Post by PARAMOUNT on Nov 8, 2023 22:54:21 GMT -6
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation Presents
“Superstar” by For Squirrels begins to blast over the arena speakers as our feed comes to life...
The fans packing the Barclay's Center tonight all come to their feet. Further explosions rock the very foundation of the arena as a large video screen is lowered from the rafters, stopping 15 feet above the ring! Everyone in Brooklyn knows that the self-proclaimed greatest show on Wednesday night is about to begin and they cheer accordingly! The heavy riffs from 'Superstar' continue to blare over the arena, setting the tone for what is to come later on this evening.
** The Pinnacle Closes Season 24! **
EPISODE #38
EPISODE #38
NOVEMBER 8TH, 2023
LIVE! from the Barclay's Center - Brooklyn, New YorkWARNING: This live event contains strong coarse language (L), and intense violence (V) which may be unsuitable for younger viewers. None of the matches you are about to watch have been predetermined. Only some of the thematic story-lines have been discussed beforehand. Accordingly, EWC and it's producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any match or activity performed in this live event.
“Superstar” by For Squirrels begins to blast over the arena speakers as our feed comes to life...
The scene immediately cuts to a pyro show erupting on the outside of the Barclay's Center!
Then a cut to another, equally explosive show on the inside!
Then a cut to another, equally explosive show on the inside!
The fans packing the Barclay's Center tonight all come to their feet. Further explosions rock the very foundation of the arena as a large video screen is lowered from the rafters, stopping 15 feet above the ring! Everyone in Brooklyn knows that the self-proclaimed greatest show on Wednesday night is about to begin and they cheer accordingly! The heavy riffs from 'Superstar' continue to blare over the arena, setting the tone for what is to come later on this evening.
IT'S ALL I WANT, IT'S ALL I NEED
IT'S ALL I SEE, IT'S ALL I BREATHE
IT'S WHAT I AM, IT'S WHAT'S I KNOW
IT'S WHAT I FEEL, IT'S WHAT I BLEED!
IT'S ALL I SEE, IT'S ALL I BREATHE
IT'S WHAT I AM, IT'S WHAT'S I KNOW
IT'S WHAT I FEEL, IT'S WHAT I BLEED!
On the Extreme-Tron, this episode of Paramount Wrestling begins with its opening video montage detailing many of the historic events that have taken place in the five-year history of Future Stars of Wrestling, setting the tone for the history of the Orange brand. From past champions like Jason Hunter, Dixie Dubois, Amis Shelton, Magdalena Lockheart, and Otaki all standing underneath an old FSW logo to the more current Future Stars Champions like Xavier Reid, Cletus Franklin, Robina Hood, Melody Malone, Robbie Rayder, Stitches, Candy, and Wes Walker tearing down that mold, showing the Paramount Wrestling Logo...
As more pyro goes off the Paramount Wrestling logo appears and flashes of the roster appear on the screen such as Next Level, "The Beautiful Battleship" Sonya, Tanja Devereaux, The Kruel Masters, Shaker Jones, Adriana Aquilla, El Pablo, Emma Louise, 3pAC, Eddie Dozier, Ashley Freeman, Jack Hart and Sakura Yamamoto. The final images shown are a montage of Xavier Reid, the EWC Undisputed Championship over his Shoulder as "The Memphis Mouthpiece" Tommy Love looks on in adoration, JoJo Rush with the EWC X-Division &International Championships over his shoulders, next to him The Heat Packers with the EWC World Tag Team Championships around their waists, Ibuki Ito and the EWC North American championship high over his head, and "The Young Mogul" Marcu$ $t. John proudly sporting the Apple TV + Broadcast Championship over his shoulder.
The camera pans around the loud and out of control audience. As the fireworks continue to explode, the fans chant and cheer! Cameras pan around the arena to catch some of the signage that many fans have brought to Barclay's Center with them here tonight. The Paramount Wrestling fan-base is as adamant about having their voices heard now as ever:
"THE MAGIC IS WITH US IN BROOKLYN"
"IRON SHARPENS IRON AND LOVE CLUB SHARPENS LOVE CLUB"
"THE HOUSE FEARS PARAMOUNT"
"I DON'T WANT TO WAIT UNTIL O.N.E FOR WARGAMES!"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
The lights come back to full and the fans offer one last rousing cheer at the opening festivities. Tonight's announcers are on standby and ready for the show to begin.
Watson: It might be chilly in the Big Apple, but here tonight inside of the Barclay's Center it is HOT as we close out season 24 tonight on Paramount Wrestling! I am Tim Watson, HE is Cid Sydney and THIS is the season finale of Paramount Wrestling!
Sydney: It's great to be back with another episode of Paramount Wrestling! Season 24 has been another highlight year for the orange brand and tonight we cap things off and prepare for the biggest event of the year, i'm talking about WrestleFest! We already know what the main event will be, Sally Talfourd will be taking on Xavier Reid, both of whom are in action tonight as Talfourd takes on Brawl's Alexander Umbra and Reid takes on the EWC North American champion Ibuki Ito!
Watson: We also will be seeing the official contract signing for that big WrestleFest main event later tonight! We also have Lo Dovino in action against Jack Hart in our opening contest, the return of the Voodoo queen herself, Tanja Devereaux will be taking on The Canadian Badass Shaker Jones.
Sydney: The final, yes FINAL defense of the Apple TV+ Broadcast Championship will also take place tonight as SONYA takes on Marcu$ $t. John and then in our main event we have three of the hottest tag teams in EWC putting on what is sure to be an absolute barn burner as The House team New Money takes on the Silent Discotechnicos and 3pAC!
Watson: We have all this and SO MUCH MORE! Our first match of the night will be coming up right after this quick message from EWCTV. Don't go anywhere .. Paramount Wrestling action will be back in exactly 1 minute
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Pre-recorded earlier in an empty Barclay’s Center
Marcu$ $t. John sits in the stands where thousands of raucous fans will soon be in the arena for the finale of Paramount. His head is down as he is in deep thought. The camera zooms in on his face as he slowly lifts it up.
M$J: A lot is going on. I defend the Apple TV+ Broadcast Championship tonight against Sonya. I then go to Brawl for the first time this year from Brooklyn to New York City and team with the man that derailed my season in King Flip but not only that, I’m tasked with double duty by going up against a member of the Infamous House faction, JoJo Rush. After that is One Night Encounter. The House vs. Team EWC. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves shall we.
Marcu$ stops speaking and looks around the arena and closes his eyes as if he can hear the crowd roaring.
M$J: The calm before the storm. If I can go through Sonya, that punches my ticket to WrestleFest to become the man that will be tasked with defending against each and every brand in the EWC. Sonya, you said that this is the Final Exam and you went to some phony Paramount Wrestling 101 course. You wasted money and people know I’m an expert at dollars. I am Paramount, through and through. I breathe Paramount, I bleed Paramount, I am the card carrying border patrol member that represents this roster better than anyone in the history of this brand. Speaking of history, I’m going to give you a history lesson when we step in that ring.
He pulls out a poster of Paramount 27. Shows it to the camera and waits until it comes into clear view for everyone to see it.
M$J: The arena I am sitting in now. The finale of 2022. The opponent I am facing now. It all lines up. Is it Deja Vu for you or is it Redemption? That is the question that I am asking you. Which one will it be? I know, but do you? Once I’m finished with you, I’ll then focus on getting down to business with Flip and securing a victory then in the same night showing The House that while I may not be an EWC World Champion, EWC Hall of Famer, or EWC GM, I am the most dangerous man in that match. JoJo gets a taste before I unleash a full after Thanksgiving meal ass whooping on The House in War Games. Then I’ll ride that momentum into WrestleFest and go into 2024 so that I can bite Flip’s back off at StrangleMania.
Marcu$ $t. John balds the poster up and throws it towards the ring as if he is shooting a basketball.
M$J: I’m aware that he hasn’t accepted that match yet, but YET is the key word. As you can see my road map is clear, which makes tonight that much more important Sonya. You are the second domino to fall into place for me. The first was Sally and taking the title that’s laying over my shoulder right now. That allowed me a route to WrestleFest but to secure my spot, I have to run through you. I’m putting you to sleep and there ain't a damn thing you can do about it. Nothing personal, you are just a victim of circumstance and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. AGAIN!!! Fret not though, I’m still rooting for you. Just not tonight. Good luck on your future endeavors.
The camera pans out wide as Marcu$ gets up from the seat and walks down the ramp to presumably head towards the backstage of the arena.
SINGLES MATCH
Adriana Aquilla
VS Jack Hart
We return to ringside where the crowd is absolutely on fire after getting pumped up by the current Apple TV+ Broadcast champion.
Watson: Cid we've got a certified banger coming up later tonight if Marcu$ $t John gets his way, but first we've got our opening bout! Adriana Aquilla looks to keep the momentum going against a very game Jack Hart.
Starr: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, residing in San Francisco, California and weighing in at 120 pounds... ADRIANA AQUILLA!
Iron by Within Temptation hits the speakers and the crowd comes alive as Adriana Aquilla makes her way down to the ring, she slaps hands with a couple of fans before rolling into the ring ready for her match as she removes her jacket.
Starr: And the opponent, from Hurricane, West Virginia and weighing in at 232 pounds... JACK HART!
'God's Gonna Cut You Down' by Johnny Cash begins to play and as the words begin, through the curtain emerges Jack Hart with a black T shirt reading 'The Jack of Hearts' and a heart symbol beneath the text. With minimal fuss, he marches down the ramp and to ringside, slapping the hands of the fans as he does a circle around the ring before climbing the steel steps and entering the ring through the middle rope. Arms aloft he gees up the crowd by bouncing off the ropes closest to the camera in this stance and climb up to the middle turnbuckle to raise one arm aloft with his index finger pointing to the sky.
DING DING DING
Jack runs for something that Addy ducks. She fires at him with a superkick that Jack blocks. Jack shoves her foot away but Addy cracks him with three forearm smashes that back him up. He steps forward but Addy leaps hitting a dropkick that knocks Jack to the mat. Addy rolls to the apron. She launches herself back into the ring and knocks him down with a springboard clothesline. Jack slowly gets to his feet but Addy knocks him back down with a superkick. She makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Jack rolls a shoulder off the mat breaking the count. Addy lifts Jack to his feet but he grabs her around the waist and drives Addy to the mat with a belly to belly suplex. Addy gets to her feet but Jack runs hitting her in the gut with a raised knee. He cracks her with a European uppercut that staggers Addy. Jack lifts her and drops her onto the top turnbuckle with a front suplex. Jack climbs to the top and grabs Addy bringing her back to the ring with a superplex. He floats over into a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Addy lifts a shoulder off the mat to break the count.
Watson: Smart wrestling there. He hit a big superplex but Jack Hart wisely rolled over for the cover to give his opponent less time to recover.
Sydney: Adriana Aquilla needs to get back into this or that kick out will be nothing but delaying the inevitable
Both get to their feet. Jack runs off the ropes hitting Addy with a bicycle kick that knocks her back off the ropes. Jack takes her to the mat with a drop toe hold. Addy gets to her feet clutching her nose making her easy prey for Jack to lift onto his shoulders. He moves to the middle of the ring and brings Addy down across his knee with an Ushigoroshi. He makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Addy rolls to her side to break the count. Jack pulls Addy to her feet and drives her face down across his knee. She staggers around the ring before Jack clotheslines her over the top rope. Addy hangs on to the top rope and pulls Jack down across the rope. He staggers clutching his throat as Addy springs over the ropes hitting a Mexican Destroyer. The referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Jack just manages to lift a shoulder off the mat to break the count.
Watson: How close do you have to be?!
Sydney: That was as close as it gets. Any closer and the bell starts ringing.
Addy lifts Jack to his feet but Jack fights Addy off with forearms to the gut. Addy doubles over and Jack lifts her into position for a Heartstopper but Addy counters rolling him into a sunset flip. Both get to their feet where Addy knocks Jack down with a spinning heel kick. She stumbles into the turnbuckles and climbs to the top. Addy leaps for Divine Grace. At the last second, Jack rolls to the side and Addy hits nothing but the mat. She stumbles to her feet but Jack scoops her hitting a Heartstopper. He hooks the leg as the referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall JACK HART!
Jack climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and raises one arm aloft with his index finger pointing to the sky.
Watson: What a match that was but in every contest there must be a winner. Tonight it was Jack Hart. A smart counter gave him the opportunity to drop a Heartstopper and pick up the three count.
Sydney: Cliche as it may seem but if Adriana Aquilla had been able to connect with the Divine Grace, it would have finished Jack Hart and she’d have picked up the win. She’ll fight another day and I expect her to be more motivated when she does.
Watson: Stick around Paramount, we've still got a LOT more to come tonight including a main event you DON'T want to miss!
The tron flashes to life and the crowd begin to cheer as “The S-Factor” Scorpio’s face fills half the screen swiftly followed by Queen Melody Malone. The cheers increase further as the crowd are amped for their WrestleFest war. A calendar displaying today’s date appears before it begins to flip back through the months and years before landing on October 2019… it’s YoungBlood!
Aiello: Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to YOUNGBLOOD! We are live in front of a sold out crowd here in New Orleans, ready to watch the up and comers of EWC face off in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome!
Sydney: You say up and comer like we don't have a ten-plus year veteran on the lineup, Joe! Scorpio may be a rookie in the eyes of the EWC, but he's going to show Melody Malone just why they call him the Baddest Bitch on the Planet!
The YoungBlood logo fades into Melody Malone backstage with her assistant Vanessa. Malone is in her locker room, gazing intently upon her own reflection.
Melody Malone: This has been going on for months Vanessa… MONTHS. The last six weeks have been nothing but torture, watching him go out there and do everything he’s gone and done.. To me, to Cyrus, to Iggy, hell even the way he’s mentally spiraled out and lashed out at everyone. Tonight isn’t about looking pretty. Tonight isn’t going to BE pretty. And that’s why I don’t want you coming out tonight.
Vanessa: You can’t be serious.
Melody Malone: I’m dead serious. Honestly… nobody needs to see what’s going to happen out there. I’ve lost focus so many times leading up to this, you know? I ditched Iggy so I could get my hands on him. I fought through the damned crowd on Rampage… he got his hands on me at the watch party. Backstage. Every time I’ve turned around, he’s either been right there or he’s already on the run. I’m done with this. I’m putting an end to it the only way I know how… he can’t keep running if he can’t walk.
We fade through to the contest itself. We see as the two go hell for leather at one another barely even containing themselves before the bell rings. We see a low blow from Malone, Scorpio taunting the Queen and even cutting a promo at a ringside camera to rile her up, and even Malone slamming a crowbar into the S-Factor. We see Malone almost score the win with a tornado DDT, Scorpio almost take it with a vicious superkick, Malone raking at Scorpio’s eyes with her nails, and even rubbing actual salt into his bleeding wounds. We see Malone drop Scorpio with a somersault cutter onto his own signature weapon Vidal the Hairdryer, Scorpio using hairspray and a lighter to form a flamethrower and singe Malone’s hair and face, and almost scoring a win with Malone’s own Crowning Achievement used against her. Finally we see Malone land a Noble Pursuit through a burning table, a vicious call-back to Scorpio’s time in the insanity cage, scoring the win.
The tron finishes on Scorpio and Malone side by side with “THE END OF AN ERA, AND THE END OF A WAR… SCORPIO… MALONE… ONE LAST TIME AT WRESTLEFEST.”
Watson: These two have had a storied war spanning over four years in the EWC now, and with Scorpio’s career coming to an end this season there was really always going to be one woman he would go out to.
Sydney: We’ve just seen their first one-on-one pay-per-view encounter back at the inaugural YoungBlood and my god what a contest that was, but it was just the beginning of some hellish battles over the years.
Watson: I’m sure memory lane will be in full force over the coming weeks and I for one can’t wait to re-live all these two have given us. Save the date ladies and gentlemen… The Prime Minister and The Queen… it’s going to be epic!
We cut backstage to Lisa Goldrush who is standing with a microphone in hand.
Lisa Goldrush: Joining me now, fresh off his win over Adriana Aquilla earlier on tonight, is 'The Jack of Hearts' Jack Hart.
The camera pans out to reveal Jack Hart next to Lisa Goldrush, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a white towel with one hand, and holding a bottle of water in the other.
Lisa Goldrush: Jack, another win tonight makes it four without a loss since your return. What do you attribute that success to?
Jack has a moment to think and compose himself before responding.
Jack Hart: Thanks Lisa. The gods honest truth is just hard work and determination. After every match I've not just basked in the elation of victory. I've gone back and looked at what I could have done better. There's always room for improvement, even when you're having a good run. Whereas previously I'd have been as high as a kite after a win, and a loss would feel like the end of the world, I've managed to keep grounded whatever the result and that's just what I need to carry on being successful here.
Lisa Goldrush: And Jack, what is next for you? Where do you see yourself heading towards as we come closer to WrestleFest and the end of the season?
Jack Hart: Well, the upper echelons here in the EWC have been making plenty of noise about the changes that are to come in the EWC, with the most interesting to me being the title situation. The path that has lead me here has been stained with the blood and sweat that I've put into these matches. Now it's time for it to be paved in gold. Paramount will soon introduce the Dynasty Championship, and a new champion is to be crowned. With the run that I've been on, I think I'm more than deserving of a shot at becoming the first ever Dynasty Champion. Winning gold is what we're all working towards, if you're not, you're in the wrong game. I think I'm worthy of a least some consideration after the past few weeks.
Jack throws the towel onto the floor and takes a large drink from the bottle of water.
Lisa Goldrush: Well that is hard to dispute. But there will be a lot of other worthy competitors vying for the same opportunity. How do you think this should be handled.
Jack Hart: Well that part is simple. Just let us fight. We'll find out who has the minerals then, won't we?
Lisa nods her head as Jack gives her a smile and walks out of shot and we fade out.
"House of the Rising Sun" by Leo begins to play. The crowd begins to boo as Eddie Dozier makes his way out from the back.
Watson: Well, Cid, it looks like The House is in the house.
Sydney: That they are. It's The House's resident bad boy, Eddie Dozier!
Watson: We really haven't heard much from him since he made his return back in June. We have seen him show up on occasion all throughout the company, but he's barely been in the ring. Although, he and JoJo Rush really came close to beating 3pAC and Eddie and Jamie Love DID beat Bloody Sureiyazu a couple of weeks ago.
Dozier steps into the ring and walks to the middle. He's got a microphone in his hand and the music fades out. The crowd continues to boo as he raises it to his mouth.
Dozier: If you fucking Brooklyn morons would shut up for a minute...
Louder boos. He pulls the microphone away from his mouth. He looks around as the crowd begins a "FUCK YOU EDDIE!" chant. He shakes his head and continues after a few rounds of the chant.
Dozier: Exactly what I thought. A bunch of shit-talking, can't-back-it-up, minimum wage-earning fucks... This city reminds me a lot of this brand. We all know that Paramount has a bunch of hacks and losers. Shaker Jones... Amber Lisa... Tanja Devereaux... Emma Louise... Adriana Aquilla... SONYA... when I go up and down this pathetic roster, it's very clear to see that there really isn't a whole lot of competition running through these veins. I've sat back and I have bided my time. I've made sure to support the members of The House from time-to-time in the Rumble, in Chris Page's arrival into The House, and elsewhere. But the time has come for me to look out for number one. I've sat back for half of this year and watched as these peons continue to compete and lower the ratings of what was once the best brand in the company. Aside from Sally Talfourd, El Pablo, and Ibuki Ito, there hasn't been anything to tune into. Paramount has become the D-show, yes... even after Prime. This show needs a new face... a new A-lister. That's where I come in.
Speaking of Ibuki Ito, I am putting you on notice. You see, I don't give two fucks about the Apple TV Championship... it's a stupid name, anyway. I don't even want the damn Dynasty Championship, whenever the hell that becomes a thing. No, what I really want is that North American Championship you proudly wear around your waist. I've been hanging around The House for almost six months, now, and all I have seen is title win after title win after title win and even title acquisition. The House is mighty powerful right now, but we can stand to be much more powerful. The group is going to show the world just how dominant we really are when we litter the cages full of the EWC's blood at WarGames. But we want more gold. So, Ibuki, consider yourself targeted. And if you happen to lose that North American Championship before I get to you, I'll be gunning for whomever that new Champion might be.
This is MY show now. The House needed a strong representative on Paramount and it's time for me to emerge as that person. Watch your backs, Paramount... and don't blink.
Dozier drops the microphone as the crowd boos and "House of the Rising Sun" begins to play. Dozier leaves the ring as the commentary team moves on...
SINGLES MATCH
Shaker Jones
VS Tanja Devereaux
Watson and Sydney watch as one last errant beer is thrown toward the general vicinity of the stage as Eddie leaves. Somehow seems like the temperature in Barclays center has dropped several degrees.
Watson: A big win for Jack Hart earlier tonight, and some bold words from Eddie Dozier but Cid... is it just me or did someone turn the AC on in here?
Sydney: Somehow I don't think that's the AC Tim...
Watson: Maybe it's just Eddie's reception tonight, but it might be courtesy of Paramount's resident Bayou Witch, Tanja Devereaux.
Sydney: Somehow I don't think that's the AC Tim...
Watson: Maybe it's just Eddie's reception tonight, but it might be courtesy of Paramount's resident Bayou Witch, Tanja Devereaux.
Starr: The following match is set for one fall.
Pyros hit as Videos of bustling crowds of New Orleans appear on the tron as the dark and melodic tones of "Voodoo" by Godsmack blasts. Tanja comes out onto the top of the ramp in a style compared to Gail Kim during her early time in TNA before heading down the ramp with Celeste St. Laurent coming behind her to the ring as Tanja's black leather coat flows at her feet while the boos from the crowd fills the arena. She hisses at those at ringside while coming down to the ring.
Starr: Coming to the ring hailing from New Orleans, Louisina and being accompanied to the ring by Celeste St. Laurent; she is the Bayou Witch... TANJA DEVEREAUX
Tanja walk up towards the ring and enters via under the bottom rope and jumps onto the middle turnbuckle. She poses as she does her usual taunt with a hand and arm in the air as "Voodoo" continues to play. Tanja steps off the turnbuckle as she removes the leather coat as "Voodoo" fades.
Starr: And the opponent, hailing from Boston, Massachusets and weighing in at 230 pounds... SHAKER JONES!
'Locked and Loaded' by Jackyl plays as Shaker Jones appears from the back of the arena. He snakes his way through the mass of humanity as he heads toward the barrier. Shaker Jones climbs over the barrier and rolls into the ring. He paces back and forth awaiting the opening bell.
DING DING DING
Tanja runs for a tornado DDT but shaker manages to counter with a back drop. Tanja twists in mid air and drives a roundhouse kick into Shaker’s gut doubling him over and allowing Tanja to hit a butterfly suplex. Tanja runs off the ropes and smacks Shaker with a yakuza kick as he gets to his feet knocking him back down. He gets back to his feet again but Tanja runs spinning Shaker with a tornado DDT. Tanja leaps hitting a seated Shaker with a dropkick to the back of the head that knocks him forward and springing back. Tanja makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Shaker gets a foot onto the rope to break the count. Tanja lifts Shaker to his feet but he grabs her hitting an inverted atomic drop and a clothesline that knocks her to the mat. As Tanja gets to her feet, Shaker runs off the ropes hitting a flying forearm. Tanja rolls to her hands and knees. Shaker grabs her around the waist and hits a Sidewinder that sends her crashing into the corner. Tanja drops to her knees with the impact. Shaker grabs her and crashes her to the canvas with a Gonzo Bomb. He makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Tanja rolls to the side as she lifts a shoulder off the mat.
Watson: How in the hell? He damn near powerbombed Tanja Devereaux through the ring and still she kicks out!
Sydney: Shaker Jones may have to actually put her through the ring to keep Tanja down. There are some determined people in EWC.
Shaker lifts Tanja to her feet and cracks her with a forearm to the jaw. She responds with three of her own and whips Shaker off the ropes. Shaker counters by shifting his weight and pulling Tanja toward him. Shaker catches Tanja and drives her to the mat with The 87. He rolls her over and makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Tanja just manages to raise a shoulder off the mat to break the count. Shaker lifts Tanja to her feet but she quickly grabs Shaker hitting Legba’s Spirit. Tanja hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Shaker rolls to his side to break the count.
Watson: Was that the last piece of energy he has?!
Sydney: It remains to be seen but after powerbombs, Legba’s Spirits and 87’s, BOTH have to be running near empty at this point. I know I am.
Both drag themselves to their feet. Shaker runs at Tanja and drives the point of his elbow into her forehead knocking her to the mat. Shaker pulls Tanja to her feet and positions her for a RocknRolla. Tanja manages to lift Shaker up off his feet and drives him to the mat with a Voodoo. She sits on his chest as she hooks his legs.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall TANJA DEVEREAUX!
Tanja jumps onto the middle turnbuckle. She poses as she does her usual taunt with a hand and arm in the air
Watson: She did it! I don’t know how she did it but Tanja Devereaux picks up a huge win here on Paramount!
Sydney: That RocknRolla could easily have gotten the win for Shaker Jones tonight. Same for a few other moves. He has nothing to hang his head in shame over.
Watson: No he doesn't, but you've got to think this is putting Tanja in a prime position going into next season here on Paramount.
As the PARAMOUNT season finale continues, we find ourselves deep within the bowels of Barclays Center, where all seems quiet… At least, until a black BMW comes screeching down the loading zone entrance and fishtails around, leaving a trail of smoke in its wake.
After a few seconds, the passenger’s side door opens, and the crowd cheers as Rampage’s Ace King steps out, clearly still feeling some of the effects of the recent Bayou Best of the Blast Deathmatch Tournament. He grimaces as he tries to make some of the smoke dissipate; it’s not long before the car speeds off again, leaving Ace to stride through the backstage area with a purpose.
The PARAMOUNT production team has clearly gotten wind of his presence, as a small gaggle of voices emerges from around the corner with the clicking heels of Lisa Goldrush in intense pursuit.
Goldrush: Ace, first of all, how are you feeling after your second-round exit this past Friday in the BBB Deathmatch tournament?
Ace King: The light tubes turned my own lights out that night, but you know what? Still here, so that has to count for something, right?
Goldrush: Very much so, but I have to ask: With Phoenix Winterborn on the horizon for the Rampage season finale, do you think it’s wise to be here instead of focusing on your match?
‘The Gambler’ pauses briefly, then straightens himself up before turning his gaze back to Goldrush as they resume their walk and talk.
Ace King: You’ve been here a little while now, so you should know that season finales are a time where A LOT of things can happen at once, and it can be hard to follow. Yes, Phoenix Winterborn will present a challenge, and I’m not one to discount that, but there's also One Night Encounter coming up, so New Money obviously has my attention here, too. Sure, clear and present danger can emerge at any time, but right now? In a time where war is on the mind?
Ace rounds another, then stops in front of a door labeled ‘CHRIS BROCK’ with the PARAMOUNT logo affixed above as he gives a subtle nod to Lisa.
Ace King: …I'm not here to play games.
With that, Ace gently pulls the door to Chris Brock’s office open and steps through it, leaving the interviewer and camera crew on the outside looking in as we cut to a commercial for the Brawl Finale this Monday night.
Meat: YEAH EWC! GUESS WHO'S BACK! BACK AGAIN! MEAT IS BACK! WITH A NEW FRIEND!
Cheese: Yes, yes, yes, yes, yeeeees! For those of you who don't know me - which is all of you - my name is Cheese!
Meat: Yeah! My guy Tater retired from professional wrestling but I had that hunger boiling deep inside!
Cheese: You're always hungry, big guy!
Meat: I am! I am always hungry! And I came oh so close a few years back from filling my belly with those EWC Tag Team Championships but, sadly, it never happened.
Cheese: It's okay, big buddy! Our time will come. Lunch Time is back with a new look, everybody! Let's eat!
Meat licks his chops and pulls a sandwich out of nowhere. He takes a huge bite out of it and chews it enthusiastically. Cheese takes a big whiff of the air and smiles.
Cheese: Is that... gouda?!
Meat: It's VERY GOUDA!
Cheese smiles a big cheesy smile and gives a thumbs up to the camera as it fades out.
SINGLES MATCH
Alexander Umbra
VS Sally Talfourd
We return to ringside where the crowd is still cheering for the... cheesy puns.
Watson: As if our main event didn't have enough tag team action, now Lunch Time is back?! Does Chris Brock ever sleep??
Starr: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, from St Paul, Minnesota and weighing in at 215 pounds... ALEXANDRA UMBRA!
"Make Believe" by Memphis May Fire echoes out from the speakers as Alexander Umbra steps out onto the entrance ramp. Without hesitation he makes his way to the ring, but holds his arms out to the sides, taking in both the cheers and the jeers of the crowd.
Starr: And the opponent...
The lights fade to blue and red. 'Let Me Out' hits the speakers. In time with the beat, Sally walks to the front of the stage, looking down to her feat. Slowly, as the blue lights fade and the crowd is awash with red, Sally raises one arm, lets out a sharp scream, then slowly makes her way to ringside.
Starr: Making her way to the ring this evening, weighing in at a sublime one-hundred and forty pounds, standing in at five feet and ten inches of perfection, this is ‘The Last Magician’... SALLY TALFOURD!
Sally stands at the base of the steps to the ring, staring now to the space above the ring. Methodically, she climbs the steps, steps through the ropes and strides to the centre of the ring.
DING DING DING
Umbra runs at Sally for something that she ducks. Sally runs off the ropes and knocks Umbra down with a spinning heel kick. He gets to his feet but a series of forearm smashes back Umbra into the corner. Sally whips Umbra to the opposite corner but he reverses sending Sally to the buckles. Sally runs up them and throws herself at Umbra cracking him on the temple with a knee smash. Umbra stumbles to his feet where Sally knocks him to the mat again with a running leg lariat. A dropkick knocks Umbra down and Sally makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Umbra pushes his way free to break the count and rolls from the ring. Umbra quickly slides back into the ring knocking Sally down with a forearm smash to the back of the head. Umbra stomps Sally before running off the ropes. Umbra grabs Sally’s head and drives her down onto the point of his knee. Sally stumbles into the corner where Umbra charges hitting a corner splash. She drops to her knees. Umbra cracks Sally on the side of the head with a buzzsaw kick. He makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sally lifts a shoulder off the mat breaking the count.
Watson: Almost a three count right there. However, as a wise man once said, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
Sydney: Not sure I want either thrown at me but there we are.
Sally pulls herself to her feet. Umbra attempts a chop but Sally ducks and chops at Umbra. He responds by lashing out with one of his own to Sally. Umbra grabs Sally and whips her chest first into the corner. She staggers from the impact where she is easy prey for a Trip To Nowhere. He makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sally just manage to roll to her side breaking the count. Umbra lifts Sally to her feet but she shoves him back hitting Either Or out of almost desperation. Umbra drops to the mat where Sally grabs a leg and makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Umbra lifts a shoulder off the mat to break the count almost rolling to his side.
Watson: I thought that was it! I really did. I thought Sally Talfourd had caught him right on the butt of the jaw with that and knocked him clean out.
Sydney: He’s got a little more in the tank. Exactly how much, we’ll see as this match continues.
Sally gets to her feet and springs off the ropes looking for High Hopes. At the last second, Umbra rolls to safety and Sally crashes to the mat. Sally uses the ropes to pull herself to her feet. Umbra leaps for a Therapy Session but Sally has her hands on the ropes and Umbra crashes to the mat himself. He staggers to the mat where Sally grabs him and brings him crashing to the mat with an Outro. She rolls Umbra over and makes a cover as the referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall SALLY TALFOURD!
Sally climbs to each turnbuckle celebrating with a defiant and victorious fist in the air.
Watson: What a hell of a match that was! Sally Talfourd walks away with the victory and she will be happy to do so.
Sydney: One that will not be happy is Alexandra Umbra. He will be stewing in the locker rooms over that Therapy Session. Had it made proper connection, I, and probably Alexander Umbra, believe there’s no way she was kicking out of it.
Watson: Sally will want to get herself comfortable after her bout, because she'll want to be ready to keep a close eye on her opponent for Wrestlefest, Xavier Reid, as he takes on the ACE of Paramount, Ibuki Ito, later tonight.
The Extreme-Tron lights up, a commercial montage beginning to play out with a loud voiceover.
The year is 1983 and The Southern Express has taken the tag team wrestling world by storm, for the past two years they have sold out arena after arena with their fast paced action and killer good looks. After closing out 1982 by beating The Chicago City SWAT Team and capturing the Southern Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane are on top of the world…but that’s the funny thing about success…when you reach the top there is only one place left to go…enter The Austin City Angels…
It’s the tag team feud that dominated the 80’s and this season we kick off the rivalry that stretched from Georgia, to Texas all the way out to California and the historic night these two teams locked horns in Japan…this rivalry had it all, blood, broken bones, adultery, shaved heads and the betrayal that shocked the wrestling world…
Based of the best selling book, The Southern Express: Then, Now and Forever, The critically acclaimed, Golden Globe, People’s Choice and Emmy Award winning The Express returns each and every Wednesday night at 10pm to relive the incredible year that was 1983 starting tonight immediately following the Season Finale of Paramount here on Apple TV+...
The commercial cuts away to show Bunny Love looking at the TV of Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane’s smiling faces as she grins…from behind her a man clears his throat and she turns around to see the Vice President of Apple Marketing and Development Gary Kavanagh standing there with a smile…
Kavanagh: I can’t tell you how pleased we have been with The Express, it’s one of Apple’s biggest hits…
Bunny shrugs…
Love: Of course it is, everyone loves Bobby and Jimmy…
Kavanagh: Yes they do Bunny…they have been gone for almost a year and their merchandise is still a top seller here on Paramount and I have to tell you, we were jealous of the ratings bump they gave Prime when they appeared on their show earlier this season…
Love: Well, I’d suggest Paramount book a show in Nashville next season and send them some free tickets…now, enough with the pleasantries and let’s talk shop…you sent me the text about my contract coming to an end and I wanted to start the negotiations for myself and my team…
Kavanagh: You know a year is a long time to be sitting around doing nothing, I can’t imagine Bobby and Jimmy really enjoying retirement…
Bunny exhales…
Love: Well Jimmy is still rehabbing his new hip and Bobby knocked up some Instagram ‘model’ and is going to be a new father at the ripe old age of 120 so I’m sure they are finding things to fill their schedule, now…
Kavanagh: I was told Jimmy’s about done with rehab and I know I really enjoyed my time away from my wife and kids…
Love: And I’m sure they didn’t miss you…I had an issue with your text and the word YOUR contract, you know Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny have had a great rookie year here and…
Kavanagh: Miss Love I’m going to be blunt…Apple doesn’t want the 3pAC…we want The Southern Express…
Love: Yeah, you’ve made that clear and so have I when I’ve said Bobby and Jimmy are retired…they are done, let them be and allow them to enjoy their golden years drinking on the beach and grabbing girls asses…induct them into the EWC Hall of Fame and let them be…
Kavanagh: It’s not that simple Miss Love, this network wants The Southern Express back on TV, we want them back on Paramount and we are not going to renew or sign your current tag team the 3pAC past WrestleFest…and your contract, will be linked to Bobby and Jimmy’s…think of it as a package deal…no Bobby and Jimmy then no Bunny Love…
Bunny looks at Gary with narrow eyes…
Love: Now listen here shit for brains, Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny have had an incredible year, they had a 12 win season, that’s one more than Ibuki Ito has had this season, are you going to fire him and Buddy as well if Bobby and Jimmy don’t come back? They brought those tag team championships back to Paramount when NOBODY thought they had a chance…they have the most MVP’s of any tag team in the EWC…they…
Kavanagh: Aren’t The Southern Express Bunny…nobody cares about a crappy podcaster and a Burger King employee…they care about Bobby and Jimmy. The 3pAC had a nice little run but they peaked…they aren’t getting another crack at the Tag Team Championships at WrestleFest, that match is going to Silent Discotecnicos have the briefcase and there isn’t anything they can do tonight to change that and as to why The Southern Express haven’t been named to the EWC Hall of Fame well…it’s because we want them back…
Love: Are you seriously blocking their bid…
Kavanagh: Let’s just say it’s in everyone’s best interest that they sign this…
Gary Kavanagh reaches into his jacket and pulls out a contract and hands it to Bunny…
Kavanagh: Convince them to sign this Bunny or…
Love: Or what…
Gary smiles and shrugs…
Kavanagh: Well then we at Apple and Paramount wish you the best luck in your future endeavors…
He turns and walks away as Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny come running up to her…
Deimos: Is that our new contract…
Danny: How much are they offering us…
Deimos: How many years because I told that apartment lady it would be at least 3…
Danny: And I bought a killer new TV for the place…
Bunny folds the contract up and smiles…
Love: No, this is just insurance stuff, no need to worry about that…come on, let’s get ready for the Main Event…
Bunny grabs her team by the shoulders and steers them off camera as we fade to a commercial for the Rampage Season Finale.
The year is 1983 and The Southern Express has taken the tag team wrestling world by storm, for the past two years they have sold out arena after arena with their fast paced action and killer good looks. After closing out 1982 by beating The Chicago City SWAT Team and capturing the Southern Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane are on top of the world…but that’s the funny thing about success…when you reach the top there is only one place left to go…enter The Austin City Angels…
It’s the tag team feud that dominated the 80’s and this season we kick off the rivalry that stretched from Georgia, to Texas all the way out to California and the historic night these two teams locked horns in Japan…this rivalry had it all, blood, broken bones, adultery, shaved heads and the betrayal that shocked the wrestling world…
Based of the best selling book, The Southern Express: Then, Now and Forever, The critically acclaimed, Golden Globe, People’s Choice and Emmy Award winning The Express returns each and every Wednesday night at 10pm to relive the incredible year that was 1983 starting tonight immediately following the Season Finale of Paramount here on Apple TV+...
The commercial cuts away to show Bunny Love looking at the TV of Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane’s smiling faces as she grins…from behind her a man clears his throat and she turns around to see the Vice President of Apple Marketing and Development Gary Kavanagh standing there with a smile…
Kavanagh: I can’t tell you how pleased we have been with The Express, it’s one of Apple’s biggest hits…
Bunny shrugs…
Love: Of course it is, everyone loves Bobby and Jimmy…
Kavanagh: Yes they do Bunny…they have been gone for almost a year and their merchandise is still a top seller here on Paramount and I have to tell you, we were jealous of the ratings bump they gave Prime when they appeared on their show earlier this season…
Love: Well, I’d suggest Paramount book a show in Nashville next season and send them some free tickets…now, enough with the pleasantries and let’s talk shop…you sent me the text about my contract coming to an end and I wanted to start the negotiations for myself and my team…
Kavanagh: You know a year is a long time to be sitting around doing nothing, I can’t imagine Bobby and Jimmy really enjoying retirement…
Bunny exhales…
Love: Well Jimmy is still rehabbing his new hip and Bobby knocked up some Instagram ‘model’ and is going to be a new father at the ripe old age of 120 so I’m sure they are finding things to fill their schedule, now…
Kavanagh: I was told Jimmy’s about done with rehab and I know I really enjoyed my time away from my wife and kids…
Love: And I’m sure they didn’t miss you…I had an issue with your text and the word YOUR contract, you know Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny have had a great rookie year here and…
Kavanagh: Miss Love I’m going to be blunt…Apple doesn’t want the 3pAC…we want The Southern Express…
Love: Yeah, you’ve made that clear and so have I when I’ve said Bobby and Jimmy are retired…they are done, let them be and allow them to enjoy their golden years drinking on the beach and grabbing girls asses…induct them into the EWC Hall of Fame and let them be…
Kavanagh: It’s not that simple Miss Love, this network wants The Southern Express back on TV, we want them back on Paramount and we are not going to renew or sign your current tag team the 3pAC past WrestleFest…and your contract, will be linked to Bobby and Jimmy’s…think of it as a package deal…no Bobby and Jimmy then no Bunny Love…
Bunny looks at Gary with narrow eyes…
Love: Now listen here shit for brains, Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny have had an incredible year, they had a 12 win season, that’s one more than Ibuki Ito has had this season, are you going to fire him and Buddy as well if Bobby and Jimmy don’t come back? They brought those tag team championships back to Paramount when NOBODY thought they had a chance…they have the most MVP’s of any tag team in the EWC…they…
Kavanagh: Aren’t The Southern Express Bunny…nobody cares about a crappy podcaster and a Burger King employee…they care about Bobby and Jimmy. The 3pAC had a nice little run but they peaked…they aren’t getting another crack at the Tag Team Championships at WrestleFest, that match is going to Silent Discotecnicos have the briefcase and there isn’t anything they can do tonight to change that and as to why The Southern Express haven’t been named to the EWC Hall of Fame well…it’s because we want them back…
Love: Are you seriously blocking their bid…
Kavanagh: Let’s just say it’s in everyone’s best interest that they sign this…
Gary Kavanagh reaches into his jacket and pulls out a contract and hands it to Bunny…
Kavanagh: Convince them to sign this Bunny or…
Love: Or what…
Gary smiles and shrugs…
Kavanagh: Well then we at Apple and Paramount wish you the best luck in your future endeavors…
He turns and walks away as Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny come running up to her…
Deimos: Is that our new contract…
Danny: How much are they offering us…
Deimos: How many years because I told that apartment lady it would be at least 3…
Danny: And I bought a killer new TV for the place…
Bunny folds the contract up and smiles…
Love: No, this is just insurance stuff, no need to worry about that…come on, let’s get ready for the Main Event…
Bunny grabs her team by the shoulders and steers them off camera as we fade to a commercial for the Rampage Season Finale.
Voice: Once upon a time, I said that the story of Scorpio and Melody Malone would transcend the EWC itself…
The camera pans over, the smartly dressed Malone standing alone in the dim room with a whisky glass in her hand. Surely you didn’t think she’d forsaken her Crown Royal sponsorship, right?
Melody Malone: Even in all my egotistical youth, though, I never thought that we would stand face to face, looking to close that book at WrestleFest. It was a story that wasn’t supposed to end. The feud to outlive entire championships in the EWC. The rivalry that would always smolder in the background, ready to reignite at the slightest sneer. The backhanded compliment across social media. The strays while we’re supposed to be focusing on our current competition… but we’d always find a way to bring it back to the two of us.
She sighs, looking at the glass before looking back at the collage on the wall. She’s rightfully in what many would presume to be the prime of her career, as far as age is concerned. However, the weathered expression on her face can’t be ignored. Five years in the EWC is the equivalent to fifteen in a slower paced company, and none of the five have been particularly kind to her either.
Melody Malone: I guess we are, in the end, aren’t we? It’s going to come full circle at WrestleFest. Scorpio, the Prime Minister, the S-Factor… and Melody Malone. The Queen. The Siren of Scorn. Or, I suppose as we like to refer to one another…
A rueful smile slips past her facade, genuine in spite of it all.
Melody Malone: John and Emily.
She takes a drink from the whisky glass, setting it down beside her. As the cameras pan back, we can see Malone appears to be standing in what one would assume to be her office on the road for Paramount, a luxe chair positioned behind a heavy wooden desk. She steps around it, pulling a drawer open and removing a leather bound folio with the EWC logo embossed on the front of it.
b]Melody Malone:[/b] Within the next two weeks, you and I will need to sign off on the dotted line. Our contract for WrestleFest has been drawn up by the powers that be, and all we need to do now is make it official on paper. So with that in mind… John, I’ll see you at the Rampage finale. Where better for the two of us to ink the final pages of our story, than where we first crossed paths back in 2019? Rampage 458 was where this story officially began… and Rampage 521 will be where the final chapter begins. Wear your finest Louboutins, and I’ll bring my crown. It’s the least we can do to grace the green brand one last time.
She pauses, looking at the folio before she flips it open and looks at the document inside. A slight frown creases her face, disappointment? Discouragement?
Melody Malone: You’ll notice a blank space, since we can’t guarantee just yet which day of WrestleFest we’re going to be gracing… but there’s another blank that you’ll need to fill in too. We’ve been through war together, Scorpio. Flaming tables. Hell in a cell… you asked for this dance. It’s only fitting you choose the music, too.
Malone sets the folio down, leaving it laying open to the document inside. Along with the blanks for their respective signatures, and the date, is a blank to be completed to finalize exactly what manner of match the two of them will compete in. The camera focuses on the blanks now, instead of Melody but her voice carries over the frame just the same.
Melody Malone: Think carefully. You only get one chance to write your finale on your own terms… and most don’t get this chance at all.
There is a heaviness to her final words, the camera inching ever closer to that blank space before it finally fades to black and we return ringside.
SINGLES MATCH
FOR THE APPLE TV+ BROADCAST CHAMPIONSHIP
SONYA
VS Marcu$ St. John
We return to ringside where the crowd has begun to push up closer to the barricade ringside, eager to see the upcoming championship bout.
Watson: The Executive Director is making moves for WrestleFest, but speaking of WrestleFest... Marcu$ $t John has his eyes on making history, but it's going to take getting through the Beautiful Battleship Sonya to do it!
Starr: The following match, set for one fall, is for the Apple TV+ Broadcast Championship! Joining us first, the challenger, residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and weighing in at 150 pounds: The Beautiful Battleship... SONYA!
As the first few notes of "Rusalka" play over the loudspeakers, Sonya stands just a few feet away from the entrance way, the cameras picking up her peaceful expression and smile. The song kicks into high gear and she makes her way to the ring with determined eyes and calm demeanor, stepping into the ring and performing her signature pose in the corner.
Starr: And the opponent, residing in Silicon Valley, California and weighing in at 220 pounds, he is the Apple TV Broadcast Champion... MARCU$ $T JOHN!
"Money" blasts through the arena by The Game. M$J slowly walks out onto the entrance ramp with a Money Gun and soaks in the cheers. He pumps up the crowd more before posing on the center of the entrance ramp. He walks down to the ring shooting the gun which splashes out $100 dollar bills as the fans go crazy with a huge smile on his face.
He stops right before he gets to the ring and listens as he hears cheers that he is getting from the crowd. He walks around the ring shooting more money out. He jumps up on the apron and wipes his feet before he enters the ring and poses in the middle of the squared circle as a light shines a hundred dollar bill in the center of the ring with his face on it.
Pyro hits as "Money" by The Game ends.
DING DING DING
Marcu$ rushes Sonya taking her down with a Lou Thez Press followed by a series of rights. Marcu$ gets to his feet, takes a few steps back and drops down with an elbow to Sonya’s temple. She staggers to her feet where Marcu$ meets her with a right hand. Sonya blocks it and sends him back with a series of forearms. Sonya whips Marcu$ off the ropes but he rebounds knocking Sonya down with a spinning heel kick. Marcu$ lifts Sonya to her feet and drives her to the mat with a brainbuster. He hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sonya manages to lift a shoulder off the mat breaking the count. Marcu$ lifts Sonya off the mat and positions her on his shoulder for a powerslam. Sonya slips from his grip and shoves Marcu$ into the corner. Sonya runs and catches Marcu$ in the jaw with a running knee lift that spins him around. Sonya smacks him in the chest with a knife edge chop that spins him again. She grabs Marcu$ around the waist and takes him over with a German suplex. Sonya runs at Marcu$ for a lariat but he ducks and Sonya hits the ropes again catching Marcu$ in the jaw with a running boot. She hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Marcu$ lifts a shoulder up off the mat to break the count.
Watson: Half a second away from a new Broadcast Champion right there!
Sydney: Maybe but that was a big kick out. Tells me he could have kicked out at one if he wanted to. He wasn’t in any danger.
Marcu$ uses the ropes to pull himself to his feet he stumbles back where Sonya grabs him and brings him crashing to the mat with a Belly To Back Suplex. She makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Marcu$ rolls to his side to break the count. Sonya gets to her feet and lifts Marcu$ to his. Before she can do anything, Marcu$ scoops Sonya up and drives her to the mat with a Death Valley Driver. He rolls over and hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sonya just manages to lift a shoulder off the mat to break the count.
Watson: Moments away from a new champion. Moments away from a defence. Within minutes of each other!
Sydney: I don’t know what to tell you. I have no clue who’s going to win this one!
Marcu$ lifts Sonya off the mat and tries to position her for a Bounced Check. Sonya counters with a back drop. As Marcu$ pulls himself to his feet, Sonya scoops him onto her shoulders for a Ruby Buster. Marcu$ rolls from Sonya’s grasp and drops her to the mat with a DDT. Marcu$ rolls to his feet and runs at Sonya planting her to the mat with a Money Stomp 2.0. He rolls Sonya onto her back and hooks the leg as the referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall and STILL Apple TV+ Broadcast Champion MARCU$ $T JOHN!
Marcu$ poses with his championship raised in the middle of the squared circle as a light shines a hundred dollar bill in the center of the ring with his face on it.
Watson: Marcu$ $t John defends here on Paramount. That was an amazing match we could have easily had a new champion but Marcu$ seems never ending!
Sydney: We thought it was over after the Belly To Back Suplex. It very much would have been over had she hit the Ruby Buster. He may seem never ending but his championship reign came very close to doing just that.
Watson: Speaking of reigns ending, Xavier Reid's reign could be ending at WrestleFest if Sally Talfourd has her way, and we're about to see exactly what she's capable of in a recap of her historic victory at Night of Champions.. We'll be right back!
Camera cuts to a brief video package highlighting Sally Talfourd's victory at Night of Champions en route to Wrestlefest this December.
We return from the commercial break to ringside where we find Paramount’s GM Chris Brock standing in front of a conference table and two black leather office chairs. In his free hand he’s holding a black binder that reads: WrestleFest Main Event Contract.
Brock: At Night of Champions Paramount’s own Sally Talfourd entered the Insanity Cage with 7 other EWC Champions in one of the most grueling and violent matches this company has to offer and best those other champions to win herself a shot at the EWC Undisputed Championship on the final night of WrestleFest in the Main Event. Sally is looking to follow the likes of Stitches and Ibuki Ito in bringing the top prize in the EWC, the Undisputed Championship back here to Paramount and here tonight at the Season Finale we are going to make that match official. Right here in my hand is the official WrestleFest Main Event Contract for the Undisputed Championship match so please…help me welcome at this time Paramount’s own SALLY TALFOURD!!!
The lights fade to blue and red. 'Let Me Out' hits the speakers. In time with the beat, Sally walks to the front of the stage, looking down to her feat. Slowly, as the blue lights fade and the crowd is awash with red, Sally raises one arm, lets out a sharp scream, then slowly makes her way to ringside.
Starr: Making her way to the ring this evening, weighing in at a sublime one-hundred and forty pounds, standing in at five feet and ten inches of perfection, this is ‘The Last Magician’ Sally Talfourd!
Sally stands at the base of the steps to the ring, staring now to the space above the ring. Methodically, she climbs the steps, steps through the ropes and strides to the canter of the ring. She shakes hands with Chris Brock, exchanging some words before he hands her the microphone.
Talfourd: Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to stand here as the last hope of Paramount to bring the Undisputed Championship.
There's a mixed reception to Sally, a smattering of boo's amongst the cheers.
Talfourd: After all, who could we have hope in otherwise? Who else went through insanity and came out the other end more sane than ever? The same person who stands before you now. The same person who stood before you every Paramount of 2023. The same person who carried this brand when no one else stood up. What a fitting way to bring 2023 to a close than as the undisputed best not just of Paramount but of EWC!
Sally lowers the microphone, basking in the cheers and applause the drowns out all others.
Talfourd: Of course, my destiny has been secured for months now. I've had a long time to wrap my head around what that is. Headlining WrestleFest, making EWC history, winning the Undisputed Championship. I've moved from the edge to the Centre. I know this isn't just another match. Xavier, I know you're listening out the back, behind the curtain, waiting to come out. And you might be just another opponent, but our match will be the pivotal event in the course of my career! WrestleFest is the accumulation of years and years' worth of hard work, focus and dedication that all comes together on one night! There is no doubt in my mind that between the two of us? I'm the better wrestler. Between the two of us? I'm the woman this company can depend on. And between the two of us? The Magic separates us apart.
Reid's fans in the crowd let their thoughts be known, Sally responding to the jeers with a wry grin,
Talfourd: And so before we put pen to paper, Xavier, know this: I've come too far to turn back now empty handed. If I lose, how can I honestly expect the powers that be to give me anything in return? It's do or die at WrestleFest, kill or be killed. It either happens then or it never happens.
Sally tosses the microphone towards Brock who deftly catches it without so much as a fumble.
Brock: And of course Sally will be facing the man that won the EWC Undisputed Championship at this year’s Rumble and who will later tonight be facing our North American Champion Ibuki Ito, please help me welcome at this time, along with his manager, ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece' Tommy Love from Brawl…XAVIER REID!!!
‘Papercut’ plays out as the camera cuts to the stage as the EWC Undisputed Champion Xavier Reid walks out onto the stage. He looks around as his manager, ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece’ Tommy Love walks out after him, smiling and waving around ‘The Love Stick’. Xavier unhooks the championship belt from around his waist and raises it into the air as Tommy comes around him and swings ‘The Love Stick’ at the cameraman causing the camera to swing up to the ceiling. When he refocuses it the two men are already heading down towards the ring. Tommy runs ahead and rushes up the steps and enters the ring, grabbing a microphone from Isabella Starr as Xavier climbs up the steps and enters the ring. He walks to the center of the ring and raises the championship into the air to a mixed reaction. He smirks as Tommy hands him a microphone.
Reid: It’s ok, I wasn’t expecting universal love here tonight but I once called Paramount’s predecessor home and was a proud member of the FSW and even back then winning this championship was just a dream for each and every person on that roster and I am proud that of my time in the FSW and what Paramount has become…truth was, if we were given the same opportunities back then…maybe I would have been right here in Paramount but I’m not here to talk about what could have been…
Xavier holds up the EWC Undisputed Championship and looks at it before looking over at Sally Talfourd…
Reid: Sally, allow me to congratulate you on winning the Insanity Cage match at Night of Champions and punching your ticket to the Main Event of WrestleFest…I have been inside the Insanity Cage twice and I know winning it isn’t easy…yeah I won the Power Struggle match but the Insanity Cage is the most sadistic match the EWC has…you went through 7 other EWC Champions to win that match when I’m sure many didn’t give you a chance in hell…so congratulations on your win…
Xavier pauses and motions to Sally as the Paramount fans give her a standing ovation and even Xavier claps his hands as Tommy looks on…
Reid: But if you think for one second I’m just going to be a supporting actor in your WrestleFest story you have another thing coming…you talk about this being your reward for years and years of hard work but you aren’t the only one that’s had to bust their ass to get here…I busted my ass to win this championship back, went through my own gauntlet of champions to be able to get my hands back on this championship…ending El Pablo’s historic run as the X-Division Championship at StrangleMania, defended that championship at Hardcore Revolution, beat the then HBO Broadcast Champion Moxie, beat the then International Champion Melinda Rhodes, won back that championship when I beat Darius…outlasted 29 other EWC Superstars…including you Sally to win the Rumble and win back this championship…there was no magic spell I casted, I busted my ass this season to be standing here as the Undisputed Champion and I’m not just going to hand it over to you because you think it’s your destiny…you talk about kill or be killed but remember who you are talking two, I will not hesitate to grab your arms and stomp a hole into your face if I have to…listen to me, I will do ANYTHING I HAVE TO to keep this championship Sally…this isn’t going to be the fairytale ending you think it is…
Xavier places the microphone on the table as he takes his seats at the table and Tommy stands behind him. Chris Brock sets the binder down on the table and opens it. He pulls out the contract and slides it over to Sally Talfourd along with a pen. He points to the orange x and the place where she needs to sign. She looks at the contract and picks up the pen and as she’s about to sign her name 'You Ain't Ready' hits the speakers as general confusion happens as the familiar music plays. Prime General Manager Jordan Freaking Sharpe strolls out onto the stage to a nice pop as he takes in his surroundings.
JFS: Well well well! Isn't it nice to be back on Paramount! But unfortunately for everyone, I'm here on business. It seems like we've been left out or forgotten or simply ignored when it comes to this epic championship contract signing you've got going on here Chris. And by we? I mean the RIGHTFUL number one contender, the former AND future Undisputed Champion…. Narumi Tsutsumi.
'THE BADDEST' by Raon Lee hits to an initial pop as fan favorite Narumi Tsutsumi strolls out in her pink oni mask. Though the cheers turn into whispers and mixed reactions as the reality sets in on the Paramount loyalists as the Onihime lurks behind JFS and removes her mask with a sly knowing look as she joins her GM with a fist bump. Narumi then flashes her Prime Minister Necklace.
Narumi: This is a nice setup they have here, don't they boss? It would be a shame if someone from Prime rebelled and threw all these preordained concepts out the window for Sally and Xavier. Like an oni! Like the spirit of Prime’s rebellious independent spirit that clashes with the EWC norms! Ah yes that’s how it is. For some rain is a miracle that saves them from drought while for others it is what ruins their parade. What Jordan and I are here for might not be popular for those who wanted to see a one on one at WrestleFest, but my constituents at home and Shinijoshi will rejoice. Besides, did you really think a mischievous oni or the trouble-making powers of Prime would pass up the rare chance to win the main events of both StrangleMania and WrestleFest in one year just to keep things simple for you?
The arena crowd goes wild and Narumi checks with Jordan as he smirks in approval.
Narumi: That’s right, I’m cashing my rematch clause for the main event of WrestleFest! You Paramounters and Volandos should have remembered it well, it was the one I earned when Xavier and on the phone with his two friends from the orange brand dared come to Prime’s World Wide to celebrate a victory they felt was as just as ordained as Sally felt her match was at WrestleFest, only for me to make a mess of their disrespect towards me and Prime, all while putting a spell on the Undisputed Championship scene. My fight with his niece will not impede this. Tonight I activate the hex I cast and you’ll have to deal with a yokai out for the thrill of Prime’s payback.
Jordan Sharpe walks to the ropes where a Prime staff member hands him a blue binder that reads WrestleFest Main Event Contract.
JFS: Hey Xavier, I saw your promo. You're welcome for the motivation to actually defend that title this time, but unfortunately for you history repeats itself and Jordan Sharpe is gonna be the reason you lose that bad boy a second time.
The crowd let's out an 'ouuuuuu' as Xavier looks less than impressed. Jordan just smiles as Xavier raises his microphone…
Reid: Well we might want to have the Prime GM checked for CTE because I did defend this championship unlike him…remember I beat Scorpio at the Rumble and it’s why I was able to get my rematch and make the main event of WrestleFest a three way match but let’s not let facts get in the way of your super cool burn…
Xavier smirks as two Prime staff members run a third chair to the ring and put it over the top rope. Jordan rolls the third chair over to the table and motions for Narumi to take her place. He opens his binder and places the new contract on the table and points to the blue x where Narumi needs to sign. She grabs a pen and is about to sign when Xavier yells out…
Reid: WAIT!!!!
Narumi looks up as Xavier stands up and walks over to the ropes facing the entrance. He waits a moment as his eyes are glued to the stage. Tommy walks over to him and looks at his watch and shrugs…
Brock: What are you looking for?
Xavier turns and smiles
Reid: Well I mean Lavender ALSO has a rematch right, she did beat Scorpio at Night of Champions so I’m sure she’d like to jump in this match so we have a member of each brand in the Main Event no?
Tommy shrugs and looks at the stage as if at any second her music is going to hit but Chris Brock shakes his head.
Brock: Will you just sit down so we can make this all official
The contract is set in front of Narumi and she picks up a pen and signs her name on the dotted line…
Brock: Thank you, now Sally Talfourd…
He places the contract in front of Sally and she lifts her pen and signs her name…
Brock: And finally, Xavier Reid…
The contract is slid across the table to Xavier Reid who picks up a pen and signs his name making the match official…Chris Brock picks up the contract and places it in his binder…
Brock: It’s official, the Main Event of WrestleFest will be Sally Talford v. Narumi Tsutsumi v. Xavier Reid for the EWC Undisputed Championship!!!
The crowd cheers as the camera focuses on Sally, then Narumi and finally Xavier and then cuts away to a video package for One Night Encounter LIVE November 27th.
SINGLES MATCH
Champion Vs Champion
Ibuki Ito
VS Xavier Reid
We return to ringside where the Paramount crowd is still buzzing over the MAJOR announcement before the commercial break.
Watson: Narumi Tsutsumi made her move, and she's officially joining the MAIN EVENT of WrestleFest! Cid, you gotta think that's going to weigh on Xavier's mind tonight as he takes on Ibuki Ito.
Sydney: If Reid wants to be the Undisputed champion he thinks he is, he can't let a curveball like Narumi take him off his game, but if he's slipped up? Our ACE is going to make him pay!
Sydney: If Reid wants to be the Undisputed champion he thinks he is, he can't let a curveball like Narumi take him off his game, but if he's slipped up? Our ACE is going to make him pay!
Starr: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, residing in Daly City, California and weighing in at 235 pounds, he is the current EWC North American Champion... IBUKI ITO!
‘The Prodigal Son’ Buddy Love walks out onto the stage and raises his arms into the air as the lights fade out. He jumps up and down as ‘Deeper Depper’ begins to play. A strobe light circles around the stage as a single white spotlight hits the stage where Ibuki is standing, his back facing the ring, his arms stretched out and his head down. He swings around to face the ring as Buddy Love runs up and stands next to him. After a quick word the pair start to walk towards the ring, Buddy runs ahead and charges up the steps and holds open the ropes for Killjoy to step through. Ibuki walks to the center of the ring, extends his arms and tilts his head back to soak everything in.
Starr: And the opponent, residing in New York City and weighing in at 220 pounds, he is the EWC Undisputed Champion... XAVIER REID!
The spotlights inside the arena start to flash around the crowd as 'Papercut' starts to play out. Xavier Reid walks out onto the stage and pulls his t-shirt off and drops it on the stage. His manager, ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece’ Tommy Love follows him out onto the stage, waving 'The Love Stick' around. Xavier walks to the front of the stage and crosses his arms into an X in front of his chest and smirks as Tommy follows from behind and acts as if he’s going to hit the camera with the ‘Love Stick’. Tommy points to the ring and Xavier marches up the steps and steps into the ring, goes to the far corner and jumps up to the second rope and looks out over the fans as Tommy Love walks towards the referee, already complaining about something trying to influence the referee or at least bully him into giving them the advantage
DING DING DING
Reid strikes with an open handed slap. Ito retaliates with a clothesline that knocks Reid to the mat. Ito pulls Reid to his feet and drops him to the mat with a suplex. Reid rolls to his feet but Ito hoists him onto his shoulders for a fireman’s carry and dropping him down across his knee with a gut buster. Reid gets to his feet but Ito whips him off the ropes knocking him down with a dropkick. He staggers up but Ito grabs Reid hitting a falcon arrow. Ito sits on Reid’s chest and hooks the leg.
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TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Reid shoves Ito off him to break the count. Both get to their feet. Reid falls back cracking Ito with a Pele kick. It spins him around and allows Reid to leap and hit a reverse frankensteiner that leaves Ito upside down in the ropes. Reid runs hitting a low cross body to Ito’s upper back. Reid gets to his feet and runs for a punt kick but Ito counters into a school boy. Reid rolls right through and cracks Ito on the jaw with a raised knee. Ito drops to the mat where Reid makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Ito just lifts a shoulder from the mat breaking the count
Watson: So near there! I thought it was all over but no!
Sydney: I thought he legit knocked Ibuki Ito out with that knee. I didn’t think he as going to move never mind kick out!
Reid gets to his feet and hit a single Fuck You Stomp to Ito before dragging Ito to his feet and tossing him into the corner. Reid heaves Ito to the top turnbuckle and drives him down to the buckles with a CTE. Ito drops like a stone to the mat where Reid makes a cover.
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TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Ito just manages to roll to his side breaking the count. Both get to their feet. Ito grabs Reid and lifts him for a Screwdriver. Reid slips from Ito’s grip but Ito quickly twists into a go behind and kicks at the back of Reid’s knee. Reid drops to one knee where Ito strikes with a Konbanwa. Reid slumps to the mat. Ito rolls him over and hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Reid just manages to lift a shoulder from the mat.
Watson: How has the bell not rung yet? This match should be finished about four times over!
Sydney: Both these men are champions. Yo don’t reach that level falling at the first hurdle.
Ito gets to his feet and heads to the corner. He charges looking for a Kettei-Da. Reid manages to duck. Reid gets to his feet and manages to get behind Ito and lift him up onto Reid’s shoulders. Reid turns around and brings Ito down for a Bastard Bomb. However, Ito manages to roll Reid into a small package. The referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall IBUKI ITO!
Ibuki walks to the middle of the ring, He holds his championship in the air before he extends his arms and tilts his head back to soak everything in.
Watson: That is why Ibuki Ito is a champion. He doesn’t let missing a finisher get him down. He finds another way to win. He found it tonight and picks up a HUGE win over the Undisputed Champion!
Sydney: Xavier Reid is Undisputed Champion for good reason. He won’t let this result drag him down, he’ll come back from this. But he will know he was a Bastard Bomb from victory here tonight.
Watson: Ito's making his mark on the Undisputed championship scene tonight, who knows what the 2024 season holds for the ACE. But we'll have to put a pin in that one, because coming up next is our MAIN EVENT! Paramount, EWC Nation, refill your drinks, grab your snacks, and settle in for this one because it's 3Pac, Silent Discotechnicos and New Money and its NEXT!
Camera cuts to a video package hyping tonight's main event, with a conspicuously absent ad for Apple TV+ by the end of it...
TAG TEAM SHOWCASE
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
New Money
VS Silent Discotecnicos
VS 3pAC
We return to ringside where a rainbow banner can be seen being passed through the crowd like a sugary flag of support for the Silent Discotecnicos, and in the upper deck are a pair of young fans in sunglasses shooting money guns down onto the lower level.
Watson: This crowd in Barclays tonight is READY for our main event! 3Pac said going into this match that they can't see themselves getting into the Tag Team match at Wrestlefest, but you've got to believe a solid showing tonight will place them that much higher in the pecking order come next season.
Starr: The following match, set for one fall, is a Triple Threat Tornado Tag Team Match! Joining us first, weighing in at a combined 378 pounds, they are El Pablo and Vertigo... SILENT DISCOTECNICOS!
'All of the Lights' by Kanye West hits the sound system as dry ice slowly spreads across a stage bathed in rainbow-coloured spotlights. As the drums kick in, those spotlights become bedazzled with strobe lights flickering throughout the arena as the Silent Discotecnicos step out through the curtain; El Pablo a bundle of energy, Vertigo a lot more measured and stoic with his masked face focused on the ring, both men's attire adorned with a pair of multicoloured Skittles-branded headphones.
After a brief pause, the two set off towards the ring, Pablo bounding ahead and slapping hands with the fans as he completes a full circuit of the ringside area before reuniting with his brother at the base of the ramp. Here, the Technicolour Tecnico whips off his headphones before more carefully removing Vertigo's, handing both to a pair of excited kids in the crowd before both brothers dart under the ropes and into the ring. Pablo hops to his feet and leaps up the turnbuckle, tossing a fistful of Skittles into the crowd as Vertigo slithers into their designated corner before his brother finally rejoins him and the two prepare for battle.
Starr: And their opponents, first weighing in at a combined weight of 421 pounds, Bruce Booth and Cosmo Goldworthy... NEW MONEY!
As the opening to "Living In Pain" by The Notorious B.I.G. plays, the lights dim black and flashing white lights strobe throughout the arena. When the beat drops, the lights flash green as all attention goes to the stage. "Box Office" Bruce Booth and Cosmo "Money Mo" Goldworthy swagger out from the back with a smug look on their face. Cosmo pops the blazer to his jacket and then extends his arms out, and Bruce throws his arms up, signalling gold pyro behind the two. They continue down the ramp and arrogance oozes out of the two, as they ignore the jeering crowd and enter the ring. Cosmo ascends up to the second rope - as well as Bruce as they both raise their arms up at the same exact time. Cosmo drops down after a couple of seconds, removing his jacket to prepare for the match - while Bruce savours the moment, staying up there for a couple of seconds as their theme music cuts off...
Starr: And finally weighing in at an even 400 pounds, they are Little Danny and Deimos... 3PAC!
'My Hero' plays out as Deimos and 'Little' Danny walk out onto the stage holding up crowbars to some cheers. Behind them Bunny Love walks out as the two men drop to a knee and whisper back and forth about their game plan. Bunny taps them on the shoulders and the two mean stand up and they walk towards the ring. When they reach ringside they hand Bunny the crowbars and roll into the ring under the bottom rope.
DING DING DING
The bell rings and all out war erupts. Pablo and Booth fight in one corner. Danny and Goldworthy in the other with Vertigo and Deimos on the outside of the ring. Booth runs at Pablo in the corner. Pablo leaps up to avoid Booth and rolls him forward with a head scissors. Pablo slips to the middle turnbuckle and leaps hitting, a back on his feet, Booth with an elbow to the jaw. Pablo jumps for a hurricanrana but Booth manages to counter it dropping Pablo chin first to the turnbuckles. Booth cracks him from behind with a clothesline. On the other side of the ring, Goldworthy has Danny in a front facelock and rains down on Danny’s back with forearms until Danny drops to the mat. Goldworthy drops down on Danny with an elbow drop. Danny gets to this feet and Goldworthy grabs him shoving him into the ropes for an O’Connor roll. Danny grabs the ropes sending Goldworthy rolling back. Danny turns and a roundhouse kick to the chest drops him to his knees. A loud crash echoes through the venue as Deimos whips Vertigo into the ringside barrier. Vertigo staggers forward and is backdropped to the mats. Deimos starts putting the boots to him but turns in time to see Pablo drop down on him with a Molly go round. Before he can celebrate, Goldworthy grabs him and shoves Pablo into the ring post. In the ring, Booth hits Danny with a suplex that he rolls into a short arm clothesline. Booth hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Danny gets a shoulder off the mat to break the count. Booth gets to his feet and turns around as Vertigo is in the ring and knocks Booth down with a spinning heel kick. Vertigo makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Booth lifts a shoulder up to break the count. Deimos spins Vertigo around and takes him to the mat with a DDT. He makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Vertigo rolls his way free breaking the count
Watson: Every team getting an early pin attempt.
Sydney: I love to see it.
From the outside of the ring, Goldworthy smacks Deimos with a forearm smash to the side of the head. He slides into the ring and positions Deimos for…. Something but he back drops Goldworthy into Booth and they crash into a heap. Pablo flies in crashing down onto Deimos with a moonsault. Danny knocks Pablo down with a clothesline from behind. Vertigo grabs Danny and lay into him with right hands. Deimos grabs his arm from behind stopping one. Danny and Deimos grab Vertigo and lift him to the top turnbuckle before driving him to the ring with a double superplex. Before the can follow up, Goldworthy dives onto Vertigo and hooks the leg.
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TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Danny and Deimos attack to break it up. They whip Goldworthy off the ropes. He jumps and tries to roll Danny with a crucifix but Danny counters with a Samoan drop. He grabs the legs.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Goldworthy lifts a shoulder from the mat to break the count. Danny gets to his feet. Pablo springs from the ropes over Danny and rolls him into a small package.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Booth punches at Pablo’s ribs breaking the count.
Watson: More near falls!
Sydney: Bodies absolutely everywhere though! Not just a third man curse going on here. We have fourth, fifth and sixth too!
Booth and Goldworthy whip Pablo off the ropes and drop him down across the top rope with a stun gun that sends Pablo tumbling to the outside. They turn their attentions to the ring but Danny and Deimos smack Booth and Goldworthy with chairs knocking both men down. Danny turns into a dropkick from Vertigo to his chair that sends him to the mat. Vertigo grabs Danny’s chair and smacks it into Deimos’ chair sending him out of the ring. Vertigo sets up the chair and stands on it dropping down on Danny with an elbow drop. Vertigo lifts Danny to his feet and whips him off the ropes. Pablo slides into the ring and together they roll Danny with a double Spanish fly. Vertigo makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Booth pulls Vertigo from the ring and starts pounding him with punches. In the ring, Pablo whips Danny off the ropes. He ducks a little too far and Danny grabs Pablo dropping him onto the chair with a suplex. Danny hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Goldworthy lifts Danny up and throws him back with a German suplex. He bridges into a pin.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Pablo dives in shoving Danny out of the ring and covering Goldworthy.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Goldworthy lifts a shoulder up to break the count.
Watson: After this, I’m getting dizzy.
Sydney: After this, I’m getting Chinese.
Deimos reaches into the ring and pulls Pablo to the outside before sliding into the ring. Deimos grabs Goldworthy and whips him to the opposite corner. Deimos follows but drops to all fours. Danny slides into the ring and grabs the chair. He runs at Goldworthy and tosses the chair at Goldworthy before leaping hitting Poetry n Motion and driving the chair into Goldworthy. He drops to the mat where Deimos makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Booth dives in to break the count and he and Deimos roll from the ring. Danny leans in the corner. Pablo slides into the ring and charges hitting a corner clothesline. Vertigo slides in and does the same. He turns to see Pablo laying on the mat. Vertigo grabs him by the ankles and sends him crashing into Danny with a Cannonball! Danny slumps to the mat where Vertigo makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Goldworthy manages to shove Vertigo from the ring breaking the count. Goldworthy and Pablo exchange right hands. Pablo ducks one and whips Goldworthy off the ropes. Goldworthy reverses sending Pablo off the ropes. He ducks a rebounding Pablo but Booth manages to slide into the ring and scoops up Pablo. He and Goldworthy drive Pablo to the mat with a Moneymaker. Booth makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Danny pulls at Booth’s ankle breaking the count.
Watson: What a match this is! We may be here all night!
Sydney: Never a bad thing. Do you think I can get my food delivered here? I can’t stop thinking about Lemon Chicken.
Booth gets to his feet and attacks Danny with punches before turning his attention back to Pablo. He hits Pablo with forearm smashes before whipping him off the ropes. Vertigo slides into the ring and grabs Booth. Vertigo hits Booth in the head with the point of his elbow. He attempts a second one but Danny spins him around and hoists him up. Deimos runs and they drive Vertigo down with a pAC Drop. Deimos rolls into a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Pablo boots Deimos breaking the count. Deimos gets to his feet and spins Pablo around and punches him in the jaw. Pablo responds clotheslining him over the top rope. Booth smacks Danny in the back with the chair knocking him out of the ring. Pablo dropkicks the chair out of Booth’s hand. Deimos can be seen rolling Cosmo back into the ring in the lower part of the screen. Booth charges at Pablo but Vertigo lifts him up off the mat as Danny is back in the ring and lifting Cosmo up into the air. Pablo runs off the ropes hitting Art Attack, Deimos hits the pAC drop at the same time! Vertigo rolls over as Danny scrambles to, both making a cover on opposing members of New Money as the referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE?!?
DING DING DING
The crowd stops cheering as its apparent both 3pAC and the Discotecnicos pinned their opponents at the same time. Isabella Starr looks confused as she awaits instructions from senior official Matt Mercer. Mercer calls her over and gets into her ear, relaying his decision.
Starr: I have been informed that both little Danny and Vertigo pinned their opponent simultaneously, therefore this match has been declared a DRAW!!!
3pAC, Pablo and Vertigo all stand in the ring, looking down on the fallen bodies of Cosmo Goldworthy and Bruce Booth, each team realizing that tonight...the house did not win. All four men look up at each other and give a nod of respect before each team takes a corner to celebrate with the crowd.
Watson: La Familia Volando and The Love Club both fought The House tonight, and the House fell just short! This match was any teams for the taking and in the end, it was a snap decision by the former Tag Team Champions to rush to the pin that paid off. What does this mean for 3pACs future here in EWC?
Sydney: Each team could have easily one this one. If this is how the tag team scene is looking at the finale, then I can not wait for the start of next season!
Watson: I'm right there with you Cid! Tag Team wrestling IS Paramount! That is going to do it for us tonight from Brooklyn folks. The rest of the EWC season finale's are still to come, and then there is the epic ONE NIGHT ENCOUNTER PPV that will take us right to the four day monster that is WrestleFest! That will do it for another season of Paramount Wrestling. We'll see you back in February! For Cid Sydney, I am Tim Watson saying goodbye for now!
The final image of Paramount Wrestling for the season closes on El Pablo and Deimos both on the top turnbuckle on opposing sides of the ring, the Discotecnicos knowing that their business with The House is far from finished and 3pAC hoping that they did enough to prove that they belong. Fade to black.
