Post by President Mac on Feb 13, 2022 13:54:24 GMT -6
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The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
PRIME
EPISODE #91
FEBRUARY 13TH 2022
LIVE! from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy
PRIME
EPISODE #91
FEBRUARY 13TH 2022
LIVE! from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy
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 'Howlin' For You' by The Black Keys 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. Blue spotlights swirl over the cheering crowd, whipping them up into a near-frenzy of excitement at the show to come.
We also get some extra footage of the current Champions on PRIME as we see Scorpio with the Showtime Broadcast Championship and then Narumi Tsutsumi holding the Indy Championship over her head.
After one final pan over the crowd, we get some shots of a few of the signs being held up by the fans ..
TEMPO PER ESSERE ESTREMO
LORENZO AND DALILAH ARE ON AN AMBER WARNING
I MISS JORDAN
HERE FOR BOSA!
MY QUEEN IS HERE, I GRAVEL AT HER FEET
STASERA RIMANE UN SOLO CHALLENGER. SPERO CHE SIA SAIDIE
E' IL PRIMO TEMPO PER AEON PER BATTERE PARAMOUNT
The camera centers on ringside at the the Mediolanum Forum, fans stand up, pumping their fists and cheering. One last round of fireworks blast out now, and we turn our attention to Marshall Evans and Hayley Kushnir ..
Evans: Ciao e benvenuto su Prime!
Kushnir: EWC's Season 23 on the Prime brand kicks of with a bang tonight here in Milan, Italy!
Evans: Love is in the air as tomorrow is Valentines Day, but don't think for a moment anyone on this roster will care about that, as many are out for blood on this Superbowl Sunday .. Go RAMS! On tap tonight .. for the SEASON OPENER OF PRIME!!!!! We have the number one contender for the Showtime Championship being decided in a Triple Threat Match between Amber Lisa Hall, Lorenzo and Dalilah Ashe. One of those three will secure themselves a match against Scorpio at PRIME 92 in Turin. We have Prime versus Paramount as our own Aeon Khronos battles Paramount's David Miller. After that our 'Headhuntress' Aiya battles Rampage's Queen Melody Malone.
Kushnir: It's tag team time on Prime when the EWC World Tag Team Champions, Southern Express return to Prime to battle Megumi and The Indy Champion, Narumi Tsutsumi as they form Senshi of the Blade. If Senshi pulls off the win tonight, they'll see themselves vault up the contender list. If that's not enough it's Halo Syndicate versus Sabotage with the winners heading to StrangleMania to face The Southern Express for the EWC World Tag Team Championships. Then we cap it of in our main event we take our top two contenders for the Indy Championship: Saidie Sharpe and Scorpio and we turn 'em loose. The prize for the winner is a clash with the Indy Champion at StrangleMania.
Evans: I can't wait! Best thing about the new year was knowing we were getting closer to a new season for Prime.
Kushnir: I know. I saw the calendar you hung up counting down until today.
Evans: I just want some great wrestling! This is can't miss action. Its the best of Indy, its team blue .. it's mother effing PRIME TIME!
Kushnir: We'll be back with our first match of the night, right after this message from EWCTV!
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We return to ringside where we see Marshall Evans ready to call our first match.
Evans: Welcome back everyone, we are set to open the first PRIME of 2022 with former EWC North American Champion, David Miler versus Aeon Khronos. This is for brand pride and bragging rights as Miller is representing Paramount in this one. Can Aeon overcome him to give us some Prime pride? Or will Paramount prevail?
Reid: The following match set for one fall is Paramount Versus Prime. Joining us first, representing Paramount, from Long Beach, California and weighing in at 235 pounds ... DAVID MILLER!
As the aggressive cadence of Damnation Plan's “Judgement Day” rips through the speakers, the lights shift to rapid strobes as David Miller marches out from behind the curtain, head bowed and fists clenched. A sudden twist cracks the bones in his neck as he starts down towards the ring, paying no attention to the mixed reaction of the crowd. Reaching the floor, he climbs the ring steps and ducks between the ropes, silently pacing the inside of the ring while peeling off his jacket. Tossing it aside he moves to his corner and turns, locking his eyes on the entrance stage as he awaits his opponent.
Reid: And the opponent, representing Prime, from the edge of time it's self and weighing in at 114 pounds ... AEON KHRONOS!
The chiming of clocks and gears fills the arena as the crowd begins booing the arrival of Aeon Khronos, paying them no mind as the beat kicks in on "Time" by Pink Floyd. She approaches the ring with a smirk on her face, enjoying what she's about to do as she slides into the ring and prepares herself for the match.
DING DING DING
Miller runs at Aeon dropping her to the mat with a Clothesline. He drags Aeon to her feet and knife edge Chops her hard across the chest before ramming her into the corner. Miller stomps Aeon in the gut and hits several more as he Mudhole Stomps her down to the mat. Miller pulls Aeon to her feet but she rams a shoulder into Miller's gut pushing him off. Aeon grabs Miller's arm twisting it in an Arm Wringer that becomes a Hammerlock. Miller tries to break it with Back Elbows but Aeon avoids them. With her left hand holding the Hammerlock, Aeon slides her right arm around Miller's waist and hits a German Suplex. Aeon lifts Miller to his feet but quickly drops him back to the mat with a DDT. She makes a cover. ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Miller rolls onto his side breaking the count. Aeon clambers onto Miller and from a mounted position she lays into Miller with a series of Right Hands and a forearm to the skull. Another cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Miller raises an arm high into the air and off the canvas breaking the count. Aeon lifts him off the mat and attempts another DDT but Miller knife edge Chops Aeon and pushes her away. Aeon runs at Miller for a Clothesline. Miller ducks before hitting Aeon with a knife edge chop and a Snap Suplex that sends her into the turnbuckles. Miller kicks off the turnbuckles and drops down on Aeon with a Legdrop.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Aeon manages to push Miller off her breaking the count. Miller lifts Aeon to her feet but she elbows her way free and catches Miller with a Forearm before whipping him off the ropes. Aeon ducks for a Backdrop but Miller leapfrogs over her and hits a Pumphandle Slam.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: Both coming close to victory.
Kushnir: It's going to take a lot more though. No titles on the line but a lot of pride. Nobody wans to go back to their GMs saying that they lost.
Aeon slowly uses the ropes to pull herself to her feet and turns into a Spinning Spinebuster.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Aeon gets a shoulder half an inch off the mat to break the count. Miller gets to his feet. Aeon is still down. Miller drags Aeon to her feet but she pulls Miller's legs from under him and rolls him up with The Paradox.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Miller pushes his way out of it to break the count. and rolls out of the ring.
Evans: Smart move there, creating some distance.
Kushnir: Both coming close to victory. The Spinebuster almost put Aeon through the mat and that Paradox rolled David Miller up like a pretzel.
Miller shakes off the cobwebs and re-enters the ring. Aeon is on her feet and runs at Miller hitting a snap Monkey Flip that sends Miller flying across the mat. Miller gets to his feet and is kicked in the gut by Aeon. She underhooks Miller's arms for a Time Warp but Miller counters with a Back Drop. Miller charges with a Clothesline but Aeon ducks it but is caught by a knife edge Chop. Miller charges with a Clothesline but this time Aeon ducks it and kicks Miller in the gut doubling him over. She underhooks Miller's arms hitting The Time Warp.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... AEON KHRONOS!!!
Evans: PRIME WINS!!!!!!!!
Kushnir: That she and we did but it was close. Had Miller been able to hit that Hard Goodbye, I don't think we'd be celebrating like we are.
Aeon climbs to her feet and then to the middle turnbuckle where she waves to the young children in the crowd. They all wave back as Aeon smiles with joy at her victory.
Evans: I'm so happy that Prime got an early win. Would have been terrible to start the season off on a loss to another brand.
Kushnir: Someone else wanting to start of the season with a win is Amber Lisa Hall. We can catch up with her now as she prepares for her match tonight.
The camera cuts to ...
On the X-tron it takes you to the back where Amber is standing backstage before her match in her new wrestling gear that was a full bodysuit along with her leather jacket. She has this look of determination on her face looking right into the camera. She looked like she was ready to fight as she hit her fist into her hand.
Amber: So, little Demon Seed wants to make this match personality. You can say whatever the hell you want about me and where I am from but you can’t talk shit about my kids and husband. It is just sad to see that you don’t know what the real meaning of the family is. No, you rather walk around on a leash like a little puppy. I was feeling sorry for you but now your ass is about to get dropped!
She smirks.
Amber: I am guessing those sessions with your doc! Isn’t helping you much. I am so sorry I am a stronger woman than you ever will be. Yea I was pinned in triple threat but there is something you keep forgiven about. You NEVER pinned me and will remain the same. Yea I feel a bit of your power but you and I know the real reason why you didn’t. You are not strong enough to keep this big beautiful black woman down on the mat. So if you happen to win tonight it won’t be because you pinned me. It will be because you pinned our friend Lorenzo.
She shook her head, licking her lips a bit.
Amber: Honey, please don’t act like you truly care about Prime. Unlike you I do. I care about this brand. I wear my colors proud so instead of getting upset about the fact of what I did. Do something about it but we both know it won’t happen because we know Lacey is the one that holds your leash tightly. You can’t piss without her knowledge.
She grins, licking her lips.
Amber: Even if I just happen not to win tonight, it's ok. I just take all that anger I have inside of me and stomp a hole in Jason's ass since his little boss wants to have threats coming out of his mouth that he can’t cash. It's alright! Lorenzo what to say about you... there is nothing.
She winks at the camera, placing her index fingers on the side of her cheeks.
Amber and the Crowd: HAVE A NICE DAY!
We continue backstage where Saidie Sharpe stands in her locker room, one foot up on a bench as she laces up her boot. She can already feel the electricity from the arena as she awaits the main event. She decides to search for a pre-match snack, and starts digging through the mini fridge as the locker room door opens and Aiya walks in.
Saidie: What’s up? Come to wish me good luck? Want a snack? I’ve got a crap ton of grapes in here.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Mainly luck, if I have to be honest. A snack wouldn’t be half bad, though.
After taking a quick glance at everything available, Aiya grabbed a water bottle and small packet of fruit snacks. Her head shook as she tore the packet open and looked over at Saidie with a smirk.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Did you hear the shit that so-called Queen went on and on about? If anything, I find her attempts at analysing me rather comical. She’s clearly jealous. The amazing ‘stable’ she’d built has crumbled as badly as her ‘kingdom’.
Aiya rolls her eyes as she easily bites and swallows some of the snacks before continuing.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: I mean, seriously, why the fuck is she fretting about who I speak with? It should be what I do when I get into the ring she worries about. Also, ‘indy good’? Sorry, did I miss a memo about us being given grades or some shit as far as our performances go? Really, what kind of lame nonsense did I even hear? Did you understand any of it?
Saidie munches on her grapes and shakes her head.
Saidie: It just turns to white noise to me when she speaks most times. She reminds me of an old cat lady alone in her 'Pleasure Palace' now.. I wouldn't let her get to you. That's exactly what she wants anyways. You're more than 'Indy good.' If that's even a thing. We're both dealing with stuck up bitches I guess.
Aiya mutters something under her breath upon hearing Saidie’s remark about them both dealing with stuck up bitches, but it isn’t loud enough to be picked up. She stays quiet, seeming to get a contemplating look on her face. The pensive expression becomes a smirk as she eventually turns and looks straight at Saidie.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Tell ya what … why don’t we both see about trying to run Prime together, be it by making an alliance or something? Plus .. it’s not wrong to say we’re both some of the best fighters here. Two is almost always better than one, and this way we don’t have to worry about fighting against each other to prove our points. What do you say to that?
Saidie thinks about it for all of fifteen seconds before she chuckles to herself.
Saidie: So NOW you wanna be upgraded from training buddy to fighting partner? Or maybe you just wanna be my partner so I don't beat you again.
She gives Aiya a playful grin, knowing it'll annoy her. Sure enough, Aiya does flash Saidie an irked look, but it quickly turns into her own smirk.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Don’t get too far ahead of yourself. You’ve only beaten me once. Who’s to say I can’t turn the tides around in my favor? With that being said, if you’re as much of an M as I think, then by all means, you can decline. But for real?
Aiya shakes her head.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: I’ve clearly helped you out before, evidenced by your WrestleFest fight, so maybe it can work vice versa and we can be each other’s lucky charms of sorts. Contrary to how I seemed when you first met me, I can and typically do try just about anything at least once. So … let me ask again. What do you say to the offer?
Saidie: I say let's do it.
Aiya offers her hand to shake on it, but unfortunately for Aiya, Saidie is a hugger. Aiya blushes furiously, but doesn’t pull away from the embrace. She clears her throat and pulls away after staying in the hug for a good twenty seconds.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Alrighty. Well, my fight’s first, so I gotta head back to my locker room real fast. You better kick his ass … or I’ll have to do so to yours at the next training session. Good luck.
The camera fades as PRIME goes to a commercial.
We return to ringside where we are set for our second match of the night
Evans: While Saidie and Aiya hug it out and prepare for their matches, we have a Triple Threat Match coming up where the winner gets a shot at the Showtime Broadcast Championship against Scorpio at our next show.
Reid: The following match, set for one fall, is a Triple Threat Match. Joining us first, from Brooklyn, New York and weighing in at 135 pounds ... AMBER LISA HALL!
Run It comes blasting over the speakers as Amber stands on the top of the ramp with her leather jacket on with a smirk across her face. She comes out playing to the crowd a bit before she climbs inside of the ring. She takes off her jacket with a smile as she looks at the ramp waiting for her opponents with a grin ready to start
Reid: And the opponents, first, from South Los Angeles and weighing in at 185 pounds ... LORENZO!
The music starts and Enrique comes out to center stage with a smirk on his face. He stand there listening to the chorus of boos with a smirk on his face as Lorenzo finally walks out and throws his arms out wide and drinks in his own chorus of boos as they walk down the ramp. When they get to the ring a few fans pelt them with garbage.
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 opponents 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
Amber cracks Lorenzo with a Spinning Backfist sending him tumbling to the outside. Ashe runs at Amber hitting a V-Trigger that ricochets Amber off the ropes and allows Ashe to hit a double underhook DDT. Ashe the runs off the ropes hitting a Rolling Thunder. Ashe rolls to the apron and climbs the turnbuckles before leaping for a tope rope Double Stomp. There's no water in the pool as Amber moves at the last second. Ashe hits nothing but canvas. She clutches her knee as pain shoots up it but Lorenzo runs into the ring and tosses Ashe over the top to the outside. Lorenzo turns his attention back to the ring and is immediately dropped to the mat with a Powerslam by Amber. Lorenzo staggers to his feet and Amber hits a Side Slam Backbreaker. Lorenzo pushes his feet into the canvas and lifts his back of the mat as pain shoots through it. Amber lifts Lorenzo to his feet and attempts a Swinging Neckbreaker but Lorenzo counters her by pushing Amber off the ropes catching her with a Dropkick when she rebounds. Amber rolls out of the ring as Lorenzo runs off the ropes. He flies through the ropes with a Tope Suicida that sends Dalilah Ashe crashing into the ringside barrier. Lorenzo rolls her into the ring before dropping on her with a Slingshot Legdrop. Lorenzo dumps Ashe into the corner but before he can follow up, Amber runs in and hits an Avalanche. All three drop to the mat. Evans: All three are down!
Kushnir: With a Showtime Championship match awaiting the winner next week, just who will be the last one standing?
Amber gets to her feet and climbs to the middle rope. She drops onto Lorenzo with a Slice Bread.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Ashe crashes onto Amber's back with a Falling Angel. She rolls Amber over and makes a cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Lorenzo drags Ashe to her feet and hits a Standing Spanish Star. He makes the cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Ashe gets a hand under the ropes to break the count.
Evans: Each one coming close, each one being denied.
Kushnir: We've spoken before about the troubles of the third person in the ring in matches like this. Tonight has been no different.
Lorenzo drags Ashe to her feet but before he can do anything, Amber grabs him hitting a Fat Back.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Ashe grabs Amber's hair and drags her to her feet before hitting A Kiss Before Dying. She covers Lorenzo.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... DALILAH ASHE!!!
Evans: She did it. Smart move let the opponents take each other out and pick the bones.
Kushnir: I thought this was Amber Lisa Hall's match after that Belly To Belly that's how close her opponents came to victory and how easily it could have been a different theme playing right now but this night is Dalilah Ashe's and she'll go one on one with Scorpio next week and they've been getting a little loser recently.
Ashe gets to her feet. She raises her hands in the air in victory. As she lowers them she runs them over her body ending in a championship motion around her waist. She rolls backwards over the top rope to the floor and holds her arms in the air as she heads up the ramp.
Evans: Should be an interesting clash next week when she takes on Scorpio at our next show.
Kushnir: Speaking of, I hear Crème de la Crème is on the prowl backstage, let's see what Crème's up to
The camera cuts to ...
Our scene goes backstage and the crowd boo as Crème de la Crème is walking through the backstage corridors. Her heels are click-clacking on the floor and her bright pink lips are twisted into a wry grin. As she’s walking her gaze falls on some of the wrestler posters advertising the upcoming season of Prime. Crème’s eyes narrow as she stares at the poster displaying Dalilah Ashe, before she pulls out her cell phone and taps at it. She holds it to her ear for a few moments before smiling widely.
Crème: Lacey? It’s Crème… are you free to meet my dear? Scorpio and I have had an idea…
She turns on her heel and spots the camera filming her, shaking her head with annoyance before she shoves the camera away. The scene cuts back to ringside as the fans continue to boo, and the camera settles at the announce table.
Evans: Lacey… do you think she means…
Kushnir: Lacey Savage, Dalilah Ashe’s business manager? That’s exactly who I think she was on the phone to! You remember the end of last season?
Evans: Scorpio defended the Showtime Broadcast Championship against Dalilah Ashe, and that seemed to unlock something in The Last Temptation. Dalilah has appeared in Scorpio’s dressing room asking for autographs, she stared at him during one of his endless speeches at WrestleFest, and eventually it seemed to be that Scorpio was considering reaching out to his apparent biggest fan.
Kushnir: Dalilah Ashe is a formidable competitor and no matter what you think of him the S-Factor is a smart and experienced wrestler… this could be interesting…
Kushnir: Up next we have more invaders as Rampage have sent former EWC United States Champion, their Queen, Melody Malone to do battle with Prime's "Headhuntress" Aiya. With a bit of luck Prime will win this one as well and start the year at 2-0 vs other brands. Melody Malone is currently undefeated on the season, starting red hot at 3-0.
Reid: The following match is Rampage versus Prime and it is set for one fall. Joining us first, representing Rampage, residing in San Diego, California and weighing in tonight at 145 pounds she is your Queen... MELODY MALONE!
The lights dim, but don’t go dark before the soft words of Billie Eilish’s “You Should See Me In A Crown” begin to play over the P.A. system. Melody comes out from backstage with her crown upon her head and her personal retainer Rory Hyland in tow. She’s unflinching to the crowd’s expression as she comes down the entrance ramp. Rory gets onto the apron, holding the ropes open for Melody to climb through without losing her crown. As Melody climbs into the ring, she gives the crowd a sarcastic smile before she relinquishes the crown to Rory and prepares for her match.
Reid: And the opponent, representing Prime, from Kyoto, Japan and 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 the opening bell.
DING DING DING
Aiya slaps Malone hard across the face. Melody screams 'Bitch!' before slapping Aiya across the face. Aiya responds with a series of Forearms before whipping Malone off the ropes Aiya catches Malone and lifts her, almost for a Tombstone, before bringing Malone down hard across her knee for a Backbreaker. Malone staggers to her feet holding her back as Aiya runs off the ropes and crashes into Malone with a Spear. Aiya slips to the middle turnbuckle and leaps driving an Elbow into Malone's chest.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Malone gets a shoulder off the mat to break the count. Both get to their feet where Aiya Snapmares Malone to the mat and runs off the ropes looking for a boot. Malone blocks it and pushes Aiya's foot away causing Aiya to fall, face first, to the canvas. Both get to their feet where Malone lashes out with a Forearm that staggers Aiya before springboarding off the middle rope with a Bulldog. Malone quickly follows with a standing Moonsault. Malone allows Aiya to get to her feet before running at her hitting a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors that sends Aiya crashing, upside down into the corner. Malone runs hitting a Baseball Slide. Aiya falls to the mat where Malone makes a cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Aiya rolls onto her side breaking the count.
Evans: I don't know how she kicked out of that. I'm sure Melody Malone broke Aiya's nose with that.
Kushnir: Either that or she's displaying the fortitude that Victor Price looks for in his Prime roster.
Malone rolls to the ring apron as Aiya pulls herself to her feet. She turns in time to see Malone dive at her with a Springboard Meteora and a series of Right Hands. Malone pulls Aiya to her feet and runs off the ropes. Malone leaps for... something but Aiya uses the momentum to push Malone further into the air before bringing her down to the mat with a Pop-up Powerbomb. Malone staggers to her feet but is dropped by a Shoot On Sight by Aiya.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Malone rolls onto her stomach breaking the count. Aiya pulls Malone off the canvas and Malone hits a Crowning Achievement from almost nowhere. Aiya flops back and crashes on the mat as Malone makes the cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Aiya manages to get an arm up to break the count.
Evans: I thought that was it!
Kushnir: For Prime's sake, I'm glad it wasn't
Malone drags Aiya to her feet and hits a Right Hand quickly followed by a Clothesline that doubles Aiya over. Malone takes too long thinking about her next move and this allows Aiya to lift Malone hitting a Go To Sleep. Malone is able to roll to the outside of the ring. Aiya moves to follow but the referee stops her. Aiya is not to be stopped and repeatedly tries to exit the ring. Each time this is thwarted by the referee. All this has done is give Malone time to recover and dive at Aiya hitting Off With Their Head.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... MELODY MALONE!!!
Evans: As much as I hate that result from a Prime perspective, it's the Queen's world and we are just living in it. She starts the season at an incredible 4-0 and could see herself in the EWC Undisputed scene rather quickly if she keeps up with this pace.
Kushnir: Credit to The Headhuntress. She gave it her all tonight. If that referee had gotten out the way this could be a different result. We expect big things from Aiya this season, and this loss wont set her back in anyway, I'd bet on that.
Rory slides into the ring and drops to a knee before his queen. He offers Malone her crown which she takes and places upon her head. Rory gets to his feet and holds the ropes open for Malone to exit the ring.
Evans: That was a damn fine match no matter the result.
Kushnir: Also looking for a win tonight are the Southern Express, we can catch up with them now as they make their final preparations.
The camera cuts to ...
The camera cuts backstage inside the Mediolanum Forum where we find Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane, The Southern Express, along with their manager Bunny Love. The boys are tying their last bandanas around their boots as Bunny sets the EWC Tag Team Championships down on an amp case nearby.
Rose: You know it feels good to be back where it all started for us here in the EWC…
Lane: Do you remember all the looks we got when he showed up…
Love: Yeah, everyone on the Prime roster thought it was ‘bring your grandpa’s to work day’...
The trio laugh as Bobby shakes his head
Rose: Sad thing is people’s attitudes about us really haven’t changed…even after all we did last year and in our time here in the EWC people like Narumi and Megumi still just see us as ‘two old dudes’...
Lane: Acting like one loss is the end for us…I mean sure, every time we lose it does seem like a big deal but that’s only because it happens so rarely…
Rose: That is true Jimmy…I mean we’ve only lost 5 times as a tag team in our careers here in the EWC and it’s not like we are losing to crappy teams…
Lane: DSR Vol 2, The Faithful Heroes, The Black Tide, Rustin’ Roulette and The Eleos Affect…
Rose: I mean look at those teams…they aren’t Sabotage and The Halo Syndicate…
Love: But you are forgetting, Narumi runs this place now…
The trio laugh
Rose: Yeah, because she’s the Indy Champion…I remember a time when we came to Prime and beat another Indy Champion…
Lane: That was also the Undisputed Champion…
Rose: The fact is we have beaten so many champions here in the EWC that holding that championship might hurt her…
Love: Because you two raise your games when facing other champions…
Bobby nods at his manager
Rose: Yes, it’s why we were the 2021 Champions of the Year…not only were we dominate champions but we beat damn near every other champion on the EWC…and this is our first chance at a champion on 2022 and we want to kick things off with a bang…
Lane: Not to mention kick-start this Farewell Tour of ours…
Rose: Kids today forget about the past, Narumi is so wrapped up in the here and now that she forgets that it was US that brought the tag team championships to Prime in 2020…
Lane: And if Chris Brock went to her with the check he came to us with she would be Paramount also…but he didn’t…
Rose: She wants to make it seem we don’t care about Prime…like we are Jordan Sharpe or something but we came back here last season…
Lane: Even wrestled on the Prime exclusive ppv…
Rose: We know our roots and it’s why we came here to kick off the season…to give our fans of Prime a chance to say goodbye…
Lane: And we get the chance to end any claim Senshi of the Blade has at those…
Jimmy points at the EWC Tag Team Championship belts…
Rose: We have seen the ladies fail three times now when given the opportunity to show the EWC why they deserve those and tonight they will fail for a fourth time…
Love: We are giving them an opportunity of a lifetime here…so let’s stay focused out there gentlemen…
Bobby nods as he looks at Jimmy, who looks back at Bobby a bit sideways
Lane: You think they will come out in 3 piece suits like the BOSSES they claim to be…
Bobby laughs as he shoves Jimmy and winks at Bunny
TAG TEAM MATCH | NON TITLE
Senshi Of The Blade
Vs Southern Express
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
Senshi Of The Blade
Vs Southern Express
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
We return to ringside where we see Marshall Evans read for our next match of the night.
Evans: We did promise Southern Express and they are up next but they are taking on Senshi Of The Blade who include the current Indy Champion, Narumi Tsutsumi. Should be a good one. A lot of EWC gold being represented in this match.
Reid: The following match , set for one fall, is a Tag Team Contest. Joining us first, weighing in at a combined 255 pounds Megumi and the EWC Indy Champion, Narumi Tsutsumi... SENSHI OF THE BLADE!
“Some Like it Hot!!” By Raon Lee hits as Narumi Tsutsumi and Megumi enter the scene at “Hey! Hey! Samurai Heart!”, pumping each other and the crowd up for the fight to come. In the ring Megumi does a sword swipe motion as Narumi hands form a heart sign.
The electric guitar kicks in to 'Stranglehold' as the crowd gets to their feet, some of the older females in the crowd start to scream like they did when they were younger as Bunny Love walks out onto the stage and is quickly followed by Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane.
Reid: Being accompanied to the ring by Bunny Love, from Nashville, Tennessee, They are the EWC Tag Team Champions of the World...Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS!!!
Bunny leads the way as the pair reach out and high five with the fans as the walk to the ring, Bunny marches up the steps and steps through the ropes as Bobby and Jimmy climb up onto the apron and step through the ropes, take off the titles and hands them to Bunny and head to opposite corners, Jimmy climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and Bobby stands in the corner as both men toss out bandannas to the crowd as Bunny stands in the middle of the ring holding up both tag team championship belts.
DING DING DING
Megumi and Jimmy start. Megumi runs hitting a Bicycle Kick that staggers Jimmy before whipping him off the ropes and dropping him with a Spinning Heel Kick. Jimmy staggers to his feet as Megumi runs at him hitting a Meteora. Jimmy gets to his feet again but walks into a Boot from Megumi who tags in Narumi. She leaps over the ropes hitting a Springboard Flipping Lariat. Jimmy staggers into the corner where Narumi Irish Whips him. Jimmy reverses sending Narumi into the corner. Jimmy runs at her but Narumi gets her feet up o block him. Narumi charges looking for a bulldog but Jimmy counters it into a Side Suplex and tags Bobby in. Bobby kicks at Narumi before whipping her off the ropes. Bobby manages to duck and Jimmy catches her with a Right Hand that staggers her leaving her open for a Right Hand from Bobby. Narumi drops to one knee but gets back to her feet where Bobby rams her into the corner. Bobby hits 10 Punches but Narumi hits an inverted Atomic Drop. Bobby holds his personal southern express as Narumi runs off the ropes hitting a Rear View. Megumi tags in and they hit Bobby with a Double DDT. Megumi attempts to follow it up but Bobby counters with a Backdrop and an Elbow Drop.
Evans: Both teams starting strong.
Kushnir: But as we all know in wrestling, it's not how well you start, it's how you finish.
Bobby grabs Megumi's arm and tags in Jimmy. He grabs Megumi's other arm and together they hit In Your Face. Jimmy makes the cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Narumi dives into the ring to break the count. Bobby grabs Narumi while Jimmy grabs Megumi. They brawl in opposite corners until Jimmy Irish Whips Megumi. She catches Bobby with a Slingblade that sends him rolling from the ring. Turning their attentions to Jimmy and hit him with The Tatsuta Riverbend. Megumi covers.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Jimmy just manages to get a foot onto the bottom rope to break the count.
Evans: So near yet so far.
Kushnir: Exactly. They know what to do, they just need to do it away from the ropes.
Megumi lifts Jimmy for a Suplex but he slides out of it hitting Megumi with a Clothesline. He turns as Narumi runs at him for a Superman Punch. Clutching a pain in his knee he manages to avoid it. He throws Narumi at the ropes but she falls out of the ring as Bobby pulls the ropes down lifting himself to the apron. Jimmy lifts Megumi, Bobby leaps.
Good Night Milan!!!
Jimmy covers.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winners, via pinfall... THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS!!!
Evans: And THAT is why the Tag Team Champions are the Tag Team Champions! Big win tonight as they start to build some momentum heading into StrangleMania.
Kushnir: Senshi Of The Blade gave a good showing of themselves here tonight and could have taken the win here on any given night but this night was Southern Express' night. I hope we see plenty more Senshi Of The Blade, as they continue to prove to have incredible chemistry.
Bobby and Jimmy roll out of the ring clutching their Tag Team Championships. Jimmy limps up the ramp due to his knee while Bobby clutches the back of his neck. At the top of the ramp they turn to the Milan crowd and hold up their titles and take in one final round of cheers from the crowd before heading through the curtain.
Evans: I love those guys
Kushnir: Before our next match I'm told there's something on the X-Tron
The camera cuts to ...
Voiceover: Paris. Milan. Cairo. Tokyo. New York City.
Fashion is global.
But fragrance?
Is royal.
We return to ringside where we see the announce team.
Kushnir: It pays to be royalty in the EWC, Melody Malone not only picks up a win tonight, she even has her own commercial. Rampage must be happy campers tonight. Let's get back to some serious business now as Sabotage and The Halo Syndicate collide in tag team action with a trip to StrangleMania on the line!
"Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys begins to play. The camera shot turns to widescreen format with the bars on top and bottom. Theatrics bring Eddie Dozier and Callie Clark out onto the stage in slow motion. Both have sunglasses on with tear-away suits. The crowd boos them loudly as they look at each other and bump forearms in air. They tear the suits away, revealing their typical ring gear, and throw them into the faces of the people in the front row. The theatrics end and they begin to walk cockily down to the ring, hurling insults at fans along the way.
Reid: The following match, set for one fall, is a tag team contest. Introducing first... Eddie Dozier and Callie Clark... SABOTAGE!
Both hop up onto the ring apron in unison and then climb through the middle of the ropes in unison. They go in opposite directions from each other, climb to the middle turnbuckle, and raise their arms out to their sides as the crowd boos them. They take their sunglasses off and throw them into the crowd before descending from the turnbuckle. They meet back in the middle of the ring and double-fist bump before heading to their corner.
Reid: And the opponents, weighing in at a combined 247 pounds, Carrie Samson, Nina Samson ... THE HALO SYNDICATE!
The opening beats of "Want to Want Me" by Jason Derulo starts playing over the sound system as a blonde woman steps through the curtain holding a go pro camera in her hand. She moves it around before turning to show Carrie and Nina walking out right behind her. The crowd is going nuts as Carrie and Nina are waving their hands at the crowd. The start sprinting down the ramp as the blonde woman just follows them down the ramp. Carrie and Nina are posing on the turnbuckles.
DING DING DING
Clark and Carrie start. Clark runs at Carrie looking for a Clothesline but Carrie avoids it after a spot of Carrievasion. Carrie turns to face Clark but is blindsided by Dozier. Carrie's attention turns to Dozier but she gets Forearms in the shoulders from Clark. She whips Carrie off the ropes but Carrie reverses it sending Clark off them only for Clark to hit a Slingblade. Clark whips Carrie into the corner and follows hitting a Step Up High Knee that she follows with a Short Arm Clothesline. Tag To Dozier. Dozier whips Carrie off the ropes and hits a Tilt-a-whirl Backbreaker and a Powerbomb before tagging Clark back in. Carrie has dragged her way to a neutral corner and Clark runs looking for a Cannonball but Carrie rolls out of the way. Clark crashes into the corner as Carrie dives tagging in Nina.
Nina leaps into the ring and hits Clark with the full Chrissy Shuffle of a Right Jab, a Left Hook, a Right Cross and a Spinning Roundhouse Nina then hits Clark's thigh with roundhouse kicks. Nina whips Clark off the ropes and then hoists her into the air hitting a pop-up X Factor.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Dozier grabs Nina's leg dragging her off his partner. Nina gets to her feet to confront Dozier but he hits Nina with a Right Hand that dazes her long enough for Clark to roll her with a Small Package.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Nina pushes her off breaking the count.
Evans: Almost but not quite.
Kushnir: That distraction and Right Hand by Eddie Dozier almost cost the Halo Syndicate here. They will need to keep an eye on him.
Dozier tags in and Spears Nina. He lifts her to her feet and hits a Sacrifice before tagging Clark back in. Clark grabs Nina's arms and cracks her with a Thor's Hammer. She covers.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Carrie dives into the ring breaking the count. Carrie runs at Dozier and Dropkicks him off the apron and into the ringside barrier. Clark tries to punch Carrie but she ducks and grabs Carrie from behind. Nina's on her feet and they hit a Clown Mask Special. Nina drops onto Clark for the cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Dozier pushes Carrie who falls onto Nina breaking the count.
Evans: I thought that was it!
Kushnir: I'm sure a lot here thought the same but, again, Dozier causing a distraction that costs The Syndicate.
Carrie officially tags in. As does Dozier. Carrie leaps over the top rope catching Dozier in the face with a Dropkick. Dozier briefly drops to his knees but it's all the time Carrie needs to hit a Somersault Neckbreaker and a Shining Wizard before whipping Dozier to the corner. Carrie tags in Nina. She charges at Dozier. Clark catches Nina from behind with a Clothesline. Carrie dives at Clark and both fall out of the ring and brawl at ringside. Dozier grabs a distracted Nina hitting The End.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... SABOTAGE!!!
Evans: They stop a distracting Eddie Dozier and get distracted by Callie Clark!
Kushnir: They may have gotten the win tonight but Sabotage know that had Callie Clark not interfered when she did, this could easily have gone the way of The Syndicate. They were looking to end it. Huge win for Sabotage though as they book themselves tickets to StrangleMania and a match with the EWC World Tag Team Champions!
Dozier stands in victory raising a hand in the air. He looks down at the fallen Nina and arrogantly places a foot on her chest. Clark rolls into the ring and she too raises an arm in victory before yelling abuse at the booing fans in the arena.
Evans: Big win for Sabotage here. They are heading to StrangleMania! Wait a second .. what's this now? .. I know that music.
Kushnir: It's our Indy Champion .. Narumi Tsutsumi's on her way to the ring. I wonder what she has to say about the match later tonight in our main event.
The camera cuts to ...
“THE BADDEST” by Raon Lee hits as Narumi Tsutsumi comes out with the Indy Championship around her waist and an oni themed box. Megumi's hand can be seen giving Narumi a thumbs up as encouragement from behind the curtains, which Narumi nods at before heading down the ramp. Narumi smiles and hops while throwing horned hearts cutouts form the box all over nearby fans and the ramp on her way.
Evans: Love seems to be in the air on the eve of Valentine's day as our Indy Champion is as peculiar as ever.
Kushnir: Nevertheless, I'm told she asked for this time on her own to speak as Indy Champion.
Narumi is given a microphone and retains her cutesy smile while being playful with the fans.
Narumi: You sure you should be accepting hearts from a yokai before Valentine's day? I could be a succubus.
Narumi winks and giggles as some fans wave the horned hearts and whistle at her. But then Narumi waves her hand to calm them as she's out to do more than be playful and wants to make an address.
Narumi: I know, I know, I make some of the traditionalists uncomfortable as Indy Champion with how I act. On top of the fact they're more used to the grizzled western men lately wearing this championship. So they call me an anime princess and make sure it's known it's begrudgingly when they acknowledge I'm at the top of the Prime mountain right now. Do you think that's new to me? I'm first in line to head an even more traditional Japanese family. They have tried to make me conform to norms since I was a child and even now ask why I've chosen to wrestle on the Indy brand of all places in the EWC. But, I'll never apologize for who I am, what makes me tick, and for my fun way to connect with these wonderful fans!
The crowd cheer on as Narumi looks around, taking in the reception. Narumi then unbuckles the Indy Championship and lifts it into the air.
Narumi: And with this, I don't need to apologize to anyone. This championship proves I've made the right decisions as a Tsutsumi and a member of the Prime roster. Any detractors in the back concerned about my quirks as the face of Prime, while they deflect from their own shortcomings, should ask themselves why they didn't get a quad brand main event PPV spot for Prime and win it! Ask themselves why when Victor Price tried to light a fire under us by threatening to replace us all if we didn't produce results, why wasn't it them who went to Brawl and beat their then FX Champion like I did!
Narumi puts the belt on her shoulder and nods, understanding the weight of her role.
Narumi: What I will do is continue to convert non believers to people who can trust me as I tirelessly work to prove myself and represent the Prime I love. Not as its shield like Dio once was with his protection, but as its blade that tests the mettle of its metal against the best talents in the EWC! I promise you all that! I don't think we have to be protected from anything, so I encourage all of you to fight and raise hell. I see Amber already does for us without fear! And I'll take on all comers on this incredible roster, be it Aiya or Ashe, or the big returning EWC names like Bosa and Gautier choosing Prime as their homes! And out of all the lovely rivals on the roster that I haven't faced one on one, I'll be waiting for Saidie.
Narumi: But don't ever confuse my love and personality as making me a pushover, neither in representing my family nor personally as a performer will I allow people to wrong me and think they will know peace. We intended to settle the Senshi's problems with the Southern Express tonight. While that didn't happen as I hoped, I haven't forgotten my even deeper unfinished business with Scorpio for how he mistreated me during and after last years StrangleMania preshow. So this year, I'm ready to cut down whoever wins the main event tonight! And continue the wild oni era of Prime!
Narumi's music hits again and she returns the microphone to the ringside staff. She waves to the crowd while leaving, and the show continues on.
We cut backstage to the office of Prime GM Victor Price, where we see the door open to reveal BRAWL General Manager Jim Connors stepping out, turning back with a nod.
Connors: Thanks again Mr. Price, looking forward to making that official!
Jim closes the door, turning to take his leave...only to be approached, possibly even confronted, by PRIME interviewer Jenna Salvatore.
Salvatore: Mr. Connors, what a surprise seeing you here at PRIME!
Jim responds to this with a chuckle.
Connors: Is it, Jenna? Everyone's friend Amber Lisa Hall decided to show up at our door on Monday, with a bit of smack talk in sending a message to Jason Rayne...and I am here to smack back.
Jim pauses, thinking about this as he scratches his chin.
Connors: That doesn't quite sound right...anyway, I just had a nice chat with Victor Price, and the two of us see eye to eye on a big opportunity for Amber. If she wants to speak on behalf of PRIME, than I have no problem bringing someone here to speak on behalf of BRAWL.
Jim turns his attention to the camera, as if speaking directly to Amber.
Connors: So, Miss Hall, if it's a challenge you're looking for, it's a challenge you'll get when the blue brand heads to Turin, Italy!
With that, Jim turns back to Jenna.
Connors: How's that for a scoop?
Jim flashes a smile before walking off, leaving us with a slightly confused Jenna as we cut away to a commercial break.
NON TITLE
SINGLES MATCH
#1 VS #2 INDY TITLE CONTENDER
SAIDIE SHARPE
Vs SCORPIO
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
SINGLES MATCH
#1 VS #2 INDY TITLE CONTENDER
SAIDIE SHARPE
Vs SCORPIO
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
We return to ringside where Marshal Evans raises an eyebrow at the camera as we await the nights big main event.
Evans: Don't know about you but I'm worried about whatever freakshow Jimmy's going to send to Prime at our next show. Right now, however, all thoughts are on StrangleMania as the winner of this, our main event, heads there to take on Narumi Tsutsumi for the Indy Championship. Will it be Sharpe? Or will it be Scorpio? What a way to kick off the season!
Reid: The following match, set for one fall, is a number one contenders match with the winner to face the Indy Champion at StrangleMania and it is your main event of the evening. Joining us first, residing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and 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 her opponent.
'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: And the opponent, Please welcome, from London, England, weighing in at 205 lbs... 'The People's Camp', 'The Baddest Bitch On The Planet', 'The Prime Minister'... '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 fires at Saidie with a Superkick but Saidie blocks it and spins Scorpio around before booting him in the gut and hitting an Enziguri. Scorpio gets to his feet and charges Saidie only for Saidie to counter with a Hip Toss which she transitions into an Armbar. Scorpio yells in pain as Saidie wrenches on his arm before he manages to grab Saidie in a Headscissors to break the hold. Scorpio gets back to his feet and runs at Saidie. She lifts him looking for a Spinebuster but Scorpio is able to hit her with a Tornado DDT. Saidie staggers to her feet but is dropped back to the mat with a Dropsault from Scorpio. Scorpio lifts Saidie to her feet and takes her back down with a Snap Suplex that he quickly follows with a Standing Moonsault. Saidie uses the ropes to pull herself to her feet as Scorpio fires at her with a Roundhouse Kick. Saidie ducks it and blasts Scorpio with a European Uppercut that sends him over the top rope to the outside.
Evans: Can you become number one contender on a count out?
Kushnir: I would assume so. Just says 'winner'. That being said, I'm sure both in this match would be looking for a more decisive win for the bragging rights alone.
Scorpio picks himself to his feet just in time as Saidie crashes into him with a Suicide Dive. Saidie goes to lift Scorpio but he grabs her and pulls her into the barrier. Scorpio gets to the apron and enters the ring to break the count but climbs back to the apron. Scorpio runs along the apron before diving at Saidie with a Crossbody. Scorpio rolls Saidie back into the ring before leaping over the ropes and down on Saidie with a Legdrop. He keeps his leg over her as the referee counts.
ONE....
TWO....
THR.... NO! KICK OUT!
Saidie gets a shoulder off the mat to break the count. Scorpio climbs to the middle turnbuckle and drops on Saide with a Senton. Scorpio gets to his feet as Saidie sits up. Scorpio quickly lashes out with a Superkick that knocks her back down. He covers.
ONE....
TWO....
THR.... NO! KICK OUT!
All Saidie can do is roll onto her side but it breaks the count.
Evans: I thought she was out like a light after that kick.
Kushnir: She was out alright, just not out long enough for Scorpio to get the three count.
Scorpio lifts Saidie to her feet but she pushes him away and fires at Scorpio with a series of Forearms. Saidie whips him off the ropes but Scorpio ducks a Clothesline attempt. Saidie quickly turns and scoops Scorpio up hitting a Spinebuster. Saidie takes a few steps back before running at Scorpio hitting a Senton. She hooks the leg
ONE....
TWO....
THR.... NO! KICK OUT!
Scorpio reaches an arm into the air breaking the count. Saidie lifts Scorpio to his feet and grabs him in a front facelock that she turns into a Hangman's Neckbreaker position. Saidie pushes Scorpio away but he turns around in time to eat a Spinning Heel Kick. Scorpio staggers to his feet as Saidie grabs him in a Waistlock. She jerks him for a German Suplex but can't lift him. Scorpio starts to laugh but Saidie puts her hands on his shoulders and leaps over Scorpio taking him to the mat with a Head Scissors that she rolls into a cover.
ONE....
TWO....
THR.... NO! ROPE BREAK!
Scorpio's heel manages to reach the bottom rope breaking the count.
Evans: She went from almost losing to almost winning. I don't know how she did it.
Kushnir: I'll tell you. Narumi Tsutsumi at StrangleMania. That carrot is hanging before them and both want a bite of it.
Both slowly get to their feet before Scorpio spins on his heel cracking Saidie in the face with an Elbow. Saidie holds her nose, as her eyes water, hoping it's not broken. This leaves her open for a Fuck You Europe.
ONE....
TWO....
THR.... NO! KICK OUT!
Saide just manages to roll out of it and onto her stomach breaking the count as Scorpio punches the mat in anger. Scorpio gets to his feet as a speeding Saidie comes toward him smacking him with a BSPT that knocks him flat. Saide dives onto the fallen Scorpio.
ONE....
TWO....
THR.... NO! KICK OUT!
Scorpio rolls to his side breaking the count.
Evans: Do we have the ok to be on air all night? I feel we may need it.
Kushnir: I look forward to finding out.
Both get to their feet. Saidie fires at Scorpio with a series of Forearms. She Irish Whips him but Scorpio Arm Wringers into a counter. Scorpio attempts an AGR but Saidie pushes him so hard into the corner that he drops to his knees. Saide runs at him for a Sparkling Witch but Scorpio ducks and rolls Saidie up.
ONE....
TWO....
THR.... NO! KICK OUT!
Saidie rolls out breaking the count and quickly gets back to her feet.
AGR!
ONE....
TWO....
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... SCORPIO!!!The crowd are on their feet as the scene settles and Scorpio and Saidie Sharpe slowly get to their feet staring one another down. The referee has the Showtime Broadcast Championship in his hand ready to give it back to the S-Factor as Scorpio’s eyes narrow and he advances on Sharpe. She holds her ground and the pair go forehead-to-forehead, the crowd going wild for this one potentially continuing. A chant of “FUCK HIM UP SAIDIE, FUCK HIM UP!” reverberates around the arena as Scorpio sneers and clenches his fist, before suddenly backing off. Crème throws him a microphone…
Scorpio: Saidie, darling, no matter what irrelevant little thoughts go through your pathetic little brain and spout out of your inexperienced mouth the truth of the matter is this is going to be Scorpio Season. You think you’re going to ‘run the indies’, fucking try it bitch, THESE ARE MY SUNDAY NIGHTS!
Sharpe rolls her eyes at the show of bravado from The S-Factor as the crowd’s booing intensifies. She shakes her head and looks exasperated at having to listen to another speech from Scorpio.
Scorpio: Perhaps you’ve forgotten just who you’re up against, because in the end I always win. I ended the longest championship reign in EWC history, I am now the second longest reigning Showtime Broadcast or Television Champion no matter what you call that title, I was… oh bored of my accolades are you?
Kushnir: Hang on, someone’s just got into the ring is that…
Evans: It is!
He smirks as Saidie stares him down.
Scorpio: … it’s ok Saidie my dear, it kept you focused on me just long enough…
He winks as Saidie looks concerned – JUST AS DALILAH ASHE SMASHES HER FROM BEHIND WITH AN ELBOW TO THE HEAD! THE CROWD BOO LOUDLY AS SHE LEAPS UP AND BRINGS UP HER KNEES, DROPPING TO NAIL SAIDIE SHARPE WITH THE BRUTUS BLADE! The fans are screaming their hatred as Scorpio lifts the Showtime Broadcast Championship above his head. The Last Temptation stares down at Sharpe as the camera catches that she’s wearing a ’The Prime Minister’ t-shirt. She slides from the ring and backs up the ramp watching Scorpio with a smile on her face as he takes a pot-shot kick at Saidie’s side.
Kushnir: I can’t believe it, Dalilah Ashe has taken out Saidie Sharpe!
Evans: You’ve got to wonder whether this makes it official… are Scorpio and Ashe an alliance on Prime…?!
Kushnir: And that sure makes next week’s Showtime Broadcast Championship match interesting! The champion takes on his greatest fan…
Evans: Sadly that's all we have time for tonight. We've got a big show on the way in two weeks as the road to StrangleMania kicks off in high gear. Tyler Quest, Bosa and Kyle Gautier, all fresh off GAMBIT wins will be here, we'll also see Jordan Sharpe as part of his farewell tour, we have a BRAWL vs PRIME match and an X-Division Match all on the docket. PRIME 92's Main Event is also set as Ashe takes on Scorpio for the Showtime Broadcast Championship. So from Victor Price, the Prime roster, Hayley and myself we wish you a good night and we can't wait to see you in Turin which is where we'll be next time on Prime!
The scene fades as the crowd cheers while 'Howlin' For You' by The Black Keys blares over the loudspeakers at every location.
END SCREEN
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SEGMENT WRITERS
Amber Lisa Hall
"Headhuntress" Aiya / Saidie Sharpe
Scorpio
Southern Express
Melody Malone
Narumi Tsutsumi
MNB
Scorpio
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RECAP OF WINNERS
SINGLES MATCH
Aeon Khronos Vs David Miller (N/S)
WINNER: Aeon Khronos
...
TRIPE THREAT MATCH / WINNER FACES SHOWTIME BROADCAST CHAMPION
Dalilah Ashe Vs Lorenzo Vs Amber Lisa Hall
WINNER: Dalilah Ashe
...
SINGLES MATCH
Melody Malone Vs "Headhuntress" Aiya
WINNER: Melody Malone
...
TAG TEAM MATCH / NON TITLE
Southern Express Vs Senshi Of The Blade
WINNERS: Southern Express
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TAG TEAM MATCH - WINNER GOES TO STRANGLEMANIA
Sabotage Vs Halo Syndicate
WINNERS: Sabotage
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SINGLES MATCH / WINNER FACES INDY CHAMPION
Scorpio Vs Saidie Sharpe
WINNER: Scorpio
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MVP OF THE NIGHT: Sabotage
MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Southern Express vs Senshi Of The Blade
RECAP OF WINNERS
SINGLES MATCH
Aeon Khronos Vs David Miller (N/S)
WINNER: Aeon Khronos
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TRIPE THREAT MATCH / WINNER FACES SHOWTIME BROADCAST CHAMPION
Dalilah Ashe Vs Lorenzo Vs Amber Lisa Hall
WINNER: Dalilah Ashe
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SINGLES MATCH
Melody Malone Vs "Headhuntress" Aiya
WINNER: Melody Malone
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TAG TEAM MATCH / NON TITLE
Southern Express Vs Senshi Of The Blade
WINNERS: Southern Express
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TAG TEAM MATCH - WINNER GOES TO STRANGLEMANIA
Sabotage Vs Halo Syndicate
WINNERS: Sabotage
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SINGLES MATCH / WINNER FACES INDY CHAMPION
Scorpio Vs Saidie Sharpe
WINNER: Scorpio
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MVP OF THE NIGHT: Sabotage
MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Southern Express vs Senshi Of The Blade
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