PRIME #84 - LAS VEGAS - "INVASION SERIES"
Jul 11, 2021 17:09:47 GMT -6
JFS, Narumi Tsutsumi, and 3 more like this
Post by PRIME on Jul 11, 2021 17:09:47 GMT -6
In a video filmed earlier in the day, Narumi Tsutsumi is seen in a cyan blue old school warrior garb, with hair extensions for a noble warrior top knot as she sits cross-legged. Behind her are banners with Prime, Showtime, and Primetime wrote on them in Japanese kanji.
Narumi: To those watching and coming to our brand for the first time, welcome to Prime! I hope this visit is an eye-opening one where a lot of you stop thinking Prime is some smelly cesspool, considering we perform in some of the nicest arenas across the globe and we'll show you we have the best talents in the world!
Standing up with a perky ending skip, Narumi smiles.
Narumi: Now oni and princesses aren't known to like invaders onto their realm, but this is an exception. Before arriving on Prime, I made my debut besting a former world champion from Brawl and a mainstay from Paramount. So Rampage sending someone over for me to complete the trifecta? I call that a fitting tribute!
Narumi gestures with her index finger to lean into what she'll say.
Narumi: But I'll let you in on a little secret. It won't be enough because I go overboard sometimes. Okay, maybe that's not a secret! It's just who I am. Look how I'm dressed! I'll be domain expanding the influence of Prime long past when they say this war is over. I'll be planting these banners where you'd never expect. Be it by the blade or by what I one day get from my briefcase, you invaders and the rest of the EWC have not seen the last of me!
Narumi grabs a banners pole and then strikes an overtop magical pose.
LIVE •
WARNING: This live event contains stunts performed by professionals or under the supervision of professionals and maybe unsuitable for younger viewers. Accordingly, EWC and its producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any stunt or activity performed in this live event.
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
PRIME
EPISODE #84
JULY 11 2021
LIVE! from Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
PRIME
EPISODE #84
JULY 11 2021
LIVE! from Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
EWC PRIME
General Manager: Victor Price
Commentators: Marshall Evans and Hayley Kushnir
Announcer: Damon Reid
Senior Referee: Niklaus Forbes
Other Referees: Stefan Elliot & Jessika Smalls
Backstage Interviewer: Jenna Salvatore
While 'Courtesy Call' by Thousand Foot Krutch blares over the loudspeakers at every location, a multi colored lightshow lights up the sky in a display that gets the fans screaming the EWC PRIME namesake. Brilliant blue spotlights swirl over the cheering crowds, whipping them up into a near-frenzy of excitement at the show to come.
Cameras flash all around the arena as the X-Tron cycles through Prime's roster. Lavender, Aeon Khronos, Dio, Mark Keaton, Lorenzo, Narumi Tsutsumi, Faith Rivers, Saidie Sharpe, Silas Isaac Naberius, Dalilah Ashe, Megumi, Aiya, Scorpio, Jamie Love, Sarahe Gemini, Zander Zak Keaton, Ethan Turner, Eddie Dozier, Erica Marie, HAYAHIKO, Aaron Kostan, and newly signed Johnny Debonaire, Abdul Alhazred, Jaxon Realm and Prince Romero are all featured.
We also get some extra footage of the current Champions on PRIME as we see Scorpio with the Showtime Broadcast Championship and then Dio holding the Indy Championship over his head.
After one final pan over the crowd, we get some shots of a few of the signs being held up by the fans ..
PRIMED AND READY FOR THIS INVASION
ALL HAIL THE PHILOSOPHER KING
IN PRICE WE TRUST
IN PRICE WE TRUST
RAMPAGE? MORE LIKE LAMEPAGE
HE JUST WANTS TO DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN
PARAMOUNT SMELLS LIKE A WHALES VAGINA
WE BLEED BLUE...MIGHT NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR ABOUT THAT
GOING TO TAKE CHRIS BROCKS MOM ON A DATE & NEVER CALL HER BACK
GOING TO TAKE CHRIS BROCKS MOM ON A DATE & NEVER CALL HER BACK
A BULLDOZ(I)ER THROUGH THE COMPETITION!
The camera centers on ringside at the Orleans Arena, fans stand up, pumping their fists and cheering. The crowd quieten down before “Rule Britannia” hits the speakers and the fans begin to boo loudly. Red, white, and blue lights flash across the arena as Crème de la Crème steps out from the back in a Union Jack gown. There’s a massive smile on her face as she stands at the top of the ramp and raises her microphone…
Crème: Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between… show your unending appreciation for the one and only… the NEW Showtime Broadcast Champion… and the NEW number-one contender to the Undisputed Championship… YOUR PRIME MINISTER… SCORPIO!!!!
“Iconic” blasts out as Scorpio steps from the back in a coat dripping in rubies, sapphires, and crystals in the pattern of the Union Jack. For the first time in months his face is made-up to perfection, every hair on his head carefully styled, and his expression is one of determination. He raises the SHO Broadcast Championship above his head before strutting down the ramp in his trademark Louboutin heels, the crowd jeering and booing every step.
Evans: It’s been a while since we saw The Prime Minister looking so animated.
Kushnir: Yet ever since Scorpio lost his smile he’s been more dangerous than ever, culminating in winning the Maximum Carnage battle royale and ladder match on Prime 82.
Crème opens the ring ropes for Scorpio to climb in elegantly before the music begins to fade out. The S-Factor takes the microphone and stares around the arena as “WE LIKED IT WHEN YOU WERE SAD!” “PISS OFF BACK TO RAMPAGE!” and “NOT MY CHAMPION!” sound out from the crowd. He smirks even wider as he raises the microphone.
Scorpio: I’m baaaaaaaaack…
The boos are deafening.
Scorpio: You all thought I was finally broken, didn’t you? You thought three losses and I would never recover, never get myself anywhere near the top again, yet here I am… a champion… the number-one contender… already a shoe-in for Prime Wrestler of The Year. You know I wasn’t faking it when I stood in this ring and tried to quit this sport. I’ve been lower than I’ve ever been before. But then I realised if I walked away then they would win. President Mac, the powers-that-be, the secret hand in the shadows, the people who’ve tried to hold me down all these years in the EWC. Well to them I have one clear message…
He stares into the camera.
Scorpio: Go fuck yourselves you fucking cu—
His microphone cuts off just in time and Scorpio rolls his eyes. Off mic he and Crème share a few choice words before the drag queen orders a fresh microphone from Dobrev. The Prime Minister tosses the dead one aside and continues.
Scorpio: Of course you’ll try and silence me again, I don’t blame you, in a matter of days I’m going to be the Undisputed Champion and Showtime Broadcast Champion and you’ll lose every bit of power you had over me. Until then I want every bitch in that locker room, both blue and green, to listen up…
He pauses momentarily.
Scorpio: You had your chance and you let it go. For the past couple of months I’ve been vulnerable, I’ve been weak, I’ve been beatable. If any of you had the teeth or the killer instinct to go anywhere in this sport you’d have come out here and ended my fucking career and made a name for yourselves… instead darlings you sat idly by and let me build my momentum. Well now I’m unstoppable. Now I’ve beaten half the roster in one night. Now I’m going back to the big leagues, back to the spotlight, back to the very top of the mountain AND THERE’S NOT A THING ANY OF YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!
He turns to face the camera as his emerald green eyes narrow.
Scorpio: Least of all you, Ryo. The Rookie of The Year. The man that was supposed to be the new me. The man that had so much promise and yet remains an also-ran. What a fucking disappointment. Tonight I will face off against the brand I made famous and who in return left me to rot… tonight I will face off against the man who was supposed to be the next Scorpio… tonight I will end that man’s career and humiliate Friday Night Rampage as one of their best is left broken and bloodied in the Prime ring. The Prime Minister is back, bitch.
Scorpio throws the microphone aside as “Iconic” hits again and he parades around the ring with the Showtime Broadcast Championship above his head. The crowd boo loudly as Scorpio and Crème head to the back.
Evans: Well the Prime Minister is back and his message is emphatic – he’s here to destroy Ryo Hazama, humiliate Rampage, and get himself back on the Undisputed Championship pedestal.
Kushnir: We’ll see whether he comes good on those first two promises in good time – it’s our penultimate match of the night as Scorpio and Hazama go head to head for the third time!
Evans: We would also once again like to apologise for Scorpio's language.
Kushnir: It's been a while since we had to do that, hasn't it?
Evans: It was so nice when he was quiet and refused to come out.
Kushnir: Ah you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone...
Evans: We're gonna do our best now to focus on the task at hand, because we have a BUSY night ahead of us! Several matches on the lineup, all of which showcase the Invasion Series as Friday Night Rampage makes themselves at home here on PRIME. Ya hate to see it.
Kushnir: Still, we've got some excellent matches ahead of us and I for one can't wait to see PRIME reign supreme. I mean, if Paramount can keep Brawl at bay, I think we will do just fine against the green brand!
Evans: Right, let's get to it! We'll be kicking things off shortly with Tane Sua taking on Aaron Kostan, followed by The Void taking on Narumi Tsutsumi, Gideon Gage facing Aeon Khronos, Ezra James squaring off with Dalilah Ashe, Josh Gavin taking on HAYAHIKO, and Samantha Hamilton going up against Erica Marie in what is sure to be an action-packed first half!
Kushnir: And it only gets crazier from there, as we see Annabelle taking on Aiya, Orion Wentworth taking on Saidie Sharpe, Asriel Buzzard facing Eddie Dozier, the teams of DSR Volume Two, Birds of Prey, and Young Lions squaring off in triple threat tag action, Ryo Hazama taking on Scorpio, and in our main event, a champion versus champion non-title collision between our very own Indy Champion and the Undisputed Champion, as Dio takes on Ace King!
Evans: Folks, there is a LOT happening, twelve matches in all, and the action never slows down here on PRIME!
Kushnir: And, lest we forget, this is the last stop before the Pay-Per-View event Parabellum, in which all four brands unleash hell on each other!
Evans: I dunno about you, Hayley, but I'm very excited for tonight!
Kushnir: Same here, Marshall! We actually just got word that Italy has won the Euro Final against England! I'm sure President Mac is enjoying himself right now and celebrating that victory. Folks, up next is our opening match but first a word about EWCTV!
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The camera cuts to the parking lot where we see Ezra James entering the building. He stops at the door and tries to use a hand sanitiser pump to clean his hands but nothing is coming out.
Ezra James: Thankfully, I always have my gloves handy. Vegas, what a nasty place.
As he fumbles in his pockets looking for his gloves, someone appears behind him.
Asriel Buzzard: Here, try this…
Ezra turns around to face Buzzard who offers up a bottle of Purell. Ezra stares him up and down before cautiously accepting a little of the sanitiser, wiping it into his hands before grabbing the door handle and starting to move away.
Asriel Buzzard: There’s a lot of filth around here, friend. I see it too.
Ezra James turns around to inspect Buzzard again.
Ezra James: Well, glad I’m not the only one who sees all the germs.
Buzzard nods.
Asriel Buzzard: But I’m not just talking about hygiene. There is plenty of filth here, across PRIME, Brawl and Paramount… I know that you agree. How would you like an opportunity to clean some of that filth up at Parabellum?
Ezra James: I see where you’re going with this… you want me to join the team at Parabellum. Take care of some of this trash that fills the EWC. I like that, I like that a lot, I’m in.
The door closes behind Ezra as he moves slightly towards Buzzard as he spoke.
Ezra James: Fuck!
Asriel Buzzard shrugs and tosses the Purell bottle to Ezra before walking off.
SINGLES MATCH
Tane Sua
Vs Aaron Kostan
Match Writer: NO WRITER
Tane Sua
Vs Aaron Kostan
Match Writer: NO WRITER
Evans: Here we go folks, we kick off our in-ring action with Tane Sua representing Rampage against someone looking to make a statement here on Prime, Aaron Kostan!
Reid: The following match is scheduled for one fall! Joining us first, from the Clouds of Despair, weighing in at 256 pounds ... TANE SUA!
Tane Sua is walking from the side of the guerilla position a towel upon his head and his hands taped up as 'Sad But True' echoes throughout the building the crowd on their feet with emotion as they chant for him to wreck everyone. He leaps into the squared circle before lifting the towel and then eyeing everyone with a smirk before then standing in a neutralized corner.
Reid: And his opponent, from Charlotte, North Carolina, weighing in at 211 pounds ... AARON KOSTAN!
The soft guitar intro to “Rust” begins to play over the speakers as cool blue spotlights scatter throughout the arena before unifying at the top of the stage. There, Aaron Kostan steps into the halo of blue light, hair pulled back in a tight bun, a smile on his face, and his arms stretched out wide. After acknowledging the crowd he kneels, closing his eyes in prayer. With a final deep breath he stands and walks down the ramp, high fiving fans along the way before climbing the steps, wiping his boots on the apron, and entering the ring.
DING DING DING
Tane immediately charges at the Artist at the opening bell, laying into Kostan with some heavy offense to wear him down. He doesn't give Kostan much time to recover either, as he grabs the Artist and hoists him up for a gutwrench suplex that really takes a lot out of Kostan! Tane goes to pick him up one more time, but Kostan catches him by surprise with a drop toe hold instead, sending Sua face-first into the canvas!
Evans: Kostan really showing what he's made of in the early stretch, trying to avoid the size and strength advantage of Tane Sua!
Kushnir: When you call yourself an Artist, you know the best way to prep your canvas...in this case, literally!
Kostan looks to take advantage of the opening, going to work on the arm of Sua in the hopes of neutralizing the bigger man's offense. Tane winces in pain as he struggles to the ropes, grabbing the bottom one to force the Artist to break the hold...to which Kotsan obliges, only to drop some hard kicks on Sua as he gets to his feet! Swinging neckbreaker by the Artist! Kostan with a quick cover, looking to bring this to an end!
ONE!
KICKOUT BY SUA!
Sua forcing Aaron off him with a big shove before getting back to his feet. Kostan charges at him, but gets cut off with a big clothesline! Sua lifts the fallen Artist up, sending him up and over with a deadlift German suplex and bridging his neck to keep Kostan's shoulders down for the count!
ONE!
TWO!
NO! KOSTAN JUST MANAGES TO KICK OUT!
Evans: Tane very nearly catching Kostan after that German suplex, but Kostan still has some fight left in him!
Kushnir: Uh oh, looks like Sua's ready for that!
Sua picks Kostan back up, sending the Artist into the ropes before hitting him with a massive forearm that sends him flying out of the ring! LIT UP! Sua follows close behind, really looking to do more damage as Kostan manages to get to his feet. The ref at this point has begun the count and is already up to four as the two men go at it, with Kostan going for another swinging neckbreaker...only to be hoisted up, powerbombed onto the edge of the ring apron!
It's the hardest part of the ring for a reason as the ref gets to six now, and Sua rolls into the ring waiting for Kostan to get back in...but as the ref gets to eight, it's clear that Kostan is barely stirring. We see him JUST starting to get to his feet as the ref gets to nine, only to fall back down as the ref gets to ten before calling for the bell!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via countout ... TANE SUA!!!Evans: Wow, what a hard-hitting conclusion to a close contest here!
Kushnir: These two really took each other to task here, but Sua edges out with the countout victory!
The ref raises Sua's arm in victory as we see Kostan staring up from the outside, an angry look on his face as we cut back to commentary.
Evans: Kostan looking none too pleased by the result here, but you have to give him credit for really proving a point here even in loss.
Kushnir: It's a rough start for us on PRIME as we kick off the Invasion action, but up next we have a chance to turn things around as our very own Narumi takes on The Void!
Officials rush to check on Kostan, who pushes them away as we cut away from ringside...
The camera cuts to DSR Vol.2 walking through the backstage area at Prime accompanied by Rory Hyland. He’s carrying their bags as the trio is looking for their locker room.
Melody: Seriously, with what the EWC makes… why does Prime never get an ACTUAL arena to compete in?
Rory: I can’t figure out how such a small arena can lose entire sects of locker rooms...
Iggy: I keep telling you, I could’ve made a phone call to get us a tour before today.
After a few more turns in the labyrinth of corridors, they come across a door with a sign marked 'America’s Most Hated'.
Rory: Finally!
Rory opens the door and Melody takes a step into the room and flicks on the light before stopping dead.
Melody: You…
The camera cranes round the door to reveal EWC United States Champion Asriel Buzzard sitting on a sofa, feet up, across the room from the door. He swings his legs to the ground and half smiles. Iggy and Rory both try to push past Melody but she holds them outside of the room.
Melody: First you steal my title and now you want to steal our locker room? You want my mirror next?
Asriel smirks at Melody as she waves the mirror, clearly enjoying the reaction to his appearance.
Asriel Buzzard: Come now, Melody, I don’t want anything from you. On the contrary, I come bearing an opportunity of sorts.
He moves the EWC United States Championship from his shoulder and lays it down on the sofa.
Asriel Buzzard: I think we need to talk about Parabellum.
He looks at Iggy and Rory.
Asriel Buzzard: Care to give us some privacy?
Iggy and Rory protest to Melody as Malone narrows her eyes in Asriel’s direction before handing off the mirror to Rory.
Melody: Seems he doesn’t want it. Hang onto it for me, and…. Go find me Grizzly Duggan. I’ll meet up with you in a minute.
Rory takes the mirror before shaking his head.
Rory: You can’t be serious.
Melody: I’ll meet up with you in a minute.
She repeats firmly before Rory shakes his head and turns to make his exit, Iggy glares at Asriel but follows suit behind him before they close the door.
Melody: Your privacy… oh great prophet.
Melody’s voice belies a bitter sarcasm as she folds her arms over her chest and leans against the closed door as the camera fades out...
We return from commercial break to find that Gideon Gage is taping up his fists in a far-off corner of the arena before his match when a familiar giant shadow blocks his light.
Gage: What the fuck do you want, bearded fuck.
Grizzly Duggan chuckles.
Duggan: Just wanted to wish you good luck and say I hope you bring home a win for Rampage tonight, Gage. Hoping the green brand comes out on top.
Gideon shakes his head.
Gage: I should be a fucking champion right now if it wasn’t for your incompetent referees and staff. You should be fucking ashamed of the show you run.
Grizzly restrains himself.
Duggan: Well, everyone has losses sometimes. Just part of the business. Anyway I was just being courteous with this anyway.
He turns to leave but Gideon yells after him.
Gage: You should be LUCKY I didn’t kill that referee at the Pay-Per-View, Duggan! And you should be LUCKY that I didn’t break your little golden child Sammy Hammy’s neck while I was at it! What would you do then, huh?
Grizzly sighs, and walks back over.
Duggan: It doesn’t make you sound tough to threaten people anymore, Gage. You lost. You didn’t get the job done. That’s YOUR problem.
Gideon stands up, and SHOVES Grizzly Duggan with both hands as Grizzly stumbles back a few steps! Grizzly remains composed, smooths out his shirt, and Gideon smiles at him.
Gage: Who’s fucking problem is it now, Duggan?
Grizzly simply exhales very loudly through his nose, and stares at Gideon for a moment.
Duggan: I’m gonna walk away and pretend you didn’t do that.
He does so, as Gideon laughs to himself.
We return to ringside where we find Marshall Evans and Hayley Kushnir.
Evans: Another tense standoff between Gideon Gage and Grizzly Duggan, this rivalry of theirs is reaching a scary point. But now we turn to a different scary, The Void. The Rampage Superstar must test himself against former SHO Broadcast Champion, Narumi Tsutsumi.
Reid: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, from Detroit, Michigan weighing in at 240 pounds ... The Void!
“The world is a vampire…” sounds out over the arena as the lights dim. As the song begins to play, Void steps out into the arena. A spotlight shines on him as he slowly makes his way to the ring, staring directly at the ring as though the crowd around him does not exist. He slides into the ring and then suddenly runs towards the ropes, bouncing off them as he raises his arms above his head, screaming in a rage at the crowd.
Reid: And his opponent, from Shinjuku, Japan weighing in at 125 pounds ... she is the Onihime Narumi Tsutsumi!
Stage spotlights shine down in the dark as "The Baddest" by Raon Lee begins to pay with the oni princess skipping onto the scene in a pink oni mask. Narumi waves at the fans as the spotlight follows her. As she makes her to the ring apron, she turns to the camera to take off her mask and blows a kiss as the lights turn back on in the arena. She enters the ring to skip around and wave at the crowd.
DING DING DING
Trying to make an impact for Rampage immediately, The Void runs at Narumi and goes for a Spear that she side steps with her speed and watches him smash shoulder first into the turnbuckle. Narumi takes advantage of this early mistake and catches The Void as he turns around with a Roundhouse Kick that knocks him out of the ring. Frustration shows as The Void slaps the apron with his hands and gets back in the ring. Narumi goes for a Superman Punch but gets caught by The Void with a Forearm Shot to the face for her efforts. This opens up the opportunity for The Void to take control and he follows the Forearm up by picking Narumi up and German Suplexing her across the ring. Looking to use the size to his advantage he delivers a vicious Spinebuster to Narumi. As she writhes in pain, The Void heads to the top rope and goes for the Crossbody as Narumi gets up. Narumi is able to dive out of the way and pops back up on her feet to hit the Fameasser on her groggy opponent. Sensing her opportunity, Narumi goes for and connects with her signature double stomp Queen Me on The Void.Evans: That's a big move from Narumi, if she can use it to capitalize she can win!
Kushnir: She most certainly could.
With the home crowd clearly on her side and feeding off of that energy, Narumi goes for the Paymon but is blocked by The Void and he turns it into a Dragon Screw. As Narumi gets to her feet again, she's hit by The Void's Heart Punch and immediately collapses to the canvas. He goes for the pin.
ONE...
TWO...
TH... NO! Narumi gets her hand on the bottom rope to break the count.
The Void pulls Narumi back up and she hits a surprise Mae Geri kick right in his face. She goes for her own pin to take the match.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... The Void using his size once again, throws Narumi off of him to break up the pin.
Evans: Massive kickout from The Void!
Kushnir: But how much energy does that take from him?
Knowing she needs to do more to eliminate the size advantage Narumi goes for the Corner Splash but misses and takes another German Suplex from The Void. He doesn't stop there though and hits his third German Suplex of the night. The Void slides behind his opponent and goes for the Discus Lariat to the back of the neck but ends up running that same shoulder into the turnbuckle again. Narumi gets her bearings under her and hits a Rear View into the corner. She then grabs the wrist of the same arm The Void rammed twice and goes for the Low Diffa and traps him on his shoulders for the pin.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... NARUMI TSUTSUMI!!!Evans: Narumi Tsutsumi does it! She picks up a point for Team Prime defeating the much larger Rampage star!
Kushnir: This was a huge win for Narumi heading into Parabellum.
Narumi gets up and celebrates in front of the Prime fans. The Void rolls out of the ring dejected as he watches Narumi skip around the ring and go corner to corner blowing kisses at fans and waving as their Oni Princess.
Evans: Narumi is celebrating with her fans, and they love her!
Kushnir: Huge congrats to Narumi, but I am being told there's something going on backstage.
As Tsutsumi celebrates in the ring, the feed transitions outside, where fans line the backstage entrance. The cheering grows louder as a red BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo pulls into the parking lot, turning into a fever pitch as Undisputed Champion Ace King steps out and heads toward the doors.
Ace King: I have to say, it’s always good to be home.
The fans cheer him loudly as he continues his walk, casually high-fiving fans along the way.
Ace King: It might be my hometown, but I’m technically seen as an invader tonight… but enough about that: Who here is familiar with the tale of Icarus?
Dead silence; Ace just shrugs.
Ace King: Anyway, Icarus was the one who ignored warnings about flying too close to the Sun, having his wings melt before drowning from the fall. Tonight? I’m facing EWC’s very own Dickarus… Sorry, Dio.
The crowd gets a laugh out of the pun, but the Champion pushes onward.
Ace King: Dickarus’ flaw, of course, is looking too far ahead instead of staying in the moment, which he clearly hasn’t learned in his near 22 years on this planet. He spoke a lot about my Night of Champions record, isn’t that strange?
The gathering of fans is puzzled as Ace continues.
Ace King: Last time I checked, that isn’t until late August, and it’s funny he’d go there considering he choked away his chance at getting in last year… But that’s beside the point, because the real story here is Dickarus not only looking past tonight, but also his responsibilities as Prime’s captain for Parabellum, essentially proving the point I was making all along.
Ace turns dead serious as he addresses the crowd one last time.
Ace King: Dickarus will indeed be a formidable foe… but he’s going to see tonight that I’m really the total package here, and I won’t stop until I have my hand raised. Bet On It.
The crowd cheers as Ace gives a nod before heading inside, and the feed cuts to…
We return from commercial break as the camera cuts backstage where Gideon is rampaging back from his locker room to the ring. He looks furious as he barges past backstage staffers and EWC guests while muttering to himself.
Gideon Gage: That BEARDED FUCK! Dragging me to PRIME of all places!!
He walks past a staffer wearing a EWC PRIME t-shirt and pushes him into the wall.
Gideon Gage: MOVE!
Jenna Salvatore trots along to catch up with him.
Jenna Salvatore: Gideon, could I get a quick word with you about…
Without looking, Gideon launches Jenna through an open door.
Gideon Gage: FUCK. OFF.
He continues forward, muttering to himself about Grizzly Duggan before a familiar figure steps in front of him in the corridor. Gideon’s eye bulge and his fists clench.
Asriel Buzzard: Easy, big man… I’m not looking for a fight.
Gideon Gage: WELL, WHAT IF I AM YOU BITCH?!
Buzzard nods and smiles.
Asriel Buzzard: Well, that’s where you’re going, right? To crush some PRIME competitor put in your way…?
Gideon grunts in agreement.
Asriel Buzzard: What if I could offer you another opportunity to do that?
He scowls at Buzzard.
Gideon Gage: What are you FUCKING TALKING ABOUT?!
Asriel Buzzard: Join with me for Parabellum. Join Team Rampage and you’ll have 15 people right there to crush…
Gideon Gage: I’M NOT DOING SHIT FOR THAT BEARDED FUCK! ALL HE DOES IS SCREW ME!
Buzzard shrugs and continues.
Asriel Buzzard: Sure, but what about doing it for you? A win there and you get your momentum back, you get the plaudits and the prizes, perhaps you get back in line for a championship…
Gideon stares at the EWC United States Championship around Buzzard’s waste.
Asriel Buzzard: Look, you don’t like me and I don’t really care for you but we don’t need to like each other to crush every other brand. And Grizzly? Well, he can’t screw you over this time without screwing over Rampage itself…
The two men stare at each other for a second before Gideon gives a solitary nod and marches off for his match, smashing a staffer over a flight case.
Gideon Gage: WATCH WHERE YOU’RE GOING YOU BITCH!
Asriel Buzzard smiles and walks off in the other direction.
We return to ringside where Reid stands ready to call the next match.
Evans: It looks like Asriel's efforts to build his Parabellum team aren't going so hot, but this match is going to be! Gideon Gage looks to take his anger out on Aeon Khronos!
Reid: The following match is a one-on-one contest scheduled for one fall!
Gideon Gage comes out onto the stage. He barely even pays attention to the fans all booing him as he heads down the ramp.
Reid: Making his way to the ring first, from Topeka, Kansas, weighing in at 273 pounds... GIDEOOON GAAAGE!
He enters the ring, and roars out at the crowd as pyro goes off from the ring posts. The chiming of clocks and gears fills the arena as the crowd begins booing the arrival of The Time Wizard himself.
Reid: And his opponent, hailing from The Edge of Time Itself, weighing in at around 180 pounds, he is the Master of Time... Aeon Khronos!
The fans continue booing, but Aeon pays them no mind as he makes his way to the ring, sliding in with a smirk on his face.
DING DING DING
Gage quickly begins stomping on Aeon, keeping the smaller man grounded, slamming his barrel of a foot down over and over and over again. Gideon grabs the thick coat of his opponent and uses it to pull him into the air. He swiftly changes hand position and military presses Aeon above his head. Gideon bench presses Aeon three times before launching him over the ropes right at the announce table!
Evans: WATCH OUT!!
Kushnir: AAAAHHHHH!!!
The referee is about to say something to Gideon as the big man glares him down.
Gideon Gage: IT'S NOT MY FAULT HE WENT THROUGH THE TABLE! I JUST WANTED HIM OUTSIDE! START. COUNTING.
Gage waits for the referee to agree with him. It takes a second but the poor guy shakily starts a count.
1 . .
Evans: Come on Aeon, get up!
2 . .
Kushnir: It's really not looking good for Khronos here, Marshall, and Gideon looks pleased at how this is going.
3 . .
Aeon rolls out of his coat, wincing from all the pain.
4 . .
He shakily gets to his knees and fumbles over.
5 . .
Gideon Gage: BORING.
Kushnir: That's just rude, Gideon!
Evans: I don't think he really cares honey, he's back at it again!
Gideon exits the ring and leads Aeon by the back of the neck to the ring apron. Aeon gets an eye rake, but even a blinded Gage can ram his thigh into his opponent's midsection with authority. The big black bastard wipes his eyes and barrels right into the steel steps as Aeon happens to fall out of position for the shoulder block. Still stumbling, Aeon finds himself up against the ring post still trying to catch his breath. An even angrier Gideon Gage is up again and rushing again and almost slamming himself into inanimate objects again, oh my. He runs at Aeon, who rolls into the ring, but throws up his hand before bonking his massive head on the ring post. Gage slides in after Aeon and stuffs the small man's head between his thick, tree-trunk legs. Gideon proceeds to powerbomb Aeon Khronos until it's obvious the man has completely lost consciousness, as the ref calls for the bell.
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via knockout ... GIDEON GAGE!!!Evans: Man, that was tough to watch Hayley. Gideon just beat the living hell out of Aeon Khronos here tonight, securing a win for Rampage in the process.
Kushnir: Gideon doesn't care about all that, but he does care about the statement he's just made toward Grizzly Duggan here!
The ref raises Gideon's arm, a big grin on the face of Gage as the crowd boos. Moments later, Gideon goes right back to beating up Aeon as officials rush to the ring to stop it.
Evans: Oh, come on! You've made your point Gideon, leave Aeon alone!
Kushnir: Folks, we're gonna need a moment to get this calmed down...and when we do, we'll be back with Ezra James taking on Dalilah Ashe!
Officials finally manage to pull Gideon away, with medics checking on Aeon and assisting him out of the ring as we cut away from ringside...
Backstage Iggy Swango approaches Grizzly Duggan, a wide smile on her face.
Iggy: Yo G-Dog. I've not gotten an email or anything so I'm just curious... Are we doing a meet up like last year to discuss strategy for Team Rampage?
Duggan looks down at Iggy, puzzled for a second. And then he sighs.
Duggan: Iggy, I know you want to be on Team Rampage two years in a row, but you're...
Iggy: What do you mean I'm not on the team? I have the experience Grizzly, I helped us win last year. I know my BORT wasn't the best but I didn't lay down for anyone and then I beat Ezra James at Scars & Stripes! This is a mistake man... You can't do this, I need on the Team. I am the only one who can handle Dio, it's got to be me! Is this because Buzzard and I have history? You have to override his command and put me on the team. You know that Griz!
Duggan: Iggy, it's out of my hands. I can set you to be an alternate. Sub you in if anyone gets hurt, but it's out of my hands.
Iggy looks at Duggan, her expression is both rage and deep sadness. She looks down at the floor and then back up to Duggan.
Iggy: Alternate... Alternate. I'll accept, but after all I've done. This feels like a kick in my teeth man. Good luck with your precious Team.
Iggy walks off without another word. Duggan calls after her but she ignores him. He sighs and heads back on his way for what he was doing.
Evans: Folks, we're hoping to get an update on Aeon Khronos sooner rather than later, but after seeing Iggy Swango's response to not being on Team RAMPAGE I can't help but wonder what kind of show Duggan is running. We, on the other hand, still have a hell of a show to get through tonight, and up next we have Ezra James taking on Dalilah Ashe!
Reid: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, hailing from the birthplace of fear and loathing, weighing in at 220 pounds ... EZRA JAMES!
The arena turns dark, the screens begin to glow a dark red which bathe the entire arena in the color that’s when the opening notes of Xandria's metal opera 'Nightfall' storm out over the PA system. Just as the guitar gets going out from the back steps out Ezra James, Violent M.D wearing his normal ring attire, as he begins to walk towards the ring he takes out a pair of blue surgical gloves and begins to put them on his hands making sure they are snug and flexible. A couple of fans reach out looking for contact and Ezra side steps the unwashed rabble giving them a glare followed by a glove covered finger point and some harsh words.
Reid: And now from out of the Darkness of your Desires, she is the most Beautiful of Tragedies, the Sweetest of the Deadly Sins and the Last Temptation that you will ever need. She is the Vicious Mistress:
DALILAH ASHE
Committed by One-Eyed Doll begins to play and a purple glow illuminates the arena and a violet mist rises from the stage bringing with it the smell dying roses.
Just Another Mental Patient
How I wish this Room Was Vacant
Can't Seem To Break Through These Padded Walls
How I wish this Room Was Vacant
Can't Seem To Break Through These Padded Walls
The curtain parts as Dalilah Ashe appears wearing a crown of black roses and thorns which prick her pale brow bringing small drops of dark red blood. She opens her arms to hold the crowd in the long cold embrace of her contempt.
Locked Up in this Nuthouse Crying
All these Drugs My Brain is Frying
Doctor Says the Lunatic Needs More
Cocking her head to one side and holding her arms stiff at her sides she begins a long zombie walk to the ring, followed closely by her handler Lacey Savage. Climbing stiffly up onto the apron she looms over the audience like some ancient goddess of lust and death. She smiles down at them, slowly wetting her painted lips with the tip of her tongue before throwing her head back with a mocking laugh. She slides between the ropes with an evil expression to stare down her opponent with a wicked grin and nothing but bad intentions.Strap Me Down they Must Sedate Me
Poke Me, Prod Me, Irritate Me
No Choice but to be the Needle's Whore
DING DING DING
Ezra runs at Ashe hitting a running Enziguri. He drags Ashe back to her feet before hitting Right Hands that send Ashe staggering back into the corner. Ezra then Irish Whips Ashe into the opposite corner so hard that she rebounds out walking into a Clothesline from Ezra. Ezra lifts Ashe to her feet and attempts a Double Underhook Suplex but Ashe is able to slip over Ezra's shoulder, off the ropes and knock him down with a V-Trigger. Ashe grabs Ezra's wrists and stomps down on his chest. Ashe then runs off the ropes, leaps over Ezra, Handsprings off the opposite ropes and Coffin Legdrops Ezra.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Ezra gets a shoulder up breaking the count. Ashe grabs at Ezra's arm and tries to apply a Cross Armbreaker. Ezra is able to slip his arm from Ashe's grasp. Ashe runs at Ezra for a Clothesline but Ezra catches Ashe with a quick Uranage before lifting Ashe to her feet and hitting Three Consecutive Snap Suplexes followed by a Leaping Knee Drop to the side of the head.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: Only a two for Ezra here.
Kushnir: A good kick out by Ashe. She took a lot of punishment in a short time.
Ezra sits Ashe upright before running off the ropes and blasting Ashe with a hard boot to the face. He lifts Ashe to her feet and then into the air hitting a Necessary Brain Surgery.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Ashe is just able to roll onto her side to break the count.
Ezra lifts Ashe off the mat and up for a Powerbomb but Ashe is able to wrap her legs around the back of Ezra's head. Slowly he drops to his knees allowing Ashe to easily step off and onto the canvas. Ashe lifts the barely conscious body of Ezra and hitting a Momento Mori. Ezra thrashes around trying to desperately fight out of the hold. Eventually he gets a foot on the ropes.
Evans: Some good wrestling from both sides in this match. That said we need to work on that Powerbomb counter.
Kushnir: I would but I'm needed here.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Ashe punches her arm into the air breaking the count. Ezra grabs said arm and uses it to pull Ashe off the mat and onto his shoulders hitting a Code Blue he makes the cover
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall... EZRA JAMES!!!Evans: A big win here for Ezra James!
Kushnir: Ashe pushed him to the point of near unconscious and yet James needed that one moment, that Powerslam, to take control and walk away with the win.
Ezra raises his arms into the air in victory before looking down at the fallen Ashe. He gently opens her mouth and looks inside. He covers his mouth and turns away exiting the ring.
Evans: A good win for Rampage here, but we still have a chance to turns things around before the night is out!
Kushnir: That's right honey, up next we have Josh Gavin taking on HAYAHIKO, and that's a great opportunity for PRIME to get back in the race on this Invasion Series!
An upset Dalilah finally leaves the ring, clearly unhappy as we get ready for what's up next...
Evans: Dalilah Ashe none too pleased about how that match went down, and I don't say I blame her but now we have Josh Gavin taking on HAYAHIKO, in what could be a turning point for us here on PRIME!
Reid: The following match is scheduled for one fall! Joining us first, from New Brunswick, Canada, weighing in at 245 pounds ... JOSH GAVIN!
"Fuel by Metallica" plays, and Josh Gavin makes his way out at the exact moment as the chorus hits. Gavin raises his arms side to side and looses a war cry. Gavin pumps up the crowd as he marches down the ramp. Gavin climbs up to the apron and points out to the crowd. He spins across the ropes as he slides toward the other end of the apron, and points to that side of the crowd. Gavin climbs into the ring, and climbs the top rope, holding his arms out once more.
Reid: And his opponent, from Kyoto, Japan, weighing in at 155 pounds ... HAYAHIKO!
As I Duckinf Hatw You plays, HAYAHIKO walks out with a bottle of whiskey in his hands. Ignoring the fans as he simply headbangs to his own theme, making his way to the ring. HAYAHIKO leaps onto the apron, and up into the corner, taking his bandana and hood down in one motion before taking a big swig of his whiskey, spitting a mist of it into the air. Leaping into the ring and seating in the corner, taking swigs of his whiskey as the ref calls for the bell.
DING DING DING
There is definitely no lock up here at the opening bell, as Gavin and HAYAHIKO start trading lefts and rights to see who can get the advantage. HAYAHIKO tries to take the bigger man down with his kicks, but is soon overpowered by Gavin's punches as the Harbinger of Destruction sends HAYAHIKO to the corner. Gavin charges at HAYAHIKO, who dodges at the last minute using Gavin's own momentum against him as he crashes against the turnbuckle!
Evans: Gavin showing off his strength in the early going here, but it looks like HAYAHIKO may have his number here!
Kushnir: If he can keep up the quickness like that he might well score a win for PRIME here!
Sure enough, HAYAHIKO takes advantage of the opening by running to the ropes as Gavin tries to collect himself...only for HAYAHIKO to come flying off the ropes, hitting a springboard blockbuster in the process! HAYAHIKO scrambles for the cover, hoping to pick up the win!
ONE!
NO! GAVIN KICKS OUT!
This frustrates HAYAHIKO who goes back on the attack, but Gavin is getting back to his feet pretty quick, laying into the Undying with some heavy punches before kicking him in the gut! Gavin's got HAYAHIKO up on his shoulders, dropping him right onto canvas...but he's not done yet, as he brings HAYAHIKO to his feet just long enough to drop him chest-first onto his knees! DEITY'S LANCE! Gavin goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THR--NO! HAYAHIKO JUST KICKS OUT!
Evans: What a close call here! Gavin nearly folding HAYAHIKO in half with that Deity's Lance, but the Undying just...won't...die!
Kushnir: Can he turn things around and capitalize, though? He still looks out of it!
Gavin can't quite believe it as he picks HAYAHIKO back up to his feet, looking for another Deity's Lance...but HAYAHIKO counters out! He looks to hit X Marks The Spot...but it does not, as Gavin blocks him! INFERNO CUTTER OUTTA NOWHERE! This could be it as Gavin goes for the cover once more!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... JOSH GAVIN!!!Evans: HAYAHIKO looked rough coming out the gate there, but still managed to try to take Gavin to his limit tonight. Alas, the Harbinger of Destruction picks up the win!
Kushnir: Man, what a rough night for HAYAHIKO. Kudos to Josh Gavin though, really impressive win here!
The ref raises Gavin's arm in victor as the Harbinger of Destruction celebrates to a bit of boos from the PRIME-loyal crowd.
Evans: Folks, it's been a crazy night so far but we still have plenty to come!
Kushnir: That's right honey, in just a moment we have the Titaness making an appearance here on PRIME as she takes on Erica Marie!
Gavin continues to celebrate, with officials checking on HAYAHIKO as we cut away from ringside...
Evans: I'll be honest, it's been a rough night for PRIME tonight but if anyone can pull off an upset here, it's Erica Marie taking on the HBO Broadcast Champion, Samantha Hamilton!
Reid: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, representing Prime, from Orlando, Florida, weighing in at 115 pounds ... ERICA MARIE!
"American Girl" by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers plays as Erica Marie steps through the curtain. She blows kisses to the crowd before walking down the ramp waving to the crowd as she passes them. Erica jogs up the steps and through the ropes before climbing to the middle turnbuckle and raising her arms into the air as she takes in the crowd's cheers
Reid: And the opponent, representing Rampage,from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, weighing in at one hundred and forty-five pounds, she is the HBO Broadcast Champion ... SAMANTHA "THE TITANESS" HAMILTON!
'Indestructible' by Disturbed blares over the PA system. As it does, we see the forms of The Titaness, her husband, Joseph "Orion" Hunter, and 'The Memphis Mouthpiece' Tommy Love all standing at the top of the ramp. The Titaness saunters down the ramp, flanked by Joseph on one side and Tommy on the other. The Titaness saunters down the ramp. Upon closer inspection, we also see the HBO Broadcast Championship draped over Samantha's right shoulder.
A sense of determination and resolve can always be found in her eyes. Despite wearing a more stern and serious expression, she's not one to ignore any fans or supporters. Every now and again, she'll give a wave or slight smirk. More often than not, however, the Titaness will stick to her more serious and stoic look.
When she finally gets to the ropes, the Titaness will slip through the middle and top ropes before waiting patiently for the opening bell
DING DING DING
Marie runs at Titaness hitting a running Knee to the gut which doubles over Titaness allowing Marie to club her on the back and shoulders with forearm smashes. Marie hits Titaness with Right Hands before whipping Titaness off the ropes. Titaness reverses it sending Marie off the ropes but Marie leaps at Titaness hitting a Cross Body. Maire smiles and waves at the crowd before turning her attention to the ring just in time to eat a Big Boot from Titaness. Marie slowly gets to her feet as Titaness grabs her hitting a Snap Suplex. Titaness lifts Marie and whips her off the ropes. Marie reverses it sending Titaness off the ropes. Titaness kicks off the middle rope and comes flying back at Marie hitting a Big Boot to the face.
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THR...NO! KICK OUT!
Marie gets a shoulder up. Titaness lifts Marie to her feet but Marie pushes Titaness off before hitting a Snap DDT. Titaness staggers to her feet and runs into a Hip Toss. Marie runs at Titaness for a Clothesline but Titaness ducks before hitting a Tiger Suplex.
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TWO...
THR...NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: What a move!
Kushnir: What intestinal fortitude for Erica Marie to kick out after it too.
Marie pulls herself to her feet using the ropes as Titaness charges at her. Marie quickly hits a Spinning Heel Kick that sends Titaness crashing to the canvas. Marie climbs to the top turnbuckle and throws herself at Titaness crashing down with a Here Comes The Boom!
ONE...
TWO...
THR...NO! KICK OUT!
Titaness just gets a shoulder off the mat to break the count. Titaness uses the ropes to get to her feet and turns to see Marie run toward her. Titaness sidesteps Marie and pushes her over the top rope. Marie clings to the top rope and pulls herself back onto the ring apron. Titaness stands on the middle rope and grabs Marie lifting her back into the ring with a Suplex that she transitions into a Wrath Of The Furies.
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TWO...
THR...NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: So Close! For Prime's sake I hope Erica Marie can turn this around
Kushnir: Hell of a good move the Wrath of the Furies is.
Titaness lifts Marie to her feet but Marie is able to counter with a Northern Lights Suplex. Marie climbs to the top turnbuckle and leaps for a High Cross Body. Titaness catches Marie in mid air and lifts Marie onto her shoulders before hitting a Zeus' Wrath.
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TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... SAMANTHA THE TITANESS" HAMILTON!!!Evans: And Titaness wins!
Kushnir: Not many kick out of that one.
Tommy Love rolls into the ring HBO Championship in hand and raises Hamilton's arm into the air in victory. Titaness takes the championship from Tommy Love and holds that in the air slapping the main face of the championship with her hand
Evans: I am gutted for Prime and for Erica but they don't call Samantha Hamilton 'Titaness' just to sell more shirts on the website. The woman is a machine!
Kushnir: It's definitely tough, but up next we have the former Showtime Broadcast Champion Aiya looking to prove just why she's called the Headhuntress as she takes on Annabelle!
Officials check on Erica, who seems more than a bit hurt as we cut away from ringside to give some space...
Melody walks through the backstage area, shoulders squared and her head held high despite the unfortunate outcome at Scars and Stripes. After her earlier encounter with the
Melody Malone: Christ... did Duggan write his name on the back of a Campbells label?
She shakes her head before foregoing the courtesy knock and turning the knob to let herself right into the GM's office. Fortunately for her, all she's interrupting is an intimate moment with what she's really hoping is just a bowl of soup.
Melody Malone: Ah. Good. Just the man I was looking for.
Grizzly Duggan: Hello Melody. You've got a match coming up here soon. Shouldn't you and Iggy be getting ready?
Melody Malone: Yeah about that... I have a better idea. Tonight? Me and Buzzard. United States championship.
Grizzly Duggan: You can't be serious. Tonight is an invasion of Rampage onto Prime, that's why you and Iggy are teaming up to face the Young Lions and The Birds of Prey. Brand versus Brand. You saw what Paramount did to Brawl.
Melody Malone: And YOU know that as a former United States champion AND one who successfully defended it well more than once... that I'm entitled to my rematch. This is my last chance to even cash that in until after Night of Champions and I am NOT missing out on that opportunity again Duggan. I fought harder than anyone with that championship in history, you can't sit here and tell me you're going to DENY me what I've rightfully EARNED!
Her voice raises, palms pressed against the edge of his desk as he shrugs his shoulders.
Grizzly Duggan: You worked your ass off in the BORT - but tonight is about brand supremacy. It's about Rampage proving to Prime that we're the superior brand and putting Brawl and Paramount on notice... and I would expect that the last woman standing from last year's brand warfare match would understand that. We are here united as a TEAM Melody. There will be no in-fighting tonight. Your rematch is good to be booked on the schedule as soon as possible, I promise you that. But that's not tonight.
Melody Malone: He's already been here hasn't he? Talked to you too?
Her upper lip curls into a snarl before she pushes off of the desk and takes a step back.
Melody Malone: Don't use my loyalty against me Duggan... You might think I'm hard to handle on your side? You won't want to see what its like standing across from me...
Melody backs away, staring daggers at Grizzly before she turns and leaves the room with an audible slam of the door behind her.
Evans: Wow, things just look more and more chaotic for Rampage despite picking up some wins in the Invasion Series tonight. Will our very own Headhuntress turn things around by beating Annabelle?
Reid: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, representing Rampage, residing in Atlanta Georgia, weighing in at 118 pounds ... ANNABELLE!
The lights dim down as “Halloween” Triumphant begins to play and the crowd pops! Red lights begin to pulsate over the crowd. Smoke fills the stage, as a spotlight appears illuminating Annabelle’s silhouette standing in the smoke. She makes her way to the ring, and climbs the turnbuckle from the outside. She removes her hat, spinning it end over end by the brim. Her eyes roll back in her head as she spits Blood Mist into the air, to cheers from the crowd! She hops down off the turnbuckle and into the ring, frisbeeing her hat out into the crowd, as she removes her coat and hands it to a stage hand on the outside as she awaits her opponent.
Reid: And the opponent, representing Prime, from Kyoto, Japan, weighing in at 137 pounds ... HEADHUNTRESS AIYA!
As “Killer” by JJ Lin plays over the PA system, a fog appears near the curtains. As it slowly fades away, we see the form of “Headhuntress” Aiya standing at the top of the ramp. She saunters down, entering the ring through the middle and top ropes. Aiya then leans against the ring, already looking as if she’s making a game plan in her head whilst waiting for her opponent to enter the ring.
DING DING DING
Aiya hits Annabelle hard across the face with a Slap which is quickly followed by a headbutt. Aiya whips Annabelle into the corner but Annabelle raises a foot to the corner to block before turning and hitting Aiya with a Leg Lariat. Both are on their feet. Annabelle grabs Aiya and rams her shoulder into Aiya's face before ramming said face into the corner. Annabelle rams her shoulders into Aiya's midsection repeatedly before lifting Aiya and carrying her to the middle of the ring hitting an inverted Atomic Drop. Pain goes all the way up Aiya's spine but she is still able to drop Annabelle with a Clothesline. Aiya leads Annabelle to the corner before climbing to the middle turnbuckle and hitting Annabelle with a Powerbomb.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Annabelle gets a shoulder up. Aiya lifts Annabelle to her feet but Annabelle breaks free after elbows to the gut and hits a Cradle Piledriver. Aiya falls onto her stomach. Annabelle rolls her over before making the cover.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: Close but no vape thing there.
Kushnir: You have to wonder if having to roll Aiya onto her back is what kept Annabelle from the win. Those extra few seconds.
Annabelle lifts Aiya to her feet and hits her with Forearms to the chest and an Irish Whip into the corner Annabelle runs looking for a Hell Fire Splash. At the last moment, Aiya moves out of the way and Annabelle hits nothing but corner. Aiya runs at Annabelle but Annabelle turns spraying Blood Mist into Aiya's eyes. Annabelle rolls up Aiya with a School Girl.
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THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Aiya gets a shoulder up breaking the count. She wipes at her eyes as Annabelle runs at her. Instinctively, Aiya lashes out with a Shoot On Sight.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: She almost took the win here and she can't even see her opponent. The referee is kindly giving her time to wipe her eyes but this should be a DQ! How is it not
Kushnir: It's possible the referee is letting it slide so we can have a decisive winner here.
Aiya runs at Annabelle for a Clothesline but Annabelle counters with a Pop Up Powerbomb. Instead of making a cover, Annabelle climbs to the top turnbuckle and leaps for a Pentagram Star Press. At the last second, Aiya rolls out of the way sending Annabelle crashing to the canvas. She is easy prey for Aiya to lift for a Beat In.
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THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... HEADHUNTRESS AIYA!!!Evans: What a match! What a result!
Kushnir: Prime and Headhuntress Aiya take the victory here but this could easily have gone the other way. We talked about the Cradle Piledriver earlier. If that Press had connected, it wouldn't be Prime celebrating.
Aiya lays flat on her back in the ring for a moment. Spent with exhaustion. She gets to her feet and the referee raises her arm in victory but holds the back of her neck with the other.
Evans: This is exactly the shot in the arm that PRIME needs to win this Invasion Series!
Kushnir: That's right Marshall, and if anyone can help turn this around in our favor it's Saidie Sharpe as she gets ready to take on Orion Wentworth, and that is up next!
Annabelle finally gets back up, leaving the ring looking frustrated as we cut away from ringside to see what the commotion is backstage...
From the backstage area of the Orleans Arena, Faith Rivers can be seen giving Saidie Sharpe some advice on her match tonight with Orion Wentworth when they are approached by Jenna Salvatore.
Jenna: Excuse me, Faith.
As Faith turns toward the interviewer, she has on a Prime t-shirt in support of tonight’s invasion.
Jenna: It’s been some time since we’ve seen you on television.
Faith: You can blame Scorpio for that.
Saidie: Still gonna give him the receipt for that, by the way
Faith: I’m hoping to do the same one day.
Jenna: Are there any updates on your condition?
She lets out a sigh before answering.
Faith: Well unfortunately, I’ve been having problems with concussions since the attack. Since I can’t pass the tests I need to, EWC won’t clear me to compete. I’m hoping that changes in the future.
Jenna: And if it doesn’t?
Faith: Then I’ll have no choice but to consider retirement. Before I make that decision though, I’m going to let the rest of the year play out first. Maybe my situation will improve, maybe it won’t. Either way I still plan to be a part of EWC in some fashion.
Jenna: Best of luck. Hopefully, things turn out the way you want them to.
Faith: Thank you.
She pauses slightly.
Faith: Now if you excuse us Jenna, I need to go over a few more things with Saidie before her match.
As the interviewer retreats, Faith and Saidie return to their conversation as cameras cut to...
Evans: It's tough hearing the situation Faith Rivers is in, hoping all the best. Folks, up next we have what could be a hotly-contested bout as Orion Wentworth looks to make a statement against a former champion in Saidie Sharpe!
Reid: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, residing in Houston Texas, weighing in at 139 pounds ... ORION WENTWORTH!
"Remember Everything" by Savannah Dexter suddenly starts playing as Orion Samson steps out onto the stage with her wife Isabelle right by her side. They stand at thee top, look out at the audience before descending down the ramp. When Orion reaches the bottom, she gives Isabelle a kiss before slipping into the ring. She stands on the turnbuckle while posing for the fans.
Reid: And the opponent, residing in Toronto, Ontario Canada, weighing in at 120 pounds ... SAIDIE SHARPE!
Pyros hit and "Greatest" by Sia begins to play. Saidie makes her way out to the ring and usually passes out some merch for a couple fans. She'll give them a thumbs up or a high five and then run the ropes waiting for the opening bell
DING DING DING
Orion runs at Sharpe who catches Orion with a Spinebuster. Sharpe runs off the ropes and drops an Elbow. Misses. Orion runs off the ropes and drops and Elbow. Misses. They lock up in a Collar And Elbow. Orion takes down Sharpe with a Headlock takedown. Orion applies pressure as Sharpe tries to keep her shoulders off the mat. Sharpe manages to get to her knees and eventually her feet before lifting Orion for a huge Side Suplex. Sharpe runs off the ropes but Orion lifts her up and over with a Back Body Drop. Sharpe gets to her feet and eats a Dropkick. A second time and Orion hits a Samoan Drop. Orion runs off the ropes but Sharpe ducks a Clothesline. Orion ducks one from Sharpe before Sharpe hits Orion with a Tornado DDT.
Evans: Both women are down. It's been a fairly even contest thus far.
Kushnir: That it has. However, if they want to win here, they need to break away.
Sharpe is on her feet and she grabs Orion's legs and applies a Sharpe-shooter only for Orion to counter with a Small Package.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Sharpe kicks out and quickly rolls Orion for a School Girl.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Orion is quickly on her feet and blasts Sharpe on the side of the head with a Worthy Knee.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Orion punches the canvas in frustration. She lifts Sharpe for a Nerd Down but Sharpe pushes her off and hits a BSPT.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: They could be here all night!
Kushnir: Not a bad thing. This match has been great so far!
Both are on their feet. Orion runs at Sharpe looking for a Cosmic Smash. Sharpe ducks it. She runs at Orion twisting around her until she can apply a Saidie Sleeper. Orion tries to fight it. She reaches for for the ropes. Trying with everything she can to break the hold as Sharpe wrenches tighter and tighter. Orion drops to her knees. Her arms hang by her side. The referee has no choice but to call for the bell.
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via submission ... SAIDIE SHARPE!!!Evans: That's how you separate yourself form your opponent, knock her the freak out.
Kushnir: Orion Wentworth gave it everything here but once her opponent locked that in.... she's like the personification of a G damn vice.
Sharpe stands on the middle rope playing to the crowd as they celebrate the win. On the other side of the ring, Isabelle helps Orion out of the ring.
Evans: A big win for Saidie here means a big win for PRIME, and we have a chance to really get back in the lead on this Invasion Series!
Kushnir: As much as it pains me to say it, I think PRIME's hopes of winning this Invasion now hinge on...good lord...Eddie Dozier, as he takes on the United States Champion in Asriel Buzzard up next!
Orion leaves the ring, an angry look on her face as we cut away for just a moment...
Evans: It's been a wild ride tonight, but with two wins in a row for PRIME we now see if Eddie Dozier can keep the momentum rolling as he takes on the United States Champion, Asriel Buzzard!
Reid: The following non-title match is scheduled for one fall! Joining us first, from Louisville, Kentucky, weighing in at 255 pounds ... EDDIE DOZIER!
"Raining Blood" by Slayer begins to play. Eddie Dozier comes out and smirks at the rowdy boos when his name is announced. He climbs up onto the apron and enters the ring through the ropes. He walks around the ring and yells out into the crowd as they boo louder. With a smirk, he steps into the corner to wait for his opponent.
Reid: And his opponent, from Hill City, Kansas, weighing in at 196 pounds ... he is the EWC United States Champion ... ASRIEL BUZZARD!
"Is There Anybody Out There" by Machine Head begins to play. Asriel Buzzard steps out from the back, his United States Championship shining in the bright lights. He walks down the aisle and steps into the ring. He and Eddie lock eyes with each other as Asriel prepares for the match.
DING DING DING
Dozier makes a run at Buzzard, trying to catch him off-guard right as the bell rings. But Buzzard ducks and Dozier crashes into the corner. Buzzard spins Dozier around and rips a few European uppercuts into Dozier's chin. He grabs Dozier for an Irish-whip, but Dozier reverses. Buzzard leaps up onto the middle turnbuckle, leaps, twists in mid-air, Eddie catches him, but Buzzard turns it into a tornado DDT! Eddie rolls out of the ring to try and catch his breath. Buzzard exits to the apron. SUPERKICK to Dozier! Dozier drops to the floor. Buzzard takes a step back, runs, and hits a modified version of Anybody Out There, his shooting star press, right on the floor! The referee's count is up to five for Eddie Dozier. Buzzard grabs Dozier and lifts him to his feet. He rolls Dozier into the ring and follows suit. He covers Dozier.
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Kickout by Eddie Dozier!
Evans: Although this has been all Asriel Buzzard, I don't think he's done quite enough to put away Eddie Dozier.
Kushnir: I am so conflicted in this match, Marshall.
Evans: Why's that, Hayley?
Kushnir: Because I want to root for Team Prime, but I also cannot STAND Eddie Dozier!
Buzzard pulls Dozier up to his feet. Dozier drives a thumb into Buzzard's eye. Buzzard stumbles backwards. Dozier goes for a running big boot. Buzzard ducks down and escapes the ring under the bottom rope. Dozier chases after Buzzard. Buzzard slides back into the ring. Dozier slides in, too. Buzzard stomps on the back of Dozier's head. And again. Buzzard lifts Dozier to his feet. He backs off and drills Dozier with The Redeemer! He covers Eddie again!
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THR-KICKOUT!
Evans: I really don't know how Eddie Dozier kicked out of that! The United States Champion has had his number all match long!
Kushnir: (mumbles something)
Evans: What was that, Hayley?
Kushnir: I said "give him some credit. He has flashes to be impressive!"
Evans: That's what I thought you said!
Buzzard gets off of Dozier and decides it's time to end the match. He lifts Dozier into a seated position. He runs the ropes... and he DRILLS Dozier in the face with The Release! He covers Eddie!
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THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... the EWC United States Champion! ASRIEL BUZZARD!
Evans: There is a reason Buzzard is the United States Champion and was the HBO Champion for so long!
Kushnir: Yeah there is. He dominated Eddie Dozier in this one! Man, that's a tough one...hopefully the Young Lions can pick up a big win in triple threat tag action as they take on the Rampage teams of the Birds of Prey and former Tag Team Champions, DSR Volume Two!
Before we get to that however, it seems we're about to get an update on someone from the parking lot...
We cut to the parking lot, where we see Aeon being aided by medics into an awaiting ambulance. The Master of Time Itself looks worse for wear after his battle with Gideon Gage, bruised and banged up to say the least. The medics help Aeon into the ambulance and close the doors when suddenly a loud BANG and a bright flash of light appears from inside the ambulance! The medics stare at each other, confused by what has just happened before the ambulance door swings open...with someone completely different stepping out!
The woman looks around, amazed by the sights...which only further confuses the medics, one of whom speaks up.
Medic: Excuse me miss, who are you?
The woman looks back at them, equally confused.
??: Miss? What'd you mean, m--oh no...
The woman runs to the ambulance, using the side view mirror to get a good look at herself...and drops her jaw in surprise.
??: Oh, dear. This went completely...sideways, didn't it?
Medic: I'm sorry, but...who are you?
After a moment, the woman chuckles before turning her attention back to them with a smile...a familiar one.
Khronos: Aeon Khronos, the Master--well, Mistress I suppose--of Time Itself.
With that, Aeon walks off leaving us with two VERY confused medics as we cut away...
Evans: Well folks, after what we just saw things could get really intense in this triple threat tag match featuring Rampage's DSR Volume Two and a newly-formed Birds of Prey along with PRIME's very own Young Lions!
Reid: The following match is a triple threat tag team match, scheduled for one fall! Joining us first, at a combined weight of 293 pounds, the team of IGGY SWANGO AND MELODY MALONE ... THE EVEN FOXIER LADIES OF DREAM SOUND REVOLUTION: PART DEUX!
"Rock Show" by Halestorm plays as Melody Malone and Iggy Swango make their way out from the back to a fairly positive reception even in spite of being on the invading brand tonight. They both stand at the top of the stage with aviators on their faces and they nod their heads and high five at the top of the ramp before they begin to make their way to the ring.
They simultaneously jump up onto the ring apron and climb through the ropes. They part ways and head to the ropes on opposite sides of the ring. They each step one foot on the middle rope and put their arms in the air. They throw their aviators into the crowd and meet back in the center of the ring. Malone and Swango both grasp hands and pat each other on the shoulder as they take their corner in preparation for the match.
Reid: And their opponents, the team of PHOENIX WINTERBORN AND AUTUMN RAVEN ... THE BIRDS OF PREY!
As the opening chords of 'One for the Money' sets in, red and purple spotlights swing their way around the arena as a pair of figures emerge onto the stage. One of the purple lights focuses on the stage, as Autumn Raven is squatted down with her arms spread wide and Phoenix Winterborn is behind her, one hand on her shoulder and the other clenched in a fist in the air. Phoenix pulls the hood of Autumn's jacket back over her head as the two stand up to make their way towards the ring. Autumn rolls in, while Phoenix makes his way towards the hardcam side, sliding onto the apron. Autumn climbs up onto the ropes behind him as the two pose for the crowd.
Reid: And their opponents, at a combined weight of 305 pounds, the team of JAMIE LOVE AND LORENZO ... THE YOUNG LIONS!
"For the Glory" by All Good Things plays as Jamie and Lorenzo step out onto the stage smiling and talking shit to each other as Maria stand in between them rolling her eyes. After a few seconds she shoves them both down the ramp as they continue to talk shit as they get into the ring and Maria stands at ringside as the ref calls for the bell!
DING DING DING
Things get chaotic at the start of the match as we start off with Lorenzo, Iggy, and Autumn who quickly exchange strikes between the three of them. Things get interesting when Iggy and Autumn begin teaming up to take Lorenzo to the outside...but the alliance is brief as the two women start going at it with kicks! Eventually Iggy wears Raven down, taking the Beautiful Psychopath to one knee before going to the ropes, gathering momentum before hitting a DDT on Raven!
Before Iggy can capitalize on it, however, Lorenzo comes back into the ring, shoving Iggy away before going for the cover...but Iggy is quick to break it up! The two go at it now, trading strikes before Iggy sends Lorenzo to the corner...where Jamie gets a blind tag! Jamie comes in like a man possessed, going after Iggy with a flurry of offense before Iggy takes him down with a neckbreaker. Meanwhile, Raven has managed to get a tag to Winterborn and, perhaps to conserve energy if nothing else, Iggy quickly gets a tag to Melody!
Evans: All three teams looking even here in the early goings, but this can go sideways really quick!
Kushnir: I have to admit, it does look like tough odds for the Lions to overcome if they want to score a win for PRIME here!
The former United States Champion decides to dictate the pace of the match here, immediately calling for Jamie to assist in taking on Winterborn...but a stubborn Jamie refuses, choosing instead to charge at the Queen who sidesteps him, watching the Love Child crash into the turnbuckle! She turns her attention back to Winterborn, who unleashes some hard chops to the chest sending Melody toward the corner before . Winterborn steps back toward the opposite corner, looking for that shotgun dropkick...but Jamie Love trips him up, bringing Ultraviolence to a halt before charging at the Queen for a clothesline that connects! Melody is down and Jamie goes for the cover!
ONE!
IGGY BREAKS IT UP, SENDING A BOOT RIGHT AT JAMIE'S HEAD!
Evans: Jamie very nearly getting a win over the Queen here, but Iggy would not let the Love Child take that!
Kushnir: Things are getting very heated here!
Autumn meanwhile comes running in, sending both Jamie and Iggy over the top rope and leaving us with Melody and Winterborn. Melody is back to her feet as both competitors square up in the middle of the ring...and Winterborn goes for a punch that Melody ducks, only for Ultraviolence to connect with a snap DDT! Winterborn stays on the attack, laying into Melody until Lorenzo comes in to break things up! Lorenzo is wailing on Winterborn with punches now, but is sent flying to the outside by the Queen who goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
WINTERBORN KICKS OUT!
Melody stays on the attack however, turning Winterborn over as she looks to lock in the Queen's Grace...only for Jamie to slide into the ring to break the submission! Jamie's unleashing hell on the Queen now, hoping to catch her by surprise as he goes behind looking for the Love Attachment...but Melody is firmly on her feet, sending Jamie crashing back-first into the corner! This gives an opening for Winterborn to make the tag to Raven who's returned to the apron, and the Beautiful Psychopath makes a beeline for Melody! She's going for Bad Luck...but the attempted running hurricanrana turns out to BE bad luck as it gets countered at the last moment! QUEEN'S GRACE ON AUTUMN RAVEN! Iggy stops Winterborn from breaking the hold, giving Autumn no choice but to tap out due to the pain to the leg!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winners, via submission ... THE EVEN FOXIER LADIES OF DREAM SOUND REVOLUTION: PART DEUX!!!Evans: What a match, folks! Young Lions and Birds of Prey really gave their all, but the former champions proved themselves tonight!
Kushnir: You gotta believe that at some stage they'll be wanting to revisit the tag title conversation after that one!
The ref raises Malone's arm in victory, with Iggy joining in as we cut back to commentary.
Evans: Unfortunately that does put a bit of a hamper in PRIME's plans tonight, but we still have two matches left!
Kushnir: That's right Marshall, and up next we see a long-awaited encounter between former United States Champions as Scorpio takes on Ryo Hazama!
With that we cut away from ringside for a moment as the Birds of Prey and Young Lions regroup after a close battle...
Evans: We just finished witnessing a chaotic Triple Threat tag team match between The Young Lions, Birds Of Prey and DSR Volume Deux, who have finally returned to the tag team scene since they lost against the Southern Express last year! And now, we’re up for easily one of the most violent matches of the night; the newly crowned Showtime Broadcast Champion, Scorpio, takes on The Devil Of Rampage himself, Ryo Hazama. But with Ryo seeming stuck on his own downward spiral, will that be enough to help Scorpio secure a win? We’re about to find out soon! Take us away, Reid!
Reid: The following match is for one fall! Joining us first, from Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan weighing in at 235 pounds ... RYO HAZAMA!
"My War" by SHINSEI KAMATTE CHAN goes off like an explosion, drawing the crowd into a hateful frenzy. The camera cannot find where Ryo Hazama is. When he appears, it's because he's hanging off one of the production rafters. The Avaricious One gazes down upon the audience, a clear act from his egocentric mind. Without no warning, he spreads his arms, where bursts of colorful smoke pops from several gebs scattered among the arena--scaring the audience members. With a long cackle, Hazama finds his way down to the stage and he makes his way down the ramp. As he does, he massages his jawline, taking up the camera's attention. He then rises onto the nearest turnbuckle and poses again, soaking into the atmosphere. He furthers this pleasure by laying across the turnbuckle and slinking down to the mat like a snake. He massages the mat before rising up creepily. From there, he eyes the nearest camera, not at all focused on the audience and their baleful noise.
'Rule Britannia' hits the speakers as red, white, and blue lighting flashes around the arena. The crowd begin to boo loudly as the imagine of a waving Union Jack is displayed on the X-Tron. Superimposed on this is the message "Please be upstanding for your Prime Minister". After a little while the orchestral music fades down...
Reid: Please welcome, from London, England, weighing in at 205 lbs... 'The People's Camp', 'The Baddest Bitch On The Planet', 'The Prime Minister', The EWC Showtime Broadcast Champion... ... THE S-FACTOR' SCORPIO!
'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
Scorpio wastes little time in going straight to the offensive! He delivers a brutal Roundhouse Kick to Ryo’s temple. But The Devil doesn’t look the slightest bit phased, which causes The S-Factor to frown slightly. Scorpio is quick to follow up with a Superkick, but RYO CATCHES IT!
The Devil flashes Scorpio a smirk, and the Showtime Broadcast Champion immediately understands he is in huge trouble.
Scorpio tugs roughly, trying to free his leg, but Ryo isn’t having any of that. While keeping The S-Factor’s leg trapped, he tugs Scorpio forward. With them now chest to chest, Ryo swiftly hoists The Baddest Bitch On The Planet up … and slams him right back down with a huge Sitout Powerbomb!
Ryo even checks if that’s enough and goes for a quick cover, but Scorpio slaps him, then shoves him off. Ryo snickers and smirks at Scorpio’s reaction as he waits for The S-Factor to stand back up.
Evans: A bit of sass there from the champ!
Kushnir: Rightfully so to be honest, Ryo's gonna have to do more than that to keep Scorpio down.
Seconds after Scorpio recovers, the two lock up in the dead center of the ring. There isn’t much of a difference in weight, but there’s still enough that Scorpio can begin to feel it's favoring Ryo. And that in itself is more than enough to make him let go.
The two wrestlers back up away from each other. And then .. as if reading each other’s minds …
DOUBLE ENZUIGIRIS! They both land flush on each other’s jaws! Both men are down, panting and breathing heavily! Ryo slowly moves a hand up, massaging his jaw. He notices out of the corner of the eye that Scorpio is doing the same, albeit while muttering some rather colorful words.
Ryo is the first to stir and move. He stalks towards Scorpio and waits for the right moment … before locking a Tarantula Hold in! Scorpio’s eyes widen, remembering the last time he was in any submission hold and knowing it won’t end well if this stays in place!
So, he does the best thing and uses his head - literally so! He headbutts Ryo, who lets go from the sheer force delivered specifically to his nose! As the camera zooms up on Ryo, we see he is indeed having quite the nosebleed from the headbutt.
That alone causes Scorpio to grin, looking very pleased with himself. But The Prime Minister is most certainly not done with Ryo. He glares daggers at Ryo before … AGR! And again! And then even a third one, just because he can!
But … he doesn’t immediately go for the pin?
Apparently not. It seems The S-Factor is determined to put The Devil through as much Hell as humanly possible!
Evans: These two are really going through the ringer here, but it looks like Scorpio is far from finished.
Kushnir: You can't help but wonder what else he has in mind for Hazama here!
Ryo actually looks insulted and offended at what Scorpio just did. He rushes over towards the ex-President and lifts him up into Let It Die! He goes for the cover, looking as if he’s had enough from this fight, but … NO!
Scorpio gets a shoulder up right before the referee finishes the count, much to Hazama’s wrath.
He lifts Scorpio back up once again … but before he can finish a second Let It Die, an elbow slams hard into Ryo’s temple, causing Hazama to unceremoniously let go of Scorpio and hold his head!
The S-Factor takes advantage of Ryo being in his own world of pain to deliver his own finisher. The 28th Amendment!
As Ryo slumps down on the canvas, Scorpio swiftly hooks the legs!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... 'THE S-FACTOR' SCORPIO!!!Evans: A very close battle here, with Scorpio pulling off the win!
Kushnir: Indeed, a great moment for us and perhaps an even greater one for the man who once sat at the top of the world as Undisputed Champion!
Crème de la Crème jumps happily up and down as they enter the ring. The referee hands Scorpio his Showtime Broadcast Championship back, while Crème raises Scorpio’s other hand high up in victory!
Hazama, meanwhile, just … quietly exits. No protests, no arguing, no nothing. He acts and even looks borderline dead, if not completely defeated. The unnatural state of The Devil causes quite a few people to be concerned for the Rampage superstar despite him not being the friendliest of wrestlers.
Evans: There's something very eerie about what we just saw there, Hayley.
Kushnir: Right, that was odd and even a bit scary...but the fact remains that Scorpio has won tonight, which leads us to our main event as the Indy Champion takes on the Undisputed Champion in non-title action, as Dio takes on Ace King!
We see Scorpio and Crème exit the ring, heading up the ramp as the ring crew makes preparations for our main event...
We return to ringside where Reid stands ready to call the main event of the evening.
Evans: Here we are folks, after what's been a wild and crazy night it all comes down to our main event. It's the Indy Champion taking on the Undisputed Champion in non-title action, to see who can pick up the final win of the night for their brand AND to see if Dio can score a crucial win over Ace King!
Reid: The following match is a non-title, one-on-one champion versus champion match scheduled for one fall! Making his way to the ring first...
The lights dim down, and a voice comes over the PA system.
Dio: I am your Crux.
The phrase kicks off the sounds of 'Change (in the house of flies)' by the Deftones as Dio emerges from the curtain and stands atop the stage with this title snugly strapped across his waist.
Reid: FROM Seattle, Washington, weighing in at 205 pounds... He is your Indy Champion... THE HANGER OF GRATUITOUS DONG... DIIIOOO!!!
Dio surveys the crowd, tugging at the collar of his leather jacket before heading down toward the ring. He hands his Indy Championship off to a stage hand before entering the ring.
Reid: And his opponent...
"THE ACE OF SPADES! THE ACE OF SPADES!!!"
The signature Motorhead anthem rips through the arena, and the crowd starts cheering. As the drums kick in, pyro goes off up and down the ramp. Once the guitars hit, a plume of fire goes up on either side of the ramp as Ace King rises to the stage from a platform, looking out at the crowd and nodding in appreciation.
Reid: FROM Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 235 pounds... He is Extreme Wrestling's Undisputed Champion of the Wooooorld... THE GAMBLER... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGG!!!
A thin smile crosses Ace's face as his weathered eyes look out at the crowd, pausing for a few more seconds on the platform before casually making his way down the ramp toward the ring, his arms outstretched for fans on either side of the barricade. He stops a few steps short of the ring, then dives in under the bottom rope as red pyro explodes off each turnbuckle. Ace spins up to one knee, then takes another appreciative look out at the crowd before getting back to his feet and turning his attention to the his opponent, his game face firmly on.
Evans: This is what it's all about, folks! Our main event is underway!
DING DING DING
The champions start by getting face to face, literally pressing their faces against one another as the discussion becomes more and more animated. Ace shoves Dio, who returns the shove before tossing his right hand into the air. Ace is about to bite back when he sees the challenge to a test of strength. King goes to interlock the fingers of Dio's right hand... when Dio switches hands! He brings down the right hand and throws up his left at the last second. Before we know it, Dio has switched hands a number of times before taking a step back to watch Ace King look a little silly still grabbing up with his left, then his right, then his left to try to catch hands that aren't even there anymore. It only takes a second before Ace King realizes he's been made to look a fool. He lunges at Dio but the Indy Champion quickly makes his way through the ropes to the outside. King is getting more and more irritated and slides right out of the ring to make chase.
Evans: A lot of trash talk between these two seems to be devolving into a shoving contest of sorts, with the Indy Champion tricking Ace with a fake test of strength!
Kushnir: Dio out here not only making the Undisputed Champion look like a fool, but making the top dog chase him in this contest!
Dio runs around the ring with Ace King getting closer and closer. Dio slides into the ring and immediately turns around as he stands. He goes for a stomp but Ace saw the move coming. The Gambler faked the slide in enough to get the Indy champ to stomp to close to the ropes. Ace King grabs the backs of his opponent's ankles and proceeds to yank Dio all the way out of the ring. The Philosopher gets his face bashed against the ring apron before taking a dropkick that sends him back first into the steel steps. Just as the referee is about to count, Ace does a little mocking dance alluding to his test of strength before STOMPING on Dio's right hand as hard as he can. The Indy champion wails in pain as the Gambler rolls into and out of the ring. Niklaus Forbes is yelling at Ace to bring it back into the ring, to which the champ grabs Dio by the back of the head. He leads his opponent back to the ring, rolls him in, and slides in... repositioning Dio to be out of reach of the ropes. Texas cloverleaf!
Evans: King just turning the whole pace of this match around with that Texas cloverleaf!
Kushnir: That stomp outside the ring looked like a bit of payback for earlier too!
The man known as your crux fires up almost immediately, simultaneously shaking the cobwebs and yelling at the referee that he won't be giving up. He takes a few seconds of trying and failing to reach the ropes before realizing he's out of position. Dio moves then to his strength to pull himself ever closer... but Ace King waddles him just out of reach before the tips of his fingers can tickle that bottom rope. It looks a bit dramatic but Dio appears to tire and flatten out. Niklaus doesn't know how to react at first, but the jig is up when he goes to grab Dio's arm. The Philosopher fires up again, grabs a handful of referee t-shirt, and yanks Niklaus into the back of Ace King's head! The referee and Ace collide and both fall to the canvas. His legs finally free, Dio makes his best effort to low crawl to the furthest corner from where Ace was momentarily slumped. From here, he gets to a seated position and starts working on restoring some feeling to his legs while Ace rolls out of the ring trying to catch his own bearings.
Evans: Dio using some keen ring awareness there, not being able to get the rope break means he had to make a judgement call pulling the ref into Ace to break that hold!
Kushnir: Yeah, but the Gambler is back up and he wants blood! Dio needs to get himself right, and quick!
Both men are standing, with Dio the clearly more weary, but he's still got enough in the tank to dodge an Ace King dropkick. Ace King matches his tempo step for step by avoiding a dropkick of his own from Dio. The Gambler connects with a stiff chop and through the pain Dio counterattacks with a discus elbow smash. But Ace King is right back up again! Both men lunge at the other and neither seem to get the better half of a swinging neckbreaker. Both men lie flat on the canvas as the referee begins to come to some moments later. He looks down at Dio and Ace, shakes his head as he rubs it a bit, then starts the count.
Evans: Things have been extremely tense throughout this match, and this only serves to make things worse!
Kushnir: This is gonna be a close one for sure Marshall, the difference in who wins could very well be whoever gets to their feet first!
1 . . 2 . .
Both men are barely moving, getting a leg up or rolling to one side.
3 . . 4 . .
Ace tries to sit up, but quickly grabs his neck as he's unable to. Dio faces much the same struggle as holding weight under his legs seems tougher than it appears.
5 . . 6 . .
They've both resigned to a corner to gain aid in the increasingly difficult task of standing.
7 . . 8 . .
Dio is completely standing but still unable to remove himself from his corner as his knees buckle.
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Ace is now completely standing and ignores his physical pains to push forward to Dio. Dio stumbles onto one knee as Ace approaches, but reverses the Undisputed champ's grapple into a Fujiwara armbar. Dio bridges! Ace fights as long as he can but he's too tired and out of position. He looks like he might fade, the ref calls for the bell!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via ref stoppage... DIO!!!The crowd is beside themselves as the ref raises Dio's arm in victory before we cut to commentary. On the canvas Ace King looks to be in total shock. He tries to argue he wasn't out but the refs call is final.
Evans: He did it! Dio has defeated the Undisputed Champion in the middle of the ring to pick up one last win for PRIME and a big moral victory for himself!
Kushnir: Such a hotly-contested bout as this was bound to come down to the wire, and you'd better believe Ace King gave it everything he had...but in the end, our Indy Champion stands tall!
Evans: What a great, great main event to cap off the night. Folks, I've been Marshall Evans alongside my lovely wife Hayley Kushnir, and we will see you live on Pay-Per-View for Parabellum from...wait a minute ..
It looks as though the evening is not quite done, however ... As Dio makes his way up the ramp, an exhausted Ace King sits on the bottom turnbuckle holding his EWC Undisputed Championship in his hands. He waves off the referee who has walked over to check on him, seemingly doing all he can to play nice with the PRIME staff despite his emotions. Ace pulls himself up using the top rope but as he does, notices another figure on the apron on the other side of the ring.
Marshall Evans: What does Asriel Buzzard want?!
Hayley Kushnir: I think the thing that he wants is right there in Ace’s hands…
Buzzard slowly makes his way through the ropes, staring intently at Ace who is standing upright and preparing to defend himself. Buzzard raises his hands to tell him to be calm and gestures for a microphone. Ace and Buzzard circle each other before he starts talking.
Asriel Buzzard: You seem tense, champ. Relax, I am not here for that…
He gestures at the EWC Undisputed Championship.
Asriel Buzzard: Not yet. No, when I take that, it’ll be on Rampage…
As the crowd boos the declaration, Ace simply smirks and mouths ‘Is that so?’ at Buzzard, who remains stoic before he gestures for calm again.
Asriel Buzzard: Easy, friend. That is not my focus tonight. My focus is on Rampage and doing what is best for it…
As he is speaking, Gideon Gage, Melody Malone and Ezra James climb onto the ring apron on each side of the ring, leaving Ace King surrounded.
Asriel Buzzard: Now, I might be the best of Rampage… but when people think of Rampage, they think of others too. They think of all of us in this ring. They think of you…
The Rampage superstars on the apron are all staring intently at Ace King.
Asriel Buzzard: And yet, we haven’t seen all that much of you on Rampage. You spend an awful lot of time on other brands, beating their champions, defending that title against their rosters while we bust our asses in the BORT and winning and defending Rampage's titles… So, ahead of Parabellum, it leads me to wonder... No, forgive me, it leads us to wonder… are you still Rampage? What does it mean to you?
The Undisputed Champion raises an eyebrow before taking a step toward Buzzard, looking less than amused by the question.
Ace King: You see this?
He raises the Undisputed Championship high, much to the delight of his hometown supporters, though Buzzard doesn’t flinch.
Ace King: Part of the responsibility of having this, as she well understands…
The Undisputed Champion gestures to Melody with a nod as the crowd tenses up.
Ace King: …Part of having this means seeking out competition all over the EWC, so even if I wasn’t basically blocked off by the BORT for the last few months, I would have done that, because I take pride in what I do. You may understand that someday… Or then again, maybe you won’t.
Things get a little more tense as neither man flinches in the middle of the ring. Ace lowers the Undisputed Championship back onto his shoulder, lowering his glance to look Buzzard dead in the eyes.
Ace King: But let’s get one thing straight, Mr. Bible Belt: You’ve got a lot of nerve to make that kind of insinuation. You may have five months of championship credentials built up now… But I’ve bled green for about five years, and that’s not changing any time soon, so you’ve got no place to question my loyalty.
As Ace’s hometown crowd gets worked up again, Buzzard glances around at the others, a smirk of approval at Ace’s response.
Asriel Buzzard: Well then, champ, what do you say? Want to be the Ace in our hand for Parabellum?
The Undisputed Champion looks out at the tense Las Vegas crowd, with a ‘YES!’ chant brewing throughout the building. After a few seconds more, Ace brings his gaze back to Buzzard, a thin smirk on his face.
Ace King: I thought you’d never ask.
Buzzard slowly makes his way towards Ace King and they cautiously shake hands as the other wrestlers make their way into the ring to stand tall as the show ends. The lights flicker off, the crowd pops. The lights come back on a Scorpio is standing outside of the ring, a smile on his face. He looks directly at Ace King and Asriel Buzzard. Team Rampage, the team of the brand he used to call home. Scorpio then turns his attention entirely to Ace King. The #1 contender and Undisputed Champion, the men who had a rivalry that defined Rampage at one point, glare at each other. One way or another, a rematch is coming this year. You can feel it. The show closes with Ace and Scorpio watching each other, unblinking and full of rage while Asriel Buzzard glares at both from behind King.
END SCREEN
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SEGMENT WRITERS
Narumi Tsutsumi
Scorpio
Asriel Buzzard/Ezra James
DSRV2/Asriel Buzzard
Gideon Gage/Grizzly Duggan
Ace King
Gideon Gage/Asriel Buzzard
Iggy Swango/Grizzly Duggan
Melody Malone/Grizzly Duggan
Faith Rivers/Saidie Sharpe
Aeon Khronos
Ace King/Asriel Buzzard/Scorpio
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RECAP OF WINNERS
SINGLES MATCH
Tane Sua
Vs Aaron Kostan
WINNER: Tane Sua Def Aaron Kostan - Rampage Victory
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SINGLES MATCH
The Void
Vs Narumi Tsutsumi
WINNER: Narumi Tsutsumi Def The Void (NO SHOW) - Prime Victory
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SINGLES MATCH
Gideon Gage
Vs Aeon Khronos
WINNER: Gideon Gage Def Aeon Khronos - Rampage Victory
...
SINGLES MATCH
Ezra James
Vs Delilah Ashe
WINNER: Ezra James Def Aeon Khronos - Rampage Victory
...
SINGLES MATCH
Josh Gavin
Vs HAYAHIKO
WINNER: Josh Gavin Def HAYAHIKO (NO SHOW) - Rampage Victory
...
SINGLES MATCH
Samantha Hamilton
Vs Erica Marie
WINNER: Samantha Hamitlon Def Erica Marie (NO SHOW) - Rampage Victory
...
SINGLES MATCH
Annabelle
Vs "Headhuntress" Aiya
WINNER: "Headhuntress" Aiya Def Annabelle - Prime Victory
...
SINGLES MATCH
Orion Wentworth
Vs Saidie Sharpe
WINNER: Saidie Sharpe Def Orion Wentworth - Prime Victory
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SINGLES MATCH
Asriel Buzzard
Vs Eddie Dozier
WINNER: Asriel Buzzard Def Eddie Dozier - Rampage Victory
...
TAG TEAM MATCH
DSR Vol 2
Vs Winterborn & Raven
Vs Young Lions
WINNERS: DSRV2 Def Birds Of Prey (Pinned) & Young Lions - Rampage Victory
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SINGLES MATCH
Ryo Hazama
Vs Scorpio
WINNER: Scorpio Def Ryo Hazama (NO SHOW) - Prime Victory
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MAIN EVENT
CHAMPION VS CHAMPION
Ace King
Vs Dio
WINNER: Dio Def Ace King - Prime Victory
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RAMPAGE - 7
PRIME - 5
RAMPAGE HAVE WON THE INVASION
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MVP OF THE NIGHT: Asriel Buzzard
MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Asriel Buzzard Vs Eddie Dozier
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