’s taken a lot to get their trust back, but after having a long talk, I think we’re ready to get back to work. Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to my partner, and the person who will be by my side when we win the Tag Team championships….THE WAR QUEEN, STEPHANIE MATSUDA!

“Oh La La” by Run the Jewels plays as Stephanie “Cloud” Matsuda walks out to a standing ovation. The former X-Division Champion is dressed in a black tank top and sweatpants with brown Timberland boots that she wore with pride. She greeted fans as she made her way down the ramp.

Javier Martinez: Wow, The War Queen herself has returned to Friday Night Rampage! The last time we saw her was during The Rumble!

Phillip Loydson: How long is she going to stick around this time? Doesn’t she have a hundred and twelve matches in five thousand other places!?

Javier Martinez: That mathematically doesn’t make any sense.

Phillip Loydson: You don’t mathematically make any sense!

Matsuda walks by the commentary table and gives Loydson a playful wink before climbing into the ring where she is greeted by a hug from Phoenix. Stephanie takes the mic and turns to address the fans.

Stephanie Matsuda: Whew, thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I know I haven’t been around that often. I decided to take the advice of some of my friends in EWC and focus on other obligations. As much as I love this business, one must take care of their affairs or else they will wander aimlessly with no goal in sight. That means I haven’t forgotten this place. When I was at a crossroads with my career, it was Mac himself who presented a contract and told me I was needed. He reminded me that you, the fans, wanted The War Queen to keep on campaigning! During my time away from here, I was reminded of that by a certain Titaness. While my current reigns in other places are well documented and still ongoing, Phoenix called me and told me that we had unfinished business! And you know what? He’s right. We made a promise that we would become EWC tag team champions and even if it’s not anytime soon, I don’t want to break a promise to a dear friend of mine! I already proved that I can hang with the X-Division. Now, it’s time to turn my attention to the tag scene. The War Queen still has a war to wage. Blue Phoenix has a war to rage. And Southern Express? Know, understand, and believe this: my attention is now on those belts of yours. Phoenix’s attention is on those belts. I don’t believe in skipping lines, but just because my singles schedule is busy doesn’t mean I can have some fun in the tag scene here in EWC. So grandads...what say you? We can take the express train to you, or we can take the local and take out the competition stop by stop. The ball is in your court.

Stephanie hands the mic back to Phoenix and steps aside. Before he can speak however the sounds of a guitar riff echoes throughout Madison Square Garden causing both Phoenix and Stephanie to look up at the stage as THE LOVE CLUB flashes across the jumbo screen as Ted Nugent’s ‘Stranglehold’ plays out causing the fans to jump to their feet



Javier Martinez: Well it looks like we aren’t going to get that answer right here and now because The Southern Express are here in MSG!!!

Phillip Loydson: It’s like Beetlejuice, they said their names three times and they appeared

Bunny Love walks out onto the stage and puts her hands on her hips and looks down at the ring, pausing for a moment before pointing her thumbs over her shoulders as Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane follow her out onto the stage, microphones in hand, their EWC Tag Team Championships over their shoulders

Bobby Rose: NEW YORK BABY!!!!

This gets a cheap pop from the sold out crowd

Jimmy Lane: And here we find ourselves in the Mecca of all sports arenas Madison Square Garden!!!

This next attempt to pander to the crowd works and this also gets a pop from the New York Crowd

Bunny Love: And God does it smell like SHIT in here!!!!

Bunny smiles as the crowd boos her as she shrugs her shoulders and asks ‘what’ as Bobby laughs

Bobby Rose: You have to excuse Bunny, she’s her father’s daughter…

Jimmy Lane: Too much cheering in her direction creeps her out and thus causes her a need for a negative reaction…

Bunny nods at Jimmy, who puts his arm around her and tells her ‘it’s all going to be ok’

Bobby Rose: But we didn’t come out here just for the pops, no, see we were sitting in the back enjoying our night with Samantha Hamilton, Killjoy Ito, Tommy and Buddy Love just minding our own business…

Jimmy Lane: Basking in the glory of victory from last Sunday night at Prime #075…

Bobby Rose: And wondering what the EWC would have in store for The Southern Express at WrestleFest when out of nowhere we heard out names…

Jimmy Lane: We had to do a double take because...you know we are old and don’t hear so well for two ‘grandads’...

Bobby Rose: We looked up at our TV and saw you Phoenix, grabbed the clicker and pumped up the volume just in time to hear you introduce the tag team partner that will be by your side ‘WHEN’ you win the Tag Team Championships…

Bunny Love: Not IF but ‘WHEN’...

Jimmy Lane: It’s a bold claim but not one we haven’t heard a bunch since we took over the top spot around here…

Bobby Rose: We watched as Stephanie Matsuda came out and just like that the Blue Phoenix rose back up from the ashes and were back here again in the EWC and wow...you two didn’t waste any time in putting us on notice did you…

Jimmy Lane: No they didn’t Bobby, I mean sure it would have been more prudent to get a few matches under your belts before calling out the Tag Team Champions but we get...time is precious and the two of you saw an opening…

Bobby Rose: Yes they did Jimmy, Phoenix you talked about watching us beat The Faithful Heroes at Prime #075 and you are a smart enough fella to know with that win we have an open date on our books for WrestleFest so why not call up Cloud and have her come to Rampage and call out the champs…

Jimmy Lane: It’s a bold move but a smart one…

Bobby Rose: We could decline and wait around to see IF the EWC could find us a suitable opponent for WrestleFest or…

Jimmy Lane: We could accept and book our match for WrestleFest right here and now…

Bobby Rose: So…

Bobby motions for Jimmy and Bunny to huddle up, they cover the microphones as the talk and then start to play a game of Rock Paper Scissors but all three throw a different option getting them nowhere before Jimmy holds up his hand and extends it to Bobby who nods and takes it and the two start an epic thumb wrestling battle as Bunny watches on cheering before realizing everyone is waiting, she grabs the two men by the arm and points down to the ring where Phoenix and Stephanie are waiting on their answer, Bobby breaks free and looks down at them

Bobby Rose: Sorry about that, Jimmy and I have been involved in a record breaking thumb wrestling stalemate for the last 20 years…

Jimmy Lane: It’s been a classic battle…

Bobby Rose: You want a crack at us and these EWC Tag Team Championships we say ok, the WrestleFest match is yours…

Jimmy Lane: We have proven we are fighting champions and willing to take on anyone, anywhere at anytime…

Bobby Rose: We don’t want to be accused of not being fighting champions or not defending these on the final ppv of 2020…

Jimmy Lane: So Blue Phoenix...you want to issue this open challenge…

Bobby Rose: Well we accept!!! See you two at WrestleFest…

‘Stranglehold’ plays out once again as Bobby and Jimmy hold up the EWC Tag Team Titles as Phoenix and Stephanie nod while looking on

MATCH #4
Autumn Raven Vs Gabrielle Visconty
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Mike Michaelson)

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Martinez: Aaand we are back! Up next we have the battle for the private jet, fully staffed for the winner. Will it be Gabrielle Visconty or Autumn Raven walking away with the W and the jet?

Loydson: God, I hope it isn’t Gabrielle! She will get on social media and talk about it, or snap selfies while inside of it. I hope Autumn comes out and piledrives her face into the stairs.

Martinez: Tell us how you really feel, Phil.

Loydson: I am waiting on Malone to bounce down to the ring, really. The rest of this is just filler.

Martinez: Better not let Cyrus hear you talking like that.

Chriqui: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Honolulu, Hawaii, weighing in at 126 pounds... The Angel - GABRIELLE VISCONTY!

The lights in the arena dim and slowly pulse to the opening chords of "I Am The Fire" by Halestorm. Gabi Vee walks out to the entrance ramp and smiles out at the crowd before heading to the ring. She interacts with the fans before she hops up on the side of the ring and springboards herself into the ring. Gabi works the crowd a bit before she heads to her corner.

Martinez: Gabi Vee looking hyped up for the season finale and that shot at the jet.

Loydson: She has to get past a hungry Autumn Raven to do that.

Martinez: This is Autumn’s first match back after a 2 month layoff. It will be interesting to see how these two match up once the bell rings.

Loydson: I still stand behind my piledriver statement from earlier.

Chriqui: Her opponent, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 126 pounds... She is the Beautiful Psychopath - AUTUMN RAVEN!!

The 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.

Loydson: Two rooks getting ready to battle it out for a jet. This should have gone to more notable wrestlers, not some addict and a wrestler coming back from a break. Dominic Sanders and his soon to be wife could have used this… President Scorpio would put it to good use.

Martinez: You need to eat a Snickers, Phil.

DING DING DING

Gabi and Autumn circle each other slowly, each trying to get a feel for the other. Gabi suddenly jumps up for a standing drop kick but Autumn moves to the side. She tries to stomp on Gabi but she rolls away. Gabi pops up as Autumn shakes her head at her. They lock up and start jockeying for position. Autumn gets the upper hand with a knee lift to Gabi’s mid section, and Autumn follows it up with a double underhook facebuster. Autumn pulls Gabi up, only for Gabi to slap her in the face and then transition behind her. Gabi delivers a belly to back suplex and bridges for the pin.

1…

Kick out by Autumn! Gabi rolls away quickly as Autumn gets back to her feet. Gabi feints a charge and dives into the ropes. Autumn is slightly off balance as Gabi springboards off the ropes with a crossbody block, catching Autumn and driving her to the mat. Gabi gets to her feet quickly and Autumn does the same. Gabi charges in with a lariat attempt that Autumn ducks under. She fires back at Gabi with a spin kick that Gabi matrix dodges. The two women turn and face each other, getting right up in each others face.

Martinez: Great back and forth from these two! Autumn is showing she is capable of keeping up with Gabi move for move.

Loydson: These two kids are giving me a headache. Get to the action and stop jumping around and fight.

Martinez: Both of these two women aren’t going to back down an inch with that jet on the line!

Autumn grabs Gabi and sends her down with a snapmare. Autumn quickly transitions to a koji clutch! Gabi fights like mad to get out of the hold as the ref checks on her. Gabi gives a defiant NO as she starts to drag Autumn towards the ropes. Right as Gabi is about to reach the ropes Autumn releases the hold and grabs Gabi by the feet and pulls her back to the center of the ring, dropping on her to lock in a scorpion hold. Gabi screams in pain as Autumn tries to lock in the hold. Gabi pushes herself up and slips under, locking on to the leg of Autumn and tries to reverse the hold. Autumn tries to slip away but Gabi looks to be setting up for a figure four leg lock, but quickly transitions over and stomps the back of Autumn's head, driving her face first into the mat!

Martinez: EAT THE MAT! That is one of Ruthann Hunter’s trademark moves! Gabi paying a little homage to her trainer. I love it!

Loydson: Ruthann did it better.

Martinez: That’s why she is in the Hall of Fame, Phil.

Loydson: Gabi is no Ruthann and Autumn is far from done.

Gabi yanks Autumn to her feet and sends her into the ropes and chases her in with a front flip elbow smash that Autumn ducks under, back body dropping Gabi out of the ring! Gabi flips over the top rope and lands hard on the arena floor. Autumn is quick to turn and slingshots out of the ring with a corkscrew splash, nailing Gabi as she is trying to get to her feet. The ref starts the count out as Autumn straddles Gabi and starts raining down punches. Gabi eats a few before she is forced to cover up. Autumn transitions to elbows and starts to land some serious blows, splitting open Gabi’s eyebrow. The ref is in the 5 count out as Autumn slips back into the ring, leaving Gabi on the arena floor. Autumn rolls to her feet as the ref gets to the 8 count as Gabi struggles to get to her feet. Gabi rolls back into the ring in a daze as Autumn is waiting for her with, hoping up on the second rope and double foot stomp to the back of Gabi’s head. Autumn pulls Gabi up to her feet but Gabi surprises her with a knife edge chop. Gabi grabs Autumn’s hair and drops into a jawbreaker! Autumn flops back and falls to the mat. Both women take a moment to get back to their feet as Autumn holds her jaw and Gabi dabs at the blood seeping from her right eyebrow.

Loydson: Now that is more like it. Blood has been drawn and these two are getting past this jumpy, spinny shit. Throw some hands!!!

Martinez: Autumn started to turn the tide in her favor but a quick thinking jawbreaker from Gabi slowed her down a bit. That’s a nasty gash above Gabi’s right eye!

Autumn steps in and lands a kick to Gabi’s left leg and follows it up with a European uppercut that sends Gabi staggering back to the corner. As Gabi stumbles out of the corner, she walks right into a superkick from Autumn. Gabi crumbles to the mat.

Autumn grabs Gabi and drags her out to the center of the ring, and stomps on her a couple times. Autumn dashes to the corner and scales the ropes.

Martinez: This could be it! Autumn is going for Soul’s Flight!

Autumn launches herself off the top rope with her finisher, a shooting star press she calls Soul’s Flight - but Gabi jumps up and catches Autumn in mid air with a double knee facebreaker! Autumn looks about out of it as Gabi slowly gets to her feet. Gabi climbs the ropes and comes off with a corkscrew shooting star press that she calls The Falling! Gabi rolls over and drapes an exhausted arm over Autumn as the ref slides in.

1…

2…

3!!! Autumn gets her shoulder up a little too late. The ref calls for the bell!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via The Falling… GABRIELLE VISCONTY!!

Martinez: Gabi Vee with the hard fought victory over Autumn AND the private jet! Gabi keeps the momentum rolling heading into Wrestlefest and her match against Darius for the International title!

The ref raises Gabi’s hand in the air and she is all smiles. Autumn rolls out of the ring and heads for the back, a look of disappointment on her face.

Loydson: Not too bad for two kids.

Martinez: Lots of energy from both of these two tonight! What a way for these two to end the Rampage season! I am really looking forward to what these two do heading into next year.

Loydson: Hopefully more brawling and less flippy, spinny shit.

As Gabi celebrates in the ring ‘I Am The Fire’ is replaced by Ram Jam’s ‘Black Betty’ and a smiling Tommy Love walks out onto the stage. He’s clapping and pointing at Gabi who’s stopped her celebration and is staring daggers at her former manager. Tommy waves down to the ring at Gabi and shrugs his shoulders at her reaction to seeing him.

Love: What? Can’t a former manager come out here on the final Rampage of 2020 and celebrate his former clients win and be happy for her?

The fans inside Madison Square Garden boo as Tommy shrugs and looks to them for an answer to his question.

Loydson: If Tommy is expecting these New York fans to give him the benefit of doubt, well he’s not going to get it from a bunch of spiteful, nasty, jaded, venomous group of assholes such as this New York City crowd.

Martinez: Yeah, the fans are the ones that are ‘spiteful, nasty, jaded, venomous group of assholes’ in this case, Tommy Love made Gabi’s life…

Loydson: Have meaning once again, he took her from nothing and made her into someone here in the EWC...she best not forget that!!!

Martinez: All the while blackmailing her, pumping her full of painkillers and robbing her blind!!!

Loydson: She was already an addict Javier…

But Tommy laughs at the reaction of the Rampage crowd.

Love: I’d expect nothing else from a group of losers but I could care less what a bunch of Knicks fans think...you guys really aren't the experts when it comes to integrity and class...or hygiene but I digress...I wanted to come out here and say GREAT JOB GABI!!!! I really mean it, the way you’ve turned your season around these last few week, I couldn’t be prouder of you. You beat Clay Byrd last week in this very arena on the season finale of Brawl and won yourself an International Championship match against Darius at WrestleFest and it reminded me of the last time you faced Darius one on one, at Brawl #554 in Las Vegas, I remember because I was there, ringside with you HELPING you beat him, in fact I would say without me Gabi Darius would have destroyed you inside that steel cage and how did you thank me for risking my own health and well being, how did you thank me for putting together a winning game plan, how did YOU thank ME for helping to shut up the man that mocked your parent’s death….YOU FIRED ME ON THE NEXT SHOW!!!!

For this the Rampage crowd pops massively as Gabi smiles, enjoying her handiwork at Brawl #555.

Love: Furthermore getting me BANNED from Brawl and all the brands honestly, you turned me into a pariah here in the EWC for weeks. I had to sneak around just in order to see my kids perform in the FSW and Prime...all because you were nothing more than an ungrateful, spoiled little brat!!! I was the one that picked you up and cleaned you up after your parents died...I was the ONLY one there for you when you were falling apart...Candy wasn’t there, neither was Ruth...it was me, TOMMY LOVE that saved Gabi Visconty from her own self...you want to blame me for the pills well honey you were popping then LONG before I came around but you pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes and blamed it all on me...well it’s good to see you learned something in the time you spent with me because that’s exactly what I would have done if I was in your pretty little shoes.

Tommy smiles as he starts to walk around the stage.

Love: Rule #1 in life people, always save your own ass because let’s face it nobody else in this world will watch your ass like you will, it’s a cold harsh reality when you realize that the only one that really has your back is you and you alone so I get WHY you did it and honestly Gabi I expected it to happen…

The crowd starts to chant BULLSHIT but Tommy just smiles and laughs

Love: Always the cynics you are aren’t you New York but it’s true...which bring me to my last point, ‘nobody else in this world will watch your ass like you will’, see that wasn’t my first go-around with a difficult client, sure Gabi hated me, I knew that...I expected it and I took certain measures to make sure I was protected in the case Gabi went all rouge and fired me...see people what you don’t know is that Gabi signed a contract…

Tommy reaches into his suit jacket and pulls out the contract Gabi signed and holds it up.

Love: And even thought she fired my ass at Brawl #555 I’ve still been getting my 10% from her since that night in May...in fact my 10% cut goes through the end of the year...it was all in article 3 section 2 of the contract Gabi signed...so her success this season has still been MY success so thank you Gabi for turning things around and not getting fired or demoted to FSW or Prime and taking a pay cut…

Tommy laughs as he flips to the third page of the contract.

Love: Which now brings me to page three of the contract, bonuses and prizes...before this match started I had a little talk with Grizzly Duggan...along with my lawyer...and showed him this here contract that you signed that states in article 2 section 1 that I, Tommy Love, will receive and addition 25% cut of any bonus Gabrielle Visconty earned and...here is the cherry on top...will receive all prizes Gabrielle Visconty earns in 2020 so…

Tommy folds the contract up and sticks it back in his pocket and smiles down at the ring to Gabi who looks as if she’s ready to take Tommy’s head clean off his shoulders

Love: Thank you for winning ME that Private Jet that includes a pilot and crew, The Love Club will be flying to Rome in style and I’m really rooting for you at WrestleFest Gabi...if nothing more than to get one final cut of cash from you...best of luck sweetheart because without me you really are going to need it...thanks again for the plane, I’ll make sure to tag you in my pictures…

Tommy laughs as he drops the microphone onto the stage. Gabi calls for a mic as she paces around the ring. One is finally tossed to her.

Visconty: Tommy, Tommy, Tommy... I've been waiting for this, I really have. I knew that the moment I got myself back on the right path you'd be right there with your hand out, waiting for some of that money. You see, when I shit canned you, I had this naive thought that you'd actually leave me alone... but then I found my mother's journal. Once I read that you tried the same shit on my mother 23 years ago, I took your 'legal and binding contract' to a couple lawyers.

The crowd erupts in cheers as Gabi walks up and leans on the ropes, determined look on her face. Tommy shakes his head NO as he pulls the contract out of his pocket and waves it at Gabi. She smirks at Tommy before she continues.

Visconty: It seems Blackmailing someone into signing a contract is not only unethical... it is also illegal, and the contract can be rendered null and void. Add in YOU providing me with prescription medication illegally... now things get interesting. If you wanna play games Tommy - LET'S PLAY! I'll see YOU in court!

The place comes unglued as Tommy throws a fit, screaming and shaking the contract at Gabi while his head turns blood red. The crowd starts chanting ASSHOLE, ASSHOLE, ASSHOLE at Tommy as he rages. Gabi tosses the mic over her shoulder and slips out of the ring. Tommy screams out at the fans to SHUT UP and starts back for the mic he dropped, but notices Gabi's walk has gotten a bit more "brisk" as she starts to move in towards him. Tommy makes the wise decision to leave before Gabi can catch up to him, turning and high-tailing it to the back as Gabi follows shortly behind him.

Martinez: Looks like Tommy might have bitten off more than he can chew. It looks like this is going to be settled in court!

Loydson: She's such an ungrateful bitch, even after everything Tommy did for her! She owes him!

Martinez: I think you and I have a very different view on this, Phil. Hold on to your hats, Folks, the end of the year might get even more eventful!

As soon as Gabi reaches the curtains to the backstage area … Darius lunges from within and nearly breaks her in half with a sickening spear!

Loydson: Wait, what the hell?! That's the International champion, Darius! We haven't seen him on Rampage since his first encounter with Scorpio in March! What is he doing here?!

Martinez: He's obviously here to send a message to his Wrestlefest opponent!

Darius gets to his feet with his trademark grin, taking a microphone from a nearby crew member before kicking Gabi in the gut as she lays on the cold, metal ramp. He looks around at the crowd and waves sarcastically.

Darius: Hi, Rampage! Did you miss me?

The crowd rains a chorus of boos down onto Darius as he chuckles to himself.

Darius: Wow. Where is the holiday spirit, you jackasses?! I come bearing gifts!

Darius unzips his sweatshirt and reveals the International championship wrapped around his waist, and a clipboard hanging from his belt. He pulls the clipboard from the belt and raises it above his head.

Darius: This is the contract for our Wrestlefest match … it was meant to be a standard one on one match for MY International championship … Keywords here are "meant to", as in past tense. You see, I pulled some strings and made some calls because a typical wrestling match is not good enough for me ... Not for my first championship defense.

Darius kneels down and looks into Gabi's eyes as she starts to pull herself up to a knee, clutching her stomach as she does.

Darius: I made a change to this contract. You and I? We have a history, everyone knows that. I mean hell, I've stapled your parents obituary to your skin before … You could say our rivalry is personal …

Which is why at Wrestlefest, you and I will be competing for MY International championship …

Darius smirks widely for a moment, chuckling quietly to himself.

Darius: Inside of the infamous Cage of Doom.

The crowd suddenly erupts into a chorus of excitement and cheers at the announcement!

Darius: No count outs. No disqualification. No escaping the cage for an easy victory; you know, the only way you've been able to beat me in the past? The only thing guaranteed is unadulterated, visceral violence.

So you want to step up and face me for what's mine? Then you best be ready to step into my playground and be able to beat me at my own game. We aren't on Brawl anymore and we sure as hell won't be in the shit-hole known as Rampage ... This will be Wrestlefest, baby.

Darius then drops the contract and microphone onto the ground in front of Gabi as he stands up and turns to exit the stage, stopping at the curtains for a moment. He turns to face the crowd while unstrapping the International championship, raising it high above his head while Gabi pulls the pen from the clipboard, eventually signing her name onto the contract as Darius walks into the back.

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MATCH #5
"The Love Child" Jamie Love & Samantha "Titaness" Hamilton Vs S.T.
(Tag Team Match)
(Ref: Mike Michaelson)

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Martinez: My God… Looks like Darius just sent a message loud and clear.

Loydson: I kind of hope he smashes her face in.

Martinez: Well, speaking of smashing someone's face in, up next we have Samantha Hamilton and Jamie Love going up against S.T. This will be an interesting dynamic, Phil.

Loydson: Only if Jamie pulls her top all the way down this time.

Martinez: You just had to go there, didn’t you?

Loydson: The kid is a LOVE… What would you expect out of him in there with three women that look like that?! I follow wrestlers on Twitter… I happen to enjoy the Shieldmaiden’s and Sam’s posts.

Martinez: For the comments, right?

Loydson: Thursday is my favorite day of the week.

Chriqui: The following match is a Tag Team match. Introducing first, the team of “THE LOVE CHILD” JAMIE LOVE and SAMANTHA “THE TITANESS” HAMILTON!!

The name Love comes down from the ceiling in giant spinning pyro (think Psyco Sid) as 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' by Queen begins to play. Pyro ignites on both sides of the ramp and follows him as he walks down to the ring. As Jamie soaks in the boos and few cheers Lorenzo shoves him towards the ring as '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. A sense of determination and resolve can always be found in her eyes. She slides into the ring as Joseph and Tommy make their way to the side of the ring.

Martinez: The Love Club is in the ring.

Loydson: Damn! Look how much smaller Jamie is than Sam.

Martinez: Sam is 6 foot and Jamie is like five - one or something.

Loydson: Yeah, Jamie better keep his hands to himself tonight. Sam is liable to break him in half.

Martinez: I don’t think he’d like to press his luck with Bandit or Psycho either.

Chriqui: Their opponents, the Tag Team of “PSYCHO” SAOIRSE MAGUIRE and JACKIE “BANDIT” LAYTON - S.T.!!

Pledge Your Allegiance" by Suicidal Tendencies starts up. 12 seconds in, the "S! T!" chants start. Aoife "Banshee" Maguire takes this as her cue to walk through the curtain with bodyguard/girlfriend, Katrina "Hairicin" Knox, right behind her. A second later, the team known as S.T., Jackie "Bandit Layton and "Psycho" Saoirse Maguire, walk through the curtain as well. the four women make their way to the ring where banshee steps through the ropes first, the others following her in. She takes the center of the ring with Hairicin behind her and points to the two corners facing the camera. Bandit takes the left corner, Psycho takes the right and all four raise a fist in the air. The Shieldmaiden’s all kind of give Samantha a look as they slip out of the ring, leaving Bandit in the ring across from Sam.

DING DING DING

As soon as the bell sounds Samantha dashes in on Bandit, who rolls away from the much larger Samantha. Bandit is back to her feet in a flash and lands a standing drop kick to Samantha. Sam crashes into the corner and Bandit is quick to follow in, leaping up onto the second ropes and starts raining down a sharp right hands to Samantha’s head. Bandit hops off the ropes only to be caught in the mid air by Sam. She lifts Bandit up and delivers a twisting belly-to-belly suplex. Bandit arches her back in pain as Samantha gets to her feet. Sam grab Bandit by the leg and drags her across the ring, tagging in Jamie. Jamie Slingshots into the ring and double foot stomps Bandit as Samantha slides out. Jamie yanks Bandit back to her feet and whips her into the ropes. Jamie charges in after her and Bandit reads it coming. She slips under Jamie’s superkick and rolls him up for a school boy pin attempt.

1…

2…

Kickout by Jamie Love!

Martinez: Jamie needs to realize he is in there with two seasoned opponents. Bandit is no slouch when it comes to speed and agility. She nearly got the quick pin.

Loydson: Jamie isn’t the smallest person in this match - for once. He might want to rethink his approach a little.

Martinez: Bandit is scrambling over to tag in Psycho!

Jamie chases after Bandit as Samantha screams NO! Bandit dives and tags in Psycho as Jamie hits the breaks. Psycho storms into the ring and drives a boot to Jamie’s midsection. He doubles over and Psycho nails a European uppercut that causes Jamie to land on the back of his head. Psycho drops on Jamie and starts unloading punches and elbows. Jamie tries to escape but Psycho is relentless. Jamie is bloodied up as Psycho stands up off of him, glances at Sam, then grabs Jamie’s leg and pulls him in for a single-leg crab. Jamie fights like mad as he keeps Psycho from getting the hold. He starts crawling across the ring towards Samantha, who has her hand extended. Psycho stomps him in the back and drags him back across the ring, tagging in Bandit. Psycho lifts Jamie up as Bandit springboards in with a spinning heel kick. Psycho slips out of the ring as Bandit pops back to her feet. Jamie is bleeding from his nose and mouth as he tries to shake the cobwebs from his head. Bandit yanks Jamie to his feet and slings him into the corner. Jamie crashes into the corner as Bandit charges in with a handspring back elbow smash - that misses as Jamie dives to the side at the last second! Bandit catches all of the turnbuckle under her arm and drops to her knees in pain. Jamie starts crawling for Sam as Psycho screams at Bandit to watch Jamie. Tommy is slapping the ring trying to motivate Jamie to the corner. Bandit gets to her feet, takes two steps and stops as Jamie makes the tag. Sam slips slowly into the ring with a determined look on her face as Bandit decides to make the dash for Psycho. Sam chases after Bandit, only Bandit springboards off the ropes and into the chasing Samantha with a crossbody block. Bandit with the pin attempt.

1…

Sam kicks out, sending Bandit a couple feet in the air.

Martinez: What power! Hamilton easily tossed Bandit like she was nothing.

Loydson: Great heads up move by Bandit. She tricked Sam into thinking she was going for the tag and caught her off guard.

Martinez: Bandit went for the pin but Samantha was just a little too fresh into the ring.

Loydson: Hey, can’t blame the kid for trying.

Bandit is back to her feet quickly as Sam rolls up to a knee. Bandit grins at Samantha, knowing a setup for a spear when she sees it from her old tag team partner. Bandit moves to the side slowly as Sam stands up, returning the grin. Bandit runs into the ropes and comes off with a lariat that Samantha ducks under. Sam spins around as Bandit rebounds off the ropes and charges back. Sam goes for a back body drop, only for Bandit to dive over and into a sunset flip. Samantha tries to fight it but fails. Bandit for the pin attempt.

1…

2. Sam gets a shoulder up and grabs Bandit by the hair, yanking her forward and into a triangle choke! Bandit tries to escape but Sam locks her in. Bandit struggles but can’t overpower her. She starts to fade as the ref checks on Bandit. Bandit is still there as she raises her arm weakly. Sam’s grits her teeth as she really torques the hold. Bandit seems to start to go out right before Psycho stomps Sam on the back of the head, breaking the hold. The ref chases Psycho back out of the ring as Sam gets to her feet. Bandit looks a little foggy as Samantha pulls her up and into a powerbomb. She covers Bandit.

1…


2…

3! NO!! Bandit gets her shoulder up at the last second. Sam nods her head slowly as she pulls her former Shieldmaiden sister back up off the mat.

Martinez: Layton with the shoulder up at the last second! Holy crap, I thought Sam had it there.

Loydon: Samantha doesn’t look too surprised.

Sam drags Bandit up into a snap kick out ddt. Sam rolls over and tags in Jamie. He slides into the ring as Bandit starts to try to get to her corner. Jamie wisely decides not to chase her as she makes the tag to Saoirse. She slips into the ring and motions for Jamie to bring it on. Jamie and Psycho close in on each other. Jamie and Psycho start trading blows in the center of the ring. Jamie lands a good shot that rocks Psycho back a step, but she returns with a knife edge chop that drops Jamie to his knees from the impact. Psycho steps back and fires in a roundhouse kick that Jamie slips under. He grabs her from the side and hits a side suplex. Psycho rolls out of the ring before Jamie can get to her… and lands right beside Tommy Love. Tommy backs away with his hands in the air as Sam shoots him a look. Psycho feints like she is going to punch Tommy, but he backs up a little faster. Psycho smirks and turns her attention back to the ring - only to see Jamie come flying out of the ring with a tope con hilo! Psycho tries to dodge out of the way but it mostly catches her, driving them both to the arena floor. Bandit hops off the apron and heads around as Tommy flips the Love Stick in his hand with a smile on his face. Sam sees Bandit moving in and does the same. Bandit grabs Psycho and pulls her away, yelling at Tommy to keep back. Jamie kicks Bandit back as Sam comes around the corner. Pandemonium ensues as all four members start to brawl outside the ring. Psycho manages to get a hold of Jamie and slings him into the announcers table.

Martinez: Crap!

Loydson: Great! Now we get a bleeding Jamie Love slamming into our table. Bloodborne pathogens from any one in the Love family is never a good thing!

The ref is on an 8 count as Psycho dives back into the ring. Bandit heads back off to her corner as Sam grabs Jamie and rolls him into the ring on the 9 count. Psycho sets in on Jamie with a series of stomps before yanking him back to his feet. Jamie hits a desperation sitout jawbreaker that levels Psycho. Jamie slowly gets to his feet as Psycho starts to do the same. He staggers back a step before Psycho charges in with a roaring elbow only to get caught right in the face with a superkick from Jamie! Jamie yanks Psycho up and into a powerbomb lungblower! Psycho rolls on the mat in agony as Jamie crawls to the corner. He scales the ropes and comes off with a corkscrew moonsault he calls the Love Slap! Jamie hooks the leg as the ref slides on on the count.

1…

Bandit runs in and is clotheslined by Samantha!

2…

3!!!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via LOVE SLAP! “THE LOVE CHILD” JAMIE LOVE AND SAMANTHA “THE TITANESS” HAMILTON!!

Martinez: Amazing! Jamie took one hell of a beating at the hands of Psycho at the start of the match and still managed to pull off the win!

The ref raises Jamie and Samantha’s hands in the air as Bandit helps Psycho to her feet. The two Shieldmaiden’s stand and look at Samantha as Tommy Love steps in between them. He starts to say something and Sam moves him out of the way roughly. Samantha nods to the two and they slip out of the ring.

Loydson: Tommy was about to tell the Shieldmaidens off and Samantha was having none of it!

Martinez: Tommy is lucky Sam didn’t clobber him. It was nice to see the three of them show a little respect after the match. Definitely a great match that just didn’t turn out the way S.T. had hoped.

Loydson: Psycho’s opening barrage on Jamie was impressive. The kid’s got spunk.

Martinez: From one love to another...

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The camera cuts backstage as ‘The Prodigal Son’ Buddy Love, with his hat pulled down to cover his new face, and Killjoy Ito walk backstage inside Madison Square Garden. Buddy tugs his hat a little more lower over his face as people start to walk past him. A few lady staff members of Rampage look at Buddy and smile.

Lady #1: Hey there Buddy…

Love: Please don’t look at me…

Lady #2: Looking good Buddy…

Love: Stop trying to make me feel better...I know I’m a monster…

Buddy walks a bit faster to get away from the two young ladies as they look at Killjoy who just shrugs and speeds up to catch up with his manager, who is being cornered by the Mean Girlz, Regina and Gretchen, he tries to get away but they back him against the wall.

Regina: Take the hat off Buddy and let us see that face…

Gretchen: Yeah we want to see that face Buddy…

Love: NO!!!! Leave me alone, I’m Frankenstein’s monster and I don’t need two MEAN GIRLZ teasing me about it…

Buddy ducks under them and runs down the hall as Killjoy shrugs again, this time to the Mean Girlz and gives chase, Buddy makes a left and then another left and runs right into Brian Spade, who holds his hands up to stop Buddy.

Spade: Whoa there Buddy…

Buddy stops and looks at Brian, who smiles at him, allowing Killjoy to catch up with his manager.

Spade: Buddy, Killjoy...welcome to Rampage…

Buddy once again pulls his hat a little lower over his face as Killjoy nods

Spade: Killjoy congratulations on your FSW #105 win over the North American Champions Robbie Rayder…

Killjoy gives Brian a thumbs up

Spade: And you turn your attention to WrestleFest and a rematch against the man you beat for that X-Division Championship…

Killjoy puts the X-Division Championship over his shoulder and taps the face of the championship

Spade: The man that’s in the Main Event of tonight’s Season Finale of Rampage, Ace King…

But Buddy speaks up, even though he’s looking down at his feet

Love: And we get to put the final nail in Ace King’s X-Division coffin Brian, at the Rumble there was a passing of the torch...like I said there would be, Killjoy became the NEW Ace of The X-Division...at great personal cost to myself…

Buddy touches his face

Love: Killjoy became the first person in FSW history to bring that championship to Daly City and he plans to show up on the first night of Paramount Wrestling STILL the X-Division Champion and we know the task will be great...how many people can say ‘we beat Ace King in back to back matches’ but that’s just what we are going to do Brian…

Spade: So tonight is merely…

Love: A scouting opportunity, tonight Ace steps into the ring with the very game Ryo Hazama...that’s his name this week right Brian?

Brian nods

Love: Ok, it changes a lot so I wanted to make sure but Ace will face the incredible task that is Ryo here tonight in Madison Square Garden in a battle to determine who just could be the face of the green brand in 2021...for as long as I can remember when you thought of Rampage you thought of Ace King but tonight we get to sit back and watch as Ace tries to defend that honor and get our last look at him before WrestleFest...we held serve this past Wednesday Night, we took out one the the other champions on our brand now we get to see if Ace is up to the task of taking out Ryo…

Visconty: Buddy?

Buddy hears Gabi Visconty and turns away from her, shielding his face from Killjoy’s ‘former’ tag team partner. Gabi walks over towards the pair, thus ending the interview with Brian Spade as Gabi walks past Killjoy, who keeps his eyes on her as she grabs Buddy by the shoulder.

Visconty: Buddy, hey…

But Buddy pulls away from her

Love: Don’t look at me, I’m disgusting…

But Gabi grabs a hold of Buddy, spinning him around so that the two are face to face and in a swift move knocks his hat off his head so we can see Buddy’s new handsome face. He goes to cover it up by Gabi grabs his arms at the wrist

Visconty: Buddy, what are you doing hiding your face, you look amazing!

Gabi tries to get him to hold still but Buddy moves his head around like a 4 year old trying to abound that spoonful of medicine.

Love: Look what they did to me Gabi!

Buddy shouts as he stops and stares right into Gabi’s eyes. She seems short of breath for a second before she shakes her head.

Visconty: Buddy, by God, you are nowhere near hideous.

Buddy forces a smile.

Love: You really think so?

He questions her weakly. Gabi smiles and nods her head.

Love: Prove it. Kiss me.

Buddy closes his eyes and puckers up. Gabi has a moment of internal struggle staring at Buddy’s amazing new face before she frowns, remembering exactly who he is. She looks over at Killjoy and he shrugs his shoulders at her, anxious to see how Gabi plays this out. She takes the backs of her index and middle finger and presses them to Buddy’s lips and makes a ‘muah!’ sound. Buddy staggers back up against the wall as he nearly faints. Gabi glances back at Killjoy and sees him trying not to laugh.

Love: My God... it’s true. I am beautiful!!

Gabi giggles at Buddy as he swoons over the thought of Gabi kissing him. Gabi pats him on the shoulder and winks at Killjoy before taking off. Buddy watches her walk away before turning to Brian Spade and Killjoy

Love: I’m a freaking STUD!!!

And with that Buddy breaks out into song

Love: 🎵 I kissed a girl and I liked it...hope my daddy don’t mind it...it felt so wrong, it felt so right...it means I’m in LOVE with her tonight...I kissed a girl and I liked it...🎵

He looks at Killjoy and Brian and nods

Love: 🎵I LIKED IT...🎵

Buddy clenches his fists together and pumps his pelvis at the two as he turns struts away down the hall as Killjoy puts his head in his hands and Brian mouths ‘wow’

Jamie Love is skipping along backstage. Singing about how he got the win and how he's going to win the Indy Title. He shoves open two double doors in front of him and hears a loud "fuck" from behind them. Jamie pokes his head around the door and sees Grizzly Duggan, now wearing steaming coffee on his suit.

Jamie Love: listen, it's none of my business... but coffee usually goes in a cup.

Duggan gives a verbal sign, before face-palming.

Jamie Love: That's a big hand... they say big hands equal to big uh, feet. Next time I see Candi...

Grizzly Duggan: Stop there little man.

Jamie Love: Little man? I'm about to be the youngest ever Indy Champion! I could kick your ass!

Grizzly Duggan: Is that so?

Jamie Love: YES! You make matches? Make the match. Grizzly Vs Jamie. Whatever stipulation you want!

Grizzly begins to laugh. He sets his big hand on Jamie's shoulder.

Grizzly Duggan: Chopping competition.

Jamie has a visible gulp. He walks off with his head hung low. Jim Connors rounds the bend and passes him. Connors makes it way over to Duggan.

Jim Connors: listen, it's none of my business... but coffee usually goes in a cup.

Grizzly Duggan: Shut your fucking mouth.

Jim Connors: Testy Testy. What did you want?

Grizzly Duggan: Rampage representative Vs Brawl representative at WrestleFest.

Jim Connors: Fine. Who do you have.

Grizzly Duggan: Alex "Bullet" Carbajal.

Jim thinks for a second, and then laughs.

Jim Connors: Why, her former stablemate of course! Eavan "Krigare" Maloney.. and if either refuse, they are fired!

Grizzly Duggan: That's fucked... but as their are magically cameramen everywhere. It's on. Good luck.

Duggan and Connors go there separate ways. Connors laughs like a mad man the entire time.

MATCH #6
Asriel Buzzard Vs President Scorpio
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Mike Michaelson)

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Martinez: Jamie Vs Grizzly... Bullet Vs Krigare... WrestleFest is heating up! And now President Scorpio takes on Asriel Buzzard!

Loydson: Calm down jr.

Chriqui: The following match is scheduled for one fall... Introducing first, from Hill City, Kansas, weighing in at 196 pounds... ASRIEL BUZZARD!

“IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?”

As the first notes of Machine Head pound through the arena, images of the Great Plains appear on the tron, mixed with pictures of crosses and churches. Spotlights flash around the arena but focus on the stage as the drums and heavier riff starts and Asriel Buzzard appears through the curtain.

“COME ON!”

He stands at the top of the ramp, eyes closed and fists clenched in front of his chest for a few seconds. After opening his eyes, he starts to march to the ring, glaring at the fans putting their hands out over the barrier. He circles the ring twice after arriving at ringside.

“THE PARANOIA, DROPS ME TO MY KNEES”

Asriel walks up the ring steps, dashes along the apron and climbs to the top rope.

“CAUSE NO FLAG CAN MEAN BRAVERY WHEN BLOODIED BY SLAVERY, THE REBEL, A DEVIL, DISGUISED AS A SAVIOR”

On the top rope, Asriel holds his arms aloft then brings them to his chest where he holds them together briefly before leaping down into the ring and removing his jacket.

Martinez: Buzzard looks fired up for his biggest match yet.

Chriqui: His opponent... Please welcome, from London, England by way of Washington DC, weighing in at 205 lbs... 'The S-Factor'... 'The 46th President of The United States'... 'The Baddest Bitch On The Planet'... 'The Commander-In-Chief'... the allegedly 'true' EWC United States Champion AND the allegedly 'rightful' EWC Undisputed Champion... SCORPIO!

'Hail To The Chief' plays and the crowd begin to boo knowing who's coming out. Slowly a number of The President's Men, Scorpio's band of bodyguards, march out from the back and line the stage and ramp ahead of the 46th President's arrival. The final one waves the Star-Spangled Banner as the music fades...

'Iconic' - Madonna feat. Chance The Rapper hits the speakers as the house lights go down, switching to a spotlight focused on the curtain. It parts, revealing 'The S-Factor' Scorpio stood behind, a hand on his hip cutting a beautiful silhouette. He sashays forward, a long coat dripping in jewels swaying with every step. Behind him steps Crème de la Crème, Scorpio's drag queen confidant and manager. The two look to one another and nod, before Scorpio opens his coat and drops it to the floor, revealing another stunning outfit. He steps down the ramp with a confident strut, emulating that of the catwalk models of Paris and Milan, before reaching the ring. Scorpio climbs up one set of steps as Crème climbs the other, parting the ropes to allow 'The S-Factor'' in. Stepping into the middle of the ring Scorpio raises one arm, and blows a kiss with the other, a smile forming on his beautifully made-up face.

DING DING DING

As soon as the bell rings, Asriel rushes Scorpio and dropkicks him in his left knee. Asriel grabs on a headlock and then steps up onto the top turnbuckle and twists into a tornado DDT, planting Scorpio on his head! Buzzard pulled Scorpio up with his head between his legs and quickly lifted his legs and dropped down into a piledriver! Buzzard drags Scorpio up and then European Uppercuts him backwards into the corner where he falls to his ass. Buzzard hits his own corner and then comes in for a dropkick but Scorpio rolls out of the way and Buzzard flies, groin first, into the barricade. Buzzard yells in agony. Both men are down!

Martinez: MY GOD!

Loydson: Buzzard won't be having any kids after that one!

Scorpio uses the ropes to stand, and then he stomps down on Buzzard's torso before falling backwards onto the ropes. Scorpio jumps up onto the middle rope and then springboards into a moonsault on Buzzard, landing with his knees dropped directly into Buzzard's sternum! Declaration of Independence! Scorpio drags Buzzard to the center of the ring and pulls him up. Scorpio goes for the AGR but Buzzard pushes himself backwards to a knee. Scorpio quickly spins around into a glitterazi! Scorpio quickly approaches Buzzard but Buzzard kicks him in the stomach. Buzzard pulls Scorpio up into a pumphandle and then flips him down neck first into the middle rope! The Survival! Scorpio falls to a knee grabbed at his throat for air. Buzzard drags Scorpio towards the middle of the ring but Scorpio jumps up and rips Buzzard down from the heavens with an AGR! The ref begins his count, both men are down!

1...

2...

3...

4...

5...

6...

7...

8... Buzzard begins to stand.

9... Scorpio is to a knee

10.. BOTH MEN UP.

Martinez: This was almost a double ref stoppage, but neither man is staying down.

Loydson: They both need this win too much!

Buzzard goes for a clothesline but Scorpio ducks under and grabs Buzzard's hand. Scorpio spins Buzzard around and lifts his heel up to Buzzard's chin! Scorpio drops backwards diving it into Buzzard's jaw, The Heel Turn! Buzzard falls backwards but catches the top rope and stands leaned against it. Scorpio sprints into the stiffest Glitterazi lariat I have ever seen and both men fly over the top rope. Buzzard's head smashes against he apron and hits the padded concrete hard. The ref begins his count!

1...

2...

3...

4...

5...

6...

7... SCORPIO ENTERS THE RING

8...

9... BUZZARD GRABS AT THE APRON, BUT COLLAPSES TO THE FLOOR.

10...

DING DING DING

Chriqui: And your winner, via count out... SCORPIO!

Martinez: What a war!

Scorpio rolls from the ring and stumbles to the back. He holds his throat and is mumbling about how Mac didn't get him. Buzzard is helped up by Medical staff, but he turns them away and heads to the back.

Martinez: Buzzard remains unpinned in the EWC, but I don't think he cares much after that war. We'll be right back after this break.

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MATCH #7
Dominic Sanders Vs Queen Melody Malone
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Toyo Yasahiro)

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Martinez: It’s time, everybody, for a match that I have been looking forward to for quite awhile.

Loydson: I ALWAYS look forward to a match involving Melody Malone!

Martinez: And she takes on her friend in America’s Most Hated, Dominic Sanders. Phillip, these two have never shared a ring before in singles competition.

Loydson: But let’s not forget it was Melody Malone who eliminated Dominic Sanders in the 2019 Rumble in Texas to win the match, catapulting her into a win over her loser boyfriend Cyrus Black at WrestleFest!

Martinez: And, of course, she and Iggy Swango bounced back from a loss to the Diamond Dogs by beating them for the Tag Team Championships back at Scars and Stripes. Despite the one loss, it seems to me that Melody Malone has Dominic Sanders’ number.

Loydson: You’re damn right she has. And…

Guitar and harmonica begin to blare through Madison Square Garden, the start of “Gunning For You” sends a silence across the crowd as Nick Nolan's lyrics echo through the arena. The state of Texas appears on the screen, and slowly fades into a highlight video.

Loydson: What the hell is this?!

My Gun is loaded it's getting time
Two shots of whiskey i'm takin' what's mine
Ain't what you're sayin it's what you do
Your time has come boy i'm Gunnin for You
When hell is rainin down you'll see my face won't heara sound
You'll feel that bullet burnin through
Take your last breath boy
I'm Gunnin for You

Clay Byrd steps out from the back, clad in his father’s leather vest and with red tights. His right arm is raised in the air, his fist clenched at its apex. Clay begins his slow walk down the ramp.

Martinez: Well, it appears that we are being joined here by… Clay Byrd? What do you think he wants with this match?

Loydson: Well, he IS a part of America’s Most Hated. Maybe he’s here to send off his buddy Dominic into retirement. Or maybe he’s out here to take control of America’s Most Hated after Melody beats Sanders’ ass.

Martinez: Or maybe he’s joining us here on commentary.

Martinez says this and Clay Byrd sits down at the table with Martinez and Loydson. He throws a headset on, kicks his feet up on the table, and then pulls a flask out of his vest pocket.

Martinez: Well, Clay, welcome.

Byrd: It’s a pleasure ta be down at ringside fer this titanic clash watchin’ along and sharing my expert incite with you fellers.

Martinez: Okay. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s get to the ma…

The guitar sound of "Suffragette City" hits Madison Square Garden as the lights dim low before strobing between red and the pitch blackness of the arena. Just as the loud guitar riffs echo throughout the arena, the lights start pulsing red and Iggy Swango emerges from behind the curtain as smog engulfs her. She stands at the top of the stage with a piña colada in her hand and an ice pack wrapped to her shoulder. She takes a sip for a brief moment as she nods her head to the rhythm of the music.

Loydson: Apparently we cannot, Javier. Here comes Iggy Swango!

Iggy starts bouncing on the stage and rocking out using her piña colada as an air bass playing along with the music before making her way down the ramp. She throws the devil horns with her free hand as Red and Black confetti streamers come raining down from above on her way down to the ring. Iggy walks around the ring and nods to Clay, fist-bumping him on the way to the timekeeper’s table. She sits next to Emmanuelle Chriqui and slaps her on the shoulder before she grabs the hammer for the ring bell. She holds it up in the air and nods that she is ready.

Martinez: O...kay. I guess Iggy Swango will be our special guest timekeeper?

Byrd: Iggy’s a fantastic choice for timekeeper. Clearly the bell is a musical instrument, and Iggy has some of those.

Loydson: What do you think the odds are of another interruption before this match gets started, Javier?

Martinez: Well, I don’t think there are any more members of Americ…

“Machinehead” by Bush begins playing throughout the building.

Martinez: Of course… why not?!

Gil Griffin steps out from the back in a luxurious looking suit. He saunters down the ramp and smiles at a bunch of people in the crowd. Many people boo him, but some of the ladies smile and wave. He stops to kiss a hand and then tells her to call him.

Martinez: Now what does this joker want?

Byrd: Gil Griffin is a gentleman and a scholar Martinez!

Gil makes his way around the ring over to where Clay Byrd is at the announce table and high-fives him as Clay is taking a swig of whiskey from his flask. He goes over to Iggy Swango at the timekeeper’s table and fist-bumps her as she takes one last slurp of her piña colada, visibly annoyed that it is gone. Gil reaches down at Emmanuelle Chriqui and asks for the microphone. She reluctantly gives it up and Gil turns and walks up the ring steps and onto the apron. He steps through the ropes and walks out into the middle of the ring. He turns towards the camera and raises the microphone up to his mouth and the music fades.

Griffin: HELLO BEAUTIFUL IDIOTS!

The crowd boos at Gil as he smiles devilishly.

Griffin: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!

Loydson: Wait. Gil Griffin is now the special guest ring announcer?!

Byrd: I told ya Griffin is a Scholar of workin’ the microphone. The man gives Griffin Hawkins… wherever he is a run for his money.

The lights go out in Madison Square Garden. Blue pyrotechnics burst up on the stage and down the sides of the ramp heading towards the ring. "War Machine" by KISS begins playing. Dominic Sanders steps out from the back in a navy blue hoodie and gold wrestling tights on, finished by white boots. The hood of his sweatshirt drapes over his eyes as he stares out at the fans. Suddenly, Cora Whittaker appears from behind the curtain with a gold dress and navy blue streaks in her hair. Sanders and Cora stand at the top of the ramp and listen to an extremely hateful reaction from the crowd.

Griffin: Introducing first... from Fort Worth, Texas. Weighing in at two hundred and seventy pounds and being accompanied by the beautiful Cora Whittaker... The BADDEST MOTHER FUCKER AROUND! DOMINIIIIC SAAAAANDEEERS!

Dominic beats his chest with both fists and raises his arms in the air with a roar. The crowd reacts even louder as he starts to make his way down to the ring. A cocky grin can be seen under the hood of his sweatshirt as he walks down the ramp hand-in-hand with Cora at his side.

Byrd: What else is there ta be said about California’s career? He’s been so dominant for such a long time. Truly a marvel to our sport, a first ballot EWC hall of famer, and forever a champion!

Sanders rolls underneath the bottom rope and into the ring. He jumps up to his feet and stares out into the crowd underneath the hood of his sweatshirt. Cora joins him at his side. The two share a brief kiss in the center of the ring before he turns his attention back out to the hostile crowd. He grins and nods his head as "War Machine" fades out and Cora exits the ring. Sanders reaches over to Gil and asks for the microphone. Gil obliges and hands it over.

Sanders: So let’s put that abysmal showing against Jamie Love aside for a moment. We all know he had no business beating me on Sunday night. The little fucker held my tights and there was nothing I could do about it. Now, I’ve had something on my mind for a handful of weeks. Back in September, when Prime went to Portugal… Dominic Sanders defeated Samantha Hamilton in an epic match.

Sanders feigns disgust as the crowd boos.

Sanders: Now, if I remember correctly… Samantha Hamilton was the United States Champion at the time. And, as we all have learned by now, there is something out there called ‘Beat the Champion, Get a Shot.’ Of course, Jordan Sharpe proved that it doesn’t matter WHO the Champion is, didn’t he? He beat Scorpio when Scorpio was the Undisputed Champion and then cashed in his ‘Beat the Champion, Get a Shot’ clause against Xavier Reid. So this has all gotten me thinking. And…

Sanders pauses for a moment before looking up at the camera.

Sanders: I think I am going to cash in my ‘Beat the Champion, Get a Shot’ clause on the United States Championship right… now.

Loydson: WOW!

Martinez: Can he do this?

Byrd: Well now hold on a second… accordin’ ta rule 76 on page 97 under article 23 it says right here, he sure as hell can!

Martinez: Wait… what? So, this match is now for the United States Championship?!

Byrd: Damn straight!

Loydson: But what about Dominic Sanders not trying to win any more titles? What about retirement?!

Byrd: Listen! Tin ‘n leather only comes around so often! Maybe this is that lil thing that stretches out Dom’s career! Or maybe the feller retires with the strap! Dominic Sanders, forever champion!

Sanders hands the microphone back to Gil with a smirk on his face. He pulls his hoodie off and tosses it aside. Uncharacteristically, he has an America’s Most Hated t-shirt on. And the bandage on his head is significantly smaller than before, showing that he is healing. 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 MacTron and Melody Malone stands on the stage. Melody stands with a crown atop her head and the United States Championship fastened around her waist. She walks mildly down to the ring with her knee braced up and Rory Hyland following behind with a full piña colada in his hand. A spotlight follows them down to the ring, showing an irritated look on Malone’s face.

Griffin: And his opponent! Making her way to the ring… she is the EWC United States Champion and YOUR QUEEN of the 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

Malone climbs the stairs and steps through with her chin held up high. Rory walks around the ring and presents the fresh drink to Iggy Swango at the timekeeper’s table. Melody gives the crowd a sarcastic smile as they give her a heavy dose of adulation. She gingerly removes the crown from her head and hands it to Gil. She unfastens the United States Championship, holding it high to the crowd before she kisses the faceplate of the title. She turns to Sanders with a frown on her face.

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

Martinez: Well, Melody Malone does NOT look happy about this.

Loydson: I can imagine not! She was not expecting to defend her United States Championship tonight!

Byrd: Well ya know, I’d be a little sour if that happened ta me.

The lights come back up to full brightness, and Melody has her gloves tugged into place as she rakes her hair back. She looks Gil, who is asking for the United States Championship. She shakes her head and, instead, asks for the microphone. Her music fades as she looks at Sanders with a bit of disdain.

Malone: You can just smell the blood in the water can’t you? I mean, I was just out here last Rampage telling everyone about my injury from Youngblood - and now you want a shot at my United States Championship? I’ll tell you what though…. I’m a giving woman, and I accept on ONE condition. If you’re getting what you want, Dominic… then I am going to get what I want.

Martinez: Now what do you think she means by that? Should we even be surprised by anything anymore?

Byrd: Well I mean Mel’s inta somethings and we shouldn’t be kink shaming...

The whole arena goes dark for a moment. A spotlight hits the entrance ramp and music plays from the PA system.

Life is a mystery...

Loydson: Oh, not this goofy bastard!

The silhouette of a man moves into the spotlight, arms raised above his head as he starts to clap.

And it feels like home...

The lights go up around the arena and two red pyrotechnics go off at either side of the stage as the chorus hits.

When you call my name
it's like a little prayer...

Cyrus Black continues to clap as he shuffles from one side of the entrance ramp to the other, looking out at the sea of fans and encouraging them to clap along with him. He has a striped referee shirt on as he makes his way down the entrance ramp. He engages with fans along the way, dishing out high fives and hugs as he jives his way to the ring. Sanders is the one who does not look happy now.

I'm down on my knees
I want to take you there...

Loydson: I cannot handle this right now.

Martinez: At least the odds against Melody Malone have balanced out! Cyrus Black appears to be the referee for this match!

Byrd: Not this idiot...

Sliding underneath the bottom rope into the ring, Cyrus shuffles from one corner buckle to another, continuously banging the palms of his hands together as the fans are on their feet and clapping with him.

Just like a prayer you know,
I'll take you there...

Cyrus casually leans against the ropes, with a big grin on his face as he looks at Sanders seething in the ring. Melody smirks as she walks over and hands Cyrus the United States Championship. Cyrus walks over to Sanders and grins at him as he holds the United States Championship in front of him and then in the air. Cyrus walks over to the ropes and hands the United States Championship to another unhappy person, Gil Griffin.

Byrd: THIS IS A TRAVESTY! How can ya just come out and make yerself the guest ref?

The cameras check out the unhappy looks on Cora’s face and Clay’s face before moving to a happy Iggy Swango and a happy Rory Hyland. It then moves back into the ring at Dominic’s angry face.

DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING

As Iggy Swango rings the bell way too many times, the match is ready to begin. Sanders and Malone circle each other. Cyrus cheers her on and Sanders shoots him a look. He shakes his head and refocuses on Melody. The two still have yet to lock up as they look at each other and circle around the ring. Finally, Sanders stops and steps into the middle of the ring. He puts his arms out at his sides.

Sanders: What are you waiting for?!

Malone stops and walks up to him in the middle of the ring. She looks him dead in the eyes with a serious look on her face. Sanders still has his hands out at his sides.

Sanders: Let’s go, Malone!

Malone raises her brow at him and purses her lips. Sanders looks at her and smirks. She rears back and goes to throw a hard punch right into… wait, she stops and she drives a finger right into his sternum! Sanders flops to the ground hard and does a back roll and bounces off of the ropes ala The Rock receiving a Stone Cold Stunner, totally over-selling the finger-poke! Sanders rolls around clutching his chest hard and screaming in ‘pain.’

Byrd: Mah gawd! Have you ever seen such a maneuver? Melody’s been workin’ and practicin’ harnessin’ all her Chi power microwaves of some sort and was able to focus it all, right there into Dominic’s chest! Isn’t it in-fuckin-credible?

Melody smirks and drops down to her knees and covers Sanders. Cyrus drops to the mat and counts, but slapping Melody’s right ass cheek instead of the mat.

ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING

Iggy Swango rings the bell feverishly again as “You Should See Me in a Crown” begins playing again.

Griffin: Here is your winner… AND STILL THE EWC UNITED STATES CHAMPION! MELOOOODY MALOOOONE!

The crowd rains down boos on America’s Most Hated as Malone gets up to her feet and smiles with her arms in the air. Cyrus grabs her by the wrist and declares her the winner. Sanders gets up to his feet and leans in the corner, laughing his ass off. Gil and Cora climb the steps and into the ring with smirks on their faces. Clay leaves the announce table and joins them in the ring. Rory lifts Iggy up with his brute strength and onto the ring apron. She climbs through the ropes and then Rory slides into the ring himself. All members of America’s Most Hated, and Cyrus Black, stand in the ring. Confetti falls from the ceiling on the group.

Martinez: I cannot believe this! We have been duped!

Loydson: Gosh-damnit, Javier! That was the best match I have ever seen in my life!

Sanders leaves the ring and grabs a microphone from the timekeeper’s table. He slides back into the ring and stands to his feet. As he raises the microphone up to his mouth, he smirks and the music fades out. He begins to speak through the deafening boos.

Sanders: Did you all REALLY think that I was going to try and fuck my friend over tonight? This shit has been the plan ever since Mel won the United States Championship. You sheep all bought it. America’s Most Hated is, and always has been, the BEST in the EWC. And we are just as tight-knit as we have ever been. Melody is recovering from an injury, as am I. There was no reason for us to tear each other apart to YOUR liking. We do what WE want, when WE want to. You can all kiss my retiring ass!

The crowd boos loudly as he pauses and puts a finger in the air.

Sanders: Oh, one more thing.

Sanders pulls off the America’s Most Hated t-shirt and tosses it to Cyrus Black.

Sanders: Welcome to the party, pal.

Martinez: What?! Cyrus Black in America’s Most Hated?!

Loydson: I mean, would you expect anything different? He’s been with Melody Malone intimately for over a year. Why wouldn’t he be a part of it?

Cyrus looks at the t-shirt and smirks at Sanders. He pulls the referee shirt off and replaces it with the America’s Most Hated t-shirt. He walks over to Sanders and the two bring it in for a hug.

Loydson: Looks like it’s official!

Sanders smirks as the crowd boos even louder. “War Machine” plays and we move to a commercial break.

As cameras switch backstage, Nevaeh can be seen walking the halls of Madison Square Garden. Eventually she comes to a stop in front of the door marked Hazama and gives it a knock. It isn’t long before the door opens and he looks momentarily stunned. But Hazama quickly recovers.

Hazama: I wasn’t sure you’d come.

Nevaeh: I’m mad. Not unsupportive.

She gives his arm a slight squeeze as she slips by him to get inside.

Nevaeh: Besides, I’d never miss an opportunity to see Ace get his ass kicked.

Upon hearing Nevaeh speak, Hazama licks his lips. His eyes lift in euphoria at the notion of his match.

Hazama: It’ll be more than that. Ace will do everything he can, but I’m not coming for just the win.

Hazama raises his hands, balling them into fists.

Hazama: He knows very well that he’s in as much danger as Dominic Sanders was. If not, more.

The words alone bring a wicked smile to her face as she turns to look at him.

Nevaeh: I’d be lying if I didn’t say I like the sound of that already.

As quick as the smile was there, it disappears for a more serious look.

Nevaeh: But the last time I came to watch one of your matches, you disappeared. That better not happen again.

Hazama scowls.

Hazama: It won’t happen again. Now go find a good seat.

Letting some of his happier attitude seep out, he blows Nevaeh a kiss before sauntering off for his match.

MATCH #8 | MAIN EVENT
Ace King Vs Ryo Hazama
(No DQ Match)
(Ref: Yoyo Yasahiro)

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Martinez: Main event time, these two men are chopping at the bit to get at one another.

Loydson: This one could get ugly, very very fast.

Chriqui: The following no DQ match is scheduled for one fall, Introducing first FROM Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 221 pounds... He is THE GAMBLER... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGG!!!!

"THE ACE OF SPADES!!! THE ACE OF SPADES!!!"

The crowd hears Lemmy's growl, and they go nuts as the opening bass line to 'Ace of Spades' rips through (insert arena name here). As the drums kick in, pyro goes off up and down the ramp in time with the beat, while frenetic red and white spotlights pulse through the building before fixating on the ramp.

There's a huge explosion as the guitar kicks in, and the crowd roars as a slightly frail-looking Ace King emerges through the smoke of the pyro and into the spotlights, not registering the ovation the way he did before. 'The Gambler' stays for a few seconds before taking a deep breath and walking to the ring, his eyes locked on the ring as he's oblivious to the fans applauding him.

He stops for a couple seconds at the end of the ramp, then charges to the ring, with red pyro exploding from the turnbuckles as he dives in under the bottom rope. He spins up onto one knee and stares out into the crowd before getting to his feet and getting his game face on while awaiting his opponent.

Martinez: I don't think we have seen Ace King look this serious in quite some time...

Loydson: No fancy looks can save him tonight, you heard Ryo.

Chriqui: His opponent, from Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan, weighing in at 238 pounds... RYO HAZAMA!

The harsh drums of "ALSATIA" by GALNERYUS blasts through the arena's speakers as the environment finds itself baptized by white light. On the stage as the opening choir serenades all in its presence, Ryo Hazama stretches his arms out. He arches his head back, loving every moment of his appearance--the boos, the hateful cries, and his own theme hitting its chorus. As it does, he begins down the ring, where the lighting begins to settle on orange, red, and white sequences.

Hazama saunters down the ramp with a demented smile on his face. His walk is methodical, scoping out the ring. As the light strums of strings play and he makes it way down the center of the ramp, Hazama lowers to the ground, wiping the steel with his hand. He then strikes his hand against the stage, causing the lights to die out to focus on him again. In the spotlight, Hazama hits the ring and sprawls onto the mat. He massages the ring sensually before rolling onto his stomach. Eyeing the hard cam as he does, Hazama gets to a vertical base.

He removes his coat and sends it over the rope with a grin. The turnbuckle is his destination, and he ascends it with ease. Instead of engaging in the audience's antics, Hazama merely puts his hand up, taking in the energy around him. He brings it down to his chest, settling the intensity and grandeur of his entrance. When he lowers back down to the ring, he turns to the match at hand. Finally, he flicks his hand and calls off the spotlight, as if he commands the arena itself. It's by his hand that the arena turns back to normal.

DING DING DING

Ace King explodes into Ryo with a clothesline! Ace grabs Ryo's waist and spins around throwing him over the top rope with a belly-to-belly suplex! King moonsaults over the top rope into Ryo! King grabs a chair quickly from under the ring, and then he smashes it into Ryo's face! King hits Ryo a second time in the back, blood now dripping from Ryo's brow. King drags Ryo over to the announce table but Ryo lifts Ace up into a quick fireman's carry, before dropping him with a knee to the chin! Ryo drags Ace up again and spins around into an Olympic slam, putting Ace through the table and wiping out the commentary team! Ryo drags Ace up by his hair and then throws him face first into the ring post, the impact clotheslines Ace and drops him on his head! Ryo tosses his head around letting the blood fly before laughing. Ryo reaches under the ring and grabs a chain from under the ring and goes towards Ace.

Ryo wraps the chain around King's throat and begins to choke the life out of him, but King gets up to his feet and sends a headbutt backwards into Ryo's nose. King spins around and grabs Ryo's head and begins to smash it into the apron. Blood flies on both men. Ryo shoves King backwards into the post as he swings the chain, catching Ace on his forehead and busting him open. King struggles to remain standing and stumbles backwards. Ryo moves in on Ace but Ace jumps up into a European uppercut that rocks Ryo.

Ace grabs the top of the broken table and smashes it against Ryo's head! Ryo falls backwards, leaning on the ring post. Ace drags Ryo forward and then gut-wrench powerbombs him, or rather the back of his head, onto the apron. Toyo is threatening to call it, but Ryo spits in his direction and begins to laugh. Ace mounts Ryo and begins to punch him in the face, over and over. Ace gets up to his feet, and wipes the mixture of his and Ryo's blood off his face. Ace rolls Ryo into the ring, and then stands him up. Ryo pushes Ace back and then jumps into a big enziguri that takes them both out of the ring!

Ryo crawls under the ring, King grabs his leg and drags him out. RYO HAS A FUCKING FIRE EXTINGUISHER. HE BLASTS ACE IN THE FACE. Ace stumbles and cannot breathe. Ryo uses the apron to stand, he has more chain in his hands... Ryo wraps the chain around Ace's throat and then throws it over the top rope. Using his remaining strength Ryo yanks Ace up off his feet, hanging him with the chain! Ryo grabs under the ring, it's Heaven's Helper! Toyo is screaming, Ryo swings the hammer into Ace's defenseless jaw. Ryo goes for another shot but Toyo and the medical staff tackle him. Ryo fights them all off, punching people in the face while the ringside crew gets Ace down to check on them. Ryo drags Toyo up and slams him with a Let It Die! Grizzly Duggan comes running from the back. Ryo continues to punch out staff until he comes face to chest with Grizzly Duggan. Ryo laughs. Grizzly calls for the microphone.

Grizzly Duggan: And your winner, via General Manager stoppage... He has earned the right to be GM for a show next season. He has also earned himself a 250 thousand dollar fine. Ryo Hazama.

DING DING DING

Ryo smirks and then rolls into the ring. Grizzly steps aside while more medical staff come to help Ace onto a gurney and cart him out. Grizzly looks once more at Ryo, then King. He shakes his head and heads back to gorilla.

The opening bass of “You Should See Me in a Crown” plays over the PA system, as Melody Malone walks out onto the stage with a microphone in hand and a smirk on her face. She passes by Duggan who doesn't even look at her. Ryo looks her in the face through his crimson mask of blood. He smiles.

Melody Malone: I know, you’re all as shocked as I am to see me still standing after that grueling match with Dominic Sanders. What can I say? I’m a gifted champion.

There is a chorus of boos following her words as she slowly walks down the ramp a few paces, shifting the United States title over her shoulder.

Melody Malone: And that’s the thing about being a champion. You have to weather the storm… to defy the odds. Unfortunately, sometimes that means you have to suck up a bad hand when it gets dealt to you. See I told Duggan after the Rumble in South Africa that if Samantha Hamilton wanted to cash in her rematch clause against Hazama at Youngblood? Then count me out. I didn’t want any part of that, and do you know why? Because who wants to be the one to walk out as champion and leave any doubt behind? If I’d have walked into Youngblood in a triple threat match and pinned Sam? Then what? I take the championship off Hazama’s shoulder without even having to beat the man. And no… I’m not about that life.

Malone stops about halfway down the ramp, her eyes settling on Hazama in the ring as though he’s the only person in the arena.

Melody Malone: That’s why… when you laid Dominic Sanders out, when you laid Cora out… and you inserted yourself into the match between me and Samantha Hamilton at Wrestlefest? I knew, there was no way on Earth I was going to let either one of you walk out of Wrestlefest as the United States champion without going through me. So I marched into Duggan’s office and I told him that the only way I would agree to putting my United States title on the line at Wrestlefest, was if our triple threat became a triple threat elimination match. So there’s no way that you can annihilate Samantha Hamilton for the billionth time, and walk out with my championship. Sam can’t sneak her way into rolling you up from behind to get her name back on the marquee.. No no.. if either of you want to even THINK about walking out with the United States championship then you are going to have to go through the Queen to get it.

This pops the crowd, Ryo whips more blood from his face.

Melody Malone: Our first fall? Is going to be a submission match. Somebody… is going to tap out and give up their claim on the United States championship and when they do… whoever is left in the ring with me is going to find me one on one in a TLC match. I have already climbed a very long way to get this championship, so I hope neither of you for one second think I’m not willing to go much much further to keep it.

Malone tosses the mic down, raising up the United States championship to the rain of boos around her. Ryo claps as she leaves while laughing. The camera zooms in on his blooded face as we fade.

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END SCREEN

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SEGMENT WRITERS

President Mac/Scorpio
Callie Clark/Iggy Swango
Blue Pheonix/Southern Express
Gabi Visconty/Xavier Reid/Darius
Killjoy Ito
Grizzly Duggan/Jamie Love/Jim Connors
Dominic Sanders/Melody Malone/Iggy Swango/Clay Byrd/Gil Griffin/Cyrus Black/Rory Hyland
Ryo Hazama/Neveah
Melody Malone/Ryo Hazama

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MATCH WRITERS

MATCH ONE
WRITER: Cyrus Black

MATCH TWO
WRITER: Cyrus Black

MATCH THREE
WRITER: Mark Keaton

MATCH FOUR
WRITER: Gabrielle Visconty

MATCH FIVE
WRITER: Gabrielle Visconty

MATCH SIX
WRITER: FNR

MATCH SEVEN
WRITER: Dominic Sanders

MATCH EIGHT | MAIN EVENT
WRITER: FNR

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RECAP OF WINNERS

EWC GAMBIT
Josh Gavin Vs El Gran Azul
WINNER(S): Josh Gavin Via Pinfall In 45 Seconds
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Singles Match
Iggy Swango Vs Yaya Banana
WINNER(S): Iggy Swango, Also Gets Thigh Master Prize
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Singles Match
Alex "Bullet" Carbajal Vs Callie Clark
WINNER(S): Callie Clark, Also Gets The Original Wonder Woman Costume Worn By Linda Carter In The 70s Prize

...

Singles Match
Arata Asakura (NO SHOW) Vs David Miller
WINNER(S): David Miller, Also Gets $30000.00 UD Check Prize

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Singles Match
Autumn Raven Vs Gabrielle Visconty
WINNER(S): Gabrielle Visconty, Gets A Private Jet With Crew Prize.

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Tag Team Match
"The Love Child" Jamie Love & Samantha "Titaness" Hamilton Vs S.T.
WINNER(S): Jamie Love & Samantha Hamilton, Both Get An All Expenses Paid Vacation To Anywhere They Choose Over The Off Season Prize.

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Singles Match
Asriel Buzzard Vs President Scorpio
WINNER(S): Scorpio, Gets to stay at the White House over the break.

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Singles Match
Dominic Sanders Vs Queen Melody Malone
WINNER(S): Melody Malone, Gets A Diamond Studded 30 Carat Tiara.

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NO DQ Match
Ace King Vs Ryo Hazama
WINNER(S): Ryo Hazama, Earned the right to be GM for an episode next season.

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MVP OF THE NIGHT: Ryo Hazama
MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Ace King Vs Ryo Hazama

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